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Mwala Kaluluka has written a fascinating piece on Alice Lenshina followers, which serves as our quotable for the week :
Retracing Lenshina's followers, Mwala Kalaluka, The Post, Report :
Historians did a good job for posterity through their chronicles on the past that happen to form the foundation of today's world; it is by them that the past and the contemporary lifestyles have been interlinked for the benefit of this generation.
But given the fact that at times historical presentations have been influenced by personal opinion, should the narratives of our forebearers remain cast in stone without them ever being questioned or revisited for the sake of balance?
The story of one, Alice Lenshina, a woman who founded the banned Lumpa Church in Chinsali in Northern Province in 1957, only to be dogged by controversy for the remaining part of her life, is one that still begs so many answers four decades down the line.
The Lumpa Church was started by Alice Lenshina Mulenga Lubusha, who was born in 1924 at Chimba's village in Chinsali district. Those close to her say she was an ordinary girl who grew up in Kasomo village in chief Nkula's area. Lenshina was married twice; to Gibson Nkwale with whom she had her first child. After her husband died, she got married to Petros Chintankwa, a cousin of her first husband, who adopted her.
On October 24, 1953, Lenshina, who was aged 29 then, fell sick and passed away at midnight. According to her disciples, Lenshina died and resurrected twice and that during these phases, she was taken to a very beautiful lake where she had an interaction with Godly beings. She was sent back to earth with instructions that she must preach the word of God to the people. Lenshina started working with the missionaries at Lubwa but her followers say she decided to build her own church at Kasomo village, which she called Uluse Kamutola, after she fell out with the missionaries and thus was born the Lumpa Church of Alice Lenshina.
The Lumpa (Super) Church was registered under the Societies Ordinance of 1957 and a year later, more church branches were registered in Chinsali, Kasama, Mpika, Lundazi, Isoka and Kawambwa districts and all together they numbered 150.
Today, however, for various political, social and religious reasons, the Lumpa church no longer decorates any page of the societies register and those members that fled to various places within and outside Zambia after the church was banned by the UNIP government on August 3, 1964 have all along held their silence.
But 44 years later, a few of those that saw it all and crossed the border to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), then Zaire, are back in Zambia and operating under different names, they have managed to keep the spirit of the 'Lumpa Church' in their own respective ways in several parts of the country. They commemorate holidays that aim to revere the greatness of Alice Lenshina. Some of these have decided to open up and break their four-decade silence on what they knew about the activities of the Lumpa Church; which they claim is a church as any other.
One such group that was formed from the leadership wrangles that followed Lenshina's death on December 7, 1978 is the Uluse Kamutola church, whose headquarters are in Kapiri Mposhi and its membership ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 and is headed by one of Lenshina's former personal assistants, Maggie Kasungami Mfula (the overseer). Mfula has shepherded her group from as far back as the early 70s when they had been in exile in the DRC.
In an interview with the Sunday Lifestyle last week at her residence, Mfula, who asked the government to lift the ban on the Lumpa Church and restate the name, said through the church's general secretary Peter Mulenga that theirs has been a life of persecutions and turbulences. However, the group of church leaders present during the visit- none of whom was below the age of 40 - said they have kept up to Lenshina's vision because they want to be saved.
During the interview, the Sunday Lifestyle team was ushered into Mfula's house where the leaders of the church, who were clad in assorted cloaks and surplices, similar to the ones worn by the hierarchy and membership of Lenshina's Lumpa Church at its peak. Prayers followed the introductions and it was learnt that almost all the church superintendents, deputies, senior cardinal and personal assistants to the overseer had at one time or another been imprisoned on grounds of their association with the Lumpa Church.
It was further noted that all the Uluse Kamutola church leaders present had been to the DRC following the banning of the Lumpa Church in Zambia; and even there, they continued to follow Lenshina's example. "We have never had an opportunity to explain ourselves out of this tarnished image that has been associated with our organisation (Lumpa Church)," Mfula said. "It is hard for us to start from somewhere because our image has been tarnished badly. We have tried to talk to those in leadership but they also just answered us badly. Our sources of wealth were grabbed from us and all the riches we had have been taken."
Mfula said the story of Lenshina has always been told in a parochial manner and despite the turbulences they have experienced, her followers have chosen to lead a low profile life. Mfula said it was time to put the record straight in order to dispel the past assertions that the Lumpa Church members thrived on drinking urine and smearing themselves with faecal matter so as to protect themselves from bullets. "The Lumpa Church has thus survived both its 1964 tribulations and exodus of many of its followers afterwards although the church had lost many of its members, as well as properties worth millions of Kwacha in the process," she said. "As a result of this, the church had been hampered in its growth, both economical and social development."
According to Mfula, the allegations leveled against Lenshina and her growing cadre of followers was just a ploy to water down her popularity. "The success achieved by Lenshina in such a short time of her ministry's existence was a thorn in the flesh of both Ilondola and Lubwa missionaries. Others launched a vicious campaign to discredit her and persuade defectors to return to their former respective missions," she said. "By this time bishops and priests had long awakened to the fact that Lenshina's church posed a major threat to the Catholic church and other churches had decided to halt this advance at all costs."
Mfula narrated that this spirit of hatred paved the way for UNIP members to start provoking fights against Lumpa members. "This provocation did not only come from UNIP members alone, traditional chiefs also played a significant role in this fight against Lenshina's rapid church growth." Mfula, who became Lenshina's convert at a very young age, said traditional chiefs felt overshadowed by Lenshina for their power and authority had been undermined by the fact that everyone was paying homage and surrendering witchcraft apparatus to her. "Lenshina was accused of being a witch whom they said had evil spirits. They insulted her day in and day out. Accusations were that she used charms, was it surely possible for her to deceive those people throughout the country and beyond, for years without tricks being discovered by those who had the most powerful charms?" she asked. "Lenshina used to tell her followers to be firm and not listen to these false allegations as this did not start at that time but even at the time Jesus Christ was on earth."
Mfula remembers very well the rules on which Lenshina based her preaching on and these were as follows:-
Lumpa Church is a church in which God and his son Jesus Christ are to be praised. It is not a political organisation;
In the congregation there should be no citizen or foreigner, black or white, man or woman, but we are all of the same family and therefore we must love each other;
A Christian must not take part in backbiting, insults, lying, pride, boasting, hatred, anger, cruelty, false accusation, spite, disobedience, deceit and theft.
The other rules were that Christians must avoid covetousness, witchcraft, stealing, adultery, witch finding, sorcery, discrimination, drunkenness, immoral songs, dancing and other pagan things, among others. Mfula said it was this moral code of the Lumpa church that angered traditional leaders, especially the then chief Nkula, who happened to be Lenshina's relative. She said the rift was deepened after Lenshina started singing songs that 'belittled' chief Nkula. "He felt offended by this song and ordered his counsellors, messengers and other men of the palace to get ready for a fight against Lenshina and her followers, for he could not stand the insults from his own daughter," Mfula narrated further. "They arrived at dawn and surrounded the village and set ablaze some huts. Hence the fight started. The chief and his warriors were defeated and took to their heels. At this fight none was killed, but many were injured on both sides."
Mfula said similar incidents followed, especially that the rise of the Lumpa Church coincided with the struggle for Zambia's independence. Mfula said Lenshina had her visions from God in 1953, at the same time that the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was established. "The political party that had massive support was the African National Congress (ANC) led by Harry Mwanga Nkumbula. Nearly everyone in the area identified themselves with ANC and its leadership in order to free the country from foreigners. Those who did not belong to ANC were considered to be enemies of the revolution," she said. "However, when a new militant party which broke out away from ANC was formed and whose name was Zambia African National Congress (ZANC), the forerunner of UNIP, was formed, things started to change."
Mfula said initially there was harmony between UNIP and the Lumpa Church but that the scenario changed as the fight for independence got close to its fruition, because of the party's violent nature. "After the Cha Cha Cha, some church members who had defected to UNIP with a view to being considered for jobs as soon as independence was achieved started spreading malicious rumours against Lenshina and the church, which led to mounting fear and suspicion between the two parties," she said. "Previously, political meetings were held on Saturdays, however, this was changed to Sundays and to make matters worse, an announcement was made by UNIP that all church activities would take second priority to UNIP activities; meaning UNIP meetings would take place first before church services. This ungodly announcement brought trouble between Lumpa Church and UNIP members."
She recalled that Lumpa Church members that opted to go to church before attending UNIP meetings on Sunday were beaten and UNIP went further by burning the church's structures. "It was at this juncture that Lumpa Church members decided to burn UNIP cards. This action annoyed UNIP militants who launched a vigorous card checking campaign from village-to-village to find out which Lumpa members had burnt or surrendered their cards," Mfula said. "Whoever, was not found in possession of a UNIP card had instant justice administered on them. Lumpa members were beaten wherever they were found. Their houses were burnt, their crops destroyed. Hence Lumpa members started organising themselves in self defence."
Mfula said in view of the situation, Lumpa members started moving in groups so that if they were attacked they could retaliate. "Surprisingly, each time the two parties clashed and the UNIP members were beaten, the latter rushed to report to the local chief or police. Policemen or messengers were sent to arrest Lenshina followers," she said. "Convinced that they were hated for their belief in God, they decided to leave the villages they shared with UNIP members and set up their own villages in the bush away from UNIP-dominated villages."
Mfula said chiefs were informed about this development but that while some were agreeable, others paid little attention and others were even hostile. This exodus did not however pacify the situation between UNIP and Lumpa members. "Most fights occurred when UNIP members waylaid Lenshina followers who had gone back to their old villages to get what they had left behind at the time of shifting or harvest their produce from their fields," Mfula said. "UNIP members would ambush them and set on them and if they were women, raped them."
Mfula said the violence spread from Chinsali to Chama and Lundazi and she said efforts by the government to quell the violent exchanges between Lumpa church and UNIP proved futile. "Yet, Lenshina now and again told them that she ran a church, not a political party to oppose them. She took no sides in their struggle for power and that what she wanted was to be left alone, so that she could accomplish the work given to her by God," Mfula said. "At this juncture, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, who had become prime minister in the new black government, had approached both parties to try and find a solution."
She narrated that Dr Kaunda sent his minister of agriculture, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, to listen to the two factions. "Kapwepwe however rebuked both sides and called for peace and harmony. Peace prevailed temporarily after the meeting with Kapwepwe," Mfula said. "UNIP started trouble again by accusing Lumpa Church members of drinking urine, trying to fly and that they killed a mentally disturbed person by the name of Ntalasha and ate his heart."
Mfula said the problem intensified to such an extent that in October, 1963 a combined team of UNIP and government forces attacked Chitambo Village where many lives and properties were lost. "In addition the following Lumpa villages were attacked; Bulanda, Lulumbi, Kameko, Chapaula, Shacepa, Chilanga, Sione HQ, Chasosa, Chipoma, Ishuko, Itonta, Chakosa and Isumba Village," Mfula said. "In these villages, thousands of people died and their bodies were buried in mass graves." She said these are some of the things that led to the banning of the Lumpa Church by the government on August 3, 1964. "Before Lumpa Church (Sione) headquarters was attacked by the government forces (in 1963), Lenshina had already escaped the place for Chilungululu Mountains in Kasama district where she hid in a dense thicket on an anthill," Mfula said. "The government troops came in large numbers, armed with sophisticated weapons and opened fire on innocent and harmless people. They threw grenades into the church building killing women and children who had taken refuge. The church building (Kamutola) was partially damaged." Mfula said the security forces used graders to clear the area, which was littered with bodies and one mass grave was dug at Chinsali. "This grave was filled to capacity and some bodies remained uncollected in the bush," she said. "There could be more mass graves in Northern Province than people know of because bodies of Lumpa members were usually buried away from operational areas."
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Justia Regulation Tracker Agencies And Commissions Securities And Exchange Commission In the Matter of Solomon Alliance Group, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading, 42687 [06-6535]
In the Matter of Solomon Alliance Group, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading, 42687 [06-6535]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 144 / Thursday, July 27, 2006 / Notices on Thursday, July 27, 2006: An adjudicatory matter. The Commission determined that no earlier notice thereof was possible. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Dated: July 25, 2006. Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–6536 Filed 7–25–06; 11:14 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500–1] In the Matter of Solomon Alliance Group, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading July 25, 2006. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Solomon Alliance Group, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2001. The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the above-listed company. Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in securities of the above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on July 25, 2006, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 7, 2006. By the Commission. Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–6535 Filed 7–25–06; 11:27 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–54181; File No. SR–Amex– 2006–61] Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to the Handling of Immediate or Cancel Orders in Options July 20, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (''Act''),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2006, the American Stock Exchange LLC (''Amex'' or ''Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (''Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On July 18, 2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.3 The Exchange has designated this proposal as constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the Exchange pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act 4 and Rule 19b– 4(f)(1) thereunder,5 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.6 The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to clarify the appropriate handling of immediate or cancel (''IOC'') orders in options. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site at http://www.amex.com, at the Office of the Secretary of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. 42687 II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to provide an interpretation in connection with the appropriate handling of IOC orders in options for the benefit of its members and the marketplace. An IOC order in options, as set forth in Amex Rule 950—ANTE(e)(v), is defined as a market or limited price order which is to be executed in whole or in part as soon as such order is represented in the ANTE System. Any portion of an IOC order that is not so executed is treated as cancelled. Consistent with Amex Rule 958A– ANTE (''Firm Quote Rule''), IOC orders must be executed as soon as they are represented in ANTE. Amex Rule 958A—ANTE(c) provides that the responsible broker or dealer 7 must execute customer orders in an amount up to their published quotation size. In connection with broker dealer orders, the responsible broker or dealer is obligated to execute broker-dealer orders up to the quotation size established by the Exchange, which quotation size must be at least one (1) contract. The appropriate handling of IOC orders in a linked environment has become increasingly complex. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 144 (Thursday, July 27, 2006)]
[FR Doc No: 06-6535]
[File No. 500-1]
In the Matter of Solomon Alliance Group, Inc.; Order of
Suspension of Trading
July 25, 2006.
It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Solomon Alliance Group, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic
reports since the period ended September 30, 2001.
The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above-listed company.
Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in securities of the
above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on
July 25, 2006, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 7, 2006.
By the Commission.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-6535 Filed 7-25-06; 11:27 am]

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Preservation for Health, Taste, and Longevity
The Science and Health Benefits of Sourdough Demystified
Chewy, soft, slightly tangy, mildly sweet and aromatic, a crusty loaf of sourdough bread made in a time-honoured tradition is a labour of craftsmanship, and an object of beauty, with a depth of flavour unachievable in yeast breads, commercially or homemade.
What is Sourdough?
Sourdough is a North American term for a natural leaven of wild yeast and a bacteria called Lactobacilli, which is baked without the use of commercial yeast. The word sourdough does not necessarily mean your bread will taste sour. It refers to the fermentation process of water and flour in a culture called a starter or levain. Real sourdough is a simple method of leavening practised around the world throughout history. From Ethiopia's Injera sourdough spongy flatbread made of teff, to Finnish rye bread, and India's steamed lentil or rice cakes called Idlis, sourdough has been consumed around the world.
What is a Sourdough Starter?
It is a ferment of wild/natural yeasts and lactobacilli acid bacteria (LAB) in a medium flour and liquid, such as water, which is propagated through ongoing feedings of flour and liquid. When flour is combined with water, microorganisms living on the grains begin to digest the starches and sugars in the flour, producing carbon dioxide, alcohol and enzymatic activity. The ongoing feedings are needed to keep the culture alive, like a newborn baby who is totally dependent on you.
What are the Health Benefits of Eating Sourdough Bread?
Sourdough is highly digestible and more nutritious than commercial yeast breads. Fermentation produces lactic acids which make the vitamins and minerals in the grains more readily absorbed in the body by neutralising the phytates in the flour which interfere with absorption.
The principle storage of phosphorus, such as those found in the bran of wheat is called phytic acid. This phytic acid inhibits enzymes which are needed for the breakdown of proteins and starch in the stomach. It's the lack of enzymes that results in digestive difficulties. The wild yeast and lactobacillus in the leaven neutralise the phytic acid as it proofs and acidifies the dough, which makes it easier to digest. The phytic acid is a strong chelator (binder) of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, making these important minerals unavailable to us, causing deficiencies. Long slow fermentation of wheat can reduce phytates by 25%-90%. Slow fermentation also increases folate levels in sourdough breads.
The acids also slow down the rate at which glucose is released into the bloodstream and lowers the bread's glycaemic index. That also renders the gluten in flour more digestible, and less likely to cause food intolerance. Rye sourdough bread is especially good for regulating blood sugar levels.
Note: The probiotics in sourdough bread is killed off during baking. Remember, they are living microorganisms, and heat will kill them off. However, there are studies suggesting heat-killed probiotics may be beneficial in other ways, such as miso soup. In any case, there are other health benefits associated with sourdough.
The long slow fermentation stage also deepens the flavour, and improves the texture of the bread. Different grains enhance the flavour profile of the breads, while promoting a higher consumption of fibre and nutrition. Sourdough bread is commonly made without any sweeteners or oils, although you may enhance the flavour of sourdough bread with sweeteners, oils, and other flavourings. It contains mainly flour and water, with a pinch of salt. It stays fresher longer than factory loaves without added preservatives.
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The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/author/neetuchandak/)
Michael Johns
Students Protest Michael Johns Lecture
By Neetu Chandak and Juhwan Park | February 16, 2017
Barred from entry, about 15 students gathered outside Rockefeller Hall on Tuesday to protest a private lecture by Tea Party leader and former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, Michael Johns. Cornell Political Union announced on Monday that the event — titled "Trumpism Can Make America Great Again" — would be closed to the public after Cornell Police told the union it either had to pay $2,000 in security fees, cancel the event or make it private because of security concerns, according to Troy LeCaire '17, the group's president. Johns is a co-founder and a leader of the Tea Party movement and has notably served as speechwriter for former President George H.W. Bush. His endorsement of President Donald J. Trump and outspoken conservative statements have sparked controversy in the political sphere. Read The Sun's coverage:
Following Security Concerns, Cornell Political Union Makes Controversial Event Private
Students Protest Private Lecture, Calling It a 'Safe Space for White Supremacy'
Valentine's Dinner With a Tea Party Leader: Michael Johns Defends Trump
Mixed-Gender Rooming to Be Available for All Students
By Neetu Chandak | February 12, 2017
Ithaca College implemented gender-neutral housing for the 2016-2017 school year. According to Linda Koenig, assistant director for Housing Services and Communications at IC, the impact of gender neutral housing has yielded positive results on campus.
After Inauguration, Thousands to Demonstrate in Ithaca Women's March
By Neetu Chandak | January 20, 2017
"We don't care who you voted for or your specific view on any one particular issue, but if you fight for dignity, equality, and respect for all people, we want you by our sides," she said.
Cupcakes Around Cornell
Students Bake Cupcakes to Raise Funds for Children with Cancer
By Neetu Chandak | November 27, 2016
In an effort to raise funds for Sunrise Day Camp, a day program children with cancer can attend with their siblings free of charge, Cupcakes for a Cure invited student organizations to compete in its second annual cupcake bake-off.
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£10,000 grant for wildlife centre
£10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran
THE WELSH Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran has received £10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to make its buildings more sustainable and increase the number and diversity of visitors.
The money will be used by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) for an options appraisal project which will focus on improving the WTSWW Visitor Centre, infrastructure and ancillary buildings at the Teifi Marshes nature reserve, Cilgerran.
The aim of the project will be to strengthen the trust's financial resilience, increase the number and diversity of visitors, particularly during the off peak seasons and making the WWC buildings more sustainable.
"We are grateful to Lottery players for this opportunity to invest in the Welsh Wildlife Centre," said Sarah Kessell, WTSWW chief executive.
"Income from our visitor centres helps to fund our conservation work and so directly benefits local habitats and species.'
WWC and the Teifi Marshes is one of the trust's flagship nature reserves and welcomes over 80,000 visitors per year. The 300 acre reserve has four nature trails and is home to some of Wales' iconic species of wildlife including kingfisher, otters and red deer.
WTSWW are hopeful that the options appraisal will be the first step to improving the visitor experience and efficiency of the Welsh Wildlife Centre.
The options appraisal and other research collected during the duration of the project, which will run until June 2020, will be used to submit a full project application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the funding to implement the recommendations and to raise funds to match the HLF application.
Stephen Crabb made chairman of Welsh Affairs Committee in Parliament


The London Fire Brigade has rolled out a fleet of electric vehicles (EV) in a bid to become the most environmentally friendly fire brigade in the country.
53 BMWi3 range extender models and a further five hybrid cars will be available for fire officers to use to attend incidents across the capital.
The move comes as the fire brigade has become a 'Go Ultra Low Company' and committed to operate low emission vehicles on at least five per cent of its fleet by 2020.
All i3s will be branded and fitted with blue lights and sirens, replacing a fleet of 60 Vauxhall Astras. The new low emission vehicles will remain in the fleet for five years and are expected to over an average of 7,000 miles a year.
Ron Dobson, London Fire Commissioner, said: "Officers often travel at speed across London, so it was essential the cars could stand up to the rigours of being a blue light vehicle, as well as having green credentials.
"I am proud that the Brigade is leading the move from diesel to electric, which will make a big difference to the air quality for Londoners.
"In our 150th year, while celebrating our past we're also investing in the future and it's vital that we adopt policies today that future generations will thank us for.
"Who knows, perhaps in the future we will also be the first Brigade to run a fleet of electric fire engines."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "With nearly 10,000 Londoners dying early every year in London due to exposure to air pollution, I'm delighted to see the London Fire Brigade take this fantastic first step towards becoming the greenest fire brigade in the UK. This will make a vital contribution in improving the quality of life for millions of Londoners."


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LISD expected to grow by 9,000 students in next decade
Leander ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the district's annual demographer report at the November 18 meeting and trustees weighed in and discussed next steps following the November bond election results.
Demographic report
While long-term enrollment growth estimates have slowed slightly, the district's annual demographic report nevertheless predicts Leander ISD to add nearly 2,000 new students in 2022. This is on top of LISD growing enrollment this school year, as the district is nearing 42,000 students.
According to Populations and Survey Analysts (PASA), LISD will need to open eight schools (six elementary, one middle and one high) in the next decade to keep up with an expected 9,000 new students.
Most of the growth is expected in the northern part of the district, where the majority of a 26% acceleration in new housing construction has been, spurred by historically low mortgage rates. Regeneration (older homeowners selling to younger homeowners) in our neighborhoods is expected to be driven by the area's growing Millennial population (those born between 1980-1995).
"The annual demographer report is a snapshot in time of our community, and we see subtle but distinct changes from one year to the next," said Trish Bode, LISD board president. "The overarching theme continues to be that we are in a growing, vibrant and diverse community, and that will continue over the next decade."
The district receives an annual demographic report that predicts population shifts within its boundaries. This helps in planning for new facility construction and the balancing of staff and district resources.
Bond election follow
LISD is exploring its options in the wake of the November 2 bond election. Voters approved only one of three propositions (Prop B, which focused on technology replacement), leaving questions to answer in how to accommodate the continuing growth in the district. Options to address this challenge include:
using fund balance (the district's savings account),
reallocating operational budget (currently used predominantly for staffing),
redrawing attendance zones to balance enrollments,
utilizing portable classrooms and buildings, or
calling another bond election.
With proposition B passing, the district can replace laptops, tablets, printers, and other technology devices used by students and staff once they reach the end of their replacement cycle. The proposition also funded the replacement of projectors with interactive television panels, but the necessary classroom renovation to install the new technology existed in the rejected proposition A.
Trustees discussed next steps.
"I think we've been given the gift of time, so we should really be looking at (building elementary) campuses that can hold 1,000 (students)," said Elexis Grimes, board secretary. "We're seeing this kind of growth in the north and I think this helps us adjust to this. Give principals at an elementary campus the facility if those students are going to be there anyway."
"I personally would like to see a complete topic and agenda item on rezoning the entire district for elementary, middle and high school," said Anna Smith, trustee. "We see the demographer report. How can we maximize the utilization of the buildings we have? Can we be more creative?"
"We didn't just see the bond issue fail, we saw a significant deterioration in about 90 days in confidence in the district, district leadership, this team of eight," said Aaron Johnson, trustee. "I think we have to own that. In a 90-day period, it wasn't just a concern about the language of the ballot initiative, it was about us. It was about the product we're delivering to the community or the perception of that product. We owe it to ourselves, we owe it to our community to dig deeply into the reasons behind that."
This is a portion of the recap of last week's board meeting in the Leander ISD Board Briefs post at this link: https://news.leanderisd.org/board-briefs-nov-18-2021/
This entry was posted in Four Points on December 10, 2021 by Lynette.
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This week, I have chosen a family favorite for you! It is fast and easy, and the taste is absolutely amazing! So let's get started on Green Chile Enchiladas. This recipe is one of those super fast entrées that can be put together very quickly with very few ingredients. One of the reasons I love it so much is that these ingredients are always in my pantry.
Amber comments: Thank goodness for a dish that is quick and easy! I am so tired from all of the hard work drinking wine and living my best life, I don't have the energy to cook anything hard! #FirstWorldProblems Ha, Ha!
What's your current first world problem?
As we get to know each other, you will find that an absolute necessity in your pantry is chicken stock. Chicken broth is different and will do in a pinch, but I love the rich depth of flavor that chicken stock provides. I buy mine by the case, at Costco. It comes in 1-quart boxes that easily store in the refrigerator if you don't use the entire box!
You are going to need about 2-3 cups of cooked, shredded chicken to start off with. You can use leftover chicken, or you can simmer a couple chicken breasts in chicken stock (it makes a huge difference in flavor to cook in stock rather than water), and then cool and shred it. If you are in a hurry, or just feeling like you want it to be easy, pick up a roasted chicken in the deli section of your favorite market. Remove the skin and shred the meat….easy peasy!
A small can of MILD green chilies, diced.
When your chicken meat is cooled and shredded, toss it together with half of the grated cheese. Roll up this mixture in the tortillas, leaving the ends open, and place them seam side down in 9×13 casserole pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. You should end up with 8 to 10 enchiladas, depending on how much chicken you put in them!
In a quart size saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat and then whisk in the flour. Let it bubble for a minute to cook the flour. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock so there are no lumps! If you add it too fast, you will get lumps and be called out as an amateur!
The sauce for the green chile enchiladas should be creamy with no lumps.
Continue to stir this mixture while it heats until it is thick and bubbly. Remove from the stove, and stir in either the sour cream or the cream cheese block. My family prefers the cream cheese, as it is thick and delicious and adds a rich creaminess to the sauce! Once the sour cream or cream cheese is completely stirred in (the cream cheese has to melt), add the can of diced mild green chilies. Gently stir until it is all mixed together.
Green Chile Enchiladas all prepared and ready for the oven.
Pour this delicious sauce over the enchiladas, making sure to cover them all! Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the entire dish, and bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes!
Perfectly baked Green Chile Enchiladas fresh from the oven.
This is a MILD dish, not spicy at all–so it's perfect for a family with children. After you have made it once, you can spice it up by adding onions to the chicken/cheese mixture if you like!
I serve this with a side salad with a salsa avocado verde dressing and it is fabulous! For another quick and easy to make entreé, check out our recipe for Mini Frittatas.
Amber comments: This week's wine pairing comes to you from Smoking Loon Wines. Their lovely Sauvignon Blanc is an easy sip with its notes of fresh citrus and gooseberry. The wine has good acidity and a short finish. This Sauvignon Blanc will not compete with or overwhelm the creamy and zesty flavors in these enchiladas and is easy on the wallet at around $8.00.
I always made mine a different way before and these are a lot creamier and with the flour tortillas, it makes the whole recipe easy. Thank for commenting.


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chicken wings, coronavirus, news - August 13, 2020
Imported Chicken Wings Test Positive For Coronavirus
(CNN) — A sample of frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, authorities said Thursday, the latest in a series of reports of contaminated imported food products.
The coronavirus was detected Wednesday on a surface sample taken from a batch of chicken wings during screening of imported frozen food in Longgang district of Shenzhen, the municipal government said in a statement. Officials did not name the brand.
Shenzhen health authorities immediately traced and tested people who might have come into contact with the product, and all results came back negative; all related products in stock have been sealed off and tested negative, the statement said.
Authorities are now tracing related products from the same brand that have already been sold, and have disinfected the area where the contaminated chicken wings were stored.
The contaminated chicken wings made news just one day after coronavirus was found on packaging of shrimp imported from Ecuador at a restaurant in China's eastern Anhui province during a routine inspection, CNN noted.
However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is "highly unlikely" for to contract the virus from food or food packaging.
"There is no evidence to date of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses being transmitted via food or food packaging. Coronaviruses cannot multiply in food; they need an animal or human host to multiply," the WHO previously said.
CNN noted that while it is possible to catch the virus by touching surfaces or objects like food packaging and then touching your mouth or nose, it is not the main method of coronavirus transmission, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Jarząbka  is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wąsewo, within Ostrów Mazowiecka County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. It lies approximately  south of Wąsewo,  west of Ostrów Mazowiecka, and  north-east of Warsaw.

History
During the German occupation of Poland (World War II), on August 29, 1944, the village was the site of a battle between the underground Polish Home Army and German troops. It ended in a Polish victory. Four Poles were killed and two were wounded in the battle. In retaliation for the battle, the Germans committed pacifications of nearby villages of Małaszek, Plewki and Lipniak-Majorat, killing around 500 Poles.

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Villages in Ostrów Mazowiecka County

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Q: Problem returning a value in function python I´m trying to return the current time but for some reason I cant. I return this:
<function getHorarioActual at 0x000001E292E53950>

My function is quite simple
def getHorarioActual():
    now = datetime.datetime.now()

    horaActual = now.hour
    minutoActual = now.minute
    auxiliar = str(horaActual)+":"+str(minutoActual)
    horarioActual = auxiliar

    return horarioActual

A: You don't need all that variables to format the time in HH:MM. Your function can be defined just as:
from datetime import datetime

def getHorarioActual():
    return datetime.now().strftime('%H:%M')

Here is a proof of concept:
Python 3.7.5 (default, Oct 17 2019, 12:16:48)
[GCC 9.2.1 20190827 (Red Hat 9.2.1-1)] on linux
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> from datetime import datetime
>>> def getHorarioActual():
...     return datetime.now().strftime('%H:%M')
...
>>> getHorarioActual()
'19:05'
>>>

A: You are apparently not calling the function properly, writing
x = getHorarioActual

rather than
x = getHorarioActual()

A: import datetime

def getHorarioActual():
    now = datetime.datetime.now()

    horaActual = now.hour
    minutoActual = now.minute
    auxiliar = str(horaActual)+":"+str(minutoActual)
    horarioActual = auxiliar

    return horarioActual

t = getHorarioActual()
print(t)

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Larry Munson
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In From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot Larry Munson holds nothing back and gives the inside story of the love affair between a broadcaster and his loyal followers. Providing a behind-the-scenes look into the life and career of a legend, this autobiography includes an exclusive audio CD of Larry Munson's 10 greatest calls, details on Munson's youth in Minneapolis and his love for the outdoors and musical talents, his broadcasting journey around the country before finally landing in Georgia, and the ups and downs of his four decades as part of the Georgia program. A must-have for fans of the University of Georgia, Larry Munson's story is a remarkable look at an era where the radio voice of college football was king.
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Written for every sports fan who follows the Georgia Bulldogs, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Alonzo Awtrey and others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.
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By Athlon Sports, Foreword by Larry Munson
Whether rediscovering the best team moments or initiating into the traditions of Bulldogs fandom, this book about the University of Georgia's football team is both a useful resource and cherishable memorabilia. Packed with anecdotes from key figures, explanations about the beginnings of rivalries and traditions, detailed histories about the greatest players and moments in the school's history, lists of the most successful seasons, recaps of the most exciting games ever played, and year-by-year statistics, this collector's book is the primary source for anyone eager to be an expert regarding anything about the Bulldogs.


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Meet the Team at Forward Through Ferguson
Faybra Jabulani | Lead Racial Equity Capacity Catalyst
As one of the Racial Equity experts on the FTF team, Faybra comes with a wealth of knowledge on the equity spectrum. She specializes in next practices of growing capacity for the successful development of anti-bias, antiracist institutions. She has dedicated 10 years of service to the St. Louis community within the Education and non-profit advancement sectors. She is an experienced facilitator and enjoys participating in courageous conversations. She is the 2018 recipient of the Annie Turnbo Malone Trailblazer Award, presented by Annie Malone Children & Family Services, and the Power 100-Game Changer Award, presented by Delux Magazine. Faybra is a St. Louis Native and lives with her partner in University City.
Faybra will work closely with our FTF board and community members to advance the current efforts to build Racial Equity capacity.
Karishma Furtado | Senior Director of Data & Research
Karishma Furtado, MPH, PhD is the Data and Research Catalyst and a founding staff member of Forward Through Ferguson. In her position, she leads the use of human-centered data, research, and reporting to facilitate accountability, measure impact, deepen understanding, and imagine what's possible on the path to Racial Equity. Prior to her role with Forward Through Ferguson, Karishma served as staff to the Ferguson Commission. She has completed a doctoral degree in public health sciences, and her research at the intersection of race, racism, and health is in the service of closing the school discipline gap, or the disproportionate rate at which Black students are suspended from school and pushed out of the classroom.
She has published articles in the leading public health and health policy journals on the Ferguson Commission, the role of public health in advancing the mission of Racial Equity, and operationalizing a commitment to health equity in applied public health spaces.
Karishma teaches graduate level courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, and translating epidemiology into policy. She's also a big fan of baking and DIY home renovation and design.
David Dwight IV | Executive Director, Lead Strategy Catalyst
Driven by a passion for systems change and equity, David Dwight IV serves as the Executive Director and Lead Strategy Catalyst at Forward Through Ferguson (FTF), the organization created to carry on the work and vision of the Ferguson Commission, which was a wide-ranging community policy recommendation process engaging over 3,000 residents after the killing of Michael Brown Jr. In David's role, he leads FTF, develops strategic initiatives, and directs the organization's policy and systems advocacy strategy.
He has served in a variety of leadership roles in St. Louis to engage community voice and apply a Racial Equity lens to regional issues.
David has taken root in St. Louis where he has lived for nine years. He received his degree in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2015. His experience co-founding Students in Solidarity—a multi-campus student advocacy coalition—led him to center equity, justice, and advocacy in his career. After graduation, he served as the communications fellow for the Ferguson Commission where he worked closely with the Citizen-Law Enforcement Relations working group. He is dedicated to supporting the St. Louis region as we forge a path toward a transformed St. Louis where Racial Equity is the status quo. David balances his equity work, and maintains his sanity, through theatre and dance.
Spencer Dunlap | Director of Operations
With a background in operations and project management, Spencer brings nearly a decade of experience to Forward Through Ferguson. Transitioning from the Arts, Spencer was drawn to Forward Through Ferguson's focus on racial equity and the impact the organization has had on the St. Louis region. Originally from Northern Iowa, Spencer now resides in St. Louis City with his wife and daughter.
Sara Paracha | Lead Catalyst, Resource Development
Sara is a St. Louis native committed to supporting the work of systemic change to build a more equitable region. Sara received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Saint Louis University and Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked with evaluating and implementing programs that promote positive youth development.
Over the past 6 years, Sara has helped raise over $5million to support youth serving organizations in St. Louis. She brings valuable experience related to resource development, project management, and strategy for organizational growth to Forward Through Ferguson.
In 2022 Sara was recognized as one of five Outstanding Young Professional's by the Global Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), an award recognizing fundraising who display excellence in raising funds, inspiring donors, managing campaigns and dedication to the charitable sector.
Rachel D'Souza-Siebert | Justice Philanthropy Catalyst
As the founding Justice Philanthropy Catalyst, Rachel infuses community-centric fundraising principles with the Sustain the Work pillar of the #STL2039 Action Plan to produce a more equitable and sustainable model of support for Forward Through Ferguson.
Rachel is a proud life-long resident of St. Louis. Born to parents who immigrated to the U.S.A from India, Rachel has always been passionate about bridging differences and celebrating what's possible when we collaborate from a mindset of abundance, learning and risk-taking.
Rachel is the founder of Gladiator Consulting, a boutique consultancy with a holistic approach to nonprofit organizational capacity building. Through Gladiator, Rachel has combined her knowledge of Organizational Culture & Resource Development with her deep personal commitment to centering community, seeking justice and creating belonging for those who have been disenfranchised or targeted by institutions, systems and policy.
Jia Lian Yang | Director of Storytelling & Communications
Jia Lian Yang (she/they), MDiv/MSW, is a storyteller, cultural worker, and facilitator. Born and raised in San Jose, California, she came to St. Louis in 2012 to pursue a Master of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and Master of Divinity at Eden Theological Seminary. Most recently, they served as the Co-Host/ Lead Producer of St. Louis Public Radio's We Live Here podcast, and the Co-Founder/ Co-Host of Who Raised You? podcast. She's inspired by Forward Through Ferguson's dedication to storytelling for transformation. They believe that real, trusting relationships are the first step toward building power for systemic change.
Nichole Murphy | Director of Community Partnerships
An equity-minded and passionate systems thinker and community builder, Nichole Murphy, MSW, is committed to challenging herself and confronting systems that perpetuate inequity. In this role, she looks forward to being closer and more accountable to BIPOC, particularly Black and Brown, communities. Nichole is also a founding board member of 4theVille, a community-based tourism and arts organization created by Ville residents and community volunteers in order to restore pride in the legacy of the historic African American neighborhood and inspire reinvigorated community. Originally from the Baltimore area, Nichole has been in St. Louis – off and on – since beginning her studies at Washington University in St. Louis in 2010. Most recently, she served as a Community Engagement Coordinator working with Washington University students, staff, faculty, and community partners to further ethical and effective community engagement and partnerships.
Gina Becnel | Executive Administrative Catalyst
St. Louis area native, Gina Becnel, began their professional career as a media technician and film production crew member but transitioned into advocacy and related logistical support in the wake of the 2020 protest movement. Doing that work mostly as a volunteer for organizations focused on direct action, Forward Through Ferguson spoke to their desire to disrupt archaic and inequitable systems of institutional power from a different angle. Their personal interest in public transportation justice is undeniably entwined with the core pursuit of Forward Through Ferguson to achieve racial equity in St. Louis. Most recently, they've been involved in an organization called Bus Riders United- St. Louis, a group of mostly transit reliant riders in the St. Louis region working together to demand equitable, reliable, and accessible public transportation.
FTF Co-Chairs and Community Partners Call for Swift Policy Action
Residents Call for Policy Change, Regional Leaders Must Rise to the Challenge Forward Through Ferguson co-chairs, Rebeccah Bennett and Zachary Boyers, and 30 community partners call on policy and decision makers to deliver swift action on Ferguson Commission Calls to Action. Read the full statement on Medium, or download a pdf here. "Unfortunately, we've been…
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A Path To Racial Equity Worksheet
Racial Equity is a state in which race no longer predicts outcomes. Achieving Racial Equity is the mission of Forward Through Ferguson. But the 189 calls to action in the Ferguson Commission Report are a reminder that there is no one-step, straight-line path from our current state—where racial disparities exist in almost every set of…
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Opportunity for a New Approach to Public Safety in St. Louis
An open letter to Mayor Lyda Krewson from Rebeccah Bennett and Zachary Boyers, Co-chairs of Forward Through Ferguson, on the public safety opportunity in front of our region. Click here to download a pdf of the open letter. Mayor Krewson, The retirement of Police Chief Sam Dotson represents a new day for public safety in St. Louis….
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Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days
By Alastair Reynolds
Part of Revelation Space
Category: Space Opera | Suspense & Thriller
About Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days
Alastair Reynolds returns to his bestselling Revelation Space universe with two novellas of interstellar exploration.
The planet Golgotha—supposedly lifeless—resides in a remote star system, far from those inhabited by human colonists. It is home to an enigmatic machine-like structure called the Blood Spire, which has already brutally and systematically claimed the lives of one starship crew that attempted to uncover its secrets. But nothing will deter Richard Swift from exploring this object of alien origin…
"Turquoise Days"
In the seas of Turquoise live the Pattern Jugglers, the amorphous, aquatic organisms capable of preserving the memories of any human swimmer who joins their collective consciousness. Naqi Okpik devoted her life to studying these creatures—and paid a high price for swimming among them. Now, she may be the only hope for the survival of the species—and of every person living on Turquoise…
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About Alastair Reynolds
Alastair Reynolds is the author of the Poseidon's Children series and the Revelation Space series. Born in Barry, South Wales, he studied at Newcastle University and the University of St. Andrews. A former astrophysicist for the European Space Agency, he now… More about Alastair Reynolds
Published by Ace
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Praise for Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days
"Fans of Reynolds's brand of noirish sci-fi will find enjoyment here."—The Kansas City Star
"Diamond Dogs is a rare fusion of hard SF and splatter-gore horror, a disturbing tale which nonetheless tempts the reader to keep going…Turquoise Days is an extraordinarily well-written novella, and a commendable addition to Reynolds's richly imagined universe."—SciFi Dimensions
"Astronomer Reynolds's two far-future space exploration novellas…confirm his mastery of noir SF…brilliantly executed parables."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Nonstop thrills…showcases Reynolds's flair for exotic locales, startling concepts, and crisp language."—Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine
"[Diamond Dogs is an] exhilarating first person account space caper [that] feels more like a gothic planetary noir with fabulous amoral mercenary antiheroes…[Turquoise Days is an] exciting outer space thriller [that] hooks the audience…The well written stories keep the audience locked into one sitting…fabulous."—Midwest Book Review
"Reynolds illuminates more of his vividly conceived universe and explores the individuals and groups that bring those worlds to life."—Library Journal


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import com.google.cloud.pubsublite.proto.UpdateSubscriptionRequest;
import com.google.cloud.pubsublite.v1.AdminServiceClient;
import com.google.protobuf.FieldMask;

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  public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
    syncUpdateSubscription();
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    // It will require modifications to work:
    // - It may require correct/in-range values for request initialization.
    // - It may require specifying regional endpoints when creating the service client as shown in
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The Zephyr is the first aircraft to reduce all three of the top airline cost drivers. Burning 26.1% less equivalent fuel than current aircraft and using lower cost natural gas, the Zephyr reduces the cost per seat mile by up to 76%. Shorter flight times eliminate the need for multiple flights crews on individual flights and give airlines the ability to staff multiple long range flights with the same flight crews. The high productivity of the Zephyr allows airlines to reduce flight crew costs by up to 83%. Increased productivity also allows airlines to maintain current capacity with one-third the number of aircraft.


I apply under FOI for the agency FOI references numbers inappropriately redacted without consent under s 22 in OAIC FOI REQFOI17/00064 https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/e... (an FOI still under deemed refusal, due to withholding of document contents without consent under s 22 and the provision of documents after the statutory due date - s 15(5)(b) requires documents and decision to be provided within 30 days, and no deferment applied).
These are the numbers given by the agencies in the respective documents that were provided by the OAIC after the statutory due date had expired (s 15(5)(b)).
That information can be provided by releasing those documents again, without those agency FOI reference numbers being redacted, or compiled under s 17 into a discrete document.
Those FOI agency reference numbers are not personal or business information, so no consultation or exemption provisions apply.
Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on 15 November 2017 (attached).
compiled under s 17 into a discrete document.
later than 30 days after the day we receive it.
by Friday 15 December 2017.
it would be unreasonable to publish.
4214 during business hours or by email at [email address].
Redacted unethically and inappropriately under s 22 given no consent was given to redact them, and they were within the scope of the FOI as made for REQFOI17/00064, which the OAIC refused to correct - those FOI Agency Reference Number contained in documents released after the statutory deadline (also unethically).
Let's get one thing very clear from the get go - a FOI decision is not seperate from any documents released only and unless access to the released document/s is deferred under s 21. The Freedom of Information Act 1982 does not allow for any other delay between decision and released documents, because documents are part of the decision.
I'd appreciate it if the OAIC would stop behaving unethically and administer this FOI in accordance with the Act, to it's letter and spirit, and not to repeat it's grossly unethical and unlawful behaviours.
It is deeply disappointing that the OAIC seems to abandoned it's leadership role, and is now continuing the race to the bottom on FOI across the government.
A reminder, since the OAIC appears to deliberately "forget" sometimes that is required to provide its decision, *including* any released documents, as per s 15(5)(b) (as per the aims and objects stated in s 3(4) "functions and powers given by this Act are to be performed and exercised, as far as possible, to facilitate and promote public access to information, promptly and at the lowest reasonable cost" and the separation and withholding of documents, outside of formal s 21 deferment, runs contrary to the purposive interpretation to s 15(5)(b) that is required to be applied), is due this Friday.
It would be appreciated if the OAIC did not continue with unethical behaviour it has shown to date, and reasonably and ethically provides decision and documents as the legislation anticipates on the statutory due date.
Especially considering the OAIC acted ultra vires in redacting information under s 22 which was relevant and for which there was no consent given to redact.
attached, as is the document you requested.


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Frederick Cooper
Citizenship, Inequality, and Difference: Historical Perspectives
Author Frederick Cooper
Published Mar 24 2021
Book Format Paperback
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A succinct and comprehensive history of the development of citizenship from the Roman Empire to the present day
Citizenship, Inequality, and Difference offers a concise and sweeping overview of citizenship's complex evolution, from ancient Rome to the present. Political leaders and thinkers still debate, as they did in Republican Rome, whether the presumed equivalence of citizens is compatible with cultural diversity and economic inequality. Frederick Cooper presents citizenship as claim-making--the assertion of rights in a political entity. What those rights should be and to whom they should apply have long been subjects for discussion and political mobilization, while the kind of political entity in which claims and counterclaims have been made has varied over time and space.
Citizenship ideas were first shaped in the context of empires. The relationship of citizenship to nation and empire was hotly debated after the revolutions in France and the Americas, and claims to imperial citizenship continued to be made in the mid-twentieth century. Cooper examines struggles over citizenship in the Spanish, French, British, Ottoman, Russian, Soviet, and American empires, and he explains the reconfiguration of citizenship questions after the collapse of empires in Africa and India. He explores the tension today between individualistic and social conceptions of citizenship, as well as between citizenship as an exclusionary notion and flexible and multinational conceptions of citizenship.
Citizenship, Inequality, and Difference is a historically based reflection on some of the most fundamental issues facing human societies in the past and present.
Frederick Cooper. Professor Emeritus of History New York University College of Arts & Science covered topics empires, colonization and decolonization.
Modern Africa; empires in world history; colonization and decolonization; the social sciences and the colonial situation
B.A., Stanford University, 1969, with Great Distinction
Ph.D., Yale University, 1974
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Cinema chain AMC Entertainment will now accept bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsNews
By CNF Last updated Aug 10, 2021
As reported by RBC Crypto concerning CNBC, the operator of the world's largest cinema chain, AMC Entertainment, is preparing to add the ability to sell movie tickets for bitcoins.
By 2021, online purchases will be able to accept cryptocurrency payments. The company anticipates that sales will rise during the pandemic.
AMC Entertainment operates over 1,000 screens in the US and Europe. But, AMC Entertainment lost $ 344 million during the second quarter. All cinemas were reopened at the end of June.
Goldman Sachs Calls Bitcoin The Strongest Asset
Adam Aron, CEO of AMC Entertainment, says that AMC plans on accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay into all of its cinemas. After the network's quarterly reports had been published, he spoke. The network's revenue increased by 19% during this period to $ 444.7million, exceeding expectations. In this environment, the stock rose by 7%.
The AMC stock gained 3012 percent in the past year. They traded at $ 2.01 at the beginning of January and reached $ 62.55 by June 2. On August 9, the NYSE closed at $33.8.
AMC almost became bankrupt due to quarantine restrictions in January. Numerous cinemas were shut down, and studios delayed their premieres. AMC was one of the stocks that saw a rise in value due to social media. This allowed the network to raise funds and avoid bankruptcy.
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////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Imports

#import <Foundation/Foundation.h>

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Defines & Constants

// Standard download speeds.
extern const double
OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeedGPRS,
OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeedEDGE,
OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeed3G,
OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeed3GPlus,
OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeedWifi;

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Interface

/**
 *  Stubs Response. This describes a stubbed response to be returned by the URL Loading System,
 *  including its HTTP headers, body, statusCode and response time.
 */
@interface OHHTTPStubsResponse : NSObject

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Properties

/**
 *  The headers to use for the fake response
 */
@property(nonatomic, strong) NSDictionary* httpHeaders;
/**
 *  The HTTP status code to use for the fake response
 */
@property(nonatomic, assign) int statusCode;
/**
 *  The inputStream used when sending the response.
 *  @note You generally don't manipulate this directly.
 */
@property(nonatomic, strong) NSInputStream* inputStream;
/**
 *  The size of the fake response body, in bytes.
 */
@property(nonatomic, assign) unsigned long long dataSize;
/**
 *  The duration to wait before faking receiving the response headers.
 *
 *  Defaults to 0.0.
 */
@property(nonatomic, assign) NSTimeInterval requestTime;
/**
 *  The duration to use to send the fake response body.
 *
 * @note if responseTime<0, it is interpreted as a download speed in KBps ( -200 => 200KB/s )
 */
@property(nonatomic, assign) NSTimeInterval responseTime;
/**
 *  The fake error to generate to simulate a network error.
 *
 *  If `error` is non-`nil`, the request will result in a failure and no response will be sent.
 */
@property(nonatomic, strong) NSError* error;

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Commodity Constructors
/*! @name Commodity */

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#pragma mark > Building response from NSData

/**
 *  Builds a response given raw data.
 *
 *  @note Internally calls `-initWithInputStream:dataSize:statusCode:headers:` with and inputStream built from the NSData.
 *
 *  @param data The raw data to return in the response
 *  @param statusCode The HTTP Status Code to use in the response
 *  @param httpHeaders The HTTP Headers to return in the response
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 */
+(instancetype)responseWithData:(NSData*)data
                     statusCode:(int)statusCode
                        headers:(NSDictionary*)httpHeaders;

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#pragma mark > Building response from a file

/**
 *  Useful macro to build a path given a file name and a bundle.
 *
 *  @param fileName The name of the file to get the path to, including file extension
 *  @param bundleOrNil The bundle in which the file is located.
 *                     If nil, the application bundle (`[NSBundle bundleForClass:self.class]`) is used
 *
 *  @return The path of the given file in the given bundle
 */
#define OHPathForFileInBundle(fileName,bundleOrNil) ({ \
  [(bundleOrNil?:[NSBundle bundleForClass:self.class]) pathForResource:[fileName stringByDeletingPathExtension] ofType:[fileName pathExtension]]; \
})

/**
 *  Useful macro to build a path to a file in the Documents's directory in the
 *  app sandbox, used by iTunes File Sharing for example.
 *
 *  @param fileName The name of the file to get the path to, including file extension
 *
 *  @return The path of the file in the Documents directory in your App Sandbox
 */
#define OHPathForFileInDocumentsDir(fileName) ({ \
  NSArray *paths = NSSearchPathForDirectoriesInDomains(NSDocumentDirectory, NSUserDomainMask, YES); \
  NSString *basePath = (paths.count > 0) ? [paths objectAtIndex:0] : nil; \
  [basePath stringByAppendingPathComponent:fileName]; \
})

/**
 *  Useful macro to build an NSBundle located in the application's resources simply from its name
 *
 *  @param bundleBasename The base name, without extension (extension is assumed to be ".bundle").
 *
 *  @return The NSBundle object representing the bundle with the given basename located in your application's resources.
 */
#define OHResourceBundle(bundleBasename) ({ \
    [NSBundle bundleWithPath:[[NSBundle bundleForClass:self.class] pathForResource:bundleBasename ofType:@"bundle"]]; \
})

/**
 *  Builds a response given a file path, the status code and headers.
 *
 *  @param filePath The file path that contains the response body to return.
 *  @param statusCode The HTTP Status Code to use in the response
 *  @param httpHeaders The HTTP Headers to return in the response
 *
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 *
 *  @note It is encouraged to use the `OHPathForFileInBundle(fileName, bundleOrNil)`
 *        and `OHResourceBundle(bundleBasename)` macros to easily build a path to a
 *        file located in the app bundle or any arbitrary bundle.
 *        Likewise, you may use the `OHPathForFileInDocumentsDir(fileName)` macro to
 *        build a path to a file located in the Documents directory of your application' sandbox.
 */
+(instancetype)responseWithFileAtPath:(NSString *)filePath
                           statusCode:(int)statusCode
                              headers:(NSDictionary*)httpHeaders;

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#pragma mark > Building an error response

/**
 *  Builds a response that corresponds to the given error
 *
 *  @param error The error to use in the stubbed response.
 *
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 *
 *  @note For example you could use an error like `[NSError errorWithDomain:NSURLErrorDomain code:kCFURLErrorNotConnectedToInternet userInfo:nil]`
 */
+(instancetype)responseWithError:(NSError*)error;

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Commotidy Setters

/**
 *  Set the `responseTime` of the `OHHTTPStubsResponse` and return `self`. Useful for chaining method calls.
 *
 *  _Usage example:_
 *
return [[OHHTTPStubsReponse responseWithData:data statusCode:200 headers:nil] responseTime:5.0];

 *
 *  @param responseTime If positive, the amount of time used to send the entire response.
 *                     If negative, the rate in KB/s at which to send the response data.
 *                     Useful to simulate slow networks for example. You may use the
 *                     _OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeed…_ constants here.
 *
 *  @return `self` (= the same `OHHTTPStubsResponse` that was the target of this method).
 *          Returning `self` is useful for chaining method calls.
 */
-(instancetype)responseTime:(NSTimeInterval)responseTime;

/**
 *  Set both the `requestTime` and the `responseTime` of the `OHHTTPStubsResponse` at once.
 *  Useful for chaining method calls.
 *
 *  _Usage example:_
 *
return [[OHHTTPStubsReponse responseWithData:data statusCode:200 headers:nil]
 *            requestTime:1.0 responseTime:5.0];

 *
 *  @param requestTime The time to wait before the response begins to send. This value must be greater than or equal to zero.
 *  @param responseTime If positive, the amount of time used to send the entire response.
 *                      If negative, the rate in KB/s at which to send the response data.
 *                      Useful to simulate slow networks for example. You may use the
 *                      _OHHTTPStubsDownloadSpeed…_ constants here.
 *
 *  @return `self` (= the same `OHHTTPStubsResponse` that was the target of this method). Useful for chaining method calls.
 */
-(instancetype)requestTime:(NSTimeInterval)requestTime responseTime:(NSTimeInterval)responseTime;

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#pragma mark - Initializers
/*! @name Initializers */

/**
 *  Designed initializer. Initialize a response with the given input stream, dataSize,
 *  statusCode and headers.
 *
 *  @param inputStream The input stream that will provide the data to return in the response
 *  @param dataSize The size of the data in the stream.
 *  @param statusCode The HTTP Status Code to use in the response
 *  @param httpHeaders The HTTP Headers to return in the response
 *
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 *
 *  @note You will probably never need to call this method yourself. Prefer the other initializers (that will call this method eventually)
 */
-(instancetype)initWithInputStream:(NSInputStream*)inputStream
                          dataSize:(unsigned long long)dataSize
                        statusCode:(int)statusCode
                           headers:(NSDictionary*)httpHeaders NS_DESIGNATED_INITIALIZER;

/**
 *  Initialize a response with a given file path, statusCode and headers.
 *
 *  @param filePath The file path of the data to return in the response
 *  @param statusCode The HTTP Status Code to use in the response
 *  @param httpHeaders The HTTP Headers to return in the response
 *
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 *
 *  @note This method simply builds the NSInputStream, compute the file size, and then call `-initWithInputStream:dataSize:statusCode:headers:`
 */
-(instancetype)initWithFileAtPath:(NSString*)filePath
                       statusCode:(int)statusCode
                          headers:(NSDictionary*)httpHeaders;

/**
 *  Initialize a response with the given data, statusCode and headers.
 *
 *  @param data The raw data to return in the response
 *  @param statusCode The HTTP Status Code to use in the response
 *  @param httpHeaders The HTTP Headers to return in the response
 *
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 */
-(instancetype)initWithData:(NSData*)data
                 statusCode:(int)statusCode
                    headers:(NSDictionary*)httpHeaders;

/**
 *  Designed initializer. Initialize a response with the given error.
 *
 *  @param error The error to use in the stubbed response.
 *
 *  @return An `OHHTTPStubsResponse` describing the corresponding response to return by the stub
 *
 *  @note For example you could use an error like `[NSError errorWithDomain:NSURLErrorDomain code:kCFURLErrorNotConnectedToInternet userInfo:nil]`
 */
-(instancetype)initWithError:(NSError*)error NS_DESIGNATED_INITIALIZER;

@end


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