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Kavita Radheshyam will play Rekha in Khoon Bhari Maang Marathi remake?
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The Marathi remake of 1988's classic Khoon Bhari Maang is in the making these days which is titled Bharla Malwat Rakhtaana. According to the latest buzz, Director Anup Jagdale has roped in Bold and Beautiful south indian actress Kavita Radheshyam to play the role which was originally enacted by Rekha.
Khoon Bhari Maang which was about a wealthy widow who is almost killed by her lover and sets out for revenge. The film was a comeback venture for Rekha in that year which worked wonders in favor of the diva and was a critical-commercial success too. Kavita tweeted with the film's poster "Shooting 4 Marathi Remake Of Khoon Bhari Maang (Bharla Malwat Rakhtaana) From Tomorrow Onwards.. Very Excited."
Bharla Malwat Rakhtaana is Kavita Radheshyam's first ever Marathi debut. As for the role and the language goes, Without revealing much the actress said "I heard Marathi Film industry is filled with people who has huge and wonderful heart. I am a die hard fan of films such as Jogwaa, Baalak Paalak (BP), Pachaadlela etc. I am sure if Maharashtrian People like my work, They will offer me more films. As far as my role in the film is concerned, Let me assure you that this one is the most challenging performance at my early stage of Acting. I am really thankful to the director Anup Jagdale for having faith in me."
Kavita who is known as the latest version on Silk Smitha back home in Karnataka will also be seen in upcoming much anticipated Kannada action thriller Ragini IPS.
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About Douglas
Douglas Giorgiani is one of the most sought-after bass players in the New England area, as a freelance musician.
Born in Brazil, in a town called Londrina, state of Parana, Douglas began his music career playing his notes on electric bass at the age of 13. He grew up in a "music-filled, church environment" and although he tried playing other instrument nothing sounded as groovy the bass.
His first footsteps playing came when he joined the worship group at his local church. When he turned 15, he decided it was time to move out of his parents' house and began searching to gain as much music knowledge as possible, taking him all the way to Sao Paulo, the Brazilian capital for anything related to music. There, he began taking lessons with Celso Pixinga, one of the most known Brazilian bass players in the world, whom greatly impacted Douglas in all aspects of music. There in Sao Paulo, Douglas really expanded his horizons, where he began playing self-taught both electric guitar and the drums as he became music director for the first time at the Vale da Bencao Church.
At the age of 17, Douglas went back to Londrina where he started playing with lots of local artists and bands. In 2002, Douglas moved to the United States, his childhood dream, eventually settling down in Lowell, Massachusetts. In Boston, he got the chance to explore and greatly develop his musical talents at the Berklee College of Music. Douglas has had the chance of displaying his amazing God given talent by playing for some amazing artists such as Andre Valadao, 2-time Latin Grammy Nominee and has sold over 4 million albums world wide, Sam Alves, the second season winner of the show the Voice in Brazil, Andre e Felipe, and Mariana Valadao just to name a few.
Douglas is currently working as a musician and composer for Studio F Major in Shrewsbury, MA and Bassist for Liberty Worship at Liberty Church also in Shrewsbury, MA.


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Shotz: Our First Giant
Sep 19, 2014 | About Me, Bullet
Shotz was born on December 2, 1994, at Skansen Kennels, Sebastopol, California. Sire: Ch. Skansen's My Dreamboat. Dam: Skansen's Prowler. She was number five in a litter of six: four males and two females, born in that order. Her eldest brother, Scorpio, went to Japan, with the three remaining males placed in families in California, Florida, and Ohio. Shotz's youngest and only sister went to New Jersey, and she, of course, to us. The moment I lifted her into my arms, I fell in love. She changed my life forever, and for the better—although during the first two years, I certainly had my doubts.
Before I continue, let me state that I am not an authority on the giant schnauzer breed, having owned only two so far. However, I have experienced the physical, emotional, and mental demands of the breed, and all should be carefully considered before purchasing or rescuing a giant.
I've owned dogs before Shotz, but none were like her. My neighbor called her Wild Child, and she lived up to the name in every way. For the first two years, I wondered if I would survive. Frankly, she wore me out. Sylvia, who owns Skansen Kennels, told me Shotz was just a puppy and to expect her to sleep quite a bit. Sleep? I kept asking myself—when?
For the first two weeks, she cried and howled most of the night, so I assumed that after a restless night, she would sleep during the day like I was dying to do. Not a chance. Up at the crack of dawn, she was ready to face the day with puppy bliss: eager to explore her backyard, dig, stir up mischief, and swim in the pool.
When she was older, we walked at least two miles every morning on the trails at Bear Creek Park in Keller where we lived. After our walks, especially in the heat of a Texas summer, I wanted nothing more than a long cold drink and a nap, but not her. She would look at me with those big, brown, soulful eyes and I could almost hear her say, "Okay, what's next on the agenda?"
There are all kinds of nicknames for the breed, and they all hold true. Giants are Velcro dogs, sticking to you as the name suggests. After all, they are there to love and protect you, and they can't do either from afar. So throwing them out into the backyard and ignoring them is detrimental to both them and you. They expect you to share yourself (mostly your time and attention) with them and can be quite demanding, even pushy, about getting what they want when they want it.
Do you expect privacy when you head to the bathroom? Give up this expectation if you own a giant. Shotz used to rest her head on my knees while I conducted my business. They have other endearing qualities as well, ones not all prospective dog owners would find appealing: they are bed hogs, they like to counter surf, they drink water from your refrigerator, they open cabinets to help themselves to whatever they desire . . . the list goes on. If none of these antics deter you, and you can actually see the humor in some of this behavior, then perhaps a giant is right for you. Perhaps.
Giants are not for everyone, and no statement could be truer. Unfortunately, many end up in rescue because "this dog is just too much" for a novice giant owner. But this is Shotz's story, and she did not end up in rescue but went on to live a long life in one home with loving, caring owners who denied her nothing most of the time. And she would live to be fourteen and a half years old.
My Love Affair with a GIANT
It's with a heavy heart that I begin this stage of my memoir blog. I'm opening a box of memories (literally) and opening old wounds. If you've ever owned a giant schnauzer and lost him or her to the Rainbow Bridge, then you know exactly how I feel. I've always anticipated writing a book or publishing a picture book about Shotz, our first giant, but after losing her five years ago, I just haven't been able to type the words or sort through photos of her. I'm still not ready, but I feel I owe this section of my memoir to her, since Shotz played such a major role in my life and does to this day—she was the impetus for Bullet in the Darcy McClain series.
When she passed away on June 16, 2009, I did not write a eulogy because I couldn't stop crying long enough to see what I was typing. Writing about her was like rubbing salt into an open sore, and I'm sure this attempt will be no different, but here goes.
For my German audience, please forgive my bastardization of the German language. Although I am of German descent (one-quarter), and I married a man of German descent (one-half), we have lived in the US for many generations and speak little German. So please accept my apology in advance.
March 7, 1995, dawned cold and gray. By the time we arrived at the Delta freight terminal at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport, it had begun to rain—a light rain, but still miserable weather. However, within the hour our new giant would arrive and brighten the dreary day. We named our first giant Mein Schatz (my darling), but my husband Americanized the name and shortened it to Schotze. In my estimation, Schotze sounded too sweet for our hell on wheels, so I dropped the "e" and the "c" and called her Shotz, which was her call name. Her AKC registered name was Skansen's Southern Belle. Years later I wished I had named her Social Butterfly, for she loved everything and everyone, but not rodents, squirrels, and cats. And she was fearless, a trait that often got her into trouble.
A Delta freight agent showed us to a waiting area and told us to take a seat while he met the inbound flight from San Francisco, which had just landed. But we chose to stand, anxious to get Shotz and take her home. Not long after we arrived at the gate, two other couples joined us. They too had purchased dogs from Skansen Kennels (Sebastopol, California), but pepper-and-salt giants, not black. It felt as if we had waited an hour, but only twenty minutes had passed when all six of us started to pace the room and ask, "What's going on? Why is this taking so long?"
We had all heard horror stories of dogs being left on the tarmac for hours or breaking free from their kennels and running loose on the runways never to be found, and we all shared our stories, making the wait more difficult. Fifteen minutes later a freight worker wheeled a flatbed cart into the waiting area and unloaded three crates. The first two we peeked into were pepper-and-salt giants, both males and both large, even at four months of age. Shotz was the youngest at three months and five days. The moment I held her in my arms, I knew life would never be the same!
Our First Giant Schnauzer
Aug 22, 2014 | About Me, Bullet
In 1994, after numerous requests from my husband to own a giant schnauzer, I caved. He'd wanted one while we lived in California, but I didn't feel we had a yard large enough for such a big dog. In retrospect I realize that, with all the walking trails in our neighborhood, owning a giant would have dragged me away from the computer for some much-needed exercise, for when this breed wants something, they relentlessly demand your attention until they receive what they want.
The giant schnauzer is a working breed, and they must have a job to do to channel their high energy or they will find "work," and you, the owner, may not appreciate the form their self-employment takes. Ignored, they will become bored and destructive. They must work and you must work with them, as their focus in life is you.
Knowing this tendency, we did our research by reading up on the breed's characteristics, and we visited several giant schnauzer owners who had litters but who also owned adults so we could see just how large the dog would be at maturity. Still, nothing quite prepared me for the energy level of the high-spirited puppy about to enter our lives.
Because we wanted our new "kid" to have a good start to life, we thought it best to clear our calendars in preparation for her arrival in early 1995. We wanted plenty of time to crate train, housebreak, and socialize her—and when the time came, to enroll her in obedience classes.
Part of clearing our calendars involved moving our 1995 vacation into 1994, so right on the heels of our trip to the US and British Virgin Islands, we flew to Brussels, Belgium, to start a whirlwind, three-week tour of Europe, an ambitious agenda that we would not do again. We actually needed a vacation after our vacation, but time didn't permit. We had to prepare for the new addition to our family, one that would prove as challenging as our trek across Europe but, thankfully, would last much longer.


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We are thrilled and humbled to announce that PhinneyWood has won a national journalism award for reporting on the Oct. 23, 2009, arson in downtown Greenwood.
The Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi awards are judged by veteran journalists around the country. PhinneyWood won the Online Deadline Reporting (Independent) category for "Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Greenwood Businesses." SPJ received more than 1,300 entries for the awards covering online, newspaper, magazine, television and radio.
That story was the combined efforts of Doree Armstrong and Dale Steinke of PhinneyWood, and Cory and Kate Bergman (a.k.a. the Geeky Swedes) of MyBallard. Between the four of us we were on the scene moments after the call came in and posted updates throughout the day. We also received dozens of email tips and photos from PhinneyWood readers. So, this award is also a testament to the power of community journalism.
While we're happy to win an award, we're also sad that it was for such a tragic event. Last fall's arson spree by Kevin Todd Swalwell (who pleaded guilty to 11 counts or arson and one count of burglary last Friday), terrorized our neighborhood for months, and brought out more than 700 people to an information meeting just days before Swalwell was arrested near the scene of another arson in Shoreline. In a tragic way, it brought our community closer together.
The SPJ Sigma Delta Chi awards will be presented in October.


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Strategies and Approaches of Targeting STAT3 for Cancer Treatment
ACS Chem Biol. 2016 Feb 19;11(2):308-18. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.5b00945. Epub 2016 Jan 15.
Steffanie L Furtek 1 , Donald S Backos 1 , Christopher J Matheson 1 , Philip Reigan 1
1 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , 12850 East Montview Boulevard, Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States.
DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.5b00945
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a transcription factor that regulates the expression of genes related to cell cycle, cell survival, and immune response associated with cancer progression and malignancy in a number of cancer types. Once activated, STAT3 forms a homodimer and translocates to the nucleus where it binds DNA promoting the translation of target genes associated with antiapoptosis, angiogenesis, and invasion/migration. In normal cells, levels of activated STAT3 remain transient; however, STAT3 remains constitutively active in approximately 70% of human solid tumors. The pivotal role of STAT3 in tumor progression has promoted a campaign in drug discovery to identify small molecules that disrupt the function of STAT3. A range of approaches have been used to identify novel small molecule inhibitors of STAT3, including high-throughput screening of chemical libraries, computational-based virtual screening, and fragment-based design strategies. The most common approaches in targeting STAT3 activity are either via the inhibition of tyrosine kinases capable of phosphorylating and thereby activating STAT3 or by preventing the formation of functional STAT3 dimers through disruption of the SH2 domains. However, the targeting of the STAT3 DNA-binding domain and disruption of binding of STAT3 to its DNA promoter have not been thoroughly examined, mainly due to the lack of adequate assay systems. This review summarizes the development of STAT3 inhibitors organized by the approach used to inhibit STAT3, the current inhibitors of each class, and the assay systems used to evaluate STAT3 inhibition and offers an insight into future approaches for small molecule STAT3 inhibitor development.
Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
Models, Molecular
Molecular Targeted Therapy
STAT3 Transcription Factor / antagonists & inhibitors*
STAT3 Transcription Factor / chemistry
STAT3 Transcription Factor / metabolism*
Signal Transduction / drug effects
Small Molecule Libraries / chemistry
Small Molecule Libraries / pharmacology
src Homology Domains / drug effects
STAT3 Transcription Factor


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'use strict';

const rpcEmulatorModel = require('../ordea-deatext').rpcEmulatorModel;
const unitTestUtils = require('./unitTestUtils');
const _ = require('lodash');

describe('ORDEA DEATEXT asynchronous specs', () => {
    let rpc;
    let context;

    beforeAll(() => {
        const res = unitTestUtils.beforeAllScript(rpcEmulatorModel);
        context = res.context;
        rpc = res;
    });

    const TEST_CONTEXT = _.extend({}, context, { domainId: 'urn:vista:999:4_2:27' });
    const FAIL_CONTEXT = _.extend({}, context, { domainId: 'urn:vista:FAIL:4_2:11' });

    // The default behavior should return an empty array
    it('invoking invokeRPC with the default session context should return an empty array', (done) => {
        rpc.rpc.invokeRPC([], context, (err, res) => {
            if (err) return unitTestUtils.handleError(err, done);
            expect(res).toBeDefined();
            expect(_.isArray(res)).toBeTruthy();
            expect(res.length).toEqual(0);
            done();
        });
    });

    // The test context contains a Domain ID that should return DEA text
    it('invoking invokeRPC with a test nodeVISTA session context should return an array with strings', (done) => {
        rpc.rpc.invokeRPC([], TEST_CONTEXT, (err, res) => {
            if (err) return unitTestUtils.handleError(err, done);
            expect(res).toBeDefined();
            expect(_.isArray(res)).toBeTruthy();
            expect(res.length).toEqual(2);
            res.forEach((str) => {
                expect(_.isString(str)).toBeTruthy();
            });
            done();
        });
    });

    // The test context contains an invalid domain ID that should not return DEA text
    it('invoking invokeRPC with an invalid session context should return an empty array', (done) => {
        rpc.rpc.invokeRPC([], FAIL_CONTEXT, (err, res) => {
            if (err) return unitTestUtils.handleError(err, done);
            expect(res).toBeDefined();
            expect(_.isArray(res)).toBeTruthy();
            expect(res.length).toEqual(0);
            done();
        });
    });

    /* Expected Output: [ 'By completing the two-factor authentication protocol at this time, you are legally signing the prescription(s) and authorizing the transmission of the above information to the pharmacy for dispensing.', 'The two-factor authentication protocol may only be completed by the practitioner whose name and DEA registration number appear above.' ]
    */
    it('invoking invokeRPC with empty arguments should return specific string', (done) => {
        rpc.rpc.invokeRPC([], context, (err, res) => {
            if (err) return unitTestUtils.handleError(err, done);
            expect(res).toBeDefined();
            expect(res).toEqual(jasmine.any(Array));
            expect(_.every(res, String)).toEqual(true);
            done();
        });
    });
});

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Started off doing some concept sketches for Alison Sadler, I don't even remember at this point what it was for but was kind of fun… Alison Is my very first commercial design client so when she calls even if it is last minute I don't say no. She needed some design sketches to get her team rolling by morning so I am making coffee.
I really liked this early concept, but design is a process.
The second one calls for a balcony, this will be built on set and filmed with a backdrop of Hong Kong.
Third and final set will be a hallway her is a view of the basic design. All these walls move in order to allow space for the filming. Mirrors, interesting lighting and of course more gold.
One of my very favorite clients to work for called me up and has started me off on what will be a real bear of a project for Honda. This will end up being the longest continuous commercial design job I have worked to date. I am tasked to produce 2 sets one of a crash test area and the final " Hero " shot. Below is the beginnings of the crash test area at this point there will be some real set pieces " practical " and a printed digital painting as a backdrop. This is a first for me in that I am responsible not just for the design of the set environment but will be producing the final " onscreen " art for the spot.
This is a sketch showing the design built in sketchup which will become the basis for the backdrop. Everything behind the translucent panel will be a flat image. I had to purchase that stock image from a stock company it cost $500 bucks sometimes I think I am in the wrong business.
Here is an example of the color illustrations we do constantly along the way to refine the design and push it further towards the final. I believe on this job I ended up doing about 15 for the crash test area.Now I know my bestest buddy Matthias Beeguer is also onboard producing some of the other sets. This will be great as mat is an amazing artist. Check out his new portfolio site redthread.net to see what I mean. Fanny and I just designed it for him early in the year.
Another view of the crash test, using 3D software has really changed the way we work on this stuff, I remember the first commercial I worked on was drawn out by hand and painted in photoshop I believe PS version 4. The really amazing thing to me is how many resources are available now, the car model I am using here is actually a free download of Googles Warehouse. Its not the right year but doesn't mater.
A high angle view shows the geometry in SU here everything behind the car will be a backdrop.
One of the 20 plus color illustrations produced for this set.
One of my favorite designs but no where near the final design.
Back on the crash test this is much closer to what will be seen in the final shot. In the end we will lose all the details I spent so much time designing and go to a simple wall with some hazard tape but that is the process.
The final backdrop plate remember the stock photo? Its there but as you can see it probably didn't need to be purchased after all.
This was one of the illustrations that ended up being important for the production designer Stephen Sumney to sell to the director.
David Fitzpatrick called me up to help him design a set for the Japanese market. We are tasked to produce the interior of an airliner. When you consider the requirements for filming it makes sense that whenever you see an aircraft interior on screen you are looking at a set. There just isn't room inside a real aircraft to film.
The client likes the design but wants a different seat design. David has found one after what can be described as an extensive search, even going so far as to contact the producers of actual business class seating. The cost per unit is extremely high so thats not even an option here. I built a copy of the chair he found and installed it in our illustration and we are done.
This was a fun one for Bud Light. I produced a number of concept sketches for Andy Reznik to promote his ideas.
Our idea here is to use a home built looking catapult which will hurl a tackle dummy, cant wait to see the actual spot.
Some designs for the projectile dummies.
I especially liked these bean bag ones but thats not gonna be the one.
The final job was another quickie produced for another of my favorite production designers Brock Haughton. Working for Brock is kind of different for me as he specifically does not want to take things into color illustrations. I just produce the designs he needs usually just in SU and he takes it from there. I believe this method is a smart one for him as it doesn't open the door for the clients and others to get caught up on the details of what in the end is just a design sketch.
I am happy to have the work but it can be really stressful to produce so much in what is really an extremely short period of time. I have shown about 10% of the actual amount of design sketches, 3 D models and illustrations produced during what ended up being an extremely busy month. A good thing to as Fanny is coming and we are going to get married so will not be able to work like this again for at least a month.
Only wanna remark that you have a very nice website , I enjoy the style and design it really stands out.


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I started keeping a person journal which allowed me to get to know myself and have a little one one time with the man upstairs. But, a piece of me missed blogging and sharing. So, I have decided to share weekly and if I do not, I will not be upset with myself. I will share more once I start training for my first half-marathon in May. My blog has diabetes in the URL, but I will not blog about diabetes every single day or every week because there is more to me than a blood glucose meter, a pump, and a CGM.


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In October 2007, during a fan meeting in New York to promote Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling revealed that Albus Dumbledore was gay. People cheered and acclaimed in satisfaction and the author said that, if she knew this would make fans so happy, she would have revealed it sooner.
Since then, the discussion has not stopped. Fans are split between the homophobic – people who criticize the "late" or "monetized" revelation and the people lost in the middle of the conversation. Many of them, however, do not take into account that this happened in 2007 when representativity and social discussion about the theme were not popular. Rowling probably would not have gotten pink money with the revelation: at the time, LGBTQ+ achievements were still crawling in terms of representativity in the media. If that was to alter the series sales numbers, would be for the less, as the society had not advanced in such discussions. It is possible to consider that Dumbledore was thought of as a genuinely gay man by the author while writing the series.
When the character was confirmed in the second movie of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, the discussions about his sexuality increased once more. Considering that the movies talk specifically about Gellert Grindelwald's history, would Dumbledore's love interest with the dark wizard be explicit? Even if not corresponded, would the passion be brought up? Or would the production be another one to promote queerbaiting?
To clarify, queerbaiting happens when some attraction's marketing (either a movie, a tv show or a book) suggests a non-straight relationship between two characters, but that is never materialized in the story. It is, therefore, only a way of attracting a non-straight audience, without the story fully representing them.
This movie's marketing was not so responsible when it suggested fake motivations for some of Dumbledore's actions in the previews. Was there queerbaiting in The Crimes of Grindelwald? It can be understood that no since it is clear since 2007 that Dumbledore is gay, and the scenes imply a strong relationship between him and Grindelwald. Besides, there are not any other love interests involving these characters, which does not give margin to a forced heterosexualization of them.
Actor Jude Law works well in the interpretation of such an enigmatic character. He had said in recent interviews that his characterization would not be a caricature and, like anyone else, Dumbledore is not defined by his sexuality. That barely shows in the movie. Law was successful in delivering such a charismatic, wise and well-intended personality, very alike to the Dumbledore seen in Harry Potter. Besides, the actor embedded in his interpretations non-heteronormative traces. To those who know he is gay, Law's characterization is brilliant. Although, due to his subtleness, those who are not willing to recognize it, won't. For that, the movie falls short.
While other movies, TV shows and books published to the young adult audience are being responsible by explicitly treating non-straight relationships with naturality in their plots, The Crimes of Grindelwald scrapes, but does not hit the target. The scenes give the hint, and the audience who understands the message realizes that there was a relationship. However, the homophobic audience who turn up their nose to non-straight relationships do not have the same interpretative efficiency or simply insist on ignoring this subplot with the support of a screenplay which does not make the effort to affirm the homosexuality of its characters.
In the current context, this is even more worrying. Why didn't Dumbledore say clearly why he was not capable of going after Grindelwald? The biggest hint the screenplay gives are Jude Law's meaningful stares while saying "he (Grindelwald) was much more than a brother" and a cute scene in which two boys hold hands? In some scenes, an explanation would fit, saying Dumbledore fell in love with his enemy. However, why that did not happen?
Questions echo without answers. The impression is that the movie does not want to go against any of its audience: neither the homophobic ones nor the LGBTQ+. But as we learned with Newt in this movie, sometimes we need to pick a side, and it is better when we are in the right one. Now, all we have to do is to wait to see how the non-straight representativity will develop in the next movies.
Written by J.K. Rowling and directed by David Yates, Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald hits the theaters worldwide on November 16th, 2018.


Deacon Boniface Perdjert. Photo supplied.
"Deacon Boniface was a profoundly respected elder within the Aboriginal community, well known for his deep spirituality and his service to his Indigenous brothers and sisters," said Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE, chairman of the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
He assisted at the celebration of Mass with John Paul II in Alice Springs in 1986, when the Pope delivered the famous address to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. He again assisted Pope John Paul II at the Mass for the beatification of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in Sydney in 1995 and was present in Rome for her Canonisation in 2010.
Archbishop Christopher Prowse, chairman of the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry, also acknowledged Deacon Boniface's service.
"Deacon Boniface was the epitome of the diaconal ministry. He was widely regarded for his preaching in his native language and developing the faith community of Port Keats," Archbishop Prowse said.


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Q: Pagination in laravel with limit record I am new in Laravel How can I add pagination to getRelatedNews function I need to display simple "Next" and "Previous" links in pagination view, I try to use simplePaginate method I don't know where to put the function ?
public function news($id, $alias)

{
    $crypto_news = CryptoNews::where('id', $id)->first();
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            'crypto_news' => $crypto_news,
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            'crypto_news_from_bitcoin' => $this->getNewsFromBitcoin($id, 9)
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public function getRelatedNews($id, $limit)
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        ->orderBy('publishedAt', 'desc')->get()->toArray();
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        if($news_object->count() > 0) {
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}

A: If you're implementing the pagination, you don't need the take() method. Quoting from the official docs:

The take method returns a new collection with the specified number of items.

To use simplePaginate, you can use it like this in your query:
$crypto_news = CryptoNews::where('status', '=', 1)
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    ->where('urlToImage', '!=', '')
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Mongolia's Great West
A vast area comprised of mountains, plains, deserts, dunes – this is where the majestic large salt lakes are located.
Western Mongolia is predominantly populated by ethnic groups with Turkish roots, as a result of the invasions of the past centuries and the migration of nomadic ancestors.
These ethnic groups are the Kazakhs, Uriankhai, Tuva, Khoton and Durkhuuds, representing approximately 10% of the population.
It is in this vast region of beautiful scenery that we offer you a stay, to meet these people, to meet their still-intact cultures, amidst breathtaking landscapes, near the borders of Mongolia, Russia and China.
The trek will be only a pretext to travel between culture, nature and freedom.
Including / Excluding
Day 1: Reception at the airport.
Installation at the hotel in Ulaanbaatar. City tour and the great Gandan monastery. In Ulaanbaatar there are 7 major monasteries and several temples and palaces; the most visited are the Gandan and Bogdo Khaan, or Winter Palace, whose construction began in 1890.
Ulaanbaatar is built on the banks of the Tuul River, formerly Urga, in honor of the son of a Mongol lord. The name of Ulaanbaatar was given to the capital of Mongolia during the revolution of 1921. The name means "red hero." The streets of the capital are constantly busy, including late at night. The city is divided into several neighborhoods that are very unique, and we can still see yurts in the city center. The growth of Ulaanbaatar is surprising and you will find in the capital all the amenities of modern life. Spend night at the Edelweiss Hotel or similar quality lodging.
Day 2: Domestic flight to reach Ulgii
Bayan Ulgii aimag is the most western of the country, bordering China and Russia. It is Kazakh territory, which includes 80% of the population, compared to only 5% in the rest of the country.
At the foot of the Altai also lives another minority, the Tuvas, a shamanistic Turkish ethnic group which consists of less than 2,000 people. This is the most mountainous aimag of the country and the area of steppes, deserts and hills that border the Altai massif is quite narrow. Ulgii is a city founded in 1921, where we find almost everything—shops, banks, hotel and guest-house, theater, a beautiful museum presenting the Kazakh culture, a temple and of course a mosque, since the Kazakhs are Muslims.
A little over 4 hours by plane to cross half of the country, over 1,640 km, crossing beautiful and varied landscapes, passing from green stretches to sandy deserts.
Early morning arrival in Ulgii, Kaderbeck will be there to welcome you. Breakfast, then Kaderbeck will show you around the neighborhood, the city, the countryside… Ulgii is a surprising city, planted along the river, a town of another "age."
Upon landing on the dirt track, we feel that life here is different…
After lunch, you will take the road towards Tsengel.
Tsengel is a "sum," a small village lost among the vastness, at the edge of a small river, it is here where the Tuva family lives, with whom you will spend the night.
Meeting, sharing, whether you are accompanied by a translator or only by Kaderbeck, our local guide (who speaks some English), you'll quickly find that it is always possible to communicate.
Day 3: Tsengel-Sirgal
It is within a landscape of mountains and rocks that your route will take you to Sirgal.
A grand place in the middle of which live Kazakh families, scattered here and there, some living in huts made of wood and brick, others preferring the yurt for the summer season.
A peaceful life at the rhythm of daily tasks, tending livestock, but also and above all picking up "argal," cow dung and horse manure, which are the only fuel. Here, a few bags of argal go for a good price.
You will spend the evening in a Kazakh yurt.
First introduction to the Kazakh rhythm, lively and festive in a yurt decorated with famous Kazakh carpets, felt carpets and other decorations that are made by the women. These carpets are passed from generation to generation and it is quite common to find the manufacture date embroidered on them, and sometimes, the name of the woman or women who carried out the work.
Spend night with a nomadic Kazakh family.
Day 4: Sirgal
It is in this vast plateau you will go to meet another Kazakh family, in another place, another atmosphere, but with the same gaiety and joy to welcome visitors.
Kazakhs, proud of their origins and culture, also have music which sounds very similar to the Muslim world.
Religion is also present but remains discreet, much less strict than in most other Muslim countries; women have a significant place in society and in this region of cultural crossroads, Islam has also managed to adapt to Mongolia.
The Kazakh yurt remains very different from the Mongolian yurt, bigger with a lighter roof structure, allowing the absence of support posts, which in turn offers a larger space. But you'll have time to see and enjoy for yourself the sometimes subtle differences between these ethnic groups…
Meet the "Burgitchin." Eagle hunters in western Mongolia … in the foothills of the Altai. A
voyage to discover an ancestral culture. On the border between China and Russia, a few
dozen kilometers from Kazakhstan, western Mongolia is populated by several ethnic groups, Tuvas, Kazakhs and … are the most important. Making Bayan Ulgii, a cultural crossroads that gives this area a special appeal, but still unknown and protected by its remoteness from the capital. The most important culture is Kazakh, who came from Kazakhstan long ago. Kazakhs
live in this semi desert area and have developed their own culture, a mix between Kazakh
and Mongolian culture, which creates here an especially strong identity. It is in this wild and
rugged country that Kazakhs practice and perpetuate the tradition of eagle hunting. The Burgitchin, hunters, but also trainers, live closely with their eagle, a symbiosis with the animal, between respect and submission…without really knowing who submits to the other.
Day 5: Departure for Sagsai
Sagsai is a small village in the middle of vastness.
It is not far from the hamlet where the yurt of Amarbeck, Kazakh and eagle trainer, is located. Discover this culture which originated from the depths of time.
The eaglets are captured in the nest, around the age of 2 months, just before they obtain their adult plumage.
From the moment of their capture, the eagles will be given all the care and attention possible. Only one person has the right to care for, feed it, give it confidence, to build day after day, this link that unites the hunter to his eagle.
Day 6: Sagsai – Lake Tolbo
Transfer Sagsaï – Lake Tolbo by vehicle (3-4h).
First hike of about 4 hours to stretch your legs and enjoy the breathtaking view from a beautiful gazebo above the lake. A view of the entire region, a grandiose panorama between the Altai and Tsambagarav massif. Spend the night in Tolbo in traditional lodging or with a nomadic family.
Lake Tolbo is found at 2,090m, at GPS point: 48°32'38''03 90°06'23''47
Day 7: Tolbo/Namardjin.
Continuation of the road to Tsambagarav. Along the way, meet with nomadic families, eagle trainers. The valley which lies in the foothills is irrigated by a river that brings together nomads in this green area. Ger camps, herds, proud horsemen—images that take you gently into another world, the very particular world of western Mongolia.
4-5 hours of vehicle before setting up the bivouac near a nomadic camp between
2,800 and 2,900m above sea level.
Namarjin is found at 3,100m, at GPS point: 48°38'20''06 90°44'21''06
Day 8: Namardjin/Khokh Nugarni Davaa base camp.
Departure for the journey on Tsambagarav, a large loop around the massif, to reach Khokh Nurgani pass, located north of the massif. Rocky landscape above greener valleys, we feel the scope of this surprising massif, an ice world in the heart of the steppe.
About 5 hours walk to reach the pass and go up the bivouac. The starting point is about 3,000m above sea level, about 7km steady rise until about 2,700m altitude with a slope between 15 and 20%, then down over 7 kilometers to the Khokh Nurgani Davaa pass at 2,900m.
Khokh Nurgani Davaa base camp is at 2,950m, at GPS point
48°43'28''51 90°45'19''42
Route: 14km Hiking time: 5 hours
Day 9: Base camp/Tsast Uul 4,195m/Camp 1
A long day of walking on the glacier. Start early, to go up along a pristine rocky shoulder towards the summit.
The Tsambagarav is covered with a shell of ice that gives it the allure of a high mountain. 6 hours walking to climb Tsast Uul, the "Snow Mountain."
The massif crossing requires the use of an ice ax and crampons.
However, it does not present technical difficulties.
Then descent to a pass situated due south, a small bowl between 2 peaks, Tsast Uul and Yamat Uul, "Goat mountain," a magical place amidst these ice ridges. Five hours from the Tsast Uul summit, will be necessary to reach the pass and set up camp 1.
You will climb 7km to the summit at 4,195m above sea level with a slope between 25 and 40% in the steepest part and descent of 6km from the first pass at 3,450m. Climbing a small summit at 3,740m before joining the Yamatiin Davaa pass at 3,210m—route on this small mountain of about 6km, including 3 uphill and 3 downhill (slope between 15 and 20%).
Yamatiin Davaa, where camp will be set up, is at 3,210m, at GPS point:
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours Total route: 19km
Day 10: Camp 1/Two nearly 4,000m peaks/Camp 2
Beautiful route on the glacier, to finish crossing the massif. Three hour walk from camp 1 to Yamatiin uul at 3,800m and 7km before Khokh Uul summit at nearly 4,000m. Grandiose 360° panorama, Altai to the west, the Kharkhira & Turgen which constitute another 4,000m massif isolated a little to the north/east.
Then, depending on time, descend towards the bivouac, or do a small loop to reach the last summit, Tsambagarav. The slope is steep and soon gives way to a more rocky area.
Climb 5km at 20% incline to the top of Yamatiin Uul at 3,800m altitude, and descend 3km to a small pass at 3,530m. Climb the Khokh uul summit at 3,900m before descending along 5km with a steep slope between 25
and 30% to reach camp 2 near a small glacial lake at 3,050m
Total route of around 18km Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours
Camp 2 is situated at 3,050m, at GPS point: 48°38'02''31 90°55'50''40
Day 11: Camp 2/Namardjin Last day on the Tsambagaray.
At the end of this last day of 7 to 8 hours of walking, you'll practically have covered the entire massif, around 100km. Arrival at Namardjin where we will wait for the vehicles. Bivouac and meal to celebrate this route.
Leave for camp 3 at 3,100m, you will have a nice, steep 35% climb to bring you to 3,700m altitude (2km) then descent of 4km, it will be the hardest part of the day, then, you will have a 15% slope over 12km interspersed with small climbs to finally reach your starting point at Namanjir.
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours
Route: about 18 km
Depending on your technical and athletic level, it is quite possible to change the route and offer a much easier trek around the massif, without having to crossing the peaks. Do not hesitate to ask us about it.
Day 12: Namandjin/towards Olgii um
4 hours of trail before reaching the village of Olgii for some shopping, then you will continue your route to a place conducive to your bivouac, perhaps next to the small lake Olgii also called Khar Uus Nuur.
In Mongolia, the naming of places remains complicated and many villages, lakes and mountains share the same name. In a discussion, to designate this village, we will give more information, for example we say to describe this village Olgii, (which has the same name as the capital of the province), "the village of Lake Khar Olgii Uus."
You will arrive in a semi-desert area, where fewer nomads live. Spend night in tents.
Day 13: Olgii sum/Lake Khuyargas
The Khyargas or Khyargas Nuur Lake is a salt lake located in Uvs province in western Mongolia. It is located in the desert like steppe of the Great Lakes basin. The lake is protected by a national park since 2000 and is an example of diversity for its wildlife. Khyargas is among the four largest lakes in the country, 75km long by 31km wide. At the center, its average depth is 80m, with some much deeper areas. It is fed by a smaller lake, called Airag lake, that lies at its southern end. The latter being freshwater. The area was listed as a nature reserve in the early 2000s. In this region there are also many headstones and statues dating from the Turkish period (7th-9th century).
Day 14: Lake Khuyargas
Day of walking and relaxing by the sea… beautiful landscapes of this huge lake with views of the high peaks to the north, feelings of peace and freedom. You will definitely have a chance to see the geckos that live in this desert area.
Day 15: Lake Khuyargas/Bor Khar els – dunes
A step that will lead you through Khar Bor Els dunes, whose name means "dark brown sand." A string of dunes that stretches fifty kilometers. Depending on the wind, crossing the dunes can be complicated and the driver will need to get some information from nomads or at the village, to know the most favorable place at the moment.
The dunes are located in the department of Zavkhan and will remind desert lovers of the dunes of North Africa, they are at an altitude of 1,535m.
GPS point 48°20'37.01″ 94°58'53.81″
Day 16: Hiking in the dunes
Day spent walking in the dunes, you may have the chance to see a gazelle, or a hare, many animals live in the area, and it is not uncommon to see signs of wolves.
Or in the small granite massif which is in the middle of the valley next to the dunes and in which many live argali (wild sheep).
Day 17: Khar Bor Els/Ulangom
You will continue your journey in this sandy desert area that will lead to
Ulaangom. Ulaangom is a beautiful town…
Ulaangom is a city that has existed since 1686. In the 1870s the
Dechinravja monastery was built, reinforcing the importance of the city. The population of the city is about 20,000, which represents more than a quarter of the population of the aimag.
5 to 6 hours of trail before arriving in Ulaangom.
Check into local hotel to enjoy the benefits of good shower.
Day 18: Domestic flight Ulaangom/Ulaanbaatar
Check in to hotel in Ulaanbaatar and free time at the end of the day.
Day 19: Day at the Capital
Last visit, the time to do some shopping for souvenirs and then it will be time to attend a concert of traditional music and dancing. Overnight at hotel
Tour Length: 19 Days
Tour Type: GIT & FIT
Destination(s): Mongolia
Tour Price: Upon request
Transfers between airport/hotel/airport
Local English-speaking guide (Olgii)
Driver and Russian mini bus vehicle throughout the stay
In Ulaanbaatar and for transfers: Japanese 4X4 vehicle
Fuel costs
3 nights at hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Overnight stay at local hotel in Ulaangom
Meals during the stay unless specified in the "does not include" section
Domestic flights Ulaanbaatar/Olgii and Khovd/Ulaanbaatar
Local trekking guide
Admission to the parks and museums mentioned
Music & traditional Mongolian dance show
Bivouac equipment
Extra drinks/alcohol
Personal purchases
Excess baggage on domestic flights – All baggage together allowed is 15kg
All visits or meals not mentioned in the program
Any excursion not mentioned
Travel insurance/repatriation
Travel Period: May to September
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UNITED NATIONS, November 23, updated -- Hours after Yemen strongman Ali Saleh announced a deal to step back from power in exchange for immunity, at the UN in New York Secretary General Ban Ki-moon summoned wire reporters to the stakeout in front of the Security Council.
Ban told the press that he had spoken with Saleh, who told him he will go to Saudi Arabia today to sign the deal, then come to New York for medical treatment. "I'll be happy to meet him," Ban said. He added that Saleh "he will still remain as president" but step back.
Inner City Press asked Ban if he had discussed with Saleh the issue of immunity, which was explicitly granted in the Gulf Cooperation Council deal that Saleh has repeatedly indicated he would agree to.
No, Ban said, "I have not discussed in detail on that matter." Some wonder: how could Ban not raise the issue?
Inner City Press: What about the immunity provisions of the GCC deal? Was this discussed at all?
SG: I have not discussed in detail on that matter, but there has been agreement among GCC members which was endorsed and supported by the UN Security Council resolution. I hope that all this should be the basis of furthering the process in Yemen.
Last Friday when Saudi Arabia Permanent Representative spoke to the media outside the General Assembly, Inner City Press asked him about the immunity provisions of the GCC deal Saudi Arabia was central to. He said that the deal belongs to the Yemeni people.
Close observers say that the US State Department was even more centrally involved in the GCC deal. So what will the US say?
In front of the Security Council Wednesday morning, Inner City Press asked this month's Council president Cabral about any meetings about Yemen.
He said he had spoken with Ban's envoy in Yemen over the weekend, and agreed that the Council will meet this coming Monday, November 28, after the US Thanksgiving holiday. Ali Saleh has a lot to be thankful for. Watch this site.
Update of 10:50 am -- UK Permanent Representative Mark Lyall Grant told Inner City Press that the Council will be briefed about Yemen on Monday, whether or not Saleh goes and signs the deal. He asked, has that happened?
Update of 11:48 am -- Saleh signed, on television. But another P5 Security Council member's Permanent Representative mused, "some say he has to leave in 30 days, some say in 90 days, I don't know."


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New 2019 SEAT Leon hatchback spied
singapore November 20, 2018 singapore, Technology
SEAT Leon will be replaced in 2019, and our most vivid images of the spy will show that all new models are being tested.
While the hatchback version of the new Mk4 is wearing a full-body disguise, you can still see the new family face, first seen on the new Tarraco SUV. In other words, the grille of the new car will be more vertical and lower on the front side of the car than on the old Leon, while its headlights are thinner and angular down to the edges of the grille.
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Behind Leon's smooth shape will become more angular; between the base of the rear window and the trunk lid will be a much more noticeable step. Large rear wing elements, which allows the use of a smaller window line without compromising aerodynamic efficiency. A small gap in the lining of the trunk lid suggests that the new Leon, like the Tarraco, will also have a bright full-width bar.
Previous shots of the spyware version with a pattern that gave us an undisguised look on the flanks of the car showed that the folds of the current car will be largely transferred to the new model. Dr. Matthias Rabe, a member of the company's board of directors in charge of research and development, told Auto Express last year: "Car styling is not a revolution, but a great evolution. You will see that this is Leon; You can not transfer it to any car in this segment. But this is what we work on, across the whole range; we now have a clear, consistent product design identity. "
The summer of the fourth generation will be a key part of a serious attack on the product from SEAT – the most intensive deployment of new or heavily revised models in the history of the Spanish company. It is also a key car in terms of electrification, and the plug-in hybrid version was confirmed for release in 2020.
"This is our biggest push ever." Said Rabe: "We had Ateka, now Arona, an update of Ibiza, tightened by Len. But only now are we really accelerating; Over the next three years, we will see six or seven new models, and most of them will be brand new. "
The next generation of Leon will still be based on the technology of the MQB VW Group platform – the same chassis parts that underlie the current car, as well as the Skoda Octavia and VW Golf. However, we can expect SEAT to stretch Leon's wheelbase a few millimeters to increase the cab's rear space. Three-door options will be discarded, and only five-door models and ST-salons will be presented.
The engine range will also be familiar with the 1.0 and 1.5-liter gasoline and 1.6-liter diesel. He will probably also receive at least some of the electronics architecture from the upcoming Mk8 Golf, which will allow the use of a flexible 48V hybrid, although this may happen later in the life of the car. The plugin arriving in 2020 will be able to travel 31 miles only on electricity.
SEAT EVs on the way
Along with the Leon PHEV, SEAT confirmed that in 2020 there will be a fully electric vehicle that is likely to take over the name of the SEAT Born when it arrives.
• The best electric cars are now available.
Speaking at Auto Express in 2017, SEAT project manager Alejandro Mesonero acknowledged that the car was signed. Mesonero directly compared it to Leon – another hint that the two cars have the same bodistille.
"The process for the MEB car was pretty fast," said Maisonero. "It is clear that these are SEATS. I enjoyed watching the MEB car sitting next to the next Leon in the studio. EV sits a little higher due to the location of the battery. [in the floor]and this is different from the packaging. "
SEAT also has ambitious plans for the recently launched Cupra brand – starting with the new hot Ateca. And, as Auto Express, which appeared in August, the company considers the possibility of using its high-performance models as cuprals in its own right. Rabe declined to comment on this speculation, but he said: "It is clear that Cupra is not limited to Len. There are many people in our organization who support this. "
What do you think of our exclusive images of the next SEAT Leon? Let us know in the comments below …
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People's Postcode Lottery funding available
Applications are open from Tuesday 4th August until Wednesday 19th August. Organisations can apply for grants between £500 and £20,000.
Interested organisations can apply to one of four trusts, which each support projects focussed on different themes:
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust will help good causes affected by COVID-19. Groups looking to adapt or expand services, or to increase their resilience should apply.
People's Postcode Trust funds projects aimed at promoting human rights, combatting discrimination and helping to prevent poverty.
Postcode Community Trust supports initiatives working to improve health and wellbeing in communities, including those that look to reduce isolation. The Trust also supports projects that increase participation in arts and physical recreation.
Postcode Local Trust is for groups looking to increase community access to outdoor space and improve biodiversity. Groups looking to improve sustainability or combat climate change are also encouraged to apply.
Good causes should apply to the trust that best supports the aims of their project. Short funding guides and an eligibility quiz can be found on each trust website to help applicants.
Posted on July 31, 2020 by Ronnie Cowan MPPosted in News
Greenock Telegraph 31st July 2020
When in one breath the UK Government is saying they will encourage folk back to food outlets by paying 50% of their fast food bill and then within days they are saying they will ban buy one get one free meal deals and one day you can't go to Spain then you can, then you can't , it is no wonder people get fed up.
We have all, to a greater and lesser extent, been pushed around during this Covid19 crisis and when things have gone so slowly for months it is only natural that when we think we see a light at the end of a tunnel, we want to accelerate towards it. But as the old adage goes, that light may just be a train coming in your direction.
Therefore, caution must still be our watchword. Of course, we want to get out and about, to eat and drink, to meet and greet. You may be in dire need of a holiday. Who would deny that opportunity to the frontline workers that have continued unabated during this crisis? My inbox is busy with correspondence from people that are annoyed at the current situation. They want it over and done with, they want to be able to travel abroad to a country of their choice, regardless of the expert advice. Some people are upset that pubs aren't back to pre Covid days. But thankfully these people are in the minority. The vast majority, the silent majority understand that we are at an important juncture in this journey that nobody wanted to go on. To ignore the advice at this stage is to welcome Covid19 back into our lives and our homes. History tells us that spring pandemics are often followed by a second more deadly wave in Autumn. While great strides are being made towards a vaccine we must continue to take small steps to protect our community. Frustrating it may be but necessary none the less.
Posted on July 31, 2020 August 11, 2020 by Ronnie Cowan MPPosted in Tele Column
Posted on July 31, 2020 August 3, 2020 by Ronnie Cowan MPPosted in Press Cuttings
Open letter to Pension Minister in support of divestment
We are concerned and disappointed that Pensions Minister Guy Opperman has publicly discouraged pension fund trustees from divesting from fossil fuel companies (7 July 2020). The Minister's recommendation that investors "nudge" and "cajole" oil and gas companies towards climate-friendly business models disregards the scale of the escalating climate crisis and ignores the clear moral, scientific and financial arguments for divestment.
Mr Opperman's anti-divestment stance also contradicts Government guidance (which lists divestment as one course of action for funds "seeking to demonstrate leadership") and his own previous communication in which he praised the "shift away from fossil fuels" in pension fund portfolios.
The Government is making welcome progress in embedding climate risk disclosure in the financial reporting of pension funds. It is therefore puzzling that the Minister dismisses divestment – which is rooted in sound financial risk management. The UN special envoy for climate action and finance Mark Carney, the G20's Financial Stability Board and the Environmental Audit Committee have publicly warned of the exposure of UK investors, including pension funds, to the risks of overvalued carbon assets which will be left 'stranded' as the world transitions to renewables. The particular vulnerability of the oil and gas sector during the COVID-19 pandemic has tarnished its brand as a safe investment and provides an important warning signal to investors.
Government efforts to establish the Paris Climate Agreement as a central reference for pension funds are warmly welcome. Yet Mr Opperman now undermines these by suggesting it is not necessary for pension funds to align investments with Paris at this point in time. With the devastating impacts of the climate emergency evident across the globe, we are left to wonder when the right moment might be.
The world's remaining carbon budget for the 1.5 degree temperature target is shrinking rapidly. Based on the principle of equity as enshrined in the Paris Agreement, Global North countries must cut carbon emissions faster, not delay and defer the necessary transformation to prolong business as usual.
Fossil fuel companies are not working towards aligning their business models with the Paris Agreement, as the Minister implies. Despite clear evidence that we need to leave fossil fuels in the ground, companies such as Shell and Exxon are planning to significantly expand fossil fuel extraction by 2030. For every £1 invested by fossil fuel majors, over 95p ends up in further expansion of oil and gas reserves that are incompatible with a Net Zero trajectory.
Astute investors know there are far better companies to invest in that are already delivering a green recovery and clean energy transition. At least 10 local authority pension funds are redirecting their investments away from fossil fuels and into clean energy solutions. Following calls from over 360 cross-party MPs for divestment, the Parliamentary Pension Fund has also begun to reduce fossil fuel holdings and shift investments into infrastructure funds dedicated to new solar and wind energy.
Mr Opperman's assertion that collaboration through investor engagement can turn fossil fuel majors into low-carbon companies is not borne out by evidence. Investor pressure has never reshaped any company's core business and cannot transform an entire sector of powerful multinationals. Governments must use their powers as policy makers to force fossil fuel companies to become Paris-compliant or wind down.
Divestment makes this easier: as pension holders reduce their exposure to this declining industry, they enable governments to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels without adverse effects on the wider public's hard earned pension pots.
Divestment is a logical course of action for prudent trustees who wish to manage the risks and benefit from the opportunities of the transition to a greener economy. Its financial merits and strong ethical appeal have created a growing demand for fossil free pensions. We appeal to Mr Opperman not to discourage others from following the actions that thousands of forward-thinking institutions have already taken.
Ronnie Cowan – Scottish National Party MP for Inverclyde
https://gofossilfree.org/uk/open-letter-guy-opperman
Posted on July 27, 2020 by Ronnie Cowan MPPosted in Press Cuttings
Written question – Employment tribunals [24/07/2020]
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the recommencing of employment tribunals throughout the UK as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement. (74665)
Tabled on: 15 July 2020
This question was grouped with the following question(s) for answer:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department has taken to ensure employment tribunals can take place in a timely manner during the covid-19 outbreak. (74663)
Chris Philp:
Employment Tribunals have continued to sit during the covid-19 lockdown restrictions by making use of online and remote technology to hear cases and ensure continued access to justice for users. Face to face hearings are now starting to resume where it is safe to do so in line with comprehensive and ongoing risk assessments. The details of Employment Tribunal receipts and disposals during the period of lockdown restrictions can be found here:
www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/hmcts-management-information-may-2020
Having responded effectively to the immediate crisis, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is now fully focused on recovering its operations to increase courts and tribunals capacity to deal both with normal workloads across jurisdictions and outstanding cases. HMCTS has recently published a progress update on its recovery plans.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/896779/HMCTS368_recovery_-_COVID-19-_Overview_of_HMCTS_response_A4L_v3.pdf
The Employment Tribunal Presidents have also published a document setting out how Employment Tribunals operate both now and in the months ahead.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FAQ-edition-date-1-June-2020.pdf
The answer was submitted on 24 Jul 2020 at 14:18.
Posted on July 24, 2020 by Ronnie Cowan MPPosted in Parliamentary Questions
Trade Bill
It is beyond belief that at a time when the economy is being hit hard by coronavirus the UK Government is preparing to inflict further job losses by walking out of talks with the EU in less than six months – even if no trade deal has been agreed.
This week, the UK Government queued up to block an attempt to protect our NHS from a post Brexit trade deal with Donald Trump. I have been contacted by dozens of Inverclyde constituents, this past few week, regarding the Trade Bill and many are deeply angry with plans to privatise the NHS, reduce food standards and attack animal welfare.
Just like his notorious Brexit referendum pledge for £350m a week for the NHS, Boris Johnson has shown that his promises are not worth the paper they are written on.
It's never been clearer that decisions about Scotland should be taken by the people who live here – not an out of touch Tory Westminster government.
Urgent Question – ISC Report [22/07/2020]


There is a healthy amount of guilt and a dangerous amount of guilt. Sometimes we do things that really have long lasting effects of guilt on us. The guilt lingers a bit longer than it should. Guilt is something that allows us to recognize that we did something wrong. Without a healthy amount of it, we might go on sinning, hurting others, without a second thought. But guilt that stays with us and that which we will not let go of is not healthy and makes us feel worthless.
There is NOTHING you can do that would make God stop loving you. Nothing. Forgiveness is a key component of growth and the ability to move forward. This applies to everyone. You must forgive everyone, whether it be yourself or someone else, for you to move on, for you to move forward.
In this scene from the 1998 version of Les Miserables, we see Jean Val Jean steal and get caught. The Bishop instantly forgives Val Jean and for the first time Val Jean feels God's love and his worth is restored.
Fr. Antony Hughes says, "Repentance is losing all hope in a better past." The past is behind us. There is nothing we can do about it. We can not dwell on it. Sure it is something we can learn from. If we're not learning then we're not growing. However, if we live so much in the past, its hard to forgive ourselves.
This is why we try to feed the good wolf. We've recognized that there is something in us that we do not like and instead of dwelling on that something, we dwell on the things that make us stronger, better, fuller.
A. Pray for the day, for friends, for family, for enemies. Thanksgiving, Forgiveness, Requests, Praise.
B. In the Fortify Program, Update the battle tracker. Go to Week 6. Check out, "Secure Your Home Base" and " Get Rid of a Trigger"
D. Journal the following: 1. Is there something that you have a hard time forgiving yourself for? 2. Is there other people in your life that need forgiveness from you? 3. Is there anyone that you need to ask for forgiveness?
Today's Tips: When the urges come, get up. Stop. Breathe. Pray. Get a ball, a tennis ball or something and play catch with someone and talk. The movement and discussion is helpful.


To interact with models; Left click and drag to rotate, Shift+left click and drag to pan, Ctrl+left click to zoom. To view Full Screen select double pointer icon in bottom right corner of screen.
The model has been constructed from pen and ink drawings created in the late 1960s to depict the stratigraphy of the Roman Temple site (second to fourth centuries CE) at Tell er Ras situated on Mt. Gerezim overlooking the city of Nablus situated some 50 miles north of Jerusalem. The original drawings were done by Oliver Unwin for the American Schools of Oriental Research excavations at that site directed by Robert Bull. This model allows researchers to view the stratigraphic elements of the site as a single entity rather than as a collection of individual plans and cross-sections.
Tell el-Hesi is a major archaeological site located on the south bank of Wadi el-Hesi (Nahal Shiqma), Israel. This site was excavated from 1890-1892 and from 1970-1983.
Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Salalah, Oman. The large imposing mound now cleared of external debris is the citadel/husn and was the target of excavations between 1997‐2007. Now slightly higher than 13 m., visible from the southern side are the semi‐attached corner bastions and the southern gate in the center. The towers and gate belong to the latest phase of the city (1500 AD). The latter has a bent‐axis configuration leading internally to a very large staircase. Internal excavations revealed a central courtyard surrounded by suites of rooms. Probably originally over four stories high, the building represents the home and ruling center of the Sultan. Clearly visible on the southern side, are massive blocks of the earliest city, ca. 950 AD. An earlier Iron Age settlement lies under the husn.


Cuando su barco llegue al puerto, aborde el Marlborough Flyer, un tren de vapor restaurado, y vea dos ciudades en un día. Siga a su guía en un viaje en tren panorámico entre Picton y Blenheim, donde tendrá tiempo libre para explorar las atracciones de Marlborough, o degustar el vino regional, cuando lo desee. Incluye servicio de transporte y ida y vuelta en tren.
Tarifa de tren de ida y vuelta y traslado en crucero a la estación de tren.
El tour es guiado y accesible en silla de ruedas.
A great day out. We were late getting back to the cruise ship, but lucky the ship waited for us. Great staff onboard.
A gorgeous steam train trip to Blenheim return. The Engine is just beautiful and we had 4 carriages out of 5 running on the day. The volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable about the train and area ,offering wine and songs to Blenheim. Blenheim itself has very little to offer. Time is best spent at the Wine Station.
My experience with Viator has always been exceptional tours. That is why I have scheduled tours with Viator. This time I scheduled shore excursion tours with Viator for my cruise. However, when my ship itinerary was changed due to a storm, I was in a panic and thought my vacation was going to be ruined! When I arrived on the ship, guest services allowed me to call customer service at Viator at 3:30am to change the dates of my shore excursions. Mike and Brian both at Viator customer service informed me that the cruise line and tour services were working to make the changes. My Viator shore excursions went perfectly. The train ride was fun! Exceptional wine/cheese plate at the wine station. Picton was a lovely town to stroll the square, gardens and art museum.
Great trip. Enjoyed it tremendously!! Would highly recommend.
Take a trip back in time on the beautifully restored Marlborough Flyer. Lovely old steam Smoke train running from Picton to Blenheim.
We had over 2 hours to explore Blenheim or visit local wineries.
A lovely journey in a lovely part of the world.
Especially if you like trains don't miss this one.
Every detail we were given about this trip was spot on. No dramas which is good for first time overseas travellers. Shuttle to Picton from wharf, dropped off opposite the train station, train trip was excellent. Time in Blenheim to wander around and take in the sights. Back to Picton which is such a pretty place. Markets were wonderful. Once again the commentary on the train was excellent, seems like everyone in NZ has a great sense of humour. Great.
The train ride was very relaxing and enjoyable. Standing outside give you the opportunity to take great pictures. Marlborough is a nice little town to have your lunch and walk around.
We had a memorable and enjoyable journey on the Marlborough Flyer to Blenheim, the scenery was beautiful even though the weather was not good.


Put this one in the super-easy-yet-effective column! Flowers, herbs and just a bit of good 'ol baking powder will take you most places any commercial scouring powders will. Now you can mix these potent cleaners safely without worry of chemicals and additives. You probably already have everything you need lying around the house, so why not get started with your Spring Cleaning this weekend?


About a month ago, while visiting Riverside Cemetery in Asheville, North Carolina, I come across the grave of Daniel Ogden pictured here. I was actually on my way to see a more "prominent" memorial in the cemetery when I noticed Daniel's gravestone was fallen over and lying on the ground. I snapped a few photos, simply because I always get the urge to document stones that look to be in trouble.
When I got home, I found a sweet epitaph for Daniel etched in the stone. I also snagged a little more information about him with a bit of research.
Fragrant sweets from memories' flowers.
I found Daniel in the North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975 collection at Ancestry. It states Daniel was born in Liddieville, Louisiana to Daniel W. Ogden of Woodville, Mississippi and Epsie Brown of Winnsboro, Louisiana. Daniel was married at the time of his death, and his occupation was Meat Cutter. His address was 403 West Haywood Street in Asheville, though his usual residence was listed as Mississippi.
Daniel's cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. It seems Daniel was one of the many with this disease who came to the Asheville area hoping the clean mountain air would improve their health. Sadly, for him, it did not. He passed away at the young age of 35.


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FIT2020 Networks and data communications 2 - Semester 1, 2009
Iqbal Gondal
Welcome to FIT2020/GCO3824. This unit covers internetworking protocols and their use.
FIT2020 Networks and Data Communications II will introduce students to advances in the distributed networked environment. The unit provides knowledge of internetworking protocols, QoS for critical applications, network management and TCP/IP operation. Access to the university's computer systems through an internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
describe the ISO OSI reference model
describe Internet protocol architecture
analyse the main functions and design issues of the network layer
describe the operation of IPv6
analyse the operation of TCP
understand network security risks, requirements, and common security measures
understand network management architecture
understand common Internet applications including email, ftp, telnet and the WWW
understand the basic concepts of multimedia communications and QoS
two-hour lecture and
two-hour tutorial
a minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of contact time in order to satisfy the reading and assignment expectations.
You will need to allocate up to 5 hours per week in some weeks, for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.
Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and tutorial sessions, however, you should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
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FIT2020 is a second unit in data communication and networks and this unit is not a prerequisite for any other unit.
Monash is committed to 'Excellence in education' (Monash Directions 2025 - http://www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/directions.html) and strives for the highest possible quality in teaching and learning.
To monitor how successful we are in providing quality teaching and learning Monash regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through Unit Evaluation Surveys. The University's Unit Evaluation policy (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/unit-evaluation-policy.html) requires that every unit offered is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys as they are an important avenue for students to "have their say". The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.
Faculties have the option of administering the Unit Evaluation survey online through the my.monash portal or in class. Lecturers will inform students of the method being used for this unit towards the end of the semester.
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/cheq/evaluations/unit-evaluations/
Dr Iqbal Gondal
For this unit, lectures, tutorials, lab exercises and on line discussion groups will be used for teaching.
1 Concepts of Protocols and Layered Architecture 03/03/2009
2 Network Layer Functions and Design Issues 10/03/2009
3 Internetworking 17/03/2009
4 The Internet and Routing Protocols 24/03/2009
5 IP Version 6 (IPv6) or IP New Generation (IPNG) 31/03/2009
6 Transport Services and Mechanisms 07/04/2009
7 Transport Protocol of the Internet � TCP and UDP 21/04/2009
8 Network Security 1 28/04/2009
9 Network Security 2 5/5/2009
10 Network Management and Internet Applications 1 12/5/2009
11 Internet Applications 2 19/5/2009
12 Multimedia Communications 26/5/2009
13 Revision 2/6/2009
William Stallings, Data Communications and Networking, Prentice Hall, 8th Edition, 2007
OPNET lab manual to accompany
Data and Computer Communications, Kevin Brown, Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2004, 0-13-148252-1
Text books are available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot be assured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.
OPNET software trail version from OPNET.COM (Free for teaching and learning purposes)
Students studying off-campus are required to have the minimum system configuration specified by the Faculty as a condition of accepting admission, and regular Internet access. On-campus students, and those studying at supported study locations may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook. You will need to allocate up to 3 hours per week for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.
Online Unit Book with 12 study guides, MUSO website, where discussion groups will be moderated by the lecturer
The Monash University Library site contains details about borrowing rights and catalogue searching. To learn more about the library and the various resources available, please go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au.
The Educational Library and Media Resources (LMR) is also a very resourceful place to visit at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/library/
You can contact the MUSO Support by phone : (+61 3) 9903 1268
To pass this unit, a student must obtain :
40% or more in the unit's examination and
40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment
an overall unit mark of 50% or more
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 44% then a mark of 44-N will be recorded for the unit.
Title : Assignment 1
This assignment will test concepts of layers, internetworking and routing.
Student should demonstrate skills in OSI model, internetworking and routing schemes.
Due date : 12th April 2009
This assignment will test concepts of routing protocols, transport layer, security, network management, QoS and application layer. This assignment will also require students to do lab work and include results to support their answers.
Students should demonstrate skills in routing protocols, transport layer, security, network management and application layer.
Due date : 11th May 2009
Assignments will be submitted by electronic submission at my.monash.edu.au in assignment section of the website
Coversheet can be found via Blackboard, in Assignments, quizzes, tests, exam prep section of the website.
There will be no assignment extensions, after cutoff date assignments will not be accepted.
Assignments received after the due date will be subject to a penalty or will not be accepted
Plagiarism and cheating are regarded as very serious offences. In cases where cheating has been confirmed, students have been severely penalised, from losing all marks for an assignment, to facing disciplinary action at the Faculty level. While we would wish that all our students adhere to sound ethical conduct and honesty, I will ask you to acquaint yourself with the University Plagiarism policy and procedure (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-procedures.html) which applies to students detected plagiarising.
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