I have previously written in this column to share with you the areas where I am devoting my time and focus: joint readiness, joint warfighting capability, and the development of leaders for the future. I have also shared with you my thoughts regarding the imperative for the Joint Force to remain focused on and responsive to the current National Command Authority. That responsiveness underpins healthy civil-military relations and is the hallmark of the Profession of Arms. I now write to share with you how we are channeling these priorities and professional focus into execution.
One of my priorities is joint readiness, which, from my perspective, is an ongoing engagement with the President and Secretary of Defense to provide timely and viable military options that, in the event of a crisis or contingency, are responsive to the desired policy endstate objectives of the National Command Authority. I also consider flexibility (transitioning from one crisis or contingency to another across the range of military options) and resiliency (sustaining what the Joint Force is doing) as part of joint readiness. Underlining the principles of responsiveness, flexibility, and resiliency is ensuring that our men and women never enter a fair fight.
Many of you have heard me talk about five strategic challenges: the four potential state competitors of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, and the nonstate challenge of violent extremist organizations. We colloquially refer to these five challenges as the 4+1. But these challenges cannot be the only ones we plan against. I am humble about our ability to predict the future, so I use the 4+1 as a planning construct. Benchmarking the Joint Force against one of these challenges or two of these state challenges simultaneously, along with violent extremism, helps inform our assessment of the current inventory of current joint capabilities and capacities. Looking at the trajectory of capability development in the context of the 4+1 also informs priorities for joint capability development. I assume that if we build a force that can deal with the challenges associated with the 4+1 today and in the future, we will have a Joint Force that can respond to the unexpected and that has a competitive advantage against any potential adversary.
The five strategic challenges have a number of implications for the Joint Force. The first one is foundational. We need a balanced inventory of joint capabilities that allow us to deter and defeat potential adversaries across the full range of military operations. As a nation, we do not have the luxury of choosing between a force that can fight the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and one that can deter and defeat a peer competitor. Nor do we have the luxury of choosing between meeting our current operational requirements and developing the capabilities we need to meet tomorrow's requirements. Getting that balance right—between current requirements and future requirements—will probably be one of the most important non-operational challenges we have as a team over the next few years.
The second implication is the need for us to more effectively employ the military instrument of national power to address the challenges Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea present. Each of these nations, in different ways, fully leverages economic coercion, political influence, unconventional warfare, information operations, cyber operations, and military posture to advance their interests. This is competition with a military dimension that falls below the threshold that would trigger a traditional and decisive military response. And since these countries compete in ways that mute our response, they continue to advance their interests at the qualitative and quantitative expense of our own.
The third implication, and to me one of the most significant, is that we have a mandate to keep pace with the character of war in the 21st century. While the nature of war—the violent clash of political will—has not changed, we should expect that any future conflict is going to be transregional, rapidly crossing the boundaries of geographic combatant commands; multidomain, simultaneously involving combinations of land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace operational domains; and multifunctional, including conventional operations, special operations, ballistic missiles, strike, cyber, and space capabilities. Not only will the pace and scope of future conflict be accelerated, but we are also going to see these functional capabilities fielded by both state and nonstate actors who will continually look for ways to harness those capabilities to exploit our vulnerabilities.
Therefore, the fourth implication is the need for greater strategic integration in the future, both in our strategy development and in our decisionmaking processes. The intent is to build a framework within which we can address these 4+1 challenges across the five operational domains with which we are dealing and the many associated functions. By expanding the way we develop our approach to Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, we are working to expand the intellectual capital that we are expending on these challenge sets, with the intended result of opening the aperture of viable and timely options to our National Command Authority. The next version of the National Military Strategy is being written to support this endstate.
.@GenDunford CJCS "What drives me and our Joint Staff is the changing character of war. How do we get more agile?"
To increase strategic integration in our decisionmaking process, the Joint Staff and I are working on how to better organize ourselves and organize information from across the Joint Force to better facilitate National Command Authority decisionmaking in a timely manner. We need to give the President and Secretary of Defense the right information on a routine basis so they can have real-time ability to see the fight; to visualize in time and space the opportunities to seize the initiative; and to better identify potential opportunity costs. Over time, as we successfully help the Secretary of Defense to see the Joint Force better, it will inform the assessment process to make recommendations for the prioritization and allocation of resources across all the combatant commands. In short, we are working to develop the conditions to exercise mission command at the strategic level.
What drives me, and what motivates our Joint Staff team, is the changing character of war. How do we get more agile? How do we frame decisions for our senior leadership in a more effective way? Just like every other endeavor in our profession, it begins with a common understanding of the threat, and a common appreciation for the capabilities and limitations of the Joint Force, and then a framework within which we could make real-time decisions that will most effectively employ that force.


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Era famoso per il suo ruolo di R2-D2 (o C1-P8 nella versione italiana) nella saga di Guerre stellari, del regista George Lucas. Quando Lucas lo ingaggiò per interpretare la parte di R2-D2 Baker lavorava come intrattenitore al circo e al cabaret con l'animatore Jack Purvis.

Baker, alto , appare, infatti, in 6 dei 9 film della saga, in quanto nel terzo episodio della trilogia prequel, Star Wars: Episodio III - La vendetta dei Sith, non prese parte alle riprese del film per questioni di salute ma Lucas volle comunque inserirlo tra i crediti. Ne Il ritorno dello Jedi, oltre al ruolo del piccolo droide interpreta anche l'Ewok Paploo. Avrebbe dovuto interpretare un altro Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick, ma non poté in quanto il giorno delle riprese stava male, e fu sostituito da Warwick Davis. Baker è nuovamente accreditato come R2-D2 anche in Star Wars: Il risveglio della Forza (questa volta come consulente), senza aver mai preso parte fisicamente alle riprese. Il film diretto da J. J. Abrams è uscito nelle sale nel dicembre 2015.

Appare anche in altri film, come The Elephant Man, I banditi del tempo (con Jack Purvis), Amadeus, Labyrinth - Dove tutto è possibile e Willow. Verso la fine degli anni novanta, Baker intraprese una breve carriera a teatro partecipando ad alcune commedie. Occasionalmente si è cimentato anche come musicista. Nel luglio del 1997, ad esempio, suonò l'armonica a bocca con la James Coutts Scottish Dance Band.

È morto il 13 agosto 2016 a Manchester dopo una lunga malattia.

Filmografia parziale

Cinema
 Guerre stellari (Star Wars), regia di George Lucas (1977)
 L'Impero colpisce ancora (The Empire Strikes Back), regia di Irvin Kershner (1980)
 Flash Gordon, regia di Mike Hodges (1980)
 The Elephant Man, regia di David Lynch (1980)
 I banditi del tempo (Time Bandits), regia di Terry Gilliam (1981)
 Il ritorno dello Jedi (Return of the Jedi), regia di Richard Marquand (1983)
 Amadeus, regia di Miloš Forman (1984)
 Mona Lisa, regia di Neil Jordan (1986)
 Labyrinth - Dove tutto è possibile (Labyrinth), regia di Jim Henson (1986)
 La bella addormentata (Sleeping Beauty), regia di David Irving (1987)
 Star Wars: Episodio I - La minaccia fantasma (Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace), regia di George Lucas (1999)
 Star Wars: Episodio II - L'attacco dei cloni (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones), regia di George Lucas (2002)
 Star Wars: Episodio III - La vendetta dei Sith (Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith), regia di George Lucas (2005)
 Star Wars: Il risveglio della Forza (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), regia di J. J. Abrams (2015)

Televisione
 Il gobbo di Notre Dame (film 1982), regia di Michael Tuchner
 Le cronache di Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia) – serie TV, episodi 2x03-2x04-2x05 (1989)

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Baker, Kenny

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Q: Setting a dynamic drop down value in JavaScript I've been working on this issue for days and feel like I'm at a dead end so hoping someone can help out.
I have a form that's used to log calls.  The form has two drop downs Reason and Resolution which are created using an array.
When a call is dropped for whatever reason I want the user to click a button called Lost Call and have it fill out the form with specific information.
It works for every field but the Resolution field. I can't get that one to populate.
The lost call button calls a function using onClick.
<Input type="button" value="Lost Call" onClick="LostCall()" />

All my code is HTML5 and JavaScript.
Here is my HTML code:
<select id="Reason"><option value=" "></option></select>
<select id="Resolution"><option value=" "></option></select>

The script I use to create the drop downs I got from here:
http://jsfiddle.net/bdhacker/eRv2W/
Other then changing the Variable names to suit my form and less options the code is the same.
The Question is how can I make it to where someone clicks lost call the form is filled out including the Reason and Resolution with specific values when the Resolution values are dynamically generated?
Here is the script for the Lost Call Button:
function LostCall() {
      var Reason = document.getElementById("Reason");
      Reason.Value = 'Misc/Other';
      var Resolution = document.getElementById("Resolution");
      Resolution.Value = 'Lost Call';

Using the above Reason is populated but not Resolution. Also note both Misc/Other and Lost Call are options available in the array I'm using.

A: if the value you are assigning in the list of options, try this approach:
function LostCall() {
    document.getElementById("Resolution").selectedIndex = "2";
}

check out the following resource (press the "try it yourself" button) : http://www.w3schools.com/jsref/prop_select_selectedindex.asp

A: EDIT: Updated fiddle.

Hmm, your code is working, as I've tried it in this quick fiddle
Are you simply missing a closing } or was that just a simple mistake when typing this question?

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This South Portland, Maine hotel is 0.5 miles from the Maine Mall. Other local attractions, including Hadlock Field, the Neal S. Dow House, and the University of Southern Maine are approximately 15 minutes drive from the hotel.
Marriott Portland at Sable Oaks provides a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge). This family-friendly South Portland hotel has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Business amenities include a business center, complimentary wireless Internet access, and meeting rooms for small groups. Marriott Portland at Sable Oaks has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Free parking is available. This is a smoke-free property (fines may apply for violations).
Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and clock radios. Guestrooms have TV with premium cable channel(s), HBO, and Showtime. Bathrooms feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Room needed update. Hotel in process of new dining. Small personal wall mounted mirror broken.
Marriott Staff Don't Care about your stay.
There was no indication on Hotels.com that the Marriott was undergoing construction. We were told at check in that we would be put as far away as possible from the work being done. That didn't matter it was so loud, and it shook the room. We took video. When we checked out were were told they wouldn't do anything for use because we booked via a third party, so they basically didn't care if we were unhappy. The room itself had wallpaper peeling and a view of a side roof. There was hair still in the tub and sink, and dust/dirt spots on the comforter and towels. This was probably our 4th-5h time staying here, and it was so poor we won't be coming back to this property or any Marriot.
The front seat lady showed little interest in accommodating a simple request which was to give me a single bed instead of double bed. Without even looking in the system she claimed that there were no rooms with single bed available when the entire parking lot was empty.


Before you can say "zucca"—the Italian word for a specific type of pumpkin similar to butternut squash—Ogden's Zucca Trattoria & Market (MyZucca.com) will be relocating. Zucca is my favorite Ogden restaurant, and when I heard it was moving, I was sort of hoping it would bring its terrific Italian fare closer to Salt Lake City. But the Ogdenites win: Zucca will be moving from its current location in South Ogden to 225 25th St. in downtown Ogden. Zucca closed its South Ogden restaurant near the end of June and will reopen in August. Stay tuned here for details.
Pro & Amateur Cooks Unite!
The Park City Culinary Institute (CulinarySchoolUtah.com), which offers a culinary education aimed at would-be professionals, is joining forces with Utah's premier cooking school for the home chef: Salt Lake Culinary Center (SaltLakeCulinaryCenter.com). Commenting on the partnership of the two culinary educational organizations, which will take place starting in January 2016, Park City Culinary Institute's director, Laurie Moldawer, said, "Combining recreational and professional training will take both programs to a higher level." Diane Sheya, director of Salt Lake Culinary Center added, "This opportunity will allow our facility, and us by association, to participate in the entire culinary spectrum; from home cooks to certified professionals." While Salt Lake Culinary Center caters primarily to the amateur home cook looking to up their kitchen game, Park City Culinary Institute offers an intensive certification program for professionals with a tuition of $6,495.
Spitz, "the home of the döner kebab," is coming to Sugar House (1201 E. Wilmington Ave.). According to the owners, the new Sugar House location of Spitz—complete with a new patio area planned—is scheduled to open July 6.


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Google, Microsoft, and Apple Are Fighting For Classrooms - Where Do They Stand Currently?
Daniyal Malik
education, Google, news, Technology, video, videos
The education-tech market is massive. It is expected to reach $43 Billion in United States alone this year and not missing out on any opportunity, Apple, Google and Microsoft are battling out constantly for their dominance. They all want to make consumers feel that they are a part of a brilliant future when they select their technology in classroom, hence resulting into better profits, loyalty and impression of the company.
Till 2011, Apple used to own most number of devices in U.S schools but it all changed when Google came out with Chromebooks and as seen last year, Chromebooks had 60 percent of the market share. It was a great invention with a student friendly price tag and compatible technology to deal with every school related tasks.
Microsoft stood second with 22 per cent and Apple with 18 percent of total shipments to U.S schools in 2018.
Chart courtesy of CNBC.
These devices together have changed the environment of classrooms for better. It has become relatively easier for students and teachers to understand various topics and discuss them while seeing them in real with the help of videos, AR and 3D technology.
In response to the current scenario, Apple introduced more possibilities after announcing the 9.7 inch iPad 6, which was priced at $299 for students (originally $329). It provided the opportunity to seamlessly work within the apps with the help of new accessories along. Students are now able to writing and storing notes with the help of Apple pencil, taking screenshots of visuals for the iBook with high-definition camera and have productive fun in classrooms with attached keyboard. The device is so powerful, superlight, budget friendly and easy to use that public schools across U.S loved it more than anything.
But when it came to sharing, Google won the game with its comprehensive G-Suite and targeting the most important parts of education. The company provided a platform to everyone in the class, especially teachers, to coordinate and manage their work in a much better way. They made their apps to work efficiently on every device so when today, there is immense amount of appreciation for ipads and tablets, Google again remains top favorite for students due to its widespread software strategy.
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You might not believe this at first, but outside U.S, the clear cut winner is Microsoft with 57% of classroom sales in 2018. This is largely due to emerging markets that lack the internet connection for chromebooks to work or iPads to show off itself. Realizing the significance of bringing technology to more classrooms, Microsoft played their move with Surface devices. It is quite like a tablet but with pencils and considerably better accessories.
Besides that, Microsoft has also jumped into the classrooms by making students learn how to code for games. With interactive courses, children are taught the very basics of computer language and the amount of interest it is gathering, the future of computer science indeed looks very bright.
The biggest benefit of this clash, however, is to the schools as students are given a variety of technology to choose from for their work. It doesn't matter who ever wins in future, the classroom of today has the potential to make humans learn about the world on a whole new level and also transform them into well equipped geniuses.
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The Newsroom: HBO Series Renewed for Third Season Says Star
by Trevor Kimball, September 4, 2013
It seems fitting that Jeff Daniels, who plays anchor Will McAvoy, would report the news that The Newsroom has been renewed for a third season. The star tweeted, "It's official. #Newsroom coming back for a Season 3." HBO hasn't issued a statement yet.
Though it's not a big ratings hit for HBO, the renewal doesn't come as a surprise. The drama fits well with HBO's brand, boasts an impressive cast and crew, and often has critics and viewers buzzing.
What's more, the pay-for-view channel's president, Michael Lombardo, said in July that he expected the show to return.
The renewal comes following HBO's announcment that next season will be the end of their second-biggest show, True Blood.
Season two of The Newsroom is currently airing and averaging 1.8 million viewers for initial airings. The season finale, the conclusion of a two-parter, will air on Sunday, September 15th.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear The Newsroom is returning? Is it a "must watch" show for you?
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Love the show, the cast, the topics. Smart, funny, true. As usual my dreams conflict with reality and Aaron Sorkin provides the link!
Thank goodness it is coming back. It's the only reason my husband and I subscribe to JOB.
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Iraqi Instagram star shot dead in Baghdad
Tara Fares was shot dead in broad daylight last week by an unknown gunman while driving her luxury Porsche convertible in the Baghdad neighborhood of Camp Sarah.
CCTV footage showed the car being driven along a narrow alleyway as a man ran towards it, moments before she was killed.
The former Miss Baghdad had more than 2.6 million followers and was known for her outspoken comments on freedom, life, and religion.
A statement released on Sunday (October 7) by the Interior Ministry, which is investigating Fares' death, said that she was killed by a known "criminal extremist group". The ministry did not say whether the gunmen have been detained.
Fares' death came two days after civil rights activist Suad al-Ali was shot dead by a gunman in brazen daylight in her native southern city of Basra. Her driver was also shot in the back.
A month earlier, Rafeef al-Yassiri, a famous plastic surgeon and of owner a specialised beauty spa 'The Barbie Clinic' was found dead in her home. A week later Rasha al-Hassan, the manager and owner of a beauty centre, was also found dead in her home.
The three women were known for their humanitarian efforts and their support for human right cases. The circumstances of the women's deaths remain unknown.
Although it is not clear if any of the deaths are connected, women's rights activist Hama Edward said all four women were targeted to prevent them from being part of Iraqi public life.
"The move was meant to stop the transition from extremism and social isolation to an open horizon where women can efficiently participate in social life through humanitarian, communal and human rights activities," Edward told Reuters.
Local media reports also described women as being "targeted" and described the four deaths as "killings".
Haider Issam Nahdi Younis, who manages social media accounts for Iraqi celebrities, said some artists and models have closed their social media accounts after receiving death threats following the deaths of the four Iraqi women.
Edward called on the Iraqi Interior Ministry to reveal the findings of the investigation into Fares' death to ease public fears and prevent more women from retreating from public life out of fear of being targeted.
A recent decrease of the influence of conservative Islamists who came to power after 2003 encouraged a number of young women to enter the modeling industry despite the challenges, including restrictions on what clothes to display and routine online abuse.
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CWPS-WISERD leads major new project to IMAGINE a more spatially just future
on July 10, 2017 in News
Researchers in the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society / WISERD@Aberystwyth are leading a major new European project to examine inequalities between regions and explore how the concept of 'spatial justice' can be built into regional policy. The IMAJINE project (Integrative Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe) was launched with a meeting in Brussels in January, attended by the 15 consortium partners.
The five-year study aims to come up with new policy approaches for tackling inequality and promoting a fairer distribution of resources across the EU. Having been awarded a grant of almost €5m by the European Union, it is one of the largest social sciences projects to be financed as part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme. It will combine the expertise of economists, geographers, planners, political scientists and sociologists working both on European-level analysis and detailed case studies in 11 countries, including Wales. Elements of the IMAJINE study include: analysis of socio-economic statistics on inequalities; an online survey to explore public perceptions of regional inequalities and cohesion policies; investigations into the connections between regional inequalities and migration, and regional inequalities and movements for political autonomy; research on how governments use the distribution of public services and resources to address inequalities; 'participatory scenario building' exercises with stakeholders to explore potential policy options for tackling inequality.
The IMAJINE team in CWPS-WISERD, including Professor Michael Woods, Professor Rhys Jones, Dr Anwen Elias, Dr Maria Plotnikova, Dr Catrin Wyn Edwards, Dr Rhys Dafydd Jones, Dr Huw Lewis and Dr Elin Royles, is responsible for the overall coordination of the project, leading a work package on spatial justice and territorial autonomy movements, and contributing to research across all parts of the project.
Professor Michael Woods said: "Recent events have shown that many people feel that the regions in which they live are not getting a fair deal. Territorial cohesion is a key principle for the European Union, yet since 2008 inequalities between different regions in Europe have increased and there is a growing consensus that we need to re-examine policies for social cohesion and regional development. By taking a broad, multi-disciplinary approach, we hope in IMAJINE to encourage fresh thinking and new ideas."
For more information see the project website at www.imajine-project.eu


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Sidcup is hosting its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Sidcup Green on Saturday December 1 from 12 noon – 6pm.
Two Christmas films are also being shown on a big screen, inside marquees.
Anyone who spends at least £15 in a small business in Sidcup on the day of the extravaganza can bring their receipts to Sidcup Green and be entered into a draw with a top prize of £1,000.
In Erith, the Christmas festivities kick off with the return of the Erith Kitchen this Saturday.
Head down to Pier Road between 11.30am and 6.30pm to sample tasty treats from a variety of street food stalls.
Enjoy some seasonal music from local musicians or take part in some of the family activities.
There will be plenty of cover to keep everyone warm and dry.
The festive fun continues around the town throughout December with a variety of Christmas events planned, including a grotto bar and pop-up cinema at the Old Carnegie Library. Visit www.greatererith.com to find out more.
In Crayford, the decorations are all up and the annual "Christmas Cracker" will take place on the forecourt of the Crayford Social Club in Crayford Way (opposite Waterside Gardens).
Residents can pop in for a mince pie, glass of wine and to see Father Christmas on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
In Welling, Bexley Grammar School Parents' Association is holding a Christmas Market this Saturday between 11am and 3pm.
At Blackfen Community Library, a special festive event from 12pm on Saturday December 8 will include a free Santa's Grotto, Christmas characters and Christmas crafts, all culminating with the lights being turned on at 4.30pm.
Find out more about Christmas events in our libraries at www.bexley.gov.uk/libraries.
If this doesn't jingle your bells why not pop along to enjoy the festive Yule Village in Bexleyheath? This Nordic treat gives visitors the opportunity to experience traditional continental celebrations in the heart of Bexleyheath.
Enjoy the free magical experience until December 23. Visit www.enjoybexleyheath.co.uk for more information.
Deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for growth Cllr Louie French said: "Our town centres benefit from a great blend of small independent businesses trading alongside the larger household names.
Visit www.bexley.gov.uk/events for more festive events and keep an eye on @whatsoninbexley.


Home » Latest » Today's Paper » Editorial Page » The other side of 35-A!
There could be other interesting sides to the story if the article is attempted to be repealed. What happens if the well to do Muslims in India decide to come to Kashmir, buy land and houses and set up industries and other businesses? They will comparatively feel safe anywhere in the Muslim majority State compared to some volatile parts of India where they regularly face lynching and communal riots.
Repealing of Article 35-A creates an apprehension among Kashmiris of being swept away by the rich from the mainland. On the contrary, Kashmir may turn into something which no one could have imagined!
The controversy regarding the article 35-A has now been in the news for some time. The shut downs called by various organizations to show the resentment of the masses against tempering with the Article 35-A of the Constitution have been total and unprecedented in the recent memory. The next ones may happen in January when the Supreme Court again takes up the case. The reason for this unparalleled protest is the fear of being swept away from the valley where people have been living right from the Stone Age by hordes of people from the Indian Mainland. Apprehension among people is of the Hindutva followers buying the land and property and taking away all the jobs. People fear a demographic change. The Muslim majority getting reduced to a minority! At the moment, Jammu & Kashmir is the only Muslim majority state in India. If the entry gets opened up, it may no longer be a Muslim majority state and Kashmiri Muslims could be reduced to a minority. That is alleged aim of the Hindutva elements. The plea for total integration is meaningless as the so called autonomy of the state has been reduced to an empty shell through various presidential orders implemented through the very article supposed to guard state's autonomy!
There could be other interesting sides to the story if the article is attempted to be repealed. What happens if the well to do Muslims in India decide to come to Kashmir, buy land and houses and set up industries and other businesses? They will comparatively feel safe anywhere in the Muslim majority State compared to some volatile parts of India where they regularly face lynching and communal riots. Even Jammu would be a good choice for them. Because of the continuous turmoil in the valley, they may prefer Jammu. There are many Muslim billionaires such as Azim Premji, M.A.Yousaf Ali, Yusuf Hamied, Azad Moopen, and Habil Khorakiwala and so on. They could do a lot for Kashmiris if they have access in setting up various units with Kashmiris helping them! The Hindutva extremists interesting in changing the demography of the state could get an anti-climax if such a thing happens! India has a population of around two hundred million Muslims. At least 1% would be well to do especially in the South. That would mean at least 2 million people with money to invest somewhere! They would be at home in Kashmir. The locals would welcome them! There are many instances of marriages taking place between Kashmiri Muslims and Muslims living in different parts of India. There could be social integration of Kashmiri Muslims with Muslims from different parts of India. Again this may not be to the liking of the Hindutva elements who want to reduce Muslim majority of Kashmir.
While one is discussing the Article 35-A, some people could recall another legislation which is yet to be implemented very truly and honestly. That law is derived from the basic constitution of the State. That is the Resettlement Act which was duly passed by the State Legislature as part of the fulfillment of the Constitutional obligation for the people who had left the J & K in a state of uncertainty. It was for the return of people who had gone to Pakistan between 1947 and 1954. In fact, the State had already created the post of the Custodian General to takeover and safe guard the properties of these people who were forced to leave in unusual circumstances. Incidentally, the Resettlement Act should normally apply to the Kashmiri Pandits also who too had to leave in very unusual circumstances even though it was primarily meant for the people who had left from 1947 to 1954. The Act had been stayed by the Supreme Court of India. Some of these people have actually returned to reclaim their properties but they were told that these properties have been taken over by the state as evacuee properties. If the Resettlement Act is implemented lakhs of people would be able to return and settle back. They can also reclaim their properties. If Resettlement Act is not implemented then Article 35-A too cannot be removed. People are saying that if genuine Kashmiri citizens who left in unusual circumstances are not allowed to come back and settle in Kashmir which had been their home from earliest times, how can hordes of Indians be allowed to come and settle in Kashmir who have never had any ancient or recent connection with it?


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Warm Memories of the Winter School
The EFMD(ESMU) HUMANE Winter School is designed to develop the leadership potential of senior administrators in business schools and universities. Nadine Burquel looks back at its first 12 years.
When the European Centre for Strategic Management of Universities (ESMU) and the Heads of University Management and Administration Network in Europe (HUMANE) launched their Winter School in 2003 they were eager to train the next generation of European university senior administrators. The aim was also to develop a cadre of professional senior university administrators and encourage them to network across Europe.
The belief was that senior leaders and managers must be able to understand the global challenges facing their institutions; and acquire the necessary skills to lead their institutions through complex developments.
The HUMANE network was launched in the mid-1990s to promote the professional development and networking of university heads of administration in Europe. Through the integration of the activities of ESMU into EFMD in 2013, the Winter School is now undergoing exciting new developments in the global context of EFMD's activities.
Business schools and universities have seen tremendous changes in the last few years. Global competition for talent has risen significantly while public funding has decreased and new information technology offers opportunities to address new markets. It has more than ever become vital to face complex changes and establish a strong brand and reputation.
The Winter School is a major international leadership development programme in higher education management which is unique at the European level. It brings together senior administrators from business schools and universities from all over Europe.
Participants are supported by their heads of administration or heads of school. They submit a detailed application to their school or institution outlining their interest and their reasons for wanting to attend the Winter School. This often follows an internal selection procedure.
A Steering Committee of EFMD and HUMANE representatives selects the best candidates out of each year's applications and accepted 40 applicants (a record number) for the 2014 session.
The Winter School will expand as demand grows and is now considering offering multiple editions in different parts of the world.
The programme is delivered over five days, currently at the Continuing Education Centre of the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia in Spain, a dynamic university that has had a significant impact on regional innovation.
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Kyrgyz journalist and rights advocate Azimjon Askarov is seen on January 24, 2017. CPJ recently signed on to a letter to Frederica Mogherini, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, urging for his release. (AP/Vladimir Voronin)
CPJ joins letter to EU's Mogherini urging release of Kyrgyz journalist Askarov
By Gulnoza Said/CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator on July 1, 2019 3:30 PM EDT
CPJ joined seven other human rights and freedom of expression groups in writing a letter, made public today, calling on the government of Kyrgyzstan to release journalist and rights advocate Azimjon Askarov.
The letter was sent on June 11 to Frederica Mogherini, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, and was made public in the run-up to the European Union-Central Asia ministerial meeting to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, on July 7. The letter calls on Mogherini to urge Kyrgyz authorities to release Askarov immediately and transfer him to a safe third country for medical treatment.
Askarov, 68, is an independent journalist and activist from southern Kyrgyzstan who has been serving a life sentence since June 15, 2010, on charges brought in retaliation to his work, according to CPJ research. His family told CPJ on June 3 that they were concerned about his health in prison.
In 2016, the U.N. Human Rights Committee released a statement saying that Askarov was subject to torture and mistreatment and should be released without delay. However, Kyrgyz authorities defied the United Nations and upheld his life sentence in 2017, as CPJ reported at the time.
The full text of the letter is available here.
Gulnoza Said is a journalist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience in New York, Prague, Bratislava, and Tashkent. She has covered issues including politics, media, religion, and human rights with a focus on Central Asia, Russia, and Turkey.
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Q: ASP NET Core AWS No RegionEndpoint or ServiceURL configured when deployed to Heroku Hi I deployed my WEB API project to Heroku but I get an AWS exception 'No RegionEndpoint or ServiceURL configured'
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A: Looks like you are building a ASP.NET Core application which doesn't use web.config other then some IIS integration. You should either put the region in the appsettings.json file like shown here https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/developer/configuring-aws-sdk-with-net-core/ or set the environment variable AWS_REGION to your desired region.


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Monday | December 2nd, 2013
Red Kettle Cash Stolen in D.C.
Jatrice Martel Gaiter
A knife-wielding thief made off with an estimated $10,000 in cash from one of the Salvation Army's community centers in Washington, D.C., the proceeds of a weekend's holiday Red Kettle Campaign.
Salvation Army National Capital Area Commander Maj. Lewis Reckline, in a statement to The NonProfit Times, said that someone broke into the Solomon G. Brown Corps Community Center at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. It is believed that the individual must be someone who knows where the safe was located.
The suspect was confronted by a security guard during the theft and drew a knife. Reckline said the guard was not harmed. A description of the individual was not made available.
"The Salvation Army is grateful the on-duty security officer at Solomon G. Brown was unharmed during this incident. We are praying for the suspect(s) involved," said Reckline. "We hope all of the money taken will be returned. These were funds donated by the community to help locally struggling families who reside in Southeast D.C. The Salvation Army is continuing to cooperate fully with D.C. Police during the investigation. We are asking for the community's prayers during this time."
Reckline said that the funds were being stored at the community center rather than being deposited in the bank because it was a holiday weekend and the banks were closed. SA is assisting the D.C. Metropolitan Police with the investigation, and anyone with information is being encouraged to contact them.
The Solomon G. Brown Corps Community Center has proven to be a valuable asset for the local community. During the past year, the Center assisted 4,011 families in Wards 7 and 8 during the past year.
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Bitcoin price is once again attempting to break past the key $7,000 barrier on its climb.
If it does, bullish pressure could kick in and complete the formation of a long-term double bottom reversal pattern.
The pattern's neckline would be at the $8,400 mark and a break higher could spur a prolonged rally.
Bitcoin price is back to the key $7,000 mark and a strong upside break could confirm that a big rebound is in order.
The 100 SMA is below the longer-term 200 SMA on this time frame to signal that the path of least resistance is still to the downside. In other words, resistance is more likely to hold than to break.
However, the gap between the two indicators has narrowed significantly to indicate that a bullish crossover may be in the works. In that case, more buying pressure could be seen once completed, giving bitcoin price enough energy to sustain a move past $7,000.
This would put in on track towards testing the neckline around $8,400 to $8,500 and complete a large double bottom pattern. This reversal formation would span around $2,700 in height, which suggests that the resulting move could be roughly the same size.
RSI is still heading lower for now, though, so sellers might have the upper hand. Similarly stochastic is moving south so bitcoin price could follow suit while sellers stay in control. Sustained bearish momentum might even lead to another test of the bottoms at $5,800.
However, the mood is somewhat positive in the industry as investors await the SEC decision on pending bitcoin ETF applications. To top it off, risk appetite has been evident in global financial markets thanks to developments in NAFTA and Brexit.
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New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced the acquisition of W12 Studios, a digital design studio based in London, as part of efforts to bolster its digital and creative design capabilities. The company, however, did not divulge the size of the deal.
"With a highly talented team of multidisciplinary designers with expertise in visual, interaction, motion, sonic and creative technology, W12 Studios creates iconic experiences and products for leading global brands," TCS said in a statement. It said W12 Studios will be part of TCS Interactive, strengthening the gamut of creative and experience services.
TCS Interactive is the digital design division within TCS' business and technology services organisation, and focuses on addressing challenging business problems through design thinking, creativity, contextual knowledge and use of technology.
"Over the years, we have invested in state-of-the-art design studios, content studios, design labs and distributed Agile engineering centres staffed with cutting edge multidisciplinary talent to help them in these journeys… "With its bold, provocative and visionary approach to design, W12 Studios adds to TCS Interactive's portfolio of services…," said Krishnan Ramanujam, President, Business and Technology Services at TCS.
The statement further said W12 Studios would retain its current name, branding and location in London's historic Metropolitan Wharf in Wapping. Its co-founders will continue to lead W12 Studios and maintain their current roles.


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In addition to the living spaces, the downstairs includes two bedrooms, a laundry room, and a stylish full bathroom accented with glossy penny tile and open wood shelving.
Venture upstairs to enjoy the spacious owner's suite, complete with a walk-in closet and full bathroom with dual vanity, vessel sinks, and on-trend tile. The owner's suite also enjoys access to a private sun deck which is ideal for happy hour, sunbathing, or al fresco meals.
The outdoor space is the perfect complement to the home's interior. You can enjoy the beautiful landscaping from the screened front porch, while dining al fresco by the fire on the concrete patio, in the shaded slice of the backyard, or from the second floor lounge. Automobiles are hidden out of sight in the covered carport behind an electric gate.
This outstanding property at 1612 Hether is now offered for sale for $850,000. Contact us for a private viewing of this one-of-a-kind home.


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From Biscuits to Bishop
I am delighted by friends and colleagues who have been working on a project for May-June 2021 entilted From Biscuits to Bishop: Changing women, changing church - A celebration of Anglican women's history in Brisbane Diocese. From Biscuits to Bishop is a multimedia exhibition celebrating Anglican women . The digital exhibition, to be launched in mid-2021, will be complemented by a display of objects and memorabilia in St John's Cathedral Brisbane...
The exhibition begins with the formation of the Diocese of Brisbane in 1859. The diverse group of women profiled, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait, gender diverse and overseas born women, is representative of their eras – both those working within cultural and political restraints and those who intentionally pushed the boundaries for women's participation in church and society.
The Church is a mirror of wider society. Throughout history, patriarchal structures in the church restricted the roles women could play. Widespread challenges to patriarchy gained pace in the early 20th century. As women moved into different roles in society, the church's response was generally slow, adopting these social movements decades after secular institutions.
Largely unsung, church women have contributed vitally to the development of Brisbane in the 150 years since the formation of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane in 1859. Women have fund-raised to build churches, established schools for the education of girls, supported soldiers in war, and championed women's rights to leadership in churches.
From prescribed functions of biscuit makers and fund raisers, women pursued new paths as educators, missionaries, and activists throughout the 20th century. The key issue in the latter half of the century was the ordination of women. Largely due to the efforts of the Movement for the Ordination of Women, changes to church law in Brisbane Diocese to permit the ordination of women as deacons were made in 1988. Further changes allowed women to be priests in 1992 and bishops in 2008. The first woman to hold the office of bishop in Brisbane was the Right Reverend Alison Taylor, consecrated in 2012, as bishop for the Southern region.
So we move from biscuits to bishop. Through considering the life stories of women we trace the evolving position of women in the diocese—from the kitchen to the boardroom, and from laity to clergy.
The exhibition will run for 6 weeks from Friday 7 May until Sunday 20 June in St John's Cathedral, Brisbane.
Contacts for this Exhibition are: or Dr Gwenneth Roberts, gwen.roberts@uq.edu.au mobile +61417660288 or Revd Kate Ross, kross@stjohnscathedral.com.au


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Background In addition to the BAC-based reference sequence of the accession Columbia-0 from the year 2000, several short read assemblies of THE plant model organism Arabidopsis thaliana were published during the last years. Also, a SMRT-based assembly of Landsberg erecta has been generated that identified translocation and inversion polymorphisms between two genotypes of the species.
Results Here we provide a chromosome-arm level assembly of the A. thaliana accession Niederzenz-1 (AthNd-1_v2c) based on SMRT sequencing data. The best assembly comprises 69 nucleome sequences and displays a contig length of up to 16 Mbp. Compared to an earlier Illumina short read-based NGS assembly (AthNd-1_v1), a 75 fold increase in contiguity was observed for AthNd-1_v2c. To assign contig locations independent from the Col-0 gold standard reference sequence, we used genetic anchoring to generate a de novo assembly. In addition, we assembled the chondrome and plastome sequences.
Conclusions Detailed analyses of AthNd-1_v2c allowed reliable identification of large genomic rearrangements between A. thaliana accessions contributing to differences in the gene sets that distinguish the genotypes. One of the differences detected identified a gene that is lacking from the Col-0 gold standard sequence. This de novo assembly extends the known proportion of the A. thaliana pan-genome.


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Nashville, TN (October 30, 2013)—Hummingbird Productions contributed an original song, "Oh…Let's Krystal," to a promotional campaign for Krystal Restaurants in the southeast region.
Hummingbird's client for the new Krystal campaign was MARC USA/Chicago, Inc. For the campaign, Hummingbird produced a new song, "Oh…Let's Krystal," a contemporary, "rock out" piece of music featuring vocals. Each of the spots features voice over work from country music artist Andy Griggs. "Oh…Let's Krystal" was written by Casey Cornett and Ryan Sutton. The new song can currently be heard in three new 30-second TV spots.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Krystal Restaurants owns and operates 360 restaurants located across the southeastern USA.


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The Taizé community
Musée protestant > The 20th century > The Taizé community
This Protestant community was founded by Pastor Roger Schutz in 1944. It became an ecumenical meeting place for young people from all over the world who seek both meaning for their lives and a commitment.
Brother Roger Schutz, prior of Taizé © Fédération Protestante de France
The birth of this monastic inspired community was the result of both place – a village in the Saône et Loire region called Taizé, close to Cluny – and time. – that is to say of both the war and the calling of an individual, the Swiss pastor Roger Schutz (1915-2005), who bought a house and settled there in 1946.
The ecumenical calling of the community was strong from the beginning. Since 1940, Pastor Schutz had regularly communicated with Abbott Paul Couturier (1881-1953), a priest in the diocese of Lyon. He was the first, and bold for his time, to encourage meetings between priests and pastors.
Soon these meetings, attended by Roger Schutz and Max Thurian, the second brother to join Taizé, took place either at Taizé or at the Abbaye des Dombes, in the Ain region.
At the same time the number of brothers in the community was growing fast. There were 7 at the beginning in 1950, 65 in 1965 – including 12 pastors -, 90 towards the end of the 20th century, and 120 in 2004.
Their geographical and denominational backgrounds have become very diverse. Indeed twenty nationalities and several beliefs, including Catholicism are represented.
How the community works
Brother Roger Schutz, prior of Taizé and the Taizé brothers © Fédération Protestante de France
The need for a "rule" was soon felt, but was more a programme for life than a rule, in the strict sense of the word. It regulated the life of the community, its spiritual discipline, and set obligations, such as celibacy, all belongings in common, submission to one authority, (that of the prior, Brother Roger, until he died in 2005).
The rules were drafted in 1951, but have been steadily added to and updated since. As in any community, days are measured by times of worship, of meditation and of prayer. For the offices the brothers wear a white robe, a sort of alb.
The community at Taizé helped in setting up an agricultural partnership with land owners in the region, which ensures that tasks and benefits are shared.
In addition, the brothers are engaged in a wide range of activities – manual and intellectual – outside the community, which bring in further resources to cover the expenses of the community.
A priority : welcoming young people
Pastor Boegner preaching in Taizé church © Fédération Protestante de France
The ecumenical side of the community has become more obvious since two Protestant brothers attended the Vatican II Council as observers, but also since a number of contacts were made with the Vatican and the Orthodox patriarchy in Istanbul as well as research carried out with a group in the Dombes.
The priority, however, remains welcoming young people, whose numbers have steadily grown. The great church of the Reconciliation built by young people from all corners of the earth to forget about the tragedies of war, was opened on 5 August, 1962 in the presence of the highest authorities of the Reformed, Anglican, Orthodox and Catholic churches.
Every summer, meetings are organised on previously announced themes. One of the most important was the Council of Young People that took place at Taizé from 30 August to 1 September, 1974 after 4 years in the planning. The themes to be reflected on were "the quest of an ideal", "the necessary deprivation", "human brotherhood", "the implication for man victimised by man". About 40,000 young people from 100 different nations took part in the council, and meetings have taken place every year in a different European city since 1975.
Taizé has adjusted to a multicultural youth seeking religious experience, and has set up a strictly organised system that works well. Prayers are said in several languages using simple words : listening, confiding, hoping. Hymns are repetitive. It strives to go back to basics, to communicate a message : that evangelisation is aimed at young people, but they can also take part in it.
At the same time the brothers also work with the most destitute. They opened "fraternities" composed of a few brothers in areas badly affected by human and spiritual distress, such as Brazil, Chile, Bangladesh, Senegal… L'Opération Espérance (Operation Hope), specifically to help the South American continent, was launched in a famous hotel in Paris on 15 May, 1963.
An international influence but...some questions
Belfry of Taizé Church, Saône-et-Loire © Jean Denys Robert
The fame of the Community quickly spread. Coming to Taizé for retreats, discussion, meeting people are not only young people, but believers of all faiths wanting to rejuvenate Christianity in their own communities.
However, Taizé questions Protestantism
The mere principle of religious communities had been rejected in the early days of the Reformation. Thus their creation caused some suspicion despite the existence of the Community of the Deaconesses of Reuilly, that of the sisters in Pomeyrol and that of the women in Grandchamp in Switzerland, founded in 1936, which adopted the Rule of Taizé in 1963.
The Taizé Community is not judicially linked to any ecclesiastical organisation or to the Ecumenical Council. One of the first brothers who joined the community was of protestant origin, but was later on ordained as a priest. There are frequent and official contacts with the Vatican. Protestant pastors who are members of the community are not allowed to celebrate the Eucharist during worship, only a priest can do that, but Communion is open to everyone and in both kinds, which causes some confusion during services.
But Taizé also has answers : it has a privileged place to reconcile Christians of various backgrounds, to bring others to faith in Christ, to witness to the universal Church. As M. Sweeting said, "In this community one can see the answer to current tragedies in the church and in the world".
GRENIER Jean-Claude, Taizé, une aventure ambiguë, Édtions du Cerf, Paris, 1975
MAGNIFICAT Maurice, Taizé : son expérience et ses images, Université Jean Moulin Lyon III, Lyon, 1976
PAUPERT Jean-Marie, Taizé et l'Église de demain, Le signe / Fayard, Paris, 1967
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Home Cover Stories Babajide Sanwoolu delivers over 1300 Houses to Mark 1year in Office
Babajide Sanwoolu delivers over 1300 Houses to Mark 1year in Office
Promises To Work On Affordable Mortgage Rates For The People of Lagos State.
In pursuit of the vision of a Greater Lagos where decent and affordable homes are available to all, the State Government has delivered a total of 1,348 homes to residents of the State within the first year in office of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State.
The Honourable Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, who revealed this today at the 2020 Ministerial Press briefing organised by the government in commemoration of the one year anniversary of the current administration at the JJT Park, Alausa, Lagos, disclosed that the State Government has completed five Housing Schemes located at Igando in Alimosho Local Government Area; Igbogbo in Igbogbo Baiyeku Local Council Development Authority; Igbokushu, Lekki Phase 1 and Idale in Badagry.
Mr. Moruf Akinderu- Fatai, Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Housing
He explained that the provision of decent accommodation for Lagosians is an integral part of the transformation agenda of the present administration on housing, adding that the strategies deployed in meeting this agenda involve building affordable houses through Direct Budgetary allocation for the completion of existing schemes, as well as through Public-Private Partnerships.
Mr. Wasiu Adedamola Akewusola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing
In his words "492 of the homes located at Lateef Kayode Jakande Gardens in Igando and 320 at LagosHoms, Igbogbo 2b, were actualised through Direct Budgetary allocations while the rest were made possible through Joint Ventures with private investors".
"The construction of 120 homes at Courtland Luxury Villa in Igbokushu, 124 homes at Lekki Apartments and 252 at Lagos State Affordable Public Housing Scheme in Idale Badagry was achieved through Partnerships with Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, Le Grand Property Development Company, Step Development and Echostone Housing respectively", he added.
While appreciating the efforts of the Partners, the Commissioner called for more serious-minded investors to join hands with the State Government for the speedy resolution of the housing deficit challenge in Lagos.
He also disclosed that more schemes will be completed before the end of the year to yield an additional 1,662 home units by the end of 2020, noting that the projects include the LagosHoms, Sangotedo cluster, with 774 homes in Eti-Osa LGA; 660 homes at LagosHoms Odo-Onosa /Ayandelu in Agbowa LCDA; Iponri Estate Housing Scheme in Surulere LGA with 132 units and Lekki Phase 2 Scheme in Eti-Osa Local Government Area having 96 units.
Akinderu-Fatai averred that the government-owned housing schemes being developed across the State include the Epe Housing Scheme in Itamarun Epe LGA with 112 homes and LASU Housing Scheme with 36 units within the Lagos State University main Campus in Ojo.
The Commissioner maintained that the State Government is working assiduously to increase manpower development, through skills upgrade of 1000 artisans in the building sector, for an improved capacity as well as enhanced income generation.
In the area of accessibility of the homes, Akinderu-Fatai pointed out that, according to the State Government Housing policy, the homes are targeted at first time homeowners, who are residents of the State, with a convenient mortgage system or outright purchase.
In his words "The State Government has strengthened its convenient mortgage system under the Rent-To-Own Scheme of the Lagos State Mortgage Board to bring as many people as possible on the Home Ownership ladder. With an initial payment of 5% of the price and monthly payments spread over 10 years, Lagosians can become homeowners without experiencing serious financial hardship".
Projecting the future years of the present administration, Akinderu-Fatai posited that the State Government will aggressively pursue the delivery of more homes by working with Private Sector investors, organise Housing Challenge Competitions to drive innovation in the building sector and ensure that the poor, the distressed and vulnerable have more access to social housing.
Also speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka lauded the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for activating the law that established Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), saying that "with the promulgation, the Agency is now empowered by Law to register Real Estate Practitioners/Property Developers across the State and issue licenses annually to genuine practitioners".
Benson-Awoyinka continued that the new Agency is also saddled with the responsibility of investigating complaints and petitions against licensed and unlicensed Real Estate Practitioners /Property Developers as well as imposing sanctions in accordance with the Law where necessary.
She revealed that various stakeholders' fora were organised by the government to enhance transparency in Real Estate investment transactions, stressing that the initiative, among others, is to help eliminate unethical Real Estate Business transactions in the sector and protect innocent citizens in the State from unscrupulous individuals.
The Special Adviser disclosed that the Agency has launched a Portal for the registration of practitioners in Property Market and Real Estate Business, noting that the online platform was unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on 30th, October, 2019 at a grand event held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island.
"The seamless and robust platform has been put in place to gather data of genuine stakeholders in the industry for the purposes of planning and promoting Ease of Doing business. More importantly, it was also a way of addressing the issue of sharp practices in the sub-sector in which many innocent citizens in search of accommodation, purchase and sale of property have been criminally defrauded by fake/dubious practitioners", Benson-Awoyinka revealed.
She said, in order to further enlighten members of the public about the activities of LASRERA, series of interactive sessions with the Body of Permanent Secretaries of the MDAs and 57 Chairmen of the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, Officials of interrelated Ministries, Departments and Agencies, were held in the pursuit of achieving the goals of the Agency.
The Special Adviser hinted that the State is working on the Mortgage and Property Law Cap M5 Laws of Lagos State, 2015, which was established to generate a conducive environment for accessible and affordable mortgage/charge for the benefit of the citizens of the State.
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When dogs are actively hunting on a regular basis, it's easy for them to keep their senses sharp. They are taking everything that they've been taught – in addition to using their natural instincts – and hunting to the best of their abilities. But what happens during the offseason when they aren't being forced to use their hunting skills week in and week out? Most commonly, their senses and skills diminish, and you will likely notice a reduction in their skills once the next hunting season rolls around.
For that reason, it's important for you to exercise your dog during the offseason so that he or she stays in good shape and keeps their hunting skills sharp for the next season. It's also important for you to put in the necessary time to continue training your dog.
To start, you can use dummies to conduct 20-minute training sessions a few times a week to keep your dog's senses as sharp as possible. Bass Pro Shops says you should also get into the habit of firing your gun in the vicinity of your dog regularly during the offseason, as well. This allows your dog to become more consistently comfortable with the sound of it firing so that they don't frighten easily during the next hunting season.
You should also continue to use the basic commands that you rely on when you are hunting with your dog. This will ensure that the dog remains obedient to you and understands what is expected of it. While training, stay consistent with the commands and act just as if you were in a live situation. This makes it seem more real and gives your dog more practical experience to rely on and retain come hunting season.
As the next season approaches, it's also important to incorporate scents into the mix along with your dummies. This allows your dog to hone their sense of smell along with their other skills and makes him or her all the more ready for retrieval in the field.
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Phillips Launches a New Private Selling Platform for Jewellery
Published on Sep 24, 20
PHILLIPS FLAWLESS
Including a Unique Collaboration with Shaun Leane, Presenting Bespoke Fine and High Jewellery for Private Sale Online
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24 SEPTEMBER 2020 – Phillips is proud to launch Flawless, a new online destination offering exceptional jewels for immediate purchase, located on Phillips.com. Marking the next exciting step for the company's fast-growing Jewels department, the launch of Flawless will showcase 12 high and fine jewellery creations by Shaun Leane, available for private sale from 24 September 2020. A skilled craftsman, innovator and visionary, Leane has sought to redefine his craft and is celebrated world-wide for his modern romantic jewels that push the boundaries of contemporary design. The collection includes Leane's most iconic fine and high jewellery designs, as well as new bespoke pieces, created to mark the 21st anniversary of the House of Shaun Leane. The inaugural offering on Flawless also includes jewels by renowned houses including Cartier, Chaumet, Mauboussin, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Paul Redmayne, Head of Private Sales, Jewellery, said, "Dovetailing with Phillips' global Jewels department, Flawless provides an additional platform for both online and offline sales for anything from a 1 carat engagement ring, a 10 carat Vivid Pink diamond, or an Art Deco Tutti Frutti Cartier bracelet, thus enabling us to engage instantly with collectors 365 days a year in the medium of their choice – WhatsApp, WeChat, text, email, phone, etc. In addition, Flawless will showcase the jewellers of today and tomorrow, giving them their rightful voice in what is traditionally a heritage market. As we continue our mission of championing the best in jewellery design, it is an honour to celebrate the launch with 12 exceptional jewels created by Shaun Leane, a remarkable innovator and trailblazer. His genre-defining jewels have a powerful, emotive and often poignant beauty – reflecting the romance, unstoppable force and compelling contradictions of the natural world."
Phillips is delighted to partner with Shaun Leane, starting with the 12 jewels he has curated for Flawless. This coincides with the recent launch of the book Shaun Leane, published by ACC Art Books, chronicling Leane's illustrious career and featuring essays by gemologist and jewellery historian Joanna Hardy, V&A fashion curator Claire Wilcox, and jewellery writer, historian and journalist Vivienne Becker. This collaboration will continue into 2021, with a selling exhibition dedicated to his work taking place in London and New York, the dates for which will be announced in the coming months.
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Shaun Leane says of the jewels featured on Phillips Flawless, "I see today's woman as a romantic warrior, graceful, yet also full of strength, conviction and courage. I aim to intensify the power of jewellery and create my jewels to provoke different emotions – confidence, fragility, seduction and protection – and to deliver a sense of inner strength and identity. Above all, I want my jewels to give a woman the freedom to be who she wants to be.
I am delighted to partner with Phillips on the launch of Flawless – it is a wonderful platform to showcase our fine and high jewellery, and the start of an exciting journey. Their unrivalled reputation for celebrating pioneers of contemporary art and design is a deeply flattering testament to my work and it will be a huge honour to exhibit in such a dynamic and prestigious setting in 2021, as we continue to celebrate jewellery as one of today's most powerful and energetic art forms".
Phillips Jewels have led the way in showcasing some of the leading voices of the contemporary jewellery world, and now it is moving beyond physical exhibitions to offer jewellery and gemstones for private sale digitally through the Flawless webpage. The curated programme of sought-after pieces for private sale and upcoming private selling exhibitions is informed by Phillips' understanding of what the market demands. Flawless also works on specific requests from private individuals and collectors, to family offices and organisations – on both sourcing and selling – from engagement rings to investment grade blue and pink diamonds.
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ABOUT PHILLIPS
Phillips is a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design. With dedicated expertise in the areas of 20th Century and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewellery, Phillips offers professional services and advice on all aspects of collecting. Auctions and exhibitions are held at salerooms in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, while clients are further served through representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips also offers an online auction platform accessible anywhere in the world. In addition to providing selling and buying opportunities through auction, Phillips brokers private sales and offers assistance with appraisals, valuations, and other financial services.
Visit www.phillips.com for further information.
ABOUT SHAUN LEANE
Shaun Leane started his career training in London's Hatton Garden. While working as a goldsmith, he began a long-standing collaboration with the late Alexander McQueen, creating provocative catwalk jewels that have become iconic milestones in the art of couture jewellery. This high-profile collaboration acted as a catalyst to Leane's burgeoning desire to blend technical perfection with creative freedom, and in 1999 he launched the first collections under the house of Shaun Leane. He has worked on one-of-a-kind projects with artists including Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Givenchy and Parisian master jeweller Boucheron, among others. Leane has also produced bespoke pieces for beacons of the fashion industry, including legendary houses Alexander McQueen and Givenchy, as well as style icons the Honourable Daphne Guinness, Isabella Blow, Kate Moss, and Sarah Jessica Parker. His jewels are now sought after by tastemakers, royals and prominent jewellery collectors from around the world. July 2018 saw Leane's first move into the architecture and public art realms, with the opening of the 21 Young Street apartment building in Kensington, since then the V&A has aquired a portion of the metalwork for permanent display. With his work also on display in the Jewellery and Fashion Galleries, Leane is one of the few designers to be represented across multiple departments in one of the world's most revered museums.
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Is Online Education Leaving Lower Income Students Behind?
The world of online education is drawing much scrutiny from critics. Some say that schools are jumping into online education too fast, says USC News. Others say that it is expensive and does not work as well as a traditional brick and mortar education.
Not everyone has a computer or Internet access at home. Many people have to go to a public library for their Internet access, so high income students will have an educational advantage over low income ones, writes Palasz.
Three main products and services make up the tools being sold to school districts when it comes to the subject of online education: digital courses, digital schools and digital tutoring, according to Palasz. Burch stated she also would have to include the digital assessment because of the rise of online testing in schools.
By way of having more resources, critics believe that high-income districts are more likely to use more creative paths of digital education. Examples include students being more interactive and not just using traditional learning methods.
Unfortunately, these digital pathways are not so easily reaching lower income students. Online classes and the technology needed to use them are expensive. In areas with vast numbers of low income families, these online tools are not being used to their full potential. This is mainly due to inadequate resources, Burch said. Technology in poorer schools is being used for very basic things like email. Also, the computer-to-student ratio is much smaller in lower-income school districts.
"When … something like education becomes so closely knitted to commercial interests of large national and increasingly multinational companies, and we have a situation in which there is limited or no regulation of these companies' activities, then you have a situation in which companies' financial interests trump kids' interests," Burch said.


I am so excited to bring this post to you, courtesy of Anna Crowe Bates of Noodle, about choosing the right preschool for your child.
Noodle is the leading website helping parents and students make better education decisions. Using our interactive search tools, families can find the right kindergarten, liberal arts college, French tutor, or any other learning resource based on individual interests, strengths, and needs. In addition, they can read expert-authored articles, ask questions and get answers from some of the leading minds in education, and connect with others in their communities.
There are so many options when it comes to preschools. It is sometimes difficult to navigate the system keeping in mind the right fit for your child and family specifically. I know when searching for preschools for my son, I had a long list of 'must-haves' in mind, and wish I had known about Noodle's Preschool Search Engine! Anna highlights family needs, environment, potty-training and education philosophy below.
Ask yourself: why are you enrolling your child in preschool? Does your child need more educational stimulation than your current childcare provider? Does your child need more interaction with other children? There is no wrong answer. Think about what works best for your family. Do you need a preschool close to home or work? Is cost a factor? Consider all of these questions before pursuing your preschool of choice.
The school environment plays a major role in the preschool experience. Children learn how to coexist together at preschool. They also are going through the learning process together. When touring a preschool, consider if the outdoor area looks clean and safe and if the classrooms are warm and inviting.
Not all preschools require students be potty trained before the first day of school. As parents, we sometimes struggle with potty training (check out my tips here). Don't add more stress to the mix by giving yourself a deadline. Children often become motivated when seeing other children succeeding in potty training, so the end is near! However, if this is a concern for you, be sure to ask what the specific requirements are for the preschool you're looking at.
From traditional to progressive,and academic to play-based, choosing a preschool for your child has become similar to choosing a college. The different philosophical frameworks are based around knowledge, skills, attitude and expectations. By choosing the a preschool philosophy for your child, you're also setting the stage for your expectations at home. For example, the Waldorf philosophy is centered around imagination and creative thinking while traditional schools are more structured. It depends on what you feel more comfortable with.
What will the tuition rate be for my child?
What other expenses will be needed throughout the year?
What parent involvement is required?
Is your preschool licensed or certified?
This last question is so important not only to your sanity as a parent, but also to the safety of your child. Preschool regulations vary from state-to-state so it's great to have an understanding of how these rules work within your state.
We are considering this now, as I know by next year for sure we will need my oldest in a Preschool of some type. Thanks so much for the great tips, I'm sure I'll be coming back to this article in the near future.
These are some great tips! I live in a smallish area Siegel my daughter started school last year we just signed her up for the school everyone raves about. We assumed it had to be awesome since there was a wait list. Boy was that not the way to pick a school lol… Everything about the school made me so mad! No crafts?!?! If I called "art" crafts to my child they would get all mad lol…. We ended up finding a better school filled with crafting and fun! Definitely research schools before sending kids off to them, no matter how highly sought out they are!
This is a great checklist to have! The extended hours is a must for some schools that have really short days! Sometimes parents have no clue where to start — i didn't and just had to my word-of-mouth recommendations!
This can be a really stressful decision! We attended several open houses before making our final decision. Great tips and considerations!
I feel like I lucked out. I signed my daughter up for a place because I had a friend whose daughter was going there. It worked out where we really love the school and the teachers!
We thought about all of these while picking a preschool for our daughter. Now we are debating if we are going to be switching her to another preschool or not in the new year. She has a spot in one closer to us, but we fear she will be heartbroken if we move her.
Our son starts on Nov. 3rd and we went with the school at our church. We know the place, the people and love our church so I'm hoping the preschool serves us well.
These are great tips and questions to ask! I love the preschool my kids go to….we looked around quite a bit before we found one we were happy with.
This is such a tough decision to make. On post I don't really have a choice, but when J was younger I put a lot of thought into it. These are some excellent points to look into when choosing!
Finding the right preschool can be hard. I appreciate your tips for doing it, especially the one about potty training. My son is having some trouble getting trained, so I definitely don't want to give him and myself a deadline!


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Deadly bomb strikes Pakistani Shia pilgrims
Nineteen people killed after bomb strikes pair of buses carrying Shia Muslims in southwest Balochistan province.
At least 19 people have been killed after a bomb struck a pair of buses carrying Shia Muslim pilgrims in southwest Pakistan, a local official has said.
Zubair Ahmed said the attack on Sunday in Balochistan province's Mastung district wounded at least 15 people, including three women.
The bomb was strapped to a motorcycle and detonated by remote control. One bus was almost completely destroyed. The other was damaged.
Ahmed said the buses were coming from neighbouring Iran, a majority Shia country and popular destination for religious pilgrims.
There was no claim of responsibility for the incident.
Al Jazeera's correspondent Kamal Hyder, reporting from Islamabad, said there were suggestions that a suicide bomber had carried out the attack but "according to the deputy commissioner the device was a remote control bomb that targeted the bus and not a suicide attack as reported earlier".
"At the time at least three buses were travelling in close proximity of each other," our correspondent said.
Pakistan has experienced a spike in killings over the last year by radical Sunni Muslims targeting Shias who they consider heretics.
Many attacks have occurred in Balochistan, believed to be a hiding place for senior Afghan Taliban commanders and also the site of a decades-long insurgency by nationalists.


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1788 Byron is born on 22 January in London to Catherine Gordon, a Scottish heiress, and Captain John 'Mad Jack' Byron. He is officially named George Noel Gordon, for – as part of the marriage settlement – his father took his mother's family name.
1790 Byron is taken by his mother to Aberdeen, Scotland. They live above a perfumers' shop. His father is mostly absent, returning occasionally to beg money from his wife. Byron and his mother are destitute.
1791 Byron's father dies in France, possibly a suicide.
1793 Byron enters his first school, in Aberdeen.
1794-95 He attends Aberdeen Grammar School. In 1794, on the death of his great uncle, he becomes heir to the title Baron Byron of Rochdale.
1798 He is titled Lord Byron and moves with his mother to Newstead Abbey, ancestral home of the Byrons.
1801-05 Byron attends Harrow School. In 1803, he falls his love with Mary Chaworth, his neighbor at Newstead. She rejects him.
1805 Byron enters Trinity College, Cambridge. He is popular and makes several devoted friends.
1806 His first volume of poems, Fugitive Pieces, is privately printed. Upon the Reverend John Beecher's objections to some of the poems, Byron withdraws the volume.
1807 Poems on Various Occasions, an expurgated version of Fugitive Pieces, is privately printed. Later in the year the volume appears in a public printing as Hours of Idleness. On 13 March, Byron takes his seat in the House of Lords.
1808 Hours of Idleness receives a scathing critique in the Edinburgh Review. On 4 July, Byron receives his A.M. degree from Cambridge.
1809 Byron responds to bad reviews with English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. On 2 July, he sails from Falmouth for Lisbon with his friend John Cam Hobhouse. They travel through Portugal, Spain, Malta, and Albania, reaching Athens at the end of the year. Byron writes the first Canto of "Childe Burun" (later Childe Harold's Pilgrimage).
1810 Continues to travel through Greece and Turkey. On 3 May, Byron imitates Leander and swims the Hellespont from Sestos to Abydos. He writes the second canto of "Childe Burun".
1811 Byron returns to England on 14 July. His mother dies soon after, as does his friend John Edleston ("Thyrza").
1812 Byron delivers speeches in the House of Lords. Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, cantos I and II, published in March. Byron meets his future wife for the first time. He has a scandalous affair with Lady Caroline Lamb. He has another affair with the countess of Oxford. He has another affair with Lady Webster.
1813 Publication of The Giaour (June) and The Bride of Abydos (December). Some biographers believe he begins an affair with his half sister, Augusta Leigh, but the 'evidence' is nebulous.
1814 Publication of The Corsair (January) and Lara (August). Augusta's daughter, Elizabeth Medora, is born and later claims Byron is her father. Byron becomes engaged to Annabella Milbanke.
1815 Byron marries Annabella on 2 January. Publication of Hebrew Melodies. Daughter, Augusta Ada, born to Byron and Annabella on 10 December.
1816 Byron's wife leaves him in January. The Siege of Corinth and Parisina are published in February. In April the separation from his wife is formalized. Byron leaves England forever on 24 April. Arriving in Geneva, he befriends Percy and Mary Shelley and Claire Clairmont, spends the summer with them, and has an affair with Claire. He then travels to Venice and has an affair with Marianna Segati, his landlord's wife. At the end of the year, Childe Harold canto III and The Prisoner of Chillon are published.
1817 Byron's daughter, Allegra, is born to Claire Clairmont on 12 January. Byron travels to Rome with Hobhouse and returns to settle in Venice. He has an affair with Margarita Cogni, wife of a Venetian baker. He sells Newstead Abbey. Manfred is published in June.
1818 Beppo (satire in the ottava rima of Don Juan) is published in February. The Shelleys come to Italy and are with Byron from March to November. Childe Harold canto IV published in April. Byron's daughter Allegra comes to Venice. She is eventually sent to a convent.
1819 Byron begins an affair with the married Countess Teresa Guiccioli. Mazeppa is published in June, Don Juan cantos I and II in July. Byron moves to Ravenna at the end of the year to be near Teresa.
1820 Byron lives in the Guiccioli palace with his daughter Allegra, Teresa and her husband. He becomes involved in the Carbonari movement, the Italian revolution against Austrian rule. Teresa and her husband officially separate in July.
1821 Teresa's family, the Gambas, are banished to Pisa after the defeat of the Carbonari movement; Byron moves there with them. Marino Faliero is published in April, Don Juan cantos III-V in August, Cain, The Two Foscari, and Sardanapalus in December. Byron promises Teresa to discontinue Don Juan.
1822 Allegra dies in April. Leigh Hunt moves to Byron's house in June, where they collaborate on the journal The Liberal. Shelley is drowned 8 July in his boat, the Don Juan. The Vision of Judgment appears in The Liberal in October.
1823 Don Juan cantos VI-XIV is published. Byron sails for Greece, arriving at Missolonghi on 30 December.
1824 Byron catches a chill in the rain on April 9. He dies at Missolonghi on 19 April. Don Juan cantos XV and XVI are published in March. In June, Byron is buried in Hucknall Torkard Church, near Newstead Abbey. His memoirs, which he intended for publication after his death, are burned by a group of his friends.