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Closing The Gap Between Principle And Practice In Civilian Safeguarding
Fiona McLoughlin
In the 20 years since the U.N. Security Council added the protection of civilians to its agenda, the many safeguards it puts in place have continued to be strengthened, yet the anniversary commemorating decades of progress saw discussions turning to the deteriorating compliance to these protections.
The list of safeguarding successes achieved through Security Council mandates is vast, spanning from sheltering displaced civilians and supporting ceasefire agreements through to research-enhancing data collection and the conviction of war criminals. Yet despite these successes, and the growing "culture of protection" at the core of the Security Council, international humanitarian law continues to be disregarded and violated: creating a gap between principle and implementation. In a poignant address on Thursday May 23rd, Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the "vast majority" of causalities in violent conflicts are civilians. Recent warfare, such as the shelling and airstrikes in northwest Syria, overwhelming targets high-populated non-combat areas, such as schools, hospitals and market places. "When explosive weapons were used in populated areas, 90 per cent of those injured and killed were civilians". Other tactics include purposeful disruption of civilian infrastructure, and unlawful denial of humanitarian assistance; with a recent Security report warning of allegations surrounding the 'use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare' (Security Council Resolution, S/RES/2417).
It is clear that, while legislation to protect non-combatants is well established, parties in armed conflict continue to ignore their obligations under international humanitarian law – not only by directly targeting civilians, but through impeding humanitarian assistance. In 2018 alone, the UN recorded the kidnapping, death or injury of some 370 aid workers, with the World Health Organization reported over 700 attacks against healthcare workers and facilities, killing 451 and injuring over 850. As noted by Mr. Guterres, the existence of legislation alone is not enough to ensure compliance, and States must continue to reinforce preventive measures and ensure accountability. "Chief among our challenges is enhancing and ensuring respect and compliance for international humanitarian law in the conduct of hostilities… in many cases, our information suggests that respect for those bodies of law is at best questionable". Moving towards closing the gap between principle and practice will require clear national policy frameworks, continued collaboration between humanitarian organizations, state and non-state armed groups to negotiate humanitarian support, and – importantly – ensured accountability for serious violations.
It cannot take another 20 years for safeguards for civilian protection to be properly implemented. As put by Thursday meeting's chair, Retno Marsuid (Indonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs): the Security Council must remember not only their political commitments, but also their "duties to implement those commitments… we cannot afford to let our people down".
Correspondent at Organization for World Peace
Fiona is a recent graduate from the University of Oxford, where she studied Joint Honours Experimental Psychology, Philosophy, and Linguistics. Specializing in the cognitive mechanisms of intergroup conflict, Fiona has a passion for using empirical research as the lens through which to explore international relations, policy, and social change.
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Coffee Acidity is the bright and dry taste that adds life to a coffee. Acidity is unmistakable in most Kenyan coffees and should be evident in any wet-processed coffees. Perceived acidity in coffee does not necessarily correlate to the pH of a coffee, but is believed to be the result of the acids present. The acidity of coffee is akin to the dry but bright sensation experienced on the back sides of your tongue while drinking a red wine.
Dry-processed coffees will have a low-toned and subtle acidity. It is important to note that as the roast develops, coffee acidity decreases. Acidity is not a favorable quality in high amounts in espresso. For this reason, most American roasters will roast espresso very darkly. Unfortunately at darker roasts, the aroma and sweetness diminish, which is equally detrimental to the espresso.
Coffee flavor is a term that encompasses all of the other coffee cupping parameters. It is an overall evaluation of the coffee taste. The SCAA created a coffee flavor wheel, which is used as a helpful guide during coffee cupping. The full poster is in color and includes another wheel to describe flavor and aroma taints.
The second step, often called the first crack, occurs at approximately 205 degrees celcius (400 degrees farenheit) in which the bean doubles in size, becomes a light brown color, and experiences a weight loss of approximately 5%. The corresponding Agtron number for this color is between 95-90.
In the next step the temperature rises from 205 degrees celcius to approximately 220 degrees celcius, the color changes from light brown to medium brown, and a weight loss of approximately 13% occurs. The resulting chemical process is called pyrolysis and is characterized by a change in the chemical composition of the bean as well as a release of CO2.
The second step is followed by a short endothermic period which is followed by another exothermic step called the second crack. This second pyrolysis occurs between 225-230 degrees celcius, and the roast color is defined as medium-dark brown. The second pop is much quicker sounding and the beans take on an oily sheen.
Espresso potential is maximized in roasting when you maximize the sweetness and aroma of the coffee while minimizing the bitterness and acidity. Most people focus on the latter and therefore roast extremely dark, yet without sweetness and aroma the espresso will never be palatable. This explains the unpopularity of straight espresso and the popularity of espresso based drinks where either milk or other flavors are used to replace the sweetness that was lost by roasting darkly.
From 170-200 degrees celcius the sugars in coffee begin to caramelize. From tasting pure sugar versus its caramelized component it is evident that uncaramelized sugar is much sweeter. The dark color of coffee is directly related to the caramelization of the sucrose in coffee. Therefore, to maximize sweetness you want to minimize the carmelization of sucrose, yet you do not want to roast too lightly or bitter tasting compounds will not thermally degrade. Stop the roast somewhere between the end of the first crack and less than half way through the second crack. Do not roast well into or past the second crack. We recommend a roasting chamber temperature somewhere between 205-215 degrees celcius. Realizing the danger of the following suggestion we might recommend a color similar to the one below. Note: All monitors, computers, and internet browsers will display the color slightly different. This is only a recommendation to point out that this color is preferable to the almost black color you will frequently observe for espresso. To get a better idea of roasting colors order the Agtron roasting classification kit from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCAA).
Coffee bitterness is sometimes a negative, but omnipresent, aspect of the beverage. At low levels, bitterness helps tame coffee acidity and adds another favorable dimension to the brew. However, at high levels, a bitter coffee compound can overpower the other components present in coffee producing an undesirable effect. Bitter coffee results from the interaction of certain compounds with the circumvallate papillae on the back of the tongue. Astringency, on the other hand is caused by compounds that can precipitate salivary proteins on the tongue. Consumers will often mistakenly attribute astringency and any other potent characteristic of the coffee to the bitterness. Therefore, this article will discuss those compounds that are responsible for contributing to the bitterness of the coffee and those compounds that cause astringency in the coffee.
Bitterness is reduced in coffee brewed with either soft or hard water relative to distilled water (Voilley et al., 251).
Bitterness is correlated with the total dissolved solids of a coffee.
Perceived coffee bitterness is lower when coffee is brewed hot than when cooler water is used. This is hypothesized to be due to the heightened aromatics released in hot coffee, which counteract the bitterness (Voilley et al., Eval., 287).
Coffee bitterness is decreased by the addition of sucrose, sodium chloride, or citric acid. Hydrocolloids, in general, were found to decrease the perception of coffee bitterness (Pangborn, 161).
Robusta coffee contains higher levels of both caffeine and chlorogenic acids, which are partly responsible for bitterness and astringency in coffee.
Several investigators have found that the processing of coffee (wet or dry processing) does not affect the perceived bitterness of coffee even though the overall flavor profile is significantly different (Clarke and Macrae; and Clifford and Wilson).
Caffeine has a distinct bitter taste and has a test threshold of only 75-155 mg/L (60-200 mg/L found by Clarke). However, Voilley considers caffeine to only account for around 10% of the perceived bitterness in coffee.
Hardwick found that the bitterness of caffeine is weakened when polyphenols are introduced.
Maier reported that the sourness of coffee was diminished by increased bitterness.
Astringent and metallic tastes in coffee have been attributed to dicaffeoylquinic acids, but not the monocaffeoylquinic acids (Ohiokpehai et al., 177).
Trigonelline is perceived as bitter at concentrations of 0.25%, whereas chlorogenic acids necessitate a concentration of 0.4% at pH of 5 to be perceived as bitter (Ordynsky, 206).
Trigonelline degradation is proportional to roast degree. Its byproducts include pyridines, which are said to contribute a roasty aroma to the coffee.
Quinic acid -- a degradation product of chlorogenic acids -- is present at twenty times its threshold value and is partly responsible for the perceived bitterness in coffee (McCamey, 176).
Furfuryl alcohol is thought to contribute a burnt and bitter taste to coffee (Shibamoto et al., 311).
The number of aromatic compounds found in coffee increases every year. Today the number is well over 800, and as our analytical methods become more precise, more will be uncovered. Yet, the perception of coffee aroma is dependent upon both the concentration of the compound and its odor threshold. With that said, understanding coffee aroma is not as difficult as understanding how over 800 coffee elements interact with the olfactory epithelium. It is probable that a relatively small group of compounds that share both a high concentration and a low odor threshold make up the fragrance we know as coffee aroma. This article will discuss the recent research that has narrowed in on these aroma impact compounds.
Maillard or non-enzymatic browning reaction between nitrogen containing substances, amino acids, proteins, as well as trigonelline, serotonine, and carbohydrates, hydroxy-acids and phenols on the other.
Degradation of individual amino acids, particularly, sulfur amino acids, hydroxy amino acids, and proline.
Degradation of phenolic acids, particularly the quinic acid moiety.
Interaction between intermediate decomposition products.
In a review article published by Clarke, he asserts that various research groups have identified 150 aliphatic compounds including 56 carbonyl compounds and 9 sulfur containing compounds; 20 alicyclic compounds, including 10 ketones; 60 aromatic benzenoid compounds, including 16 phenols; 300 heterocyclic compounds, including 74 furans, 10 hydrofurans, 37 pyrroles, 9 pyridines, 2 quinolines, 70 pyrazines, 10 quinoxalines, 3 indoles, 23 thiophens, 3 thiophenones, 28 thiazoles, and 28 oxazoles (34).
The perceived acidity of coffee results from the proton donation of acids to receptors on the human tongue. Coffee acidity is typically a highly valued quality especially in Central American and some East African coffee. Sourness, however, is an extreme of acidity and can be considered a coffee defect. Acidity has been correlated with coffees grown at very high altitudes and in mineral rich volcanic soils. The perceived acidity of washed coffees is also significantly higher than the acidity found in naturally (dry) processed coffee. This is likely due to an increase in the body of naturally processed coffees relative to wet processed coffees since body masks the acidity in coffee. The coffee acid content in a brew is also greatly dependent upon the coffee roasting degree, type of roaster, and coffee brewing method.
The pH of a coffee has been found to correlate with the perceived acidity in coffee by Pangborn, Sivetz and Desrosier, and Griffin and Blauch; whereas Voilley et al. suggests that titratable acidity produces a better correlation to perceived coffee acidity.
Clifford, M. Tea and Coffee Trade J. 159: 8. 1987. 35-39.
Illy, A. and Viani, R. Espresso Coffee: The Chemistry of Quality. 107-110.
Clarke, R.J. The Flavour of Coffee. In Dev. Food Science. 3B: 1-47. 1986. 1-47.
Cupping is one of the coffee tasting techniques used by cuppers to evaluate coffee aroma and the flavor profile of a coffee. To understand the minor differences between coffee growing regions, it is important to taste coffee from around the world side-by-side. Cupping is also used to evaluate a defective coffee or to create coffee blends.
In a coffee cupping session, the table is usually set up with 6 to 10 cups per coffee. These are fashioned in a triangular manner. At the top of this triangle you should place a sample of the roasted coffee and a sample of the green coffee. In the center of the table place a cup of room temperature water and an empty cup containing the cupping spoons. Cover both the green sample and roasted sample until the cupping session is over and the coffee aroma, fragrance, and flavor profile have been documented. After this time, the coffee samples could be uncovered and additional comments can be written based on appearance. This method will help reduce the common "eye cupping" technique.
To prepare the coffee samples, place 2 tablespoons of freshly roasted and freshly ground coffee in a 6 oz cup. Ideally one should use 55g of coffee per liter of water. The grind should be between a French press size and a drip coffee size. The coffee should be roasted light (Agtron 65). In the industry we often stop the roast about 30 seconds into the first crack long before the start of the second crack. This allows us to fully evaluate the coffee for defects and for the sweetness and aroma that are burned off at darker roasts. The roast should be similar for all of the coffees evaluated. During an important coffee cupping session the roast similarity can be verified visually by grinding a portion of each sample and lining the coffee samples up next to each other on a black sheet of paper.
While the filtered water is boiling, smell the coffee grounds and write down your observations. The smell of the grounds (before water is added) is referred to as the fragrance.
Then add hot water -- just off the boil -- to each cup. At this time you should also add hot water to the cup containing the spoons so that the spoons stay at the same temperature as the cups containing the coffee. Smell each cup without disturbing it and write down your initial observations of the coffee aroma.
After 1-2 minutes, break the crust of the coffee using one of the preheated spoons. Put your nose directly over the cup and push the coffee down. This is the most potent burst of aroma you will have during cupping and is the best time to evaluate the coffee aroma. As you break the crust stir the cup a little to make sure all of the coffee is covered in water and to help the coffee sink to the bottom of the cup. Add any further description of the aroma to the description you wrote before breaking the crust.
Rinse the spoon in hot water and move to the next sample. After evaluating the aroma of all of the samples, scoop out any grounds that continue to float. Due to the high density of the lightly roasted coffee most of the grounds will sink.
The key to cupping coffee is practice and humility. The best cuppers I know are modest and always eager to learn more. I have served on cupping juries with some of the best in the world and we do not always agree. The beauty is that we agree to disagree while respecting and trying to identify the characteristics that other people find.
Do not be intimidated by people that try to impress you with some abstract description of a coffee. This is more of a romantic tribute to a coffee rather than a reality. Cupping coffee should be fun and interesting, but not a contest of who is more articulate. On the other hand, your description should be more substantial than a reiteration of a textbook definition of a coffee.
Despite the strict, scientific-like protocol to coffee cupping, the method followed in the industry is quite varied and almost every good cupper has his or her own permutation. Cup under conditions you like, but try to stay close to the standards in case you need to cup with other people.
The secret to becoming a good coffee cupper is simple: trust yourself by practicing regularly and be humble enough to continue to learn from others.


During every water practice, a parent must be present at Thompson's Boat Center for Dock Duty in case of an emergency. The parent on Dock Duty is there for safety and to feed the parking meters of athletes who drove to practice, if necessary.
Safety: Bring a fully-charged cell phone and give your number to Gretchen. You need to be on or around the dock area in case the coaches have any health or safety concerns that need to be addressed before they reach the dock. For example, a parent on Dock Duty had to call for medical assistance when a rower encountered a blow to her head while rowing.
Meter feeder: Rowers arrive and park on K Street and side streets (Thomas Jefferson and 31st Street) around 5:20am before parking meters are active. Student drivers should use PARKMOBILE to pay the meter so the Dock-Duty parent does not need quarters to feed the meter. If a student driver needs her meter fed, she should let the Dock-Duty parent know and provide quarters. Just before 7:00am, the Dock-Duty parent needs to put 3 quarters in the meter of each athlete car to prevent a $100 parking ticket.
What to do/what to bring?
Park on K Street under Whitehurst Freeway, close to 30th St., Thomas Jefferson St, or 31st St. Head down to the waterfront and walk east (left) along river to the boat house.
For student drivers who did not use PARKMOBILE, collect car description, location, and 3 quarters from student drivers. (Cars are supposed to have a Visitation Crew sticker on them.
Bring some extra quarters for those girls who forget theirs.
Stay on or near dock during practice; do not go for a run.
Be on K Street shortly before 7am to put 3 quarters in meters student cars not using PARKMOBILE.
Be prepared to drive some girls to school. The Dock-Duty parent is also a Drive-Duty parent on that day.
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Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
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Prevalence of Bovine Trypanosomosis in Gawo-Dalle district of Kellem Wollega zone, Oromia State, Ethiopia
Waktole Terfa1, Dinka Ayana2, Yacob Hailu2, Fufa Abunna*2
A cross sectional study was carried out from October, 2007 to March, 2008 to determine the prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis and tsetse apparent density using parasitological, entomological and questionnaire survey in Birbir valley Gawo-Dalle district. The overall prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis was 13.4%. Trypanosoma congolense was identified as the dominant species (71.8%) followed by Trypanosoma brucei (14.1%), Trypanosoma vivax (10.7%) and mixed species (2.5%). Statistically significant difference was observed in the prevalence of trypanosomosis among the study sites (p < 0.001) and seasons (p < 0.05) while there was no variation between sex of animals (p > 0.05). A mean PCV of 26.26% (95% CI = 25.87 to 26.65%) was recorded in aparasitaemic cattle while in parasitaemic animals, it was 22.82% (95% CI = 22.19 to 23.44%). The anemia was seen the trypanosome infected as compared to non-infected animals (t = 6.566, p < 0.001). PCV value was found to be negatively correlated with the prevalence of trypanosomosis (r = -0.1666). In conclusion, the trypanosomosis is the major constraint to cattle production and the most widely distributed tsetse flies species are T. congolense followed by T. vivax and T. brucei. Therefore, an appropriate control measures should be employed to save the animal population under treat due to trypanosomosis and emphasis should be given to the vector control in integrated disease control strategy.
Keywords: Cattle, Ethiopia, flies, Gawo-Dalle, trypanosomosis.


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Archbishop Chaput reflects on Pope Francis' milestone
Inside CatholicPhilly.com – Pope Francis at Five
Pope Francis changed the conversation, but can he change the culture?
Five years a pope: Francis' focus has been on outreach
A timeline of Pope Francis' papacy
Wonder and wit: Five years of unique turns of phrase
Francis at 5 Years • World News
Millennials get pope's call to 'Make some noise!'
Elise Italiano and Christopher White
By Elise Italiano and Christopher White • In light of faith | Catholic News Service • Posted March 12, 2018
Finishing off his first international trip as pope at the 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis looked to the young people present and in his native Spanish beckoned, "Hagan lio!" which has been translated as "make some noise" and "make a mess."
Some prominent Catholics balked at his comments at the time, saying that the last thing young people need is a faith that is ambiguous or imprudent. That criticism certainly didn't quiet the pope, as he has returned to this expression several times in the past five years — and it's one that we, as millennials, intuitively understand.
Two years after his March 2013 surprise election, we were both invited to speak on a panel examining Pope Francis' papacy. Elise spoke about the debate that was beginning to emerge over the clarity of his message, and Chris spoke about how a generation defined by contradictions has embraced this pope because he has put the countercultural message of the Gospel front and center though bold actions and gestures that have bolstered credibility to the message he preaches.
Pope Francis' invocation to "make a mess" or to shake things up is largely reflective of the colorful and accessible language he uses so frequently. While critics charge that he is theologically imprecise, we believe the pope's language expresses closeness to the people of God — like a shepherd who smells like his sheep.
His call to make a mess is intuitive for those of us who find little resonance with current political parties uninterested in coming together for the common good, economic systems that are consumer-driven and transaction-based, and communities or parishes that are self-referential and detached from the real needs of those around us.
His image of the church as a field hospital — made messy by its blood, sweat and tears and one that tends to visible wounds with compassion — is an image of a church that is compelling and one we want to be a part of because we know it's one that responds to real-life experiences rather than remote or abstract ideas.
Young people want to be the first responders in this type of church. One look at the faces of the March for Life in Washington reveals tens of thousands of children, teens and emerging adults committed to helping both mothers and their unborn children in the United States.
Or one can call to mind the young adults who commit to long-term service after graduating from college every year, 20-somethings who live in some of the poorest communities in the world. Or one can think of the young men and women demanding solutions to the scourge of gun violence in their schools.
This is impressive, and miraculous, for a generation or two of young Catholics and their peers who have lived through the mess of a culture laden with divorce and family breakdown, terrorist attacks and mass shootings, and painful scandals within their own church.
Young Catholics know the mess. They know carnage. And so when a pope who understands that mess asks them to show up, they do.
In his 2016 apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia," Pope Francis writes: "I sincerely believe that Jesus wants a church attentive to the goodness that the Holy Spirit sows in the midst of human weakness, a mother who, while clearly expressing her objective teaching, 'always does what good she can, even if in the process, her shoes get soiled by the mud of the street.'"
That image of a mother in the street fighting to save her children is one that we believe has made our peers outside of the church willing to give the church a second look — and on the five-year anniversary of his election, we're grateful for a Holy Father who not only understands that, but one who has invited us to join him in the muck of it all.
Join the conversation. Submit a proposal for a guest column to inlightoffaith@catholicnews.com.
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Through the three-dimensional architecture of his sound installations, Christof Schläger's music also has a sculptural component. As one can walk around a sculpture and view it from different viewpoints so the listening experience of his music, too, changes as one moves around. Esthetic impression is also an important facet of Schläger's sound machines and even though their sound may be the principal purpose the sculptural quality of the devices have their own value. And although the artist is mainly oriented on the usefulness of the instruments in relation to sound, he has always an eye on their optical effect as well.
Perhaps this is shown most strikingly in one his earliest machines, Federine. The supporting structure of Federine is in the form of a steep pyramid and as such it embodies a classical motif of architectonic iconography. Almost tenderly, Schläger mounted metal springs, wires, and rods to the pyramid. In the process a sculpture reminiscent of a human form emerged the visual aspect of which is in no way secondary to its function as a sound generator. Both the tonal and the technological aspect are based in technology yet represent the foundation on which other levels are enabled to come into being; in fact Federine reveals quite non-technical characteristics of Schläger's work: an infatuation with detail, a sense of playfulness, and a trace of humor. A similar example is Brauser. Motors fitted with synthetic foils have been mounted on tall poles, when activated, the foils gyrate generating soft whistling and swishing sounds. Several of these poles each standing a little more than head-height and close together form the appearance of a tree-like sculptural form, which like the elements of Federine, reveal the artist's tendency toward filigreed and fragile structures.
Christof Schläger references different esthetic signatures to painting, forms, and statures, which have their origin in modern art movements. The technical affinity of his sound machines references Futurism with its glorification of technology and Cubism with its angular, interlocking forms. Schläger's constructions are also slightly reminiscent of sculptures by Alexander Calder and Yves Tinguely. Like Calder, Schläger designs his sculptures with clear geometric forms which often appear to be curvaceously broken and through their movements and trembling in play evade technological geometry. Tinguely inspired the color components of his sound machines. And although color forms only a subtle element, it essentially characterizes the optical experience.
Suggestions of Surrealism can be found in the synergy of the forms, especially, when one examines the details of the sound machines: the interconnections and tangles of small motors, specifically formed dowels and anchors, multi-colored wires and cables, compressor hoses, rods and mounts, which often resemble the extremities of insects. Finally, one discovers references to the genre of science fiction with fantasy figures that get out of hand and relieve Schläger's objects of their further technological bond contributing essentially to their enigmatic impact.


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Zim appears to have dodged the abyss
By all accounts, these were the freest elections held in Zimbabwe in more than two decades. But, as MDC representative for South Bulawayo Eddie Cross (who retained his seat) reports, there were clear irregularities. The street riots that took place in Harare last week were entirely understandable, given the historic bias of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). This time, however, the ZEC appears to have discharged its duties with reasonable diligence. As Cross points out, there is a real chance Zimbabwe has swerved from the edge of the abyss and can now begin the arduous task of reconstruction after three decades of plunder under former President Robert Mugabe.
Zim election: it's neck and neck
Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe election looks like a neck-and-neck race between President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF and the MDC's Nelson Chamisa. MDC parliamenarian Eddie Cross looks at a numnber of potential outcomes, including the possibility of a coalition in the event there is no clear winner. We also look at Al Jazeera's coverage of the lead-up to the elections.
Cricket legend Imran Khan wins Pakistan election and promises huge shake-up
Cricket legend Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won the country's recent election and promises a huge clean-up of corruption. What is also clear is that he plans a realignment with Pakistan's so-called ally, the US. He failed to win an outright majority, but will be able to secure control through a coalition with smaller regional parties.
Zim poll: opposition closes gap on Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF hope a credible victory in the July 30 election will legitimise the power (both party and state) they gained from the "soft coup" that toppled his predecessor Robert Mugabe last November, but a recent poll shows the opposition MDC closing the gap.
Dreaming of a new Zimbabwe as election day approaches
Things are hotting up ahead of Zimbabwe's 30 July poll which is expected to be a watershed event for the country. The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is led by 40-year-old Nelson Chamisa, who faces off against the 75-year-old Emmerson Mnangagwa, formerly part of the Mugabe government before he desposed his one-time boss in a soft coup late last year. Stories are circulating in the Zimbabwean press that Chamisa has been in talks for Mugabe's wife, offering her a potential vice presidency should he win the race. Chamisa denies this. Voters are spoiled for choice of candiates, and the MDC appears to be contemplating the possibility of outright victory for the first time in its history (not counting the corrupt 2000 election which it undoubtedly won but had the result stolen by the ruling Zanu-PF). Not so fast, say Zimbabweans in SA. Chamisa may be young and charismatic, but he has not earned the trust of voters. If that's the case, could we see Mnangagwa pulling off yet another term for Zanu-PF? MDC parliamentarian from South Bulawayo, Eddie Cross, looks at what the new government has to confront, regardless of who wins.
As Zim election day nears, the hard work of rebuilding a broken country commences
It is now less than 30 days to Zimbabwe's election. MDC opposition parliamentarian Eddie Cross looks beyond the election result to the frightful challenge that awaits the winners, including the need to create jobs at the rate of 150,000 a year. The education and health budgets will have to double, but all of this will mean increased taxes. The old man Robert Mugabe might be gone, but his legacy is one of ruin. Whoever wins the election - and the opposition MDC is certainly in with a stronger than ever chance provided vote rigging is avoided - has a mountain to climb to pull the country back from the abyss.
Zim farmers have nothing to go back to
With the recent news that compensation may finally be forthcoming for farmers whose properties have been compulsorily acquired by the Zimbabwe government since 2000, many of us now face a time of extremely painful memories and decisions, writes Cathy Buckle.
Satire is booming in post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
On a stage in a park in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, Carl Joshua Ncube, perhaps the country's most famous comedian, is coaching a novice. Imitating her act, in which she pretends to deliver a baby, he mimes a doctor slapping its bottom. "People love to hear about bottoms," he tells her. An hour or so later, he introduces her — and three other wannabe female comics, one of whom is his wife—to a big audience. "In Zimbabwe we only have one female comedian," he says, mock-solemnly. "We need some competition for Grace!" Feigning anxiety, he adds: "Although we know what happens when people try to introduce their wives to the profession!"
Thank Trump and Bibi for higher oil prices
Oil prices spiked from around $40 to nearly $80 a barrel after US President Donald Trump announced last week he was pulling the US out of the Iran nuclear deal. Bibi Netanhayoo's signature is all over this.
Zanu PF is falling apart with 90 days to go before elections
Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu-PF appears to be falling apart with just 90 days to go before elections. President Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured left), who was helped to power by a soft coup that removed his predecessor Robert Mugabe, is now facing challenges from the military in the form of Vice President Chiwenga. This does not look good for either the ruling party or the country. Some 50,000 business people have poured into Zimbabwe in recent months hoping for a change in the country's disastrous policy direction. MDC representative Eddie Cross explains what's going on.
I know which country the US will invade next
Which country will the US invade next? US comedian and presenter of RT show "Redacted Tonight with Lee Camp" points out a few common threads linking all the countries that have fallen to a US regime that increasingly behaves like a rogue state. What joins Libya to Syria and Iran? Here's a clue: they all dumped the US dollar.
Zimbabwe hits the fast lane
Hundreds of thousands of people poured onto the streets last month to mourn the passing of Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) founder and former leader, Morgan Tsvangirai. Just two months earlier one million Zimbabweans took to the streets to celebrate the ouster of former president Robert Mugabe, who will go down in history as a genocidal despot, alongside the like of Pol Pot and Josef Stalin. The MDC elected a new leader, Nelson Chamisa, 40 years old and an advocate, who carries the hopes of a younger generation of Zimbabweans into the up-coming elections. MDC MP Eddie Cross looks at how radically things have changed in Zimbabwe over the last few months.
Russia to the US: our nuclear missiles are untouchable
If anything should put the fear of God into the West, it is the State of the Nation address given by Vladimir Putin earlier this week. He detailed a new generation of nuclear weaponry that is impervious to US or any other defence system. Putin prefaced his speech by saying Russia had been forced to revamp its military and offensive capability after the US and NATO had betrayed an agreement not to move an inch closer to the Russian border. The US now encircles Russia with military bases and holds hostile military exercises with earshot of Russia's borders. This is how Russia is responding, but this seems not to matter to the crazed neoconservatives in the US, who relish the idea of more wars and more military spending.
Former CIA director admits the US meddled in other countries' elections
Former CIA chief James Woolsey appeared on Fox News to push the narrative of how dastardly 'dem Russkies' are in their meddling with the sacred soul of America's democracy. He also let slip that the US has been doing exactly the same to other countries. Zerohedge looks at the scorecard.
We say goodbye to Morgan Tsvangirai, a brave and iconic leader
Morgan Tsvangirai passed away this week in South Africa after a long struggle with cancer. He brought hope to the people of Zimbabwe and should rightly have been president of the country had Robert Mugabe not stolen the elections from him and his party, the Movement for Democratic Change. Writing in The Conversation, David B. Moore, Professor of Development Studies, University of Johannesburg, looks at the life of this iconic leader and the opposition movement he led.
Mnangagwa inherits Mugabe's trash
Zim president Emmerson Mnangagwa has inherited the military machine that his predecessor, Robert Mugabe, inherited from his predecessor Ian Smith. With seven months to elections, the new Zim cabinet cannot pretend that there is any residual love for Mugabe and his bootlickers. Opposition MP Eddie Cross recalls a lunch with Mugabe many years ago, and how Pol Pot's murderous Khymer Rouge served as a model for the new Zimbabwe. That legacy will be hard to shake off.
After 37 years of Mugabe, Zim takes a radical turn for the better
Opposition Member of Parliament for Bulawayo, Eddie Cross, recalls a frightening encounter with the newly installed Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose new cabinet includes some excellent choices and some dubious ones. "The Crocodile", as he is known, has a reputation for taking no prisoners. But Cross remains optimistic that Mnangagwa will deliver on promises of free and fair elections, and a radical transformation of the economy. His ministers have 100 days to deliver - or else.
Mugabe's allies scatter to the winds
Posted 26 November 2017
Zimbabwe's former information minister Jonathan Moyo is smart, funny, always ready with a stinging quote to reduce his political opponnents to ash. According to Richard Chidza, he was also a political turncoat who jumped sides whenever it suited his own political survival. With the swearing in of new Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa last week, Moyo is once again out in the cold. The diehard Mugabe supporters have lost their chief patron, and for some this is the end of their political careers. Some may end up in prison. Will Jonathan Moyo survive this time, as he has done so many times in the past?
Life after Mugabe
Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe, has been granted immunity from prosecution and a $10m lump sum golden handshake. In the view of many Zimbabweans, this is a small price to pay to get rid of the old man and his wife, Grace, who had ambitions of succeeding her husband. Now the hard reality sets in. The new president Emmerson Mnangagwa delivered an inauguration speech on Friday that sounded very much like the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) policy platform - re-engaging with the wider international community, tackling corruption, sorting out the thorny land reform issue (and whether and what to pay white farmers who were dispossessed without compensation). In this article, MDC representative Eddie Cross spells out the challenges that lie ahead. The optimism of Zimbabweans has never reached such heights. Will it be short-lived?
Zim: the genie of freedom has been uncorked and won't go back in the bottle
Zim opposition member of parliament Eddie Cross reports on the events of the last few days, culminating in the resignation/removal of Robert Mugabe and his coterie of "criminals" from power. There is a palpable sense of freedom in the country, but we should be modest in our expectations. Zanu-PF has signalled its intention to go it alone in government, without inviting opposition parties to the table. A million people gathered on thre streets of Harare in the last few days to bid the old man good riddance. The genie of freedom has been uncorked and will not go back in the bottle. Long-suffering Zimbabweans are in no mood to entertain another dictator dressed up as a saviour, if that is what Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa has in mind. These are interesting days indeed.
Jubilation in Zimbabwe as the Mugabe era fizzles
Zimbabwe opposition member of parliament Eddie Cross reported a week ago that the era of Robert Mugabe was coming to an end. Little did he know just how prescient that prediction was. A few days later the army had taken over in a soft coup and placed Mugabe and his family in "protective custody". The old man refused to go, but it now seems he has no say in the matter. As Eddie Cross argues in this article, the fired vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa is likely to lead a transitional government, which will have to act quickly to restore credibility to the country. This means opposition members may be included in any interim cabinet. We also find out from Cross that Mnangagwa has a history of human rights abuses, but is not known particularly for corruption.
The end of Mugabe and the rise of Emmerson Mnangagwa
A week ago Eddie Cross, an opposition member of parliament in Zimbabwe, predicted that the end of Robert Mugabe's reign in Zimbabwe. In this article he outlines the forces at work in that troubled country, as the military takes control of the political structures and holds the 93 year-old president under virtual house arrest while ostensibly battling "criminal elements" trying to sieze control. Who will replace Mugabe? Enter Emmerson Mnangagwa, fired last week by Mugabe and now invited back to the country. Or, as Eddie Cross suggests, will this open the door to free and fair elections next year?
Zim headed for military rule - Zim ambassador
Reports from Zimbabwe this morning say the army has arrested several cabinet ministers and there are unconfirmed reports that President Robert Mugabe and his family are under virtual house arrest in Borrowdale, a suburb of Harare. The official opposition ambassador to SA, Austin Moyo, says all indications are that Zimbabwe is headed to military rule.
The Mugabe brats and mom Grace - a ticking PR time bomb
Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe bolted back to Harare after somehow gaining diplomatic immunity after assaulting model Gabriella Engels at the Sandton residence of the two sons, Robert Junior and Chatunga. The two spoiled brats are under-achievers and troublemakers of note, but have cultivated a taste for the finer things of life. Afriforum private prosecutor Gerrie Nel - the man who put Oscar Pistorius in prison for shooting his girlfriend - says Grace may have fled the country but justice will be done for Gabriella. It's safe to assume Grace may have made her last visit to SA.


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Copyright Case Briefs – Alleged Video Game Infringement
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jan 17, 2018 | 0 Comments
Case: Blizzard Entm't, Inc. v. Lilith Games (Shanghai) Co., 149 F. Supp. 3d 1167 (N.D. Cal. 2015)
Plaintiff's own the copyright in the popular World of Warcraft video game franchise. Plaintiffs filed suit for copyright infringement against Defendants alleging that Defendants mobile games infringe upon the World of Warcraft works. Defendants then filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under FRCP 12(b)(6). The Court granted Defendant's 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss with leave to amend to allow Plaintiffs an opportunity to add the additional detail required by Ninth Circuit case law to their complaint, thereby plausibly establishing with a representative sampling both the copyrightability of their work and infringement.
Video game developers Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Valve Corporation (collectively "Plaintiffs") are the copyright owners of the popular video game franchise "World of Warcraft." All of the "Warcraft" games take place in the "Warcraft" universe, which is populated by an enormous variety of distinctive mythical creatures and characters, such as tech-savvy goblins, huge winged demons, bovine humanoids, serpentine sea creatures, giant humanoid panda warriors, and tall purple-skinned elves.
On September 8, 2015, Plaintiffs filed a copyright infringement action against Lilith Games Co. and uCool, Inc. (collectively, "Defendants") alleging Defendant's mobile games "DotA Legends" and "Heros Charge" infringe on the Warcraft works. Specifically, Plaintiffs alleged that the mobile games at issue copied the Warcraft characters, "settings, terrain, background art, and other assets."
In response, Defendant uCool, acting independently of its co-defendant, filed a Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim under 12(b)(6) or, alternatively, a motion for a more definite statement under FRCP 12(e).
Whether Plaintiff's sufficiently plead copyrightability of the Warcraft characters and representative infringements that Defendants allegedly copied?
When filing a complaint, the plaintiffs must follow Ninth Circuit precedent to ensure the complaint sufficiently details both elements of copyright infringement of characters and infringement.
Under Fiest, To state a claim for copyright infringement a plaintiff must plausibly allege two elements:
(1) ownership of a valid copyright,
(2) copying of constituent parts of the work that are original.In its Motion to Dismiss, Defendants argue Plaintiffs failed to sufficiently plead either element in the Complaint.
As to ownership, Defendant argues that Plaintiffs failed to identify "a single copyright they claim uCool infringes" or "the owner of any copyright they claim uCol infringes" and contends that Defendants lack standing to bring suit. The Court rejected this argument given that Plaintiffs Complaint expressly alleged that they own the copyrights in the Warcraft Works and that these copyrights are the works that Defendant is infringing. Moreover, Plaintiffs filed a supplemental brief, which contained a comprehensive list of the copyright registrations at issue. Thus, the Court found this was enough to sufficiently plead copyright ownership of the Warcraft works, and survived a motion to dismiss on these grounds.
The real issue of ownership in this case turned on the copyrightability of the Warcraft characters themselves. Characters are not ordinarily entitled to copyright protection. Under Ninth Circuit law, "copyright protection is available only for characters that are especially distinctive," meaning a character must be "sufficiently delineated" and display consistent, widely identifiable traits. Additionally, the scenes-a-faire doctrine excludes copyright protection for "stock characters" and plots which encompass stereotyped expression and standard or common features in a wide variety of works, including audiovisual works generated by computers. Plaintiffs cited DC Comics v. Towle, which held that the Batmobile was a character entitled to copyright protection, to establish the copyrightability of the Warcraft Works. The Court disagreed and distinguished this case from Towle, where the Ninth Circuit extended copyright protection to the Batmobile "character" only after DC Comics extensively catalogued the famous car's distinctive characteristics. By contrast, the Court found that Plaintiffs complaint made only conclusory statements that their characters are "distinctive… with names, distinctive physical appearances, clothing, weapons, traits, abilities, and ongoing stories." Thus, the Plaintiffs failed to meet their burden of alleging– with sufficient detail– copyright ownership in the characters from the Warcraft works.
In addressing the copying element, Defendants argue that Plaintiffs fail to identify the aspects of Plaintiff's work that the mobile game "Heroes Charge" infringes. To successfully plead copying, Plaintiffs are not required to specify each and every instance of infringement at the pleading stage. Rather, courts approve a complaint that simply alleges representative acts of infringement, rather than a comprehensive listing. In its Complaint, Plaintiffs alleged: "Dozens of characters from 'Hero Charge' are derived from and substantially similar to Blizzard and Valve's characters"; "all of nearly all of uCool's publicly disclose heroes are copied; "certain settings, terrain, background art, and other assets. Infringe on protected elements of their games; and "many, if not all, of these characters are copied or derived from images of characters in the Warcraft universe". The Court found Plaintiffs allegations "sweeping" because they fail to apprise uCool or the Court of WHICH "Heroes Charge" characters infringed WHICH characters from WHICH of Plaintiff's numerous games, related products and merchandise.
The Court reasoned that a plausible claim would require that Plaintiffs submit a representative sampling of infringed content, pleading infringement with the level of detail required by the Ninth Circuit and establishing that the content and the characters at issue are copyrightable. Absent such representative acts of infringement, the Court stated is cannot meaningfully evaluate the plausibility of Plaintiff's allegations regarding the appropriation of Plaintiff's copyrighted Warcraft works. Thus, the Court granted Defendant's motion to dismiss, but with leave to amend for Plaintiffs to cure the deficiencies in the Complaint.
Because Plaintiffs failed to state a plausible claim for copyright infringement, the Court granted Defendant uCool's motion to dismiss with leave to amend its complaint to address the deficiencies. Given that the Court concluded that the Complaint should be dismissed on 12(b)(6) grounds, it did not need to reach Defendants F.R.C.P. Rule 12(e) request for a more definite statement, as the amended complaint would serve the same purpose.
This blog written by Ms. Jennifer Cooper, Loyola Marymount law student.
Contact a Copyright Infringement Litigation Law Firm
We can help both Plaintiff copyright holders and those accused of infringement. We have a strong background in copyright law and have extensive federal court experience. Call (877) 276-5084 for a free initial consultation.


On the left side of the of the Power Stonetm (as you look at the face of the unit) there is a 2 port RJ-11 telephone line jack. One port is labeled LINE. Take the supplied modular telephone line cord and plug one end into the LINE port. Plug the other end into the telephone wall jack. The other port labeled DEVICE allows you to connect any telephone equipment (fax machine, modem, PC fax/modem card, telephone, answering machine etc.) through the Power Stonetm to the phone line.
Wait until 3 or more rings are detected.
When the above condition is met the power will be turned ON.
Approx. 2 minutes after the call is completed the plugged in device will be shut OFF.
After 15 rings are received the unit will pickup the phone for secure access and further configuration by you.
Use your touch tone keypad to access the unit for configuration.
Use the default security code (configurable) , # # 8 8 once the unit picks up to access configuration options.
Always use 80 (eight zero) to save a configuration and hang up the phone.
When the above condition is met the Power Stone(tm) RPS II will pick up the phone and wait for a command.
You can enter the default password of ##88 to enter configuration. Enter 010 to turn the power off and used 011 to turn the power on.
Enter 80 to save the settings and exit the session (hang up the phone).
You can call in to your home or Office from a remote location and control the power to your selected equipment or change the automatic operation at the site of Power Stonetm – just by pressing characters on your telephone key pad. You can also check the status of each programmable setting and receive information about power status to the device you have plugged into the Power Stonetm RPS II.


Today we are joined by to of our top-level Elite coaching clients, Mark Costes and Andy Zitzmann, to share their quick stories of achieving substantial financial success and finding out that wasn't the key to their happiness.
We often assume that if we could just make more money, that would solve all of our problems, right?
The problem with that is, certain paths that lead to making more money don't also lead to true fulfillment and happiness.
Both Mark and Andy found themselves at this point in life. They were making the most money they had ever made, and they were completely miserable because they were having to give up balance in their lives and do work that wasn't enjoyable to them in the process.
Essentially, they weren't living their Life on Fire.
Luckily, they both realized they are fully in control of their lives, their destinies, and they made the conscious choices to change their lives and their business structures to allow them to find balance, become passionate about their work again, and ultimately be happier and more successful than they had ever been.
So, if you're not living your life on fire, what do you need to change to start moving in that direction and when are you committed to starting that change?
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Nine top brands to operate resorts in Red Sea
Nine top global luxury hotel brands will operate the first resorts in Saudi Arabia's The Red Sea Project, the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism development.
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the project, has announced the signing of nine hotel management agreements with international hotel brands to operate resorts in the first phase of development.
The agreements were unveiled on Day 2 of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2021 in Riyadh, with the collection of hospitality brands set to operate nine of the 16 properties currently under development in the first phase and collectively feature more than 1,700 hotel keys of the total 3000 planned for Phase One.
These include Edition Hotels and St Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International; Fairmont Hotel & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and SLS Hotels & Residences, part of global hospitality group Accor; Grand Hyatt, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts; and Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury hospitality company.
"Saudi Arabia is accelerating its development of a new tourism offering in the Kingdom, fuelled by the ambitious Vision 2030 program. We are proud to unveil our collection of unique and diverse hospitality brands that cater to this growing market and underpin our commitment to creating a world-leading barefoot luxury destination which will soon serve as a gateway to one of the last undiscovered places on the planet," said John Pagano, CEO at TRSDC.
"Most importantly, such partnerships with globally recognized and respected brands signifies the growing confidence in our business, our flagship destination and in Saudi Arabia as a tourism destination."
The announcement underscores TRSDC's investment potential as Saudi Arabia continues its economic diversification in line with Vision 2030. By 2030, The Red Sea Project expects to host one million visitors annually, capped in line with its sustainability ambitions, creating upwards of 70,000 new jobs and contributing SR22 billion ($5.3 billion) to the nation's GDP once fully operational.
Each brand at The Red Sea Project has embraced the vision of the project and have agreed to work together to collaborate in making the destination a success. The partners have welcomed the industry-pioneering sustainability standards of TRSDC and the broader commitment towards regenerative tourism development, said a statement.
"Hospitality is the anchor of The Red Sea Project. We are determined to create a world-class luxury destination and the hotel brands we partner with play a crucial role in delivering on this ambition. Our partnerships are cemented through a collaborative framework that emphasize synchronicity between all brands. In doing so, we aim to create more value and maximize destination success, empowering stakeholders to benefit from shared best practices and economies of scale," said Jay Rosen, Chief Financial Officer at TRSDC.
"The hotel management agreements unveiled today mark a significant milestone for us and we welcome more hotel operators, developers and investors to join us in our journey to build a thriving destination for visitors from around the world."
The Red Sea Project's first phase of development is on track for completion by the end of 2023, with a total of 16 hotels set to offer 3,000 hotel rooms across five islands and two inland sites. TRSDC expects to announce additional international hotel brand partnerships in the coming months.
"We are working with world-leading hotel operators who share our vision to deliver exciting growth opportunities for the Kingdom's tourism and hospitality market, whilst protecting the natural environment, benefitting our local community and delivering extraordinary and immersive guest experiences. Our collective mission is to not only curate a hospitality portfolio of architectural distinction, but to also introduce our guests to new destinations and experiences," added Pagano.
Upon completion in 2030, the site will host 50 hotels offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and approximately 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites.
The first phase will also include a luxury marina, an 18-hole championship golf course, entertainment and leisure facilities, as well as an international airport that will be accessible by 80 percent of the world's population in less than eight hours and expected to serve up to one million passengers per year by 2030. - TradeArabia News Service
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First Warner Bros. Hotel to open in November in Abu Dhabi
Centara Mirage to open in Dubai
Tue, Oct 5, 2021
Palatial Raffles The Palm Dubai all set to open
Jumeirah Maldives to welcome guests from Oct 1
Mon, Sep 6, 2021
Raffles The Palm Dubai names MD
Anantara resort comes to Dubai's World Islands
Accor signs up for new Fairmont in Al Khobar
Raffles the Palm Dubai to set new standards in luxury
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Stylish Kempinski Palace Engelberg to open in June
Tue, May 4, 2021
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Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island resort opens
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Lighthouses of Long Island
Leisure juliet del rio | May 19, 2017
Though Long Island's bouldered North Shore makes for a great foreground in sunset pictures, journeying through the Long Island Sound was a dreaded activity for sailors and naval merchants for centuries. Jagged rocks left behind by massive glaciers and abrupt shoals formed through wild storms created a need for the lighthouses still standing today. There have been more than 30 lighthouses built along the major harbors of Long Island. Some have fought through hurricanes, arsonists and brutal New York winters to keep sailors safe. They now serve as sweet spots for strolls and Instagram snaps.
Related Content: 8 Long Island Architectural Landmarks to Visit
Montauk Point, Montauk
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The Montauk lighthouse is considered a National Historic Landmark, and for good reason. It's the oldest lighthouse in New York State and has been actively aiding in maritime navigation since 1796. This 111-foot-tall sandstone structure offers 360-degree views of the Block Sound and Atlantic Ocean, making it a beautiful location for photographs.
Execution Rocks, Mamaroneck
This 60-foot granite, brick and stone lighthouse has stood in the middle of the Long Island Sound since 1850. It got its name from rather gory tales. Legend has it the British used to execute colonial Americans by tying them to the reef at low-tide. These days, it's a more welcoming establishment. Visitors can stay the night in the lighthouse fitted with rustic furnishings.
Fire Island, Captree Island
Fire Island Lighthouse from the Great South Bay side.
Originally built in 1826, this brick and cement lighthouse sits on a barrier island of the South Shore. The tower was decommissioned in 1974 when lights were installed in the Moses State Park Water Tower. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society raised more than $1 million to put this landmark on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was relit and reinstated as an official aid to navigation in 1986. More than 100,000 visitors trek to see this magnificent structure every year, which is no surprise given Fire Island's bustling summer culture.
Old Field Point, Old Field
As maritime traffic increased, Old Field point was built between the harbors of Port Jefferson and Stony Brook to help sailors stay away from the island's rocky reefs and sandy shoals. Home to several of the first female lightkeepers in the nation, this structure has been standing tall at 30 feet since 1823.
Orient Point, Orient
Also known as "the coffee pot," this lighthouse built in 1899 had to fight its way to becoming a landmark in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1970, the Coast Guard threatened to extinguish and demolish the Orient Point Light but public outcry led to restoration and preservation. It's currently in active use and has a working foghorn to boot.
Huntington Harbor, Huntington
image: facebook.com/huntingtonlighthouse
Formerly known as Lloyd Harbor Lighthouse, this tower is another example of the public coming together to save a historic landmark. It was originally built to guide sailors into the Lloyd Harbor where they could find safe anchorage during a storm. Rebuilt of granite for protection from the icy sea winds, the lighthouse took its current form in 1912 and is still active in naval navigation.
Shinnecock Light, Hampton Bays
Named after the Shinnecock Indian nation, this red brick tower was built in 1858 to light the 67-mile journey from Fire Island to Montauk. It was an impressive 168 feet and mariners initially confused it for the Montauk lighthouse. However, after strikes of lightning, fires and hurricanes, the structure toppled to the ground in 1948. Now, a 74-foot-tall skeletal structure guides sailors along the coast to New York City.
Sands Point, North Hempstead
This lighthouse has an interesting history due to its proximity to the lavish Hempstead House, a must-visit for the Gatsby-loving crowd. It was activated and deactivated multiple times since its construction in 1806 and has been plagued by erosion ever since. The brownstone structure holds many stories of guests and socialites of the estate.
Stepping Stones, North Hempstead
image: facebook.com/steppingstoneslighthouse
This Victorian-style lighthouse in Nassau County also goes by the nickname Devil's Stepping Stones, which stems from Native American legend. The story goes that the Siwanoy (a Native American tribe) was chasing the devil (Habboamoko) off of their land. Habboamoko saw stepping stones in the low tide of the Long Island Sound and danced across the rocks to flee to Long Island. Stepping Stones has been in active navigation since 1877 and as of 2016 received funds to be restored.
Eatons Neck, Eatons Neck
Eatons Neck, a 73-foot freestone tower, was the second lighthouse to be built on the Long Island Sound. It was a constructed out of necessity: Rocks north and east of the lighthouse had seen more shipwrecks than any other location on Long Island's shore, while boat remains and bodies often washed up on the coastline. After almost 200 years of operation, Eaton's Neck was scheduled for demolition. The public was able to save it by having the tower placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Cold Spring Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor
This lighthouse was built in 1890 to mark the shoal outside of Lloyd Harbor. It was scheduled to be torn down by the Coast Guard but Lady Glen purchased it for $1. She saved it from demolition but not from its historic location. The lighthouse was taken onto the mainland by barge, making it the only lighthouse on Long Island to have been moved from its original site.
Long Beach Bar, Orient
Long Beach Bar is a truly resilient lighthouse. Since its construction in 1870, it has endured hurricanes, arsonists and gunshot damage. The current fixture is a replica of the original and is in active use by the US Coast Guard, despite its short deactivation in 1945. There is also a B&B for overnight stays.
TAGS: captree island, cold spring harbor, hampton bays, huntington, lighthouses, mamaroneck, montauk, north hempstead, old field, orient
Summer is the time to slow down and soak in the best Long Island has to offer
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The breathtaking views and white sand beach set the stage for a beautiful evening


Oktoberfest. The final destination before beginning a life in London.
Three months of un-interrupted partying had destroyed my liver and increased my waistline. Therefore, we decided to use the week between Berlin and Oktoberfest to detox.
We chose a location on the map that was far enough from civilisation and wouldn't lead us into temptation.
Four kilometres from Heiligkreuzsteinach, the nearest major town, we found a lovely house in the middle of a forest far away from any fast food temptations. However, without a car, this meant that we had to walk the four kilometres from the house to the supermarket.
For a few days we were strict, minimal carbs, no sugar and lots of exercise throughout, however, after just a few days in the Biggest Loser camp, cabin fever had set in. I needed to leave the forest immediately.
We were only a short bus ride to Heidelberg, a town renowned for amazing castles and lovely cobble stoned alleyways was only a short bus trip away. My highlights were not the romantic castles, rather good coffee at Coffee Nerd, fresh pretzels and amazing homemade dip.
Clearly we'd fallen off the wagon, just in time for Oktoberfest, which was all kinds of crazy but we made the mistake of camping.
Busabout offer both camping and hostel stay options, but $300AUD for three nights accommodation, breakfasts and bus to and from the festival sounded like the most economical option. In reality it was B.Y.O sleeping bag, on a blow up mattress that deflates as soon as you touch it and a cold egg roll in the morning. And to top it off, on the last day when you're suffering a three day beer hangover you have to roll up your li-lo (which, thankfully is already deflated) and clear your tent of rubbish.
It is essential to get to the beer halls early to get a table, if you don't have one you won't be served. Tips are mandatory if you want to be served as the beer maids won't return without one, and they deserve every cent, they carry up to 12 litres of beer at one time!
We spent our first day at the Lowenbrau, there was so much happening inside the tent that it was hard to leave. By day you sing along to traditional German songs while eating pork knuckles and drinking steins and by night, everybody is dancing on tables.
Costumes are not mandatory but almost everyone wears one. Dirndls and lederhosen are available on eBay but most opt for the more traditional costumes which are available throughout Munich.
Oktoberfest isn't just about the beer, it's a celebration of Bavarian culture and a big part of that is food. The beer halls are abundant with pork knuckles and schnitzel and outside the halls you'll find many stands selling bratwurst, pretzels and confectionary.
If you're not a fan of beer there is a wine hall and some cocktail stands throughout the festival. Unfortunately beer is the only alcohol available in the beer halls but if you're not a fan of ale you can try a radler, half lemonade and beer.
Munich is an amazingly beautiful city and I wish that I had of stayed after the festival to explore it. But London is only a two hour flight away so there will be a long weekend there in the future.


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Created by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain, Fox's 'Fantasy Island' revolves around the eponymous island where a person's fantasies can come true, albeit for a price. Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sánchez) hails from a family of caretakers on the island. In the pilot episode, she recruits Ruby (Kiara Barnes) — an elderly woman who comes to the island with her husband, regains her youth and realizes that she likes women.
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Is Fantasy Island a Reality Show?
No, 'Fantasy Island' is not a reality show. It is actually a fantasy drama fictional series, even though it has a format that makes it seem like a reality show. There is a host with her staff, welcoming a set of new guests every week, yet the similarity more or less ends there. Debuting in 2021, 'Fantasy Island' is a continuation of the eponymous ABC series, which aired between 1977 and 1984.
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Cast your mind back three decades and Folkestone was a very different place for those of us growing up in the 1990s.
It was abuzz with the funfair culture down the seafront, and the Sunday market would bring it back alive most weeks.
The town centre was lined with some iconic brands, including Woolworths and Mark One, and getting yourself down to the beach was as easy as jumping on the Leas Lift.
Years and years have passed, and the former Rotunda site looked dismal 10 years ago, with a large open space remaining where rollercoasters and The Dome once sat.
So we've dug out some old pictures (and a video) to remind you of the good times.
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Visiting the Rotunda
It wouldn't be a nostalgia list without a prominent mention of the infamous Rotunda.
Jimmy Godden's amusement park was the image of the 1980s and 1990s - and many people will remember the helter skelter, Magic Mouse rollercoaster and the log flume .
Those who were children in this era may have also got the change to go to a part in the Dome's soft play area, which featured a huge ball pit to get lost in.
After party treats were sitting in the cafe downstairs for dinner, before heading into the arcade to spend all your 1ps, 2ps and 5ps.
The Rotunda was sold off in 2003, and the last of it was removed in 2007.
The area is now fully shingled, with a huge boardwalk in place to take people from one side of the seafront to the other.
It's also earmarked for up to 1,000 homes and retail space as part of R oger De Haan's seafront regeneration plan .
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Going to the Sunday market
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Did you even live in Folkestone if you haven't heard of the Sunday market ?
Most Sundays, next to the Rotunda, the seafront would be lined with stalls, including a meat van where sales would be made over a very loud microphone.
You'd be able to pick up anything from bed sheets to shoes, or even make-up.
We remember the sound of traders selling sweets and shouting: "50 pence a bag, only 50 pence".
Come the summer it would be particularly busy with passing custom.
The market started to dwindle at around the same time the Rotunda was dismantled.
The town centre has tried to keep a market going ever since, with stalls lining Sandgate Road every Thursday and Saturday.
A night out The Priz (or whatever name it took over the years)
(Image: Kev Goodwin)
Club Indigo, the Priz or even Club Onyx. Whatever you want to call it, plenty of people spent many a Saturday night in here.
The Marine Terrace club, which is no longer standing, was the venue for music, drinks and its cheese room.
Reputable club nights such as Devious, Juicy Tunes, and Havin' It were just a selection of the themed events it hosted.
Boy George and the Nightcrawlers also headed to the club which scooped awards in the first two years of opening.
Fast-forward to the noughties, if you weren't old enough to go to the over 18s nights, Club Indigo held its very own underage evenings, serving lemonade at the bar.
As a popular institute in the town, the club's shortened nickname The Priz was used by generations of people, even those who went in for a dance on the very last night.
The decision to suddenly close it in October 2015 was met with sadness - and then an arson attack saw it burn to the ground in spectacular fashion.
Visiting MK 1
Mark One, or MK 1 as it was called by residents, was one of the main fashion shops for women in the town.
It had the latest coats, shoes, handbags and accessories of the time - and was often a place you'd head to if in need of a new outfit.
Despite it closing down in the noughties, the constant reminder of its once existence remains as the dilapidated shop front faces the busy Sandgate Road.
It has been boarded up for some time, with little to no movement happening in the years since it left.
Set over two floors, the shop was so popular in its heydey, it was partially responsible for trend setting in Folkestone.
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This entry is not one specifically tailored to Folkestone - nearly every high street had one, and most people's experiences of the store will be the same.
Home to Ladybird children's wear, and a gigantic pick'n'mix offering, Woolworths was one of the main shops in the town during the 90s.
You'd find anything in there from toys to gardening tools.
Its long reign was cut short in 2008 when the brand's collapse left some 27,000 people without a job on a national scale.
The front of the store remained closed, as pictured above, and is now occupied by Poundstretcher.
Rowland's Confectionary
Nothing screams seaside 1990s like a traditional rock shop, and Folkestone had its very own.
Residents and tourists alike would stand and watch the sweet treats being manually rolled out in the front window of the former Old High Street store.
Biting into a stick of rock, the word Folkestone would be imprinted throughout.
It was every sweet lover's dream until it closed down more than a decade ago.
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Having a go on The Leas Lift
The Leas Lift in recent years has been quite a hot topic. With a huge health and safety bill grinding the historic lift to a halt, there's hope it will run again.
Open during the warmer months, the lift was a novelty that never wore off.
Getting onto the carriage from The Leas and then slowly creeping down the steep tracks to the Lower Leas Coastal Park sure beated walking up and down Remembrance Hill.
The bus station's hidden kiosk
Who remembers getting off the bus from school and heading to the kiosk at the bus station?
It was the smallest confectionery shop of all time, but it managed to fit nearly every sort of chocolate bar possible into its front counter.
It was nestled in a little walk way which led to the back of the Post Office, near to the bus stops which still head to Cheriton and back.
The wooden latch that would open up this Aladdin's cave of snacks went down one day, and never reopened.
Blockbuster -
A rainy day would present the perfect opportunity to head into town and borrow a few films from Blockbuster.
Making sure you also topped up with popcorn, crisps and any other movie treats at the till, you'd happily head back home with your video cassette.
Returning it back was simply posting it through a designated letter box in the door.
With the rise of movie hire direct from your TV, Blockbuster collapsed, and this unit is now a bed store.
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Going to Piper's
(Image: Andy Jones)
Piper's in Tontine Street was one of the many places to head out to come the weekend.
But change was in the air back in 2010 when approval was granted to get rid of the bar for it to be replaced with offices to rent.
Now, in its place is a multi-storey of modern space for businesses, with Josh De Haan's company View London being the anchor tenant.
The quirky layout has a slide connecting two of its floors.
The Leas Club
The Edwardian building was a theatre when it first opened in the early 1900s.
But many people will remember it throughout the 1990s for its bustling nightlife.
You'd enter through the grand steps where you could grab a table on the balcony, or head down to the dance floor and the bar.
It would be a place you'd go to before ending up in The Priz - and every ounce of effort would be used to ensure you didn't actually fall down the stairs.
The Gift Shop - will never be forgotten
The Old High Street has seen its fair share of businesses - but The Gift Shop was one of them that will never be forgotten.
It was half and half, part gift shop part joke shop. But by far it was the joke items that used to attract the droves of people through the door.
From whoopie cushions to fake spiders, there was a prank for everyone.
It closed within the last 15 years.
Riley's
It was the weekend hangout for many teenagers born in the 90s.
Riley's was the snooker hall with a bar, a rooftop terrace and huge TV screens.
You'd enter next to McDonald's, take the winding stairs, and end up in the dimly lit snooker room.
Once you had secured your table with your friends, it was straight to the bar to order drinks or a light snack.
According to Riley's Twitter account, it shut down in 2012.
A TruGym now takes its place.
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