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Ontario educators are releasing a report today that suggests provincial government action to attract men to careers in teaching.
Narrowing the Gender Gap: Attracting Men to Teaching recommends that the province champion a multi-year marketing campaign, research and possible incentives to bring men into the profession and retain them.
The report follows months of consultation with students, teachers, administrators, parents, education stakeholders and community groups, and an examination of trends across Canada and around the world.
Ontario educators launched the study in February in response to school board hiring concerns and the lack of available male teachers. The research project was undertaken by Jean-Luc Bernard, Directeur de l'éducation, Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest (CSDCSO); David Hill, Director of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board; Pat Falter, Consulting Director, English Language School of Education, Laurentian University; and Doug Wilson, Registrar, Ontario College of Teachers.
Fewer than one in three Ontario teachers are men. The shortage is acute at the primary-junior levels where, according to Ontario College of Teachers data, only one in 10 teachers under the age of 30 are male.
The project uncovered a number of perceived barriers to men entering teaching, among them: low salaries; negative stereotypes; and fears of allegations of sexual misconduct.
"Finding, hiring and retaining quality teachers - male or female - is a priority in education, particularly in high need subjects such as French, math and science," says College Registrar Doug Wilson. "Unfortunately, young men are choosing other career paths."
You can see the full report and recommendations on the College web site.
What's New in the Library is updated monthly and lists new items in the College library collection. Members may borrow these items by contacting the library by phone, e-mail, fax or in person.
Loans are for three weeks, limited to eight items and may be renewed twice.
You can now also return books postage-free to the library. The College's library was recently approved by Canada Post (CP) as a recognized circulating library, permitting it to mail books at reduced rates.
"This represents a big savings," says College librarian Olivia Hamilton. "A package that previously cost $5.35 in postage can now be sent for only 77 cents. And what's more, the postage paid at the time of mailing covers the return shipment."
Books being returned to the library can be mailed at no cost using the original envelope with a CP-approved label that will be enclosed with the books they have requested.
Members are entitled to borrow up to eight books at a time, but the special mail rates apply only to books - not videotapes or other resources.
College members with demonstrated leadership in the profession are invited to apply to these full-time permanent positions that have become available as a result of staff retirements or relocation within the College.
A Program Officer in Accreditation supports the Accreditation Committee in reviewing teacher education programs. Educators with a solid knowledge of teacher education as well as successful program development and review experience are eligible for this position.
A Program Officer in Standards of Practice and Education supports the Standards of Practice Committee through research, analysis and development of policies and programs related to initial and ongoing teacher education and teaching practices. This position is open to educators with successful teaching leadership, program development and research experience.
An Education Research Assistant supports the Professional Affairs Department through both qualitative and quantitative research projects in relation to the College's standards of practice, ethical standards and accreditation processes and professional learning framework. This position does not require membership of the College.
To see all three job postings listed on the College web site, click here.


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By Ruben Circelli
last updated 10 August 2022
Get Sony's AirPods rivals for cheap if you act fast
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We've reviewed both the LinkBuds and the LinkBuds S at What Hi-Fi?, giving both earbuds four-stars in our reviews. On both LinkBuds models, we appreciated their balanced, natural sound; their open and spacious delivery; and their lightweight, comfortable design.
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Those of us who live and work in London will understand the painful struggles of renting in the capital. You live in a box with strange people you found on SpareRoom, you're always moaning about your landlord, and yet you're still spending at least 60% of your income on rent.
We have some good news at least… rent prices in London have dropped for the first time in six years! Granted, it has only decreased by about £7 a month, but it's a drop nonetheless. If you hop onto the Interweb and browse through Zoopla or Rightmove you'll notice that, in every Borough of London, the number of rental properties in the "most reduced" section is growing.
However, while that might be good news for renters in central London, it's not so great for landlords and first time buyers. We're up sh*t creek in terms of political and economic stability, and this means people are wary of selling and are choosing to let instead. It also means that less properties are being built, so competition is high and the chances of taking that first step onto the ladder is perhaps even lower than ever.
Thanks again, Brexiteers. (Yes it's your fault).


More than 60 Babson students, alumni, faculty, and staff converged in Atlanta from June 1–3, 2018, for the Black Affinity Network's (BAN) second annual Leadership Retreat. Student leaders, including CWEL, Diversity, and Global Scholars, spent the weekend getting to know alumni, faculty, and staff while participating in a multitude of professional development activities. You can view a Flickr album of the experience.
The venue's proprietor, Lecester "Bill" Allen, greeted us in the theater of his hotel. He got a feel for who was in the room by having each student stand up, share where they were from and their short- and long-term goals. After starting his career as a teacher, Allen went on to invest in real estate, own and operate charter schools all over the country, and ultimately purchase a 150-acre property to house his Allen Entrepreneurial Institute, the location of our retreat. The institute's goal is to increase the size and number of minority- and women-owned businesses in the United States and globally.
Babson's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Dr. Sadie Burton-Goss, and Undergraduate School Dean, Dr. Ian Lapp, kicked off the retreat with a warm welcome. Lavinia Marshall, corporate trainer and parent of Babson alumna Nicole Marshall '16, set the tone with a discussion about "Vision, Voice and Values." She noted, "You need to have vision, understand the power of your voice, and recognize your value." Associate Director of the Undergraduate Center for Career Development Larinda Cole pitched in to help students learn to tell their stories through résumé writing, elevator pitching, and networking.
Babson Professor Fred Opie facilitated a session based on his book, "Start With Your Gift." After his experience with the students, he commented, "It is the first time in my life I have seen an African American who has lived the philosophy: 'Live now like nobody else so you can live and give later like nobody else.' " He further shared that he was, "thankful for the opportunity to spend time with Babson students outside of the classroom," and he was happy to be able to share wealth-building tips he wished he had known when he was their age.
Atlanta-based serial entrepreneur, author, and Brookings Institute Fellow Rodney Sampson held a fireside chat with me about his book, "Kingonomics: Twelve Innovative Currencies for Transforming Your Business and Life Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." There was so much meat in the discussion that I asked him to narrow down the top three currencies he had found most useful in life. His response was diversity, personal responsibility, and character. His company, Opportunity Hub, focuses on building inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment ecosystems for all.
Atlanta-based author, social innovator, and graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program Anthony Flynn closed out a packed weekend with his session, "Eight Steps to Problem Solving." From developing a practical vision statement to defining the metrics and rewiring your brain for thoughts of success, attendees left feeling empowered with new tools.
Several times during the weekend, I was asked what inspired me to spearhead this special retreat. In my experience as a first-generation college student at Babson, there were things I wish I had known and opportunities I wish I had taken advantage of. I truly believe that this weekend and the exposure to the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute, exponentially changed the life and career trajectories of many attendees, student or not. I was happy to have curated such a unique experience in collaboration with a team of students, alumni, and Babson administrators.
In keeping with BAN's mission of recruitment, retention and re-engagement, along with Babson's hub strategy, the BAN Leadership Retreat travels around the country to champion the Babson brand in diverse communities that may enhance the student pipeline to Babson's various programs.
Last year, BAN hosted its first Leadership Retreat in Washington, D.C. Next year, the BAN Leadership Retreat heads to Chicago. Room, board, and travel are paid for by BAN so student leaders can participate for free. BAN funds are raised through individual donations, corporate, and foundation sponsorship. If you would like to support our mission, please click here.
The BAN is just shy of two years old. We are still trying to get the message out. Anyone who believes in diversity, inclusion, and equity is welcome to join our communities.
Join us on the Babson Connector.
Shannon is a strategic communications professional based in Boston, MA. She is a graduate of Emerson College and an MBA candidate at Babson. At Babson she does media relations and content creation for student/alumni businesses, institutional announcements and faculty thought leadership. She is also the Co-founder and Executive Director of the movement company ParadiseMoves. For press inquiries please email ssweeny1@babson.edu.


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Dr. Rajika Bhandari is President and CEO of the IC3 Institute, connecting high schools, universities, and industry to help students forge a successful pathway to future education and careers. A scholar-practitioner in international higher education, Rajika has over twenty years of executive and management experience in student mobility research and data-driven insights; monitoring, evaluation, and impact studies of international education programs; and shaping thought leadership strategy in the nonprofit, private and higher education sectors. She is a widely published author, including of six books, with her work covered extensively in the global press. She speaks frequently on issues such as global talent flows; access and equity in education; women and education; and educational and cultural diplomacy. She has partnered with U.S. government agencies such as the Departments of State and Education, and the National Science Foundation; multilateral organizations such as UNESCO and the World Bank; foundations such as the Ford Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and Macarthur Foundation; and higher education institutions and associations in the U.S. and other countries.
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Empowerment and Emancipation: a comparative case study on the emergence and construction of meaning during left-turn governments in Latin America (2003-2016)
This project proposes to explore the emergence, uses, and conflicts around the notion of empowerment as it emerges in public policies and state discourse, and the role it has played in the promotion of political ends of inclusion, equality, and social justice by governments of the left turn in Latin America. To do so, this inquiry is designed as a comparative case study relying on the documentary analysis of public discourse, legislation, and government-led social policies implemented in the four cases of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Uruguay during the period of 2003-2016.
Through a reconstructive approach, a documentary analysis will be conducted focusing on the production of meaning and the use of the term empowerment as qualifying means and ends of specific democratic practices, the implementation of innovative policy strategies and the reform of institutions. Based on process tracing as a data collection strategy, the project further aims at retracing the discursive connections between the uses of empowerment and the appeal to popular power and popular sovereignty as the basis for the refoundation of political systems; tracing back to the possible influences that understandings, debates, and appropriations around the concept of emancipation have had upon the conception and use of the former terms.


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Q: Generic media queries for devices I'm looking for a list of generic CSS media queries to match phone (both portrait and landscape), tablet (both portrait and landscape) and desktop.
I have found many posts with some generic media queries, but they are often different and maybe I don't understand them.
For instance, the following query:
@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) { }

does it match all phones (portrait and landscape) and tablet portrait? Or what?
I also found other examples, like the following:
/* mobile */
@media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { }
/* tablet */
@media only screen and (min-device-width : 768px) and (max-device-width : 1024px) { }

and
/* mobile */
@media screen and (max-width:767px) { }
/* tablet */
@media screen and (max-width:1024px) { }

Which of the previous queries are correct to correctly match phone (both portrait and landscape) and tablet (both portrait and landscape)?
Thanks

A: Best way to use media queries, like Marcos said is to use resolutions. Your first code @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) { } will target all the devices that have maximal screen resolution of 768px. So if your phone have a resolution of 640px it will affect it, if your phone have a bigger resolution of 768px the code you enter in {} will be ignored. Usually this is used to make responsive designs, and you use queries with different resolutions for different devices (you can easily find online the most common queries).
Hope it helps.

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You will be staying at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites located in the heart of downtown. Each comfortably furnished guest room has a TV with a remote control, in-room movies: dual-line phones with voicemail and internet access (complimentary to ABC Supply Co.). An iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and coffee maker are in every room. Ice and soft drink machines are located on each guest floor.
There are two restaurants on the Lobby Level of the Hilton. Wonderful seafood is prepared by an award winning culinary team at lunch (11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and dinner (4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) in McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, where you can also find one of the best happy hours in town.
Enjoy 120 West Bar & Grill for its breakfast and lunch buffet, or select a dish from the a la carte menu anytime during the day or evening. 120 West Market serves a limited Starbucks menu during its regular opening hours.
Other hotel amenities and services include: Available 24 hours a day, try in-room dining for your pampering comfort and pleasure, a gift shop with ATM, Gentspa, which offers massage, hair and nail services. A shoe shine stand, a 24/7 fitness room on the 18th floor, and a swimming pool and whirlpool (6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.) on the 19th floor. Note that you will need your guest key to access the fitness room and swimming pool areas. The Hilton also has a self-service computer workstation opposite the Front Desk, that is accessible to guests 24 hours a day, where you may print your boarding pass.


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To develop Single Page Travel Blog Application using Angular JS

npm install -g json-server

json-server --watch db.json --static . --port 9000

git commands to push the code to Github
1) git add .
2) git commit -m ""
3) git push

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If we don't do it this time perhaps we should pull out of Eurovision?
BIG TIME: Eurovision winner Cheryl
ORIGINAL Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker still remembers the parties in 1981 after her bubblegum pop group stormed into first place in the Eurovision Song Contest. It was the best time ever, recalled Cheryl now 54, as she relaxed in her home in Ightham,
ORIGINAL Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker still remembers the parties in 1981 after her 'bubblegum pop' group stormed into first place in the Eurovision Song Contest.
"It was the best time ever," recalled Cheryl now 54, as she relaxed in her home in Ightham, near Sevenoaks. "Even if we hadn't won, it would have been the best time. Every evening was a party, it was a wonderful experience.
"Then we were thrust into the public domain, performing live non-stop for 10 months. But it was not all sex , drugs and rock and roll, there was a lot of travelling, long flights, and I had to wear thick make up all the time, it wasn't as glamorous as all that. But it was the best experience, I wouldn't change anything."
Their catchy track Making Your Mind Up sold four million copies and was one of the biggest sellers of the 1980s, it was still floating around the charts at the end of the decade.
The group's even more memorable dance routine, with male singers Mike Nolan and Bobby G pulling the skirts off Cheryl and Jay Aston to reveal shorter ones, propelled them firmly into the Eurovision hall of fame.
"Bucks Fizz wouldn't have won without ripping the skirts off. Eurovision is about the performance and the look, it is how people remember you," said Cheryl.
Twenty-eight years on from that memorable night, the UK has failed to reach the same level of success in the competition with many critics claiming the contest has got too political. Last year's X Factor contestant Andy Abraham represented the UK but came bottom of the league with his song Even If. That was only five years after another UK act, the infamous Jemini, earned the UK 'Nil Points' for their song Cry Baby. In fact, the UK has not reached the top of the league for over 10 years since Katrina and the Waves in 1997 with Love Shine A Light - the only UK song to win the top spot since Making Your Mind Up.
In a bid to pick a winning entry this year, Andrew Lloyd Webber has teamed up with the BBC in Your Country Needs You, a TV talent show with a public phone-in vote to help select the UK entry for the competition, due to take place in Moscow this May.
Hours before Cheryl was due to do a phone interview for the show, she said: "It is good that Andrew Lloyd Webber is involved and if we are making more of an effort we should do better.
"But if we don't do it this time, we need to make a radical decision, either come out of the competition altogether or do two separate ones, Eastern and Western Eurovision. It is not just us that does badly, France and Germany do too."
She added: "A survey in Europe about the UK said we never get any votes because we think the competition is a big joke. It is not just about us being in the Western world and a lot of
Europeans voting for their neighbours,
it's because we need to take it more seriously.
"When Bucks Fizz did Eurovision it was still a big event. It was still important and it was taken seriously, everybody watched and cheered us on. Now people watch for the funny songs and silly costumes, or for a bit of nostalgia.
"We still have a chance of winning. But it has to be both a winning song and artist."
The competition took its biggest blow last December as veteran Eurovision host Terry Wogan quit complaining the competition had become too political.
"I was really sorry to hear of Terry leaving," said Baker "a lot of people watched because of him, but out of anyone to replace him, Graham Norton had to be it.
"It is a great shame as people loved his barbed comments but hopefully Graham Norton can be a good substitute."
Despite enjoying the highs of her Eurovision success, Baker, real name Rita Crudgington, warned that the stigma attached to the competition was difficult to shake.
She said: "You couldn't get away from Eurovision, we were trying to be credible and our other songs were nothing like Making Your Mind Up but that's what everyone expected.
"Bucks Fizz will always have a stigma attached to it because of Eurovision. We were bubble gum pop and people couldn't seem to get over the Eurovision thing."
However, Baker and her 'great mate' Nolan still enjoy occasionally performing live alongside fellow Bucks Fizz member Shelley Preston, who replaced Jay Aston in 1985.
Calling themselves The Original Bucks Fizz - after member Bobby G and his wife Heidi Manton copyrighted the name - the trio have performed in various shows including the Here and Now Tour and Congratulations celebrating the 50th anniversary of Eurovision.
Their next live gig is due to take place in March but Baker is pleased to keep touring to a minimum in favour of staying at home with her husband, bassist Steve Stroud - they celebrated their 17th anniversary last Sunday - and twin 14-year-old daughters Natalie and Kyla.
"I can't go out on the road all the time," she said. "I really struggled with it. I go off on the odd day but I need to be at home with my kids. If I didn't have my kids, I would be a wealthy woman! But what I get from them is worth more than money."
Now she dedicates herself to extensive charity work, as patron for the Royal Society of the Blind, Demelza House Children's Hospice and the Lollipop Appeal at Darent Valley Hospital. She also works tirelessly for HeadFirst, a head injuries charity, that she founded after a horrific coach accident in 1984 where Nolan suffered severe injuries, of which he has now recovered.
"All I am giving is time," she said. "To go along and support a charity as someone with a celebrity status can help make people aware of the issues, and I am more than happy to do that."
She also enjoys some television work and is due to appear trying out new cosmetic techniques in Bands Go Pop and a documentary about dieting techniques in different countries where she "put on weight," she laughed.
A documentary about the Bucks Fizz story is also in the making following the trials and tribulations of the 1980s group charting their success, scandal and their fall-outs.
In fact, it is the story of Bucks Fizz that might translate well for the stage according to Baker, who didn't rule out a possibility that the group could follow in the footsteps of fellow Eurovision winners ABBA by producing a musical.
She said: "The Bucks Fizz story would really work on stage - it has tragedy, lust and intrigue, it would be great. But in reality because of the stigma attached to Eurovision, it would be very unlikely.
"I used to find being associated with Eurovision all the time frustrating but not now. Now, every April or May, around Eurovision, they play Making Your Mind Up on the radio, so it doesn't bother me. After all, that song changed my life.


Say you're looking for a medical professional to help rehabilitate you after you tore your rotator cuff during the homecoming game. Who would you call? A physical therapist? How about an occupational therapist?
The truth is, many people consider physical therapy and occupational therapy to be interchangeable. But if you're interested in medicine, anatomy and exercise and you're in the midst of narrowing down a field of post-graduate study, which one do you choose?
Both occupational therapy and physical therapy are set to see faster than average growth over the next ten years, both are typically paired with healthy median salaries and they both require many of the same skills. In fact, patients will sometimes even see both a physical therapist and an occupational therapist, often meeting with one practitioner first before being referred to the other—so what's the difference?
The word occupation, while most commonly used in reference to a person's vocational path, means "an activity in which a person is engaged." The word physical, on the other hand, means "of or pertaining to the body." The definitions themselves serve as precursors to the inherent differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy.
Physical therapy is, in fact, what most people think it is: the physical rehabilitation of people recovering from injuries or disease. The goal is to help patients restore mobility. This can minimize the need for expensive surgeries or long-term reliance on medications. Physical therapists also teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they can attain long-term health benefits.
Occupational therapy also considers the physical aspects of rehabilitation and motion, but it is focused primarily on enabling the patient to engage in the meaningful activities of daily life as seamlessly as possible. These healthcare professionals are dedicated to assisting patients in the long-term through therapeutic adaptations and modifications to their environments.
Some examples include assisting children with disabilities in participating fully in school or other social situations, helping patients regain skills after recovering from an injury and providing physical and environmental support for older adults experiencing bodily and cognitive changes.
The educational standards in both fields are high. In fact, some entry-level occupational and physical therapists hold master's degrees, but a vast majority of these positions require a doctoral degree in the respective field, according to BLS.
In fact, entry-level physical therapy positions are expected to require a doctorate by the year 2020, while occupational therapy positions will likely follow suit by 2025.
There are also strict licensing laws for those who choose to work in these fields. Every state requires physical therapists to be licensed in the vicinity in which they work. Licensure is also required for occupational therapists in every state, although the criteria to acquire and maintain the necessary certification varies by state.
Both occupational therapy and physical therapy often require many of the same skills—in fact, several methods of physical therapy are used as a part of the occupational therapy practices and vice versa. The inherent differences are much clearer when analyzing the job duties of both professions.
Physical therapists focus primarily on anatomical injuries, the bulk of their work residing in the preparation and implementation of individualized patient plans, according to APTA. They test and measure a patient's strength, functional capacity and motor development; and they work to improve mobility in each category. They also work in injury prevention and craft post-therapy treatment plans if necessary.
Physical therapists demonstrate specialized competence in a number of areas including the development of new principles and applications to meet emerging health needs, as well as extensive healthcare research, education, consultation and administrative tasks.
Occupational therapists do focus on some of the same physical aspects of the therapy process, but more than just a knowledge base of anatomical health, a comprehensive understanding of mental health is also crucial to this profession, according to AOTA. Not only do they evaluate a patient's physical capabilities, but they design activities and exercises that will help patients learn work and life management skills within their limits. These healthcare professionals use assistive technology with a wide variety of clients to promote function and independence in daily activities.
Both occupational therapists and physical therapists will often venture outside their clinics to visit patient homes and offices to assess and recommend environmental changes, but also to train the caregivers who will be associated most directly with the patients once therapy concludes. Other non-clinical settings for both occupational and physical therapists include public schools and business sites preventing work-related injuries through the application of proper ergonomics.
Our research also illustrates the projected outlook and average salary for each career path. Both occupational therapy and physical therapy are expected to see remarkable growth through 2022.
The average growth rate for most professions is 12 percent through 2022, according to the BLS. But the fields of occupational therapy and physical therapy are projected to grow 29 and 36 percent, respectively, over the same time period.
The roles of both occupational therapists and physical therapists are integral to restorative healthcare in today's society. And while different from one another, the professionals in both fields work collaboratively to improve the quality of life for their patients. Both are equipped with bright outlooks in today's job market and both work toward enabling patients to reach their full potential, so it all comes down to which field suits you better.
If you align more closely with the skills, educational plan and mission that supports the work of occupational therapists, visit the CSS occupational therapy degree page to learn more. If the requirements and practices of physical therapists seem more up your alley, then head over to the CSS physical therapy degree page for more information. Either choice could be the first step toward success in your healthcare career!


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September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. What would America look like without legendary athletes like Roberto Clemente or political badasses like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or hypnotic entertainers like Shakira? Hopefully, we will never find out. This month, let's remind our Hispanic-American citizens just how integral and valued they are by celebrating their stories and the stories of their ancestors. Get to some larger-than-life big-screen characters, hear real-life stories from immigrants, and see what life is like in various Spanish-speaking countries around the globe. Here are 12 titles to watch for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Argentine director Lucrecia Martel is widely regarded as one of the most important Spanish-language filmmakers in the world, and arguably one of the most important filmmakers alive today. This intimate documentary invites viewers into a rare up-close-and-personal look at her creative process. Following the making of her feature, "Zama," the film exposes Martel's many layers as a director as well as the many layers of the filmmaking process in general. It's a true film lover's film.
I Dream in Another Language
When a linguist travels to a remote jungle in Mexico to record a disappearing language, he finds, to his dismay, that the last two people who speak it are not...speaking to each other. In trying to save the Zikril language, he tries to mediate a reconciliation between the two old friends, but in learning about their falling-out 50 years ago and the history of the jungle, he discovers a secret that could spell the end of his mission. Winner of the 2016 Sundance Audience Award: World Cinematic Drama.
In the US, there are more than half a million DACA recipients, whose uncertain legal statuses put their entire futures up in the air. Meet five immigrants who share how their expired DACA would impact their lives, hope, and dreams. For some, it could mean splitting their families up, and for others it means working harder and making the best of their time left.
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When Trump won the 2016 presidential election, America was brimming with mixed emotions. But what about Mexico, a country that has been a frequent target of his ire? This short doc captures an entire nation's sense of unease and dread with Mexican media clips hauntingly juxtaposed with long lines of cars waiting to cross the Mexico-US border.
The Human Surge
An experimental film that cleverly challenges conventional format and storytelling, Argentine director Eduardo Williams' "The Human Surge" is like an epic dream that takes the dreamer all around the world. The film follows a young man from Buenos Aires to a boy in Mozambique, who then follows a boy into the heart of the jungle, who comes across a Filipino man who is about to return home. Equally surreal and formless, it's a film that lets your mind wander.
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Maravilla is about so much more than handball. The famed handball courts in East LA have provided an outlet for healthy exercise for nearly a century, but they also represent a rich and vibrant community. Spanning back to 1928, Maravilla has become a sacred site for its members and upholds generations of the neighborhood's Chicano heritage. As longtime member Amanda Perez says, "It's a place where you can say, 'This is us.' And that means more to me than anything."
In this Chilean dramedy, Raquel might be the maid, but she's practically the head of the house. Working for the same wealthy family for 23 years has made her part of the family, but like all families, that means inevitable feuds with certain members. What's worse, the family matriarch hires an assistant to help Raquel, which sends her down a spiral of jealousy and ruthlessness as she desperately clings onto her station in the house.
"Summer 1993" is a perfect snapshot of a young girl finding her way around an adult world. When 6-year-old Frida's parents pass away, she moves from her Barcelona apartment to the Spanish countryside to live with her aunt, uncle, and younger cousin. The lush, green, sun-dappled scenery provides the perfect backdrop for childlike self-reflection, life-changing discoveries, and the magic of being a kid.
Looking Across The Border
This heartbreaking docuseries is even more so in light of the Trump administration's blatant anti-immigrant policies. Four migrant children being held at a shelter in Tijuana talk about the lives they imagine are awaiting them in the US. They talk about being good students and pursuing their artistic dreams, but the most memorable line is when 8-year-old Santos asks Trump not to kick him out because he promises not to do anything bad.
The Paranoids
A gritty romantic comedy, a redemption story, and a glimpse into what urban life is like in Buenos Aires. Down-on-his-luck failed screenwriter Luciano realizes his luck might change when he gets a visit from his old friend and his beautiful girlfriend. The only thing standing in his way? Blatant betrayal. But when his friend is the star of a popular show in Spain and he's a struggling children's entertainer, would his betrayal be justified?
Protoparticles
In this Spanish short film, a man from the future agrees to participate in a time travel experiment, but an unforeseen glitch disintegrated his body and he's forced to wear his space suit to keep himself from scattering all over the universe. And another hiccup left him stuck on present-day Earth, 100 years before the experiment and its scientists will come into existence. While he's there, he might as well help out around the house.
Brimstone & Glory
Fireworks, explosions, papier-mâché bulls, more fireworks. For 10 debaucherous days, the town of Tultepec, Mexico becomes engulfed in flames for its annual National Pyrotechnic Festival. In celebration of San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of fireworks makers, and the town's generations-old way of life, the festival features firework displays, large-scale sculptures, and other pyrotechnic creations by artisans who are just as technically mastered as Renaissance painters—their medium of choice just happens to be fire.


Do you suffer from insomnia or poor quality of sleep? A popular ancient herb, widely used in Ayurvedic treatments, often referred to as the king of herbs, namely, Ashwagandha, was used for centuries in Ayurvedic line of treatment to promote sound sleep, say Indian researchers.
Their study showed that an active component of Ashwagandha leaves, 'Triethylene glycol (TEG)', reduces sleep related disorders. According to Mahesh K. Kaushik from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, the research team investigated the effect of various components of Ashwagandha (somnifera) on sleep in mice and recorded the electroencephalogram and electromyography. It was noticed that Ashwagandha significantly induces sleep and may revolutionise the natural plant-based therapies for insomnia and sleep-related disorders.
A water extract of the leaf of the plant, rich in TEG increased non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and slightly changed rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
On the contrary, the alcoholic extract containing active withanolides showed no impact on sleep, while the sleep induced by TEG was as good as normal sleep. Further, TEG which is commercially available increased the amount of NREM sleep.
Therefore, the researchers concluded that TEG is the active component that induces physiologically sound sleep. Sleeplessness and other sleep disorders like restless leg syndrome are common complaints among the middle-aged population.
Insomnia is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders with an estimated 10 to 15 percent seen in general population, and 30 to 60 percent seen in elderly population. Insomnia is closely linked to certain other diseases including cardiovascular diseases, obesity, depression, anxiety, mania deficits etc.
The otherwise available over-the-counter medications for synthetic drugs often show severe side effects.
On the other hand, Ashwagandha crude powder with significant amount of TEG can help immensely in better sleep, without any associated side effects, researchers concluded.
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How many selfs do we have? In "Thinking Fast and Slow" Daniel Kahneman points out that we each have at least two. One is the "experiencing" self that experiences the present moment. The other, the "remembering" self, provides us with access to memories of past present-moment experiences.
So obvious, so banal. Except… I'm astonished how this simple distinction can induce so much illumination.
First Kahneman points out ways our memories of past events differ from how we actually experienced them. Our memories give greater emphasis to peak experiences, and to the events' closing moments. These tend to take precedence over our experience of the event as a whole. I realized that was true, and made a mental note to adjust my recall accordingly.
But then he came up with something that really shocked me. "A thought experiment about your next vacation will allow you to observe your attitude to your experiencing self." Offered the most wonderful vacation I can imagine, how much would I consider it worth? But he adds a wrinkle—on returning home I must drink a potion that will dissolve and flush away all memory of my vacation experiences, I am left with nothing to recall it by. Now how much would I consider the prospect of the vacation worth? I realized with a shock that I placed much less value on the prospect of present moment experiences if they would not be available for recall. I thought I had become wise enough to value peak experiences for their own sake, in the moment alone. Obviously not. That, as I say, shocked me.
Posing this question to a friend I learned of a third self, a "planning" self that estimates the value of future experiences of present moments. My friend said she would pay nothing for such a vacation because she had learned from experience that the value of present-moments experiences cannot be predicted in advance. So, offered a vacation of a kind associated with all her fondest memories, whether or not she would have recall of it, for her made no difference to its value. The question did not challenge her opinions about the self, as it did mine.
How would other parties respond to being asked the same question. Take Bob, for example, who believes consciousness passes like a baton to whichever of many independent mental modules most insistently claims it at each instant, without any having executive privilege to speak for them all. To consider the question won't he have to assume he does have an executive module prepared to arbitrate between how other modules over how they influence the executive's estimate of the value of the offered vacation?
And how about Mike, who believes the universe is purely physical. Because we all experience conscious experience he has to admit the brain can generate it. But because it isn't physical it can't act back on the brain, he insists--all our behavior is generated by what's physical about us, our brains and bodies. Now the vacation-question faces him with having to make some damaging concessions: that conscious experiences can impose themselves on the brain, to get themselves recorded in memory. And, he must concede the brain can register the value consciousness places on its own experiences. The question even implies that his purely physical brain can conceive of conscious experiences of which it retains no memory. How can the brain form a concept of something that he supposes can make no impact on it, in the first place? The vacation-question seems to pry the physicalist position apart.
However, what does it mean for people like me, shocked to discover their valuation of conscious experiences is greatly affected by whether they retain recall of them? To me it signifies that I have developed a narrative self that values experiences ultimately by what they contribute to the narrative that self is composing. Essentially that narrative self is second-guessing present-moment experiences with a "what is it worth" assessment. It signals an end of innocence in being in the moment that I regret.


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Preserve the Harvest with These Five Simple Techniques
By ChristinaAugust 3, 2017News
It's peak season, and farmers all over the state are harvesting a true cornucopia of goodness, including peaches, pears, blackberries, melons, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, eggplant, squash of all kinds, and much, much more. It's the time to stuff yourself with the local deliciousness! It's also a great time to preserve the harvest, while it is in season and inexpensive.
Food preservation can be simple, and there are a variety of techniques from which to choose depending upon your time and materials. Here is an overview of five food preservation techniques available to you; it's helpful to have a "lay of the land" before deciding on a technique and investing in any supplies!
(Note: For specific how-to and recipes for all types of food preservation techniques, visit the National Center for Home Food Preservation website.)
Freezing is the most commonly used food preservation technique. In fact, most people use this method to store leftovers or pre-cooked dinners while taking for granted that it is one avenue towards preserving the harvest. Freezing for long-term food storage, however, requires some know-how to get the best tasting produce out of the freezer, and ample freezer space and a reliable electric supply are needed. Freezing also means thinking about the containers in which you will freeze your produce; you'll want to avoid the dreaded freezer burn.
Before freezing, fruits and vegetables need a bit of processing, such as slicing and blanching (head here for a complete overview). But fruits and vegetables can be kept frozen for 8 to 12 months in a freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. That means you can enjoy it all before the next harvest season approaches.
With some simple preparation, most fruits and vegetables can be frozen to keep for 8 to 12 months in your freezer.
Canning is a well-known method of home food preservation, but it can feel daunting and mysterious to some. Basically, canning uses glass jars with pressure-sealing lids and preserves the contents using a water bath or pressure canner. The water bath method can be used to preserve foods such as high-sugar jams and jellies or acidic tomato products and pickles. Water bath canning is accessible to most homeowners who have the desire to dip their toe in food preservation methods. (For more information about canning, visit the New Mexico State University canning resources page.)
Pressure canning is required for non-acidic foods including many vegetables like beans and potatoes. A pressure canner (as opposed to a pressure cooker) is required for canning these items, and it is recommended to have some water-bath canning experience under your belt before purchasing and using a pressure canner. But the versatility a pressure canner brings to the home storage kitchen is worth its weight in gold. After the food is canned, they can be stored on the shelf until ready to pop open and eat.
Canning fruits and vegetables can seem intimidating, but it's not complicated if safety precautions are followed. (Photo credit: NMSU)
Dehydrating (drying) food is arguably the most efficient, and oldest, method of food preservation. There are several ways to dry food, and the secret to good drying includes heating the food so the moisture is eliminated quickly enough to not affect food flavor, but not at a temperature that is so hot that it cooks the food. Air circulation is also paramount when it comes to properly drying foods as it carries the moisture away from the food.
Dried food can come in many forms — from fruit leathers to dried veggies — and they all can be dried using the power of the sun (which New Mexicans have in spades), electric dehydrators, or the oven. For solar dehydration, you can dry food outside in full sun on racks covered with screening to protect from insects and birds, or build a solar dehydrator like the one provided in this great article "Indirect, Through-Pass, Solar Food Dryer."
Electric food dehydrators can, of course, be purchased, and cost anywhere between $30 to $260, but we've used $30 models with great success in the past. You can also use your oven to dehydrate foods, though this method can be tricky as ovens can run too warm. The oven should be about 140F and the oven door should remain open the entire time to allow moisture to escape. And since ovens frequently don't hold the temperature accurately, the use of an oven thermometer (and frequent checking) is advised.
Dehydrating fruits and vegetables can be accomplished by the sun, your oven, or a dehydrator. (Photo credit: NMSU)
CANDYING
Candying fruits, also known as crystallized fruit, involves placing whole or pieces of fruit in a heated syrup then draining it, and repeating this process using increasingly strong concentrations of syrup over weeks, or even months. It is the intense saturation of the fruit in sugar that enhances desiccation and creates an environment unfavorable for bacterial growth. Plus, it's very tasty!
Pickling is the use of an anti-microbial brew to preserve fruits and vegetables. Typical pickling liquids include vinegar (all kinds, except balsamic and malt vinegars), brines, alcohol, and additional ingredients to flavor the food such as salts, herbs, and spices. Popular pickles include straight-up cucumber pickles, but any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. (Garlic can also be pickled, but it must be pickled in full-strength vinegar or wine to avoid potential botulism growth, and stored in the refrigerator for no more than 4 months.)
Pickling doesn't need to take long. A "quick pickle", also known as refrigerator pickles, don't require canning, and they can be eaten within hours or days of preparation. Quick pickles are simply sliced or whole vegetables that are placed in a jar and pickled in a solution of vinegar, water, salt, desired spices, and frequently sugar.
When thinking about pickling, consider delectable dishes from all over the world, such as the Italian giardiniera, pickled onions and eggs in British fish and chips shops, pickled herring in Scandinavia, and Achar in India, a pickle made from mangos, lime, vegetables, and an assortment of other ingredients.
Food can be pickled in a variety of brines, including something as simple as white vinegar and salt for fresh jalapeños.
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Honeymoon Like William & Kate at North Island Seychelles
I have admitted it before, but I am going to reiterate: I love the British Royals. I have haunted the various palaces and the Tower of London. It is no surprise that I was thrilled when Prince William proposed to his college sweetheart. I even asked my very British husband to take me to London for the wedding. He said no. I did stay up late to watch it live so that I wouldn't miss the spectacle. After the stress of planning the perfect royal wedding, the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge jetted off sensational Seychelles for their honeymoon. You can honeymoon like Will and Kate at North Island Seychelles.
Overview of North Island Seychelles
Have you ever wanted to run away from your everyday troubles? Perhaps you would like to escape to a private island paradise far from the maddening crowds? The resort allows you to set foot on the private island without leaving a footprint – except on its magnificent beaches. The secret hideaway is a refuge of sustainability and romance. North Island only has 11 thatched-roof villas designed from regionally harvested timbers and stone; driftwood, granite, and coral. The modern elements create a rustic elegance that's organic.
You will have a personal attendant who uses your likes and dislikes to individualize your trip. The only rules on the Island are the ones you make yourself: your schedule is as full as you wish it to be. Your assistant will make suggestions for spending your days so that you maximize every second of your journey. At North Island, you can do as little or as much as you desire – sunrise yoga, scuba diving, or guided hikes with a conservationist. North Island features in my Sexiest Honeymoon Resorts in Seychelles.
Accommodations at North Island Seychelles
North Island only has eleven private guest villas; each provides an unparalleled exclusivity and indulgence. The bungalows balance luxury and simplicity, and they are the epitome of barefoot luxury. Your sumptuous sanctuary will feel like your home away from home.
North Island features palatial villas (the word 'mansion' is more accurate) because the smallest villa is 4,890 square feet. The presidential bungalows are some of the largest accommodations in the world. The architects raised the floors 3 feet off the ground to take advantage of cooling island breezes. The villas feature two bedrooms: an incredibly spacious master bedroom and a second bedroom that can double as a study. You will find an open-sided living room, which allows you to be both outside and inside at the same time. The adjoining kitchenette is stocked based on your desires and comes with the best minibar in the world. A small outdoor plunge pool with a Bali bed and a substantial deck float above your garden. The bathroom is an insanely beautiful and has indoor and outdoor components; they have the dimensions and feel of an ultraluxe bathhouse. It is not an exaggeration to say that, the villas at North Island rival even the best resorts in the world.
One bungalow, Villa 11, differs from the other ten villas. The design accommodates the incline along the northern side of Anse d'Est Beach; Villa 11 is a resort within itself. It has a tremendous amount of space, measuring 8,072 square feet. Villa levels cascade down toward the granite boulders on the beach. It's the ultimate beach villa for honeymooners, and many consider Villa 11 to be the best beach villa in the world. It's undoubtedly one of the most luxurious.
Dining at North Island Seychelles
North Island is all-inclusive. The rate includes all meals, drinks, and cocktails, but reserve wines are not part of the package. The dining at North Island is superb. North Island offers an unparalleled personalization, especially with the culinary experience. Michelin Starred Chef, Akira Back, designs the daily menu according to the latest harvest with particular consideration for your favorite meals and dietary requirements.
A short walk from the main dining room lies the spectacular wine cellar. It houses the most comprehensive collection of fine wines in the Indian Ocean. Each bottle was carefully selected by a sommelier to complement the flavors of the resort's distinctive cuisine.
The dining venues on the Island lend themselves to a variety of culinary styles to fit your mood. The Piazza Bar & Lounge offers gracious candlelit, private dining. The gentle lapping of the waves on the shore setting the scene for a romantic evening. Sunset Beach serves up pizza, salads, and barbecue. Share delicious bites as you watch the sunset and linger over a cocktail.
The in-villa dining experience allows you to relax in your villa and enjoy yummy food. Enjoy the assorted options within your pantry or the home-style menu. You will go over your preferences with the chef, so the staff can effortlessly create your dream menus. The culinary team strives to spoil, surprise, and delight you!
Adventures at North Island Seychelles
Get Pampered at the Spa
The magnificent spa overlooks on a rocky outcrop above the pool and turquoise ocean waters. The massage therapists use natural herbal ingredients from the island. You will get to experience the incredible spa when you arrive at the resort. All guests receive a complimentary, 30-minute foot, leg, and neck massage. The treatments soothe away the stresses of travel and allow you to slip effortlessly into island mode.
The all-inclusive package includes SCUBA, kayaking, biking (each villa comes with bikes for both adults and children), fishing, laundry and Wi-Fi, and the use of an island golf cart to get around the grounds.
Pure luxury is an uninterrupted time together, and North Island provides so many opportunities to make memories. The staff delight in creating special moments for couples and ensuring that your every dream becomes a reality. Picnics on the beach, private sailing adventures, romantic bike rides, no romantic experience is out of bounds.
Get Some Vitamin D
The island's primary attraction is the phenomenal beaches, which are among the most beautiful in the world. The sand is incredibly soft and fluffy. The main beach, Anse d'Est Beach, is a band of sparkling sand that runs the length of the sunrise side of the island. All villas and hotel facilities snuggle discreetly in the tree-line of Anse d'Est. On the west side of the island lies two magnificent beaches: Sunset Beach to the north and Honeymoon Beach to the south. Honeymoon Beach is one of the planet's most romantic beaches, thanks to a secluded location in the boulders' curve.
Make a New Friend
The island is home to giant Aldabra tortoises. They congregate along sandy paths crisscrossing the property. The island's most famous tortoise is Brutus; he is at least 160 years old and weighs approximately 450 lbs. The tortoises love scratches under their chins, and they love to play with guests, especially guests who bring food.
North Island Seychelles is a fantastic honeymoon resort! Without any doubt, it is the best resort in Seychelles. It redefines perfection. You don't have to be the future King of England to have a magical honeymoon! You can honeymoon like William and Kate at North Island Seychelles. If you want to learn more about Seychelles, read my Essential Seychelles Honeymoon Guide.
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Published: March 24, 2017, 6:10 pm
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Day care worker accused of slamming 4-year-old girl on ground
Investigators: Attack caught on surveillance video
SPRING, TEXAS – A day care worker is in jail, accused of slamming a child to the ground.
The alleged incident happened at the Children's Lighthouse Daycare on Waterbend Cove in Spring.
A video recovered shows Gregory Diglin grabbing a 4-year-old girl by the arm and slamming her to the ground, the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office said.
The child's face hit the floor, causing her to scream in pain, the Constable's Office also said.
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"The child has sustained injuries to the face and mouth area, busted lips, damage to the gums, featured dental damage as well," Chief Matt Rodrigue with Montgomery County Constables Office, Precinct 3.
"There were other staff within the child care center on duty at the time but there were no others in the room when this occurred," Rodrigue said.
In what appears to be an attempt to disguise his assault, officers said Diglin then took the girl across the room and tried to clean up her blood.
When her parents came to pick her up, officers said this is the story they got:
"When the parents picked up the child from the day care center, they were provided a form from the daycare center saying the child had basically hurt themselves by tumbling within the classroom," Rodrigue said.
Officials said the child revealed the truth, and investigators found the video that soon confirmed every parents' worst nightmare.
"This is something you never want to see especially when you talk about leaving your children in the care of others. So it's a disturbing video to watch to say the least," Rodrigue said.
Investigators said there may be other children who have been injured and want them to come forward.
Channel 2 spoke to one parent, Claire Burke, who said her 5-year-old daughter was in Diglin's class, most likely at the time of the assault.
Burke says she hasn't seen the video, but she doesn't think her daughter was ever injured. She says it's scary, but doesn't plan to take her out of the daycare.
"It's upsetting, disgraceful, especially working at a daycare. Hopefully he gets what he deserves," Burke said. "I don't have any concerns about the other teachers there, and I won't pull her out of school because of their curriculum. And I feel like now they'll be more secure there."
Diglin is being held in Montgomery County Jail on a $250,000 bond.
As far as the daycare, we're told they will have to go through certain channels with the state after what happened.
Channel 2 tried talking to the employees at the daycare, but they are not commenting.


It is the end of an era in Ocean Beach as a beloved century-old hardware store prepares to close its doors for good, but before it closes, the store owner plans to have a centennial celebration.
OCEAN BEACH (NEWS 8) – It is the end of an era in Ocean Beach as a beloved century-old hardware store prepares to close its doors for good, but before it closes, the store owner plans to have a centennial celebration.
The hardware will close in February.
"I love coming down here. I don't know what I am going to do," said one customer.
The original store opened on Beacon Street in 1919, and eventually moved up a few doors to 4871 Newport Avenue. Since its opening and as the store has been passed down from one family to another, it has always kept its same phone number.
Its current location has seen rent increases throughout the years and it would have been across from a proposed Target Express.
"No. Target is not pushing me out and no my landlord is not pushing me. It's just 50 years. It's time," said Carl.
Carl said he wants to do some deferred maintenance at his one home and does not know who will move in to the store's location. He plans to donate many of the tools to charities that build homes for those in need.


Is the way to the European Cloud paved mainly with good intentions?
At the end of last month the EU released its plans for "Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe". But although the document (s) – just like EU commissioner Kroes in this video – do a good job describing in non-technical terms what cloud is and why Europe should care about having a competitive cloud position, it kind of stops there.
Even though it defines three key actions – around Standards, Terms and Public Sector taking a lead role – most described actions consist of softer items such as "promoting trust by coordinating with stakeholders", "identifying best practices", "promoting partnerships" and "investigating how to make use of other available instruments". Now of course European cloud computing can benefit from funding reserved for other EU initiatives such as the Connecting Europe Facility and from side initiatives such as the "Opinion on Cloud Computing" published by the Article 29 working party that gives privacy-related contracting guidance, but in general the recent published plan seems to be more about what could and should be, than about what is or will be.
Meanwhile, both regular and social media seem to be increasingly negative regarding the progress that Europe is making. With the North American continent clearly being the biggest cloud geo and ASIAPAC – also thanks to its many emerging economies – claiming the position of fastest growing cloud geo, it only leaves less desirable labels – such as slowest or most fragmented – for describing the state of cloud activities in Europe.
Continuing to look at why things are harder and slower in Europe will just further reinforce negative sentiments, better to focus on European examples that are showing success. And in "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard" the brothers Dan and Chip Heath offer an engaging recipe for doing just that. In their book they describe how by identifying "Bright Spots" (small pockets of positive exceptions) potential future success scenarios can be discovered. Next, they encourage promoting very specific actions instead of giving broad directions. For example: Instead of asking people to eat healthier (too vague, too hard), they suggest healthcare activists promote a specific action such as "buying skimmed instead of full fat milk" (simpler, easier, more actionable, more effective).
So in Europe, instead of pushing cloud as a concept (too vague, too hard), why not focus on identifying a few very specific and very simple scenarios including their specific benefits. Next Europe can concentrate on removing any (legal, fiscal, economic, cultural) barriers to these specific scenarios and promote these few clearly and broadly. And in doing so best to follow the Heath brothers advice to promote this both on a rational and on an emotional level (or as the brothers put it eloquently: both "Direct the Rider and Motivate the Elephant" ).
PS What potential European cloud Bright Spots would you suggest (using the comment field on this blog)?
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Peter has been a very active birdwatcher with over 20 years of experience in field ornithology. He has a great passion for sharing his knowledge of wildlife diversity of his beloved Poland with visitors.
He wrote several articles and notes about the breeding birds of the Świętokrzyskie Mts and he still is an active participant in many surveys and population studies of Polish birds.
Currently settled in central Poland (Kielce, Świętokrzyskie) he's been actively involved in environmental education programmes for youth. Before joining the Wild Poland team, Peter has been a local guide for many Naturetrek tours. His enthusiasm and determination to locate birds, mammals and all the smallest creatures have been very much appreciated by all tour participants.


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Christian missionary attacks a villager for refusing to convert
A Christian missionary in the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh has threatened to attack villagers if they denied converting to Christianity. According to the resident, the Christian preacher gave money to some poor people in the village to convert them to Christianity.
Vijay Kumar, a village resident, said that the Christian preacher has converted some villagers by giving money and intimidating them in the last ten years. The preacher had tried to convert him also. But when he denied it, the preacher attacked him along with his associates.
After learning about this incident, the members of a Hindu organization reached the office of the Superintendent of Police and requested that this conversion issue be investigated. They submitted the application to the office, Amar Ujala reported.
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ProHabitatge runs programs targeting people with precarious residential situations, like the homeless, people living in poor inhabitability conditions, or in over-occupied hosuing. Our work in the field often brings us face-to-face with inefficiencies or administrative problems in running government programs.
As a result, monetary donations and the assignment of properties gives us financial and management independence. ProHabitatge considers that it cannot depend on government subsidies to become an independent not-for-profit association.
HELP US TO BECOME INDEPENDENT!
If you would like to assign a flat to us free of charge, in exchange for a royalty fee, or if you have inherited a building that you cannot run, please don't hesitate to contact us at prohabitatge@prohabitatge.org or by phone at +34 93 453 40 19.
By donating money, you are helping ProHabitatge to continue its work in creating residential spaces and defending the residential rights of the most vulnerable population segment.
You can deduct 25% of your contribution in your IRPF (personal income tax) return, or 35% in your Corporate Tax return.


For changes to bookings made with other airlines please call our Contact Centre at 0861 KULULA (585852). The direct booking trend is also being fueled by a boom in metasearch tools such as Google Flight Search , Google Hotel Finder , Hipmunk and Hopper , which make it easy to compare prices across multiple brands (although some airlines like Southwest have already chosen to keep their prices off such sites).
Towering over the redeveloped city is the ground-breaking Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. An oasis of lights in the middle of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas is the party capital of the world. Barbecue and breweries await on a St. Louis vacation Meander through the Missouri Botanical Garden and pose in front of the iconic Gateway Arch in this city along the Mississippi River. Little wonder then that many consumers are using online agents like Orbitz (which owns CheapTickets and HotelClub ) and Travelocity simply to educate themselves about their options — before booking directly with a hotel or airline. On Priceline's confirmation email, you'll find your 6 character Confirmation Code in the Airline Confirmation Numbers section, directly below the Flight Numbers section.
Even as direct booking is gaining popularity, more travelers are choosing to book places to stay through alternative lodging websites like Airbnb and HomeAway PhoCusWright estimates that 14 percent of travelers booked a private home, condo or apartment for at least one of their trips in 2013, up from 8 percent in 2010.
Super low £1 hotel deposit unavailable on non refundable rooms, due to the exceptional value of these rooms. Although typically known as a college town, Boston is the largest city in New England and brings with it a deep sense of history and beauty. No problem, and because I don't use a package I didn't have to worry about the hotel. Flight and hotel packages from Thomas Cook combined convenience with flexibility, ensuring you get the holiday you really want.


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European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support CSOs in Malawi
European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to contribute, through supporting civil society organisations, to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to contribute to the strengthening of the international framework for the promotion and protection of human rights, justice and the rule of law.
The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is a European Union programme that aims to promote democracy and human rights worldwide through support to civil society initiatives. It operates at national, regional and international levels and supports actions carried out in third countries throughout the world, and also in Member States if relevant to needs in third countries.
Protection of rights of vulnerable groups at the national level and in remote areas, in particular:
Children's rights with focus on issues regarding child marriages, child labour, human trafficking, street children and youth at risk and children with the potential of falling into conflict with the law;
Rights of persons with Albinism including protection, access to justice and access to health;
Rights of refugees and migrants with particular focus on legal assistance and access to health services including for those remaining in detention centres;
Rights of marginalized groups including protection, access to justice and access to services.
Human Rights education with focus on social and economic rights e.g. right to health and decent living.
Grant Information: any grant requested under this call for proposal must fall between EUR 200,000 to EUR 450,000.
Location: actions must take place in Malawi.
Duration: the initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 18 months nor exceed 36 months.
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
be a legal person and
be non-profit-making and
belong to one of the following bodies: a civil society organisation, including non-governmental non-profit organisations and independent political foundations, community-based organisations and private-sector non-profit agencies, institutions and organisations and networks thereof at local, national, regional and international level and
be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary and
operate in partnership with at least one local partner
The lead applicant must act with co-applicant(s) as specified hereafter. Co-applicants participate in designing and implementing the action, and the costs they incur are eligible in the same way as those incurred by the lead applicant.
The lead applicant and its co-applicant(s) may act with affiliated entity(ies) that include:
Entities directly or indirectly controlled by an applicant (daughter companies or first-tier subsidiaries). They may also be entities controlled by an entity controlled by an applicant (granddaughter companies or second-tier subsidiaries) and the same applies to further tiers of control;
Entities directly or indirectly controlling the applicant (parent companies). Likewise, they may be entities controlling an entity controlling the applicant;
Entities under the same direct or indirect control as the applicant (sister companies).
How to Apply: the application procedure consists of two phases:
In the first instance, only concept notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, lead applicants who have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a full application.
For more information, please visit Europeaid and download the guidelines.


If you thought having kids puts an end to your energetic trips abroad, then think again! There are dozens of ways you can take your kids along with you on an adventure break, giving the whole family a vacation to remember. Here are four suggestions to whet your appetite for a fabulous adventure holiday with everyone on board.
There's nothing kids love more than playing in the snow, and a family ski holiday is a great way to do this. Depending on when you travel, you can hire ski chalets at very affordable prices, and most resorts are geared up for families, with some even offering free child places. Book the kids into a ski class especially suited to their age and experience, then you're free to join your own. Many resorts in countries like France and Austria offer ice-skating, bowling and cinemas as well as all the snow-based action, so no one will get bored at apres-ski time.
Kids adore the wonderful world of animals, and taking an adventure vacation to see exotic species in their natural habitat is a wonderful way to enjoy them. Imagine getting up close to the 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and cape buffalo) with your kids in countries like Kenya, with the equal draw of the coastline of beaches and warm seas to snorkel around Mombassa.
To give your kids a taste of life at sea, why not try a Caribbean sailing vacation? Experienced sailors can charter a yacht and simply take off to explore tropical islands independently. Or you might prefer the security of travelling with a flotilla or cruise, where you can meet other families, make new friends and enjoy the freedom of sailing with others around you.
Get away from the crowds and venture into the tropical rainforest with a trekking holiday in Costa Rica. As well as experiencing the amazing diversity of wildlife in the forest, you can also try out such adrenalin-fuelled options as a zip-wire ride over the trees, white water rafting, mountain biking on the volcano slopes and horse riding on the unspoilt beach.
Kids have a natural zest for life that can certainly rival your own. So taking a little time to plan something that is truly out of the ordinary will give you a chance to make your vacation unforgettable, creating family memories that will last for years.
Image by Bruce McKay, used under Creative Comms license.


Top 10 Innovative Companies In The World.
salesforce.com, inc. is a customer relationship management company, which provides enterprise software. Its Customer Success Platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, such as sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, digital commerce, community management, analytics, application development, IoT integration, collaborative productivity tools and professional cloud services.
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, and manufacture of blood products and plasma-derived medical products. It also offers vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and testing equipment and services. The company was founded on October 29, 1988 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
CEO : Reed Hastings, Jr.
Netflix, Inc. operates as an Internet subscription service company, which provides subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by mail. The company operates its business through the following segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming and Domestic DVD. Netflix obtains content from various studios and other content providers through fixed-fee licenses, revenue sharing agreements and direct purchases.
Incyte Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the discovery, development, development, formulation, manufacturing and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics to treat serious unmet medical needs, primarily in oncology. Its product, Jakafi, a JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor, is currently approved in the U.S. for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis and is in development as a potential treatment for other cancers.
Hindustan Unilever Limited is an India-based fast moving consumer goods company. The Company operates in seven business segments. Soaps and detergents include soaps, detergent bars, detergent powders and scourers. Personal products include products in the categories of oral care, skin care (excluding soaps), hair care, talcum powder and color cosmetics. Beverages include tea and coffee. Packaged foods include staples (atta, salt and bread) and culinary products (tomato-based products, fruit-based products and soups), Ice creams and frozen desserts.
Asia's third-largest paint company is expanding into the home improvement and decor segment. Bought a bathroom fittings company and launched a collection of designer wallpaper. Meantime, it's doubling its paint manufacturing capacity in Bangladesh and in its north Indian plant in Rohtak, as well as setting up a factory in Sri Lanka. Demand for decorative paints in second- and third-tier cities fuels the Mumbai company's growth.
NAVER Corp. engages in the provision of internet advertisement and search portal business. It offers services through the internet portals such as Naver, Jr. Naver and Happybean. The Naver provides community services including blogs and cafes, other convenient services such as news, knowledge shopping, maps, books, e-mail and naver tool bar. The Jr. Naver offers educational content for children including the homework helper and preschool; children and parents such as children's song world, fairy tale travel and parents room; entertainment services such as animal farm and game land.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The company involves in marketing medicines for eye diseases, colorectal cancer and a rare inflammatory condition and has product candidates in development in other areas of high unmet medical need, including hypercholesterolemia, oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and atopic dermatitis.
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