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The Charlevoix High School class of 2000 will have its 10 year class reunion from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 under the pavilion at Ferry Beach. Class members should bring an appetizer to pass. A keg will be provided. After Party to continue downtown at Whitney's Oyster Bar. The Charlevoix High School class of 1990 will gather for its 20-year class reunion at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the Weathervane Restaurant in Charlevoix. The evening will include heavy appetizers and a DJ that will start at 9 p.m. Tickets are $19 per person.
GAYLORD - Those interested in a hilarious night of fun and mystery are encouraged to get their team of sleuths (no matter what size in number) to solve the mystery of Sandy Glasby's "The Class Reunion," another Gaylord Community Productions sponsored dinner theater. It is a whodunnit mystery to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 at the Otsego County Sportsplex ice arena, 1250 Gornick Ave. "Don't worry - the ice has been removed!
CHARLEVOIX -- The fifth annual Charlevoix High School all class reunion will take place 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Weathervane lower level. All Charlevoix High School alumni are invited to greet classmates, peruse yearbooks, look at pictures of themselves as teenagers, and share some food and drink. Snacks, lemonade and ice tea will be provided and a cash bar will be available. During this past winter, the Charlevoix Public library placed all of the yearbooks in a digital file that can be downloaded and copied from its site.
As Petoskey High School's 1965 graduates made their way to North Central Michigan College for their 40-year reunion Saturday, one member of the class faced a considerably longer journey to get there than others. Frank Olsson, who first came to PHS from his native Sweden as an exchange student in 1964-65, made a 25-hour trip from his current home in Auckland, New Zealand, to attend the reunion. Olsson's found plenty worth commemorating about his time as a student at PHS, noting that the foreign-exchange experience instilled in him an enthusiasm for international travel and idea-sharing that's lasted a lifetime.
The Boyne City High School all class reunion is slated for 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Veterans Park in the pavilion. Everyone is invited. See you there! Grandvue Auxiliary met Thursday, June 14, with 14 members and 5 residents attending. Amy Davis introduced the new chef, Richard Kent, whose staff prepared an elegant refreshment table for the group. Jan Korthase presented the program in the form of a booklet for each person and copies of pictures and articles of the earlier years of the auxiliary. Business: Janet Shepard has accepted the position of secretary treasurer.
Thursday, June 30 The Rotary Club of Charlevoix meets 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Flap Jack Family Restaurant, 102 W. Carpenter, Charlevoix. For more information, call 547-0360. Miscellaneous Rich Michael was burned in a flash fire while working for M&M Plumbing at FerrellGas north of Indian River a few weeks ago. Barkley's Seafood & Steak House in conjunction with M&M Plumbing are holding a spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction on Thursday, July 7, and is in need of auction items.
Meetings Tuesday, April 10 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets noon Tuesdays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. Players with 0-99 points welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information. Petoskey Kiwanis Club meets at noon each Tuesday at Stafford's Perry Hotel. Rotary Club of Petoskey-Sunrise meets at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the parish hall at the Petoskey United Methodist Church. Kiwanis Club of Charlevoix meets at noon each Tuesday at Stafford's Weathervane restaurant.
Meetings Sunday, May 20 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey (behind Lowe's). All players welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information. Monday, May 21 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Magnus Park in Petoskey for a family picnic. For more information, contact Sue Ann at (231) 347-3211 ext. 29, or (888) 347-0369 ext. 29. Boyne City Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Monday at Robert's Restaurant in Boyne City.
Monday, March 26 Boyne City Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Robert's Restaurant in Boyne City. Lions Club will meet at noon Monday at Stafford's Weathervane restaurant, Charlevoix. Attention veterans: Art Bates, assistant Veteran's Affairs service officer will visit the V.F.W. Post 2051, West Conway Road, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, March 26, to assist veterans and their families. Bring a copy of DD214. Tuesday, March 27 Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday at 7196 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs.


Glasgow is the best city in the UK for millennials to live in, according to new research.
A study conducted by credit experts Totally Money, looked at 63 UK cities in order to compare graduate work prospects, employment rates, work-life balance and weekly earnings.
The Scottish hotspot earned the crowning recognition courtesy of its affordable house prices, weekly wages and plethora of entertainment opportunities - with no shortage of music festivals or events.
The study also revealed that a one-bed property in Glasgow typically costs £90,466 (putting it well below the national average) with inhabitants earning approximately £526 a week.
Despite its famously high cost of living, London followed closely behind in second place with millennials relocating to the capital for a better lifestyle.
According to the study, 39% of graduates have no trouble finding a job while entrepreneurs flock to the city for its start-up culture.
Aberdeen stole third place for its impressive 70% employment rate and low cost of living with the average one-bed property costing approximately £84,584.
But it's the north which tempts millennials the most when it comes to work-life balance with over 70,000 students residing in Liverpool alone.
The maritime hub is described as a mecca for music lovers by the study with an impressive array of both historic and modern venues making it a "city for the young".
"There are some things millennials have had to adjust to that haven't been experienced by past generations and with this comes an entirely different set of priorities," James McCaffrey of Totally Money said.
"Rising house prices, stagnant wages and Brexit are just some of the hurdles this generation have to get over."
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Dean Elgar: 'I have never run away from pressure, it brings the best out of me as a person'
Dean Elgar: 'I have never run away from pressure, it brings the best out of me as a person'
🔴 South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar reflects on the unique aspects of the leadership role in his country, and how he sees the upcoming series against India unfolding
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Updated: January 6, 2022 9:35:11 pm
South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar in action. (File)
A leading man facing unprecedented pressure extending beyond the field, a coach looking to kickstart the stint by shedding his good boy image, and a buoyant pacer primed to breathe fire into the attack against an opposition led by a dogged man ready for tough contests and tougher conversations at home. India's tour of South Africa is set to be the stage for overarching narratives.
You are the senior-most player and Test captain now. How has the team culture and environment within the team changed over the years?
There has been a massive transformation. When I started in 2012, the culture was strong but it was old-school mentality. There were a lot of big strong personalities then that ran the team pretty well. But now the culture is very strong too. We have made every player feel welcome as much as possible. Even with the younger guys, we have tried to make them feel as if they have been here for a few years already. I think that's because they are more comfortable with the environment. We have also lost a lot of players, but we also have some young players which can be good as they bring a different spinoff to the environment and it's something for me to get used to as well. It's a work in progress, of course, but it's a lot stronger than what other people outside think of us.
How difficult is it to be captain of a country like South Africa? How are you handling the pressure with so many things happening?
It depends how you handle that pressure. I have to see it as a privilege, and not a curse, burden. South Africa has its own challenges with regards to a lot of dynamics that make up South Africa; it's pretty unique and special. I don't think there is another country in the world that has to deal with this kind of dynamics in the society. I have never run away from pressure, I think it brings the best out of me as a person. My personality gravitates towards such challenges that come with the job. I kind of enjoy it.
There is always light at the end of the tunnel even though it can seem like a small light sometimes! There is always a glimmer of hope.
Being captain of South Africa isn't just a cricket job; there are so many moral dynamics involved from inclusiveness, racism, and such. No other cricketing captain has to face this kind of pressure.
They are important for our social development. The way we have gone and the way things are right now in the team, I have never seen it better. The way guys respect each other and respond to one another is pretty special.
It's one of the biggest challenges, of course. I have to connect with each and every one who is playing and who potentially will be coming into the team. I am fortunate that I have very good relationships with everyone right now. I have been around long enough and they know the kind of man I am.
There has been a bit of break now as I am not part of white-ball cricket but when we meet now, I don't see problems in getting them back on my side and moving together.
It's about finding a balance in the roles within oneself. Away from the field, you have to be a friend and someone who is willing to listen and learn. On the field, you have to kick into a different personality almost, as a leader. It's one of the biggest challenges – having good people around you is important. You have to talk and learn.
Did you also have to educate yourself to be more socially aware about, say, what it means to be a young Black cricketer or the challenges Afrikaans face?
As a cricketer in South Africa, you must be able to have those conversations with the guys. You can't be in a bubble. It happens by having conversations with players, understanding them, the issues. The conversations we have had in the past have been good from an educational point of view. It's still a work in progress. We mustn't stop learning about each other. We have to sit down and listen more. Listening is such an important skill in my role. Also speak, so that they understand you. Be honest in your communication.
I have spent a lot of time talking with Temba Bavuma. We know each other for many years, from A sides and for Proteas. Over time, we have been able to make one another comfortable with each other, to be able to speak to one another about all these things and it's been a learning curve for all of us.
And guys need to know that you are not going to use it to your own advantage. Trust and being comfortable with each other. I think I have got that with my team-mates.
Have those conversations and the whole lived experience of the transition, not just in a cricket team but in the country, changed you in some ways?
Definitely. It has certainly made me more emotionally attached to the guys. It makes me a bit more concerned and wary about the past. It definitely is a massive learning curve. We all have a unique story, be it black, white, Afrikaans, English Afrikaans; in South Africa, it's just that we have a lot more diversity.
Moving to cricketing matters, you have had 10 different opening partners in the last five years. Has it affected you?
It's been quite a lot and has been disruptive. I didn't think it would affect me as a player but as it has gone on, it has been a bit of a setback to my career. I am not going to use that as an excuse. It has put me in a more resilient position. It has not made me a better player or a worse player but has helped me develop as a character. Moving forward, I hope we have a solid opening pair with myself and Aiden Markram.
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World over, there seems to be some sort of opening pair issues.
It looks like it. Perhaps the T20 influence. I don't have the answer to it. It's a specialised position and sometimes people forget the basics and fundamentals. But that's my opinion.
You are seen as a fighter, someone who doesn't give up or give an inch to the opposition. How did that personality develop?
From my childhood, I guess. I have always had to work hard. Back in my teenage days, going against adults, I would be stubborn, refuse to let them get me out. Even in the backyard, I would refuse to let the adults get me out. Childhood plays a massive role in the kind of person you are. I have a job to do. My job is there to go out, get runs, and get my team in a position to win. My character off the field is totally different to the character on the field. I am not there to make friends on the field. I am not going to let anyone walk over me.
Your interesting battle with Ravichandran Ashwin is going to resume. Looking forward to it?
Definitely, it has been a talking point. Ash is a world- class spinner. He has got the upper hand against me in India, but I have also done pretty well against him. We have had battles in county cricket too – the pitch I remember there was like Nagpur, I guess (laughs). The ball spun quite a bit. It doesn't matter where you play in the world, it will be a tough battle. He is one of the best. There is a lot of mutual respect.
What makes someone like Jasprit Bumrah tough for an opener?
He is a world-class bowler and South African conditions suit him a lot with bounce and extra seam movement. It's another great challenge. There are other good pace bowlers too in India; so, it should be a good contest.
You have a good bowling attack but have lost quite a few senior batsmen like Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers. Still see advantage at home?
Yes, we have to be mindful of that loss of experienced batters; you can't fill those positions quickly but it has given a lot of opportunities to a talented young pool of batsmen. It's going to be a challenge going into a big series knowing that we might have one or two young inexperienced batsmen. But they have performed in domestic cricket. It's an opportunity and if you don't grab them, there are other people waiting.
We have an upper hand that we are playing in South Africa, we know our conditions more than India but then India are the best team in the world. We know that they are coming here to try and beat us, which they haven't done before. It's going to be a tough contest but I am pretty confident since we are playing at home.
You have a Kolpak returnee in Duanne Olivier, the bowler coming back to play for you. A word on him.
He is a massive player for us. He has been given the opportunity because he has done well in domestic cricket.
People left because they weren't given opportunities in South Africa. Every player has a choice and they actually took a massive gamble in going there and it has paid off for them. I don't see any problem with that. If a young talented player feels they have to go overseas to explore opportunities, so be it.
You must have read about the captaincy changes in India. Virat Kohli is just the Test captain now and Rohit Sharma takes over the white-ball role. Do you think all these changes might unsettle India? How has your experience of playing India changed over the years?
I don't see it affecting India too much. I think Rohit and Virat are similar stature players and characters. Rohit is quieter than Virat but India will still have a winning mindset. They are still going to be in a good leadership position. Virat is still the Test captain and he has lots of years left for India as a leader. India will still be quite a good team.
India's travel record has been brilliant in the last few years. That's one thing Virat has obviously wanted to do and they came out and competed well in Australia, in England, here.
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India tour of South Africa 2017/18 highest run scorers
From SOUTH AFRICA :
Players Runs
Ab de Villiers – 211
Dean Elgar – 207
Hashim Amla – 203
Faf du plessis – 183
Aiden markram – 140 pic.twitter.com/81wKcF32YI
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How is the situation with the Omicron variant progressing?
Our bio-bubble is world class. The situation isn't ideal but within the bubble, things will be good for the guys. I am pretty confident.
How do you think Bavuma has come on as a leader and player?
As a leader, he has come leaps and bounds. There is a lot of responsibility on Temba's shoulders being given such a big honour to captain the white-ball teams. In Test cricket, as a player, he needs to work hard on his game but he is just one innings away from realising his potential as a Test batter. He is a very talented batter and needs to turn those 30s-40s into hundreds. And then, he can be on his way. He is not far from being a very good Test cricketer.
Finally, advantage South Africa or even stevens?
I think we are still the favourites going into the home series. Even though we haven't played a lot of cricket in recent times, we have been good in what we have played. Anything can happen in Test cricket and India certainly is a very good side. Virat would no doubt want to come and beat South Africa in South Africa. This series is going to be so good. I can't wait for it to start.
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Share this Story: 'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dies in Quebec at 58
'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dies in Quebec at 58
Vallée's recent win as a director came from HBO series "Big Little Lies"
Dec 27, 2021 • December 27, 2021 • 1 minute read • Join the conversation
On June 26, 2018 Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallee attends the premiere of the HBO television miniseries "Sharp Objects" at the ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles. Photo by CHRIS DELMAS /AFP via Getty Image
Jean-Marc Vallée, a Canadian best known for directing the Oscar-nominated film "Dallas Buyers Club" and Emmy-winning HBO series "Big Little Lies," died suddenly at his cabin outside Quebec City. He was 58.
Vallée's death was reported on Sunday by entertainment website Deadline and confirmed on Twitter by his representative Bumble Ward.
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"Still in shock over the news that Jean-Marc Vallée has died," Ward said, adding that he was thoughtful and kind "while still being a creative genius."
Vallée's Hollywood breakthrough came with the 2013 AIDS drama "Dallas Buyers Club," which won Oscars for actors Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto.
The movie was based on the true story of homophobic drug addict Ron Woodroof, played by McConaughey, who smuggles much-needed but unapproved medication into the United States to distribute to other AIDS patients.
Vallée's recent win as a director came from HBO series "Big Little Lies" starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Zoë Kravitz. The show won eight Emmy awards in 2017.
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He directed "Demolition," a 2015 drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal, about a New York investment banker coming to grips with his wife's sudden death.
Vallée had at the time called "Demolition" his most "rock and roll" film, both for its pulsing soundtrack in a film otherwise punctuated by silence, and its often provocative and offbeat portrayal of grief.
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Vallée, who hailed from Montreal, forayed into the features film industry with his 1995 thriller "Black List"
He is survived by two sons.
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(noun): French statesman who played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles (1841-1929).
Georges Benjamin Clemenceau (; (28 September 1841 – 24 November 1929) was a French statesman who led the nation to victory in the First World War. A leader of the Radical Party, he played a central role in politics after 1870. Clemenceau served as the Prime Minister of France from 1906 to 1909, and again from 1917 to 1920. He was one of the principal architects of the Treaty of Versailles at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. Nicknamed "Le Tigre" (The Tiger), he took a very harsh position against defeated Germany and won agreement on Germany's payment of large sums for reparations.
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FILE - Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a defensive stop against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. Leonard was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Indianapolis Colts' Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass to Jack Doyle for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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Last year Breitling got a new owner in Kuwait and last week they opened their first flagship store at Al Hamra Tower. I've got a personal attachment to the brand since I had one in high school and later got another one after graduating from university. The new store is located right next to Panerai on the ground floor.
Last week when I passed by the new revamped Peacock restaurant at Radisson Blu I also got a tour of the hotel. I didn't check out the rooms since they didn't interest me but I did check out the lobby area and the new Sky Lounge.
The lobby area is a lot brighter than before with a lot more daylight coming in and a brighter color palette. They've removed their famous floating 4-ton marble sphere from the entrance and moved it outside. They also expanded the little cafe that used to be there and they kept Peacock in the same location with just the entrance now moved to the main side.
The Sky Lounge is a new addition to the hotel that didn't exist before. It was still under heavy construction when I passed by but I found the rendering above of how it will eventually look like. The Sky Lounge has a panoramic view of the sea and they want it to be the "it" place to hangout at night. Once the sun sets the whole place dims down and mood lights come on. They'll have a DJ playing house music and they'll also have a bar that serves non-alcoholic cocktails. They want the place to be a chill-out lounge and I'm personally curious to see how that works out.
I was in Beirut over the weekend and on this trip I ended up staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Beirut. The hotel is located in what I think is one of the nicest looking towers in Beirut, right in front of the very popular Zaituna Bay and so I was really looking forward to staying there.
Right from the moment I stepped out of my rental I knew I was going to be enjoying my stay at the hotel. The customer service at the hotel was just better then any other I had previously stayed in before and I've stayed at many. The feeling I kept getting is that every single employee wanted to help make your stay better, and by every single employee I don't mean just the reception staff or managers, I mean everyone from the valet guys, to the housekeepers to the waiters. I think its the words they use but you just get this feeling that you can ask them for whatever you want and they'd love to do it and that made me super comfortable in asking them for stuff which I tend not to do.
Other than the excellent service my room was also very comfortable. I had overpacked on this trip but there was more than enough closest space and drawers to accomodate all my stuff. The room wasn't that big but the bathroom was with a large sink area, tub, shower room, toilet room and a makeup table. The room had a balcony that was big enough to fit a table and two chairs and finally there was free wifi in the room and the whole hotel. My favorite part of the hotel though would have to be the roof. During the day the roof is a cool place to swim and tan but at night it's an open air lounge overlooking the Mediterranean sea and Beirut.
I do have two minor complaints though. The first issue the hotel really can't do much about but the view from my room could have been better if there wasn't a large sand lot right outside. I live in Kuwait so I would rather not see sand lots when I travel. Even though the hotel is right in front of Zaituna Bay, my room was more on the side and I could only see the marina if I was on the balcony looking left which was disappointing. The other issue I had was with their breakfast. It's not a breakfast buffet and one of the things I look forward to the most in hotels is their breakfast buffets. At the Four Seasons they have a dried fruit, fresh fruit and cereal buffet but if you want any hot dishes you have to order them. The advantage obviously is your breakfast is made for you and so is fresh, but the disadvantage is it takes time to make and you also can't just fill up your plate with whatever looks good like you would do at a regular buffet.
In the end though I had a really good time at the hotel. I generally don't tend to spend much time at hotels but on this trip I was having all my friends come over so we could just chill out on the roof. The incredibly friendly service and the lounge on the roof made me really love my stay. I'd most likely stay there again once I'm done reviewing other hotels in Beirut.
Early in the month I was sent to Basel World, the largest watch expo in the world by Trafalgar so that I could cover the event for my blog. I was there for 3 days and I think by the last day I had managed to check out the whole expo since it was just so ridiculously huge. I managed to get access to a few brands I wanted to see except for two which were Rolex and Breitling. Rolex had the new anniversary edition Daytona I wanted to check out while Breitling had the new Emergency. If you don't have access to a brand you basically only get to check out their displays outside their booth. With access you get taken inside the booth where you get to see the watches in person. Below are my favorite watches from the expo.
A few months back I was sitting with the owner of Tag Heur and Patek Philippe in Kuwait and we were discussing watches when he asked me if I would be interested to cover Basel World for my blog. Basel World is the worlds largest watch expo which takes place every year and this year was going to be a bit more special since it would be the first Basel World held in the newly renovated exhibition building. I was also told I could cover any watch brand and not just their own brands so here I am at Basel World.
This is easily the largest expo I have ever been to. The exhibition building is huge and the booths, they're not even booths they're gigantic structures, like mini buildings inside a bigger building. I am not sure my pictures below do justice to the place since you really have to be here to see how huge these booths are. The exhibition building is three floors and each floor has a super high ceiling with super high brand booths occupying a ridiculous amount of space. I spent all day yesterday just walking around quickly trying to at least see everything quickly and I thought I had until after I left I was checking the Basel World App on my phone and I realized I missed two exhibition halls completely.
To be able to enter the booths you need to be invited in (like if you're a watch collector or a VIP) or you need to be one of their dealers. Since I am in good contact with the dealers in Kuwait I am getting access to most of the brands I want to see except for a couple. Below is the list, if you can help get me access to the ones I am having trouble with let me know.
The first dedicated Panerai Boutique is opening in Al Hamra next month and on that occasion Panerai have released a special edition watch that features an engraving of Al Hamra Tower on the back along with the word "Kuwait". The Kuwait edition Panerai will be limited to just 80 pieces and they're pretty much selling out as soon as they arrive. The one I spotted at the Panerai dealer in Salhiya (Behbehani luxury store) was already reserved for a customer. I don't post prices of watches online but I thought the asking price on this model was fairly reasonable for a limited edition PAM.


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Q: bash call command on $var value I am new to shell scripting and stepped through this quick guide:
http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prog-Intro-HOWTO.html
which was helpful but left a lot of questions about working with variables unanswered.  My current frustration is trying to use a variable that stores a path in commands.
For example, the following script:
#!/bin/bash

iTunesU_Source="~/Music/iTunes/iTunes\ Media/iTunes\ U/"
ls -al $iTunesU_Source

iTunesU_Source_symlink="~/Music/iTunes_U/"
ls -al $iTunesU_Source_symlink

ls -al ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes\ Media/iTunes\ U/

Prints out:
ls: Media/iTunes\: No such file or directory
ls: U/: No such file or directory
ls: ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes\: No such file or directory
ls: ~/Music/iTunes_U/: No such file or directory
total 0
drwxr-xr-x   7 me  staff  238 Mar  8 10:06 .
drwxr-xr-x  11 me  staff  374 Mar  8 11:13 ..
drwxr-xr-x  27 me  staff  918 Mar  8 08:44 Game Theory - Audio
drwxr-xr-x   3 me  staff  102 Mar  8 10:03 Introduction to Algorithms
drwxr-xr-x  23 me  staff  782 Mar  8 12:17 Machine Learning
drwxr-xr-x   3 me  staff  102 Mar  8 10:06 Machine Learning-Stanford

How do I get the command (ls/cd/etc...) to accept the value of the variable like it does for direct input?

A: The simple solution:
iTunesU_Source="~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/iTunes U/"

Why is that? In this line:
iTunesU_Source="~/Music/iTunes/iTunes\ Media/iTunes\ U/"

You're setting the value of the variable to a quoted string. Within quotes, whitespace is already preserved. So, the contents of your variable will be, literally:
~/Music/iTunes/iTunes\ Media/iTunes\ U/

The backslashes are only needed to escape whitespace in unquoted strings, so you could have almost written this like:
iTunesU_Source=~/Music/iTunes/iTunes\ Media/iTunes\ U/

The difference is that in the first command, the ~ is not expanded by shell to your home directory, whereas in the second command your variable iTunesU_Source is assigned /Users/username. So in that case, your variable holds:
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes\ Media/iTunes\ U/

Read more about quoting here:

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*Quotes - Greg's Wiki

*Quotes and escaping [Bash Hackers Wiki]

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Unifi and Nan Ya Plastics, two leading US polyester producers, have filed petitions alleging dumped and subsidised imports of polyester from China and India are damaging the domestic market. The petitions allege producers in China and India are dumping polyester textured yarn in the US market at sizeable margins – by up to 68 per cent in the case of China and between 40 and 130 per cent in the case of India.
The products affected by this case are made by Unifi at its production facilities in Yadkinville, North Carolina, and Madison, North Carolina, where Unifi employs approximately 1,100 and 470 people, respectively, and by Nan Ya at its production facility in Lake City, South Carolina, where Nan Ya employs approximately 900 people.
The petitions also allege the Chinese polyester textured yarn industry benefits from at least 20 different Chinese government subsidies, and that the Indian polyester textured yarn industry benefits from at least 38 different Indian government subsidies.


2016 has been the year of Artificial Intelligence and machinelearning. With the year being almost at an end, let me chime in to the gang of pundits who venture into prediction land and pronounce what we get out of our glass balls. So here are my 5 plus 2 bonus ones.
Alexa paved the way, the Google Assistant is on its heels, Microsoft Cortana wants to get there, too – and Apple, amazingly, is a late starter in this environment. Amazon started with a pretty smart strategy by not overselling the capabilities of its underlying AI, as Apple did with Siri, which caused some grief for Apple and some laughs for many people around. More and more helpful Alexa skills are developed and implemented that improve its usefulness. Similarly Google; they started late but are in the game now, too – following a different strategy of adding new functionality by just making it available in contrast to Amazon, who opt to have users individually enable 'skills'. Identification of what these systems can do will be an interesting question.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg created a butler for his house, who he calls Jarvis, like the one of Tony Stark in the Ironman movies.
Google recently based its translation engine on machinelearning and AI, seeing vastly improved translations. Facebook's translations base on an AI, too – although this one still seems to have a lot to learn.
Not to mention all the countless other consumer services Google has, that utilize machinelearning and AIs in the background.
Two of the main developments to look at here are platforming/interfaces/protocols and, of course, security.
Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle paved the way. SAP recently chimed in after being silent about machine learning and artificial intelligence for (too) long. The bottom line here is that these big vendors, and many other, here unnamed ones, have understood that AI is not an end in itself, but a means to an end. They all are strengthening the capabilities of their business applications by supporting them with processes that base upon machine learning algorithms, thus delivering solutions that are more helpful for their users and/or customers. Be it intelligent follow-up, relationship intelligence, proactive (or rather prescriptive) maintenance, smart target group segregation, chatbots automating support, intelligent knowledge bases, or smart product recommendations to site visitors.
Let's just look at service and support, also in sales. Automation with the help of bots can be of incredible help here. Although, earlier in 2016 bots tended to offer a very limited and poor customer experience, this will be on the rise. Underlying AIs will learn, implementers of bots will learn to start with simple, meaningful interactions and to get more complex from there. Overall there is a massive potential for improved experiences at scale.
As we have seen, especially with Microsoft's Tay, training AI is not a trivial thing. As there is no conscience, there is no ethics – rather a blank slate – so it is easy to lead an AI to the 'Sark Side of the Force'. This may happen via explicit or implicit bias. Tay became malicious because of trolls, other systems simply suffered from something that one could call the 'programmers' bias'. Other AIs, like the Tesla autopilot, sometimes are used beyond their safe limits, which may cause accidents. Remember the first fatality caused by a self-driving car, or the incident where allegedly the car crossed a red traffic light? Techrepublic recently collected their top 10 fails. We will see more of these AI fails the more we use them and rely on them, until we manage their training better. It is simple as this: The more we trust AIs, the higher profile potential incidents will have.
This has the potential to become an interesting one; might not happen in 2017, though. Every vendor has an incentive to be sticky, i.e. to make sure that functionality continues to be used. In the context of AI and machinelearning this gets another dimension, or two. Let's take First the model as such, which may very well be proprietary. Secondly there is a good chance that the learning algorithm is proprietary. This combination can make it difficult to change from one AI to another one. This is something that needs to get carefully considered.
I hate this term. But it is the one that currently is used. Earlier we called this commoditization.
But regardless how we call it – it is happening. My first two points already hinted at it. More and more functionality will be driven by or at least involve some measure of machine intelligence. With that prices will drop. The phase of creaming strategies will end. This may happen in 2017 or a bit later, but it will happen.
These two topics came into my mind while writing down my thoughts on what will mainly go on. However, we should have a look at these two topics, too – in 2017 and beyond.
Which leads me to the topic of ethics. As such an AI doesn't have any morals – unless we train them. This will lead to very interesting questions that need to get answered.
Starting with the very simple one: Which morals are right?
There are the three laws of robotics, but these are incomplete in themselves. It is very easy to create moral dilemmas. Here, clearly lots of thought is necessary.
This also holds true for the simpler topic of AI and law. The question who is responsible in the case of an accident caused by or involving an automatically driven car may serve as an example.
I expect these questions being addressed more and more in the next years.
Where there are good uses there are also evil uses. As said above an AI in and of itself does not have a conscience (yet) nor does it have morals – unless we train them to have.
Now, where there are benevolent trainers there are also malevolent. It is evident that not only businesses but also government agencies are building and using AIs (ever heard of SKYNET?) – and it is a safe bet that criminals are doing, too. And as criminals tend to have a somewhat stretched sense of morals and ethics we can expect the same of AIs that they are using. So we will likely see a lot of crime being conducted with the help of artificially intelligent machines.


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All the units for this age group are listed on the menu to the left.
Unit 6 We can multiply and divide by 10 and 100. We can explain what happens to the digits when we do this.
Unit 10 We can add and subtract mentally pairs of two-digit numbers and find a difference by counting on. We can make jottings to support mental calculations.
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Suzy has over 24 years' experience in the not-for-profit industry, particularly within the disability and employment sectors. She has lent her expertise to roles with the MS Society of SA & NT and most recently, the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation, where she focussed on the redevelopment of their community and bequest programs as Special Projects Manager.
In her new leadership role of Executive Manager, Suzy is working with the board to inform our organisation strategy. She takes on the responsibility for delivering operations including: fundraising, managing key stakeholder relationships, leading staff.
Suzy is excited to join the fight and partner with the cystic fibrosis community to advance a cure. "I'm so excited to be joining an organisation with such a clear purpose and engaged community. Cystic fibrosis is insidious, and I am passionate to fight for a future free of the disease."
David Coluccio, Chairman of Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis said of Suzy, "The Board implemented a thorough and painstaking process to find a person with first-class professional credentials and values aligned to our own. This process identified a number of highly talented persons who fit the bill. We are so pleased that Suzy will be leading the organisation and are excited by the professionalism she brings to the role and the lofty challenges she has set for herself and Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis."
Suzy has commenced her leadership role with Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis on November 27 and will lead a growing team as we invest additional funds towards enhancing our ability to raise even more funds for research into a cure for cystic fibrosis.
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In the bottom of the fifth inning, Gobles had back-to-back doubles by Jake Getman and Brady Burnell to score three runs in the inning and to take the 5-3 advantage. The lead was short-lived, as the Raiders scored three runs in the top of the sixth.
Gobles could not answer back and lost, 6-5.
Each team had eight hits in the game. For Gobles, Getman and Burnell each had two hits with a double. Alex Tyrell, Josh Lopez, and Hunter Tenbusschen turned in one hit apiece, and Gabe Miller hit a double.
The Tigers used four different pitchers in the game. Going 2.2 innings was Getman with four strike outs; Caleb Brady pitching 1.0 inning, Brady Burnell, 2.1 innings, and Gabe Miller, 1.0 inning.


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Here is why Pinterest Inc (PINS) stock recovered in the after-hours on Thursday?
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Pinterest Inc. (PINS) shares surged 3.80% in after-hours on Thursday, November 04, 2021, and closed the daily trading at $45.30. However, in the regular trading session, PINS' stock lost 2.33%. PINS shares have fallen 28.98% over the last 12 months, and they have moved down 4.32% in the past week. Over the past three months, the stock has lost 25.76%, while over the past six months, it has declined 27.10%.
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PINS recent financial results announcement
On November 04, 2021, Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Q3 2021 financial highlights
PINS reported total revenue of $632.9 million in Q3 2021, compared to $442.6 million in Q3 2020.
The total cost of revenue was $126.8 million in Q3 2021 compared to $112.8 million in Q3 2020.
Total cost and expenses were $534.5 million in Q3 2021 compared to $539.6 million in Q3 2020.
It earned a net income of $94.0 million in Q3 2021 compared to a net income of $94.2 million in Q3 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA was $201.5 million in Q3 2021 compared to $93.04 million in Q3 2020.
PINS Pass on the Light campaign
On Oct. 27, 2021, Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) launched its "Pass on the Light" campaign featuring exclusive content from Indian creators and brands such as Virat Kohli, Manish Malhotra, and Asian Paints as part of its first Creator Originals series in India. The "Pass on the Light" campaign includes specially created Idea Pins as well as interactive experiences to help Pinners bring festive ideas to life for celebrating with family and loved ones.
Update about PayPal interest in PINS
On October 25, 2021, PayPal Inc said it is not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest Inc at this time after several media reported last week that it was in talks to buy the digital pinboard site for as much as $45 billion.
The Pinterest stock went up after the speculations that PayPal is looking to acquire the company. Both companies did not respond to further requests for comment.
PINS new products suite
On October 25, 2021, Pinterest (PINS) introduced a new suite of creator and Pinner products and experiences globally. Pinterest introduced the new products alongside creators from countries including the UK, Germany, France, Japan, and Colombia.
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"Doug is a masterful storyteller who makes learning fun.' CB Richard Ellis Inc.
By age 29, Doug was the head of Disney's world famous Disney University at their Corporate Headquarters. With over 25 years of experience working at Disney and in his private practice, Doug has helped increase human and corporate potential by putting attitude and solid leadership into action. He teaches organizations and individuals real-life skills to redefine service and leadership excellence, embrace change, and compete in the global marketplace. Doug provides every client with a thorough pre-event needs assessment by conducting unlimited interviews, weaving your organization's personal history, challenges and goals into his presentation message.
What is the magic of Disney? Join Doug as he takes you on an entertaining and insightful journey, "behind the scenes," to discover both the secret of Disney's success and how it and other organizations have overcome spectacular challenges. As an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership, change and global competitiveness for over 30 years, Doug has inspired and challenged over 1000 audiences and 200,000 individual attendees. His combination of high energy entertainment and thought-provoking lessons is contagious, motivating audiences around the world to maximize both personal and professional success.
Formerly the Head of Training at Disney's Corporate Headquarters, Doug provided the famous Disney University "Traditions" program and developed leadership courses for Disney executives. Pivotal in Doug's career with Disney was his experience in the mid-80's when the corporate culture changed from the arrogant: "We are the best; why change?" to the progressive: "Don't rest on your laurels" powerhouse corporation that Disney remains today. Doug found that even strong organizations, like Disney, must embrace change and be willing to innovate.
Fluent in Japanese, Doug was on the start-up team for Tokyo Disneyland, Disney's first international theme park. Based upon his rich career at Disney, plus his work as an international consultant for some of the world's most admired corporations and business leaders, Doug explores the strategic necessity of why all companies must now think globally, and act locally. Learn how companies such as IBM, Starbucks, Procter & Gamble, Siemens and Intel have benefited from those lessons.
He is the author of numerous articles and seven books on leadership, customer service and international business, including his two most popular: "The Changing Face of Today's Customer: How to Attract and Retain a Diverse Customer and Employee Base." With a foreword by renowned business leader Peter Ueberroth, head of the US Olympic Committee and Ken Blanchard of One Minute Manager fame, "The Changing Face" addresses how businesses can thrive in this era of cultural diversity and global competitiveness. Doug's other most popular title is "Even Monkeys Fall from Trees: The Art and Science of Outstanding Customer Service" which focuses on a balanced approach to service, leadership and teamwork.
Doug speaks from his own experience at Disney, combined with his consultations and interactions with the world's most admired business leaders. He customizes every keynote presentation or workshop to the client's specific needs. Known across corporate America and around the world for his captivating and humorous story-telling style of delivery, Doug challenges his audience to take action and get results!
Doug often learns during the needs assessment that clients want a little bit of every topic mixed in with Disney and client success stories! After a careful and thorough needs assessment, Doug weaves the client's personal history, challenges and goals into his presentation. Attendees typically assume Doug is an employee or association member because his research is so thorough. The following descriptions are guidelines for helping your client choose which topic and title best fits their meeting theme.
Customer Service/Communication/Motivation – The Magic of Exceptional Customer Service Doug's Walt Disney University training experience provides fascinating stories, unique insights, and invaluable lessons. Learn how certain skills, attitudes and behavior contribute to exceptional performance to build, win, and keep market share. Service and attitude affect your bottom line. Doug's active listening strategy, R.A.P.S. introduces techniques for improved communication, building internal and external relationships, and handling unpleasant confrontations. His well-known "Life as Tigger" story animates how employees can positively address intra-departmental strife. Doug shares Disney's "SCSE" comprehensive service philosophy to illustrate how Disney achieves and maintains service excellence and loyalty. Other popular topics include Disney's show business service language and concepts, including why the terms "on-stage and off-stage behavior", "cast member", and "costumes" encourage employees to put on their best "show" for the "guest".
Change/Creativity/Innovation – Even Monkeys Fall From Tress, Learn From Mistakes and Embrace Change Even the best and the brightest make mistakes. However, the ability to deal with setbacks, then bounce back even stronger is the hallmark of consistent market leaders Join Doug as he takes you on a "behind the scenes" tour of the Walt Disney Company to learn about both its successes and how it overcame spectacular obstacles by challenging the status quo and embracing change. Successful organizations embrace the attitude of "change or perish" and are willing to reinvent themselves. How do the best organizations overcome growth traps which include turf wars, hierarchical barriers and creative stagnation? Doug provides examples of how world-class leaders have eliminated these barriers to improvement and enthusiastically embraced change. The world is changing, are you?
Beyond Stuck in the Middle Seat' Welcome Change & Take ControlWhat's the worst place in an airplane? The middle seat! Why? You're literally stuck in a rotten place, possibly for a long time, and you can't do anything about it. Or can you? During this presentation, Doug uses the middle seat as a metaphor for what happens to all of us in life. How do you deal with unfortunate situations? When in a situation that you "can't control," what options do you actually have? This entertaining and thought-provoking presentation addresses such topics as: Creative Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance, Stress Management, and Career Development. Join Doug for some fun as he addresses everything from life-on-the-road horror stories to dealing with organizational change.
Leadership/Teamwork – Lead the Way, Your Customers and Employees Will Follow Exceptional customer service breaks down if leadership doesn't model the desired attitude and behavior. Doug zeroes in on the concept of great leadership = great customer service, then reinforces his concepts with examples of successful strategies from Disney and other organizations. Management is responsible for building a strong team by setting the tone. Few people are "natural born leaders," and this presentation demonstrates how an extraordinary attitude and communication style can transcend the organization and make a difference. While front line employees interact with and service the external customer, the leadership team is responsible for the internal customer. The strongest organizations have leaders who role-model attitudes and behaviors that inspire heightened productivity, plus maximize both personal and professional success.
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Pharmacy degrees train a student for a victorious career in the field pharmaceuticals. Most degrees need the students to contain a basis study in Science and require them to be well acquainted with basics of science. The degree trains the students to become practitioners of pharmacy with absolute responsibility towards supervision of drugs on patients.
The degree also deals with aspects on clinical practices, nursing facilities and hospital administration. Let's observe at the broad study areas of a pharmacy degree.
Most important study areas incorporate pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, social and administrative sciences, and pharmaceutics.
Students are provided primary knowledge on practice of administration oral and parenteral prescriptions, blood pressure measurement, immunizations, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and patient education. Traditional evaluations are complemented with abilities assessment, practicum, and self-assessment.
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Supreme Court upholds spanking law
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the section of the Criminal Code that allows parents to spank their children
CBC News · Posted: Jan 30, 2004 5:47 PM ET | Last Updated: January 30, 2004
Canada's top court has upheld a law allowing parents to spank their children, but also set guidelines outlining "reasonable limits" to the act.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code that allows parents and school teachers to physically discipline children in their care by using "reasonable" force.
In its decision Friday, the court ruled that reasonable corrective force can be used against children between the ages of two and 12 years old.
The court said it was unacceptable to hit a child with an object, like a belt or paddle. Blows and slaps to the child's head would also be unacceptable.
For corporal punishment to be legally acceptable, it must involve only "minor corrective force of a transitory and trifling nature," the court ruled.
INDEPTH: Spanking
Ailsa Watkinson, the Saskatchewan mother who began the legal challenge nine years ago, said she was disappointed in Friday's ruling. "'Don't hit a child on the head, don't use a ruler, don't use a belt.' It seems so strange to me that we have to have a Supreme Court ruling setting those parameters," said Watkinson. "That just seems to be imminent good sense."
"And that's the problem with Section 43. It still gives us outs. It still allows the idea and perpetuates the notion that children are second-class citizens."
The Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law brought the case to the top court, seeking to strike down the law.
"I am very heartened by all those narrowings and restrictions, but I am somewhat disappointed that the court did not recognize children as human beings with equal rights," said the foundation's spokesperson Martha Mackinnon.
Lawyers for the children's organization argued that the Criminal Code provision is a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedom, and makes children "second class citizens."
"This case is about the right of children not to be hit, a right that in a modern, 21st-century democracy should be unquestioned," said lawyer Paul Schabas when he argued the case before the Supreme Court.
But the federal government argued Section 43 should stay in place, saying the law strikes a balance between the needs of parents and the rights of children.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Share your thoughts on this story
The Justice Department says it does not advocate spanking, but that repealing the law could make parents liable to criminal charges each time they spank their children.
Many teachers and education officials have defended keeping Section 43 as it is.
Terry Price of the Canadian Teachers Federation, another group that had intervenor status in the case, worried that repealing Section 43 could result in teachers being charged with assault for breaking up a schoolyard fight.
"And I as a parent would certainly want to know that someone is going to intervene if my child was involved in an altercation," said Price.
Section 43 of the Criminal Code was passed in 1892 and has been amended several times.
Michael Martens of Focus on the Family, an organization that supported the law, said he was "strongly encouraged" by the decision.
"The Supreme Court has recognized the need to protect parents in their role in raising children," said Martens. "Especially that they are not criminals."
The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld Section 43 in January 2002. The court ruled that parents and teachers are free to spank children for disciplinary purposes if they limit themselves to "reasonable force."
spanking judgment: Supreme Court of Canada


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Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Management
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There are a vast number of topics with both legal and ethical implications faced by healthcare professionals every day in the healthcare setting. One of those topics include Roe v. Wade and its impact on the practice of obstetrics and gynecology over time. Abortion brings a great deal of tension within policy debates. In certain countries elections have been completely lost when it comes to this issue. Many deem terminating a pregnancy unethical. Regardless of how many feel, including myself, times have changed significantly making abortion accepted in society. The overall health and well-being of the mother is of the highest concern. Abortion ranks high in being one of the most controversial issues as individuals turn to the law as they try to determine the best solution for an unwanted pregnancy (Lang, 2013).
Before the 1973 decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion information in the United States was limited. In 1955, specialists projected, based on qualitative notions, that over a million illegal abortions occurred illegally each year. Although the large variety, such an approximation stayed a consistent marker for that degree of abortions for many years. In 1967, examiners established this evaluation by generalizing information from random surveys managed in North Carolina. They determined that nearly 800,000 induced abortions (majority illegal) were completed across the nation per year (Lopez, 2012).
During this time, accessibility of legal abortions in the United States steadily grew, beginning with Mississippi by 1966; and by 1967 in Colorado. The arguments that the expansions developed encouraged public health heads and advocates to attain the most comprehensive information on female demographics who have received an abortion, along with the impact of legalizing abortion on humanity. There are three reputable organizations that collaborate to collect data by becoming what is called "abortion surveillance". The organizations that came together are the Population Council, The Alan Guttmacher Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The organizations' joint efforts were contributory in assessing the impacts of legalizing abortion from a public health standpoint (Lopez, 2012).
Preliminary surveillance efforts recorded the quantity and traits of women receiving illegal abortions. Between the years of 1966 and 1969, there were eleven states, one of which was California, that were very liberal with their abortion laws. Nevertheless, the modifications had a slight impact on the recorded amount of legal abortions. In 1969, there was less than 25,000 legal abortions being reported to the CDC. Succeeding the legalization of abortion in New York State in 1970 as well as in other states from 1970 through 1973, the annual number of legally induced abortions increased drastically, particularly in New York City and California. For instance, in 1972, over a half million legal abortions occurred. This was over twenty times the number recorded three years prior (Lopez, 2012).
With determining Roe v. Wade in January 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that preventive state abortion laws were unconstitutional, thus permitting induced abortion all over the nation. The outcome was the amount of legal abortions increasing to over 1.5 million in by 1980 and prolonged throughout the 1990s. Moreover, in a few years after Roe v. Wade, the predicted number of illegal abortions steadily slowed down. Therefore, a preliminary rise in the amount of legal abortions was possible because of the falling demand for illegal abortion services as legal abortion grew more accessible. The decrease even pointed out how Roe v. Wade reduced the number of births and perhaps increased women's health risks (Patil, 2014).
Roe v. Wade changed abortion from an unsafe, process to something performed under safe, medical conditions. By the 1970s, there was a decrease in health problems associated with abortions and deaths as safer choices were more accessible to women who may be faced with deciding to have an abortion. Because of Roe v. Wade, future generations can have the expectation of services to be available along with other healthcare services. Nevertheless, the abortion issue is always one of the most debated topics. Even if the presented medical evidence is not openly addressing humanity's ethical issues, it permits an impartial awareness to the health effects of wider access to legal abortion. In spite of the divided views on legal abortion, the health data provided will help guide rulings and legislative actions in order to provide safer choices for women (Patil, 2014).
A multitude of legal viewpoints include medical ethics such as how abortion comprises of the killing of a fetus. Killing a fetus is depriving of a possible future. Although killing is wrong, it does not have the logical promises. In other parts of the country, where protected abortions are illegal or inaccessible, this can result in self-induced or "back street" abortions, and all the illness or disease that come from injury or infertility of female lives. As Ann Furedi has said, "The issue is not so much whether or when the embryo is deserving of respect per se, but how much respect and value we accord to a life that does not even know it is alive, relative to the respect and value we have for the life of the woman who carries it" (Patil, 2014).
Although regulations have been set to provide safer choices for women should they choose to have an abortion, it still seems unethical to do so. Most of the time debates concerning the topic of abortion are focused on politics and the law. It is often asking should abortion be banned and viewed the same as the murdering of a human being or if it should stay a legal decision accessed for all women to make. Underneath these debates are essential ethical matters which are not always provided the kind of attentiveness required. There are some individuals who believe that the law should not enact morals, but all good laws are based on moral values. Failing to widely discourse those values can obfuscate crucial discussions (Cline, 2018).
Other concerns include is if whether or not a woman has an ethical obligation to the fetus. If a woman has had consensual sex without the proper use of protection or birth control methods, she would have known that the it could possibly result in pregnancy. Unplanned pregnancies do occur, but it is certainly unethical to utilize abortion as a means of contraception. Pregnancy represents that there is life developing in a woman. Although the fetus has yet to grow into a person, there is reason to believe that there is an obligation. It is possible that the fetus is not developed enough to completely rule out abortion as an option, but maybe this should only be in the case that the woman carrying the fetus is facing serious health risks. Even in this scenario, there should be a full assessment from her caring physician. There is the common implication that a woman has a right to do as she wishes as it her body. Also known as "bodily autonomy", there is a form of ownership or democracy. Although autonomy presents as an ethical necessity, the issues then turns into how far it goes (Cline, 2018).
Pregnancy occurs with a man who has participated; and is equally responsible for fetus growing inside a woman. Society as well as the law has wondered for some time if women should allow fathers to have a say in deciding whether the pregnancy should be carried out to full term. Although it is a woman's body undergoing the physical and emotional changes of carrying a life, the equally responsible man should still be able to say as he was a participant for the result of conception. If men have obligations for supporting their children after they are brought into the world, they should also have a say if they are born or not. Preferably, a father should be conferred with. It is well understood that many relationships are not ideal, but unless rape resulted in the conception, the father's views matter as well. If there instances when a woman does not feel ready or equipped to be a good mother, adoption is still an option for families (Cline, 2018).
Issues of interprofessionalism when it comes to this topic involve how many women face obstacles in obtaining abortion care. At this time in the United States, there are about 87% of counties that do not have abortion providers. The lack of providers is hastened by factors including inaccessible training for women's health professionals along with limitations of the state. Even worse, in some parts of the country near certain facilities there a great deal anti-abortion harassment (APHA, 2011).
We all have witnessed political and religious There are both political and religious factors linked to ethical debates regarding abortion. Possibly, the worst mistake is people mistakenly confusing the two by making religion an overall reason for not making such a decision or political vice-versa. With religion and politics aside, they should be no basis for these kinds of laws. In conclusion, abortion has always been a difficult topic to discuss especially when determining if it is right or wrong. It seems to safe to say that not a single person can approach the topic lightly or make a decision about having one lightly. Abortion also highlights a considerable amount of critical ethical questions such as content of rights and personal relationships and decision-making. With that being said, abortion should be perceived as an ethical issue with the seriousness of identifying numerous elements and discussing with the least bias (Cline, 2018).
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Lopez, R. (2012) Perspectives on Abortion: Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, and What Lies in Between, European Journal of Social Sciences.
Cline, A. (2018). Is It Moral or Immoral to Have an Abortion? Thought Co: Humanities. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/ethics-of-abortion-248020.
APHA (2011) Provision of Abortion Care by Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants. American Public Health Association. Retrieved from https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2014/07/28/16/00/provision-of-abortion-care-by-advanced-practice-nurses-and-physician-assistants
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