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All Mod Cons
This article is about the album by The Jam. For the television episode, see All Mod Cons (Minder).
All Mod Cons is the third studio album by British band The Jam, released in 1978 by Polydor Records. The title, a British idiom one might find in housing advertisements, is short for "all modern conveniences" and is a pun on the band's association with the mod revival. The album reached No. 6 in the UK Albums Chart.[2]
Studio album by
4 July 1978 to 17 August 1978
RAK (Upper London) and Eden Studios
mod revival[1]
Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Chris Parry
The Jam chronology
This Is the Modern World
(1977) All Mod Cons
(1978) Setting Sons
Singles from All Mod Cons
"David Watts"
Released: 18 August 1978
"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight"
Released: 13 October 1978
The album was reissued in the US in 1979, with the song "The Butterfly Collector" replacing "Billy Hunt".
Background and musicEdit
"I'd found my feet. After This Is The Modern World, I thought, 'Am I going to let this slide or fight against it?' My back was against the wall. It was a matter of self-pride."
Paul Weller, reflecting on his mindset between After This Is The Modern World and All Mod Cons in a 1998 interview with Uncut magazine. May 1998.[3]
Following the release of their second album, This Is the Modern World, the Jam undertook a 1978 tour of the US supporting American rock band Blue Öyster Cult. The Jam were not well received on the tour and This Is the Modern World failed to reach the Billboard 200 chart. Under pressure from their record company, Polydor, to deliver a hit record, songwriter Paul Weller was suffering from writer's block when the band returned to the UK.[4] Weller admitted to a lack of interest during the writing/recording process, and had to completely re-record a new set of songs for the album after producer Chris Parry rejected the first batch as being sub-standard.[5] All Mod Cons was more commercially successful than This Is the Modern World.
British Invasion pop influences run through the album, most obviously in the cover of The Kinks' "David Watts". The single "Down in the Tube Station at Midnight", which Weller had originally discarded because he was unhappy with the song's arrangement,[6] was rescued from the studio bin by producer Vic Coppersmith and became one of the band's most successful chart hits up to that point, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] The song is a first-person narrative of a young man who walks into a tube station on the way home to his wife, and is beaten by far right thugs. The lyrics of the song "To Be Someone (Didn't We Have a Nice Time)" criticised fickle people who attach themselves to people who enjoy success and leave them once that is over.
"Class issues were very important to me at that time ..." said Weller. "Woking has a bit of a stockbroker belt on its outskirts. So I had those images – people catching the train to Waterloo to go to the city. 'Mr Clean' was my view of that."[7]
All Mod Cons was reissued on CD in 2006, featuring a second disc of b-sides, outtakes and unreleased demos and a DVD containing a 40-minute documentary directed by Don Letts.[8]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide 8/10[15]
The Village Voice B[16]
In his review for NME, Charles Shaar Murray said that the album was "not only several light years ahead of anything they've done before but also the album that's going to catapult the Jam right into the front rank of international rock and roll; one of the handful of truly essential rock albums of the last few years."[17] Dave Schulps of Trouser Press stated that "All Mod Cons firmly establishes Paul Weller (and the Jam) as a major talent (and band) for the '80s."[18]
NME ranked All Mod Cons as the second best album of 1978 in its end of year review.[19]
In 2000, Q magazine placed All Mod Cons at number 50 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. The album is also listed as one of the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[5] In 2013, NME ranked it at number 219 in its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.[20][21]
Track listingEdit
All songs written by Paul Weller except as noted.
Side oneEdit
"All Mod Cons" – 1:20
"To Be Someone (Didn't We Have a Nice Time)" – 2:32
"Mr. Clean"* – 3:29
"David Watts" (Ray Davies) – 2:56
"English Rose"** – 2:51
"In the Crowd" – 5:40
Side twoEdit
"Billy Hunt" – 3:01 (UK and 1st US pressings)/"The Butterfly Collector" – 3:11 (US reissues)
"It's Too Bad" – 2:39
"Fly" – 3:22
"The Place I Love" – 2:54
"'A' Bomb in Wardour Street" – 2:37
"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" – 4:43
**Neither the title nor lyrics of "English Rose" were printed on the original vinyl release of All Mod Cons due to Weller's feeling that the song's lyrics didn't mean much without the music behind them.
2006 CD reissue bonus tracksEdit
The UK version of the album was re-released on 5 June 2006 with a disc of bonus tracks, all of which were previously available with the exception of the demo versions of "Mr. Clean" and "Fly".
"News of the World" (single)
"Aunties and Uncles" (Impulsive Youths) (b-side)
"Innocent Man" (b-side)
"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" (single version)
"So Sad About Us" (b-side)
"The Night" (b-side)
"So Sad About Us" (demo)
"Worlds Apart" (demo)
"It's Too Bad" (demo)
"To Be Someone" (demo)
"David Watts" (demo)
"Billy Hunt" (alternate version)
"Mr Clean" (demo)
"Fly" (demo)
DVDEdit
"The Making of All Mod Cons" – DVD Documentary
PersonnelEdit
Paul Weller – guitar, piano, harmonica, vocals
Bruce Foxton – bass, vocals
Rick Buckler – drums, percussion
Chris Parry – associate producer
Gregg Jackman, Roger Bechirian, Vic Coppersmith-Heaven – soundboard engineer
Peter Schierwade, Phil Thornalley – assistant engineer
Bill Smith, The Jam – design
Peter "Kodick" Gravelle – photography
^ Peter Buckley, ed. (December 1999). The Rough Guide to Rock (3rd ed.). Rough Guides. p. 529. ISBN 9781858284576.
^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 277. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
^ "Last Man Standing". wellerworld.co.uk. 1 May 1998. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
^ a b Alexander, Phil (12 August 2013). "The Jam: All Mod Cons Revisited". Mojo. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
^ a b Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (23 March 2010). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-7893-2074-2.
^ Buskin, Richard (March 2007). "CLASSIC TRACKS: The Jam 'The Eton Rifles'". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
^ The Guardian, 16 March 2009
^ Bychawski, Adam (24 March 2006). "The Jam's 'All Mod Cons' to be expanded". NME. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
^ Woodstra, Chris. "All Mod Cons – The Jam". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
^ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-85712-595-8.
^ "The Jam: All Mod Cons". Mojo: 114. All Mod Cons encapsulated life in dull mid-'70s suburbia with sharp, faintly surreal character songs ...
^ "The Jam: All Mod Cons". Q: 125. [The album] marks the point of Weller's artistic blooming ... Weller had broken free of the pack and secured The Jam's future.
^ Sheffield, Rob (2004). "The Jam". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 416–17. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
^ Duerden, Nick (July 2008). "Discography: Paul Weller". Spin. 24 (7): 88. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
^ Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig, eds. (1995). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
^ Christgau, Robert (30 April 1979). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
^ Murray, Charles Shaar (28 October 1978). "The Jam: All Mod Cons". NME: 43. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
^ Schulps, Dave (February 1979). "The Jam: All Mod Cons". Trouser Press.
^ "NME Albums and Tracks of the Year". NME. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
^ "Rocklist.net NME: The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time : October 2013". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. 9 May 1992. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
^ "The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time: 300-201". NME. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
All Mod Cons at Discogs (list of releases)
Album online on Radio3Net a radio channel of Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company
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For a fourth year in a row, WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University has exclusive rights to broadcast all New York Islanders games through the 2013-14 National Hockey League season.
Hofstra students will once again serve as color commentators, sideline reporters and update anchors on all 82 games as well as playoffs throughout the season, under the guidance of Hofstra Professional-in-Residence Ed Ingles and Operations Manager John Mullen. Islanders radio veteran Chris King will continue in the play-by-play position. Typically about 20 students are involved in each broadcast, including doing vital behind-the-scenes work in production and engineering.
In addition, WRCN 103.9 FM will carry WRHU's feed further east into Suffolk County.
WRHU, a component of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, is the only college radio station in the country to serve as the flagship station of a professional sports franchise, noted Mullen. The station's partnership with the Islanders extended into the post-season earlier this year when the Islanders made the playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season. Hofstra student broadcasters were praised for their on-air performance during those games.
The Islanders play their first game of the season against the New Jersey Devils tonight at 7 pm. before returning to Nassau Coliseum for the home opener tomorrow against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hofstra student Rob Joyce, pictured above interviewing player Ryan Pulock during June's NHL draft, will be the color analyst at tonight's game for WRHU FM.
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Unarmed civilians were once again casulties in a gruesome chemical weapons attack in Syria over the weekend. The Syrian government and its ally Russia have denied responsibility for the attack.
However, this is not the first time the Syrian government used chemical weapons on its citizens. A year ago, another chemical attack in the northern Syrian town of Khan Shaykhun killed dozens of people. Yet, despite the condemnation and many calls for the perpetrators to be tried for Human Rights Violations, the International community continues to turn a blind eye by failing to uphold the prohibition against chemical weapons attacks.
The Syrian Government MUST be held accountable for the massacre of innocent children, mothers and fathers. Failure of the international community to act on this abhorrent form of warfare allows other despots and regimes to continue unabated.


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More of what has caught my attention recently:
The first Kindle was so ugly because Jeff Bezos so loved his BlackBerry ([1])
"Sometimes it takes Bad Steve to bring products to market. Real artists ship." ([1])
"The Mac sleep indicator is timed to glow at the average breathing rate of an adult: 12 breaths per minute." Beautiful example of attention to design. ([1])
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A new automated attack on CAPTCHAs that can break them in an average of three tries. Even so, paying people to break CAPTCHAs is so cheap that that is probably what the bad guys will continue to do. ([1] [2])
Online backup and storage is now basically free. I expect this to be part of the operating systems soon (nearly is in Windows and Ubuntu) and all profits in online backup to drop to zero. ([1])
Prices for Netflix acquiring their streaming content appear to be going way up. Netflix just paid $1B over eight years for some CW network shows, and Starz rejected $300M/year -- a x10 increase -- for their movies. ([1] [2])
Someone spun up a truly massive cluster on Amazon EC2, "30,472 cores, 26.7TB of RAM and 2PB (petabytes) of disk space." ([1])
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Structure fire results in 'fully involved' detached garage early Tuesday morning
Search continues for suspect in fatal Austin La Quinta shooting
Police said the shooting happened at about 4 a.m. Wednesday morning in the 5800 block of North I-35 West Frontage Road.
Author: Rebecca Flores, Andrew Wilson
Published: 5:39 AM CDT April 10, 2019
Updated: 12:25 PM CDT April 15, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas — The man that was killed in a shooting at a La Quinta Inn parking lot on Interstate Highway 35 was allegedly shot after he and his brother approached a vehicle in the parking lot while wielding an AR-15 and shotgun.
The man killed was identified Thursday as Bruce Martinez, 38.
Police said the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. Wednesday morning in the 5800 block of North I-35 West Frontage Road.
According to the affidavit, Martinez and his brother, William Martinez, 40, approached a vehicle in the parking lot of the La Quinta Inn wearing ski masks and carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle and shotgun.
A man who was critically injured in the incident told police he was sitting in a vehicle with another man and tried to exit the vehicle when Bruce and William approached, but when he tried to escape he was shot in the back multiple times.
The man who was sitting in the vehicle with the victim allegedly pulled out a pistol and began firing at Bruce, striking him several times, until Bruce fell to the ground.
The man who was in the car with the victim ran away from the car and heard William firing shots at the victim.
According to police, William returned to his Tahoe after his brother was killed and drove away.
The man who was in the car with the victim returned to his vehicle after retrieving the AR-15 Bruce was carrying, and also drove away from the scene.
Officials reported the men that were shot were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. Bruce was pronounced dead at 4:20 a.m.
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Home / Amcor recognized in CDP's list as a global leader for its effectiveness in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and water use
Amcor recognized in CDP's list as a global leader for its effectiveness in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and water use
HAWTHORN, Australia , Nov. 24, 2017 (Press Release) -CDP, a not-for-profit organisation that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, states and regions to manage environmental impacts, on Tuesday 21 November awarded Amcor 'best performance across programs'.
"The CDP award acknowledges Amcor's effectiveness in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and water use, and protecting the environment across our 200 sites worldwide," said David Clark, Vice President, Sustainability.
Every Amcor location participates in the company's global environmental management system, through which Amcor sites set and work to achieve ambitious goals for environmental protection, waste management and community impact.
"In the last cycle, we exceeded our initial EnviroAction goals for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and waste sent to disposal, " said Clark. "Now we have reset targets for further significant decreases in emissions, waste and water use."
CDP scores companies based on reported action to address greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, and reduce impact on forests and water.
Investors and purchasers, including many of Amcor's largest customers, use CDP data and insights to inform decisions about suppliers and partners.
Amcor received an A- for climate change, B for water, and B for forests (timber). The winners of these awards were selected from the companies based or listed in Australia and New Zealand who responded to one or more CDP questionnaires.
Amcor's 2017 CDP grades
Climate Change: A
Between 2006 and 2016, Amcor reduced GHG emissions intensity by 31.2 percent. Only 18 percent of companies achieved at least an A-grade and only 15 percent in Amcor's industry segment.
Water: B
CDP recognised Amcor's commitment to measuring and reducing water use, demonstrated by the water management plans in place at every site, worldwide. Additionally, CDP praised Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific for reducing water use intensity by 39 percent between 2011 and 2016.
Forest: B
Amcor requires suppliers, including paper and board suppliers, to manage operations in an environmentally responsible manner, in compliance with related laws and regulations. In FY16, seven key paper suppliers (73 percent of paper suppliers by spend) and four key board suppliers (81 percent of board suppliers by spend) were risk assessed using EcoVadis, a platform that allows Amcor to evaluate its supply chain with a portion of the assessments focused on sustainability risks and opportunities.
CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, has built a comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data. Its network of investors and purchasers, representing over $100 trillion in assets, along with policy makers around the globe, use CDP data and insights to make better-informed decisions.
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Province-wide shutdown curtails most activities
January 7, 2021, 1:10 p.m. ·2 min read
The province-wide shutdown has severely curtailed many activities and fully closed other facilities in both the Town and across the province.The shutdown is in effect until Janu-ary 23, with no guarantee that it could not be extended past that date.Restrictions include the number of people allowed at indoor events and so-cial gatherings. Indoor events, for the most part, are not permitted except with members of the same household.People living alone may combine with one other household.For weddings and funerals, and some religious ceremonies, you can have up Province-wide shutdown curtails most activitiesto ten people indoors.Most retail businesses will not be allowed to have people in their store. However, curbside pickup and delivery can continue.If you do need to visit a retail store for pickup, you should make an appoint-ment and place an order before arriving.Discount and big box retailers selling groceries will be limited to 25 per cent capacity for in store shopping.Grocery stores and pharmacies can continue to operate at 50 per cent ca-pacity for in-store shopping.Restaurants, bars, and other food and drink establishments are prohibited from having an indoor dining area. They can continue to operate with take-out, drive-through, and delivery services.When it comes to Town-operated facilities, there is almost a total shut-down in effect.All Town of New Tecumseth recre-ation centres are closed and all book-ings of fitness classes and facility rent-als have been cancelled.The Museum on the Boyne is closed and all outdoor playground facilities are off limits.You can still enjoy open spaces, parks, trails, and walking paths. How-ever, there are strict protocols in place and you must follow them to use the fa-cilities.Town libraries will remain open – but only for contactless curbside delivery and pick-up.The outdoor rink at the Tottenham Community and Fitness centre will be open for leisure skating only.No game play is allowed.The ice pad will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a maximum of ten people allowed on the ice at any time. Masks or face coverings will be required at all times and ice time is lim-ited to 55 minutes per person.The Town will possibly open man-made outdoor ice rinks at Doner Park in Alliston and at the Beeton Fairgrounds if weather permits.Everyone is encouraged to continue with physical distancing and mask pro-tocols during the current time to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pan-demic.
Brian Lockhart, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Tecumseth Times
Sudbury officials keep an eye on COVID-19 variant
Public health officials have expressed concern about a new strain of COVID-19 after cases of the UK variant were identified in Ontario. New modeling projections suggest this new variant, called B117, could drop the virus's doubling time significantly, meaning that daily case counts could double every 10 days by March. There's evidence that this new strain is about 56 per cent more transmissible, according to co-chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, Dr. Adalsteinn Brown, which could lead to higher case counts, increased ICU occupancy, and higher mortality rates should community transmission occur. The first known cases of the UK variant in Ontario were in a man and a woman who initially withheld information about being in close contact with a recent traveller from the UK. The couple is now facing charges. At least four new COVID-19 variants have been identified around the world. These include the UK variant B117 and a variant that originated in South Africa. "One also emerged recently in Nigeria, and Japan is reporting as of Sunday that they detected a new variant among travelers returning from Brazil," said Justeen Mansourian, Public Health Nurse on the Communicable Disease Team at Public Health Sudbury & Districts. Mansourian told The Sudbury Star that not much is known about the new variants at this time, but the Public Health Agency of Canada is closely monitoring the situation. "What we know so far is that there is evidence that these variants increase the transmissibility of COVID-19. An individual who catches a new strain is more infectious and contagious, but the severity of the actual disease or the course of the illness is not more severe," she said. "Early data is not showing that the new strain has any impact on any type of antibody response, and when I say that I am talking about the vaccine. You need a lot of mutations within a virus, within the genetic sequencing, for it to actually affect the vaccine itself. We're not there yet." What people need to appreciate about any virus, she added, is that variants or mutations are quite normal. As an example, she cited the influenza virus. "The flu virus mutates often, and sometimes it mutates within the same season. There are also several thousands of variants of the influenza virus. There are so many mutations that it actually changes the behaviour of the virus," she said. "That's why sometimes you hear that a vaccine was not effective during a particular year." With only a handful of mutations identified so far, it is unlikely that the COVID-19 vaccine will become less effective. The real concern at this point is that increased transmissibility will drive COVID-19 rates up, putting pressure on an already strained health-care system and potentially increasing mortality rates. Growth in COVID-19 cases in the province is over seven per cent on the worst days. If this trend continues, Ontario could eventually see more than 40,000 cases per day. Cases have soared in Public Health Sudbury & District's service area in the new year, and outbreaks have been declared at Amberwood Suites, Extendicare and the Elizabeth Centre, as well as Ecole St. Denis. The provincial government has imposed a stay-at-home order to try to get things under control. The governing body monitoring the COVID-19 variant situation is the Public Health Agency of Canada. Samples are sent to the National Microbiology Laboratory, located in Winnipeg, for genetic sequencing. "There are sentinel sites across all labs in Canada, and samples are sent pretty much at random. There's a very, very large surveillance program in Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia right now," said Mansourian. "The majority of any sequencing that's established comes out of those three provinces, but we do know that the first two variants were identified in Ontario." According to Ontario public health officials, 500 to 600 samples are being tested each week. Experts are working on compiling data from across the country to identify variants "as soon as possible and understand what the implications are." "In the grand scheme of things, what we really need to know from a public health perspective is that nothing changes," said Mansourian. "We just need to be more hyper-vigilant about following all public health protocols and provincial regulations to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus." The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government. sud.editorial@sunmedia.ca Twitter: @SudburyStar Colleen Romaniuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Sudbury Star
BANGKOK — Thai officials on Wednesday filed criminal charges against a popular former politician, accusing him of defaming the monarchy by broadcasting criticism of government efforts to secure supplies of coronavirus vaccines. The action against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit came just a day after Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha told reporters that that his government will prosecute anyone who shares false information about coronavirus vaccines. Thanathorn, former leader of the dissolved Future Forward Party, accused the government of acting too slowly in procuring the vaccines. He also pointed out that the government's main contract for vaccine supply was made with a Thai company owned by the royal palace. The government and the company deny any wrongdoing. "What Thanathorn said is not true at all. The monarchy has nothing to do with the vaccines and they are not in the position to respond to him in the public," said Thosaphol Pengsom, a vice minister attached to the prime minister's office. Vice Minister of Digital Economy and Society Newin Chochaiyathip said at a news conference that anyone who shares Thanathorn's broadcast or distorted information about vaccines and monarchy judged to be distorted would be prosecuted. Thanathorn's office said he had no immediate comment. The government has increasingly used the law against defaming the monarchy to crack down on critics. The law, widely know as Article 112, makes insulting King Maha Vajiralongkorn or his family punishable by three to 15 years' imprisonment. Thanathorn has long been a thorn in the side of Prayuth's government. His party, critical of the army, a pillar of the country's establishment, made a strong third-place showing in the 2019 general election, but he was forced out of Parliament when a court ruled that he had broken an election law. His party was later dissolved on a similar technicality. He has faced a number of legal cases which supporters charge are politically motivated. Also Wednesday, six activists from Thailand's pro-democracy movement reported to police to acknowledge Article 112 charges against them. Their appearance at a central Bangkok police station was the latest skirmish between Thailand's royalist establishment and the youth-led protest movement that caught fire last year with a series of well-attended rallies around the country calling for major political reforms, including of the country's influential monarchy. The six protesters were charged by police with insulting or expressing malice toward the king in connection with a December protest at a Bangkok shopping mall. The charge sheet offers no details. According to a member of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, who asked for anonymity because she was not authorized to release information, police explained that the charges were related to wearing short cropped T-shirts at their protest to make fun of the king and his queen. Two minors were not accused of wearing inappropriate attire but of having signs or making hand gestures supporting the protest. Photographs of the king casually wearing cropped T-shirts have circulated widely on social media and have been published overseas, but not in Thai mass media, which does not publish undignified photos of the royal family. The monarchy is revered by many Thais and until recently was almost universally treated as an untouchable institution. But the protest movement charges that monarchy is unaccountable and wields too much power is what is supposed to a democratic constitutional monarchy. From November to January this year, about 50 people have been charged with lese majeste — though none has yet gone to trial. Most if not all cases were based on statements made at public rallies or posted on the internet. Critics says the law can easily be abused because anyone — not just royals or authorities — can lodge a complaint. After Vajralongkorn took the throne in 2016, he informed the government that he did not wish to see the law used. But the escalating criticism of the king late last year prompted Prayuth to declare that the protesters had gone too far and could now expect to be prosecuted for their actions. ——- Associated Press video journalist Tassanee Vejpongsa contributed to this report. Grant Peck And Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul, The Associated Press


Most cybercriminals want to exploit vulnerable networks and make a profit as quickly and easily as possible - and that includes compromising non-profit groups, even trying to conduct organized extortion. Hackers recently hijacked the crisis line of The Bridge for Youth, a Minnesota non-profit aimed at helping homeless adolescents in the state.
It seems The Bridge was hit with phone spam that was able to hijack phone lines and Internet access - and criminals will hold the lines for ransom, in exchange for monetary payment. Instead of paying the criminals, under police guidance, they refused - and then redirected the line to an answering machine - and worked with other non-profits to set up a new phone line.
"We had to shut down our crisis number of 35 years last Tuesday," said Dan Pfarr, The Bridge for Youth Executive Director, in a statement to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "The guys who took over our crisis line wanted money. We told them we work with distressed families and kids at the low point of their lives. That we deal with lives. We can't have abused kids or parents... calling in and getting a busy signal."
Hackers threw in the towel after 24 hours and the original phone line was again under the operation of non-profit group executives.


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import germ.app.Application;
import germ.i18n.Messages;
import germ.model.GERMModel;
import germ.model.workspace.Project;

import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
import java.io.File;

import javax.swing.JOptionPane;

/**
 * Klasa predstavlja akciju brisanja projekta.
 */
@SuppressWarnings("serial")
public class DeleteProjectAction extends AbstractGERMAction {

	/**
	 * Slektovani projekat
	 */
	private Project project = null;

	public DeleteProjectAction(){
		putValue(NAME, Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.0")); //$NON-NLS-1$
		putValue(SHORT_DESCRIPTION, Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.1")); //$NON-NLS-1$
	}

	/**
	 * Brisanje projekta iz radnog direktorijuma ide u sledecim koracima:
	 * 1. Vrsi se brisanje svih pripadajucih dijagrama
	 * 2. Brise se sam projekat iz liste projekata u aplikaciji
	 * 3. Brise se projekat iz fajl-sistema
	 * 4. Osvezava se prikaz JTree  komponente.
	 */
	public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {

		if(project != null){

			//Prvo brisemo sve dijagrame: sa Taba, iz Projekta, iz FS
			for(int i = project.getDiagramCount() - 1; i != -1 ; i--){

				GERMModel diagram = project.getDiagram(i);
				int tabIndex = Application.getInstance().getMainWindow().getTab(diagram.getView());
				if(tabIndex != -1){
					Application.getInstance().getMainWindow().getTabs().removeTabAt(tabIndex);
				}
				project.deleteDiagramIndex(i);
				File diagramDir = diagram.getDiagramDir();
				if(diagramDir != null){
					if(!diagramDir.delete()){
						JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(
								Application.getInstance().getView(),
								Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.2") + diagram.getName() + Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.3"), //$NON-NLS-1$ //$NON-NLS-2$
								Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.4"), //$NON-NLS-1$
								JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE);
					}
				}
			}

			//Brisemo projekat iz Aplikacije
			Application.getInstance().removeProject(project);

			//Brisemo projekat iz FS
			if(!project.getProjectDir().delete()){
					JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(
						Application.getInstance().getView(),
						Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.5"), //$NON-NLS-1$
						Messages.getString("DeleteProjectAction.6"), //$NON-NLS-1$
						JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE);
			}

			//Update-ujemo JTree
			Application.getInstance().getWorkspace().updateUI();
		}
	}

	public void setProject(Project project){
		this.project = project;
	}

}

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The new "Bone Wars": Greg Paul, science, and the art of paleontology.
*Let me start by saying that I have been sitting on and rewriting this post for nearly a week now. As the conversation has been taking place in e-mails and on the web, my opinions on the subject have been all over the place. But I finally feel that I have something to add the conversation, so here it goes.*
The only time I ever met interacted with Greg Paul was at SVP in Pittsburgh in October 2011. I had picked up a copy of his new book, the somewhat controversial The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs, and was thumbing through it, when a voice from behind said, "I hear it's terrible." As I turned around I said, "I don't know, I've always been a fan of his work." I nearly fell over when I realized it was Mr. Paul whom I was speaking with. My girlfriend, who was with me at the time, can attest to this fact. I was speechless for a few seconds, but in the end, I was glad to see that he was capable of having a laugh at himself, and I admired his dry wit as much as I admired his work.
For those of you who don't know Mr. Paul, he is a dinosaur illustrator and researcher who has been influential in establishing the "new look" of dinosaurs over the last several decades. He has published a number of books, scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and illustration guides. He has also hand drawn an extensive collection of skeletal restorations, muscle studies, and life reconstructions that are unparalleled in their accuracy. As is indicated above, I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the work he has done over the years. But my opinion about him started to shift around
a week ago, when he sent to an e-mail to the Dinosaur Mailing List regarding the use of his dinosaur restorations.
In the message, Paul starts by talking about a very real problem: blatant plagiarism of his work, people making money off of this plagiarism, and the fact that people selling ripped-off art undermines his ability to sell his own. The action of the offenders, as many have commented, is completely unacceptable. But things got a little stranger from there, as Paul started multiple other threads on the subject, asked people to stop posing their skeletal restorations in the same manner as his, and asked artists not use his work at all as reference material for anything they are working on. Other paleontologists and paleoartists quickly got involved in the conversation. The blogosphere then started to talk about it, with posts on the exchanges showing up on ART Evolved: Life's Time Capsule (twice), The Paleo King (twice), Love in the Time of Chasmosaurus (twice) , drip, and The Bite Stuff. It's even reached Scientific American at this point.
I tried to hold off on writing about the whole thing, as the conversation is taking place in multiple locations already. But there is something about what Paul has said that directly impacts me, and so I think I'll add one more voice, as small as it may be. And I do mean that. I am not a professional paleontologist, or a professional artist. I do not derive any income at all from my writing here, or the art I create. In fact, I'm almost hesitant to call myself a writer or an artist at all, despite the fact that I do write, and I do create art. I do both because I want to. But that doesn't mean that in the future, I wouldn't like to be monetarily compensated for my work, should I become proficient at either skill.
And this is where Greg Paul comes in. He has, unquestionably, inspired generations of paleoartists with his work. He also created an industry standard for skeletal restorations. Whether you know it or not, you've probably seen a piece by Greg Paul. He has published many of them in books, articles, and papers. He spends a great deal of time and energy on his work. His skeletals in particular are top notch, as Paul and others in the field fully acknowledge. I don't want to take that away from him (or any other professional paleoartist) in any way, shape, or form. And no one else should be able to get away with copying his work and calling it their own. But the "rules" he is imposing raise some serious questions for someone like myself who wants to draw a picture of a dinosaur, just for the sake of drawing it and expanding their knowledge and artistic ability.
I'll give you an example. Back during the month of October, ART Evolved hosted their "Pink Dinosaur" event. I drew a dinosaur every day for a month. Some of them were simple and cartoonish. Others were a bit more detailed. And again, even though I'm not trained as a paleoartist, I like to try and create images that are (as) accurate (as I am capable of making them). I used a reference image, be it a photo of mine, a skeletal from a paper, or an image from Wikimedia Commons, for most of the pieces I did. And I made note of the specimen, figure, or paper that I got my reference from. With my Balaur bondoc, I referenced and used a skeletal restoration from the PNAS article. For my Anchiornis huxleyi, I didn't use a skeletal reference, but I did use information from the Science article that described the color and patterns present in this animals feathers. In both situations, I used a peer-reviewed, scientific article to assist in my life reconstruction. I just used different data from each. Before last week, I wouldn't have thought anything about it. The articles were produced to communicate and share scientific knowledge. I used that knowledge to make amateur reconstructions. That's ok, right?
According to Greg Paul, no. Well, let me clarify. Had the papers or images been his, it wouldn't have been ok to use them. I think. His basic points in his initial e-mail are that he wants anyone working on a reconstruction to not use any of his work as a reference, and do all of the research for themselves. That is, go to a museum collection, photograph specimens, dig through papers, scale skeletal elements, and create a unique skeletal restoration (not to be posed in the same style as his either), upon which they should then wrap the muscle and skin to create a unique piece of art. I'm not opposed to that, at all. And if I had access to collections and papers, I would be totally for it. In fact, I'd love it. That being said, am I doing something inherently wrong by using skeletals that come from journal articles if they are the only sources I have access to? Especially if what I am doing is not for commercial gain, and I don't stand to compete with anyone in the paleoart market?
If "of course not" is your answer to that question, let me take it a step further. Would it be unthinkable for me to reference skeletal restorations that Greg Paul has published in articles in peer-reviewed journals or volumes as references? Not copy them or call them my own, but use them as a basis, with permission from and/or credit to their creator, for my work? What about books, like Predatory Dinosaurs of the World or Dinosaurs of the Air? Paul has made a point to say that his skeletal restorations, muscle studies, and life reconstructions featured in the The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs are copyrighted. And out of respect for his very clear wishes, I guess I won't ever be using any of them as a basis for my own reconstructions. That's too bad, because I've purchased many of Paul's books specifically to gain access to his restorations, which I consider of the highest caliber. I have paid money, a portion of which I imagine he receives, in order to gain this access. Just like I pay for SVP membership to access the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. He has created what he calls a "uniquely extensive library of detailed skeletal restorations that are exceptionally proportionally accurate in most cases". Scientifically accurate skeletal restorations, pure and simple. And they most certainly are. Should that not, then, mean that they are part of a body of scientific knowledge, which should be accessible to those interested in the field. Should his research not be used, referenced, and built upon?
I really don't know anymore. I have a copy of Ken Carpenter's Carnivorous Dinosaurs on my shelf. And I used an article in it, by Greg Paul, as a reference for a reconstruction and a post I did on Therizinosaurus about a year ago when Art Evolved put up their "Therizinosaur Gallery". I didn't use his skeletal as a base for my reconstruction (as you can clearly tell from my piece), but I used information in his article - helpful information - to decide the posture and look for my therizinosaur. I used information from other articles as well. Was what I did wrong? Should he want to, can Mr. Paul seek legal action because I've made it publicly known that I've referenced (again, not copied or even used his restorations) his work? Where does one draw the line?
Looking back on my Therizinosaurus, the end result is not perfect, and having learned from that experience, I know what I would do differently the next time around. Using a skeletal restoration would be an integral part of making my reconstruction all the more accurate. Paul himself has said that he is worried that there will be no "professional body of paleoillustration that paleontolgists could call upon", and believes that "the quality of the art available to the public" is degrading. You would think, given such sentiments, that he'd be willing to let his work, which he knows is scientifically accurate, be used by those looking to produce paleoart, even at the level of someone like myself. It really is a shame, because I think he has made amazing scientific contributions to the field of dinosaur paleontology. Paul's work is some of, if not the, best out there. And to cut off paleoartists of the future and hobbyists like myself off from his work, means the quality of what we produce (again, admitting that my work is not of the highest quality in general) will only be diminished.
Luckily, there are places out there to find skeletal drawings and reconstruction tips, like Scott Hartman's Skeletal Drawing.com, his new blog, and ART Evolved, among others. And I completely want Paul, and all other professional paleoartists to be able to make a living with what they do. I cannot stress enough how important their work is to the scientific community, and the general public as well. But I also want up and coming professionals to be able to get a foot in the door. They deserve the opportunity. For example, all of the "Crew" over at ART Evolved (who seemed to go unmentioned when people on the list started talking about organizing a paleoart presence online, when they clearly already have) deserve a shot at "going pro" if they want it. That's why I'm truly disheartened by one statement in particular that Paul has made. And it is less than encouraging to read things like the following, coming from such a highly respected member of the field:
"If you are thinking that gee wiz doing your own technical research and restorations sure sounds like a pain in the butt, or may be beyond your knowledge base, and you don't want to risk doing inaccurate restorations or do not think paying me a fee is workable, then there is another alternative. Perhaps it is better if you do something else. I know, it's lots of fun illustrating dinosaurs. But if you cannot produce high quality, original paleorestorations is it really a good idea to be in the business?"
I'm sorry. But I cannot agree with that. He's not talking about people stealing his work, or underbidding him at this point. He's straight up telling people that if their work isn't as good as his, they should stop trying. And that's not right. I don't care who you are. It's downright mean, and honestly, he's been a little nasty and dismissive to some other individuals who have commented on how realistic his vision is. I really don't want to speak negatively of someone that I've regarded so highly for so long. But it has become increasingly difficult to take some of his more valid points seriously, let alone have a productive conservation on some of the real issues facing art, science, and the intersection between them today.
Paul knows it, you know it, I know it. Drawing dinosaurs is fun, and if you want to do it, do it, no matter what your skill level. I may never have the status of Greg Paul, or sell any of my art, but that isn't going to stop me from doing illustrations of dinosaurs and other critters. And I'm not looking to break into "the business" today, but if someone does want to sign me onto a project in the future, I think it would be an honor, and I would reserve the right to set any price I want for my services, should I charge. If Paul expects others to take him seriously in all of this, and respect his wishes in regards to his work, he should respect the wishes of others in regards to theirs as well, and stop treating anyone that doesn't meet his standard like their opinions on the issue don't matter. Again, my voice might be small, but that doesn't mean it should not be heard.
In closing, I think it's important to reiterate that even if I'm taking issue with his personal opinions now, I have the utmost respect for Greg Paul, and his work. I would certainly never copy it, and call it my own. Nor would I do that with the work of any other artist. To do so is simply wrong. And I want professional paleoartists to be able to make a living. But I also want part-time and aspiring paleoartists to be able to get work as well. And everyone reserves the right to do work for pay, pro bono, or under some type of creative commons license. If you want to use a pose for a skeletal restoration that has become an industry standard, I don' think you should be afraid to. You can't copyright a pose that is within the biological limits of an animals movement anymore than you can copyright an animal itself. But you can (and I will) respect Mr. Paul's wishes, and not use his skeletals for any of my future reconstructions.
I'm sure that this discussion is far from over, so please, feel free to comment here, or at any of the links that I've overpopulated this post with. If nothing else, I hope that Mr. Paul's e-mails have shed some light on a subject that doesn't get a lot of attention, and that some real solutions to the real issues that face all paleoartists (not just Paul's list of demands) are addressed. Here's to a brighter future for the science and art of paleontology.
Zach Armstrong March 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM
"I used that knowledge to make amateur reconstructions. That's ok, right?...The articles were produced to communicate and share scientific knowledge. I used that knowledge to make amateur reconstructions. That's ok, right?"
Depends on how you interpret United States copyright law...see my thoughts on this here: http://palaeozoologist.deviantart.com/journal/39159812/
Basically, it has to due with whether something can be considered a "derivative work" or not under the copyright law--and the law here is ambiguous and is usually determined by the judicial system on a case-by-case basis. So basically, the only way to find out for sure is if you get sued and then wait to see how the judge rules...
David Tana March 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM
"The articles were produced to communicate and share scientific knowledge. I used that knowledge to make amateur reconstructions. That's ok, right?"
In this instance, I'm talking specifically about information published in scientific journals that I acknowledged/referenced when I submitted my work. Take my Anchiornis for example. I obtained this information:
"Quantitative comparisons with melanosome shape and density in extant feathers indicate that the body was gray and dark and the face had rufous speckles. The crown was rufous, and the long limb feathers were white with distal black spangles."
from this article:
Li, Q., Gao, K.-Q., Vinther, J., Shawkey, M.D., Clarke, J.A., D'Alba, L., Meng, Q., Briggs, D.E.G. and Prum, R.O. "Plumage color patterns of an extinct dinosaur." Science, 327(5971): 1369 - 1372. doi:10.1126/science.1186290
So if I give my dinosaur a rufous crown and limb feathers with distal black spangles, is it considered a derivative work? Can M. A. DiGiorgio take me to court because he was the first individual to illustrate Anchiornis that way? Can Julia Clarke sue me because she was an author on the paper in which the findings were written?
What if I want to do a Giraffatitan piece? Can I use information from Paul's 1988 technical paper from Hunteria, or will I be in big trouble? Can I use his skeletal restoration? I know he doesn't want me to, and I can respect his personal wishes, but it was information published in a technical paper. It's not coming from a book that he has copyrighted images in. With all due respect to Paul's amazing work, if he published it as scientific data in 1988, it seems silly to ask to be financially compensated for using it today.
Jay March 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM
"Paul has made a point to say that his skeletal restorations, muscle studies, and life reconstructions featured in the The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs are copyrighted"
What? A study of muscles is copyrighted? So if another does a scientific myological study on the same species, and actually verifies paul's results...then they are ridiculously in breach of Paul's copyright? What nonsense.
Where does the testable science [non-commercialized, and not copyrightable] in these supposedly rigorous studies get separated from the copyrightable art in these works and in Paul's claims???
Peter Bond March 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Spectacular post David! I really couldn't agree with you more and you have said it better than I ever could. Mind if I cross post this on ART Evolved?
David Tana March 19, 2011 at 1:31 AM
Peter, I was going to say feel free - I submitted it via e-mail yesterday - but you already beat me to it. Thanks a bunch!
Jay, in regards to your last question, several people have asked Paul directly where he draws the line, and what he considers art and what he considers science. As far as I know, he has managed to avoid answering that question directly as of this moment, but he did say this in a e-mail to the list earlier:
"What is true is that I consider myself the best at the combination of art quality PLUS scienctific accuracy in dinosaurs and certain other extinct beasts."
It would seem as if it is all or nothing.
Scott Hartman March 19, 2011 at 3:29 AM
This is a well thought out post (if also a very personal one). The unfairly shortened response is "Greg may have over-reached". The longer and more nuanced response...will require a larger format (stay tuned!).
Dicing with Dragons March 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Well said. I've yet to chime in, because I'm still reading the messages (not being on the DML is a slight disadvantage here).
Scott H., thank you. With all of the back and forth, the only way I thought it possible to weigh in and have it be of value was to come at it from a personal perspective. I'm glad to hear you think came across well (I was a little worried it would seem selfish, despite how much I hope I speak for the "little guy"), and look forward to hearing what else you have to say on the matter, being one of the individuals Paul's statements directly affects.
Scott E., I'm not sure I even got through all of the messages at the time of posting! Being away from the computer for a week has also exacerbated the situation a little, so hopefully we'll both catch up soon.
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Four branches of emotional intelligence include perceiving emotion, reasoning with emotion, understanding emotions and managing emotions.


It's true what they say when we were younger, we dream of the perfect partner, the dream wedding and above all a beautiful happily ever after. It was all around us and there was no way of avoiding it. They were in cards, presents, magnets, story books, cartoons, movies, songs, greetings and so many more. Being an old romantic, I grew up with all sorts of love stories from Disney cartoons to fairy tales and oddly enough comic books. You see, as a little girl my dad would bring me to his beloved comic book store and we would spent the afternoon there as he browsed through his sets of comics while I was introduced to all sorts of superheroes (aside from my prince charming and white knights) and I guess, just like any other girl, we also wanted our future better half to be all of that plus a hero in plain clothing saving us whenever we were in dire need. (I mean, who else but superman can bring home supper nearing midnight just because we were hungry and hormonal?).
But as we grew up, these dreams of our happily ever after doesn't fade away but in time it evolves. Especially as we continue our walk in Christ and seek our value, love and worth in only Him, we also learn to place out trust in Him and it didn't matter if our man wasn't superman or prince charming, we just wanted someone who we can kiss, hold onto when things gets rocky, steadies us, be there for us, listen to us with open arms and ears and comfort us in times of need. We just wanted someone who would give their life and word to be there with us till deaths do us part, flaws and all.
In today's social media, we "ship" celebrity couples and we even tagged them as #couplegoals which creates a perception of an ultimate faultless relationship that we should strive for and build our expectations around. But that isn't what a meaningful, deep and committed relationship is about isn't it? A loving relationship isn't about looking or being perfect all the time. It isn't about constantly living a life that is worthy of a highlight reel on social media. It isn't about looking for the perfect partner either.
Love is about not being perfect with one another. It is about CHOOSING to love them regardless of their flaws each day.
Love is about making mistakes and then learning and growing from it together.
Love is saying 'I Do' and willing a vow to love them, treasure them and accept all that comes of them as they grow and accepting every quirk and imperfection and still learning to love them to adapt to them.
Love is about compromising, understanding that while they are both constantly being molded before God's eye and will, they choose to stay in love regardless of the hardships that comes in a relationship and a marriage.
These couples are the ones I attempt to be. These couples who are so real in their actions of love towards one another are the ones I "ship" and love to learn from.
I see all of that when I met Joshua and Katrina. I had the blessing of getting to know them beyond a vendor-client relationship and a friendship grew. Their warm presence of how they show their love not only to each other but for the people they love encourages me to not only better myself, my walk with God but they remind me of how love should be and can be when we put each others needs before ours and do it wholeheartedly.
Being a guest at their wedding, there was not a single dry eye in the house. You could sense the happiness they had for their big day and just how much effort and love that went into planning for it with their loved ones as they cheered them on and prayed for their road ahead. Forget about historical love stories that I used to pine for in books, Joshua and Katrina's relationship and love for each other are my new favorite story to continue to "read" on and watch them grow together.
And here's their Highlight from their wedding day! Enjoy!


An awful lot takes place 'behind the scenes' of food production, and there are some intensive farming practices that could be seriously harming the make-up of your gut bacteria – and your health in general.
And of course our managing digestive function. We also rely on our microbes to breakdown non-digestible dietary fibers, proteins into essential vitamins and chemicals for our body to function and biotransformation of xenobiotics (basically, the destruction and removal of chemical substances that shouldn't be inside us, such as pesticides) (5).
How Does Industrial Farming Affect Our Gut & Our Health?
There are a number of industrial agriculture practices that affect the make-up of our gut bacteria – and our health in general.
If you want to track your own country's usage, you can use this tool from the FAO:http://www.fao.org/.
Two systematic reviews published in 2007 revealed links with exposure to commonly-used pesticides and several forms of cancer, neurological issues, genetic issues, reproductive problems (including foetal death), and skin diseases (13,14); and in a study in 2011 certain pesticides were linked with diseases such as diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome (15).
Many consumer rights groups and organizations, however, such as the Union of Concerned Scientists and the European Citizens' Initiative, are expressing their concern that there is enough evidence to show that certain pesticides, such as glyphosate, do cause us harm.
In 2014, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) produced a report which showed that 45% of food products in the EU contained traces of one or more of 774 pesticides, with 1.6% containing residues exceeding legal limits. Bananas, aubergines, broccoli, virgin olive oil, orange juice, peas, peppers, raisins, wheat, butter and eggs were all found to have a higher chance of containing multiple residues (55).
The best way of reducing the risk of pesticide exposure is to eat organic food – although this is not affordable for many. While organic food can still contain traces of pesticides, the concentrations are much lower than non-organic foods (54). A 2015 study showed that people who 'often or always' ate organic produce had significantly fewer pesticides in their urine (57).
Fruit and vegetables containing skins – such as bananas, oranges and avocados – will require less cleaning. However, fruits such as grapes, apples, guavas, plums, mangoes, peaches, and pears, and vegetables such as tomatoes, aubergine and okra, may contain more pesticide residue due to their crevices in the skin.
While regulations on the use of antibiotics have improved, Antibiotics can still be given for the purpose of treating a sick animal, or treating a batch of animals when at least one is ill (metaphylaxis), or even for complete preventative treatment against a disease (prophylaxis). These uses are frequently blurry: One study from the US showed that 16% of all lactating dairy cows were receiving antibiotic therapy for mastitis (inflammation of the breast tissue) each year. However, the same study showed that nearly all dairy cows were receiving infusions of prophylactic antibiotic doses after each lactation to prevent and control future mastitis (24).
Current evidence suggests the number of antibiotics in the animal products we eat is probably very low (26). This is largely due to strict legislation in many places around the world that ensures animal products (including dairy and eggs) go through obligatory drug withdrawal periods to ensure they are 'antibiotic-free' before being allowed to be used as food.
It is estimated that 75% of antibiotics given to livestock are excreted in waste (meaning that more than 45,000 tonnes of antibiotics entered the environment via animal waste in 2010 alone). Antibiotics have varying biodegradability, with some still being present in the soil for up to 5 months. Antibiotics can accumulate in plant tissue, with a study in 2013 showing that certain antibiotics had accumulated in corn, lettuce, potato, carrots, onion and cabbage crops (55).
This study also hypothesized that the consumption of antibiotic residues could be fuelling the obesity epidemic by altering our microbiome, leading to gut dysbiosis.
Dr. Arjun Srinivasan of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (27).
The level of antibiotics passed from animal products to the consumer is likely to be negligible. However, antibiotics spread through the environment via animal waste can accumulate in plant tissue, and certain crops have been shown to contain low levels of antibiotic residues. Research suggests that this could be linked to obesity, but the results are not conclusive at this stage.
The prescription of antibiotics to livestock is the main contributor to antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be passed onto the consumer, subsequently becoming a part of the consumer's gut ecology.
Certain practices of industrial agriculture are contributing to a reduced number of crop species and strains being used for food production. This is resulting in reduced dietary variety and subsequently decreased microbiome diversity – something that is linked to obesity, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.
Intensive industrial farming of livestock has brought with it feedlots, where animals are confined indoors for the majority of the year, raised in pens and are given food designed to speed growth and minimize costs.
Diets are designed to maximize gain and reduce costs – so shift away from a natural diet of high-cellulose foods (such as grass) towards grain-based diets which can result in serious gastrointestinal problems (sometimes fatal) for some livestock such as cows, goats and sheep (35). In addition, research findings show that the type of animal feed affects the quality of the meat. For example, cows that are fed grass are more likely to produce meat with lower saturated fat levels, which subsequently may reduce the risk of heart disease (35, 56).
Research shows that acute gastroenteritis from these bacteria can lead to long-term health complications, such as an increased risk of ulcerative colitis, reactive arthritis and aortic aneurysm (ballooning of the aorta) (52).
Bacterial gastroenteritis can result in long-term health complications such as ulcerative colitis, reactive arthritis and aortic aneurysms.
Sustainable Agriculture, put simply, is the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using production techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare (42). Sustainable agriculture is by no means a new concept, and has been in place for millennia.
Sustainable Table has a very useful article for readers who are interested in eating more sustainably, which includes some of the often-challenging first steps to take: (http://www.sustainabletable.org/568/do-you-have-to-eat-100-local-sustainable-and-organic).
Union of Concerned Scientists. Industrial Agriculture: The outdated, unsustainable system that dominates US food production.
De, A., Bose, R., Kumar, A., & Mozumdar, S. (2014). Worldwide pesticide use. In Targeted Delivery of Pesticides Using Biodegradable Polymeric Nanoparticles(pp. 5-6). Springer India.
Shehata, A. A., Schrödl, W., Aldin, A. A., Hafez, H. M. & Krüger, M. The effect of glyphosate on potential pathogens and beneficial members of poultry microbiota in vitro. Curr. Microbiol. 66, 350–358 (2013).
Bassil, K. L., Vakil, C., Sanborn, M., Cole, D. C., Kaur, J. S., & Kerr, K. J. (2007). Cancer health effects of pesticides: a systematic review. Canadian Family Physician, 53(10), 1704-1711.
Sanborn, M., Kerr, K. J., Sanin, L. H., Cole, D. C., Bassil, K. L., & Vakil, C. (2007). Non-cancer health effects of pesticides: systematic review and implications for family doctors. Canadian Family Physician, 53(10), 1712-1720.
Casals-Casas, C. & Desvergne, B. Endocrine disruptors: from endocrine to metabolic disruption. Ann. Rev. Physiol. 73, 135–162 (2011).
Snedeker, S. M., & Hay, A. G. (2012). Do interactions between gut ecology and environmental chemicals contribute to obesity and diabetes? Environmental health perspectives, 120(3), 332.
Claus, S. P., Guillou, H., & Ellero-Simatos, S. (2016). The gut microbiota: a major player in the toxicity of environmental pollutants? Npj biofilms and microbiomes, 2, 16003.
Union of Concerned Scientists: Hidden Costs of Industrial Agriculture.
GMWatch: Comment on a critique of Samsel and Seneff glyphosate review.
Riley, L. W., Raphael, E., & Faerstein, E. (2013). Obesity in the United States–dysbiosisfrom exposure to low-dose antibiotics?. Frontiers in public health, 1, 69.


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Superfast Internet Speeds Set To Benefit Businesses In Tameside
Tameside's Digital Infrastructure Cooperative has formed an alliance with The Loop who is Manchester's largest independent fibre network. This will provide incredibly fast internet speeds, which will be three hundred times faster than standard broadband. It will be provided to businesses and public sector organisations in the borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester including Tameside hospital, health clinics and Tameside college buildings.
Working alongside the council, The Loop will be connecting 12km of out of Ashton via the Metrolink tram lines where a further is either completed or under construction.
Hundreds of local businesses will gain a huge benefit from this collaboration with The Loop as the 10 Gig internet services, combined with fibre from The Loop's network and local authority networks, will provide them with superfast internet at an affordable cost.
Ashley Griffiths, the Managing Director of The Loop said:
"We always have had fibre in Manchester, Salford and Trafford so it's great to extend our reach in Greater Manchester and serve the borough of Tameside. It's been fantastic to work with such a forward-thinking local authority who shares our vision. This is something that together we have been aspiring to achieve for years, so to reach this point is a major milestone for both Digital Tameside and ourselves. It also aligns perfectly with GMCA's DCMS LFFN Award (Local Full Fibre Networks) that the Combined Authority won earlier this year to support the role out of fibre to the premises across Greater Manchester. It serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through a more joined up approach to existing digital assets.
"The fibre will not only enable Tameside businesses and major public sector buildings to access next generation internet services, but it will open up connections to our wider network including a significant number of data centres and major media hubs such as MediaCityUK and the new St John's development. This will allow local firms to work more competitively and stay ahead of the game."
Cllr Bill Fairfoull, deputy leader of Tameside Council added:
"This is the type of technological change and investment that is making our businesses competitive in the 21st century economy. It demonstrates Tameside Council's commitment to creating an environment that will attract more and more hi-tech companies into the borough.
"Almost half of our businesses and properties will be close to a connection working through the new state of the art data centre being built as part of the phase II redevelopment of the Victorian former swimming baths in Ashton-under-Lyne.
"Tameside will soon have unrivalled fibre coverage, and internet connectivity speeds that are among the fastest in the country. Through our innovate Digital Cooperative our companies and residents can look forward to a win-win situation where they will have greater choice and lower prices."
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module Wolfram
  class Assumption
    include XmlContainer
    include Enumerable
    extend Util

    delegate :[], :each, :to => :values

    def self.collection(xml, options = {})
      Nokogiri::XML(xml.to_s).search('assumptions').search('assumption').map {|a_xml| new(a_xml, options)}
    end

    attr_reader :values
    def initialize(xml, options = {})
      @query = options[:query]
      @xml = Nokogiri::XML(xml.to_s).search('assumption').first
      @xml or raise MissingNodeError, "<assumption> node missing from xml: #{xml[0..20]}..."
      extend Util.module_get(Assumption, @xml['type'])
      @values = Value.collection(@xml, options)
    end

    def name
      xml['type']
    end

    def to_s
      name + ": " + values.map(&:desc).join(', ')
    end

    def inspect
      "#<#{to_s}>"
    end

    class Value
      include XmlContainer

      def self.collection(xml, options = {})
        Nokogiri::XML(xml.to_s).search('value').map {|v_xml| new(v_xml, options)}
      end

      def initialize(xml, options = {})
        @query = options[:query]
        @xml = Nokogiri::XML(xml.to_s).search('value').first
        @xml or raise MissingNodeError, "<value> node missing from xml: #{xml[0..20]}..."
      end

      def inspect
        "#<#{to_s}>"
      end

      def to_s
        desc
      end

      def requery
        Query.new(@query.input, @query.options.merge(:assumption => input))
      end

      def refetch
        requery.fetch
      end

      def to_query(key)
        Util.to_query(input, key)
      end
    end
  end
end


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imperial confirms the sale of a new amels 242
Imperial is proud to confirm the sale of a new Amels 242, part of the Limited Editions Range designed by the iconic Tim Heywood. The 74-metre superyacht will be delivered in the spring of 2024. Imperial is acting as Owners Representative and will supervise the construction period until the completion of the build. This project marks the thirteenth collaboration between Amels and Imperial.
The Amels 242 superyacht will include a wide array of custom features tailored by the Owner. This project is for a repeat Amels client, which shows Amels technical capabilities for a vessel of this size and fast delivery. The superyacht incorporates innovative modifications to the stern for a modern design as well as integrated hydraulic swim stairs. In addition, the exterior colour scheme will set this Amels 242 apart with the elegant empress blue hull, and snow-white superstructure complemented by an anthracite grey mast. The superyacht's custom interiors have been appointed to Winch Design for a contemporary feel.
"Amels 242 is our latest groundbreaking project to accompany our successful collaboration between Imperial and Amels. After being partners for over a decade, and thirteen projects later, this current construction epitomises the high standards which Amels are proud to represent under the construction supervision of Imperial. Further, by acting as the Owner's Representative and Project Manager for this new construction,
Imperial works diligently to ensure that this project is delivered seamlessly, and in accordance with Imperial's continued drive for ground-breaking projects and sustainable excellence in the yacht industry" states Julia Stewart, Imperial Director.
Damen Yachting Sales Director, Rob Luijendijk quotes "we are delighted to have sold this latest Amels 242. This design has captured the imagination of many clients and this one, in particular, is a great example of the Limited Editions concept. The client will receive delivery of their brand new 74-metre yacht in just 2 ½ years and has still been able to customise many aspects to create a yacht that suits their specific requirements. The entire team at Damen Yachting is looking forward to working with Imperial during the build of this unique project and delivering this Amels 242 to her Owner in 2024."
Sales / 11.01.2022
LILI - New Joint CA for sale
Monaco, January 11th – Imperial is delighted to announce its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of LILI (Amels, 55m). The superyacht is available at an asking price of EUR 43,300,000 ex. VAT. With an ext...
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Egypt's Long-Serving Minister Nabila Makram Replaced in Cabinet Reshuffle
Nabila Makram, Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs
Photo via Facebook
Egypt's Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram is set to be replaced in a surprise cabinet reshuffle.
In a statement on Facebook, shared by Cairo24, Makram confirmed the reshuffle, stating that it had been an honor to serve the Egyptian people for the past seven years.
Makram, one of the current government's longest-serving ministers, was appointed Egypt's Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs in September 2015. At the time, the Ministry of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs was brand new: two decades earlier was the last time a ministry of the sorts had existed.
"I did not have staff or a budget, nothing whatsoever," said Makram in an interview with Egyptian Streets in 2017.
"I had to build a ministry from scratch. In the meantime, I also had to prove to Egyptian expatriates that this Ministry would not be honorary like before."
Since 2015, Makram's Ministry has been at the forefront of change in relation to the relationship between Egyptians abroad and Egypt. Initiatives launched by the Ministry included Etkallem Arabi (Speak Arabic), seven editions of the 'EgyptCan' conference, the Ministry of Emigration Dialogue Center for Egyptian Students Abroad, the first-ever international insurance policy for Egyptians living abroad, an initiative to solve family disputes for Egyptians living abroad, an initiative to support Egyptians living abroad to invest in Egypt and more.
Makram also organised various trips for second and third generation Egyptians to visit Egypt – many of whom had never visited the country before. Makram also bolstered support for Egyptians in need abroad, including those who have been victims of crime or who have been displaced as a result of conflict.
Working with various partners, Makram also raised awareness about the dangers of illegal immigration. To support Egyptians looking to migrate abroad, the Ministry of Emigration worked with the likes of the International Organization for Migration to ensure such Egyptians are better prepared. For example, working with Germany's GIZ, the Ministry of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs provides various training courses and employment opportunities through the Egyptian-German Center for Jobs, Migration, and Reintegration.
Despite leading a number of key initiatives aimed at connecting Egyptians living abroad with their homeland, Makram was expected to be replaced after her son was charged with murder earlier this year.
Makram's 26-year-old son Ramy Fahim was arrested in April 2022 as a suspect in a double homicide in Anaheim, California. Following news of his arrest, Makram stressed that her ability to carry out her responsibilities as a Minister has not been compromised. News reports following her son's arrest reported that he suffered from mental health issues, including schizophrenia.
In the months following news of the arrest, Makram, in collaboration with Shezlong, an online psychotherapy platform, launched Etkalem Matkhafsh (Speak up, don't worry): an initiative that aims to offer mental health support to Egyptian youth living abroad.
The new Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs has not been announced as at the time of publication.
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The Pier Paolo Pasolini – Italian Language School has been organizing Italian language courses in Italy (Castiglioncello/Tuscany) since 1980. We offer Italian language courses by the sea in Tuscany, Italy's most beautiful region, famous for its landscape, architecture, food, culture and art.
The Pier Paolo Pasolini Language School is delighted to offer Italian courses in a brand-new location – the historic city of Gallipoli!
n addition to our year-round language courses in Castiglioncello, Tuscany, we will be organising 1-week Italian courses in the beautiful city of Gallipoli in June and September 2018 in cooperation with the elegant 4-star-hotel, Victoria Palace Hotel.
The courses will take place in the hotel conference facilities and the adjoining gardens.
Read more about the 4-star Victoria Palace Hotel and Gallipoli and Pier Paolo Pasolini Language School.


Bulimia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening condition defined by a regular pattern of compulsive binge eating followed by some type of unhealthy compensatory action. The purging type of bulimia involves self-induced vomiting after binges, or excessive use of laxatives, enemas and diuretics. The non-purging type of bulimia involves compensating for binge eating using excessive fasting or exercise. There is some overlap between the two types.
Bulimia nervosa affects females more commonly than males with an average age of onset of 19 years. Those with a family history of eating disorders are at greater risk. Other risk factors include higher socioeconomic status, underlying mental illness, and over-achieving personality types. Athletes, dancers, models and those in the spotlight are also at greater risk. Exposure to media and peer pressure appear to contribute to the development of eating disorders.
Specialized bulimia treatment centers offering bulimia nervosa treatment can usually treat co-occurring conditions simultaneously. While the priority is to medically stabilize patients and treat complications, underlying and co-occurring conditions must be identified and treated for lasting recovery. During bulimia treatment, patients and their families can also gain valuable insights and learn how to mutually support one another.
The adolescent Eating Disorder Program at Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego treats girls aged 12 to 17 with bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. We treat co-occurring emotional, behavioral and substance use disorders concurrently. Treatment options for bulimia include inpatient bulimia treatment and outpatient levels of care.
Our Rancho San Diego facility for teen girls with eating disorders is accredited and certified by The Joint Commission. The 14-bed dormitory sleeps two girls per room and is equipped with plenty of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. Our developmentally sensitive bulimia treatment program restores positive body image, establishes healthy lifestyle habits, and teaches girls how to maintain physical and mental health. Parents, family and friends can support their loved ones during the treatment process through our family programs. The intensive family weekend program offers educational and therapeutic opportunities and plenty of time to visit.
Our treatment teams include physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians and other professionals who specialize in treating bulimia in adolescents. Girls are supervised 24/7 in a supportive, therapeutic environment. Psychotherapy is a cornerstone of treatment for bulimia nervosa and we employ individual, group and family approaches. Other modalities include coping skills, stress management, nutrition education, life skills workshops, process groups and relapse prevention. Because bulimia can affect cognition, we also provide cognitive remediation to our patients. Neurofeedback is available as an adjunct therapy.
Laughter is strongly encouraged at Sovereign Health. Fun, relaxation and self-expression truly are important parts of the healing process and are reflected in our experiential therapy programs. Experiential treatments for bulimia nervosa at Sovereign Health include equine therapy, expressive arts and off-site recreational activities.
Our healing community within the eating disorders treatment program encourages girls to develop positive perceptions about their body image and resolve negative thought patterns and behaviors. Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego helps young women with bulimia nervosa and their families achieve and maintain ongoing physical and mental health.
Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego realizes that children and teens are not just small adults. We provide developmentally appropriate behavioral health treatment for adolescents with eating disorders, mental disorders, substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Our specialized professionals work together to meet the goals and needs of our young patients and their families. To learn more about our bulimia rehab centers or any of our specialized services, please call our 24/7 helpline.


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Al Green's Greatest Hits è un album di Greatest Hits di Al Green pubblicato nel 1975.

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The Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887) is available to applicants who have lived and worked in specific areas of regional Australia. You must have lived in the area for two years and worked in the area for one year.
What are you allowed to do on the Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)?
Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted.
Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 495).
Skilled Designated Area Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 496).
Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475 or 487).
The normal health and good character requirements also apply.
The first point to note is that only licensed immigration agents or those exempt can give you advice that is backed up by the Migration Agents Authority.
As such, you should only deal with agents who appear on the MARA website. Intergate Emigration have a fully licensed agent - Katrin Maja O'Flynn. You can check her details on the official Migration Agents Authority website here.
Another word of caution: Beware of agents based outside of Australia with DIBP numbers. These numbers may look official but are only issued for administrative purposes. DIBP numbers are not a sign that an agent is qualified or licensed by MARA.
Take the first step towards Australian permanent residency by finding out if you meet all the requirements for a Skilled Regional visa.


This sophisticated Special Assay Marks Bangle is the perfect piece for those who love a minimal design with a touch of classical brilliance!
Featuring specialist Hallmarks its' Classical and chic. Perfect for everyday wear or any special occasion as it has the Hallmarks for this Year which identify it as being specifically poignant.
Beautifully crafted from Solid Mexican Silver by our own Silversmiths, this stylish Silver Bangle is something that will probably last as long as you do!


Lynn Gobert of Pelican State Credit Union will present an interactive workshop on understanding credit.
This FREE workshop is open to the public and walk-ins are welcome. It will be held at the Eden Park Branch Library.


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1.The Academic Advising Unit
The Academic Advising Unit is one of the administrative units of the college, and it is concerned with developing the necessary plan for academic guidance and counseling at the college level, following up the consolidation of the culture of academic advising, creating demand for it, and spreading it in the college community in line with the requirements of quality standards and academic accreditation. The unit is established by a decision of the dean of the college and concerned with planning, coordination and supervision of the implementation of the academic supervision process in the college, and the committee is responsible for the dean or the college vice-president for educational affairs, and the unit works in coordination with the Department of Guidance and Counseling at the Deanship of Student Affairs
2. Establishment of the Academic Advising Unit
It is formed at the beginning of each new academic year, and the Academic Advising Unit is called according to a decision from the College Board that includes the president and members of the committee, its tasks and powers, as follows:
Article 1: This committee is called the Academic Advising Unit, and it shall work on it from the date of its approval by the College Council.
Article 2: The members of the committee are appointed by the college council, and the number of the committee consists of two, three, or more faculty members as needed, and its term of work is an academic year.
Article 3: The committee meets for the academic semester one or more times upon the president's invitation or whenever necessary.
Article 4: Members of the Academic Advising Unit may seek the assistance of other members of the faculty to assist them in implementing the committee's mechanism, with the approval of the College Board.
Article 5: The unit develops a program that shows the mechanism of the unit and how to implement this in practice.
3. Vision of the Academic Advising Unit
A faculty with a distinguished role in qualitative and technical education to achieve the Kingdom's vision of building the person.
4. Mission of the Academic Advising Unit
The Academic Advising Unit is concerned with providing support and guidance to college students in an effort to benefit from their own capabilities, work to develop their skills, and encourage them to excel and innovate academically to graduate within the specified period of time after they have acquired scientific experiences and practical skills that provide them with successful opportunities for work, as well as study their psychological, health and material problems and contribute to solve it.
5. Importance of the Academic Advising Unit
The Academic Advising Unit seeks to develop advisory services in line with academic accreditation quality standards. The importance of the Academic Advising Unit stems from the following:
Opening a direct window between the academic supervisor and the academic status of his students, in order to follow up their academic conditions up-to-date through the academic schedule, study plans, bylaws and university regulations.
Holding workshops dealing with many topics of interest to students and aiming to educate them and provide them with information that contributes to preventing them from falling into difficulties and obstacles that hinder their educational and academic career.
Preparing brochures and publications for all faculty employees, students, professors, and admission and registration officials.
Providing academic and advisory information to students to increase their awareness of the mission of the Academic Advising Unit.
Providing academic supervisors with the necessary information that helps them to perform their role in the mentoring process.
6. Goals of the Academic Advising Unit
The general objective of the Academic Advising Unit is to contribute to enabling the college to achieve its mission and goals through planning and implementing extension programs to help students excel and succeed, overcome academic, psychological and social problems and difficulties, and carry out the necessary coordination with the relevant authorities inside and outside the college in light of the approved instructions. The detailed objectives of the Academic Advising Unit are as follows:
Preparing students to recognize and adapt to university life.
Providing students with correct information about the college, educational policies, study resources and programs.
Enhancing students 'academic achievement, raising their capabilities and overcoming obstacles that encounter them during their educational achievement.
Reducing the chances of academic faltering (preventive advice).
Providing advice and assistance to students with academic problems.
Taking care of students with low academic achievement, taking care of them and following them up until they rise to their academic level.
Care and help students socially, financially, healthily and psychologically, if necessary.
Paying attention to talented and talented students and providing what would enhance their capabilities and support their creativity.
The importance and objectives of the Academic Advising Unit show and confirm that academic advising has already become a fundamental pillar of the educational process in university education and that achieving academic guidance for its objectives in providing distinguished service to students greatly contributes to enabling the university to achieve its mission and goals in light of quality standards and academic accreditation in preparation for obtaining On institutional accreditation.
7. Tasks of the Academic Advising Unit
Taking into consideration the decisions of the College Board or the Dean of the College, the Academic Advising Unit, directly or through its mentors, undertakes the following task -
Develop a plan to supervise the college, and follow up on its implementation.
Spread awareness among students about what the unit is, its importance, and how to benefit from its services, through meetings, bulletins, and the college's website.
Raising awareness of the importance of academic counseling, and the importance of communicating with the academic advisor by publishing brochures and leaflets and using the college's website.
Distributing the new students to the academic supervisors and publishing lists on the notice boards and the college website.
To submit periodically (the middle of each semester) a report that includes the unit's work, as well as a report on student levels to the college administration.
Study cases referred by the college administration, and prepare reports on them for submission to the competent authorities.
Considering students 'academic problems raised by senior advisors.
Organizational Structure of the Academic Advising Unit


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is the Host and presenter of the Showdown of Faith program that airs nationwide in the USA. He has been married for 26 years, and together with his wife Ima, they have a son and a daughter.
He is a Bishop in The Universal Church, a chaplain, counselor and TV presenter. He has taken the Showdown of Faith to many places offering a special meeting of faith and power in different states around the USA and countries such as, Canada, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti, Guyana, Brazil, Bahamas and Africa.
The Showdown of Faith gets its name from a great desire of showing people the true power of God. Sometimes people need an awakening in their life to experience the power of faith, because God is not in the past He is the God of today, who continues performing great miracles. On every show Bishop Bira is accompanied by people who have experienced this power of faith for themselves and who's life has been transformed completely.