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Dr. Jyoti Parikh, Executive director at Integrated Research Action for Development (IRADe)
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By Annapoorna Ravichander
Dr. Jyoti Parikh is a founding member and a member of the governing council at Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe) a think tank based in New Delhi, India. Their key objectives include conducting research and analysing information on effective policies among stakeholders and policy makers. Apart from this, they build capacities among professionals for multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder policy analysis. Dr. Annapoorna Ravichander, editor at large for South Asia at On Think Tanks, conducted this interview.
Annapoorna Ravichander: What makes Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe), a credible organisation?
Dr. Jyoti Parikh: In my opinion the following reasons makes IRADe credible:
Strong focus on multidisciplinary research and analysis
Evidence based scientific research and sound policy advice/measures
Working simultaneously at local, national, regional and global levels and trying to converge in thinking and approach, thereby shaping policy making at all levels
Consensus building approach by involving all stakeholders and groups of interest
Strong linkages with policy making communities
Extensive assignments with government, ministries and other governmental departments
Cross-sectoral analysis and generating holistic insights/understanding
Mix of research and action related work
AR: How did you establish your credibility?
JP: Establishing credibility is a continuous process. We build our credibility by:
Being competent and becoming an expert in our field in the areas of modelling and driving regional energy co-operation, gender aspects, etc
Having the ability to analyse an issue/situation and develop several potential solutions/options and tailor-made recommendations
Doing rigorous work, and by publishing in journals and other publications
Being people-centric and consistent in the approach.
Continuing focus on multidisciplinary research and analysis
Thinking globally and acting locally
AR: What is your organisation's contribution to public policy in India?
JP: IRADe has been working in the area of public policy research and advocacy and has been very successful in advancing various key reforms, development and governance agenda related to India's:
Economic development and transformation, energy pricing reform and energy governance;
Climate change strategies and mitigation and adoption measures, including low carbon strategies for inclusive growth
Long-term energy transition in India and technology analysis
Gender and poverty alleviation, food security and livelihoods
Disaster management (disaster resilience action plan, natural disaster risk reduction strategies)
Program evaluation of flagship schemes of Government of India (to give critical feedback to policymaking)
Reforms in Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Reforms and modernisation in Indian agriculture, climate adaptive action plans
South Asia regional energy co-operation.
AR: What kind of projects do you accept? Do you have a policy for what you do?
JP: We accept projects where we have the independence of saying what we found. We have been working with 11 ministries- these ministries throw us a policy problem and we solve it most of the time. It is sponsored by them but sometimes we do things on our own. When we recognise a problem we write articles on it and get it published in newspapers. We prefer those that require some amount of analysis and in-depth understanding of the subject. Occasionally we comment on current issues. Our exposure is in newspapers, journals, reports, e-reports which we circulate, so our views are known in the public.
AR: How would you define a think tank?
JP: A think tank has to search for policy issues which are baffling sometimes. For example – how to address climate change, how fast we need to shift to electric vehicles, how to address urban development issues, disaster resilience, what to do about linking up with South Asia and so on. These require certain methods, which should be independent and not partial or give partisan information and analysis. Think tanks should be willing to weigh in when new information comes in. So, basically, a think tank, the way it is defined in India, addresses policy issues. It is slightly different from NGOs which are working in the field. Think tanks may need to do some work in the field as well (also known as action think tanks), and they do field work to verify that the key policy advice we give is valid on the ground or not. Policy advice should be delivered after considering multi-stakeholder perspectives.The entire value chain should be addressed: if it is an electric vehicle, you start with the vehicle manufacturers, the charging infrastructures, the consumers and the government if it has to give subsidiary. Think tanks provide comprehensive analysis.
AR: What are the main concerns you have as an executive director?
JP: The executive director is concerned with all aspects of running an organisation, which relates to hiring appropriate man power, keeping them busy and giving them skills or time so they are capable of addressing new issues. We also have to raise funds for our activities. We have to ensure that when we receive funds, the deliverables are given correctly and on time, ensuring the communication of our deliverables not just to satisfy one sponsor, but that we actually try to communicate our findings to a wider audience. That is how we differ from consulting companies, which answer to the sponsor and whose work may also be confidential. In our case, we try to make a public debate out of it and correct ourselves if we find that some perspectives are missing from our analysis.
Annapoorna Ravichander: Executive director of the Public Affairs Foundation (PAF) in Bengaluru, India, and On Think Tanks editor at large for South Asia.
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Q: Find standard deviation of a column in Pandas where each element is a numpy array I am trying to find the standard deviation of a column in a Pandas dataframe where each element is a numpy array. I want the final output to be a single numpy array where each value is the standard deviation of the corresponding values in the numpy arrays that make up the column, ie
row1 = [x1,x2,x3]
row2 = [y1,y2,y3]
row3 = [z1,z2,z3]

std(column) = [std of x1,y1,z1, std of x2,y2,z2, std of x3,y3,z3],

When I do the same operation with mean, it works perfectly:
df['DATA'].mean()

gives exactly the output I want, similar to what I describe above. However,
df['DATA'].std()

gives this error: TypeError: setting an array element with a sequence.
Why doesn't std work the same way as mean? How can I make it work?

A: I think this is what you are trying to do so hopefully this helps.
stuff = [[1,2,3],[3,3,3],[4,3,5]]
import pandas as pd
stuff = pd.DataFrame(stuff)
stuff = stuff.rename(columns={0:'A',1:'B',2:'C'})
stuff.std()

A: A relatively new feature in pandas can help here: explode
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np

s = pd.Series([np.array([1, 2, 3]),np.array([510, 3, 3])])
s.explode().reset_index().groupby('index').std()[0].values

# array([  1.        , 292.71658648])

It's available since version 0.25. docs

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PHILLIPINES BANS EATING MEAT OF DEAD HORSE?
MANILA, Philippines - Butchering dead horses and eating their meat has been banned in the southern Philippines due to the reported deaths of people who contracted Nipah virus in two villages in the southern Philippines in April.
The incident was investigated by representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in May, but was not reported to the public, sources told Gulf News on Friday.
"The ban was not formalised although it is strictly enforced. It is part of an ongoing surveillance in Tinalon and Midtungok villages, in the municipality of Senater Ninoy Aquino, a province in Sultan Kudarat.
The order came from village-level representatives of the health and agriculture departments in the two villages after 13 people had died when they [butchered] 10 previously dead horses and ate their meat in April, a chain that also affected cats and dogs," said a source who requested for anonymity.
Manila's health department did not formally announce the suspected outbreak of Nipah Virus-related cases when it occurred in Sultan Kudarat, the source added.
Nipah Virus was blamed for the death of horses, residents, cats, and dogs in Tinalon and Midtungkok villages.
The horses were initially contaminated by fruit bats that belong to the family Pteropodidae, endemic in one of the two affected villages and a known natural reservoir of Nipah Virus. Residents, cats, and dogs died because they ate contaminated horse meat, according to a paper published this year by Emerging Infectious Diseases.
MALAYSIAN PM DENIES PRESSURED BY UMNO TO MAINTAIN SEDITION ACT
Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied that he had been pressured by his party to renege on his 2012 promise to repeal the Sedition Act 1948.
The prime minister told a press conference after the Umno general assembly today that he had decided to retain the act after taking into account "rising tensions" in the country.
"No. What we want is for protection. My intention was to guarantee peace in this country, so that there would be no problems between the races in our country," Najib said when asked if he had been pressured into maintaining the act.
"When mulling over this, many incidents were going on that were making people pressured, when religion, the rulers and the position of Malays were being questioned.
"It created a situation where tension was rising in the country. So we had to do something to prevent something bad from happening."
Earlier in his speech, Najib said amendments to the Sedition Act would be tabled at the next Dewan Rakyat sitting.
He said that the controversial law was needed to move the country forward and necessary to curb inter-ethnic tension that was stalling progress.
"If we keep bickering among ourselves, there won't be time to do anything else," he said.
Two days ago, Najib said the law would be retained with additional provisions that would make it a crime to insult Islam and other faiths.
Another provision would prohibit talk on Sabah and Sarawak leaving Malaysia.
However, Najib maintained that he had not retreated from his moderate position, noting that the law was to cater to all Malaysians rather than his core support base, the Malays.
"I've always maintained that this law is good for Muslims and non-Muslims, Malays and non-Malays. Because it will protect all. It's protection for all.
"We don't want any religious or ethnic conflict to happen in this country. We will do our utmost to prevent it from happening."
He also insisted that reforms had taken place under his administration, and pointed to the repeal of the Internal Security Act as an example. The law provided for detention without trial.
"There are other countries still having ISA. So we have done away with ISA.
In other words, we have gone a long way in terms of making this country have more space within the context of a democratic society.
"But there cannot be absolute freedom. It has to be freedom on the basis that you protect certain fundamental rights," said Najib.
MALAYSIAN NAVY FOILS ATTEMPT TO STEAL RELICS FROM SUNKEN BRITISH WARSHIP
TANJUNG GELANG, Malaysia - A suspected attempt to steal relics from sunken British warships was foiled by the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) following the arrest of 17 Vietnamese seamen on Thursday.
A TLDM spokesman said in a statement on Friday that the arrest was made by KD Perkasa, about 60 nautical miles away from Tanjung Gelang at about 6.45am.
KD Perkasa, under the leadership of Lt Kdr Mohd Faizzal Mohd Ali, had stopped a diving boat carrying 17 Vietnamese seamen while on their way home upon completion of the Malindo Jaya exercise.
The crew, with exception of the captain, were found with no valid identification documents on them.
Some of the crew members were in the midst of diving into the seabed when the arrest was made.
They were believed to have been carrying out illegal diving activities in the area.
According to sources, two British war ships, namely HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales, had sunk in the area on Dec 10, 1941 during the Second World War.
KD Perkasa brought the vessel, crews and seized devices to the Tanjung Gelang Navy Base at around 5.30pm to be handed to the Eastern region Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for further action.
PACQUINO TO SELL MANILA MANSION AFTER NEIGHBORS COMPLAIN
MANILA, Philippines - World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said Thursday he would sell his mansion in one of the metro's swankiest areas after his neighbors complained of his visitors wearing shabby clothing.
Pacquiao told AFP that as a "man of the masses," he is not finicky with his visitors, even if they are wearing "just shorts and slippers."
The boxer's rags-to-riches story, from being a fish vendor in his hometown to winning world titles in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, has made him wildly popular in the Philippines.
He used his boxing fame to get elected to Congress in 2010 and like many wealthy Filipino politicians, he frequently has to meet with constituents asking for hand-outs and favors.
Pacquiao said he would buy a new house where he could accommodate more visitors, who are mostly seeking financial assistance.
"If there's somebody who is willing to buy, I'm going to sell it," Pacquiao said of the Manila property, which he acquired for P400 million in 2011.
He added that he wants to make a profit from the sale as he had made renovations.
The 35-year-old said he apologized to his neighbors, though some understood why he was accommodating poor visitors.
"I may be as rich as some of them here, but my lifestyle remains the same and so is my heart. I am just a simple man. I will never change that," he said.
The three-storey mansion -- in a neighborhood that is home to Manila's old rich -- has five bedrooms, several reception and dining halls, and an office.
Pacquiao also owns a fleet of luxury cars, and his hometown mansion in General Santos City has a pool shaped like a boxing glove.
He beat American Chris Algieri in Macau last Sunday, in a match that proved to fans that he still has what it takes to face arch-rival Floyd Mayweather.
MALAYSIANS HAVE THEMSELVES TO BLAME FOR RETENTION OF SEDITION ACT
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have only themselves to blame for the retention of the Sedition Act 1948 as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had "noble will" to abolish it, but was made to think twice due to "idiotic" behaviour, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan(photo).
"It was not easy for the Prime Minister to rescind his earlier promise to abolish the #SeditionAct. We made him do it. He was ready.
But we Malaysians were not," said the Kota Belud MP via his official @mpkotabelud Twitter account on Thursday evening.
Abdul Rahman, who is also Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Minister, added that Najib had "noble will" to repeal the Act, but Malaysians betrayed Najib's trust and could not reciprocate his goodwill.
He also said that instead of giving Najib confidence that things would be all right after the Act was repealed, Malaysians gave him "nightmares" instead.
"No Prime Minister worth his salt would repeal the Sedition Act after seeing how we could be capable of spewing hatred and venom at each other!
"So the Prime Minister acted rightly. He monitored. He listened. He evaluated. He didn't like what he saw. Don't blame him. Blame ourselves.
"Even before it was officially abolished, lots of us were behaving like idiots," said Abdul Rahman in a series of tweets.
He added that the stability of Malaysia rests squarely on Najib's shoulders.
"So Mr PM, do what you think is right. We support you," he said.
He went on to say that with or without the Sedition Act, no one was prevented from criticising Government policies.
"That right still exists. Even now it exists with so much latitude," he said in a series of further tweets.
Abdul Rahman had also tweeted that it was more than a political issue to call for the independence of Sabah and Sarawak.
"It is seditious to talk about removing Sabah from Malaysia, it is not a political issue. It is a national security issue and must be dealt with firmly.
"I thank Najib for making the right decision to make it an offence under the Sedition Act to make secession (calls) seditious.
The Government is responsible for the safety and security of the nation. Not the Opposition" said Abdul Rahman.
US CELEBRITIES CALLED FOR BLACK FRIDAY BOYCOTT?
LOS ANGELES: US celebrities called for a boycott to take place Friday — one of the busiest US shopping days — to protest a grand jury's decision not to prosecute a police officer who fatally shot a black teen.
A number of well-known figures, among them hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, have signed onto the action, under the Twitter hashtags #NotOneDime and #BlackoutBlackFriday.
"We have the power to change our nation.
Stand up with @UnitedBlackout on #BlackoutBlackFriday," tweeted one of the supporters, actress Kat Graham, who stars in TV series "The Vampire Diaries."
Also backing the campaign were TV star Jesse Williams and celebrated journalist Soledad O'Brien, among others.
"No Just, No Profit. Corporate/public power only speaks $. So let's talk to 'em," Williams tweeted, along with a link to a video compilation of police brutality.
Black Friday is a day of deep commercial discounts and frenzied shopping which takes place each year after the Thursday Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.
The planned campaign calls for a one-day moratorium on spending to protest what it calls "staggering" human rights violations in the United States, including police brutality.
The boycott was prompted by widespread outrage after a grand jury on Monday failed to indict a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri who shot and killed black 18-year-old Michael Brown in August. Protests erupted across the US after the decision.
America's 43 million black citizens will hold about $1.1 trillion in purchasing power by 2015, a Nielsen study said.
MALAYSIA THE FATTEST COUNTRY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA?
Malaysians have a passionate love affair with their lip-smacking cuisine – rich curries, succulent fried chicken, buttery breads and creamy drinks – but it is increasingly an unhealthy relationship.
Malaysia is Southeast Asia's fattest country, where a nationwide foodie culture is feeding mounting concern over what its health minister calls "an obesity epidemic."
"We are the most obese nation in Southeast Asia, and Malaysians are becoming more obese," Health Minister Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam told AFP, warning of a "crisis in unhealthy behaviour."
Nearly 45% of Malaysian men and almost half of women are overweight or obese, according to a 2013 study by UK medical journal Lancet, compared to global rates of around 30%.
A recent report by consultants McKinsey Global Institution found obesity now costs the global economy US$2 trillion (RM6.7 trillion) in healthcare and lost productivity, or 2.8% of global GDP, just US$100 billion (RM334 billion) less than both smoking and armed conflict.
The study warned almost half of the world's adult population will be overweight or obese by 2030 and called for a "coordinated response" from governments, retailers and food and drink manufacturers.
In Malaysia, childhood obesity rates also are climbing, from less than 10% a decade ago to nearly 14% in 2008, according to the most recent figures, saddling health systems with a new generation of diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related illnesses
Already, some 2.6 million adults have diabetes, a figure authorities expect to spike to 4.5 million in 2020. Malaysia has a population of around 29 million.
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MALAYSIA SOUGHT A NEW ANTI-TERROR LAW TO COMBAT ISLAMIC STATE THREAT?
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A new law will be tabled at the next Parliament session, while existing laws will be strengthened to combat the threat of terrorism in the country.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak(photo), who tabled a White Paper entitled "Ke Arah Menangani Ancaman Kumpulan Islamic State (IS)" (Tackling the IS Threat), said that Malaysia was committed to working with the international community to fight extremist ideologies.
"Aside from that, this White Paper also proposes to strengthen existing laws such as the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act, Prevention of Crime Act and the Penal code to curb the threat of terrorism and militancy," he said in a hard hitting speech at the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.
Najib said the Government, however, realised that laws were insufficient in dealing with the spread of the IS ideology.
"I hope to gain the support of all levels of society so that the people will not be influenced by such ideologies.
"I urge all Malaysians especially youths and parents to reject this extremist ideology which can destroy the future of all.
"The peace and harmony achieved all this while is priceless and should be preserved," he said.
Najib said Malaysia will continue to be committed in cooperating with the international community in combating radicalism, extremism, terrorism and militancy.
The 19-page White Paper with a 12-page appendix, including photographs of IS militants and locations stated that the new anti terror law was required to stamp out threats of militancy after 39 Malaysians joined the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
It further stated that 19 suspects escaped court charges due to insufficient proof and efforts to address the threat have become more challenging.
"To address new threats concerning the presence of militants in conflict areas and returnees to Malaysia, a specific law is needed.
"The rise of IS influence can inspire and re-ignite militant groups in Malaysia.
"The call to jihad by IS is very influential as it is based on Islamic compulsion that has been manipulated so Malaysians are compelled to join them," the Paper said.
The document, which was presented to all members of Parliament on Tuesday, stated that the Government must act immediately to
contain the influence of IS.
IRAN WILL NOT SINK TO KNEES ON NUCLEAR DEAL?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader has, said that Western powers will not be able to bring the country to its knees in nuclear talks, but gave his indirect approval for a continuation of the negotiations.
Iran and major global powers agreed on Monday to extend talks into next year after failing to meet a November 24 deadline.
The US, UK, Russia, China, France and Germany agreed with Iran to try to sign a political deal by 1 March, with confirmation of the full technical details of the agreement by July 1.
In his first remarks since the extension of the deadline, Khamenei said: "On the nuclear issue, the United States and European colonialist countries gathered and applied their entire efforts to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees, but they could not and they will not,"
Khamenei made the remarks to a group of clerics, according to his website.
In a nationwide broadcast on Monday, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani told the nation that it "has achieved a significant victory" and "negotiations will lead to a deal, sooner or later".
Rouhani also said many obstacles in the talks "have been eliminated".
But he also vowed that Tehran would not relinquish its right to nuclear capability.
"Our nuclear rights should be admitted by the world," Rouhani said. "We will continue the talks."
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MALAYSIA PARLIAMENT PASSES RM273.9 BILLION BUDGET 2015
KUALA LUMPUR - The Parliment has passed the 2015 Budget with an allocation of RM273.9billion at 11.45pm Tuesday after a lengthy debate.
The budget was passed before Deputy Speaker Datuk Ronald Kiandee after it received a majority vote from lawmakers.
Of the amount, RM223.4bil is for operating expenditure and another RM50.5bil for development expenditure.
The operating expenditure comprises RM65.6bil is for emoluments and RM38.1bil for supplies and services.
The largest share of RM116.4bil is for fixed charges and grants, RM1.5billion is for purchase of assets and the remaining RM1.8bil for other expenditure.
Under the development expenditure, the economic sector will receive the highest share at RM29.3bil, followed by the social sector with RM12.6bil for education and training, health, housing and the well-being of society.
In addition, RM4.9bil is allocated to the security sector. The balance of RM1.7bil is for general administration and RM2bil for contingencies.
Source: AsiaOne
MALAYSIAN SOLDIERS JOIN POLICE TO FLUSH OUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CAMERON HIGHLANDS
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - As soldiers joined the police to flush out illegal immigrants in Cameron Highlands, the Home Ministry warned agents of these workers and "owners" of illegally cleared land who hired them would also not be spared.
Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi(photo) made it clear that the agents and locals who arranged for the illegal clearing of land were also targets of the wide dragnet.
"Yes, the workers may be the ones who did the clearing but who hired them? What about the agents who brought them there?" he asked.
"We are working with the relevant authorities to investigate and act against all breakers of the law in Cameron Highlands," Zahid said after officiating at the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Malaysian Film Censorship Board.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein(photo) said soldiers were called in to beef up the operation following requests from various agencies.
"The army's assistance was sought because the search involves forested areas," he said, adding that the role of the troops would be determined after the Deputy Prime Minister's visit on Monday.
"We will be fair and will not victimise the innocent," he said.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said about 40 illegal immigrants were nabbed during a massive operation Saturday night.
On a claim by migrant rights group Tenaganita that a worker died in the Ringlet detention centre, the IGP said he was unaware of it and would investigate.
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim said the operation would continue until all illegal immigrants had been removed from Cameron Highlands.
12 YEAR BOY CARRYING TOY GUN SHOOT BY POLICE?
CLEVELAND, U.S.A.- Cleveland police shot and killed a 12-year-old boy who was allegedly carrying an "airsoft" toy gun at a recreation center, police said.
Tamir Rice, who was shot in the torso and went into surgery Saturday, died Sunday morning, police said. Two officers were placed on administrative leave.
Police said the officers were responding to a report of a person waving a gun around at a playground at the Cudell Recreation Center about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Tamir was shot after he allegedly refused to put his hands up and reached in his waistband for what appeared to be a handgun, police said.
The handgun turned out to be an "airsoft" replica toy gun, which shoots pellets in a similar way that a BB gun does.
Cleveland police said in a statement that an orange marking designed to make the toys distinguishable from real firearms had been removed.
A man who called 911 told dispatchers before police arrived that the boy was on a swing set and pointing a pistol that was "probably fake" and scaring everyone.
"I don't know if it's real or not," the caller said. Jeff Follmer, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, told The Assciated Press that the officers weren't told the caller thought the gun might be fake.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and police are investigating the shooting. The Cuyahoga County medical examiner released Tamir's name Sunday.
An attorney for the family, Timothy Kucharski, said he didn't know the details of what led to the shooting, saying he would be conducting a parallel investigation.
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We see equities as oversold and pricing an exaggerated probability of global recession. However what if we are wrong?
Video update: We are monitoring four pockets of vulnerability that we cheerfully describe as "the four horsemen": Macro risk, financial risk, policy risk and political risk.
Macro risk seems overstated to us, given the strength of the US labour market.
However Financial risk could become problematic and bears close attention, especially if oil prices collapse to $25/bbl or lower.
We suspect Mario Draghi will directly target Policy risk this month, with more aggressive easing measures.
Finally Political risk, be it Brexit or President Trump, is overstated in our view. However if either were to become a 50-50 proposition markets would face a headwind.
Unless we see material deterioration in one of the above risks, we believe medium term investors' best course of action is to retain a neutral allocation to equities.
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Female Scholarship in Islam
ByKhadija Yusra Sanusi June 13, 2021
In 2013, during a conference held by Zaytuna College, Anse Dr Tamara Gray, founder of Rabata organization, delivered a lecture titled "Lean In: Our Feminist Manifesto." In her talk, she argued that Muslims were "plagued" by the colonial period, as it was detrimental to the status of the Muslim woman. In pre-colonial West Africa, she recollects, women were active participants in education, economy and Islamic scholarship. In those times, a woman without a craft or trade or who depended on her husband was "not only rare but was regarded with contempt."
Once upon a time, Muslim women were held in the highest regard in predominantly Muslim societies. They benefitted from Islam and were social activists and Islamic scholars. Fatima Mernissi, a Moroccan feminist writer and sociologist, wrote a book titled The Forgotten Queens of Islam, which studies 15 centuries of Islamic history. She wrote about 15 Muslim queens – their ascension to the throne, their governance, power and most importantly, how their forgotten regimes have shaped the way Islam is understood and practised today. Dr Gray cited several female Muslim leaders – including Queen Amina of Zaria in northern Nigeria and Razia Sultan of India – to support her thesis that before colonization, women played active roles in the administrative systems used to uphold the Muslim nation. She said:
"When Europe ruled the Muslims, they brought with them attitudes towards women and a woman's role that began to change the attitudes of Muslims themselves. For some, women simply ceased to be recorded as educated. If we go back to West Africa again, families resisted sending their daughters to the Western colonial – and of course, Christian – schools. Some still educated their daughters in the Islamic system and Islamic scholarship, but they were still recorded as illiterate […] However, the focus of education did change and so women were losing their public presence, which had been the norm of their Islamic life in the pre-colonial period. The period between the 16th and 20th Centuries is the lowest period of Islamic education for women in our history."
There is much to be said about women and Islam in Africa and the place of the Muslim woman in Islamic societies. In Northern Nigeria, centuries ago, Muslim women were leading experts in Islamic theology; Ruqayya Fallatiyya, for example, is believed to have written Littafin Qawa'idi, which is usually the first go-to book for teaching Islam in the traditional Islamic educational system (karatun allo). This was in 16th or 17th Century northern Nigeria, yet the same region that contributed to her scholarship ages ago does not give contemporary Muslim women the same opportunities today. The reality of Muslim women today is so far-fetched from what Islam says it should be that Dr Gray asserts that it would not be recognized by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
Where the religion advises fairness, the Muslim world is replete with ultra-conservative cultures which traditions are sometimes unkind to women. Where Islam grants a woman autonomy and encourages her education, ultra-conservative culture declares that she should be at home, learning to cook for the man that she will inevitably marry. Where Islam tells the husband to treat his wife with kindness and affection – "And live with them in kindness" (Qur'an 4:19) – certain Muslim communities in northern Nigeria preach haƙuri (patience) to the bride, telling her to accept injustice because it is believed that her Jannah (paradise) is under her husband's feet. It is also common, in such communities, to find a woman being thrown out of her marital home after her husband divorces her, even though the Qur'an has decreed that the husband should still provide her with shelter, clothing and sustenance for the following three months.
Muslim communities must practice the teachings of Islam. Placing Islam above ultra-conservative culture in such communities will only yield good results. Women, for example, won't endure as much abuse in their marital homes; their scholarships will be encouraged; their daughters will have caretakers even after being orphaned. Most importantly, if we Muslims prioritize our women and encourage them to make significant contributions to our societies, the rest of the world will, too. And finally, our women will no longer be tagged as "oppressed". It all begins at home.
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Biomarker in the Eye May Flag Neurodegeneration Risk
Michael Vlessides
Neurofilament light chain (NfL), a biomarker previously measured in blood or cerebrospinal fluid and used to indicate neurodegeneration, is detectable in the vitreous humor of the eye, opening the door to a potential new method of predicting neurodegenerative disease, new research suggests.
In a study of 77 patients undergoing eye surgery for various conditions, more than 70% had more than 20 pg/ml of NfL in their vitreous humor, and higher levels of NfL were associated with higher levels of other biomarkers known to be associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD), including amyloid-β and tau proteins.
"The study had three primary findings," lead author Manju L. Subramanian, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts, told Medscape Medical News.
First, the investigators were able to detect levels of NfL in eye fluid; and second, those levels were not in any way correlated to the patient's clinical eye condition, Subramanian said.
"The third finding was that we were able to correlate those neurofilament light levels with other markers that have been known to be associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease," she noted.
For Subramanian, these findings add to the hypothesis that the eye is an extension of the brain.
"This is further evidence that the eye might potentially be a proxy for neurodegenerative diseases," she said. "So finding neurofilament light chain in the eye demonstrates that the eye is not an isolated organ, and things that happen in the body can affect the eye and vice versa."
The findings were published online September 17 in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy.
Verge of Clinical Applicability?
Early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases remains a challenge, the investigators note. As such, there is a palpable need for reliable biomarkers that can help with early diagnosis, prognostic assessment, and measurable response to treatment for AD and other neurologic disorders.
Recent research has identified NfL as a potential screening tool and some researchers believe it to be on the verge of clinical applicability. In addition, increased levels of the biomarker have been observed in both the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood of individuals with neurodegeneration and neurological diseases, including AD. In previous studies, for example, elevated levels of NfL in CSF and blood have been shown to reliably distinguish between patients with AD and healthy volunteers.
Because certain eye diseases have been associated with AD in epidemiological studies, they may share common risk factors and pathological mechanisms at the molecular level, the researchers note. In an earlier study, the current investigators found that cognitive function among patients with eye disease was significantly associated with amyloid-β and total tau protein levels in the vitreous humor.
Given these connections, the researchers hypothesized that NfL could be identified in the vitreous humor and may be associated with other relevant biomarkers of neuronal origin.
"Neurofilament light chain is detectable in the cerebrospinal fluid, but it's never been tested for detection in the eye," Subramanian noted.
In total, vitreous humor samples were collected from 77 unique participants (mean age, 56.2 years; 63% men) as part of the single-center, prospective, cross-sectional cohort study. The researchers aspirated 0.5 to 1.0 ml of undiluted vitreous fluid during vitrectomy, while whole blood was drawn for APOE genotyping.
Immunoassay was used to quantitatively measure for NfL, amyloid-β, total tau, phosphorylated tau 181 (p-tau181), inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and vascular proteins in the vitreous humor.
The trial's primary outcome measures were the detection of NfL levels in the vitreous humor, as well as its associations with other proteins.
Significant Correlations
Results showed that 55 of the 77 participants (71.4%) had at least 20 pg/ml of NfL protein present in the vitreous humor. The median level was 68.65 pg/ml.
Statistically significant associations were found between NfL levels in the vitreous humor and Aβ40, Aβ42, and total tau; higher NfL levels were associated with higher levels of all three biomarkers. On the other hand, NfL levels were not positively associated with increased vitreous levels of p-tau181.
Vitreous NfL concentration was significantly associated with inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-15, interleukin-16, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, as well as vascular proteins such as vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1, VEGF-C, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, Tie-2, and intracellular adhesion molecular-1.
Despite these findings, NfL in the vitreous humor was not associated with patients' clinical ophthalmic conditions or systemic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Similarly, NfL was not significantly associated with APOE genotype E2 and E4, the alleles most commonly associated with AD.
Finally, no statistically significant associations were found between NfL and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores.
A "First Step"
Most research currently examining the role of the eye in neurodegenerative disease is focused on retinal biomarkers imaged by optical coherence tomography, the investigators note. Although promising, data obtained this way have yielded conflicting results.
Similarly, while the diagnostic potential of the core CSF biomarkers for AD (Aβ40, Aβ42, p-tau, and total tau) is well established, the practical utility of testing CSF for neurodegenerative diseases is limited, write the researchers.
As such, an additional biomarker source such as NfL — which is quantifiable and protein-based within eye fluid — has the potential to play an important role in predicting neurodegenerative disease in the clinical setting, they add.
"The holy grail of neurodegenerative-disease diagnosis is early diagnosis. Because if you can implement treatment early, you can slow down and potentially halt the progression of these diseases," Subramanian said.
"This study is the first step toward determining if the eye could play a potential role in early diagnosis of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease," she added.
That said, Subramanian was quick to recognize the findings' preliminary nature and that they do not offer reliable evidence that vitreous NfL levels definitively represent neurodegeneration. As such, the investigators called for more research to validate the association between this type of biomarker with other established biomarkers of neurodegeneration, such as those found in CSF fluid or on MRI and PET scans.
"At this point, we can't look at eye fluid and say that people have neurodegenerative diseases," she noted. "The other thing to consider is that vitreous humor is at the back of the eye, so it's actually a fairly invasive procedure.
"I think the next step is to look at other types of eye fluids such as the aqueous fluid in the front of the eye, or even tear secretions, potentially," Subramanian said.
Other study limitations include the lack of an association between NfL levels and MMSE scores and that none of the study participants were actually diagnosed with AD. Validation studies are needed to compare vitreous levels of NfL in patients with mild cognitive impairment/AD to normal controls, the investigators note.
Fascinating but Impractical?
Commenting on the findings for Medscape Medical News, Sharon Fekrat, MD, professor of ophthalmology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, agreed that there's potential importance of the eye in diagnosing neurodegeneration. However, she suggested that vitreous humor may not be the most expedient medium to use.
"I commend the authors for this fascinating work. But practically speaking, if we ultimately want to use intraocular fluid to diagnose Alzheimer's and perhaps other neurodegeneration, I think aqueous humor might be more practical than the vitreous humor," said Fekrat, who was not involved with the research.
"What might be even better is to have a device that can be held against the eyeball that measures the levels of various substances inside the eyeball without having to enter the eye," added Justin Ma, a Duke University medical student working under Fekrat's guidance.
"It could be similar technology to what's currently used to measure blood glucose levels," Ma added.
The study was supported in part by the National Institute of Aging. Subramanian, Fekrat, and Ma have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Disclosures for other study authors are listed in the original article.
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Renault has expanded the Megane Sport range with a new, cheaper model. The Megane GT 220 is powered by a 220PS 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and features a racing-engineered chassis. Available to buy now, the warm hatch is £2745 cheaper than the Megane Renaultsport 265, with prices starting at £23,245 for the GT 220 hatch.
The Megane GT 220 is available in three body styles – hatch, coupe or sports tourer - and is based on the current GT Line TomTom trim. However, the GT 220 gets some notable 'sporty' touches, which include a 2.0 turbocharged petrol engine that will fire the Megane from 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds. A racing chassis, sports suspension and enlarged brakes complete the mechanical makeover.
Renault claims the GT 220 will represent the new entry level to the world of hot Meganes and appeal to drivers who want the look and feel of the RenaultSport 265, but are unable to stretch to the £25,990 needed to secure the potent 265PS hot hatch.
The GT 220 will be kinder on the pocket, with its 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine returning a claimed 38.7mph while emitting 169g/km of CO2. However, torque will be plentiful with 340Nm available from 2400rpm. It also gets the full RenaultSport appearance, with reshaped bumpers, sport air intakes and a racing rear diffuser. Bespoke paintwork options and 18-inch alloy wheels are also included.
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Welcome to the Technical Department.
The Faculty Head for Technical is Mr Marks.
Technology – the application of knowledge and skills to extend human capabilities and to help satisfy human needs and wants – has had profound effects on society.
S1 have been learning about the construction of bridges. They have built their own models and tested the weight that they can hold. The record so far is 6kg!
Examples of model bridges built.
The department also offers Forest School sessions once a week to pupils who will achieve a John Muir Award for their contributions to the environment.
We have been going every Tuesday to our Forest School site in Pollok park for 6 months. Our group of pupils have been there in Snow, wind rain and sun.
This is our story of how we used our Forest School work to gain a John Muir award.
We planted 40 Silver birch trees which are native to Scotland.
When we started cutting down the Rhododendron bushes, there was snow on the ground but we warmed up after we had been working for a while.
We made a shelter from branches and leaves which were on the ground. We also coppiced ash to get a long pole for the shelter. We worked out how to make knots and how to put up a tarpaulin to protect us from the strong Scottish sun.
We got to know the Countryside rangers quite well and they were able to help us decide what to do to look after our Forest School site.
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We decided to find out what types of tree we had in our site and these are some of the trees we found.
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They have now received their John Muir Award at discovery level.


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"The process of searching for a new President and CEO took us far afield, but in the end we found the perfect person close to home. Robert Anderson, former Director of the British Museum, longtime CHF board member, and internationally recognized historian of science, has agreed to share his knowledge and expertise to lead CHF into the future. We are so fortunate to have Robert step into this role," said Laurie Landeau, Chair of CHF's Board of Directors. Anderson assumes his new role effective immediately.
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Sikkim governor Ganga Prasad administering fresh oath of office and secrecy to CM PS Golay at a formal ceremony held in Sikkim House, New Delhi on Saturday evening|EastMojo image
Why PS Golay took oath as Sikkim CM for 2nd time late in the night
Governor Ganga Prasad administers fresh oath of office and secrecy in formal ceremony held at Sikkim House in New Delhi late on Saturday evening
Prakash Adhikari
New Delhi: Sikkim governor Ganga Prasad on Saturday night appointed Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay, the leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) Legislative Party, as the chief minister of Sikkim under Clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution of India and administered fresh oath of office and secrecy at a formal ceremony held in Sikkim House, New Delhi, a press release from the PRO to the governor said.
The fresh appointment and subsequent swearing-in was necessitated following the completion of six-month term at office of chief minister by Golay and his election to the SIkkim Legislative Assembly in the bye elections held in October this year.
Sikkim governor Ganga Prasad with CM PS Golay in New Delhi on Saturday evening
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Earlier in the day, the Legislative Party of the ruling SKM had submitted a formal resolution to the governor, reposing their continued faith on Golay, MLA of Poklok Kamrang Assembly Constituency, as their leader and unanimously electing him as the leader of the SKM Legislative Party.
All the Cabinet ministers, MLAs of SKM, chief secretary SC Gupta, additional chief secretary to governor Dr K Jayakumar, resident commissioner of Sikkim House and other officials of the home department were present in the ceremony.
Cabinet ministers, SKM MLAs, chief secretary SC Gupta, additional chief secretary to governor Dr K Jayakumar, resident commissioner of Sikkim House and other officials of the home department were present in the swearing-in ceremony held in New Delhi on Saturday
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Michael Woodford
Michael Woodford: Promotion Pack
Former CEO, Expert in Implementing Robust Corporate Governance Risk & Compliance Controls
Speaker Agency - Promotivate - Speaker - Michael Woodford
Business Change Management & Strategy Europe's Premiere Speakers FinTech Leadership Risk & Resilience
The very first CEO in history to blow the whistle on his company as head of the Olympus Corporation.
Spent an entire career reaching the top at Olympus before exposing its gargantuan corruption.
Exposed the main board of Olympus for $1.5b in unaccounted for payments.
Michael Woodford rose to the top of the Olympus Corporation in 2011 having worked for it for over 30 years. A fortnight after being made CEO he famously blew the whistle on inexplicable payments in excess of $1.5 billion dollars.
Michael Woodford grew up in Liverpool and started out working for the Olympus UK subsidiary, Olympus KeyMed as a Surgical Salesman. He rose through the company quickly and in 1990 became its UK Managing Director aged just 29. Woodford was successful and led a period of dramatic growth and in 2004 he was appointed to the main Board of Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, and appointed Executive Managing Director of Olympus Medical Systems Europe.
His radical programme of change within the organisation resulted in a doubling of the operating profit within three years. His professional remit was expanded into the USA and he took on more responsibility in Europe. In 2008 he became an officer of the main Board of Olympus Corporation in Japan. During his tenure of this role, the operating profit of the European business increased by approaching 50%. In April 2011 Woodford was appointed President and COO of the Olympus Corporation, one of only four 'gaijins' to run a large Japanese company, but was the very first Western 'salaryman' to rise through the ranks to the top.
On October 1 2011, Woodford was made CEO, but only two weeks later on October 14 was dismissed after querying inexplicable payments in excess of $1.5 billion and demanding the resignation of the company's Chairman and Vice President.
Michael Woodford was the first President in history to become a whistleblower of his own corporation. It is an unbelievable story that he shares with insights from the Olympus scandal and the lessons learnt. A much in-demand speaker on the international circuit Michael covers everything from improving corporate governance to how we can achieve a more moral type of capitalism.
"Woodford took a considerable risk in exposing wrongdoing. As chief executive, he was arguably acting against his self-interest, since his job was obviously in jeopardy. Yet he did the right thing. He campaigned for proper accounting and persuaded the Japanese authorities to act. He was a study of boldness in action. By choosing him, the judges followed suit." – Lionel Barber, FT Editor
2002 MBE for services relating to his work to help reduce casualties and deaths on the road as an early pioneer of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.
2004 – 08 As MD of Olympus KeyMed receives three prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise; 2004 for Sustainable Development; in 2006 for International Trade; and in 2008 for Innovation.
2011 'UK Business Person of the Year' for his bravery at Olympus; Awarded by The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Sun. Time Magazine recognised Woodford as one of the People who mattered.
2012 FT/ArcelorMittal 'Boldness in Business Person of The Year '
2012 Cliff Roberston Sentinel award "For Choosing Truth Over Self" by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
2013 Contrarian Prize
"Our case study based on your experience at Olympus provoked a great deal of thought among our students on corporate governance challenges in Japan and elsewhere. Your activism in highlighting corporate governance lapses is very important and helps to keep attention focused on corporate governance challenges around the world."
Jay Lorsch, Louis E. Kirstein Professor of Human Relations and Suraj Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Harvard Business School
Michael Woodford "Our case study based on your experience at Olympus provoked a great deal of thought among our students on corporate governance challenges in Japan and elsewhere. Your activism in highlighting corporate governance lapses is very important and helps to keep attention focused on corporate governance challenges around the world." Jay Lorsch, Louis E. Kirstein Professor of Human Relations and Suraj Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Harvard Business School
"The subject is one that is of immense importance, profound significance and tremendous relevance not just to the Japanese corporate sector but to corporate governance around the world. The delivery kept the audience enraptured for more than an hour - it was entertaining, informative and insightful. It is a talk that anyone who was fortunate enough to be there will remember for a long time."
Colin Mayer, Peter Moores Professor of Management Studies, Said Business School
Michael Woodford "The subject is one that is of immense importance, profound significance and tremendous relevance not just to the Japanese corporate sector but to corporate governance around the world. The delivery kept the audience enraptured for more than an hour - it was entertaining, informative and insightful. It is a talk that anyone who was fortunate enough to be there will remember for a long time." Colin Mayer, Peter Moores Professor of Management Studies, Said Business School
"I've had the honour of hosting six Nobel Prize winners, three US presidents, two heads of state and an archbishop as well as many leading commentators from the fields of economics, finance, politics and civic society and Michael Woodford stands out as one of the most captivating and interesting speakers myself and Pi members have been lucky enough to hear from in Pi's history."
David Giampaolo, CEO, Pi Capital
Michael Woodford "I've had the honour of hosting six Nobel Prize winners, three US presidents, two heads of state and an archbishop as well as many leading commentators from the fields of economics, finance, politics and civic society and Michael Woodford stands out as one of the most captivating and interesting speakers myself and Pi members have been lucky enough to hear from in Pi's history."David Giampaolo, CEO, Pi Capital
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The third rail schedule for July is below. It is a month of metal, thanks to Scotty Maxwell who hosts the radio show after Third Rail Radio (Leave the Hall!) on Sundays from 9pm-12am.
All Third Rail shows are live and on air, Sundays 6 - 9pm Eastern, and live audiences are welcome. Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free. You can come watch and listen to the shows live at WMUC Studios. Below is the schedule for this month!
For booking, please contact thirdrailbooking@gmail.com.


Sometimes kicking your feet up at a roadside motel just won't melt the stress away like you intended. Perhaps consider enjoying a romp where billionaires stay.
Bloomberg's Nikki Ekstein unveils for the Internet the lavish and simply stunning Pink Sands Club in Canouan.
It's the epitome of seclusion, the height of luxury and the apex of sophistication. And, as you might expect, draws the kind of clientele able to pay for such accommodations.
Our own cursory search into a three-night stay in December reveals a low-end price of $1,250 per night for the Two Bedroom Canouan Estate Residence. And when you look at images of the rooms, you understand quickly that even the more affordable accommodations give you a rare and truly special invitation to lavish living.
You almost feel guilty watching that video for free. Now imagine what it would feel like to arrive by jet on the island as you prepare for what has to be the world's most pampered stay.
Fans of the famed Raffles resort now have this opulent 26 suite, six villa resort in which to frolic and play. In total, its production cost a whopping $126 million, which you can see play out handsomely in some of the images below.
The properties have 14 residences that run as much as a jaw-dropping $20,000 a night – although you can't put a price on the joy that is wading in your very own pool that overlooks pristine, blue waters.
There is a notion we all have of paradise and vacationing within its confines. If you were to have a checklist of all the things this place would encompass, we have to imagine Pink Sands clears just about all of them.
If you close your eyes and imagine the world's most prefect getaway, chances are you envisioned what officials have created on Canouan, an island playground for billionaires.


Sometimes brave, sometimes foolish, always opinionated.
Founder, UKG/UKGospel.com group of sites. I really didn't want my picture here, but I'm bowing to pressure.
But if we do our job well here, that should be self-evident.
I live in London, from where I spend much of my time writing for magazines, websites and anything else that comes along, and making radio programmes.
I make no apologies for being a God-botherer - though personally I think "Christ-follower" is a more accurate description (I'm sure that if I was bothering God, he'd have let me know by now!).
Not perfect, but I believe in a thing called Grace. Very much interested in that junction where faith, justice and compassion meet.
I love to talk, and the beauty of radio is that it allows me to talk as much as I want, to anyone who'll dare listen!
I was first introduced to radio presenting in January 2007, at the University of Surrey. I hosted the first ever gospel show on GU2 Radio that year, and continued until I left university.
In September 2009 when Premier Christian Radio went national, I started on Muyiwa's Gospel Tonight show, delivering the UK Gospel News every week.
On the 1st January 2011 I started my new show on Premier Gospel called "What's In Yours".
The show explores lifestyle issues by looking inside a guest's bag and its contents, giving a unique insight to a guest's personality and priorities. The show can be heard on Saturdays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 9pm every week.
Apparently I'm notorious for my great sense of humour, passion for Gospel music and for asking controversial questions! I have always been passionate about music, and at one point I even toyed with the idea of being a singer but later decided my career would be in Journalism.
I worked at BBC Radio Leicester for over 5yrs, doing everything from answering phones, researching and presenting news stories, to being assistant producer.
I still keep my hand in media stuff by working freelance for a variety of publications and advising artists on how to promote their music and events.
Gospel music used to be one of many genres of music I enjoyed but it wasn't until I gave my life to Christ in 1999 that it became a part of me. I moved to Leeds in September of that year and gained knowledge of gospel music from my home church, New Testament Church of God.
I set up the Gospel Vibe Leeds Facebook group to promote the talent, events and organisations we have in the North of England who are focused on proclaiming the Gospel!
So whether you need a sketch turned into a song, someone to bounce an idea off, or just a listening ear, I'm here!
Oh yes: you might see me Social Networking every now and then too.
Gospel, not Garage) whether it's through album reviews, scriptwriting, interviews, podcasts or mingling with the scene's movers and shakers.
Having a keen/obsessive fondness on radio, I feel my future lies in this avenue and will continue to take the necessary steps to reach this platform.
Until then, enjoy my musings, critiques and ramblings on UKGospel.com and one day my ideas and creations which will be transcending through your DAB radios.
New To UKGospel.com? Find out more!


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Harwich & Dovercourt Tourism Leaflet 2020
What's On & Events
Cruise Ship Timetable
Harwich Town Council has no control over or responsible for third party content below!
Dovercourt Beach Huts
Dovercourt Bay is a picturesque sweeping bay that includes a European Blue Flag beach. It enjoys gently sloping bathing, a south facing aspect looking out into the North Sea and a long and flat promenade enjoyed by walkers. Half way along its length are two lighthouses dating from 1865 and the seafront is lined with beach huts, which can be hired on a temporary basis by calling the Beach Hut Association on 01255 556944 or Tendring District Council on 01255 686662. A recent addition to the seafront facilities is a 'Changing Places' facility that enables easy changing for people with disabilities.
The Redoubt Fort
The Harwich Redoubt (1808) was built as part of the defences to keep Napoleon out of England and was among the chain of Martello Towers along the coast from Sussex to Suffolk. The Redoubt now has limited disabled parking and can provide a stair lift to the first floor including the use of a wheelchair and disabled toilet if required.
Today, The Redoubt is managed by The Harwich Society and is open from 1st May to 31st August between 10am and 4pm, and every Sunday throughout the year. There is a small entry fee and children are free of charge. Society members are free.
For further information please contact info@harwich-society.co.uk or visit www.harwich-society.co.uk
Adjacent to the beach is a range of leisure facilities include Putting Green and Crazy Golf during the summer season which is run by Harwich Town Council.
An outdoor skating rink, a boating lake and a small amusement arcade along with a centrally located seafront café and public toilets are run by third party organisations.
Dovercourt Lifestyles Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre run by Tendring District Council is also central to the leisure hub and can be contacted on 01255 686176
PUTTING GREEN / CRAZY GOLF OPENING TIMES
LEISURE FACILITIES – OPENING DAYS FOR 2021
OPENING TIMES SUBJECT TO CORONA-VIRUS UPDATES
The Electric Palace Cinema
The Electric Palace Cinema is an authentic 1911 cinema Grade II listed building, boasting Digital Projection, 3D and 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. It has full disability access and facilities and also an online booking system is available. For further details regarding film programmes, concert tickets etc. Go to The Electric Palace
At present the Electric Palace is undergoing a major refurbishment. Please check details on their website.
Take a Tour – Take part in a free guided walk which departs from the Ha'Penny Pier at 2pm every Saturday between May and September.
Alternatively, stroll the charming streets of the old town and hear stories of the town's seafaring past and its present role in keeping mariners safe. You can choose between a written or audio guide, download and enjoy!
www.discoveringbritain.org/walks/region/east-of-england/harwich
Bobbits Hole
Image © Maria Fowler
This nature reserve is an area that is protected for the benefit of local wildlife, and is a haven for a huge variety of bird species including seabirds and kingfishers. Access can be gained via Asda Car Park, and is open every Sunday (except during Christmas) from 10 am to 12 noon. Free entry, accompanied children only.
Harwich Mayflower Heritage Centre
Home to the new Rail & Shipping Museum and The Haselton Collection, a rare display of local beach finds, collected over 60 years. It is also hoped a shore based replica ship of The Mayflower will be constructed as a future visitor attraction.Times are as advertised or by phoning first.
email info@harwichmayflower.com
The High Lighthouse
Also run by The Harwich Society, the High Lighthouse is currently undergoing necessary renovation and will be open to the public from May, when it will be open between 11am and 3pm every Saturday until September, and will showcase exhibitions of local interest. Parking is available on the road near the public conveniences.
For further information please contact info@harwich-society.co.uk or visit http://www.harwich-society.co.uk/
The LV18
The LV18 lightship was built in 1957 and worked in many locations around Britain. Moored in the river Stour off Harwich Quay the LV18 became the 'home' of Pirate BBC Essex Radio and in 2008 it featured in the film 'The Boat that Rocked' as the rival station 'Radio Sunshine' where it was partially painted yellow.
The LV18 is open daily between March and October from 11am-5pm. A small admission charge applies. Evening tours and educational parties by arrangement. For more information
Tel: 07446 171320 E-mail: thelightship@gmail.com or visit http://www.facebook.com/LV18Harwich
Harwich Quay
Harwich Quay is a popular spot from where passing ferries and cruise liners can be seen up close. Pilot launches, fishing trawlers, tugs and yachts bustle by in an ever-changing scene. The Train Ferry Terminal and the buoys and vessels of Trinity House stand at the western end and the Lifeboat Station and Navyard Wharf to the east.
In between lies the Ha'Penny Pier, the Seasonal Visitor Centre and Mayflower Exhibition. There is also the Café and a wet fish sales outlet.
Foot Ferry
The Harwich Harbour Foot and Cycle ferry provides easy connections with bus services giving you a chance to explore Felixstowe and the Shotley peninsula.
The foot ferry launches from the Ha'Penny Pier (opposite the Pier hotel). For operating times and prices, these can be found by calling 07919 911440 or by visiting http://www.harwichharbourferry.com/
Take a look at the Guildhall where the Council offices reside. As this is the only Grade 1 listed building in Harwich it is well worth visiting where the staff are always happy to help !
Please make a note of our opening times to avoid disappointment.
Further information and opening times


Saskatoon Police are releasing a composite drawing of a suspect believed to be responsible for a sexual assault of a woman on August 18, 2017.
The man is described as being between the ages of 18 and 20, Indigenous, 6' in height, with shaggy dark hair. He would have had a noticeable injury to his forehead.
An image of the drawing is attached for distribution.
Saskatoon Police are currently searching for a suspect believed to be involved in an early morning sexual assault.
The suspect is described as a male, between the ages of 18 and 20, Indigenous, 6' tall, with shaggy dark hair and a noticeable injury to his forehead. He was believed to have been wearing a black t-shirt, skinny jeans, and black or red shoes.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., August 18, 2017, Police were called to a home in the 3200 block of McGill Street. Two female residents of a home reported that an unknown male had entered the residence and had physically and sexually assaulted one of the women. He had been armed with a hammer but an altercation took place and the victim was able to gain control of the hammer and strike the suspect in the forehead. The male then fled the scene.
Police are working closely with both women at this time. The victim who was assaulted was transported to hospital. Her physical injuries are non-life threatening.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the suspect involved is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


Problem: If you subscribe to the Ron Swanson school of thought on dogs — anything under 50lbs is actually a cat — yours won't fit on a motorcycle. Solution: Get a sidecar!
The bike you see here is the heavily-revised 2014 Ural Gear-Up, a slightly modernized take on a machine engineered by the Soviet military during WWII, after plans for it were shared with them by the Nazis as part of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. Late last year, I reviewed the bike for Wired.
It's still made in Siberia, in a gargantuan square-mile factory that feels more like a level from Goldeneye than it does a modern production facility. I visited that factory — during winter — again writing the experience up for Wired.
Being able to take my little buddy along on a motorcycle ride was a pretty neat experience. But, it was also a stressful one for Wiley. The bumps, the corners, the speed he was actually ok with, but being restrained so completely in the midst of such a rich environment — the road — proved a little much for him. This first, short ride was also a totally new experience and he needs time to become comfortable with it.
For future, longer journeys, we'll need to spend time working up that comfort level with short rides, plenty of positive reinforcement and will just spend some time in and around the vehicle to the point where it becomes yet another safe place in his mind.
If you want to take your dog for a motorcycle ride, start there. Securing him should also be a priority. I fitted Wiley's normal walking harness, then clipped that securely front and rear, with both lanyards also restricting his movement to the right, off the vehicle. My presence blocked his ability to move to the left. I had him tight enough that he was held in a seated position without the ability to lay down, but if he develops more comfort next time, we may try adding some slack.
Safety obviously remains a huge concern, there's no effective way to protect him from either impacts or abrasion, elements handled by my motorcycle jacket, helmet, gloves and boots. Without such passive safety, the entire impetus shifts to the rider, who must ride accordingly. I also avoided clipping anything to Wiley's collar, for fear of transferring braking, acceleration and cornering forces to his neck. For us, being really, really careful on a low speed trip around town seemed like a reasonable risk to take and I can see future trips along deserted desert highways and fire roads being practical too. I wouldn't want to subject the dog to anything fast or dangerous.
The ride doesn't seem to have blunted Wiley's enthusiasm for bikes. He still runs up to the gate every time a motorcycle pulls into the driveway, then dances around in nervous excitement, doing the same if we see a bike ride past while out on a walk or even while riding in a car.
I don't know when our next sidecar ride will be, but I'm looking forward to it and I'm sure Wiley's looking forward to not being left at home.


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The Prodigy's music has been set to Christmas lights by a man in Essex for charity
The resident will showcase his light display for three hours each night
Amy Fielding
An Essex man has synchronised his Christmas lights to music by the The Prodigy.
Rik Burt, a resident in Braintree, the Essex town where The Prodigy members are originally from, has adorned his house with more than 3,000 Christmas lights in tribute to the band's late frontman, Keith Flint.
Throughout December, Burt's house is lit up with over 3,000 lights. Showcasing two different musical displays 30 minutes apart, for three hours each night, money raised from the light shows on the street is donated to respective charities.
Speaking to EssexLive, Burt said: "I have been doing the musical shows for four or five years and it's grown each year and we get better at it. It's something I have had to learn as we have gone on. The whole road takes part in the decorations, there were 50 houses last year and we are pushing that this year, and they have their different charities.
"I'm into my metal mainly, but The Prodigy bridged the divide between the genres really well," he added. "I saw them live but it was very surreal when we heard he was gone. We are hoping that one of the members of the band might see."
Check out the light show below.
At Glastonbury this year, The Chemical Brothers dedicated their Saturday night set to Keith Flint. Versace also paid tribute to The Prodigy's Keith Flint at 2019 Milan Fashion Week.
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"Sittin' In A Tree: Part 4"
This issue contains a handbook entry for Kamala Khan.
When Ms. Marvel asks Spider-Man if there is anything wrong, he replies, "No. No. This is fine. I'm okay with the events that are currently unfolding," paraphrasing K.C. Green's popular "This Is Fine" comic strip.