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War and Terror: What is the Difference Between Benjamin Netanyahu & Colin Powell?
Posted on Monday, October 01 @ 16:31:01 UTC by admin
The Precautionary Principle in Action
By Franklin C. Spinney
October 01, 2012 - counterpunch.org
Who is the more sophisticated bullshitter when it comes to convincing the world of the pressing need to bomb a Muslim country before it attacks anyone — Colin Powell or Benjamin Netanyahu. The attached visual aid combined with the entymology of the word "sophisticated" and an analysis of the word before should enable you to answer to the question to your own satisfaction.
The charts speak for themselves. Now consider please the following elaboration of the preceding italicized words:
Sophisticated is a double edged modifier when viewed in the context of its etymology: the word sophistication (use or employment of sophistry) comes from the Latin sophisticare (adulterate, cheat, quibble) and from the Latin sophisticus (of sophists), and is a transliteration of the Greek sophistikos (of or pertaining to a sophist), which refers to the Greek sophistis (a wise man, master, teacher). Judge for yourself how to apply any or all of these roots to the context of the question.
Bombing a country before it attacks anyone (AKA pre-emptive bombing) is justified morally as a application of the precautionary principle. The quasi-legal formulation of this principle, ironically, came out of the environmental movement. It is especially popular among those espousing the urgent need to combat future catastrophic global warming, whatever that action may cost today. However, its rhetorical origins are as old as the principle of exhortation in war. This can be readily seen when one parses its logic. While the principle has many specific definitions, they all embody two unquestioned assumptions:
* First, decision makers must anticipate harm and take action to prevent it before it occurs. Beneath the soothing comfort of these words, however, lies an unstated logical time bomb: These words reverse the onus proof to place it on the accused by forcing him to prove a negative — that he is not guilty as charged. That is to say, it becomes the obligation of the activity's proponent (in this case Iran's claim that it is pursing nuclear technology for peaceful means within the established legal constraints of the IAEA) to prove that its activity will not result in egregious harm to others. The Iranians must prove they are not building a bomb (a proposition the US and Israeli intelligence assessments tend to agree with), which it can not do politically, because proving a negative opens the door to the fallacious but politically potent counter-argument used to dismiss the intelligence findings : 'the absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence.' Neocon warmongers are particularly prone to invoke this kind of rubbish.
* Second, the precautionary principle places decision makers under an obligation, particularly if the level of possible harm is high, to take early pre-emptive action to minimize or prevent that harm from occurring, even when the absence of scientific certainty or statistical confidence makes it difficult or impossible to predict the likelihood of that harm occurring. Beneath this premise lies yet another logical time bomb: the need for pre-emptive action increases as one perceives the possible harm and/or the degree of uncertainty to increase.
These two time bombs reinforce each other to make the precautionary principle a formula tailor made for exaggeration and boundless hype. They create the kind of mentality that seduced Japanese decision makers into concluding they had no choice but to launch a pre-emptive surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
It became incumbent on Iraq in 2003 (as it on Iran today) to prove it was not doing something we now know with certainty that Iraq was not doing in 2003. We now know that the result of this principle's invocation in 2003 unleashed a tidal wave of human misery, including hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of refugees and a moral stain on the West, especially the United States.
The persuasiveness of Powell's presentation to the UN in 2003 showed how easy it was to use precautionary principle to lay on a legal veneer while hyping the uncertainties with fabricated 'evidence.' In slide above, for example, he used a computer generated slide above to illustrate why Iraq's mobile anthrax factories helped to create the need for pre-emptive action. This authoritative looking depiction was based on bogus information provided by an informant, appropriately named Curve Ball, the CIA and its German equivalent knew to be unreliable. In the case of Iran, Netanyahu simply used a red line in a buffoonish cartoon to slyly introduce the absence-of-evidence argument to hype the uncertainties and menace surrounding a future possibility (really an unsubstantiated hypothesis) to justify pre-emptive action.
Moreover, as noted above, the larger the uncertainty surrounding both the existence and greater the severity of the speculative menace, the more pressing the case for early decisive action, including a preventive (or precautionary) war to truncate the imagined threat before it could materialize — which is what Netanyahu seemed to do with his silly red line, which incidentally, is equivalent logically (in terms of its ominous unstated uncertainties) to what catastrophic global warming alarmist like to call a tipping point.
It should be clear that if one accepts the quasi-legal logic of the precautionary principle in the governing of foreign policy, one also demolishes the legal bar against aggressive war.
It becomes easy and natural to justify perpetual aggressive war — based, for example, on the need to prevent a looming genocide in Kosovo, to prevent terrorist havens in Somalia from spreading, to prevent Iraq from acquiring nucs or chem/bio weapons, to prevent looming massacres in Libya, to prevent Iran from acquiring nucs, to prevent government sponsored massacres in Syria, to use drones and special forces through Islamic Africa to prevent the spread of Al Qaeda or its wannabees, or in terms of its most vague generalities, to prevent future abuses of human rights, however we choose to define them. So, when viewed in the context of the precautionary principle applied to foreign policy, Iran is merely the target du jour in a perpetual preventative war.
Thus, the precautionary principle is really a marketing device for exploiting fear and uncertainty about the future by putting a legal veneer on warmongering bullshit, which bring us back to the question of who is the better bullshitter in the real world? Powell or Netanyahu? The proof is in the results: that is, who succeeds more in paving the road to an unjustified preventative war?
My prediction: the urbane Powell will win hands down, because I agree with Ray McGovern's argument that BiBi blinked and backed down. Like all bullying thugs, he increased the decibels to cover a prudent retreat. Think of it as an exercise in assigning a higher priority to his own personal precautionary principle. Perhaps BiBi realized his crude meddling the U.S. presidential election was turning off large numbers of Americans, including a majority of American Jews, or that his favorite, the hapless Mitt Romney, has a terminal case of foot-in-mouth disease.
So, like McGovern, I think BiBi's retreat has reduced the likelihood of bombing Iran, at least in the near term. This back down may be why the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro told the Times of Israel that in an interview given immediately after Netanyahu's speech, effectively patted BiBi on the head by saying the Obama administration is now completely "in sync" with Netanyahu [here].
Pity poor Romney, he did not even get a chance put his foot in his mouth on this one. Score one for Obama.
Franklin "Chuck" Spinney is a former military analyst for the Pentagon and a contributor to Hopeless: Barack Obama and the Politics of Illusion, published by AK Press. He be reached at chuck_spinney@mac.com
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Premier League to return on June 17 amid coronavirus
James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC
The Premier League is set to resume on June 17 after the clubs gave "Project Restart" the green light at a shareholders' meeting on Thursday.
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The league announced that Manchester City vs. Arsenal and Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United will be the first fixtures, taking all teams to 29 matches played. The remaining 90 games will then continue on June 19, preceding a full match round programme.
Due to COVID-19, games will take place behind closed doors. It has yet to be confirmed whether matches will be held at neutral venues.
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Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June. But this date cannot be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed, as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority.
"Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches.
"The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters. It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home.
"We will continue to work step-by-step and in consultation with all our stakeholders as we move towards resuming the 2019/20 season."
• Champions League: Suspended indefinitely
• Premier League: Set for June 17 start
• La Liga: June 11 Seville derby proposed
• Serie A: Given until Aug. 20 to finish season
• Bundesliga: Restarted on May 16
• Ligue 1: PSG declared champions
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• Euro 2020: Postponed until 2021
• Copa America: Postponed until 2021
The league's aim is to complete all fixtures by Aug. 1. After that date, the FA Cup can then be completed — with the final anticipated on Aug. 8 — in addition to the remaining Champions League and Europa League fixtures, assuming the coronavirus pandemic has subsided to the extent international travel is allowed.
A variety of topics were discussed at Thursday's meeting including the possibility of staging friendlies at training grounds with teams in close proximity, minimising travel and therefore any further spread of the coronavirus.
Several clubs are thought to have expressed a desire for four more weeks' preparation having only approved contact training in a vote on Wednesday, but the league's desire to resume sooner in addition to pressure from UEFA to complete domestic matches by the beginning of August forced a compromise.
The Premier League was suspended on March 13 with the last game, Leicester's 4-0 win over Aston Villa, played on March 9.
A total of 100 days will have passed by the time matches resume behind closed doors with opposition from players subsiding after three rounds of tests totalling 2,752 people yielded just 12 positive cases.
Testing capacity will be increased from 50 to 60 per club with anyone testing positive for COVID-19 asked to self-isolate for seven days.
Liverpool, without a league title since 1990, lead the Premier League table by 25 points ahead of nearest challengers Manchester City.

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What Russia makes of Hifter's offensive on Tripoli
Russia has positioned itself as an impartial middleman in the Libyan crisis, but there's a fine blueprint that defines this position.
Members of the Libyan National Army commanded by Gen. Khalifa Hifter get ready before heading out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, Benghazi, Libya, April 13, 2019. - REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori
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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently put Russia in the spotlight in Libya by first holding a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit in Beijing and later discussing Libya with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the phone. Conte reportedly proposed his Russian counterpart to work together on the resolution of the deepening crisis in Libya.
Russian strategy toward Libya may indeed seem puzzling to observers, with constant zigzagging between conflicting parties, which in the words of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is Russia's approach "to not bet on any one party." In reality, however, the Russian strategy at present is mostly reactionary and only aims to keep Russia relevant in the Libyan context. Unlike other foreign powers that have established clientelistic partnerships with local actors, the Kremlin has little skin in the game and has little to offer what other foreign powers can't.
Confusing messages coming from Russian officials reflect approaches and interests to Libya across Russian government institutions that are out of sync as well as a lack of centralized Libya policy planning. Key Russian stakeholders working on the Libya file — the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Defense and the largely marginalized Contact Group for Intra-Libyan Reconciliation — all follow their own cautious trajectories on Libya, based on limited signals they receive from the Kremlin. The bottom line is that up until now no Libya policy has been put on paper, but despite that there is a very clear understanding of do's and don'ts on Libya among these file holders.
As the Libyan National Army's (LNA) offensive on Tripoli was unfolding in early April Russian diplomats were in contact with both sides to the conflict: Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov spoke to Gen. Khalifa Hifter and to Ahmed Maiteeq, a member of the Presidential Council in Tripoli, expressing Russia's commitment to the political process led by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. Lavrov's warning against the use of combat aircraft against the LNA was notable in that it perfectly captures the trauma that Russia suffered in 2011 by letting the West decide how the Libyan conflict plays out and that this geopolitical trauma still haunts Russian policymakers. The use of military aircraft against what Russia sees as the legitimate Libyan army is a deja vu of the NATO bombing on Libya in 2011, which is further reinforced by the belief that US Africa Command and the CIA that have active presence in Janzour and Misrata could be pulling strings.
The bleeding wound of humiliation in 2011 explains why Russian officials, including Lavrov in his remarks, blame the NATO-led campaign for what is happening in Tripoli at the moment, as if it helps explain the complex dynamics on the ground. Yet Russia's official position fails to see beyond that and acknowledge that the problems of today largely take root in Moammar Gadhafi's deliberate policy of fragmenting the society and hollowing out state institutions in Libya.
Russia's regional alliances add a layer of complexity to its position on Libya. Speaking in Cairo, Lavrov was clearly mindful of Egypt's alliance with Hifter. Libya has been on the agenda of the two countries for several years but it is not significant enough for Russia to risk its alliance with Sisi that Putin has been nurturing ever since the Obama administration cut military aid to Cairo in October 2013. Along with Egypt come the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia that see Libya as an important front against the Muslim Brotherhood. The two have been actively courting Russia with promises of investment and in the context of Syria and are another reason why Moscow treads cautiously vis-a-vis Hifter, even if it's unhappy with his offensive.
On the other side of the scale is Turkey, Russia's most important trade partner in the Middle East. While Ankara's involvement in the conflict has significantly decreased over recent years, the defeat of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and Misrata would deal a significant blow to long-term influence of Turkey and Qatar in North Africa. It is not surprising that Erdogan called Putin on April 30 to discuss Libya among other things. Even if Russia is not in the driver seat in Libya at the moment, it still has the UN Security Council (UNSC) veto right, which is a valuable asset given recent debates on Libya happening behind closed doors at the Security Council. Russia's surprising decision to block the UN statement on the Tripoli escalation that would have called on the LNA to halt its offensive on April 7 shows that even if Moscow is not fully engaged on the ground, it can pull strings behind the scenes to at least maintain a diplomatic ambiguity of the UNSC that wouldn't favor any of the sides.
Moscow sees Hifter's LNA as a legitimate actor. A source in Moscow familiar with Russian policymaking on Libya told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity that the Kremlin sees power institutions of Cyrenaica as more legitimate than the internationally imposed GNA and that Hifter's mandate given by the elected House of Representatives "originates from within Libya itself." In Russia's view the Skhirat Agreement is not irrelevant, but it has always been seen as secondary to the power of elected institutions. As per the source, Moscow also attaches a great deal of importance to the fact that unlike the GNA-linked groups the LNA does not discriminate against former Gadhafists, allowing them to serve in the army and consequently enjoys support from the pro-Gadhafi constituency in Tripolitania and in Fezzan.
Thus, it's not the personality of Hifter that attracts Russia to him. Rather, it is the LNA as a proto-army that he managed to consolidate and a general presence of state in Cyrenaica with the House of Representatives and the interim government of Abdullah al-Thinni. These institutions were major contributing factors when against the backdrop of the liquidity crisis Russia decided to print Libyan dinars for the parallel Central Bank that is headquartered in Benghazi. This move was also one of the reasons why Hifter's military campaign in Fezzan was successful.
Despite Russia's readiness to provide diplomatic cover for Hifter, the field marshal himself is the reason why over the past few years Moscow has noticeably distanced itself from him. Hifter has continuously used Russia as a boogeyman to win the hearts and minds of politicians in Europe and the United States. Sources in Moscow claim that virtually all reports on the deployment of the likes of the Wagner PMC as well as Russian tanks and S-300 air defense systems to eastern Libya that appeared in Western media were intentionally fed to them by Hifter's political advisers, all for the sake of scaring Western officials into supporting the LNA commander.
According to the Russian source, the general has struck multiple informal agreements with his main international backers, including the UAE, France and the United States, on specific economic and political dividends they could receive from the country under his rule. Yet no such agreements were ever offered to the Russian side, specifically in the energy industry that Moscow sees as a prospective area of cooperation. Hifter is after a bigger fish: If he ever manages to establish control over the National Oil Corporation, at which he once failed, Moscow will hardly be his go-to energy partner.
The Tripoli offensive did not change Russia's view on Hifter. The LNA is still seen as a legitimate force, and Hifter is still seen as part of the solution and part of Libya's future. What continues to guide its approach to the general is the fear of losing any relevance in the Libyan context if it alienates Hifter, and by extension the entire bureaucracy in Cyrenaica. This is the reason why relatively symbolic diplomatic tricks, such as blocking the UNSC statement condemning Hifter, become an important message to the general. Russia sees no benefit in openly taking sides in Tripoli, but it will be ready to step in diplomatically to not allow the LNA's defeat because it would ruin the East-West zero-sum confrontation. The Russian side does not expect the LNA to win in Tripoli, nor does Russia want it to. This cycle of escalation is likely to reshuffle political cards in Libya, weakening Hifter and possibly bringing new leaders to the fore in Tripoli, both of which work in Russia's favor.


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Paul and his successors became the conduit for this kind of Platonic dualism spreading into every nook and cranny of our cultural heritage. The disastrous results for the countless disenfranchised ones of our social and political order, or those on the wrong side doctrinally of the Christian imperialism that emerged, enforced by emperors and councils of bishops, are incalculable.


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A private key, also known as a secret key, is a variable in cryptography that is used with an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt code. Secret keys are only shared with the key's generator, making it highly secure. Private keys play an important role in symmetric cryptography, asymmetric cryptography and cryptocurrencies.
The complexity and length of the private key determine how feasible it is for an interloper to carry out a brute force attack and try out different keys until the right one is found.
How does a private key work?
Private key encryption is referred to as symmetric encryption, where the same private key is used for both encryption and decryption purposes. A private key is typically a long, randomly generated number that cannot easily be guessed. Since only one key is involved, the process is fast and simple.
Secret key ciphers generally fall into one of two categories: stream ciphers or block ciphers. A block cipher applies a private key and algorithm to a block of data simultaneously, whereas a stream cipher applies the key and algorithm one bit at a time. Symmetric-key encryption is much faster computationally than asymmetric encryption but requires a key exchange.
Most cryptographic processes use private key encryption to encrypt data transmissions but used public key encryption to encrypt and exchange the secret key.
Challenges of private key encryption
While private key encryption does ensure a high level of security, the following challenges must be considered:
Encryption key management can become too complex if each user has their own private key.
Private keys need to be changed frequently to avoid being leaked or stolen.
If the private key is forgotten or lost, the system is broken and messages stay encrypted.
Significant computing resources are required to create long, strong private keys.
Private keys vs. public keys
Asymmetric cryptography, also known as public key encryption, uses two different but mathematically linked keys. The public key is made available to everyone that needs it in an easily accessible repository while the private key is confidential and only shared with its owner. In this method, whatever is encrypted with the public key requires the related private key for decryption and vice versa. Public key encryption is typically used for securing communication channels, such as email.
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31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan
Obtained from: Local Library
Read: October 5, 2012
The sensational murder of Dr. Harvey Burdell in his lower Manhattan home made front-page news across the United States in 1857. "Who killed Dr. Burdell?" was a question that gripped the nation. 31 Bond Street, a debut novel by Ellen Horan, interweaves fiction with actual events in a clever historical narrative that blends romance, politics, greed and sexual intrigue in a suspenseful drama. The story opens when an errand boy discovers Burdell's body in the bedroom of his posh Bond Street home. The novel's central characters are Dr. Harvey Burdell, a dentist and unscrupulous businessman; his lover, the ambitious, Brooklyn-born Emma Cunningham; the District Attorney, Abraham Oakey Hall (later to become mayor of New York); and Henry Clinton, a prominent defense lawyer. The enigmatic relationship between Emma and Dr. Burdell makes her the prime suspect, and her trial is nothing less than sensational.
Dr. Harvey Burdell
The murder of Dr. Harvey Burdell and the subsequent trial of Emma Cunningham captured the public imagination when it first appeared in the papers. New Yorkers eagerly anticipated each and every tidbit of information regarding the deceased dentist, the assumed mistress claiming to be his wife and the court room drama surrounding the question of her guilt. Ellen Horan's 31 Bond Street brilliantly recaptures that fascination, revitalizing it for an audience far removed from the pre civil war America in which it occurred.
One of my favorite aspects of the book was not the characters or even the events of which they are a part, but the backdrop on which the story takes place. New York City in the mid-1800s was a veritable cesspool for the greedy and corrupt. The titillating homicide of a prominent citizen with a shady reputation provides a perfect platform to showcase the ugly underbelly of the city's history. Not only did Horan recognize this, she took and ran with it, exploring every angle from the unscrupulous political machine that tainted every branch of the city's government to the unethical practices that characterized her business interests.
This attention to detail caught me hook, line and sinker from the very beginning. The subject matter alone is captivating but the obvious research and time Horan put into making it come alive in print is evident on nearly every page, her genuine interest in the story unmistakable. I truly admire such commitment not only to her readers, but also to the history the author chose to showcase.
Obviously Horan can identify a story and re-imagining the past doesn't phase her in the least. I only wish I could say I enjoyed the cast as much. Don't get me wrong, these aren't poor characterizations, but as a group, they didn't quite hit it out of the park. Harvey, Emma and Ambrose piqued my imagination, but Katuma and Quietta both came short of the mark. Perhaps it is because these two have prominent roles, but no historic counterparts? I'm not entirely sure and I hesitate to assume as I was so impressed by Henry and Elizabeth, two characters who while based on real people are largely imagined by the author.
All in all 31 Bond Street is a wonderful read. Ellen Horan vividly recaptures the spectacle and intrigue of the 1857 case that shocked nation. Not to be missed.
Dr Burdell was sprawled in the center of the floor, his arms outstretched, and his head in a sticky puddle that had hardened like tar. His lips were pendant and blue. His throat was slashed with a wound so deep that it nearly detached the head from the torso, revealing a sinewy tangle of muscle and tiny pearls of spine.
Labels: 4 Stars, Genre: Crime Fiction, Genre: Historic Fiction, Time Traveler: 1800s, World Reader: America
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Monday, 24th August 2015
Major exhibition announced to solve the London housing crisis
New London Architecture, the think-tank behind the investigation into the capital's tall buildings boom last year, are now tackling the epidemic that preys on the minds of all Londoners: the housing crisis.
A landmark exhibition, featuring the results of a major international ideas competition backed up by new independent research, will investigate the true extent of London's housing crisis and how it can be solved. With a shortage of housing for a growing population, and rising prices across the capital, New Ideas for Housing will present the most innovative new housing solutions from London and abroad, and provide the capital's only in-depth look at the future shape of the housing market.
Providing enough quality, affordable housing is proving to be the biggest challenge facing the capital's populace; it is forming political policy on a national and local level and will be the main talking point of the Mayoral elections. This issue goes beyond the construction of new homes and encompasses everything from population growth to densities, from the living wage to the recession.
The exhibition, New Ideas for Housing, will showcase the results of NLA's international ideas competition, set up in association with the Mayor of London, to find some of the most cutting edge housing solutions from the world's designers, architects, planners, developers, housing associations and decision-makers. Open to all, the competition invited ideas ranging from policy changes, to new construction techniques and technologies, to design solutions, such as floating homes, self-build projects and pop-up housing. A selection of entrants will then be taken to the Greater London Authority to shape the future of London's building stock. The exhibition will also present results of new in-depth research, exploring the current state of London's housing market, while highlighting some of the most substantial housing schemes already currently underway across the capital.
In-depth research has shown that there are many factors that can be attributed to the crisis, including rapid population growth, land costs, rising rents, improved infrastructure, migration to the suburbs, and the need for those on low incomes to live close to work.
The chronic undersupply of housing has little changed in the last 150 years. Even in 1866, James Hole, an educationalist and reformer, identified slow progress to change and adapt policies and delivery, and a lack of motivation to provide low-income housing due to poor financial returns. How we tackle this issue, therefore, will require a major shift in our approach to housing policy, finance, design and construction.
Claire Bennie, Architect and Housing Development Specialist, and former Development Director at Peabody, commented:
"Scanning the literature about London from the mid-nineteenth century onwards reveals that a housing crisis, whether of supply or affordability, has dogged London since its first industry-inspired expansion. The causes and attempted remedies have been different over the 150 intervening years, but the 'holy grail' that London's housing supply should meet its demand in both numbers and quality (including affordability) seems to have eluded all generations including our own."
Peter Murray, Chairman of New London Architecture, added:
"If necessity is the mother of invention, right now London should be experiencing a highly creative period as far as housing is concerned. But we aren't producing enough housing of the right kind in the right places."
Richard Blakeway, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Land and Property, said:
"We need to build many more new homes in London. For decades, the number of homes built has not kept pace with population growth. For many Londoners, housing availability is their greatest concern and addressing the shortage is now one of the biggest challenges facing our city."
London creates between £10-20 billion of added value per year for the UK economy so housing the capital's population provides an issue of high priority to the country's politicians. Current numbers show that 80 per cent of all new housing built in London is only affordable for 20 per cent of its population. The NLA will question what the future holds for London's residents.
New Ideas for Housing will run alongside an extensive set of talks, debates, site visits and seminars. A major public debate will also be hosted by the NLA in November.
The study is supported by some of London's leading housing providers and industry representatives: AECOM, Argent, Barratt London, Conran and Partners, GL Hearn, Landscape Institute, L&Q, Stitch, and WSP| Parsons Brinkerhoff.
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Royal audiences to Laotian guests
By Hj Mohd Said Arshad
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday granted an audience to Mr Somsavat Lengsavad, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Laos People's Democratic Republic.
Her Majesty also granted an audience to Bounkongmany Lengsavad, the spouse of the Laotian Deputy Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Both audiences were held at Istana Nurul Iman.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr Somsavat Lengsavad yesterday took part in the inaugural meeting of the Joint Commission for bilateral cooperation between Brunei and Laos People's Democractic Republic.
It was held at Balai Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan.
They discussed matters of bilateral interest and ways of enhancing various cooperation between the two countries. Later His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah hosted a luncheon for the Laotian visitors.
Also present at the luncheon were HRH Princess Hjh Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and YAM Pg Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pg Anak Hj Abdul Aziz.
In the afternoon, HRH Prince Mohamed and Mr Lengsavad signed the Agreed Minutes of the Joint Commission for bilateral cooperation between Brunei and Lao PDR.
They also signed an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income (and on capital). The agreement will enhance economic cooperation between Brunei and Lao PDR. - Borneo Bulletin (23rd Apr 2006)


OOPS, I spoke too soon!
Goodness! No sooner did I post my latest Collapse Update on May 30 than we were hit with a barrage of dire economic data two days later. Hey, not my fault. I don't create it; I just report it.
Case –Shiller reported "U.S. home prices in double-dip recession after 0.8% March drop". Home prices declined in 18 of the 20 metropolitan areas tracked by Case-Shiller in March compared with February. They're now down another 3.6% for the year.
Market Watch reported "Australia's economy contracts 1.2% in first quarter". What? Australia? The resource power-house?
Not to be left out, The Financial Times of England reported, "UK consumer recovery set to be slowest in 180 years".
And, then Greg Robb of Market Watch headlined, "U.S. private-sector payrolls expand by 38,000 in May" which sounds positive until you read the fine print. Analysts were expecting a gain of 175,000 so that was way off expectations. And, remember a normal U.S. economy needs about 150,000 jobs a month just to keep pace with population increase. More fine print: manufacturing lost 10,000 jobs which means the service industry gained 48,000 jobs. More fine print: that includes the 62,000 that McDonalds hired last month so without Mickey D, even the service industry would have lost jobs.
So, is there any good news? Yeah, Winnipeg got their NHL hockey team. Other than that, not much.
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Meet Ghanaian lady with degrees in Mathematics & Actuarial Science who's a food vendor
7 months ago read comments by Ebenezer Quist
- A Ghanaian lady by name Doris Obenewaa Darko has resorted to selling food after studying Mathematics & Actuarial Science
- The brilliant young woman who completed her MSc in June 2019 started fending for herself after high school
- By the time she finished SHS, her mother had passed and her father had suffered a stroke
Doris Obenewaa Darko, a Ghanaian food vendor, holds two degrees in Mathematics & Actuarial Science after painfully fending for herself since she finished high school.
Narrating her story in an interview, Doris indicates that she holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics after which she went ahead to study for an MSc in Actuarial Science, both at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Doris grew up in Koforidua-Kukurantumi and had her primary education in Rose's School Complex after which she attended Akim Commercial College JHS, all of which are in New Tafo Akim.
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During her first year in Akwamuman SHS in Akosombo where she studied General Science, the brilliant young lady lost her mother and in the first year after SHS, her father suffered a terrible stroke.
Doris' dream to become a medical doctor immediately vanished as the tuition fee for studying Medicine was simply too much for her and the ailing father to cater for.
She resorted to studying Mathematics and barely had any support from anyone as she had to virtually do everything for herself and rely on the kindness of some strangers throughout her four-year school period.
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After national service, Doris was offered a 3-month contract and then moved to a contracting company (ESCO company limited) within Goldfields with a role as a Data Analyst.
In less than a year, she was able to gather enough money and enrolled for her Masters in Actuarial Science in KNUST as a distance learning student.
But after a month of starting school, my contract was terminated for the reason that my schooling was taking most of my attention," Doris recalls.
All of Doris' savings were exhausted and she never got any other job, for which reason she had to resort to the sales of hair products and then moved on to start cooking, which was always her hobby.
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In her own words, "I loved to cook, garnish & post on my social media page. So I had people admiring my work and encouraging me to start my own food business. In January 2020, she heeded to the advice & invested the little savings I made from my hair product business to start OB's Kitchen.
Speaking of her future aspiration, Doris intends to grow OB's kitchen into a big restaurant with branches all over Ghana. However, she still seeks a corporate job as she desires to put her studies into use and also pursue a PhD.
In another interesting report, some Ghanaian COVID-19 patients in intensive care units have revealed how they doubted the reality of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Ghana until their infection.
This was made public by Desmond Oppong a gentleman who has also tested positive for COVID-19 and has been put on isolation. He made this known on his personal Facebook handle and the post has been sighted by YEN.com.gh.
Desmond narrated that getting infected with COVID-19 came as a surprise to him because he always made sure to protect himself by strictly abiding by all the required protocols.
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FOOTSCRAY LEARNING PRECINCT'S PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED
An inaugural executive principal has been appointed to lead Footscray Learning Precinct's secondary school in Melbourne's inner west.
Member for Footscray Katie Hall and Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today announced Frank Vetere will be the principal of the new secondary school.
The precinct will link education facilities from early childhood through to university, including a new secondary school with three campuses – two junior and one senior – with a campus in Seddon to open in 2021.
Mr Vetere is currently the principal of Point Cook P-9 College and has been in the role for four years after acting in the position since the school's opening in 2010.
He also comes to the new post as a graduate of the Department of Education's Principal Leadership Program.
The Andrews Labor Government has already invested more than $50 million to build the new precinct, giving local kids the state of the art classrooms and facilities they need to achieve their best.
This includes planning for the entire precinct, land and construction of the new Seddon Junior Secondary Campus, the first stage of works at Gilmore College for Girls and the first stage of works at Footscray City Primary School, including a new integrated early learning centre to be built adjacent to the school.
The Government has also committed a further $20.2 million for a new three-storey building at Gilmore College for Girls and a major upgrade to Footscray City College, including science, technology, engineering and maths facilities.
Quotes attributable to Member for Footscray Katie Hall
"Mr Vetere is one of Victoria's brightest and best leaders in education and his appointment as executive principal of the new secondary school ensures the entire Footscray Learning Precinct gets off to a fantastic start."
Quotes attributable to Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne
"This appointment is an exciting development because it means we're a step closer to having a new learning precinct for local families."
Quotes attributable to Executive Principal of Footscray Learning Centre secondary school Frank Vetere
"I'm over the moon about this opportunity. What's exciting is the prospect of delivering a vision which is about developing a multitude of pathways for students in a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment."
"A key feature of the precinct model is the seamless transitions it offers at various stages of learning so that students and families don't need to retell their story and teachers can easily access learning profiles."


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Meghan Markle Officially Becomes A Patron Of 4 Organizations Near And Dear To Her Heart
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Meghan Markle is giving back! On Thursday, Jan. 10, Kensington Palace announced that the Duchess of Sussex has become the patron of four organizations near and dear to her heart.
"The Duchess of Sussex will become Patron of four organizations that reflect the causes and issues with which she has long been associated including the arts, access to education, support for women, and animal welfare," the Twitter announcement read. Sweetly enough, two of the patronages were passed on to Meghan by her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth.
Meghan's first patronage will be with The National Theatre. Meghan — a former actress on the hit USA show Suits — clearly has an interest in art, and plans to make the theater community more "inclusive, diverse, and national."
Her second one is with The Association of Commonwealth Universities, an organization that represents higher education in all 53 Commonwealth countries. In the past, Meghan has been extremely vocal about the importance of education.
Meg's third patronage includes Smart Works, which "helps long-term unemployed and vulnerable women regain the skills, confidence, and tools to succeed at job interviews, return to employment and transform their lives." She visited Smart Works on Wednesday, Jan. 10 — and showed off her growing baby bump while there!
Lastly, Meghan will be a patron of Mayhew, which works to "improve the lives of animals and people to better communities both in London and internationally." So sweet!
During Meghan's first official engagement interview with Harry, she admitted that she wasn't sad to give up acting and kick off her charity work. "I don't see it as giving anything up. I just see it as a change," she said in November 2017. "It's a new chapter, right? And also, keep in mind, I've been working on [Suits] for seven years. We were very, very fortunate to have that sort of longevity on a series," she explained, adding, "I've ticked this box, and I feel very proud of the work I've done there, and now it's time to work with [Harry] as a team."
She added, "I think what's been really exciting as we talk about the transition out of my career and into my role is the causes that are really important to me that I can focus even more energy on. Very early out of the gate, I think you realize you have access or a voice that people are willing to listen and with that comes a lot of responsibility, which I take seriously." We can't wait to see all the amazing things Meghan will do!
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18: Plies 68′ Pontiac
Another popular rapper from the Florida area has an obsession with muscle cars as well. Rapper Plies has spent hundreds of thousands on his 1968 Pontiac GTO. The car has a custom candy paint job in addition to an all-original interior. Where the car stands out is the performance under the hood.
via: Big Rims
The GM LS crate motor is capable of producing a monstrous amount of power tp the wheels. Naturally, Plies has a big set of rims on the car, but even with those, this thing can still move. With Pontiac discontinued a few years ago, any Pontiac model is going to go up in value. The GTO is not only one of the most valuable sports cars on the road, but also one of the most iconic.
via: Telegraph
17: Chris Evans – Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder
There are many unique sports cars on the road right now. But how often do you find one owned by Steve McQueen? Well, Evans managed to find a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder once owned by the legend himself. The car itself is a rarity on the road, but to have such a celebrity owner is even better.
The 250 GT is lightweight and performs like almost no other Ferrari created. The Ferrari brand still markets some sort of California Spyder to this day, with the 250 GT being one of the original models to bear that moniker. CEvans has left most of the car in its factory condition. And unlike most collectors, he drives the thing.
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16: Rowan Atkinson – Aston Martin DB2
Known across the world as "Mr. Bean," Rowan Atkinson owns some of the most exclusive sports cars in the world. One of his favorites is the DB2. Aston Martin is a company that specializes in creating a real driver's car. The DB2 is no exception to this rule, and if you've ever had the privilege of driving one, you're in for a treat.
via: Top Gear
This particular DB2 is a pristine example of someone who takes pride in his car. Seen fairly often in the driver's seat, Rowan makes no exceptions about driving the DB2. From the factory, the DB2 is one of the most pleasurable sports cars on the road. It's no surprise that a star like Atkinson would go for one.
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15: Drake Bell – 1966 Ford Mustang
Popular teen actor and musician Bell has often been spotted in his 1966 Ford Mustang. The car is a one-of-a-kind offering to say the least. Bell has totaled a couple of Mustangs from the same model year. He's often stated that he enjoys driving fast, and he proves it. The heart-pounding feeling of driving a classic Mustang is enough to get anyone in trouble.
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Bell is just one of the many young actors and musicians who've chosen the Mustang. The 1966 model in particular is a piece of pony car history. While the prices are not as high as a comparable Camaro, the Mustang is still a classic.
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14: Kendall Jenner – Ford Mustang
Even a member of the Kardashians owns a classic Mustang. While Kendall's isn't as tricked out as some you might see, the socialite went for a more reserved look. It's no surprise considering her father Bruce Jenner was known as sort of a gearhead himself. The Jenner Mustang is a classic example of what made the pony car great.
via: Pictures Zimbio
The timeless design has made the Mustang stand out for decades. This Mustang in particular has some aftermarket pieces such as a custom exhaust system. There's also a custom interior that features many different inserts. Overall, Jenner's Mustang is another timeless example of the American pony car.
via: Corvette Forum
13: George Clooney – Chevrolet Corvette
The pristine Chevrolet Corvette Clooney can be seen driving from time to time is a first-generation model. The red and white Corvette was the car that introduced America to the roadster. Clooney's model doesn't seem to have any aftermarket modifications, which would fit in with the star's image of enjoying the finer things in life.
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The Corvette is a standout car for several reasons. It's the longest-running American nameplate next to the Suburban. With everything that Chevy has done with the Corvette over the years, it's only fitting in Clooney's garage.
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12: Dolph Lundgren's Cobra Replica
Famous for starring in the Rocky Franchise, Lundgren is known for his physique. The Cobra Replica which he owns is one of many that are on the market. This particular model features rally-inspired wheels. The Cobra is known for being a tight squeeze, and Dolph is pretty cramped in this thing. The performance of the Cobra is what makes it special.
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This roadster was one of Carroll Shelby's pet projects and the team put a good deal of effort into the design. While Cobra Replicas aren't the real thing, these kit cars are as close as you'll get. Oftentimes the Replicas will have a better motor and custom features. There's no denying Lundgren enjoys driving his Cobra Replica very much, and for good reason.
11: Lady Gaga's Chevrolet El Camino
It should come of no surprise that a musician as flamboyant as Lady Gaga has a car like the El Camino. The El Camino is one of the most unique cars ever made. It's a muscle car and truck all combined in one. There have been vehicles that have tried to replicate the El Camino, but they were never successful. The El Camino is a unique vehicle to this day and values have skyrocketed.
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The example Lady Gaga owns is actually fairly stock. The black paint is gloss black with no special graphics. A pair of alloy Rallye wheels dress the rest of the car. Overall, this is a very understated and prime example of an El Camino.
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10: Robert Downey Jr's Chevrolet Corvette
Ever since the hit movie 'Iron Man,' Robert Downey Jr. has been in the spotlight like never before. The drop-top C2 Corvette he's been seen driving is an all-original. This body style of the Corvette is one of the most highly coveted.Interesting features about this car include the all-original interior and factory jet black paint job.
It doesn't appear the star has done anything out of the ordinary to this Corvette. You'd be hard-pressed to find a cleaner C2 Corvette then this one. Collectors come from far and wide to find a model that looks and runs this immaculate. The value of these Corvette models is only going to continue to rise.
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9: Justin Timberlake's Pontiac GTO
Timberlake has a collection of top-notch muscle cars and exotics. His GTO is in a well-kept condition with a factory paint color and stock Rallye wheels. Timberlake grew up in the music business and has always maintained a love for classic cars. The Pontiac GTO is credited with starting the muscle car craze during the '60s.
via: Daily Mail
Pontiac essentially created the muscle car business with the birth of the GTO. Values on them have continued to rise. Finding a completely factory GTO might not be an easy task, but once you find one, you'll be in love.
via: Motor Trend
8: Eric Bana – 1970s Ford Falcon XB
Bana is a well-known actor from Australia. Something many don't know is that Bana also has a soft spot for classic sports cars, particularly the Ford Falcon XB. The Falcon in general was not designed to be a sports car. But over the years, enthusiasts have managed to transform this mundane coupe into something special.
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To his credit, Bana has kept most of the car in pristine factory condition. Perhaps one of the most obvious letdowns when it comes to a classic car is ruining the original condition. The Falcon XB is a fun-to-drive car that really doesn't get the attention it deserves.
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7: Adam Levine – Ferrari 365 GTC
Maroon 5 is one of the best-known musical groups of the last few decades, and with that success comes financial fortunes. Lead singer Adam Levine has spent his money on classic sports cars instead of new vehicles. The Ferrari 365 GTC prominently showcased on his Instagram page is just one. Known for its low-profile design, the Ferrari 365 GTC is a stellar sports car.
Levine also owns a pristine Porsche 356, which itself is another stellar sports car. Classic German sports cars are some of the most satisfying to drive. But back to the Ferrari. The 365 is the epiphany of what most modern Ferraris want to be.
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6: Brody Jenner – Dodge Charger R/T
The Kardashian clan is known for opulence and exotic cars. But one member of the family actually chose a different approach. Brody Jenner chose to drive a Dodge Charger R/T. And we're not talking about the modern model, we're talking about the classic. Jenner has a blacked-out version with aftermarket wheels on it.
via: Celebrity Cars Blog
Of course, there are also modifications under the hood. But, for the most part, this Charger is completely stock. It's nice to see a celebrity who has an abundance of wealth still covet the simple things. The Dodge Charger R/T is an often understated muscle car. Even with the popularity of rival models, the Charger R/T is a great choice.
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5: George Foreman – Ford GT40
Foreman has made millions as a boxing champion and grill salesman. The legendary boxer also has an impressive collection of cars. He's got everything from a classic Volkswagen Beetle to his prized Ford GT40. The GT was an entirely new car for Ford designed to replicate the legendary GT40 racecar.
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Foreman has kept his GT completely factory, and the car barely has any mileage on it. When you have money like Foreman, you can splurge on things like the GT40. The sports car is an impressive mixture of American ingenuity and design. There were very few of these put into production during its limited run.
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4: Floyd Mayweather – Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
There's no denying Mayweather likes to flaunt his wealth. One of the most common examples of this was when the legendary boxer purchased a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita. Not only is this one of the rarest sports cars in the world, it's also the fastest. The Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita is an engineering marvel. And the best part is that it's actually street legal as well, so you could theoretically drive it to the grocery store.
via: Celebrity Car Blog
The Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita is one of the most unique sports cars to hit the market. With an impressive amount of horsepower and the handbuilt design, the CCXR is a blast to drive. The CCXR is one of the most unique new sports cars on the market.
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3: Xzibit – Lamborghini Gallardo
When you think of rappers who love their cars, Xzibit is probably the first person who comes to mind. The rapper starred in the immensely popular show "Pimp My Ride" for a decade. The Gallardo in his collection is outfitted with a beautiful black and gold speckle paint job. Lamborghini has made a lot of strides in the last decade, and the Gallardo was at the forefront of it.
The sports car has one of the most powerful engines that you can get. Driving a Gallardo is an amazing experience to this day. The Gallardo in itself is a well-built sports car with an iconic look. This was perhaps one of the most defining sports cars in the last two decades. The timeless design still looks great to this day and garners a lot of attention.
2: Will.I.Am – Tesla Roadster
Not everyone on this list drives a V8-powered beast. Instead, Will.I.Am went for the conservative route. The musician and producer were one of the first owners of the original Tesla roadster. The Tesla Roadster broke new ground because it was fun to drive with a decent range. While most electric cars had a tarnished reputation at this point, the Tesla Roadster was completely new.
via: The Drive
Electric cars have come a long way since the Tesla Roadster was launched. The car had a lot of innovative features that led to the wave for electric cars. Surprisingly enough, the Tesla Roadster is still around. There is quite a following for these little roadsters that have kept their value up.
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1: Wyclef Jean – Pagani Zonda C12S
When you think of music-producing powerhouses, Wyclef Jean comes to mind. The producer and singer also has an impressive car collection. Perhaps his most impressive acquisition is the Pagani Zonda C12S. This unique and sometimes understated sports car is one of the most exhilarating vehicles you can drive.
via: Automotive Reviewer
The Pagani Zonda C12S has a gullwing design with a powerful V12 engine. This sports car is designed to hit the track in a professional manner with very little modification. Wyclef owns quite a few unique and antique automobiles. But the Pagani Zonda C12S is one of his most prized possessions. The beautiful design of the vehicle and the breathtaking performance is enough for any enthusiast.


Merlin is a black cat. While still young, he's seen his fair share of adventures. He's been captured by and then escaped from, both the Blue Witches and the Willabeasts. He's a happy cat that likes everyone and has never met a stranger. He proves that you don't have to be grown up to make a good difference. His best friend is Marty.
Recipient of The Secret Forest Medal of Honor.
Likes: Laughing, joking around, and going on adventures.
Dislikes: Getting wet, bullies and meanness.
Marty is a purple bird. He's still a kid fresh from the nest and fairly new at flying. He has some silly ideas still but that's part of what makes him fun to be around. He's a fun loving bird that has a great imagination and enjoys going on adventures with his best friend Merlin.
Recipient of The Secret Forest Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart medal.
Likes: Having fun, being silly, laughing out loud, and learning new things.
Dislikes: Running into trees, hard landings and rudeness.
The Man in the Moon is a great guy. He's been around longer than anyone knows. He's a very happy man that watches over all of The Secret Forest and the whole world for that matter. His good humor and kindness really shines through.
Likes: Watching over and keeping everyone safe as they sleep at night.
The Happies are a group of happy little fairies. They spend much of their time singing and working. They're responsible for all the smiles and all the laughter that's found in all the world. The more you laugh the happier they are.
Likes: Giggles, grins, smiles and laughter.
Dislikes: Frowns, bad moods and sadness.
Likes: Traveling and making new friends.
Dislikes: Rainy days or sunburns.
Princess Keira is the youngest daughter in the royal family. She lives in the castle of light with her family and is a very nice girl. Everyone that knows this young lady likes her alot. She's gentle and sweet as pie though brave when she needs to be.
Likes: Good food, playing and jumping on her bed.
Dislikes: Chores, cleaning her room, and being told to not run through the castle.
Likes: Fighting, being mean and causing trouble.
Dislikes: Telling the truth, being nice or getting caught when they do bad things.
Likes: Tricking others, making evil potions, planning her next bad deed and recruiting others into her evil regime.
Dislikes: Anything good, clean and wholesome as well as anyone who gets in her way or speaks out against her evil plot.
Likes: Clear blue skies and getting a tan.
Dislikes: Stormy cloudy skies that he can't see through and being told that it's his bedtime.
The Secret Forest Trees are very much full of life and there's alot of them. After all, what would a forest be without plenty of trees. (Well, a desert I guess.) Anyway, the trees here are always friendly and happy to lend a helping branch whenever needed. Otherwise they mind their own business and leaf everyone alone. Some are young and some are old and very wise.
Likes: Plenty of water, branching out into new areas and long winter naps.
Dislikes: Not much, other than birds using the bathroom while on their branch. Oh, and becoming firewood before their time.


Breitbart The cemetery, which is located in Bologna in a town of around 7,000 people, has also installed motorised blackout curtains in a local chapel following renovations to hide Roman Catholic symbols during ceremonies involving other denominations, Il Giornale reports.
JihadWatch This absurd disregard for Christians and rejection of Italy's Christian heritage does not constitute tolerance of people of other faiths. The Christian cemetery management is enabling Islamic supremacists. Adherents of no other religion have shown hostility toward crosses and the Christian faith in the West.
Fortunately, Italy has a leader who, although widely demonized by globalists for resisting the Islamization of Italy, is persistent in protecting the Christian roots of his country.
A close adviser to Pope Francis has strongly condemned the proposal to make it obligatory for crucifixes to be displayed in all public spaces, including ports, schools, embassies and prisons. The bill would include fines of up to €1,000 (£890) for failing to comply.
This disgusting act OFFENDS Almighty God.
It's a COWARDLY DENIAL of Beautiful Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I hope that crosses/crucifixes will be displayed in public everywhere. Our nations are Christian and should proudly declare it.
The Pope is charged with the responsibility to confirm his brothers and sisters in the faith. Apparently, no one told "Pope" Jorge which FAITH … he's to promote.
SAE, considering what keeps coming out of his mouth, I find it increasingly difficult to believe he is a Catholic as he seems to worship Globalism.
The FALSE PROPHET POPE and his close advisers HATE God. Hate Jesus Christ. Hate the Bible. Hate Christianity.
Good for Salvini! The US needs crucifixes everywhere too! Muslums can stuff it. Maybe the crosses will make them melt like the blood suckers they are.
Pope Francis, the worlds biggest f-ing dope.
The invading Muslim migrants waging war upon the host population not only desecrate churches but Christian cemeteries as well.
In some European Country a couple of years ago I seen photos where muslims were sleeping on the Christian graves, in the graveyard, and pulled down grave stones as well as using the place like a public toilet… nobody seemed to say anything about that… in fear of being called a…. Christian perhaps????
This judas of a pope is a cancer cut of the same cloth as trudeau, obama, merkel etc. Shared.


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Scientists are literally looking into the ground for clinching evidence of climate change. A new study of geothermal records across India has shown that the country has experienced about one degree of warming over the baseline mean temperature of the 19th century.
The new study that combines data from 146 sites collected by the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) across major climatic zones—interior peninsula, east coast, west coast, north-central, north-east and north-west—shows mean warming of one degree Celsius since about 1860. The research results (PDF attached) have been reported in the journal Current Science.
Warming trends are generally calculated using surface air temperature (SAT) information as recorded in meteorological stations. Recent studies based on meteorological data have shown that Indian landmass is warming. But directly observed met data is available only for the past 150 years or so. Moreover, such data is not uniform since met stations are sparsely located. In the absence of directly observed temperature data, scientists look for proxy records of climate change—those in tree rings and ice cores. This data too is not precise and needs to be calibrated.
On the other hand, geothermal records—the temperature change captured in the ground—can provide accurate information about past temperature changes. Scientists collect this data by digging boreholes to depths greater than 150 metres at different locations. Temperature varies with depth and scientists say that this data can provide a direct measure of changing surface ground temperature averaged over long periods.
"This is so because of the thermal diffusion process. The earth continuously filters short-period surface temperature changes on daily and annual timescales while retaining a record of the long-term mean and the departures from it," explained Vyasulu Venkata Akkiraju, a member of the research team while speaking to India Science Wire. He works at the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory of the Ministry of Earth Sciences at Karad in Maharashtra's Satara district.
The rocks below the ground get heated due to natural heat emanating from the interior of the earth. At the same time, the ground absorbs the heat from the surface. By plotting the heat outflow from the earth's interior at different depths, scientists get a good idea of the temperature profile. Downward diffusion of heat from the ground surface can cause deviation in this pattern. It is this change that is captured to calculate the change in surface temperatures.
The depth to which the temperature profile is disturbed in a given time period is governed by thermal diffusivity of the earth medium. For typical rocks, a thermal front (caused by surface temperature) can go up to about 15 metres in one year, 160 metres in 100 years, and 500 metres in 1000 years. The surface ground temperature history of the earth over the last millennium is captured in the uppermost 500 metres of the crust.
When all 146 sites in peninsular India were considered, the mean temperature rise was found to be one degree over 129 years. Mean annual SAT data for 49 meteorological stations in peninsular India for the period 1901–2006 was obtained from India Meteorological Department and average showed 0.5 to 0.7-degree rise over 100 years.
Climate researchers agree with the findings. "Southern India has experienced a significant warming over the past few decades. This study confirms findings of previous studies that are generally based on SAT observations. The borehole records show a consistent and significant rise in temperature over the last hundred plus years, which now provides more confidence on the warming temperatures and their potential implications associated with temperature and precipitation extremes," commented Dr Vimal Mishra (Water and Climate Lab, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar).
The NGRI has established a Geothermal Climate Change Observatory to study the relationships between ground and air temperature changes over extended periods of time.


Oh May. The coats are out and the long days of summer are gone. Leaving work when it's already dark, and you haven't even had to work back late, is pretty depressing. That's where Sydney steps up its game.
Vivid Sydney. When the entire city lights up after dark. We're not just talking about the light installations. Back for its seventh year, the festival of Light, Music and Ideas takes place from May 22nd until June 8th, with events right across the city.
Restaurants around the Harbour get to bask in the glow of Vivid's light shows – so don't be surprised to find special menus for the duration of the festival. At Aqua Dining, a seat at the table for the special Opening Night degustation will set you back $125 per person and is the perfect way to ensure you see the official Lighting of the Sails on the Opera House without having to battle the crowds down at Circular Quay.
The name may be a mouthful but this event is too tasty to miss. The big guns in Sydney's dining scene will join forces down at Carriageworks for a few nights of Italian disco and Fratelli Paradiso, Da Orazio Pizza, 10WilliamSt and Icebergs Dining Room and Bar will provide the food. Italy's disco legends will provide the music. Except for two very special nights – on Sunday 31st May and Monday 1st June, when Grace Jones will be performing for Modulations at Carriageworks. These are two nights not to be missed.
From Trees of Light to giant illuminated dolls, the Light installations that take over the streets, stairs, laneways, buildings and waterfronts around Sydney are set to bring crowds from all over the world. This year the event extends out to Pyrmont, Chatswood, Chippendale and the University of Sydney. Our must-see pick for this year's festival is down at Kendall Lane in The Rocks. The Dresses by French artist Tae Gon Kim is a beauty, ephemeral piece that sees fibre optic light strands swirl together to create The Dresses. Three dresses to be exact. Inspired by French philosophy on love, the pieces are simply stunning and remind us a little of Cinderella's ball gowns. Who said fashion wasn't high art? While you're in The Rocks, swing by the Argyle Street tunnel, which has been transformed by the BBC and Spinfex Group. The dulcet tones of David Attenborough and footage from the BBC bring this space to life.
The Star knows how to put on a show, so when there's a light show on around town, they're ready to party. Vivid Lounge at Sky Terrace will take over The Star's rooftop – our bet is the light beam karaoke experience will be a huge hit. Karaoke on steroids – sing your heart out and have your performance beamed up outside The Star Event Centre.


In the fall of 2017, eight adventurous Nueva students enrolled in "Physics Research," a new course created by Nueva Upper School founding faculty member Mark Hurwitz. Mark was inspired by his own first immersive experience in research when, as a college senior, his electrical engineering professor recognized Mark's interests and offered him challenging problems to pursue.
That experience now drives Mark to develop opportunities for Nueva students to find inspiration in scientific research. With over 15 years' experience as a satellite-building researcher at UC Berkeley, Mark knows firsthand the importance of having his students grapple with authentic, real-world problems.
The US Invitational Young Physicists Tournament (USIYPT) provided such an opportunity. Currently in its 11th year, USIYPT is an annual, international physics research and debate tournament, judged by college professors, scientists, and engineers. Mark believed that the problems posed for the USIYPT were the perfect organizing principle for deep research, whether or not students participated in the competition.
"The USIYPT offered a set of serious problems in physics that were vetted by thoughtful organizers while also being accessible to high school students. These questions provided the potential for great depth, demanding our students develop skills in all aspects of scientific exploration: brainstorming, academic research, designing and building novel apparatus, data gathering, detailed analysis, and the ability to communicate and demonstrate their deep understanding," Mark said.
Physics I, or equivalent preparation, is a prerequisite for students to take Physics Research. Structuring this program as a class provided the environment of inquiry, structure, and dedicated time for the students to delve deeply into the tournament problems. Students made progress individually and in small teams, ran into inevitable obstacles, and (usually on their own) identified and acquired the knowledge they needed to overcome them.
According to Mark, the Nueva student-centered model that prioritizes learning driven by student interests was important to the successful preparation of solutions. Students naturally gravitated toward specific questions, while at the same time the class as a whole drew upon each individual's strengths to solve prickly problems.
The 2018 USIYPT took place at the end of January at Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA, with a record fifteen teams participating. At the heart of the tournament are "physics fights," where teams present their solutions to the four research problems, or critique a presentation. The topics and questions vary each year, covering a range of topics including electricity and magnetism, aerodynamics, optics and light, and mechanics.
Despite only having five months instead of the usual 12 to prepare (because they were a new team), Nueva had a strong showing, winning the Bibilashvili Award recognizing superior physics understanding. This was an excellent result for a first-time team at an international competition.
Senior Andrew Z. received plaudits for his work on electromagnetically coupled oscillators, and he and fellow teammate, Xander H., were recognized by peers for the complex apparatus they created, the high-quality data it produced, and the innovative directions they took their solutions. Junior Cameron H. and senior Nachi G. measured the period, eccentricity, and semi-major axis of the moon's orbit using a high-power camera. Juniors Tobias B. and Greg B. explored the aerodynamic forces on spinning balls, with Tobias' report including data from their ping-pong ball cannon and a Nueva-built wind tunnel. Juniors Peter A. and Ben S. studied the spectra of a light bulb filament at a range of temperatures, and Peter earned some of the strongest scores for his critical analysis of an opposing team. Andrew Z. also won three "Captains Awards" from the other team captains at the poster session.
Their participation in the USIYPT provided an opportunity that most students will not have until their undergraduate or even graduate careers. Because the final report had to be robust in the face of questioning by knowledgeable students from other schools and professional judges, both the work and treatment of potential errors had to be thorough. Teamwork was a key component, as each problem posed challenges too great for any one student. At the tournament, students had to present with confidence, absorb information quickly, think on their feet, and respond thoughtfully to questions. All Nueva team members not only rose to these myriad challenges, but also thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Pulling together, this team that performed so well and had such a great time created an experience that felt uniquely Nueva to everyone involved.
The 2019 tournament problems have already been released, with one of these proposed by Nueva based on a project that senior Eli V. performed in ninth grade! Nueva students are already hard at work on the new problems, but it is not too late for interested students to join. Current ninth and tenth graders who have taken or are currently taking Physics I are encouraged to contact Mark Hurwitz to learn more.


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Microfinance loan disbursement rises 20pc
Kazim Alam Published April 13, 2022
KARACHI: The disbursement of microfinance loans increased almost 20 per cent on a quarterly basis to Rs134.6 billion in October-December, latest data released by the Pakistan Microfinance Network shows.
The surge in disbursements was coupled with a 7.4pc quarterly increase in the gross loan portfolio, which amounted to Rs392.6bn. On an annual basis, outstanding microfinance loans rose 21pc in 2021, data showed.
"One of the major reasons for the quarterly rise in loan disbursements was the fact that wheat sowing takes place in the last three months of every year," said Ghazanfar Azzam, CEO of Mobilink Microfinance Bank, which is the largest provider of microloans in terms of the number of borrowers with a market share of 24.9pc.
Moreover, growth in the microfinance industry hit a snag when the pandemic hit the economy, he said. "Covid-19 led to a slowdown in disbursements. The pandemic is receding now and the industry is just getting back to its usual pace of growth," he added.
The microfinance industry disbursed 4.7 million loans in the three-month period under review, up 5.2pc from the preceding quarter.
There were 8.1m active borrowers at the end of October-December, 0.9pc lower than the number of borrowers at the end of the preceding quarter.
The average loan size in October-December was Rs28,292, up 13.9pc from Rs24,846 in the preceding quarter, on the back of a surge in disbursements.
Mr Azzam said one of the two reasons for such a sharp rise in the average loan size is inflation. Secondly, the State Bank of Pakistan has now allowed microfinance banks to disburse small business loans of up to Rs3m. This has resulted in an increase in the average loan size during the last quarter of 2021, he said.
"Our bank has started financing tractors and other commercial vehicles, which helped elevate the loan size of the entire microfinance industry," said the CEO of Mobilink Microfinance Bank, which is the third largest provider of microcredit in terms of the gross loan portfolio with a market share of 9.8pc.
He added that microfinance banks have now entered the housing space under the prime minister's scheme for subsidised housing — a move that's going to further increase the average loan size.
Published in Dawn, April 13th, 2022
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While the Patriots gear up for their game against the Chiefs on Monday night, the Eagles have already turned their attention to next Sunday, when New England visits Philadephia. More specifically, their attention was turned to their quarterback situation.
Vince Young, the backup to Michael Vick, led his team to victory on Sunday night against the Giants with an incredible fourth-quarter drive. Despite Young's drive, the Eagles are "optimistic" that Vick could be ready next week, a team source told Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Head coach Andy Reid said after Sunday's game that he'd prefer to "take it day by day," rather than make any announcements. Vick is recovering from two broken ribs.


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Fundraising party for the Geraldine Lavelle trust
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A 27-year-old Mayo woman is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a cycling accident last October. Geraldine Lavelle, Tullycommons, Castlebar, suffered a spinal fracture that left her paralysed from her chest down. Having spent several weeks in the Mater Hospital in Dublin, where she underwent major surgeries on her neck and spine, she is currently in the National Rehabilitation Hospital undergoing intensive rehabilitation. Now a major fundraising campaign has been launched to raise money for Geraldine's recovery.
Belcarra native brings 19 tech jobs to Castlebar
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in Castlebar this morning (Friday) to announce the creation of 19 new technology jobs in a leading cloud computing company.
Minister Bruton launches €88 million SFI data analytics research centre
Galway Advertiser / NewsThu, Dec 19, 2013
Insight, a new research centre for data analytics run by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), has been officially announced by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation Richard Bruton and the Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock.
Artists announced for TULCA 2013
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NEAL WHITE and Tina O'Connell, Bojan Fajfric, Sandra Johnston, and Robert Ellis will exhibit at the 2013 TULCA Festival of Visual Art.
Archaeological remote sensing module for Balla Secondary School
Balla Secondary School's transition year class have been selected to take part in an archaeological remote sensing module/workshop in partnership with Archaeolandscapes Europe.
McFadden promotes Springboard higher education opportunities
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Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD Nicky McFadden is encouraging those who are unemployed and interested in higher education to look into the opportunities on offer through the Springboard scheme.
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A GMIT technology student has helped enrich the lives of twin brothers with muscular dystrophy through the use of communications technology.
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The applications process for the Springboard initiative, offering free higher education and training for jobseekers, is now underway. In the month since it was launched, there were over 40,000 visitors to the Springboard web-page on www.bluebrick.ie/springboard and over 3,300 applications have been received.
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High end employment thrives in Athlone with 140 engineering jobs announced this week
Athlone Advertiser / NewsFri, Jun 24, 2011
Ericsson, the 35-year stalwart of Athlone technology, has announced a further expansion of its workforce with plans to employ a further 100 software engineers at its Blyry campus over the next two years, leading to a 12.5 per cent increase in its present workforce of 800.


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Aromantic Relationships
Help! I said yes to a dude who's now in love with me
By lollipop,
March 21, 2017 in Aromantic Relationships
Orientation: greyromantic?
Gender: nobinary
Pronouns: they/them but he/him is cool too
So my best friend and I have been friends for about two years. This year at school (yes, still in high school) our mutual friend began teasing us about being a couple. I wasn't phased by it, but he got really mad when ever she did this. So it turns out that he actually does have a crush on me and so when he asked me out I said sure, because I thought it was more of a joke. but now he's gone crazy and has been asking to kiss me (why do humans even do this) and I don't know how to tell him that I only like him platonically without breaking his heart. He knows I'm aromantic but he's sure that he'll get me to love him. HELP!
Gender: girl, a little bit to the left
I'll start off by saying that the fact that he believes he can magically change your aromanticism and make you fall in love with him is extremely unsettling. I'm sorry this is happening to you!
Maybe try telling him gently that you didn't really understand that he was being serious, and you didn't expect him to start asking to kiss you and stuff. Explain that it is uncomfortable for you and that you're sorry for the misunderstanding, but you like him platonically and not romantically. Try assuring him that it's nothing against him, you still care about him and like him, just platonically, and you can't change that. He'll probably still be upset no matter what you say, but if he truly is your friend, he'll respect your wishes. You shouldn't have to be in a relationship that makes you unhappy just to please your friend!
14 minutes ago, techno-trashcan said:
I second what @techno-trashcan said...the best policy is honesty, and there's no way you'll be able to tell him the truth without hurting him. But think about it this way--you're hurting him, and yourself, less, by being truthful about your feelings. You're freeing him from the anxiety of worrying that it's somehow his fault that you don't love him, and you're freeing yourself from the anxiety of trying to keep him happy at your own expense.
Even if he doesn't fundamentally understand that he isn't responsible for your aromanticism, please don't ever believe you are responsible for his confusion. To me it sounds like you've been quite clear in communicating your aromanticism. If he can't understand aromanticism, then that's not your fault. You simply can't get through to everybody.
Saber_Wing
Pronouns: she, her
Speaking as someone who carried on a high school relationship for damn near a year without understanding the difference between platonic and romantic relationships, I cannot stress enough that it would be best to let him down gently, and as soon as possible. He will get hurt. There's no way around it, but be honest with him. Try to explain as best you can that you are not capable of the type of love he wants from you. It's not something you can "change." Staying in a relationship under that assumption would be unfair to both of you.


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HORN OF AFRICA: UMCOR RESPONDS TO FAMINE IN THE REGION
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is working with partners already in the region to respond to the escalating famine in the Horn of Africa. This complex emergency is the culmination of crop failure, one of the worst droughts in 50 years, escalating food prices, and political unrest in the region.
UMCOR is sending grants to support the work of ACT Alliance, Church World Service, and GlobalMedic in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Funds will provide food, clean water, and shelter for those who are displaced and living in camps.
Your gifts to International Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #982450, designated to Horn of Africa Crisis, will support these and future efforts to alleviate suffering for so many.
INDONESIA: UMCOR CLOSES OFFICE
Six years and thousands of beneficiaries later, UMCOR has completed its mission and closed its doors in Indonesia—not before ensuring that once traumatized communities had rediscovered their capacity to be agents of their own development.
"UMCOR did an incredible job of staying around after most other [international] organizations had left, after the emergency money was spent, after the reconstruction was finished," said John Holveck, former head of mission of UMCOR Indonesia.
"We stayed and worked with the people to create a strategy that basically looked at how to transition from the emergency and reconstruction phases to longer-term, sustainable development through capacity building and community-driven development," Holveck said.
Read more about UMCOR Indonesia and how communities will benefit from UMCOR programs long into the future.
JFON: PROGRAM ADOPTS NEW STRUCTURE
During their most recent meeting, last April, UMCOR's board of directors adopted a resolution to separately incorporate the Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) ministry.
JFON will become a member corporation (currently referred to as National JFON) with UMCOR being the sole member, thus maintaining the connection and support that UMCOR has long provided the JFON program. UMCOR's JFON staff will move into this new entity.
This new structure will provide greater accountability, uniform policies and practices, and greater potential for growth. A strong board of directors will provide leadership, strategic governance, advice, and direction to the staff and volunteers of the organization.
A board nominating committee, consisting of UMCOR executives and representatives from both the UMCOR board and the JFON network, has been in conversation about the make-up of National JFON's founding board. The committee hopes to present a slate of nine potential board members to the UMCOR board at their October 2011 meeting for approval.
To support JFON's work, give to Justice for Our Neighbors, UMCOR Advance #901285.
JAPAN: EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RESPONSE
UMCOR is supporting The United Church of Christ in Japan (Kyodan) as they open disaster relief centers to coordinate long-term recovery and house volunteers. The centers are located in the Sendai and Ishinomaki areas of Japan, which were among the areas hardesthit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
The official death toll for this disaster has surpassed 15,300 people, with more than 8,200 individuals still missing. Damages are estimated at $305 billion, making this the costliest disaster on record. More than 72,550 buildings were completely destroyed, washed away, or burned to the ground.
To support UMCOR's work where it is needed most around the world, please give to UMCOR Undesignated, UMCOR Advance #999895.
UMCOR provides emergency relief in many areas of the world. To find out more about UMCOR's ministries, please visit umcor.org. You can donate to any project by placing a contribution in the offering plate at a local United Methodist church; by sending a check to UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068; or by calling 1-800-554-8583, where credit card donations are accepted. You can also give online by clicking any of the "Give Now" links. UMCOR is exempt from tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors.
And; please pray for those who are hungry, displaced, sick or in poverty because of these and other natural and human-made disasters, and for the workers who minister to them.


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Orange, San Diego Counties Receive $4 Million in New Housing Funding
November 12, 2020 3:50AM
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The Mendocino Apartments in Talega have 185 affordable housing units, but all are occupied. The average waiting list time is between six months to a year, depending on income factors. Photo: Eric Heinz
Sen. Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) announced this week that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) awarded more than $4 million to fund housing-related projects to local governments in the counties of Orange and San Diego.
According to Bates' office, the funding—a total of $4,002,677—is coming from the state's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. For Orange County, more than $1.27 million was allocated for operating subsidies for navigation centers, emergency shelters and administrative costs.
"I am pleased that the Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded more housing funding to Orange and San Diego counties," Bates, a member of the Senate Housing Committee, said in a press release.
San Diego County was allocated just shy of $2 million for new construction of rental housing and homebuyer assistance. In Oceanside specifically, the city was given $649,151 for new construction of emergency shelters.
Another $101,396 was allocated to the city of Rancho Santa Margarita for operating subsidies for permanent supportive housing.
"This funding will help house more people who are homeless and create more affordable long-term housing opportunities," Bates also said in the press release. "I will continue to work with stakeholders to build on existing efforts to alleviate California's housing crisis."
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