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Why Some Parents & Their Kids Are Demanding Genderless Shopping Spaces – Footwear News
Like every entrepreneur, Allie Friday has spent the last four months navigating the dramatic impact of the coronavirus. The owner of Atlanta's first genderless children's fashion store, Mini Friday, shut down her physical location after only a year, but she is finding success operating online only.
"First, you had people at home who had nothing else to do, so they were shopping. I was running little sales and things like that. Then you had the Black Lives Matter movement happen. It was great to see a lot of the people who knew me recognize my store as 'the Black-owned children's store.' So sales picked up again. Then, June came, and it was Pride Month. Obviously, we are all about supporting Pride and loving equally and everything in between."
Early on, the lack of diversity in children's product — and the staid way it was presented — inspired Friday to open the streetwear-focused Mini Friday last year. The mother of three recalled her now-9-year-old middle child having a strong sense of self at age 5. "She just was very adamant about not wearing dresses. She didn't like dolls. She liked trucks. It was hard because my other daughter, who is two years older than her, preferred princess everything."
Educating consumers about Mini Friday's mission has been critical, though it's not always an easy sell. "I've had comments like, 'She's making children gay or 'she's pushing homosexuality on children.' It shows the ignorance around gender and sexuality," said Friday. The retailer added she is proud that transgender children have shopped at the store.
"I've also had transgender adults who have come in or emailed me to say they wish the store had been around when they were children," she noted. While gender-neutral dressing isn't a new concept, it has been a growing part of the fashion conversation for the past few years. Major brands from Gucci to Zara introduced gender-fluid collections, and millennials and Gen Z consumers saw their spending power increase as interest rose in non-binary clothing. Adidas recently o'ffered Beyonce's Ivy Park debut collection as gender neutral. Target and Primark also feature genderless children's options.
Still, the majority of kids' retail sections haven't evolved, with girls and boys shopping in two distinct and separate areas — and parents said retailers haven't moved quickly enough. But major players said they are keeping the genderless movement top of mind.
Mini Friday's assortment caters to kids who don't want to follow outdated gender norms.
"We have this conversation every day as the gender lines have been blurred over the last four to five years in youth and sneaker culture. Our job is to choose the best, most on-trend items in the best color, and to give consumers the opportunity to pick what they want and style it how they want," said Randi Sikander, Foot Locker's senior director of kids' product strategy for North America. For many brands and retailers, it's imperative that they change their thinking — and fast.
Millennials and Gen Z prioritize spending money with brands that align with their values more than older generations — and Pew Research Center found that 35{09c3c849cf64d23af04bfef51e68a1f749678453f0f72e4bb3c75fcb14e04d49} of Gen Zers and 25{09c3c849cf64d23af04bfef51e68a1f749678453f0f72e4bb3c75fcb14e04d49} of millennials know at least one person who prefers being referred to with gender-neutral pronouns personally.
As these groups become parents, they're more likely to spend money with brands that prioritize inclusivity. Septembre Anderson, 37, and her 12-year-old son notice the di'fference in variety within boys' and girls' sections at many stores. "My son often shows interest in the girls' department, especially for colorful, more creative, flashier clothes," said Anderson, who shops at H&M, Uniqlo, Foot Locker, Champs and Adidas, where kids' sections are all merchandised by gender.
She has purchased tracksuits (including a gold velour one), pajamas and cardigans from girls' sections or stores specializing in girls' clothing. "[They have] fun headbands, accessories, sparkles, frills and other things that are appealing to children, while the boys' section is full of clothes that are mostly just smaller versions of men's clothes." On the flip side, Michelle Kivisto's older daughter has been shopping in the boys' section since preschool. The 8-year-old, a longtime lover of Thomas the Tank Engine, recently chose her sneakers, snow pants and boots from the boys' section.
"She hated the pink and purple colors that they offered for girls. I also bought athletic pants and shirts from the boys' section for her last year and this year for school clothes," Kivisto said. The mom pointed to Totes' rain boot display in Target as something she'd like to see more of. "[They offered] yellow, navy, pink and black — my oldest picked the yellow ones. The tags were not gendered boy boots or girl boots, just kids' boots."
Target confirmed to FN that all of its kids' shoes will be merchandised by style, not gender, going forward — reflecting the shift in how families shop. Kivisto thinks genderless children's sections are long overdue, and most other parents interviewed for this story shared the same feelings.
Jacqueline Ahlers — a mother of two sons and one daughter — lamented how even graphic superhero T-shirts are gendered. "You go over to girls' sections and instead of Batman, Superman, you only have Wonder Woman. But what if there's a little girl who wants to wear a Batman shirt?"
Conversely, Friday considered the power of a little boy having the option of a Wonder Woman T-shirt. "If he saw the movie and thought, 'Wow, what a strong woman,' allowing him to wear a Wonder Woman shirt could change the future of his relationship with women."
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By Martin Green15 December 2019
A factory worker from Grimsby landed a sensational £209,763 payout from a horse racing bet that saw him stake just £4.75. Machine operator Ralph Cooper chose four outsiders to win races at Newcastle and Newbury and placed a Lucky 15 on them. It includes four singles, six doubles, four trebles and a four-fold acca. His selections were 40/1 shot Prince Kayf, Bennys King at 10/1, Cornerstone Lad at 25/1 and the appropriately named Takingrisks at 20/1. Every single one came in and Cooper secured a life-changing payout from Betfred. "No-one will feel let down when it comes to opening Christmas presents this year," he said. "This money has come just at the right time. I'm still lost for words about what has happened."
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A Conservative peer overseeing a £100 million fund donated by the UK's five biggest gaming companies has called for tighter regulation of the industry. Peter Chadlington told the Financial Times the 2005 Gambling Act does not address the massive growth in online betting in the past decade. He added that there is not enough research into gambling harm, particularly on its potential to cause children to gamble later in life. William Hill, Ladbrokes Coral, Paddy Power Betfair, Sky Bet and Bet365 are the companies funding the scheme, which is designed to treat addiction. "The Gambling Act is absolutely certainly not fit for purpose in 2020 because when it was drawn up in 2005 we had about 18 per cent internet penetration in the country and now we are at over 90 per cent, so there is very little in the act that deals with online," Lord Chadlington said.
Europe's gross gaming revenue increased 11% last year to reach €22.2 billion, according to new figures from the European Gaming and Betting Association. Sports betting is the most popular online gambling activity, representing 43% of the total EU market share, with revenue of €9.4 billion. The UK was a major contributor as it accounted for €7.3 billion of the total European gross gaming revenue. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the EGBA, said: "Europe's online gambling market continues to show strong demand-driven growth and a switch to mobile devices. But its increased popularity reinforces the need for more consistent and strong consumer protections and industry standards across all EU countries. The current situation of diverging and sometimes conflicting regulations in EU countries is detrimental to consumers, authorities and operators alike."

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That's why we'll be asking legislators to vote for a 2016 State Budget that includes $4 million for protecting the Park's environment and an increase of last year's historic Catskill Park budget line item to $1 million.
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Jason Pociask (; born February 9, 1983) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He also was a member of the Florida Tuskers in the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

Early years
Pociask attended Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Indiana. As a senior, he tallied 47 receptions for 721 yards and 128 tackles. He contributed to a 14–1 record and an appearance in the state finals. He received Associated Press All-state and 4A Defensive Player of the Year honors.

College career
Pociask accepted a football scholarship from the University of Wisconsin. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 5 games as a backup tight end and playing on special teams.

As a sophomore he appeared in 13 games (5 starts), collecting one reception for 5 yards. As a junior, he appeared  in 11 contests (4 starts), making 4 receptions for 60 yards.

As a senior, he started 12 games, posting 7 receptions for 79 yards. He finished his college career with 41 games (21 starts) and 12 receptions for 144 yards.

Professional career

New York Jets
Pociask  was selected by the New York Jets in the 5th round (150th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. On August 5, 2006, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a season ending shoulder injury. In 2007, he appeared in 4 games as a backup tight end, making one reception for 7 yards. He was released on August 30, 2008.

New England Patriots
On September 1, 2008, he was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. He was released three days later on September 4.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 27, 2008, he was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 30. He was released on September 5, 2009.

Indianapolis Colts
On September 8, 2009, he was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. He was released on September 12. He was re-signed on September 16. He was released on September 17.

Carolina Panthers
On October 27, 2009, he was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was released on November 17.

Seattle Seahawks
On December 31, 2009, he was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. On January 5, 2010, he was promoted to the active roster for the playoffs. He was released on May 17, 2010.

Florida Tuskers (UFL)
On July 21, 2010, he signed with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He registered 12 receptions for 153 yards in 9 games (6 starts). He also contributed to the team winning the UFL Championship.

Dallas Cowboys
On August 15, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. He spent the final few weeks of training camp with the team before being released on September 3. He was signed to the practice squad on December 8.

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Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at 12:55 PM by Khadijah Thabit
Prominent Nigerian lawmaker, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has commented on the piece of writing below: "The government will do everything to make sure you don't read this Omojuwa article that tells you everything you need to know about the government's priorities. This should be translated and distributed to every Nigerian."
Below is the full text of the article by Japheth Omojuwa (b. in 1984), a Nigerian blogger, socio-economic and political commentator, environmental consultant and social media expert.
It may be a New Year, but as far as Nigeria's 2014 budget goes, it is the same old absurdity. If there is anything that stands the 2014 budget proposal out from those of recent years, it is that our budgets are getting better at getting worse.
Many New Year resolutions are likely to have been made by Nigerian public officials, easing the burden of poverty on Nigerians is definitely not one of them.
This is not a statement without an empirical background. If the budget is the most important document of a government's commitment to its people and their well-being, the 2014 budget tells one a lot about where the government's priorities lie.
According to the 2014 budget proposal, the State House will have two animals delivered to it this year for N14.5 million. That's about N7.25 million for each animal if they come at the same price. At least 80 per cent of Nigerians must understandably be jealous of both animals because 80 per cent of Nigerians don't have N14.5 million in any form, cash, liquid, in form of animals, properties or whatever. Those animals will come in already richer than most Nigerian citizens. At least one cannot say the government is not committed to animals.
All animals may/may not be equal but some animals are definitely more equal than Nigerians. Most Nigerians will never get a chance to look through the windows of Aso Villa, so there will never be a thing about seeing the animals, men and women dine on the same table, let alone see them share a semblance.
While you may never have earned N14.5 million your whole life, two animals will be bought for the entertainment of our President and his friends. The job of a president is a tough one and we must understand that. Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly, World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, said that 100 million Nigerians are living in extreme poverty conditions. The Federal Government has understandably faulted that claim. To emphasise the fact that it does not believe such claims, the government rather than look to unburden these Nigerians from the weight of poverty, has instead dedicated more money towards the continued beautification of the seat of power.
You cannot say Aso Rock does not need beautifying. How many Nigerians even know what Aso Rock looks like so how will they even know if the President even lives in a poor environment? To ensure that is not ever the case under this administration, N1.5 billion will be used to upgrade the facilities at Aso Rock villa this year. If you don't know what Aso Rock looks like, you at least know what N1.5 billion sounds like and if that is what will be used to upgrade Aso Rock this year, you must begin to have an understanding of the worth and look of Aso Rock itself.
If the cost of upgrading the facilities gets you remembering the fact that your next house rent is due soon enough, I believe knowing that N8 million will be used to upgrade the zoo at the Villa will get you upbeat about the fact that, if these animals can have their zoo upgraded with N8 million this year, maybe you will one day at least find that amount of money to build your own house. You probably don't have a car yet, or your car is as tattered as the cars of most of the people in government before they got government appointments, don't be sad about that.
N25 million has been dedicated to track the cars in the Presidential fleet. Who wants to go and steal cars in Nigeria's most guarded Villa? There is a new jet on the way, which will bring the Presidency's fleet to 11 jets. At that number, if the Federal Government decides to float an airline with those aircraft, they'd immediately be the second biggest airline in Nigeria. Who says we can't rent jets to African Presidents like Malawi's Joyce Banda who sold the country's only presidential jet and about 60 cars? You cannot blame President Joyce Banda for caring about her country's poor citizens. You cannot exactly say our President does not care either. For instance, the 2014 budget dedicates N76.3 million to the purchase of crested cutlery, flatware and glassware. Whoever says we are no longer the giant of Africa has not been reading up on our 2014 budget.
I will confess to you right away; it was depressing enough to see some line items in the budget, it is even more depressing to remember them all over again just to write this piece. In case your children are wondering whether they will ever see typewriters again, please let them know the Interior Ministry intends to spend N3million on the purchase of typewriters. You would have to agree computers are too mainstream for these ones but do computers even cost up to N3 million? Na wa o. The Ministry of Information will spend N300 million to wash the government's image in the foreign media during the year. This particular line certainly makes sense considering how much washing the image of our government constantly needs. Something dirty is always going on and the washing needs to meet the rate of the dirtying.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adokie, is not left out of the budget bazaar. His ministry will spend N181.3m on uniforms in 2014. You'd have to expect those uniforms to come with gold, diamond and Emerald studs. N1.8 billion was earmarked to connect Bayelsa State to the national grid but alas! Bayelsa was already connected to the national grid almost a decade ago. This N1.8 billion if passed, will not be misappropriated, it will be swallowed altogether. You cannot say all of these absurdities are not in line with the transformation agenda that has since emphasized the government's commitment to the promotion of impunity and unheralded corruption.
Stella Oduah's Aviation Ministry expects to spend N208 million to plant flowers and trees in the country's five major airports. This is marginally less than N255 million for two BMW cars so you cannot say things have not improved. They have improved from cars to trees.
So then what will Nigerians do? These are just a few of the absurdities in what has to be the country's worst budget in decades. Recurrent expenditure has increased, capital expenditure has reduced. Virtually every dime allocated to the former will get spent, this administration has never reached 40 per cent performance level for capital expenditure since coming on board.
The lawmakers will sit over this budget proposal and you would expect them to do the right thing; remove the weeds from this budget. That'd of course mean reducing the National Assembly's N150 billion allocation. N469 citizens of the National Assembly get to have a bigger budget than 23 Nigerian states of about 120 million Nigerians. If any political party that means well and wants change has any form of representation in our National Assembly, now will be the time to take a stand for the Nigerian people.
If they pass the 2014 budget, as dysfunctional and as anti-ordinary Nigerians as it is, we can safely say, whatever political party we vote for, of the current parties represented in the National Assembly, it will still be the same faecal composition of just another bull. Let's admit it: we, the common people of Nigeria, need help! These folk are more equal than us.
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Cover Story (view full-size image) Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) employs a photosensitizer, light, and oxygen to create a local [...] Read more. Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) employs a photosensitizer, light, and oxygen to create a local burst of reactive oxygen species that inactivate microorganisms. Here, we report the PDI of herpes simplex viruses by the botanical plant extract OrthoquinTM in a dose-dependent manner across a broad range of sub-cytotoxic concentrations. Orthoquin also inhibited adenovirus infection in a light-dependent manner, whereas vesicular stomatitis viruses were inhibited in a light-independent manner. View this paper.
Streptococcus thermophilus strains are among the most widely employed starter cultures in dairy fermentations, second only to those of Lactococcus lactis. The extensive application of this species provides considerable opportunity for the proliferation of its infecting (bacterio)phages. Until recently, dairy streptococcal phages [...] Read more.
Chloroviruses (family Phycodnaviridae) are dsDNA viruses found throughout the world's inland waters. The open reading frames in the genomes of 41 sequenced chloroviruses (330 ± 40 kbp each) representing three virus types were analyzed for evidence of evolutionarily conserved local genomic "contexts", [...] Read more.
The envelope glycoprotein (Env) plays a crucial role in the retroviral life cycle by mediating primary interactions with the host cell. As described previously and expanded on in this paper, Env mediates the trafficking of immature Mason-Pfizer monkey virus (M-PMV) particles to the [...] Read more.
Pancreatic islet transplantation is a promising treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus offering improved glycaemic control by restoring insulin production. Improved human pancreatic islet isolation has led to higher islet transplantation success. However, as many as 50% of islets are lost after transplantation [...] Read more.
The Human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) accessory protein Vpu modulates numerous proteins, including the host proteins CD4 and BST-2/tetherin. Vpu interacts with the Skp, Cullin, F-Box (SCF) ubiquitin ligase through interactions with the F-Box protein βTrCP (1 and/or 2). This interaction is dependent on [...] Read more.
Nipah disease is a highly fatal zoonosis which is caused by the Nipah virus. The Nipah virus is a BSL-4 virus with fruit bats being its natural host. It is mainly prevalent in Southeast Asia. The virus was first discovered in 1997 in [...] Read more.
The transmission cycle of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) requires that mosquito vectors get persistently infected with the virus, following its oral acqsuisition from a vertebrate host. The mosquito midgut is the initial organ that gets infected with orally acquired CHIKV. Following its replication in [...] Read more.
Viroids are smallest known pathogen that consist of non-capsidated, single-stranded non-coding RNA replicons and they exploits host factors for their replication and propagation. The severe stunting disease caused by Citrus bark cracking viroid (CBCVd) is a serious threat, which spreads rapidly within hop [...] Read more.
Dengue virus (DENV) is estimated to cause 390 million infections per year worldwide. A quarter of these infections manifest clinically and are associated with a morbidity and mortality that put a significant burden on the affected regions. Reports of increased frequency, intensity, and [...] Read more.
In 1955, Human adenovirus type 14 (HAdV-B14p) was firstly identified in a military trainee diagnosed as acute respiratory disease (ARD) in the Netherlands. Fifty years later, a genomic variant, HAdV-B14p1, re-emerged in the U.S. and caused large and fatal ARD outbreaks. Subsequently, more [...] Read more.
Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is a key effector of the inflammasome complex in response to pathogens and danger signals. Although it is well known that assembly of the inflammasome triggers proteolytic cleavage of the biologically inactive precursor pro-IL-1β into its mature secreted form, the mechanism [...] Read more.
A key step for broad viral detection using high-throughput sequencing (HTS) is optimizing the sample preparation strategy for extracting viral-specific nucleic acids since viral genomes are diverse: They can be single-stranded or double-stranded RNA or DNA, and can vary from a few thousand [...] Read more.
Tetherin (BST2/CD317/HM1.24) has emerged as a key host-cell ·defence molecule that acts by inhibiting the release and spread of diverse enveloped virions from infected cells. We analysed the biological features of canine tetherin and found it to be an unstable hydrophilic type I [...] Read more.
The Saccharomycetaceae yeast family recently became recognized for expanding of the repertoire of different dsRNA-based viruses, highlighting the need for understanding of their cross-dependence. We isolated the Saccharomyces paradoxus AML-15-66 killer strain from spontaneous fermentation of serviceberries and identified helper and satellite viruses [...] Read more.
Members of the family Filoviridae, including Ebola virus (EBOV) and Marburg virus (MARV), cause severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and nonhuman primates. Given their high lethality, a comprehensive understanding of filoviral pathogenesis is urgently needed. In the present studies, we revealed that the [...] Read more.
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is associated with various diseases which are designated as PCV2-associated diseases (PCVADs). Their severity varies among breeds. In the diseased pigs, virus is present in monocytes, without replication or full degradation. PCV2 entry and viral outcome in primary [...] Read more.
Open AccessReview Creating Disease Resistant Chickens: A Viable Solution to Avian Influenza?
Influenza A virus (IAV) represents an ongoing threat to human and animal health worldwide. The generation of IAV-resistant chickens through genetic modification and/or selective breeding may help prevent viral spread. The feasibility of creating genetically modified birds has already been demonstrated with the [...] Read more.
Live attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIV) have prevented morbidity and mortality associated with influenza viral infections for many years and represent the best therapeutic option to protect against influenza viral infections in humans. However, the development of LAIV has traditionally relied on empirical methods, [...] Read more.
The high human cost of Zika virus infections and the rapid establishment of virus circulation in novel areas, including the United States, present an urgent need for countermeasures against this emerging threat. The development of an effective vaccine against Zika virus may be [...] Read more.
Oncolytic viruses (OV) are engineered to infect, replicate in and kill cancer cells. Currently, the OV therapeutic approach is mainly restricted to neoplasia amenable to direct local administration of viral particles, while the possibility of a systemic delivery of cancer-tropic viruses would extend [...] Read more.
The Bowman‒Birk inhibitor (BBI), a protease inhibitor derived from soybeans, has been extensively studied in anti-tumor and anti-inflammation research. We recently reported that BBI has an anti-HIV-1 property in primary human macrophages. Because HSV-2 infection plays a role in facilitating HIV-1 sexual transmission, [...] Read more.
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is the main pathogen of severe hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are recognized as pivotal factors during the pathogenesis of viral infection. However, the critical functions of lncRNAs in EV71–host interactions have not been characterized. Here, for the [...] Read more.
Banna virus (BAV) is considered to be an emerging human pathogen that is transmitted by blood-sucking insects. BAV was isolated from various species of mosquitoes, midges, and livestock. It is widely distributed geographically, since it was identified in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Previously [...] Read more.
HcDNAV (a type species of Genus Dinodnavirus) is a large double-stranded DNA virus, which lytically infects the bloom-forming marine microalga Heterocapsa circularisquama Horiguchi (Dinophyceae). In the present study, detailed observation of the HcDNAV particle and its infection process was conducted via field [...] Read more.
The exo-xis region of lambdoid bacteriophage genomes contains several established and potential genes that are evolutionarily conserved, but not essential for phage propagation under laboratory conditions. Nevertheless, deletion or overexpression of either the whole exo-xis region and important regulatory elements can significantly influence [...] Read more.
Vertical transmission of Streptococcus agalactiae can cause neonatal infections. A culture test in the late stage of pregnancy is used to screen for the presence of maternal S. agalactiae for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis. For the test, a vaginal–rectal sample is recommended to be [...] Read more.
Recombination among porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses (PRRSVs), coupled with point mutations, insertions, and deletions occurring in the genome, is considered to contribute to the emergence of new variants. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of a PRRSV field strain, designated [...] Read more.
Maternal infection with Zika virus (ZIKV) during pregnancy can result in neonatal abnormalities, including neurological dysfunction and microcephaly. Experimental models of congenital Zika syndrome identified neural progenitor cells as a target of viral infection. Neural progenitor cells are responsible for populating the developing [...] Read more.
Open AccessPerspective Ebola Virus Maintenance: If Not (Only) Bats, What Else?
The maintenance mechanisms of ebolaviruses in African forest ecosystems are still unknown, but indirect evidences point at the involvement of some bat species. Despite intense research, the main bat-maintenance hypothesis has not been confirmed yet. The alternative hypotheses of a non-bat maintenance host [...] Read more.
For the past two decades, norovirus pandemic variants have emerged every 3–5 years, and dominate until they are replaced by alternate strains. However, this scenario changed in 2016 with the co-circulation of six prevalent viruses, three of which possessed the pandemic GII.4 Sydney [...] Read more.


Nigerians are very gullible when it comes to mixing wealth with religion. No wonder they are fooled by prayers on social media.
But what captures my attention here was the comment made by a user; that Dangote and the rest didnt make billions by typing amen on social media.
Only the sensible ones will agree.


I'll answer in detail for my yoga teacher and you. She teaches how to flow and find your edge.
First, Thorncraft Publishing releases a new book this fall. Beverly Fisher's novella Grace Among the Leavings is the second title I'll publish under Thorncraft. The narrator of the novella is Grace, a child whose father fights in the Civil War. Grace Among the Leavings has received advanced praise from Barry Kitterman, Amy Wright, and Malcolm Glass, all of whom are authors living in and familiar with this region.
I'm pleased that Steven M. Walker and I are working together again on the book cover. We're expecting to release our final version of the book cover for Grace Among the Leavings within the next month.
I think of yoga positions as design with intention. In front of my computer, I try to do the same. I toggle back and forth between writing copy and editing little commas, to designing books and a website. Yes, a website for Thorncraft Publishing. I'm slowly designing it and expect to go live within 6 weeks with an abbreviated version of what I intend for the future.
The newness blooms. My to-do list never gets shorter. My baby is making music with pots and pans, and my daughter has a (roller-skating-in-circles) summer break plan for me. Wheeeee! the calendar fills. In yoga class, I breathe and flow. Stare at the screw in the wall. Forget about layouts, HTML code, diapers, dinners, and photo sizes. Stretch my joints and limbs. "Find your edge," the teacher reminds the class, "but only as long as it feels good," she says.
Back at home, I look at my daughters. I remember the to-do list. For Thorncraft, I made a decision to focus on publishing women authors and make their work available as I can. Even if I'm a one-woman indie publisher, the books are still available–the voices are in the world, not silenced in journals that don't get printed and drafts that don't become final versions. When I think about working all hours, "what's new" is something every moment, and finding my edge, I do feel good right now.
More info about Grace Among the Leavings by Beverly Fisher and thorncraftpublishing.com coming soon!
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Tinubu VS Obi: A Comparative Analysis
By Halima Abdulkadiri On Dec 3, 2022
By Collins Mbakwe
In what could well pass as one of his best and most lucid times, the integrity-challenged and cognitively impaired presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress made an excellent comment about the incoming President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Peter Obi, when he inferred that he is not at the same level with Peter Obi. Even though some people took umbrage at that statement considering it an insult to the man who has disposed himself excellently as the most cerebrally and morally qualified presidential candidate, I find it very easy to agree with Asiwaju, even if it is for this once. Certainly, Tinubu is not at the same level as Peter Obi, and I will give you reasons why;
1. The history of Peter Obi's multibillion Naira wealth is as transparent as daylight, and Nigerians haven't had to make special efforts to find out how he made his money. Peter Obi is a diligent and prudent businessman who built his father's modest business in Onitsha into a continental conglomerate with interests cut across finance, beverages, etc. Tinubu's path to massive wealth is as mysterious as his name and academic credentials. It would only take a man with his level of shameless immorality to boast of such wealth, which there is credible evidence to link with drug peddling, fraud, stealing public funds, etc.
Peter Obi's roots in Agulu are well-known. His father's name is known, and he has known siblings and relatives. Apart from Tinubu's late foster mother, some of his children and his current wife, Tinubu's most basic history is shrouded in secrecy. We do not know if he is genuinely Yekini Amoda or Bola Tinubu, we do not know if he hails from Osun State or Lagos State, and we do not even know any sibling of his to inquire about his natural origins. A man with such an oblique background cannot be at the same level as a man whose entire history is in the public domain and highly verifiable, too.
Both Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu were governors and have been politically visible since 2002. While Peter Obi retains the history as probably, the only governor in Nigeria's Fourth Republic who did not leave any debt for his successor but rather left multiple billions of Naira in cash and investments, Tinubu left Lagos with multiple billions of dollars in debt and is accused of having diverted many of Lagos' assets to his personal use. Today, after scouring everywhere they could, the only thing being discussed about Peter Obi's time in power is the propriety or otherwise of the investments he made, not the money he stole or the assets of Anambra diverted to his personal use.
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Peter Obi, an opposition politician, is among the few politicians and former governors in Nigeria without any pending corruption charges. Tinubu had been docked by the Code of Conduct Tribunal over allegations of fraud and insincere dealings relating to his time as governor of Lagos State. He is facing numerous investigations by the EFCC and other anti-graft agencies over allegations, including pocketing Lagos revenue channels into his private pockets. Peter Obi had consistently challenged anyone with evidence that he stole a dime of Anambra money when he was governor to present the evidence. He would quit the presidential race. Tinubu cannot attempt such a challenge because he knows that not a few Nigerians know that he has breathing skeletons in his cupboard.
Peter Obi owns businesses abroad and transacted multiple millions of dollars worth of businesses long before he ventured into politics. Still, there is no report anywhere that he had been investigated, indicted or had cause to forfeit any money to law enforcement in any part of the world. Tinubu forfeited 460,000 Dollars to American authorities when he was investigated for money laundering and drug trafficking. Peter Obi cannot be at the same level as an indicted drug baron and money launderer.
Tinubu is accused of turning Lagos State into his fiefdom, as he has become a parasite to that State, installing one governor after another and removing anyone who refuses to dance to his tunes. Peter Obi moved on as soon as his tenure elapsed as Anambra governor. He does not draw a dime from Anambra State accounts, as he neither took a piece of land nor received any allowances from the State government.
Most importantly, Peter Obi is a walking solution to Nigerian problems. Unlike Tinubu, the former Anambra State governor is selling his programs and ideas to Nigerians, and his ideas have given Nigerians great hope that Nigeria can work again. Tinubu is so uninspiring, and his face on posters and his speeches at campaign rallies and other events get Nigerians worried about the slightest prospect of such a man taking over the reins of governance in our struggling nation.
There are over a thousand reasons why Tinubu cannot equate Peter Obi. If we were in a clime where competence and character are given their proper consideration, an individual like Tinubu wouldn't be in a hall where Peter Obi is speaking and had we not been a nation of impunity where common thieves are garlanded as heroes and kings, maybe, Tinubu's highest attainment would have been as Chief chauffeur to Peter Obi.
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Mitt Romney Is Still Against Gay Marriage
It's probably safe to say that Mitt Romney is not celebrating the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that Proposition 8, the California initiative banning gay marriage, is unconstitutional. "Today, unelected judges cast aside the will of the people of California who voted to protect traditional marriage," Romney said following the decision. "This decision does not end this fight, and I expect it to go to the Supreme Court. That prospect underscores the vital importance of this election and the movement to preserve our values. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman, and, as president, I will protect traditional marriage and appoint judges who interpret the Constitution as it is written and not according to their own policies and prejudices."
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Teen stabbed in back in fight involving 10 youths
PUBLISHED: 11:35 23 March 2019 | UPDATED: 15:22 23 March 2019
Police at the scene of a stabbing on Mountbatten Drive in Old Catton. Picture Peter Walsh.
A teenage boy has been stabbed in the back following a fight involving a gang of youths in Old Catton.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance involving up to 10 youths in Mountbatten Drive at about 9.25pm yesterday (Friday, March 22).
During the incident a boy, aged in his late teens, suffered stab wounds to his back.
He was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment; however, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
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Two men, both in their late teens and from the Norwich area, have since been arrested in connection with the incident and have been taken into custody where they will be questioned later today.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone with information, should contact Sergeant Pete Wilson at Norwich CID on 101.
The incident came at the end of a nationwide knife amnesty.
Norfolk Constabulary was one of 44 forces across the country taking part in Operation Sceptre - a week of action taking place to highlight the risks carrying a blade can bring as well as targeting offenders who use and carry knives.
People had been urged to hand over knives, machetes and other bladed items at police stations without fear of being prosecuted.
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Cloud Computing and Government: Background, Benefits, Risks
Editors: George I. Nikolov
Cloud computing, an emerging form of computing where users have access to scalable, on-demand capabilities that are provided through Internet-based technologies, has the potential to provide information technology services more quickly and at a lower cost, but also to introduce information security risks. Cloud computing can both increase and decrease the security of information systems in federal agencies. Potential information security benefits include those related to the use of virtualization, such as faster deployment of patches, and from economies of scale, such as potentially reduced costs for disaster recovery. Risks include dependence on the security practices and assurances of a vendor, dependency on the vendor, and concerns related to sharing of computing resources. This book provides an overview of the background, benefits, and risks of cloud computing and government usage. (Imprint: Nova)
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Information Security: Federal Guidance Needed to Address Control Issues with Implementing Cloud Computing, pp. 1-38
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State of Public Sector Cloud Computing, pp. 39-74
(Vivek Kundra, Federal Chief Information Officer, CIO Council)
Opening Statement of Chairman Edolphus Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 75-76
Opening Statement of Chairwoman Diane E. Watson, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 77-78
Statement of Vivek Kundra, Federal Chief Information Officer, Administrator for Electronic Government and Information Technology, Office of Management and Budget, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 79-86
Statement of Dr. David McClure, Associate Administrator, Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, General Services Administration, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 87-96
Testimony of Cita M. Furlani, Director, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 97-104
Information Security: Governmentwide Guidance Needed to Assist Agencies in Implementing Cloud Computing, pp. 105-112
(Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information Security Issues, (GAO))
Statement of Scott Charney, Corporate Vice President, Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Corporation, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 113-124
Testimony of Daniel F. Burton, Jr., Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, Salesforce.com, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 125-134
Testimony of Mike Bradshaw, Director, Google Federal, Google Inc., before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 135-140
Written Testimony of Nicklous Combs, Chief Technology Officer, EMC Federal, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 141-146
Written Testimony of Gregory R. Ganger, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Hearing on "Cloud Computing: Benefits and Risks of Moving Federal IT into the Cloud", pp. 147-154
Cloud Computing: Overview of Information Assurance Concerns and Opportunities, pp. 155-162
(National Security Agency)
Cloud Computing and Cyber Defense, pp. 163-170
(Bob Gourley, Chief Technology Officer, Crucial Point LLC)
The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing, pp. 171-176
(Peter Mell, Tim Grance, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Information Technology Laboratory)
Defense, Security and Strategies
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Although Summer has just officially started most of us have been planning our getaways for a few months now but what about making the most of the weekends we spend at home? Well, we thought it would be a good idea to look at some of the things that will make the staycations and weekends as good as they can be. Over the next few weeks we'll be looking at everything from food, crafty outdoor ideas, and of course the latest gadgets to make your home gatherings as good as a weekend getaway.
Our first installment could be a must for those of you with a pool or traveling anywhere that you think music will enhance the mood. Fo r that reason we love the wireless line from Ultimate Ears. I know Bluetooth speakers are nothing new but they seem to be listening to the customer feedback and keep making the technology improvements that make these "must have" items for everyone from the techie to the homemaker.
We really like the Wonderboom speaker line ($99 USD) first and foremost because they simply sound good. The can reach good volume without sounding like the base is working too hard and going to crack at any moment. Perfect around the pool (or in it for that matter is they are waterproof) and the small size makes them easy to move around or take on take on vacation. They are easy to connect to wirelessly to your phone or other device, which is key as most of us aren't ready to start coding anytime soon nor do you want to stop hosting, serving, or conversing to figure out why there is silence in the background. Lastly, they come in some really cool colors that could actually enhance the décor of a room, loft, or patio.
The UE Roll 2 $99 is a slightly tamed version of the Wonderboom but also a good find. Now the sound quality is not as good but it is designed to be your "lunch pail" speaker. It can also take the water, the sand, but a pounding as well. Still very parable to other devices, it makes a great vacation idea. The key to this speaker is its ability to be taken on the go. Either attached to a backpack, keychain, mountain bike, or bikini bottom when roller blading, it makes a cool accessory. Although they come in multiple colors and a couple of cool patterns, only three basic are really accessible the others you will struggle to find.
Ether models make great gifts and a must have for beach runs or pool lounging.


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A review of China Sports Law Week 2019 – "Inclusivity, Integrity and Insights"
As part of the LexVeritas WorldConnect Series, the inaugural China Sports Law Week was held from 29 July to 3 August in Beijing, and from 5 – 7 August in Shanghai, China. A wide array of topics were discussed, spanning from football agents' regulation to current issues in sponsorship and broadcasting rights.
The aim of China Sports Law Week is to educate people (both domestically and internationally) about the development of sports law in China, defined by the values of "inclusivity, integrity & insights". The plan of the organiser, LexVeritas Sports and International Law Group, is to stage the China Sports Law Week as an annual event. To be inclusive, the topics in the inaugural edition looked beyond sports law issues, and enquired into the cultural, economic and legal significance of English football and the lessons that might be learned from it in China, including how football can be used to enhance youth development.
The speakers included not only sports law practitioners but also industry professionals, such as the chairperson and main coaches of Clubfootbal FC, a local grassroots football club established almost two decades ago in Beijing by Brits, Rowan Simons and his partners. Youth training personnel from a Chinese Super League Club also shared their views on young players' sustainable development in the club.
This feature piece gives interested readers an insight into what happened during the week and the key issues that were discussed. Readers can also click the link included in each topic for more details of a specific event.
Exploring the issues in Beijing and Shanghai
The event venues were deliberately set across Beijing and Shanghai so that participants explore the cities' hidden gems. There were three main topics that were discussed in seminar format, all held in newly refurbished WeWork spaces, traditional and modern, situated in Beijing courtyard(四合院), CBD office buildings, and former hotels:
Regulation of Football Agents (Monday 29 July)
The seminar on regulation of football agents was staged due to the interest we recently received regarding this subject. My general impression however, after consulting colleagues and friends, was that the Chinese sport market might not yet be ready to consume a detailed course on the topic similar to those popular in Europe. Therefore, when leading sports law barrister and LawInSport Editorial Board Member, Nick de Marco QC (Blackstone Chambers, London), agreed to travel to China to speak at the inaugural China Sports Law Week, we invited him to talk about the general regulatory framework for agents and the latest international developments.
Jurisprudence on agents' regulations originating from China is scarce, so there was not much discussion from the participants. There was however a lot of interest in the cases Nick used to illustrate the practical issues in representing players. From Raheem Sterling's transfer trajectory, the participants learnt about the new concept (for Chinese practitioners) of the "sell-on clause". When a participant enquired about the transfer fee regarding a player who could no longer play after signing with a new club, the tragic circumstances of Emiliano Sala's case were discussed.
After hosting the seminar it seems to us that a level of interest and enthusiasm for football agents definitely exists in China, but it needs to be properly cultivated and guided, which will probably take a few years to develop into real demands that will only grow in tandem with the Chinese sports industry, especially the professional sports market.
For more detailed report on the Seminar on Football Agent Regulations, please click here.
Sports Sponsors' Roundtable (Tuesday 30 July)
We organised a roundtable for sports sponsors because sponsorship is by far the most common way for Chinese companies to engage in international sports. Compared to international events licensing or broadcasting rights deals, sponsorship has lower thresholds and more varieties to allow wider scope of participation. Thereof the legal issues involved are of practical concern for companies already engaged in sports sponsorship or considering a potential deal.
In the morning session, the author briefed the participants about taxation of sponsorship agreements in China (for more information on which, please see this LawInSport article1) to familiarise Chinese sponsors with the tax obligations they potentially incur when entering into a sponsorship deal with international events or stakeholders. Nick and I also led a discussion on betting companies' dominance in sports sponsorship – the case of Huddersfield Town FC's shirt front2 was just captivating.
In the afternoon session, we invited two parties now seeking sponsorship to make a presentation, in the hope that the Sports Law Week might give them an opportunity to find suitable sponsors. Rowan Simons, chair of ClubFootball FC and the most faithful advocate for grassroots football in China, made a personal appeal to the audience on behalf of the football club. His presentation was so moving that everyone in the room held breath to listen. It was not a business-like presentation that one would normally anticipate from sponsorship seekers – it was storytelling, a story about advocating the value of grassroots football in China, a concept that is still relatively alien in China. Following Rowan's presentation, a representative of Beijing Youth Championship also introduced the event and its sponsorship package.
For more detailed report on Sports Sponsors' Roundtable, please click here. For detailed report on Rowan Simons' presentation on behalf of ClubFootball FC, please click here.
Sports insurance and broadcasting rights (Thursday 1 August)
We picked the issue of sports insurance because it was critical for athletes but strikingly underdeveloped (especially with respect to professional sports) in China. However, it is positive to note that there have been developments recently, as the Chinese Basketball Association announced in April this year the first ever loss-of-value insurance plan (in association with China Life Company) for professional basketball players. Currently there have been a rich selection of insurance providers for amateur sports, such as Baozhunniu, whose representative made a presentation on its insurance plans designed for amateur sports players on Thursday 1 August.
The afternoon session was dedicated to broadcasting rights issues now hotly debated not only in China but worldwide. The author led the discussion based on an article "Why Sports Broadcasters in China Cannot Currently Rely on Copyright Law to Protect against Unauthorised Livestreams and Possible Solutions" she published earlier this year with LawInSport (available to view here3). The author advocated that the most effective way to protect broadcasting rightsholders against unauthorised live sports, under the current legislative framework in China, was to frame the right as an economic right to benefit from its exclusivity based on contract rather than a "broadcasting right" under the current PRC Copyright law. Broadcasters might consider rephrasing their licensing agreement from the events' organisers (or the end rightsholders) to clarify that the "broadcasting right" in the English language should cover more extensive scope (i.e., encompassing online streaming) than the ambit of "broadcasting right(转播权)" as defined under the PRC Copyright Law.
We also hosted a number of more informal events. The "GREAT Grassroots Football Day" (Wednesday 31 July) was set at a café adjacent to the training ground owned by the Chinese Super League club Beijing Sinobo Guoan FC, where Coach Alex Arnold from Liverpool, now Director of Football at ClubFootball FC, elaborated on the English football system right in front of the pitch. A former Academy coach at Liverpool FC, now working in China as a foreign coach for more than six years, Coach Alex eloquently expressed his "outsider's view from the inside", on China's new football direction. For more detailed report on the GREAT Grassroots Football Day, please click here.
On the evening of 31 July, a Dinner Book Talk on Football and the Law was hosted at Insight Books, Beijing, a creative space run by an interior designer, which could be quickly turned from a bookstore to a theatre like forum for events like this. The owner of Insights Book also invited Nick de Marco QC to recommend a list of books to be shared with other readers. It is expected that Insight Books will soon pioneer the bookstores in China to have a selection of books dedicated to sport related subjects. Insight Books also expects to host more sport themed events in the near future.
On Saturday 3 August 2019, we hosted a Summer Soccer Family Fun event at Shenglu Heligan Garden, a joint initiative by the Heligan Garden in Cornwell, England and a local winery (Shenglu). The Lost Gardens of Heligan was understood to have provided project consultancy to Shenglu, to develop an authentic English garden in the city of Beijing.
Rob Skupien, an experienced football coach and Assistant Director of Coaching from ClubFootball FC, hosted a sharing session to parents (all Chinese) of about 20 children on how football could support child development. Conducted in an interactive way, he introduced the "Four Corner Approach" and "SMILES" teaching rules he adopted to teach football. In addition, he quoted the book Mindset by Carol Dweck to illustrate how to communicate with kids for their sporting activities. Assistant Coach Michael Zhan facilitated the translation work for both the sharing session and a subsequent try-out session where boys and girls (ranging from 3-year old to 12-year old) were having fun and experiencing the English style of playing football with Coaches Rob, Sam and Michael.
The objective of the Family Fun event was to showcase to Chinese parents that – contrary to many Chinese parents' belief, sports, like football, can actually enhance rather than hold back child education and development. Sports should not be sacrificed for schoolwork; rather, sports and schoolwork complement each other. More importantly, sport should be integral part of the education. Some parents found the event refreshing, which inspired them to reflect and re-consider how they would like to schedule their children's afterschool time. For more detailed report on Summer Soccer Family Fun event, please click here.
Cultural nuances and an open floor to encourage exchange of ideas
The events during the week took a diverse range of forms, so as to facilitate active participation by audience from different professions and age groups. In order to encourage open discussion and exchange of ideas, the majority of the events took a casual format where the floor was opened up following the main speakers' session, so that members of the audience with relevant experience could share their own experiences and give feedback.
Wenshi, an amateur snooker player and licensed referee who made the trip from Wuhan, Hubei province, shared at the Seminar on Broadcasting Rights his observations on the "snooker culture" in China, and how it interacted with the quality of the sport's broadcasting and future development of snooker in China. He concluded that it was the lack of "snooker culture" that prevented the further developments of snooker in China. In order to develop the sport in the Chinese market, priority should be given to education. The general public and potential participants of the sport needs to be better educated about the tradition and culture that form the foundations of the sport. Starting from education, snooker in China could develop more informed fans and only informed crowds interested in snooker might realise any commercialisation ambitions.
Clearly the discussion that day refreshed in him his memories about snooker, and how difficult it was, as a young Chinese man, to pursue sports as a career (see also Michael Zhan's story below). Wenshi was so motivated that after returning from the Sports Law Week he even registered a media platform on Wechat dedicated to snooker (the Chinese counterpart of WhatsApp) where anyone can use the platform to circulate articles. Inspired by the discussion he led at the Seminar on Broadcasting Rights, he wrote the first article to critically reflect on the culture of snooker in China. The article was widely circulated and positively received.
The Sports Law Week deliberately arranged abundance of social opportunities in the forms of tea breaks, social lunch, dinner and drinks to encourage networking. From a cultural perspective, it is interesting to note that Chinese people are less inclined to join evening social events such as drinks or book talks. Most Chinese, especially professionals, are still accustomed to traditional, or formal settings for networking, such as lectures or conferences scheduled during work hours. Also, the Chinese care more about food, rather than drinks. When we staged a beautifully arranged Chinese style lunch (served hot) and desert by a local boutique kitchen, the Chinese guests were all attracted to the lunch/tea-break area where they happily networked just as actively as their western colleagues in drink events!
We also experimented some interesting sponsorship work by winning food sponsorship from local cafes such as Paddy O'Shea'S (drink sponsor), Joe's Bar and Kitchen (sandwich sponsor), and A Corner Studio (dessert sponsor). It is worth noting that Paddy O'Shea'S and Joe's are probably the most popular sports bars in Beijing city, both enjoying iconic status in expat sports fan community. A Corner Studio was once football fans' beloved gathering spot in the town. One thing the author is exceptionally proud about is that all our sponsors, including WeWork (venue sponsor for three events), Insight Books (venue sponsor for Football and the Law Book Talk), WordsTalk (a translation agency who sponsored the tea break for the Beijing Arbitration Commission Sports Dispute Resolution Forum), Rebrew (venue sponsor for the GREAT Grassroots Football Day), in addition to the bars and cafes mentioned above, were all very happy with their sponsor experience. Through their respective sponsorship we formed long lasting, supportive friendship and I am sure all of them will be with us in the years to come.
Transcending the law and engaging the wider sports industry
It might be surprising that most participants of the "Sports Law Week" were non-lawyers, consisting of sports professionals (such as football club personnel, sports business professional, sports journalists, or people involved or interested in football agent work).
This is in fact an encouraging sign, as industry engagement was exactly the motivation and indeed the objective of initiating the China Sports Law Week. It was intended and planned as an awareness raising project (rather than a marketing activity), to educate the sports stakeholders in China that law matters to the industry. The seminars with a leading sports law expert from the UK, Mr. Nick de Marco QC, demonstrates that critical legal issues in the more mature UK sports sector are now starting to emerge in the Chinese market. It would be thus worthwhile to start looking into these issues, learning from relevant foreign experiences, and finding suitable local solutions.
The Sports Dispute Resolution Forum
Lawyers tended to be most interested in the sessions on sports insurance, broadcasting rights and in particular, the Sports Dispute Resolution Forum held at the Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC or Beijing International Arbitration Center) as part of the BAC Forum for Selected Professionals. This event was mainly attended by legal professionals. Notably, the sports channel of Beijing Television Station (BTV) made a TV coverage of the Sports Dispute Resolution that was broadcasted across China on 3 August. For BTV coverage of the Dispute Resolution Forum, please click here.
Following the welcome address by Mr. Chen Fuyong, Deputy Secretary of BAC, and Dr. Jiang Tao, Professor and Deputy Director of the Sports Law Institute, China University of Political Science and Law, Nick de Marco QC addressed the audience about the two main types of sports dispute, namely regulatory disputes and sports commercial disputes. He also directed the audience's attention to the major challenge now faced with sports dispute resolution – the issue of fairness and its significance to individual rights. Finally, Nick laid out his thoughts on the future improvement of sports dispute resolution mechanism, and made a brief introduction to Sport Resolutions, a dispute resolution organisation in the UK dedicated solely to the sports sector.
The author mainly discussed the issue of the applicable jurisdiction in sports dispute resolution. Taking the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup and other international sports events as examples, the author explained that the jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) found its basis from the Olympic Charter, FIFA Statutes, charter documents of other international sports organizations or athletes' entry forms for participating in a specific sporting event. Taking into consideration that many Chinese clients struggled to understand why foreign law mattered in contracts that expressly opted for PRC law, she addressed the applicable law issues in disputes heard in international sports organisations (such as FIFA) that might be further appealed to CAS.
Based on well-established CAS jurisprudence, the author explained to the audience that Article 58 of the CAS Arbitration Rules (pointing to applicable FIFA regulations) would take precedence over the law chosen by the parties. In accordance with Article 57 (2) of the FIFA Statutes, Swiss law will guide and supplement the interpretation of FIFA rules. Therefore, when negotiating and drafting relevant agreements or handling relevant disputes, Chinese parties should fully consider the impact of international rules and foreign laws (such as the laws of Switzerland) on the case, and pay attention to the differences between Chinese and Western cultures so as to defend their legitimate rights and interests.
Two quick anecdotes to end
Among all the participants, from a variety of background, a 17-year old high school student Sam was exceptionally impressive. He made the trip from Tianjin (a city nearby Beijing) especially for the Sports Law Week, managed to self-fund the travel and accommodation costs independently from part-time job (rather than relying on family support), and attended almost all the events with high level of attention. He made his objective clear – to learn as much as possible from the Sports Law Week and realise his dream to study the Sports Management BSc Degree at Loughborough University.
Michael Zhan, the young assistant coach at ClubFootball FC, also impressed. He was expected to graduate from a reputable Beijing University majored in software engineering. However, his passion for career seems to connect with football, and he aspires to become a football coach, or even club manager someday. So, the postgraduate student at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunication works as part-time coach at ClubFootball FC with the plan to learn practical coaching skills from the club's British coaches. Because of his serious working attitude and dedication, he soon became an essential member of the coaching team.
Michael has been fighting against the odds in pursuit of his caching career. Studying abroad seems to be an inevitable option (if any young coach aspires to make some changes to the current status quo) but too costly. As a local growing up in China, this author also well understands how he has to struggle against the expectation from his family, and perhaps himself. A career as football coach, after all, is not yet well accepted by Chinese families so he must be extraordinarily brave to persist.
I could see that a bright and promising career unfolding ahead of Sam, the 17-year old who made up his mind to pursue a sports management degree at Loughborough University. Michael the young Chinese coach might still take pains to pursue his football coaching career in the current environment. Wenshi, the amateur snooker player and licensed referee, might need to write many pieces of articles before working out a solution for him to work in snooker. All three young persons embody something in common for younger generation of Chinese, ambitious, motivated, sometimes a bit hesitant (understandably) when they embark on a path less taken, but they are definitely persistent and wiling to take risks. It is not easy for someone to become a sports professional in China at this moment. But the author is confident there will be breakthrough not before too long, in the context of the Chinese state policy to professionalise the sports industry and encourage sports talent exchange. The inaugural China Sports Law Week is far from being perfect, but as an organiser the author is especially proud of its power of uniting an emerging sports professional community (not limited to lawyers), and how it engaged and inspired future generation of industry pioneers.
For photo collections, conference manuals and flyers from the China Sports Law Week, please click here. All detailed reports of the Sports Law Week events are published on LexVeritas Sports Law Bulletin, a collection of sports law articles focused on the Chinese sports industry by LexVeritas Sports and International law Group, Jin Mao Law Firm, People's Republic of China.
The Sports Law Week will host its London session on or around 10 September 2019. If you are interested in receiving the details (such as the topics, time and meeting venue of the event), please indicate your interest and available time slots here, or contact the author directly via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please also stay tuned for LawInSport update on the event information.
1 Guo Cai, 'Taxation of sponsorship agreements in China - the rules for International Sports Federations without permanent establishment', LawInSport.com, 29 Jan 2019, las accessed 23 Aug 2019,
https://www.lawinsport.com/content/articles/item/taxation-of-sponsorship-agreements-in-china-the-rules-for-international-sports-federations-without-permanent-establishment?
2 Jack Rathbourne, 'Huddersfield Town kit: New home shirt will not have sponsor as club reveal reason behind Paddy Power stunt', independent.co.uk,19 July 2019, last accessed 23 Aug 2019, https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/huddersfield-town-paddy-power-new-shirt-kit-sponsor-stunt-prank-pictures-a9011811.html
3 Guo Cai, 'Why sports broadcasters in China cannot currently rely on copyright law to protect against unauthorised livestreams (and possible solutions)', lawinsport.com, 14 June 2019, last accessed 23 Aug 2019, https://www.lawinsport.com/content/articles/item/why-sports-broadcasters-in-china-cannot-currently-rely-on-copyright-law-to-protect-against-unauthorised-livestreams-and-possible-solutions?
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Enantiomerically pure N-acyl-a-aminonitriles gained these days interest in the pharmaceutical industry since a range of recently developed pharmaceuticals are based on this product class. Prominent examples are Vildagliptin®, Saxagliptin® or NVP-DPP-728, which are active pharmaceutical ingredients against diabetes type II and at least two of them are successful already on the market.
Important precursors of these so-called "gliptins" are synthesized via multiple phase reactions as state of the art and typical strategies towards such types of molecules are based on toxic reagents such as cyanides or Vilsmeier reagents. Furthermore, the production of the latter one includes toxic precursors like oxalylchloride and phosphorylchloride. Currently, e.g. the synthesis of Vildagliptin® starts from an enantiomerically pure amino acid (here L-proline), which is transformed first into an amide derivative and then via Vilsmeier reagent into the nitrile product (process by Novartis).
The present invention focuses on a production process which avoids the need of such toxic reagents. In addition, it has the advantage that the reaction can be conducted under mild conditions. The innovative reaction is also using amino acids as precursors but they are then transformed via an aldehyde intermediate into its corresponding aldoxime, which subsequently is transformed via a chemocatalytic dehydration to the nitrile target molecule.
The described technology enables a safe, fast and competitive chemical production of specific N-acyl-a-aminonitriles or N-sulfonyl-a-aminonitriles, serving as intermediates for the synthesis of, e.g., Vildagliptin®.


Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is a bunchgrass from Africa that is widely planted as an ornamental plant in portions of the United States with warm winters. It is a tough, vigorous plant that will tolerate adverse conditions of heat and drought. It does not appear to suffer from any pests or diseases, and many people appreciate its graceful seed heads produced in profusion over the spring and summer months.
The downside is that in California, Fountain Grass has no natural enemies and readily out-competes other plants. It is invasive, and if you plant it in your yard, you will soon have seedlings of Fountain Grass popping up wherever there is bare soil. It will even grow vigorously in the gaps between sections of concrete and bedrock of natural slopes. Its seeds are carried long distances in the wind, so if your neighbor has it in their yard, it will eventually end up in yours, and the nearby natural areas. If you are in a fire hazard area, it is especially dangerous, as it dries out early in the summer and becomes extremely flammable.
Fountain Grass readily moves in to wild areas and displaces the native plants that would otherwise provide habitat for the birds, butterflies, lizards, and multitude of other creatures that make their homes in this wonderful place we call California. Its shallow roots don't stabilize slopes like many of the native plants it displaces. It is more flammable than the native vegetation, and over a longer period of the year, so contributes to more frequent wildfires (as do many other exotic plants, including Mexican Feather Grass, Pampas Grass, Vinca, Lantana and Pride of Madeira). When fires occur too frequently, areas of chaparral and coastal sage scrub get converted to weed fields as the native plants don't have enough time to recover between fires.
The City of Los Angeles renovated the Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills entry garden at Sunland Boulevard and the 210 freeway about a decade ago. As specified in the plans, the landscaping was sensible – Oak and Sycamore trees, some flowers around the sign, and some wildflowers in the background. Somewhere along the way, Fountain Grass was substituted for the wildflowers. This invasive exotic plant has taken over where the flowers were planted near the sign, and now obstructs the view of the sign from the street. It has also moved in to the next door neighbor's yard, and it is only a matter of time before it reaches your yard.
It's time to stop this weed. The local flora is very diverse – in the nearby Verdugo Hills, there are over 300 kinds of native plants documented in the last decade. Roger Klemm and Ricky Grubb, native plant enthusiasts from the Shadow Hills and Sunland communities, decided to replace the "anti-native" Fountain Grass with some of the local biodiversity. They are working to renovate this community entrance garden into a showcase of the local flora, using the best of these 300+ kinds of plants that clothe the local hills in a mosaic of shrubs and wildflowers that bloom in different colors and at different times throughout the year. One of the criteria in selecting plants was to find those plants in the wild that look halfway decent in July and August, and aren't "room-sized" chaparral shrubs. There are some that fit that description, and the hope is that the new plantings will invite people to use these plants in their yards.
With permission from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Fond Land Preservation Foundation to collect seeds and cuttings from plants in nearby wild areas, Roger now has several hundred plants growing in pots in his yard, and with the Sunland/Tujunga Neighborhood Council, is in the process of adopting this spot from the City. With help from the City Councilman's office, the Theodore Payne Foundation, and FormLA Landscaping, the plan is to remove the Fountain Grass and replace it with truly local native plants in the fall. Some of the plants to look forward to in the garden include Arctostaphylos glauca, A. glandulosa, Ceanothus crassifolius, C. oliganthus, Delphinium cardinale, Dendromecon rigida, Epilobium (Zauschneria) cana, Trichostema lanatum, and Xylococcus bicolor. Once the plants get established, the butterflies and hummingbirds will join in to bring the garden alive.
If you have questions or comments, would like to know more about the project, or would like to help with the removal of the Fountain Grass or planting of the local native plants, please contact Roger at treehuggers@ca.rr.com.


Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to be everywhere soon if it isn't already, thing is there are big gaps in our knowledge as to what exactly it is and what it is capable of.
QUT Professor of Robotics Michael Milford has tackled the challenge with The Complete Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Kids, his illustrated guide to introduce primary school-aged children to the transformative technology that is AI.
"My five-year-old son kept asking me what I did at work," he said. "So I've been explaining robotics and AI to him.
"All the key concepts, like how AI learns, how it feeds on data, and what good and bad effects it could have on society.
Professor Milford looked for explanatory books and videos to give his son, but found most were targeted at older children, or at coding rather than AI.
"It was apparent that there isn't much around for younger kids, and that's what this AI guide is about," he said.
With this project Professor Milford is building on his previous work to boost awareness of STEM.
Supported by the AMP Foundation, he has sent nearly 2000 math-filled novels and study guides to more than 180 high schools around Australia, and last year through a successful Kickstarter campaign his early childhood STEM Storybook collection of illustrated stories was sent to supporters around Australia and in nine other countries.
The Complete Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Kids is also a Kickstarter project with a funding goal of $3000 to cover production costs.