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A Computational Framework for Indian Sign Language Recognition
Title: A Computational Framework for Indian Sign Language Recognition
Author: Daleesha M Viswanathan; Dr. Sumam Mary Idicula
Abstract: Sign language is the primary means of communication for the hard to hear and speak people around the globe. Sign language emphasizes on visual possibilities as the participants are unable to hear sound patterns. Sign language uses different signs, body postures and gestures as opposed to sound patterns for communication, and evolves like any other spoken language. American Sign Language (ASL), British sign language (BSL), Arabic sign language (ArSL), Chinese sign language (CSL) and Indian sign language (ISL) are some of the widely used sign language systems around the world. There exists significant variation between sign languages, and due to these inherent variations, it is not possible to fully adopt a methodology that is found suitable for all. There are enormous complexities in ISL. Contrary to ASL, ISL sentences follow Subject-Object-Verb pattern. For example, the relative positioning of hand on face with respect to nose can convey 'WOMAN' or 'THINK' in ISL. Such complexities necessitate independent research in ISL. Sign language recognition involves integration of different categories of signs. The signs can be mainly categorized into three groups like static hand gestures, dynamic gestures and facial expression. This research focuses on these three different channels and work to identify the potential of different computational methods to address some of the associated complexities with each channel. These complexities include static gestures with resemblances, static overlaid gestures, differential movement and directional changes in dynamic gestures and facial expression changes.
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Nvidia is making big announcements in Montreal today. We've got G-Sync , which flips the V-sync idea on its head and synchronizes monitor refresh rates to GPU output; recording and Twitch streaming features coming to GeForce Experience ; and finally, the hardware: the GeForce GTX 780 Ti.
The GTX 780 Ti's specs and pricing are unknown , but expect it to be a beast, naturally.
On a broader note, some of today's announcements and PC gaming cheerleading have been practical—especially the new video capture app—but Nvidia is as fond as ever of future-gazing. Remember back in 2006 when the new consoles launched and CRT TVs died out? The same will happen to HDTVs eventually, but 4K is still dragging its feet. Nvidia, however, is ready now. Last month, the restless chip maker posed itself as the bringer of "The 4K Revolution"—or, more accurately, The 3840x2160 Revolution.
PC gamers will certainly adopt 4K first, but even we have a ways to go—Nvidia recommends two high-end cards in SLI before investing in a 4K display, and that's pretty damn expensive. But Nvidia is certain that 4K is the "Next Big Thing," and it's pushing it hard. Just ask our man on the scene in Montreal—below, you're looking at the Star Citizen hangar module on a 4K 84-inch LG display. Dear God.


The Winthrop men's soccer team, still collecting the rewards of the solid 2006 season, is ranked 30th in the nation in the College Soccer News Preseason top 30 national poll.
The Eagles, who captured the 2006 Big South Conference regular-season and tournament titles, are expected to have another strong season, with eight starters returning. Senior forward Saidi Isaac, the Big South Player of the Year, and junior forward Daniel Revivo, the BSC tournament MVP, head the list of veterans.
Coach Rich Posipanko was pleased about the national preseason rating and showed confidence about the coming season.
"We are certainly pleased to receive this recognition at the national level. However, we are very well aware that it is a preseason ranking, and our goal is to be there at season's end," he said. "I will say, we have all worked extremely hard to get to this level and it is very deserving."
• COLLEGE TENNIS -- Rock Hill's Gab Carvalho, the No. 1 player at Sewanee, has earned All-America tennis honors in singles and doubles.
Carvalho, daughter of Winthrop tennis coach Cid Carvalho, led the Tigers to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Association title and a third-place finish in the NCAA Division III National Tournament last year.
Carvalho finished the season with a No. 5 national ranking and teamed with Laura Fanjoy for a No. 15 national ranking in doubles.
• LOCAL GOLF -- Gary and Katie Garahan of Rock Hill won the 10th Carolinas Parent-Child Golf Championship over the weekend, getting a birdie on the second playoff hole to beat Gary Robinson and daughter Lauren Veauthier of Fayetteville, N.C.
After the teams tied with pars on the first playoff hole at Southern Pines, N.C., Katie hit her tee shot to 10 feet on the second hole and Gary rolled home the putt.
The Garahans shot a best ball 67 at the Longleaf Golf and Country Club.
• COLLEGE FOOTBALL -- Michigan and Notre Dame will be knocking helmets on the football field for another two decades.
The two storied programs agreed to a 20-year contract extension Monday that will have them playing annually through 2031. The series was set to expire after the 2011 season.
• HOLE IN ONE -- Jonathan Taylor aced the par 3 No. 13 hole at Carolina Crossing using an 8-iron. The 155-yard shot was witnessed by Nicholas Bailey and Chad Bailey.
• SOCCER -- Freddy Adu arrived in Portugal to negotiate personal terms on a move to Benfica from Major League Soccer.
The MLS and Benfica have already agreed on a $2 million transfer fee for the 18-year-old attacking midfielder, who was captain of the U.S. team at the under-20 World Cup this year.


Anyway, my favourite band for the past 6 or 7 years is Il Divo and my love for their music continues to grow. Needless to say, most of the songs that I may highlight here every now and then will be from their albums.
Over the years I have switched from listening to pop to listening to operas and classical music because of the influence of Il Divo and later Russell Watson and Paul Potts (his Nessun Dorma! may not be great but it made me appreciate the aria) . Now I have more classical and opera aria cds than pop cds but that does not qualify me to discuss about the genres so I will just stick to writing about what the songs do to me.


I would be delighted to provide flowers and help style your special day.
When looking for someone to help me create some willow items for a wedding I came across the wonderful Sally Horn. From the moment we discussed my slightly unusual ideas she was enthusiastic, creative and incredibly positive. She worked tirelessly to create 2 beautiful willow wands for my flower girls, a willow nest for the ring bearer, bouquets and flowers for the wedding venue Her knowledge on flowers and her willingness to assist with whatever she can made her a huge asset during an incredibly busy time. I wouldn't hesitate to call on her services again.
"I can't thank you enough for such beautiful flowers, you did a spectacular job. There were plenty of compliments over the decor and flowers. The headbands were so perfect. You are amazing at what you do."


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VPN server locations – which VPNs have the most and what you need to know.
January 25, 2022 /in review English /by foco
And, if we're honest, after about 3,000 or so servers there's little true increase in performance, and the quality of the service is more down to efficient server maintenance and excellent apps – both of which ExpressVPN has kept on top of for years, now. Providers with a huge amount of locations and just a few servers in each ( HideMyAss : 1,000+ servers in 190+ countries) can end up performing poorly compared to VPNs with a narrower network with plenty of servers in each location ( Surfshark : 3,200+ servers in 65+ countries). While the Seagate expansion cards are able to run next-gen titles as if they were installed on the console's internal SSD, external drives aren't fast enough. In that comparison, HMA proves to be a poor choice as a streaming VPN, while Surfshark is one of the best – not to mention one of the cheapest.
Xbox Series X could get cheaper storage expansion cards with 512GB option. That might be because you can't access your favorite series when on a trip to Italy, or you might just want to see what Brits can watch that you can't. You'll read what we love about these behemoths, and why they might be a great fit for you. Previously a French retailer listed the cards for €155 , which works out at $182.
Windows Central speculates that these products may be acknowledged and promoted as early as next week, since the promotional materials are showing up at U.S. retailers. Here, you've got two choices. For users who just want to stay protected during regular browsing it won't be such a huge selling point, but if you want to spoof your location, a wide network will be very useful.
While we don't know if that's a placeholder, or whether the U.S. price would be a direct conversion, it does suggest that the 512GB cards will be more affordable. Server number vs server locations. This is just as important as the sheer number of servers – if a provider has a relatively narrow network, connecting to or from more 'unusual' locations could result in a severe drop in connection speed.
How we've chosen the best VPN server providers. But, with an MSRP of $220, those 1TB expansion cards are pretty pricey. Just about every service on our best VPN guide boasts about how many servers it has and, on top of that, how many VPN server locations it has. What you really want is a good selection of well-populated locations. Particularly on the Series S, since it's a digital-only console with just 512GB of space.
However, while it has tons of servers, its 58 locations lets it down slightly in this department. At its most basic level, having access to more VPN servers means you'll have more choice in which server you connect to. But they can be used to store-next gen titles that you'd rather not have to delete and later reinstall or download. After all, who wouldn't want to triple the amount of space available on their Series X? However, that doesn't tell us when they might go on sale, or how much they'll cost.
Ranking first is ExpressVPN which, while it doesn't have the absolute maximum number of servers, has the widest network on the list with enough servers to populate them. The cards have already seen some discounts, but you're rarely saving yourself more than a few dollars. 3. Right out the gate, if you're not hugely interested in the science behind it, you can skip down to our top picks for VPN server providers by following this link . When making your decision, one of the most important things to pay attention to is the number of VPN server locations a provider offers. It looks like there might be something to those rumors of a 512GB Seagate expansion card. Sadly there's no sign of any larger storage options, such as a 2TB expansion card.
2. What can be tricky, though, is understanding why this number features so prominently in their marketing – and what it actually means to you. As you might have guessed, for those using their service as a streaming or torrenting VPN, server number and location is going to be important. A retail promo has just been unearthed (via Windows Central) promising that a 512GB version of the Xbox Series X's expansion card is on the way. An entire Xbox Series S console is just $80 more, after all.
This should make sure no single server becomes overloaded with users or is detected by streaming providers before another can take its place. : Where to find Microsoft's next-gen console Which Xbox should you buy? Plus: PSA: Do not buy an Xbox Series S. A balance does need to be found, though. Either way, you'll have a wide range of VPN server options for torrenting. Thankfully there's still plenty of time left in 2021, and we hope that means both drives will be on sale before the holidays. VPN servers for P2P and streaming.
The external SSD drive promised by these promotional boxes is likely to be a totally different beast. For ease of use, you could go with a VPN that allows torrenting on any server like ExpressVPN, or otherwise you can pick a service like NordVPN that has a selection of dedicated P2P servers that are searchable in the app. However, it's slightly let down by the lack of polish in its apps.
At just $3.71/mo , though, it's an excellent service at a great price. It also looks like there's a standard external SSD coming, though unfortunately we don't have pricing information for either. NordVPN – 5,400+ servers Fashion in 58 countries With 5,400+ servers, the biggest name in the game NordVPN has incredible reach worldwide.
1. Combine that with its class-leading performance and support and it's our top choice. Like so many things in life, though, it's not quite that simple. I can't speak for everyone, but I know I'd rather spend a little bit more money on a larger storage option. If you want to expand the storage on your Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S, but the 1TB drive is a little too much for your wallet, then you're in luck. They can also store and run previous-gen games, which can help free up space on your console's internal SSD.
Unfortunately we have no idea how much this drive will cost, only that it appears to offer 1TB of storage space. Adding an extra 512GB might not be a lot, but it's likely that the price of the new cards will be noticeably lower as a result. The following five services provide what we think are the best combinations of VPN server locations alongside sheer strength in numbers. CyberGhost – 6,700 servers in 90 countries CyberGhost is one of the most server-heavy VPNs on the market – at 6,700+ it's got a massive selection which makes it excellent for streaming, and at just $2.25/mo it offers great value for money. Streaming sites serve different libraries to different countries, and people on holiday and business trips (or those who just want to explore the world's content) can virtually relocate themselves to access different shows.
This is often the case with smaller, more Europe- and US-focused VPNs, with users in Asia having to connect to servers several countries away. ExpressVPN – 3,000+ servers in 94 countries While ExpressVPN doesn't have the sheer number of servers a few of its competitors do, it has the widest network of any VPN we've tested. Does it matter how many VPN server locations a provider has? However, if you want to look through the VPN server titans on the market today, just scroll down. Seagate's expansion cards are an invaluable addition to any next-gen Xbox console, especially given the relatively small amount of internal storage both consoles have.
1TB might seem like a lot, but with AAA titles taking up almost 100GB of space, you can run out of space very quickly. VPN server locations – which VPNs have the most and what you need to know. Plus, you can now get three months free through Tom's Guide . In turn, you're more likely to find a quick, stable connection.
For torrenters, some VPNs don't support P2P on every server. Either way, a wider VPN network usually means more streaming options.
Our favorite iPad alternative just hit its lowest price ahead of Black Friday.
December 30, 2021 /in review English /by foco
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: was $229 now $139 @ Walmart Best iPad alternative: As part of its Black Friday deals — Walmart has the Galaxy Tab A7 on sale for just $139. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. It stars Aisling Bea, Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Pete Holmes and Kenan Thompson. Disney Plus Day will also feature a special that celebrates the Marvel Cinematic Universe on "with an exciting look towards the future." Hopefully they tell us when the MCU Spider-Man movies are coming to Disney Plus. The tablet features a 10.4-inch screen (2,000 x 1,200 resolution), Qualcomm SM6115 CPU, 32GB of storage, built-in facial recognition, and Dolby Atmos surround sound speakers.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings joins its fellow MCU films, making it that much easier to watch all of the Marvel movies in order. Star Wars fans will get a special about Boba Fett (right in time for The Book of Boba Fett, due the next month). Also, Disney's Home Alone 'reimagining' Home Sweet Home Alone debuts on Disney Plus for Disney Plus Day. Marvel. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner.
Disney Plus Day brought some early footage of upcoming Marvel movies and shows like Moon Knight, She-Hulk and Ms. The snowman will spend the show "retelling several classic Disney tales as only he can," according to Disney. Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and Black Friday deals are getting better by the day. As deals editor at Tom's Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets. There will even be something from The Simpsons, as well as the first five episodes from season 2 of The World According to Jeff Goldblum. "What's Disney Plus Day?" you wonder.
In addition to Shang-Chi, another major Disney film will be easier to stream. Plus, the service announced even more Marvel series in the future. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.
That's Jungle Cruise, starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, which was already announced to exit Disney Plus Premier Access on Nov. 12, and be free for all Disney Plus members to watch. We also like that the tablet runs on pure Android, unlike the Fire HD 10, which runs on Fire OS, a fork of Android. Our favorite iPad alternative just hit its lowest price ahead of Black Friday.
Frozen fans also get a treat with the arrival of the short-form animation series Olaf Presents. Even the iPad, which is $100 more expensive, only has Touch ID fingerprint recognition, which feels quaint in comparison to facial recognition. A new short film from Pixar "Ciao Alberto" (with characters from Pixar's Luca), will also debut. That's $90 off and one of the best Walmart Black Friday deals we've seen.
Currently, Walmart has the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 on sale for $139. For instance, we've just spotted a deal on our favorite iPad alternative. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 review, we loved the tablet's epic battery life 13 hours and 13 minutes), thin bezels, and overall minimalist approach. Simply put, this is one of the best tablets around and the tablet that Android fans have long deserved.
Shop more holiday sales at Walmart. The subscription costs $98 per year (there's also a $12.95/month option) and it includes perks like unlimited free delivery on more than 160,000 items as well as fuel discounts at more than 2,000 Walmart and Murphy USA fuel stations. This means you can use all of Google's apps, so you get real Gmail and YouTube, rather than primitive outdated versions of each. Adidas: men's/women's apparel from $5 Adult/children's bikes: up to $250 off all models Board games: deals from $5 Calvin Klein: 1,000+ designer deals from $14 Camping gear: save on tents, lanterns, first aid kits, more Christmas decor: from $5 Fitness & exercise: up to 40% off yoga mats, weights, treadmills Fleece sweaters: men's and women's deals from $16 Gaming laptops: MSI, Asus, Gateway from $749 HDTVs: deals from $98 Home furniture: up to $100 off mattresses, sofas, more Kitchen appliances: save on Ninja, Keurig, Instant Pot, more LEGO toys: sets from $16 Nintendo Switch: games from $14 Patio & garden: lounge chairs and tables from $36 PS5: check restock @ Walmart PS4 bundle: console + headset for $302 Reebook: athletic apparel from $6 Smartphones: iPhone and Galaxy sales from $12 Space heater sale: deals from $15 Switch OLED: check restock @ Walmart Timberland: Black Friday sales from $25 Toys: up to 55% off Barbie, Nerf, more Winter boots: deals from $19 Xbox Series X|S: check restock @ Walmart Xbox Series X Halo Infinite: check restock @ Walmart. The Galaxy Tab A7 also offers built-in facial recognition, which is something you don't see in tablets this affordable.
Walmart Plus: 15-day free trial @ Walmart Get early access to Walmart's holiday deals with Walmart Plus. Walmart Plus comes with a free 15-day trial. Well, Disney's just had a big celebration of the second anniversary of its streaming service, with multiple debuts — plus a series of Lg Flat Screen TVs sneak previews of upcoming Disney Plus programming. Shang-Chi is now streaming on Disney Plus after dropping November 12 as a part of Disney Plus Day.
Shang-Chi's Disney Plus release date is Nov. 12 on Disney Plus Day.
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Monaco the natural move for Henry - Martinez
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Thierry Henry starting his career as a head coach at Monaco was the "natural move" he had been waiting for, according to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez.
Former France and Arsenal star Henry began his playing career at Monaco and was announced as the successor to Leonardo Jardim on Saturday, signing a three-year contract.
The 41-year-old, who oversaw his first training session on Monday, had been working under Martinez with Belgium since August 2016 and the Spaniard backed his former number two to be a success at a club that means so much to him.
On Henry's departure, Martinez told a news conference: "I don't think it's a loss. The initial project was to have Thierry's experience preparing the group for the World Cup and we achieved that.
"After that it's been great for Thierry to want to be with the national team until the natural move would appear. It wasn't a case of leaving for the sake of it or trying to force a move.
"We're all supportive because Monaco is his home, it's where he started as a player and it's a natural way to start his coaching career.
"He will be a top coach, there's no two doubts about it; his obsession for the game, his experience, his know-how, but then we all hope he gets a bit of luck because you always need luck in football."
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Asia > East Asia > Japan > Kyushu > Nagasaki (prefecture) > Shimabara
Shimabara
2.1 By train
2.2 By ferry
3.3 By foot
Koi pond at the Shimei-so.
Shimabara (島原市) is a city in Nagasaki prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
Shimabara is a castle town on a peninsula in the far south-east corner of Nagasaki Prefecture, on the flanks of Mt. Unzen, an active volcano dominating the region. After nearly 200 years of dormancy, Mt Unzen last erupted in 1991, killing 43 and devastating the southern district of town with the resultant pyroclastic flows.
The city is also the site of the Shimabara Rebellion in which Christians and locals who were unsatisfied with grossly high taxes and oppression of Christianity fought to regain control of the territory. They were unsuccessful, and with the help of the Dutch, the Japanese stopped the rebellion and beheaded approximately 37,000 Christians and peasants. It also led to the ousting of the Portuguese who they no longer trusted, making the Dutch the only Europeans the Japanese were willing to trade with. Although Christianity had already been banned prior to the rebellion, the rebellion made the government even more anti-Christian and even stricter enforcement of the religious ban was established.
Nowadays Shimabara acts as the gateway between Nagasaki and Kumamoto and sightseeing in the Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark.
By train[edit]
Trains run direct from Isahaya, near Nagasaki along the private Shimabara line. As with many private lines in Kyushu, the Shimabara line departs from a slightly hidden "platform zero" within the JR station. Don't leave through the JR gates, just hop on the train and buy your tickets from the driver.
By ferry[edit]
Various ferry options will let you reach Shimabara from neighbouring Kumamoto.
Ocean Arrow will take you from Kumamoto Port (熊本港) to Shimabara Port (島原港) in 30 minutes. One way is ¥800, a round trip ¥1520. Buses from Kumamoto city centre station to Kumamoto port are ¥480 one way (¥420 from the JR station). The ¥1800 discount roundtrip special including connecting bus fare only runs from Shimabara -> Kumamoto -> Shimabara, and not reverse rendering it utterly useless for a tourist. The last ferry back to Kumamoto leaves at 19:20.
The cheaper Kyusho Ferry (九商フェリー) will get you from Kumamoto Port (熊本港) to Shimabara Port (島原港) in 60 minutes but for ¥680 one way or ¥1000 round trip. The connecting bus to the Kumamoto city centre course will still set you back ¥480 (¥420 for the JR station) each way. The last ferry back to Kumamoto leaves at 18:55.
Although primarily designed to get Nagasaki residents to the Greenland theme park, an alternate option does exist to the north. For ¥430 each way, Ariake Ferry (有明フェリー) will give you a 45-minute ride from Nagasu Port (長洲港) just north of Kumamoto to Taira Port (多比良港) just north of Shimabara. The last eastbound ferry leaves at 20:00.
The local train service runs between Shimabara Port and Shimabara central station, closest to the castle.
Limited bus services exist around town and run approximately hourly servicing the three main areas of castle/central train station, the port, and the southern part of town with stops about a 10-minute walk away from the disaster hall and another right outside the Mizunashi-honjin Fukae road station (see below). Although some run close, none go up to Unzen Geopark.
By foot[edit]
As the various attractions are each about 3 km from the port, if coming by sea, walking around town may be a desirable option. However, despite Shimabara's beauty, like most Japanese cities, much is a desolate ferro-concrete urban wasteland, in this case a thin strip bordering the highway that runs directly through town. If you do choose to walk, the route between the port and the castle could potentially be quite pleasant if one were to carefully avoid said main highway and weave their way north.
Consider the following course:
From the Port to Sengen Park and Ashiyu Footbath and then work their way to Hirobaba via the coast.
From here take a wander down the little old-fashioned residential alleyways to Hamanokawa Spring.
Cross briefly west across the nasty highway district towards Shirachi Lake (beware of the unusually crazy drivers), perhaps enduring a little more of it to make a brief detour via the beautiful carp stream.
Make your way to Yutorogi Ashiyu Footbath and finally the castle via the temple district.
There are detailed maps of the town at the port.
Shimabara's Old Samurai District
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32.789238130.3672531 Shimabara Castle (島原城). An unusually striking castle reconstruction due to its regular, tall yet almost pyramidal, design. Furthermore, it is unique in that the town has clearly chosen functionality over form and forgone the usual garden in favour of placing a carpark on the castle plateau. Urgh. You can park 5 metres from the door. Despite this, the thin terraced gardens behind the castle, overlooking the ocean are packed to the brim with hydrangeas and really pretty. (updated Oct 2022)
32.792506130.3626542 Shinozuka Samurai Residence (篠塚邸). Home of a vassal of the Matsudaira. The family owned the house for 11 generations. (updated Oct 2022)
32.792736130.3627773 Yamamoto Samurai Residence (山本邸). The family served 13 successive lords of Shimabara Castle, lasting until the end of the Tokugawa shogunate. (updated Oct 2022)
32.791257130.3633734 Shimada Samurai Residence (鳥田邸). A house for local magistrates. (updated Oct 2022)
32.784345130.3705425 Shimei-so (四明荘). A villa built at the end of the Meiji Period. The garden was built later, including its famous koi pond, which runs under it. ¥310. (updated Oct 2022)
Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark. A UNESCO Geopark. (updated Oct 2022)
32.743523130.3759946 Mt Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall (雲仙岳災害記念館). A museum roughly 3 km south of the port. Covers a variety of topics based upon the destruction of southern Shimabara by pyroclastic flows from Mt Unzen's eruption and future disaster prevention. ¥1000 for adults. (updated Oct 2022)
Mizunashi-honjin Fukae. Road Station. Beside 水無川 on Route 251. Roughly 4 km south of the port and walking distance from the Memorial Hall. At first glance, this may just appear to be an ordinary road rest station for long distance drivers (try not to get hung up on the apparent contradiction that this road doesn't lead anywhere further south from here) but beneath this facade it hides easily the most unique tourist attraction in town and unusual even by Japanese standards -- yet it mysteriously does not even appear as one of the dozen dots on the local tourist guide map. After the southern side of town got sacked in 1991, 11 of the original houses from the time were preserved here in their half-buried awe. Roughly half are outdoors in a park setting and the other half enclosed in a sort of greenhouse so you can get a good view regardless of the weather. Although at first a pile of rooftops on the ground might just look like the plethora of collapsed houses in rural Japan, the entire house is still there, in one piece but buried, and were buried in an amazingly short period of time by pyroclastic flows from a volcanic eruption. There is information in English, Japanese, Korean. Being a road station, there are restaurants and a fruit stand so its also a convenient place to pick up lunch. Admission free. (updated Oct 2022)
32.6333130.2567 Hara Castle Ruins, 1 Chome-1183-1 Jonai. Hara Castle was the Christian stronghold during the Shimabara Rebellion. It was attacked by the government with help from the Dutch who were trying to gain favor with the Japanese and get rid of the Portuguese, which they succeeded in doing. Nothing remains of the castle, but the foundations are clearly visible and some remnants from the rebellion are still visible.
32.636133130.2435338 Arima Christian Heritage Museum, Otsu-1395 Minamiarimacho, Minamishimabara, ☏ +81 957853217. Tells the history of Hidden Christians on the Shimabara peninsula. It also aimes to educate visitors about the history of the Shimabara rebellions that took place at nearby Hara Castle. It also hold artifacts unearthed from the Shimabara rebellion.
32.78998130.3377639 Shimabara Hibaruyama Flower Park (しまばら火張山花公園). (updated Oct 2022)
Visit the various natural springs around town. These are scattered around town and consist of no less than two free footbaths (one opposite the port and one a few blocks south of Shimabara Castle), many nice onsens (admission prices variable) and a pile of drinkable water springs (some quite hot!) including some with what appear to be sectioned runoff ponds for various forms of domestic clothes washing or fish clea... they're still all marked on the tourist map regardless!
The usual array of edible souveniers can be picked up from within the port.
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Stranger From Venus is a fairly unassuming, little British science-fiction film that more than anything, makes you think about what it presents should it actually happen. Comparatively, it is quite like The Day the Earth Stood Still, though it has very little in the way of special effects or makeup or even big name stars aside from Patricia Neal who was also in the aforementioned film. The movie finds a man come down from the planet Venus, an envoy of sorts who is here to find out all he can of Earth, to find out if it is safe for his people to land and meet humanity and to offer them aid. The Venusians are a race that are far more advanced than us and they are frightened at the way we casually play with atomic bombs and such, worried that one day, we as a species will ultimately destroy their race without actually knowing we are doing it. It sounds complicated but when spelled out, makes sense and it is at this point in the film when mankind does what they do best, being the untrustworthy species we are, and break out the war machines.
As stated, the picture does make you think about just what would happen if we were to be visited by a seemingly friendly race of aliens. Would we come out guns blazing, shoot first and ask questions later? Or would we send someone to actually converse with the creature, to find out just what it is that they want and perhaps create some sort of peaceful resolution? It also questions our use of atomic bombs and how we as a race only create to destroy, something many science-fiction films of the day would do. The film does have many similarities to The Day the Earth Stood Still storywise, with the alien coming down and essentially telling the Earth to shape up or else, but Stranger From Venus is a bit weaker in the script department, not being as smart nor taking as many risks as that other film did. While the story does hold your interest, it is a little dry at times, and the fact that while this stranger is an alien, the fact that so many people take his word for what he says, almost unquestioning, is a little silly. Had this film been made fifty years later, the response to this alien and what he has to say about our destructive natures would be met in a very different manner and in turn, be a very changed movie.
Again, there were very little special effects and of them that were, they were quite minimal. While the script might not have been as good as it could have been, it was certainly good enough that you were captivated by it to not need anything other than the actors and their words. Helmut Dantine was convincing as the alien, his accent working to give him that slight edge of believability and Patricia Neal was as competent as ever though her performance felt a little flat. As it was, they carried the film and it was enjoyable to see them do so. Written by Desmond Leslie and Hans Jacoby and directed by Burt Balaban, they knew the kind of movie they were going for, one that did not feature obligatory action scenes or monsters or any such sort, instead wanting the audience to think about just what it was they were watching. In the end, the movie was less about the alien and more a commentary on humanity and even so, while some things still ring true about it, the film was definitely a product of its times. Though the age of the film does not really take anything away from the viewing experience, it is a film that most likely could not be made today, only for the simple fact that it would not have the box office draw to make it a success. It is a solid picture and one that should you track it down, is worth at least one viewing.
Categories: Movies and Film, Science-Fiction
Tagged as: aliens, atomic bombs, Burt Balaban, Desmond Leslie, film review, film science fiction, Hans Jacoby, Helmut Dantine, Patricia Neal, Science-Fiction, Stranger From Venus, Stranger From Venus (1954), Stranger From Venus (1954) review, Stranger From Venus review, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Telltale Mind, Venus
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Monday Mixin's – Indie/Indie-Pop Compilation – February 2015


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Fundació Privada Àuria
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Promover que las personas con discapacidad sean los verdaderos protagonistas, facilitando su autonomía personal y participación social. Este es el objetivo de la Fundació Àuria (FAP), una entidad que atiende a más de 300 personas con discapacidad o con trastornos de salud mental. "La FAP fomenta la promoción personal y social", explica Albert Piñol, director financiero de esta entidad ubicada en la ciudad de Igualada, Barcelona. "Nuestro reto es garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades de las personas con discapacidad con el fin de mejorar su calidad de vida", añade.
Para conseguir sus objetivos, la FAP ofrece una cartera de servicios que van desde la terapia ocupacional, formación laboral, viviendas tuteladas, ocio y atención a familias hasta un centro de promoción de la autonomía personal, entre otros. En Triodos Bank hemos concedido financiación a la FAP para dar continuidad a sus actividades.
Pararse y hacer el ejercicio de valorar nuestra realidad es, al mismo tiempo, descubrir… el valor.
Marta Mateu, directora de la Fundació Privada Àuria
The Albemarle
The Albemarle can be found in the heart of Taunton. The community centre provides support for people with learning difficulties, mental health problems and the elderly.
Toppesfield Community Pub
Toppesfield Community Pub (TCP) is a community run organisation in North Essex. They were established for the purpose of purchasing their local pub 'The Green Man', which was owned by Admiral Taverns. TCP, who also run the community shop, have raised over £140,000 with a community share issue towards the purchase of the pub.
TOPPESFIELD
St Goran CLT Ltd
St Goran is a small coastal parish on the south coast of Cornwall. The Church Flats and School Rooms are long standing community assets providing low cost accommodation and a traditional community facility for the village and the surrounding area. Ownership was complicated and the building had fallen into a poor state of repair, but our funding enabled the community to acquire the whole, reconfigure and refurbish the existing accommodation to a high standard, create further much needed living accommodation and provide a modern, versatile community space. The 5 affordable rented flats are now fully occupied and owned by the community for the benefit of local people.
Gorran St. Austell
Alabare Christian Care Centres
Alabaré Christian Care Centres create innovative projects in response to the diverse needs of homeless and vulnerable people. They have used their Triodos bank loan to purchase three new properties in Plymouth which will be used to provide accommodation for homeless people in the city.
Caring For Life
Caring For Life is a Christian organisation that protects and supports vulnerable young adults living in inner city Leeds, as well as further afield.
Maud Village Trust
Found in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Maud Village Trust built a community service centre with the help of a Triodos loan. The Trust was formed in 2002 to regenerate this rural farming community, which had suffered due to the closure of the local cattle market.
MAUD PETERHEAD
Index on Censorship
Index on Censorship is the UK's only magazine devoted exclusively to protecting and promoting free expression.
Share Community is a charity based in South West London that provides accredited training and personal development support to adults with disabilities. People attend SHARE to build confi dence, to learn to live more independently and to gain qualifications. SHARE works with adults with
learning and physical disabilities or mental health conditions, providing training in IT, horticulture, food hygiene and life skills. SHARE offers a warm, dynamic community where people make friends that can last a lifetime.
Betel of Britain
Betel UK is an independent Christian charity for men, women and families affected by addiction and homelessness. It aims to restore people to healthy, independent lifestyles, and is currently helping over 350 people at residences across the UK. Residents at the charity's centres live, work and worship together in a safe, structured and family-like environment. All residences are free of charge so that Betel can offer help to anyone, regardless of financial means. Training in life and employment skills is an essential part of the offering, and peer support is key, with the centres being run by people who have experienced freedom from addiction themselves. Betel UK is part of Betel International – a long-standing customer of Triodos Bank in Spain.
Mull and Iona Community Trust
Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT) aims to improve the quality of life for residents of Mull - the second largest of the inner hebridean islands on the west coast of Scotland - and the small island of Iona which lies at its south western tip. The organisation conducts a plethora of social projects, and used a loan from Triodos Bank in the development of two much-needed three-bedroom houses in the Ulva Ferry area of the island. With affordable rents, low heating bills and a location adjacent to Ulva Primary School, the homes have been designed to ensure the long term sustainability of the community.


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Three-year audit cycle fraught with danger
By Naz Randeria
25 May 2018 — 1 minute read
Conducting audits once every three years will see errors and misstatements made in the first year snowball into bigger issues in subsequent years.
Considering the recent revelations of the banking royal commission which shows the levels of misconduct that can occur in an environment without regular independent reviews, the government should reconsider their proposal to introduce the three year audits of self managed superannuation funds.
The proposal at first glance appears fairly attractive to trustees, advisors and the superannuation sector in general. However, when analysed within the scope of audit engagements, the move is fraught with danger and could become an administrative nightmare.
The treasury proposal fails to address whether SMSF audits will need to be conducted once every three years for a continuous three-year period or for just the third year.
Only having an audit for one out of three years may be attractive to wayward trustees who could potentially perform transactions in unaudited years since there is no independent review. Such noncompliance could include:
Drawing less than the minimum pensions as required under the law
Drawing more than the maximum allowable for transition to retirement pensions
Conducting prohibited related party transactions
The over- and under-valuation of assets
The manipulation of tax free and taxable components of superannuation savings
Inaccurately claiming tax deductions
Understating income
Reporting incorrect calculations on tax exemptions on pension income
Distributing death benefits without appropriate checks and balances
Winding up the fund during non-audit years
Conducting audits one out of every three years is highly risky. Errors and misstatements in the first year could snowball into bigger issues in subsequent years. This may require rectifications on a retrospective basis to the SMSF's financial statements, tax returns and transfer balance account reporting, which could become a costly exercise for trustees.
It's also bad news for the industry. Audit firms could potentially face significant cash flow issues with little or no work in the first two years and a sudden rush of work in the third year. It would also be difficult to attract qualified staff since hiring employees on a three-year seasonal fee-base would be impossible for many professionals. Finally, there would be no cost benefit for SMSF trustees as the auditor would have to charge for performing three years' worth of work in one year. It will merely defer and even increase audit costs rather than minimise them.
The auditor's role is not just that of a reviewer but also an educator on issues that may need rectification. For the process to be effective, annual reviews must be conducted. The government's proposal should be scrapped in its entirety.
Naz Randeria, managing director, Reliance Auditing
Naz Randeria
Last Updated: 08 December 2022 Published: 25 May 2018
Written by Naz Randeria


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New on TV today: Thursday 11 July
Living the Dream with Somizi 4
This season, Somizi has now settled into life as an engaged man. Juggling his busy life with a dash of humour, Somizi also prepares for his epic wedding with his fiancé, Mohale.
The planning stage for the wedding is in full swing and Somizi needs to figure out the right way to go about it traditionally, incorporating both cultures.
Also revealed is the level of compassion Somizi has for Palesa, the mother of his daughter, as well as his amusing antics with his friend TT.
This season also features celebrities such as Boity Thulo and Bonang Matheba.
TVSA Show Page: Living the Dream with Somizi 4
People Magazine Investigates: Cults 2
Channel: IDx (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
Genre: Documentary Series, Docu-Drama, True Crime
The magnetic, dangerous world of cults has been making the headlines across the world over the years.
In this series, People Magazine explores the shocking stories of ordinary people who get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception and manipulation.
How did Charles Manson entice dozens of young women to live with him in his commune in late 60s California and how did he order his followers to commit a string of gruesome murders?
What led 39 people to follow Heaven's Gate leader, Marshall Applewhite to their graves in 1997?
This series examines these chilling cases and more, through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape and the People journalists who covered these harrowing stories.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Manson Family Murders": In the 1960s Charles Manson enticed women to live with him in a Californian desert commune and ordered his followers to commit a string of gruesome murders.
Channel: Vuzu (DStv 116)
Emet is the perfect mom, boss, wife, friend and daughter. OK, she's not perfect. In fact, she's just figuring it out like the rest of us.
Sure, she feels bad when she has a sexy dream about someone other than her husband, or when she pretends not to know her kids when they misbehave in public, or when she uses her staff to help solve personal problems.
But that's OK, right? Nobody can have it all and do it perfectly.
In the series premiere: When Emet starts to worry that her biggest fear is coming true, she makes a concerted effort to be the opposite of her judgmental mother, Maya.
Her limits are tested when her daughter, Lily, joins a provocative dance team.
Extreme Everest with Ant Middleton
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
Genre: Documentary, Adventure, Nature
An adrenaline-fuelled adventure to the world's highest peak...
Extreme adventurer and former soldier Ant Middleton embarks upon an adventure which sees him get trapped in an unexpected, life-threatening storm as he attempts to climb Mount Everest.
This special documents the raw emotion, the adrenaline and the impact on Ant's body and mind at every stage as attempts to reach the summit.
As he subjects himself to the extreme conditions and risks serious injury or even death, he seeks to understand why he, like thousands of people before him, still choose to take on such a daunting challenge.
Throughout his mission, Ant is inspired by the collective spirit and teamwork which characterises Everest Base Camp.
He also meets climbers whose outlooks on life have been transformed by pushing beyond their physical and psychological limits.
Covert Affairs 5
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / DStv 195 / StarSat 489)
Season 5 of the series picks up with Annie returning to the Agency after having faked her death to go deep undercover to find a traitor to the CIA.
This season examines the price Annie will have to pay for this risky maneuver and the implications it will have on her relationships – both personally and professionally – as she attempts to re-emerge into the world she once knew.
In the Season 5 premiere, "Shady Lane": After four months of being "dark," Agent Annie Walker emerges from the shadows to rejoin the DPD.
A terrorist threat thrusts Annie back into the field, where she encounters a man named Ryan McQuaid.
TVSA Show Page: Covert Affairs 5
Too Ugly For Love? 2
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
Finding love isn't always easy. Dating can be awkward and uncomfortable at the best of times.
But what happens when you have to reveal you've got a hidden or embarrassing medical condition to a potential partner? In this series, 12 singletons face that dilemma.
From alopecia to missing limbs, excessive sweating to colostomy bags, the brave daters are all outwardly attractive and eligible, but internally feel undesirable.
The series follows the romantic hopefuls navigate the highs and lows, the awkwardness and embarrassment of dating as they grapple with just how much of themselves to reveal.
And, some of these singletons have never before revealed their issue and are terrified at the prospect.
They've all become skilled at concealing their condition, but deep down know that, if they want a shot at love, they'll need to open up.
Last Squad Standing
Genre: Reality Competition
Brings together three teams from Detroit, Baltimore and New Jersey for the ultimate squad-on-squad face-off.
Each week they battle against each other in various physical challenges, but when a team loses, they must look within their own ranks to determine who will be up for elimination.
The members of the winning crew vote for who stays and who goes.
The squad that lasts until the end with the most members standing not only claims the title, but also walks away with a grand prize of $100,000.
In a house full of hookups, heartbreaks and wild tempers; alliances and allegiances are put to the test as the contestants realise no one is safe from going home.
Braxton Family Values 6
Genre: Docu-Reality, Music
This season, Tamar's sisters speak out on her divorce and Toni's big announcement has the sisters vying for a position.
While Traci shared her shocking baby news and Towanda takes legal action, Trina's hot new love life kicks into gear and secrets are revealed when Evelyn dishes to the press.
In the Season 6 premiere, "The Duchess and the Divorce": The Braxtons are stunned by news of Tamar's divorce filing. Traci reveals her shocking secret.
The sisters finally confront Tamar about her divorce and when past issues resurface, Tamar storms out.
TVSA Show Page: Braxton Family Values 6
Actors in this post: Somizi Mhlongo, Boity Thulo, Bonang Matheba, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton
Shows in this post: Living the Dream with Somizi, Braxton Family Values, Covert Affairs
Channels in this post: Mzansi Magic, Vuzu, BBC Earth, eExtra, Real Time, eReality
Tags: Docu-Reality,Documentary Series,Docu-Drama,True Crime,Comedy,Documentary,Adventure,Nature,Action,Drama,Thriller,Reality,Reality Competition,Music


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Game: Assassin's Creed Syndicate
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'Assassin's Creed': 'Origins' vs. 'Syndicate'
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JJ talks about why he liked "Syndicate" more than "Origins," while Chris begs for Discovery Modes to be retrofitted into every game in the series. Plus a dash of "God of War" (2018) and "Pillars of Eternity II."
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'Halo 5' & Fact Checking 'Assassin's Creed Syndicate'
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Tina Amini, the recently departed deputy editor of Kotaku, joins the show to talk about her playthrough of the newly released "Halo 5: Guardians," the second "Halo" game from 343 Industries. Then, Bob Whitaker, a historian of Britain at Louisiana Tech and the host of the YouTube series "History Respawned," talks to Chris about the historical accuracy of "Assassin's Creed Syndicate." Spoiler: Victorian London needs more prostitutes.
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'Assassin's Creed Syndicate' & That Old-Time Video Game Religion
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In an unprecedented feat for Shall We Play a Game?, we have a release-day review of "Assassin's Creed Syndicate," the newest entry in Ubisoft's long-running game of historical tourism, if tourists spent most of their time murdering. Kotaku editor-in-chief Stephen Totilo shows up, too, to talk about why he can't stop playing these games. Plus, listener mail–about whether a video game could found a major world religion.


Spain on the Map: see Spain Maps Madrid Spain Map Madrid Weather.
Madrid is a modern European city with its own character, its architecture, monuments, streets and fountains make it a beautiful city, emulated by other major cities in the world.
The area where the city now stands has been occupied since before written history. Successive rulers have claimed Madrid through the ages, till today, now the capital of Spain.
The Cibeles Palace was built in 1919 as Spain's post office headquarters, it is situated on an impressive plaza of marble sculptures and fountains. It has since become a symbol of the city.
Two other major buildings line the plaza: the Bank of Spain's Palacio de Buenavista and the Palacio de Linares. All three buildings have been placed on the Spanish heritage register.
Madrid has most of national museums. It also has three excellent art museums, the Museo del Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum, a museum of contemporary and modern art.
Other major sights in the city include the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Royal Theatre and the National Library.
Madrid being the cultural capital it is, continues to welcome millions of visitors every year.
You can find luxury resorts and hotels, budget hostels and further out, caravan parks, as well as bed and breakfasts.


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NBA: Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart among 4 Celtics out vs. Heat
Basketball, National Basketball Association (NBA)
The Boston Celtics ruled out four players for Tuesday night's nationally televised game against the Miami Heat, including their starting backcourt plus a third starter.
Guards Jaylen Brown (right adductor injury management) and Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain) will join starting power forward Al Horford (low back stiffness) in street clothes in Miami. Reserve guard Malcolm Brogdon (personal) will also miss a second consecutive game.
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is already out for the season.
Brown played 37 minutes and scored 26 points in Monday night's loss at Orlando. Horford also played, scoring six points in 30 minutes.
Smart injured his ankle Saturday night and did not play against the Magic. Derrick White started in his place and figures to draw the start Tuesday night in Boston's fourth and final meeting vs. Miami this season.
Robert Williams was held out of Monday's game for maintenance but was not on Tuesday's injury report.
The Celtics remain No. 1 in the Eastern Conference with a 35-13 record.


Promoting employment is difficult in peacetime, and significantly more so in post-conflict situations. A major new effort by 20 UN agencies, funds and programmes now aims to scale up and maximize the impact, coherence and efficiency of employment support to post-conflict countries. ILO Online spoke with José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Director of the ILO Employment Sector which oversees the ILO Programme on Crisis Response and Reconstruction about the "United Nations Policy for Post-Conflict Employment Creation, Income Generation and Reintegration" to be launched in Geneva on 4 November.
ILO Online: Why is it so important to create jobs in post-conflict countries?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: In post-conflict situations, employment and income generation are vital to short-term stability, reintegration, socio-economic growth and sustainable peace. Job creation and self-employment opportunities provide to communities and individuals the means for survival and recovery. The number of jobs that must be created in post-crisis settings is staggering. Demobilizing Iraq's military left 350,000 former soldiers in need of jobs, while the conflict in Afghanistan has resulted in over two million displaced people requiring reintegration and employment. Worldwide, in 2007 conflict created 28,514,000 internal displaced, 4,685,000 refugees Note 2 , and programmes are seeking to reintegrate over one million ex-combatants.
ILO Online: In addition to former combatants, who else is included in this new policy?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: Specific attention is given to the needs and capacities of conflict-affected groups, particularly unemployed or under-employed women and youth. Creating employment that taps into the positive energy and skills of young people is a particularly difficult challenge, as these groups often find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of violence, poverty, illiteracy and social exclusion. There should be a balance between the priority of security concerns and equity considerations, especially when targeting specific individuals or groups, such as ex-combatants.
ILO Online: What are some of the other benefits to society from the policy?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: The end of conflict in a country creates a window of opportunity for social and economic reform. The root causes of conflict are often associated to the world of world, including discrimination, social exclusion, forced labour and restrictions on freedom and rights, among others. ILO core standards and an extended social dialogue will contribute to addressee some of these causes, facilitating a more inclusive socio-economic transformation and then facilitating long-term reconciliation.
ILO Online: Can you tell us more about this new effort to rebuild societies in post-conflict situations?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: The new policy represents a UN-wide effort to scale up and maximize the effectiveness of employment and reintegration programmes in post-conflict settings. It was jointly developed by the 20 UN agencies and international financial institutions (IFIs) that constitute the Inter-Agency Working Group Note 3 on Post-Conflict Employment Creation and Reintegration. The crucial link between (self-) employment and peace-building has received full recognition of a three-year interagency consultation process, co-led by the ILO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The process culminated in May 2008 with the UN Secretary-General's approval of the new policy. The Policy underlines the necessity of coherent and comprehensive strategies for post- conflict employment creation and reintegration and includes three sets of programmes, defined as programming tracks.
ILO Online: What are these three sets of programmes?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: They are first stabilization, second, return and reintegration and third, sustainable employment creation and decent work. All of them promote self-employment but their focus is different. A fast-track programme includes emergency temporary jobs and aims to consolidate security and stability with programmes providing quick peace dividends to targeted female headed households, ex-combatants, youth, returnees, displaced people and others at risk high risk of exploitation or abuse, particularly women. Programmes in the second track include capacity development of local governments and other local authorities, and providers of business services; community driven development programmes comprising participatory investments in local socio-economic infrastructure; and local economic recovery programmes. Programmes in the third track include support to macroeconomic and fiscal policies, to active labour market, labour law and investment policies; support for financial sector and business development services; and promotion of labour-related institutions that enhance employability, social protection and other aspects of labour administration.
ILO Online: How do you make sure that all the relevant stakeholders become involved in the reconstruction process?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: Programmes should be supported and vetted by social dialogue between tripartite constituents (government, employers and workers) and other relevant stakeholders, to promote consensus on labour market policy, as well as legal and institutional reforms. The ultimate goal is to promote sustainable long-term development that supports productive employment and decent work, while respecting fundamental human rights, promoting gender equality and attention for marginalized groups.
ILO Online: What is the role of the ILO in this joint effort?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: As a result of these new developments, the Decent Work Agenda has become a key instrument for post-conflict recovery and peace-building at country level, within the UN system and beyond. Through this achievement, the ILO will gain an increased policy and advisory role and will influence recovery and reconstruction operations, ensuring improved UN coherence. As highlighted in the 2008 ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization and the Organization's Strategic Policy Framework 2010–15, the world of work is a major contributor to socio-economic progress and political stability. The implementation of this Policy will contribute effectively to achieving decent work outcomes in countries emerging from conflict.
ILO Online: What are the next steps?
José-Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs: The UN Secretary-General has asked the ILO and UNDP to develop internal capacity to support the implementation of decent work programmes in post-conflict settings. With a subsequent decision accompanying the approval of policy, ILO and UNDP were mandated to establish a "time-bound" Joint Support Team, hosted in ILO headquarters, which will focus on rolling-out the policy and addressing the remaining gaps in the implementation process at the country level. After the policy launch, programme rollout will be initiated in five countries with the support of the joint support team and an interagency Task Force involving the operational partners of the UN working group plus new associated members such as UNIDO and UNEP. The initial roll-out will concentrate on Timor-Leste, Nepal, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, and Sierra Leone. Additional support is envisaged to new countries upon availability of resources.
Note 1 Sergei Ordzhonikidze, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, will chair the launch of the United Nations Policy for Post-Conflict Employment Creation, Income Generation and Reintegration on 4 November 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Palais des Nations (Room XII, 3rd floor).
Note 2 IDP and refugee numbers calculated based on "Internally Displaced Monitoring Centre Report", 2008, UNHCR, and the UNDP 2007 Human Development Report.
Note 3 Asian Development Bank (ADB), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Department of Political Affairs (DPA), Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Office of the Special Advisor on Africa (OSAA), Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (SRSG CAAC), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and World Bank.