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The Egyptian Authorities' Grip on Local Culture: The Example of Mahraganat Music
Mahraganat, an electronic music of Sha'abi popular inspiration, has become one of Egypt's most listened-to music. The Egyptian Musicians Syndicate banned Mahraganat artists from performing publicly because it considers their language offensive and vulgar and their songs unworthy of Egypt's artistic productions. This paper examines the spread of Mahraganat as part of Egypt's pop culture and explains the ban and the official discourse against the genre within the broader context of restrictions on freedoms in the country.
Egyptian actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan performs during a concert at a resort in the North Coast, Egypt, August 2019. © EPA-EFE/MAHMOUD AHMED
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On 16 February 2020, the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate issued a decree banning Mahraganat musicians from performing in touristic areas, Nile cruises, night clubs and cafes, threatening that whoever fails to comply would face legal consequences. This ban is to be enforced by the Egyptian Tourism Police.1Egyptian Streets, "Egypt's Musicians Syndicate Bans Popular Mahraganat Music", Egyptian Streets, 17 February 2020, available at: https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/02/17/popular-mahraganat-music-is-now-banned-according-to-egypts-musical-syndicate/
The term Mahraganat translates to "festivals" and is used to encompass the Egyptian electronic music scene of Sha'abi popular inspiration. Mahraganat music had already been banned, since July 2019, from playing at the upscale resorts of the North Coast due to the Syndicate considering the genre a threat to national security and disapproving of the artists' performances.2Scoop Team, "Musicians Syndicate Bans Mahraganat Music in Sahel", Scoop Empire, 14 July 2019, available at: https://scoopempire.com/musicians-syndicate-bans-mahraganat-music-in-sahel/ The Syndicate's Secretary-General, renowned Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, initiated the decision following musician Hassan Shakosh's Valentine's Day concert, during which he performed his hit-song Bent El-Gueran (The Neighbours' Daughter) at the Cairo Stadium. The song, as of June 2020, had garnered more than 340 million views on YouTube. In the track, the young artist expresses his love for a woman who is also his neighbour, claiming that if rejected, he would hate his life, lose all sense of purpose, the heartbreak eventually leading to alcohol and hash consumption.3Hassan Shakosh and Omar Kamal, Mahragan Bent El Gueran, available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHBaHQau8b4 Shaker along with the syndicate's council members deemed the content of the song immoral and decided to ban the genre altogether, despite its popularity online.
Shaker justified the ban during an appearance on Amr Adib's talk show and claimed that content garnering an important amount of views online is not necessarily of good quality, drawing a parallel with pornography, which, according to him, generates more views than what he deems to be of good taste.4Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker Details the Ban on Shakosh and Other Mahraganat Musicians from Performing and the Syndicate's Position on Mohamed Ramadan", Al Hekayah on MBC MASR, 17 February 2020, available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NnZ09f236s&feature=emb_rel_end (Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker details the ban" Shaker also added during the live phone-call interview that the genre is too reliant on sexual innuendos and explicit content, and that Egypt needed what he considers "respectful and pleasant musicians", Mahraganat culture being unworthy of the country's artistic productions. He was categorical in refusing to issue any further performance licences to Mahraganat artists, including Mohamed Ramadan, a famous actor and Mahragan musician, who has several successful hits.5Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker Details the Ban"
To grasp the controversy behind Shaker's decision, one needs to understand the impact Mahraganat culture has had on Egyptian pop culture and how it escapes the control mechanisms put forth by the State to regulate cultural productions. Indeed, not only has the genre challenged the national vernacular eulogized by the State while simultaneously neglecting the classist musical trope so deeply cherished by it, but Mahraganat performers have also managed to emancipate themselves financially through the online interest garnered by the genre, thus freeing themselves from the Syndicate's burdensome rules and regulations and at the same time heavily impacting Egyptian youth and pop culture, which has historically shaped society as a whole.
Mahraganat music in context
Egyptian pop culture, according to Walter Armbrust, a cultural anthropologist whose research interests focus on culture and mass media in the Middle East, has been important in establishing national identity, more so than official discourse. Put in context, pop culture reveals a lot on the current social and cultural state of Egypt. The country is indeed confronted to what Armburst labels "two national vernaculars":6Walter Armbrust, Mass culture and modernism in Egypt, see p. 9, para 1, Cambridge University Press, 1996. one is valued and rooted in classicism yet inaccessible to most Egyptians, and another colloquial, practical and widely understood, yet not nearly as prestigious. Mahraganat culture can thus be situated in the latter category. Armbrust underlines the fact that popular mass culture has served as a site of expression through which alternative views of modernism (which in Egypt has dually revolved around a hegemonic nationalist narrative focused on Egyptian cultural authenticity and Westernization) can be expressed. Mahraganat music consequently inscribes itself in the stream of contemporary popular culture that opposes itself to the State's mass media schooling. These discords are often visible in the usages of Arabic, with the State encouraging the utilisation of a literal form of Arabic while those rejecting this statist approach put forth a vulgarisation of the language,7Walter Armbrust, Mass culture and modernism in Egypt which the Mahraganat genre has done since its creation.
The Mahraganat genre is often inaccurately labelled electro-sha'abi, an alternative name used in Europe but disliked by Mahraganat artists. Mahraganat music first appeared between 2006 and 2007 in Cairo's poorer neighbourhoods, mainly in Madinat Al-Salam and slums (known as 'ashwa'iyyat), when wedding DJs started mixing popular sha'abi music with electronic pulses. The birth of Mahraganat music is thus deeply tied to the digitalization of music production. However, while Mahraganat musicians did not initially produce music in studios, Mahmoud Refaat, who is behind the music label 100COPIES Music, represented some artists in the early days of the genre. The Mahraganat community remains tight-knit and artists are well-acquainted with each other, often collaborating through workshops and local gatherings.8SceneNoise Team, "Mahmoud Refaat: Bringing Noise", Scene Noise, 19 March 2015, available at: https://scenenoise.com/Features/mahmoud-refaat-bringing-noise
The lyrics of Mahraganat songs treat issues of disloyal friends, unfaithful lovers, financial difficulties, how one's success is judged by others and the current scarcity of good people. More cheerful themes are rarely ever discussed. Lyrics often use street slang and offer an honest look into the lives and perspectives of impoverished youth: the difficulties of having intimate relationships with women, unemployment, drug consumption, etc. While the content of Mahraganat music is currently apolitical and mainly expresses the musician's inner turmoil, this has not always been the case.
Initiated in 2006, the genre fully took off following the 2011 revolution. After Hosni Mubarak's ouster, it left Salam City and spread to other low-income neighbourhoods of Cairo. Although the music popularized during the revolution was solemn and paid homage to Egypt's repertoire of revolutionary and patriotic music, Mahraganat songs were openly sarcastic and did not refrain from using profanity to poke fun at the regime and denounce police brutality. Consequently, in the aftermath of the revolution, with the increased interactions between different social classes the genre spread all over the country, boosted by the growth in internet access. The regime media and the Ministry of Culture could not control its popularity.9Ted Swedenburg, "Egypt's Music of Protest: From Sayyid Darwish to DJ Haha", Middle East Report, Vol.265, p. 39-43, 2012
Indeed, Mahraganat music is mainly disseminated online, through streaming platforms, such as YouTube and SoundCloud, from which artists also perceive an important part of their revenues. Initially, Mahraganat artists used to make a living through DJing and concerts. Though live touring remained a significant revenue source up until the recent ban, streaming platforms are increasingly becoming the main source of income.10Josh Hall, "EDM (Egyptian Dance Music) Comes to London: A Full Report", The Quietus, 22 January 2014, available at: https://thequietus.com/articles/14329-electro-chaabi-knaka-sadat-diesel-figo-kode9-rinse Through YouTube alone, Hassan Shakosh is estimated to have made around USD739,600 in March 2020 alone, according to socialblade.com.11Social Blade, حسن شاكوش - Hassan Shakosh, available at: https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UChruvnbwqZ1J1-skg4R5bVQ An artist such as Hamo Bika is estimated to make up to $1.9M a year through YouTube too;12Social Blade, Hamo Bika Live, available at: https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCawKMKQQ5qSl8oZOfCfkXbA these numbers go up to an estimated annual revenue of between $268,000 and $4.5M for Mohamed Ramadan.13Social Blade, Mohamed Ramadan, available at: https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/mramadanofficial In a country in which the GDP per capita was of $2,549 in 2018, 14The World Bank, GDP per capita (current US$) – Egypt, Arab Rep., available at: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?end=2018&locations=EG&start=2010&view=chart Mahraganat musicians are thus financially well-off and are an example of upward social mobility in an extremely classist society.
One could hence argue the ban might be partially due to the Syndicate inability to capture any funds from the revenues of Mahraganat artists, as they are not Syndicate members. According to its internal rulebook (clause 8 of Article 58), the Syndicate is partially funded by the royalties members perceive from any contracts they have signed, their musical revenues and any income they might be receiving from a musical activity.15Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, The Internal Rules of Procedure of the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, available at: http://www.musicans-syndicate.com/Files/Rules/اللائحة%20الداخلية.PDF Additionally, the Syndicate has no power over online streaming platforms, although Hany Shaker said he had asked the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to increase its control over online content. The main power the Syndicate has over Mahraganat artists is whether or not it decides to issue singer performance licences. Under the licence, artists are required to comply with the terms agreed with the Syndicate regarding the musical content to be performed. In Shakosh's case, which incited the ban, the artist sang lyrics during his concert that had not been approved by the Syndicate.16Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker Details the Ban"
One may thus wonder what the official function of the Syndicate might be. Founded in the mid-1940s, the Syndicate's role has been to "build a musical society, ensure its development and conserve traditional art forms of importance to the Egyptian and Arab identity".17Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, The Internal Rules of Procedure, see at p. 2, para. 2 It was officially recognized by Law No. 35 of 1978 on the creation of professional syndicates. It seeks to offer musicians educational workshops, protect its members locally and abroad and ensure they find employment. However, Article 65 of the Syndicate's rulebook states that if any members are confronted to works that have "lacked respect towards the artform's dignity or the Syndicate",18Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, The Internal Rules of Procedure, see at p. 40, para. 1 it reserves the right to write a report to the General Union detailing why such works were deemed offensive. As of November 2015, one could consider the Syndicate an extension of the regime's sprawling interventionism in civil society. Then Minister of Justice Ahmed al-Zend granted powers of the judicial police to the Syndicate, which henceforth has the permission to issue warrants against those who do not respect the Syndicate's law, conduct searches, arrest people and send reports directly to the prosecution. With the Syndicate stating in its rules and regulations that "no person is to work in the musical arts unless they are a working member of the Syndicate",19Ayman Helmy, "Singing a crime: On the judicial police powers of the Musicians Syndicate", Mada Masr, 11 February 2016, available at: https://madamasr.com/en/2016/02/11/feature/culture/singing-a-crime-on-the-judicial-police-powers-of-the-musicians-syndicate/ Mahraganat artists are left with no options: unable to join the Syndicate because it does not value their art form, they are thus unable to perform.
Yet, the decision to ban the genre all-together is not a trivial one as Mahraganat culture has become deeply embedded in Egyptian pop culture despite its underground origins. Indeed, Mahraganat music's appeal is not limited to the working-class, youth from wealthier neighbourhoods have been keen listeners of the genre, which they perceive as energetic and expressive.20Dina Farouk Abou Zeid, "Songs from Egyptian Slums to Media", Global Media Journal, Vol 17.32, 1-6, 2019 It is a major vehicle for self-expression, often putting its audience into a trance as one can tell from the way the audience engages with the performers.21Wael Alaa, "Bulaq: A pulsing survey of Cairo's Underground Sounds", Nowness, 31 December 2017, available at: https://www.nowness.com/topic/mahraganat/bulaq-wael-alaa In the words of a Mahraganat artist that I have interviewed for this article: "Mahraganat music is music that comes from within, from the soul, it comes from a deep human yearning for self-expression". It is out of self-expression combined with a need to vent out daily struggles that the genre saw the light of day. However, Egyptian official media has often portrayed Mahraganat artists as ignorant, which shows their lack of understanding of the current youth culture, as one can deduct from Hany Shaker's discourse. Additionally, artists from Shaker's generation do not get as much attention as other younger artists, with Shaker's recently posted videos on YouTube rarely scoring more than 50,000 views.22Hany Shaker's channel on YouTube.com, available at: https://www.youtube.com/user/HanyShakerOffical/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
Widening the scope of cultural control
The Egyptian authorities' meddling with local cultural preferences is not new and has been heavily anchored in the establishment's attempts to control the country's cultural productions.23As discussed in Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", International Journal of Middle East Studies, Vol 51, p.233–256, 2019. Indeed, if one takes the example of the propagation of pirated cassette tapes in the 1980s, the content on these recordings was considered vulgar and the work of amateurs by the official media.24Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", p.233–256, 2019 As with the digitalization of music and the subsequent birth of the Mahraganat genre, audio-cassettes had also permitted the spread of popular music and enabled anyone to become a cultural producer. They had consequently, according to critics associated with the regime, "lowered artistic standards and tarnished public taste".25Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", see at p. 236, para. 2
Indeed, along with the democratization of musical recording and President Anwar Sadat's infitah (economic liberalization policy), working-class Egyptians were able to produce audio-cassettes only to face the critics' wrath, who claimed the music was unworthy of broadcast and that it only brought forth untalented artists. However, in parallel, culture was to be "refined art" and not an "amusement" nor an "empty diversion"26Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", see at p. 239, para. 3 as asserted by Ahmad Haykal, the former minister of culture (1985-1987). Thus came about the figures of the "imposter artist" and the "unqualified producer",27Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", see at p. 236, para. 1 which have been widely used by Shaker and his colleagues to disqualify Mahraganat productions. Additionally, much like Hassan Shakosh's current situation, in the 1970s and 1980s, the official media had scorned popular musician Ahmad 'Adawiya's work as vulgar. Moreover, 'Adawiya was rarely given airtime on radio and television. Mahraganat artists have been heavily influenced by Adawiya's music, along with other Sha'abi singers such as Hakim and Shaaban "Sha'bola" Abdel Rahim. These musicians have eventually become intrinsically linked to Egyptian mainstream culture due to their popularity across all social classes.
Yet, music of sha'abi inspiration is not the only genre the authorities have been increasingly censoring. Following the 2013 coup, the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate has been intensively cracking down on independent musicians and established pop artists, to a lesser extent. Egyptian rock band Cairokee's concerts were cancelled on multiple occasions in 2017 following the release of their 5th album, No'ta Beida (Blank Point) which explicitly criticized and condemned the regime. The cancellations were not accompanied by any official notices and no one claimed responsibility, the band was informed of the cancellation through the managers of the venue. The Ashkal Music Festival, which boasted many well-known African and Arab headliners, was also cancelled in 2017 due to the musicians not being able to obtain permits from the Censorship Board. A plethora of other artists such as Maryam Saleh, Shyma and Laila Amer, also faced warnings from the Syndicate, pushing some of them to release their music online, free and accessible to all, to avoid the Censorship Board, who would have required the artists to censor the content of their songs.28Hessen Hossa, "A battle for existence: How the combined forces of censorship and security shaped Egypt's music scene in 2017", Mada Masr, 2 January 2018, available at https://madamasr.com/en/2018/01/02/feature/culture/a-battle-for-existence-how-the-combined-forces-of-censorship-and-security-shaped-egypts-music-scene-in-2017/
Perhaps the most significant controversy was initiated by the Mashrou' Leila concert which was held on 22 September 2017 in Cairo. During the band's performance, some members of the audience raised the rainbow flag in solidarity with members of the Egyptian LGBTQ community. This act created a media frenzy and, consequently, over 50 individuals were arrested by security forces and charged with inciting debauchery. Following the concert, the Syndicate banned Mashrou' Leila from performing in Egypt, claiming it stood against "all abnormal art".29Hessen Hossa, "A battle for existence: How the combined forces of censorship and security shaped Egypt's music scene in 2017", Mada Masr, 2 January 2018, available at https://madamasr.com/en/2018/01/02/feature/culture/a-battle-for-existence-how-the-combined-forces-of-censorship-and-security-shaped-egypts-music-scene-in-2017/ However, Jennifer Lopez was able to perform in 2019 at the North Coast and did not face any criticism, though one could argue her live concerts tend to be sexually charged.30Delara Zand, "Jennifer Lopez Performed In Egypt For The First Time And Chose An Egyptian Designer For The Occasion", Harper's Bazaar Arabia, 13 August 2019, available at: https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/people/news/jennifer-lopez-performs-in-egypt-wearing-egyptian-designer Whether or not an artist is allowed to perform depends on the whims of the Syndicate, along with the Censorship Board and what they consider artistically and morally appropriate.
Moreover, in July 2018, a prime ministerial decree imposed strict restrictions on the organization of festivals and artistic events in Egypt. All events have to be approved by the Ministry of Culture and "relevant state entities" which consist of the "representatives of the foreign affairs, interior, finance, tourism, antiquities, civil aviation, youth and sports, and local development ministries, whom will be chosen by their respective ministers, on the condition that they hold a senior civil service ranking."31Mariam Ibrahim, "More hurdles to clear: What a new committee organizing festivals means for the future of artistic events in Egypt", Mada Masr, 21 July 2018, available at https://madamasr.com/en/2018/07/21/feature/culture/more-hurdles-to-clear-what-the-states-decision-to-form-a-committee-organizing-festivals-means-for-the-future-of-artistic-events-in-egypt/ The committee also includes other culture professionals. The decree makes it more difficult for non-governmental actors to apply for a licence to perform or organize cultural activities: applicants must have a working capital of at least LE500,000 (approx. USD31,000) and 51% of it must be owned by an Egyptian national.32Mariam Ibrahim, "More hurdles to clear"
In light of recent legislation, the ban on Mahraganat music seems to have been the next logical step for a regime that seeks to have a stronghold over the country's cultural productions. The Syndicate's crackdown on Mahraganat music and other musical genres is part of a wider repression conducted by the Egyptian regime on all forms of culture in an attempt to suppress any dissidence. Such control has resulted in an important drop in the quality of Egypt's cultural productions following the 2013 coup. Moreover, many artists have had to either exile themselves or censor their artworks.33Ezzedine C. Fishere, "Egypt's music ban is part of a more disturbing cultural repression", The Washington Post, 28 February 2020, available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/28/egypts-music-ban-is-part-more-disturbing-cultural-repression/ The long-term effects of such tightening control over cultural productions and the future of Muhraganat music are yet to be seen. But in the words of a local Egyptian Mahraganat connoisseur: "Mahraganat music is perhaps the most authentic musical genre to have seen the day in Egypt in the past decade".
Endnotes[+]
Egyptian Streets, "Egypt's Musicians Syndicate Bans Popular Mahraganat Music", Egyptian Streets, 17 February 2020, available at: https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/02/17/popular-mahraganat-music-is-now-banned-according-to-egypts-musical-syndicate/
Scoop Team, "Musicians Syndicate Bans Mahraganat Music in Sahel", Scoop Empire, 14 July 2019, available at: https://scoopempire.com/musicians-syndicate-bans-mahraganat-music-in-sahel/
Hassan Shakosh and Omar Kamal, Mahragan Bent El Gueran, available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHBaHQau8b4
Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker Details the Ban on Shakosh and Other Mahraganat Musicians from Performing and the Syndicate's Position on Mohamed Ramadan", Al Hekayah on MBC MASR, 17 February 2020, available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NnZ09f236s&feature=emb_rel_end (Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker details the ban"
Amr Adib, "Hany Shaker Details the Ban"
Walter Armbrust, Mass culture and modernism in Egypt, see p. 9, para 1, Cambridge University Press, 1996.
Walter Armbrust, Mass culture and modernism in Egypt
SceneNoise Team, "Mahmoud Refaat: Bringing Noise", Scene Noise, 19 March 2015, available at: https://scenenoise.com/Features/mahmoud-refaat-bringing-noise
Ted Swedenburg, "Egypt's Music of Protest: From Sayyid Darwish to DJ Haha", Middle East Report, Vol.265, p. 39-43, 2012
Josh Hall, "EDM (Egyptian Dance Music) Comes to London: A Full Report", The Quietus, 22 January 2014, available at: https://thequietus.com/articles/14329-electro-chaabi-knaka-sadat-diesel-figo-kode9-rinse
Social Blade, حسن شاكوش - Hassan Shakosh, available at: https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UChruvnbwqZ1J1-skg4R5bVQ
Social Blade, Hamo Bika Live, available at: https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCawKMKQQ5qSl8oZOfCfkXbA
Social Blade, Mohamed Ramadan, available at: https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/mramadanofficial
The World Bank, GDP per capita (current US$) – Egypt, Arab Rep., available at: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?end=2018&locations=EG&start=2010&view=chart
Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, The Internal Rules of Procedure of the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, available at: http://www.musicans-syndicate.com/Files/Rules/اللائحة%20الداخلية.PDF
Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, The Internal Rules of Procedure, see at p. 2, para. 2
Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, The Internal Rules of Procedure, see at p. 40, para. 1
Ayman Helmy, "Singing a crime: On the judicial police powers of the Musicians Syndicate", Mada Masr, 11 February 2016, available at: https://madamasr.com/en/2016/02/11/feature/culture/singing-a-crime-on-the-judicial-police-powers-of-the-musicians-syndicate/
Dina Farouk Abou Zeid, "Songs from Egyptian Slums to Media", Global Media Journal, Vol 17.32, 1-6, 2019
Wael Alaa, "Bulaq: A pulsing survey of Cairo's Underground Sounds", Nowness, 31 December 2017, available at: https://www.nowness.com/topic/mahraganat/bulaq-wael-alaa
Hany Shaker's channel on YouTube.com, available at: https://www.youtube.com/user/HanyShakerOffical/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
As discussed in Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", International Journal of Middle East Studies, Vol 51, p.233–256, 2019.
Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", p.233–256, 2019
Andrew Simon, "Censuring sounds: Tapes, Taste and the Creation of Egyptian Culture", see at p. 236, para. 2
Hessen Hossa, "A battle for existence: How the combined forces of censorship and security shaped Egypt's music scene in 2017", Mada Masr, 2 January 2018, available at https://madamasr.com/en/2018/01/02/feature/culture/a-battle-for-existence-how-the-combined-forces-of-censorship-and-security-shaped-egypts-music-scene-in-2017/
Delara Zand, "Jennifer Lopez Performed In Egypt For The First Time And Chose An Egyptian Designer For The Occasion", Harper's Bazaar Arabia, 13 August 2019, available at: https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/people/news/jennifer-lopez-performs-in-egypt-wearing-egyptian-designer
Mariam Ibrahim, "More hurdles to clear: What a new committee organizing festivals means for the future of artistic events in Egypt", Mada Masr, 21 July 2018, available at https://madamasr.com/en/2018/07/21/feature/culture/more-hurdles-to-clear-what-the-states-decision-to-form-a-committee-organizing-festivals-means-for-the-future-of-artistic-events-in-egypt/
Mariam Ibrahim, "More hurdles to clear"
Ezzedine C. Fishere, "Egypt's music ban is part of a more disturbing cultural repression", The Washington Post, 28 February 2020, available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/28/egypts-music-ban-is-part-more-disturbing-cultural-repression/


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Festival Hopping
by Calin Van Paris September 28, 2015
Zoë Elton, Director of Programming
Zoë Elton has been helping to mold MVFF since its 1977 founding, amassing and screening films to fill first a modest three-day run and now a full-fledged, 11-day spectacle. She's also partial to the Berlin International Film Festival, a February event when the weather is cold enough to entice people into the comfort of a warm screening room. Unlike the MVFF, Berlin is a competitive festival, with prizes Elton says reflect its unique sensibilities: smart, artistically risky and political. This year "the top prize, the Golden Bear, went to Iranian director Jafar Panahi for his film Taxi," she notes. "Since 2010, Panahi has been banned [in his country] from filmmaking: this film was made digitally and spirited across borders to Berlin. His prize was accepted by his young niece, Hana Saeidi. An amazing moment: you can put an artist under house arrest, but you can't dampen the creative spirit." March found Elton at the Guadalajara International Film Festival taking in a whirlwind of talent from Mexico, Latin America and Spain. But it's MVFF 2015 she's most enthusiastic about: "I do think this is an extraordinary year for MVFF. Our women's initiative, Mind the Gap, has brought an increased depth of discussion about film, filmmakers and story that has enriched our process across the board. Overall, I'm very excited about our lineup this year," she says. "I don't usually allow my cautious English self to say that."
Mark Fishkin, Founder/Director
Variety once said the Mill Valley Film Festival has "the ambience of a destination festival and the clout of an urban one." California Film Institute and MVFF founder Mark Fishkin wholeheartedly agrees, and his opinion can certainly be trusted, as those who host film festivals also attend them. Fishkin has been going to the Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah, since its inception in 1978 and likens that annual event, held every January, to an alternative Hollywood universe with cold and snow. "Sundance is a great place to mingle with industry from all avenues: actors, filmmakers, publicists and studio heads," he says. "It's literally the largest gathering of the independent film industry." A few Sundance films usually end up showing at MVFF, he notes. Another favorite gathering is Cannes (aka the Cannes Film Festival or Festival de Cannes) on the French Riviera in mid-May, which for him has become an essential pre-MVFF excursion over the last 25 years. "There's no slowing down in Cannes," Fishkin says. "You might get to bed at 1 or 2 a.m. and then have to get up early to make an 8 a.m. screening. It's exhausting, but when you pause and look around at the yachts, the ocean and the beautiful scenery, you think, 'This isn't so bad!' " Yet Fishkin sees much relevance and success in our smaller, unique Marin-based event. "We remain a filmmakers' festival, bringing the finest films from around the world while remaining grounded in our community," he says.

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Thymus extremus — вид рослин родини глухокропивові (Lamiaceae), ендемік Росії.

Опис
Листки від еліптичних до яйцювато-ромбічних, довго черешкові, 3–11 мм, з обох боків щільно запушені. Суцвіття головчасте; чашечка вузько дзвінчата; квіти бузкові 7–8 мм завдовжки.

Поширення
Ендемік Росії (Красноярськ, Західний Сибір, Якутська область).

Джерела

extremus
Ендемічна флора Росії
Рослини, описані 1954

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Uma das melhores empresas das quais eu trabalhei.
Randstad has to be the most professional and organised Recruitment/Labour Hire Agency I have ever worked for.
They look after you, pay on time, and actively seek out work that best suits your skills and experience.
I have worked numerous short term assignments with Randstad over the past 5 years and they have always looked after me.
If I am between jobs (as I am a person who prefers short term contracts), or if a contract I was working ends, they ALWAYS have another role available should you wish to take it!
I honestly cannot praise them enough. They truly are the best Labour Hire Agency around.
Randstad excellent agency providing job opportunities in variety of work sectors. Professional staff who manages relief staff equitable. Excellent salary. Working with Randstad for the past 18 months has given me great insight into a variety of professional practices within the industry of childcare. Worked in long day care and OSHC throughout the metropolitan and has gained great knowledge of the importance of diversity and difference. Devising and implementing developmentally appropriate learning environments based on keen observations individual needs and interests of children. Understand the pivotal importance of supervising children ensuring safety and security. Of further importance is the ability to engage meaningfully with children in a fun and inviting learning environment providing positive outcomes. Communication is key between children and members of the team.
Excellent flexibility offered and great work environment. Professional consultants who work with a range of Government and Commercial businesses. Easy Registration process for candidates using online tools.
Only giving 1 star for each because you can't give 0. I would not recommend this agency for anything.. Sent me for jobs before they had finalised Contracts, wouldn't pay for medicals.
Phone number for pay roll or anything else was a nightmare to obtain. Pulled contracts from other people known at the agency due to personal reasons. For me personally I finished a job in September they responded with will find you work in the new year and when I advised of jobs I was able to do there was no communication or application for those jobs. The also didn't want to pay for 30mins overtime after that was the agreed contract.
No communication, more worried about the dollar not the worker.
the staff at Randstad were very approachable and friendly that put me straight at ease. The contract for work at Gough Industrial was extended I learnt new skills such as accounts - receivable payable and end of month.
The work culture at Gough Industrial was casual and friendly which I loved. The best part of the job was the large amounts of paperwork and fast paced environment. The hardest part of the job was chasing up customers for money owing on their account and getting them to pay.
My role at Randstad was labouring for all sorts of different job sites. I was called out to jobs all over Canberra and met a lot of different people..
This company is ok to work for not always very responsive to problem solving. Have a lengthy wait and testing system. They take a % of your wages for contracting you.
Enjoyed my time working for Randstad. They were very helpful and always made sure that I had work. They always got back to me with any questions that I had.
I started my recruitment career there. I would have continued with this role, as I loved assisting people and finding them a job/career. I went on maternity leave and unfortunately could not return due to the rotating hours. Interviewing and matching the right person to the job was challenging and I really enjoyed this.
good work environment, good salary, friendly people and good consistent work. Done Various jobs like working at questicon, working as a removilast, cleaner and many other jobs including labour work.
productive and rewarding. Learnt new skills and learnt new technology as well. Was very rewarding as i was packing labelled brands and got to see them first hand.
Randstad have worked hard at keeping me employed with some very difficult customers. The industry likes to be çasual' with some safety requirements. A big thank you to them.
I enjoyed working here with children as well as the staff of each childcare centers i attend to. Since I've been working at this company I've learned the importance of making sure everyone is treated fairly and also multitasking with diapers, feeding schedules, and daily activities the kids have. The hardest part of my job is never knowing what my day is going to be like and where i am being placed . However, my most enjoyable part of this job is taking care of the kids making sure they are changed, fed and happy and safe.
Randstad really looked after me as a contractor. Cannot recommend them more highly.
Gave me good placements, followed through and made sure the workplace I went to was treating me well.
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Tinubu congratulates PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke, at 66
All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent a goodwill message to Bishop Wale Oke, President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and presiding Bishop of Sword of the Spirit Ministries International.
Bishop Oke celebrated his 66th birthday on September 8, 2022. Asiwaju Tinubu, in the birthday message issued by his Media Office in Abuja, described Bishop Oke who is also the founder of Precious Cornerstone University as one of the most respected clergymen in Nigeria and one who has profoundly worked to advance the kingdom of God through his outreach programmes and leadership of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.
As the leader of the Pentecostal movement in Nigeria, Asiwaju notes with admiration the contributions of Bishop Oke in promoting peace, national unity and harmony among people of different faith and beliefs, adding that the country will continue to benefit from the wisdom and foresight of the PFN President.
"I rejoice with Bishop Wale Oke on his birthday. Bishop Oke at 66 is gradually moving up the ladder and will soon join the club of septuagenerian. I wish him good health and more grace in the service of God and humanity.
"On this anniversary of his birth, I most especially celebrate the man of God for his commitment to national unity, progress, peace and social cohesion.
"As the leader of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Oke remains a shining example in honour, grace, selflessness, patriotism and hardwork, which are necessary ingredients for building a wholesome society.
"On behalf of my family, I join all family members, friends and admirers of Bishop Oke to wish him happy birthday and many happy returns."
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Jyoti Ahuja, a mother of a two-year-old son and a mom blogger on Instagram, has a different perspective on parenting. It's not much big of a concern for Jyoti whether her child knows counting numbers or the names of different colours. They'll learn all about it in school one day, or the other is her definite answer to why she isn't worried about these matters. However, there is one thing that Jyoti does concern herself with and is pretty serious about it- emotions of the child. Instead of scolding whenever her son is throwing tantrums or being angry, she delves deep into the psychological behavior of him and what is making him act in such a manner.
Although her son is only two, she has taught her self-feeding. Now he isn't dependent on his mother to feed him. Moreover, unlike all the Gen-Z kids nowadays, he isn't even fond of cell phones or Television. Instead of playing with battery-operated toys, he is always involved in whatever activity her mom is doing, whether it's cooking or reading. And this mom blogger's feed is filled to the brim with pieces of advice and tips of such.
"I STARTED WITH SHARING MY MOTHERHOOD JOURNEY, BUT THEN I LEARNED A LOT AND STARTED SHARING WHATEVER NEW I USE TO LEARN, BE IT ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING, LEARNING BY FUN, CONSCIOUS OR GENTLE PARENTING, HEALTHY FOOD FOR KIDS AND MUCH MORE
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'Gentle Parenting' is the term one can use to define Jyoti's parenting style. If one scroll through her feed, they will get to know all about it and even tips on how to do it. She explains that scolding or ignoring your child when they are in a bad mood or crying is not the solution. Instead, if you do so, the child will know that when you are angry or not happy with someone, this is how you act- being mad at them.
Jyoti deals with anger and tantrums of her son with gentleness. She allows him to cry and let out all his emotions. "Emotions have to come out," she says. And after when he calms down, she teaches him why he can't do this. Of course, she loses her patience also while dealing with this; after all, she is a human being. In fact, Jyoti reveals that growing up; she wasn't the most patient person in the room. Moreover, during this lockdown, both mother's and son's moods have gone downhill. However, she controls her outburst by taking a deep breath and reminding herself that this will also affect her son's future.
Apart from talking about gentle parenting, she also shares with her audiences anything new she learns; whether it's about homeschooling, fun activities, DIYs, or healthy food. "The kind of response I started getting was commendable and overwhelming" she speaks on the result she gets after sharing this type of knowledge with her followers. Furthermore, she also conducts live sessions on her page, where she speaks with guests with specialties in different fields like gynecology, speech therapy, or child counseling. Therein, they answer questions from her followers on that subject.
I COMPLETED MY BACHELOR IN PHYSIOTHERAPY DEGREE IN 2013 THOUGH COULD NOT CONTINUE MY PRACTICE DUE TO MANY PERSONAL REASONS, BUT I WAS ALWAYS PASSIONATE WANTED TO DO SOMETHING IN LIFE"
After from studying Physiotherapy, she also has a knack towards writing and even did some online courses on it; however, she had to leave it in between as they planned a baby. Nonetheless, she doesn't have any regrets that she couldn't further continue her journey on these paths. Knowledge never goes to waste is what she believes in. Jyoti loves to write poetry, and she continues to do it where she can express all her emotions and feelings. But these poems are very close to her heart, and she keeps it personal. However, on her page, she does upload quotes after every 5th picture or so.
"I AM HERE SINCE NOVEMBER 2018, RISE I WILL SAY WHEN I SAW PEOPLE STARTED MESSAGING ME AND ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING MY JOURNEY AND HOW I AM UPBRINGING HIM SPECIALLY WHEN THEY SAW HE IS SELF-FEEDER ON MY STORIES
Jyoti wants to use this platform to help and influence people. Throughout her motherhood journey, she has learned a lot about child psychology and other topics related to it by reading and watching videos and wants to spread this knowledge to other mothers as well. Her followers love and appreciate her posts on mom guilt and how she deals with tantrums without aggressions and wants to know more about it. Posts on these subjects also bought a massive shift in her mom blogging career.
On Instagram, she goes with the name of moms cruise. There is an important and valuable reason behind naming her page as such. "basically moms_cruise means that a mommy on the journey of motherhood on the cruise; the way cruise sails on the water with crest and trough of water flow, motherhood is similar to that, so I named it in that way" she says. "Sounds very philosophical, no…" Jyoti trails off.
IT [influencer marketing] IS REALLY EFFECTIVE CAUSE RATHER THAN ADS PEOPLE GET THE REAL PEOPLE WHERE THEY CAN CONNECT DIRECT AND QUESTION REGARDING ANY PRODUCT WE R LIKE MESSENGERS TO THEM
Jyoti explains that Influencer marketing is more effective than other forms, like giving advertisements on TV. Through Influencer marketing, people get to ask directly about that product to that influencer, which isn't possible in TV advertisements. This type of brand marketing is more relatable, as there is more trust. As a result, more sell from the brand's side and more satisfaction from the consumer's side. However, she declares that often brands look for the followers count instead of the creator's work while looking for influencers to promote their products. Brands overlook how genuine their followers are and the reach and engagement of a creator. However, she also goes to explain that not all brands are like that. "There are also some brands that really trust and give valuable work and appreciate the work we do… I have done those collaborations, and I am proud to be part of it," she says.
"I WAS STUCK TO CERTAIN NUMBERS; ENGAGEMENT WAS NOT INCREASING I STARTED FEELING VERY DEMOTIVATED THOUGHT TO TAKE A BREAK AND MY HASHTAGS WHICH ARE STILL NOT WORKING SO STILL THAT'S A CHALLENGE FOR ME HAVE NOR OVERCOME YET"
One challenge she is facing at the moment is figuring out the right hashtags that work for her and gaining engagement. But with the help of some genuine crowd, she was able to cross 10k followers. It was one of her biggest challenges that she was able to cross and also her biggest milestone.
She is also on the lookout for doing collaborations with some respectful brands. But this is only the start of her journey. In the near future, she wants to see herself in the list of famous bloggers. This dream is not only for her own but for her son as well as she wants her son to remember her as an icon and know that she was able to achieve something. Apart from this, she has a loud and clear message for everyone. "A mom can do anything. Don't think a stay at home mom is nothing and we can't do anything. They can do and achieve anything they set their heart into," she says.
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I've recently decided to rebrand my studio (Part time-freelance) under a different name in attempt to make the name more universal and unimposing.
I have a few ideas for names I might use but through my Google searches I have come across many studio names that seem to be repeated across multiple sites owned by unrelated companies. For example, if you search for "Enigma Design" you will see that the name is used as the company name for an Irish furniture company, an interior design firm based in Abu Dhabi (I think), a web designer in Australia and an Interior designer based in New Zealand.
Is it simply a matter of these companies not trademarking their names? That they are aware of the repeat but don't have the means or desire do anything about it? A matter of trademark jurisdiction? Or just something I am completely missing entirely?
- When you apply for a Trademark you have to specify the field, ie Design, Construction etc. So you can have multiple names, but in different fields.
- AFAIK, Trademarks are not international.
- And like you say, they may not have trademarked their name, or they do not wish to do anything about it.


An Artificial Night (October Daye, book 3) by Seanan McGuire.
Changeling knight in the court of the Duke of Shadowed Hills, October "Toby" Daye, has survived numerous challenges that would destroy fae and mortal alike. Now Toby must take on a nightmarish new assignment. Someone is stealing both fae and mortal children--and all signs point to Blind Michael. When the young son of Toby's closest friends is snatched from their Northern California home and his sister falls into a coma-like state, the situation becomes way too personal. Toby has no choice but to track the villains down, even when there are only three magical roads by which to reach Blind Michael's realm--home of the legendary Wild Hunt--and no road may be taken more than once. If she cannot escape with all the children before the candle that guides and protects her burns away, Toby herself will fall prey to the Wild Hunt and Blind Michael's inecscapable power. And it doesn't bode well for the success of her mission that her own personal Fetch, May Daye--the harbinger of Toby's own death--has suddenly turned up on her doorstep.
Heroes come in many forms, sometimes even in the form of a snarky changeling. The October Daye novels are rich with Celtic myth and folklore and filled with danger, suspense, and Toby's dry wit. I loved Rosemary and Rue and A Local Habitation , the first two books in this series, and had high expectations for An Artificial Night . Seanan McGuire did not disappoint. Changeling October "Toby" Daye, half human and half Daoine Sidhe, lives on the knife's edge between modern day California and a world of darkness, magic, and monsters. She has tried to live solely in the human world, casting aside her fey heritage for a normal peaceful existence, but that didn't go so well. Even living on a diurnal human schedule is difficult for Toby, but she perseveres because she has a good heart...the heart of a hero.
I highly recommend An Artificial Night (October Daye, book 3) to readers of urban fantasy, paranormal suspense, fantasy, and especially to fans of the Rachel Morgan books by Kim Harrison and The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher.
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Lovely review -- I've heard a great deal about Ms McGuire but haven't read anything of hers yet. Already I'm hooked -- Toby/October as a girl's name?! Adorable!
This definitely sounds like a series I need to check out. I love the idea that it incorporates Celtic lore.


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We are hosting the next "Documentary and Dialogue" on May 22nd at Yeye's Botanica from 6-8 pm.
The film starts at 6:00 and is a documentary film relevant to our community. At the end, there is time for conversation about the film's message and what it means for us.
This a fundraiser for Keepers of the Way. A donation of $10.00 is requested.


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Cyberpunk 2077: Johnny Silverhand Prosthetic Recreated In Real Life By Limbitless Solution To Donate In Clinical Trials
When it comes to video game-inspired merchandise, most people think of the usual – vinyl figures, gaming chairs, maybe even portraits and phone cases. For most people, the idea of prosthetics doesn't immediately come to mind.
For the nonprofit known as Limbitless Solution, however, these kinds of media-inspired prosthetics are a part of everyday life. The organization specializes in creating these types of personalized bionics in order to better help those in need restore some of the functionality lost with a missing limb in a unique and fun way.
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According to their website, the team is taking preliminary steps to produce bionic limbs using 3-D printing for children in addition to adults, veterans, and first-responders. Also on their website, they talk a bit about their mission statement:
"At Limbitless Solutions, our mission is to empower confidence and increase accessibility in the limb difference community through art-infused bionics. Our team combines engineering and art to promote access and engagement in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education for a more inclusive future."
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The limbs are designed to be capable of gripping objects and performing other gestures, while also being much more affordable than comparable prosthetics on the market. This time around, they have knocked it out of the park with their latest recreation of a newly released video game icon.
The character in the recently released Cyberpunk 2077 known as Johnny Silverhand himself (played by Keanu Reeves) sports a handsome prosthetic limb – something that is more or less commonplace in Night City. As such, Xbox and CD PROJEKT RED have partnered with Limbitless Solution in order to bring this prosthetic to life.
The Xbox official Youtube channel released a video detailing just a bit about the project and just what the prosthetics will be used for:
The video ends with a call to action for fans of Cyberpunk 2077 to also support the Limbitless team effort. Their website at 3Dhope.com offers further information about their goals and the ability to donate and help out their efforts.
This also isn't the first time that Limbitless has used pop culture figures as bases for building prosthetics. They have also partnered up and produced an Iron Man prosthetic limb alongside Robert Downey Jr., as well as Halo-themed prosthetics with 343 Industries.
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The prosthetics produced by this partnership will be donated for use in clinical trials for tests upcoming in 2021. Hopefully, we can see projects like this becoming more commonplace, so that those with prosthetic limbs can become even more comfortable with themselves.
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Thrive Parenting would like to thank Jennifer Birch for writing this article for us! We hope that you find it useful.
Our kids are growing up in a startling time one that sadly, their parents may not be completely familiar with. Every day, kids are discovering new ways to connect and new platforms through which they can experience the world around them. It's harrowing to think that nowadays, they can use their phones to send messages and pictures that nobody will ever trace, affording them privacy that generations before them could only have dreamed of, while making it all the more difficult for parents to keep an eye on them.
How much time do your kids really spend on their phones?
Recent studies have shown that adults now spend more time on their phones than they do watching TV, and things may have come full circle for us. With too much gadget usage said to cause everything from delayed cognitive development and dulled reflexes, we now worry that our kids are spending too much time on their phones, just as our parents worried that we were spending too much time watching TV when we were younger.
But all this time spent on their gadgets on the internet can have more dire consequences, affecting even the psychological development of the child. With so much information available on the internet, it's easy to access things that aren't meant for younger audiences, and the veil of anonymity afforded to those on the internet puts our kids at risk of cyber-bullying. Luckily, there are some small things you can do to make sure that your children remain healthy and happy, even while living in an age dominated by gadgets.
On TV and on Youtube, we see pop icons becoming less and less "family-friendly", and our children are exposed to these every single day as well. The best way to counter the negative effects of these icons is to talk to your child about their role models. Talk to them about what a role model should be, and help them find better role models. In recent years, we've seen some great names break the mold and emerge with truly remarkable characters, which your kids could turn to for inspiration. Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model might be a good start, an award-winning show that's captured the hearts of parents everywhere. The show features a "modern heroine", which Tootsa MacGinty describes is "not the over-sexualised-material-disney-girl that seems to have become the norm, but someone who would inspire our younger female generation". Find alternatives like these to counterbalance the people your children encounter on the internet.
Kids work best when given explicit instructions, and while they may be opposed to it, implementing a set window of time when they're allowed to use their gadgets can be extremely helpful. The world's leading tech CEOs actually ban their kids from using gadgets altogether, recognizing how difficult it is to manage and how distracting it can be. But if you've already allowed your kids to use smartphones and other gadgets before, simply sit down with the kids and talk about the possible schedules you can implement. There are many apps that you can use to help get your kids to stick to a schedule, like the revolutionary DinnerTime App, which lets you control your kids' devices remotely, instructing them when it's time for bed (or some other activity) and locking the phone so that they know they need to stop. What's really important is that you both come to an agreement when setting the schedule.
Have you ever struggled with your kids spending too much time on their devices? What methods did you put in place to make sure that they stay safe while having fun on their mobile devices? Let us know!
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Pretending to be sick to avoid school, to coming home with new bruises and refusing to do homework - may sound like your typical child, but these could also be signs of bullying. Many parents fear that their child could be a victim and it's not always easy to know when it's going on.
When I was studying for my Master's Degree I did a lot of research into bullying. Personally, the most devastating fact that I found was that teachers are usually the last to know that a child is being bullied. Thankfully this is not because we are incompetent, or we don't care but I still subsequently put my hand up to rewrite the bullying policy at the school I was working at to help the children to know what to do if they were bullied.
How can you tell if your child is being bullied?
Bullying hurts. Children who are bullied can experience a range of negative outcomes including depression, anxiety, bedwetting, social withdrawal, lack of friends, loneliness, dislike or avoidance of school, poor academic performance and suicidal tendencies.
What if you feel their behaviour has changed and you suspect it is because of bullying?
In that case it could be a good idea to start a conversation. Ask if there are any children who are being mean at school to the kids in his or her class? Tell them stories of some things that happened when you were at school. This could help them open up.
Why do some children try to hide the fact that they are being bullied?
Because they are embarrassed or believe if they tell someone the situation will only get worse.
What are the first steps a parent should take when they find out their child is being bullied?
Remember that bullying is different to 'kids being mean'. Bullying is when one person or group targets another repeatedly.
Find out as much as you can about the situation (who is involved, how often it occurs, who knows about the bullying) then reassure your child that this is not their fault (bullying can be like a form of brainwashing where children begin to feel that they some how deserve what is happening).
Contact the preschool or school. Ask about their bullying policy and get the school to clearly outline how the situation will be managed. Ensure that there are regular follow-up meetings until you have reached a positive resolution.
Get your child involved in activities that encourage independence, assertiveness and healthy peer relationships (e.g., sporting teams, cubs or scouts, dance, drama club).
Encourage your child to behave assertively in threatening situations by teaching them specific skills such as responding to name calling (having ready and rehearsed responses is always helpful), making assertive statements ("That's fine if you think that but I do not agree"), and getting help from their peers (it is important that children feel they have someone who they can count on).
Teach them to use body language and non- emotive responses.... such as standing up straight and looking the bully in the eyes and appearing bored.
Teach compassion. Being bullied is not the child's fault. The bully has a problem with something in his/or her life.
Ask them what they have already tried so far to get what they want. The child might say that they asked them to stop and the child who was being mean didn't listen.
Ask them what has worked, what they have seen others do/ what would a "role model" do?
It is often easier for children to imagine someone else (maybe another child at school/kindy, or a character or sports star that they like and respect) dealing with the situation first. The next step is to imagine themselves doing the same.
Ask your child what they teach them to do at school/kindy. Many schools are presently using the simple but effective High 5 Method. This is a problem solving method taught in schools to foster resilience, improved relationships and wellbeing of children.
Sometimes children aren't being bullied, but see it happening to their peers. What can they do to help?
Encourage them to be active bystanders. E.g. tell the bully to stop or they will report it. This is actually reportedly one of the best ways to stop another child being bullied.
You probably purchase school supplies before the very first day of school, but there are other ways you and your child can prepare for the new school year. Be sure to attend the meet and greet so you can learn about classes, teachers, opportunities and the school and class expectations. Also, one of the best ways to prepare your child for school is to set goals for the first term. You can do this together, display your goals somewhere where you both will see them.
A new school year can be a bit intimidating. Even confident kids may convince themselves that they won't fit in, or that they'll be overwhelmed by a new year level, class situation or school, homework and going to school with older kids. Don't let your child play mind games with him/herself and avoid saying things like, "School is going to be much harder this year, you are going to have to work very hard." Help him/her adjust by pointing out the upside of school, and how well prepared he or she really is.
A daily routine is one of the best ways to help your child adjust to the school day. Try to get your child back into the school schedule a week or so before the first day of class. In addition, be sure to keep a calendar of daily events, assignments, and other commitments. Help your child formulate a daily schedule, as well as a weekly schedule, in order to stay on top of the new school year.
I wish you and your family a fantastic start to the school year.
Is your child ready for Prep?
For your child to get the most from Prep, the first things they will need to be able to do is sit in a chair, listen and follow directions. Teachers report that unless a child has mastered these skills, they will find it difficult to learn. Children also need to have settled behaviour, the ability to socialise in groups with peers, mature language skills and the skills to engage with drawing and books.
These abilities are the precursors of the five domains of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) which measures early childhood development: (1) physical health and wellbeing; (2) social competence; (3) emotional maturity; (4) language and cognitive skills; and (5) communication skills and general knowledge. It is estimated that almost one third of children entering Prep are developmentally vulnerable on at least one of these domains. Children who arrive at school developmentally vulnerable are more likely to have trouble catching up, and face literacy and numeracy challenges in their primary school years.
Even bright children can have developmental immaturities. While bright children are often able to develop a range of coping strategies, these strategies frequently stop working as they progress through school and encounter harder work - typically around Year Three.
Here are five easy things you can do to assist your child's development and establish a strong foundation of motor, sensory-motor and language skills to get them ready for the classroom.
Swinging, spinning, rolling, tumbling and zigzag running are all movements that stimulate and develop the vestibular system.
These movements stimulate the vestibular system, the unifying system in our brain controlling our sense of movement and balance. The vestibular system helps our brain coordinate information from our sensory systems, in particular eyes and ears. A well-developed vestibular system assists concentration, language development and academic learning.
Games, puzzles, drawing, painting, dress-ups, story-telling are some of the many activities considered 'play'. Value and encourage the time your child spends playing.
Play assists a child's development by building a number of life skills. Depending on the activity, it can be a testing ground for language and reasoning skills, and as such a foundation for future challenges such as literacy, maths and science. Play develops a child's creativity, and can encourage a lifelong love of learning. Moreover, exposure to humour and playful attitudes assist social development.
Set and enforce limits on your child's 'screen-time'. 'Screen-time' is the total amount of time your child spends watching television or DVDs, or looking at/playing with devices such as computers, video games, iPads and smart phones. The Australian Government Department of Health's National Physical Activity Recommendations suggest limiting screen-time to one hour per day for primary school children, and no more than two hours per day for secondary school children. You may also choose to remove sources of screen-time from your child's bedroom.
Despite the increasing availability of child- and learning-focused apps, looking at pictures on a screen does little to assist speech and social skill development. While some apps and computer programs do have real merit, it is important to understand that the time young children spend on technology is time not spent on and forever lost to the play activities that develop skills for successful learning. Limiting and paying attention to your child's screen-time has many benefits to their health, enhancing quality of sleep, reducing the risk of obesity, improving cooperative behaviour and performance at school.
Avoid foods with artificial additives. If your great-grandmother didn't eat it, it probably isn't real food! Packaged foods (e.g. poppers, sweet yoghurts, snack bars, instant noodles) are often sources of artificial additives. Consider alternatives - for example, a piece of fruit and drink of water instead of a popper.
While it's important to eat both fruit and vegetables, veggies have less sugar than fruit, and a broader range of nutrients. A veggie to fruit ratio of 5:2 is recommended.
Children can have treats, but these should be occasional.
The types of food your child consumes affect their concentration, learning, behaviour and sleep.
Take the emotion out of mealtimes by planning a weekly menu and putting it on display so there are no surprises! Allowing a child to say 'no' increases their control over the menu, so be clear on the rules: parents, along with some input from the child, decide what the family eats. Remember that you may need to expose a child to a food thirty times or more before they attempt to try it!
Sit at the dinner table as a family and talk. You may like to talk about different tastes and textures as you share your meal, as a way to educate your child about nutrition.
The dinner table is a great place to practice many of the basic skills needed for Prep and school - for example, sitting still in a chair, listening and taking turns with conversation.
What to do when you hear "I'm bored!"
It is very easy to fall into the trap of feeling as though you need to try to think of solutions or become 'the entertainment' for your children when you inadvertently hear the dreaded phrase, 'I'm bored' or worse, experience what they actually start getting up to when boredom sets in, the fights, the mess, the frustration. Following are some ideas to help you with your bored children that are designed to stop you getting sucked into coming up with endless ideas, or spending buckets of cash keeping them entertained.
1. Computers, video games and T.V are great, they can be educational and can teach hand-eye co-ordination, but there is a down side. They are actually passive activities that limit creativity. Have you noticed your children will misbehave straight after they finish watching TV or playing on the computer? This is often because their brains are having trouble transitioning from passive to active. They might not be bored; their brain just needs a re-boot. Get your children into the routine of jumping on the trampoline, running around the yard, doing star jumps etc for a few minutes after a passive activity. They will be more likely to be able to think of something to do themselves then.
2. In the mornings or at the beginning of each week, brainstorm activities together that they can do when they are bored. Get them to write a list or draw pictures illustrating the ideas. When they come to you to say they are bored, get them to check the list and choose something from there.
3. Listen, and acknowledge that you have heard what they are saying, without trying to fix it for them. Say, 'I'm sorry that you are bored. Let me know what you come up with to do.' Or ' I understand that, I feel bored sometimes myself.
5. Say that you would be very happy to show them how to vacuum, clean the car, wipe the ledges etc. Maybe they will want to, or maybe they will get as far away as possible and find something much more attractive to do.
Time to be independent (but not Bored!).


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Calif. Air Board Approves $40M for Green Vehicles
July 25, 2011 • by Staff
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Air Resources Board on July 21 approved up to $40 million for the third year of funding to promote the purchase of next-generation clean cars, trucks and off-road equipment.
SACRAMENTO –The California Air Resources Board on July 21 approved up to $40 million for the third year of funding to promote the purchase of next-generation clean cars, trucks and off-road equipment.
Californians will be able to use vouchers or rebates on a first-come, first-served basis toward the purchase of zero-emission or plug-in hybrid cars, and zero-emission or hybrid trucks and buses.
"This money is going to put thousands of ultra-clean vehicles on our roads within the year," said CARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "That means better air quality sooner, and real progress in making a dent in our dependence on petroleum."
CARB directed staff to provide the following funding:
• $15 million to $21 million for continued funding of consumer rebates of up to $2,500 toward the purchase of zero-emission or plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles
• $11 million to $16 million to continue providing vouchers for California businesses to buy lower-emitting and fuel-efficient hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses
• $2 million to $3 million toward promising locomotive, truck and bus technology demonstration projects needed for California to meet its long-term air quality goals.
This is the third year of the Air Quality Improvement Program, established by AB 118 (2007, Nunez). The program invests in critical new emission-reduction technologies. In its first two years, the program funded approximately 2,000 zero-emission passenger vehicles and over 1,000 hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses, totaling $58 million.
Funding for these programs is generated from expected revenues from smog abatement, vehicle and vessel registration fees.
A waitlist has been established for zero-emission or plug-in hybrid passenger vehicle rebates to ensure that the additional rebates will be distributed fairly on a first-come, first-served basis in the fall, CARB said.
For more information on the program and how to apply for a voucher or rebate, visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/aqip.htm.
For information on buying the cleanest, most fuel efficient cars on the market, visit the DriveClean Web site at http://www.driveclean.ca.gov/.SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Air Resources Board on July 21 approved up to $40 million for the third year of funding to promote the purchase of next-generation clean cars, trucks and off-road equipment.
• $15 million to $21 million for continued funding of consumer rebates of up to $2,500 toward the purchase of zero-emission or plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles. (The state no longer has the funds for the $5,000 rebates that had been in place for the past several years.)
This is the third year of the Air Quality Improvement Program, established by AB 118 (2007, Nunez). The program invests in new emission-reduction technologies. In its first two years, the program funded approximately 2,000 zero-emission passenger vehicles and over 1,000 hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses, totaling $58 million.
A wait list has been established for zero-emission or plug-in hybrid passenger vehicle rebates to ensure that the additional rebates will be distributed fairly on a first-come, first-served basis in the fall, CARB said.
For more information on the program and how to apply for a voucher or rebate, click here.
Read more about CARB California Rebates Zero-Emission Vehicles Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Battery-Electric Vehicles


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Historic Wakefield pub undergoing heritage makeover
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Major road improvement scheme in Yorkshire could cause disruption
A new scheme to improve a 50-mile stretch of a major road in Yorkshire could cause delays for motorists.
By Joseph Keith
Wednesday, 30th December 2015, 1:46 pm
Sections of the A64 (pictured) and the A59 will be upgraded to improve connectivity across North Yorkshire over the next 30 years.
Highways England has announced plans for a series of improvements on the A64, in January to give smoother journeys for drivers travelling between Bramham and Staxton.
The work, which starts on Monday, will include eight resurfacing schemes, upgrades to four pedestrian and cycling routes and two projects to improve white lines and reflective road studs.
But motorists could face delays as road closures and diversions will be in place on stretches of the road during the work.
Roger Wantling, Highways England service delivery team leader, said: "We are making a series of improvements along the A64 between Bramham and Staxton over the next few months to provide better journeys for drivers.
"We plan to start with work to the bridge at Bishopthorpe on Monday January 4, which will require some overnight closures. We understand this work will cause some disruption for drivers and would like to thank them for their patience while we carry out this work."
Work will also take place to clear vegetation as well as general maintenance.
Highways England said clearly signed diversions will be in place for all road closures.
Mr Wantling said all work was subject to weather conditions and flood risks.
He added: "This is obviously dependant on the weather. Over the last few days York and the surrounding area has been hit by severe rainfall which has caused flooding locally and has affected a bridge at Tadcaster.
"We are monitoring this ongoing situation and will only commence with our work if we are assured that the impact on the local community is manageable with what is happening on the local authority roads.
"We will let people know if this does change our programme of work."
The scheme is due to start on Monday.
The following works and closures will be in place as part of the project:
Work will start with the replacement of safety barriers on the bridge that runs over the River Ouse at Bishopthorpe on Monday.
The A64 will be closed for five nights during the work to install narrow lanes and protective barriers and a 50mph speed limit will be in place at Askham Bar and Fulford junctions, for three miles during the day.
It will then be closed again towards the end of February for three nights to remove the barriers.
From the end of March, work will start on replacing the main expansion joint on the eastbound carriageway.
It will be carried out overnight and require full overnight closure of the eastbound carriageway between 8pm and 6am from Monday to Friday.
The project is due to be completed in May.
The speed limit will be reduced to 30mph on the eastbound carriageway across the bridge during the day while work takes place.
In Scarborough, resurfacing work will start on Monday at the westbound carriageway from where the A64 meets the B1248 Scarborough to where it meets the A169 for Pickering for around a week.
The resurfacing work will require overnight road closures of the westbound carriageway.
White lines and reflective road studs will also be renewed on Monday 4 January between Musley Bank to the junction of the A169 for Pickering for a week and the eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight between the junctions.
Resurfacing work is due to continue on the A64 around Tadcaster from Monday January 11, starting with work on the eastbound exit slip road at Headley Bar. The eastbound A64 will be closed overnight for two nights from Bramham to Tadcaster Ings.
Once completed, work is planned to start on the westbound carriageway - which will be closed between Tadcaster Bar and Headley Bar until the project is finished at the end of the month.
Work is also due to take place in January and February to resurface the eastbound entry and exit slip roads where the A64 meets the A169 for Pickering, and renew the white lines and reflective road studs at Whitwell.
Finally, at the end of January resurfacing work is due to start at Ganton, which will require a full overnight closure of the A64 for around a week.
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Dale Church (Dale Kyrkje) is located in Luster near the banks of Lusterfjord. Luster is in Sogn og Fjordane in the southern part of Norway. This photo was taken in the afternoon of a sunny day in September of 2010. This photo was taken with a digital camera.


Minnesota participates in the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools program. The program recognizes schools across the country for their exemplary efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health, and ensure effective environmental education.
Minnesota led the nation with the most applicants in 2013 and seven Minnesota schools and districts were among 156 schools that have received the national award to date. Awards are announced on Earth Day each year and applications are accepted in the fall of each year.
Case studies of Minnesota's Green Ribbon Schools, which provide lots of examples of what schools can do to become more green, can be found in the report, "Integrating Environmental and Outdoor Education in Grades 7-12" (2013), located on SEEK's Environmental and Outdoor Education page.
John Olson at john.c.olson@state.mn.us or 651-582-8673.