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Mentally impaired accused on 'custody orders': Not guilty, but incarcerated indefinitely
Paucity of forensic mental health beds
Western Australia's population has increased by over 700,000 since the opening of the Frankland Centre in 1993, and the prison population has increased almost threefold (from 1800 to 5000). However the number of forensic beds has remained static.
This results in Western Australia having only 1.7 acute forensic psychiatric beds per 100,000 people. This is significantly fewer than New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. Western Australia also has fewer sub-acute beds than New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.
While Western Australia rates poorly compared to other Australian states, Australia as a whole rates poorly compared to other comparable countries. For example, England and Wales has 6.1 beds per 100,000 population, and some European countries, notably Germany and Belgium, have in excess of 10 beds per 100,000 population. Even so, many of these higher performing European countries still have to use prison as a place of custody for mentally impaired accused to cover the shortfall in forensic beds.
When countries with ten times the quantity of forensic beds still have to use the prison system as a place of custody, it becomes apparent how chronically under-resourced the forensic psychiatric system is in Western Australia. The lack of forensic beds in Western Australia has been frequently noted in this Office's inspection reports.
The lack of forensic beds impacts adversely on the provision of health care to mentally impaired accused. The Frankland Centre is constantly at capacity. Only patients most in need of acute care are able to remain there, and if someone is sent to the Frankland Centre via a hospital order from court, another patient will have to be discharged and sent to prison to make room for the incoming person.
The consequence is that the least unwell individual is sent to prison, even if they still require acute care. As a result their mental health may deteriorate further. Prisoners who are in need of acute care face lengthy delays before a bed in the Frankland Centre is available. Many prisons will now not even attempt to refer unwell prisoners to the Frankland Centre as they know there is no space.
Previous: Time to discharge
Prison or hospital and transition to freedom
Type of Offence
Inappropriateness of the prison environment
Time to discharge
Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996


The cease work strike being underway by the JAC of AMGEO and AMTUC today enters 125 days. Sit-in-protest was staged by staffs of Directorate of Education (S) at their office complex at Lamphel.
Sorijini, an employee talking to reporters said that they will continue the cease work strike being underway under the aegis of the JAC of AMGEO and AMTUC demanding 7 pay as it is a legitimate demand of the government employees. She said when the pay is implemented at other state why the Manipur government employee should be discriminated. She urged the BJP led government to remind their election promise for implementation of the 7 pay.
"We have met the government for four times but no positive response comes till today", Sorojini added.


What's your name and who are you?
Cathryn Wills and I'm the Founder of vegan fashion brand Sans Beast.
At this moment, where are you writing from?
Our HQ/Studio in Kensington, Melbourne, Australia.
How long have you been vegetarian for and what was your inspiration behind the switch?
After being vegetarian from early 2015, I moved to a vegan diet towards the end of 2017. The move came about through education – watching movies and reading Peter Singers' Animal Liberation. More recently I watched Dominion and it solidified my views even further. I realised that liking the taste of food wasn't enough of a reason to contribute to animal suffering.
What is Sans Beast and where did the inspiration come from?
Sans Beast is a vegan fashion brand; we design and produce bags and wallets. I was inspired to create the brand after much 'think time' post leaving a long term executive role within the fashion accessories realm; leather handbags being a major category of the business I led. I didn't want to work with leather any longer, yet I still had a yearning to create.
new brand (launching March 2018), we needed to start small – profit is not a reality for a brand-new business – but I wanted to ensure we walked our talk from day 1. We will continue to brainstorm and action ideas for raising funds for this not-forprofit entity and I hope, in time, we will make a positive difference to the sanctuary.
What's next for Sans Beast?
Surviving and thriving in year 1 of business is a priority right now! It's been an exceptionally huge year leading up to our launch, and then driving growth and brand love. I'd like to see us expand internationally in early 2019 and then, extend our product range further by summer 2019. Collaboration is also top of mind, as it feeds the spirit and adds a new element to the brand for our community.
very much linked to building a dynamic, passionate and committed team who work towards the same animal loving, yet style seeking goal.
Do you have a personal or business mantra?
Make a difference, have impact, stand for what you believe in.
You're going on a road trip and you have a desperate need to stop for fries, who are you travelling with and what's your LOTF order?
I'd be travelling with my partner John and we'd both get a New Guru burger, then 1 portion of shoestring and one portion of sweet potato fries.
Lastly…shoe string or classic fries?


The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance, in partnership with New Paltz Kayaking Tours, will host a third year of public paddles on the Wallkill River. Boat Brigades are kayak outings designed both to enjoy and celebrate the river, and to investigate and report any problems that are observed.
Please bring a small notebook and pen, a phone with GPS and camera if you feel comfortable (recognizing that you will be on the water, and are responsible for your own property). Also wear footwear that allows portage in shallow water. Be aware that you are responsible for your own safety.
Sunday, Sept. 17 9 a.m.
Meet at 206 River Road in Walden.
Thursday, August 17: Popps Memorial Park, Wallkill (Town of Shawangunk) NOTE: The bridge into Wallkill is being repaired. If you need to cross to reach the park on the East side of the Wallkill, cross at Walden to the south or Galeville to the north.
Sunday, August 20: Tire Pull. Middletown boat launch (E. Main Street, near corner of Phillipsburg Road, near Crystal Run healthcare facility) Volunteers needed! Trucks to move boats, rowers to row them, as well as people who do the cleanup (and get very wet and dirty in the process) are all needed. Wear Boots, waders and gloves. Small shovels and rope, also a good idea. Contact Arthur Cemelli in advance please to say how you are able to assist- 845-590-7349.
Riverkeeper is supporting the effort by providing stream walk resources, assisting in reports of pollution concerns, and in communications.
To learn more, visit wallkillalliance.org or follow the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance on Facebook.


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In-laws and holidays: A guide to happier family gatherings
Deseret News, by Lois M. Collins, December 17, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY — On Christmas morning, Eric and Harmony Pearce and their four kids will wake at her mom's house in St. George. Before the day's done, they'll also visit with his mom.
This year, it will be a bit chaotic, because one of Eric's siblings and her children's families, who have scattered, will all be together, something that often doesn't happen anymore.
Everyone gets a piece of the Pearces this Christmas.
For many families, the season of joy is also the season of juggling — time, relationships, traditions. For some, it's the in-laws' trek to see the grandkids or vice versa, a journey that may occur once a year. If they live closer, it may be a daylong event or a couple of hours.
But more than any other time of year, traditions, wishes and expectations can mesh or erupt. Families can rise to the occasion and have a great time, or not.
Many families, like the Pearces, have strong bonds. Others take on holiday gatherings amid hurt feelings or other sensitivities that add an undercurrent to interactions. Experts say that, regardless, holidays and family gatherings can be enjoyable.
"Holiday rituals, thoughtfully done, can be a source of bonding and strength," said Tina B. Tessina, a California psychotherapist and author of 13 books on relationships, including "Money, Sex and Kids." To de-stress the holidays, get intentional about them. Lighten up expectations, ask for help and understand what a partner and his family are thinking. A sense of humor helps and people who see themselves as a holiday troubleshooter instead of the architect of a perfect gathering will enjoy it more.
If you take stress out, there's more room for meaning, she noted.
Different is OK
"I think that the challenge really is respecting that you're going to have differences," said Karen Sherman, psychologist, author and educator in Long Island, N.Y. "Instead of fighting it, say, 'OK. We're different,' and learn about and appreciate what those differences are. Take in what you can and be appreciative and respectful, then create your own rituals with your significant other."
One complication is the relationship between one's significant other and his or her parents. "You have to be sensitive, caring and respectful. But that includes to yourself as well. If others overstep boundaries, it's OK to reassert yours, but again, respectfully."
While people like to talk, hearing may be the greatest skill of the season, said David Cunningham, communication expert with Landmark Education. "The one thing that leaves people upset is communication that doesn't get delivered; having something to say that nobody's listened to. A lot of times, we think what is said is most important. People need to be heard. Listening makes a difference."
Similarly, people become obsessed with what others at the table think of them. "I'm sitting with my in-laws, worried about that. If I flip it around, the day becomes 100 percent more joyful," he said. "Make sure they're confident in what you think of them. Go out of your way to acknowledge them, to thank them for something they've done. Two things happen. You quit worrying about what they're thinking. And it takes about 30 seconds of acknowledgement to have love be present."
If there are tensions, Tessina said to treat your family like they belong to someone else. "If it were the family of a dear friend of yours, you wouldn't get upset. You'd be polite and try to deflect things. That's a great way to handle your own family."
Holidays can rise or fall on unmet expectations. So Cunningham recommended turning expectations into requests. If you want your guests to be on time, tell them. "We have a lot planned, so please try to be here by 6." If you expect people to dress up for dinner, express it ahead. Want help in the kitchen or people to stand clear? Say it.
If there's an issue, say, "Here's what's important to me," NOT "here's what's wrong." And don't think that either you or your in-law can be satisfied when traditions or expectations clash. "There is always common ground. Common, not middle," said Cunningham.
Upsets and disagreements always seem to contain "what happened" and "what someone added." They came late to dinner, Cunningham said. That's what happened. They didn't respect my request. That's what's added.
The in-laws bought a gift for my child I don't like. It happened. They don't care or are trying to outdo me. That's what got added.
"About 99 percent of our experience of life comes from what we add," Cunningham said. "If you separate those two out, it defuses every argument."
Real togetherness
Colette and Randy Moser juggle not only holidays with their parents, but also with their adult children. This year, her dad will come up from St. George to Salt Lake. Her in-laws already live nearby.
On Christmas Eve, they'll enjoy a big party with her side of the family, and on Christmas Day, Moser will cook breakfast and her husband's parents will come over, before heading home to prepare for the dinner at their house for the extended family, including Moser's sibling-in laws and all their kids.
Many of the activities are run open-house style and it's a congenial group, but even if they didn't all get along, breathing room has been built in so people aren't forced together.
"It's all really fun," she said.
If it's not all fun at your gathering, experts have advice. Shared activities are a marvel for uniting generations. Don MacMannis, a psychologist in Santa Barbara who co-wrote "How's Your Family Really Doing?", recommended doing a service activity that helps others and reminds children to count their blessings. Lindsay Gaskins, a mom and CEO of a game retailer called Marbles, said board games break the ice, promote camaraderie and bring quiet teens into activities.
"Have things to do, photo albums to look at, a tree to decorate, puzzles to put together, to keep people busy," said Tessina. "If you ask everyone to bring something like a favorite family picture, an ornament for the tree, one flower to add to an impromptu arrangement or a memento of your travels, these items can be a much safer topic of conversation."
If tensions with certain family members are known or expected, "talk in advance about what to do so you'll have a plan," Tessina said.
Sherman said it's important to have conversations with your mate, and not just around the holidays. You need to agree on boundaries. Bending occurs between couples, too, because the parent-adult child relationship is important, just as the couple relationship is.
If there's a problem, she said, it is sometimes helpful to have the person who is related do the talking. Tiff with your mother-in-law? Let your husband, her son, intervene. Kinship helps some conversations stay productive and loving.
Seeing others' relationships has taught Sherman a bit about being a mother-in-law. "I live 45 minutes from my kids and go once a week. I help and when it's time to leave, I leave. I am very aware of not overstepping my boundaries."
Attorney Jim McGinnis practices family law in Atlanta, and could write a book about what happens when families fall apart — but he doesn't have time this season. He's busy working with opposing counsel to craft holiday plans for people who can't collaborate on one: You get Mercedes and Celia from 3 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. My client has them then until Dec. 27.
"That's the world according to divorce. It's not a good use of your money or my time," he said. "If everyone will do what's in the best interests of the children, they'll make right decisions."
That includes former in-laws. "People who used to celebrate the holidays together can add all sorts of complications. Everyone needs to be clear about their expectations and the more communications there can be, the less likely there will be a problem," he said.
McGinnis and his wife used to visit her parents for holidays. Then they started having in-laws to their house. Now, they are the in-laws who wait to see what the children, now grown, will do. It's a life cycle.
His son and grandsons came the night before Thanksgiving this year and stayed into the morning. His daughter-in-law had to work. After they watched the parade on TV, when it was time for them to head out, McGinnis' wife sent a special pie and gifts of food with them. "We would rather have had our son, grandson and daughter-in-law with us. But we were glad to see them when we saw them."
Life — and holidays — involve compromise, along with the love.
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Survey shows 73% happy with council services
IN the week after the Surrey Advertiser revealed that the county council spent more than £1.5m on publicising its services last year, the authority has announced that 73% of people are happy with the job it is doing.
Surrey County Council (SCC) has pointed out that the figure from a quarterly period last year is 23% higher than the average level of satisfaction with county councils across the country when they were last compared.
It remains lower, however, than the 77% of people in Surrey who were very or fairly satisfied with how the council ran services in 2005.
The latest figures from the newly launched Joint Neighbourhood Survey also showed only 47% of people thought that SCC gave them value for money, a decrease of 16% on 2005.
The services people are least satisfied with are a lack of places for young people to meet and the standard of road and pavement maintenance, and the council has conceded a need for improvement in some of these key areas.
The wider issues most concerning to people in the county have also been revealed, with speeding motorists and anti-social driving top of the list. Some 48% of respondents were concerned over this, with 45% seeing traffic congestion as a problem.
Third on the list was teenagers hanging around streets, while other issues worrying people include parents not taking responsibility for their children, graffiti and litter, vehicle crime and people not showing respect to others.
The Joint Neighbourhood Survey is carried out quarterly for Surrey Police as well as the county council, replacing the authority's Community Survey which was published every two years.
Serious crimes, such as the presence of drug dealers and physical attacks, were shown to be of less concern to people than other issues, although some 17% of respondents revealed they were worried about burglary.
With the £1.5m SCC spent on publicising its services in 2007/08 part of a total of almost £2.5m on communications services, 56% of people in the survey say the council keeps them well-informed about services, again a decrease on the 2005 figure.
Almost all respondents (91%) said they were happy with Surrey as a place to live, while the council has said it is encouraged by the figure of 73% who feel that people from different backgrounds get on well together, a marked improvement on the 56% in 2003's Community Survey.
About 6% of respondents were black or from another minority ethnic group, with 8% more women taking part in the survey than men. Young people, aged between 16 and 24, made up 11% of respondents.
Helyn Clack, the county council's executive member for safer and stronger communities, said: "To get such positive ratings for the good work we're doing and for providing value for money is pleasing, especially as it is direct feedback from our residents.
"These results reinforce the fact that many of the services we provide to Surrey's residents are of a very high quality."
A total of 1,650 people took part in the survey.


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Meanwhile, in Australia: Progress.
By Charles P. Pierce Published: Oct 12, 2011
Oh, look. Other countries can have incredibly bloody political battles and still get things done. It doesn't look like this is anything like a permanent solution; you can't like its chances when the opposition swears "in blood" to repeal it the first chance that it gets. But, for the moment at least, it does demonstrate that a legislative majority can actually, you know, legislate somewhere in what Mitt Romney calls The Free World.
The BBC had a long report on this brawl last night, which I listened to because NPR was the only signal strong enough to penetrate the backwoods of New Hampshire. Among other things, I learned that Australia was the largest coal-exporting country in the world, which would have cost me a lot of money in bar bets if it ever came up.
Charles P Pierce is the author of four books, most recently Idiot America, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston and has three children.
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By Kat Gregor on September 3, 2020
Kat Gregor, tax partner and co-founder of the firm's tax controversy group, discusses the OECD's digital tax proposal as well as actions being taken by several countries to pass digital services taxes of their own.
Please click here to watch the video and view the transcript.
Proposed Regulations Restrict Role of IRS Contractors in Audits and Summons Interviews
Posted in Summer Newsletter 2020
On August 6, 2020, the IRS issued proposed regulations (REG-132434-17) limiting the role of contractors hired to assist the IRS in audits, including during summons interviews. The proposed regulations implement Section 7602(f), enacted by the Taxpayer First Act (P.L. 116-25), which became effective on July 1, 2019. They withdraw and replace proposed regulations…
IRS Has Begun Examining Stock-Based Compensation Cost-Sharing Arrangements
After the Supreme Court declined to review the Ninth Circuit's decision in Altera Corporation v. Commissioner, 926 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2019) (cert denied — S. Ct. — (June 22, 2020)), the IRS has confirmed that it is examining taxpayers that did not include stock-based compensation costs as intangible development costs under Treasury…
IRS to Begin Enforcing Section 965 Transition Tax in October
The IRS has announced that it will begin enforcing Section 965's repatriation tax in October 2020. Section 965 and its regulations require United States shareholders to pay a one-time transition tax on untaxed foreign earnings of certain foreign corporations as if these earnings had been repatriated to the United States. Cash holdings are taxed at…
Podcast: CARES Act Payroll Tax Provisions and Factors Employers Should Consider in Their Coronavirus Response
By Kat Gregor, Loretta Richard & Pascal Mayer on July 15, 2020
Posted in COVID-19 Developments, Summer Newsletter 2020
In this episode of Ropes & Gray's podcast series, Disputing Tax, Pascal Mayer, a senior attorney in the employment, executive compensation & employee benefits group, is joined by Kat Gregor and Loretta Richard, partners in the tax, employment & benefits practice and co-founders of the tax controversy group, to discuss the payroll tax provisions…
EU Disclosure Rule May Flag Surprising Setups, Tax Pros Say
By Kat Gregor on June 10, 2020
This article was originally published on Law360 on June 9, 2020, and includes commentary from tax partner and tax controversy group co-founder, Kat Gregor, on the implications of the European Union's new tax transparency rules, including certain conditions that could trigger disclosure obligations in cross-border situations.
The European Union's new tax transparency rules involve certain conditions that could trigger disclosure obligations for some surprising cross-border situations, including preexisting transfer pricing arrangements, practitioners said during a webinar on Tuesday.
Common arrangements could unexpectedly get flagged for potential tax avoidance under the latest amendment (2019 Law360 56-102) to the EU's Directive on Administrative Cooperation, or DAC6, according to Kat Saunders Gregor, a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP. Specifically, these arrangements could get pulled in under conditions that don't look at whether the "main benefit" of an arrangement is to gain a tax advantage, she said during a webinar hosted by the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation.
Instead of using the main benefit test, these conditions — referred to as hallmarks in the legislation — require reporting if the situation is simply flagged as a potential for tax evasion or abuse, without regard to whether it's tax motivated, according to Gregor. For example, multinational corporate structures that use a single cash management function where there are extensive transfer pricing arrangements could expect to trigger DAC6's disclosure rules, she said.
Under these broad rules, preexisting arrangements potentially are "going to create a reporting obligation on a going forward basis, even if these were transfer pricing agreements that have been in place for a long time," Gregor said.…
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Kat Gregor Appointed to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board
By Kat Gregor on June 3, 2020
Kat Gregor, tax partner and co-founder of the tax controversy group, was recently appointed to Law360's 2020 Tax Editorial Advisory Board. The purpose of the board, according to the announcement, is "to provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage."
To learn more about Kat and the…
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Deductions of Certain Settlement Payments to Governments
By Kat Gregor, Elizabeth Julia Smith & Isabelle Farrar on May 27, 2020
On May 12, 2020, the IRS released proposed regulations (REG-104591) affecting the deductibility of payments made to governments in settlement of alleged violations of law. The proposed regulations interpret Sections 162(f) and 6050X of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), as amended and introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), respectively.
Federal, State Tax Authority Enforcement-Related Responses to Covid-19
Posted in COVID-19 Developments, Spring Newsletter 2020
R&G attorneys outline some practical considerations for taxpayers and their advisers in light of federal and state taxing authorities' enforcement-related responses to COVID-19 in an article published in Bloomberg Tax.
IRS Has Launched Tax Reform Audit Campaign
By Kat Gregor & Elizabeth Julia Smith on May 7, 2020
Posted in Spring Newsletter 2020
The IRS launched a compliance campaign targeting issues arising out of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") on May 1, 2020. The Large Business & International Division ("LB&I") has released a number of issue-based compliance campaigns in recent years, including one targeting the so-called repatriation tax enacted under the TCJA in Internal Revenue…
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Typically a city stands out either for its history, its architecture, its people or its culture. However, Mumbai perhaps is one of the few cities in the world which symbolizes a mix of everything. Choosing how to spend your time in Mumbai is as pleasurable for a traveler as it is disappointing – because you can never cover everything.
As a travel enthusiast with special love for natural beauty and art, I have discovered multiple facets of Mumbai over time, here's a list of my favorite places that I visited in a short 2-day tour in Mumbai.
After a quick breakfast at the hotel I was staying at, I headed out to spend my first day in Mumbai. Now, I had absolutely no plans and was discovering the city on a whim so my first stop was Kala Ghoda Art Precinct! It could be the art that attracted me or the laidback charm of the place, but I was there until the hunger pangs struck.
Kala Ghoda Art Precinct is an area which is buzzing with some of the most famous art galleries in Mumbai including the lovely and prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery. Almost every Mumbai artist's dream space to exhibit their work, Jehangir is home to some of the most inspiring art pieces.
I also happened to visit Museum Gallery simply because the art work outside the gallery was stunning. The Museum Gallery is a contemporary space which gives aspiring artists a platform to display their unique art. The pieces here are quite unusual and definitely deserve all the attention they can get.
Now even though hunger was taking over, I couldn't leave without visiting National Gallery of Modern Art. The most impressive structure in the precinct, the National Gallery is among the finest National Galleries in India; the most prominent one being in New Delhi. Home for Indian and International artists, the gallery went through major renovation. Today it is a welcoming and vibrant space for artists and a must visit for art lovers.
From Copper Chimney to Kyber to the popular Kala Ghoda Café, the restaurants lining the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct shouldn't be missed. I knew my next stop was Leopold Café so I made peace with a tall glass of cold coffee with a small sandwich at Kala Ghoda Cafe.
One of the most popular cafes in Mumbai, Leopold is almost iconic in the bustling city. Featured in a famous literary novel, Leopold is always bustling with visitors. Mid-night here resembles noon since the flow of visitors never seems to stop! The food here is nothing out of the ordinary but this can't be left out of your Mumbai visit.
So close to happiness and yet so far! I say this because I had only an hour to explore Colaba Causeway and that's never enough for a souvenir hoarder! The market is buzzing with shops selling everything from jewelry to clothes to knick knacks that perhaps you'll not find anywhere. It's also a great place to shop for antique jewelry pieces.
After Colaba, I made my way to Banganga Tank. Located in South Mumbai, this might be an unusual choice for some. For me it was a peek into the past of a contemporary city. It's true that Mumbai is a city of multiple perspectives, but I truly felt the difference when I was here. An ancient water tank, it's one of the oldest structures dating back to the Hindu Silhara dynasty. Featured in many movies, paintings and photographs, the tank is surrounded by the city's skyscrapers and almost feels like a different part of the world.
The end of my first day was marked by a visit to Juhu Beach and a dinner of street food. From pao bhaji to bhel puri to a bite of anda burjee, it was a meal I'll remember for quite some time.
The day began with a hearty breakfast of poha and namkeen from the roadside stall outside my hotel since I knew I'll need ALL the energy for the day I had planned!
My first stop was Chor Bazaar! I had heard so much about this buzzing market I knew I had to explore it! I ensured my wallet and other valuables were safely inside the hidden pockets of my big bag since this market is infamous for shoplifters.
The first look of the market is a blast of colors and it takes you a minute to register the closely packed shops and the number of vendors selling goods in their carts. I was looking forward to the antiques here and I was pleasantly surprised with the variety of goods in the market. Of course, bargaining here is a must else you'll be shelling out far more than the worth of the goods.
After a very tiring couple of hours at Chor Bazaar, my next stop was Haji Ali Dargah. Due to the high tide, I had missed visiting the Dargah at my last two trips and I had to make sure I covered it this time! This beauty is both a mosque and tomb and was built in 1431. Situated in the midst of the sea and accessible only during low tide, this is a must on your places to visit in Mumbai.
Right outside Haji Ali Dargah is the Haji Ali Juice Center and yes it's every bit worth it. I thought I'll grab a quick juice and head to lunch but all my plans changed after a hearty helping of the mixed fruit shake! I skipped lunch and headed to my next destination on the last day I had in Mumbai – Aksa Beach.
Over an hour's journey from Haji Ali Dargah, Aksa Beach is one of the quietest beaches in Mumbai. While the energy of Juhu Beach is exciting, the calm of Aksa Beach is what you need after two exciting days in Mumbai. The beach reminds one of fun family picnics and picture perfect sunsets. Though, there are lots of eating joints here, it's not as crowded as some of the other beaches. Also, ensure you take a cab right after the sun sets since it gets a little crowded and a cab back is difficult to find.
After an eventful evening at Aksa Beach, I knew my next stop had to be The Bombay Canteen. After hearing so much about this absolutely wonderful restaurant, I wanted to know what the fuss was about. The restaurant claims to trace the journey of different cultures in India and translate that into culinary delights. When you enter the restaurant, the open space and the warm interiors are almost effortless and instantly set the mood for the meal to follow. The menu here is seasonal and perfect for anyone who wants to try something different in Mumbai.
After this hearty meal, I made my way to Marine Drive; because let's be honest which Mumbai trip is complete without a trip here. The gorgeous skyline and the soft murmuring of the sea with a hot cup of tea was all I needed. Marine Drive tends to get a little crowded in the evening but there are spaces you can find which are quiet and away from the crowd. As the night slowly set in, I booked my cab back to the hotel and dreamt about these absolutely amazing two days in Mumbai!


Srinagar, Aug 24 (UNI) The Army today claimed to have arrested two militants of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and seized deadly RDX and other arms and ammunition in the frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara.
Giving details, a defence spokesman said troops noticed two people moving in a suspicious manner at Gund Manchhar in Kupwara district on August 22 evening.
When challenged, both the militants tried to escape. However, troops later chased and apprehended them, he added.
The spokesman said the arrested militants were identified as Gulshah Ahmad (22), a resident of Hungalla Kishtwar area of Doda district, and Tariq Ahmad Hazzan (25) of Botingu in Sopore.
He said both the militants were active Jaish cadres.
The troops seized three AK rifles, 67 rounds of AK ammunition, four hand grenades and 5 kg of RDX from the two militants.
Both ultras were later handed over to the Sogam police station for further questioning, the spokesman said.


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Spurious consumer items factory closed
IMPHAL, April 17 - Activists in Manipur are up against manufacturers of spurious food items who make a good fortune but pose a grave threat to public health, selling re-packaged outdated items bought from other States.
A group of activists in Manipur on Friday raided the factory of Ajay Prasad from Bihar. He was doing a roaring business in Manipur and some other Northeastern States, allegedly in spurious food items. The activists shut down his business.
It may be noted that the Northeastern States have become a dumping ground of various spurious Indian-made foreign liquor, medicines and edible items.
Various consumer items with expired date of consumption are collected from cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai and brought for sale in the North East.
One of the student activists said: �Food inspectors in most of these NE States are conspicuous by their absence and inaction. It is the student activists who seize the food items which are highly injurious to health.�
�There had been complaints about suspicious looking medicines and contaminated bottles,� a medical representative said.
Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and other activists of International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) and Kangleipak Students� Association raided the street factory owned by Prasad at Khurai Ahongei in Imphal West district.
IPSA president Luwangcha Chingkhei said: �The raid was conducted on receiving complaints from some consumers. We found empty printed packets of popular brand names of various consumer items.
�The modus operandi is that sub-standard and injurious food items are stuffed in these packets for sale to the gullible consumers.� He said there were huge quantities of used and odour-less tea leaf sacks perhaps collected from hotels and restaurants. It is mixed generously and labelled as �Kaziranga tea� manufactured in Assam.
Confessing to the crime of selling such harmful consumer items, Prasad reportedly told the activists that he had bought a packaging machine two months ago. He also said various biscuits, which expired long time ago are packed in new packets for sale through out the region.
During recent raids, it was found that popular brand ice creams were manufactured at roadside factories using dirty drain water. Ingredients of the ice creams were found full of flies and maggots inside the street factories during the raid. � IANS


How progress and technology impact our current and future generations.
In case you have been living under a rock, you should know how technology plays a significant and ever-growing role in our society. The long debate has been the effects faced by teenagers and kids, being that they were born and are growing up in an era of technological revolution and therefore they are the social group most directly involved in the matter.
But what effects does technology have on their lives? And how will it keep impacting them in the future? Here, we discuss some of those situations.
Obviously, the fact that they are growing up surrounded by technology, and, that some of them don't even know life without it is very much part of the issue. But, not everything's bad. As with everything, it has its pros and its cons. And, life has taught us several times not to focus so much on the bad. Below, we discuss the good, the bad and what to do.
On the one hand, technology has made everything so instantaneous, fast and accessible. As a result, our kids don't have any problem finding information or learning stuff they are interested in and it has even made school life easier.
They just have to Google their homework and they will get millions of answers in less than a second. Let's face it, it even helps adults do the same, so kids and teenagers are not the only ones getting those privileges.
As we know, people tend to emphasize the bad much more than the good, therefore, it's no surprise that the disadvantages of technology are discussed far more. The access kids have to technology at such a young age and with very little to zero supervision has developed some serious problems.
Arguably, the most notorious is the dependence that technology brings; kids rely on their devices and apps for almost everything, sometimes becoming unable to solve situations on their own. Technology has also affected our kids' social skills. They have become so used to having these gadgets and being in front of a screen that they never learn how to interact in real life.
Technology, quite obviously, has its good and bad sides, but we need to be responsible about how it is used. If we are able to balance technology, social interaction and human contact, our children will learn how to get the best out of it and use it in a beneficial way.
So, adults should really become role models and set an example to younger generations in this respect. I think It should also be addressed in schools, given the time our kids devote to learn, not only mere knowledge, but good behavior, too. I hope this article is helpful for anyone struggling with the use of technology.


Dan Shaw was appointed in June 2017 to fill the open council seat representing residents in Ward II, which includes Anthem, Inspirada and West Henderson.
Councilman Shaw serves with the mayor and his fellow council members as the legislative branch for the Henderson community. His responsibilities include setting policies and making decisions concerning various aspects of local government for Nevada's second largest city, recognized as being one of the safest cities and best places to live in the nation.
Councilman Shaw represents the City of Henderson on the boards of directors of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority and Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition, and is an alternate member of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. In addition, he serves on the City of Henderson Audit Committee and as the council representative to the Henderson Planning Commission.
In addition to his government service, Councilman Shaw currently serves on the Nevada State College Foundation board of directors, where he advocates for student achievement and promotes the growth and improvement of the institution.
Councilman Shaw is the president and CEO of Rustler Investments and ShawJones Partners LLC. Previously, he was the owner of RMI Development, RMI Investment Services and Realty Management as well as president of the Vista Group, where he was responsible for the development and construction of shopping centers, office parks, apartment projects and industrial office facilities throughout Southern Nevada.
Councilman Shaw received the Citizen Planner Award in 2017. Presented by the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association, the award recognized his life-long efforts to help improve the quality of life for Henderson and Southern Nevada residents. In addition, the Boy Scouts of America awarded Shaw the Silver Beaver Award, their highest award for service, and he was recognized as the Outstanding Citizen by the State of Nevada for his leadership in the parks and recreation industry.
Before his appointment, Councilman Shaw served as chair of the Clark County Planning Commission. He also served as chair of the City of Henderson Planning Commission from July 1999 to June 2010, during which time the city's master plans were revised and the city's Development Services section was implemented. In addition, he served as a member and chair of the city's Parks and Recreation Board from July 1987 to June 1999, helping to pass a voter-approved, tax-neutral bond which led to the development of several parks and facilities including the Downtown Recreation Center, Henderson Multigenerational Center, Henderson Pavilion, Mission Hills Park and Russell Road Sports Complex.
Councilman Shaw also has served as chair of the Regional Boy Scouts of America, a board member of the Nevada Apartment Association and president of the Nevada State International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
A proud veteran, Shaw honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Infantry and Petroleum Supply Unit from 1969-1974, achieving the rank of SPFC 4. He also studied recreation management at Brigham Young University and later graduated from the American Banking Institute with an emphasis on secondary money markets.
Councilman Shaw is married and has six children and 13 wonderful grandchildren. A cowboy at heart, he competes as a heeler in team roping events in rodeos throughout the western United States. He also enjoys participating in various outdoor activities.
Find out which ward you are located in.


#First1000days Start Healthy Stay Healthy is basically a very strong and important campaign by Nestle Pakistan which emphasize on the importance of Proper Nutritional intake in the first 1000 days of child's life.
to draw attention on how important this time of life is for mother and a child.
This 1000 day count starts from the conception of pregnancy and ends at her child's second birthday. Studies shows that taking care of nutrition during these 1000 days may have profound impact on young ones ability to learn & grow.
attention onto these three things.
Pregnancy mother should take nutritious healthy diet & parental vitamins.
the baby's birth she should opt to breast feed the child, as it's the best for the child and has tendency to protect from infections and many diseases.
contain proteins, vitamins, minerals and essential fats.
The first thing to do it to educate all parents and give them knowledge about the risks associated with malnutrition.


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Robyn Thompson-Etzel, MA, ATC, L/PTA
Robyn hails from the prairie lands of Illinois but grew to love the mountains of the west as a child. The beckoning of the Colorado lifestyle was enough to draw her to Denver upon completing her Masters Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa.
In her 29 years of practice as a certified athletic trainer Robyn has treated, rehabilitated, and educated every level of athlete from high school to professional, including Broncos, Colorado Ballet and even pop singer Sheryl Crow.
Robyn has worked with Dr. Mei-Dan since his arrival at UCHealth/CU Sports Medicine and continues to enjoy her role in the ever growing sub-specialty of hip preservation.
As the mountains beckon, Robyn follows the call, enjoying trail running, mountain biking, hiking 14ners and camping, as well as the cultural diversity that Denver has to offer.
Christopher Kreider, MS PA-C
Christopher was fortunate to grow up in Colorado and was raised backpacking, skiing, hiking 14ers, canyoneering, and cycling, all passions he continues to pursue today. He attended CU Boulder for undergraduate work in Anthropology and went on to pursue a Masters in Science and Physician Assistant degree from Northeastern University in Boston. He started his career as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics 18 years ago and has since worked in General Surgery and Pain Management. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the hip preservation team. Having raced competitively in road, cyclocross, and mountain bike disciplines in cycling, he shares a similar passion with many of our patients.
Jessica Lee, MD, Hip Preservation Fellow
Jess grew up playing competitive tennis in Carmel, IN where she was co-Captain of the women's Carmel Greyhound tennis team. She then discovered her true passion: rock climbing, and was an active member of the rock climbing club and served as the Photography Editor of the daily newspaper at the University of Notre Dame, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She attended Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed orthopaedic residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH, after which she completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction, minimally invasive hip and robotic knee replacement surgery at the Hedley Orthopedic Institute of the West in Scottsdale, AZ. Jess enjoys rock climbing, snowboarding, and running road and trail ultramarathons. Additionally, she likes to spend time outside hiking, stand up paddle boarding and bouldering with her two Texas blue lacy crag dogs, Stella and Asher.
Amanda Chase, Surgery Coordinator
Amanda, our Surgery Coordinator, was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She moved to Colorado to pursue her childhood dream of playing soccer at the collegiate level. Amanda is working towards her Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing. In her free time, she enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking, and hiking.
Darby A. Houck, BA Professional Research Assistant
Darby, our research assistant, was born and raised in Annapolis Maryland. She received her BA degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she was an athlete of the CU Freestyle Ski team. During her undergraduate career, she worked as a research intern with CU Sports Medicine and following graduation, she began working full-time as a Professional Research Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, skiing, hiking, climbing, and many other outdoor activities.


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'use strict';

// MODULES //

var isFunction = require( '@stdlib/assert/is-function' );
var isArrayLike = require( '@stdlib/assert/is-array-like-object' );
var isIteratorLike = require( '@stdlib/assert/is-iterator-like' );
var format = require( '@stdlib/string/format' );

// MAIN //

/**
* Returns an iterator pipeline.
*
* @param {(Function|FunctionArray)} iterFcn0 - iterator function or an array of iterator functions
* @param {...Function} [iterFcn] - iterator function(s)
* @throws {TypeError} all arguments must be functions
* @throws {Error} must provide at least one iterator function
* @returns {Function} iterator pipeline
*
* @example
* var randu = require( '@stdlib/random/iter/randu' );
* var iterSomeBy = require( '@stdlib/iter/some-by' );
* var iterHead = require( '@stdlib/iter/head' );
* var iterThunk = require( '@stdlib/iter/pipeline-thunk' );
*
* function threshold( r ) {
*     return ( r > 0.95 );
* }
*
* var it1 = iterThunk( iterHead, 100 );
* var it2 = iterThunk( iterSomeBy, 5, threshold );
*
* var p = iterPipeline( it1, it2 );
*
* var bool = p( randu() );
* // returns <boolean>
*/
function iterPipeline() {
	var nFuncs;
	var f;
	var i;

	nFuncs = arguments.length;
	if ( nFuncs === 1 && isArrayLike( arguments[ 0 ] ) ) {
		f = arguments[ 0 ].slice();
		nFuncs = f.length;
	} else {
		f = [];
		for ( i = 0; i < nFuncs; i++ ) {
			f.push( arguments[ i ] );
		}
	}
	if ( nFuncs === 0 ) {
		throw new Error( 'insufficient arguments. Must provide at least one iterator function.' );
	}
	for ( i = 0; i < nFuncs; i++ ) {
		if ( !isFunction( f[ i ] ) ) {
			throw new TypeError( format( 'invalid arguments. All arguments must be functions. Value: `%s`.', f[ i ] ) );
		}
	}
	return pipeline;

	/**
	* Pipeline function.
	*
	* @private
	* @param {Iterator} iterator - source iterator
	* @throws {TypeError} must provide an iterator
	* @throws {TypeError} each iterator function, except the last iterator function, within an iterator pipeline must return an iterator
	* @returns {(Iterator|*)} an iterator or pipeline result
	*/
	function pipeline( iterator ) {
		var iter;
		if ( !isIteratorLike( iterator ) ) {
			throw new TypeError( format( 'invalid argument. Must provide an iterator. Value: `%s`.', iterator ) );
		}
		iter = iterator;
		for ( i = 0; i < nFuncs-1; i++ ) {
			iter = f[ i ]( iter );
			if ( !isIteratorLike( iter ) ) {
				throw new TypeError( format( 'invalid argument. Each iterator function, except the last iterator function, within an iterator pipeline must return an iterator. Value: `%s`.', iter ) );
			}
		}
		return f[ nFuncs-1 ]( iter );
	}
}

// EXPORTS //

module.exports = iterPipeline;

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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! God is great and greatly to be praised! He has done great things in our lives and we are thankful. We have come this far by faith - leaning and depending on our God! He has brought us from a mighty long way.
I am delighted to welcome you to a preview of our church's webpage where we strive to be a life-giving church. Our goal is to infuse life and God's love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth.
I pray that we will continue to show the kind of Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.
May God continue to bless each and every one of you.


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<?php

namespace App\Models\Components;

use App\Helpers\ComponentsHelper;
use App\Models\ComponentsModel;

class SerializerModel extends ComponentsModel {

    public $input;
    public static $dataPrototypes = [];

    // Serialized data
    public $result = [];

    /**
     * SerializerModel constructor.
     * @param array $componentsData
     * @param array $componentsOrder
     */
    public function __construct(array $componentsData, $componentsOrder) {

        parent::__construct('');
        $this->input = $componentsData;

        // Start serialization
        $this->serialize();

        // Create JSON from content components
        $this->result['articles_content']['content']['_order_'] = $componentsOrder;
        $this->result['articles_content']['content'] = json_encode($this->result['articles_content']['content'] ?? null);

    }

    /**
     * Initialize components serialization process
     */
    public function serialize() {

        $this->extractData();
        $this->loopComponents();

    }

    /**
     * Extract components' data prototypes from component templates
     */
    public function extractData() {
        foreach(parent::$components as $componentName => $componentTemplate)
            self::$dataPrototypes[$componentName] = $componentTemplate['data'] ?? [];
    }

    /**
     * Loop through all components in input
     */
    public function loopComponents() {
        foreach($this->input as $componentName => $componentData)
            $this->serializeComponent($componentName, $componentData);
    }

    /**
     * @param string $componentName
     * @param array  $componentData
     * Detect serialization type for current component
     */
    public function serializeComponent(string $componentName, array $componentData) {

        $componentPrototype = self::$dataPrototypes[$componentName];

        // If component is multi-instance one or simple component
        if(isset($componentPrototype['group']))
            $this->serializeMultiComponent($componentName, $componentData, $componentPrototype);
        else
            $this->serializeSimpleComponent($componentData, $componentPrototype);

    }

    public function serializeSimpleComponent(array $componentData, array $componentPrototype) {

        foreach($componentPrototype as $property => $propertyPrototype) {

            $properties = explode('&', $property);

            $dataArray = [];
            foreach($properties as $prop) {
                if(!isset($componentData[$prop])) break;
                $dataArray[] = $componentData[$prop];
            }

            $processed = $this->processData($propertyPrototype, $dataArray);
            $this->saveData($processed, $propertyPrototype[0]);

        }

    }

    public function serializeMultiComponent(string $componentName, array $componentData, array $componentPrototype) {

        if(!isset($this->result['articles_content']['content']))
            $this->result['articles_content']['content'] = [];

        $componentGroup = [];
        foreach($componentData as $instanceID => $instanceData) {

            $instanceGroup = [];
            foreach($componentPrototype['group'] as $property) {

                $propertyValue = $instanceData[$property] ?? false;

                if(($componentPrototype[$property] ?? false) !== false) {

                    // Extract action
                    $inputAction = explode('|', $componentPrototype[$property])[0];
                    $inputAction = explode('.', $inputAction);
                    $actionName = $inputAction[0];
                    $actionMethod = $inputAction[1] ?? false;

                    // Process action
                    if($actionMethod !== false) {

                        if($actionName === 'componentsHelper') {
                            $helper = new ComponentsHelper;
                            $propertyValue = $helper->{$actionMethod}($propertyValue);
                        }

                    }

                } else if($property === 'disabled')
                    $propertyValue = (int)$propertyValue;

                $instanceGroup[] = $propertyValue;

            }

            $componentGroup[$instanceID] = $instanceGroup;

        }

        $this->result['articles_content']['content'][$componentName] = $componentGroup;

    }

    public function processData(array $propertyPrototype, array $dataArray) {

        $count = count($dataArray);

        // Extract processing data
        $instructions = $propertyPrototype[1] ?? false;

        // Data are being saved in raw format
        if($instructions === false)
            return $this->returnByCount($dataArray, $count);

        // Extract input processing data
        $inputInstructions = explode('|', $instructions)[0];

        if(empty($inputInstructions) || $inputInstructions === false)
            return $this->returnByCount($dataArray, $count);

        // Extract processing controller and method
        $inputInstructions = explode('&', $inputInstructions);
        $dataArray = $this->processAllMethods($inputInstructions, $dataArray, $count);

        return $this->returnByCount($dataArray, $count);

    }

    public function returnByCount($data, $count) {

        if($count === 1)
            return $data[0];
        else
            return $data;

    }

    public function processAllMethods($methods, $data, $count) {

        foreach($methods as $method) {

            $method = explode('.', $method);
            $controller = $method[0];
            $method = $method[1] ?? false;

            if($controller === false || $method === false)
                return $this->returnByCount($data, $count);

            $data = $this->processSingleMethod($controller, $method, $data, $count);

        }

        return $data;

    }

    public function processSingleMethod($controller, $method, $data, $count) {

        // Process data
        switch($controller) {
            case 'componentsHelper':

                $processor = new ComponentsHelper;
                if($count === 1)
                    $data[0] = $processor->{$method}($data[0]);
                else
                    $data = $processor->{$method}($data);

                break;
            default:
                return $this->returnByCount($data, $count);
                break;
        }

        return $data;

    }

    public function saveData($data, string $instructions) {

        $instructions = explode('.', $instructions);
        $table = $instructions[0];
        $column = $instructions[1] ?? false;

        if($column === false) {
            $this->result[$table] = $data;
            return true;
        }

        $this->result[$table][$column] = $data;
        return true;

    }

}


How do you explain extreme poverty to your kids?
This is a tough one. Our kids have NO IDEA what it means to experience extreme poverty. I'd take it as far to say that no child here in America has experienced extreme poverty. Yes, I know there are many homeless and orphaned children here in the states but we also have water readily available, water is given out free at Starbucks if you ask, there are shelters, financial assistance, etc. Here we have many resources even the homeless have access to.
We've driven down the streets of downtown Phoenix and the kids have seen the homeless sleeping on the streets, we're going to make sandwiches for the homeless next month and use that time to talk about those who are less fortunate. That still doesn't even come close to what people in Africa and other third world countries experience. I think the best tool we've used to try and impart an idea of what extreme poverty is has been youtube videos. The videos on various websites, the child sponsorship sites, our own pictures from Ethiopia, and just talking about the amount of food or water that a child in these circumstances would get. Giving our kids a visual, talking about what KIDS their age do to survive in these countries. I don't even know if David and I really understood it as deeply as we do now having been to Ethiopia. Even in Jamaica there was extreme poverty in the outlying areas we visited. Having seen it, lived where they live, met the people, felt their need, its easier to impart that on our children.
The biggest thing for us is we don't want to just talk about it. We don't want our kids to just "know" about the need. We deeply desire for them to make a difference. For their hearts to long to help those less fortunate then them. To watch our kids beg to go to Ethiopia, our daughter wanting so badly to work in the orphanages, to love on the children, to teach them songs about Jesus, just to be there it thrills our heart. We plan to take family mission trips in the next year or two so we can minister together to others.
To be active. That's the key in teaching your children. Our kids watch our every move, they watch what we support, what we're apart of. What we talk about is important but what do we DO?
Some ideas. Check out 5 For 50 and help end extreme poverty. Or check out Compassion International and sponsor a child. This is a GREAT way to get our kids involved. They can write, build a relationship, and maybe someday even meet your sponsored child.
Great post! I love your action part. . that's what kids need. We just started a website to help kids do that too. . if you are interested, check out www.kidslake.org for kids to make a difference and have their perspective changed and their love for the world grown. .
Excellent ideas! I would have to say that most adults in America (including myself) have NO idea what extreme poverty would be like. Part of me wants so badly to teach my child the facts concerning poverty, the other part wants to guard him from the horrific things kids his age endure every day around the world.
What great ideas, your children are blessed to have such great parents to guide them. I don't think I realize what extream poverty is... sure I've read about it, seen pictures of it, but I have never lived it, never seen it first hand. I really think Ethiopia will be a eye opening experiance for me.
Our oldest will be going to Ethiopia with us and besides the shots, this is the thing she is most anxious about. She said, "I don't want to see anything sad." We've told her she will, but you're right, how do I prepare her for it? What you said is the whole reason we are taking, actually, MAKING her go with us. If it were up to her, she wouldn't go. But, I think she needs to see what things are like in most parts of the world. Our family is statistically 99% richer than the rest of the world. Right on with action. Adults and children need to act. I pray that our children's generation will be one to act as ours certainly hasn't.
Thanks for the blog comment Erica. You have 4 beautiful children!
hey Erica, i would love to meet up in august. we are only an hour from portland (in the gorge) and so coming into town would be so easy. we can exchange info. as it gets closer.
great post ... thanks for sharing your heart !!!
mission trips is a great idea. this is something that joe and i feel is very important. i want the girls to grow up aware of the world around them...not sheltered in our little corner of the comfy US.
I am having a hard time explaining extreme poverty to my kids (4 and 2), but in some ways I wonder if my daughter is really getting it. She wants us to go adopt some 'brothers and sisters' from China and Africa, I am having a hard time explaining to her more than just orphans. I think I am almost being too protective of her and not letting her see the youtube videos...they haunt me, and I am slowly doing something about it.
Thanks for sharing your heart and your thoughts.


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Q: How to bind input value using ngFor and ngModel? I have ngFor on input that will have mulitple inputs now i want to bind those inpt values to component so that can be used in the logic once input values added, issue is its not showing input fields so i can push the data to subQuestionsAnswertext.
app.component.html

                                            {{ques.questionText}}
                                            <input type="subQuestionsInput" class="form-control" *ngIf="((ques.responseFieldIdentifier == DOES LEFT) || (ques.responseFieldIdentifier == NEXT DOSE))" placeholder="quantity" [(ngModel)]="ques.answerText">

app.component.ts
import {
    Component,
    OnInit
} from '@angular/core';
import {
    ApiService
} from './api.service';
import {
    EventService
} from './format-questions/format-questions.service'
@Component({
    selector: 'app-root',
    templateUrl: './app.component.html',
    styleUrls: ['./app.component.css']
})
export class AppComponent Implement OnInit {
    subQuestionsAnswertext: any = [];
    constructor(private dataService: ApiService, private eventService: EventService) {}
    ngOnInit(e) {
        this.subQuestionsAnswertext.push(e.answerText);
    }
}

A: Can you please replace Input field HTML -
Reason - currently NEXT DOSE is treated as a variable. you need to change this to a string.
<input type="texy" class="form-control" *ngIf="((ques.responseFieldIdentifier == 'DOES LEFT') || (ques.responseFieldIdentifier == 'NEXT DOSE'))" placeholder="quantity" [(ngModel)]="ques.answerText">

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Q: What is the basic structure in Netwire 5? I'm trying to get into Netwire, I've dug to find documentations, introductions, tutorials and whatnot, but just about every tutorial & existing-code is outdated as to Netwire 5 and uses functions from Netwire 4 that are just no longer with us. The README is kind of helpful, but not everything compiles and still it barely provides enough information to get started.
I am asking for explanation or an example just to get a game-loop running and being able to respond to events, so I seek information so I'll eventually know:

*

*The basic structure (like how in reactive-banana you actuate network-descriptions that consume handlers, define behaviors and reactimate to events).

*How it ultimately goes in main.

*How to handle IO events (like a mouse-click, a key-down or a game-loop callback), how do events come in sessions, etc.

And anything else relevant.
I figure that from there I could get something running, and so I could learn the rest by experimentation (as the state of documentation and tutorials for this in the 5th version is horribly non-existent, I hope some will appear very shortly).
Thank you!

A: Disclaimer: I haven't been able to find any large-scale programs that use Netwire, so everything I'm about to write you should take with a grain of salt, as it's based on my own experiences using Netwire. The examples that I use here are mostly taken from my own library and attempt at writing a game using FRP, and might not be "the right way" to do things.

Question 1: The basic structure (like how in reactive-banana you actuate network-descriptions that consume handlers, define behaviors and reactimate to events).
Sessions:
The author of the netwire library gave a really good answer about the basic structure of a netwire program. Since it's a bit old, I will outline some of the points here. Before we look at wires, let's first take a look at how netwire handles time, the underlying driver of FRP. The only way to advance time without using the testing harness testWire is to produce a Session that will statefully return time deltas. The way Sessions preserve state is encapsulated in their type:
newtype Session m s = Session { stepSession :: m (s, Session m s) }

Here, a Session lies within a Monad (usually IO) and every time it is evaluated, returns a "time state" value of type s and a new Session. Usually, any useful state s can be written as a Timed value that can return some instance of Real t:
data Timed t s
class (Monoid s, Real t) => HasTime t s | s -> t where
    -- | Extract the current time delta.
    dtime :: s -> t
instance (Monoid s, Real t) => HasTime t (Timed t s)

For example, in games, you usually want a fixed timestep to do your update calls. netwire encodes this notion with:
countSession_ :: Applicative m => t -> Session m (Timed t ())

A countSession_ takes as input the timestep, in this case a fixed value of type t, and produces a Session whose state values are of type Timed t (). This means that they only encode a single value of type t, and do not carry any additional state with the () value. After we discuss wires, we will see how this plays a role in evaluating them.
Wires: The main type of a 'wire' in Netwire is:
Wire s e m a b

This wire describes a reactive value of type b that does the following:

*

*Takes as input a reactive value of type a

*Operates within the Monad m

*May inhibit, or not produce a value, yielding an inhibition value of type e

*Assumes a time state given by s
By the nature of being reactive values, wires can be thought of as time-varying functions. Hence, each wire is encoded as a function of time (or the time state s) that produces, at that instant in time, a new value of type b, and a new wire with which to evaluate the next input of type a. By returning a value and a new wire, the function can encompass state by propagating it through the function definitions.
Additionally, wires may inhibit or not produce a value. This is useful for when computations are not defined (such as when the mouse is outside of the application window). This allows you to implement things like switch, where a wire changes to a different wire to continue execution (such as a player finishing his jump).
With these ideas, we can see the main driver of wires in netwire:
stepWire :: Monad m => Wire s e m a b -> s -> Either e a -> m (Either e b, Wire s e m a b)

stepWire wire timestate input does exactly what we said earlier: It takes a wire and passes it the current timestate and input from the previous wire. Then, in the underlying Monad m, it either produces a value of Right b or inhibits with a value of Left e, and then gives the next wire to use for the computation.
Question 2: How it ultimately goes in main.
Armed with values of type Session and Wire, we can construct a loop that does two things over and over:

*

*Steps a session to receive a new time state

*Uses the new time state to step a wire

Here is an example of a program that alters a fixed counter to count by twos forever:
import Control.Wire

-- My countLoop operates in the IO monad and takes two parameters:
--   1. A session that returns time states of type (Timed Int ())
--   2. A wire that ignores its input and returns an Int
countLoop :: Session IO (Timed Int ()) -> Wire (Timed Int ()) () IO a Int -> IO ()
countLoop session wire = do
  (st, nextSession) <- stepSession session
  (Right count, nextWire) <- stepWire wire st (Right undefined)
  print count
  countLoop nextSession nextWire

-- Main just initializes the procedure:
main :: IO ()
main = countLoop (countSession_ 1) $ time >>> (mkSF_ (*2))

Question 3: How to handle IO events (like a mouse-click, a key-down or a game-loop callback), how do events come in sessions, etc.
There is somewhat of a debate about how to do this. I think in this situation it's best to take advantage of the underlying Monad m, and simply pass a snapshot of the current state to the stepWire function. In doing so, most of my input wires look something like this:
mousePos :: Wire s e (State Input) a (Float, Float)

Where the input to the wire is ignored, and the mouse input is read from a State monad. I use State and not Reader in order to handle key debounces properly (so that clicking on UI doesn't also click on something underneath UI). The state is set in my main function and passed to runState, which also does the wire stepping. The inhibition behavior of wires like this can make for some elegant code. For example, suppose you have wires right and left for your arrow keys that produce a value if the key is pressed and inhibit otherwise. You can create character movement with a wire that looks like this:
(right >>> moveRight) <|> (left >>> moveLeft) <|> stayPut

Since wires are an instance of Alternative, if right inhibits, it'll just move on to the next possible wire. a <|> b will inhibit only if both a and b inhibit.
You could also write your code to take advantage of netwire's Event system, but you'd have to make your own wires that return an Event using Control.Wire.Unsafe.Event. That being said, I have yet to find this abstraction more useful than simple inhibition.

A: It might be really late to answer this, but I have an answer here that contains the (minimalistic) structure of Netwire 5 program: Console interactivity in Netwire?


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Export Processing Zones
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Factory Fire and Police Killings Fuel Discontent among Bangladeshi Garment Workers (December 22, 2010)
Four Bangladeshi garment workers, demonstrating for increased pay and better working conditions, were fatally wounded as riot police fired on striking employees. Two days later, a fire in an Export Processing Zone near the capital of Dhaka killed 30 workers, highlighting the need for better regulation of the industry. Developing countries routinely compete against each other for contracts from large multinational firms, so workers' rights and environmental conditions inevitably get ignored. Groups such as Amnesty International are applying increasing pressure to hold the Bangladeshi government accountable. (Just International)
Sri Lankan Export Zone Workers Hit by Job and Pay Cuts (July 14, 2009)
Factories at the Biyagama Export Processing Zone are reducing their workforce to protect their profits in the economic crisis. Workers face a wave of job losses, cuts in pay and reduced work hours. Reduced wages force them to take double-shifts and speed up the pace of their work.(World Socialist Website)
Export Processing Zones Still a Bone of Contention (April 30, 2007)
Inter Press Service reports on the frequent labor violations that occur in the export processing zones (EPZs) of East Africa. The EPZs aim to attract "export-oriented investments" with the goal of increasing foreign currency earnings and providing employment to peoples in underdeveloped countries. However, many critics argue that such goals have not been met and in reality EPZs exploit workers while providing cheap labor and tax breaks to foreign corporations. The author argues that while some reforms have been made by the Kenyan government there are many issues that still need to be addressed.
After Violence SEZs Downsized (April 6, 2007)
This Inter Press Service article reports on the Indian government's decision to impose limits on the size of special economic zones (SEZs) as well as end the compulsory acquisition of land – a method often used by provincial governments to establish such areas. These new regulations are the result of widespread protests that erupted throughout the country following New Delhi's announcement that it would create 300 new SEZs.
"In a Situation Like This, Who Cares About Human Rights?" (October 5, 2005)
The World Bank views Export Processing Zones (EPZ) as an excellent option for poor countries to join the global market. This article describes the conditions of an EPZ on the outskirts of Nairobi, where workers earn three dollars a day without any form of benefits. Rather than liberate people worldwide, the free market has created a new slavery. (Inter Press Service)
Jordan's Sweatshops: The Carrot or the Stick of US Policy? (February 26, 2003)
The 2001 free trade agreement between the United States and Jordan has led to an explosion of so-called "Qualified Industrial Zones," where workers in foreign owned factories produce US consumer goods for about $3.50 a day. Many Jordanians see the free trade agreement as politically motivated to increase US presence in the region. (CorpWatch)
Investor Dollars Versus Workers' Rights (February 21, 2003)
Recent strikes in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya have raised questions about the Kenyan government's commitment to core labor standards versus its desire to attract, and maintain, foreign investment. A US sponsored report confirms that labor conditions in Kenyan EPZs are abysmal, but the government calls the strikes "hooliganism." (Nation (Nairobi))
Trade is a Women's Issue (February 20, 2003)
Bama Athreya of the International Labor Rights Fund argues that women are central to global trade liberalization, but women's rights take a back seat in trade negotiations. 70%-90% of workers in export processing zones are women, who frequently suffer from abuse, harassment, and poor working conditions. (ATTAC)
World Trade Body Ignores Union Appeals Over El Salvador's Treatment of Workers (February 6, 2003)
The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) submitted a recent report to the WTO exposing poor labor rights protections in El Salvador, particularly in Export Processing Zones. Ignoring the report altogether, the WTO praised El Salvador for its efforts to open its economy to trade and investment. (OneWorld US)
Anti-China Campaign Hides Maquiladora Wage Cuts (February 3, 2003)
Mexican maquiladoras justify low wages and poor working conditions by warning that companies would otherwise transfer production to China, where labor is comparatively cheap. This argument obscures maquiladoras' vulnerability to the US economic slump, this ZNet article argues.
Race to the Bottom, Second Leg: The Decline of the Maquiladora (April 29, 2002)
Mexico wants to follow countries such as Singapore and Malaysia in "gradually moving up the manufacturing food chain." However, this policy fails to consider the fate of thousands of unemployed Mexicans while the country attempts to move from the cheap labor of maquiladoras towards more sophisticated technology and skilled employees. (Transnationale)
Government Indifferent as Assembly Jobs Flee Mexico (March 11, 2002)
When the government-backed maquiladora industry began to grow a decade ago, critics claimed Mexico needed more than just low-paid jobs to revive the economy. Now the industry is faltering, The News (Mexico) claims the government has simply abandoned its support, ignoring the rapid rise in unemployment in urban areas.
Border Factories Hit Hard By Recession, Winds of Trade (January 23, 2002)
Maquiladoras experience the first production slowdown in 35 years with a 15 % employment drop. US economy slowdown, NAFTA related tax hikes, and China's entry into the World Trade Organization. (Christian Science Monitor)
On the Border of Controversy: Maquiladoras Praised, Criticized for Role in U.S. Visa Process (July 22, 2001)
Maquiladora employers in Mexico help workers obtain visitor visas for the US, but not for altruistic reasons: "Dangling the prospect of a visa before poor laborers buys the maquiladora a more docile work force." (Houston Chronicle)
El Salvador Sees Industry as Pillar in Quake Recovery (July 12, 2001)
Maquiladoras could create new factory jobs after the recent earthquake in El Salvador. But without improving working conditions, employers will exploit local workers instead of fostering development, leaving the country worse off than before. (Los Angeles Times)
Uncertainty and Growth in Mexico's Maquiladora Sector (March, 2001)
Taxation uncertainties, stricter environmental enforcement and a rise in real wages threaten the competitiveness of maquiladora companies. However, employment rates continue to rise impressively, indicating growth in the industry as a whole. (Borderlines)


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The NDIS categorises participants' funding into three categories: core supports, capital supports and capacity Building supports. NDIS improved daily living services come under core supports, and cover daily living activities, transport, consumables and community participation.
NDIS improved daily living service providers can help people improve their self-reliance to perform the activities of daily living that is essential to everyday life. Services can teach NDIS participants and their families/carers strategies and skills to be more independent and better connect with their social community.
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George Brown varsity is supporting the national Bell Let's Talk campus campaign, which encourages student-led mental health conversations in order to reduce the negative stigma associated with mental illnesses. Fans will receive Bell Let's Talk thundersticks and toques, while collections will be accepted upon entrance.
The men's team currently sits at 7-7 on the season, looking to put an end to their three-game losing streak. The Huskies are an even .500 both at home and on the road, and appear more and more locked into the sixth seed come crossover time. George Brown is looking to qualify for the provincial championship for the third consecutive season, and certainly heading into the postseason with momentum will be key.
Setter Pradeep Bhogal is having yet another spectacular season, ranking in the top ten in assists with 363 thus far after ranking tops in the OCAA last season. Flanked by arguably the provinces most dangerous outside hitter in Vivek Mathimakki and a deep set of supporting players, Bhogal has established himself among the best setters in Ontario.
The Huskies are looking to complete the season sweep, having defeated the Lords in five sets on the road earlier this fall.
The women's team sits at 5-9 and are currently battling for their playoff lives. After winning three straight George Brown has dropped two in a row, and are mired in a tight battle for crossover positioning, currently sitting seventh in the east division.
Beatriz Vilches and Ashley Lau have been standouts at outside hitter, combining to average nearly six points a set as first-year Huskies. Alongside Tiana Samuel, George Brown boasts one of the deepest, most dangerous sets of frontcourt players in the province.
The Huskies are looking to avenge a 3-0 road loss to the Lords earlier this season.
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Upon completion of his endodontic training, Dr. Liang became the Director in the Emergency Endodontic Program at Temple University. He was also a faculty member, teaching endodontics to dental students. Dr. Liang worked with general dentists as well as periodontists and other dental specialists in private practice while living in Philadelphia.
Dr. Liang is currently a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the California Dental Association, and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society. During his spare time, he enjoys auto racing and spending time with family, friends and his labrador retriever.


There's no denying the relationship between money, stress and poor health. For most Americans, (including myself) money is the #1 stressor. Among other things, chronic stress increases the likelihood of depression, viral infections, obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Last month, I decided it was time to take control of my current and future financial state. To kickstart my journey towards financial wellness, I attended the Get Your Sh*t Together: Budgeting and Debt class hosted by a Northwestern Mutual representative. Below are my takeaways.
The 60/20/20 rule is a good starting point if you're new to budgeting. Use the Northwestern Mutual Budget Worksheet to see where you're at and adjust where necessary. For instance, my essential expenses only make up 48% of my budget. So I split the remaining 12% between my saving and discretionary funds.
I've been using Mint to monitor my spending and to keep myself accountable. The free website/app tracks your spending habits and notifies you if you've exceeded a budget line item.
The cost of your rent or mortgage should not exceed 1/3 of your take home pay. This guideline takes into account the price of living in a desirable city.
Pay off debt in the following order: bad debt, non-deductible debt, then good debt.


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Encinitas council agrees on Pacific View financing, uses
The council approved a high-level vision and taxable bonds for the Pacific View site.
( / Jared Whitlock)
By Jared Whitlock
Oct. 23, 2014 10:26 AM PT
It appears the Pacific View acquisition, months in the making, is a done deal with financing recently agreed upon. Now, the Encinitas City Council is shifting its focus to which arts or community groups can set up shop there.
The council agreed on high-level uses for the site at the Oct. 22 meeting. And councilmembers voted 4-1 to lock in taxable bonds to pay for the $10 million purchase.
Taxable bonds will ultimately be $1.38 million more expensive than tax-exempt bonds, the financing method city staff originally put forward this past spring.
Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer, who sat on a subcommittee that endorsed taxable bonds, said going that route would provide flexibility on future uses and the difference between the rates of the two bond types was relatively small.
The city is selling $13 million in bonds, with $10 million for Pacific View and $3 million for a new lifeguard tower at Moonlight Beach. Taxable bonds will add $835,00 to the city's annual debt service over the next 30 years, compared with $789,000 for tax-exempt.
Two months ago, city staff unexpectedly announced that tax-exempt bonds would restrict council plans to lease portions of the 2.8-acre blufftop property, which residents have long said should be converted into an arts or community center of some sort.
"Yes we know this should have been part of the original budget planning," Shaffer said of taxable versus tax-exempt only being raised by city staff in September. "But here we are, and we need to move forward."
Councilman Mark Muir, the lone vote against taxable bonds, said he's a "tax-exempt kind of guy" and didn't elaborate further on his reasoning.
It's estimated the deal will close escrow mid-November. A public cleanup party to celebrate the acquisition is tentatively slated for January.
The council also supported the subcommittee's recommendation that site uses in the near and long term should revolve around the themes of arts, education and community gathering. Specifically, this would include theaters, museums, education facilities, outdoor sales/swap meets and park/recreation space.
These activities would be allowed "by right" or with a permit under the site's current public/semi-public zoning. A subcommittee meeting two weeks ago revealed the zoning prohibits uses such as pottery studios. Changing this would require a rezone, triggering a public vote due to Proposition A.
And the council agreed to apply for a $500,000 grant from ArtPlace America to fund a master plan for the site.
Because a master plan is a ways away, the council subcommittee will develop rental criteria and take proposals for interim uses. A future assessment gauging the condition of the buildings — a shuttered elementary school dating to the 1950s — will help inform this process.
Councilmembers said they're especially interested in learning whether the buildings could be restored or if they have to be torn down to make way for new facilities.
Although the council has yet to officially invite proposals, several public speakers put forward ideas at the meeting. For instance, resident Bob Bonde advocated for converting the site into an arts and cultural tourism center while a long-term plan is developed.
Bonde call such a center "a facility where craftsperson not only work and display their finished products, but also one that encourages them to demonstrate the processes involved in producing their art."
He first floated the idea last year, when councilmembers first sat down with Encinitas Union School District officials in hopes of buying the property.
In light of all the community interest already, Councilwoman Teresa Barth, the other subcommittee member, said the city likely won't have any difficulty finding tenants.
Additionally, the council directed Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz to take Barth's place on the subcommittee. Barth, whose term ends next month, decided last spring not to seek reelection.
"I want to thank everyone who's been with us through this long journey," Barth said.
Finally, the council, which has been divided on Pacific View, voted 3-2 once again — this time to officially sell $13 million in bonds for Pacific View and the Moonlight Beach tower.
In what has become an election issue, current Mayor Kristin Gaspar, who's running for mayor, stated the money could have been better spent on roads and infrastructure.
In response, Kranz, another candidate in the mayor's race and an advocate of the acquisition, said the city recently increased road repair funds and is fully funding core services.
"It's a philosophical difference," Kranz said.
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Cinema St. Louis to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
St. Louis, MO — The National Endowment for the Arts has approved funding for 1,073 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) totalling nearly $25 million. Included in this announcement is a grant of $20,000 to Cinema St. Louis (CSL) for the 30th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF).
The Grants for Arts Projects awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 and cover the following artistic disciplines: Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Media Arts, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts.
"The creativity and resilience of artists and arts organizations across the country have inspired Americans during this challenging year," said Arts Endowment Acting Chairman Ann Eilers. "These projects represent the vitality and perseverance of arts organizations small and large to overcome significant challenges, transform to new ways of engagement, and forge new relationships that benefit the diverse populations in neighborhoods and cities throughout the United States."
The 30th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival will be held Nov. 4-14, 2021. The fest will screen more than 300 animated, narrative, and documentary features and short films, and will host master classes, special events, and an ambitious Cinema for Students program. Panels and Q&As with filmmakers and documentary subjects will accompany many of the screenings. Programming streams will include the Women in Film Spotlight, Race in America: The Black Experience, and the Human Rights Spotlight.
The nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL) produces SLIFF, one of the largest and highest-profile international film festivals in the Midwest. The fest has been lauded in USA Today's 10Best list. CSL also annually produces the locally focused St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, the LGBTQ-centric QFest St. Louis, the Classic French Film Festival, and Golden Anniversaries (festival of films celebrating their 50th anniversary).
For more information on projects included in the NEA grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news. For info on SLIFF and other CSL programs, visit cinemastlouis.org or call 314-289-4150.


Be prepared: Scammers target smartphones every day via constantly evolving cons.
Nearly 70 percent of smartphone texters say they receive unwanted spam messages, studies show. And people are three times more likely to respond to spam received by cellphone than when using a desktop or laptop computer. That's particularly dangerous because more than a quarter of text-message spam—such as free gift cards, cheap medications and similar text-message come-ons—is intended to criminally defraud you, compared with only about 10 percent of spam arriving by email. These texts often lead you to shady websites that install malware on your phone or otherwise seek to steal sensitive details for identity theft.
What to know: Don't click on links or follow instructions to text "stop" or "no" to prevent future texts. This only confirms to scammers that yours is a live, active number for future spam. Use and regularly update anti-malware software designed for smartphones; ask your phone's manufacturer or service provider for recommendations. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 ("SPAM" on most keypads) to alert your carrier to those numbers, and then delete them.
In a longtime calling scam, crooks leave voice messages asking you to call back a specific number because you have won a sweepstakes or have an undeliverable package. Now they simply program calls to smartphones to ring only once or disconnect when you answer. Your curiosity over a missed-call alert results in you spending upwards of $30 to call back. The reason: Despite a seemingly American area code, the call is to an international phone number—often in the Caribbean—that charges a premium connection fee and per-minute rate, which is extended through long holds and frequent transfers.
You might also find charges crammed onto your bill with such innocuous language as "special services," "Internet advertising" or "minimum monthly usage fee."
What to know: Beware of any unfamiliar calls—one ring or otherwise—with area codes 268, 284, 473, 649, 664, 767, 809, 829, 849 or 876.
These text messages claim to be from your bank or credit card company and say there's a problem with your account. You're instructed to click an included link, which leads you to a look-alike, scammer-run website that seeks your name, account number and online log-in credentials.
What to know: If there's really an account problem, you might get an email, but it will include your name and a portion of your account number. Or your bank or credit card company may telephone you with a fraud alert, but it won't ask for any personal data.
Finally, keep in mind that smartphones are prime targets for old-fashioned theft. Don't let yours reveal your secrets if it winds up in the wrong hands. Always protect it with a strong PIN. And don't use it to store credit card and account log-in information—or anything else potentially compromising.