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World Blockchain Summit Series 2018 to kick-start in Nairobi.
World Blockchain Summit' to start off in the heart of Africa.
Nairobi Kenya: The year of blockchain will start off on a glorious note as the first summit in the year long series of events will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The location could not be more apt as the country is one of the first few, not only in Africa, but the world to begin adopting blockchain technology into different sectors and industries as well as departments of the Government. The event will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of March 2018 and is hosted by Trescon.
The decision to host the world blockchain summit at the Nairobi is to show to the world, the developments and journey of Kenya in adopting the disruptive technology into its working sectors.
The nation's public health sector is in the process of installing and implementing a platform, working on blockchain technology, into all of its public hospitals. It will be used as a hub where sensitive healthcare information can be accessed at any point, easing out the filing processes and delays in the healthcare industry.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) of Kenya has adopted a blockchain technology platform that will seamlessly link their revenue agency and their transport authority and in real-time, intimate the authorities on a driver's licence, registration and status of insurance.
Fernando Wangila, who serves as the Deputy Director of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) who said in an interview that "Kenya will lead the way in blockchain implementation and integration into government services. By 2020 and are also focused on nurturing the competencies of our tech-savvy youth in this sector".
The world blockchain summit will also shed light on cyptocurrency and its systematic advantages and possible disadvantages that could arise from negligence and ignorance. The market cap of bitcoin has reached 9 billion USD, but the government still shy's away from taking a definitive stance.
In the field of cryptocurrency, chief data scientist at Strathmore Timothy Oriedo has a pragmatic approach to the bitcoin debate. He recently said that "As an investor, if you want to have this convenience of cryptocurrency, there will be need for all of us who see the potential in this, to push forward in sanctioning this new trade because without security, we would just be in the shark infested waters waiting to be devoured".
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The main highlight of the world blockchain summit is the illustrious panel of speakers, whom will be taking the stage to explain the industrial viability and feasibility of blockchain technology. Speakers like Fernando Wangila, Jack Shaw, Executive Director, of the American Blockchain Council, Richard Kastelein, Founder, Blockchain News and Cryptoassets, Michael Kimani, Chairman of the Blockchain Association of Kenya and Kasirim Nwuke, Chief of New Technologies and Innovation at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
The partnership with Trescon is a foundation stone for a push into the future. Mohammed Saleem, CEO of Trescon, has said that "Blockchain technology has established itself as the future financial and operational module for businesses. The ledger based technology is here to disrupt age old management techniques and introduce an era of transparency and smooth functioning. The train to the future has arrived and Trescon has boarded it".
Another major highlight from the world blockchain summit that will send the startups into a frenzy is the Regional finals set to take place at Nairobi. Here, startups will take part in a pitch competition where the adjudged winner will be flown to San Francisco to take part in the Finals and stand a chance to win 1 million USD and the title of best startup idea!
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This project builds on the Michigan Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Registry, an initiative established in 1976 to study the health of thousands of people who were exposed to brominated flame retardants as a result of the largest agricultural disaster in U.S. history. This disaster was a result of the Velsicol Chemical Company's accidental shipment of a flame retardant mixture in place of a nutritional supplement for livestock feed in 1973, which introduced PBB into the Michigan food chain, ultimately exposing millions of Michigan residents.
The Registry now contains a multigenerational cohort of 8,000 individuals, which includes those exposed during the contamination incident as well as subsequent generations. This cohort has been followed for more than 40 years, where investigators are evaluating the long-term health effects of exposure to PBB.
Michele Marcus, Ph.D., (pictured third from right in front) and Emory University colleague Melanie Pearson, Ph.D. (pictured second from left in front) pose with other partners and representatives from Alma College, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, the Pine River Superfund Citizen Task Force, and the PBB Citizen Advisory Committee during a partner retreat in Ithaca, MI.
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La piloto é uma série de televisão estadounidense produzida por W Studios em colaboração com Lemón Films e foi  exibida para a Univisión de 7 de março e 26 de junho de 2017, substituindo El color de la pasión e sendo substituída por Rosario Tijeras. Já no México foi exibida pelo Las Estrellas de 22 de maio e 20 de agosto de 2017, substituindo La doble vida de Estela Carrillo e sendo substituída por Hoy voy a cambiar.

No México, a segunda temporada foi exibida pelo Las Estrellas de 18 de junho a 7 de outubro de 2018, substituindo Por amar sin ley e sendo substituída por Sin miedo a la verdad. Já nos Estados Unidos, a segunda temporada foi exibida pelo Univisión de 29 de julho a 19 de outubro de 2018, substituindo Por amar sin ley sendo substituída por Amar a muerte.

É protagonizada por Livia Brito, Arap Bethke e Juan Colucho e antagonizada por María Fernanda Yepes e Alejandro Nones.

Sinopse

Primeira Temporada
A Piloto conta a história de Yolanda Cadena (Livia Brito), que consegue seu sonho de pilotar aviões, mas termina transportando drogas através do México, Colômbia e América Central. John Lucio (Arap Bethke), seu noivo e ex-instrutor de voo, a trai para evitar ir à prisão. A sede de vingança de Yolanda, em última instância, a motiva a procurar o controle do negócio do narcotráfico.

Segunda Temporada
Yolanda alcançou seus sonhos e felicidade, junto com sua família e amigos. Quatro anos depois de ser exonerada e admitida no programa de testemunhas protegidas, Yolanda realizou seu sonho de ser piloto como capitã da companhia aérea US-FLY. Agora, ela deseja ser uma mãe e esposa exemplar; está prestes a se casar e adotar Arley Jr, filho de Amanda. Tudo parece correr bem, mas há inimigos do passado que o tornarão praticamente impossível. Eles não perdoam, eles retornam para liquidar dívidas e perturbar sua vida tranquila novamente.

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 Livia Brito - Yolanda Cadena Lesmes
 Arap Bethke - John Lucio
 Juan Colucho - Dave Mejía / Alberto Díaz
 María Fernanda Yepes - Zulima Montes
 Alejandro Nones - Óscar Lucio
 Macarena Achaga - Olivia Nieves
 María de la Fuente - Mónica Ortega
 Verónica Montes - Lizbeth Álvarez
 Natasha Domínguez - Amanda Cuadrado
 María Fernanda García - Estella Lesmes Vda. de Cadena y Vda. de Calle
 Mauricio Aspe - Arley Mena
 Stephanie Salas - Rosalba Cadena
 Tommy Vásquez - Coronel Arnoldo Santamaría
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 Gerardo Murguía - Jorge Sinisterra
 Shalim Ortiz - Dean Simpson
 Marcelo Buquet - Omar Nieves
 Demián Kalach - Pedro Ayala "El Capi"
 Julián Sedgwick - Joseph Montgomery
 Andrés Delgado - Cristian Nieves
 Antonio de la Vega - Ramón Cadena
 Fermín Martínez - Ernesto Calle
 Mar Zamora - Cindy
 Adrián Ghar - Sicario de los Lucio
 Rafael Nieves - Agente de la DEA
 Darío Ripoll - Eladio "El Bochas"
 Roberto Wohlmuth - Coco
 Alejandro García - Raúl Argüelles
 Rolando Brito - Capitán Argüelles
 César Valdivia - Eliezer Blanco "Cañengo"
 Octavio Hinojosa - Agente Rincón
 Cecilia Ponce - Margot Vda. de Nieves
 Nico Galán - Wilmer Aguilar Terán
 Francisco Angelini - Roberto
 David Palacio - Alberto Rubio
 Ivana de María - Paula
 Carlos Ramírez Ruelas - Sicario de Eladio
 Flora Fernández - Flor
 César Urena - Sicario de los Lucio
 Jean Paul Leroux - Vergara
 Sebastián González - Jason Reyes
 Cristina Campuzano - Teresa
 Germán de Greiff - Castro
 David Negrete Ornelas - Calimañolo
 Isadora González - Joanna
 Alejandro Peraza - Viceprocurador Benavides
 Ludwika Santoyo - Estefanía, hija de Benavides
 Hannibal Yesbel - Capitán Garrido
 Rodrigo Massa - Aldo Tapia
 José Andrés Mojica - Lic. Bautista
 Irene Arcila - Carmen, madre de Cindy
 Tatiana de los Ríos - Aliada de Sinisterra
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Primeira Temporada
Foi a última série/novela da Televisa a ser medida em termos de pontos, a partir de sua sucessora a audiência ja passou a ser divulgada por milhões de pessoas.

Em sua primeira semana marcou 15 pontos, índices considerado péssimo para o horário. Sua última semana marcou recorde de 17 pontos, mas ficando abaixo da meta. Sua média geral marcou 16 pontos, sendo considera um fracasso.

Segunda Temporada
Em sua segunda temporada, sendo medida de outra forma, agora por milhões de pessoas. Estreou com 3.0 milhões, sendo seu recorde até então. Ao longo dos seus 81 capítulos, ficou entre 2.0/2.9 milhões de telespectadores. Finalizou com 2.7 milhões telespectadores. Sua média geral foi 2.6 milhões de telespectadores, índice considerado razoável pela emissora.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his State of the Union, the National Wildlife Federation urges the President to outline an affirmative agenda to address the greatest challenges facing our nation, including rebuilding America's crumbling infrastructure, restoring degraded natural systems and vulnerable wildlife populations, and confronting the massive devastation caused by last year's extreme weather events and wildfires. The Federation has also urged the President and Congressional negotiators to pursue wildlife-friendly solutions for border security that will cause less harm than a continuous, impermeable border wall. The president's address comes as House and Senate lawmakers are working to head off another destructive government shutdown in 10 days.
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NEGATIONISM AND GUJARAT
Posted on July 31, 2008 by speekout | 3 comments
In the wake of the recent events in Gujarat, we have to look again at what Belgian scholar Koenraad Elst, has called "negationism", which means " the denial of crimes against humanity". In modern history, the massacre by the Turks of 1,5 millions Armenians, or that of the 6 million Jews by the Nazis, the several millions of Russians by Stalin, or the 1 million Tibetans by the Chinese communists, are historical facts which have all been denied by their perpetrators in a thousand ways: gross, clever, outrageous, subtle, so that in the end, the minds of people are so confused and muddled, that nobody knows anymore where the truth is.
We have seen recently how some of the Muslim intellectuals, part of the English media and many western correspondents have negated the Sabarmarti Express burning by a Muslim mob: a few of them said it happened because the kar-sevaks insulted the Muslim vendors in Godhra, or even molested a young Muslim girl; others implied that it was the RSS which engineered the burning of the train (!); others have said that the kar-sevaks had it coming to them because they were "fanatic Hindus" (were the 38 innocent women and children who died in the most horrible manner, also fanatic Hindu "fanatics"?). The same thing happened during the 1993 Bombay riots, engineered by Muslims: it was – still claim many Indian intellectuals – "because they were outraged by the destruction of the Ayodhya mosque" (but whatever the rightfulness or wrongfulness of the razing of Babri Masjid, nobody was killed there, whereas hundreds of innocent Hindus were killed by the bombs planted by Indian Muslims, with the help of Pakistan and the connivance of Saudi Arabia).
In the same way, after the Akshardam temple massacre, quite a few editorialists, such as Shekhar Gupta, in his September 28th piece in the Indian Express, or Saeed Naqvi in the same paper, implied (as did Musharraf, by the way) that the massacre of innocent Hindus would not have taken place if there had not been pogroms by the Hindus against Muslims earlier in Gujarat. One could answer to Mss. Gupta and Naqvi that if it is new for Hindus to kill Muslims, there is nothing novel about Muslims killing Hindus, although this particular aspect has been constantly negated by most historians. On, thinks of course of Indians, such as Romila Thapar, but also foreign India-specialists such as Gaboriau or Christophe Jaffrelot, who have persistently written in official books and in prestigious newspapers that Muslim invasions in India were not as bloody as "nationalist" Hindus say, that Babar was a fine poet, that India was attacked because the "cunning" Brahmins had hoarded gold and jewels in their temples, or that Aurangzeb was not the butcher made out by "fundamentalists" Hindus.
It is thus good from to time to be reminded of the truth: in India, because of the staunch resistance of the 4000 year old Hindu faith, the Muslim conquests triggered one the worst genocides ever witnessed by humanity. Entire cities were burnt down and their populations massacred. Each successive campaign brought hundreds of thousands of victims and similar numbers were deported as slaves. Every new invader made often literally his hill of Hindu skulls. Thus the conquest of Afghanistan in the year 1000, was followed by the annihilation of the entire Hindu population there; indeed, the region is still called Hindu Kush, 'Hindu slaughter'. The Bahmani sultans in central India, made it a rule to kill 100.000 Hindus a year. In 1399, Teimur did better: he killed 100.000 Hindus IN A SINGLE DAY. Professor K.S. Lal's, in his "Growth of Muslim population in India", has estimated that the Hindu population decreased by 80 MILLION between the year 1000 and 1525.
Negationism means then that this whole aspect of Indian history has been totally erased, not only from history books, but also from the consciousness of Indian people. Hasn't M.N. Roy written "that Islam has fulfilled a historic mission of equality and abolition of discrimination in India, and that for this, Islam has been welcomed in India by the lower castes". "If at all any violence occurred, he goes on to say, it was a matter of justified class struggle by the progressive forces against the feudal Hindu upper classes.." Jawaharlal Nehru himself said of Mahmud Ghaznavi, the destroyer of thousands of Hindu temples, who according to his chronicler Utbi, sang the praise of the Mathura temple complex, sacred above all to all Hindus… and promptly proceeded to raze it to the ground: "Building interested Mahmud and he was much impressed by the city of Mathura, where there are today a thousand edifices as firm as the faith of the faithful. Mahmud was not a religious man. He was a Mahomedan, but that was just by the way. He was in the first place a soldier and a brilliant soldier"…
Whereas the Jews have constantly tried, since the Nazi genocide, to keep alive the remembrance of their six million martyrs, the Indian leadership, political and intellectual, has made a willful and conscious attempt to deny the genocide perpetrated by the Muslims. No one is crying for vengeance. Do the Jews of today want to retaliate upon contemporary Germany? NO. It is only a matter of making sure that history does not repeat its mistakes, as alas it is able to do today: witness the persecution of Hindus in Kashmir, whose 250.000 Pandits have fled their homeland, or the present genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh. No collective memory should be erased for appeasing a particular community.
But at the same time, their historical crimes should not be denied by conveniently using the Gujarat riots, the one time in recent history where Hindus did actually retaliate against Muslim for atrocities committed.
And ultimately the real question is: Can Islam ever accept Hinduism? Can the Indian Muslim minority ever agree to be governed by the Hindu majority, even though they have more rights and freedom than in most Islamic countries ? Can Pakistan ever accept India ? Listen to what Sri Aurobindo had to say sixty years ago: "You can live with a religion whose principle is toleration. But how is it possible to live peacefully with a religion whose principle is "I will not tolerate you? How are you going to have unity with these people?.The Hindu is ready to tolerate; he is open to new ideas and his culture and has got a wonderful capacity for assimilation, but always provided India's central truth is recognized"..
We will never be able to assess the immense physical harm done to India by the Muslim invasions. Even more difficult is to estimate the moral and the spiritual damage done to Hindu India. But once again, the question is not of vengeance, or of reawakening old ghosts, but of not repeating the same mistakes. Unfortunately, the harm done by the Muslims conquest is not over. The seeds planted by the Moghols, by Babar, Mahmud, or Aurangzeb, have matured: the burning of the Sabamarti express, the continuing destruction of temples in Kashmir, Pakistan or Bangladesh (see Prafull Goradia's remarkable book "Hindu Masjids"), or the Akshardham massacre are the proof that many of the India's and Pakistan's (and Bangladeshi) Muslims have forgotten that they were once peaceful Hindus, forcibly converted to a religion they hated.
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No stranger to North American soccer having worked closely with MLS teams when he was the Senior Vice President of AEG Sports and Managing Director of the Home Depot Center from 2000 to 2006, Peterson helped oversee the management of numerous MLS teams and the development of soccer-specific stadiums across the country.
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Eva and Simon have spent most of their adult lives together. He is a physician and she is a teacher, and they have three grown daughters and a comfortable home. Yet what binds them together isn't only affection and solidarity but also the painful facts of their respective histories, which they keep hidden even from their own children. But after the abrupt dismissal of their housekeeper and Simon's increasing withdrawal into himself, the past can no longer be repressed.
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Merethe Lindstrøm has published several novels and collections of short stories, and a children's book. She was nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Prize and for the Norwegian Critics' Award in 2008 for her short-story collection The Guests. The same year, she received the Doubloug Prize for her entire literary work. Days in th...
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How soon will drone food delivery become a reality?
From the moment that the first food delivery app went live, the food service industry was thrown into a sudden state of evolution. Restaurant managers suddenly had to react and adapt to an increase in orders from patrons who wanted or needed their meals delivered to their homes or place of employment, or miss out on a sales source that was growing at a rapid rate. Our experts at HSE-UAV have our ears to the ground for any developments that might improve businesses meet and exceed their goals by keeping up with trends in drone technology.
Today, it's not uncommon for a person to have multiple apps on their mobile device, as different restaurant chains have opted for exclusivity partnerships with specific food delivery apps. Other restaurants choose to be accessible on multiple platforms – but one thing is common across the board for this new way of getting food to customers: the food is always delivered by a person in an automobile.
That, however, may not be the case for much longer.
Always looking to improve, the companies that own, manage, and profit from these apps – from UberEats, to DoorDash, to Amazon – are trying to find ways to change their business model for both better service for their customers (thus helping foster brand loyalty) and higher profits for themselves. These advances are already being discussed, planned, and tested. We could see drone food delivery in 2021, or possibly sooner.
In October of 2018, The Wall Street Journal reported that Uber Technologies Inc. – who own the ride-sharing, taxi-like service app Uber and that also owns the food delivery service UberEats – has plans for a drone food delivery by 2021, and it isn't just talk. The company briefly listed a job opening for an operations manager for a drone delivery service called UberExpress and that posting stated the company wanted to have functional drones by 2019 and start operating in select cities by 2021.
The job posting has since been taken down, and Uber stated that this new aspect of their delivery service was still in early development. This might suggest that there are more obstacles and challenges to getting a drone food delivery fleet off the ground than the company planned for. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is still talking about his company's desire to use UAVs for a better customer experience and to help solve issues with urban mobility.
Despite these hurdles, companies like DHE, Uber, Amazon, and others are using pilot programs to develop their drone delivery services. Additionally, there may be hope for a second push into the development of drone food delivery, as Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced plans by the Trump administration to make it easier to use UAVs over crowds and at night – two obstacles that delivery programs had been facing.
This new draft of rules also would separate drones into categories based on weight and other criteria – with a max weight of 55 pounds being allowed to fly over people, for example. These new FAA rules are still months away from being approved and implemented, but the fact that the legal restrictions for drones are being lessened is great news for those of us wanting to have a pizza flown in before the big game.


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The journey of mental illness
Experiencing a mental illness is like a journey with a series of stages. Understanding the different impact of these stages helps us to manage them better and move towards recovery.
Home > Spotlight on … > Mental health basics > The journey of mental illness
When a mental health problem develops, it can go undiagnosed for months, or even years in some cases. It feels just part of who you are. In a way that's right. It is. But that's only because how you currently feel and think are affected by an illness. Just as feeling weary all the time may be a sign of thyroid deficiency, then feeling unduly anxious, depressed, or distressed a lot of time may be a sign of mental health problem that needs help. In some cases, the symptoms can also feel traumatic and deeply confusing, for example when someone experiences a psychotic episode. This is often highly distressing for the person's family and friends too, of course.
It doesn't have to be like this.
Reaching out and talking to a trusted person is the first step to seeing a doctor for an assessment and diagnosis. With a diagnosis, treatment can begin to start you on the road to recovery.
Receiving a diagnosis is a big step which opens the door to getting help. Many people say it's a relief that how they've been feeling has a name and can be treated. Remember though, a diagnosis is just that, a name. It describes a condition which is affecting you, but it doesn't define who you are. A person may be affected by Depression or Schizophrenia, for example, but that doesn't mean they can be called a 'depressive' or 'schizophrenic' as though there were no more to them than that.
The other big step after a diagnosis is to accept and work on recovery rather than to deny it. Sometimes a diagnosis can change when a doctor gets a better understanding of your condition. Your experience no different, of course, but this does mean that the treatment can be fine-tuned to help you better. It's all the more important, then, that you give the doctor as much information as possible about your symptoms, so that the diagnosis can be as accurate as possible.
Living with a mental illness is not always a simple, one-way journey.
Treatment for mental health problems usually involves psychotherapy or medication, or a combination of the two. When talking to your doctor or other therapist, be as frank and open as possible about how you are feeling. Hold nothing back and trust the process.
At its best, psychotherapy can be a deeply rewarding and life-changing experience, as well as helping to relieve and manage symptoms. Be clear about how the treatment is helping and also about the side-effects of any medication which has been prescribed. When starting a medication, there may be unnerving side-effects such as trembling and feeling feverish which last a day or so before disappearing.
Discuss these with the doctor beforehand, to be prepared, and let them know if the side-effects persist, so that the dosage or prescription can be changed. The best progress is made when you are an active partner in your treatment, working with the doctor or therapist. See Treatments to find out more.
There is no simple 'cure' for mental illness. Treatments are generally effective however in managing and reducing the impact of symptoms. Whatever the diagnosis, recovering from an episode of mental illness means more than clinical treatment. You play an essential part yourself in getting better. For some, this means being careful about early warning signs, avoiding triggers, and developing new habits of behaviour. For others, it can be helpful to draw on services in the community, such as supported accommodation, a rehabilitation program, and help with getting back to work or education.
Staying connected with other people is an important contribution to getting better. The SANE Forums are an online space where you can engage with others to exchange experiences, information and tips, and provide mutual support. The Forums are available 24/7 and are a safe, anonymous, and moderated service provided by SANE in partnership with community mental health support services all around Australia.
Living with a mental illness is not always a simple, one-way journey. There may be 'bumps' along the way, and a period of wellness can be followed by a relapse when more active treatment is required again. This is to be expected as a normal part of life. Each time it happens is an opportunity to learn how to be more alert for warning signs of becoming ill, how to get help sooner, and manage the symptoms better.
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Greek-based Shippers Sign Wärtsilä to Maintain Dual-fuel LNG Engines for Twenty Ships
July 17, 2014 | Greece and Finland
Wärtsilä has signed Technical Management Agreements with four Greek liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship owners, Maran Gas Maritime Inc, Dynagas Ltd, TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd and Thenamaris LNG Inc. All agreements cover Condition Based Maintenance for a total of 80 Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines for a five year period. The agreements have been signed between the third quarter of 2013 and the second quarter of 2014.
Technical Management Agreements include a Condition Based Maintenance system which enables early detection of performance issues, reduced downtime, optimised engine performance, predictable cash flow, and optimization of major overhauls. Due to constant monitoring, maintenance is predictive and based on the actual condition of the engine, thus bringing a significant opportunity to reduce operating costs.
The agreements with TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd and Thenamaris LNG Inc. also include Online Remote Support, which means that Wärtsilä's technical experts can support the LNG carrier's crew in real time via an online PC connection without the need for engineers to travel to the vessels.
"With these long-term agreements, we aim to improve our customers' business during the entire lifecycle of their installations. By utilising the latest technologies in our Condition Based Maintenance system, our target is to repair or replace engine components when needed, thus reducing costs and minimising downtime caused by unnecessary overhaul," says Veikko Lepistö, General Manager, Marine Agreements, Wärtsilä Services.
Agreements cover 80 Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines
The Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine allows for fuel flexibility since it is capable of running on either natural gas, light fuel oil (LFO), or heavy fuel oil (HFO), and can smoothly switch between fuels whilst operating. It is designed to provide the same output regardless of the fuel.
Maran Gas Maritime Inc is the gas shipping unit of the Greek Angelicoussis Shipping Group. The agreement with Wärtsilä covers Technical Management for twenty four Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines in six LNG vessels.
Dynagas Ltd is a Greek LNG maritime transportation company established in 2004. The company offers in-house ship management services in order to provide charterers and stakeholders with the best performance and reliability. The agreement with Wärtsilä covers Technical Management for twenty eight Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines in seven LNG vessels.
TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd, based in Greece, manages the LNG fleet of Cardiff Marine Inc. The agreement with Wärtsilä covers Technical Management for sixteen Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines in four LNG vessels.
Thenamaris LNG Inc is a Greece-based company currently managing two 160,000 cbm LNG carriers, and one more LNG carrier project under construction. The company is part of the global ship manager Thenamaris Inc. The agreement with Wärtsilä covers Technical Management for twelve Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines in three LNG vessels.
(Source: Wärtsilä)
Categories: Europe, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Maritime, Market Developments - Tags: dual-fuel, Liquefied natural gas, LNG, Marine


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As Metropolis's senior editor, Katie launched the web series National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)–Nominated and has edited features with topics as varied as how light affects mental health, climate change politics, and affordable senior housing.
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The Mishicot girls basketball team has 10 freshman or sophomores on its roster but are ranked No. 4 in Division 4 to begin the season.
MISHICOT — There's been a buzz surrounding the Mishicot girls basketball team for the past two or three seasons.
Not even so much for the players currently on the roster, but for those coming up the pipeline.
Those closest to the program were excited for the day players who had so much success in middle school reached varsity, which began last season.
It normally takes freshmen a little bit to acclimate to the high school level but a large group, headlined by Kylie Schmidt and Desiree Kleiman, proved that's not always the case.
Schmidt was the only freshman named first-team all-Big East after averaging 13.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while Kleiman (10.9 ppg) was named honorable mention a season ago.
In a small three-game sample size through Friday's action, Mishicot is off to a strong start with an unblemished record.
Four of the Indians' top five scorers are sophomores, as Schmidt again leads the way (19.3) while junior Karly Ayotte is second on the team (10.3).
It's clear youth will be served for Mishicot as the 14-player roster has just two seniors and two juniors.
The season, like the players, may be young but coaches across the state are taking notice of Mishicot.
Mishicot is ranked No. 4 in the first Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 4 poll of the season after being a preseason top 10 team.
Their lofty ranking is aided by a 67-65 overtime win to open the seasonover Manitowoc Lutheran, the same team that defeated Mishicot in the sectional semifinal last postseason and eventually reached state.
Three games is an admittedly small sample size, but a team that was two games away from reaching the state tournament with a freshman leading the charge will certainly be that much better with another year under its belt.
Sheboygan Lutheran's Jacob Ognacevic had a monster outing Tuesday against Reedsville.
The junior tallied a career-high 35 points while hauling in 15 rebounds to lead the Crusaders past the Panthers 88-64.
Other players to break the 30-point mark Tuesday were Manitowoc Lincoln's Mason Dopirak and Manitowoc Lutheran's Trey Zastrow.
Dopirak's 34 helped lift the Ships over Green Bay East 76-68, while Zastrow scored 32, including draining seven 3-pointers in an 86-54 romp of Mishicot.
On Friday, Kohler's Carter Gebler notched 36 points in an 83-75 win against St. Mary Catholic.
Two Rivers won its 55th consecutive Eastern Wisconsin Conference wrestling dual Thursday, although it was a lot closer than usual.
After all weight classes were completed, Two Rivers and Kiel were tied at 39-39 and it took the eighth tie-breaking criteria for Two Rivers to keep its lofty streak alive.
Kiel senior Savannah Walsdorf broke the all-time scoring record Friday in a 59-27 win against Two Rivers, tallying 20 points to finish the night with 849 for her career.
The previous record was 833, set by Cassie Schweitzer during the 2015-16 season.
Walsdorf will have plenty of time to add to her new career tally with a great shot at scoring well over 1,000 points by the end of the season.


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TV Must Be Tailored: TV S.M.A.R.T.
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In our conversations with people around the world, one thing is clear: TV is a very important part of people's days. It's their "me time," their distraction from real life, the activity that fills their moments of boredom. With increasingly busy lives, they also want TV to fit their timetables–not the other way around.
Content must be tailored to consumers' needs, wants, and behaviors, so they see it when they're fully focused and engaged.
This was a key finding from TV S.M.A.R.T., a new research project by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) that shows how and why TV viewing is changing around the world, and how advancements in distribution are changing the ways viewers consume and engage with content.
The project's main findings were that audiences still love TV and TV content, viewers use a "hierarchy of screens" to choose the devices they view on, and that in order to be successful, TV today must be S.M.A.R.T. (Social, Mobile, Accessible, Relevant, and Tailored).
We've covered all of those elements in our series of posts on TV S.M.A.R.T. Here, we're focusing on "T" for Tailored:
The multitude of devices allows TV content to accompany people throughout their day.
Video content is now available almost anywhere and at any time: to amuse people on their daily commutes, accompany them during mealtimes, help them decompress after a long day at work, entertain them at the gym, and relax them once they're in bed
Because TV is omnipresent, it plays a bigger role in people's lives
Content must be in harmony with the viewing environment.
Bite-sized content is ideal for people on the go, in those unexpected free moments
Downloads and recordings give people the freedom to watch when and how they wish
Time-delayed live viewing, the ability to pause a show to chat about it, and the opportunity to binge-watch all help video content fit into viewers' lives better
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TV SMART: Viewers Use a "Hierarchy of Screens"
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Siraj skeptical in 3rd Test: Who will be the replacement? Nominated by the former Chairman of the Selection Committee
Cape Town: Siraj's squad for the 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town starting on Tuesday in Cape Town is in doubt and the former selector has suggested a replacement.
Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj suffered a hamstring injury in the 2nd Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. He was thus bowled out in the 4th inning. He was ruled out of the 3rd Test due to a hamstring injury.
Coach Rahul Dravid, who hinted that Virat Kohli would play in the 3rd Test, did not say anything optimistic about Siraj's health. Thus it seems doubtful that Siraj will play in the Cape Town Test.
Thus experienced in cracking Ishant Sharma Or Umesh Yadav The question arises as to whether they will be included.
MSK Prasad, former chairman of the selection committee, said it was important to select a well-experienced fast bowler there as the Cape Town pitch would co-operate well with the bowlers.
In an interview with MSK Prasad News Agency:
"Mohammad Siraj was left out of the India squad for the Cape Town Test, while veteran Umesh Yadav said: Ishant Sharma The question arises as to which of the two to include. For me, Ishant Sharma should have been included in the Johannesburg Test.
Umesh Yadav's height will add strength to his fast bowling, especially in bowlers like Johannesburg and Cape Town. I would have said pick Umesh Yadav on pitches like India.
I can not say whether the goalie has much faith in Ishant Sharma's talent. But, Ishant Sharma If playing, Umesh Yadav If so the impact will be greater than that.
Ishant Sharma's height, bowling at length, and the pitch are conducive to fast bowling, and his bowling is a big hit with batsmen. And for the 4th stump Ishant Sharma When bowling, Batman will give enough space to play. Thus the wicket will fall easily. The selection committee will also review Ishant Sharma's form and make a decision.
Thus said Prasad.


Two big pass plays is the best Auburn's offense could muster.
You can't catch lightning in a bottle. That was never more apparent than Saturday afternoon. And night. A long night.
Bolts of lightning from a small cell storm that seemed to linger over Jordan-Hare Stadium like unwanted company forced Auburn and Southern Miss off the field and into the locker room for two-plus hours.
When it finally cleared, the 10th-ranked Tigers resumed a grind-down of the unranked Golden Eagles. Vegas oddsmakers rated Auburn nearly a four-touchdown favorite.
Auburn gratefully left with a 24-13 victory sealed by Christian Tutt's late interception and a short Anders Carlson field goal.
If the sky looked bleak, so did Auburn's running game after "Boobee Whitlow," making his first start, exited with a shoulder injury. That was even before a storm came up.
Afterward the delay, the running game remained AWOL, as it did a week ago against Arkansas. And the week before that, against LSU.
The biggest problem with Auburn's work-in-progress offense is that it effectively grounds its best asset. We know what quarterback Jarrett Stidham can do upright, and with the threat of a running game.
But a less-than-average running game is turning Stidham into an average QB.
Thankfully, Stidham created lightning of his own. His 46-yard pass to freshman Seth Williams, who outleaped a Southern Miss defender, accounted for Auburn's first score.
After the storm, his 53-yard bomb to Darius Slayton set up the game decider.
In an era of Ferrari offenses, Auburn's is moving at the pace of a rusty pickup on a rutted dirt road. But the big plays from the big-armed Stidham proved there are signs of life and hints of playmaking ability on the perimeter.
The running game will get better. Why? Because that's what Auburn teams do. But will it come fast enough?
In the meantime, the prescription remains the same: Depend on the defense and put the squeeze on overmatched foes. That won't be enough in November, it may not be enough next week in Starkville, Mississippi.
At least Auburn fans frustrated with roller-coaster seasons under Malzahn have finally found consistency.
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"I am full. I want to go to sleep."
I have always heard "我吃饱了". Is this wrong?
吃饱了 is definitely the most common way.
I actually thought it was 好飽了 for ages and recently switched to 很飽了. Maybe all three are actually right?
Is it necessary to repeat the subject in the second clause? I put "我很抱, 想睡觉" and was marked wrong. I believe I've seen other sentences where the subject is omitted because it's inferred. Either that, or I've been taking crazy pills. Before I go ahead a click "Report", I'd like someone with some better Mandarin chops to weigh-in.
EDIT: Yup, literally the next question omitted the subject in the second clause: "我们吃了十碗牛肉面,真饱!" = "We ate ten bowls of beef noodles. We are so full!".
"我饱了,我想睡觉。" should be accepted..."zhen" is unnecessary.


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Home Dumfries & Galloway News Dumfries and Galloway Community Planning Executive Group Agrees to Support the Local...
Dumfries and Galloway Community Planning Executive Group Agrees to Support the Local White Ribbon Campaign
The Dumfries and Galloway Community Planning Executive Group (CPEG) has agreed to endorse the work of the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women Partnership (DAVAWP) towards obtaining White Ribbon Accreditation for Dumfries and Galloway.
To support the initiative, CPEG Members have signed the White Ribbon Pledge "to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women in all its forms".
The White Ribbon Campaign started in Canada in 1991 and it has become an international campaign whose main focus is to provide men with a platform to speak and to take action against all forms of gender based violence i.e. domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, forced and child marriage, female genital mutilation/cutting, so-called 'honour' crimes, sexual harassment, stalking, prostitution, sex trafficking and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
The DAVAWP and White Ribbon Scotland have been collaborating for several years in the prevention and awareness fields running various projects and events to encourage local men to get involved. These included community documentary screenings followed by discussions on various issues; training local White Ribbon Speakers; developing a 'Take Action' page on the DAVAWP Website; and running campaigns in partnership with Queen of the South F.C which included photos of the Team wearing white ribbons that were handed out to more than 3,000 Queens supporters at a White Ribbon game in December 2014 at Palmerton Park.
Local residents who want to support the D&G White Ribbon Campaign can go to: www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk/d&g
Professor Hazel Borland – Executive Nurse Director and DAVAWP Chair said: "I am delighted that the Community Planning Executive Group has endorsed this initiative which will contribute to our awareness and primary prevention work against all forms of gender based violence which affect thousands of women and girls in Scotland and millions worldwide. Giving men an opportunity to get involved and speak against all these forms of violence is crucial if we want shape a fairer and safer society for our children. "
Photo: from left to right, front: Jeff Ace – NHS Dumfries and Galloway CEO; Ronnie Nicholson – Dumfries and Galloway Council Leader; Philip Jones – NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chair; Gavin Stevenson – Dumfries and Galloway Council Chief Executive; Alan Fairbairn – Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;
Back: Carol Turnbull – Principal and CEO Dumfries and Galloway College; Chick McKenna – Third sector Dumfries and Galloway Vice Chair; Hazel Mathieson – Civil Servant; Steven Lowther – Police Scotland.
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Visitation Report Banbury Deanery 30th March 2017.
A recurring event for an Auxiliary Bishop in this diocese is that each winter there are visitations to be carried out in some part of the pastoral area. These give a great insight into the work and life of the diocese and what is going on at the level where the Church really matters, where people are trying to live their faith in the midst of their daily lives. I enjoy this, even if at times it is tiring as you try to cope with the many different impressions and ideas which you are presented with.
This year in the Banbury Deanery Archbishop Bernard carried out the visitation in Bicester and in Hethe, and I have carried out the visitation in all of the remaining parishes in the deanery. The situation in the parishes seems to be excellent.
As is very usual in our parishes the situation of young people was brought up in many of them. There is a comparatively new Youth Officer for this area, and I was a little disappointed that when we organised a meeting to enable the parishes to meet him only four or five people turned up at the meeting in Banbury. As concerns are often expressed about the pastoral care of our young people I do hope that the active participation in this ministry is higher.
This ministry is always challenging. The form of this ministry is changing in that many young people are attracted to large events in which they wholeheartedly take part. At the same time they are not always particularly interested in the weekly or everyday events. This suggests that there may be interest for events which cover the whole deanery or even several deaneries.
In parishes where there are schools then they are usually used for sacramental preparation. This is to be encouraged. In parishes where there are no schools this can lead to the need of a parish based programme for catechetics. Finding properly trained catechists is not always so easy. With the help of the Maryvale institute the deanery might consider a tailor-made course for this purpose. This would probably need to go beyond the bounds of the Sowing the Seeds course which was so successfully carried out in Banbury.
The number of clergy in this deanery has been expanded as the area expands. (I will return to the question of this expansion in a moment.) This means that so far in Bicester and St. John's, Banbury parishes new curates have arrived. It needs to be understood that they will not being staying in these parishes for ever. They will move on in order to gain experience of different types of parish before being assigned after some years as Parish Priests themselves. We will be attempting, however, to at least maintain the number or priests and deacons within the deanery.
It is necessary for all areas of the Church to encourage the idea of vocation. This means presenting the idea of vocation as a calling from God to the service of our sisters and brothers in marriage, religious life, the diaconate and in the priesthood, as in any other way that serves the common good. There is probably the need in our own times to present that so that it becomes a conscious idea.
It was very positive to see many types of social work being carried out in the various parishes. I was often deeply impressed by what was going on in what is mainly a rural deanery. It was not only the local needs which were addressed, but also needs in other parts of the diocese, and also various international projects. I can only say 'well done', and encourage the continuation of these projects.
This in our times, as various Popes have said, is one of the major forms of evangelisation as people see in concrete ways how we are willing to try and take care of those who are in need. Again it might be helpful at times if these efforts were coordinated at deanery level while not losing the local feel that many of them have. CAFOD groups, Justice and Peace groups and SVP groups all contribute to this, and the founding of such groups where they do not already exist should be considered if they would enhance the work which is going on.
There is a good standard of liturgy in all of the parishes I visited with liturgies being well prepared. Liturgy was well carried out often with a surprising number of altar servers considering the rural nature of much of this deanery. It is good to see that young girls and boys are engaged in this way in what is the central role of our parishes. The standard of music is also good particularly considering the limited resources which are available. .
One point which I believe needs some attention. The number of people in several parishes who did not receive communion in the correct manner was above the average. This was not children but mainly adults. The most common things were people taking the host off me in their fingers rather than it being laid on the hand, and the number of people who wish to receive communion on the tongue, but there being no tongue made available to put it on! I would suggest that, as suitable, appropriate instruction be given again.
Another point worth making is that in some parishes vestments needed to be dry-cleaned. This should be part of the normal sacristy routine.
This deanery is in the midst of an areas where there are considerable developments taking place, not least in the form of major extensions of the amount of housing in the area. This is going to impact the future of our Church structures. There is now a group within this southern pastoral area of the diocese looking actively at this and considering the way forward. We have tried to keep this group as small as possible so that it can be effective, but it shows the importance of this deanery in that both Fr. John, your dean, and Fr. Richard from Banbury are members of this group.
Let me repeat something which I have felt it necessary to say in several parishes. We are not going to close any parishes. That does not, however, preclude changes in how these parishes are run and organised. I said earlier that we have sent new priests to this area, but some of the brethren are nearing retirement. This means that I can say even now that for the immediate future there is only going to be one priest to cover the parishes of Charlbury and Chipping Norton. This will in its turn mean adjustments to things like Mass times and perhaps to other things as well. These matters will have to be decided locally as it is there that the knowledge exists to decide these things in a sensible and orderly way.
Change can frighten some of us, and yet it is unavoidable. Change is, however, also an opportunity for us to renew are lives as parishes and churches in this area. We are uncertain what the future holds, but we have all seen the developments taking place in Bicester and Banbury. We are possibly aware of discussion and tension arising around us, as I am even in Woodstock where I live. In Woodstock the parish is planning development to take account the changes being made, though this is not in this deanery. The Diocese is trying to be aware of the changes which ae taking place. Not only will change happen in parish structures but also in our provision of schools and of social ministry.
We are going to have to look even more across our parish boundaries. There are going to have to be new alliances between parishes and also across the whole of the deanery. This is not easy in this deanery where distances are great and where it can be necessary to drive for up to an hour to attend a meeting or event in another part of the deanery. We are going to need imagination, effort and commitment. There is plenty of evidence that this deanery is capable of that.
We are a pilgrim people, on our way to God's Kingdom. That is going to be experienced as even truer in the future. We can never stand still. This will lead to conflict and tension, hurt and disappointment. When we get hurt, when it is not as we would wish, when I do not see any reason to continue, then we need to consider that it will also lead to new life, to a new witness to our faith and to finding new sisters and brothers with whom we can share the journey. We need to commit to the journey now in prayer and in a renewal of our intentions to live a Catholic Christians in the places where God has placed us.
The warm welcome which I received in all of the parishes I visited convinces me that this is possible. Over the next ten or twenty years this deanery will change beyond recognition. That is largely outside of our immediate control, depending on political decisions. God has placed us in this situation and undoubtedly given us the gifts we need in order proclaim His Kingdom in this situation. Your gifts of hospitality, prayer, imagination, and love of your neighbour, will enable the Church not only to survive but grow and evangelise on this stage of our pilgrimage.


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Q: Spring Boot how to query for five items with different conditions without multiple queries I have this entity:
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I would like to get the first 5 notifications for each day from a given range. (for example 18.4.2022 to 25.4.2022)
How can I do this, without writing multiple queries? Or if there is no other option than writing multiple queries, how efficient would that be?
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A Regional Banking Revolution for the 21st Century
Blog 09 Nov 2018
Deputy Head of Engagement, RSA
Fellowship in Action
Eighteen months in to our partnership with the Community Savings Bank Association (CSBA), we are showing what a valuable partner we can be.
As displayed on the incredible mural that Andrew Park has created for our new Rawthmells coffeehouse, the RSA has a rich history of supporting innovations. Many of these have had RSA Fellows at their heart, including a campaign to extend the reach of the post office savings bank beyond the elites in the mid-19th Century. The RSA's involvement in ground-breaking initiatives such as these shouldn't be confined to the history books and my current role at the RSA was established to re-think how we can do this in the 21st century.
The CSBA was in many ways the perfect initiative to test out this new approach. Regional community banks were cited in the final report of our 2017 Inclusive Growth Commission as having a potentially '…powerful role in driving inclusive growth'.
The model is based on an old idea of local relationship banking, re-purposed for the 21st Century, by utilising modern technology to complement a staffed branch network. It is bold in its ambition to create a UK-wide network of customer-owned, regional banks that will serve the everyday financial needs of ordinary people, local community groups, and small and medium sized companies.
Having spent three years with an experienced team developing the 'bank in a box', which incorporates everything needed to start the process of setting a bank up, they were ready to scale needing three core elements; the right people to steer it through the rigorous banking licence application, £20 million investment to capitalise the bank, and members ready to try a different kind of bank.
There are three regions that have a bank in development; London, the South West, and West of England. We have been working with them for around eighteen months and our recent impact report showed that:
The three most developed banks state the RSA's role as vital to their success so far
Chairman of the CSBA states the RSA's role as 'invaluable' to its success so far
Investment of £60K confirmed for Avon Mutual from Fellowship Networks
We have played an Important role in building relationships with potential institutional investors
4 NEDs and 2 Founding Director in place through RSA networks
We have raised the profile of the banks with 50 influential politicians at local and national level
Over 600 people have registered an interest with regional banks via the RSA
Over 14,000 views of RSA blogs on community banking
You can read more about the journey of one of these banks, Avon Mutual, in these two blogs from founder Jules Peck:
Building Community Wealth in the Banking Sector – October 2017
Building a Bank for the West of England: One Year On
To make this happen we have utilised the RSA's public events platform; social media following; expertise from our research team; as well as the enthusiasm, expertise, and networks of our Fellows.
CSBA Chairman, James Moore, says:
Our partnership with the RSA has been invaluable. It has helped us open doors with central and local government, mine their influential Fellowship networks for key contacts, and promote this work to a wide audience. We are excited to be continuing this journey with the RSA and working with them to realise our vision of re-building regional banking in the UK.
Building influence through local organising
Over the course of 2017/18 we hosted a series of events across the South West of England. In February 2018 we hosted a public event in the Devon market town of Newton Abbot, in partnership with Helen Chessum, the chair of a local community organisation, Transitions Newton Abbot. Over 50 people attended including key decision makers and influencers such as the local MP and both councillors and officers from Devon County Council. As well as helping to build momentum with Devon Council, several potential early stage investors registered an interest and the local MP connected us to someone with significant banking experience as a potential chair. A few weeks later in the Cornish city of Truro we convened a meeting with support from RSA Fellow and Cornwall Council officer, Stephen Horsroft. The meeting included talks from influential Fellows from the Cornwall Business Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. This was very well attended by key figures from Cornwall Council who are now in discussion with South West Mutual about potential support and investment.
Fellows investing in their region
Each bank's ability to raise £20 million investment during the start-up phase is critical to its success. While we expect most of this money will come through institutional investors such as local authorities, where we have helped build support across the UK, a successful initial funding round is important to get the backing of local investors and fund some of the early work that is needed. This was one of the main aims of our series of five events across the West of England in early 2018. Each of these events had between 25-40 attendees and as well as making some key connections with local government and anchor institutions, each event created leads to potential early investors. This led to £60k of the first £300k raised by Avon Mutual coming through RSA networks.
Sharing learning across the network
As well as the various engagement work we have done to build support for these banks, we are also working closely with the people involved to share learning across the network. Any start-up is challenging but this will be the first ever network of regional co-operative banks in the UK and international evidence shows that collaboration is vital to making this a success. To support this, we have developed a learning network which all new banks will be able to participate in. This involves regular online catch ups on zoom, a slack group for real time conversations and a file sharing platform used to develop shared resources. One of the participants who supports work across the network, Fionn Travers-Smith, provided the following feedback:
The RSA's support in establishing and facilitating a learning network amongst our mutual banks has been invaluable for nurturing collaboration, visibility, and coherence amongst our distinct but related banking projects. Every member of the group is time poor and grappling with heavy cognitive loads and work pressures. Having a dedicated space and support structure to "step back" and see the bigger picture, to think strategically and to actively work on aligning our efforts has been incredibly helpful.
We anticipate it will take around three years to set up one of these banks, so we are very much at the start of this journey. We are really encouraged by progress so far and the CSBA are now a few steps closer to realising their vision of having locally rooted independent banks in our communities across the UK. There are many more steps to take but we are excited to be walking the walk with them – we hope you will join us.
We are keen to hear from Fellows and others with relevant expertise to support this work or anyone who is interested as a potential certified or institutional investor. For more information please get in touch with me at [email protected].
If you would like to read more about the impact we've made with the CSBA so far follow the link to read our Annual Impact Report: October 2018 in full.
Mark Hall is Deputy Head of Engagement at the RSA where he leads RSA Transform, an ambitious new programme which mobilises the RSA's unique resources behind the bold visions of our Fellows. You can find him on twitter @MarkHallRSA.
Partnering for growth: Greater London Mutual
Kathryn Kerle
Kathryn Kerle on the challenges of starting a different type of bank.


On June 22, 2017 Congressman Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced the "National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act." This bipartisan legislation would create a sustained, dedicated revenue source to strengthen America's economic competitiveness by investing in the rebuilding of crumbling U.S. freight infrastructure.
According to Congressman Lowenthal's office, H.R. 3001 would raise around $8 billion a year through implementation of a national one percent waybill fee on the cost of transporting goods. Funding would be collected in a Freight Transportation Infrastructure Trust Fund, and annual collections would be divided evenly between two programs: a formula program that provides funds to each state, and a competitive grant program available to local, regional and state governments. According to the Congressman, funding would be dedicated to freight-related infrastructure projects throughout the nation, with a focus on multimodal projects and projects that rebuild aging infrastructure while relieving bottlenecks in the freight transportation system.
During the 114th Congress, Representative Lowenthal introduced the "Economy in Motion Act," which is largely similar to "National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act." The freight policy and programming achievements made under the FAST Act advanced principles that were included in "Economy in Motion," necessitating revisions to the original bill.
Eleven co-sponsors joined Congressman Lowenthal in his introduction of "The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act," including Representatives Nanette Barragan (D-CA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Mark Meadows (R-NC), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Grace Napolitano (D-C), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), and Mark Takano (D-CA).


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A Tribute to Sophie Partridge
Sophie being photographed, part of the video shoot for Women Speak Out!
Sophie Partridge
Sophie Partridge left us last Monday – June 5th – it was unexpected and a shock to many of us who know her as friend, colleague, writer, performer and campaigner. In the video for Women Speak out, (as part of Sisters of Frida's contribution to the Women Resource Centre's 'stories about everyday inequality'), she said she was a creative practitioner and she worked in the arts and that kind of 'arty farty things'. But anyone who knows her know that she was being very unassuming there because she had achieved much in her career. Not to mention her campaign work for the Independent Living Fund before it closed.
Meeting with Alexia Manombe-Ncube, Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, from Namibia
She was also one of Sisters of Frida's Steering Group members. We will never forget how she was willing to pitch in and do whatever she can to help – even to the extent of hosting a steering group committee meeting in her home. She took part in the Disabled Women's Voices from the Frontline reading her poem on London (with Penny Pepper) and brought her mother with her because she was also due for a family event that day.
She shared her interests with intersectional issues with us by active participation in various events on gender, disability and sexuality, meeting with Lydia X.Z. Brown who came for the Women in the World Festival. She met with Alexia Manombe-Ncube Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs from Namibia, to talk about Independent Living in the UK and discuss best practice to follow.
Sophie was smart, articulate and superb at engaging and connecting with people from across differnt backgrounds. She contributed hugely to the work of Sisters of Frida and the Independent Living movement. Her legacy will be that she will continue to shape and influence the work of Sisters of Frida. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Some tributes from Sisters of Frida:
"Sophie was a true campaigner and advocate for equality issues for Disabled People. She had a huge character which was well loved. She was one of the few campaigners that spoke out about intersectionality and it's the relevance to disabled women particularly around the issues to achieve independent living. Her dedication and commitment to the work of Sisters of Frida will be missed."
Zara Todd
"Sophie was a powerhouse whose spirit and enthusiasm for life was infectious. I will miss her humour and her ability to make everyone feel at ease"
Lani Parker
"So so sad to lose a amazing amazing talented funny caring and passionate colleague and someone I was just getting to know as a friend."
Eleanor Lisney
"I cannot believe that we have lost a comrade, friend and fellow campaigner. I shall never forget the spark that is her and how she lit up the room when she joined us."
some of the AGM2017 attendees
Some links about /or showing Sophie's work/s
The Stage – Actor and disability campaigner Sophie Partridge dies
Graeae In memory of Sophie Partridge
London, my London
Sophie Partridge – Shape Creatives: a film by David Hevey
Writer and performer Sophie Partridge on the closure of the Independent Living Fund
Sophie Partridge tells a story
written by Sisters of Frida team
One response to "A Tribute to Sophie Partridge"
From Jacqueline Winstanley
Its not easy being an activist , never more so than during the recent erosion of the rights and protections of disabled people under the guise of austerity cuts
A true empath feels the impact of injustice at every stage
Some people are blessed with the clarity of vision integrity and purpose to challenge injustice wherever it occurs in the pursuit if a better life for others
Sophie was one such person who will be remembered for her personality and absolute commitment to the rights and protections of others


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Tips for Protecting Remote Workers from Security Breaches"
Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Kay
Ensuring the security of an organization's staff while they are working remotely can be a challenging task, but it is essential for protecting sensitive information and preventing security breaches. In this blog post, we'll provide some tips and best practices for protecting remote workers from security threats.
Use secure remote access methods. When accessing the organization's systems and resources remotely, it is essential to use secure methods such as virtual private networks (VPNs) or remote desktop protocols (RDPs). These technologies can encrypt communications and protect against unauthorized access.
Implement strong authentication measures. To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information, it is important to implement strong authentication measures such as two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA). This can help to verify the identity of remote workers and prevent unauthorized access to systems and data.
Regularly update and patch systems and software. Outdated or unpatched systems and software can be vulnerable to security threats, so it is important to keep all systems and software up to date with the latest patches and updates. This can help to fix known vulnerabilities and protect against potential security breaches.
Use security tools and technologies. To protect against security threats and vulnerabilities, it is important to use security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and antivirus software. These tools can help to detect and prevent security breaches and protect against malware and other threats.
Train and educate remote workers. To help protect against security threats, it is important to educate and train remote workers on best practices for cybersecurity. This could include training on the proper use of security tools and technologies, as well as the identification and prevention of common security threats such as phishing attacks and malware.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address any potential security vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
Implement policies and procedures for the secure handling and storage of sensitive information, such as passwords and confidential data.
Implement data loss prevention (DLP) measures to prevent the accidental or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Monitor remote access logs and network traffic to detect any suspicious or anomalous activity that could indicate a security breach.
Use secure messaging and collaboration tools to protect communications and data shared between remote workers.
Overall, by implementing these tips and best practices, organizations can ensure that their remote workers are protected from security breaches and other threats. By using secure remote access methods, implementing strong authentication measures, regularly updating and patching systems and software, and using security tools and technologies, organizations can protect their remote workers and sensitive information from security threats.


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Fan-made Halo 4 Light Rifle Metal Replica Weighs 28lb.: For a Fit Forerunner
March 31st, 2015 by Lambert Varias
Prop maker David of Naughty Zoot Design went all out when he made this replica of the Z-250 Light Rifle from Halo 4. Instead of relying on a paint job to get an authentic look, David used 14 gauge cold-rolled steel and copper to capture the weapon's appearance.
The replica measures 40″ and weighs a crazy 28lb. David also applied a cold-bluing solution to the steel parts to protect them and enhance their metallic glint. The cold cathode lights last for up to 2h on the built-in 5000mAh battery, and are frosted with glass shards to emulate the in-game rifles' sizzling core. The rifle also has a squeezable solid copper trigger and a decorative scope.
David spent about 500 hours and $2500 (USD) to make this replica, which he finished late last year. Now he's selling it to help pay for a new car. David is clearly a talented craftsman, but he admits he's not a savvy salesman. That's where we come in. Rise! Rise and protect the prop maker! Spread the word about David's masterpiece!
This Custom GI Joe Cobra Commander Assault Rifle Is the Real Deal
The Imperial March on a Toaster
David Hasselhoff's Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Replica for Sale


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This Superfood Fuels Social Good
Lisa Curtis learned about moringa, the tall leafy plant that she's trying to push as America's next super food craze, while working as a Peace Corps volunteer in a small, rural village in Niger, West Africa. Food was scarce and Curtis, a vegetarian, felt constantly tired. So when some people in the village suggested she eat the tree's leaves, she decided to try it.
"It made me feel like I had more energy," she says, so she did some research. "I was like, wow, this is kind of amazing. There's this tree that grows in the tropics, and the leaves contain about a third protein by weight. It's a complete protein. It's really high in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron."
Today, Curtis sells moringa under the brand name Kuli Kuli with a line of energy bars, shots, and powder. It's available in 2,500 stores nationwide including Whole Foods, Safeway and Albertsons. In January, Kuli Kuli earned $4.25 million in a Series A round led by Kellogg's new venture fund, eighteen94 capital.
But as Kuli Kuli has expanded, they've set some principled limitations on exactly how they'll grow by converting to a benefit corporation, which requires the company to draw up a plan that helps all of their stakeholders, including farmers that might otherwise be exploited, and publicly report environmental and social impact.
Source: Co.Exist (link opens in a new window)
Agriculture, Impact Assessment