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By nature, humans are born and bred to be social beings, so the absence of contact with others can be harmful. In fact, a study by Julianne Holt-Lunstad found that loneliness can be twice as deadly as obesity and worse than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
What's more, it can be triggered by a range of factors - including loss of mobility, unemployment or health issues - and doesn't discriminate against age, gender or borders. Eradicating this growing challenge won't be easy, but Norwegian startup No Isolation believes it has the answer.
Founded in October 2015 by Karen Dolva, it's on a mission to reduce involuntary loneliness and social isolation by developing communication tools and services that help those affected or who are at risk of being affected.
"Social isolation and loneliness strike the most vulnerable groups in society hardest. Two of the most exposed groups are those over the age of 80, and children and young adults with long-term illness. As such, we are currently working on bringing solutions to both groups," says Dolva.
Karen was motivated to find a solution to this epidemic after learning about the isolation that hospitalized children experience when falling ill, such as missing out on valuable schooling time. She says: "We have all experienced loneliness to some extent and, for me, getting to work with technology that has an impact on the lives of vulnerable user groups is a dream come true."
With technology a big part of our day-to-day lives, Dolva says it makes sense that we begin harnessing our newfound technical knowledge to help solve the widespread issue of loneliness - enabling people to stay connected and empowered.
"New problems need new solutions, and unsolved issues need new innovation and technologies to solve them which is why I believe that the answer to this lies in what we call 'warm technology'.
"Warm technology is an area of innovation that is rooted in social responsibility and harnesses the capabilities of existing technology to solve the big societal issues that we are currently experiencing.
One of the company's flagship products is a telepresence robot named AV1, which is helping children and young adults suffering from long-term illness to carry on with their social lives and studies. Since launching in August 2016, it's supported over 650 children and adolescents in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.
"V1 is the eyes, ears and voice of students who, for various reasons, cannot attend school. Making use of a microphone, loudspeaker, one-way camera and two motors, AV1 allows students who may be at home or in hospital be 'in' the classroom along with their friends," says Dolva.
Meanwhile, the company's second product is a communication device for seniors and their families. KOMP has been designed to ensure seamless communication within the family and allow vulnerable adults to lead independent lives.
"We worked together with seniors, their families and designers to create KOMP, which allows analogue seniors to passively receive images, messages and video calls from their digital children, grandchildren and friends. Having proven its success in Norway, with more than 300 seniors using KOMP, the product will be coming to the UK very soon," she continues.
Despite still being an early-stage company, No Isolation has achieved a lot in a small space of time. Dolva says: "The biggest success is definitely hearing individual users' stories, how their lives have changed for the better since they got an AV1 and how the feelings of loneliness have been reduced.
"Another particular success was the fact that in May 2017, the Norwegian Ministry of Education accredited No Isolation, confirming AV1 as a 'valid option for reduced learning' and stating that the use of the robot as a supplement to traditional learning methods makes the student feel more included."


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Q: Hide certain class methods depending on load criteria I have a class which I use to handle three types of data structures.
In this class I have many plotting methods, which depends on which type of data is loaded into the class.
Is there a way for me to hide the methods not belonging to the data structure loaded, when looking at the class attributes?
Example:
class data_reader():
     def __init__(self):
          self.load_data()
          self.data_type()
          self.common_method_1()
          self.common_method_2()

     def load_data(self):
          # Loads the data

     def data_type(self):
          # Figures out which of the three data structures we have

     def common_method_1(self):
          # A method common for all data structures

     def common_method_2(self):
          # Another method common for all data structures

     def plot_data_1(self):
          # Plotting function for data structure 1

     def plot_data_2(self):
          # Plot function for data structure 2

     def plot_data_3(self):
          # Plot function for data structure 3

if __name__ == "__main__":

     a = data_reader()
     a.plot_data_1()

When I check the methods of the class I can see all plot functions. If I load data structure 1, can I then hide the other two plotting function?
I tried to do some inner functions, but then it did not become a callable method outside the class.
Thank you for any inputs.

A: My approach to this depend on how "different" your various data structures are:
V1:
Not so different, e.g, nested list vs numpy array. In this case I would advise you to write different data load functions, which always convert the data to a common format, e.g.:
def load_list_data(self, data):
    # reads a list and converts it to a numpy array

def load_npy_array_data(self, data):
    # reads a numpy array which does not need to be converted

def plot_data(self):
    # plots a numpy array

V2:
Data differs a lot, e.g., point cloud vs. image. Then use two subclasses and a factory method. Edited version contains a factory method accepting a file path. The path is the opened and the file object passed to the load method:
class data_reader():
    def __init__(self, file_object):
        self.load_data(file_object)
        self.data_type()
        self.common_method_1()
        self.common_method_2()

    def load_data(self, file_object):
        # Loads the data

    def data_type(self):
        # Figures out which of the three data structures we have

    def common_method_1(self):
        # A method common for all data structures

    def common_method_2(self):
        # Another method common for all data structures

class img_data_read(data_reader):
    def plot_data(self):
        # Plotting function for data structure 1

class pointcloud_data_read(data_reader):
    def plot_data(self):
        # Plotting function for data structure 1

def data_reader_factory(file_path):
    with open(file_path, "r") as f:
        if isinstance(f[FILE_DATA_PATH], IMG_DATA_TYPE):
            return img_data_read(f)
        elif isinstance(f[FILE_DATA_PATH], POINTCLOUD_DATA_TYPE):
            return pointcloud_data_read(f)

Then you can do:
if __name__ == "__main__":

    a = data_reader_factory()
    a.plot_data()

A: Methods not relevant to the actual object shouldn't be hidden. They should not be there in the first place. So instead of making an "universal" object for different data types, extract common logic into the parent class and inherit to specific child classes that define behaviour specific to data types.
Of course, this requires you to know the data type ahead of runtime. If you can only decide that when you actually load the data, I suggest implementing Factory pattern - a separate class that handles the logic of deciding which object to create.
class data_reader():
    def __init__(self, data):
        self.common_method_1()
        self.common_method_2()

    def common_method_1(self):
        pass

    def common_method_2(self):
        pass

class data_reader_1(data_reader):
    def plot_data_1(self):
        pass
          # Plotting function for data structure 1
class data_reader_2(data_reader):
    def plot_data_2(self):
        pass
        # Plot function for data structure 2

class data_reader_factory():

    def load_data(self):
        self.data = 42
        # Loads the data

    def data_type(self):
        self.type = "1"
        # Figures out which of the three data structures we have

    def create_reader(self):
        if self.type == "1":
            return data_reader_1(self.data)
        elif self.type == "2":
            return data_reader_2(self.data)
        # Creates an object of correct type

if __name__ == "__main__":
    a = data_reader_factory().create_reader()
    a.plot_data_1()

A: Per the comment of matszwecja:
Put all common methods in the base class data_reader and then create subclasses of this class that override method plot_data. The base class no longer needs to know about the various types of plotting. The correct plot_data method will be called based on what the actual class is. This is a basic technique in object-oriented programming. See, for example, Object-Oriented Programming: Polymorphism in Python.
from abc import ABC, abstractmethod

# This is an abstract class: method plot_data
# must be overriden in a subclass:
class data_reader(ABC):
     def __init__(self):
          self.load_data()
          self.common_method_1()
          self.common_method_2()

     def load_data(self):
          # Loads the data
          ...

     def common_method_1(self):
          # A method common for all data structures
          ...

     def common_method_2(self):
          # Another method common for all data structures
          ...

     # This method must be overridden in a subclass:
     @abstractmethod
     def plot_data(self):
          pass

class data_reader_1(data_reader):
     def plot_data(self):
          # Plotting function for data structure 1
          ...

class data_reader_2(data_reader):
     def plot_data(self):
          # Plotting function for data structure 2
          ...

class data_reader_3(data_reader):
     def plot_data(self):
          # Plotting function for data structure 3
          ...

if __name__ == "__main__":

     a = data_reader_1() # A specific subclass
     a.plot_data()

If load_data must be specific for each subclass, then make it an abstract method (meaning it must be overridden in a subclass) in the base class and then define it for each subclass.

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Farming in Kenya: Livestock and Crop Farming in Kenya
Article Updated on January 26, 2021 By Gachie Josphat
Farming in Kenya is the engine of economic growth. About 75% of Kenyans earn all or part of their income from agriculture. Agriculture and farming account for 33% of Kenya's gross domestic product (GDP).
Despite continuous population growth, agricultural productivity has stagnated in recent years. Only 20% of Kenyan land is suitable for farming and that land is not utilized efficiently. Recurrent crises such as drought add to agricultural challenges.
Crop Farming in Kenya
1. Rice Farming in Kenya
Rice is Kenya's third staple food after maize and wheat. Rice Farming in Kenya is estimated at between 33,000 and 50,000 metric tonnes, while consumption is between 180,000 and 250,000 tonnes.
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2. Wheat Farming in Kenya
Wheat is the second most important cereal grain in Kenya after maize. Wheat farming in Kenya is largely done for commercial purposes on a large-scale. Kenya is self-sufficient in the hard variety of wheat, but is a net importer of the softer variety.
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3. Maize Farming in Kenya
Maize Farming in Kenya – Maize is the staple food in Kenya. Large as well as small-scale farmers produce the crop and a large percentage of the population depends on Maize farming as an income-generating crop.
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Coffee Farming in Kenya
Coffee Farming in Kenya was first introduced in 1896 by the missionaries. Coffee is Kenya's fourth leading foreign exchange earner after tourism, tea and horticulture. The Kenyan brand is known for its flavor and pleasant aroma. It is estimated that in Kenya 160,000 hectares are under coffee, 75.5 per cent of which is in the co-operative sub-sector and 24.5
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4. Bean Farming in Kenya
Beans farming in Kenya has received a boost after researchers at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) developed a new bean variety that is high yielding, thrives in areas with low rainfall and is resistant to pest and diseases.Beans farming in Kenya has received a boost after researchers at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) developed a new bean variety that is high yielding, thrives in areas with low rainfall and is resistant to pest and diseases.
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5. Potato Farming in Kenya
About 35,000 hectares of potatoes are grown annually in Kenya. Potato farming In Kenya has high potential. Potato production has increased in recent years mainly due to growth in population and diversification of crops.
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6. Onion Farming in Kenya
Small scale onion farming in Kenya is gaining popularity. It is also becoming popular because it is affordable to start and its returns are high Onion farming in Kenya can be done in greenhouses and open gardens. The most commonly used onion is the bulb onion. It is locally consumed and available from roadside sellers to supermarkets.
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7. Sunflower farming in Kenya
Sunflower Farming in Kenya does very well in arable semi arable conditions as it requires less rainfall and nutrients than maize.
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8. Pumpkin farming in Kenya
Pumpkin Farming in Kenya is amazing. Pumpkin provide food from every part of their physiology. The fleshy fruit is great for boiling, baking or for thickening soup. The seeds are delicious when dry roasted with a sprinkling of salt, and the young leaves and flowers provide a perfect alternative to sukuma wiki (kales).
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9. Growing Aloe vera in Kenya
Aloe vera in Kenya is a succulent plant species that is found only under farming, having no naturally occurring populations, although closely related aloes do occur in northern Africa.
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10. Barley farming in Kenya
Barley Farming in Kenya – Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain. Important uses of Barley use in Kenya include use as animal fodder, as a source of ferment-able material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. The grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation.
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11. Banana farming in Kenya
Banana Farming in Kenya: Varieties found in Kenya are 'Muraru', 'Kiganda', 'Sukari' among others and they are adopted to various agro-ecological zones. They can be eaten as dessert or cooked.
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12. Tomato farming in Kenya
Every farmer looks for tricks to better tomato farming in Kenya. Most Kenyan farmers started with tomato farms having been told of the huge profits in the market. The truth sometimes is hard to bear as a lot of us, small scale farmers have lost fortunes in tomato farming Kenya .
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13. Cabbages farming in Kenya
Cabbages Farming in Kenya – Cabbage is a common vegetable that grows especially well in fertile and well-drained soils. The increasing demand for vegetables has contributed to the growing popularity of this crop, particularly in the urban areas. For the grower keen on maximizing cabbage production, knowledge of major cabbage pests and diseases and their control is essential.
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14. Strawberry farming in kenya
Strawberries have emerged as some of the sought after fruits in the Kenyan market prompting many farmers to venture into the business and establish strawberry farms in Kenya with the hopes of earning from it.
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15. Watermelon farming in Kenya
Watermelon farming in Kenya is what is behind the fruit known for being juicy and sweet. Known to reduce stress by researchers watermelons have benefits like reducing fatigue. Potassium, Vitamin C, lycopene and iron found in watermelon drives away any feeling of fatigue you may experience. It is a nutritious fruit. It is low in calories and has no fat , this makes it an ideal diet fruit.
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16. Cashew Nuts Farming in Kenya
Cashew Nuts Farming in Kenya: Cashew Nuts are grown in Coast Province of Kenya. The country produces about 10,000 metric tonnes of the nuts valued at Sh264.9 million. Kenya has a potential to produce more than 63,000 metric tonnes valued at Sh1 billion. The sub-sector has the potential to create employment through value addition and fetch the exchequer billions of shillings through exports.
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17. Tobacco Farming in Kenya
Tobacco Farming in Kenya – Tobacco is mostly grown in south Nyanza of Kenya where the land under cultivation has increased rapidly and often at the expense of the traditional food crops and livestock activities.
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18. Cotton in Kenya
Cotton Farming in Kenya: Cotton in Kenya is grown in Nyanza, Western, Coast, Central, Eastern and Rift Valley regions, largely under rain-fed conditions. Cotton in Kenya is mainly grown by small-scale farmers in marginal and arid areas on small land holdings averaging about a hectare. It is estimated that Kenya has 200,000 small-scale farmers.
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19. Pyrethrum in Kenya
Pyre-thrum Farming in Kenya:- Kenya is the world's largest producer and exporter of pyre-thrum, a flower that contains a substance used in pesticides. The pyre-thrum extract, known as pyre-thrum is derived from the flower's petals.
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20. Finger millet farming in Kenya
Finger millet farming in Kenya is an important agricultural activity in Western Kenya and Uganda. Finger millet can be stored for as long as ten years without use of insecticides. It has small seeds which dry out quickly and insects cannot fit inside them.
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21. Bulrush millet farming in Kenya.
Pearl/Bulrush millet is one of the small cereal crops. Bulrush millet farming in Kenya is carried out in areas such as lower parts of Meru, Kirinyaga and Embu counties. It is also cultivated in the Kerio Valley and in some parts of Machakos. In these areas, bulrush millet farming is usually grown during the short rains.
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22. Horticulture Farming in Kenya
Horticulture farming in Kenya refers to an intensive cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flowers for sale. At times the term has been confused with market gardening which is an intensive cultivation of vegetables and fruits for sale in the nearest urban center.
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23. Passion Fruit Farming in Kenya
Passion Fruit Farming in Kenya – Do you know that Passion fruit is the third most popular fruit in Kenya after mangoes and bananas respectively.
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24. Pawpaw farming in Kenya
Pawpaw Farming in Kenya is done in tropical and subtropical climates and pawpaw plants do not tolerate freezing temperatures. Papayas fruits are delicious and grow throughout the year. These fruits are eaten alone or in salad without the skin. The papaws fruits are low in calories and high in potassium, vitamin A and C.
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25. Garlic (kitunguu saumu) farming in Kenya
Garlic farming in Kenya requires well tilled, well drained soil. Unlike most vegetables, garlic (Kitunguu saumu) is generally planted in the late fall. It is usually reserved for traditional vegetable gardens. Garlic can be grown in containers. However, many containers would be needed if more than a few heads of garlic were desired.
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26. Mango farming in Kenya
Mango Farming in Kenya requires time and patience. Most newly planted mango trees will produce fruit in approximately 5 years.
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27. Capsicum Farming in Kenya
Capsicum (called pilipili hoho in Kenya) are a hardy type of plant. It is rarely attacked by diseases or pests though it still needs proper preventive care. Capsicum farming in Kenya does best in hot areas the likes of the greater Eastern Province, Coastal region, temperate central areas etc.
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28. Mushroom Farming in Kenya
Kenya has developed a mushroom variety suited for warm weather, opening a new revenue stream for Mushroom Farming in Kenya. The button type is also resistant to fungal and bacterial diseases. Scientists at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Institute of Biotechnology Research (IBR), have studied soils and found that the warm October – March season is ideal for growing the new variety,agaricus bitorquis. It grows at 25 degrees Celsius above other varieties.
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29. Greenhouse farming in Kenya.
Greenhouse farming in Kenya is a type of farming where plants are grown in a covered structure with PVC paper on the roof for ventilation purposes, a net-like material is used on the sides. This makes sure that the air circulation is good. This type of structure is used to create a conducive environment for the plants to grow. It aims at controlling the conditions that determine crop productivity such a sunlight, temperature, rainfall etc. This makes the crops immune to weather fluctuations.
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30. Sugarcane in Kenya
Sugarcane Farming in Kenya supports over 200,000 small – scale farmers in Kenya. In addition, an estimated six million Kenyans derive their livelihood directly or indirectly from the sugar industry. Domestic production of sugar saves the country about Kshs 45 billion in foreign exchange.
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31. Floriculture – Flowers in Kenya
Flower Farming in Kenya – Kenya is the largest supplier of cut flowers to the European Union. In Africa, it is one of the most prominent fresh flower exporting countries. Flower farming in Kenya is the most developed sector and accounts for about 40 per cent of all horticultural exports. It is dominant around Lake Naivasha and in Kinangop, Nakuru, Limuru, Athi River, Thika, Kiambu and Eldoret.
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32. Horticulture in Kenya
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33.Irrigation in Kenya
Irrigation in Kenya has a long history spanning more than 400 years. Records show that irrigation has been practiced for many years along the lower River Tana and in Keiyo, Marakwet, West Pokot and Baringo regions.
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Livestock Farming in Kenya
1. Cattle farming in Kenya
There are various reasons why a person might engage in cattle farming in Kenya. Some raise large herds to sell, others, in the case of dairy, raise them to sell their milk. Many raise cattle to show in fairs and other local events. In today's economy, many families are deciding to raise cattle for their personal use. Whether you want to have a few head for your family's needs or raise a herd to sell, there are a few basics about how to raise cattle; from purchasing land to selecting the cattle you want to raise.
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2. Poultry farming in Kenya
There are many types of poultry farming in Kenya where one can earn a decent living. Embarking on chicken farming is a good profitable idea This article will talk more about poultry farming in Kenya.
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3. Pig farming in Kenya
Pig farming in Kenya is considered to be one of the most lucrative business ventures in Kenya. Pig farmers in Kenya have reaped quite attractive profits from pig farming. Pigs can be raised both in small or large scale commercial venture for providing food and nutrition to the family and for the country or for commercial purposes.
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4. Beef Farming in Kenya
Beef farming in Kenya is a type of livestock keeping which involves rearing of cattle for production of meat. Beef cattle therefore refer to cattle raised for meat rather than milk. The major world exporters of beef are Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. United States of America and Europe have considerable production of beef for their high local demand.
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5. Fish Farming in Kenya
Fish products provide high protein diet and contribute to improved nutrition and health of communities living in the rural areas where fish is the main protein supply.
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6. Duck farming in Kenya
Duck farming in Kenya is very popular and a lucrative business. Incidentally, all hen of the world comes from red wild hen, which scientific name is garaus banbinda. Everyone knows that duck is an aquatic organism. Duck without water and pond without fish are considered as same.
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7. Quail Farming in Kenya
Quail Farming in Kenya is a highly valued activity and quail eggs are greatly valued for their pricey meat and eggs and their proven medicinal value. Quails are considered a wild animal and thus farmers must apply for a permit from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) before they start keeping them.
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8. Peacock farming in Kenya
Peacock farming in Kenya is not a new idea. From the additional time, people like eggs and birds meat to their list of food. People raise various species of birds for meat, eggs, and beauty. One can be financially benefited by poultry birds farming. People want to keep birds to their control for food, hobbies and entertainment.
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9. Dairy goat farming in Kenya
Dairy goat farming in Kenya is emerging as a high-return option for Kenyan small-scale farmers, although it remains hobbled in some regions by marketing and distribution challenges, even as the sector soars in other nearby regions.
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10. Beekeeping in Kenya
Bee Farming in Kenya – Traditionally honey in Kenya was collected from wild bees in forests. Honey has been very popular with many people in Kenya. This has necessitated beekeeping in Kenya. The science of bee farming is known as apiculture.
For further information visit: Beekeeping in Kenya
11. Sheep farming in Kenya
Sheep Farming in Kenya – Some of farmers in Kenya have started scaling down sheep farming in Kenya and increasing the stock of cows despite the increase in the price of wool over the past one year.
For further information visit: Sheep farming in Kenya
12. Rabbits farming in Kenya
For a long time, rabbit farming in Kenya has not been taken seriously. In many African societies, rabbits are considered as pets for young boys. This is however not the case as farmers can now make good money rearing rabbits. We set out to find out more about rabbit farming in Kenya.
For further information visit: Rabbits farming in Kenya
13. Dairy Farming in Kenya
Dairy Farming in Kenya is a type of farming whereby cattle are kept for milk production. Dairy farming is mainly practiced in several parts of the Rift Valley and the Central, Eastern, Coast and Western parts of Kenya. It is mostly practised by small-scale holders, who account for 80% of the milk produced in Kenya, while large-scale farming accounts for the remaining 20%. There are two types of dairy farming in Kenya, namely:-
For further information visit: Dairy Farming in Kenya
14. Ranching in Kenya
Ranching in Kenya is a livestock production enterprise where a group jointly owns freehold title to land and herd their livestock collectively though they own it individually. Selection of members to ranches in Kenya was based on kinship and traditional land rights.
For further information visit: Ranching in Kenya
15. Camels in Kenya
For further information visit: Camels in Kenya
16. Livestock farming in Kenya
Livestock Farming in Kenya contributes four per cent of GDP and comprises mainly dairy and meat production, eggs, hides, skins and wool from cows, sheep, goats and poultry.
For further information visit: Livestock farming in Kenya
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As part of this blog project, we've lately been interested in just what else is out there in the "blogosphere", if you will pardon the neologism. There are just so many people writing, not least those total unknowns who pipped us in the nominations for weblog of the year. If we want to compete, we have to our research and study the field! It's also fun to read new stuff. So, if you don't mind, please let us know what awesome blogs you're reading; they don't even have to be snark-free! If you write a blog, that's even better!
Note: no quotation marks. [b]bold[/b] and [i]italics[/i] also work. But shhhh! don't tell the comment spammers!
So we were spurned by the Bloggies, if not by notice from one of the finalists. Now that voting is safely over and my opinions won't unfairly sway the competition, I feel that I can comment on the finalist selection (which you may view, at least until the winners are announced, at 2010.bloggies.com). First of all, horizontal scrolling?! Come on, guys! I've done it, but not for a list of things that's like 20 times wider than the viewport. Lame. Oh, the blogs?
As I read through, I was at first startled by how many of the finalists I knew about. Well, not in the "Best Australian/New Zealand Weblog" category, or crap like that, but in the humor and sports blogs. Sports?! Who knew that I read three-fifths of the best sports blogs on the internet?! The answer is, I do not. The contest turned up two blogs about cycling, one about cycling and doing things in the cold (two guesses), one about soccer, and another about swimming. So you know, the big-time American sports. Maybe the set of folks who follow real sports doesn't overlap with the set that nominates blogs for awards.
I have also seen three of the five allegedly "most humorous weblogs". Suffice it to say that, were I voting man, I know three blogs that wouldn't have my vote.
I missed it yesterday, being largely unaware of the day of the month except to read it out mindlessly to students who have forgotten to write it on their papers, but the squibix family blog has completed its sixth year of operation. Yes sir, six years and 1,357 posts later, and we're still going strong. Well, strong-ish. Revenues are not all we could want, and I have been informed that the "Bloggies" have gone to final voting without without a mention of us even in the initial nominating stages, but at least we're filling up the calendar with content of one sort or another. Some of it is even funny.
If you have some time to spare, start here and read all the way through until you get to this post again! You'll experience our wide-eyed wonder at living in California, our stress upon moving back to Massachusetts and realizing that if we're going to get married we're going to have to spend an awful lot of time together, the ups and downs of our varied employment situations, and our joyful anticipation of our first child. Also lots of pictures and videos of said child. All that rolled up together in an always-entertaining package that, if you don't look carefully, makes you think we just wrote whatever came into our head on any given day! If that's not artistry, I don't know what it.
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AC Newman's "Like a Hitman, Like a Dancer" is one of the most fun songs of 2009. Newman is one of the main songwriters for The New Pornographers. The song is extremely catchy. It's from his second solo album, Get Guilty. And I just need to hear it once for it's beat to get stuck in my head for the rest of the day.
This is part of a regular feature where I highlight new music I like. On Mondays.
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Synopsis: The Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) produces a number of Research publications each year. These cover a variety of topics which are of interest to Members, Committees and the general public.
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Provision for sport for those with a disability
This paper provides a brief overview of provision for disability sport
in Northern Ireland.
Legislation and policy on sign language in the UK and Ireland.
Sign languages are generally separate from the spoken languages of the surrounding hearing communities; different sign languages are also largely mutually unintelligible. Hence, there is very little similarity between, for example, British Sign Language, Irish Sign Language and American Sign Language. This briefing paper considers the current legislation and policy on sign language in the UK and Ireland.
Overview of Scottish farm investment schemes
This briefing note provides an overview of some of the investment/support schemes that have been available to farmers within Scotland over recent years.
Overview of Bovine TB free status in Scotland
Scotland achieved Officially Tuberculosis Free Status (OTF) in September 2009 and remains the only part of the UK to achieve and maintain this status. Bovine TB herd incidence data for the UK and Ireland highlights the fact that Scotland has significantly lower levels of Bovine TB than any other part of these islands.
Overview of the beef carcass classification systems used in Scotland and Northern Ireland
This briefing note provides an overview of the beef carcass classification systems utilised within Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Overview of coupled beef support – Scotland visit
The 2003 CAP reforms were marked by the decoupling of income support from production. Despite these moves there was a recognition at European Commission level that certain Member States/Regions wished to continue with coupled support for key agricultural sectors which faced particular challenges. Scotland was one such region and the agricultural sector which the Scottish sought to provide coupled support for was beef.
Overview of Teagasc Grange facility and specific beef support programmes
Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities within the Republic of Ireland. This paper provides an overview of this facility and specific beef support programmes.
Current DARD Programmes/Supports specifically designed to address issues of rural poverty, rural isolation and farmer welfare
This paper provides an overview of current DARD programmes which are specifically designed to address issues of rural isolation, rural poverty and farmer welfare.
Mechanisms utilised for the measurement of deprivation and rural deprivation across the UK and Ireland
This paper provides an overview of the mechanisms utilised for the measurement of deprivation across the UK and Ireland and also highlights any specific rural deprivation dimensions within these mechanisms.
133/14 Recognition of Teacher Qualifications and Teacher Mobility
Background briefing jointly prepared by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) of the Northern Ireland Assembly and by the Library & Research Service (L&RS) of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Tithe an Oireachtais). 12.12.14
132/14 Access for students to third-level education in the respective jurisdictions (i.e. Northern Ireland and Ireland)
131/14 Key aspects of tourism strategy on the Island of Ireland
130/14 Sports Tourism
129/14 Sittings of the Northern Ireland Assembly beyond 6pm
This paper has been prepared in the context of the review by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee into women in politics and the Northern Ireland Assembly. 10.12.14
128/14 Background for Study Visit: Resource Efficiency
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of 'resource efficiency' promoted by ReNEW. From a Northern Ireland perspective, the Department of the Environment has used resource efficiency to develop its waste management strategy for Northern Ireland. The concept, albeit with some differences in specific definitions, is one which has been used by a number of 'think tanks' in their analysis of environmental issues and has become central to the development of waste management law and policy at the EU level. The paper also introduces the related concepts of 'resource efficiency' and 'the circular economy' and provides an overview of how the promotion and development of resource efficiency and the circular economy is being pioneered through the Resource Innovation Network for European Waste programme (ReNEW). 01.12.14
127/14 Onshore Wind Power in Denmark
This paper is provided in response to a request from the Environment Committee. It gives background to wind power in Denmark including an overview of the policy position behind its development and schemes offered to encourage the expansion of the industry. 01.12.14
126/14 Co-op Wind Farms in Northern Ireland
This paper provides information on the Drumlin's Cooperative which is the first co-operative (co-op) wind farm in Northern Ireland. It considers how the Co-op operates, the locations of the sites, the costs associated with its set up, its governance, generation and expected return for members, and any future proposals or plans. 01.12.14
125/14 Co-operative Wind Farm Schemes in Scotland
The following paper is in response to a request from the Environment Committee for information on co-operative wind farm projects in Scotland. 01.12.14
124/14 Wind Farm Community Benefits
The following paper is in relation to a request from the Environment Committee on community benefits from wind farm developments. It considers the community fund rates offered in NI, how these compare with other jurisdictions and gives a number of case studies. Finally it looks at examples of other types of community benefit from other countries such as Denmark, Germany and Netherlands etc. 01.12.14
123/14 Budget 2015/16: Implications for Undergraduate Student Support
The following paper discusses the potential implications of the announced budget cuts on student support in Northern Ireland. 26.11.14
122/14 Ordnance Survey 'open data'
This paper has been prepared for the ETI committee and looks at the availability of open ordnance survey data in GB, NI and elsewhere. 25.11.14
121/14 Sitting and Voting Times in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
120/14 Job Sharing, Twinning and Zipping: Applications to Northern Ireland
119/14 Women and Public Appointments in Northern Ireland
118/14 Draft Budget 2015-16: Lines of Questioning
This Briefing Note aims to support Assembly scrutiny of the Executive's Draft Budget 2015-16, providing potential lines of questioning for the Assembly's statutory committees. 19.11.14
117/14 Food Hygiene Rating (Northern Ireland) Bill
This Bill paper provides information on the Food Hygiene Rating (NI) Bill, the aim of which is to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness. The paper highlights: differences between the Bill and the Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013; issues for further consideration raised through the consultation process on the Bill; and issues highlighted during the passage of the Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013. The paper also describes the voluntary Food Hygiene Rating Schemes in place presently in England, Scotland and NI and the statutory scheme in place in Wales. Some international examples are also cited. 13.11.14
The Barnett formula: update 2014
This Briefing Note provides an update on issues that have arisen since January 2013 about the prevailing devolved funding arrangements in the United Kingdom (UK), particularly those relating to the continued operation of the Barnett formula in the wake of the referendum on Scottish Independence.
115/14 Directive 2008/51/EC
This briefing paper has been prepared in response to a research request from the Committee for Justice on Directive 2008/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council which amends Council Directive 91/447/EEC on the control of the acquisition and possession of weapons 13.11.14
Draft Budget 2015-16 and key aspects of Treasury discretion
As part of the five-part series on the Draft Budget 2015-16, this Briefing Paper seeks to explore key aspects of the proposals that are based on Treasury's discretion:
The proposed method for repayment of funding from the UK Reserve; and,
The proposed use of Reinvestment and Reform Initiative borrowing to fund potential workforce restructuring. Neither can occur unless Treasury approval is granted. To facilitate the Assembly's consideration of the Draft Budget, scrutiny points are highlighted throughout the Paper.
113/14 Draft Budget 2015-16: Infrastructure Investment by The Public Finance Scrutiny Unit
As part of the five-part series on the Draft Budget 2015-16, this Briefing Paper seeks to explore key aspects of the proposed Northern Ireland Investment Fund, including both Financial Transactions capital and the European Investment Bank, as outlined within Section 4 of the Draft Budget 2015-16 document. 12.11.14
112/14 Access to funding from the United Kingdom Reserve
As part of the five-part series on the Draft Budget 2015-16, this Briefing Paper describes the mechanisms through which the Northern Ireland Executive is able to gain access to additional temporary funding from the United Kingdom Reserve. To establish context, the Paper first explains the duty placed on the Executive and its departments to control expenditure and to contain pressures. Such information establishes the circumstances in which Reserve funding may be accessed. 12.11.14
111/14 Financing the Draft Budget 2015-16
As part of the five-part series on the Draft Budget 2015-16, this Briefing Paper presents key considerations arising from the Executive's proposed use of finances that are outside UK Government allocations (the Block Grant and Annually Managed Expenditure): these finances include borrowing, regional rates revenue, water charging and European Union funding. 18.11.14
110/14 Draft Budget 2015-16: departmental allocations and timetable
As part of the five-part series on the Draft Budget 2015-16, this Briefing Paper presents some of the headlines from the Executive's proposals using tables and graphs and tables. In particular, it illustrates the extent to which funding Health and Social Care is placing an increasing demand on Northern Ireland's Resources. It also highlights some key risks in relation to the Executive remaining within its expenditure totals, and compares the consultation timetable for Draft Budget 2015-16 with the timetable for Draft Budget 2011-15.
Sitting Times in the Swedish Riksdag
This paper has been prepared in the context of the review by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee into women in politics and the Northern Ireland Assembly. Following discussion on family friendly sitting times in the Swedish Riksdag, this paper summarises procedures in the Riksdag with regard to sitting times and some comparison is made with sitting time procedures in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
108/14 A summary of issues with archaeological archives in Northern Ireland, and a range of legislative and non-legislative options
This briefing paper explores a range of issues with the storage and ownership of archaeological archives in Northern Ireland, along with a number of potential options for legislative and non-legislative change in this area. 07.11.14
107/14 Training and Support Programmes for Women in Politics
This paper summarises some general principles on training and support programmes for women in politics and gives an overview of some such programmes that have been used in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
106/14 Job Sharing in Political Representation
This paper has been prepared in the context of the review by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee into women in politics and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
105/14 An examination of business models within the Water and Sewerage Industry in the UK and Republic of Ireland
This paper examines the structures, including business model and governance systems within the water and sewrage industry in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. 04.11.14
Smart grid capital expenditure within price controls
This paper outlines how smart grid capital expenditure is determined in the price controls that govern the operations of system operators in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Whilst the focus on the paper is smart grid investment initiatives, the paper also provides information on smart meter roll out.
103/14 CAP Reform 2014–20: EU Agreement and Implementation in the UK and in Ireland (updated)
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package for 2014-2020 has been finalised and Member States are using 2014 as a transitional year as they prepare to introduce new Basic Payment Schemes and new Rural Development Programmes. This paper updates the November 2013 version which was prepared whilst many issues were still the subject of consultation. It sets out the main implementation decisions of the four countries of the UK, and also of neighbouring Member State Ireland, in relation to the new reform package. The new agreement allows Member States and their devolved administrations a great deal of flexibility regarding how they implement the provisions 30.10.14
Financial Transactions Capital
This Briefing Paper gives an overview of the Financial Transactions Capital scheme for funding infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland. It considers the relative advantages and disadvantages for Northern Ireland departments using this scheme and provides some general information on other infrastructure funding methods.
Internal Complaints and Disciplinary Processes
This paper provides a comparison of arrangements in other jurisdictions for dealing with internal conduct and disciplinary issues within the legal professions, including the level of oversight and independence which applies. It looks at such processes in England and Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Legal Complaints and Regulation: Follow Up Issues
This paper has been produced in response to issues raised by the Finance and Personnel Committee during a previous briefing on the Draft Legal Complaints and Regulation Bill.
Community Relations Funding in Northern Ireland
This paper briefly outlines the community relations1 funding framework for Northern Ireland in the context of the inquiry by the Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister into the Together: Building a United Community strategy.
Child Poverty Strategies
This paper examines child poverty strategies in Northern Ireland and the other devolved regions of the UK and outlines the viewpoints of children's campaigners, research bodies and others. It also notes Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) projected figures for absolute and relative child poverty throughout the UK for 2020.
Non-governmental funding for arts organisations
This paper provides information on the range of funders of the arts for which organisations in Northern Ireland would be eligible to apply. It focuses on charitable trusts and foundations, though a number of other non-governmental funders are also indicated.
European Commission Legislative, Non Legislative and Status Unknown Proposals Q3 2014
This paper provides spreadsheets detailing European Commission Legislative, non-legislative and status unknown proposals Q3 2014
Funding for Victims and Survivors Groups in Northern Ireland
This paper summarises the arrangements for funding for groups providing support to victims and survivors of the conflict in Northern Ireland.
Preventative Expenditure
This Research Paper presents key findings of research undertaken by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee of Finance and Personnel (CFP), to identify Executive / Departmental initiatives in Northern Ireland relating to prevention and early intervention expenditure. For a comparative perspective, the Paper examines initiatives in other jurisdictions, to identify lessons learnt elsewhere, to help inform CFP's consideration of undertaking an inquiry in this area. This Paper supplements RaISe Research Paper 51/14, dated 8 May 2014.
The Swedish General Election 2014 and the Representation of Women
This paper reviews the Swedish general election of September 2014 from the perspective of the representation of women in politics
Staffing levels in the Northern Ireland Civil Service
This Briefing Note provides an update to RaISe Paper 16/12: Staffing levels in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. It presents available headcount data for staffing levels for 2012 to 2014.
In-year Reductions to Departmental Resource DEL: the October 14-15 Monitoring Round
This Briefing Paper outlines relevant background information and presents two models the potential impact of ringfencing on the budgets of Northern Ireland departments if spending reductions are applied in the forthcoming October Monitoring Round.
In-year monitoring of public expenditure: an analysis of departmental bid documentation
This Research Paper examines the Northern Ireland Executive's In-year Monitoring process for the control of public expenditure. It sets out the purpose and operation of the system. It also presents key results of an analysis undertaken by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) of the in-year bids by departments for additional resources.
Teacher Training: Primary Science Content
This paper considers Teacher Education for the primary school phase as offered by 3 institutions in Northern Ireland: St Mary's University College, Stranmillis University College and the University of Ulster (Coleraine campus).
Primary Science: Teaching Time and Enquiry-Based Learning
This paper considers the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) report which indicates that 10 year old pupils in Northern Ireland receive an average of 72 hours of science teaching time per annum.
Potential issues regarding women and sport
This paper provides a brief summary of a variety of potential issues for further scrutiny regarding women and sport, following a recent Assembly research paper on the subject.
Act for Real Equality between Women and Men - France
This paper summarises the Loi No 2014-873 pour l'égalité réelle entre les femmes et les hommes. The Bill was introduced in the Sénat on 3 July 2013 and passed into law on 4 August 2014. The paper gives a brief background to the Act and summarises some of the key provisions in relation to their intended impact on gender equality in France.
Justice Bill 2014
This paper outlines the provisions of the Justice Bill and policy proposals underpinning the Bill.
Student Hardship Fund
This paper provides a brief discussion of the Student Hardship Fund available to students studying in Northern Ireland's Regional Colleges.
Carrier bags – Environmental Impact
This paper is an update to the research paper from 2011 Comparison of Environmental Impact of Plastic, Paper and Cloth Bags. It details some of the most referenced and peer reviewed research that has been conducted on the overall environmental impacts of different types of carrier bags.
Year-end surges in Northern Ireland departmental expenditure
This Research Paper presents a review of available evidence in relation to expenditure surges at the end of the fiscal year in the public sector. The Paper discusses some possible implications that may arise from such year-end surges, where they are not justified by business needs. It also presents analysis of Northern Ireland departmental data that confirms that year-end surges were a feature of public expenditure in Northern Ireland over the 2010-11 to 2012-13 period.
The Childcare Payments Bill 2014-15: Legislative Consent Motion
The UK Government announced in the Queen's Speech on 5 June 2014 its intention to introduce a Childcare Payments Bill which would create a new scheme to give working families a proportion of their childcare costs. The UK Government will be seeking the Assembly's approval of a Legislative Consent Motion (LCM) in respect of some of the provisions of the Bill. The LCM and Bill are brought to this Committee as OFMdFM is the lead department on strategy for childcare. This paper outlines the purpose of the Bill and the Legislative Consent Motion.
European Investment Bank: Financial Assistance for UK Local Government
This paper supplements RaISe briefing NIAR 219-14 (dated 1 May 2014) for the Committee for Finance and Personnel (the Committee). It is provided in response to the Committee's request for further information about European Investment Bank (EIB) loans to local government in the United Kingdom. The paper also provides information that is relevant to the Committee's consideration of the Department of Finance and Personnel's view about the use of EIB loans by Executive departments in Northern Ireland.
Who Runs Northern Ireland? A Summary of Statistics Relating to Gender and Power
This Briefing Paper is prepared in the context of the review by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee (AERC) of the representation of women in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The paper summarises statistics on gender representation in decision-making positions in Northern Ireland.
Local Elections 2014: Results by Party and Gender
This Briefing Note has been prepared in the context of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee review on women in the Northern Ireland Assembly . The Note should be read in conjunction with Research and Information Service Briefing Note Candidates for the 2014 Elections in Northern Ireland by Gender.
Visual Impairment and Educational Attainment
This paper gives a background to visual impairment by summarising childhood vision development. It then outlines the incidence of visual impairment and its effect on development and academic attainment, making reference to a number of academic studies. Finally, the paper examines Visual Stress, and discusses the challenges faced by pupils with this condition.
Services for Children with Visual Impairment
This paper gives an overview of services available for school children with visual impairment in the United Kingdom. It makes reference to referral, waiting times, formal benchmarking and the nature of services available.
Peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar and Brčko
This Briefing Note supplements the Briefing Paper Peace Building Initiatives: Examples Outside Northern Ireland (74/14), prepared for the Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister in the context of scrutinising community relations policy in Northern Ireland.
Peace Building Initiatives: Examples Outside Northern Ireland
This paper has been written in relation to an inquiry by the Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (OFMdFM) into the current strategy for good relations and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, Together: Building a United Community (TBUC).
Rural isolation, poverty and rural community/farmer wellbeing – scoping paper
This scoping paper explores the topical issues of rural isolation, poverty and rural community/farmer wellbeing, which have been identified as topics of interest by the Members of the ARD Committee.
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill
This paper considers the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill for Northern Ireland as introduced to the Assembly on 12 May 2014. It should be considered as an introduction to the Bill, where it gives a brief overview of the provisions and considers some of the issues/impacts surrounding it.
Accountability systems for legislators' staff and guidance on sanctions for misconduct.
The Committee on Standards and Privileges asked for this paper as part of its ongoing review of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Code of Conduct.
Codes of Conduct, contempt and developments in relation to the rules on Members' Interests in UK legislatures.
This briefing paper has been prepared for the Committee on Standards and Privileges to inform its review of the Code of Conduct for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Rules on the receipt of gifts and hospitality
This paper sets out the position on the receipt of gifts and hospitality in other legislatures, the Judiciary and the Civil Service. The Assembly's Committee on Standards and Privileges commissioned this paper to inform its review of the Assembly's Code of Conduct. As part of this review, the Committee is considering issues raised in a report by the Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO).
Renewable Energy Initiatives within the Public Sector
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of initiatives taken within the public sector to implement forms of renewable energy, with a particular emphasis on measures taken by local authorities
Rates reliefs for Amateur Sports Clubs: comparative information
This Briefing Paper presents details of reliefs from non-domestic rates for Community Amateur Sports Clubs in the United Kingdom. It also explains the rates exemption for land used for sporting activities in the Republic of Ireland.
Post-Secondary Support for People with Learning Disabilities in Great Britain
This paper discusses the government support provided for people with learning disabilities in Great Britain. The paper is part of a series of work carried out by RaISe for the Committee for Employment and Learning's Inquiry into post Special Educational Need (SEN) Provision in education, employment and training for those with Learning Disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Transition Planning for Young People with Learning Disabilities in Great Britain
This paper provides an overview of transition planning services provided to young people with learning disabilities as they move from children's services to adult services in England, Scotland and Wales.
International Methods of Gathering Learning Disability Prevalence Statistics.
This paper will identify and discuss methods of data collection on people with Learning Disabilities (LD) used by countries outside Northern Ireland. It forms part of a series of papers on LD by RaISe for the Committee for Employment and Learnings inquiry into post-secondary support for people with learning disabilities. This paper should be considered a companion paper to NIAR 259-2014 which discussed statistics on people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland
This Research Paper briefly summarises issues for refugees and asylum seekers in Northern Ireland.
Defamation and the Dead
This Briefing Paper is written in the context of the consideration by the Committee for Finance and Personnel of a proposed Private Member's Bill in relation to defamation . The paper supplements previous papers on this subject .
Prescriptions: Costs and charges in the UK and Republic of Ireland
This paper provides a brief overview of prescription costs and charges in Northern Ireland and compares this data with other jurisdictions in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Private prescriptions are not considered in this paper.
Census 2011: Key Statistics at LGD 2014 level
This Research Paper updates NIAR 5-13, which contained Key Statistics for the old 26 council areas, with a selected list of key statistics for the eleven new local government districts (LGD 2014).
A brief explanation of Shari'a law
Shari'a is an Arabic word which means the 'way' or 'path'. It is often described as an Islamic legal code, but what is it and how does it work?
Comparative Research on Legal Complaints and Regulation This paper examines the provisions in the draft Legal Complaints and Regulation Bill (Northern Ireland) 2013 and provides comparative information on legal complaints systems in England and Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
The Use of Quotas to Increase the Political Representation of Women
This Briefing Paper has been prepared in the context of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee review of the representation of women in the Northern Ireland Assembly. It supplements a previous Research Paper, Women in the Northern Ireland Assembly. A brief overview of the rationale behind the use of quotas is given, a survey of types of quota, a summary where they are in use and some discussion on their effectiveness is undertaken.
Female Candidates in Local Elections in Northern Ireland
This Note has been prepared in the context of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee review on women in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Note summarises female candidates by party in local elections in Northern Ireland.
55/14 Emergency Care in Northern Ireland: 2012/13 update
This paper provides an overview of the latest data from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) regarding emergency care. Data is mainly taken from 2012/13 and compared with data from previous years. 27.05.14
54/14 Marriage of same sex couples across the UK: What's the same and what's different?
This paper provides information about the similarities and differences relating to marriage of same sex couples and the legislation which provides for it, as well as about the similarities and differences relating to marriage of opposite sex couples and civil partnership across the UK. 15.05.14
53/14 Regional and minority language academies
This paper summarises the role and services provided by a selection of regional and minority language academies around the world, highlighting a number of common features. 12.05.14
52/14 European Investment Bank – Potential Financial Assistance Opportunities for Northern Ireland
This paper provides an overview of key financial assistance opportunities via the European Investment Bank (EIB), which could be availed of when seeking to support infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland. 08.05.14
51/14 Preventative Expenditure
This Research Paper examines Preventative Expenditure initiatives in the United Kingdom, with particular emphasis on Scotland and its Budgeting for Prevention for Programme. 08.05.14
50/14 Statistics on People with Learning Disabilities in Northern Ireland
This paper identifies and discusses publically available statistics on people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland. It provides data on prevalence of learning disabilities in Northern Ireland, Higher Education and Further Education participation of people with learning disabilities and people with learning disabilities in employment.
This paper forms part of the Committee for Employment and Learnings Inquiry into post-secondary support for people with learning disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland. 08.05.14
49/14 European Commission Legislative & Non Legislative Proposals Q2 2014
This paper provides spreadsheets detailing European Commission legislative and non-legislative proposals Q2 2014 07.05.14
48/14 Candidates for the 2014 Elections in Northern Ireland by Gender
This Briefing Note supplements previous papers written in the context of a review by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee of the representation of women in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Note summarises candidates for the European and local government election in Northern Ireland by gender. 06.05.14
47/14 Women in Local Councils: Statistical Overview
This Briefing Note supplements previous papers written in the context of a review by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee review of the representation of women in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Note gives figures for women's representation in local councils in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland 1999-2012. 06.05.14
46/14 Women in the Northern Ireland Assembly - Update
This note has been prepared for the Assembly and Executive Review Committee (AERC) in the context of the Committee's consideration of topics for review. The note updates the Research Paper 'Women in the Northern Ireland Assembly' presented to the AERC on 10 September 2013. 06.05.14
Census 2011: Detailed Characteristics of Housing, the Labour Market, and Voluntary Work at the Northern Ireland Level.
This Paper focuses on the topics of Housing, the Labour Market and Voluntary Work. It considers how they interact with a series of variables, including age, religion, household size, tenure, health and education.
Women and sport: A summary of potential issues
This paper examines current participation levels of women in sport and physical activity in both Northern Ireland and elsewhere. It summarises the nature of current strategies and policies around this issue, before suggesting a number of potential issues for further consideration.
Background briefing jointly prepared by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) of the Northern Ireland Assembly and by the Library & Research Service (L&RS) of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Tithe an Oireachtais).
Legal Aid and Coroners' Courts Bill
This paper outlines the main provisions of the Bill and considers what the Bill means for the delivery of legal aid and the Coroners' Court.
Scottish Universities – Proof of Residence: Update
This paper briefly discusses the proof of residence requirements to be met in order to be considered eligible for free tuition ('home fees') as an EU student in Scottish universities. The paper provides an update to the Briefing Note 'Scottish Universities – Proof of Residence', originally published in October 2012.
Models of Support for People with Learning Disabilities Post-Secondary School
This paper provides examples of models of support for individuals with learning disabilities and Special Education Needs (SEN) who have left the education system.
Post-Secondary School Provision for People with Special Education Needs in Northern Ireland
This paper provides a brief introduction to the provision for people in Northern Ireland (NI) with Special Education Needs (SEN) and/or Learning Disabilities (LD) who have left the secondary school system. This paper is intended as a companion piece to NIAR 936-2013 on International Examples of post-secondary SEN Provision.
Science in the Revised Curriculum
There has been little research carried out to investigate the impact of the revised curriculum on the teaching of science. This paper makes reference to the limited number of studies that have been undertaken in this area. It should be noted that the Education and Training Inspectorate will undertake an evaluation survey of the World Around Us. This will be complete in June 2014.
Defamation in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland
The Committee for Finance and Personnel commissioned background research into the approaches adopted by the Scottish Parliament and the Oireachtas with respect to defamation law. This paper supplements Briefing Paper 90/13 'The Defamation Act 2013' , presented to the Committee for Finance and Personnel on 26 June 2013. The paper considers defamation law in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland in the light of legislative change in England and Wales brought about by the Defamation Act 2013.
Caring for an aging population: TYC proposals
The most radical DHSSPS proposals to change how the health and social care system currently operates is known as Transforming Your Care (TYC). In the original TYC publication (2011), the theme of 'older people' was listed as one of ten major areas of care requiring transformation. This paper explores the issues surrounding this theme in more detail.
Framework Programme 7: Per Capita Statistics for 2007-2013
This briefing note is provided in response to a request for further information on European Union (EU) competitive funding in Northern Ireland. It supplements RaISe briefing NIAR 795-13 for the Committee for the Office of the First and deputy First Minister.
Call –in: Protection of minorities in divided societies
The following paper is a response to a request from the Environment Committee on call-in procedures in divided societies and the consideration of minorities. The paper explores examples from the UK and internationally in relation to commitments made under the Constitution for Kosovo.
Call-in operation in England and Wales
The Environment Committee requested information on the use of call-in by local authorities in England, with interest in examples of its operation. The following paper refers to reviews of call-in powers conducted for both England and Wales.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct for Councillors
This briefing note is in response to a request for information from the Environment Committee and considers the sanctions available in both England and Wales in relation to breaches of the code of conduct for councillors.
Publication pending
Provisions Contained in the EU Tobacco Products Directive
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the provisions contained within the revised Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). It assesses the implementation and potential impact on Member-States of the proposed revision to the TPD, whilst offering some context for Northern Ireland's tobacco industry.
Specialised Grouped Housing for Older People - Introductory Briefing
This briefing paper provides an introduction to the subject of specialist grouped housing for older people, often referred to as sheltered housing. The focus of this briefing is the policy around, and examples of, this type of housing in Northern Ireland and also the outworkings of the Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI).
The Scottish Qualification Authority: Quality Assurance and Governance
This briefing note outlines the quality assurance arrangements and governance model adopted by the SQA. It also refers to the separation of awarding and accrediting functions and makes comparison to the system in Northern Ireland.
Parent Councils
This briefing note looks at the Scottish Schools (Parent Involvement) Act 2006 which established a new model of parent representation and came into effect on 1 August 2007. The Act replaced School Boards with Parent Councils, designed to be less formal and friendlier to encourage more parents to get involved school issues.
This briefing note gives an overview of the immersion systems used as a technique of teaching a second language in the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland. It also makes reference the provisions made to inspect schools which adopt the immersion model.
Complaints Procedures for School Inspections
This paper summarises the processes with respect to school inspections by the Education and Training Inspectorate in Northern Ireland (ETI), Ofsted in England, HM Inspectorate of Education in Scotland, Estyn in Wales & the Inspectorate in the Republic of Ireland.
Inspections: Notification and Information
This briefing note outlines the notice period given to schools in advance of an inspection in the various jurisdictions. It also details the information and documents that the respective inspectorates request from schools.
Inspectorate Governance and Budget: England, Scotland and Finland
This paper summarises who has the power to make decisions and how account is rendered with respect to the school inspectorates in England, Scotland and Finland. It also makes reference to the budgetary arrangements for the inspectorates in England and Scotland.
European Funding Streams: Education
This Briefing Note provides an overview of non-competitive & competitive EU funding.
The Reservoirs Bill
This Bill paper provides an overview of the Reservoirs Bill as introduced to the Assembly on the 20th January 2014. The paper also identifies those areas within the Bill which may be contentious and, where relevant, compares similar legislation within England, Scotland and Wales
Human Rights and Equality Proofing of Public Bills
This paper outlines the procedures by which legislation made by the Northern Ireland Assembly is scrutinised on human rights and equality grounds. The paper is written in the context of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee's (A&ERC) Review of Petitions of Concern.
European Commission Legislative & Non Legislative Proposals Q1 2014
This paper provides spreadsheets detailing European Commission legislative and non-legislative proposals Q1 2014
This paper provides spreadsheets detailing European Commission legislative and non-legislative proposals Q4 2013.
Electoral Registration statistics and voting patterns
This Briefing Note reviews voting behaviour in the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections, held on 5 May 2011. In particular, as requested, the note will consider the following three questions:
The percentage turnout by constituency.
The percentage of women who voted and / or registered to vote by constituency; and
The percentage of the population registered as an ethnic minority by constituency (2013)
Waiting Times - Supplementary 'Issues' Briefing on the 18 Week RTT Policy in England and Scotland
As waiting time policies for elective care in England and Scotland have been in place for a number of years (particularly in England), this briefing paper takes a look at a range of the issues that have arisen in England and Scotland (and possible lessons to take) from the outworking of the policies in order to further inform the Committee review.
Review of Gender Issues in Northern Ireland
This paper briefly summarises some of the recent developments in Northern Ireland on issues related to gender.
Electricity prices: European comparisons
This paper compares domestic and industrial electricity prices across 32 European countries. The allocation of component costs on a per kilowatt charge basis is also examined.
Power NI: Hedging
The Utility Regulator requires a company to outline its hedging policy in advance in a hedging policy statement. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of this hedging policy statement and to outline the hedging products available to electricity suppliers within the Single Electricity Market (SEM). It has not been possible to provide specific details of Power NI's historic hedges as this information is commercially sensitive.
Power NI: tariff methodology
This paper supplements Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service paper 11/14 'Electricity tariffs: components and legislative underpinnings'. It does so by outlining how Power NI's total allowable revenue is broken down into the pence per kilowatt hour (p/kWh) rate consumers pay for their electricity. Information on this is limited due to commercial sensitivity.1 It is therefore, only possible to discuss the tariff methodology in general terms.
Electricity tariffs: components and legislative underpinnings
This paper provides a brief outline of the legislation which underpins the Northern Ireland electricity market. The latter part of the paper provides a breakdown of Power NI's retail tariff and outlines the reasons for the recent increase in these component parts. The focus on Power NI's retail tariff is due to that fact that it is the only tariff upon which all details are publicly available since it is a regulated tariff.
Electricity: security of supply
This paper provides an overview of evidence presented to the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee1 on the issue of electricity security of supply. To provide context the paper begins by examining historic electricity consumption in Northern Ireland and outlining forecasted consumption until 2022.
Women in the Northern Ireland Assembly
This paper summarises the background to women's representation in politics, outlines the legislative frameworks relevant to women's representation in the Northern Ireland Assembly and reviews some mechanisms for increasing female representation.
Governance models for sport across the UK and Ireland
This paper examines the different governance models adopted by the sports councils across the UK and some of the different ways in which local councils deliver their sports services. It includes some information on the relationship between sports bodies and local government.
Statutory Bodies in Community Planning: Scotland
This paper is in response to a request from the Environment Committee on the contribution of statutory bodies to community planning in Scotland. The paper describes the connection made between statutory planning partners under the Local Government Bill in Northern Ireland, for comparison with the detail given on the situation in Scotland.
General Power of Competence in England
This paper considers the General Power of Competence under the Localism Act 2011. As requested by the Environment Committee, it provides information on the use of the power by local authorities throughout England. The power came into force in 2012, therefore reviews and information on its implementation is relatively limited.
Commissioner for Complaints in other jurisdictions
This briefing paper considers the roles of the Commissioner for Complaints in other jurisdictions, in particular, the system used under the Localism Act in England; however it also briefly explores the approaches used in Wales and Scotland.
This briefing note is in response to a request from the Environment Committee on the process for call in as stated under the Local Government Bill, and consideration of the process in other jurisdictions such as England and Scotland.
Single Transferable Vote: Operation in the new councils
This paper is a supplementary to the briefing note on Single Transferable Vote (STV) (NIAR 854-13). Information on how STV may operate in the new councils was discussed with Departmental Officials. Detail on the specific operations of STV has not been confirmed as yet; therefore information provided in this paper may alter in any resulting guidance to come.
This briefing note is in response to a request from the Environment Committee on information surrounding the Single Transferable Vote (STV) model.
01/14 Standing Committees that examine conformity with human rights and equality issues in legislatures in the UK and Ireland
This briefing paper has been prepared following a request from the Assembly & Executive Review Committee for information, where it exists, on the role and remit of any Standing Committees in the UK and Ireland examining conformity with human rights and equality issues, their membership and the main processes of these Committees. 15.01.14
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Q: Set allowDiskUse:true in mongodb compass aggregation I am having trouble trying to call {allowDiskUse:true} in the mongodb compass GUI tool. I have created a view based on an aggregation of another collection. The view returns an error of
Sort exceeded memory limit of 104857600 bytes, but did not opt in to external sorting.

Hence i saw that it is required to append {allowDiskUse:true} but i am unable to find a suitable place to call. There is a possibility to use the $out stage to write to another collection but I would like to try the view first :)
ADD ON:
I have tried to run the query db.noDups.aggregate([],{allowDiskUse : true }); in command line and it works. But I would like to execute in MongoDB compass for the visualization and exporting function.
I also tried {},{},{allowDiskUse: true} in the filter condition but still no luck :(
Btw I am on MongoDB 4.2.6 Community and MongoDB compass 1.25.0

A: I tried appending it to the filter and it didn't work. I've looked on many different forums and kind find a solution for allowDiskUse from Compass.  This seems kind of crazy that you need to add such a kludgy option to even do modest groupings on small amounts of data.
I also have been looking to see how to increase the amount of memory that Mongo can use to get around having to do this.  I have Mongo installed on a server with 512GB of memory, it seems rather silly to have developers jumping through hoops like this.


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The double-acting and single-acting compact cylinders acc. to ISO 21287 are exchangeable, just as are the fastening material that is also standardised, with the standard cylinders of other manufacturers, e.g. Festo, SMC or Aventics. All cylinders are equipped with a magnetic piston, which enables contactless scanning of the cylinder position using cylinder switches. The cylinder switch is simply pushed into one of the T-grooves and fixed with a screw. Tip: Due to the standardisation of the cylinders the dimensions are made somewhat larger than technically feasible. For especially tight installation situations we recommend the compact cylinders of model series SQ or short stroke cylinders model series ND/NE.


The flux produced by the winding depends on the m.m.f. i.e. magnetomotive force which is the product of current and the number of turns of the winding through which current is passing. So flux can be changed either by changing the current by adding a resistance or by changing the number of turns of the winding. Let us study the various methods based on this principle.
In this method the series field winding is shunted by a variable resistance () known as field divertor. The arrangement is shown in the Fig. 1(a).
Due to the parallel path of Rx , by adjusting the value of Rx, any amount of current can be diverted through the divertor. Hence current through the field winding can be adjusted as per the requirement. Due to this, the flux gets controlled and hence the speed of the motor gets controlled.
By this method the speed of the motor can be controlled above rated value. The speed armature current characteristics with range in Rx is shown in the Fig. 1(b).
This method is used for the motor which require constant load torque. An armature of the motor is shunted with an external variable resistance (Rx) as shown in the Fig. 2. This resistance Rx is called armature divertor.
Any amount of armature current can be diverted through the divertor. Due to this , armature current reduces. But as T ? ? Ia and load torque is constant, the flux is to be increased. So current through field winding increases, so flux increases and speed of the motor reduces. The method is used to control the speed below the normal value.
In this method, flux change is achieved by changing the number of turns of the field winding. The field winding is provided with the taps as shown in the Fig. 3.
The selector switch 'S' is provided to select the number of turns (taps) as per the requirement. When the switch 'S' is in position 1 the entire filed winding is in the circuit and motor runs with normal speed. As switch is moved from position 1 to 2 and onwards, the number of turns of the field winding in the circuit decreases. Due to this m.m.f. require to produce the flux, decreases. Due to this flux produced decreases, increasing the speed of the motor above rated value. The method is often used in electric traction.
In this method, the field coil is divided into various parts. These parts can then be connected in series or parallel as per the requirement. The Fig. 4(a) and (b) show the two parts of field coil connected in series and parallel.
For the same torque, if the field coil is arranged in series or parallel, m.m.f. produced by the coils changes, hence the flux produced also changes. Hence speed can be controlled. Some fixed speeds only can be obtained by parallel grouping, the m.m.f. produced decreases, hence higher speed can be obtained by parallel grouping. The method is generally used in case of fan motors.