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Want to give up coffee? Here's how to break your habit
By Arti Patel	Global News
Posted September 28, 2018 5:00 am
Updated September 28, 2018 10:07 am
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For anyone who has a daily coffee routine, the idea of giving it up can sound impossible.
Coffee, or caffeine, can become highly addictive, and some people end up drinking several cups per day. Registered dietitian and blogger Abbey Sharp of Abbey's Kitchen, said if you consume more than 400 mg of coffee per day (about four cups), it's time to cut back.
"Too much coffee can cause symptoms like jitters, increases anxiety, GI (gastrointestinal) discomfort and changes in heart rate, so if you're experiencing these side effects, you need to cut back your intake right away," she said.
"Coffee does carry health benefits when it's consumed in moderation, so it is not necessary to cut it out completely. Also, if you are drowning your coffee with high fat creamers and sugary sweeteners, then I would suggest trying to cut back a bit because that may be outweighing the benefits of coffee."
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But unless you're really overdoing it, cutting back on what you're adding to your coffee may have a bigger impact on health.
Recently, country singer Carrie Underwood's personal trainer said she quit drinking coffee by replacing it with homemade juice every morning, Women's Health reports. But Sharp said this may not be ideal for everyone — and also not beneficial if you are drinking store-bought juice.
"Juice may give you a bit of an energy boost because it's rich in natural sugars, but it's not the same 'high' you would get from caffeine," she explained. "Too much juice can also crash your blood sugar shortly after. Second: juice, unlike coffee, is high in calories and carbs. If she was to not be replacing something else in her diet with the juice, these calories could add up and cause weight gain overtime."
The best alternatives
Sharp said if you're trying to cut back or give up coffee, start by replacing it with other beverages. "Green tea carries abundant health benefits because of its antioxidant content and typically contains less caffeine than coffee," she said.
READ MORE: Is coffee good or bad for your health?
"Green tea is also less acidic than coffee, making it less harsh on your stomach. Also, with green tea you don't often add creamers and sweeteners like you would be a coffee because it's not as bitter which helps you keep calories and carbs at bay."
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Sometimes people don't even want coffee, they just want to sip on something. "Sometimes you're not craving coffee per se, but rather some kind of liquid to sip on, so it's possible you just need a hydration boost. Water too boring? Try spicing up your water with lemon slices or orange slices for flavour."
Kombucha is also another good alternative, it's packed with flavour and still has caffeine.
Why it's hard to give up coffee
Coffee is a stimulant to the central nervous system and relying on it every morning makes people dependent. "Drinking coffee every day can also become a huge part of someone's comfortable routine. Maybe you go for a coffee break with a colleague or enjoy a quiet cup with your spouse before the kids get up. For these social reasons, it can be really hard to give it up," she explained.
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And if you're wondering how long it would take to give it up for good, it really depends on the person and how much coffee they consume. "Our responses to coffee are very individualized so it's hard to give anyone a timeline of how long it takes to get off coffee."
"If someone is drinking six cups per day and then quits cold turkey, it will likely be a long, painful road for them and they will likely experience a ton of side effects, usually within the first week. My recommendation is to start slow by mixing your caffeinated coffee with decaf until you can wean yourself off or cut back."
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Heartbroken residents get glimpse of Raqa in ruins | AFP
October 20, 2017 October 23, 2017 / Maya Gebeily
[Published here October 21, 2017]
Tears streaming down her freckled face, 35-year-old Asya took in the shattered glass, gutted storefronts and crumbling cafes — all that remain of her favourite shopping street in Syria's Raqa.
"This was once the most beautiful city, my God," said the woman in a mustard-coloured headscarf, gesturing out of the back seat of a car moving slowly down Raqa's once-bustling Tal Abyad boulevard.
"Now look around you. Look at our homes," she wailed.
Asya was one of the only civilians to access central Raqa since the city was seized from the Islamic State group this week by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
The SDF officially announced Raqa's capture at a ceremony in the city's stadium on Friday but said mines left behind by IS made it too dangerous for residents to return home.
A handful of civilians — relatives of SDF fighters and displaced local officials — had been granted a one-day pass to access Raqa for the ceremony and seized the chance to see what was left of their homes.
Asya's husband, an SDF fighter, took his wife and four children in their rented car after the ceremony and drove to find their home in Raqa's eastern Al-Rumeilah district.
"I saw my house but wish I hadn't. It's been bombed — I only knew it from our personal items scattered outside," Asya said.
"I would have rather had my things stolen but the walls still standing."
– 'Destruction, pain, sadness' –
Asya and her family had considered moving back to their native Raqa from the town of Tabqa, 70 kilometres (43 miles) west and also recaptured from IS earlier this year.
"But now I don't even want to come back to Raqa, because all our beautiful memories have been turned into tragedies," Asya said, adding that she had fond recollections of the now-ravaged street around her.
Some storefronts are still identifiable: a tattered sign outside a children's clinic, bare glass displays at a jewellery shop, and a tailor's fabric and sewing machines.
But most of Raqa has been left in unrecognisable ruin after the SDF's nearly five-month offensive, backed by heavy US-led coalition air strikes.
For members of the Raqa Civil Council — a provisional local administration set up by the SDF — Friday's trip into Raqa was bittersweet.
"Yes, we're happy to be back, but there's destruction, pain, and sadness," said lawyer and RCC member Fadila Hamad al-Khalil, who fled IS-ruled Raqa in April, before the SDF broke into the city.
"I wasn't expecting the destruction to be this bad. It's unreal — there are no buildings left, no infrastructure, no signs of life whatsoever."
Khalil, too, was only able to catch a brief glimpse of her home from the outside before the SDF's ceremony to hand over governance of Raqa to the RCC.
She said she barely recognised her native city: "Everything is mashed together from the destruction."
Her siblings and childhood friends would not be allowed to enter for days — perhaps even weeks or months — as de-mining teams worked to clear explosives.
"I wish we could have all come back to Raqa together."
– 'Beyond what we imagined' –
Even those with a one-day pass could only see their homes from the outside, afraid of the explosives that could lie in wait inside.
Mahmud Mohammed, an engineer and member of the RCC's reconstruction committee, said the brief glimpse into Raqa provided a rude wake-up call for rebuilding efforts.
Just weeks ago, he and fellow engineers were enthusiastically laying plans to clear the rubble out of Raqa's streets ahead of rehabilitating the city's water and electricity networks.
But after seeing the devastation on Friday, they admitted they had been too optimistic.
"When we came into the city, the (reconstruction) plan changed completely," said Mohammed, 27, as he half-heartedly took pictures of the damaged Tal Abyad street on his cell phone.
"We would see pictures, but we didn't know and couldn't expect that we would see Raqa like this."
Mohammed pointed out a row of damaged storefronts and said his family had once owned them all, operating a relief centre and a lingerie shop — even under IS.
"Massive destruction, above and beyond what we had imagined," he muttered, shaking his head.
As he spoke, a white pickup truck barrelled past, playing a lively and trumpet-heavy tune while SDF fighters danced and flashed victory signs.
One elated militiaman held up his rifle and called out to a sombre Mohammed: "Raqa has been liberated, my brother!"
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T&T soca stars pay tribute to Mighty Swallow
Several Trinidad and Tobago soca stars have been paying tribute to the Antiguan Calypso King, the Mighty Swallow who passed away at his home in Antigua and Barbuda recently.
According to Loopnewscaribbean, among those paying tributes are Soca King Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin and Austin "Superblue" Lyons.
Montano posted on Instagram that Sir Rupert "King Swallow" Philo, was a great influence on his career, Loopnews said.
"The legendary Antiguan Calypso King was a mentor to us growing up and a great influence on my career," Montano said. "As a teenager and bandleader of Pranasonic Expres, I remember his songs being a great part of our repertoire as they had heavy dominance in the music scene of Trinidad and
Tobago: 'Fire in the Backseat', 'Wine on Something' and, of course, 'The man with the Pepper Sauce is Boss."
"He was a friend and inspiration to us all, soft spoken and humble," he added.
In his tribute, Bunji Garlin expressed condolences to the people of Antigua and Barbuda, according to Loopnews.
"Condolences to the family of legendary calypsonian King Swallow and such an important icon to the culture of the Caribbean," Garlin said. "Solidarity with all of Antigua in this moment of the passing of an absolute gem of a talent."
Lyons recalled the good times he spent with Swallow, according to Loopnews.
"I'm lost in words," Lyons said. "Just last year, we were performing in Antigua together, laughing and having a good time.
"Condolences to your family, friends and fans," he added. "King Swallow, you will always be remembered as a super star, Antigua icon."
Swallow died after a prolonged illness, according to ABS Television/Radio. He was 78.
The Antigua and Barbuda national television and radio station said Swallow was one of the twin-island's more "revered icons."
"Sir Rupert 'The Mighty Swallow' Philo died peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Willikies," it said.
ABS TV/Radio said that, after introducing himself to the calypso world with a social and political commentary called "Raphael Trujillo," "the veteran of the artform never looked back.
"His many songs have not only earned him calypso crowns and road march titles but the respect of generations and some of the toughest critics of the artform the world over," it said.
In Trinidad and Tobago, renowned as "the land of steel band and calypso," ABS TV/Radio said Swallow was "a favorite, winning over audiences with a string of consistent hits, including 'Fire in the Backseat', 'Subway Jam', 'Party in Space' and 'Satan Coming Down.'"
Swallow won his first calypso crown in Antigua and Barbuda in 1973 with "March for Freedom" and "Push Ya Push Dey", and then again in 1978, 1979 and 1985, ABS TV/Radio said.
It said he was a dominant force on the soca scene, winning the road march title in Antigua and Barbuda five times and "dominating airwaves with many more of his endearing party songs."
Sir Rupert was knighted by his country for his outstanding contribution to culture and the artform of calypso, ABS/TV Radio said, stating that it "will endeavor to honor his memory and his towering legacy" in its programming over the next few days until his burial.
The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organization (TUCO) said King Swallow was born on Feb. 14, 1942.
It said his singing talent was discovered at birth, "when his loud cry was noted by the midwife."
"This baby is going to be a singer," she proclaimed, according to TUCO.
"His friend Jerome Ramsey encouraged him during boyhood days, and his church served as a nurturing platform," said TUCO, stating that Swallow began competing in the calypso art form when still a youth, in 1961.
TUO said his very first hit, "Raphael Trujillo," "recalled the story of a dictator of the Dominican Republic whose maltreatment of migrant workers from Antigua and Barbuda was re-told upon their return home."
By capturing their story in song, TUCO said Swallow "immortalized the phenomenon of the Antiguan and Barbudan migrant worker, while showing disgust for Latin dictators."
"He called Trujillo 'a wicked man,'" TUCO said. "He noted how he compelled migrant workers 'to put every cent in Trujillo's hand, before you leave the land.'"
TUCO said "Raphael Trujillo" calypso could be deemed "the birth of the political calypso in Antigua and Barbuda."
King Swallow was awarded the Order of Merit (Gold) and the Grand Cross of Princely Heritage during terms of governance under the Antigua Labor Party Government.
"Each award was conferred in recognition of his sterling contribution to the calypso art form," TUCO said.
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For the design of Gaia Ashram we use Ecovillage, Permaculture and Deep Ecology Design Principles. For implementing the physical landbase design we try to be aware of the process that is involved in implementing every design step and we try to attune to the land and all beings during this process.
We have a dream and belief that human beings will learn to live in harmony with nature, learn to see that all beings are part of one big family, sharing the same home and that all beings have their roles to play in maintaining and sustaining– the web of life. Therefore, all beings deserve respect. Gaia Ashram aims to be a place where we live holistically, practice and realize the interconnectedness and the oneness of all living and non-living beings. Gaia Ashram is a place where in our daily life we consciously and mindfully observe and interact with nature and with each other in order to develop a deep sense of interconnectedness. Gaia Ashram encourages the inhabitants to do their spiritual practice and work on healing. It is open for different kind of practices that are non-violent for oneselves and others. In our daily life there is a space to practice yoga, spiritual dance, Tai Chi, Reiki and attunements. We will also hold a yearly Ceremony of all Beings where we will dedicate our actions to all beings.
We aim to connect and work with nature on a deep level.
Gaia Ashram works with nature, our aim is ecological restoration and encouraging biodiversity. One of our area of focus in the ecology aspect is re-forestation on empty and degraded land around us and on the 2 hectares of the Gaia Ashram land itself. The land where we are building the Gaia Ashram has been used for growing rice. When we got the land for the project we left it to regenerate for one year without any human activity and we only came to observe natural activities happening on the land. In this year we observed that nature has an amazing ability to restore and heal herself. After this we started helping nature by putting more trees and plants to create more diversity and biomass.
Gaia Ashram is located in an area where flooding and drought can occur and it's designed to be prepared for both scenarios. The structure of the landscape is designed to store the water in the landscape during rainy season which can partially be used in the dry season without disturbing the natural system of the land.
All building within the ashram will be natural buildings using local materials and reused materials such as earth/adobe, wood and bamboo. We try to minimize the use of non local material. We wish to eventually have all our energy needs, within the Ashram, being met by alternative energy, such as solar energy, within 5-7 years' time. Waste management will be a focus of the Ashram. We will reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, rethink and remind ourselves of the waste problem and make continues efforts to work on the waste problem and find creative ways of solving it. Waste is a big issue in our consumer society and Gaia Ashram considers the waste issue holistically and will spread awareness about the waste problem and will create waste management systems that are replicable in the village and other places.
We encourage the Gaia Ashram inhabitants to find balance between socializing with others in the community and mindfully spending time alone with nature and reflecting with oneself. We have a communal kitchen where every meal will be prepared together. Communally, all the members can spend time together over meal times, we will work together in the garden or other kinds of work, there will be weekly check-in and sharing. We will have monthly celebrations (full moon celebration), we observe the moon calendar and during the Buddha days we have a contemplative day where we do fasting. We also have exposure trips & wilderness retreats together.
We also respect each others individual space and we encourage people to work in the garden by themselves at times to connect to nature. Eventually each inhabitant will have a simple house and their own living space. Each house will be surrounded with a garden and trees. Each inhabitant will be in charge of the garden surrounding their house. For the land of 2 hectares we aim to have 5 inhabitants and open for 5 volunteers at a time.
Gaia Ashram is surrounded by farming communities, building relationship with the communities is an important aspect. Gaia Ashram is also a learning center for local children and youth.
Gaia Ashram is the home of Gaia School Asia which works with local schools in providing educational programs to school students such as the annual Nature Youth Camp program and developing other programs such as Nature in English – and Nature Kids Ambassador programs, Gaia School Volunteer Program (The Nomad Teachers).
Gaia Ashram also aims to be a local and international learning center for Ecovillage Design Education (certified by Gaia Education), Permaculture for local farmers, Sustainable Living, Organic Agriculture, Deep Ecology, Nature Connection, Holistic Worldview and Socially,Ecologically Engaged Spirituality. Gaia Ashram inhabitants are encouraged to take any course they are interested in for their personal development and empowerment.
At Gaia Ashram the inhabitants will work together to produce their food. Gaia Ashram aims to demonstrate productive organic farming that will inspire local farmers. The Ashram is surrounded by communities of local rice farmers and most of them produce rice for selling. Rice cultivation is the main source of income and local farmers are at risk as the prize of rice is uncertain while the cost of fertilizers, pesticides, labors, petrol for pumping water is increasing. Every farmer around the Gaia Ashram is indebted. The Gaia Ashram land is devoted by the Jamwiset family who are local farmers and wish to see sustainable agriculture that is productive and empowering. Therefore, to find and demonstrate a productive sustainable agriculture practices that is suitable for local farmers in this area is one of the main missions as part of the the economic aspect of Gaia Ashram.
Diverse crops: As mentioned in the ecological aspect we aim to increase the biodiversity on our land and possibly others lands as well. On the agricultural land of Gaia Ashram we aim to produce diverse crops in terms of vegetation and herbs to be sold in local markets, Small food shops, restaurants, schools, hospitals and direct sell to household within 20 kms distance from the ashram is our main market target. By doing so, we hope to inspire local farmers to diversify crops on their land. We will create a market for our crops and we believe that once local farmers see the market for organic crops that is nearby and easy to sell it will encourage them to also grow and sell organic crops. Gaia Ashram will work with local government in creating a market (the market has already been created by the provincial office but not yet active), we will also be providing training and education on organic farming and encourage local farmer to use their local wisdom.
Organic products: We aim to produce organic products such as herbal teas, herbal medicines, natural products for domestic use. We will grow organic crops and buy organic crops from local farmers to produce our organic products. In this way, our business will encourage local farmers to diversify crops on their land and practice organic farming and at the same time it will achieve our goal of creating more of biodiversity on agricultural lands around the Gaia Ashram. While developing our business we will also provide trainings for local farmers on sustainable agriculture, social enterprise and other specific knowledge/skills according to their interests and for them to be able to diversify crops on their land. We will use Participatory Action Research (PAR) to raise awareness and find out what their needs are through a needs assessment. For this educational program we will collaborate with the local government offices that have already started training the farmers on compost making and building soil. When the farmers gain more understanding, knowledge and skills on sustainable agriculture and green business, our further business plan will be developed with participation from the farmers. In this step we will develop sense of ownership among the farmers in the business as they will become stakeholders in the business.
Beside organic products we will also include handicrafts products from the farmers in the market such as bamboo baskets by the men, Lilly Matts made by the women, cotton fabric, etc. Gaia Ashram will work together with local farmer in market research, creating market and developing products.
Training local youth and farmers is our outreach projects. Beside that Gaia Ashram will also host international courses as mentioned earlier. Part of the profit share of every course that will be organized at the Gaia Ashram will be saved for supporting our outreach projects and Gaia School Asia.
The design of the land and the implementation of the design will be over the next 10 years. At the moment the Gaia Sala is being built and other structures will be added as time progresses.
Gaia Sala – Dharma Sala : Is a training hall where we run workshops and courses. The first floor is indoor class room built with earthen bricks. The second floor is open wall with wooden floor. The second floor is provided as temple or sacred space for meditation, yoga etc.
Gaia Home: The dormitory can host up to 50-60 people with enough space for each. One room at the first floor of the Gaia Hall is designed to be a home theatre for educational movies.
Guesthouse : Gaia Ashram will have only one guesthouse. It is designed to have 2 bed rooms. It is for teachers/facilitators of workshops/training and when no courses are run it can be rented.
Life café : includes an organic shop that sells organic and local products, book store, coffee and smoothie bar, and a dining and chilling out area by a lotus pond.
Three to four houses for the inhabitants of Gaia Ashram : located in the farming area.
The Fairy Garden: flower & herb garden to create healing energy. Gaia Ashram encourages the inhabitants & visitor to use herbs and spend time in the herb garden to be re-energized by the healing energy radiating from the fairy garden. The designed and creation of the fairy garden will be designed and worked on with positive energy such as Love, compassion, joy, deep connection, celebration, trust, faith, etc… On the process of creating the Fairy Garden we will be consciously building these positive energy before, between and after. It is an experiment.
The Shambala training field: a grass field (lawn) for Intuitive Martial Art practice and other outdoor practice susch as Tai Chi, Qi Kong etc. The field is designed to be protected and somewhat hiding.
Agricultural land: includes Vegetable gardens, food forests and organic rice growing. Agricultural land of Gaia Ashram is within the 2 hectares and some other part of the Jamwiset's agricultural land.
We intend Gaia Ashram to be a place where we can learn with each other to re-connect with nature.
We intend Gaia Ashram to be a place where we can work on our spiritual growth, where we can heal ourselves and support each other in this process.
We intend Gaia Ashram to be a place where we can learn to live in harmony with nature, each other and all beings.
We intend Gaia Ashram to be a beautiful space that is full of nurturing life giving energy.
May all beings be safe!
May all beings be peaceful and healthy!
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For some people, romance comes effortlessly. They can shift from our normal lives to sweeping our significant others off their feet without feeling the slightest bit incongruous or – the worst fear of the non-romantic – cheesy.
Unfortunately, you're probably reading this precisely because romance does not come effortlessly for you. In fact, you're probably reading this because romance sans cheese is actually a big issue for you, and it's starting to make having a normal relationship difficult. Celebrating Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and popping the bigger questions without feeling nervous is, however, mostly possible as long as you're willing to live your life by this guide. So let's get started.
If you think being romantic is cheesy, then there's bad news: you're the one making it cheesy. You see, sincere and genuine moments of intimate expression are fantastic as long as you can ditch self-consciousness at the door. But if you can't help but think what you're doing is cheesy, then, well, it's your perception that's going to make it that way.
Here's the rule of thumb: sincerity is never cheesy.
"But if I'm not naturally romantic, it's all going to be cheesy," you might protest. And this is a valid point. So keep reading, because the rest of these tips are for you.
Yes, we get it: you're not naturally romantic, so how on earth are you ever going to pull off both "sincere" and "romantic" in the same sweep? It's simple: do something that is sincere and romantic for you.
Many guys make the mistake of assuming that romance automatically follows a cookie-cutter formula: roses on Valentine's Day, for example. Then they feel unnatural and stifled when they follow that romance formula.
No wonder. It's not original, it's not unique to them, and it comes across as cheesy not because of what's being done, but because of who's doing it. The solution is not to do what feels unnatural to you, but to make your romantic actions more authentic to your personality.
This will take some planning. But you have a functioning brain, so use it. Start brainstorming proposal ideas by visiting some creative ones on YouTube – just don't steal someone else's idea. Start writing down any Valentine's Days ideas you get. Circle the ideas that best amuse you and strike you as something that your significant other will enjoy.
Suddenly, you're planning romance from a thoughtful place – not the place of prepackaged Hallmark goo. This is exactly what you want.
Romance isn't all about candle-lit dinners on the pre-determined romantic holidays; it's also about expressing affection throughout your daily lives. So make the small and unexpected gestures that no one asked you to make and you'll find these go even further than wowing your significant other on Valentine's Day.
Again, do something that feels natural to you. If you're a creative type, email her a love haiku during your lunch break. If she loves your sense of humor, leave her a note that reminds her of an inside joke or buy her a small gift that does the same. What's important is that whatever you do, your actions show that you're thinking about your significant other all the time. That's romance, and it's never cheesy.
Couldn't have said it better myself. That's the key to being romantic – be honest about your feelings.


There are three types of beta thalassemia, depending upon whether one or two beta globin genes are mutated, and the severity of the mutations.
Beta thalassemia minor, or beta thalassemia trait, happens when one of the beta globin genes is mutated. People with this condition typically have very mild symptoms and require no treatment, but they can pass thalassemia on to their children. Usually, they are mildly anemic and their red blood cells are smaller than normal.
Beta thalassemia major (Cooley's anemia) happens when both of the beta globin genes are mutated (changed) and the mutations are severe. This is the most severe form of beta thalassemia. Babies with beta thalassemia major often seem healthy immediately after birth but start to develop symptoms within the first 2 years of life. This condition causes severe symptoms with life-threatening anemia that requires regular blood transfusions.
The signs and symptoms of beta thalassemia vary depending on the type that a child has. Most children with beta thalassemia trait have no symptoms. Those with beta thalassemia major and intermedia may not show any symptoms at birth, but usually develop them in the first 2 years of life.
Babies who begin to show symptoms of beta thalassemia after a few healthy months may fail to grow normally (failure to thrive); have trouble feeding; and have episodes of fever, diarrhea, and other intestinal problems.
In most cases, beta thalassemia is diagnosed before a child's second birthday. Children with beta thalassemia major may have a swollen abdomen or symptoms of anemia or failure to thrive.


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Research shows that your best contribution will likely come after the age of 40. But less than one third will find that significant contribution – most will flatline or flounder in the second half of life.
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Get it right at midlife, and your second half will be your best half.
We've been working on this for 15 years, so we know the journey you are on. We'll tell you both the good and the bad, and what you can do about it.
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March Town United stick in Thurlow Nunn League First Division North fourth place following a 4-0 away win at Felixstowe & Walton United Reserves on Saturday.
Jack Friend (2 – pictured), Max Mattless and Craig Gillies netted for the Hares who are on 46 points from 23 games, two points behind third-spot Swaffham Town.
March next weekend travel to second-position Mulbarton Wanderers.
Wisbech St Mary, whose derby home game with King's Lynn Town Reserves was abandoned at half-time due to floodlight failure, go to Lakenheath next Saturday.
Saints are on 18 points from 22 games, five points behind 15th-placed Diss Town.


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A Mexican Restaurant Turned Iconic Venue? 'That's Nashville'
By Blake Farmer
Blake Farmer
Published July 29, 2015 at 4:58 AM EDT
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin of The Time Jumpers perform at 3rd and Lindsley in 2014. The band has a standing Monday-night gig at the small Nashville club.
The Hollywood Bowl. Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Madison Square Garden. They're the iconic venues that round out top-10 lists of the country's best places to see live music. But this summer,Morning Edition is visiting America's side stages, places the locals know and where players love to play. We begin, appropriately, in Music City at 3rd and Lindsley, an intersection that's the home and namesake of an unassuming Nashville venue.
This dark, previously smoky club sits up a hill from the sea of neon lights and four-story honky-tonks that has become Nashville's Lower Broadway. It's still in walking distance, but no one stumbles upon 3rd and Lindsley by accident.
"Who would ever know to come here?" says Lani Larkin of Salt Lake City, who says she wouldn't have gone to 3rd and Lindsley but for a passing comment from a downtown tour guide. "How do you find out about these places? How would you know?"
Ellen Viancourt, visiting from Cleveland, waits at the bar for the show to start and recalls her first time seeing a performance there. She circled for 20 minutes.
"I didn't know it was in this little shopping area," she says. "I thought it was going to look like a big deal, but it's not."
What it looks like from the outside is a nondescript Mexican restaurant, because that's exactly what it used to be. Vince Gill — yes, the one from the Country Music Hall of Fame — wishes a few more parts of that history stuck around.
"I like Mexican food. I wish they still cooked some," he jokes.
Gill has a standing Monday night gig at 3rd and Lindsley with a Texas swing band called the Time Jumpers. Occasionally throughout his 40-year career, he played the venue when it a bit smaller, with a stage wedged into a corner. It's been expanded with a horseshoe balcony and table seating for 400, but it still feels cozy.
"It sounds good in here now," Gill says. "I'm not sure I'd say it used to sound that great. It's funny, every place has its pros and its cons."
One of the pros — at least for the fans — is proximity. Gill spends a few minutes beside the stage, draping his arms around admirers, smiling at their cell-phone cameras. He just got off the golf course, a little sunburnt in shorts and loafers, but there are no style points here. The audiences come to listen.
Gill's throwback country are just one night a week at 3rd and Lindsley. The others are filled with up-and-coming alt-rock and Americana acts, interspersed with some recognizable headliners like Miranda Lambert. It's also the kind of place where Aerosmith's Steven Tyler has been known to drop in unannounced.
"But that's Nashville," says founder Ron Brice, who bought the place cheap in a bank auction nearly 25 years ago. "It happens all the time."
Brice credits any success to the growth of the city itself.
"I remember the first big show I think we ever did was Train. There were probably 50 people here," he remembers. "Next time, there were probably 200 here, and next time there was a line around the corner. And that was it."
Wilco, Ray LaMontagne, Goo Goo Dolls: The list of performers is long and diverse. Still, Brice thinks of his club as a "dark horse." The secret? Maybe humility.
"It's always been about the music and the bands and the artist," Brice says. "It's not about the place. I think we've always been like that, and we always will."
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using System.Collections.ObjectModel;
using GalaSoft.MvvmLight;
using GalaSoft.MvvmLight.Ioc;
using UB.Model;
using System.Linq;
using UB.Controls;
using UB.Properties;
using GalaSoft.MvvmLight.Command;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using UB.Utils;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System;
using System.Windows;
using System.Windows.Threading;

namespace UB.ViewModel
{
    /// <summary>
    /// This class contains properties that a View can data bind to.
    /// <para>
    /// See http://www.galasoft.ch/mvvm
    /// </para>
    /// </summary>
    public class DashBoardViewModel : ViewModelBase
    {
        private DispatcherTimer updateViewersTimer;
        private IChatDataService _dataService;
        private IDatabase _databaseService;
        private IStreamPageDataService _streamDataService;
        /// <summary>
        /// Initializes a new instance of the DashBoardViewModel class.
        /// </summary>
        [PreferredConstructor]
        public DashBoardViewModel(IChatDataService dataService, IStreamPageDataService streamDataService, IDatabase databaseService)
        {
            _dataService = dataService;
            _streamDataService = streamDataService;
            _databaseService = databaseService;

            //Task.Factory.StartNew(() => {
            //    _streamDataService.LoadTopicsFromWeb();
            //});
            Initialize();
        }

        private void Initialize()
        {
            AppConfig = (Application.Current as App).AppConfig;
            InitializeTopicSections();

            TotalViewers = new ObservableCollection<StatisticsViewers>();
            _databaseService.GetViewersCount(5, (maxViewersPerInterval) =>
            {
                if( maxViewersPerInterval != null )
                {
                    foreach( var item in maxViewersPerInterval)
                    {
                        TotalViewers.Add(item);
                    }
                    MaxViewersCount = TotalViewers.Max(x => x.Viewerscount);
                }

            });

            //Preset combobox
            TopicPresets = new ObservableCollection<EditComboBoxItem>();
            _streamDataService.GetPresets((presets) => {
                if (presets != null)
                {
                    presets.ForEach(preset => {
                        var editComboItem = new EditComboBoxItem()
                        {
                            LinkedObject = preset,
                            Title = preset.PresetName,
                        };
                        TopicPresets.Add(editComboItem);

                    });
                }
            });
            UpdateViewersChart();
            updateViewersTimer = new DispatcherTimer()
            {
                Interval = TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(60000)
            };

            updateViewersTimer.Tick += (o, e) => { UpdateViewersChart(); };
            updateViewersTimer.Start();
        }

        private void UpdateViewersChart()
        {
            _databaseService.GetViewersCount(5, (maxViewersPerInterval) =>
            {
                var newItems = maxViewersPerInterval.Except(TotalViewers, new LambdaComparer<StatisticsViewers>((x, y) => x.DateTime == y.DateTime));
                foreach( var item in newItems)
                {
                    TotalViewers.Add(item);
                }
                MaxViewersCount = TotalViewers.Max(x => x.Viewerscount);
            });
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The <see cref="MaxViewersCount" /> property's name.
        /// </summary>
        public const string MaxViewersCountPropertyName = "MaxViewersCount";

        private int _maxViewersCount = 0;

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets and gets the MaxViewersCount property.
        /// Changes to that property's value raise the PropertyChanged event.
        /// </summary>
        public int MaxViewersCount
        {
            get
            {
                return _maxViewersCount;
            }

            set
            {
                if (_maxViewersCount == value)
                {
                    return;
                }

                _maxViewersCount = value;
                RaisePropertyChanged(MaxViewersCountPropertyName);
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The <see cref="AppConfig" /> property's name.
        /// </summary>
        public const string AppConfigPropertyName = "AppConfig";

        private AppConfig _appConfig = null;

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets and gets the AppConfig property.
        /// Changes to that property's value raise the PropertyChanged event.
        /// </summary>
        public AppConfig AppConfig
        {
            get
            {
                return _appConfig;
            }

            set
            {
                if (_appConfig == value)
                {
                    return;
                }

                _appConfig = value;
                RaisePropertyChanged(AppConfigPropertyName);
            }
        }
        #region Stream topic
        private void InitializeTopicSections()
        {
            StreamTopics.Clear();
            _streamDataService.GetStreamTopics((topics) => {
                if (topics != null)
                    topics.ForEach( topic => StreamTopics.Add(new StreamTopicSectionViewModel(topic)) );
            });
        }
        private RelayCommand _loadWeb;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the LoadWeb.
        /// </summary>
        public RelayCommand LoadWeb
        {
            get
            {
                return _loadWeb
                    ?? (_loadWeb = new RelayCommand(
                                          () =>
                                          {
                                              StreamTopics.Clear();
                                              _streamDataService.LoadTopicsFromWeb();
                                              InitializeTopicSections();
                                          }));
            }
        }

        private RelayCommand _renamePreset;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the RenamePreset.
        /// </summary>
        public RelayCommand RenamePreset
        {
            get
            {
                return _renamePreset
                    ?? (_renamePreset = new RelayCommand(
                                          () =>
                                          {
                                              var selected = TopicPresets.FirstOrDefault(item => item.IsCurrent);
                                              if (selected != null)
                                                  (selected.LinkedObject as StreamInfoPreset).PresetName = selected.Title;
                                          }));
            }
        }

        private RelayCommand _selectPreset;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the SelectPreset.
        /// </summary>
        public RelayCommand SelectPreset
        {
            get
            {
                return _selectPreset
                    ?? (_selectPreset = new RelayCommand(
                                          () =>
                                          {
                                              var linkedSettings = this.With( x => TopicPresets.FirstOrDefault(item => item.IsCurrent))
                                                  .With(x => x.LinkedObject as StreamInfoPreset );

                                              if (linkedSettings == null)
                                                  return;
                                              _streamDataService.GetStreamTopics((streams) => {
                                                  streams.ForEach(stream => {
                                                      var newInfo = linkedSettings.StreamTopics.FirstOrDefault(item => item.ChatName == stream.Info.ChatName);
                                                      if (newInfo == null)
                                                      {
                                                          newInfo = stream.Info.GetCopy();
                                                          linkedSettings.StreamTopics.Add(newInfo);
                                                      }
                                                      stream.Info = newInfo;
                                                  });
                                              });
                                              InitializeTopicSections();
                                          }));
            }
        }

        private RelayCommand<EditComboBoxItem> _deletePreset;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the DeletePreset.
        /// </summary>
        public RelayCommand<EditComboBoxItem> DeletePreset
        {
            get
            {
                return _deletePreset
                    ?? (_deletePreset = new RelayCommand<EditComboBoxItem>(
                                          (item) =>
                                          {
                                              _streamDataService.RemovePreset(item.LinkedObject as StreamInfoPreset);
                                          }));
            }
        }

        private RelayCommand _addPreset;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the AddPreset.
        /// </summary>
        public RelayCommand AddPreset
        {
            get
            {
                return _addPreset
                    ?? (_addPreset = new RelayCommand(
                                          () =>
                                          {
                                              var selected = TopicPresets.FirstOrDefault( item => item.IsCurrent );
                                              if( selected != null )
                                                selected.LinkedObject = _streamDataService.AddPreset(selected.Title);
                                          }));
            }
        }

        private RelayCommand _updateWeb;

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the UpdateWeb.
        /// </summary>
        public RelayCommand UpdateWeb
        {
            get
            {
                return _updateWeb
                    ?? (_updateWeb = new RelayCommand(
                                          () =>
                                          {
                                              _streamDataService.UpdateTopicsOnWeb();
                                          }));
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The <see cref="TopicPresets" /> property's name.
        /// </summary>
        public const string TopicPresetsPropertyName = "TopicPresets";

        private ObservableCollection<EditComboBoxItem> _topicPresets = new ObservableCollection<EditComboBoxItem>();

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets and gets the TopicPresets property.
        /// Changes to that property's value raise the PropertyChanged event.
        /// </summary>
        public ObservableCollection<EditComboBoxItem> TopicPresets
        {
            get
            {
                return _topicPresets;
            }

            set
            {
                if (_topicPresets == value)
                {
                    return;
                }

                _topicPresets = value;
                RaisePropertyChanged(TopicPresetsPropertyName);
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The <see cref="StreamTopics" /> property's name.
        /// </summary>
        public const string StreamTopicsPropertyName = "StreamTopics";

        private ObservableCollection<StreamTopicSectionViewModel> _streamTopics = new ObservableCollection<StreamTopicSectionViewModel>();

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets and gets the StreamTopics property.
        /// Changes to that property's value raise the PropertyChanged event.
        /// </summary>
        public ObservableCollection<StreamTopicSectionViewModel> StreamTopics
        {
            get
            {
                return _streamTopics;
            }

            set
            {
                if (_streamTopics == value)
                {
                    return;
                }
                _streamTopics = value;
                RaisePropertyChanged(StreamTopicsPropertyName);
            }
        }

        #endregion

        #region Analytics

        /// <summary>
        /// The <see cref="TotalViewers" /> property's name.
        /// </summary>
        public const string TotalViewersPropertyName = "TotalViewers";

        private ObservableCollection<StatisticsViewers> _totalViewers;

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets and gets the TotalViewers property.
        /// Changes to that property's value raise the PropertyChanged event.
        /// </summary>
        public ObservableCollection<StatisticsViewers> TotalViewers
        {
            get
            {
                return _totalViewers;
            }

            set
            {
                if (_totalViewers == value)
                {
                    return;
                }

                _totalViewers = value;
                RaisePropertyChanged(TotalViewersPropertyName);
            }
        }

        #endregion
    }
}

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HomeUncategorizedHyde Park On Hudson
In case you are still wondering why I released The King's Speech review earlier this week, it is because of Hyde Park On Hudson.
Why? Well, while watching this random movie, I saw that King George VI was a character, a name who meant nothing to me. But then he stuttered. Oh shit, that is the same guy from that other movie. How quaint, how charming.
So, basically this is the sequel to The King's Speech. Just with different directors, actors, main characters, plot, and no where near as excellent.
But really, the only reason people watched it was for this man.
The setting? Summer of 1939. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Bill Fucking Murray) is a lonely man. His mother (Elizabeth Wilson) invited his fifth or sixth cousin over to keep him company, because closer family members didn't want to go do that white house shit. Well, Daisy (Laura Linney) agreed to stop by, thinking she wasn't interesting at all and would bore the president!
But she didn't. They talked a lot, eventually went on car rides, and hey, maybe carried out an affair. Yay!
Really, who knows if that is true. Apparently the journals of Daisy after she died said so, and that must be fact!
Well, they get a nice building, in Hyde Park, on the Hudson River, for getaways. But when the King of Britain comes a knocking to visit, it also works as a place for people to hang out and have fancy gatherings at. It is a strange time, because there might be a world war soon with Hitler doing shit, and UK/US relations are low after the depression and crash. But if they can hang out, the stuttering king (Samuel West), Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman), and FDR, maybe the future wont be bleak?
But a weekend with all the press, Daisy, Eleanor (Olivia Williams) and maybe some other hussies (Elizabeth Marvel) can get a bit feisty. At the same time, can King George VI convince himself to eat something called a Hot Dog for the sake of preserving the free world? Fucking weird Americans
Alright listen, they really liked cars back then. They were new, they were sexy. Bitches need to be driven around and all.
And that is about it. Apparently no one actually thinks they had an affair, just a close relationship. He for sure had an affair with someone else a decade earlier or something, but that was it.
The King visit was also apparently overblown from reality.
And uhh, not much happened in this movie.
It is slow and uneventful. I think the best characters are the King/Queen of England, freaking out about the little things and American customs, but they are the side plot of the movie. The actual main plot I don't give a shit about.
Bill Murray as a serious actor is doable, because normally he is still just being Bill Murray, but this time he can't be Bill Murray. He has to be FDR, and I don't think it works at all. I thought this was going to be some great Oscar Bait movie that no one saw. I guess they did see it and realized there is a lot lacking. Meh, now I am all disappointed.
Tags:1 out of 4, Bill Murray, Drama, Elizabeth Marvel, Elizabeth Wilson, Hyde Park on Hudson, Laura Linney, Olivia Colman, Olivia Williams, Samuel West, True Story
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On May 30, President Trump threatened new tariffs on all goods
imported from Mexico. Effective June 10, the U.S. would levy a 5%
tariff, increasing the rate by an additional 5% each month until reaching
a permanent rate of 25% by October. The president stated that tariffs
would only be lifted "if the illegal migration crisis is alleviated through
effective actions taken by Mexico."
On June 7, after several days of negotiating with Mexican officials and
just three days before the tariffs were set to go into effect, President
Trump announced the tariffs would be "indefinitely suspended."
These announcements came in the middle of the trade war with China,
which has been brewing since mid-2018. The U.S. and China have yet
to reach an agreement, with each side increasing tariffs on the other
in mid-May. On June 10, President Trump threatened to impose tariffs
on an additional $300 billion in goods from China if the country's
president, Xi Jinping, does not meet with him as scheduled during the
G20 Summit in Japan on June 28 – 29.
Understanding Tariffs
A tariff is a tax levied on foreign imports. The tax is paid for by the
importers, not by the country exporting the goods. Importers must
decide whether they will absorb the cost of the tariffs or shift the cost
to the final consumer.
If the tariffs are paid by the importer, how is the exporting country
affected? Increasing cost decreases demand, directly impacting the
bottom line of the companies producing the goods and, ultimately,
the exporting country.
By The Numbers: U.S. Trade With Mexico And China
When it comes to the things we buy, China is the largest supplier
of goods imports, followed by Mexico. The two countries combined
imported $886 billion in goods in 2018.
CHINA MEXICO
2018 Goods
Imports to the
U.S. $539.5 billion
Largest supplier of
goods imports $346.5 billion
2nd largest supplier of goods imports
Categories • Electrical machinery – $152 billion
• Machinery –
$117 billion
• Furniture & bedding – $35 billion
• Toys & sports
equipment – $27 billion
• Plastics – $19 billion • Vehicles – $93 billion
• Electrical machinery –
• Machinery – $63 billion
• Agricultural products – $26 billion
• Mineral fuels – $16 billion
Growth +59.7% from 2008
+427% from 2001
(pre-WTO accession) +60.5% from 2008
(pre-NAFTA)
Exports from
3rd largest goods exports market $265.0 billion
2nd largest goods exports
Top Exports
Categories • Aircraft – $18 billion
• Electrical machinery – $13 billion
• Optical & medical
instruments –
• Vehicles – $9.4 billion • Machinery – $46 billion
• Vehicles – $22 billion
• Agricultural products –
• Plastics – $18 billion
Export Growth +72.6% from 2008
+527% from 2001 (pre-WTO
accession) +75.2% from 2008
+537% from 1993 (pre-NAFTA)
Sources: Office of the United States Trade Representative. "The People's Republic of China: U.S.-China Trade Facts." https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/china-mongoliataiwan/ peoples-republic-china. Accessed May 31, 2019. Office of the United States Trade Representative. "Mexico." https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/americas/ mexico. Accessed May 31, 2019.
The announcement of tariffs on Mexico could have implications that
reach further than paying more for your margaritas and guacamole.
The U.S. paid $346.5 billion for imported goods from Mexico in 2018.
Most of the costs are ultimately passed on to American consumers.
Adding a 5% tariff as previously proposed would have meant
Americans would pay an additional $17 billion on those same items.
The U.S. has seen a spike in consumer prices in response to tariffs on China,
which began in September 2018. On May 13, the U.S. imposed tariffs on
an additional $200 billion in Chinese goods. The 140-page list of items
potentially affected includes a variety of consumer products, everything
from clothing and children's toys to laptops and lawn mowers. So far, the
tariffs do not include pharmaceuticals and rare earth materials.
Additionally, a looming trade war with Mexico could negatively
affect U.S. jobs, especially in states close to the southern border.
Ray Perryman, president and CEO of economic analysis company
The Perryman Group, said tariffs on Mexican goods could impact
400,000 U.S. jobs, especially those involved in logistics of moving
goods between countries.
Reaching An Agreement
The announcement of potential tariffs could also affect how we trade
with Mexico in the future. The North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) was established in 1994 by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
NAFTA progressively eliminated tariffs between the participating
countries, ultimately removing virtually all tariffs by 2008.
In November 2018, the three countries reached consensus on a new
act, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA
was designed to create a more level playing field for U.S. workers,
strengthen the agricultural industry across North America and
address new issues related to technological advancements, including
digital trade and anticorruption. Like NAFTA, USMCA also requires
low tariffs on its participants.
While an agreement has been reached on the new act, a congressional
vote must still be taken on adopting USMCA, and NAFTA remains in
effect. If tariffs on Mexican goods were to go into effect in the future,
it could jeopardize the USMCA deal, according to some Republican
Congress members.
Investment Impact
Markets responded to the uncertainty with both Mexico and China
with volatility. The S&P 500 ended May down more than 6% from
April highs, while the Dow ended down for the sixth week in a row on
May 31.
The proposed tariffs have raised concerns about a potential
slowdown, not just in the U.S. but also globally. However, opinions are
mixed about whether a recession is in the works. Despite the tradewar-
related volatility in the markets, other news is generally positive.
Unemployment in the U.S. remains low, and earnings reports were
overwhelmingly strong.
With continuing negotiations between the U.S. and its trading
partners, the economic implications remain to be seen. It is, however,
safe to say that tariffs may be part of the economic climate for the
foreseeable future.
1 Abby Phillip, et al. CNN Politics. May 31, 2019. "Trump erupts over immigration, threatening Mexico
with tariffs." https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/30/politics/trump-mexico-tariffs-immigration/.
Accessed May 31, 2019.
2 David Choi. Business Insider. June 7, 2019. "Deal Reached: Trump says upcoming Mexico tariffs will
be 'indefinitely suspended.'" https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-suspends-mexico-tariffs-dealreached2019-Accessed June 11, 2019.
3 Damian Paletta. The Washington Post. June 10, 2019. "Trump levels new tariff threat against China,
defends Mexico showdown." https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/06/10/trump-levelsnew-
tariff-threat-against-china-defends-mexico-showdown/?utm_term=.ef2b9e53cc55. Accessed
4 Alicia Adamczyk. CNBC. May 31, 2019. "Avocados, beer and flat-screen TVs: How much Trump's
Mexico tariffs could cost you." https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/31/how-much-trumps-mexicotariffs-
could-cost-you.html. Accessed June 3, 2019.
5 David Lawder and Eric Beech. Reuters. May 13, 2019. "Cellphones and laptops on latest USTR China
tariff list, drugs excluded." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-hearing/cellphonesand-
laptops-on-latest-ustr-china-tariff-list-drugs-excluded-idUSKCN1SJ2AZ. Accessed May 31, 2019.
6 Julián Aguilar. The Texas Tribune. May 31, 2019. "Trump's tariffs could hurt Texas, U.S. economies
as much as Mexico's, border leaders and analysts say." https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/31/
border-leaders-criticize-trumps-threat-tariffs-mexican-goods/. Accessed June 3, 2019.
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Guess it is not grapefruit season, sure would like some fresh squeezed for a vodka and grapefruit cocktail. None on the island?? Anyone have a secret source.
I thought I saw some not too long ago at Green House.


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Home » Focus Areas » Intermediary Liability
World Intermediary Liability Map (WILMap)
SOPA Protect IP
Whether and when communications platforms like Google, Twitter and Facebook are liable for their users' online activities is one of the key factors that affects innovation and free speech. Most creative expression today takes place over communications networks owned by private companies. Governments around the world increasingly press intermediaries to block their users' undesirable online content in order to suppress dissent, hate speech, privacy violations and the like. One form of pressure is to make communications intermediaries legally responsible for what their users do and say. Liability regimes that put platform companies at legal risk for users' online activity are a form of censorship-by-proxy, and thereby imperil both free expression and innovation, even as governments seek to resolve very real policy problems.
In the United States, the core doctrines of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act have allowed these online intermediary platforms user generated content to flourish. But, immunities and safe harbors for intermediaries are under threat in the U.S. and globally as governments seek to deputize intermediaries to assist in law enforcement.
To contribute to this important policy debate, CIS studies international approaches to intermediary obligations concerning users' copyright infringement, defamation, hate speech or other vicarious liabilities, immunities, or safe harbors; publishes a repository of information on international liability regimes and works with global platforms and free expression groups to advocate for policies that will protect innovation, freedom of expression, privacy and other user rights.
Daphne Keller
Director of Intermediary Liability
Daphne Keller is the Director of Intermediary Liability at Stanford's Center for Internet and Society. Her work focuses on platform regulation and Internet users' rights.
Joan Barata
Consulting Intermediary Liability Fellow
Joan Barata is an international expert in freedom of expression, freedom of information and media regulation. As a scholar, he has spoken and done extensive research in these areas, working and collaborating with various universities and academic centers, from Asia to Africa and America, authoring papers, articles and books, and addressing specialized Parliament committees.
Giancarlo Frosio
Giancarlo F. Frosio is a Non-Residential Fellow at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School. Previously he was the Intermediary Liabilty fellow with Stanford CIS. He is also a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) at Strasbourg University. Giancarlo also serves as Affiliate Faculty at Harvard CopyrightX and Faculty Associate of the Nexa Research Center for Internet and Society in Turin.
Luiz Fernando Marrey Moncau
Luiz Fernando Marrey Moncau is a Non-Residential Fellow at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society. He was previously the Intermediary Liability Fellow at Stanford CIS. He was also head of the Center for Technology and Society (CTS) at the law school of the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Rio de Janeiro (FGV DIREITO RIO), where he coordinated and conducted research on freedom of expression, intellectual property, Internet regulation, consumer rights and telecommunications regulation.
Adapting Advertising Infrastructure for Content Regulation: WIPO's BRIP Blacklist
By Annemarie Bridy on July 8, 2019 at 2:27 pm
In the name of "brand safety," advertisers these days are working hard to better control where their ads appear online. Programmatic advertising with real-time bidding automates the process of online ad buying and ad placement to such an extent that the entire process takes place in the time it takes a web page to load. The process is highly efficient, but a significant downside is that ads sometimes appear alongside controversial content with which an advertiser would rather not be associated. Online pornography is the classic example, but other strains of extreme content—e.g., hate speech, conspiracism, and incitement-to-terrorism—have more recently come into focus for advertisers as threats to brand reputation.
Tool Without A Handle: Guerilla Information Warfare
By Chuck Cosson on June 2, 2019 at 11:27 pm
"The enemies of liberal democracy hack our feelings of fear and hate and vanity, and then use these feelings to polarize and destroy" - Yuval Noah Harari.
The security of our news and media information systems matters as much as the security of personal and commercial information systems. "Information warfare" shows that harms can arise even when there is no unauthorized access, when tools are used as intended, and when there's no compromise of user privacy settings. In both cases of cybersecurity and news/media security, the threats are asymmetric, the tools readily available, usable for many purposes, and threats are easily disguised as benign. Whether it is a business conference used for economic espionage, or a product order form email used to inject malware, the tools of everyday information exchange are capable of use as a weapon.
Robust resistance to phishing and social engineering, as well as "fake news" and disinformation campaigns is unlikely to be fully achieved on the basis of refinements to the tools (including information platforms). It will require users to, to the extent possible, acquire greater understanding of themselves as sorters and interpreters of information. If there is a territory to explore in addressing issues of information warfare, let it be the territory of the mind.
What Online Content Are We Regulating? Illegal Speech, Offensive Speech, and Platform Value
By Daphne Keller on May 6, 2019 at 10:28 am
This discussion, excerpted from my Who Do You Sue article, very briefly reviews the implications of what I call "must-carry" arguments – claims that operators of major Internet platforms should be held to the same First Amendment standards as the government, and prevented from using their Terms of Service or Community Guidelines to prohibit lawful speech.
What Platform Operations Are We Regulating? Platform Product Features, Content Removal, and Content Amplification
Don't Force Google to Export Other Countries' Laws
On Tuesday, in a courtroom in Luxembourg, the Court of Justice of the European Union is to consider whether Google must enforce the "right to be forgotten" — which requires search engines to erase search results based on European law — everywhere in the world.
Platform Justice: Content Moderation at an Inflection Point
Danielle Citron
On Thursday, Sept. 6, Twitter permanently banned the right-wing provocateur Alex Jones and his conspiracy theorist website Infowars from its platform. This was something of the final blow to Jones's online presence: Facebook, Apple and Youtube, among others, blocked Jones from using their services in early August. Cut off from Twitter as well, he is now severely limited in his ability to spread his conspiracy theories to a mainstream audience.
Platform Justice
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Internet Platforms: Observations on Speech, Danger, and Money
Policymakers increasingly ask Internet platforms like Facebook to "take responsibility" for material posted by their users. Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders seem willing to do so. That is in part a good development. Platforms are uniquely positioned to reduce harmful content online. But deputizing them to police users' speech in the modern public square can also have serious unintended consequences. This piece reviews existing laws and current pressures to expand intermediaries' liability for user-generated content.
Austria's bid to end online anonymity triggers crackdown fears
"People would be allowed to use pseudonyms when posting online, but platforms could be forced to hand out the users' private information to third parties, including private persons, seeking prosecution for defamation or other crimes.
"The chilling effect for freedom of speech is real," said Thomas Lohninger."
The Week in Tech: Disinformation's Huge Inaction Problem
""What's not so clear yet is whether G.D.P.R. has had an effect on privacy and on corporate data practices," said Omer Tene, vice president and chief knowledge officer at the International Association of Privacy Professionals. "Has the underlying business model of the internet changed? Is consumer privacy better? I think those questions are very much still open.""
Facebook, Google and Twitter in data regulators' sights
""In the first year, we've seen tens of thousands of complaints and data breaches," says Omer Tene, the IAPP's vice president and chief knowledge officer.
"But we've yet to see much evidence that the GDPR has led to an improvement in organisations' data practices.""
It's Been One Year Since GDPR Scared the Crap Out of Silicon Valley, What's Next?
""If you want to be more skeptical, the question is does all this activity actually deliver more privacy?" said Omer Tene, Vice President at the International Association of Privacy Professionals, an industry trade body. "Ostensibly the goal isn't just to mobilize compliance and regulatory efforts, complaints, and notifications but to actually result in better privacy for individuals on the ground. I think the jury is still out on that. It's not clear at year end that corporate data practices are different or have changed.""
Free Speech and the Internet (Past Event)
Register here: http://web.stanford.edu/dept/law/forms/conlawmay2019.fb
How Should Free Speech Principles Apply to the Content Policy of Internet Platforms?
• Danielle Citron, University of Maryland Carey School of Law
• Niall Ferguson, Stanford University
• Mary Anne Franks, University of Miami Law School
• Eugene Volokh, UCLA Law School
Moderator: Nate Persily, Stanford Law School
2019 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index West Coast Launch (Past Event)
Lunch: 1:00 pm
Program: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Legal Frontiers in Digital Media (Past Event)
For more information and the full conference agenda, visit: https://www.medialaw.org/component/k2/item/4456
Inline Linking After Goldman v. Breitbart
(1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.)
State of the Net 2019 (Past Event)
Internet Giants Face Lawsuits for Terrorism Liability
Rebecca Tushnet, professor at Georgetown university law school, and Andrea Matwyshyn, Professor of Law at Northeastern University, discuss one lawsuit against Google, Facebook and Twitter, which was brought by the families of the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Miami, and another suit against Google for unlawfully censoring its workers. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."
Bloomberg West
Full episode of "Bloomberg West." Guests include Daphne Keller, director of intermediary liability at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, David Kirkpatrick, Techonomy's chief executive officer, Radu Rusu, chief executive officer and co-founder of Fyusion, Crawford Del Prete, IDC's chief research officer, and Daniel Apai, assistant professor at The University of Arizona.
Accountable, Not Liable
How Injunctions Against Intermediaries Change Intermediary Liability in Europe
Julia Powles and Prof. Ellen Goodman - Hearsay Culture Show #248 - KZSU-FM
CIS Affiliate Scholar David Levine interviews The Guardian's Julia Powles and Prof. Ellen Goodman of Rutgers Law School, on the "Right to Be Forgotten."


Happy day 1 of the Jaded Blossom stamp release!!
We have some Awesome Stamp Sets to share with you this week and 2 New Dies, so exciting. We have you love all the Creative Inspirations that our August Guest Designer and Design Team has created.
Here is what I created!! This new Berry Box is from SVG Cutting Files! Along with the new stamps and dies I also used Candy Charms and Banner Die!
Here is a close up... Inside the box are the Brach's hard strawberry candy.
Also don't forget about the Monthly Spotlight!
This is so cute! Perfect candies for the basket too!
This is SO CUTE! I love that new berry basket! Perfect with these fabulous stamps!
Super cute container, Love this.


The foods in the 3 Day Military Diet may have some metabolic benefits. High protein foods have thermal effects; therefore, you see eggs, tuna, peanut butter, and meat in the plan. High-fiber foods also boost your metabolism, hence the appearance of some vegetable and fruits in the diet. Foods high in calcium are also linked to faster fat burning, therefore, the diet includes ice cream, cottage cheese, and cheese.
By the time you reach dinner on the 3 Day Military Diet, you'll be relieved to see the feast you're allowed to enjoy. The dinners are the heaviest meal of the day- offering the most calories- and also including more fruits and vegetables than the other meals. Ice cream is also featured in all three dinners: a much-needed treat while you're dieting hard. This food often gets a bad rap for its poor nutritional content. Although it's true that it contains an overdose of sugar, it also has plenty of calcium and vitamin B-12. The fat content is also important- since the rest of the diet is very low on fat. Fats, contrary to what many people believe, actually play an important role in our bodies. They are a source of energy and also help your body to absorb essential vitamins and minerals. However, there are different kinds of fats. Some are healthy, while others aren't. The fat in ice cream is saturated fat, and is considered an in-between fat, meaning it's not particularly good or bad. When consumed in moderation, it won't do you much harm. However, it's preferable to consume polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats which are typically found in vegetables, nuts, fish and seeds. Now that you understand the role of the ice cream; let's discuss the nutritional value of the rest of the foods in the dinners.
Wave bye bye to soft drinks. Even zero-calorie ones. Or perhaps, especially no-calorie, diet soft drinks. In recent years, consumption of these "diet" drinks has been linked to greater weight gain, not less. And more recently, researchers have noted a link between intake of these beverages and a greater risk of both stroke and dementia. That includes Alzheimer's disease. Yes, you read that right: artificially-sweetened drink consumption is associated with a significantly greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Even sugar-laced soft drinks aren't that dangerous.
Generally speaking, it also depends on your size. If you are overly obese, by simply cutting down on junk food and moving your body a bit, you may drop 10 pounds in less than a week easily without causing a health problem. However, for someone who is only slightly overweight or within the normal range wanting to slim down a bit, this is not healthy or sustainable. You may lose weight; but the pounds will creep up again when you stop the diet.
This entertaining video follows the experience of 3 couples who attempt the Military Diet, competing to see which couple would lose the most weight. The couples had varied experiences, but typically the men lost more weight than the women. In terms of enthusiasm, most couples were happy with the results, but didn't enjoy themselves while actually on the diet. One of the couples even talked about getting grouchy and snappy while on the diet! Watch the whole video to find out who the winners were, and how much weight they lost.
Optimal Diet is a dietary model of human nutrition devised and implemented by Dr. Jan Kwasniewski. Lots of fat and low in carbs. Lots and lots of articles collected from various places. He has an out-of-print book: Optimal Nutrition. The book is explained at the Australian Homo Optimus Association website. A thorough analysis is the first post here: Dr. Kwasniewski's Optimal Diet: Sanity, Clarity, Facts.
The Paleo concept is new for most people and this newness can spark many questions. We like people to not only read about and educate themselves on this topic but also to "get in and do it." Experience is perhaps the best teacher and often cuts through any confusion surrounding this way of eating. Now, all that considered, there are still some common counter arguments to the Paleo diet that happen with sufficient frequency that a whole paper was written on it. Enjoy: Evolutionary Health Promotion. A consideration of common counter-arguments.
From the whole wheat toast, you'll get plenty of carbohydrates, fiber, iron, Vitamin B-6, magnesium and calcium. You're probably familiar with most of these vitamins and minerals. Calcium of course is important for healthy bones and teeth. Magnesium is also found in the bones; but is needed too for creating protein. Iron plays an important role in blood, specifically, it carries oxygen in the body (2). That's why iron deficiencies can cause you to feel tired, as oxygen may move more slowly throughout your body. The peanut butter will fill you up with 8 grams of protein and healthy fats. Finally, both coffee and tea are full of antioxidants and caffeine to give you a kick start in energy. As a result, you can confidently choose either coffee or tea. If you want to obtain additional health benefits, try drinking green tea.
Following the paleo diet can be pricey. Inexpensive and healthy non-meat protein sources like soy and beans are off-limits, and a recent BMJ Open study shows that healthy meats like lean ground beef and boneless, skinless chicken breasts cost an average of 29 cents more per serving compared to less-healthy ones, such as high-fat ground beef and chicken drumsticks. Even switching from peanut butter to paleo-approved almond butter will cost you—it goes for up to $13 a jar.
Tasmin recently returned home from university 12 pounds heavier! Her experience is typical of the returning college student who's gained their "freshman fifteen." She decided to give the 3 Day Military Diet a try to see if it would help her lose some of the extra weight. Follow her journey through this video. In the vlog, you'll see how she's feeling, how she did with the meals and of course – her results! Tasmin was upbeat throughout the diet, saying she powered through it even though it was a bit tough at times. As you'll see, she exercised while on the diet and also spread out some of the foods, using some parts of meals as snacks. She did well on the diet and lost a total of 6 pounds!
As you're planning your exercise routine- try to keep it varied. Why? A mix of cardio and strength training is best, both for burning calories and building muscle. Unfortunately, many people only focus on cardio, which is a start, but including strength training will make you appear even slimmer as the pounds drop off. In addition, muscle burns more calories than fat when you're at rest, which means that in the long-term you'll burn even more calories.
Mobile apps are being developed to increase compliance with the DASH plan. The DASH Cloud is one such app in development at the Duke Global Health Institute. "We're trying to see how we can leverage technology to promote DASH," Steinberg says. There are thousands of diet and fitness apps to track calories and activity, she says, but few focus on diet quality. It's currently in the testing stage. Steinberg works with one of the original developers of the DASH diet, and she says they want people to be aware of all the nutrients that lower blood pressure. The goal is to pair the DASH Cloud with a good diet tracker app and offer messaging to users that provides ways to increase their DASH score throughout the day.
We Want to Live: The Primal Diet (2005 Expanded Edition) is a book by Aajonus Vonderplanitz. His basic philosophy is that (a) food is to be eaten in a live, raw condition; and (b) a diet rich in raw fats and raw meats from natural sources is essential to health. However his diet includes massive amounts of raw dairy. From the Planets is a book review by Ralph W. Moss. The Live-Food Mailing List discusses the concepts of this book.
The paleo diet (also nicknamed the caveman diet, primal diet, Stone Age diet, and hunter-gatherer diet) is hugely popular these days, and goes by one simple question: What would a caveman eat? Here, we explain what the paleo diet involves, its pros and cons, and, ultimately, what a modern person needs to know to decide whether or not to take the paleo diet plunge.
On his website, Sisson writes that "while the world has changed in innumerable ways in the last 10,000 years (for better and worse), the human genome has changed very little and thus only thrives under similar conditions." This is simply not true. In fact, this reasoning misconstrues how evolution works. If humans and other organisms could only thrive in circumstances similar to the ones their predecessors lived in, life would not have lasted very long.
Primal Body-Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and a Longer Life by Nora Gedgaudas advocates a diet that our paleo ancestors ate. Meat, lots of fat, and seasonal fruits and berries when available. Basically, sugar and starchy carbs are discouraged. You can download a chapter from the author's site. She has a Primal Body, Primal Mind Radio weekly show on Voice of America. It started May 20, 2009, so there are many shows you can listen to. Published June 30, 2011.
The DASH plan was originally developed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension), but it may also reduce the risk of other diseases, including diabetes. It may have the additional benefit of helping you lose weight. People following the DASH plan are encouraged to reduce portion sizes and eat foods rich in blood pressure-lowering nutrients, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Hi Norman. I found your information very helpful. I received my SBD today and quickly put away the frozen foods and sat down to pack up the rest putting each day meals in a plastic bag with the meal plan, highlighting what items I would need to get out of the freezer. (trying to make getting out of the door in the AM easier. I was excited when packing week 1 but quickly got nervous with Phase 2. I was hoping I would receive an actual plan for the 2nd week to help be grasp their method. I am flustered already and haven't started. I tried to find Phase 2 videos to help me select what to eat but the videos were very old. Do you have any suggestions for me or have you done a video for Phase 2? I was a little scared when I saw that there wasn't a pre-planned menu. I'd appreciate any of your help.