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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has underscored the need for a stronger support from the private sector in the creation of high-quality and sustainable jobs to improve the lives of Filipinos.
"The private sector holds the key to the generation of high-quality and sustainable jobs that our country needs. A stronger coordination of the government and the academe with them will help us address the unemployment problem that the country is facing," said Socioeconomic Planning Sec. Arsenio Balisacan.
Balisacan told a recent forum organized by the Ayala Foundation that the rate of unemployment is very high, even among college graduates.
In January 2013, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported that 608,000 people were added to the labor force from the same month last year.
However, the number of the employed increased only by 606,000, which means that about 2,000 people were added to the ranks of the unemployed.
"The rate of unemployment is very high among college graduates, which partly reflects a mismatch between what is produced by schools and what is required by the market. This also shows that there is insufficient conversation between the schools and the firms," said Balisacan.
"Government actions should not substitute for the actions of the private sector. We do not want to solve the unemployment problem with a band-aid solution to create jobs," said Balisacan.
The government is looking into expanding employment opportunities in several priority sectors. These include agri-business, manufacturing, tourism, IT-Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), housing, infrastructure, and logistics.
"These opportunities can be enhanced through increasing the employability of new job entrants through proper and sufficient training. But higher education institutions must also be encouraged to foster tie-ups with businesses and industries, aside from the government," said Balisacan.
He cited current government programs that train new graduates such as the Government Internship Program, Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) and apprenticeship programs with the private sector.
Philippine consumers are among the top prevalent tippers in the Asian region, according to the latest MasterCard's survey of consumer dining habits across the 27 markets.
The other top tippers in the Asian region are consumers from Bangladesh and Thailand, the most generous when it came to tipping in the same survey last year.
Markets where consumers are tightening their purse strings with regard to tipping include Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
In addition, before dining, more than one-third of consumers regularly look for online reviews before making dining out decisions. Asia's most advanced tech markets lead the region with Taiwan, Japan and Singapore most reliant on online reviews when selecting where to eat out.
The survey noted that in the emerging markets in the region — Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh — consumers still prefer recommendations from family and friends.
Interestingly, after dining, Chinese, Malaysian and Thai consumers are the most likely to post reviews on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, with about 1 in 2 respondents in these markets reporting that they regularly post comments online following their dining experience.
In terms of spending, Singaporeans take the lead as the region's top spenders on dining, with an average monthly dining spend of US$262. Japanese and Chinese consumers follow closely behind with an average monthly dining spend of US$225 and US$203 respectively.
In contrast, the region's smallest spenders – India and Indonesia – spent only US$17 and US$19, or 3% and 4% of their monthly household income on dining respectively.
"There are big differences between the various cultures in the Asia-Pacific region and their tipping habits, and it's always interesting to see how this is reflected in the research. It is also interesting to see the convergence of the growing online connectivity of Asia/Pacific consumers and their passion for food," says Georgette Tan, group head, Communications, Asia-Pacific of MasterCard.
Going online to check for credit card promotions available also remains popular, particularly in markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong and China where about 1 in 2 respondents do so regularly. Across Asia/Pacific, however, the frequency drops slightly to an average of one in four markets.


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Home Breaking News Eighth murder charge for alleged Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur
Eighth murder charge for alleged Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur
Murder victim Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam
ALLEGED serial killer Bruce McArthur has been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the death of an eighth victim.
McArthur was arrested on January 18 and charged with six counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of Selim Esen, Andrew Kinsman, Soroush Mahmaudi, Dean Lisowick, Majeed Kayhan and Skanda Navaratnam.
Last week, he was charged with the murder of Abdulbasir Faizi, who disappeared on December 29, 2010. He had last been seen in the area of Church and Wellesley streets and his vehicle was recovered on Moore Avenue. His family reported him missing to Peel Regional Police shortly afterwards.
"One of the focuses of the investigation has been on human remains found in planters at Mallory Crescent," said Detective Sergeant Hank Idsinga at a press conference at police headquarters on April 16. "I had previously stated that the remains of at least seven individuals have been located within these planters."
The remains of Kinsman, Mahmaudi, Navaratnam, Esen, Lisowick and Faizi had been previously identified.
On March 5, investigators released a photograph of a deceased man who was believed to be a victim of McArthur, in an attempt to identify him.
The remains of this man have now been identified as Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam, who came to Canada in 2010 from Sri Lanka and resided in Scarborough.
"He was not on file as missing and we have no prior evidence which would link him to the Gay Village," said Idsinga. "We believe that Mr. Kanagaratnam was murdered between the time period of September 3 and December 14, 2015."
He would have been 37 at the time of his murder.
Idsinga said the identification was confirmed with the assistance of an international government agency.
He also acknowledged the work of the officers on Project Prism.
"We knew that, eventually, they would get the job done and would identify this eighth victim," said Idsinga. "The stress and anxiety over dealing with hundreds of tips, hundreds of missing persons' occurrences and dozens of potential identifications for the eighth victim has been enormous. While we are saddened, we are also tremendously proud and relieved to have been able to bring closure to the friends and family of Mr. Kanagaratnam and the seven other victims."
Idsinga thanked those who have come forward and provided tips and encouraged anyone who has not heard from police, or who has information about McArthur, to contact investigators.
People wishing to provide information can do so by calling 416-808-2021. They can also call anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS or 222tips.com.
BY RON FANFAIR – Toronto Police Service
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Press: And are you looking forward to I mean continue on doing webisodes and stuff?
Brian: Yeah. We had a great time with them this summer. I know that NBC is going to keep us incredibly busy this year, doing the regular episodes. I don't know if a primetime episode, whatever you call them now.
Brian: But, you know, I'm sure on our next break again, I know that they've been successful for them and they were fun for us to do, so I'm sure that we'll be doing some more of them.
Press: Is that sort of the same vibe that's happening? Super fans are seeing the show over and over and you're doing other things with your life?
Brian: Well, you know, I actually wouldn't say that because I am a huge fan of the show myself. I love it and I would be watching I'm sure as much as anybody. And I do, again, even though we've just done it or we did it a few weeks ago, I do watch every episode on Thursday night when it comes on. And in fact sometimes we get together and we watch the shows at somebody's house, we still are doing that. Not as much as we were the first two years, just because a lot of times we're still working. But we will still get together and watch the shows.
And sometimes the episode will end on NBC and then one of the producers will have the next week's episode and I never want to watch it because I really enjoy seeing it sort of for the first time on TV. But I think it's more, there was a time two years ago at the end of the year and just different people's schedules and meeting, they made a half hour episode into an hour and they did all the stuff where literally during one week we were working on four episodes at the same time.
So I think they start to sort of blur together in a way. You know, not really remembering which exact episode what was from. And the other thing is that, as I'm sure some of you know online with the deleted scenes, most if not all of the episodes that come back come back after their first edit at like 40 some minutes. And they need to trim it down to somewhere around 22 minutes.
So we produce an incredible amount of extra material and so I think that's part of it, I do watch the episodes, I can't remember where did this take place and you go, oh well that actually never made it in. So there's a lot of that stuff that I think just there's — I would say that I've had to remember more material and so therefore my specific memory gets lost a little bit.
Press: Fair enough. Could Kevin whip up much enthusiasm for a beet eating contest?
Brian: I think Kevin could enjoy a beet eating contest, I really do. Although by the same token I don't think Kevin likes beets. So maybe, maybe not. Maybe not.
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Embeds [Twitter](https://twitter.com) content like a Tweet or a Moment.

## Web Component

You must include each Bento component's required CSS library to guarantee proper loading and before adding custom styles. Or use the light-weight pre-upgrade styles available inline. See [Layout and style](#layout-and-style).

### Import via npm

```sh
npm install @bentoproject/twitter
```

```javascript
import {defineElement as defineBentoTwitters} from '@bentoproject/twitter';
defineBentoTwitters();
```

### Include via `<script>`

```html
<script type="module" src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/bento.mjs" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<script nomodule src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/bento.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<script type="module" src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.mjs" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<script nomodule src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.css" crossorigin="anonymous">
```

### Example

```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <script
      type="module"
      async
      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/bento.mjs"
    ></script>
    <script nomodule src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/bento.js"></script>
    <script
      type="module"
      async
      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.mjs"
    ></script>
    <script
      nomodule
      async
      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.js"
    ></script>
    <link
      rel="stylesheet"
      type="text/css"
      href="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.css"
    />
    <style>
      bento-twitter {
        width: 375px;
        height: 472px;
      }
    </style>
  </head>
  <body>
    <bento-twitter id="my-tweet" data-tweetid="885634330868850689"></bento-twitter>
  </body>
</html>
```

### Layout and style

Each Bento component has a small CSS library you must include to guarantee proper loading without [content shifts](https://web.dev/cls/). Because of order-based specificity, you must manually ensure that stylesheets are included before any custom styles.

```html
<link
  rel="stylesheet"
  type="text/css"
  href="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.css"
/>
```

Alternatively, you may also make the light-weight pre-upgrade styles available inline:

```html
<style>
  bento-twitter {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
</style>
```

#### Container type

The `bento-twitter` component has a defined layout size type. To ensure the component renders correctly, be sure to apply a size to the component and its immediate children (slides) via a desired CSS layout (such as one defined with `height`, `width`, `aspect-ratio`, or other such properties):

```css
bento-twitter {
  height: 100px;
  width: 100%;
}
```

### Attributes

    data-tweetid / data-momentid / data-timeline-source-type (required)
    The ID of the Tweet or Moment, or the source type if a Timeline should be displayed.
In a URL like https://twitter.com/joemccann/status/640300967154597888, 640300967154597888 is the tweet id.
In a URL like https://twitter.com/i/moments/1009149991452135424, 1009149991452135424 is the moment id.
Valid timeline source types include profile, likes, list, collection, url, and widget.

    data-timeline-* (optional)
    When displaying a timeline, further arguments need to be provided in addition to timeline-source-type. For example, data-timeline-screen-name="amphtml" in combination with data-timeline-source-type="profile" will display a timeline of the AMP Twitter account.
For details on the available arguments, see the "Timelines" section in Twitter's JavaScript Factory Functions Guide.

    data-* (optional)
    You can specify options for the Tweet, Moment, or Timeline appearance by setting data- attributes. For example, data-cards="hidden" deactivates Twitter cards.
For details on the available options, see Twitter's docs for tweets, for moments and for timelines.

    title (optional)
    Define a title attribute for the component. The default is Twitter.

### Interactivity and API usage

Programmatically changing any of the attribute values will automatically update the element. For example, changing the tweet id via `data-tweetid` will automatically load the new tweet:

```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <script
      type="module"
      async
      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/bento.mjs"
    ></script>
    <script nomodule src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/bento.js"></script>
    <script
      type="module"
      async
      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.mjs"
    ></script>
    <script
      nomodule
      async
      src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.js"
    ></script>
    <link
      rel="stylesheet"
      type="text/css"
      href="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/bento-twitter-1.0.css"
    />
    <style>
      bento-twitter {
        width: 375px;
        height: 472px;
      }
    </style>
  </head>
  <body>
    <bento-twitter id="my-tweet" data-tweetid="885634330868850689">
    </bento-twitter>
    <div class="buttons" style="margin-top: 8px">
      <button id="change-tweet">Change tweet</button>
    </div>

    <script>
      (async () => {
        const twitter = document.querySelector('#my-tweet');

        // set up button actions
        document.querySelector('#change-tweet').onclick = () => {
          twitter.setAttribute('data-tweetid', '495719809695621121');
        };
      })();
    </script>
  </body>
</html>
```

---

## Preact/React Component

### Import via npm

```sh
npm install @bentoproject/twitter
```

```javascript
import React from 'react';
import {BentoTwitter} from '@bentoproject/twitter/react';
import '@bentoproject/twitter/styles.css';

function App() {
  return <BentoTwitter tweetid="1356304203044499462"></BentoTwitter>;
}
```

### Layout and style

#### Container type

The `BentoTwitter` component has a defined layout size type. To ensure the component renders correctly, be sure to apply a size to the component and its immediate children (slides) via a desired CSS layout (such as one defined with `height`, `width`, `aspect-ratio`, or other such properties). These can be applied inline:

```jsx
<BentoTwitter
  style={{width: 300, height: 100}}
  tweetid="1356304203044499462"
></BentoTwitter>
```

Or via `className`:

```jsx
<BentoTwitter
  className="custom-styles"
  tweetid="1356304203044499462"
></BentoTwitter>
```

```css
.custom-styles {
  height: 100px;
  width: 100%;
}
```

## Props

    tweetid / momentid / timelineSourceType (required)
    The ID of the Tweet or Moment, or the source type if a Timeline should be displayed.
In a URL like https://twitter.com/joemccann/status/640300967154597888, 640300967154597888 is the tweet id.
In a URL like https://twitter.com/i/moments/1009149991452135424, 1009149991452135424 is the moment id.
Valid timeline source types include profile, likes, list, collection, url, and widget.

    card / conversations (optional)
    When displaying a tweet, further arguments can be provided in addition to tweetid. For example, cards="hidden" in combination with conversation="none" will display a tweet without additional thumbnails or comments.

    limit (optional)
    When displaying a moment, further arguments can be provided in addition to moment. For example, limit="5" will display an embedded moment with up to five cards.

    timelineScreenName / timelineUserId (optional)
    When displaying a timeline, further arguments can be provided in addition to timelineSourceType. For example, timelineScreenName="amphtml" in combination with timelineSourceType="profile" will display a timeline of the AMP Twitter account.

    options (optional)
    You can specify options for the Tweet, Moment, or Timeline appearance by passing in an object to the options prop.
For details on the available options, see Twitter's docs for tweets, for moments and for timelines. Note: When passing in the `options` prop, make sure to optimize or memoize the object:

const TWITTER_OPTIONS = {
  // make sure to define these once globally!
};
function MyComponent() {
  // etc
  return (
    &ltTwitter optionsProps={TWITTER_OPTIONS} />
  );
}

    title (optional)
    Define a title for the component iframe. The default is Twitter.

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Declining Covid-19 infection rate welcomed
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GROBLERSDAL –During its bi-weekly virtual meeting on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, the Sekhukhune District Covid-19 Command Council (DCC) heard that the number of Covid-19 cases stood at 15.
The DCC noted that since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of 2748 people who tested positive for the virus in the district have since recovered. Sadly, 61 people have lost their lives due to Covid-19 complications.
While the council further noted and welcomed the fact that the district's rate of infections was declining, it expressed sadness at the news that six people lost their lives due to Covid-19 related since the 30th of October 2020.
Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayor, Stanley Ramaila, who chairs the DCC, said sent sincere condolences to families and friends of the compatriots who lost the battle against Covid-19.
Ramaila said the DCC embraced the decision by cabinet that from the 25th November 2020, all South Africans ought to observe five days of mourning for the compatriots who were the victims of Covid-19 and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
"We remind all people of Sekhukhune to wear a black armband or other signs of mourning during this period," said Ramaila.
The council reminded community members to continue to adhere to all health protocols as many people would be socializing during the upcoming festive season.
"We must keep in mind at all times that the fight against coronavirus will be won only if we protect ourselves and our loved ones as individuals," said Ramaila.
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The largest event of its kind in the UK, Brighton's Artists Open Houses festival (AOH) takes place in Brighton, Hove and beyond over four weekends of May, starting Sat 6 May. Over 1,500 artists and makers participate, exhibiting at around 200 houses and studio spaces across the city and bringing in over 200,000 visitors to this free event.
AOH helps artists connect with audiences in self-curated, non-traditional art spaces. This often means visiting artists' own homes, offering festival-goers an exclusive snapshot of how artists live in this vibrant and creative city. It also offers the chance to buy artwork directly from the artists and makers themselves, from original paintings, prints, graffiti arts, ceramics and textiles to photography, sculpture, crafts, jewellery and more. "Brighton & Hove is an incredibly creative city with a wealth of talent," says Judy Stevens, Artists Open Houses Festival Director. "The festival is a fantastic platform for artists and makers, and it's a testament to its success that so many artists of all ages and at all stages of their careers choose to take part."
Now celebrating his 17th Open House show, Dion Salvador Lloyd (above) is again opening his studio on Hove's Goldstone Villas to the public. He'll be exhibiting new contemporary landscape oil paintings alongside new limited edition prints. Recently, he's enjoyed his work being selected and hung at both The ING Discerning Eye 2016 and The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) 2016. Visitors will be able to see how Dion surrounds himself with sensory inspiration, nature, collected and found objects and hear the music that inspires his work.
Festival highlights include AOH 2017 Brochure cover artist Penelope Kenny's A Curious Taxonomy collection, exploring the relationship between humans and other animals, creating hybrids of fascinating new creatures. Penelope creates limited edition textiles, fine art screen prints, wallpapers and books using hand-made inks made from pure pigments and metallic glazes. Colour Laine, a hidden North Laine gem, will be opening for their 5th year of participating in AOH. They'll be showcasing Zoe Murphy's screen-printed furniture and textiles from Margate & Mexico (Liberty of London, Kirstie's Vintage Home) and Toby 'fotobes' Mason's Lomographic film photography. The Socially Engaged Art Salon (SEAS) will exhibit the provocative installation The New Union Flag by Gil Mualem Doron (above), which reflects on England's colonial past and Britain's present multicultural society. Also being exhibited are The Migrant English Project's members' collages on ceramics, and Louise Purbrick and Elaine Ortiz' project !Make it Happen!: Homes for Refugees.
Artists Open Houses festival comes to venues across Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas on weekends between Sat 6 – Mon 29 May.
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Grooming your hound helps keep it clean and healthy and minimizes the shedding of hair around the house.
For showing purposes, grooming the hound is essential if it is to be competitive. Aesthetics apart a rough shaggy coat can obscure the underlying conformation of the hound to the judge who may have very little time to devote to an individual animal.
The best way to learn how to groom a wolfhound is to observe experienced owners doing it. If a newcomer to the breed wishes to show their hound the breeder will often give advice as they want their hounds to appear to best effect in the ring. It is best to groom a hound several weeks before a show to avoid a newly-shorn appearance.
The IWC occasionally holds grooming clinics and these are posted on this site and/or emailed to members.
The photograph below shows some basic grooming instruments and their purpose.
Finishing combs are used to remove debris and for those final touches just before the dog enters the ring.
Stripping knives are used to remove excess hair all over the body, especially around the neck area and anywhere where the coat is thick and unmanageable. It can also be used to strip hair from the hounds ears to emphasize the small size and the double fold. Ear hair should ideally be stripped by gripping it between thumb and forefinger and pulled out without discomfort to the dog.
Thinning shears are used to blend transitional lines and smoothly thin out bulky areas of the coat, such as the ruff that can develop around the neck. Single-sided shears remove coat rapidly while double sided shears are for a fine finish.
A Slicker brush is used for removing loose and dead hair from the hound's undercoat.
A Stripping comb acts like a rake and is used to rapidly remove thick and/or matted coat.
The following series of "before and after" photographs of the same dog ( Photos by kind permission of Mo Aiken, California USA.) show the effect of good grooming on a hounds appearance.
A lways like to strip when the dog is unwashed. The coat is more "sticky" and easier to grip when it still has natural oils on it. Once you have groomed then you can wash the dog and just tidy up afterward.
Always, ALWAYS increase your hound's confidence and sociability by touching him often. Regularly touching your dog gives you a chance to see if they have anything that wasn't there before. This should be done weekly.
Don't decide to strip out a very hairy hound the day before a show. The coat will need time to settle and it is better to bath at least a week before a show to let the natural harshness return after shampooing. Start by stripping a little each day preferably when the hound is tired, as he will resist less. Remember, stripping should never be obvious so you should never see scissor or stripping knife marks in the coat.
Too little stripping is far better than too much. Bald patches on your dog do nothing for his/her image or chances in the ring!
Stripping will improve the quality of your dog's coat and make him more comfortable.
Finger and thumb stripping is the absolute best way to get the best results and the right look. Any tools such as stripping knives, Mars Coat King etc always cut the coat rather than stripping it out. Where possible use your fingers to strip and if you find it difficult use an old-fashioned rubber finger or a latex glove to give you grip on the hair.
Always start by brushing (use a slicker brush) thoroughly then combing with a very fine-tooth comb. Make sure you brush absolutely everywhere. From between the toes to under the tail and around all those sensitive areas that get so mucky and matted. Then you can stand back and look at your dog and decide what needs to be tidied up.
Always start on the head, specifically the ears. The ears should ALWAYS be hand stripped. They are a small enough area to work on without making mistakes or tiring your hands. Always check the inside of the ears and make sure they are clean and pink and not smelling. Do not use ear buds in your dog's ear. A good ear cleaner is – 1/4mm Thayer's witch hazel, 3/4 mm Aloe Vera Gel and 2-4 drops Tea Tree Oil.
Remember – on the head, don't strip forward of the line from the corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth down to the tip of the nose. If absolutely necessary trim a very, very long beard down.
Move onto the neck, arguably the most difficult area to strip. The hair is thick and strong for good reason. It provides protection should it be needed in an encounter with a wolf. But, lots of hair on the neck makes it look short and stuffy. Use thinning shears or the Mars Coat King and then finish by hand stripping.
The body usually requires less work. You are only going to tidy the dog's outline. The only area that will need a bit of harder effort will be the dogs underline i.e. the belly area.
Strip the hair tufts off the elbows.
Strip the hair tufts off the hocks.
Strip the big hair tuft at the base of the tail.
The whole outline of the dog from tip of the nose to the end of the tail should be one continuous smooth curvy line. No dips or bumps.
The outer edges of the feet should be neatened. Make sure the nails are cut often and kept short. This will improve the shape of the foot. If the dog has dewclaws still attached, don't forget to trim the nails on these too.
Some people do not like stripping their hounds and prefer a more natural shaggy look. However, if you do show your dog, then if the judge has to come to a final decision between two evenly matched dogs, the groomed dog may have the advantage.


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More children aren't receiving vaccines from their doctors, CDC says
Since 2001, the percentage of unvaccinated babies and toddlers quadrupled from 0.3 percent to 1.3 percent in 2015, the CDC says.
More children aren't receiving vaccines from their doctors, CDC says Since 2001, the percentage of unvaccinated babies and toddlers quadrupled from 0.3 percent to 1.3 percent in 2015, the CDC says. Check out this story on theadvertiser.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/10/12/cdc-vaccines-more-children-not-getting-immunization-shots/1613251002/
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While most children receive vaccines, the percentage of those who don't has quadrupled since 2001, according to federal health data.(Photo: FatCamera, Getty Images)
A small but growing population of children are not getting vaccinated, according to federal health data.
While most children are receiving recommended immunizations, the number of children who aren't being vaccinated by 24-months-old has been gradually increasing, a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Uninsured and Medicaid-insured children were less likely to be vaccinated, according to the 2017 survey. The survey used data from the 2017 National Immunization Survey-Child and focused on children ages 19- to 35-months-old.
Since 2001, the percentage of unvaccinated babies and toddlers quadrupled from 0.3 percent to 1.3 percent in 2015.
Health officials warn that avoiding vaccines could trigger disease outbreaks. For example, measles was believed to be eliminated in 2000, but the CDC notes that outbreaks continue to persist each year — which could be tied to children not receiving the measles vaccine.
Childhood vaccines are controversial, as even celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D said she plans to raise a "natural" child without vaccinations. However, the medical community insist that vaccines tremendously help protect children against serious diseases. The CDC notes that current vaccine recommendations are backed by extensive research.
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George Fludas (* 10. Oktober 1966 in Chicago) ist ein US-amerikanischer Musiker (Schlagzeug) des Modern Jazz.

Leben und Wirken
Fludas, der in Chicago aufwuchs, wurde durch seinen Vater beeinflusst, der gleichfalls Schlagzeuger war. Er besuchte die Lane Tech High School, an der er Musikunterricht hatte und Perkussionist in deren Konzertband und Orchester war. Nachdem er 1985 und 1986 die Musikschule der Roosevelt University besuchte, begann er als freischaffender Musiker in seiner Heimatstadt mit Von Freeman, Jodie Christian und Lin Halliday zu arbeiten, seit den 1990er-Jahren auch mit Musikern wie Eric Alexander, Rob Mazurek und Bobby Broom. 2000/01 war er Mitglied im Trio von Ray Brown; außerdem spielte er u. a. mit Johnny Griffin, Cedar Walton, Hank Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Frank Wess, Bobby Hutcherson und Diana Krall und trat international auf, etwa mit Benny Green auf dem Jazzfestival Bern oder mit Monty Alexander bei Umbria Jazz.

In Chicago tritt er regelmäßig in Clubs wie The Green Mill, Pete Miller's und The Jazz Showcase auf, u. a. mit Ira Sullivan (A Family Affair, 2011). Des Weiteren spielte er im Trio des Pianisten Ron Perrillo und im Chicago Jazz Orchestra, in New York mit Rick Germanson, Jerry Weldon, Ben Paterson und Michael Weiss. Im Bereich des Jazz war er zwischen 1991 und 2018 an 60 Aufnahmesessions beteiligt, u. a. auch bei Monty Alexander, Geof Bradfield und Doug Lawrence. 2018 legte Fludas unter eigenem Namen das Album Organ Quartet vor, das er mit Scott Burns, Kyle Asche und Pete Benson eingespielt hatte.

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Rift Valley Fever – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
Dec 6, 2019 | Syndication Cloud
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Rift Valley fever (RVF) may not be a familiar name, but it is a viral disease you should know about if you deal with domestic animals.
RVF is an acute, fever-causing viral disease commonly noticed in domesticated animals (such as buffalo, goats, cattle, sheep, and camels), with the ability to both infect and cause illness in humans.
The Rift Valley Fever disease is caused by a virus called RVF, which is a member of the genus Phlebovirus belonging to the Bunyaviridae family. The illness was first reported in livestock by vet officers in Kenya's Rift Valley in the early periods of the 1910s.
RVF is an illness that may occur anywhere, but it is generally found in regions of southern and eastern Africa where sheep and cattle are rared. Also, the virus exists in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar and West Africa.
The first case of the Rift Valley fever outbreak identified outside Africa happened in September 2000 in Saudi Arabia and subsequently, Yemen.
RVF outbreaks can have significant societal consequences, including a massive reduction in trade and economic losses. The virus mostly affects livestock, leading to disease and abortion in domesticated animals, which is a vital source of income for many.
The most notable RVF epizootic (outbreaks of disease in animal populations are known as "epizootics.") was recorded in Kenya between 1950-1951, leading to the death of about 100,000 sheep.
Additionally, epizootic outbreaks of the RVF increases the possibility of contact between infected animals and humans, which may cause epidemics of RVF in humans.
An example of such occurrence took place in 1977 when the virus was noticed in Egypt ( it was possibly imported from infected animals from Sudan) and caused a massive outbreak of RVF among both humans and animals to cause the death of over 600 humans.
Another example of Rift Valley Fever spillover into human populations happened in West Africa in 1987 and was traced to the construction of the Senegal River Project.
The Senegal River project leads to flooding in the lower Senegal River area, causing an alteration of the ecological conditions and interactions between humans and animals. As a result, a massive RVF outbreak happened in animals and humans.
People get infected with Rift Valley Fever virus (RVFV) via contact with body fluids, blood, or tissues of RVFV-infected animals, primarily livestock.
This direct contact with infected animals can happen during veterinary procedures such as assisting the animal with giving birth or slaughter. In laboratory settings, infection from breathing in contaminated droplets (aerosol transmission) has been recorded.
Less commonly, people may get infected with RVFV from bites of mosquitoes infected with the virus and, rarely, from other biting bugs that are infected with the virus on their mouthparts. However, a spread of RVFV from person to person has never been documented.
Several species of mosquito can spread the RVF virus, and these differ by region. Environmental influences, especially rainfall, are a vital risk factor for outbreaks in both people and animals. Rift Valley Fever outbreaks have been noticed during years with hefty rainfall and localized flooding.
The Rift Valley Fever Virus transmission cycle looks something like this:
The RVF virus can be transferred from female mosquitos to their young through the eggs (this is known as vertical transmission).
In the mosquito eggs, the virus stays viable (infectious) for many years during hot and dry conditions.
Excessive rainfall helps more mosquito eggs to hatch.
As the population of mosquitos increases, there will also be an increase in the potential for the virus to spread to the people and animals.
RVFV outbreaks in animals, most especially livestock, cause increased handling of sick animals, which then causes a higher risk of exposure to the virus for handlers.
The RVF virus has a 2-6 days incubation period following infection and can lead to several disease syndromes. People with RVF most commonly either suffer no symptoms or have a mild illness associated with a fever and liver problems.
Patients who get sick usually experience generalized weakness, fever, back pain, and dizziness at the start of the illness. Typically, patients get better within two days to a week after the start of the illness.
However, a little percentage (8-10%) of individuals who get infected with RVFV suffer a lot more severe symptoms, including:
Ocular disease ( these are diseases affecting the eye), which may accompany the mild symptoms like those described above.
There may also be the occurrence of lesions on the eyes between 1-3 weeks after the start of initial symptoms with patients reporting decreased or blurred vision.
For many patients, lesions go away after 10-12 weeks; however, for patients with lesions showing up in the macula, approximately 50% of them will suffer from permanent loss of their sight.
Encephalitis or inflammation of the brain, which may lead to headaches, seizures, or coma, is another symptom. This happens in less than 1% of patients and shows up 1-4 weeks after the appearance of the first symptoms.
Though it is rare for people to die from this, neurological deficits that may sometimes be severe may persist. Hemorrhagic fever may happen in below 1% of all RVF patients, but fatality for people who develop these symptoms is about 50%.
The signs of hemorrhaging may start with jaundice and some other symptoms of liver impairment, followed by bloody stool, vomiting blood or bleeding from skin, nose, gums, and injection sites. These symptoms show up 2-4 days with death usually occurring 3-6 days after.
Because most cases of human RVF infections are self-limiting and mild, a specific treatment for the Rift Valley Fever has not been established. The serious, but rare, cases are largely limited to supportive care.
The most prevalent complication linked with the RVF is an inflammation of the retina (a structure that connects the nerves of the eye to the brain). Because of this, approximately 1% – 10% of affected people may have permanent loss of vision.
A person's chances of getting infected by the virus can be reduced by taking measures to lessen contact with body fluids, tissues, or blood of infected animals and protecting themselves against mosquito bites and other bloodsucking bugs.
The use of mosquito bednets and repellents are two useful methods. For persons who work with animals in the RVF-endemic areas, putting on protective equipment to shield themselves from any exposure to blood or tissues of infected animals is a vital protective measure.
Several challenges and questions remain in the prevention and control of RVF. Knowledge regarding the maintenance of viruses and transmission within different species of mosquito and the risk factors linked with severe cases of Rift Valley Fever in humans is still being studied.
Potentially, establishing case surveillance and environmental monitoring systems may aid in the control and prediction of RVF outbreaks in the future.
There are currently no vaccines available for human vaccination.
There are different types of vaccines for veterinary use. There are killed vaccines, and they are not practical in routine animal field vaccination because of the need for multiple injections.
The Live vaccines require just one injection, but they are known to cause abortions and congenital disabilities in sheep and induce only low-level protection in cattle.
There is a live-attenuated vaccine called MP-12 that has demonstrated promising outcomes in laboratory trials in domestic animals.
Still, more studies are required before the vaccine can be released for field use. The live-attenuated clone 13 vaccine is another promising one that was recently registered and is now used in South Africa.
There are alternative vaccines that use recombinant molecular constructs and are still in development with promising outcomes.
In addition, surveillance (close monitoring for RVF infection in humans and animal populations) is necessary to learn more about how the RVF virus infection gets transmitted and to formulate effective measures to reduce the number of infections.
Risk of exposure
Approximately 1% of people infected with the RVFV end up dying of the disease. By contrast, the case-fatality proportions for infected domestic animals are significantly higher, with the RVFV infection-causing abortion in almost 100% of pregnancies.
For humans, studies have revealed that sleeping outdoors at night in places where an outbreak may occur and spending time in rural areas could be a risk factor for exposure to mosquito and other bug vectors.
Abattoir workers, animal herdsmen, veterinarians, and other people who work with potentially-infected animals in areas where the virus is present have a higher risk of infection.
There is also a higher chance of International travelers getting the disease when they go to RVF-endemic locations during times when epidemics are occurring.
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Having the opportunity to immerse myself into the agricultural systems in New Zealand was truly eye opening as I was able to pick up some new and different ways to farm more efficiently. Some of their practices include land rotations to avoid overusing the soil. Another innovative method was pastoral farming which utilizes both cattle and sheep to take care of crops. Once-a-day milking is new concept at No. 1 Dairy farm as well as the general milking method in the United States is twice-a-day milking. Low input farming was very surprising to me as well as farms tried to utilize everything on the farm to feed and care for the animals without buying or importing products from other farms. This method tried to keep everything contained within one location so that further helps lowering emissions due to transporting the material.
This was truly an enriching experience that cemented my career aspirations through immersing myself in the New Zealand agribusiness culture. The opportunity to work with and intern for an international business gave me the insight to appreciate the complexities within corporations at home.
My experience in Cape Town was definitely one of a kind. Everyday I woke up to a beautiful view of the mountains and was awaited by adventure. I learned a lot about myself and the culture in Cape Town. My group made a trip to the Nelson Mandela Museum and this was by far one of the most meaningful events for me. I say this because as a student of color, Nelson Mandela is someone that I have grown up hearing about and learning about everything he went through. I never would've thought that I'd get the chance to step into the prison he spent 18 years in. I never would've thought that I'd get to take a boat ride in an ocean that he once did. So for me, this was a meaningful moment in my trip because it felt surreal.
I can not wait to go back to Cape Town! This trip felt like a dream come true.


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Gareth Edwards' Godzilla was praised for taking an art house approach to blockbuster fodder but did you miss the key clue to understanding the film?
Some of the biggest scheduling news of 2016 came from major studios doubling down on their investments in their iconic monster movie franchises, planning ambitious slates for over the next five years on some high-concept and big-budget films. Warner Brothers has committed themselves to a gargantuan project involving legendary B-movie heroes King Kong and Godzilla, all built off of the back of Gareth Edwards' 2014 film Godzilla. It may not have been to every fan's liking but the film made enough of a profit, and wide enough approval, to greenlight projects stretching to 2020.
The most frequent complaints that you'll hear about Edwards' Godzilla will be about the big lizard himself. The primary criticism often being that, if we're to view Godzilla as being either a protagonist or a force for good in the film, we're never really shown a clear reason for him to be involved or connected to the plot. Also many were stumped by the film's decision to show Godzilla being somehow spiritually connected to the film's main protagonist, Aaron Taylor-Johnson's bomb-tec. This may, however, be due to Edwards burying the lede on Godzilla's motivations in the film.
Ken Watanabe's character, Dr. Ishiro Serizawa, frequently refers to Godzilla as a force of nature. Needing no understanding or reasoning, operating beyond the laws of humans. But there are a lot of similarities between Edwards' approach to Godzilla and the approach he used in his breakout monster film, aptly titled Monsters, in 2010. He's clearly very big on naturalism and finding the beauty in animal instincts which are often portrayed as being immoral or base.
Monsters was a film ultimately about attraction and sex while Godzilla is a film ultimately about procreation and lineage. It is a film about protecting offspring and, most specifically, a film about the relationship between fathers and sons.
The film is full to bursting with imagery relating to this. The central relationship of the film is between Taylor-Johnson's Ford Brody and Bryan Cranston's Joe Brody, a man haunted by his inability to fully protect his family from this unstoppable force which ends up taking his life too.
In his dying words to Ford, he implores him to protect his own son "no matter what." Dr Serizawa carries with him a watch given to him by his father, stopped at the moment when the bomb hit Hiroshima, was his father's proximity to the blast what caused his death too? On an airport train system a mother and father lose their son and Ford must look after him. At the police station Ford notices a father punishing his son, emphasizing the role reversal he feels with his own father. It's clearly a recurring theme and it's one which completely explains the connection Edwards makes between Ford and Godzilla.
At the beginning of the film Dr Serizawa and his right hand, Dr. Vivienne Graham (who refers to him as "sensei" in the film, a term which literally translates as "born before"), inspect the cave which had unleashed the MUTO, the film's primary antagonist. Inside, with the MUTO spores, they find a colossal skeleton which Graham first believes could be Godzilla but Serizawa states that the fossil is too old. While it looks to be exactly like Godzilla it is from a time before him – and this is the key to understanding the entire film. Is this the remains of Godzilla's father?
Godzilla is always consciously referred to as being male (and also asexual in franchise canon) as well as being the last of his kind. The MUTO spores are described as being parasitic, clearly implying that they are what killed the Godzilla-like creature in the cave. Serizawa posits that Godzilla is a force to restore natural order, or balance, but is he also, like Ford Brody, avenging the death of his father by killing the creature which killed them?
To avenge the death of one's father is a historically classic staple of cultures with strict honour codes, particularly in Japan where it falls under the traditional practice referred to as katakiuchi. While it's just one of many subtextual meanings in Godzilla (the use of nuclear energy and weaponry being another huge aspect of the film) it is one which explains the core motivation of Godzilla himself.
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[By Nina Johansson, Stockholm, Sweden] Sketching during winter either means sketching indoors, or encountering all kinds of problems with your sketching material, if you insist on sketching outdoors. I´m constantly trying to prolong the time I can work on a sketch in the cold, but on the whole - to preserve my fingers, mostly - I have to work much faster, simplify more, and then finish a few details indoors.
The first thing to keep in mind is of course clothing - standing still outdoors for half an hour is a whole other story than running between public transport and home/work. Winter jacket, thermo trousers, three layers of mittens, a knitted cap, and winter shoes with wool socks is a standard minimum for me.
Then to the various quirks with the sketching gear. I can´t use fountain pens in cold temperatures. Whatever ink I try, it freezes in the pen below zero, and it never dries on the paper, even above zero. I use fineliner or, when it´s too cold even for those, pencil.
Watercolours are tricky. Of course, water freezes. So to keep it reasonably fluid, I add at least 50% alcohol to the paint water (vodka or something else that does not have added flavor or colour). I use waterbrushes, or bring a travel brush that I don´t treasure too much.
Watercolours do act a little differently on the paper if it´s below -5°C or so, becoming a semi-frozen layer of coloured slush on the page (as in the sketch above), sometimes making quite beautiful crystal patterns on the paper. However, when I bring the sketchbook indoors, the paint melts and everything is wet again, so then you can keep working with it for a bit. This means I only add one layer of paint outdoors, almost like taking down colour notes, then add more layers once it´s possible, when the paper has dried up a bit.
The actual paint in the palette pans don´t seem to be harmed by adding alcohol in the water. There is a bit of residue on top of the paint wells afterwards, but as soon as I paint with clean water again, that top layer seem to wash off quickly, and the paints act perfectly normal.
My freezy sketches always look a bit different than my normal work - sloppier, faster and sometimes with pencil smudges across the page (thick mittens don´t make for delicate work...), but I´m not at all sure that´s a negative thing.


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How To Become Vegan in 20 Creative Ways
Whether you're just beginning your vegan journey or you're a vegan veteran, we could all use a dose of inspiration and motivation. We can assure you this post is all you need to rededicate yourself to a healthy and ethical life of veganism.
When the Vomad Life surveyed vegans on why they decided to eliminate animal products from their diet, the results were overwhelming. A staggering 80% of them turned vegan because of animal ethics. Health reasons came in second and ethics for the environment followed behind.
Whether you're doing it (or thinking about doing it) for yourself, the animals, or the world, we are here to support you on your journey. In this article, we'll look into the top 20 vegan makers that convinced hundreds and thousands of others to go--and stay--vegan.
Get comfy because we're uncovering the best documentaries, vegan activists, and organizations that you need to be following.
How to Become Vegan
Earlier this year, the people of Veganuary asked their social media channels what inspired them to go vegan. Let's explore the top 20 answers!
1. The Animals
"The Animals" manifesto by Sue Co is a booklet composed of 115 black-and-white woodcut illustrations. It's the essence of animal rights advocacy.
Each picture, containing only a few (if any) words, depicts the horrible conditions animals live in as well as their basic rights being stripped from them. You can view excerpts from the book here.
2. Veganuary
Veganuary is a movement that motivates people to try veganism for 31 days. It started in January 2014 in the UK but since then has reached across the globe, in an effort to reduce animal suffering.
You don't have to wait until January to make a change. Now you can take the pledge and start your 31 pledge to avoid animal products at any time of the year. Sign up here and get inspired.
3. What the Health
This viral documentary, What the Health, found on Netflix exposes the secret of preventing and reversing chronic diseases--plot twist, it's veganism--and investigates why America's top health organizations are keeping the facts from us.
This documentary will seriously change your perspective on the health issues surrounding animal products and shed major light on the corruption within professional organizations. Add it to your watch list immediately.
4. Gary Yourofsky
Animal rights activist Gary Yourofsky, is a big name in contemporary veganism. He is known for his speeches, youtube videos, and involvement in the animal rights community.
He was sponsored by PETA for a number of years. His activism, often extreme, has ranged from everything from lectures and protests to freeing minks from a farm where they held in captivity. He's been arrested 13 times and banned from entering Canada and the UK.
5. James Aspey
If you thought all vegans told you about being vegan, you'd be wrong. James Aspey is famous for taking a one year vow of silence as a form of activism to raise awareness for animals and promote peace.
Aspey had a rough start in life facing leukemia at 17. Once he recovered, he dealt with drug abuse and eating disorders in his early twenties. After finding veganism, it changed his life, and he's now helping others make the change. His story is truly inspiring, read it here.
6. Cowspiracy
Want another great Netflix documentary to reassure that switching to veganism is a great move for the environment? Check out Cowspiracy.
This educational yet humorous documentary takes you through Kip Andersen's shocking journey as he goes behind the scenes of the agricultural industry to uncover it's destructive secrets. Get the facts here and see how animal agriculture is slowly killing our earth.
7. Earthlings
Earthlings is yet another eye-opening documentary that reveals the horrible truth behind factory farms, research labs, puppy mills.
Filmmakers use hidden cameras to expose the day to day acts behind animal testing and how animals are treated when held in captivity. This documentary delves into the animal abuse behind these five industries: food, clothing, entertainment, science, and our pets.
8. Earthling Ed
Earthling Ed is a huge vegan activist who is famous for driving around the UK in The Big Vegan Activism Van. He is known for making inspiring speeches, interviewing people in the streets, and starting the Official Animal Rights March. Check out his youtube videos and get inspired.
9. Forks Over Knives
If you need a little extra boost of inspiration to fuel your vegan diet, head to Netflix and watch the documentary Forks Over Knives.
This astounding film shows how eliminating animal products can not only decrease the risk of severe diseases like cancer and diabetes but can also reverse them.
10. Freelee
Freelee, or more commonly known as the 'banana girl,' is a public activist for the raw vegan diet and a very popular vegan blogger on Instagram and YouTube.
She recently left her life in Australia to live off the grid in South America. You can find her living deep in the jungle "free of clothes, labels, shoes, makeup, and shaving."
11. Vegucated
The 2011 film Vegucated follows three people from New York City who try a vegan diet for six weeks. During this time, they're interviewed and 'vegucated' on the secrets behind animal agriculture and the health issues surrounding animal products.
This is an excellent film for new vegans who are also taking their first steps towards veganism.
12. Evanna Lynch
Don't recognize this name? Maybe you know her better as Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter.
Evanna proves to be an inspiring role model for vegans and veg-curious people. She created her podcast, The Chickpeeps, to fuel your vegan journey in a fun and light-hearted, yet educational, way. Check it out today.
"When you love your vegan life, people are naturally curious."
-Evanna Lynch
13. Ellen Fisher
Ellen Fisher is a famous vegan mommy blogger in Maui, Hawaii. Her passions lie in veganism, breastfeeding, home birthing, and gentle parenting.
She's been vegan for over ten years now; she and her husband also raise their young boys vegan. Check out her inspiring blog full of FAQs, recipes, and great tips for vegan mamas.
14. PETA
If you think PETA is just known for throwing fake blood on people who wear fur, then you have a lot to catch up on. PETA, people for the ethical treatment of animals, does an unreal amount of good for animals as well as inspire others to make the switch.
Step up for the animals and join PETA's cause today.
15. Monami Frost
This tattooed vegan badass, Monami Frost, is known all of the internet for her inspirational vegan Instagram posts and youtube videos. From there, she's started a vegan clothing line, Frost Streetwear, and now opening a vegan burger restaurant.
16. Rich Roll
Rich Roll, a vegan, ultra-endurance athlete makes 40 years old look damn good. Seriously, google image search him. Prior to turning 40, Rich switched to a diet that eliminated animal products to improve his health which was slowly deteriorating.
Since then he's performed outrageous athletic feats like running 40 miles and swimming the six miles across the Stockholm Archipelago. He shatters the vegan stereotype that vegans are thin and malnourished.
17. John Joseph
The world's toughest vegan & wellness guru, John Joseph, has inspired hundreds of people to go vegan based on his raw vegan advocacy. He dabbles in everything from music, writing, triathlons, to even running a yoga studio.
When you hear the term wellness guru, we can assure you that John Joseph isn't what comes to mind. From starvation, foster homes, a crack addiction, and homelessness to becoming a rock star, ironman athlete, and a raw vegan advocate, John surely breaks the mold.
Check out his youtube channel for the hard truth--he doesn't sugar coat anything.
18. Goats of Anarchy
Stop whatever you're doing right now (well maybe finish this article) and follow the Instagram account @goatsofanarchy for cuteness overload.
Leanne Lauricella, a staunch vegan, runs a vegan sanctuary for special needs baby goats and her mission is to save the world, one goat at a time.
19. Caitlin Cimini
Caitlin Cimini is the founder of Rancho Relaxo, an animal advocacy nonprofit. Their mission is to take in abused animals, spread the word for animal rights, and be their voice.
Starting from a single horse, Caitlin has taken in horses, hens, foster dogs and cats, pigs, goats and sheep into her animal sanctuary.
20. Joey Carbstrong
This animal rights activist from Australia had a tough life before finding veganism. Starting out as an alcohol and drug abuser, he soon turned to gangs and found himself in prison. There he had a change of heart and realized he wanted to help the less fortunate.
He soon concluded that animals need the most help since they don't have a voice of their own. He traded in his old life to fight for the rights of animals. He is now known for his sobriety and animal advocacy.
Who or What Inspired You to Go Vegan?
Have you watched any of the above documentaries or herd any of these vegan makers?
If anyone asks you how to become vegan, be sure to share this article with them so they can join us in making the change for a better world and a healthier body.
For all things, vegans, check out our blog.


Three months ago, President Donald Trump offered to donate $1 million to charity if Sen. Elizabeth Warren, one of his potential 2020 rivals, took a DNA test proving her Native American heritage.
Now the Massachusetts Democrat wants the president to pay up.
On Monday, Warren launched her most aggressive campaign to date rebutting claims the president has made about her heritage. That campaign included the public release of a report by a Stanford genetics professor who analyzed a sample of her DNA and found "strong evidence" that it included Native American ancestry between six and 10 generations ago.
The president does not appear to be in a hurry to make the donation. Asked Monday morning on the South Lawn of the White House about the results of the DNA test, Trump told reporters: "Who cares?"
Trump discussed the million-dollar wager at a July rally in Montana, while stumping in the state against vulnerable Senate incumbent Jon Tester. Giving himself some wiggle room, he said that if he faced Warren in the 2020 election, he would publicly demand she take a DNA test while on television at a presidential debate.
"We will very gently take that kit, and we will slowly toss it, hoping it doesn't hit her and injure her arm, even though it only weighs probably 2 ounces," Trump said at the rally. "And we will say, 'I will give you a million dollars to your favorite charity, paid for by Trump, if you take the test and it shows you're an Indian.'"
"And let's see what she does, right? I have a feeling she will say 'no,' but we'll hold that for the debates!"
Warren, who has said that she would "take a hard look" at a 2020 run after the November midterms are over, apparently wanted to get the testing out of the way ahead of time.
The Massachusetts Democrat is building out a national political operation and has increasingly gone on the offensive against Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot in recent months.
According to a CNN poll released over the weekend, Warren is favored by 8 percent of voters in the crowded pool of potential 2020 Democratic candidates, trailing former Vice President Joe Biden, and her fellow Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Kamala Harris, D-Calif.
In a post on Twitter, Warren asked Trump to donate the money to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, a nonprofit that works to prevent violence against Native women and their children.
"Send them your $1M check, @ realDonaldTrump," Warren tweeted.
The organization did not respond to a request for comment.
It is likely that the results of the test will not quell Trump's criticism of the senator, who the president derisively refers to as "Pocahontas."
Warren has said that her great-great grandmother is at least part Native American, which is consistent with the test results' findings. But the test results also leave open the possibility that Warren's Native American heritage goes back 10 generations, which would make her only 1/1,024 Native American.
An earlier effort to tamp down on the president's claim that Warren has benefited professionally from her Native American heritage has not seemed to yield much success.
In September, the Boston Globe published an article, citing more than 100 interviews, that found that ethnicity was "not a factor" in Warren's professional rise. But that has not stopped the president from claiming otherwise.
As recently as Tuesday, at a rally in Iowa, the president said that Warren has "gotten so many advantages" thanks to her claims of Native American heritage. Two days later, on Fox News, the president continued his attack.
"She can't prove anything," Trump said. "She said her mother told her she had high cheekbones therefore she's got Indian blood. You know what? I have more Indian blood in me than she does, I have none unfortunately. I have none."
But Warren appears to be doubling down on the strategy of forcefully rejecting the president's claims. The release of her DNA test came alongside the roll out of a "fact squad" campaign, including its own website dedicated to combating misinformation about her family history.
Correction: The test results leave open the possibility that Warren's Native American heritage goes back 10 generations, which would make her 1/1,024 Native American. An earlier version misstated the figure.


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Colleen Victoria Foster
March 3, 1990 – December 31, 2019
Colleen Victoria Foster, born March 3, 1990 in Arlington, Virginia, passed into God's arms there on December 31, 2019. She is survived and beloved by her parents, David and Martha Foster; her brother, Kenneth, and his fiancé, Michelle Wei; grandmothers Frances Tyahla and Hazel Foster; uncles and aunts Carolyn Foster Goolsby (Danny), Mary Foster Pennoyer (Ken), Mark Foster, Martha Foster, Tim Tyahla (Linda), and David Tyahla (Lizbet); and cousins Kathleen Goolsby, Andrew Tyahla, Megan Tyahla, and Ben Tyahla. Family and friends will celebrate Colleen's life on February 29, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.
"How do you measure a life," asks one of Colleen's favorite songs from the musical "Rent." To borrow the answer from the song's title, by "Seasons of Love." Colleen loved so many things and so many people.
Colleen loved the theater, from musicals to drama. Blessed with stage presence and a beautiful singing voice, she studied theater and the other arts at Shenandoah University, where she later earned degrees magna cum laude in English and Spanish. From church plays and community theater to high school and University productions, Colleen's performances not only touched all who saw her, but presaged a lifelong passion for connecting with people.
Colleen loved communicating directly with people and understood the limitations of social media. Early in her life, she acquired a command of the English language that she constantly enhanced. While still a toddler she would "write" books (sometimes written on paper by mom or dad while Colleen dictated). Her illustrations were rich beyond her years. As she grew older, she would write notes and letters to friends and family with collages and mosaics that made each a work of art. Her pen pals reported waiting at the mailbox to see what the post office would deliver from Colleen.
Colleen loved using her command of language to create and tell stories. In second grade, she submitted one of her books to WETA public television as part of its competition for young writers. Koshka and Me, Colleen's story of her life with her first cat, won the championship for the region. In addition to showcasing her literary and artistic talents, the book reflected another gift. Throughout, Colleen's illustrations showed very day-to-day experiences enhanced through her love and creativity. One of the pictures showed Koshka and Colleen watching her mom make a phone call in the kitchen while in a strapless ball gown. Throughout her life, Colleen took the mundane and recreated it as magical.
Colleen loved adventure and travel, both with family and on her own. Before she graduated from high school, she had enjoyed a safari in Africa with her dad, climbed over cooled lava with her mom to see Kilauea provide real fireworks in Hawaii on July 4th, and traveled throughout Europe with brother Ken and other friends. Colleen also spent time in the royal game preserve in Thailand and became a certified elephant handler, having spent a couple of weeks assigned to one of the herd and caring for it daily.
Colleen loved helping others. Through Girl Scouts and church, she participated in many service projects and mission trips, both in Northern Virginia and in other parts of the world. She would often use her command of the Spanish language to engage those she was serving. In other parts of the world such as the Czech Republic and Belize, Colleen's singing voice and love of music would be the common language.
Colleen loved animals as well. In addition to cherishing various hermit crabs, fish, turtles, and birds, she adopted cats from animal shelters and barns. As a child, she asked friends to bring gifts for pets to one of her birthday parties. She donated them to a local animal shelter. Her spirit was surely warmed by being reunited with her dearly loved Koshka, Georgia, and Fuzz.
Highly intelligent, Colleen loved both the rigor and the creativity of an academic setting. At Shenandoah, her English credentials earned her a personal visit with the commencement speaker, Nikki Giovanni, on the day of her graduation. Shortly thereafter, Colleen's command of Spanish earned her a spot as a presenter at a nationwide literary conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where most presenters were doctoral candidates or professors. Totally in Spanish, Colleen explained how white women were portrayed in several Hispanic works of literature.
Colleen loved, in fact, all forms of teaching. She taught Spanish to preschoolers and seniors alike, her command of the language, her thorough preparation, and her ability to connect on a personal level making her uniquely effective. Colleen also researched and wrote study aids for a nationwide educational firm, displaying a rare ability to communicate a wide variety of rich subject matter to students at all levels of reading comprehension.
Possibly more than anything, Colleen loved her family and friends. She was thoughtful, compassionate, caring, and loyal. Deeply and universally, her family and friends returned her love. Many have reported that she taught them how to love and to live.
In short, Colleen loved life itself. Even though she bravely fought a vicious eating disorder for many years, she never lost her passion for the many people and things that she loved. The disease ultimately overcame the body, but it could not conquer her capacity to love. She lives on as a part of all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206, or to Shenandoah University, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601.
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Dear Dave, Martha, and Ken,
We are so saddened to learn of Colleen's passing. I can clearly recall her warm and rather conspiratorial smile whenever we met, as if we were sharing a little secret. I am certain she was a light to all of her friends and family. We cannot imagine the sorrow you must now feel, but please know that we stand with you, and that God holds Colleen and you in His hands.
Bruce, Marie, and Alana Wiljanen
Maria Voultsides
Dear Dave, Martha, and Ken - I don't know how to put into words how sorry I am about the beautiful and lovely Colleen. I have such fond memories of her cheering us up at School Board meetings by bringing Girl Scout cookies, and one year, candles that looked like snowy trees. Such a sweet and helpful girl - no one could have asked for a more wonderful daughter and sister. I'm so sorry that she was unable to defeat her illness, which was an ruthless and relentless adversary. I know you are heartbroken, and I can only hope that it gives some measure of comfort to know that Colleen touched so many lives during her short time on earth, and that you were a wonderful, supportive family, doing your best to help her.
Renee Gorsky
I remember Colleen at ATS as a young girl. Always had a smile when greeting people. After ATS, I would sometimes bump into her, usually with Mom.. Just recently I saw her and Martha, and that smile was still there.. I am so sorry... wishing the Fosters peace and love. Renee Gosky
Beth Doyle
We'll always remember Colleen's beautiful blue eyes and sweet smile. We look forward to celebrating her rich life. Our hearts are with you Martha and David and Kenneth.
Love Mike and Beth Doyle
Mike Ginsberg
Cara and I are so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Colleen's being a special part of her dad's political campaigns and how close the entire Foster family was in all of those efforts. We send our deep condolences, and know that you all are in our prayers.
Amanda Lindamood
Colleen aspired to a level of emotional honesty that is harder for most of us. She felt things fully and immediately. She was tender, and beautifully soft with people, and still unrestricted with her self freedom. We shared that in common, our need to know and experience things for ourselves. Observant, and witty, and artistic, and studious, and talented, and connected intimately with people and ideas. Able to chide me with truth and poignancy, and still gentle when it counted. Too many memories to describe, and too much love to convey with words.
Brad McQueen
My sincere condolences to Colleen's family and friends. I did not know Colleen, but learned of her life because our family has recently been forced to join an eating disorder Facebook support group, as we begin our journey to help a family member fight the debilitating disease. Colleen sounded like a beautiful person. Her life obviously touched many people, and now her life story has impacted our family as well. Thank you for sharing her story. Your family will be in our hearts and prayers as you celebrate and cherish your memories with Colleen.
Pamela Ihle
I will always cherish the time I spent with Colleen. She was always wonderfully supportive and I loved getting her letters. Even though she was struggling, she always encouraged me to keep fighting. I'll miss being able to share a coffee or movie with her as well as our talks about music and kitty cats. She was so full of love for the people in her life and her smile could light up a room. The world has lost a beautiful soul. To Colleen's family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Karen Leadem
I grieve the loss of a truly passionate young woman who touched the lives of so many people of all ages. Dearest Colleen, I loved receiving your letters as we shared our dreams and fears. I ached for the battle you fought! I loathed the ED that robbed you of hope! I prayed that you would find peace and comfort this side of heaven but God found divine purpose in your earthly demise and received you with open arms and heavenly bliss! Sweet friend, though it is my loss, I trust God's eternal mercy and bid you farewell!! Love, Karen
Jeanne Broyhill
Martha and David: Joe and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family remain in our prayers. Colleen will be well taken care of in heaven. She'll probably meet Suzy in line!
Much love to you both. Jeanne and Joe.
Donna Fazio
Colleen was the most amazing young woman. Simply beautiful inside and out. She is dearly missed by many of us here at Shenandoah University. I pray that all the beautiful memories of your daughter and sister continue to comfort each of you.
Rachel Rickenbaker
Colleen was kind, gentle, and dedicated. I will miss her letters, with their beautiful collages and meaningful messages. She was one of the first people I met at Shenandoah, and she went out of her way to keep up with me, make visits to attend my wedding, baby shower, and church some of the times I preached. She was an amazing friend, and I will never forget her! May she rest in peace and rise in glory, to be forever in the arms of her Savior. My prayers and love are with her family, praying especially for comfort in this difficult time.
Nancy CHildress
Martha, Dave, Ken and Michelle,
My heart is broken as I think of the pain that you are experiencing since Colleens death.
Colleen was a beautiful child of God and she is in God's protective care, as you all are.
My heart is with you and you are all in my prayers.
Sally and Joe Keyes
Martha, Dave and Ken,
We are so saddened to hear about Colleen's passing. It seems impossible to come up with words to comfort you. Know that you are in our hearts. We will keep you all in our prayers. If there is any way we can help or support you, please, please let us know.
Becket Warren
I am so very sorry to learn of Colleen's death. Although I knew her long ago at Yorktown, I know she faced her illness as she faced her life: with determination, bravery, and humor. I remember stopping off for dinner and paper plate awards after a theatre State competition at the property Colleen's family owned (and nearly getting the bus stuck in the muddy road leading to the house, the cause of much laughter and gasping!) Colleen was a gracious hostess, making Carol and me and a couple of other adult chaperones welcome and making sure her fellow students and cast members had what they needed to celebrate our successful performance in Charlottesville. Colleen will be missed, and a glass raised in her memory at the next YHS theatre reunion.
Gray Handley
Grace, Mollie, Rose Mary and I send our deepest thoughts in sharing your sorrow over the loss of Colleen who we recall from her shared childhood years. We remember her as that bright Girl Scout who was always a joy to be with and a wonderful friend to our Grace. We also recall our fun times in South Africa when we all were visiting wonders in nature and laughing together as the critters moved across our path. Our hearts go out to you all with the hope that time, comforting memories and the love you had for Colleen will help heal the sorrow. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
With caring, Gray and the whole Handley/Romano Family.
Kate Moore Patton
Colleen was a wonderful neighbor who enjoyed walking around our pretty neighborhood. She always had a beautiful smile and a friendly wave whenever I saw her. She'll definitely be missed.
My deepest condolences to Martha, David & Ken.
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Models play an important role in developing software for autonomous systems like self-driving cars; they are used to simulate and verify behavior, document the system, and generate code. Jonathan Sprinkle, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, gave a keynote on developing software for self-driving cars at the GOTO Amsterdam 2016 conference.
Sprinkle stated that where software for self-driving cars initially was monolithic, it is now changing to become composable software where components are assembled to built the needed functionality. Also where previously lots of data from sensors like radar, GPS and cameras was combined into one map using sensor fusion, this is now changing towards composable perception. This means that the car no longer assumes the entire world around it is static (like a map), but rather that it perceives the things around it, and can infer how those things may move, based on adding new kinds of sensors.
Composable software can be modeled using processes that have input and output and feed into each other. Such process models focus on the functionality, and thus are less useful for non-functional behavior, argues Spinkle:
While functional behaviors may be (fairly) easy to test, nonfunctional behaviors rarely compose—and these behaviors are the ones that must be guaranteed for complex cyberphysical systems that interact with humans.
A self-driving car can be considered a cyber-physical system which combines computation, communication and control. It's a network of interacting elements. This combination makes the system expensive to build and test, since the computation and communication requirements make it likely that adding a new component to the system can change how other systems communicate, and the time it takes to make computation.
Sprinkle showed examples of how model-predictive control is used to control trajectories of a car at runtime to avoid collision with an obstacle. If calculation is too slow you will collide, since the moment of correction falls past the point where you meet the obstacle. If you use a simpler model with lower accuracy that can be calculated faster, you might hit the obstacle if the resulting calculation is not precise enough. You have to take computation time into account when calculating tracks and deciding to intervene, and you have to know how wrong a model that is used can be in order to calculate corrections. All of this has to be done in real time.
Sensors that are currently used in self-driving cars are very expensive. We need to get cheaper sensors said Sprinkle, which may not be able to do everything we need but can still do a lot of the things we don't like to do. Self-driving can be considered on a continuum, which starts with things like self parking, adaptive cruise control via freeway driving, up to fully autonomous driving the car under all circumstances.
InfoQ interviewed Sprinkle to get more details on how people decide to give control to autonomous systems, how to model software that is used in autonomous systems and the benefits that modeling brings, using test data to validate that the software that drives a car is working properly and techniques for writing reliable code.
InfoQ: You talked about giving control to autonomous systems. How do people decide how much and which control they want to give to such systems?
Jonathan Sprinkle: Many folks actually don't realize how much control they are currently delegating for systems that are already around us — but not moving. For example, a modern heating system will keep our living space reasonably close to our desired set point: we control the set point, but the system manages it for us. When systems start to move, then long-term interaction is what we need to get comfortable when we are not in control. Most of us are comfortable now with cruise-control for a vehicle because we have employed it enough. However — it's a big leap to go from cruise control to hands-off bystander in a pedestrian area. This is why most autonomous capabilities are being rolled out by task, instead of leaping out fully-formed like Athena from the head of Zeus.
InfoQ: How can you model software that is used in autonomous systems?
Sprinkle: The most easy to understand software tasks are related to planning and control. In planning, high-level objectives like a destination are transformed into other high-level concepts, like a desired route, and then that route is transformed into desired speed and path. Along the way, these concepts are modified to account for things discovered locally (e.g., changing lanes, crowded road) into trajectories with desired velocities. Software models for these concepts can in some cases be construed like a UML state model, for example, where switches between driving modes are taken based on locally-discovered obstacles and state. The role of a sequence model is also relevant, where messages received from various sensors trigger changes in state. These software components are typically event-triggered, meaning that a user provides desired inputs and the system responds, or a sensor detects something and the system responds. Thus it is no surprise that reactive models serve best.
In the case of control, most software can be modeled as a component (functional block) where inputs are transformed into outputs. These task are typically time-triggered, where regardless of the availability of new data from the system, the component should respond. This is necessary to ensure that all blocks can be scheduled, and that a deluge of data will not overwhelm a system resulting in delayed action. It also serves as a safety switch, so that if a sensor goes offline, the controller will realize it has failed and can take action. Here, block-diagram style models such as those seen in Simulink are great to provide behaviors of the desired system.
InfoQ: What are the benefits of software modeling?
Sprinkle: Models provide a tremendous ability to reason about system behavior without regard to exact inputs. We can perform checks for liveness (or deadlock), and also do scheduling of system components, but leveraging data found in the models. For developers, the use of models provides a unique way to document the system during development: especially if code generation is used to provide the final output artifacts.
InfoQ: Can you give examples of how you use test data to validate that the software that drives a car is working properly?
Sprinkle: A great validation example is to check whether (when driving under human control), if the autonomous controllers make reasonable decisions with respect to, say, desired velocity. In terms of verification, where we ensure that the system does not violate constraints, we typically verify that the model is correct using techniques from theory, and then we rely on code generation to ensure that the output system reflects that model.
InfoQ: Are there any other techniques for writing reliable code that you can recommend?
Sprinkle: Code reliability (when written by hand) requires a rigorous process and rigorous checks with regression data and desired outputs. This is why I do urge folks in the area of human-in-the-loop system to consider code synthesis from models where possible, since best practices in reliability and robustness due to losing connectivity or change in rate can be accounted for by new developments in the generated code, without needing to modify the overall logic of the system. Of course, if the logic is wrong, then no amount of coding brilliance will help!
Research on self-driving cars is done at the University of Arizona, using a full-sized Ford Escape equipped with sensors and hardware. Software is simulated before using it in the vehicle using domain specific modeling. Data is collected during experiments and from real driving. Through this approach, it is possible to uncover design and integration issues before testing on the vehicle. Data from previous tests is used to ensure that unsafe decisions are not made, where previous decisions were made before. Research results are published on the CAT Vehicle website.
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