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Africa Agribusiness Opinions
2021: A year of opportunity for sustainability in Africa.
24th March 2021 24th March 2021 Godfrey IvudriaComment(0)
By Zuneid Yousuf, Chairman, African Green Resources,
2021 presents a year of opportunity for sustainability in Africa. It is an undeniable fact that 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. We collectively faced and managed a host of unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, which required a total reset of our ways of working, interacting with each other and doing business.
African nations rallied and promoted a quick test and trace approach which made significant strides in curbing the spread of the virus and limiting the immediate impacts it had on our populations.
A recent report from the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change looking into African approaches to the pandemic concluded that "many nations were prepared and acted fast" in the wake of the virus, implementing strict and fast turnaround test and trace protocols.
For example, Senegal set up a manual test-and-trace approach, and Nigeria decentralised their test and trace to allow their local state governments to implement their own procedures and protocols to prioritise quick action.
Thanks to these quick and decisive moves, Africa was able to collectively weather the challenges of the COVID pandemic generally better than their European counterparts.
However, I want to put forward the idea that, looking into 2021, simply reacting effectively to the COVID pandemic and its impact is not enough.
We must use this challenge to continue pushing for greener and more sustainable ways of promoting our local economies, and Africa must be at the forefront of sustainability and green programmes in the coming years.
COVID-19 has certainly taught us that sustainability, transparency, and health should be global priorities.
In recent weeks, African leaders, alongside international institutions, have tapped into these principles as demonstrated by a recent agreement to put forward The African Green Stimulus Programme in partnership with the UN Environment Programme.
The African Green Stimulus Programme recognises the severity of the impact of the pandemic on Africa, as it has "exposed and exacerbated economic, societal and environmental challenges" across the continent.
Though we have been able to implement preventative methods to ensure that we do not bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that there is still a lot of work to be done to improve and create more resilient livelihoods in Africa.
One of the ways in which we can begin to do this is through supporting and encouraging sustainable agribusiness initiatives across the continent.
Africa is overwhelmingly reliant on agriculture. The UN has estimated that between 2013 and 2020, the agricultural population of Africa increased from 530 million people to over 580 million, accounting for a major source of economic and food security across the continent.
In my country, Zambia, ex-pats are returning to their home country to help promote local agriculture, most notably through the sale and growth of horticultural and other similar crops that are in demand by urban populations and provide export opportunities, highlighting the rising popularity of agriculture in the country.
This trend is not going to go away anytime soon, and the COVID pandemic has only exacerbated age-old problems, such as access to safe water, food, and reliable employment, as various lockdowns and restrictive measures hindered the ability for thousands of people to go to work throughout the year.
This is why I believe that we are at a turning point to reset and promote a different and better way of doing business, one which prioritises equality, sustainability, and fair access to resources.
The African Green Stimulus Programme already has the blessing of African ministers, and this is certainly a good foundation for future work. However, I believe that we can be doing more.
What would a more sustainable and equitable approach to farming look like? Building on the principles of the Stimulus Programme, a more sustainable and equitable approach will prioritise small to medium-sized businesses access to resources, while also promoting sustainable and ecological procedures and ways of doing business.
These include both bottom-up and top-down ways of promoting and encouraging smaller sustainability programmes.
A bottom-up approach would empower and encourage small businesses to participate in local sustainability initiatives, encouraging and building pressure for politicians and senior leadership to prioritise sustainable economies, while a top-down approach would be derived from African governments' commitment to take sustainability seriously, and look to provide state-backed support for sustainable and green initiatives.
At African Green Resources, which I head as Chairman, we help to uplift living standards of rural smallholders. We have invested in a diversified agro-processing facility in Central Zambia, processing a variety of food products.
This will provide a base for close to 250,000 contracted famers, for market access, produce storage, access inputs and technical capacity support aimed at improving their on-farm productivity for non-GMO grain and horticultural produce.
We are living during a turning point for all of us. Now is our chance to truly change and rewrite the ways in which we work, live, and collaborate with each other.
Let's make the most of 2021 and create the right foundations to promote and guarantee a better, safer and more sustainable world for future generations.
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Djibouti marks one year since terminating Doraleh Container Terminal contract
26th February 2019 EABW Editor
A year ago, on February 22nd 2018, the State of Djibouti prematurely terminated the concession for the Doraleh container port, awarded in 2006 to Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT), a company essentially controlled by DP World, a minority shareholder. A year after the termination, motivated by the country's development imperatives and the necessity to control its […]
Taming the Stagflationary Winds
22nd September 2021 Godfrey Ivudria
Mohamed A. El-Erian, CAMBRIDGE – A stream of recent data suggests that the global economy is showing signs of stagflation, that odd 1970s-style mixture of rising inflation and declining growth. Those who have noticed it – and there are still too few of them – fall into two broad camps. Some see the phenomenon as […]
The Changing Climate of Central Banking
16th April 2021 16th April 2021 Godfrey Ivudria
Isabelle Mateos y Lago, LONDON – Nearly everywhere one looks nowadays – newsrooms, corporate manifestos, and government agendas – climate change has moved from the fringe to center stage. And central banks, after long-standing on the sidelines, have recently begun to play a starring role. The Bank of England, for example, just became the first […]
China's Accelerating Fertility Crisis
USD 3.5 Million Funding Boost for African's Sustainable Cooling Centre
Kitende claims Wakiso regional title after beating Budo S.S
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The Replica – Erin Karbuczky
Posted on October 1, 2020 September 8, 2020
She was sitting behind the receptionist desk, reading a book about a waitress in New York. The novel centered heavily on food, and she could feel every morsel of it on her tongue. Her stomach growled and she salivated. She hadn't eaten a proper meal in days. Maybe it wasn't a good idea to read this just then, but it had taken all she had to abandon it in the morning to get ready for work, so she promised herself she would sneak in some reading. Her boss wouldn't be in until twelve. She had hours, maybe she could even finish it. And by then it wouldn't matter that she was hungry because her sister was treating her to a meal at the Italian place down the street. Huge portions. Leftovers for days if she was conservative.
But then he walked in. Blue eyes. Chestnut hair. Looking like he had health insurance and good genes. When the bell above the door chimed, she started to give the standard spiel of a greeting. But as soon as she saw him, really saw him, she dropped it mid-sentence. She wished she had a mirror. Surely, her hair was a mess. Definitely, there was lipstick on her chin.
"You put your best work in the lobby?" he asked.
"Huh?" He'd pointed at her. Was he flirting?
"The painting behind you. it's gorgeous."
Oh. "No, it's not. I made that."
It was how she got the job. These days, you had to have more than credentials – experience (the right kind), education (the best kind), and the extras (internships, study abroad). She had none of those things. Technically, she wasn't even qualified to work at the art gallery. But she'd been desperate. The night before the interview, drunk and not a little high, she made the painting. Purple, orange, and gold paint splashed across a black background. It was gauche. It was garish. It was perfect, the director had said, and he hired her on the spot. It was terrible pay, but the work was easy and the hours were great. So, sometimes she didn't eat. She could live with that.
"How much?" the man was asking.
"Hm?" she said, sipping her Dunkin Donuts.
"The painting. Six figures?" He leaned in "Seven figures? I could do four million. That's the highest."
She snorted her iced coffee out through her nose.
"Sold," she said, even though the painting was now property of the gallery. "I'm Ramona."
"I'm David."
Hours later, Maggie arrived to take Ramona to lunch. She was gone, along with the painting that hung behind the desk.
The story goes that boy meets girl. They fall in love, or, he rescues her.
Marriage, babies, bed death, real death, and then some freedom before the widow(er) dies. Not so for David and Ramona. They would be each other's own personal hell. But we do not have two hour's traffic here. I've told you the beginning and I'll tell you the end. The middle is long and we'll have to take shortcuts.
See: A terrible misunderstanding, or a trio of liars.
Maggie lies for Ramona.
David lies to Ramona.
Ramona likes to say she lies for self-preservation, but really, she just lies.
It starts with a trip to Tobias, months after the tragic loss of a much-wanted child. When Ramona tells Maggie where she's going, Maggie balks.
"Like Marionetts, Inc.," she said with a flat voice. "The story we read in school."
"You don't believe me? Come and see for yourself!"
The next day after that, Margaret was there, with Riley, her son, on her hip.
At lunch, Riley dipped his fries in ketchup and painted the paper place mat until it was soggy wisps of paper. Every coo, every cry he made went straight through Ramona like she was the soggy paper.
"I'm just saying, you aren't scared? That man is the stuff of nightmares."
"Maybe once, but now he's the key to my dreams."
"How will you explain it when David comes home and there's a…"
"A baby."
"You'll get it in a few weeks. That's not even enough time for you to have recovered, gotten pregnant, and given birth. Even if David goes along with your plan, you know the neighbors will question it."
"Who are you? Mom?" Ramona hold up two fingers for two more margaritas. She would not be talked out of it now. She was in too deep.
On a nondescript Tuesday morning, the package arrived. She was startled, as if it were a surprise. How her heart quickened with the doorbell rang! Her anxiety threatened to burn a hole in her chest. "Thank you!" she shouted to the driver as he walked down the driveway back to his truck to deliver his other packages. She wondered how many other babies he had in his vehicle. He might have been a stork.
She brought the package to the coffee table and set it down. She eased the scissors through the slit lined with tape and flung aside the cardboard flaps. She started to weep when she saw it, a symphony starting up in her ribs, filling the hole of dread. Inside the package was the most realistic non-baby she'd ever seen. Swathed in a pink onesie, the overhead light trembling on its glass blue eyes. The nursery, fully outfitted cradle and all, would be unoccupied no longer. The baby was here.
Now, David would have to stop begging her to "dismantle the shrine."
Now, she was buzzing with wholeness.
"Are you sure he's here?" Maggie asked. Ramona pointed toward the flickering candle on the desk. In the illuminated room, jars of eyes, legs, arms, and torsos of every color littered the wooden shelves behind the desk, while fully put together babies stared at them from behind their glass cases. They were as terrifying as they were realistic. And then, where just a second ago there was nothing, Tobias appeared behind the till, through the purple velvet curtain which was now fluttering behind him.
She held out a hand and introduced herself. "Ramona. And this is Margaret, my sister."
"That's not one of mine, is it?" Tobias interrupted, pointing at sleeping Riley.
"Definitely not," answered Margaret, and she moved to put space between them. There was a flicker of understanding in Tobias' eyes and he turned to face only Ramona, as if I were the only person in the room.
"When did it happen? The loss."
"Very recently."
"Too recently," Margaret said under her breath.
"Excuse me," Ramona said to Tobias and turned to her. "I thought you were on my side."
"I always am," she said. "But I don't always agree with you. I'm here to support you, but…"
"Do you have photos?" Tobias inquired.
Ramona opened her purse and produced a packet of drugstore prints, "These are the only photos I have. Please return them to me when you're done."
"Six weeks," he said in return and turned once more toward the purple curtain.
"How much?" she called out, but he didn't say a word. Bill me later, she thought. Satisfaction and curiosity tumbled like butterflies in her stomach.
Upon its arrival the box was empty of photos, but Ramona had forgotten them. Tenderly, she slipped the baby out of the box and removed the cheesecloth that protected it from dust and damage. It looked exactly like the real Esme, dark wisps of chocolatey brown hair covering the forehead. The skin was pale, almost translucent, revealing blue veins. Quintessential pink rosebud lips. The cat came to see the baby, but recoiled when it caught sight of the thing, an uninvited alien. Ramona reached out to pet her, but she trotted away, wailing through the halls howling like a wolf until she was too far away to hear. Ramona picked up the baby and brought her to the nursery and laid her down in the crib.
David came roaring into the house. Almost delirious from today's activities, Ramona came toward him, laughing. "Do you have a fever?" he asked. David had taken to speaking in a flat, grim voice. His sadness came with anger bubbling under the surface like a snake rattling its tail.
Ramona shuddered. She hadn't prepared him for the replica, and now she wasn't sure how she would. She busied herself making dinner, while she worked through her latest painting in her head. Once she had surrendered to the probability that she would never amount to anything, creativity flowed freely through her veins. When judgment flew out the door, freedom breezed in.
"Looks good," David spoke at the meal instead of to his wife.
"I need to talk to you," sad Ramona at the same time. Her presence annoyed him, his scared her. "At dessert." She bought them both time. The wound of loss had not yet scabbed over. Whoever imagined as they said their vows, the territory two people could tread? "Sickness" and "health" were broad words loosely interpreted.
As dessert dwindled to an end, David looked at her. "What's the surprise?"
"What?" She barely registered the man ahead of her, shaking in and out of focus like a hologram. There was a lump in her throat. For a moment, he loved her. He took her chin in his hand and moved her face, as if he were about to kiss her.
"I have a lot of work to do," he said after a spell, and went to his study, where he often spent another eight hours after work, undoing and redoing the day. She took out her confusion on the dishes, and then settled in the living room with her journal, eventually falling asleep. For a few hours, there was silence. Maybe even peace.
At the witching hour, she heard the unmistakable cry of a newborn. Probably, she thought in a stupor, it belonged to one of the neighborhood girls – women – who were always having babies. They taunted her, pushing them in prams proudly, bearing almost no traces of exhaustion on their pristine, made-up faces, looking like French women in stylish clothes and effortlessly coiffed buns.
Just as she was about to fall asleep again, another cry rang out. This time, she knew it was coming from within her own house. She stood carefully. The floor was cold and creaky beneath her feet, and she did not want to disturb David. She crept down the hall, the cat following closely at her ankles. The closer she was to the baby's room, the louder the cries became. Ramona darted into the nursery. Something was whimpering in the crib. The pit in her stomach expanded to her throat. Her chest was tight, her eyes welled up. Inside the crib the baby squirmed and fussed. Reaching inside, she felt a calm wash over her. She pulled the replica out of the crib and sat on the rocking chair. In a dream state, she began to sing.
Her song was interrupted by the door swinging open. "What the hell is this?" David demanded from the doorway.
"Isn't she beautiful?" is all Ramona said.
David pounded on the wall behind her with his fist, his first display of passion in months. The screams of the baby grew louder, as if through a surround sound system. And then David began to cry, his sobs extending out over the baby and his wife. She had wanted the baby so badly it almost killed her. She didn't realize he was broken, too. He had begged her to have an abortion when it became clear their baby wouldn't live. She'd refused, and gave birth anyway, the pain of which she never imagined could befall one human being. It was the pain of the whole world.
There were tears in the eyes of the baby in her arms, now. But this baby isn't real, she told herself. A disembodied voice only she could hear whispered back, "It's as real as you make it."
In one swift movement, David stepped towards his wife and grabbed Esme with his meaty hands. He ran to the window, flung open the screen, and held the baby above the street. Now, he was laughing.
"Catch!" he screamed to a figure below. Ramona watched in horror as Esme flew through the air, landing in the arms of a stranger on the street. She didn't care that she was in her pajamas, half naked under her thigh length robe. She flew down the hall, unlocked the door, and ran into the road.
"Give me my baby," she screamed at the unwilling participant in this war. The person held tightly to the baby as Ramona tugged. She pulled hard enough that she released the replica but overestimated her own strength. The baby flew out of the stranger's hands and into the middle of the road. A car, unknowingly driving through a crime scene, ran over the baby as it rounded the corner.
Ramona ran to grab Esme, who was now missing an eye.
David walked over from the porch and put his arm around his wife. "You're having a meltdown. I'll take care of you."
I'll take care of you, she thought, and made a plan. The next morning, she would be extra affectionate with him. Not too affectionate, as to not make him suspicious, but just enough to make him feel safe, normal again. Then, when he was fast asleep in the night …
David's eyes fluttered as he breathed deeply, sleeping hard. Ramona almost felt bad, almost stopped herself, until she remembered her baby flying into the street. Getting hit by the car. Dying. Twice ripped from her arms. She couldn't stand it. She would hurt David in the most feral way she could come up with. She gazed down at her red nails in the moonlight, talons really, stilettos. They were bright, cheerful. So was she, as she took her left hand and placed her pointer and middle fingers over David's eyelids, pressing down. In her right hand was the knife which she plunged into his heart over and over. He didn't even scream.
The shop was dark when she pounded on the door, hoping Tobias was the type to live above his storefront. He was creepy, but creepy and shady was exactly what she needed right now. BANG BANG BANG, on the door. Please. She couldn't afford for anyone to hear her. To question her. How did a tiny woman like you carry your dead husband down the stairs, into the garage, and sit him in the car like a crash test dummy, and drive at warp speed to Tobias' replica shop at midnight? People gain extraordinary strength in times of need, she would say. A mom holds a car in the air to rescue her child. Ramona carried her husband down the stairs to not be charged with murder. It's all the same.
David was in the car still when Tobias came to the door.
"Stop pounding," he said. "You're going to wake them!"
"Wake who?" Ramona asked. The other buildings in the area were shops as well. The owners couldn't all live above their stories. But then she saw what he was referring to. Dolls stirred in the windows of his shop. Sweet, sleepy-eyed little babies.
"What is it that you need at this hour?" he prompted.
She pointed to the car with the key, hit the unlock button, and the lights flooded on. David, eyeless, stared ahead in the darkness.
"Do you make husbands too?"
Erin Karbuczky is a Lead Bookseller at Powell's Books, and an avid reader and book collector. Her mission as a bookseller is to unite each person with the perfect book for them, so that they may grow to love reading as much as she does. She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, their cat, and a head full of stories aching to share with the world.
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To address the complex health and regulatory issues raised by the use of tobacco products, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that they are partnering to spend $53 million to fund 14 centers—called Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science—to conduct research that the agencies hope will lead to changes in tobacco regulations with the goal of protecting public health. They noted, "Despite decades of work to reduce tobacco use in the United States, it continues to be the leading cause of preventable death and disease."
Each of the centers to be funded will study a specific area that will increase understanding of the risks that come with tobacco use and tobacco addiction. In a statement announcing the new initiative, NIH Director Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., said, "While we've made tremendous strides in reducing the use of tobacco products in the U.S., smoking still accounts for one in five deaths each year, which is far too many." The partnership, he added, will "keep us focused on reducing the burden and devastation of preventable disease caused by tobacco use."
The research will concentrate on the following seven areas relevant to tobacco manufacturing and use: reducing addiction, adverse health consequences, reducing toxicity and carcinogenicity, marketing of tobacco products, communication, economics and policies, and the diversity of tobacco products.
To read about issues concerning tobacco use and mental health, see the Psychiatric News articles "Nicotine Vaccine's Effects on Brain Evaluated" and "Many Smoking Cessation Failures Linked to Lack of Professional Help."


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This replica spotlight dates back to the 1930s and was likely used on a French Navy battleship. By moving slatted louvers the signalman sent short and longer spaced rays of light that could be read by trained sailors in the distance. Morse code uses long and short elements and combinations to convey a message. The elements making up the code were formed by sounds, marks and pulses of varying length. Created in the 1840s Morse code was in use for more than a century and a half. The famous S.O.S. sent by ships in distress (as on the Titanic) was sent by Morse code.
Replica Marconi spotlight lamp, made of steel and brass.
34.6"W x 34.6"D x 65"T.
Boxed weight, approximately 36 lbs.
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The three developments are: 1) the announcement that Saudi Arabia would provide $10 billion to help rebuilt the widespread destruction in Yemen (which was largely caused by the Saudi decision to initiate a quite senseless war there nearly two years ago); 2) a report by Medecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) showing the catastrophic impact of the war on the city of Taiz; and, 3) the Donald Trump administration's desire to raise the U.S. military budget to nearly $650 billion.
The juxtaposition of these three suggests a level of decision-making in assorted powerful countries that has long surpassed the point of uncaring disdain for human life, and now ventures into the criminally irresponsible. The MSF report is based on their continuous presence on the ground in Yemen serving the needs of citizens on both sides of the fighting. It clarifies the massive destruction and thousands of civilian casualties that result from the Saudi Arabia-initiated war, with the support of some Arab allies, assorted Yemeni groups fighting on the ground, and the United States and other foreign and Middle Eastern states offering technical assistance.
The thousands of dead and tens of thousands of injured Yemenis, alongside the significant destruction of civilian facilities, have generated millions of refugees and internally displaced people, leaving about 80 percent of Yemen's population of 26 million in need of food or other basic needs. Nearly three million have been displaced, and the rate of child malnutrition is among the highest in the world, according to the UN.
In the meantime, Al-Qaeda continues to entrench itself in parts of the country, while thousands of disgruntled young men who see no hope or future for themselves surely must be thinking about joining radical militant groups like Islamic State (ISIS) or others. They ask: Why should they play by the global rules, if Arab and foreign powers and the warring Yemeni parties do not observe those same rules? They saw what happened to civilians in Homs, Aleppo, Gaza City, Tikrit, and other Arab cities, where millions of innocent civilians were displaced, hundreds of thousands were killed, entire urban quarters were razed to the ground, and no power in sight was willing or able to stop the atrocities.
It seems clear then that powerful and rich countries like Saudi Arabia, the United States, Iran, and others can continue to stoke the war in Yemen without any pressures of restraint now or political or legal accountability in the future. If the U.S. military budget is increased by another $50 billion, some of this will go to eradicating ISIS, as President Trump promises. So we should expect more Middle Eastern or Asian lands to soon resemble Yemen, and the world will watch with shock but political immobilization, as it does now in Yemen.
The succinct MSF report, entitled "Yemen: Healthcare under siege in Taiz," clarifies how almost two years of continuous fighting have created a medical-humanitarian disaster in Yemen's third largest city—and conditions still continue to deteriorate. (The report is available here).
All the local and foreign warring parties are directly or indirectly involved in these destructive acts. MSF says it has treated over 55,000 war-wounded in Yemen, with over 10,700 of them from Taiz.
It seems far better to do this now than to mindlessly and criminally spend tens of billions of dollars on more wars and post-war assistance in shattered countries that should never have been shattered in the first place.


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Inchmarlo Resort offers 2 and 3 bedroom self-catering villas providing an excellent base for holiday/business travellers.
A short drive from the Cairngorm National Park & Balmoral, Inchmarlo is the ideal place to explore all the delights of Royal Deeside and surrounding areas.
All villas have a minimum of two bathrooms some are ground floor others have stairs with the kitchen and living space on the first floor. Some villas have balconies; others have patios. The kitchen and living areas are spacious and open plan and include all modern integrated facilities such as a washing machine microwave, electric kettle & toasters.


The Rep Council on 5/25/17 approved proposed Constitutional amendments to be voted on by General Membership at the Contract Ratification meeting TBD.
They also approved changes to the PTEA Bylaws.
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American Plastics investing $7 million in Seneca County operations
Company added 5 new presses, improved facility
TIFFIN, OHIO – Aug. 20, 2020 – American Plastics, a premier plastic injection molding company located just south of Tiffin, Ohio, has announced that it has invested $7 million into its operations at the plant. American Plastics employs 142 people in Seneca County.
American Plastics new recruiting video
The new investment is to support American Plastic's current customers, and includes the purchase of five new, state-of-the-art presses, tooling investments and facility improvements to increase efficiency and capacity.
American Plastics's Tiffin facility is the sole manufacturer of shelving for the Craftsman brand, available at the more than 1,500 Lowe's stores in North America. The plant specializes in the production of plastic shelving, including Craftsman, Commander and Blue Hawk name brands for Lowe's. American Plastics has 14 other facilities throughout the United States, including facilities in Sycamore and Findlay.
In addition to the investments in the company, American Plastics has committed to increasing the wages of its staff. Starting wages are to increase to $14.50 an hour, with a $1 an hour incentive bonus for attendance, for a total starting wage of $15.50 an hour. An outdoor hiring event has been scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at American Plastics, 1780 CR 1. There will be open interviews, with orientations on the spot. Available positions are in first and third shift, and employees work 12-hour shifts for 15 days a month. Social distancing guidelines are to be followed.
Joe Roth, Plant Manager for American Plastics in Tiffin, commented: "I'm proud that American Plastics has made a commitment to invest in our team and facility here in Tiffin. Our continued growth is only possible due to the dedication of our team and the support of our customers. It's always something new with American Plastics, and we are glad to be a part of the Tiffin growth."
Seneca County Board of Commissioners President Mike Kerschner said: "It is great news to hear that American Plastics has continued to grow and invest in Seneca County. I hope for their continued success."
About American Plastics
American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household and garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. The company maintains a national manufacturing and distribution footprint with 15 state-of-the-art facilities across North America, making us the partner-of-choice for our customers, nationwide.
Started in 1983 as the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC), the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving positive economic, downtown, and community development in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, which consistently ranks among the top communities nationally for economic development. Learn more about the great things going on in Tiffin and Seneca County at www.tiffinseneca.com.


This is this single most vital and yet least addressed aspect to healing: emotional help, self-love and acceptance. Many diseases originally stems from not loving ourselves, lack of self-acceptance, self-criticism, hate, anger, or not listening to intuition or living in tune with who we really are and what our heart actually wants.
Maybe we are taught to think that we are not wonderful people inside or we do not deserve to invest in ourselves.
One of the first things, people feel when their body breaks down is that they start to feel discouraged, they get angry, they get frustrated with their bodies, they blame themselves and their bodies. All of those things are very negative, and it will impair their body from healing.
1. Come up with a reasons why you want to live and why you want to get well. Maybe you have a family you need to take care of, you want to travel, or have children, you want to be able to see your grandchildren grow up, you want to be able to dance, sing, draw again. Everyone who is sick want to get well, but they do not know why. You have to find whatever that is that vibrates and resonates with you the most.
2. Every single day you wake up write a list of things you love about your life: your cat, your dog, your children, your parents, your husband or your wife, your home and you would not want to give up ever. Feel the deep love for those things.
3. Try to find humor in everything. Laughter is truly the best medicine. My dedication to humor is really kept me from getting depressed and hopeless when I was sick. No matter what you are going through, I hope you find a reason to smile today.
Your body feels and senses if your mind does not accept who you are. Your body might try to heal itself but it will not be in sink in a way that your body and mind is working. My best advice for people out there, that we cannot wait until your body is in perfect health you need to TAKE ACTION each day to get there and be more self-aware of all the things you do, think, and eat each day.
You deserve to be loved, you deserve to invest in yourself because you are alive and the world needs you.
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Theater and dance productions from around the globe shine on the Amherst Cinema big screen.
NT Live: King Lear
Originally broadcast in 2018 from London's West End, see an encore presentation of Ian McKellen's 'extraordinarily moving portrayal' (Independent) of King Lear in cinemas.
NT Live: I'm Not Running
I'M NOT RUNNING is an explosive new political drama exploring personal choices and their public consequences, written by Academy Award-nominated writer David Hare (THE READER, THE HOURS, NT LIVE: SKYLIGHT).
NT Live: Hamlet
Benedict Cumberbatch plays the title role of Shakespeare's great tragedy. Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original broadcast from 2015 returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live's 10th birthday.
NT Live: Antony & Cleopatra
See Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare's famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion, and power, in encores of this 2018 presentation.
Sat, 10/5
Mon, 10/7
NT Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (GAME OF THRONES), Oliver Chris (GREEN WING, NT Live: YOUNG MARX), David Moorst (NT Live: ALLELUJAH!) and Hammed Animashaun (THE BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.
NT Live: The Lehman Trilogy
Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (SKYFALL, AMERICAN BEAUTY) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles, who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons.
Bolshoi: Le Corsaire
Inspired by Lord Byron's epic poem, LE CORSAIRE, originally broadcast in 2017, is one of the Bolshoi's most lavish productions.
Sun, 12/1
Bolshoi: The Nutcracker
Based on E. T. A. Hoffmann's story, The Nutcracker is one of the greatest classics in the world. With iconic music by Tchaikovsky, and enchanting sets and costumes, this beautiful tale explores the universal themes of love, power and evil.


Staff from the Mulberry Ward at St Cross gathered to thank the Friends charity for a number of donations which will make a real difference to the patient rehabilitation experience.
The team is pictured in part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Rehabilitation Centre which is at the end of Mulberry ward and has recently been decorated with a mural on the walls which carries through to etchings on the windows.
The mural was funded by the Friends of St Cross and created by Midlands-based artist Lynne Hollingsworth. It brings the outside in, with flower designs, beautiful window frostings and even a hidden squirrel, affectionately named Lee.
Clare Noden, ward manager for the Oak Ward, said: "We are so grateful for all the support we receive from the community through the Friends of St Cross.
Mulberry's dayroom is now the ideal spot for patients to enjoy arts, reminiscence and afternoon tea with the ward's activity co-ordinator, she said.
Also pictured is the 'Artie Art cart' which visit wards weekly and offers patients something creative and enjoyable to do during a stay in hospital. Activities are for all ages and include painting, embroidery, sketch sets, card games, crosswords and dominoes, given to patients for free to keep and take home.
This project is jointly funded by the Friends and the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Charity and is just one of many creative enhancements that for the Healing Arts Programme at UHCW, bringing visual and participatory arts to patients and their families.


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This bike is still under BMW Factory Warranty until July 19, 2020, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Retailed to the only owner in July of 2017, he traded it in to get the larger touring focused adventure model, the R1250GS Adventure. He put a fun 11,028 miles on this bike over the last year which is exactly what we like to see. BMW's love to be ridden and with an average of 600 miles a month it's not too much mileage but enough to ensure the bike, battery, ABS system etc. were able to operate as designed. The bike was extremely well cared for. There literally is not a scratch on it as I write this. The paint looks absolutely new as does the controls, grips, seats, windscreen, gauges and exhaust. The cases do have some marks from use and some boot marks but otherwise like very clean and nice. They are the BMW Vario expandable cases that are key matched to the master key and the top case has the passenger pad as well. The previous owner added strap down mounts to the top of the side cases to create additional spots to strap down other luggage like a tent or roll-bag. We rated the bike overall a 9.5 out of 10 after our professional detailer spent some time polishing and cleaning and digging into the corners. The bike came to us in really clean shape but our detailer put the extra effort in to bring it to Bob's BMW standard and make it look like a new bike for the next owner. On the showroom floor you would be hard pressed to call this out as a pre-owned bike. It looks that new and nice.
Besides all the BMW factory safety, comfort and performance options and the BMW Vario cased this R1200GS is bone stock and a blank canvas for the next owner to make it his or her own. There are tons of great BMW and Aftermarket accessories like engine guards, protection equipment, GPS and touring accessories that our parts specialists can help with. Or you can keep the bike as is and enjoy the super clean limited Exclusive Package as BMW's designers imagined and developed it. We did install a battery tender for easy access for charging the battery or plugging in heated gear or accessories.
This R1200GS came to us just a 1,000 miles shy of being due for the 12,000 mile service. We took the liberty of doing the full service and a Bi-Annual service as well just to insure that the new owner has nothing to do except enjoy miles and miles of trouble free riding. Our Bob's BMW Master Certified Technicians did an engine oil and filter change, full front and rear brake fluid change and flush, replaced oil in the rear drive, replaced all spark plugs and checked for proper valve clearance (all checked out great), replaced the air filter and check for faults with the BMW diagnostic computer. All came back great and the fluids looked very clean. We also installed fresh tires both front and rear with brand new Michelin Anakee III's and filled them with nitrogen for better wear and more balanced tire pressure. We then completed the Maryland State Inspection and our 38 point safety inspection. All passed with flying colors so we gave it one more extended test ride to insure everything operates as designed. And now that our detailer has given it the final touches, this GS is fully serviced, detailed, inspected and ready for the new owner to take it on its next adventure!
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For the third straight year, police officer suicides exceed all combined causes of line-of-duty deaths.
In 2018, at least 158 officers died by suicide, nine percent more than the total number of line-of-duty deaths resulting from 15 other causes such as felonious assault, patrol vehicle accident, heart attack, and duty-related illness.
"The reports of 144 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2018 is a tremendous loss," said Jeff McGill, co-founder of Blue H.E.L.P., an organization that tracks officer suicides while simultaneously seeking to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
"As tragic as these duty deaths are, the single greatest cause of death for law enforcement officers each year is suicide," McGill added.
California (12), Texas (12) and Florida (10) had the highest number of officer suicides. At least 12 officers killed themselves on duty—in their patrol car or at their agency.
Of the 2018 officers who died as a result of suicide, 150 were male and 8 were female. The average age was 41 years with an average length of 15 years of service.
In December alone, 19 officers died by suicide. In contrast, there were 10 line-of-duty deaths.
December was not an unusual month. Deaths by suicide exceeded all combined causes of duty death nearly every month in 2018.
Nor was 2018 an unusual year. Last year, the number of officers dying by suicide was 159. In contrast, the total number of duty deaths in 2017 was 137—roughly half of those deaths were the result of felonious assault such as gunfire, vehicular assault, and the like.
Other causes included patrol vehicle accidents, heart attacks, duty-related illness, and others.
In fact, the ratio of felonious deaths to other causes has remained at about 1:1 for decades.
"We've collected as much information as we possibly can on the names of officers who die by suicide every year," said Steven Hough, co-founder of Blue H.E.L.P.
"The problem is, we know there are other tragic deaths by suicide that we don't know about. So as bad a number as we have this year, we're saddened by the fact that we know in reality the number is higher," Hough added.
Blue H.E.L.P. has pushed to improve the availability of mental health resources for officers across the country and to normalize the treatment of post-traumatic stress symptoms.
It is the mission of Blue H.E.L.P. to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Blue H.E.L.P. would not be able to succeed without the help of individual and corporate donations. We are grateful for each and every donation.
The statistics released herein are based on preliminary data compiled by Blue H.E.L.P. and do not represent a final list of individual officers who died as a result of suicide during 2018.


After the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to see how to ever go on. The grief journey may seem like a mountain that is too difficult to climb. The Hospice Foundation of America offers these steps you can take that may help ease that journey.


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Why a team name is more than a (racist) word
If you don't understand this one, 'you don't get any of them.'
Nick Estes Perspective Dec. 22, 2017
If football is American as apple pie, then so too are the scandals and controversies that define the sport, from rampant domestic abuse and sexual violence to kneeling during the National Anthem to protest anti-black police violence. Those politics also define this country, and we all debate football whether we watch it or not for that reason.
While such conflagrations sweep headlines, the break room and the president's Twitter feed, another burns, hidden to most while in plain view to others — a team name.
For some, an especially cringe-worthy moment came when Washington, D.C. football team owner Dan Snyder linked arms with black players during the National Anthem, appearing to show support for calls to "take a knee" and racial justice. But the optics didn't line up. Depicted on the players' helmets was a disembodied profile of an Indian head, and emblazoned on their uniforms was a dictionary-defined racial slur against Native people: "R******s."
Solidarity, evidently, has glaring exceptions.
For years, Snyder has vociferously defended the racial epithet. What was once a name for Native scalp bounties now reaps profits for Snyder's multibillion dollar sports empire. The defense of his brand has frequently put outspoken critics, many of whom are Native women, in the crosshairs of legal actions and a loyal fan base, mostly men, who make up a racist troll army, both online and in real life, marching under the hashtag #HTTR (or "Hail to the R******s").
Fans at a Kansas City Chiefs football game perform the "tomahawk chop," in a scene from the new documentary "More than a Word."
Courtesy of John Little and Kenn Little
The documentary More Than a Word by first-time filmmakers and brothers, John and Kenn Little, members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, slices through the cacophonic chatter surrounding the team name. The opening scene, a rapid montage of talking heads giving their hot takes on Native mascots, is followed by an hour-long, insightful meditation on the word. Swept up in that word are the interlocking histories of racism and genocide. It's no coincidence that the fun had and profit margins made at the expense of Native people are quintessential Americana.
The Little brothers made a film about a conversation that few want to have, and it couldn't have come at a better time. The horrific police violence against nonviolent protesters at Standing Rock is still fresh in our collective memory. Trump's continued derogatory characterization of Elizabeth Warren as "Pocahontas" during press conferences blasts on nightly news with little outcry. Black players taking a knee during the National Anthem to protest racist police violence are frequently derided by the highest office as an assault on the sanctity of a game and the country's honor.
There may not appear to be an obvious link among these swirling debates. But the Washington D.C. football team's sordid history and continued assault on Native communities tells us so much about this settler nation, and ourselves.
Native luminaries — Suzan Shown Harjo, Philip Deloria, Tara Houska, Frank Waln, Amanda Blackhorse and others — who narrate the film cut straight to the bone. They upend facile arguments of "pride" and "honor" and the whataboutism that there are more serious issues facing Native communities, such as dire poverty, than mascots.
The team name "undergirds and overarches and surrounds all the issues," Suzan Harjo, a longtime Cheyenne and Muscogee advocate, calmly instructs. "If you don't get this one, you don't get any of them."
The film asks not whether certain mascots should be banned, but rather: What do racist mascots do? And why is it important to talk about them?
"Why have we been reduced to a single word, a single silhouette?" asks Frank Waln, a Lakota hip-hop artist who narrates the film.
Brothers and first-time filmmakers John Little and Kenn Little, members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
To find answers, the filmmakers take an unexpected turn to their own homeland, the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Entering the fray of the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, they explore an overlooked caveat — the University of North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" controversy — that preceded violent confrontations with police.
Standing Rock was the last holdout against the mascot in North Dakota when other tribal governments in the state had accepted it. After National Collegiate Athletic Association sanctions and pressure from Indian Country, the university retired the mascot in 2012. As shown in the film, the "playing Indian" culture that pervades Native sports mascots reared its head during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, as white North Dakotans posted social media photos of themselves dressed as "drunk Indians" and water protectors in liquor stores.
The brief segue shows that anti-Indianism permeates the bedrock of this country — and that it's not about ignorance but rather intent. Ignorance suggests lack of knowledge. The multiple interviews conducted with the Washington D.C. football fan base show awareness of sizeable Native opposition. A black fan blames "political correctness." A white fan donning a Native headdress laments, "This is supposed to be entertainment." There is a deep investment in the myths of American innocence when it comes to anti-Indian racism and genocide.
What's most troubling is that this comes from all sides, the black and white D.C. fan base, and a handful of Native people. Nearly all of these diehards are men, an aspect not explored in the film. The film makes clear, however, that Native women — Harjo, Houska and Blackhorse — are at the forefront of pushing for change. Had this race and gender dynamic been further scrutinized, we could better understand that sexism is part and parcel to racism in a sport, and nation, defined by violent masculinity.
Currently only available for limited release, More Than a Word has a much larger audience in mind. It is an essential educational film for every high school or college classroom or at your family's holiday gathering. It touches all the bases and leaves little room for any questions, other than: Why are we still having this conversation?
Nick Estes, a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, has a doctorate in American Studies from the University of New Mexico and is currently an American Democracy Fellow at Harvard University. Follow @nick_w_estes
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Q: Notify when network lost How can i tell when the network status has changed on a device?
What permissions would i need?

A: You should make an BroadcastReceiver that will be triggered when the connectivity status has changed
   public class InternetConnectionChangeReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver
   {
            public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
                boolean noConnectivity = intent.getBooleanExtra(ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_NO_CONNECTIVITY, false);
                String reason = intent.getStringExtra(ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_REASON);
                boolean isFailover = intent.getBooleanExtra(ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_IS_FAILOVER, false);

                NetworkInfo currentNetworkInfo = (NetworkInfo) intent.getParcelableExtra(ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_NETWORK_INFO);
                NetworkInfo otherNetworkInfo = (NetworkInfo) intent.getParcelableExtra(ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_OTHER_NETWORK_INFO);

                if(currentNetworkInfo.isConnected()){
                    Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "Connected", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                }else{
                    Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "Not Connected", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                }
            }
        }

add below permission in your manifest file.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />

Register your broadcast receiver in manifest file.
<receiver android:name="InternetConnectionChangeReceiver">
            <intent-filter>
                <action android:name="android.net.conn.CONNECTIVITY_CHANGE"/>
            </intent-filter>
        </receiver>

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Character » Barnacle appears in 22 issues.
Barnacle was a member of Acolytes.
During the Acolytes' attack on Xavier's Mansion that was ordered by Fabian Cortez, Barnacle struggled with Storm, but was defeated. Fabian fled, leaving Barnacle and Acolytes. They asked for asylum but Professor X refused.
Barnacle lost his powers on the M Day.
It has been stated that he is working with Selene during Necrosha.
Barnacle could create a chemical reaction that solidified moisture into a hardened shell. He also could shoot spray of barnacle-like crust.
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Editorial: Keep Newton's area councils
Oct 25, 2016 at 2:34 PM Oct 25, 2016 at 2:35 PM
Area councils, established by charter amendment 45 years ago, are a valuable voice in local government that should be preserved.
We hope the Charter Commission — in the process of reviewing our local constitution to present proposed revisions to voters next year — sees fit to maintain Article 9, which allowed the creation of area councils, first in Newton Highlands and more recently in Upper Falls, Waban and Newtonville.
Very few towns and cities nationwide have the type of ground-level democracy as represented by these area councils. In Massachusetts, moreover, they are as unique as the Garden City itself. While only advisory bodies, the councils are an excellent way to organize local voices, foster citizen engagement and provide a training ground of sorts for future city leaders. For years, they have provided important assistance to residents and city government through communication, study, recommendation and support of community spirit.
The Newtonville Area Council, formed three years ago, has been particularly active, collecting data for the City Council and others to review regarding residents' opinions — about development, village center beautification, and the types of small businesses desired in the Walnut/Washington streets business district. Just a few weekends ago, it sponsored Newtonville's highly successful Village Day.
Ward 2 Councilor Emily Norton's description of area councils as "a wonderful innovation" is spot on. The area councils offer an additional mode of local representation and voice and, according to Norton, "when people elect you to a position of authority, you feel a special sense of responsibility, more than an appointed position, to be responsive and attentive." That's an important point to consider.
We understand the Charter Commission's concern that the creation of additional area councils, as allowed by the charter, would place more pressure on an already stressed Election Commission. Certainly, the Charter Commission would be wise to propose revising the language of Article 9 to more clearly define area boundaries. The commission's draft charter should also clarify the process for creating councils, further establish them as strictly advisory bodies and streamline their functions, with some flexibility.
In other words: Some reform of the area councils may very well be due. But there is no sound reason to propose doing away altogether with such grassroots civic engagement.
There's another reason the Charter Commission would be ill advised to recommend disbanding the area councils. Early in the review process, a straw vote recommended the elimination of the ward councilor positions, reducing the City Council's size from 24 to 13 members, all elected citywide. While there's something to be said for reducing the council's overall size, abolishing the ward councilors (elected only by each ward's residents) would, in our opinion, overly centralize local government.
Eliminating the area councils, even though they are only advisory, would reinforce this notion that the Charter Commission seeks to centralize city government. In Newton, a community known for its distinct neighborhoods and a tradition of ground-floor political activism, this would be the wrong thing to do.


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BOMBSHELL: Olympics Committee, USA Gymnastics Sued For Covering Up Sexual Abuse
(Via The Daily Wire)
In November, Olympic women's gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar confessed to molesting several teen gymnasts. One of his victims was gold medalist McKayla Maroney, who filed suit on Wednesday against the United States Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University for what she describes as a cover-up of sexual abuse.
In the suit, Maroney accuses the USOC and USA Gymnastics of fostering a "culture and atmosphere that conceals known and suspected sexual abusers." Maroney says that USA Gymnastics officials "coerced" her into signing a confidentiality agreement, reportedly worth $1.25 million, that effectively silenced her. The Los Angeles Times reports:
Maroney said USA Gymnastics "coerced" her into signing the confidential settlement as she was still reeling from the sexual abuse and "in need of funds to pay for psychological treatment for her worsening psychological condition." The lawsuit claims that the agreement included a "non-disparagement clause and confidentiality provision," which could penalize her $100,000 if she spoke of the abuse or the settlement.
[Maroney's attorney John Manly] contends that the settlement was illegal, as California law prohibits confidential civil agreements involving potential felony sex crimes.
Both the USOC and USA Gymnastics have pushed back on Maroney's claims. The USOC denies any involvement with the settlement, while USA Gymnastics says that Maroney's former representative, celebrity attorney Gloria Allred, actually initiated the confidentiality agreement and insists that the organization worked through the process "in accordance with state law."
"Contrary to reports, the concept of confidentiality was initiated by McKayla's attorney, not USA Gymnastics," said the organization in a statement. USA Gymnastics said that while they "applaud" Maroney for speaking out about Nassar's abusive behavior, they are also "disappointed" in her legal action against them.
Also named in the suit is Michigan State University, Nassar's former employer, which Maroney says allowed the doctor to continue to work with girls despite two complaints of sexual misconduct starting in the late 1990s.
Nassar pled guilty to the serial sexual abuse of several minors and possession of child pornography in November. Though Nassar was not specifically charged for abusing Maroney, she was the most high-profile of his accusers and read a statement before his sentencing. The gold medalist first spoke out about his abuse of her in October, in part inspired by the #MeToo movement.
"I was molested by Dr. Larry Nassar. It seemed whenever and wherever this man could find the chance, I was 'treated,'" she wrote in a tweet on October 18. Maroney described the abuse as an "unnecessary and disgusting" price she paid in the pursuit of her Olympic goals. "Sure, from the outside looking in, it's an amazing story. I did it. I got there, but not without a price," she said.
MAGA: Patriots Owner 'Coach Kraft' Building Factory Because Of Trump Tax Cuts
NFL Owner Selling Team After Allegations
NFL Ratings Continue To Fumble
The NFL – suffering from dismal ratings for last week's opening game and Sunday Night Football, may be in for a serious decline in viewers this season if Dallas local TV ratings are any indicator – after the Cowboys registered their lowest local ratings since 2009.
the Dallas market is an important market for one of the most watched teams in the country. There is a reason the Cowboys are valued at over $4 billion dollars. They absolutely own Dallas Fort-Worth. Nothing else really matters.
The NFL does not want to see one of it's most important market losing fans. It's not a good look. It's cause for concern. -Touchdownwire
That said, some have pointed out that the cowboys are "boring" now…
No one should be surprised. The Cowboys, while still a compelling aspect of the overall fabric of the NFL, have become a somewhat boring team, with a Salisbury-steak-and-lumpy-spuds offense that features two stars, a diminished offensive line, and a collection of No. 2 and No. 3 receivers. -Profootballtalk
Less viewers, more money
Despite a steady decline in viewership over the last three years, advertising revenues have continued to climb.
"Everyone loves to focus on the ratings, and everyone loves to focus on the NFL because it is the biggest ratings on television," said Brian Rolapp, the league's head of media. "But the reality is: Historically, the ratings of the NFL have always gone up, they've just never gone up in a straight line."
(Full Article Here)
NFL Fans Love the New Anthem Rule
(Via Breitbart)
NFL fans are in overwhelming support of the NFL's new anthem policy, according to a Yahoo! Sports/YouGov poll.
According to Yahoo! Sports, "When asked if they support or oppose the new policy, which states teams will be fined if players "do not stand and show respect for the flag and the [national] anthem," 53 percent of self-described NFL viewers said they support the policy, with 32 percent opposing and 15 percent saying neither or no opinion."
In terms of the racial breakdown of the poll, whites and Hispanics strongly supported the new rule. While the measure was found to be considerably less popular among blacks:
White: 52% support; 32% oppose
Black: 29% support; 48% oppose
Hispanic: 49% support; 19% oppose
When asked whether the NFL should have an anthem policy regarding player conduct, the numbers showed sharp divisions as well.
Los Angeles Rams' Add Male Cheerleaders
(Via USA TODAY)
For the first time, an NFL team will have men as part of its official spirit squad.
Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies, named to the Los Angeles Rams squad this week, will be the first ones to perform the same routine as the female dancers. The Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts have men who perform stunts with female cheerleaders, but don't dance.
Peron and Jinnies are both classically trained dancers and have been performing their entire lives.
But what made them take this groundbreaking step?
"I thought, 'Why not me? Why can't I do this?' " Peron said in an interview Wednesday on ABC-TV's Good Morning America.
The men were among the 76 finalists chosen for the 40-person squad. Jinnies said the auditions were unlike any he's ever been through before.
"This one was about three weeks long and we had a bunch of rehearsals in between and an extensive interview process, but it was really humbling and amazing to be invited every time you came back," he said.


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I frequently check the latest menswear trends at Juan's New Male Fashion blog and I have noticed that the slow diversification of men's clothing has accelerated during the past year.
In the past, there were only a handful of fashion designers who showed men's clothing that had a "feminine" influence, that is, "feminine" in a traditional and now outdated sense.
Lately, that handful has become a bandwagon full of designers who are showing menswear that not only has a feminine touch, but are designs that could have come right out of a woman's closet. I don't know for sure, but my guess is that the increased visibility of transwomen in society influenced the designers to show more gender diversity in their styles.
That being said, it is one thing to show something unusual on the catwalk and it is another thing to see something unusual on the sidewalk. Admittedly, the feminized menswear I have seen on the catwalk in the past seldom appeared on the sidewalks in my neck of the woods.
That is changing, too. More and more, guys of all ages are wearing more gender diverse clothing on the streets where you live, as documented by Juan's regular street style posts. I see such fashion diversity in Connecticut art museums, shopping malls and even in Connecticut grocery stores.
When I see a thirty-something guy wearing a long skirt, flouncy top and designer bag buying groceries at the local Stop & Shop, I wonder if we are at a tipping point. Will men in skirts and dresses become common and accepted in our society real soon now?
I dunno, but anything can happen. Half a century ago, who would have thought that males would wear makeup, jewelry, cologne, pantyhose,shapewear, leggings, purses, etc., and remove all their body hair. Perhaps, the election of a female President will move things along even faster.
As Juan once wrote, "Gentlemen, put on your skirts and high heels, fetch your purses, and head to the future."
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Celestial beings of our planet, as well as planets in our solar system invest a great deal into human beings and protect and nourish them to be able to incarnate.
Beings that live in the celestial spheres of our solar system do not incarnate, and "feed" off of our labor in life.
Karmic necessities are intentions made by the soul to fulfill certain desires in their lifetime. Karma are stored in the astral realm.


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Have anything in common the mural painters Miles "El Mac" MacGregor, Mesa, Gabriel Specter & Stinkfish with the illustrators Jeanne Detallante & Pierre Mornet? Yes, definitely they do: all of them belong to the project In the Heart of the Multitude, a new performance of the fashion luxury brand Prada following their tradition on working with artists collaborations.
The project was displayed during the Prada Spring-Summer 2014 catwalk and In the Heart of the Multitude has been the inspiration for the whole Prada collection.
In the Heart of the Multitude makes an artistic tribute to the women: their allure, femenity, power and fragility, throughout each outfit and beyond the display settled inside Via Forgazzaro, Milano, the place where the artistic catwalk was located.
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The American muralist Miles "El Mac" McGregor, Los Angeles, is a follower of European artists Caravaggio, Vermeer, Klimt or Mucha. Actually, El Mac has painted three women inspired by Mucha (1860 - 1939) for the Prada's project. El Mac feels devotion for the Czech Art Nouveau's painter as he considers him being a master on the art of expressing the beauty in women. Mucha is also an excellent artist that communicates emotions.
"What do you want me to tell you, I live in my home, I have my friends... and suddenly I receive an e.mail from Prada (...)" Mesa has said. The Spanish artist owns a Flickr page in where his artworks are being exhibited, from his first graffiti painted on the walls of his hometown El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, to his latest international commissions. Prada spotted his site and it kept in touch with him. That simple.
The artist based in Brooklyn, Gabriel Specter, is well known around the world because his art is attached to the social cause, focusing his artworks on revitalizing forgotten urban places. Gabriel Specter's Prada collaboration has created an stunning catwalk display and his artwork women has become an icon to be printed on the pret-a-porter Spring-Summer 2014 collection and on the handbags collection.
We do not know his real name only that he wants to be called Stinkfish. Born in Mexico city and currently based in Colombia he considers himself holding a global citizenship thanks to the APC - Animal Power Culture collective where he belongs, group defined as Family of Street Kids. APC embraces the mission of expressing their goals and opinions throughout the art manifesto. One of its actions are to take street pictures of people and to create samples for its graffiti.
Jeanne Detallante's artwork women have been probably the most printed on Prada's Collection. Certainly, the illustrator used to be inspired by the Haute Couture to draw his designs. His work has been edited in different fashion publishers as Vogue or The New Yorker. His spectacular blond woman wearing a flowered wreath has become an it icon to Prada's collection.
And finally another illustrator, Pierre Mornet, formerly childrens books illustrator, he has worked also for the press and advertisement. His mural was painted by Ozmo.


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respect writer here are the two assignments
Respect writer can you please send them in separate documents plse? Thank you
Assignment due April 10, 2014 6pm PST (Assignment 1 for Contemporary Issues class)
The murder of Jones sent shock waves through the city of Centervale. Jason Rivers was convicted of second-degree murder and was sentenced to six years in prison.
In a strange twist of fate, the state legislature created a new law that addressed multiyear prison sentences, as the state legislature struggled to meet budgetary constraints, by releasing offenders who serve half their sentence if the offenders had no infractions within ninety days of the time they come up for release. Rivers was released after serving three and half years in prison. Unfortunately, within weeks, Rivers brutally assaulted an elderly female in an attempted robbery and his parole was revoked.
The case of Rivers has become the "poster child" for opponents of the new legislation who argue that criminal justice research shows offender recidivism rates are very high for violent offenders. On the other hand, proponents of the new legislation stand on the claim that Rivers is a victim because he did not have adequate programming available to him during his youth that would have steered him clear of criminal behavior; he should be given alternative sanctions to address his issues.
Citizens of Centervale approach the mayor and other city officials with concerns about how the police department operates in Centervale. Some of the citizens want a transparent police department and more stringent background checks before officers are hired. This move comes on the heels of the former detective whose off-duty behavior was brought to the forefront during the murder trial of Rivers.
Citizens are concerned that crime is out of control in Centervale. Citizens are also disappointed by the new legislation that created the situation for Rivers's release because the elderly female who was victimized in the robbery was a beloved, retired, first-grade teacher in the Centervale Elementary School. Overall, citizens are showing little support for local and state law enforcement and are demonstrating little faith in the criminal justice system after the assault on the elderly woman.
As an intern for the DA's office, it is part of your duty to help the DA reach out to citizens in the community. The DA, the Chief of Police, and the Mayor have met on the issues raised by the citizens of Centervale. The DA's office is planning a Citizen's Academy in partnership with the Centervale Police Department.
The goal is not only to address the issues that citizens have with law enforcement and the criminal justice system, but also to educate citizens about the obstacles and challenges that criminal justice professionals face in trying to do the right thing for the community, while balancing numerous variables that are out of their control
Using in-text citations to cite all sources that are linked to a corresponding reference on a separate page of the report, compose a 8- to 10-page report using APA format, addressing the following:
Evaluate and discuss the totality of the situation presented here in LASA 1 and LASA 2. What patterns and cycles can you identify that relate to patterns and cycles in the trends of the US Criminal Justice System? Discuss a minimum of two patterns from the historical perspective to create a foundation for the remainder of your report on the overarching issues.
Analyze and discuss the damaging effects of corruption on law enforcement by relating this issue to the arrest of a law enforcement officer for a high-profile crime—property, violent, or white collar. Explain how an officer's choices and behavior might affect an entire law enforcement agency, its reputation in the community, agency funding, and other community or criminal justice-related issues.
Discuss how the legislature defines criminal behavior and how money influences every decision they make for the criminal justice system's daily functions. (Often, citizens have no idea of the events going on in their state capitals until new legislation is signed into law. This was the case in Centervale when citizens learned of Rivers's release.) Suggest a plan on how Centervale's criminal justice professionals can help to bridge the gap between the legislature and the citizens by bringing more awareness about legislation that might affect them before it is signed into law (that is, public safety legislation, sentencing trends in legislation, and crime control legislation).
Support your position on the early release of violent offenders from prison with criminal justice research on recidivism and other pertinent topics, such as budgetary constraints.
Analyze and discuss the citizens "fear of crime" concern that they have brought to the Mayor and other city officials from the violent crime standpoint. In addition, create recommendations as supported by research and examples for how Centervale officials, including the DA's office and CPD employees, can work together to restore the confidence of the citizens. This move comes on the heels of the former detective whose off-duty behavior was brought to the forefront during the murder trial of Rivers. The detective used personal information he collected during investigations to purchase personal items
Assignment 2 for Police Organization Class Due April 8, 2014 6pm PST
It is important for those who have an interest in the criminal justice system or in law enforcement to learn about some of the challenges working in a litigious society can create. Criminal justice agencies have developed methods to reduce the chances of incurring lawsuits against their officers and departments. You will glean valuable insight and learn how to begin developing clear, concise, and substantive communication necessary for criminal justice and law enforcement officers.
In this LASA, you will create a 15–20 slide PowerPoint presentation and write your script from the perspective of one of the following roles in Centervale: an internal affairs investigator, compliance officer, or similar official seeking to mitigate and improve the department by reducing the number of legal actions filed against the department. You have been asked to do this presentation in response to the following scenario:
It is common to see groups of youths hanging around various locations in Centervale. A group of mischievous juveniles hang out at a 24 hour Burger Joint on Tenth Street on a fairly regular basis and often get into Saturday night scuffles with other groups of juveniles, which require the police to respond to clear the area. The owner of the Burger Joint has become increasingly concerned about a drastic decrease in sales; however, he continued to look the other way until the scuffles escalated into full-blown fights that involved weapons, such as knives or brass knuckles.
Recently, the owner of the Burger Joint called 911 in a panic because he thought he heard gunshots fired from the parking lot area during a scuffle. Officers from the Centervale Police Department (CPD) arrived on the scene to find several youths involved in a physical fight provoked by a verbal attack, but there were no visible signs of weapons. Officer Jack Newbie just completed Taser training at the Centervale Police Academy. Officer Newbie believes carrying a "non-lethal" alternative to a firearm is beneficial for law enforcement officers.
Officer Newbie and his partner proceeded with caution when attempting to break-up the fight at the Burger Joint because reports of weapons involvement can create very dangerous situations for officers as they approach. Sam White, 15 years old, who was not actively involved in the physical aspect of the scuffle, tried to flee from the scene. Officer Newbie did not give verbal commands before firing his Taser at White as he fled. The Taser's 50,000-volt of electric shock caused White to go into cardiac arrest upon impact, but he was revived on the way to Centervale Memorial hospital. White's girlfriend, Rosey Green, a small-framed female, who was visibly showing signs of pregnancy, was distraught and angry over White's condition. Green jumped onto Officer Newbie's back, bit him on the neck and punched him in the ear. Officer Newbie's partner, Officer Joe Flash, Tased Green during the assault. Later that evening Green had a miscarriage and lost her baby. Green and her parents are now suing the CPD for use of excessive force against a minor
The following information must be included in your presentation:
Based on your research of the history and your research of issues surrounding liability in policing today, did Officer Newbie's handling of the situation with White and Green create a liability or potential lawsuit situation for the CPD? Evaluate how the use of force was applied in this situation with regard to White's attempt to flee the scene and Green's physical assault of Officer Newbie and suggest a new policy based on your evaluation in your presentation.
The CPD's current use-of-force policy states that the amount of force any officer may use against any individual may be one degree greater than the amount of force being applied by any individual against any officer. Compare and contrast CPD's use-of-force policy with the facts of the Green Case. In your presentation, explain how Green's behavior, the facts of the case (i.e., dispatch: fight with weapons), and Officer Newbie's response align or misalign with the terms of the policy.
Create a mitigation action plan (MAP) that contains three recommendations supported by the findings of current empirical research that might help to reduce the number of lawsuits that could be potentially filed against the CPD.
Does the definition of a frivolous lawsuit apply to the situation with Officer Newbie and his handling of the White Case? Analyze and discuss how a potential lawsuit filed by White against the CPD might be perceived by the court and how the CPD might mediate or litigate a lawsuit of this nature