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Malaysia: The story of a famous, yet invisible Bajau man
The myriad islands off the east coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah in northern Borneo are renowned for their outstanding natural beauty, described in tourism literature as 'pretty as a picture-postcard' and 'a chance to escape from reality' (Tierney and Tierney, 2009: 129). After an invigorating speedboat ride from the mainland town of Semporna, visitors to Mabul island are greeted by dozens of young children playing on the white sandy beach and in the shallows of the turquoise water. Mabul is famed for its world-class diving and international standard tourist resorts, several of which are built in a water-village style. However, Mabul is also becoming known for other reasons, in particular the Bajau Laut (or Sea Bajau - an indigenous ethnic group) people, who regard the island and surrounding reefs as their home.
Approximately 3,000 people live on this small island in two distinct villages, one comprised of Suluk people and the other of Bajau people, yet nearly the entire population are undocumented or stateless. Traditionally, the Bajau Laut lived their lives as migratory boat-dwellers who navigated the islands and waters of the Sulu Sea, an area now overlaid by the current nation-states of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. They rarely touched land, except to collect fresh water, trade their catch and bury their dead. In recent times, escaping the armed conflict in the southern Philippines, large numbers of Bajau Laut have settled on islands, unable to maintain the upkeep of a houseboat.
Behind the fences of the 'eco-resorts', many Bajau Laut families live in one-room wooden houses on stilts, beneath which children play in the sand, adults mend their fishing gears and gamble, and animals scratch in the dirt. All this might resemble other rural Malaysian villages, were it not for the open defecation, lines of jerry cans used to carry well-water for cooking and bathing, and the fact that none of the village children go to school. Nowhere is the juxtaposition of sun and scuba diving holidays, with destitution and desperation more acute than these islands off the east coast of Sabah.
Sulbin, a Bajau Laut man in his thirties, arrived in Mabul about 25 years ago with his siblings and parents who were fleeing fighting in the southern Philippines. He makes a living in Sabah as a fisherman, although in the past he worked in a palm oil plantation spraying crops with chemicals until he developed respiratory problems. But Sulbin has a talent that has brought him worldwide acclaim. He didn't go to school and he spent his childhood in the water. As a result he is able to free-dive to depths of 20 metres and hunt underwater for more than two minutes on a single breath. He appeared in the BBC series Human Planet in 2011 and now features in a YouTube video clip that has been watched 2.5 million times and generated thousands of comments.
Despite his 'celebrity' status in the media, Sulbin and his wife are both stateless, 'not considered as nationals by any state under the operation of its law' (UNHCR Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, 1954 Article 1 (1)). They have had seven children, all born in Malaysia, but only two survived infancy. Their children are buried along with hundreds of other Bajau Laut children in a graveyard in the centre of Mabul island, a patch of land covered with tiny wooden grave markers and children's toys – a view of the island you don't find in Malaysia Tourism brochures.
Sulbin's youngest son Chris died in March 2011. Like most children born on the island (as well as many tens of thousands more throughout the state), his birth was not registered. Sulbin's wife gave birth at home as there are no medical facilities on the island, and neither Sulbin nor his wife are able to prove their own identity. Chris was not immunized against childhood diseases, and when he was about three months old he became very ill. His parents were worried as he had been suffering from diarrhoea for several days and they could not afford the fuel needed to bring him by boat to the hospital in the mainland, a journey that would take over three hours.
One day I received a telephone call. It was Sulbin asking if I could lend him some money so he could bring his son to a doctor. They had decided it was the best thing, despite the risk of arrest by Malaysian authorities due to their lack of identification documents. Via a friend working on the island, I got the cash to him and urged him to bring his son to the hospital as soon as possible. After three days on an IV drip, baby Chris died. The doctors said he was severely dehydrated. The family were not issued with a death certificate, but instead with a bill for the medication and treatment their son had received. This child was born, lived and died, yet there remains no record of his existence. Another 'invisible child'. His parents described being treated with contempt at the hospital because they were unable to produce any valid identification documents for registration purposes. After the death of their fourth child, they were anxious to return to the island and bury him immediately in accordance with their Muslim faith.
Under-nutrition underlies the cause of death for most children under five years old, with the biggest killers being acute respiratory infections (pneumonia) and diarrhoea. These are preventable diseases against which most children in Malaysia are protected. The afflictions of inequality and poverty are clear to see in a place where fresh water is scarce, sanitation is poor and an awareness of health risks is low, as well as the very real barriers accessing affordable healthcare. The stateless Bajau Laut are vulnerable because they are bereft of their rights, as individuals and as a minority group.
The last time I visited Sulbin and his family, I noticed a young girl sitting in a dark corner of their house. She was lying listlessly on the wooden floor, covered in sores, possibly scabies. As the rain dripped through the holes in the zinc roof, I realized that while I had shed many angry tears of indignation at the unnecessary death of baby Chris, his death is representative of the wider discrimination and injustice faced by undocumented and stateless peoples throughout the world, including the Bajau Laut in Malaysia.
Helen Brunt is an anthropologist who was based in Sabah, Malaysia for 8 years. She has recently completed a Masters degree in Anthropology of Development and Social Transformation at the University of Sussex and is an advocate for the rights of stateless people.
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A vast region of deserts and mountains, the Xinjiang province in North-West China is best known for the ancient Silk Road trade route which passes through the area linking China and the Middle East. Yet, with a growing population of more than 21 million people spread across the autonomous territory to serve, China Mobile – the world's largest mobile phone operator – was struggling to deliver optimum capacity over the long distances due to the remote locations of its 4G base stations.
China Mobile realised it needed to deploy a solution which could ensure seamless connectivity between each base station and guarantee performance in adverse climate changes. The infrastructure previously in place was simply not able to deliver seamless and zero downtime performance that the mobile phone operator required.
After successfully conducting a number of Proof of Concept trials (PoC's) in various challenging environments, China Mobile worked closely with Xinjiang Yingsheng Information, InfiNet's partner and a key Chinese integrator to find the best solution. InfiNet's InfiLINK XG 1000 Point-to-Point (PTP) was selected thanks to the flexibility it provided China Mobile with to operate multiple services simultaneously, including voice and data transfers across its legacy 2G and 3G networks, as well as its newer 4G platform.
The vast mountainous areas of the Xinjiang province were also an ideal setting for an entirely wireless platform based on InfiNet's solutions. A satellite-based alternative would simply not have been able to meet China Mobile's requirements, while a fibre-based solution would have been extremely expensive to deploy, if even possible.
Sixteen of InfiNet's industry-leading InfiLINK XG 1000 Point-to-Point (PTP) solutions were deployed in July across 16 major cities in the Xinjiang province, including its capital, Urumqi, and a number of more rural areas to ensure seamless connectivity between base stations spread across the country. The selected solution was also able to provide major cost savings to China Mobile by eliminating the need for additional converters and third-party interfaces. InfiLINK XG 1000 PTP is also the most powerful PTP solution available on the wireless market today, and was found to be far superior to competitor's offerings during benchmarking activities undertaken by China Mobile
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- To standardise two Gigabit Ethernet ports and an SFP fibre interface into China Mobile's network practice
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- InfiLINK XG 1000 Point-to-Point (PTP) solution
- Improves China Mobile's 4G connectivity in rural areas
- Helps deliver optimum capacity over long distances of over 100km
- Eliminates the need for additional converters and third part interfaces
- Provides major cost savings to China Mobile, allowing money to be spent on improving services elsewhere
- Allows for voice and data transfers across China Mobile's legacy 2G and 3G networks, and its newer 4G platform
- Maintains extremely low latency figures
- Offers high capacity of up to 1GB per second
- Quicker and sharper phone calls and transmission of data in otherwise hard-to-reach areas now possible
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Ranked!: Episode 8- The Top 25 Hits Of April 2017ProPanda So uh yeah. It's gonna be June tommorow. And I'm gonna rank the biggest hits of April. Except it's technically March since Billboard is 2-3 weeks ahead of the rest of the world. But uh yeah, 2017 for the charts is kinda HECKIN AWESOME!!!! Seriosuly, there's so much variety, movement, and best of all, QUALITY on the charts! There's so much I like, and we seem to be balancing out 2016's awfulness. In fact, there's probably only one song on this list of 25 that I genuinely despise. And here it is:
25. Issues by Julia Michaels
So, you may not have known this, but Julia Michaels is actually on of the most successful artists in the music industry right now. She's penned many hits for the likes of Selena Gomez, Hailee Steinfield, etc. In addition to contributing to multiple top ten hits, she's also had a low key singing career. Similar to artists like Bebe Rexha and Jon Bellion, their biggest claim to fame before getting a hit singing was on an EDM track. Rexha was featured on a Cash Cash song, and Bellion was on a ZEDD song. While Michaels has worked with both of those artists in the past, her biggest claim to singing fame was being featured on a Kygo track, which was moderately successful and critically acclaimed. I like a majority of songs she's written so far, and I've liked all of her EDM collaborations thus far, so I was expecting a lot with this new song.
there's a reason this is at the bottom of the ranking. It sucks. The beat tries so hard to be minimalist, but it does not flow very well with her vocals which try so hard to be powerhouse like. She tries to make the verses sound sexy and seductive, but it comes more off as slutty and irritating. And they way she slurs random things is really annoying because it's clear she wants to be belting. Which makes the chorus even more insufferable, as it's holding in energy but releasing it in the most underwhelming way possible. I already mentioned the beat, but the minimalist thing isn't even my least favorite part about it. It's the bass. It's loud, random, and you hear it drop multiple times throughout the chorus. And, the songwriting isn't much better either. It's desperate, but in all the wrong ways. I mean, look at some of this:
"I'm jealous, I'm overzealous
When I'm down, I get real down
When I'm high, I don't come down
I get angry, baby, believe me"
Overrzealous? I get angry? Jeez, who are you?
"'Cause I got issues
But you got 'em too
So give 'em all to me
And I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory
Of all our problems"
Yeah baby. Give me your issues. And I'll let you have some of mine...
Who talks like that? As a guy, telling someone to get rid of my own problems and dealing with someone else's is just infuriating. Seriously, screw this garbage, I hope it was just a fluke.
24. Say You Won't Let Go by James Arthur
This song pisses me off. I don't even know why. It just does. I mean, there are worse WGWAG songs out there. Treat You Better and Thinking Out Loud are both examples of this. But neither of those songs infuriates me as much as this one (at least not anymore). With those songs, the production tried to go for something. They failed miserably, but there was an effort put in. This, on the other hand, is just the same simple guitar melody repeated over and over again. It's not even like there's any thing backing it up, it's literally that. At least Mendes takes the effort to incorporate energy in his material.
As for the lyrics... well, this guy is kind of a douche. Instead of trying to get the girl's feelings, he just bribes her with household chores. Lyrically, this song is structured:
"I saw you here. This is how I felt. I'll do this thing. I'll also do this thing. I'll also do this thing. Just say you won't let go. I'll love you forever". That's basically it. Think I'm joking? Look...
23. Body Like A Backroad by Sam Hunt
What I hate most about this song isn't the cheap instrumental. It isn't the offensive lyrics. It isn't the smug vocal perormance from Hunt. It isn't it's huge success. What I hate about this song is the sound. The way it's presented. It sounds so forced, and with no atmosphere to back it up. I genuinely feel tired after listening to it. Not even in a good way, it literally drains the energy out of me. And if most of your songs just make me tired and restless, then you shouldn't be a country singer. Or a singer in general.
22. Tunnel Vision by Kodak Black
Gotta be fully honest here, the music video is legendary. Kodak's choreography is basic, yet flows with the song perfectly. The scenery on the farmland is beautiful. The usage off KKK and the burning cross looks amazing. It does a perfect job of explaining racism in the United States. That being said, the song itself? Not that good.
I mean, the mumble-melody on the chorus actually sounds pretty good. It's nice to hum, easy to sing, and gets stuck in your head easily, which is sorta the point of a trap song. However, other than that, nothing works.The lyrics try to be political to disguise itself, but it just makes the song look desperate and cheap. Kodak, people aren't accusing you of rape because you're black, they're accusing you of rape because you raped someone! The production would have been decent, but it's just generic and un-creative at this point. It's pretty clear Kodak was desperate for a clean image, so he told his producers to put something together last second. Even the flutes, the best part of the beat, were done better in other songs (we'll get to that later). Overall, I've moved on from my days of "all trap is bad, go listen to real rap like J. Cole and Eminem", but to me, this song is pretty bad, and I doubt something will change that.
21. I Don't Wanna Live Forever by ZAYN
So, uh, this. Um... how do I say this? I'll try with this: ZAYN, you sound like cat repeatedly getting shanked. Quit making music for the better of all of us. If it weren't for Liam's atrocity of a debut, this would've easily been the worst of the 1D solo singles. The fact that it was released on the same day as Louis' far more superior EDM collab, but got more radio promo due to Swift's name as opposed to Aoki's, is just disgraceful. As for Taylor herself, there's not much to say. She's pretty much a non presence on here, sounding really bored. Overall, it sounds like a pop song trying to be tribal, and failing completely. It's beyond boring, and I hope we all just flush it down the irrelevancy lane, just like the movie it belongs to.
20. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
So Ed Sheeran's back huh? I'll admit, Divide had some great songs on it, but for the most part, it was not a good album. Most of the songs sounded the same, and instrumentals were generic, while the lyrics were corny. This song was among the worst on there. Of course it ended up debuting at #1. And staying there. For 12 weeks. While Castle On The Hill barely reached the top 10 and Galway Girl just flopped hard (for now at least, it could come back).
So why is Shape Of You putting me in a bad mood? Well, I'll bite, there's some things to like about this. Ed sounds perfectly fine, his singing style actually fits the production of the song. Also, the bridge sounds good, to say the least. However, it all ends there. The lyrics to this song are some of the most creepy and disturbing things I have encountered this year. For example:
"Say, boy, let's not talk too much
Grab on my waist and put that body on me"
And also...
"And last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body"
The mmms that go in the background at the beginning certainly aren't helping either. Also, the production is so basic, it sounds like Sheeran produced it himself. A quick look at Wikipedia just informed me that is indeed what happened. However, what I hate most about this song is it's repetitiveness. It doesn't know when to end. It's the same tone, speed, and delivery throughout the whole thing, and gets annoying really fast. Biggest hit of the year so far people.
19. Bad And Boujee by Migos
2nd biggest hit of the year. Well, ok I kinda dig this. The production is dark, yet calm. I've always like the way the Migos members enunciate, and it sounds good here. The raindrop, droptop line isn't bad, and there are some clever memes to come out of it. However, this song has 1.5 points less than it deserves. And there's a reason for that:
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, my bitch she bad to the bone, ay
Saw your girl once now she choose me, yeah"
I'm gonna be honest: I don't hate lil Uzi. Kinda like the guy tbh, he's made solid EPs and has alot of good material. But he doesn't work well here. At all. This may honestly be the worst guest verse of the 2010s. And it brings the song down. XO Tour Llif3 is still cool too.
18. Closer by The Chainsmokers
So this is still here. It's not good. If I have to talk about it one more time, I may just go insane.
17. iSpy by KYLE
This one seems to be kinda popular. Er... I don't really like it. The production is fine, it's about time we had a more loose, relaxed rap song on the radio, and the song itself is the most adorable thing since Brocolli, but I can't get over the fact the Kyle is a douche...
Seriously, look at some of this:
"I spy with my little eye
A girlie I can get 'cause she don't get too many likes
A curly-headed cutie I can turn into my wife
Wait, that means forever, ever, hold up, never mind"
Obviously, Lil Yachty isn't helping either,
"She said she twenty-one, I might have to I.D. that
All my bitches come in pairs like balls in my nutsack"
All in all, this was wasted potential. Give this better lyrics, and get a better guest rapper, and this could have been top three material. But as of now, it's just mediocre.
16. Chained To The Rhythym by Katy Perry
I like this beat. I like these vocal effects. I do not like these lyrics.
This song is catchy as hell though. It seems to me that I'm the only one that doesn't hate this new style of Katy Perry. Just in case you were wondering:
Swish Swish: 3/5
I have no taste. Time to go to opinion jail!
15. Love On The Brain by Rihanna
This song is nice. The production is perfect. Literally. The guitars, the swell and buildup, the rhythm, everything is literally perfect. The lyrics, which are presumably about Chris Brown are actually alright, and Rihanna sounds perfect. It's kinda nice to see something like this on the charts, and even nicer to see it coming from Rihanna. Not to sure about those noises Rihanna is making in the background though... and those backing vocals... SCREW THOSE BACKING VOCALS!
14. Rockabye by Clean Bandit
I like the lyrics, I really do. They are nice, and it's nice to see a song like this one on the radio. Mothers do deserve alot of respect, and the whole rockabye baby thing is very nostalgic to singing nursery rhymes in preschool. I also really like the production. The classical instrumentation, over the electronica beat. There's so much texture to this, and it has the same captivating atmosphere Rather Be did. Anne Marie sounds really nice on this track too. Her voice has charisma and beauty, basically what Julia Michael wishes she had on Issues. However, why is Sean Paul here? His contributions to this song are pretty bad, and the bidi bang bang sounds really grating after a while. Still, nice to see they aren't one hit wonders anymore.
13. Mask Off by Future
Eh, this one's good. It has a really nice flute. I also like the rhythm and the flow is really good. Something about it really bothers me though and I have no idea what it is. Eh, besides Draco it's my favorite song on FUTURE. He's getting much better.
12. Cold by Maroon 5
An R&B Maroon 5 song that takes trap and vaporware influences and makes it pop radio friendly. This was literally meant for me. I'll be honest, I didn't really like this song at all the for the first month, but it's quite the grower. The production is really dark yet creates a calming atmosphere that allowed Adam to stand out. And man, he just kills it here. His falsetto is exactly how it should sound, and his tone shows the right amount of intensity, desperation, and confusion which conveys the message in the lyrics. The radio version is great, with the bridge sounding really dark. However, the real version instead possesses a Future verse. And it's not good. Which is a shame, cause I was starting to like the guy. Eh, whatever, I'll take it. Much better than Don't Wanna Know.
11. Congratulations by Post Malone
This was the best song on Stoney by a longshot. It was not a good album. Anyway, yeah, this is pretty good. Catchy hook, sorta alright message, excellent production, great Quavo verse. Good song, nothing more, nothing less.
10. That's What i Like by Bruno Mars
I'm so glad Bruno picked this to follow up the the mediocre 24k Magic because this is so much better, and easily the best track on their. And to be fair it's [the record] not bad - but in the range of 1-3/5 that laid all over that project this really stood out. And honestly that may be because it does exactly what Mars does best: making funk songs that sound cheesy af. I gotta admit, I smile whenever I hear this one. Just the tone, and sincerity of it all, it's just a nice song. The production isn't bad either with the thicker bass, trap snares and the synths over that catchy chorus, it's all nice. I'll take it! I'm glad this was as big as it was, and may even argue it deserved better.
9. Something Just Like This by Chainsmokers
Chris Martin sounds really good on this thing. The lower notes are abosultely killer and the doo doo doos are amazing. That mess of a drop actually grew on me, and the lyrics are earnest. And some of this:
"But she said, where'd you wanna go?
Somebody I can kiss"
See Charlie Puth? This is how you do cute superhero references right! And it tags along the great message of seeing someone for who they are, not what they look like. Despite that generic message, and The Chainsmokers credit, this sounds really original, and I really like it.
8. STAY by ZEDD
No but seriously, Alessia kills the vocals, and Zedd's production is great. Also, that prechorus is really nice. If the chorus wasn't as awkward as it was, this would've been in the top 5.
7. T Shirt by Migos
This is where it gets good. I've always liked the way they enunciate, and this is no exception. The lyrics actually have an interesting concept, taking their usual topics and presenting them differently. It has a nice atmosphere, combining good production with the catchy melodies. It's the type of thing Migos have been good at all year, and I'm glad it's big.
6. I Feel It Coming by The Weeknd
The Weeknd.
Daft Punk.
10x better than Starboy.
Pop Perfection.
5. Passionfruit by Drake
SCREW that intro. Other than that, it has a decent groove. I can get behind this. Not even the best on More Life though. Pretty awesome track though, I haven't enjoyed a Drake single this much since Hold On Were Going Home.
4. HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
Best moment of music 2017.
Great production.
Great intro.
Great lyrics.
Great rapper.
Great song.
Seriously, how did I ever hate this?
3. Bounce Back by Big Sean
Best thing Sean has ever done, except for maybe that time he sampled Fall Out Boy. And yes, that's actually a thing. Check it out.
2. It Ain't Me by Kygo
I will say this: I did not expect to like this song as much as I did, despite being an apologist/fan for both of these people.
1. Paris by The Chainsmokers
I'll def. talk about this one more at the end of the year, but I'll just say this now: it's a lush, chill track, that's severely overhated on RYM.
A more comprehensive version of this list can be found on RYM. - ProPanda
When it comes to mainstream, it seems like our opinions are wayyy too different. But didn't 'I'm The One' debut at #1? How isn't that a hit?
And you're a Chainsmokers fanboi...
Just. Why?
(But you hopefully hate Closer, so I guess it's all fine, for now) - PhenomentalOne
I'm The One debuted at #1 in May. Besides, these were the 25 most successful songs in April, there were other hits as well.
Also, me considering a band to be a 6-7/10, doesn't make me a fanboy... - ProPanda
Okay... - PhenomentalOne
Oh yeah, I need a score. I'll just find the average out of 5, and then see what tier it resides in.
This list of 25 garnered an average of
to be honest, I was expecting better with 7 5/5s and only 1 0/5, but hey, this is decent, I'll take it. - ProPanda
25. Body Like A Crack Toad
24. Tunnel Vision
23. Shape of Poo
22. Say You Won't Sing Again
21. Bad and Booker
5. Bounce Back
4. I Spy On People With Small Eyes
3. Love On the Bridge
2. I Feel It Coming
1. Tortoises Molly Tortoises
OVERALL: X_X/100 - AlphaQ
Redo, even if this is my best post to date
25. Say You Won't Let Go
24. Issues
23. Shape Of You
22. I Don't Wanna Live
21. Body Like A Backroad
20. Closer
19. Tunnel Vision
18. Bad And Boujee
17. iSpy
16. Wated Zom BEE!
15. Love On The Brain
14. Rockabye
13. Mask Off
12. Something Just Like This
11. Stay
10. Cold
9. Congratulations
8. I Feel It Coming
7. T-Shirt
5. Passionfruit
4. Bounce Back
3. Paris
2. It Ain't Me
1. That's What I Like - ProPanda
Hey this changed again haha
don't wanna spil my best list but expect surprises. - ProPanda


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In their respective addresses to the United Nations General Assembly today, Southern African leaders stressed the importance of regional efforts, such as within the African continent through the African Union (AU) to realize a better and sustainable future for all.
"The mission of every generation should be to leave our world a better place for next generations," said President Arthur Peter Mutharika of Malawi in his address to the UN General Assembly.
"We are the generation that must transform the world. History demands our collective leadership," he added, stressing the potential of the SDGs to transform the world.
In his address, the President said that Malawi will do its part and that it is doing its part, by offering refuge to people fleeing violence elsewhere as well as send peacekeepers to places where there is need, and noted that it actively pursues the AU Agenda 2063 to 'Silence the Guns' by 2020.
He further reported that Malawi continues to register steady but considerable progress in spite of the challenges it faces, in particular noting the effects of climate change which manifested as devastating floods in 2015 followed by severe droughts in 2016.
In responding to the natural disasters and the ensuing food insecurity, he stressed that the Government will do all it can to provide for the estimated 6.5 million affected people, but added that the country will need external support from the UN, multilateral institutions and other cooperating partners.
Describing additional progress in the areas of health, gender equality, trade, investment and market access, he emphasized "we are ready to do business with the world" but stressed that regional and global markets must be free of distortions such as subsidies, tariffs and non-tariff barriers and that international community must live up to the aspirations of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Agenda.
Also speaking in his capacity as a UN Youth Champion, President Mutharika underscored that he is "More than committed to the promotion of youth development and harnessing the demographic dividend in Malawi, across the African Continent and beyond," and called upon world leaders to follow the example of AU adoption of Demographic Dividend as its theme for 2017.
In his own address to the plenary of the General Assembly, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa recalled the commitment made by world leaders last year in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address poverty, unemployment and inequality, three major challenges of this century.
Noting that though the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the SDGs' predecessor, played a major role in the world, and in particular in Africa, President Zuma added, however, the continent and particularly sub-Saharan Africa, did not achieve the targets that were set in the MDGs.
"We have an interest therefore to ensure the improved implementation of the SDGs, as we take forward the agenda of promoting Africa's sustainable development," he underlined, adding that if the African is to develop faster, constraints, such as inadequate infrastructure, price volatility, limited investment in research and development and low private sector investment needed to be addressed.
Referring specifically to his country, the President added that the Government has put in place a national development plan that is aligned to the AU Agenda 2063, the AU Plan as well as the SDGs.
Citing challenges at the regional level, in particular in resource mobilization, President Zuma told the General Assembly that according to estimates from a joint AU-UN Economic Commission for Africa's (UNECA) panel, illicit flows from the continent could be as much as $50 billion per year.
"If we can arrest and robustly deal with this scourge, the continent will have all the domestic resources required for the implementation of its own development agenda," he stressed.
He further underlined the need to close the gap between the rich and the poor which has divided countries between big and small economies, "Inclusive growth has thus become a peace, security and prosperity imperative," he added.
Further stressing that inclusive growth would remain a dream if powerful nations continue to put their national interests ahead of the global collective interest and that conflicts around the world continue, he undermined "As a continent, we remain committed through the AU and its Peace and Security Architecture to resolve the few remaining conflict areas."
In his address, President Zuma also highlighted the importance of the Paris Agreement on climate change as well as for reforms in the UN system and said that he was pleased to see that the General Assembly "for the first time in the history of this organization been at the centre of the process of finding a new Secretary-General."
Further today, addressing the General Assembly, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu of Zambia hightlighted the synergies between the African Union's 2063 Agenda and the 2030 Agenda, and said that the two clearly show that the aspirations of the African continent and those of the broader international community are well aligned for achieving a better world for all global citizens.
Underscoring that elimination of poverty is at the core of sustainable development, he called for : "Special attention [for] the least developed countries (LDCs), who are more vulnerable and in need of more support to strengthen their economies in order to overcome the challenges they face."
Speaking of his country's efforts to overcome poverty, unemployment, hunger and inequalities, President Lungu highlighted efforts to develop value-chain clusters, diversity agriculture, promote forestry, as well as foster industrial growth through multi-facility economic zones and industrial parks, as well as developing skills of the population and promoting education.
At the regional level, the Zambian leader underscored that development of infrastructure is fundamental to fulfilling the continents desire to accelerate economic growth and enhancing its competitiveness on the global market.
Noting the importance of the Paris Agreement, he informed the UN body of some of the steps his country has taken to address the threat of climate change, reporting that it has been pursuing greater energy mix through investment in alternative sources of energy. He added that in the agricultural sector, Zambia is exploring technologies that strengthen sustainable agricultural practices as well as increasing food production.
He also spoke about the advances the country has made in improving standards of health for its people as well as strengthening legal frameworks for gender equity and equality that has domesticated the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
As recognition of the country's efforts to promote gender equality, he noted that Zambia was among 11 countries in Africa to be presented with the gender award for promotion of gender economic rights, and that he, himself, was conferred with the title of promoter for the He for She campaign by the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women).
Furthermore, in his address, the President spoke of the need of reforms at the UN so that it can reflect the contemporary realities of today's global order. He also noted that Zambia fully supports the Ezulwini consensus and the Sirte declaration, representing the common African position on the reform of the UN Security Council.
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Bow photography group 'honoured' to receive grant award
PUBLISHED: 16:00 13 October 2016 | UPDATED: 11:44 18 October 2016
A photography group has been awarded a grant to be put towards tackling social exclusion caused by mental illness in the East End.
A photography group has been awarded a grant to be put towards tackling social exclusion caused by mental illness in the East End.
The Mindfulness Photography group, based at the Bromley by Bow Centre, in Bruce Road, Bow, received the £3,750 on world mental health day on Monday 10th October in order to buy print and photographic equipment for their members.
The grant was provided by VINCI UK Foundation to support the group which helps people overcome social isolation by providing a creative and social activity within the community.
Chris Staples, communications and community relations manager for Taylor Woodrow, VINCI UK's civil engineering division, said he was delighted to support the photography group.
"As a keen photographer myself, I am looking forward to contributing to the valuable work being undertaken and seeing the enhanced support Mindfulness will be able to offer," said Chris.
Gem Pritchard, group coordinator for Mindfulness Photography, said: "We are absolutely honoured that VINCI UK Foundation has chosen to support our group.
"At the moment the group's equipment is extremely limited and funding very tight so it could not have come at a better time for us.
"We feel very blessed to be given this opportunity to run for a forth year and look forward to welcoming many more members to our group in the near future."
Mindfulness Photography was set up by Gem in November 2013 and offers members weekly trips in and around London to keep them physically and socially active.
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20 kids were hospitalized and 1 died after consuming contaminated Karah Parshad. The Granthi of the Gurdwara Sahib was taken into custody.
The initial findings appear to point out that the Gurdwara Sahib usually doesn't serve Karah Parshad but rather puffed rice with sugar pellets. An Akhand Paath had occurred at a nearby home where Karah Parshad was made and the remainder was given to the Gurdwara Sahib.
It appears someone contaminated the Karah Parshad with drugs causing the children to become ill.


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As teachers in a Catholic School, we believe that the life and teachings of Jesus Christ serve as our example as Christian Educators.
Our Catholic Community
As a Catholic community we are part of a local, national and universal Church, dedicated to ensuring that our pupils, who are also encouraged to play a full part in the life of their parish, grow to an understanding of their Faith in a Catholic environment, where the religious education and quality of life will be formative in the development of the hearts and minds of young people.
Catholic is our Core - the religious character of our school is formed, not simply by the name above the door, but by the school community living out the faith in our daily school activities.
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5 Workplace lessons from CWGFriday, October 15, 2010
Yes there were brickbats – for Sheila Dixit, for Kalmadi, for Delhi – for one and all who were involved in organizing the mega event in the country. Common Wealth Games 2010. From media to masses, everyone was sceptical about how things would accomplish. But the mega success of the opening ceremony definitely suggested that things could go well. They indeed did.
The negligence and delays during the preparatory phase actually attracted a lot of negative sentiment. But the final outcome was too ahead of expectations. Even the international media was flabbergasted.
So here are some lessons that we can take from the sporting extravaganza and use for our workplace success.
If you think you can, you will. It is always about what you aspire to do. Knowledge is everywhere. Only those who are motivated to give their best actually come forward and make a difference. Do not let any negative feelings hold you back. If you lack something, you can travel an extra mile to attain expertise. With your efforts on the mark, you can sure achieve the I-can-do-it-all status.
Enthusiasm can be viral. A crowd does not need another crowd to make it cheer. One enthusiastic, spirited person can change the mood of the entire group to positivity and optimism. So it is important to keep spirits high in order to make sure that everyone in the team is up and kicking. Your enthusiasm can actually help boost the team's performance at work. Just give it a shot and you will see a more happening and vibrant workplace.
Poke at the right time: Media hysteria somehow was also a catalyst in work completion. Similarly, making noise the right time and to the right people can actually ensure adherence to timelines and targets. Do not wait, and if there is trouble, never hesitate to ring the bell.
Do not think 'all's well that ends well'. Even if the project is executed successfully, it is always important to nail the people/problems behind the issues that you may have faced in the execution phase. This is important to make sure that they are not repeated again and are we are able to learn how to avoid or fix them.
Think big to make it big: Lack of confidence often prevents us from aspiring for higher goals. As a result we are never able to push ourselves from doing much more and better that we are actually capable of doing. Only if we are able to dream big, we will be motivated to take a leap and make it happen.
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Trust in the LORD Jesus-Yeshua with All Thine HEART and SOUL!!
More Lies from Obama, every word out of his mouth is usually a Lie!!
( Proverbs 6:16-19 KJV )"These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an Abomination unto HIM: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren."!!
IMPEACH Obama, because he says he is a has Muslim faith!! The FALSE PAGANISM OCCULT-IDEOLOGY of islam is NOT a religion PERIOD!!
The FALSE PAGAN moon god allah–satan Baal is NOT a god PERIOD!!
The FALSE PAGAN moon god allah-satan Baal is NOT the god of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob!!
"Trust in the LORD with all thine Heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways Acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy Paths." ( Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV )!!
Trust in the LORD Jesus ( Yeshua ) Christ with all Thine HEART and SOUL!!


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UConn men rally past Houston, advance to AAC semifinals
UConn bounces Houston, will face Cincinnati next
HARTFORD >> Down double digits early, its newfound March hero back in the locker room after taking a hard fall, UConn looked like it might end its season in fitting fashion — with a loss, and yet another key player injured.
Or not.
Rodney Purvis bounced out of the locker room and back on the court relatively quickly, helped spearhead a huge Husky run and, ultimately, a 74-65 win over Houston Friday night in an AAC tournament quarterfinal game before a vocal 7,365 at the XL Center.
"I thought it was a great game," said coach Kevin Ollie. "First of all, I just want to thank the crowd. They were awesome. We played really disciplined basketball down the stretch. I was very proud of that. We out-rebounded them and we played a great ofensive game, sharing the basketball, getting our shots. I'm very proud of these guys."
Jalen Adams led UConn with 23 points, Purvis added 18 and freshmen Christian Vital and Vance Jackson each had 12.
Sixth-seeded UConn (16-16) will face No. 2 seed Cincinnati (28-4) in the semifinals on Saturday at 5 p.m. The Bearcats, who advanced with an 80-61 win over Tulsa on Friday, clobbered the Huskies in their prior two meetings this season. UConn never held a lead in either game.
Of course, UConn had lost to Houston in their prior two meetings, as well.
"I just think we have to be tough," Purvis said of Saturday's matchup with Cincy. "That's it."
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• When: Saturday, 5 p.m.
• Where: XL Center
• Records: UConn 16-16, Cincinnati 28-4
• Radio: WTIC-1080
• First meeting: UConn was non-competitive in an 82-68 loss at Fifth Third Arena on Feb. 4 that wasn't nearly as close as the final score might indicate. The Huskies never led, trailed by 26 midway through the latter half and only made the final a tad more respectable with a maningless 11-2 run to close the game out. Kyle Washington, the 6-foot-9 forward, scored a career-high 27 points and Gary Clark had a double-double (20 points, 11 rebounds).
• Second meeting: On Senior Day at Gampel Pavilion on March 5, seniors Rodney Purvis, Amida Brimah and Kentan Facey went out with a whimper. The Bearcats rolled to a 67-47 victory that relegated the Huskies to the No. 6 seed for the AAC tourney. Again, UConn never held a lead in the game.
• Good history: UConn and Cincinnati have been remarkably evenly-matched over the years. Since becoming league rivals in the Big East in 2006, the Huskies hold a slim, 12-10 advantage over the Bearcats. As AAC rivals, Cincy holds a 6-5 edge, but UConn has knocked the Bearcats out of the league tournament three straight years, including last year's four-overtime classic in Orlando highlighted by Jalen Adams' 75-foot prayer to tie the game at the end of the third OT.
Player Pos. PPG
Christian Vital G 8.7
Jalen Adams G 13.9
Kentan Facey F 8.7
Rodney Purvis G 13.8
Amida Brimah C 7.8
Player Pos. PPG
Jacob Evans III G/F 13.4
Troy Caupain G 9.8
Gary Clark F 10.4
Kyle Washington F 13.3
Kevin Johnson G 8.5
— David Borges
Purvis certainly showed some toughness on Friday night. Houston came out hot, using a 13-0 run to take an early 15-5 lead. In the midst of it, Purvis went down with an injury after being called for a charging foul. He lay on the floor for several moments, walked to the end of the bench with trainer James Doran, then to the locker room.
But he returned to the bench a few minutes after that and quickly checked back into the game. He had simply been shaken up by the collision and hurt his back a bit, but did not have to undergo concussion protocol.
"I kind of just got the wind knocked out of me a little," Purvis explained. "I told the trainer I just needed some time to catch my breath. It was nothing major."
Still, there was plenty of conern among the pro-UConn crowd and his teammates, at first.
"My first thought was, 'Oh my goodness, not tonight. We're playing too hard,'" Vital recalled. "But once I saw him get up, I knew that Purv was gonna come back. It's his senior year. There was no way he was letting that little bump take him out for the rest of the game. I knew he was gonna come back."
Not long after Purvis's return, the Huskies unleashed a head-spinning rally of their own, a 26-6 run over the final 10 minutes to take a 35-26 lead into the break. Purvis played a big role in the run, scoring six of the Huskies' final 11 points, including a corner 3-pointer that snapped a 24-24 tie.
Houston missed its final 10 shots and 15 of its final 17 shots of the half as UConn's defense really clamped down.
"That was everything," said Ollie. "(Rob) Gray got off to a great start. We wanted to make him see all five guys in contested shots, and then we got him off of his game a little bit and were able to rebound. That was our No. 1 thing going into the game — rebounding."
Added Purvis: "We knew if we got stops, we were going to be able to get back in the game, stop them in transition. Just try to run them off the 3-point line, and we were able to do that on the defensive end."
The Cougars (21-10) scored the first seven points of the latter half and remained close most of the rest of the way. An Amida Brimah tip-in of a Purvis missed 3-pointer gave the Huskies a 10-point lead with exactly 10 minutes left, but Houston wouldn't go away. The Cougars would get to within four twice, and were down six (67-61) after Galen Robinson's high bank shot with 1:17 remaining.
But Purvis and Adams combined to hit five of six free throws to seal the deal.
"We know what's at stake," said Vital. "We have to play with a sense of urgency for the rest of the season. We're just gonna keep playing together, finishing our games together, being connected more. I think we've showed that the past couple of games."
RIM RATTLINGS: Houston coach Kelvin Sampson doesn't seem to be a fan of having a conference tournament on one team's home floor.
"Let's be honest, Connecticut did a great job tonight feeding off that crowd," he said. "Their crowd was tremendous, you know? That might have been the toughest crowd we played in front of all year outside of at SMU and at Cincinnati. They really fed off that crowd."
While the building was only half-filled, it certainly appeared the die-hards were out in full force. The XL Center got very loud at times, as Houston point guard Galen Robinson, Jr. noticed.
"I remember a couple of times, I was trhing to call plays and people couldn't hear it," he said. "My teammates couldn't hear it, so I had to try to act out what I was trying to call. But they played a major factor. They gave them energy and they fed off it pretty well."
"Huge advantage," Sampson added. "Huge advantage."
*** Freshman Alterique Gilbert, out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in December, was cleared to resume shooting and other basketball activities last week. He's still not participating in any contact drills.


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iPod Takes Cue From iPhone 5S With New 'Space Gray' Color
At Tuesday's Apple event, all eyes were on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. However, iPods also received a subtle update in the form of a new color, space gray.
The darkish gray, which is also offered as a color option for the iPhone 5S (but not the 5C), is available throughout the entire iPod range: the iPod touch (only the 32GB and 64GB varieties; 16GB is available only in silver), iPod nano, iPod shuffle and even iPod classic.
This brings the color count to five on the iPod touch, seven on the iPod nano and shuffle, and two on the iPod classic. Additionally, some models are available in Product Red; when purchased, Apple donates a portion of the price to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS in Africa.
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San Diego, CA - The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) will hold its annual meeting, April 18 April 22, during the 2012 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) - a joint meeting of eight otolaryngological societies in San Diego, CA.
During the ASPO meeting, hundreds of pieces of new research and dozens of scientific sessions featuring expert panelists will be presented focusing on children's ear, nose, and throat health. National health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number one reason for an appointment.
All sessions are embargoed until date and time of presentation. Sessions of interest include:
Scientific Sessions
Friday, April 20
1:10 pm - Presidential Keynote Lecture: "Variation in practice - unwarranted interference or personalized medicine?" Martin Burton, MD, FRCS, Director of the UK Cochrane Centre, Consultant Otolaryngologist Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Oxford, UK
1:55 pm - Systematic review on dilatation as primary therapy for pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis
2:25 pm - Children with sensorineural hearing loss after passing newborn hearing screen
Saturday, April 21
8:00 am - Perioperative dexamethasone and the risk of bleeding in pediatric tonsillectomy: a prospective, randomized, double blind trial
8:14 am - Is tonsillectomy a risk factor for childhood obesity?
11:00 am - Effect of obesity and medical comorbidities on polysomnographic outcomes after adjunct surgery in adenotonsillectomy failures
11:14 am - Obstructive sleep apnea, behavioral problems and quality of life in children
3: 15 pm - Patient experience in the pediatric otolaryngology clinic: does the teaching setting influence parent satisfaction?
3: 22 pm - African-American ethnicity as a risk factor for respiratory complications following adenotonsillectomy
3: 59 pm - Do perioperative antibiotics affect complication rates after primary adenotonsillectomy in children?
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Not too sure I like how it is going. Played hooky today, tomorrow I find out about my version of Big Ben's Knee.
Got pretty worn out trying to get ONE holder done. Block was short in length by..~1/8-1/4"....have that fixed.
These are the bits I am trying to build a holder for….and,
These are the drills I thought I'd use to make the holder..
First hole wasn't that great. I tried holding the block at a 45 degree angle in the vise. Bit followed the grain right out the side. Second hole was a bit better. Using the Pexto 12" Samson brace. Found out some of the bits need a bit of sharpening, too. Made three large diameter holes…
Two smaller holes. Depth was to barely over the flutes of the longest drill bit..
Once I had enough holes drilled, I marked more center lines, along with a depth cut line. Time to peel off the waste
Yep, a rip saw. I sawed down to the line, trying to keep the saw level….Removed this saw, and set up for another saw. Block is to big for the bandsaw, is why handsaws were used…
Crosscut down, hoping the two lines would meet up with each other. Then came more drilling, some chisel work, more drilling. Even brought out a 3/8" cordless drill…til the battery died. OK, we have ways. Large, corded drill, with a 1/2" chuck. Happen to have several 16" long drill bits that have a hex end. I was trying to drill a smaller hole for the shanks to sit into. Chisel work was because NONE of the first holes were deep enough.
Finally got a few auger bits to fit into the holder…
Not sure I like this all that much. Might try something different, after the knee gets worked on. All that work made a big mess on my clean floor…
Still need to cut a slot for each shank, so I can lift a bit up out of the holder. Need a second one for the larger bits, then two for the skinny bits. I'll give this a while to think over…..might find an easier design for the holders.
Knee Doctor App. in the morning, will find out what he intends to do. And, how long before I can get back into the shop. Till then, stay tuned….
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If You Go Gluten-Free...Watch Where You're Going
A Primer to Celiac Disease & Gluten Free Diets
Over the past several years America has been inundated with a gluten-free craze. If you haven't already noticed, supermarkets now dedicate full aisles to gluten-free products. For the 1% of Americans suffering from this digestive autoimmune disorder, these food products greatly reduce the daily stress of living with a dietary restrictive disease. If you're not a part of the previously stated statistics, you probably know someone who is, so it's time to learn more about celiac disease!
Read on to learn about how to get diagnosed, tips for managing celiac disease, and see if you're one of the people who really need gluten free foods.
What is celiac disease?
According to the NIH, celiac disease is "an immune disease in which people can't eat gluten because it will damage their small intestine," preventing proper absorption prevents proper absorption of food and nutrients.
Where can gluten be found?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Aside from traditional wheat products that obviously contain gluten, these unsuspecting products may also be significant sources: Deli meats and frozen burgers (made with wheat fillers), meat substitutions like tempeh and seitan (made from hydrolyzed wheat protein), baked beans (thickened with wheat flour), cheese spreads and sauces, seasoned snack foods (chips, flavored nuts, etc.), licorice, chocolate, soy sauce, salad dressings, cake frosting, baking powder (some brands may contain wheat starch), flavored coffee and tea (may contain barley malt flavoring), and beer.
Gluten is not only found in food, but can be added to medications, vitamins and supplements, makeup, and even the glue on stamps and envelopes!
How do I get diagnosed with celiac disease?
Traditional symptoms include, diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain, but discomfort can also present as irritability and depression, especially in children.
One group of researchers recently found that fewer patients are presenting with typical symptoms, making it even more difficult to diagnose.
It typically takes four years to diagnose a patient with celiac disease. Talk to your health care provider if you are experiencing symptoms. Don't wait.
It only takes a simple blood test to screen for this disease.
What do I do if I'm diagnosed?
Currently, the only treatment for this immune disorder is to completely remove gluten from your diet.
Become a label-reading expert! Pick up a copy of my book, Read It Before You Eat It, to learn more about how to read labels and how to choose the healthiest gluten free foods without falling for the hype.
What does "gluten-free" labeling mean?
The FDA just passed new "gluten-free" labeling laws, stating that by summer 2014, products claiming to be "gluten-free" must contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. Even though most companies producing gluten-free fair already abide by this definition, it's a welcome ruling to those suffering from celiac disease.
Remember that just because a gluten-free product won't cause symptoms, it doesn't make it nutritious or low in calories. Gluten free candy is still candy.
How can I still include whole grains in my diet if I'm allergic to gluten?
Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, and you can still enjoy the whole-grain goodness of fiber, energy, vitamins and minerals by consuming brown rice, quinoa, millet, teff, amaranth, and buckwheat (despite it's name, it doesn't contain wheat!).
The USDA's Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half of our six daily servings of grains come from whole grains and now you have no excuse to shy away from the grains you can tolerate!
I've read that going gluten-free will help me lose weight, is this true?
Gluten-free diets claim a top spot as one of the most widely used diets to lose weight in 2013...but there's no scientific proof that this is a sustainable weight loss plan. Gluten free muffins, cakes and pastries will be just as high in calories are the regular counterparts that could lead to weight gain, not loss.
"Gluten-free" is not synonymous with better-for-you, more nutritious, or a quick-fix weight loss plan. In fact, many gluten-free products lining our supermarket shelves are filled with excess fat and sugar to compensate for the lack of gluten protein and will could cause you to pack on the pounds.
Don't be fooled by the newest health-halo on the block!
Now that you're armed and ready to handle celiac disease and all of those gluten-free products in your supermarket, you'll be ready to invite any guest over for dinner and serve a gluten-free feast. Don't be fooled by quick fix claims celebrities make about going gluten-free -- celiac disease is a serious disorder involving one's immune system; it's not just a passing fad.
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This year's SharePoint Conference (held at the Conference Centre in Seattle, USA) can only be described as a huge success. Throughout the conference I was impressed that the organisers were able to "practice what they preach" by using SharePoint to host the conference website. Not only did this provide useful information when preparing to attend the conference but was a useful tool throughout and even after the conference. One of the things that impressed me most was the personal areas (through the use of MySites) where each attendee was able to plan, view and manage the sessions they attended and also provided the ability to submit session evaluations online. ...
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1949 Chevy 5 Window, LS engine, Air ride
Price: - Item location: Henderson, Nevada, United States
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Other Pickups
- Trim: custom
- Year: 1949
- Mileage: 100,000
- Engine size: LS
- Drive type: RWD
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1949 Chevrolet Other Pickupsi bought this truck late last year. i haven't driven it much, and really don't think I will be. It runs fine, stops fine.
Here is the build sheet:Engine 5.3L LS V8trans:4L60EFront Disc BrakesAir ConditioningTubular Control ArmDual exhaustAir Ride SuspensionC-notched RearClassic Instruments Gauge ClusterMustang II SuspensionIn Frame Stainless gas tank10 bolt rear end
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I have mentioned before the need for an app that makes Biblical scholarship available to the general public for free.
A recently-publicized app called "The Bible Scholar" illustrates why it is needed, rather than actually providing what is needed.
The app is the King James Version of the Bible, Matthew Henry's commentary, and many other public domain, out of date, devotional resources that offer nothing remotely akin to Biblical scholarship.
I wouldn't have been quite so disappointed if they had chosen a less misleading name for the app. There isn't even anything new here – all of these resources have been freely available for a long time, and are often bundled in with apps that also allow you to purchase worthwhile scholarly materials as well.


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Luca di Montezemolo has stepped down as chairman of the Italian carmaker Fiat.
Luca di Montezemolo has stepped down as chairman of the Italian carmaker Fiat.
He will, however, remain president of Ferrari, with 34-year-old John Elkann - a descendant of the founding Agnelli family - replacing him at Fiat because Montezemolo has "finished the task" he began in 2004.
Montezemolo, 62, denied the move is a precursor to moving into Italian politics or even founding his own party, insisting he is staying on the Fiat board and will not stop heading Ferrari.
On the same day, Montezemolo announced that he still wants "major teams" such as Ferrari "and McLaren" to be allowed to enter third cars in grands prix.
"We want a third car and I would do everything to have Valentino (Rossi)," he told reporters.
"When he wins this year's MotoGP, enough is enough, he must also win in formula one," the Ferrari chairman and president added.


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I finally ordered this wonderful book from amazon. Its only one knitting book off the list of many. But its a start. I haven't yet chosen a project to tackle. But now that all the plannings of my sisters wedding are over, I can direct a bit of attention toward some good ol' crafting.
I really wanted to knit a hat for the new baby. But of course, I neglected to make sure there was a hat pattern I liked in this book. The one in here is okay. I was just looking for something a little more, beanie like and less decorative. So I'll choose something else for the time being.
How bout those fingerless garter mitts? They might just be my Going To Be- Work In Progress.
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HOW GOOD IS YOUR HOTEL'S ONLINE REPUTATION? Lodging Interactive Sites 5 Top Reasons Why Hoteliers Should Add a Guest Review System to their Website
Today's travelers love to tout their experiences whenever and wherever possible. Whether they post their travel reviews on Facebook, Google+, TripAdvisor, Amazon.com, Yelp, or simply send an email to their universe of friends and colleagues, the bottom line is, good or bad, the information is going to get out. As hoteliers, the best possible way to stay aware of that content and control the hotel-to-guest relationship is to add an easy-to-use and extremely affordable Guest Review System from Lodging Interactive directly onto their website.
Consider this: Statistics show that the average Facebook user has approximately 130 friends. In the social media realm, that equates to approximately 10,000 friends of friends, and over 1,000,000 friends of friends of friends. If a Facebook page has 500,000 fans (fans are people who clicked 'Like'), you can imagine the vast reach each guest review can have in attracting travelers.
"There are many reasons why a hotel — especially an independent property — should add a Guest Review System directly onto its website," said DJ Vallauri, Lodging Interactive Founder and President. "In addition to the obvious need to take control of their online reputations, the Guest Review System from Lodging Interactive is the easiest way for travelers to automatically link their reviews from the hotel's website to Facebook, instantly sharing their adventures with their network of friends. When you consider that one review has the potential of reaching thousands of "friends",' it's counter-productive not to embrace this technology. This is just one of many reasons why website-based reviews are so critical to business today. Her are a few others . . ."
Top Five Reasons Why a Website Guest Review System is Critical to 2012 Operations:
1. Gain Control Over What You Want Displayed on Your Website.
Due to the nature of the Web, there is no real way to validate whether or not a person claiming to be a guest with a bad experience actually stayed at your hotel. Placing guest reviews directly on the hotel's website puts a stop to fake reviews posted by competitors or dishonest guests looking for refunds. This not only helps hotels maintain an impeccable reputation, but it gives hotel owners and managers an opportunity to interact personally with their guests more frequently. By having complete control to approve or deny any guest review that appears on your site, hoteliers can better manage their online reputations.
2. Boost Credibility and Display Trustworthiness.
As travelers are doing more and more of their research online, hotels and resorts are relying on online reviews to entice new guests to stay at their properties. But consumers are getting smart. With critics complaining that an entire cottage industry of paid reviewers has sprung up, travelers are questioning the validity of reviews found on booking sites like Orbitz, Travelocity and Hotels.com. This makes moving reviews to the hotel's website even more valuable. Hotels that post replies — both positive and negative — will be seen as more credible and trustworthy.
In an recent blog post titled: Keeping negative Facebook comments leads to more trust in your brand, Internet consumer psychologist Dr. Brent Coker wrote: "It is rare that a brand does not have some unhappy customers on occasion. These customers should be given the chance to publically display their disgruntlement. In other words, brands should never tamper with their Facebook page by deleting negative comments, only allowing the positive comments to shine through. Ideally, responding to negative comments creates an opportunity to show the world that you care. The result is greater feelings of trust, honesty, and genuineness towards your brand."
3. Capture Lost Business From Third Party Review Sites.
Hotels risk losing website visitors if those potential bookers are forced to leave the website in search of guest reviews on third party websites. Once gone, they may never come back or worse, they may book with the competition or third-party distributor such as Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia or Hotel.com that sell rooms at a considerably lower rate. Adding a Guest Review System keeps your guests on your site and turns lookers into bookers at rates that you are comfortable with.
Studies have shown that 75% of online travel buyers will check at least three review sites before booking online.
4. Improve Communications with Guests Via Real-Time Email Alerts.
According to Forrester, 49 percent of people won't make a reservation at a property that has no reviews; only 7 percent of hotels are responding to reviews even though 71 percent of travelers say that seeing a management response is important. In addition, 79 percent of people say that seeing a response to a negative review is reassuring. When deciding between two hotels, Forrester reports that 65 percent of people seeing a management response would sway them to book with the responding hotel. But be careful in how you respond. Forrester advises that aggressively worded management responses will do more harm than good according to 60% of the people.
By adding a Guest Review System to the website, hoteliers receive real-time email alerts for every guest review submitted, ensuring their business is always on top of what guests are saying. This means no more delays in addressing guest reviews. If a problem is identified, real-time damage control is rendered, and a potentially lost customer can be saved.
5. Expand Social Media Effectiveness Quickly and Cost Effectively.
Integrating a guest review system with Facebook is key to expanding a hotel's social media effectiveness. This link enables hotels to collect and share their guest reviews right from their hotel Facebook pages. In addition, past guests can share their own reviews via a hotel's Facebook page.
"Implementing these five steps is easy via the Lodging Interactive Guest Review System," Vallauri said. "Our web-based tool empowers hotels to collect their own guest reviews and post management responses on their websites. The Guest Review System lets consumers post their comments and score their hotel experiences based on service attributes. Additionally, consumers can share their guest reviews on their Facebook wall and their network of friends. Hotels are notified in real-time of new guest reviews and have the ability to validate guest stay information before reviews are posted on their website. The Lodging Interactive Guest Review System is a low cost turn-key system any hotel can use to manage their guest reviews. There is no programming required and hotels can be up and running in 10 minutes."
Lodging Interactive is offering a free trial of its Guest Review System. There is no contract to sign and hotels can cancel anytime. For more information, visit www.GuestReviewSystem.com.