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Dogs can forget their dogness, especially after a traumatizing ordeal. They could be nervous, shut down, guard up, making a big deal out of small things. Essentially many may react that their dog forgot how to be a dog, because they're not doing dog things!
Of course it's not forgetting their dogness really, because this is part of being a dog. Or just a being in general: this happens to us humans too. I had a traumatizing year or two pretty recently, and I forgot how to be Jen for the most part. For me it took a lot of exercising (and still IS – I think I just became pretty addicted to UJam Fitness). Which… strangely… is how Tig got back to normal after being in a shelter too. I just hope I can lose that weight again, but that's a whole other thing that has nothing to do with a dog blog.
This question and my answer originally appeared on the Pet360 Forums.
The question: My dog forgot how to be a dog!
Next issue for us to deal with is that she was caged so long, she is clueless. She has no idea how much fun she could have being a dog! She thinks life is eating, drinking, and snoozing between Mom and Dad. Only going out to do her duty. This dog thinks a walk is a horror show! Grass is to be looked at but not for her paws! We have to carry her to the area outside the dog park fence. Put her down on the grass, she is none to happy about being on the grass! She will do what she has to do.
She does show interest in the dogs inside the park. Watching them, she has sniffed a couple of them too, face to face. A couple of males have TRIED to sniff her hind quarters. She would have NONE of that, and let them know real quick. She's a lady and demands they behave like gentlmen!
No interest in toys. She'll watch you squeek a toy, but not take it. She ignores Kongs, unless there is TURKEY in them! Her "on switch" is turkey. I rub some on chew toys to get her interest in them. No interest at all in a ball. She sits for her leash, on and off. Sits for food, most of the time. But no interest at all in play. Am I rushing things?
My response: how to wait for a dog to remember dogness
Your post makes me smile because Nahvi reminds me a bit of my dog Tig after we adopted her. She also had a negative shelter experience, and this can all affect how comfortable she feels in general. Nahvi also had a surgery recently I remember, so this can also affect how a dog feels in general – it's a lot of change in a short period of time. It sounds like she's already off to a good start though.
The main thing here is patience. It's hard, we want our dogs to fit into our houses and have everything click, but for some dogs it took awhile. For Tig it took 8 months (but her case was pretty extreme – she'd fly to the end of the leash in panic at anything outside). Those were a long 8 months waiting for Tig to become a dog, and I wept (with happiness) when she finally walked into our kitchen. Strange, I know, but it was my clear sign she was finally comfortable in our house, and finally herself again. The funny thing? That wait ended up being so rewarding after those 8 months. The main thing we did with Tigger was…. almost nothing. We waited, didn't make a big deal with things, slowly slowly slowly exposed her to things, and jogged. I ran and ran and ran because that was the only way I could get her mind off the environment outside our house (yes… I lost some weight. It was great for that too!)
For the grass/outside and other-dogs thing:
I'd really recommend this: don't make a big deal about it. She may need to relax outside more before approaching grass, but what I would try is focusing on getting her super relaxed outdoors in general and then you can try gradually getting closer to the grassy areas and eventually on them. As I mentioned, for Tig I had to jog her outdoors to get her "mind off things" (she'd focus in on the jog and relax – repetitive, needed focus, etc), for Nahvi it might be something else but the main thing is for both of your focus to be off of whatever is stressful, then you can gradually introduce the things that stress in a "hey, this is no big deal to anyone" kind of way.
If she looks at it with that face of mild panic (ack, grass!), just distract her away and immediately get her focus on something else without rewarding her for the fear (as in "Hey Nahvi, let's walk over here instead" and simply head off). Some may say this is rewarding her by moving away – and it kind of is – so the main focus should be trying, if you can, to anticipate any fearful reactions before they happen and distract her before and during the times so she never gets fearful in the first place. So when you walk by/near grass if you must, keep talking to her to draw her attention to you so she never looks at or thinks about the grass while you pass it. I asked so many other trainers and behaviorists "what do you DO when they panic? What's the best action" and the only thing to come of this research and questioning was "just keep moving. Acknowledge if you must, don't make a big deal of it, and keep moving."
And this is the same thing with other dogs. Dogs don't need to meet each other, and certainly don't need a dog park (which can do more harm than good). It's very possible she doesn't want to interact with other dogs, or is just not in the right frame of mind at this time. And that's okay. When encountering others on a walk, simply keep moving, step aside, whatever you need to do to keep going. If the other person says anything, just say she's not able to say hi (you can even mention recent surgery if you must – whatever makes this feel better for you both). Remember to just focus on what's best for Nahvi, which sounds like it may be not meeting other dogs at this time. But do remember to keep it positive so Nahvi thinks "we're just walking past" instead of "we're not going up to those mean dogs my dog mom is wary of". And if you can set up play dates with other, known dogs in an environment Nahvi feels comfortable in this would also help. If a dog is unsure of things, often being tethered to a leash can emphasize this – so a play date in a safe, off-leash environment with known friendly dogs of an appropriate size and temperament can work as a great alternative.
Regarding play/fun:
This might just take time. Any dog has to feel extremely relaxed to play. For some dogs play doesn't come naturally in their personalities. For Tig, who is a very serious girl, she only lets her guard down when she is very relaxed and also wants to play. So… every few weeks basically! And I can't make her play, at all… and oh how I've tried. But when she wants to, I've figured out a few ways to get her playful and it's a subtle gentle dance. You often really, really have to understand your dog well to do so (again.. that time and patience!)
It is possible to sort of teach a dog to play though. I taught my first dog to retrieve a ball… but he'd only do it twice, and then look at me with an "are we finished? Have you got your fill of this?" and trot on to go sniff things (his idea of a good time). So some dogs simply aren't really into it, they simply don't have toy drive. And that's OK, because any dog I've met enjoys things – just have to figure out what they are.
Once Nahvi is fully relaxed in the home, you can try things like "hide and seek" with the toy. If you take a thing away from a dog sometimes they reeeeally want that thing. You can try sort of "teasing" a toy (what's called a "flirt pole" – a toy on the end of a long rope attached to a stick, essentially) can sometimes get dogs interested. Just make sure to try all different sizes, textures, colors, types of toys and only during times of extreme relaxation/comfort in the house. Like I said for Tig, this took 8 months. For another dog of mine 2 weeks (and for the third… no time – but he was built for play and adventure and lives for toys).
And regarding the crate/play:
Perhaps try introduce more mental exercises into the day. Because she may have her guard up a little, start with really simple exercises and make it part of a routine. It sounds like she knows "sit" so start with that and then progress to down, shake a paw, and so forth. This will have a couple benefits: it'll help that bond between the family (great for so many uses), and it may help her relax a little. It will also help you learn what Nahvi is motivated to work for – figuring out a dogs motivation is key to sorting out how they'll learn, and how to train them.
You may also introduce a bit of massage into your day, which also helps with bond and relaxation.
What are your tips?
There are many ways to slowly desensitize dogs. If you had an anxious or sensitive dog, what worked well for you? What are you still working on?


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Event Hopes Dim
By PAUL GALLAGHER Times Staff Writer
Promoters of the Middlefield Powder Ridge Rock Festival have no appeal from a temporary injunction issued against them, nor can they "buy their way past the court by paying fines," a top Superior Court official said today.
After a Middletown Superior Court decision Monday banning the scheduled three-day rock festival, lawyers for the festival planners said they would appeal the court's decision, hopefully in time to allow the festival to go on.
The influential court official, who declined to be identified, said, an appeal is doomed: "In Connecticut, an appeal from a temporary injunction is "not permitted," said the official, noting that the news might surprise those not familiar with Connecticut law.
He said state law does not have provisions for such an appeal. The official called talk from promoters and their lawyers that the festival was still on "sheer nonsense," and said that violators of the injunction were not only subject to fines, but to imprisonment as well.
The injunction, ordered by Judge Aaron Palmer against promoters of the festival, the owners of the Powder Ridge Ski property where the festival was to be held and the owners of parking areas readied for the three-day event, specified that fines would be imposed if the injunction is violated.
The promoters and Zemel Bros. Inc., owners of the ski area, would be fined $50,000 each, and the parking lot owners $10,000, for violation, the decision read.
The court official said Judge Palmer was not restricted to the penalties specified in the injunction, but could also jail violators for contempt of court.
He also expressed confidence that Judge Palmer intended to strictly enforce his decision, bringing the full power of the court to play, if that is necessary.
Rumors were spreading Monday that festival planners were thinking of paying the $110,000 fine and going ahead with the festival if their appeal is not upheld.
"You don't just buy your way out for $110,000 or even $5. million," he said. "The court ruled that the festival was a public nuisance. That doesn't mean it wants $110,000. It means it wants the festival stopped."
Meanwhile disagreement was developing on the festival grounds between Louis Zemel of Zemel Bros Inc., and officials from Middleton Arts International, organisers of the proposed festival.
"The Zemel Bros, intend to abide by the letter and the spirit of the law," Zemel told The Times Monday night. "We have asked Middleton Arts to do the same," he said.
"They are talking about an appeal. We are not appealing," Zemel said. "We ourselves will cease and desist from doing anything further to promote the event, with the single exception of seeing that there would be drinking water for those here," he said.
While the Zemels were calling for an end to preparation, Middleton Arts planners were giving the go-head.
The court injunction had specified that "immediate notice" be given to such agents of the festival to stop preparations. The spokesman explained that the town of Middlefield had not posted a $25,000 surety demanded by the court and, therefore, the injunction was not valid until they do so.
By the time the town posts the money the festival planners hope their appeal would be filed and that the court would be acting on it. The mere filing of an appeal will not stay an injunction, court sources say.
By 11 p.m. Monday, court officials reported the town had posted the $25,000, Judge Palmer had signed the necessary documents and the injunction was being served.
The planners made no decision as to what they would do if the court injunction remains valid and in effect. Most seemed to be putting the possibility out of their minds and going on as usual.
Richard Zeisler of Bridgeport; attorney for the planners, said, however, that he is certain his clients would not do anything illegal.
"My relationship with my clients has always been that we will have the festival and it will be legal," Zeisler said. "I think the courts will find room for this (the festival)" he said.
State Police Commissioner Leo J. Mulcahy went to Middlefield Monday afternoon to discuss implementing the injunction with festival planners. Reports indicated that police intend to blockade the entire area during the July 31-Aug. 2 weekend to prevent traffic tie-ups. Some said no visitors would be allowed near the Zemel properties.
A truck carrying 14 young people from out of state was stopped because of a motor vehicle violation early this morning near the festival site. The truck was stolen in Florida, authorities said.
State police said all 14, including two juveniles, were charged with having a defective muffler. The .pickup truck was stopped about 12:15 a.m. on Powder Hill Road, a fraction of a mile from the festival site.
Traffic in the area was reported bumper-to-bumper Monday night, with sightseers and those hoping the festival will be held despite the Superior Court order.
Local officials reportedly plan to block off the site and, allow only residents with car stickers on the road.

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Sponsoring the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was always going to be an expensive proposition, but now, according to a report from ESPN, it looks like the rates for the August 26 bout will shatter a number of records.
According to ESPN's Darren Rovell, the sports media giant obtained a proposal that WME-IMG, which owns the UFC, sent to various companies "to gauge their interest in sponsoring elements of the fight." The asking price for the title sponsor is $US10 million.
That figure would dwarf the most lucrative single-fight sponsorship in boxing history: $US5.6 million for the Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao bout of 2015, paid by Tecate. The company that pays the eight-figure sum will get its name attached to the fight, as well as branding opportunities throughout Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena and $US500,000 in tickets.
In addition, a company that wants to associate itself with either Mayweather or McGregor can sponsor one corner of the ring for $US5 million. If all these sponsorships are sold at their listed prices, the $US20 million total would shatter the old record for largest advertising package, set by Mayweather-Pacquiao with a $US13.2 million sum.
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My Hex game still keeps crashing at least 2 or 3 times during each encounter, which makes " playing" Hex rather unfun at the moment.
Is there a work around, or fix coming soon?
I am using...
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My Hex game still keeps crashing at least 2 or 3 times during each encounter, which makes " playing" Hex rather unfun at the moment.
Is there a work around, or fix coming soon?
I am using...
And when will be actually playing pve?
Time to start putting out!
Wow...2 screenshots...
Really frustrating, this bug keeps popping up every run I do now, and CZE doesn't even offer reimbursement for it.
Not going to play until they fix this and work on their customer support.
Been playing the Hug of Darkness this morning (only tier 1 so far) but I love it.
It's really fun to play, but it also works really well.
So thanks for sharing.
Time is a resource, which you need to learn to use.
You guys rock!
But handing out two copies of this OP card to Closed Beta players will start a riot under the Ninja Beta players... ;)
They did, but some ppl here only read what they want to read, and therefor expect Set 2 to be here tomorrow.
Which of course only leads to dissapointment.
I'd go for option 2, having cards you can't use outside the PG are only going to cause more frustration.
And we haven't received an update on their official timeframe:
Open Beta --> Set 2 -->...
It's good to have connections...
Early January is my guess!
Soon? ;)
Okay let's say you are right (which you aren't), how does that bring set 2 any closer?
While Cory's optimism is great to see, it's also very dangerous in getting ppl's hopes up way to much.
Thank god Cory he placed that smiley with it, so please don't take his post as a sign Open Beta...
Great idea indeed, but come back in a year or five.
It will never happen that way, and that is how it should be. As many have already tried to explain them, you are NEVER certain of winning a game, until the final damage has been dealt.
And since...
They chose to make these tickets expiring, so they have to offer anyone the option to use them whenever they want during those preset tourmanent times.
You can't demand ppl to sign up several...
The future is a very vague time frame...
I am in, but anyone with a VIP ticket should be able to join this time frame if they want to.
Hope you resolve this fast for all left out atm.
But you know that won't happen (all three at once), they have said several times they want the new players coming with Open Beta to have some time with just set 1. That way they can get used to the...
I hope the Hex novel is one of them...
Don't worry, that was my sarcastic alter ego who escaped for a minute.
He needs to learn how to use a smiley
Wow, love the extreme details in these notes...
They need to make set 1 completely bug free before releasing a new set!
Otherwise thing will keep stacking up, new card interactions will enter Hex that don't work as intended, needing time to fix...
Just rewatch his KS video from time to time (the one with the bankrobbery) that always cheers me up ;)
Okay here you go, 1st quarter 2015.


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No Anonymity in Suit Over Embarrassing Video
WASHINGTON (CN) – Embarrassment does not justify masking the name of a woman upset that attorneys shared video of her sexual harassment, a federal judge ruled.
Bingru Wang, a journalist who filed suit last year as Jane Roe, shot the video secretly with her cellphone back in September 2012 to document a former supervisor's treatment of her at Phoenix Satellite Television.
Having no interest in disclosing the video publicly, Wang managed to settle her claims against Phoenix without showing it to the company or to any family members.
Wang had showed the video to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in filing a complaint, but she did not provide the commission with a copy.
Several media outlets nevertheless made the video publicly available in 2013, however, after several of Wang's co-workers retained Lynne Bernabei of Bernabei & Wachtel to sue Phoenix that July.
Confronted by friends and family about her connection to the video, Wang received a copyright registration for it in October 2013 and filed the suit against the lawyers in 2014.
The complaint named Meixing Ren, a plaintiff in B&W's action against Phoenix, as a defendant. Wang claimed that she had allowed Ren to upload the video she shot to his computer because the co-worker was concerned about preserving evidence.
While Wang accused Ren of violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, she accused the former co-worker and attorneys of violating the Copyright Act and federal anti-racketeering law.
The defendants moved to dismiss, and Wang moved belatedly to proceed under a pseudonym.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan preserved only the copyright claims on Thursday and said that the court lacks jurisdiction to let Wang proceed under a pseudonym since she did not timely move for such leave.
The ruling notes that certain concerns that warrant shielding the privacy of sexual-assault victims "are less applicable here."
"Plaintiff's complaint is not against her assailant and will likely not involve the graphic details of her assault, but is instead at least one step removed from the actual events of September 6, 2012," Chutkan wrote. "Moreover, plaintiffs' [sic] name is already publicly associated with the video and the underlying incident, through pleadings and motion practice in the Ren suit. The complaint in that action identifies plaintiff by name, as do briefs related to a subpoena served by the Ren suit plaintiffs (represented by Bernabei) on Lexero Law, counsel for plaintiff in this action." (Parentheses in original.)
Wang informed the court she will proceed with the suit.
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Though underlying facts are not copyrightable, Chutkan found that Wang "just barely" crossed the threshold of alleging creativity.
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You can spend a lot of accumulated time on your bottom in the course of a day. Or you can sit for lengthy spells without a break. Both, it turns out, are very bad for you.
Take a movement break every 30 minutes, say experts. No matter how much you exercise, sitting for excessively long periods of time is a risk factor for early death, a new study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
There's a direct relationship between time spent sitting and your risk of early mortality from any cause, researchers said, based on a study of nearly 8,000 Americans older than 45 who were asked to wear an accelerometer on their hip.
Over a period of 10 days, sitting or lounging behaviour took up the equivalent of 12.3 hours over a 16-hour waking day - about 77%, on average. That's a whole lot of sitting. But subjects differed in the extent to which they sat down for long stretches without getting up and moving around. When researchers measured the "bout length" of subjects' sitting spells, they found that 52% lasted less than a half-hour, 22% lasted between a half-hour and just under an hour, 14% lasted from one to one-and-a-half hours and 14% went on for more than that.
After tracking subjects for four years, the researchers found that subjects who recorded the most time sitting were most likely to have died during the study period, and those who spent the least time sitting were least likely to have died. That was no surprise.
As your total sitting time increases, so does your risk of an early death. The positive news: People who sat for less than 30 minutes at a time had the lowest risk of early death.
"Sit less, move more" is what the American Heart Association encourages all of us to do. But this simplistic guideline doesn't quite cut it, said Keith Diaz, lead author of the new study and an associate research scientist in the Columbia University Department of Medicine.
"This would be like telling someone just to 'exercise' without telling then how," Diaz wrote in an email.
Exercise guidelines are precise, he explained. For example, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults do moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for two hours and 30 minutes every week, plus muscle strengthening activities on two or more days a week.
"We need similar guidelines for sitting," said Diaz. "We think a more specific guideline could read something like, 'For every 30 consecutive minutes of sitting, stand up and move/walk for five minutes at brisk pace to reduce the health risks from sitting,'" he said, adding the study "puts us a step closer to such guidelines, " but more research is needed to verify the findings.


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Bitdefendere has uncovered a massive online advertising budget fraud
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Taking the form of an adware sneaked into users' PCs without their knowledge, the malware identified by Bitdefender's cyber security specialists runs invisible ads on compromised PCs, causing significant loss to companies by exposing advertisements to fictitious audiences
After infecting the user's computer, the threat, called Zacinlo, opens multiple browser sessions and loads ad banners, simulates clicks from the victim, or changes the ad content on the pages they visit with their own ads, which generates substantial revenue . Companies that allocate advertising budgets for different online campaigns where payment is made to the audience they are paying pay without commercial messages reaching real people, without producing the expected impact
Zacinlo is installed on the system with administrator privileges, which allows him to protect himself from the processes that endanger his operation and prevent any attempt to be stopped or deleted. These rootkit capabilities are extremely rare and account for less than 1% of all the commonly encountered computer threats. Therefore, because of the deep integration with the operating system, removing it becomes very difficult
Zacinlo uses a variety of platforms to replace ads, including Google AdSense, and has the ability to remove competition from the infected computer by removing the other forms of adware on the system. In addition, the computer threat extracts detailed information about the infected computer about the installed security solution and the applications and programs running on the device. Starter also makes screenshots and sends them to the command and control center for analysis. This functionality has a massive impact on users' intimacy, as print screens can contain sensitive information such as emails, private messages, or e-banking sessions.
Zacinlo also shuts down the antivirus application on the infected computer, leaving an advanced scan of the device outside the operating system – the so-called save mode or rescue mode – as the only diagnostic and devirusing method
Adware is installed on your computer by downloading a free and anonymous VPN service (s5Mark) from an installation kit. Less technical users are told that a VPN connection is established without this ever happening.
Most samples of the Zacinlo computer threat have been identified in the United States, followed by Europe, Brazil, China and India. About 90% of the devices where Zacinlo was identified were running on the Windows 10 operating system. The campaign would have started in 2012, but the Bitdefender specialists noticed a peak of adware activity at the end of 2017 and early 2018.


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Exploding health costs have become an issue of grave concern in Kenya, where an estimated one million people are driven into poverty every year due to unaffordable medical bills. And Zimbabwe is to start paying compensation to thousands of white farmers who lost their land under Robert Mugabe.
Hospital bills are said to have worsened in the Kenya where close to one-third of the population (17.4 million inhabitants out of 59.7) live with Sh92.4 (8 euros) per day, according to 2018 World Bank data.
The Daily Nation reports on the nightmare of a once happy mother and businesswoman whose life was turned upside down by a simple cough.
Diana Mwalili told the Nairobi-based newspaper how she spent all she had trying to treat her daughter's poorly-diagnosed condition which worsened from a mere flu to spinal infection and then to brain damage, which has made it impossible for her to sit up, stand, walk or feed herself.
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Aggrey Omboki who authored the report also raises another case gone viral on social media in the Kenyan capital -- that of a patient whose family is grappling with a medical bill worth 16,000 euros that must be paid before she is released from hospital. "She is basically a prisoner until they can clear the debt," Ombeki found out.
The Daily Nation's correspondent says a lawmaker's bill compelling hospitals to discharge patients who cannot pay, is still being debated in parliament. "The sad and painful state of affairs is that more and more families are being forced to sell land, houses and even cars to get relatives and at times bodies released from hospitals," he says.
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Renewed xenophobic attacks against Africans immigrants continue to dominate comments in the South African papers two weeks after sporadic outbreaks of violence in sensitive suburbs of Durban and Johannesburg.
The Sowetan reports that 105 people including five babies fled to local police stations when unemployed youths in their neighborhoods kicked down their doors at 2 am.
In related news the Citizen relays calls by South Africa's Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu on foreign governments to stop undocumented nationals from crossing into the country. Zulu spoke during a crisis meeting with African ambassadors on Sunday.
Several commentators aren't convinced by President Cyril Ramaphosa's argument that the violence was being spread by people with criminal intent.
The Johannesburg Star warns that the government is trapped in the mantra of arguing that the problem is purely "criminal as if that renders it less serious."
Thabisi Hoeane a Political Science professor at Rhodes University who penned the article urges the government to call xenophobia by what it really is, so that it can be defeated.
Zimbabwe's White Farmers see light at the end of the tunnel
Zimbabwe is to start paying compensation this year to thousands of white farmers who lost land under former president Robert Mugabe's land reform.
Zimbabwe's state-owned Herald publishes a government statement announcing that $18 million earmarked for the scheme, with full compensation to be paid later.
In South Africa, Mail and Guardian points out that the package is for improvements the former farm owners made to the land - and not for the land seized from 4,000 of the country's 4,500 white farmers to correct what Mugabe called "colonial-era land ownership disparities".
Critics blame the evictions for a collapse in agricultural production that forced Africa's one-time bread basket to become dependent on imported food to feed its population, according to the newspaper.
South Africa's Times Live reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa sees the paying of compensation to the White commercial farmers, as key to mending ties with the West.
The Johannesburg-based Citizen says the farmers in Zimbabwe accepted the offer of interim payments under a two-year international legal initiative.
Am I really rich?
And a stunning revelation by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is causing a buzz in the press.
Dangote says he withdrew $10 million from a bank just to look at it.
Uganda's Daily Monitor reports that Africa's richest man, sparked an outburst of laughter in Abidjan at the weekend when he explained how he put the money in the boot of his car and brought it into his room to make sure it was real, before taking it back to the bank the next day.
The manufacturing tycoon, who was speaking at a Mo Ibrahim forum in the Ivorian capital, had this advice for young African entrepreneurs. "Don't get carried away by the first flush of success", he said.


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Taiwanese singer Christine Fan has always shared a close relationship with Malaysian singer Fish Leong, with the duo often meeting up together with their celebrity friends, Taiwanese actresses Tiffany Yang and Amber Wang.
However, Christine recently found herself in the bad books of Fish's fans, many of whom took offence at Christine's remarks about Fish's divorce from her husband of nine years. Christine's social media pages were soon flooded with comments branding her a "terrible friend".
In an attempt to deflect the hate that Christine was receiving, both Tiffany and Amber took to their Instagram accounts to upload a picture of the four of them together, showing off their strong friendship. Both Christine and Fish left a like on the individual posts.
Fish also reposted the same picture onto her Instagram Stories, adding, "We've always been very loving. On a beautiful morning, where the weather is perfect, I feel like eating some dessert. Thank you to the media for allowing us to be even more loving."
Though the singer did not directly address the reports regarding Christine's comments, many took Fish's post as an indirect confirmation that their friendship is still going strong.
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Fish Leong confirms that she is divorced
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Migration and Young Societies
Policy Briefs contain recommendations or visions and cover policy areas that are of interest to G20 policymakers. The majority of the Policy Briefs has been developed by a corresponding T20 Task Force.
T20 Recommendations Reports tie related policy proposals made under different G20 Presidencies into a common policy advice framework. They aim to leverage connections between T20 research organizations as well as other stakeholders to address well-defined global problems, in order to support G20 policymakers and to aid business and civil society organizations in complementing G20 policy efforts.
G20 JapanAging, Fiscal Sustainability and Adequacy of Social Security Systems
G20 JapanAging Population and its Impacts on Fiscal Sustainability
G20 JapanFinancial Literacy, Incentives, and Innovation to Deal with Population Aging
G20 JapanInvestment in Social Capital and Migrant Labour as a Solution for Population Ageing
G20 JapanRole of G20 in Designing Immigration Policies to Support Population Aging
G20 JapanUse Evidence-based Medicine to Raise the Productivity of Healthcare in Aging Populations
G20 JapanWork Capacity and Socially Sustainable Public Pension System in Aging Societies
G20 JapanRole of Innovative Policies in Incentivizing Women's Participation in the Formal Workforce: A Response to Trends in Aging Population
G20 JapanTaxation in Aging Societies: Increasing the Effectiveness and Fairness of Pension Systems
G20 JapanFostering Prosperity – Investment and Demographic Transition
G20 JapanMacroeconomic Impacts and Policies in Aging Societies
G20 JapanImproving Immigrants' Integration in Host Countries
G20 JapanSupporting Sustainable and Effective Social Security System Development in Aging Developing Countries
G20 ArgentinaBuilding an institution of ombudsman for migrant rights in host country for a secure and prosperous society
T20 Co-Chair Brief
G20 ArgentinaRegional Integration and Migration between Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: Regional initiatives need to be strengthened
T20 Co-Chair Brief
G20 ArgentinaGetting into School: Looking for Indicators of Integration
G20 ArgentinaRepatriation Challenges faced by Developing First Asylum Countries & the International Response Mechanism: The Case of Myanmar Rohingyas in Bangladesh
G20 ArgentinaPreparing Cities to Manage Migration
G20 ArgentinaKeeping the Knowledge Flowing: Policy Recommendations for Supporting High-skill Migration
T20 Co-Chair Brief
G20 ArgentinaSustainable Way of Social Integration: Job Generation – How to Estimate and Compare the Cost of Employing One More Refugee?
T20 Co-Chair Brief
G20 ArgentinaIt takes more than a village. Effective Early Childhood Development, Education and Care services require competent systems
G20 ArgentinaBarriers to access to education for migrant children
T20 Co-Chair Brief
G20 ArgentinaStrengthening Data on Migration to Inform Policy Making
T20 Co-Chair Brief
T20 Co-Chair Brief
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S20 Saudi Arabia Communique
S20 Saudi Arabia 2020: Read the Communique here.
The Reality of Immigration
While national politicians continue to speak about immigration in negative terms, the academic evidence is overwhelmingly positive. Migrants tend to be highly-skilled on average, contribute substantially to the economy, and do not compete with natives for social housing. Moreover, there is no evidence that crime rates have been on the rise as a result of new immigration waves. Neli Demireva writes that there is a real danger the immigration debate will turn sour and have spill-over effects in unexpected places.
The academic evidence regarding immigration is overwhelmingly positive; by Neil Demireva
Why whites in diverse places are more tolerant of immigration
New research by Eric Kaufmann finds that local diversity does lead to more tolerant white attitudes and this is not the result of 'white flight'. The results suggest that, as more locales become diverse, there will be more interethnic contact and more positive white attitudes to outgroups.
Positive contact or "white flight"?: why whites in diverse places are more tolerant of immigration; by Eric Kaufmann
Migrants Bring Economic Benefits for Advanced Economies
Migration, no matter how controversial politically, makes sense economically. A new IMF study shows that, over the longer term, both high- and low-skilled workers who migrate bring benefits to their new home countries by increasing income per person and living standards. Moreover, the gains are broadly shared by the population. It may therefore be well-worth shouldering the short-term costs to help integrate these new workers.
Migrants Bring Economic Benefits for Advanced Economies; by Florence Jaumotte, Ksenia Koloskova, and Sweta Saxena
Refugees and Economic Migrants: Facts, policies and challenges
This eBook offers a brief summary of what economists have learnt about migration in several crucial areas of policymaking, and identifies most of the important questions that still remain to be answered.
Refugees and Economic Migrants: Facts, policies and challenges, by Francesco Fasani
People on the move: Global migration's impact and opportunity
Major study from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), People on the move: Global migration's impact and opportunity, maps the patterns of migration and calculates its impact on the world economy. To complement this global perspective, a companion report takes a deeper look at how these issues are playing out in real time across Europe today.
A road map for integrating Europe's refugees; by Frank Mattern, Eckart Windhagen, Solveigh Hieronimus, George Tsopelas, Jonathan Woetzel, and Anu Madgavkar
Immigration and the macroeconomy: Some new empirical evidence
The macroeconomic effects of immigration are a hot topic, particularly during elections. Using immigration records from Norway, this column argues that an increase in immigration lowers unemployment (even for native workers) and has no negative effects on public finances. However, it identifies a negative effect on productivity that may be a worry for long-term growth.
Immigration and the macroeconomy: Some new empirical evidence, by Francesco Furlanetto & Ørjan Robstad
Youth and COVID-19: Response, Recovery and Resilience
The COVID-19 global health emergency and its economic and social impacts have disrupted nearly all aspects of life for all groups in society. People of different ages, however, are experiencing its effects in different ways.For young people, and especially for vulnerable youth, the COVID-19 crisis poses considerable risks in the fields of education, employment, mental health and disposable income. Moreover, while youth and future generations will shoulder much of the long-term economic and social consequences of the crisis, their well-being may be superseded by short-term economic and equity considerations. To avoid exacerbating intergenerational inequalities and to involve young people in building societal resilience, governments need to anticipate the impact of mitigation and recovery measures across different age groups, by applying effective governance mechanisms.Based on survey findings from 90 youth organisations from 48 countries, this policy brief outlines practical measures governments can take to design inclusive and fair recovery measures that leave no one behind.
'Death on an appalling scale' – David Miliband on the threat of COVID-19 to refugees
Headed by David Miliband, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) works on the ground to improve public health and stop the pandemic from taking root. Prevention is the aim, whether that's the introduction of handwashing stations, triage centres or isolation units. Without immediate international action to support healthworkers on the frontlines the consequence will be, as Miliband says, "death on an absolutely appalling scale".
'Death on an appalling scale' – David Miliband on the threat of COVID-19 to refugees
By Anna Bruce-Lockhart (World Economic Forum)
How Africa's Age Structure Will Affect the Impact of COVID-19
Cases of COVID-19 in Africa represent a tiny fraction of those in other countries, but countries in the region are still taking strong action to slow the spread of the virus: closing borders, imposing curfews, closing schools, and more. These actions – along with those that other countries take to slow the spread, such as factory closings in China – have economic consequences in addition to health consequences. Estimates for African growth in 2020 have fallen dramatically, with impacts from tourism to manufacturing. Africa is the continent with the highest number of poor people in the world, which means the consequences of an economic downturn come with greater risks. Are the actions that high-income countries are taking to stop the pandemic the same ones that Africa's low- and middle-income countries should take?
How Africa's Age Structure Will Affect the Impact of COVID-19
By David K. Evans (ISPI) and Eric Werker (ISPI)
Covid-19 Is Paralyzing One of West Africa's Main Resources: Migrants
While about 10,000 people in Africa were registered as positive to the coronavirus as of April 7 – a marginal figure if compared to data coming from Europe, Asia or North America – the pandemic outbreak has already had huge, multilayered and sometimes hard-to-detect impacts on the continent.
Consequences for migrants, refugees, stateless people and all citizens on the move have been and will continue to be particularly dire. The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), Africa's 15-country, largest free movement area, stands as an example of how migrants in all conditions are vulnerable both to risks for public health and to the measures adopted to tackle them.
COVID-19 Is Paralyzing One of West Africa's Main Resources: Migrants
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Pack 112 is part of Circle 10 Council and Northern Lights District
We welcome all boys, entering 1st through 5th grade, who want to join Pack 112. Your son does not have to attend Gulledge or Haun elementary to join. We look forward to helping each scout have a wonderful scouting experience. If you are interested in becoming part of the Pack 112 family, below are a few of the requirements.
1) Print and fill out the BSA application.
2) Contact a member of our Leadership Team.
3) Dues: The Pack collects annual dues of $120 dollars beginning in September. This covers the cost of a Scout Handbook, Pack T-shirt, Subscription to Boys Life Magazine, Registration with Boys Scouts of America and any awards earned during the year. The cost of a scout uniform is not included in this registration fee.
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How Robert Pattinson Beat Nicholas Hoult to Play 'The Batman'
We now have a new Batman, and it's Robert Pattinson, which is an exciting choice. He's young (although slightly older than Christian Bale when he became Batman), he's taken his career in an interesting direction by working with indie auteurs, and he should bring something unique to the role. A new report in THR says that the casting process, compared to other major superhero characters, was relatively smooth since The Batman writer-director Matt Reeves had a clear idea of who he wanted for the part when writing the script. The choice came down to Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult since Reeves was going towards the younger side of the character:
He is written as around 30 years old, and the story is neither another re-hashing of his origin nor the tale of a seasoned crimefighter ruling Gotham City. He is Bruce Wayne still trying to find his footing on his way to becoming the genius detective.
If I don't have to see Bruce Wayne's parents gunned down in an alley again, The Batman will already be a victory.
Although other names were rumored for the role, Pattinson and Hoult became the chief contenders for the part and during the week of May 20th, both came into Burbank to test for the role:
Pattinson and Hoult put on a suit from a previous Batman movie, as has become customary in the Bat-test process. (Christian Bale, before landing Batman Begins, performed his test in the suit used by Val Kilmer in 1995's Batman Forever, for instance.) Did they embody the character? How did their eyes look and act? Is there a specialness to them? Those were the questions Reeves and the studio wanted answered.
"(Reeves) wanted very specific things," says one insider. "He knew what he was looking for."
Reeves and Warners execs took the week after Memorial Day to deliberate their choices, and by Thursday night, made the calls to the actors. The Batman who would lead the studio into the 2020s had been found.
While I prefer Pattinson to Hoult for Batman, I think they're both terrific actors, and the good news here is that they're both going to be fine. Hoult, who was robbed of a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination last year for The Favourite, isn't going anywhere just because he didn't get cast as Batman. And as for Pattinson, he has a new franchise riding on his shoulders, but I think he's more than up to the task.
The Batman opens June 25, 2021.


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Estate administration, in basic terms, is the process of maintenance and distribution of a person's assets after they die.
If the person who died made and executed a valid will in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, the process of estate administration normally follows the procedures and instructions laid out in the will.
Most often, a will names a person to serve as executor, whose job it is to ensure that the estate is properly administered.
The executor is normally the person who stands to inherit the most money or property from the will, since this personn will have the greatest incentive to see the probate and administration process to completion.
What if The Will Does Not Name an Executor?
If a will in Pea Ridge, Arkansas is silent as to who should be the executor, it is up to the court to decide who should serve in that capacity.
This is usually the person who will benefit the most if the will is executed. If there is no will (a situation recognized as "intestacy"), Arkansas has a system of laws distributing the decedent's property to his or her closest living relative. In such a situation, the closest living relative has the most to gain from an orderly administration of the estate, so they will usually be appointed.
In cases where the will doesn't name an executor, or the person named is unable to take on that role for whatever reason, any person who has some direct stake in the decedent's estate (either because they're named in the will or stand to inherit by intestacy) can petition a Pea Ridge, Arkansas court to be appointed executor.
When the executor is chosen, they serve as a sort of incarnation of the decedent's estate - the estate's legal interests become the executor's interests, and the executor is expected to protect the estate's interests as they would their own.
Can a Pea Ridge, Arkansas Estate Administration Attorney Help?
If you have unexpectedly been appointed to be the executor of a relative's estate, and don't know how to handle this process, you should speak with a brilliant Pea Ridge, Arkansas wills and trusts attorney.


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London is the most iconic city of the English speaking world. It is a cultural center and a global economic hub. In the same time, London poses exquisite style and an aristocratic vibe. You can see it in the elite London flats. This city is old, new, imperial and democratic at the same time. Don't wait up, London is calling.
London has a fifth or sixth largest metropolitan area GDP in the world. It is the largest and the most prosperous metropolitan region in Europe that account for the 30% of the United Kingdom GDP. London economy is as big as the economy of Sweden. London is the most expensive property market in the world for decades in a row. It is a major financial center, alongside megacities such as Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, and Moscow. London has five big financial districts, the most prominent of them is the City of London. It is home to a myriad of hedge funds, private equity firms, most international banks, and exchanges. The commercial district of Waterloo, Southwark and East London Tech City are major hubs for start-up technology companies and pride themselves to be a European Silicon Valley.
London has plenty of galleries, museums and art institutions. Many of them have free admission and serve as a major tourist destination. One of the most notorious museums is the British Museum in Bloomsbury. It contains 7 million artifacts from around the globe, featuring antiquities, natural history specimens and much more. Another renowned place is Albertopolis, a whole quarter of scientific and cultural establishments. This area is home to three museum-juggernauts: Victoria and Albert Museum ( collection of applied arts), the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum. Moreover, London has a vibrant music scene. The city hosts major music companies: Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, as well thousands of niche studios, recording companies, bands, and musicians. London features countless venues for rock and pop concerts as well as two major opera houses and four conservatories.
London is a melting pot, which competes in diversities with such international cities as New York and Los Angeles. According to the 2011 census, 3 million people or 37% of the London population are foreign-born. London has one of the largest international populations in the world. Professionals and investors from across the globe are drawn to London. That is why it is quite expensive to rent London properties.
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Over the Sep 2020, the average rent for an apartment in/near London, UK decreased by 2.2% to 2.747 £.
Breaking it down in details, we now see that the average price for 1-bed apartment decreased by 1.3% to 1.631 £. Pricing for 2-bed apartment also decreased by 0.8% and a place of this size will now cost you 2.406 £. 3-bed apartment rent pricing starts at 3.430 £, it decreased by 2.6% lately. We tend to note the rise of 4- and more bed apartment pricing. It decreased by 3.5% and made it down to 4.134 £.
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London has the lavish inventory of properties. Here you can find new build apartments, old Victorian mansions, unfurnished properties, and serviced apartments. Finding a flat or an apartment for rent in London is not an easy task. Thousands of newcomers are arriving in London every day. It is pretty hard to find an apartment for a short stay or vacation rental. Finding long-term apartments is an even more difficult story. Potential renter has to go through a rigorous screening process and get approved by the landlord or property management. However, Rentberry is making this process much easier, with our fully automated platform. Search for thousands of rental properties: lofts, houses, townhomes, cheap rental as well as luxury options.


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Passion for AFL in the Pilbara
October 4, 2017
AFL is a community sport – it brings people together and, for communities in the Pilbara, acts like a social glue. AFL Regional Development Manager for the region, Vicki Agnew, sees it as a tool to help with social issues and has an important role in helping empower young women and men in the area. It also gives the older generation a sense of purpose and pride through their own involvement.


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Planned Parenthood South Texas has a long history of volunteer involvement and is committed to providing a rewarding and satisfying experience that offers opportunities for social and intellectual enrichment as well as personal growth.
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Apply to become a PPST volunteer by completing this application and our Volunteers Coordinator will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Volunteers play a vital role in advancing the mission of Planned Parenthood South Texas: We provide and protect the health care and information people need to plan their families and their futures. As a volunteer, you will help us provide a higher level of service that would not be possible without your help. Take action, make a difference and help others by donating your time and skills!
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Provides assistance by checking in clients on surgical procedure days (i.e., termination of pregnancy). The Front Desk Intake Volunteer may be assigned to any or all of the following duties: greets clients, checks or searches bags, and/or makes copies of client identification cards.
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Provides general clerical support to the various departments in the administrative offices. Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, data entry, and filing.
Provides support for various cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events and initiatives including dinners, benefits, the annual luncheon, exhibitions, the BigGive, letter writing campaigns and seasonal thank-a-thons.
Assists with outreach efforts on topics of: family planning, sexual health care, healthy relationships,and more. Delivers information directly related to Planned Parenthood Services. Assists with health fairs and tabling at events.
We have various one-time or on-call opportunities in most areas and depending on need, there may be a waiting period before volunteers are placed. Please know we will move through the process as quickly as possible and are very grateful for your interest in volunteering with PPST!


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Hotel Partners,
Ever wonder if you are maximizing all of the opportunities available through Cvent? I have asked our Cvent rep to provide some links to helpful training resources, so that each of you can make sure your profiles are up to date and your entire team is fully trained on how to respond to RFPs in this platform. Here is the link below. You will need to be logged in to access. If you have trouble with the link, you can also log in and then follow the instructions below the link. Please pass this on to your team as needed. Thanks!
Once you're logged in, simply click on the "Community" link in the top right hand corner. From here, type "Supplier Network Training" into the search bar and select the "Supplier Network Training for Suppliers". This is a topic hub that provides links to all of our training webinars.
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There is no doubt we, as believers in Jesus Christ, are called to help care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27; Psalm 82:3). Even if you are not called to become a foster parent, there are several ways for you to support those who are.
One easy way to offer support, other than consistent prayer for the foster system, is to help provide resources and supplies to the families that have stepped out on faith to care for the fatherless.
We have recently been approached about a local situation that could use such support. There is a family of 5 in need of household items & cleaning, laundry detergent items, diapers in the size 6, and wipes.
Swing by the store this weekend (Sunday May 13) and pick up an item or two on this list and bring it with you on Sunday. Items will be collected at the Connection Center throughout our morning worship gathering!


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2 Chainz "Crack" (video)
Published Mar 17, 2013Before he moves on to whatever he's doing next, Atlanta rap star 2 Chainz won't rest until he's mined most of Based on a T.R.U. Story for video gold. The latest on the docket is "Crack."
Let's be honest with ourselves — this is another by-the-numbers 2 Chainz track, with him rapping over a cookie cutter trap beat about life as a rich rapper after slinging drugs for years. The video is similarly uneventful, with all kinds of street antics taking place on a sound stage.
Is it original in any way? Absolutely not. Is it tons of fun nonetheless? Absolutely.
Check out the video for "Crack" below.


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Best Bars in Copenhagen — Best Bars Europe. Whilst the bar itself is hardly worthy of its place amongst the best bars in Copenhagen, the whole tourist experience probably is.
When the military chose to shut down the naval complex in Bådmandsstræde at the end of the 1960's, no one would have ever imagined that the 32 acre area would evolve into what is one of the most unique places in Europe. Hippies and Scandinavian backpackers decided to squat in the complex making it a self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood, of which the Danish Government has largely ignored to this day, despite attempts to shut down the open cannabis trade. On this spot, Nemo started to sell his fruit and vegetables to the new residents until Bullshit MC, a gangster biker's club, took over in an attempt to profit from the drugs trade.
Beer (0.5l) 40kr+ Wine 50kr+ Christianshavn (10 mins walk) More information / Map / Directions. A day-by-day itinerary for the perfect weekend in Copenhagen. The 15 Best Places for a Healthy Food in Copenhagen. Copenhagen city guide. A weekend break in... Copenhagen. Shortlists. Visitcopenhagen. Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city.
Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long and runs from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is a nickname from the 1800s and covers the streets Frederiksberggade, Nygade, Vimmelskaftet and Østergade and Nytorv square, Gammeltorv Square and Amagertorv Square. Shopping and sights Strøget is most famous for shopping. If your budget is more limited, you can continue along Strøget down towards City Hall Square, where you find shops like H&M, Vero Moda, Weekday and Zara. Read our big guide to shopping on Strøget However, Strøget is not just shopping. From Amagertorv you can also see across the canal to Christiansborg Palace, where the parliament sits. And street performers Strøget is a popular hangout for the city's street performers.
Visitcopenhagen. Top 10 value for money restaurants in Copenhagen. Best Copenhagen bars and clubs. Whiskey-a-go-go at Lidkoeb Many of Copenhagen's best bars are located in the residential Bridge Quarters of Vesterbro and Nørrebro.
The former, in particular, is home to stylish newcomers – with several, such as Bakken, located in former butchers' shops in the meatpacking district of Kødbyen – as well as old-school pub-style bars known locally as bodegas. Freddy's [no website]is a good example of the latter, with '80s jukebox tunes and a house-party feel after-hours. Lidkoeb, meanwhile, offers a more exclusive experience, with quality cocktails and a whiskey lounge with a fireplace. Pussy Galore's Flying Circus, the archetypal modern nightlife spot of multicultural Nørrebro, is another popular Copenhagen bar. Good bets for a tipple in the historic centre include 'Twin Peaks'-inspired bar The Log Lady – for mysterious decor (think big cacti, tree-stump tables and neon signs) and a genial vibe – and the bijou K-Bar, just around the corner from Amagertorv.
10 Impossibly Cool Bars And Drinking Spots In Copenhagen, Denmark. Best Copenhagen restaurants and cafés. Sample New Nordic cuisine at Amass Though visitors will be kept happily fed and watered in the historic centre, many of the best Copenhagen restaurants and cafés are to be found in the city's more laid-back neighbourhoods.
Copenhagen's most famous restaurant, Noma, is located in Christianshavn, for instance – while Amass, established by an ex-Noma head chef in 2013, is in nearby Holmen. Both are among the city's much-celebrated New Nordic restaurants, which combine Scandinavian (often organic) produce with culinary innovation, normally expressed by a series of tasting plates. Restaurant Relæ, Restaurant Radio and stylish Höst are other good bets for those looking to try this type of cuisine (though be warned: it doesn't normally come cheap). Copenhagen isn't all about small plates and pioneering flavour combining, however (though it can sometimes seem that way). Finally, any self-respecting foodie should make a beeline for Torvehallerne, the covered gourmet food market on Israels Plads.


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[Note: It has been an incredibly challenging and chaotic week for all AFA representatives since the Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) cutover. We have been working non-stop defending our contract and fielding scheduling, reserve, attendance points and pay issues–and more. Based on all that has happened, the MEC will be sending out several separate communications in a row over the next few days. We apologize in advance for flooding your inbox and/or social media newsfeeds, but we want you to have timely information.]
As AFA indicated in "AFA Requests Attendance Points Review" (February 7, 2017), representatives from the Master Executive Council (MEC) met with management yesterday morning (Wednesday, February 8, 2017) to address several topics of concern for AFA. The parties focused mostly on the continuing fallout from the Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) cutover as well as points accrued as a result of Winter Storm Maya and the inability to reach Crew Scheduling due to busy phone lines.
AFA and management agreed to a review process for accrual of points resulting from these circumstances, which AFA will detail in a separate communication to follow.
JCA cutover points review
Pursuant to the provisions of the Jeppesen Crew Access Trade Suspension Letter of Agreement (LOA), AFA and Management reviewed each situation on a case by case basis in which points were assessed for a Management Drop (MD) between January 31 and February 3, 2017, to determine if the event(s) leading to the Management Drop met the agreed-upon parameters. The LOA established points forgiveness if the parameters were met. Click here for more details >
AFA is pleased to announce that management agreed to forgive points for all MDs that were granted during that period. Management will be following up directly with the affected Flight Attendants to advise of the points adjustment.
Growing list of JCA issues
The parties reviewed a growing list of JCA issues that AFA is tracking, including recent feedback from the AFA Reserve Committee. AFA and management walked away from the productive meeting with 'homework' and an agreement to prioritize fixes to the system.
Help AFA in the effort to fix JCA
[Note: AFA previously published this information in "AFA's Response to Jeppesen Crew Access Cutover" (February 7, 2017), but we errantly provided the wrong email address to communicate JCA suggestions/concerns to management (we accidentally switched the order of two letters). The correct address is email@example.com, which has now also been corrected in the original post. We apologize for any confusion!]
How can you help fix JCA?
For troubleshooting problems:
- Open a ticket with the IT Help Desk (877-238-1077 or firstname.lastname@example.com) whenever you have a JCA problem.
- If you emailed the IT Help Desk, then copy in (i.e. use the "cc:" line) your local Scheduling Committee rather than sending a separate email. If you called the IT Help Desk, then also email your local Scheduling Committee (ANC: email@example.com, SEA: firstname.lastname@example.com, PDX: email@example.com, LAX: firstname.lastname@example.com and SAN: email@example.com) to advise them of the same problem for tracking purposes. Emails sent to these addresses are routed to the base-specific Scheduling Committee chairperson(s) and the respective LEC president.
- Email MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson Jarod McNeill (firstname.lastname@example.com) for reserve-specific issues.
For suggestions/concerns only:
- Email firstname.lastname@example.com *
* This email address is for sharing JCA issues and suggestions. AFA is hoping responses to this address will improve our chances of action and future improvements. The JCA project group is compiling a "wish list" and keeping track of how many Flight Attendants send in the same suggestion. If there is an obvious error then allegedly it will be addressed "immediately." If a suggestion/concern is being submitted multiple times by many different F/As, it may improve our chances for a feature upgrade in the nearer future. Reserve-specific JCA issues
Reserve advertising and trading
Unfortunately, the ability to advertise (post) and trade reserve days/blocks has not been programmed in JCA. Additionally, the "Reserve Trade Board" in First Class cannot be viewed in the web version–only in the discontinued "classic" version that many can no longer access. AFA and management are aware of the issue, and management is actively working on an interim trade board and a longer-term fix. AFA has already filed a grievance on this issue and will continue to push management to restore the ability to post reserve blocks/days as soon as possible.
Self-assignment and trading of Airport Standby
The ability for automated self-assignment of airport standby has been "temporarily" suspended due to a programming error. However, eligible Reserves may call Crew Scheduling to self-assign APSB during the appropriate time period until the function has been restored. AFA will also be filing a separate grievance on this issue.
AFA believes that yesterday's meeting allowed us to address serious concerns regarding the JCA cutover directly with executive Inflight management and the necessity for Inflight to advocate for swift action on high priority issues. This meeting also allowed AFA and management to establish expectations regarding communication on a go-forward basis that ensures issues are noted and addressed.
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee; MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones; MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson Jarod McNeill; and MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson Stephanie Adams


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Eleanor Goold from Compliance Manager to Copywriter and Communicator - MPAF89
In this episode I talk to Eleanor Goold, an ex-financial services compliance manager who's reinvented herself as a copywriter.
A fascinating story giving a unique insight into the way we market financial products such as pensions, investments and protection.
Hear Eleanor talk about simplicity in communications and how important it is to focus on benefits and not features.
That's all right here in episode 89 of the Marketing Protection and Finance Podcast.
Who Eleanor Goold?
Eleanor is founder of Kreatív Fordítás Ltd; a forward thinking writing, copywriting and content creation service set up to provide clear, concise and compelling copy.
Her in-depth technical pensions and compliance background has provided her with a unique skill set which she successfully utilises in her role as Creative Director.
As well as having over 20 years experience in the UK Financial Services industry and being professional qualified in both pensions and compliance, she is also an author as well as a professionally trained and qualified animal therapist.
Links and Show Notes.
For links to the books and apps mentioned by Eleanor, please visit http://rogeredwards.co.uk/MPAF for the show notes.
What is the Marketing Finance and Protection (MPAF) Podcast?
It's the Podcast for Financial Services Professionals looking to share business ideas and inspiration in the world of Marketing, Protection and Finance.
The MPAF Podcast is a 30 minute audio show you download from http://rogeredwards.co.uk/MPAF, iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Each week I'll be interviewing financial services providers, advisers, experts and journalists.
Interviews to listen to in the car, on the train or on the treadmill.
The main focus of the podcast is on what we can do to make protection and finance more accessible to the consumer and how financial services professionals can develop and promote their businesses.
We'll look at financial services products, interesting business models and campaigns with an emphasis on the following:
Marketing – talking about how financial services professionals can develop and promote their businesses using traditional marketing tools but focussing on modern content marketing and social media techniques.
Protection – talking about life insurance, critical illness, income protection and other protection products
Finance – talking about pensions, platforms, savings and investments
My aim is to make sure that you will get one or two big business ideas that you can apply to our own business. Whether it is a sales idea, advice idea, product tweak or simply an app that is worth looking at.
I'm your host, Roger Edwards.
A marketing guy from Edinburgh I help people like you with your marketing strategy, content and social media. Until I set up my own business I was in and out of senior marketing roles in UK Financial Services Companies for two decades. Some of you might remember me as the Marketing Director and Managing Director of Bright Grey and Scottish Provident.
Please subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and I'd be grateful if you would leave a review. http://rogeredwards.co.uk/itunes
Fancy Appearing on the Show?
Would you be interested in appearing on the MPAF Podcast? Are you working on a new proposition, campaign or a business model you want to talk about? Do you fancy drawing out some inspirational business and marketing ideas that MPAF listeners can take away to use in their own businesses? Do please contact me if you want to get involved. http://rogeredwards.co.uk


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The principle at work is you need a computer capable of reading from flash memory and software to decode the file format into a series of signals that feed through a sound card to play the music through the speakers.
How to make a speaker works by flash memory? Answered
I would like to be the answers about how to make a speaker works by flash memory, and be by electronic circuits with a summary of the principle of work.. and thanks
The forums are retiring in 2021 and are now closed for new topics and comments.
Which is to say...you need a "mp3 player". There are MP3 players that are just flash drives with a 3.5mm audio port and a play button.
Mpilchfamily has answered your question, However if you can program the Raspberry-Pi could be used to read a flash and tone it out a speaker.


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The Nigerian Navy Ship Victory in Calabar, Cross River State on Sunday intercepted 3,039 bags of contraband rice worth N46m being smuggled into the country from Cameroon.
The seizure, which represents the highest that the Navy has recorded in recent times, is coming barely one week after a similar interception of 257 bags of rice that was made along the Calabar Channel.
The Commander, NNS Victory, Commodore Julius Nwagu, said the 3,039 bags of contraband rice was intercepted in Bakassi Local Government Area of the state.
Nwagu, who paraded suspect, Lawrence Onaka, at the Custom's Government Warehouse in Calabar, said his arrest was made at the Effiong Nsung community in Bakassi Local Government Area of the state.
He stated, "The Nigerian Navy apprehended one suspect, Lawrence Onaka, with 3,039 bags of contraband rice. Four trucks were used in conveying the rice alongside four outboard engines. The goods and the suspect have been handed over to officials of the Nigeria Customs Service.
"The value of the rice is about N46m and this is outside the 257 bags of 50kg bags we also seized some days ago."
The commander added that the navy had zero tolerance for all forms of criminality along the nation's maritime domain, noting that the command would continue to collaborate with sister agencies to end such illegalities.
He said the arrest was remarkable as it was the first time the navy would be extending its tentacles to the Bakassi waters in the fight against contraband rice.
Nwagu added, "This is the first time the Nigerian Navy has extended its tentacles to the Bakassi waters and we are going to sustain it. I want to use this opportunity to advise our traders that sooner rather than later, we are going to move into the markets shop by shop to get every foreign rice out of our shops because they are banned.
"The navy will continue to ensure that it implements the government's policies and there is no going back on it. The navy is presently waging a serious war against smuggling and the command is going after those who own these products rather than boat drivers."
Speaking while receiving the suspect and the confiscated items, the Assistant Controller of Customs in charge of the Eastern Marine Command base in Calabar, Mr Joshua Omachi, said the command would continue to partner sister security agencies to end the scourge of smuggling.
He stated that so far, about 14,000 bags of 50kg parboiled rice had been seized in the state this year, reaffirming the determination of the command to end all forms of criminality.
Omachi noted that as soon as investigations were completed, the suspect would be charged to court and the goods forfeited to the government.
The suspect, Omaka, said he got into the business in order get money to feed his children.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, Owerri, Imo State, last week intercepted and seized a 20-foot container trailer carrying over 430 bags of foreign rice with Duty Paid Value of N8,640,000.
Other subsequent seizures the unit recorded were a lorry carrying used refrigerators with other contraband goods, and two buses stocked with over 100 sacks of used shoes.
The Customs stated that the DPV of the latter items could not be immediately and correctly ascertained as of the time of showcasing the seized consignments on Monday.
"Sequel to the fact that some of the goods were just intercepted and seized this afternoon, we cannot succinctly and accurately give out the Duty Paid Value on them," the Customs Area Controller, Mr Kayode Olusemire, said.
Showcasing the seized consignments at the Imo/Abia Command of the unit in Owerri, Olusemire stated that the trailer conveying the foreign rice was intercepted in the Port Harcourt axis, adding that it was loaded at one of the creeks.


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About this weekend.
Some really cool events are coming up this weekend that we are really excited about. If you are interested in attending click on the link, read the description and take action. If you wait to the last minute, the event will fill up. Then what will you do?
Friday we will be chasing taco trucks on the west-side with Christine. If you have never had a taco out of a truck before you are in for a treat. Even if you do not like tacos, these are delicious. Most of the trucks are an asian-mexican fusion. Of course there is a hot dog truck and even a crepe truck. If you are looking for flava, cool, animated people, a little walking and refreshing sea breeze this is the event for you. Bring cash for the trucks. Sign up
Saturday at Latitude: 37.8308 Longitude: -119.471 8 brave SCOA souls will be camping and climbing. We are talking about at Tuolomne rock climber's and nature lover's nirvana. Wanna go? If you haven't already RSVPed you'll have to wait until next year as this event is full. Here is what you'll be missing: climbing. 'nuff said. Sign Up
Okay so maybe rock climbing isn't your gig, how about a leisurely bike ride through Los Angeles with BBB's "Chris" (not to be confused with SCOA Chris)? While not a SCOA event, we wanted to bring it to your attention. Chris takes fantastic photos and has a unique perspective on architecture, light, and people that he will share with you. If you like riding your bicycle and are curious about Highland Park, Pasadena and Eagle Rock consider signing up. Take your camera! Sign Up
Need some single-track pedal time? SCOA's Stein is leading the "Backbone From Encinal Cyn Rd to Corral Cyn Rd RT" ride. Get this, 22 miles of X-C pedaling single-track. For mountain bikers, it is like having your cake and eating it with ice cream - it's yummy. This is not a first timer's ride though. Even the seasoned rider should take pause at this one. If you like to ride this is not-to-be missed. Sign Up
Sunday we are heading out to Catalina on the Bottom Scratcher for some kelp forest scuba diving. The boat is almost full but check with the Jeff at Pacific Wilderness to be sure. Many people poo poo Pacific water diving. Like everything else, if you have the right gear, scuba diving kelp forests and taking in the diverse bio systems is out of this world. We have many clients who scuba dive every weekend all year long. Sign Up
I spoke with Shaun who did the Oil Rig Dive with Pacific Wilderness a few weekends back, he was blown away by the people the visibility, the things in the water and the crew.
Whew. . . Most of these activities are free or very inexpensive but they require some planning. If you are interested - start planning now. Typically events like these fill up well before the weekend - git on it :-)
Also - take a look at the activity calendar. It is updated with events from Santa Barbara to San Diego e v e r y d a y.
SCOA Life well Played!