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Blackview P10000 Pro 5.99 Inch Smartphone MT6763 4GB 64GB 16.0MP+0.3MP Dual Rear Cameras Android 7.1 OS (Android 8 coming soon)11000mAh Battery
Hi People,
TheBlackview P10000 Pro
is the next new device from Blackview Packing a huge 11000Mah Battery,Yes you read this right a Whopping 11000Mah Battery that will give the average user up to 5 days of use with ease.
The Blackview P10000 has 3 available options, Mirror Silver or Mirror Grey with a glass panel, or Leather Gray with a leather back panel. Reguarding the build quality this feels like a top end phone very well made from what i can see and it comes in at reasonable price.
On opening the box the Blackview P10000 Pro it comes with a screen protector pre-installed,A AC adapter of the standard 2 pin type 5V 5amp,A Type-C to USB charging cable that's much thicker than the usual (For what i guess is for the higher amperage of the charging used for this phone) A user manual,A SIM tool for ejecting the SIM tray. There's also a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter as this device doesn't have a headphone jack itself,There's some headphones too,Also a USB Type-C to USB adapter is included, A protective PU soft case and a 2nd screen protector.
(From webpage)
Blackview P10000 Pro 4G Phablet 6.0 inch Android 7.1 MTK6763 Octa Core 2.0GHz 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Quad Cameras Type-C Glass Back Case 11000mAh Battery
Display: 6.0 inch 2160 x 1080 pixels IPS screen
CPU: MTK6763 Octa Core 2.0GHz
System: Android 7.1
Storage: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
Cameras: 16.0MP + 0.3MP dual back cameras and 13.0MP + 0.3MP dual front cameras
Sensors: Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Features: GPS, Glonass
Bluetooth: 4.1
SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby, 2 x Nano SIM card and a TF card can be inserted at the same time
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 900/2100MHz
About Blackview
Chinese manufacturer Blackview has slowly been building a reputation in the rugged smartphone market.
BLACKVIEW was founded in March 2013 by serial entrepreneur Xu Ming(David Xu) , who believes that high-quality technology doesn't need to cost a fortune. Blackview brand is owned by Shenzhen Doke Electronic Co., Ltd.
BLACKVIEW advocates "quality and experience", imposing strict examination on each procedure from design to production. In terms of quality, all products of BLACKVIEW are subject to strict high standards and high-quality testing processes to ensure that every user has perfect experience.
Looks and feel
The phone itself has metal sides with rubberised plastic on the top and bottom. The phone has a nice feel to it, On the edges of the phone you will find nice curved corners, as well as the usual buttons and inputs..Comes pre installed with Android 7.1 & with the promise of Android 8 soon.
The P10000 Pro is certainly not lightest device on the market, weighing 290 grams and measuring 165mm x 77mm x 14.7mm.The weight of the P10000 is mainly down to massive 11000mah battery and the phones 6" Sharp-built screen full HD+ display that has a ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160 x 1080.
Home Screen
App Draw
Left hand side
Is the SIM and SD Card slot
Is what looks like twin speakers (But only one works)And the Type C charging point
Right hand side
Is the Volume rocker and the power button
Is the twin camera the the dual LED light
PU case
Its great to see it come with a rubber case so your ready to go from day one
Some Tech Stuff
Iv never had a phone see so many Wi-Fi networks
Camera (Sony cameras)
On the rear of the P10000 is the twin camera,A 16 megapixel and 0.3 megapixel with a f/2.0 aperture and a two tone LED flash light. The front facing camera is another twin setup with a 13 megapixel and a 0.3megapixel camera.
Some camera Photos
The screen on the P10000 Has a ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 and DPI of 403 making it easy to view all screen content. It has a screen bezel of 3mm of what you don't even notice as the screen display is so good.
Wow wow wow I'm on the 4th day now and its showing 29% (Easy another days use of of this beast maybe two)The phone charges in 3 hours from flat using the charger that comes with the device.
I managed to get 6 days from the battery from the first charge
Video Review
Brand: Blackview
Language: English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, Norwegian
OS: Android 7.1
Service Provider: Unlocked
SIM Card Slot: Dual SIM,Dual Standby
SIM Card Type: Dual Nano SIM
Type: 4G Phablet
Cores: 2.0GHz,Octa Core
External Memory: TF card up to 32GB (not included)
2G: GSM 1800MHz,GSM 1900MHz,GSM 850MHz,GSM 900MHz
3G: WCDMA B1 2100MHz,WCDMA B8 900MHz
Network type: FDD-LTE,GSM,WCDMA
WIFI: 802.11b/g/n wireless internet
Wireless Connectivity: 3G,4G,Bluetooth,GPS,GSM,Wi-Fi
4G LTE: FDD B1 2100MHz,FDD B20 800MHz,FDD B3 1800MHz,FDD B7 2600MHz,FDD B8 900MHz
Screen resolution: 2160 x 1080
Screen size: 6.0 inch
Screen type: IPS
Back-camera: 16.0MP + 0.3MP
Camera type: Dual Rear Cameras + Dual Front Cameras
Front camera: 13.0MP + 0.3MP
Video recording: Yes
Media Formats
Music format: APE,FLAC
Video format: 3GP,MKV,MOV,MP4
Other Features
Additional Features: 3G,4G,Alarm,Bluetooth,Browser,Calculator,Calendar, Camera,E-book,FM,GPS,Gravity Sensing System,MP4,Notification,OTG,Proximity Sensing,Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Version: V4.1
FM radio: Yes
Google Play Store: Yes
I/O Interface: 2 x Nano SIM Slot,3.5mm Audio Out Port,Microphone,Speaker,TF/Micro SD Card Slot,Type-C
OTG : Yes
Sensor: Geomagnetic Sensor,Gravity Sensor,Gyroscope,Proximity Sensor
Battery Capacity (mAh): 11000mAh
Battery Type: Non-removable
Dimensions and Weight
Package size: 21.50 x 21.50 x 5.20 cm / 8.46 x 8.46 x 2.05 inches
Package weight: 0.7750 kg
Product size: 16.50 x 7.70 x 1.46 cm / 6.5 x 3.03 x 0.57 inches
Product weight: 0.2930 kg
Unboxing video
Is this phone worth the cash,Yes it sure is and that's not just me saying that iv let some of my friends have a play and there thoughts are much the same as mine, Yes a big phone but it does everything so well, great for surfing the web with its vivid screen and not have to worry about the battery running flat. What has surprised me is that the ladies like it too had some great feedback wow its so big lol
Package Contents
Back Case
Cell Phone
Earphones Adapter
English Manual
OTG Cable
Power Adapter
Screen Protector
SIM Needle
Type C USB Cable
More of Blackview products can be foundhere
The lastest being the Bv9500 pro onindiegogo
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A post-Murdoch future
What would News Corp. be without, well, news? Perhaps better off, at least in the bottom-line sense, suggests Jeff Jarvis:
You might say that Rupert [Murdoch] would have his newspapers pried from his dead hands and that might well be the case. But know well that he is not loyal to media. I used to work for TV Guide. He loved magazines then. Things turned sour. He got rid of them. He worked his ass off to get satellite TV in the US. When he had it, it turned out to be inconvenient; he got rid of it. When he had a choice of owning TV stations or newspapers in Boston and Chicago, there went the papers.
So I could see stockholders and managers and heirs pressure Murdoch to get rid of his news properties.
Only problem is, who'd want them?
Which suggests that commenter Dan Farfan may be right on target:
Any major player in a last century industry could pioneer the game-changing future that leaves competitors scrambling (and competitors' investors fleeing) with some philosophy help from outside, but it is rare. Rarer still is closing a 168 year old business.
By which he means the weekly News of the World, which published its last issue Sunday.
I get the distinct impression reinforced by this Guardian piece that the heirs to the family fortune have neither the tenacity nor the business acumen of Rupert Murdoch himself, and I'm guessing they'd be, if not necessarily happy, perhaps relieved to get out of the news game altogether.
Then again, the Simpsons might have anticipated this:
Lisa: Wow, dad, you're surfing like a pro.
Homer: Oh, yeah. I'm betting on jai alai in the Cayman Islands, I invested in something called News Corp…
Lisa: Dad, that's Fox!
Homer: Augh! Undo! Undo!
Well, maybe they'll keep The Wall Street Journal.

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Even as I write, I feel confident that this will not be your first introduction to the Granary Square Brasserie in Kings Cross, London. If you are on Instagram, it's impossible to avoid. This is the new photographable honey of North London, and with good reason. Palm print covered chairs, exposed brick walls and curious subject matter found in beautiful frames, all add to the charming ambiance found from the minute you step into Granary Square Brasserie. The entrance certainly doesn't prepare you for what you will uncover inside - just another example of my grandmother's wise words of advice to avoid judging a book by its cover.
In short, Granary Square Brasserie is a place to visit for business or pleasure! I highly recommend making this a brunch affair, with a table full of your finest acquaintances and agenda to spend three or four hours together, huddled around gorgeous Bloody Marys and copious amounts of food!
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Stress Mastery for Highly Sensitive People
Tools to Transform Your Relationship with Stress
This free course has been created to provide resources for highly sensitive or stress sensitive people to better understand their unique relationship with stress, and to access the evidence-based tools that can transform stress for good. As this program evolves, we will be adding more lectures, webinars, research opportunities and support.
If you'd like to take a free assessment to determine your sensitivity level, you can CLICK HERE for the research version of the sensitivity scale. More assessments related to stress sensitivity will be found throughout this course, and will be updated as we have more discoveries to share.
Bless your stress!
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Heidi is currently the Executive Director for The American Institute of Stress, where she also serves as a Fellow and editor of their magazine Contentment. She is on the National Board for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and is a frequent lecturer at Canyon Ranch Spa and Resort.
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Review of Borgen, Standpoint
By Nick Cohen
It is a statement of the obvious to say that since the Ancient Greeks writers have known that the powerful are more dramatic than the rest of us. You do not need me to tell you that their decisions can improve or destroy individuals or nations; that what leaders do with power shows their character in the clearest light, and teaches the rest of us hard truths about human nature. Someone needs to tell the controllers of television, however. Their disdain for politics in part explains the collapse of British TV drama from world leader to also-ran.
Media managers still commission excellent one-off drama-documentaries — Peter Morgan's films about the Blair years, for instance. But drama series come from the classics, or the tired detective genre or feel-good scripts written by and for Middle England because editors lack the imaginative intelligence to see their society in the round.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
They are finally here!!! We waited patiently this summer, watching the little green gems slowly turn colour and ripen. It was painfully slow. But these days, we are heading out to the garden daily and coming in with the sweetest tomatoes by the bowlful. We are eating them as is, roasting them, making sauce with them and tossing them in salads and just about everything else. Tomato season is here, finally, and we are enjoying every last bite.
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They look wonderful Kim and I know you will enjoy them. I miss them already.ReplyDelete
I have been working on getting the fall garden in, so late this year, but hopefully it will be a good one.Replies
Thanks Tracey, enjoying them so much :)Delete
The color is vibrant...enjoy :)ReplyDelete
yum! they look delicious!ReplyDelete
Mmmmm... I love tomatoes! Lucky you!ReplyDeleteReplies
Wish I could share with you my friend :)Delete
very nice! satisfying, isn't it?ReplyDeleteReplies
So very satisfying :)Delete
such an aesthetic harvest! I love those colors, so warm! Yes, lucky you!ReplyDelete
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You can say that again :)Delete
Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Aren't the different colors just fabulous?!ReplyDelete
Sounds like it was a late season for everyone. I'm glad yours finally ripened!ReplyDeleteReplies
I think it has been, so happy to finally have some ripening away. Still many more to come.Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:06 PM
oh my goodness - how DELICIOUS do those look?!?!?ReplyDeleteReplies
They are as delicious as they look :)Delete
Those look great! It makes me want to grow some different varieties of cherry tomatoes next year. We are swimming in tomatoes here too. E just made a batch of salsa tonight and started another batch of dehydrated ones too. Enjoy those tasty morsels! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks! It is fun growing different kinds, my problem is to know when to stop planting seeds...we end up with so many because I want to plant as many kinds as I can. Oh well, just means a little extra time in the kitchen putting them up for winter :)Delete


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Tips For Healing Quickly After ACL Surgery
Recovering quickly from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is crucial in order to get you back on your feet again. Also referred to as knee surgery, ACL surgery involves an orthopedic surgeon like Town Center Orthopaedic Associates reconstructing or repairing the ACL. This ligament is one of the four main ligaments on the lower part of the knee that connects the femur to the tibia and helps provide stability to the entire knee. Injury to the ACL is common in people who play high-risk sports – such as football or soccer – and for athletes it's important to recovery quickly in order to get back on the playing field. These tips can help you heal quickly and get yourself back in playing condition after ACL surgery.
Reducing Pain
The number one thing you can do to start your road to recovery from ACL surgery is to get plenty of rest. Stay off of the injury when you first get home and keep it elevated with pillows. You may be prescribed a pain killer, but it's important to use the medication only when you absolutely need it. Taking pain medications can leave you feeling drowsy and disconnected. This can prevent you from eventually getting back to a normal routine that can speed the process of healing. Reduce your intake of narcotic pain killers and opt for an over-the-counter pain medication.
Wrap your knee with a form-fitting wrap that is designed to circulate cool water around the injury. The cold regime will help reduce pain and will keep your comfortable.
Controlling Swelling
Along with reducing pain, you also need to do whatever possible to reduce swelling. Keep the knee elevated above the heart to prevent fluid from pooling. You should also wear the knee brace that was supplied to you by your doctor. A compression brace helps increase circulation and prevents fluid from settling around the injury.
Stimulating Tissues
Your physician may provide you with a device that stimulates an electrical current through the wound. This machine works by transferring energy to promote healing. This small and portable electrical device comes with sticky electrodes that can be placed directly onto the skin of the knee near the site of the injury, and there are two knobs for control. One knob controls the intensity of the electrical signal while the other knob makes the signal fast or slow. You can control exactly how much strength and power you want going into your knee. The unit can be used as long as you find it helpful throughout the day.
Attending Physical Therapy
It's important to keep any and all physical therapy appointments that your doctor recommends for healing. These appointments allow you to work one on one with a physical therapist who will provide you with exercises to strengthen and stretch the knee muscles. Follow the physical therapist's instructions exactly in order to not push yourself too hard.
Coming back from any type of injury can be a difficult process. It's important to follow the advice of your doctor and only do what you feel comfortable doing. You may want to rush through each step, but a steady pace will have you back on your feet much quicker, because you will avoid re-injuring the knee.


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The washing machine is going full-pelt. Harry's fever is down and his rash is fading, but the Hairy Farmer Family are struck down by the Meanie Bug. So called, because a tummy bug that is unkind enough to infect a baby barely recuperating from the 'Virus That Sounded Meningitisy But Wasn't' obviously hasn't heard of fair dos, but there you are. John has been vaguely sicky, I have had tummy cramps after meals, and Harry has been scoured by the longest, most fluid farts I've ever heard, bovines included. 3ft geysers of yellow liquid have liberally sprinkled both parents, the carpets and all his clothes. I don't know why I took a photo, but I did, so I will make you look in the hope that you may then share my pain, if not my laundry detergent bill.
The poor lad doesn't look dehydrated, but he patently isn't feeling top of the pops.
Just to complicate things, Harry is the baby that Does Not Drink. We junked regular expressing pretty much immediately we got around the corner from the SCBU, and he's been solely breast fed ever since. We discovered at Harry's Christening party in November that he was no longer au fait with the whole bottle thing – inconvenient at the time, as I had specifically expressed that afternoon before getting fairly rat-arsed. Harry emphatically rejected all attempts to insert milk into his parched little mouth via an artificial nipple: he insisted on the real thing; which he eventually had to have, booze and all. His refusal to accept all imitations means we cannot lure him into drinking water. We have a cupboard bulging with every sippy cup, bottle and teat on the market. Won't have 'em. Not one. Screams if you persist. Our only successes have been an occasional sip from the doidy cup, and a few slurps daily through a straw. This is the baby that managed to constipate himself for 8 days on breastmilk, so we shovel green veg down him in heaped-high quantities these days to keep him… flowing, shall we say.
Diarrhoea and a fluid-phobic under-the-weather-anyway baby do not couple well, so I would normally be carting him A) up the hill to Delightful Doctors Next Door if we were very concerned or B) down the GPs 9am tomorrow. There will be a slight delay, however. Tomorrow, 9am, is Harry's Development Check.
Our two Health Visitors (community nurse specialising in kids) are pleasant & knowledgeable women. It's just that I take even gentle criticism two ways: badly, and worse. And their advice, sovereign as I'm sure it is, doesn't always suit us. I get my knickers tightly, painfully twisted in particular about their blind spot regarding Harry's weight. Apparently, a baby who wavers from his weight-gain centile line should be manoeuvred back to it. Which is fine if you're some other baby I don't care either way about. Not if you're my son and born IUGR, in which case: bugger orf! I think they forget that he was so tiny to begin with, and I'm so busy clamping my lips tight (we're British, you know, and Do Not Publically Make Waves) that I haven't reminded them.
After an injudicious (I should know better than to blab) bleating from me about how lousy Harry was at staying quietly asleep, questions were rapid-fired and the fact elicited that Harry still slept in our room. Despite the fact that half the world shares a bed, never mind a room, his proximity to us was indicted for all our problems. Out, she said. It's Time, she said. Hmmm, I replied. BUGGER OFF! I roared in the silent vaults of my mind, where I am less socially constrained by the need Not To Publicly Confront Nice Ladies. And then she opined that Harry would be Better Off in his Own Room. Weeks later I am still reeling, collar-contents on fire, from this statement. Had she told us that Harry would be less disturbed by our snorts and snoring in his own room, I would have taken no issue with her remarks. Or had she said that hubby and I would get a better night's sleep without his squawking close by, I could not have disagreed. But to tell me that our son would be better off without my presence was, I felt, broadly incorrect.
Incidentally: the period? Still going, albeit less enthusiastically. Day 43. I think my previous best was 6 weeks, so I should probably toddle down the GP myself. I wonder if this is some kind of menstrual record?
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When it comes to influencing sales prospects or other important people, there are a variety of techniques to sell your product, service or idea to decision makers. Most people who are pitching, position themselves as the one with all the answers to the prospect's problems. On the surface, that "we can help" mentality seems noble, however the decision maker may not seem themselves in a position to be rescued.
For most professionals pitching a product, service or idea, the sales process happens over a period of time. Being that it happens over a series of touch points, my recommendation is to utilize that step-by-step process to your advantage by engaging your decision maker through storytelling.
Knowing that millions of people are willingly paying to be told stories on film and shows, and production studios are spending billions to create those stories, we should be using that same tactic to sell our product, service or idea. We're hardwired for stories, so use it to bridge the gap between you and your decision maker. Storytelling is a powerful tool to create rapport, connection and trust quickly.
Having been trained by Duarte Communications, I utilize their methodology to create speeches, video scripts and slideshows for executives. The method is simple but it takes concentrated thought. It is easy to follow and it's a distinct way for you to differentiate yourself from the competition and cultivate a relationship with your prospect, in addition to planting the seed of your idea.


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A ladder obstructing cars on the northbound I-805 caused a multi-vehicle accident at about noon on Monday.
When emergency crews responded to the accident near Clairemont Mesa Blvd, one car had rolled over onto its roof, and several other vehicles were impacted.
One of the vehicles impacted was trying to leave the scene as responders arrived.
Six people required medical attention following the accident, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson.
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Skip to comments.Why Jeb Bush should run for president
Posted on 10/29/2014 8:02:51 AM PDT by C19fan
Run, Jeb, run.
I mean it, despite two powerful arguments against a presidential run by Jeb Bush one specific to the former Florida governor, one more generic.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
3rd time lucky??
I like the other Bush men and women, not this one.
No I do not believe he has a chance. I will raise hell with the RNC if they back his ass.
Okie, am just fine with that :)
The RINO party does not want to win any election.
PROOF: McLame, Romney, Bush.
How in the #311 could there be a WORSE candidate than McLame?
You didn't read that the way it was meant.
With another Leftist-selected, weak RINO in the race ... ANY (and I mean ANY) Liberal criminal can easily win.
"Jeb Bush murdered Terri Schiavo."
With his accomplice GWB.
With the support of a good deal of alleged freepers here.
And most especially the Clinton whose chest Dimbulb Jeb pinned a medal on.
These newspapers hate conservatives and hate America. They will do anything to keep liberal democrats in power.
The fact they are promoting Jeb Bush makes me hope he doesn't run.
It's Ruth Marcus.
She knows that Bush running will divide the GOP, with Conservatives walking away in drove, better than anything else.
And a divided GOP can't effectively counter the agenda of HER party and ideological fellow travellers.
Obama backed the Muslim Bros in Egypt, plus add all the ones his boss VJ has in the WH for policy meetings. Next our Clown in Chief toppled Khadafi and his country formed ISIS with him dead. Zero created ISIS all by himself. He did zip in Syria when the time was right. He threatened them not to do this and that. They did-he did zip. The entire world is laughing at us.
If Jeb runs, I might just boycott the whole ballot for the first time since Jimmuh Carter.
Risky business. Reminds me of Rush's strategy back in 2008: Rush encouraged conservatives to vote for Obama in the early dem primaries, as a way to gum things up for Hillary. Well, that sure worked out well.
I am not looking at any McCain, Romney, nor anyone like them. I believe we will find a sharp businessman gets in the race after seeing things change enough. Hell the Dems are walking out on Obama now. This country is getting damn tired of Zero.
Basically, if liberals don't run shrieking and screaming from your candidate like he/she is Godzilla, you have the wrong candidate.
You TRAITOR!!
HOW DARE YOU GIV UP ON OUR FUTURE PRESIDENT!?!?!?!?!?! Have you so quickly forgotten? Have you so quickly lost faith?
God bless the Enclave. God bless America!
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April 2, 2019 11:00 Current Astrology Articles
New Moon in Aries
We have a New Moon in dynamic Aries on 5 April 2019, the first new moon of spring! New moons always signify new beginnings, allowing you to hit refresh in some area of your life! Get ready for a fresh energy influx in your life to help you set all your plans into motion!
Aries is the universe's primal moving force. Brimming with get-up-and-go, it signifies the time of year when everything on earth awakens into new life. It symbolises action, self-discovery and pioneering initiative. The New Astrological Year begins in earnest once Moon joins the Sun in Aries, driving the message home that spring is here! Before you proceed read about Spring Equinox 2019.
What is this New Moon in Aries all about?
This New Moon in Aries is just what you need to do some spring cleaning in some area of your life, open the doors and windows and enjoy an influx of fresh life-force! New Moons are not as intense as eclipses but each New Moon is a bit like a power-point: a different place where you can plug your life in once a month and get a fresh input of energy. This can help you power up a different aspect of your life each month, as we have 12-13 of these per year, dotted around the zodiac and activating different parts of your birth-chart.
This New Moon may be in impetuous and proactive Aries, but it is configured in such a way that it should nonetheless bring a slow and gentle unfolding of the ideas that were planted this winter. It is a call to action! Make a new start without any fireworks or drum-roll and without too many other people getting involved, stepping in with their own agendas and confusing matters. It's time to slowly push forward with your plans. This new moon is perfect for taking a creative initiative and putting your long term goals into motion!
So, yes, you can take your time, but do get moving! New Moons open an energetic window of opportunity for you which remains open for around 7-14 days following the New Moon. Much like food that slowly goes stale, the fresher the energy when you use it the better; your motivation may slowly begin to wane as soon as 4 days after the New Moon and the window of action begins to gradually close after 8-10 days. So make sure to kick-start whatever you want to set into motion as close to that New Moon in Aries as you can! (Although go slowly, as Mercury is still normalising his course.) Expect to see your efforts begin to bloom as we enter May.
We have had Sun in Aries since 20 March 2019 for 2 weeks now, shinng a light of consciousness on the specific area of your birth-chart containing Aries. The Aries New Moon is here to give you a push to act on all your realisations, so enjoy!
Aries New Moon, sign by sign: a fresh life-force
The New Moon in Aries energises a different life-arena for each star-sign: Read yours and find out where you can plug yourself in at the mains...where you can say good-bye darkness, hello life; where you can hit refresh, do a major spring clean and push on with your plans!
Where does this Aries new moon give you a new lease of life? What old business does it bring up for you to resolve? Our gifted Psychics hold the answer to these and any other question that you might have! Reach out to our friendly love-psychics on 0207 111 6304:
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This is your moment! It's finally time to go ahead with all your plans and ideas! You can now take the lead and truly go after what you want - the life that you want to build for yourself - and not follow other people's wishes and directives. This is also an excellent time to re-launch yourself, carry out a major popularity campaign or refresh your looks and identity, getting ready for your personal astrological year to come. You can set a personal wish into motion on an international scale.
This is a good time to: initiate new projects for maximum effect.
Continue your reading with Aries Monthly Horoscope
This New Moon happens in a very private, spiritual part of your chart, so it's time for you to clear the decks and get ready for a new beginning, to coincide with the New Moon in your sign exactly a month from now. Spend some time alone, recuperating or in meditative pursuits, clear away any physical and emotional clutter that is blocking your way to greater wellbeing and tune into your spirit. This New Moon may also signify a new beginning behind the scenes, changes that are still hidden from view, or a new phase in a big institution. You're undergoing a deep transformation, which also affects your intimate and financial relationships.
This is a good time to: initiate this major spring-cleaning that will allow you to bloom this month!
Continue your reading with Taurus Monthly Horoscope
This New Moon in Aries is a new beginning when it comes to your hopes and dreams, your friendships and your associations with like-minded people in your community. It's time to infuse your aspirations for the future with new life-force and take the initiative to make things happen! This is also an excellent time to meet new people who can help you set things in motion and to breathe new life into your friendships, and give them a new pace, more into line with where you hope to be in future.
This is a good time to: set yourself on the path to realise your dreams!
Continue your reading with Gemini Monthly Horoscope
This New Moon in Aries brings a fresh influx of energy to invigorate your career and set you on a new direction! You can refresh your social status and take steps to project the image that you want onto the world. This is a great opportunity to raise your public profile, showcase your achievements and approach exactly those VIPs who can help you get ahead. A gentle beam in your work and health-zone seems to suggest that you can take creative steps to effect long-term improvements in your health and working life.
This is a good time to: take new initiatives for best results.
Continue your reading with Cancer Monthly Horoscope
This New Moon in Aries is here to gently open up new horizons for you and help you expand your operations. This is a great opportunity to move forward if you are seeking entry into the media and broadcasting professions, thinking of contacting a publisher, applying to university, or initiating a new marketing campaign. This is also a good time to set anything of a legal nature into motion. The New Moon also activates your travel zone, so if you have been thinking of taking a long journey, this is a great time to begin. Make sure that whatever you do is in line with your deepest heartfelt wishes.
So go on: make sure to take advantage of this fresh influx of energy at its best!
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This year's Aries New Moon gives you a gentle nudge to move forward with any major changes you want to make in your life. It also brings an influx of fresh life force into your intimate relationships, waking up your libido! You can use this window of opportunity to do a major spring clean in your private affairs, enjoy a more energetic sex life and set a new and more invigorating emotional pace. The New Moon also brings a fresh start in your joint finances, giving you the perfect opportunity to go after extra perks in your job, apply for grant or loan, sort out tax-matters or enjoy income that flows into your life through a partner. Any initiatives you take now help you stabilise your home and family life.
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The New Moon in Aries is about relationships for you, dear Libra. It offers you a chance to make a fresh start in all your partnerships with others - be they professional, personal or romantic. If things have gone stale, or if there is some problem that you have left to fester in order to keep the peace, this is your moment to address matters and do something that infuses your relationships with fresh life-force. Communication channels will open, allowing you to take a constructive step forward with a significant partnership.
This is the best window of opportunity for you to hit refresh in all your partnerships and collaborations.
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This New Moon in Aries is about setting a fresh pace in your daily routine and cutting out any unnecessary tasks and chores that are simply slowing you down and draining all your energy. If there is a health matter that you have been meaning to check up on for a while, this is your best window of opportunity to pursue it and clear it up once and for all. Similarly, if you have been looking to hire someone to help you out with work, this New Moon brings an opportunity to move quickly and efficiently. You can find someone that you can afford and who adds value to your company or household. It also means that if you address a health-matter now, this should a have long-term constructive effect on your body. This New Moon may also bring a rather hectic time at work, with lots to do all at once.
Take this opportunity to initiate new projects and make a positive start to improve your daily life!
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This New Moon in Aries is intent on bringing more love, joy and creativity into your life! If you have been waiting to launch a creative project, this is your moment. Similarly, this New Moon can do wonders for your popularity: this is your moment to promote your interests. The Aries New Moon may bring a new love interest into your life, or it can infuse your existing relationship with a new sense of romance. This New Moon is putting you in the mood for fun and to express what is in your heart. Taking a risk in love or business, or expressing your creative talents now can pay off in the long-term, helping you raise your profile and giving you a solid sense of self to build on. If you have been trying to conceive, this New Moon is here to give you a little boost.
This is the best window of opportunity for investments, creative and romantic endeavours.
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This New Moon in Aries creates some wonderful sparks in your home and family affairs! This is your moment to make a fresh start in your private life or living situation. The New Moon sends you a nice power-boost to help you with a real-estate project, renovations and redecorations to your home or with finding a flatmate. It can also give you a little push if you have been thinking of starting a family of your own. The New Moon may also help you set your relationship with a parent on a fresh and less complicated footing, or it may help you achieve a personal breakthrough if you are in therapy. Spring cleaning your house is an excellent idea with this New Moon. This is an excellent opportunity to get rid of anything that weighs you down and proceed into spring and summer with a lighter step.
This is when you have more energy to set things into motion on the home and family front, so make use of it.
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The Aries New Moon brings lots of fresh movement and activity into your life. It may deliver an important piece of news that sets you on a new path for the summer. Or it may introduce you to people and inspiring conversations that motivate you to increase your knowledge and try out new things. This is a great time for you to promote your interests through the media or through gaining new and useful contacts and establishing your influence. New Moon helps you make the righty connections and pursue your dreams.
This is your best window for action, so make the most of it!
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The Aries New Moon is here to invigorate your finances and give your confidence and sense of self-worth a dynamic boost! This is your moment to hit refresh in your earnings and expenses: you can ask for a raise now to reflect your new responsibilities or, if a raise or new salary has already been agreed, you will receive the first money into your account now, making you feel good. Money coming in now is tied up with increased responsibility or a higher position - or you may be striking out on your own! This New Moon in Aries is also a good opportunity for you to cut out any needless expenses. As your sense of self-worth increases, you can also make a fresh start in your relationships and with your body, whereby you can feel more appreciated and valued both by yourself and others.
This is the best time for you to take action and make the best of your assets.
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Imagine you have been asked to design an application to enable people to share their photos, movies, music, chats, documents, and so on in an efficient, safe, and enjoyable way. What would you do? How would you start? Would you begin by sketching out how the interface might look, work out how the system architecture should be structured, or simply start coding? Or, would you start by asking users about their current experiences of sharing files and look at existing tools, e.g. Dropbox, and, based on this, begin thinking about why and how you were going to design the application?
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Guess who had his first day of preschool today!!
As well as being NYC Mayoral election day and Jean's 80th birthday (Happy Birthday Mum!!), today will go down in the record books as Xavi's first day of school. For 90 minutes twice a week - school would be great if those were always the hours!! As his teacher emailed us, he had a great day: "Hello Monica, I just wanted to say again how well Xavier did today. I am sending along a photo of him with "Thomas"--he quite enjoyed playing with him this morning. Take care and see you Thursday."
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday at the beach
Although "summer" ended last Monday (Labor Day), beaches are still open [without lifeguards] in Connecticut until the end of September so we rented a Zipcar and drove 80km/90 minutes each way to go to this 'amazing' beach, Jennings Beach, in Fairfield CT. Recommended by a friend and pretty good by Northeast standards. On Long Island Sound and the sand was grey and gravelly. At least Xavi had a lot of fun. It was sunny, about 25 degrees and and felt like about 20 in the water at least where it was shallow. There is also a great playground on the other side of the parking lot called Sandcastles. We will probably go there again next summer.
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
An unexpected visitor to New York
Peppa Pig is unheard of here, although 2 episodes are shown each day at 2.30 pm on the cable channel Nick Jr. And this event was at the Scholastic book store - purely for nerds
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I don't like Ender's Game.
This is a topic that has come up whenever someone brings up the upcoming film, which has legions of Ender fans salivating over seeing one of their favorite books in film.
Let's get a few things straight before we go any further.
I've paid way too much money for a deluxe edition of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I own a Star Trek uniform. I have a map of the Game of Thrones continent on my living room wall. I have vehement opinions about the proper order to watch the Star Wars films.
I'm the kind of dude who likes Ender's Game, a book about a young kid who is trained via zero-gravity 3D laser tag to fight off an alien invasion.
And yet, when I read it as a kid, it just never clicked for me, which is odd. So I recently reread it in order to figure out precisely why, and I think I've figured it out.
First off, it reads like watching someone playing a video game.
So for those of you who haven't read the novel, here is the plot format for the vast majority of chapters.
- Colonel Graff/Mazer Rackham talks to someone about how hard they plan to push Ender.
- Ender is confronted with both a personal challenge as well as a battle school challenge.
- We hang out with Peter and Valentine who are taking over the world without issue using internet forums.
- Ender easily beats both the personal and battle school challenge because of how great he is at stuff.
- Ender plays a videogame to decompress.
- Colonel Graff/Mazer Rackham feels remorse over how hard he is pushing Ender but resigns himself to the fact it is for the greater good.
Still, watching a highly skilled character beat progressively difficult levels without experiencing any character growth is essentially the same at watching a skilled friend beat a videogame. It's a formulaic plot without any real tension.
This also leads to another thing I realized.
Nobody ever grows or changes during the course of Ender's game.
Sure, people get new jobs, or go to different schools, or grow in prestige. But at no point over the course of the novel do we see a demonstrable growth or change in any of the characters, despite the fact that Ender ages from six to roughly eleven.
I'm willing to grant Card the "exceedingly young hero" just because every science fiction novel geared toward young adults — and many that aren't — runs into this problem.
But to see no demonstrable character growth just sort of removes the stakes from it. Card in many ways suffers from the same problem that Asimov faced in some of his great novels, the fact that he had a rocking plot concept but his characters were two-dimensional cardboard cutouts just going through the motions to make that awesome plot happen.
The characters are merely agents of plot.
An outstanding way to gauge the strength of a works characters — one that I first heard from the legendary RedLetterMedia review of the Phantom Menace — is to see if you can describe the characters without saying anything about their age, appearance or occupation.
The best I could do with the Ender's Game main cast is "Genius" for Ender, "Smart and Compassionate" for Valentine, "Smart and Ambitious" for Peter and "Guilty" for Graff.
Maybe people with a deeper relationship with the novels can do better, especially those who were compelled to read on to the sequels, but I'm really running dry. Even the most sympathetic character, Ender, is woefully flat.
To contrast this with something else I was reading at the time that I first read Ender's Game, Harry Potter is a fundamentally sympathetic character that grows and changes substantially over the course of a single novel.
You can describe any member of the cast in with a multitude of adjectives that don't pertain to appearance, age, or occupation. Ender at the end and Harry at the beginning are roughly the same age, but Rowling is able to make you feel for Harry in a way that Card is only able to make you observe Ender.
It's kind of dated.
A key element of the science fiction author job description is making predictions that kind of hold up. While it's okay to screw up occasionally, a lot of the key elements of Ender's Game are predictions that would just flop.
So in the first edition, the main antagonist in the Peter/Valentine story was the Soviet Union. While the novel was originally released in 1985, the Soviet Union would eventually collapse less than a decade later. Nobody expects that Card could have foreseen that. But since Enders Game takes place well over 100 years into the future, the fact that Card foresaw the Soviet Union lasting that long is a bit of a goof. From the 1991 edition forward, Card essentially did a find-an-replace, replacing all mentions of the USSR with The Warsaw Pact, something that has not exactly held up either.
Moreover, Card's interpretation of the future of the internet — an internet abused by Valentine and Peter in the pursuit of global domination — seems pretty stuck in the news group system of the era when he wrote it. Card never foresaw the eventual degradation of the human race's attention span. Again, he can take a mulligan for this one, but it still dates the novel.
Worth noting is that a lot of the elements that make the novel memorable — FTL travel, a war with an insectoid species, one unified government — had already been explored and defined by Heinlein's Starship Troopers or Haldeman's The Forever War. A lot of great authors borrow ideas, but Card's contribution to the medium isn't all that it's cracked up to be.
Also, it was only on this re-read that I realized that the book was pretty sexist. This part jumped out at me from the chapter where Graff is explaining battle school.
Essentially, Graff explains that Battle School is comprised of the following activities:
- Normal school, with an emphasis on math and computers
- Strategy and tactics
- Zero-gravity laser tag
So when Ender asks if the program is all-boys, here's what Graff says:
"A few girls. They often don't pass the tests to get in. Too many centuries of evolution are working against them. None of the will be like Valentine, anyway."
That's just one of the weird, dated sex/race/sexual orientation stuff that comes out in the novel. Which, hey, I understand it was the late eighties and things were different, but that is just overtly, "Math is Hard!" Barbie levels of sexist.
It's pretty well known by this point that author Orson Scott Card holds some particularly vehement opinions about certain moral questions, but I really didn't remember this kind of stuff coming out in the actual novels.
While I'm still not a fan of the novel, I'm still probably going to see the movie.
As Orson Scott Card himself once said, the novel itself is unfilmable. The movie will by necessity be much different than the book.
At least for me, that would be ideal.
Still, I may read the next book too.
My favorite chapter in the entire book was the final chapter. No holds barred, I really, really liked the denouement of Ender's Game, and feel like it was better than a lot of the book combined.
As a result a lot of people have told me to read Speaker for the Dead, the sequel, which sounds like it is more like the last chapter of Enders Game than the preceding 95%. I'll probably get around to it at some point.
Either way, this isn't saying that Ender's Game is inherently bad, or that you should stop liking it. I just don't think it's as great of a book as it's cracked up to be.


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The Windows 7 laptops are loaded with Office 2010 applications (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint) and a choice of web browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. An external DVD drive is available on request. Internet access is enabled through the Library's Wi-Fi network. Printing is available via the Library's remote printing service. The laptops work just like our public Internet computers, except that you are not tied to a desk.
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Teaching is by far the most rewarding profession I have experienced but it is also the most frustrating at times.
I have found that each summer I spend a lot of time working to tune up my program to better serve my students, run more efficiently for me, and provide content for our viewers that is not only entertaining but of the highest quality possible. This summer I have had a TON of time to think about my program and what I want it to be and the steps to get there. I have also had enough inspiration and ideas to last for a couple of years.
I am writing this month's article while I watch my son swim at the indoor pool at our hotel in High Point, North Carolina. We are closing out a two week road trip up the East coast where we hopped from town to town to catch baseball games. Almost 2,000 miles of driving over 12 days has allowed me to really assess where I am as a teacher and where my program is along with ways to get my program to where I want it to be. Add that time with the inspiration of seeing major league video productions and minor league promotions, I have a ton of things that I am going to put into place as soon as I get back to the classroom.
The most important thing that I have taken away from this trip is to take a trip. Go places and see things you have never seen. Google Maps and other GPS services allow us to take the road less traveled and see things we didn't know existed. I plan to do that this year. I plan to leave my classroom and see other classes, collegiate programs, and sit in on more professional broadcasts. It is far too easy to get caught in the classroom and look up and 3 or 4 years have gone by and we have had no outside influence to keep us up to date on the latest trend or aware of changes in the industry.
Another takeaway from the trip is to allow the students create the engagement points opposed to me forcing them. We went to Five major league games and Five minor league games and the differences between the games was tremendous but not in the ways you would think. I am by no means a curmudgeon that thinks things were always better in the past but I really do miss being able to go to a game and watch the game. Minor league games have always been known for outlandish promotions (such as the one to the right) but those promotions have flooded the major league games as well. From the Beat the Freeze in Atlanta to the many incarnations of t-shirt cannons, and three card monte games, these promotions have taken over the baseball experience. The exception to the rule was Boston. (DISCLAIMER: A trip to Fenway was a bucket list item for me so this may be a little jaded) In Boston the break between innings had promotional content but the majority of their entertainment was to show fans on the camera. Simple and easy to execute yet engaging and rewarding. That is my plan for my program. This year my plan is to focus on the simple to execute rewarding elements of sports production and make sure the students get the instant satisfaction needed to stay engaged.
I also realized that I have been pushing my students too hard to create long form products when in reality there are many more uses for short form products. My previous thought process was that E60 and 30 for 30 were the biggest thing outside of live sports so I should prepare my students to be able to do those things. The problem is those stories aren't easily found or produced in high school sports so I got a lot of videos without a real story and I got frustrated because I couldn't use them in our shows. During this trip, I realized that yes, the long form products are great and engaging but short form products are easier to produce and can be used more. So this year, I plan to have my students do 60 second documentaries, new show opens daily, and different promotional pieces that we can use in our newscasts and our live events. Again, these things are going to play on my student's need for instant gratification and my attempt to engage them more in the daily grind of a production facility.
Finally, one of the ideas that I took from the trip that has made me completely reset my plan for this year is the idea of making everything work together. If you have the chance to catch a game at Fenway Park, you must pay attention to how they use the video board during the games. The content on the video board looks like it belongs in the park. The background has the well known olive green color and the graphics look like they belong on the manual scoreboard below the "Monstah." They entire video experience was based around the idea that is belongs. That is my goal for this year for my students. Make their entire experience a part of an integrated plan that allows them to learn and experience the field I love so much.
We return to school on July 31st and when the students arrive, they will be walking into a production environment as close to the real thing as I can give them.
Tom White is a video production teacher at the Rockdale Career Academy in Conyers. GA. Tom is also the director of the Sports Broadcast Institute, which is One of Five Georgia Governor's Innovation in Education award winning programs and the NFHS Network Best Overall Program. The Sports Broadcast Institute works to produce live broadcasts, newscasts, sports documentaries and more for the Three schools, Rockdale Co, Salem, and Heritage High schools, that the career academy serves. Prior to teaching, Tom was a marketing, promotions, and online content director for a major radio corporation in Atlanta. Tom studied exercise science at High Point University prior to his radio career. Despite his winding career path, his mother still thinks he is special.


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Using information technology to boost democracy is not new; in Poland in the 1980s, cassette tapes of speeches by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa were passed from factory to factory, delivering a message of openness and freedom. What is new is the speed and breadth at which information travels, as evidenced by the impact Twitter and Facebook had in spreading the story of the Arab Spring.
At the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works in nearly 70 countries to support and strengthen democracy, we are constantly employing new technologies, giving citizens a more organized voice, transforming political parties and enabling governments to respond to citizens in fresh and exciting ways.
Technology also presents new opportunities for women who want to take their rightful place in helping to shape public affairs. The latest technologies – from simple SMS messages and emails, to social media networks and mobile money – can lower barriers to fundraising, publicity and communication with constituents and voters.
This matters because of the high hurdles – including discrimination and cultural bias – that continue in many countries to hold women back from full and fair participation in public life.
On the occasion of NDI's annual luncheon on May 29 in Washington, D.C., I will be discussing these issues and more with Tina Brown, editor in chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast; Stephanie Cutter, former deputy campaign manager of Obama for America 2012; Shelly Esque, vice president of Intel; Ping Fu, chief strategy officer of 3D Systems; and Laura Inés López Padilla, president of the board of Mexico's Network of Support for Women Municipal Leaders (REAMM). We will be honoring women's organizations abroad that work to create greater roles for women in political and civic life. American filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney will deliver the keynote address.
This year, REAMM has been chosen as the recipient of the $25,000 Madeleine K. Albright Grant for its work to increase the number of women leaders in Mexico at the local and national level. REAMM participated in the successful campaign, "2% and More Women in Politics," to improve enforcement of a provision in Mexico's federal election code that designates 2 percent of federal political party funding for women's leadership training. When party leaders declined to spend the money for its assigned purpose, the group used social media and an online petition to spotlight the problem and press the federal electoral body to step in.
But while women have attained prominence in national politics in Mexico, just 6.1 percent of 2,400 municipal presidents are women. REAMM has conducted training programs with municipal women's institutes and will use the grant to bring the success of national efforts like the 2 percent campaign to states and communities across Mexico.
At NDI, we are proud to support REAMM and hundreds of groups in every region of the world that are striving to promote women's political participation and leadership. At the luncheon, I will look forward, as well, to launching the Madeleine K. Albright Women's Project, a global fund dedicated to helping women participate, compete and lead in political life.
As I have often said, "Success without democracy is improbable. Democracy without women is impossible."
The times and digital landscape may be changing, but our commitment to women's leadership is not. I hope you will join us on May 29, either in person or through our live stream at www.ndi.org.
Madeleine K. Albright is former U.S. Secretary of State and chairman of the board of the National Democratic Institute.


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Looking for thoughtful birthday card ideas? In the past we've shared some great tutorials for handcrafting your own unique cards. But if DIY isn't your style, why not support a worthy cause and give a fair trade card next time? There are so many great options for beautiful and thoughtful cards handmade by people paid a fair wage. Two of our favorite places to buy fair trade cards include Hope for Women and Cards from Africa. You can order cards online, or pick one up at local fair trade store (many carry these lines).
Hope for Women is an organization committed to providing sustainable employment for economically disadvantaged women worldwide that offers products exclusively made by women so they can take control of their lives and their futures. Cards from Africa's mission is to improve the life of orphaned children in Rwanda. Aside from offering fair wages, Cards from Africa also provides entrepreneurial training and education to employees to enable them to someday start businesses of their own! So the next time your shopping for a birthday card, don't waste your $5 on a Hallmark card, support a worthy cause instead by buying fair trade and handmade!
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One thing that doesn't change is the unfailing support and help we receive from our supporters. Our grateful thanks go to everyone who has supported our sales of stamps, coins, postcards and other small collectables. One of the recent changes is the method used in stamp production and in particular the introduction of the self-adhesive type. We welcome ALL types of stamps, even the most common, but would prefer that all self-adhesives are left on their backing and not soaked off. All stamps on paper now sell very quickly, especially if they are already trimmed. Excitingly, for the first time in our 27 years, demand has outweighed supply, so please continue to collect and encourage others to do so too!
Justice and Dignity – Our theme for 2011
On the outskirts of Awassa in Southern Ethiopia, all the rubbish and dead animal carcasses were taken to the city dump to rot. People were forced to live amongst all this waste, including families affected by leprosy. A few years ago, through the great efforts of The Leprosy Mission and local officials, an agreement was reached to clear the land and make it habitable. With the rubbish removed, new strongly built houses, with toilet and kitchen facilities, have been provided to replace the old ramshackle huts. Water is now readily available from a well and life for many families affected by leprosy has been dramatically changed. Just seeing the joy on the faces of the young people who will benefit most from these changes makes us realise how important the work of The Leprosy Mission is, not only medically but in other ways too. Our thanks to you all for helping to make changes like these possible and please KEEP ON STAMPING.
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Welcome to TAKK Enterprises Inc
TAKK Enterprises, Inc. was created and established in 1992 by local contractor, Tom Karagiannakis. Tom's vision was to create a company that would serve the client's needs with honesty, integrity and dedication unparalleled and uncommon in our industry. These beliefs and fundamental values continue to resonate in our company today.
Our company has been built on the foundation of word-of-mouth referrals. The commitment to our client relationships defines and distinguishes us from all others. It is our priority to provide excellent communication, a full line of construction services and an end result of 100% satisfaction to all of our clients. We do not see your project as just another job, but as an extension of who we are.
We are capable of handling all of your residential, commercial and industrial needs. Whether you're in need of renovating your kitchen or bathroom, constructing a completely new home or anything in between, we will design and build your project from start to finish. We take pleasure in guiding you every step of the way, assisting with design and layout options, material and finish selections along with styles and colors while maintaining your needs and core vision. Our attention to detail and craftsmanship is unsurpassed.
When the time comes to remodel or update your home or office, give us a call and take the first step in making your dream a reality.
TAKK Enterprises, Inc. is a NJ Licensed New Home Builder and Home Improvement Contractor.
Some of the services we offer:
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The Cayman Reporter is cutting its print newspaper schedule back to two days a week, 14 months after moving to print five days a week.
In an editorial on the Reporter's website Thursday, the newspaper said it will go back to publishing on Wednesdays and Fridays starting next week.
The free paper has seen a number of staff departures in recent weeks, and now, according to the editorial, will shift focus to its website and away from the print edition.
Reporter/owner Deon Ebanks did not return requests for comment, but the editorial quoted him as saying, "We have seen an ever-growing demand for on-line advertising, and have also seen that more and more readers are accessing our news stories on-line – especially for new and breaking stories. With this increased focus on digital media, The Cayman Reporter will be in line with international media trends – which are seeing traditional print becoming a supplement to on-line news media."
There has been some speculation in recent months about management at the Reporter. The newspaper in March confirmed that Bob Taylor, former chief executive officer of WestStar TV, would take over as general manager and Mr. Ebanks would become a consultant.
Mr. Ebanks is still cited as owner of the Reporter. It's unclear whether Mr. Taylor ever began working for the company. Two of the reporters with regular bylines in the newspaper have left.


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With her brigh teyes and a fresh face, Disha Patani is making us swoon. We have handpicked the cutest looks that prove she is Bollywood's most adorable girl-next-door.
A classic winged liner and glossy lips make for a great go-to look.
A classic winged liner and glossy lips make for a great go-to look.
A messy top knot and strong brows are a match made in heaven.
It's always nice to experiment with a pop of colour.
Giving vacay vibes in soft smoky eyes, pink lips and that sun-kissed glow.
That flawless face framed perfectly by tousled waves of hair, girl-next-door look done right.
Disha reminds us of the little mermaid Ariel in her bright red hair.
This is how Barbie would look in a sporty avatar!
Bright eyes and flawless skin matched perfectly with side swept hair, we are impressed!
Bold brows and bold lips is all you need to make a statement.
Looking cute as a button in fishtail braid and nude makeup look. Perfect for a day out with the gals.
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Vivid, stirring and entirely predictable, "Made in Dagenham" is a grown-up feel-good movie plunked into a feel-bad age. Directed by Nigel Cole, whose 2003 film, "Calendar Girls," told a similarly upbeat story of indomitable female pluck, "Made in Dagenham" is a feminist fairy tale based on actual events. Uplifting it may be, but to swallow it whole is to believe in happily ever after.
Its heroine, Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins), a spunky everyday factory worker in 1968, becomes the spokeswoman for 187 female machinists at the Ford Motor Company in the London suburb of Dagenham. A composite of several real-life women, she leads them in a successful battle to win pay nearly equal to that of the plant's 55,000 men. Their campaign culminated two years later with the passage of equal pay legislation for women. Ms. Hawkins, indelibly radiant in "Happy-Go-Lucky," underplays Rita as an all but egoless common-sense activist whose argument for women's equality boils down to a simple statement: "It's the right thing to do."
Punctuated by sprightly late-1960s hits ("Wooly Bully," "Sunday Will Never Be the Same," "Green Tambourine"), the movie recaptures the youthful optimism that buoyed '60s British movies in the post-kitchen-sink era. In 1968, to quote a Roger Miller hit, England swung "like a pendulum do."
Toiling in a decrepit, leaky factory in sweatshop conditions, the brash and feisty "girls," as everyone calls them, strip down to their bras while sewing car-seat upholstery. Male co-workers who enter the shop politely avert their eyes to give the ladies time to cover themselves. One hunky young visitor elicits spontaneous wolf whistles from the gals.
In William Ivory's clickety-clack screenplay, Rita is a high-spirited wife and mother of two who awakens Eddie (Daniel Mays), her dull, potato-faced husband and fellow factory worker, in the morning by dousing him with cold water. When her son returns home from school with a badly bruised palm from being pummeled by his teacher, she confronts the authoritarian bully and vents her outrage.Continue reading the main story
Rita's sensitivity to injustice and her sheer nerve make her the ideal candidate to plead the women's case for better wages after the announcement that their status at the factory is being reduced from semiskilled to unskilled. But what really enrages her is that men at the same level receive substantially higher wages.
Her supportive colleagues include the shop steward Connie (Geraldine James), whose unstable husband, George (Roger Lloyd-Pack), returned from World War II with what used to be called battle fatigue; Sandra (Jaime Winstone), a saucy aspiring model who struts around in hot pants; and Albert (Bob Hoskins), their sympathetic union representative. An unexpected supporter of Rita's is Lisa (Rosamund Pike), the Cambridge-educated wife of Peter Hopkins (Rupert Graves), the plant's cold, implacably hard-nosed head of industrial relations.
Besides Peter, the women's opposition includes Monty (Kenneth Cranham), the waffling, corruptible leader of the union local, and Ford's middle and upper management, portrayed as uniformly smug, condescending male jerks whose initial reaction to the upstarts is contemptuous disbelief.
Once the rebellion begins, with a one-day work stoppage that eventually leads to the factory's closing, the conflict between the women and management becomes more heated. Ford finally dispatches an American representative to issue dire warnings that the company might pull out of Britain. Caught in the crosshairs is Barbara Castle (Miranda Richardson), the country's sharp-tongued secretary of state for employment and productivity, who sympathizes with Rita but is forced to take the threat seriously.
The story turns into a series of almost cookie-cutter confrontations between Rita and her arrogant bosses as the women's cause advances. The movie touches lightly on issues like globalization (not yet a catchword in 1968) and the strike's effects on the livelihoods of the other workers once the plant is shut down. It soft-pedals the potentially devastating impact of Rita's activities on her marriage and home life (Eddie is hesitantly supportive). In the movie's value system, these are minor matters compared with the principle at stake.
"Made in Dagenham" is so smoothly written and well acted that its humanity and good will leave you with a 1960s buzz of hope that social justice might be at hand; that feeling wears off quickly.
"Made In Dagenham" is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). It has strong language.
Opens on Friday in New York and Los Angeles.
Directed by Nigel Cole; written by William Ivory; director of photography, John de Borman; edited by Michael Parker; music by David Arnold; production design by Andrew McAlpine; costumes by Louise Stjernsward; produced by Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley; released by Sony Pictures Classics. Running time: 1 hour 53 minutes.
WITH: Sally Hawkins (Rita O'Grady), Bob Hoskins (Albert), Miranda Richardson (Barbara Castle), Geraldine James (Connie), Rosamund Pike (Lisa Hopkins), Rupert Graves (Peter Hopkins), Andrea Riseborough (Brenda), Daniel Mays (Eddie O'Grady), Jaime Winstone (Sandra), Kenneth Cranham (Monty) and Roger Lloyd-Pack (George).Continue reading the main story


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Work experience for students
Work experience provides students with the opportunity to apply and enhance their knowledge and technical skills within a practical workplace setting.
Our placements at Council expose students to a variety of tasks and projects which may be relevant to their field or desired field of study.
Students also receive insight into how business and industry operate and relate to other organisational functions.
Work experience placements are available in a variety of work areas at Council, giving applicants plenty of scope to apply themselves within a diverse organisation.
Eligibility and conditions
- You must be a student at an educational institution at the time the work experience application is lodged
- You must be at least 15 years old and/or year 10 at the time the application is lodged
- Placements are only available to students from approved educational institutions (usually public and private secondary schools, TAFE, universities and other employment training organisations)
- Personal injury insurance for the student must be covered by the relevant education institution or program
- Placements are a maximum of 2 weeks
- Work experience students will be reimbursed $10 per day
- Dress requirements during placements are safe, neat and tidy, and suitable for the particular work environment
- Information obtained whilst undertaking work experience is deemed confidential and must not be divulged to any other party
When to apply
We have 2 intakes only for Work Experience placements each year:
- Round 1 (March – End June) - First round applications close on 16 March
- Round 2 (July – End November) - Second round applications close 13 July
We try to accommodate all requests, but places are limited so please give at least 6 weeks notice prior to the required dates.
The likelihood of a placement is increased if sufficient notice is given as it allows us time to seek and plan for a placement.
Migrants and refugees
Our Work Ready program supports newly-arrived non-student migrants and refugees in the municipality to become ready for the workforce.
It is a 12 week placement (2 days per week) which enables participants to gain experience and knowledge of the Australian workplace culture.
The Work Ready Program creates meaningful work experience placements to overcome the employment challenges and lack of Australian work experience faced by immigrants and refugees.
It also builds participants skills, networks and confidence to help them go on to pursue and secure a job in the wider community.
How to apply
To apply for the Work Ready program, complete the Work Ready Request Form.
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My trip to Misiones was undoubtedly the most beautiful excursion I had ever embarked on.
We visited caves, mines, gardens, and wildlife preserves. We stood on a hill and were able to see the lands of Brazil and Paraguay all from Argentina.
The falls were incredible. No, they were more than that. Mesmerizing. Captivating. Enthralling. You might think a few pictures does enough to capture the beauty of a World Wonder. Or maybe a video does the trick. But neither do. The sight of La Garganta del Diablo (The Devil's Throat) was without a doubt the most beautiful sight I had ever seen.
We were bundled by the bridge suspended just above the 80 kilometer fall, awed at the continuous fall of water, the deafening sound of its fall. The experience was like no other. With butterflies dancing around me wherever I looked, I stared at that waterfall for a long time. Enough time to bore my eyes into it, feeling as though I were the water itself: falling, crashing, spewing misty droplets up into the air, again and again and again.


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A few more Trees near Ditches and Roads from the last few days. These were all made in the Upper Snake River Valley. A collection of these made over the last few years can be found at my website: http://www.darrenclarkphoto.com/trees-near-roads–ditches.html
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Kamala Embroidered Linen Shawl
Why we love it
The hand-woven and hand-embroidered Kamala Embroidered Linen Shawl will add a beautiful, boho-chic touch to your outfit on those cool summer nights. Whether you choose to sport the shawl over your shoulders or use the shawl as a table runner, you won't be disappointed with the beautifully embroidered floral and animal motif featured on the scarf. This light wool will soften over time. People are sure to ask, 'Where did you get that?'. This makes for the perfect birthday gift, new mom accessory or housewarming present.
Meet our artisans
The Kamala Wool Shawl is lovingly made by Rajasthan hand weavers in Rajasthan, India known for its brightly hued palacial cities of blue and pink. The female weavers who make this shawl are part of a weaving collective that preserves the art of weaving, which has been in India for hundreds of years, popularized during the 1400s when European households ordered rich tapestries be produced.
The details
- Made of 100% linen and cotton thread, tasseled ends
- Handwash cold with gentle soap, air dry
- Dimensions: 62" l x 32"w x 0.1" thick
- Threaded motif colors may vary
- Weight: (0.8 lbs) X 370g
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
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- Our makers are paid fair market wages
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With every INA + ILIA purchase, you will receive a free rainbow moonstone as a token of our thanks for supporting global female craftswomen. Rainbow moonstones harness energy to help women to recognize and embrace their personal power and inner strength. It teaches us confidence, and emanates great life force, vitality and overwhelming joy. By connecting our customers with female artisans around the world, we hope to help you ignite your own inner light and create a conscious home.


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Here at Vet Medic, we are sure that like so many other puppy and dog owners that you have complained about his or her behaviour. It is a sad fact that many owners surrender their dog to a shelter because they cannot cope but fortunately, for Vet Medic customers, there is a fine range of dog behaviour modification aids which will help to solve any behavioural problems so you can simply enjoy your dog's company.
Understanding your dog's behaviour is essential to solving any problems in the home. Whilst some behavioural problems can be stopped, there are others which are actually normal for a healthy dog and therefore, certain behaviours should not be discouraged completely. Instead use diffusers and sprays to help shape your dog's behaviour into one which is socially acceptable in the home. The most successful and long lasting way that we can discipline a dog is through positive reinforcement. Like humans, all dogs are different and therefore the same method cannot be used for all dogs and puppies. Instead, tailor a system which is unique to your dog and praise him or her when they behave well.
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Sometimes we make last-minute decisions. It's liberating to just grab your coat and camera and head out the door on a whim. That's exactly what happened the day we decided to drive from Hobart to Cockle Creek… with some unusual consequences!
Cockle Creek: Way South of Hobart
In Australia, Cockle Creek is the most southerly point you can drive to. The end of the road is about 150kms from Hobart, and supposedly a two-hour drive. That's do-able, we thought. We didn't leave home particularly early, but we really should have. A two-hour estimate is extremely optimistic… for seasoned dawdlers like us, anyway!
There's so many opportunities to explore unique Tassie towns between Hobart and Cockle Creek… Huonville, Ranelagh, Franklin, Geeveston, Dover and Southport. A lightning-brief look-see of each had us wishing we'd planned the journey much better. A full-on, up-with-the-sparrows kind of day-trip from Hobart wouldn't have allowed time for us to cover everything we fancied.
Even if you didn't stop at every photographic opportunity along the way, including the information boards describing Recherche Bay, the final stretch of road to Cockle Creek is gravel. And not just gravel, but filled with very large potholes, making it slow going. Consider yourselves warned: the hire-car companies are not going to like this one.
Here We Come, Ready or Not
After driving 149.9 kms, surviving the pot-holes and arriving later than anticipated, we realised we'd make a rookie tourist mistake. We'd thought… whale sculpture, that sounds cool. End of the road in Australia… that sounds cool too. We didn't however, think about whether the bridge might be closed for repairs!
You Have Two Choices
A ranger emerged from his Icewall One Igloo and gave us the surprising news. As it turns out, the bridge was closed for repairs, and closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. We were faced with two choices. The first option was to turn tail and retrace our journey back to Hobart without seeing the much-anticipated whale sculpture.
Our second option was to climb aboard a very small dinghy and allow the lovely National Parks man to row us across Cockle Creek. This made us giggle rather nervously with utter disbelief, but we chose to throw caution to the wind and hurdle the final obstacle of our southern adventure. We really did want to see that whale!
Bronze Whale Sculpture
To be honest, the ride in the row boat wasn't even the slightest bit scary. In hindsight, anyway! We were required to wear life-jackets, but apparently Cockle Creek was less-than waist deep all the way across. It would've been almighty cold though, if we'd been tipped in the drink. Our PWS friend thought we should consider it romantic, being rowed across the water. Not sure we'd go that far, but we survived unscathed. And now we've seen the bronze sculpture of a young southern right whale at Australia's most southern point to be accessed by car. Yes! Mission accomplished.
Far South Tasmania
We would've liked to spend more time exploring this area in far-south Tasmania, but the sun was sinking rapidly. Thankfully that was the only thing sinking, as we made our way back across Cockle Creek in the dinghy. Apparently the bridge is due to reopen in September, so to enjoy a similar "romantic cruise" you'll need to act fast. Otherwise, post-September, just drive your car all the way and walk just a few hundred metres from the carpark to the sculpture. You can even camp there, using the basic facilities (the long-drop toilets were about the best we've seen, but there wasn't a shower in sight). There's lots of long bush-walks and beaches to discover.
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A $9 office visit fee may apply for Healthy Pet Services. Prices below are subject to change without notice.
- All$69
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The rabies vaccination is required, unless proof of current vaccination is provided.
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Martina F. Ferracane
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Areas of Expertise: EU Single Market Digital Economy
Martina F. Ferracane is a Research Associate at ECIPE. Her work focuses on digital trade and cross-border data flows. She is particularly interested in technological advancements such as Internet of Things and 3D printing, including in the context of long-term societal and economic development. Previously, she worked at the European Commission (DG DEVCO) and at UN-ESCAP in Bangkok, where she focused on trade policy and protectionism trends.
Martina is also actively engaged in social entrepreneurship. She is the founder and president of Fab Lab Western Sicily, a non-profit organisation which is bringing digital fabrication to Sicilian schools. In addition, she is managing the Brussels Entrepreneurship and Innovation meetup group and she recently spent few months in a Fab Lab in Brazil to learn digital fabrication techniques. Martina has also co-founded a start-up in the area of 3D printing and dentistry.
Since May 2016, Martina is a PhD student in Law and Economics at Hamburg University, where she is specialising in the area of cross-border flow of data. She holds a Master's degree with honours in Economic Internationalisation, Integration and International Trade from University of Valencia in Spain – where she was also awarded a prize for academic excellence – and gained her Bachelor's degree with honours in Economics and Institutions of International and European Integration from 'La Sapienza' University of Rome. She also attended a semester of courses in international economics and monetary policy at Stockholm University.
DTE Project
Patterns of Trade Restrictiveness in Online Platforms: A First Look
This paper develops a digital platform restrictiveness index for 64 countries based on ECIPE's Digital Trade Estimates (DTE) database and the Digital Trade Restrictiveness Index (DTRI). We identify specific restrictions that affect online platforms with a focus on online search, e-commerce and social media. The results show that both OECD and non-OECD countries show high levels of trade restrictions on online platforms. Moreover, some of the most restricted...
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Do Data Policy Restrictions Inhibit Trade in Services?
This paper examines whether restrictive data policies impact trade in services over the internet. We have collected comparable information on a variety of policy measures that regulate data for a wide group of countries for the years 2006-2016. This information is compiled in a weighted index that assesses the restrictiveness of these countries' data policies. We distinguish between policies regulating the cross-border movement of data and policies regulating the...
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Do Data Policy Restrictions Impact the Productivity Performance of Firms and Industries?
This paper examines how policies regulating the cross-border movement and domestic use of electronic data on the internet impact the productivity of firms in sectors relying on electronic data. In doing so, we collect regulatory information on a group of developed economies and create an index that measures the regulatory restrictiveness of each country's data policies. The index is based on observable policy measures that explicitly inhibit the cross-border...
ECIPE Policy Briefs
The Geopolitics of Online Taxation in Asia-Pacific – Digitalisation, Corporate Tax Base and The Role of Governments
Governments use taxation as a policy instrument to create a favourable business climate in the face of competition from neighbouring countries. Tech companies appear to be bearing the brunt of the blame associated with this geopolitics of tax, even though it is actually governments who set tax law and determine the international allocation of profit. The prevailing public perception that tech companies pay less corporate taxes is a myth: A comparison of the...
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ECIPE's work on data localization mentioned in UNCTAD's Trade and Development Report 2018
ECIPE's work on data localization has been mentioned in the UNCTAD's Trade and Development Report 2018 which this year is dedicated to economic...
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ECIPE's DTE report and working papers used in WTO's World Trade Report 2018
ECIPE's DTE work regarding the DTRI and the first two ECIPE DTE working papers are mentioned and used for the WTO's World Trade Report 2018, which...
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China's Cybersecurity Law: What You Need to Know
The Diplomat quotes research by ECIPE researchers on the effects of data localisation in...
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Verso il Fab Lab Fest: il 23 a Marsala l'evento dedicato all'innovazione e alla creatività
Martina F. Ferracane interviewed about her NGO on digital education. (in...
Global Digital Trade 1: Market Opportunities and Key Foreign Trade Restrictions
Digital Trade Estimates Project Database used in USITC...
Digital technology diffusion: A matter of capabilities, incentives or both?
Digital Trade Restrictiveness Index used in OECD...
World Trade Report 2018: The Future of World Trade: How Digital Technologies are Transforming Global Commerce
Digital Trade Restrictiveness Index used in WTO...
Digital Dividend: Policies to Harness the Productivity Potential of Digital Technologies
Digital Trade Restrictiveness Index used in OECD...
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Tracing the Economic Impact of Regulations on the Free Flow of Data and Data Localization
GCIG Paper No. 30 by Matthias Bauer, Martina F. Ferracane and Erik Van Der...
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Current Issues in Asia Pacific Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 6. Investor–state dispute settlement cases in APEC – the record by Martina Francesca Ferracane. Book published by The Australian APEC...
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European Health Parliament – 7 recommendations on Healthcare in Europe
Book of future-proof recommendations launched by the European Health Parliament (EHP), the pan-European platform of 80 young healthcare...
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Final Report in support to the preparation of the Communication: "A Stronger Role of the Private Sector in Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries"
Consultation Report for the European Commission Communication: "A Stronger Role of the Private Sector in Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth...
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Cyber Security: DOs and DON'Ts
Martina F. Ferracane talks about the DOs and DON'Ts of cyber security at QED Brussels - June...
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ITA: What's next?
Martina F. Ferracane speaks at the ITA Symposium (June 2017,...
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EPPTALKS in Malta: 1school-1FabLab initiative
Martina F. Ferracane speaks at the EPP Congress 2017 in...
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OECD Economic Outlook: The domestic impact of trade policies
Martina F. Ferracane speaks at the EPSR about trade in the digital...