text:
Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Parbat Gurung informed that the government would soon issue a new directive to regulate social networking platforms during a press conference on Wednesday.
He said that the people have been posting derogatory and defamatory content against the presidential institution. This is not the first case where the government has talked about imposing strict laws on freedom of expression in social media.
Earlier, in February 2019, the government proposed a law restricting 'improper' contents on social networking sites.
According to the proposed bill related to management and regulation of information technology, the government could impose a fine up to Rs 1.5 million and five years' imprisonment for the ones who violate the law.
Since 2018, several internet users have been arrested for their posts on social networks.
According to Dilli Ram Sharma, joint secretary and spokesperson of the Ministry of Communications and Technology the bill is yet to be passed due to the parliament dissolution.
"Currently we are planning to prepare guidelines for healthy social media practice in Nepal. We are organizing internal discussion in the ministry for the directive," says Sharma. He, however, denied speaking on the issues being discussed for the guideline.
Journalists, activists, and entrepreneurs have been expressing their disappointment towards this announcement by the ministry. They believe that this will be wrong practice in a democratic country.
"The government should have trust in its people and should not restrict their freedom of expression," says Dibyesh Giri, Co-founder and CEO of Smart Tech Solutions.
Concerns about the regulation of social media have been a topic of discussion all around the world. However, in Nepal, the government seems more bothered about implementing restrictive order for someone speaking against governance rather than focusing on healthy practice, views Giri.
"Recently, government-imposed fines on some e-commerce entrepreneurs for unnecessary reasons. As there is no act related to e-commerce, we criticized irresponsible and illogical act by them. This is called freedom of expression where the citizen can fully express themselves if they face hassles by the state practices," he says.
Giri shares that he is strongly against the announcement by the Minister. "A state should have a strong rule of law. Curtailing freedom of expression will only take the country backward and create a barrier in innovation," he opines.
"If the directive is focusing on controlling the criticism of officials in the government, this is wrong. Being a democratic country, it is normal for citizens to express their disappointment towards the weak governance," says Govinda Acharya, president of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ).
He also says that the government cannot bring directives to regulate social media. "If the government wants to regulate, it needs to introduce the law. But already, there are laws for governing against obscene content and content which encourages violence, attacks religious harmony and peace, and spreads wrong information on health and other wrong practices. So, we also don't need anything further," he says.
Former President of Internet Society Nepal and Advocate Baburam Aryal says that issuing directives will not create liability.
"Directive comes under a process of framing a law. Also, it is important to be clear that under which provision of which act, is the government trying to bring the directive?" Aryal shares.
"It is an insult on sovereign people to issue directive when House of Representatives stands dissolved. The executive cannot issue directives that affect fundamental rights avoiding the floor of parliament. The government that has declared elections in itself is a caretaker, thus cannot make such decision," writes an editorial of National daily Kantipur on Thursday.
In the speech, Minister Gurung said that social networking sites should also open offices in Nepal. Legal experts say that registering social media companies can be a good way to ensure safety and address cybercrimes in Nepal itself.
"However, it is impossible to register the social media companies in Nepal. There are several such companies used in Nepal and also not all of them are legal," says Advocate Prabin Subedi, who is an LLM graduate in Information Communication Technology Law Prabin Subedi.
He also shares that the government can only curtail the freedom by bringing a separate law, not by bringing a directive.
READ NEXT: Nagarik App, Nepal Government's Initiation to Digitize Public Services
Leave a Reply
CFMoto 250SR Makes a Bold Return to Nepal: Fully-Faired CFMoto is Back!HIGHLIGHTS CFMoto SR 250 price is Rs. 6.74 Lakhs. It is among the first CFMoto…
2024 CFMoto 250NK Fun Officially Launched in Nepal: No Major Changes!HIGHLIGHTS CFMoto NK 250 price in Nepal is Rs. 5.99 Lakhs. The peak power is…
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Coming Soon to NepalHIGHLIGHTS The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is arriving soon in the Nepalese market. A Qualcomm…


text:
Dive Brief:
- Twitter's Periscope live video streaming app has outpaced its competitor Meerkat, and Facebook is allowing all verified users such as celebrities and journalists to broadcast live video.
- Live events are major drivers of traffic, and for Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook, recent pushes stand to pay off.
- In fact, according to study by Cisco Systems, consumer video will account for 80% of all internet traffic by 2019. Live video is just a slice of this pie.
Dive Insight:
Live video is a driver of traffic for social media platforms, and Twitter and Facebook are squeezing out smaller competition. Twitter's Periscope app is surpassing its direct competitor Meerkat, and Facebook is now allowing all verified user profiles, such as celebrities and journalists, to broadcast live video. Snapchat Live aggregates user-generated content, creating fuller picture of events such as concerts as they unfold.
Live video is just one example of the importance of live events in driving traffic for social media platforms. Facebook also launched an enhanced version of its Place Tips feature during Chicago's Lollapalooza music festival this year. "This Place Tips Lollapalooza experience is just one of the many ways Facebook is trying to help people get the feel of an event when they're not there," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement.
Streaming apps such as Snapchat, Periscope and Meerkat are also changing video design standards with full-screen vertical video, and marketers are starting rise to the challenge -- from vertical videos to live events, ready for whatever comes next.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Making Customers Your Priority Again: 3 Quality Questions To Ask Yourself
There are so many ways for you to improve your business, on the face of it, finding the best person for your business, the best item of tech, and the best structure, are three things that you should constantly strive for, but when you are going for these nuggets of pure gold, are you neglecting the real reason your business is doing so well? Your customers are the most integral part of your business's success and so it's important to make them your priority again, especially if you've spent more time focusing on the internal processes. So, what are the best ways to do this?
Is Your Business Running Well Internally?
If you are constantly distracted by internal processes, no wonder the customer is feeling neglected. While it's an ongoing process, if you could get the basics fixed internally, you can finally direct your attention to them. Something as small as technology is what we all rely on to see us through difficult patches. If your business process is questionable, it's hardly a surprise that the customer is unhappy; you can find more information on business process management software, one of the simplest ways to gain a sense of clarity, on sites like https://www.bpmonline.com/crm/bpms, but to ensure that the customer gains your full attention again, don't go overboard with spring cleaning the internal processes. If everything is running well to an extent, so don't tamper with it too much.
What Does The Customer Think?
You may feel that the customer has been neglected, but evidence might point towards the contrary. Getting customer feedback is one of those thorny issues, especially if you are asking for honest, no-holds-barred feedback. There are ways and means to give constructive criticism, there's a handy resource on https://neilpatel.com/blog/best-ways-to-get-feedback for you to peruse, but make no bones about it, the importance of customer feedback, and getting a valued opinion of where you are alienating your core customer base, is one of the most difficult issues businesses need to come to terms with.
Do You Reward Them For Their Loyalty?
Yes, you require the custom, but are you grateful for it? If a customer buys from your business on a regular basis, do you do anything to thank them? It doesn't have to be something substantial, but a small token of appreciation, either through gift cards, or vouchers, is a very simple and understated way to thank them for their allegiance. One big mistake that every business can make from time to time to thank everyone for their custom, but it's far better for you to use analytical software to find out who is buying from you on a regular basis, and so you can single those customers out with a voucher.
Making customers your priority it doesn't have to be complex, but if you don't view them high up in the pecking order, then do you have to reevaluate your own business' attitudes? Because if they aren't one of the most important parts, then you've got a lot of soul-searching to do.


text:
Taking the time to pop in here and talk a bit about what talk therapy is and isn't. We all grow up with an idea of what psychotherapy or counselling looks like and what it involves. This perception is influenced often by the tv shows, movies, and cartoons watched, as well as other people's opinions and experiences.
Common myths about counselling sessions are therapists being advice givers and are there to tell you what to do and fix your problems. Counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists aren't there to solve your problems, their role is to teach you the tools, skills and find your inner wisdom to address what you're experiencing on your own. This can be done through questions, skills training, mindfulness and more. Therapy is talking to your therapist while they smile and nod along. While this belief isn't entirely wrong it also isn't correct. Sessions are collaborative and involve active listening, reflecting, and resilience building. All therapists are the same is another prevalent viewpoint, this often arises after repeated negative experiences with counsellors. Therapists are like the perfect pair of jeans - most won't be the perfect fit. But when you find that fit breakthroughs happen. It's okay and even encouraged to shop around, any therapist worth their weight will be understanding and appreciate of you deciding they aren't a good fit. It's also ok to change your mind after you've done sessions with a therapist. Only weak or mentally unwell people go to counselling. This in some ways is almost the opposite, it takes a great deal of determination and courage to reach out and attend counselling, it's also true that pretty much anyone could learn new skills and gain greater awareness of themselves by attending. I've gone to therapy before and it didn't help. This can happen for quite a few reasons, the most common reason being you and the therapist didn't really click. It's hard to be forthcoming or comfortable in session if you're not sure about the person sitting across from you.
This isn't meant as an exhaustive lis, more so as an intro to some of the common misconceptions. It's important to be able to be yourself and find a counsellor who will meet you in who you are and what you stand for.


text:
American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
ANCOR and IntellectAbility's partnership encompasses sharing resources relating to health and wellness with hundreds of providers of supports and services throughout the country.
Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA)
Support Development Associates (SDA)
Support Development Associates is a leader in empowering more person-centered systems and organizations. IntellectAbility teamed up with SDA to co-produce a series of Person-Centered Thinking eLearn courses based on the curriculum of The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices (TLCPCP) thus increasing the accessibility of person-centered thinking training and concepts
StationMD provides telemedicine services to people with IDD. Using IntellectAbility's Curriculum in IDD Healthcare, their physicians are specially trained to meet their healthcare needs.
The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices
The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices (TLCPCP) is a collaborative of agencies, companies, states, and individuals who have come together to ensure best practices in Person-Centered Practices as well as resources such as curriculum, education, conferences, group discussions, and celebrations.
IntellectAbility has partnered with TLCPCP to provide tools and training that empower, educate, and inform those responsible for protecting, maintaining, and restoring health, wholeness, and good quality of life.
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)
IARF is Illinois largest statewide association of community-based providers serving children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses. Since 2018, our partnership has been focused on providing better data and outcomes across the state via the Health Risk Screening Tool.
Simply Home
Friends for Life
Friends for Life is a small agency provider, for individuals with a developmental disability who aspire to live independently.
They believe the individual's rights are the key to success to promote a better quality of life and well-being.
Irwin Siegel Agency
Irwin Siegel Agency is the premier Program Administrator of insurance products and risk management solutions for Human and Social Service Organizations.
Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP)
Gold Partner
The National Association of QIDPs
NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (NYAll)
The Institute for Exceptional Care
The Institute for Exceptional Care seeks to improve healthcare for people with IDD by improving education for clinicians, promoting insurance products that support neurodiverse-friendly care, and building stronger community connections to community-based services and supports.


text:
Sam Fender: Messy Caesar Cut
The actor and musician Sam Fender – who won the Brits Critics Choice award in 2019 – also wins our Best Use Of A Caesar Cut award with this tousled version of the 90s classic.
MFH says
His new album Seventeen Going Under is out now, but we're focussing on Sam Fender's haircut. A cool take on a traditional Caesar cut, this is a softer, more flattering look that's immensely wearable.
It even looks good when he's on-stage and sweaty.
Plus, as we've said before, this is also the perfect the kind of cut to hide thinning hair.
- Ask for a longer version of a Caesar cut to enable you to tousle it for this messy look.
- Also request a choppy, textured fringe.
- The sides and back will needed to be subtly tapered to blend in
- An easy look to maintain, this is all about the texture.
- You can either allow this to try naturally and scrunch in some sea salt spray as it dries
- Or you can add in the sea salt spray and scrunch it as you blow dry it.
- Then separate the fringe and make it look piecey


text:
This year's Jane Phillips Memorial Golf Day will take place once again at Cotswolds Hotel & Golf Club, Southcombe, Chipping Norton on Friday 13th August 2021.
All proceeds will go to Lawrence Home Nursing Team.
Sponsored by R N Window Cleaning.
Catering by Wild Thyme.
There will be STABLEFORD competitions for both individual players and Teams.
Ticket price includes refreshments at 10:30 am, 18 holes of golf and a 1-course rolling buffet.
There will be a pay bar and prize raffle.
There will be prizes for:
- 1st place individual
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Team
- Longest drive
- Nearest the pin
- Hole-in-one
Price of entry is £40 per individual and £160 per team of four.
Sponsorship opportunities available, from £100.
To download information about sponsorship click here.
For more information, or to enter, please contact us here.


text:
Product Description
Vertical Bio-Wall Gardens
"Bio-wall" can be fixed on wooden planks, normal wall, and waterproof ply board surface creating unique designs. Bio-wall is a 3 pot unit it can be extended up to any height and length.
The most specific feature of Bio-wall is an ease, such as simply planting system in normal pots. Bio-wall enables you to create Circular tower, Stand alone Square column or honey comb shaped as per the space of a availability. You can also make the changes in design.
You can create most enchanting patterns using wide range of your plants, herbs, flower plants etc.
Additional Information
Additional Information
call_for_price | 9840067790 |
CMS tab
Enquiry With Us!!
* required fields


text:
VIA Technologies, a Taipei-based semiconductor provider, today announced it has filed a patent infringement complaint against Apple with the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court of Delaware. VIA alleges Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV product lines and associated software infringe upon three of VIA's patents.
VIA is seeking a jury trial, as well as an order for Apple to stop selling the infringing products in the United States.
Apple declined to comment on the matter.
"VIA has built up an extensive IP portfolio consisting of over 5,000 patents as a result of significant investments in world class technology research and development," said Wenchi Chen, CEO, VIA Technologies, in a statement. "We are determined to protect our interests and the interests of our stockholders when our patents are infringed upon."
The patents at issue — U.S. Patent Nos. 6253312, 6253311 and 6754810 — cover microprocessor functionality featured in Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV devices.


text:
Organic Control System Services
Organic Control System performs control and certification in accordance with EU legislation, with the main goal to promote and expand organic production in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Montenegro, as well as to achieve and maintain the trust of domestic producers and consumers in organic products.
Show us your trust
We want to get acquainted with your wishes and needs. Contact us via the contact form, email or phone. You will receive all the necessary information, followed by a meeting or video conference.


text:
We carry vehicles from all the leading automotive manufacturers, together with Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, RAM and many more. Best of all, each Show Me Auto Mall car, truck and SUV comes with all the advantages of our unique Show Me Edge. These advantages embody a free loaner vehicle with licensed repairs, free towing within 30 miles and a free powertrain guarantee. We pride ourselves on listening to the wants of our clients. Everything we do is designed to make your automobile shopping for or leasing expertise as easy and pleasant as potential.
Competitive pricing, financing, knowledgeable employees, and superior customer support all add up to create a easy and painless method to buy a world class vehicle at an excellent worth. Find affordable used cars in Seattle and Kirkland. For over 40 years, Marshall Goldman has been the main supplier of pre-owned collectible, unique and high-line automobiles in North America. We concentrate on sourcing the best quality, most desirable stock for our customers and focus on investment grade, unique, rare, low mileage, limited manufacturing, and collectible vehicles. Our group has over 300 years of market data and experience working with Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, BMW and different brands.
Indonesians want an enormous automotive as a result of they get pleasure from taking trips with the family (and/or invite some friends). The MPV can typically carry up to seven passengers. Car producers are conscious of excessive MPV demand in Indonesia and due to this fact continue to launch new (and better) fashions.
Thank you for forty years of patronage, we look ahead to serving you for forty extra. Moreover, these backed fuel value reforms additionally brought on accelerated inflation as a result of second-spherical results (hence curbing Indonesians' purchasing power additional) as prices of various products (for instance meals products) rose because of higher transportation prices. In both 2013 and 2014 inflation reached 8.4 % (y/y).
A 12 months ago, Jeep was one of many nation's fastest-growing brands and seemingly headed toward 1 million U.S. gross sales. But it ended up falling simply shy of the seven-determine mark and has turn out to be the biggest decliner among the many business's 10 largest manufacturers, down 7.8 % by way of June. Sales skidded 12 percent lower last month, led by nearly 30 percent drops for the Cherokee, Renegade and Compass.
Japanese manufacturers had been down three.5 %, and European producers dipped 1 p.c. But Hyundai and Kia, the Korean manufacturers that were struggling mightily as car gross sales began to plummet in recent times, are up in 2019. And Genesis, Hyundai's luxurious spinoff, is the fastest-rising brand in the country, up 38 p.c on the 12 months. Hyundai mostly has the Kona subcompact crossover to thank for its resurgence.
That's because the Labor Day weekend this year is taken into account a part of the August sales reporting period. For over 10 years, our household has helped drivers from Kansas City, Harrisonville and Belton discover incredible pre-owned vehicles. We have an extensive choice of pre-owned models, including an enormous used truck lot.


text:
Visit Dubai to witness the coming together of desert splendor, majestic seas, and a spirit that embraces the traditional and the modern with aplomb. This United Arab Emirates city is home to a mélange of skyscrapers, Burj Khalifa being the tallest among them. It also features innovative amusement parks, artificial islands, and hundreds of high-end shopping destinations. Evocative and exciting, this futuristic urban center has been setting the trend for upscale luxury for quite some time now. In parallel, it features myriad sites of cultural and natural value, be it the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, traditional Arab souks, or the Dubai Creek. The thought of an inexpensive Dubai trip may sound unreal, but with an affordable hotel to set up camp in, you can have more to splurge on shopping, sightseeing, dining and entertainment. Check out our top picks of the best value hotels in Dubai.
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 4
# 5
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 9
# 10
# 11
# 12
# 13
# 14
# 15
The best high end, unique, cool and small luxury hotels displayed on our map below.
Cheap London Hotels
Cheap Dubai Hotels
Cheap Las Vegas Hotels
Cheap Hong Kong Hotels
Cheap Paris Hotels
Cheap New York City Hotels
Cheap Tokyo Hotels
Cheap Singapore Hotels
Cheap Rome Hotels
Copyright 2024Cheap Hotels Guides - Privacy Policy | About Us | Contact us


text:
Jack Thorne, writer of The Accident and adaptor of His Dark Materials, is one of the UK's most sought-after screenwriters. He talks to Ben Dowell
'Rachel doesn't let me cycle," laughs writer Jack Thorne as I am leaving his north London home following our interview. Rachel is his wife, a comedy agent and keen cyclist herself, who laughs back: "Yes, he'd just be cycling along and have a script idea and that would be that."
They obviously know there's nothing funny about cycling accidents, but the point is that Thorne is a man so teeming with ideas he should probably not don the Lycra. Ever. A self-confessed "obsessive", he says he needs to have two projects on the go at any one time to help contain his fertile imagination and a rigorous work ethic.
Before fatherhood, this saw him work 14-hour days, sometimes ploughing on through the night. Now that he's a dad (son Elliott, named after the ET hero, is three), this has changed a bit, but not by much.
This month, he has had two major projects on air. The first series of his magisterial adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials has blazed on to BBC One. And there's the devastatingly powerful four-parter The Accident, which ends his Channel 4 state-of-thenation trilogy.
First was National Treasure, starring Robbie Coltrane as a comedian accused of historical sex abuse. This was followed by the Sarah Lancashire-fronted Kiri, focusing on race and the child protection system, as it told the story of the death of a young black girl in foster care.
The space where all this is made possible is a large room in the middle of Thorne's tall Islington townhouse, which positively radiates with work: books, scripts and memorabilia cover most of the surfaces. The walls are bedecked with posters of his shows, including the underrated supernatural drama The Fades and the sublimely funny, poignant, profound and nostalgic This is England sequence of dramas.
There's also a framed Harry Potter babygrow emblazoned with "Thursday's Child" – a reminder that Jack Thorne is an accomplished theatre writer, too. It was a present from the producers of his stage adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (so, no prizes for guessing on which day of the week Elliott was born).
Thorne is worried that all this looks like he's a bit of a show-off. In fact, he is a nervous character who agrees that he needs reminding that all his labours do bear fruit.
The 40-year-old (he turns 41 in December) returns to his home office straight after dropping off his son at nursery. He doesn't take long walks for inspiration, he says – he thrashes away at his computer even when inspiration dries up.
The first episode of His Dark Materials underwent 46 drafts before he hit the right note, having gone down what he describes as "a number of wrong directions". His job, he modestly maintains, was simply to transpose the brilliance of Philip Pullman's book to the screen. "When you're given perfection, it's scary as shit," he laughs.
But does he ever rest? And would he describe himself as, how shall I put it, a workaholic? "No, that's totally fair," he says. "There's always something to do, and I don't really have much downtime, but we're good at holidays."
And then he stops, noting that, with two shows due in August, that wasn't quite true this summer. "When Elliott was napping I would work and disappear for an afternoon, but Rachel is understanding of it all," he laughs again.
What clearly drives him is his intense passion, which is evident in the way he talks – short sentences, punctuated with the refrain, "Do you know what I mean?". This passion also shows when he discusses the Channel 4 trilogy. He still wakes up in the middle of the night fretting about the ending to Kiri.
"If I had my time again I would probably do something very different"
It concluded with the wrong man (Kiri's biological father) being imprisoned for killing Kiri while the perpetrator, Kiri's foster father (played by Steven Mackintosh), sits at his kitchen table, seemingly free from the consequences of his crime. For the US version, Thorne thought about adding a blue-light, police-car effect, and still wonders if he should have done so.
"My sister said the other day that we made absolutely the right choice and that's how the criminal justice system works: 'Guilty people aren't found guilty, that's all you're saying there.' But that thing of not providing people with closure… I think I did rush it and I was speeding towards the end.
"So whatever decision we'd made about the way it should have ended, we probably didn't do it confidently enough and we probably didn't do it quite well enough. I'm really proud of the show, but I'm annoyed with myself for the ending. If I had my time again I would probably do something very different.
"I think I fell too in love with my own rules, which screwed me up. I think I got a tiny bit pretentious as a writer. Which isn't to say that it's the worst thing I have ever made. It's a piece I'm totally proud of. This trilogy is really important to me: it was my opportunity to do something that was so personal and so important, which I may never get again."
The Accident, as we have just seen, also starred Lancashire (whose talents Thorne greatly admires) and is the searing study of the impact of a devastating accident on a small Welsh town.
While National Treasure explores culpability and guilt in the sexual sphere and Kiri looks at racial injustice in the world of mixed-race adoption, The Accident, he says, is firmly concerned with class.
The Grenfell tragedy was the inspiration for this piece. As he discusses the failures heaped on the residents of the west London tower block, he gets very emotional.
They were let down, he believes, not squarely because of their race (most of the victims were non-white), but because they "were working class and easily dismissed".
However, the Bristol-born writer (whose family later moved to Luton) firmly resists the label working class for himself: "I'm from a middle-class family. I went to a comprehensive school. We didn't have a shit tonne of money – we had some and my parents were both white-collar workers. My dad was a town planner, my mother was a teacher, who became a carer for adults with learning difficulties.
"Sex, race, class, guilt, innocence, justice are what interest me," he says, before explaining why he believes class has sometimes been overlooked in today's diversity-conscious TV landscape. "Class is fundamentally about access. And theatre's not doing well on that any more – there was a time when theatre was really good at it.
"It is a complicated time, and it's complicated because nobody has any money. Outreach is the first thing that gets forgotten, and telly isn't very good at it. But people are trying."
After graduating from Pembroke College, Cambridge, just before the turn of the millennium, Thorne first wanted to be an actor or politician. But he remains forever grateful to his brother, who let him live in his flat for a mere £150 a month for six years when he first came to London. This allowed him to find his feet as a writer.
From there, he "grabbed whatever training I could", including on a Royal Court young writer's programme and work experience with the Harry Potter producer Heyday Films (which spawned a good relationship – he has just written an upcoming movie adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden for the company).
He then got a job in development with the acclaimed director Paweł Pawlikowski before writing for such shows as Shameless and Skins prior to penning his own triumphs.
Thorne intends to continue riding his success. He was mired in writing series 2 of His Dark Materials when we met. He is also working on a new four-part drama for the BBC, Best Interests, which recounts how the parents of a seriously ill daughter fight to keep their child alive despite doctors insisting she should be allowed to die.
The writer continues to follow the inquiry into Grenfell Tower closely. He reveals that he has received three separate offers to write a drama about the tragedy but felt unable to.
He is hopeful that one day someone will write it, "when things are a bit clearer about what's to be said".
"TV is good at this stuff," he adds. "TV's good at spotlights."
"I also notice that he has a copy of Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities on the floor by his desk. Is that in the offing, too? "It might be in the near future," he laughs. "It's sitting on top of some Buffy scripts and I'm not redoing Buffy."
As to the future of TV in the streamerrampant space, he still feels optimistic: "I don't know what the future will hold but I think Peter Kosminsky is right when he recently said that the danger is that local stories might not be told in the streaming world.
But then, one of the biggest dramas of the last year was an incredibly local story – Chernobyl.
"I think the landscape is constantly evolving but, at the moment, it feels like good drama is being made and I dearly hope that continues."
With him still plugging away – and staying off his bike - you can bet that it's got more than a fair chance.


text:
Once you have worked in the same profession for a long enough time, the desire to become a leader eventually arises. Did you ever look at your boss and hear yourself think: "I can do that"? Or maybe it was: "I can certainly do better than that." How long before we get to that point and how strong that desire is, varies from person to person. But the fact is that most of us assume it is a natural, even necessary, step in our lives. But why?
We need leaders. Don't we? It certainly seems so. Leaders and followers are a reality that we need for the world to work. But, as you might expect from previous posts in this blog, what the world needs to function is not really my main concern. As a Believer, it shouldn't be; I have other priorities.
The problem is that we live in this world, and to make decisions within this world we have to reason about the problems of the world. In so doing it is very easy to use the rules and logic of the world. But then, when we are faced with issues of ethics or find ourselves facing problems within the Church, how do we reason about those problems? Do we remember then that there are rules of the Kingdom? Do we then use those rules?
This is not an artificial conundrum. Just think about Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount about "turning the other cheek". Within my Church family, surrounded with people that claim to believe just like I do, who value mercy, compassion, and forgiveness as much as I do, I certainly hope that I would turn the other cheek to an insult or offense… After all, that is what Jesus expects of us. But now imagine the same situation in the world, a business environment, in the dog-eat-dog world. Someone else in the company is looking to advance at my expense. And they are more than willing to play dirty. How much turning the other cheek am I going to do? And before answering that categorically, let me up the ante: What about if letting someone else use me as a doormat also has negative consequences for those who work for me?
Interesting as this example is, and worthwhile as it would be to ask: What would Jesus do? This is not what I want to talk about today. I used this example to illustrate how ready we all are to consider living with two sets of rules, two sets of logic: One applies to the world, one applies to the Kingdom of God. But wouldn't living that way lead me to become double-minded?
You see, logical rules presuppose the existence of values. And the values of this world are not necessarily compatible with those of the Kingdom. Yet by using them we can get accustomed to them, maybe even inured to the point that we do not see the possible contradictions.
Did Jesus teach us about leadership?
Many books have been written on the lessons we believers should take from the life of Jesus if we want to be effective leaders. Jesus CEO, is one. Lead like Jesus, is another. They are full of excellent advice. I absolutely agree that a believer who brings his faith into his role as a leader in the world will have the most positive impact possible on the lives and hearts of those who work with him (for him). But there are two caveats that we cannot forget:
First: don't expect the world to appreciate it, thank you, or reward you. In other words, don't expect that acting that way will bring you prosperity in the world. That's not the way it worked for Jesus. (Remember the cross.)
Second: As long as the movement we exert is from the Gospel into the world, that's fine. But the moment the actions, techniques, expectations, philosophies that we have, in good conscience, adapted to the worldly situation turn around and echo back, and start affecting the way we view the work of the Church, we are in trouble.
A business in the world may need a CEO. But the Church does not need a CEO.
Matthew 23:8-12 8 "But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Does saying that Jesus is "the greatest leadership role model of all time", do justice to His life and ministry?
And a little child shall lead them (Isaiah 11:6)
There is a well-known passage in the gospels where Jesus tells his disciples that a requirement to enter into the kingdom of heaven is to become like a little child. But what does becoming like a child mean? To get the context right, we have to start with Mark's gospel, where we see that it all started with the disciples arguing among themselves:
Mark 9:33-35 And he came to Capernaum, and being in the house, he asked them, Of what were ye reasoning by the way? And they remained silent, for by the way they had been reasoning with one another who [was] greatest. And sitting down he called the twelve; and he says to them, If any one would be first, he shall be last of all, and minister of all.
Apparently, each was vying to be Jesus' right-hand man when the time came for Him to inaugurate the Messiah's Kingdom on Earth. As Jesus often did, He turned their assumptions upside down. They were aspiring to power (and, yes, the responsibilities that came with it) but Jesus tells them that the way to "climb up the ladder" is to be the bottom rung.
To such an unexpected answer, what would you have replied? Would you have just accepted it? It certainly is not self-explanatory because in their world, as in ours, there is an acknowledged need for leaders, there is a need for people with vision and skill, people willing to "take the reins", so to speak, and get things done. If I had been among those twelve, as a minimum my reaction would have been, "Really?" I think more than one reacted that way because in Matthew we have the record of the moment after:
Matthew 18:1 In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?
Who's the boss? This is a fair question. If we are all busy serving each other, how are going to get anything done? Someone has to be in charge. And Jesus then expands on his reply:
Matthew 18:2-4 And Jesus having called a little child to [him], set it in their midst, and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens. Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens…
In future blogs, I want to dig into the various facets of what it can mean to become like a little child. But for today I just want to focus on the contrast that Jesus has drawn between the disciples' attitude on the way, and the attitude He says is mandatory, the one childlike trait He spells out: humility.
The world says that the most important person is the leader because without him (or her) our ship will founder. So, of course we are going to pay our CEO well, and on top of that we will add all sorts of bonuses when his (or her) plans succeed. Positive reinforcement is a good thing, right?
But here, Jesus has summarized the key qualification for their job (the job that He chose them for – John 15:16) as humility. Just focus on serving; that's what Jesus taught.
Again, if you had been there, would that have made sense to you? Would I have accepted that, and turned upside down all the expectations of my life up to that point, and started living that way? How easy is it to lay aside a lifetime of presuppositions?
I think the human thing to do, our natural inclination, is to try to take the Truth that we acknowledge Jesus must be speaking, and make it fit within our worldview. I think our natural inclination is to have this running self-commentary in the back of our minds that says, 'well, He couldn't really have meant that literally'. And so, we come up with our own interpretation of what He meant, assuming that that interpretation is a reasonable facsimile.
Which leads me to wonder if the term 'servant-leader' belongs in the language of a disciple.
Is there such a thing as a servant-leader?
The term servant-leader was coined in the 1970's by Robert K. Greenleaf. He was concerned with the leadership crisis he saw in this country, and the social ills and injustices that that vacuum of leadership was allowing. He concluded that the solution to those problems was not in terms of "… systems, ideologies, and movements" because they are not fundamental, that is, they do not make themselves. But rather, the solution, he said, "is the incremental thrust of an individual who has the ability to serve and lead."
Furthermore, in his view, the pre-eminent qualification for a leader is that that person be first of all a servant. And, he goes on to claim that the person that finds his fulfillment in being a servant eventually will realize that he is called to be a leader, and will want to lead.
Greenleaf's original essay (and follow-on work) is a worthwhile read. He has many good things to say. And his goals are utterly noble. There is probably little doubt that if Corporations and Institutions were structured and functioned according to his teachings, our worldly society would be better off. But I would point out that his fundamental premise is that we human beings have the power to fix our world's problems if only we were to choose to act in this enlightened way. He fully expected that by the 21st century our society could be radically changed for the better:
"A new moral principle is emerging which holds that the only authority deserving one's allegiance is that which is freely and knowingly granted by the led to the leader in response to, and in proportion to, the clearly evident servant stature of the leader. Those who choose to follow this principle will not casually accept the authority of existing institutions. Rather, they will freely respond only to individuals who are chosen as leaders because they are proven and trusted as servants."
The italics are Greenleaf's. And I trust the irony of that emphasis is not lost on a reader living in 2021 USA.
That things didn't turn out the way he hoped is not a reason to discount his advice. My misgivings have to do with the application of his ideas, and therefore their basic premises, to the Church. Or said another way: Does the wisdom of the world have something to contribute to the Church?
There is a difference between the world and how we live in it and the kingdom of God and how we live for it. Jesus made this clear when the Pharisees tried to trap him with the question about paying taxes to Caesar. "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." That was his answer, even though Jesus knew that in the kingdom of God, paying those taxes was meaningless. Remember this passage?
Matthew 17:24-27 And when they came to Capernaum, those who received the didrachmas came to Peter and said, Does your teacher not pay the didrachmas? He says, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What dost thou think, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive custom or tribute? from their own sons or from strangers?
Peter says to him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free. But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.
Jesus' attitude toward the world, from his own words and deeds, and as taught by Peter and Paul in the epistles, is one of living at peace, insofar as it is possible, among the people of the world. Because that is the only way that we will be able to get them to see God's love and tell them about the Kingdom of God. He wants us here. Remember how he prayed to the Father about his disciples:
John 17: 14-18 I have given them thy word, and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world. I do not demand that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them out of evil. They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world…
I think the way to look at it is this way: The life we live in the world is one of necessity but the life we live in the Kingdom is one of calling.
The world is our mission field and we must be able to function within it. The way most institutions and businesses operate in the world is not going to be aligned with the way the Kingdom of God works. And I am not talking about lack of ethics but just at the fundamental reality that in many jobs in the world I, as the employee, serve at the pleasure and for the benefit of the share-holders. If we don't want to live that way then we'd better make our own business and run it the way we want.
But within the company I must work for the benefit of the company. It is in this sense that Greenfield's advice is useful because he was addressing the business world as it is and the world's institutions and how they could be changed or improved. In that world, sure, the servant-leader may be the model to aspire to.
But in the Church?
Haven't we already been taught by Jesus how to live in the Church?
Mark 9:35 And sitting down he called the twelve; and he says to them, If any one would be first, he shall be last of all, and minister of all.
If we want to be first in the Kingdom of Heaven (not first in the Church) then we are called to be the servant of all. There is nothing in this passage that hints at leadership. It is all about serving. Because as he says elsewhere, the Son of Man came to serve not to be served.
If the definition of servant-leader is Greenleaf's, where the leadership role is the natural aspiration and evolution of every servant, then I don't think such a thing belongs in the Church.
By whose authority do you do these things? (Matthew 21:23)
The story of the Early Church shows us that authority in the Church was bestowed exclusively by God (i.e. through the laying on of hands.) Overall, the role of the disciple at every level within the Church appears to be one of serving, of carrying out the calling they knew God placed in their lives. It is in this context that a hierarchy of responsibility was set up. There are people gifted with the responsibility to teach and to pastor. Yes, there is organization:
1 Timothy 5:17-19 Let the elders who take the lead [among the saints] well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching; for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman [is] worthy of his hire. Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses…
But this organization is all in the context of all us in the Church working together to accomplish the mission of Jesus.
Church was their life, not just a part of their life.
This is why I included that verse 19 above. Their worldview presupposed that their Heavenly Father was actively in charge and supervising all that they did. God was the real – and only – boss.
In this worldview, every individual is serving God. As a consequence of obeying that calling, they help each other accomplish the good of the Kingdom of God, together.
1 Peter 5:1-5 The elders which [are] among you I exhort, who [am their] fellow-elder and witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also [am] partaker of the glory about to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God which [is] among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily; not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock. And when the chief shepherd is manifested ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory.
Likewise [ye] younger, be subject to [the] elder, and all of you bind on humility towards one another; for God sets himself against [the] proud, but to [the] humble gives grace.
The leadership of the elder is that of a Shepherd. Which beside feeding the flock (as Jesus asked of Peter) involves "oversight" and living as an example for everybody else. That word oversight literally means "looking with fitting, apt concern", the way a shepherd must pay attention to his sheep. Because they are in his care.
Nothing in here sounds like casting a vision, spelling out a mission, directing the way for others to follow, or any of the things we associate with leadership today. Nothing in that early Church sounds at all like a business with leaders and followers. Why? Because every disciple already understood the vision and the mission and the way to go: It is all Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. We walk together because Jesus calls us to walk together. We work together because Jesus called all of us to do His work.
I would say that in Peter's admonition, the younger follows (is subject to) the elder not because he needs the elder to point the way – for Jesus already said that all His sheep recognize His voice – but rather because when a bunch of us work together on a common task we know we need organization. This is at the root of Paul's illustration of the Body of Christ as a physical body in 1 Corinthians 12.
It is not about leaders and followers. It is about each one of us picking up our individual mantle of responsibility and carrying out the work of the Kingdom. Like I said earlier: For the early Church, Church was their life.
But we don't live that way today, do we? Maybe it is unrealistic to expect to live that way today. Ok. But to what extent do we let the "reality" of our world today shape the life of the Church?
What if I stumble? What if I fall? (DC Talk)
Greenleaf's concept of the servant-leader offers the world-system a kind of salvation. Where does his authority come from? If you read his essay, you find these claims:
- Moral principles do not come from theory but from experience, from what works.
- Prophets exist in every age with the right words for that age. And they are validated and strengthened by the fact that people listen to them. In his view the writer Albert Camus was a prophet of his time.
- Words of wisdom are not of old and eternal but rather new wisdom is rising with every age appropriate to that age.
This is not the worldview of the Word of God. Yet, what could possibly be wrong with servant-first leadership that makes sure "that other people's highest priority needs are being served." What could be wrong with a leadership that passes this test: "Do those served grow as persons? Do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servants?"
It's kind of hard to argue with such lofty goals. I said it earlier: there is much good advice in these leadership books. But let me ask you a question: Go to that bookshelf and pull the books out and look for the chapter that says: "What to do when your leader disappoints you." What do they tell you to do… in the Church?
I am not talking about moral failure of the leader. I am talking about failing to meet all the expectations we have placed on the role of that leader.
If I am looking at this relationship as one of leader and follower, I find within me this tendency to judge: "Well, he should have known better." "Didn't he go to Pastor school for this?" "I mean, with great power comes great responsibility (so taught us Spider Man)." "That's not the way you run a work place."
Which eventually pours out into: "We need to do something before everything we have worked for gets ruined."
BUT, if I am looking at this leader as my brother, as a disciple just like me, as my Syzygus, my yoke-fellow in the work of the Kingdom, I hope I feel moved to step in and ask: Can I help you carry this weight? After all, that is what a yoke is for.
I hope I would say, "You have not failed me: For the gifts and the calling of God [are] not subject to repentance (Romans 11:29). Let's figure out what we all need to do, to get back on track. Because there is still a lot of field left to be plowed."
Maybe, in the Church, we are all only meant to be servants.


text:
Are you ready for your OMV Motorcycle Test?
Take our FREE LA Motorcycle Practice Test today and be fully prepared when
Get a sneak peek of the questions you may find on the Louisiana Motorcycle
Our FREE LA Motorcycle Practice Test is made up of 25 comprehensive, multip
Practice your Louisiana Road Signs and Traffic Signals with this FREE pract
If you're looking for a reliable study material to help you pass your motorcycle permit test, check out our proven permit practice test.
You've dreamed about getting your motorcycle permit, and now it's time to study up for the test. You may find that a practice test is a great asset. Our motorcycle permit practice test is created to help you enhance your knowledge of Louisiana driving rules, including road signs and the rules of the road. The test is based on the information contained in the official Louisiana Motorcycle Manual. The questions and format of our practice test are similar to what you will see at your local Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles office on the official exam day, and there is an optional hint and explanation feature that accompanies the practice test.
Passing the motorcycle permit exam comes easily to those who are well-prepared. For motivation to keep studying, remember that if you pass the motorcycle permit exam the first time around and successfully complete the practical exam, you will be able to immediately hit the road. Whether you are preparing to take your Louisiana motorcycle permit exam for the first time or you failed it and are getting ready to retake it, a practice test is your key to getting your permit in hand. One of the greatest benefits of utilizing our practice test is that it mimics the format of the official test, allowing you to get a feel of the real test. You need to answer 85 percent of the questions correctly to pass.
A motorcycle permit practice test is the most efficient and quickest way to study for your Louisiana motorcycle permit. Give yourself greater chance of passing by using the helpful resources we have provided for you, including our blog. Make sure you study the official Louisiana Motorcycle Handbook before you evaluate your knowledge with this practice test, and get ready to experience the thrill of riding your motorcycle throughout the state of Louisiana.
In the world of roadways and intersections, the terms "roundabout," "tra
Roundabouts, those circular intersections that have become increas
Driving is an essential skill that many of us acquire at a young age.


text:
Use Welcome with ChatWork
Team Chat
Welcome & ChatWork
About Welcome
Welcome is the world's leading marketing orchestration platform, purpose-built for marketers helping them with all aspects of planning, launching, and collaborating company-wide on global campaigns.
About ChatWork
Keep your team focused and working together with ChatWork's team chat, tasks, video chats, and more in one place.
We've helped teams just like yours
Learn how Welcome's marketing calendar gives teams a single source-of-truth to visualize global marketing activity.
Get started free


text:
Download the program (284 KB)
The adaptation of Agatha Christie's mystery, And Then There Were None, in which a group of people are invited to an isolated mansion by a mysterious gentleman and killed one by one. The guests must uncover who the killer is in order to survive.
By Agatha Christie
Director: Jo Havilland
Publication Date
Production Year
Theatre Location
Monahan's Dinner Theatre
Rogers: Lee Doyle
Mrs. Rogers: Pam Hryskiw
Fred Narracott: Dave Reed
Vera Claythorne: Monique Douek
Philip Lombard: John Raymond Vetere
Anthony Marston: Frank J. Mendicino
William Blore: Timothy J. Alex
General MacKenzie: Date T. Yearley
Emily Brent: Jane Boswell
Sir Lawrence Wargrave: John E. Prendergast
Dr. Armstrong: Anne-Marie Harkin
Ten Little Indians, Agatha Christie, Theatre Sheridan, musical theatre
Terms of Use
Terms of Use for Works posted in SOURCE.
Theatre and Performance Studies
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
SOURCE Citation
Theatre Sheridan, "Ten Little Indians, February 15 – March 23, 1985" (1985). Theatre Sheridan Productions. 133.
Original Citation
Havilland, J. (Director). (1985, February 15 – March 23). Ten little indians [Theatre Performance]. Oakville: Theatre Sheridan.


text:
Garnet Pendant From Stonesandsilver
Garnet is the birthstone for January but makes a fantastic gift for the person who likes red, orange or green stones even if they weren't born in January. A garnet pendants can be made from faceted stones or from smooth cabochon stones.P&P and a simple gift box/bag to the UK is FREE! For overseas postage you will need to pay an additional £8,


text:
Roll out your reinforcements!
Thank you for visiting Tukayyid Battlefield Tours. Our gift store has some amazing new souvenirs. A collection of heritage quality, faction-branded dice, commemorating the Clan second wave offense and the Inner Sphere's eventual ComStar response. (ComStar neither confirms nor denies the existence of their own LosTech dice.)
Each precision-edged set of six (6) dice is crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, with pips instead of numbers and the "6" replaced with a laser-etched logo of a legendary Mercenary Command. It comes with two 16mm dice anodized in a primary color for the unit, and four 12mm dice anodized in the unit's secondary color. The Diameter Case is also machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, with strong magnetic clasps holding on the lid, anodized in the mere command's primary color and laser-etched with its logo.
Note: The initial release is limited in quantity to 100 sets, and will be restocked depending on enthusiasm for the product.


text:
May 7, 2006: Immigration Sparks Backlash In Europe
Immigration sparks backlash in Europe
An increasing number of voters may be turning to parties running on anti-immigration platforms.
By Don Melvin
Sunday, May 07, 2006
BARKING, England Peter Taylor sat on a bench in the East London suburb of Barking on a recent day, gloomily surveying the sea of Asian and African faces around him.
"There's just too many foreigners coming in," said Taylor, a 49-year-old disabled forklift driver who is white. "There ought to be tighter controls."
The number of immigrants in his East London suburb worries Peter Taylor, 49. In the upcoming elections, he's considering voting for the British National Party, a right-wing group accused of ties to neo-Nazis.
As a working man, Taylor has been a lifelong supporter of the Labor Party of Prime Minister Tony Blair. No more. In local elections Thursday, he planned to vote for the British National Party, a right-wing fringe group accused by critics of racism and ties to neo-Nazis.
Taylor is not alone. There are indications that the demographic changes caused by immigration, combined with a perceived lack of assimilation by new ethnic groups, are provoking a backlash in Britain and elsewhere in Western Europe.
As in the United States, the benefits and drawbacks of immigration are the subject of sharp debate. Nearly 600,000 immigrants moved to Britain in 2004.
The Parliament member from Barking, Margaret Hodge, who is a minister in Blair's government, said she found while campaigning recently that eight of 10 white families in Barking were tempted to vote for the British National Party, or BNP.
Indeed, in last week's elections, the BNP scored its best showing ever, roughly doubling the 20 or so local council seats it held and winning most of the seats it contested in Barking. Labor took a pounding.
Immigration has been an issue in Western Europe for years, and parties running on anti-immigration platforms have on occasion shown electoral strength in Austria and France.
The backlash against immigration also has spread to Holland, Denmark and Norway, among others.
"And these have been traditionally liberal countries," said Charles Westin, a professor at Stockholm University.
Governments, responding to political pressure, are tightening immigration rules. As of March, people applying to live in Holland, for example, must take a test to prove they understand the country's language and culture an exam reported to require 350 hours of study.
And the interior ministers of the six largest European Union countries have proposed that immigrants be required to sign "integration contracts" promising to learn the languages of their host nations and respect Western freedoms.
Massoud Shadjareh, chairman of the London-based Islamic Human Rights Commission, said he believes that, by and large, immigration is not the real issue.
"The underlying racism is sneaking back into our society and being legitimized," he said. Polish immigrants are praised as hard-working contributors to society while the contributions of hard-working blacks and Asians go unsung, he said.
In Britain, the BNP's spokesman denied that the party is racist or that it has neo-Nazi ties, although he admitted that party founder John Tyndall was "interested" in Nazism. Tyndall, who was expelled from the party, died last year.
"They call us extreme," said the spokesman, Phil Edwards. "Anybody who wants to fill this country with foreigners and destroy British jobs is an extremist. . . . Why the hell should people have to put up with all this bloody immigration?"
It is a message that seems to be resonating with more and more people. "The way I see things going, the BNP is the only party that's listening to people," Taylor said. "The major parties, like Labor and the Conservatives, they just brush it under the carpet."
In general, governments have done a poor job explaining that immigration is often desirable and even necessary, said Jean-Philippe Chauzy, spokesman for the Geneva-based International Organization for Migration. "Europe, especially aging Europe, needs migrants," Chauzy said.
According to the 2001 census, Britain's minority ethnic population was 4.6 million, or 7.9 percent of the country's 60 million total.
In Barking, as Sikhs and Muslims, Africans and Asians strolled along the pedestrian-only main street, lifelong white residents seemed to be struggling to come to grips with a neighborhood radically changed.
Tivader Brainer, 70, who emigrated from Hungary 45 years ago, said he has always voted Labor. But this year, he'll abstain.
"You come up here on market day, you hardly see a white man," he said. "My street used to be all white men. Now it's only one white man that's me."


text:
Retrospective digitalisation
Making the most of legacy equipment According to the Annual Manufacturing Report, 2018, four in five manufacturers believe that smart factory technologies will improve their supply chain relationships. The proposed benefits of data collection from smart sensors are huge, but some
Building a Successful Roadmap to IIoT Implementation
Having the right pieces in place, setting reasonable expectations, and a dedication to project initiatives may be the best roadmap to a succesful IIoT implementation. Planning a Digital Transformation We often talk to companies who have predictive and preventative aspirations but who
Three developments in industrial safety
How Industry 4.0 technology can be used to improve staff safety Increased productivity is not the only benefit of Industry 4.0. The focus on real-time monitoring and connected technology has allowed plant managers to place greater emphasis on the health and
Benefits of 5G can usher in a new era for Industrial IoT – and maybe new taxes, too
With the long-anticipated roll-out of 5G, there are high expectations for the potential impact of new technologies and business models enabled by these networks. The advent of 5G brings multiple advantages, including greater speed to move more data, lower latency
Beating Vendor Fatigue: Considerations for Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Provider
Organizations often perceive cybersecurity as a necessary evil. They know that it's critical to protect business assets but it's seldom seen as a driver that helps move the business forward. It's a checkbox, a requirement that is begrudgingly addressed to reduce
The IoTSI has released an IoT Security Framework for Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructure
The Internet of Things Security Institute (IoTSI) announced today that it has released an IoT Security Framework for Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructure. Alan Mihalic President of the IoT Security Institute says the objective of the IoTSIis to provide the cyber
CxO Insights with Michael Murray: "The level of cybersecurity awareness is as high as I have ever seen it"
As connectivity to the outside world grows, security is becoming one of the most important topics in industrial IT and Operational Technology. In this interview, Michael Murray, SVP and GM Cyber Physical at BlackRidge Technology, responds to our questions focused on ICS security. Carolina Rudinschi: How
Prepare Your Enterprise For Industrial IoT Success
Throughout our ten years of working with equipment manufacturers to connect, collect, and integrate operational data with enterprise systems, we've seen many trends impacting industrial IoT project success. The world has finally moved beyond most of the technological limitations for
Plug and play in manufacturing and industrial plants
Contradictory to the common belief that technology necessary for Industry 4.0 is expensive, the Combine and Conquer report by Accenture found that combining technologies such as AR/VR, big data and machine learning can save large businesses an average of $
Don't be fooled into thinking that IIoT alone is enough to meet Industry 4.0 goals
Every single industrial organization is at risk. The competition — at home and globally — has discovered the value of IIoT to create new business models, to enable and empower the workforce, to establish new operational efficiencies, and so much
The Possible Role of IOTA in Industry4.0
At the time this article was written, the cryptocurrency market showed major losses and is in a bear market now since 2018. The downfall affected all currencies more or less equally. Apart from this commonality, the currencies have very different potentials
Overcoming the challenges and threats to effective digital transformation
IDC estimates that spending on digital transformation will reach $1.7 trillion worldwide by the end of 2019, as businesses deploy new technologies and become more data-driven. However, one of the biggest challenges to organisations reaping the full benefits of digital


text:
Pani Dulska cake is a Polish apple and poppyseed cake that requires a bit of effort, but it is worth every minute. Polish people often say that this spectacular layer cake will steal the show every time.
Why The Name "Pani Dulska"?
So, who is Mrs Dulska and why is there a cake named after her? Well, although it's not universally agreed upon, the name is likely inspired by the character of Mrs. Dulska from Gabriela Zapolska's classic play The Morality of Mrs. Dulska. The play is a satire and it portrays social and moral issues in early 1900's Poland.
Mrs. Dulska, a conservative and traditional widow, has a strong personality and wishes to control her loved ones. The cake might be a playful nod to her, focusing on traditional ingredients (like poppy seed filling).
Another connection might be that Mrs. Dulska is a show-off and loves to be the center of attention. The cake is without a doubt a towering showstopper.
Alternatively, some people believe that the multiple layers in the Pani Dulska cake reflect the multiple layers of Mrs Dulska's personality, which was a strong theme of the book.
What's Special About This Cake?
Alright, so poppy seeds are a big deal in many Polish recipes. But what makes the Pani Dulska cake stand out is its amazing combination of flavors and textures. Think about the crunch of walnuts meeting the tartness of apples, all wrapped up in a poppy seed hug. It's not your everyday cake, and that's what makes baking it so exciting!
Now, I won't lie – this cake asks for a bit of patience and precision. But don't worry, I've got you covered with all the steps and tips to make sure your Pani Dulska turns out just perfect.
Tips For Baking Pani Dulska Poppy Seed and Walnut Layered Cake
- Quality Matters: Fresh ingredients make all the difference, especially for those apples and walnuts.
- Fluffy Egg Whites: Get those egg whites to stiff peaks for the poppyseed layer. It's all about that airy texture.
- Layer Like a Pro: Take your time layering each component. It's like building a delicious edible puzzle.
- Keep an Eye on the Oven: Every oven is unique, so watch your bake times.
- Cool It: Let each part cool down before you start assembling. Patience is key!
- Custard Consistency: Aim for that perfect custard texture — creamy but firm enough to hold everything together.
- Apple Talk: Go for sour apples; they add a nice zing.
- Show It Off: That final decoration isn't just for looks; it adds a lovely crunch too.
Pair it with a cup of strong coffee or tea, and you've got yourself a showstopper dessert for any gathering or a fancy afternoon treat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Making Pani Dulska Cake
Can I bake one large poppy-seed cake and cut it in half post-cooling?
The cake's delicate texture makes this challenging. It's best to bake in two pans for easier handling.
Will the first baked half sink if I wait to bake the second?
There might be a slight drop, but it won't affect the cake's stunning final appearance.
Sweet or sour apples – which is better?
Sour apples are the way to go for that perfect flavor balance.
Serving and Storage Tips
The Pani Dulska cake is best served fresh, but you can store it in an airtight container for a couple of days.
If storing, keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain its freshness and texture.
This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of strong coffee or tea, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or a tea party.
Pani Dulska Polish Poppyseed and Walnut Layered Cake Recipe
Pani Dulska Polish Poppyseed and Walnut Layered Cake Recipe
Poppyseed Cake
- 5.5 oz (150g) of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 8 eggs
- 3 tbsps of honey
- 1 can of poppyseed filling (800g/28oz)
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps of cocoa
Walnut Cake
- 5 eggs
- ⅔ cup of sugar
- 1 cup of ground walnuts
- 3 tbsps of bread crumbs
- 4 tbsps of all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps of oil
- 1 tsp of baking powder
Chocolate Custard
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 tbsps of potato or corn starch
- 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 tbsps of cocoa
- 7oz (200g) of butter
Apple Layer
- 2 lbs (1kg) of apples
- 1 lemon jelly
- ½ cup of chopped nuts to decorate the cake
Make The Poppyseed Cake
- Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C).
- Separate egg yolks from egg whites.
- Beat butter with sugar and it changes the color to whitish.
- One by one, add egg yolks, beating all the time.
- Add honey, poppyseed filling, flour, cocoa, and mix again.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff.
- Carefully add egg white foam to the batter. Do it using a spoon, stirring in one direction.
- Divide the batter into half.
- Pour the batters into two 9x13" cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes (one by one or at the same time, depending on the type of oven you have).
Make The Walnut Cake
- Beat eggs with sugar until they change the color to whitish.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
- Pour the batter into 9x13'' cake pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes.
Make The Chocolate Custard
- Pour 1 cup of milk into the pot.
- Add sugar, cocoa, and bring to a boil.
- In the meantime, in a separate bowl or pot, mix cold milk with flour and potato starch.
- When the milk and sugar mixture nearly boils, add milk with flour. Stir until you will get the consistency of the pudding.
- Allow the pudding to cool, then beat it with butter.
Make The Apple Layer
- Peel and dice the apples (make sure to remove the core and the seeds).
- Place the apples in a pot and fry them until they start falling apart.
- Add jelly and mix until it dissolves. Allow to cool.
Assemble The Cake
Assemble the cake in the following direction:
- poppyseed cake
- half of the chocolate custard
- walnut cake
- apple layer
- poppyseed cake
- half of the chocolate custard
- nuts to decorate
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
- Honeycrisp Apple - Jabłko
- Lemon Jelly Mix - Galaretka cytrynowa
- Baking Powder - Proszek do pieczenia
- Breadcrumbs - Bułka tarta
- Rapeseed Oil - Olej Rzepakowy
- Ground Walnuts - Mielone orzechy
- Extra Butter Unsalted
- Cacao Powder - Kakao
- Honey - Miód
- Bakalland Poppy Seed Filling - Masa makowa
- Eggs Organic Cage-Free
Nutrition Information:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 2gSugar: 35gProtein: 9g
These data are indicative and calculated by Nutritionix


text:
Free Fire Advance Server of OB26 Update is now available. The players who are submitted their application for testing new features can download the advance server APK for android devices.
Also Check : Free Fire advance server activation code.
Advance Server is an application of Free Fire, in which the developers will be released new game features for testing. The players can enjoy the new in-game features before adding in the global version.
Also Check : Free Fire OB26 Advance Server check all new features.
For providing bugs free gaming experience to users, the developers have provided an option 'Bug Report'. By this option the users can report the bugs in the new features which are added. The users can also get rewards for supporting to the Free Fire team to find bugs in the added features.
Also Check : Free Fire (ff) Advance Server APK download link.
The FF Advance Server is only available for limited users, they can only have a chance to experience the new content of the game. The players needs Advance Server activation code for accessing the server.
Free Fire Advance Server OB26 Update APK download guide
Follow the below given steps to download APK file of Free Fire OB26 Update Advance Server on your Android device:
1. Go to official website of Free Fire Advance Server. Players can also go by click here.
2. After visit the ff-advance.ff.garena.com, login to your account through FB.
3. There you can find Download APK option for Android devices. By click on that the players can download it.
4. Before installing the APK file, enable Installing from Unknown Source from privacy and security options.
5. Now install advance server APK file on your device and enter activation code, enjoy new features of the game.
Note: If the players find any bugs in the game then, they can report to the officials from the official website > bug report option.


text:
We're an on-demand door-to-door shuttle service that provides you with the freedom to choose your own schedule and add stops along the way. You can also book us for a return trip, so we will wait for you at your final destination. Our drivers are friendly and professional, and they know how to get around in their city like locals do. They'll make sure you have a smooth journey from start to finish!
$349.00 USD per vehicle
Price includes driver gasoline and all toll expenses
$528.00$499.00 USD per vehicle
Price includes driver gasoline and all toll expenses
The colorful and lively town of Izamal is a must see for any traveler! More.
A unique place that offers visitors the opportunity to explore its turquoise blue waters with large trees providing beautiful shadows. More.
An unthinkable miss-out if you haven't ever visited this emblematic archaeological site. More.
If you're taking a trip from Merida to Tulum, stop in Valladolid and make your journey feel shorter. More.
Visit this archaeological site of pre-Columbian Mayan culture. More.
When it comes to safety, our shuttles are equipped with seat belts and airbags - just like any other car on the road today. In addition, all of our vehicles undergo routine maintenance checks by certified mechanics who ensure that everything is up to par before they hit the road again. And if something does happen while out on one of our trips, we have 24/7 customer support available via phone or email so that we can quickly resolve any issues as soon as possible!
Correo enviado correctamente


text:
The Inconvenient Child: An Abandoned Australian Child Struggles to Survive and Find her American Father
Sharyn Lewis Killens et al.
It is 1948, Sydney, Australia. Pretty, blonde Grace discovers she is pregnant to a black merchant marine who has sailed back to America. The White Australia Policy is in place and society's judgment matters; so what will Grace do with this baby? Rescued from neglectful foster care by an American champion boxer, the baby is taken to live in a party house in Sydney's red light district of Kings Cross. Her absent, elegant mother then abandons Sharyn in a convent-orphanage, at age five. By fifteen, discrimination within her family, resentment and clashes over her father's undisclosed identity see the troubled teenager running away to the streets of Kings Cross where she's arrested and sentenced to notorious juvenile detention centers.


text:
If you're interested in P. Mushrooms…you'll have probably heard about the enigma that is mushroom spores. You've probably also seen this question asked before:
Is it legal in the US to have pilocybin mushroom spores?
You might also be wondering…
What's the difference between spores and the mushrooms themselves?
In order to answer the questions, let's take a look into the law around Psilocybin Mushrooms in the US, and how this relates to mushrooms spores.
Psilocybin Mushroom Law In The USA
It is against the law to have, take, grow, or sell "mushrooms" in the USA.
While there is talk about decriminalizing p. mushrooms, and a few states have taken this step, there is currently nowhere in the US where it is legal to have them in your possession. All seems pretty clear, right? Right.
Then we start talking about spores and things get a bit more confusing…
What Is A Mushroom Spore?
P. mushrooms have spores. If you were to look for them, you would find them in the gills of the mushroom (I.e. the brown, ribbed bit underneath the cap). A spore is the reproductive part of the mushroom and is a fine, powder like substance. Are p. mushroom spores legal? Yes.
The spores themselves do not contain the p. compound. As they don't contain this psychotropic substance, they cannot be considered illegal under the same Act as the p. mushroom itself. Again, all feels pretty simple, doesn't it? Yes and no. While it is legal to have mushroom spores in most states of the US, there are three states where it is illegal. We will look into this more below.
Why Would You Want Them?
As briefly touched on above, spores are legal because they do not contain the p. compound. You might then be asking yourself, why do people want them at all? Well, they are in fact incredibly interesting to study under a microscope. Spores offer a unique insight into the beauty and variety of microstructures. Mycology is the study of mushrooms. Mycologists have identified that mushrooms have a life cycle that is fascinating to study. For example, it seems as if they just appear overnight and out of nowhere…hence the term *mushroomed*! The desire to research and study these spores by mycologists and enthusiasts is the main reason why anyone would want to own them.
If you are an enthusiast…you need to make sure that you are careful to now allow the spores to go through the germination process as explained below.
It Is Illegal To Have Mushroom Spores In California, Georgia, And Idaho
Why did these three states decide to make p. mushroom spores illegal to have in your possession? The very brief answer to that question is that it is almost impossible to control what people do with the spores once they have them. Mature mushrooms will contain the p. compound. As a result…you'll have in your possession (willingly, or not) mushrooms which are illegal. This is one of the main reasons why these three states choose not to legalize spores. They are trying to avoid the risk of creating a loophole for people cultivating their own mushrooms and bypassing the law.
Will P. Mushrooms Ever Be Legal In the US?
Right now, there is no definitive answer to this question. A number of states have started the process of decriminalizing p. mushrooms. In short this means that, while it is still technically illegal to have mushrooms in your possession, if you are caught with them by law enforcement it is unlikely they would take any action against you. This step is one that is seen by experts and advocates alike as a positive step in moving towards legalization. As of now, there is no way to say for sure. This decision will likely revolve around the validity of research into the use of p. mushrooms in medical treatment.
Research is currently underway into how mushrooms can be used in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction amongst various other ailments. The best thing to do is to watch this space for the outcome of any research and medicinal trials.
Interested In Studying P. Mushroom Spores?
Currently, unless you are based in one of the three states listed above, it is perfectly legal for you to own and study p. mushroom spores. There are plenty of reasons why you would want to do this. If you have a specific interest in the anatomy and life cycle of mushrooms, are a lover of all things science, or are simply interested in learning more about the topic…spores are an incredibly interesting place to start.
No matter what your level of expertise or experience is with studying mushroom spores, you can buy mushroom spores online and in some specialist stores.


text:
Here's a vintage war horse Bob McGaw Canvasback decoy in strong McGaw Paint with alligator stippled wings with ballast & rigging. Sliver of bill missing on left side but you cannot even tell, even when displayed.
Awesome decoy from Havre de Grace, MD & a great bird for any collection. The item "Vintage Early Robert Bob McGaw Canvasback Decoy Havre de Grace, MD Great Paint" is in sale since Sunday, October 31, 2021.
This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys". The seller is "southernantiques" and is located in Panama City Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.


text:
High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for novel coronavirus disease 2019: A brief report of two cases
Göster/ Aç
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Tarih
Erdoğan, CemÇiftçi, Bahadır
Kızılaslan, Deniz
Ekinci, Mürsel
İpteç, Gülşen
Gemici, Aliihsan
Karaaslan, Pelin
Üst veri
Tüm öğe kaydını gösterKünye
Erdoğan, C., Çiftçi, B., Kızılaslan, D., Ekinci, M., İpteç, G., Gemici, A. ... Karaaslan, P. (2020). High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for novel coronavirus disease 2019: A brief report of two cases. Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology, 12(1). https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s42077-020-00089-4Özet
To the Editor,Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (2019-nCoV) is a global pandemic which threatens all over the world. Thefirst cases were seen in Wuhan, China, in December2019 (Guo et al. 2020; Chen et al. 2020). It has spreadrapidly, and now, there are more than 2.3 million reported cases and 160,000 deaths worldwide. 2019-nCoVmay cause multi-system infections especially respiratoryinfections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)(Guo et al. 2020; Chen et al. 2020; Sanders et al. 2020).In some cases, infections may be mild (only cough orfever, etc.); however, in some cases, infections may be severe (acute respiratory failure with diffuse pneumonia).In severe cases, there is an exaggerated immune response with low peripheral lymphocyte levels and highcytokine levels. This mechanism of pathogenesis may beresponsible for the multiple organ failures (Cao et al.2019; Lin et al. 2020). In this early stage of the 2019-nCoV, the infection may be treated successfully withimmunomodulation (Cao et al. 2019). So, the immunomodulation options like intravenous immunoglobulinshould be kept in mind. The intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) has been used as a replacement therapy insome immunodeficiency syndromes (Ballow 2008; DeRanieri 2017). IVIg plays an immunomodulatory andanti-inflammatory role in such cases like 2019-nCoV(Cao et al. 2019; Lin et al. 2020).


text:
Macon County teachers will be putting microscopes into the hands of their elementary students this year! This Fall, ten teachers participated in a "Foldscope" professional development and learned how to connect these inexpensive and easy-to-use microscopes to their Ipads for easy viewing. Macon STEM was able to purchase 5 class sets for teachers to share across the district. For more information about Foldscopes, go to https://foldscope.com/
Macon teachers bring Foldscopes to their classrooms
October 17, 2022


text:
13 Dec 2019
Draft Wind Energy Guidelines 2019 (General Scheme) Published
The long-awaited draft Wind Energy Development Guidelines (WEGs) for public consultation were published today by Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPCLG) and Richard Bruton T.D., Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment (DCCAE). The consultation will run for ten weeks and it will have a deadline of the 19th of February 2020.
These guidelines "offer advice to planning authorities on planning for wind energy through the development plan process and in determining applications for planning permission. The guidelines are also intended to ensure a consistency of approach throughout the country in the identification of suitable locations for wind energy development and the treatment of planning applications for wind energy developments. They should also be of assistance to developers and the wider public in considering wind energy development."
The good news is that the DHPCLG are insisting that County Council Plans and policies must adopt these guidelines in full, therefore applying consistency across all Renewable Energy Strategies with regard to Development Management objectives.
The key points are as follows;
Set back distances
A setback distance for visual amenity purposes of 4 times the tip height is to be applied between a wind turbine and the nearest point of the curtilage of any residential property in the vicinity of the proposed development, subject to a mandatory minimum setback of 500 metres.
An exception may be provided for a lower setback requirement from existing or permitted dwellings or other sensitive properties to new turbines where the owner(s) and occupier(s) of the relevant property or properties are agreeable to same but the noise requirements of these Guidelines must be capable of being complied with in all cases. Whilst we were aware of the requirements for set back distances the relaxation for involved landowners is onerous as noise limits have to be met in all instances.
Flexibility in Turbine Locations
The guidelines echoes the 2006 Guidelines surrounding the issue of micrositing. The guidelines state that "as the precise location of turbines may need to be modified in the course of development due to matters such as the wind regime, ground conditions, or heritage concerns, etc., it may be helpful framing conditions to allow for a degree of flexibility in the final siting of turbines. Where this flexibility is agreed upon details of final specification should be submitted to and agreed in writing with the planning authority prior to commencement of development. In implementing this flexibility it would be important for the developer to ensure that any post planning changes are not material to the planning consent and comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment.
Time Limits
The new Guidelines encourage the implementation of a standardised operational period of 30 years for wind energy across the Country. This is a welcomed standardisation to the usual 25 years).
The Draft Guidelines indicate that they are based on best international practice on wind turbine noise control including the Institute of Acoustics Good Practice Guides[1], WHO Guidelines[2] and a procedure for the assessment of low frequency noise complaints[3].
The draft guidelines propose a noise limit, referred to as a Relative Rated Noise Limit (RRNL) in the range of 35 – 43 dB(A), while not exceeding the background noise level by more than 5dB(A) with an upper limit of 43 dB(A). This is in line with the "preferred draft approach" announced by DHPCLG and DCCAE on 13th June 2017. The noise limits in the draft guidelines are more onerous that the 2006 WEGs and afford a higher level of protection to people who live in the vicinity of an any future wind farm developments.
The rated wind turbine noise level (LA rated, 10 min) is determined by the measured noise level attributable to or related to the wind energy development plus any rating penalties for special audible characteristics. The guidelines impose penalties of up to 11 dB(A) on noise with tonal and amplitude modulation characteristics, in addition to a fixed threshold for low frequency noise. A penalty was for special audible characteristics was identified in the "preferred draft approach". However, the nature and extent of the maximum penalty of 11 dB is higher than was expected. The penalty is so significant that it is unlikely that most wind farms development would not be able operate with special audible characteristics and mitigation measures will be required to ensure that such special audible characteristics do not occur.
Shadow Flicker
The Draft Guidelines confirm a policy of zero shadow flicker. The Draft Guidelines recommend planning authorities or An Bord Pleanála to impose condition(s) to ensure that no existing dwelling or other affected property will experience shadow flicker as a result of the wind energy development subject of the planning application and the wind energy development shall be installed and operated in accordance with the shadow flicker study submitted to accompany the planning application, including any mitigation measures required. It may be the case that a higher level of certainty and site specific mitigation measures may be a prerequisite for Shadow flicker assessments going forward.
Click here for FT's energy team and experience on energy projects.
[1] Institute of Acoustics, A Good Practice Guide to the Application of ETSU-R-97 for the Assessment and Rating of Wind Turbine Noise, May 2013 including Supplementary Guidance Note 1 to 6.
[2] World Health Organization, Environmental Noise Guidelines for the European Union, 2018.
[3] Moorhouse, A., Waddington D. and Adams, M., Procedure for the assessment of low frequency noise complaints, February 2005, Contract no NANR45 to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).


text:
By now claims companies are certainly waking up to the benefits of automated onboarding.
But what about the risks of an automated onboarding process? Issues of discriminatory online forms have been brought to light as companies unwittingly include features that rule out clients based on gender, ethnicity and other characteristics. Not only is this a legal battle waiting to happen, but it's also a barrier to potential clients making their claim through your company. So it's time to examine the essentials of your client onboarding process and introduce some bias interrupters.
The first thing a claims company will request from a client is their name, and potentially their title. Let's take a look at how this can present two major sticking points from the get-go.
How to Avoid Exclusion When Requesting Titles from Clients
If you choose to request a title as part of your client onboarding, you should provide a range of options for your clients to choose from. Historically, options might include "Mr", "Ms" or "Mrs". But it's 2020, and if you want to provide an accessible service you need to consider alternatives that do not specify gender.
If you want to provide given answers in a drop-down menu, include "Mx" as well, a term described by the LGBT Foundation as a "gender-neutral title, commonly used by non-binary people". Another way to avoid limiting titles is to allow users to type their own title, so you don't have to provide every possible option in your preprogrammed answers. The best claims software will include options for both.
Capturing Names in Your Automated Onboarding Process
Once you've tackled titles, you need to consider how you might be at risk of discriminating on the basis of name. Of course, your claims form will need to include a field for your client's name, but is there a limitation on the number of characters they can enter? Names vary significantly in length and some nationalities typically have shorter or longer names than others. For example, it's common for Chinese names to be only two characters long, whereas Indian names often have upwards of 15 characters.
Hyphenated names are valid first or surnames, and yet hyphens often flag as an unrecognised character in an online claims form.
The purpose of automated onboarding is to make the process quick and easy for clients, and reduce the time that claims staff spend on the phones. But if your form has a character limitation for a client's name you could end up with hundreds of phone calls from people wanting to use your service, and unable to do so. Or worse still, they won't bother to call and will simply move on to another claims company where they can input their name with ease.
You also need to be careful that your ongoing human resources management system allows for simple name and gender changes as some older systems may allow last names to be changed, but no other details. Speaking with Abby Wilson who owns LGBTQ+ Flags Australia, she noted that her organisation had to change HR systems when one of their staff transitioned genders as their previous system could not allow for changes in gender once added.
Gender Inclusivity in Client Onboarding
The key to having inclusive onboarding for your clients is to have a fully bespoke system that enables you to tailor the automatic onboarding process to yours and their needs. Making these custom changes can be the difference between a good and an exceptional customer service experience.
When considering how to approach gender inclusivity in your onboarding process, it's worth asking if you need your client to disclose their gender. If it's necessary for you to collect this data then we can look at how you should go about it, but question whether or not it's necessary.
Historically, online claims forms have limited gender options to just two, male and female. This is not only outdated but also not inclusive. If you want to include multiple-choice options consider how this may affect the length of your automatic onboarding form. With over 60 terms to describe gender identity and expression, consider if this is something you can offer a full range of options on, while maintaining the efficiency and usability of the onboarding process.
Providing a "fill in the blank" option is a sure way to accommodate any answer, but this can make extracting and sorting data more complex. If you do need to find out your client's gender, commit to using inclusive terms such as "transgender", "non-binary" and "intersex". Asking the question, "How do you identify your gender?", is a more modern and inclusive approach. You may want to tailor your custom onboarding to include an option for "Prefer not to say". If answering this question isn't mandatory, don't mark it as essential for completing and submitting the form. Consider also asking clients to fill in their preferred pronouns for future correspondence. This added layer of customer service will help secure positive feedback for your business.
Accessible Onboarding Makes Good Business Sense
Identity is extremely important to people and if your customers feel they are invalidated by your claims form telling them they can't be who they are telling you they are then you'll make a negative, and lasting, first impression. Being accommodating and inclusive is just one of many ways you can become a better business owner. Whether you're just starting out a new claims management company, or you're giving your existing processes an overhaul, inclusive onboarding will set you apart from your competitors who are not taking the same positive steps.
Interesting Related Article: "It pays to promote diversity, study finds"