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Every mother sometimes has doubts that she is not too perfect. Especially against the background of the number of growth in educational methods. But there is something much more important than them. We have collected evidence that you are the best mom.
All kinds of mothers are needed, all kinds of mothers are important. In the current abundance of Internet information, one might think that mom is some kind of robot. She must be restrained, patient, active, well-groomed, with styling and light make-up (constantly), all soups are cooked by themselves, pedagogical and educational knowledge is added and applied, and then you will have just wonderful children, which means that you yourself wonderful. Of course, being a mom is not easy. Aso if you decide to become an ideal mother, then rather, you will come to neurosis, your own and your children, and you will only get a negative experience of parent-child relationships.
Moms are not perfect and that's okay ! Moms are real people and they may be different, but they are all good. After all, the main thing in them is that they are loving and sincere. We invite you to find out irrefutable evidence that you are an excellent mom (read in moments of loss of strength and self-confidence):
1. Do you love your baby
And you don't talk about it every minute for show or, observing some educational method, but only when you sincerely want it and it is appropriate.
2. You hug your child
Tactile touch is a daily part and parcel of a small life. Mother's tender hands, her smell is happiness for the baby. And it's not at all difficult for you to give it, right?
3. You spend time with your child
At least minimum, an hour a day. Believe me, that's enough. You do what the child likes, you read, draw, play. By the way, this hour can break, for example, for half an hour in the morning and in the evening - and this is also not scary. The kid appreciates your presence.
4. You have regular joint rituals
They only have you and the child. For example, you bathe him or put him to bed, or tell him a story, play bingo, chess together, make crafts . You already have words or phrases that only you can understand. You will probably remember them right now. These moments are very valuable and important.
5. You are interested in the life and interests of the baby
You know the names of his friends, what happens to him. And this is not control and interrogation, but a sincere maternal interest in important events for the child.
6. You take care of the baby
To feed, drink and comb, wash, cut nails and hair - this is not just everyday life, but direct maternal tasks, which, even if they seem to you to be ordinary, the child remembers all his life.
7. You protect your child
After all, he is yours, and you are always on his side. You keep him safe and take care of everything he needs.
8. You teach your child to learn
We do not even mean the study of letters, numbers, school subjects. You tell him how to do something better, faster, more clearly in everything, help him in those minutes when there are difficulties. You don't do it for him, but you help where it is unclear, within reasonable limits.
9. You answer a million questions baby
Yes, they are permanent, because children are very curious . Your answers (and not the words "I'm busy" in most cases) will help to form closeness with you in the future, and the child will come to you in a difficult adolescence , and then in adulthood too.
10. Are you proud of your baby
He is the best in the world for you. And he will feel it.You do not reproach him and do not make him a follower, but gently help with advice, you enter his position. You will see that in the future your child will use the same model in interaction with you. And one day she will definitely say that you are the best mother in the world.


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Neck Pain Relief in Chandler
If you've searched Google, Siri, or Alexa for "neck pain relief near me" and you live in Chandler, we can help.
It is estimated that over 280 million people worldwide suffer from prevalent neck pain – with numbers increasing year after year. When you are experiencing severe neck pain, all you can think of is finding the doctor nearest you for neck pain relief. That's why Dr. K and the team at Absolute Pain Relief Chiropractic Clinic always make the time to help our patients feel better – even ones that walk in unannounced!
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MS. Lat. class. d. 26
Summary Catalogue no.: Not in SC (late accession)
With elementary glosses and marginalia.
S.Severino and Cingoli are in Macerata.
Physical Description
25 long lines, written above top line
Written in a poor humanist script by Pierus Martini Servantii de S. Severino
Blank spaces left for initials not filled in.
Original binding: sewn on three alum-tawed split straps, laced into wood boards covered with of blind-tooled polished brown leather; remains of a single strap at the fore-edge
Provenance and Acquisition
Written by Pierus Martini Servantii de S. Severino, 1468
Guglielmo Libri, his sale, 1859, lot 257
Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792–1872), his MS. 23621, but apparently without any of his usual markings; by descent to Thomas Fitzroy Fenwick, inscribed on the lower pastedown 'T F F | Xd 1891'
Phillipps sale at Sotheby's, 21 March 1895 and four following days, lot 177, bought by Tregaskis for £2 15s.
Richard Hancock (bookplate)
E. P. Goldschmidt, with his pencil inscriptions and stock no. '#9890', his cat. XV, no. 9
Bought by the Bodleian in 1928.
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fiWe are often alarmed to see 3 Lever Locks fitted on the external doors of a property. Although these can be seen as a cheap alternative, they are only for internal doors and offer low level security. They do not comply to British Standards. We have made a short clip featuring our Locksmith Nigel Parsons, opening a 3 Lever Lock using just two pieces of wire. We urge everyone to check that their locks conform to British Standards and if any doubt, consult a reputable Locksmith. This is a service offered free of charge by NP Security Solutions. 16/9/2017 04:16:27
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The Azure File Sync agent v11.2 it's now on Microsoft Update and Microsoft Download Center. Improvements and issues that are fixed:
- If a sync session is canceled because of a high number of per-item errors, sync may go through reconciliation when a new session starts if the Azure File Sync service determines that a custom sync session is required to correct the per-item errors.
- Registering a server by using the Register-AzStorageSyncServer cmdlet may fail and return an "Unhandled Exception" error message.
- Added: A new PowerShell cmdlet (Add-StorageSyncAllowedServerEndpointPath) to configure allowed server endpoints paths on a server. This cmdlet is useful for scenarios in which the Azure File Sync deployment is managed by a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) or Service Provider, and the customer wants to configure allowed server endpoints paths on a server. When you create a server endpoint, if the path specified is not in the allow list, the server endpoint creation fails.
Note: This is an optional feature. All supported paths are allowed by default when you create a server endpoint.
- To add a server endpoint path that's allowed, run the following PowerShell commands on the server:Import-Module 'C:\ProgramFiles\Azure\StorageSyncAgent\StorageSync.Management.ServerCmdlets.dll' -verboseAdd-StorageSyncAllowedServerEndpointPath -Path <path>
- To get the list of supported paths, run the following PowerShell command:Get-StorageSyncAllowedServerEndpointPath
- To remove a path, run the following PowerShell command:Remove-StorageSyncAllowedServerEndpointPath -Path <path>
More information about this update rollup:
- This update is available for Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019 installations that have Azure File Sync agent version 18.104.22.168 or later installed
- The agent version of this update rollup is 22.214.171.124
- A restart may be required if files are in use during the update rollup installation
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GNSS automotive module SL869 with Dead Reckoning
The SL869 offers the best multi-constellation coverage solution in the same form factor and pin-out as the Jupiter JN3 family. It can therefore function as a top-level, drop-in replacement at a reduced integration cost. The SL869 can replace JN3 in all LCC bundled cellular plus positioning solutions when multi-constellation navigation is required.
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Sweet lemon cake in festive spirits!!
When festivities are up the magic that unleashes is unique in every way. It feels like it's been almost a decade since I last posted.The number of posts in the drafts section has piled up as always …the Christmas break is winding up in a few days time. This break I had come down to my parents home due to a family issue…hoping to have things sorted out soon. When I was packing up from Munnar I was in high hopes to finish reading up the books that have been on my shelves. I always get hooked up on one matter or other and then there's no time to read…
By the end of October, I had the chance to represent my books at the Frankfurt world book fair for the third time at the Gourmet Gallery. The opportunity to present a live show kitchen on "Food from Kerala" was, in fact, the most awesome experience.It was in every way the proudest moment to have been able to showcase the regional diversity of Indian cuisine which was highly appreciated and welcomed.I truly had butterflies in my stomach before going on the podium …the similar kind of cramp that gets me before I start my show. Well, little did I know that there were more of things to happen. The worst part was when I popped in all the chopped pineapple into my shiny little red mini pressure cooker and explaining out to the viewers.I tried to turn on the induction …..and it wasn't working.Well, there were a few lovely ladies who were there to help me and they jumped in to help me out with the knobs but unfortunately, my elegant induction based pressure cooker would just not work on the induction top I had at the show kitchen.I ended up cooking them up in a normal pot.50 minS was the time allotted for my show.I am happy that even though there were a few mishaps I could convey the message to the viewers. Heres a glimpse of the event below…
The most memorable and the greatest privilege was to have an invite to visit the "Le cordon bleu "culinary institute in Paris in October. Le cordon bleu is a world renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instructions through world-class programmes.Founded in Paris in 1895, it is considered today as the largest network of culinary schools in the world.
After all the stories now let's move on to the recipe to pep up this festive spirit. Musambi or sweet lemon was pretty in season and I wanted to use them up for a recipe. That's when I thought of using them up in making up a sweet lemon cake.
- 175 g cake flour
- 3 eggs
- 175 g sugar
- 175 g butter
- Juice of 2 sweet lemon /musambi
- Rind of 1 sweet lemon finely grated
- 1 tsp of vanilla essence
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of almonds
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees .Sieve the flour , baking powder and salt into a bowl.In an other bowl beat butter and sugar about 2 mins and slowly beat in the eggs on by one .Once the beaten mix is pretty smooth , stir in milk , musambi rind , its juice and vanilla essence .Slowly fold in the dry ingredients with almonds into the mix. Grease and line a cake tin with butter paper and pour in the cake batter .Level the top and bake the cake for about 30 minutes or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean .
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Nutty nutty ….Coconutty !!!!
A break from the busy bee schedule is something that I have been longing for the past months.With all the cooking at home I have been longing for my mom to cook for me.I guess theres no age bar to crave for your moms food…isnt it true ??Its funny how the days fly when you dont want to end your holidays so soon.The school reopens by the 16th and its back on wheels…
We Keralites are so very much into coconuts and when I came across this recipe with all the goodness of coconuts how could I stop myself from sharing. Baked with the coconuty goodness of everything coconut from scraped coconut to coconut milk…
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 4tbsp of butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup scraped coconut
- Preheat oven at 180 degree Celsius. Heat the coconut milk with butter so that it
- melts and turn off the flame.
- Sift baking powder, flour and salt together. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for
- about 3 minutes till they go pale in colour or they double in size.
- Mix in the warm coconut milk and vanilla essence.
- Slowly beat the flour mix into this without any lumps.
- Mix in the scraped coconut.
- Grease a bundt pan and pour in the cake mix and bake the cake for about 60
- minutes or till done.
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Made with love , for the celebration of love..velvety delight!!
The celebration of Valentine's day gets popular with every passing day .A day dedicated to your loved ones..that's how its been captioned ..so dedicating this post to my family and my dearest ones ..with loads of love 🙂
The best recipe to try out on Valentine's day are the Red Velvet cupcakes. Red velvet cupcakes are super moist cupcakes which are mostly dark red, bright red or red-brown in color. The red color is often with adding beetroots or food color.
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup oil
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vinegar
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 1 tsp of red food colour
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 2 ½ cup icing sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp of vanilla essence
- Preheat oven to 180 degree C.
- Line pans with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and salt set aside.
- In a mixing bowl beat egg, oil, buttermilk , red food colour and vanilla essence.
- Fold in the flour mix without any lumps.
- In a small bowl mix baking soda and vinegar till the mix is bubbling, add it to batter
- and mix.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners bake for 15 mins or till a skewer inserted comes
- out clean.
- Let it cool and top the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a medium bowl add with electric mixer combine cream cheese and butter till
- creamy.
- Mix vanilla &powdered sugar.
- Mix till everything is combined.
- Use frosting to frost the cupcakes.
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Basbousa -the Mediterranean delish!!
Born and brought up in Abudhabi ..I have always had my flair for the Mediterranean cuisine .I still remember how I craved for my Dads parcel of special packed food during the month of Ramadan during his night shifts.This time round when I went to a shopping mall in Cochin I pointed out to my husband the "Basbousa" telling him all stories of what it was.Back home and how could resist myself from baking it..these are some hardcore facts of being a foodie..
Basbousa is a very popular and tasty Mediterranean sweet cake. Cooked with semolina and soaked in simple sugar syrup this cake has different regional names ..in Arabic its Basbousa/Harisa , Turkey its Revani/Ravani, Lebanon its Nammoura , Armenian its Shemali … the roots or the origin of this cake is told to be Turkey .
- For the Syrup
- 1 ½ cup of sugar
- 1 ½ cup of water
- 1 tsp of rosewater
- Juice of ½ lemon
- For the cake batter
- 1 cup of semolina
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 tsp of baking powder
- 2 tsp of vanilla essence
- 1 cup of yoghurt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup of scraped coconut
- ½ cup of oil
- Almonds for garnish
- In a saucepan boil the water to make the syrup, add in the sugar and stir till it
- dissolves completely.
- Mix in the lemon juice and rosewater and let it cool.
- Preheat oven at 180 degree Celsius.
- In a bowl, beat egg and sugar.
- Add in the yoghurt, oil and sieve in the flour.
- Mix in baking powder, vanilla essence and coconut.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake till the cake is done or for about 30
- minutes.
- Garnish with almonds.
- Pour the sugar syrup over the cake when the cake is still hot.
- Serve when cold.
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Christmas bells n Scones!!!
There's the end of another year….. 2014 is slowly winding up..and it's time for new resolutions !!!! .The holidays for Christmas have started ….break till the 5th of Jan 2015 when the new term is going to start off at school .My elder one Surji is off enjoying his break with his cousins at his father's house and Siva with me my nonstop blabbering companion. It's better to hear that my health is catching up from last week's review at the doc..but the craziest thing is when everyone who meet up with me after a few days have been asking me , "Oh Nimi u seem to be enjoying your break from school ..You have put on weight!!!" Ha! And the actual truth I feel quite bloated up and tired …an effect from the medications. A worried me asks my doc once in a while ..if I would become my actual self ..She smiles and says …."all will be well once the course is completed!!"Hmm ….Hope for the best ! So before I get too lazy and sleepy in writing this post ..let me hop on to the recipe of Scones…and thank u Sylvia….here's picking out and trying recipes from your book 😉
Scone is a single serving cake or quick bread. They are often lightly sweetened and are occasionally glazed. These are different from the normal sweet buns which are normally made from yeast. There are different types of scones and the variants differ from the places .In some countries they also have the savory scones. Scones are normally served with tea or coffee.
- 200ml fresh cream
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 4 ½ tsp of baking powder
- 1 cup lemonade
- Flour for dusting
- For Lemonade
- 1 ½ cup of water
- 4-5 tbsp of sugar
- Juice of 3 lemons
- To make the lemonade first boil water, stir in sugar till it dissolves well and then
- remove from heat.
- Let the syrup cool and mix in the lemon juice and keep aside.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt twice into a bowl.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the lemonade and cream.
- Use wooden spoon and slightly fold in to make slightly sticky dough.
- Dust flour on your counter; roll the dough slightly mixing the dough to keep it from
- sticking.
- Pat out the dough about 4cm thick with your hands, sprinkling flour when kneaded.
- Use a scone cutter or a circle shaped cutter to cut out circles.
- Place these shapes on to a baking tray and leave them to rise for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 230 degree Celsius and bake these scones for about 15-20 minutes
- or until they are golden in colour.
- Eat them warm /cold topped with jam, butter or cheese.
So Wishing all a very Merry Christmas!!!
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Going all bananas…..Celebrating the day!
A few weeks back all you could hear was the bloom of the Neelakurinji flower(Strobilanthes kunthiana) a shrub that is told to bloom only once in twelve years in and around Munnar. The beauty was just breathtaking when you have a whole area all blue. It was as if you were in heaven a whole new world. Although I had plans to do a post all were just flushed out with my schedules. The past weeks were pretty out of my hands with my younger one having a fractured arm and guests in and out. A bit relieved that now his arm is ok .Its been quite some time or should I say a very loooooooooooooong time since I baked cakes…it was just now that I recollected that its been an year. Today it's a very special day…..special in many ways….so back to baking a special cake!
My dad is the best man in my life, the first love of my life, the most perfect man ever….always there to support, to relive my dreams….No matter how old I get, no matter how often I stay out with friends, no matter how far I move away with my husband, no matter how many children I have, no matter how many grandchildren I will have….daddy, I will still be your little girl! I love you more than the world will ever know!!!!
There couldn't have been a better father than you on this earth – happy birthday to the man who taught me my worth…Happy Birthday Acha! <3 <3 <3
Reliving all the magic that the third of November has here's the recipe of the Banana cake that I baked .This super moist not too sweet cake was adapted from a cookbook gifted to me by one of my cooking class students, Sylvia Lewis who herself is a very talented cook , foodie and wonderful human being .The book is a collection of tried and tested recipes from different parts of the world. The recipe for the banana cake wad supplied by Daphne Read. This cake is also good with frosting, though I haven't frosted it.
- ½ cup of butter
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 1 ½ cup of self-rising flour
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 5 very ripe small bananas, pureed
- 2 tbsp of fresh cream
- 1 pinch of salt
- ¼ cup of milk
- Preheat oven to 190 degree Celsius.
- Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until it turns a light colour.
- Gradually add eggs one at a time and beat. Sift flour and salt.
- Mix baking soda in a cup with the milk and cream.
- Add pureed banana into the creamed butter and sugar and mix until combined.
- Alternately add flour and milk mix until just incorporated.
- Pour mixture into a greased and lined baking pan and bake for about 45 minutes or
- until the cake springs from a touch in the middle.
- Cool cake on a wire rack.
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Utterly Gheely Ghee cake:)
Since the start of 2013, its been jam packed with my work schedules, classes and work on my new book.I have all my posts that are to be posted, but nothing quite seems to work out:(
This recipe is specially dedicated to Reshma Kaloor who has a flair for baking.Well..I hope ur doubts with the Ghee cake get cleared with this post.This recipe wouldn't have popped up on my blog if u hadn't asked.This super soft South Indian pound cake recipe is one that I really treasure for its spongy texture and the aroma of ghee.The recipe has been for long penned out in my diary and the courtesy of the recipe goes to Mrs.K.M Mathew.
Ghee Cake
1 cup of All purpose flour
1 tsp of Baking Powder
1/4 tsp of baking soda
1 cup of ghee
4 eggs seperated
1 cup of powdered sugar
2 tsp of lemon juice
1/2 tsp of lemon rind grated
1/2 cup of milk
2 tbsp of granulated sugar
1 tsp of vanilla essence
Separate egg whites and egg yolks.Sieve the flour ,baking powder and baking soda together in to a bowl and keep aside.Beat the powdered sugar and ghee with a whisk / mixer till it becomes fluffy and light.Beat in the eggs one by one at low speed.Mix in the lemon juice, rind and milk.At very low speed mix in the flour. Take an other bowl and whisk egg whites till stiff,add in granulated sugar and vanilla essence and whisk again till stiff.Now slowly fold in the egg whites with the cake batter.Preheat oven at 180 degree and bake the cake about 40 -45 minutes or till the skewer comes out clean.
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Wishing all foodies a Lip Smacking New Year!
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A scoop of vanilla with Chocolate nd Coffee..
Here in Munnar the winter is on its way with misty evenings and quite chill nights.So how have all of u been?Although 6 days late I really wanted to post in this months Sweet punch.If you love chocolate and coffee like me this recipe is a real knock out and to top all this you can have the tang of vanilla with ice cream.
So hop on to the recipe with a scoopy scoop..
Saucy Coffee and Chocolate Pudding
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cocoa
Pinch of salt
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
50g almonds , chopped
For the topping
3 tbsp cocoa
1 cup strong black coffee
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Americas: Nicaragua to remain at risk of further violent unrest
Sectors: all
Key Risks: political stability; policy continuity; violent unrest
In Nicaragua, the risk of further unrest and associated violence will persist at least over the coming months, despite President Daniel Ortega's decision on 22 April to cancel controversial social security reforms approved on 16 April. The reforms sparked a wave of nationwide protests in which at least 27 people were killed between 18 and 22 April. The reform, which increased social security contributions and lowered pensions, catalysed growing anti-government sentiment into protests that were met by a violent security force response. The military was deployed on 21 April. Live ammunition was fired, journalists were targeted and lootings were reported nationwide. Despite Ortega's backpedalling, the recent incidents demonstrate that discontent towards his autocratic drive, alongside socio-economic grievances, could reignite unrest at short notice over the coming months. Nevertheless, Ortega's grip on power is unlikely to be significantly challenged.
Asia-Pacific: Malaysian High Court halts order to dissolve opposition Bersatu party
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Key Risks: political instability; civil unrest
Tensions continue to mount in Malaysia after the Kuala Lumpur High Court halted an order by the Registrar of Societies to provisionally dissolve the opposition Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) led by former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. PPBM filed an appeal against the 5 April order, which was justified over the party's alleged failure to submit required documents, and will remain a valid political party until a final verdict. General elections will take place on 9 May – the first time elections have taken place on a weekday since 1984 – and Prime Minister Najib Razak's UMNO Party is the favourite given Razak's support among the Malay majority. While PPBM members would still be able to run in the election as part of Anwar Ibrahim's People's Justice Party (PKR), a ruling against PPBM so close to general elections on 9 May could spark protests in urban areas such as Kuala Lumpur.
Eurasia: Armenian protests continue to grow despite leaders' arrests
Sectors: All
Key Risks: political instability; political violence; civil unrest
Mass demonstrations in Armenia continued over the weekend of 20-22 April, with tens of thousands regularly protesting across Yerevan. Smaller demonstrations in support of the anti-government protests also took place elsewhere across the country. On 22 April, opposition figure Nikol Pashinyan was detained, as were two other opposition leaders, shortly after Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan walked out of a meeting with Pashinyan in which Pashinyan demanded he resign. Police and protesters clashed near Republic Square in Yerevan on 22 April, while protests continued that night and into 23 April, despite the arrest of their ostensible leaders. Further protests are expected and the crisis may escalate given the lack of serious negotiations between the government and protesters. Significant attention will be paid to Russia and Azerbaijan's reaction as well given the former's influence over Armenian politics and the latter's still unresolved conflict with Armenia.
Europe: British Prime Minister Theresa May faces crucial week over customs union position
Sectors: all
Key Risks: political instability; economic uncertainty
The British government reaffirmed on 22 April that it plans to leave the European Union's customs union as part of its Brexit plans. The affirmation followed a weekend of reporting that the Prime Minister's cabinet thought it could survive being forced to negotiate remaining in the customs union by parliament, though some prominent Brexit hardliners such as Boris Johnson might resign in response. The House of Commons is due to debate a bill on 26 April that would force the government to seek remaining in the customs union and there have been indications sufficient Conservative MPs could defect to hand the government a defeat on the bill. Such a result would also likely prompt a challenge from the Conservatives' pro-Brexit faction. A Cabinet reshuffle is increasingly likely, at the minimum. With 11 months remaining until Britain formally leaves the EU, there still remains significant uncertainty over the transition period and subsequent economic and customs relationship.
MENA: Unofficial election campaigning starts with YSK's approval of Iyi Party participation
Sectors: all
Key Risks: political instability; economic uncertainty
On 22 April in Turkey, the unofficial start of election campaigning began with a bang. The Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) confirmed the Iyi Party was eligible to run despite being 4 days from the minimum six-month establishment date by election day, which marked a notable victory for party leader and former MHP deputy leader Meral Aksener. This came after 15 CHP parliamentarians announced their defection to the Iyi Party. The defections meant the Iyi Party crossed the minimum threshold of 20 parliamentary candidates, that it will receive state funding for campaigning and be eligible to stand in the 24 June parliamentary elections. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the leading AK Party are under pressure from a potentially overheating economy and campaign rhetoric will increase sharply in the coming week, although Aksener and her Iyi Party will not pose a large threat to the AK Party's dominance.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Crucial weeks ahead for South Africa mining sector
Sectors: mining
Key Risks: expropriation; reduced FDI; policy uncertainty
The following weeks will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of South Africa's mining sector. South Africa has the world's largest platinum reserves, as well as an abundance of manganese, iron, coal, gold and zinc. However, the sector has been beset by labour-related issues and has been at the heart of the debate over the redistribution of wealth to the black majority. Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has previously said his department hoped to finalise what would be a third version of the industry charter by the end of May. The charter will aim to appease mining firms who fear excessive government intervention, as well as demands for more stringent redistribution and social provisions. To this end, the government is set to challenge a 4 April High Court ruling on the 'once empowered, always empowered principle'. The court ruled that firms do not have to top-up black shareholding levels in perpetuity if they previously met the required threshold of 26 per cent. However, in a development likely to concern mining firms, the Department of Mineral Resources has filed an appeal.


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Mission: "To achieve professional formation in educating the whole person through innovation, leadership, relationship and service in the global community."
Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary and professional organization for students of accountancy. Its stated purpose includes recognition of outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting; promotion of the study and practice of accounting; provision of opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing accountants; and encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.
In order to fulfill Seattle University's core mission and promote growth of its students with abilities to use knowledge and skill for their benefit and that of others, the Delta Eta chapter aims to foster a commitment to service, an increased sense of personal development and professional excellence, and a dedication to the principles of the national Beta Alpha Psi organization.
The Delta Eta chapter is committed to nurture an individual's preparation and commitment to the values of service to both the University and the overall community in which it thrives. The chapter will seek to accomplish this by performing community service events in a responsible, accountable, and consistent manner.
The Delta Eta chapter strives to demonstrate to its members their opportunities and responsibilities through the development of leadership and interpersonal skills against a background of ethical behavior. The chapter will help to strengthen an individual's self-understanding and the world around them by encouraging membership interaction with the business community, alumni, instructors, and fellow students.
The Delta Eta chapter is dedicated to the cultivation of the individual as a professional through its sponsorship of programs involving various accounting related occupations. The chapter will direct its efforts to the exploration of new professional opportunities through professional social events.
The Delta Eta chapter is determined to uphold the symbolism of Beta Alpha Psi of Scholarship, Social Responsibility, and Practicality. The chapter has a duty to increase membership and student awareness of accounting as a career while working towared strengthening ties with faculty and alumni.
Beta Alpha Psi represents a great step towards becoming an accounting professional. Beta Alpha Psi is a nationally recognized honors accounting and business information organization for students with proven academic excellence.
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation. The Delta Eta chapter (Seattle University) was founded in 1977. The chapter has been recognized as a Superior Chapter for the past 14 years and as a Gold Chapter for the past four years.
The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field.
This includes:
We strive to achieve our objectives through professional speakers, workshops, community service, team building, and competitions organized by the national executive office. The first step is initiation into Beta Alpha Psi, which is the result of two quarters fulfilling membership requirement. Eligibility is based on an hours system. Once you become a member, you take on a leadership role in the chapter mentoring incoming candidates.
You will discover that Beta Alpha Psi is much more than a highly regarded academic organization. It is a vast network of contacts that link professionals throughout the industry and the business world. Many of the professionals you will benefit you throughout your career.
The objective of the Delta Eta chapter is to recognize the scholastic excellence of its members, while promoting the character traits and attributes of professional accountants and responsible leaders who will make a difference in their jobs and communities. As a group, participation in each function and activity is important. The more active our members are, the stronger our chapter becomes.
Beta Alpha Psi is recognized and respected by the business community as a premier collegiate organization. The reputation of Beta Alpha Psi can help open doors to outstanding career opportunities in the fields of accounting, finance, and information systems. Potential employers know that when they see Beta Alpha Psi on a resume, they are getting the best.
As a member of Beta Alpha Psi, you will have ongoing opportunities to participate in campus and community service activities. Service activities include participating in fundraising projects for charity, voluntary tutoring, and assisting in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Through numerous opportunities to make presentations at local high schools and introductory college classes, as well as at annual and regional meetings, Beta Alpha Psi members will develop strong communication skills.


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In a step that could cause Hamas to suffer an election blow, a Palestinian court, on Thursday, canceled some municipal results in the northern Gaza strip city of Beit Lahia.
Such a step could mount tension between Hamas and Fatah over the elections results.
Local observers said, the ruling could tip the balance in Beit Lahia, where Hamas won over Fatah 8 to 7.
The court decision, which annulled Hamas's victory, will be in effect in five of 42 balloting stations in Beit Lahia due to complaints of irregularities.
This ruling followed a court ruling canceling results in of some stations in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, in which Hamas also defeated Fatah.
In Rafah, results were cancelled in 51 of 141 precincts after irregularities surfaced in voter registration lists.
'This could change the initial declared results,' Abu Safiyah of the Supreme Committee for Local Election in Gaza told Reuters, adding that 'the ruling meant 2,817 eligible voters would have to recast ballots within 10 days.'
On one hand, Hamas, said it accepted the court ruling, however, on the other hand, the movement again accused Fatah leaders of pressuring judges to void results unfavorable to them.
'We respect the decision by the Palestinian judiciary despite the pain we feel as a result of pressures applied on the parties concerned,' Mushir al-Masri, a Hamas spokesman and candidate in Beit Lahia, said Thursday.
Fatah officials welcomed the ruling and hoped for a third ruling in the central Gaza Strip.
Fatah officials praised the ruling and awaited a third decision in a central Gaza precinct where initial results also showed a Hamas victory.
Hamas believes those who voted Hamas will not change their minds when they vote again.
'Let them cancel the results, we will vote to the same one we voted for the first time,' and old lady in Gaza Strip said.


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Nothing seems to spread quite as quickly on social media as a juicy bit of controversy, and we're increasingly seeing brands deliberately provoking outrage to get themselves noticed. It's delivered results for some, but is intentionally offending potential customers really a good strategy? Well, it depends.
The 'Beach Body Ready' Backlash
We've all seen the infamous Protein World example. Their 'Beach Body Ready?' ads sparked mass social outcry and accusations of blatant body shaming. The brand was equally brazen in its approach to dealing with complaints on social, either dismissing or openly mocking those who complained.
Despite all the bad press, Protein World reported a massive leap in sales and over £1 million revenue from the campaign. Yes, they upset a lot of people, but let's face it, they couldn't care less. That's because the majority of the people they offended weren't part of their target market anyway, and Protein World was willing to alienate them to encourage brand loyalty among those who were.
If you're looking to get noticed by a niche target market and don't mind making a few enemies along the way, by all means, try your luck. Just be prepared to be defined by 'that campaign' for evermore.
Veggies V Gourmet Burger Kitchen
What's probably not a good plan is alienating existing customers. That's what Gourmet Burger Kitchen (arguably accidentally) did when it appeared to forget that it did vegetarian and vegan burgers too.
With headlines including 'they eat grass so you don't have to' paired with an image of a cow, they attempted to encourage camaraderie among meat eaters - apparently forgetting about their massive non-carnivorous customer base.
The response on social media wasn't pretty, and they issued an apology sharpish. Still, many veggie and vegan customers insist they'll be taking their custom elsewhere from now on. Oh burger.
Alternatively, you could try a campaign that misses the mark entirely, like the recent #VoteyMcvoteface.
Designed to encourage young people to get involved in the EU referendum debate, it aimed to capitalise on the popularity of #BoatyMcboatface by asking young voters to share their voting selfies on social media.
Its architect quickly admitted that it was intentionally ridiculous in an attempt to get it to go viral. Unfortunately for them, politically engaged young voters felt patronised and belittled, while those with no intention to vote remained oblivious.
The moral of the story - 'going viral' isn't a sure-fire route to success.
So is sparking outrage a good strategy?
Sometimes it works, but be aware that you're playing with fire. Brands need to think long and hard about the long-term effects of a strategy like this, and who they're willing to offend to get there.
It's true that outrage appears to travel faster than positivity, but which would you rather be remembered for?
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Learn the Pros and Cons of Mechanical Watches
Mechanical wristwatches have been around for decades. They're basically a watch built based on mechanical movements. The intricate connections of gears and springs make it work.
If you're a watch collector that appreciates details and effort put into timepieces, then you probably own a mechanical watch or you're thinking about getting one. If that's the case, then you should know the advantages and disadvantages of using a mechanical wristwatch. Here are a few you should know.
Pros of Mechanical Watches
1. Intricacy and Details
Mechanical watches are handcrafted and organized by a watchmaker for months or even years. Every detail has to fit in correctly. Some brands even make their own manufacturing materials in-house. It takes a great deal of attention to get the details down right to perfection.
If you're someone that appreciates craftsmanship, then a mechanical watch might just be the right watch for you. Top brands often have mechanical watches in their collection. An example is the Rolex Daytona from the Rolex company, which is to date one of its popular models.
2. No Battery To Deal With
The power source of mechanical watches is self-sustained by a hand-wind mainspring, so you don't have to worry about changing the battery every now and then. When it stops ticking, all you have to do is wind it for it to restart.
3. Constant Winding
Some mechanical watches can function properly even without winding it every day. But it is recommended to wind your watch daily. For some watch lovers, this can be a ritual they look forward to every single day. Taking time to dedicate to the art and craft of owning something so valuable and dear to you can be exhilarating.
4. Hand Movement
For some people the hand movement of a mechanical watch can be satisfying, watching the second hands move around looks better than the ticking of quartz watches. This difference might not mean much to a lot of users though, but it is worth mentioning.
Cons of Mechanical Watches
1. Cost
With all the effort that a watchmaker puts into building a mechanical watch, it is no surprise that a piece of art like that should come at an expensive rate. A mechanical watch can cost a great deal, but you are also bound to find ones that are of very high quality and aren't that expensive.
Wristwatches were once very expensive, some still are, but the prices have dropped substantially in recent years. Check out local mall stores and boutiques for the best deals and the newest models. Or, of course, you can go online and do a search for "Wrist Watches," Mechanical Wrist Watch," "Watches," and so forth to get an idea of the kinds of options that are available. No matter what you choose, you will not be disappointed.
2. Possibility of Wear and Tear
Since mechanical watches used manual movements, with moving parts, there is a possibility of wear and tear. It can also be sensitive to environmental changes. Elements like moisture, magnets, and shock that might result from dropping it to the ground can cause damage.
3. Need For Constant Winding
While this may be an advantage to some, it can be a herculean task to constantly wind a watch, and not might appreciate the processes involved.
4. Flaw In Accuracy
While mechanical watches can be accurate, this accuracy can wear off with time because of mechanical wear and tear. You would have to take your watch to the jeweler for maintenance at least once every five years. Note that this differs per brand, some brands might be more accurate than others.
Things To Consider When Buying a Mechanical Watch
If you're considering buying a mechanical watch, the first thing you want to check is the level of craftsmanship of the watch. How well does it work? You can tell a lot by an electronic watch's construction. They should be made of high-quality metals and have fine gears. Poor quality watches will simply have cheaply made gears that would stand the test of time.
Another thing to check is the watch's face. This is one of the more important features of watches, and here you may even want to stick with some particular models. Mechanical watches with large faces are generally easier to read in bright light than those with small faces. This may not matter to you. If you are an athlete, you know how much better your performance can be helped by a large and easy-to-read watch face.
Where and How Do You Buy a Mechanical Watch?
If you are buying a watch that is expensive and will cost you a fortune, then it's a good idea to buy a model that has a warranty. Secondly, you should choose a color that goes well with most clothes. Finally, look for a watch that is relatively easy to read and that won't be easily damaged if it gets accidentally dropped.
Since these watches are worn on the wrist, they should be water-resistant. Be sure that the strap is durable enough to handle any drop or stress that it may encounter. Make sure it is waterproof, or at least water-resistant to some degree. It should also be able to resist chemicals that may cause discoloration.
You should carefully consider where you are purchasing your watch. If it is for an individual, be sure that you get one from a reputable seller. Also, it should be a good size.
There are many places that sell these watches. One option is to go to your usual jewelry store. Another option would be to shop for one online. Of course, the most convenient way to buy one would be to purchase one online from a reputable registered seller.
Mechanical watches aren't the most feature-rich watch out there, but when you own a Mechanical wristwatch, you can expect it to deliver its function with a high level of accuracy. Not all watches are created equal so to enjoy the full benefits and perks a mechanical watch offers, you should be ready to spend a reasonable amount of money for its value.
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Flyers Defense Shines In 5-2 Win Over Devils
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Voracek had a goal and had two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers finally played some solid defense in a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Voracek, who was demoted from the Flyers' top line, took a loose puck at center ice and kept it himself on a 2-on-1 breakaway, beating Keith Kinkaid for his third goal of the season to put the Flyers ahead 3-2 with 3:10 remaining.
Travis Konecny and Nolan Patrick also scored, and Scott Laughton and Wayne Simmonds added empty-net goals for the Flyers, who limited the Devils to just 21 shots. Philadelphia had allowed four goals or more in five of its first seven games.
Brian Elliott, who was pulled after giving up four goals to the Florida Panthers last Tuesday, bounced back to make 19 saves and earn his second win of the season.
Damon Severson and Brian Boyle scored for the Devils, who have lost two straight games after winning their first four. Kinkaid made 16 saves.
Voracek stripped Will Butcher and made a cross-ice pass to Patrick for a tap-in goal that put the Flyers ahead 2-1 with about a minute left in the second period. Voracek added his second assist on Laughton's empty-netter.
Konecny scored the Flyers' first goal with a wrist shot from the right circle on a power play, his second of the season after going without a goal in his first six games. It was the first goal this season from Philadelphia's second power-play unit.
Simmonds' goal was his sixth of the season.
Severson put the Devils ahead just over four minutes into the game.
Boyle tied it for New Jersey with a power-play goal early in the third period. Flyers coach Dave Hakstol challenged the goal, citing goaltender interference, and although Kyle Palmieri's skate was in the crease and made contact with Elliott's stick, replay officials ruled the contact was incidental and let the goal stand.
(©Copyright 2018 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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To be honest, we'd rather see a new World Circuit release, but for the time being the label continues to focus on reissuing its own back catalogue. This time it's 'El Carretero', a collection of the best work by Cuban guajira artist Guillermo Portabales; a compilation album that was first released in 1996.
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20 Actions to Take to Secure Any Organization
Have you heard of the Center for Internet Security? If not, this is definitely an organization within the cybersecurity community that we should all be following closely. Center for Internet Security is a global community of volunteers united in their mission to "make the connected world a safer place by developing, validating, and promoting timely best practice solutions that help people, businesses, and governments protect themselves against pervasive cyber threats."
They have produced a list of the Top 20 Security Controls that can be implemented [at different levels] to help secure organizations of any size! This is not just any list! This is actionable list of standard security controls! The CIS Controls™ are a prioritized, well-vetted set of actions that organizations can take to assess and improve their current security state to mitigate the most common attacks against any systems and networks.
In this post, we'll get familiar with what data is available and dive deeper into each "control area" in future posts.
Why was this list created?
In short, the answer is, "To help us figure out "where to focus first"! If there's one thing we all know for sure, it's that there is no shortage of information available to security teams on what's needed to secure today's IT Operations. The sheer volume of information and resources available to cybersecurity professionals can quickly become overwhelming! The purpose of this list is to help practitioners cut through the "Fog of More" and focus on the most fundamental and valuable actions that every organization should take to prevent, alert, and respond to today's most common attacks.
That said, it's not a one-size-fits-all list of priorities. It's a list of security controls we should ALL be considering. The list was developed by a volunteer community of IT experts who applied their first-hand experience as cyber defenders to create a set of globally accepted security best practices that are implementable, usable, scalable, and compliant with all industry or government security requirements. But you will still need to determine what is critical to your organization's business, data, systems, networks and infrastructure.
So, what is the Top 20 list of most critical security controls that the CIS Community of experts believes we need to assess and address?
We will review each of these security controls {and their associated sub-controls] further in future posts.
All Security Controls Are NOT Created Equal!
Depending on the size of your organization, balancing resource constraints with efforts to effectively mitigate risk could be a challenge. As a result, CIS provides guidance to help prioritize which security controls [and sub-controls] should be implemented by defining three CIS Controls Implementation Groups.
Organizations are encouraged to classify themselves as belonging to one of three Implementation Groups. For instance:
- A family-owned business with ~10 employees may self-classify as IG1;
- A regional organization providing a service may classify itself as IG2;
- A large corporation with thousands of employees may be labeled IG3.
The intention behind identifying these different Implementation Groups is to help organizations figure out where to focus and prioritize their efforts based on their mission, risks and resources available to implement proposed controls. Once a classification is determined, organizations can then focus on implementing the CIS Sub-Controls associated with that Implementation Group.
Assess Yourself!
Review the following information to help determine the Implementation Group classification [and subsequent CIS Controls guidance] that apply to your organizaiton:
Remember, while it is proposed that very small organizations will need to implement far fewer security controls, this may not actually be the case for your organization specifically. You may not have a need [or the resources] to implement all of the security controls. You'll want to self-assess and determine which CIS Implementation Group most accurately reflects your organization's needs based on the following characteristics:
- Data sensitivity and criticality of services offered by the organization. Organizations providing services that must be available for any reason (e.g., public safety, critical infrastructure) or working with data that must be protected under a further restricted set of requirements (e.g., federal legislation) need to implement more advanced cybersecurity controls than those that do not.
- Expected level of technical expertise exhibited by staff or on contract. Cybersecurity knowledge and experience are difficult to obtain, yet are necessary to implement many of the detailed cybersecurity mitigations outlined within the CIS Controls. Many of the CIS Controls require minimum core IT competencies, whereas others necessitate in-depth cybersecurity skills and knowledge to successfully implement.
- Resources available and dedicated toward cybersecurity activities. Time, money, and personnel are all necessary in order to implement many of the best practices contained within the CIS Controls. Enterprises that can dedicate these resources toward cybersecurity can mount a more sophisticated defense against today's adversaries. While there are open-source tools available that assist an organization's implementation, they may come at a cost of additional management and deployment overhead that needs to be recognized and taken into consideration.
Decide Which Group Best Describes Your Organization!
Implementation Groups are defined as follows:
- Implementation Group 1: is a small to medium-sized organization with limited IT and cybersecurity expertise to dedicate toward protecting IT assets and personnel. The principal concern of these organizations is to keep the business operational as they have a limited tolerance for downtime. The sensitivity of the data that they are trying to protect is low and principally surrounds employee and financial information. However, there may be some small to medium-sized organizations that are responsible for protecting sensitive data and, therefore, will fall into a higher Group. Sub-Controls selected for IG1 should be implementable with limited cybersecurity expertise and aimed to thwart general, non-targeted attacks. These Sub-Controls will lso typically be designed to work in conjunction with small or home office commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware and software.
- Implementation Group 2: an organization that employs individuals responsible for managing and protecting IT infrastructure. These organizations support multiple departments with differing risk profiles based on job function and mission. Small organizational units may have regulatory compliance burdens. IG2 organizations often store and process sensitive client or company information and can withstand short interruptions of service. A major concern is loss of public confidence if a breach occurs. Sub-Controls selected for IG2 help security teams cope with increased operational complexity. Some Sub-Controls will depend on enterprise-grade technology and specialized expertise to properly install and configure.
- Implementation Group 3: an organization employs security experts that specialize in the different facets of cybersecurity (e.g., risk management, penetration testing, application security). IG3 systems and data contain sensitive information or functions that are subject to regulatory and compliance oversight. A IG3 organization must address availability of services and the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. Successful attacks can cause significant harm to the public welfare. Sub-Controls selected for IG3 must abate targeted attacks from a sophisticated adversary and reduce the impact of zero-day attacks.
Take Action!
Once you know which Implementation Group you fall into, you can download the CIS Controls spreadsheet and guide Version 7.1 [released in April 2019] to learn more about the individual security controls that are relevant to you!
Source: Center for Internet Security [CIS]


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Choose Your Destiny in Episode Choose Your Story - Download for Free
Do you want to star in your very own story? Episode – Choose Your Story for desktop PC allows you to create your own destiny in different story genres. Whether you want to start a romance, drama, or action adventure story – the choice is yours! Download the free Episode – Choose Your Story game.
Create & Choose Your Own Story in Episode!
Immerse yourself in a diverse interactive world where you can develop relationships with the other characters and people in your story. Discover new places, meet new friends, mentors and romantic partners on lots of chapters and episodes! Direct your own story and create your destiny in Episode – Choose Your Story.
Customize Your Character & Your Own Choices to See Different Outcomes
Before starting your story, you have to create and customize your own character. Choose your avatar and customize his/her look and outfit to capture everyone's attention. Your relationship with other characters is also unique – some of them could be your friends, but some could be your enemies.
The choices you make throughout the story will affect the events and the ultimate ending of your story. You may relive your stories and change some of the choices to see different types of endings and outcomes. The circumstances of your character are all up to you! Immerse yourself in similar simulation games such as Perfect Trumpet and Game of Sultans.
How to Install
on the website.
on your computer.
(Desktop shortcut).
games and enjoy!
Minimum System Requirements
You can install Games.lol on any PC that meets the following requirements:
Windows 7 or above
Intel or AMD
At least 2GB
5GB Free Disk Space
OpenGL 2.0+ support


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Five family friendly pasta recipes that you can make in under half an hour
When it comes to feeding your family, it's hard to go past a tasty pasta dish or delicious pasta recipe. You may have thought that pasta would be off the menu when you're trying to lose pregnancy weight.
But if you choose healthier options like these, keep your portion sizes in check, and serve it with a big salad on the side you can still enjoy it while you follow the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
These five pasta recipes are all kid-approved and can all be made in just 30 minutes or less. Why not make extra and use leftovers for lunch the next day?
1. Creamy Carbonara
470 calories per serve
You might have thought that carbonara would be off the weight loss menu due to the high fat content. But that doesn't have to be the case if you just make a few tweaks here and there, without compromising on taste.
2. Creamy Tuna Pasta
311 calories per serve
This dish is so creamy and tasty you would never guess it was good for you! Low in fat and high in protein and nutrients, it has all the flavour without the calories.
3. Chicken, Coriander, Avocado and Lime Pasta
395 calories per serve
Have you got some leftover cooked chicken to use in a simple dinner recipe? Or even go vegetarian and leave out the meat altogether – it's up to you.
4. Mushroom Kale and Pine Nut Pasta
366 calories per serve
We know we know, kale is not always the most popular ingredient for the family! However, if you team it up with the right ingredients it can be absolutely delicious.
5. Sausage Pasta Bake
455 calories per serve
With the veggies well hidden, you'll be getting high fives all round from the whole family with this meal. Another delicious pasta bake recipe!
Join the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge to access stacks of family friendly pasta recipes like this. You can try Spring Vegetable Lasagne, Prawn Marinara or the classic Pasta and Meatballs.
Access thousands of recipes on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge!
Are you wanting to shift the baby weight and blast tummy fat? Then join our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge!
Our Challenge is designed by mums for MUMS to help them lose weight through healthy eating plans and exercise.
Each month our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is themed, targeting things like reducing sugar, budget recipes, meals for fussy eaters, recipes with 5 ingredients or less, and many more.
You can find out the theme of this month's challenge HERE.


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We're barely into the New Year and I've already seen a dramatic drop off in the number of those exercising at the gym.
I see this every year.
Because there's desire but no commitment.
You don't change trajectories for the better with a few days of good intentions.
The same is true of nonprofits' who are looking for better fundraising outcomes in the coming year.
This is the time of year when all the purveyors of hokum come out.
"The five secret things you must do to be ready for 2017." "The sure-fire way to succeed."
Nonprofits are attracted like moths to the flame.
Because it's consumption over commitment.
You've heard it all before.
And yet so many of us continue to be drawn to such fakery and even be taken in by it.
Because we always think there's always a short cut. There isn't.
Principle 8 of The Eight Principles™ is Invest, Integrate & Evaluate™. You must invest in your fundraising efforts—money, people, time. You must work toward common, not competing goals. You must never be complacent.
If your organization is drowning, don't grasp for the flimsy raft that promises a quick, easy trip to shore only to falter once you're aboard.
Learn to swim.
Now that's a sustainable fundraising idea.


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Learn How To Follow All the People You Unfollowed On Facebook At Once: If you forgotten the names of the people that you have unfollowed on Facebook in past. But if you want to follow them again, then here is way by which it can be possible to follow your unfollowed friends at once.
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you are on Facebook then you may be following many of your friends. But if you have unfollowed some of your friends then you will not be able to see their updates on the news feed. You can follow the post or friends or group by clicking the follow button but it will be time consuming job if you have unfollowed more than 80 or 100 friends.
Also Read: How to Hide My Last Seen From Facebook Chat
How To Follow All the People You Unfollowed On Facebook At Once
The method is quite simple and easy and you just need to follow some of the simple steps that we had discussed right below and with that you can easily follow back all the people that you unfollowed. So have a look on step by step guide below
Steps To Follow All the People You Unfollowed On Facebook At Once: Desktop
1. First of all you need to Login into your Facebook Account.
2. Now home page will appear and On the Home page, place your mouse on News Feed on the left-hand side.
3. Now click on Edit Preferences option there.
4. Now simply click on Reconnect with people you have unfollowed. It will let you display all the pages, groups and people in a thumbnail-style view.
5. To follow that person Click on the picture. You can also filter the entries by pages, groups, or people by clicking the All drop-down list.
6. Click "Done" and this will let save the changes.
Steps To Follow All the People You Unfollowed On Facebook At Once: Facebook Mobile App
1. First of all click on setting in the Facebook app (Three lines option at right side).
2. Now scroll down and you will find the "News feed preferences"
3. Tap on "Reconnect the people you unfollowed".
4. On Tapping the picture to follow/unfollow people, pages, and groups.
5. Thats it you are done, now you had easily followed back all the people.
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So, above discussion was all about How To Follow All the People You Unfollowed On Facebook At Once. You could be able to see updates from all the people you have followed in your News Feed from now on. This method saves your precious time that you may waste in visiting the individual Facebook profile. You can utilize this saved time. Hope you like this, keep on sharing with others too.


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If you are reading this article, you must have an issue or concern about the connection between your Galaxy S8 and Android Auto. So, milagromobilemarketing is going to give you thorough ways to fix Android auto not working with s8 in this troubleshooting tutorial.
About Android Auto
What is Android Auto? It's just like Apple Car Play, an app that mirrors some of your Android phone's functions onto your car's infotainment screen in order to encourage motorists to keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the steering wheel or sometimes their ears on the music too.
One of the best features of Android Auto is the Google Map powered navigation system, which gives you a very detailed direction and automatically finds an alternative route if it detects heavy congestion. Moreover, Android Auto can access to millions of songs and podcasts, surf the web, stay in touch with friends by phone calls or messages.
Android Auto also integrates with Google Assistant, which means instead of typing or searching for something on Google manually, you just say "OK, Google" then ask something that it can do for you. With voice commands, you can reply to messages using speech to text technology. Remember that your smartphone's screen will be locked when Android Auto is active.
We can name some apps associated with Android Auto like Spotify, Skype, Whatsapp, iHeart Radio, Waze, Pandora, etc.
Android Auto is compatible with many Android phones with various versions and enormous types of cars. Yet Galaxy S8 users complained that there is an issue in the connection. They have stated that the issue is faced while trying to pair the device with Android Auto, and even if the pairing is done, few apps such as Spotify don't work.
Check your devices
This problem is likely to be attributable to the uncareful connection between car and S8.
Check your phone is charging
If your phone isn't charging when you plug it into the car, it is possible that your USB ports get debris or dust. Change the USB ports then.
Use the correct USB cable
It's important to use the USB cable that goes with your phone, especially the one that's supported by your phone's manufacturer.
Connect your phone and your car via Bluetooth
Make sure your car has Bluetooth active and your phone and car are connected to each other. Yet you still need to connect your phone to your car with a USB cable.
Enable the Android Auto app in your car
Go and check if you forget to enable it in the car's settings menu or not.
Fix Android Auto Not Working with S8
Method 1: Reinstall the Android Auto
Here is how to solve it:
1. Restart your Galaxy S8 first.
2. Uninstall and reinstall Android Auto and especially noticed the instructions while setting it up again.
3. Pair the devices again to see if it works.
In case the connection is still failed, you should uninstall both the apps then install the faulty app right after downloading successfully Android Auto.
Method 2: Reconnect your phone to Android Auto
1. First, you should unplug your device from the car.
2. Open the Android Auto app on your Galaxy S8 smartphone.
3. Select Menu -> Settings -> Connected cars
4. Uncheck the box next to "Add new cars to Android Auto" setting
5. Try plugging your phone into the car again
6. Finally, make sure that Android Auto is turned on.
To sum up, milagromobilemarketing has shown you effective ways to fix Android Auto Not Working with S8, we hope that these methods work for your phone. Feel free to leave a comment to let us know your problems, or you can go to our website: Milagromobilemarketing to explore many other interesting things. Thanks for reading!
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Lydia Sloan Cline is the author of Fusion 360 for Makers, which is out in a new second edition. She teaches 3D design and fabrication at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she began as a drafting professor with a degree in Architecture. In this episode of Make:cast, Patrick DiJusto, Make: Books editor, talks with Lydia about the new edition and what's changed. One topic is generative design, a way of telling the software what you to build and having it present you with multiple options. If you are still hoping to learn Fusion 360, you'll do well to learn from Lydia.
Fusion 360 for Makers Second Edition is available on Maker Shed for pre-order and on Amazon and Target. This book is in full-color with detailed screen shots and procedures that will help you learn Fusion 360.
Lydia: [00:00:00] There are things that college students are learning right now that may be obsolete by the time they graduate, or a couple of years after.
Patrick: [00:00:44] Hello and welcome to the make podcast. I'm Patrick de Justo, the book editor at Make: Community. Today we'll be talking to Lydia Sloan Cline, the author of the Make: book "Fusion 360 for Makers -the second edition." Lydia. Welcome to the podcast.
Lydia: [00:01:04] Thank you. Glad to be here.
Patrick: [00:01:07] "Fusion 360 for Makers the Second Edition" is a new edition of a book that we published a few years ago and a lot has happened in the world of 3D design in those years. We'll be talking mostly about those changes and why the book needed to be changed. Before we get more deeply into the book, let's have some background on the author.
Where are you from? Where did you go to school? That kind of thing. So Lydia, the floor is yours. What kind of a kid were you that got you into this?
Lydia: [00:01:40] Sure. First I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and then got a degree in architecture from Iowa State University. Then I moved around a lot after that chasing jobs or moving because my husband was in the military. As a kid during all that time, leading up to that, I was a kid who loved to read. I read a lot. I loved mysteries, histories, science books, Popular Science magazine. And I love to write all, especially expository writing, and maybe that came from reading so many. Even at that time, what I thought were bad textbooks, I always thought, is this the best way they could have described that? I could have done it better. I also loved art and drawing. So I think all of that led me to eventually major in architecture, which is art and drawing and science. And then we go into my adulthood.
Patrick: [00:02:49] I once had a friend who said that architects are artists who actually make money.
Lydia: [00:02:55] The make money part, a lot of architects will, will argue about. But I think all of the architects I know do consider themselves artists. Absolutely.
Patrick: [00:03:09] Now I can't imagine, I don't know if there's any college program that offers an architecture degree that's related to 3D printing.
Patrick: [00:03:20] I don't know if they do that yet.
Did they do that when you were getting your architecture?
Lydia: [00:03:25] No, not at all. 3D printing wasn't a thing then. I don't know of any programs that offer a 3D printing component. However, architecture programs that I'm familiar with and programs at the community college where I teach drafting absolutely incorporate 3D printing. Students are printing up models of their building designs, of their consumer product designs, that sort of thing. So it is being heavily incorporated now in the curriculum, but I wouldn't call it, I wouldn't say that it is architecture with 3D printing, at least not yet.
Patrick: [00:04:13] So how did specifically, how did you get started in 3D design?
Lydia: [00:04:18] As I said, I teach drafting at a community college and in 2008 our department got its first 3D printer. It was a big old Stratasys and we got it to print visuals to go along with our drafting assignments. Visualization is the hardest thing for many students to do.
And if you can have a physical model of what they're drawing it so helps the problem solving process. And we got the printer because the beauty of the 3D printing is we could make up assignments for them to draw anything and then be able to print that anything up. Now we were first, we were the first department on campus to get a printer and word spread about it.
And then we started getting approached by other departments to print things. The math instructors were coming to us to ask us to print functions, ellipses, hyperbolas, whatever they were teaching because they said that being able to hold up a physical model of an ellipse or a hyperbola or whatever function they were teaching was a boon to the students, understanding the material.
There was so much interest in that printer that I then took it upon myself to learn more about the machine, develop a course in 3D printing because desktop models were soon becoming affordable. We bought some desktop models and I developed a whole course around them and the course always fills.
It's a popular, successful course at the college.
Patrick: [00:06:18] We do want to continue talking about your book and what's the title of the book Fusion 360 for makers. Second edition. This is important. Make sure you buy the second edition. And this book covers nearly the entirety of the 3D design experience, especially as it relates to being a maker, why did you choose Fusion 360 in particular?
Lydia: [00:06:43] I started the course out actually with Autodesk's 123D software, since that was developed specifically for 3D printing and heavily marketed to teachers and it was free. Then when Autodesk discontinued 123D, I looked around for another program and Fusion just seemed to make the most sense because it contains multiple modeling types and was designed for 3D printers and fabrication machines. So most programs, it's just one modeling type. And in a semester long class, you just don't have the time to learn Blender and SketchUp and Maya and Inventor and all these different programs, but Fusion, you can get all of that with just one program and they make an educational version free to students.
So it just made perfect sense.
Patrick: [00:07:51] Now, what types of different modeling can you do with Fusion 360?
Lydia: [00:07:58] You can do parametric, which is modeling that has a timeline and preserves design intent. You can do direct, which has no timeline. You push and pull geometry to create a model. You can do solid modeling, surface modeling, form modeling, sheet metal modeling, and you can do generative design modeling.
You can import STL files and then edit them in the mesh modeling workspace. You can bounce a model between all those workspaces to take advantage of each space's unique capabilities. So I don't know of any other software that has so many workspace capabilities built into one. So it's just perfect for the maker.
Patrick: [00:08:55] Right now when my brain hears all the different things it can do. I just naturally think that you need a high end workstation to run this and high-end peripherals, input devices. Is that the case with Fusion 360?
Lydia: [00:09:09] Honestly fastest processor and bigger graphics card that you have, the better, the happier you'll be a gamer level computer, the type that gamers like because of the great graphics cards and fast processing capabilities. That is a good purchase for Fusion. You don't have to have that and you can find the minimum specs needed to run Fusion online. You can certainly use input devices. The space mouse is very popular.
It's a mouse that was designed to work in 3D space. And you can use the space mouse on any computer, but yes, the bigger and better computer you have I think the happier you will be using Fusion.
Patrick: [00:10:02] I find myself particularly fascinated by generative design. Can you talk a bit about how generative design works?
Lydia: [00:10:13] Sure. Generative design replaces the iterative process that designers were all trained on. Now the traditional design process has you start with a concept idea and then iterate it, modify it, develop it. With generative design, all that is turned on its head. You input into the software, the parameters you need such as loads it needs to carry, what material, what you want the design to do.
And then the software designs it for you. It offers multiple solutions. You pick one and then you can convert it into a form model into Fusion and then develop it further. If you don't like any of the solutions you tell the software that you change, the parameters, you tweak things. And in a process called machine learning, the software will design different solutions for you to examine and approve.
Many professionals are using generative design now to design whole buildings, airplane parts, consumer products. Generative design can also come up with new materials. Airbus 3D printed a door for one of their airplanes from a generatively designed model. And they even printed it from a generatively designed material.
They call scalmalloy, which is an aluminum alloy. And I have a photo of that plane part
Patrick: [00:11:59] In the book, which is called "Fusion 360 for Makers second edition." In the book you go into the whole how to do a generative design yourself. I just find that just so absolutely fascinating that you just like more or less tell it the parameters of what you want and just say, here, go and design it.
Lydia: [00:12:17] Correct. It's going to turn the design world and every single field on its head as it's more widely adopted. In fact, there are things that college students are learning right now that may be obsolete by the time they graduate, or a couple of years after.
Patrick: [00:12:38] Wow. 3D printing first came to the public, 11, 12, 13 years ago. And it was touted as something that would change civilization. Everything's going to be different. And that hasn't quite happened. In your opinion, how will 3D printing change people's lives going forward?
Lydia: [00:13:00] I'm a bit more pessimistic because I don't think that it will change their life too much until printers are a lot easier to use.
And right now they really aren't. They take a lot of fiddling to get to work correctly, to get a good print, to set up. It's still even as much as we see it in schools, it's still a cutting edge product. I think the average person does not have a 3D printer in their home because they don't know how to model.
They don't know about even about the databases, the online places they can download models from like ThingaVerse. Yes. And they don't know how to set up and run a printer, but when printers are easier to use, then people will run with them
Patrick: [00:14:00] And they will need books like Fusion 360 for makers, second edition by Lydia Sloan Cline published by Make..
Lydia: [00:14:08] Where they can at least learn how to model, the modelling part.
Patrick: [00:14:11] Exactly. Oh, and incidentally, you had pointed out that Fusion 360, the software is free for students for the average maker though. It's there's like a base level that's free and a tiered pricing structure is that right?
Lydia: [00:14:26] There is a hobbyist version that is free and it has almost everything you need. There are some very useful features that have been removed from the hobbyist edition, but most of what you need is there. And you can come up with work arounds for some of the things that are not there. And I discuss a work around or two actually in the book.
Patrick: [00:14:56] So the hobbyist version can print nearly as well, or rather can design nearly as well as the full version.
Lydia: [00:15:04] For some things, there are work arounds for something certainly not for everything, but you can do what a hobbyist wants to do.
Patrick: [00:15:15] So with all the things that we have spoken about, you use Fusion 360 in your courses and you're teaching college students and they're using this software and I assume they're using your book in this class.
Lydia: [00:15:30] Correct.
Patrick: [00:15:31] What are some of the things that they're making nowadays? With their software and your book and a 3D printer.
Lydia: [00:15:42] Whatever they want. I let them make projects from the book if they want. One assignment I have is to bring in a physical item. That really hones your modeling skills. When you pick up a pair of glasses or a mouse, then you have to decide which workspace should I use the form workspace or the solid workspace. And then if they have specific interests, some people already know the kinds of things they want to do.
They want to have a side gig designing and selling things to a niche audience. Cosplay people that's a huge 3D printing niche. So in the class, I just let them design what they want and I'm there to help them figure out the intricacies of it.
Patrick: [00:16:35] Is there anything that you wanted to talk about regarding this book regarding the whole idea of 3D printing? Anything you wanted to talk about that I have neglected to ask you?
Lydia: [00:16:45] I would just like to encourage people to learn about 3D printing, learn about CNC fabrication, because that is a huge use of modeling also.
Patrick: [00:16:59] Just explain CNC for those who don't. Computer numeric control.
Lydia: [00:17:03] Those are the machines that cut shapes out of flat pieces of wood.
Lots of people use Fusion to take to a CNC machine where they can cut jigsaw puzzles or toys or whatever they want out of flat pieces of wood or wax or metal. So as many people are, I think, are using Fusion for that as for 3D printing, the printers are just dropping in price every year. Features and capabilities that were unavailable to us five years ago are now there.
For example, color printing. There are affordable printers now that will do color printing they'll print in filaments besides just FTMs for example. The fused deposition modeling that's the plastic spools that is so popular for the average consumer desktop model.
Patrick: [00:18:11] That's basically just like a string of plastic, almost like a fishing line. The 3D printer melts the end of it and makes like a dot of hot plastic and puts that dot down and then moves the head over. It makes another dot and another dot of melted plastic, and gradually builds up the print. That's fused deposition modeling FDM.
Lydia: [00:18:32] Correct. What's so great about this whole maker movement is that the software and machines that are needed to, for example, bring a product to market used to be out of reach to the average consumer, because you'd have to get an injection mold of each prototype and see that it didn't work and then pay to get another injection mold.
And now you have software that's cheaper, free. You have machines that are affordable to most consumers now. And you can do all this stuff yourself. So why not jump on board with that? Get ahead of the curve. It's a real enhancement to one's lifestyle, I think.
Patrick: [00:19:19] Okay. Thank you very much for speaking with us. We've been speaking with Lydia Sloan Cline, author of "Fusion 360 for Makers second edition." My name is Patrick di Justo. Thank you for listening.
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The WEC Laser team were involved in the manufacturing of a sculpture for The Famous Grouse "Be Part of Something Famous" campaign last year, in collaboration with Marshmallow Laser Feast and Studio Roso.
The kinetic sculpture, containing more than 51,204 characters, is brought to life by thousands of people from across the globe who answered the question "What would you like to be famous for?" The most inspiring responses were laser cut onto strips of aluminium using our fibre laser cutting machine. The strips were then folded, welded together and made into part of the sculpture.
The collaborative project has seen over 20 countries participate. Over 1,500 submissions were selected to reflect the diverse array of answers about fame, ranging from securing equal rights for all people to discovering life on another planet.
Wayne Wild, WEC Group Director, said: "We were delighted to be a part of such an inspiring project. It's fascinating to see the different answers people from around the world came up with and we worked extremely hard to get the words laser cut perfectly."
The sculpture is just over 5m high and just under 5m wide at the widest point, weighs around 300 kilos and consists of more than 62 copper-plated strips forming a giant spiral. Using specialist light and a remotely controlled robotic arm which sits at the heart of the sculpture, the laser-cut words can then be projected onto all surrounding walls and surfaces.
Asanka De Silva, Global Brand Controller for The Famous Grouse, said: "This sculpture is just the start of a new journey for the Famous Grouse brand, as we bring to life the power of collaboration which is an everyday part of our life in making a truly famous whisky."
WEC Laser offers a variety of Laser Cutting Services nationwide. Continuous investment in the latest laser cutting technology and production space has led to WEC Laser becoming one of the largest sub-contract Laser Cutting Companies in the UK.
Take a look at the video below and see how the sculpture was made:
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Research by academics at Birmingham City University has revealed how social media is reinforcing negative views about Muslims and the extensive normalisation of hate that has spread during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Social scientists at the University examined 100,545 tweets and 112,850 YouTube comments from 46 videos as part of their studies, with many indicating levels of enjoyment in the act of being Islamophobic or spreading misinformation.
The studies have led to four key types of Islamophobic social media users being identified; the Flamer, the Accuser, the Patriot and the Premonitor, each with a different approach to spreading hate across platforms.
"A range of comments expressed joy at the suffering, death or suggested inequalities experienced by Muslims due to Covid-19 and Muslims were described as being unworthy of treatment," said researcher Professor Imran Awan.
"Some narratives made false claims about the vaccine being part of a larger Muslim plot to rule the world."
The project explored irrational beliefs and thoughts which are disseminated on social media and offers insights into the drivers of Covid-19 narratives and the consequences in fuelling existing extreme communication and Islamophobic language.
Content found online demonstrated a similarity amongst users in relation to how to deal with Muslims who are described as 'super spreaders'.
"A significant rhetoric is that Muslims need to be punished for their behaviour during the pandemic, with many online accounts encouraging the use of deadly force against the so called 'super spreaders'," added Awan, who conducted the study alongside Dr Pelham Carter, Hollie Sutch and Harkeeret Lally.
Online comments included: "It's not "Ramadan", this time it's "CORONADAN", "#IslamicVirus is worse than #coronavirus" and "These filthy people live like rats! What social distancing are they doing? They have no loyalty towards India! Islam means #terrorism #muslimvirus #muslimliars #muslims_are_terrorist #antiindia #muslimsspreadingcorona."
Upon analysing findings, the researchers have categorised Islamophobic social media users into four types:
- The flamer: Uses social media to post insults and derogatory language towards Muslims. This can appear uncoordinated at times and is generally a continuous effort to insults Muslims online. Many tweets are duplicates and are repeatedly shared online.
- The Accuser: Uses Islam as the basis for blame for the majority of problems that occur. They will make a significant effort to tie modern atrocities to the fault of Islam.
- The Patriot: Someone who strives to defend their homeland and its integrity. They believe that 'outsiders' / foreigners should assimilate or leave. They are concerned by how Muslims pose a threat to their countries security, values and way of life.
- The Premonitor : Takes the duty to warn others online of impeding 'doom'. They often use their account for the sole purpose to warn others regarding the threat of Islam and the inevitable takeover.
The researchers also identified two types of user whose digital activity looks to counteract online Islamophobic hate:
- The Educator: Individuals whose purpose on social media is to continually provide fact based information and question the validity of anti-social accounts in order to combat Islamophobia online.
- The Empathiser: Those who show empathy towards the treatment of Muslims online, they regular highlight the injustices and hate that Muslims are facing.
The Online Islamophobia Project was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as part of UKRI's rapid response to Covid-19. The 18-month research project ran between June 2020 and December 2021 and examined the interaction between miscommunication and conspiracy theories in relation to online digital user factors such as anonymity, membership length, peer groups and postage frequency.
As part of the study, the academics at Birmingham City University's School of Social Sciences have made a series of recommendations in order to combat Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred found on social media which in turn reinforces negative views about Muslims.
The recommendations include a proposal that social media companies such as Twitter and YouTube have a button that can help users report misinformation in order to detect online harm, as well as soft verification of identity in order to tackle online anonymity.
"Although the present findings showed that anonymity was not crucial in perpetuating the dissemination of harmful content during Covid-19, a large amount of previous research has well documented how anonymity has acted as a facilitator in levels of conspiracy theories, hate speech, misinformation and extremism online," said Professor Awan.
The researchers also recommend making it easier to 'bulk report' inappropriate content or misinformation, use of a tier system to warn and remove users when sharing hateful content and the implementation of educational digital training programmes to upskill users and help to build resilience.
"Digital training programmes could cover key stories around misinformation and act as a tool that helps users distinguish between fact and fiction," added Awan.