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With the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) deadline looming in September, the mandate by the European Banking Authority requiring "strong customer authentication" for all electronic payments over €10 is causing banks to play catch-up.
Despite the compliance deadline being set back in 2015, many banks that offer application programming interfaces (APIs) to third-party providers and FinTech firms are still unprepared for SCA.
Merchant partners are also getting up to speed. The SCA mandate could cost them more than $75 billion in sales, especially as fraud protection becomes more critical than ever and PSD2 creates more transparency in the banking world. Yet only 40 percent of merchants in the European Union (EU) state they will be ready by September 2019, while another 44 percent report that they will be prepared only when it becomes active, according to the latest PSD2 Tracker.
SCA is intended to make online transactions safer for consumers. But some worry it could add friction and possibly result in fewer online sales.
Regulations can build trust and goodwill, though. Roughly one-third (36 percent) of U.K. consumers trust companies more under GDPR, according to the PSD2 Tracker.
The European Banking Authority recently announced it might provide extensions on a "exceptional basis" only.
Banks Competing with FinTechs
Under PSD2, banks are required to develop API portals to share customer data with third parties. This has forced banks to compete with FinTech firms as open banking expands. It also means FinTechs can create and offer the same products and services as those provided by legacy financial institutions (FIs).
Markos Zachariadis, associate professor of management and information systems at Warwick Business School, told PYMNTS in an interview, "The third parties will [then] have a lot of the information that we hold [and give] to the end customers. This could be a fundamentally huge shift in how a bank makes money, as they will have to compete with newer firms."
Sharing customer data doesn't just raise levels of competition, it also erodes banks' exclusive customer relationships. Loyalty may go out the window, if consumers no longer need to access products through banks' branded offerings.
Open banking doesn't just provide opportunities for third parties, it also potentially appeals to cybercriminals. "The financial responsibility for a breach falls on banks even if it was a FinTech or third-party that was hacked. That's one of the biggest discussions right now in open banking — the security and liability issue," Zachariadis said.
Consumer Data Protections Beyond Europe
GDPR and PSD2 have been an inspiration toward open banking and data protection regulations beyond Europe's borders. PSD2's impact in Europe has not gone unnoticed by regulators in other areas of the world.
In Asia, regulatory bodies in Hong Kong and Singapore are using the PSD2 regulation as a template for their own data transparency innovations. These countries are innovating their online banking systems, developing new ways to treat data and online money movement with a new regulatory framework.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled the Open API framework in early 2018, officially launched it in January and is rolling it out in phases that focus on things like credit charge limits, payments, transfers and new applications.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is taking a more measured approach. As banks and FinTechs revamp data sharing and digital payments, Singaporean banks will adapt measures to suit their needs without an official regulatory push. The idea that the country's banks will begin to embrace data sharing when they see the benefits of open banking in other markets is more organic than regimented.
In the U.S., tech companies like Microsoft have been calling for a GDPR-like data privacy measure in the U.S. that would place the burden of data management on tech companies rather than consumers while allowing users to have more choice and better privacy regarding their data.
"Now it is time for Congress to take inspiration from the rest of the world and enact federal legislation that extends the privacy protections in GDPR to citizens in the United States," said Microsoft's corporate VP and deputy general counsel, Julie Brill, on the company's blog.
Some are concerned about self-regulation in the tech industry and whether or not new antitrust laws may be needed in an era where platforms dominate globally and where data privacy is increasingly scrutinized.
There have been no federal mandates in the U.S., so California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect on January 1, 2020.
According to the PSD2 Tracker, a little over half (55 percent) of companies plan to comply with the California Consumer Protection Act by its January 2020 deadline. It remains to be seen how the other 45 percent plan to handle it.
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On Saturday, April 22nd, the high school Thon committee is holding their annual yard sale. It will be at Annville-Cleona High School from 7am to 12pm.
The Thon yard sale is an annual event that typically would occur in the fall, but has recently been moved to the spring instead. Typically, the yard sale raises about $800 to $1,000 to donate to the Four Diamonds fund. Items are being sold in the school and outside of the school.
The school is accepting donations (excluding televisions) for the indoor yard sale starting Monday, April 17th. Donations may be dropped off before or after school until Friday, April 21st at 3:30pm.
Mrs. Stephanie Puchalsky, consultant for this event and may be contacted for questions via email.
Noting the communal importance of this event, Puchalsky said, "All proceeds go to the Four Diamonds fund."
The community may also sell items of their own outside the school. There is a $10 fee to rent one parking space and a $15 fee to rent two parking spaces. In order to rent a parking space, parking space registration forms must be turned in to the high school by April 19th at 3:30 pm. Registration forms to print can be found on the Annville-Cleona High School page in the Four Diamonds Mini-Thon page.


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Spooky Season
November 4, 2019
Spooky Season
People all over the world celebrate the season of Halloween. About 70 million people go trick or treating every year between the ages of 5-14. There are parties and the actives to do on Halloween. People dress up and be creative with their costumes, some people even D.I.Y them. People also go to a haunted house or do a trunk or treat with their friends… Unless they do not have friends they stay in and watch scary movies and try to forget about not having friends. Let's dig a bit deeper into everything you can do on Halloween.
People all over go have fun collecting candy on October 31. Kids describe this day as the best day ever. About 90 pounds of chocolate candy is sold during Halloween week. That is A LOT of candy for kids to eat all in one night and have school the next day. In 2020, Halloween will be on a Saturday night. Last year, Halloween was on a full moon. The next full moon on Halloween 2020 so be ready for that to go down. Having crazy kids running around town in the middle of the night is not the best thing in the world for their safety. That is why some adults do not like Halloween. That is why Halloween is not the parents best dream.
Carving Pumpkins
The tradition of carving pumpkins was first created in Ireland. At first pumpkins did not exist in Ireland so they carved turnips. Later they brought their idea to America where pumpkins did exist. Now, carving pumpkins is people's favorite things to do in the spooky season. The first pumpkin was found in Mexico. People carve pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns before Halloween and make silly faces or paint them to decorate their home. About 10 million pumpkins are sold every year during Halloween. People put flashing lights in the pumpkins so people driving by can see all of the beautiful work that took them so long to do.
People all over the world decorate their house to get into the holiday season. Some parents spend over $100 on Halloween decorations and party supplies. Some people decorate their house to be scary because they like to scare people. Other people decorate their house to be cute and not scary. A lot of people have a unique way of decorating their house. People will base their house of of how they feel about Halloween. If you drive by a neighborhood you will see a lot of the houses decorated in cute decorations for the holiday spirit. People doctorate to get into the spirit of Halloween just like people get ready for Christmas a month earlier.
Adults and kids dress up as something they like or someone they know. People do this because they want to look cute in front of their friends and family. Most people Halloween costume is Joker and Captain Marvel for boys and Anna and Elsa for girls. People will even dress up their pets for their Halloween costumes. About 190 million dollars in costumes were sold in 2019. Every year there is a trend for Halloween and this year the trend is Anna and Elsa and super hero. Kids in the world have fun in weird costume weird costumes. Halloween is so fun to shop for and dress up for.
Halloween is a time of celebrating and having fun with your friends and family. People enjoy this time because it stars the beginning of the holidays. Everyone has to come home for Thanksgiving dinner so you can spend more time with your family longer than just a couple of days. Okay were getting too involved in thanksgiving. Let's go back to Halloween. People have fun on Halloween but it can be a bit tiring for school the next day. So we have learned that Halloween is a great season but has it ups and downs.


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Who is Madhvi Chanrai? This is a question that I have frequently asked myself. Unfortunately I still haven't found the answer.
The answer that most are expecting would probably be something along these lines: I have a medical degree from the University of Cambridge (1986) where I also studied 'Food and Human Nutrition' as one of my undergraduate options. I later went on to become a practising GP. More recently, I completed a Masters degree in Human Nutrition in 2018.
CV aside, I have been obsessed with diets, food and cooking for nigh on 40 years, (being a chubby child makes you never want to become overweight again!). I have been reading cook books, diet books and books on nutrition since the age of 11. All this, combined with my love of writing led to me starting a nutrition blog.
The aim of this blog is to try and make sense out of the long-running nutrition wars that are currently being waged. For example, a century ago butter wasn't bad for you; and then from the 70s onwards it was the devil incarnate; and now some say butter may not be so bad after all. I remember margarines being touted as heart-healthy alternatives to butter in the 70s. What's more, the idea that tallow or lard might be healthier than a hydrogenated margarine or oil was beaten out of us.
Eventually the view that industrially produced vegetable oils and margarines might not clog up our arteries as much as animal fats do became engrained in our thinking. This was despite there being evidence as far back as the 1950s that trans fats, which are created during the production of vegetable fats, might be detrimental to health. However, it wasn't until the 90s that trans fats were outed as villains. It will probably take many decades to revert our thinking back to the idea that animal fats might be healthier than unnaturally processed vegetable oils. The fact that the word "vegetable" is present in "vegetable oils" makes them sound healthy. However, there is much evidence that vegetable oils are in fact far from healthy.
And a generation have grown up thinking that red meat and eggs are associated with adverse effects on health; but is that correct? One day a study says coffee is good for you, and the next day another says coffee may be detrimental to health. What to believe? Moreover, sensational newspaper headlines and major U-turns in dietary recommendations compound the confusion around diets and nutrition.
So with my medical and scientific hats sitting firmly on my head I have sifted through some of the latest research, and distilled the profusion of information into easy-to-read summaries in the 'Health and Nutrition' section, with more in-depth reviews in the 'Science' section.
Another reason for starting this blog was that I got drawn into looking up the latest research on diets and disease after a close friend who had a near-death-illness started asking me for dietary advice. Looking up dietary studies made me acutely aware that many dietary studies are badly designed and also that much of the research conflicts with the current dietary recommendations. A recurring theme in dietary studies appears to be that an association between certain foods and the risk of developing a specific disease is extrapolated to the food being the cause of the condition. I am not alone in my skepticism of nutrition studies; a renowned statistician at Stanford has published many papers on the need for reform in the nutrition world.
A book called 'The Diet Delusion' was seminal in my nutrition transformation. I read it in 2006 after a patient gave it to me when I attempted to put her on a statin to lower her cholesterol level. This book clearly sets out why the current dietary guidelines are incorrect and it made me conscious of how doctors follow recommended guidelines without ever questioning them. It also made me wonder whether billions of people are being put at an increased risk of Western diseases by the dietary advice given by well-meaning doctors and nutritionists.
However, the book that cemented the importance of diet in my mind was 'Food and Western Disease' by Staffan Lindeberg, (a professor of Family Medicine at the University of Lund in Sweden). My bible, and a must read for anyone interested in diet and health.
Other important factors in my nutrition journey have been the discovery that it is possible to treat certain severe medical conditions with diet, and that too when drug treatment fails. For example, the ketogenic diet is a well-established treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy in children. More recently I have come across evidence of the Paleolithic ketogenic diet being used to treat autoimmune diseases and Crohn's disease.
In case you don't feel like reading any further, here is a summary of my research: a healthy way of eating is to follow a Palaeolithic-type diet (i.e. what Cave man had to do out of necessity for many millennia). Better still would be a Paleolithic-ketogenic diet (which is similar to the diet of the Inuit).
Several factors lie behind this thinking. Firstly, it is the consumption of animal fat, meat and fish that led to the expansion of the brain in the genus Homo over the last two million years. Secondly, agriculture has been around for approximately 10,000 years, i.e. roughly 5% of the time since the existence of Homo sapiens. A relatively short time-span in evolutionary terms. (Homo sapiens has been in existence for 200,000 years). More importantly, people consuming diets similar to those of our hunter-gatherer ancestors do not suffer from cardiovascular disease, dementia, Western cancers or autoimmune diseases. Further, paleopathology confirms the reduction in height and the deterioration of the health of Man after the onset of agriculture.
You may now be thinking that these peoples probably do not live long enough to get the chronic diseases that we in the West do. In fact, some of these cultures have been studied intensively and they don't all die young. For example in the famous Kitava Study, 6% of the population were between the ages of 60 and 95. The next logical thought is most likely, "what then do these people die of?". Childbirth, infections, accidents, homicide and 'old age' are the commonest causes of death in these people. In fact, some of them live to the age of 100. More noteworthy is that they live independently and disease free until the very end.
Thus, it makes sense that we should eat as our predecessors have done for the 95% of time that Homo sapiens has been in existence and to follow a diet that we are genetically adapted to. Even though the diets of hunter-gatherers in different parts of the globe vary considerably, what they share is an absence of the newcomers in our diet: grains, legumes, alcohol, dairy products or refined sugar in large quantities.
There is a wealth of evidence to show that nutrition has profound effects on our health; interestingly there is now proof that particular foods affect gene expression in us, our children and our grandchildren (via epigenetic mechanisms). So what we eat when we are young has effects not only on ourselves, but also on the generations to follow. Understanding the mechanisms behind the effects of food on gene regulation are the remit and challenge of 'Nutrigenomics'. I find it fascinating that food has such far-reaching effects.
In my quest for the nutritional answer to life, I have discovered that there are literally millions of diet related studies that have been conducted in all corners of the earth. From this minefield of gazillions of studies that are out there, how should one know whom to believe – especially when they frequently have conflicting results.
So I have compiled a few easy-to-read summaries of some of the latest research on nutrition to help you make informed decisions, take control of your own health, and hopefully prevent diseases through dietary and lifestyle changes.
Read on for the latest evidence on how to live a long, healthy and happy life.
And sometimes when you are eating be mindful of this well-known quote from the geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky:
"Nothing in biology makes sense except for in the light of evolution".


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On the tough loss:
"We are sadden because of the outcome. We did a good first half and on the second half the dropped the intensity. It hurts because we are the ones who made the mistakes, the team was playing well. It wasn't as if they dominated us or that they pressed us. At the end, they are the ones who were able to finish the plays and we made mistakes that cost us. We leave with tough loss."
On the takeaways from this game:
"We have to keep improving. We have to improve in the defense and in the offense, we have to prepare well this week. We are going to have a long week. We have an important game against FC Dallas, we know that for Texas fans this is a derby game. We have to prepare well. We have to work hard, there is no other way but to work and improve in the areas we have been lacking. Hopefully against FC Dallas we can have a good game on the road."
On the difference he made when FW Romell Quioto and him came in:
"That was the plan, to try to stop our opponents offense. I think, we did a good job both (FW) Romell (Quioto) and I. At the end, we can't make a difference. They scored on key moments, they scored when the team was getting better and that brought us down. At the end, I get to score, I am contempt but not satisfied nor happy because we can't get the win."
On changing the mindset:
"We have to turn the page. The whole team starting tomorrow has to be thinking on Sunday's game, we have to be focus on Dallas. We have to have to turn the page. We have a lot of players with a lot of experience, we have players that undoubtedly know what's at stake on Sunday. As I said, we have to turn the page, start thinking about the next game and work hard this week."


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Okay, so it's like the week when we see celebrations of Palm Sunday and later lots of people go to church for Easter. That's all Jesus stuff. It's been done for years. What about Jewish stuff?
The Jewish community breaks out the Matzoh and sets a table full of stuff to celebrate Passover. That's Cecil B. DeMille and Charelton Heston and lots of camera angels as a lot of water, I mean a lot of water, separates and a bunch a folks go for a walk.
Whooops! Wait a minute. Are these different things? Lets have those parted sea walkers back up for a minute. Before Moshe parts the waters with a rod and a shout, the folks that had been walking previously had a certain kind if dinner … with a sacrificial lamb. Okay, you saw the movie and you know that every family sacrificed a lamb, spread blood on the door posts, got passed over, and that set these people apart from all of Egypt [a country representing the pagan world to be sure].
Now let's think a minute … Easter and Palm Sunday come at the same time when the Jewish folks celebrate Passover. Could there be any linkage here?
Here is a question: Did the Passover celebration ever change? Could that have anything to do with what the Jesus followers do?
Could be! How?
Well, the information we have here at the window says the Passover seder use to include sharing of lamb meat at the table. Today, only a shank bone is used to represent the lamb. The change appears to have come just under about 2000 years ago.
Add to this something else curious, a Greek word found its way into the Passover celebration. Jewish folks are mostly unaware of this. But the Haggadah, the booklet with all the words and songs for Passover is typically all Hebrew, well, except for the one Greek word.
Why is that word important and what changed in the order of the Passover observance? Again, our information indicates that the seder, the meal and the events that take place at Passover, gained the use of three matzoth and a cloth bag commonly called 'unity bag' that is used to house the matzoth (flat bread made without yeast).
Okay, ready? The point, to make this brief, is that during the meal the head of the family gets up and takes out the center piece of flat bread and by pulling it out part way the bread is broken in half. The inner portion is returned to the bag and resides in the middle between the unbroken breads. The broken off portion is wrapped in a napkin or cloth and is shown to all and then is hidden. Later, a child or the children all around are asked to seek out this broken piece … this is called the Afikomen. Oh, by the way, that is the Greek word, it's not Hebrew.
The kids all search for the Afikomen and the one who finds it brings it back to the table and usually gets a little reward for their success! The head of the table removes the Afikomen ad breaks this into multiple smaller pieces which are distributed o everyone at the table. During the seder there are four cups of wine shared by all, each with a specific significance. At this time, everyone eats a piece of this Afikomen and drinks from the cup representing redemption.
The change in the seder is somewhat coincidental to the fall of the second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Since that time there has been no place for lambs to be sacrificed and no place for a Jew to make a sacrifice for the forgiveness of personal sin.
So, Afikomen means something like the 'expected one.' That is our paraphrase and it's the apparent, we think clear, intent of the use of the word is to signify a person who is expected to come. The anticipation is great and forward looking.
Time to reveal what is really happening here. The Unity bag contains three matzah. From a Messianic perspective you can hold the bag either way, but the three inside the unity represent Adonai, Messiah, and the Ruach HaKodesh (Spirit). Breaking the center matzoh is breaking the Son as was Messiah broken for the sins of all people. He was sacrificed, died, buried like the Afikomen is hidden in its shroud of a napkin, found, revealed, and shared by all for the sake of redemption. That is very much a parallel to the real event that Easter goers are celebrating … not the end or death, but the redemption, and a single lamb slain for all and for all time. A Temple is no longer necessary.
This means that every year the Jewish population is celebrating their Messiah's actions on their behalf, what Yeshua did, and really for all people.
During the week when Yeshua (Jesus) entered Jerusalem for his last time [during that era], he rode on a donkey along a way, a road, that is the same path that lambs used to arrive at the Temple for Passover sacrifice. Jews would watch the lambs come in and sometimes, as we're told, would put palm fronds down along the way to honor the sheep.
Messiah thus appears to have given Himself for a sacrifice on an execution stake outside the city at the same time the Passover sheep were being slain for sacrifice in the Temple … all this IS Passover and it's all one and the same event. This is no mere coincidence.
The irony is that the Jewish population has been perplexed concerning the loss of their Temple and a move is afoot to rebuild that structure, and soon! But in reality, every year the bread and wine signify the one and only sacrifice by a mediator that is both Jewish and one who links all the faithful, should they care to see this wonderful illustration link all in the unity … it's in the bag. Simple and been there for two millennia. Did you know this? Interesting isn't it?!
While you are at it, if you share this with a friend, have them take a look at Isaiah 53 … matzoh are 'pierced and striped.' Hmmmm, kind of like a nugget of something real interesting!
Tell a friend … it's all good news!
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Whats Good About Goodbye?
Every face in the street, everyone that I meet
I think its you in disguise
I hear sweet angels sing, lifes a radiant thing
I'm bewitched and tantalized, yeah
What's good about goodbye?
No one ever told me
What's good about goodbye?
Wish you could hold me
Nothing fair about fairwell
Nothing fair at all
What's good about goodbye?
Nothing at all
I'd be fooling myself, chasing anyone else
It's you that I prize
Why praise to heaven above, why praising God for sweet love?
When it's you I idolize
What's good, what's good
What's good about goodbye?
What's good, what's good
I feel bad about good goodbye
No truth in the rumour that parting is sweet
You lose your sense of humour, you feel incomplete
Theres heaven in hello, he'll in goodbye
Now that you're leaving, Id rather die


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There is a childrens club which offers table tennis, water polo and other pool games which take place around the family pool area. Evening entertainment for the children includes a disco from 20.00 in the lounge bar. This is followed by live music and variety performances which the whole family is sure to enjoy.
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Business Improvement Manager - Analox Ltd
I left college with A Levels, but had no idea what I wanted to do. I ended up trying various jobs - Steel Foundry, Pubs, Logistics Planner etc... then I joined Analox, primarily because I'd be able to see more of my Grandparents who lived in Stokesley!
I worked in Final Test and Despatch initially, before I got the opportunity to progress into the Quality role, which I now class as my "trade". I enjoy driving the business on to continuously improve how we work and it gives me a buzz to see the positive difference it can make to everyone involved.
The business is much changed from when I joined, mostly in a positive way. I'm proud to have been involved in the improvement and growth of the business and look forward to more of it!
Favourite product: A50 - This is our flagship product in my time at Analox, reliable, versatile and I've seen it in various sports stadiums in the UK. Sounds a bit like me actually.
Did you know? I'm a Gold season ticket holder at Middlesbrough FC – 20 years and counting!
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Stevie Wonder Works toward Pro-Visually Impaired Global Copyright Laws
Children's literacy is one of the most important issues facing us today. Fortunately, many groups, organizations, and individuals are dedicated to reversing the staggering statistics. However, as hard as people are working to get kids reading, there are some kids—such as the visually- impaired ones—who get left out. Thanks to Stevie Wonder, though, visually-impaired literacy is getting some of the attention it deserves.
Read more on Stevie Wonder Works toward Pro-Visually Impaired Global Copyright Laws…
Health Benefits of Choosing Good Friends
An author, researcher, and humanitarian, not only have I come across the benefits of friendship in my work, but I've experienced them personally. It's important to be aware of other research which suggests that one should be careful to select positive friends, as the stress that comes from bad friends can negate the health benefits of having their friendship.
iStoryTime of DreamWorks Animation Fame Releases New Book for Deaf Children
As many of you know, my award-winning tale Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has now been released as an app for the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad. I am more than thrilled to say the least!
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Danny the Dragon Supports Deaf Literacy
A passionate literacy advocate, I was alarmed by the literacy statistic among the deaf, and now I've begun raising support for education for deaf children. Upon the release of my Danny the Dragon DREAMS, the proceeds of my Danny the Dragon DVD, which features a signed reading of the book for deaf children, will be donated to the local deaf children's school, Blossom's Montessori School for the Deaf in Clearwater, Florida. I'm very happy that I'm able to do something to improve deaf education!
Creating a Memorable Main Character in Your Children's Book
As a children's author, I'm often pleased to find that I've inspired children and adults to write children's stories of their own. A question they wonder is what exactly makes a good children's book. It's important that a children's book have a charming protagonist with whom readers can identify. It seems that children tend to literally identify with characters they love; in their imagination and games, they often pretend they are indeed the beloved protagonists of their favorite movies, TV shows, and books.
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Danny the Dragon Supports "The Cure"
A lovely response to a donation of my Danny the Dragon materials to a cause that I support dearly.
I came across a review for Tina Turbin's book Danny The Dragon "Meets Jimmy" on my friend's blog. Because I have a child her son's age and a child a bit younger, and because I trust her opinion on books that we will enjoy, I did not hesitate to order a copy of the book and audio CD for my own children. I have two kids, ages 4 and 2, who are bookophiles and I know they will love their book!
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD – Featured in Booklist!
I'm really pleased and happy to share a review of my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD in the well-known and highly-regarded publication: Booklist.
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I Can Do Anything by The Luster Family
Deb Luster, an entrepreneur, woman with a purpose, mother, and proven executive published with her family their first book in November 2004, I Can Do Anything. If you live in her neighborhood, you'll recognize many familiar faces along with her own three children in this creative picture book.
Danny the Dragon – A Judge's Commentary
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy was entered in the 17th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards. Below I am sharing with you a wonderful, professional judge's commentary on the book:
"What a terrific cover illustration! Danny the Dragon is wonderfully drawn and is sure to appeal to kid readers; Skipper and Jimmy are wonderfully drawn, too. The interior illustrations are as wonderful: bold, bright, comical, full of amazing detail, quirkily fun – wonderful for the story and wonderful on their own. The story itself is delightful. What child wouldn't be intrigued by a talking shell – that turns out to house a talking dragon? Kids will love that the mother very calmly and casually invites Danny and Skipper to stay for dinner and even agrees to let the dragon spend the night. (They'll wish their own moms would be so accommodating.) Danny is loveable and polite (a nice, subtle lesson in manners for the kids reading this book); Jimmy and Sally's reactions to his appearance in their household ring true (it's also nice that they're shown, without comment, cleaning up after themselves – a nice lesson for kid readers that is done subtly enough to not seem like a lesson). The story sets up itself for a series of future adventures. Children will enjoy reading about Danny again and again."
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By Student Minister Willie Muhammad
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan once again delivered a powerful lecture at our annual Saviours' Day Convention, which is the Crowing Event of Black History Month! The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan touched on a variety of subjects that touched the hearts and minds of many. As usual a day after he delivered this lecture the media attack dogs following their orders write articles yet again trying to link the truth the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke to the label of Anti-Semitism. Jack Crowe of the National Review penned an article titled, "Farrakhan Praises Omar's Anti-Semitic Remarks: 'Shake Up That Corrupt House'." Mr. Crowe writes…
"Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan on Sunday praised Representative Ilhan Omar's (D., Minn.) recent endorsement of an anti-Semitic trope and urged the freshman lawmaker not to bow to pressure from critics. "Ms. Omar from Somalia – she started talking about 'the Benjamins' and they are trying to make her apologize. Sweetheart, don't do that. Pardon me for calling you sweetheart, but you do have a sweet heart. You sure are using it to shake the government up, but you have nothing to apologize for," Farrakhan said during his annual Saviour's Day address in Chicago, in comments first reported by the Washington Free Beacon."
He continues, "Israel and AIPAC pays off senators and congressmen to do their bidding, so you're not lying. So if you're not lying, stop laying down. You were sent there by the people to shake up that corrupt House," he added."
What's sad about the pressure that Representative Ilhan Omar's (D., Minn.) came under is that it came from a media that is AFRAID to tell the truth when it comes to the powerful influence of the Israeli lobby on the American government. The cowardice of the media does a great disservice to the American citizenry and to the often touted "democratic government." The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan while being interviewed on WVON chided the media for its cowardice. Here is the clip which is titled, "Minister Farrakhan Blasts Media & Reporters During Radio Interview Commercial Break."
As mentioned during the opening plenary session of Saviours' Day. Those who love the truth and the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan must fight back their lies about him with truth. So below I have posted bullet points taken from a scholarly research article written by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt titled, "The Israel Lobby." The piece derives from a book of the same name that John Mearsheimer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, and Stephen Walt, Professor of International Relations at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, published in late August 2007. It was a New York Times Best Seller.
Nearly everything the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has said about the Israeli lobbies' influence over the American government is borne witness to by these two scholars. I would HIGHLY encourage those who read this article to read the full report. I will post the link to the report as well as other resources that we can use in our defense of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam below.
- AIPAC listed as one of the MOST powerful lobbies by members of US Congress
Jewish Americans have set up an impressive array of organisations to influence American foreign policy, of which AIPAC is the most powerful and best known. In 1997, Fortune magazine asked members of Congress and their staffs to list the most powerful lobbies in Washington. AIPAC was ranked second behind the American Association of Retired People, but ahead of the AFL-CIO and the National Rifle Association. A National Journal study in March 2005 reached a similar conclusion, placing AIPAC in second place (tied with AARP) in the Washington 'muscle rankings'.
- Israeli Lobby's Strategy
The Lobby pursues two broad strategies. First, it wields its significant influence in Washington, pressuring both Congress and the executive branch. Whatever an individual lawmaker or policymaker's own views may be, the Lobby tries to make supporting Israel the 'smart' choice. Second, it strives to ensure that public discourse portrays Israel in a positive light, by repeating myths about its founding and by promoting its point of view in policy debates. The goal is to prevent critical comments from getting a fair hearing in the political arena. Controlling the debate is essential to guaranteeing US support, because a candid discussion of US-Israeli relations might lead Americans to favour a different policy.
- Members of Congress are AFRAID to be critical of unjust Israeli policies and practices.
A key pillar of the Lobby's effectiveness is its influence in Congress, where Israel is virtually immune from criticism. This in itself is remarkable, because Congress rarely shies away from contentious issues. Where Israel is concerned, however, potential critics fall silent. One reason is that some key members are Christian Zionists like Dick Armey, who said in September 2002: 'My No. 1 priority in foreign policy is to protect Israel.' One might think that the No. 1 priority for any congressman would be to protect America. There are also Jewish senators and congressmen who work to ensure that US foreign policy supports Israel's interests.
- AIPAC used MONEY to reward those friendly to Israel and punish those who are not
AIPAC itself, however, forms the core of the Lobby's influence in Congress. Its success is due to its ability to reward legislators and congressional candidates who support its agenda, and to punish those who challenge it. Money is critical to US elections (as the scandal over the lobbyist Jack Abramoff's shady dealings reminds us), and AIPAC makes sure that its friends get strong financial support from the many pro-Israel political action committees. Anyone who is seen as hostile to Israel can be sure that AIPAC will direct campaign contributions to his or her political opponents. AIPAC also organises letter-writing campaigns and encourages newspaper editors to endorse pro-Israel candidates.
There is no doubt about the efficacy of these tactics. Here is one example: in the 1984 elections, AIPAC helped defeat Senator Charles Percy from Illinois, who, according to a prominent Lobby figure, had 'displayed insensitivity and even hostility to our concerns'. Thomas Dine, the head of AIPAC at the time, explained what happened: 'All the Jews in America, from coast to coast, gathered to oust Percy. And the American politicians – those who hold public positions now, and those who aspire – got the message.'
- AIPAC is an unofficial arm of the Israeli government
The bottom line is that AIPAC, a de facto agent for a foreign government, has a stranglehold on Congress, with the result that US policy towards Israel is not debated there, even though that policy has important consequences for the entire world. In other words, one of the three main branches of the government is firmly committed to supporting Israel. As one former Democratic senator, Ernest Hollings, noted on leaving office, 'you can't have an Israeli policy other than what AIPAC gives you around here.' Or as Ariel Sharon once told an American audience, 'when people ask me how they can help Israel, I tell them: "Help AIPAC."'
- Israeli Lobby discourages public debate about its influence over the American government
The Lobby doesn't want an open debate, of course, because that might lead Americans to question the level of support they provide. Accordingly, pro-Israel organisations work hard to influence the institutions that do most to shape popular opinion.
- Israel Lobby Controls US Media
The Lobby's perspective prevails in the mainstream media: the debate among Middle East pundits, the journalist Eric Alterman writes, is 'dominated by people who cannot imagine criticising Israel'. He lists 61 'columnists and commentators who can be counted on to support Israel reflexively and without qualification'. Conversely, he found just five pundits who consistently criticise Israeli actions or endorse Arab positions. Newspapers occasionally publish guest op-eds challenging Israeli policy, but the balance of opinion clearly favours the other side. It is hard to imagine any mainstream media outlet in the United States publishing a piece like this one.
Shamir, Sharon, Bibi – whatever those guys want is pretty much fine by me,' Robert Bartley once remarked. Not surprisingly, his newspaper, the Wall Street Journal, along with other prominent papers like the Chicago Sun-Times and the Washington Times, regularly runs editorials that strongly support Israel. Magazines like Commentary, the New Republic and the Weekly Standard defend Israel at every turn.
Editorial bias is also found in papers like the New York Times, which occasionally criticises Israeli policies and sometimes concedes that the Palestinians have legitimate grievances, but is not even-handed. In his memoirs the paper's former executive editor Max Frankel acknowledges the impact his own attitude had on his editorial decisions: 'I was much more deeply devoted to Israel than I dared to assert … Fortified by my knowledge of Israel and my friendships there, I myself wrote most of our Middle East commentaries. As more Arab than Jewish readers recognised, I wrote them from a pro-Israel perspective.'
- Israel Lobby Stifles Critical Thinking on College & University Campuses
Where the Lobby has had the most difficulty is in stifling debate on university campuses. In the 1990s, when the Oslo peace process was underway, there was only mild criticism of Israel, but it grew stronger with Oslo's collapse and Sharon's access to power, becoming quite vociferous when the IDF reoccupied the West Bank in spring 2002 and employed massive force to subdue the second intifada.
The Lobby moved immediately to 'take back the campuses'. New groups sprang up, like the Caravan for Democracy, which brought Israeli speakers to US colleges. Established groups like the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and Hillel joined in, and a new group, the Israel on Campus Coalition, was formed to co-ordinate the many bodies that now sought to put Israel's case. Finally, AIPAC more than tripled its spending on programmes to monitor university activities and to train young advocates, in order to 'vastly expand the number of students involved on campus … in the national pro-Israel effort'.
The Lobby also monitors what professors write and teach. In September 2002, Martin Kramer and Daniel Pipes, two passionately pro-Israel neo-conservatives, established a website (Campus Watch) that posted dossiers on suspect academics and encouraged students to report remarks or behaviour that might be considered hostile to Israel. This transparent attempt to blacklist and intimidate scholars provoked a harsh reaction and Pipes and Kramer later removed the dossiers, but the website still invites students to report 'anti-Israel' activity.
- Israel Lobbies uses Anti-Semitism to silence critique
No discussion of the Lobby would be complete without an examination of one of its most powerful weapons: the charge of anti-semitism. Anyone who criticises Israel's actions or argues that pro-Israel groups have significant influence over US Middle Eastern policy – an influence AIPAC celebrates – stands a good chance of being labelled an anti-semite. Indeed, anyone who merely claims that there is an Israel Lobby runs the risk of being charged with anti-semitism, even though the Israeli media refer to America's 'Jewish Lobby'. In other words, the Lobby first boasts of its influence and then attacks anyone who calls attention to it. It's a very effective tactic: anti-semitism is something no one wants to be accused of.
I'd like to close with recapping one of the above bullet points that reveals why members of Synagogue of Satan hate the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and seek to silence him. The report states…
"The Lobby doesn't want an open debate, of course, because that might lead Americans to question the level of support they provide. Accordingly, pro-Israel organisations work hard to influence the institutions that do most to shape popular opinion."
The words of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan sheds light on the FEAR of the Synagogue of Satan in part 25 of the Time and What Must Be Done.
"How does a Lie and a Liar become exposed? The answer is: By one who knows The Truth, and has the courage to tell The Truth, and a willingness to face the opposition coming from The Liar whose fear is "being exposed."
The showdown is inevitable because one of the purposes for the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's birth into this world is tied to this fight. He is the Archangel Michael that is born to stand for God and make war with the beast. The controversy that we read about in the pages of the New Testament that involves Jesus and the Jewish leadership of that time. Did not take place thousands of years ago like we have been taught, it is happening right now in front of our eyes!
Dear readers please take some time to read this report and watch this YouTube documentary about the Israeli Lobby.
Additional Resources
~The Israel Lobby by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt
~Inside USA – Lobbying for Israel – 05 April 08 – Parts 1- 5
Pt.25: The Lie and The Liar Must Be Exposed (1) Min. Louis Farrakhan: The Time & What Must Be Done


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Since 1995, Tom Caron has been a studio host on NESN, covering the Boston Red Sox, Bruins and play-by-play announcing for college hockey. His weekly column on the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots runs on Tuesdays in the Portland Press Herald.
A graduate of Lewiston High School, he began his broadcasting career in upstate New York, covering the Montreal Canadiens and Expos but eventually moved to Portland, anchoring sports segments for WGME from 1988 to 1993. Before leaving Maine for NESN, Caron was the play-by-play radio announcer for the Portland Pirates in their Calder Cup championship season, work that earned him a spot in the Pirates Hall of Fame. He has also won three New England Emmys, and a number of other media awards for his work in hockey broadcasting.
There's a lot of new office space under construction or in the pipeline for Portland and surrounding towns: Wex's new HQ on the waterfront, a mixed-use development including offices at Widgery and Union Wharfs, and Rock Row in Westbrook. A panel of local experts with look at how a boom in office space will affect the real estate market for existing commercial spaces and start to tackle the issue that confounds every growing city: with an influx of commuters, how long will we be sitting in traffic and where will everyone park?
Story: https://www.pressherald.com/2018/10/17/business-breakfast-forum-office-park-portland-2/
Press Herald Business Editor Carol Coultas moderated the debate on October 10, 2018 at the University of New England, with columnist Bill Nemitz and Editorial Page Editor Greg Kesich as panelists. Candidates were Alan Caron(I), Terry Hayes (I), Janet Mills (D) and Shawn Moody (R).
Read the coverage of the debate at https://www.pressherald.com/2018/10/10/candidates-for-governor-will-debate-in-portland-tonight-and-well-be-streaming-it-live/
In this episode, state Rep. Ken Fredette talks about growing up in northern Maine and his history of public service.
In this episode, former state Rep. Diane Russell talks about roots in Bryant Pond, learning to shoot guns and her tight-knit family.
In this episode, Attorney General Janet Mills talks about her well-known family and her iconoclastic spirit.
This is a recording of the Maine Cannabis Report Live event held May 23rd at the Port City Music Hall.
The topic today is "Ready for Recreational"
The guests are:
Scott Durst, the founder, Durst Security Group specializes in cannabis business security in Maine.
Thomas Mourmouras, managing partner, Fiscal Therapy Financial, a marijuana-focused business consulting firm
Erik Peters, chief operating officer, GHM Insurance in Waterville
And Jacques Santucci, Principal, Nucleus One, a consulting firm specializing in performance and management in the cannabis industry Santucci is also a co-founder of Wellness Connection of Maine, a medical dispensary with four locations.
The moderator is Portland Press Herald reporter Penelope Overton.
Staff reporter Penelope Overton and an experienced panel discusses one of Maine's newest growth industries: medical marijuana. The panel explores what business opportunities exist in this market, how the caregiver network has evolved, proposed state legislation and rules that could transform the industry, and how the launch of Maine's recreational market could impact patient access, demand and business opportunities.
On the panel:
Catherine Lewis, chair of the board, Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine
Patricia Rosi, CEO, Wellness Connection of Maine, the state's largest group of medical marijuana dispensaries
Eric Brakey, Republican senator from District 20 (Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls)
Peter Mourmouras, founder, The Tax Doctor, a tax and financial consulting practice
As the latest session of the legislature closed this year, reporter Eric Russell was watching how lawmakers would respond to the opioid addiction and overdose crisis. Last year, 376 Mainers died after taking some form of prescription or street-bought painkiller: things like OxyContin, fentanyl, heroin, or a combination of drugs. Russell was the lead writer for Portland Press Herald's Lost, a chronicle of how addiction and death impacts communities as a whole, and thought the urgency of the issue would result in legal changes and ... it didn't.
In this episode, Russell explains to social media editor Jim Patrick how ongoing narcotic addiction spread into the mainstream and they discuss how framing the issue as a moral crisis is impeding meaningful change.
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Medicaid is the country's largest public healthcare system. It made up 17% of the federal budget last year. The program subsidizes healthcare costs for people with low incomes, people with disabilities, and families with children. While Medicaid is mainly funded by the US government, states provide funding too. That means enrollment criteria and costs change from state to state and from year to year depending on state policy.
So sometimes it gets a little confusing. Health and human services reporter Joe Lawlor sat down with editorial page editor Greg Kesich to untangle the overlapping systems and detail the recent and upcoming changes to MaineCare, the state's name for its Medicaid administration program.
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For this week's episode, Portland Press Herald City Hall reporter Randy Billings joined Editorial Page Editor Greg Kesich to explain our city's unique government structure and how it may contribute to drama in a municipal government with no partisan difference.
This week's fight was over the city budget... kind of. The city council passed a $240 million annual budget with a very small cut (.02% of the budget) that exposed deep discord: they eliminated a position for Mayor Ethan Strimling's assistant, which was held by Jason Shedlock. Now Strimling is threatening to veto, an act that would likely be symbolic since the council has the right to override.
The arrangement of our city council, mayor, and city manager has lead to confusion over job roles and decision making power. On this episode Billings opens up his reporter's notebook from the fraught budget debate, explains why the two men who have held the new-ish role of elected mayor have interpreted the job description differently, and how the city might solve this confusing issue.
Portland Press Herald reporters Ed Murphy and Matt Byrne discuss in detail the case of Anthony Sanborn Jr., released on bail after serving 25 years for a 1989 murder. They talk about the circumstances of the crime, and the new evidence that led to his release. They also describe the dramatic moments in the courtroom when Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler announced the decision.
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The Introduction to NDT course is a course taught by industry icon Chuck Hellier, who literally wrote the book on NDT training. Intro to NDT is perfect for people who want to search through specific questions they have for NDT or get a general overview of the industry.
This is a four hour sequential course that will take the learner through several training modules of the major NDT methods (MT,PT,RT,UT,VT) with a quiz at the end of each. The learner will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end ot the course verifying that they successfully reviewed all of the material.
The Introduction to NDT course is designed to familiarize students with the major Nondestructive Testing disciplines:
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It also presents the benefits and limitations of each method as well as an overview of the various discontinuities that may be encountered. There are also examples of different applications stressing the most appropriate methods to be used. This is an ideal program for those who are interested in gaining a basic understanding of the technology and is especially beneficial for managers, engineers, auditors, supervisors and other personnel who will not actually be performing the examinations. This course is perfect for a manager who needs an understanding of nondestructive testing or a prospective student that wants to see if NDT is right for them.
NOTE: There is Recommended Reading assigned at the beginning of the course.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II is an extension of UT Level I and delves into the theory and principles to a much greater depth.
After a review of the basic UT Level I subjects, variables such as beam profile, dead, near and far zones, acoustic impedance, absorption and scattering are presented. Other subjects essential for performing angle beam inspection of welds, including mode conversion, refraction, and attenuation, are covered. Calibration of the UT instruments is demonstrated as well as the examination of several test specimens. Immersion and through transmission are discusses along with a variety of other techniques. The evaluation and interpretation of test results along with the need for complete and accurate test reporting are presented.
This is an essential course for those practitioners who will be pursuing a career in Ultrasonic Testing and for those striving for certification as a Level II.
NDTclassroom.com's Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II training is now available. Level I will be available in the near future.
UT Level II a completely video based online course taught by Tim MacInnis that covers:
Please click on the video to the right to view an introduction.
This course meets the reccomendations for training laid out in SNT-TC-1A and covers the Body of Knowledge for CP-105.
NOTE: There is REQUIRED READING assigned at the beginning of the course. Reading assignments will be prepared and provided to each student with a list of references and books relative to the subjects. Self-study will be strongly encouraged which will add to the overall training time to be credited. It will also better prepare the student for the practical lab/'hands-on" session to follow. It will be the responsibility of the student to maintain a log of self-study time. It is recommended that the applicable Level III be involved and sign off the assignments as completed. This should become a part of the training records for use with subsequent certifications.
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In The Name Of The Most Merciful
The expansion of knowledge and the contraction of distance invariably bring with them challenges which re-define, on a continuous basis, our outlook on life and indeed, our perspective on the world.
The acquisition of knowledge is a fundamental tenet in Islam, proof of which is overwhelming. It suffices in this context, however, to say that without knowledge and education, man has no future. Indeed, some of us today, Alhamdullilah, have had the opportunity to literally experience the saying of the noble Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) 'Gain knowledge, even if means traveling to China'.
Though not having reached China, my journey to study law took me to Malaysia and ended in the United Kingdom, where I completed my undergraduate study. An experience that was entirely unique in every way and at the same time challenging as well as fulfilling. It is this last leg of the journey that I intend to share with those on the same path, hoping to give them an idea of what to expect and allow them to make their own preparations.
Much has already been said about the education and living standards in Malaysia, and indeed much will be said by those who are experiencing it. However, leaving Malaysia and landing on soil that is much different from it was not an all exciting and fancy holiday.
The law course was based on a 1+2 or 2+1 option allowing the student to either complete the final 2 years or final year respectively in the UK, myself having opted for the latter. For those on the same path, there will be many challenges to face in several contexts. In order to give a clear picture of what is involved; I will just mention some of the most important points to give a general idea so as not ruin the excitement.
Common to every student on the same path, it began with an intention to pursue further education in the academic field, and it is important for this intention to remain till the purpose is achieved. Academic standards in the two countries vary, and so do modes of teaching and research. Universities in the UK are generally research oriented and this culture of early responsibility is developed in the students from the very first year through greater emphasis on self study and individual research for both resources and subject matter. For a law student, this is definitely more advantageous. In Malaysia, the system tends to focus on the conventional mode of 'teaching' the student and providing the resources leaving little room for individual research and sourcing of information. Both do have their advantages, as in Malaysia; there is a greater level of individual attention due to the small size of the class, and eventually the academic standards do balance out.
However, transferring in the final year means that you have to be prepared to easily adapt to a new academic lifestyle in terms of being able to quickly learn how things are done in the UK universities from finding books in their relatively large libraries to learning how the system works, finding where things are and what is expected of you. This settling in and getting to know the place in your final year does sometimes cause difficulty in keeping up, as compared to your UK colleagues who are well settled and trained to know and use the facilities provided by the university, since they've been there from the beginning. In other words, academically you are at par with the rest, but otherwise, it is your first year in a new country and new institution, so you are faced with all the non-academic issues in your third year that would normally be dealt with in your first year, leaving you well settled in by the third.
The non-academic challenges are greater in proportion and involve things like finding the right lecture theatres and attending lectures on time, registering on the right modules, choosing the right subjects, paying your fees to being able to find your way back to your room! The challenge is learning to find your way around the campus and around the city to learning to find your way around the library and resources. One can say that it is definitely inevitable, but early preparation and knowing what to expect can certainly minimize your chances of getting lost, confused and demoralized. Early physical and mental preparation in this regard involves, being aware of at least what subjects you wish to enroll for in your year(s) in the university of your choice and arranging your fees and accommodation if possible in advance. Another, important preparation one can make to deal with the change is to travel to your chosen destination at least two weeks before beginning your classes. This time is invaluable in giving you the opportunity to know the transport system, the campus, the library and shopping areas to buy your basic amenities and rations and lastly to accustom yourself to the notorious English weather! Practically, you can make your life easier if you do exactly what is done, when you first leave home.
Another important challenge is the culture-shock which is quite intense if one has settled in quite well in Malaysia. The pleasant Malaysian culture with its relatively greater warmth and respect for social values is a comforting zone especially for a Muslim to live. Malaysia does provide, without a doubt, a conducive and friendly environment to study in which is truly a memorable experience. England on the other hand, with its permissive culture and perceived lack of social values is difficult to deal with initially and this makes integration into the society more challenging. However, with time, you learn to deal with the culture and environment appropriately.
The cost of living is yet another change that one has to deal with. With the exchange value, your spending in the UK is seven times more than that of Malaysia. However, the advantage in the UK is that as a student it is fairly easy to find a part-time job to sustain part of your expenses, an opportunity not so easily if at all available in Malaysia. It is inevitable though, that costs in terms of value does increase as you shift from a quickly developing economy to a rather advanced economy.
Post graduation concern is particularly important for those not wishing to return home to develop their careers. By transferring to a UK university, you will have spent a year or even less than that in that particular country (that is if you have transferred for your final year). You will most probably be granted a visa only for one year and before it expires you should be able to secure employment which will grant you a work permit or consider postgraduate study. If not you will have to return home. There are opportunities to extend your visa and more research should be done on this and the student is advised at least to be aware of this.
Last but not least, though it may sound surprising, the opportunity to practice Shia Islam in the UK is easier due to the existence of established communities. Though the student community in Malaysia to date is doing an excellent job in providing for the spiritual and social requirements, the establishment of community centers across the UK and relatively larger communities does provide a greater access and comfort, an experience that resembles that of home, especially during the warm month of Mahe Ramadhan and the activity of Mahe Muharram. The universities also generally have very active Ahlul Bayt (as) societies, which you are encouraged to join to be able to make friends quickly and get help when necessary.
All in all, the transfer is something that needs to be experienced to be fully understood and valued. It provides not only a fulfilling academic experience, but in my opinion a greater fulfillment in learning about yourself and the variety of people and cultures of the world. It is an experience that not only challenges your academic resolve, but greater still it challenges your very beliefs and outlook on life giving you a broader and more profound perspective thus placing you in a better position to make better choices, giving you an invaluable edge in all areas of your life.
It is best that the prospective students basically do their research thoroughly and exhaustively, leaving no stone unturned. The decision you make should me an informed one, because you are in the 'driver's seat' once you leave home. It is also advisable to be transparent and communicate with your parents and sponsors at all stages in order to keep them informed and aware.


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This old Japanese White Pine, I have named Resukyū (レスキュー ) has been in the collection for ~2 decades. It was 'rescued', as a potted nursery plant, from a coastal nursery where it was in poor condition. I was attracted to this pine due mainly to the very neat graft union and the foliage colour. Some years latter, after a period of recovery, it flowered for the first time with bright crimson inflorescence.
It spent two years under the care of Shannon Young, at the Canberra Arboritum. I was fortunate to have Shannon and Pavel Slovák work on the bonsai as part of a demo at the Arboretum.


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The expectations were high. But what came out of the mini-summit between the leaders of Germany and France was scarcely reassuring. As Bernd Riegert writes, however, there were grounds for such an outcome.
The leaders of Germany and France represent the two most important economies in the eurozone, the 17-member bloc which uses the euro as its currency. Their words carry weight, and hyper-nervous financial markets were waiting with baited breath leading up to their meeting in Paris.
The two leaders met to devise new measures to build a modicum of trust in European stock markets and demonstrate a sense of leadership in Europe. It came just days after stock markets saw dramatic losses on the back of betting against Spain, Italy and France.
Their meeting, which explicitly should not be understood as a crisis summit, came at an unfortunate time - on Tuesday it was announced that the German economy had lost momentum. The French economy, meanwhile, was stagnating. If the eurozone slips back into recession, the debt crisis will take a turn for the worse.
Deutsche Welle's Bernd Riegert
So what could Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Nicolas Sarkozy achieve under such circumstances and high expectations?
Neither was able to offer a panacea, opting rather to repeat their messages following a eurozone summit in late July: The instruments allowing eurozone economies to borrow money to service their debt should be extended and stabilized; national economic and financial policies should be better coordinated; budgets should be consolidated; the 17 euro countries should form a new working group with regular summits and appoint a chairman; and all euro countries should have a legislated debt brake, enshrining balanced budgets in national laws.
Eurobonds a no-go
Both Merkel and Sarkozy rejected introducing eurobonds, which would supersede bonds issued by individual eurozone governments. The French president said such a tool could feasibly be introduced further down the path of European integration - much, much further - but not at this time of crisis. Financial markets will not react favorably to such a clear rejection.
Merkel, left, and Sarkozy both rejected eurobonds
These eurobonds, which the markets allegedly would like to see introduced, will be fiercely discussed in Germany, including within the governing coalition of Merkel's Christian Democrats and the liberal Free Democrats.
The ministers for finance and economics have already both rejected calls for eurobonds coming from the opposition Social Democrats. The experts, meanwhile, have been unable to find consensus on whether eurobonds could actually deal with the debt crisis.
Would they lead to rising costs for Germany, or a real and lasting solution to the eurozone's debt woes? No one can answer this question with absolute certainty.
A somewhat decisive appraisal of eurobonds has come from Germany's leading financial institution, Deutsche Bank, which had a place at the summit table in Brussels in July. The bank's chief economist judged that eurobonds quite simply were not the answer.
Author: Bernd Riegert / dfm
Editor: David Levitz
The leaders of France and Germany have called for closer coordination on economic policy in the eurozone. They said they want all eurozone countries to enshrine balanced budgets in their constitutions. (16.08.2011)
Growth in Europe's biggest economy slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2011, adding to signs that the global recovery is losing momentum as EU leaders struggle to get a grip on eurozone debt. (16.08.2011)


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The present Thai government, upon assuming office, has stated that the promotion of democracy is one of its main policies. As a member of ASEAN, Thailand would like to see that other members have the same kind of policy in order to achieve a greater harmonization in politics. With the on-going economic crisis in the region, it is becoming more difficult to advocate Asian values to explain that economic prosperity should take precedence over the respect of human rights.
Since its inception, the ASEAN policy has been to resolve any problems through consultation and consensus. The corner stone of this policy is the non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. When Burma joined ASEAN, many, including western countries, strongly criticized that the admission amounted to the recognition of a brutal regime whose complete disregard of human rights is notorious and well established. The admission would weaken the Association as the new member is considered as a pariah in the world community. Anyhow, ASEAN justified its action in terms of geo-politics and pragmatism. One hopeful note was that it would be more effective to engage and express understanding in order to influence any positive change in that country. That policy was called constructive engagement to paraphrase the early American policy to oppose sanction against apartheid.
The constructive-engagement policy is obviously to be desired as it yields non- tangible, or even negative, results. The SPDC has since then increased its repression of the opposition. More of the NDL members have been coerced to resign or imprisoned. No progress has been made to address the need of the ethnic nationals. All political and economic powers are concentrated in the hands of military leaders. Political information is provided or controlled by the SPDC regime. Freedom of expression is considered as subversive. Fear prevails at all levels of life.
When facing with the obvious, Mr. Surin Pitsuwan, the Thai Foreign Minister, would like to see some change in the official position of ASEAN with respect to Burma. Early last year, he proposed a new approach dubbed "flexible engagement". This policy would replace the current policy of constructive engagement. It would somewhat weaken the strict policy of non-interference on the internal affairs of member-states. The engagement would be flexible and frank discussions should be allowed in cases that the so-called internal affairs might have an impact on other member-state(s). The flexible engagement, according to its advocates, would be more effective in dealing with the situation given the current trends of globalization and liberalization.
Mr. Surin's proposal received a strong support of his Filipino counterpart. Mr. Siazon said that the non-interference policy is necessary but may not be sufficient when dealing with the issues of Burma and Kampuchea because that policy is sometimes considered as laissez faire. In deed in the case of Burma, there is a need to achieve progress through peaceful resolution of conflict thus improving the deteriorating relation between The European Union (EU) and ASEAN. That was the only open support the Thai Minister got from ASEAN colleagues. While other ministers preferred to discuss the proposal during their close-door ministerial meeting, it came as no surprise that the Burmese minister voice strong criticism of the proposal. In July 1998, he issued a statement expressing his view that the proposal was based on regrettable and wrong premises and not only was it contrary to basic tenets of ASEAN but it will also create misunderstanding among ASEAN members and may negatively affect bilateral relations. According to him, the expression of concern about the political situation in Burma and about the possible overflow of Burmese internal conflict to Thailand was unfounded speculation. He argued that the Thai-Burmese relations were at time tense but always smoothed out, moreover, Burma has no conflict with other members of ASEAN. He also pointed out that Thailand's investment in Burma was among the highest and was only third after the United Kingdom's and Singapore's. He mentioned that there were two important on-going projects namely: the construction of the Mandalay International Airport by Italthai Development Co. and the joint-venture between Unocal, Total and the Thai PTT to exploit the petroleum and natural gas in the Andaman sea. So ASEAN should not change its policy that would only suit the interest of the US and the EU who always wanted to interfere with the Burmese internal affairs.
It came as no surprise that Mr. Surin's proposal was turned down at the ASEAN ministerial meeting. ASEAN once again reaffirmed its policy of non-interference. With respect to Burma the constructive engagement policy was maintained with all its ambivalence. As a consolation, the meeting acknowledged the importance of frank discussions among the member-states. But unfortunately, the discussions about democracy and human rights in Burma could have been frank but remain unproductive.
There should be a minimum set of achievements before Burma would become an honorable member of ASEAN and be welcome back with dignity to fold of the international community. Some of these achievements may be as follows:
(1) the release of political prisoners,
(2) the cease-fire with minority groups,
(3) the stop of propaganda and persecution against the opposition,
(4) the guarantee of the freedoms of speech and of information,
(5) the genuine tripartite dialogue between SPDC, the opposition and the ethnic nationals in view of establishing a democratic regime within a precise timetable.
The international community can help improve the situation in Burma by being united and determined to apply both stick and carrot measures. The US and the EU (and may be later on the UN) should come up with both symbolic and concrete and enforceable economic, social and political sanctions. In the same time, proposal should be made to the SPDC that it is in the interest of the Burmese people to reach a political settlement and bring about a democratic regime. This settlement would allow for the implementation of a development plan in view of the improvement of the economic infrastructure of the country and the quality of life of the people in Burma with full participation of the international community and the Burmese and other nationals as a whole.
*The author is a member of the Election Commission of Thailand and was formerly an associate professor in electrical engineering at Chulalongkorn University.


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State-of-the-Art EMC Testing Laboratory Opens in Yokohama, Japan
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SGS announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art testing laboratory at Yokohama, Japan.
July 05, 2019
- SGS, the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has formally opened a new electrical and electronic product testing laboratory in Yokohama, Japan.
Located in Yokohama Business Park North Square, 1F 134 Godo-cho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, the facility is equipped to provide a comprehensive range of services covering safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), wireless and chemical testing.
The opening of this new 375 square meter laboratory represents a significant expansion in SGSs local ability to provide a one-stop facility for the testing of medical devices, IT equipment, industrial equipment and consumer electrics.
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Commenting on the expansion, Norihiro Ueda, Product Safety Manager, said: Our investment in developing new facilities at Yokohama supports our strategy to strengthen and develop our electrical and electronic testing services in Japan and to broaden our client base there. Current and future clients will benefit from a locally available service which guarantees competitiveness in the international markets and helps streamline and accelerate their routes to new markets.
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As much as we love the length and intensity our beloved false eyelashes give us, we don't love throwing a set away after a single use – especially when they can cost up to £20 a pair!
Good news for you false lash lovers then, because you can in fact clean and reuse your lashes to make them last much longer!
Here we have a super simple hack for giving your lashes a clean that takes less than half an hour, using a skincare item that has gain popularity in the last few years – micellar water.
By filling a small bowl with micellar water and leaving your lashes to soak for 15 minutes, you can wash away all traces of mascara, glue and grime from a day's wear.
All you have to do afterwards is leave the lashes to dry on a piece of kitchen roll to soak up excess water, before combing them through with an old mascara wand.
Lastly, go easy on the mascara application when it comes to reusing your false lashes, as thick coats of product can be incredibly difficult to remove, and can even distort the shape of the lashes when cleaning.


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Cast Iron Hot Gingerbread Cookie
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground cloves
Dash of salt
1/3 c. shortening
½ c. sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. molasses
4 slices fresh pineapple
Caramel ice cream topping (optional)
Cinnamon or butter pecan ice cream
Preheat oven to 350°. Using the softened butter, generously butter a 7-8" cast iron skillet or two individuals 5" cast iron skillets or 4 ½ x 3" greased casseroles. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside. In another medium bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on LOW for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl often. Beat in egg and molasses until combined. Bea in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remining flour mixture. Pour into the prepared skillets, spreading evenly. Bake skillets with dough until edges of cookie are set. Allow about 18 minutes for large skillet or 12-14 minutes for small skillets. IN another large skillet, cook pineapple slices in 1 Tbsp. hot butter over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool slightly (centers will fall slightly). If desired, cut up pineapple. Top gingerbread cookies with pineapple and, if desired, drizzle with ice cream topping. Serve with scoops of ice cream. Makes 4. (for 8 servings: double the recipe and use two 7-8" cast-iron skillets. (01 12 18)


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