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Indo-Japan nuclear deal isn't all it's made out to be, will mean little when implemented
The declaration at the India-Japan Summit falls considerably short of a nuclear deal. Whatever the potential benefits of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Japan may be, India has not achieved them today.
News of an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation between India and Japan has been met with much fanfare in the Indian media. The announcement came on the second morning of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's three-day trip to India to attend the ninth annual India-Japan Summit. Despite the celebratory tone in India, the fine print and context of what was agreed upon between the two nations is less than satisfactory and will mean little in practice.
The nuclear deal has been a sensitive subject between Delhi and Tokyo for the past five years. In 2005, the United States spearheaded the effort to recommence international nuclear commerce with India, urging the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to consider Delhi's excellent nuclear non-proliferation and safety credentials and make an exception for the South Asian country despite its refusal to accede to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The international legal infrastructure was in place by 2008, and India has since concluded several nuclear cooperation agreements enabling it to purchase nuclear equipment and fuel from the international market. Delhi's increasingly warm relations with Tokyo had led the former to believe that the latter would also ink such an accord once the United States and other major powers had done so. Mistakenly, as it turned out.
Japan holds an important position in international nuclear commerce. Over the years, the island nation has developed expertise in manufacturing several critical reactor components of high quality and become a key node in the supply chains of at least three of the major nuclear vendors, namely the French firm Areva and the American firms General Electric and Westinghouse.
Among the major players, only Russia's Rosatom and China's two major state-run nuclear vendors - China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) - are independent of Japanese components. As per Japan's strict export controls stipulating end-user certification and other conditions, US and French nuclear firms would first need the permission of their Japanese suppliers before doing business with India. Tokyo's consonance on nuclear cooperation with India thus achieved a greater import, not to mention the symbolic value India put on such an agreement as an indicator of its nuclear normalisation.
The declaration at the India-Japan Summit falls considerably short of a nuclear deal. The two sides merely signed a memorandum of understanding that has punted the legal and technical differences further down the road. In essence, this means that Japan has only agreed to the principle that it can conclude a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with India, that it will make an exception to its rule of not conducting nuclear commerce with a state that is not a signatory of the NPT. This is progress, no doubt, but what price Japan will extract for its concession in terms of technical requirements or how long the nuclear deal will take to operationalise is anyone's guess.
If the joint statement between the two countries is any indication, Japan's pound of flesh will probably include Indian concessions on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT). India's view has been that both these treaties perpetuate the nuclear apartheid regime of which the NPT forms the foundation. Although India has of its own volition declared a moratorium on future nuclear tests, being party to a legally binding agreement is a bridge too far from Delhi's perspective. Furthermore, a historical perspective on the fate of India's MoUs may be had by looking at the country's role in upgrading the Iranian port of Chabahar or its Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) contract.
Even if India and Japan had succeeded in signing a comprehensive civil nuclear cooperation agreement, the chances of it having much impact on India's nuclear energy sector are slim. As part of its agreement with the United States, India agreed to bring into force a nuclear liability law like all other states with nuclear facilities. However, Delhi's interpretation of liability, informed as it was by the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984, was not in congruence with the international standard that limited damages and made the operator solely responsible for economic compensation.
Consequently, no vendor is willing to enter the Indian nuclear market. Chairman Jeff Immelt stated categorically that he was not willing to expose his company to the risks Indian liability law required of nuclear suppliers, and Areva has slowed down its work at Jaitapur pending further clarifications regarding liability despite signing a pre-engineering agreement for the site with Larsen & Toubro in April 2015. Similarly, Westinghouse has been remarkably silent on its interest in India since January 2015 when US president Barack Obama and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi achieved an expensive and convoluted workaround on supplier liability by establishing an insurance pool for nuclear vendors.
The only benefit India is likely to accrue from an agreement on nuclear cooperation with Japan is the transfer of technology for reactor components, particularly Japan Steel Works' forging of large, single-plate reactor pressure vessels. India may also diversify its suppliers and develop its indigenous nuclear energy industry. While both of these are welcome developments, they will not amount to the rapid expansion of nuclear energy in India that was envisaged in the wake of the Indo-US nuclear deal in 2008. Another possible benefit, if Modi is capable of being so bold, is the acquisition of plutonium and spent nuclear fuel for use in India's Fast Breeder Reactors (FBR). This will expedite the introduction of thorium reactors in India, which are safer, cleaner, cheaper, and more proliferation-resistant than conventional reactors.
There is some debate about why Japan has made even this slightest of shifts in its position on nuclear cooperation with India. The Yomiuri Shimbum, arguably Japan's leading daily, suggests that China's forays in emerging as a major nuclear vendor has Tokyo worried. By various means, Beijing has acquired advanced Western technology and incorporated it into its own designs that are now being marketed to the world. China's large reserves of foreign exchange also allow it to extend generous lines of credit to its customers who would be happy with a greater range of international partners. Additionally, by retreating from the international nuclear market and refusing to supply major customers, Japan will lose its technological edge in the field as Britain has.
This is a plausible explanation but betrays the newspaper's conservative leanings more than reveal Tokyo's reasons: any argument along these lines must also take into account that there is still a large lobby against nuclear relations with a non-signatory of the NPT like India as well as the opposition to nuclear energy expansion in Japan; restarting the country's fleet of 43 idling reactors has itself been a challenge for the Abe government.
From an Indian point of view, there are strategic as well as economic considerations at play here. Abe is not unaware of this, but he must also be able to sell this deal to his domestic audience and have it approved by the Diet. It might be his thinking that this is best achieved in small, incremental steps as the MoU was. In the meantime, there is much Modi can do to maximise the gains from a nuclear deal with Japan when it comes. It involves reforming the Atomic Energy Act to allow active participation by the private sector, establishing a de facto and de jure independent regulatory authority, improving transparency in the nuclear sector, and amending India's nuclear liability to conform to international norms. Whatever the potential benefits of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Japan may be, India has not achieved them today.
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Members of the public and the horticulture industry have been warned to be vigilant, following the first sighting in Ireland of the oak processionary moth caterpillar (so-called because they move about in late spring and early summer in nose-to-tail processions).
The pest gives rise to many thousands of skin complaints annually in Europe when people come in contact with it.
The warning came from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which said swift action was taken to eradicate the pest (at an unnamed location).
Suspected sightings should be notified immediately to the Department by emailing to their email@example.com address. Early reports are critical to allow professionals quickly deal with oak processionary moth caterpillars, which pose a risk to the public, because the caterpillar hairs cause skin irritations, and sometimes serious health problems in people and pets.
The nuisance caused by the oak processionary caterpillar has grown considerably in continental countries, where the caterpillar has been found over the past 30 years.
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By Sami Zaptia.
London, 6 October 2016:
The Faiez Serraj-led Presidency Council/Government of National Accord (PC/GNA) has failed to make any real progress since March because it depends on specific militias in Western Libya for its survival. As a result of this dependency, it has failed to tackle head-on the issue of creating a unified national army under civilian control.
This was the view of one of the leading members of the UN-sponsored Libya Experts Forum, Zahi Mogherbi, in Tunis last week during a session on Libyan Security Sector Reform (SSR). The Forum aims to act as a think-tank and advisory body to any Libyan PC/GNA, and one of the areas it plans to present some policy papers on is Libyan Security Sector Reform.
The event was attended by a number of leading Libyan academics, experts, former ministers, Central Bank of Libya Board members and activists.
It was also attended by Taher Jehaimi, the PC/GNA's nominated Planning Minister who was a former Minister of Planning and Governor of the Central Bank of Libya in the Qaddafi era. Jehaimi had made the keynote speech at the opening of the Tunis event.
In an intervention at the Forum, Mogherbi had said that ''There are differences in priorities in SSR between what Libyans want and what the international community wants – especially after UNSMIL head Martin Kobler's comments (which he subsequently retracted) that Libya should decriminalize illegal migration''.
The implication in Mogherbi's statement is that the international community prioritize fighting ISIS and illegal migration rather than other security sector issues such as general insecurity, kidnapping, high crime, militia control and interference in Libyan society and life in general.
''The PC/GNA has no real authority on the ground in order to be able to implement any policies. This, therefore, makes implementing any SSR even more challenging', he added'.
''The PC/GNA's lack of consensus has already eroded its legitimacy within the year (since its physical arrival at the Bu Sitta Naval Base in Tripoli on 30 March 2016). It is over dependent on its international recognition and legitimacy and ignoring its internal recognition and legitimacy''.
Mogherbi, who lives in Benghazi, was referring here to the fact that the GNA has yet to receive a vote of approval from the House of Representatives in Tobruk which has handicapped the GNA and Libya, preventing the GNA from moving forward with the full support of the whole of Libya.
He was also referring to the fact that the PC itself was until recently divided with the two representatives for Benghazi and Zintan boycotting its proceedings.
The PC/GNA was founded under the UN-brokered Libya Political Agreement (LPA) signed in Morocco in December 2015 and backed by a UNSC Resolution.
''The PC/GNA has also succeeded in legitimizing the militias that it relies on in Tripoli and in its war against ISIS in Sirte but without showing any desire to integrate or control these militias into a unified national army loyal to civilian control''.
''The PC/GNA should start to impose their will and legitimacy over the militias at least in key state institutions in order that the model can be reproduced later across the country. The PC/GNA failure in SSR and its dependency on specific militias in Western Libya has contributed further to Libya's polarization and to the failure of the PC/GNA itself'', concluded Emeritus Professor Mogherbi.
Zahi Mogherbi lives in Benghazi and is a founding member of the UN-supported Libyan Experts Development Cooperation Forum. The Forum is a think-tank and advisory body to the Libyan Presidency Council / Government of National Accord.
Mogherbi is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the Department of Political Science, University of Benghazi with diverse research interests in both Arabic and English on political culture and public policy, democratization, civil society and the theories of comparative politics and methodology of political research.


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7 Quick Ways to Stop A German Shepherd From Barking at Strangers
There's nothing worse than not knowing how to stop my German Shepherd from barking at strangers!
It's frustrating, annoying to others, and prevents me from enjoying my dog.
If you have the same problem with your German Shepherd, then you need these easy solutions to help you feel confident controlling your dog's behavior.
STEP 1: Understand the Cause of Your German Shepherd's Barking
The first step helps you determine why your GSD is barking and then address the underlying issue rather than reprimand the behavior.
Top reasons your dog might bark at unknown people might include:
- Trying to greet the person but having poor greeting manners.
- Showing territorial behaviors, like protecting their home or yard.
- Exhibiting fear of a strange person they aren't familiar with.
- Seeing strangers as potential threats.
A Shepherd's instinct is to defend their family and home. So, they often bark when they notice strangers near their home or yard to protect and alert.
They warn their families to threats by barking at people, even when they are not near their home or close to their yard – yet your dog hears them.
Don't worry that you may ruin your dog's keen watchdog abilities by training them to not bark. Your dog will still remain watchful and aware of dangers, even if you discourage excessive barking.
The goal is to help them understand the difference between non-threatening objects and threatening objects. If you think your GSD is becoming aggressive, then read up on deterring aggressiveness in your German Shepherd.
STEP 2: Avoid Shouting or Yelling at Your German Shepherd
Shouting and yelling make the situation worse by adding to your dog's stress.
They may already have anxiety and fear, and yelling doesn't address those issues.
German Shepherds have one of the loudest barks and they may bark so loudly that they don't even hear you. You cannot out yell or scream your German Shepherd while they're barking at strangers, plus this doesn't teach them anything except that you also have a strong reaction to the stranger.
Harsh punishment—such as hitting, kicking, or using shock—increases aggressiveness in some situations. So, don't resort to these methods as they won't help.
Learn how to use your voice to train your GSD.
STEP 3: Avoid Using a Muzzle or Anti-Bark Collar to Prevent Your German Shepherd Barking
Some owners may use a muzzle to suppress their dog's barking.
Other times, owners may use a shock anti-bark collar as a method of punishment for barking.
These tools aren't effective in training your German Shepherd properly and can even cause behavioral problems such as aggression, anxiety, or fear reactions to worsen.
Using painful anti-bark collars and muzzles should be a last resort.
Contact your vet or a professional behaviorist if you're considering using a muzzle or electronic collar to stop barking.
Try more positive methods first before adding in negative punishment.
STEP 4: Train Your German Shepherd to the "Speak" Command First
As counterintuitive as this sounds, teach your dog to "speak" first, before teaching the "quiet" command.
This way your dog understands the difference of "speak" and "quiet," instead of you trying to teach them to "quiet" while they're stressed out and barking at strangers.
Here's how to teach your dog the "speak" and "quiet" command:
- Allow your dog to bark and then stand in front of them and distract them from barking with a high-value reward. Put the treat right up to their nose and let them smell it.
- Give the "speak" command when your dog stops barking to sniff the treat.
- Praise him and give him the treat. Repeat this until he starts barking as soon as you say "speak."
- Next, go to a distraction-free environment and give the "speak" command, but now shove a treat in his face and say "quiet."
- Once they are quiet reward them.
This definitely takes practice and is a frustrating process, but stick with the training and work on both the "speak" and "quiet" so that your dog knows the difference.
STEP 5: Increase the Timing of the "Quiet" Command
Keep practicing the "quiet" command by increasing the length that your dog is quiet and the timing of your reward. The goal is to have longer periods of "quiet" in-between rewards and praise.
Repeat the techniques learned in Step 4, letting your German Shepherd bark two to three times, then moving towards them and giving the "quiet" command.
Repeat this procedure regularly over a period of several days until your dog starts understanding what the command means. Your goal is to have your German Shepherd stop barking at strangers almost immediately once you say the "quiet" command for as long as you need.
Give the "quiet" command and wait for a longer time before rewarding your GSD with treats and praise. Gradually extend the waiting period to five seconds, then 10 seconds, then 20 seconds and then 30 seconds and longer.
Finally, work up to the minute mark for the waiting time until the reward.
This is a long time for a dog, so have patience and keep working up to a longer and longer "quiet" time before offering your dog the reward.
STEP 6 Desensitize Your German Shepherd to Barking at Strangers with Positive Training
If your German Shepherd barks at strangers when he is outside the house, for example, during walks, then begin a desensitization program.
This is a way to find their threshold (when they start barking) and to work on decreasing the distance to the stimulus (the stranger they bark at).
Use treats that are soft, like cheese, tiny pieces of fresh-cooked chicken, or even homemade dog training fudge. Reserve these treats only for outside training times, which makes them more high value to your GSD.
Use one of these treats that are highly scented to catch your German Shepherd's attention before they bark.
They emit a heavy aroma, and this helps get your dog's attention.
Learn how to read your dog's body language and watch for any signs that suggest they are about to bark.
Be on the lookout for:
- a stiff body
- ears standing up high
- hair standing erect on the back and shoulders
- attentive staring at the stranger or nuisance object
When you see your dog showing these signs, move away from the stimulus (stranger).
Hold the treat in front of their nose so they can smell and see the treat. As he looks at the treat and walks past or away from the stranger, give him the treat before he has time to bark.
Get your German Shepherd's attention BEFORE they have a chance to bark at strangers
Timing is everything, so have your treats readily available to offer your dog.
You are looking to get their attention away from the distraction.
If your dog is so focused on the stranger they can't pay attention to the super tasty treat right in front of their nose, then move away from the stranger because you've surpassed your dog's threshold.
Many times, I have my German Shepherd perform the "sit" when we're coming upon strangers and I think she's about to bark. I take a few feet back from the sidewalk with her and this distracts her to perform another activity, walking away and the "sit", while she eats the treats and the stranger walks past.
Check out the following for the best German Shepherd training commands for the ultimate in behavior modification.
Remember that learning a new behavior takes time, especially a self-rewarding behavior like barking. This means your dog may take weeks and weeks of training to curb its desire to bark at strangers.
Keep rewarding them with pea-size pieces of soft treats when outdoors and when they look at you and sit (or performs a command you ask), instead of barking.
Have patience and don't lose your temper.
Eventually, you'll be able to have your dog closer and closer to strangers without them barking.
STEP 7: Use Sight Barriers to Prevent Your German Shepherd from Barking at Strangers
Territorial and alarm barking arise when your dog sees or hears something that excites them. This is why your German Shepherd barks at the living room window or along the fence as strangers walk by.
The fastest method to stop barking at the window or in the yard is to control their environment. Block your dog's view of potential barking triggers, like strangers or neighbors, by physically making it harder for them to see the excitement.
In your yard, install privacy fencing or place reed fencing to fill in the gaps in the fence and cut off views to adjoining yards or activity in the street. Indoors, leave the curtains or blinds closed.
Keep your dog away from the areas where strangers walk past, like your front door and rooms near the street or sidewalk. If your dog barks at strange noises, then install a white noise machine to help blur the background sounds that cause them to bark.
If you aren't meeting your dog's energy needs on a daily basis, they are more prone to barking at strangers. Use this guide to exercise your German Shepherd and meet their physical needs to reduce unwanted behavior.
Learn How to Stop Your German Shepherd from Barking at Strangers the Right Way
The best way to learn how to stop your German Shepherd from barking at strangers is to use a complete training program that helps your dog to understand what's expected and wanted.
Most importantly, stay consistent in your at-home German Shepherd training and don't expect results overnight.
Changing a self-rewarding behavior like barking at strangers can take weeks or months of diligent practice.
Many forward-thinking German Shepherd owners, like yourself, who want to teach their dogs to listen to them and avoid unwanted behaviors with positive training did so by joining an online training program that uses scientifically-backed protocols found in the online Brain Training for Dogs program.
Imagine learning how to control your German Shepherd with kindness, compassion, and science. The step-by-step obedience videos help teach your dog to listen to you and, with time and training, to listen to your quiet command and stop them from barking at strangers.
Take a moment to look over the online training program and learn how to use brain training for better behavior.
You and your dog deserve a break from their barking to have some fun!


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What's the profile of these states?
The western state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), with around 17.95 million residents, is Germany's most populous. It is home to large cities including Cologne and Düsseldorf, which is the state capital, as well as the large industrial Ruhr region.
The southern state of Bavaria has around 13.12 million people. Bavaria's main cities are Munich (its capital and largest city which is also the third largest city in Germany), Nuremberg, and Augsburg. The state is particularly known for its auto industry and culture.
Germany in total has around 83.2 million residents.
How many people have been vaccinated in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia?
As of April 12th, around 5.8 percent of people had been fully vaccinated in NRW, and 16.1 percent had received one dose.
In Bavaria, 6.5 percent had received both doses and 16 percent have had one shot.
Overall nearly 16 percent of people in Germany have received one dose of a Covid vaccine, and just over 6 percent are fully vaccinated.
The map by German government vaccination dashboard shows the percentage of first doses in states.
Can residents choose which vaccine they get?
Last week, we wrote about how people in Berlin receiving letters being invited for a vaccine are able to choose which vaccine they get. We contacted the Berlin health office for more information but they didn't respond.
READ ALSO: 'I finally might be able to go home': What it's like to be offered a Covid jab in Germany
We asked if this was the case in Bavaria and NRW, and if it was a federal or state decision. Here's what they said.
"The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is responsible for vaccinations in the 53 vaccination centres of the districts and independent cities of North Rhine-Westphalia," said a spokeswoman for the health office in North Rhine-Westphalia.
"Due to the still limited availability of vaccine, citizens are basically not free to choose which vaccine they are supplied with in the 53 vaccination centres."
The NRW spokeswoman pointed out that the federal government is responsible for the rollout in doctor's practices, rather than the state so the process could differ there.
Meanwhile, the AstraZeneca vaccine will no longer be administered in the vaccination centres in NRW in future, and will instead just be used by family doctors. However, those over the age of 60 who have already received a first dose with AstraZeneca at the centres will receive their second injection with it.
A spokeswoman for the health office in Bavaria said: "Currently, citizens in Bavaria cannot choose the vaccine yet. As soon as vaccine is available in sufficient quantities, residents should be able to choose. This is done nationwide."
READ ALSO: Germany to continue restricting use of AstraZeneca in under 60s despite EMA ruling
A police officer being vaccinated in Munich in March. Photo: DPA
Which priority group is being vaccinated in NRW?
NRW has completed the highest priority group (that includes people over the age of 80 and health care workers at risk of getting Covid) and have now started on the second priority group, which includes the age group of 70 to 79-year-olds.
"The 70- to 79-year-old age group in North Rhine-Westphalia consists of about 1.6 million people and their partners," said the spokeswoman.
"In order to ensure a smooth allocation of appointments, the invitations for the vaccination offers will be made on a year-by-year basis and the booking options of the group will also be activated on a year-by-year basis.
"In addition to this age group, the priority two occupational groups are entitled to vaccinations; these are, for example, staff in hospitals, doctors' surgeries, employees in day-care centres or teachers at primary or special schools. In addition, people with pre-existing conditions are entitled to vaccinations."
Which priority group is being vaccinated in Bavaria?
In Bavaria it depends on the local area.
"The question of which priority group is getting vaccinated depends regionally on the scope of the respective priority groups, which can vary," said the Bavaria health spokeswoman. "Overall, primarily the second priority group is currently being vaccinated.
"Depending on the availability of vaccine, the third priority group is also being vaccinated. This may be particularly the case if all people over 70 in the respective district have already received a vaccination and doses are available from AstraZeneca."
READ ALSO: How do I prove I belong to one of Germany's priority groups?
Are people invited for a vaccination in NRW or do they book it themselves?
To help people understand the appointment system, NRW said people who are due for a jab will receive a letter explaining the procedure from the state health minister Karl-Josef Laumann.
"The citizens book the vaccination appointment themselves," said the spokeswoman. "Initially, appointments can only be booked for those born after 1941 via the appointment booking systems of the Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
"Appointments can be booked online via www.116117.de and by phone via the central number: 116 117 or the additional number for each part of the state (0800) 116 117 02 for Westphalia-Lippe and (0800) 116 117 01 for the Rhineland).
Bookings for couples is also possible, said NRW.
"The age of the respective partner is irrelevant. The first vaccinations in the vaccination centres are possible for this group of people from April 8th 2021. Appointment bookings for 80-year-olds and older will continue to be possible in parallel."
If you have any questions in general wherever you live in Germany, you can contact the health department or your own health insurance organisation or doctor for more information.
What's the procedure in Bavaria?
If you want to be vaccinated in Bavaria, you can register for an appointment.
There are currently three ways to arrange a vaccination appointment according to the health office:
- Online registration at www.impfzentren.bayern. Those wishing to be inoculated against Covid can register with the online registration system. They can then enter the data they need for prioritisation, such as age and occupational group. Depending on your personal situation and the availability of vaccination appointments, you will be invited by a vaccination centre to book a personal appointment via SMS and email. The allocation of vaccination appointments is based on belonging to the priority group. "This ensures that the most vulnerable people are always vaccinated first," said the spokeswoman
- The individual appointment can be made by telephone via the vaccination centre responsible for the district
- Or you can call the central hotline number 116 117. The hotline connects those willing to be vaccinated directly to the vaccination centre responsible for them. The federal hotline is currently available from 8:00am to 10pm seven days a week
- When registering by phone, the data necessary for prioritisation is requested on the call. So if you belong to a priority group be ready to prove it
Do you feel the vaccination rollout in NRW is going well?
"From the point of view of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs, the vaccination campaign is going well overall," said said a NRW spokeswoman.
"Our primary interest is that as many citizens as possible are vaccinated against the virus as quickly as possible."
After realising they had around 450,000 leftover AstraZeneca doses after Germany restricted the use of it in under 60s, NRW recently launched a campaign to use the doses, calling up over 60s at short notice to get vaccinated.
The spokeswoman said this was another example of NRW's accelerating the campaign.
Do you feel that the vaccination programme in Bavaria is going well?
A health ministry spokeswoman in Bavaria said the state is "working every day to solve the challenges of the vaccination requirements and to improve the vaccination strategy".
"Considering the major logistical challenges and the still prevailing shortage of vaccine, a lot has already been achieved," she added.
"With the involvement of the medical practices as the second pillar of the strategy, and due to the expected deliveries from the federal government, we are confident that we will get more speed into vaccination very soon.
"An improvement in the supply of vaccine doses will also open up more possibilities – company doctors will then also be able to vaccinate the workforces of companies quickly."


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INCT being an IAEA Collaborating Center is leading Erasmus + project on "Joint innovative training and teaching/learning program in enhancing development and transfer knowledge of application of ionizing radiation in materials processing". The first segment (two weeks) of the second cycle has been carried out at University of Reims Champagne - Ardenne (URCA), France, 5 -15 September, 2016. The host was Prof. Xavier Coqueret, Director, Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de Reims, The second segment (one week) has been carried out at University of Kaunas, Lithuania, 3 – 7 October 2016. The host was Prof. Diana Adliene. In the course 44 students from Poland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Romania and Turkey have participated, they will receive 9 ECTS points if they pass exam. The lectures are delivered by the top ranked professors from France, Italy, Turkey, Poland, Romania and Lithuania (see an attached program). The textbook APPLICATIONS OF IONIZING RADIATION IN MATERIALS PROCESSING of the courses has been elaborated as well and will be printed soon. The coordinator of the project is Prof. Yongxia Sun from INCT. Visit tl-irmp.eu & facebook.com/TL.irmp
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I was tempted to make homemade Mexican chicken tacos after a chat with a friend who was looking for the "real" recipe to prepare a Mexican dinner to enjoy in good company.
In fact, tacos are truly the perfect dish for dinners with friends, no doubt about it: they are gluten-free, they can be stuffed in any way and thus satisfy everyone's needs!
The fact is that my friend's research and tests have not given good results and the recipes found on the net and tested have not turned out to be very good.
So one of my neurons activated, turned on an alarm light and decided that it was time to experiment and try the recipe for making Mexican chicken tacos at home, starting from a rather solid base, that is the advice from a Mexican friend.
Because I tell you: tortillas with wheat flour only and those with yellow corn flour are not quite the tortillas for real Mexican tacos.
These Mexican chicken tacos are fast, simple, juicy and give me something at the end of the day to look forward to.
You will hardly have any leftovers, but if this happens, you can keep the filling in the refrigerator for 2 days, and store the tortillas, wrapped in plastic wrap, for two / three days at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
This Mexican tacos recipe is taken from the blog Peperoni e Patate (in Italian) where you can also find other interesting recipes.


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OFGEM's other proposals under a new regulatory framework include changing to a default five-year price control instead of the current eight-year period and tougher requirements to put network companies' business plans "under the microscope".
Jonathan Brearley, OFGEM's senior partner for networks, said: "The energy sector is rapidly changing and consumers must be confident they continue to get good value for money for the services the networks deliver.
"A stable regulatory regime allows companies to attract investment from around the world on behalf of consumers in Great Britain at the lowest cost.
"We will capitalise on this by getting network companies to work harder to deliver better value for consumers in the next price controls."
Comment by Private Eye columnist, Old Sparky
Energy suppliers get a bad press and no sympathy – for good reason.
Customer service is often appalling; their IT systems are notoriously weak and pricing for householders is opaque and sometimes exploitative.
But UK energy policy and the current industry structure depend on the Big Six, who suffer from long-term decline in demand for gas and electricity, inroads by small suppliers and being beaten up by government and media.
If the new 'tariff caps' clip their wings sufficiently, there may be fewer big energy players left to lean on by the end of year.
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Condoleezza Rice – Former Secretary of State
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By Ruchika Tulshyan
Raised in the segregated South, Condoleezza Rice is no stranger to being the only African American woman in the room. First, as a Soviet foreign policy expert, then the first African American female Secretary of State. She got there by being "twice as good."
On her watch, several Middle Eastern agreements were successfully negotiated, most significantly, the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza border in 2005. Rice is currently a professor of political economy at Stanford University.
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Little PINK Book: Has it been tough to be a woman in a majority-male office?
Condoleezza Rice: If by the time you're Secretary of State you let somebody treat you badly because you're a woman, it's your fault – not theirs. You've got plenty of arrows in your quiver. If you are willing to let somebody degrade you, or not take your advice seriously, or treat you badly because you're a woman – oh come on! It's time women who have reached that position in life, realize they don't have to be taken care of. They need to take care of themselves! Women have to be very careful not to allow the infantilization of other woman.
LPB: Why are you so passionate about women's advancement?
CR: If I could wave one wand, I would empower women, because if you want to do something about population explosion, empower women and they will not have their first child at 13, and they won't have 10 of them. If you want to do something about human trafficking, empower women and they won't end up in brothels. The empowerment of women has a powerful effect, because if women are badly treated in a society, it is a proxy for something else going on in that society. Women's empowerment is not just a nice thing to do but a necessity of good foreign policy.
LPB: What do more women need to master to be successful at work?
CR: Search for role models you can look up to and people who take an interest in your career. But here's an important warning: you don't have to have mentors who look like you. Had I been waiting for a black, female Soviet specialist mentor, I would still be waiting. Most of my mentors have been old white men, because they were the ones who dominated my field. Never let anybody define what you are going to be by how you look. They have no right to do it!
LPB: How did you find your passion for politics?
CR: If you're not careful your passion will find you. I was supposed to be a concert pianist. I could play piano from the age of three; I could read music before I could read. Then I met prodigies who could play from sight what had taken me all year to learn. I realized that career was not for me. In college, I walked into an international politics class taught by Madeline Albright's father – and all of the sudden I knew what I wanted to do.
LPB: How did you overcome racial boundaries?
CR: Growing up in Alabama, my teachers insisted that you not think of yourself as a victim. Their mantra was: "You have to be twice as good." And it wasn't said as a matter of debate; it was said as a matter of fact. I say to my students [at Stanford University], many of whom come from good privileges, "you have to be twice as good" is not a bad mantra for anybody. Because if you've worked hard enough to believe you are twice as good, then you are not going to be thrown off course by almost anything.
LPB: What's the best advice you would give career women?
CR: There have to be multiple messages. Young women need to find mentors to recognize their talent. But [women also must] recognize that sometimes you have to take certain steps into your own hands; you can't wait for someone to solve the battles for you.
LPB: How do you recover from mistakes?
CR: Be open to the fact you might have made one. Then decide what you're going to do about it. But most importantly – once you've realized you've made a mistake, you can't dwell on it. If you spend all of your time looking back, then you will not focus on what you need to do moving forward. As a leader, empower others when they've made a mistake, to tell you about it. If you create an environment in which people are afraid to say, 'we've made a mistake here,' then you're not a very good leader.
LPB: What's your success secret?
CR: I can trace much of my professional success to my upbringing in segregated Birmingham, and to the values and work ethic I learned from my community. My parents insisted on excellence without excuses. I have carried this message with me throughout my life, and it has fueled my determination to excel.
LPB: What do you think is the biggest concern for professional women now?
CR: We are making great strides for women in the workplace but there is still more we can do to achieve full equality. Glass ceilings will be broken because there are people willing to break them. To be successful in the workplace, I tell young professional women: define yourself not in terms of the ceiling that you might meet, but in terms of what you want to do. Plan how you're going to get good enough at it to make a case that you ought to do it. Then go for it!
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MMU: You're currently working towards your LISW. Tell us about your work in exploring the benefits of gaming as a therapy technique.
MM: My desire to pursue gaming as a therapeutic modality is fundamentally shaped by my belief in the importance of play across the lifespan. Working as a newer therapist, I realized the importance of joining with the client to form a therapeutic alliance. My initial efforts into "geek therapy" were in service of this goal. Eventually my interest in melding geek culture with elements of therapy grew. I realized tabletop role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons contained components of narrative-therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). D&D is a game rooted in goal development, skill building, and role playing; all within the safe environment of the game-table. I believe I can reach a population that may not find traditional therapy approaches a fit for them.
MMU: Did any experiences you had in college help to inspire what you're working on now?
MM: My internships while a student at MMU taught me that I could bring my passions to my social work practice. That the truer I was to myself and how I wanted to practice, the more genuine I presented to clients through my practice. This realization gave me the courage to follow my passions, and to the work I am currently developing.
The truer I was to myself and how I wanted to practice, the more genuine I presented to clients through my practice.
MMU: What's your favorite Mount Mercy memory?
MM: I enjoyed my internships immensely, particularly my internship at the Department of Corrections Community Based Services in the 6th Judicial District. I enjoyed so many opportunities interning there, which had a hand in shaping my core practicing philosophy. My favorite memory as an intern with the DOC was when I did a ride along with an officer from the high-risk unit one night. I was able to see the opportunities that the officer had to improve the lives of the recently paroled by looking for opportunities to meet the unmet needs of people re-entering our communities after serving prison sentences.
MMU: What does a Mount Mercy education mean to you?
MM: I always believed a social worker must be open to any opportunity that comes their way, to "stay curious," as a mentor of mine would say, and to seek out learning experiences in non-traditional settings for social workers. The social work program at MMU facilitated a learning environment where I could both learn the nuts and bolts of generalist practice and seek out non-traditional internships to make my own.
The social work program at MMU facilitated a learning environment where I could both learn the nuts and bolts of generalist practice and seek out non-traditional internships to make my own.
MMU: Do you have any advice for current Mount Mercy social work students?
MM: Stay curious and be open to new experiences. There are a multitude of ways to bring yourself to your social work education and practice, don't be afraid to pursue your own unique brand. I have learned that true learning occurs outside our comfort zone. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and learn something new, it has benefitted my career immensely.


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According to a Monday report from The Intercept, former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was booted from his position after he shut down a Saudi-led and United Arab Emirates-backed military operation against Qatar. The planned 2017 operation stemmed from Saudi Arabia and its Gulf partner's move to isolate Qatar over claims that it had been acting as a sponsor for terrorism.
The operation would've involved Saudi forces circumventing the Al Udeid Air Base, home to some 10,000 American troops, and taking control of the Qatari capital of Doha.
The report goes on to mention that Tillerson, after being informed of the move by Qatari intelligence officers working in Saudi Arabia, made a series of calls to Saudi officials, urging them not to take action. The 66-year-old official also tapped US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to follow his lead and do the same with his counterparts in the kingdom. With Tillerson withholding his stamp of approval, the operation was shuttered.
However, Tillerson's decision to intervene was the final nail in the coffin for his job, as an enraged Mohammed bin Zayed, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, lobbied the US to part ways with its secretary of state for overstepping, according to the publication.
Al-Ahmed told Radio Sputnik's Loud & Clear on Thursday that neither Saudi Arabia nor the United Arab Emirates had a chance at accomplishing their goal without getting the go-ahead from Washington.
"One of the things people should know is that when there is an American base in any country, it has a theater of operations — a geographical area of coverage," he told hosts Brian Becker and John Kiriakou. "Meaning if Saudi forces came to Qatar without a green light from the US, they would've been shot at by the Americans, because no prior arrangements were made."
As Kiriakou pointed out, the Saudis do have a long history in intervening in fellow Gulf states, including Bahrain in 2011 and several border clashes in the 1990s in which Saudi troops crossed over the Qatari border, killings soldiers and border patrol officials.
So, what could be motivating Saudi Arabia's desire to move into Qatar? It's the wealth, al-Ahmed said.
"They're concerned about who controls the Qatari wealth. Qatar has 45 trillion dollars' worth of gas and other oil products, and that is very, very lucrative and very tempting," the director emphasized. "They need the money to expand their empire, to maintain their kingdom, and Qatar seems to be the easiest way to do it, and that's why they wanted to do it with the Emiratis."
"That gas would have funded the economies of both countries for generations," he added.
The diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar came to a boil in early June 2017, at which point The Intercept indicates that the operation was "likely some weeks away from being implemented." US President Donald Trump did chime in on the matter, siding with Saudi Arabia and claiming that Qatar had indeed been sponsoring terrorism.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 6, 2017
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 6, 2017
Trump's move to side with Saudi Arabia and its partners, according to al-Ahmed, shows "that this is how Saudis and the UAE are able to basically meddle with American foreign policy and remove a secretary of state from his position."
"What is most concerning is people talking about Russia and meddling, which is something they should do, but they're leaving [out] the Saudis, Emiratis and others meddling in the US elections, funding candidates and supporting the removal of secretaries of state and other officials from the US government," he continued.
"This is even worse than what we're talking about in terms of Russian meddling, because it did not pay officials to do something or not do something."
Nine months after the June 2017 fiasco, Tillerson was out of a job. He was ultimately replaced by Mike Pompeo, who served as the director of the CIA before being bumped up to serve as the 70th US secretary of state.


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We run a workshop for the workplace called Preventing Burnout. It's one of our most popular and is regularly requested by our clients, some of which include the government. The concern (and awareness) organisations now have on the subject of burnout seems to have increased dramatically over the past year.
It doesn't take much to figure out why organisations such as the government are so in need of learning the tools, tips and techniques offered in this punchy session. They sit on the front line daily, trying to keep up with the requests handed down by senior politicians in our ever-changing political landscape. And just like so many people working in the private sector, experiencing stress (which, if left unchecked can then lead to burnout) has become an epidemic in this country. And it's no wonder, when it's expected that staff should be giving 100% input, 100% of the time.
Your Optimum Capacity
Obviously this is not good for our mental health and this expectation needs to change. It's outdated and needs evolving. More importantly, it doesn't work – not for the employer and especially not for the employee. It's for this reason that we suggest people operate at 70% of their capacity most of the time.
Usually, when we drop this clanger into our session, in the first instance it tends to raise an uncomfortable laugh from those staff who are at a more junior level, and an automatic raised eyebrow from those at managerial level. Yet after a quick explanation as to why this is, the room tends to take stock, settle down and understand this principle. It actually makes perfect sense, because if we're continually operating at 100% then what happens when we really need to up our game? There's nothing left in the tank, generally, and depending on the type of work, can lead to burnout at worst and serious stress at best. Everyone understands that this is not sustainable.
The Protocol For Acute Stress
In the burnout session we teach people what to do when they find themselves in a stressful situation. It's called BEN and consists of the following:
B = breathe
E = escape temporarily from the situation
N = new role model – so what would someone you admire do, or how would they react in this situation? Try modelling their behaviour.
Another method we teach is '3 Legs Of A Stool – Questions To Ask Yourself Everyday'. These consist of
1. What did I do for my body today?
e.g. What foods did you eat? What exercise did you do?
2. What did I do for my mind today?
e.g. Intelligent learning, culture, mindful travel
3. What did I do for my soul today?
e.g. Take time out to do something you enjoy – i.e PLAY!
The Power of Play
And it's play I want to touch upon here, namely because of the power it possesses to expands our minds and to change our state – which is often to relax us. In doing so, play helps us to see ideas and possibilities that were otherwise unavailable to us in a logical brain state, sat at a desk. And it's in these moments of play that we may find ourselves experiencing real breakthrough, finding solutions to problems we just haven't been able to figure out.
As adults we forget to play. I do it myself and sometimes I even have to consider what the word play even means! And when we find ourselves in, let's face it, most workplaces, play is regarded as trivial and childish. So playing is not something that even enters our mind.
Yet some organisations have woken up to this and begun to implement ways for staff to play whilst at work. They've understood that play stimulates not only parts of the brain involved in both logical reasoning, but also creates a framework for carefree and unbridled exploration. They also know that some of the biggest breakthroughs in history have happened in times of play. Edward M Hallowell, a psychiatrist who specialises in brain science, explains that play has a very positive effect on the executive function of the brain. These include planning, prioritising, scheduling, anticipating, delegating, deciding, analysing and in short, most of the skills we need in modern business. He goes on to say
Columbus was at play when it dawned on him that the world was round. Newton was at play when he saw the apple tree and suddenly conceived of the force of gravity. Watson and Crick were playing with possible shapes of the DNA molecule when they stumbled upon the double helix. Shakespeare played with iambic pentameter his whole life."
Play is a huge antidote to stress. At the point we begin to get stressed, our brain begins to shut down and we can't think clearly. It's the fight or flight reaction our brains have and once served to protect us in hunter-gatherer times. Play works to alleviate those symptoms. In the co-working space I sometimes use, they have the obvious play option of table tennis. But who cares, it's great! Filled mostly with techie guys, it's the ideal way for them to let off steam – shouting, laughing, cursing and running about after the ball. It's just what they need to let off steam.
I would best describe play as anything you enjoy doing just for the sake of doing it. So perhaps a game of table tennis, a kick of football or frisbee around the park, playing music loudly and dancing (perhaps not one for the office), drawing, a game of chess, going to a football match after work, knitting, boxing in the gym. In firing up the brain in a totally different way to what you do to tackle work tasks, play has the power to improve relationships, make you happy when you are feeling stressed, expand the mind and spark ideas for exploration.
Amongst some of the many companies now beginning to realise the potential and benefit of giving their staff time to play at work, Twitter offers improv classes to their staff. IDEO has meetings in fun, imaginative locations which incorporate games in the breaks. Pixar decorate offices in themes such as Star Wars or western saloons. Even just having childish things on your desk to play with offer a great distraction.
If you'd like to read more on the subject here's a link to a PDF interview with Stuart Brown, Founder of The Institute of Play
He's also written a book on the subject which you can find easily on Amazon.
Happy playing.


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"We didn't want to go straight into another 3D platformer": Interview with Harry Robinson, Design Director at Playtonic
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is now available to play, and with it comes the second game from developer Playtonic. You can read our review to see exactly why we loved it so much, and to coincide with its release, we sat down to talk with Harry Robinson, Design Director at Playtonic Games. With ten years of working at Rare, Harry has used his talents to help make Yooka-Laylee a special and exciting new franchise, and with the release of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, it was interesting to find out more about the development and ideas that make it so much fun.
With a small studio of about 20 individuals, moving on from the first game was a challenge, so it was interesting to know when development started on the second installment of the series. "It was kind of staggered. When the original Yooka finished we had a group of designers go off and think about what the new one would be, and gradually that idea developed. We had others still working on the original Yooka – such as the patch – and as you can imagine, having a team of 20 people or so, they gradually moved over and over and over as it tailed off on the original Yooka. It was a gradual process that started as work finished on the original Yooka."
Yooka-Laylee was a game designed with a colourful 3D world, so changing the style for a sequel seemed like a bold move. The 2D platforming works exceptionally well, with levels seeing plenty of design choices and ideas thrown into the mix. "We knew that after the original Yooka we didn't want to go straight into another 3D platformer, because at Playtonic we want to be seen as a company that keeps its fans on their toes and you never know what we're going to release next. We knew that we weren't going to roll into a sequel – we wanted to do something different. With a 2D platformer it would be a really great next step. It was something we were confident we could do a good job of. We were excited about the prospect of doing it, so it just felt the right next type of game to do for the studio."
One of the coolest features in Yooka_Laylee and the Impossible Lair is the secondary levels that open up when you do something in the overworld, but the idea to feature them came about after the initial planning began. "That's one of the things that came in gradually. Originally we knew that we wanted the overworld and the 2D levels. We knew that we wanted those two experiences to compliment one and other, and we also knew that we wanted to do the Impossible Lair. The way the second versions of the levels came about is that we had the overworld up and running and the levels, and we had some puzzles in the overworld. We thought "wouldn't it be cool if the puzzle that you did in the overworld changed some aspect of the level nearby."
So if you're doing a puzzle and could divert a river nearby that turned the level into a swimming level – it just organically grew from there. It wasn't originally planned, but it gradually merged from developing the overworld along with the 2D levels. We wanted them to feel like a singular cohesive experience as opposed to these two disparate experiences. I think that's what works really well, that you potter around the overworld and you'll do something and it'll feed back into the 2D levels."
The humour is incredibly well-written and layered, featuring jokes that adults and children will find funny on various levels, and that was the plan of the writing team on the game. "That is kind of the aim. When you look at the best kind of animated films – like Pixar film or something like that – you can see that the writing is very clever. They'll write a storyline that anyone can enjoy and understand, but they often have nods in for the parents. We do write it with that in mind, that there're a couple of jokes in here and there that you'll maybe get as an adult and you'll miss as a kid. It's tricky. It's a fine line to get it right. One of the barometers is that if we think it's funny – and we haven't gone over a line – then other people will think it's funny as well."
Having the final boss battle of a game at the start isn't typical of most platformers, but it was something Playtonic definitely wanted to feature, and there was a clear reasoning behind this. "We thought it'd be cool to flip up the structure of a 2D platformer. Particularly with speed running in mind, and it being a popular thing these days, we thought it'd be a fascinating thing to see. How many people are going to jump in and finish the game immediately and ignore the rest of it. We think from a speed running perspective that will happen. I don't know how anyone will manage that. I certainly can't manage that and I've been working on this game for a while, but someone will manage it. There's one person in the office that has done it, so we know it is possible. We're really excited to see when that will happen, and we've got bets on to see when it will happen. Will it be day one, or is it week one?"
Playtonic has crafted something special in their second game to feature Yooka and Laylee. It has a lot of heart, and plenty of great levels that are both challenging and fun to play. However, they're still a small studio, but with a stronger foundation this time around, they were able to focus solely on the development this time around. "The big difference with this game and the original is that we were still building the company. It was a challenging game to make whilst still building the company at the same time and having all the Kickstarter promises you want to deliver on. With this game, we knew what we wanted to make going in. We had our studio and we had everyone hired – we were in a really strong place. We could focus on making the best game we could, and make sure it was polished, such as making the gameplay really refined. We put a lot of work into making sure it was really responsive and fluid, and it's something that takes time."
Perhaps the best feature in Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is the Tonics. They're a collectable that can be equipped to help make levels easier or more of a challenge, as well as adding silly visual effects that add variety and fun to the overall experience. Much of the studio had an input in choosing which ones were included. "We knew we wanted a lot of them because one of the key reasons to explore the overworld is to collect the Tonics. The overworld would've been a fairly empty place if there were no Tonics to find. We wanted those to be the reward for players who explore this vast world. We did a company-wide brainstorming session where we came up with ideas, then me and a couple of other guys whittled them down so we had a wide variety of Tonics to change the visuals and the gameplay.
We have to invest a lot of time into making them, so we had to think which ones would be a lot of fun. In terms of coming up with ideas we had loads. Some of them were ridiculous, but we love that. That's how we work at this company. If someone comes up with something ridiculous, it might spark you to come up with an idea that's not ridiculous. I love that free-from idea generation process where any idea is valid. Initially everyone is in that open mindset of, "what about this?" and "what about that?" You end up with ideas that one person would never have come up with if they were just sat in a room on there own. You get this broad canvas of creativity from all different walks of life, and have all different life experiences. We thought they'd be a great way of giving the game flexibility that suits them. If you're struggling and pick up a tonic that helps then brilliant. Conversely, if you find the game too easy and you want a bit more of a challenge, then we've got you covered."


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I have come to terms with the fact that I am awefullll… at keeping a positive isk balance since I enjoy pvp. So I plex and pvp at this point.
If you can offer me these opportunities please let me know. I am 38 with a family, so periodically I may have to bounce. For the most part I play most evenings and at random times throughout the weekend. I would also like it if the corp has a very lowwwww… probability of leaving their space in the next few months. I would hate to get setup and then be told " oh hey guys… the alliance is moving to new space" and then have to do all this ■■■■ agian…
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R.I.P. MoviePass: Subscription service to officially shut down
MoviePass, the monthly subscription service that once allowed moviegoers to see one film a day for a discounted rate, will officially shut down starting Saturday, Sep. 14. It was 8 years old.
On Friday, MoviePass announced to its subscribers that it would be "interrupting the MoviePass service for all its subscribers effective Sep. 14, 2019, because its efforts to recapitalize MoviePass have not been successful to date," according to a press release.
As the statement continues, parent company Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. "is unable to predict if or when the MoviePass service will continue," but is continuing "efforts to seek financing to fund its operations." HMNY's board of directors assembled "a strategic review committee" to look over a "strategic and financial alternatives," after which the committee found "no assurance that any such financing will be obtained or available" on their terms for MoviePass.
This development brings the long, twisty journey of MoviePass to a close. Perhaps there are some who didn't even realize there was life left in it.
After an initial beta launch in 2011, the service became complicated in the past few years, starting when it abruptly shut off users' access to 10 large AMC movie theaters across major cities. According to reports, MoviePass sought reduced ticket pricing from theater chains, which AMC did not want to accommodate. The service returned shortly thereafter, but the drama continued.
As costs continued to pile up, MoviePass began limiting subscribers to three movies a month for the subscription fee, though the company said it wouldn't raise prices. Of course, that didn't happen.
More recently, the service shut down this past July for "several weeks" to update the app, though a return plan had not been addressed at the time. By August, TechCrunch published a report stating the service exposed thousands of customer credit card numbers.
"We still deeply believe in the need for the MoviePass service in the marketplace, to maintain affordable access to theaters and provide movie lovers with choices of where to go to the movies," the company wrote in an email to subscribers on Friday. "In August 2017, MoviePass began a transformation of the moviegoing industry by introducing its low monthly price subscription service. Since then, others in the industry have followed our lead. Now, as a result of this transformation, movie lovers throughout the United States have the ability to see movies in theaters using subscription services at prices they can actually afford, albeit with limited choices of theaters using those services. In the course of this industry transformation, MoviePass has experienced setbacks and challenges that are well known. Nevertheless, MoviePass remained committed to leading and competing in an industry that is resistant to outside competition and change. We believe that fostering competition and change in the moviegoing industry is critical to the satisfaction of the moviegoing public and filmmakers alike."
MoviePass is survived by AMC Stubs A-List and Regal Unlimited.
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