By Rich Eldred
and Donna Tunney
Business at the Brewster Fish House, the popular, upscale venue on Main Street known for its tender lobsters, succulent oysters and steaming bisques – the place where you have to wait on line in the summer but you don’t mind because it’s going to be worth it – is down 85 percent as it struggles to keep head above water with takeout service only.
"We have two people in the kitchen," owner Vern Smith said this week. "Two food handlers following all protocols. One person at the front who takes all the orders. People pick it up at the front door."
But this isn't Domino's Pizza or MacDonald's and this isn't how they normally do business.
"We have had to essentially change gears in the middle of operation. We have had to modify our menu. This is not the kind of fare we're usually offering. We're basically working off our lunch menu," Smith said, items like the Cape Cod Ruben, the Cod Wrap, littlenecks, salads and burgers.
"We've had nice support from the local community. We're trying to get feedback on packaging, how it travels, is it hot when you get it home?”
Like other restaurants forced to close to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic, the fish house is taking a big hit just in lost sales of alcoholic beverages.
“That is highly impactful," Smith said. "Last week was our first week [doing takeout] and we had a nice response but we are off probably 85 percent at this point. It's living week to week."
Smith isn't being paid and said, "Our staff is largely volunteer and everyone is doing it pro bono at this point."
Smith said that perhaps business will pick up as people grow weary of cooking at home.
"As this draws out over week two-three-four and five people will be looking for something that makes you feel normal," Smith reflected. "My wife and I went out and got Chinese takeout.”
The Brewster Fish House is operating Wednesday and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday noon to 7 p.m.
Other eateries and stores are struggling to make money, too (see a list of takeout restaurants on Page A2).
Here's a news roundup from more local places:
Rock Harbor Grill, located at 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans, announced Team Tuesdays, where 100 percent of their nightly revenue from takeout and delivery on Tuesdays will be donated to their staff.
“Their first Team Tuesday held on March 17 was a huge success and owners Chuck and Meredith Konner were blown away by the community. They are hopeful that the money they raise will carry their staff through until they restaurant completely re-opens," a statement from the restaurant says.
Orleans Whole Food Store on Main Street in Orleans, owned by Don Krohn, began offering curbside service and free home delivery service starting March 20. Curbside service is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Our free home delivery will be provided by some Nauset Regional High School students and members of the National Honor Society. The students involved have volunteered their time as part of an effort to serve the greater community. Delivery will be available between the hours of 2 to 4 p.m.; all delivery orders must be placed by noon on the same day and will be available for the following towns: Dennis, Harwich, Chatham, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. We are asking for a 10-item minimum for delivery," Krohn said.
Friends Marketplace in Orleans launched an online shopping program at friendsmarketplace.net.
On the store web site, friendsmarketplace.net, click the Start Shopping link. Customers can navigate to various departments and add the items they want to their cart.
Customers also can indicate “No Substitutions” if they wish, since some items might not be available and store employees will substitute unless told not to.
Stop and Shop’s pick up and delivery services are suspended. But the Orleans store has set aside shopping times for people 60 and over – from 6 to 7:30 a.m. daily.
At Main Street Wine and Gourmet in Orleans, there’s curbside pick up and delivery; the store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
"We are offering free delivery to Orleans, Eastham, Brewster, Harwich and Chatham with a $50 minimum order," owner Caitlin Gomes said. "We have curbside pick up with no minimum order. Just give us a credit card over the phone."
Gomes said the store has had “great support from customers and the community and we're happy to continue to offer service. We want to be here open for our customers.”
Some retail stores are considered “essential” and are remaining open to patrons.
Hardware stores are among them, and Eastham Ace Hardware remains open weekdays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"We encourage people to order online and we have curbside pickup," said store owner Darin Krum. "We're limiting the store to six customers at a time. We have four staff working today so we're capped at 10 people (as per federal guidelines).”
People are still visiting the store - after all faucets still need washers, gutters need to be repaired, etc.
"We haven't been adversely affected by it," Krum said. "We will be here as long as we can and help as many people as we can. We want to keep everyone a safe distance apart and have everyone heed the government's advice and be safe and be smart."
And if you think this whole situation is for the birds, well, the Birdwatcher's General Store, Route 6A, Orleans, is providing curbside pick up of bird seed, and whatever else a customer wants to buy. No one is allowed inside, of course.
"We are here until they shut us down," said Mike O'Connor.
The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank on March 20 began waiving all overdraft and uncollected funds fees for 30 days. Also, all CD early withdrawal penalties will be waived on withdrawals of up to $20,000. And consumer mobile deposit limits are increased from $10,000 to $15,000.
The bank’s lobbies are closed but drive-ups are open. Customers with questions should call 888-225-4636.
Citizens Bank on Tuesday announced a $5 million commitment “to support communities and businesses dealing with impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.”
The bank’s Covid-19 support effort will have two components:
• A Community Support Relief program that will provide charitable contributions to community partners to assist with wider relief efforts. Longer term, the company plans to work with community partners to identify solutions to address changing needs.
• A Small Business Relief and Recovery program that will provide relief in areas such as payment terms, late fees, and SBA disaster assistance. Small business customers can visit CitizensBank.com or call 877-363-2472 for assistance.


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It’s Robert Pattinson’s birthday! In honor of the actor’s 34th birthday, we’re looking back at his high-profile dating history over the years.
Robert Pattinson completed yet another trip around the sun. The actor celebrates his 34th birthday today, May 13, and we couldn’t let the day pass without commemorating the occasion. Since the actor’s relationship history has always been of major interest to his legions of fans, we decided to take a look back at his dating past – from Kristen Stewart, to Suki Waterhouse, and FKA Twigs!
As any diehard Twilight fan (or really, anyone) would know, Rob dated his co-star Kristen for roughly four years over the course of filming. They first got together in 2009 after the first film in the franchise premiered, but their relationship hit a snag in July 2012. At the time, paparazzi photos surfaced online allegedly showing Kristen kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders, effectively rocking Kristen and Rob’s relationship. The couple managed to stick it out for a bit longer before officially ending things in 2013. The two, however, still have a lot of respect for one another, and Kristen previously gushed about Rob’s next starring role in The Batman. “I am so happy for him, it is crazy… I’m very, very happy about that. I heard [the news] and was like, ‘Oh man!’ Yeah, it’s awesome,” she shared in September 2019.
By Sept. 2014, Robert had moved on with his new love: FKA twigs. The couple were immediately enthralled with one another and were engaged by early 2015. They stayed together for more than two years before calling off their engagement in summer 2017. While FKA twigs went on to date Shia LaBeouf, Rob met his current girlfriend, Suki Waterhouse. The pair were revealed to be dating in July 2018 after they were spotted engaging in some PDA during a late-night stroll.
But if you’re looking for more details about Rob’s love life, you’re out of luck. He keeps his relationships pretty private and previously opened up about why he does so. “If you let people in, it devalues what love is,” he shared in an April 2019 interview. “If a stranger on the street asked you about your relationship, you’d think it extremely rude. If you put up a wall it ends up better. I can’t understand how someone can walk down the street holding hands, and it’s the same as when I do it and a hundred people are taking your photo. The line between when you’re performing and when you’re not will eventually get washed away and you’ll go completely mad.”
As for K. Stew and Twigs, he confirmed to the magazine that he’s still on “good terms” with both of them. Head up to the gallery above to see who else Rob’s been romantically connected to in the past.

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Symphony Chips is a family-owned, gourmet food brand offering a healthier alternative to America’s favorite snack: the potato chip. Created by retired Las Vegas chef Andre Anderson, Symphony Chips is on a mission to provide the world with a better snack experience while simultaneously empowering local communities. Symphony Chips uses a harmonious and unique blend of 28 herbs and spices to ensure robust flavor and nutrition co-exist in a single snack.
Owner Dondre Anderson, son of Andre Anderson, has continued that mission by operating Symphony Chips alongside his daughters, Amina and Amari Anderson. Amina and Amari are both heavily involved in the day-to-day operation of Symphony Chips from its media and marketing practices to manufacturing processes. It is through their strong belief in family and community empowerment that Dondre would be inspired to create the company’s nonprofit sector: Symphony Crumbs, Incorporated.
What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?
Dondre: It’s simple, legacy! The reason has always been to give my family a legacy that will last for generations. Also, gaining the ability to build a company that my entire family can learn from is priceless.
Please tell us about your company?
Dondre: Our company started as a spice company. My dad introduced me to a spice that he cultivated while working on the Las Vegas Strip that we decided to bottle and sell. Once we landed in our first grocery store, we quickly learned that people don’t buy spices they cannot taste. So then we began doing demonstrations and offering our spice on raw vegetables and popcorn and the people loved it and we sold out! We then strategized about how we could expand into more stores and we came up with a plan to sell out faster and then move on to the next store. Then we decided to do a cooking demo and we decided on making homemade potato chips as a way to get people to try our spices and the people raved so much about the chips, they totally disregarded the fact that we were a spice company.
What have been some challenges you’ve faced while running the business that you’ve overcome?
Dondre: Some of the challenges I have faced are; learning how to run a business, how to get the capital needed when sales are low, and learning how to build lasting business relationships.
What does 2022 look like for you?
Dondre: 2022 looks very promising. This year we are focusing on relaunching our brand and achieving our new business goals.
What advice would you have for aspiring business owners?
Dondre: Start Now! The earlier you start the more you get accomplished. The journey to starting a business is more about self-discovery and learning who you are and more importantly, what you are great at. I believe all of us are great, it’s just learning how great we are!
What do you want your company legacy to look like?
Dondre: Overall I want our company legacy to look like a launching pad for others to achieve their individual realization of greatness while helping our company continue to provide the world with a great product.
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Overview of LG Smart TV Error Code 106
LG Smart TV Error Code 106 occurs when the system encounters connection issues with the server. It is often caused by network connectivity or server errors. To fix it, ensure that the network connection is stable and reset the router if necessary. Additionally, check for any server maintenance notifications and wait for it to finish.
If this error persists after following the above procedures, contact technical support or visit LG’s official website for further instructions.
It’s worth noting that LG Smart TV often experiences several errors that affect its overall performance. According to Trusted Reviews, “LG Smart TVs Are Freezing And Crashing Bug”. However, some of these issues can be resolved through simple troubleshooting methods, while others may require professional assistance.
Error 106 on your LG Smart TV: When Netflix and Chill turns into Netflix and Panic.
Common causes of LG Smart TV Error Code 106
LG Smart TV Error Code 106 can be caused by several issues. One of the common reasons is an unstable or poor internet connection. Another cause can be a conflict between the TV’s software and the streaming platform. Additionally, outdated firmware or settings on the TV can lead to this error. It’s important to check these factors before troubleshooting.
To fix LG Smart TV Error Code 106, first check your internet connection and try resetting your modem or router. If the issue persists, try deleting the app and reinstalling it. It’s also a good idea to check for any available software updates for your TV. If none of these solutions work, contact LG customer support.
It’s worth noting that LG Smart TV Error Code 106 is not unique to LG TVs and can also occur on other brands. According to a report by Techavy, this error is one of the most common issues faced by smart TV users worldwide.
Looks like your TV isn’t the only thing having trouble connecting to the network – my ex has the same issue.
Network connection issues
When your LG Smart TV shows Error Code 106, it indicates network connectivity issues. This can prevent the streaming of content.
Make sure to check your Wi-Fi settings and ensure that your Smart TV is connected to the right network. Be certain that your internet connection is stable and strong enough to support streaming.
Additionally, you may need to disable any firewalls on your router or modem that might be interfering with the connections between devices on your network.
Pro Tip: Always check the strength of your internet connection before streaming content on your LG Smart TV.
Why bother updating your firmware or software when your TV is already smart enough to give you error codes?
Firmware or software update problems
When upgrading or updating firmware or software on your LG Smart TV, error code 106 may occur. This error can arise due to several reasons such as a poor internet connection, insufficient storage space to complete the update, or an incomplete download of the update file.
To troubleshoot this error, ensure that you have a stable internet connection and enough free storage space to complete the upgrade. If the issue persists, try redownloading the firmware update file from the official LG website. Also, check if your TV is compatible with the latest update version.
Another possible reason could be an interruption during the installation process caused by a sudden power outage or internet disconnection. In such cases, it’s advisable to reset both the modem and router before attempting another upgrade.
Pro Tip: Before downloading any updates, it’s always safer to take a backup of important data on your TV to avoid loss in case of any issues during or after upgrading.
Looks like your TV and router aren’t on the same wavelength, time for a serious heart-to-heart talk about their communication issues.
Incorrect settings on the TV or router
Many LG Smart TV users often face the problem of improper settings on either their TV or router. This issue can occur due to various reasons, including wrong configuration settings or network issues. Let’s take a look at some points related to this problem.
- Check and adjust the network settings of your LG Smart TV and ensure that it is connected to the right Wi-Fi network.
- Update your router firmware as outdated firmware may cause errors while connecting to other devices.
- Ensure that MAC filtering is not enabled on your router as it blocks unrecognized devices from accessing the network.
- Make sure that DHCP server settings are correct on your router so that it can assign an IP address automatically.
- Also, check if firewall or security software on your computer is blocking the connection to your LG Smart TV.
Apart from these points, if any device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, has difficulty connecting to the same Wi-Fi network as your LG smart TV, chances are high that router settings could be an issue.
In case you encounter a similar issue while using an LG Smart TV, follow these simple steps to fix it instantly. Don’t miss out on binge-watching your favorite shows because of this easily solvable problem.
Remember to check all network settings and configurations before panicking about LG Smart TV Error Code 106! Get ready to flex those DIY muscles and bid adieu to Error Code 106!
Possible fixes for LG Smart TV Error Code 106
Possible solutions to resolve LG Smart TV Error Code 106 are as follows:
- Check Your Internet Connection – Verify that your internet connection is stable and fast enough.
- Power Cycle Your Modem and Router – Unplug both the modem and router for some time (at least 30 to 60 seconds) and afterwards, plug them in again.
- Perform a Network Connection Reset – Navigate to the Network Settings of your LG TV, select “Reset Connection” and confirm by choosing “Confirm”.
- Update Your TV’s Firmware – Go to the Settings of your LG Smart TV, navigate to “About TV”, and check for updates. If available, proceed by installing updates.
- Get Help from LG Customer Support – Contact LG Customer Support and ask for further technical assistance.
It’s essential to know that an unstable internet connection is commonly the cause of LG Smart TV Error Code 106. By following the steps listed above, you can quickly fix this problem and continue streaming your favorite shows and movies.
It’s worth noting that the LG company has been providing high-quality appliances for home and commercial use for quite some time now. LG is a company that values innovation and has been recognized for it by several awards and accolades.
Can’t fix stupid, but restarting your TV and router might just do the trick for LG Smart TV Error Code 106.
Restarting the TV and/or router
Restarting both your Router and LG Smart TV is a simple yet effective solution to resolve Error Code 106.
To successfully restart the TV and/or router, you can follow these steps:
- Turn off your LG Smart TV and unplug it from the power source.
- Find your router’s power cord and unplug it from the outlet as well.
- Wait for at least one minute before plugging back both devices into their respective outlets.
- Once both are plugged in properly, turn on the Router followed by turning on the LG Smart TV.
It is important to note that this method only works if connection failure is only temporary or caused by a minor malfunction in devices.
In addition to restarting the devices, it is recommended to check for any updates available for your TV software. Update checking and installation may resolve any software-related issues that cause error code 106.
If none of these solutions work, contacting customer support or seeking professional assistance should be considered for resolving additional underlying issues within either device.
Make sure your Wi-Fi connection is stronger than a marriage after quarantine.
Checking network connectivity and signal strength
For resolving LG Smart TV Error Code 106, it is necessary to assess the network connectivity and signal strength.
To check the network connectivity and signal strength on LG Smart TV, follow these six steps:
- Click on the Settings option available on the home screen of your LG Smart TV.
- Choose Wi-Fi Connection to initiate a connection with your Wi-Fi network.
- Once you have established a connection, choose Network Information under the Wi-Fi Connection tab.
- Analyze the status of the Internet Protocol (IP) address to ensure that it is communicating with your wired or wireless network correctly.
- Verify the signal strength by checking out its RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator).
- If you find any problem during this assessment process, consider repeating the configuration setup.
It is essential to check unconventional smart devices such as cell phones while troubleshooting network-related issues that may impact LG Smart TV’s connectivity.
True fact: According to Statista Research Department (2021), global smart TV shipments amounted to 219 million in 2020, an increase from 157 million shipments in 2018.
Updating your TV’s firmware is a lot like going to the dentist – you know it’s necessary, but it’s still a pain in the ass.
Updating the TV firmware or software
Updating LG Smart TV’s software can fix Error Code 106. To update the firmware or software, refer to the following guide:
- Press the “Home” button on the remote control.
- Go to “Settings” and select “All Settings”.
- Choose “General”, then click on “About This TV”.
- Lastly, click on “Check for Updates” and follow the prompts.
In addition, manually updating your firmware may resolve other error codes as well. Remember to back up your settings before proceeding with any updates.
It is vital to keep your LG Smart TV updated to ensure it functions correctly. Reluctance to update could lead to recurring issues with Error Code 106 and additional problems in accessing apps like Netflix or Hulu.
A frequent user of an LG Smart TV had encountered Error Code 106 multiple times but was unaware of how to fix it. Upon contacting customer support, they were guided through the process of updating their TV’s firmware/software and successfully resolved the issue.
Who needs therapy when you can just reset your TV to factory settings and start over?
Resetting the TV to factory settings
Restoring TV to Default Settings
To fix LG Smart TV Error Code 106, restoring the television to default settings is a viable option. This can be achieved by erasing all personal preferences and configurations that have been made on the device. Follow the below guide for resetting the television settings.
- Press ‘Settings’ on your LG Smart TV remote control
- Select “All settings”
- Select the ‘General’ tab and scroll down to ‘Reset to Initial Settings’
This will reset the television to its factory default along with all other preferences and data that may have been entered before.
It’s important to note that doing this action will remove any pre-set network connections as well. Ensure you have log-in credentials before doing this so you can connect back once again.
After restoring your LG Smart TV to its default setting, consider updating your webOS software and/or contact customer support if error code 106 persists. Upgrading ensures compatibility with applications and improves performances while also resolving issues caused by bugs or glitches in older versions.
Additionally, check for any corrupted software or unstable applications installed on your LG Smart TV. Remove those applications associated with 106 errors codes, then try restoring the device back to initial settings again. This should successfully resolve any issues present within the hardware, in addition leading to improved performance overall.
Calling customer support is like trying to fix a broken TV with a hammer – it may work, but it’s not the most efficient solution.
Contacting customer support for further assistance.
When encountering LG Smart TV Error Code 106, it is recommended to seek assistance from the manufacturer’s customer support. They can provide detailed instructions on how to fix the issue and might have additional troubleshooting steps to rectify the problem.
In some cases, customer support may ask for your TV’s model number or other sensitive information to diagnose the issue further accurately. They will then guide you through the process of repairing the error code. It is essential to follow their instructions carefully and avoid any hasty decisions that might shift things from bad to worse.
If customer support cannot resolve your problem, they will escalate it to a higher level of technical assistance. They might even schedule a visit by a technician if deemed appropriate. Remember, technical problems differ in complexity, making it necessary for professionals to intervene in resolving some matters.
Pro Tip: Before contacting customer support, try restarting your TV or checking for firmware updates. These actions may resolve the error code without intervention from an external party.


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In this episode, we will talk about refugee struggles in Malaysia, Joshua Low’s previous and current work, and the broader issues at hand.
Welcome to New Naratif’s Southeast Asia Dispatches. I’m your host, Bonnibel Rambatan, Editorial Manager for New Naratif. New Naratif is a movement to democratise democracy in Southeast Asia, and this podcast is one of the ways we attempt to do just that.
In Peninsular Malaysia there are over one hundred and eighty thousand refugees. Regardless of origin or identity, they all run into the same core problem of legal recognition. Malaysian authorities treat refugees as illegal, as there are no laws relating to their status. Not to mention the structural racism and xenophobia problems that are still rampant in the country.
One hundred and eighty thousand people. That’s the size of a small country, and that’s in Peninsular Malaysia alone. How do you expect to have a democracy when there are that many people not being legally recognised?
There is a level of international recognition, sure. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is allowed to operate. But because the country does not have a formal asylum system, the organisation’s activity is limited. Not to mention that Malaysia isn’t even a signatory country of the 1951 Refugee Convention.
All this forces refugees to rely on what Joshua Low, our guest for this episode, called “precarious goodwill: an unsustainable compassion which relies heavily on the efforts of civil society; never guaranteed, safe, nor formally rolled out as rules and laws.”
My name is Joshua. I am a social anthropologist by training, currently the force migration researcher at New Naratif. I used to be working in Ecuador on issues of rising xenophobia and issues of legal documentation, but I’ve since returned back to Southeast Asia. I grew up here in Malaysia and now I’m working on forced migration issues in the region.
That is Joshua Low, a Researcher in New Naratif. Joshua is a social anthropologist by training who recently completed fieldwork in Northern Ecuador researching xenophobia and the impact of legal documentation. Having grown up in Southeast Asia, he has since moved back and is now working on Forced Migration Research along with the Research Team here in New Naratif. Joshua’s broad areas of interest include: human rights, citizenship, home, and belonging.
In this episode, we will talk about refugee struggles in Malaysia, Joshua Low’s previous and current work, and the broader issues at hand.
Story of Zahra
Thank you, Joshua, it seems that you have been working on these issues for quite a while. I mean, forced migration and xenophobia and stuff like that are very much related, right? So let’s start with your first the article that you wrote for New Naratif last year, right.
Could you maybe explain briefly about that last publication? I think it was titled the Higher Education Labyrinth for Refugee Learners in Peninsular Malaysia. Can you tell us more about that?
Yeah, for sure. My article centres on the story of Zahra, who, despite having stellar grades in high school, struggled for many years to gain admission to university in Malaysia simply because of her status as a refugee who fled religious persecution from Pakistan.
The article then discusses the different struggles that refugee learners face to gain meaningful access to higher education. I name five big hurdles bureaucratic, institutional, financial, social and psychological.
I was inspired to write the article because while there has historically been conversations around primary and secondary school access of refugees in Malaysia, little has been written or discussed about higher education access.
I think that you need to concurrently talk about all three levels because continuity is important. I must say it was at once a heartbreaking and heartwarming piece to write. On the one hand, I took a piece together the labyrinth of challenges that refugee learners face in order to learn and study something that should be quite straightforward.
I wrote about issues like the climate of fear induced by a hostile immigration environment, the lack of resources, and the lack of continuous institutional support and welcome in some universities in Malaysia. No public universities currently accept refugees to study, and only a handful of the 400 plus private universities in Malaysia do so, and they do so quietly.
And at the same time, it was also heartwarming to speak to refugee learners, NGOs and university staff teachers who were creatively finding ways to build higher education access. On the ground, I saw solidarity, kindness and toughness little acts of resistance towards the status quo in the name of building education opportunities for all.
One initiative was the Fuji Higher Ed Scholarship, which provided scholarship opportunities for refugee learners. And another was CERTE, which stands for Connecting and Equipping refugees to Tertiary Education. And they help prepare, provide soft skills, networks and information needed to access higher education in the labyrinth that I wrote about. So that was the heartwarming part as well.
Three Broad Interests
Yeah, it’s interesting. I mean, the listeners can, of course, will give them a link to your original article so they can find out more about that.
But describing it as once heartbreaking and heartwarming is really apt, I feel, because it’s kind of also the feeling that we get, like, the vibe that we get whenever we pursue these kinds of stories of marginalised groups in many areas. Not just refugees, right?
But I guess, why refugees? Why are you interested in this issue in refugees and in Xenophobia? And then how did you come to your research? Like, how did you come to Zahra and all the others in the article?
I think my interest really isn’t just about refugees. I think it’s much broader than that. My interests, I would name three broad interests. I’m interested in issues of human rights, citizenship and belonging.
And when you look into those broad categories, there are many issues that you can look at. And refugees are just one of the many iterations or conditions that is of interest to me. Because when you talk about displacement, you talk about migration, issues of belonging, it affects many people of different conditions, from stateless people to refugees to migrant workers.
I would say my broad interest is in all of that my interest really came from my time in studying abroad in Canada. This was many years ago, in 2015, when I was studying international development at that time, and I didn’t really know what issues I wanted to focus on.
But at the same time, during that season when I just arrived in university, there was a lot of political attention around the Syrian refugee crisis. And this was when there was a lot of mobilisation among Canadians demanding that the government accept more Syrian refugees. And it became a political and electoral issue.
I came in, I was an undergraduate student, and I started seeing this mobilisation on the ground from churches, civil society organisations, mosque, all coming together, and the university itself coming together and saying, we need to do something in response to the Syrian refugee situation.
And that really sparked my interest. And I got involved, and slowly but surely, I got involved in other issues of resettlement. Then later on, I had the opportunity to go to Ecuador to work in the borderlands.
And that’s really in light, in the context of the Colombian and Venezuelan situations, very different from Southeast Asia. But I just continue working on these issues. I would say my journey was really a combination of intentionality, intentional pursuits, but serendipity as well, things popping up and just pursuing them as they pop up. Hope that answers your question.
Latin America VS Southeast Asia
Yeah, definitely. But it’s interesting that you’ve been doing research and been involved in these issues in multiple places of the world. I mean, obviously they’re different.
But can you in your experience, in your observation, how are these issues different from the Syrian refugees and the condition in Canada and also in Ecuador and then in Southeast Asia, like vastly different places of the world?
What primary ways do you think they’re different?
Ecuador and Latin America has a very progressive and developed legal landscape compared to Southeast Asia. If I may just do broad generalisations when it comes to these issues. But here we are talking just solely in terms of the legal frameworks. So I’m not going to talk about practice yet.
In Ecuador, when I was working there, for example, the Constitution of Ecuador proclaims the equal rights of citizens and non citizens. It proclaims things like the progressive extinction of the notion of the alien notion of the non citizen. It talks about things like universal citizenship, so really challenging the nation state in some sense, but also challenging the idea of the citizen.
Of course, in Southeast Asia, we don’t see any of that happening. The countries that I work mostly in or I think about a lot when it comes to refugee issues, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are not even signatories to the refugee Convention.
And so it’s vastly different when you talk about legal frameworks. Now the question of practice is more complicated. I wouldn’t say just because you have these legal frameworks, refugees and migrants are necessarily protected.
My research was on Xenophobia, and so you have all these progressive legal framework, but you can still have quite an anti migrant public that doesn’t correspond with what’s written on paper. So that’s a strong big caveat there. Yeah.
In Southeast Asia, I think, when it comes to practice, there’s a lot of gray areas and discretion that works both ways. When it comes to protecting the nunces and the refugee, there’s a lot of things that can happen behind the scenes, not written in law for good and for bad.
So, for example, when you look at the higher education situation for refugees in Malaysia, discretion plays a big role, meaning that universities do sometimes accept refugees, but they do so behind the scenes without announcing them to the whole world, to the government.
But that means that information cannot be widely accessible to refugees. But that also means that refugees can in some sense access universities. And when it comes to the role of policymakers, I sense that in the Malaysian context, the government doesn’t always want to do overt promises and overt policy changes, but then they may be willing to do things behind the scenes, close doors.
So the role of discretion is a big factor in shaping one’s protection or not, if that makes sense.
Misconception of Refugee
Yeah, that’s also one of the most interesting parts of your article that I find. Like lots of universities, some universities actually do accept them, as you mentioned. It’s just that very hush hush, right?
We can’t really let people find out. And also the status of the refugees themselves among the students and among the lecturers, among the professors. Also, they’re not made public, right?
It’s just generally kept a secret that, oh, this student is a refugee, and stuff like that, right Because again, coming back to the idea of Xenophobia, it’s interesting for me that there are lots of mobilization in both ways, both directions, in both political spectrums.
There are people who mobilise for better acceptance of refugees, but also yeah, just Xenophobic people really pushing back against those ideas.
And you mentioned something very interesting, which I will let you talk about in the personal experience of Zahra in your article about how people frame discrimination as if we are being discriminated by the refugee.
That kind of political idea, which is strange to me, but yeah, maybe. Can you tell us more about that?
Yeah, just a recap there. Zahra shared how a student in this university that she was in without knowing her refugee background, that he wanted to kick out all refugee students because he saw accepting refugees as an act of discrimination.
What is peculiar about this is that this is in a private university, one and number two, there’s this misconception that if you provide a spot for someone else, then you lose your spot. But this is not the case. Sources of funding are diverse.
Where when education, having someone one extra person sitting in the room doesn’t change the cost dramatically. But what is peculiar about this is that it does touch on the what’s peculiar about this statement is that it’s framed around discrimination, and this person who framed it as discrimination was of Chinese ethnicity. And I think that’s a very key point to notice is that in the Malaysian context, ethnicity race are very salient.
The ideas of intergroup competition is very ingrained in the Malaysian context. And there are those who feel that the affirmative action policies in Malaysia are discriminating against them. That favors the Bumipuetra and the indigenous people instead of minority groups.
And so in that context, there are people who feel that they are discriminated against. That then gets transferred to this refugee context. And I think that’s unfortunate because education is a right for all, and it shouldn’t just be this group, one group versus another group kind of thing. And we should be trying to build access for all, regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds or nationality.
But, yeah, it is a real sentiment on the ground that anyone advocating for refugee issues would need to be quite mindful about that these sentiments are there and address them hit on or really explain what the conditions and situations refugee learners are in for more understanding.
Current Status Quo
Yeah, because I can imagine that being a refugee, especially after reading your article there, they’re just layers and layers of challenges, right?
What is it just simply even when they’re already accepted, like, how do you make friends? How do you deal with the racial tensions? How do you deal with that divide? So I’ll come back to that point later, though.
But earlier on, and also in the article, you mentioned five points, five points of concerns that are raised by the refugee learners and that the government can address, which are bureaucratic, financial, institutional, but also social and psychological, right? And this is, of course, it hits across multiple dimensions.
But what I want to ask is that how is it going now, though? Sometime obviously, months have passed since you last interviewed Zahra and again since the comparison that you made with Ecuador, with other countries who have all of these legal frameworks ready.
Do you think that Malaysia, or maybe like other parts of Southeast Asia, are moving towards legal frameworks that better address these five concerns?
Or do you think these five concerns we shouldn’t worry about legal frameworks. Let’s just address these five concerns first with, for example, I don’t know, collaborations between refugee run and refugee supporting organisations and stuff like that.
Or what do you think we need to move to address these kinds of concerns and how do you think things are going right now? Where are we moving towards?
So I can start with the question on how are things going on now? And then I would come back to the question of what needs to be done as of now.
On the policy front, it’s generally still status quo. Malaysia had a change in government late last year, but they have not made any public policy stance on refugee issues so far in general, let alone the issue of refugee education.
I do hope that there is openness in this new government to build and enable higher education access of refugees. And they can do so simply by providing refugee study visas or just allowing decreeing that Malaysian public universities can accept refugees, can accept or enroll refugees.
There is also work that can be done on a primary and secondary school level by providing more recognition support to alternative learning centers. These are centers that are run by NGOs or refugees or also to open up access some level of access of public schools to refugee learners.
It is important to point out like unlike Thailand and Indonesia, countries that also host significant populations of refugees, Malaysia stands out in the region for a strict policy of not allowing refugees to enroll in either primary or secondary school.
Thailand has an education for all policy that allows all children, regardless of data, to access 15 years of free education, primary and secondary. And Indonesia, there is growing primary school access for nuncies and children through government decree.
So we can follow the examples of Indonesia and Thailand to provide and protect the future generations of all nationalities of all education levels, and Malaysians alike, when it comes to building long term higher education access.
What we can do so without just working on the policy level, but working on the ground level with institutions and universities. I think what we need to do is to actually build allies through sustained engagement with and within university campuses. Because you can have a policy one day that allows refugees to study and that would be great.
But if you don’t have allies within universities, then the policy will not also work well. I think you need to work on a policy level concurrently on the institutional level, work with the universities that are currently already accepting refugees and those that are not to work with them to open up access.
Build relationship with students, professors, staff, people who can be strong and thoughtful voices to build higher educational access regardless of one’s migration status.
And that could happen in different ways. For example, universities or student bodies could create courses around refugee issues for students to gain knowledge around these issues. NGOs or civil society can cite mouse student councils to work on these issues.
Or networks can be formed with like minded and committed academics to build higher education access for all. So I think there are ways to build sustained engagement. And I think the eventual goal of doing all these engagement is to build what I would call like, campuses of sanctuary.
So, yeah, I think there are many ways, and I think I’ve listed a few there.
Why Refugees are in Malaysia?
Yeah, it’s interesting also that you mentioned about how we need courses so that people are more aware of the refugee issues, because I think we can have access. I mean, obviously we would need to have access, but to get to the next step of having it as places of safe places, places that are welcoming.
And all these things that you mentioned, there’s kind of like a shift of mindset, a shift of point of views that’s needed, especially in the context of rife xenophobia and racism and all of these racial tensions in the Malaysian society itself.
I think it’s very important to frame refugees and have people know what refugees are and what they come from and the historical context of refugees, so that people don’t end up seeing refugees as just another.
As you mentioned, accepting refugees will be discriminatory to certain ethnic groups in Malaysia because they’re taking away our jobs, right. That’s always the conservative, the Xenophobic, the bigoted points of view there that are unfortunately still drive in Malaysia and elsewhere, but building this knowledge.
I want to ask you, though, why are there so many refugees in Malaysia? Maybe you can give a bit of the historical background, a bit of the context in Malaysia specifically, because in your case it was like Peninsular Malaysia.
So, yeah, what is it, why there and what’s the background there, politically and economically?
Yeah, the question of why refugees are in Malaysia is an extremely important question. And migration is complex, it’s layered, and I think we need to be better to break down the why people are in Malaysia. So let me give it a shot.
There are over 180,000 refugees in Malaysia, quite a sizeable population, and they include people from Myanmar, the Rohingya, the Chin, the Kachin and other ending minority groups from Myanmar. There are Pakistanis, Afghans, Sri Lankans from South Asia, Syrians, Iraqis, Yemenis and Palestinians from West Asia and Somalians from the Horn of Africa.
So refugees, the first thing you need to know is that they come from very diverse places and regions around the world and they seek refuge for different reasons, including the fear of persecution, war or extreme socioeconomic harm. The majority of refugees in Malaysia are from Myanmar, so maybe I can speak a little bit about that and provide a brief overview.
The flight and the flights of people from Myanmar are complex and layered, but we can broadly trace them back to three ongoing, overlapping and ethnic based struggles in the country first, struggles over national belonging.
Number two, struggles over land and resources. And capital plays a big role there and three, struggles over power.
When you talk about struggles over national belonging you can think about the Rohingya who are the largest refugee group in Malaysia. They are also predominantly Muslims. They are in Malaysia because they’ve historically suffered religious persecution the denial of citizenship and violence in the hands of Myanmar’s ultra nationalist state and armed forces, the Tamada in Rakhine State.
So that’s the western part of Myanmar, the Rohingya, are trapped in what a scholar has called a multipolar conflict between themselves, the minority Buddhist Rakhines and the majority Bermans where each group have historically, quote unquote, mutually existential fears and mistrust of one another.
And the plight of the Rohingya can also be traced to Myanmar’s 1982 citizenship law which straight out deprived them of the place in the country by excluding them from the official 135 national races.
So all of this against the backdrop of all this conflict of statelessness of violence there was a military crackdown that caused the exodus of 700,000 Rohingya to the neighboring Bangladesh and other countries and other ethnic and religious Christian minority groups in Myanmar as well.
In the borderlands of Myanmar, like the Chin, Kachin and Karen have also clashed with the military and government which have forced them into exile in the countries.
So there is a broader context of the struggle of national belonging in Myanmar the question of who belongs in the Burmese state, who should belong and what rights they have. And in that context, that has caused displacement and dispossession.
The second struggle is also over land and resources. You can’t talk about belonging without talking about capital as well which is also an important context that I don’t think is often highlighted when it comes to displacement that when Aung San Suu Kyi came into power in a time of rapid liberalisation of the country.
There was also plenty of capital coming into the borderlands of Myanmar and that continues on today with the Hunter regime because at that time there was land confiscation for mega projects in the region in the borderland areas for oil, gas production pipelines, hydroelectric dams, mining and seaports as well as special economic zones. And all of this have also caused dispossession and displacement of minority groups.
So, yes, there was a lot of resources coming into the country but a lot of those resources were going to specific people at the same time also dispossessing and displacing people in the region. So that’s another big factor of why people are fleeing.
And finally, the struggle over power is around who rules and who has autonomy in these regions. So because of the questions of national belonging there has also been ethnic arm groups that have taken up arms in the borderland regions in the name of self determination, in the name of autonomy and cultural rights.
And they have also clashed with the military who are also vying for power in these region and the Kudeta against the Myanmar government in 2021 has also intensified the exodus of people from Myanmar.
At the same time, it’s also important to recognise that the nature of these conflicts and the conflicts in the region are also changing ah, because of new alliances and promises between the exile national unity government, the NUG, and the ethnic minorities.
So I’m providing all of this information so that readers or listeners can know that it is a complex situation that people are fleeing, but they are fleeing situations where that tells us difficult situations that tells us that they need help and protection even more.
It is against this backdrop of violence and persecution that refugees from Myanmar are forced to flee to Malaysia and then the other groups for Pakistanis, they are narcissist fleeing religious persecution.
There are Ahmadi Muslims, Christian Pakistanis, whose freedom of religion is denied in Pakistan. For the Somalians, you have to think about the 30 plus year civil war and political instability in that region. For Syrians, it’s in the context of the Syrian civil war that broke out twelve years ago.
For Afghans, you’re looking at a war in Afghanistan that really started in the 1970s but continue today and of course intensified after the Taliban offensive in 2021. So yeah, that’s a little bit of the overview of why people have led complicated.
What Needs to be Done?
Yeah. Wow, thank you for laying out all of that. It is very complicated. I mean, obviously refugees aren’t just it doesn’t just happen, it’s a symptom of a wider global phenomena of increasing violence, wars and socioeconomic harm and land grabs, power struggles and all of these things as if as you’ve, as you’ve laid out in your in in what in what you just in what you just laid out.
But also, first of all, I guess, do you think people are generally simply not aware of this? Do they not want to know? Do they like, do most people? Because yeah, I can imagine if people just don’t care or just they don’t want to know, or even if they know, they’re just going to say, yeah, but that’s a problem for another country.
Why should that be a problem for my country, for my university, for my institution? If the people there don’t have resources, then what gives them the right to take our resources? Because we hear all of these things a lot, right?
What is the best way to address these? Do you think? Should there just be simply education or a more civil discussion or should there be a better organising, mobilising, just building all of these initiatives in a much more stronger, make stronger demands to the government, for example, or yeah.
What do you think needs to be done?
I think the first thing that we all need to agree upon is that people are fleeing for a reason. And that whether we like it or not, people need to find refuge. And no matter what policies that we have to deter migration, to stop migration, it won’t work. Especially when survival is on the line. It won’t work if what you need is food on the table.
And I think we can all empathise and understand that, that you can have the strongest deterrence policies, have a deportation regime, have immigration detention centers, but you are not going to stop people who are desperate for survival and for sanctuary.
And so we need to start from there. We need to agree that that is the reality and put ourselves in the shoes of refugees themselves.
I remember when I was working in Ecuador in the borderlands, and I was meeting ethnic border zones, professors, professionals, people who journalists, politicians, people from the military, people from all walks of life.
But many of them had university degrees. Many of them had similar qualifications or more qualifications that I did. This was in the borderlands of Ecuador. And this is because the Venezuelan refugee population is highly educated.
But even with all of that, their country collapsed and they still had to flee. What I’m saying here is that when I was there in the borderlands, I realized, oh my God, this can happen to me. This is not something that happens elsewhere. It can happen to me.
If there is political instability in my country or economic instability that leads to other kinds of crisis, I could be a refugee.
And I think what I’m saying there is twofold. One is we need to accept that people will migrate no matter what. Number two is that we could also end up in that situation.
And when we start accepting that people who you can’t stop migration, then what you need to do is to then coordinate and govern, figure out what is best to do for all to protect those who are migrating, but to also coordinate migration in a way that also benefits the whole society, if I may say so.
And there are many ways we can do that. It’s looking at labor shortages, labor gaps where refugees can fill those spots, finding ways in which refugee communities and hosts and local populations can work together in concert in different projects and programs.
You have to remember that refugees are generally very resilient people, people who have a lot of skills, knowledge, experience, whether it’s from their migration situation or from their countries of origin.
And I think host societies who see that will really benefit by mobilising and coordinating with the skills that are coming to the region, so coordination is key.
I think that is actually one way you could create a win win for all, even in the university context, to address the issues of the sense of discrimination.
When refugees actually come to our universities, they actually enrich the university experience. They make the university experience more internationalised. They bring in their knowledge, their culture, their skills, and they transform the learning experience as well.
And for universities themselves who do open up access, they benefit from having a wider range of alumni from different international, different countries in the world. So that’s a win win if only we see it that way and we create policies to do that.
That’s my response and that’s how I think education plays a big role as well, but I don’t think education is the so there is this narrative that to address refugee issues we need to inform and educate more.
I think that’s one part of the story, but it’s not the full story or the way that we can actually reach people and change minds and change hearts. It’s also to meet people who are, quote unquote xenophobic where they’re at as well and to also understand where they’re coming from.
I think there are Grievances there that it’s not related to necessary to refugees. Sometimes it’s Grievances related to not being cared for by the state, not having their needs met that then overflows to refugees. I think those Grievances need to be acknowledged and met as well.
So it’s not just about education, but it’s also trying to understand where people who harbour anti migrant sentiments, where they’re coming from and meet halfway or meet where they’re at. So that’s another thing I think we ought to do.
Community & Coalition
Yeah, I think a lot of the conservative ideology or conservative mindset hinges on taking very familiar pain points from society and the Grievances, as you mentioned, and just projects them onto a minority group like migrants and refugees, right?
And I think that’s why it’s so easy for it’s so easy for people to dislike or to be against migrants.
But again, as you mentioned, also, maybe another way to put it is that it’s like trying to solve homelessness with hostile architecture, right? You’re not going to do that. You’re not going to solve the issue, you’re just going to make life a whole lot more difficult for a lot of people.
And that’s why, again, conversations are needed. But of course we shouldn’t stop there. We shouldn’t stop at the it’s one part of the issue, one part of the story, as you mentioned, like getting people to know about refugees and stuff like that.
But I want to get your opinion more and maybe your targets and what you believe needs to be done aside from just knowledge building in order to create change.
What do we need to do exactly? Like, how do we need to mobilise? What kind of angles do we need to approach this by?
I think the other two elements besides knowledge building, which is an important pillar as well, is community building and coalition building. I think when we talk about community building, I think of what’s happening on a grassroots level, what’s happening in your surroundings, your neighborhood, your schools, your universities, churches, mosques, temples.
And for listeners out there, these are spaces that you could be in, but I would then encourage there to actually open your eyes, to see who are in these spaces and how you can actually interact. If there are migrants and refugee populations there, how you treat them on a day to day basis, how you relate to them, speak to them, whether all of that really does matter.
And from there, you know, build communities, friendships, partnerships, projects together. And I think, you know, these, these could be political projects, could be social projects. But I think those everyday spaces of interactions are very important when it comes to helping others feel that they are part and parcel of the fabric of society.
So, yeah, community building is important. And I think coalition building, coalition building with, particularly with refugee led and refugee run organisations, there is incredible leadership and amazing mobilisation among refugee communities.
I think historically in the humanitarian spaces, let’s fund more NGOs, more humanitarian organisations, because we can do good for refugees.
But then refugees themselves are doing incredible work. Why not just direct funds, directly, resource them and work with them existing initiatives? And by resourcing, I mean it doesn’t just mean funding, but also trainings, solidarity, recognition, and also providing networks to refugee, refugee led organisations.
And I think some of these things are not just applicable in the religion context, but also beyond.
Okay, thank you, Joshua. Maybe for one last question. What can the listeners expect from your own personal research moving forward?
Like maybe you can hint us a little bit on the issues you’re tackling and maybe if they can also participate in one of these initiatives that you just mentioned, or if you have other resources that the listeners can maybe feel more educated or empowered in.
Yeah, just feel free to talk about that.
As New Naratif’s migration researcher, I am working on a few projects and the immediate project that I’m working on is on child detention. So the issue of child detention is something that is very close to my heart and it’s something that hasn’t really been addressed in the Malaysian context.
So I’m writing an explainer on that. That’s a work in progress.
And the other topics and teams that I’m thinking about is one of them is related to media responsibility when it comes to writing about migration and refugee issues, what ethical considerations should the media have in portraying and representing refugee lives and these issues.
And finally, a lot of my thinking now is around refugee leadership and how we can better support that. So, yeah, these are some teasers. I won’t go into too many details. I think listeners ought to come to our upcoming events, whether it’ll be democracy classrooms or Ba.Ca events around the topics that will be written.
Thank you so much, Joshua. So I’m pretty sure the listeners would love to talk about these issues more or like, know more about these issues and participate in the discussions, hopefully, which we will provide a link in the show notes as to your past research and also your upcoming ones.
And again, they can just follow our social media channels and stuff like that. But it has been an amazing discussion, getting your insights, getting to know your perspectives on these issues.
You’re doing very important work and we’re really happy to get to know you better in this kind of movement, building on these very important issues that are global in a way, but also very much regional, that lots of solidarity are needed, like these issues.
You’re working specifically in Malaysia right now, but it’s a very global and important issue, right? So, yeah. Thank you so much, Joshua, for speaking with us.
Thank you for having me and it was a great conversation, great questions. I love to continue engaging further with listeners with New Naratif and beyond.
And that wraps up our discussion with Joshua Low. The refugee issue is a very complex problem, and it’s one that will require all our strengths to tackle, from knowledge-building, community-building, to coalition-building. You can share this podcast, Joshua Low’s research, which you can find on newnaratif.com, and other resources to your circles.
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The issue of primary and secondary school access for refugee learners in Peninsular Malaysia has received some public attention. But with a minority of refugees arriving or graduating with secondary school diplomas, an equally important question to ask is: What comes next?

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In Latin America and the Caribbean, 30% of the population lacks access to health care for financial reasons—a situation PAHO member countries have pledged to change.
Washington, D.C., 12 December 2014 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has joined a coalition of more than 500 organizations from over 100 countries to celebrate the first-ever Universal Health Coverage Day on December 12.
The campaign, spearheaded by the Rockefeller Foundation, WHO, and the World Bank, seeks to increase awareness of the importance of access to health care as a basic human right and as essential for countries' social and economic well-being.
PAHO/WHO is supporting the campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to advance universal access to health and universal health coverage in collaboration with its member countries in the Americas.
"Universal health coverage is a powerful concept and movement that has begun not just in Latin America and the Caribbean but globally as well," said PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne. "It is a process rather than a finite goal, but it is essential to advancing health as both a human right and a crucial component of development."
Currently, 30% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean lacks access to health care for financial reasons, and 21% does not seek care because of geographical barriers. To address this problem, ministers of health from throughout the Americas endorsed a Regional Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage, during the 53rd PAHO Directing Council in October of this year.
The new strategy provides a common framework for countries to evaluate their policies and measure their progress toward universal access to health and universal health coverage. It identifies four strategic lines of action for countries to advance toward universal coverage:
- expand equitable access to health services that are comprehensive, good of quality, and centered on people and communities
- improve stewardship and governance in the public health sector
- increase and improve financing for health and advancing toward elimination of out-of-pocket payments that are a barrier to access to care
- strengthen coordination between the public health sector and other sectors to address social and economic conditions that affect health and access to care.
Based on the regional strategy, health leaders in PAHO/WHO member countries have been developing individualized country roadmaps and mobilizing national and international resources to strengthen and transform their national health systems toward universal access to health and universal health coverage.
In addition to its member countries in the Americas, key PAHO/WHO partners in promoting universal health coverage include the Organization of American States (OAS), the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and the Rockefeller Foundation.
Universal Health Coverage Day marks the two-year anniversary of a United Nations resolution, unanimously passed on 12 December 2012, which endorsed universal health coverage as a pillar of sustainable development and global security.
PAHO, founded in 1902, is the oldest international public health organization in the world. It works with its member countries to improve the health and the quality of life of the people of the Americas. It serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of WHO and is part of the Inter-American system.
- The Latin America and Caribbean region is one of the most inequitable in the world, with 29% of the population living in poverty and the poorest 40% receiving less than 15% of total income.
- As of 2010, 36 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean lacked access to safe drinking water, 120 million lacked wastewater disposal and sewerage services, and nearly 25 million had to defecate in the open.
- Eleven Latin American and Caribbean report a deficit of health workers, with fewer than 25 physicians, nurses, and certified midwives per 10,000 population.
- Public spending on health in Latin America and the Caribbean was only 3.8% of GDP in 2011, compared with 8% average public spending on health in OECD countries.
- PAHO/WHO considers 6% of GDP as a useful benchmark for the minimum (though not necessarily sufficient) spending level needed to reduce inequities and increase financial protection in the framework of universal access to health and universal health coverage.
- 500+ Organizations Launch Global Coalition to Accelerate Access to Universal Health Coverage
- Universal Health Coverage Day 2014
- Video: Imagine a World
- Special Lancet series shows universal health coverage is a feasible goal in Latin America and worldwide (press release)
- 53rd PAHO Directing Council concludes agenda, with "historic" agreement on universal health coverage
- PAHO webpage on universal health coverage
- Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage (CD53/5, rev.2)
- https://twitter.com/pahowho #UHC #universalhealthcoverage #HEALTHFORALL

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Zach's Alotta Southwestern Enchiladas
Quote: "Not your mother's enchilada" This recipe was born during the always-popular Cinco de Mayo office celebration. While everyone was[ busy signing up for chips, dips and salsa, I wanted something different and uniquely authentic, as well as something that could serve as a meal. The result was a dish that not only was the first to go, but it served me personally as a springboard to creative cooking.]
- For the steak:
- 2 pounds tri-tip steak, cut into large chunks
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup anejo tequila
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 serrano chile, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the enchiladas:
- 5 (7-ounce) cans tomatillo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 pound pepper Jack cheese, grated
- 3 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans
- 1 (7-ounce) can diced chiles
- 2 dozen flour tortillas
- Equipment: 2 (9 by 13-inch) baking pans
One day ahead, make the steak: In a slow cooker, combine the steak, water, tequila, garlic, and 1 serrano chile. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook, on low, until very tender, about 12 hours or overnight. Shred the steak.
Make the enchiladas:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the tomatillo and tomato sauces in a saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until hot. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Heat the black beans in another saucepan.
Combine little of the sauce, a bit of the black beans, a smidgen of the cheese, small morsels of the steak, and hints of the diced canned chiles in each tortilla and roll, keeping the ends untucked. Arrange the rolls in the pans and pour the remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and remaining chiles.
Cover the pans with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
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So I decided to participate in the Tour de Fleece this year. I was trucking along at a pretty good pace. But then FAIL!
I completed a 4 oz braid of Into the Whirled fiber. Done. Good. Though a bit overplied.
Worked on the Loop Double Bump Madness again this year.
THOUGH WHY DID I THINK I COULD DO IT WITH SSK CHOPPING FIVE DAYS OFF TdF??!
I actually have completed the singles for the two Bumps. Some madness in my head said I could get them plied in time for SSK. *blink* Clearly, the heat fried my brain. *sigh*
I started plying Saturday night. Did about an hour and a half. Did 4-5 hours worth of plying Sunday. And it looks like I have completed about a 1/4th of the plying. *sigh*
I have a ton to get done before SSK. I have to finish making stitch markers. I have to wind yarn. I just learned late Sunday that I have homework for a class I am taking on Thursday. Yes. I can get it done on the plane. But I don't want to wait until the last minute as I need to get decent gauge. So I either need to bring multiple sets of needles or just cast it on before I leave.
Not to mention I have to work today & tomorrow. And I leave at dawn on Weds.. *sigh*
Yes. It was silly to try to do both. I think I have partially admitted in my mind that the Bump ain't gonna get plied for this year's TdF. But there is also a delusional part of me thinking I can somehow. *shakes head* Hopefully I will come to my senses.\
Mind you, it is one of those weird times when having vacation *didn't* help with the TdF. I think the last time I went to the Adirondacks during the TdF was pre-kids. And this year, we went up earlier in the summer because my Eldest got to go to a sleepaway camp. It was a great experience. But it also meant my youngest was solo for the first time ever up there.
So my husband & I tried to do things to keep him entertained. Which was good. But it means I didn't spin as much as I would have on if my Eldest had been there. I still may have spun more than I would have with a week of work. But with travel, I am not sure I wouldn't have spun more on a weekend at home.
I am happy I tried. And I am still going to see what I can get done. For one, I could really use the bobbins for SSK! *laugh*

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10 Creative Ideas for Stay-At-Home Couples Game Night
Whether you're snowed in or just looking for a fun way to spend a weekend night, we've got the perfect solution: game night! If you're stumped on what games to play, don't worry—we've got you covered. Below are 10 of our favorite games for couples.
1. Trivial Pursuit
3. Cards Against Humanity
Fun Card Games
There are plenty of card games that are perfect for couples game night. Here are a few of our favorites:
• Hearts: This classic game is always a hit. Be sure to keep track of who is taking which tricks!
• Date Night Games: Romantic games for couples just got a whole lot more fun — no intimacy questions are off limits with our adult Games for Couples.
• Rummy: This game is perfect for beginners. Collect sets and runs to score points and win the game.
• Crazy Eights: This fast-paced game can get pretty crazy! Be the first to play all of your cards to win.
If you're looking for a fun, creative couples game night idea, woodworking puzzles are a great option! They're challenging, engaging, and can be customized to fit any skill level.
Plus, they provide a great opportunity for you and your partner to work together and learn new skills. So if you're looking for something fun and productive to do indoors, woodworking puzzles are definitely worth considering!
There's something about playing games in the great outdoors that just makes them more fun. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor games to play with your partner:
1. Frisbee – This classic game is perfect for a sunny day.
2. Volleyball – A great game to play on the beach or in the park.
3. Horseshoes – A favorite game for camping trips.
4. Bocce ball – A fun game that can be played almost anywhere.
5. Badminton – Portable and easy to set up, this is a great game for a small yard or park.
Video games are a great way to spend time together. You can play them while you're together at home, or you can play them online and invite friends over. Video games are an excellent way to relax after work, and they're also a great way to connect with other people who share your interests.
If you have kids, video games may be the only thing that keeps them from constantly asking "Are we there yet?" every five minutes on long car rides or airplane flights! If your family has unusual schedules (like ours), it's nice to have something we all enjoy doing together instead of just sitting around waiting for everyone else's schedule to match up with ours.
Playing online games is a great way to stay connected with your partner when you’re at home. You can play on your own or with friends or family, and the internet even allows you to interact with people from all over the world. Online games are also an easy way to meet new people, so if you and your significant other are looking for something more than just local friends to hang out with, try signing up for an online game!
Online games can be played by two or more players at a time—and they often require more than one person in order to make progress in the game (which makes them great for couples!). The most common type of online game is multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) shooters like Call Of Duty or Halo: Reach, but there are plenty of other options available such as MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas), card games like Hearthstone, survival horror titles like Amnesia: The Dark Descent, MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games) which usually have a fantasy setting like World Of Warcraft or Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn
Dancing And Games
One of the best ways to stay connected with your partner and have fun is by dancing. Dancing can be done anywhere and is a great way to exercise and get moving, which can help you feel better both physically and emotionally.
You don't have to go out on the town or go to a club in order to dance with your spouse, either; you can definitely dance at home! Just turn on some music that you know both of you enjoy, put on some close-fitting clothing (nothing too revealing), grab some drinks if desired, then start moving around together in whatever manner feels comfortable for both of you. Dance as if no one else were watching—let loose and just enjoy yourselves!
Uncommon Options To Have Fun With Couples
The most important thing to consider is that you can have fun with your partner without spending a lot of money. You don’t need to go out and buy expensive gadgets or exotic games, although some of the ideas below are more costly than others. It’s also not necessary for you both to spend hours trying to beat each other at every game (although we won’t deny that it is fun).
The point here is that couples should find ways to stay connected and enjoy one another's company in new ways, without being confined by traditional ideas about what constitutes "fun."
We hope that these ideas will help you find new ways to spend time with your partner. There are so many options out there that it can be hard to choose just one, but remember to keep things fun and light-hearted. Remembering why you love each other is a great way to get through any rough patch in your relationship, and game night is a great way for couples to do this!

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New enerday becomes Sunfire Fuel Cells: After the takeover by Sunfire GmbH in autumn 2018, the competence centre for fuel cells in Neubrandenburg now operates under the name Sunfire Fuel Cells GmbH.
Managing directors of the cleantech company are Dr. Matthias Boltze, who has been in charge of new enerday until now, and Andreas Frömmel, who also remains Vice President Sales & Marketing at Sunfire in Dresden. Sunfire Fuel Cells is now advancing a joint platform technology for micro-CHP devices for residential buildings and off-grid power supply.
- Sunfire GmbH from Dresden consolidates fuel cell activities in a competence centre in Neubrandenburg as Sunfire Fuel Cells GmbH
- Managing directors are Dr. Matthias Boltze and Andreas Frömmel
- Fuel cell technology from Sunfire, Vaillant and new enerday merges into platform technology for micro-CHP (Sunfire-Home / Sunfire-Remote)
Carl Berninghausen, CEO of Sunfire said, “With the new structure, we are consolidating Sunfire’s fuel cell activities in Neubrandenburg by creating a centre of excellence for fuel cells that is unique in Germany – both for domestic requirements and for off-grid applications.”
The know-how that Sunfire has acquired as a stack supplier and manufacturer of fuel cell heating devices, as well as new enerday’s experience with compact, highly integrated portable systems and the knowledge from its former partner Vaillant will be combined. Vaillant has paused its CHP activities after the development of the successful 6th generation and transferred the existing knowledge to Sunfire:
Berninghausen continued, “The combination of many years of research and development by the three German fuel cell specialists has resulted in the highly attractive solid oxide fuel cell systems that will go into series production at the end of 2019.”
SUNFIRE-HOME: ADD-ON DEVICE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITHOUT GAS GRID CONNECTION
With Sunfire-Home, Sunfire Fuel Cells is introducing an add-on device for supplying electricity and heat to single-family households that do not have a gas grid connection and, for example, would like to replace the existing oil heating with an environmentally friendly, efficient and innovative system. The micro-CHP solution offers a rated electrical output of 750 watts and a thermal output of 1,300 watts. In addition to reducing emissions, the advantages of Sunfire-Home include high efficiency, fully automatic operation with remote access and simple integration with modern building technology such as a peak load boiler and a hot water storage tank.
The Sunfire-Home fuel cell system can be operated both with LPG (liquid gas) and natural gas from the grid in the future. As part of the PACE market launch program, funded by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) with Horizon 2020, the first 500 devices will be placed on the market.
SUNFIRE-REMOTE: ENERGY SUPPLY IN OFF-GRID APPLICATIONS
Looking at Sunfire-Remote, the Neubrandenburg-based company promotes compact solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for self-sufficient and off-grid power supply from liquid gas, which are also available for car trailers as a hybrid system with batteries and photovoltaic elements. Typical applications include the power supply of measuring and control equipment for oil and gas pipelines, the signal lighting of wind farms in the construction phase and the mobile power supply for security systems and telecommunications stations.
Sunfire-Remote has an electrical output of 400 watts and can be powered by conventional liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in off-grid applications. When configured as a hybrid system, it also serves applications with more than 1.2 kilowatts.
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Tungsten and tungsten carbide are two industrial materials with distinct characteristics. Tungsten, a dense and exceptionally hard metallic element, has a high melting point and finds use in electrical contacts, heating elements, and alloying steel. Tungsten carbide, a compound of tungsten and carbon, surpasses tungsten in hardness and wear resistance, making it ideal for cutting tools and wear-resistant parts. By understanding the differences between these materials, we can employ their unique qualities to enhance various industrial processes and technological advancements. Today, we will explore the features of these two materials and compare their differences.
Tungsten carbide is a chemical compound material that consists of tungsten and carbon atoms. Its chemical formula is WC.
Tungsten is a chemical element with the atomic number 74 and symbol W. It is a dense, grayish-white metal that is extremely hard. Tungsten has the highest melting point and boiling point.
Tungsten is a hard metal that ranks between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. However, tungsten carbide is much harder than tungsten. Second to diamond, tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials known to human beings, measuring between 9 and 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Tungsten carbide, thanks to its outstanding hardness and wear resistance, is widely used in various industries, including mining, construction, oil and gas, snow removal, forestry, and cutting tools.
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Tungsten, on the other hand, is usually used to produce other chemical compound materials, such as tungsten carbide. In addition, tungsten is employed in manufacturing different alloys, such as high-speed steel.
- Physical Properties
Tungsten carbide is a ceramic material with a very high melting point of around 2,870 degrees Celsius (5,198 degrees Fahrenheit). It is extremely hard and has a low coefficient of thermal expansion.
Tungsten has a high density, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and a high melting point of 3,422 degrees Celsius (6,192 degrees Fahrenheit).
Tungsten carbide is a more complex material that requires additional processing and manufacturing steps, which contributes to its higher cost.
Tungsten is generally less expensive than tungsten carbide.


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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Education Achievement and Student Outcomes
Watch the video on inequality related to educational achievement. How does this study relate to the conflict perspective on education? How do social class and education interact in affluent societies?
Source: Anna Vignoles, https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/socioeconomic-inequalities-education-achievement-and-student-outcomes
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AI@Edge — Model Fingerprinting: Choosing the Right Model for the Edge and Knowing When the Model Doesn’t Know
Authors: Nirmit Desai, Wei-Han Lee, Utpal Mangla, Satish Sadagopan, Mudhakar Srivatsa, Matthews Thomas, Dinesh Verma
In our first blog we provided an overview of the challenges in implementing AI/ML at the edge. In our second blog we discussed a solution to one of the challenges — how to intelligently sub-sample data from multiple edges before they are transferred to a central location for model training. The solution we discussed was coresets — machine learning algorithms to succinctly summarize the data from the edge devices without losing data quality, while enabling real-time decisions with pre-trained AI models at the point of action, and at the speed of 5G.
In our third blog, we discussed whether it is essential to gather data at a centralized location for model training. We discussed how, with Federated Learning, AI/ML models can learn from data residing across multiple edges, without sharing the raw data (thereby, offering higher levels of data privacy). Federated Learning algorithms form distributed cohorts of data and create a global model without revealing raw (personal) data.
In this blog, we will discuss NeuralFP, a technique for Model Fingerprinting, that allows us to select the right ML model for the dataset we are dealing with, based on the characteristics of the local/edge data. Further, at the time of inference, model fingerprints can also be used to detect anomalous inputs. Anomalous inputs may indicate a shift in the edge environment, e.g., a camera’s viewpoint may change, or the assembly line may start manufacturing different kind of product than what the model is trained for originally.
Returning to our ambulance use case that was introduced in the previous blogs, depending on the context of the patient and ambulance, we need to select the right model, possibly from a repository of pre-trained models, that can provide the best results for the dataset at hand at a given edge location. There are various types of data collected for analysis such as the personal characteristics of the patient including, age, gender, ethnicity, pre-existing conditions, and current vital statistics. Then, there is data about the context of the ambulance and ambient conditions such as status and location of the ambulance, whether the ambulance is on city roads or highways, various weather conditions such as rain, snow, whether it is day and nighttime etc. Given data from an edge node, the challenge is in selecting a machine learning model that best matches the data characteristics of that node in order to get the best results for a patient enroute to the hospital, as well as route the ambulance on the best path, with the best 5G network slice. Such a solution requires working with the network OSS systems to orchestrate and either move the ambulance connectivity to a better 5G slice, or create a new 5G slice that better matches the requirements for patient care. In addition, things can rapidly change during the journey. The patient, for example, may start to exhibit a new medical problem. The ambulance may have to be redirected due to congestion on the road network. The underlying network supporting the far and near edge devices may change. All of these will require new models to be deployed at the different edge nodes and the underpinning challenge is in automating model selection for deployment at the respective edge nodes.
Model Fingerprinting will help us in the above scenario of selecting the right model for the right edge node and execution context. IBM Research has proposed a new technique called NeuralFP (Neural Fingerprinting) which constructs fingerprints of neural network models that inherently capture the training data characteristics. The key intuition behind NeuralFP is that a neural network model responds differently to data in its training set vis-à-vis those data records whose characteristics are inherently different from those in the training dataset. The neural network models associated with their fingerprints learnt through NeuralFP will be leveraged for selecting the most suitable model for a deep learning task.
Specifically, NeuralFP constructs fingerprints for neural network models following two steps, 1) Build deep generative models for each layer in a deep neural network; and 2) Obtain reconstruction error distribution of the training set on the deep generative models. At a high level, NeuralFP first passes all the training data through the original neural network model to produce activations at latent-space layers, based on which deep generative models (such as autoencoders) will be constructed. Autoencoders are a popular type of deep generative models that are optimized to learn reconstructions that are close to the input through compressed representations. Therefore, autoencoders are likely to perform poorly at compressing anomalous data and the corresponding reconstruction errors should be higher. Motivated by this, we feed the activations (data that are used to train autoencoders) to the learnt autoencoders to obtain the distribution of reconstruction errors, serving as fingerprinting information of the neural network models. A target dataset can be matched against fingerprints of existing (pre-trained) models to determine the best match.
It is interesting to observe that model fingerprints can enable other AI tasks as well such as out-of-distribution (OOD) detection. Neural network models trained on the cloud serve as useful predictive functions for data at edge devices. However, the models may not be aware of the edge context even if the prediction output is highly confident. This can happen due to changes in the edge context (e.g., different lighting conditions), data drift, or adversarial influence. Let us consider the ambulance use case again where a patient data may change over time or the network state is being intentionally manipulated by an adversary. NeuralFP will pass this data through the neural network model and the associated autoencoders to measure the reconstruction error, which will then be compared with the stored reconstruction error distribution for determining abnormality before obtaining meaningful prediction results.
Thus, in the ambulance use case, the assumption is that there is a repository of pre-trained models that can be deployed to the edge when the ambulance initially responds to the call. When the ambulance begins it journey, data from the ambulance edge will be evaluated against existing model fingerprints to measure suitability, based on which the best model will be selected from a model repository. Typically, such a fine-grained match would be carried out after applying coarse-grained matching techniques, such as keyword-based searches on model metadata. The model that is identified will then be deployed to the ambulance edge so that the best possible care is provided to the patient. As time passes, the conditions of the patient may change, and the edge devices transmit a different set of data. However, the existing models may not be appropriate for the new condition the patient has developed so a request is made for a more appropriate models for the new condition. If a better model is found it will be deployed. It is also possible that a model is not found. In such cases the best solution may be to detect any out-of-distribution data samples and bring a human expert in the loop to verify model predictions in such cases. Dynamic construction of 5G slices can enable real-time transmission of vital patient data to a remote expert for this purpose.
In our next blog we will address the challenge of ensuring that the application performance is maintained across varying conditions of the telco services provider(s)’ network topology, especially with 5G network slices. In the case of moving ambulance, Neural Tomography can monitor and configure the network slice dynamically instructing the driver in real-time to avoid a particular route (e.g., a congested tunnel) and redirect to an alternate route that affords access to a more appropriate 5G network slice.
 Wei-han Lee, Steve Millman, Nirmit Desai, Mudhakar Srivatsa and Changchang Liu. NeuralFP: Out- of-distribution Detection using Fingerprints of Neural Networks. In IEEE Intl Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR), Nov 2020.
 Nirmit Desai, Raghu Ganti, Heesung Kwon, Ian Taylor and Mudhakar Srivatsa. Unsupervised Estimation of Domain Applicability of Models. In Military Communications (MILCOM), Nov 2018.