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Subtle (Feat. Mikky Ekko)
“Subtle” is just about the last adjective I’d use to describe this funky new single from Active Child. Joined by gifted crooner and frequent TMN favorite, Mikky Ekko, this tune is a deep departure from the dense, forlorn soundscapes we’ve grown accustomed to from Pat Grossi on prevous singles like “Hanging On” and “She Cut Me.” Plucking synths and crashing percussion set the stage for this high-flying number, which incorporates a decidedly 80’s retro-future inspired sound. Ekko does his best Michael Jackson impression, bringing to the table a confident and punctuating delivery that serves as a sharp contrast to Grossi’s own vocal efforts. “Subtle” serves as a signal for us that his upcoming Rapor EP isn’t just business as usual for the talented young producer, making us even more exicted to see what he has in store for October 22nd.
Stay The Night (Feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore)
We’re not going to lie, we still keep Clarity in heavy rotation around here. Even so, we’ve been pining for new material from Zedd ever since the release of last year’s breakout album. Thankfully, we finally have the fruitful bounty of all our patience with this brand new collaboration alongside Paramore‘s Hayley Williams. “Stay The Night” is exactly what you’d expect from the German DJ. It’s a soaring, uplifting affair, layered with textured, euphoric synths and an infectious chorus. Just like his previous singles, it’s pretty evident that this one is going to stay on repeat until the end of the year. Make sure to pre-order the deluxe edition of Clarity, available on iTunes September 24th with four additional bonus tracks, including this tune right here.
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White Walls (Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Hollis)
Say what you will about Macklemore, but don’t tell me the guy doesn’t know how to make a good music video. After thoroughly dominating the charts for the good part of a year now, you’d think Mack would be ready to hang up his saddle for some well deserved rest and relaxation. Instead, he keeps on rolling forward, trading that saddle in for a fully pimped-out old school Cadillac. He rides that whip all the way to a crazy backyard pool party, where he celebrates his success with some grannies and a gaggle of new buddies like A$AP Rocky, Big Boi, Wiz Khalifa, Trinidad Jame$, Sir Mix-A-Lot, DJ Drama, and ScHoolboy Q (who happens to contribute a verse on this track). While that all may sound a little strange, trust us when we say it looks like loads of fun. Check out the dope visuals below, and make sure to grab the single on iTunes if you don’t have it already.
Sometimes, when you are going through situations in your life, certain songs have a way of finding you and speaking directly to you. Australia’s Ta-Ku will be releasing his EP Songs To Break Up To in October but he released a song off there called “I Miss You” about two months ago. This is a song in response to Willow Smith’s “Summer Fling”. While it is hard to take the lyrics of a twelve year old to heart on the love issue, it is easy to fall for Ta-Ku’s melody that adds a sense of adultness and sensual reality to the mix. The song has two sets of vocals, a woman’s distinct voice and then an altered voice which comes off as a male companion. The lyrics touch on the simple chemistry between two people where, as many of us have experienced, one wants a relationship while the other just wants to keep everything casual, a just for fun thing. Ta-Ku puts his own seducing drum and electronic beats throughout the piece making it ever so seductive for the ears and the heart.
Things We Lost In The Fire (Torn Remix)
Got to love new artists.
There is little to say about Torn right now except that he is an up and coming artist out of Stockholm Sweden who is quietly making his way into the music scene.
His remix of Bastille’s “Thing We Lost in The Fire” has quite a sound of its own. Taking the song and turning it up to an electric music level, Torn works his magic melodies to rock through the original mix, keeping the intensity of Bastille’s vocals but adding Torn’s own twist to make this song a pounding remix. Torn has made it clear he can make a hell of a remix, we hear some original songs are on the way as well and can’t wait to get torn up over this artist.
Nebula (FREE DOWNLOAD x Ultra)
It won’t be long before you hear “Nebula” from behind the sixteen foot laser and LED structure dubbed as “Eye Live.” Aptly named, this track from Chicago based producer/DJ duo Midnight Conspiracy is dropping today as a free download on Ultra Records. After listening to the ominous builds, the industrial, razor sharp synths, and devastating bass, we were more than excited to bring this to the masses today as an exclusive premiere.
The often mysterious Windy City residents are best known for their addiction to ridiculous amounts of bass, and they’ve stayed true to themselves in this release. Sounding like something that would fit perfectly in Event Horizon, this free download is haunting and ominous, and begs to be seen with a light show. Lucky for you, they have an Eye Live show coming up this month. If you’re in the area, we recommend you check it out.
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Editorial: Extinguish the Burnbook
March 13, 2015
This morning in Baghdad, bombs killed seven people. Earlier this week, ISIS posted another video of a young boy executing prisoners. Every day, civilians in Syria, Gaza, West Africa and Ukraine find their lives threatened from extremist terrorist groups, political instability, rapidly spreading disease and intense poverty. And all across the world, children and teens wake with fears of not getting food, education or safety.
Today in Carlsbad, teens woke up with fears of seeing their name on an app. Burnbook.
Inspired by the movie “Mean Girls,” this app allows teens to “anonymously” post comments about their peers, school and community. Through the last few weeks, this app has soared in popularity. But didn’t we learn anything from Tina Fey and Lindsay Lohan? The golden rule?
We’ve seen it before with Facebook, Twitter, Ask.fm, Yik Yak. Time and time again, cyber-bullying has serious effects. The internet is a dangerous place, especially when the power is placed in the hands of insecure, ignorant, adolescent bullies.
When will we learn from our mistakes? Why do we keep posting when people are getting hurt?
Scrolling through the app, users can find explicit posts and comments filled with derogatory phrases, racial slurs and brutal insults. A common trend is posting a single name or rumor and leaving it open for gossip and hate. Bullies entertain themselves by directing comments towards specific individuals and fabricating lies in order to receive more likes and attention.
Under the layer of anonymity, we think it’s okay to treat each other as if we aren’t human beings. Women are being degraded and intimate parts of peoples lives are being revealed, all for what?
Not only are specific individuals being affected, but also the image of our school is being tarnished. How we treat other people reflects our character, and the behavior shown on this app does not paint a pretty picture. We are more than this. We are better than this.
Beyond the moral issues, there are serious legal consequences surrounding the app. Illegal content such as child pornography (‘nudes’) and threats towards schools are not protected under the face of anonymity.
The creators of the app know every users’ IP address and location, and law enforcement can access that information easily. With the click of your finger, anything resembling a threat to the well-being of an individual or school can lead to an arrest.
Police are currently taking action. One student who threatened El Cajon Valley High School was arrested. Recently at Mission Hills High School, another 14-year-old was identified for making threats and is currently under investigation.
A “protective” layer to hide behind, anonymity is really just an illusion. Break down the barriers. Whether it be dissolving gossip, resolving conflicts between friends or taking responsibility for our destructive addiction to anonymity, it’s time to confront our problems.
Actions have consequences, and words have power. We are at a point in our lives where our surroundings play a large role in how we perceive ourselves and shape who we become. We are vulnerable. How would you feel if you were responsible for someone hurting themselves, with just a couple words?
Yes, we have free speech, but there are limits. As a journalism editorial staff, we do support the right to express opinions and beliefs, but we do not tolerate shaming others. No one deserves unjustified, public hate and humiliation.
Social media is a privilege, not a weapon. The ability to connect with thousands of people with the click of a finger shouldn’t be used as a tool to harm others, especially when others are suffering much greater hardships. Instead of creating problems for ourselves and spreading negativity, we should be using the power of technology to respond to real problems, widen our perspectives and contribute real solutions.
If we cannot prove ourselves worthy to handle the responsibility of social media, we shouldn’t be allowed to participate. Stop adding fuel to the flame, let’s wake up tomorrow to a world with less hate. Delete the app, extinguish the Burnbook.


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Slay, Beyonce, slay! After Queen Bey tore down the house during the Halftime show of Super Bowl 50, she kept the party going into the night. At an after-party, everyone was dancing and along to Bey’s ‘Formation’ — including her! Click to watch.
Beyonce, 34, was dancing like she, not the Denver Broncos, just won Super Bowl 50, especially after her killer appearance at the Halftime show. While partying at a post-game celebration, the “Formation” singer couldn’t help but groove along to her brand new song!
All the action was captured by Diplo, 37, who was at Bey’s private party in San Jose, following the Super Bowl, according to PEOPLE. The EDM star uploaded a vid to his Snapchat, capturing Bey and a group of her friends dancing along with her tune. When the crowd sings, “I might get your song played on the radio station, ‘cause I slay,” Beyonce’s grin can’t possibly be wider.
Bey should be happy. She roared during the Super Bowl in a way that almost put Katy Perry, 31, and her giant robotic lion to shame. Bey’s mother, Tina Knowles, 62, even referred to her daughter as “Slayonce” following that jaw-dropping performance. It’s a new nickname that Bey definitely earned.
Lady Gaga, 29, also joined in on the “Formation” party at Halftime. After kicking off the NFL’s biggest night with a powerful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” Gaga pulled off a quick costume change into more comfortable clothes so she could dance along to Bruno Mars, 30 and Bey. You can listen to songs by Beyonce, Bruno, Gaga and more by
While everything about Bey was on point that evening — from her makeup to her nails — there was someone who fell out of formation: Chris Martin, 38, the lead singer of Coldplay. Chris tried to keep up with Queen Bey, but she quickly upstaged him. If that wasn’t bad enough, Chris revealed that he once wrote a duet for the two of them, a song she turned down because she thought it was “awful!” Thankfully, the two were able to finally come together for a much better song, Coldplay’s “Hymn For The Weekend.”
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Iran detains one more opponent according to the agent. Last Minute WORLD, CURRENT headlines and events
Iran’s semi-official news agency Fars has detained an opposition official broadcasting on Iranian International TV Channel by security forces while trying to leave the country.
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that security forces have detained a member of the opposition, which broadcasts on Iran’s international TV channel, while trying to leave the country.
Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Katip on Tuesday called the London-based international TV channel Iran International a terrorist organization.
In a report by the Fars news agency on this occasion, the term “spy” was applied to the detainee and stated that he was accused of inciting youth to rebellion and organizing terrorist attacks among the population.
It was announced that the detainee was a man named Elham Efkari, who was associated with the international TV channel Iran. The man is said to be the sister of 27-year-old wrestler Navid Efkari, who was executed for allegedly stabbing a guard during anti-government protests in 2018.
Efkari’s family claimed that Navid was executed by torture and forced to give false testimony, a claim denied by Iranian authorities.
So far, no statements have been made regarding the detention of Elham Efkari of Iran International.
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Blockchain Explained and Implications for Accountancy
Blockchain technology underlies cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and is capable of storing data that has notably useful characteristics, especially for accounting data. Blockchain technology has been described as a highly secure version of a Google document that can be shared with many, but changes are secure:
A decentralized archive utilizing the blockchain as a storage mechanism could offer an uncontested space from which records could be accessed. Documents and other sets of data can be validated by the blockchain—even if an application you used to get it there is not working. It is decentralized proof which can’t be erased or modified by anyone; competitors, third parties, governments. This is what distinguishes using the blockchain from other forms of data timestamping and authentication […] The technology potentially offers a means for society—or at least groups within society—to keep their own records with some assurance about inviolability and longevity that was not possible before.1
A large amount of attention and capital currently is being allocated toward virtually anything related to blockchain technology. It is important to examine blockchain first by getting a better understanding of the technology and then examining the accounting and auditing implications.
For an experienced practitioner, blockchain might create a feeling of déjà vu recalling the hype and excitement of the World Wide Web in the early 1990s. Many saw resources flocking to it and efforts to develop the best ideas. Blockchain technology development is still in its early stage, fraught with failures and will certainly look very different in a few years. With the World Wide Web, the first websites were rudimentary, but now are deeply embedded in daily lives and economies. So with blockchain, it will likely develop into and become a more prevalent feature of daily and economic life.
The implications mean that accounting data can be stored and accessed in a way that is:
- Uncontested, unmodifiable and validated—Are the data error-free with no audit necessary?
- Decentralized—Accounting data can be accessed by anyone possessing proper authorization/permission using different systems and software, therefore, offering enhanced efficiency regarding reporting and other regulatory disclosure requirements.
Broadly speaking, financial systems—especially accounting systems—are being pushed from the physical world to the digital world. Blockchain technology will likely play a role in that transition. To some, blockchain represents a “movement” rather than a technology and describes migration to blockchain technology as a form of risk mitigation to avoid technological obsolescence. To others, blockchain technology is essentially about reducing information risk and providing trust regarding accounting data. The implementation of the technology involves addressing significant challenges, but also has numerous potential advantages.
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Here's what Taylor Swift thinks about the 'dying' music industry
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Following news that album sales have dropped by 15 percent while streaming soars, Nashville resident Taylor Swift has turned to the pages of the The Wall Street Journal. In an op-ed published today, the singer writes that the "music industry is not dying … it's just coming alive."
In the op-ed, Swift argues that people are still buying albums, just not as many. Fans, she writes, are only buying the albums that "hit them like an arrow through the heart," making it harder for today's artists to become multi-platinum selling. She argues that the value of an album should be based on the amount of heart and soul musicians put into making it, and predicts that one day, individual artists and labels will determine the price tag.
"Music is art, and art is important and rare," Swift writes. "Important, rare things are valuable. Valuable things should be paid for. It's my opinion that music should not be free, and my prediction is that individual artists and their labels will someday decide what an album's price point is."
Swift's last album, "Red," sold 1.2 million copies in one week. At the time, it was only the 18th album to achieve that feat since Nielsen began tracking sales in 1991. In comparison, only five albums have sold over 500,000 copies so far in 2014, according to the Nielsen data released last week.
But Swift, like Beyonce, has a legion of die-hard, devoted fans, who boost her album and ticket sales, a fact that's not lost on her.
"In the future, artists will get record deals because they have fans—not the other way around," she writes, pointing out that her first pitches to labels included her MySpace page, where she already had a built-in fan following, and to the power of Twitter followers. She also argues that constantly bringing an element of surprise to fans will be key to building loyalty in the future, as fans have most likely already seen every minute of concert footage on YouTube.
Swift admits from the outset of her op-ed that she is an "enthusiastic optimist," but that hasn't stopped critics from already debunking her theories. Vox.com, for example, has already published a story, "Taylor Swift doesn't understand supply and demand."
What do you think? Is Swift onto something or an overly enthusiastic optimist? Check out the full op-ed piece here.
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The term anxiety refers to the body’s expected response to stress. Usually, it exhibits fear regarding something that has not yet happened (Leichsenring & Leweke 2017). For instance, many students feel anxiety sometime before having an exam. However, there are situations when anxiety escalates and cannot be categorized under normal anxiety. Under such circumstances, there are possibilities that an individual might be experiencing an anxiety disorder. A significant difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorder is the duration of the condition (Leichsenring & Leweke 2017). For normal anxiety, it only lasts for a short period, possibly hours to days. However, in anxiety disorder cases, the condition can last for more than two weeks (Leichsenring & Leweke 2017).
Deducing from the case provided, Susan’s reaction in situations where she is supposed to speak is normal and cannot be grouped as an anxiety disorder. She does not have a psychological disorder because it is normal for people to feel anxious when tasked with engaging in public speaking. The habit of preparing meticulously and rehearsing multiple times is a good act since it helps reduce anxiety, which is perfectly normal for anyone in such a situation. Another factor that makes it confident that Susan does not have any anxiety disorder is because a stressor usually causes normal anxiety. In contrast, anxiety disorder might arise even without a specific stressor. The case has indicated that Susan always feels anxious when she is supposed to speak; therefore, a particular stressor is identified to relate to her anxiety condition. Also, anxiety disorder always manifests itself in a challenging manner to manage and, at many times, falls out of control (Leichsenring & Leweke 2017). However, Susan is still in control, which is denoted by her intense practice. An anxiety disorder is also accompanied by other symptoms that have not been mentioned in Susan’s case. Some of the common symptoms associated with an anxiety disorder are sweating, headache, nausea, dizziness, and trembling (Leichsenring & Leweke 2017).
The two primary criteria used to determine Susan’s condition are the duration of the anxiety and the impact that the disease has on her everyday life. The case has illustrated that her anxiety is short-lived and does not affect her daily life. Therefore, these are enough proofs that she is just experiencing normal anxiety. If she was undergoing an anxiety disorder, there are high chances that the condition would have lasted for more extended periods and would have had significant adverse effects on her daily routine and life in general (Leichsenring & Leweke 2017).
Much focus on an individual’s childhood as the primary cause of emotional challenges is vital since it helps to curb any present emotional issues which might escalate and worsen when they grow (Copeland et al. 2018). Usually, when a condition is identified at an early stage, it is possible to accord the victim the required help when the situation is still manageable. Children are very flexible to adapt to change, unlike adults; therefore, when they are monitored and guided correctly, there is a chance that there will be less emotional related challenges in the future.
Also, focusing on childhood to eliminate emotional problems is essential since it helps people eliminate hindering factors and enable them to focus on more critical immediate needs. Psychologists need to identify the root cause of a problem manifesting in an adult. It can be ineffective, trying to cure a condition when the actual cause is unknown. Therefore, it is imperative to examine an individual’s childhood upbringing just if the problem started when they were young. Sufficient literature denotes that people who talk about traumatic childhood experiences heal quickly from any psychological conditions, unlike those who opt to keep to themselves (Copeland et al. 2018).
On the other hand, a drawback of emphasizing childhood life as the primary root of emotional challenges might be misleading. There are high chances that much focus will be directed towards childhood while ignoring current issues or challenges that are not associated with an individual’s childhood. There are significant chances that there are moments when recent events trigger psychological conditions; however, since most of the psychological problems emanate from an unhappy or traumatic childhood, it might hinder people from tackling recent or current issues (Copeland et al. 2018). Moreover, focusing on childhood memories can make people blame games instead of finding solutions to their problems. Instead of finding answers, they blame either their parents, caregivers, or guardians for their misfortunes, which might not be the case.
Depression is a mental condition that affects an individual’s mood, resulting in persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in things that used to be fun. It usually affects how people think, feel, and behave. It can also lead to different kinds of emotional and physical challenges. It is a common clinical illness. A good thing with depression is that it can be cured. To be diagnosed as a patient suffering from depression disorder, they have to display specific symptoms for not less than two weeks. Some of the common symptoms associated with depression disorder are; loss of interest in activities that used to be fun, sad for longer periods, loss of appetite, sleeping challenges, suicidal thoughts, and feelings of guilt and worthlessness (Cohen & DeRubeis 2018).
Prior depression diagnosis or treatment requires an approved health practitioner to conduct an in-depth evaluation of the patient. The assessment conducted is done to ascertain if specific symptoms are present. The evaluation can also examine medical and family history since there are cases whereby genetic factors of past health issues can influence depression. Cultural and environmental analysis is also done to ascertain whether an individual is suffering from depression (Cohen & DeRubeis, 2018).
In the provided case, I will recommend an antidepressant to help adjust the mood change. This recommendation is because brain chemistry mainly leads to depression cases and plays a role in the treatment. Therefore, using antidepressants will help balance the brain chemistry. The use of antidepressants is not harmful since it has been confirmed that it does not have any stimulating impact on people who are not depressed. Usually, antidepressants can improve the situation in less than two weeks (Cohen & DeRubeis, 2018). However, if there will be no improvement within the first two weeks of using antidepressants, I will seek appropriate medication for the family member. Electroconvulsive Therapy can also be a suitable treatment for the patient since it is useful for treating major depressive disorders. This will be the last option since it is an effective treatment for people who have not responded to other medications.
Cohen, Z. D., & DeRubeis, R. J. (2018). Treatment selection in depression. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 14.
Copeland, W. E., Shanahan, L., Hinesley, J., Chan, R. F., Aberg, K. A., Fairbank, J. A., … & Costello, E. J. (2018). Association of childhood trauma exposure with adult psychiatric disorders and functional outcomes. JAMA network open, 1(7), e184493-e184493.
Leichsenring, F., & Leweke, F. (2017). Social anxiety disorder. New England Journal of Medicine, 376(23), 2255-2264.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new study suggests nightmares could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease.
Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK looked at 3,818 men aged 67 and above between 2003 and 2011–a timeframe when none of the men had Parkinson’s. They were given a questionnaire designed to assess how frequently they had distressing dreams.
Researchers found participants who had more nightmares were three times more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseases. Bad dreams, they say, could predict Parkinson’s disease up to 5 years before diagnosis.
“Although it can be really beneficial to diagnose Parkinson’s disease early, there are very few risk indicators.While we need to carry out further research in this area, identifying the significance of bad dreams and nightmares could indicate that individuals who experience changes to their dreams in older age–without any obvious triggers–should seek medical advice.” said study author, Dr. Abidemi Otaiku, in a statement.
The researchers plan to continue their research and look at brain scans. Their hope is to discover the physiological reason that may explain the connection between bad dreams and the increased likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease.

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The basics: Helen Adams is a photographer covering the Vietnam War. The novel opens in 1975, as Saigon is falling. Then the action returns to Helen's first days in Vietnam.
My thoughts: The reader is instantly immersed in the chaos of the war's last days in Saigon, and it was initially a (and intentionally, I presume) jarring experience. I was intrigued and relieved when the action shifted back to the story's beginning shortly thereafter. Glimpsing the after provided a richness to the earlier events and instantly allowed the reader to see how much the characters and their relationships with one another changed during the war. Seeing the end at the beginning enriched the story immensely (it's a technique I appreciated in White Woman on the Green Bicycle--one of my favorite reads of 2010--too) and the novel still maintained suspense and intrigue.
For me, there were three equally compelling components to this story: Helen, a dynamic character; Vietnam, the country, its identity, and the war; and photography, and how it supports and shapes perceptions of reality.
In the beginning of the novel, I didn't quite know what to make of Helen. I wanted to like her, but I didn't yet understand how she got to that place in her life. Immediately after the story shifted to her arrival in Vietnam, however, I connected with her and was incredibly fascinated by her. Like me, Helen is an independent woman who is fiercely loyal to those most important to her and somewhat of a drifter too. I'm continuously drawn to passages about the relativity of home, and this one is lovely:
"This is what happened when one left one's home--pieces of oneself scattered all over the world, no one place ever completely satisfied, always a nostalgia for the place left behind." (p. 277)Although I have studied the Vietnam War, I did not realize how little I knew of Vietnam the country. Soli did a fantastic job educating the reader about what came before and the evolving cultural identity of the Vietnamese:
"The Americans called it "the Vietnam war," and the Vietnamese called it "the American war" to differentiate it from "the French war" that had come before it, although they referred to both wars as "the Wars of Independence." Most Americans found it highly insulting to be mentioned in the same breath with the Colonial French." (p. 132)I majored in journalism in college (as well as women's studies and art history), and I'm drawn to novels about journalists. I never felt the call to be a war correspondent, but I'm fascinated by those who are (The Last War and Making It Up As I Go Along, read before I started blogging, are two other favorite novels about war correspondents.) Soli's descriptions of both the war and the way Helen photographed it was remarkably visual. Perhaps my mind was recalling pictures from the Vietnam War lodged in my memory, but the novel was so incredibly visual. I was mesmerized by both the way Helen (and her peers) photographed the war and the visual descriptions of the photographs themselves.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Lotus Eaters and read it in two sittings. I'm already looking forward to Tatjana Soli's next novel, which is set on a citrus farm in Southern California and will be published in early 2012. You can find out more on her website.
Favorite passage: "This is how history unfolds: a doubt here mixed with certainty there. One never knew which choice was the right one..." (p. 46)
The verdict: I completely immersed myself in The Lotus Eaters and Vietnam itself. It's harrowing, haunting, incredibly intense and utterly lovely. Highly recommended to just about everyone, but particularly those who enjoy historical fiction, war fiction, and international stories.
Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5)
Length: 383 pages
Publication date: March 30, 2010 (it's in paperback now)
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Bioethics Forum Essay
Capitalist Philanthropy and Vaccine Imperialism
Rich countries are giving or contemplating the possibility of giving their residents a third dose of a Covid vaccine, going against the World Health Organization’s appeal for a moratorium on booster shots until more people around the world receive their first dose. Eighteen months into the pandemic, we are facing a vital test on solidarity during a global emergency, and we are failing it.
The predacious race in hoarding world stockpiles of Covid-19 vaccines by wealthy nations is a dramatic illustration of the structural and political problems that perpetuate global health inequalities. So far, 74% of the Canadian population has received the first dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, compared to only 1.9% of the population in low-income countries. Billions of vaccines and related supplies are needed, but delivery is delayed in many countries where cases and deaths are rising rapidly. The so-called generosity of rich countries is poorly planned and 450,000 vaccines doses in Africa were destroyed because they had expired during shipment.
South Africa and India, with the support of several hundred countries, took the lead in trying to prevent the inequitable global distribution of Covid vaccines last October, when they asked the World Trade Organization to lift pharmaceutical patents on the vaccines. Since May 2021, over 60 nations have been demanding a temporary but broader patent waiver that includes all the tools to fight Covid. The wealthiest countries, including Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, the EU, and the UK, rejected this proposal. The United States supports a temporary exemption from patents. At the close of the G7 Summit in June, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau pledged to donate the equivalent of 100 million doses to the most vulnerable countries, either in cash or in-kind, through COVAX. However, one billion doses are needed to reach the WHO goal of vaccinating 10% of the world population by the end of September, 40% by the end of 2021, and 70% in 2022.
Low-income countries rely on COVAX, but they also negotiate deals with pharmaceutical companies and countries that produce vaccines, such as Russia and China. The rise of vaccine diplomacy and vaccine imperialism is a troubling phenomenon with political consequences that must be addressed.
The commitments made by the wealthiest countries to share vaccines and funding for international cooperation mechanisms are one crucial step. But they remain insufficient and reflect two structural problems.
First, acts of charity are not enough to establish the foundations and institutions of international health solidarity. It is not a sustainable solution. In many ways, the behavior of powerful states reflects a form of capitalist philanthropy, with no incentive to change the global regime of intellectual property rights. Some would argue that the fundamental logic underlying COVAX does not challenge the relevance of patents even during health emergencies. Indeed, the claim of those who want to have vaccines recognized as global public goods goes deeply against the logic of economic profits that benefit the pharmaceutical giants and the countries that host them.
Second, the vaccine race illustrates a form of health nationalism that reflects a particular phenomenon of the 21st century, the “securitization of health,” whereby states turn health issues into national security issues. The genesis of this concept is associated with the perceived growing threat of global pandemics (HIV/AIDS, SARS, Ebola) and of bioterrorist attacks in the aftermath of 9/11. Subsequently, the provision of health care by U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to “win hearts and minds,” military offensives against hospitals and health care workers at times of war in Syria, and the CIA’s use of vaccination campaigns in Pakistan to track down Osama Bin Laden have all contributed to the instrumentalization of health issues for national security purposes. In the face of the worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2, the reaction of the most powerful countries to hoard vaccines beyond the needs of their population exemplifies the phenomenon of securitizing health for national interests, which runs counter to the spirit of international cooperation and promoting human security.
In humanitarian circles, the term solidarity is used to encompass the ethical principles of mutual humanitarian assistance that bind us all in a world that is increasingly interdependent. There is a pragmatic argument to be made according to which the interests of each are best protected by the cooperation of all, especially during a global crisis such as a pandemic. But the current global health crisis raises a more fundamental argument, an ethical one. The mindset of capitalist philanthropy and the securitization of health in the name of national interest is fuelling current and future global public harms that will be impossible to overcome if we don’t shift paradigm in the name of global public goods and human rights without borders.
Joanne Liu, MD (@DreJoanneLiu), is a professor in the School of Population and Global Health at McGill University, a member of the Independent Panel on Pandemic Preparedness and Response, and former International President of Doctors Without Borders. Ryoa Chung, PhD @RyoaChung), is a professor of international ethics in the department of philosophy and the Centre for Research in Ethics at the University of Montreal and a member of the Independent Resource Group for Global Health Justice.

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Northern Fleet submarine Kursk’s sister will sail through Scandinavian waters
A 155-meter long wide-body submarine of the Oscar-II class will join the naval parade in St. Petersburg this summer, internet newspaper Neva Today reports.
The submarine, which can carry 24 cruise missiles and is powered by two reactors, will participate in Russia’s annual naval parade on July 29.
A total of 40 navy vessels will line up for the parade, most surface warships like the newest frigate “Admiral Makharov” and the missile cruiser “Marshal Ustinov”, TASS reports.
Last year, the only remaining Typhoon submarine “Dmitry Donskoi” sailed from the White Sea, via Severomorsk, to the St. Petersburg parade. Being the world’s largest submarine, the voyage made headlines in most Scandinavian media as the vessel sailed in surface position all way. Also under the Great Belt bridge in Denmark where people lined up to take photos.
The Northern Fleet has three Oscar-II submarine sin still in service, “Voronezh”, “Smolensk” and “Orel”. It is not said which of them will sail to St. Petersburg. The three subs are from 26 to 29 years old.
On August 12th, 2000, the Oscar-II class submarine “Kursk” sank in the Barents Sea, killing all 118 on board. The submarine sank after a torpedo exploded inside it’s tube, triggering a larger fire and explosion blowing up the entire front part of the submarine.
Russia’s military TV channel Zvezda in February reported about a planned replacement of the cruise missiles on the Oscar-II submarines from Granit to the more modern Kalibr.


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Mars China clinches Health & Wellness Initiative of the Year - China at the FMCG Asia Awards 2022
Innovative EOHP campaign attracts considerable public impressions and lives Mars Purpose.
Mars China takes the Health & Wellness Initiative of the Year - China Award at the recently-held FMCG Asia Awards 2022 for its Sep 20 China’s Love Teeth Day oral health education campaign.
The Sep 20 China’s Love Teeth Day is a nationwide educational campaign organised by the Chinese government to promote oral healthcare. This year, EOHP (Extra Oral Healthcare Program) of Mars China cooperated with the CSA (Chinese Stomatological Association), an authoritative academic social organisation composed of top-tiered dentists, to launch the ‘Shine! Teeth-loving Creators’ campaign to promote oral healthcare on Bilibili.com, a popular video-sharing platform especially amongst younger generations in China, with engaging short videos and vlogs.
This campaign embarks on a journey of reflection and new exploration for oral health education. The primary target audience of the campaign is Gen Alpha and Gen Z, and the goal is to help them develop good habits for general oral hygiene with a focus on teeth care. By leveraging Bilibili.com as a platform, the campaign encourages Gen Alpha to express their wild imaginations and challenges Gen Z to share creative content. This creative campaign attracted more than 5,000 submissions from Gen A and Gen Z within one month. What’s more, all campaign materials on oral health are re-created into courses and are to be promoted in more schools.
Mars China has been keeping the campaign vibrant for two decades. By leveraging innovation, it built a social media matrix with new education models and connected with consumers at different levels. Through collaborations with local partners, EOHP has helped more than 52.1 million Chinese primary students to develop good oral health habits and benefited an additional 40 million people.
In 2022, together with CSA, one of their treasured partners, Mars has held more than 3,000 lectures and classes and reached over 500,000 people through various industry events. This has been estimated to have resulted in an increase of oral health awareness amongst TAs by over 10%, which will help further promote oral health education across China.
Mars believes that Tomorrow Starts Today, and is aiming to help build a future where everyone is thriving and embraces healthy oral care habits. This is also what drives Mars to cooperate with different partners to broaden the influence of the campaigns, but most importantly, explore innovative ways and channels of communication to increase the engagement of category education and extend the influence to young people. Next year, Mars will bring the oral health classes generated from the 920 campaign to more schools.
This prestigious award program recognises the most outstanding companies in the Asia Pacific FMCG industry with exemplary performance of innovative products and initiatives.
The FMCG Asia Awards is presented by Retail Asia Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2023 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's exceptional products or initiatives in the FMCG industry, please contact Jane Patiag at [email protected].

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Your Abs Are What You Eat
Most people believe the key to losing weight is to eat less food. The problem with eating less is that it leaves you less satisfied and more likely to fill the empty spot with something convenient rather than good for you. At the place of employment, hunger pangs are typically satisfied at the snack machine. The other unhealthy convenience is a fast food place. That is typically the final result of the eating less calories approach.
In addition, when you eat less your body is not actively burning calories. When food is finally reintroduced into your body, your system responds with an insulin spike to combat the sudden flood of blood sugar. Excess insulin promotes fat storage, causes a foggy mind and can leave you feeling tired to name a few side effects.
Fixing the Sudden Hunger Temptations
The best abs diet method to losing weight is by eating more and often. Sounds contradictory doesn’t it? Food quality is what makes this work. You’re not wolfing down burgers and pizza, but healthy, nutritious foods that have been proven to burn calories.
If you want to change your body, you’re going to have to eat more. Here’s why:
Not all foods are nutritionally equal. Protein based foods are great for building muscle and are slower to digest. A benefit of eating proteins is it makes your body burn more calories over fats and carbohydrates. It will burn about 25 calories for every 100 consumed compared to 10-15 calories out of 100 burned for every carb or fat consumed. Adding muscle to your frame speeds up your metabolism and burns more calories.
The other benefit of eating healthy proteins is it helps to build muscle. Gaining muscle is key to speeding up your metabolism and burning more calories.
What exactly do I eat to add muscle and burn fat?
Flatten Tummy Guidelines
1. More is better – eat more than 3 meals a day and work in snacks between meals.
2. Include a protein with every meal and snack .
8:00 am Breakfast – Eat breakfast! If your a breakfast skipper change this habit. If your in a hurry in the morning than have a protein smoothie. Mix low fat milk, protein powder and your favorite fruit in a blender. You could also add a raw egg as well for an extra protein boost.
10:00 a.m., Snack – An ounce of turkey and slice of cheese or apple.
12:00 Noon, Lunch – Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato on a whole wheat bun. Have carrots or celery as a side.
A good mid day snack would be organic peanut butter and celery.
6:00 Dinner – Have fish with brown rice, broccoli and salad.
Hopefully you get the idea. Transform large meals into multiple smaller meals and add small snacks. Keep yourself well fed by eating every couple of hours for maximizing your metabolism. In addition you will be promoting muscle growth with the added protein while burning calories with a sped up metabolism.
3. Reduce Sugars and White flour products in your diet.
These two foods are the offenders in your weight problem. Removing them from your system will cause you to drop an inch or two in short order.
Be aware that sugar comes in many code names like Sucrose, Corn sweetener, Dextrose, Fructose, Glucose, Lactose, Maltose, Malt syrup, Molasses, High fructose corn syrup ,Corn syrup, Beet sugar, Glycogen, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Balactose to name a few.
You will find a lot of this stuff in your cereals, breads, canned foods, and drinks.
4. Drinks – rid yourself of all soft drinks including diet. Soda is garbage and has no nutritional value and is detrimental to your health. Drink water and lemon. Water makes up 75% of your muscle tissue. Secondly, it flushes the toxins out of your system. You need water and a lot of it. So drink up. A portion of your water may be substituted with Roobios tea, it is a good drink substitute which is loaded with anti-oxidants and naturally sweetened.
Work these foods into your diet daily for optimizing your abs diet plan.
Lean meats, fish, turkey and chicken.
Spinach and green vegetables
Dairy products – fat free or low fat milk, yogurt, cheese
Oatmeal (not the instant stuff) multi grain or steel cut oats
Whole grains bread and cereals
Peanut Butter – natural and organic (watch for the sugars)
Extra Protein powder whey or egg
Berries -blueberries, raspberries, etc.
For more training and abs diet techniques go to bestabsdiet.com.

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If you’re trying to be in a holly, jolly Christmas mood, this is not the song for you.This tragically beautiful masterpiece is sure to get you all the way in your feelings but you’ll love being there. A bittersweet contemplative ode to a love lost.
Admin Pisces already did a wonderful job dissecting the text. But it’s time to delve a little deeper then connect all the pieces together to reconstruct the seamless artwork that they produced.
**Warning: This is a discussion based on an analysis of a piano/vocal score. Yes, you read that correctly, Admin Aqua finally semi got her wish. That means this post might get a little long.
Every aspect of this song is geared towards painting a melancholic miracle, from the instrumentation to the key to the vocal and of course the lyrics (I’m looking at you Pisces).
Once again the choice of instruments create a simple portrayal of emotions. The piano, the basic instrument that is the foundation of composition, begins the piece. The strings enter during the first plaintive passage.
나밖에 몰랐었던 이기적인 내가 yeah
neul nabakke mollasseotdeon igijeogin naega yeah
The selfish me, who always knew only myself, yeah
네 맘도 몰라줬던 무심한 내가
ne mamdo mollajwotdeon musimhan naega
The heartless me, who didn’t even know your heart
이렇게도 달라졌다는 게
ireohgedo dallajyeotdaneun ge
Even I can’t believe
나조차 믿기지 않아
najocha midgiji anha
that I changed like this
ceng jing de wo tai guo zi si
The past me was too selfish
zhi zhao gu wo zi ji yeah
only caring about myself
ceng jing de wo tai sha
The past me was too foolish
bu dong de ni de xin
to understand your heart
xian zai de wo yi tian tian zai gai bian
The me of now is changing every day
ming ming ni bu zai wo shen bian
Clearly, you’re not by my side
Let’s be honest, when someone is telling you a sob story what do you imagine playing in the background? Strings, more specifically people say a small violin. How fitting then is it that strings are in the accompaniment. They weave in and out of the song expressively appearing and disappearing. Much like the object of their affection who “I gaze longingly at the you whom I cannot see…I see the scenes that I couldn’t see before.” Fading in and fading out.
The key, ah, the key. It has been a long held belief since ancient times that certain keys convey certain moods and emotions. Studies have shown this to be true as well as the fact that there are those who have Chromesthesia. What is Chromesthesia you ask? It is a type of Synesthesia where a person perceives certain tones, timbres and pitches as certain colors.
It is an amazing phenomenon, but how does that correlate to keys and moods? Well, colors have been proven to affect and/or portray your mood/emotions. This just further reinforces the connection between keys and moods/emotions.
Everyone knows the basics of happy=major key and sad=minor key but what about the keys individually especially as it pertains to Miracles in December? Miracles in December was written in A-flat major with a modulation to B major followed by a return to A-flat major. But what does this mean in regards to moods/emotions? According to Christian Schubart’s Ideen zu einer Aesthetik der Tonkunst (1806) translated by Rita Steblin in A History of Key Characteristics in the 18th and Early 19th Centuries, A-flat major is the “Key of the grave. Death, grave, putrefaction, judgment, eternity lie in its radius” while B major is “Strongly coloured, announcing wild passions, composed from the most glaring coulors. Anger, rage, jealousy, fury, despair and every burden of the heart lies in its sphere.” This is beyond fitting for a song about the gift of hindsight. The “Key of the grave” for a song about a dead relationship of which there is no returning. The key change to B major in the B section makes more sense in light of this information as well.
너와 함께 있는 걸
neowa hamkke itneun geol
I am with you
아주 조그맣고 약한 사람이 너의 사랑이
aju jogeumahgo yakhan sarami neoui sarangi
A very small and weak person, your love
이렇게 모든 걸
ireohge modeun geol
내 삶을 모두
nae salmeul modu
all of my life
all of the world
na shi hou de ni he wo
the you and I of that time
bu gou jian qiang de wo
The me that is not strong enough
tian tian zai gai bian yin wei ni de ai
is changing everyday because of your love
ni gai bian liao yi qie
You changed everything
wo zheng ge sheng ming
my entire life
zhe yi qie
wo zheng ge shi jie
my entire world
This section is most definitely “[s]trongly colored, announcing wild passions…and every burden of the heart.” The key choices solidify the tone. It is also worth noting that the song doesn’t end using any of the typical cadences. It’s open ended on an Fm9. What mood does F minor emit? “Deep depression, funereal lament, groans of misery and longing for the grave.” A “funeral lament” ending to a song in the “key of the grave” about a long lost love in the dead of winter. A chilling connection.
Now for these vocals. Although we have heard them sing morose songs before, this time there is something strangely familiar but different. While it is similar in some sections to the marvelous approach they took to What is Love( and we all know how much Admin Pisces and I love that song) you can clearly hear the growth in their voices and how they vocally emote. Baekhyun makes use of the flexibility of his voice. What do I mean by that? Baekhyun is blessed with the ability to adapt his voice seemingly with ease to whatever genre it is. His velvety, plush delivery and fluid phrasing gives way to a rich, powerful tone in the song’s moments of intensity. Chen does what he does best, he soars. No, I’m not talking about high notes. His voice contains that brilliant ring that cuts through. He is also capable of producing calm, lyrical tones as we see in some of his passages in Miracles in December. Dulcet throated Luhan again uses a smooth, buttery tone and phrasing as he did in What is Love. Luhan truly has a silver tongue. D.O. has the gift of balance. He is able to vocally adapt similarly to Baekhyun. D.O.’s vocal quality is warm throughout the song slightly becoming taut at moments of intensity.
Miracles in December contains a grace in its wintry desolation. There is always a type of beauty in winter’s void, you just have to be able to see it.
**Experience Otherworldly Aural Transfiguration**


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This study guide will help you analyse the text “Manhood” by John Wain. We will show you examples of elements in the text that will be relevant for your analysis. In these notes, we will focus on the summary, structure, characters, setting, narrator and point of view, language, theme and message.
Presentation of the text
Author: John Wain
Date of Publication: 1980
Genre: Short Story
John Wain (1925-1994) was an English novelist, poet, and critic. He is mainly associated with the “Angry young men” group of writers in the 1950s, who opposed the conservative British society of the time.
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For most pregnancies there is no need to “induce” labor, which means to move it forward through artificial means. However, there are some situations in which doctors will call for induction because waiting for labor to happen on its own might not be safe for the baby or the mother. Some reasons for inducing labor include an overdue baby, risk to the fetus, ruptured membranes, stalled labor, high blood pressure, or other maternal health complications. Additionally, some women are induced for non-medical reasons – such as if they live far away from the hospital and they fear they may not get there in time – but inducing for such reasons remains controversial.
Methods of Inducing Labor
Before your doctor decides to induce labor, you may hear talk about your Bishop score. This is a scoring system that helps the doctor assess whether labor should be induced and whether or not induction will be successful. The scoring system measures the dilation, effacement, consistency, and position of the cervix, as well as the fetal position. If the signs point toward the need to induce labor, your doctor may employ a variety of techniques, including:
Stripping the Membranes
Although this method is not proven to induce labor per se, it is sometimes used to prepare women for labor. To strip or sweep your membranes, your doctor inserts a finger into your cervix to separate part of the amniotic sac from the uterus. This action releases some of the prostaglandin hormone that can soften your cervix. It may be moderately uncomfortable or painful, and you may have some spotting afterwards.
This gel, which is applied directly to your cervix, contains the hormone prostaglandin. Prostaglandin softens your cervix and helps prepare it to stretch out for labor. The application of the gel should be painless; some women have mild irritation or cramping afterwards. For some women the use of the gel alone is enough to start contractions within a few hours. More commonly, the gel is used in conjunction with Pitocin, and it usually allows the doctor to achieve success with a smaller dose of Pitocin.
Breaking the Bag of Waters
If your water has not already broken, your doctor may do an amniotomy, which is the official term for breaking a small hole in your amniotic sac. She will perform this vaginally using a special hook-like tool that looks scarier than it really is (the procedure should not hurt more than a regular vaginal exam). Once your amniotic fluid is flowing, contractions should begin if they haven’t already. The disadvantage of this method is that once your water is broken, you must go forward with labor or else you risk infection. If your labor remains stalled at this point, you may need the additional help of Pitocin.
The use of Pitocin, a synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin, is probably the most commonly known method for inducing labor. Pitocin is delivered intravenously so that the exact amount of the hormone can be regulated. Once you have received Pitocin, your baby is monitored continuously to make sure that she or he does not have an adverse reaction and to make sure the contractions progress normally. For those mothers who plan on natural childbirth, it’s important to note that sometimes the contractions caused by Pitocin are too intense to manage without pain medication such as an epidural.
Once Labor Is Induced
Once you have been induced, your doctor will monitor you carefully to assess your contractions, the progress of your labor, and the condition of the baby. Some of the potential risks that come with inducing labor include a more painful labor, a premature baby, or uterine rupture. If you need to be induced and your body is not quite ready, the process may take a while, especially for first-time moms. Also, if the induction does not work and labor is stalled, you may need to undergo a c-section. Ideally, however, the contractions will grow stronger and progress like a natural labor culminating in the vaginal birth of your baby.
Some moms who are in the long, final days of pregnancy may imagine induction to be a relief. But remember, it is a serious medical intervention and it should not be undertaken lightly. Unless your doctor specifically recommends inducing labor, it is best to wait for it to happen on its own. Soon enough, and on his or her own time, you will get a chance to meet and enjoy your new little one.


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Washington, DC United States
Washington, DC Loves Engineers!
Meet in the Nation’s Tech Hub
Washington, DC is dedicated to elevating the business of engineering. No other city has as much access to technology policy leaders as the nation’s capital. Immerse your organization in DC’s strong technology ecosystem – learn more on washington.org/meetings.
Portland, OR United States
IEEE + Portland = The Perfect Equation
Go somewhere different. Go to Portland.
Portland is the perfect destination for IEEE. We’re a little different. We’re a one-of-a-kind destination with passionate people that can help YOU create a one-of-a-kind experience for your attendees. From our different approach to shopping (tax-free!), to housing more microbreweries than anywhere else on earth, we like to step beyond normal.
Glasgow, Scotland UK
Make Your Next Stop Glasgow for IEEE
Glasgow – a city of engineering excellence
Glasgow is a city with a unique engineering heritage and has been proudly hosting IEEE conferences for over 30 years. Home to one of the most collaborative and dynamic innovation economies in Europe, Glasgow has a vibrant and engaged IEEE community and its very own bespoke IEEE Glasgow Tartan!
Montreal, Quebec Canada
Discover how Montréal works for you
Host to 72 IEEE conferences since 2017, our award-winning venues, mouth-watering restaurants, top-line hotels and the first IEEE Supporting Friend Award in Canada on the mantle put Montréal at the top of the list.

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The last motor show debuted some fabulous new models. Here’s our selection.
Lexus LS 500h
The design blends the virtues of a saloon with coupé-style profiling. The cabin has benefited from a new approach centred on “progressive comfort”, reinterpreting Japanese aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship in the context of a refined, luxurious, innovative interior.
Maserati GranTurismo et GranCabrio « Special Edition »
To mark the 3500 GT’s 60th birthday, the trident-badged marque is offering limited editions (400 cars) of the GranTurismo and the GranCabrio: New Rosso ltaliano three-layer paint for the exteriors (reinterpreting the red of Fangio’s 250F), carbon fibre bonnets, oval exhaust pipes, etc
This new compact SUV reinterprets the marque’s characteristics. To off-road capacities in pure Jeep tradition – i.e. among the best in its class – it adds design respectful of the manufacturer’s DNA, dynamic driving and advanced connectivity and safety features.

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport is looking for an environmental management intern. The intern would work as part of the Health, Safety and Environment team reporting to the Health, Safety and Environment Manager based at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
It is an excellent opportunity to build a portfolio across environmental management and energy saving initiatives. This internship will provide assistance and support to a small team in relation to environmental management issues and improvement initiatives.
- Length of internship – 6/9 months
- Potential Start date – Sept/Oct
- Hours per week – flexible could be full or part time, likely to be office hours Monday to Friday.
- Rate of pay – £7.20 per hour
Responsibilities may include:
- Assistance with the development of Environmental policies and Environmental Strategy Plans including emissions management, waste management and sustainability.
- Co-ordinate and assistance with aspects of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme.
- Research and development of an Environmental Management System.
- Co-ordination of the monitoring, tracking and reporting of environmental incidents to regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Work in partnership with other airport departments in implementing energy saving initiatives.
- Relevant degree subjects could include: environmental and earth sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management and geography;
- Successful applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical (including Drugs and Alcohol Test) and Disclosure Scotland;
- Provide valid forms of ID/ right to work in the UK and a full 5-year history.
- Business skills and commercial awareness
- Communication and presentation skill
- IT skills, such as word processing and the use of spreadsheets
- Organisation and time management skills
- Driving license desirable.
If you are interested in applying please either provide by post or email to email@example.com by closing date of 31st August 2016:


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Steven Rossi, CEO and president of Franchise Holdings International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: FNHI) called in to SmallCapVoice.com to go over the business model, markets, management team, recent milestones and 2018 outlook for the Company. Worksport, Franchise Holdings International’s wholly owned subsidiary, was founded in 2011 to breathe innovation into existing tonneau / truck-bed cover marketplace. Worksport, a manufacturer of high quality, cost effective tonneau covers for the light duty truck market. The company’s product line offers innovation, affordability and dependability which is the sweet spot for this market. Worksport currently serves customers in Canada and the United States.
For further details, enjoy their latest – SHAREHOLDER UPDATE – Investor Q&A hour, where CEO Steven Rossi reveals the latest updates on progress, goals and achievements. Listen to the conference call here: https://franchiseholdingsinternational.com/media/conference-calls/
This interview may include forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this release. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof.

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On late Saturday, Engadget posted some fairly believable photos of what was believed to be the new iPhone. Apparently it was found on the floor of a bar in San Jose, CA wrapped in a case to have the appearance of a iPhone 3G. Not long afterwards, a photo of a Japanese counterfeit which looked very similar but later found to be fake hit the Internet, adding even more doubt to the seemingly impossible situation that the new iPhone would just wind up in the hands of Engadget months before its expected release this summer.
With message boards everywhere more split than Team Edward and Team Jacob regarding the authenticity of this mysterious device, Gizmodo did a great job of putting doubts to rest with a thorough examination of what seems to be the next iPhone.
For a full examination, head over to Gizmodo, but from a gaming perspective the biggest benefits of the new iPhone come from the higher resolution screen, an even larger battery, and the likely inclusion of the Apple A4 processor. Needless to say, we’re going to be following the developments of this very closely and hope to see a full teardown of the new iPhone soon to get an idea of the performance to expect from the device.


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The lure of money has brought every investor into the stock marketing. However, making money in stock marketing requires some skills. Stock marketing is a coin with one side as profit and another side as the loss. It is the world of high risk and reward. The first thing one should believe is that there is no guarantee of profit in stock marketing. However, Indian Stock Market has been very beneficial for lots of investors in some few previous years. The market requires great patience and discipline along with some good market knowledge. Although it is well known that there is no perfect method to earn profit but here are some Golden rules for investing!
Don’t always follow the others: Some of the investors just follow some successful investors but they are not always successful. Don’t get your decision influenced by others. Always think for long run other than just coping the other investors whether it’s a relative or a neighbor. Expert investors have always advised to avoid having the herd’s mentality.
Take decisions carefully: Proper research of everything is always beneficial especially in the case of investing money. Investors can take help from some experts as there are number of best stock brokers in India. Brokers can make you understand some basic points if you are newbie.
Invest in a business you understand: The first thing one should know before betting on a company is the business of the company. Invest in the company in which you understand the business and can estimate some facts.
Wait for the time: It is not always possible to earn the profit according to your need. Even the Great investor Warren Buffet has advised waiting for the perfect time to earn the great profit. A majority of investors don’t follow this advice and at last, they end up in regret and lose their hard-earned money in the process. So never ever try to time the market as no one has ever succeeded in past and never will.
Be disciplined: Being discipline is necessary for every field. Everybody face some difficulties in starting but the successful ones are those who believe in themselves and wait for the right opportunity. The investors who put in money systematically in the right share at the right time at the right cost are the most successful ones.
Keep emotions in control: Many investors take wrong decisions influenced by their emotions particularly greed and fear. Sometimes, to gain so much, one makes a mistake to invest in some unknown company. Thus, it is always recommended to keep your business and emotions both at the opposite ends.
Be realistic: Never expect too high from any of the investment. There is nothing wrong in hoping for profit but never get so expected. Sometimes, investors get so positive that he thinks there will be profit in investing in every company. Even when you are earning, you can discuss with some best stock brokers in India.
Invest only your Surplus: Never invest your savings in the stock market. There is a profit but a lot more risk in the market so you can’t afford to lose your money which you saved every month.

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Today’s travel photo is of a fresh fruit stall at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. Located in the centre of this busy city, Ben Thanh Market offers some great shopping, and I just love wandering around markets.
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I still don't understand if foreigners (meaning non-NRI/PIO/OCI etc) can actually buy property here or if they can just lease it for 99 years (have heard both). If you are a foreigner and you buy property, can you pass it on to your descendants? Does anyone know of a legal or govt resource where I can get more info?
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Flour Whole Wheat 13"
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Weaker dollar overshadowed optimism, and gold prices climbed higher on Wednesday. Meanwhile, investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision later in the day.
Spot gold climbed 0.1 % to $1,709.83 per ounce. US gold futures gained 0.2 % to $1,725.20 per ounce.
Kyle Rodda, IG Markets analyst, said that there is a lot of uncertainty around the Fed meeting, and it is supporting gold. In the next few days, there will be a lot of significant events on the economic and business calendar. Furthermore, it is leading to increased risk in the equities market, the analyst said.
The dollar touched a 2-week low in the previous session. The slowing spread of the coronavirus and reopening economics supported the investor mood.
Moreover, Asian shares advanced for a third straight session, and oil prices surged on hopes that demand will improve as countries look to reduce restrictions.
Phillip Futures, a primary futures-based broker, stated that central banks increased liquidity in financial markets, low-interest rates, and raising money supply are bullish for gold in the longer term.
The Fed has cut interest rates, renewed bond-buying, and backstopped credit markets. The central bank’s Wednesday’s statement could begin to define how long it plans to leave the rates near zero.
Gold, seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement, tends to benefit from extensive stimulus measures.
Restrictions interrupted economic activity in the US and threw millions of people out of work. As a result, US consumer confidence declined to near a 6-year low.
Bank of Nova Scotia, Scotiabank, announced it would shut down its metals business on Tuesday. It raised fears that gold prices could become less reliable. Analysts think that the bank’s move could affect the precious metal’s prices. Moreover, the Scotiabank could be the first among many banks to exit the metals business.


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Apple will pause gross sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 beginning December 21, it printed as of late in a commentary to 9to5Mac. The transfer comes as the goods are dealing with a possible import ban till August 2028, because of rulings that the watches infringe on patents from Masimo.
In October, america World Industry Fee (ITC) upheld a January ruling that Apple Watches with pulse oximeter options infringe on two Masimo patents. Since then, the case has been beneath a 60-day Presidential Evaluate Duration, which results December 25. After that date, the watches are topic to an import ban till the patents’ expiration in 2028.
Apple advised 9to5Mac:
Whilst the evaluation length is not going to finish till December 25, Apple is preemptively taking steps to conform will have to the ruling stand. This comprises pausing gross sales of the Apple Watch Sequence 9 and Apple Watch Extremely 2 from Apple.com beginning December 21, and from Apple retail places after December 24.
The Apple Watch SE will stay to be had because it does not have the blood oxygen sensor expertise beneath dispute, which Apple debuted with the Apple Watch Sequence 6 in 2020.
For the reason that ITC’s ruling remains to be beneath presidential evaluation, President Biden might come to a decision to veto the ruling, saving the Apple Watch from an import ban. Then again, we have now already noticed Biden decline to veto an ITC ruling that the Apple Watch infringes on electrocardiogram sensor-related patents owned via AliveCor. (The Apple Watch wasn’t banned associated with that as a result of america Patent and Trademark Place of business revoked the patents in query, a call that AliveCor is interesting.)
Other folks can nonetheless purchase the watches from third-party outlets for now. But when the ITC’s ruling is not vetoed, then, come December 25, Apple will not be able to promote the watch to different outlets, like Perfect Purchase, anymore.
Apple’s commentary as of late famous that it “strongly disagrees” with the ITC’s ruling and is “pursuing a variety of prison and technical choices to make sure that Apple Watch is to be had to consumers.”
“Must the order stand, Apple will proceed to take all measures to go back Apple Watch Sequence 9 and Apple Watch Extremely 2 to consumers within the U.S. once conceivable,” Apple mentioned.
Apple mentioned it will enchantment the ITC’s ruling on December 26 if the Presidential Evaluate Duration ends with no veto. However the watches would nonetheless be topic to the import ban.
An extended combat
California-based Masimo has alleged that Apple began enticing in discussions with the corporate in 2013 beneath the idea of a possible partnership. Then again, Masimo claims that Apple ended up poaching a few of its staff and tech. Apple in the past claimed that Masimo was once most effective “one of the medical-technology corporations” that it met with all over that point and that it by no means partnered with Masimo as it wasn’t consumer-focused.
As of this writing, Masimo’s “consumer health” site features a handful of goods. That comes with the Masimo W1 health-tracking watch, towards which Apple filed a patent infringement case in 2022 [PDF]. And if that is not sufficient litigious pork between those two, Masimo additionally has a case towards Apple filed in america District Court docket within the Central District of California in early 2020, as famous via 9to5Mac.
Whilst Apple is saying some preemptive strikes as of late, do not be expecting the combat to be over. Apple made $39,845,000 [PDF] in wearables, house, and equipment gross sales for fiscal yr 2023, (which ended September 20). There are a large number of stakeholders—from providers to third-party outlets—invested in Apple generating flagship smartwatches.
Apple has alluded to a large number of paths it could actually take to stay its watches alive, from extra litigation to in the hunt for new applied sciences. However it is usually conceivable that Masimo and Apple attempt to finish their combat via figuring out some form of licensing settlement.


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Why Keanu’s lost count of the kills
As the peerless assassin John Wick, Keanu Reeves is a blur of activity, constantly dodging bullets, gunning fast cars and taking down foes as the body count mounts around him.
But as he prepares to play the indomitable and seemingly indestructible character for a third time in the sleeper hit franchise, Reeves the actor is an altogether different proposition.
He begins by sitting quietly in a New York City hotel room meditating, before a full day of promotion for John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
"I fall into it once in a while," he explains of his calm attitude and state. "I don't meditate regularly, but I highly recommend it."
The new film picks up after the conclusion of the second chapter, with hitman Wick still on the run from the world's top assassins and a $20 million bounty on his head.
Now in the worst predicament of his life, having been declared excommunicado by the criminal underworld in punishment for killing the sister of a mafia boss, Wick must somehow extricate himself from New York.
In contrast to the laid-back, Zen-loving persona Reeves has built in a career stretching back to Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Point Break, his alter ego, Wick, unleashes a constant barrage of carnage on anyone who stands in his way. Indeed, the movies claim one of the highest death tolls in cinematic history.
"I don't know how many bodies I've killed," Reeves says with a chuckle. For the record, the first film counted 84 bodies, the second amassed 128, and the final movie outstrips both with a death tally of over 200.
"They're trying to kill me, so I'm not really concerned about the body count," he says. "I'm more concerned with how many bodies are still alive."
Directed by Chad Stahelski, who has helmed all three parts of the franchise, the film also stars Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Halle Berry, Jason Mantzoukas, Lance Reddick and Anjelica Huston. With the previous two films grossing over $370 million, making the third instalment was a no-brainer for the studio.
"After we finished Chapter Two, Lionsgate wanted to do another. We were like, 'Yes!' Chad had the idea of having ninjas in the film and a motorcycle chase with swords." He laughs. "With John Wick, you can pretty much do anything."
The ongoing theme of the franchise is Wick's revenge vendetta after the sudden death of his wife in the first film. Subsequently, a Russian mobster (Game Of Thrones' Alfie Allen) took his beloved 1969 Mustang, then killed the dog gifted to him by his wife before she died, prompting Wick to spiral into a path of retaliation and destruction.
Halle Berry's character's dogs, meanwhile, play a pivotal role in the new film. Playing another assassin with a complex alliance to John Wick, she is often flanked by two German Shepherds, her armour-wearing attack dogs. And by all accounts, they were just as fierce off-camera.
"I was told not to look them in the eye," Reeves confirms. "It was serious. By the end we got comfortable, but for Halle it was different because she had been working with them for four months."
Reeves' name is now synonymous with martial arts due in large part to the classic Matrix trilogy as well as Man Of Tai Chi, 47 Ronin, and now the John Wick franchise. But he downplays his own prowess.
"I don't have a martial arts background, I just know movie fighting," he insists. "So with John Wick, all the people who trained me and the choreography, used a lot of styles."
His scenes with Mark Dacascos, who plays Wick's nemesis, Zero, provide some of the film's highlights.
"Mark brought a lot to the role," Reeves says. "He was a real pleasure to work with and as a martial artist and a movie action performer, it was really great to work with an expert because he can help you look good."
Born in Lebanon to an English mother and Hawaiian-American father, Reeves grew up in Canada, the country with which he most identifies. After three decades working in Hollywood, he remains revered and in high demand. This interview even coincided with KeanuCon, the inaugural Keanu Reeves Film Festival being held in Glasgow. A man of few words, he is somewhat bemused by the tribute.
"I wanted to know what films they were showing, then I was like, 'Cool'," he says. "Then I was like, 'That's weird'. And then I was like, 'Cool'. That's how it went."
Did he ever consider a surprise appearance?
"Well, I didn't receive an invitation," he laughs.
His name is famously of Hawaiian origin and means 'cool breeze over the mountains'.
In recent years, it has shot to popularity on baby name lists.
"I've met a couple of boys named after me," he nods. "At first, it was like, 'Wow'. And then sometimes if the child is there, I've said, 'How do you do, Keanu?'" He laughs. "It really is an honour."
Reeves lives in West Hollywood and his home has become a tourist attraction.
"There are tourists, vans, trucks. They visit everybody's homes and sit outside. So I'll come out in the morning and get my newspaper [and they're there]. So you feel like an animal in a cage. They look at you like, 'There's one!' And I get it. But walking around LA, no one cares pretty much."
He pauses, and adds with a shrug: "I'm pretty boring."
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum opens on Thursday.

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Hello lovely readers.
I’m going to be honest… I’m having a really hard time right now. Suffice to say that traveling around Europe in a spree of self-indulgence makes it very difficult to grieve when tragedy strikes back home. I’m posting this not to focus on the negative and to pity my situation, but instead to use it as a reminder for all of us to take the time to smile today.
Even when things aren’t going that well, even when it is hard to see the positive in things, it is vital to do something that brings you joy. It is not selfish. It is the ultimate act of kindness to those around you, because it allows you to be the best that you can be. For me, I listened to some cheerful music, looked up books that I’m interested in reading and did a few pushups to remind myself of my strength. Then I closed my eyes, thought of my loved ones back home who are suffering, and smiled. I sent them a smile of love, compassion and devotion. That’s all I can do from 6000 miles away, but perhaps that’s the most powerful message to send in any event.
So no matter how you are feeling today or what is going wrong, I want you to stop what you are doing and take the next 3 minutes to do something – anything – that will bring a genuine smile to your face. That is the best gift you can give to yourself and to the world.

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Montreal mayor, police chief announce new anti-gun squad, following rise in violence
February 11, 2021 By Canadian Press
Feb. 11, 2021 – Montreal’s mayor and its police chief are announcing a new team of investigators who will target weapon traffickers, following a rise in gun-related crime across parts of the city.
The new police unit comes after the shooting death of 15-year-old Meriem Boundaoui, a bystander who was sitting in a car Sunday when another vehicle drove by and someone opened fire.
Police chief Sylvain Caron says he met with Boundaoui’s family and promised police would do everything they can to solve her slaying.
Caron says a specialized squad to probe the source of illegal firearms will begin its work Feb. 22, adding there will be an increased police presence in the northeastern Montreal boroughs with a notable uptick in gun-related crimes.
Caron says the normalization of gun violence must end and citizens have the right to live safely in their neighbourhoods.
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante says she spoke to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the federal government’s role in controlling handguns in Canadian cities, adding that she also plans to discuss the matter with Public Security Minister Bill Blair.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 11, 2021.
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- Her boyfriend asked her to draw a comic about their relationship. Hilarity ensued.
- I’m no dating expert, but isn’t that a little excessive?
- Kate Burton discusses dad Richard’s romance with Elizabeth Taylor
- Science Says These Are the Types of Pictures That Ruin Your Chances on Dating Apps


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The division issued directives to the 50 per cent employees of its subordinate offices for continuing work from home during the second wave of COVID-19.
LAHORE: A notification stipulating Amjad Saleemi's appointment as the Inspector General of Punjab (IGP) has been withdrawn by the Establishment Division. In the place of Tahir Khan, who served on the post for a period of one month and two days, Amjad Saleemi was announced to be the new IGP of the province a day earlier. Saleemi has previously worked as Sindh's police chief. During General Elections of July 25, on the request of Election Commission of Pakistan, the interim government replaced chief secretaries (CSs) and…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday directed the federal authorities to replace the chief secretaries and provincial police chiefs of all provinces, ARY News reported. The commission has issued directives to the Establishment Division to appoint new chief secretaries as well as Inspector General of Police (IGPs) in the four provinces by tomorrow. After the appointment, they all are required to attend a meeting to be convened by the ECP on June 14. The commission will hold an important…