text: Conceptualized as efforts to deny religious freedoms, previous research explains the presence of governmental restrictions on religion by isolating national governments, asserting that the primary determinant is a country’s internal structural characteristics. These approaches overlook why the levels of governmental restriction on religion are spatially clustered and increasing in distinct patterns. Utilizing spatial analysis and data from the Religion and State Project, this article demonstrates that governmental restrictions on religion are spatially clustered, not independent from neighboring countries, and that increases in a country’s level of restrictions reflect similar changes in bordering countries. Spatial clustering emerges through the diffusion of policies, where national governments mimic their neighbor’s policies and practices even when accounting for internal structural characteristics. The article concludes that while a country’s internal structure is clearly a predictor of policies, national governments are not isolated from neighbors where the level of restrictions are susceptible to external influence.


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It’s hard to believe that six years after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s split, their divorce is still playing out in court. While they have been officially declared single, their child custody case and the battle over their French winery, Chateau Miraval, continue to plague them. The latest details emerging from their battle give fans […]
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Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) chairman Khaled Abbas told a conference on Saturday that Egypt’s real estate market accounts for more than 20 percent of the country’s GDP.
He also announced that the second and third phases of the New Administrative Capital (NAC) will be launched by the beginning of 2023 and more than 50,000 employees will be transferred to the government district by the end of this year.
He added that there are plans to offer investment land in the second phase of NAC early next year, noting that utility works for the second phase will also start at the same time, provided that investment land is ready for construction by investors.
Abbas further noted that the development of the first phase is currently ahead of schedule, indicating that some projects have been completed, including the third residential district and the government district.
Furthermore, he pointed out that ACUD is the largest property developer in Egypt with an estimated property portfolio of 230,000 feddans, adding that the NAC has provided millions of job opportunities in addition to opening up areas for many industries that serve the construction sector.
He also pointed out that there will be a large volume of investment in the NAC in the coming period, saying that partnerships will be forged with the private sector in the upcoming projects.
Furthermore, Abbas explained that a government directive has been issued to use international consulting firms to draw up a plan for the second and third phases of the NAC after the completion of the first phase. The use of field offices is seen as a great opportunity that will help promote the NAC.
Moreover, Egyptian consulting offices can implement the general plan, but global consulting offices will be introduced to exchange experiences with the Egyptian side, Abbas concluded.
For his part, Ahmed Zaki – Managing Director of The Board Consulting – said there are currently 28 developers operating in the North Coast region with sales exceeding EGP 70 billion, added that Emaar is in the lead. list in terms of turnover with EGP 16 billion on the north coast.
Cityscape Egypt – the largest real estate investment and development platform in Egypt – concluded its 2022 conference on Saturday, which was held under the theme “Egypt – At the forefront of change”.
The event was held under the patronage and support of the Department of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities and provided an unprecedented platform where developers and real estate experts engaged in meaningful discussions while by learning about the latest investment opportunities, market trends and to discuss the future of the Egyptian property market.
Panelists discussed Egyptian real estate investment policies, ensuring strict regulations for the sale of homes still under construction, activating real estate funds and regulating real estate ownership for non-Egyptians to attract foreign currency to Cityscape Egypt.
In addition, the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development was highlighted, showing how urban expansion increased from 7% to 14% through the implementation of 37 new urban communities and 22 other communities still under construction.
Finally, the discussions urged policy makers to re-examine real estate finance laws and the replacement of tax breaks in a secure and stable climate for investment.
After the conference, the Cityscape Expo will take place from September 21 to 24 at the Egyptian International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo. The event will feature over 70 local and international developers, brokers and citizens by investment companies aiming to cater to all levels of property buyers in the area.

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Acting for Teens Level 1: Commercials, Monologues, Scenes (FLEX)
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In this 8 week course, actors will dive deep into developing a character for both commercials and monologues.
In this flex class actors will work on acting skills through games, commercial reading, and monologues. This is not an improv class. Students will work to memorize assigned pieces and record their work. Some acting experience required. Students without any acting experience are encouraged to take Acting Class for Teens Level 1. Each week students will receive a short video (approximately 10 minutes) explaining an acting technique and what material they will need to perform. Actors are...
This class is taught in English.
I have worked as a professional actress and performance artist for well over a decade. I love acting and have been fortunate enough to travel throughout the United States as a paid actor. When I’m not performing, I can be found in schools directing the school play and teaching young actors how to bring characters to life. I have worked as a casting director, director, assistant director, choreographer, writer, producer, and as an actor. As an actor, I know how important it is to continue to practice your craft and I'm excited to help other young actors by providing a safe and fun class.
Homework OfferedStudents will be asked to practice their assigned pieces (monologues or scenes) outside of class. Memorization or being “off book” is encouraged. Students will also be encouraged to use supplies at home for the final class to bring their character to life. Suggestions for supplies may include: wear a hat, wear sunglasses, bring a book as a prop. Students will not be asked to buy anything for class.
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Students should be comfortable dealing with themes such as murder, bullying, love, and fear. We select material that avoids profanity and though age-appropriate a bullying piece might include the word "stupid." We honor the writer's words. This is important when using material from real plays and films as we are not legally allowed to change their words. Students should be mature enough to understand the difference between real and imaginary. We do not use guns as props in class. A piece on "murder" may mention a gun. Participants must be mature enough to understand that referencing a murder or referencing a gun is a part of the character's imaginary world. Students will be asked to practice their assigned pieces (monologues or scenes) outside of class. Memorization or being “off book” is encouraged. Students will also be encouraged to use supplies at home for the final class to bring their character to life. Suggestions for supplies may include: wear a hat, wear sunglasses, bring a book as a prop. Students will not be asked to buy anything for class.
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The Clynelish Distillery boasts an interesting, if slightly complicated, history.
Brora, a picturesque seaside village, built at the mouth of the river from which it takes its name, was once a thriving coastal village. The years have reduced industry in villages across the most northerly parts of Scotland and Brora now boasts only small remnants of its former success. Following the Clearances in the 1900s the village enjoyed an influx of residents – mainly those evicted from their highland crofts to make way for sheep farming – and it was around this time that the original distillery was founded in 1819. Built by the Marques of Stafford, the first Duke of Sutherland, in an effort to encourage farmers not to sell their grain to the many illegal stills in the area, Clynelish became the second most northerly whisky distillery in the Highlands of Scotland. It is one of the only reminders of Brora’s former glory days.
The Distillery was purchased in 1896 by James Ainslie & Heilbron. Production at ‘The Old Distillery’ continued un-interrupted until 1968 when a new distillery building was built – this one three time larger than the original. The original Clynelish Distillery was shut down, many thought for good, whilst the new distillery began production of over 3,400,000 litres of malt whisky each year. It might boast a larger production capacity, but its stills are an exact replica of those built in the original distillery; the aim being the maintenance of the quality and unique peated taste of the original Clynelish House malt.
If not for a severe drought on the Western Isle of Islay the old distillery might have remained abandoned and unused; but, due to the shortage of peated malts being produced and the similarity of the Clynelish Malt to the more heavily peated malts of Islay, the original distillery was reopened in 1969. Its main focus was production for brand owners DCL to make Johnnie Walker, a blend which relies heavily on peated Islay malts. Having been renamed “Brora”, which derives from the Old Norse “Bru’r aa” (meaning “the bridges river”), the old distillery continued production until 1983 when it was closed again; this time for good. Meanwhile, the new Clynelish Distillery continued production and success. It passed into the hands of United Distillers in 1986 and in 1998 United Distillers merged with IDV (International Distillers & Vintners) to form United Distillers & Vintners, which is now part of the enormous and impressive whisky portfolio owned by Diageo Plc.
After producing mainly volume malt whisky used for blends, the distillery released its official 14yr old Clynelish malt in 2002. Since then the distillery has released a variety of its own single malts, ranging from 12 years old to 36 years old varieties. Production continues to this day. The distillery boasts a huge 4.2 million litre production per year – the fourth largest production capacity out of the 27 active distilleries owned by Diageo Plc. The old distillery buildings and warehouse have been given a new lease of life and it is currently used as a popular visitor’s centre.
Brora may not be the thriving coastal village it once was, but it enjoys a continued popularity with tourists, the Clynelish Distillery being one of its most popular visitor attractions.

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The challenges and opportunities of fraud prevention topped the agenda of this year's Annual Conference of Anti-Fraud Coordination Services of EU candidate and potential candidate countries, which took place in North Macedonia on 18-20 September. Organised by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) with the help of the Ministry of Finance of North Macedonia, the event gathered participants from law enforcement bodies but also from the civil service, and focused on translating operational knowledge into efficient fraud prevention measures.
Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) facilitate the effective cooperation and exchange of information with OLAF. They take an active role in the implementation of comprehensive anti-fraud strategies at national level, sharing information on possible irregularities in relation to the management of the EU funds and effectively safeguarding the EU budget.
With the overall amount of pre-accession funding for 2014-2020 amounting to almost EUR 12 billion, the positive cooperation with candidate countries and potential candidates became a recurring theme of the seminar. This event, which welcomed seven EU candidate and potential candidate countries, as well as representatives from three EU Member States as well as from Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, was an excellent opportunity for the participants to benefit from the discussions and the experiences shared.
"I believe the fight against fraud and corruption should become a central element of government action, including giving law enforcement and public administration the tools they need to detect and to prosecute fraudsters," OLAF Director-General Ville Itälä said. "It is our joint responsibility to ensure that EU money is spent correctly and soundly, and does not end up in the pockets of fraudsters," he added.
"Prevention is a crucial area in the fight against fraud and it should be treated as a priority by managing, certifying and audit authorities" Minister of Finance of Republic of North Macedonia said. "It is easier and more cost-effective to prevent fraud than to make repairs upon the occurrence of fraud. A robust and effectively implemented management and control system is essential as it can sufficiently reduce the risk of fraud" she added.
OLAF will maintain a strong role in conducting investigations in EU candidate countries even after the European Public Prosecutor's Office becomes operational in 2020. One of the pre-accession requirements, therefore, implies developing a solid track record of cooperation on OLAF investigations and on reporting irregularities discovered by the countries themselves. Minister Angelovska said there is an ongoing process in North Macedonia of establishing an AFCOS to combat irregularities and fraud.
OLAF Director-General Ville Itälä speaking at the AFCOS Conference on 19 September 2019 ©EU
OLAF mission, mandate and competences:
OLAF’s mission is to detect, investigate and stop fraud with EU funds.
OLAF fulfils its mission by:
• carrying out independent investigations into fraud and corruption involving EU funds, so as to ensure that all EU taxpayers’ money reaches projects that can create jobs and growth in Europe;
• contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in the EU Institutions by investigating serious misconduct by EU staff and members of the EU Institutions;
• developing a sound EU anti-fraud policy.
In its independent investigative function, OLAF can investigate matters relating to fraud, corruption and other offences affecting the EU financial interests concerning:
• all EU expenditure: the main spending categories are Structural Funds, agricultural policy and rural development funds, direct expenditure and external aid;
• some areas of EU revenue, mainly customs duties;
• suspicions of serious misconduct by EU staff and members of the EU institutions.
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Our in-depth features on local people, local places and local issues keep you informed about what’s going on in the region. A particular favourite is Memory Lane, looking back at how we worked and played; the clothes we wore, the cars we drove and where we lived. For entertainment there are puzzle pages, competitions and a comprehensive What's On diary. Let's Talk is published 12 times a year.
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In just a few days, B-town's handsome hunk Varun Dhawan, who made his acting debut with Bollywood film Student of the Year, will get married to his childhood friend-turned-ladylove, Natasha Dalal. Recently, actor Anil Dhawan confirmed the rumours of his nephew's wedding and shared more details about the D-Day. And, now photos of Varun's costume getting delivered at his Juhu residence has surfaced online.
As per reports, fashion designer Kunal Rawal will design his wedding garments while the actor's stylist Akshay Tyagi will be styling him for the D-Day. While speaking to ETimes, he said, "Something easy-going, like a classic piece from Kunal Rawal, will be the best."
In the now-viral photos, a lady can be seen taking the wedding garments inside the house in Juhu. Shared by paparazzo Yogen Shah, the photo's caption read, "#varundhawanmarriagepreparations Marriage costumes delivered from designer #kunalrawal at Varun Dhawan's residence in Juhu. yogenshah @yogenshah_s." Check it out below.
Varun and Natasha have known each other since they were in sixth grade but they began dating in their mid-20s. On Kareena Kapoor Khan’s chat show What Women Want, Varun revealed that Natasha refused the actor's love proposal several times before saying 'yes'.
On the work front, Varun was last seen in his father David Dhawan’s Coolie No 1 reboot. The film also starred Sara Ali Khan, Shikha Talsania, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav in pivotal roles. The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from the critics and audience.
Next, the actor will be seen in Jug Jugg Jeeyo, which is directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Kiara Advani in the lead roles, alongside Prajakta Koli and Manish Paul in supporting roles.


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Plateau Assembly condemns neglect of community by mining coys
The Plateau House of Assembly Special Committee on Solid Minerals has condemned the neglect of Zurak, a community in Wase Local Government Area of the state, by mining companies.
The Chairman of the committee and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Yusuf Gagdi made the condemnation on Tuesday after inspecting mining sites in the community.
According to Gagdi, the effect of the exploration by the miners has turned the community to an “eyesore.”
He said the total neglect of the host community by the companies with regards to non compliance with the rules of engagement was unacceptable, warning that they must do the needful.
The lawmaker expressed concern over the environmental degradation as well as poor infrastructure in the community.
He also decried the non provision of health care service and other social amenities by the companies, saying these form the core principles of their corporate social responsibilities.
”Our visit to these sites today have made us see things for ourselves, and it is a confirmation of the complaints we have been getting from the community.
”The mining companies carrying exploration here have not in any way helped this community in terms of meeting up with their corporate social responsibilities.
”There is serious environmental degradation and the effects of the movement of mining products in and out of the community have left the road linking this place in a sorry state.
”The miners have not engaged the community as expected; they have not helped educationally in terms of scholarships, socially and in terms of healthcare services.
“ Above all, there is no infrastructural commitment.
”The worst is that government has not been generating much revenue from the mining activities as expected,” Gagdi said.
He said that though the companies legitimately acquired the grounds to carry out the exploration, the rules of engagement with the host community must be strictly adhered to.
The committee, he added, would look into the rules of engagement and make necessary recommendations to government that would be for the good of the companies and the host communities.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Solid Unit Nig. Ltd. and Jotex Nig. Ltd., the two companies operating in the community, were directed by the Assembly to suspend mining activities until further notice.
NAN also reports that members of the committee were accompanied by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals Development, Mr Abdullahi Abbas.
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A new coronavirus variant is under investigation in the UK - with 16 cases confirmed so far.
Experts at PHE are urgently carrying out an analysis of the new variant.
They said there is no evidence to suggest the strain makes the vaccines any less effective.
Most of the cases have been linked to overseas travel and there is currently no evidence of community transmission in the UK, PHE added.
PHE is carrying out laboratory testing to better understand the impact of mutations on the behaviour of the virus.
PHE also published data today showing that cases of the Delta variant have risen by 33,716 since last week to a total of 286,765.
The variant now accounts for 99 per cent of all cases in the UK.
Further data published today shows that between June 21 and July 19, 1,788 people were admitted to hospital after testing positive for the Delta variant.
Of these, 54.3 per cent were unvaccinated and 29.6 per cent had received both doses of the vaccine.
Public Health England said in a statement: "Sixteen confirmed cases of B.1.621 have been identified across the country to date, and the majority have been linked to overseas travel.
"There is currently no evidence of community transmission in the UK.
"There is currently no evidence that this variant causes more severe disease or renders the vaccines currently deployed any less effective.
"PHE is carrying out laboratory testing to better understand the impact of mutations on the behaviour of the virus."
It comes as the percentage of people testing positive for Covid-19 is estimated to have increased in all regions of England except the North East and North West, where the trend is "uncertain", the ONS said.
North East England had the highest proportion of people of any region likely to test positive for coronavirus in the week to July 17 - around one in 45.
North West England had the second-highest estimate at about one in 55.
Eastern England had the lowest estimate at about one in 110.
PHE has further stressed today for Brits to continue to get their vaccine.
Dr Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of the UK Health Security Agency said: "This most recent hospitalisation data shows once again just how crucial vaccination is in protecting us from severe illness and death.
"Two doses of vaccine are far more effective against COVID-19 than a single dose, so please make sure that you come forward to get your second dose as soon as you are invited.
"As we emerge from restrictions and vaccine coverage continues to rise, it is important to remember that while the protection provided by vaccination is excellent, it is not total. It is still as important as ever that we continue to exercise caution."


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U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said Congress left more than a million families a "lump of coal in their stocking" when it failed to address expiring unemployment benefits, and he joined a chorus of Democrats calling on lawmakers to approve a...
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Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson called Thursday for public hearings on the proposed contract with Department of Water and Power employees, saying he wants a deal on the contract by Sept. 1.
Wesson said Mayor Eric Garcetti has...
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Los Angeles is a city facing economic decline, weighed down by poverty, strangled by traffic and suffering from a crisis of leadership, according to a report released Wednesday by a 13-member panel of influential civic leaders.
The Los Angeles 2020...
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Former Santa Monica Mayor Bobby Shriver has filed papers that allow him to begin raising money to run for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, according to the county clerk’s office.
The nephew of late President John F. Kennedy has not...
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A powerful county workers union on Thursday endorsed a former member of President Obama’s administration for a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Former Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who is running to replace termed-out Supervisor...
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A peek into a yearslong sting operation targeting state Sen. Ronald S. Calderon (D-Montebello) reveals the lengths to which the FBI went to get close to the lawmaker – possibly developing an online persona for an FBI agent posing as an independent...
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The mission of America's 400 national parks is to reflect the country's history — no matter how uncomfortable or unflattering — which is why some contain depictions of slavery, the fight for women's suffrage, Japanese internment and the...
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Past and perhaps future presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed Congress on Saturday to pass comprehensive immigration reform, which has been bottled up in the Republican-held House.
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Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has taken a position as a scholar in residence at Cal Poly Pomona, officials said Thursday.`
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Ruapehu District Council have launched a survey to find out about our internet usage, cell phone coverage, cost and data speeds ahead of a application to receive funding under the recently announced $100 million extension to the RBI programme.
They need our help to get a funding allocation and are asking anyone who uses internet in the Ruapehu to answer a quick survey before Monday 22 June.
In a press release, Mayor Don Cameron has said Council urgently need community support to help put the best possible argument forward as to why NZ would benefit from Ruapehu getting broadband infrastructure investment ahead of other districts.
“The lack of high speed broadband access and mobile black spots across many parts of Ruapehu has been identified as one of the significant constraints limiting the district’s economic potential.
“We now need to be able to demonstrate that if Ruapehu was prioritised for broadband infrastructure investment that we would be able to capitalise on it and provide the best possible return for NZ Inc.”
Mayor Cameron said that the government has asked local councils to be directly involved in this next investment stage decision by firstly indicating their interest via a Registration of Interest (ROI) and then developing a Digital Enablement Plan (DEP).
“The ROI is us putting our hand up that we want the broadband investment first and the DEP is how we would benefit Ruapehu and NZ from the investment,” he said.
“To put together the best possible ROI and DEP that will give Ruapehu the best chance of being successful we require the support of Ruapehu communities.”
“A key part of the information we need to provide is the inclusion of an overview on the state of Ruapehu’s telecommunications infrastructure that needs to be supported by hard data.”
“This is where we urgently need the help of the general public to take part in a simple test to measure the speed of their internet connection and provide feedback on their current internet service.”
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This is such a fun quilt! Using 2 1/2" strips plus the white background and something for the binding, it is quick to make. the flowers are appliqued on after the top is made, so can be applique stitched after quilting as well if you like. The fabrics featured in the pattern are Hoffman fabrics Rainbow Bali Pop (40 x 21/2" strips).
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NEW YORK — If there was any doubt Victoria Beckham would create a stir in America, it was dispelled by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Beckham hit Manhattan Thursday with the launch of her DVB label at the Saks flagship, followed by a dinner in her honor hosted by Saks chairman and chief executive officer Steve Sadove.
At the personal appearance, a crowd of 400 or so fans went wild for the former Spice Girl, screaming, clapping and trying to get a shot of her with their cellphones. The mayhem extended to the paparazzi, which at one point caused a near pileup by the red carpet that Saks created just for Beckham on its main floor.
Beckham, in a sequinned silver Fendi tank top, white DVB jeans and silver Christian Louboutin heels, took it all in, posing and pouting patiently for her fans.
"I caught the tail end of it," said Sadove at the Four Seasons restaurant later that night. "It was a mob scene. People were so excited. We've seen a lot of celebrities coming to Saks, but this one was at or near the top. She so well fits the personality of what we're trying to do with the store."
Beckham said she decided to kick the launch off with Saks because she was impressed with the retailer and its executive team.
"They were really nice, cool and professional," she said. "Obviously, this is a huge opportunity for me. This is a great store. They have been really supportive and wrote a big order. You can't ask for more."
Nor could her fans, who were beaming with delight at Beckham and her patience with the crowds.
"She is one of the nicest celebrities I have ever met," said Mike Lombardo, 23, a graphic designer from New York. "And her style is great."
Beckham's profile has been on the rise here in recent months. Since launching the concept for DVB, she has been busy getting the collection off the ground while arranging her move from Madrid to Los Angeles, where her husband, David, has a $250 million contract with the L.A. Galaxy soccer club. To that end, Beckham has been spending a lot of time on the West Coast.
A Stella McCartney sketch of a custom dress made from protein-based silk in partnership with biotech lab Bolt Threads. The dress will be displayed at The Museum of Modern Art's upcoming design exhibition, "Items: Is Fashion Modern?"

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Richard Coward from Greenwich has won Transport For London’s competition to design a new skyline for London. A range of TfL merchandise bearing his design has now gone on sale
Coward was also given £1000 for winning first prize in the competition that sought “a 21st Century view of London’s famous skyline”.
His pattern (above) includes modern landmarks such as the MIllennium Dome (02 Centre), the Gherkin and the GLA building alongside the familiar tourist spots.
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In this ambitious, highly atmospheric historical novel set in the late 1800s, protagonist Zhou Yu is introduced when, as an impulsive 22-year-old, he joins his two brothers who are soldiers in China’s Taiping Rebellion, the abortive attempt to defeat the Qing dynasty. After both his brothers are killed, Yu flees for safety when the Qing rulers crush the rebels.
Reluctantly leaving his aging father, Yu spends grueling years mining for gold in Australia, enduring the enmity of the white prospectors, who address all Chinese by the demeaning soubriquet “Johnny.” After foolishly wooing a white woman and fighting with her brothers, Yu goes on the run again, this time to New Zealand where he lives in a primitive Maori village. Meanwhile, he has made a brief trip home to China, married a servant of his father, and conceived a son. But the memory of an atrocity he committed during wartime renders him unable to love his wife, and it isn’t until he is freed of this burden by saving the life of another woman that he’s able to move on.
Phipps is a graceful writer, particularly adept at describing places and events with vibrant and keenly observant details. She doesn’t shy away from recounting such grisly events as executions, decapitations, battle combat and cannibal sacrifice in stark language, and she clearly conveys the starvation and disease endemic to the era. Her assiduous research provides fascinating cultural and social details of life in China during the 20-year Taiping turmoil; she’s equally interesting when describing the gold fields in Australia and daily life among the Maoris. (A glossary translates Chinese and Maori terms.)
The dramatic momentum lags somewhat toward the end, when many events are related in epistolary style, and some readers may be disappointed in the ambiguous ending. Still, the novel more than succeeds in fulfilling Phipps’ objective, formed after a four-year residence in China: to describe the Chinese diaspora that scattered her ancestors.
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The A839 is one of the shorter A83x roads, running for less than 25 miles through south Sutherland. It is not a route that many people will drive from end to end in one go, indeed it seems unlikely that many people even complete the eastern section from The Mound to Lairg in one go, but it is nevertheless an important connection for the communities that live along it, and also a dramatic route for tourists to explore.
The A839 through Pittentrail
The route begins just north of The Mound across Loch Fleet, at a T-junction with the A9. The A9 is climbing up the hill in a shallow cutting, meaning that the start of the A839 is also in a slight cutting, although disguised by dense banks of trees on either side of the road. It heads north west, dropping down to find the railway line which runs along the hill foot at the north edge of Strath Fleet. Before the Mound was built, Strath Fleet was a vast intertidal salt marsh, but it has now been reclaimed as valuable farmland. The first few miles are relatively level and lined by birch, alder and ash trees before it reaches open land near Morvich – arable on the valley floor but with steep slopes and crags above. While the road hugs the contours at the foot of the hill, the railway winds off across the fields on the valley floor, to find a slightly shorter line.
The village of Rogart is more a collection of villages scattered along the roadside and sitting high up in the hills to the north. The main centre is Pittentrail, where Rogart Post Office and Station lie. Beyond Pittentrail, the scattered settlement of Rogart continues to be dotted along the roadside, while the scenery becomes more varied; still arable land on the narrowing valley floor but elsewhere there are boulder-strewn and bracken-covered hillsides and patches of trees to be seen. The Strath continues to narrow, with a series of pinch points where there is almost no level land, but it soon opens out again a little. Side roads turn off to climb the hills on either side of the Strath, but the A839 continues to snake north west along the floor of the valley which, incredibly is still only around 20m above sea level as the road passes Pitfure Church, dramatically sited above the road.
A couple of bends after Pitfure, the tree-lined road starts to climb, almost imperceptibly gaining height as it now snakes westwards above the river. After crossing the Lettie River at Blarich Bridge, the gradient increases, and the trees thin out with the gain in altitude. There are now good sight lines ahead as the road snakes westwards, its exit ahead still unsighted. Beyond the turning for Acheilidh the farmland finally disappears and the last houses are soon left behind. The road is now following the 100m contour, the valley a lot narrower and the hills appearing lower with the gain in height. Still the exit from the Strath is unknown, until suddenly around a bend the road ahead opens out and climbs to a shallow pass at about 150m above sea level.
As soon as the summit is crossed, the road dips downhill. Upper Strath Fleet was a stunningly empty landscape, but here, just over the watershed, there are trees, fields and farmhouses again, and after a mile the road skirts around the edge of a conifer plantation before entering Lairg, the main village of central Sutherland, and a hub of the road network in the far north. The A839 forms the village's Main Street and runs past shops and a hotel to a T-junction with the A836 on the lochside. The loch here is a stretch of the River Shin which has been dammed for hydro-electricity, and makes for a pleasant scene on a sunny day.
The A839 and A836 multiplex south along the loch shore for about 0.3 miles; before the A839 turns right at another T-junction and immediately crosses the loch – which by now is almost down to river width – on Black Bridge. On the opposite side, it turns left in front of a petrol station and some houses to leave the village. Just above the dam, the B864 continues ahead, while the A839 turns away from the Shin to climb once again. At this point it becomes single track with passing places, having been double track all the way from The Mound. The road now passes through rough pasture, with a fine view of Ben Klibreck if you look north, and then more forestry plantations as it slowly gains height. There are occasional glimpses of the mountains of Assynt ahead in the distance. The summit of the road, at 186 m is in amongst the trees, and while the climb has been rather up and down, around bends, the descent is straighter at first and steadier. Sections of the forest have been clear felled for replanting, meaning that despite the bends there are often good sightlines, and some of the worst bits have been widened. A left turn drops down through the forest to the village of Altass, after which the A839 steepens its descent to meet the A837 at a sharp west facing fork just before Rosehall.
Originally, the A839 ran westward from The Mound only as far as Lairg; the road beyond there to Rosehall was the B869. However, this situation did not last long and the A839 was extended west in the late 1920s. The origins of this route undoubtedly lie in a drove road through the hills, but it is unclear when it was formalised into a defined road. The Duke and County of Sutherland were between them responsible for the construction of many roads across the county in the 1820s and 1830s, but as yet it cannot be confirmed that the A839 was amongst them, and unfortunately none of the old bridges survive to help with the dating.
While the western section is largely still single track and following the original alignment, the eastern section has been fully upgraded as a modern S2 road. Even the start on the A9 is new, the old junction lying at the bottom of the hill alongside the old railway bridge - the A9 previously took a much more sinuous route to climb the hill. Heading west, a new bridge over the Morvich Burn removes a sharp corner, and the farm of West Kinnauld has been bypassed, but otherwise the road appears to be an online improvement. Blarich Bridge has been replaced, with a new straighter alignment a little way upstream, but other than the easing of bends and widening, there are few other changes in Strath Fleet.
Across the watershed, an old S bend survives as farm access, but otherwise the descent into Lairg also seems to be largely a case of online widening. As it leaves Lairg, the A839 has been moved westwards to allow for the construction of the dam and raising of the water level in Little Loch Shin, but beyond that there seem to be very few changes to the western section of the road.
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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Desertification is seen as one of the most pressing issues affecting the lives of millions across the arid and semi- arid regions of the world. It is a consequence of a series of land degradation processes, where water acts as a limiting factor for land use patterns of the ecosystem. However, owing to the current rate of human activities, this natural process has accelerated in its timeline and is posing serious risks of decreased productivity and food insecurity. This post underlines the causes and impacts of desertification. It also traces the initiatives taken by Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), in combating desertification and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for the communities.
It’s 17th June. It is the World Day to combat desertification and drought.
Since 22 years now, WOTR has contributed to fight land degradation and water scarcity in the wake of climate change. Each day we strive to treat and heal the land through Ecosystem Based Watershed Development, Natural Resource Management and Climate smart agriculture in the dry lands of rural India.
As professionals in the development space, we must consciously reflect on our actions and introspect whether we practice what we preach in the name of sustainable development. With this in mind and as a part of an organisation that fights desertification and drought, we decided to have a discussion on what each of us understands by desertification, how we perceive WOTR’s work in this regard and most importantly, what can be done individually as well as unitedly to fight the concerned issue.
Through this post we bring to you excerpts of a stimulating discussion that yielded stimulating results.
Located on the bank of the river Mula that flows through the Sangamner taluka, Borban is a small, prosperous village with the population of 600 persons. The majority of the village is engaged in agriculture and more than 95 percent of the farmers in the village belong to the small and marginal landholding category. While Borban has without a doubt benefitted from its rich resource endowment, one must also recognize the role that agricultural entrepreneurship has played. Further taking a gender perspective allows us to peel back the veneer of prosperity and ask whether indeed all is well in Borban?

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The events in the life of Eliphalet Remington leading to the development of his famous rifle which played an important part in American history because it gave to the pioneers a cheap and superior substitute for European-made weapons.
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W Magazine asked several actors who their cinematic crush is. Watch Marion’s response in this video and hear about the surprising movie that made her cry three times!
Marion Cotillard talked to Rosie O’Donnell on ‘The View’ about ‘Two Days, One Night’
Marion Cotillard talks to the Huff Post in New York about ‘Two Days, One Night’ and other career moments.
Marion Cotillard and Timothy Spall, who won the N.Y. Critics Film Circle’s best actor awards for “Two Days, One Night” and “Mr. Turner,” talk about acting rituals and getting into character
Marion Cotillard talks to Variety critic Scott Foundas at the 52nd New York Film Festival while promoting ‘Two Days, One Night’.

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S.R.O.S. researcher wins fellowship
One of Samoa’s leading agricultural science researchers has won a fellowship in Australia designed to improve women in agricultural research's leadership skills in recognition of her years of contributions to the field .
Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (S.R.O.S.) Plants and Postharvest Technology division director Dr. Seeseei Molimau-Samasoni has been working on agricultural research for the last five years.
She is now a Meryl Williams Fellow under the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (A.C.I.A.R.) funded fellowship scheme, named for gender equality advocate Dr. Meryl Williams.
Speaking to the Samoa Observer, Dr. Molimau-Samasoni said she has had her share of being talked over or ignored on the job and hopes the programme will help her become a better communicator.
“Usually when a woman talks in some agriculture spaces men kind of switch off,” she said.
“I am hoping that from this programme I’ll learn to be a more effective communicator and get my message across in such a way that even if men see it’s a woman the message will still be delivered in a way they won’t be able to ignore.”
But learning better communication skills is not only about getting through to male ears, but also the different kinds of partners she works within her research, the scientist said.
“I work with smallholder farmers, commercial farmers and exporters, I work with researchers here in Samoa and overseas and I also come into contact with political figures.
“There are times when I have felt the message I have been trying to convey does not necessarily get across to these different groups of people and so I want to develop skills that would allow me to communicate effectively and achieve my goals as a public servant more effectively.”
The fellowship programme is running over the next couple of years. While border closures continue the group of fellows from across the region will meet and train virtually, until they can come together in Australia for three-week intensive in-person training.
Lead trainer Dr. Rebecca Spence is from Gender Equity in Agriculture Research for Development (G.E.A.R.e.D.) which runs the fellowship. She is a specialist in helping women navigate barriers to their success in the workplace.
Unlike some other women in leadership programmes this fellowship is not about getting women to the top tiers of management in their workplaces, but to leverage wherever they are to achieve their goals and effect change, Dr. Spence said.
“You can lead from wherever you are. You have authority, you have the knowledge, you can speak with clarity and impact from whichever position you are at, whether that is an early career researcher or mid-level manager or senior scientist.
“Once you believe you have the authority and the agency to create the impact, you can do it.”
She said the women in the first cohort of the fellowship began to speak with more authority within their own workplace and in the fieldwork they did too.
“If they had a good idea they would prepare a pitch, take it to their supervisor and say I think we should do this.
“And what has happened they have begun to be listened to more by the people in their organisation because they are standing up straighter and saying I can do this.”
Dr. Molimau-Samasoni said she has had a passion for science since primary school when she was a year eight student learning the life cycle of plants for the first time.
“That really got to me. Then at Samoa College there was always this idea that you are always learning something new. In science and research you are out there to discover something that nobody had ever discovered before. That is what got me hooked on science,” she said.
She said she wants to be with S.R.O.S. for the next five to ten years at least, developing Samoan farmers and exporter’s access to lucrative markets and boosting Samoa’s economy.
The plants and postharvest team are also trying to make fruit and vegetables easier to grow and harvest so that they are available in bigger quantities, hopefully driving the price down and leading more people to a healthier diet.
Throughout the fellowship, Dr. Molimau-Samasoni said she hopes to become a good research leader and drive new innovative research in both these areas for the betterment of Samoa.
“I am gearing up to lead a regional project on food loss so I will be learning as I go along. This training programme will definitely help me in this space as well.
“I want to contribute to S.R.O.S. and develop an environment that will foster young women researchers in the agriculture space and in science in general.”
Two major bonuses to the programme are that Dr. Molimau-Samasoni will meet other women in agricultural science research from the region and develop a group of women to bounce ideas off of, compare notes and share wins with.
She will also have a mentor here in Samoa with her to work alongside, which is Dr Fetaomi Tapu Qiliho. She is based at the National University of Samoa and has a PhD in Pacific Studies from the University of Otago, where she researched Tuvaluan diaspora communities in Samoa and Fiji.


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CD23 is present on a subpopulation of freshly isolated peripheral blood and tonsil B cells and strongly expressed on EBV-transformed B lymphoblasts. The CD23 molecule is identical to the low affinity IgE receptor found on B cells. Expression of CD23 has been detected in neoplastic cells from cases of B cell chronic Lymphocytic leukemia.
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Jeremy Lang looks back at the events of 2016 and asks what lessons we can take
Last year was a reminder of how unusual the stock market is as a market. It is not a single market, it is a messy, interlocking set of submarkets in thousands of individual stocks. Most of the trade in...
Members of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) have given a green light to changes to the trade body's constitution and articles of association.
The newly-appointed chairman of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has pledged to "open up" the organisation in a bid to improve policy development.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has suggested its forthcoming white paper on defined benefit (DB) provision will only show the direction of travel on consolidation, rather give than a definitive answer.
A raft of consultations and draft regulations will greet the industry over the coming weeks and months, the pensions and financial inclusion minister confirms.


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AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday at the Capitol, the Oversight Committee of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas approved $89 million in awards for cancer research, prevention and product development.
The institute was established in 2007 when the state legislature agreed to pump $3 billion in taxpayer dollars into the program. In 2017, Texas voters approved another $3 billion to go toward the cause, totaling $6 billion over the course of 20 years.
Dr. Mahendra Patel, CPRIT’s presiding chair, explained Wednesday over the last several years, the academic infrastructure for the institute has been well established.
“I do believe that we have created an infrastructure, at the current time where we’ve built the academic side of it. And the academic side by nature lends itself into the production side. That is translating from the bench to the patient. So we’ve moved along our pathway, keeping the importance for the academic still, because that’s vitally important,” Dr. Patel said.
The funding approved Wednesday includes three new recruitment grants and a slate of nine prevention programs across the state.
“The prevention side of it is very, very important. The number of cases of breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, which have been found in the early stages have been cured. It’s immeasurable,” Patel said.
Wednesday’s vote also awarded $64 million in product development grants to nine Texas companies developing new cancer products, drugs, or therapies.
Austin-based Atom Mines will use its CPRIT product development research grant to utilize technology developed at The University of Texas at Austin to produce Ytterbium-176, a medical isotope needed for cutting-edge cancer drugs and therapies around the world.
It’s currently critical to research domestic production, because right now, the isotope is only available in limited quantities from Russia.
Patel explained to look at the success of cancer research over the last several decades, look at statistics from the past.
“In the pediatric cancer world at one time, if you had leukemia, and one of the most common cancers that you see in the pediatric population, defined as less than 26 years of age, the likelihood of surviving greater than six weeks, 0%, was just about 40 years ago. If you look at it, now, we reached 90 to 98% cure rate. That is even better than curing the common cold, let alone COVID-19,” Dr. Patel explained.
“What CPRIT has done … is we’re looking at cancer and seeing that cancer is composed of multiple elements in terms of the cancer itself, in the microenvironment, the immune system, the environment.”
In terms of a cure for every cancer, Patel said we’re still years away from that. But he’s hoping research and work done through CPRIT will help achieve something close to that in the next decade.
“We’re still on the way to achieving that dream. But there’s a fair number where we will have cure rates going well into the 70s and 80%, whereas now it’s in the 20s and 30%. Broadly speaking, I think we are well are on our way to achieving that in the next 10 to 20 years’ time,” Dr. Patel said.

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- Dias the Dark Death Knight has a title as edgy as his stats are tanky: Highest defense of his class, One of the best passives defense wise, Dias should be built for tankiness and solely that. My choice of runes are Defense focused, with a bonus of HP in case an enemy applies true damage.
- Death Knights use Runes and Runic Power for all of their abilities. They have two sets of three different types of runes (Blood, Unholy, and Frost) equaling a total of six runes. These runes are located directly below the health and Runic Power bar. Each ability consumes a set number of runes which are then deactivated and cannot be used by another ability. After ten seconds they ll be
- 22/01/2016аи Death Knights are keeping Runeforging, just not in the alpha yet because the template characters have not completed the Death Knight starting zone quest that teaches it. Runeforging should be a one-time thing in Legion (per specialization) because we get to keep our weapons FOREVER!!!*
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Published: June 7, 2013
Photo by Ed Runyan
Tim Bowers, Warren police chief, makes a point during an interview at his office at the Warren Police Department. Bowers retires this month after 35 years as a police officer, four years as chief.
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3003 Aluminum Strip, Foil, Thick Plate, Drawing Tube, Extruded Tube, Shape, Bar, Wire. Cold-processed bars, cold-processed wires, rivet wires, forgings, foils and heat sinks are mainly used for processing parts that require good formability, high corrosion resistance, or good weldability, or parts that require higher strength than 1*** series alloys, such as tanks and tanks for transporting liquids, pressure tanks, storage devices, heat exchangers, chemical equipment, aircraft. Fuel tank, oil duct, reflector, kitchen equipment, washing machine cylinder block, rivet, welding wire.
3004 aluminum sheet metal, thick plate, stretching pipe and extrusion pipe are mainly used for all-aluminium cans, which require higher parts than 3003 alloy, chemical products production and storage devices, thin aluminum plate processing parts, building baffles, cable pipes, sewers and various lamps and lanterns.
5052 aluminium strip, which has good formability, corrosion resistance, candleability, fatigue strength and moderate static strength, is used to manufacture aircraft fuel tank, fuel pipe, sheet metal parts of vehicles and ships, meters, street lamp brackets and rivets, hardware products, etc.
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NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - U.S. interest rates futures rose on Tuesday as traders scaled back their view the Federal Reserve would raise key overnight borrowing costs in December following North Korea’s missile launch over northern Japan.
Pyongyang’s latest move stoked worries about fresh tension between North Korea and the United States and ignited a sell-off in stock markets worldwide.
U.S. President Donald Trump said “all options are on the table” as Washington considers its response.
Typically, concerns about global instability’s impact on domestic business activities have raised speculation whether Fed policymakers would delay interest rate increases in an effort to help soothe jittery investors.
At 9:27 a.m. (1327 GMT), federal funds futures suggested traders saw a 32 percent chance that the U.S. central bank would raise short-term rates at its Dec. 12-13 policy meeting, down from about 40 percent late on Monday, CME Group’s FedWatch tool showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by W Simon)


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The Spanish-language version of the FirstGov.gov website, FirstGov en Español (www.espanol.gov ), officially launched on October 16, 2003. Users can search the site by typing in a word or phrase in Spanish to access 600 links to 110,000 Spanish-language government web pages. FirstGov en Español links to 55 federal departments and agencies, 37 States, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
FirstGov en Español was developed to support the fastest growing demographic group in the United States, as reported in the 2000 Census. “FirstGov en Español is yet another example of making it easier for the public to interact with federal government agencies,” announced GSA Administrator Stephen A. Perry during the formal launch of the site.
As with FirstGov.gov, the U.S. government’s official web portal, FirstGov en Español offers e-mail access. Questions can be submitted in Spanish and answers will be provided in Spanish.
Those preferring to phone in their questions about federal programs and services, can call 1-800 FED-INFO and speak with a Spanish-speaking information specialist Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm ET.
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DCs need to go on their education and learning on a yearly basis, completing ongoing instruction so that you can continue to be up to date on the newest chiropractic remedy strategies and to take care of their licensure. Many also go on to accomplish instruction applications in other complementary techniques, for example Lively Launch Method, Practical Medication, Chiropractic Neurology, Pediatrics, Sports activities Chiropractic and Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), a style of normal therapeutic procedure which has the target of correcting uncovered actions and muscle features within the entire body.
CRP can be a extremely reactive protein that may be located when There exists common inflammation within the physique. CRP ranges seem to be in order to predict cardiovascular danger a minimum of, and cholesterol amounts.
It’s crucial for Chiropractors to really comprehend their clients within a holistic feeling, in order to not simply produce a treatment method plan, but a means to support prevent indicators from returning in the future.
Several indicators on account of injuries influencing involving the muscles, ligaments and joints is usually treated with chiropractic care. Chiropractors use a number of exact procedures like adjustments, therapeutic massage therapy, stretching, exercise routines and weights to help you chill special info out tense muscles and increase posture.
Injuries. Rear-stop car collisions frequently end in whiplash personal injury, which happens when The pinnacle is jerked backward after which you can ahead, straining the gentle tissues from the neck.
The pain occurs sporadically (occasionally and without having a sample) but can manifest commonly and also day by day in some individuals.
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China must urgently address the nation’s looming pension and healthcare crises while government has the financial resources to tackle them, says Zhou Xiaochuan, head of the central bank.
Mr Zhou, governor of the People’s Bank of China, called for a mix of private health and pension insurance and cash support for the poor as part of an overhaul of the welfare system.
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According to the Bible, Shem is one of the sons of Noah. His name means "name" or "famous name". He is said to have populated parts of Asia. He had five sons, Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. The children of these sons lived in Elam, Assyria, Asia, Lydia, and Syria respectively.


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How often should a wiper blade be replaced?
As a rule, windscreen wiper blades should be replaced at least once per year.
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A $1-million marketing campaign teaching people how to ride the rails kicked off at city hall on Wednesday, long before the LRT system opens in 2018.
OC Transpo spent $355,000 on a consultant to help the transit company create the “Ready for Rail” campaign , with the rest of the money paying for materials and production work.
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Coun. Tim Tierney, a transit commissioner, is so pumped up about LRT coming to Ottawa he had a train map printed on a white V-neck T-shirt.
But Transpo can’t just rely on Tierney and his T-shirt to inform people about where LRT trains will go.
This will require a major communications push by the city.
With Stage 1 of LRT opening in 2018 (the exact date is undetermined), Transpo wants to get riders thinking about their transit journeys now so that there are no surprises on Day 1.
The consultant was surprised to learn some Ottawa residents don’t know the city is building a 2.5-kilometre rail tunnel through downtown.
So yes, Transpo has some educating to do.
Expect to see more advertising about LRT between now and the start of service next year, touching on some of these areas.
For riders who have never taken a municipal rail service, Transpo wants to make sure they’re completely familiar with the trains. The Alstom Citadis Spirit cars will hold 300 passengers each. At the peak periods, there will be two cars linked to form a single train with a capacity of up to 600 people, running every five minutes or less. Transpo wants to communicate every little detail, including the colour of the train doors (black) so people know where to board. The interior of the trains will generally have the same colour scheme as Transpo buses.
There will be 13 stations between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair. Transpo will get riders familiar with the station names. Some station names aren’t completely intuitive. Pimisi station will be at the Booth Street bridge on LeBreton Flats. Parliament station won’t be at Parliament, per se; it will be a couple blocks south on Queen Street. There will be bike parking, elevators, emergency telephones, heated waiting areas and security cameras in stations. There will be washrooms at Tunney’s Pasture, Bayview, Hurdman and Blair stations.
Fare gates and ticket machines
The stations will be full of automation. Riders will tap their Presto cards or scan their paper tickets from machines to pass through fare gates. When it comes to free Wednesday trips for seniors, Transpo is still deciding how to handle that. Seniors could get Presto cards that would know to give free trips to seniors on Wednesdays, or seniors might have to press a button on a ticket machine to ask an attendant to open a fare gate. Trillium Line riders should start seeing the new fare gates this year.
Bikes on trains
Transpo will allow bikes to be wheeled onto trains, but staff haven’t decided if there will be any restrictions. For example, Transpo could set times when people can board trains with their bikes and mark areas of the trains where bikes are allowed. Transpo is planning to bring a report to the transit commission with some ideas.
After focus groups of about 100 customers, Transpo learned that riders just want a stress-free journey and transit reliability. One surprise for bus commuters might be the transfers between buses and trains. Bus routes will be designed to bring people to LRT stations for the trip downtown. The “fair paid zones” in stations will make sure people can get off a bus and head for a train without having to pass through fare gates.


Think of this: More than $80 million of federal money coming out of thin air and deposited in tranches of $40 million into Sarasota County accounts over the past two years and next year.
Local governments all over the U.S. are so awash in this federal relief money that many local government officials will tell you privately they don’t know how to spend it all or can’t spend it all.
Ha! Of course, they’ll find a way to spend it.
But here’s the point: With all this money gushing into local coffers, Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran is determined to have the County Commission impose a new mental health tax on county taxpayers. And that’s even knowing that much of the federal money is designated for mental health.
A new tax? Sorry, it shouldn’t happen.
This new tax idea might be the big legacy Moran wants to leave behind, but it makes little sense — especially now.
Let us count a few reasons why:
- Rising prices and declining purchasing power. Thanks to Congress and the Federal Reserve Bank flooding the market with new spending and printing trillions of new dollars (i.e., the definition of inflation), too many dollars are chasing a shortage of goods and services, and this is driving prices up for everything.
And who do rising prices hurt the most? The Sarasota County residents who can least afford it. They don’t need another tax.
- Where is the data that show the unarguable, compelling need for the county to add more taxation specifically to provide mental health services? What’s more, where is the data that show what the positive results of this new tax are likely to be?
Yes, mental health illnesses are prevalent and a serious concern in every community. So is cancer. So is substance abuse. So is heart disease. So is obesity. So is child abuse. So is child hunger. So is homelessness. The list goes on.
Why a tax for mental health and none of the others?
- Why is it the job of the County Commission to take more money from taxpayers and be the entity that controls the disbursement of these funds?
Moran, for instance, made a big issue recently of his disappointment with the way the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. managed tax dollars for economic development. Why should taxpayers have confidence the county government will be any better at being an effective steward of mental health funding — more so than, say, all of the private not-for-profits in this community whose mission includes addressing mental health?
The private sector has always proven to be a better service provider than government.
- If Moran is so convinced that more county tax dollars should be used for mental health services, why aren’t they now? Why isn’t he making the case to make such funding a priority over other county expenditures? Isn’t that what commissioners are elected to do — to make tough choices? Shouldn’t that avenue be exhausted before pursuing a new tax?
- If the county is so awash in federal relief money, much of which has been designated for mental health, then what’s the rationale for a new tax? Use it.
We hear pushback that there’s uncertainty over the rules for that federal money. But c’mon. The last thing the Biden administration and Democrats would cut is mental health spending.
Likewise, Moran and others make the argument the federal relief money is a one-time boost and won’t last, whereas a tax could provide a permanent source of funding.
Here’s an idea: Take the federal relief money designated for mental health, and create an endowment as a permanent source.
We know Moran is well meaning, and like most politicians, he wants to do good as he thinks it should be done. But, sorry, this idea for a new tax is the standard default for the do-gooder politicians: to use the power of office and the force of government to take people’s money for their pet projects, taxpayers be damned.
Be more creative: Rather than force all taxpayers to pay a mandatory new mental health tax, make it optional. When you check out at Publix, you often have the option to press a button to send money to a charity. The county could do the same for mental health.
This is no time to be adopting new taxes — no matter the cause.


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I really wish Tim Burton‘s Superman Lives had happened. It sounds pretty idiosyncratic.
I don’t know if Jon Schnepp feels the same way but he certainly cares about the unmade film enough that he Kickstarted and is now producing a documentary about the film that never was.
Sadly, there’s no evidence in this first trailer that any of Nicolas Cage, Tim Burton, Jon Peters or Kevin Smith – the key players in the story – will be taking part. I’m pretty sure the best Shnepp will do is get one of those guys, though I hope I’m wrong.
Yeah. That’s maybe not the most encouraging trailer. Here’s hoping Shnepp will unveil some more meaningful content in subsequent promos.