UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – South Sudan has been engaged in an armed ethnic conflict since 2013, when President Salva Kiir said that a military coup had been planned in the country, pointing the blame at rebel leader Riek Machar.
According to the report by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and OHCHR, very few places in the country are safe as the conflicting parties intentionally attacked places of worship, hospitals and the UN bases.
"The report documents at least 280 cases of conflict-related sexual violence, including gang-rape, sexual slavery and forced abortion. There has also been sharp increase in child recruitment, with at least 13,000 to 15,000 child soldiers, recruited mainly, but not solely, by opposition forces," the UN statement about the report said.
The report highlighted that even though humanitarian law was broken, there were no accountability mechanisms in place.
In August, Kiir signed a peace agreement with the opposition after the United Nations threatened to act if he failed to sign the deal. The South Sudan National Legislative Assembly and the Liberation Council of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition, led by Machar, endorsed the agreement on September 10.


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MOSCOW, April 3 – RIA Novosti. The Russian economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession amid a decision by the authorities not to reintroduce a nationwide quarantine, Bloomberg reports.
As the agency notes, the Russian economy has suffered significantly less than the economies of many other countries due to much softer restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
However, there were problems with inflation, which was provoked by the rise in world food prices and the subsequent weakening of the ruble. This prompted the Bank of Russia last month to raise its key rate for the first time since 2018 with an eye to further growth, the agency recalls.
“There is still a long way to return to normalcy, but GDP may return to pre-crisis levels by the fourth quarter,” economics expert Scott Johnson quoted Bloomberg as saying.
Forecast by Euler Hermes
Experts of the international insurance company Euler Hermes previously predicted the recovery of the Russian economy in 2021.
Experts note that the Russian economy contracted by 3.1 percent in 2020 due to the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Another important factor is a noticeable drop in oil prices. Trade activity indicators weakened significantly, but since imports (-13.7 percent) fell more than exports (-5.1 percent), the overall change in real GDP in 2020 was not so serious.
Experts estimate that in 2021 real GDP growth will be 2.5 percent. Economists associate the weak start of the year with the second wave of the pandemic. In their opinion, restrictive measures on coronavirus will put pressure on domestic and foreign demand. However, vaccination against COVID-19 could have a positive impact on the economy as early as the second half of 2021.
At the same time, according to experts, in 2022 the Russian economy will grow by three percent.
World Bank Forecast
In March, the World Bank changed its forecast for Russian economic growth in 2021 and 2022. In January, the Development Institute calculated that this year it will be 2.6 percent, and next year – three. Now the first indicator has grown to 2.9 percent, the second to 3.2.
“The recovery is expected to pick up momentum <...>, growth will accelerate <...> as the effects of the pandemic gradually weaken,” the report on the economy of the Europe and Central Asia region emphasizes.
Experts also linked the change in the forecast to a smaller than expected contraction in the Russian economy last year (minus 3.1 percent). At the same time, it is emphasized that analytical data still remains subject to a high level of uncertainty and risks.
According to the forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development, the growth of the country's economy by the end of 2021 will be 3.3 percent. The calculations were prepared in September and are expected to be revised this spring.

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More than 120 families residing in Gwassi and Rang’wa forests in Suba, Homa Bay County face eviction following the government's plans to conserve the forests.
County Commissioner Harman Shambi has issued a 60-day notice for residents to vacate the forests where they have been living in for the last 10 years.
“The families live in gazetted forests. I have given them 60 days to move out of the forest lest they will be evicted forcefully,” said Shambi.
He accused the families of occupying more than 1000 hectares of land on which they live and practice crop propagation.
The administrator argued that residents who have encroached the forests are a threat to the ecosystem in the area.
"The forests are some of the key water towers in the region. Destroying them will lead to desertification,” said Shambi.
The encroachment is said to have led to the decline in the volume of water in major rivers in Nyanza which are used by thousands of residents for agriculture.
Many streams have dried up in Suba due to destruction of the forests.
The Suba residents are also accused of taking advantage of the encroachment to perpetrate criminal activities.
“There are people who take advantage of the forests to grow bhang and other illegal activities. The law will catch up with them,” he warned.
There have been previous attempts to evict families that have encroached on forest land in Homa Bay, but the efforts have never been successful.
Other forests in the county such as Kodera and Wire in Rachuonyo South are also under threat. Due to massive illegal logging.
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Learning to Read: A Romantic Comedy
My relationship with reading began in Mrs. Owen’s second grade class at Russellville Elementary School in East Tennessee. When the reading period came around a few classmates and I filed ourselves outside and into portable classrooms. While the rest of our class tapped into the magical land of books I played remedial “video games” meant to teach me vowel sounds, simple words and sentence structure. This portable classroom taught me how to play hangman, and more importantly, it taught me that the world of books was one I was not invited to explore.
The reading program, Accelerated Reader, took my school by storm, and the kids who knew how to read continued honing their skill. I had yet to be initiated into the world of reading so I floated on the fringes, reading small children’s books to give the semblance of participation without the cost it required. Truly, I did not like reading. The kids who excelled in this art seemed to be relational escape artists and unathletic, which was the antithesis of the persona I was developing. At home, my father would get lost for hours in science fiction books – their intricate covers intrigued me but the tiny print immediately evaporated my sense of wonder. I saw books as a numbing agent meant to disembody and reincarnate into a make-believe world. The trauma from my childhood afforded me this opiatic state already, so I found no need to seek such an altered state in books.
My interest in reading was dormant; as a performative reader I did just enough to pass my classes and avoid social shaming throughout middle school and high school. It wasn’t until Dr. Sargent’s Social Psychology class in my freshman year at college that I woke up. It happened while reading a textbook written to explain why people do certain actions in certain groups. It explained my human need for acceptance, my fear of rejection and why no one talks in elevators. This book was not an anesthetic but an accelerant of emotion, cognition and imagination. I began putting my world together, and I was raptured into the fairy tale of sociological thought.
I enjoyed many of the books I read throughout my bachelor’s and master’s programs, but my skill in this area never developed. I became a better reader by reading more frequently, but I did not acquire best practices for comprehension or speed; I’ve already learned far more from Adler than I previously knew about how to read. Previously, I assumed two options when reading: to read or not to read. I thought reading books required I read every word, every page and a book can only be considered “read” if I follow this rule. Certainly this has been the measuring stick of many graduate and undergraduate classes – a larger portion of a course grade depended on the percentage of reading completed, and “completed” seemed to be defined by how much of each book was read. So, my reading skills are not where they need to be. I’ve been using an old operating system when approaching books, which leads to less bandwidth, and more crashes in the form of naps.
My note taking skills are a little more updated. I use an annotated bibliography when researching or reading for content – skills I acquired in my first year in the Doctor of Ministry program. Truly, I love reading, but I would love it more if this relationship had better communication skills. The inspectional reading approach is not something I previously considered, but has already paid off with Adler. Using my finger to guide my eyes across the page is a simple technique that challenges me to read faster, but comprehend without getting caught on each word. I have devoted myself to reading and note taking, but only in an amateur sense. I’m looking forward to gaining new tools and a fresh perspective to rekindle the flame once again.
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Hey there Michael. I loved the title and introduction! It is late; I am tired and ready for bed, yet, I couldn’t help but click and read your post! Thank you for sharing… I loved your story telling, transparency, and vulnerability. Well done.
Eric! Thank you for that generous comment. I enjoyed writing it as I had not considered my relationship with reading in this way. I’ve thought of it as two distinct seasons of life rather than a continual journey of growing in love. Peace 🙂
Oh, I remember the accelerated reader program fondly. More specifically, I remember reading just enough of the book to pass the test to get the points to win a prize. Maybe the story of my academic life before undergrad.
I have a feeling a lot of us felt this way. 🙂 This program definitely created a set of assumptions around what reading should look like and how it should be approached. Helpful to see as a student and father.
Hi Michael. I loved reading your post and appreciate so much your courage in persevering with reading. I’m looking forward to hearing how the journey of your growing love affair with reading continues. I’m glad you are joining our peer group!
Elmarie, I agree. I’m very much looking forward to meeting you and our peer group. Excited for this journey!
Hi Michael. I too have reflected over the years that the trauma throughout my childhood was used as means to encourage my love of reading through the desire to jump into alternative realities. It is not lost on me that the Lord is able to use any and all of our stories to empower and equip us for things to come. I also resonated with the need to read every word. I remember in my undergraduate work, certain professors would ask us to report what percentage of the book we read. I wish more of the skills and techniques that Adler highlights were emphasized earlier in an academic career. I look forward to individually and collectively growing in our skillsets this coming year.
Michael, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the picture you painted about the artful readers vs the persona you worked to nurture. Our formative years impact our lives much longer than we sometimes like to admit. Your mention of Adler’s reading technique is one that too caught me eye. I hope we both find success in applying this skill as we journey deeper into our year.
Michael, I appreciate your authentic assessment of your reading skills, particularly that you have not applied it to its fulness. I’m sure we are all on a road of acquiring more developed skills.

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The head of Myanmar’s military-appointed state election commission has said that his agency will consider dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi’s former ruling party for its alleged involvement in electoral fraud and have its leaders charged with treason.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party first came to power after a landslide 2015 election victory, and won an even greater majority in last November’s general election.
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It was set to start a second term in February when the military seized power in a coup, arresting her and dozens of top government officials and party members.
Military government leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing cited electoral fraud as the justification for the army’s takeover, saying “there was terrible fraud in the voter lists”.
The army-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, which suffered unexpectedly heavy losses in the election, made similar allegations.
Independent observers dispute the assertions of widespread irregularities.
Political parties were called to discuss planned changes in the electoral system at a meeting on Friday.
Union Election Commission chairman Thein Soe said at the meeting that an investigation of last year’s election that would soon be completed showed that Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD had worked illegally with the government to give itself an advantage at the polls.
“We will investigate and consider whether the party should be dissolved, and whether the perpetrators should be punished as traitors,” he said.
The NLD, which has thrown its weight behind the mass popular movement against the military takeover, has faced constant harassment since the coup, with its members arrested and offices raided and closed.
Security forces have killed more than 800 people since a wave of protests broke out after the coup, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group says, though verification of the casualties is difficult due to a clampdown on media, with many journalists among the thousands of people imprisoned.
Fighting has also flared between the security forces and ethnic minority rebel groups.
The military government initially announced that it would hold new elections a year after taking power, but later hedged and said the delay could be up to two years.
Before the start of democratic reforms 10 years ago, Myanmar was ruled by the military for 50 years.
The NLD also won a 1990 election, but the military stepped in to prevent it from taking power.
Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of her government already face various criminal charges that could keep them from running in the next election.
Their supporters assert all the charges are politically motivated.
The announced purpose of Friday’s commission meeting was to discuss the military government’s plan to change the country’s election system from “first past the post” to proportional representation.
In first past the post systems, the candidate with the most votes in a given constituency is the winner, while in proportional representation, the share of winning parliamentary seats in an area with several seats is allocated according to the proportion of the vote won by each party or candidate.
Almost all the major parties – including the NLD – refused to go to Friday’s commission meeting, as they regard the body as illegitimate.


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|by Schwaiger, Baerbel | email@example.com
|Starting with energy management, retrofitting of soviet housing can be a first step to integrated urban planning.
|Ukraine is undergoing a lot of various ups and downs – orange revolution, gas and financial crises etc. The national political system is weak and cities are struggling with low financial support and lack of urban planning. They are either almost shrinking or fast growth is dictated by developers – and infrastructure planning is far behind. Existing building stock and infrastructure systems are outdated, regulation frameworks hardly exist and corruption is everywhere. Driven by the financial crises and rising gas prices many cities understand, that they are left alone by the national government and start to look for solutions on their own.
Budgets are scarce. Strategic decisions are necessary where to spend the money. Ukrainian cities need an integrated urban development approach especially for the existing housing stock and related infrastructure systems. The cannot afford to finance the retrofitting of housing which is not needed or built oversized infrastructure with high running costs. To keep the existing soviet housing stock in shape is necessary as otherwise there will be no living space for the population with medium and low income – the rapid new developments in cities like Kyiv, Odessa and Donetsk are only affordable for higher income groups.
Energy saving is on top of the agenda. This was the starting point for a German-Ukrainian cooperation project. In 2008 four pilot cities start to draft the first energy plans focussing on the building sector. While establishing energy management in cities city departments are doing first steps in the direction of a new decentralized planning and management culture. Meanwhile they are developing the more interdisciplinary sustainable energy action plans in the framework of the European Covenant of Mayors.
The next step will be the integration of spatial development issues. The final goal will be an integrated urban development approach to make decisions which quarters should be retrofitted and get renewed heating supply and how to manage the urban changes.
|integrated urban planning, energy management, large scale soviet housing stocks
Case Study presented on the ISOCARP Congress 2012: Fast Forward: Planning in a (hyper) dynamic urban context
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Rabbi Tarfon: The Scholar of Justice and Compassion
In the rich tapestry of Jewish history, there are luminaries whose lives illuminate the path of justice, heritage, and profound contributions. Today, we embark on a journey through the biography, heritage, legacy, and extraordinary contributions of a revered figure - Rabbi Tarfon. Join us as we explore the life and enduring impact of a sage whose legacy continues to inspire the Jewish community.
From a young age, Rabbi Tarfon displayed exceptional intellect and a passion for Jewish learning. He was destined to become one of the most prominent sages and leaders of his era.
Rabbi Tarfon's scholarly journey led him to become a renowned Torah scholar and rabbi. His wisdom and leadership would have a profound impact on the Jewish people.
Rabbi Tarfon's teachings and interpretations of Jewish law are celebrated for their depth and precision. His contributions to Jewish scholarship have left an indelible mark on the Jewish legal tradition.
Rabbi Tarfon's legacy extends far beyond his lifetime. He was a dedicated advocate for preserving and celebrating Jewish heritage, culture, and the study of Torah.
Rabbi Tarfon's commitment to Jewish identity and Torah observance was unwavering. His teachings emphasized the importance of understanding and preserving the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Jewish people.
Rabbi Tarfon was not content with being a scholar alone. He actively engaged in fostering justice, promoting the study of Torah, and advocating for compassion and ethical living.
Rabbi Tarfon's leadership extended to advocating for the welfare of the Jewish community and all of humanity. His dedication to social justice and compassion continues to inspire Jews and people of all backgrounds.
Today, Rabbi Tarfon's legacy continues to inspire generations. His teachings, leadership, and commitment to Jewish heritage, justice, and compassion serve as a wellspring of wisdom and ethical guidance.
Rabbi Tarfon's legacy is a testament to the enduring power of justice and compassion. His dedication to Judaism, his contributions to Torah scholarship, and his advocacy for social justice serve as a profound source of inspiration for us all.
Rabbi Tarfon journeyed from a young scholar to a visionary sage and leader. His contributions to Jewish scholarship, his commitment to Jewish heritage, and his advocacy for justice and compassion continue to resonate within the hearts and minds of Jews around the world.
As we reflect on the life of Rabbi Tarfon, we are reminded of the transformative influence one individual can have on preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage, and on guiding us toward a life of justice and compassion.
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Something for everyone planned at Page celebration
August 27, 2020
Family fun is on tap for Saturday’s Page Community Day celebration.
The Fredrick Cronk Memorial trap shoot will start the day’s events, at 9 a.m.
A horseshoe tournament, scheduled for 10 a.m., will be held in Lamason Park.
Burgers and hot dogs will be available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Kids are invited to decorate their bicycles and show them off during the kids’ bike show. The event will begin at 1 p.m.
Free watermelon will be served at Lamason Park at 1 p.m.
Members of the Page Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will showcase their skills during the water fight, set to begin at...


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PIROSAINT To Release First New Album In 15 Year; Auditioning Vocalists
March 17, 2012, 8 years ago
Newly reborn Chilean metallers PIROSAINT have announced that they will start the recordings of a brand new album – Their first in almost 15 years.
The band, featuring new members, has started the recording of the new EP at Oily Sound Studios in New Windsor, NY. The new material is expected to be released by May/June of this year.
Vocal parts on the new album are going to be done by a friend of the band. The name of the vocalist will be revealed prior the release of the album.
The band is currently looking for their new singer in the Poughkeepsie, NY area.
The band will be auditioning new vocalists every Saturday until they find who they are looking for. Auditions are being held in New Windsor, NY.
Interested parties are asked to contact email@example.com or call 1-845-554-3139.
The instrumental demo version of the track ‘The Debt That All Man Pay’ can be heard below:
According to a press release: “Original drummer Ignacio Orellana has been working hard on putting back together his original band with help of his latest band mate Ron Buckner, since last May 2011, when they decided to leave DOWNFIRE, to re activate Pirosaint.”
Current line up is:
Bill Smith - guitars
Ron Buckner - bass
Ignacio Orellana - drums
Guest musician - vocals
For more info on Pirosaint visit their website.

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Sunday, November 27, 2011
As a kid, I never really thought about Thanksgiving. It was nice. There were extra mashed potatoes and stuffing to be had. We ate. We thanked. We waited for Santa. The End.
Now, though, Thanksgiving has steadily moved up to my favorite holiday. We don't run around in a crazy Mimosa fueled sprint to see both sides of both of our families. We don't have the pressure of keeping everybody happy, or the need to organize endless lists of gifts for everybody. Instead, we get to spend quality time with the people we love while sleeping late and wearing stretchy pants. We catch up with our college-aged siblings and get coddled by our parents. We stop and think about what we've been through since last year and where we are going.
My students who are new to the U.S. were very perplexed by Thanksgiving, so we did a lesson. Pilgrims, Native Americans, travels to a new land, reasons to be thankful for new experiences. We watched Happy Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown, and the kiddos were perplexed by Lucy's meanness and Snoopy's lack of doglike qualities. Through it all, I was thankful for the new opportunity, and thankful for my professional journeys in the last year. When one of my kids said he was thankful for me, I realized that my own pilgrimage to a new school is starting to look like the best decision I never wanted.
As we started the Thanksgiving lesson, one of my students looked at me thoughtfully. "But, Mrs. Gas," she said, "why do Americans need one day to be thankful? Don't they just feel it always?" A million dollar question that I don't really remember having a good answer for. Why, indeed? Shouldn't we always be this vocal about our gratitude? Why don't we shout to the rooftops our love for our families, our gratitude for our physical situations and our thankfulness for life's changes? This Thanksgiving, I'm most thankful for the reminder to carry that attitude through more of my daily life.
I am truly blessed. Thank you, thank you, thank you to life and love and new friends and old friends, to family and students and kittens for reminding me of it.

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Variations in health have actually been persistent for several years, especially amongst people of shade as well as other underserved teams. While some recent research studies have emphasized renovations in health end results, these variations remain to continue. Wellness disparities mirror an unequal circulation of sources, which may be minimized by dealing with the social components of health and wellness.
Health and wellness is a complex idea, which incorporates physical, psychological, as well as social variables. In the World Health Organization’s definition, health is a state of complete health. This interpretation is, however, excessively ambitious and absolute, as well as could be poor for the altering situations of human life. Additionally, the interpretation of healthiness must be versatile enough to reflect the different environments and also conditions that human beings are subjected to.
Health and wellness is an essential right. A healthy and balanced way of life provides a specific with the resources and also flexibility to delight in a satisfying life with objective. Health is additionally a resource to sustain a culture’s development in tranquility and well-being. Scientists in the journal Lancet have actually framed wellness as the capacity to handle new dangers and also imperfections. They have based this meaning on the progression in modern science in the recognition of illness and its results.
Health and wellness has been defined by several terms, consisting of private health and wellness and population health. One of the most common is life span at birth, yet there are numerous other measures that can be used to describe a person’s health and wellness or that of the populace. These procedures can be stemmed from many different sources, including a populace’s comorbidity rate, or a person’s condition threat.
The World Health And Wellness Organization (THAT) is accountable for coordinating worldwide health programs. It is supported by other members of the UN family. The Economic and Social Council, General Assembly, as well as Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) are among the many UN bodies involved in promoting wellness. The World Wellness Organization entered being on 7 April 1948, and World Health Day is celebrated each year on 7 April.
Health is the result of a variety of variables, consisting of genes and also social and environmental aspects. The components of health and wellness influence the way people live, age, and pass away. These aspects commonly engage to affect health outcomes and also wellness inequities. However, there is no consensus on the loved one contributions of each factor. Regardless of the factors of health and wellness, accessibility to healthcare and healthy diets are important for optimum health.
While genetics and lifestyle play a significant role in wellness, the social and financial settings also influence health. Greater socioeconomic status is connected with much better wellness as well as wellness. This is related to having far better education and learning, a better-paying job, and also accessibility to better healthcare. Low SES is connected with more anxiety, joblessness, as well as marriage malfunction.
The National Bureau of Economic Study specifies a health system as 2 or even more organizations that supply health services. A health and wellness system can be composed of medical facilities, physician organizations, or a combination of both. A health system can additionally consist of non-hospital companies. Some health systems are multi-hospital and share typical ownership. The goal of a wellness system is to enhance the top quality of care for the people living in a society. Its success depends upon resolving all of these facets.
Public health professionals advocate for healthy way of livings, establish as well as carry out educational programs, and perform research. They likewise work with various other health care suppliers to minimize health and wellness differences. The field of public health is large and differed, with interdisciplinary categories such as public health and also biostatistics. Other essential locations of public health include area wellness, behavioral health and wellness, and also environmental health and wellness.
The wellness sector has the opportunity to enhance wellness and also well-being with activities that reduce health differences. Nonetheless, attaining these objectives requires greater than policy changes. It includes a holistic strategy that includes changing individuals’ attitudes and behaviours. All of these elements influence an individual’s wellness and health. As an example, a nation’s social and financial condition influences their health and wellness. The wellness of a populace is affected by many different factors, consisting of the method it is employed and also the lifestyle.
Last but not least, atmosphere has a profound effect on a person’s health and wellness. The developed setting and also the social and financial environment are important variables. Tidy air and water, adequate housing, as well as secure roadways as well as areas are necessary completely wellness. Absence of natural areas and also leisure facilities in neighbourhoods can also affect the lifestyle.
Medical care medical services are offered by wellness professionals in facilities, doctor’s offices, colleges, as well as various other settings. These services include therapy of acute diseases, preventive treatment, and health and wellness education for both sexes. Wellness professionals additionally provide support services. Some health centers offer oral like members of the community. These services are offered with exclusive as well as public insurance coverage programs.
Health care companies should provide solutions in culturally suitable ways as well as offer person sustains such as translators and also person navigators. In addition, carriers must gather race and ethnicity information as well as inform patients on the importance of this information. It is likewise crucial to develop partnerships with various fields and also neighborhood participants. Ultimately, the goal is equity in wellness.
Public health practitioners aid individuals live healthier lives and avoid disease break outs. These specialists educate the general public and suggest plans to minimize health and wellness disparities. In addition, they perform study and also promote plans to boost the high quality and accessibility to health care. They additionally aim to eliminate disease episodes. Whether it’s a little area or a huge country, these specialists play a crucial duty in avoiding diseases. doctor phil henkin
Health and wellness disparities are unfair differences in health between teams. These differences are avoidable and also can be reduced or removed. According to the Centers for Illness Control as well as Avoidance, health and wellness differences are triggered by social situations that negative aspect certain teams. The resulting gaps in health and wellness negatively influence specific populations. For instance, a bipolar illness individual can enjoy a high degree of wellness, however their wellness can be impacted by their condition.

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Boya is a professional-grade B-flat clarinet that takes inspiration from the design of the bianzhong, a traditional Chinese percussion instrument that dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period. The clarinet incorporates a modified body design to enhance the richness of its tone. It is meticulously crafted using only natural-aged ebony, which contributes to a relaxed, warm, and melodious sound.
- Body Material: African grenadilla
- 18 silver-plated keys
- Accessories: instrument case, outer backpack, mouthpiece, reed case, cork grease and swab

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Kesinger masterfully blends the Disney world with the steampunk universe and imagines exciting adventures of a very unlikely friendship.
The main characters of these wonderful adventures are Victoria and her per octopus, Otto. "Everyone can relate to having a pet," Kesinger says. "What I wanted to do with Otto and Victoria is to ask the question 'What if your pet was an octopus?' As soon as you do that you start to raise humorous scenarios like how hard would it be to housebreak an octopus when they're inking everywhere."
From a relaxing tea party on a boat to lighting the candles for the evening, Victoria does everything with her domesticated cephalopod.


A few weeks ago, I was at a debate about the upcoming transit plebiscite that was hosted by the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. I remember someone saying that they wanted to leave Metro Vancouver because they didn’t see the value in being part of the region.
While many of the services that Metro Vancouver provides are not sexy, they support the growth of our region. Without Metro Vancouver services, Langley would be in a pickle. For example, all our water comes from the North Shore. With the exception of Walnut Grove, whose sewage is treated at a Metro Vancouver facility in the community, the rest of Langley’s sewage is treated on Annacis Island in Delta.
In fact, the Township of Langley is spending $60 plus million to connect Aldergrove and Salmon River/Uplands to the Metro Vancouver water and sewer systems. Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley Regional District don’t have the ability, or resources, to support Langley’s growing needs.
Metro Vancouver recently release maps and information about their 2015 new and “in-progress” capital works projects. In total, Metro Vancouver is investing $1.5 billion in projects to growth and maintain our water system. Two of the biggest ticket items, the $880 million Seymour Capilano Filtration Project and $239 million Port Mann Fraser River Water Main directly support growth in the South of Fraser.
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The region is also investing $865 million to maintain and grow sewer infrastructure in Metro Vancouver. The largest project, the $265 million upgrade to the Annacis treatment planet directly supports South of Fraser communities.
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'Is This Sab Ka Saath?', Javed Akhtar Questions PM Modi's Silence Over 'Bulli Bai' Case
Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar took to social media to express how he is 'appalled' with everyone's silence, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over the harassment of Muslim women.
What is the Bulli Bai controversy?
Hundreds of Muslim women, including prominent personalities, were listed for "auction" on an app called 'Bulli Bai' with photographs sourced without permission and doctored.
It has happened for the second time in less than a year. The app appeared to be a clone of Sulli Deals which triggered a similar row last year.
Akhtar took to Twitter and said he was stunned by the prevailing "silence" over these issues.
There is an online auction of hundred women There are so called Dharm Sansads , advising the army the police n the people to go for the genocide of almost 200 MLN Indians .I am appalled with every one ‘s silence including my own n particularly of The PM . Is this Sub ka saath ?— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 3, 2022
"There is an online auction of hundred women. There are so-called Dharm Sansads, advising the army, the police, and the people to go for the genocide of almost 200 MLN Indians. I am appalled with everyone's silence, including my own and particularly of The PM. Is this Sub ka saath?" the 76-year-old tweeted.
Akhtar also commented on a Dharma Sansad held in Haridwar last month that sparked public outrage over hate speeches allegedly delivered by some participants against Muslims.
A second FIR was lodged against ten persons in connection with the event on Monday.
Akhtar's son, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, also tweeted against the "sickening" act of putting women for 'auction,' which first emerged on Saturday.
"This is sickening! "
Farhan tweeted on Sunday, requesting authorities to take swift and strict action against the people behind this grotesque act," Farhan tweeted on Sunday.
Several other Bollywood personalities, including Swara Bhasker, Richa Chadha, Shruti Seth, and screenwriter Varun Grover, commented on the issue and called it "disgusting."
Grover said the targeting of Muslims in the country is systemic and deliberate.
(With PTI inputs)


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Unfortunately for casino fans in Ontario, the local government has decided to delay its plan to launch an online gambling website in the province. The OLG has announced that it will be extending its submission deadline, giving operators and gaming companies more time to submit applications and proposals for the new online casino.
The original deadline was set for February 3, 2012. By that time, however, only three operators had completed their submissions: Amaya Gaming, GTECH G2 and OpenBet. While these companies would make great candidates, as they already have a presence in the Canadian gaming market, the OLG has been informed that there are other operators interesting in working on the new website.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation wants to choose from a wide range of applicants to ensure that it is picking the best possible option. Thus, the corporation has decided to extend the submission deadline, but has not announced a new date.
Once the OLG has received all of the submissions, it will have to take its time to review each applicant. The process was originally meant to be over by the summer, but with the new deadline, it is unlikely that we will see legalized online gambling in Ontario by mid-2012.


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Bundanon has opened its much-anticipated Art Museum and Bridge for Creative Learning and everyone is invited to the official launch weekend on 5-6 March 2022. Gifted to the Australian people in 1993 by painter Arthur Boyd and his wife Yvonne, Bundanon sits on 1,000 hectares of bush on the Shoalhaven River.
The new art museum will present exhibitions and house Bundanon’s collection while the Bridge has learning, accommodation and dining facilities to support its wide range of educational programs and artist residencies.
These new additions to Bundanon incorporate radical solutions to a changing climate, with both buildings designed to be defensible against fire and flood and with net-zero energy targets.
Bundanon Art Museum
Embedded within the landscape, the new Bundanon Art Museum will present a year-round program of exhibitions of modern, contemporary, and First Nations art, as well as new commissions.
It includes a state-of-the-art storage facility that will house and protect Bundanon’s extensive $46.5 million collection of some 4,000 items.
Architect Kerstin Thompson said that the design is driven by Bundanon’s main imperative, as established by the Boyd family, to foster an appreciation for and understanding of landscape and art.
“We have placed the site’s ecology at the centre of the design with the new suite of buildings and landscapes responding to Bundanon as both subject and site of Arthur Boyd’s work, seeking to heighten the visitor’s appreciation for the sights, sounds, textures, and ecological workings of the landscape. Both the Art Museum and Bridge respond to current and future climatic conditions, with inspiration drawn from rural Australia’s trestle flood bridges.”
The Art Museum and Collection Store are subterranean, with precious artworks housed and exhibited in an underground building that protects the works from diverse climate conditions and offers thermal stability in the form of the reinstated hill.
The Art Museum opens with the inaugural exhibition, From impulse to action, which draws on the creative energy of experimentation and runs from 29 January until 12 June 2022.
Arthur Boyd’s drawings were often the basis for larger works in his lifetime, leading to collaborative and multidisciplinary projects. Exhibition curator Sophie O’Brien has selected twelve new commissions by Australian contemporary artists, working in a diverse range of disciplines.
The new work by a younger generation of artists explores the energetic, raw, and generous spirit of Boyd, responding to this immediacy through choreography and film, photography and performance, weaving and sound, and clay from the Bundanon site. Participating artists: Arthur Boyd, Dean Cross, Rochelle Haley, Tina Havelock Stevens, Kate Jones, Jo Lloyd, Emily Parsons-Lord, Izabela Pluta, Uncle Steven Russell & Aunty Phyllis Stewart, Skye Saxon, Vivian Cooper Smith, Shan Turner-Carroll, and Kaitlen Wellington.
The Bridge for Creative Learning
The Bridge is a 160-metre long by 9-metre-wide structure that spans the existing gully in the sloping hillside, housing a world-class creative learning centre, with break-out spaces. It offers accommodation for up to 64 guests and café and dining facilities offering sweeping views over the Shoalhaven River.
The Bridge is treated like a piece of flood infrastructure with the architecture supporting the natural system of water flow across the site.
The Bridge encompasses Bundanon’s net-zero ambitions. Powered by solar panels it incorporates exemplary sustainability features including passive temperature management, black water treatment, harvesting and storing of rainwater, local materials throughout, and reduced reliance on fossil fuel sources.
Bundanon’s official launch weekend will be Saturday 5 March and this will be celebrated with a First Nations-led festival of performance, music, talks and workshops. Tickets can be booked online via this link
Established in 1993, Bundanon was gifted to the Australian people by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd, representing one of the most significant acts of philanthropy in the history of the arts in Australia.
Bundanon’s mission is to operate the property as a centre for creative arts and education, for scientific research, and a place to explore the landscape and engage with First Nations history and culture.
Bundanon is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications’ Office for the Arts, Create NSW, the University of Wollongong, Landcare Australia, and a range of other foundation, bequest, and philanthropic contributions.
Inspiring Australia NSW supports Bundanon to act as the lead partner in the Shoalhaven Science Hub. With Inspiring Australia’s support, Bundanon will commission two new, large-scale commissions for its Siteworks 2022 program, a longstanding public engagement experience that celebrates art and science and attracts over 1000 visitors to a wide range of programs and including an opportunity to camp overnight at the Bundanon property. These works will be presented at the new Art Museum as the central focus of the Siteworks 2022 program and will each weave together art, design and the environment.

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At a concert last night at L.A.'s Gibson Ampitheatre, Marilyn Manson paid what was intended to be a tribute to Paris Jackson — whose attempted suicide earlier this week may have been due to being forbidden to attend the show — by dedicating his song "Disposable Teens" to her. Then he held a knife to his arms and mimed…
They've said it before, but naturally people keep asking them, so Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres will say it again. They are not having kids. Don't want them, don't need them, it'll be just the two of them and their adorable seasonal wardrobes. Thank you, come again.

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The upcoming workshop on driverless cars sponsored by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the Congress for the New Urbanism seems to be seriously off track.
Instead of making plans to facilitate autonomous vehicles, what we need is sustainable transportation planning that prioritizes energy conservation and renewable energy to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Global greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 in order to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. This is an immense almost-impossible challenge, requiring “all-hands-on-deck.”
The rush to introduce autonomous vehicles is a dangerous mistake and distraction.
Minimally, driverless cars and trucks should not be allowed on our roads until they are certified to be safe. While AV technology is now rapidly being introduced piecemeal by car manufacturers, no government agency is testing these vehicles. No independent third party can vouch for their safety.
The use of driverless cars could vastly increase the number of cars driving on our roads as owners instruct their AVs to drop them off or pick them up while otherwise riding empty.
We will need regulations banning this energy wasteful practice, not hailing it as the solution to the parking problem. Priorities please!
Walter and Nan Simpson


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Bali is an island group in Indonesia that is famed for its beaches, coral reefs, forested volcanic mountains and iconic rice paddies. From resort towns to mountain hideaways to meditation retreats, there is simply a lot of beauty to see in this island group. Here are some of the Instagrammable places in Bali to share in your stories:
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Instagrammable Places in Bali: Badung Regency
If you’re up for some adventure, try the famous Bali rope swing and have a picture taken as a keepsake.
GWK Cultural Park
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK Cultural Park) is an expansive venue for epic Hindu sculptures, and frequent concerts and performances.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is an ancient Hindu temple sitting on a cliff, where you can enjoy sweeping ocean views.
Instagrammable Places in Bali: Bangli Regency
Air Terjun Tibumana
Tibumana Waterfall is one of the hidden gems of Bali tucked within the Bangli region of the island.
Locally known as Danau Batur, this volcanic crater lake is more or less 30 kilometers due northeast of Ubud. Batur Lake is set within the caldera of Mount Batur, known to be an active volcano in Bali.
Instagrammable Places in Bali: Buleleng Regency
Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
Bayunmala Twin Waterfalls is tucked in the north-central portion of the island. Its natural trails are rarely hiked but when you do, you’ll be amazed with the beauty that awaits you.
The Gate at Handara Golf & Resort Bali
Handara might be known for its golf course and resort, but photography enthusiasts would also want to visit it for its traditional Balinese gate.
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Instagrammable Places in Bali: Gianyar
Campuhan Ridge Walk
While Bali is often associated with beaches, the island is not short of hiking trails. Campuhan Ridge Walk is a prime example with its mellow trails and picturesque hilltop views.
There are several caves in Bali and Goa Gajah is one of the most famous. It is renowned for its Hindu stone carvings, believed to be dating back to as early as the 9th century.
Gunung Kawi Temple
Pura Gunung Kawi is a Hindu Temple complex in Bali. It is famous for its shrines that have been carved from a cliff.
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
This waterfall might be seasonal but it is definitely scenic.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
In the middle of a jungle in Ubud, one can find Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana or Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – a famed home for macaque monkeys.
Instagrammable Places in Bali: Karangasem Regency
Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang or simply Lempuyang Temple is set on the slope of a mountain for which it is popularly named after. The Balinese Hindu temple is considered part of the pura (temple) complex that surrounds Mount Lempuyang.
You can find this serene temple along Jalan Raya Abang Desa Adat. While there, you can enjoy its public water gardens fed by natural springs.
Instagrammable Places in Bali: Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is home to a secluded, white sand beach with turquoise waters. That’s Kelingking Beach, surrounded by a sheer cliff and headland.
White sand, blue waters, towering limestone formations – you can find all these at Suwehan Beach.
Thousand Islands Viewpoint
Find your way to this natural observation spot in Nusa Penida and enjoy majestic panoramas of paradise.
Instagrammable Places in Bali: Tabanan Regency
This iconic traditional Balinese temple is set on a tiny, rocky island and has amazing water vistas.
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
A Hindu temple set on a lake is definitely a pretty sight. And Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul is an exquisite example.
Instagrammable Places in Bali: Tegallalang
Tegallalang Rice Terrace
In Tegallalang, you will find a terraced hillside with rice paddies. Along with the lush greenery around it, you will be treated to such wonderful scenery.

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Beaulieu To Buckers Hard
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Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas, Pathed Routes, Picnic Areas, Water On Route, Toilets, Refreshments Available
About this walk
A there and back walk along part of the Solent way. Park is readily available and so setting off from the Montagu Arms Hotel you pass through Beaulieu and then head along a well signposted routed to Bucklers Hard. After a short while you'll have a further choice of 2 signposted routes to Bucklers Hard; a riverside path or a woodland path. Try going out by the riverside path and back by the woodland path... Be warned though the riverside walk whilst having a large % on slightly raised wooden decking does still get muddy so wellies or good walking boots are advisable for humans, also as it close to the river edge access to mud and water is freely available to dogs so towels etc ready in the car for the dogs are recommended. The woodland trail is a lot straighter and almost exclusively gravel track. Both prpvide access to nature and we have oftenn seen deer as well as various waterlife.
The total walk of about 4.5miles (7km) there and back - slightly longer if you follow the river path. One you get to Bucklers Hard there is a small marina, a decent pub, coffee shop and small maritime museum. You can easily spend at least an hr there, get some refreshments and before heading back.
A pleasant easy walk that is well worth taking on with good facilities at both ends.
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OLEKSANDR USYK has denied Ukraine’s heartbreaking invasion can be used as positive motivation against Anthony Joshua.
The 35-year-old barely got to celebrate his September win over the Brit icon, at Tottenham’s stadium for the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles, before his home was invaded by Russia.
The devout husband and father cut short a February trip to England – where he visited Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea – to race back to Kyiv and take up arms.
The London 2012 Olympic gold medal winner and former undisputed cruiserweight king was pictured with a machine gun over his shoulder as he held the line against Vladimir Putin’s invaders.
And – as recently as March – Usyk and his team were still unsure if they could take part in the August 20 Saudi Arabia rematch, with the country still in such turmoil.
The defending champ received special dispensation and encouragement to escape the war and represent his proud nation on the grandest stage and help shine a light on their continued plight.
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But – after Tuesday’s Jeddah press conference, where Usyk stared Joshua down in their tense face-off – he refused to use the humanitarian crisis to his advantage.
Usyk said: "My friends, people close to me, have died in the war.
“When so many people are suffering I don't have any idea how it can influence anything positively.
"I was there for one month, I saw with my own eyes what happened there, rockets flying and fighter jets flying. It's horrible."
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Usyk was much more guarded on the stage where he and Joshua bumped fists for the first time in almost a year.
Hiding his ice-cold glare from everyone bar AJ under his bucket hat, the southpaw sensation did almost nothing to help sell the fight and everything to frighten his old foe.
He said: “I never make loud or bright speeches, I just work hard in my gym and training camp.
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"That’s what I am going to do until the fight.
“And then I will enter the ring and make you happy with my boxing.”
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Microsoft released Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 today. This update, which applies to Windows 8 and Windows RT 8, is the first “major” release since the initial release about a year ago.
This update contains many enhancement and fixes. Some of the updates include:
- Start button. Although the Start button does exist in Windows 8, it is hidden by default until you move your mouse into the lower left corner, or swipe up from the bottom. In Windows 8.1, the Start button is shown by default.
- SkyDrive integration. With Windows 8.1, SkyDrive is deeply integrated into the operating system making it simple to view and save files to/from SkyDrive. In fact, making use of a new feature called smart files, you can now see the names of all your files and folders in SkyDrive directly within Windows 8.1, even if you haven’t synced that file/folder to local storage. This allows you to easily work with your SkyDrive-based files without having to sync everything locally, which can be prohibitive with many tablets due to smaller storage capacity.
- Boot to Desktop. Another much-requested feature is the ability to boot directly to the desktop in Windows 8.1. Though this is turned off by default, I covered how to turn this on in a blog post a while back.
- And much, much more!
You can view more details about what’s new in Windows 8.1 here.
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If you are currently running Windows 8.1 Preview then check out Microsoft’s Update from Windows 8.1 Preview to Windows 8.1 page. For a more thorough set of instructions, check out Paul Thurrott’s Windows 8.1 Upgrade: Step-By-Step guide.
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Matka gambling or satta is a form of betting and lotterie
Which originally involved betting on the opening and closing rates of cotton transmitted from the New York Cotton Exchange to the Bombay Cotton Exchange.
It originated before the era of Indian independence when it was known as Ankada Jugar ("figure gambling").
In the 1960s, the system was replaced by other methods of generating random numbers.
which involved drawing slips or playing cards from a large earthen vessel known as a matka
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ST. LOUIS – A memorial tribute show is planned Monday night to remember St. Louis’s own ‘Beatle Bob.’
His real name was Robert Matonis. His nickname was given to him by a nun in grade school. Bob died two weeks ago after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 70 years old.
For more than 25 years, Beatle Bob was seen dancing at concerts all over St. Louis and around the country. You couldn’t miss his polyester suits and black mop-top haircut.
‘The Schwag,’ a ‘Grateful Dead’ cover band will headline a free tribute show Monday night at Ballpark Village, starting at 5:00 p.m. Members of The Beatles sound-alike group ‘The Liverpool Legends’ will also perform.


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The Checking HW state will be reported on the MFDs Radar application when a radar scanner is initially brought from the powered OFF state to the powered ON state."
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Total arrivals and nights spent in collective accommodation establishments during October increased by 13.4 and 7.2 per cent respectively when compared to the corresponding month last year, the National Statistics Office said today.
Total arrivals and nights spent in Gozo and Comino advanced by 22.4 and 10.0 per cent to 7,645 and 31,631 respectively.
Total arrivals in collective accommodation establishments in Malta and Gozo during the month under review numbered 147,115, while total nights spent amounted to 822,738. Total nights spent went up in all collective accommodation categories, with the highest increase being recorded in 3-star hotels.
The largest share of guest nights was reported in 4-star hotels, accounting for 383,559 nights, or 46.6 per cent of the total.
The average length of stay in collective accommodation establishments went down from 5.9 nights in October 2012, to 5.6 nights during the month under review. The net use of bed-places stood at 65.5 per cent, up by 2.7 percentage points when compared to the corresponding month in 2012. Furthermore, all collective accommodation categories reported increases in occupancy levels.
Total arrivals in Malta numbered 139,470, up by 13.0 per cent over October last year. A rise of 7.1 per cent was also recorded in the number of nights spent. Meanwhile, the average length of stay edged down by 0.3 of a night to 5.7, when compared to last year. On the other hand, net occupancy increased by 2.6 percentage points to 65.9 per cent.
On a national level, there were 156 active collective accommodation establishments during October, with a net capacity of 18,273 bedrooms and 40,577 bed-places. On average, each establishment had 2.2 beds per room.


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ISIS terrorists are attacking Christian families, and other families as well, taking the infants, after killing their parents, and forcing them into Muslim families. This is exactly what the Ottoman Empire used to do in Eastern Europe, and also what the Muslims did in Lebanon in the Middle Ages. As we read in one report:
A Roman Catholic priest who has been helping Christians, Yazidis, and other religious minorities facing genocide in Iraq and Syria said Islamic State militants separate families who live in terrorist occupied land by taking newborn babies and virgin girls while killing fathers and forcing young boys to plant bombs on the streets.
Father Patrick Desbois, a Paris-based priest who for decades has been researching the Holocaust and fighting anti-Semitism through his Yahad–In Unum global humanitarian organization, has in recent years turned to helping minority victims of the IS-led genocide in Iraq and Syria, specifically the Yazidi people.
Desbois told The Christian Post in a phone interview that IS, which he noted has also killed scores of Shia Muslims and Christians, uses a “very special” strategy to carry out its decimation of entire people groups.
“They dislocate the families, they take the newborn babies, and they put them in Islamist families,” Desbois told CP, noting that the young children are trained as terrorists, and “forced to put bombs” on streets.
“The young girls who are virgins are selected by doctors and sold,” he added, referring to the terror group’s human trafficking and sex trade, which has seen many thousands of women and children sold to jihadists.
The men, on the other hand, are often shot in pits, he said, evidence for which are the many mass graves being discovered in territory newly liberated from IS’ grasp.
The priest, who is a professor at Georgetown University, explained that IS “dislocate families according to age, sexuality,” and said that “every member of the family” is used “in a special way.”
“I’ve never seen that, it’s very organized, there is no improvisation,” he added.


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The first thrilling investigative series on Indian Television, is today one of the most popular shows on Sony Entertainment Television. Dramatic and absolutely unpredictable, C.I.D. has captivated viewers over the last eleven years and continues to keep audiences glued to their television sets with its thrilling plots and excitement. Also interwoven in its fast paced plots are the personal challenges that the C.I.D. team faces with non-stop adventure, tremendous pressure and risk, all in the name of duty.The series consists of hard-core police procedural stories dealing with investigation, detection and suspense. The protagonists of the serial are an elite group of police officers belonging to the Crime Investigation Department of the police force, led by ACP Pradyuman [played by the dynamic Shivaji Satam]. While the stories are plausible, there is an emphasis on dramatic plotting and technical complexities faced by the police. At every stage, the plot throws up intriguing twists and turns keeping the officers on the move as they track criminals, led by the smallest of clues.
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BB-55 North Carolina Class
The two battleships of the North Carolina class, the first US Navy big-gun warships authorized in nearly two decades, were built with Fiscal Year 1937 appropriations. Since USS North Carolina was the first modern American battleship constructed in two decades she was built using the latest in shipbuilding technology. Constrained to 35,000 tons standard displacement by the Washington and London Naval Treaties, to a beam of less than 110 feet by the locks of the Panama Canal, and to 38-foot draft to enable the ship to use as many anchorages and navy yards as possible, she was a challenge to the designers of day.
USS North Carolina was the first modern American battleship built after World War I. She was the class leader for a new generation of American battleships and set a standard for new shipbuilding technology that combined high speeds with powerful armament and formidable protection. As the first modern American battleship to enter the war against Japan, USS North Carolina symbolized the determination of the American people to win the war and the growing industrial might that would make the eventual victory possible.
With the decision made to design and build a new class of battleships, the numbers game began. The design of any battleship had to consider three basic factors: speed, firepower, and armor. Conventional wisdom said that a designer had to sacrifice performance in one category in order to gain performance in the other two.
Their 35,000-ton standard displacement was the maximum allowed under the Naval Limitations treaties then in effect, as were the ships' main batteries of twelve 14-inch guns in three quadruple turrets. However, when the treaty collapsed after Japan's withdrawal in 1936, it became apparent that new foreign construction was favoring larger caliber guns. North Carolina's main battery was changed to nine 16"/45 guns in triple turrets instead, though armor remained at a level intended to protect against 14-inch shellfire at expected battle ranges. The designers of USS North Carolina (BB-54) still wanted the 35,000-ton vessel (the maximum displacement under the Washington Naval Treaty) to be able to steam at 28 knots. As a result, North Carolina 's armor was relatively light and was only able to stop a 14-inch shell.
To save weight, USS North Carolina was built using the new technique of welded construction. Her machinery arrangement is unusual in that there are four main spaces, each with two boilers and one steam turbine connected to one of the four propeller's shafts. This arrangement served to reduce the number of openings in watertight bulkheads and conserve space to be protected by armor.
The long sweeping flush deck of North Carolina and her streamlined structure made her far more graceful than earlier battleships. Her large tower forward, tall uncluttered stacks, and clean superstructure and hull were a sharp break from the elaborate bridgework, heavy tripod masts, and casemated secondary batteries which characterized her predecessors.
The LaFollette Law of 1926 governing living accommodations on American merchant ships was voluntarily applied to the design of North Carolina. This contributed to a large volumed superstructure and complex forced ventilation system. She was the first major combatant ship without portholes in the hull.
The North Carolina class included two ships, both constructed at east coast Navy Yards.USS North Carolina (BB-55) was built, by the New York Naval Shipyard and was launched on June 13, 1940. When commissioned on April 9, 1941, she was considered the most powerful warship afloat in any navy. The North Carolina's were completed in 1941 and underwent extensive shakedowns to control initial teething problems and to prepare ships and crews for combat. They served throughout World War II, mainly in the Pacific, where they were valuable members of the surface battle force and the aircraft carrier task groups. Their 27-knot maximum speeds allowed them to keep station with the fast carriers under most circumstances, and their heavy anti-aircraft batteries were effective in reducing the threat of Japanese air attacks on the "new queens' of the sea", the aircraft carriers.
During the Battle of the Eastern Solomons in August 1942, USS North Carolina was assigned to escort the carriers USS Enterprise and USS Saratoga. Her superior performance during this action proved the concept of the fast battle ship providing antiaircraft coverage for the carrier. Her antiaircraft fire was so intense that USS Enterprise signaled her in alarm, "Are you afire?" This action established the primary role of the fast battleship throughout World War II as the protector of the aircraft carrier.
The new battleships' big guns were mainly used to bombard targets ashore. They were in action against enemy capital ships just once, on 15 November 1942, when Washington fatally disabled the old Japanese battleship Kirishima off Guadalcanal. Their armor was never seriously challenged by hostile gunfire, but a September 1942 Japanese submarine torpedo hit gave North Carolina's underwater protection system a severe test.
Both ships were placed in reserve shortly after the end of World War II, and stayed in "mothballs" until the early 1960s, when the Navy decided they were no longer needed for possible active duty. North Carolina then became a memorial and museum, while Washington was scrapped. USS North Carolina had the best war record for any surviving American battleship for the war in the Pacific. USS North Carolina received 15 battle stars for her World War II service.
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