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The Indian Ethnic Wear – How Indian Fashion Exists as Great Fashion
India in its past had experienced waves of migration from several foreign forces like the Greeks, Persians, Portuguese, French, Mughals, and British. These invaders either lost power to internal resistance from India or external superpowers. However, with the passage of time, they left their marks behind in India, which is still reflected in Indian culture and tradition. Since time immemorial, this country is known for its “Unity in Diversity”. There is much variation in the language, attire, beliefs, and other aspects in the country that is considered to be simply mindblowing.
The cultural tradition of Indian that is deeply rooted in the Indian lives – passed on from one generation to another – from aarti done to welcome the guests home to touching the feet in obeisance and respect to the elders. Generation of Indians thus established the ethos of strong cultural bonding.
The fashion industry in India is another aspect of Indian tradition, which is older than Indian history. But unfortunately, the chronology is neither maintained nor remembered. And Indian fashion witnessed its first rise and growth in the 1980s, holding hands of a handful of designers. However, the year 1990s experienced another huge rise in Indian fashion, as this was the result of exposure to global fashion and economic boom after the economic liberalization of the Indian economy in 1990. Thereafter, fashion as an industry fully developed itself strongly across India.
Indian fashion is now finally receiving a long-awaited notice in the global fashion circle. From the long flowy garments to bright patterns, these styles are bold, lovely, and changing with new trends, every season.
International fashion trends are confined to casual wear clothing. However, Indian fashion designers have made their mark in the industry with their huge choice of colors, fabric, and ethnic design, which make fashion statements in every celebration and wedding ceremony. The latest fashion trends bring news of Indian Couture weeks, which have all kinds of Indian ethnic wears displayed in their shows along with traditional sarees, bridal lehengas, Salwar Kameez, etc designs.
Talking about fashion, everyone describes the Indian fashion industry as nascent in comparison to the circle of the global fashion industry.
No other fashion industry in the world designs clothes so vibrantly and colorfully as Indian designers do. Whether it is a saree, or a salwar kameez or for that matter a dhoti or a sherwani worn by men, each piece of clothing reflects the rich heritage that India holds within. These clothing declare true Indianness and attract people residing outside the subcontinent.
Today people in India and the Indians residing outside the subcontinent hope to look good by wearing Indian clothes to suit their occasions and moods. And, these days the internet has assisted in promoting ethnic wear amongst Indians and the like – minds across the globe. And, thus accessibility to these super – fashionable products with a combination of classic craftsmanship, textile and colors are easily available amongst Indians in India and across the globe, thereby glorifying Indian culture, tradition, and festival in several ways.
The elegance and charm of Indian ethnic wear have been upheld since times immemorial, and the occidental culture has always been fascinated by the glamour and magnificence of the popular ethnic outfits – saree, salwar suit and the lehenga. With the innovation and introduction of new trends and fashion, talented fashion designers blended the western and ethnic sensibilities together and gave birth to fusion wear which took the global fashion arena by surprise. The elegant trends, cuts and comfort aspect of western wear were blended with the traditional finery and glamour, and it naturally notched up the popularity of Indian ethnic wear in the global market.
But, the popularity of Indian ethnic wear for women and men experienced a sharp decline in the recent past because of dropping quality standards, high prices, lack of innovation and increase in the popularity of western wear. There came a time when ethnic wear was simply not considered chic enough to match with the modern context. But thanks to the much-needed creativity and inventiveness of the fashion designers Indian ethnic wear has once again undergone a revival in India as well as all over the world.
Ethnic Style in Fashion
By Lise Skov
During the 1990s and the first years of the new millennium, ethnic style has been one of the strongest influences in fashion. Designers, such as Christian Lacroix, Dries van Noten, John Galliano, Kenzo, Vivienne Tam, Yeohlee and many others, have taken their inspiration from a variety of Asian, African, Arctic, Native American and several other dress forms and aesthetic styles and created colorful, syncretic styles evocative of the past or faraway lands. They have also found sources for ethnic fashion within the West, for example in the folk traditions of Northern and Eastern Europe. The fantasy element is strong in ethnic fashion; even when based on detailed research, designs are typically given a twist so they appear contemporary.
For many Western designers, non-Western aesthetics have provided a fertile subject matter, which has enabled them to develop creatively. This ability to break conventions is associated with a way of seeing, rather than faithful adherence to any particular ethnic style. The overall eclecticism of ethnic fashion is expressed, for example, by Dries van Noten, as noted in Touches d’exotisme, xive-xxe siècles:Related Articles
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” For me, exoticism is the elsewhere, the other, the difference. It is generally associated with distant countries. But for me, it is rather everything that reroutes us from the ordinary… from our habits, our certainties and from the everyday to plunge us into a world that is amazing, hospitable and warm
Western Versus Ethnic
Fashion theory has been informed by the distinction between fashion-modern, changeable, and emanating from Western urban centers-and ethnic clothing-stable, oriented toward tradition, and belonging in the periphery. This distinction has not always been precise; however, it has had a profound influence on how society thinks about fashion. Many accounts of ethnic fashion thus tend to overemphasize the original reworking of exotic designs on the part of Western creators, just as they exaggerate the fixity of non-Western dress. In this respect, the ongoing impact of ethnic styles on Western fashion has been marginalized.
5 Reasons for Global Popularity of Indian Ethnic Wear for Women
There are a number of factors that has attributed to the increasing popularity of Indian ethnic wear in the global market.
Fusion of Western and Traditional Fashion – Western fashion is known for its level of formality, suave style, elegant cuts and high-end fashion that rules the international fashion ramp whereas Indian traditional wear is known for its glamour, opulence and gorgeousness. Modern fashion designers have blended these two sensibilities to come up with latest designer sarees in a range of material and fashionable styles, latest salwar kameez in a plethora of designs and cuts and latest lehenga choli which are a combination of comfort and chic style. These are the latest trends in Indian ethnic wear that are becoming popular on international fashion ramps, film festivals and events and even Hollywood celebs are spotted wearing these uber-chic ethnic outfits.
Ideal for Traditional Occasions – Traditional and ethnic outfits have always been the favourite during festive occasions such as Navratri, Diwali, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth and Eid and Asians living abroad also prefer to dress in traditional outfits with a touch of innovative style during the festive season in order to enjoy the occasions in its true spirit. Even people of the western culture, who participate in these occasions like to experiment with their style and favour trendy ethnic outfits over formal western wear.
Increasing Online Promotion – One of the major reasons for increasing popularity and demand of Indian ethnic wear in the global market in recent times is the increasing use of E-Commerce by the various small, medium and large-scale enterprises of India. The powerful e-commerce platform has made it possible for Indian designers and craftsmen to reach out to the global fashion arena and it also facilitated overseas tread. The online ethnic wear stores have made it possible for people from all around the world to know about Indian traditional fashion and ethnic wear; browse through the garments are even place an order. The global buyers are more interested to buy traditional embroidered sarees, designer salwar kameez, lehenga choli, tunics, kaftans and kurtis along with intricately designed jewellery. Today, people have the option to buy Indian ethnic wear online from a wide range of dependable online stores.
High-Quality Product at Reasonable Price – The downfall of ethnic fusion wear was mainly caused due to reduced quality of the garments and excessively high prices. But modern designers and craftsmen have made amends by improving the quality, design and finishing of the garments and online e-commerce sites have made these garments available at reasonable prices along with additional discounts and offers which have turned Indian ethnic wear into a cost-effective and viable option making it available to a wide spectrum of customers from all over the world.
Popularized by Bollywood – Yet another factor that led to the revival of Indian ethnic wear is the Indian television and film industry. In most cases, people derive fashion inspiration from their favourite B-Town celebs and famous Bollywood divas from Kajol, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan to the younger generation of actresses such as Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are all upholding Indian ethnic wear at the global platform and are often seen wearing fashionable sarees, designer lehenga style saree, lehenga choli and salwar suits to events, award ceremonies and promotions. This revival of traditional fashion in Bollywood has also influenced the demand for Indian ethnic wear in the global market.
Today, designer Indian ethnic wear has become popular in international markets like Europe, UK and the US along with Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore because now people have the facility to shop for Indian ethnic wear online from a plethora of reliable online stores and e-commerce sites.


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I think fundamentally WG could shit in a box, call it 10.0, and their player base would drop all of 25% tops. Nothing WG does to the game will really kill their cash cow because 75% of their players just want to mash buttons with their face anyway, so by that perspective their changes are fine. It's possible it could even expand their player base in the long run, as the game becomes easier in general. If they did this stuff to tier 1-4 they might even have players occasionally stick with the game for more than all of 100 games. But from the perspective of what made WoT a unique game for people who aren't entertained by a jingling ring of keys, they're mostly going the wrong way, effectively dumbing down streamlining the gameplay.
I've been thinking for a long time now since the barrage of TD fuckery that WG has it ass backwards when it comes to a major aspect of their balance perspective, and everything about sandbox has mostly verified it. In general vehicles should be less specialized, while WG tends to make vehicles more specialized.
Why were TDs a problem? Because on many maps they were OP balls when they could sit and kick from a bush and keep engagements to long range. And yet they still sucked on the heavy-centric maps. So WG nerfed them repeatedly, both directly and indirectly to the point they are no longer competitive. Yet what was the end result? The goofy contradiction that good players now tend to not play TDs anymore because of their complete lack of versatility, yet many players still hate them for being able to wreck at extreme distances. Statistically TDs were not overpowered other than some low-mid tier seal clubber machines, but people hated them because they were situationally OP, and individual games are what really matter to players.
When you make a vehicle that is OP ballz in situation A and shit in situation B, it's one of those super frustrating, "fuck this game uninstall" aspects of the game. You see some 46% retard in a Pz I C in a tier 5 game and couldn't care less, but in a tier 3 game he may slaughter half your team with just rrr and RC LC. Playing tanks like that isn't a lot of fun either, because you spend most of your games knowing from the beginning you can't do shit. We already have 3 tier MM spread crapping this situation in our lap, the last thing we need is to finally get top tier in our paper TD and get fucking Stalingrad.
Many of the changes to TDs were alright, but something should have been exchanged, like more HPs. It really makes more sense to tone down the god mode of massive view range and camo + huge firepower and exchange it for HPs so you have less OP ballness on open maps, but also more viability on close range maps. Reduce extreme advantage, but mitigate disadvantages somewhat so you always feel useful playing a vehicles but are also never monstrously OP just because of a map.
The current sandbox light tank situation is the prototypical WG balance fuck up in action. You have a tank that is useless trash about half the time you play it, decent another 25%, and potentially god mode auto win the last 25%. They actually nerfed the fucking guns on lights, I shit you not. So no one wants to play this shit, yet it's OP balls on Prok, Camp, etc., and statistically likely comes out to "balanced". This is the worst sort of "balance" you can dish out, and it's a WG specialty: statistically balanced, yet miserable to play and situationally infuriating to play against.
The current changes are pushing vehicles into more specialization. Be it sniping, front lining, flanking, any role your tank isn't designed for will now be harder to perform. A single goddamn medium tank left alive can literally circle a lone heavy to death, a single light tank can fuck up an entire team with spotting while no one can counter it, a single good heavy player can steamroll half a team of non-heavies on cqb maps. That sinking feeling of, "well, I'm useless here" is just going to become more common overall.
Take this to its extreme conclusion of tanks circa 2020 where every tank is either a paper, rock, or scissor. I'm a rock, I meet a scissor, yay, I win! Another rock, oh, this could be tricky. We duke it out, but another rock comes around and helps me out. I move forward, but get ambushed by a paper and die. Wow! I got 2 kills, what a rush of a round! The mouth breathers love this shit for the same reasons they don't understand getting zomg 2 kills with a top tier heavy wasn't "doing my part".
Then add to that some old problems which they are apparently adamantly against solving: gold ammo, artillery, policing their player base. Gold ammo never had a place in the game, it never will, but their MBAs won't let it go. I thought artillery might be fixable, test has made me think it can't be. Nothing you do other than a flat removal of artillery will keep it from being a plague, the only other choice is to nerf it to the point of being a weak gimmick mode which they would never even consider. They don't give two shits about player problems even though those are among the biggest issues.
The bottom line is they're probably just trying to expand the appeal of the game by making it more like their vision of how a game should be: simple, accessible, giving every one a chance to be a winner. The primary motive really feels like marketing crap. Look at WoWS if you want to see the ideal, this was likely the original tanks 2.0 concept. When the dust settles the good players who still have the patience for this game will still find the loopholes to exploit, because it only takes one OP tank or game dynamic to fuck it all up and WG never has been able to iron out the outliers. If these changes went live right now purples would be rolling monster heavy platoons and just battering down enemies' heavy tank front lines with brute force as the ascendant strategy. Rinse, repeat, 70%+ WR. Personally if they actually ran these changes down all the tiers I would consider the game flat out unplayable. As it stands all they're doing is killing tier 9-10 which is already miserable as far as I'm concerned, YMMV.

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The ultimate goal remains the same every year.
While every team in the American Hockey League chases the Calder Cup, the Tampa Bay Lighting’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, are looking to rekindle the magic that took them to the league championship series in 2013. Less than three years have passed, but the memories of 2013 seem to be shrinking in the rear view mirror.
The Crunch will take their first step toward that goal when they open the 2015-16 on the road against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Saturday.
“It’s gone by fast, without a doubt,” said Crunch head coach Rob Zettler. “The people have changed except for a couple, but it does feel like a while away. I feel like we’ve learned a lot over these last two years, and we’re continuing to grow. The goal, as always, is to make the playoffs and win the Calder Cup.”
We continue our Bolt Prospect of the Week award, an honor (virtually) given to one Tampa Bay Lightning prospect for his recent contributions on and off the ice.
The Bolt Prospect of the Week for the week ending October 6 is … Mitchell Stephens, W, Saginaw Spirit, OHL.
When Mitchell Stephens was drafted with the Lightning’s top pick this summer, fans looked at his numbers and shrugged. That’s it?
Stephens posted 22 goals and 48 points in 62 games for the Spirit, with a minus-17 rating.
This week's “Brad Lukowich Edition” of the Bolt Prospects Podcast (also available on Lightning Radio's iHeart station) includes the following topics:
· The No. 37
· Season preview: Tampa Bay Lightning. What’s the ceiling? Floor? Who’s the scoring leader?
· Season preview: Syracuse Crunch. Everything depends on…
· Interview with Rob Zettler
· The BP Mailbag (Should 3-on-3 overtime stats count? Will Steve Yzerman still be a genius after cap casualties?)
We continue our Bolt Prospect of the Week award this season, an honor (virtually) given to one Tampa Bay Lightning prospect for his recent contributions on and off the ice.
The first Bolt Prospect of the Week for the 2015-2016 season, for the week ending September 28, is … Matthew Peca, C, Tampa Bay Lightning/Syracuse Crunch.
The last Lightning prospect to wear No. 63 as a camp number turned out to be pretty good at the hockey, and the latest prospect to wear it is off to an impressive start.
Tyler Johnson wore 63 before switching to his customary No. 9, then was a Calder Trophy finalist for the NHL rookie of the year. A year later he was a playoff hero, helping the Lightning to a Stanley Cup Finals berth before breaking his wrist and playing the final series significantly limited.
Matt Peca was playing center for Quinnipiac University when Johnson was proving NHL doubters wrong two years ago. Two weeks ago he was lighting it up for the Lightning in their prospect tournament and took that momentum into the Lightning’s main camp and preseason games.
This week's “Andre Roy Edition” of the Bolt Prospects Podcast (also available on Lightning Radio's iHeart station) includes the following topics:
· The No. 36
· Roster cutting
· Who’s left standing for the TB opener?
· Interview with Adam Wilcox
· The BP Mailbag (Who wins the backup job? … Another option for backup goalie? … Darkhorse for TB prospect call-up … Stamkos trade value [if necessary] … Adam Erne now vs Adam Erne in previous camps)
This week's “Nikolai Khabibulin Edition” of the Bolt Prospects Podcast (also available on Lightning Radio's iHeart station) includes the following topics:
· The No. 35
· Prospect tournament review (Who’s up? Who’s down?)
· Interview with Mathieu Joseph
· The BP Mailbag (Which TB regular is getting the squeeze? … Camp surprises? … Thoughts on Yan, Joseph, Stephens … Kucherov with Stamkos? … 2019 arena banners)
Tomorrow is the end of the 2015 Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect Tournament in Estero, Florida, and the Lightning (1-1) have a chance to claim its championship if Nashville beats Washington earlier in the day and the Bolts defeat Florida. There is no championship game or oversized trophy awarded to the winners to skate around Germain Arena and collect their pent-up tears of joy, however.
There’s a reason for that – it’s all about the experience.
This week's “Mikael Andresson Edition” of the Bolt Prospects Podcast (also available on Lightning Radio's iHeart station) includes the following topics:
· The No. 34
· Prospect season is underway, and The Goose is loose
· Prospect tournament preview
· Vasy’s replacement – Who’s ready? Who’s not?
· Top 10 Upsiders, organization-wide
After many days of careful debate and examination, Bolt Prospects is ready to announce its 2014-2015 Supplemental Rankings with the addition of the Lightning’s 2015 NHL Entry Draft class. The team's 2015 draft strategy seems in some ways to represent a shifting of gears by a team that appears to have taken the leap into elite status. With no glaring organizational holes after having addressed the defenseman position last summer and with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in their back pocket, this year's draft strategy appears to have moved away from the goal of adding cornerstone pieces or addressing organizational holes and toward the goal of adding the type of grit and depth necessary to win the sport's greatest prize. As you read the Supplemental Rankings, you'll see that as a common thread throughout almost all of the 2015 draftees. In addition, you'll see how the rankings take into account the results of the team's recent summer rookie camp, which was the first opportunity to evaluate the postseason development track of some prospects and see how new prospects stacked up against returnees.
This week's “Freddy Modin Edition” of the Bolt Prospects Podcast (also available on Lightning Radio's iHeart station) includes the following topics:
· The No. 33
· Draft review – pick by pick & overall
· Offseason update – are they done?


His article almost reads as a /r/gaybroscirclejerk post. His article is tone deaf and ... ugh what's the English word for when you try to use cute puns and alliteration but end up reading as a sixth grader?
Let's get something clear: the reason why he gets to feel that way is because thousands of men before him got society to a point where he can enjoy the freedom to not feel different. In the beginning, gay pride parades were simply a matter of gay men walking around with banners bein' all like "Don't Hate (or kill us plz)!". Over the years, as we collectively achieve social liberation from old fashioned mindsets and shit, gay pride has become more about not being judged for any kind of victim-free self expression. All of our freedom sits on a continuum of freedom. The only difference between his hate and homophobia is the marginality of the people he's hating on.
Ironically, he is a great example of one of the biggest moral shortcomings of the modern gay man. Now that the modern first-world bro has achieved enough equality to not have to think about his sexuality constantly, we've pretty much wholesale abandoned everybody who fought alongside us to achieve aforementioned equality. He strikes me as the kind of person who is transphobic, not realizing that a good chunk of the people protesting for the rights he now enjoys were transpeople. How lame.
While we're still living in a world where tons of bros get their heads lobbed off for being gay--heck, where tons of bros at home are denied equality in front of the law-- every gaybro with any sense of social conciousness ought to rep gayness and totally relish in all the liberties that we gotz now. If you're happy with your liberties, you at least ought to respect the liberties of others.
Honestly, I think that one day gay pride parades will become an outmoded cultural relic. But you know what? We're not there yet. Like being a woman or being black, being gay is still "a thing" for a lot of people. Just because Germany has a female prime minister or the USA has a half-black president, doesn't mean that it's time for women or black people to get satisfied with all the progress they've made. Just because you're satisfied with your liberty doesn't give you the right to tell other people to be satisfied with theirs.


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By the time we had been in the water 30 minutes I was not feeling the joy and Molly, sensing my lack of confidence, had already ditched me for the relative safety of Jeff’s kayak. This freed me up for some deeper thoughts and, without getting all “woo-woo” on you, what I came to realize was that a paddle down the creek has many of the same elements as our lives do. It’s just the scale that’s different.
This year, over the 4th of July weekend, Jeff and I made every effort to stay out of our home office and have some outdoor fun. To cap it all off, on Sunday we took the kayaks down to Terrapin Creek to paddle the six mile lower run. We’ve heard from locals that Terrapin is a MUST DO. You can be as lazy as you like, enjoy the sunshine and the peacefulness of the creek and just have a good time. So I was a little surprised to hit choppy little white water rapids almost immediately. We were “pickin’ rocks” and the first rough patch got Molly knocked off my kayak and dunked in the creek. She was wearing her PFD (puppy flotation device), so not a big deal, but the logistics of navigating the unaccustomed chop and hauling the ‘doodle back into the kayak at the same time left me a little flustered and she picks up on my mood instantly. Next, I managed to dry dock myself on some rocks to the point that Jeff got out of his kayak and waded upstream for a quick rescue, so I could avoid another logistical challenge.
Once Molly had decided her odds of survival were better in the other boat and we were cruising some deep, calm water. I began to have time for some deep, calm reflections.
The glassy, smooth water that creates no challenges is nice, and many times we wish it could all be that way. But if things are easy for too long, you lose your focus and get complacent, leaving you unprepared for the next spot of chop. It’s the hard times that hone our skills, sharpen our minds and reinforce our confidence. We become more aware and more “alive’.
Attitude makes all the difference, and attitude is a choice. When I was stuck up on those rocks, I found myself getting frustrated and mad at the world. Why was I the only one getting stuck? There were other people on the creek and they weren’t stuck! I must not be cut out for this. I’m too weak, small, stupid….fill in the blank with your own terms of self abuse. Later, meeting equally difficult challenges, but with a different attitude, I experienced a different outcome. It ain’t rocket surgery!
Just as a paddle down the creek is not a one dimensional experience, neither is life. It took many emotions to navigate from put-in to take-out: a little healthy fear, with a splash of frustration when my actions didn’t produce the desired outcome or my skills were insufficient. Bubbling anger at myself and anyone or any thing I could blame for my lack of perfection. But there were also the peaceful moments of stillness, watching the turtles sunning themselves on weathered snags and a rush of surprise and joy as two ducklings chased each other across our path. I felt gratitude for my life and our good health that allows moments like these, love for Jeff and Molly’s steadfast companionship. She wasn’t abandoning ship after all, only giving me space to get my head right.
Everywhere we turn, the message is to seek single emotion lives. Don’t worry, be happy. But, life is richer than that. To live life fully requires that we feel ALL our emotions–the good and the not so good (Dare I say it? The bad.) What counts is how we choose to deal with them. As Dumbledore says to Harry Potter, “It’s our choices Harry, that show who we really are, far more than our abilities.” And that’s my message. Choose!

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Slughorn got keen to make increasingly connections, and also in his article as instructor, produced a habit of getting standard group meetings with college students who have been often greatest, pertaining to famous people, or skilled in one single ways or any other. Youngsters which he failed to start thinking about to get “high-fliers”, like Arthur Weasley, and later his daughter Ron, happened to be simply dismissed. However, people that have shown unfavorable affiliations, for example Draco Malfoy, because of his daddy getting a Death Eater and imprisoned in Azkaban, are not asked on pub meetings both. And while he invited ocles Belby, Horace considered disregarding Belby once learning that he has no contact with the person.
He had been additionally horrified at his unintentional poisoning of Ron Weasley and later found check out him for the medical center side
Slughorn’s character, in many ways, challenged the “evil Slytherin” stereotype used by many people pupils of the other Houses, Gryffindors particularly. He was an effective person, and failed to frequently keep any actual prejudice against Muggle-born witches and wizards. As he planning pure-bloods usually got much more wizarding talent, he was usually happy to fulfill and instruct Muggle-borns and half-bloods which displayed fantastic possibilities. He had been, however, self-serving sufficient to favour students of updates or ability, mainly for the purpose of benefiting from his connection to them in the foreseeable future. Though Albus Dumbledore would certainly bring attempted in earnest to share the importance of the belongings in the initial memories, Slughorn stubbornly refused to cease till 1997.
Despite his ambition, Slughorn realized where you can bring his personal limits. His tendency to ally himself with powerful, gifted, and crucial anyone never dazzled him to his moral values, thereby, he had been never ever tempted to join forces with Lord Voldemort with his Death people. Unlike Peter Pettigrew, Dolores Umbridge and others who were eager to surround by themselves with strong anyone, he had been not just one to-side with the person who was winning. Slughorn knew in which their loyalties put, in which he fought against Lord Voldemort at once during best fight.
Although Slughorn in the beginning experimented with hide and get away from acquiring himself into any hazard or conflict, he was happy to guard themselves also individuals when his loyalties happened to be interrogate, when supported to a corner as soon as it had been required to defend those he cared about. This is especially revealed during the best battle as even though it initially seemed that Slughorn fled in cowardice using the different Slytherins, he had actually best remaining to gather reinforcements and gone back to the war. This, combined with simple fact that the guy fearlessly stood around Voldemort himself, revealed that he had been a courageous guy. He had been additionally strong willed and managed to grasp Occlumency, an uncommon skill that needs a substantial head.
He was horribly guilt-ridden regarding ideas he gave to Tom Riddle about Horcruxes, and crudely edited his mind on the celebration to avoid anybody learning exactly what he’d done, up to to relieve his own bad thinking
Slughorn possessed a fantastic power to feeling embarrassment and regret for his mistakes, some of which the guy usually tried to cover up, keep hidden from, or if it emerged down to they, combat with of their magical power. His dedication maybe not returning past issues or even set them to sleep got quite apparent in his handing associated with the Horcrux memory serwis randkowy shagle to Harry and his duel with Voldemort. He demonstrably regarded his giving of information concerning chance of several Horcruxes to youthful Tom Riddle to-be their biggest mistake.

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Child, Early, and Forced Marriage and Unions are most prevalent in Oriente and Centro, the place 37% of girls aged have been married or in a union earlier than the age of 18. forty two% of women who’ve been married or in a union as youngsters had been from rural components of Cuba. 26% of girls in Cuba are married or in a union sooner than their 18th birthday and 5% are married or in a union before the age of 15.
One of the economic changes that the Cuban authorities decided to make when it may now not guarantee full employment among the working inhabitants was the authorization of self-employed work. The Lucía of 1927, a middle-class lady of mixed race, works in a tobacco manufacturing facility in Cienfuegos. Right from the beginning, the Cuban revolution rejected any manifestation of homosexuality, especially among men. Manuel informed me that homosexuals in workplaces and study centers had been expelled in “authentic Roman circuses.” He now tearfully regrets having participated in such inquisitions within the faculty of structure. Adolescent girls additionally frequently resort to abortion, which has become a common form of contraception. Concern is now mounting about the issue of adolescent pregnancies in Cuba.
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According to the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, an organization supporting Cuba based out of Britain, girls today comprise 44 p.c of the workforce, as in comparison with 17 % in 1956. They also make up 61 p.c of lawyers, 87 percent of administrative jobs and 35 % of the parliament, in addition to 62 % of university students. One of our professors at Casa de las Americas spoke with us about feminism in Cuba after watching the basic Cuban film Lucia in class.
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Adding punch to All-Star game
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NEW YORK - The staff at the commissioner's office has formulated a proposal to have the winner of the All-Star game get home-field advantage for the World Series, but a change is unlikely for this year.
"It's an idea that came to me last week," commissioner Bud Selig said Tuesday. "People in the office have been brain-storming it. It's in a very preliminary stage."
Currently, home-field advantage alternates between the American and National Leagues.


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Christine McGuinness on neurodiversity and her autism diagnosis
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This is one for anyone wanting to understand autism. In adults or kids. This isn’t one to gloss over because you haven’t been diagnosed or feel it isn’t relevant. We all need to understand neurodiversity to truly be inclusive and this is a heartfelt, informed conversation between three women - one who has been diagnosed, one whose son is going through the process - and what to consider - and one who truly wants to understand more. The language to use, the nuance and the way forward in education.


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Chow Chow Lifespan: How Long Do Chow Chows Live?
Chow Chows are a unique and distinctive breed of dog known for their lion-like appearance and independent nature. If you are considering bringing a Chow Chow into your family or if you already have one, it’s important to understand various aspects of their care and well-being. This includes their lifespan, common health problems, and how to keep them healthy and happy throughout their lives.
In this discussion, we will explore the typical lifespan of Chow Chows, the factors that can affect their longevity, common health problems they may encounter, and practical tips for promoting their overall health. Understanding these topics will help you provide the best possible care for your Chow Chow, ensuring they live a long, fulfilling, and healthy life.
Please note that while this information is based on general knowledge about Chow Chows, each individual dog is unique, and it’s always recommended to consult with a veterinarian for personalized advice and guidance.
How Long Do Chow Chows Live?
Chow Chows have an average lifespan of 9 to 15 years. However, it’s important to note that individual dogs may vary and factors such as genetics, overall health, diet, exercise, and veterinary care can influence their lifespan. Providing proper care, regular veterinary check-ups, a balanced diet, and a healthy lifestyle can contribute to ensuring your Chow Chow lives a long and happy life.
Factors That Affect Chow Chow Lifespan
Several factors can influence the lifespan of a Chow Chow:
Genetics: The genetic makeup of a Chow Chow plays a significant role in determining its lifespan. Some health conditions may be hereditary, and dogs with a family history of certain diseases may be more prone to developing them.
Diet and Nutrition: Providing a well-balanced and nutritious diet is crucial for a Chow Chow’s overall health and lifespan. A proper diet helps maintain a healthy weight, supports the immune system, and prevents certain health issues.
Exercise and Physical Activity: Regular exercise and physical activity are important for maintaining a Chow Chow’s physical and mental well-being. Adequate exercise helps prevent obesity, keeps joints and muscles healthy, and reduces the risk of various health conditions.
Veterinary Care: Routine veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive care are vital for detecting and addressing any health issues early on. Regular examinations, dental care, parasite control, and vaccinations contribute to a Chow Chow’s overall health and longevity.
Spaying/Neutering: Spaying or neutering your Chow Chow can have health benefits and may reduce the risk of certain reproductive-related cancers or diseases.
Environmental Factors: The living environment of a Chow Chow can impact its lifespan. Providing a safe and comfortable living space, protection from extreme weather conditions, and minimizing exposure to toxins or hazards can contribute to their overall well-being.
Genetics and Breed-Specific Health Concerns: Chow Chows have certain breed-specific health concerns, such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, entropion (eyelid inversion), and autoimmune conditions. Understanding and addressing these specific health risks can help manage and extend a Chow Chow’s lifespan.
Remember, each dog is unique, and the above factors are general considerations. Providing love, attention, and a nurturing environment are also essential for ensuring a happy and healthy life for your Chow Chow. Regular communication and consultation with a trusted veterinarian can provide personalized guidance for maximizing your Chow Chow’s lifespan.
Life Stages Of A Chow Chow
The life stages of a Chow Chow can be generally categorized into four stages: puppy, adult, mature adult, and senior. The duration of each stage can vary depending on the individual dog, but here is a general overview:
Puppy Stage (0-1 year): This stage begins from birth until around 1 year of age. Chow Chow puppies are adorable and require a lot of care and attention. During this stage, they go through rapid physical and mental development. They are highly energetic, curious, and playful. It’s important to provide proper socialization, training, and a balanced diet to support their growth.
Adult Stage (1-7 years): Chow Chows reach their adulthood around 1 year and continue until approximately 7 years of age. During this stage, they are fully grown and have reached their physical and sexual maturity. They generally have a more settled temperament and require regular exercise, mental stimulation, and a nutritious diet to maintain their overall health and well-being.
Mature Adult Stage (7-10 years): As Chow Chows enter their mature adult stage, they start to show signs of aging. Their activity levels may decrease slightly, and they might start experiencing some age-related changes, such as a slower metabolism or decreased energy levels. It becomes increasingly important to monitor their weight, provide joint support if needed, and continue with regular veterinary check-ups.
Senior Stage (10 years and older): Chow Chows are considered seniors when they reach around 10 years of age, although individual dogs may vary. During this stage, they may exhibit more noticeable signs of aging, such as reduced mobility, graying fur, or changes in their senses. Senior Chow Chows require extra care, including a modified diet to meet their changing nutritional needs, regular vet visits, and possible adjustments to their exercise routine.
It’s important to note that these stages are approximate and can vary between individual dogs. Some Chow Chows may show signs of aging earlier or later, and factors such as genetics, overall health, and lifestyle can influence the progression of life stages. Providing appropriate care and adapting to the changing needs of your Chow Chow throughout its life is key to ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling journey.
Chow Chow Lifespan: Common Signs Of Aging In Chow Chows
As Chow Chows age, they may exhibit certain signs that indicate the progression of the aging process. While individual dogs may age differently, here are some common signs of aging that you may observe in Chow Chows:
Reduced Energy and Activity Levels: Senior Chow Chows tend to have lower energy levels and may be less active than when they were younger. They may prefer shorter and less intense exercise sessions.
Slower Movement and Stiffness: As Chow Chows age, they may experience stiffness in their joints, making movements slower and less agile. They may struggle with activities like jumping or climbing stairs.
Weight Changes: Older Chow Chows may be prone to weight gain or weight loss. Slower metabolism and decreased activity levels can lead to weight gain, while certain health issues or dental problems may contribute to weight loss.
Changes in Coat and Skin: The coat of a senior Chow Chow may become dull, brittle, or thinner. They may also experience dry or flaky skin. Some older Chows may develop age-related skin conditions.
Dental Issues: Dental problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or tooth loss, become more common in senior Chow Chows. Bad breath or difficulty eating may indicate dental issues.
Changes in Appetite: Older Chow Chows may experience changes in their appetite. They may eat less or have a decreased interest in food. On the other hand, some seniors may have an increased appetite due to certain health conditions or medications.
Vision and Hearing Changes: Chow Chows may experience a decline in their vision and hearing as they age. They may have difficulty seeing or hearing commands, and their responses may be slower.
Cognitive Changes: Senior Chow Chows may exhibit cognitive changes, such as disorientation, confusion, or memory loss. They may become less responsive to familiar cues or may exhibit behavioral changes.
Increased Sleep: Older Chow Chows tend to sleep more and may have altered sleep patterns. They may nap more frequently throughout the day and experience disturbances during nighttime sleep.
If you notice any significant changes in your Chow Chow’s behavior, appetite, mobility, or overall well-being, it’s important to consult with a veterinarian. Regular veterinary check-ups become increasingly important during the senior years to monitor their health and address any age-related concerns promptly.
Extending The Lifespan Of A Chow Chow
While the lifespan of a Chow Chow is influenced by various factors, there are steps you can take to potentially extend their lifespan and promote their overall health and well-being. Here are some tips:
Balanced Diet: Provide your Chow Chow with a nutritious and balanced diet that meets their specific nutritional needs. Consult with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate type and amount of food for your dog’s age, size, and health condition. Avoid overfeeding, as obesity can lead to various health problems.
Regular Exercise: Engage your Chow Chow in regular physical exercise to maintain a healthy weight, promote cardiovascular health, and keep their muscles and joints strong. Provide opportunities for daily walks, playtime, and mentally stimulating activities.
Veterinary Care: Schedule regular veterinary check-ups for your Chow Chow. Routine examinations, vaccinations, and preventive treatments for parasites are important for early detection and management of potential health issues. Regular dental care is also crucial to prevent dental problems.
Weight Management: Maintain a healthy weight for your Chow Chow. Obesity can increase the risk of various health conditions. Monitor their calorie intake, provide portion control, and avoid excessive treats or table scraps.
Mental Stimulation: Mental exercise is as important as physical exercise. Engage your Chow Chow in interactive toys, puzzle games, training sessions, and socialization with other dogs or people. Mental stimulation helps keep their minds active and can prevent cognitive decline.
Grooming and Skin Care: Regular grooming sessions help maintain a healthy coat and skin. Brush your Chow Chow’s fur regularly to remove loose hair and prevent matting. Pay attention to their ears, eyes, and paws, keeping them clean and free from infections.
Preventive Measures: Protect your Chow Chow from parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and heartworms, by using appropriate preventive medications as recommended by your veterinarian. Keep up-to-date with vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases.
Provide a Safe Environment: Create a safe living environment for your Chow Chow. Minimize exposure to toxic substances, keep dangerous objects out of reach, and ensure a secure and comfortable space for them to rest and relax.
Stress Reduction: Minimize stressors in your Chow Chow’s life. Provide a stable and predictable routine, a calm environment, and plenty of love and attention. Stress can contribute to various health issues, so promoting a stress-free lifestyle is important.
Love and Attention: Above all, provide your Chow Chow with love, care, and attention. Spend quality time with them, give them social interaction, and provide a loving and nurturing environment.
Remember, every Chow Chow is unique, and these tips are general guidelines. It’s important to consult with your veterinarian for personalized advice and to address any specific health concerns or needs your Chow Chow may have.
What Health Problems Do Chow Chows Have?
Chow Chows are generally a healthy breed, but like all dog breeds, they can be prone to certain health problems. It’s important to be aware of these potential health issues to provide appropriate care and early detection. Here are some common health problems that Chow Chows may experience:
Hip Dysplasia: This is a genetic condition where the hip joint doesn’t develop properly, leading to joint instability and potential arthritis. It can cause pain and lameness.
Elbow Dysplasia: Similar to hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia is a condition where the elbow joint doesn’t develop properly, leading to abnormal wear and tear, inflammation, and joint problems.
Entropion: Entropion is a condition where the eyelid folds inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea. It can result in irritation, redness, and even corneal ulcers.
Cherry Eye: Cherry eye is a condition where the gland in the third eyelid becomes prolapsed and is visible as a red mass in the corner of the eye. Surgery may be required to correct it.
Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca): Chow Chows can be prone to dry eye, where there is insufficient tear production, leading to eye dryness, discomfort, and potential corneal damage.
Allergies: Chow Chows may develop allergies to certain environmental triggers, such as pollen, dust mites, or certain foods. Allergies can cause skin irritation, itching, and secondary infections.
Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can occur in Chow Chows, affecting their metabolism and overall health. Symptoms may include weight gain or loss, lethargy, and skin issues.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (Bloat): Chow Chows can be susceptible to bloat, a potentially life-threatening condition where the stomach fills with gas and twists. Immediate veterinary attention is crucial if bloat is suspected.
Heat Sensitivity: Chow Chows can have difficulty regulating body temperature in hot weather due to their thick double coat. They are prone to overheating, so it’s important to provide cool and shaded areas and prevent excessive exercise in hot conditions.
Cancer: Chow Chows have a slightly higher risk of developing certain types of cancer, including bladder cancer, lymphoma, and skin tumors. Regular veterinary check-ups and early detection are important for managing and treating cancer.
It’s essential to note that not all Chow Chows will experience these health problems, and individual dogs may have different susceptibilities. Responsible breeding practices, regular veterinary care, and proper nutrition and exercise can help minimize the risk of these health issues. When adopting or purchasing a Chow Chow, it’s advisable to inquire about the health history of the parents and ensure they come from reputable breeders who prioritize health screening.
How To Keep Your Chow Chow Healthy?
To keep your Chow Chow healthy, it’s important to follow these guidelines:
Provide a Nutritious Diet: Feed your Chow Chow a high-quality, balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs. Choose a dog food that is appropriate for their age, size, and any specific dietary requirements or health concerns they may have. Consult with your veterinarian for recommendations on the best diet for your Chow Chow.
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity can lead to various health problems, so monitor your Chow Chow’s weight and ensure they stay within a healthy range. Avoid overfeeding and provide appropriate portion sizes. If necessary, consult with your veterinarian for guidance on weight management.
Regular Exercise: Engage your Chow Chow in regular exercise to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. Provide daily walks, play sessions, and mentally stimulating activities to keep them active and prevent weight gain. Be mindful of their exercise needs and adjust activities based on their age and overall health.
Routine Veterinary Care: Schedule regular check-ups with a veterinarian to monitor your Chow Chow’s health and catch any potential issues early. Follow the recommended vaccination schedule, maintain parasite prevention, and stay up-to-date with dental care. Regular check-ups are essential for preventive care and early detection of health problems.
Dental Care: Dental hygiene is crucial for your Chow Chow’s overall health. Establish a dental care routine that includes regular teeth brushing with a dog-specific toothbrush and toothpaste. Offer dental treats or toys that help keep their teeth clean and healthy.
Grooming: Regular grooming sessions are important to maintain a healthy coat and skin for your Chow Chow. Brush their fur to remove loose hair and prevent matting. Pay attention to their ears, eyes, and paws to keep them clean and free from infections. Regular nail trimming is also necessary.
Mental Stimulation: Chow Chows need mental stimulation to prevent boredom and keep their minds sharp. Engage them in puzzle toys, interactive games, and training sessions. Mental stimulation can help prevent behavioral problems and promote overall well-being.
Provide a Safe Environment: Ensure your Chow Chow lives in a safe and secure environment. Remove any potential hazards or toxins that could harm them. Create a comfortable and cozy space for them to rest and relax.
Socialization and Training: Socialize your Chow Chow from a young age to expose them to various people, animals, and environments. Proper training helps establish good behavior and a strong bond between you and your dog. Consider enrolling in obedience classes or working with a professional dog trainer if needed.
Love and Attention: Give your Chow Chow plenty of love, attention, and affection. Spend quality time with them, provide mental and physical stimulation, and establish a strong emotional connection. The love and care you provide contribute to their overall happiness and well-being.
Remember, every Chow Chow is unique, and it’s important to tailor their care to their individual needs. Regular communication with your veterinarian and being observant of any changes in their behavior or health will help ensure they receive the best care possible.
Chow Chow Lifespan: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the average lifespan of a Chow Chow?
A: The average lifespan of a Chow Chow is typically between 9 and 15 years. However, individual dogs may vary, and factors such as genetics, overall health, and lifestyle can influence their lifespan.
Q: How can I help my Chow Chow live a longer life?
A: To help extend the lifespan of your Chow Chow, provide a balanced and nutritious diet, regular exercise, routine veterinary care, preventive measures against parasites and diseases, maintain a healthy weight, and ensure a safe and stimulating environment. Also, monitor their health, address any health concerns promptly, and provide them with love, attention, and a nurturing environment.
Q: Can Chow Chows live longer with proper care?
A: Yes, providing proper care can potentially help extend the lifespan of Chow Chows. By following healthy lifestyle practices, including nutrition, exercise, preventive care, and early detection of health issues, you can improve their overall health and potentially contribute to a longer lifespan.
Q: What are some common health problems that may affect the lifespan of Chow Chows?
A: Chow Chows can be prone to certain health problems, including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, entropion, cherry eye, allergies, thyroid disorders, gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat), heat sensitivity, and certain types of cancer. Regular veterinary check-ups and proactive care can help manage these health issues and potentially extend their lifespan.
Q: Can early spaying or neutering affect the lifespan of Chow Chows?
A: Early spaying or neutering of Chow Chows can have health benefits, such as reducing the risk of certain reproductive-related cancers or diseases. While there may be some studies suggesting a potential correlation between early spaying/neutering and certain health conditions, it’s important to consult with a veterinarian to determine the most appropriate timing for spaying or neutering your Chow Chow based on individual factors.
Q: Do male or female Chow Chows live longer?
A: There is no definitive evidence suggesting that male or female Chow Chows have a longer lifespan. The lifespan of a Chow Chow is influenced by various factors such as genetics, overall health, and lifestyle, rather than gender.
Remember, each Chow Chow is unique, and while these questions cover some common concerns, it’s always best to consult with a veterinarian for personalized guidance and to address any specific questions or concerns about your Chow Chow’s lifespan.
Chow Chows are wonderful dogs known for their distinctive appearance and unique personality. Understanding their lifespan and taking steps to ensure their health and well-being is essential for responsible pet ownership. While the average lifespan of a Chow Chow is 9 to 15 years, it’s important to note that individual dogs may vary.
Factors such as genetics, diet, exercise, veterinary care, and environmental factors can all influence a Chow Chow’s lifespan. Providing a balanced and nutritious diet, regular exercise, routine veterinary care, preventive measures against parasites and diseases, and a safe and stimulating environment can help promote their longevity. Early detection and management of health issues, as well as providing love, attention, and a nurturing environment, are also vital.
Being aware of common health problems that Chow Chows may experience, such as hip dysplasia, entropion, allergies, and thyroid disorders, allows for proactive care and early intervention. Regular veterinary check-ups, open communication with your veterinarian, and addressing any changes in behavior or health promptly can contribute to a healthier and longer life for your Chow Chow.
Ultimately, providing a loving and caring home, attending to their physical and emotional needs, and cherishing the time spent with your Chow Chow are important aspects of ensuring their well-being and making the most of the time you have together.

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This week sees the one-year anniversary of President Zelenskyy’s inauguration. As Ukrainians reflect on the first year of the Zelenskyy presidency, the dominant theme for many seems to be one of anti-climax, with numerous articles underlining Zelenskyy’s failure to live up to the sky-high expectations that accompanied his landslide election victory in April 2019. This sense of underachievement is understandable, but it is also unfair. Indeed, given the remarkable set of circumstances he has faced, ranging from the ongoing war with Russia and the Trump impeachment scandal to an unprecedented global pandemic, Zelenskyy’s performance during what was the first year of his political career is perhaps deserving of greater recognition.
I worked in the Ukrainian government of President Poroshenko from 2014 until 2016, and was then invited to serve on President Zelenskyy’s Free Speech Council in autumn 2019. This gives me some personal insights into the two administrations. I have come to believe that criticism of Zelenskyy’s record does not fully reflect the day-to-day realities of his administration and fails to acknowledge the significant progress being made.
In a sense, Zelenskyy has only himself to blame for the negative verdicts of his first year in office. The former comedian’s entire election campaign focused on his credentials as an outsider running against the Ukrainian establishment, but he has since had to balance this rhetoric against the practicalities of operating within the existing political system. This has led to compromises and fueled an inevitable degree of disillusionment among his supporters. Nevertheless, the past twelve months have produced a series of steps that are broadly in line with the change in political culture promised by Zelenskyy in spring 2019.
For the first time in Ukrainian history, a law establishing mechanisms for the impeachment of the president has been passed, while the immunity previously enjoyed by members of parliament has been abolished. In a move targeting the widely mocked practice of so-called “piano-voting” in parliament, criminal liability has been introduced for MPs found guilty of voting on behalf of absent colleagues. Meanwhile, criminal responsibility for illegal enrichment has been reinstated following its cancellation during the Poroshenko presidency.
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Even his detractors have recognized that the election of Zelenskyy was a triumph for Ukraine’s democratic credentials. He has since moved to strengthen the country’s fledgling democracy with the adoption of a new Election Code that meets many of the objectives long championed by the country’s vocal and influential pro-democracy activist community.
There has been progress in the notoriously corrupt sector of state-owned enterprises. Following years of unfulfilled promises, the unbundling process at Ukraine’s energy giant Naftogaz has been rapidly achieved over the past year in cooperation with the EU. Zelenskyy has also initiated a radical shake-up of the government approach towards privatization, with over a thousand state-owned enterprises and assets penciled in for auction and a new investor-friendly approach to sales adopted that incorporates best international practices and unprecedented levels of transparency.
In autumn 2019, MPs approved a mechanism for concessions that paves the way for a whole new era of public-private partnerships in Ukraine and the upgrade of the country’s infrastructure. The first concession tenders for the ports of Olvia and Kherson took place in late 2019. These tenders attracted significant attention from the international investment community and have already been successfully completed.
One of the most eye-catching reforms during Zelenskyy’s first year was the repeal of a moratorium on the sale of agricultural land that had been in place since the turn of the millennium. The adoption of a new Land Law in March 2020 was a landmark event for Ukraine, which until then had been one of only six countries globally without an agricultural land market. The end of the moratorium was accompanied by measures to create a more transparent land register. Although many in Ukraine remain opposed to farmland market reform, it is undoubtedly a major policy decision that previous reformist governments had flirted with but ultimately shied away from.
President Zelenskyy’s 2019 election campaign was a masterclass in digital marketing that will be studied for years to come. Since taking office, he has followed up on this success by promoting the concept of “a country in a smartphone”, with more and more government services becoming available via digital platforms. This was reflected in the creation of the new Ministry of Digital Transformation in August 2019. Earlier this year, Ukraine launched the “Diya” application, which allows users to obtain digital versions of documents such as driver’s licenses and passports. This digitization drive is a powerful blow against corruption with the potential to dramatically reduce graft within state agencies.
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The above examples offer an indication of the reformist agenda President Zelenskyy has pursued since taking office. His record is far from unblemished. Indeed, it is easy to understand the mounting concerns over Zelenskyy’s personnel choices, but this should not obscure the advances that are also taking place. While the removal of many high-profile reformers from senior government positions in March and April 2020 has caused widespread alarm, it is also important to recognize bold pro-reform moves such as the recent decision to appoint former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili to head up Ukraine’s National Reform Council.
During a press conference to mark his first anniversary in office on May 20, President Zelenskyy conceded that a single five-year term would not be sufficient to fulfill his promises to the Ukrainian electorate. Few would argue with this assessment. Nor is there any consensus on the durability of the changes implemented so far.
There are certainly grounds for skepticism. With political pressure mounting against NABU, it remains to be seen whether this anti-corruption agency will be allowed to operate effectively and independently. Huge questions also remain over whether Saakashvili will have enough political support to make an impact as head of an enhanced but nonetheless advisory National Reform Council. The jury is still out on these and a wide range of other issues.
Any assessment of Zelenskyy’s first year as Ukrainian head of state must take into account the fact that in political terms, he remains an absolute beginner. The former comedian and showbiz producer is currently on what is probably one of the steepest learning curves in the history of world politics. He may not have lived up to the impossibly high billing of his meteoric rise to the presidency, but Zelenskyy’s initial twelve months in office provided sufficient indications to believe that he may yet come to play a transformational role that is closer to the hype surrounding him.
Tetiana Popova is Managing Partner at Arena Media Expert and a member of President Zelenskyy’s Free Speech Council. She formerly served as Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Information Policy (2014-16).
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected as the sixth president of independent Ukraine in April 2019 with a mandate to transform the way the country was governed. One year on, many voters are disillusioned.
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Zelenskyy’s first year: New beginning or false dawn?
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy generated a wave of optimism when he became Ukraine’s sixth president on May 20, 2019. One year on, it is not clear whether his presidency will prove to be genuinely transformational or just another false dawn.
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Criminal charges against prominent Ukrainian activist Tetyana Chornovol represent a watershed moment in the country’s modern history that risks putting Ukraine’s entire Maidan Revolution on trial.
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The bill introduced into the Legislature by Mr. REED, of New-York, for the appointment of "General Railroad Commissioners" to exercise supervision over the management of the railroads of the State, so as to secure some attention to the comfort and security of travelers, is hardly likely to get through this session. It will probably call forth some discussion, however, and may form the basis of a similar measure next year, and it is therefore worth while to direct attention to one or two of its defects. It provides for the appointment of three "General Railroad Commissioners," by the Governor, whose powers are described as follows:
"The said Commissioners, or any two of them, may, as often as they shall deem expedient, and at their discretion, or upon complaint in writing, under oath of any person alleging any particular in which the conduct of any railroad corporation, or its agents, is inconsistent with the public safety, and shall, upon complaint made by any number not less than five stockholders or creditors under oath, assigning in good faith sufficient reason therefor, visit and inspect any railroad in this State, its rails, switches and crossings, buildings, stations, works, bridges, engines and cars, and shall investigate the condition of such railroad, and shall examine its by-laws and regulations, &c., &c.; and they shall have power to examine under oath all directors, officers, agents or other persons, and such other witnesses as they may think proper. If upon examination any railroad, or its management, or the affairs of any such corporation, a majority of the said commissioners shall be of opinion that its rails, bridges, switches, engines or cars are in such condition or that its affairs are so conducted as to endanger the safety of the public, then the commissioners may make application to one of the Justices of the Supreme Court for an injunction to restrain such corporation wholly or in part from proceeding with its business. The justice may issue such process and may modify it at any time in his discretion."
The necessity for applying to a Judge of the Supreme Court for an injunction naturally suggests the question, what is the use of the Commissioners? After they have made a protracted inquiry into the condition of any particular road, taken voluminous evidence, heard counsel for ever so many persons in its interest, they make their application to the court. But the Judge is not bound, or even expected, to act on their report. He has to satisfy himself still that their complaint is well founded; and the only way in which he can do this is by going over the ground the Commissioners have already traversed. Having discretion in the matter, he would be bound to hear counsel, and even to let in fresh evidence, so that the proceedings before him would in reality amount to a fresh investigation of the same nature and into the same facts as that instituted by the Commissioners. Why not then authorize the "person alleging any particular defect in the conduct of any railroad corporation," or the "five stockholders or creditors," to go before the Judge in the first instance, and ask for the injunction themselves? It would save a vast deal of time and expense, and for this reason be more likely to produce some result. If, on the other hand, the Judge were compelled to accept the Commissioners' decision as conclusive, and grant an injunction on that, what would be the use of calling in his assistance at all? Why not let the Commissioners issue the injunction themselves?
It may be safely asserted, that any machinery which is created in this State for the reformation of abuses in the management of great corporations, involving cumbrous and protracted investigation, will prove ineffective. In a game of this kind the companies will always get the better of the public. The public has to appear through individuals, and individuals willing to encounter the toll, vexation, and loss of time necessary to prove the misconduct of a railroad company are very scarce, and even when found are apt to get tired of the struggle long before their antagonists. The company has its standing counsel, its hosts of dependents and hangers-on, and a few thousand more or less spent in defence of itself is scarcely felt by the stockholders, while to the managers a little litigation is only a pleasing kind of excitement. And supposing the complainant tenacious enough, public-spirited enough and rich enough to carry his point before the Commissioners, he is hardly likely to be equal to a repetition of the process before the Supreme Court. If one delinquent company were brought to justice in this way, we venture to assert that such "an awful example" would at the same time be made of the complainant that few persons would ever be likely to imitate him.
If it is thought advisable to create a tribunal for the purpose of compelling the Railroad Companies to keep their track and rolling-stock in good order, the most effective plan would be to give it not only the power of inspection and inquiry, but of ordering the necessary repairs to be executed, or the necessary changes to be made, and entering up judgment against the corporation for the costs, in case of its neglect or refusal to do the work itself. Whether this power should be lodged in the hands of the Commissioners themselves, to be exercised in their own discretion, or only after the verdict of a jury impanneled to examine the condition of the company's stock, is a point worthy of consideration.
But it ought never to be forgotten that justice against great corporations can never be obtained by the public unless it be both "cheap and speedy;" and we still adhere to the opinion that if the maximum of their dividends be fixed, and thus all temptation to do their work cheaply be removed, it may be safely left to the professional pride and ambition of the officers, or to the influence of competition to keep the road in good order, and provide for the comfort of the passengers. But the State has unquestionably either to do this, or look after the safety of travelers itself.Continue reading the main story

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In celebration of May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month you are invited to a FREE event!
Join us for a Dark Side of the Full Moon Film Screening and Community Discussion to increase awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression. Hosted by the Postpartum Resource Center of New York with Renée Pizzuto, Holistic Birth Doula, CD,(DONA), CBC - Tribe of Mine, LLC and Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Project 62™ Staten Island Team Leader.
Please RSVP and come to this important event at the New York Public Library, West New Brighton Branch's Community Room.
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SharpEye radar sensors by HENSOLDT delivered to Polish Navy minehuntersNews
April 09, 2021
UNITED KINGDOM. HENSOLDT UK has announced the supply of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 X Band SharpEye navigation radars to two Polish minehunters. The two equipped vessels, ORP Albatros and ORP Mewa, were built by PGZ Stocznia Wojenna Shipyard in Gdynia, Poland.
Installed in conjunction with an OSI Maritime Systems integrated navigation bridge system, officials claim the radar will be tasked with navigation and surface surveillance functionality, providing the Polish Navy with solid state radar sensors to ensure safety of navigation whilst providing advanced small target search capability.
This capability is intended to contribute to ship safety of navigation and enhance the performance in the operational tasks. According to the company, the Polish navy now joins more than 30 navies worldwide using Kelvin Hughes SharpEye radar sensors.


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Lead contaminates fertile soils. RUDN University agronomists have proven that phytohormones mitigate the consequences of soil contamination with lead. These phytohormones are produced by the plants themselves, but additional soil treatment helps to better cope with the toxic effects of the metal.
RUDN University agronomists have shown that the hormone melatonin and the mineral zeolite mitigate the dangerous effects of heavy metals on plants. The first protects cells from destruction by cadmium, and the second increases nutrient availability and prevents the absorption of hazardous metals into the plant. The study was carried out on bamboo.

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The Alberta Library (TAL), a consortium of 49 public, university, college, technical institute and special libraries, has selected a group catalogue solution from OCLC as its provincial discovery tool. The revamped union catalogue, TAL Online, makes 25 million items available to Albertans, and is scheduled to launch in October 2013.
TAL licensed the group catalogue, powered by OCLC’s WorldCat, using provincial technology funds from the Government of Alberta Public Library Services Branch. TAL Online will serve as the primary resource for residents in Alberta searching for items in libraries throughout the province. Twenty-three new libraries in Alberta are now using OCLC cataloguing services…
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On March 25 the Supreme Court will hear two cases that could decide whether your boss can make your birth control decisions for you. These cases were brought by for-profit companies that claim that their religious beliefs should prevail over the beliefs of their female employees and that they should be able to evade the law that says their female employees must receive health coverage that includes birth control without co-pays.
Members of the This Is Personal community will be at the Supreme Court to show America their support for this benefit — but we know that there are millions of people who can’t be there in person who still want to take a stand and make their voices heard. Now, you can.
Every person who signs the pledge will have his or her name added to a giant banner that will be displayed on the steps of the Supreme Court.
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About 120 people closed their eyes and bowed their heads in silence Wednesday afternoon at the Sample Gates to mourn the eight victims who died in the Atlanta spa shootings March 16.
IU students, graduate workers, faculty and staff members and other members of the Bloomington community gathered at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to mourn and protest the recent surge of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition organized the gathering.
Several students held up signs reading “fuck your bad day,” a reference to Cherokee County sheriff spokesperson Capt. Jay Baker’s comment to reporters following the Atlanta shooting that the suspect had a “bad day.” Another sign read, “Asian is not a virus, racism is.”
Pallavi Rao, an IU Ph.D. candidate and a member of the IGWC, kicked off the gathering by leading the crowd in eight chants of “stop Asian hate.”
“They lived, they thrived, they loved, they persevered to be successful, whatever field of business they were in,” she said. “They leave behind grieving family members and friends.”
Following a minute of silent mourning, Huixin Tian, a member of the IGWC and a doctorate student at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, spoke about the violence as rooted in long-standing anti-Asian stereotypes. She said Asians have long been the target of jokes about their culture, language and appearance, and are often forgotten in American society.
“We stand for a world where everyone is treated as an equal human being,” she said.
Vauhxx Booker, a member of the Monroe County Human Rights Commission, said Monroe County isn’t immune to white supremacy. He mentioned an attempted lynching he fell victim to last July and said Asian and Black Americans must stand in solidarity to speak out against racism.
“It shouldn’t be that we wait till there’s been a tragedy in a community that we speak up,” he said. “We need to be making a stance every day, in every way we can.”
Ellen Wu, associate professor of history and a member of the Indiana chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, encouraged those at the gathering to sign the chapter’s petition to ask Gov. Eric Holcomb to recognize anti-Asian hate and take official action, including establishing an advisory committee for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Meloddy Gao, an IU senior and president of the IU Asian American Association, said Asian Americans need to check in on one another’s mental health in a period of increased anti-Asian hate.
“Hate and white supremacy don’t belong here,” she said. “We are exactly where we belong.”
Simon Luo, a Ph.D. candidate in political science and a member of the IGWC, said IU needs to protect its Asian students and graduate workers, because they are not threats to U.S. national security.
“We live here, we work here, we contribute to the Bloomington community,” he said as the crowd’s cheers escalated. “We deserve to be treated with equality and respect.”
Rao ended the gathering saying that the fight against anti-Asian hate is not over.
“We will persevere,” she said.
Nonprofit incident-reporting center STOP AAPI HATE received nearly 3,800 reports of anti-Asian hate incidents nationwide since mid-March last year, according to their report released in February. The report found that women reported hate incidents 2.3 times more than men.
Tian said she was shocked but not surprised by the level of anti-Asian violence in the Atlanta shootings and around the country. She said after former President Donald Trump and his administration began calling the coronavirus the “China virus” last spring break, she started carrying a baton and an alarm for protection when she jogged outdoors or walked on the streets by herself.
Tian said she and other members of the IGWC decided to hold the gathering because staying silent implies tolerance for racism and xenophobia.
“The feeling we share is we do not have a choice – we have to do that,” she said. “We have to show out that, no, there’s no space for it.”

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I have used the ADCMP341 (non-inverting output) and the output tracks the power
rail and then for our set-up once a sufficient power level is reached, the
device switches low (the correct logic state).
How does the ADCMP343 (inverting) react during this 0 to 1.7V power up?
The application engineer has checked this on the bench here, and we can confirm
that the ADCMP343 output will be Hi-Z as the power supply rises up until it
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The good news in a new GAO report on visa fraud is that the State Department has developed a variety of new tools over the years to help detect those trying to lie and cheat their way into the United States. The bad news is that top management at State has not been particularly interested in making sure that consular officers are using these tools, even as temporary admissions are at an all-time high, and as the Obama administration seeks to open the gates wider.
This report sets the stage nicely for a new Center initiative. We are assembling an Immigration Fraud Working Group, comprised of former and retired immigration officials, to prepare a set of recommendations for law, policy, and process changes that would help prevent fraud and disrupt the illicit facilitation networks that engage in fraud for criminal purposes.
The GAO report confirms that fraud is as prevalent as ever. The number of visa issuances has climbed back to 2001 levels, with about 7.5 million issuances to non-immigrants and approximately 500,000 to immigrants in 2011. (The number of immigrant visas is less than half the annual total of legal immigration because most legal immigrants are already living in the United States on non-immigrant visas or as illegal aliens.) In addition, millions of visitors from 36 countries entered under the visa waiver program.
More than half of the non-immigrant issuances are to visitors from Brazil, China, India, and Mexico. The report noted that the percentage of applicants refused for tourist visas (by far the largest category of temporary visitor) has declined by more than half since 2006 in each of these countries except India, even though all of these countries are the source of significant flows of illegal settlers. The report notes that in January 2012 President Obama issued an executive order to increase visa processing capacity in China and Brazil by 40 percent in the coming year. Brazil has the lowest refusal rate of the high volume/high fraud countries (4 percent), probably because it is on the short list of countries that the Obama administration wants to add to the visa waiver program.
In 2010, the latest year that could be examined, the top 10 countries for cases referred to fraud prevention units for closer scrutiny were China, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, India, Brazil, Ghana, Cambodia, Jamaica, Peru, and Ukraine. Most cases involve applications for non-immigrant visas. About 74,000 cases were referred worldwide, and 22 percent were confirmed to be fraudulent.
This number is a huge understatement of the actual level of fraud and misrepresentation in the visa process. Consular officers cannot refer each and every suspected case of fraud or misrepresentation for a formal investigation; there are just too many. In countless cases, the applications are simply denied as unqualified or the applications are approved because the fraud is not detected, and the visitor becomes one of the estimated three to five million visa overstays now living here. The scope and nature of fraud problems in the visa process have been covered here and here by my colleague Dave Seminara.
The report points out that State has made a number of important improvements in recent years to address fraud. Non-immigrant applications are now submitted electronically, facilitating pre-screening and technology-assisted screening and analysis of indicators. Posts can more easily share information and communicate with each other on trends and threats. In addition, the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC), a centralized processing facility, has begun offering a variety of invaluable screening and investigative services that cannot be easily managed from overseas. For example, the KCC can check out the claims of employers, organizations, or individuals seeking to sponsor immigrants or visitors and coordinate with DHS agencies. State has also developed several training classes for consular officers.
Unfortunately, State Department senior managers have not required or encouraged consular officers — even those assigned to manage fraud prevention units — to get the necessary training and learn about the new tools to counter fraud. This ambivalence toward building the capacity within the department to effectively root out fraud suggests that for State leadership (both career officers and political appointees), the integrity of the visa process and national security still take a back seat to facilitating the entry of foreign visitors, whatever the risk.
Anyone interested in participating in the CIS Fraud Working Group, or simply learning more about it, should contact me at [email protected], or through our DC office at (202) 466-8185.


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NoriPro announced that four of his talents are leaving the company and becoming independent Vtubers in January 2024. The four leaving the company are Shirayuki Mashiro, Enomiya Milk, Himesaki Yuzuru and Nekozeno Shin.
Official merchandise and voices from these four Vtubers will no longer be available for purchase at the “end” of December 2023. NoriPro said it could not answer questions about their departures. It asked viewers not to contact it or its remaining Vtubers for answers. However, in the final statement, NoriPro stated that they were leaving because they had decided not to renew their contracts. NoriPro’s announcement did not mention whether they will use their current identities or create new ones when they leave next year.
Tsukudani Norio, a manga artist and illustrator known for Himegotoas well as the person behind the personality Tamaki Inuyama founded NoriPro in 2021. Mashiro, Milk and Yuzuru were among the first generation of VTubers of this company. Meanwhile, Shin debuted as part of Gamers. With the departure of these four VTubers, there are only three talents streaming as part of NoriPro. They are Kumagaya Takuma, Inari Iroha and Reglush Lionheart. Other members of the talent roster on the NoriPro website work behind the scenes, such as on the 3D models.
Shirayuki Mashiro, Enomiya Milk, Himesaki Yuzuru and Nekozeno Shin will continue their VTuber activities as independent creators starting January 2024. Other VTubers who left their respective companies in early 2023 include Mysta Rias (Nijisanji), Asahina Akane (Nijisanji), and Nyatasha Nyanners (VShojo).