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No, being dumb is a mental disease and those who have it tend to be nationalistic and religious
Yeah but you live in a shit tier country albino
Imagine living in a western country
Love of land you were born on- is patriotism mate. Nationalism is a political ideology.
Nothing wrong with patriotism. Look at the patriotism of Keynes or Huxley etc, -respect that a person keeps deep in his heart, he thanks the environment in which he was born and grew up.
+1 disease running in Ukraine rn.
Liberalism is a mental disease
+1 if you agree
I was expecting nationalism is a mens)))
Just like any form of colectivism, indeed.
agreed, fuck tribalism and nationalism
It may as well be. But it was and maybe is still useful against international socialism.
Only if you are from a shit country like albania
Nationalism is not only being proud, it is also wanting the best for the country you live in which makes sense because if it does well, you do well
it's not a piece of land it's a group of people similar to you who are part of the reason you are like you are
just like you're proud to be yourself even though you didn't choose most of what happened in your life
How sad to not be proud of your race, your culture, your country. I pity you!
I think nationalism in the best sense, is being a proud member of a population, whose culture, language and values you share. Appreciate the good things.
One problem is that many "nationalists" not only hate foreigners, but also hate half the people in their own country.
Another problem is the people who are not satisfied being proud of their own, bit are negative towards all others. You see that all over this forum.
Only national socialism, or anything with the word socialism in it really


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- The Federal Reserve announced a half-percentage-point rate increase on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
- The benchmark rate is up from near 0% during the pandemic to between 0.75% and 1.00%.
- If you owe money, this is bad news since you can expect borrowing costs to rise.
Rising rates could affect your current debt costs, and your ability to refinance.
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Federal Reserve announced the second increase in its benchmark interest rate since 2018.
The Fed first raised rates in mid-March 2022, in an effort to cope with surging inflation, but rates went up just 25 basis points. Now, a much bigger rate increase was announced -- the largest since 2000. Rates are up 50 basis points, resulting in a half-percentage increase and bringing the benchmark rate to between 0.75% and 1.00%.
Since rates were near 0% during the pandemic, this is a huge rate increase. And if you currently have any debt, this could be very bad news for a few key reasons.
Credit card interest rates will rise
If you carry a balance on your credit cards, you must pay interest on the amount you owe. Interest rates are typically variable on credit cards. This means you aren't guaranteed to be able to continue paying the same rate over time. Instead, your rate is tied to a financial index that's affected by the federal funds rate.
A big increase in this rate, like the one that occurred today, results in your card issuer raising the rate it charges you. You'll see a higher rate take effect within a billing cycle or two, causing your borrowing costs to go up.
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When your rate goes up, your monthly payment can also increase in order to repay your loan on time. And your total borrowing costs over the life of a loan will be higher since you're sending more money to your lender.
Unfortunately, there's not much you can do if you have an ARM. Your rate is almost definitely going to go up if it's already in the phase where it is adjusting or if it will be soon. You may want to look into refinancing into a fixed-rate mortgage so you can gain more certainty going forward about how much you'll pay.
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New Delhi: Rajiv Gandhi, former prime minister of India, had once estimated that less than 15 paise out of every rupee meant for the poor actually reached them because of leakages in the delivery system. Twenty years later, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee announced initiatives that would remove the intermediaries in the supply chain and deliver subsidies directly to the intended beneficiaries.
In the biggest indication of disintermediation, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government said in its Budget for 2009-10 that it aims to move to a system of direct transfer of fertilizer subsidy to farmers and introduce a nutrient-based subsidy regime.
Highlighting the need for food security, Mukherjee said the declining response of agricultural productivity to increased fertilizer use was a matter of concern. This move will ensure balanced application of fertilizers through the nutrient-based subsidy regime instead of the current product pricing regime, he said in his Budget speech.
“The fertilizer subsidy is a very welcome move. Today the fertilizer subsidy incentivizes large farmers and people who use more fertilizers because the subsidy is given to manufacturers. Direct transfer to small and medium farmers is a much better idea,” said Biraj Patnaik, principal adviser to the Supreme Court commissioners on the right to food.
Farmer-friendly: A highlight of the Budget was the debt relief in the interest subvention scheme for farmers. Under the scheme, farmers will now be provided additional subvention of 1% to be paid from this year. Atlaf Qadri / AP
The commissioners are authorized to monitor the implementation of the apex court’s orders on issues related to the right to food.
Mukherjee’s Budget further underlined the government’s move towards disintermediation with huge thrusts in key social sector programmes such as National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), Food Security Act, National Rural Livelihood Mission, women’s self help groups (SHGs) and the education loan subsidy scheme, focusing largely on rural India.
“It is a small step in the right direction. You had 15 years of neglect of the rural economy. The reason why the government is so serious now is because they can sense the rural distress with the farmer suicides and Naxalism,” said Patnaik.
NREGS, the UPA’s flagship scheme that guarantees 100 days of wage employment to one member of every household,alone saw an increase in budgetary allocation by 144% to Rs39,100 crore to increase productivity of assets and resources under the programme.
“Very broadly, social sector schemes like the NREGS are basically meant to give stimulus to the economy. It has directly transferred money to people, especially those in the rural areas, who have capacity to consume,” said Dharma Kriti Joshi, director and principal economist at rating firm Crisil Ltd, the Indian arm of Standard and Poor’s.
The Budget has also announced entitlement of 25kg of rice or wheat every month at Rs3 per kg to poor families in rural and urban areas.
Another highlight of the Budget is the debt relief in the interest subvention scheme for farmers. Under the scheme, farmers will now be provided additional subvention of 1% to be paid from this year, as an incentive to those who repay short-term crop loans on time.
“There is high growth in agricultural credit and to make sure it gets absorbed in the rural economy, this Budget has given 1% more to those farmers who repay their loans on schedule. Banks end up spending a lot on the recovery of loans, so, with this, the cost of recovery will also come down,” said A.K. Bandyopadhyay, chief general manager, economic analysis and research, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Extending the reach of its programme for rural women under the women’s SHG scheme, the finance minister said at least 50% of all rural women in India will be enrolled as members of SHGs over the next five years.
Poor households that have taken loans of up to Rs1 lakh and students applying for higher education loans will also be given interest subsidies.
“This time, the Budget has moved towards inclusiveness in keeping with the spirit of the 11th Plan,” added Bandyopadhyay. However, while the disintermediation was viewed as beneficial in the short and medium term, questions were raised over its sustainability and delivery in the long term.
“I don’t think disintermediation is a good strategy in (the) long term. The economy should be able to generate jobs on its own and government should just introduce measures for growth of the economy,” said Joshi.
The Economic Survey 2009 showed that leakages in the welfare programmes have prevented the government’s schemes from fully reaching the needy.
“NREGA is a very good programme for inclusiveness, but it’s main problem is delivery. There is no clarity on what kind of jobs will be created and the programme is being abused as well. So the delivery is still lacking,” said Satya Poddar, tax partner for policy and advisory group, Ernst and Young.


The US has seen chemical weapons activity at a Syrian air base, the Pentagon has claimed.
It’s believed the substance seen was used in one of the previous deadly chemical attacks that killed innocent children.White House claims Assad is planning another chemical weapons attack
Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, said the activity at the Shayrat air base indicates ‘active preparations for chemical weapons use’.
The U.S. accused Syrian forces of launching a chemical attack from the base in April that killed dozens of civilians.
In response, President Donald Trump ordered the military to fire about 60 cruise missiles at the base.
The White House warned late Monday that Syrian President Bashar Assad and his military would pay a ‘heavy price’ for another chemical weapons attack.Royal Marine attacked girlfriend so savagely she jumped out of a window to escape
Assad’s government and his allies deny the allegation.
Earlier today, Metro.co.uk reported that the White House has shot a warning to Bashar Assad about potential evidence the Syrian leader was planning another chemical attack.
In an ominous statement from press secretary Sean Spicer, issued with no supporting evidence or further explanation, the US claimed to have ‘identified potential preparations’ for another chemical attack by Assad’s government.
The statement added that the potential predicted attack ‘would likely result in the mass murder of civilians, including innocent children’.


Clinton Wilkins and Todd Veinotte chat about how consumers can protect their finances with the stress test and the flexibility of a variable rate.
In this episode of Mortgage 101 with Clinton Wilkins and Todd Veinotte, as heard on CityNews 95.7 and CityNews 101.1, the guys talk to realtor James Dwyer and the three discuss the hot question: are house prices going up or down? Find out, along with the situation with new construction homes, mortgage rate increases, housing demand in Nova Scotia and Ontario, and so much more.
Mortgage 101 with Clinton Wilkins & Todd Veinotte: Are house prices going up or down?
Don’t feel like watching the video? Check out the transcript below.
Realtor James Dwyer is here to talk about the Halifax Market
Clinton Wilkins: [00:00:00:01] We have James Dwyer from Engel & Völkers here in Halifax, and we have James on the line. James, are you with us?
James Dwyer: [00:00:06:08] Yes, I am. Good day, gentlemen.
Todd Veinotte: [00:00:07:28] Good day. Good day. James, what’s it like out there? What’s the market been in Halifax? Has it been a pretty hot fall market?
James Dwyer: [00:00:16:00] Uh, well, no, the activity is down quite a bit in comparison to last year. So, you know, they were down about 37.5 per cent in volume. But the interesting thing is that median sale price has gone up for the second month in a row after the drop from the peak.
Are house prices going up or down?
So the lowest point we’ve reached was a median sale price of $430,000 we’re now sitting at $460,000. Got a couple of theories on that actually, with interest rates increasing rapidly, it’s creating a bit of a shock to the system and thus in turn, same thing on the seller side.
If they feel that the buyer confidence isn’t there, then they’re not listing. So what we’re seeing right now is that buyer activity is outperforming the listing side again. And I suspect that with a lot of buyers, it’s a situation where, you know, the desire to own a home and move forward with things is starting to drive that a little bit, considering that a lot of buyers kind of took the summer off after the first initial rate hike.
What is the demand for real estate like right now?
Clinton Wilkins: [00:01:17:19] Yeah, I think for at least what we’re seeing here on the mortgage side, James, that some people were really fatigued, I think from the last two years. As you know, so many properties, there were 20 plus offers and I think that was kind of disheartening.
What we’re seeing here is agreements are actually starting to come together and I think you kind of hit on it. There’s not as many transactions, but there are successful transactions happening. And it seems to us that we’re seeing, I don’t know if prices are down per say, but prices seem to not be going, as you know, over the list price. I think things are getting listed more at a realistic price or something. I don’t know, but can you speak to that a little bit?
What are the list prices like right now?
James Dwyer: [00:01:56:23] Yeah, I think it’s the evolution of the psyche of the buyer, right? So after going through a period of time where, you know, we’ve got very demotivating to constantly be losing and seeing how they sell at such high prices over the ask, you know, they’re now into a position where, you know, yes, they’re more conscious of things and it’s more realistic at the list prices
And, you know, they’re much more reserved, I guess, in the thought process of going over. But like I said, you know, with not enough inventory there, it’s definitely having a positive impact on home sellers right now for sure.
Todd Veinotte: [00:02:31:03] What can you tell us about new construction, James?
James Dwyer: [00:02:34:16] New construction seems to be chugging along well. We’re waiting on some data points to come out from here in Nova Scotia. But across the country, especially in Toronto, which is the ground zero, if you will, is from some heavy, heavy data for sure, but nothing at the local level just.
What’s the new construction home demand like?
Todd Veinotte: [00:02:55:10] I would think, though, sorry to interrupt you, James, but I would think that with the supply chains and the issues with costs and inflation and all of that, I would just think that for some people a new home construction would not be the best option right now, depending on the flexibility of their budget. What can you tell us about that?
James Dwyer: [00:03:14:24] Yeah. Yeah, we’ve actually seen a couple of builders locally start to kind of do some teaser pricing or bring down their pricing to kind of reflect the market. But at the end of the day, to what’s really hurting them on their side is cost construction is still not quite in line with things. And, you know, and that’s and that’s becoming a big challenge for them.
Clinton Wilkins: [00:03:37:25] And what we’re seeing is people have entered into some of these agreements six months ago, a year ago, a year and a half ago, two years ago. And now with the way that the mortgage rates have increased there, maybe not qualifying again with most consumers, they need to get their rates at 120 days before closing.
New construction is slowing down?
Are you seeing some buyers back out of their agreements that they entered into, you know, months or a year plus ago? You know, either due to financing or due to other economic challenges like inflation?
James Dwyer: [00:04:07:00] Not on my side of things. You know, within the industry, we do see a little bit of it, but it’s not what I would say, you know, headline worthy, if you will. The data, you know, it’s pretty in line right now with that. Of course, we do see a little bit of it, but not a substantial side.
I think the more important thing that came out yesterday was with permits from across the country. Like, people, builders applying for permits. And I think they’re down 17.5% for building permits across the country right now. So that’s definitely tells you that the new construction side of things, things are slowing.
Clinton Wilkins: [00:04:41:22] Yeah. That doesn’t surprise me at all. You know, I think the one challenge here in Halifax and in Nova Scotia is we still have more demand for housing than we do supply.
In Ontario, in some markets, you know, they’re down 10, 20, 30, 40% in terms of price, not even transaction. Obviously, we know the transactions are down, but the prices have certainly softened.
I don’t think we’re seeing that here. I think primarily we’ve had a very conservative market historically, one, two, three per cent price growth. Now, obviously, we know the last couple of years there’s been more growth due to the demand in the market, obviously, since COVID.
And I think maybe we’re getting into more of this balanced market, but there’s still, you know, an opportunity to have much more supply come online to kind of like appease that demand.
Are people selling their homes because of financial hardships?
James Dwyer: [00:05:26:00] I think you’re right on that. It’s you know, I was trying to look at it from a selling perspective and say, you know, who’s going to be kind of leading that charge into 2023 to sell homes. Right?
And obviously, with, you know, if anyone’s kind of locked in at a really good interest rate about, say, over two or three years, I mean, they’re not going anywhere. I mean why would you want to sell that and leave that kind of great little interest rate that you’re locked in for a period of time? But, you know, anything free to that?
You know, at the end of the day, I mean, you look at, say, January 2019 when the median sale price was $282,000 and now today we’re at $460,000. I mean, that’s still a substantial growth.
Clinton Wilkins: [00:06:05:02] It’s significant.
James Dwyer: [00:06:07:09] Although the market has dropped, it’s still a net positive for anyone who’s bought a home prior to that.
What’s happening with mortgage renewals?
Clinton Wilkins: [00:06:12:26] Yeah, I think so. And James, I was interviewed by BNN Bloomberg in November about clients that their mortgages are coming up for renewal, not so much in our province, but there were comments from professionals across this country that there may be more homes coming up for sale because clients are renewing and when their renewals are coming up, the rates are much higher today than they were, you know, five years ago, four years ago, three years ago, two years ago, even six months ago. So have you had any rumblings from clients that are listing that they’re listing their homes due to some financial hardship?
James Dwyer: [00:06:50:10] We are definitely seeing that in the marketplace. We’ve seen it a couple of times, especially anyone who’s in that position. So you kind of backtrack the time frame on when they bought the house. We do see it in the market right now, but I don’t think it’s kind of had a big effect here yet. It’s definitely coming because some of these renewals are quite substantial.
And you have to ask yourself, I mean, you know, if you know, I don’t know too many homeowners that would have that kind of disposable income to offset that. So it’s just easier for them to get out from underneath it. But it’s definitely on the horizon, and I think we’re going to see an uptick of that in the spring. I think we’re going to see an uptick in duplexes, triplexes and as well Airbnbs.
Clinton Wilkins: [00:07:34:17] I think just obviously with Nova Scotia, we know and I and obviously in Ontario and across the country, many provinces have limited the amount that rents can be increased. So I think we’re certainly landlords and small landlords have been impacted by that because their costs are higher, but they have nowhere to collect more income.
We have about a minute left, James, and I just want to kind of give you the last word. As we know, it’s financial literacy month in many households, the home is the biggest asset, but there’s all kinds of different real estate that people can invest in to increase their net worth. We’ll give you the final word. What financial literacy month in terms of increasing your asset, what is your best advice to clients?
Last advice for buyers and homeowners going into 2023
James Dwyer: [00:08:13:08] Well, I mean, I think going into 2023, we just you know, I think a lot of people have to be a bit more reserved in their approach on things. Ultimately, you know, having flexibility in the budget and be positive with cash flow, it’s going to be very important coming into the next year or two.
And so when it comes to say on the purchasing side, you know, even though you may be, you know, preapproved at a higher price point, make sure that what you’re purchasing is a good reflection of the budget.
Just because you can afford a higher or more expensive home does not necessarily mean that’s a positive thing, especially if we have any bit of a downturn that’s coming. So I would say just be very cautious. Have the research done, especially if you’re planning on purchasing, make sure that that list price is the correct price. And if you do have the offer over that, make sure it’s in line with the market.
You know, at the end of the day, you can’t fall in love with any house, especially in that type of a market, because, you know, it’s got to make sense. Got to make sense of the budget, make sense in the black and white and just be, you know, just be very persistent.
Todd Veinotte: [00:09:18:18] James, I hate to interrupt you, but we’re going to wrap it up. Thanks so much. Appreciate your insight as always, pal.
James Dwyer: [00:09:23:11] All right. Take care guys.
Todd Veinotte: [00:09:23:29] Okay. That’s James Dwyer. We’ll be right back.
If you have any questions, get in touch with us at Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team! You can call us at (902) 482-2770 or contact us here.


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It has been a while since I've posted anything. I have been making some jewelry, but not much stamping is going on. So here are a few things I've made in the past few months. Above pic is made from glass beads from Hobby Lobby, very springlike colors!
Orange sea glass.
Some agate beads with brown artistic wire.
Serpentine butterfly shaped bead.
This set is more coral than what it looks like in the pics, I matched them with a pale blue agate, and citron quartz.
More pendants with my signature spiral.

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Awarded with the Gouden Penseel 2019!
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Mijn wonderlijke oom
Illustrator and author: Yvonne Jagtenberg
The Jury Report:
“The unique thing about My wonderful uncle is that one hand that steered text and drawings. Both the style of drawing and the texts of Yvonne Jagtenberg are loose but accurate. Together they show in a convincing and sparkling way how liberating it is to do what you love to do, follow your own feeling, urge or imagination. That sounds like a 50s message that has been made completely topical again in the figure of Monsieur Hulot, the wonderful uncle.
The message is playful and implicit on the basis of everyday situations. Taking a walk with this wonderful uncle automatically becomes a tightrope walk on the curb. And a cop’s reprimand ends in a happy dance. As a child you will only have such a playful, inspiring uncle as a babysitter. The book is in every respect an ode to the power of the imagination. In addition to the loose lines that we know from earlier work, Yvonne used subtle areas of color in this book that become independent characters. For example, a building can get eyes that see everything and the glow of the table lamp changes into a safe dog bed.
The body language of the uncle and nephew he looks after refers in many ways to Jacques Tati’s silent films. And yet the book is more than a biopic. It is a plea for freedom, imagination and adventure. They make life richer than the fearful attitude of the parents. All these aspects together make My Wonderful Uncle a cheerful, challenging book that invites you to read and look at it several times. As timeless as the films on which it is based and therefore an encouragement to watch Tati’s films again. “

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There’s a long history of tuning the modest Fiat 500 into a fire-breathing hot hatch like Abarth’s classic examples or Pogea Racing shoving 405 horsepower (320 kilowatts) into the modern model. In the latest step in this great tradition, Motor1’s Italian pals at OmniAuto have discovered the ludicrous Fiat 500 Giannini at the Turin Motor Show.
The wide Fiat 500 features huge louvers over each wheel thanks to the carbon-fiber body kit. In front, huge spotlights stick out of the front, and there’s now a massive lower intake. An opening in the hood exposes the Öhlins shocks.
The Giannini matches its outrageous look with plenty of power. The Alfa Romeo 4C’s 1.75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder sits at the rear and makes 350 horsepower (261 kilowatts). The mill now spins the rear wheels. When the hatch opens, the Öhlins shocks are also on display.
In addition to the work on the suspension and engine, the brakes feature drilled and slotted discs in front and six-piston calipers clamp down on them.
According to OmniAuto, the firm behind the Giannini intends to build no more than 100 examples of this high-powered vehicle, and each one of them would cost around 150,000 euros ($168,230), depending on the level of a client’s customization. The clip of it below is in Italian but offers a great look at this steaming hot hatch.
The price isn't cheap, but being behind the wheel of this wild machine would likely be an amazing experience. The short wheelbase and tons of power at the rear would probably make it quite a handful, but the result would be a seriously quick trip through town.
Fiat's Abarth performance division doesn't offer the public anything this extreme. In the United States, the 500 Abarth's 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder makes 160 hp (119 kilowatts). The model recently benefited from a price cut, and the company added a new, optional styling package for it, too.


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NORTHAMPTON - The Planning Board granted a request last night by the Department of Public Works to build a structure at Spring Grove Cemetery to shelter the department's equipment.
The 3,200-square-foot barn will be a prefabricated, enclosed building that will house trucks and other machinery at night, according to Richard Parasiliti, the foreman of the Parks and Cemetery division.
The barn will protect the equipment from the weather and vandalism.
"It's to store equipment that is now parked outside to we can maintain it in working order," said Paulette Kuzdeba, the senior environmental planner for the Department of Public Works.
The equipment is used to maintain the city's parks as well as the cemetery.
Kuzdeba said the trucks are also used for snow plowing during winter storms.
Some board members had concerns about plans to install three 250-watt lights along the side of the building, saying that the glare will exceed zoning standards.
Board member Frances Volkmann said that the city should set an example for other projects by taking the extra step in being environmentally friendly.
"I don't think there should be a waiver from the new lighting ordinance," she said. "I don't care how they do it. I want more energy efficiency."
The board ultimately approved the plan with the condition that the department keep the lighting within established standards.


The Utangarðsmenn were a short-lived Icelandic punk band from 1979-81 that broke up just before the release of their second full length album when lead singer and Icelandic music icon Bubbi Morthens quit his own group. The rest of the band soldiered on, however, and took the name Bodies for their first and only release, a self-titled four-song 12″ EP that came out in 1982. Led by the talented guitarist Mike Pollock, who took over singing duties upon Morthens’ departure, all four of Bodies’ tracks were sung in English in an effort to make the band more marketable, though the simple folded paper jacket includes the lyrics in both English and Icelandic to stay connected to the locals. Pollock is a major Icelandic talent in his own right, having played with just about everyone in the country’s music scene as well as releasing his own solo material.
Bodies makes a strong move towards new wave, particularly the slower, darker version of the genre. The songs have a moody feel, though they still maintain a more traditional rock/pop sound – the band didn’t make the move toward synths like perhaps New Order or Depeche Mode did, with the only effects per se being used a little on the vocal tracks and perhaps the guitars in “Dear Suzie”. The lyrics are a touch on the melancholy side, as I’m sure you can gather from titles like “I’m Lonely” and “Never Mind,” and while side A definitely rocks harder, side B goes deeper.
I bought this at Lucky Records in Reykjavik last year, having passed on it the year prior. I’m glad I gave it a second chance (at Ingvar’s insistence), because it’s a solid piece of work. Heavy and slow, but not in a depressing kind of way as the strong beat keeps you anchored and connected to the songs. I’m not sure if you can find the vinyl anywhere outside of Iceland, but amazingly you can get not only the four songs on Bodies but also an additional six tracks on iTunes for $9.90. So if you’re a post-punk/early new wave fan, you have no excuse not to get online and at least listen to Bodies. You can thank me later.


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In his opening statement to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes full responsibility for recent security and privacy controversies.
"We didn't take a broad enough view of our responsibility, and that was a big mistake," Zuckerberg's statement says. "It was my mistake, and I'm sorry. I started Facebook, I run it, and I'm responsible for what happens here."
Zuckerberg will face the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. On Tuesday, he's testifying in a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees.
His appearance in Washington follows several weeks of revelations about how user data has been abused by third parties such as the shady data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica, and how malicious actors, like Russian-connected groups, such as the Internet Research Agency, have used it to interfere in elections.
Specifically, Zuckerberg acknowledges the Facebook platform's problems with "fake news, foreign interference in elections, and hate speech, as well as developers and data privacy."
His opening statement ran through the several steps Facebook is taking to counter election interference on the platform, and to improve user security and privacy. Facebook announced these measures over the past several weeks. For instance, the company last week noted that it was disabling a feature that let users look up other people by their phone number or email address. The feature, Facebook said at the time, was being abused by malicious actors who used it to scrape public profile information.
Zuckerberg's testimony clarifies that the company only found out that this feature was being abused two weeks ago. "When we found out about the abuse, we shut this feature down," his statement says.
Aside from the detail about the timing of that revelation, Zuckerberg's statement largely repeats the apologies and commitments for improvement that the CEO has made before. One controversy the letter does not mention is the way Facebook has been used in Myanmar to propagate hate speech and incite violence against Rohingya Muslims, a group facing an ethnic cleansing campaign.
It will be up to lawmakers to draw out further details about abuse of the Facebook platform and the company's actions.


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“The best way to get real enjoyment out of the garden is to put on a wide straw hat, hold a little trowel in one hand and a cool drink in the other, and tell the man where to dig.”
It’s very difficult to walk straight past a pond without stopping for a moment (or longer) to see what lives under the surface, to admire the plants or contemplate the ripples and reflections. About twelve years ago Mum and I dug a small pond in my old garden. It was fun and manageable and within weeks started to look well-established as the wildlife moved in.
In our new garden we have far more space and decided to be a little more ambitious. Far too big a job for us (with or without my Mum’s help!) so we got a professional in – our friend Lenny at Gardesi.
Two years ago we chopped out a big comma shape from the lawn for the Wedding Flowerbed. It was always our intention to cut out another for a pond and surrounding border so the two beds became a slightly asymmetric Yin and Yang. I wanted the pond to be a perfect circle in the round end of the comma, with the tail stretching off to the apple tree. I didn’t want it to look too formal but I wanted the edges to be neat and as we have used a lot of red brick in the garden we decided to edge it with brick.
Lenny set to work digging out a channel for a concrete base for the edging. As that was setting he started removing the turf for the border. The top soil in that part of the garden was surprisingly good so Lenny saved as much of the spoil from the excavation as possible. Lower down it was thick clay and flint which I didn’t want to keep! We put three shelves in at different depths for marginal plants and to help wildlife in and out. It is three metres wide and a metre deep at the lowest point. That should provide a good environment for all sorts of pond life. We don’t intend getting fish – we just want to see who arrives of their own accord!
The next step is to plant up the surrounding border which I would like to fill with warm coloured herbaceous plants and a few evergreens for winter interest. I have also ordered a Quince tree to put in the widest part of the border. I need to find a good aquatic nursery where I can source some non-invasive, native plants for the pond.
I will have to be patient though and wait for spring when the plants will be sprouting and I can select the healthiest specimens.

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OWWWW, OUCH, Ahhhhh, usually means you’re in pain – the look on your face says it all and the sound that comes from within is indicative of the depth of pain. All in all, pain is truly no fun. Getting out of bed some mornings can really be a challenge from deep tissue pain, joint pain, headaches, or bruise-like pain. Then there’s the deeper pain, like chest pain that has everyone on high alert diving for the nearest phone to call 911. If your body could talk, what would you say? Pain is a communication tool letting you know that your attention is needed – like if you lean up against the kitchen counter next to the stove and it’s hot, you’ll feel pain and alert your brain to move your hand or body away from potential injury. While you may not always feel grateful to your body for yelling at you after a bee sting or sending the shooting pain from your back all the way down to your toes, it is quite successfully communicating with you telling you that something is not right. The big question is … are you listening? There are different types of pain, or categories if you like; there’s acute pain and chronic pain. Acute is like you’ve stubbed your toe – it’s quick, happens suddenly, and has a limited duration. You can see the damage caused to cells and your immune system working to contain the trauma as your toe swells and turns colours from the bruise, but if you can’t see the acute damage because it’s internal damage to an organ if you are in a car accident or break a bone if you fall off your bike; damage to bone, muscle, organs can hurt like hell leading to tears and emotional stress. Chronic pain lasts longer and for whatever reason can’t resolve itself and is resistant to medical treatment. Chronic pain can be exhausting leading to more physiological consequences like depression and anxiety and a life of extra stress that no one wants to live.
Lives can be forever changed from debilitating pain to injury that happened from accidents, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve or neuropathic pain, muscular pain or joint pain, chest pain, back pain, postoperative pain, pain from cancer, headaches, and migraines – pain that I’ve suffered all my life, and pain from medical treatments like radiation. Acute pain that you feel in your throat, sinuses, or chest with a virus that takes over and has all your cells feeling like there’s a war going on inside your body can be scary at times, especially with all that is talked about during the pandemic. Then there’s the pain that you can’t see or touch; emotional and psychological pain from anxiety and depression, and emotional trauma. About 70% of people with chronic pain take medication, and after a while, that may not even work anymore. A friend just had hip surgery and oxycodone isn’t working for him and he’s beside himself. So while an incredibly broad subject to do a deep dive into, we have to start somewhere, and who better to start this topic with than Dr. Davis Brockenshire. This man sees pain every hour of every day with his patients as a Functional Medicine expert. Having started in chiropractic, his skills have evolved to look at the body and pain in particular from ALL angles. His unique approach is one that has crossed the border from Ontario into Michigan to have myself checked out and even taken my daughters for his muscle testing, treatment, and protocols that he teaches globally. Thankfully I get to call him a friend and I know that many of you have enjoyed our previous chats on episodes like What is booze doing to your body in episode 30, we did a deep dive into coffee in episode 53, men’s health in episode 79, NAFLD in episode 73, and the VERY popular vagus nerve part 1 and 2 episode 86 and 88. If you haven’t heard Dr. B speak, hold onto your hats and know that you’ll likely need to listen at least twice and let what he shares sink in, and the re-listen will go deeper. Welcome Dr. B.
The situation of becoming addicted to pain medication is a double whammy of unfortunate events, first having the pain needing the meds and then having to deal with the addiction piece makes for some life lessons, doesn’t it? It seems that there is no shortage of opportunities to understand ourselves better. I often suggest that clients look into Louise Hay’s Heal Your Life’s explanation of pain. While it can be controversial, what she says about Migraine certainly speaks to me: “Migraine headaches are created by people who want to be perfect and who create a lot of pressure on themselves. A lot of suppressed anger is involved…” it somehow gives an explanation that oddly feels empowering. Louise explains that Aches are a Longing for love. Longing to be held. Her take on addictions is running from the self. Fear. Not knowing how to love yourself. We know from DNA testing that there’s a genetic trait there with addiction, so here is the perfect collaboration that beautifully supports both science and a deeper understanding of how to deal with what Dr. B talked about earlier. We know it’s never one thing… coming at pain from all directions, while it might feel exhausting is in my experience the only way through.
While this is only the start of a conversation, I hope it was a valuable one. You’ll find the supplement recommendations over on liannephillipson.com that’ll take you over to sproutright.com – I promise I’m looking into merging my two sites, but it’s taking some time!
Thank you so much for being along and know that sharing this could seriously change someone’s life, so wherever you listen, find that rate button – give it 5 stars and then share it far and wide – put it on your social media channels, or share from liannephillipson and sproutright channels. Share it in your newsletters if you have one to send out or share via email with your contacts. Seriously, let’s give someone who is in pain a chance and a way out. So with that said please remember to EAT THIS one mouthful at a time.


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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Thanks for all the nice comments about the dresses. I'm really into dress making this season, just hope the weather improves somewhat so I can actually wear them one of these days. Not that it will stop me from making more, I already have a couple of new ones planned out ...
Knitting wise this has not been the best week. As you can see above, I decided to frog what I had of the Frock Camisole so far and start again. Not sure what happened but it was getting way too large, even if I'm knitting the smallest size. So now I'm doing some math and adjusting the pattern for fewer stitches and hope it turns out ok. It's a very easy pattern, mainly stockinette stitch in the round which for me doesn't work so well. You see, I knit the Portuguese way, with the yarn around my neck, and purling is so much easier than knitting when you do it that way.
So I decided it was high time to learn Continental knitting, and I've been watching this video over and over again trying to figure it out. It looks so easy, right ? I think I more or less got the hang of it after a zillion tries, but I have to do it somewhat slowly for now, and definitely I can't knit this way without looking at the needles (yet). For those of you who knit Continental, please tell me it gets much easier with practice, I'm needing some motivation here !


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I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed, but I’ve noticed since it was pointed out to me – that there is a lot of eye liner that is applied above the lash line, leaving a funny looking line of skin between the lashes and eyeliner.
I know, real minor stuff, but it’s so noticeable!
I think as I get older and need reading glasses to do stuff more and more, I try to be more careful about getting my eyeliner line pushed into my lashes.
The way I do this with a pencil eyeliner is from the top, push the liner into the lashes as I draw. On the bottom, or actually the interior of the upper eyelid, I take my pencil and draw and color in the spaces in between the lashes.
This way it leaves no question that there is no weird looking line-plus you have the added benefit of darker, thicker lashes. On a hot day you might forgo mascara with this look.
I also learned to do this with Laura Mercier’s tight liner–using the same technique, take your loaded brush and push into the upper outer and upper inner lash lines to get a nice intense line.
Having that funky bare line is right up there with tangerine lipstick and overly pink cheeks – so aging!


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Window boxes are a popular choice for urban gardeners due to their small size and efficient location.
But the options for what to plant window boxes can overwhelming to you, so we are here to help! Window boxes serve multiple purposes, from pure decoration and aesthetics to practical gardening.
In this article, we’ll look at three herbs and three decorative plants you should consider planting in your window boxes.
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Three Fantastic Herbs for Window Boxes
If you love to cook, you probably also love fresh ingredients. The best way to get fresh ingredients? Grow them yourself. And what better way to grow your own than have a supply of fresh herbs in a window box right outside the kitchen window? Now ingredients are within arms reach whenever you need them.
Basil is one of the most popular herbs to cook with which makes it just as popular to grow. If you are starting after the last frost before spring, then you can plant the seeds directly into your window box. To get a head start on your basil plants you can start the plants inside a few weeks earlier. As with many of these plants, you will need moist, well-draining soil. Trim the flowers off as they show up to increase the number of leaves you can use as well as preserve the flavor of the leaves.
Peppermint is useful for more than just cooking. As many people know, garden pests often do not like the smell of peppermint. By planting peppermint in your boxes, you get a great herb to use in the kitchen and a way to keep pests away at the same time. Peppermint (and it’s oil) can also be used in tea or other home remedies to help with congestion, digestion or relaxation. You can also use it in many different desserts. This plant is beneficial on so many levels and it should thrive in your window box.
Thyme is similar to peppermint in that it has many useful applications. It has similar medicinal value, and it is also frequently used to season along with other kitchen herbs. You can use it in soups or stocks to help bring out the flavors of the additional herbs and spices. Thyme will not grow too tall in your window box. It grows similar to a ground cover, which can help fill in a window box.
Three Decorative Plants for Window Boxes
If you don’t want an herb garden, or you have one and you are looking to add additional window boxes, then these next suggestions are for you. Ornamental window boxes are perfect to give your house a face-lift. Choose windows that are highly visible from the outside of your house to take advantage of the visual beauty these plants provide.
“Blazin’ Rose” Iresine
This plant looks gorgeous and adds some incredible color to the window box. Its bright red color and broad leaves are perfect to break up the green in your small garden. This plant can serve as an end cap to the window box, or a perfect backdrop. It will bloom in the spring and summer and help add color to the side or front of your house. It grows quite large, so plant this in a window box that can handle the growth.
White Licorice Plant
While iresine brought a bright and unusual red to your window box, white licorice does something more subtle. This plant has small, fuzzy leaves with a brilliant silver color that grow along the front of your window box. It serves as a great base as it overflows the front and sides of the planter. It stands out from the rest of the plants and help fill in the gaps at the same time.
“Angelface Blue” Angelonia Hybrid
Angelonia helps add more color to your window box, similar to the iresine mentioned earlier. It’s a tall narrow plant that has a brilliant purple color. This addition of a bright color and different shape can help bring together the different plants in your window box. Bright purple blooms poking out above the rest of the plants offer the perfect finishing touch. Angelonia is low-maintenance and it can survive dry conditions. Its scent will attract pollinators that can help your perfect window box flourish.
These six options for your window box are just the beginning of your window box adventure. Find what works best for you. If you love to cook, then a window box outside the kitchen window full of your favorite herbs is probably your best option. A window box full of beautiful and colorful plants can also serve as an easy way to beautify the outside of your house. Pick one (or do both) and get started on your box!
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White, who had two years remaining on his contract, was not anticipating being released. “It would be a tragedy if I had to leave,” he told the AJC’s Jeff Schultz just last week. White, who was on his way to Belize, texted back, “I’m out of the country.”
White was set to make base salaries of $2.75 million in 2016 and $3 million in 2017. His release saves the team $2.45 million against their salary cap.
After a #26 finish (standard) in 2014, White's production fell off a cliff in his age 34 season. Leonard Hankerson took a good portion of his targets early in the season, and White just never got going despite staying pretty healthy the entire year. We'll be keeping an eye on the Falcons this offseason -- they are desperate for weapons to complement Matt Ryan and Julio Jones.


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The past couple of years, Pew Charitable Trusts — an advocacy class, not to end up being confused with the Pew data heart — has actually orchestrated a campaign to quash the payday lending markets. Their particular playbook directly aligns thereupon associated with Center for Responsible financing while the federal buyers Financial defense agency.
Pew known as it “a long delinquent step toward reforming their state’s cash advance sector.” But what the bill in fact does is enable it to be almost impractical to create brief financing.
Just how restrictive is the bill? It places arbitrary limits from the loan course, the money number of debts, the interest rate recharged about loan, additionally the way interest percentage is calculated.
All these systems is likely to make they extremely problematic for countless Ohioans to obtain whatever plainly desire: smaller debts to tide all of them over for a few days.
When Ohio legislates these debts off presence, that demand don’t disappear completely. Individuals will don’t have any alternatives but to resort to more pricey and burdensome choice.
Pew — and lover companies such as Ohioans for Payday Loan change — combat these financial loans by characterizing lenders as predators that cost triple-digit interest rates to snare people in financial obligation traps. Doubtless some bad stars occur, however the overwhelming greater part of payday loan providers – much like the almost all nonfinancial businesses – do not take part in scam.
Particularly, lenders never earnestly seek out people that can’t repay their unique debts. Those people that function like that cannot stay-in companies lengthy.
Scholastic studies and all of sorts of buyer reviews demonstrate that the conventional payday loans customer isn’t any trick. He knows exactly what sort of debt he’s getting into and is also completely eager and in a position to pay for it.
The customer Financial security agency’s very own grievance databases aids this notion: Four numerous years of raw (i.e., entirely unverified) grievances detailed not as much as one tenth of 1 percentage for the amount of yearly payday loan visitors.
Ohioans for payday loans Reforms, including, claims that, “Payday loans in Ohio are most expensive during the country, with an astounding common apr (APR) of 591percent. These short-term, high-priced financing can trap hardworking Ohioans in a cycle of personal debt.”
Advocacy teams misuse the APR principle in 2 relevant steps. Initial, they insist that most charges https://worldpaydayloans.com/payday-loans-oh/mansfeild/ and expenses – actually non-interest fees – needs to be included in the APR calculation. (The Ohio home statement requires this process.)
By this logic, financial overdraft fees is run through an APR computation, and anyone who overdraws their particular profile by $1 was vunerable to an APR of more than 1,000 %.
Second, the APR signifies the interest someone will pay throughout a-year due to compounding, the method wherein interest is included with delinquent principal. In a typical circumstances, payday loan visitors usually do not borrow for a complete seasons, and interest expenses dont compound.
In other words, the APR was meaningless for an instant payday loan: a consumer exactly who will pay $25 to borrow $100 for a fortnight will pay a fee for a price of 25 %.
Payday Lending a?Reforma? in Kansas Might Just Run Dry These Needed Financing
Irrespective, it is simply impossible for just about any alternative party to objectively believe that loan providers include battery charging buyers way too much with regards to their providers. Policymakers should focus on this presumption instead of attempting to set arbitrary interest rate caps and opportunity limitations that restrict people from acquiring the credit they require.
Regarding national top, the Trump administration short-circuited the CFPB’s fight payday lenders compliment of Richard Cordray’s decision to run for Kansas governor. But Governor Kasich has employed Zach chance, certainly Cordray’s previous elder analysts, and Ohio’s ruling lessons appears to be using exact same adversarial approach to the industry.


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If you are a healthcare professional, the IHS Loan Repayment Program may be of interest to you. This program helps healthcare professionals repay their student loans in exchange for working in an underserved area for two years. In this blog post, we will discuss how to qualify for the IHS Loan Repayment Program and what you need to know about it.
What is the Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program?
The IHS Loan Repayment Program is a federal loan repayment program that is designed to help health professionals repay their educational loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to serve in an Indian Health Service facility.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To qualify for the IHS Loan Repayment Program, you must:
-Be a U.S. citizen or national
-Have a health professions degree from an accredited institution
-Have outstanding student loans
-Work full-time in an underserved area for at least two years
If you meet all of the above criteria, you may be eligible for up to $50,000 in loan repayment assistance. This money can be used to repay your student loans, covering up to 100% of the principal and interest.
If you are interested in applying for the IHS Loan Repayment Program, we encourage you to visit their website or contact their office for more information. Be sure to read the program requirements carefully and gather all the necessary documentation before you apply.
How to apply for the IHS Loan Repayment Program?
If you meet all of the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the program by filling out an online application. You will need to provide documentation of your student loans, as well as proof of U.S. citizenship or nationality. Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted by an IHS representative to discuss the next steps in the process.
What are the benefits of the IHS Loan Repayment Program?
The IHS Loan Repayment Program provides many benefits for participants, including up to $50,000 in loan repayment assistance, the opportunity to work in underserved communities, and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to improve the lives of those in need. If you are interested in a career in the medical field and have student loans to repay, the IHS Loan Repayment Program may be a great option for you.
What are the drawbacks of the IHS Loan Repayment Program?
The main drawback of the IHS Loan Repayment Program is that it requires a two-year commitment to work in an underserved community. This may not be feasible for everyone, especially if you have family or other obligations that tie you to a specific location. Additionally, the program is only available to U.S. citizens and nationals, so if you are not a citizen or national, you will not be able to participate.
Despite the drawbacks, the IHS Loan Repayment Program is a great way for health professionals to get their student loans paid off while also serving in underserved communities. If you think this program may be a good fit for you, we encourage you to learn more and apply today.
What is the interest rate for the IHS Loan Repayment Program?
The interest rate for the IHS Loan Repayment Program is 0%.
What is the repayment term for the IHS Loan Repayment Program?
The repayment term for the IHS Loan Repayment Program is two years.
Can I apply for the IHS Loan Repayment Program if I am not a U.S. citizen?
No, you must be a U.S. citizen or national to qualify for the IHS Loan Repayment Program.
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If you fail to complete your service obligation, you will be required to repay the full amount of the loan, plus interest.
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If you search Google for Ladyboy shows in Bangkok, you’d have to scroll down towards the bottom of the page, where Calypso Cabaret Show @Asiatique The Riverfront sits quietly among the other links, waiting for you to realize that they are not a typical ladyboy performance. You won’t see them in a random Thai bar, strutting their stuff on a bar top, hoping for a miserly tip, while you’re trying to catch the score of the latest soccer match on a telly nearby.
They are just too classy for that!
…never catering to clichéd expectations of what and how a show should be. Passionately fighting prejudices with that purebred CALYPSO mantra of quality: class, style and taste.” (Calypso Cabaret Show)
Something told me that seeing this show while in Bangkok would be the highlight of my time there and I couldn’t have been more right. It just took a little convincing for my hubby and his family who were visiting us all the way from Montana and were still a bit jet lagged. I said that we were going to see one of the best transgender shows in SE Asia, which was followed with questions about sexuality and gender. I should have just quoted Calypso’s plain and simple phrasing:
Calypso’s female performers are transgender people, born as boys, morphed by their genuine need to live as a female, to look like a woman.” (Calypso Cabaret Show)
While the performances featured more masculine and very feminine performers, the juxtaposition definitely made it harder to believe that all 70 of them were once born as boys.
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But….how can they….where do they hide…..why do they….?
Lot’s of questions were swirling around as we watched the show, but one thing was clear – they are so good! as performers and true artists of their unique craft, which has been around since 1988, 364 days a year, 2 shows a night!!!
Costumes were very intricate and beautiful, the choreography was complex and entertaining, lip syncing was spotty (but what do you expect in their 2nd language!), the ideas were well executed and just when you thought you’ve seen the best number, there were more that followed it (and with less skin!).
Our favorite was probably a performance of a Japanese Geisha, which was done by a very talented actor and dancer, who had a great comedic timing and had the audience at the palm of HER hand.
There were also a few numbers that featured costumes, music and styles from various parts of the world, such as Korean, Greek, Indian, Japanese and more!
Sadly, the show only lasted for 1.5 hours and we happened to be a bit late (thanks Bangkok Friday night traffic). We did enjoy a complimentary beverage that came with our tickets (around $28 pp). For an additional fee, you’re also able to enjoy a Thai traditional performance and Thai dinner at the theater prior to the main show(around $18 pp). Afterwards, the audience has a chance to meet some of the performers and snap a memento with them or of them, while the others are probably busy getting ready for their second show.
The Asiatique at Riverfront complex is quite impressive, with restaurants, shops and cafes that surround the Cabaret Theater. It’s worth checking out if you’re looking for something else to do in the area or while shopping for souvenirs and knick knacks.
Calypso Cabaret Show @Asiatique Riverfront
2194 Chareonkrung 72-76 Rd., Wat Prayakrai,
Bangkorlaem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel. +66 2 688 1415-7
Where to stay while in Bangkok

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Law Experts In Imo State Tackle Governor Rochas Okorocha Over Abuse Of The Constitution In Appointing House Of Assembly Members As Local Govt Chairmen
Some lawyers in Imo State weekend faulted the recent appointment of the members of the Imo State House of Assembly as the Local Government Caretaker Committee chairmen by Governor Rochas Okorocha.
Governor Okorocha had penultimate weekend appointed the 27 lawmakers as the caretaker chairmen of the 27 council areas of the state.
He also appointed the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Acho Ihim and member representing Owerri North state constituency, Hon. Chukwuemeka Lloyd as the chairman and member of task force committee on motor parks management respectively.
This is even as the members representing Isu and Ideato South State Constituencies, Mrs. Ngozi Obiefule and Hon. Ikechukwu Amuka were appointed as the chairmen task force on street trading and task force on environmental sanitation respectively.
Six members of the Assembly, who are of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declined to accept the offer saying it was unconstitutional to combine their duties as lawmakers with that of the executive.
Speaking in separate interviews with The UNION, the lawyers declared that the appointments were illegal and a plot by the governor to mortgage the legislators. According to Chief Uche Edozie Nwaugo, the appointment was an affront on the constitution and “remain unconstitutional because there is separation of powers among the three arms of government with regards to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
“It only goes to show that Governor Rochas Okorocha is belittling the members of the Imo State House of Assembly. He has continued to show his disdain and disregard for the constitution. That is why he continues to ridicule it”, Nwaugo said.
He also said that by reducing the speaker and members of the state House of Assembly to mere motor park task force committee chairman and members was even more insulting irrespective of how much they were envisaging making from such exercise.
Nwaugo, who was a third republic commissioner for agriculture in the state, said by accepting the positions, the speaker and the members of the state house of assembly had compromised their constitutional position of making good laws and checkmating excesses of the executive.
“By this action, the speaker has now allowed himself to be made a messenger to the executive arm of the state government and the people of the state expect him and the lawmakers to relinquish their positions and reject the appointments”, he said.
Former state publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Enyinna Onuegbu, said lawmakers who accepted the appointments to serve as task force members and Local government caretaker committee chairmen were a disappointment to the people of the state.
He threatened to sue the governor and the members of the state house of assembly if they did not revoke or reject the appointments, because according to him, “It is either they resign their position or we will use the court to declare their seats vacant.
“As a lawyer, I am disappointed in the members for accepting the appointment just for the purpose of being seen to be spending government money.
I am (also) disappointed in the leadership of the House of Assembly, who are determined to show so early in their four-year tenure that they are the governor’s apron spring. “The members of the House of Assembly are legislators and not a branch of the executive.
Having been elected into office, you cannot appoint such an elected person into position that is elective or appointive. “The House of Assembly is supposed to be a house that screens those who are to head the local government in a transitional arrangement in the absence of elected executive chairmen. (Therefore) it is illegal.
A situation where the elected members of parliament take up another appointive position from the executive, the House of Assembly will now be unable to do the oversight function that the legislature does over the activities of local government.
“In other words, they are now the ones executing the budgets of the local government and the ones checkmating themselves in terms of oversight functions. That is also wrong.
“Thirdly, by accepting that appointment, they have clearly mortgaged their conscience to the whims and caprices of the executive led by Governor Okorocha. They can no longer be in a position to do their jobs as the watchdog of the executive.
“Fourthly, the House of Assembly is supposed to pass the budget of a state and that of the local government in the absence of a local government legislative council.
In other words, by leading the local government, the house of assembly will now be in a position to present the budget to themselves and approve it for themselves.
“Finally, the question is: are the members of the house of assembly the only people that are fit to be appointed as the local government administrators. Rochas is only trying to get them to soil their hands so that they will not have any moral ground to question the activities of the executive branch of the government.
That is why we are against it”, he said. Onuegbu also expressed disappointment on the speaker, Hon. Ihim, for descending so low to take up the position of task force committee on motor park management.
“He is the biggest joke of this dispensation. How can number three citizen of the state accept the appointment to serve as motor parks task force chairman. It is ridiculous”, he said.
Also speaking, chieftain of All Progressives Congress in the state, Chief Basil Nnaoma Chukwu, said though the governor’s action was illegal, he might have a reason for the appointments.
“Constitutionally, the roles of legislators are to make laws, perform oversight functions and checkmate the excesses of the executive among other roles spelt out in the constitution. The three arms of the government—legislature, executive and judiciary—act as checks and balances to one another.
“So, these three months now that they are to be saddled with and take care of the affairs of the local government areas, the volume of assignments given to them is highly demanding.
These things are going to impinge on their constitutional duties of making laws for good governance and peace and development in Imo State. “I don’t know the reason why the governor did that. But I don’t think it is what the constitution demands”, Chukwu said.
On the statement of the deputy that their action was backed by law, the APC chieftain said accepting to serve as local government caretaker chairmen was not part of their oversight function.
– Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri

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Actors Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have impressive on-screen chemistry as Jamie and Claire Fraser in the popular Starz series Outlander—so impressive that some fans think they're a couple in real life as well.
In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Balfe reflects on those rumors, sharing that there is a small group of Outlander fans who think her marriage to music producer Tony McGill is fake. Some have even gone so far as to call the church where they were married in 2019, seeking proof.
“When you have a kid, you become really protective,” Balfe told Vanity Fair. “I don’t want those crazies—because that’s what they are—I just don’t want them talking about him.”
“It’s sad, because you meet the loveliest people who are fans of the show and they’re super supportive and they do the nicest things—and then you have that little thing, which just taints it,” she said.
Balfe is choosing to keep her son, who was born last year, out of the public eye, and has yet to reveal his name. When she announced his arrival, she simply shared an image of his hand on social media.
"I’ve been off socials for a while as I was taking some time to enjoy cooking up this little human …. We are so grateful for this little soul ….that he chose us as his parents," Balfe wrote at the time.
She continued: "I’m in awe of him already and can’t help stare and wonder at all the possibilities of who he will become, where he will go and what he’ll do on the big adventure of his life."
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Newsletter – February 17, 2021
AIR FREIGHT UPDATES
Forwarders and airlines get set for Unicef mass vaccine distribution plan
Six global forwarders will ultimately determine the rates paid to airlines by Unicef for vaccine distribution.
Yesterday, 16 airlines announced they had signed MoUs with Unicef to support its global vaccination plan.
The agreements, which last five years, do not include pricing, according to the UN children’s organisation. Read more here (login required).
Air freight charter volumes soar due to ocean congestion, PPE surge and Brexit
Leading air charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) recorded spectacular growth in its cargo activity in January and the trend has continued into the current month, with a threefold rise this year driven by sea freight supply chain issues, a resurgence in personal protective equipment, and post-Brexit uncertainty. Read more here.
If drones can deliver Starbucks, what’s taking so long for packages?
If you live in Fayetteville, North Carolina, you can now have Starbucks delivered — not quite in your backyard yet, but soon perhaps.
An Israeli drone company, Flytrex, has been testing drone delivery in North Carolina, delivering items from restaurants in the Holly Springs Towne Center to a pickup location within a five-minute drone flight. Starbucks, Dairy Queen Blizzards, pastries and light meals are among the menu items. Read more here.
Amazon Air paves way for third-party delivery
Amazon’s (NASDQ: AMZN) private cargo airline will nearly double the number of flights operated in a year by this summer as it rapidly grows its fleet, laying the groundwork for significant expansion of next-day delivery options and potentially hauling third-party shipments, researchers at DePaul University say.
Amazon’s air network has evolved to the point that in the next 18 months it could begin shipping packages of goods not purchased on the Amazon platform, the authors predict in a report released Tuesday. Read more here.
OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES
Major economic and logistics impacts for Quebec and Ontario businesses that use the Port of Montreal
Montreal, February 17, 2021 — As the negotiation process is currently suspended and the truce between the dockworkers’ union CUPE 375 and the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) draws to a close, and in the context of an unprecedented pandemic that the Canadian economy must continue to face, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) hopes that the parties will quickly reach an agreement to avoid a new work stoppage by the dockworkers. Already, the Port of Montreal’s user companies and clients are feeling the impacts. Read more here.
China’s megaports strengthen grip on box trade
China’s centrality to global trade was further emphasised in 2020 when its leading container hubs continued to record volume growth despite Covid-19 supply chain disruptions.
Chinese ports occupy six of the top eight spots in Alphaliner’s ranking of the world’s top 25 container ports by volume in 2020, although some of the country’s second-tier ports did see volumes slide. Read more here.
Maersk will operate the world’s first carbon neutral containership by 2023 in big methanol breakthrough
Maersk today officially fast-tracked its decarbonisation plans, with a methanol-fuelled 2,000 teu feeder vessel set to be ordered this year to begin operating in 2023. The world’s largest container line also said today that all future Maersk owned newbuildings will have dual fuel technology installed. Read more here.
Seafarer shortage warning post-pandemic
The global crew change crisis could lead to a shortage of seafarers if exhausted crew choose to leave the shipping industry rather than risk another long period trapped at sea, the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) has warned.
Rear Admiral (retired) Peter Brady, MAJ director general, advised of the potential danger to the shipping industry if there is a mass exodus of crews from their seagoing jobs to take up shore-based employment which gives them more time with their families. Read more here.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS- GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Truckers join protests in Myanmar adding to pressure on supply chains
Truckers join protests in Myanmar adding to pressure on supply chains. Mass political protests from an emerging civil disobedience movement has caused further freight disruption in Myanmar. … “Some shipping lines have pushed back their vessel arrival dates, with delays of about three days at Yangon port.” Read more here (login required).


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Welcome to Ellington Park
In 2021 the park was lovingly restored and improved by The Friends of Ellington Park and Thanet District Council with the support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, creating a new multipurpose café and toilet building, new playground and pathways, fully restored terrace, balustrades and bandstand and heritage planting. Information signs can be found around the park for visitors to enjoy the rich history.
The Wildlife Garden and Bookshop
The wildlife garden and pond was established in 2013 and promotes a natural habitat by creating a home and feeding ground for animals and insects to enjoy and thrive. The bookshop and wildlife garden are managed by The Friends of Ellington Volunteers. Look out for our regular bookshop opening times!
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The café and toilets are open six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday) 10am -4pm (later in the summer). The café serves hot and cold food and drinks with seating in and outside. One of the toilets has a baby changing facility and is wheelchair accessible.
The Friends of Ellington Park have a Facebook group Friends of Ellington Park | Facebook
We also have a Facebook page for our Friends of Ellington Park Events The Friends of Ellington Park Events | Ramsgate | Facebook
Please enjoy and use the park and be mindful of other users. Help us to keep the park safe by keeping aggressive dogs on leads and keep all dogs out of the wildlife area. Please keep the park clean by putting litter in the bins provided. There are also dog mess bins for dog owners to dispose of the waste responsibly.


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RV: 19-2 ESPN NCAAB POWER PLAY + 19-2 NBA BONUS
Kentucky vs. Alabama,
01/22/2013 21:00 EDT,
Score: 55 - 59
Point Spread: +3½/-110 Alabama
On Tuesday the SEC Play is on Alabama. Game 530 at 9:00 eastern. Alabama will be a tougher game then some of the weaker teams Kentucky managed to get past on the road recently. The Crimson have played a slightly tougher schedule and are ranked right behind Kentucky in the RPI. Bama is a solid 4-1 vs teams ranked from 50 to 100 in the RPI. Kentucky has struggled failing to cover in 6 of 9 vs winning teams and going just 1-3 ats in conference and failing to cover 3 of this season after shooting 50% or higher last out. Alabama looks to getting on a roll and have won 4 of 5 this month. They may have been looking ahead to this one after escaping with a close win on Saturday here. The cappers is the 19-2 straight mark Alabama bring in at home in games where the posted total is 120 to 130. We will Back Bama and take the points in this ESPN Battle.
On Tuesday the NBA Totals Play is on the Under in the OKC at LA. Clippers game. Rotation numbers 507/508 at 10:35 eastern. This is a big matchup tonight between 2 teams with top records in the league. The game should be a closely contested game played a little tighter than most. There is totals system that has cashed 19 of 21 times that applies to this game as we want to play the under for road dogs with 1 day of rest at +4 or less that scored 110 or more points as a road favorite of 4 or less in their last game, while shooting 45% or higher. These games tend to average around 185 points. The Thunder have played under all 5 times this season on the road when the posted total is 200 to 204.5 and both times they have been made a dog. We will back the Under in this one.

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