Michelle Obama wishes she was Beyoncé Knowles.
The First Lady of the United States says that if she wasn’t heading the White House in Washington D.C with American
President Barack Obama, she would love to be a music artist.
She told People: “Gosh, if I had some gift, I’d be Beyoncé. I’d be some great singer.”
Michelle made the claim in a new interview with the magazine when asked if there was any celebrity or world figure with whom she’d switch lives.
She added: “The power of music, being able to play an instrument… It looks like musicians just have the most fun.”
Her complimentary comments come over a month after Beyoncé published a note praising the mother of Malia and Sasha.
The ‘Love On Top’ singer described her as a role model for her daughter with Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, and said the politician’s wife is “the ultimate example of a truly strong African-American woman”.
She wrote: “She is a caring mother, she’s a loving wife, while at the same time, she is the FIRST LADY!!!!! No matter the pressure, and the stress of being under the microscope – she’s humble, loving and sincere.”
“Michelle, thank you so much for every single thing that u do for us – I am proud to have my daughter grow up in a world where she has people like you to look up to.”
TETFund urges universities to utilise research grants
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has assured that approvals for research grants would be doubled in 2021.
TETFund Executive Secretary, Prof Suleiman Bogoro, said the approvals would be increased from over 128 made in 2020.
Bogoro said the approvals would be made public once the Board of Trustees gives its nod.
He disclosed this when a contingent of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPS, Kuru, Senior Executive Course 43, 2021, visited him in Abuja on Tuesday.
Bogoro said qualified institutions will draw a maximum of N50 million research grants from the N7.5 billion National Research Fund, NRF.
The TETFund boss said in the 2021 budget, which is awaiting approval, the agency will fund the establishment of more molecular labs and research on gene sequencing and phytogenic medicine, as well as vaccine research and production, as a key area of unravelling the lethal covid-19 pandemic.
According to him, under the instruction of President Muhammadu Buhari, the fund provided research intervention between N250 to N300 million to set up at least a quarter of the molecular labs established in the country.
“We discovered that those facilities are helpful for both research and clinical purposes and the facilities will help sustain medical research in the country.”
The TETFund boss also stated that the funds were meant for some medical research institutes and colleges for the purpose of research.
Noting that most university lecturers in the country currently have PhDs, Bogoro stressed that only 40 per cent of university lecturers had PhDs nine years ago.
He added that by 2015, over 60 per cent of lecturers in Nigeria’s universities acquired PhDs.
Bogoro pointed out that TETFund provided over 80 per cent of libraries in public tertiary institutions across the country.
Boko Haram: Buhari expresses shock over death of President Idriss Deby of Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby of Chad on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers.”
Buhari said the late Deby played a vital role in the fight against Boko Haram.
In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president described the late Chadian leader “as a friend of Nigeria who had enthusiastically lent his hand in our efforts to defeat the murderous Boko Haram terrorists that have posed grave security challenges not only for Nigeria, but also our African neighbours, particularly Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republic.”
He said: “I’m deeply shocked and devastated by the sudden death of Idriss Deby on the battle front to defend the sovereignty of his country.
“The late Deby had played a very active role in our regional joint collaboration in the military campaign against the Boko Haram terrorists.
“The death of Deby will surely create a big vacuum in the efforts to jointly confront the Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province.”
While condoling with the people of Chad and their new leader, President Buhari called for greater collaboration to defeat the terrorists.


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Presenting Information About Their Income
When applying for Medicaid, the first determining factor is the claimant’s income. The health insurance coverage is available according to the claimant’s income level. They must have an income that is close to the poverty line to be approved, and they must send in paystubs for at least one month to provide evidence of their income, according to realtimecampaign.com
Providing Details About Their Household
Caseworkers must review the total number of household members that live in the home with the claimant. The details must show the total income for everyone who lives with the applicant and provides financial support. However, it is possible for more than one household to live in one property.
The Medicaid agency must determine what household members earn an income and how they contribute to the overall expenses of the property and the care of the claimant. California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Federal Approval of Medicaid Funding for Expanded COVID-19 Testing for Low-Income Students to help them access low-cost health insurance as needed.
Is The Claimant Married?
The Medicaid Agency needs to know if the claimant is married. If they are married, the agency needs details about their spouse’s income, too. They must send in pay stubs for their spouse to help the caseworker calculate their total household income.
If the claimant is a child, the parents must send in proof of their income. If a stepparent is living in the home, the laws do not require information about the stepparent’s income. However, some counties may require the information.
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When filing an application for Medicaid, it is vital for the applicant to provide information about any medical treatment they have received in the last three months. Medicaid can cover these expenses if they were not paid by the claimant or the claimant’s parents. This includes doctor’s visits, emergency care, surgeries, and medication. Some counties may reimburse the claimant or their parents if they paid these expenses out of pocket. Applicants who need more information about coverage can visit this blog link now.
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Residents living in California may qualify for Medicaid coverage according to their income level. Insurance coverage is available to low-income individuals and families that need healthcare coverage. By applying for the insurance, the claimant determines if they are eligible for coverage.

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Super Auto Reviews – The next-era Mazda Diesel recently created its community very first in the 2016 Los Angeles Motor unit Show. New Mazda Diesel 2018 MY gotten new exterior and interior design. Mazda’s very best-selling version is because of embrace a changed model of your 2.2-liter a number of-tube. It will likely be supplied in the U.S. for the first time. In the event it initially appeared in 2012, the Diesel unveiled a muscle and interesting design put together with outstanding performance and well-defined coping with. The next era is already here to improve its famous attributes without delivering revolutionary alterations. When it comes to 2018 Mazda Diesel, it is actually appointed to go on transaction in Feb 2017 on the Japanese market place. The rest of the entire world market segments will follow in the spring of the same season. Now, the diesel-driven version is expected to arrive within the next 50 % of 2017.
2018 Mazda Diesel Redesign
When it comes to the sheet aluminum, the 2018 Mazda Diesel redesign gives generally evolutionary changes that give this design a sharper undertake the previously streamlined-looking KODO design terminology. The latest front-end now sporting activities a huge fine mesh grille frameworked from a chrome strip. Compared to the recent design, the brand new one particular comes with a green house reduce and lengthier by 10 mm. The front and back monitor come broader than well before. The design also offers better awareness on account of the A-pillars simply being forced back an additional 35 mm. The entire exterior comes as a downsized edition from the design launched using the desirable CX-9. Because of this, the newly designed Diesel is able to show up equally fitness and innovative concurrently. Mazda will even bring in a whole new Soul Red-colored Crystal body color that is representative of an progression within the brand’s color techniques.
Due to the adjusted underpinnings, the 2018 Mazda Diesel offers an improved driving a car practical experience. The version also benefits from the use of extremely-higher-tensile metal. It offers it torsional rigidity increased by 15.5 pct, whilst a brand new column-kind electronic directing program improves the SUV’s steering reaction. One of the more well known enhancements contains Mazda’s new G-Vectoring management process. This system works together with the SkyActiv engine collection, delivering a generally increased traveling encounter.
When it comes to gas collection, the 2018 Mazda Diesel uses the same 2.-liter and 2.5-liter engines located in the outbound product. Their energy output is going to be scored at 155 and 184 horse power, respectively. As said before, the 2.2-liter diesel four-cylinder is likely to make its debut about the U.S. market, making 173 hp and very amazing 310 lb-feet of torque. You will see each front side-tire generate and-wheel drive to choose among. This model is anticipated to keep the manual gearbox solution which is at the moment available.
Following the 2018 Mazda Diesel redesign, this remarkably well-known SUV will end up a far more eye-catching selection in this crowded sector. Within our opinion, it would have what is needed to outdo the loves of your Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape/Kuga, Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V.

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The kids and I had a wonderful weekend in St. Louis. It is always so much fun to see Mimi & Papa as well as my siblings, their spouses, and my nephews.
Friday night, I retained Mimi & Papa's babysitting services so that I could go over to my sister's house and help her prepare for Eli's first birthday party. As a working mom (nights as an awesome ICU nurse)of two little ones, she has her hands full! I was able to help her out with some light cleaning while she ran to the grocery store (childless...always a blessing). Without my own two underfoot, her husband and I were able to get the house organized in short order. When I returned to my parents' home, this is what I found...
(My photo does not do it justice as 1) I'm not that great of a photographer, and 2) I had something on the lens of my camera!) It is a princess castle, with tower included, created by my four-year old. My mom asked Mary to leave it up for me to see when I got home because she thought it was so creative. And it is. Apparently, while constructing this castle she insisted on using every single wooden block shape that came with the set.
Coincidentally, when I returned home this weekend, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my good friend, Gillian, had created and published her blog. It is beautifully created and captures the essence of her personality. If you love horticulture, history, and beauty please visit The Middle Lands. One of Gillian's recent posts has to do with the significant role that play has on both brain development and social interation. As an educator, I have long known this to be true and so I am tickled pink when I see my children expressing themselves creatively or using their vast imaginations during play.
The birthday party was held on Saturday. We couldn't have asked for better weather. Low 70s, low humidity, and low noise-level as we were able to shoo all the cousins for some outdoor play! We had a wonderful time celebrating with the birthday boy, my family and my sister's in-laws. Oh what fun to be one!
Sunday meant the return trip home to Kansas City, but not before we went to Mass and then out for Chinese with Mimi & Papa. After lunch, the kids did puzzles and "read" books while I packed the car. I "caught" Benjamin reading the latest issue of my creating Keepsakes magazine. Perhaps we have a future grpahic artist in our family...or maybe he just loves all the pictures of cute babies and kids!

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By the Staff of the Princeton Summer Journal and written by Jhoana Flores, Jarlem Lopez Morel, and JC Villon.
New Yorkers don’t want their mayor running for president in 2020. In a survey of 154 New Yorkers, nearly three out of four voters said they are not happy Bill de Blasio is participating in the presidential election.
The survey results contradict de Blasio’s claims that his time running the biggest city in America means he should be elevated to the White House. De Blasio, who announced his campaign in May, is one of two dozen Democrats in the race. He has been polling at one percent or lower nationwide. Many New Yorkers told The Princeton Summer Journal they disapprove of not just his presidential campaign, but also his work as mayor of New York City.
“He isn’t worried about New York because he’s too concerned about his campaign for president,” said Kristie Summers, 20, from the Bronx. “If he can’t be a mayor, how can he be president?” She was one of many New Yorkers who said de Blasio has neglected his mayoral responsibilities to the city and as a result cannot rise to the challenges of the 2020 presidential race.
New Yorkers of both political parties disapprove of de Blasio. When asked if they approve of the job he is doing as mayor, slightly over half of both Democrats and Republicans responded “no,” as did nearly two-thirds of people who identified as a different political party. Three-quarters of both Democrats and Republicans also said they are not happy de Blasio is running for President.
When it came to the prospect of voting for de Blasio for President, New Yorkers were inclined to vote “no.” More than 80 percent of both Democrats and Republicans surveyed said they would not vote for him.
Not all New Yorkers are turning their backs on the mayor, however. “He is do-
ing his job correctly, eliminated crime from the city, got day care and made a
universal pre-K system,” said Steve Pastor, 68, a Queens resident.
Some New Yorkers cited not only de Blasio’s policy achievements, but also the community he is building within New York City. “I feel like he’s making the city better for both genders,” said Sandra Acuna, 30, of Manhattan. However, others have a dark outlook on de Blasio. Jason Woody, 35, from Brooklyn, criticized de Blasio’s pedestrian safety record. “He ran on a platform highlighting Vision Zero, but … I’ve had two friends killed on bikes by drivers, no one has been arrested,” Woody said.
Shawn Haz, a 28-year-old from Brooklyn, said he is frustrated with city zoning issues. “He rezoned everything…I’ve been rezoned, kicked out, and everything,” he said. “Gentrification is messing it all up. It doesn’t really help anything but the rich and white.” Phupinder Singh, 29, from Queens said, “He is not eligible to run for president, no qualification, no experience and not intelligent. He is a comedian.”
While New Yorkers largely do not approve of de Blasio running, many of them were willing to offer advice. “If you want to connect with people, you have to be authentic,” said Matthew Louis, a 29-year-old from Manhattan.
As the mayor tries to win votes across the country to earn the Democratic nomination for president, he is struggling at home.
Despite his efforts to use his title as a mayor of a huge and diverse city to boost his campaign, he appears to lack support from the residents of that city. Many New Yorkers, like Jason Kayne, a 24-year-old from Queens, have a sarcastic message for his campaign:


One organisation has a stellar list of supporters to help turn the tide to protect our seas. Sarah Gibbons reports on why the A-List all want Oceana to make a global conservation splash
One glance at the list of celebrities and you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the VIP guest line-up for a star-studded party in Hollywood. But one very large group of A-listers has swapped the red carpet for green issues to support the largest international advocacy organisation focused solely on saving our oceans.
Star Wars legend Harrison Ford, a dedicated conservationist, says we have to protect our seas from an environmental crisis and believes in the latest Oceana campaign— that if we can save the oceans we can feed the world.
‘We are totally dependent on the oceans for our survival,’ he said at a recent Oceana event. ‘Protecting the oceans is one of the biggest policy challenges we have faced. We must battle against environmental ignorance. Let’s work for fundamental transformation – a real sea change in ocean policy.’
He’s supported by award-winning actor Morgan Freeman who says: ‘Our oceans have been pushed so close to the brink because too many people don’t understand the connection between life on earth and life in the sea.’
Other celebrities – bringing the grand total to 39 – who endorse the work of this international conservation powerhouse, launched with the help of Cheers star Ted Danson in 2001, include former James Bond hero Pierce Brosnan; actor Jeff Goldblum, Titanic director James Cameron, and Mad Men lead January Jones, now spokesperson for the campaign to save sharks.
Jason Priestley, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, music legend Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, singer Barbra Streisand, actress Elsa Pataky, who featured in The Fast and the Furious franchise; Olympic triple gold medal winning swimmer, Aaron Peirsol, and Seth MacFarlane, creator of acclaimed TV series Family Guy, are also fierce supporters.
But why does Oceana attract such star power support? Simple – it’s making waves the world over to turn the tide on policies to preserve our seas and their inhabitants.
From putting pressure on the European parliament to vote for a sustainable fishing management plan in the North Sea to keeping the US West Coast Pacific sardine fishery closed for the season as the sardine population was too low, to campaigning against offshore drilling in the north and mid Atlantic Ocean, Oceana has already made a vast difference.
‘Oceans cover 71 per cent of the globe, and they are as important to us as they are vast,’ Oceana writes on its website. ‘Our oceans are home to most of the life on our planet and play a central role in the world’s natural systems, like regulating our climate and absorbing carbon dioxide.
Oceans cover 71 per cent of the globe, and they are as important to us as they are vast. They are home to most of the life on our planet and play a central role in the world’s natural systems, like regulating our climate and absorbing carbon dioxide.
‘They provide livelihoods to countless fishermen and others around the world. They also feed hundreds of millions of people and have the capacity to provide a healthy seafood meal to a billion people, every day.’
There’s no doubt that our oceans are in trouble. Plastic debris is degrading marine habitats and killing marine life. The UN Environment Agency predicts 33 billion tonnes of plastic will be produced by 2050 while the current cost of marine litter stands at $8 billion a year in America alone.
And around 75 per cent of the world’s fisheries are now overexploited, significantly depleted and are set to collapse without urgent intervention, warns the United Nations.
Already, Oceana has won policy victories in the 10 countries that control most of the world’s wild catch, managing to protect more than a million square miles of ocean with their three key goals: to stop over fishing, prevent bycatch (species caught unintentionally while fishing for a specific target) and protect nurseries.
Oceana believes that by restoring the world’s oceans a billion people each day could be fed a healthy seafood meal. A spokesman said: ‘What animal protein requires no fresh water, produces little carbon dioxide, doesn’t require arable land and provides healthy protein at a cost per pound lower than beef, chicken, lamb or pork, making it accessible to the world’s poor? The answer: wild fish.
‘Unfortunately, studies show that irresponsible fishing has reduced many wild fish populations to historically low levels right at the moment when the world needs its oceans more than ever.
‘There are already seven billion people on Earth, and this figure is expected to grow to a staggering nine billion people by 2050.
‘The planet must produce 70 per cent more food to meet the coming hunger needs, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Right now, 795 million people on this planet suffer from hunger, and we don’t have enough arable land and fresh water to feed two billion more without incurring severe losses to the natural world.
‘But there is a solution. Studies show that by implementing better and proven management measures we can potentially increase the global fish catch by up to 15 per cent from current levels. We can rebuild ocean biodiversity and abundance and be able to feed a billion people a healthy seafood meal each day.’
An Oceana spokesman said: ‘The oceans are vast, but they are not immune to human influence. We have already altered or destroyed marine ecosystems and driven million-year-old species to the brink of extinction. Fortunately, we know how to fix things.’


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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that The Jewel is a story about preteen girls who are taken away from their families and used as surrogate mothers in a dystopian society. The surrogates are auctioned off as slaves to royal families, and some are treated worse than animals. One girl is choked and slapped across the face. She's also given tranquilizers to cooperate with her doctor. Rumors circulate that some girls are given lobotomies to become more compliant with their owners. The main character engages in a consensual sexual relationship with a boy she loves, and themes of personal freedom and identity are explored.
What's the story?
Violet Lasting is taken from her family and placed in a training home that teaches her to embrace the only future she's permitted to have: life as a surrogate mother for the upper class. Once she's bought at the annual auction by the Duchess of the Lake, Violet says goodbye to her friends and embarks on an unknown venture to the Jewel, the district where the manipulative elite reside. Upon arrival she’s greeted with a slap in the face and stripped of the only identity she’s ever known: her name. From now on she’s only referred to by her auction number, 197, and isn't allowed to speak unless spoken to. Regulations in the Jewel become more and more clear each day, and Violet must learn how to survive among the heartless and affluent.
Is it any good?
THE JEWEL is a captivating and unique page-turner that will have readers thinking about the significance of personal freedom and autonomy. In this novel's dystopian society, girls are objectified by their female owners. Personal stylists dress the girls in elegant gowns, glittering jewels, and painted faces to be paraded around as prizes for the upper class.
Themes of women subjugating other women flow strongly; however, the bonds formed among the lower-class girls prove that women who support other women are far more powerful than their antagonists. An exciting, open ending leaves readers eager for the second installment.
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- Author: Amy Ewing
- Genre: Fantasy
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Brothers and Sisters, Friendship
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: HarperTeen
- Publication date: September 2, 2014
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 14 - 18
- Number of pages: 368
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Audiobook (abridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: April 12, 2021
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On May 26th and 27th, the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers held a meeting in Berlin. This gathering is a prelude to the June summit in Bavaria, which will be attended by the heads of government and the presidents of the European Commission and the European Council.
The meeting was led by the German Federal Minister for the Environment and Consumer Protection, Steffi Lemke, and the German Federal Minister for the Economy and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck (Green party). They will coordinate the work of the ministers until the end of December 2022.
It is no coincidence that climate was the main topic of the G7 session.In Germany, support for the Green Party has increased twofold between 2018 and 2019 . The inhabitants of this country are favourably disposed towards pro-environmental movements, which is expressed in the large increase in interest in the Green Party, as well as the growing popularity of climate issues.
The ministers highlighted the most serious crises that our planet is facing. They listed the climate crisis, the reduction in biodiversity and the air pollution issue. During the meeting, topics such as energy security, the energy transition and expanding green industries were raised. The goal of decarbonizing electricity generation by 2035 also was discussed. From the debates held during the meeting, the G7 Ministerial Communiqué was adopted.
One of the primary topics was the issue of maintaining climate targets at a time when Russia is waging war in Ukraine, which has an impact on energy and food prices around the world.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted many Western countries to buy energy resources outside of Russia and to rely on coal as an energy source to free themselves from dependence on Russian gas. This, in turn, has raised concerns that the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis it caused could thwart efforts to combat climate change.
“Replacing fossil fuels from Russia has dominated the political debate and the actions of the government in the past weeks and months,” German economy minister Robert Habeck said as reported by Reuters. “But it must be clear to us that the challenges of our political generation, limiting global warming, won’t go away if we just concentrate on the present,” he added.
According to Deutsche Welle, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry also commented on the matter :“It is absolutely critical, that we heed the science that dictates that we must accelerate our efforts for conversion to independence, to renewable energy,”.
Ministers have demanded that the World Bank and other international investors commit to stop financing coal. Moreover they agreed to end financing for any foreign fossil fuel projects at the end of this year.
The declaration also included provisions on transport. The high degree of decarbonization of the road sector will mean, among other things, that sales of electric cars will increase by the end of the decade. However, it was emphasized that the key to substantial change is sustainable transport, i.e. based on a significant and increased role of public transport.
“We call on oil and gas producing countries to act in a responsible manner and to respond to tightening international markets, noting that OPEC has a key role to play,” stated in a communique issued at the conclusion of the G7 talks.

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Police called in for Darwin asylum-seeker 'disturbance'
Police in the northern Australian city of Darwin say they have attended to a "disturbance" at an asylum seeker centre, amid reports of ongoing detainee protests.
A rights group says the asylum seekers there are protesting against plans to transfer some of them to Nauru.
Australia has seen a number of protests among asylum seekers kept in detention centres in recent months.
Rights groups have heavily criticised conditions in such centres.
About 70 asylum seekers are blockading the Sun compound of the Wickham Point detention centre in a bid to prevent some of the inmates from being returned to Nauru, a statement from the Refugee Action Coalition said.
Many of the asylum seekers are families originally from Nauru who fear being returned, it added.
"We are just trying to help each other," one asylum seeker is quoted as telling the rights group.
The NGO says that personnel from the outsourcing company that runs Australia's immigration detention centres, Serco, have withdrawn from the compound.
But it says there are now fears that Serco could use its emergency response team to break the blockade.
A Northern Territories police spokeswoman said they had received calls at around 1540 local time (0710 BST) about a "disturbance" at Wickham Point. She declined to give further details.
Ben Pynt of the Darwin Asylum Seeker Support and Advocacy Network told the BBC that he has received calls from dozens of detainees about the protest and apparent cases of self-harm.
The group was originally housed in Nauru but were brought to Darwin for medical treatment.
"Nauru is not safe for asylum seekers or refugees. There are limited medical facilities, which is why so many people are being sent to the mainland for medical treatment," the Refugee Action Coalition warns.
Australia and asylum
- Asylum seekers - mainly from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq and Iran - travel to Australia's Christmas Island by boat from Indonesia
- The number of boats rose sharply in 2012 and early 2013. Scores of people have died making the journey
- To stop the influx, the government has adopted hard-line measures intended as a deterrent
- Everyone who arrives is detained. Under a new policy, they are processed in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. Those found to be refugees will be resettled in PNG, Nauru or Cambodia
- Tony Abbott's government has also adopted a policy of tow-backs, or turning boats around
- Rights groups and the UN have voiced serious concerns about the policies and accuse Australia of shirking international obligations
Australia saw a lengthy protest by asylum seekers at Manus Island in Papua New Guinea in January, where hundreds reportedly went on hunger strike.
In February 2014, that same camp saw deadly riots where at least one asylum seeker was killed and at least 70 were injured.
In October, the Australian government ordered an inquiry into allegations that asylum seekers were abused in the Nauru detention centre.
It reported in March that there were "credible" claims of assault and harassment.

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Blake and Avery return in the stunning sequel to M. J. Carter's lauded fiction debut, The Strangler Vine.
London, 1841. Returned from their adventures in India, Jeremiah Blake and William Avery have both had their difficulties adapting to life in Victorian England. Moreover, time and distance have weakened the close bond between them, forged in the jungles of India. Then a shocking series of murders in the world of London's gutter press forces them back together. The police seem mysteriously unwilling to investigate, then connections emerge between the murdered men and the growing and unpredictable movement demanding the right to vote for all. In the back streets of Drury Lane, among criminals, whores, pornographers, and missionaries, Blake and Avery must race against time to find the culprit before he kills again. But what if the murderer is being protected by some of the highest powers in the land?
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"The second in a historical crime series featuring oddly matched sleuths Blake and Avery, this audiobook is set in a Victorian London riven by poverty and class strife, corrupt policing, and political undercurrents with a huge potential to erupt in violence. Dickens is the presiding genius; his territory, his melodrama, and his political sympathies inform the story's world. Learning about the Chartist movement is one of the pleasures here, though some may find that research overwhelms the storytelling in spots. In voicing a Dickensian array of castes and characters, Alex Wyndham has the occasional miss: His corrupt Irishman, O'Toole, has a whine like chalk on a blackboard, painful to listen to. But Wyndham hits far more than he misses, and historical mystery fans will find much to relish. B.G. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine"
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This came in yesterday and apart from it being a part of the Hillary movement…this event is linked to raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease:
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen’s Hilarity For Charity®(HFC), a movement led by the couple to inspire change and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among the millennial generation, today announced the theme of the fourth annual Hilarity for Charity Variety Show: James Franco’s Bar Mitzvah!
This year’s HFC Variety Show will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association®. The flagship Los Angeles Variety Show is creating the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates through evenings filled with music and comedy. Each year, the HFC Variety Show has a new theme and this year the organization is excited to throw James Franco his Bar Mitzvah.
“Ever since I’ve known James, he’s been talking about wanting a Bar Mitzvah. We’re excited to see him finally become a man while also helping us raise awareness and funds for people living with Alzheimer’s and towards research that will lead to a cure,” said Rogen. “And in celebration we’ll also have a mohel and a live bris for James at the event. You don’t want to miss it.”
Miller Rogen, whose mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, said, “Five million Americans are currently living with the disease and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., yet it is the least funded and the only one with no treatment whatsoever.” She continued, “I hope we’re able to capture the attention of more young people, and get the disease the type of funding it deserves.”
Past shows have drawn some of Hollywood’s biggest names with performances and appearances by Paul Rudd, Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruno Mars, Jack Black, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Kroll and many more! In 2014 the Prom Night themed Variety Show raised nearly $1 million. The lineup for this year’s Variety Show will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 11, 2015 at hilarityforcharity.org.
About Hilarity For Charity
In 2012, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen (along with some amazing friends), created Hilarity for Charity (HFC), a movement to inspire change and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among the millennial generation. They later established the Hilarity for Charity Fund as part of the Alzheimer’s Association, through which monies raised are directed to help families struggling with Alzheimer’s care, increase support groups nationwide, and fund cutting edge research. Since its inception, Hilarity for Charity has raised $2.5 million to support these efforts. Through evenings filled with music and comedy, the flagship Los Angeles Variety Show is creating the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates. Join the online conversation by using the hashtag #HFC , and following Hilarity for Charity on Twitter (@Hilar4Charity), Instagram (@hilarityforcharity) and liking us on Facebook.com/hilarity4charity. For more information, hilarityforcharity.org.
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By Rose McGowan | Women and Hollywood
The following speech was originally delivered on April 21 to the Sisterhood of Traveling Producers, a small, invite-only group of young female executives and producers founded three years ago by Stacy Keppler.
To the wonderful women in this business of film: Your welcoming kindness last night meant a lot to me. As an actress, I’ve been treated as property or as a competitor. There is very little camaraderie on my side of the business. Your warmth was a new experience for me. How wonderful that you women have each other, and how wonderful that we got to meet.
I’ve been thinking about what I said last night. I feel inspired to expand on last night’s topic, that of Being Progressive.
Historically, artists have had patrons to finance and shepherd their work. To me, that is what anyone working on your side of the business is: a patron of the arts. We artists need you to be our protectors and our warriors. Not that we need coddling — quite the opposite — but we need fighters. Washington, D.C., accuses us of having an agenda. Damn right we do. We have a responsibility to push for our world to be better. We all know the power of media. Let’s use it to our benefit. As I said last night, we count as audience members, too.
WE ARE THE PUBLIC.
Here are a few actions you can take to improve and change the role of women in film and the role of film in society.
–Just because a writer or director “succeeded” at something before doesn’t mean they should do it again.
–If you know certain directors (men) behave reprehensibly, fight against their hire and offer up alternatives. BE BOLD. If someone is a known dickhead, stop their hire. If they are misogynists, stop their hire. These are not the people we need to reward. Stand up and stop perpetuating the cycle. We are responsible. Stop protecting evil. We didn’t join the Mafia when we joined this business. We owe no one our vow of silence.
–Suggest traditional men’s roles be turned into ones for women. It will instantly make your work more layered. Anyone from the lead to the sidekick to a character with one line — turn them into women. It is imperative that we start seeing women on film in other roles than The Wife or The Sexpot. How boring. Let’s reflect on film what society ACTUALLY looks like: 50% female. Women are in all kinds of jobs and have complex lives, so put that on the screen. I’m curious about the plumber who says two words on film if she’s a woman. What’s her story? How’d she get there? People love relating to othe rpeople onscreen. So why aren’t we women allowed to relate to our own lives? Where is our representation? Let’s take action to change these tropes. It is time.
–Put female writers and directors on the TOP of your lists. Do it every time. If asked why, say why not, smile and walk away. Give them something to think about. It’s about time to see women in films as equals. This is a simple way to start. Remember: Just because it’s been done a certain way doesn’t mean it should still be done that way. The sad fact is, Hollywood is out of date. Let’s bring our town into the modern world. Dwindling ticket sales are a reflection of how largely passé Hollywood films are. Let’s be better, let’s do better.
–Stop rewarding males that do half-ass jobs. Hire women instead of men. Be bold when you hire. Go with your gut. Go with someone interesting and not someone “safe.”
–If someone yells at you or puts you down, stop them in their tracks. Retrain them. If someone says your name wrong, you correct them, so why don’t we do it when mistreated? Correct bad behavior as it happens. If Scott Rudin throws a phone at your head, throw one back and throw it harder. No one gets to abuse you. If someone is a misogynist, an abuser of talent and crew, or worse, DO NOT LET THEM GET HIRED.
–Finally, please stop viewing film and TV as product. It is not product. You and I are making documented history. We are creating a time capsule. Choose what you put in it wisely.
We can be the change we want to see. Let’s go, let’s have an agenda, and let’s do this.
Art is definitely not dead and today Eventbrite released new insights that showcase Millennials’ unique perspective on Performing and Visual Arts events.
Eventbrite, the global ticketing and events marketplace, today released new research that examines how millennials define, discover, spend on and engage with performing and visual arts events. Eventbrite, which experienced a 54% year-over-year increase in performing and visual arts events, surveyed more than a thousand Americans who attended an event in this category in the past 12 months. The study, “The Art of Attraction: How to Grow Your Millennial Arts Audience,” uncovers key insights including:
Millennials Attend and Spend
The millennial generation currently commands an estimated $1.3 trillion in direct annual spending and they are allocating a healthy amount of their disposable income to performing and visual arts events; one in five millennials spend $500 or more in the past year on or at performing arts or visual arts events. They also splurge on souvenirs at these events; one in three millennials said they were likely to buy merchandise, such as posters or apparel, while attending an arts event.
Numerous millennials are apt to prioritize spending on arts events over other discretionary spending. When presented with the question, if you won $1,000 and had to spend it all in the next 12 months, more millennials said they would allocate the money to arts events (50%) than coffee (35%) or alcohol (29%).
Defining and Fueling a New Performing and Visual Arts Experience
Millennials are expanding the definition of ‘arts’ and ‘arts’ events: nearly one in three (31%) feel that iPhone photography is considered a visual art, more than half (54%) consider graffiti or street art a visual art, and 43% consider comic books or graphic novels a visual art. While some speculate that millennials are less engaged with the arts, Eventbrite’s survey found millennials are often more engaged than boomers and crave a closer, more interactive look at the performing and visual arts world. Forty-three percent of millennials said they would prefer to attend events that incorporate audience participation, while only 29% of boomers feel the same way.
Some millennials take this engagement even further and set out to acquire new skills following arts events. Millennials are more than five times as likely as their boomer counterparts (21% vs. 4%) to take a class related to the arts after attending an event, such as enrolling in dance lessons after visiting the ballet.
Focus on Digital Discovery and Crowdsourced Recommendation
Millennials are more likely than boomers to hear about arts events through online resources like social media (48% vs. 24%), online ads (28% vs. 19%), and blogs (25% vs. 4%). In contrast, boomers are more likely than millennials to learn about arts events through traditional channels, including TV (66% vs. 42%), print (63% vs. 33%) and radio (49% vs. 33%) ads.
When it comes to taking action from reviews, everyone’s a critic in millennials’ eyes: they are almost equally as likely to attend an arts event because it was recommended on a site such as Yelp (47%) as they would if it was recommended by a critic or reviewer (53%). Boomers are more influenced by critics, with 73% likely to attend arts events if they recommend it and only 27% likely to attend based on a recommendation from a review site.
A Millennial Rendition of Arts Events
In 2014, Eventbrite saw a more than 60% growth in performing and visual arts events where alcohol is served, a trend in line with survey findings that more than half (58%) of millennials prefer arts events with drinks on the menu. Additionally, two in three millennials (66%) prefer arts events with food, and 31% said they would attend more arts events if they could eat or drink during a performing or visual arts event.
Millennials embrace the tradition and formality around arts events; survey results found that they enjoy dressing up and attending fancier gatherings. Thirty-five percent of millennials would rather attend an arts event that is formal instead of casual (vs. 14% of boomers). Nearly half of millennials (49%) even think performing and visual arts events are not dressy enough. Even though formality can be a draw for millennials at arts events, they don’t want to be forced into a tux. Sixty-three percent would prefer events without the rules of a dress code, proving a little freedom can go a long way with this generation.
“Amid recent studies indicating a decline in arts event attendance rates for U.S. adults, it was encouraging to see that our study found 70% of millennials who recently attended an arts event expressed interest in attending more,” said Martina Wang, marketing lead at Eventbrite. “The challenge for performing and visual arts organizations is to effectively reach this highly-connected, influential generation, while staying true to deep-rooted traditions. Our findings offer them valuable insights into the future of this industry.”
For more details and to view the full study, please visit the Event Academy, Eventbrite’s resource for event organizers with webinars, whitepapers, and industry insights for events of any kind. To learn more about Eventbrite ticketing and registration for performing and visual arts events, check out eventbrite.com/arts.
Eventbrite is the global marketplace for live experiences that allows people to find and create events. Since 2006, the self-service platform has helped event organizers of all kinds to sell more tickets through robust technology and promotional tools, totaling $3.5 billion in gross ticket sales. In addition to providing technology for organizers, Eventbrite has become the destination for consumers looking to discover a variety of live experiences from small photography and yoga classes to large concerts and festivals with tens of thousands of attendees. More than 200 million tickets have been processed on the platform, and in 2014 alone, Eventbrite processed $1.5 billion in gross ticket sales for attendees in more than 180 countries. Eventbrite investors include Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global and T. Rowe Price. Learn more at www.eventbrite.com.
This one just landed in my email box and maybe it’s not so exciting for some of you edgier folks. But I personally still love the legendary Julie Andrews in this gorgeous classic which on Tuesday, March 10th, that’s tomorrow by the way, will celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary. Here’s the awesome part for musical lovers, a 180 GRAM 2-LP EDITION will be released and it will feature previously unreleased material and a new introduction by Juli Andrews!
RAZOR & TIE’s new audiophile imprint ANALOG SPARK will launch with the vinyl release of The Sound of Music – 50th Anniversary Edition. The score from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 5-time Academy Award-winning movie musical will be available in a newly-remastered and expanded two disc version on 180-gram vinyl. The original 16-track Grammy® Hall Of Fame-inducted RCA Victor soundtrack album will also be available on 180-gram vinyl and super audio CD (SACD), and include the eight-page booklet which accompanied the original vinyl release. All releases will be available on March 10. Get more info at: analogspark.com
Here’s the official press:
As part of an extensive half-century celebration, The Sound of Music – 50th Anniversary Edition will feature previously unreleased orchestral cues from the score, and all vocal performances in one set for the first time. Led by Julie Andrews, whose work in the film earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination, the soundtrack rings out with heartwarming, iconic standards. From the title composition, “The Sound of Music,” to “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “So Long, Farewell,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and of course, “My Favorite Things,” The Sound Of Music is a treasure for all time.
Nominated for ten Academy Awards and winner of five (including “Best Picture” and “Best Director”), The Sound of Music stands as the most successful movie musical of all time. The soundtrack is a classic in its own right, having spent its first four years on the Billboard Top Albums chart, including fourteen weeks at number one. It has subsequently sold over 20 million units to date.
In addition to the previously unreleased material, the 50th anniversary edition will also include new introductory notes from Julie Andrews and Theodore S. Chapin, president and executive director of Rodgers & Hammerstein.
The standard compact disc will be available through Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release The Sound of Music 50thAnniversary Blu-ray, a 5-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition. Included in the package will be an exclusive 50th Anniversary CD featuring the original soundtrack album expanded with eight exclusive international bonus tracks from the Spanish, French and Italian-language versions of the film and never-before-released in the United States. Four new books are being published in 2015 to coincide with the anniversary. They are: The Sound of Music Companion – 50th Anniversary Edition (Laurence Maslon, Pavilion/Rizzoli); The Sound of Music Story (Tom Santopietro, St. Martin’s Press); Sound of Music FAQ (Barry Monush, Applause Books); and The Sound of Music: BFI Film Classics (Caryl Flinn, BFI).
ANALOG SPARK is the new audiophile imprint of leading independent record label RAZOR & TIE. The imprint is focused on the reissue of classic and acclaimed albums on 180-gram vinyl and SACD, and is working with the best sources, mastering engineers and pressing plants to ensure that their releases are of the highest quality. Future releases include albums from Kate Bush, Ben Folds Five, The Dave Brubeck Quartet and Laura Nyro.
With over 40 million units sold, 24-plus years in business and multiple Grammy Awards, RAZOR & TIE is one of the largest privately owned independent music labels and publishing companies in North America. The full service label (which was founded in 1990 and has been co-owned since its inception by entrepreneurs Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam) employs an expert staff that provides strategic marketing, publicity, new media/online marketing, tour marketing, radio and video promotion, as well as in-house creative team and video production services.
For more information, please visit http://www.AnalogSpark.com.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC – 50th Anniversary Edition – Double LP Track List
- Prelude / The Sound of Music (**)
- Overture / Praeludium / Dixit Dominus / Morning Hymn / Alleluia (*)
- I Have Confidence
- Sixteen Going on Seventeen (**)
- My Favorite Things / Salzburg Montage (**)
- The Sound of Music
- The Lonely Goatherd
- Grand Waltz (*)
- So Long, Farewell
- Processional Waltz (*)
- Goodbye Maria / How Can Love Survive Waltz (*)
- Edelweiss Waltz (*)
- Climb Ev’ry Mountain (**)
- My Favorite Things (reprise)
- Something Good (**)
- Processional / Maria (The Wedding)
- Sixteen Going on Seventeen (reprise)
- Do-Re-Mi (reprise)
- Edelweiss (reprise)
- So Long, Farewell (reprise)
- Nuns And Nazis / Escape / Climb Ev’ry Mountain (reprise) / Finale (**)
- End Titles (*)
* indicates previously unreleased
** includes previously unreleased material
THE SOUND OF MUSIC – 50th Anniversary Edition – SACD / Single LP Track List
- Prelude / The Sound of Music
- Overture / Preludium (Dixit Dominus)
- Morning Hymn / Alleluia
- I Have Confidence
- Sixteen Going on Seventeen
- My Favorite Things
- Climb Ev’ry Mountain
- The Lonely Goatherd
- The Sound of Music
- Something Good
- Processional / Maria
- Edelweiss (Reprise)
- So Long, Farewell
- Climb Ev’ry Mountain (Reprise)
I was told by another writer who analyzed one of my websites that I should completely throw out my name. Get rid of it altogether so that it would be more appealing to sell my work for profit as a writer myself.
But what if that name is already a brand? And what if that brand is already a public identity that not just readers recognize, but other influencers who are tying to make a connection: publicity and marketing specialists, merchants and artists in the arts & culture sphere, hoping I’ll hear what they have to say and write about them?
I never actually thought of my blog as a tool for sales. That was never the point. It was designed as a platform through which I could parlay my former celebrity and notoriety with other reinventions of my entertainment career and create a place where others could launch themselves. That may sound very altruistic, but opening up the door for other artists in the ways I had needed, wanted and sometimes got, over the years, was, I thought. necessary. I needed a champion. I could now be one.
This was the first time I’d ever heard this advice from anyone including other professionals. But instead of it being a shock, I focused. I asked myself, “what’s important to me and what’s important to others about what I do?”
Through the advice of a friend, colleague and brilliant business strategist, I realized I needed a new direction, a larger goal, some minor tweeks for a dynamic change. And yes, I could make money, keeping my integrity and my name intact.
I guess you could say that it wasn’t the name, it was the meaning. I now have a better plan.
Finally got around to seeing The Avengers today. Love Joss Whedon but The Avengers was fluffy at best. All action and barely a story – diced and sliced to start in the exciting, chewy center. Ah, and Hello Thor! Why are you not paying your long lost love, Jane Foster, aka Natalie Portman – a visit. After all she’s been dedicating her entire life, thus far, re-discovering and re-opening a portal that doesn’t exist until now (re-build from fatal damage apparently) in order to find a way to get to you. There’s a good case for What’s Love Got To Do With It. Such a guy thing. Props to 3D of course. Captain America is still hot even though he gets called grandpa quite a bit by Iron Man who ultimately saves the day practically by himself. Oh, Robert! You’re my hero!
Walking down a dark street last night, my eye instinctively darted to a four-legged figure on the sidewalk ahead of me. Funny thing is, I couldn’t tell if it was a dog or a coyote. We both stopped and looked at each other for a couple of seconds and then the animal trotted away. Well, it must be getting closer to Spring because this is the time of the year when it gets warm enough and safe enough for them to come down from the hills and muse around – often on Sunset Blvd. with the rest of us.
I’m tired today. So glad it’s Friday. Celebrating my birthday on Oscar Night. So many great films this year. Of course I am always crossing my fingers for Scorsese. lol

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text: Radiolabelled bisphosphonates (BPs) and [ 18F]NaF ( 18F-fluoride) are the two types of radiotracers available to image calcium mineral (e.g. bone), yet only [ 18F]NaF has been widely explored for the non-invasive molecular imaging of extraosseous calcification (EC) using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. These two radiotracers bind calcium mineral deposits via different mechanisms, with BPs chelating to calcium ions and thus being non-selective, and [ 18F]NaF being selective for hydroxyapatite (HAp) which is the main component of bone mineral. Considering that the composition of EC has been reported to include a diverse range of non-HAp calcium minerals, we hypothesised that BPs may be more sensitive for imaging EC due to their ability to bind to both HAp and non-HAp deposits. We report a comparison between the 68Ga-labelled BP tracer [ 68Ga]Ga-THP-Pam and [ 18F]NaF for PET imaging in a rat model of EC that develops macro- and microcalcifications in several organs. Macrocalcifications were identified using preclinical computed tomography (CT) and microcalcifications were identified using µCT-based 3D X-ray histology (XRH) on isolated organs ex vivo. The morphological and mineral analysis of individual calcified deposits was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). PET imaging and ex vivo analysis results demonstrated that while both radiotracers behave similarly for bone imaging, the BP-based radiotracer [ 68Ga]Ga-THP-Pam was able to detect EC more sensitively in several organs in which the mineral composition departs from that of HAp. Our results strongly suggest that BP-based PET radiotracers such as [ 68Ga]Ga-THP-Pam may have a particular advantage for the sensitive imaging and early detection of EC by being able to detect a wider array of relevant calcium minerals in vivo than [ 18F]NaF, and should be evaluated clinically for this purpose.

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Offshore Brunei – a tiny state that bites into the territory of Malaysia and wins not only a place under the sun, but also millions of investments. The country has one of the highest per capita income levels and offers interesting offshore opportunities for international business.
By the way, despite the wealth, sneezing on the street is not worth it – a fine is written for it.
ofsor (Offshore Brunei – fined for sneeze, not bank secrecy)
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In world practice there are the following banking systems:
1) two-level: 1st level – Central Bank, 2nd level – commercial banks;
2) a decentralized banking system of the United States – the US Federal Reserve;
3) centralized state banking system of command economies (USSR and other former and present socialist countries). Continue reading
Cyber criminals are not asleep, especially on the eve of the pre-Christmas rush. According to experts from Kaspersky Lab, the finances of Internet users are being attacked by a new banking Trojan. The malware allows attackers to intercept all user-entered data on online banking sites, including username and password. Having thus gained access to a bank account, the fraudsters transfer the user’s money to their accounts or, for the purpose of entangling traces, to the accounts of other victims. Continue reading


Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is taking the technology industry by storm. As new startups emerge, the need for better software and newer technologies also rises. Companies today are no longer relying on software that needs to be maintained and installed separately. This is the reason why SaaS products are thriving.
SaaS eliminates the need for locally installed and managed software. Thus, creating a cloud environment where the software is hosted and can be used with a subscription.
SaaS has revolutionized the work of development companies as it has dramatically decreased costs. Plus, there is less time spent on maintenance and other such activities while using SaaS solutions.
As people adapt to working remotely, there is an increase in the demand for SaaS products. Moreover, setting up and installing software on remote systems can be tiring work for the IT team of any company.
Experts predict that this is just the start of SaaS products, and a lot more will happen in the industry as SaaS expands its horizons. While working in an industry that changes rapidly, it is important to be informed about the latest trends in the SaaS world. Here are 10 of them.
Since its beginning, the SaaS world has been dominated by a few advanced tech companies. As they continue to expand rapidly, a new trend has been spotted. This trend is called Micro-SaaS.
Micro-SaaS is a term coined for small SaaS offerings that focus on just one service. These are SaaS companies with just one offering, whether it be software, an extension, or anything. These Micro-SaaS products will see the most growth as businesses shift to working in complicated scenarios.
ChimpCharge is one example of a micro-SaaS that can be used to create payment invoices easily.
Micro-SaaS is expected to multiply as it can be any small software offering that enhances the functioning of a more significant task. Here are some benefits of Micro-SaaS that support the trend.
- Micro-SaaS is a smaller software, hence easier to manage.
- Low costs in building and maintaining drives up margins.
- Increased demand for smaller plugins that do the work instead of large software.
#2. Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies for the 21st century. Experts suggest that it is perhaps one of the best inventions made in the computer science domain so far. AI holds the power to help businesses succeed.
As more businesses turn towards informed and researched decision-making, the demand for AI-enriched SaaS products increases. It is estimated that the growth rate for AI software will be around 33% and on an average businesses will use 35 AI tools at any given time.
SaaS companies themselves will incorporate AI features in their products to increase success rates. There are some great benefits of using AI, and these benefits will drive the growth of AI-based SaaS apps. Let’s have a look at some of them.
- AI can be used to personalize user experience, even on large-scale applications.
- AI can help automate daily tasks.
- AI will help companies cut costs, which will lead to widespread adoption of AI-based SaaS applications.
AI can help businesses create an incredible customer experience and also serve their customers better. As businesses want to be available to their customers round the clock, the usage of SaaS-based AI chatbots has seen tremendous growth in recent years. For example, Drift is one AI-chatbot SaaS offering that helps automate customer relation processes.
#3. Vertical SaaS
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Vertical SaaS refers to the creation of services and SaaS products targeted to a specific industry. The time has gone where a generalized SaaS product could accommodate the needs of multiple industries and domains.
Today in the ever-evolving world, industries and businesses change rapidly, making it essential to have a unique solution for every industry. The horizons of every domain are expanding rapidly, and everyone is solving newer challenges.
This demands industry-specific software that is made to solve every problem in a specific domain. Here are some benefits of using vertical SaaS that will surely boost the trend.
- Help in solving specific problems of the industry vertical.
- Better support and functions for industry processes.
Vertical SaaS products will solve problems on a scale never imagined before. Hence, SaaS startups are working towards developing vertical SaaS products for specific industries.
#4. Mobile-first Development
On an estimate, there will be around 7516 million smartphone subscriptions by the end of 2026. This increasing usage of smartphones has made SaaS companies shift their focus towards mobile phones.
Earlier, SaaS products and applications were only accessible through laptops or desktops. This hindered critical business processes when employees were away.
This made SaaS vendors think about creating mobile-first products. More and more vendors are creating applications that are easily accessible through mobile phones – making it easier to work even when away from laptops.
Modern smartphones are equally powerful as computers. Hence, leveraging them for functional business processes is a no-brainer. SaaS vendors are providing smartphone applications that help users continue working on their mobile phones hassle-free.
#5. White-label SaaS
Today, large organizations are moving towards SaaS products to eliminate upfront costs. White labeling SaaS products means adding personal branding to SaaS products or services. This will mark an increase in demand for personalized SaaS products.
Personalization is a part of white labeling SaaS products. Also, it is observed that 77% of users and companies like to proceed with providers that help them to customize their SaaS products. This clearly shows why white-labeling SaaS products might be the next trend.
Now, let’s look at some more benefits that show why white-label SaaS might continue to trend.
- Risk-free, as the customer doesn’t have to build and maintain software on their own.
- Cost-effective, as most SaaS products are subscription based.
- Better software can be acquired instead of spending time on building one.
White-label SaaS products also include personalizing products according to the customer’s needs.
#6. API connectivity
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SaaS software that provides APIs for easier working and integration with existing software will rise. Businesses do not want to disturb their systems to add one new tool. Hence they are looking for SaaS software that is easier to integrate with an existing system.
APIs are essential when connecting with previously running software. It is better to add one software with API connectivity rather than changing the whole system. Changing the whole system environment is costly, and it can also lead to increased errors and problems if the new software is tricky.
#7. Data Security and Management
Keeping your data secure is quite important because 36 billion data records were stolen and compromised in 2021 alone. Shifting from traditional software to SaaS models introduces a new hurdle.
Data security and management is one of the biggest hurdles for any organization. If data is not secured correctly, there are chances that vital business information may leak, and companies may suffer losses.
Users of online SaaS tools are more aware of data privacy and security rules. Hence SaaS providers need to look into this closely. There will be a high demand for SaaS tools that have better data security and management guidelines. Also, SaaS providers will need to comply with GDPR policies and enforce stricter policies on their own to shine in this space.
#8. No Code Tools
Usage of SaaS tools is not limited to just the technology industry, but it is rapidly expanding. As more non-tech people work with SaaS tools, it is essential to develop tools that everyone can use.
Companies have reported that 40% of their users are not from a technological background, hence developing software that everyone can work with is the need of the hour for SaaS providers.
That’s why no-code tools have started to roll out. These tools help customers complete tasks even without knowing how to code. Such SaaS tools have great UI/UX that help complete tasks with just a few clicks.
No-code tools are often faster to work with and less prone to errors. No code tools also help SaaS companies reach out to broader audiences, which increases sales and revenue for the business.
By the end of 2022, PaaS spendings will skyrocket up to 71 billion USD. This proves to be a big opportunity. In recent years, SaaS businesses have evolved into more giant corporations. This has provided them with abundant customers and wealth to tap into new markets. PaaS is another such market that is on the rise.
As SaaS businesses have a good customer base, they will likely try penetrating the Platform as a Service (PaaS) business model. In this model, the service provider provides businesses with the required computing platform as a service. Charging for only the resources used.
#10. Machine Learning
Machine learning is thought to be one of the most advanced technologies that businesses can use to succeed. Machine learning is a part of AI, which works towards predicting and classifying outcomes from specific data.
It can help businesses succeed by predicting the outcome of every decision beforehand. This will help businesses make more informed decisions in light of growth. Also, knowing outcomes beforehand can help businesses tweak their decisions to meet their goals.
SaaS applications infused with machine learning capabilities will continue to rise. The demand for such applications is already pretty high due to increased competition in business.
Businesses will spend freely to infuse machine learning into their processes, and this will take the machine learning market value to $117 billion. No company wants to lose out on opportunities that can help them grow.
As businesses change rapidly, their demands change too. The only viable solution is to adapt to SaaS software.
The above SaaS trends will continue to disrupt the industry. Trends last for two to five years and then change completely. Because SaaS software is pretty flexible and is capable of changing as per needs, it can withstand this challenging terrain.
Guest author: Harsh is an entrepreneur & Director at AgencyMat @IoT App Development Company. He has 12+ years of experience in the Information and technology industry. He helping business owners to grow their businesses with our digital solution.


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The U.S. House passed the Equality Act — again — on Thursday. Let this be the final time, please.
America should be well beyond the point of arguing whether it should be legal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
I said the same nearly two years ago in a previous column. Yet here we are, still debating. I’ll repeat what I said then: “Let people be who they want to be.”
What’s the harm?
Poll after poll shows a majority of Americans support LGBTQ protections. One of the latest, by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute, in October found 83% of Americans in favor. There was consensus across political parties.
So why haven’t our elected officials been in favor?
The Equality Act would ban discrimination in the workplace, education, housing, credit and other areas. It would require equal treatment by stores, restaurants, hotels, concert halls and other venues that are considered to be public accommodations. It would write the ban into existing civil rights laws.
There’s a lot of support locally. A previous survey by the Public Religion Research Institute in 2019 found 76% of Allentown area residents favor non-discrimination laws. The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce are on board, too.
According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 94% of Fortune 500 companies have gender identity protections enumerated in their nondiscrimination policies. That’s up from a measly 3% in 2002.
“The people who would be regulated by this change are in support of it,” said Adrian Shanker, executive director of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown.
It’s wonderful that so many have taken it upon themselves to be inclusive. But many others still prefer to make excuses for why everyone shouldn’t have to be treated equally.
During Thursday’s debate in the House, critics howled that the law really was the “inequality act” because it would discriminate against those trying to practice religious beliefs that don’t recognize same-sex marriages or homosexuality.
One person’s freedom to practice religion should not make it more difficult for another to live their life.
This is about simple decency. It’s about the Golden Rule. And yes, it’s about the Constitution, which provides for equal treatment under the law. Critics will scream about the Constitution’s guarantee of religious freedom, but ignore that.
Mark Pocan, an openly gay representative from Wisconsin, nailed it in his rebuttal Thursday to opponents of the legislation.
“For many in this chamber, this isn’t a debate about whether or not you should be legally discriminated against for who you love,” he said. “You won’t hear that debate because they can’t win on hate alone.
“The public doesn’t agree with them. So instead some are debating that this bill discriminates based on religion. Which it doesn’t because it treats everyone the same under the law. And some are debating an even sillier notion that somehow a man will pretend to be a woman to win in women’s sports, a crazy made-up fantasy notion.”
Pocan, a Democrat, continued: “A vote against the Equality Act is a vote for discrimination, plain and simple. This isn’t Iran or Somalia or Russia. This is America. Show human dignity for others by offering equal treatment under the law.”
A national law would benefit Pennsylvania because we are one of the states that hasn’t had the courage to pass a state non-discrimination law. Like in Washington, legislation has been pending in Harrisburg for years, with bipartisan support. But it has gone nowhere.
Some cities, including Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, have local anti-discrimination laws. That’s great for those lucky residents, but local laws are insufficient because they aren’t always as comprehensive. And they can be confusing. If you live in Allentown, you’re covered. If you have an Allentown zip code in your mailing address but live in Salisbury Township, you’re not.
“That is an unsustainable and confusing patchwork of civil rights laws,” Shanker said.
The House vote was 224-206. That was expected, with Democrats holding a majority there. Three Republicans also voted for it, including Brian Fitzpatrick of Bucks County. The legislation’s fate in the divided Senate is less certain. It needs at least 10 Republican votes to get past the filibuster.
Pennsylvania Republican Pat Toomey of Center Valley has not publicly offered a position on this legislation. A spokesman did not respond to my question this week. Toomey has supported LGBTQ rights in the past, voting for a narrower bill in 2011 that would have barred discrimination in the workplace.
Shanker told me he is hopeful Toomey will vote to make Pennsylvania “a place where LGBTQ people are supported.”
If you think there isn’t a need for this, read the op-ed that a local banker wrote a few weeks ago in The Morning Call. Howie Meller, president and CEO of People First Federal Credit Union in Allentown, offered data showing how same-sex applicants for mortgages were much more likely to be denied a loan than heterosexual couples. And when they did get loans, they often paid higher interest and fees.
President Joe Biden has banned discrimination through an executive order. And last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Civil Rights Act’s prohibition against discrimination based on sex in the workplace covers discrimination against workers because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
But the order and court ruling are not enough, as both can be undone by future presidents and future courts.
That’s why the safeguards must be written into law.
Some officials have been trying for 47 years — the first legislation was introduced in 1974. A bill finally got a vote last year, with the House passing it. The Senate didn’t vote, though, so we started all over again Thursday, hopefully for the last time.
Morning Call columnist Paul Muschick can be reached at 610-820-6582 or firstname.lastname@example.org
This column was updated on Feb. 26 to add that Rep. Fitzpatrick voted for the legislation, and that local anti-discrimination laws are not always as comprehensive as the proposed national law.


By Jill Draper
Would you like a free street tree planted in your yard along the city’s right-of-way?
Some two dozen residences in Red Bridge and Glen Arbor took part in a tree-planting program on Nov. 17 organized by the Heartland Tree Alliance in partnership with the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department.
Volunteers planted, mulched and attached slow-release watering bags to a variety of trees like oaks, linden, Kentucky coffee (the seedless type), American hornbeam and redbud. The trees were planted in return for a pledge from homeowners to keep them watered on a weekly basis for the first two years.
“We try to stay native as much as possible, but we use some grafted varieties because of size limitations,” says Matt Vander-Molen, a program associate with the Heartland Tree Alliance, who notes that plantings are done between October through mid-December and March through May each year.
The trees must be planted within the public right-of-way—the area between the sidewalk and the street or within approximately 10-15 feet of the street. Each area is evaluated on a case by case basis to make sure it’s suitable and that a tree won’t block a traffic sign or street light or be too close to an intersection.
At the time of planting, all trees are about 1 inch in diameter and 8-10 feet tall. A certified arborist selects the type of tree for each site with an eye toward increasing diversity in the neighborhood. But none of the trees will have messy fruit or other nuisance issues.
Tom Schroeder, who lives on 113th Street, signed up for the program more than a year ago and now is the caretaker of two new trees, an oak and a basswood. “A few years ago the city had to remove a 63-year-old tree that was dying and it left a huge gap on the street,” he says, adding that he’s happy with the choices made by the arborist because both the new trees will grow to support a variety of wildlife.
If you don’t have enough space (generally 5 feet between a sidewalk and the street is required) or your yard isn’t suitable or you don’t need any additional trees, the alliance still welcomes residents to participate as planting volunteers.
The Heartland Tree Alliance operates through Bridging The Gap, a nonprofit that aims to connect environment, economy and community. During the last three years more than 14,000 trees have been planted in the city with the goal of providing shade, increasing property values, slowing traffic, improving air quality and catching stormwater runoff.
For more information see bridgingthegap.org/heartland-tree-alliance or call 816-561-1087.


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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman Jerandi met, on June 2nd 2022 in Tokyo, with President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tanaka Akihiko.
Jerandi, who is on a working visit to Japan from June 2 to 3, expressed Tunisia’s commitment to strengthen cooperation relations with JICA, said a statement from the Foreign Affairs Department.
The minister welcomed the support provided by this agency to Tunisia’s economic development, including funding a significant number of projects in several areas, particularly in infrastructure, modern technology, energy and water treatment.
In this context, Mr. Jerandi stressed that the 8th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) to be held on August 27 and 28, 2022, will be an opportunity to identify new opportunities for bilateral and tripartite cooperation with Africa.
The Minister invited the President of JICA to participate in TICAD 8, saying Tunisia is ready to host delegations from all countries and organisations that will take part in this summit.
For his part, the Japanese official expressed the agency’s willingness to foster and diversify relations with Tunisia.
He said he will visit Tunisia with the Japanese Prime Minister on the occasion of TICAD 8, considering it a major event to establish a win-win partnership with Tunisia and African countries.

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Nearly half of bus routes in England are at risk of being scrapped due to a lack of funding, councils have claimed.
Analysis for the Local Government Association (LGA) found that the free bus pass scheme was underfunded by an estimated £652 million in 2017/18.
Councils say they are being forced to fill the gap between this government funding and what the scheme costs.
Free bus passes for off-peak travel are a legal entitlement for people aged over 65, or those with a disability.
But budgetary constraints mean councils are spending less on discretionary items such as free peak travel, post-school transport and supported rural services.
Nearly half of all bus routes in England receive partial or complete subsidies from councils.
The LGA warned that these services are at risk as local authorities will struggle to maintain current levels of support unless they are given more funding.
It wants the Government to reinstate the full funding of the costs of the national concessionary travel scheme.
LGA transport spokesman Martin Tett said: “An estimated funding gap of £652 million a year for concessionary travel is unsustainable for councils already struggling to protect other subsidised bus travel in rural areas, or helping young people with their travel costs.
“Properly funding the national free bus pass scheme is essential if the Government wants councils to be able to maintain our essential bus services, reduce congestion and protect vital routes.
“If this is not addressed in the Spending Review it could lead to older people having a free bus pass but no bus to travel on.”
The number of local bus passenger journeys in England fell by 85 million or 1.9% in the year ending March 2018, according to recent Department for Transport figures.
The LGA says more than 3,000 supported bus services have been reduced, altered or withdrawn since 2010/11.
A Department for Transport spokeswoman said: “It is for councils to decide which bus operations to support in their areas, but we help to subsidise costs through around £250 million worth of investment every year.
″£42 million of this is devolved to local authorities and a further £1 billion from Government funds the free bus pass scheme, benefiting older and disabled people across the country.”
In a new series, HuffPost UK is examining how shrinking local budgets are affecting people’s daily lives. These are stories of what it’s like to lose, in a society that is quietly changing. If you have a story to tell, email firstname.lastname@example.org.


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If you are under the age of 60, your benefits will be terminated if it is established that:
Yes. Your disability benefits can be reinstated if your disability reoccurs or if your income dips below 80 percent of your previous salary for at least one year.


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In celebration of My Friend Pedro’s upcoming release on PC and Switch, the crew at developer DeadToast Entertainment and Devolver Digital have released a Saturday Morning Cartoon-Style Animated Launch Trailer to promote the highly anticipated indie. While I’m usually not a fan of trailers for games that don’t feature any actual gameplay, this teaser sure is a lot of fun.
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My Friend Pedro, the slow-motion spectacle celebrating the value of imaginary friends and uninterrupted killstreaks, is ready for you to perforate packs of gunmen in bursts of “holy shit” moments ahead of its June 20 launch on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Developer DeadToast Entertainment’s sidescrolling shootout revels in the absurd and encourages creativity – why stand still to shoot enemies when you can do it mid-backflip hurtling over them, or while ricocheting bullets off a frying pan to clear a room you haven’t even set foot in, or while rappelling upside down from a rope? My Friend Pedro sets the stage for you to channel your inner John Wick, so let loose with some ridiculous takedowns and show us how it’s done.


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Give me a break. Conservatives have elected a Republican Senate and a Republican House since 2010 and what have we received in response? Disdain and sneering "dirty tricks", that's what. And I don't know about you but, using the words of fictional broadcaster Howard Beale, "I am mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore." I've held my nose while voting for a RINO for the last time and while conservatism is very important, even more so is the forcefulness to "bulldoze" over the McConnells and Boehner/Ryans of the political scene to "git 'er done". That's why I like Donald Trump and would like him to be President with Ted Cruz as a very active vice president.
Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is a doer and a shaker and while he might apply a little bit of braggadocio he proves that he WILL "git 'her done". He has the business and budget acumen that our nation sorely needs and he is a master negotiator. Why does he take the extreme position from the outset and then dials it back when he must? Ask for everything when the negotiations start. Then when it's over you will be successful, unlike the Republicans of today who give the kitchen sink away from the get-go. And if you don't think Trump is a doctrinaire Conservative , well, you're right. But he's a realist and truly loves this country and wants to bring her back to greatness where all Americans can be winners once again. And that's what I want first and foremost.
So where does this put Ted Cruz in my scheme of things? Well, Ted is brilliant with a fantastic legal background and the oratory skills to match, and if he becomes Vice President (and I believer that's what Trump wants as well), Trump will use him actively. Trump has reputation for taking only the best people and giving them all the responsibility they can handle. He possesses the art of effective delegation.
Let a President Trump put his active VP in charge of cleaning up all of the illegal actions by the current Administration. What a reputation that would build for this one term young Senator and it would be a great win-win for each of them and the country. Just think what that would do for this leader to go on to succeed Trump in the White House after The Donald has taken a wrecking ball to the entrenched bureaucrats and corrupt Establishment politicians.
Trump can shake it up and turn things around with his skill at taking on all comers and putting them to shame and the media loses out every time they go after him. He's going to get the media attention and when he accomplishes what he plans he can be as braggadocious as he wants. And the Establishment will just, in their cowardly way, have to disappear into the woodwork like the cockroaches that they are. But with Ted coming in later as his replacement, they will be doomed to stay there.
Look, I know some say that he used to be a Democrat but don't forget, before becoming Governor of California and President, the great Ronald Reagan was a liberal Democrat and a Hollywood union leader to boot. And Donald Trump will be beholden to no special interest or other campaign contributor because he paid his own way. And absolutely no one else in consideration for the highest office in the land can match that.
So to my good conservative friends and I mean that sincerely, I love Ted Cruz and think he is a good man with a great future, but let's let a heavyweight take the initial steps, get things on track to a balanced budget and a resurgence of America's reputation and power, and then let Ted follow up to keep things on track. Business and legal savvy, wisdom with age and youthful vitality are here in a great combination. Let's use it to America's advantage and bring her back to greatness.
God bless you all and Happy New Year.


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