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North Folk Bank and Trust Co. has not allowed pleasant surroundings to blur its sharp focus on community reinvestment.
The $1.7 billion-asset bank is based in Mattituck, N.Y., about 100 miles east of New York City. That part of Long Island, the East End, is best known for the summer homes of Southampton and East Hampton.
But Anthony J. Abate, a senior vice president who heads Community Reinvestment Act programs for North Fork, makes sure the bank works diligently with people who would be happy just for the opportunity to buy a year-around residence.
And regulators approve of the effort. Last year, the bank received a 1 -- or outstanding -- rating for compliance with New York's Community Reinvestment Act. After last November's merger with Southold Savings Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. gave the merged entity a "satisfactory" rating.
As a former New York State bank examiner, Mr. Abate, 51, appreciates the importance of well-kept records. "That's especially true of CRA exams because they're so subjective."
With that in mind, the bank advertises a toll-free number for special mortgages, keeping track of inquiries and the volume of lending the injuries yield.
Examiners also are shown the quarterly reinvestment act reports which Mr. Abate requires 10 branch managers to file on behalf of all 35 managers in the North Folk system.
The reports detail CRA lending, volunteer efforts, and meetings with community groups. These groups help the bank spread the word about products and efforts aimed at low-income and moderate-income people.
A Second Look at Rejected Applications
North Fork is now advertising its initial seminar for first-time homebuyers. And lending officers are required to take a second look at every rejected mortgage application. "Until last year, we could'nt do much to reverse rejections," Mr. Abate said. "We sell all our mortgages to Fannie Mae, but you have to meet certain criteria, like down payment percentages."
However, because North Fork last year joined a new FNMA program for first-time homebuyers that has relaxed criteria, it now tries to determine if rejected applicants could be issued mortgages that Fannie Mae would buy.
Mr. Abate reminds branch managers that making loans to customers who employ or work with minorities "just might get you a bit of CRA credit -- and I want them to mention those loans in their quarterly reports."
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Porsha Williams' Daughter Pilar Jhena Looks like a Princess in Pink Dress & Matching Headband in New Videos
Porsha Williams' daughter, Pilar Jhena McKinley, is a modern-day princess in her pink dress and matching headband. The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star posted videos of her daughter in the outfit, and fans can't get enough.
It seemed like only yesterday when Porsha welcomed her daughter with fiancé Dennis McKinley. Now, that little girl has become quite the celebrity herself and has netizens gushing over her adorable outfits.
Porsha Williams at "Superfly" special screening on June 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia | Photo: Getty Images
In several videos Porsha shared recently via Instagram, PJ, as she's fondly called, looked gorgeous in a ruffled pink dress. The ten-month-old had her outfit styled with a pair of white tights, a pink jacket, and matching headband.
Most recently, one of Porsha's posts about PJ sparked controversy over who she bears the most resemblance to
In the two videos, Porsha is heard behind the camera as she encourages PJ to get familiar with a toy. "You like your toy? It's a cool toy. Shake it," the RHOA star said to her little girl.
"Can't get enough of my princess in pink," Porsha captioned the post, which has since garnered thousands of likes and comments from fans.
Porsha and Dennis welcomed their daughter on March 22, 2019, which means PJ will clock the big one in a couple of months. Thanks to photos and video, fans have had a front-row seat to baby PJ growing up these past months.
In December, Porsha proudly shared magical snapshots from her daughter's first holiday photoshoot. In the photos, PJ donned a white and gold dress fit for royalty as she posed with mommy in front of the Christmas tree.
Then nine-month-old, PJ also posed for photos with Lauren's daughter Baleigh and did not make a fuss when the time came to meet Santa. "The girls did so well meeting Santa!! They look like little dolls!!" Porsha raved at the time.
Porsha later spoke with E! News about how she planned to spend her first holidays as a mother. Besides cooking with her mom, Miss Diane, and helping out at the family's charity, the reality star said she was "really excited to share" New Year's Eve with PJ.
Most recently, one of Porsha's posts about PJ sparked controversy over who she bears the most resemblance to – Porsha or Dennis? The Atlanta native shared a side-by-side of her throwback pic and a recent one of PJ's.
While some social media users claimed they finally saw a resemblance between Porsha and her daughter, others insisted the little girl is Dennis' mini-me. Porsha doesn't seem to mind, though, and she continues to have the most fun with little PJ.

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SOCCER: Arsenal interested in Henry again
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to rule out the possibility of signing club great and current Red Bulls star Thierry Henry on loan for the second straight season.
Wenger said, “I’ve not lost interest in him … but I haven’t spoken about it with him at all.”
Henry spent two months on loan at the Premier League side midway through last season, scoring two goals — both game-winners. He scored a club-record 226 goals with Arsenal from 1999-2007.
The 35-year-old Henry is currently training with Arsenal during the MLS offseason.
UFC: Dos Santos, Velasquez set for rematch
Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez figure their rematch tonight will be longer, more taxing and more decisive than their previous meeting which lasted 64 seconds in determining mixed martial arts’ best heavyweight.
Dos Santos defends the championship belt he took from Velasquez 13 months ago when they meet in the main event of UFC 155 in Las Vegas.
Last year, Dos Santos abruptly dropped Velasquez with one equilibrium-destroying punch to the head, putting an early end on the UFC’s landmark debut fight on network television.
Velasquez has been stewing on his first MMA defeat ever since, determined to regain his title. He also refuses to blame the loss on a knee injury in training last year.
NCAA: Ex-lineman sues Louisville, coach
Patrick Grant, a former University of Louisville defensive lineman, has sued the school and coach Charlie Strong, and says he was coerced into covering up a beating in the locker room by a pair of teammates.
Nevada football coach Chris Ault announced he is stepping down after 28 years, leaving as the winningest coach in school history. The 66-year-old finished with a record of 233-109-1.

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H 76 – North CarolinaStatus: Enacted
Year Introduced: 2023
Revises defined terms applicable to certificates of need (CON) laws in Article 9, set forth in GS 131E-176, as follows. Changes the threshold criteria for diagnostic center to include a facility, program, or provider in which the total cost of all medical diagnostic equipment used by the facility which costs more than $10,000 or more exceeds $3 million (currently, the cost threshold is set at $1.5 million). Removes psychiatric facilities and chemical dependency treatment facilities from the definition of health service facility; makes conforming deletions from the term health service facility bed. Changes the threshold criteria for replacement equipment to include equipment that costs less than $3 million (was $2 million) as described; requires annually adjusting the threshold beginning September 30, 2023 using the Medical Care Index of the CPI as specified. Amends GS 131E-184 by exempting from certificate of need review a new institutional health service if it receives prior written notice from the proposing entity to allow a licensed home care agency to provide early and periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services to children up to 21 years of age in compliance with federal Medicaid requirements; applicable to all licensed child care agencies whether or not Medicare-certified. Repeals subsections (c) and (d) of the statute, relating to CON review exemptions for certain psychiatric beds or chemical dependency or substance abuse service facilities, now excluded from the definition of hospital service facility and beds. Replaces the set threshold amounts referenced in subsections (e), (f), and (g), to instead refer to “monetary” thresholds relating to capital expenditures and replacement equipment costs.
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Instantly turn your photo album into a 12, 24, 56 or 96 personalized-piece jigsaw puzzle.
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Obtaining a patent is a significant achievement for many businesses. It showcases innovation and strengthens a company's market position. That’s why Jericho Energy Ventures (TSX.V: JEV) (OTC: JROOF) is thrilled to obtain patent approval for its subsidiary’s hydrogen-fueled steam boiler. Following in the footsteps of leading firms like Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Iberdrola SA (OTC: IBDRY), these powerful businesses acknowledge the importance of patents in their success.
Apple, a tech giant, holds a vast portfolio of patents, many of which relate to energy efficiency and sustainable design in its products. Microsoft has a long-standing history of filing and holding numerous patents, reflecting its commitment to innovation and technological advancement. In recent years it has shown a growing emphasis on sustainability and addressing climate change. Meanwhile, Iberdrola is one of the world's largest producers of wind power and a major electricity utility company. Each of these companies has obtained numerous patents over the years. These patents not only recognize their innovations but also give them a competitive industry edge.
Jericho Energy Ventures (TSX.V: JEV) (OTC: JROOF) recently announced a newly allowed patent for its state-of-the-art, zero-emission DCC™ hydrogen-fueled steam boiler, developed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hydrogen Technologies. This is the third patent Hydrogen Technologies has in the pipeline as the company begins to receive initial commercial orders.
This new patent update follows the news that a leading U.S. University had opted to procure and deploy the DCC™ boiler within its district heating system – a market potentially worth $198B. JEV’s additional achievements include a three-way EU partnership with Sofinter Group and Exogen, as well as a collaboration with a global alcoholic beverage giant for a four-country DCC™ study. Moreover, Jericho’s HALO Hydrogen Hub entry was recently ranked by Rystad Energy among the top 10 likely to secure funding from the Department of Energy’s regional clean hydrogen hubs program.
Each of these announcements presents the potential for a mass-market opening. Individually they are a boon for the company, collectively they signal a compelling opportunity. Indeed, that’s a key factor in Atrium Research’s decision to rate JEV stock a Buy, with the firm noting JEV’s hydrogen investments “have been performing exceptionally well”.
Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) new patent application suggests enhancing Crash Detection accuracy by integrating multiple Apple devices, notably using motion sensors in AirPods. This could help in detecting incidents leading to head injuries that might not be sensed by an Apple Watch or iPhone. Crash Detection has proven lifesaving in several instances, such as enabling helicopter rescues and activating Emergency SOS. However, it has faced criticism for false alarms, like those triggered during roller coaster rides or skiing. Apple executives acknowledge the complexity of crash detection, which uses a combination of sensors like the gyroscope, accelerometer, GPS, microphone, and barometer. The proposed patent emphasizes that by comparing forces detected by AirPods with those detected by an iPhone and Apple Watch, a more comprehensive and accurate assessment can be achieved. Apple has made commitments to become carbon neutral across its entire business by 2030.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) has applied for a patent for a system that helps computers use energy more sustainably. This "sustainability-aware" system gathers information about the energy grid, like carbon intensity and environmental factors, to predict the best times to perform tasks with the least environmental impact. Using this forecast, the system can delay certain actions, like downloads or software updates, to times when they would be more environmentally friendly. For users, this might appear as a scheduler suggesting postponing certain tasks. Ideally, the system's sustainability predictions can be updated regularly and could potentially change based on the device's location or IP address.
Iberdrola SA’s (OTC: IBDRY) US subsidiary Avangrid has formed a Data Science and Analysis team to develop AI systems aimed at enhancing the reliability and quality of its network. The team, comprising experts from diverse fields like healthcare and finance, is working on three AI technologies: Predictive Health Analytics, GeoMesh, and HealthAI. These systems will analyze data from Avangrid's power grids to predict future performance, assess equipment health, and identify high-risk areas for inspections. This proactive approach will help replace equipment before it fails, reducing outages and saving costs. Iberdrola invests heavily in renewable energy and holds various patents in this domain. Its focus on sustainable energy solutions aligns with global efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Jericho Energy Ventures, Apple, Microsoft, and Iberdrola’s focus on innovation while protecting their progress with patented technologies is key to their continued success. Each is committed to advancing clean energy solutions and reducing their carbon footprint thereby showcasing their commitment to addressing climate change. Investment in this area is gaining traction and for companies like JEV, the prospect of rising customer demand seems increasingly promising. Patents undeniably fuel the success of tech stocks, turning innovative ideas into valuable assets that drive market dominance.


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Alpha Blondy, whose real name is Seydou Koné, was born in Dimbokoro in the Ivory Coast, on January 1, 1953. The Ivorian reggae star has already had a musical career of more than 35 years, yet, his courage and inspiration in music wouldn’t allow him to stop.
With his 12-member band, known as ‘The Solar System,’ the 66-year-old singer sings in English, French and Dioula, his native language, but also in Hebrew, Arabic and some African dialects such as baolé. Alpha Blondy, the first of nine children, as a boy had formed his first group called Atomic Vibration.
He left Ivory Coast to Liberia, where he continued his music, singing mainly in English. Later, in 1976, he moved to the USA, where he studied both economics and English at Columbia University, New York.
In the early eighties, he recorded his first album, Jah Glory with musicians from Ghana. His collaboration with Ghana’s Bibie Brew, produced classic recordings, such as ‘Fanta Diallo, Coco de Rasta, and Brigadier Sabari.
Alpha Blondy’s music can be defined as belonging to the well-known Afro-Reggae genre, blended with African, Caribbean, and European influences.
About Bob Marley, Alpha Blondy said, “Marley is still the sun in the reggae firmament. I like his message, his awareness, I am his fan. At the mausoleum dedicated to him at Nine mile in Kingston, I slept for two nights on the terrace.”
Once, he asked Ziggy, Bob’s elder son with Rita, “do you know why I love your father? Because he gave me a job, he opened the gate to let me in. He had a lot of laughs with Ziggy.
Bob Marley is dead and gone, yet his music lives forever and that love Blondy had for Bob, inspires him. Among his various albums, Alpha Blondy recorded the album ‘Jerusalem, with the late Bob Marley’s band ‘The Wailers.
He was the first African reggae star to play the French version of Bob Marley’s ‘War,’ part of a speech of Emperor Haile Selassie gave on October 4, 1963, calling for world peace at the 1963 U.N. General Assembly in New York City.
Alpha Blondy’s music is about poverty, injustice, and politics, a hypothetical combination of democracy and the dictatorship, which define several African governments. Today he is considered the authentic messenger of African reggae, a true living legend, able to attract millions of fans all over the world.
I have interviewed great international musicians, including Lucky Dube, Joseph Hill Culture, Luciano, Gregory Isaacs, Capleton, Julian Marley, Andrew Tosh (Sons of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh), Anthony B, U-Roy, Manu Dibango, etc.
I had time to talk to Seun and Femi Kuti ( the sons of Afrobeat king, Fela Anikulapo Kuti), South Africa’s Tutu Poane, Aswad, Prince Malachi, Junior Murvin but never had the opportunity to interview Alpha Blondy because on three occasions while in Belgium at Sfinks Festival, I was on holidays in Ghana.
Alpha Blondy continues to tour Europe and other parts of the world tirelessly. About his hope for Africa, he says, “I say first of all that on the African continent there is a lack of political maturity. Unlike European politicians, almost all African politicians do not prepare for studies to face a political career.”
“There is no improvement in this Africa Unity or the United Brains of Africa: The African Union must organize so many scholarships for brilliant students who want to study physics, mathematics, engineering, and politics, to learn in European universities, that is what is needed to build a true democracy in Africa.”
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They would make a great wedding or housewarming gift. And although they are personalized, there are no initials, embroidered family portraits (yes, THESE exist...and so do THESE), etc...; so don't fret stagers, these are safe!!!
And $60 for all 3 is not bad...but I'm thinking this might be a pretty easy DIY project!? Just some felt cut-outs on white 12x12 pillows.
A set of 4 is just $4.25 and I think the colors are beautiful! This would be a easy, inexpensive wall-art solution. Just use simple white mat/black frame combos and turn these cards into a classy art grouping!
This looks like another idea that wouldn't be too hard to tackle on your own. This is a GREAT way to make that big mess of jewelry that you have all over your bedroom/bathroom/etc... look much more stylish! And the seller is from Jackson, MS!
If you have some free time take a look at Etsy.com. It has little hidden treasures everywhere and it can provide you with lots of inspiration for your own decorating projects!

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Bid to stamp out negative audit opinions
ALL national and provincial government departments must now tell the Auditor-General every three months exactly what they are doing to solve their problems
Auditor-General Terence Nombembe told a press conference in Parliament yesterday that the new move would help stamp out negative audit opinions issued every year.
"Instead of reviewing at the end of the year we will confirm that accounting officers and ministers are looking at what they should be looking at," Nombembe said.
He said national government departments had made a lot of progress towards clean audits because last year none of them received the most negative audit opinion - a disclaimer.
But many still did not obey the Public Finance Management Act, nor were they able to prove that they were delivering services, he said.
Departments are especially bad at compiling registers of their movable assets.
"The only remaining sticky matter is assets. This needs a lot more urgent attention," Nombembe said.
His office had found a large number of vacancies in important government jobs, and that people did not have the "capacity" to make sure that government officials were performing properly.
"The tendency is to rely on consultants and not to do some of the work that needs to be done," Nombembe said of government officials.
He said government officials were also not able to keep proper records and documents, in line with the law.
"These things may sound very basic but these are the issues that keep taking us backwards, and that is why we have taken time to identify exactly what is giving rise to these continuous (audit) findings," he said.
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I went early at 8:30 for what I understood would be an “unveiling” of the new ATENAS park sign and what they were calling a “dedication ceremony.” Nada! After nearly 2 hours downtown I picked up my photos I had left earlier to be printed across from the park and Sr. Chacón there told me that they would not unveil the ATENAS letters until 7 pm tonight (probably in the rain) and I will not go back! I was there mainly to get a photo of the Atenas sign, so I was disappointed! I walked home with my new photos and will maybe go tomorrow to photograph the sign.
!Then the only programming on the stage for the first two hours was the main Evangelical church here in town performing charismatic music like in a charismatic worship service and a hand full of vendors (more like a flea market) – both also disappointing to me. The stage will have more and different kinds of music throughout the day, which is what the city does with all of these all-day fiestas they sponsor, but after I learned the sign would not be un-covered, I got my photos and walked home. 🙂 I will photograph it tomorrow and post just that photo. 🙂
THREE GALLERIES from this morning in Central Park Atenas – as always with galleries, CLICK an image to see it full-width and large and then you can do a manual slide show of that gallery if you choose to . . .
Park Photos showing some changes
Today’s Vendors or “Flea Market”
The Evangelicals’ Music Program
I had trouble figuring out what charismatic church music had to do with a city park dedication. Its one of the things I came to Costa Rica to get away from. 🙂
My Chronological Gallery of the Remodeling Central Park Atenas
And maybe a photo of the new ATENAS sign tomorrow!
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Women having male friends despite being married might be great for some husbands but not everyone is as accepting as others.
This next story has left netizens divided after a man has opened up about a conflict that he’s been facing, thanks to his wife. And it revolves around her going on hikes with her male best friend while he stays back at home.
While in the start, it was alright but not it has become a continuous ritual, and that has him thinking all sorts of negative thoughts. This includes doubting his wife and that’s the last thing he needs right now, considering all the work stress that he has. But again, how much is too much, he questioned.
Speaking on the popular platform of Reddit, the man mentioned how his wife is one person who is super friendly and nice to everyone out there. And this energetic personality is something he’s been attracted to. She also has a great life with so many friends by her side, and males make up a huge chunk of them.
So far, he’s been right with everything and they do have a great bond. But watching her talk about her male friend all the time and make plans with him frequently is a little annoying for him. After all, he does think it’s overcrossing some boundaries because he is the husband, and neglecting him for another male is certainly a red flag, in his opinion.
Netizens chimed in on the matter and felt it was high time he spoke to her. The last thing they needed was for another male to come in between their marriage. And doubting women for cheating without having the facts straight is never going to lead you to a happy ending, they added.
Some even suggested it was high time he made an effort and went on the hike with them. And in case they refused, that was certainly something to worry about. What do you think?

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Lynch DOJ Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Stealing Federal Lawsuits And Attempting To Sell
After leaving the DOJ, he took cases with him to sell.
A former senior prosecutor at the Department of Justice who served in President Barack Obama’s administration has been busted for trying to sell highly-classified lawsuits brought by whistleblowers to the entities of the pending investigations.
Jeffrey Wertkin, a senior official in Obama’s administration under former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, stole documents prior to leaving the DOJ in April 2016 with the intent to sell them for personal gain — which is a felony.
Wertkin then took the stolen, highly-classified documents with him to a politically-connected law firm in Washington, D.C., where he was offered a job.
When he began at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Wertkin tried to sell the sealed complaints to high-paying clients.
He was arrested in January 2017 after federal authorities identified that he was trying to sell sealed federal lawsuits to a Silicon Valley tech company for roughly $310,000.
Here’s the kicker: former DOJ officials who were interviewed leading up to Wertkin’s arrest claim they have no idea how he possessed numerous sealed federal complaints, left the building with them, and how no one noticed for several years.
In his court filings, he admitted to knowingly stealing the documents and acknowledged that he lied to the DOJ about possessing highly-classified materials when he left the agency.
“I began secretly reviewing and collecting complaints to identify clients to solicit for business when I was in practice and, thereby, to make myself more successful at Akin Gump,” the plea agreement stated.
Wertkin claims he stole the documents because he was trying to “advance his career,” but many won’t find it surprising that a former top Obama lawyer was involved in such a corruption case.
With the Obama administration being involved in scandals, lies, and corruption for years, it’s no wonder other top officials carried out similar behaviors.
The American people are sick and tired of the corruption, and the DOJ should hold Wertkin and all other Obama-holdovers fully accountable for their actions.
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The Challenge, the largest of the 11, has been officially launched by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce in Wellington tonight [26th January]. It is hosted by AgResearch and brings together researchers from all seven crown research institutes and four universities. Funding for the Challenge is nearly $100 million over 10 years. This will be supported by additional co-funding of up to $130 million from the crown research institutes.
“It’s a truly auspicious day,” says Dr Paul Reynolds, the interim board chair. “The primary sectors underpin the country’s economy and it has never been more urgent to provide research solutions that enhance productivity whilst maintaining and improving the environmental values on which farming, as well as society, depend.”
He says researchers have worked extensively with farmers, growers and foresters, environmental managers and Māori to co-develop a programme to meet the Challenge’s objective. The Challenge has four research themes: Innovative, resilient land and water use; Collaborative capacity; Greater value in global markets; and Operating at the Nexus.
The Challenge is hosted by AgResearch, and its research partners are University of Auckland, ESR, GNS, Landcare Research, Lincoln Agritech, Lincoln University, Massey University, NIWA, Plant & Food Research, Scion, and University of Waikato.
“The Challenge has been influenced by and will build on the good work already done by the Land and Water Forum. We have close links with several of the other Challenges, in particular Biological Heritage which focuses on our native biodiversity, biosecurity, and resilience to harmful organisms. Together we will be working to accelerate science for the betterment of our land and water and the next generation.”
Dr Reynolds announced the first two official Challenge appointments: Ken Taylor as permanent Challenge director and Professor Richard McDowell as Chief Scientist.
“Mr Taylor is currently the Director of the Science Group at Environment Canterbury, and chairs a reference group of the Land and Water Forum, and is ideally placed to lead the Challenge.”
Professor McDowell has been the Interim Chief Scientist, and is a Principal Scientist at AgResearch and Professor of Soil and Water Quality at Lincoln University.
“His special interest in providing options and tools to mitigate water quality contamination while maintaining profitable primary production enterprises will be invaluable to the Challenge,” says Dr Reynolds.
AgResearch Chief Executive Dr Tom Richardson says it is a privilege for AgResearch to host the Challenge and lead its establishment.
“This has been a huge combined effort to date, with more than 50 stakeholder organisations involved. The Challenge team has already determined there are 350 research projects contributing towards the Challenge outcome. The research plan for the Challenge has focussed on filling the gaps.
“In addition to the new government funding, the Challenge has the mandate to act as the integrator and influencer for all of the research projects in this area. I think this is where the most value will be created for New Zealand.
“The launch marks, in Winston Churchill’s words, the end of the beginning. The way ahead and the opportunity for transformational science for the benefit of all of us is very exciting,” says Dr Richardson.
Announcements on the first projects funded by the Challenge are expected in May.
The Challenge science
Initial research under consideration:
- Determine how to achieve greater value from global markets – designing production systems that meet both international consumers and local community needs.
- Identify next generation primary production systems - opportunities to change the face of farming
- Use natural and enhanced resistance to land use pressures in soils and waters to meet community values and guide land use suitability decisions
- Determining land use suitability to enable more productive land use
- Determine the role of collaboration in transforming management of land and water
- Develop an integrated set of economic, environmental social and cultural indicators to support enhanced primary sector performance
- Develop a mātauranga-centred framework to assist land and water utilisation and community engagement


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Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed the government will hike taxes to fund the long-delayed reform of England’s social care system and work to catch up on hospital backlogs caused by the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Under plans announced yesterday, a new Health and Social Care Levy will be introduced that will be based on National Insurance contribution rates, and which will effectively increase them by 1.25%.
However, unlike National Insurance contributions the levy will apply to working people over the state retirement age. It will be accompanied by a 1.25% increase in dividend tax that will also go towards health and social care reform.
Johnson told MPs in parliament that the levy would generate £12bn a year for the next three years that would be ringfenced for health and social care. The levy will initially fund coronavirus catch-up work, but from October 2023 it will support the introduction of a new lifetime cap on social care costs, such as residential care for dementia sufferers, which are means-tested and can wipe out savings and property holdings stretching into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
The announcement – which muddies a Conservative Party 2019 general-election manifesto commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance – came on the same day the government announced proposals for a one-year suspension of the so-called “pensions triple lock”.
According to the prime minister, the reform's centrepiece “lifetime cap” on care costs will be set at £86,000 for people in England who begin receiving care from October next year. The Department of Health and Social Care said the limit was equivalent to the cost of spending around three years in residential care.
It said that at present around one in seven people found themselves having to pay more than £100,000 to fund the cost of their care, with bills “falling indiscriminately” on some of the nation’s sickest and most vulnerable people.
The reforms also contain changes to means-testing for social care support. They will see the state cover all care costs for people with assets of £20,000 or less; those with assets valued at £20,000 to £100,000 will receive some support from the state. The current limit for state support is £23,250
Unveiling the proposals in parliament, Johnson said the proceeds of the levy would not go on “pay awards for middle management” but instead would “go straight to the front line” at a time when the nation needed to get more out of the health and social care system than ever before.
“It will enable radical innovation to improve the speed and quality of care, including better screening equipment to diagnose serious diseases, such as cancer, more quickly, designated surgical facilities so non-urgent patients are no longer competing with A&E,” he said.
Johnson told MPs that at the start of the pandemic 30,000 of the NHS’s 100,000 hospital beds were occupied by people who needed to be in a social-care setting rather than a hospital. He said bed-blocking cost the NHS “billions every night” and stopped hospital services being accessed by people needing cancer care, hip operations, or other services.
“Too often people were in hospital beds because they or their relatives were worried about the cost of care in a residential home,” he said. “And that same fear kept many others at home without any care at all.”
He told MPs: “You can’t fix the Covid backlogs without giving the NHS the money it needs. You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care, you can’t fix social care without removing the fear of losing everything to pay for it, and you can’t fix health and social care without long-term reform. The plan I am setting out today will fix all of these problems together.”
“This plan certainly does not ‘fix’ social care”
Health think-tank the King’s Fund said the “historic” levels of investment confirmed by Johnson were to be welcomed, but it cautioned there was a risk of over-playing the potential results that could be delivered by the reform package.
Chief executive Richard Murray said the prime minister had shown a willingness to “grasp the nettle of social care reform” in a way that predecessors and previous administrations had not.
However, he said social care would see only £5.4bn in additional funding over the coming three years, with no guarantees of sustainable funding beyond.
“The cap on care costs – which will consume nearly half the funding – will protect people from the very high costs of long stays in residential care, but setting it at £86,000 means it will help relatively few people,” Murray said.
“The changes to the means test are very welcome and will bring thousands more people into the publicly funded system.
“However, there is a real risk this will leave inadequate funding to bring about meaningful change in areas such as workforce, access and quality. While this plan certainly does not 'fix' adult social care, as the PM had promised, it is the most significant step forward for a generation.”
Murray added that putting the additional funding earmarked for the NHS to best use would depend “critically” on developing a plan to address chronic workforce shortages.
“Public expectations will rise with their taxes and the government must be honest about how long it will take to recruit and train enough staff to provide the tangible improvements to NHS care the public will expect,” he said.
Pensions triple lock becomes “double lock” for one year
As MPs were discussing Johnson’s social care announcement, the Department for Work and Pensions tabled proposals for new legislation that would suspend one of the three “locks” used to protect the value of the state pension.
It said that following “unprecedented fluctuations to earnings” caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the use of average-earnings growth figures for state pension uprating would be “set aside for one year”.
The triple lock guarantees that state pensions will rise each year by whichever is the higher of three measures: average earnings, inflation, or 2.5%.
However average earnings are on course to rise by 8% to 8.5%, which DWP said could increase the cost of providing state pensions by up to £5bn because of a “statistical anomaly”.
In a statement, DWP said suspending the average-earnings measure from the triple lock for one year would stop pensioners benefiting unfairly.
“Younger people have been hit hardest by the financial impacts of the pandemic, and the artificial inflation of pensioner incomes at this time would be out of kilter with the pressures being experienced by the rest of the population,” it said.
“This new legislation is a one-year response to exceptional circumstances and the government plans to return the earnings element of the triple lock next year.”

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Qatar Airways, the official airline sponsor of the electric street racing series Formula E, is delighted to congratulate Sam Bird, the winner of the 2017 New York City ePrix, held at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on July 15-16, 2017.
The airline was also the title sponsor of the successful 2017 Qatar Airways Paris ePrix, which took place around the architectural complex of Les Invalides in the French capital in May, 2017.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: As the official airline sponsor of the New York City ePrix, we are delighted to congratulate both the race’s winner, Sam Bird and Formula E for hosting such an exciting and successful event in New York, a key destination for us. We are delighted to have celebrated our 10-year anniversary of flying to New York last month by displaying our trademark colours on the iconic Empire State Building.
And we are tremendously excited to be bringing our award-winning new ‘Qsuite’ Business Class seat to New York this autumn, a product which truly sets a new industry standard by bringing First Class to Business Class.
Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed available in Business Class, with privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room. Adjustable panels and movable TV monitors on the centre four seats allow colleagues, friends or families travelling together to transform their space into a private suite, allowing them to work, dine and socialise together. These new features provide the ultimate customisable travel experience that enables passengers to create an environment that suits their own unique needs.
As a key partner of the New York City ePrix, Qatar Airways provided select invited VIP guests a First Class experience at the EMOTION Club in the eVillage event space.
The FIA Formula E Championship is the world’s first fully-electric single-seater racing series, competing on the streets against the backdrop of some of the world’s most iconic cities, including Hong Kong, Marrakech, Buenos Aires, Monaco, Paris, New York and Montreal. The championship represents a vision for the future of the motor industry, serving as a platform to showcase the latest innovations in electric vehicle technology and alternative energy solutions.
Qatar Airways is the official sponsor of numerous sporting events, including the Qatar ExxonMobil Open and the Qatar Total Open; as well as being an official FIFA partner and the official sponsor of the FIFA 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The airline has a long history of having one of the most modern and energy efficient fleets in the sky; combining speed, efficiency and distance.
As the 2017 Skytrax winner of Airline of the Year, World’s Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, and Best First Class Airline Lounge, Qatar Airways continues to deliver award-winning service across all cabins to the USA and beyond. In addition to ten years of service to New York and Washington, D.C., Qatar Airways currently serves Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and Philadelphia. The airline has announced plans to launch service to San Francisco in 2018.
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Capturing Your Special Day – Moment by Moment
As a full time professional videographer & photographer, I spend my week working in high pressure environments. This sees me handling large budget corporate video shoots where I could be interviewing a CEO one moment, the next hanging from a cherry picker. But life isn’t just about the day job.
Whilst exploring Australia, Canada and South Africa some 10 years ago, my passion for photography ignited. I honed my style for natural, relaxed and candid shots of people, couples and landscapes that framed the emotion and atmosphere of the moment.
Since photographing my first in 2009, I fell for wedding photography. Weddings allow me to indulge in my passion: letting my creativity flow from the shutter, giving me the freedom to think on my feet and capture your most special moments.
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Driverless cars are on the way. The technology is improving rapidly and, soon enough, the cars will be part of our daily lives. But, because humans are entirely hubristic, it’s unlikely they’ll catch on immediately. We’ll always believe we can drive better on our own than we could with assistance. A new game proves otherwise.
Error-Prone was developed by Peter Cardwell-Gardner and Mark Backler to show that computers are really, really good drivers, Wired reports. The game simulates highway driving, with all the cars driving properly in a circle. When you enter the game, though, cars crash and burn. Even if you can evade fender-benders, the entire pace of traffic gets thrown off by your wonky human driving.
Error-Prone is a preview of how clean the roads may look when self-driving cars take over, but as Wired notes, it’s not perfect. The game cannot account for more local driving where unexpected interruptions (e.g., pedestrians, animals, fallen trees, etc.) disrupt the planned route. But the game’s goal is not to show us the future, but teach us the error of our cocky ways. Humans, give up and give in. Let a robot be your chauffeur.


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Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services.
He was arrested over allegations that he owns four properties and that he was allegedly transferring funds abroad through a third party.
He was arrested at the Wuse II office of the DSS on Monday afternoon and is now undergoing interrogation at the DSS Headquarters In Aso Drive.
The DSS in a 2016 report revealed that accused of living in a N40m mansion paid for by one Umar Mohammed, a retired air commodore who is allegedly involved in shady deals.
“In December 2010, the Police Service Commission (PSC) found Magu guilty of action prejudicial to state security – withholding of EFCC files, sabotage, unauthorised removal of EFCC files and acts unbecoming of a police officer, and awarded him severe reprimand as punishment.
“Magu is currently occupying a residence rented for N40m at N20m per annum. This accommodation was not paid [for] from the commission’s finances, but by one Umar Mohammed, air commodore retired, a questionable businessman who has subsequently been arrested by the secret service.
“For the furnishing of the residence, Magu enlisted the Federal Capital Development Authority to award a contract to Africa Energy, a company owned by the same Mohammed, to furnish the residence at the cost of N43m.
“Investigations show that the acting EFCC chairman regularly embarked on official and private trips through a private jet owned by Mohammed.
“In one of such trips, Magu flew to Maiduguri alongside Mohammed with a bank MD who was being investigated by the EFCC over complicity in funds allegedly stolen by the immediate past petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
“Furthermore, the EFCC boss has so far maintained a high-profile lifestyle. This is exemplified by his preference for first-class air travels. On 24 June, 2016, he flew Emirate airlines first-class to Saudi Arabia to perform lesser hajj at the cost of N2.9m. This is in spite of Mr President’s directive to all public servants to fly economy class.
“Magu has fostered a beneficial relationship with Mohammed who by his confession approaches clients for possible exploitation, favours and associated returns,” the DSS report said.
Magu is yet to be confirmed as the substantive chairman of the EFCC despite occupying the position in acting capacity for many years.
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Managing your finances can be a painstaking process and accumulating wealth isn’t something that happens overnight (unless of course you’re lucky enough to hit the jackpot). Achieving financial fitness takes a lot of discipline and planning and getting into the habit of regularly saving money is a good way to start.
Just like your house, your finances could probably do with a little spring cleaning too – so here are our eight powerful tips you can use to do just that.
1. Spring clean your house (literally)
Yes, this article is about spring cleaning your finances and the best way to start is by spring cleaning your house first. You never know what little treasures may be hiding in plain sight or lurking at the back of a cupboard somewhere. Check every room, every closet and every storage space to find any items that you don’t really use, but that you can sell to earn some extra money – and as a bonus, your house will get cleaner, too. Just make sure you save the proceeds from your sales rather than blowing it on something you don’t really need.
2. Clean up your subscriptions
This tip applies to both spring cleaning your finances and saving money. It’s super easy to subscribe to monthly or annual services that you don’t really use, so check your credit card statement for any that you can live without. Whether it’s $100 on Foxtel or $10 on Netflix, it’s not really the amount that matters - it’s whether you’re getting value out of it or not. If you don’t really need it, it’s time to cancel it.
3. List down your expenses
The same approach applies to all your expenses. Make a list of everything you’re regularly paying, then eliminate any unnecessary expenses, and check what you can do to reduce the costs of those you need. For example, electricity is definitely something you need to keep. But by shopping around for the best deal or reducing your power usage, you are essentially lowering your expenses, too.
4. Clear your debts
As you’d expect, spring cleaning your finances definitely includes clearing your debts. While it may take a while to clear all of them, the best time to begin is now. Credit cards and other types of loans have high interest rates, which can cause you to get even deeper into debt. Make a plan to pay them off, and one option to do this is to consolidate them. Start controlling your debts before they control you.
5. Review your personal health insurance
If you have private health insurance, check that it’s still the most suitable solution for you. Insurance evolves over time. That's why it's worth reviewing it this spring to check that you are on the most appropriate plan, and that you’re getting the most out of it. If you pay for extras cover every month but only really use it for an annual dental check-up, maybe it’s time to switch to hospital only cover. Don’t forget to check the various health insurance providers to make sure you’re getting the best available deal.
6. Review your home loan
As with your health insurance, home loan conditions also change through the years. What could have been suitable for you five or ten years ago may not be the best option for you today. Check what the best rates are then give your bank a call and ask them to match it. If they come to the party, great – if not, it may be time to move to a new lender.
7. Set your budget
As with most things, you can’t monitor it if you can’t measure it - so it’s a good idea to set yourself an expenses budget. It’s an excellent money management skill that can help you prevent spending more money than you want to. It doesn’t have to be complicated, you can use a simple spreadsheet to develop your expense budget and then use it to monitor your weekly or monthly spend.
8. Set your financial goals
Now that you’ve got your expenses under control, it’s time to set your financial goals. Develop your short, medium and long term financial goals and check regularly to make sure you’re on track. The key is to set goals that are achievable but take a little discipline. What they are is up to you – you might want a goal that is a specific amount saved each month, or a percentage of your salary that you want to save. Your goal may be to start paying additional money into your superannuation account or to invest a set amount in blue chip shares each month.
It’s time to spring clean your finances now!
Spring is here, and it’s the best time to clean up your finances and set goals. Financial freedom doesn’t happen in the blink of an eye - you need to work on it. And, if you do need some financial assistance or if you want to consolidate your debts, we’re here to help. Just take a look at our cash loans from $1K - $5K to find out how quick and easy it is to get your hands on some extra funds. Once a loan is approved, the cash is usually in your bank account within a few hours.


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No doubt you are keenly aware of the Stay at Home order for California, and the public health order for San Diego County (updated 3/23/2020), which have dramatically changed all business operations in Carlsbad, as a result of the coronavirus.
Of course restaurants are affected by this order, as well.
There IS a bit of good news, however, as many restaurants are open to offer take-out service (including some who did not before), about 43 per the City of Carlsbad website as of today. And a number of these eateries also offer curbside pickup as well as delivery services, some through delivery services such as Doordash.
As of today, there are a total of 65 Carlsbad restaurants to choose from, who will no doubt appreciate your business.
The City of Carlsbad has a terrific interactive map of these restaurants (while it gets updated it might not include every option), and you can filter in the ones that offer curbside service (currently 34 of the 65), or takeout service (43). The map is updated every few days but you should always verify the status of services offered, and the hours at any restaurant of interest.
If you click on each pin on the map (restaurant location) you can learn more about the restaurant’s services (e.g., takeout, curbside, delivery), and link to their website to see the menu. Some restaurants may offer online ordering in addition to phone orders.
Restaurants are expected to continue to comply with all the CDC recommendations, including social distancing inside and at curbside pickup.
San Diego Magazine provides an extensive list of other area restaurants offering takeout and/or curbside services.

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Kill the Shogun
William Morrow, September, 2000.
Hardcover, 240 pages.
Masterless samurai Matsuyama Kaze is weary from his long and, so far, fruitless search of Japan for the daughter of his slain Lord and Lady. Kaze has he vowed he would not rest until he found their abducted daughter, and his quest has now taken him to the new capital of 17th century Japan, Edo (now Tokyo). When an assassination attempt on the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the new Shogun, fails Matsuyama is blamed for the crime. On the run from the authorities, Matsuyama nevertheless determines that the young girl he seeks is being held captive at the Little Flower, an infamous brothel specializing in children. Now Matsuyama must utilize all of his skills and intelligence in order to rescue the girl and to prove his innocence -- before he is executed as traitor to the Shogun.
Kill the Shogun is the last book in Dale Furutani's compelling trilogy which features the masterless samurai, or ronin, Matsuyama Kaze. Each chapter is prefaced with a lovely, original haiku, which comments on the action to come. Seventeenth century Japan really comes alive in this exciting adventure story which features a complex hero who is ruthless, yet compassionate, ferocious, yet tender when need be. And he is an absolute terror in combat. In his quest, Kaze has met a wonderful cast of characters -- soldiers, statesmen, actors and artisans are all skillfully drawn by Furutani. Although this book is billed as the last in a trilogy, the ending seems to hint at a sequel. That would be welcome news indeed for the many who will be sad indeed to see the end of the adventures of Matsuyama Kaze.
--Claire E. White
Kill the Shogun is available for purchase on Amazon.com
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This review was published in the February, 2001 of The Internet Writing Journal.
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You can never have enough t-shirts in your wardrobe! Lightweight breathable fabric and a cute double ruffle sleeve makes this the perfect go to summer t-shirt. Style with your fave denim or layer under some cute dungarees for the ultimate look!
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Apr 07, 2014
During the past few years we have seen several authors like Kevin Griffin, Tom Catton and Noah Levine publish books about recovery. They are making the rounds in the recovery community. This year three new books have come onto the market, Scot Kiloby’s Natural Rest for Addiction: A Revolutionary Way to Recover Through Presence, Eight Step Recovery – Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction by myself and Dr Paramabandhu Groves, and in June Noah Levine’s Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Overcoming Addiction will hit the streets.
Not so long ago there was only the Big Book, of 12 step recovery, and it was a book that was in the …
Oct 07, 2013
Eight Step Recovery – Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction, by Valerie Mason-John and Dr Paramabandhu Groves
‘Blending Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery with traditional Buddhist teachings and personal stories, the authors give us a wise and compassionate approach to recovery from the range of addictions. This comprehensive approach will be a valuable tool for addicts and addiction professionals alike.’
Kevin Griffin, author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
Foreword written by Gabor Maté
Publication date 2014
The Eight Steps
Step One: accepting that this human life will bring suffering
Step Two: seeing how we create extra suffering in our lives
Step Three: embracing impermanence to shows us that our suffering can …
Sep 02, 2013
September 8th is International Recovery Day. Every day is a recovery day for me as I wholeheartedly go for refuge to the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. The more I can place these jewels at the centre of my life, the more I walk the Noble Eightfold path that the Buddhas taught as a way out of our misery.
This path is a way to live our life that will bear the fruits of stillness, simplicity and contentment.
Perhaps choose to focus on one of the stages of the path each week throughout September and October.
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May 06, 2013
“For many, negative thinking is a habit, which over time, becomes an addiction… A lot of people suffer from this disease because negative thinking is addictive to each of the Big Three — the mind, the body, and the emotions. If one doesn’t get you, the others are waiting in the wings.” – Peter McWilliams, American self help author.
‘We admitted we were powerless over (addiction) — that our lives had become unmanageable.’ This is step one in the twelve-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous and all other twelve-step programs that exist including ALANON – which is a twelve-step group for families of alcoholics.
This is a poignant step for …
Mar 05, 2012
I was brought up in Essex in an orphanage run by Church of England Christians. Many of them had given up their lives in the material world, to work for the Lord, and looked after poor orphans. There, I learned several Christian truths, including the following three:
- There is a heaven, and if I am “good” I will end up there.
- There is a hell, and if I “mess up” I will end up there.
- I can repent, and the Lord will forgive me.
Reflecting on these three truths, coupled with praying to a God that never came to my rescue when I needed Him, initiated a spiritual …
Feb 06, 2012
When I came to Buddhism 22 years ago, I would never have admitted to being an addict. After all I was doing what everybody else was doing in my work and social life. No one I knew was in a 12 step program, or thinking about sobriety. We were in our 20s, happy go lucky and indulging in our hedonistic lives.
In fact when I first mentioned I was going to stop drinking, my friends were horrified. “What? Not even champagne?” How could I refuse such an offer? “Okay champagne only.” That’s how I became …
Dec 27, 2011
A new monthly blog first Monday of the month, by Vimalasara, a.k.a. Valerie Mason-John.
Why is it that so many people make new year’s resolutions, and two weeks later, they are off the wagon?
A study in 2007 by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol UK showed that 78% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, and those who succeed have 5 traits in common.
Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set; such as, a pound a week, instead of saying “lose weight”), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their

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Karuta (かるた karuta?, from Portuguese carta ["card"]) is a Japanese card game. The basic idea of any karuta game is to be able to quickly determine which card out of an array of cards is required and then to grab the card before it is grabbed by an opponent. There are various types of cards which can be used to play karuta. It is also possible to play this game using two standard decks of playing cards.
There are two kinds of cards used in karuta. One kind is yomifuda (読札) or "reading cards", and the other is torifuda (取り札) or "grabbing cards." As they were denoted, the words in the yomifuda are read and players will have to find its associated torifuda before anybody else does.
The two types of karuta cards that are most often seen are the "uta-garuta" and "iroha-garuta". In "uta-garuta", players try to find the last two lines of a waka given the first three lines. It is often possible to identify a poem by its first one or two syllables. The poems for this game are taken from the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu and are traditionally played on New Year's Day.
Anyone who can read hiragana can play "iroha-garuta" (いろはがるた). In this type, a typical torifuda features a drawing with a kana at one corner of the card. Its corresponding yomifuda features a proverb connected to the picture with the first syllable being the kana displayed on the torifuda. Karuta is often played by children at elementary school and junior high-school level during class, as an educational exercise. Although several kinds of Karuta games are described below, in reality any kind of information that can be represented in card form can be used including shapes, colours, words in English, small pictures and the like.
- 1 Early Karuta
- 2 Varieties of Karuta
- 3 In popular culture
- 4 See also
- 5 References and notes
- 6 External links
Playing cards were introduced to Japan by the Portuguese traders during the mid 16th century. These early decks were used for trick-taking games.
The first indigenous Japanese deck was the Tenshō karuta named after the Tenshō period (1573-1592). It was a 48 card deck with the 10s missing like Iberian decks from that period. It kept the four Latin suits of cups, coins, clubs, and swords along with the three face cards of knave, knight, and king. In 1633, the Tokugawa shogunate banned these cards, forcing Japanese manufacturers to radically redesign their cards. As a result of Japan's isolationist Sakoku policy, karuta would develop separately from the rest of the world.
The Unsun karuta deck developed in the late 17th century. It had five suits of 15 ranks each for a total of 75 cards. Six of the ranks were face cards. The Portuguese deck used to have dragons on their aces. The Unsun karuta made the aces and dragons separate cards. These dragon cards acted as wild cards. The new Guru suit used circular whirls (mitsudomoe) as pips.
Varieties of Karuta
Usually, many localities will have their own version of karuta with local history and landmarks.
Jomo Karuta (Japanese: 上毛かるた, jōmō karuta) is a variety of karuta which features history and famous locations in Gunma Prefecture. An English version has been produced and is sold in bookstores across Gunma.
Uta-garuta and Hyakunin Isshu
Uta Garuta (Japanese: 歌ガルタ, lit. poem cards) is a card game in which 100 waka poems are written on two sets of cards that make up one full deck. Players have to quickly match the cards to complete a poem and recite it. The "Ogura Hyakunin Isshu" is the most popular subgenre for the uta garuta called Hyakunin Isshu (Japanese: 百人一首, lit. 100 people, 1 poem). Compiled in the early 13th century by the poet Fujiwara no Teika, this game contains one hundred poems, with each one written by a different famous poet.
Competitive karuta is played with uta-garuta cards with competitions on various levels. The Japan national championship tournament is held every January at Omi shrine (a Shinto Shrine) in Ōtsu, Shiga.
Iroha Garuta (Japanese: いろはがるた) is an easier-to-understand card for children, similar to Uta-garuta and Hyakunin Isshu. Representing the 47 syllables of the iroha syllabary and adds kyo (京, "capital") for the 48th (since the syllable -n ん can never start any word or phrase). A set consists of 48 proverbs each starting with a different syllable and another set of cards expressing a proverb as shown in the picture. There are 3 standard Iroha Garuta variants; Kamigata Iroha, Edo Iroha and Owari Iroha. In addition to these there are several more modern card decks based on the Iroha Garuta pattern:
Obake karuta is a Japanese card game. The game was created in the Edo period and remained popular through the 1910s or 1920s. Each playing card in the deck features a character from the hiragana syllabary and a creature from Japanese mythology; in fact, obake karuta means ghost cards or monster cards. Success requires knowledge of Japanese mythology and folklore as players attempt to collect cards that match clues read by a referee. The player who accumulates the most cards by the end of the game wins.
Obake karuta is an early example of the common Japanese fascination with classifying monsters and creating new ones. The game is one of the earliest attempts by Japanese companies to categorize legendary creatures, label them, define them, and subsequently market them. As such, it is a precursor to the Godzilla films of the 1950s and later. Even more closely, obake karuta resembles the Yu-Gi-Oh! or Pokémon Trading Card Game, which also involves collecting cards that represent fabulous creatures. In fact, many Pokémon were designed specifically after creatures from Japanese mythology.
Hokkaido Hougen Karuta
Hokkaido Hougen Karuta (Japanese: 北海道方言かるた, lit. Hokkaido Dialect Cards) is the first of a series of Talking Karuta produced by Discovery Creative in Hokkaido Japan which help children and adults alike learn different words and phrases used on the northern island of Hokkaido. Unlike most karuta where a reader need to be present for the game to be played, Hokkaido Hougen Karuta includes a CD-ROM with the reading of the cards being read by a native of the Hokkaido dialect. Hokkaido Karuta has become a popular version of karuta all over Japan because it allows the player(s) to play and learn without the presence of a reader.
Kyo-Kotoba Karuta (Japanese: 京ことばかるた, lit. Kyoto Word Cards) is a version of karuta using the Kyoto dialect. This karuta set was produced by Discovery Creative under the supervision of Osaka City University Professor Nakagawa Makoto. This also being part of the Talking Karuta series, the narrations were recorded by famous Japanese actress Itida Hiromi, an expert in the Kyoto dialect in Japan.
Doyo Karuta (Japanese: 童謡かるた, lit. Nursery Rhyme Cards) is a version of karuta made of famous Japanese nursery rhymes sang to music to help young children learn the Japanese writing system called Hiragana. This version of karuta was created by Kumamoto Kenmin Television, a local television station located in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan who are also the creators of Kumamoto dialect karuta.
Kabufuda (Japanese: 株札) are cards used for gambling games such as Oicho-Kabu. They come in decks of 40 cards with designs representing the numbers 1 through 10. There are four cards for each number and the 10 is the only face card.
Hanafuda (Japanese: 花札, lit. flower cards) are Japanese cards with flower designs. Beginning in the early 19th century, they are still in use today with a deck of 48 cards having different pictures representing each of the 12 months.
In popular culture
Karuta was almost unknown outside of Japan until the release of the manga and anime series Chihayafuru. It portrays the story of a group of young people and their journey through the world of karuta.
Kirby Super Star Ultra has Karuta as a mini-game. It was translated as "Kirby Card Swipe" in the English release.
In episode 303 of the anime series Bleach, they play a game of Karuta with cards based on other Bleach characters.
In episode 12 of the anime series Girlfriend Kari;, Shiina Kokomi's mother presents Iroha karuta cards as a symbol of Japanese New Year. She suggests that they play a game of Iroha karuta, and, although everyone agreed, they are never shown playing.
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References and notes
- Andy's Playing Cards: Japanese playing cards: An in-depth look at cards used in karuta.
- Karuta: Sports or Culture: A detailed essay about the game.
- Karuta at GenkiEnglish: a variation of the game using picture cards.
- OoishiTengudo/Karuta and Hanafuda: Shop of old standing in Kyoto.
- Discovery Creative Hougen Karuta: Karuta used in the various dialects of Japan.


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Marriage used to be an almost unbreakable bond between two people. Your parents – and possibly grandparents depending on your age – have been together for decades. They came from eras when you’d get married very young and that would be it. You were sorted for life. That’s why so many older people celebrate 50, 60, or 70 years of marriage; back in the day, if you were married, you were married for life.
Fast forward to now and you see far more unsuccessful marriages. Couples get together, get married, and then it all falls apart within a few years. The biggest reason for this difference is the societal view of marriage now and back then. We see marriage differently now and people aren’t afraid to get divorced – specifically, women don’t feel “trapped” in relationships anymore. If this was how things were back when our parents or grandparents were getting together, we’re sure the marriage success rates would be similar!
Still, you can absolutely make marriage work. The ultimate key is finding the right person, but every successful marriage needs a few additional things as well. We’ll explain what they are and talk briefly about the importance of marriage, even in the modern era.
Why Is A Good Marriage Important?
For one, it’s important for your happiness. Nobody wants to be in a bad relationship, let alone a bad marriage. It can make you feel trapped and getting a divorce is still a fairly scary thing – especially from a legal standpoint. You’ll need to involve solicitors, not to mention a child custody lawyer if children are involved.
And that touches on the biggest reason you need a successful marriage; your family.
Kids deserve to grow up in a stable home environment as it helps them develop. We’re not saying there’s anything wrong with children who grow up in split households, but going through a divorce has a long-lasting impact on them. It can affect them in ways they don’t understand until they’re much older – the divorce could subconsciously dictate some of their life choices.
You need to make your marriage work for the good of your kids, yet you also don’t want to force a broken marriage to stay together. The key is preventing your marriage from breaking down, to begin with. As noted, picking the right partner is crucial, but what else does a marriage need?
Keep reading to find the essential secrets to a long-lasting, successful marriage:
Good Communication At All Times
Communication is crucial for a marriage to last. The two of you need to talk to one another all the time, about everything! It fosters an open relationship (no, not like that) where there are no secrets and few misunderstandings.
Some people think that arguments are a normal part of relationships. By all means, you’re bound to have disagreements – it’s impossible to live with another human being and not disagree about things sometimes. But arguing all the time isn’t a sign of a healthy relationship at all! More often than not, it’s a sign that the communication is breaking down.
Arguments happen when you either don’t understand one another or do things without telling the other person. Maybe one of you moved where something was at home and the other person can’t find it. They start getting annoyed and an argument brews. This is avoided if you talk about things before doing them. Stay in the loop and you’ll always understand what the other person is thinking and why they might make certain decisions.
Most importantly, communication means you know your partner on the deepest level possible. Listen to their innermost worries and understand why they’re feeling things. If you always communicate, you always feel like someone is supporting you, and that’s a very strong foundation for a successful marriage.
Making Time For One Another
A lot of marriages break down because the two people stop making time for one another. It’s a classic tale; you’re smitten when you start dating, then you get married and become caught up in raising a family. Your children (rightfully) deserve a lot of your attention – but not all of it.
You must make time for one another even when you’ve got a family to raise. It can sound a bit selfish, but spending all your time on your kids means the two of you get left out. Make the effort to spend more time alone as a couple. This could be by scheduling regular date nights or booking small vacations while the grandparents look after the kids.
If you make time for one another, it shows that you both still care. It’s very common for one person in a relationship to feel left behind or neglected at times. They want some attention from their partner, so be sure they get it!
Being Thankful And Appreciative
A marriage will never last unless both parties are thankful and appreciative of what they’ve got. Take some time now and then to think about your situation and what you’ve got in life. Be thankful for where you are and who you’re starting a family with.
This goes back to the communication point as well. It’s good to think these thoughts, but it’s even better when you voice them. Get into the habit of showing your appreciation for your partner – and vice versa. The two of you deserve to know that you’re appreciated by the other person and that they’re thankful for everything you do.
You don’t need to make grand gestures here – sometimes, the best thing is a simple kiss on the forehead saying “Thanks for doing that earlier” or “Thank you so much for looking after the kids today.” It’s not rocket science; two people will stay together when there’s a mutual understanding of appreciation between them.
Trust And Respect
Trust is the backbone of every strong relationship. You will NEVER have a successful marriage if you don’t trust your partner. The same goes for them not trusting you. When trust breaks down, the relationship soon follows.
Respect goes hand in hand with trust; you need to respect your partner enough to trust them. Showing any lack of faith is a sign of disrespect and this leads down a slippery slope. From your side of things, maintaining trust and respect is easy. Give your partner no reason to mistrust you. Hopefully, they do the same to you.
Once more, we’re going back to the topic of communication. Open communication in a relationship builds trust. You’re not hiding any secrets and you feel more connected to one another. The easiest way to develop mistrust in your marriage is when your partner isn’t being open with you. They’re not communicating properly and it makes you feel like they’re hiding something.
Here’s the kicker; they might not be hiding anything at all. It could be a simple case of them not knowing how to communicate, which is why you should encourage this from the early stages of your relationship. If you question them when they know they’ve done nothing wrong, it sews seeds of doubt in their mind. They feel a lack of respect coming from you as you didn’t trust them. It’s another one of those things in a marriage that can easily be prevented by good communication.
Maintaining A Strong Level Of Intimacy
What makes marriage different from being really good friends with someone? Until now, all the points in this article could be used to describe what’s needed in a great friendship. Marriage is different as it should include levels of intimacy. This is another thing that can slowly fade over time in a relationship. You start dating and you’re always so intimate with one another. You hold hands or link arms wherever you go, you kiss each other all the time, and you have plenty of sex.
It is somewhat normal for the level of intimacy to die down a bit, particularly as you get older and your hormones change. Still, you should never neglect it. Try to maintain a strong level of intimacy throughout your life. Even if it’s as simple as holding hands when you go shopping or kissing each other now and then.
You’ll find your entire marriage improves dramatically when intimacy is involved. It takes you back to the time when you first started dating – but it also provides some validity to one another. It’s normal to doubt your self-worth when you reach a certain age and worry about being attractive. Having a partner who’s keen to be intimate with you squashes these thoughts. You feel attractive because of how they react to you and the things they do.
This article makes marriage seem like a piece of cake, and to be honest…it is. That may sound naive to some, but the reason many marriages fail is that they don’t focus on these five things. Most importantly – and sorry to keep banging this drum – but they don’t focus on communication! Talk to one another, maintain a strong level of trust, find time to be together, be thankful for your relationship, and always remain intimate.

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In addition to fruits and vegetables, nutrients from nuts are always an important ingredient that nutrition experts recommend for everyone to add to their meal ingredients.
Nuts and seeds always contain useful nutrients and have a great taste that is easy to enjoy, and you can eat almost anytime.
These nuts are good for ordinary people who do not exercise and love fitness; the nutrients from nuts are critical components.
Within the scope of this article, we will learn about the benefits of a nut that not many people know that Sachi seeds have any support in reducing muscle fat or not.
Have you ever heard of Sachi seeds (Sacha Inchi)?
This is a large seed, rich in omega-3, omega-6, protein, and other vitamins and minerals.
Sachi seeds are extremely suitable for adding to the meals of those who care about health, especially bodybuilders.
But today, there are still quite a few people who know about this nutso let's find out. Now BellyFatZone invites you to refer to this article together!
What are Sachi seeds and their benefits?
If you are a bodybuilder following a healthy diet, you probably cannot ignore the great nutrition from familiar nuts: Cashews, almonds, flax seeds, or walnuts … But Sachi seeds Not everyone knows it!
What is Sachi seed?
Sachi seeds are seeds from the Sachi tree; the full name is Sacha Inchi, also known as Plukenetia Volubilis. This is a perennial plant grown in tropical South America, Southeast Asia, and Thailand.
This tree seed grows best in warm climates, with acidic soils and good water. Sachi plants bloom small white flowers in the 5th month. The fruit is green when growing but gradually turns black or dark brown when ripe.
When the tree is several years old, one can get hundreds of fruits, each containing 400-500 seeds. Seeds are oval in shape, about 2cm in diameter.
Can Sachi seeds be eaten?
Yes, of course. Not only is it edible, but it is also known as a “superfood” due to its special nutritional value.
Sacha inchi seeds are usually roasted and enjoyed as a snack. Besides, Sachi butter is also a delicacy you should try.
Nutritional value of Sachi seeds
Sacha inchi seeds are a good source of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It is also rich in protein, which helps keep muscles strong and the body toned.
Sachi seeds also contain many vitamins, especially vitamin E, A, minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and many other antioxidants.
It also provides a relative amount of calories to meet your needs for exercise and exercise. 28g of this seed will give you about 170 calories.
What is the effect of Sachi seeds on health?
Are you still wondering about good Sachi seeds? Read on below.
1. Regulate cholesterol
Eating Sachi seeds reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL), preventing plaque formation that attaches to the walls of blood vessels. Thereby preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
2. Support weight loss – lose Belly Fat?
Despite being quite high in calories, Sachi seeds contain a lot of fiber. This amount of fiber will help people who are dieting to feel full and have no appetite for a long time.
It also provides you with many other important nutrients that can be deficient when you diet and cut back on food.
Sachi is delicious food, helps reduce hunger or cravings. Nutrients such as healthy fats, protein, and fiber increase feelings of satisfaction while meeting nutritional requirements.
With 13g of healthy fat, more than 8g of protein, and 5g of fiber, Sachi seeds are a healthy snack, helping you feel full quickly.
3. Beauty skin
With its high content of omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids as well as many other antioxidants, this delicious seed will be great care for your skin from within.
It helps slow down the aging process, reduce wrinkles, age spots. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent psoriasis and eczema.
What effect do Sachi seeds have on hair? Many people don't realize that healthy fats are essential for the health and shine of hair.
It helps block moisture in the hair, thereby preventing dry and split ends. These fatty acids stimulate hair growth, repair damaged hair, and even eliminate dandruff and inflammation on the scalp.
5. Reduce blood pressure
Each handful of Sachi seeds contains an impressive amount of potassium, which helps lower blood pressure in case of high blood pressure.
Potassium is considered a vasodilator, meaning it has the ability to reduce stress on arteries and blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Improve digestion
Fiber is the key to an effective digestive system. So what does Sachi do?
It provides a good source of fiber, solving problems like constipation, bloating, or diarrhea. Besides, it can prevent the risk of hemorrhoids.
7. Prevention of diabetes
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a decrease in blood sugar levels, combined with fiber, which will help regulate the amount of insulin and glucose released into the body.
Sachi seeds are used to provide these two substances and prevent diabetes in people at high risk. It also reduces blood sugar spikes or drops suddenly in people who have been diagnosed.
8. Prevent cognitive disorders
Inflammation is a major cause of cognitive disorders, especially when it is oxidative stress. This inflammatory lesion may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Meanwhile, Sachi seeds increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that may protect you from this condition.
Sachi seeds provide a lot of omega-3, 6, and 9. fatty acids. Most of our brain is made up of fat.
This means we need healthy fats from food sources like Sachi seeds, which help build brain cell membranes, nourish brain cells and fight inflammation.
You can read the article omega-3 fatty acids, to understand why it helps boost cognitive functions and counter brain disorders, such as depression …
By reducing inflammation, omega-3 intake can reduce brain fog, dementia, and fatigue.
9. Improve the quality of sleep
Eat Sachi seeds have any effect on people who have insomnia, lack of sleep?
Another important ingredient in this seed is tryptophan, an important amino acid that speeds up serotonin release.
This good hormone combined with magnesium will create a feeling of relaxation for those who have insomnia or sleep disorders.
10. Good for eye health
With high levels of vitamin A and beta-carotene, sacha inchi seeds help improve vision health. It prevents macular degeneration and slows the onset of cataracts as we age.
11. Building muscle
Providing protein to build strong muscles, but sacha inchi seeds also supplement iron to help muscles retain elasticity and provide oxygen for muscles to function and contract effectively.
Besides, it also gives you omega-3 and calcium to help strengthen bones, reduce joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis.
Sachi protein powder is usually more expensive than other vegetable protein powders because of the limited supply.
Typically, every 28g of protein sacha inchi seeds provides about 120kcal and 17g of protein, depending on the brand you use.
Besides, it also provides a lot of important amino acids, as well as valuable micronutrients.
Side effects of Sachi seeds
Even being a “superfood” has its downsides, not having to eat as much as possible. Sachi seeds can cause some unwanted effects if you abuse them.
- Nausea: Some people experience nausea and digestive disorders caused by eating Sachi seeds, but usually only occur when they consume too much. Because this nut is so nutritious, you should only eat a moderate amount of it.
- Mood changes: In some cases, Sachi seeds can affect several neurotransmitters in the body, leading to emotional changes. If this condition occurs severely, discontinue use.
How to eat Sachi seeds?
What is Sacha Inchi good for?
Rich in Omega fatty acids, particularly Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA), Sacha Inchi is one of the best sources of plant-based Omega 3 Oils in the world. …
On the other hand, plant-based Omega 3s have been used to prevent heart attacks, lower high blood pressure, and reverse blood vessels' hardening.
Is Sacha Inchi safe?
While roasted sacha inchi seeds are generally considered safe for most people when consumed in small amounts as a food, little is known about the effects of regular or long-term consumption of sacha inchi in supplement form.
Sacha inchi oil may cause side effects such as nausea and elevated HDL cholesterol.
Where does Sacha Inchi grow?
Sacha inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis) is native to Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Indigenous people have been cultivating the plant for centuries, but it can also be found in the wild.
However, for sustainable trade, sufficient volumes are not available in the wild. The fruits of the plant are star-shaped and contain seeds.
Is Sacha Inchi a nut or seed?
What is Sacha Inchi seed, and where are these allergies found? … This food is a seed and also is referred to as “Peruvian peanut,” “Jungle peanut,” “mountain peanut,” and “Inca-peanut,” but it is not botanically related to peanut.
Is Sacha Inchi safe during pregnancy?
Sacha Inchi is an excellent food for pregnancy because of its high content of plant-based Omega 3. … 1 Not only should women consume Omega 3 while pregnant, you should continue to consume it as you breastfeed
What is organic Sacha Inchi?
This raw, organic powder is 60% protein by weight, containing all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source.
Sacha Inchi contains a natural range of beneficial fatty acids as a combination of omega 3, 6, and 9. … Sacha Inchi may be used as a nutritious addition to protein or fruit smoothies.
Is Sacha Inchi Paleo?
Sacha Inchi is the best Paleo nuts on the market. Sacha Inchi boasts a big flavor and even bigger nutrition. Although technically a seed, this nutty, crunchy Paleo superfood snack is optimal for the Primal diet!
It's loaded with complete protein and healthy Omega 3 oils, offering a near-perfect Omega 3:6 ratio.
What is Sacha Inchi protein?
Sacha Inchi Protein. … This single ingredient powder is an incredible plant-based source of organic protein, all naturally derived from Sacha Inchi: a super seed from the rainforest!
With 17g of protein in one serving, this cold-pressed, the gelatinized powder is a digestible powerhouse of muscle-building amino acids.
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The most common way to use Sachi seeds is roasting because it smells quite fragrant, retaining their natural crunchiness. Sachi seeds roasted with chili garlic, roasted salt, pepper, wrapped in chocolate, or honeyed are beautiful dishes.
Besides, this seed is pressed for oil, used to add to salads or drink directly. Besides, there are separate oils that can be used for frying. Sachi oil also comes in the form of capsules for oral administration, similar to fish oil.
There are also many dried Sachi seeds on the market that you can sip as a healthy snack.
Finally, the most attractive and easy to use dish is probably Sachi butter. Strong flavor, not harsh, can be eaten with bread, dipping sauce, served with ice cream, ground with smoothies, or baking ingredients.
It would be even better if the “king nuts” are combined, such as Sachi combined with cashews in the same type of butter, attractive in taste and nutritional content.
So we have learned all the information we need to know about Sachi seeds. Add these nuts to your diet to take advantage of their special benefits.
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