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A Well Respected Man by Rickey Bird
After watching this film, one can’t but ponder about priorities in life and what makes “something” worth sacrificing so much that we become blinded by a fake importance that takes us away from the real deal, this work not only deals with that issue but also shows the extent to which we get carried away by false realities that at the end it might cost us our dear life.
The screenplay reflects real maturity by writer/director “Rickey Bird” who displayed real professionalism in the flow of ideas in the script and his ability to transport the viewers into the minute details that the characters are going through and how he was able to deliver a crystal clear message with his writing. Acting wise, “ Thomas Brill” excelled in his role as the obsessed and blinded boss who just got the promotion of a lifetime; the way he utilized his body language and his facial expressions gives the part a unique and exceptional personality and was more than just an added value to the success of the film but a key player in it.
Technically, again it is obvious that “Bird” has a clear understanding of the language of filmmaking and what it takes to come up with a hit. The camera movement and the choice of angles all through created a sense of intimacy between the audience and each and every action happening (be it the anticipation over dinner or the end of times), the overall color pallet of the film is also to be commended as it delivered the intended natural effect in each and every scene, the pace of the film is also to be highlighted as it made the work all the more worthwhile watching. As for the music used it helped in intensifying the mood and kept the viewers on edge as to what is going to happen next. The only technical drawback was the meteorite effect added which needed to be reworked as it flagrantly showed a lack of realism and could be considered less than ok with this kind of production.
Finally, and as the writer/director “Rickey Bird” mentioned, this film is a “message”; a message that nowadays is really needed with all that our world is going through, a message that should awaken our senses into what is really important in our lives before it is too late.
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Rickey Bird is a veteran of guerilla/independent film. In 2004 he co-founded Hectic Films Productions alongside his childhood friend Jason Sanders. Rickey has worked on no budget productions including feature films, short films, music videos, commercials, and web series. Some of the features include Phase Two, The Lackey, Border Brothers, Home Free the Movie, and The Deadlines. Rickey is known for his guerilla style film making and his creativity with little to no budget. Rickey has a love for film making and it shows in all his work both on and off-screen. He has also written a book, Cheap Movie Tricks: How to Shoot a Short film for under $2,000. His hope to help other low budget filmmakers achieve their dreams of making movies no matter how big their idea. His dream is to one day have his work screened at Slamdance.


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BY SAMIE WAIKORI
COMMUNITIES in ward 30 of Aoke Langa Langa came in their hundreds to celebrate the Malaita 38th Second Appointed Day on Monday at Lalana village in the Langa Langa lagoon.
The gathering assembled chiefs, church leaders and community stakeholders as well as traditional dancing groups and sports clubs from Kona near Auki to Ailau/Buma – border with ward 28 in west Kwaio.
The heavy rains on Monday did not dampen spirits as the participants enjoyed the speeches, entertainment, interactions and sharing of culture and tradition.
Similar weather situation was also encountered in celebrations in nearby wards.
Sun Auki understands that few wards had cancelled official celebrations due to the rain, but for others such as ward-30, Malaita Day meant more than the rain.
The highlight of the day was the Pathfinder’s show, traditional dancing and the performance by Langa Langa female artist Ms Apollonia that rocked the crowd.
Social activities of the celebration was called off around 7pm on Monday to allow the muddy condition of Lalana field where the programme was held to be dried for the completion of ward 30 Malaita Day sports competition today.
MPA for ward 30, deputy premier who is the supervising premier, Randol Sifoni thanked his people for the overwhelming support and cooperation shown towards and during the celebration.
He said being their provincial leader for the past 15 years; lots of challenges had been encountered, but their working together contributed to small developments in ward 30.
Sifoni urged them for further cooperation with both their MPA and MP for the development of ward 30 in Aoke Langa Langa constituency.

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"Copper in the Kitchen: The Benefits and Beauty of Copper Kitchen Products"
Copper kitchen products have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many homeowners and chefs incorporating copper cookware and accessories into their kitchens. Copper is a durable and attractive metal that offers a number of benefits for cooking and food preparation.
Benefits of Copper Kitchen Products: Copper is an excellent conductor of heat, which makes it ideal for use in cookware. Copper pots and pans heat up quickly and evenly, allowing food to cook more evenly and reducing the risk of hot spots. Copper also responds quickly to changes in temperature, which can be helpful for cooking delicate foods that require precise temperature control.
In addition to its functional benefits, copper is also a beautiful and timeless material that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any kitchen. Copper kitchen products come in a range of styles and finishes, from shiny polished copper to more rustic, hammered finishes.
Types of Copper Kitchen Products: Copper kitchen products come in a variety of different forms, from cookware to accessories. Some popular types of copper kitchen products include:
- Copper pots and pans: Copper pots and pans are available in a range of styles and sizes, from large stockpots to small saucepans. They are ideal for cooking a variety of different foods, from soups and stews to sauces and sautés.
- Copper mixing bowls: Copper mixing bowls are not only beautiful, but they are also practical. They are perfect for whipping up egg whites or mixing batter for cakes and other baked goods.
- Copper utensils: Copper utensils, such as spoons and spatulas, are both functional and attractive. They are often finished with a wooden handle to provide a comfortable grip.
- Copper range hoods: Copper range hoods are a beautiful and functional addition to any kitchen. They can help to remove smoke, steam, and cooking odors from the kitchen, while also adding a touch of style and elegance.
Caring for Copper Kitchen Products: Copper kitchen products require a bit of extra care to keep them looking their best. Copper can tarnish over time, so it is important to keep it clean and dry. Copper can be cleaned with a mixture of vinegar and salt, or with a commercial copper cleaner. It is also important to avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbers, as these can scratch the surface of the copper.
In conclusion, copper kitchen products are a popular choice for homeowners and chefs who are looking for durable, attractive, and functional cookware and accessories. Copper offers a number of benefits for cooking and food preparation, including its excellent heat conductivity and timeless beauty. If you are interested in incorporating copper into your kitchen, there are a wide range of products available to suit your needs and preferences.

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What a busy first full week of school! The Orchestra has been working hard in the early hours, Marching Band and Guard performed wonderfully at the football game and the band provided the music for the smash hit “Musical Chairs” during the assembly. What a great start to the school year! So many more great things to come!
Thank you all for attending the MPA informational meeting on Monday night. It was a great turnout and hopefully gave all of you insight into how you can be a part of this great community of music supporters. While many think it’s the kids having all the fun, many parents, past and present, will confirm that the parents have more fun being a part of the process throughout the year and working together to help make LC music an amazing experience for everyone. Come be a part of the fun and experience!


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Viktor is a songwriter, producer and arranger.
They have written songs for other artists as well as for their own records and are currently working on newsolo music set for release in Spring 2024!
Viktor began songwriting at a very young age and began releasing music during the early noughties 'Electroclash' era, when London's nightlife scene met the fashion world in a boom of creativity and self expression.
Viktor's unique live performances and memorable songs quickly made them one of the most recognisable faces on the alternative dance scene at the time and they went on to perform across the UK and in Europe and America.
Their music was released on some of the cult independent record labels of this era and they went on to release a full length album, working with a host of talented artists such as Richard Torry (Minty & Leigh Bowery) & Russell Lissack (Bloc Party),
Viktor went on to write and produce songs for other artists, including a side project T-Party, a Trans vocal group. The group went on to release multiple singles and won awards on the LGBTQ+ circuit, garnering a cult following.
Lockdown saw Viktor returning to work on their own solo music and they released ‘Dancing Tonight’ an italo disco influenced track featuring Princess Julia & Sharon Le Grand in 2022 which was accompanied by a genius music video directed by Josh Quinton.
Viktor is currently working on new music with some exciting collaborators.

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For hot wings, I'll stick with the original idea: Franks
and butter. One thing that may help those who think butter makes for a greasy result is to use a higher quality butter. There are some store brands (and a lot of butter in restaurants) that are not worth the trouble. Margarine is then comparable or even better. For those where they are available, Land O Lakes
and Costco's Kirtland
butters are both good. Always use an unsalted butter. Add salt if you want, but don't depend on the butter for that job.
I like most of the hot sauces named above for other uses and have tried them at one time or another. Generally I ask for "what ever is handy" if hot sauce is not on the table. Tabasco
is always welcome, a standard, but I guess many places cut corners with some of the others. Franks
would be welcome also but I don't see it as often. Ditto for the Siracha
, whick generally I see only in Thai places and Cholula
which is genrally limited to Mexican places.
One thing, if you want to season the chicken in the hot wings, and not just make for a more piquant sauce, season the chicken before cooking
, Trying to add salt or pepper after is never so effective.
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New sales team for the Institute
June saw a change in the way the Institute handles the sale of advertising within its member magazines. Advertising space had previously been sold by a media sales agency working on our behalf. The Institute’s newly created Sales and Marketing Department has now taken over responsibility for media sales, ensuring our commercial customers are made fully aware of the breadth of opportunities available to them.
Julie Lishman has joined the Institute as Media Sales Coordinator and will be the main point of contact for advertisers. Having worked for more than nine years at Northcliffe Media, one of the UK’s largest media organisations, she brings a wealth of experience to the new role.
Julie said, ‘I am really looking forward to working with clients across our member magazines and e-zines. The Institute can offer many ways for companies to achieve their commercial objectives and it’s going to be exciting explaining the opportunities available to them’.
The team, based at The Boilerhouse in Grantham, is headed up by Kate Harrison as Sales and Marketing Director, and includes Dan Thorpe, Key Account Manager. Julie can be contacted on tel: +44 (0)1476 513890, or email: email@example.com


Glenbard to start school year with all-remote learning
Glenbard High School District 87 will start the new school year Aug. 17 with all-remote learning and push back plans for an in-person/hybrid model until Sept. 8, Superintendent David Larson told parents in a letter on Monday.
Larson said officials believe the original plan for a hybrid model "provides a strong academic experience for both in-person and remote learning."
The complexities of launching that model, however, have forced the district to delay its start and begin with all-remote learning.
Larson identified several challenges to starting the year with a combination of in-school and remote learning, including:
• Hiring additional support staff, including employees who will supervise students, ensure areas are appropriately cleaned and sanitized, and facilitate the appropriate routines and safety protocols.
• Addressing building capacity issues, which are contingent on a survey to determine how many families select fully remote learning versus the hybrid model. Survey results were due Sunday.
In addition, Larson said in his letter, postponing the in-person portion of the hybrid model allows faculty and students to focus on becoming accustomed to the features of livestreaming instruction.
He said teachers can livestream lessons and have the ability for all students to collaborate in Zoom breakout rooms. With iPads, Zoom, Schoology and other tools, Glenbard has a complete digital classroom, he said in the letter.
As the third-largest high school district in the state, Glenbard serves more than 8,000 students, primarily from Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights and Lombard.


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Innsbruck: Urban, Mountain, Sky ᐉ
Timelapse video: Innsbruck, a mountainous scenic city in Tyrol, Austria, is a beating heart in Alps. This short film by TWAN Austrian photographer and cinematographer Christoph Malin was a project for the city’s tourism board to present Innsbruck by night: Urban, Mountain, and Sky. The second part of the video includes Takeout’s and Fails, showing what can go wrong during such a production. The soundtrack “Way over Yonder” is produced for the video by TinyType.
As noted by the photographer “The video takes great measure in showing the beautiful starry skies and breathtaking scenery after sunset. While Innsbruck deals with light pollution, like all other urban areas, only short distances away on the mountains the sky is still surprisingly dark. The task is now to preserve this beauty for us and the next generations. The film is based on over 35000 images made in timelapse photo sequences.” More information about the scenes: www.vimeo.com/40969904

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The culmination of all of Marvel’s films so far, The Avengers, is set to start shooting in April. Directed by Joss Whedon, the film boasts an all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jeremy Renner. Ruffalo, who replaces Edward Norton as the Hulk, previously stated that he would be the first actor to actually play the character, with all the previous versions having someone other than the lead actor do the motion capture. Well, now it looks like he may not be doing motion capture work after all. Actor Brandon Molale recently tweeted the following (via Comic Book Movie):
“My life: Just auditioned to play the Hulk (motion capture) in the new Avengers movie. Pretty damn cool job!”
So is Joss Whedon completely ditching the idea of Ruffalo doing the motion capture work for Hulk? Or are they simply covering all their bases to see which works better? At this point, no one’s saying for sure. It would be cool to know that all of Hulk’s movements come from Ruffalo, but I don’t really see it as a dealbreaker regarding the film. The Avengers hits theaters on May 4th 2012.


If one uses the encrypt and decrypt triggers (specifically the decrypt trigger) to encode and decode a field in the database, but leave it in \'plain\' in the uniface code, the decrypt trigger code would be something like. <$fieldname>=$decode(\"BLOWFISH\",<$fieldname>,\"My super secret key\") Unfortunately, this code counts as modifying this field, and therefore fires the lock trigger on the entity. Thus meaning that all entities with encrypted data are defacto paranoid locking, regardless of the setting on the component. The wish is for a \'special\' function like $format, which can be used in this trigger to indicate that the field is decoded into itself, without firing the lock trigger, or indeed setting $occmod. The justification for this behaviour is that the encrypt trigger and decrypt trigger must, of necessity, be equal and opposite, and therefore the decrypt trigger has no effect on what will be saved to the database, and has therefore not changed the database values even though it has decrypted the field in the uniface code. The current work-around is to add a non database field and decrypt the stored field into that, however, this then increases bandwidth and memory requirements as both pieces of data have to be stored/passed separately.
Allowing for any form of non-paranoid locking when reading encrypted data.


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Not that leftist typically worry about the Constitution unless they’re trying to circumvent it or render it obsolete, but in this case, they might have a point.
Many are claiming that Arizona’s controversial new immigration law is unconstitutional. The reason? Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution:
The Congress shall have Power….To establish an uniform Rule of [...]
Unbelievable. The state-run media have truly outdone themselves this time. National Public Radio’s editorial board apparently decided that completely alienating at least 55% of those who fund it by dehumanizing us was a smart move when they made a video called How to Speak Teabag. You just have to watch it to understand what an [...]

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Information about True Grit Cody Floral Cardigan Sweater - Burnout Rib-Knit (For Women)
. An expressive print reminiscent of vintage paisleys, this True Grit cardigan sweater is a burnout rib knit in a light, semi-sheer fabric with solid contrast and tiny rhinestones adorning each button.
- Fabric is a cotton-poly blend with rib-knit texture created by the burnout process
- Soft solid rib knit at collar, placket, cuffs and hem
- Rhinestone-studded buttons
- Length: 24", Petite 22", Regular 24" (based on size medium)
- Classic Fit
- Made in China

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We Are The Supremes: Friends Change the World
by Zoë Tucker Author and Salini Perera Illustrator
This picture book tells the inspiring story of The Supremes and how they achieved musical stardom. In the 1960s, Flo, Mary, and Diana audition for Motown Records, and after being rejected once, succeed on their second audition and form the musical trio that would go on to be globally recognized. A sweet tale of friendship and music, this book is a great way for parents or educators to teach children about the legacy of The Supremes and inspire children to do great things themselves.
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With five minutes left, they’d had enough.
Down 18 points in an ugly wrestling match with the Indiana Pacers largely played under the basket, the ACC crowd began booing the Raptors.
By the end, the fans had nothing left to give, not even their frustration. There weren’t enough fans left in the building to form a jeering quorum. They’d all left.
This was the week the Raptors were supposed to prove they’d progressed alongside their civic stablemates in the NHL and MLB.
If in hindsight this was the night the Raptors’ playoff dream definitively died, at least it did so quietly, while the team slept.
Three successive losses, each disappointing in its own special way, have pushed them back an evolutionary stage. This team is an entertaining upstart, rather than a minor power.
The Raptors managed to hang with the larger, far more physical Pacers for the first half. By the second, Roy Hibbert and David West were manhandling them inside.
Nearly half of Indiana’s points (40) were scored in the paint, driven through an overmatched Jonas Valanciunas, an off Amir Johnson and an unusually present but still ineffective Andrea Bargnani.
Meanwhile, Rudy Gay battled back spasms and still managed to lead the team in scoring, with 21. Everyone else was running around to little effect, watching a half-speed Gay at work.
It ended 93-81, with a skeleton crew featuring rookies Quincy Acy and Terrence Ross on the floor. Acy may some day be an estimable player — it’s possible — but right now he’s the city’s first robin, signaling the arrival of spring and its concomitant death of basketballing hope.
Still, it was better than the deepening letdowns against Washington and Cleveland. This was that most palatable sort of drubbing — a team loss against a much better squad.
Toronto had taken 2-of-3 from the Pacers this year. All three games were decided by two points or less. When the Raptors wanted to prove they belonged, they pointed to the way they’d played Indiana, third-best team in the East.
Like a great deal else, those bragging rights burned off on Friday night.
At this point, Bargnani has become the over-arching symbol of the season — the goat, the sin eater. He was lustily booed again upon entry from the bench. His teammates rallied to him, popping out of their chairs to clap him on.
But the cracks showed later. After Bargnani missed a defensive switch, forcing Alan Anderson into a bad foul, the latter shot the Italian a look that would drop birds dead from branches. When Bargnani pointed at Landry Fields, indicating he was subbing in for him, Fields screamed, “Me?!” incredulously. Bargnani lost the fans long ago; now he’s lost his teammates.
The sad part is he looked up for it Friday night but still remained a non-presence. His 33 minutes were his largest involvement in a game in nearly three months. He did not manage a single rebound in that time.
“This game is not about Andrea,” Casey said, clearly frustrated at the one-track storyline of the past couple of weeks. “It’s about the Toronto Raptors.”
Friday night, that was the problem.
Toronto now trails Milwaukee by 6 1/2 games for the final playoff spot in the East. With less than a quarter of the season remaining, it might as well be sixteen.
This is not a playoff team.
As they head out on a tough, four-game West Coast road swing, this team is in danger of losing sight of its last signpost of a successful season — meaningful games in April.
Nine of its fourteen remaining games in March are on the road. The Raptors have won sparingly out there in the wider world (8-20). They could easily be 10 games out by the time they get back to Toronto next weekend. It’s a depressing thought for a franchise that looked so hopeful as recently as last Friday.
Back then, they talked about the playoffs as a reality they might will into existence. Now they’re talking about the post-season like something ephemeral, something that happens to you.
“There’s a lot of good basketball left,” Casey said pre-game. “Lots of things can happen, good or bad. For us, it’s one game at a time, one quarter at a time, and the rest will take care of itself. I didn’t put a lot of credence into make-or-break week. Every night’s make or break; next week’s make or break.”
The flaw in that logic is assuming you get unlimited chances to ‘make’ and are thus never broken.
The week that has just passed broke this team.
They are better than they were, but fans are not going to get a chance to hope for more than an honest effort with no promised results until next year.


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Value Stream Mapping: A Powerful Tool for Improving Healthcare Processes
Tools, Techniques & Strategies for Change
Principal, Karen Martin & Associates
Ric Van Der Linden
Value Stream Mapping is a powerful Lean tool for "seeing the whole," analyzing the current state of a process and designing a future state. This visual blueprint for change provides critical information that is often not gathered through traditional process analysis techniques. In this interactive session, participants will assist in creating current and future state value stream maps and discuss the specific lean tools best suited for implementing the future state.
In this workshop, participants will learn the theory behind and step-by-step process for creating current and future state value stream maps and implementation plans. Participants will be given 11x17" value stream map templates and draw while the facilitators map the current state of patient flow through a fictional emergency department, including the macro-level process steps, information flow, relevant data and metrics that illustrate opportunities for improvement.
Following a 15-minute overview of Lean tools appropriate for improving patient flow and quality, participants will then create a future state map and implementation plan that outlines how the organization will transition from the current to the future state. To stimulate innovative thinking, the facilitators will show examples of standard work tools and simple visual aids that have been used to improve quality and reduce throughput time in many different settings.
The takeaways from this presentation will include current and future state value stream maps (hand drawn by the participants) and an implementation plan. The PowerPoint slides will include electronic versions of completed maps, a list of lessons the facilitators have learned as they've facilitated value stream mapping with hundreds of participants and key success factors for creating meaningful, actionable maps.
Note: This presentation requires a room with wall space to accommodate 10 feet of plotter paper and room for the facilitators to walk around. Classroom style seating (with tables) works better than theater style.)


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A remote valley located inland from Gandia. This narrow valley has some beautiful climbing and we had the whole place to ourselves for the entire day. The only thing to slightly spoil the remoteness of the location was the loud hailer announcements from the water bottling factory. Don't let that put you off however, this is definitely one of those classic Costa Blanca climbing areas and the feeling of having the place all to yourself is absolutely wonderful.
CharacterAnother single pitch, sport climbing area. A good area for anyone who wants to climb at F5 or up. The tight V of this valley means that it is quite enclosed and creates an atmosphere that leaves you feeling that you may have discovered someone else's secret playground.
There are crags that face North or South so you can shelter from the sun or bask in it depending on your taste. Sector Frigorific is particularly good for shelter on a scorching day and has some great routes in the F5 grade. Sector Estival is a bit small and more of a warm up. The other crags are higher up the sides of the valley and are better for those looking for more challenging climbs in the 6b to 7a range.
My Favourite Route
Mikel I Altres Broses F5 - A delicate route leads up through a quite exposed final section. A memorable experience for anyone climbing at this grade.
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â€śBuilt to Lastâ€ť â€“ Secretary Pritzker Talks to Investors about the Build America Investment Initiative
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker discussed the Administrationâ€™s efforts to â€śBuild Americaâ€ť at the Infrastructure Investment Summit hosted by the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Transportation. The Summit brought together senior Administration officials and more than 100 leaders from industry, finance, philanthropy, and local and state governments to highlight the urgent need to invest in our countryâ€™s infrastructure, build public-private partnerships, and develop strategies for increasing investment in sectors like transportation, water, telecommunications, and energy.
During her address, Secretary Pritzker described the central role the Department of Commerce is playing in expanding infrastructure investments and facilitating connections between government, investors, and local leaders.
The Secretary outlined several of the ways the Department is taking the lead. First is through SelectUSA, the first-ever government-wide program designed to attract and retain investment in the United States, which works to connect current and potential investors with local communities interested in attracting infrastructure investment.
Second is the work of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which has strengthened our digital infrastructure though more than $4 billion in grants since 2009 to increase broadband access to underserved communities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Happeo, a new social network backed by Irish investors and which is hoping to go head-to-head with Facebook, is due to launch within the next three months, The Sunday Times says.
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Those of us old enough to remember the furore caused by the creation of 6W will know the amount of media hot air likely to be generated later this year when the new national postal code system is scheduled to make an appearance.
Google is to step up its online battle with Amazon next year but opening its own e-book store in the United States before rolling out the new business worldwide, The Sunday Tribune reports, quoting “a source familiar with the company’s plans”.
And finally, a bit of good news … well, for those with a bright idea for a technology start-up. The Sunday Times’ small business page reports on the range of incentives available for high-tech entrepreneurs who want to turn potential into reality.
A new €7 million fund is encouraging academics to turn research into jobs by bringing new products and services to market.


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Tonight, the shadow of the Earth will drape fully across the moon, turning its typical gray glow into an ominous rust red. Starting around 2 a.m. Eastern time, on Tuesday morning, the moon will begin to slip into the Earth's shadow, and from 3:06 to 4:24 am, it will be fully immersed, with the Earth blocking any sunlight from reaching its satellite.
As a simple matter of geometry, lunar eclipses tend to be more common than their solar counterparts. Though you're likely to get a shot to see a lunar eclipse every few years, Cornell's astronomy department says that “at any single location on Earth, a total solar eclipse occurs only once every 300 years or so.”
Lunar eclipses are also much less finicky: for a solar eclipse you need to be on the right spot on Earth to really get the full show. Lunar eclipses, meanwhile, says ABC, “can be viewed almost anywhere on the night side of the Earth (provided it's clear).” If you want to be up for tonight's show but your view gets obscured by clouds, NASA will be covering the event starting at 2 am Eastern time. The SLOOH observatory will also be putting on a show.
According to an online eclipse calculator, the nation's capital should be in for another total lunar eclipse in October, and another next fall. Such a high frequency of recurring eclipses, says National Geographic, is a rare occurrence.


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Ark. Everything begins and ends in this forgotten city.
While fleeing from theirs pursuers, Celia and Nemo fall into the depths of the earth to that place. All alone, she awakens in an unknown location for her, an empty metropolis inhabited only by shadows.
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Within the first few pages of her newly released book, â€śHis Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer,â€ť Anne K. Howard describes the whirlwind of emotions she felt talking to admitted serial killer William Devin Howell.
â€śPredictably our author/subject relationship was complicated, confusing, surprisingly intense and, quite frankly, a head-trip of the highest order,â€ť Howard explained to her audience, which included Howell who read the book. â€śMany times I wondered what I had gotten myself into by deciding to write a book about a man alleged to have committed such heinous crimes.â€ť
Howell is currently serving a 360-year sentence after admitting that he killed five women and one man in a 10-month span in 2003.
Howell agreed to speak exclusively to Howard, an attorney, shortly after he was named as a possible suspect in the deaths.
He was already serving a 15-year prison sentence in the disappearance and death of Nilsa Arizmendi, whose remains were found in the same location as the other victims in 2015.
His victims had been missing since 2003 and he told Howard that he decided to continue murdering women after killing his first victim, Melanie Ruth Camilini.
He buried her body in a secluded wooded area behind a strip mall in New Britain.
Howard admits that she never really had an interest in serial killers until she moved to Connecticut in 2013.
She was more into true-crime reading.
But her Connecticut home was located near the area where the Route 8 serial killings had occurred.
She was writing a blog about the Route 8 killings when in May of 2015 she saw Howellâ€™s face plastered on the television as state authorities announced that Arizmendiâ€™s body had been found with three others: Camilini, Danny Lee Whistnant, his only male victim, and Marilyn Gonzalez.
The remains of Diane Cusack, Joyvaline â€śJoyâ€ť Martinez and Mary Jane Menard were found in the same area in 2007.
It took New Britain police seven years to identify Cusack, Martinez and Menard.
But with the discovery of the other four victims, the case moved rapidly and New Britain police arrested Howell about four months later.
But, by May of 2015 when state authorities announced the possible connection between a man serving a sentence for Arizmendiâ€™s death and the deaths of six others, Howard said she saw â€śan opportunity to tell a fascinating story.â€ť
She was careful not to ask him to confess until after he had admitted to the crimes in court in September 2017.
Their talks and correspondence and phone calls lasted months until after he told her his version of the events following his sentencing.
â€śI think his attorney saw that he was not going to stop working with me,â€ť she said.
Howard thinks that â€śsheer lonelinessâ€ť on Howellâ€™s part, drove him to continue to speak to her.
They developed an odd friendship, sometimes simply talking about movies or his activities in prison.
Other times, he would express his anger over how the case was being handled by prosecutors and his former cellmates who had provided the information that ultimately led to his arrest.
â€śI was his only contact,â€ť she said. â€śHe knew people hated him and see him as a monster. Sometimes we chatted about what was on TV. Heâ€™s an extremely sociable person, he valued his friendships.â€ť
Based on information from visits to the prison, phone correspondence and letters, Howard reveals Howellâ€™s motives and the manner of how he killed his victims.
She also reveals his humanity, and his inability to fully understand why he committed the murders.
At one point, after reading the manuscript, he told her he felt exploited, which she said took her by surprise.
â€śI felt I had gone easy on him,â€ť she said. â€śI tried to portray him as a human being.â€ť
When they would meet, she would be much gentler than her descriptions in the book, because she â€śhad to be the good copâ€ť to get him to open up, she said.
â€śThe crimes did give me nightmares and I had never shared that with him,â€ť she said.
It appears in recent months that he has come to a greater awareness of how devastating his actions were to the families of those he killed, she added.
â€śEvery day he seems to be getting more insightful to the fact he caused so much pain,â€ť she said.
Howard last spoke to Howell by phone on Sunday.
She plans on visiting him once or twice a year until one of them dies, she said.
â€śI know I have been judged for that,â€ť she said. â€śI feel like everyone hates him, but if one person can show him an ounce of compassion, I have to follow what I believe is right.â€ť
â€śHis Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killerâ€ť is available on Amazon.com.
The official book launch will take place Wednesday at the Torrington Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m.

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The bill, which delays implementation until at least October 2015, passed the House on Thursday and a Senate vote is expected Monday.
“We put a ton of effort into preparing for ICD-10,” said Dr. Brian Patty, chief medical information officer at four-hospital HealthEast Care System, St. Paul, Minn. “We've had our ICD-10 steering committee up and running for two years.”
At immediate risk are contracts the system has for extra coders for case review and to convert ICD-9 codes from an ambulatory electronic health record running on ICD-9 that's being phased out and won't be replaced until next year.
“That's literally about a half a million dollars for various contractors to cover us when we go up on ICD-10,” Patty said.
But what may be worse—if the delay goes into effect—is its impact on relationships with affiliated physicians, who comprise about four-fifths of the medical staff.
“We just began training all of our physicians with online training about a month ago,” Patty said. About 200 have completed two to four hours of training, which will have to be repeated next year if the delay goes into effect, he said.
The program began despite skepticism the government might again—as it did in 2012—delay ICD-10 implementation, Patty said.
“Come a year from now, are they going to balk and say, 'That's what you said last time?' ” Patty said.
“I think that the lost good will we've had with our providers will be the biggest hit,” he said.
Prolonging the switch would delay the use of more detailed codes that would more accurately reflect the severity of illnesses and any additional complications or conditions, changes that are needed as providers enter into population health efforts and risk-based payments, said Dr. Frank Byrne, president of St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis.
Byrne called the proposed delay disappointing "notwithstanding the prodigious amount of work yet to be done to get ready for ICD-10." The new codes' improved accuracy is "essential to the transition of healthcare payments from volume to value," he said.
But other healthcare providers, struggling to get ready for a challenge likened to the Y2K of healthcare, welcomed a delay.
Home health clinical manager Diane Glasgow with the Covenant Healthcare Visiting Nurse Association in Saginaw, Mich., called another year to train helpful. Similarly, Terry Gunn, CEO of KershawHealth, said having more time to make the switch to ICD-10 would be a boon for the Camden, S.C.-based hospital. "It's a huge, overwhelming task," Gunn said.
The delay provision is contained in a single sentence of the 123-page bill out of the House Ways and Means Committee, the bulk of which would provide what has become the annual last-minute doc fix to the physician sustainable growth-rate formula.
On Monday, a group of healthcare industry heavyweights called the Coalition for ICD-10 that includes the American Hospital Association and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, opposed the provision.
“The Blues plans are on track to be ready,” said Justine Handelman, vice president of legislative and regulatory policy at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. “We've been working hard. We and our plans will make sure we make our position known that we want to move ahead without further delays.”
The American Medical Association and the Medical Group Management Association have long lobbied for an ICD-10 delay.
“The government has done a woefully inadequate job explaining the return on investment to providers,” said Robert Tennant, MGMA senior policy adviser. “There's no recognition of the tremendous cost and disruption this transition will lead to, including the lost productivity to clinicians and coders.”
A chunk of the federal government's own credibility is at stake in the ICD-10 debate. Throughout 2011, when the ICD-10 conversion date was Oct. 1, 2013, federal officials were adamant that the deadline would hold—until they weren't. In February 2012, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and then-acting CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner threw their own timeline under the bus, granting a one-year extension to the current compliance date.
As recently as last month, Tavenner told an expectant crowd at her keynote speech during the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society convention in Orlando, Fla., that there would be no more budging, ICD-10 would go into effect Oct. 1.
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I was wondering that, thanks! His legs, mane and tail are black though. Does that not make him bay? I'm kind of hoping he'll turn out to be that lovely seal brown color. C'mon everyone, names please- I've seen some really good ones on here before!
Bay and Brown are both caused by the Agouti gene, but slightly different versions of them. Many times a light brown horse looks just like a regular old bay horse, but the distinguishing spots are the muzzle, flank, and sometimes the elbow. Most of the time the muzzle is a slightly lighter colour rather than dark like a bay's would be.
Jack, your boy would be a light brown also.

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Husbands and Sons
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Anne-Marie Duff stars as Lizzie Holroyd in this adaptation of three DH Lawrence dramas.
DH Lawrence is best known for his banned novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' and its subversive brand of under-the-counter 1920s filth. But the only sexy thing about his little known 1911-13 dramas of Nottinghamshire industrial misery is director Marianne Elliott's darkly gorgeous staging: its cast of impoverished, desperate miners and their mistreated wives certainly aren't getting any.
Ben Power's strong-armed adaptation has pounded three of Lawrence's plays into a single drama, uniting their characters for key moments of crisis: a wild drunken night; a strike; a mining disaster. Bunny Christie's wonderfully lucid set design makes the text's heritage a physical reality in a set that's laid out like a life-size Cluedo board: three rooms in outline, labelled with their family's surname and full of hints that point to the state of their marriage, as well as their kitchen.
The lacy tablecloth and ornate wooden furniture of newlywed Minnie Gascoigne's house are a clue to her frustrated dreams of tea at six, as she pours her whole life into a husband who's sunk in drinking. Next door, Walter Lambert is maddened by his children's escape into books and love affairs as his wife masterminds their careers. And Anne-Marie Duff plays Lizzie Holroyd, the wife of violent alcoholic, with fevered intensity, snatching hungry glances at the kind-hearted electrician who brings him home from his nights on the tiles.
This play might as well be named 'Mothers and Daughters' as 'Husbands and Sons': a succession of matriarchs rule the roost as their menfolk pass out, covered in coal-dust, on kitchen tables. Lawrence's dramas are Oedipal, weird, riven with tensions as the Nottinghamshire countryside is riddled with mines. Elliott's brilliantly original approach brings out their black, glimmering intensity, showing us a coal-pit whose century-old horrors can still raise a shudder.

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An injury or a driving ban can bring punishing bills for anyone who depends on a car to get to work.
Travelling 10 miles and back each day by taxi could cost £100 a week, and the bill for hiring a driver can be two or three times as expensive.
Alternative transport insurance could be the answer. Plans from specialist providers such as Longford Insurance Schemes in London and Premier Drive Plan in Wirral, Merseyside, cover motorists for up to a year against being unable to drive. Valid reasons include injury, disqualification for minor motoring offences and loss of a car through accident or vandalism. But driving bans for alcohol or drug use or for reckless or dangerous driving are excluded.
Mike Barge, director of Premier Drive Plan, says: 'People in their forties who have kept clean licences for 20 years increasingly find they've picked up a couple of convictions. With stiffer penalties and randomly placed speed cameras, even the most careful drivers are getting convictions. Being unable to drive as a result of a sporting injury is also increasingly common.'
Policyholders who claim can choose taxis, hired drivers or any other appropriate form of transport, though there are limits on car hire. Premier Driver Plan's Drive365 policy, which covers motorbikes as well as cars, costs a minimum £59 a year, which gives £2,500 of cover for travel expenses and £25 a day for up to 21 days for car hire. The policy's maximum premium of £199 buys £15,000 of cover with a car hire limit of £50 a day.
To qualify for cover, a driver must be at least 25 and have a UK licence with no more than six penalty points. Longford Insurance Schemes' Chauffeurplan, which does not cover motorbikes, has similar terms for eligibility but a limit of seven penalty points. It offers slightly less cover but has higher discounts for couples.
Some drivers may be able to persuade employers to pay the premiums. Both Premier and Longford offer big discounts for group schemes.
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"The loan agreement for World Bank (IDA) assistance of USD 1,006.20 million for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III has been signed between the government of India and the World Bank here today," an official statement said. (Agencies)
The agreement was signed by Nilaya Mitash, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs and Michael Haney, World Bank's Operation's Advisor in India.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is the flagship programme for universalising elementary education.
The overall goals of the programme include universal access and retention, reducing gender and social category gaps in elementary education and enhancement of learning levels of children.
The World Bank assistance to Sarva Siksha Abhiyaan-III will primarily focus on qualitative improvement in the learning process of the children, said Mitash. He said the project will also focus on children with special needs. This will also steer smooth and effective implementation of the whole Sarva Siksha Abhiyan project.
The assistance from the World Bank will be in the form of credit under IDA 16 at a concessional rate from the International Development Assistance (IDA)
In association with the World Bank, the objective of the project is to improve education outcomes of elementary school children in the country.
"It will help in bringing qualitative improvements in the programme by leveraging the World Bank's global knowledge. The project will directly benefit about 200 million children enrolled in elementary schools and 4.5 million teachers in the sector."
The project also include development of grade and subject specific learning indicators to measure children's progress in acquiring expected knowledge and skills at different grade level. It will also strengthen monitoring and evaluation for teachers' accountability.
The project would be implemented in three years. Ministry of Human Resource Development is the programme implementing agency.
"The loan agreement for World Bank (IDA) assistance of USD 1,006.20 million for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III has been signed between the government of India and the World Bank here today," an official statement said.


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Psalm 27:4 (TPT) Here’s the one thing I crave from God, the one thing I seek above all else: I want the privilege of living with him every moment in his house, finding the sweet loveliness of his face, filled with awe, delighting in his glory and grace. I want to live my life so close to him that he takes pleasure in my every prayer.
Beloved, in the beauty of our intimacy I cherish all you share with Me even as you are called to revere all I share with you. When you love and respect someone, you value their thoughts and dreams, requests and petitions. So I take great pleasure in yours.
There’s no need to guard your heart from Me, beloved, for your heart is safe in My hands. I love you, and what matters to you, matters to Me. Can you say the same? Be sure to take the time to sit, quiet yourself, and listen. Resist the urge to rush Me to speak. Wait upon Me, and delight in My glory and grace as you gaze upon the beauty of My face.


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AUTHOR: Lauren Smith, Executive Director
AGENCY: Centre Region Down Syndrome Society
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the regional group promoting inclusion and advocacy is kicking off the month with their largest event of the year – the Buddy Walk.
Centre Region Down Syndrome Society (CRDSS) is a vibrant, hands-on organization that provides individuals with Down syndrome and their families the tools, resources and support necessary to participate in, contribute to, and achieve personal health and fulfillment.
The organization is active year-round offering a variety of programs, including educational workshops, new family counseling and support, special member events, and a performance arts program - the For Good Troupe, which performs for the public seasonally. CRDSS recently partnered with the YMCA of Centre County to launch the well-being program Community Connections, which focuses on the social, emotional, physical, and educational well-being of individuals with disabilities. A hallmark program, the Enrichment Fund, specifically fuels activities that keep people with Down syndrome physically active and socially engaged. Through a mini-grant program, the fund assists families with things like purchasing adaptive bikes or defraying the cost of therapeutic horseback riding and swimming lessons.
Due to advances in medical technology, individuals with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before. In 1910, children with Down syndrome were expected to survive to age nine. With the discovery of antibiotics, the average survival age increased to 19 or 20. Now, with recent advancements in clinical treatment, most particularly corrective heart surgeries, as many as 80% of adults with Down syndrome reach age 60, and many live even longer. More and more Americans are interacting with individuals with Down syndrome, increasing the need for widespread public education and acceptance.
CRDSS is one many organizations across the US that provide an array of programs to serve the Down syndrome community. Personal support is priceless for families with Down syndrome – that is what the organization’s founders recognized 17 years ago when they saw the need for this organization, and they strategically built support programs to fulfill this mission. To learn more about CRDSS visit www.centreregiondownsyndrome.org

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I am originally from Chennai, India and majored in biotechnology for my B.Tech at SASTRA University, Thanjavur. For my final year thesis, I had worked under Dr. Malathi Jambulingam at the Dept. of Microbiology in Sankara Nethralaya. I then moved to Brisbane, Australia to obtain a Masters in Molecular Biology at The University of Queensland. I worked in Dr. Elizabeth Coulson's lab studying the molecular interactions of p75NTR and amyloid precursor protein (APP). Upon graduation, I moved back to India for a year during which time I worked as a Project Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; and as a Clinical Research Associate at Vijaya Hospitals.
I joined the Biological Sciences PhD program at Purdue in 2012, and the Leung lab as a graduate student in 2013. I am interested in identifying and studying drug targets for retinal degeneration that could potentially have therapeutic effects. I will be using Zebrafish as the model system to study different eye disease models, investigate drug targets using the opto-kinetic response (OKR) and the visual-motor response (VMR). Outside of lab, I enjoy baking and cooking new dishes across cuisines; and playing badminton.

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Introduction to Morocco Family Tours
The requirements and interests of every member of the family, from the youngest to the oldest, are taken into consideration while creating Morocco family tours. For families looking for an enjoyable and educational holiday, these excursions offer the ideal blend of excitement, relaxation, and cultural discovery.
Travelers of various ages enjoy Morocco’s diverse range of activities. Morocco offers families an entire and enthralling experience with its vibrant marketplaces, unique scenery, and kind locals. It’s a location where you may develop new traditions, spend quality time with your loved ones, and discover a completely new world.
The spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) seasons are ideal for family travel to Morocco. It is comfortable to tour towns, go on desert excursions, and take part in outdoor activities during these months due to the excellent weather. Your family will be able to take full advantage of everything Morocco has to offer if you can avoid the intense summer heat and the harsh winters.
Marrakech: A City That Values Families
The vibrant city of Marrakech successfully mixes history, culture, and entertainment. Numerous family-friendly activities are available there, including the Bahia Palace with its ornate architecture and the gorgeous Jardin Majorelle garden paradise. Don’t pass up the thrill of Djemaa El-Fna, the crowded main plaza, where street entertainers and sellers create a lively scene that will enthrall both youngsters and adults.
Fes: Exploring Morocco’s Rich Ancient Heritage
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fes is a historical city. Explore the city’s historic medina with your family and experience a time travel adventure through its winding streets and crowded souks. To be in awe of the magnificent architecture and exquisite patterns, visit the Al-Attarine Madrasa and the Bou Inania Madrasa. The whole family will have a great day talking to local makers and seeing how traditional crafts are manufactured.
Sahara Desert: A Magical Experience for Everyone
A trip to the Sahara Desert is a must-do on every family trip to Morocco. You’ll make priceless memories while sleeping beneath the stars, riding camels across the desert, and taking in stunning sunsets. Your kids will be mesmerized by the desert’s grandeur and the nomadic manner of life.
Essaouira: Coastal Charm and Relaxation
Visit Essaouira, a little beach town with a laid-back atmosphere, for a more relaxing experience. In addition to taking surf lessons together and exploring the ancient medina, families may take advantage of the sandy beaches. Essaouira is a fantastic location for relaxing as a family because of the bracing sea breeze and picturesque coastline.
Camel Trekking in the Sahara: An Amazing Adventure
Join knowledgeable guides as they take you on a camel trekking excursion in the Sahara Desert. The novelty of riding camels and taking in the tranquility of the desert will appeal to your family. Spend a night in a typical Berber desert camp, enjoy stories over a campfire, and take in the starry sky. This is an experience that your family will never forget.
A Time Travel Adventure: Exploring Ancient Medinas
Morocco’s historic medinas are like entering a real-life history book. Let your family explore the congested lanes as they come across lively souks, historic sites, and old palaces. Get to know the welcoming residents, sample some local cuisine, and discover the rich cultural legacy that permeates every inch of these captivating medinas.
Cooking Classes: Together, Enjoy Moroccan Cuisine
A delicious fusion of tastes and spices may be found in Moroccan cuisine. Enroll your family in a family-friendly cooking class so you can all learn how to make authentic Moroccan meals. The experience, which includes everything from couscous to tajine, will not only delight your palate but also provide your family with insightful information on the nation’s culinary heritage.
Sand, surf, and sun at Essaouira’s beaches
Use Essaouira’s stunning beaches to your advantage and have some fun in the sun. Create sandcastles, cool off in the water, and take part in beach games like beach volleyball and kite flying. Essaouira’s serene beachfront setting is ideal for a family day filled with fun and relaxation.
Choosing Family-Friendly Accommodations
Choose family-friendly hotels or riads with kid-friendly features and services while making your lodging choices. To make sure families have a good visit, several hotels include swimming pools, play spaces, and connected rooms.
The Desert Adventure’s preparation
Pack suitable attire, including hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen if you intend to go on a desert hike. It can get chilly at night in the desert, so pack clothes and thick sleeping bags. Make sure your kids are aware of the arid climate and remain hydrated while you go.
Embracing Moroccan Traditions and Culture
Adopting Moroccan customs will improve your family’s experience because of the country’s rich and unique culture. Encourage your kids to engage in cultural events, acquire a few Arabic words, and connect with the community.
A private desert trip in Morocco is an invitation to experience the true character of this alluring nation. Morocco provides a plethora of experiences that will captivate your senses and leave you with priceless memories, from the expanse of the Sahara Desert to the busy medinas and hidden gems. We are dedicated to giving you a trip that is out of the ordinary and enables you to genuinely connect with the heart and spirit of Morocco through our individualized itineraries, knowledgeable guides, and attention to detail.
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text: Rwanda has secured $310 million (approximately Rwf318 billion) loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to tackle climate change. The development was announced on October 7, by IMF’s Mission chief Haimanot Teferra, as she concluded her week-long working visit to Rwanda According to the IMF, the loan will be accompanied by a new policy coordination instrument aimed at supporting the government to build on the progress in macroeconomic, fiscal, and financial reforms to deliver more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth. “The RSF-supported reforms will help authorities to advance measures to integrate climate-related considerations in the design of macroeconomic policies and frameworks, enhance climate-related risk management for financial institutions, and strengthen the disaster risk reduction and management framework,” said Teferra. While Rwanda has a well-advanced climate strategy, she indicated that it needs to further strengthen its institutions to deliver and monitor the ambitious climate objectives and to mobilize additional resources. “Lower availability of concessional resources and increased needs for social protection will put pressure on the fiscal balance and limit policy space to confront development needs and address climate change,” said Teferra. Rwanda has a climate action plan that will cost US$11 billion (about Rwf11.2 trillion) through 2030. The cost for mitigation measures is estimated at around US$5.7 billion while over US$5.3 billion will go to adaptation priorities. According to the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana, some resources for Rwanda climate action plan have already been mobilized and so far, the remaining gap stands at about US$7 billion of the needed amount. “This IMF support is a catalytic fund which is expected to trigger more financing from other institutions including the private sector. We are working well with our development partners in this area but also on private financing such as green bonds,” said the Minister. Economy to grow by 6.8 per cent In a related development, the IMF also announced that it estimates Rwanda’s economic growth to stand at 6.8 per cent in 2022 which is higher than was the Ministry has projected. The Ministry has projected a 6 per cent growth after revising it downwards from the initial 7.2 per cent due to global shocks like the Russia-Ukraine war impacts, among others.

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