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Only 14 per cent of workers decide when to wash their hands after going to the bathroom, according to a survey into workplace cleanliness.
SMC Premier Cleaning surveyed more than 5,000 UK office workers and found that only 7 per cent admitted to not washing their hands at all and 18 per cent said they washed their hands quickly.
Only 61 per cent of office employees wash their hands properly with warm water and soap and women are slightly more hygienic, with 66 per cent saying they wash their hands thoroughly, compared with 53 per cent of men.
Busy working days can result in office workers not taking a proper lunch break and 26 per cent of respondents say they eat at their desk between once and three times a week.
A quarter of office workers will eat while working 3-5 days and 4 per cent eat lunch at their desk every day. Surprisingly only 11 per cent will clean their workspace properly after eating and 38 per cent will do a 'quick clean', putting wrappers in the bin.
Almost half - 45 per cent - claim never to spill a crumb on their desk, leaving 7 per cent who are too lazy to care and refuse to clean up after themselves.
Hot-desking has grown in popularity over the years, but 44 per cent of those surveyed had never considered the possibility that hot-desking could be germ-ridden and are happy to sit wherever.
Only 12 per cent of hot-deskers are fussy about where they work and will only sit at a desk if they know it has been cleaned first. Only 38 per cent believe hot-desking to be unhygienic.


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This paper takes stock of St. Lucia’s plans to manage climate change, from the perspective of their macroeconomic implications, and suggests macro-relevant reforms that could strengthen the likelihood of success of the national strategy. To meet its renewable energy plans, St. Lucia will need to mobilize private investment. External assistance will be needed to develop supporting infrastructure. Building capacity for project assessment and investment promotion is a high priority, to shape needed investments into bankable projects. Elsewhere, capacity-building would be most useful to help cost sectoral plans, complete the disaster-preparedness strategy, move toward carbon taxation, and strengthen skills in public investment management and public financial management.


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Showdown looms as Waititu orders all bars closed in illicit brew crackdown
A showdown is looming after Governor Ferdinand Waititu ordered all bars closed.
This follows signing into law of Kiambu County Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2017 last Thursday.
Waititu said all bars in the county did not have licences as far as the new law was concerned.
The decision by the governor, who wants to use the law to fight illicit brews in the county, has resulted in a bitter exchange between him and the traders.
The bar owners accused the governor of using the new law to frustrate legitimate businesses to achieve selfish ends.
The law seeks to regulate manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol. All bars are expected to close down pending vetting and fresh licensing.
Kiambu Bar Liquor Association chairman Richard Kagiri also accused the governor of being hellbent on driving them out of business.
Kagiri said they would defy Waititu’s order because they were not engaging in illicit brew business.
“We want the governor to know all the genuine bar owners will not follow his order. We are not in any way engaged in illegal business. All our members do not sell illicit brews but legally approved beer,” said Mr Kagiri.
Two arrested as police seize several litres of illicit brew in Rongo
Waititu, who spoke after signing the Bill into law said: “The new legislation is meant to fight the deeply entrenched illicit brew menace in the region which has claimed many lives in the past.”
“As things stand, there is no bar which has a licence. We will launch a crackdown to ensure no bar is operational. All the bar owners will be required to apply afresh. Residents will have a say on the bars they want in their localities,” said Waititu.
He said the renewed fight on illicit brew would not be easy since some people wanted the status quo maintained.
“It will no longer be business as usual but I am equal to the task. I am aware some people will go to court but I am ready for it.”

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The Labour Party is to debate several radical housing policies at its party conference this week that would bring seismic change to the property sector if Corbyn were to gain power.
At 3pm tomorrow delegates at the party’s shindig in Brighton are to debate and then vote on adopting the housing measures.
The most controversial, which has been proposed by local activists within the party, include privately-rented housing stock owned by housing associations, institutional landlords and management companies being brought into government ownership.
Also, the motion calls for local authorities to be enabled to purchase empty homes compulsorily if they lie unoccupied for more than six months.
It also calls for the capping of private rents across the UK at a third of local incomes and for ‘the worst’ privately rented properties, and unused building plots, to be compulsorily purchased.
These proposals have the backing of Momentum, leader Jeremy Corbyn’s support group within the Labour party, as well as Labour’s youth wing and also the shadow housing minister John Healey.
The motion, which has been made public prior to the debate on Tuesday, also calls the party to endorse the requisition of “unoccupied tower blocks in London”.
In July the party also revealed that it would seek to introduce a ‘right to buy’ scheme for private renters.

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Since October is National Roller Skating Month (yes, it’s really a thing), and today’s the anniversary of a somewhat well-known gunfight:
A roller rink walking distance from the O.K. Corral in the 1880s? Yep. Imagine if the Earps and the Clanton/McLaury bunch had settled their disagreements with a skating competition instead of a gun duel. Everyone knows about the gunfight near the O.K. Corral. Who’d remember—or want to—the Skate-off at Bauer & Baron’s?
Anyway, if you’d like to know what cowboys – some cowboys, anyway – did for fun when they weren’t drinking, gambling, and consorting with nymphs du pavé, here’s a link to my article “Hell on Wheels: When Roller Skating Took Western Towns by Storm” from the October, 2014 issue of Wild West Magazine

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Road Races | Oct. 3 & 6, 2016
Three events - 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon - are all part of our road race package - that we can easily tell you about. But, what we can't help you understand is the exhilarating experience of running in some of this country's most picturesque landscape - that you have to experience yourself. Imagine yourself gliding along winding paths that cut through red rock hills and along meandering rivers - all surrounded by lofty mountains.
In between races, take in all the wonders of this area. Our National Parks - Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Arches or beautiful Lake Powell. Oh, and don't miss our Opening Ceremonies. What a life!

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Tour vintage warplane bombers in Skagit County this week
A pair of World War II bombers are available to tour in Skagit County this week. The bombers are among the few still able to fly. KING 5's Eric Wilkinson reports.
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Demand to Hike Minimum Pension under Employees Pension Scheme
EPF Minimum Pension Hike Latest News
Demand to increase Minimum Pension under EPF Pension Scheme
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
STARRED QUESTION NO. 177
TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2022
DEMAND TO INCREASE MINIMUM PENSION UNDER EPF PENSION SCHEME
177. SHRI M. SHANMUGAM:
Will the Minister of Labour and Employment be pleased to state:
(a)whether Government is receiving demands from stakeholders like trade unions and public representatives for increasing the minimum pension under the EPF pension scheme;
(b)if so, the demands of the stakeholders and the response of the Government;
(c)whether Government would consider positively the hike in minimum pension for the EPF holders, in view of rise in the cost of living index and hike in wages;
(d)if so, by when it is expected to be announced; and
(e)if not, the justifiable reasons for not increasing the minimum pension?
MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV)
(a) to (e): Representations have been received from various stakeholders to increase the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995.
The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 is a ‘Defined Contribution-Defined Benefit’ Social Security Scheme. The corpus of the Employees’ Pension Fund is made up of (i) contribution by the employer @ 8.33 percent of wages; and (ii) contribution from the Central Government through budgetary support @ 1.16 percent of wages, up to an amount of Rs.15,000/- per month. All benefits under the scheme are paid out of such accumulations. The fund is valued annually as mandated under paragraph 32 of the EPS, 1995, and as per the valuation of the fund as on 31.03.2019, there is an actuarial deficit.
Amount of a member’s pension under the Scheme is determined by taking into account the pensionable period of service and pensionable salary as per the following formula:
Pensionable Service X Pensionable Salary
It is evident that the amount of pension is based on a predefined formula. However, the Government, for the first time, in the year 2014, provided a minimum pension of Rs. 1000 per month to the pensioners under the EPS, 1995 by providing budgetary support, which was in addition to the budgetary support of 1.16% of wages provided annually towards EPS to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Considering the demands of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 pensioners, the Government. constituted a High Empowered Monitoring Committee (HEMC) for complete evaluation and review of EPS 1995. The Committee considered the issue of dearness allowance under EPS, 1995 and has recommended, inter-alia, that linking the pension admissible under EPS 95 with the cost of living index is not feasible in view of the actuarial position.
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Infection is now under control – Shakib
Shakib Al Hasan, who came back home from Australia on Sunday informed that the infection is now under control, but he has to check up every week through blood tests.
After getting immediately admitted to a hospital in Dhaka, Shakib traveled to Australia for an operation, but the doctors have informed that, the operation can’t be done before 6-12 months.
After reaching Dhaka, Shakib told reporters at the airport:
“The update is good. The infection is under control. But it has to be checked every week through blood tests, whether it gets aggravated or if there is any other problem. But for now, infection is under control.”
Shakib also informed the reason behind why can’t the operation be done before six to twelve months:
“[Another] surgery can’t be possible for six to 12 months. There is a risk.. the infection may be in the bone and if the surgery is done there are chances of it spreading. So, for sure, I can’t do the surgery in six to 12 months,” he added. “But the good part is I can play without surgery. As I can’t undergo a surgery right now, both physio and myself are thinking how I can manage to play without surgery.”
However, the all-rounder has already started his rehab,
“I already have started rehab when I was there [Australia]. I consulted with a hand therapist. I have to follow what he has instructed. It will be better for me if I follow his guidelines as much as possible. My main target will be getting back the strength as early as possible.”
Meanwhile, Bangladesh will play their next series against Zimbabwe at home which starts next week with the 3 match ODI series.


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‘Manmadhudu 2’ Teaser: Nagarjuna as a Casanova doesn’t fall in love, he only make love.
The much-awaited teaser for Akkineni Nagarjuna’s ‘Manmadhudu 2’ was released on last Thursday. The teaser has crossed more than 6 million hits.
As per the teaser, Nagarjuna is aged guy who is been mocked by his family and friends for being old and still remaining a virgin.
The teaser shows his transformation from being man-next-door to a Casanova.
Manmadhudhu 2 is said to be the sequel to the actor’s own 2002-film Manmadhudhu, a romantic comedy in which he starred opposite Sonali Bendre.
He played the role of Abhiram, a young man who begins to hate women after a misunderstanding about a past relationship. The movie, which was written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, was a blockbuster.
The film also stars Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead and features Vennela Kishore, Lakshmi, Rao Ramesh, and Jhansi in pivotal roles.
It has been directed by Rahul Ravindran and is co-produced by Annapurna Studios, Manam Enterprises, Viacom 18 Studios, and Anandi Art Creations. The music is being handled by Chaitan Bharadwaj while M Sukumar has handled the cinematography. Editing has been done together by Chota K Prasad and Bonthala Nageswara Reddy.
Actor and director Rahul Ravindran who was the director of his previous film Chi La Sow starring Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma, which was jointly produced by Annapurna Studios and Siruni Cine Corporation.
Nagarjuna was last seen in the September 2018 release Devadas which co-starred Nani, Rashmika Mandanna, and Aakanksha Singh in the lead roles.
‘Nadanna Sambhavam’ teaser out
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Tovino Thomas joins the set of ‘L2: Empuraan’
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With New York City reaching a record low number of new COVID-19 cases, senior centers are finally coming back, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
Older New Yorkers can resume outdoor activities at senior centers immediately and can begin taking part in indoor activities in two weeks on June 14.
On June 1, officials reported the city’s overall COVID-19 positivity rate had fallen to the lowest it has been since the pandemic began in March 2020, at 0.83%.
The mayor attributed the low positivity rate to New Yorkers’ commitment to abide by COVID-19 health and safety guidelines such as maintaining social distance and wearing masks as well the vaccine. So far, 8,289,469 doses of the vaccine have been administered across the five boroughs.
“We’ll be careful, we’ll be safe,” de Blasio told New Yorkers listening to his almost daily pandemic press conference. “We are going to make sure there’s smart distancing to keep our senior centers safe but the time is now.”
Seniors, and particularly older people of color, have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic and has been shown to especially deadly to adults 60 years or older with underlying health conditions.
Manhattan City Council Member Margaret Chin, chair for the Council’s Committee on Aging, spoke to how excited some seniors are at the idea of senior centers reopening during the mayor press conference.
“Every time I run into them or they call my office they say ‘when are we going to open our center I want to see my friends … I want to do the exercise program, the art program, the cooking program,” Chin said. “They are really looking forward to this.”


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Just thought I would post about an amazing organization affiliated with our adoption agency, AAI. It is called AHOPE and stands for African HIV Orphans: Project Embrace. You can find them on the web at www.ahopeforchildren.org.
Many orphaned children test positive for HIV. Because there is so much misinformation and superstition surrounding HIV and AIDS in the Ethiopian population, relatives are often reluctant to take in children whose parents have died of AIDS.
Adoption Advocates International (AAI) screens all of the children who come into their care for HIV. ONE in SIX children tests positive, so AAI established a special facility to care for these children. The executive director of AAI encouraged a friend to establish a non-profit organization in the U.S. to fund the home for HIV orphans. That is how AHOPE came to be.
AHOPE for Children provides:
The website has a wonderful, short video on these precious children who are just happy as can be, singing Bible songs, etc. They need people to be sponsors ($30 per month to sponsor a child and you receive photos and info on the child, plus you get to correspond with them, etc.) or you can also make a one-time, tax deductible donation. And of course they need your prayers!
I was not aware that there were so many orphans living with HIV and AIDS. We’re hoping to travel to Africa to get our child (when the time comes) and if we’re able to do that, we hope to spend some time with the beautiful children at AHOPE.


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Art Deco Sterling Bead Earrings
These hand crafted bead earrings are Art Deco in time period. They are not an exact match as they are hand crafted, so length of wire is a little longer on one than the other. These came to us from New York in an auction of items from an estate. The lady who originally owned them frequented Taxco in the 20's and 30's with a friend of hers who was a jeweler. They are unique in that the closure is a small bead that screws on at the end of the ear wire. I did not take off all of the patina as it adds to it's vintage nature. They are in good condition with very minor wear.
One wire has a small crack that does not hinder it from being worn. This can be fixed easily, but I have chosen not to as many jewelry collectors do not want the older more historical pieces manipulated or refurbished. If you would like these earrings repaired, I will do so at an additional $8 rate. This fee would include silver and labor. Please let me know before check out and I can add that to the final invoice.
- Solid Sterling Silver (tested)
- Hand Crafted (No Maker's Mark)
- Approx 3/4" inch in length
- Approx 3/8" inch at widest section (diameter)
- 3.02 grams
- c. 1920's - 1930's
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It seems we cannot find what you are looking for. Perhaps searching can help.
South Korea is a country located in East Asia, on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by North Korea, and is located to the east of China and Japan.
With a population of over 51 million people, South Korea is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and is known for its fast-paced and modern cities, such as its capital, Seoul. The country has a highly developed economy and is one of the largest exporters of electronics, automobiles, and other products in the world.
South Korea is also a country with a rich cultural heritage, and is known for its traditional art, music, and dance, as well as its vibrant pop culture. The country is famous for its traditional festivals and holidays, such as the Lunar New Year and the Chuseok harvest festival, and for its unique cuisine, which includes dishes such as kimchi and bulgogi.
In recent years, South Korea has also become a major hub for innovation and technology, with a thriving tech industry and a fast-growing startup scene. It is also home to some of the world’s largest and most advanced technology companies, such as Samsung and LG.
Whether you’re interested in its rich history and culture, its cutting-edge technology and industry, or its unique and delicious cuisine, South Korea is a fascinating and dynamic country with a lot to offer.


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Recently, our policy team met with a delegation of fishery research scientists and engineers from China to discuss marine conservation at home and abroad. The delegation hailed from Hainan, a palm tree-studded island in the South China Sea, where they work at the Hainan Academy of Ocean and Fisheries Sciences. Hainan is home to over 8 million people, and it’s estimated to have approximately 100,000 families who work in the fish and shrimp farming sector, in addition to those who catch fish from the wild.
To kick things off, our Director of Policy and Legislation, Mike Gravitz, gave an overview of marine conservation practices in the United States. He introduced the various laws and policies that govern marine protected areas, and highlighted President Obama’s recent use of the Antiquities Act to expand the Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument. Using our MPAtlas tool, he introduced the scientists to the Global Ocean Refuge System (GLORES), and explained why it is needed – because only a small portion of our vast oceans are strongly protected. The researchers were especially pleased to see Hainan Island on our MPAtlas website, complete with most of its existing protected areas, and even offered suggestions for additional content.
The delegation members were most interested in the scientific preparation that went into the selection of sites for protected status in the U.S. Much of the conversation focused around interactions with commercial fishermen over establishing protected areas, as well as the criteria, such as biodiversity, uniqueness and vulnerability, that play a major role in determining site suitability. The delegation also explained how marine protected areas are identified and established in China, in what seems to be a transparent process that operates over a multi-year cycle.
Unsurprisingly, many of the challenges to ocean conservation that both the US and China face have similar themes, including how best to compensate fishermen after taking away their access when establishing strongly protected marine areas and how to motivate citizens to help enforce marine laws.
We plan to continue our exchange of knowledge and ideas with the scientists from the Hainan Academy of Ocean and Fisheries Sciences in order to strengthen our common efforts in ocean conservation. It was a delightful visit and both parties benefited greatly from the exchange.
Ocean Policy Intern Taryn Laubenstein contributed to this blog.

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More like, looking to the wrong places for medical advice (the internet, Facebook, friends/family, breeders). We see a lot of patients harmed and (and sometimes they can’t be saved) because their owners followed the bad advice of people without a medical background. Common scenarios include giving toxic medications/supplements, trying to “diy” and delaying medical treatment, and tinkering with giving medications they have lying around at home (like antibiotics). In this video we discuss the danger of getting medical advice from the wrong places, and how to avoid this very common danger. Please comment below and share your experience if you have had to learn these lessons the hard way.
Here are the 3 best pieces of advice from the emergency vet that could save your pet’s life:
1) DON’T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET HELP! If you wait too long, it could be too late. This is especially true for concerns such as laboured breathing, pale gums and weakness. You know your pet best, so if you are worried or concerned, “when in doubt, check it out!”
2) PREVENT THE PREVENTABLE. Learn as much as possible about dangers that face your pet, such as household poisons, seemingly harmless objects (such as toys, clothing, garbage and rocks), other animals, and vehicles. Pets are like toddlers and they need a responsible adult/babysitter to protect them from danger. Puppies and kittens need to start their vaccines at 8 WEEKS (and they need boosters too!) to protect them from deadly diseases.
3) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO. Have a plan in place, know your nearest emergency clinic, have the ASPCA phone number on speed dial. Know basic first aid training and CPR. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED. The cost of medical treatment in an emergency, and the owners’ ability to pay for it, is probably the most important factor that determines whether a pet will receive the medical care it needs. The best way to protect yourself is to have good medical insurance for your pet. Do your research.
**REMEMBER**: WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM, with the best interest of the patient as everyone’s first priority. Let your vet do what he/she does best, and don’t try to grab the steering wheel and obstruct your vet from doing his/her job. We are all in the same car, we are all headed to the same place, but only one of us has the driver’s license (meaning, only the vet has the medical training and background to “drive the car”).
Please remember to spay/ neuter your pet, and to donate to your local animal shelter- they really need your help!
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Hotline: (888) 426-4435
- PREVENTIVE HEALTH IN PUPPIES
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Shaker Heights, OH - Breaking news out of Shaker Heights this afternoon.
19 Action News has learned that a police officer has shot a 15- year-old boy in the shoulder during a traffic stop.
This, after a Shaker Heights police officer saw a car that had been reportedly stolen with three juveniles inside. The 15-year-old boy shot was taken to University Hospital, the other two juveniles, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, were arrested.
The cop stopped the car in the 13700 block of Fairhill Road in Shaker before 1PM this afternoon.
A shot was fired shortly after.
No word on what prompted the officer to fire his gun.
The officer, a 25 year veteran who shot the boy, has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending an investigation into the shooting.

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What is the meaning of liturgical music?
liturgical music, also called church music, music written for performance in a religious rite of worship. The term is most commonly associated with the Christian tradition.
What are examples of liturgical music?
Liturgical music therefore would be a music that lives out the liturgy. They are basically in form of chants for instance the Gregorian chants, Sacred Polyphony, Sacred Music for the Organ and other approved instruments and Sacred Popular music approved by the Church.
What is the melody of liturgical music?
In the organum style, the lower voice slowly chants a melody consisting of very long notes, while the upper voice provides elaboration or ornamentation. Such ornamented and elaborate polyphonic chants were used on important occasions and major feasts in large cathedrals (the rest of the services used plainchant).
What is an example of a liturgical?
An example of something liturgical is the Catholic service when the Eucharist (wine and crackers, also known as the blood and body of Christ) is given. If you hear about a liturgical tradition or liturgical reading, you can be sure of one thing — it involves a religious service.
What is Philippine liturgical music?
They celebrated the liturgy using Gregorian chant, polyphonic Masses and motets, and hymns, all in Latin. Gradually they instructed the natives not only in singing but also in playing various instruments like guitar, violin, flute, harp and later on, the organ.
What is non liturgical music?
What is non liturgical music? Non-liturgical Musics, unlike liturgical musics, aren’t made for church ceremonies but for concert purposes even though they have religious texts or lyrics. They can only be allowed to perform with the permission of the parish priests on certain occasions such as feast days.
What is the importance of liturgical music?
Liturgical music today allows the congregation and community to participate actively in the liturgy, relating to both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist; these are the two main parts to the Catholic liturgy.
What are liturgical arts?
Part 1: Definition of Liturgical Art. The fashioning of objects, such as vessels and vestments for liturgical use, and the programming of worship space, or the planning of the architecture of a church for liturgical worship are commonly designated liturgical art.
What is liturgy in simple words?
Liturgy is the customary public worship performed by a religious group, especially by a Christian group. The word liturgy, sometimes equated in English as “service”, refers to a formal ritual, which may or may not be elaborate, enacted by those who understand themselves to be participating in an action with the divine.
Who is the original Filipino liturgical music?
In 1870 the Augustinian Fray Toribio organized an orchestra at the San Agustin Church in Intramuros. The orchestra was led by Marcelo Adonay, the first native Filipino to compose a Mass.
What’s the difference between liturgical and non-liturgical?
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Welcome to the first post of the Nina Diary. Each week, Nina from Toujours Toi will tell you how it is to be an Independent designer and we will follow her through the makings of her new collection. To celebrate the launch of the Nina Diary, the Mushroom & Berry ring is 50% off on Boticca.com.
I share my time between New York, Zurich and sometimes India. I own a lot of suitcases, I love red lipstick and treasure hunting.
I just got back from a fabric sourcing trip to India. Whenever I am on one of my India trips (about twice a year) I get so much new inspiration, I call it fashion detox as there isn’t anything trendy in Delhi. It’s just me, colors, fabrics and good snacks. I am far away from everything and the time difference helps as well. I love spending time alone in India, totally engulfed in developing a new collection. Finding the right fabrics is like working on a big puzzle and when the puzzle fits. it’s such a great feeling!
I work really intensely on the fabrics for two weeks, basically just spending time at the fabric market, or in my hotel room looking at swatches, switching things around, getting a feel for the collection, eating, watching Sex and The City on tv and sleeping. The hotel I am staying at serves amazing crepes for breakfast so that is always a highlight of my day.
Leading up to fabric sourcing we might already have some prototypes for the next collection (fw12) and some of it is just drawings. I collect a lot of color inspirations prior to the trip, but when I am in India at the fabric markets it’s just me and my gut – it’s something that is really instinctive, it’s a feeling. What I learned is to let the crazy happen, to not reign it in from the beginning, so sometimes I get back to the hotel and spread out the fabrics and just say “you are insane!” and I mean that in a good way. First you have to go a bit wild to get a feel for the color scheme and then you have to find a way to make sense of it. It takes a lot of concentration and focus and I love that.
For me it’s really the fabrics that make a collection come to life. I suddenly see the story of a collection, I get really excited when it’s coming together. Our AW12 collection will be the most fun Winter collection we ever did and I wish I was already done so I could show it to you!
Agh! Choices, choices!
Here we are at a fabric store trying to figure out the fabrics that are part of the patch worked fabric we are using for our “Les Vacances” SS12 collection, all these fabrics will be cut up and sewn together as a patchwork to form one of our fabrics. Stuff like this is so much fun! And also so much work!
I bought this drawing at an antique shop. I fell in love with it.
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I found the aircraft and food etc very nice. no problems there. My only gripe is with the staff. The females tend to be quiet snooty and dont do the airline any justice. The male staff generally seem ok. Very odd. Apart from that, everything else was fine.
For some reason it is always more expensive to book via BA.com than with another website offering the same flight. BA does say that they would give you the difference if you find cheaper flights, but who wants to do all that hassle when I can book through the cheaper website straight away.
Recently flew back with them from Cancun and upgraded at the airport. When we got to our seats we discovered the headrest on my seat was broken and just was hanging off the seat. Unfortunately I am tall and as such found it very uncomfortable to sleep on the night flight. I did mention it on the flight but nobody was bothered and when I came back raised it as an issue with there customer care department. I pointed out i paid for an upgrade which felt more like a downgrade. They offered me £50 in vouchers to use against my next flight which I refused and asked for a complete refund. They said no (Thanks Natasha) and felt they were being reasonable. Unfortunately I disagree with them so am going back to Virgin next time.
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We took up BA's special offer on Club Class flights over the Christmas period and decided to fly to Las Vegas to see the New Year in.
Well it all started with a vist to their lounge at Heathrow in Terminal 5 - wow what a great experience - no wonder this has won a global award.
The flights, food, service etc both ways were exceptional. Only problem now is that we cannot face travelling Economy again.
The only poor part of the trip was that there was not a direct flight back home so we had to use BA's partner American Airlines for the first leg of the journey from Vegas to Chicago, supposedly First Class. Our treatment from them was sadly no way in the same class as BA. We found out after that AA had filed for bankruptcy and were not the least bit surprised
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I flew to the Maldives just after Christmas. The outbound flight was pretty good as the flight was good and the male cabin crew were attentive and polite.
I am giving a 1 star because of the following
This is not the case with the return flight, the female cabin crew was rude, impatient and unhelpful (I asked for hot water for a herbal tea bag, she told me to drink the bottled water). She disappeared for most of the flight and we were not served drinking water, I had to keep going to the rear of the plane (we were travelling economy plus) to get water for our party of 8 (there were 3 children). A note also came up on the screen saying there were snacks at the rear of the plane, but when I arrived there was a queue as they had not arrived.
Lunch was served within about an hour of taking off and dinner within an hour of landing, with an 8 hour gap between, bad timing BA.
I could not complain at the time (I would have written to the CEO) as I had not paid for the holiday and it would have been insulting and embarrassing to my sister.
Just flown back from Africa with a connection at Heathrow. Despite weather and delays BA did a great job of getting me home to Glasgow airport. Although my luggage was not able to make the Glasgow flight, it was delivered to my house within a few hours of my arrival home. I was kept up to date with what was happening via text. All staff very courteous and helpful.
I use British Airways every year, for a minimum of a return flight home in India, and absolutely love their service.
One of the main reasons for using them is the direct flight from heathrow to my city, which runs at very good timing which helps me maximise the 5.5 hour difference between the two destinations.
The other reason is the affordability and the fact that the food served on britis airways is so much better than Emirates which would be my other option to go home and the wine selection on the free bar on board is fantastic!
The BA club is a great bargain as I manage to get enough points for a return ticket anywhere in Europe with the points that I get with the flight home.
Completely recommend BA
LHR- Vancouver. Out Sept 19 2011, Ret. October 3 2011.
Remembering many working years long-haul, these flights gave the impression of an airline in trouble. Baulking at Business Class fares, the so-called World Traveller accommodation was almost claustrophobic, with poor menus, slightly offhand cabin crews, and a six hour delay leaving Vancouver on return. Very disappointing.
As compensation, ground staff in Vancouver and LHR were excellent - affable and efficient.
This is the only airline I have ever seen that actually charges you a fee to pre-reserve seats. I have contacted their Customer Service twice and certainly hope they will do the right thing. Additionally their website clearly indicates the following statement:
"PRICES ARE ROUND TRIP, AND INCLUDE ALL TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES.WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU PAY" - well this is clearly not the case! Giving them a chance to rectify this as well discontinue this unethical practice. How petty.
Arrogant, expensive, poor frequent flyer program, even the lounges are deteriorating in many airports.
With all the choice we have, I am flying my family less on BA than ever before.
Once I was a BA Platinum Card holder, but I could never reasonably use any of the frequent flyer miles because of severe limitations on available dates. Plus the terrible policy of charging inflated taxes and surcharges on any "free flight." Avios is a con. I can fly for less on other airlines than if I use my hard earned points to go on BA!
This company is dead if they don't fix their poor customer orientation and stop having strikes.
I have never had any major problems with British Airways. 9 out of 10 times I have gotten great service.
But what I like best about BA is their frequent flyer program, and the main reason why this is my favorite airline. A lot of airlines will delete your miles when they're two years old. BA does not delete miles, as long as your account is used at least once every two years if I remember correctly. Meaning you can save up miles for that expensive first class trip you have been wanting to go on, even if you don't fly much.
I do like BA.com but sometimes find it frustrating at the long windedness of some of the procedures you have to go through to make a booking or simple search. Would be great to get up a load of prices and flight they are available from after a few simple steps so you can make a choice. Having said that its a darn sight easier than a lot of booking systems I've seen
I flew BA from Copenhagen via London Heathrow to Baltimore and back (economy class). To be honest I had not very good experience with European airlines but this time travelling with BA was a very pleasant experience indeed. Cabin crew were helpful, confident and proud of their jobs, and really tried to make the journey as comfortable as possible. Also, despite the infamous British culinary level, I had some of the best airline meals this time (English desert is always delicious though : )
Have to say that I am very disappointed in BA. Their sale has just started and despite good seat availability (I phoned their reservations to double check) their 'sale' prices are MORE expensive than they were two weeks ago!
So by waiting for the BA sale, the same flights are going to cost me nearly £50 per seat MORE!
I am so annoyed with BA. I feel that I've been misled, I have always thought sale prices should be cheaper not more expensive.
Normally BA are ok, except of course, you cannot count on them due to endless strikes.
This time I tried to use their website and after i had verified my transaction with my bank code it said the transaction could not be completed and did not state a reason. My partner had completed a transaction for the return flight literally at the same time as I had, and when I went back in to rebook, the flight was more expensive. Although cynical, I could suspect that this is a calculated move by the company to take more money from passagers.
Flying from Manchester to New York held on tarmac for 7 hours 10am to 5pm with no food finally told we are not going to fly at all, we were then told that after we leave the plane we will receive an A4 sheet with all our choices (1st lie) all it contained was an emergency telephone number which you rang at your own expense eventually it was answered to be told that their was nothing he could do and we should go to the BA desk in the airport which fortunately I had already done.
We were very fortunate in that we had the last 2 seats on an Air France flight from Paris to New York the next morning, our details wer taken and we were told that accommodation and taxis had been arranged in Paris for us (2nd lie) arriving in Paris with no euros at 10pm una ble to leave the arrivals area no accommodation had been arranged, why the pretence ?.
Absolute rubbish, no customer service, make you feel like you are inconveniencing them not the other way around, Anything But B A (ABBA).
Flown with BA several times. Last one was a return from Heathrow to Amsterdam Dec 2011 for GBP 98. Easy checkin online, chose seat online (no extra cost). Seamless & stress free process thru Terminal 5. A little extra cost than a low-cost airline such as easyJet/Ryanair but a tube ride to Heathrow much cheaper than a train to Stansted. Also I could check-in a 23kg bag for no extra cost & drinks/sandwich included. Friendly cabin crew & the pilot was very informative telling us about the football stadiums we could see as we circled London en route back to Heathrow! Classic!
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Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV: evaluation of a pilot programme in a district hospital in rural ZimbabweBMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7475.1147 (Published 11 November 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:1147
- Freddy Perez (), senior public health programme officer1,
- Joanna Orne-Gliemann, country programme officer1,
- Tarisai Mukotekwa, district programme officer2,
- Anna Miller, Zimbabwe technical adviser3,
- Monica Glenshaw, district medical officer, Buhera District Health Executive4,
- Agnes Mahomva, head of PMTCT Unit, AIDS and TB programme4,
- François Dabis, professor of public health1
- 1 Institut de Santé Publique, d'Epidémiologie et de Développement (ISPED), Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, 146 rue Léo-Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- 2 ISPED-Zimbabwe Programme
- 3 Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation, Zimbabwe
- 4 Ministry of Health and Child Welfare of Zimbabwe
- Correspondence to: F Perez
Problem Zimbabwe has one of the highest rates of HIV seroprevalence in the world. In 2001 only 4% of women and children in need of services for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV were receiving them.
Design Pilot implementation of the first programme for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in rural Zimbabwe.
Setting 120 bed district hospital in Buhera district (285 000 inhabitants), Manicaland, Zimbabwe.
Key measures for improvement Programme uptake indicators monitored for 18 months; impact of policy evaluated by assessing up-scaling of programme.
Strategies for change Voluntary counselling and testing services for HIV were provided in the hospital antenatal clinic. Women identified as HIV positive and informed of their serostatus and their newborn were offered a single dose antiretroviral treatment of nevirapine; mother-child pairs were followed up through routine health services. Nursing staff and social workers were trained, and community mobilisation was conducted.
Effects of change No services for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV were available at baseline. Within 18 months, 2298 pregnant women had received pretest counselling, and the acceptance of HIV testing reached 93.0%. Of all 2137 women who had an HIV test, 1588 (74.3%) returned to collect their result; 326 of the 437 HIV positive women diagnosed had post-test counselling, and 104 (24%) mother-child pairs received nevirapine prophylaxis.
Lessons learnt Minimum staffing, an enhanced training programme, and involvement of district health authorities are needed for the implementation and successful integration of services for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. Voluntary counselling and testing services are important entry points for HIV prevention and care and for referral to community networks and medical HIV care services. A district approach is critical to extend programmes for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in rural settings. The lessons learnt from this pilot programme have contributed to the design of the national expansion strategy for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe.
In 2003 an estimated five million people worldwide were newly infected with HIV. Approximately 800 000 of these were children; 90% of them were born to HIV infected women and acquired the virus during pregnancy, labour, or delivery or through breast feeding.1 2 Zimbabwe has one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the world, with an average antenatal HIV prevalence of 24.6% (20.9% in urban areas and 28.1% in rural areas) in 2003.3 By 2005, HIV/AIDS is projected to account for 60% of childhood mortality in Zimbabwe.4 The HIV/AIDS burden coexists with an important economic crisis, limiting access to an already deteriorating public health service.
Voluntary counselling and testing for HIV are essential for all support and treatment interventions against HIV and AIDS. Progress has been made in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in resource poor countries, primarily through the development of short, easy to use, and affordable antiretroviral regimens.5–8
Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV has been an integrated component of the Zimbabwe HIV/AIDS policy since 1999, when urban pilot programmes were initiated.9 To mitigate the paediatric HIV epidemic in Zimbabwe, countrywide implementation of this initiative is urgently needed.
The Zimbabwe healthcare system, divided into eight provinces and 58 districts, offers five levels of care: health post, health centre, district hospital, provincial hospital, and national hospital. Murambinda Mission Hospital (120 beds) is the acting district hospital for Buhera district within the province of Manicaland. A total of 27 satellite clinics fall into the catchment area of Murambinda Hospital, catering for a rural population of approximately 285 000 people. The hospital is staffed by 22 nurses, one senior nursing sister, one matron, and three government medical officers. In 2002 the hospital managed a total of 3856 antenatal visits (25% of district coverage), of which 1049 were first visits, and 1895 deliveries (55% of district coverage). Because of economic constraints, a shortage of basic supplies for comprehensive antenatal care exists, affecting syphilis screening, ferrous sulphate, folate, multivitamin supplementation, and treatment of symptoms of sexually transmitted infections.
Outline of problem
Population based surveys in Manicaland province (1998-2000) report an HIV prevalence of 22.3% for women aged 15 to 29 years.10 At the end of 2001, only 4% of Zimbabweans in need of services for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV were receiving them.11 Although HIV/AIDS was considered a priority at Murambinda Mission Hospital, it had no HIV/AIDS programme including prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. Unpublished observational data showed that stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and HIV testing was high. This paper reports on the process and feasibility of implementing a programme for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in this district hospital.
Key measures of improvement
We assessed acceptability of the programme among health workers through qualitative observational data. We collected routine monitoring data during the first 18 months of the programme, measuring the following indicators: acceptance of pretest counselling and HIV testing by pregnant women attending antenatal clinic services, post-test counselling rate, prescription and intake of nevirapine to mother-child pairs, and child averted HIV infections. We documented the reasons for women's refusal of voluntary counselling and testing, as well as the acceptability of HIV testing by male partners. We used an assessment of the possibility of up-scaling the programme as a proxy of impact of the policy.
We introduced a coded intervention card documenting progress in mother-child uptake of activities and HIV serostatus in the hospital data collection system. We used pre-existing monitoring tools such as antenatal and delivery registers and defined basic process indicators to monitor the uptake of activities. We entered data on standard forms and managed and analysed them by using Stata 7.0 software.
Strategies for change
The main components of the Murambinda Mission Hospital programme for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV are (a) voluntary counselling and rapid HIV testing for all pregnant women attending antenatal care; (b) administration of a single dose of nevirapine to the HIV positive mothers informed of their serostatus and their newborns, following the HIVNET 012 regimen6; (c) post-test counselling and support for mothers to exclusively breast feed for six months, as replacement feeding was not routinely supported; (d) continuous follow up of mother-child pairs through routine health services, including provision of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for opportunistic infections; and (e) promotion of these activities in Buhera district. We implemented two key operational strategies: training of nursing staff and social workers (n = 40) in HIV counselling and rapid testing; and community mobilisation to enhance adherence to the cascade of activities (figure). Drugs and medical supplies for the hospital maternity unit were enhanced to improve the package of services offered. A procurement system for rapid HIV tests was implemented through the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health, and project personnel were recruited to facilitate the introduction of these new services within the hospital. Participants gave oral consent to participate in the programme.
Effects of change
Murambinda Mission Hospital was the first site to implement a programme for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in a rural setting in Zimbabwe. Integration of voluntary counselling and rapid testing within routine antenatal care required adjustment of the patient flow to allow sufficient time and ensure confidentiality of these new services. Involvement of district health authorities was key for the integration and reorganisation of services in a sustainable manner.
During the first 18 months of the programme, 2298 pregnant women had pretest counselling; the acceptance of HIV testing reached 93.0% (n = 2137) among these women. Of all women who had an HIV test, 1588 (74.3%) returned to collect their result. Overall HIV prevalence was 20.4% (n = 437); 326 (74.6%) of these HIV positive women had post-test counselling, and 104 (23.8%) received complete mother-child prophylaxis with nevirapine. The reasons women gave for refusing testing were mainly related to the need to consult their husband or partner and their wish to think more about being tested.
The rate of return for test results was low. It is, however, consistent with recent findings from other programmes for prevention of mother to child transmission in West Africa and East Africa as well as the Caribbean.12–16
The minimum estimate of the coverage of the programme is 23.8%—that is, 104 women-child pairs receiving nevirapine out of a total of 437 HIV infected pregnant women given a diagnosis. The maximum estimate is 67.5%, considering that 220 women were prescribed nevirapine among 326 HIV positive women who received post-test counselling.
Reduction in stigma has not been formally documented. Nevertheless, participation in the programme and field observations in the community during information, education, and communication sessions indicated that the perceived disincentive for HIV testing, particularly among women, has been decreasing over time.
Follow up of mothers and children during the postnatal period has been one of the most challenging problems owing to centralisation of activities when the programme started and because of poor access to health facilities and limited trained staff. We subsequently considered a plan of action incorporating district satellite health centres in all activities related to prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and strengthening community outreach programmes. Communication networks among the different levels of the healthcare system were reinforced to ensure appropriate patient flow and referral systems within the district.
Because the programme was planned and developed as a pilot, we used detailed monitoring tools. This enabled collection of quantitative and qualitative data on routine service uptake as well as identification of existing barriers. The information gathered set the basis for defining priorities for operational research, such as assessment of infant feeding options in the context of HIV infection, which is now being done.
On the basis of the lessons from this first pilot rural programme and others, the national AIDS and TB programme of the Zimbabwean Ministry of Health has initiated widespread scaling-up and replication of programmes for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV to other regions of the country.17
Minimum staffing levels (nurses, midwives, physicians, and counsellors) with a well defined training programme, as well as the involvement of district health authorities, were needed for the implementation of this relatively successful programme. In our experience, individual counselling remains the only aspect of the overall cascade of activities for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV that cannot be fully integrated within routine antenatal clinics owing to lack of human resources. Low participation of male partners (2.3% in our experience) creates the need for enhanced community mobilisation, including specific and innovative ways of involving men in programmes for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
Information, education, and communication activities related to HIV prevention and the identification of HIV infected women in the community had an impact on the desire of other family members and the community in general to have access to HIV counselling and testing services. A voluntary counselling and testing centre for the general population was implemented through external funding and in close coordination with this programme and district health authorities. Voluntary counselling and testing services should be important entry points for HIV prevention and care and for referral to community networks and basic HIV medical care services.
Key learning points
Implementation of programmes for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV needs minimum health staffing in resource poor settings
All points of the intervention cascade need to be further improved to increase the coverage of services
Follow up of mothers and children during the postnatal period is one of the most challenging aspects, especially in rural areas
A district approach is critical to extend the accessibility and acceptability of programmes for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in rural settings
Improving the continuum of care after delivery for mothers, infants, and their families is a priority for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
Improving the continuum of care after delivery is a priority for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. In close collaboration with the national AIDS and TB programme and other partners, district health authorities are defining a follow up package that includes clinical and psychosocial support protocols, training of health professionals, continued decentralisation of services, and improvement of transport possibilities for community based follow up.
More importantly, the coverage of services for prevention for mother to child transmission of HIV at all points of the intervention cascade needs to be improved. Protocol development combining the introduction of opt-out voluntary counselling and testing, voluntary counselling and testing in labour wards, and prescription of nevirapine to women and children of unknown HIV status are now planned or at least being considered, as has recently been advocated.18 19 In addition, an enhanced basic package for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV through the selection of more effective antiretroviral regimens than nevirapine alone could be considered.20 Access to antiretroviral therapy for HIV infected women and children identified through the programme and for their HIV infected family members is planned in Buhera district on the basis of principles outlined in the “mother-to-child transmission-plus initiative.”21
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have developed the “integrated management of sick children” initiative to improve survival in children.22 A comprehensive HIV/AIDS continuum of care, including prevention of mother to child transmission, will need to be incorporated within this powerful public health strategy so as to facilitate sustainability of the management of paediatric HIV infection in communities such as ours.23
We thank the Zimbabwean National AIDS and Tuberculosis Unit of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare of Zimbabwe (Inam Chitsike in particular) for supporting the project, the project team members for their continuous dedication, all the staff from Murambinda Mission Hospital and Buhera district health centres who participated in the quality improvement process, and Mathilde Touron for data analysis. Special thanks go to all the mothers and children of Buhera district. We particularly appreciate the assistance of Catherine Wilfert, Dirk Buyse, and Chuck Hoblitzelle at EGPAF offices. Nevirapine was provided through a donation from Boehringer Ingelheim.
Contributors FP designed the project, coordinated programme implementation, and wrote the paper. JO-G and AMiller wrote the project proposal, collaborated in programme implementation, and contributed to writing the manuscript. TM coordinated local project management. MG and AMahomva provided technical input to programme implementation and suggestions for the manuscript. FD participated in the design of the proposal, coordinated programme implementation, and edited the manuscript. FP is the guarantor.
Funding Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Call to Action project No CTA#26-01.
Competing interests None declared.
Ethical approval The Ministry of Health of Zimbabwe ethics committee approved the study in 2001.

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Chadwick Quinones, 25, and his father, Fred Ordine, 44, both of Hewitt, were each speeding through the tunnel in their Corvettes when the collision with an SUV occurred around 10 p.m. Feb. 9, Port Authority Spokesperson Lenis Rodrigues said.
Both fled after the crash, but Quinones returned an hour and a half later and admitted that he was involved, she said.
Based on information available at the time, Rodrigues said, authority police gave Quinones summonses for leaving the scene of a crash, careless driving and not having registration. Then they let him go.
Things changed after Quinones posted a dashcam video of the race and crash on his Instagram, which was then reposted by other users, Rodrigues said.
Asked about it by detectives, Quinones immediately took it down, she said.
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On Tuesday, Port Authority police arrested the pair.
Both were charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, as well as reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest, in a case that will be prosecuted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Rodrigues said.
An arraignment was pending, she said.
"We are committed to tracking down people who commit this type of reckless behavior and prosecuting them,” Port Authority Police Chief Detective Matthew Wilson said. “In doing so, we hope to deter others from doing the same.”
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From the University of Tokyo, a group of researchers have developed one of the most innovative concepts in the sustainable mobility sector. An electric motorcycle that can be customizable to be portable thanks to its inflatable body. A radical mobility proposal seeks to promote the use of interchangeable parts, which can deflate during shipment and inflate upon arrival to install them on the motorcycle.
According to its acronym in English, under the name of Poimo (Portable and Inflatable Mobility), now comes an evolution of the concept presented last May. A change perfected using a 3D design and that, among other things, has managed to improve the driver’s posture.
This concept has seven modules that include the wheels and is accompanied by an electric motor and a small battery. Its creators also developed a wheelchair prototype under the same manufacturing concept, with inflatable parts, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 6 km/h. As we can see, not enough to jump into the future, but as an alternative of mobility in closed areas where they are shown as a safe and straightforward method since the damage will be minimal if hit.
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The Foreign Secretary and Tory leadership frontrunner is to propose a new “Commonwealth Deal” to boost trade and strengthen economic security between the 56 nations in the international association headed by the Queen. She also wants the “freedom-loving” countries that form the association to act as a global counter to the growing influence of communist-run China on the world stage.
Her latest policy plans are being unveiled to coincide with the opening of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games today.
Ms Truss said: “I will ensure the Commonwealth sits at the heart of my plans for Global Britain.
“As one of the largest groups of freedom-loving democracies, we must ensure there are clear benefits to remaining a member of the Commonwealth and offer nations a clear alternative to growing malign influence from Beijing.
“Prioritising trade with countries across the Commonwealth will strengthen economic and security ties whilst also turbocharging opportunities for British businesses to access one of the world’s largest economic blocs.”
Ms Truss’s blueprint for a Commonwealth Deal is the latest in a string of policy announcements designed to show she is a prime minister-in-waiting as she competes with Rishi Sunak to become Boris Johnson’s successor.
Tory grassroots members will begin choosing between the pair in a secret ballot from next week, with the final result due to be announced on September 5.
Ms Truss’s planned new Commonwealth Deal is designed to accelerate the Government’s push for bilateral trade agreements with members of the association.
By reducing trade barriers and restrictions, the Foreign Secretary hopes to “supercharge” the trade cost advantage that Commonwealth brings to members compared with countries outside the bloc.
If she becomes prime minister, she will order her trade ministers to draw up a new “Commonwealth trade template” to provide a model for new trade deals between the UK and other member states.
Commonwealth countries would be invited to discuss potential new trade deals in the early stages of her premiership.
Once discussions progress past initial stages, she aims for countries to have access to a fast-track process to establish tailored, bilateral agreements.
Ms Truss is understood to believe the Commonwealth – which is the largest group of nations that does not contain either China or Russia – has an increasingly important people to play in global politics.
The association has growing influence on the world stage, with a third of the global population now living in member nations, a collective GDP of £12 trillion (c14 percent of global GDP) and around 30 percent of the votes in the United Nations.
Sixty per cent of the Commonwealth’s 2.5billion-strong population is under the age of 30.
Ms Truss sees her Commonwealth vision as building on her work at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
She launched British International Investment, a revamped development finance institution that is investing £8 billion by 2025 in developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
She has prioritised this investment across Commonwealth countries to ensure nations have a clear alternative to strings-attached finance from authoritarian states such as China.
Ms Truss is particularly concerned about China’s “Belt and Road Initiative”, a drive by the communist regime to invest in infrastructure projects and trade links in developing countries across Asia and Africa.
A spokeswoman for the candidate’s leadership campaign said: “Liz believes the Commonwealth is vital to countering the influence of China and other authoritarian regimes seeking to undermine democratic values and freedom.
“She believes trade and investment has a key role to play in stopping the growing Chinese influence where Beijing has used investment as a part of its ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. “
As Prime Minister she will maximise all opportunities to strengthen economic and security ties across the Commonwealth.”
During leadership debates, Mr Truss and Mr Sunak have clashed repeatedly over which candidate has the strongest record of standing up to China.
At the weekend, the former chancellor announced a major crackdown on the Chinese government’s influence in the UK.
He vowed to shut down Confucius Institutes, cultural organisations in a string of universities seen as closely linked to Beijing, and deploy the intelligence services to help root out Chinese communist infiltration into UK businesses.
But Ms Truss’s team claimed Mr Sunak had been “soft” on China at the Treasury.
In her previous job as International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss kicked off negotiations for dozens of new trade deals following the UK’s exit from the EU.
She opened talks with the governments of Australia, Canada and New Zealand, all Commonwealth members, in the quest for near-zero tariff trade agreements.
While the Commonwealth accounted for 9.1 percent of the UK’s total trade in 2019, many trade experts believe there is significant potential for increasing the figure by reducing tariffs and other barriers.
At present, UK trade with the Commonwealth is heavily concentrated on a small number of countries.
India, Canada, Australia, Singapore and South Africa accounted for 69 percent of the UK’s total trade with the Commonwealth in 2019.
Another 44 countries accounted for the remaining 31 percent including a string of fast-growing economies in Africa.
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Google Search is getting a slew of new features, the company announced at its ‘Search On’ event, and many of these will ensure richer and more visually focused results. “We’re going far beyond the search box to create search experiences that work more like our minds– that are as multi-dimensional as people. As we enter this new era of search, you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for by combining images, sounds, text and speech. We call this making Search more natural and intuitive,” Prabhakar Raghavan, Google SVP of Search said during the keynote.
First, Google is expanding the multisearch feature–which it introduced in beta in April this year– to English globally and it will come to 70 more languages over the next few months. The multisearch feature let users search for multiple things at the same time, by combining both images and text. The feature can be used along with Google Lens as well. According to Google, users rely on its Lens feature nearly eight billion times a month to search for what they see.
But by combining Lens with multisearch users will be able to take a picture of an item and then use the phrase ‘near me’ to find it nearby. Google says this “new way of searching will help users find and connect with local businesses.” The “Multisearch near me” will start rolling out in English in the US later this fall.
“This is made possible by an in-depth understanding of local places and product inventory. informed by the millions of images and reviews on the web,” Raghavan said regarding multisearch and Lens.
Google is improving how translations will show over an image. According to the company, people use Google to translate text on images over 1 billion times per month, across more than 100 languages. With the new feature, Google will be able to “blend translated text into complex images, so it looks and feels much more natural.” So the translated text will look more seamless and a part of the original image, instead of the translated text standing out. According to Google, it is using “generative adversarial networks (also known as GAN models), which is what helps power the technology behind Magic Eraser on Pixel,” to ensure this experience. This feature will roll out later this year.
It is also making improvements to its iOS app where users will be able to shortcuts right under the search bar. This will help users shop using their screenshots, translate any text with their camera, find a song and more.
Google Search’s results will also get more visually rich when users are browsing for information about a place or topic. In the example Google showed, when searching for a city in Mexico, the results also display videos, images and other information about the place at hand all in the first set of results itself. Google says this will ensure a user does not have to open multiple tabs when trying to get more information about a place or a topic.
In the coming month, it will also provide more relevant information, even as a user begins to type in a question. Google will provide ‘keyword or topic options to help” users craft their questions. It will also showcase content from creators on the open web for some of these topics such as cities, etc, along with travel tips etc. The “most relevant content, from a variety of sources, no matter what format the information comes in — whether that’s text, images or video,” will be shown, notes the company’s blog post. The new feature will be rolled out in the coming months.
When it comes to searching for food– and this could be a particular dish or an item at a restaurant, Google will show visually richer results, including photos of the dish in question. It is also expanding “coverage of digital menus, and making them more visually rich and reliable.”
According to the company, it is combining “menu information provided by people and merchants, and found on restaurant websites that use open standards for data sharing,” and relying on its “image and language understanding technologies, including the Multitask Unified Model,” to power these new results.
“These menus will showcase the most popular dishes and helpfully call out different dietary options, starting with vegetarian and vegan,” Google said in a blog post.
It will also tweak how shopping results appear on Search making them more visual along with links, as well as letting them shop for a ‘complete look’. The search results will also support 3D shopping for sneakers where users will be able to view these particular items in 3D view.
Google Maps is also getting some new features which will more visual information, though most of these will be limited to select cities. For one, users will be able to check the ‘Neighbourhood vibe’ meaning figure out the places to eat, the places to visit, etc, in a particular locality.
This will appeal to tourists who will be able to use the information to know a district better. Google says it is using “AI with local knowledge from Google Maps users” to give this information. Neighbourhood vibe starts rolling out globally in the coming months on Android and iOS.
It is also expanding the immersive view feature to let users see 250 photorealistic aerial views of global landmarks that span everything from the Tokyo Tower to the Acropolis. According to Google’s blog post, it is using “predictive modelling,” and that’s how immersive view automatically learns historical trends for a place. The immersive view will roll out in the coming months in Los Angeles, London, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo on Android and iOS.
Users will also be able to see helpful information with the Live View feature. The search with Live View feature helps users find a place around them, say a market or a store while they are walking around. Search with Live View will be made available in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Paris and Tokyo in the coming months on Android and iOS.
It is also expanding its eco-friendly routing feature– which launched earlier in the US, Canada, and Europe–to third-party developers through Google Maps Platform. Google is hoping that companies in other industries such as delivery or ridesharing services — will have the option to enable eco-friendly routing in their apps and measure fuel consumption.


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