During the summer the prime minister's advisers crunched numbers that showed the Conservatives had a problem with female voters, and by September a document detailing policies that might build bridges had been drawn up.
That strategy document did not offer a silver bullet, or indeed a big bazooka, but lots of more modest pieces of ammunition that together, it was thought, would gradually repair David Cameron's image.
For a tangle of reasons – women are often public sector workers and so affected by cuts, they use public services and so ditto – there has been a dramatic drop in the coalition's standing with C2 women since taking office.
The last Guardian/ICM poll appeared to bear out the Conservative panic and suggests they still have work to do. Although the results for particular groups are less definitive than those for the whole population, the detailed data this month suggested that just 30% of women intend to vote Conservative, compared with 39% of men. And this was no rogue result: the gender gap in October was even bigger.
The government has been working on several fronts to boost its standing with women. The changes in tone came quickly. In his party conference speech Cameron announced that he wanted a consultation on allowing gay marriage, not just civil partnerships, before the end of the next parliament – an emphasis on marriage his pollsters believe appeals to female voters.
The next day Iain Duncan Smith, the work and pensions secretary, and Nick Clegg announced money and work to ameliorate a change that would otherwise have meant further cuts to childcare. The efficacy of this move has since been doubted by expert analysts, and indeed non-Tory pollsters doubt whether women are particularly exercised by childcare, but as far as the coalition is concerned, it showed willing.
The strategy memo, leaked to the Guardian, also proposed a debate on a reduction in the long summer holiday to help working families – "if we're feeling brave", it said. "This is tricky in the context of more school autonomy – but we could try some exhortation." It also proposed frontloading child benefit to help parents struggling with childcare and lost earnings in their children's first years. There has been no movement on these fronts.
But other proposals have seen more activity. There has been a move towards a "proper" ban on advertising to children. Also, in the days after the party conference, there was a first step by the prime minister towards criminalising forced marriage, with a consultation launched because, as the strategy document revealed, the coalition thought "signals sent out by opting not to criminalise is a bad one". Another proposal, a No 10 summit for women in business, has also come about.
On policies already under way but for which the strategy suggested more publicity – such as plans for flexible working and parental leave – there has been questionable progress in highlighting any good work they are doing because of the fuss over whether ideas contained in the Beecroft report on employment laws included an end to maternity leave for small companies, something which, while vetoed by the prime minister, will have done a great deal of harm.
The emphasis recently on the housing market and help for young people – including a push to help reduce youth unemployment – is also in part related to the women's strategy, the thinking being that women feel more guilt about the generational squeeze.
But there are also ideas that have not yet seen the light of day, including personal budgets for maternity services to allow women to shop around for services; developing a strategy – "including possible cross-party work" – to ensure there are more female candidates for mayoral posts, elected police commissioners and local enterprise partnerships; changing plans for the new universal credit to give it to women automatically, instead of allowing the applicant to nominate a household member; and setting up a website to allow women to anonymously disclose and compare their salaries with others in their industry.
Cameron is also appointing a senior female adviser from outside the civil service to assess the impact of every coalition policy on women.
In the runup to the party conference Cameron gave an interview to the Sunday Times in which he even apologised for two incidents – when, in the Commons chamber, he told a female MP to "calm down dear", a phrase that may now live longer than Michael Winner could ever have hoped, and when in the same place he told one of his own MPs, Nadine Dorries, who was struggling to be heard, that she might be "frustrated".
The prime minister followed this by opening the doors of Downing Street to Grazia magazine. He and his wife revealed their new zinc kitchen and shared stories such as one about how difficult it is to go out for a romantic date when you are so famous.
"The first time Sam and I went out for a romantic dinner after I'd become PM, she leaned across to me and whispered, 'I'm sure I recognise that guy at the next door table' and I said, 'Yes darling, they're the protection team!'"
Tackling the "calm down dear" moment head-on, he put the two Commons chamber gaffes down to the gladiatorial nature of prime minister's questions, a ritual he revealed he did not like. It was, he said, an "unpleasant-looking thing that I have to do every week … it is confrontational, adversarial and quite difficult to be anything else unless you want to get completely squashed by the other side. I think that sometimes you can come across in a way that you don't mean to, that's not the real you. You come across as a macho, aggressive male and I think that's what PMQs tends to push you in to."
In the end, he defended himself. "Samantha does think think that all this is not an accurate representation of who I am," but because his wife had vowed not to give interviews, Cameron said, regrettably she could not say so herself.


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PHILADELPHIA -- A third suspect has been accused of stealing a watch from a man who died while waiting for care at a Philadelphia emergency room.
Police announced Monday that 21-year-old Jannira Walker of Philadelphia has been charged with criminal conspiracy, robbery and other offenses.
Police have already charged two men in the crime against 63-year-old Joaquin (wah-KEEN') Rivera, a respected musician and school counselor.
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Rivera sought treatment for chest pain at Aria Health's Frankford Campus on Nov. 28. The trio is accused of stealing his watch after he passed out in the waiting room. He soon died.
Police say Walker was arrested Saturday. Her attorney did not immediately return a message left Monday.
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New Delhi: After a gap of nine quarters, the central government on Thursday raised interest rates on a handful of small savings schemes that do not get income tax benefit.
While the interest rate on Public Provident Fund and National Savings Certificate were retained, the rates for five other schemes, where income accruing is taxable, have been hiked by up to 30 basis points.
The interest rates were last revised for the first quarter of 2020-21, by reducing the rates.
Interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on a quarterly basis.
With the revision, a three-year time deposit with post offices would earn 5.8 per cent from the existing 5.5 per cent, for the third quarter of the current financial year. Senior Citizen Savings Scheme will earn 20 basis points more at 7.6 per cent from the existing rate of 7.4 per cent during the October-December period, a finance ministry notification said.
On Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), the government has revised both tenure and interest rates. The new rate for KVP would be 7 per cent against 6.9 per cent and the maturity period is 123 months against 124 months.
Monthly Income Scheme would earn 10 basis points more at 6.7 per cent as compared to existing 6.6 per cent.
However, Public Provident Fund and National Savings Certificate will continue to have an annual interest rate of 7.1 per cent and 6.8 per cent, respectively.
The one-year term deposit scheme of the post office will continue to earn an interest rate of 5.5 per cent in the quarter.
Term deposits of five years will fetch an interest rate of 6.7 per cent, to be paid quarterly, while the five-year recurring deposits will earn interest of 5.8 per cent, the same as in the current quarter.
The interest rate on girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was retained at 7.6 per cent, while savings deposits will continue to earn 4 per cent per annum....

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Jeff Beck was known for his fantastic guitar performances in blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. The talented guitarist recently passed away at the age of 78. he died on Tuesday.
The famous guitarist was introduced in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds.
Besides Beck was an eight-time Grammy winner, and recipient of the Ivor Novello for his marvelous performances.
Jeff was ranked the fifth in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” The guitarist was in the pantheon of famous artists including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix. He died of bacterial meningitis.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro slid against the dollar on Tuesday after Italy’s deputy prime minister said the country is ready to break European Union budget rules on debt levels if necessary to spur employment.
“If we need to break some limits, like the 3% (deficit-to-GDP ratio) or 130-140% (debt-to-GDP ratio), we’re ready to go ahead,” Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister, said. “Until we arrive at 5% unemployment, we will spend everything that we should and if someone in Brussels complains, that won’t be our concern.”
Win Thin, global head of currency strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman in New York, said “renewed Italian concerns” were affecting the market.
Salvini’s coalition partner, Luigi Di Maio, later told reporters that it was “pretty irresponsible” to create market tensions by speaking about increasing Italy’s high debt level.
The dollar was also buoyed as U.S. and Chinese officials said the two countries would continue to negotiate on trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that trade talks with China had not collapsed and called the widening U.S.-China tariff war “a little squabble,” even as his administration readies 25% duties on all remaining Chinese imports.
Continuing uncertainty over whether an agreement is likely should support safe-haven currencies, including the dollar and the Japanese yen, Thin said.
“There is too much uncertainty,” Thin said. “I think things will get worse before they get better.”
Investors are also focused on whether Trump will impose tariffs on imported cars and auto parts as talks continue with the European Union and Japan.
Trump received a “Section 232” investigation report in February, widely believed to have concluded that car and auto part imports pose a risk to national security. The president’s 90-day deliberation period is due to end on Saturday.
Sterling dipped to two-week lows as British employment data showed wage growth in the quarter ending March was lower than expected, signaling the possible start of a turbulent period for the broader economy. Concerns about Britain’s exit from the European Union are also weighing on the British currency.
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Theresa May had not yet made a shift in Brexit talks and that the party was concerned a future Conservative leader could renege on any promises made by the current government.
Reporting by Karen Brettell; editing by Jonathan Oatis and Leslie Adler

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Anglers at Lake Chatuge in the mountains of Clay County along the Georgia border are enjoying action from a variety of fish species as summer nears its end.
“They’ve been catching lots of spotted bass, hybrids and some largemouths,” said Ann Lee of Lee’s Country Store in Hayesville
Chatuge, a 13-mile-long, 7,000-acre impoundment that’s split between North Carolina and Georgia, has undergone a transition after the introduction of blueback herring.
Lee said that while the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission doesn’t stock the lake, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources does, and they started stocking hybrid bass anew several years ago to try and control the herring.
“But that stocking has been kinda like kudzu,” said Lee (828-389-6465). “The hybrids have done a number on lake’s panfish, especially crappie. Crappie fishing’s a feast or famine deal now, with some good fishing at night below the Anderson Bridge.”
Once a renowned smallmouth bass lake, Chatuge’s bronzeback numbers have been greatly reduced by the presence of spotted bass, which were never officially stocked in the reservoir but once introduced, have outcompeted smallmouth for habitat. And blueback herring have a negative effect on the ability of the lake’s walleye to spawn and thrive, so Georgia stocked the hybrids in hopes of holding the bluebacks in check.
Still, anglers targeting bass have been catching largemouths by throwing topwater lures early in the morning at shoreline structure, and then using Shad Raps, Rapala jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and crankbaits later in the day. Spotted bass also attack those lures.
Most of the hybrid bass weigh from four to six pounds, Lee said.
“People look for them in open water, schooling on the (herring) pretty much in the early-morning hours or a dusky dark,” said Lee, who doesn’t think finding hybrids or spotted bass is difficult.
“Spots have taken over the lake,” she said. “Sometimes they run the shad right up to the shoreline, then you can have some fun with them. Some of the spots run six, seven or eight pounds.”


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There are some days… maybe even a lot of days, we as people, or as parents, would prefer to forget. Even better, we’d prefer to have them scorched from our memories. Brain bleach? Yes please.
I think we all prefer only to have good days. AWESOME days. Holy shit best day ever days- but the reality of that happening? Well, for most normal folks- or at least those of us not tripping on LSD or eating a bag of magic mushrooms- it’s a pipe dream.
You always hear those annoying fuckers saying “with the good comes the bad”, “the grass is always greener”, “what goes up most come down”, and “the glass is half full”– and you just DO NOT want to believe it, especially when you are feeling quite the opposite.
Oh hell no with that optimism bullshit! Not in the middle of MY bad day!
Not on THAT kind of day.
The kind of day where you wake up with both kids in your bed, awake, and you’re being shoved off the edge. The kind of day where one child has a paint-peeling meltdown before 8am, you realize you don’t have what you need to make the breakfast you want so you’re stuck with toast, and your husband nitpicks and bitches to the point you want to smother the life out of him. The kind of day where your child just won’t stop fucking SCREAMING no matter WHAT you do, for hours on end, to the point where you honestly feel like you might explode, and anything anyone does, even just speaking to the red-faced screecher makes it worse. The kind of day with multiple potty accidents, very little patience, body aches and pains and it’s not even lunch time yet. The kind of day where you’re congested, the kids are congested, and you’ve never seen so many boogers in your life, you want to take the kids outside but not only is it too cold but it will likely make you all sicker and prolong the irritation, and a news broadcast breaks through the one show you wanted to watch during what you hope will be a long nap time, but isn’t.
The kind of day where you are hanging on for dear fucking life until bed time-and not YOUR bed time- but the kids’ bed time, just so you can have a little bit of silence to regain rational thinking and psyche yourself up to be able to deal with the next day.
The kind of day where you relate to that whiny little turd Alexander.
The only possible savior of a day like this (other than a gigantic drink of the alcoholic nature) is knowing it’s just one day, JUST ONE- and that some day- maybe not ANY day soon (read: far the fuck in the future)- there’s a slim possibility you can look back at it and laugh.
Until then? I think i’ll move to Australia.
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'Tis the season to return a gift given to you and have the uncontrollable urge to buy more crap for your kids with the money.
😂😂😂 I never knew we had so much in common pic.twitter.com/Yu4ytvgmOp
Did you know that toothpaste becomes stronger than concrete if left on surfaces for too long? I didn't either. Thanks, kids!
Y'all can keep your creepy little elves- my kids live in fear of the PRESENT PRISON. holdinholden.com/2014/12/the-…
Cut Yourself some Christmas Slack goo.gl/fb/4WVJe2
My day as a parent isn't complete until I've threatened to sell at least one of my children on the black market. Twice. At least.

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Reviewed by Amber Elias, age 15
Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth
Dispite how rough Aideen’s home life was, along with the father who was married to another woman with a completely different family, and her mother who let that wretched man use her over and over while struggling with an alcohol addiction, she was doing pretty good. However, there’s her school and social life to consider, or lack thereof. She had a total of one friend, Holly, who had a LOT of other friends that were NOT Aideen, and she had awful marks she had gotten since primary school. Clearly there was a lot going on with her life, but that was the last thing she wanted to think about. So, when the opportunity to solve other people’s problems presented itself, how could she resist? Through a complex business of “social service”, Aideen aides her peers through tough, laughable situations that they probably could’ve avoided in the first place, and becomes an unlikely hero. But what happens when the jobs get too risky, and her new friends’ futures are on the line? What happens when she starts noticing the way her best friend’s arch nemesis, Meabh, holds a pen between her teeth? Aideen isn’t sure, but what she does know is that it definitely isn’t her problem.
Not My Problem is a fun YA novel that covers both the surface level and absolutely devastating issues that teenagers face in this day and age. The first person, inner monologue, style of this novel makes it a relatable and entertaining read. There are many moments where you can find yourself not only relating to Aideen, but everyone else she encounters on her mischievous adventures. It is the perfect length, and is paced well, holding a variety of representation on a lot of fronts (race, gender, sexuality. This makes it a truly hilarious yet heartwarming story.
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About Trevor J. Brown
Irish artist Trevor J. Brown has been a staple on the Irish art scene for over twenty years. Trevor is best known for his highly individual depictions of Irish farming life and rural practices as well as the surrealist portraiture of his most recent exhibitions.
Trevor's paintings are held within public and private collections worldwide. This site is the main forum for patrons wishing to follow Trevor's journey as an artist.
From this site you can buy web exclusive artworks and contact Trevor directly to arrange a one to one commission consultation or to view any available painting.

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Legend tells of a fearsome wolf who stalks the forest.
Red is well versed in the stories of the beast who preys on unsuspecting travellers and yet she pays them no mind. But then, Red has always been different. Suddenly whispers of the wolf become more frequent and townspeople are attacked in their homes. It seems this is no ordinary wolf. Rumours run wild and people begin suspecting one another. But when you don't know who to fear, how can you protect yourself?
This story might not end happily ever after . . .
A thrilling whodunit with a twist that readers won't see coming until the very end. Perfect for fans of Dark Unicorns, and Disney's Twisted Tales and Villains series'. A dark and irresistible twist on a classic fairy tale.
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WASHINGTON — Republicans aimed to retain Senate control in Tuesday’s voting and renew their role as guardians of President Donald Trump’s conservative agenda, banking on a lopsided electoral map that imperiled far more Democratic seats to offset Trump’s deeply divisive effect on voters.
Democrats’ longshot prospects for capturing a Senate majority were pinned on hopes of their supporters surging to the polls. Party stalwarts and some independents have been roused by revulsion toward Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric and policies and his efforts to dismantle health care protections enacted under President Barack Obama, and by the #MeToo movement’s fury over sexual harassment.
“Ever since President Trump has been in office, it has just been not the country that I am used to or that I thought I would be in,” said Sarah Roth, 22, a Democratic voter from Minnetonka, Minnesota. “And so this really was my opportunity to help this country in changing who is making the decisions.”
The Democrats also had history on their side: 2002 was the only midterm election in the past three decades when the party holding the White House gained Senate seats.
Yet while Republicans command the Senate only narrowly, 51-49, Democrats faced daunting political math: They and their two independent allies were defending 26 of the 35 seats in play.
Dozen Races Seen As Coin Flip
Around a dozen races from New Jersey to Nevada were seen as coin flips or at least competitive, prompting each side to spend hundreds of millions of dollars. It was widely expected that if the GOP padded its current two-seat majority, it would do so only modestly.
With Democrats considered a good bet to grab House control from Republicans, keeping the Senate was seen as crucial for the GOP’s goals of tax and spending cuts, trade, immigration restrictions, curbs on Obama’s health care law and judicial nominations. With so much at stake, Trump campaigned in over a dozen states with Senate elections since Labor Day, visiting some multiple times.
Health care was considered the key issue in Tuesday’s election by 26 percent of voters, with immigration mentioned by 23 percent, according to AP VoteCast, a national survey of the electorate conducted by The Associated Press.
Dems Unlikely to Win Senate Control
Democrats needed to gain two Senate seats to win a majority, assuming all their incumbents were re-elected, an unlikely outcome. But going into Election Day, their target list was limited: They had a plausible chance of winning GOP-held seats only in Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas.
The 26 seats Democrats were protecting included 10 in states that Trump won in the 2016 presidential race, five of those by an enormous 19 percentage points or more.
In those 10 Trump-won states, Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota seemed at greatest peril of losing. Other Democrats fighting for political survival included Missouri’s Claire McCaskill, Indiana’s Joe Donnelly and Bill Nelson of Florida. Nelson, 76, faced outgoing GOP Gov. Rick Scott, who poured over $50 million of his own fortune into his campaign, the most in the U.S.
In a sign that Trump dominance two years ago isn’t necessarily fatal for Democrats, their incumbents were expected to win re-election in six other states that he carried. Montana Sen. Jon Tester faced the toughest battle of that group, while moderate Joe Manchin, a former governor and brand name in West Virginia, was increasingly seen as safe in a state Trump took by 42 percentage points.
Impact of Anti-Immigrant Appeals
Trump’s racially tinged anti-immigrant appeals could hurt Republican candidates in swing states like Arizona and Nevada where college-educated voters could be decisive, but his rhetoric could help in deeply conservative areas.
“I believe he values immigration, but he wants to make sure we’re safe,” said Tina Newby of Wetland, Michigan, a GOP voter. “I like the fact that he is not a politician, and I forgive some of the socially incorrect or politically incorrect things that he says.”
Amid the recent rash of letter bombs and the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, Trump issued alarming and often unfounded warnings about caravans of migrants crossing Mexico toward the U.S., blaming Democrats, without evidence, for the threat he claimed they pose.
Republicans said the caravans provided a visual image that helped motivate voters, as did the Senate’s stormy confirmation fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
O’Rourke, Cruz Battle in Texas
In battlegrounds where Democrats were thought to have chances to gain seats, first-term Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen was in a close contest with Nevada Sen. Dean Heller, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state Democrat Hillary Clinton won in the 2016 presidential race. Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke, a darling of progressives from coast to coast, raised record contributions but faced long odds of ousting tea party Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas.
Democrats also had opportunities because of the retirements of GOP Sens. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Tennessee’s Bob Corker, both leaving Congress after accusing Trump of dishonesty and questioning his competence.
Republicans had another pickup opportunity in New Jersey, where Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who saw federal prosecutors drop bribery charges against him in January after a mistrial, faced wealthy pharmaceutical executive Bob Hugin.
There was a strong chance Mississippi’s special election to complete the unexpired term of retired GOP Sen. Thad Cochran would go to a late November runoff. Republicans who dominate the state would probably prevail, but waiting for the outcome could extend the uncertainty about the Senate’s party breakdown — and perhaps which side has control.
AP VoteCast is a nationwide survey of more than 120,000 voters and nonvoters conducted for the AP by NORC at the University of Chicago.


Telling the other side of the disaster story
Telling the other side of the disaster story
Key questions and story angles to cover disaster risk and resilience before, during and after disasters.
In one sense, disasters represent the very definition of news – they are significant, unusual, immediate, and of great human interest. Any paper, website or news broadcast is replete with items about risks and disasters, big or small.
Apart from reporting disasters as news, however, media also have the opportunity for news analysis, investigative reporting, features, and current affairs programmes or documentaries.
Covering disasters – key questions
Most disasters can usefully be covered using the well-known “5Ws and 1H” – Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. The first four yield factual information, but the last two - Why and How - generally yield the richest answers. They will also be useful for DRR-related stories too. Other important questions might include: “What does it mean”?
- Where did it occur and when? What are the specifics of the disaster context?
- Why did it happen? What was predictable?
- What are the main underlying factors behind the tragedy (poverty, climate change, environmental degradation, urban growth, lack of governance)? Could it have been prevented?
- Was there any DRR policy in place? Was an early warning system in place? Did it function?
- How was the response?
- Did people react to it? Quote different sources.
Questions about structural elements
- How many houses were destroyed?
- How many hospitals and schools were destroyed? Was there any land-use planning in place?
- Was there any land-use planning policy integrating a multi-hazard approach?
- Were houses and schools protected against hazards?
- How were the houses built? Were any building codes in place? Was resilient building material used?
Questions about non-structural elements
- How was the environment affected? Was deforestation an issue?
- Were there any natural buffers?
- What other non-structural measures were in place?
Questions about preparedness measures
- Was there a contingency plan in place?
- How were poor people, women and children affected? What was the impact on different economic groups? Who was most impacted?
- Were there any shelters in place?
- What was the economic impact?
- What percentage of the economic losses were insured?
- How much should be invested in DRR?
Recovery process questions
- Can it be built back better or should there be a change of location?
- Is DRR integrated into the recovery process?
- What is needed to protect the most vulnerable populations better?
- What is the DRR budget in the reconstruction budget?
- Who was in charge at different levels?
- Who should have been in charge?
Don’t forget to debrief and learn
When your assignment is over, find time to discuss with your editor, colleagues, and senior journalists what went well and what could be improved. Examine individual performance as well as the performance of your newsroom organisation. This is your opportunity to talk about how the task could be done better the next time. Even a short review can bring serious improvements to your next round of disaster coverage.
Post-disaster stories, DRR, and resilience
Stories on DRR and resilience can be meaningful, relevant, and conducive to systemic improvements. They provide space not only to raise important issues, but also to consider various long-term and interconnected issues that can improve lives in a way that is consistent with community resilience and sustainable development.
DRR is the ideal “second-day story”
The ideal time to cover resilience and risk is of course in the days immediately after a disaster, while the impact is still being felt. DRR stories make ideal ‘second-day stories’. DRR stories are deeper, richer, more analytical or investigative. They examine causes, issues and implications of the disaster. With a bit of thought, they are easy to find. See, for example, the wealth of DRR- and resilience-related coverage that emerged from COVID-19. There is no shortage of fresh story ideas when journalists put their minds to it.
From UN staff to aid workers and journalists, many people struggle to make disaster risk reduction (DRR) sound more interesting.
Even the term ‘disaster risk reduction’ can be off putting. But most people out there in the real world still need to know more about this issue.
Want to pitch a story idea about protecting people from disasters?
Post-disaster questions you can ask
There is a huge range of questions you can ask and approaches you can take. Some of them are listed below.
- Question the lack of early warning
- Question the lack of urban planning
- Question the lack of building resilience
- Question the lack of education and preparedness
- Question the lack of a clear national strategy for disaster risk reduction aligned with the priorities for action in the Sendai Framework
- Question the resources available to the national disaster management agency
- Question the level of greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to decarbonize the economy
- Question if sufficient measures are being taken to adapt to climate change/ climate emergency
- Question if the private sector is taking a risk-informed approach to new investments
- Question the performance of people responsible for disaster management
- Question the lack of investment, financial resources and political will in DRR
- Question DRR measures in place: how well did they work?
- Question the recovery and reconstruction phases and publish editorials that can trigger a debate
- Think about social vulnerability and the gender issue: why do more women than men die in disasters?
- Investigate the economic, social, cultural impacts of the disaster.
- Examine other long-term effects
- Draw out the lessons to be learned, using expert opinion
- Analyse in depth the causes of the disaster: Why did it happen? Could it have been averted?
- Recall the economic and human cost of past recoveries, the absence of lessons learned
- Look at similar threats or previous disasters in other countries to inform about possible solutions
- Develop stories where similar disasters may happen or are bound to happen given similar vulnerabilities and hazard trends.
- Keep post-disaster issues in the news (necessary investments, measures that need to be taken, corruption, lack of political priorities). Can it happen again? What needs to be improved?
- Continue informing and investigating to change attitudes and policies.
- Be alert for new disaster hazards; visit exposed sites.
- Keep the topic alive by including DRR issues in cultural and social events covered by media (e.g. children’s programmes, current affairs programmes, talk shows, soap operas, etc.).
Long-term DRR stories
You can continue your DRR coverage even when the immediate disaster is done. During a disaster and its immediate aftermath, you will be run off your feet trying to keep up with developments and the news cycle. But it can also be a valuable opportunity to build contacts with experts in disaster management and related fields. Cultivate those sources even when the intense phase of coverage is over and they will yield a rich crop of stories. Following resilience issues all year round will not only develop your contacts and skills, it will also establish your credibility with experts and audiences alike.
An extreme event attribution study can tell us whether global warming made (or will make) an event more likely than it would have been without the rise in greenhouse gases. It can tell us whether the time between similar events is shorter or longer than it used to be. It can therefore tell us what the risk is for a given extreme weather event and whether (or how much) global warming has increased that risk.
Finding the right news peg
Many DRR stories will pass the test of newsworthiness even when there is no disaster in sight. The key will be to “hang” your story on a “news peg”.
Disaster anniversaries provide an ideal platform for raising DRR issues. But DRR stories do not come to you, you must go after them. These anniversaries are ideal occasions to make a start and convince your editor that you have a story to tell.
Some risks and hazards are not marked by single disasters or events. This is the case for global warming and climate change. In such cases, the release of reports and findings, international conferences and events, and connected events such as severe storms in other parts of the world can provide a convenient news peg for stories in your area. Media outlets sometimes launch campaigns around such issues, as the British newspaper The Guardian did for climate change which they now refer to as the Climate Emergency.
- Investigate the potential threats and risks that might endanger the lives of populations in your village or country (informal settlements, poor construction in disaster-prone zones and destruction of natural environmental buffers).
- Investigate the degree of DRR measures undertaken (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, recovery) and how they reduce risk.
- Do not wait for a disaster to happen before writing about potential threats. Be proactive.
- Focus on how communities prepare for disasters e.g. before the rainy season.
- Cover drills, preparedness exercises, education measures and activities to inform people of their risk and vulnerabilities and educate them about what they can do.
- Conduct interviews with experts and disaster management authorities and initiate a possible debate on a DRR issue.
- Develop regular stories on people’s vulnerabilities to disasters, their social, environmental and economic vulnerabilities.
- Report on how the public and governments interact.
- Link any story on the environment, poverty, climate change or urban risk to a disaster risk reduction issue; in other words, report on disasters in the making where vulnerabilities are developing in hazard-prone zones.
- Take any international disaster opportunity to highlight a local or national potential threat.
- Keep the memory of past disasters alive: people tend to forget and react only when disasters happen.
- Commemorate the International Day for Disaster Reduction, which is on 13 October and World Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5.
Though coverage of climate change and global warming is increasing, solutions are mentioned rarely. The Solutions Journalism Network describes solution journalism as rigorous, evidence-based reporting on responses to social problems, which provides insights that can help others. It suggests that journalists don’t just have to be “watchdogs” exposing wrongdoing and demanding accountability. They can also be “guide dogs” who focus on positive action.
Solutions stories offer fresh angles for journalists. Audiences say they prefer this shift away from ‘negativity’ and of course such stories disseminate valuable information on responses, encouraging wider adoption and further innovation.
The Solutions Journalism Network suggests asking these key questions for solutions stories:
- Who’s doing it better?
- How does the response work?
- What parts of the problem aren’t addressed by the response?
- Where did this idea come from?
- Is it being replicated elsewhere? With what effect?
- What does the research say?
- What do the critics say?
- What metrics matter when it comes to measuring success?
- In what ways is that response working, in what ways is it not working, and how do we know?
- What are the barriers to replication?
It also suggests ways in which to avoid slipping away from impartial reporting and into advocacy for particular solutions:
- Don’t overclaim
- Show what the character does, not what s/he aims to do
- Let readers draw their own conclusions
- Reveal characters’ challenges
- Do not shy away from dark moments
- Look for unlikely characters
- Take out the words “inspiring,” “solution,” “wonderful,” “super,” “unique,” “genius”


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Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson’s novel Robopocalypse was delayed indefinitely earlier this year – mainly because Spielberg wasn’t happy with Drew Goddard’s script and the cost of making the feature as he envisioned it was going to be exorbitant even by Hollywood blockbuster standards.
However, we can get a glimpse of what the Chris Hemsworth vehicle might have looked like thanks to these nifty storyboards.
Comic Book Movie has been kind enough to share some of artist Michael Anthony Jackson’s visual designs for the feature. In them, we see some giant, spiderlike Mechwolves chasing down humans. Will we see any of this in an updated take on the story should Spielberg ever get it off the ground? Only time will tell…
Read an unofficial synopsis for the film, then check out some of the storyboards for the film. You can find more over at Comic Book Movie.
In the future, robots have been created to serve Mankind. Archos, the 14° version of an advanced Artificial Intelligence developed by the U.S. government, continuously deleted for displaying hostility towards humans, escapes from being destroyed and soon becomes a virus, downloading itself into every piece of A.I.-controlled technology in the planet, leading to a worldwide robot uprising where the humans caught in the chaos struggle to survive.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to determine the cause of a fatal March 2018 Tesla’s auto pilot and crash it in California as well as the issuance of a series of safety violations, two people briefed on the matter said on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: the logo of The company is shown on a Tesla Model X electric car, in Berlin, Germany, on the 13th of November 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
The Dutch safety board is expected to issue its recommendations to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla, a California transportation agency, the sources said.
The NTSB recommendations were made, one after the other Tesla’s auto-pilot to crash and it is planned to repeat some of the meetings. Tesla did not respond to requests for comment. The NTSB and the NHTSA did not leave a gap of 1 hour for the meeting.
There has been mounting concern about the safety of the systems in which you can use to perform the driving tasks for long stretches with little or no human intervention, but it can’t completely replace human drivers.
Tesla drivers will tell you that they are in a position to prevent the steering wheel for long periods of time during the operation of the driver assistance system, an automatic pilot, but the company advises drivers to take their hands off the wheel or your attention.
The NTSB, which is critical in auto-pilot after 2016 to be in a fatal crash in Florida, which is also at the end of September, the system’s design allowed for a driver to disengage from the driving task”, in January 2018, with California in a crash.
The automatic pilot has been engaged in at least three of Tesla’s vehicle involved in fatal U.S. crashes, since in 2016.
Walter Huang, a 38-year-old Apple software engineer, was driving a Tesla Model X in 2018, in Mountain View, Calif., is in the auto-pilot mode is at about a 70-mile-per-hour (113 km / h) when it crashed into a safety barrier is known as a “crash attenuator.”
In September, the NTSB said, California needs to ensure a timely repair of highway and traffic safety equipment. Of california had failed to recover from the shock after the crash, 11 days before the one in which Huang. The attenuator is designed to absorb crash energy for a vehicle up against a concrete median barrier.
Caltrans spokesman Matt Rocco said on Monday the agency to carry out the different steps for the strengthening of the monitoring and tracking of the recovery of the damage caused to the highway infrastructure.” The efforts will be “extensive reporting, and the timely repair of high-priority traffic safety devices.”
The NTSB said that Huang’s hands are not detected on the steering wheel and in the final six seconds before the fatal crash. There was no evidence of braking or evasive action. Huang also reported that on the previous trips, the car is steered away from the motorway, in which its intervention, the NTSB said.
The NTSB said a Huang was with the help of an iPhone, and logs will be restored to a tone of a word-building game that had been active during Huang’s fatal voyage.
The NTSB previously called on the NHTSA to verify vehicle manufacturers, the use of systems such as the auto-pilot to take measures to reduce their use, “to which, the circumstances for which it was designed to do.”
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Peppers can be chopped in a variety of ways, but the most common is to cut them lengthwise into thin strips, then crosswise into small pieces.
How To Cut Pepper
To cut a pepper, first cut off the top, then cut the pepper in half. Remove the seeds and ribs and discard them. Then, slice the pepper into thin strips or chop it into small pieces.
– A sharp knife – Cutting board – Peppers
- Cut down the sides of the pepper, discarding the seeds and white pith
- Slice the pepper into thin strips
- Cut off the top of the pepper with a sharp knife
How to Cut Pepper: 1. Cut off the top of the pepper. This will give you a flat surface to work with. 2. Cut the pepper in half, from top to bottom. 3. Remove the seeds and membranes from inside the pepper halves. 4. Slice the pepper halves into thin strips, or chop them into small pieces.
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How Do You Cut A Small Pepper?
Use a sharp knife to cut the pepper in half, then slice it into thin strips.
How Do You Properly Cut A Pepper?
Cutting a pepper is easy! First, cut off the top of the pepper. Then, cut off the bottom of the pepper. Finally, cut the pepper in half.
How Do You Cut Bell Peppers Into Strips?
Cut the top off the bell pepper and cut in half. Remove the stem and seeds. Slice the bell pepper into thin strips.
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Jazz, Pakistan’s top internet operator, has increased the minimum compensation of its employees from Rs 50,000 to Rs 62,000 in the middle of an ongoing economic crisis where businesses are closing and people are losing their jobs.
At Dawn TV’s renowned programme “Zara Hut Kay,” where he was invited to discuss Pakistan’s startup culture and the state of telecoms in the current economic crisis, Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim revealed it.
Aamir responded, “Our employees are just like our family; just like you don’t get rid of your children in hard times, why would you get rid of your employees,” when asked how Jazz was able to keep and reward staff members despite the current economic climate.
Thankfully, neither the head office nor we have put any pressure on ourselves. Instead, we have supported the expansion and retention of our employees.
In spite of all the difficulties, he continued, Jazz treated its staff well this year and increased the basic pay to Rs. 62,000 per month.
“We gave our employees really respectable raises. We particularly over-indexed our support staff and the less experienced employees, Aamir said.
He added that lower-level personnel shouldn’t have to deal with regular kitchen issues while the more senior employees should be paid for their performance.
Aamir continued the conversation about the need of treating people well by stating that Jazz should hire all of Pakistan’s top talent, particularly in the fields of analytics, fintech, engineering, etc.
“To do that, I need to create a setting where they feel safe psychologically as well as intellectually.”
He explained that Jazz valued risk-takers and people who had tried and failed at new things more than those who came from secure professional backgrounds and showed no initiative.
Just like when you don’t get rid of your kids in your hard time, why would you get rid of your employees in hard times. What an inspiring approach by @jazzpk CEO @aamir_ibrahim01. Hope all employers adopt this approach!#JazzCares @ZarrarKhuhro @WusatUllahKhan @ShahzebJillani pic.twitter.com/jm8SOvwA9D
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Issues Facing the Telecom Industry
Aamir emphasised the disparity between the company’s profits and expenditures as a result of the conflicting policies controlling the sector when discussing the difficulties the telecom industry faces.
“Roughly 70%–80% of our payments, including those for spectrum, licence renewals, and telecom equipment, are made in dollars. We pay in USD but earn in PKR,” he claimed.
He also emphasised that while Jazz had been expanding, it hadn’t done so at a rate comparable to inflation. “Our growth stands at 15% if the inflation is between 25% and 30%.”
Aamir continued by saying that despite his longtime advocacy for these issues, Jazz’s and the telecom sector’s worries had received little attention.
“We give the government more than one-third of the money we gather, either directly or indirectly. The government would gain more if this industry, which is currently worth 600 billion, were twice as large, he claimed.
He continued by saying that a long-term policy strategy will aid the telecom sector’s growth and speed up digital inclusion in the nation.
Instead of taking the bigger piece of the pie, we should consider extending the pie. This is the situation where having a long-term, sustainable policy is most crucial.


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Four members of a St Catherine family have been placed in a government quarantine facility after allegedly fleeing to St James to escape the COVID-19 lockdown of their home parish.
According to health authorities, the four family members, two adults and two children, were found at a Mount Salem premises in the western Jamaica parish.
The four, along with a 62-year-old woman, a local resident, were taken to a quarantine centre at Rose Hall, operated by the public health department.
There have been reports of a mass exodus of persons from St Catherine following the announcement of a lockdown of the parish to contain the spread of COVID-19. The southeast Jamaica parish has the most number of confirmed cases in the island.


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“In that moment, she genuinely appreciated the peace and tranquility she had created in this space.”
Recap of Chapter 10:
With the help of Sydney and her friends, Haze decides on the online candidate to be her first date: Jake. His profile hits all the marks. So, she goes to the salon—finally—slips on a sundress and heads out to meet him at Maya’s Cantina, downtown. Over margaritas, they realize they are really hitting it off. But when the perfect time presents itself to lean in for a kiss, clumsiness ruins the moment and the date ends in laughter rather than romance.
Haze stretched her arms over her head and straightened her legs, pointing her toes toward the end of the bed. It was late morning and she had one of the best sleeps in a long time. She rolled over lazily to gaze out the small bedroom window at the headboard. It was a beautiful morning—flowers bloomed, their scent carrying in through the open window, and the sun sparkled off the slice of lake she could see from the bedroom. This was one of those rare days when Haze’s bed was so comfortable, it seemed like a cruelty to leave it. Good thing there was no real hurry. She didn’t have any place to be until 4:30, when she agreed to meet Jake at the shelter where he volunteered. Haze smiled at the thought of Jake. What an unexpected surprise to meet someone so great! He was funny and kind and a talented carpenter and gardener. He even made whimsical lawn art—the kind that moves in the wind in surprising ways. Like Haze, he created his pieces from mostly reclaimed materials. They’d been casually seeing each other for a couple months and it had been really wonderful and surprising in every way.
She sighed and threw off the covers. She slipped on the colorful caftan hanging from the bedpost to throw over the tank top and sleep shorts she wore to bed and, twisting her hair into a sloppy bun, headed for the kitchen. She loaded the grinder with fresh beans from the Muddy Buck and pressed the button. Inhaling, she took in the wonderful aroma of freshly ground coffee. She turned on the kettle and took the press out of the dishwasher. Her phone buzzed. It was Jake. “I want you to meet someone,” the text read. Smiling, she typed, “Good morning! You want me to meet someone? How intriguing!” She poured the boiling water into the press. “Any hints?” she asked. She got a cup from the cupboard and cream from the fridge. “Not even one,” he teased. “See you at 4:30.” She finished preparing the coffee, poured a cup and sauntered into the studio.
She curled up in the window seat, cradling the cup of delicious coffee and gazed out the window. In that moment, she genuinely appreciated the peace and tranquility she had created in this space. There wasn’t a thing in her view inside or out that she didn’t love. Her cup of brushes on the table, the empty easel, the way the canvases lay stacked in the rack in the corner. She loved this room. This room and her bedroom were her favorite spaces. She caught a glimpse of Sydney driving past in her convertible, throwing a wave in her direction. She smiled. The word contentment flashed in her thoughts.
The day went by remarkably fast, as days with no direction often do. There’s an art form to puttering in a familiar space without real purpose. The quiet was so peaceful. It took about 40 minutes to drive down to Golden, so she set off a few minutes before 4:00. When she pulled up to the animal shelter, she spied Jake outside talking with a visitor. He had this adorable way of making divots in the gravel with the toe of his shoe. The visitor laughed and then patted Jake’s shoulder as he left. Jake’s back was to her and it looked like he was holding something. Haze got out of the car. When he turned, she saw that he was holding a puppy. It was fat and wriggly. He talked to the puppy, his hands cradling him lovingly, and it licked his chin. Jake and a puppy—what a winning combination! He caught sight of her and headed her direction.
“Who is this?” Haze said in that voice we humans reserve for puppies and small children. She reached out to rub his ears and neck. “Oh, my goodness! He’s really something!” she cooed.
“This little guy is brand new here, “Jake said, shifting his weight to the other arm. “So, he doesn’t have a name yet.”
The puppy stretched to lick Haze’s chin. “Ahh, what a cutie!” she said, giggling.
He leaned forward to kiss her lightly. “This is who I wanted you to meet,” Jake said. “You see, he needs a name and I thought you could help me with that.”
Haze was holding the puppy’s front paws. “Is that right?”
“He also needs a home,” Jake said looking directly at her. “So, I thought… here’s you, living in a house… all alone with a backyard?”
Haze looked at him. “Me? You want me to adopt this little guy?”
He smiled at her. “It’s a thought.” He watched her lose her hands in his fur and kiss his nose. “A pretty good one, I’d say.” He dipped his chin into the puppy’s fur and looked up at her pleadingly.
“Wow!” she remarked. “You’re really pulling out all the stops, aren’t you?”
The puppy squirmed and Jake put him on the ground, where he plunged his nose into a pile of bark.
“Seriously, Haze. Why not bring this guy into your life? He’d keep you company and protect you at night.”
“Oh yeah, he looks like a regular guard dog,” she giggled, as the puppy lost his balance on a little hill and rolled over onto his back. “What kind is he?”
“Well, like I said, he’s brand new here and we don’t know much, but the best guesses are that he’s part Golden Retriever—that’s because of his fur and snout, but if you can get him to look at you, you’ll see his eyes are two different colors. Those are more Australian Shepherd or Husky traits.”
Haze stuck her hip out and crossed her arms. “How big will he get?”
“My guess is that he’ll top out at around 50 pounds, so not too big.” He crouched down and the puppy galloped over with a floppy gait, putting his front paws up on Jake’s knees.
“He seems to like you best,” Haze said.
“I like him too. That’s why I thought of him for you. You work from home, so you’d have the time to train him and bond with him. I’m heading into my busy season and I won’t have the time to take care of him.” He wrestled the puppy onto his back and tickled his belly. “This guy deserves a good home with a wonderful person. So, I thought of you.”
Haze sat on the grass next to Jake. He put his arm around her. “Well? What do you think?” he asked, giving her a nudge.
She thought of her peaceful morning in the quiet tranquility she’d created for herself in the little house by the lake. Introducing this pint-sized, yet-to-be-named, four-legged hurricane into her home would bring her peaceful atmosphere to a crashing halt. That was a lot to give up. As if by cue, the puppy crawled over Jake’s leg and curled up in her lap. He yawned a big yawn with his tongue out, then curled into a ball and went to sleep. It was a done deal.

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Applies to: SharePoint List Filter Web Part for SharePoint on premise (SP2010, SP2013, SP2016, SP2019)
The SharePoint List Filter Web Part will meet your expectations and more with its outstanding convenience, usability and performance.In this article:
Saves you time with optimal performance
Get results within seconds or less, even in enormous lists or libraries with millions of items or documents. Various configuration options help you to provide your users with the best possible performance. For example you can get filter choices from definition (site users, lookup list, managed metadata tree, …) instead of querying the connected lists or you can even force users to search for a keyword before the list shows up. To sum up, it’s very flexible and can be optimized to suit your needs.
Combine search and metadata filters
Combine the power of SharePoint Server Search with the flexibility of keyword queries. This allows you to combine item, document and even attachment searches with metadata keyword searches and other metadata filters. SharePoint Search allows you to use wildcard characters and logical operators to search documents, attachments and item metadata. In addition you can select single or multiple filter values from drop-down lists or use date range pickers to filter the connected views.
In this screenshot you can see the “Course Material” document library which has already been filtered using the keyword “training”. The results can now be refined by the creation date and the author (created by).
Supports multiple lists and libraries
The SharePoint List Filter Web Part can be connected to multiple lists and libraries which allows you to search and filter more than one list or library in a single step.
Users can also select from the connected lists to limit the scope of the search.
Great user experience
With the SharePoint Filter Web Part you find exactly what you are looking for with just a few clicks thanks to comfortable and easy-to-use filter controls. You can use single or multiple value drop-downs that display the filter values to choose from or use search boxes to look for a keyword. If you include managed metadata fields, you can also display the whole managed metadata tree with all descendants.
The date range picker allows you to filter content using variable date ranges such as [Last Year], [This Month] and [Next Week]:
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For keyboard users the List Filter Web Part also provides an easy and fast way to enter dates and date ranges:
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Default filters/Common filters
You can save frequently used filters for future use, i.e. for private use, to share them with others or to use them as default filters. The following steps explain how to save a filter:
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2. Save the filter as private or public
3. Define a name for the filter
4. The filter is now available
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With the SharePoint List Filter Web Part you can export the results to Microsoft Excel for any further reporting needs.
The SharePoint List Filter Web Part provides a print view to print all results in a clear printable format with a single click. The print view displays the whole result set, even when the size of your views are limited for performance reasons.
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Soul supergroup KOOL + THE GANG are aiming for the pop charts again with their first album for 10 years.
The JOANNA hitmakers will release Still Kool next month (10Jul07) - their long-awaited follow-up to 1996's State of Affairs.
The new album features covers of Christopher Cross' Sailing and What's Happening Brother by Marvin Gaye.
Meanwhile, new song Dave is inspired by classic sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Darth Vader is back and James Earl Jones will once again provide the villain’s voice.
It was a very different experience for the young actress.
He hadn't heard Newt Knight's story before signing on to the project.


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Downtown Tupelo Main Street is seeking to have several blocks included on the National Register of Historic Places.
In a letter to business owners in the area, the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association said nomination to the National Register will be sought next month by the Mississippi National Register Review Board.
An advantage of Historic District designation is that it provides eligibility for federal tax provisions and state tax credits. Also, any federal grants can be applied for.
Our main focus is an economic development tool. Property Owners do not have to do anything to their property because of a designation,” said DTMSA Director Debbie Brangenberg. “If they do, they will follow the same design criteria that is already in place for downtown, and also apply for the Income Investment Tax Credits. In other words, nothing changes from what already exists, this designation simply gives us an incentive that we have not had.”
Also, listing on the National Register doesn’t require property owners to open up their properties to public visitation
An overview of the National Register will be held Monday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Tupelo City Hall in the Council Chambers.


At this moment, I have to say Tui Teerapat is well received as Col. Dr. Sharif in Fah Jarod Sai. His eyes’ expression and posture as a royal bodyguard of the king were excellent so far. I’ve read the novel and he’s put Sharif to life before my eyes. The chemistry of him and Michelle is getting better and better as of episode 6, which aired last night. Let’s hear what he said about Sharif’s character. The interview happened before the premiere of the drama.
The video introduces Tui Teerapat as Sharif, a royal bodyguard of Hilfara. It (usually) takes him around an hour to dress up in his costume. Tui said the character was a challenging one in his career, including the filming site.
At 0:58 mark, (the sequence was edited and shortened)
Tui said, “It’s the personality (Sharif) which has a lot of conditions that pressured him, such as, as a soldier, it’s about the duty of protecting……, then his perspective as a doctor, which sometimes these two (sides) conflict each other……There’s quite some depth in his character……the difficult one must be the beard, which needed to be added, patched, to somehow disguise himself not to be noticed….It’s another project…..that (would) impress the viewers who have been waiting……Daravideo (the producer) has put on its full gear…..”
Fah Jarod Sai premiered on Aug 12, 2013, every Mon-Tue (on Ch7)
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HMCS Shearwater, Stadacona, and Lady Evelyn
The Royal Canadian Navy's wartime fleet drew on British, Canadian government, and civilian ships like these.
The threat of German surface raiders and U-Boats prompted the conversion of a varied assortment of government and civilian ships into armed warships in order to augment the RCN. HMCS Shearwater (top) was a Royal Navy sloop already a relic by 1914; HMCS Stadacona (middle) was a civilian yacht; and HMCS Lady Evelyn (bottom) was a postal service steamer. Despite their origins, the last two were robust and quick enough to be involved in convoy duties in Canadian waters.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its influenza statistics for the 2012-2013 influenza season for Week 1 ending Jan. 5, 2013. Public health officials are reporting that from Dec. 30, 2012 through Jan. 5, 2013, influenza activity remained elevated in the U.S., but may be decreasing in some areas. Here are the details:
-Viral Surveillance: Of 12,876 specimens tested and reported by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories, 4,222 (32.8 percent) were positive for influenza.
- Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality: The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was slightly above the epidemic threshold.
- Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported. One was associated with an influenza A (H3) virus and one was associated with an influenza A virus for which the subtype was not determined.
- Outpatient Illness Surveillance: The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 4.3 percent; above the national baseline of 2.2 percent. Nine of 10 regions reported ILI above region-specific baseline levels. Twenty-four states and New York City experienced high ILI activity; 16 states experienced moderate ILI activity; five states experienced low ILI activity; five states experienced minimal ILI activity, and the District of Columbia had insufficient data.
- Geographic Spread of Influenza: Forty-seven states reported widespread geographic influenza activity; two states reported regional activity; the District of Columbia reported local activity; one state reported sporadic activity; Guam reported no influenza activity, and Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report.


Born out of a shared passion for education and empowerment, Edvantage has been making strides in its mission to prepare Kuwait’s youth for the global stage. The local startup’s most recent initiative, the IELTS Mock Exam Experience, held in collaboration with AU on July 22, 2023, stands as a testament to this commitment. The event’s results highlighted a pressing need. With an average score of 3.8 out of 9, the results highlighted the necessity of focused preparation and guidance. In 2022, Kuwait’s average IELTS score was 5.5, lagging behind the global average of 6.3.
The IELTS Mock Exam Experience aims to provide students with an authentic exposure to the IELTs, a key standardized test that many international institutions require for admissions. By simulating an exam environment, the initiative aims to alleviate students’ test anxieties and identify their areas for improvement. Alongside personalized feedback, participants receive one-on-one post exam consultations and a select group benefit from a comprehensive 2-week IELTS preparatory course. These efforts underline the program’s commitment to helping students succeed.
Hussain Al Haddad, Manager of Student Affairs at AU, said: “Our collaboration with Edvantage is not just about mock exams. It’s about a collective commitment to Kuwait’s future, ensuring that the youth have the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to excel in higher education and beyond. We look forward to more fruitful collaborations with Edvantage in the future.” Yousef Al Jamili, Managing Director at Edvantage, echoed this sentiment: “Our vision at Edvantage is not just to help students pass exams. We stand by them every step of the way – from standardized tests, profile-building, university applications, to further professional development as they navigate their future career paths.”
Edvantage’s track record highlights their impact in the educational sector, with a success rate of 81.9% in assisting students with university applications. This underlines the company’s unwavering commitment and effectiveness in elevating students’ academic pursuits. To learn more about Edvantage’s programs or register for the next IELTS mock exam, connect with the company at @edvantage.me


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“We put on weight, our lips crack and our hair starts to look like dried up hay. Not to mention the dark circles under our eyes and general listlessness to our skin and overall demeanor.”
You’re the toad now! Sorry to say it, but without Vitamin B12, we get ugly. We put on weight, our lips crack and our hair starts to look like dried up hay. Not to mention the dark circles under our eyes and general listlessness to our skin and overall demeanor. More importantly, lack of vitamin B12 can have serious consequences to our overall health that happen to show up in our appearance. Vitamin B12 does a lot of important things for our bodies such as helps make your DNA and your red blood cells. But the good news is, if you are experiencing any vitamin B deficiency it is fairly easy to remedy!
There are a few reasons why your body may be lacking vitamin B. A few common reasons are Atrophic gastritis in which the stomach lining has thinned or Pernicious Anemia which means the body has a hard time absorbing vitamin B from foods. A sluggish thyroid otherwise known as hypothyroidism can also be a cause for vitamin B12 deficiency.
Also people who are vegan or vegetarian sometimes can have a vitamin B12 lack since it is found in animal proteins. Also the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency increases with age. Other symptoms include anemia, weakness, heart palpitations and nerve problems such as numbness or tingling. Depression and lethargy can also be signs that your vitamin B12 levels are out of whack. So what to do?
First of all, have a blood test done. Your General Practitioner can give you an overall assessment of your health based on a blood test and see what vitamins you may be lacking. In most cases, a vitamin B12 deficiency can be treated with simple over the counter supplements bought at any health food store or pharmacy. If your diet is somewhat restricted by a vegan you can eat more fortified grain cereals or for vegetarians eat more yogurt, Swiss cheese and milk.
Vitamin B shots can be given by your doctor and now, many beauty spas and medical clinics are offering vitamin B shots as part of their beauty menu. They even offer specific cocktails of the vitamin B shots to specifically suit your needs. Is it a hangover you want to cure or some stubborn weight you want to rid? There’s a vitamin B shot for that. Check with your doctor before beginning any injections or dietary changes.


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About Symons Roadhouse
"Contemporary Comfort Food" Great Steaks, Smoking Southern BBQ, Classic Roadhouse Dishes, Family Fare & Outstanding Brunch. Great Events & Catering
Barbecue, Contemporary Canadian, Steak
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday- Southern BBQ Buffet only 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday- 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday- 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday- 11:00am- 11:00pm
144th AVE NW, Calgary Ab
CAN$30 and under
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Disembark Transit Bus 425 on the corner of Symons Valley Road NW & 144 Ave NW (2 minute walk north to the restaurant)
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Symons Roadhouse Ratings and Reviews
The special pork burger was phenomenal
The special pork burger was phenomenal
Great Lunch last week. Food was awesome ...
Great Lunch last week. Food was awesome, service great, rustic decour and ranch atmosphere is unique. We'll be back for dinner and drinks with friends!
As always, food was amazing, and service ...
As always, food was amazing, and service very good. They go out of their way to make sure you have a memorable dining experience. Loved the BBQ chicken pizza -- 1/2 price wings - delicious and finally enjoyed a caesar salad made to perfection!
Gem of a restaraunt.
Food is fantastic, as is the service and atmosphere. My sons favourite place to go for dinner and dessert with a more mature atmosphere.
We were there for Mothers Day Brunch. It ...
We were there for Mothers Day Brunch. It was really well done. From the moment we walked in the door until the moment we left the service was incredible, food and drinks were great. Symons Roadhouse never disappoints!
Brunch was very disappointing, food selection was poor and it took so long for it to come out. Mothers Day Brunch was a fail.
We went there for their Mothers Day Buff ...
We went there for their Mothers Day Buffet. Very poor selection of food, the food that they did have out was cold (due to one stereo burner for every two trays) Service was fair to poor. We were very disappointed. We won't be back
Amazing Service! Great Atmosphere!
Service was wonderful! Brunch menu was a tiny bit limited, but the food was delicious! The atmosphere is adorable: fun, cozy but open, perfect for the weekend.
We met a group of friends for drinks on wing night and while we waited for them to join us, we ordered a BBQ chicken flat bread pizza. It was very tasty. The wings are smoked so not what you would get at a bar for wing night but they were good. (Our group was a little disappointed that you couldn't get any dipping sauces besides the dill sauce that is served with it). We felt the food was a little costly for the amount served but will just try something different the next time. Our waiter was very entertaining and very accommodating to our group. We are looking forward to trying the BBQ Buffet night.
Experience at Symons Roadhouse
The food was quite good however the service was extremely slow. Felt they forgot about us for not only appetizers but also main course. We wanted to have dessert but after slow service we skipped dessert because we couldn't stand waiting for it.
Excellent Food and Atmosphere
I've been to the Symons Valley Roadhouse a few times now and every time it has been great and exceeded my expectations. The staff is very friendly, attentive and funny. The food has been amazing every time for everyone I've dined with there. The ribeye is the best I've ever had and that's saying something. I can't recommend it highly enough. The atmosphere is also great. From the lighting to the tables and the antiques, it is very unique and has a great ranch/homey feel to it. The tables appear to be all antique and well loved (but in good shape) in their previous life and they are all different shape, sizes and styles. It sounds like it would clash, but works very well. All I can say is if you haven't been to this gem of a restaurant you need too.
Saturday night out
We were eight friends eating at the roadhouse. The table was not ready although a reservation was made. No steelhead trout available, cider to drink and their last pound of muscles which was ordered but waitress dropped then. All food was great that was order, received and eaten. Service was a little slow and the manager took the price of the appies off the bill at the end of the night and apologized which was a nice gesture.
My husband and I love coming here! The f ...
My husband and I love coming here! The food is delicious and the service is awesome!
We had the Tuesday night BBQ sampler buf ...
We had the Tuesday night BBQ sampler buffet. All the smoked meats - chicken, pulled pork and brisket burnt ends (brisket with some char and fat) were excellent, the side dishes were awesome and the desserts were nice. Great, friendly service and old country tunes to match the ambiance. Absolutely will go back again!
A GREAT PLACE TO EAT IN THE COUNTRY
A NICE DRIVE. GREAT SCENERY. RUSTIC DECOR. GREAT FOOD! AND THE FARMER'S MARKET ON THE GROUNDS!
Really enjoyed out appetizers and pasta. Had a great visit with owner. Looking forward to going back when there is live music.
Enjoyable western night out
Great place if you like the western theme. Good food. The mussels were an excellent starter and the main course beef was perfectly cooked. The dessert fell short as the toffee pudding was over-cooked; crispy instead of spongy. Attentive service. Music a little loud. Overall an enjoyable experience I would happily repeat again.
Just simply fabulous!
Amazing food, amazing environment! Tried out the Southern BBQ buffet on Tuesday night and it was very yummy!
We found that the selection was small. The food was a little on the cold side and the rate they refilled the chafing dishes was very slow. My kids had little to choose from. Coffee was included however juice and TEA was extra. Tea? Our server was great though. Very prompt and friendly.
Ran out of Mussels.....
My friends and I went specifically for the mussels but the restaurant ran out that night (they were apparently waiting for shipment that same day and it never arrived). We were disappointed but the rib-eye was delicious as always. Our server was also friendly and pleasant.
Saturday brunch Easter weekend
We booked for our Easter brunch on Saturday. We had family in town to join us and didn't want to go for brunch on Sunday knowing how busy it can be anywhere. The first thing we ordered were mimosas. The bar was out of prosecco. That's an huge fail for a brunch location; and I found this place listed in the 10 best brunch spots in Calgary. The waitress didn't offer an alternative. Also the place where we sat was very dark, though is was a bright, sunny day outside. Otherwise, the food was good. We decided on Caesars as our alternative and they were good.
In our opinion quite overpriced. Went on a Wednesday evening for dinner. First of all--not all beer on menu available, next--some main course items on menu not available. Could hardly see lobster in lobster poutine. Brisket had no flavor and dry. Bone in rib eye had some flavor but fat bone etc almost more than edible meat( one persons opinion). Only saving grace was beer and wine were on for $5. would not likely return.
I've been here about 6 times now and have had consistently great food and service. No complaints!
Good value with Travelzoo
The food was very good, I ordered the rib eye steak. It was cooked to perfection! The only thing I did not lie was the horseradish was on top of the mashed potatoes and I hate horseradish. I asked for a new potato I was charged 5.00. The portions for the brisket are very small. With the travelzoo coupon it made it reasonable but my husband said he would not pay the prices they charge for the amount of food. The only meal ordered with the 4 of us that was worth 30 plus dollars was my rib eye steak.
A gem hidden deep in the NW. Locally owned, they are trying to bring foodie culture to the suburbs. If you live in Kincora, Sage Hill, Evanston, Panorama, or even Royal Oak, go here! And don't miss the corn fritters, they are amazing!
Finally a Great NW Restaurant
Symons Roadhouse is amazing. Serving staff were attentive but not invasive. The corn fritters and jambalaya were excellent. Great to have an awesome local restaurant!!
Short Rib Poutine!
Copious amounts of succulent smoked beef short ribs and cheese. A winner. Crispy chicken was fabulous.
The food at Symons Roadhouse was very good. It is a pretty casual atmosphere in a ranch style and hearty food. The night we went had 1/2 price appetizers so that allowed us to try two different appetizers that we would not of tried otherwise. The lobster poutine was awesome and the beef brisket poutine was as well. We couldn't decide which one we liked best because they were both so different and good for sharing. The pizza / flatbread was also very good but a bit on the small side. The spaghetti carbonara was really tasty, rich and a fairly big portion. I would definitely recommend going there.
WE had the best rib steak I have ever ha ...
WE had the best rib steak I have ever had, truly cooked to perfection. Our waitress was enthusiastic and easy going and a joy to be served by. We went on a weeknight and the dining room only had 3 other couples. I understand that the upstairs BQ and bar area is a real fun place with live music and a dance floor. I can see us trying that out!
We met up with 7 friends for a great brunch on Sunday. We were seated at a rectangular table at the end of the restaurant. It was perfect. We could all talk to each other and we could hear the responses from others. They even have a stack of lovely cushions, so those of us on the wooden bench had comfy support. The food was great. The corn fritters are an indulgence well worth a treadmill afterwards. We all had breakfast food although the option of sandwiches or salads was there. The Banana French Toast was tender, tasty, and tantalizing. The Eggs Bennie were delicious. The Denver Omelet was packed with filling and arrived hot as it should. All the accompaniments of potatoes and fresh fruit were great. The coffee and tea poured non-stop and after 2 hours we all agreed that we will return to the Symons Roadhouse for brunch again. The service was fantastic and a shout out to Davon, our waiter, who has served us before and always makes us feel so welcome.
Service- very good. Ambiance- pleasant. ...
Service- very good. Ambiance- pleasant. Value- poor. Food- needs work. Goat cheese salad was sparse, simply having arugula with some goat cheese and 4 thin slices of beets does not suffice. Wing starter was good in flavor but it would have been nicer with a little crisp instead of mushy skin. On the other hand, the aioli served with the wings was fantastic and the French fries delicious! Beef Brisket was a bit too dry and lacked flavour, sauce, as well as presentation. I expected more from this restaurant.
Excellent! We had wings as the appetizer....outstanding! I had the beef tenderloin....cooked to perfection, the potatoes and I substituted the spinach to carrots...outstanding. We shared the brownie sundae for dessert....outstanding. This has become my favourite restaurant! We wer celebrating a birthday. Our server was outstanding also!
Great food, terrible service!
Food was excellent, really good drink specials and decent price point. The waitress was poorly dressed, did not know the menu, was extremely slow, brought the bill to one of the couples in our party and left the rest of our group for 45 mins before bringing the rest of the bills. We sat there with empty drinks and waiting for the bill, was very frustrating and nearly ruined the entire experience.
Valentines Dinner could have been better...
Our 4th visit here for a special occasion and disappointed items we ordered were not available. Tried to get a Blackberry Collins for the second consecutive visit and it's not possible. Eliminate it from the menu and print new ones. We decided in advance one of us was ordering the Smoked Beef Brisket and was told they were out by 7 PM. The 2 ladies at the table next to us thoroughly enjoyed theirs served 15 min before our entrees. In a restaurant at half capacity that's POOR planning! The only reason we drive 1/2 hr one way to this place is the food & I thought the Goat Cheese Salad ordered and enjoyed at each previous visit was sparse. Perhaps running out of beets and hazelnuts too? The rose on every second table was a nice touch if you happened to be seated at one of those...so close. I'm not in a hurry to return and would rather spend my cash elsewhere.
Will Be Back
Valentine's Day dinner in a lovely rustic style restaurant with many beer on tap and amazing food. Not cheap, but definitely very good. Highly recommended
Throughly enjoyed our dinner. We've only ...
Throughly enjoyed our dinner. We've only live here for a year and have tried various restaurants and this is by far the best one yet!!!! Definitely be back!
Less than expected
We went here for the first time with friends for my birthday. Seemed nice. Good service. Wings were good. Corn fritters were GREAT. Poutine was crazy overpriced. The pasta was a lot more like soup. I ordered the rib eye which was supposed to be basically the most popular thing. I was really looking forward to it. Was put off by the taste right away, but kept eating cause that is who I am. Just couldn't get past it. Kind of seemed like too much seasoning/salt. I'm 6'4" 215lbs and I left half of it. I did complain and they took it away and offered something else. Also took it off the bill. There was no problem with the service. The problem was that I woke up at 2am woofing my cookies, or steak in this case.
We found the restaurant to be open and spacious. Not too noisy. Friendly staff but most of all Fantastic food. I would recommend to anyone
My husband and I love coming to Symons R ...
My husband and I love coming to Symons Roadhouse. The food is amazing and the employees are welcoming.
Symons Roadhouse is located in the rustic Symons Valley Ranch which houses the local Farmers Market. The decor is rustic western and very inviting. The menu is gourmet using high quality local produce when able. The mussels & fries and the lobster poutine are to die for! Staff are friendly and attentive. Definitely good for date night or family night with the kids! Can't wait to go again
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Sinusitis is very common problem that usually manifests with severe headache, blocked nose and breathing difficulties. These irritating phenomena threaten the very quality of daily life by making the body jaded and tired. To return to normal, it is important to start treatment time in with a little help of these two natural products.
Horseradish is a well known medicine that our ancestors used for the treatment of colds and flu. The unsightly root of peppery flavor is rich in vitamins C and B, as well as potassium, iron and calcium, and acts as an antibiotic. It’s best known in the treatment of inflammation of the airways and is extremely efficient in case of sinusitis.
Inhalation and horseradish compress
- ½ liter of vinegar
- 1 horseradish root
At half-liter jar put one grated horseradish root, and pour the vinegar over. Close the jar and leave at room temperature for three days, occasionally shaking the jar.
Use the mixture two days after the preparation by opening the lid, tilting it over the hole and inhaling the fumes for at least 3 minutes. Before going to bed, pour two tablespoons of mixture over the gauze and put it on the forehead. Repeat the process for at least six days.
Ginger is the second known means to mitigate and prevent headaches. It is, in addition, anti-inflammatory and facilitates with the pain. It can be used in the form of a tincture, capsule or syrup.
Syrup against sinusitis
- 50 g of ginger
- 20 g chicory
- cinnamon teaspoon
In a blender grind horseradish, ginger and chicory, and finally stir in the cinnamon. Mix well and place in a glass jar with an airtight lid. Keep the mixture at warm place for about ten days, occasionally shaking the jar, but do not open.
Take one teaspoon of the syrup on an empty stomach every morning.


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CPF operates integrated agro-industrial and food business, including livestock and aquaculture such as swine, broiler, layer, duck, shrimp and fish. The businesses are egorized into 3 egories, namely Feed, Farm and Food. The fish feed machine also operates retail and foods outlets. Our Commitment. CPF is committed to corporate social responsibility.