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Identifying opportunities to tackle corruption in REDD+ and FLEGT
Representatives from EU institutions, REDD+ and FLEGT stakeholders and NGOs gathered at the European Parliament on 12 October in Brussels to discuss corruption risks and strategies to stamp out environmental crime in African countries.
The meeting coincided with the release of Transparency International’s report: REDD+ and corruption risks for Africa’s forests: case studies from Cameroon, Ghana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The EU-funded report made recommendations including the development of a transparency standard for REDD+, increasing the participation of under-represented stakeholders and prioritising the development of dispute-resolution mechanisms.
The meeting participants also discussed the need to strengthen links between FLEGT and other initiatives to fight corruption.
The EU REDD Facility highlighted the importance of transparency in the land-use sector and identified entry points in both REDD+ and FLEGT processes to reduce financial crime. These include cross-sectoral REDD+ investment planning to help identify financial bottlenecks and perverse incentives. Increasing multistakeholder involvement for greater accountability and creating new types of civil society oversight mechanisms such as independent monitoring also provide opportunities to reduce corruption risks.
The meeting participants acknowledged that there is no silver bullet to tackle corruption, and that there exists further space to debate the issue in country and international-level policy planning. The event also included the participation of UNDP, Global Witness and Fern.


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‘We have to get back to normal’ - Barton wants to complete League One season
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Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton has added his voice to the list of those who want to complete the League One season.
Barton, whose side currently sit fifth in the table, echoed his chairman Andy Pilley, who said that the ‘sporting integrity’ of the season must be upheld. Fleetwood are among six clubs - including Ipswich Town, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Oxford United – who are pushing the case for the season to be completed.
Pilley tweeted: “Sporting integrity is of paramount importance. We cannot accept ppg or any other conclusion without giving it our best shot in a safe environment.”
And Barton added: “What about the players/people that need their routine, need their training, need their friendships, need their football and football family for mental health reasons?
“We have to get back to normal. Many people need their routines for their mental health.
“Covid-19 isn’t the only health issue here to contend with. If it’s safe we, like many others,have to get back to normality.
“In my opinion, whether it’s in the next six weeks or six months away, we pick up where it was left.”
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League One clubs are due to continue talks tomorrow in a bid to find a consensus about the way forward for the current season.
Barton also said that Premier League stars who have voiced opposition to ‘Project Restart’ - the top tier’s plan to return in June – are trying to avoid relegation.
He said: “Glenn Murray and Troy Deeney are in a relegation scrap. If they don’t want to play, I understand it. Don’t play then. Stay at home.
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“Competitors don’t want to be given anything. They want to earn it.
“In my opinion, the only players/clubs who don’t want to go back are the ones with either a relegation battle they want to avoid or nothing to play for.”

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Iguacu National Park is listed by UNESCO as a Natural Heritage of Humanity area. Located near the junction of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and 730 mi/1,175 km southwest of Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu Falls (pronounced eeh-gwa-SUE) is quite simply a must-see. There are 275 cataracts in all, stretching 2 mi/4 km from bank to bank and reaching a height of 300 ft/90 m. The falls, on the Parana River, are best seen October-December and March-May. The falls look and photograph differently depending on the time of day and the light.
We suggest flying from Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo as early as possible, overnighting at the falls, and then flying to another destination the next evening. Two of the most spectacular ways to view the falls are to fly over them in a helicopter or to take the Macuco Safari, where you'll actually sail under the falls in a boat (getting very wet in the process).
Only three of the falls—Floriano, Deodoro and Benjamin Constant—are located on the Brazilian side of the border. Most are on the Argentinean side, facing Brazil. You'll need a very long day to see both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls.
On the Brazilian side, you'll see the falls from a distance (although the views are breathtaking). The Argentine side has catwalks that take you deeper into the jungle setting and right up to the edge of the roaring waters. (You can take a boat ride quite close to the edge.) The park has an aviary with more than 200 types of birds, most of which are native to Brazil.
About 35 mi/55 km south of the falls, you can drive into Argentina via a bridge or continue on to Paraguay. We don't recommend it, however. The traffic is horrendous, as the area is jam-packed with South Americans shopping for discounted (and often counterfeit) goods. Instead, we suggest that you stay longer at the falls or visit the old missions in the area.
There's an easy side trip to the vast Itaipu Dam, built jointly by Brazil and Paraguay, where you can take a free tour. It's one of the largest hydroelectric works projects in the world (55 stories high and 5 mi/8 km wide—12,800 megawatts). http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/303.
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When Johnny Wilkinson swapped the cold of Newcastle for the Mediterranean beaches of Toulon; most thought of it as Johnny’s “Year in Provence” moment. Yet, he has signed on for another 3 year contract. Since entering the portals of the fearsome Stade Felix Mayol he has become completely accepted and converted to the crusade of making RC Toulon the champion rugby club of France. Toulon is on the edge of France, a huge naval port, with a slightly shadowy reputation.
The followers of the club have taken the clean-cut Wilkinson to their hearts as one of their own. In their own land, Toulon has become used to being unloved, their results looked for in the hope that they have lost, rather than won. Much of this appears to be their reluctance to doff their cap to the FFR. Their ambition is naked and tangible; the Boucleir de Brennus is what they want. It’s been a twenty year wait and they appear to be in a hurry to regain it. But, to many it looks as if they are trying to buy the title by recruiting the best players in the world. In the rugby world though it is Toulon, that appear the most atavistic of all the French clubs though their financial plan is dwarfed by the massive budget of the establishment’s favourites Toulouse, at 31 million Euros.
Much of the establishment’s frustration is directed towards the colourful publishing magnate, the unapologetic hard rock loving Mourad Boudjellal. The Stade Felix Mayol is his theatre woven into the fabric of Toulon, like the Kingsholm of Gloucester. It has become a theatre with AC/DC blasting over the PA, followed by the evocative “Pilou Pilou” call to arms that involves the crowd being brought to a frenzy of expectation. Boudjellal looks on with satisfaction, but so far the team has failed to deliver the ultimate prize. The actors are there but they seem to be constantly fluffing their lines. Once again it looks like the pretenders to Toulouse’s throne will be disappointed, though this season might well have a sting in the tail.
On Saturday Toulon put aside the bitter disappointment of defeat in the Amlin Challenge Cup final, and gave a huge performance to overturn a half time deficit of 10 points and defeat Racing Métro 92 17-13. It was just the type of demonstration that can turn a season around, and the fans loved it. After fifty minutes the Toulon players, perhaps sensing another opportunity slipping away began to play with an irresistible controlled ferocity that left Racing Métro devastated.
It was a sign of the growing maturity and collectiveness of the team when it became clear that Wilkinson was not enjoying one of his best days with the boot. Matt Giteau stepped up to the challenge, superbly. Perhaps the greatest threat to Wilkinson’s iconic status with the “Pilou-Pilou” is another Englishman, Steffon Armitage, France’s Player of the Year. His try was another symptom of the wonderful season he has enjoyed; his dynamic lines of running and support mark him out not only as an exceptional player but without doubt as the best English number 7. His performance combined with the impact of Bakkies Botha and Simon Shaw broke Racing Métro’s resistance.
Toulon’s semi-final will be against Clermont. They can play without fear; they will want payback for the travesty of their last semi-final against Clermont in 2010. Laporte is going to have let go of his infamous pragmatism and let the players have their heads. There is a rigour about Toulon now in the manner they took care of business on Saturday, using the recent disappointments as a reason to push on, to motivate to restock the fires. They will now look forward to going to neutral Toulouse next Sunday, Clermont will be seen as eminently beatable; the example of Leinster the blueprint for Toulon to follow. Clermont will go into game slightly undercooked, injured players might have recovered but the physicality that Toulon will bring, will challenge the efficacy of their healing.
Boudejal and Laporte deserve credit for getting the club to this position. They have created their own monster of expectation, and occasionally this pressure has got to the both of them. But the RC Toulon machine has waxed rather then waned. Fiscally the club is in excellent shape; new blood will come in next season specifically chosen to strengthen the squad. The Boucleir is in their sights. Next Sunday the red and black will have an excellent chance of overcoming Clermont, and they will definitely fancy their chances of dealing with the strangely lacklustre kings of France, Toulouse, in the final. Maybe the sting in the tail is about to be unleashed?

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Karen Giraldo, Kayla Kearns, Neoclis Soteriou, Breana Stringer, Krystel von Kumberg; NORTHCOM
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The Counterterrorism Group’s (CTG) NORTHCOM Team has detected several threats that will likely stem from rising tensions epitomized by the Derek Chauvin trial. The trial started on Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, MN, and is expected to last several weeks. CTG assesses that violent clashes between far-left and far-right groups are likely to occur. This trial symbolizes a microcosm of the divisiveness between the spectrum of extremist beliefs in the United States (US); ranging from the movement to defund the police in a bid for racial justice to opposing movements, which include groups in favor of the police as well as white supremacists and far-right extremists that fear equality. Law enforcement’s visibly poor consideration of human rights issues on African American communities has opened a window of opportunity for retaliation in the form of protests and violent displays of action, as well as retaliatory attacks. Specifically, some groups are likely to use the façade of social justice to participate in violent acts during and after the Chauvin trial. CTG predicts with high probability this threat will continue to spread across the US, as political grievances will exacerbate confrontations among radical groups based on the ongoing news coverage released, as well as the outcome of the trial. This trial and its aftermath will likely continue to divide US society, leaving the US vulnerable to being exploited by foreign adversaries with the intent to further internal strife, as seen by Russian efforts to divide and polarize US society during and after the 2020 US presidential election. CTG has identified the following threats as critical and ongoing:
We assess that it is very likely that the trial of Chauvin will revive tensions among the public over the issues of racism, criminal justice, police brutality, and civil rights.
We assess that the likelihood of alt-right and alt-left extremist groups violently clashing against one another will almost certainly increase as a result of their starkly opposing viewpoints.
We assess that the likelihood of violent militia groups disguised as vigilantes and law enforcement, pretending to help and protect communities, will increase. Extremist groups such as the Three Percenters and Boogaloo Boys will continue to pose a high-security threat towards communities across the US.
We assess that there will likely be an increase in protests throughout the Chauvin trial as a result of police officers’ excessive use of force against targeted individuals as well as groups of protesters. There is a high potential their use of force will likely result in violent clashes amongst them and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters.
We judge that it is likely security threats towards the judge presiding over the case, jurors, lawyers, and the courthouse itself will be concerning in the coming weeks.
It is almost certain that the exposure of the trial will be exploited by foreign adversaries to further foment division within the US.
Trial Reviving Tensions
In the US, there has always been tension with socio-political issues such as racism, criminal justice, police brutality, and civil rights. However, these issues have gained significant traction over the past decade due to the widespread use of smartphones, which allow for incidents of police brutality to be recorded by the victims or civilian observers, and social media allows for those incidents to be widely shared among the public. Smartphones and social media have allowed the issue of police brutality to become more visible within the public sphere, and it has also meant that the tension and social division felt over this issue has increased. The death of George Floyd on Thursday, May 25, 2020, in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota was a catalyst for protest and unrest throughout the US and abroad against the issues of racism and police brutality. These protests also led to criticism and in some cases backlash against BLM, such as counter-protests and violent clashes.
The ongoing trial of Chauvin over the death of Floyd is likely to reinvigorate tension among the population over the issues of racism, criminal justice, police brutality, and civil rights. Regardless of the verdict at the end of the trial, a portion of the country’s population will believe the result was a miscarriage of justice. Some members of the public are likely to view the verdict as having been pre-determined to have gone one way or another. Given the scale of the protests and national dialogue in the wake of Floyd’s death, it is most likely the case that most Americans have already decided whether they believe Chauvin to be innocent or guilty, even though his trial remains ongoing. Efforts by Chauvin’s defense team to shift blame for the incident to onlookers are likely to be perceived negatively by much of the general public. Chauvin’s attorney, Eric Nelson, has, while cross-examining several witnesses, attempted to frame them as being “hostile,” “angry onlookers” that were “threatening” the officers and that this was distracting to the officers. This approach of blaming the witnesses, most of whom are African American, has so far not been portrayed very well in the media and is unlikely to garner much public sympathy for Chauvin.
Regardless of the trial proceedings, and Nelson’s seemingly counterintuitive defense strategy, the outcome of the trial is likely to be met with some level of protest and an increased threat of violence in response. If Chauvin is found not guilty for the death of Floyd, this will highly likely reignite tension over the issues of racism, criminal justice, police brutality, and civil rights. If Chauvin is found guilty of the death of Floyd, this will likely provoke a response from the far-right which will also increase tension over the issues of racism, criminal justice, police brutality, and civil rights. The verdict of this trial will come at a time when the US is experiencing increased social and political tensions due to several causes, such as the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a rise in shootings and hate crimes across the country, and the increased activity of far-right extremist groups since the Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Capitol attack in the United States. Therefore, it is very likely that this trial and its eventual outcome will contribute to the existing tension among the population of the US.
Far-right and Far-left Clashes
Clashes between far-right and far-left extremist groups are very likely as many are displeased with the current situation in the US; some perceive police brutality and defunding the police as necessary to ensure their particular views of the world. While the Chauvin trial is taking place in Minneapolis, MN, protests, rallies, riots, and violence are likely to occur throughout the US. Major cities are preparing for the potential violent outcome of “White Lives Matter” rallies (See Annex A). Law enforcement and city officials are planning for violence, but the groups are not providing specific information in regards to where they will be demonstrating or how many people their groups will have. While these rallies are not necessarily a direct result of the Chauvin trial, they may be a foreshadow of what could happen after the verdict.
Far-right extremists, Blue Lives Matter activists, and white supremacists are displeased with the reintroduction of a third-degree murder charge for Chauvin after it was previously dismissed. The far-right’s strong beliefs in law enforcement and their abilities to protect and serve the nation are threatened by an additional murder charge and by the trial in general. Many extremists with far-right views believe in Blue Lives Matter but are also willing and able to protect the interests of the US and their ideology if they view police and the National Guard as unable to adequately defend the nation. Far-right extremists are well-armed and well-trained and often claim that their actions are done to protect the US from the far-left. If far-right extremists take to the streets intending to ‘defend the US,’ law enforcement may yet again be unwilling to stop them, as demonstrated during the Wednesday, January 6, 2021 riots that took place in Washington, DC, and across the US.
The far-left, however, celebrates the additional third-degree murder charge and views it as an assertion from the court to bring justice to the Floyd family. This could be seen as a demonstration of the justice system’s seriousness in prosecuting police brutality, as opposed to cities merely paying families settlement money. For example, the family of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman shot in her Kentucky home by police in her home during the administering of a no-knock warrant, was compensated with $12 million, and the family of Korryn Gaines, a Black woman who was killed by Baltimore police, was given $38 million. The fact that Derek Chauvin is standing trial could be seen as a change in how the criminal justice system will carry out police brutality and infractions from now on. Instead of families receiving money for the deaths of their loved ones, they could see the responsible parties lose their jobs and potentially be convicted of murder. This would appeal to not only secondhand victims but the far-left, as well. According to Annex B, the “Liberty and Justice For All; No Exceptions” phrase does not seem applicable towards cases against police brutality based on how the criminal justice system has dealt with these kinds of situations. Many may see this as an empty promise with no retributive justice (See Annex D). The far-left may take to the streets to protest the far-right, or vice versa, and law enforcement may be unable to properly maintain peace and security, which is likely to result in the National Guard being called upon, which is likely to anger both the far-left and the far-right.
The opposing views presented in the trial of Chauvin will likely continue and increase the violent clashes between far-right and far-left groups. The appellate court reinstated a third-degree murder charge that was previously dismissed and the trial has seen difficulties in jury selection. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Two jurors were already dismissed from the pool after they disclosed that they were unable to stay impartial in light of the settlement Floyd’s family received from the city.
The different implications of the trial will likely cause far-right and far-left extremists to clash violently, as seen in 2017, in which a Unite the Right demonstration was met with counter-protesters in Charlottesville, VA, USA and turned violent. This demonstration was a white supremacist rally with different racist, anti-Semitic, and Confederate participants. While this was not a protest in regards to police brutality, history may repeat itself pending the outcome of the Chauvin trial. Police brutality and its implications have the potential to provoke intense clashes between the far-right and far-left and produce an outcome similar to Charlottesville. As more trial proceedings are released to the public, different testimonies and other factors of the case will appeal to or enrage certain sides and cause demonstrations that began peacefully could interfere with other groups and their beliefs, encouraging violence.
Far-Right Groups disguised as Vigilantes and BLM Protesters
Domestic extremists seize any opportunity they can to spread their radical ideologies and goals, especially during the wake of civil rights movements. Groups such as the Three Percenters, the Boogaloo Boys, and American Identity Evropa have previously taken advantage of critical moments in US history by trying to radical change in the status quo. CTG’s NORTHCOM team predicts that it is highly likely that the circumstances surrounding the Chauvin trial will enable these kinds of far-right groups to establish different personas, taking up roles as fake vigilantes and BLM protesters. Claiming to help social injustices, these movements will likely create chaos under different identities misleading law enforcement and protesters.
Law enforcement presence has increased during the wake of the Chauvin trial, especially across the city of Minneapolis to prepare for potential threats arising from protesters or radical groups alike. Considering the dangers surrounding this trial, it is highly likely this will enable far-right groups to surface as vigilante groups claiming to protect and aid law enforcement in any way they can. In August of 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed two protesters amidst the peak of BLM protests. Misinformation, labeling, and political divisions have shaped the public narrative about the Rittenhouse incident, placing him in a category as a self-styled vigilante. Rittenhouse triggered and enabled a movement that has allowed far-right groups to take matters into their own hands against groups of violent protesters by claiming to help law enforcement efforts. Since the Rittenhouse incident, there has been a sharp increase in far-right groups claiming to be vigilantes. There are reports that white vigilantes and far-right actors have shown up to oppose BLM protests in the US at least 500 times within the past year. This will most likely not be an exception during the Chauvin trial and there will likely be many cases that will involve law enforcement supporting these kinds of patterns and behaviors.
For the last two decades, white supremacists and militias have had numerous opportunities to infiltrate law enforcement and the military. White extremism is constantly being embedded within law enforcement, allowing them to work in conjunction with white supremacy vigilantes helping them to further their goals and ideologies. The military and law enforcement will likely have ties with extremist groups during the Chauvin trial by supporting and enabling their violent antics targeting the US government. The explicit racial and ethnic bias from far-right groups is similar to those from members of law enforcement. Research organizations have uncovered hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials participating in racist, nativist, and sexist social media activity, which demonstrates that overt bias in this is far too common. As a result of this, white supremacists and militias can use this as an opportunity to recruit members of law enforcement during the Chauvin trial.
The previous investigation from the American Patriots Three Percent website exposed crucial information on the Three Percenters, indicating that they do not see themselves as radicals but rather as “community protectors at the request of local authorities.” Their self-proclaiming status is solidified by the number of members of the military and law enforcement supporting their cause. Law enforcement and military involved in far-right paramilitary groups are not just betraying their oaths, they are threatening US democracy and national security. There is an exhaustive list of these far-rightists trained in the use of lethal force overseas who turned those techniques on Americans back home in pursuit of political aims. With the confirmation of the Department of Homeland Security, CTG predicts that it is likely that these groups may attempt to exploit activities and events surrounding the legal proceeding and violence could occur with little to no warning.
There are far-right groups who work with law enforcement on violently toppling the US government, while others commit to altering their identities to fight for this particular cause. Likely, groups like the Boogaloo Boys and American Identity Evropa will also be disguised as BLM protesters both in-person and through social media platforms. Amidst the Floyd protests that took place last year, a member of the Boogaloo Bois opened fire on the Third Precinct building with an AK-47-style gun and yelled “Justice for Floyd” pretending to be a part of the BLM movement causing panic throughout Minneapolis. On Twitter, American Identity Evropa had also previously posed as Antifa to further their agenda aimed to overthrow the US government. The surrounding nature of the Chauvin trial will most likely allow these kinds of radicals to once again take advantage of the far-left movement’s presence to recruit more members and overthrow the government. Social media platforms, private online chat rooms, emails and SMS text messaging will likely continue to be the primary sources of communication and radicalization methods amongst these kinds of groups who will pose as BLM protesters wanting to negatively alter the status quo.
Protests and Police Action
The outcome of the trial is likely to result in riots similar to the ones in Charlottesville in 2017 that leftover thirty people injured. In some events, extremist groups will attend dressed or disguised as first responders to defuse situations but instead take part in the demonstrations. This tactic might delay real law enforcement’s response and lower many demonstrators’ guards to safety, putting them at a higher risk for danger. It could also increase the violence as civilians without legal authority claim that their actions are to reinforce the efforts of law enforcement and carry firearms in public. Regardless of the tactics used by unlawful militia extremists, the threat of violence and danger as a result of a demonstration between BLM and Blue Lives Matter groups is imminent.
Investigations have shown that before the riots at the US Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, some right-wing extremist groups allied with each other. Messages from the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers revealed that their leader, Kelly Meggs, had been in constant conversation with the leaders of the Proud Boys. An alliance between the two groups strengthens their numbers, weapons, and tactics. With these reinforcements and newfound teamwork between right-winged extremist groups, there will be power in their numbers. If the alliance is strong enough, the outcome of this trial could result in gun violence or violence in general between the far-left and the far-right if they come into contact with each other.
Protests and riots are highly likely to erupt following the verdict of the Chauvin trial. This threat is more concerning should Chauvin not be given a sentence that the public deems harsh enough or should the trial be considered a mistrial. These actions are likely to upset those opposed to police brutality and who support some of the ideologies held by the far-left (see Annex B and C). Similarly, members of extremist groups and far-right groups may use protests and riots taking place during the trial as a means to commit vandalism, property damage, and other violent acts. An example of this can be seen during the protests during the first anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California. Rioters and members of far-right and far-left groups took advantage of the protests and carried out violent acts of vandalism in those areas. Police were called in to help de-escalate the situations and rid the area of rioters, unfortunately, this only further catalyzed hate previously held towards law enforcement and made the “Defund the Police” movement stronger.
If riots take place during or following the Chauvin trial, it is likely that law enforcement will be called in to help tame the crowds. As such, there is an increased risk that members of law enforcement and the public will be injured as a result, leading to further deteriorating views of the police. It is likely that far-right members will be angered by an increased military-like police presence should protests and riots occur.
Increased tensions among the public and law enforcement may be attributed to the recent killing of Donovon Lynch, a 25-year-old black man, by police in Virginia Beach on Friday, March 26, 2021. Lynch was the victim of a series of shootings that took place that night, where officers claim he was shot after being seen brandishing a gun. BLM activists have taken to the streets in Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront to conduct protests calling for outside investigations to be carried out on Lynch’s death. The officer who shot Lynch reportedly had a body camera, however, it was not activated at the time. This factor, coupled with the lack of outside video footage and witnesses, has brought much uncertainty to Lynch’s death and public outrage against law enforcements’ actions. It has also been revealed that Lynch was the cousin of famous singer and producer Pharrell Williams, which has brought much media attention to the incident. The questionable killing of Lynch by police along with the media coverage is likely to increase tensions among far-left movements, such as BLM, and the police, where it is highly likely that protests and potential riots for justice will result. In the wake of the shooting, Lynch’s family is calling for a federal investigation into the shooting as there is new evidence that Donovon’s body had been moved and the officers involved have yet to be named.
BLM’s presence in the Virginia Beach area, the US, which claims they will not cease protests until there is justice, may draw the attention of far-right groups in the area and across the US. Should this be the case, it is likely that the two opposing groups will resort to some type of violence. The recent rise in police brutality against African Americans in the wake of Floyd’s death will continue to create a divide amongst US citizens and law enforcement which far-right and far-left extremist groups will seek to exploit.
Threats to Judge, Jurors, Lawyers, and Courthouse
It is highly likely that there will be threats to individuals and locations involved in the Chauvin trial, more specifically to the judge, jurors, lawyers, and courthouse. Jury tampering, such as bribes or threats made towards members of the jury, is likely to occur in attempts to influence the trial outcome. To counter threats to the jury, officials have stated that the 12 jurors and two alternates are to remain anonymous throughout the process and will not be shown on camera during media coverage of the trial.
Primary threats to the courthouse and surrounding area are likely to ensue during the trial process as well as a post-trial process following Chauvin’s verdict. Law enforcement in the area has taken precautions by restricting areas near the courthouse, however, demonstrations will be allowed to occur in other areas where the trial is being held. As such, it is highly likely that members of the far-right and far-left will protest outside the courthouse, regardless of the verdict. It is likely that violent actions between members of the far-right and far-left will be carried out during protests, as emotions will be high and neither side gets along with one another.
The Trial under International Spotlight
The consecutive murders of Ahmaud Arbury, a Black man murdered while jogging in Georgia, Breonna Taylor, and Floyd brought about some of the most climactic civil unrest the US has seen in the last decade. BLM demonstrations and protests seeking justice for the victims of police brutality took place throughout the US but also sparked movements in other countries, bringing more and more attention to the issue. While all of this unrest has taken place in the US, the Monday, May 25, 2020 killing of Floyd by Minneapolis police triggered disinformation domestically and abroad. Intense coverage by state-sponsored media in Russia, China, and Iran, all seeking to undermine US credibility is a critical security threat. On Sunday, May 31, 2020, National security adviser Robert O’Brien warned that foreign powers were trying to exploit the fraught state of US race relations and protests over Floyd’s death. Exacerbating divides and polarizing US society when it comes to politics and race are key ways that these states benefit by making the US seem hypocritical by showcasing instability and unrest within the US.
China, Iran, and Russia are examples of foreign actors reveling in US domestic chaos. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying responded to the US State Department’s concerns over Hong Kong by tweeting, “I can’t breathe.” This poignant phrase is used by Floyd and Eric Garner, black men who died at the hands of white police officers. Therefore, China, in particular, uses what they see as US hypocrisy to downgrade the US on the international stage and in doing so promote their image by highlighting that their civil rights abuses at home are acceptable.
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, relations between Biden and Putin spiraled out of control when Biden called the Russian President a “killer” concerning Alexei Navalny’s attempted poisoning, to outline Russia’s human rights abuses. In response, Russia pointed at US history of slavery and slaughtering of Native Americans to highlight US hypocrisy and paint the country in a negative light worldwide. This highlights how Moscow also uses the divisions in US society to sow discord as well as defend their human rights abuses at home.
Due to the socially and politically sensitive nature of the Chauvin trial, the public must perceive the jury selection and trial proceedings to be as transparent as possible to combat any perceptions of unfairness or systemic corruption. So far, this is being done by ensuring that the racial makeup of the jury is a mix between black and white Americans. Of the 12 jurors selected for the trial so far six are white, four are black, and two are multiracial, according to the court. This is being done to reduce bias or to prevent the perception of bias that would arise from a majority white or majority-black jury. This is important because if a large segment of the public regards the trial as being in some way corrupt or unfair, this will only serve to further divide the already largely divided US public.
This potential for increased division poses a critical threat to the US as hostile foreign powers such as Russia continue to spread disinformation and promote divisive rhetoric online. Russia’s recent spread of disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines shows that it is looking to insert divisive rhetoric into the US’ national conversation about controversial topics. The Chauvin trial is an ideal target for such a mission. It could be helpful to employ an information campaign about these efforts to mitigate the impacts of Russian disinformation. To counter this threat, intelligence services should remain on high alert throughout the trial. Authorities may also consider holding public information campaigns as a means to mitigate the risk of foreign disinformation campaigns. There is also the threat that any perception of corruption would likely embolden far-left groups to act violently, using the supposed corruption of the trial as justification for their attacks. As such intelligence services should also continually monitor any developments from these groups throughout the trial.
Recently, the intelligence branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Minneapolis issued an intelligence briefing warning that foreign adversaries and domestic extremists may use the Chauvin trial to further their agendas. DHS analysts warn that domestic extremists such as anarchist and white supremacist groups "may attempt to exploit activities and events surrounding the legal proceeding" and that "violence could occur with little or no warning." DHS also stated that anarchist groups were likely to use the Chauvin trial, regardless of the outcome, to commit property damage against critical infrastructures, such as government facilities, and incite others online to do so as well. Additionally, the briefing stated that white supremacist groups have remarked online that the Chauvin trial may lead to a “race war”, which could lead to attacks against African American individuals and institutions should Chauvin be found guilty. At the same time, should Chauvin be acquitted, if there is to be a mistrial, or if sentencing against Chauvin is perceived as too lenient, black identity extremist groups may target law enforcement or government facilities.
The NORTHCOM team at CTG is working to continually monitor any developments surrounding the trial of Chauvin. These threats range from potentially violent riots and acts of terror by extremist groups such as the Boogaloo Boys or Three Percenters. As well as possible misinformation campaigns by hostile foreign powers such as China or Russia. Our team is working to analyze the multiple threats surrounding this trial, such as security implications or an increase in the racial division throughout the United States. Finally, the NORTHCOM team is working to analyze different strategies to best detect, deter and defeat these threats.
White Lives Matter Protests April 11
Liberty and Justice For All; No Exceptions
Political Cartoon Demonstrating Police Brutality
Portland Police Macing Protesters for Voicing their Grievances
Foreshadowing Riots if Chauvin is Found Not Guilty
 A week of compelling and potentially devastating testimony at Derek Chauvin's murder trial, CNN, April 2021 https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/03/us/george-floyd-derek-chauvin-trial-weekly-wrap/index.html
 Chauvin Trial: Judge Reinstates 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Over George Floyd's Killing, NPR, March 2021, https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/976008607/chauvin-trial-judge-reinstates-3rd-degree-murder-charge-over-george-floyds-killi
 Breonna Taylor settlement is among largest payouts linked to a police shooting, CNN, September 2020, https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/us/police-shooting-lawsuits-breonna-taylor-settlement/index.html
 Vigilante? Militia? Confusion And Politics Shape How Shooting Suspect Is Labeled, NPR, August 2020, https://www.npr.org/2020/08/28/907130558/vigilante-militia-confusion-and-politics-shape-how-shooting-suspect-is-labeled
 Hidden in Plain Sight: Racism, White Supremacy, and Far-Right Militancy in Law Enforcement, Brennan Center for Justice, August 2020, https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/hidden-plain-sight-racism-white-supremacy-and-far-right-militancy-law
 US militia group draws members from military and police, website leak shows, The Guardian, March 2021, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/03/us-militia-membership-military-police-american-patriot-three-percenter-website-leak
 White supremacists, extremists may use Chauvin trial to further their agendas: DHS, ABC News, April 2021, https://abcnews.go.com/US/white-supremacists-extremists-chauvin-trial-agendas-dhs/story?id=76949365&cid=clicksource_4380645_5_three_posts_card_related
 New evidence suggests ‘alliance’ between Oath Keepers, Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, Politico, March 2021, https://www.politico.com/news/2021/03/24/oath-keepers-proud-boys-alliance-capitol-riot-477741
 Police, Rioters Clash in West Coast Cities on Anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s Death, National Review, March 2021, https://www.nationalreview.com/news/police-rioters-clash-in-west-coast-cities-on-anniversary-of-breonna-taylor-death/
 State police to conduct investigation of fatal shooting of Black man by Virginia Beach officer, The Washington Post, March 2021, https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/virginia-beach-shooting-donovon-lynch/2021/03/30/f6a5faf8-917d-11eb-a74e-1f4cf89fd948_story.html
 'This is not over. This is just the beginning.' | Donovon Lynch's family calls for federal investigation, 13News Now, April 2021, https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/this-is-not-over-this-is-just-the-beginning-donovon-lynchs-family-calls-for-federal-investigation/291-37d5668f-97b6-4b33-99e9-389cec270605
 'Intimidation tactic': Advocates on edge amid stepped-up security for Derek Chauvin trial in George Floyd's death, ABC News, March 2021, https://abcnews.go.com/US/intimidation-tactic-advocates-edge-amid-stepped-security-derek/story?id=75829106
 Foreign foes taking advantage of divide over race, national security adviser says, Politico, May 2020, https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/31/obrien-foreign-foes-racial-unrest-292147
 US-Russia ties nosedive after Biden-Putin tit-for-tat, Associated Press, March 2021, https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/31/obrien-foreign-foes-racial-unrest-292147
 12th juror picked, lawyers clash over expert in Floyd trial, Associated Press, March 2021, https://apnews.com/article/derek-chauvin-trial-jury-grows-286c5b9936523ab92ccc0ad1dddf9c09
 White supremacists, extremists may use Chauvin trial to further their agendas: DHS, ABC News, April 2021, https://abcnews.go.com/US/white-supremacists-extremists-chauvin-trial-agendas-dhs/story?id=76949365&cid=clicksource_4380645_5_three_posts_card_related
 “White Lives matter Protests by Historic Wintersburg,” Twitter, March 2021, https://twitter.com/WintersburgHB/status/1377328101181386753/photo/1
 “Liberty and Justice for All; No Exceptions”, Twitter, March 2021, https://twitter.com/FlowerOcwebbs/status/1377793247808942080
 “Political Cartoon Demonstrating Police Brutality,” Twitter, March 2021 https://twitter.com/USAntifa1/status/1372592031319605254
 “Portland Police Macing Protesters for Voicing their Grievances,” Twitter, March 2021, https://twitter.com/MathieuLRolland/status/1370874911762182146
 “If Derek Chuvin will be judged “Not Guilty”, it’ll be worse than the 1992 LA riots.” Twitter, March 2021, https://twitter.com/ArtistAJ17/status/1376576897551851525

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By "Thomas, William Sturgis, 1871-1941"
Field book of common gilled mushrooms : with a key to their identification and directions for cooking those that are edible / by William Sturgis Thomas ; with 52 illustrations in color and black and white.
By: Thomas, William Sturgis,
Publication info: New York :G.P. Putnam's Sons,1928.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 3:16 p.m.
City Councilwoman Kate Burke, District 1 Position 2, kicked off her first year of involvement in the City of Spokane’s budgeting process by releasing a list of her key priorities. “This process should be transparent, so that the voters can see what we’re working on,” said Councilwoman Burke. “I want to be mindful that we’re spending tax dollars.” She also pointed constituents to the City’s interactive online budget tools so that they can learn more and join the conversation.
Councilwoman Burke focused on making requests which are targeted to improve the housing situation in Spokane, which is a strategic plan priority: “People are struggling with this housing market. That’s true whether you look at middle-class folks looking for homes to buy, or the much more severe situation of those who are desperate to either get or keep an apartment in the first place.”
Including $3M to renew last year’s funding for pilot projects, as well as a $240,000 revolving fund for rental relocation in cases of buildings being condemned, a pilot program to provide RV park vouchers to motorhome dwellers, and a trio of studies to learn more about possible solutions to housing issues, Councilwoman Burke’s requests amount to an approximate $3,480,000. “That’s 1/270th of our City’s total expenses from 2018,” she said. “Spokane’s affordability makes it a great place to live, work, play, get an education and do business. My budget priorities represent a small investment into ensuring we keep our city livable for all as we grow.”


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AMSC to deliver SPS for Fort Lauderdale
AMSC has received a contract to deliver a high temperature superconductor (HTS) based ship protection system (SPS) to be installed on the US Navy’s future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), the company announced on 30 January.
The contract follows a long lead order from the navy announced in September 2017.
The SPS has been designed to reduce the magnetic signature of a ship, in order to reduce the ability of undersea mines to detect and damage the ship.
AMSC’s SPS reduces the weight of the degaussing system by 90% and reduces energy consumption by more than half that of legacy degaussing systems.
More from Naval Warfare
Galvanised by the recent damage to the Nordstream pipelines, the UK is procuring new ships for keeping tabs on critical undersea infrastructure.
Latest ESSM Block 2 support contract covers SAM purchases for 11 navies.
Taiwan’s new LPD will enhance the island’s amphibious abilities and offer multirole capabilities to support mine countermeasures and logistics missions.
Raytheon is upgrading and converting four Phalanx systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration for the Republic of Korea Navy.
Is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy showing its hand to expand beyond the Straits of Hormuz?


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When it comes to creating a sumptuous meal, the kitchen is much like a concert hall, filled with an ensemble of flavors and spices, all eager to perform under the baton of a skilled maestro. The symphony of spices, with their vibrant hues and tantalizing scents, is a veritable orchestra that brings out the hidden melodies of every dish. In this blog post, we will explore how to conduct the perfect culinary orchestra, tapping into the rich history and diverse origins of spices to compose an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
I. Setting the Stage: Understanding the World of Spices
Before we begin to orchestrate our culinary symphony, it is crucial to understand the diverse world of spices. Like musicians, each spice brings a unique tone and character to the ensemble. Some spices, like cumin and coriander, have a warm, earthy quality, while others, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, evoke a sweet and comforting harmony. Still, others like ginger and turmeric, add a bold, vibrant punch.
- The Origins of Spice
Spices have been an essential element of the human experience for thousands of years, shaping the course of history and the flavors of countless cuisines. From the ancient spice routes that connected Europe, Africa, and Asia to the modern global marketplace, spices have always been prized for their ability to transform and elevate the simplest of ingredients.
- The Anatomy of Spice
To truly appreciate the potential of spices in our culinary symphony, it is essential to understand their anatomy. Spices can be derived from various parts of a plant, including seeds, bark, roots, and fruits. This diversity in origin contributes to the vast array of flavors, aromas, and textures that spices can offer.
- The Language of Spice
Just as a skilled conductor must be fluent in the language of music, a culinary maestro must understand the language of spices. This includes learning the unique characteristics of each spice, from its flavor profile and aroma to its heat level and color. Additionally, mastering the art of combining spices is crucial to creating harmonious and balanced dishes.
II. Assembling the Orchestra: Building a Spice Pantry
To compose a culinary masterpiece, a maestro must have a well-stocked spice pantry. This section will guide you through the process of assembling an essential collection of spices, with recommendations on sourcing, storage, and organization.
- Selecting the Core Ensemble
Begin by selecting a core ensemble of spices that will serve as the foundation for your culinary orchestra. These should include both familiar favorites and more exotic ingredients, ensuring a diverse and versatile palette of flavors. Some essential spices to consider include:
- Fennel seeds
- Mustard seeds
- Star anise
- Sourcing Your Spices
To achieve the most vibrant and harmonious flavors, it is essential to source high-quality spices. Look for reputable suppliers who can provide information on the origin, harvest date, and processing of their products. Additionally, consider purchasing whole spices whenever possible, as they will retain their flavor and aroma longer than pre-ground options.
- Storing and Organizing Your Spices
To maintain the freshness and potency of your spices, proper storage is essential. Keep your spices in airtight containers, away from heat, light, and moisture. Additionally, organize your spices by category, such as sweet, savory, and pungent, to make it easier to find the perfect flavor combination for your culinary creations. Remember to label your containers clearly and include the purchase or expiration date to ensure optimal freshness.
III. The Art of Composition: Mastering Spice Blends
Once you have assembled your spice pantry, it is time to explore the art of composing spice blends. This section will delve into the principles of flavor pairing, the secrets of regional spice blends, and techniques for creating your own unique combinations.
- Principles of Flavor Pairing
To create harmonious and balanced dishes, a culinary maestro must understand the principles of flavor pairing. This includes recognizing the complementary and contrasting elements of each spice and learning how to layer flavors to create depth and complexity. Some key concepts to consider include:
- Balancing the five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami
- Pairing spices with similar flavor profiles to create a unified theme
- Using contrasting flavors to create dynamic and exciting dishes
- Layering spices to build depth and complexity
- The Secrets of Regional Spice Blends
One way to master the art of spice composition is to explore the regional spice blends from various culinary traditions. These blends, which have been perfected over generations, offer valuable insights into the art of combining spices. Some examples of regional spice blends include:
- Garam masala from India
- Ras el hanout from Morocco
- Baharat from the Middle East
- Herbes de Provence from France
- Chinese five-spice powder
- Creating Your Own Unique Combinations
As you gain confidence in your understanding of spices, you can begin to experiment with creating your own unique combinations. Start by selecting a base flavor profile, such as sweet, savory, or spicy, and then layer in complementary and contrasting spices to create a blend that reflects your personal tastes and culinary vision.
IV. Conducting the Culinary Orchestra: Techniques for Cooking with Spices
Now that you have mastered the art of composing spice blends, it is time to bring your culinary orchestra to life. This section will cover essential techniques for cooking with spices, from toasting and grinding to infusion and tempering.
- Toasting Spices
Toasting spices is a technique that can help unlock their full flavor potential. By gently heating spices in a dry pan, you can release their essential oils and enhance their aroma and taste. This technique is particularly effective for whole spices, such as cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and mustard seeds.
- Grinding Spices
Grinding spices is another essential technique for extracting their full flavor. A mortar and pestle or an electric spice grinder can be used to transform whole spices into a fine powder, releasing their aroma and ensuring even distribution in your dish. Remember to grind spices in small batches to ensure maximum freshness.
Infusion is a technique that involves steeping spices in a liquid, such as oil or broth, to extract their flavors. This method is particularly effective for spices with a more delicate flavor profile, such as saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom. To infuse spices, simply heat the liquid gently with the spices and allow them to steep until the desired flavor intensity is reached.
Tempering is a technique used in many Indian and South Asian cuisines to extract the full flavor of spices by frying them in oil or ghee. This method helps to release the essential oils in the spices, enhancing their aroma and flavor. To temper spices, simply heat oil or ghee in a pan, add the spices, and cook until they become fragrant.
Like a masterful symphony, a well-spiced dish can transport us on a sensory journey, evoking memories, emotions, and a sense of connection to the world around us. By understanding the rich history and diverse characteristics of spices and mastering the art of composition and cooking techniques, you can create a culinary orchestra that delights the senses and elevates every meal. As you continue to explore the world of spices and experiment with new combinations, remember that, like a maestro, you have the power to conduct a symphony of flavors that can bring harmony, depth, and excitement to your culinary creations.
So, let your creativity soar and embrace the endless possibilities that await you in the maestro’s kitchen. With a well-stocked spice pantry, a keen understanding of flavor pairing, and the mastery of essential techniques, you can compose a culinary masterpiece that will leave your audience enraptured and longing for an encore.
Remember, the world of spices is vast, and there is always more to discover. As you continue to hone your skills as a culinary maestro, you may find inspiration in regional cuisines, seasonal ingredients, or the unique tastes and preferences of your family and friends. Embrace the journey and let the symphony of spices guide you in creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences that will resonate with your audience long after the final note has been played.

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Now, I've mentioned the clutch a few times. This is probably the most used button as you sketch. Tapping on the clutch brings up the brush properties puck, and your menu strips on either side. Let's take a closer look at the brush properties puck. Placing your stylus on the center of the puck and dragging up or down changes the opacity. Sliding it from left to right changes the size. Now, the right hand side is your color palette strip. You can choose the color from this swatch simply by tapping on it.
Or, you can go to the mixing pot at the very top and adjust your colors through the advanced mixer. Simply drag the circles around to choose your new color. You notice at the upper right is a before and after swatch. Click anywhere on the canvas to exit this advanced mixer. Now, dragging upward or downward on the strip will reveal more colors. On the left is your brush palette. Your current brush is highlighted in blue. Simply click on another brush to highlight it. You can also drag up or down to reveal more brushes.
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The 29th Uganda International Trade Fair is set to kick off on October 3rd at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) grounds in Kampala. President Yoweri Museveni will officially open the week-long event, which runs until October 10th.
With the theme “Accelerating Industry and Trade through Digital Evolution and Creativity,” this year’s trade fair aims to highlight technological advances and innovative practices shaping global manufacturing and trade.
UMA Executive Director Ezra Muhumuza Rubanda told journalists that over 1,000 exhibitors from Uganda and abroad will participate and over 300,000 participants are expected. Around 30 countries will be represented, including South Africa, India, South Korea, Lebanon, Iran, Pakistan and China.
On October 10th, East African Community General Secretary Peter Mathuki will close the exhibition at the UMA Lugogo Show Grounds.
Kampala Metropolitan Traffic Director Commander SSP Godwin Arinaitwe cautioned participants to follow traffic rules and regulations, though he said traffic flow should remain normal. The KCCA will provide parking at Phillip Omondi and Nakawa.
According to a UMA study, Ugandan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) embracing digitization saw 42.2% revenue growth last fiscal year. Adopting information technologies has boosted efficiency, production, job growth and business expansion for these SMEs.


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Facebook has added a new passphrase feature to its under-13 chat app, Messenger Kids to make it easier for kids to add their friends on the platform
The deal, which runs from this season until 2021, gives Facebook exclusive free-to-air rights to 32 live matches each season, including the Champions League final and UEFA Super Cup, the European soccer body said in a statement.
Entities from India including the govt sent the fourth highest number of content restriction requests in 2017, only behind Mexico, Turkey and Germany.
The latest arrests have come despite the issuance of an advisory by the state government regarding dos and don’ts for admins of WhatsApp groups so as to check circulation of rumours in the state.
Facebook has signed a deal with Spain’s La Liga to telecast all its matches in the Indian sub-continent, for the next three seasons.
After the action by Vimeo, Twitter remains the only big online platform where Infowars’ content is still available, apart from the Infowars website itself.
Sebring told the Tampa Bay Times he “just snapped and let primal rage take over” when he left work early on Monday, went home to get his gun and headed to the home of Alex Stephens.
Facebook’s new admin-authorization process is claimed to help Facebook page admins secure their Facebook account using two-factor authentication.
Whatsapp Forward Message Limit Update: WhatsApp forwarded limit has now been changed to five chats in India. This means, users will only be able to forward a message to five contacts, and not more.
After the data breach came to light, the IT Ministry had in March and April sent communications to Facebook and Cambridge Analytica seeking clarification on the issue.
Facebook had asked banks to share detailed financial information about their customers, including card transactions and checking-account balances.
Alex Jones has reacted to his “censorship” on Twitter, saying, “All I can say is that we’ve been shadowbanned and quite frankly it’s only made us stronger.”
False messages about child kidnappers have gone viral on WhatsApp, prompting fearful mobs to kill two dozen innocent people since April. This has caused even the Supreme Court to urge the government to use an iron hand against mob violence.
Over the past several days, Apple, YouTube and Spotify have also removed material published by Jones. Twitter, which hasn’t banned Jones, has also faced similar calls.
The government has stepped up its efforts to control the content being circulated on various social platforms that has created law and order issues in the past, particularly those arising out of spread of fake news through apps such as WhatsApp.


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Wetlands are under enormous pressure across the world. Destruction and draining, pollution and over use for recreation are all responsible. You will notice that these, along with climate change, are all things that we, the human race, are responsible for. We have to stop this selfish and aggressive attack on anything that does not make us a quick profit... now!
This time last year Elis and I visited our local wetlands. There are many famous and major wetlands across the country and the world, but it is these small, local wetlands that are most vulnerable and it is the local communities who are the custodians of these places and also the ones who stand to lose the most if they disappear.
One of the places we visited last year was Linford Lakes Nature Reserve which is now run by the Milton Keynes Parks Trust (MKPT).
|Linford Lakes Nature Reserve.
This place was once a real mecca for waders. There were about three pairs of Little Ringed Plovers (Charadrius dubius), four pairs of Common Ringed Plovers (Charadrius hiaticula), nine pairs of Northern Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) and six pairs of Common Redshanks (Tringa totanus) breeding at the site in the 1980s.
|Little (left) and Common Ringed Plover
Linford had the distinction of being one of only three breeding sites in Buckinghamshire for the declining redshanks. Today there are no redshanks, lapwings or either species of plover at the site!
|Common Redshank a potential return to breeding in our home town is an exciting prospect.
Wader Quest will be working the MKPT to help restore this and other sites to their former glory by management of the habitat and by providing better breeding conditions. Work will start soon with the restoration of plover and lapwing nesting areas on the bund which has become overgrown and unsuitable for waders (see top photo above), and we will be accompanying the development and keenly watching to see the results.
|Northern Lapwing has declined by 50% in the last 30 years. We need to provide habitat to reverse this.
Recently we were involved with the Youth Rangers project run by MKPT when they built 40 chick shelters on one of their Saturday sessions, these shelters will be distributed around the various potential wader habitats in the Milton Keynes area. We hope that one day we'll be able to get a cute picture of a chick using one, that would be very satisfying indeed.
|One of the chick shelters built by the Parks Trust Youth Rangers ready for deployment.
Happy World Wetland Day, get out there and enjoy your local wetland, the more it is appreciated the easier it'll be to preserve it.

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The Chargers kept hope alive that right tackle D.J. Fluker would be able to play on Sunday by listing him as questionable after he suffered a concussion in practice this week.
It doesn’t look like Fluker was able to get the necessary clearance, however, and Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego reports that Fluker will be inactive in Week Three against the Titans. Fluker did not practice on either Thursday or Friday as a result of the injury and will need to pass through the league’s concussion protocol before he’s allowed to resume playing.
Mike Harris will likely start in Fluker’s place. Harris started nine games at left tackle last season and played very poorly, but has experience playing on the right side from college. The Titans have seven sacks through the first two weeks of the season, so the change on the offensive line will likely lead to more of the quick-hitting passing game that we saw them employ against the Eagles last weekend.


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Springboard Community Works will hold a mentoring information night for prospective volunteers interested in supporting at-risk youth.
Mentoring coordinator Sheralyn Cotton says the programme matches volunteers with young people aged between eight and 12 who, for a variety of reasons, need an additional positive person to stand in their corner for a season.
“Mentoring is a one year commitment to hang out with one of these young people for a couple of hours each week.
It’s as simple as that,” she says. Springboard currently has 19 young people matched with mentors and many more on the waiting list.
Interested volunteers are invited to find out more over mulled wine and cheese at Springboard Community Works, 58 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach, on Monday, July 1, at 7pm.

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ocial progress is the weight of laws designed to alleviate human suffering.
In Canada, the Labour movement has been in the forefront of groups
seeking such legislation, right from its earliest days.
Pensions, health insurance, the shorter workday, a living wage, the
right to organize - all these were fought for by workers in unions or
trying to form unions.
This web site traces the history of Canadian Labour with the aim of showing how it served its members while forcing broader reforms on our nation.

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WASHINGTON — Democrats moved forward Tuesday with a seemingly futile attempt to enact voting rights protections from Republican opposition by passing legislation they say was urgently needed to counter widespread efforts to crack down on the vote and put in place a plan to try to change it. GOP obstacle.
By taking advantage of procedural simplification, Senator Chuck Schumer, New York Democrat and Majority Leader, avoided a Republican blockade that stalled legislation for months to force him to backtrack. But the Democrats lacked the votes needed to defeat the Republican opposition, and they lacked the votes their own party needed to change the Senate rules and pass them unilaterally.
However, they announced they would make a major effort to establish an exception to the filibusters for voting rights bills, requiring opponents to hold the floor for the old-style “talking filibuster” that would allow for a final majority of 51 senators. to vote—instead of the now required 60—to move forward after all senators have exhausted their chances to speak.
“If the Senate cannot protect the right to vote, which is the cornerstone of our democracy, then the rules of the Senate must be reformed,” Mr. Schumer said.
The Democrats’ plan, unveiled at a caucus Tuesday night, still requires a party vote to change the rules, meaning it can’t succeed at this point, given opposition from at least two Democrats.
No Republican currently supports a voting rights measure that combines two far-reaching bills aimed at protecting access to the ballot box, leaving the Democrats 10 votes short of the evenly divided Senate.
The stalemate led to increased calls to unilaterally change the anti-piracy rules so Democrats can overcome Republican objections. But at least two Democrats, Senators Kirsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, have made it clear they won’t, even though they support the bills.
“What good is it to keep the dysfunctional tradition of bipartisanship alive when bipartisanship can’t even preserve democracy?” the NAACP wrote in a letter to Democratic Senators on Tuesday. “It is morally inconsistent to praise voting rights legislation while at the same time allowing a rule of procedure to undermine it.”
The reluctance of the two senators infuriated Democratic activists and the party’s progressive base, which topped Emily’s List, a prominent political action committee that supports women who support abortion rights, to threaten on Tuesday to withdraw support from Ms Cinema if she maintains her position. . Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Independent, said he would consider backing the top contenders for the two opponents.
While the effort seemed doomed to fail, Mr. Schumer made it clear that he would still push for a vote and a change in the rules. If this push doesn’t succeed as expected, the Democrats want all senators to go on record and show their progressive allies, campaign sponsors and Democratic voters that they’ve done everything they can to try and protect voting rights.
“Win, lose or draw, the members of this House have been elected to debate and vote, especially on a matter as vital to the beating heart of our democracy as the right to vote,” Mr. Schumer said. “The public has a right to know the position of every senator on such a sacred issue as the defense of our democracy.”
The Democratic onslaught has sparked a backlash from Republicans who are portraying it as a power play to gain more control over state elections while undermining a procedural tool they say is fundamental to the Senate’s character.
“A faction that desperately needs unlimited short-term power is a faction that needs to be denied it,” Senator Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican and minority leader, said Tuesday, accusing Democrats of hypocrisy for supporting filibusters when they were in the minority, but trying to overturn it now.
The legislation, which could be voted on as early as Wednesday, combines two measures that were previously approved by the House of Representatives but blocked from consideration in the Senate – the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Extension Act. If they were approved by the Senate in their current form, they could be immediately signed by President Biden.
Under the Democrats’ current strategy, once they try and fail to break the filibuster, Mr. Schumer will start changing the rules as early as Wednesday night. Success in changing the rules will require the support of all 50 Democrats and independents, as well as a decisive vote from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Understand the U.S. voting rights battle
Why is the right to vote now a problem? In 2020, as a result of the pandemic, millions of people took part in early voting in person or by mail, especially among Democrats. Inspired by Donald Trump’s false claims about mail-in ballots in hopes of canceling the election, the Republican Party has imposed a slew of new voting restrictions.
But Mr. Manchin, who has voiced support for the talking filibuster, said again on Tuesday that he would not support partisan rule-change efforts.
“I just don’t see how you can break a rule to make a rule,” Mr. Manchin told reporters ahead of the meeting.
The Freedom to Vote Act includes a series of proposals to set nationwide ballot access standards aimed at reversing a wave of new state restrictions. This would require a minimum of 15 consecutive days of early voting and that all voters be able to apply to vote by mail. The measure also introduces new automatic voter registration programs and will make Election Day a national holiday. It’s a narrower version of the law that the Democrats introduced early last year, but it’s been revised to satisfy Mr Manchin, who said the original bill was too broad and pushed for a provision requiring voters to show some form of identification. personality.
The measure, named after Representative John Lewis, a civil rights icon who died in 2020, will restore parts of the historic Voting Rights Act weakened by Supreme Court rulings. Among the provisions was one requiring jurisdictions with a history of discrimination to obtain prior approval – or “prior clearance” – from the Justice Department or federal courts in Washington before changing their voting rules.
When the debate began, Democrats and Republicans took the floor to try to defend their positions even if the measure likely failed. Republicans have reiterated their deep insult at Mr. Biden’s speech in Atlanta last week, in which he likened the bill’s opponents to notorious Southern racists like Bull Connor and George Wallace of Alabama.
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, noted that New York voters last year rejected proposals to simplify ballot voting.
“If the Majority Leader continues to call Republican states that restrict voting Jim Crow 2.0, is he going to go to Times Square and call his voters Jim Crow 2.0?” Mr Sullivan asked.
Democrats said Senate Republicans were looking the other way as southern states sought to restrict access to the vote after Democrats won the presidency and Senate majority under 2020 voting rules that were introduced in some states due to the pandemic .
“We Democrats cannot sit back and let 2020 be the last free and fair election in our country,” said Senator Mazi K. Hirono, Democrat of Hawaii. “If we don’t protect the right to vote, we won’t have democracy. It’s so simple – it’s reality.”
Some activists urged the Senate not to end the debate too quickly and engage Republicans in a protracted fight, noting that supporters of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 forced opponents to filibuster for almost 60 days before it was violated.
“The Senate shouldn’t spend a couple of days on this battle and then move on,” said Fred Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21. He said Democrats “should get supporters of state laws on voter suppression and election sabotage to engage in talking filibuster and trying to make their case.”


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Message from the Dean
Welcome to Upstate, I’m Hugh Bonner, dean of the College of Health Professions.
We are probably best known for two of our programs, our Physician Assistant program and our doctor of Physical Therapy program. Along with those two programs, we have nine additional baccalaureate and masters-level programs that we prepare students to become part of the professional world that helps on the healthcare team, to save and improve the lives of our patients and their families.
We have a great success record. We have a 90% graduation rate, and of our graduates, nearly 100% of our students pass the state and national examinations. They get certified to practice in their field. Nearly 100% of them get jobs within their field, and go on to graduate school or medical school, which if they choose to do so that is our great success as well.
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TOKYO POLICE CLUB NEW TOUR & SINGLE
aaamusic | On 25, Aug 2010
“Champ bounces with frenzied guitar riffs, sweet synths, pitter-patter drum beats and saucer-eyed optimism” 8/10 NME
Following the recent release of their glorious second album Champ, a sold out show at London’s Scala and a triumphant appearance at Latitude, Canada’s spiky young 4 piece Tokyo Police Club have just announced a new headline UK tour for November 2010 and a new single Bambi out 27 Sept.
The album Champ sees Tokyo Police Club combine the tautness and excitement of their first mini album A Lesson in Crime with the thoughtfulness evident on full length debut Elephant Shell. With a visceral bite offset by a sweetly oblique lyricism, it harnesses their restless fizz bomb energy to a pop nous that has always been bubbling under the surface. Incidentally, for fans of the beautiful game, its one of Champ’s highlights, Favourite Colour, that you can currently hear sound tracking the goals round up on this season’s Match of the Day.
Check out the video to Bambi here:
The November live dates are as follows:
04 November, Manchester, Ruby Lounge
06 November, Glasgow, King Tuts
08 November, Leeds, Cockpit
09 November, London, Heaven
10 November, Brighton, Audio
Tickets for the tour go on sale this coming Friday, 27th August 2010.


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Vegan Coleslaw. An easy vegan coleslaw recipe that's a perfect side dish for summer parties, potlucks and barbecues. Classic Vegan Coleslaw is the perfect, essential side dish for summer. This coleslaw is made super healthy with my Vegan Mayo.
A quick & easy vegan coleslaw recipe just like what we remember digging into growing up. Especially an amazing Creamy Vegan Coleslaw to pile on top of an awesome BBQ Sandwich? I see that many Vegan Coleslaws out there are based on using some sort of Vegan Mayo. You can have Vegan Coleslaw using 4 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Vegan Coleslaw
- It’s 1/2 of Red cabbage.
- Prepare 1 of Red onion.
- You need 2 of Grated carrots.
- You need 2 1/2 tbsp of Dairy free mayo.
This delicious vegan coleslaw is super simple and all about that gorgeous dressing. Wonderfully creamy and everything you want a coleslaw to be! Coleslaw is my new favorite salad. This vegan coleslaw recipe is simple and cheap to make and totally adaptable to your taste as it's made completely from scratch with no commercial vegan mayonnaise, no cashews, no tofu and no soy.
Vegan Coleslaw instructions
- Grate, or slice depending on taste, the carrots cabbage and onion..
- Add dairy free mayo and mix well.
Although to make coleslaw you just need to chop the veggies and make the dressing, I thought I. This Vegan Coleslaw combines shredded red & green cabbages with grated carrots & onion. Vegan Red Lobster copycat recipe by The Veg Life! Vegan Coleslaw has never been a recipe that I just craved, because I never really craved regular coleslaw. Some how at every picnic or Barbeque it would.

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