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07 August 2008
Mexico City – A new association which will champion the work of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Latin America was launched at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City.
Friends of the Global Fund Latin America will be a leading advocate for programs supported by the Global Fund in Latin America. The Global Fund have until now provided anti-retroviral treatment (ARV) for 100,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and HIV tests and counseling for 4.2 million people in the region.
Friends Latin America is the latest such organization to be established since the Global Fund’s creation in 2002 and joins a network of associations around the world including the United States, Japan, Europe and Africa. None of the Friends’ organizations receives any financial support from The Global Fund.
A high priority for Friends Latin America, which will be based in Bogota, Colombia, is to encourage private sector involvement in the funding of programs supported by the Global Fund.
“I want to get private sector co-investment in Global Fund programs. At the moment there is very limited private sector participation in public health in general and in AIDS programs in particular in this region,” said Wolfgang Munar, a former Colombian Deputy Health Minister and Global Fund director, who will head Friends Latin America.
Friends Latin America will also seek to help countries receiving support from the Global Fund to get the best possible results from the grants that they receive.
The Global Fund has already committed more than US$ 1 billion in grant money for programs to fight the three diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About 1.7 million people were living with HIV/AIDS in the region and approximately 140,000 new HIV infections and 65,000 deaths related to HIV/AIDS were reported in 2007. Tuberculosis is also widespread with some 230,000 new cases and relapses reported in 2006. HIV/TB co-infection is the leading cause of death for people living with HIV/AIDS.
A Colombian health foundation, Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota, will provide administrative and logistical support for the Friends’ association.
To date, the Global Fund has committed US$ 11.4 billion to more than 550 programs in 136 countries to support aggressive interventions against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Programs supported by the Global Fund have provided AIDS treatment for 1.75 million people, TB treatment for 3.9 million people, and by distributing 59 million insecticide-treated bed nets for the prevention of malaria worldwide. The Global Fund provides a quarter of all international financing for AIDS globally, two-thirds of funding for TB and three-quarters for malaria.

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list nettime-free, enraging some people that felt their privacy had been violated.
One could say that nettime was not just a publishing space for announcements or calls for collaboration for art projects, but that a lot of artists used the list as a place to actually let part of their work take shape. The community behind the list and its expectations were the target and/or audience of anything from fake conference announcements to declarations to interventions. The project nettime turned into a public space ‹that was about to happen› for works ‹that were to be› art in the Public Domain 2.0. This ended in a clash between academic theorists (and others) who wished to simply discuss issues around Net criticism and the experimenting artists. The installation of the moderation team plus the complaints about alleged pranks and other ‹strange› emails by artists made almost all net.artists leave nettime at the same time to form their own list [7-11] [EL], after the first nettime meeting in Ljubljana in 1997. The art or not art status of nettime is an ongoing source of confusion. Even if nettime began at an art festival and many of its initial members, including one
of its initiators, were artists, art may be one of the last categories with which the present community wishes to be associated. Recently, however, nettime was asked to be exhibited at the Eyebeam Gallery in New York, and not much later nettime was invited by Ars Electronica to enter a competition for its new digital communities award. Both these invitations led to amusing reactions on the list about the misconceptions outsiders often seem to have about mailing list communities.
Whatever the status of nettime is, it is clear that most participants are suspicious of an art context, if they do not shun it outright, as is implicit in a response by Becker to one of my e-mail interviews: «I have arrived at a mood where I happily confess to my art identity again …. (Indeed I found it at many times a mostly useless attribute, very compromised and misleading of any serious intentions…. But with such growing hostile climate against art practice (and the seemingly rotten image it has on lists like nettime…) I am quite ready to put on this hat again. Better than being a creative industry worker ;-) And while we reclaim the streets and the Net, we might as well

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|The Glenn M. and Edith Averill House was designed and built between 1905 and 1906 on a narrow urban lot at 1113 2nd Avenue SE in the Oak Hill residential neighborhood east of Cedar Rapids' central downtown district. The Oak Hill area is described by Marlys Svendsen: "Originally the name "Oak Hill" was used to describe the entire southeastern section of Cedar Rapids. The name first appears on the subdivision platted in 1857 by S.D. and Sarah Carpenter. Tradition has it that the name resulted from the presence of several varieties of oak trees native to the area." (Svendsen, Section E, Page 8) The Averill's lived in the house until1913 when they moved into a new home on their linn County farm and rented out their home on 2"d Avenue SE . In 1924 it was sold to the Phi Alpha Pi fraternity, after whic.h it was used for residential apartments, and more recently had been used by several different businesses. Very few changes were made to the house to accommodate these different uses however and the original interior layout, materials, cabinets and fireplaces remain. In 2011 it was purchased, along with other houses in the area, by St. Lukes Hospital for construction of the P.C.I. Medical Pavilion . The house was slated for demolition when the current owner purchased it and, after obtaining preliminary approval from the National Park Service, moved it to a compatible lot on 4th Avenue SE, just six blocks to the south and west from its original location. The house has been rehabilitated following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The Averill House was designed by the local Cedar Rapids firm of Josselyn and Taylor, a partnership described as "one of the first major modern architectural firms in Iowa" (Shank, Page 90}. The house is a good example of late 19th and early 20th century American residential architecture with a mixture of details from several different architectural styles of the day. It is one of the few remaining homes in Cedar Rapids designed by the firm of Josselyn and Taylor.


Pensions: lower guarantees for the sake of stability
Presidential Decree No 389 of September 3rd, 2013 envisages that as of January 1st, 2014, the right to a retirement pension by age or seniority will be granted only if Social Security Fund payments have been made for at least 10 years. Currently the limit is 5 years.
The state does not dare to carry out a full-scale pension reform, but negative demographic trends and decreased pension fund revenues are forcing the authorities to reduce social guarantees for the retired. In the short-term, the said amendments will help the state to maintain the level of pension payments acceptable for the majority at the cost of marginalized groups, which will be excluded from the state support programmes.
The Belarusian authorities’ actions imply that it has become more challenging to fill the pension fund. According to the World Bank forecast, Belarus’ pension fund deficit may occur as early as 2014 due to the aging population. The Belarusian authorities have made similar assessments in the 2011 – 2015 National Demographic Security Programme. However, with 2015 being the year of presidential elections, the country’s leadership cannot afford a pension fund deficit or unpopular measures, since pensioners make up the core electorate of the incumbent president.
The authorities cannot increase the size of the pension fund contributions; as the current size of the contributions is quite high, this would be an unpopular measure. In Belarus, the amount of social tax is higher than in other CIS countries, making up 34% of the payroll. In Russia, social tax rate is circa 26 %, and in Kazakhstan – 11%.
Fairly large social groups will be affected by lower standards of social guarantees. In July 2013 Prime Minister Myasnikovich said that circa 445,000 working-age people in Belarus “do not work anywhere, do not contribute to the economic development and at the same time enjoy social benefits”. Potentially, with these amendments the government will try to encourage the population to take up legal employment, which in turn will result in increased payments to the Social Security Fund.
Hidden unemployment and ‘shadow’ economy employment issues are periodically addressed by various officials, including Alexander Lukashenko. In July 2013, Prime Minister Myasnikovich proposed to solve this problem by introducing a tax on the unemployed.
In 2013 Belarus’ social state has been consistently shrinking. Economy Minister Snopkov said that in the near future housing tariffs would be increased to 15% of the average consumer basket (currently 7-8% on average). De facto, since August 2013 the preferential housing loans programme has been suspended (the programme had been malfunctioning since the 2011 crisis). In education, fee-based services are expanding. Extra-curricular activities at secondary schools have been fee-based since February 2013. In addition, Economy Minister Nikolai Snopkov also said that in 2014 the government planned to stop regulating bread and prices of other products.
Most recently, Lukashenko proposed to introduce an exit fee of USD 100 for those who travel abroad. This proposal is unlikely to become a reality, but it drives the population’s attention from significantly reduced social benefits.
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Yves, one of the most illustrious prelates who ever filled the episcopal throne of Chartres, confined himself principally to the interior adornment of the cathedral.
As Maximina did not usually care much for the adornment of her person, the elegance which she now displayed made her look truly brilliant.
At Baltimore there was a dinner, and the city council asked the visitor to sit for a picture by Peale for the adornment of the council room.
The rooms were small and simply furnished, the chief adornment being portraits of the General and his friends, though later was added the familiar painting of Mrs. Jackson.
How often had he dreamed in bygone years of what he would do for the restoration and adornment of the beautiful old house, and how he and his mother would live there in peace and happiness!
His scarf was of white silk fringed with gold, and his only adornment was a cravat of fine lace, fastened with a diamond clasp.
Naturally, the monk-artist executed works for the adornment of his own convent.
He had vast designs for the adornment of Rome, and immediately employed Raphael in the decoration of the first of the Stanze, or halls of the Vatican, four of which he ornamented with magnificent frescoes before his death.
A look of intense satisfaction passed over the pallid face, as though to her untutored taste this glaring adornment was all that could be desired; then the hands fell, and the lips moved.
More than once had he returned with a black eye, cut lip, or other adornment of a warlike nature; and several milk-pails had been degraded from things of usefulness, by reason of being used as weapons of offence and defence.
After this description of the construction and adornment of the temple the text goes on to narrate how Gudea arranged for its material endowment.
Nor was this all: the best was still lacking, the garland, a bonnet of white flowers with festoons which hung over the ears; a barbaric adornment like those worn by savages at the opera.
Loving, as all rude nations do, so much of art as goes to the adornment of life, they also felt that there was a still higher aim in the enlarged spirit of classic invention.
A jewelled ring was part of the adornment of a bishop when arrayed in full pontificals.
The interested parties point out that men practically wear uniform, that there is hardly any change from year to year in their costume, and that any undue adornment of the male is looked upon as bad form.
He applied these revenues to the support of his army, to his fortifications, sheds, and splendid buildings, to the erection of the stations on the trade roads, and finally to the adornment of the court.
At first the Phenician kings wore the purple robe as the sign of their rank; then it became the adornment of the princes of the East, the priests, the women of high rank, and upper classes.
American ladies are very fond of diamonds; and it is a common thing for one of them to have from ten thousand to twenty thousand or thirty thousand dollars' worth of them as part of the adornment of her pretty person at one time.
If he knew what things she had to do at her own home, and how such an adornment would be in place!
The adornment of these arrows with peacocks' feathers is not to be considered as a mere poetical flourish, for we have sufficient testimony, that such plumage was actually used.
The one accompanied by his dog, is in search of the wild deer; the other has no companion, but is depicted in the act of shooting at a bird; and from the adornment of his girdle, appears to have been no bad marksman.
The heart that is so minded wears adornment without peril; for it wears and does not wear, dances and does not dance, lives well and does not live well.
And these are the secret souls, hidden brides of Christ, but they are rare; for it is hard not to delight in great adornment and parade.
Every bough that is freshly decked by spring seems to feel gladness, and the simple child who was to-day so splendidly dressed was captivated by pleasure in her own beauty, and its costly adornment which delighted her beyond measure.
The Empress's thin face looked particularly small under the mass of natural and artificial adornment which towered above her brow.
All the Spanish accounts of the invasion of Mexico agree in the great abundance of emeralds, both in the adornment of the chiefs and nobles and also in the decoration of the gods, the thrones and the paraphernalia.
It was a small place, fronting a somewhat commonplace square in Notting Hill, but it was to be a miracle of artistic adornment inside.
The painted windows of the Abbey, though mostly modern, are exceedingly rich and beautiful; and I do think that human art has invented no other such magnificent method of adornment as this.
Scott evidently used as much freedom with his natural scenery as he did with his historic incidents; and he could have made nothing of either one or the other if he had been more scrupulous in his arrangement and adornment of them.
There is a lack of poetic adornment in the style quite as conspicuous as the lack of reflection and moralizing in the matter.
The concealment of this natural adornment gave to her countenance a sort of conventual severity; but its features were grave and noble.
Glad rags" is supposed to buoyantly describe such attire as, by its freshness or elegance of style, is rendered a suitable adornment for festive occasions or loftier leisure moments.
It made no effort to wreathe itself with chaplets of elegance; it was beautifully unaware that such adornment was necessary.
Better dressed, and washed, and shaved, he might make a tolerable adornmentto a hotel door, or even reach the dignity of a bar-keeper or an usher at a theatre.
The scene on the avenue will be alway remembered as the only occasion on which that great thoroughfare was a real adornment to the seat of government.

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Producer Ryan Murphy donated $10 million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where his son Ford Theodore Miller Murphy has been treated for pediatric cancer over the last two years.
“Today at the hospital we are donating a wing in tribute to Ford and our family is making a gift of $10 million dollars so that other children can experience the love and care of this exceptional facility,” Murphy wrote Monday on Instagram.
The “American Horror Story” and “Glee” producer made the announcement as he marked Ford’s 4th birthday. The post, which featured a photo of the youngster riding a pony, revealed the child’s history with neuroblastoma and detailed the life-saving care he’d received at the children’s hospital.
Sarah Silverman said Louis C.K. used to masturbate in front of her, but only when she gave him permission.
In an interview with Howard Stern on his SiriusXM radio show on Monday, Silverman discussed her friendship with C.K. and how as young comics they sometimes let their “freak flags fly” together.
“When we were kids and he asked if he could masturbate in front of me, sometimes I’d go ‘… yeah, I want to see that! It’s like science!’” said Silverman. But “sometimes I’d be like ‘… no, gross’ and we’d get pizza.”
Amy Schumer is pregnant with her first child — but she’d rather you focus on the midterm election.
The “I Feel Pretty” star, 37, who married chef Chris Fischer in February, announced the pregnancy on journalist Jessica Yellin’s Instagram page Monday by burying the lead at the end of her list of voting recommendations for the website News Not Noise.
Revisiting her role of Laurie Strode for the first time since 2002’s “Halloween: Resurrection,” Curtis wasn’t above a little bragging about how well her latest film performed with an allegedly (we’ve seen pictures and are skeptical) 59-year-old actress in the lead role.
It was only a matter of time before Pete Davidson turned his breakup with singer Ariana Grande into stand-up fodder.
The “Saturday Night Live” star appeared at Largo at the Coronet in West Hollywood on Saturday for Judd Apatow’s Judd & Pete for America event, a voter benefit for Swing Left. There, the comedian quickly addressed the elephant in the room: him.
Davidson, who has previous joked about his father’s death on 9/11, confirmed and somewhat elaborated on the split, poking fun at his current living situation and his much-maligned Grande-inspired tattoos.
Actor Chris Hemsworth showcased his brand of Aussie hospitality this weekend — and perhaps the perks of being a loaded celebrity.
The “Bad Times at the El Royale” star used a private helicopter for some good when he and trainer pal Luke Zocchi picked up a street-side hitchhiker and dropped him off in Byron Bay, where they were heading to surf. (Hemsworth is also building a gargantuan home there.)
“Picked up a hitchhiker, wasn’t a serial killer which we were stoked about,” Hemsworth wrote Sunday on Instagram, sharing a video detailing the fortunate sequence of events.
“Hellboy” actress Selma Blair turned to Instagram on Saturday to reveal to the world that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
What began as a caption lauding costume designer Allisa Swanson on Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi series “Another Life” quickly revealed itself to be so much more as Blair expounded on all the ways that Swanson assists her with the minutiae of getting dressed.
“She carefully gets my legs in my pants, pulls my tops over my head, buttons my coats and offers her shoulder to steady myself,” Blair explains before revealing why. “I have #multiplesclerosis.”

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Was she really 132? World's 'oldest ever person' Antisa Khvichava dies in remote Georgian village
A Georgian woman who claimed to be 132-years-old - making her the world’s oldest human being ever - has died.
Antisa Khvichava claimed to have been born on 8 July 1880, and had a Soviet-era passport and documentation to that effect, but her age was contested and never officially proven.
She lived in the remote village of Sachino, in north-west Georgia, with her 42-year-old grandson and claimed to have retired from her job as a tea and corn picker in 1965 when she was 85.
Mrs Khvichava claimed to be just 10-years younger than Russia’s first communist leader Vladimir Lenin, and to have been born a year before the death of the celebrated Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky....
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FIRST LOOK: New Rose City entrance set for traffic
THE final countdown toward completion of Rose City Shoppingworld is well and truly on.
From Monday morning, shoppers will be able to start using the brand new carpark with its Fitzroy St entry finally complete.
The 160 new parking spots will ease congestion in the existing carpark according to Rose City Shoppingworld marketing manager Louise de Lissa.
"During peak times it can be hard to find a spot down there," she said.
"This new underground carpark is going to add a whole new level of ease and convenience for shoppers."
The new ramp off Fitzroy St is accessible to westbound traffic only.
Traffic controllers will be in attendance on Monday to assist motorists navigate the new additions to the development.
Once in the new carpark, all traffic must exit through to the Guy St exit.
Mrs de Lissa said opening the new entrance will help orient shoppers prior to the opening of Coles on April 7.
"This is a very exciting step in the development," she said.
"It's going to open up that whole area, and introduce the shoppers to the speciality stores in the area, as well as the new stores that are on the way.
"Within a few weeks of Coles opening their doors, the cafe on Fitzroy St will open, as well as the three other new shops in that area.
"One new shop has a fantastic space, and it's something we don't have in Warwick, which is going to be great."
Coles will have in-store activities and the whole centre will enjoy a carnival atmosphere all day. The Bread Factory is set to open on March 26 and the barber shop is getting closer with shop fit-out happening currently.
Two more vacant stores in the centre will be filled in the next month as well, with tenants confirmed.
Mrs de Lissa said the new mall will be the setting for school holidays activities.
"The Warwick Potters are coming in to run classes, it's going to be a lot of fun."


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I am not able to do a MOPAC minimization on some models.
There is a hard-coded heavy atom (non-Hydrogen) limit in CS MOPAC, due to the amount of memory required to run a MOPAC calculation over 60 heavy atoms. The amount of memory required for a CS MOPAC job each time you add a heavy atom to the model increases exponentially, not linearly. The heavy atom limit in the latest version of Chem3D Windows is 120 and 60 for Chem3D Mac. In Chem3D 4.0 Mac and Windows, the limit is 60.
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What is diabetes distress?
The never-ending worry about complications; the carbohydrate counting; the guilt you feel when you skip exercise; the anger you feel because you can’t eat like others. It’s exhausting and stressful, and experts have a name for it: diabetes distress.
The term, coined in the late 1990s, is gaining attention. Both the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) featured presentations on distress at their 2014 annual meetings, and it was addressed in two major international studies. Distress is a normal reaction to the stresses and strains of managing a progressive, chronic disease like diabetes. It’s the constant sense of burden or defeat you can’t seem to shake.
Distress is not depression, which is a clearly defined psychiatric disorder. For a diagnosis of clinical depression, a person must have at least five of nine symptoms for at least two weeks and have difficulty functioning as usual. People often use the term “depressed” as a synonym for feeling blue or stressed, but depression is more than that.
“You couldn’t live with diabetes and not experience what I used to call depression. It never occurred to me to use the word “distress,’ ” says Kate Cornell, who has lived with type 2 diabetes for a decade. Kate’s distress can be triggered by several things, such as feeling deprived by being unable to eat certain foods or getting a high blood sugar reading after a healthful meal.
Distress doesn’t discriminate
People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have similar levels of distress, but the sources and complexities may be different, says Lawrence Fisher, Ph.D., of the University of California, San Francisco. Fisher and his colleagues developed a specific questionnaire for health care providers to diagnose diabetes distress.
People with type 1 tend to have more a complex regimen to follow, more volatile blood sugar levels to track, and diagnosis at a younger age, adding up to more years of dealing with the condition. Karen Graffeo, of Fairfield County, Connecticut, has lived with type 1 for 35 years. “You’ve got this unrelenting disease to manage the rest of your life. You can’t even celebrate the victory of a few good glucose results, because you know the next crisis looms ahead. It’s hard not to let the stress pile up and get you down.”
For people living with type 2, Fisher says there can be a burdensome stigma associated with the condition. “It’s hard to get emotional support when the outside world’s attitude is you’ve brought this on yourself,” he says. Kate agrees: “People with type 2 diabetes can be painted as fat and lazy, a depiction that lays blame at my feet and plays with my head,” she says.
In contrast, a 2014 survey conducted by dQ&A, a diabetes research company, asked a panel of 5,000 people in the U.S.: Does having diabetes come with social stigma? Type 1s were the most likely to answer yes; type 2s on intensive therapy regimens, such as multiple daily insulin injections, were close behind, says Richard Wood, founder and CEO of dQ&A. “People with self-reported poor control or excess weight were also more likely to report guilt, shame, blame, isolation, and embarrassment,” he says.

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PM accused of economic complacency
Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of complacency over the his economic policy during prime minister's questions on 11 September 2013.
Both sides welcomed the announcement that unemployment fell 7.7% between May and July to 2.487 million, and that the number of people claiming job seekers allowance had was at its lowest level since February 2009.
However Labour leader Ed Miliband accused the government of "total complacency and total hubris, at a time when even today unemployment is rising in half of the country."
"After all, it was the chancellor who choked off the recovery and now wants to come out and claim credit for it."
Mr Milliband accused the government of not doing enough to tackle rises in the cost of living, and claimed real wages were an average of £1500 lower than when the prime minister came to power.
"For 38 out of the 39 months he has been prime minister, living standards for working people have gone down, not up", Mr Miliband said.
Mr Cameron admitted that the cost of living needed to be lowered, but that "the only way to help sustainable is deliver growth in the economy - and we are - to keep interest rates and mortgage rates low - and we are - and to cut people's taxes by raising the personal allowance."
At the start of the debate both sides paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York in on the 12th anniversary of the event.


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Lindsey is originally from New York and has lived in Vancouver since August 2019. She is an Expressive Arts therapist/facilitator, Children's Musician, and theatre artist.
Throughout her life she gained experience as a teaching artist working with children in creative settings, often taking part in the magic of introducing young children to theatre, art and music for the first time.
She holds formal training in theatre arts and received her BFA from Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts. Her theatre background brings a strong sense of play to all she does. Her love for the arts and its supportive impact on others led her to study Expressive Arts Therapy.
She completed her certification through the Vancouver School of Healing Arts and is now a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. Currently she is working towards a Masters Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Minor in Psychology.
Through arts and music she supports the play relationship within families and encourages a child's natural sense of imagination and curiosity.


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Maleficent dress up Game Detail:
Have you ever heard of Maleficent? She is the negative character in the story of Sleeping Beauty. But she was not always evil, she was just... not like everyone else. Maybe if she had a different look her story and Aurora's might have turn out otherwise. So help her look beautiful in this amazing dress up game. Start with her hair that can have a funky new style. You can give it a natural color and put it in a bun or curl it, or you can make it look trendy and interesting in two colors. Mix and match tops and bottoms until you find the right outfit. Or you can go ahead and choose a dress. Her clothes should not necessarily be black, they could also be pink. Choose some boots or pretty shoes and a royal head-wear as accessories. And a magical staff of course. Have a great time!
How to play Maleficent dress up:
Use mouse to play this game.

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NYLON – Multiple police agencies are conducting an ongoing investigation into the death of a woman inside a Perry apartment as of Saturday evening.
According to New York State Police, they are investigating the death of a 33-year-old woman.
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Neighbors’ conflicting speculations as to the woman’s identity and the circumstances or cause of her death are inconclusive.
New York State Police posted the following press release to their website:
“The Perry Police in conjunction with the New York State Police are investigating the death of a 33 year old female who was found deceased in her residence on Borden Ave in the Village of Perry this morning. The circumstances of her death are still unknown and under investigation at this time. The Wyoming County District Attorney’s Office is also assisting in the matter.”
According to our news partner 13WHAM, a 911 call came in at about 9:15 a.m. on Saturday for a cardiac arrest at a home on Borden Avenue.
Traffic has been reopened on Borden Avenue and neighbors have returned home.
However, State Police say the house itself is part of an apartment building that has since been evacuated.
Police have obtained a search warrant and entered the home.
The investigation is being completed by Perry Police and the Wyoming County District Attorney’s Office.
Continue to follow the GeneseeSun.com as more details become available.
NYLON is the New York Local Online News section of the GeneseeSun.com, dedicated to uniting communities outside of Livingston County.
UPDATE: State Police told neighbors that the death was ‘non-accidental.’


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A GROUP of former whistle-blowers on Monday urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to drop former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado from its Witness Protection Program (WPP).The Whistleblowers Association of the Philippines, led by Sandra Cam, also called for an investigation on the reported involvement of Mercado in harboring former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes and his brother, former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes, who went into hiding when they were tagged as brains in the January 2011 killing of broadcaster Gerry Ortega.Cam said their group would prefer that the Senate or the House of Representatives would lead the probe, casting doubts on the impartiality of a DOJ-led investigation.“We are calling for his [Mercado’s] expulsion from the WPP because, as far as I know sa WPP, hindi dapat gumagamit ng cell phone ang witnesses. Dapat tanggalin si Mercado, because he was aiding and communicating with a fugitive [Reyes],” Cam told reporters in the DOJ.Mercado is under WPP coverage owing to his testimony in the Senate on corruption allegations against Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and his family.Mercado has accused the Binays of alleged overpricing in the Makati City Hall Building II and anomalous deals in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, of which Binay is the president.Cam claimed having reliable information to back claims made by the National Police about the communication between Mercado and the Reyes brothers, while the two were in hiding.Reports said the National Police had retrieved call data and short message service (SMS) records of the Reyes brothers communicating with their associates, one of whom was Mercado, while hiding in Thailand.The Reyes brothers allegedly slipped out of the country in March 2012, a few days before arrest warrants were issued against them.The two reportedly flew to Vietnam, with Joel Reyes supposedly using a fake passport under the name “Joseph Lim Pe.”The brothers were arrested two weeks ago in Phuket, Thailand.They were deported to the Philippines on September 25, and are now detained at the Puerto Princesa City Jail in Palawan.“May process iyan bago makagamit ang isang witness ng phone, dapat humingi ng permission sa guwardiya. So does it mean, pinayagan siya [Mercado] ng DOJ? Paanong kahit nasa Senado siya, nako-contact siya ng Reyes brothers,” Cam asked.The Reyes brothers’ case was among the instances cited by Cam in which the DOJ had allegedly displayed a “double standard” in dealing with individuals seeking admission to the WPP.Last Thursday Cam reiterated that the Reyes brothers’ three-year evasion from arrest was a “very concrete example of the double standard” of Justice Secretary Leila M. de Lima, whom Cam pointed out was a former election lawyer of Joel Reyes.Cam said neither the DOJ nor the National Bureau of Investigation did anything to track down the Reyes brothers.“It was people from the National Police who found the Reyes brothers. Hindi totoo na nag-surrender sila… they were arrested. They were already in surveillance, not by the NBI, but by the National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group,” she said.The camp of Binay, through its Spokesman for Political Affairs Rico Quicho, had already urged the DOJ to remove Mercado from the WPP if an investigation by the agency would prove he communicated with the Reyes brothers while they were on the run.Asked how Mercado and the Reyeses came to know each other, Cam said the men were known in the cockfighting circuit.“Joel Reyes and Vice Mayor Mercado have the same vice, sabong. They are sabongero. They are politicians who always gamble in sabong…. It’s public knowledge na kahit kristo [bet takers] ng sabungan, kilala sila,” Cam said.Cam said if de Lima would not remove Mercado from the WPP, she hoped the justice secretary’s successor would.De Lima on Monday announced that she would step down on October 12, after the Liberal Party (LP) has confirmed her inclusion in its senatorial slate for 2016 elections.The LP will announce its senatorial lineup on Friday.


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(HOST) The health care reform debate has dominated the news this month. But in commentator Barrie Dunsmore’s opinion, Americans remain more confused and uncertain than ever – and this is a bad omen for more than health care.
(DUNSMORE) It was to be expected. It’s difficult to have a debate about proposed health care reform when there is no specific health care plan to debate. One House committee has passed its proposals, as has one Senate committee. But other committees have different ideas. And once each chamber has passed its version, both bills will have to be reconciled into one.
So, although we know most of the concepts that are being discussed, we don’t know yet what final form the legislation will take. What we’ve been witnessing this month is a very nasty fight between those who want certain things in the actual reform bill – and those who are trying to torpedo the whole idea of reform. That latter group now seems to have the edge.
They have done so with the tactics of fear and falsehood. Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been in the forefront of this campaign by charging that her aging parents and her Down Syndrome baby, and this is her exact quote, "…will have to stand in front of Obama’s death panel." Immediately the right-wing echo chamber of Rush Limbaugh, Matt Drudge and Fox News took up the "death panel" chant, while very few Republican leaders had the courage to challenge this calumny and in some cases even nodded their agreement with it.
The notion that Obama’s reform plans include a death panel – a term which conjures up the image of handicapped children and old people being euthanized – is outrageous. But it’s also been contagious. It’s what is known by master propagandists as the big lie. People on Medicare, and I am one of them, are of course concerned about how the new reform plan will affect their coverage. The intent of the big lie is to feed pensioners’ anxieties to include fear, not just of death panels, but of all aspects of reforming the system.
Among the many troubling aspects of this episode is the apparent impotence of most of the mainstream media’s real effort to debunk the death panel charge. As Howard Kurtz, the media critic of the Washington Post, put it, "They tried to perform last rites on the ludicrous claim about President Obama’s death panels, telling Sarah Palin, in effect, you’ve got to quit making things up. But it didn’t matter. The story refused to die."
Recent opinion polls bear that out. An NBC poll found that 45 percent of those surveyed believed health care reform would allow the government to cut off care for the elderly. Among FOX News viewers that number rose to 75%.
It’s hard to have a debate on an important issue when facts or the truth do not matter. This transcends the question of health care reform and may apply next to climate change. When large numbers of people are effectively saying – don’t confuse me with the facts; my mind is made up – that gives blatantly deceitful opponents of any kind of reform a distinct advantage.

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Loki Episode 3: Biggest Takeaways From “Lamentis”
[SPOILER ALERT: The following contains spoilers for Episode 3 of Loki on Disney+]
Loki Episode 3 begins with Loki and Sylvie in the TVA, so close to coming face to face with the Time-Keepers. Then they’re not. Moments before Ravonna Renslayer and a couple of Minutemen capture the variants, Loki uses Sylvie’s stolen TemPad to escape. Unluckily for them, they’re transported to Lamentis-1, just hours before the moon colony’s apocalypse.
“Lamentis” is the shortest episode to date, and the variant duo spends most of it stuck together — they’re fighting each other and then they’re working together — with no progress at all made to escape the doomed fate of Lamentis-1. But that’s not to say there weren’t a few exciting, noteworthy moments for us to discuss.
Here are the biggest takeaways from Loki Episode 3 in order from least to most shocking revelations.
There Are Lots of TemPad Technical Difficulties
Now we know those cool TVA time teleportation gadgets are called TemPads. We also know how much Loki loves to fiddle with them. (Remember the excruciatingly annoying time loop he put Hunter B-15 through?)
So, it comes as no surprise to see the Prankster God steal Sylvie’s own stolen TemPad. At first, it seems like Loki’s quick thinking is for the best. Who knows? Renslayer and the Minutemen could have captured the variants a moment later. However, very quickly after their escape, the Loki variants realize the TemPad’s batteries are dead. They’ll have to find a major energy source to charge them.
In normal circumstances, a dead TemPad on screen is as useful as a dead phone, but Episode 3 revolves around finding a way to charge it and makes it vital to the storyline. Thus begins Loki and Sylvie’s plan to find an energy source large enough to power the time travel device. But things only go from bad to worse when Loki’s antics get him thrown out of a train which results in the total destruction of the TemPad.
“Lamentis” ends with the variants attempting to escape the moon colony’s impending apocalypse. After witnessing classist evacuation plans and then being ejected from the train, their options rapidly run out. They attempt to make their way onto an escape shuttle but this effort doesn’t pan out either. The episode concludes as Loki and Sylvie watch that same ark blow up right before their eyes.
Now what? Next week’s episode will be a fun one. Can’t wait to see what these two mischievous Lokis have up their sleeve.
Love Is Something Neither Variant Knows
Marvel isn’t known for romance. There are couples in the MCU, of course, but love has never been the focal point of its superhero films and series. So, it was especially jarring when Sylvie and Loki’s conversation in the train veered from verbal sparring to pondering the definition of love.
What is love? Sylvie guesses that love is hate, but Loki takes his time and eventually says, “Love is a dagger. It’s a weapon to be wielded far away or up close. You can see yourself in it. It’s beautiful, until it makes you bleed,” says Loki. “But ultimately, when you reach for it …” to which Sylvie responds, “It isn’t real.”
Neither variant has experienced love. Neither understands it. Sylvie explains that she has had a “long-distance relationship” during her time travels, and each Loki tells the other they’ve had relationships with both princesses and princes.
It’s canon now, folks. Loki is both genderfluid and bisexual. This was one of the biggest bombshells of the episode (although, it has been canon both in the comics and in the Norse mythology the character is based on). Director Kate Herron explained in a tweet, “From the moment I joined @LokiOfficial it was very important to me, and my goal, to acknowledge Loki was bisexual.” She continued, “It is a part of who he is and who I am too.”
Now we’re left to wonder if we’ll see either Loki find love.
Sylvie Has Had a Much Different Past than Loki
Speaking of bombshells, after last week’s Lady Loki reveal, we were hoping for more clarity on her identity. Many of us who believe (and maybe still do) that the TVA’s most-wanted variant is actually Enchantress, were waiting for confirmation in Episode 3. That didn’t happen.
Sylvie’s identity is still suspicious, but we did learn key things about her background: She was also adopted by Odin but unlike Loki, who spent most of his life in the dark about this, Sylvie knew she was adopted sooner than Loki did. Another difference in their upbringing is their mother, Frigga. Sylvie’s mother must have died much earlier than Loki’s because Sylvie says she hardly remembers her.
We can only wonder how much this changed her as a person — Frigga was a good influence on Loki. Without someone like that around, Sylvie could be a darker, more morally corrupt version of our Loki. We already see how Frigga’s absence impacted Sylvie’s magic (she doesn’t know it like Loki which explains why her powers are different). What else did it affect?
The TVA Agents Are Variants
While we didn’t get clarity on Sylvie’s identity, we did get another major revelation: All TVA employees are variants. It’s no coincidence that Mobius has a fondness for the ’90s and Jet Skis. The Time-Keepers did not create their workers. That was a lie. These workers simply have had their minds wiped clean.
We see the previous life of Hunter C-20 at the start of the episode. She and Sylvie share margaritas at a bar. It’s a memory from her non-TVA life, one that Sylvie uses to manipulate to reveal the location of the Time-Keepers.
With this bombshell, we can see why Hunter C-20 was so rattled in Episode 2, muttering “It’s real. It’s real,” repeatedly then almost begging to go home. It isn’t the TVA she wants to return to but her old life before she was deemed a time variant who needed her memories suppressed.
It’s a huge revelation. The first proof that the Time-Keepers are not what we expect. What else are they lying about?
What did you think about Episode 3 of Loki? Which revelation was the biggest? Let Your Geek Sideshow and let us know your thoughts in the comments!


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Why is tradition almost always confused with culture? I often hear people talking about “Indian culture” and I wonder if that really means anything at all. Indian culture? Can a concept as vast as culture be nationalised? Culture is innate. Each individual has their own unique culture. There is nothing indianness about wanting to respect your parents. If you open your eyes there are enough westerners who treat their elders with respect and many indians who don’t. Therefore it depends more on the individual than the nationality.
My guess is that what people refer to as indian culture, is almost always oneor more of our traditional values which we carry forward from ancient times.A lot of these traditions were made in times very different from ours and have become out of date in today’s age. Some are still holding strong.
Conflict arises when people who are misguided into believing that following a traditional practice will affirm patriotism towards a nation insist on hanging on to the medieval concepts.
To illustrate with an example, I would like to take up the concept of an Indian Marriage. In today’s world, our stories are not much different from other global love stories. Boy meets girl.Girl meets boy. They fall in love and get married with their parent’s approval and involvement. Simple? Not.
Complexities arise when we try to add “indianness” to the marriage.
1.The girl’s parents have to formally go to the boy’s parents pretending to ask for the boy’s hand.
2.The girl’s parents would have to bear all expenses of the marriage.
Then: In older times, marrying a girl off was considered a reponsibility and and a girl’s father had to look for suitable matches. Naturally, since he is the one who has to take care of the “responsibility”, he goes to the prospective groom’s home with an invitation and he bears all expenses.
Now: Two people fall in love. They want to get married with their parent’s blessings. Where is the need for going through all this charade? Think about it: Is this indianness or mindless-ness?
Secondly, I have a huge problem with the notion of ” beti: paraya dhan”. A girl is married into another family. She has to leave one family and go belong to the other. Another ancien tradition that we refuse to let go off. Every modern shaadi has a long tearful “Vidayee” where tears are induced into each individual keeping this thought process as the base. While I can understand how this held a considerable amount of truth in the past, what I cannot understand is why we refuse to move on.
Then: A girl lived with her parents till she was of a marriagable age. It was then that a suitable match was found, who lived with his parents in their house. So our girl had to leave one set of parents and go live with the other. Then she was married into other family. She belonged to her new set of parents. Makes sense.
Now: A girl gets modern education. In many cases she moves out of her parent’s house to get higher education or to work in a different city. Now she is getting married with someone she wants to , who is not living with his parents. Nothing much changes except the fact that she can officially live with the person she wanted to be with. The bonus is that she is getting to know a new set of family. She has two set of parents now and mind you, so does the guy. They both have two families and they belong to all of them. Where is the need for propagating the ancient belief that the girl leaves her own folks and loses her individuality to another family? Is it indianness to turn the whole festive mood that dominates a marriage ceremony into a morose crying marathon just because we can’t let go off medieval belief systems?
A modern girl who leaves the wedding stage laughing is as much indian as the one who leaves drowned in tears. The difference is not the nationality but their individual innate cultures. The laughing girl is happy because she thinks she has added new people into her world, the crying one thinks she is leaving the people most important to her, behind.
Being an indian is a lot more than hanging on to old traditions.Knowing them and learning as to why they were in place at a certain point of time will make us wiser. Appreciating our rich history and the set of values will add to our insight.
But not knowing when to let go off them will hold us back.Confusing them with “Indian culture” would degrade our individualities and push us into oblivion.


When you think about the biggest risk to your company, what comes to mind? A data breach is probably high among concerns, and there’s good reason:this year alone, the Center for Strategic and International Studies identified 16 significant cyberattacks around the world, leaking hundreds of thousands of records.
What about a breach in your supply chain? Natural disasters, factory fires, rising tariffs, geopolitical issues and disease epidemics can all threaten your logistics network. Do you have a plan in place to respond in the event of significant disruption? If so, when was the last time you dusted it off and tested it?
Supply chain risk mitigation is more than sourcing. It requires an understanding of supply and demand. You need to be able to maintain continuity across your networks. If you don’t have backup plans and network strategies in place, one slip could jeopardize your entire business.
Mapping direct risks to your supply chain
Every supply chain has risks, regardless of how well it is planned. In the past five years, we’ve seen multiple threats to the global supply chain, ranging from natural disasters to labor disruptions.
Some of those issues are easier to prepare for than others. When union members across West Coast freight terminals walked off their jobs in 2015, indicators were present. Nine months of contentious negotiations, led to public jabs thrown by both sides, and ultimately, a work stoppage. In this situation, companies had time to make plans and consider alternative ports of entry. Without those preparations, there’s a risk of being affected by the $2 billion in lost productivity a full shutdown can cause daily.
Other situations are impossible to foresee. When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Houston, widespread flooding damaged homes and threatened lives. Factories were forced to shut down, only opening as part of the massive cleanup efforts. For some businesses, this created two problems: The disaster created a spiked demand for cleaning and construction supplies, but crippled local availability to produce them.
In these situations, do you have alternate network maps available to identify where you need to ramp-up production? Do you have a secondary port identified to support your inbound shipments? Without a smart contingency plan, you not only risk losing inventory – you put in jeopardy your operational success as a whole.
Supply chain lessons learned in the Marine Corps
While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps I learned military logistics strategies that have been integral to global success. Among the supply chain support available to the Marines is the Maritime Pre-Positioning Force. Today, two ship squadrons – one in the Indian Ocean, and one in the South Pacific – stand ready to provide necessary combat support. If a Marine expeditionary brigade is deployed anywhere in the world, these ships can quickly drop all the equipment and supplies they would need for up to 30 days.
The MPF is one of many tools Marines have to ensure operational victory. Logistical strength also comes from the chain of command: Generals communicate goals to senior officers, who create multiple plans and execution strategies. A plan of attack goes to junior officers, who work with the non-commissioned officer brigade to map out an execution path. The NCOs are then empowered to enact the plan with platoons and squads, while changing and adapting to the developing situation.
There should be a direct alignment between your organization’s chain of command and your supply chain. If you have multiple strategies in place and can execute on any given one in the event of disruption, you can set up for operational success.
Using military intelligence in risk mitigation
As illustrated, the military does logistics very well. When thinking about that supply chain, we broke it down to three key needs: beans, bullets and bandages. Those items summarize our critical needs for success. Without food, we would run out of sustenance and the strength to fight. Without ammunition, we would have no means of defense and advance. And without bandages, we wouldn’t be able to self-care and prepare for the next wave.
Because these three items were crucial, the supply chain for each was diversified, so that we could always source them. Think about how that reflects in your logistics network. If you can’t access a key component for your flagship product, what would you do to ensure production doesn’t stop?
We experienced this risk process with a large Consumer Packaged Goods client that was considering a new location on the U.S. Gulf Coast. By incorporating hurricane strike probabilities at different locations, the site identified was 200 miles away from the “optimal cost” solution when risk was considered. In addition, by running sensitivities, we were able to identify the optimal secondary sourcing locations in case of a shut down.
It’s important to know how your supply chain is prepared with the essentials for success. Although your company may not survive on beans, bullets and bandages, there are components and pieces that you can’t live without. As you plan your network design and consider options and scenarios, consider the following questions:
- Are active contingency plans in place?
If you don’t have an active plan to circumnavigate crises in your supply chain, you don’t have mastery over it. Before another international disruption takes place, it’s important to take down the binders with contingency plans and simulate alternate sourcing scenarios. If you train for an emergency, you are empowered to execute when it happens.
- Can you prioritize the most urgent needs at every supply chain node?
When supply and inventory are threatened, you need the ability to prioritize customers and orders. This requires intelligence at every supply chain node: source, distribution center and end client. By creating a plan for every potential point of failure, you can get in front of the situation and drive customer satisfaction through disruption.
- Where do I need operational redundancy?
When you look at the most important items in your supply chain, how are you sourcing them? If you are ordering components from a single lowest-cost supplier, you could be in jeopardy. Although it may cost more in the short term, creating operational redundancy can give you both regional and port independence, ensuring key items don’t get stopped in an emergency.
Any given part of your supply chain may fail not because of stress, but because of the unknown. As we think about all the issues that could occur – from geopolitical conflict, to natural disasters, to labor disputes – your supply chain needs to be optimized regularly for continued mastery.
By utilizing Transportation Insight as a logistics partner, your company can access the software and expertise it takes to keep your network model up to date. Contact us today for a consultation, and learn how we keep your business driving forward.


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Aussie singer Delta Goodrem has been snapped holding hands with fellow pop star Nick Jonas, less than two months after her six year relationship with Brian McFadden came to an end.
Goodrem, 26, was photographed walking out of a Hollywood cinema with the Jonas Brothers star, 18, with the youngster's famed purity ring no-where in sight.
The pair have been spending the last few weeks working on tracks for Goodrem's upcoming album, the Daily Mail reported.
The new couple has not spoken publicly about the date, with Jonas leaving an ambiguous message on Twitter over the weekend.
"I feel so blessed. Had a great weekend," he tweeted.
Goodrem announced the end of her engagement to former Westlife star McFadden on April 1.
She has since found long-awaited recognition in the US when she performed the classic Carole King song Natural Woman on the US Dancing with the Stars.
Goodrem had just an hour to prepare for the performance after UK singer Adele pulled out.
Jonas previously dated teen starlet Miley Cyrus, as well as Les Miserables co-stars Lucie Jones and Samantha Barks.
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Hookahs and the Smoking BanDecember 9th, 2005 by josh farley
The realities imposed by one of the most regulatory smoking bans in the country are now being felt by Washingtonians.
How businesses will react to the ban is yet to be seen. Some proprietors’ entire livelihoods depend entirely upon smoking patrons. Take, for example, the illustrious hookah bar.
First, a little background (if you know the topic, skip down three paragraphs).
In any public place, there’s more smoking inside and no more smoking outside – up to 25 feet, near vents, doors and windows. Law enforcement and the health district insist for now that educating the public to follow the law is the number one priority. But eventually, patrons will be slapped with a $100 fine, though it’s not clear yet what the standard penalty will be.
Smokers and proprietors whose clientele and/or employees enjoy a light on a regular basis are fuming over Initiative 901, a.k.a. the Clean Indoor Air Act, which began Dec. 8.
A vast majority supported than ban, with 63 percent voting for it. For official results, click here.
It has yet to be seen just how these specialty owners will be impacted. They may be able to bank on other products they sell. Or they could close for good. In the case of the hookah bar, it may be the end of a short era.
For background on the hookah care of The Economist, click here.
Some friends and I decided we’d take in what could be our last chance at Zaina, a downtown Seattle hookah bar, Wednesday. The place was packed; the smoke was thick. An informal polling technique by yours truly found that many were angered by the passage of the smoking ban.
However, from what I remember from my college days in California, our neighbors to the south, too, had a smoking ban – but hookah bars were alive and well. So what gives?
Turns out, there exist exemptions in some of the other eight states with smoking bans, such as California, that make it possible for proprietors to run “tobacco bars.” See an article on one such exemption, care of the Columbia News Service here.
No such exemption was established here in Washington. But hookah fans, cigar aficionados and smokers alike will no doubt be curious if such an exemption could be created, or passed under a new law.
Should the ban be a one size fits all approach, or are there exceptions to the rule, like the hookah?

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Shots fall for the New York Knicks - a team that was overdue for a good night - as they beat up the Celtics, 117-106
Isaiah Thomas talks about the Celtics struggles against the Knicks.
Mike Tomlin ups the ante regarding Antonio Brown during a conference call with New England media.
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French IT service provider Capgemini plans to hire around 30,000 employees in India in 2021, a 25% increase over the previous year. Ashwin Yardi, Managing Director of Capgemini in India, said: “The recruitment reflects our strong forecast for sales growth of 7-9% in 2021.”
Capgemini’s forecast is based on the increase in demand for digital solutions caused by COVID-19 and the company’s optimistic business outlook, reports Mint. He added, “People are going to be a 50:50 mix of freshmen and college students.”
With 125,000 employees, India is the largest talent center for the Parisian company. The company hired almost 24,000 people in India last year. Capgemini employs a total of around 270,000 people.
Yardi said this year’s recruitment will involve new digital skills such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, 5G, cybersecurity, engineering, and research and development. In the December quarter, digital and cloud accounted for 65% of Capgemini’s sales.
The company also plans a major workforce expansion this year to capture large customer orders as business gradually returns to pre-COVID levels.
Infosys previously announced that it would recruit around 24,000 college graduates in the country in the years 2021-22. Infosys hired 15,000 graduates during the current fiscal year. Cognizant Technology Solutions, with more than 200,000 employees in India, plans to hire almost 23,000 people in 2021, a 35% increase from the previous year.
At the same time, Capgemini offers both financial benefits and perks to help reduce wear and tear. In April 2020, at the height of the pandemic, he announced salary increases for all employees. Yardi said: “We are on a payroll cycle from April to March and will continue to do so.”


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Algama’s goal is to feed 10 billion people by 2050, while preserving the planet and offering consumers additional and better choices in foods. After consuming microalgae for numerous reasons, Alvyn and Gaëtan conclude that it was a viable solution with the potential to redefine our food system for good. Algama was founded in 2013. Since its founding, Algama has been the world leader in microalgae food and is proud to have the support of world-class impact investors like Horizons Ventures, Blue Horizon Ventures, CPT Capital, Veginvest, Beyond Impact, Alwyn Capital. All the team is dedicated to innovate and make microalgae a key resources for tomorrow’s daily food.

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Barbarian Hermit - secret gig review!
One of the advantages of being a music journalist and a supporter of the local scene is that on certain rare occasions you get invited to special events. And this particular Friday is one of those unique moments, courtesy of Barbarian Hermit, who are doing something very different.
Picture the scene; we are at old mill in Stockport, in a room that is 18 feet by 12 feet and in this space is a drum kit with amps and speakers flush around the walls. Add in the drummer, bassist, two guitarists and with singer in the middle and it all becomes ever so cosy. Did I also mention the 20+ fans and friends who are also there in the room? On reflection, cosy isn’t going to cut it, sticky and sweaty are better adjectives. This is just lurvely!
And it is a belting party, a celebration like no other and it was loud, VERY LOUD, as the band play pretty much all their material. As singer Si explains on more than one occasion “we haven’t played this since we wrote it but fuck it, we are playing it now”. Liquid refreshments include more Buckfast than you can ever imagine and it is passed around and consumed as an act of worship; it is a surprise folk are still standing.
Barbarian Hermit’s doomy/stoner vibe is dripping out of every speaker, bouncing off of every drumhead and cymbal, reverberating along every bass and guitar string. At times the room is a sea of headbanging and how could you not join in when the musical passion and self-belief from this band is palpable?
Everyone left the event grinning from ear to ear. This wasn’t just a band playing to the converted, it was an immersive experience, emotionally draining too and one that all who attended will never, ever forget. This is what the local scene is all about.


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Business tycoon Naguib Sawiris described the strikes led by Saudi Arabia and its allies against the Houthi rebels in Yemen as the "war of liberation of the Arabs from the Iranian occupation."
"Thank God (Iran) is not yet done with the nuclear bomb," he added, via his Twitter account.
Saudi Arabia has launched a military operation in Yemen, in cooperation with other 10 countries, to defend the Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi against the Shia rebels.
According to a statement issued by Riyadh, the operation aims to stop the Houthis, who had reached the outskirts of Aden, where Hadi had escaped from the rebel-held Sanaa.
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We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Ken Denike Award in Transportation Studies, thanks to the generous creation of an endowment by alumnus Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona.
Named in honour of Dr. Ken Denike, Assistant Professor Emeritus at UBC Geography, the $3,500 annual award is open to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields related to urban and global transportation, connectivity and mobility, and — importantly — a commitment to an interdisciplinary approach within these themes.
“We are delighted that Ken Denike is being celebrated in this way and so grateful to Joe Sulmona for his generosity in creating this award,” says Dr. Geraldine Pratt, head of the Department of Geography. “The commitment to tackling societal challenges from many perspectives lies at the heart of our ever so interdisciplinary discipline. We are keen to support this trans disciplinary award.”
The award is open to students across UBC, and Dr. Sulmona, who has previously served as Director of Transportation Planning for the province, is keen to encourage the kind of systems thinking that he himself benefitted from when completing his PhD at the university.
“If we’re serious about sustainability, and about the glue that makes urban, regional, national and international movement possible, we need to encourage integrated thinking,” he says.
“This interdisciplinary approach is essential if we are to help build the leaders of tomorrow to lead change and resolve complex issues. Only in this way can we seriously engage to meet pressing environmental sustainability challenges; and critically understand that effective labour relations, respect for Indigenous peoples, and community acceptance go hand-in-hand with the many public and private transport decisions to come.”
Unlike many awards that are created posthumously, Dr. Sulmona wanted to establish this award during Dr. Denike’s lifetime. “Ken has been my most important mentor, among others in the department and at UBC,” he said.
Dr. Denike has made a notable contribution to the teaching and research of spatial analysis, urban planning, and transportation. He also played a central role in establishing the Vancouver Coastal Health district.
“After developing the Expo Line from design to build, representing Vancouver on study of what became the Canada Line, and working with Joe to get the right-of-way to YVR dedicated, I am excited and proud to be recognized by a scholarship in my name,” says Dr. Denike.
It is Dr. Sulmona’s hope that this award will take its place among other initiatives at UBC, like the Centre for Migration Studies, that are stimulating a cross-disciplinary approach to some of our biggest societal challenges. There is more to come, he says, in furthering opportunities for students working on the transport issues of tomorrow.
“That’s really what I want to encourage; continuing that dialogue across boundaries. It’s served me so well in my career, and that’s what I wish to promote.”
No application is required for the award; you may be nominated by your department if you are eligible, and will be notified if you are successful.
The inaugural recipient will be announced during the 2022/23 academic year.


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North Island Luxury Escape. 5 Star Hotels or Luxury Lodge Accommodation.
Waiheke Is, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa & Wellington.
From NZD$28,999 / USD$17,899 per adult subject to availability
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Plan an unforgettable all inclusive holiday to New Zealand with our 14 Day North Island Luxury Itinerary.
This itinerary samples the very best of the North Island, from private beaches and helicopter tours to luxury lodges and wine tours.
14 days is the perfect length for a relaxing all inclusive holiday to New Zealand, while still allowing time to see the most captivating sights on the North Island.
In addition, our recommended itinerary is fully customizable. We partner with every luxury travel provider in New Zealand, so we can book any luxury hotel or lodge in the country or arrange any tours and excursions that catch your interest.
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Your exclusive New Zealand experience begins in Auckland, the gateway to the North Island. Get a glimpse of the city before being whisked away to Waiheke Island, a haven of beaches, picturesque vineyards and olive groves just 30 minutes from downtown Auckland by boat.
The Boatshed Hotel will be your haven for two nights, a hip small luxury hotel sitting just above the sun-drenched bay and white sandy beaches of Oneroa. Look forward to a pre-organised massage on arrival if you so wish, then enjoy fine dining at the onsite restaurant exclusive to in-house hotel guests.
Stay 2 nights in Waiheke Island.
Accommodation: The Boatshed Hotel Waiheke Island
Wake up to glistening sea views and gentle bird song. If you are feeling energised take a morning stroll to start your day, exploring the island’s trails which meander along cliff tops, down to beaches and into cool enclaves of native forest.
Spend the day tasting the best of this boutique region on a gourmet wine and food tour with Ananda Tours, the ideal New Zealand holiday experience. Visit award-winning vineyards; sample local specialties such as olive oil, wild honey, and oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay; and indulge in a platter lunch at one of the island’s top vineyard restaurants.
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Driving time Auckland to Bay of Islands 3.5 hours
Your next destination is the Bay of Islands, a world renowned holiday destination offering over 144 islands to explore in a sub tropical paradise.
World class big game fishing, scenic cruising, sailing, diving, kayaking, bush walking, mountain biking, helicopter flight seeing, romantic picnics on your own private island are but some of the many options available.
Eagles Nest, your multi-award winning New Zealand luxury hotel & retreat, is set within a 75 acre estate atop its own private ridgeline offering spectacular views of the Bay of Islands. Unlike so many New Zealand luxury hotels, Eagles Nest at Russell in the Bay of Islands also offers the services of its own resident personal trainer and spa therapists ensuring the most indulgent of stays. Four of the five world class villas offers its own private heated horizon edged lap pool.
A team of talented resident personal chefs can spoil you for the evening. They will offer a specially designed menu of your choice featuring freshly caught fish, venison, lamb, crayfish (lobster) and more.
Stay 2 nights in Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Eagles Nest
A smorgasbord of adventures are at your fingertips. World class big game fishing, scenic cruising, sailing, diving, kayaking, bush walking, mountain biking, helicopter flight seeing, and romantic picnics on your own private island are but some of the many options available from Eagles Nest.
Driving time Bay of Islands to Auckland 3.5 hours
Stop off in Auckland City for an overnight stay. Auckland, a buzzing urban hub nestled between two contrasting coastlines offers an exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.
Spend the afternoon relaxing in the city and sampling the exciting culinary scene. Venture to wild west coast beaches, namely Muriwai Beach and Piha, where the Tasman Sea meets long, vast stretches of black sand. Or visit nearby Rangitoto Island a dormant volcanic cone that sits just off the coast from the central city – take a short ferry ride from the city to walk or do a guided tour to the summit for spectacular views.
Stay 1 night in Auckland.
Accommodation: Park Hyatt, Auckland
Driving time Auckland to Rotorua 3 hours
Rotorua is known for crystal-clear streams and magical forests, bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing our fascinating Maori culture.
Rotorua also offers an adventure scene with an epic network of biking trails, walking trails and adventure activities such as rafting and tree-top zip lining.
Your luxury lodge, On The Point, is a former 1930s mansion which has retained its distinct charm and design throughout. Surrounded by the sparkling waters of Lake Rotorua, Peppers on the Point is an intimate luxury retreat featuring spectacular views to the historic Mokoia Island.
This stunning retreat offers the perfect base for experiencing New Zealand’s rich culture. Or you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquility of this stunning location from the comfort of the inviting entertainment rooms with open fireplaces. Without leaving the property, you can indulge in a heavenly massage at the onsite spa, try fly fishing from the private beach, enjoy water sports and tennis or even spend your day boating. Peppers on the Point’s dining room is also renowned for serving fabulous New Zealand cuisine accompanied by the finest local and international wines. It is an experience not to be missed.
Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.
Accommodation: On The Point Rotorua
Experience a floatplane flight over Rotorua’s most beautiful and active geothermal parks, taking in a dormant volcano, our lakes district, lush NZ native forest and rolling farmland. The highlight of this trip is the additional landing at the hidden valley of Orakei Korako for an hour’s self-guided walk through one of New Zealand’s most beautiful parks before returning to the lakefront. *Option to add a Mt. Tarawera Helicopter flight instead.
Later, enjoy an afternoon of relaxation. Step into Wai Ariki, a place where Ngāti Whakaue culture, healing traditions, and warm hospitality converge. Nestled by the captivating Lake Rotorua, its name, ‘Chiefly Waters,’ reflects the majesty it holds. Owned and curated by the local iwi, you’ll discover the Wai Whakaora, a path to restoration, and the exclusive sanctuary, Āhuru Mōwai, both deeply rooted in Māori values. Experience a world of uniqueness that transcends borders and touches hearts. Wai Ariki awaits to embrace you with its magic.
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa offers an exclusive selection of enriching spa experiences that connect you to culture and wellness, blending spa experiences, mineral bathing, food and beverage options. Included: Sanctuary Bathing (60 minutes) Private Geothermal Bath (45 minutes) Wellness Massage – (Mirimiri Hauora) (90 minutes) Beverage of your choice and Graze Platter Robes, towel, and locker.
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Driving time Rotorua to Taupo 1 hour
Taupo is home to three of New Zealand’s iconic luxury lodges, world-class fly-fishing experiences and two of the country’s top 10 golf courses.
Immerse yourself in style on the shores of the Waikato River at Huka Lodge, long considered one of the top retreats in the world. Relaxation will come easy as you soak up the serenity with a glass of New Zealand wine expertly paired with cuisine by executive chef, Paul Froggatt. There are over 20 private dining options, from an intimate riverside pavilion to the atmospheric underground wine cellar.
For the active relaxer, what better way to experience the vast natural landscape than a stay at Poronui, the ultimate luxury wilderness retreat hidden in the secluded Taharua Valley. Take a scenic helicopter flight deep into the mountains and fine-tune your casting skills with a skilled fly-fishing guide.
If golf is your passion, you will find two premier golf clubs to explore: Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary and The Kinloch Club. Stay at The Lodge at Kinloch, an architecturally designed lodge within the tranquil grounds of the golf course, surrounded by rugged farmland and stunning panoramic views of the Lake.
Stay 2 nights in Taupo.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge Taupo
Today is spent at your leisure, either relaxing at your luxury lodge, or exploring what Taupo has to offer.
Visit the Huka Falls, where you can witness the phenomenon of natural hydro power with more than 220,000 litres of water per second barreling over an 11 meter high waterfall. Take a kayak or boat tour around the scenic Western Bays of Lake Taupō to see the huge Māori rock carving at Mine Bay. Get active and hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a private guide. This is often described as New Zealand’s greatest day walk; lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey. Or fuel your adventurous side by skydiving, bungy jumping, jet boating or rafting.
Driving time Taupo to Cape Kidnappers 3 hours
Hawke’s Bay is among New Zealand’s leading producers of wine; notably red wines – cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah – and stunning chardonnays. It is also New Zealand’s Art Deco capital, with the cities of Napier and Hastings rebuilt in the architectural styles of the time following the devastating 1931 earthquake.
Notable landmarks include Cape Kidnappers, home to the world’s largest mainland colony of gannets; Lake Waikaremoana, home to one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks; and Te Mata Peak, with its 360 degree views of Hawke’s Bay and spectacular walking tracks.
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, your luxury lodge for the next two nights, is one of the world’s most extraordinary luxury destinations, set on a 6,000 acre sheep and cattle farm with breathtaking views over the Pacific.
Honoured by Conde Naste Traveller’s Gold List 2017, The Farm exudes character and comfort. With 24 ultra-cosy and spacious cottage suites and a four-bedroom Owner’s Cottage – all with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean – a stay at the Relais & Chateaux Cape Kidnappers is truly “farm luxe” at its best.
Stay 2 nights in Cape Kidnappers.
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Leisure opportunities abound with a par 71 championship golf course designed by Tom Doak, luxurious spa facility, Kiwi Discovery walks where guests can interact with this precious native bird to New Zealand, and adventurous Can Am tours to the outreaches of Cape Kidnappers station.
Driving time Cape Kidnappers to Wairarapa 4 hours
A rural area with an off-the-beaten-track charm, Wairarapa offers travellers a wide range of experiences. Martinborough is the centre of the local wine industry, while Greytown has architectural charm.
Cape Palliser is worth a visit; on your way you’ll pass through the tiny fishing village of Ngawi where you’ll see a colourful array of old bulldozers and tractors parked on the beach. The fur seal colony at the cape is the North Island’s largest. Climb the 250 steps to the Cape Palliser lighthouse for rewarding views across the ocean.
Nestled between the foothills of the Rimutaka Mountain range and the clifftops above the dramatic Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Country Estate is located at the heart of one of the most spectacular farms in the world. Built along the lines of an Edwardian country manner, Wharekauhau Country Estate cuts an elegant figure as it presides over 3,000 acres of rolling pastureland.
The main lodge consists of a large country kitchen, wood-burning open fireplaces, formal dining room, wine cellar, games room, intimate library, heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and plenty of winter snugs in which to cosy up with a good book. In keeping with the luxury farm stay New Zealand experience, it wouldn’t be complete without farm to table dining.
Stay 2 nights in Wairarapa.
Accommodation: Wharekauhau Country Estate
With 5,500 acres of private land including ancient forests, peaceful lakes, rivers, and a wild and rugged coast, guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to a route for walking, mountain biking, or ATV quad bike adventures.
Clay target shooting is available at Wharekauhau’own clay-target field. A full-size English croquet lawn awaits you on the upper-courtyard lawn. Just opposite the herb and strawberry garden is the all-weather surface tennis court. Or slip into the heated, 24 metre-long swimming pool for a refreshing swim in any season.
The bountiful coastline along Palliser Bay offers a variety of interesting and edible fish. Discover the best spots to fish with professional instruction. Alternatively there is complimentary use of fishing equipment for those wishing to fish without a guide.
Driving time Wairarapa to Wellington 1.5 hours
Wellington, New Zealand, was recently named “the coolest little capital in the world” by Lonely Planet. Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine. Fuel your visit with strong coffee and world-class craft beer – Wellingtonians are masters of fine dining, with plenty of great restaurants to choose from.
Relax at Oriental Bay, Wellington’s golden-sand inner-city beach and delve into the many museums, art galleries and theatre shows that make up the city’s pulsing cultural scene.
Stay 1 night in Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel
As your unforgettable holiday draws to a close, soak in the views one last time before departing Wellington at your leisure. Option to catch a domestic flight from Wellington to Auckland to connect to your international flight.
A luxury all inclusive holiday to New Zealand with New Zealand Luxury Escapes includes:
In addition, many luxury lodges include all meals for a truly all-inclusive luxury travel experience.
When planning your all inclusive holiday to New Zealand, you have many options.
Choose 5-star hotels, luxury lodges (North and South Island), wilderness lodges, wellness retreats, or luxury holiday homes and villas. For an affordable luxury holiday, 5-star hotels offer convenience and superb comfort. On the other end, luxury lodges create an unforgettable all-inclusive experience, often nestled within a picturesque natural setting.
You also have the option to choose different levels of accommodation for different destinations. For instance, you may wish to sample one of the country’s top luxury lodges while staying in convenient 5-star hotels elsewhere.
Choose from any of a vast range of activities on offer in New Zealand, or select more exclusive experiences such as helicopter sightseeing and private tours.
For your luxury transportation, choose from the following options: