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It’s certainly not obvious that, as a consumer, I would prefer one of these OTP 2FA tokens over either a) nothing, b) something simple with mobile phones or c) proper end-to-end security with digital signatures and the like. Bruce Schneier is typically succinct:
What I would want to know from the bank is: Who is liable for fraud when it occurs?
If it’s me, I don’t want the account or the token. If it’s them, I don’t care what sort of authentication they use.
This isn’t the whole story, of course, because I do care what authentication they use if its something that’s going to cause me major hassle every time I want to log in. The 2FA token certainly will, because I sometimes need to log in to my home banking from work. When I wanted to do this last week I couldn’t, because I’d forgotten my 12-digit user identification and I have it written on a sticky note at home. Now, even if I remember to bring the sticky note with me, I’ll have forgotten the token.
By contrast, I always have my mobile phone with me. I have no intention of using it to log into my bank’s mobile banking service (I tried it once: never again) but I would use it as a 2FA device to log in to the my bank on the web. And if that was implemented properly, then I would use ideally the same service (perhaps now an income stream for the bank) to log in to other things as well.
These opinions are my own (I think) and are presented solely in my capacity as an interested member of the general public [posted with ecto]

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The bad news: unfortunately, most women are only able to find marginal work in the informal economy, with low wages and little or no job security. In addition, highly educated young urban women appear to have very limited job options in urban India.
The growth in the urban female workforce is characterised by two trends—more than 60% of urban females are a part of the informal sector while unemployment is the highest among urban females with graduate degrees and above, with an unemployment rate of 15.7%, much higher than other demographic groups.
India’s urban female work-force participation rate (WPR) is one of the world’s lowest at 15%, ranking eleventh from the bottom among 131 countries, according to a 2012 report on global employment trends by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). This, however, might be changing, with the participation rate growing 5.6% annually since 1991, in comparison with 2% for rural females and 3% for urban males."
Read article by Shriya Anand and Jyothi Koduganti from India Spend.

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Alport Syndrome is a genetic disease, meaning it is passed on through genes in families. Often, many generations in a family are affected. Frequently, the disease does go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Accurate diagnosis is important to allow for intervention with medications to slow progression of the disease. At this time, gene therapy and/or gene editing is not available.
There are multiple genetic types of Alport Syndrome.
The three most commonly studied include:
- XLAS (X-linked Alport syndrome)
- ARAS (autosomal recessive Alport syndrome)
- ADAS (autosomal dominant Alport syndrome)
ASF Medical Advisory Committee member, Dr. Clifford Kashtan, outlines the varying types of Alport syndrome in this summary article. Additionally, Dr. Kashtan summarizes specific gene mutations at this link.
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Autosomal Recessive Alport Syndrome (ARAS)
Autosomal recessive disorders result when both copies of a gene are defective. Typically, each parent of a child with a recessive condition passes a mutant gene to the affected child.
The genes COL4A3 and COL4A4 are located on chromosome 2. Each person has two copies of this chromosome, and two copies of both the COL4A3 and COL4A4 genes. The parents only have one mutation in one of the chromosomes and so they can have no symptoms or have some hematuria (blood in the urine). However, they will not have progression of the disease.
When each parent carries a mutation in COL4A3 or COL4A4, there is a 25% chance with every pregnancy that the child will have ARAS. Unlike X-linked Alport syndrome, the autosomal recessive type affects females just as severely as males.
Autosomal Dominant Alport Syndrome (ADAS)
ADAS was long believed to account for roughly 5% of cases. Next Generation Sequencing has resulted in estimates ranging from approximately 4-6 times that percentage.
These people have one mutant copy of the COL4A3 or COL4A4 gene. Mutation in one copy of COL4A3 or COL4A4 can cause progressive kidney disease and hearing loss. People with ADAS resemble people with XLAS, with some differences: kidney failure occurs relatively late in life (after age 40), changes in the eyes are very unusual and there is no difference in severity of disease in males and females. People with ADAS usually have a family history that is positive for progressive kidney disease and hearing loss. Mutation in one copy of COL4A3 or COL4A4 can also cause thin basement membrane nephropathy (TBMN), which differs from ADAS in that progressive kidney disease and hearing loss are very unusual. People with TBMN usually have a family history that is negative for progressive kidney disease and hearing loss. Researchers are still trying to understand why some people with these mutations have ADAS and others have TBMN.
Each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation.
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Clinicians in many parts of the world now have access to genetic testing for diagnosis of Alport syndrome through commercial laboratories or laboratories associated with medical institutions. Such testing offers high rates of diagnostic accuracy, particularly for X-linked Alport syndrome, although testing is available for autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant forms of the disease, too. Insurance coverage for genetic testing varies widely so patients are encouraged to seek the help of certified genetic counselors to determine their eligibility. You can learn more about genetic test results by watching our Q&A with Dr. James Simon, Dr. Anjay Rastogi, and renal geneticist, Mary-Beth Roberts.
Why have genetic testing?
In most cases, genetic testing can confirm a diagnosis of Alport syndrome. Genetic testing is the only way to diagnose a female with no symptoms yet a family history of X-Linked Alport syndrome. It may also be useful when results of a skin, saliva or kidney biopsy are not conclusive. Genetic testing is also used to clarify inheritance patterns of the disease. This is important for not only assessing the current and future health of others in the family, but can clarify potential living kidney donors within an immediate family, if the need arises. In the video below, Mary-Beth Roberts, MS, CGC, explains what families can learn from genetic test results.
Genetic Counseling for Patients
Couples are strongly urged to meet with a licensed genetic counselor to discuss their individual situation and options in greater detail. The National Society of Genetic Counselors has a “Find a Genetic Counselor” tool on their website that allows people to search for local providers. It shows each genetic counselor’s specialty, which could be useful as some people have never met with a genetic counselor, while others may have met with a clinical/pediatric genetic counselor but now wish to discuss or pursue one of the above options and therefore should meet with a prenatal genetic counselor.

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More than 70 miles of coastline stretches between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Explorers making their way along scenic Highway 1 are greeted with hiking trails, surfing opportunities, consistent ocean views and small towns to enjoy. Dotted along the route are various options for visitors to recharge while taking in the sights.
Pacifica Motor Inn
The Pacifica Motor Inn, 20 minutes from San Francisco's center, offers king and queen size beds in their 42 pet-friendly rooms. Some rooms have a view of Rockaway Beach, located about half a block from the inn. Others overlook the Pacific Ocean and Quarry Cove. Activities close to the hotel include hiking, shopping, cycling and surfing. A notice of 24 hours is required for guests with pets and a $15 per night fee is added to rates.
Pacifica Motor Inn
200 Rockaway Beach Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
San Benito House
This historic inn originally established in 1905 as The Mosconi Hotel has 12 rooms to choose from geared towards a quiet, romantic stay. Restoration of the San Benito House in downtown Half Moon Bay has been ongoing since it opened as a bed and breakfast in 1976. Three of the rooms share a bathroom and none is equipped with televisions or phones. A special romance suite is available. Live music is available Wednesday through Saturday until 10 p.m. at the bar, which is decorated with large animal head taxidermies that once hung in the Museum of Natural History in Santa Barbara.
San Benito House
356 Main St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Midway between San Francisco and Santa Cruz is the small community of Pescadero, where Costanoa offers a variety of lodging options. Double french doors open onto a patio or deck at each of the 40 lodge rooms equipped with thermostat controlled heat, a king or two double beds, bathrobes, and a Bose stereo system.
Twelve Douglas Fir cabins overlooking Ohlone Ridge and White House Canyon are divided into six buildings sharing a porch and back deck. All guests at the cabins share a comfort station featuring heated concrete floors, indoor hot showers, restrooms and a 24-hour dry sauna.
Tent bungalows are another lodging option, each with a different configuration offering unique views of the expansive property. Family bungalows are two bungalows side by side and can accommodate up to six guests. Bungalow guests do not have maid service and have three comfort stations to choose from. For those who want a camping experience, Costanoa offers lots to pitch a tent and park RVs. Sites can host up to four people and have a wood platform, water and electricity. All guests can enjoy the Costanoa spa offering several types of massage treatments.
2001 Rossi Road Highway 1
Pescadero, CA 94060
Roadhouse Inn, about 10 minutes north of Santa Cruz, offers upgrades including truffles, champagne and breakfast in bed. Guests receive a bathrobe in which to enjoy an ocean view from their room and local artists' artwork. Occupancy is typically two persons per room and not pets are allowed. All rooms are above the Roadhouse Restaurant and share a wraparound porch.
1 Davenport Ave.
Davenport, CA 95017
(831) 426-8801 ext. 101
Myriam Beltran has been writing professionally since 2004. She started her real-world training as an intern at "El Reportero" in San Francisco, then became a reporter at "The River News-Herald." She then migrated to the Bay Area News Group copy desk and now resides in Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications and sociology from the University of California-Berkeley.

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Uponor North America, part of the Building Solutions – North America segment, has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility and real estate in the U.S. town of Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Forecasting continued long-term growth in commercial and residential construction, Uponor plans to acquire the 22,000 square metre (237,000 square foot) facility to expand its PEX pipe manufacturing operations. After 10 expansions in 26 years, including the latest addition announced on 4 May 2017, Uponor’s current premises in Apple Valley, Minnesota have reached the limits available for growth.
”We have witnessed weaker than anticipated net sales development in Building Solutions – North America in the first half of the year, which has partly been caused by our inability to meet customer demand for our products. The new facility in Hutchinson will allow Uponor to increase production capacity, pending regulatory approvals, in time to satisfy expected growth in demand in 2019,” says Jyri Luomakoski, President and CEO at Uponor Corporation.
Roughly 100 km (less than 70 miles) west of the current Apple Valley premises, Hutchinson – sometimes referred to as “Minnesota’s manufacturing city” – is an attractive location as it provides access to a large pool of manufacturing talent and remains close enough to the company’s existing operations to enable the use of shared services.
The deal, which is worth €5.6 million ($6.3 million), is expected to close by end of August 2017.


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The European Commission announced on June 4th that it would impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panel products from June 6th to August 6th. If the two sides fail to reach an agreement on August 6th, the anti-dumping tax rate will rise to 47.6%. This temporary tax rate will remain for six months, until December, after which the Commission will decide whether to impose permanent tariffs on photovoltaic products made in China. Once imposed, the tariffs would last for five years.
Chinese netizens are having heated discussions about this online. Some people are proposing that China should cancel its large order for the new Airbus. Even more people are saying that after the announcement from Chinese Ministry of Commerce on June 5th that the Chinese government has launched a Chinese anti-dumping investigation on wine imported from the EU, the second step of which will be an anti-dumping investigation on perfume and make-up products, followed by other luxury goods.
Apart from these proposals, a widespread question is that if the EU has been actively promoting democracy in China, how is it possible for the European Commission to have made this decision with support from only 4 member states?
The European Commission’s anti-dumping levies involve photovoltaic products worth more than 200 billion dollars, not a small amount for either the EU or China. If a trade war could be avoided, it is a beneficial thing for both sides.
However, this peaceful solution is not likely to happen. Although China has been committed to use negotiation and consultation to resolve trade conflicts in the past, China should not hope for too much from the European Commission’s final decision in December. China needs to quickly turn the situation around, and focus on a “tit for tat” solution on the EU’s anti-dumping duties.

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Learn the basics, traditional and alternative treatments, the latest research, and tips for living life to the fullest with ADHD.
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Sound advice for parents whose kids have trouble concentrating According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated five to ten percent of children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book provides answers for parents of children who may have either condition, as well as for adult sufferers. Written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style, it helps people recognize and understand ADD and ADHD symptoms and offers an authoritative, balanced overview of both drug and non-drug therapies.Explore Book Buy On Amazon

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Lyricist known for songs such as Moonglow, Darn That Dream, Deep in a Dream, and Heaven Can Wait. He was covered by many legends.
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1926.
He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989.
He married Marge Lohden in 1943.
His songs were recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Benny Goodman.


text: SAN FRANCISCO — Grief stricten by the sudden passing of Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan, area man Jay Thorstein paid tribute to her with a horrendous performance of “Salvation” at Spanky’s Karaoke Bar. “This is the way she would’ve wanted,” said the glassy-eyed regular. According to sources, Jay slurred through the first verse and sang the wrong lyrics, despite having the proper ones in front of him on a screen. By the time he got to the chorus, Thorstein raised his voice in a brash yet obnoxiously effeminate tone, chanting the words “SALVATION! SALVATION!” more times than the song was originally written. “He does this every time a famous singer dies,” commented Ted the bartender. “I hope Steve Perry doesn’t die soon. I dunno how many more fucking times I gotta hear ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.” At press time, Jay was spotted requesting to sing “Linger”, an unlikely possibility since the host opted to sing “MacArthur Park” well into last call.

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The Ministry of Public Health is now warning of the increasing chances of COVID-19 transmission from a person to their family members, urging the general public to strictly comply with precautionary measures.
With no national lockdown or mass closure of businesses announced, people who go outside for work or travel, carry the risk of being exposed to the virus, as well as exposing their family members to the virus they could potentially have contracted.
The Department of Disease Control’s Director of the Bureau of Epidemiology Dr Chakkarat Pittayawonganon has elaborated on a fatal COVID-19 case in Pathum Thani, where the patient was found to have passed on the virus to family members.
Dr Chakkarat said the public should strictly follow self-protective measures against COVID-19, in order to protect themselves and their family.
Dr Chakkarat also stressed personal protective measures that everyone should follow, namely mask wearing, physical distancing, and good hand hygiene. Persons considered at-risk who have had their specimens collected for testing should self-isolate at home until the result of their second test comes out, or until 14 days have passed.
He said there have been concerning cases of people going to a hospital to be tested, but failing to self-isolate while waiting for their results, leading to them passing on the virus to others.
The weekly figure of new cases in Thailand this week has improved. Health authorities expect the situation will deescalate should this weekly case number fall below 1,000. They have however reminded the general public not to let their guard down. (NNT)


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In a bid to turn waste into raw materials and limit the impact it has on climate change and human health, entrepreneurs are coming up with innovative ways to use waste materials as new resources to create objects, clothes, jewellery, and eco-friendly cosmetics.
Here are ten of the most unusual and innovative initiatives that are currently turning waste into wonders, RTBF reports.
1. Beer-based jeans
The famous Sapporo Breweries in Japan has partnered with Shima Denim Works to turn some of its waste from brewing beer into jeans. The waste leftover from using malt and hop leaves and stems in the brewing process has been transformed into washi, a traditional Japanese paper, which itself has been spun and woven into several dozen pairs of jeans. At present this is a small-scale operation but it could, however, pave the way for a new generation of denim.
2. Airbag and windshield clothing
Waste from the automotive industry has been utilised by many fashion players over the years. As surprising as it may seem, car manufacturers, artists and independent contractors have come up with the idea of recycling airbags, windshields, seats, truck tarps and other seat belts into trendy clothing. Zurich brand Freitag, Hyundai, Mercedes, Heron Preston and the designer Ryohei Kawanishi, have all presented collections based on clothes and accessories made from auto waste.
3. Fish and chip dishes
British designer Carly Breame is making tableware made from leftover fish and chips from Angela's fish restaurant, nestled in Margate, south-east London. As part of a one-off project, the artist recovered the fish bones from the leftover food to reduce them to powder and develop a material to compose the base of a ceramic while the skins of the potatoes were used to varnish the plates.
4. A crab-based battery
Bulky and particularly smelly, seafood waste does not usually linger in our household bin for too long. But that could soon change thanks to a discovery made by American scientists who have developed a prototype battery from crab shell residues, the objective being to eventually replace lithium.
- French biodegradable 'biocell' battery aims to reduce waste and improve safety
- 'Water cremation': A more environmentally-friendly way to go?
By gelling chitosan, a constituent of crustacean shells, the researchers managed to turn it into an electrolyte, a mineral capable of carrying an electrical charge, and mix it with zinc, creating a battery which is almost entirely biodegradable. Currently, at the prototype stage, the battery needs further testing before it can be deployed on a larger scale.
5. Sneakers from sushi
The fish skin discarded from a Sushi Shop restaurant in Lyon has been used by the brand O.T.A. Paris to customise a pair of sneakers. More specifically, the logo of these sneakers has been designed in upcycled salmon skin, combined with a recycled tire and rubber sole and laces made of natural cotton fibres. Not to be outdone, another French designer, Eugène Riconneaus is making pairs of trainers from fishing nets, seafood shells and green algae collected from the French coast.
6. Subway seats turned into slippers
French designers Sans Les Plumes offer collections of "urban slippers" and sneakers created from the fabrics that cover the seats of Parisian metros and trams as a way to limit textile waste. The brand has also imagined interior slippers designed from velvet taken from the seats of the Palais Nouveau Siècle or French opera and theatre halls.
7. Apples to insulate buildings
The Adaozañ project has had the ingenious idea of transforming apple pomace - the solid remains leftover from juicing - from the cider sector into an eco-material similar to cork but able to be worked like wood. This process gives the apple waste a second life as an object in furniture, cladding and even insulation for buildings. Apple waste is of wider interest to many industries, including fashion, which already uses it to make handbags and sneakers.
8. Plastic turns into fuel
As we know, plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental disasters. That's why the American start-up Select Fuel has been working to turn it into fuel. This has been made possible thanks to new technologies developed by the company, which estimates that at least 75% of plastic waste can potentially be transformed into multiple bioenergy products. This is not the only source of renewable fuels being studied, since used oil, food waste, or grass could also eventually be used to power many means of transport.
9. Tomato to replace bisphenol A
Singled out for many years for its effects on health, bisphenol A is the subject of numerous scientific studies due to the dangers that it poses as an ingredient in food containers. To counter this threat, a group of scientists from the universities of Seville, Malaga and Genoa have developed an innovative material from tomato waste which could eventually be used as a coating to be applied in certain food containers, including cans.
10. A PCB-style pendant
More than 53 million tons of e-waste were produced worldwide in 2019 but only a tiny fraction is currently recycled. A considerable loss if we consider that some of this waste is composed of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum or copper. This is an observation that has not gone unnoticed by jewellers who are now working to recycle them. Oushaba, creates real works of art from printed circuits and cables of all kinds, while Courbet and Lylie Jewellery both offer creations made from recycled gold.


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Caring for Athletes, Veterans and First Responders - 5:12
with Laura Chirio, After the Impact
Posted Aug 28, 2017
After the Impact?cares for?athletes, veterans and first responders?while they work through an intense treatment program. After the Impact? addresses education and care for individuals with health/behavioral issues from post-concussion syndrome, post-traumatic stress, mTBI or other similar diagnoses. How are athletes and veterans coming together to heal? Laura Chirio, of After the Impact answers this question and more. Interview recorded August 24th, 2017.
Hosted by: Laurel Hess Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
Other videos hosted by Laurel Hess
Funding for Programs that are Helping People
Researchers analyzed data from a 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health, which surveyed parents of children ages 17 and under. Of the 46.6 million children included in the study, 16.5 percent had at least one mental health disorder. Larry Burns, President and CEO of The Children's Foundation discusses the importance of breaking the stigma of mental health.


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After 27 years of marriage, Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have filed for divorce. The couple shared a joint statement on social media, informing of their parting. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life,” the statement read.
The divorce proceedings
According to Melinda’s petition for divorce filed in King County, Washington, the couple does not have a prenuptial agreement. However, the billionaires, who are co-founders of one of the world’s largest private charitable foundations, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, plan to divide their assets according to a separation agreement.
Melinda said in the petition that “spousal support is not needed.” The document also states that the marriage between Bill, 65, and Melinda, 56, is “irretrievably broken.”
In their divorce petition, the couple asked the court to divide their communal property, business interests, and liabilities as outlined in their separation contract, which was not made public. As per Forbes, the Microsoft co-founder is fourth on the list of the world’s richest individuals with a net worth of $130.5 billion.
As for Melinda Gates, who founded Pivotal Ventures, an investment company focused on women and families in 2015, her net worth is not clear. She has also authored a book.
Besides, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had net assets of $43.3 billion at the end of 2019. Last year, the foundation said it would spend $300 million on treatment, detection, and vaccines to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
While it is not clear when Bill and Melinda separated, the pair are scheduled to appear in court in April 2022. Their Alternative Dispute Resolution date is set for March 2022.
Bill Gates And Melinda Gates Relationship
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder, 65, and the philanthropist and former general manager at Microsoft, 56, married on the Hawaiian island of Lanai on Jan. 1, 1994.
The couple share three children together, Jennifer, 25, Rory 21, and Phoebe, 18.
Jennifer also took to Instagram and stated “it’s been a challenging stretch of time for our whole family” and asked for privacy.
“By now many of you have heard the news that my parents are separating,” she began the post. “It’s been a challenging stretch of time for our whole family.”
She continued, “I’m still learning how to best support my own process and emotions as well as family members at this time, and am grateful for the space to do so. I won’t personally comment further on anything around the separation, but please know that your kind words and support mean the world to me.”
“Thank you for understanding our desire for privacy while we navigate the next phases of our lives,” she concluded.


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I have had a lot of unique life experiences that provide me with the ability to provide an empathic ear without judgment. I have always loved studying the human condition and social issues. I received my first Master’s Degree in Sociology, and my second is a Master of Social Work. I have done a lot of community outreach work with a wide variety of populations, as a professional and as a volunteer. I provide counseling services for people from all walks of life. I design my treatment plans so that they are unique for each individual. I can help you to process emotions that can be overwhelming, adjust to change, work through grief, find the ability to forgive so you can heal, analyze your past to see how it affects your present, manage anger, anxiety and stress, or set new goals to create positive life changes. All people are worthy of love and respect, and this includes YOU. Some of my specialties are: boundaries, financial counseling, grief, anxiety, career change, goal setting and mindfulness. I use a variety of interventions, some of which may include: psychoanalysis, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapies, narrative therapies, journaling, mindfulness, or other interventions as appropriate. My goal is to help you to find your peace in life, whatever that may be.
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The mass adoption of digital assets has been one of the main goals of the crypto space. There have been a lot of moves in this direction, and things continue to go great.
10 Fundamental Rights for Crypto Users
CoinDesk notes that crypto giant Binance has published “10 Fundamental Rights for Crypto Users” – this is a carefully worded balancing act pushing for innovation in the face of fast-arriving regulation.
Binance’s would-be crypto constitution bullet-points financial inclusion, “smart regulation,” personal data privacy, reliable security, and rules around selling crypto derivatives.
The online publication mentioned above notes that Binance’s fractious relationship with various regulators around the world is well documented. Its leader said that the firm has no headquarters, while crypto exchanges elsewhere were forced to meet the requirements of their respective jurisdictions.
“Regulation and innovation are not mutually exclusive,” states Binance’s seventh note.
The tenth one says that “Crypto regulation is inevitable.” An added footnote says:
“If you’re looking for a caveat, you won’t find it here. Crypto regulation is coming. And we believe it will change the industry for the better.”
The same online publication also dropped a quote by “CZ” Changpeng Zhao.
“We want to do everything possible as an industry to work with regulators and world leaders to identify what is going to be the effective regulatory policy that, most importantly, protects users and spurs innovation.”
He continued and stated the following:
“At Binance, we look forward to working closely with regulators to help increase their knowledge on the industry and its possibilities.”
Exchanges are making important moves.
Coinbase Pro revealed important plans
GYEN (GYEN) bills itself as the “first regulated digital [Japanese yen].” The project says it is 100% fiat-backed.
It’s also important to note the fact that Coinbase revealed a press release earlier this week announcing Coinbase Pro’s plans to launch GYEN order books with the US dollar, euro, and Tether (USDT).

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The oldest son made a rather special julklapp (Xmas gift) this year, a ginger-bread chess. He toiled away in secret the day before julafton (Xmas Eve) the only clues to what he was doing were the fragrance of pepparkakor (gingerbread) (dough made from our own recipe) in the oven and the smell of burnt fingers.
|Plastic wrap to protect the playing board.|
The chess-pieces are made of gingerbread and the kings from marzipan.
I long game ensued with four players on each side and the rules were simple:
- Standard chess rules apply
- Each player gets to make one move (and then has to wait three turns until it is your turn again).
- No talking between players (i.e., all your fancy plans will be destroyed by your own team before it is your turn to move a chess-piece next time)
- Pieces knocked out are to be eaten!
- The winning side gets to eat whatever is left on the board.
The game was very even (with one or two really good players on each side (my kids) and some… not so good players)
Much laughter until there were just two kings and one other playing-piece left on the board and we declared the game a draw. Everyone had a piece of king to eat and were happy!
A great julklapp!

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“Covering the Hits” looks at covers of a randomly-selected #1 hit from the past sixty years.
The idea behind this new series is that the random-number generator will pull up one random Billboard Hot 100 number-one from 1958 through 2018, the chart’s 60th birthday. For whatever reason, though, so far said generator is only delivering me either super old hits – my last was 1963’s regrettable “Hey Paula” – or very current – a late-period Britney Spears hit. And the trend continues today when we look at covers of one of the most recent hits out there, 2017’s #1 hit “Despacito.”
And not just one of the most recent hits, but one of the biggest. Ever. Last year, “Despacito” last year tied Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” for the most weeks atop the Hot 100 in history. This wasn’t just a number-one hit. This is objectively one of the biggest hits of all time.
So there must be a million covers, right? Not really. Despite being so massive, “Despacito” never caught that wave of semi-ironic indie rock covers that so many pop smashes do.
To take but one example, the BBC Live Lounge is ground zero for “cool” bands covering current pop hits. Yet no one ever covered “Despacito” there. Compare that to Lorde’s “Green Light,” which got several Live Lounge covers last year – one from Arcade Fire no less – despite not actually ever becoming much of a hit (peak Hot 100 position: #19).
One reason could be the language barrier. With the exception of Justin Bieber’s parts on the remix, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee sing/rap the entire song in Spanish. And even though plenty of artists across genres could certainly manage the language, one wonder a non-Latino/a might be wary of doing anything with a whiff of cultural exploitation. Arcade Fire or someone might think trying to sing in Spanish risks riling up Twitter for no real reward (though, come to think of it, Régine Chassagne’s Haitian roots should give them more credibility than most).
In fact, the only people who have covered “Despacito” are the sort of YouTube personalities that cover every pop hit – often within days or even hours of a song’s release. Luckily, there are a million of them. Unluckily, most are pretty insufferable. Here are the exceptions.
Postmodern Jukebox ft. Mandy Gonzalez & Tony DeSare – Despacito
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox empire turns around covers of pop hits at a rapid pace. The catch: they’re always redone in some vintage style, old-timey jazz or showtune. It’s a formula, but one typically executed with panache. It also allows him to bring in guest singers, as on here where Mandy Gonzalez and Tony DeSare come in to belt the Spanish lyrics.
Side note: When I was talking about my cover-songs book on NPR a few months ago, the host brought on Bradlee to discuss the cultural exploitation question. It was an interesting conversation, still available to listen to here.
The Holophonics – Despacito
Texas ska band The Holophonics give a horn-punk spin to the song for the most strictly musically impressive cover on this list. With most of the others, part of the fun comes from knowing it’s a cover. This one would work even if you thought it was their own song.
Richard Cheese – Despacito
Richard Cheese has been doing the novelty cross-genre covers thing since before most of these YouTubers were born. In this short snippet, he tries his lounge hands at “Despacito.” And he finds a unique way to handle the lyrics.
Peter Bence – Despacito
One way to avoid dealing with the Spanish lyrics is to skip them entirely. On an inventive instrumental, pianist Peter Bence incorporates a loop pedal to built a super catchy concoction of sounds. And when he plays the piano, he’s not just hitting the keys; he’s opened the whole instrument up, allowing him to pluck strings on the inside and make other rhythmic noises well beyond what you’d see in a symphony hall.
Jon Sudano – Despacito
I was struggling to find a fifth “Despacito” cover I liked until I came across this. Easily the best part of this whole journey was discovering Jon Sudano’s YouTube channel. I won’t give away what happens, but after you watch this video, check out him “singing” (heh) “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Hurt,” “Zombie,” and – best of all – Adele’s “Someone Like You.”
I can’t point you to more “Despacito” covers here because this is the first time we’ve posted any, for the reasons explained above. We have posted plenty of other Bieber covers though.


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Brown seaweeds are found in abundance along the Irish coastline and investigations of purification of specific compounds including polysaccharides are still increasing to develop new markets. A preliminary investigation of the differences obtained on the polysaccharide extraction from three brown species (Fucus vesiculosus, Laminaria digitata and Ascophyllum nodosum) had been initiated and the algae A. nodosum had been identified as the most suitable biomass for an industrial point of view. A full factorial experimental design was performed to define the influence of extraction parameters (time, temperature and the volume of extractant per gram of biomass: liquid/biomass ratio) on the main water soluble compounds extractable from industrially processed A. nodosum. Additionally, seasonality was also investigated by applying the experimental design on two seaweed batches harvested at different time points of the year. This statistical approach aimed to figure out the yields and the composition variations of one step aqueous extracts, to optimise the protocol to extract specific compounds (polysaccharides, phenolics¿) and mathematical models were proposed to anticipate the extracted products. Moreover, extraction protocols had been shown to statistically affect the composition and size of the polysaccharide extracted (fucoidans, laminarans and alginates). Finally, the different extracts prepared were tested for their potential prebiotic activity. A preliminary screening of the ability of potentially pathogenic bacterial strains and probiotic strains to grow on seaweed extracts was achieved. Results on bioactivity were then correlated to the protocol used and, by extension to the extract composition (relative proportion of each component of the extract and composition of the polysaccharides). The possibility of scaling up the extraction was investigated in order to anticipate the production of the most promising extract to run a human clinical trial.
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom): Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has proposed the formation of a committee to review and possibly increase the minimum wage in St. Kitts and Nevis.
During the Roundtable meeting with members of the media on Tuesday Prime Minister Drew said it is high time that the Minimum Wage was reviewed to better match the cost of living.
“Workers in St. Kitts and Nevis have not received a minimum wage adjustment for almost a decade. I think the last time was 2013-2014, it’s about a decade. And you ask yourself, “Why hasn’t anything come? How do you go past a decade and not adjust the minimum wage?” he said. “That is a serious question to be asked. And therefore, they have to be a committee in place, and I would like there to be a committee that is independent of the government so it doesn’t matter which administration is in. and they will do a view of the minimum wage and present it. And so this is our recommendation looking at the whole of the economy and so forth.”
The Prime Minister said The Cabinet will be taking steps to put laws in place to ensure that the minimum wage is regularly reviewed and adjusted if necessary.
“I, as the Minister of Finance, will then ask the AG to look at the legislation surrounding that, look at where this might be practiced, so we don’t have to invent the wheel, but to make sure that the minimum wage of our people and is always, always looked at and the best possible recommendation is put forward,” he said.


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Today’s Cool Album of the day (#144 in the Series) is the self titled album by, The Notorious Cherry Bombs.
OK, who knows who these guys are? I’ll explain.
Rodney Crowell was an original member of EmmyLou Harris’ Hot Band in the 70s. Gaining notoriety there, he decided to act on a solo career and began forming his own band. It wasn’t known at the time, but he put together of band of players that would become some of the most well known players (with in the industry, not really house hold names except for one) in country, country rock and even rock in roll.
Vince Gill was brought in play just about every string instrument. Mandolin, guitar, electric guitar, violin, banjo, dobro and on and on.
Hank DeVito would play on everyone’s record and write a ton of hits.
Richard Bennett would play guitar in Mark Kopfler’s band for years. He still does.
Emory Gordy, Jr. and Glen Hardin filled out the lineup.
After 30 years, Rodney decided to ‘Put The Band Back Together!’ This album was the result.
It had a couple great rock and roll tracks included Let it Roll, Let it Ride and Sweet Little Lisa.
Sweet Little Lisa has been covered by everyone including Albert Lee and Dave Edmunds.
There are a few superb ballads such as Making Memories of Us and Heart of a Jealous Man.
One song however was the one that got the airplay. How this wasn’t a HUGE country hit I’ll never know. It’s called It’s Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night that Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long. What a track. A must hear. Last night I watching a Lewis Black stand up DVD and even he was talking about it!
The Notorious Cherry Bombs was released in 2004.
It reached #135 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts and #23 on the Country Album Charts.
Here’s Hard to Kiss the Lips followed by Dave Edmunds performing Sweet Little Lisa.
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#124 in the Series) is Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, All the Roadrunning
What a special collaboration. They don’t get much better than this. Especially considering that these two musicians come from two different worlds. I’ll have more on that though later.
Bringing Mark and Emmylou together was genius. The only thing that angers me is that I missed the tour and I have a feeling that that was a one-off tour and will not come again.
This is Us is a really heartwarming track that follows a couple as they flip through their old photographs. I think it’s my favorite of the bunch.
Other goodies, they begin with listening to Emmylou sing a duet on Belle Starr. Her voice remains as strong as when she sung in her Gram Parsons era. Red Staggerwing rocks and rolls and tells us a good story. All the Roadrunning has a nice warm feeling to it.
We get 12 tracks here. I’d call this more of a Mark Knopfler album with Emmylou at his side than I would an actual full fledged duet project.. He writes ten of the songs and it’s his voice and, of course, guitar that stand out the most. Emmylou does have for print on it as well as it tends to lead more to the country side of Mark’s leanings. The band is pretty much all from the Knopfler stable as well.
The two of them released a live album and DVD right after the tour. There you’ll find most of this album plus some Emmylou standards and also some Dire Straits tunes. It’s a must get for real music lovers. It’s titled Real Live Roadrunning.
I often think back to something I once heard Emmylou say. It was on the ‘Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands’ Will The Circle Be Unbroken II. I don’t know the exact words, but she said something about how music is meant to be played with family and friends on the front porch. That ‘That’ is real music! And sometimes we get to far away from the front porch and have to bring it back. I surely like many types of music and much of it could never be played on the front porch. But I completely understand what she means.
This 2006 release reached #16 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts.
Here’s Mark and Emmylou playing This is Us with Paul Shaffer’s band along with a couple more tracks. One which is isn’t a song from the album but a nice surprise! And it could be done on the front porch!!!


Wind driven Ekman transport vs eddies – ultimate fight or peaceful cooperation in the Labrador Sea?
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The Labrador Sea’s surface circulation remains important for the large-scale thermohaline circulation due to its fast response to atmospheric forcing and strong links to the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean’s counterparts. Its role in redistribution of heat and momentum, as well as for the biochemical exchange with the atmosphere is crucial in several time and space scales. The region is characterised by advection of freshwater originating from the combined melt of the Arctic Ocean’s sea-ice and Greenland’s glaciers around and towards the interior of the Labrador Sea. The fate of surface freshwater is an important factor that modifies ocean stratification, deep water convection and thus, ocean climate. Despite the major role of surface freshwater in the Labrador Sea, the dominant mechanism responsible for its offshore transport remains debatable, whether it is due to wind-induced Ekman transport, particularly strong in winter, or to eddy advection.
To explore this disagreement, we use surface drifters deployed in three seasons: 50 in December 2019, 50 in March 2020 and 50 in August 2020 in the shelf/slope location off Cape Desolation and near Qaqortoq, a town in the south-west Greenland. The drifters are equipped with temperature sensors and underwater drogues allowing them to follow the cyclonic surface currents: first, the along-shelf, coastal current and along-slope, boundary current west of Greenland; then, if they are able to detach from the shelf edge, the interior circulation of the central Labrador Sea that directs them south-westward from the Davis Strait; eventually, joining the coastal and along-slope boundary currents east of Labrador before circulating into the Labrador Sea’s central basins or eventually leaving the study area.
To investigate the dominant force responsible for the surface transport we use a wind product (ERA5) in a combination with daily SST (OSTIA). Detachment from boundary current is defined as crossing of the 2500 m isobath. The number of crossings varies depending on the season and weather conditions, e.g. an abrupt change in wind direction. This, in turn, may create upwelling of deep-water masses near the shelf-break. However, trajectories of drifters superimposed on SST maps indicate that besides Ekman transport, eddies carry shelf-originating water offshore as well. Auxiliary data from below (Argo floats and other CTD profiles collected near the drifters) allow to distinguish how deep both processes can leave their signature or whether they can drive a return flow.
If any substantial changes in the North Atlantic wind field occur in the future, the fate of the surface water transport in the Labrador Sea will also change, both in respect to its volume and direction. This could potentially affect the balance between Ekman transport and eddies revealed by our analysis of surface drifters data.
How to cite: Goszczko, I., Frajka-Williams, E., Clement, L., and Holliday, N. P.: Wind driven Ekman transport vs eddies – ultimate fight or peaceful cooperation in the Labrador Sea?, EGU General Assembly 2021, online, 19–30 Apr 2021, EGU21-13159, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-13159, 2021.


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I began painting in pastel in 1985 as a natural progression from drawing, which I had been doing for as long as I could remember. Two years later, I moved to the Cayman Islands, where I lived with my family for fourteen years. The colors of the Caribbean stimulated my artistic senses and invited me to capture the turquoise sea and bright pink bougainvillea on paper and canvas. The Cayman Islands art community welcomed me, private collectors and institutions purchased my work, and I participated in numerous visual arts exhibitions and group shows, winning several awards. The Cayman Islands is a British dependent territory and my status in the art community has given me the opportunity and honor to meet members of the Royal Family.
I began using acrylics towards the end of my time in the Cayman Islands, and now that I live in England, I paint almost exclusively with this technique. Acrylics combine the strength of color with technical simplicity, and because of their durability, I know that when I ship originals around the world, they will arrive in perfect condition.
One of the advantages of living in Europe is being able to travel to countries like Italy and France. I feel fortunate to have been able to paint some pastoral scenes from Tuscany and Provence in between my more typically tropical works for galleries in the Caribbean and collectors in the United States.
In 2013, I began painting scenes of Kauai, to be exhibited and sold through the Palms Gallery. It was a great privilege for me to be selected to be the gallery's first international artist, and there can be no better inspiration for an artist than to have the most naturally beautiful landscapes on the planet as their subject matter, and a gallery in the midst of it all where their work can be displayed and enjoyed. Today, my days begin with a blank canvas in front of me and images of stunning waterfalls, rugged mountains, pristine beaches and swaying palm trees just waiting to be painted.


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A bag just in case. This classic tote bag carries your groceries, text books and everything else you can easily strap around your shoulders.
Handle length: approx 12” (30cm)
Holding capacity: 10 litres
Light consistency: 140 g/m²
Fabrics: 100% cotton
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Are you still dreaming in the magic city? You miss the bridges, the tours by gondola, the Italian restaurants...? If you love each single stone here, you will become a special guest. Sooner or later, you will come back to Venice but, meanwhile, you can remember the city with these original designs that capture the fascinating mystery of the Venetian atmosphere – Nacasona Art & Fashion Design - Drawings of the young Venetian artist Noemí Carrau Gual - Venice, Italy

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China: Military show off missiles for 70th anniversary
China have showcased a design unlike any other in the military’s arsenal in a shocking video which was quickly re-edited to emit the weapon, sparking speculation the weapon was unveiled accidentally. China’s military recently published a video containing a clip of what appeared to be the launch of a new type of supersonic cruise missile. The military later withdraw the film and replaced it with a version with that scene removed.
The original footage was released on social media by the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force as part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Ballistic and cruise miles differ in a number of ways but the latter tend to fly at low altitude and slower speeds ultimately making them more vulnerable to defence systems.
The Chinese Rocket Force has made significant and noted progress in the development of glider vehicles for its ballistic missiles.
The Dongfeng-17 (DF- 17) is now capable of gliding in the outer atmosphere at upwards of five times the speed of sound, this, in turn, makes it more able to evade missile defence systems by enemies.
China unveiled their mystery missile weapon as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations
One military expert who asked not to be identified explained the potential capabilities of the mystery missile.
He said: “The new missile would probably have a range of more than 1,000km (680 miles).
“Now that the DF-17’S glider technology is becoming more mature it could be used elsewhere.
“Other missiles, like this cruise missile in the video clip could also adopt similar vehicles to carry the warhead.
Russia: Ministry of Defence launch anti-ship Oniks missile
“These would enhance the missile’s ability to avoid electronic interference or guided interception by enemy missile defence systems and therefore increase its chances of penetration.”
China’s military parade featured 15,000 troops from 59 units, more than 160 aircraft and 580 active weapon systems.
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In 1949, the then Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong was guest of honour at a military parade to declare the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
This event saw more troops, an estimated 19,000, however, there was significantly less military hardware with just 17 aircraft taking party in a fly-by.
It was rumoured that up to nine of the 17 aircraft did two laps to make the air force appear bigger than it actually was.


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A Lexington, Kentucky family got a little more than they paid for when they brought home their Christmas tree this year. Nestled in its branches was an Eastern screech owl — who’d been stowed away in the boughs for four days before being discovered.
Michele White told the Associated Press that her family brings home a Christmas tree every year and at first they didn’t notice anything unusual.
“I have three dogs,” White said. “We use this room nonstop: watch TV; the kitchen’s right here; no indication.”
It wasn’t until Bobby Hayes, owner of Magic Carpet Cleaning, was at the family’s house four days after they brought home their tree. Hayes noticed the tree was swaying a bit and then discovered the owl sitting on a lower limb of the tree, he told AP.
“It crawled up into the tree further,” Hayes told AP. “It took me several minutes to even find it.”
This isn’t the first time a Christmas tree has contained a secret stowaway. In 2019, a family in Georgia discovered an owl in their tree that they believe had been there for a week. And in 2020, a worker transporting the famous and iconic Rockefeller Christmas tree discovered a tiny owl hiding in the big tree’s branches. The owl hitched a ride 170 miles from Oneonta, New York all the way to the Big Apple!
Fortunately, these stories end with the birds being released safely back into the wild where they belong, and the Kentucky owl is no different.
Hayes was able to safely capture the bird and release it into the White’s backyard, reportedIFL Science.
“Everybody’s going to be able to have a merry Christmas now,” Hayes told AP.
This owl hid in a family’s Christmas tree for four days before being discovered originally appeared on Simplemost.com, helping make the most out of life.

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As one of Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Nathan is developing into a household name, with tracks from “Stayin’ Up All Night” becoming hits, such as “Wagon Wheel” and “I Wanna Dance”. Enthralling audiences up and down the country, Nathan has firmly become a firm favourite for audiences of all ages.
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This mutual learning event will bring together regional policymakers, NGOs, academics, businesses to look at food from different perspectives to support sustainable regional development. The objective is to share experiences, discover stories, to understand each others’ challenges and to identify fields for action which can start now.
The AER event at Smart City Expo World Congress will create:
• Mutual learning and sharing of experiences
• Thought provoking perspectives & new inputs
• Understanding of others’ challenges
• Fields for action which can start now
A collaboration for policy learning and advocacy
This event represents provides an opportunity for collaboration between the AER Committees, which are the place for experience sharing and policy learning, and the AER Bureau, which focuses on developping political positions and engages in advocacy.
The event will generate mutual learning and the findings will feed the work of the Task Force on Food. Smart City Expo World Congress will be an ideal place to address the many modern aspects of food and policy making, as these are at the crossroad of innovation, sustainability, wellbeing, health and territorial cohesion.
Contributors to our side event will receive a 3 days pass for the trade fair of Smart City Expo. These passes will provide access to all side events: http://www.smartcityexpo.com/en/visit/passes-and-prices
If you would like to attend, or if your region would be interested in sharing best practices, please contact Johanna Pacevicius. You will then receive a code to register on the Smart City Expo World Congress page.
09:32 Sharing experiences
–Raimondo Mandis, Member of staff of the President of Sardinia as expert in agriculture, agrofood and internationalization of the segments, Member of the national council of Slow Food and President of Slow Food Cagliari
–Samuel Féret, Senior project manger at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier (CIHEAM IAM), Project Manager Interreg Europe project ECOWASTE4FOOD
–Elisa Bodenstab, Founder of Youth initiative Perpetuum Mobility Germany, and representative of citizens initiative “Verwenden statt verschwenden”
2 main angles:
• Governance for sustainable food production
Co-creation, rural-urban links and citizens participation in the Digital Age to support sustainable food production
Can technology improve rural-urban links and more importantly co-creation for sustainable food production? What is needed to encourage citizens participation for sustainable rural and urban development? In a world which is deemed to further concentrate population in cities, how to ensure fair and sustainable food governance? How to feed cities?
• Food systems & supply chains: a territorial approachSupply chain innovation & sound resource managementHow to innovate supply chains, support short food supply chains and sustainable food systems? How to avoid food waste? How to encourage the production of quality food? How to use food innovation for sustainable regional development? How to innovate to limit the climate footprint of food production?10:00 Priority areas for action10:06 What is special about the Digital Age?10:12 The role of regions10:30 End of the meeting

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If you’re writing the third and possibly final draft there’s no excuse for not giving it your all. The question is, does that mean only working on it when you feel a hundred percent well, comfortable and generally on top of your game?
Today I’m writing this with a cold when I’d normally be on that third draft of The Captured. It’s easy, then, to make excuses for not really feeling up to it. It could be that you’re just feeling fed up for having missed the only bit of sun on an otherwise gloomy February day; a whole multitude of reasons for being less than a hundred percent focused on the work. (And, BTW, I hate it when people talk about giving something 110 or more percent, as there’s no sense of any maximum effort. OK, rant over.)
There’s plenty of advice out there on writing fiction in general, about ploughing on even when the muse is not there. But this (though hardly ever stated) seems to refer to that first creative stage, when just getting those words down is a achievement and never mind the quality. Not that I’d ever set myself a word-count goal – that’s a tyranny of the self, treating it like some feat of endurance. If someone has set a deadline, a contract with money involved, then maybe. No hard and fast rules otherwise.
I guess many writers have realized that on their third draft they haven’t been completely focused, and so they do a fourth, or a fifth…. But why waste the time if your not giving it your A-game?
I’ve always been attracted to apocalyptic themes in fiction; these stories have resonance going back millennia, most notably Noah’s Ark and the great flood, whose origin pre-dates the Bible to ancient Mesopotamia. This idea of some great force eradicating all of existence represents humanity’s anxiety of some grand punishment for its sins; but also there are those (especially of the religious persuasion) who find a certain appeal in the notion that all will be wiped out except perhaps for a select few, who then rebuild and repopulate the land. This has also been a common theme in dystopian/ post-apocalyptic fiction. There is even an aesthetic appeal in post-nuclear landscapes, commonly featured in games: Chernobyl from STALKER; the eerie beauty of Half-Life 2, or the headily atmospheric Metro (based on a novel) with its corroded and rotting remnants of civilisation.
Although I’ve not actually read those ancient stories or many of the modern equivalents I did write a story – a novel Time Over – on a similar theme, in which planet Earth is faced with annihilation. Being science fiction it is set centuries in the future; the reason for the impending doom is not made entirely clear but suffice to say that an alien race has taken issue with humans and created the ultimate weapon to wipe out all sentient or technologically advanced life, evinced by a spreading wave that erases millions of years from star systems in its path. Meanwhile the people of Earth just go about their business oblivious to what’s heading towards them. Those few that are aware of the threat are persuaded to remain silent. But if they did try to tell the people, who would believe them?
So if we are faced with some catastrophe of biblical proportions and can do nothing about it, is it worth worrying?
Time Over is free to download: http://www.feedbooks.com/userbook/31889/time-over-limited-edition-free-version
My website: http://www.timeover-sf.com/
The short answer is yes, as far as I’m concerned. A successful and talented enough writer could write from the point of view of the most despicable character and be praised for it. Being a big name in literary fiction affords you that freedom.
Myself, on the other hand, would avoid writing a first person narrative of, say, a sociopath. Certainly anything more than a few thousand words would become unbearable. I wrote one short story about someone who planned to commit an atrocity, and doing so in the first person made it a more interesting if not powerful narrative than how the idea originally came to me. But it felt risky, making it seem personal.
Few people nowadays at least under the age of 50 would have any qualms about playing a game from the viewpoint of a killer, even if that character is a brutal drug-dealing gangster. Although I’ve played many a 1st person shooter I haven’t played the GTA games but I can see the appeal: it’s a chance to be transgressive in a controlled and safe way. Maybe it’s even a safe outlet for that darker inner self. The same could be said for those who write crime or horror fiction; it’s perhaps a truism that they are considered to be the nicest and most well adjusted people.
Yet I always harbour a concern that writing through the eyes of a warped or nasty character would somehow reflect back on me as an author. After all, they say write about what you know, which often gets interpreted as write about what you have experienced. And of course, we don’t live in a bubble; life must have some influences that come through in the work. But if actors can play at being bad without the consequences then why not writers? OK, slightly different: an actor interprets and channels someone else’s work rather than creates it.
Well, one piece of advice i’ve taken is don’t let your creativity be thwarted by what others might think.


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