Why Halo’s 16 PSI Subterra Plus Is the Better Alternative for Your Project
Whether you’re a builder or an architect, you know that some products have a way of making it into specs and turning up in project after project. Often this can happen with no code requirement or any actual edge over other products.
In this post, we’ll compare XPS Type 4, so often auto-pasted into specs, against a top Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) brand that’s gaining steam as an approved alternate. So let’s take a look at how Type 4 XPS fares against Halo’s 16 psi Subterra Plus in all areas that define an insulation product.
The premium you pay for Type 4 XPS has a lot to do with its 30 psi compressive strength, which is achieved by driving up the foam core’s density. It makes sense, doesn’t it? The more gas-filled bubbles you squeeze into a square inch of space, the more material gets used in the process.
But did you know that the 30 psi you pay for with Type-4 is seldom actually needed in many construction projects?
On exterior foundation walls where the insulation is installed vertically, the soil pressures do not warrant that much strength in the insulation.
Neither do residential slabs, light commercial slabs or structural slabs where the slab is supported by piles.
In perspective, a standard 10,000 lb AASHTO H5 truck, on a 6″ concrete slab, will exert less than 1% deflection on 16 psi Subterra Plus. Let’s face it, apart from heavy industrial projects, 30 psi can be overkill and a waste of your client’s money.
That’s not to say that compressive strength is beside the point with XPS. To a large extent, it is how XPS tries to add durability in order to cope with job-site abuse and the life-cycle wear-and-tear.
While Type-4 XPS looks to add durability from its incremental psi, Halo’s Subterra Plus gets its durability from its cross-woven laminate.
It’s just that Halo’s cross-woven laminate provides far more breakage resistance than XPS’s added foam density, and at a lower cost. It does not crack, it’s not brittle, is resilient and durable in heavy construction conditions, yet is very flexible.
R-values, which denote a material’s thermal resistance, is a key feature of any insulation product. Halo’s Subterra Plus – made with GPS – has a similar initial R-value to that of XPS Type 4 and has higher effective R-value to that of XPS Type 2 and Type 3. Subterra’s effective R-value is R-4.7 per inch of thickness.
R-Value Loss Due to Moisture Saturation
When moisture gets inside an insulation product, it fills the tiny voids and pushes out air – the substance that serves as the thermal barrier. Because water transfers heat 24 times faster than air, the foam core quickly loses its insulating properties when it’s soaked.
Sadly, there’s no standard test that offers either a reliable comparison of long-term water absorption between XPS and GPS or its effect on R-values.
The often-cited ASTM C272 does show that GPS initially soaks up more water than XPS – 1.1% vs. 0.7%.
On the other hand, ASTM E96 attests that GPS is more permeable, and therefore sheds more moisture than XPS in the long-term.
By retaining less overall moisture over time, in the end, GPS actually preserves its R-value longer than XPS.
A study, by a leading XPS producer supports this finding. After 15 years of service under highways, a number of XPS products were tested to have absorbed 3% to 7% moisture over 5 to 13 years, much higher than the results of the short term ASTM C272 test.
In another study, this one comparing XPS and EPS products buried for 15 years, the XPS had 19% water absorption and retained 52% of its R-Value, whereas the EPS had 5% water absorption and kept 94% of its R-Value.
This is all not even taking into account that Subterra’s water-proof cross-woven laminate does not even allow moisture to pass through in the first place and so the passage of moisture in and out is limited to the edges of the panels only.
In fact, if you are a specifier that prioritizes water absorption above all other insulation characteristics, then Subterra Plus really has to be your spec of choice!
Radon is a harmful, radioactive gas that forms as underground uranium breaks down. With no taste, smell, or color, it’s a pervasive threat to our homes.
Based on the Radon Diffusion test administered by the National Research Council of Canada, Halo Subterra Plus is a radon barrier. It is seven times more resistant to Radon than the 6-mil poly vapor barrier, so many builders include Subterra Plus as part of radon-resistant construction (here are instructions for installing Subterra Plus as a radon barrier)
XPS boards, on the other hand, offer no known or documented radon protection.
While the costs of XPS products vary between regions, Halo’s Subterra Plus typically costs 5% to 20% less than Type 4 XPS.
Considering costs during material selection is a vital part of the design-phase cost control process. When you specify an insulation product, you’re telling your client how much they will pay for an inch of insulation.
Thus, when you auto-paste “XPS Type-4”, you’re compelling your client to spend somewhere between 5%-20% more for a product that offers less overall long term R-Value and performance.
To get an accurate pricing comparison in your region, get a quote from your local materials dealer here.
Wrapping It Up
Construction is a conservative industry, where innovations equal risk and face walls of scrutiny. This aversion to change has led XPS Type-4 to become a staple spec in countless projects without definitive rhyme and reason, or a code requirement. In this post, we compared XPS Type-4 to Halo’s Subterra GPS, an alternative that:
- is more durable
- has longer-lasting R-values
- typically costs less
- serves as a proven radon barrier
- serves as an air and vapor barrier
Before you auto-paste, “XPS Type 4” into your next set of specifications, consider everything your project stands to miss.
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Could this be the gayest Olympics ever? LGBT rights, sexual identity at forefront of Games despite Russia's attempt to silence activism By Matt Kwong
A rainbow-inspired Google Doodle. Openly gay delegates sent to Sochi by foreign governments. A viral PSA promoting inclusiveness of LGBT athletes.
This could be adding up to be the most LGBT-conscious Games in history, says former gold-medal Olympic swimmer and openly gay athlete Mark Tewksbury.
"I don't know if it's a watershed moment, but it's certainly a bit of a tipping point. It shows that the world as I knew it back in 1992 as a closeted athlete has changed," he said.
If it wasn't already clear from global press images of demonstrators hoisting signs depicting President Vladimir Putin in drag, the 2014 Sochi Winter Games has been unable to shake the gay-rights controversy.
The uproar was also Russia's own doing, stemming from the country's passage of legislation last June to punish people for the spread of homosexual "propaganda." The law drew condemnation around the world for being vague and stigmatizing gay identity.
"Sometimes things backfire," Tewksbury said. "Trying to make this a non-issue, well, guess what — it's a huge issue."
Referring to Sochi mayor Anatoly Pakhomov's declaration to the BBC that his coastal town has no gay residents, Tewksbury said, "You cannot tell me there wasn't a single gay person in that opening ceremony."
Commentators already pointed out the use of gay composer Tchaikovsky's music during the show, as well as a performance from faux-lesbian singing duo t.A.T.u.
Tewksbury noted it was unusual for an International Olympic Committee president to make political overtures at an Olympic opening ceremony. He was surprised, then, when the IOC's Thomas Bach seemed to address the controversy over Russia's anti-gay laws during his remarks at Sochi's Fisht Olympic Stadium.


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Empty clip - Jamaican shooters want more ammo for training
David McMorris, Jamaica Open Division competitor at the Pan American Handgun Championships, currently being staged in the island, says the law restricting local competitors to 200 rounds per day puts them at a disadvantage against other nations, who have access to unlimited rounds when they compete in major tournaments.
McMorris believes competitive shooters should be allowed 500 rounds per day, and is calling on the Jamaica Rifle Association (JRA) to assist.
"We came into this (Pan Am) tournament at a big disadvantage because we weren't able to practise as much as we wanted to because of limited rounds. Two hundred rounds per day cannot prepare us for a tournament of this calibre, while other shooters (nations) have access to unlimited rounds.
"Shooting is a perishable skill. If you don't use it, you lose it. We need to practise. If we could get 500 rounds per day to practise, especially when we have big tournaments, it would be a plus, as it would give us a sharper edge," he told The Gleaner on day two of the championship at Woodleigh.
Although members have lodged complaints, it has so far not had any positive results.
"They (JRA) say they are going to try, so we are hoping it gets better, but it needs to be addressed fast. Jamaica has a very good team and every year, we do about six matches in the States and we need to be competitive.
"Those guys in the States, shooting 1,000 rounds a day is nothing. So we need to adjust the limitations, especially for competitive shooters," he argued.
DOING MUCH WITH LITTLE
JRA President Andrew Gardner said it's amazing how Jamaicans perform at such high standards despite limited resources. However, he says they have always and will continue to advocate for more rounds to be available for competitive shooters.
"We have to be respectful and mindful of the laws. The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) regulates that, and we work with them and in adherence to the rules they put down.
"However, we advocated for our athletes as we believe giving them the time they need behind the equipment they use will produce better athletes. So anything that we can do by working with the authorities to provide more practice, we will," he said.
"It's a legitimate sport, with legitimate athletes who have to practise, who have to be mentally prepared. You don't want to go into a tournament with the world's best thinking you are underprepared or at a disadvantage. So we will advocate to the Ministry of National Security and to the Firearm Licensing Authority to try and make that happen."
He noted that at the Pan American Championship, a level-four event which is one level below a world shoot event, Jamaicans are leading the way.
"It's just amazing what Jamaicans can do with limited resources. But we (JRA) are working hard to make things easier for our athletes to get the practice they deserve to excel," added.

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Whistler Children's Festival
The Whistler Children's Festival is back in a brand new location for 2013. This year this fantastic festival that screams of play time and fun for the little ones will be taking place in the heart of Whistler Village on the lush lawns at Whistler Olympic Plaza. This great location is just a 5 minute walk down the village stroll from your hotel room at the Crystal Lodge.
What makes this festival so popular for locals and many returning guests every year? The sell out art workshops, crafts, theatre, multi-media, dance and music concerts plus the amazing atmosphere. To check out the full list of art workshops please head to the Whistler Children's Festival website here.
Here is the list of free concerts and performances scheduled for the main stage at Whistler Olympic Plaza
Saturday July 13
|10 am||The Kerplunk's|
|11 am||Fresh Groove|
|12 pm||Makosso Village|
|1 pm||Major Conrad Flapps|
|2 pm||Story Theatre Company|
|3 pm||Vancouver Circus School|
|4 pm||Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series : Ache Brasil|
Sunday July 14
|10 am||The Blue Berries|
|11 am||Major Conrad Flapps|
|12 pm||The Kerplunk's|
|1 pm||Story Theatre Company|
|2 pm||Matthew Johnson|
|4 pm||Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series: Alex Cuba & the Lost Fingers|
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
Favorite Spot in Whislter
We go to Whistler a ton as a family to bike and have stayed at a ton of spots in the village and the Crystal is definitely our favorite. Can't beat the location and by far they have the best staff and service in town. Going above and beyond to make our family and dog feel welcomed. The one bedroom suites with vaulted ceilings feel very private and spacious. Also during noisy times when the village is going crazy late night, the rooms are extremely quiet which is a must for us.
Kevin M | Bellingham WA

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Laurel Island PUD Approved by City Council
preservation-admin , October 27, 2020
Laurel Island PUD Base Plan
Last night, City Council granted final approval to the Laurel Island PUD. As reported by the Post and Courier, the Preservation Society of Charleston once again called on Council to address the remaining flaws in both the PUD and the public review process.
However, with your support, the PSC has succeeded in bringing about meaningful improvements to the PUD. Notably, we were able to ensure a better mix of uses on Laurel Island by reducing allowable residential development by nearly 4,000 units, and establishing minimum requirements for office and retail uses. Further, provisions regulating affordable housing and green space have been significantly improved in response to the advocacy of the PSC and our community partners.
Although the zoning framework for Laurel Island is now set, implementation of the PUD and establishment of a Laurel Island architectural review process must be codified through subsequent approvals of a development agreement and design principles. These documents will require City approval, and you can be assured the PSC will continue to push for best outcomes.
We remain concerned by the deficiencies in the public process for virtual meetings, a concern that we know members of Council share. The stakes are high for Charleston, and robust public engagement is essential to good planning outcomes that truly benefit residents, not just investors and developers. The PSC will not relent in our advocacy for better projects and a better process for the people of Charleston, and as always, we will keep you informed every step of the way.


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Tower of Saviors
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Rebuild of Evangelion)
Crossover Coming Soon!
The Rise of “EVA Pilots”!
Horror Stage “Jörmungandr”!
In the new version 19.4, EVANGELION:Ex In the (OTHER) World will be released on 12 Oct (Mon), featuring a new crossover with the famous japanese anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion”(Rebuild of Evangelion) ! By then, the “EVA Pilots” and “Angels” will descend into the realm with a craze for battles.
● Horror Stage “Python in the Ocean”
“Midgard Serpent – Jörmungandr” will confront Summoners next Mon in the Horror Stage “Python in the Ocean”. Your performance will be graded harshly. To get the highest Rank, you must show your remarkable skills! But don’t worry, you can still get at least “Midgard Serpent – Jörmungandr” (Skill Lv.5) x 1 by clearing the Beginner Stage “Midgard Monster” five times.
● Rank & Rewards of the Horror Stage
In the Horror Stage, your score and rank will be decided based on the number of Rounds, battle time, number of Combos and max damage. And of course, better results come with better Rewards. Try your best to reach a high score for “Midgard Serpent – Jörmungandr” (Skill Lv.10) x 1!
● Team Skill of “Jörmungandr”
When the Team has only Beasts, with “Midgard Serpent – Jörmungandr” as a Team Member,
Attribute of “Midgard Serpent – Jörmungandr” will synchronize with that of the Leader.
● Active Skill ── “Serpent Aggression”
“Midgard Serpent – Jörmungandr” can activate “Serpent Aggression” upon CD 5:
I. Explode Weathered Runestones.
Upon successful explosion,
⇒ CDs of all enemies will be delayed for 2 Rounds.
For 1 Round,
II. Turn the first 8 Runestones touched while moving into Beast Runestones of the Monster’s Attribute.
● New Story Mode “Starry Seal”
New story mode “Starry Seal” will be released at noon next Mon! After the tough challenges of “Demons’ Territory”, this time the story mode “Starry Seal” will feature “Saint” and “Schrödinger” to begin a new journey with the Summoner. You can collect the story mode item “Bone Fragment” in the stages. By completing 2 specific Extra stages, you can obtain Dragon exclusive Dragonware “Cello of Dragonia Pattern” and “Cello of Dragonia Seal”.
● Dragon exclusive Dragonware ── “Cello of Dragonia”
● New Chapter in “Enoch’s Chronicle”
Starting from 12:00 noon next Mon, more stages will be available in “Enoch’s Chronicle” in The Traveler’s Memories! When you complete the stage for the first time, Talent Point will be given to further nurture your own “Enoch”.
● New Elf “Machine of Future – Chris” in Arena!
New Arena Trial is open! When you reach the ranking “Colonel I”, new elf character “Machine of Future – Chris” (Skill Lv.10) x1 will be rewarded. “Chris” can also be evolved into other attributes in later versions.
● “Machine of Future – Chris” ── “Flow of Elves”
Water Elf “Machine of Future – Chris” can activate “Flow of Elves” upon CD 7:
I. Turn 10 Runestones into Elf Runestones (non-Race Runestones rank first in priority).
For 1 Round,
II. Runestones can be dissolved by aligning 2 or more of them in the first batch.
● “Neon Genesis Evangelion Diamond Seal” Series Debut!
In version 19.4, “Neon Genesis Evangelion Diamond Seal” will be coming to the realm. The Diamond Seal has 8 characters, among them “Shinji Ikari & EVA Test Type-01”, “Rei Ayanami & EVA Proto Type-00”, “Asuka & EVA Production Model-02″ are equipped with top-notch battle power. Also, “Shinji Ikari & EVA Test Type-01” will possess the “Switching” skill. Even for other “EVA Pilots”, their power is outstanding too. Now we will introduce the skills of “Mari & EVA Provisional Unit-05” and “Kaworu Nagisa & Mark.06” to you.
● “Mari & EVA Provisional Unit-05” ── Battle Time
Earth God character “Mari & EVA Provisional Unit-05” can activate “Battle Time” upon 6 CD:
Explode Earth Runestones and the column below the Character to generate Enchanted Earth Runestones.
For 1 Round, Earth Runestones also possess 50% effect of other Attributive Runestones. Dodge an attack of a Human, God or Machina enemy. After dodging an attack, the Character’s Skill CD -4.
● “Kaworu Nagisa & Mark.06” ── The Promised Moment
Dark God character “Kaworu Nagisa & Mark.06” can activate “The Promised Moment” upon 5 CD:
Turn 12 Runestones in 4 corners into Enchanted Water, Fire, Earth and Light Runestones (3 for each).
For 1 Round, Runestones can be dissolved by aligning 3 or more of them in the first batch to create high combos easily. The first batch of Runestones to be dropped in the column below the Character will be Enchanted Dark Runestones. The first batch of Runestones to be dropped in the columns below “Shinji Ikari & EVA Test Type-01” and “Shinji Ikari & Test Type-01 Awaken” will be Heart Runestones.
● “Neon Genesis Evangelion” x “The Witches” into Battles
During the crossover with “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, they’ll join “The Witches” in our world to bring out their unique skills with the apparel of “The Witches” and help Summoners to fight along the journey.
● “Rei Ayanami the Witch” ── Desperate Strike
Water Human character “Rei Ayanami the Witch” can activate “Desperate Strike” upon 5 CD:
For 2 Rounds, Recovery becomes 0. Human and God Attack x 2.5. If there are ≥3 “EVA Pilots” in the Team, the Character’s Skill CD -2.
● “Asuka the Witch” ── Blood-stained Strike
Fire Human character “Asuka the Witch” can activate “Blood-stained Strike” upon 5 CD:
For 2 Rounds, Damage received x 1.5. Increase the drop rate of Runestones of the Leader’s Attribute. Human and God Attack x 2. If there are ≥3 “EVA Pilots” in the Team, the Character’s Skill CD -2.
● “Mari the Witch” ── Magic Strike
Earth Human character “Mari the Witch” can activate “Magic Strike” upon 5 CD:
For 2 Rounds,
I. Nullify all Damage-reducing Skills.
II. Ex. Combo +1 for every Combo made,
⇒ to the max +10 Ex. Combo.
III. If there are ≥3 “EVA Pilots” in the Team,
⇒ The Character’s Skill CD -2.
● Arena Character Redemption – “Gendoh Ikari”
When the crossover begins, Summoners can redeem the new character “Gendoh Ikari” with Prize Points in Arena. Dark Human character “Gendoh Ikari” can activate “Human Instrumentality Project” upon 6 CD:
(This Skill can be activated only when the Character’s HP is full)
The Character’s Attack becomes 0. Human and God Attack x 2. Attack of “EVA Pilots” x 1.4 additionally. The Skill stays in play until Team HP ≤40%.
When using “Gendoh Ikari” character as a member, the effect of Craft Apparatus will be enhanced in the Team Skill: After entering a Stage, charge 20% of the power of Craft Apparatus for every Human other than “Gendoh Ikari” present in the Team.
● Angel Attacks in Bi-weekly Stages
Upon version 19.4, new bi-weekly series “Angels” will be introduced in the crossover. The leading character is “The 4th Angel”. Dark God character “The 4th Angel” can activate “Attack of The 4th Angel” upon 5 CD (Consume 50% Team HP to activate the Skill):
Explode Electrified Runestones and the column below the Character
to deal 4 million non-Attributive Damage to all enemies.
For 1 Round, the Character’s Damage dealt on God and Machina enemies x 2.5 additionally
● Ultimate Stage: Great Mass of Darkness
Warning! Apart from “The 4th Angel”, “The 8th Angel” will set up the ultimate stage “Great Mass of Darkness” at 10pm, 14 Oct (Wed). Get yourself prepared for the destructive fall!
● “The 8th Angel” ── Velocity of Fall
“The 8th Angel” can activate “Velocity of Fall” to explode Weakened Runestones and non-Fire Runestones to generate Enchanted Runestones. For 1 Round, extend Runestone-moving time to 15 seconds. When there is Boss Skill “Burning” in play, Unlimited Runestone movement without dissolving.
** As some crossover characters are pending for review, they’ll be shown as silhouettes in the article
**All relevant events & rewards of “Neon Genesis Evangelion” (Rebuild of Evangelion) are Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, The Philippines and Indonesia exclusive only.

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Soup is a favorite winter meal of mine–a big hot bowl of soup on a cold day is just so warm and comforting! This winter has actually been on the milder side where I live, but we’ve had some chilly days and I’ve been making homemade soup every so often.
If you like veggies, this Zucchini Vegetable Soup is a good one to try. In addition to zucchini, it’s also made with green beans, chopped onion, and sliced carrots, all cooked until tender in a tomato–vegetable broth (or you can also substitute chicken broth if you like).
So there’s some chopping and slicing involved, but it’s worth it! And it gave me a chance to try my new complimentary AnySharp knife sharpener that I received in the mail. It’s safe and easy to use and comes in a convenient small size for easy storage. It really helps make chopping and slicing veggies so much easier! You can visit AnySharp.com to learn more about it.
You can seed your zucchini before slicing it if you want, but if you don’t mind having some seeds in your soup, you can just slice it without seeding like I did.
ZUCCHINI VEGETABLE SOUP by NancyC
Makes 6-8 servings
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or substitute chicken broth)
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)–cut slices into halves or fourths
- 2 cups fresh or frozen (and thawed) green beans, sliced into 1″ pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 2 cups sliced carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 to 3/4 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, depending on how seasoned you want it
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- additional salt and pepper to taste
In large pot, over medium heat, stir together the broth and tomato paste. Add the zucchini, green beans, onions, carrots, salt, dried parsley flakes, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Heat mixture to boiling, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired, then serve.
The Italian seasoning adds a great flavor to this soup, along with the garlic and onion. If you’re trying to get more veggies in your diet, this is a great recipe to try! What kinds of soup have you been making this winter?

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The Track Jacket high-visibility, reflective jacket from Ruffwear lets you extend your adventures into low-light conditions. Its simple, lightweight design is quick and easy to put on so you can hit the trail running. Three separate Light Loop attachment points allow for maximum added visibility. See dogs and let dogs be seen.
- High-visibility blaze orange fabric with integrated reflective print design for maximum visibility
- Three separate light loops for attaching multiple Beacon safety lights
- Streamlined design is easy to put on and stays in place
- Lightweight, low-profile tension hooks provide a quick and secure connection
- Durable, waterproof fabric
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The music industry lost a legend with the passing of B.B. King on May 14. Best-known as an acclaimed blues singer and songwriter, King was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He was, along with his famous, iconic guitar “Lucille,” named #6 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Music, Movies & More
The warmer weather is making its way here to the Chicagoland area, and this time it looks like it’s here to stay until fall. With summer vacation right around the corner, there’s more time for fun, like watching movies! In honor of the upcoming season, we’ve got some awesome family movies to beat the heat this summer:
Best known for his work as Mr. Spock on the original Star Trek television series, Nimoy was a beloved philanthropist, poet and film director, though he never stopped enjoying his Star Trek roots. He recently co-starred in the 2009 Star Trek remake, as well as a cameo in the remake’s second installment, Star Trek Into Darkness. In addition to his “Spock” work in movies and on TV, he often lent his voice for video games, animated films and documentaries. He will be missed…by Sci Fi fans and others the world over.
Another year, another Oscar Night Party at the Niles Library. This, our 11th annual celebration, was once again a success. Sixty people watched, cheered and even shared fashion gossip with their friends and fellow movie buffs. We played trivia and many people walked out with door prizes, which included movie books, AMC Theatre gift cards and nominated DVDs.
Most of the people were satisfied with the Best Picture winner Birdman, though part of the audience seemed to be rooting for another pick, mainly Boyhood. Whether your favorite film won or not, it was a fun night for movie lovers.
Though we have to wait until next year for the next Niles Library Oscar Night Party, you can check out the winning and nominated DVDs and Blu-rays at the Library all year round to have a movie night at home!
This is the time of year when EVERYONE has a “best of” list. So not wanting to feel left out, and since the Adult Services staff watches a lot of movies, we want to share our picks with you for some of OUR best of the year. Will you agree with all of these? Certainly not. But you might like some of them. You might even add some to your own “best of” list.
These are movies that were released on DVD in 2014 or early 2015:
City 44 (Polish)
Gods (Bogowie) (Polish)
The Heart and the Sweetheart (Polish)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Kill the Messenger
Two Days, One Night
Check out these movies and more by visiting our catalog at www.nileslibrary.org/catalog.
Join us on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 pm for our 2014 in Movies with Oscar Preview program. Cecilia, our very own librarian, will review some of the best and the worst of Hollywood in 2014, plus give some Oscars insight. A great opportunity to chat about movies and meet some fellow film lovers!
And of course, the Niles Library’s Oscar season all leads up to our big OSCAR NIGHT PARTY on Sunday, February 22 at 7 pm. Registration is required. Watch the live telecast of the 87th Annual Academy Awards with fellow movie buffs. There will be games, door prize drawings and refreshments. See you there!
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! For all the hopeless romantics out there, here at the Niles Library we’ve got the perfect selection of romance movies to tug at your heartstrings. So if you’ve got a special someone (or two named Ben & Jerry), grab one of these sweet flicks and fall in love with love all over again.
10) Ghost (1990)
As usual, you can search through our entire DVD/Blu-ray collection at www.nileslibrary.org. Or if you’re technologically inclined, you can download up to ten of these heart-warmers using Hoopla, a new service that lets you instantly download movies, music, and more onto your mobile devices 24/7. All you need is your Niles Public Library card to register at hoopladigital.com/home. Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
This is going to be hard to believe, but as we begin the new year that means the heart of the 90s, 1995, was 20 years ago. Do you remember what you were doing that year? Were you surfing the web via AOL dial-up on your Windows 95 computer? Playing Rayman on your PlayStation? Or were you running to Blockbuster to rent the latest movie on VHS?
The cool thing is that all those movies you were popping into your VCR two decades ago can now be checked out here at the Niles Library on DVD and Blu-ray. A major perk to watching these hits now? You no longer have to be kind and rewind! So check out this list of 20 movies turning 20 in 2015, and get ready to be transported back to a time when Boy Meets World aired new episodes and people only used cell phones for making calls.


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KW Profit Sharing is a unique way that the company says “thank you” to their agents for bringing new, productive agents to the family. Keeping true to the philosophy, which agents are partners and stakeholders in the success of the company, KW Realty returns up to 50 percent of the profits of each office to the agents who have attracted new people to the company. Agents merely need to spread the word about the KW difference in order to receive a passive stream of continuous income.
Understanding the Concept Behind KW Profit Sharing
For each new agent you bring to KW Realty you will receive a percentage of the profits they bring in to the company each month. However, it does not stop there. When the person you brought into the agency attracts another new agent, you receive a portion of that person’s profits as well. This continues on and on for seven levels. For example:
- The Level 1 sponsor is the individual an associate chooses as their sponsor.
- The Level 2 sponsor is the Level 1 sponsor’s sponsor.
- The Level 3 sponsor is the Level 2 associate’s sponsor, etc.
Profit sharing programs have been around for hundreds of years. However, KW Realty takes it to a new level by offering such substantial passive profits for their agents. Additionally, this income will not cease when the agent retires from the company. As long as they are considered a sponsor of another agent who is making sales, they will continue to receive a profit share. KW profit sharing is truly changing lives and building wealth within the company and enhancing real estate careers, which supports the mission statement, “Careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living.”

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Open Tour Paris has joined with the bus manufacturer UNVI to design the first NGV double-decker, open-top vehicle. This 12-metre vehicle, which is completely new on the market, can carry around 70 passengers. It has a daily operating range of 500 km, allowing it to make 250 stops in order for passengers to get on and off as they wish. By 2024, the entire Open Tour Paris fleet, made up of 36 vehicles, will be converted to clean energy sources.
Working alongside the City of Paris and ADEME for a more sustainable mobility over the past several years, Open Tour Paris is proud to be a leader with nearly 1/3 of its bus fleet converted to clean energy sources. Today, we are proud to be able to combine tourist attractiveness with environmental compliance by offering our customers an innovative and sustainable service.
This innovation is part of RATP Group’s commitment to a major technological and ecological development, of which the goal is to convert 100% of its fleet in Île-de-France by 2025. Through this ambitious plan, the aim is to have 2/3 electric bus depots and 1/3 biogas bus depots by 2025, with a 100% eco-friendly fleet. This will make Paris and the Île-de-France region a global reference for very low-carbon urban road public transport.
The Group already operates around 1,200 hybrid buses, 100 electric buses and 150 NGV buses in several cities across France and abroad. In 2018, two lines in London were completely converted to electricity.
RATP Group and sightseeing buses
RATP Dev, an RATP Group subsidiary, is one of the few global public transport operators to have expertise and experience in urban double-decker sightseeing buses. In 2015, RATP Dev created Extrapolitan, a global alliance aiming to bring together the industry’s best operators. Since then, RATP Group, the 5th global player in public transport, has provided these operators with its expertise.
Extrapolitan is currently present in 21 cities globally: Paris, London, Hong Kong, Porto, Lisbon, Budapest, Split, Nice, Marseille, Monaco, Rome, Athens, Berlin, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Riga, Tallinn, Stockholm, Bath, Windsor and Cardiff.
The Extrapolitan alliance is planning for the deployment of 100% electric double-decker buses on several of its networks starting with The Original Tour, in London, which has been operating its first electric double-decker open-top bus since October 2018.


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Don’t get me wrong; I’m as depressed as anyone else about the outcome of the election, and Trump’s selections for his transition team, including the editor of Breitbart, are infinitely depressing. Tomorrow I’m returning to a country that I don’t know any more, and one I don’t understand.
And seriously, Trump is still tweeting? The man has no gravitas, and will get no respect for world leaders (except, perhaps, Putin). Here’s what the loudmouth said recently, despite his own words that show that he’s okay with nuclear proliferation:
But it doesn’t help when liberals, desperate to find someone to blame for Hillary Clinton’s loss, turn to nearly anything as a putative cause of our country’s debacle. (Even Clinton, in my…
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ACT Branch Management Committee
Jessica Russ-Smith (she/her) is a Wiradyuri Wambuul woman, Senior Lecturer/Academic Developer Indigenous Curriculum at Australian Catholic University, President of the AASW ACT Branch Management Committee, PhD Scholar in the School of Indigenous Australian Studies at Charles Sturt University and a Social Worker.
Jess has taught within Bachelor and Masters Social Work programs at UNSW and ACU and a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs within the School of Indigenous Australian Studies at CSU. Jess’ research relates to Indigenous sovereignty, embodying sovereignty, decolonisation, decolonising social work and education, Indigenous social work, ethics, activism, working with Aboriginal children and young people, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and experiences of Indigenous researchers. Her passion and focus is on creating decolonising and critical learning spaces for students, staff and practitioners which honour and are guided by Indigenous knowledges and support critical practice in the field.
Jess is passionate about supporting and further building the ACT and National social work community. Jess is a proud member of the ACT Branch Management Committee and especially enjoys opportunities to learn alongside fellow social workers and support the needs and interests of the social work community.
Branch Vice President
Candice is an Accredited Senior Social Worker for Canberra Health Services, and has recently accepted the appointment as Principal Social Worker for the Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services Division of CHS.
After to moving to Canberra in 2016, Candice has focused on delivering evidence-based clinical social work services within several sectors, including forensic mental health, mental health disaster recovery, and providing assessment and therapeutic intervention to mandated participants in Canberra’s ‘drug court’. Candice has also worked for Australia’s peak organisation for mental health, Mental Health Australia, and provided passionate project coordination and management for their lived experiences programs.
Candice is passionate about clinical excellence, evidenced-based practice, and a robust and resilient social work workforce. Candice has recently opened her own private practice, and provides private clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring to social workers with the intention to support them to move through their careers with adaptability and intentionality. Candice is also an active field educator and liaison officer for Australian universities, providing support and education to social work students during their placements.
General Committee Members
Elodie Oxenham has been on the AASW Branch Management Committee since
November 2020. Elodie grew up in Townsville (Nth QLD) and is of Mauritian and French heritage. She has family links in the South Pacific countries of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Elodie has lived in Canberra since 2015 where she works for the Australian Public Service.
Elodie is particularly interested in ideas and the practice of Social Work and Leadership across all contexts. Elodie would like to build an ACT AASW Branch that supports the Social Work profession in this community.
Jennifer Griffin (she/her) is an accredited social worker and mediator, with experience in frontline and policy roles, and has been a member of the AASW ACT board since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Social Work and is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management.
After moving to Canberra in 2017, Jennifer has worked for the Community Services Directorate from 2018 to present. In her current role, Jennifer works with the ACT Government to resolve complaints from the ACT public through the use of resolution focused restorative practice, through mediation and conciliation. Jennifer also conducts policy and analysis work, advising both government executives and wider community and providing leadership in collaborative practice.
Jennifer’s vision is for an effective, compassionate and equitable social work practice which supports communities and protects the safety and dignity of all people.
After completing my Bachelors of Social Work at the Australian Catholic University of Canberra in 2005, I began my Social Work career at Woden Community Services. In 2007, I joined the Department of Human Services, then known as Centrelink, and never left.
I have had leadership roles in the implementation of complex social policy including the School Enrolment and Attendance Measure, Income Management and Participation Compliance. I facilitated Social Work engagement and the provision of our expertise into the department’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ modernisation of welfare services. More recently, I was the assistant director for external engagement in the National Redress Scheme and responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative, cross-sectoral relationships to strengthen service delivery. I'm currently a director with the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service, responsible for policy and service delivery,
Through the Branch Management Committee, I aim to facilitate greater social and professional connections amongst Social Workers in the ACT, with a view to identifying and responding to the issues that affect our practice and professional identity.
Dickson has worked with the Northern Territory government, ACT government and NSW Community Services in child protection services as well as with the Australian Red Cross as team leader of the Migration Support Program; Marist180 as a Program Coordinator for ACT managing the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Program; Catholiccare as Case Manager for the New Arrival Humanitarian Program; and Migrant Resource Centre Inc. Dickson was also the Chief Executive Officer of FECAA. Across these positions, Dickson has been working with clients from different cultural backgrounds, including working with refugees and asylum seekers. Dickson is currently working as a caseworker and training facilitator with Uniting NSW ACT.
Dickson's passion is for promoting social justice policy and human rights advocacy. He also loves doing research on mental health across cultures and the cultural interpretation of mental health illness. Dickson has a personal interest in the advancement of technology. Dickson is a reflective and creative thinker. Dickson is not a popular thinker. He believes in thinking outside the popular culture.
Dickson is a member of the AASW ACT Branch Management Committee. Dickson is also a cultural and independent consultant during his private time.
Dickson holds a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Public Policy, Political Sciences (University of Tasmania), a Master of Politics and Policy (Deakin University Melbourne Australia ); a Master of Public Health (Deakin University Melbourne Australia); and a Master of Social Work (Charles Stuart University Wagga Wagga NSW).
Rosy Winter has been a member of the ACT AASW Branch Management Committee for two years. Rosy studied Social Work at the University of NSW and moved to Canberra towards the end of her studies. Since graduating Rosy has been working in Canberra public health care for over 30 years. Her current role is the Director of Allied Health in Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drug Services at Canberra Health Services.
Rosy is strong believer in the role that social workers can play in shaping health care services of the future. Engaging in research, collaborating, taking up leadership positions and promoting the values of the Social Work profession will bring about a more compassionate health care service where the holistic needs of unwell and injured people and their carers are attended to.
Rosy enjoys the networking, collaboration and sense of community that being a member of the ACT Branch brings as well as the opportunity to contribute to change.
Dr. Amelia Wheeler (she/her) is a Lecturer in Social Work at the Australian Catholic University, Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Social Work program in Canberra and has been a Member of the ACT AASW Branch Management Committee since February 2021.
Amelia has worked in the fields of child welfare, domestic and family violence and family law and continues to undertake research in these areas. Amelia is a passionate educator who has been teaching social work students across BSW and MSW programs for eleven years. Amelia undertakes research related to gender-based violence, the inclusion of children and young people in social services, decolonising social work practice and the use of ethics in everyday professional life. Amelia envisions a passionate, inclusive learning community of ACT social workers and social work students and appreciates the opportunity to connect with colleagues through the AASW BMC.
Mikaela (she/her) is the Manager, Student Wellbeing and Support at the University of Canberra, Ngunnawal Country.
Mikaela has over 10 years experience managing education, wellbeing, arts and community engagement programs and events across Australia and in the UK. Mikaela is passionate about social, educational and environmental justice and is informed by these values in her social work practice.
In her current role, Mikaela is committed to ensuring equitable access to and opportunities for success in higher education, and works to ensure that all students can access meaningful, holistic and inclusive support in a safe and enabling way.
Jaimie Barry (she/her) is in her final year of her Master of Social Work at the Australian Catholic University. She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies - Psychology (Swinburne University of Technology). Jaimie is an emerging critical feminist social worker with a strong interest in social work research. Jaimie currently works as a social work Research Assistant at Charles Darwin University, with a strong focus on decolonising social work, community development and cultural safety. Jaimie has a strong interest in gender-based violence, and advocating for social justice and human rights, particularly in the legal systems.
As a student social worker, Jaimie is passionate about supporting other students. She has mentored International BSW students and is excited to represent her colleagues as a student member of the ACT AASW BMC.


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Attorneys for President Donald Trump‘s former national security advisor Michael Flynn are now accusing federal prosecutors of illegally hiding information that could prove their client’s innocence.
In a blistering 14-page motion filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday, Flynn’s attorneys–including Fox News contributor Sidney Powell–questioned the integrity of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s one-time lieutenant Brandon Van Grack.
The motion was filed–with a few redactions–one day after a hearing held to address evidentiary issues related to his December 2017 guilty plea on charges of lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about his contacts with then-Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
Flynn’s December 2018 sentencing famously blew up after Judge Emmet G. Sullivan bizarrely claimed that Flynn may have committed treason–prompting the defense to request a long postponement. The judge apologized for the remarks. A legal shakeup over the summer eventually resulted in a more combative strategy from the defendant and his attorneys.
Cue this week’s goings on at the U.S. District Court.
In the somewhat redacted motion, Flynn’s legal team accuses Van Grack of outright violating the U.S. Bill of Rights. Per the filing:
Given the material defense counsel has requested, which remains outstanding, Mr. Van Grack’s denial that further Brady material exists is patently absurd. It demonstrates arrogance and utter contempt for the letter and the spirit of this Court’s explicit order, the rule of Brady v. Maryland, and the protections guaranteed to defendants by the U.S. Constitution.
The Brady Rule requires the government to provide criminal defendants with exculpatory evidence favorable to them. Thus, Brady material is constitutionally-mandated information the prosecution is expected to hand over to the defense. The Brady Rule is an extension of the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause and is so named due to the landmark 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case enshrining that right.
Brady violations, unfortunately, are quite commonplace in the U.S. legal system.
BuzzFeed News’ Zoe Tillman reported on the Tuesday hearing held to address Flynn’s Brady motion. Some of the evidence sought by the defendant are “copies of text messages between two onetime members of Mueller’s team,” Tillman noted.
Readers are likely aware of the two Mueller alumni in question: Former FBI employees and stars-and-stripes-crossed lovers Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
During that hearing, Powell argued such evidence would likely show “that the entire prosecution should be dismissed for egregious government misconduct.”
In Flynn’s perhaps longshot bid to have the charges dismissed, however, the defendant has opened the door to withdrawing the plea agreement wherein he agreed to cooperate with Mueller’s long-running–and now defunct–investigation into election interference and obstruction of justice.
In response to questioning by Judge Sullivan, Powell didn’t rule out that such an option was on the table–but saved most of her argumentative ire for the alleged wrongdoing carried out by Van Grack’s prosecution. A formal request for dismissal of the charges against Flynn has yet to be filed.
Judge Sullivan eventually set an October 31 date for a hearing on the accusations about the alleged Brady violations.
But Flynn’s Wednesday motion left little to the imagination as to what line of argument his legal team would likely pursue in the future. Again the filing [emphasis in original]:
[T]he prosecutors exude arrogance in their flat denials of both our request for security clearances and the production of Brady material. Production of obvious Brady material while repeatedly and stoutly denying any such material exists prompts questions of how much more is still outstanding and whether these prosecutors are willing or able to recognize it when they see it. The only alternative explanation is even worse.
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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president Wednesday, the Biden campaign announced.
The decision to endorse the former vice president was unanimous among the union’s leadership, the IBEW said in a news release.
“Vice President Biden has been a longtime friend of working families and the IBEW,” IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson said in the release. “Joe has a long record of standing up for union members, and we believe it’s in the best interest of IBEW members to elect him our next president.”
While noting that it’s unusual for the union to issue an endorsement so early, “this year there’s an urgency we haven’t seen in a very long time,” Stephenson said. “Energy policies made today will reverberate for decades, and it’s paramount that we have a candidate for president who supports IBEW jobs and IBEW values.”
The IBEW represents about 775,000 electrical workers — active and retired — in North America, according to the release.

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The United States’ Farm-To-School Program (F2SP) is a competitive grant program that targets participants of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with the aim of increasing the quantity and frequency of locally sourced fruits and vegetables offered to children during the school year. This narrative review aims to summarize the outcomes of the F2SP’s interventions on child health and wellness using the research available to date and provide points to consider when implementing the F2SP outside of the United States, particularly in Egypt and Morocco. Analysis of the existing literature showed that both Egypt and Morocco have been beneficiaries of their aid and have seen improvements in the number of children receiving meals at school. With its centralized school meals system, and with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), Egypt has the infrastructure to set up and sustain a long term F2SP that will enrich local communities, grow local economies, and support the health of the next generation. As the WFP continues its work in Morocco, the focus should be maintained on developing a strong school meals system and addressing immediate food insecurity. The viability of such a program being implemented should be reassessed once outcomes from current hunger relief efforts become available. Additional research is needed to continue to study the feasibility, applicability, and impact of this program, especially as it would be applied in areas with no centralized school meals programs across North Africa.
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Hanel, Tammy; Miller, Brenna; Aboul-Enein, Basil H.; Benajiba, Nada; and Kruk, Joanna, "Farm-to-school nutrition programs with special reference to Egypt and Morocco" (2021). Health & Wellness Department Faculty Publications and Research. 81.
Hanel T., Miller B., Aboul-Enein B.H, Benajiba N. & Kruk, J. (2021). Farm-to-school nutrition programs with special reference to Egypt and Morocco. The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 5 (12): 100-104. https://doi.org/10.51745/najfnr.5.12.100-104


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A simple and alluring celebration of beauty for Vogue Japan featuring gorgeous hair by Didier Malige.
i think carola is better than this shoot. i like the second and third shots but the others are nothing particularly special; disappointing even
seems like you are promoting some girls more than others…
@ Anlabe – hello! CAROLA, ENIKO MIHALIK,…….!!!
@anlabe – I think every week I see a post of Alessandra Ambrosio here…… Im a fan so im not complaining, Lol.
Just noticed a trend here, that’s all
Yes. I get a thousand dollars every time I mention certain models and it is deposited directly into my offshore account.
But seriously, the last Carola post on Feed was April 21st, over a month ago. This Vogue Japan story is here because I liked it and for no other reason. If there is a model you feel should be featured more you could always send an email or tweet.
Eniko was last mentioned on May 13th and March 21st. There were two stories with Alessandra this month, but the last time she was mentioned in Feed was in February.
I can say with total honesty that were not trying to feature any model more than another and if a story ends up on Feed it is because it caught our eye and we liked it. TBH I don’t even think I get to talk about my personal favorite models all that much even, but that is a story for another day 😉
Love her face. Agreed that this shoot could be better though. She is featured a lot and she deserves it! Stunning face.
post as much as you can of carola! 😀 she’s such a stunning new face, so 90s supermodel alike! fresh fresh fresh and beautiful!
I love her bone structure, her piercing eyes and lips! This editorial is not rad, but it’s classically beautiful, with the gorgeous hair and the ethereal styling. I like it!
@ Lily: Ugly big feet? o.O How come???
Carola is gorgeous in this pics! I want to see more of her too!
@Janelle – OMFG!!! You replied to my post! You finally noticed me!
I can die now. 🙂 🙂 🙂
i am loving your choice and i too think this is pure pretty
not sure how i feel about the first shot but the others are gorgeous!
She needs a beauty contract.. incredibly gorgeous face.
WOW – i’ve never seen this girl before and finally someone FRESH and NEW!!! she’s such a delight!!! ^.^
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The eyes of the Arab peoples and the peoples of the world are directed to the first “Riyadh Arab-Chinese Summit for Cooperation and Development”, which comes at the generous invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from 7-9 December, in the presence of Their Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses, leaders The countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and the Arab countries, and the wide participation of the League of Arab States, the People’s Republic of China, and the presidents and general secretaries of a number of regional and international organizations, within the framework of the Arab interest in relations with China, which is witnessing remarkable development and aimed at achieving higher levels of cooperation, development and interests. joint efforts, and consolidating the pillars of security, peace, prosperity, and development for the Arab and Chinese peoples.
The “Riyadh-Chinese Cooperation and Development Summit” comes at this time. It serves as an important cooperation mechanism to develop means of exchange and expertise between the Arab and Chinese sides, and to confront the current international challenges and changes, whether at the political, economic or cultural levels, for the benefit of the Arab countries, China and the world as a whole.
This important historic summit also represents a new impetus for strengthening and developing Arab-Chinese relations, in light of the current international changes, and an opportunity to devote historical Arab-Chinese relations, deepen cooperation in all fields, promote exchanges between civilizations in each of them, and work hand in hand to build the Arab-Chinese community. For the common future towards the new era.
Through this summit, the leaders of the Arab countries and China intend to plan joint cooperation in the future, advance the quality and level of Arab-Chinese relations, and develop more consensus between the two sides in global governance, development, security, civilized dialogue, and other important issues.
This summit is considered a milestone in the history of Arab-Chinese relations, and it symbolizes the entry of the Arab-Chinese friendship into a new phase, and the opening of broader horizons for the Arab-Chinese strategic partnership relations, leading the two sides to move forward in the path of building the Arab-Chinese community for a common future with broad steps.
Arab countries are important partners for China in advancing firmly on the path of development, strengthening solidarity and cooperation among developing countries, and advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
The relations between the Arab countries and China are rooted in the depths of history, to form the overall distinguished and close strategic partnership relations between the two sides, and over the past more than 70 years since the founding of the new China, the Arab-Chinese cooperation has been defining the prospects and the way forward towards building the Arab-Chinese community.
Cooperation between the Arab countries and China in all fields has witnessed rapid and comprehensive development, as the Arab countries have become the most important energy suppliers and economic and trade cooperation partners for China. While the Arab and Chinese sides are jointly implementing the “Belt and Road” action plan in various fields, including the field of technology, within the framework of the Arab-Chinese technological partnership, to take full advantage of Chinese technological advantages and employ the catalytic role of advanced and modern technology.
The Arab countries and China enjoy a high degree of economically complementary advantages, as the volume of trade exchange between the Arab countries and China increased from 1970 AD to 2010 AD, by more than 620 times, and Chinese oil imports from Arab countries increased by about 30 times from the beginning of the nineties to 2010 AD.
The total volume of trade exchange between the Arab countries and China in 2020 amounted to about $239.8 billion, while the imports of Arab countries from China amounted to about $122.9 billion, an increase of 2.1% on an annual basis, while the Arab countries and China are partners for cooperation within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative, as China has signed cooperation documents within the framework of this initiative with many Arab countries in addition to the League of Arab States.
In the year 2021 AD, mutual direct investment balances between the Arab and Chinese sides amounted to $27 billion, an increase of 2.6% compared to 10 years ago, and the volume of trade exchange between the two sides reached $330.3 billion, an increase of 1.5% over what it was 10 years ago, and in the first three quarters of 2022 The volume of trade exchange between the two sides reached 319 billion and 295 million dollars, an increase of 35.28% compared to the same period last year, and it is close to the total volume in 2021.
And on expanding cultural and human exchange and promoting the rapprochement of peoples; The Arab and Chinese sides conducted a variety of cooperation in several fields, including youth, media, education, culture and health, which expanded human and cultural exchange and deepened understanding between the two sides.
The Arab and Chinese sides established different mechanisms for human and cultural communication within the framework of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum, and although the Arab and Chinese civilizations each have a distinct system and characteristics, they both include common concepts and aspirations that accumulate in the process of human progress, and are concerned with values such as moderation, moderation, tolerance and self-discipline. They seek dialogue among civilizations, and call for tolerance and mutual benefit.
The League of Arab States and the People’s Republic of China have historical friendship relations, as China began contacting the Arab League after establishing its diplomatic relations with Egypt in 1956 AD, and the League opened its office in China in 1993 AD, and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of a mechanism for political consultations with the General Secretariat of the League Arabia in 1999 AD, and China appointed its ambassador to Egypt and a Chinese delegate to the League of Arab States in 2005 AD, and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs established a mechanism for political and strategic dialogue at the level of senior officials with the General Secretariat of the Arab League in 2015 AD.
The Arab League seeks to strengthen its relations with China in various fields, in a way that makes the Arab-Chinese rapprochement and cooperation grow stronger, more solid, and more diversified, based on common denominators of the two parties’ respect for the principles of international law, international legitimacy, the sovereignty and independence of states, and a commitment to resolving disputes by peaceful means. And the common desire to expand and deepen the areas of cooperation in order to achieve Arab and Chinese interests.
China has been making unremitting efforts for peace and stability in the Middle East. China has also participated constructively in the Palestinian issue, and in the hot issues of Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and other countries, to push for solutions acceptable to all parties through comprehensive political dialogue.
The League of Arab States upholds friendship towards China, and the vast majority of decisions related to China issued by the League Council at the ministerial level since its 125th session of March 2006 contain support for the one-China principle.
All decisions related to China issued by the League Council at the ministerial level since its 149th session in March 2018 touched on cooperation in building the “Belt and Road” initiative. Chinese diplomacy in the Middle East.
The Arab countries and China have joined hands and supported each other in the spirit of one team since the outbreak of the emerging Corona virus pandemic, and resulted in effective cooperation in the areas of vaccine development and use, prevention and joint control, and the sharing of experiences and therapeutic drugs. To produce masks and other materials to combat this pandemic.
The Arab countries and China also face similar historical challenges in light of the unprecedented changes the world is currently witnessing, as China has always considered the Arab countries as important partners in the steady path of peaceful development, the strengthening of solidarity and cooperation between developing countries, and the push to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
It also reflects the holding of the first “Riyadh Arab-Chinese Summit for Cooperation and Development” in the Kingdom; The keenness of the Arab and Chinese leaders to develop aspects of joint cooperation and align the strategic directions of the Arab countries with China as the second largest economy in the world, as well as to strengthen the Kingdom’s role as a pillar of security and stability in the region and the world, and to build bridges of communication with China by coordinating documents between the two sides, and coming up with a vision and mechanisms Common understanding, launch and support of quality initiatives.
The Kingdom’s hosting of the first “Riyadh-Chinese Cooperation and Development Summit” contributes to advancing the Arab-Chinese strategic partnership to broader horizons, as well as serving the common interests of both sides, upgrading the mechanisms of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum, and assigning the General Secretariat to coordinate with the concerned authorities in each of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. and the People’s Republic of China.
The Kingdom is making efforts to make the convening of this important historic summit a success, which is a milestone in the march of the strategic partnership between the Arab countries and China, where three summits are being held. Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – and the second is the “Riyadh Gulf-Chinese Summit for Cooperation and Development,” and the third is the “Riyadh Arab-Chinese Summit for Cooperation and Development.” The Kingdom also strives to build what is called a partnership of strength or friendship of partnership, through these The summit, which is an additional step to support Arab-Chinese cooperation in all fields, in order to achieve common interests between the two sides.


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|Headsets Splitter Adapter, DUKABEL 3.5mm Jack Separate Headphone & Mic Plug Adapter 3.5mm Combo Audio Adapter Cable for PS4 Gaming Headset PC Xbox One Laptop -<11inch/30CM>||
|Warmstor 2-Pack Headphone Splitter for Computer 3.5mm Female to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male Headphone Mic Audio Y Splitter Cable Smartphone Headset to PC Adapter||
|MillSO Headphone Splitter for Computer CTIA 3.5mm Female to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male Headset Splitter [Nylon Braid & Sea Blue & Young Series] Stereo Audio & Mic Jack Gaming Headset to PC Adapter||
|ienza Long (6ft / 1.8M) PC Splitter: Smartphone Headset Phone Headset to PC Adapter - 3.5mm to Dual 3.5mm||
|Headset Splitter Cable for PC 3.5mm Jack Headphones Adapter Convertors for PC 3.5mm Female with Headphone/Microphone Transform to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male for Computer Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio (Blue)||
|Philips Audio Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones (Black)||
|ARCHEER 3.5mm Male to Male Audio Cable 4 Pole Stereo Aux Cable/Auxiliary Cable/Aux Cord for Headphones, PS4, Smartphone, Tablets, Headset, PC, Laptop (5ft/1.5m)||
|Avantree TR302 Two Way 3.5mm Dual Headphone Jack Splitter, AUX Stereo Earphone Earbuds Y Audio Split Adapter Cable, Compatible with iPhone, Samsung Phones and Tablets - Black||
|ISAIBELL 3.5mm Female to 2 Male Gold Plated Headphone Mic Audio Y Splitter Flat Cable(Red)||
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Headsets Splitter Adapter, DUKABEL 3.5mm Jack Separate Headphone & Mic Plug Adapter 3.5mm Combo Audio Adapter Cable for PS4 Gaming Headset PC Xbox One Laptop -<11inch/30CM>
|Connector Type||3.5mm mini trrs combo plug, 3.5mm mini audio jack + 3.5mm mini TRS microphone jack|
|Number of Ports||1|
|Compatible Devices||Laptop, PC, PlayStation, Speaker|
- ⭐For wide-ranging use: The DuKabel headset adapter features dual 3.5mm 3-position ports that provide a separate headphone and microphone to connect to your laptop/PC/Smartphone with the combo audio port. Alternatively, you can also connect a separate TRS microphone and powered speakers if you prefer to use Skype or chat online without using a headset.
- ⭐Superb Performance: Turns a 3.5mm combo headphone/microphone port into two distinct ports –one 3.5mm headphone jack and one 3.5mm TRS microphone port. Compatible with most devices with a 3.5mm interface, inducing PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Laptop Tablets and more.
- ⭐Headset and Microphone Connectivity: DuKabel headset adapter allows you to connect a headset equipped with separate headphone and microphone plugs to the audio port on your laptop, android smartphone, tablet. And also connect an external microphone and powered speakers to the audio port on your laptop.
- ⭐Focus On Pure Essentials: 24K gold-plated contacts, pure metal housing, triple shielding jacket, strong nylon-braided exterior, secure-fit design, and oxygen-free copper wiring, every single detail we made uniquely is to ensure to present the best quality of 3.5mm Audio Splitter Audio Cable in the market. The sound quality provided by this cable is a thing of magnificence which translates to squeaky-clean sound quality and seamless transmission.
- ⭐Buy With Confidence: We’re confident in our product so we offer 12 months warranty and 100% money-back guarantee (Back up with 18-Month Extension Warranty). With an reasonable price and solid build quality, the DuKabel Headset Splitter Adapter Cable is something you should consider if you need a premium and durable Splitter Adapter cable to share music. Not Sure? Please feel free to contact our friendly customer service.
Warmstor 2-Pack Headphone Splitter for Computer 3.5mm Female to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male Headphone Mic Audio Y Splitter Cable Smartphone Headset to PC Adapter
|Connector Type||Stereo Audio|
|Number of Ports||3|
|Compatible Devices||Laptop, PC, Tablet, Smartphone, Speaker|
- 👍3.5mm Mic/Speaker Y Adapter: You can connect your newer headsets(audio & microphone) to a PC or Laptop for use with VOIP applications, such as Skype or chat programs, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Google Voice, etc. Quality Sound: Polished 24K Gold-plated connector, aluminum shell, oxygen-free copper wire ensures.
- 👍Quality Sound: Polished 24K Gold-plated connector, aluminum shell, oxygen-free copper wire ensures higher audio transmission without signal loss and noise. Bring your superior stereo sound in both outputs.
- 👍Widely Applications: Work with most devices, such as Laptops, PC. The cable length is 20cm/8inch, which is compact and lightweight for your road trips and plane rides.
- 👍Premium Materials: Durable shielding with pure copper, aluminum housing. Gold-plated plugs and nylon braided cable significantly enhances the durability for a longer lifespan. The strain-relief rings of the connector make it more stable and flexible.
- 👍Cost-effective: PACK of 2 x 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Cable(1 Red,1 Black). Important Notes: Only compatible with CTIA standard (3 white rings plug) headphone,NOT compatible with OMTP Standard (3 black rings plug) headphone!
MillSO Headphone Splitter for Computer CTIA 3.5mm Female to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male Headset Splitter [Nylon Braid & Sea Blue & Young Series] Stereo Audio & Mic Jack Gaming Headset to PC Adapter
|Connector Type||3.5mm stereo audio|
|Compatible Devices||Pc, laptop, computer, 4-pole TRRS CTIA headsets|
- 【1 to 2 Headset Audio Splitter】MillSO headset splitter allows you to connect a 4-pin (TRRS CTIA standard) combo-plug headset to PC or laptop with separate audio & mic ports. [Important Note] Don’t support IOS original earphone, Beats or Bose headphone for the mic function.
- 【Remarkable Performance】Built in 6 Spiral Snap-in Contacts for a perfect 360° connection [Exclusive Design]. Headset adapter features high-quality Oxygen-free copper wires, gold-plated connector and aluminium alloy case, which resist corrosion and improve the signal performance.
- 【Strong Braided Exterior】Improved construction technology and materials – Outer jacker made of solid TPE and nylon braided sheath helps to protect the cables from damage and fraying. Crystal-like appearance, ergonomic groove design, yet gentle touch feeling.
- 【Universal Compatibility】Plug and play, you can use this PC splitter cable with with VOIP applications, such as Skype or chat programs, MSN Messenger, Google Voice, online gaming and more! Slim and portable design, easy to carry around. Cable Length: 30 cm/12 inch.
- 【You Will Get More】MillSO offers 24*7 friendly customer service, 18-month Extend Warranty & Lifetime Technical Support, to ensure your pleasing shopping experience.
ienza Long (6ft / 1.8M) PC Splitter: Smartphone Headset Phone Headset to PC Adapter – 3.5mm to Dual 3.5mm
- Great for connecting your Xbox One or PlayStation4 PS gaming headsets (such us Astro A10 A40, TurtleBeach Turtle Beach, SteelSeries, Sennheiser, HyperX, Corsair and more) to your PC for great PC gaming audio experience.
- Ideal for making Skype, Yahoo/Google/MSN Messenger and other VOIP calls.
- Replaces Astro Gaming Long (1.5M) PC Splitter for A30 and A40. Also known as known as the Long Y Splitter, is designed to connect an ASTRO headset to a PC without the MixAmpTM Pro.
- This adapter will allow you to use your Smartphone (iPhone or Android), PS4 or Xbox One headset on your PC with separate mic and headphone jacks.
- ienza is a registered trademark. ienza products are developed as cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts. They are not necessarily endorsed by the OEMs.
Headset Splitter Cable for PC 3.5mm Jack Headphones Adapter Convertors for PC 3.5mm Female with Headphone/Microphone Transform to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male for Computer Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio (Blue)
|Number of Ports||2|
|Unit Count||1 Count|
- 【Function】: 3.5mm headset splitter stereo cable adapter allows you to easily connect your stereo headset to a PC audio port and mic port at the same time.
- 【Easy to Connect】: 3.5mm Speaker and headphone Splitter adapter with two male ports:one green plug for audio of your Desktop/PC,the other pink for Mic of your Desktop/PC.
- 【Enjoy Great Sound Quality】: Made of Copper,Lossless sound,Allows you to use a higher quality headset connect Destop/PC. Well Made braided wire offer a great audio transmission.
- 【Compact Design for Maximum Portability】: Great solution to have on hand in your laptop bag. Plug and play, no matter single or dual plug your headphone is, this will make it work on your device.
- 【More Value】: Professional Headset to PC Y adapter cable that with 3.5mm Speaker Mic Stereo and Audio, you can connect your newer headsets (audio & microphone) to a PC or Laptop for use with VOIP applications,such as Skype or chat programs, MSN Mesenger, Phone Call,Wechat,Facebook,Youtube,Yahoo, Google Voice etc.
|Ear Placement||Over Ear|
|Model Name||Performance Audio | SHP9500|
- 50mm neodymium drivers deliver full spectrum of sound
- 1.5m cable gives you freedom of movement for indoor use
- Comfortable double layered headband cushion, breathable ear cushion for longer wearing comfort
- Finishing of connector: gold-plated, acoustic system: open, Magnet type: neodymium
- Impedance: 32 ohm, maximum power input: 200Mw, sensitivity: 101 dB, speaker diameter: 50mm, Frequency response: 12-35 000Hz
ARCHEER 3.5mm Male to Male Audio Cable 4 Pole Stereo Aux Cable/Auxiliary Cable/Aux Cord for Headphones, PS4, Smartphone, Tablets, Headset, PC, Laptop (5ft/1.5m)
|Compatible Devices||Laptop, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone, Speaker|
- High Fidelity: 3.5mm 4-pole stereo gold-plated plugs audio jack with metal shelling and flexible jacket extension cable delivers clear and reliable sound to your audio device.
- Widely Used: 5 ft long sturdy 3.5 mm stereo aux cable wire is ideal and convenient for connecting portable audio devices with all Smartphones, Headphones and 4-Pole TRRS accessories.
- Friendly Materials: TPE jacket and gold-plated connectors for durable using experience. Tangle-free design makes it easy to use and store. Step-down design makes it possible to work without removing your phone/tablet case.
- Connect with Ease: Featuring a slim connector molding, the gold-plated audio cable fits easily into a 3.5mm headphone jack, even if the device is in a protective case.
- What you get: ARCHEER 5 ft 3.5mm 4 Pole male to male Audio Cable and best customer service with product warranty
Avantree TR302 Two Way 3.5mm Dual Headphone Jack Splitter, AUX Stereo Earphone Earbuds Y Audio Split Adapter Cable, Compatible with iPhone, Samsung Phones and Tablets – Black
|Number of Ports||2|
|Power Plug Type||No Plug|
- SPLIT AUDIO: Listen to 1 portable device from 2 stereo headphones or speakers with this 3.5 mm male to dual 3.5 mm female audio splitter – each split output is ‘stereo’. NOTE: This audio splitter NO with Microphone.
- HANDY FOR MUSIC OR MOVIES: You can share songs and films with friends, without bothering others, by using this 3.5 mm audio Y splitter with your mobile phone/MP3/tablet and 2 sets of headphones
- SUPERB SOUND QUALITY: Experience awesome sound and excellent audio transfer performance, thanks to the high-quality material of this audio splitter
- STYLISH AND COMPACT: Enjoy both comfort and style with this headset splitter’s stylish design, which is simple to use and easy to carry
- UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: No need for lots of different cables if you have this headphone splitter; it’s compatible with anything that a 3.5 mm female jack (AUX) is – MP3s, smartphones, tablets, laptops & more
|Compatible Devices||Laptop, Personal Computer|
|Unit Count||1 Count|
- The Cables Unlimited 3.5mm stereo y-splitter cable allows you to easily connect your stereo headset & Mic to a PC audio port and mic port at the same time.
- Compatible with any PC computer with 3.5mm (1/8″) jacks – Works with iPhone/Blackberry/Droid 3.5mm stereo headsets.
- Ideal for microphone additions (input) and desktop/laptop audio (output).
- Gold Plated for better sound quality and less loss.
- Package includes: 2x 3.5mm Female to 2 Male Flat Cable.
Corsair HS35 – Stereo Gaming Headset – Discord Certified – Memory Foam Earcups – Works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Mobile – Red
|Series||CORSAIR HS35 STEREO Gaming Headset, Red|
|Form Factor||Over Ear|
- A pair of custom-tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers deliver excellent sound quality with wide range and reliable accuracy.
- A fully detachable unidirectional microphone is optimized for voice quality while reducing ambient noise, so that you’re heard loud and clear.
- Plush memory foam with adjustable earcups, combined with lightweight construction, provide the comfort you need for hours of game play.
- On-ear volume and mute controls let you adjust on-the-fly without pulling you away from the game.
- Discord-certified for crystal-clear communication and outstanding sound.
- Multi-platform compatible with PC*, Xbox one, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S,PS4, PS5, Nintendo switch and mobile devices via a 3.5 millimeter connector
- PC and laptop compatibility may require a 4-pole y-splitter (not included)


Super Deluxe is hands down one of the most flexible party bands in Charleston, South Carolina!
Delivering custom, award-winning entertainment since 2008, the band has built its sterling reputation by giving clients exactly what they want – a high energy dance party with all their favorite songs at a price within your budget.
Super Deluxe has multiple packages available for the discerning bride seeking a unique music package to fit her destination lowcountry wedding celebration. Whether the concern is song list, space, instrumentation, or budget, Super Deluxe will do everything possible to fit into your vision for your big day.
Below are the packages currently offered for wedding receptions in the greater Charleston area.
Some restrictions apply for events outside of Charleston.
Every band package that Super Deluxe offers features drums, bass, keyboards, guitar, female lead singer, sound system, lights, and band leader/producer Wilton Elder on lead vocals and saxophone.
The 9-pc. band package expands with the addition of a 3-pc. horn section featuring trumpet, tenor saxophone, and bari saxophone, giving you both a full rhythm section plus the brass and woodwinds you need to take your party to the next level!
The 12-pc. band package expands even further with the addition of another lead vocalist, an electric violinist, and a DJ spinning real vinyl records. This, our most ambitious offering, gives you a total of three lead vocalists, brass, woodwinds, strings, and a funky rhythm section + DJ, for a party band beyond comparison. We like to call this the "Super Deluxe Super Deluxe Band"!
Each of these award-winning Super Deluxe packages is guaranteed to keep you and your guests thoroughly entertained and on the dance floor packed all night long!
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After you decide which band configuration fits your wedding goals and budget, you may still need some additional items to make your reception a true success.
Are you in need of ceremony music? Microphone and amplification needed for your ceremony pastor/officiant? Looking for entertainment for your rehearsal dinner party?
Super Deluxe has you covered!
You can see all our à la carte offerings below...
- Custom Song Composed and Played Live for Your Special Event
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- Live Jazz Small Group (3- to 4-piece band)
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- Wireless Microphone Rentals
- Rock Band® & Guitar Hero® Video Game Consoles
- On-Site Sound Engineer
- Karaoke Station
- Full Sound/PA System
- Full Size Light Rig
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Regardless of the kind of party you are throwing, you want to rest assured knowing that you hired the right musicians to play your event. When you book Super Deluxe, you are not only getting professional music services, you are getting services that are first class, fun, and one-of-a-kind.
You are only going to have your celebration one time. So, ensure your live music is the best of the best, and go with the pros.
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LONDON (CelebrityAccess) – Live Nation UK has promoted Maddie Arnold to promoter within its concerts division. Arnold has been with the company for five years, working with artists such as Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, and Idles. With the promotion, she will now be responsible for her own roster including Cassyette, Lauren Sanderson, Ashnikko, and Bleach Lab, along with others. Arnold has previously held positions at Festival Republic and WME.
“Having worked in a few areas of the music industry, it was at Live Nation where I finally found my feet,” Arnold says. “I soon realized promoting was something I was passionate about, I wanted to learn quickly and was eager to get stuck in.
“The support I’ve had throughout the last five years has been outstanding, with constant mentoring, guidance, and encouragement from my peers and managers. Although I’ve been building my roster for a few years now, I’m over the moon to now be doing this full time and to continue breaking new and exciting artists.”
Last week, IQ-Mag reported that IME Music owner Ian Evans has joined Live Nation UK, while the company has further bolstered its ranks in the past few months by acquiring London-based music and arts live events company Parallel Lines Promotions.
Stephen Vondy of Liverpool Sound City and I Love Live Events also recently joined Live Nation UK as a promoter.


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- Lower income families continue to shoulder burden of 'austerity'
- Family living standards face continued crisis as ‘cost of a child’ rises faster than wages, inflation and family benefits
Responding to the UK Budget Statement today (19th March) John Dickie, the head of the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland John Dickie said;
“This Budget locks in misguided policies that are already set to push up to 100 000 more children into poverty in Scotland alone. The Chancellors so called 'cap on welfare' introduces a rationing of basic support for children, working families and disabled people. It ties the UK government’s hands on some of the most effective actions it can take to reduce child poverty, locking-in cuts for the poorest families in Scotland and across the UK. What children really need is the same protection that have been given to pensioners".
In response to increases in the personal tax allowance Mr Dickie pointed out;
“Raising the personal tax allowance does little good for many of the lowest paid workers. Many don’t pay tax anyway, while others keep just 15p in every extra pound because in-work benefits like housing benefit get withdrawn. Our call to increase housing benefit earnings disregards, so they get the same full gain as higher earners, have yet again fallen on deaf ears."
The Child Poverty Action Group's disappointment comes after analysis it published yesterday (18/03/14) highlighted the risks of the Chancellor’s new AME spending cap. The analysis, commissioned from the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at Essex University, the budget announcement on capping Annually Managed Expenditure (AME) could drive up UK child poverty rates.
The ‘AME cap’ sets an annual ceiling on overall spending for working age support through tax credits and benefits for low paid workers, carers, disabled people and single parents.
The analysis shows that:
- Income transfers from this kind of support are an essential part of preventing high poverty rates in the EU countries with the lowest child poverty.
- The UK leaves tax credits, social security and family benefits to do much more of the heavy lifting than in other EU countries where progressive taxation and structural factors of the economy play a larger role.
Mr Dickie added;
"All the EU countries with much lower child poverty rates than us use income transfers for poverty prevention. If they can do so much better for their children, then so can we. Instead George Osborne’s budget reveals how the poorest families are the worst affected by the government’s austerity measures. His fiscal strategy could be called ‘The Great Regression’ given how the poorest are so hard hit compared to most of the wealthier half of the population. The legacy this government is set to leave is of rising child poverty and budgets that have made the poor much poorer, whilst actually making many wealthy people even wealthier still.”


Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review.
A roundup of the most interesting stories from other sites, collected by the staff at MIT Technology Review.
A collection of stories that came out of the 2013 event…including our own.
Study suggests how brain technology could one day tap into thoughts.
If smart watches are going to really take off, they’ll have to get a lot better-looking first.
In focusing on EPA regs aimed at stationary sources of carbon dioxide, the Supreme Court will leave fuel economy standards intact.
The length of the messages we send on Twitter is getting shorter, raising important questions about how the social messaging service is changing the way we communicate, say researchers.
Distorted pieces of text are often used to prevent computers getting unauthorised access to websites. Now a team of computer scientists think they can do better with inkblot tests instead.
Porsche’s new part-time electric car could challenge Tesla, which has been outselling the more established automaker.


When you think of a wheelchair, you tend to think of a rickety metallic contraption, like those ones you see in the corner of a hospital corridor. Not the most sleek, modern look, is it?
Well, one inventor is looking to revolutionize the personal transportation industry with his clever hands-free vehicle. It combines the principles of a traditional wheelchair and a Segway for a more versatile, more mobile and much more badass-looking mode of transportation for those who need it.
Good readers of the Internet, this is ogo Technology.
Kevin Halsall, a backyard inventor from Otaki, New Zealand, originally built the device with his good friend (a paraplegic) in mind.
With a hands-free steering mechanism that instead uses the strength of the rider’s core muscles to dictate movement, you can see why this creation is generating some attention. It provides an unparalleled range of motion, just like the much-hyped Segway (though, in our opinion it looks way cooler). It not only empowers those who were previously bound by the limitations of their traditional wheelchair or cumbersome motorized vehicle, but also provides some much-needed core activation.
The unit runs on two lithium ion batteries that can propel the chair for 40 km, and can handle hills with up to thirty degrees of incline. The ogo’s top speed is around 20 km/h.
Halsall got such an overwhelming response when he introduced his invention to the world in August, he filmed this follow-up video to answer some of the most popular questions. Colour us impressed.


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Villa Tala offers luxurious accommodation with stunning panoramic sea views. A stunning designer villa in the hills above Villefranche with luxury accommodation for up to 10 people and one of the region's best panoramic views across the French Riviera. The south-west facing property was originally designed and built into the rock by a renowned architect and was renovated and furnished to the highest standards in 2019. The result is a unique place where the sun, sea views, and idyllic natural surroundings truly flow together.
The upper level consists of an open dining/kitchen with access to a dining terrace. Steps lead down to a well equipped living area with several comfortable sofas and seating areas, fireplace, and large ceiling windows combining gardens and views with the interiors. There is access to another terrace with outside furnishings.
Three of the five en suite bedrooms are located on the middle level, all equipped with 180cm double beds and large windows opening up to the fantastic views, one bedroom includes an office space and a small terrace, another suite includes an attached, well equipped office with sliding door and sofa corner.
The two remaining en suite bedrooms are located on the lower ground, a regular sized bedroom with a 180cm double bed and the fifth bedroom with large windows and window ceiling, equipped with a 280cm wide double bed.
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This fiery tomato chutney recipe is not for the faint-hearted!! Made with just 4 main ingredients, yet can be used as a condiment for so many dishes, this tomato chutney made with garlic and fresh chilies will be your favorite dip if you love everything a tad spicy!!
Without any artificial flavoring, this perfect pistachio vanilla sponge cake is perfect for mother’s day brunch.
This naturally vegan peanut chutney recipe is quick and easy. Somewhat spicy and somewhat tangy, this nutty chutney makes such a great condiment for your savory and spicy dishes!! I grew up in India, where chutney is an absolute staple. They make chutneys out of almost everything. A must have side dish. My mom used […]
These Baked Apple Donuts are bursting with the flavors of Fall and Autumn. Every bite will give you a taste of fresh apples, cinnamon, brown sugar and a hint of nutmeg. Why go to a bakery when you can bake these donuts at home with so much ease? Until you try the Baked version of […]
Pink Grapefruit Paloma is that perfectly delightful refreshing cocktail that you want for your summer parties. Fresh Grapefruit juice is the star ingredient here…, which is THE perfect citrus for summer cocktails. This Grapefruit Paloma is tart, sweet and very summery. And that color !! That’s the exact shade of baby pink I was going for in my cocktail. If […]
Sandesh [“shon-daesh”] is a sweet treat that is unique to the eastern part of India particularly, West Bengal. Some recipes of Sandesh [“shon-daesh”] call for the use of chhena or paneer (which is made by curdling the milk and separating the whey from it) instead of milk itself. Some people in the region of Bangladesh call it pranahara (heart stealer) which is […]


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