Pakistan calls for ending rights abuses in IIOJK Islamabad: Pakistan calls for ending rights abuses in IIOJK . Pakistan Thursday strongly urged the international community to call upon India to end its gross and systematic violations of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Also, revoke its illegal and unilateral actions since 5 August 2019. India should free all political prisoners including the true Kashmiri leaders. Speaking at the weekly press conference here, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “Let me at the outset refer to the continuing grave human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.” Three more young Kashmiris embraced martyrdom in fake encounters in Shopian and Islamabad districts of IIOJK. State-terrorism by the Indian occupation forces have resulted in death of alot of people. This brings total extra judicial killings since 5 August 2019 to 670 and since 1 January 2022 to 150. Heavy marginalization of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is alarming. It has in fact become world’s largest prison. In IIOJK people cannot speak freely. APHC leadership, youth, journalists, civil society and human rights defenders are in prison. This is an unacceptable and condemnable situation.” The Spokesperson reiterated a just, peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Spokesperson wishes of the Kashmiri people were indispensable for lasting peace in the region. Talking about the recent Amnesty International report, he said, “We have seen the report by Amnesty International. I think it echoes the grave and intensifying human rights abuses in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir by India since 5th August 2019.” The Organization had previously documented these egregious violations in its three reports published in as many years. He said the growing Indian repression and suppression of fundamental rights in IIOJK were monitered. It has been reported and documented by the UN Human Rights machinery, independent civil society organizations and global media. “The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as you are aware has also issued two reports in 2018 and 2019. The High Commissioner and several civil society organizations have also been consistently raising deep concerns in several sessions of the Human Rights Council over the wide range of human rights crimes. UN experts have publicly characterized the human rights situation in IIOJK, as in ‘free fall’.” Pakistan once again, urged the United Nations, its human rights machinery as well as States to counsel India to rescind its illegal and unilateral actions taken since 5th August 2019. India should end forthwith its gross human rights violations of the Kashmiri people. Also, provide access to independent organizations and comply with its international human rights obligations, he added.


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The European Commission is pursuing a range of actions of significant importance to companies operating in the TMT (telecoms, media and technology), creative and other sectors, including in particular those which use or intend to use online distribution and/or data sharing technologies.
- On 6 May 2015, further to the announcement earlier this year of its plans for the digital economy (see our e-bulletinof 2 April 2015), the Commission officially adopted its Digital Single Market (DSM) Strategy.
- The Commission has now officially announced its competition inquiry into the e-commerce sector.
- The Commission has stated its intention to carry out a public consultation in relation to online platforms.
As the Commission is expected to be sending out requests for information to interested stakeholders imminently as part of its e-commerce inquiry (if it has not done so already), in this bulletin we take the opportunity to re-cap on the principal elements of the Commission's recent activity in the digital space and also take a step back to reflect on the policy goals behind the Commission's ambitious strategy.
- Digital Single Market Strategy: 16 actions under 3 pillars
- Competition e-commerce inquiry launched
- EU public consultation on online platforms
- Comment: The Commission's focus on a pan-EU digital economy as an engine for growth
- Next steps
1. Digital Single Market Strategy: 16 actions under 3 pillars
The DSM Strategy includes a set of 16 key actions to be delivered by the Digital Single Market project team by the end of 2016. These actions fall under three pillars:
- Better access for consumers and businesses to digital goods and services across Europe, including: rules to make cross-border e-commerce easier, such as harmonised legislation on contracts and consumer protection; a review of the Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation; more efficient and affordable parcel delivery; ending what the Commission deems to be "unjustified" geo-blocking; a "modern, more European copyright law" allowing for wider online access to works across the EU including further harmonisation measures; identifying potential competition concerns in European e-commerce markets; reviewing the Satellite and Cable Directive to assess if its scope needs to be enlarged to broadcasters' online transmissions and to explore how to boost cross-border access to broadcasters' services across Europe; and reducing the burden on businesses from differing VAT regimes.
- Creating the right conditions and a level playing field for digital networks and innovative services to flourish, including: an overhaul of EU telecoms rules; a review of the audiovisual media framework to make it fit for the 21st century; a comprehensive analysis of the role of online platforms (search engines, social media, app stores etc.); how best to tackle illegal content on the Internet; reinforcing trust and security in digital services, especially the handling of personal data; and proposing a partnership with the industry on cybersecurity in the area of technologies and solutions for online network security.
- Maximising the growth potential of the digital economy, including: a proposed 'European free flow of data initiative' to promote the free movement of data in the EU; defining priorities for standards and interoperability in areas critical to the DSM; and supporting an inclusive digital society.
2. Competition e-commerce inquiry launched
To complement the actions targeted within the DSM Strategy, the Commission has launched an e-commerce sector inquiry in order to identify potential competition concerns affecting European e-commerce markets.
The inquiry will have a particular focus on potential barriers to cross-border trade in those goods and services where e-commerce is most prevalent, such as electronics, clothing, shoes and digital content. The inquiry may also cover free-to-air and public broadcasting, as well as advertising-based broadcasting. If during the course of the inquiry the Commission identifies any potential infringements of competition law it could open investigations under the standard competition rules (Articles 101 or 102 TFEU). The Commission has also indicated that the national competition authorities will play a key role in this sector inquiry. They will have the ability to review and contribute to the information gathered by the Commission and will be consulted on the inquiry's results.
The Commission will send requests for information to various stakeholders over the coming weeks, including manufacturers and wholesalers as well as e-commerce retailers. A preliminary report is expected to be published for consultation in mid-2016, and a final report is expected in the first quarter of 2017. Further information can be found in the Commission's Factsheet and sector inquiry website.
3. EU public consultation on online platforms
Another notable feature of the Commission's announcement was the commitment to launch before the end of 2015 a comprehensive assessment of the role of platforms, including in the sharing economy, and of online intermediaries, which will cover issues such as (i) transparency e.g. in search results (involving paid-for links and/or advertisements), (ii) platforms' usage of the information they collect, (iii) relations between platforms and suppliers, (iv) constraints on the ability of individuals and businesses to move from one platform to another, and (v) how best to tackle illegal content on the Internet.
The Commission has expressly acknowledged that platforms have proven to be innovators in the digital economy, helping smaller businesses to move online and reach new markets, and that they have a significant role to play in the rise of the sharing economy which offers opportunities for increased efficiency, growth and jobs through informed consumer choice. However, (as is clear from the Commission's competition law investigations into Google), it also considers that platforms raise a number of new regulatory questions which require consideration, such as:
- The fundamental question of what constitutes a "platform" (e.g. what common characteristics bring different services such as Facebook, eBay and Spotify under the common heading of platforms).
- Lack of user understanding about the ways in which platforms collect and process data and present information (e.g. through the use of algorithms).
- Lack of consumer awareness about the way in which data relating to users' online activities are collected and used.
- Lack of consumer understanding as to whether they are contracting with the platform or a third party upstream merchant when using a platform.
- Discrimination by platforms to favour their own services over those of third parties.
- Pricing or marketing restrictions imposed by some platforms on third party merchants.
This is a different review to the competition inquiry on e-commerce which is conducted under the Commission's formal competition law powers. The online platform public consultation, which will be broader/more 'holistic' than a competition law review, will be led by DG Connect (rather than DG Competition) and its aim is to consider possible proposals for legislation rather than findings in relation to compliance with competition law. However, the Commission's Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager has been quoted as stating that the Commission is "very aware" that it is dealing with fast-moving markets and that it would only legislate where the legislation would be "future proof".
The Commission's focus on a pan-EU digital economy as an engine for growth
Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker made the DSM one of the marquee policies in his election campaign, and the statement made by Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Society, Günther Oettinger that "Our economies and societies are going digital. Future prosperity will depend largely on how well we master this transition" shows how important the Juncker Commission believes the DSM to be for the future of the EU. In particular, the Commission is concerned that the EU is lagging other markets (in particular the US) in its efforts to maximise the benefits of digitisation. For example, in its Staff Working Document on the DSM, it was noted that between 2001 and 2011, technology accounted for 30% of GDP growth in the EU, compared to 55% in the US.
The Commission believes that the digital economy, if fully developed and exploited, has the potential to bridge that gap, creating growth and employment by providing opportunities for investment and innovation. This, in turn, should lead to expanding markets and more choice for consumers in goods and services at lower prices. Meanwhile, more efficient use of data should, it is argued, improve many aspects of life including health, food safety and resource efficiency.
However, the Commission has noted that scale is key to maximising the benefits of the digital economy and e-commerce in Europe and that it is therefore vital that digitisation takes place across the whole of the EU to take benefit of the EU internal market. This is based on the premise that digital technologies can enable businesses, including small ones, to scale up at very little marginal cost, and that the larger the market in which these business operate, the more consumers they can serve who will benefit from wider choice and better prices. Without the economies of scale which arise from cross-border e-commerce, the concern is that online businesses may not be viable because there is not enough demand in a single Member State and/or marginal costs of production are high when demand is limited. This is believed to be particularly important for SMEs, which are clearly intended to be one of the group's to benefit most significantly from the DSM Strategy, as Europe seeks to encourage the successful start-ups which could be the Googles and Facebooks of tomorrow.
Other anticipated benefits include the consolidation of Europe's leading position in the production of cultural goods and services.
In order for businesses and consumers to make the most of these potential benefits, the Commission has identified an urgent need to develop a clear and harmonised regulatory framework in order to overcome the current "home bias" which is limiting cross-border online activity. The belief is that this regulatory reform will give all stakeholders more confidence to engage with suppliers and customers from other Member States.
The Strategy also places great significance on the need to deploy high-speed broadband across the EU in order to enable the advanced digital services and new technologies on which all of the potential business and consumer benefits depend – for example, the so-called Internet of Things, big data analytics and cloud computing infrastructure.
However, in the Q&As the Commission states that it does not want to change the principle or the territoriality of intellectual property rights (principally copyright in this case), although it does wish to:
- "Facilitate licensing" and improve the portability of legally acquired content (including a review of the Satellite and Cable Directive assessing how it has facilitated consumers' cross-border access to, and the portability of, satellite broadcasting services in the Internal Market).
- Provide better access to online services from other EU Member States ("if a service can be bought online in another EU country, why can't you buy it?").
- Harmonize exceptions to copyright infringement further (to include data mining inter alia).
- Clarify the rules on the use of copyright-protected content by intermediaries (ISP liability).
5. Next steps
It is clear that the Commission sees the DSM as a key priority. The Commission is pursuing a range of actions in parallel using all the tools at its disposal including consultations, sector inquiries under its competition powers, specific competition investigations and, potentially, legislative proposals. This approach reflects the Juncker Commission's more joined-up structure when compared to its predecessors (the Digital Single Market is led by a number of Commission departments working together under the supervision of Vice President Andrus Ansip).
The task which the Commission has set for itself is a large one to say the very least (the Commission has estimated that it will cost between €34 bn and €92 bn just to meet its broadband roll-out and up-take targets). Even the commitment made by the Commission to deliver on its 16 key actions under the DSM Strategy by the end of 2016 seems almost impossibly ambitious. Consequently, while it is not clear that Juncker will be able to deliver on all of his goals, it is inevitable that, having set the bar so high, his Commission will ultimately be judged in no small part on the extent to which he is able to do so.
Companies which are or aim to be active – either directly or indirectly – in the digital sector will now need to engage with the Commission, in particular as they will likely be asked to respond to formal Commission questionnaires in the context of the e-commerce inquiry. Moreover, given the potential consequences for companies of this inquiry, the consultation on platforms and the DSM Strategy more generally, which may result in specific competition law actions and/or new legislation, it is more important than ever for companies to be prepared, to ensure their practices are compliant with the EU competition rules and to anticipate the potential impact of the Commission's various initiatives on their business practices.

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“So far it’s just been one date,” uma fonte disse à PEOPLE, adding that social media buzz Kramer was being shady by going out with Cutler because of an alleged friendship with Cavallari is unwarranted. “Kristin and Jana are just acquaintances and have only met twice. They’re not friends.”
Contudo, another insider insists Kramer leaned on Cavallari — who a source confirmed earlier this month is namoro cantor country Chase Rice — during her difficult divorce from ex-husband Mike Caussin.
“Jay estava tentando deixar Kristin com ciúmes ao ir a um encontro público com Jana. Ele não está feliz por ela estar namorando Chase e está tentando trazer Kristin de volta,” speculates the insider, who adds that the Uncommon James founder has blocked the Whine Down host de podcast nas redes sociais.
Reps for Kramer and Cavallari, and an agent for Cutler, have not commented.
Rumors Kramer, 37, and Cutler, 38, are dating first cropped up on @cocktailsandgossip’s Instagram account, which posted anonymous tips from fans who allegedly spotted them dining at Bourbon Steak and grabbing drinks at Nashville hotspot L.A. Jackson.
“Eu acho que tive que apenas levar algum tempo para ficar sozinho, mas estou começando a mergulhar meus pés novamente. Ainda há muito trabalho que tenho que fazer em termos de cura, but I am entertaining things,” Kramer recently told PEOPLE. “There have been a few DM slides … the game’s different for me now. Eu não estou procurando apenas ter uma aventura. I want to find my person.”
VÍDEO RELACIONADO: Kristin Cavallari on Her Worries of Raising Kids in Spotlight: ‘I Only Care if They’re Happy’
O One Tree Hill alum — who shares two kids, daughter Jolie, 5, and son Jace, 2, with Caussin — previously addressed rumors she’s namorando Bacharel Nation’s Graham Bunn. “Graham and I have been friends for like seven years,” ela disse.
“He used to work at the radio station — country radio station. We had been friends and we are still friends and we’re just friendly,” she told E!'S Pop diário, adding that it was fair to call their situation an “entanglement.”
Enquanto isso, a source told PEOPLE last month Cavallari, 34, “has been seeing” Rice, 35, para “a little over a month.”
“They were introduced through a mutual friend,” said the source of Rice and Cavallari, who shares custody of three kids, Camden, 9, Jaxon, 7, and Saylor, 5, with Cutler. “They’re having fun together.”


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What have you been telling yourself lately?
Self-talk is very revealing! The little voice that sits on your shoulder and whispers into your ear can be either an antagonist or an ally. What you tell yourself goes immediately to your subconscious where it increases or decreases your anger, frustration or other emotions.
Repeated negative self-talk leads to exaggerated and irrational thinking…
Directions: Make a check in the left-hand column next to any of the following statements you have said to yourself lately.
__ They always take me for granted. _______________________________________________
__ I’m always late. ______________________________________________________________
__ No one ever helps me. ________________________________________________________
__ Everyone gets paid more than I do. ______________________________________________
__ No one listens to me. _________________________________________________________
__ It’ll always be this way. _______________________________________________________
__ Everything I do gets messed up. ________________________________________________
__ I never get the credit I deserve. _________________________________________________
__ They don’t appreciate how hard I work/how much I care. ____________________________
Now that you are more aware of your self-talk, ask yourself why you say those things?
- To the right of each remark you checked, list some questions that you could ask to help you change to become less negative. (Example: if you are late, why are you late? Are you only late to meetings? (Be as specific as possible).
- Also list the things you can do to change the situation. (Example: if you feel your work is not appreciated, could you create a list of accomplishments and bring them in to a meeting with your supervisor? If someone else is taking credit for your work, what can you do to become more assertive? (Again, be as specific as possible.) For each negative message you receive from your inner antagonist, craft a positive “ally” message to replace the negative one.
Whatever we focus on is what we attract. If we think in the negative, we’ll attract the negative, but most importantly, if we think in the positive, we’ll attract the positive
How can you be your own best ally?
- Feel free to connect with me if you are interested in receiving your own SEIP (Social and Emotional Intelligence Profile). This will be delivered online and administered electronically to be quick, easy to use, and easy to understand. This is an assessment report describing, in behavioral terms, what Social and Emotional Intelligence skills look like. It will show when an individual has them and when he or she does not. You will discover the 26 Emotional Intelligence Competencies and which ones are most important for your leadership journey! If you or one of your team is interested in this, I would love to discuss this with you!
Tool attributed to Dr. Laura Belsten and ISEI®

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Woodbridge is probably the most renowned area in Prince William, Virginia due to its location adjacent Interstate 95, the giant Potomac Mills Sign, IKEA, and other roadside views.
A wide assortment of destination shopping, dining, and entertainment choices is abound. Home to Virginia’s largest outlet mall – Potomac Mills – Woodbridge also has other major shopping choices nearby including Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, home to an Apple Store and Alamo Drafthouse, IKEA, and several other major destination choices.
Things to Do & SEe in Woodbridge
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July 12, 2020 - August 30, 2020
We will be holding a drive through grab & go farmers market, in the Potomac Mills Mall parking lot right next to the Costco gas...
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Join us for a fun-filled day at the beautiful Stonebridge Town Center! Food tastings, exhibitors, interactive fun and LIVE...
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Join 94.7 The Drive, 106.7 The Fan, 95.5 WPGC, 107.9 El Zol, Brew Republic, and other local and regional craft breweries for the fourth...
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All are welcome to attend and enjoy free family and pet friendly activities including: a pet parade/costume contest, animal rescues,...


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An 'all-drawer kitchen design' provides 50 per cent more storage than a conventional one. Also the streamlined look of the design exudes style and sophistication while combining functionality with overall aesthetic appeal.
The next type is the 7 speed mixer, which may have more speeds added to take on heavier load of cooking and baking. But that is not all, because even with the maximum speed of this baby, it still is perfect for meringue and egg whips any time. And lastly, the 9 speed mixer which has an additional whisk control system that helps with aerating the mix, especially when delicate desserts are involved.
Kitchen drawer pulls can have a powerful effect on the appearance of a working kitchen. You might not think of it because your cabinet drawers come with handles already. However, you can enhance the theme of the décor subtly by using kitchen hardware masterfully.
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First I upgraded the nvr as my model had a new update.I upgraded the firmware from here.On the cameras, I had them all downgraded to the 04/22/2020 firmware you mentioned and from that upgraded to the new firmware from here.I've gone through a few reboots with no issues. I had a feeling right away things were good as they came back up after the firmware update, whereas before they did not.John
I've updated the cameras to the latest version and everything seems to be just fine, thank you!
Also, is there a way on the new client to snip a recording like you can with the old one? The old one made it very convenient to snip a minute or so of what I actually wanted. I can't seem to figure out how to do it on the new client, unless it's just not an option.
I've noticed this as well.
I will try this tonight, thank you!!
Is there a way to force a downgrade, and if so, is the firmware available somewhere? For the B800 and the D800.
Again it happened this morning at 2AM!!! Grrrr!!!! Guess I'll get in touch with support. It had no issues until the latest firmware posted for these models. I tried to "upgrade" again with the same firmware thinking that might change something but it won't allow it as it is the same version number.
I'm using the NVR though. If you're using individual cameras, that might be the difference on the 2x2 vs. 4x4.
Not sure on iOS, but on Android it can do 4x4 in either landscape or portrait mode. I also agree with the other stuff.-JohnScreenshot_20210104-083319_Reolink.jpgScreenshot_20210104-083828_Reolink.jpg
Well I woke up this morning and those same 8 cameras were disconnected again. Only thing I could do was to press the reset button until they reset. The only thing that I can think of is that I have the NVR set to reboot at 2AM on Sundays. I have since turned the auto reboot off. The only thing I changed from the last time I reset them was to change the recording bitrates to their max, change the location of the time to the bottom left, set them to record sound, and renamed the channels. Not sure what happened..
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A new executive is taking the financial controls at
The Eagan, Minn. airline has it hired Neal Cohen, 45, as chief financial officer. He replaces Bernard Han, who the airline says has resigned. A Northwest spokesman wouldn't comment on why Han left or his plans.
Cohen is no stranger to Northwest. From 1991 to 2000, he held a number of senior marketing and finance positions at the company, including treasurer. More recently, he was CFO at
from April 2002 to April 2004.
"Neal brings first-hand knowledge of Northwest to his new job," said Doug Steenland, Northwest's CEO, in a news release. "This familiarity will be very helpful as we continue to take the steps necessary to ensure that Northwest remains a long-term player in the industry."
The airline has a strong cash position vs. some of its rivals. But Northwest contends its must cut labor costs to remain competitive in the current airline environment, where high fuel costs and low fares have put most major carriers in the red.
Shares fell 8 cents, or 1.6%, to $4.94.


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DABOLIM: As the partial demolition of house within funnel zone of Dabolim Airport continues, local MLA & Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has blamed the Navy for the demolitions.
Godinho said that the Navy’s inconsistent policy has made the people suffer. Earlier, Navy granted permissions to these houses for 3.8 mt height. But now the Navy is insisting to demolish above 1.5 mts.
Godinho also blamed the govt lawyers for failing to put up strong case for the residents in the High Court.
“The Navy should reconsider its affiliation with civil society as it has turned into a completely negative organization, despite its previous cooperative nature. Although I had great ties with the Navy as well, I am extremely saddened by the demolition of homes belonging to individuals who already held a Navy NOC.
“If this keeps up, all homes will have to be destroyed, and the Navy’s capricious behavior will not be tolerated. I want the Navy to wake up and inform the public if it intends to destroy every civilian’s home, even those who had permission.”
Godinho has stated that panchayat areas require a reevaluation of homes.
“Despite the added convenience of being able to register a house, I have observed in some areas that people do not want to pay taxes. Because they don’t want to pay the panchayat, some people who have illegally built homes refuse to register them with AHN numbers, according to Godinho.
It is necessary to hold those who own four or five houses accountable. I’ll even give the Dy Collector instructions on how to deal with them. When people fail to pay their taxes, how can a panchayat continue to exist? Some have leased their homes and do not want to pay the first month’s rent; others do not want to pay house tax at all.


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Last week a lifelong friend and I treated ourselves to a concert at the Adelaide Town Hall to hear the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 from the New World. It was a wonderful evening, the solo violinist was Nicola Benedetti and the Orchestra was led by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Permanent Guest Conductor, Garry Walker.
At the rear of the stage is the magnificent pipe organ pictured above.
The original organ was built in 1875 and served well for some 100 years before being replaced just 22 years ago with what you see here. It was built by J Walker & Sons in the UK and was the largest pipe organ built in the UK for 100 years. It's installation coincided with some major Town Hall refurbishments and cost A$1.3m to build. It weighs in the vicinity of 25 tonnes and contains 4500 pipes ranging in length from a few millimetres to 5-6 metres, thus providing an enormous diversity of pitch and dynamic range. Its components are made from either wood or metal and the pipes are handmade, using a technique that has not changed in 400 years.
[Courtesy ABC Radio's "Stateline" program]
p.s. We'll have to arrange another night out to hear it in action!

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The U.S. Department of Education reports that 4 million potential college degree recipients have been “lost” during the past 20 years, due to lack of information available to them about admissions, financial aid, SAT preparation and college application guidance. Many of these students are America’s top-performing, lower-income high school graduates.
Now these students will receive much-needed guidance from mentors fresh out of college thanks to a $1 million grant given to Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded the funds as part of a national plan to increase college enrollment and graduation among low-income high school and community college students.
In this college-advising program, Loyola seniors will train to work full-time as advisors following graduation. Over four years, they will provide one-on-one advising to 7,400 students in Maryland high schools with low college-bound statistics and high numbers of students coming from low-income families.
On average, there is only one high school counselor for every 488 American public high school students, reports Loyola.
“This program will change the lives of thousands of Maryland students who need information and support to achieve their educational goals,” said Loyola president Father Brian Linnane, S.J. “I commend and thank the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for creating this vital program.”


Brothers accused of kidnapping S.A. woman after assaulting her with a hammer
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A man was arrested Tuesday after he and his brother broke into a woman's home, assaulted her with a hammer and then kidnapped her, according to court records.
George Martinez, 27, and John Martinez, 31, face a charge of burglary with intent to commit assault. George Martinez was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $20,000 bond.


text: I don’t know what to do, other than the right thing. Which I know is to support Hamas because even if they are decapitating children it’s because they are minorities, just like we are, hounded and hunted and made fun of. But there are some people on campus who say that even if we tell the Hamas about how oppressed we were, not being able to remove our genitals to affirm our gender, they may still go and kill us. Why? Don’t they know we are on their side? We went on social media and shared pictures, flags and all. Cornell has been known to support the freedom fighters for years. The only thing that the CU administration can do is to OFFICIALLY condemn Israel’s right to exist.

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Breast Cancer Might Just Happen, and It Might Just Be a Sacred Journey
In 2003, reeling from a second miscarriage in six months, I picked up a copy of Pema Chodron’s When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times. Chodron’s words reached my heart and moved me deeply. I found an awareness of the rhythms of my life and my place in the Universe that made everything somehow all right. Things were not happening to me; they were simply happening. There was no why. There just was.
One of the most profound realizations this brought was an understanding that there was no Big Plan. There was no Hidden Message. I did not have to try to figure out what some Higher Power was trying to teach me. The situation itself was, at the risk of sounding harsh, meaningless. I was not being punished. I had not done anything wrong. I was not being taught a lesson. There was no divine plan at work. My pregnancies ended because the fetuses had not developed in such a way that life could be sustained. Any meaning beyond the biological processes came solely from myself. I could choose what it all meant.
I chose to see my pregnancies — two losses, followed by the birth of a beautiful living child — as part of my spiritual journey. I learned many things about myself on the path to motherhood. I also learned how fragile and precious life is, how connected we all are, and how each breath is a sacred act. I learned that if I see myself as someone who is a victim, who is being punished, who is at the mercy of a cruel and unfair world, then that is exactly who I am. If I see myself as someone who is on a journey, who is learning and growing all the time, who is made of stardust, who is One with All, then that is exactly who I am.
I choose stardust and Oneness.
I believe this Universe is filled with magic and wondrous things. I believe that each of us is a magical and wondrous being. I believe that everything that happens in our lives — every stranger we meet, every person we fall in love with, every crack in the cement that causes us to stumble — offers an opportunity to see ourselves more clearly, to love ourselves more deeply, to learn, to grow, to deepen our compassion and empathy, to connect, to exist. Life is beautiful, even when it’s also hard and disappointing and annoying and we just want to crawl back into bed and hide under the covers.
Breast cancer has challenged me to look hard at these beliefs. I keep waiting to be angry. All of the books suggest it’s normal to ask “why me?” but I’m not asking that. Do I want this to be happening? No. I’d much rather it wasn’t. I’d much rather be blissfully healthy and keep the breasts that have grown with me, that nourished my infant, that are a pretty significant part of my body and my sensuality. I definitely do not want this to be happening.
Yet, it is happening. I cannot change that. Even so, I still don’t feel that it’s something that is happening to me. It’s nothing personal. Cancer didn’t lie in wait, then pounce on me. Cancer doesn’t have any hard feelings towards me. Cancer does not want to destroy me. The cancer cells simply want to live. We have coexisted for some time. Our relationship has reached the point where that is no longer possible. The cancer is now making me sick. The cancer, unchecked, will kill me. Therefore, the cancer, like the weeds in my garden, must go.
My spiritual beliefs and practices, though, let me see that this is a sacred moment. I am making a choice to live. In exchange for my life, I offer my breasts. They are my sacred sacrifice.
My breasts carry visceral, embodied memories of my life. Their size and shape have changed considerably since they first appeared when I was ten or so. Motherhood especially changed them. They filled with milk, the nipples became more prominent, the little bumps appeared that make latching easier. I can still remember that rushing feeling of the milk letting down or the way they would become hard as rocks when I’d gone too long without feeding my child. I remember my baby’s cheek nuzzling against my bare breast. I remember my toddler’s head resting on my breasts during a nap. My breasts are central to my embodied experience as a mother. My child is now a teenager, but those memories are precious to me. Sacred memories. These memories intertwine with other memories of my breasts— of lovers’ mouths and hands, of the anticipation of impending puberty, of the silliness of middle-aged women laughing about the power of gravity (how far will they fall???).
I will still have the memories.
The breasts, though, will be gone. I don’t know exactly where they will go — a biomedical waste bin or burner, I imagine. I feel they deserve something more dignified. I wish there was a Breast Fairy. I’d place them under my pillow, and she’d come to take them away to her magical castle.
The Divine Feminine is a significant part of my spirituality. I’ve been looking for images and stories to help me make sense of what is happening with my breasts, to help me find meaning in all of this.
I have been thinking of the Amazons, the legendary warrior women who remove their right breasts to better enable their aim with a bow and arrow. I have been thinking of Artemis, the huntress and goddess of the moon and the sign of Cancer. I found an image of Artemis of Ephesus, the goddess covered in orbs that some have thought might be breasts. What if we imagine they are? What if we imagine that she is the Breast Fairy, receiving my offering and holding my breasts in sacred trust? The thought makes me smile. I wish that it were so. I want there to be meaning to this.
I know that there will be. I simply cannot yet know the meaning, the learning, the growing, the wisdom that I will find from my experience with breast cancer. I am in the midst of it; there is no hindsight yet. I do know that this is part of my life journey, that this is a defining moment in my life, that if I treat this as a sacred time, then it will be so.
I must be patient and courageous and take the time to move through this experience in the ways that feel right to me. That is how the meaning will come clear. The breast cancer itself is simply yet another biological process taking place within my life. The sacred, though, is within and all around me. Always.
I relinquish my breasts to the stardust, to the Oneness, to the Universe. I offer them in sacred trust, in exchange for my life. May they be held with love and care and appreciation.

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Lion has thick golden fur that resemble that of a actual lion. He has long bunny ears and black eyes.
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|Birth name||Saleem Jones|
|Also known as||Serius Jones|
May 3, 1982 |
Plainfield, New Jersey
|Genres||Hip-Hop, Battle Rap|
|Labels||Disturbing tha Peace (former), Jersey Mint Records (former)|
|Associated acts||2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, T-Pain, Bobby V, Jay Rock|
Saleem Jones (born May 3, 1982), better known by his stage name Serius Jones, is an American rapper who is widely known for his freestyle battles. Jones won 12 consecutive battles at New York's Monday Night Fight Klub before facing and beating former Fight Klub King Jin The MC to become MTV's all-time Fight Klub Champion. Jones independently released King Me in 2006, followed by Serius Bizness in 2008 and Why So Serius? in 2009.
Battle rap career
His most known battles are Jones vs. Jin, Jones vs. Big Ace, which both appeared on MTV 2's Fight Klub, and also Jones vs. Murda Mook which appeared on a SMACK DVD, and also received over one million views youtube.com, Vlad TV, World Star Hip Hop.com and more.
Deal with Disturbing Tha Peace Records
The hospitality in the beginning was really there. But I think after awhile people just got annoyed of me, and sick of me. It's like, this gotdamn Serius Jones guy. He keeps going. He's not stopping and just settling in like everybody else. And it's like, no muthafucka I'm not stopping and allowing myself to be [content] with riding in the fuckin promo van. Like, nah B, this is rap star shit. Cause if it ain't, and if you ain't no fuckin rap star, you just some other little dusty rap nigga with a chain trying to be noticed. And that ain't never been my style. It's all love though, on my end, he said. I don't have nothing but good wishes for them. I wish them all the best. In terms of being people, in terms of character, I don't think they had any malice towards me. But it's a business.
Jones has also stated that:
I heard stuff that supposedly I'm a head case, he said. I'm supposedly a diva. Like, I think my shit don't stink and all this. Look man, if anybody know me, and if anybody has followed anything about me, they know that I'm a humble dude with it when it comes to me not being on stage, when it comes to me not being a rapper. A star is supposed to shine [though]. [And] I'm not turning my shine off because people are uncomfortable about it. I can't do that. I can't afford to do that. I gotta feed people. I gotta eat and at the end of the day, I'm on a mission.
Life is Serius
Between 2006 and 2010, Jones produced and starred in a short autobiography film entitled Life is Serius, directed by acclaimed Independent Filmmaker/Producer Winfield Ezell, Jr. Jones also put out nearly 50 records, 100 music videos, short films, comedy sketches and an animated series "Day In The life" staying relevant online and in the blogs. Jones headlined a tour through Europe while filming a documentary of the experience entitled "The Euro Tour" and recording an album of the same name, including 2 music videos filmed in Rome.
Jones has also had several viral videos as seen on YouTube, VLAD TV, WorldStar Hip Hop and other hip hop sites, most notably for his battle with Charles Hamilton at a barber shop in Harlem. After a hiatus, Serius Jones made his returned to Battle Rap in 2012 for Summer Madness 2; his opponent for the battle was rapper Charlie Clips. The following year at Summer Madness 3 Jones battled Math Hoffa. The battle came to a premature end when Math punched Jones in the face (resulting in a lifetime ban from Smack URL for Math) and a fight broke out. A few months after Summer Madness 3, the two met again in a nightclub in Miami which lead into another fight. The following day Jones released a video on instagram stating the blood on his shirt belong to Math Hoffa.
2011-present: Offer From Luxe Society Records, Living Legend and Legendary
Jones is released Serius Business 2 on Thanksgiving in 2011. The EP features appearances by 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, T-Pain, Bobby V, Sam Scarfo, and Jay Rock. In May 2012 Serius Jones was offered a deal with recently funded indie label Luxe Society Records. Nothing materialized from the offer and no music was ever released.
After a return to battle rap, Serius Jones will release his mixtape Living Legend on February 18, 2014 and follow up with his Legendary album in April of the same year. In conjunction with Serius Jones, the Jersey Mint Records, a New Jersey-based indie record label, was scheduled to release the album but the project was never released.
Since his battle rap return in 2012 to date (April 2017) Serius Jones is arguably undefeated, most Recently defeating Battle Rap star Dizaster on KOTD.
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- Serius Jones Presents Life is Serius (2012)
- "Serius Jones Speaks On Split With Ludacris, New Deal". HipHopDX. 23 November 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- "Serius Jones battles Charles Hamilton". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
- "Exclusive! Math Hoffa & Serius Jones Round 2: Rumble in Miami". Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- "Serius Jones – Serius Bizness 2 (Mixtape) - Nah Right". Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- "Serius Jones vs. Jin Tha Emcee". MTV. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- "Fight Klub Season 2 Taping June 4th". RealTalk NY. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- "Mixtape Monday: Snoop Fought To Work With Dre; Bleek Hates On The Haters - MTV NEWS". Retrieved 23 August 2015.

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The New England Patriots don’t need safety help heading into the offseason, which likely means they’ll select one anyway in the early rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft.
The Patriots have picked 12 safeties since Bill Belichick was hired in 2000, including four in the past four drafts. Tavon Wilson, Nate Ebner, Duron Harmon and Jordan Richards all were surprise picks and considered reaches at the time of their selections.
— The Patriots haven’t taken a safety with a three-cone drill slower than 7.12 seconds since 2003. They’ve drafted just two safeties with 40-yard dash times over 4.6 seconds.
— The Patriots have taken one safety in the first round, four in the second round, two in the third round, two in the fourth round and three in the bottom half of the draft.
— Patriots safeties are typically shorter and lighter than the NFL average.
— Patriots safeties are faster than the NFL average, but they have average agility (three-cone), lateral quickness (short shuttle) and explosion (broad jump).
— Patriots safeties jump more than an inch higher than the average NFL safety.
Harmon, Richards, Patrick Chung and Devin McCourty are under contract for the 2016 season, and Ebner is likely to be back as an unrestricted free agent. The Patriots also could bring back Wilson, who’s also a free agent. Former University of Minnesota safeties Cedric Thompson and Brock Vereen were signed to future contracts after the 2015 season.
The Patriots could elect to draft another safety late in the 2016 NFL Draft if they feel they need additional depth. They already have their starters (McCourty and Chung) and top reserves (Harmon and Richards) in place.
NESN.com will go position by position to analyze the Patriots’ draft trends prior to this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. Look through our cornerback, running back, linebacker, wide receiver, defensive end, offensive line, defensive tackle and tight end trends.
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Thumbnail photo via Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Duron Harmon (30) runs with the ball after he intercepts a pass as Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) pursues during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
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Carnegie Mellon (2-7) at Penn State Behrend (6-4)
Today, 7 p.m., at Junker Center
- Notes: Behrend is coming off a 62-40 win over Otterbein Dec. 29 in the consolation game of Otterbein's Smokey Ballenger Tournament in Westerville, Ohio. Behrend is led by sr. C Russ Conley (21.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) and sophomore G Nick DeLisio (11.6 ppg.). This is the final non-conference game for Behrend. The Lions are averaging 69.1 ppg and shooting 48.9 percent (245-for-501) for the season. ... Carnegie Mellon last played on Dec. 20, a 75-65 win over La Roche, which snapped a 5-game losing streak for the Tartans. Sr. G Andre Moore had a career-high 23 points and leads the team with 14.9 ppg.
Penn State Behrend (4-5, 2-2) at D'Youville (3-7, 2-1)
Today, 6 p.m., at College Center Gym
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Coronavirus lockdown: How cities worldwide are doing it - and what London might do next
China, Italy, Spain and France have all introduced lockdowns - with New York and Los Angeles also enforcing drastic measures.
Thursday 19 March 2020 18:50, UK
Tens of millions of people have found themselves under some form of lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic - and some measures are stricter than others.
The ripple effects of that shockwave have been far-reaching, as governments rush to stop the spread of the deadly disease and mitigate the impact of the pandemic on peoples lives and world economies.
With London now braced for a possible lockdown, here's a look at the approaches taken by the different countries.
On 23 January - after a then-unnamed virus had killed 17 people and infected hundreds - China locked down Wuhan, a city of 11 million people.
Checkpoints, roadblocks and the suspension of all urban transport brought the coronavirus-hit megacity to a standstill.
Situated on the country's largest river, the Yangtze, a national thoroughfare, it is one of the country's largest transport hubs. It is twice the size of Shanghai by land area, and eight times the size of Hong Kong.
Schools and universities were shut - and while there was some panic buying, most people responded to the official advice to stay home.
It was the first time we saw people wandering desolated streets with face masks as images and videos of an entire city in lockdown were posted on social media sites.
The outbreak, the first cases of which dated back to December 2019, was linked to Wuhan's seafood market with officials warning of the severity of the mutating virus.
Chinese President Xi Jinping described the situation as "grave" and said the government was stepping up efforts to restrict travel and public gatherings in other parts of the country amid the start of the Lunar New Year.
Now, for the first time since the outbreak started, China has said there have been no new cases in Wuhan and its surrounding Hubei province in the past 24 hours.
Some restrictions have been lifted - medical staff deployed to Wuhan from across China have started returning home and more than 70,000 people have been discharged from hospital.
In fact, the country is reporting a long-awaited slowdown in the number of new cases overall.
The lockdown began in the worst-affected country in Europe on 8 March.
Around 16 million Italians were quarantined across the entire Lombardy region and 14 provinces in four other northern regions - including the financial capital Milan and the tourist hotspot of Venice.
Leaks to the media before regional civic leaders were alerted about the unprecedented decree caused widespread panic and confusion.
Packed bars and restaurants quickly emptied as people - mainly students and workers - rushed back to their apartments to grab their belongings and scrambled to the nearest railway station to head back to their homes in the south.
This is turn led to its own outcry by southern officials, who urged those heading back to think twice for fear of the virus spreading across the rest of the country.
The lockdown was soon expanded to the whole country - and it has now been extended beyond the original end date of 3 April.
It followed Italy in putting the whole country into lockdown with immediate effect from 14 March.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the restrictions on the country's 47 million citizens as part of a 15-day state of emergency.
People are only allowed to leave their homes to buy food and medicine, commute to work, or go to provide care.
All schools, universities, restaurants, bars and hotels nationwide along with non-essential stores have been shut.
The curbs are being enforced by the police and army, with violators facing fines.
"These are extraordinary times," the PM said.
"We will (eventually) return to the routine of our jobs and again visit our friends and loved ones... Until that time comes, let's not waste energies that are essential now. Let's not lose our way."
Some 67 million were put under lockdown on Tuesday for two weeks.
Drastic curbs on public life like in other countries have been introduced with all bars, cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues and non-essential stores told to shut. Factories are also shut.
President Emmanuel Macron said citizens can only leave their homes to buy food, go to work, seek medical care or get some exercise on their own.
Schools are only open for the children of health workers, while employers have been urged to help set up remote working for staff.
Police patrols of the streets have been stepped up to enforce the unprecedented peacetime restrictions, with checkpoints set up nationwide.
Those who breach the conditions will be fined.
Tourist hotspots including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in Paris remain deserted.
New York and Los Angeles
The mayors of both American cities on Tuesday ordered restaurants, bars and cafes to only sell food on a takeaway or delivery basis as they fight to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Bill de Blasio has also moved to close nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and concert venues.
The mayor of New York said: "This is not a decision I make lightly.
"These places are part of the heart and soul of our city. They are part of what it means to be a New Yorker. But our city is facing an unprecedented threat, and we must respond with a wartime mentality."
It is unclear how long the businesses in the state will remain closed.
Similarly in Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an executive order on Sunday to close bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues and gyms until at least 31 March.
Although up to 40 Tube stations are set to close - Downing Street says there is "zero prospect" of restrictions on travel in and out of London.
Nonetheless, the prime minister has urged Britons to avoid visiting pubs and restaurants - and advised against all non-essential travel.
Boris Johnson has stressed the urgency of Londoners paying special attention to the social distancing guidance already issued to avoid confined spaces and to work from home - relieving the pressure on London's health system and helping to slow the spread of the virus.
Streets that are normally packed stand empty, monuments appear eerily deserted and tourist attractions, museums and theatres continue to close.
Mr Johnson has said police would maintain responsibility for maintaining law and order and there are no plans to use the military for this purpose.
The government is considering closing most shops in the capital by the weekend, according to Whitehall sources, although pharmacies and supermarkets are expected to stay open under the tougher measures.
There are concerns that some in the capital and elsewhere are not taking the PM's advice seriously enough - and a mandatory closure order for places such as pubs is still a possibility.


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The Statewide IT conference here at IU is doing something a little different this year – they’re going to have an Artists Showcase during the UITS Staff Appreciation event. And, well, because I do create some very artistically lovely things by way of crochet… I’m going to be brave and share them at the Artists Showcase.
And on the page for submitting a “proposal” to be in the Artists Showcase, they ask if your art has a web presence. Well, I don’t exactly have a public presence for just my crocheting – or didn’t, anyway, until just now! I figure that I’ll occasionally post my finished objects here, in the Crafting category on this blog, so people can see what I’ve made if they’re curious and I’ll have an easier-to-share place where people can see my projects. Most of my older projects that I’m adding today will be “posted” as close to the date I finished them on.
I’m excited about getting to show off my crocheting at the Statewide IT conference! Who would have thought that my crafty side and my techy side would be able to meet like this?
Stretched out for blocking and drying!
Detail of the stitches.
Detail of the beading, which is still a work in progress.
This shawl is still a work in progress – while the crocheting is complete, I’m working on adding some beads to this one to help it go better with the dress that this shawl is going with. This shawl is especially special to me, as I’m crocheting it to go with my own wedding dress for my wedding celebration in August! My talented mom-in-law is adding beading and embellishments to my dress to make it more unique – here’s a little taste of the work she’s been doing while I’ve been crocheting.
The bow on the side of my wedding dress, with additional red beading and red piping!
I’ll be very excited to show the shawl and dress off when they’re complete!
The Corner-to-Corner pattern is one of my favorites to do, and is also popular with my friends, as I’ve made six of these blankets total in the past year! These are the ones I made for myself and my husband, Ross – they’re very cozy and very soft!
I made this blanket for my co-worker at IT Training, Jessica, for her new baby girl that’s due in June! This shade of mint green happens to be a favorite color of both of ours, and so I decided to use that color plus white for the blanket.
Evan loves his blanket!
This blanket was made for my co-worker Jessica’s son Evan, in his favorite colors – he really loves it!
Another of my favorite projects, and one that definitely gets lots of attention when it’s worn!
I love the colors for this one.
Close-up of the border, which I like – it’s elegant in its simplicity!
This is one of my favorite projects – while the pattern itself is rather simple, the colors make it stunning. I’ve received a lot of compliments when I wear this shawl out and about!


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David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, said that it was a pleasure to be part of the ceremony at Glaziers Hall wherein Sir Stuart Etherington was elevated to being a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass.
The Glaziers’ Company is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London. It dates from the 14th century. Today its members play a full role in the civic life of the City of London. Through its charity, The Glaziers Foundation, it supports education and conservation, and all its activities are devoted to promoting the art and craft of stained glass.


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When applied to lawns, vegetable gardens, and small fruits, straw mulch offers numerous benefits that promote a healthier garden.
In particular, straw mulch retains moisture and prevents soil compaction, ensuring plant roots remain healthy and hydrated.
This mulch is well-loved in the organic gardening community for its ability to provide a natural and sustainable means of nurturing plants.
As a by-product of the agriculture industry, it contributes to waste reduction and supports circular economy initiatives.
Incorporating straw mulch into your gardening practice is not only an investment in the health of your plants but also a responsible choice for the environment.
By choosing straw as your garden mulch, you are taking a step towards eco-conscious gardening, promoting sustainable practices, and enjoying its many benefits.
What Straw Mulch
Straw mulch is a by-product of grain plants, including rice, wheat, oats, barley, and rye.
After threshing removes the grain and chaff, the remaining stalks are baled and used for various purposes, such as mulching gardens or providing animal bedding.
When you use straw mulch, you're making an eco-friendly choice by utilizing a natural, sustainable material.
Applying straw mulch to your garden, particularly in vegetable and small fruit plots, offers a protective layer for your plants and improves soil conditions.
As it breaks down, straw mulch adds nutrients to the soil, promotes water retention, and suppresses weed growth.
With its lightweight nature, this mulch can easily spread around your plants.
Many gardeners prefer straw mulch in their raised bed vegetable garden due to its numerous benefits.
It can also be used as a thick layer over potato beds, resulting in a more straightforward harvest and cleaner potatoes.
When choosing the right mulch for your garden, straw mulch is an excellent option that can boost both the health of your plants and the quality of your soil.
Benefits of Straw Mulch
Using straw mulch in your garden benefits both the soil and plants.
Straw mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, reducing the watering frequency and providing insulation against extreme temperatures.
Additionally, it creates a barrier to block sunlight, giving you a weed-free garden by preventing most weeds from germinating and growing.
Straw mulch also plays an essential role in maintaining healthy soil.
Adding a layer of organic material improves soil structure, promoting optimal air circulation and nutrient distribution.
As the straw decomposes, it releases nutrients into the soil, which your plants can easily absorb.
Lastly, straw mulch enhances the overall attractiveness of your garden. It provides a uniform and neat appearance, and due to its porous nature, it encourages moisture retention and proper drainage.
With straw mulch, your garden will benefit from better plant growth, reduced evaporation, and a healthier ecosystem.
Before applying straw mulch to your garden, ensure it is clean, free of weed seeds, and separated into manageable pieces. To spread the straw mulch, gently shake it over the desired area, ensuring it does not create clumps or cover plants. Distribute it evenly, using a rake to break up any large sections that may form.
Straw mulch is best applied in a layer about 2-4 inches thick, which helps with water retention and reducing soil compaction. As you spread the mulch, be mindful of any existing plants, ensuring they have adequate space to grow without being smothered by the straw. Remember, too thick of a layer may prevent healthy growth, so striking the right balance is crucial.
Timing is essential when applying straw mulch to your garden. It's best to do it in the fall or early winter when plants enter their dormant period. This timing will allow the mulch to insulate and protect plant roots throughout the cold months. When warmer weather arrives, the decomposing mulch will enrich your soil, providing nutrients for the plants to thrive.
Straw Versus Other Mulches
When considering mulching options for your garden, you may come across various alternatives, including pine straw, wood chips, bark, shredded leaves, and grass clippings. You have to decide which type fits your specific needs. Here's a brief comparison to help you assess each option.
Straw mulch is a popular choice for vegetable gardens as it helps retain moisture, controls weeds, and adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes. Pine straw and bark offer similar benefits, with pine straw being a good option for acid-loving plants, while bark works well as a decorative mulch around trees and shrubs. Wood chips are heavier than straw, providing better compaction and weed suppression; however, avoid using toxic wood chips.
Shredded leaves and grass clippings are readily available and serve as valuable nutrients for your garden. Leaves can be used instead of straw to suppress weeds and insulate the soil, while grass clippings are a nitrogen-rich addition to your compost pile. Remember to use only chemical-free grass clippings to avoid harming your plants.
Straw Mulch and Composting
Straw is an excellent material to use for mulching in your garden. Including straw in your compost pile is beneficial for its decomposition process and can improve the overall quality of your compost. The addition of straw helps to create air pockets and assists in maintaining proper moisture levels, both of which are essential for efficient decomposition.
In a well-maintained compost pile, straw breaks down in about one to six months. As it decomposes, it generates heat that speeds up the breakdown of other materials in the pile. Combined with other organic materials, such as manure and kitchen scraps, you can create a nutrient-rich compost that is an excellent soil amendment for your garden.
When using straw in your compost, it's crucial to ensure it comes from reliable sources and is free of seeds from weeds and invasive plants. Be cautious while using hay, as it might contain seeds that can germinate in your garden. Opting for straw as a compost material and mulch will help you maintain a healthy, eco-friendly garden and restore essential nutrients to the soil.
Straw mulch is popular among gardeners due to its many benefits, such as improving soil fertility and promoting healthy plant growth. However, there are some potential drawbacks to consider when using it in your garden. One of the primary concerns is that straw mulch can attract pests, such as rodents and insects. This can lead to increased plant damage and create more problems in the long run.
Another issue to be aware of with straw mulch is the possibility of mold growth, which can result from excess moisture being trapped. Mold can contribute to rot and plant diseases, especially in soil-borne conditions. In addition, straw mulch can sometimes introduce weed seeds to your garden, promoting unwanted weed growth. To mitigate this risk, use weed-free straw mulch or remove any weeds before applying the mulch.
Lastly, using straw mulch can sometimes lead to the unintended spread of invasive plant species. Some invasive plants, such as certain grasses, can easily contaminate the straw during harvesting. This contamination can lead to invasive species being established in your garden. Sourcing your straw mulch from reputable suppliers and double-checking for any invasive plants before application is essential to avoid this issue.
Cost and Availability
Straw mulch is an inexpensive choice compared to other mulching materials. On average, the cost for a standard bale ranges from $5 to $15. The actual price may vary based on factors such as the type of straw, local market conditions, and transportation costs.
When deciding on the amount of straw mulch required for your project, it is essential to consider the size of the area. One standard bale typically covers around 500 square feet when applied at a thickness of 1 to 1.5 inches. Larger projects may necessitate purchasing multiple bales for adequate coverage.
Straw mulch can be easily found at local garden centers, home improvement stores, or online retailers. Availability may vary depending on the season, location, and regional farming practices. Remember to shop for the best quality and pricing for your specific needs.
Care and Maintenance
When using straw mulch in your garden, it's essential to ensure proper care and maintenance to maximize its benefits. One important aspect is to check for weeds and perform weeding as needed regularly. Straw mulch suppresses weed growth, but occasional small weeds may still appear, which should be removed to prevent competition with your plants.
To maintain optimal soil moisture and reduce water evaporation, check the thickness of your straw mulch layer. Ideally, it should be around 2 to 4 inches thick. Make sure to replenish straw mulch if it breaks down easily or becomes too thin, as this will help retain moisture and prevent soil compaction.
Straw mulch helps with moisture retention and plays a crucial role in soil conditioning. As it decomposes, it adds organic matter to your soil, improving its structure and fertility. Turn the mulch occasionally to aid in the breakdown process and ensure its benefits are evenly distributed throughout your garden.
When applied correctly, straw mulch offers numerous benefits for crops and soil. For example, it improves water conservation by reducing evaporation and helps maintain soil moisture. This increases crop yields, leading to higher production rates and better crop quality.
Straw mulch also promotes root growth and enhances nitrogen utilization efficiency in plants. By integrating straw mulching into your agricultural practices, you can balance crop yields and environmental sustainability, as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves soil health.
In summary, incorporating straw mulch into farming can yield significant agricultural and environmental advantages. By doing so, you'll progress towards a more sustainable, productive, and ecological agriculture system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does straw mulch benefit vegetable gardens?
Straw mulch benefits vegetable gardens by conserving soil moisture, regulating soil temperature, and reducing weed growth. It also helps prevent soil erosion and can improve soil structure and fertility as it breaks down over time.
What are the pros and cons of using straw mulch?
The pros of using straw mulch include its affordability, moisture retention, weed suppression, and biodegradability. It also provides a habitat for beneficial insects. Cons are the potential for introducing weed seeds or pests, which may require more frequent replacement than other mulches.
Which alternatives to straw mulch are effective and affordable?
Some affordable and effective alternatives to straw mulch include shredded leaves, grass clippings, and wood chips. Each option has its benefits and drawbacks, so it's essential to consider factors such as your local climate, soil type, and specific plant needs when selecting a mulch.
How does pine straw mulch compare to straw mulch?
Pine straw mulch, made of fallen pine needles, is an alternative to traditional straw mulch. It shares similar benefits, such as moisture retention and weed suppression. However, pine straw is typically more acidic and is better suited for plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, while straw mulch works well in a broader range of gardens.
What is the purpose of straw seeding mulch?
Straw seeding mulch is used as a temporary mulch during the establishment of new lawns or grassy areas. It helps protect the soil surface and provides optimal germination conditions by retaining moisture and regulating temperature. Once the grass has been established, the straw-seeding mulch can be gradually incorporated into the soil.
Where can I find organic straw mulch for my garden?
You can find organic straw mulch at local garden centers, nurseries, or online retailers. Additionally, you might be able to source free or low-cost straw bales from local farms, making sure to verify that they are free of pesticides or other chemical treatments.

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ASSA ABLOY has released its new eCLIQ electronic locking system via ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, providing supreme protection and incredibly flexibility for a big range of buildings and facilities.
The eCLIQ system has been created by the global leader in door opening solutions to give high security and resistance to electronic attack, with its renowned technology and advanced microelectronics guaranteeing speedy and secure communication between lock and key.
Meanwhile, the eCLIQ cylinders and programmable keys are strong enough to cope in the most extreme weather conditions.
eCLIQ’s flexibility allows security managers to simply update access authorisations when needed. As well as this, lost eCLIQ keys can be quickly revoked, eliminating time and money spent on changing lock cylinders and re-cutting keys.
Simon Wilson, National Sales Manager for ASSA CLIQ® Remote at ASSA ABLOY, said: “For any organisation needing a powerful locking system, eCLIQ provides a secure, flexible solution, with minimum fuss.
“Another key benefit is that thanks to its integrated lubrication reservoir, an eCLIQ cylinder can remain maintenance-free for up to 200,000 operational cycles. This helps reduce time and costs spent on replacement cylinders.
“It offers a more durable, secure, efficient and flexible locking system than other conventional technologies available on the market.”
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What is MagSafe?
MagSafe is a series of magnetic technology that is specially released for Mac but later on, it is reused for iPhone. The term ‘Mag’ in this term stands for magnetic that introduce by the apple company. Apple Inc release this technology in the attached power connector. It gives an Efficient, fast and secure charge to your iPhone. As It is an intriguing feature of the iPhone 12. It allows user to align their mob in the best optimal position, for charging, by the use of the magnet. This is the latest safety feature that creates for MacBook and iPhone charging chords that improve charging efficiency and speed.
Why Apple Discontinued MagSafe?
Apple phased out this technology with the release of the 12-inch MacBook and 2016 MacBook Pro that replaced it with the USB-C for charging. The main reason behind this is unknown. As, like other popular tech companies, Apple rarely explains its decision-making so, the reason may never find out why Apple discontinued it. On the other hand, some reasons explained by some other sources that they got sued for leaking schematics, without consent, to second sources suppliers and lost it. Along with some other reasons, one reason for replacing it came out, to prevent accidental damage to the power cable or a MacBook when tripping over the cord. Therefore, in 2019, Apple released the last product with MagSafe, the 2017 MacBook Air. This product was obsolete in 2019. After that product, Apple completely ditches MagSafe.
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Reuse of MagSafe:
Apple reused it in iPhone 12 and 12 Pro for a series of Accessories that is based on the Qi standards. In 2020, the new version of MagSafe (MagSafe Charger) is introduced with the release of the iPhone 12 series of smartphones. This new and latest version has overcome all the previous issues along with the feature of improving the charging system. It is a stand that is fully wireless and consists of a magnetic ring. Apple improves the charging system by taking the charging coil and adding new components to it. This makes it a new wireless charger that improves charging speed along with the continued support for Qi. It not only increases charging speed but also places, aligns, and interacts with different accessories that create many other exciting possibilities.
This technology in the iPhone charger comes with new key features that gave many advantages to iPhone owners. Most Significantly, it charges the new iPhone faster than another wireless charger. Macromers‘ spotted is the website that aggregates the news about apple and mac. So, according to it, Apple updates its support page in which it says that maybe there are some issues with this new charger too.
MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo charger:
The MagSafe charger looks like a large charging puck of an apple watch with the body of aluminum and has white soft material, containing a ring of magnet in it surrounding the battery, at the top. The charging coil of the mobile phone is perfectly attached to the charging coil of the MagSafe charger. There is a series of magnet inside the charger that is compatible with the magnet in the iPhone that also has an internal magnetic charging coil and the circuit board that makes the charging process possible and manage it.
Along with the MagSafe charger, Apple also designs the MagSafe Duo Charger. It combines the MagSafe charger with an apple charging puck. This charger is also wireless, foldable, and ideal for traveling purposes. In addition, the MagSafe Duo charger is not able to charge iPhone 12. It charges at full 15W. on the other hand, Apple’s 20w charger charges a maximum of 11W, and with a higher USB-C power adapter or with 27W, it charges at 14W. The MagSafe Duo charger and adapter do not come together. You also have to purchase a charger separately while purchasing a MagSafe power adapter.
MagSafe And iPhone:
Apple explained the new component in iPhone 12 that enable the MagSafe. It provides fast charging to iPhone and solves all the problems related to wireless charging. As, MagSafe consists of a copper graphite shield, a polycarbonate housing, charging coil, NFC component, and magnet that align in the center. The magnet ensures that the charger sits in the best optimal place for maximum charging.
MagSafe is not suitable for iPhone 11, is limited and chargers up to 7.5W as compared to iPhone 12 which chargers up to 15W. It is the faster charger that the Apple smartphone (preceding the iPhone 12) uses. It has a maximum speed of 15W. An iPhone12 and iPhone 12 pro took an hour to charge up to 50% as compared to other wireless chargers that took wireless charging.
Its charger and accessories do not come with the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 pro max. You also have to purchase a MagSafe charger separately for your iPhone. Its cases are also available for iPhone that is not required to buy to charge your iPhone. But it is a more secure magnetic connection as MagSafe is compatible.
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Unfortunately, it is the most popular and fantastic technology that everyone wants to use in this era. Nowadays more and more people switch to Apple iPhone therefore, the Apple iPhone is sold out all over the world.
To buy iPhone you have to buy its power adapter and earbuds separately. Apple removes it from the iPhone box for the sake of the environment. Removing the adapter and earbud means lighter and smaller packaging which means 70% more boxes can be shipped on pallets.
Apple MagSafe charger charges you $39 and for a 20W power adapter, you need $19. So, in total to buy a MagSafe charger along with an adapter you need $58. Apple also sells the MagSafe Duo charger which charges both iPhone 12 and apple watch can cost $129.


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Sunday at 10 AM. PTC Punjabi has announced to telecast PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2011 on 6 February at 10 AM. Watch the glamorous extravaganza of the year and witness the first ever Punjabi Film Awards. This first Punjabi Film Award show includes many firsts. For the first time Gurdas Maan Performed on his film songs as an actor on a stage. Akshay Kumar sang Sukhbir’s famous song Ishq tera tarpave… and danced with Anushka Sharma and Hard Kaur in front of the cream of Punjabi cinema. You would also be amused to see the emotions and expressions of first time award winners. I know you are all waiting for the Sunday!
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Late changes to federal law mean the Internal Revenue Service is still making revisions needed before the agency can begin handling tax returns.
For most taxpayers, that means a delay in filing federal returns until at least the end of this month. Regional IRS spokesman David Stewart says about eighty percent of taxpayers should be able to start filing by January 30th, but some who will be claiming certain tax credits may be forced to wait until February or March. A full list of affected forms is available at irs.gov.
Stewart reminds us that those who file electronically will be reminded by the online system about the tax credits that have been extended.

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The US rattling-folk quartet Broken Barrels release the EP A little Off The Top on the 11th of November.
Within the past twenty hours the title track and opener has been made available.
The five track release takes the listener on a donkey ride across the plains in a delightful combination of acoustic banjo and guitar, trotting percussion and jaunty vocal that finds the listener happily tapping along with the beat, yet belying the surface skittishness lays a context of approbation of societal self-serving avarice.
Having had the opportunity to thread my way through the just over a quarter of an hour release I can attest this is an EP to grab hold of on availability.
For more of the freshest music from around the world, Emerging Indie Bands on Twitter is a decent first step.


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How to Make Skin Tones in Acrylic
1. Create a Palette With the Primary Colors: Yellow, Blue, Red
White and black are optional. Have a photograph or reference image handy for the tone you are trying to attain.
2. Mix Together Equal Parts of Each Primary Color
Just about every skin tone contains a little yellow, blue and red, but in different ratios. Once you’ve done this a few times, you might start with more of one color or another. But to start, go ahead and mix equal parts of each primary color with a palette knife.
Your outcome will likely be somewhat dark. This is a good thing! In general, it’s easier to make skin tones lighter with acrylic than darker.
3. Now it’s Time to Refine Your Color
As noted above, if you’ve mixed equal parts of each color, the blue in particular has probably made the color mix quite dark. Initial adjustments will be clear: if you need to make the skin lighter, add white or yellow. If you need to make it more reddish, add more red.
Once you make these obvious tweaks, you’ll have the opportunity to refine, adding a little bit of this color, a little bit of that, until you’ve attained the exact tone you’re looking for.