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This spring, we went on a memorable family and friend cruise from Vancouver to Alaska. For this trip, we went with the Golden Princess with Princess Cruises. I’ve been on two cruises in the past (one was actually roundtrip to Alaska from Vancouver in 2009). In general, I feel that this experience is comparable to… Continue reading Alaskan Cruise with Princess Cruises: All Aboard the Golden Princess
We recently took advantage of the Priority Pass benefit with our new credit card at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) en route to Japan. With Priority Pass, we had two options at the YVR international terminal: either the classic Premium Plaza Lounge or the Sky Team Lounge. The Premium Plaza Lounge was immediately after security… Continue reading Review of Sky Team Lounge at YVR
As we near the end of 2018, I would like to see how I am doing in terms of working my way through this year's Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list. I've been to several of these restaurants over the years, so I thought it would be interesting to see how I was doing at this point… Continue reading Bowsing my way through Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants 2018: My Food Diary
Featured image: Sho Ka Do Bento @ Raisu. Those who know me would know that I have certain food cravings every time I return to Vancouver. The food scene in Ottawa is not bad if you know where to go, but the selection is definitely not as impressive as that in Vancouver, especially when it comes… Continue reading Top 7 must eats in Vancouver, Canada – 2017 edition
The Low-Down If you are in Vancouver between May and October, and love street food, you cannot miss the Richmond Night Market located at the River Rock Casino. There are multiple night markets in Greater Vancouver but this is definitely our favourite. Sure, they sell new fads, like fidget spinners and old favourites, like cell… Continue reading Vancouver: Richmond Night Market Food Adventures!
After returning home from Korea, we have been longing for some good Korean desserts. Our opportunity has finally arrived once we set foot in Vancouver. My favourite place for Korean desserts would have to be Snowy Village. There are multiple locations in Greater Vancouver: Vancouver, Richmond and Coquitlam. They must be doing well because they… Continue reading Vancouver: Korean Desserts Obsession
Photo of the day: The view from the Stawamus Chief. Coming back to hike the Stawamus Chief made me very nostalgic, as it reminded me of my high school days when we would start off our camping trips with this hike. It is classified as an “intermediate” hike, but it can definitely feel challenging for… Continue reading Vancouver, BC, Canada: Hiking the Chief
I recently came back to my hometown, Vancouver, BC, for a visit and coincidently, my relatives from out-of-town were visiting at the same time. While showing them around, I was able to be a tourist in my hometown for a few days, which allowed me to compile a list of top tourist attractions in Vancouver,… Continue reading Vancouver, BC, Canada: Top 5 Tourist Attractions
“Maple Butter Pork Belly”, smoked salmon, “chicken wings” and quarter rotisserie chicken @ Homer St Cafe and Bar
I wanted to milk every minute of my time in Vancouver so I went on another food adventure with my Favourite Fellow Foodies (AKA FFF’s) before I had to leave. This time, we decided to be a little fancier and had lunch at Homer St. Cafe in Yaletown. Situated in a historic building, it really had… Continue reading Yummy (pork) belly in my belly!

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A Letter to AmarieNargothrond, FA 465More Like This
My dearest Amarië!
I do not know if I still have the right to call you that - not "dearest", for you will ever remain the dearest one in this world to me, but "my"...
I still remember your face when we parted. That memory will be forever carved deeply into my mind. The pain in your eyes haunted me across the cruel ice of Helcaraxë, freezing my heart more than the wailing wind.
You did not weep. You knew I wouldn't be able to look at your tears. You knew I had to leave, and didn't want to make it harder to me. But the unshed tears fell like heavy stones into my soul.
You let me go.
I had to.
The new lands called to me with a voice of freedom and adventure. I could not stay behind. Both restlessness and responsibility to my people drew me forwards, into exile.
I don't regret my decision. It made me who I am now. Through hardship, I found purpose. I knew joy and pain, the thrill of battle, the headiness of vi

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The 2021 Santa Fe (Alachua) baseball team is in the record books.
On Thursday, the Raiders defeated Trenton on the road, 5-3, to conclude the regular season with a record of 21-2. Santa Fe finished with its best regular season winning percentage in school history.
They also become just the third team in the last 15 years to reach the 20-win mark.
Junior Landon Rogers finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run batted in and senior Greg Falck had 2 RBI for Santa Fe, which built a 5-0 lead after four innings.
Devan Mitchum picked up the win on the mound. The junior allowed no runs on no hits in three innings of work.
That concludes the regular season for Santa Fe, which will host Suwannee (Live Oak) in Tuesday’s Class 4A-District 2 semifinals with a spot in the postseason on the line.
Elsewhere, Gainesville High defeated Belleview, 13-5, and Buchholz mercy-ruled Eastside, 13-1, on Senior Night.
A trio of sophomores helped give GHS’ only senior, Jonathan Ramsey (1-for-4), a win on Senior Night.
Nate Kemph threw four innings and struck out five to get the win.
Jesus Canizalez went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in five runs and Colton Kelly drove in three runs and finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
It was the second straight win for GHS (7-17), which will play Springstead (Spring Hill) in Monday’s Class 5A-District 5 Quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Buchholz put its game away with a 10-run fourth inning against the Rams.
Senior Cole Smithers had a double and a triple, drove in a run, and scored twice, while senior Jon Batie led the team with three hits. He scored twice and drove in two runs.
Senior Kaden Cresak finished 1-for-2 with three runs driven in and two runs scored.
All eight seniors had either a hit or an RBI for the Bobcats (17-5-1), which will host either Lincoln (Tallahassee) or Columbia (Lake City) in next Wednesday’s Class 6A-District 2 semifinals.
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Four minority communities in Isiolo have united in a bid to enhance their bargaining power for socio-economic empowerment.
The journey to forge a united front by the Luo, Kisii, Kamba and Luhya communities started last November and culminated in the launch of Mwamko Mpya (New Dawn), a group through which they will champion for their rights.
The launch of the unity pact also offered an opportunity to the communities to weed out rogue individuals who have been masquerading as their officials.
Mwamko Mpya Chairman Reuben Ogendo and his Secretary-General Pascal Opudo said the four communities resolved to work together to push for their interests and enhance their lobbying power for improved livelihoods.
At the meeting attended by hundreds of residents and several elected leaders, the officials lamented that minority communities had been side-lined by the current and former regimes and, therefore, needed to push their interests as a team.
Sharing of resources
“We are not happy with how resources are shared and in most cases opportunities are given to majority communities, locking us out despite the law requiring that 30 per cent be offered to non-locals,” Mr Ogendo said.
Mr Opudo said the communities will be involved in a series of joint continuous social activities to ensure their unity lasts beyond the electioneering period.
“Our intention is to ensure we remain united at all times so that our issues are taken seriously by elected leaders and those seeking various seats,” he said, adding that a united minority will always defeat a divided majority.
The pact, the officials said, will help the communities speak in one voice and push their agenda on, among others, employment and better livelihoods to those aspiring for various seats in the August 9 elections.
“We are still looking into the agenda of individual candidates and we will in consultation with all (four) communities at a later date agree on who we will support but it will obviously be those who will promise to safeguard our interests," Mr Ogendo said.
No more blind following
Kisii community chairman David Ogati said they will no longer blindly support politicians but strike an agreement with them to ensure they keep their word.
“We have in the past supported leaders only for them to side-line us after we elect them. We will this time get into agreements to ensure we safeguard our interests. They (politicians) must tell us how we will benefit from their leadership before we commit to supporting them,” Mr Ogati said.
His Luhya counterpart Philip Ndoli, who spoke on behalf of the four communities, stressed on the need for all Isiolo communities to stay united and have political tolerance for a united county.
“We have started the journey and there is no going back. We will ensure our unity prevails past the elections,” Mr Ndoli said.
Leaders who attended the meeting were Senator Fatuma Dullo, Isiolo woman rep aspirant Sumeya Bishar, Isiolo North MP hopefuls Joseph Samal, Mwenda Thuranira and Abshiro Halake and MCA aspirants Hellen Makena (Wabera) and Witherford Mwirigi (Bulapesa).
Unity pact hailed
Ms Dullo hailed the unity pact by the communities and appealed to them to extend it past the election time.
“If you are divided, you will be swallowed by larger communities. You must be gatekeepers of your interests and remain united at all times,” she told the audience.
Ms Makena said Isiolo residents should consider women leaders in the August polls and inject fresh leadership for better livelihoods.
The leaders drummed up support for Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga, saying he is best qualified to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.


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Toni Childs (born October 29, 1957) is an American-Australian singer-songwriter. She is best known for her songs "Don't Walk Away" (a Billboard Hot 100 hit in the United States in 1988), "I've Got to Go Now", a Top 5 hit in Australia in 1991, and the Emmy-winning "Because You're Beautiful" (released as a single in 2004, and featured on her 2008 album Keep the Faith). In New Zealand she has had six Top 40 hit singles and three platinum albums.
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When someone is able to setup their first business they will need to decide what type of business structure they need. One of the most common in the state California is usually to establish an LLC which is actually a limited liability company. Consequently several people own the business and also the profits will visit the different members to ensure the business does not have to file their own individual tax return like corporations would typically do. Here we’ll look into the facts about establishing or dissolving an LLC in California.
Why Would I Wish To Setup An reasons you would not be able to form an llc california?
Putting together this particular business structure enables you to separate your organization activities through your personal assets. This allows you to help reduce the liability you will be subjected to being an owner. The process of setting up an LLC in California is fairly straightforward but none the less, you can find a number of steps that you need to take and so, many choose to use services to assist them together with the process.
Ten Steps To Creating Your LLC In California
1. Unique Company Name
You’ll be asked to have a company name that is certainly unique for your business and therefore hasn’t recently been registered with the state of California. You can use the state’s website to see if the name you need is offered. If you’re in Sacramento we could even help you reserve a name if you are considering starting the corporation later on.
2. Purchase An Organizer To Create Your LLC
The organizer is the individual or company that puts together the draft for your LLC. When you choose us then we will probably be your organizer. As such we’ll put everything together that is required.
3. Registered Agent Designation
What the law states requires that you have a registered agent designated and this will become a corporation or perhaps individual. This really is a requirement stipulated by the Articles Of Organization form.
4. Establish The Management And Ownership Structure Of Your Respective LLC
In California, you’ll be asked whether your reasons you would not be able to form an llc california could have multiple managers, an individual manager, or if perhaps the organization is going to be managed by all members of the LLC. This means that you need to decide the best way it will probably be structured. We can deal with that decision if it is needed.
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Once you establish your small business in California you’ll have to figure out how it will be governed and exactly how the pay, capital, and profits is going to be distributed. Other factors that have to be considered are fiduciary constraints, voting, and liability.
6. Complete The Filing The Articles Of Organization
This state mandates that you file articles of organization which give all the information from the company. The California Secretary of State will have to give its acceptance after which from that moment the organization is actually created.
7. Obtain Your EIN And Establish A Business Account Along With Your Bank
You will need to offer an EIN number to be able to have a business account along with your bank. You will additionally require it to submit taxes no matter whether the corporation has one employee or multiple.
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The state will need $800 as being a minimum annual tax. This should be paid annually for example the 1st year. This may not be related to income or other taxation but is just a fee to perform business in the state.
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You will typically need several permits or licenses to use in a particular county or city the place you have your company. When you fail to have the required licenses or permits you could potentially face very costly fines.
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It’s time for a new cue word over at CASology! With all the graduations going on this month, we thought we’d provide a gallery of inspiration for the occasion this week!
I used a stitched die cut from Mama Elephant’s Femme Frames to create the hat base, cutting it to fit on the card base at an angle. I stamped the letters from A Muse Studio’s Rino Alphabet in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, following the edge of the hat. I punched a 3/4-inch circle, cut it in half and heat embossed it with Ranger Gold Tinsel Embossing Powder. I popped it up on the hat with foam adhesive. The assembled hat was then popped up on the card base using foam adhesive.
We have two graduations to attend this year. Both are kids that were just three years old when we moved to the area! Time really does fly! Our own children are living proof of that and whenever I attend graduations, I find myself reminded again just how quickly children grow up. And how fast life itself goes by. Every day counts.
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Watch Finland vs Belgium Live Match And Goal Highlights
Finland’s narrow defeat by Russia on Matchday 2 stifled their momentum after opening with a win, but the tournament newcomers can still book a place in the next round with victory in St Petersburg. Easier said than done, of course, especially against an impressive Belgium side already assured of their spot in the round of 16 following a hard-fought victory over Denmark last time out. The Red Devils only require a draw to finish top of the section, but will want to send out a statement of intent by ending the group stage with a perfect record.
Roberto Martínez has said Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel will start, together with Eden Hazard, and since Belgium have already qualified, teenager Jérémy Doku may get his first minutes of EURO action.
Belgium will top the group with a draw but Martínez wants to win every game. After a difficult start against Denmark, I am sure his team will be fast out of the blocks. And with all that experience and talent in opposition, Finland won’t have it easy.


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This was pretty hilarious and I like your art style. I would say that this is like an Awesome, but it isn't. Just because jokes are flying at you every second and the animation fast doesn't make it an Awesome cartoon so yeah...that is basically it.
Honestly? I like it more than the game!
First off, I loved the style. Looked like an Awesome cartoon, but more fluid and a little more detailed. The jokes were fast and hilarious, and justify the "Left4Speed" name. It might be a little too fast sometimes, but that's inconsequential given the overall quality of the flash.
The pace of it was about as fast as it is in-game. Things are going too fast to really react sometimes, and before you know it shit gets crazy. Nice play on the characters too.
Keep up the great work, hope to see more from you soon!
You crazy, lulzy son of a bitch.
This has to be one of the funnier things ive seen in a while really good animation Good Job!
Very good adaption to the game.
*SPOILERS BEYOND THIS WRITING*
I gotta be honest, but this was a great flash, a lot was going on and it seemed like it was going way too fast, but this type of style was great and it was executed good.
The voicing was great, seeing that I recognized those voice actors made it even greater, because they were top notch.
The dialogue throughout the whole flash should of been tweaked just a little bit, the part of the scene when he saw the Witch sitting down, the lines of when he said "But it's so coool!" should of been changed with a different choice of words, but either way, it's still a good scene.
The barfing scene was overused on many shows, zombie barfs, human barfs and so on, looks like a overused formula to get a quick and funny joke in there, but I know you have a better sense of humor than that.
Animation was smooth throughout the whole flash, no problems with that.
And the quick comedy was grand, there was so many jokes flying out of this flash, I couldn't even keep track anymore, maybe because I was probably laughing so hard.
Like I said from my summary, this is a great adaption to a great game, I have the game, so I know, it's funny because this actually happens in the game when I'm playing with inexperienced players, they usually just shoot and gun with no care of their team mates at all.
Any who, this was very enjoyable, I hope to see more from you.
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Detective Nwar and his partner Blanche might as well investigate a water crisis.
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About Heartbeat Health
Created by cardiologist Dr. Jeff Wessler, Heartbeat Health is a cardiovascular telehealth startup company with an app that assists in preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the telehealth business is to potentially transform cardiovascular care to better address heart disease.
The startup company’s full-service app connects patients, doctors, employers, and long-term care facilities through secure online virtual meetings to share information and collaborate on treatments. The data-powered app allows patients and doctors to use Measure, a remote diagnostic tool, to determine blood pressure, weight, and heart rate.
According to the startup company, 80% of deaths from cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks or strokes can be attributed to preventable health conditions: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor diet, and etc. The telehealth business claims its app has served more than 60,000 patients with assistance from remote diagnostic tools and digital heart health programs.
Accelerate Business Growth
Heartbeat Health announced in a press release it raised $20 million in a Series B financing round led by Echo Health Ventures. DaVita Venture Group and other existing investors also participated in this round. The startup company has raised more than $30 million in funding.
Dr. Jeff Wessler, co-founder and CEO of the telehealth business, said in a statement, “We’ve built a remarkable virtual-first platform to standardize and scale cardiovascular care for patients who need it the most. By working with at-risk organizations our model has focused on improving clinical outcomes at lower costs and provides a much-needed data-driven approach to this growing field of virtual care.”
With the new capital, the startup company plans to accelerate business growth by investing more in product R&D and expanding clinical services offered to at-risk organizations. In addition, Jessica Zeaske, partner at Echo Health Ventures, will join the Board of Directors at Heartbeat Health.
This new funding comes over a year after the telehealth business raised $8.2 million in Series A funding.
Heart Disease in the United States
Heartbeat Health could potentially provide life-saving treatments or prevention methods for adults who have or are suspected of having heart disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that heart disease is the “leading cause of death” among men, women, and “people of most racial and ethnic groups” in the US. As a result, one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease — approximately every one in four deaths.
More than 800,000 Americans have a heart attack every year, one in five of which are silent heart attacks. A silent heart attack refers to a heart attack where there are no, few, or unrecognizable symptoms, but the damage to the heart still occurs.
Furthermore, the CDC stated that 90% of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people who suffer from mental health disorders and chronic conditions, such as heart disease.
About the Author
McKenzie Carpenter is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.A.A. in Integrative Public Relations and French. McKenzie has previously worked for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.


Articles about Bajaj Chetak
19 Feb 2022Auto
Bajaj Auto's Chetak electric scooter, which was launched in 2020, is now available in 20 cities across India.
13 Feb 2022Auto
Bajaj Auto has started accepting bookings for its Chetak scooter in Goa against a payment of Rs. 2,000. However, only the Premium variant is available there.
10 Jan 2022Auto
Homegrown automaker Bajaj Auto is expected to launch the new version of the Chetak scooter in India in the coming months.
05 Sep 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto has started accepting bookings for its Chetak electric scooter in Chennai and Hyderabad via its official website on payment of Rs. 2,000.
28 Jul 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto has commenced bookings for its Chetak e-scooter in Pune and Bengaluru. Reservations for the scooter were closed in the two cities in April this year when it went out of stock.
23 Jul 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto has commenced bookings for its Chetak electric scooter in three new Indian cities, namely, Mysuru, Aurangabad, and Mangaluru, against a token amount of Rs. 2,000.
16 Jul 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto has launched the Chetak in Nagpur, which becomes the third city to receive the e-scooter after Pune and Bengaluru. The guest of honor present during the launch event was Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
12 Jul 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto has confirmed via its social media handles that the Chetak electric scooter will be launched in Nagpur soon.
05 Jun 2021Auto
With the increasing demand for electric mobility in India and petrol prices reaching sky-high, automakers are also expanding their focus and coming up with new battery-powered vehicles in the country.
18 Apr 2021Auto
Following a price-hike in March, Bajaj Auto has once again increased the prices of its Chetak e-scooter in India.
14 Apr 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto Limited has started accepting online bookings for its Chetak electric scooter in India, on payment of Rs. 2,000. The cancellation charges stand at Rs. 1,000.
10 Mar 2021Auto
Bajaj Auto has hiked the prices of its Chetak electric scooter in India.
05 Jul 2020Auto
BGauss has unveiled two new electric scooters in India called the A2 and B8.
04 Jul 2020Auto
Ather Energy is all set to introduce a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for its flagship electric scooter, the Ather 450X. The new feature will be offered as an accessory starting from October this year.
06 Jun 2020Auto
In order to safeguard our environment, both consumers and automakers are slowly but steadily switching to electric mobility.
22 Mar 2020Auto
Piaggio-owned Vespa is all set to launch its fully-electric scooter, the Elettrica, in India in June, according to a report.
06 Feb 2020Auto
As an addition to its line-up of high-speed e-scooters, Hero Electric has introduced the new AE-29 in India at the Auto Expo 2020.
25 Jan 2020Auto
Taking on the likes of Ather 450, Bajaj Chetak, Okinawa Praise and others, TVS has entered the EV segment with its iQube e-scooter.
25 Jan 2020Auto
As an addition to its line-up of electric vehicles, Chinese EV manufacturer Benling has launched the Aura e-scooter in India.
14 Jan 2020Auto
Bajaj Auto Ltd. has finally launched its iconic Chetak scooter in an all-electric avatar today.
13 Jan 2020Auto
Bajaj Auto Ltd., one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in India, is all set to launch its iconic Chetak scooter in an all-electric avatar tomorrow.
01 Jan 2020Auto
Taking on Bajaj Chetak and Ather 450, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is working to unveil a new electric scooter in the first quarter of 2020, according to Autocar.
16 Nov 2019Auto
Bajaj Auto Ltd. has announced that it will commence the bookings for its recently unveiled e-scooter, Chetak, from January 2020.
16 Oct 2019Auto
Foraying into the EV space, Bajaj Auto Ltd. has launched its first ever electric scooter, the all-new Chetak, in India today.


The shady border between the virtual and the real
By DaveLevy on Oct 26, 2006
Chris Melissinos takes issue with Ashlee Vance of the Register about the utility of Second Life, on his blog last week (I can be a bit slow). He quotes a number of organisations using the virtual world of "Second Life" to offer virtual services, including Universities and it seems Reuters. I expect the financial services companies will be in on it soon. To me its a shame; West Nottingham College implemented courseware in the Neverwinter Nights game engine, which may have been more fun; it probably depends upon what your studying. WNC believes its an excellent learning/teaching vehicle, so perhaps this'll take off.


Humpback whales are stirring in the Antartic. The winter migration has begun.
The first group of north-bound Humpbacks has already been spotted off the NSW far south coast and the northern migration of some 10,000 will continue through to July. Cape Byron is the most easterly point of the Australian mainland and is the premier whale-watching spot in Australia. The whales often pass extremely close to the coast on their way further north and the lighthouse lookout is a fantastic vantage point to view these magnificent creatures. The first student to submit a photo taken by them of a whale passing Byron Bay this migration will receive a prize!


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School lunches 101: A week’s worth of healthy ideasPublished: Aug 11, 2016
By Lisa Greene
Want to pack school lunches for your kids that are tasty and healthy?
“With the Waldorf salad, I wanted to fix something high in protein that also has fresh fruit,” she said. “You can make a big batch of it early in the week. It refrigerates really well and stores easily.”
Chicken salad is also a good choice because it’s versatile, she said. You can make it into a sandwich, as she did with the Green Goddess chicken salad sandwich, serve over salad greens, or pair it with crackers.
Vespa’s an advocate for encouraging kids to try fun, healthy recipes early on.
“What’s really important is introducing them to variety early,” she said. “If they’re introduced to different things early on, maybe they won’t get so hung up on the chicken nuggets and pizza and fries.”
She also believes in experimenting with adding flavor kids like to healthy choices.
“Kids may not like broccoli if you just steam it, but if you try it with garlic or drizzle parmesan on it, they might give it a try,” she said.
Her chopped Greek pasta salad has tiny ditalini pasta that’s fun to eat – “even young kids can eat it with their fingers” – and she encourages substituting different vegetables for what your child prefers.
She also included a trio of dessert recipes that are lower in sugar and oat bars that are higher in nutrients than packaged granola bars and similar products.
“It makes kids think, ‘Ooh, I’m getting something that’s a sweet treat,’ but it’s something that’s a lot better for them,” she said.
Need other lunch ideas? Vespa suggests carrots and hummus, apples and peanut butter, and Greek yogurt and granola. You can also make your own trail mix, using your child’s favorite dried fruit and nuts. Don’t forget a freezer pack to keep the lunch cold.
Here are links to all six of Vespa’s back-to-school recipes that TGH Health News featured this week:

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Hepatitis C is a virus that causes liver inflammation that can lead to serious liver damage. Hep C is contracted by exposure to infected blood. Therefore, those most at risk for becoming infected include those on long-term kidney dialysis, people who share needles with someone infected, those who come into contact with blood in the workplace, and those who engage in unprotected sex. It can take years for symptoms to appear, but underlying chronic infection, even without initial symptoms, leads to abdominal bleeding, fatigue, itching, swelling, confusion, slurred speech, jaundice and nausea. Severe cases can cause cirrhosis of the live or liver cancer.
How Is Hepatitis C Treated?
Hep C is treated with antiviral medication and if treated early can have positive outcomes. However, if a patient develops serious complications from chronic Hep C such as liver disease or liver cancer, a transplant may be necessary. Even with a liver transplant, patients with chronic Hep C may require ongoing medication after the transplant to protect the new liver from the virus.
Can You Get Social Security Benefits if You Have Hepatitis C?
Most of the time, it is only those patients with serious complications of Hep C that qualify for Social Security Disability. To qualify for benefits, the applicant must meet the criteria established by Social Security Listing 5.05 for Chronic Liver Disease. In addition, the impairment must have lasted a year or be expected to last a year.
As with any disability application, the most imperative evidence is in medical records and with consistent medical treatment. Documentation of side effects from Hep C medication is also important as the medications are known to cause debilitating side effects.
If the applicant is not able to qualify under Listing 5.05, they may try to qualify based on residual functional capacity (RFC). To do this, the applicant must provide evidence that shows that due to the combined effects of their illness and side effects it is impossible for them to perform any work.
The CDC reports that Hep C diagnosis has been on the rise in recent years and the highest rates of diagnosis occurred in persons age 20-39 years, consistent with age groups most impacted by the opioid crisis.
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Long Beach, Calif., April 2nd–Producers of the annual LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and the FastDates.com Calendars are excited to announce that top media partners will be joining longstanding title sponsor Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys to help expand this year’s show within the motorcycle industry. Thunder Press is pleased to join the Calendar Show as valued partners along with Barnett’s Bike Craft Magazine, Hot Bike, Hot Bike Baggers and Street Chopper magazines. The editors from each publication will be in attendance to cover the event, and will assist in judging their sponsored classes and choosing the top bikes to appear in their publications. Show producer Jim Gianatsis will be photographing the winning bikes to appear in the magazines and the next FastDates.com Calendars. In addition to the coveted Best of Show and class awards, AFT Customs will present its Visionary Award Trophy for the most innovative and exciting bike at the event.
The 2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its 22-year tradition with a return to the Queen Mary’s Seawalk Village in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, July 14th. Featured are the world’s top celebrity builders displaying their newest bikes and competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance together with selected industry manufacturers, vendors, plus calendar girl and musical live performances.
In recent years the Calendar Show has broadened its focus from the American V-Twin custom market to embrace the growing collector and café bike segments. The Show still includes its popular Pro Builder, Street Custom, Café Bike/Bobber and Sportbike/Racebike classes, and now the growing collector bike market for European and Japanese classics. Show Entries will be placed in a Concours d’Elegance-style displays on grass and patio walkways in the the Queen Mary’s Seawalk Village.


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Happy Tears Crochet Blanket Pattern BUNDLE (by Hannah Edgington)
Bundle includes 12 x 100g wool and downloadable pdf of the pattern
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The Happy Tears blanket pattern and wool bundle includes a downloadable pdf of the pattern and 12 x 100g James C. Brett Top Value DK in the following colours:
8424 - coral pink
8466 - peach
8459 - soft yellow
8445 - lime green
8461 - turquoise
8460 - sky blue
847 - cyan blue
8419 - royal blue
8431 - bright lilac
8447 - rose pink
8428 - white x 2
This pattern is also available to purchase on its own as a pdf here.
Like these colours? The wool bundle is also available on its own without the pattern here.
The Happy Tears blanket pattern is a beginner friendly crochet pattern that includes step by step instructions to help you make your own Happy Tears blanket. You can make your blanket whatever size you wish - the pattern gives two main size examples, a baby blanket and a single bed sized blanket, but it also gives information on how to make your blanket whatever size you would like. This bundle will give enough rainbow yarn to be able to make 4 baby blankets, although you will need some extra white for 4.
The pattern is suitable for beginners, but some prior experience following a pattern is recommended.
This is the UK version, and is written in UK crochet terms.
To make a Happy Tears blanket you will need:
• either double knitting yarn - for a baby blanket you will need approximately 400g, and for a single bed sized blanket about 1000g.
• a crochet hook in your preferred size (either a 4 or 4.5mm for the dk version, and a 5 or 5.5mm for the aran version)
• a yarn needle for sewing in your ends
You are welcome to sell any items you make from this pattern but please credit @hannahdaisycrochet as the designer of the pattern.
Please note actual colours may vary slightly from how you view them on your screen.

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A unique work. Executed by Striker in 2022. Price and size include frame. Not framed by Ao5 Gallery.
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By way of its 4 complementary sections, athens music convention”, music innovation hub”, music and the city” and athens music stroll”, amw’s programme will concentrate on themes such as marketing, communication, promotion of artists abroad, occasion organisation, music manufacturing, digital media and platforms, intellectual property administration, discography, security, reserving, management, innovation and entrepreneurship. Beginning in the late ’70s, athens grew to become known as the launch pad for now household names like r.E.M. And the b-fifty two and helped give delivery to the college rock” genre. April: widespread panic hold a free outside concert in downtown athens to rejoice the discharge of their dwell album gentle fuse get away. As time progressed, audio system blared punk bands, and ultimately blasted out songs by native athens musicians.
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Though musically numerous, the bands currently rising out of the athens scene just like the callas , phoenix catscratch , the singer-songwriter monika , and my moist calvin , an experimental indie pop act that usually performs in animal costumes, all share a dedication to wild, unconventional live shows and a excessive-concept, do-it-your self aesthetic.
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Sí Se Puede: A Biography of Cesar Chavez
Published: October 29, 2013 by
Cesario Estrada Chavez, more commonly known as Cesar Chavez, was a highly influential activist worker who created a union for farm workers all across the United States.
Many organizations and activists before him had attempted to unionize the farm workers in California, but Cesar Chavez was the first to succeed. For his efforts and accomplishments, he is celebrated as a great advocate for equal

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Regina, SK (May, 9th 2018): UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity is launching a Gender & Sexual Diversity (GSD) Student Health Fund for queer, trans and intersex students at the University of Regina.
UR Pride has committed to allocating an annual amount of $2,000 to the GSD Student Health Fund to support queer, trans and intersex students to subsidize the health and wellness costs associated with navigating GSD issues. UR Pride is hoping to be able to provide funds for students for a variety of health and wellness costs, including costs associated with gender transition, mental health care, or access to health care.
“Queer, trans and intersex students on this campus have articulated to us that their health and wellness needs are not being met by Student Health plans, or provincial health care services,” explains Jacq Brasseur, Executive Director. “The idea of a GSD Student Health Fund was brought forward by one of our board members, and it seemed like a wonderful example of a direct way that we could provide support to students.”
To qualify for the fund, students must be enrolled at the University of Regina or an affiliated college, must self-declare as queer, trans or intersex, and must demonstrate financial need. Applications will be reviewed by a GSD Student Health Fund Committee on a monthly basis.
UR Pride Centre is also accepting individual, group or corporate donations to the fund.
Those interested in applying for the fund are encouraged to visit UR Pride’s website at www.urpride.ca/funding.
306-586-8811 Ext. 207
About the UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity:
UR Pride Centre is a non-profit 2LGBTQ+ service provider housed at the University of Regina. UR Pride offers multiple programs and supports to students, faculty and staff at the University of Regina and its’ affiliated colleges. In addition to serving the campus community, UR Pride also provides services and programming for the entire city of Regina.


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February 10, 2022
While record state revenue surpluses have led to big pushes in red states like Mississippi, Idaho, Utah and West Virginia to make unnecessary permanent income and corporate tax cuts, Democrats are also getting in on the tax-cut mania. A hot idea many Democrats are latching onto is providing relief in the form of eliminating sales tax on groceries. Proposals have surfaced in Idaho, Oklahoma, Illinois, and South Dakota, and the Utah House of Representatives recently put an end to a Democratic plan to replace an income tax cut with cutting the sales tax on food. Additional tax cutting options being considered include cutting or eliminating tax on Social Security and military retirement income like in New Mexico and Michigan, which is also considering restoring their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to its previous 20 percent rate. Many people around the country are still feeling the economic effects of the pandemic, and as legislators rush to provide aid some relief options need to be called out as being better than others, and targeted options that include those most vulnerable should be prioritized first.
Major State Tax Proposals and Developments
- Republicans in IOWA have released three tax-cut plans. All three plans phase in a flat personal income tax and exempt retirement income from taxes, while the Senate and Gov. Kim Reynolds’ plan also cuts corporate taxes. Democrats in Iowa state these plans disproportionately benefit high-income Iowans and have proposed expanding the state’s EITC and child and dependent care credit, instead. – NEVA BUTKUS
- The MISSISSIPPI House and Senate have recently proposed very different tax cut proposals. While the House plan would eliminate income taxes entirely and cost the state over $1.5 billion, the Senate plan would eliminate one of the two remaining income tax brackets and cost over $316 million annually. Both plans include cuts to the grocery tax and car tag tax. The Senate plan is preferable to the egregious House plan, but it would still result in unsustainable revenue losses. – KAMOLIKA DAS
- The WEST VIRGINIA House is likely to vote on a bill soon that would cut the state income tax by 10 percent, costing the state over $264 million in its first year of implementation, and also create a new fund specifically for further cuts. If passed, this bill would lead to major revenue losses that primarily benefit high-income West Virginians.
- A UTAH bill that will lower the income tax rate from 4.95 percent to 4.85 percent, cut Social Security taxes, and create a 15 percent non-refundable earned income tax credit passed the House and will now head back to the Senate for final approval. The vote also closes the door on the Democratic plan to replace the income tax cut with removing the sales tax on food. – MARCO GUZMAN
- This week, OKLAHOMA’s legislative session began and a bill to eliminate the sales tax on groceries—an issue that legislators have been proposing outside of session for months—has already advanced out of the Revenue and Taxation Subcommittee and is now in the full Appropriations and Budget Committee. The bill would only make groceries exempt from state sales tax, leaving the local sales tax on groceries in place. – BRAKEYSHIA SAMMS
- VERMONT’s House of Representatives passed a tax package that includes a targeted $1,200 state-level Child Tax Credit for children 6 and younger and an expansion of the income thresholds used for the state’s Social Security income tax exemption. – AIDAN DAVIS
Governors’ Annual Addresses and State of State Speeches
- CONNECTICUT Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State address featured his previously released tax cut plan—focusing on motor vehicle property taxes, enhancing an existing targeted state property tax credit, and speeding up scheduled retirement income tax breaks.
- OKLAHOMA Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his State of the State address this week, where he called for an elimination of the sales tax on groceries and end to the income tax on military retirement benefits.
- OREGON Gov. Kate Brown delivered her State of the State address last week, emphasizing the need for investments in affordable housing, child care, and climate-related disaster preparedness.
- In ALABAMA, a Senate bill that would increase the standard deduction by $500 and $1000 for single and joint filers, respectively, will now head to the House of Representatives. Lawmakers are also moving ahead with different proposals for cutting the grocery tax. While one proposal would not offset the $500 million revenue loss to the education budget, two other bills would give voters the option of offsetting the revenue loss by capping federal income tax (FIT) deductions. The FIT deduction dramatically benefits the state’s top earners so this would be a progressive tax swap.
- ARIZONA GOP lawmakers asked the state’s high court, in a recent filing, to immediately rule on Proposition 208, noting that the trial court is delaying their ruling that could nullify the ballot measure.
- CALIFORNIA lawmakers could send residents $1,125 per person, up to $4,500 per family, under one rebate proposal being discussed. And the city of San Francisco may enact a tax on empty houses and condos to simultaneously discourage leaving them empty and raise revenue for homelessness services.
- DELAWARE Gov. John Carney signed legislation to exempt income taxes on unemployment benefits. A House bill that would nearly double the property tax credit for seniors is pending.
- A slew of tax cut bills are advancing in GEORGIA. A bill is moving through the Senate that would allow individuals and corporations to take advantage of a $100 million tax break for donations to law enforcement foundations. A different Senate bill would provide $2,500 per-person tax credits for donations to organizations supporting young adults who were formerly in foster care. Another House bill would provide a modest tax break to low-income renters.
- Advocacy groups in KENTUCKY are calling for the legislature to focus their efforts on cleaning up the expensive and wasteful exemptions for corporations in Kentucky’s tax code as opposed to slashing state income taxes.
- A new MARYLAND Senate bill would repeal the annual automatic gas tax increase legislation passed in 2013 and cost the state $37 million in FY23.
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in MICHIGAN is proposing a phase out of taxes on retirement income over the next four years in addition to an EITC expansion.
- NEBRASKA lawmakers rejected a proposal to force down school funding through a property tax growth cap, which would have been particularly hard on the state’s largest and most diverse school districts. Meanwhile, a severely regressive consumption tax proposal received a hearing in the Revenue Committee and appears unlikely to advance. Still on the table in the Cornhusker State are a proposal to bring down property taxes by increasing state school aid and personal and corporate income tax cuts that would primarily benefit high-income households and nonresidents.
- Recent polling in NEVADA suggests voters are likely to approve a tax increase on casinos for education funding and reject a sales tax increase for the same purpose. Both initiatives are subject to a legal challenge first that could remove them from the ballot.
- The Revenue and Taxation Subcommittee in OKLAHOMA advanced a proposal to eliminate the state’s corporate franchise tax to the full Appropriations and Budget Committee.
- OREGON’s legislative session is underway with the budget being the top priority, particularly as it relates to supports for workers and educators, response to climate change, and access to mental health care. One tax-related proposal would create a sales tax on luxury items to fund supports for low-income mothers and young adults transitioning out of foster care. This week’s revised revenue forecast likely means a larger “kicker” credit and perhaps calls to reform the design of the credit.
- PENNSYLVANIA Gov. Tom Wolf released an FY23 budget that would cut the state’s corporate net income tax rate from 9.99 percent to 7.99 percent with further percentage-point reductions in 2026 and 2027. The budget would also use $41 million to expand the use of education tax credits.
- Senate Republicans in RHODE ISLAND proposed suspending the state’s gas tax in 2022. The tax is currently set at 35 cents per gallon. And the estimated overall revenue loss is $150 million.
- In addition to a proposed $800 million cut to its top income tax rate, SOUTH CAROLINA is also pushing to waive state income taxes on military pensions which would cost the state $10 million.
- SOUTH DAKOTA Gov. Kristi Noem has yet to fully support any of the proposed bills that would reduce state sales taxes. The options range from a Republican effort to cut the rate from 4.5 percent to 4 percent to a Democratic plan to eliminate the sales tax on groceries.
- WASHINGTON’s current budget debate includes determining how much cannabis tax revenue to devote to people and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget allocates $125 million to violence prevention, reentry services for the formerly incarcerated, legal aid, homeownership assistance, and other initiatives, though it is about half of what advocates initially hoped for.
- Gov. Evers of WISCONSIN has proposed spending part of the state’s $3.8 billion surplus on a caregiver credit that would provide $500 to Wisconsinites who provide unpaid care to a qualified, often elderly, family member.
What We’re Reading
- The thought leaders at Connecticut Voices for Children released a compelling report making the case for a Child Tax Credit in the state. Connecticut’s tax code includes some progressive components, but the authors point out that one of its key weaknesses is its lack of provisions that account for family size or childcare expenses, which a Child Tax Credit would help solve.
- A new blog by the Wisconsin Budget Project demonstrates the impact of a radical tax cut proposed by conservative business lobbyists. The proposal, which would eliminate income taxes and raise sales taxes, would result in a $78,122 tax cut for Wisconsin’s richest households. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s poorest households would see little-to-no benefit or see a tax increase if income tax credits like the EITC are eliminated alongside the income tax.
- The West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy released an impactful blogpost highlighting how unsustainable and inequitable the House proposal to cut personal income taxes would be for most residents.
- Pew’s State Fiscal Health initiative covers the overlooked issue of states constraining city and county tax options, causing them to lean heavily on regressive and inadequate sources like consumption taxes and legal fees.
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That sounds great! (When I used the term “Layers” I meant to refer to it the way PhotoShop uses it, where one layer can be multiplied with the underlying ones, but compositor sounds much better.
Being able to have Technical together with Archtic or rendered would be a great start too.
I use Arctic that way now, but it doesn’t have options for outlining objects, so it only works well on box objects like here:
And as you showed being able to use the zbuffer to add fog or darkness (dark fog) would be great.
There are so many situations where non photo real images communicate better than photo realistic renderings, and it can be much easier/faster to achieve a decent result.
(OT: By the way, uploading a screen shot to DeepArt can also give some very cool NPR results. You should check it out for inspiration if you have not done so yet)
Here’s an example by using your tie fighter:


CHICAGO — The city’s second e-scooter pilot begins Wednesday.
The pilot will be much larger and more expansive than the one held in 2019, with about 10,000 scooters spread throughout Chicago. It’ll last four months.
Scooters will be rideable 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, though the vendors for this pilot — Bird, Lime and Spin — are allowed to leave them out overnight this time, according to the Mayor’s Office.
And while last year’s pilot saw the e-scooters confined to certain neighborhoods, they’ll now be distributed throughout the city and allowed everywhere but on the 606, the Lakefront Trail and Downtown.
Vendors will have to send half their scooters to “priority areas” on the South and West sides at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. to ensure they’re distributed equitably, according to the Department of Transportation.
Riders can only go up to 15 mph, are not allowed to ride on sidewalks and are encouraged to wear helmets, according to the Mayor’s Office.
Scooters will also need to have lock-technology, meaning riders will have to lock them to a bike rack or other object to end their trip.
And vendors will have to require new riders to take an in-app safety quiz and other education, will have to host educational events and will have to host helmet giveaways, the city said.
More information about this year’s pilot is available online.
The city’s first pilot for scooters in 2019 ended with “mixed results,” which is why officials opted for a second one.
Survey results and data from 2019’s scooter pilot showed more than 820,000 rides were taken during the four-month pilot.
But Chicagoans were divided over the scooters, with some saying they were a hazard or nuisance while other said they provided a more environmentally-friendly and convenient way of traveling small distances.
A map of scooter boundaries for this pilot:
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Fargo Flood: Earth Dikes
Right now, the cities of Fargo and Moorhead are under flood warning. The river is projected to reach 40.5 feet by Friday, more than a foot over the crest of 1997. The cities are consumed with building flood protection and nearly everyone is encouraged to help in the flood fight.
Last Friday, I photographed workers putting up the earth dike along 2nd avenue north in Fargo. Expect more photographs throughout the week.


The Embassy of Republic of Poland in India and VFS Global have opened the Visa Application Centres in New Delhi and Mumbai. The other cities in the pipeline are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Kolkata.
The centre in New Delhi was officially inaugurated Adam Burakowski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Afghanistan.
The Embassy of Republic of Poland in India and VFS Global signed a contract on 19 November 2019 for the latter to provide visa services for Poland in India. Prior to this, travellers had to visit the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi or the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai to apply for their visas.
The Republic of Poland has been witnessing a rapid increase in tourist and business arrivals from India over the years, with 2018 notching footfall of over 16,000 from the market. With the recently launched direct flights from New Delhi to Warsaw, these numbers are expected to increase exponentially.
“Poland is becoming more and more attractive for Indians, with its rich business opportunities, various touristic destinations and excellent universities. The number of visa applicants is growing fast. Also the opening of the direct flight between Warsaw and New Delhi is a major step. We look to the cooperation with VFS Global with high hopes. We would like to make the visa application process easier and more accessible for people,” Burakowski said.
Vinay Malhotra, Regional Group Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Americas, VFS Global said, “With the aim in mind to bring Polish visa services closer to home for Indian travellers, we are excited to have launched the centres in New Delhi and Mumbai today. Rich in history and culture, Poland is striking a chord with Indians, becoming increasingly popular among discerning travellers, and we are honoured to be offering visa services for the destination on behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi.”


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MDEC, UN to accelerate sustainability, climate action adoption
By Digital New Asia July 21, 2022
- MoU builds on existing cooperation between both organisations
- Aims to build capacity, increase sustainability adoption in the digital economy in 5 key areas
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB) to further raise awareness, build capacity and increase adoption of sustainability and climate action across the digital economy in Malaysia.
In a statement, MDEC said it will work with UNGCMYB to raise awareness, build capacity, and increase adoption across businesses in the digital economy in five key areas:
- Developing a climate action guide and toolkit for digital economy businesses, to help them take action and to assess their carbon footprint;
- Exploring ways to increase access to chargeable sustainability e-learning programmes for tech small and medium enterprises (SMEs); and promoting freely accessible e-learning resources, including through the Digital UNGC Academy;
- Encouraging digital economy businesses to adopt initiatives that address climate change, for example renewable energy or energy efficiency measures;
- Promoting sustainable practices among tech organisations to help them achieve sustainable performance; and
- Developing and collaborating on outreach and engagement events.
The UNGCMYB is the official local network of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which aims to mobilise a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders.
The MoU builds on existing cooperation between both organisations, namely the Malaysia Businesses Sustainability Pulse Report 2022 with MDEC as a partner, MDEC said.
Launched on July 14, the report aims to gain an understanding of the extent of readiness of Malaysian businesses in adopting, measuring, managing, and monitoring sustainability within their respective organisations.
Chief executive officer of MDEC, Mahadhir Aziz said the public-private approach towards championing sustainable actions is imperative and has been made a national development priority as outlined in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP), which is aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
“Sustainability is not a new buzzword but an important goal that goes hand in hand with the development of a thriving digital economy.”
“MDEC is fully committed to encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices in the digital economy ecosystem,” he added.
Executive director of UNGCMYB, Faroze Nadar said, “With this partnership with MDEC we aspire that the Malaysian digital economy ecosystem will be a key catalyst for sustainable nation building and as a global contributor to achieving the SDGs.”
Malaysia remains committed to climate action and is striving to become a carbon-neutral nation at the earliest by 2050, MDEC noted.
As outlined in 12MP, the government is aiming for a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity of GDP by 2030, compared to a 2005 baseline, and to achieve a 31% renewable energy mix by 2025, it added.
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Piers Morgan has defended fellow journalist Naga Munchetty after the BBC confirmed that her on-air criticism of Donald Trump back in July broke impartiality rules.
The BBC Breakfast host called out the US president after he posted a series of tweets in response to four Democratic congresswomen who publicly condemned his immigration policies.
Reacting to the verdict of the broadcaster’s Executive Complaints Unit (ECU), Morgan tweeted: ‘Since the BBC will gag my breakfast show rival @BBCNaga from saying anything about this, allow me: it’s bloody ridiculous.
The Good Morning Britain presenter continued: “Her words were powerful & necessary. Shameful censorship.”
In the aforementioned Twitter thread, Trump urged his political opponents Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley - all of whom are US citizens - to “go back to the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.”
Since the BBC will gag my breakfast show rival @BBCNaga from saying anything about this, allow me: it’s bloody ridiculous.
Her words were powerful & necessary. Shameful censorship.
BBC News - Naga Munchetty 'breached BBC rules' with Trump comments https://t.co/BAmf8b4HbK
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 25, 2019
After detailing his comments and interviewing one of his supporters, Munchetty went off-script to say: “Every time I have been told, as a woman of colour, to go back to where I came from, that was embedded in racism.
“Now I’m not accusing anyone of anything here, but you know what certain phrases mean.”
When her co-host Dan Walker her how she personally felt reading the tweets, the 44-year-old replied: “Furious. Absolutely furious.
“I can imagine lots of people in this country will be feeling absolutely furious that a man in that position feels it’s okay to skirt the lines with using language like that.”
Over the last few months, Munchetty has received praise for opening up about her own experiences with racism so openly. Nevertheless, the channel ultimately determined that her comments “went beyond what the guidelines allow for.”


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Spec ial Summer Of fer : Signature Kenya Tr ip
Meaningful Purposeful. Downright unforgettable.
Welcome to a truly unique kind of travel experience.
WE.ORG/TRIPS | TRIPS@METOWE.COM | 416.964.8942 ext. 8938
We didn’t start as a travel company—we started as a movement to change the world. For over 20 years, we’ve worked hand in hand with communities in Kenya, Ecuador and India, helping to empower them with the tools to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Along the way, we’ve met remarkable individuals who have welcomed us into their homes and lives, sharingwithus their stories. Today, we’re privileged to call them our friends and family, and because of that, they’re welcoming our travelers, too. Forget tour groups and buses—you will have the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges of daily community life, along with getting to know a country and its people through an extraordinary, unforgettable lens. We invite you to join us at our signature lodges in Kenya, Ecuador and India for a travel experience you won’t find anywhere else. Go beyond a safari to walk in the footsteps of families in rural Kenya, trek the Amazon jungle to meet the indigenous communities who call it home and discover India’s vibrant culture through the eyes of locals. With our over 20- year history of working with our charity partner, WE Charity, we’ve formed close bonds with local communities around the world, giving us the honor of offering our travelers an authentic, immersive travel experience. Our travelers connect with the people and places around them—joining families to collect water, participating in cultural traditions and even having the opportunity to contribute to a local project. This is a travel experience that stays with you. Meaningful. Purposeful. Downright unforgettable. What makes us unique? Our story.
Why we work in Kenya Kenya is a beautiful country with booming tourism and, in some places, great wealth. However, there are areas that also experience great poverty. • More than 75 percent of Kenya’s population live in rural areas. • Only 54 percent of those in rural areas have access to improved water sources. • The literacy rate in Kenya is 78 percent and the average for school attendance is six years. • Twenty-six percent of children aged five to 14 are engaged in child labor. • One out of five children suffer from malnutrition and 35 percent of children are affected by stunting.
POPULATION 47.7 million
CURRENCY Kenyan shilling (KSh)
TIME East Africa Time (GMT/UTC plus three hours)
LANGUAGE English, Swahili, other tribal languages
Our work in Kenya Working alongside Maasai and Kipsigis communities, we’re implementing WE Charity’s five-pillar sustainable development model, WE Villages, with projects including:
OPPORTUNITY 125+ women’s, men’s and youth groups have been established, and over 1,400 artisans supported by WE.
students who we have helped support from elementary school through to high school. WE is now building a WE College to help continue their academic careers.
mobile clinics held each year in the most remote communities.
Every traveler wishes to go on a safari and see the stunning Kenyan landscape, the wondrous wildlife and be a part of the story of Kenya. But with a ME to WE Trip, we’ll also take you beyond the safari and onto the beaten path—the one that’s not walked by tourists, but by the people who call this beautiful country home.
WATER 14 boreholes—half of which are solar —that are currently serving 15 communities, with four more boreholes planned for 2018.
demonstration gardens that have been implemented in schools, along with three community farms in Sikirar, Pimbiniet and Kipsongol.
Be part of a community project
Give back to the places you’re visiting—we can arrange for you to spend time contributing to a local project like building a school or water well
Meet local artisans
Join Maasai women under the shade of acacia trees to practice the traditional art of beading, learning how their work empowers them to earn a sustainable income.
Elephant Orphanage Visit the Sheldrick elephant orphanage where you’ll get the chance to experience these fascinating animals close up.
Walk in the footsteps of a Maasai warrior Head out on a leisurely hike to learn about medicinal herbs from a Maasai warrior, and have the chance to train in the art of Maasai weaponry.
Walk side-by-side with local women as they fetch water, feed their animals and cook for their families—learning what it takes for a community to thrive.
Discover all Kenya has to offer as you enjoy Bogani, a sprawling 40-acre camp designed with authentic African décor, located in the heart of the savanna. Accommodations: • Private cottages and luxury tents, and Mara-inspired spaces, including fireplaces, bedrooms and gathering spaces. • Beautiful property situated on the edge of the Maasai Mara national reserve. • Modern conveniences, including hot water, electricity and en suite bathrooms. Food: Our chefs, Wesley and Shake, invite you to join them on a culinary journey of Kenya, including rich and savory Kenyan favorites like ugali, polenta and barbeque, enjoyed on our al fresco dining platform. Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp
• Visit Mulot Market, an
• Walk side-by-side with local women to collect water from the Mara River.
• Visit Oleleshwa Farm to learn what is grown sustainably to supply nearby schools with lunches and Bogani with fresh ingredients for delicious meals.
• Arrive in Nairobi in the evening and check in to your hotel.
• A visit to the Kenya Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, home to orphaned baby elephants.
• Depart from Bogani.
• Take part in a
authentic Kenyan market.
• Settle into your luxury Safari camp for two
• Volunteer on a local community project.
• Join Maasai women and practice traditional beading, learning how it is helping them earn a sustainable income. • Visit the Duka, our on- site shop, which offers locally sourced gifts, Kenya-exclusive products and beaded accessories and homewares made by local Maasai women.
• Meet the ME to WE guide.
• Fly from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.
nights and get ready to see diverse and stunning landscapes. Check off the Big Five as you enjoy your safari game drives!
• Take part in a local community project.
• Visit Baraka Hospital, a project owned by our charity partner.
• Arrive at Bogani and be welcomed by our team.
• Finish School-Building and Beautification
• Maasai Story-Telling with Maasai Warriors
• A lesson in Swahili, the local language.
• See our various safari
• Say a final kwaherifarewell to the local community.
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• Settle in to Bogani.
• Visit Kisaruni, an all-girls high school opened by our charity partner in a nearby community.
• Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner.
*Please note that this is a sample trip itinerary and details are subject to change. We are happy to work with you to customize an adventure.
• Train in the art of Maasai weaponry.
As part of your ME to WE Trip you'll get to experience an amazing safari adventure. The safari option you choose will determine your overall trip price. Prices include accommodation, game drives, food, and conservation fees. Optional upgrades include; extended stay, private guides, hot air balloon safari, scenic flights, and exclusive vehicle use. Three options are listed below, other camps are available, please inquire to learn more.
Classic Package - Kichwa Tembo Safari Camp
Premium Package - Richard's River Camp
Luxe Package - Angama Mara
Located on the banks of the Njageteck River and surrounded by 70 acres of private land in the Olare Orok Conservancy, the camp allows for total privacy and exclusivity with only seven tents. The Ngoyanai springs provide permanent water, drawing in large numbers of animals to the area around camp.
Located where the Riverine forest meets the sweeping plains in the path of the awe-inspiring Great Migration, the camp provides an authentic dose of African wildlife, delivered with legendary Kenyan hospitality.
Located high above the floor of Africas Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara overlooks Kenyas Maasai Mara, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent. Two intimate camps of just 15 tented suites each ensure the best access to the Mara with unparalleled service.
Includes transfer from Bogani, laundry service, all drinks including selected house spirits. Excludes optional activities as well as champagne and premium spirits.
Includes alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, beers, house wines, and selected house spirits, laundry, childminding (6-10 p.m.). Excludes champagne, premium spirits and cellar wines.
Includes alcoholic beverages, guided bush walks and cultural visits, sundowners, laundry services and transfer from Bogani. Excludes champagne, premium spirits and cellar wines.
FROM $5,595 USD PP Based on double occupancy
FROM $7,295 USD PP Based on double occupancy
FROM $6,295 USD PP Based on double occupancy
Retreat to the Kilifi Coast
Inclusions • Accommodation at Toriana extension
Day 1 Depart for Kilifi from the Maasai Mara Fly froman airstrip near Bogani andmake your way to the beautiful Kenyan coast. Check-in to Toriana Graceful arches and authentic detailing welcome you home to Toriana after a short drive from the Vipingo Airstrip. Discover Swahili culture and history from the comfort of our coastal beach house. Situated on four waterfront acres near Kilifi, we encourage you to enjoy fresh meals served on the vast terraces, inspiring Swahili and Moroccan architecture, and the white sand and blue waters of Bofa Beach footsteps away. Sunset stroll Walk along the beach to take in the breeze and experience a sunset over the Indian Ocean. Beach-side welcome Warm yourself by our beachside firepit under the stars as you enjoy a complimentary drink. Day 2 Recharge or discovery day Continue to relax by the pool, explore the coastline and indulge in the serenity of Toriana. Or, if you are craving some more action, take a look at some of our optional activities and discover all that coastal Kenya has to offer, from scuba diving to golfing nearby. Relax and recharge As the local people say, Theres no rush while youre in paradise. Reward yourself after a week of volunteering and spend the afternoon unwinding on a breezy lanai terrace or exploring the beach. Day 3 Yoga beats Take some time to treat your body and mind with a private yoga class. Whether its early morning by the beach or on the rooftop patio at sun set, our instructor will lead you through a fun and casual session to invigorate your body! From beginner to advanced, all levels are welcome. Dhow boat excursion The best way to experience Kenyas beautiful coast is from the deck of a dhow boat. These traditional sailing vessels have been used for hundreds of years to transport goods up and down the coast, and on your excursion they will grant you access to a unique view of the coast and the beautiful wildlife that surrounds you. Farewell dinner Spend your last night of the trip watching the sun set over the ocean.
FROM $1,295 USD PP Based on double occupancy
Toriana Beach House (three nights) • Domestic airfare (Mara to the Coast & back to Nairobi) • All activities as identified in the itinerary • All meals Exclusions • Optional activities while at Toriana • Beverages at Toriana • Gratuities are not expected but appreciated, and are shared among all staff. We humbly suggest $10-15 per adult per day
If you’d like to extend/shorten your stay, please ask for more details.
Q: What is the weather like in Kenya? A: Because Kenya has a tropical climate, you can expect hot temperatures all year round. In August, temperatures tend to hover around 29°C (83°F) during the day and lowers to about 16°C (61°F) at night. Q: What should I wear while in the Maasai Mara? A: Dress will be casual for the majority of the time. There will be laundry service available during your trip, so there is no need to bring along more than the necessities. Kenyan nights can be cool (in the mid-50s/10°C), so bring a lightweight jacket and heavy wool sweater with you. We have found that 100 percent cotton clothes are the coolest and most comfortable. Q: What time zone is Kenya in? A: Kenya is on EAT (East African Time), and is seven or eight hours ahead of EST (Eastern Standard Time). Q: Can I bring a laptop, iPod, expensive camera, etc.? A: We suggest traveling as lightly as possible to minimize the risk of damage to or loss of your possessions. For essential items, Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp provides a small safe in every tent and cottage Q: Will I have access to phone and internet while in Kenya? A: Both phone and email communication are easily accessible in Nairobi. Cell phone service is intermittently available while you are staying at Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp. If you would like to have access to the internet while staying in the Maasai Mara, we suggest getting in touch with your network provider to purchase a data plan. Q: Are toiletries provided at Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp? A: Yes, shampoo, conditioner and soap will be provided. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there filtered water? A: We provide filtered water for our guests to drink. We bring jugs full of clean drinking water to our camps and then recycle them after each trip. We recommend bringing along a good water bottle that you can fill up as you head from our camp for your day trips to the community. Q: How are the food and water at Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp? A: Filtered water is always available. Food is prepared fresh daily by our chefs and adheres to the highest safety standards. We are able to accommodate all dietary requirements at Bogani, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and food allergies. Q: Will there be electricity while at Bogani, and what is the voltage? A: Power at Bogani is generally available throughout the day from the local grid. At times, we rely on backup generator which would run from 6:00p.m.– 11:00 p.m. only. During this time, you can charge your camera batteries and iPods. The voltage in Kenya is 240 V, and the electrical plugs are British- style with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade. Please make sure to bring a converter with you. We also provide a hair dryer (compatible with 240V) in each cottage and tent for your convenience. Q: Can I bring gifts for the kids? A: We ask that you do not, as we work in solidarity with our partner communities. Put simply, your gift is your presence. We ask that our travellers do not bring candy, toys or presents for community members, as we would like to promote fairness for all children. A portion of your trip cost goes to in- country communities to help support their basic needs.
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- Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crashed in Italy as their ferocious F1 title battle continues.
- Verstappen's car mounted Hamilton's with one of the Dutchman's wheels hitting the Brit's head.
- "I don't think I have ever been hit on the head by a car before," Hamilton said after the race.
The two drivers contesting for the sport's biggest prize came together for the second time this season and ultimately both were forced to retire early from the race at Monza.
As Hamilton left the pits during the 26th lap of the race, he came out alongside Verstappen and the pair headed into the first corner wheel-to-wheel.
The Dutchman tried to send his car up the inside of Hamilton's but as he did so, he hit the kerb which caused his car to jolt into the air and set it on a collision course with the Mercedes.
The Red Bull car rode up onto the top of the Mercedes, ripping pieces from both cars, before sliding across the top of Hamilton's cockpit, touching the Brit's head in the process.
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"I don't think I have ever been hit on the head by a car before and it is quite a shock for me," Hamilton said after the race, crediting the "halo" on his car with saving his life.
"Thank God for the halo. That ultimately saved me," he said, adding that he was "very, very fortunate."
"I have been racing for a long, long time and I am so so grateful I am still here and feel incredibly blessed that someone was watching over me today," he said as reported by the Guardian.
The halo, introduced in 2018, is a curved bar of titanium designed to protect the head of the driver in dangerous situations.
Former F1 driver, Romain Grosjean, initially criticized the safety measure but later said it saved his life after his horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
On Sunday, the impact pushed both cars off the track and into the gravel trap, beaching them. After the incident, the title rivals were forced to retire just before the halfway point of the race.
Verstappen was handed a three-place grid penalty, which will be served at the Russian Grand Prix on September 26, but tweeted that he felt he had been squeezed out of the corner.
—Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) September 12, 2021
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after the race, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff laid the blame at the feet of Verstappen and described it as a "tactical foul."
"It was clear to Max in there that it would end up in a crash. I think if we don't manage this in the right way, it's going to continue.
"How far can we go? Maybe next we have a high-speed crash and land on each other," he said.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner rebuked Wolff's claims and described it as a racing incident.
"I'm disappointed Toto would say it would be a professional foul.
"You can probably argue it from both sides, but if you're taking the middle ground with it, you'd call it a racing incident," he told Sky Sports F1.
With both drivers scoring zero points, Verstappen continues to lead the World Drivers Championship, five points ahead of Hamilton.

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In this essay, a reflection is made regarding the subject of financial education nowadays seen from a global to local perspective. Also, it identifies the variables that have been studied and that measure the level of financial education in different populations such as: teachers, students, administrative personnel and homes, among others, in different world contexts. Additionally, the financial knowledge that people must have for better and reasoned decision-making in daily life is debated. In the end, the route for a conceptual model is proposed in order to develop the study, set the hypothesis and derives the corresponding operationalization of the variables so as to obtain indicators and instruments that will be used in the development of the respective field work.
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MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) received a total of 60 body-worn camera units from the Public Safety Savings Loan Association Inc. (PSSLAI) and other equipment that will boost the operational capability of the police force.
PNP Chief Police General Guillermo Lorenzo T Eleazar said the donated BWCs will further boost the effort of the PNP leadership to strengthen transparency and accountability of police personnel amid doubts and speculations that hounded the organization in the past few years, especially in the campaign against illegal drugs.
The donated body-worn cameras, according to PGen Eleazar, will be distributed to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Anti-Cyber Crime Group (ACG), Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG), and PNP Integrity Monitoring Group (IMEG) to strengthen their investigative capability in all their operations and probe of cases.
Aside from the 60 body-worn cameras, the PPSLAI donated one unit of brand-new Toyota Innova, ten computers, 13 printers, 11 scanners, three shredders, and one photocopy machine to the organization.
PGen Eleazar expressed his gratitude to the PSSLAI Board of Trustees and management headed by PSSLAI Chairman and CEO Atty. Lucas M Managuelod for the donation.
“To the PSSLAI Board of Trustees down to their management and personnel, we profoundly express our sincerest gratitude for the kind gestures you provided, and may this social responsibility that you embrace to continue to motivate other people to do the same for the sustainability of our PNP’s programs and projects,” PGen Eleazar said.
It was in June of this year when the PNP launched a body-worn camera system with the distribution of a total of 2,696 BWCs to 171 city police stations and various offices nationwide.
PGen Eleazar, however, said that the PNP needs 30,000 more BWCs to cover all police stations and units of the police organization nationwide.
Amid the challenge of funding to procure more BWCs, PGen Eleazar took the initiative of soliciting BWCS that are compatible with the system that is currently used by the PNP.
“Kasabay nito ang ating matatag na paninindigan sa konsepto ng accountability kung saan mabilis ang ating aksyon sa iilan nating kasamahan na walang disiplina at umabuso sa kapangyarihan na lalo lamang nagkumbinsi sa ating mga kababayan na ang kamalian sa ating hanay ay hindi kinukunsinti at pinagtatakpan at sa halip ay agad na itnatama upang hindi na pamarisan,” PGen Eleazar said.
PGen Eleazar said the donation of the PSSLAI depicted the continuing assistance and generosity of other stakeholders who serve as the police’s partner in continuing its current programs, particularly its Intensified Cleanliness Policy (ICP).
“The continuous support of the PSSLAI to the PNP is clear proof that they have been with us in achieving our goal of not only improving our operational capability but also to improve our services to the Filipino people because this what police service is all about—to win the trust and respect of our kababayan,” he said.
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Pope Francis arrives in Krakow, Poland, on Wednesday, to preside over the 13th edition of World Youth Day, the biggest and most raucous celebration of the Catholic faith on the planet, for a trip that's destined to be a mix of the political and the pastoral.
Feeling politically homeless in 2016? Consider Krakow, Poland, where pilgrims from across the globe taking part in World Youth Day are a reminder that forming our consciences and acting as faithful citizens can begin at the bottom -- in our local community.
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There are moments that capture the spirit of World Youth Day, when pumped-up young Catholics feel the joy of being surrounded by so many others who share their faith. And then there are the surreal moments, like when a bunch of English-speakers went in search of Mass ….
Prayer is the primary “work tool in our hands” Pope Francis said in his Angelus yesterday. The message was directed both at pilgrims coming to Poland for World Youth Day and at those who cannot make it.
Live from Krakow, Poland, John Allen and Ines San Martin of Crux debut “The Crux of the Matter” radio show on the “Catholic Channel”, Sirius XM 129. Today they’re talking to George Weigel, papal biographer and World Youth Day expert, along with volunteers, behind-the-scenes gurus, and pilgrims.
He may be a lion in winter today, but under St. Pope John Paul II no one had a more vital role than Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwiswz, who next week will be hosting an estimated 1.5 to 1.8 million young people in the city of Krakow for World Youth Day.READ MORE
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