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How do you keep slugs off strawberries organically? Place rinds of oranges, lemons, or limes around the base of your strawberry plants. Slugs are attracted to citrus, and you'll be able to gather up the slugs each morning to dispose of them. Lay a barrier of diatomaceous earth (DE) 1-inch wide and 3 inches away from the plant, around the base of plants.
How do I get rid of slugs on my strawberry plants?
Early in the season, some growers place plastic mulches around their strawberries to deter slug activities by heating the soil using the sun. At night, go out into the garden and pick slugs off the strawberries by hand, dropping them into a bucket of soapy water as you go along.
Do coffee grounds keep slugs away from strawberries?
Diluting brewed coffee with an equal part water is plenty to do the job. Coffee grounds have been recommended in the past as an organic method to keep slugs and snails out of your flower and vegetable beds. Grounds will repel slugs, but the USDA research team confirms that a caffeine solution is more effective.
How do I stop ants and slugs eating my strawberries?
Take care of the slugs and rots, and the ants will be frustrated. Place straw under the fruits to prevent contact with wet ground, and apply organic Advanced Slug Killer pellets (from organiccatalog.com) or water in Nemaslug nematodes, from greengardener.co.uk.
Do crushed eggshells stop slugs?
Slugs can't fly but they know how to find shortcuts. Egg shells: The sharp edges of eggshells help as a deterrent, but only when they are clean and dry. When peeling an egg, try to remove the inner membrane and rinse if needed. Be aware that rain quickly makes the eggshells lose their effectiveness.
Related guide for How Do You Keep Slugs Off Strawberries Organically?
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How do I get rid of slugs and snails in my garden?
What deters slugs and snails?
How to stop slugs and snails: what works?
Does garlic spray repel slugs?
Fortunately, nature has a simple solution. Allicin is a defence compound created by garlic bulbs which both repels and kills slugs and snails. Leave to stand for 10 minutes for the chemical reaction that creates allicin to complete, then strain off the solids and pour the liquid into a spray bottle.
How do eggshells stop slugs?
How do I protect my garden from slugs?
How do I control slugs in my vegetable garden organically?
Suitable materials include crushed eggshells, lime, wood ash, wood shavings and sawdust. The best barrier of all is adhesive copper tape, as it works wet or dry. Homemade traps such as inverted grapefruit halves, pots or wooden boards can be placed close to where the slugs and snails are harbouring.
What can I use instead of beer for slugs?
Yeast mixed with water can be used as an alternative to beer. Finally, replace the lid to keep out rain. Slugs will crawl in and drown (happily we assume).
Does Mint deter slugs?
Strangely enough, some plants actually repel slugs, so try planting the greenery they hate next to the stuff they love, thus deterring them from the whole area. Plants slugs dislike include: The Allium family - such as the Allium giganteum. Strong smelling mint.
Does potting grit deter slugs?
The study showed copper tape, sharp grit, pine bark, wool pellets or egg shells did not ward off slugs and snails. However, a layer of wool pellets or pine bark had benefits as a fertiliser and mulch, yielding a bigger crop. And planting lettuces in pots rather than on the ground reduced slug damage, but also yield.

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The pilot project was especially launched by the European Commission to treat tortured people as a particularly vulnerable group.
In most European countries, torture survivors are part of everyday life, yet they are mostly invisible to society. Due to their different traumatic experiences, many torture survivors live in isolation, are emotionally stressed and unstable. The process of their recovery is long and difficult.
The aim of the project was to develop a holistic, client-centered, culture- and gender-sensitive, community-based program that enables survivors to process their traumatic experiences, leave their role as victims and become a full member of society. Moreover to treat torture survivors, exchange views on the methodology and establish good practices for the treatment.
Main target group are torture survivors and traumatized people who are socially isolated. Supporting them in coping with their lives and integrating into society could prove to be the most sustainable way to adequately meet the needs of torture survivors. This support system is based on the existing resources of the torture victims participating in the project.
The project was carried out by OMEGA as coordinator and four international centers from Germany, Romania, Croatia, and Slovenia as project partner; each project partner had specific experience with relevant topics, such as trauma, intervention, PTSD, cross-cultural treatment, psychosocial intervention and more.
This two-year project not only dealed with tortured people, it also raised public awareness that torture still happens and that it is a cruel and detestable means of oppression in many countries.

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Taiwan Literature: Special Issue on Animal Writing in Taiwan Literature
- About the Book
The works selected for translation here were recommended primarily by guest editor, Professor Chang. She has chosen works that highlight the local characteristics of animal literature in Taiwan as distinct from international animal literature. These works refer to the geographical environment and to memory of the unique cultural history of Taiwan. The two stories by Wu Ming-yi, “Koxing” and “The Compass of the Soul,” are excellent examples of this. Lee Chiao’s “A Sacrifice to the Asuras” was originally intended for the special issue on the author (No. 36, July 2015), but it turned out to be very appropriate for this issue on animal writing in Taiwan as it ponders animal life from a philosophical perspective.
- About the Author(s)
Kuo-ch'ing Tu, EditorKuo-ch'ing Tu, born in Taichung, Taiwan. His research interests include Chinese literature, Chinese poetics and literary theories, comparative literature East and West, and world literatures of Chinese (Shi-Hua wenxue). He is the author of numerous books of poetry in Chinese, as well as translator of English, Japanese, and French works into Chinese.
Terence Russell, EditorTerence Russell is an associate professor in the Asian Studies Center at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His early research dealt with classical Chinese literature and religion but for the past few years his interest has turned to contemporary literature in Chinese, especially the literature of Taiwan's indigenous people. Dr. Russell has a strong interest in translation and translation theory.

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Enchanting cliffs where they for years go to enjoy hot summer day.
Deep water soloing provides you everything that can make you cool and amused: climbing, swimming, jumping, sunbathing, entertainment, refreshment.
Climbing is done on vertical and overhanging cliffs above the sea surface.
Each climbing begins and ends in the sea.
Just try climbing as high as you can and don't be afraid of falling down, 'cause the water underneath you is deep and crystal clear.

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The Fiction Of Addiction
What is addiction and what it is not! (Spoiler alert, addiction has nothing to do with morality.)
Join Dr. Bob and Brad as they discuss the difference between clinically based therapy practiced in most alcohol and drug rehab centers, and community based healing.
Also on tap, how to determine if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, and what measures you may take to move toward freedom from dependency.

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Bills: H.3204 and S.278
Dates Introduced: December 18, 2014 and January 13, 2015 (concurrently introduced)
H.3204 Proposed by: Bernstein, J.E. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, M.S. McLeod and Jefferson
S.278 Proposed by: Hutto, Johnson, Lourie and Scott
Impact: South Carolina has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer deaths in the country. The HPV vaccine could help with the prevention of this fatal disease, and yet half of South Carolina girls and 8 out of 10 South Carolina boys ages 13-17 have not been vaccinated. We can change this.
If passed, the Cervical Cancer Prevention Act (bills H.3204 and S.278) will allow the Department of Health and Environmental Control to offer the cervical cancer vaccination series to seventh grade students enrolled at any public or private school in the state. The act will also raise awareness of the HPV vaccine, help parents and guardians make informed decisions, and increase accessibility to vaccination.
Where the Bill Stands: H.3024 passed and was signed by Governor Haley on April 21st, 2016.
Download our fact sheet here.
Similar Legislation: H.3236 (2013–2014), H.4497 (2011–2012), H.3136 (2007–2008)

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Merida Brave costume includes:
This is a licensed Merida costume. This is from the Pixar movie Brave. This is a three-piece costume with a dress, pettiskirt and belt. The dress is very ornate with the front of the bodice and front of the skirt adorned with glittery brocade/Celtic knot designs. An image of Merida is in the centre of the golden-trimmed neckline, which also opens up in the back with Velcro. The sides of the bodice and the princess sleeves are shiny metallic and the long sleeves are form-fitting. The hem of the dress has gold fabric trim and also has glittery designs painted on the front. Under the dress is an attached slip. The pettiskirt is made of a thick, yet puffy fabric and has an elastic waist. The belt has sparkly designs and fastens around the waist with Velcro. This costume is perfect for Halloween, or your little girls Disney princess party.

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While many major studios have collapsed their marketing and distribution ops to focus jointly on theatrical and streaming releases, what is simply going on here is that Lionsgate is getting a new home entertainment distribution partner. Lionsgate use to distribute their DVDs, etc through 20th Century Fox. Following Fox’s acquisition by Disney, that deal will lapse in July, and the new one with Sony will commence.
Similar to their deal with Fox, Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams while leveraging Sony’s supply chain and distribution services. The agreement was jointly announced by Jason Spivak, EVP, Distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and Ron Schwartz, President, Worldwide Distribution, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
“We’re excited to embark on this new relationship with Lionsgate in physical home entertainment,” said Spivak. “By working together, we can identify and leverage efficiencies in the supply chain that will benefit not only our respective studios, but also retailers, and ultimately, the millions of consumers who enjoy Sony Pictures and Lionsgate feature films and TV programs in the 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD formats.”
“We’re pleased to be working with Sony Pictures, a respected world-class distributor who shares our philosophical commitment to the customer,” said Schwartz. “This collaboration makes both our businesses even stronger, and our new agreement enhances our ability to serve the retail community and consumers with innovation, adaptability and strong content slates in the years to come.”
As was touted earlier this week, Paramount+ will include popular Lionsgate movies like The Hunger Games in their library when it launches on March 4.
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Posts for tag: dental implants
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now.
Some of the advancements have to do with improvements in implant design and manufacturing. Implant sizes and shapes were once quite limited, but today they come in a variety of forms to better match the types of teeth they replace.
But there has also been important progress in complementary technologies that help us realize better outcomes. Many of these other advances have had a positive impact on the planning and surgical stages of implant installation.
CT/CBCT scanning. For the best outcome, it's critical to install an implant at the most appropriate location on the jaw. This can be difficult to determine, however, because of the location of oral and facial structures like nerves or sinuses that might interfere with implant placement. But using a type of computer tomography (CT) scanning called cone beam CT, we can produce a 3-D computer graphic image that helps us navigate possible obstructions as we pinpoint the ideal location for an implant.
Digital smile displays. We're now able to produce digital models of the mouth, which can assist with more than implant placement—we can also use them to visualize what a new smile with implants will look like before we install them. This is especially helpful in situations where only a few teeth need to be replaced: We want to ensure that the new implant crowns blend seamlessly with the remaining teeth for the most natural appearance.
Custom-made surgical guides. We've been using surgical guides to mark the exact drilling locations during implant surgery for many years. But 3-D printing technology can now help us produce surgical guides that are even more useful and precise. Using a 3-D printer, we can produce oral devices based on the patient's individual dental dimensions captured through digital scanning. That produces a better fit for the guide on the teeth and more accurate implant placement.
Together, these and other technological advances are helping us achieve even more successful results. Not only can they help us produce implant outcomes that can last for years or even decades, but also the most beautiful smiles possible.
If you would like more information on dental implant restorations, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “How Technology Aids Dental Implant Therapy.”
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with other bodily processes, including wound healing—which could affect dental care, and dental implants in particular.
Diabetes affects how the body regulates glucose, a basic sugar derived from food digestion that's the primary source of energy for cell development and function. Our bodies, though, must maintain glucose levels within a certain range — too high or too low could have adverse effects on our health. The body does this with the help of a hormone called insulin that's produced as needed by the pancreas to constantly regulate blood glucose levels.
There are two types of diabetes that interfere with the function of insulin in different ways. With Type I diabetes the pancreas stops producing insulin, forcing the patient to obtain the hormone externally through daily injections or medication. With Type II diabetes, the most common form among diabetics, the body doesn't produce enough insulin or doesn't respond adequately to the insulin that's present.
As mentioned, one of the consequences of diabetes is slow wound healing. This can have a profound effect on the body in general, but it can also potentially cause problems with dental implants. That's because implants once placed need time to integrate with the bone to achieve a strong hold. Slow wound healing caused by diabetes can slow this integration process between implant and bone, which can affect the entire implantation process.
The potential for those kinds of problems is greater if a patient's diabetes isn't under control. Patients who are effectively managing their diabetes with proper diet, exercise and medication have less trouble with wound healing, and so less chance of healing problems with implants.
All in all, though, it appears diabetics as a group have as much success with implants as the general population (above 95 percent). But it can be a smoother process if you're doing everything you can to keep your diabetes under control.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a member of a bachelor trip to Las Vegas in the 2009 movie The Hangover. In it, Stu and his friends wake up from a wild night on the Strip to find some things missing: the groom-to-be, their memories and, for Stu, a front tooth.
In reality, the missing tooth gag wasn't a Hollywood makeup or CGI (computer-generated imagery) trick—it was Ed Helm's actual missing tooth. According to Helms, the front tooth in question never developed and he had obtained a dental implant to replace it. He had the implant crown removed for the Hangover movie and then replaced after filming.
Helms' dental situation isn't that unusual. Although most of the 170 million-plus teeth missing from Americans' mouths are due to disease or trauma, a few happened because the teeth never formed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are in the back of the mouth, a few, as in Helms' case, involve front teeth in the “smile zone,” which can profoundly affect appearance.
Fortunately, people missing undeveloped teeth have several good options to restore their smiles and dental function. The kind of tooth missing could help determine which option to use. For example, a bridge supported by the teeth on either side of the gap might work well if the teeth on either side are in need of crowns.
If the missing tooth happens to be one or both of the lateral incisors (on either side of the centermost teeth), it could be possible to move the canine teeth (the pointy ones, also called eye teeth) to fill the gap. This technique, known as canine substitution, may also require further modification—either by softening the canines' pointed tips, crowning them or applying veneers—to help the repositioned teeth look more natural.
The optimal solution, though, is to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant which then has a lifelike crown attached to it, as Ed Helms did to get his winning smile. Implant-supported replacement teeth are closest to natural teeth in terms of both appearance and function. Implants, though, shouldn't be placed until the jaw has fully developed, usually in early adulthood. A younger person may need a temporary restoration like a bonded bridge or a partial denture until they're ready for an implant.
Whatever the method, there's an effective way to restore missing teeth. Seeing us for an initial exam is the first step toward your own winning smile.
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today rely on dentures to regain their lost dental function and smile.
But although effective, dentures have their weaknesses. The most serious: they can't prevent jawbone deterioration, a common problem associated with tooth loss.
Bone health depends on chewing forces applied to the teeth to stimulate replacement growth for older bone cells. When teeth are gone, so is this stimulation. Dentures can't replicate the stimulus and may even accelerate bone loss because they can irritate the bone under the gums as they rest upon them for support.
But there's a recent advance in denture technology that may help slow or even stop potential bone loss. The advance incorporates implants with dentures to create two hybrid alternatives that may be more secure and healthier for the supporting bone.
The first is known as an overdenture, a removable appliance similar to a traditional denture. But instead of deriving its support from the gums alone, the overdenture attaches to three to four implants (or only two, if on the lower jaw) that have been permanently set into the jawbone. This not only increases stability, but the implants made of bone-friendly titanium attract and foster increased bone growth around them. This can help slow or even stop the cycle of bone loss with missing teeth.
The second type is a fixed denture. In this version, four to six implants are implanted around the jaw arch. The denture is then secured in place to these implants with screws. It's a little more secure than the overdenture, but it's also more expensive and requires good quality bone at the implant sites.
If you've already experienced significant bone loss you may first need bone grafting to build up the implant sites for these options, or choose traditional dentures instead. But if you're a good candidate for an implant-supported denture, you may find it provides better support and less risk of continuing bone loss than traditional dentures.
If you would like more information on implant-supported dental restorations, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Overdentures & Fixed Dentures.”
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same day with a new tooth that looks and functions like the old one.
But the dramatic marketing aside, there is a bit more to the story. Same day tooth replacement isn't appropriate in every situation. And even when it is, there are risks for failure.
We can minimize those risks, however, by focusing on certain goals during the three distinct phases in the process: removing the natural tooth; placing the metal implant into the jawbone; and affixing the visible, crown.
It's crucial during tooth extraction that we avoid damaging the socket bone that will ultimately support the implant's titanium post. If the socket walls break down it could set up future gum recession or cause us to abort the implant procedure altogether that day.
When placing the implant, we want to focus on achieving a strong hold. Due to its special affinity with titanium, bone cells gradually grow and adhere to the post to firmly anchor the implant in time. But since we're immediately loading a crown rather than allowing the bone to fully integrate first, we need to ensure the implant has a secure hold from the get-go. We can only achieve this with precise placement based on careful examination and planning, as well as adequate bone.
Even so, the implant still needs to integrate with the bone for a lasting hold, and that takes time. Even with normal biting forces the implant risks damage during this integration period. That's why we place a temporary crown a little shorter than the surrounding teeth. Those adjacent teeth will take the brunt of the biting force and not the implant.
Once the bone has fully integrated, we'll replace the temporary crown with a permanent one the proper height proportional to the other teeth. Even with the temporary crown, though, you'll still have a life-like tooth the day we removed the older one.
The key to success is planning — first determining if you meet the criteria for a same-day implant and then mapping out and carefully executing each succeeding step. Doing this will ensure your same-day implant is a success from day one.
If you would like more information on same-day tooth replacement, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Same-Day Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants.”


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Have you always wanted to design an outdoor dining room but didn’t know where to start or how much it would cost? Today we are going to break down everything you need to create the dining room of your dreams, within your perfect budget. From intimate dining for your immediate family only to huge extension tables that are perfect for entertaining, we are going to explore it all levels of outdoor dining rooms.
Beautiful Bistro for Two − $240
Oakland living proves that even the smallest decks and balconies can be turned into an outdoor dining room for two. This cast iron bistro set may be small on size, but not on style. The central hole in the middle of the table allows you to add a patio umbrella if you want a little bit more shade. The curved bottoms of these chairs makes them nice and comfortable while the ornate style lines dresses them up.
Fine Dining for Four − $639
This clean, contemporary dining set for four is the perfect outdoor dining set for nightly family gatherings. This table and chair set comes in five beautiful color options, including black, brown, white, dark gray, and teak brown. With so many colors available, it will be easy to choose one that accentuates your home’s style and color scheme.
Style for Six − $1660
When it comes to outdoor furniture, teak is a classic design choice. This durable wood reflects your natural surroundings and looks great while doing it. Plush tie-on seat cushions add a pop of color and tons of comfort to these chairs. When you aren’t using these chairs, simply fold them up and store them away. This is great for seasonal locations that have harsh winter conditions.
Enjoyment for Eight − $2637
Entertain your family and friends around this beautiful outdoor dining table. Eight people can comfortably gather around this inviting outdoor dining table. The hole in the center of the table gives you the option of adding a colorful patio umbrella during the hot summer months.
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Always consult a physician before using essential oils especially if pregnant or
taking prescription medications.
A brief history of eucalyptus oil...
Aborigines used eucalyptus leaves and oil to treat sinus congestion, body pains,
colds and fever in their traditional bush medicine. In 1788 surgeons, Dennis Considen
and John White distilled eucalyptus oil to treat the ailments of convicts and marines.
The first works on the antiseptic and bacterial properties of the oil were published
in Germany by Drs. Colez (1870), Faust and Homeyer (1874). They classified it as
being sudorfic, a stimulant, anticatarrhal and astringent. It was prescribed for
all respiratory system conditions such as bronchitis, flu, asthma and coughs.

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The Russian Senator, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security Frants Klintsevich said that the deaths in Syria, Lieutenant-General Valery Esipova was the result of betrayal.
“There is accurate information that it was a betrayal. Traitors are looking for, they will be found soon,” said the Senator in an interview with RIA Novosti.
On Sunday the Russian defense Ministry reported that Usupov, who headed the group of Russian military advisers in Syria, was killed in a mortar attack on terrorists near the city of Deir ez-Zor.
Later, the Deputy foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov blamed for the death of a Russian officer in the United States.
According to him, the death Asapuwa was the price to pay Russia for the duplicity of the United States in the settlement of the crisis in the region. Thus, apparently, the diplomat hinted at the Alliance of Americans with a number of groups in Syria.
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Gone are the days where verifying your identity meant photocopying your ID or showing your face in person alongside your driver’s license. Identity verification is easier thanks to camera-enabled smartphones.
When opening a BBVA Compass account on a mobile device, some new customers will now be given the option to verify their identity by providing an image of their driver’s license, passport or state-issued ID and then taking a selfie. The feature allows customers to quickly and easily open an account online, even if they live in a location without a branch nearby.
Carriles: [Technology] benefits...customers who can take advantage of our award-winning mobile banking, even if they don’t live in an area with a branch.
“Technology has changed the way we do many things, and most of the time, for the better, and this is one example of that,” said BBVA Compass Head of Online and Mobile Banking Alex Carriles. “It benefits the bank by giving us the ability to open accounts beyond our physical footprint, and customers who can take advantage of our award-winning mobile banking, even if they don’t live in an area with a branch.”
To highlight the various features of the bank’s mobile app, BBVA Compass recently launched a series of new commercials airing locally and on social media. Actress Sarah Pribis, host of mobile app HQ Trivia, is the spokesperson for the commercials, which use words that include ‘app’ to describe its multifaceted capabilities.
“Technology has made so many things in life easier,” Carriles said. “It’s our responsibility to use technology to the same end for the benefit of customers. Ease, convenience and banking are all words that belong in the same sentence. ”
For more on the BBVA Compass Mobile Banking App, click here.

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Introduction to Tropical Fish Stock Assessment, Part Two by Per Sparre Download PDF EPUB FB2
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Children as young as seven-years old were among 1,316 cases of online grooming recorded over a six month period last year, the NSPCC has said.
In nearly two-thirds of cases, Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram were used by groomers to communicate with children, with girls aged 12-15 most likely to be targeted.
The NSPCC is calling on social networks to create algorithms to automatically highlight the language typically used in grooming conversations to send an alert to children, and to alert moderators to suspected groomers.
Similar algorithms are already used by Facebook and others to highlight child abuse images and extremist propaganda uploaded to platforms, it said.
The youngest recorded victims were seven years old, in the six months after the introduction of a new child grooming law in April 2017.
The offence of Sexual Communication with a Child made it legal for the police to intervene prior to a predator attempting to meet their victim in person. Previously, they could only act once the meeting had been instigated.
Within six months of the law’s introduction, 1,316 instances were recorded. The Greater Manchester area recorded the highest number of offences (119 crimes during the period), and of the 518 suspects whose gender was known, 96.1 per cent were male.
“Despite the staggering number of grooming offences in just six months, government and social networks are not properly working together and using all the tools available to stop this crime from happening,” said Tony Stower, NSPCC Head of Child Safety Online.
“The government’s Internet Safety Strategy must require social networks to build in technology to keep their young users safe, rather than relying on police to step in once harm has already been done.
“If the government makes a code for social networks that is entirely optional and includes no requirement for platforms to tackle grooming, this is a massive missed opportunity and children will continue to be put at risk.”
Simon Milner, Facebook’s EMEA policy director, said the social network had worked by safety organisations including Childnet and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) for years to educate young people on what to do if they are contacted inappropriately online.
“They should report contact like this to us, the police, and other people they trust. For several years we have also deployed technology to help us identify this kind of behaviour even if it’s not reported to us – and this enables us to alert the police if we see specific children at risk of harm,” he said.
“We work with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) and other agencies to bring individuals committing these crimes to justice.”
The National Crime Agency (NSA) recently warned how paedophiles and sex offenders are increasingly using live streaming apps and services to contact and abuse children.
Offenders are taking advantage of the immediacy of being able to speak to children directly through the platforms in real-time comments, offering them online gifts or threatening them into performing acts over webcam.
Just under 200 people (192) were arrested in a single week on suspicion of child sexual abuse, 19 of whom were in a position of trust, the agency confirmed in December. Consequently, 245 children were prevented from being harmed.

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“International Joyce” Metro Exhibition
WHAT: “My mouth is full of decayed teeth and my soul of decayed ambitions,” James Joyce once wrote. For a journey into those decayed ambitions visit the exhibition on the great writer’s life, supported by the Athens 2018 World Book Capital. The official opening ceremony takes place tomorrow and will include a discussion on the life and works of James Joyce. For an even deeper look into one of the world’s most acclaimed writers don’t miss the “Ulysses Marathon”, with live Irish music and readings in Greek and English from his most iconic work.
WHEN: November 8-30
WHERE: Kerameikos Metro Station
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Candy Crowley does her viewers a disservice here by allowing Jim DeMint to pretend that there's an ounce of difference between his and Sharron Angle's views on what they would like to do with the Department of Education. They both want to dismantle it. You'd think Crowley could have done a little bit of homework before she had DeMint on the air because if she had she'd have known he said this during an interview with David Brody on CBN:
Senator Jim DeMint: "I don't want to run for President. I think it's going to be an Abraham Lincoln type of Presidency the type of sacrifice. The next President is going to have to tell Americans the hard truth that the federal government has got to do less rather than more. That President has got to figure out how to dismantle the Department of Education and move the power back to the states, to dismantle the Department of Transportation and get them out of building local roads and bridges and focus on a national infrastructure; to look at the Commerce Department and the waste and the duplication there and begin to (inaudible) back to the private sector. We can't keep the same infrastructure in Washington and avoid bankruptcy as a nation. The next President is going to have to reform our entitlements. It's not popular. We’re going to have to fix our tax code so there's going to be pain and sacrifice. I'm looking for a President like Ronald Reagan who has some of Winston Churchill's characteristics."
Compare and contrast to his weasel words during this interview with Candy Crowley. What's the matter Jim? You don't want to be quite as blunt about how you really feel with the CNN audience? I don't know why it would matter. It's not like the Democrats are ever even going to try to field a decent candidate to run against him.
CROWLEY: When you -- some of these candidates that have been embraced by the tea party and by you individually, have had some ideas that people do consider to be out of the mainstream, the argument is, that's great, inside the Republican Party, big civil war going on, the tea party has had some great victories, but once we get to the election...
DEMINT: What ideas are you talking about?
CROWLEY: Well, OK, and I wanted to ask you about it. So, for instance, Sharron Angle wants to get rid of the Department of Education, is that a good idea?
DEMINT: Well, I think -- I agree that we need to devolve a lot of power out of Washington, and I would have to ask her what her position is on that.
CROWLEY: Well, getting rid of it completely, is that a good idea? Just, no more Department of Education?
DEMINT: Well, I can see a role of looking at best practices around the state. But the fact is pretty clear, Candy, since the federal government increased its involvement in the '60s, the quality of our education relative to the rest of the world has declined. And we spend more per student than any other country in the world.
So I've introduced a bill to devolve a lot of power from the federal government back to the states.
CROWLEY: But that's not the same as abolishing the Education Department, which, as you know, is quite symbolic. And a lot of money comes from the federal government...
DEMINT: Well, she's very bold to say it. The fact is, education would probably work a lot better without the Department of Education.
CROWLEY: So you would support...
DEMINT: I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation. And I've introduced a lot of legislation for that too. And you can do it in a common-sense, reasonable way that doesn't disrupt any of the activities that we support.


In Bulgaria, folklore and dancing are integral parts of life. From generation to generation, through dance we express our cultural genius, and celebrate our heritage with love and respect. Folk dancing represents the essence of Bulgarian history, culture, and life.
Dani Makedonska, Master Choreographer of Bulgarian Dance, formed Folk Ensemble in 2013 in the Bulgarian community in Seattle
- It started as Hopa Trop Children’s Folk Dance ensemble – a program consisting of weekly classes of singing, dancing, and educating children ages 5 to 14. The goal of this program is to educate children about Bulgarian culture: language, geography, customs, musical instruments, songs, dances, folklore, and games. Along with having fun with their peers and teacher, children will also develop the ability to work and perform together both in the studio and on stage.
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Dora Saves the Snow Princess sneak peeks
Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and paramount Home Entertainment have already released the Dora Saves the Snow Princess DVD at retail, sure sure. But that hasn’t stopped fans from getting excited that the movie will still air on TV! In fact, to help build the hype, Nick Jr. Video is offering a two minute sneak peek and song clips from the special, and themed episodes of Dora, all this week. Check’em out and let us know what you think!


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In 2008, Marvel Studios took one of the biggest gambles in film history. With the release of Iron Man they began to create the Marvel Cinematic Universe - a series of films which share the same world and characters. The gamble paid off massively as the MCU is now the highest grossing film series of all time, and it continues to go from strength the strength. With Phase Three upon us, I thought it would be nice to go back and have a look at some magic moments from Phase One... So without further ado, let's crack on!
I Am Iron Man!
There is a saying that you should always start strongly, with Iron Man, Marvel Studios most certainly did. Iron Man was a huge success, reinvigorating both Robert Downey Jr's career and superhero films as a genre. At the end of the film, the world is well aware of Iron Man and a press conference takes place at Stark Industries. In this press conference, Stark is given a carefully prepared speech explaining that while Iron Man was fighting the Iron Monger he was out on his yacht. He starts to give his statement and is then asked about the superhero Iron Man. He totally disregards his prepared statement and reveals to the world that he is Iron Man. From that moment on, the viewers know that the Marvel Universe has changed forever!
Thor Doesn't Understand
One thing that the MCU has shown in all its films is a sense of humour. Iron Man was full of wit and wisecracks from its main character and there are plenty of other examples. Thor's struggles after being banished to Midgard prove this. Not only does he continue to speak in his grandiose Asgardian fashion, but he also does not quite understand human interaction. His visit to a cafe culminates on him throwing his mug on the floor demanding another drink, much to the horror of his companions. Then later on, when he visits a pet shop he bellows to the owner that he needs a horse. After being told they only sell rabbits, birds and hamsters, this is his response...
Cap Says Goodbye to Peggy
Captain America: The First Avenger features one of the strongest female characters in the MCU, Peggy Carter. Peggy does not have any superpowers but she is vitally important to the film. During the final act, Cap is flying a plane armed with weapons of mass destruction that is on a collision course with America. Seeing no other way to stop it, he resolves to sacrifice himself by putting the plane into the ocean. Peggy begs Cap not to do it. She is not ready to lose the man she loves, but he is adamant that there isn't enough time. This exchange is played beautifully by both Hayley Atwell and Chris Evans and the pain of losing the man she loves is clear to see on Peggy's face. This exchange shows that while the MCU is a big, bold world full of superheroes, it also has a heart.
Finally, after a whole film of bickering, we have the moment we clamoured for when the MCU was first announced. The Avengers were a team at last! Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Thor, Black Widow and the Hulk finally joined forces in one glorious shot. The culmination of 4 years of movies had come at last. The team now functioned perfectly and, led by Captain America, the team thwarted the Chitauri invasion. Now it was plain to see throughout all the world that the Avengers were here at last!
...Need I say any more?
These are just some of the magical moments from Phase One of the MCU, let me know in the comments if you have any more to add! Stay tuned for magic moments from Phase Two!

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Non-profit Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (MRI) has officially been launched, creating a new vision for drug development with a clear focus on the millions of people that die annually from contracting malaria, tuberculosis and diarrheal diseases.
A new blood test for pregnant women detects with 75-80% accuracy whether their pregnancies will end in premature birth. The technique can also be used to estimate a fetus’ gestational age — or the mother’s due date — as reliably as and less expensively than ultrasound.
A research team has identified the essential role of a structural protein in the silencing of the inactive X chromosome, a process that prevents both copies of the same gene from being expressed in female mammals, which carry two copies of the X chromosome.
Researchers have discovered that tumour cells reprogram metabolic pathways to gain control over a type of immune cell that allows cancer growth.
Scientists now have easy access to the full power of CRISPR, without any learning curve, thanks to Synthego’s Engineered Cells Portfolio.
Researchers have synthesized the first artificial human prion, a dramatic development in efforts to combat a devastating form of brain disease that has so far eluded treatment and a cure.
The study of viral ecology is taking major leaps forward with the use of long-read sequencing and viral metagenomics. On this webinar we discuss how MinION technology is bringing scientists closer to high-throughput single-virus genomics from environmental samples.
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2014 : ALL PICS MUST DIE
Includes black and white drawings inspired by Death In June.
Project initiated by Riton La Mort as a graphic tribute to Death In June. 17 young artists from all around the world invited to represent what the band inspire them. Layout by Valnoir – Metastazis front man. Artworks by : Ania Goszczynska, Aleksandra Waliszewska, Valnoir, Dewey Guyen, Jurictus, Riton La Mort, Mathias Schech, Tomasz Bardamu, Gea, Goupil Acneique, Nikolay Saveliev, Zadrien Coquart, Fortifem, Craoman, Victor Dvnkel, Mathieu Desjardin, Manoly
30 x 40 cm – 32 pages in brown and white – Soft cover.
Published by Timeless Editions
2010 : “NASCOSTO TRA LE RUNE”
Original Italian edition by Aldo Chimenti
1st edition : Comes with CD limited at 1000 copies ; special deluxe hardback edition with dustjacket, 199 copies.
2nd edition : Comes with CD limited at 1000 copies ; softcover, 800 copies.
3rd edition : paperback reprint limited to 299 copies, printed in 2012.
Published by Tsunami Editions
ISBN : 978-88-96131-14-5
1995 : “MISERY AND PURITY”
English book released in 1995, 224 pages. Covers Death in June’s history until 1995.
Includes black and white photos.
Published by Jara Press.
Written by Robert Forbes
1995 : “LE LIVRE BRUN
French book limited to 999 copies, covers the history of Death in June until 1994.
Includes black and white photos.
Published by Camion Blanc
Written by Jean-Louis Vaxelaire
ISBN : 2-910196-02-X
1995 : “C’EST UN RÊVE”
Included a text introduction by Douglas P titled “Words Of Conjecture”, in English and French.
Lyrics from “The Guilty Have No Pride” to “Rose Clouds Of Holocaust”, both in English & French.
1000 copies were printed but for reasons of misprints, the whole stock was destroyed and never republished. Only 10 copies were kept and given to friends.
Published by Mikhael Silence
Braunbuch – about War and Nazi criminals in West Germany (English title: Brown Book – War and Nazi Criminals in West Germany: State, Economy, Administration, Army, Justice, Science) is the title of a propaganda publication written by Albert Norden on behalf of the Stalinist regime of the GDR in 1965.
In this book Albert Norden claims that 1800 politicians and other prominents in West Germany held prominent positions in Germany prior to 1945, became rich etc.
Considered a classical peace of cold war communist propaganda, created under control of the Stasi, several acts of forgery in the book have been proven.
For example it claimed that President Heinrich Lübke had been involved in the construction Concentration camps, that Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger, an admitted former NSDAP member, had been an importantant collaborator of Goebbels, that employer president Hanns Martin Schleyer was member of the SS, that Minister-president Hans Filbinger as a naval judge had announced death sentences against deserters, that Refugee Minister Theodor Oberländer was a war criminal, or asserting a brown past of later President Richard von Weizsäcker.
Altogether 1800 West German persons and their past were covered: especially 15 Ministers and state secretaries, 100 admirals and generals, 828 judges or state lawyers and high law officers, 245 officials of the Foreign Office and of embassies and consulates in leading position, 297 high police officers and officers of the Verfassungsschutz. The first brown book was seized in West Germany – on Frankfurt Book Fair – by judicial resolution.
The contents of this book led to substantial attention in West Germany and other foreign countries. The federal government of Germany stated at that time, it would be “all falsification”. Later on, however, it became clear that the data of the book were partly correct. Hanns Martin Schleyer, for example, really had been a member of the SS. The book was translated into 10 languages. Amongst the reactions to it was also a similar West-German book of the same name, covering the topic of Nazis re-emerging in high-level positions in the GDR.


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Best Man movie sequel filming in town
Stars are here
The cast of 1999’s romantic drama Best Man — Nia Long and Taye Diggs (pictured) along with director Malcolm D. Lee — are currently taping the sequel, Best Man Holiday.
The American Black Film Festival, held in Miami from June 19-23, will be the first to get these celebrities together at 5:30 p.m. June 20 for a panel discussion hosted by Access Hollywood anchor and former Miami news anchor Shaun Robinson. The opening film for the American Black Film Festival is The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, a movie executive-produced by Alicia Keys starring Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Mackie, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks.
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Harmanpreet Kaur could barely walk, but she was floating on air.
"I've seen her bat like that before but not for that long and she hit the ball incredibly well today", Blackwell said.
Raj has so often been India's saviour with the bat, but Kaur stepped when her country needed her, bringing up her third ODI ton in freaky circumstances.
However, she went into the beast mode on the big day. Leigh Gardner halted India's march in her first over itself, nabbing Punam for 14. She called it a "heat of the moment" slip in the mid-innings break, and said that she apologized to Deepti. Harmanpreet did not think twice before setting off, yet again, and covered the 22-yards twice to help India finish with a mammoth 281 on the board.
And the all-rounder didn't slow down as 17 balls later she brought up her 150 - with 46 of those runs coming in boundaries. Mithali and Veda also scored really well.
Mithali was lucky to be dropped on 34, but her stay was short-lived as she was bowled on the very next delivery.
When Sharma took a simple caught-and-bowled catch to get rid off opener Nicole Bolton, Australia were reeling on 21-3. Deepti Sharma joined Harmanpreet but she never looked there because that is how the latter dominated the proceedings in the second half of the innings. The Australians by now had failed to find an answer to Harmanpreet's onslaughts.
It was out of the world power-hitting by the girl from Moga district in Punjab - something that has made her a stand-out player for India. She also is second behind Mithali among India's leading run-getters in the tournament.
Kaur's unbeaten 171 runs innings from 115 balls anchored the innings of Indian team through out. Veda Krishnamurthy provided the ideal foil to Harmanpreet adding 43 runs for the fifth wicket.
A defeated Meg Lanning cut a solemn figure and the captain believes there's a lot for Australia to improve on if they're to achieve more silverware, although they are still waiting on their future with contract discussions on-going between Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers' Association.


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So winter is here. The days get shorter and colder. It’s normal to start feeling down. People begin to stay indoors more to stay warm and avoid the bad weather. It’s like bears and other mammals that slow down during the winter months. But instead, humans add on the stress of the holidays. shopping for gifts, sending cards, attending holiday events as the days get shorter and cold weather sets in.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that in the U.S.A. more than 4 million people begin to feel depressed as we head into the winter months. It is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). That’s an appropriate acronym!
The Mayo Clinic says that the best treatments for SAD are:
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Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has another big problem: He won't shut up
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, isn't doing himself any favors.
Despite being charged with orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history and facing the prospect of spending his life in prison, he has been tweeting and giving interviews with media — all in an attempt to defend himself in the court of public opinion.
It's an unusual strategy for a high-profile criminal defendant who oversaw a company that lost billions of dollars of customer money. And it has left lawyers not involved in the case aghast, since each quotation and tweet from Bankman-Fried is effectively a gift to prosecutors, who can use that material to build their case against him.
"I think every white-collar lawyer you could ask would say, 'Shut up: Keep your mouth shut, and let us do the talking,'" says Rebecca Mermelstein, a partner at the law firm O'Melveny.
Through a spokesman, Bankman-Fried declined NPR's request for an interview.
Bankman-Fried in trouble over political donations
The trail of communication — including eight tweets, a Substack newsletter, and a handful of lengthy interviews with the media — that Bankman-Fried has left behind is already coming back to haunt him.
For example, a few weeks before Bankman-Fried was arrested, crypto vlogger Tiffany Fong interviewed him by phone, and the conversation turned to Bankman-Fried's campaign contributions. (He reportedly donated about $40 million during the 2022 midterms.)
During that interview, Bankman-Fried admitted to Fong that he had steered money to candidates in a way that is difficult to track.
"All my Republican donations were dark," he told Fong. "And the reason was not for regulatory reasons. It's because reporters freak the f*** out if you donate to a Republican. They're all super liberal, and I didn't want to have that fight. So, I made all the Republican ones dark."
Those comments to Fong proved unwise.
Bankman-Fried was later charged with eight criminal counts, including including wire fraud and "conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions."
Then, on Thursday, when federal prosecutors unveiled four additional criminal charges against Bankman-Fried, they included new details about their widening case against him.
In the latest indictment, prosecutors specifically cited the comments from that interview as part of their additional evidence for their charge on "unlawful political contributions."
That may not be all. Lawyers warn prosecutors could use more of the comments he's made during his trial, which is set to start in October.
Curtailing his communications
It's not just interviews that have landed Bankman-Fried in trouble. He has also been reaching out to current employees of FTX, and that could lead to more consequences.
Prosecutors say Bankman-Fried used an encrypted messaging app on Jan. 15, to contact the general counsel of FTX's U.S. subsidiary.
"I would really love to reconnect and see if there's a way for us to have a constructive relationship, use each other as resources when possible, or at least vet things with each other," they say he wrote. "I'd love to get on a phone call sometime soon and chat."
After that message came to light, the judge overseeing the trial imposed new restrictions on Bankman-Fried's bail, prohibiting him from sending encrypted messages and others that disappear after they are read, and he restricted Bankman-Fried from contacting current and former employees of FTX.
Why lawyers want their defendants to keep quiet
Although Bankman-Fried has not made a public comment since Jan. 19, lawyers who have dealt with prominent white-collar defendants warn that it can be a challenge to keep them quiet for long, especially if they are accustomed to living in the spotlight.
That's a potential problem for Bankman-Fried, who hobnobbed with people like former President Clinton and former quarterback Tom Brady at the height of his popularity.
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade says she's seen defendants struggle with the temptation to talk, especially politicians who have found themselves embroiled in scandal.
"'If I could just talk to you long enough, I can explain it all away,'" she imagines a defendant thinking. "'And I can tell you that I was doing was perfectly legitimate.'"
It's an approach that lawyers see at play in this case.
In his public pronouncements, the former CEO of FTX has sought to defend himself by saying he did not intend to spark losses for customers of FTX, and maintaining, above all else, that he's not a bad guy.
For example, days before Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos asked him if he felt it was fair for people to compare him to Bernie Madoff, one of the world's most infamous fraudsters.
"I don't think that's who I am at all," Bankman-Fried replied. "But I understand why they're saying that. People lost money, and people lost a lot of money."
Reminders of the 'Pharma Bro'
Bankman-Fried may not believe he is like Madoff, but he reminds lawyers of another young, disgraced CEO who couldn't keep quiet before his trial: "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli.
He first sparked controversy after his company bought the rights to a drug used to treat people with compromised immune systems, and then spiked the price dramatically.
Shkreli was later charged with securities fraud, and instead of laying low, he courted even more notoriety in the days leading up to his trial.
He got into a public feud with the rapper Ghostface Killah and did several broadcast interviews against his lawyer's advice. Then, when his trial got underway, Shkreli wandered into the press room and badmouthed the prosecution to reporters.
That led to a court-imposed gag order, and his defense attorney couldn't hide his frustration in a widely seen video of them leaving the courthouse.
Little upside to talking
Just like it backfired for Shkreli, public relation experts also see little upside for Bankman-Fried in talking.
Fred Garcia, who teaches crisis management at New York University and Columbia University, says he can't understand what Bankman-Fried "hopes to get out of it."
"Other than simply to call attention to himself for reasons I can't quite fathom," Garcia says.
And the public image that helped Bankman-Fried gain notoriety as a twenty-something CEO could now work against him. He became widely known for wearing shorts and t-shirts, and famously played a video game during a pitch meeting with a prominent venture capital firm.
But Anthony D'Angelo, a professor of public relations at Syracuse University, says that persona is unlikely to play well any longer among FTX customers, now that they fear their fortunes have disappeared.
"Unorthodox is okay," D'Angelo says. "Losing $8 billion among people is not, and whatever charm your cargo shorts and frizzy hair may give you an advantage in in other forums, it's not going to help here."
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Remembering the work of Jacques BarzunHistorians in the News
Carl L. Bankston III is Professor of Sociology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.
The great teacher, cultural historian and social critic Jacques Barzun died yesterday (October 25, 2012) at the age of 104. The French-born Barzun’s father, Henri-Martin Barzun, was a civil servant in the French ministry of labor, but the elder Barzun was also a writer and many prominent authors and artists visited the family home. In 1917, the French government sent Henri-Martin Barzun on a mission to the United States. The young Jacques went to the United States in 1920. Still a teenager, Jacques Barzun enrolled in Columbia University in New York City in 1923.
Barzun took his bachelor’s degree from Columbia in 1927 and then began teaching and graduate study at the same institution. He received the Ph.D. degree in 1932. His dissertation was published as his first book, The French Race: Theories of Its Origins and their Social and Political Implications Prior to the Revolution (1932). In this book, Barzun examined how the idea of race had developed historically in French thought and how this idea had shaped political and social behavior. This theme of the historical emergence of the idea of race, an idea that Barzun saw as misleading and dangerous, became the basis of his second book, Race: A Study in Modern Superstition (1937). These two books were timely in their topic because the Nazi Party had risen to power in Germany during these years, advocating racial doctrines derived from the historical influences described by Barzun.
While teaching at Columbia, Barzun came into contact with prominent New York intellectuals. The literary critic Lionel Trilling became his friend and collaborator when the two taught a “Great Books” class in 1934. Barzun and his first wife, Marianna, frequently socialized with Trilling and his wife, Diana, also a renowned literary critic....
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In today’s data-driven world, organizations recognize the immense value of leveraging data to enable end users, drive strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. As a result, establishing dedicated data teams within companies or having them spread across an organization has become increasingly common. Choosing the best location and structure for the data function in an organization is an important decision, as it can have significant impacts.
The three most commonly found data structures in businesses are centralized, decentralized, and hybrid—each with its own advantages and considerations. Centralized data functions consolidate all data-related activities under a single organizational unit, offering streamlined governance, efficient resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration. In contrast, decentralized data functions distribute data responsibilities and resources among different departments or business units, providing contextual expertise, agility, and customized solutions. The hybrid function combines elements of both centralized and decentralized data structures, providing scalability, standardization, departmental autonomy, and collaboration.
It is important to note that no one-size-fits-all solution for data structure exists. Factors such as organizational maturity, data accessibility, culture, resource availability, regulatory requirements, and scalability should be carefully assessed to align with the organization’s overall strategy. Each organization is unique, and the structure that works best for one may not necessarily be the ideal choice for another. Therefore, an organization must thoroughly analyze its needs, goals, and capabilities to make the best decision.
Centralized Data Team:
A centralized data structure consolidates all resource allocation and data-related tasks under one organizational unit. It can stand as an independent department or a centralized team—responsible for activities like data preparation, storage, and analysis.
Advantages of a Centralized Data Team:
- Streamlined Governance: By centralizing data activities, organizations can enforce consistent data governance policies and ensure data quality, security, and compliance across the board
- Efficient Resource Allocation: Centralization allows for the efficient allocation of resources, ensuring that data experts are dedicated to data-related projects and initiatives, maximizing their impact on the organization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: A central data team facilitates collaboration across various departments and business units, enabling data-driven insights to be shared, leading to a holistic view of the organization’s data landscape, and avoiding siloed or duplicative initiatives
When is it best to have a centralized data team?
- Large, complex organizations: A centralized data team can be a good choice for large, complex organizations with a lot of data to manage. This type of team can help ensure that data is managed and analyzed consistently across the organization, which can help improve the quality of data and the reliability of insights. Centralized data teams can also help to achieve economies of scale by pooling resources and expertise
- Organizations with strict compliance or security requirements: A centralized data team can also be a good choice for organizations with strict compliance or security requirements. This type of team can help to ensure that data is stored and accessed in a secure manner, which can help to protect the organization from data breaches and other security threats
- Organizations that need to make decisions quickly and efficiently: A centralized data team can also be a good choice for organizations that need to make decisions quickly for the whole data landscape
Decentralized / Embedded Data Team:
A decentralized data team distributes data-related tasks among different departments or business units instead of having one centralized structure. Under this model, data resources and services are embedded in the different business functions and are responsible for data analysis, and in some cases, the ETL and data automation.
Advantages of a decentralized data function:
- Contextual Expertise: By embedding data teams within individual departments, organizations can leverage their domain-specific knowledge and expertise to generate insights directly relevant to the department’s objectives
- Agility and Responsiveness: Decentralized data teams are closer to the end-users, enabling faster response times and more agile decision-making processes
- Customized Solutions: Departments can tailor data solutions to their needs and requirements, allowing for more flexible and targeted analysis
One concept that is gaining traction is the Data Mesh concept which proposes a paradigm shift from a centralized data architecture to a more decentralized and domain-oriented approach. It suggests that data should be treated as a product and that individual domain teams or business units within an organization should have ownership and accountability for their data.
In a Data Mesh architecture, the responsibilities for data management are distributed across multiple teams or “data product teams.” These teams are typically cross-functional, consisting of domain experts, data engineers, data scientists, and other relevant roles. Each data product team is responsible for the data within their domain, including its collection, processing, storage, quality, and governance.
When is it best to have a decentralized data team?
- Small or medium-sized organizations: A decentralized team structure can be a good choice for small or medium-sized organizations with limited data to manage. This type of team can help ensure that data is managed and analyzed in a way relevant to the organization’s specific needs. Decentralized data teams can also help to improve domain expertise by having analysts who are familiar with the specific business unit or function that they support
- Organizations needing domain expertise: Organizations looking for expertise in a certain domain may also consider opting for a decentralized data team. This type of team structure can help to ensure that analysts have the expertise they need to understand the data and provide insights that are relevant to the specific business unit or function
- Organizations that need to be agile and responsive to business needs: A decentralized data team can also be a good choice for organizations that need to be agile and responsive to business needs since it sits in the business domains. It can help ensure that analysts can quickly respond to requests for data and insights from the business
Hybrid Data Team:
A hybrid data function combines attributes from both centralized and decentralized structures. In this model, a central data team oversees the overarching data strategy, governance, and infrastructure—in alignment with the overall business goals—while supporting and collaborating with embedded data teams within individual departments.
Advantages of a hybrid data function:
- Scalability and Standardization: A central data team can establish standardized data processes, tools, and infrastructure, ensuring scalability and consistency across the organization
- Departmental Autonomy: Embedded data teams can maintain autonomy in their analysis and decision-making processes, leveraging domain-specific knowledge to drive insights
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Hybrid structures promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between central and embedded teams, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making
When is it best to have a hybrid data team?
- Organizations that need the benefits of both centralized and decentralized teams: Organizations that require both centralized and decentralized teams can benefit from a hybrid data team. Such a team can provide consistent management and analysis of data throughout the organization, as well as a decentralized team’s flexibility and quick response time.
- Organizations that are growing or changing rapidly: For organizations experiencing growth or change, a hybrid data team can be beneficial. It enables the organization to adjust to evolving business requirements.
- Organizations looking to improve their data management and analysis capabilities: A hybrid data team could be helpful for organizations wanting to level up their data management and analysis abilities. A team specializing in managing and analyzing data can provide the necessary resources and expertise for the organization to use data effectively for business purposes.
Determining the Right Data Team Structure
The decision of which data structure to use for an organization depends on its size, industry, culture, and strategic objectives. There is no universal solution, but the following factors can assist in making the best, informed decision:
- Organizational Maturity
- Data Accessibility
- Culture and Collaboration
- Resource Availability
- Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
- Scalability and Future Growth
Thought Logic Consulting can help your organization with data-related challenges such as determining the best team and structure, establishing data governance, implementing scalable infrastructure, and promoting collaboration among central and departmental teams.
We understand that every organization and its data needs are unique, and we can provide tailored advice to assist in your decision-making process. Contact us today to learn more about our data capabilities.


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So What’s Next? Downtown presents: Awir Leon
January 19, 2017 @ 21:00€15
Singer, composer and producer Awil Leon offers warm electronics, amazing soundscapes and a beautiful, dreamy voice. On his debut album ”Giants”, that came out in 2016, his sound is reminiscent of James Blake, Chet Faker and Radiohead. Glowing electronic music to warm up with on a cold winter night.
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