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text: Ivan Grieco was born in Rome in 1992, he is a caster and professional host at esports and gaming events. In the past he was also a player of Call Of Duty touching the qualification to the first World Championship in 2011, Coach and Team Manager. Among the many activities carried out, Ivan commented 4 times the Call Of Duty World Championships, the Italian and FIFA World Championships, presented the Italian Championship of Rainbow Six Siege and numerous other events. In 2018 he also founded, together with Simone Trimarchi, the first Italian Caster Association of our country. In addition to his activities in the esports world, he also performs activities on Twitch and Youtube entertaining many kids.

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Author: Jan Scholten
The name is derived from the word ‘technical’, because it is an artificially created element that does not exist in a natural form, which is quite unusual for an element with a relatively low atomic number. It was first created in 1937 by bombarding Molybdenum with small particles. The fact that this element cannot be found in nature is no doubt associated with the impossibility of its theme: to practice [Stage 7] creativity [Silver series].
The metal is silvery grey, slightly paramagnetic and superconductive below 11 degrees Kelvin.

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MAY 28, 2012
So anyway the promised sunshine failed to arrive for the weekend, leaving most of the town shivering under a high blanket of fog and unruly clouds that threatened ice and hail for this Memorial Day.
Downtown appeared eerie and empty with the early morning streets resembling a zombie movie by way of the muttering trolls staggering around the busstops in their unkempt beards and the library, where a mysterious figure has huddled for several days on the bench, hoodie pulled up over his head in a serious brood.
Demure Spring has been skipping through the back yards and rose gardens, causing quiet ruckus among the geraniums. The usual line formed outside Ole's Pancake shop as the hours approached the After Sermon Period on Sunday. Late afternoon the sun finally shoved those clouds aside and normal folks wandered around downtown pretty much as normal people do.
Almost as if there was no war going on.
The threatened thunderstorms and hail never happened, however word has it a fine load of snow got dumped at the higher elevations in the Sierra, which is very good news indeed.
All of this unsettled weather induces equally as unsettled moods, premonitions, hesitant intuitions, unruly dreams. When the wind whips around the chimney Dawn O'Reilly crosses herself and mutters spells against the coming of the Si.
In Irish folklore, the Aos Si are the faery spirits who either dwell in beauty, or come from the World of the Dead. They are either lovely and chivalrous or hideous and spiteful. One cannot be too careful when the daoine sídhe are about. They could be of the Tuatha De Dannan, the folk of the Old Goddess. Or they could be something else more terrible. It is best to be circumspect.
Rolf returned from over the Bridge after a long night and fell into bed to have most disturbing dreams. He dreamed that the soldiers came for him with a letter from the President in the form of an invitation to dinner. Except this was no invitation he was allowed to decline.
The soldiers all said this was a great honor and that he must go with them right away. He was allowed to pack a small bag and they took him away in a Black Maria, a nightmare he often suffered since as a child escaping through the barbed wire with his family from the DDR.
"Do not be afraid," the soldiers said. "This is the Democratic Republic."
When he got there, the dinner was held in a big mess hall with hundreds of others who had been taken from their homes, all with their little bags. Some still wearing the nightshirts and pajamas they had worn when taken away.
The President appeared in the form of a projection upon a big screen at the end of the hall. He made a big speech about everyone being so generous to be volunteers and giving up all they owned for the good of the State and the protection of all that was noble and good and democratic against the terrorists.
It was important everyone volunteer now, because it had gotten difficult getting more men to join the Army because of the hazards of war.
After dinner everyone was marched to barracks where many of his companions wept over the lives they had given up. All of them were over fifty years of age -- clearly too old to be real soldiers -- but in this New Order, finally the old men would do all the fighting while the young men and women were reserved for producing more offspring and running the economy. This way, there would be no more drain upon the state's finances to pay for useless retirees. All would become productive citizens and there would be no more retirement at all. The old retirement money would be turned over to the factories to make tanks and drone attack planes and bombs. Making all this stuff would get the stagnant economy moving again.
As for their former possessions, all their savings and their bank accounts, all that had been seized to pay for the wars. They could not escape for all of them had been rendered penurious.
The basic training was hard for all of them. Many did not make it, but because there would be no more retirement, that was okay. Some committed suicide when forced to carry packs and march long distances and wrestle large, heavily muscled Marines.
An old man with white hair and a white beard cried out when the big Marine threw him down and pulled his hair, calling him a sissy.
"Der reist mein Bart! Der reist mein Bart!" the old man cried out.
"You Volunteer! You work now for all the freedom you enjoyed when young, you worthless pig! You learn to be hard and kill the Arab Terrorist!" The man they all called the Vopo Sergeant said.
If anyone protested, the Vopo Sergeant had the person put on a board above a fetid cesspool with a pugilstick. He then sent malingerers, injured, cripples against him on this board and forced him to fight.
"You must become hard! We must preserve the martial spirit!" cried the Vopo Sergeant. "The turban-heads want to destroy us all!"
The food, of course, was execrable, all soggy knoedel and rotkohl, dumplings and cabbage.
Rolf longed to play music, to tend the little vegetable garden he and the others had developed back on the Island. But it was as if he had never escaped, and was back in the DDR with its gray demeanor, its compelled desires and lack thereof.
At night, they would strap him in a chair and apply the electrodes for "the conditioning." This involved showing pictures of innocent little girls. "Look at the little Missy," a voice said. "Don't you want her to have her little toy poodle bank? But bad men want to take away her freedom to invest! Bad men like this one!"
Image of terrorist, then . . . ZZZZAP!
It was all very hard and brutal, and all the Vopos were relentless
bullies all the time, but the day finally came for Rolf and the survivors to
graduate. They all stood upon the dusty parade-ground, all dressed in the clothes
of petty bureaucrats.
The Vopo Sergeant made a big speech. So did the President by way of a big screen. They were to think of themselves as hard as wood now, each lending strength by being bound to the handle of a great ax, an ax that would chop up all the enemies of the State.
At the end of the speeches, many of those heavily conditioned were weeping. They all rose to sing the national anthem.
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight'
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air . . . .
Rolf started away in a dreadful sweat, his eyes staring wildly. He stumbled through the crowded room of the Household of Marlene and Andre to the door and stepped outside where Pahrump sat on the steps looking at the immense ocean beyond.
"Couldn't sleep either?" Pahrump said.
"Nightmares." Rolf answered. "From the old times."
"Me too," Pahrump said.
The two were silent for a while as the stars wheeled in transit overhead.
"When I got back from Vietnam," Pahrump said, "I used to scream a lot. Guess the old lady couldn't take it, so she left."
"What you do there?"
"Was a sapper, Canada. With the Engineers. We went in and defused the unexploded ordinance. Napalm. Bunkerbusters. Other stuff. So they could move in and secure the area. Came away with all my fingers." Pause. "Some not so lucky."
"Is bad when you have no choice."
"O, I guess I coulda skipped out on all that. Hid up in the hills on the Rez'."
"Why did you go then?"
Pause. Andre came out on the porch with his guitar. "Seems a whole lot of sleeplessness going on these days." Andre said. Tipitina came out as well with a blanket wrapped around her.
"O, I could say it was just to see the world, not knowing what I was getting into," Pahrump said. "But really, if you want to know the truth, it was all to make sure this fellow here could set up a household just like this in California. And then go tell a cop to eff off without losing his life as a matter of course."
"I see. I guess."
"I know you came from other side of the Iron Curtain. You able to tell a cop to eff off where you came from?"
"I don't think so." Rolf laughed. So did Tipitina.
"It's important to tell the cops to eff off once in a while. Keeps a democracy limber. And the cops too. Keeps 'em limber."
"I think," Rolf said. "If a corporation is a person, then they should be drafted into the army as well."
"That's a thought," Pahrump said.
From far across the water, the long howl of the the throughpassing train ululated across the independent waves of the estuary and the free grasses of the Buena Vista flats as the locomotive hunted its way past the dark and shuttered doors of the Jack London Waterfront beneath the purple mountain's majesty, headed off on its journey to parts unknown.
That's the way it is on the Island. Have a great week.
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Nothing says fall like apple everything! Caramel apple cinnamon rolls are loaded with farm fresh apples, cinnamon, butter, and a caramel icing.
These cinnamon rolls are worth the work. They take a little time to rise and roll out, but they are a great recipe to make ahead of time, par-bake, and then pop in the freezer. Simply take them out and bake when you need them!
Their gooey centers are reminiscent of apple pie and the caramel icing tastes just like your carnival favorite!
- For the Dough:
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
- 8 to 9 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups melted butter (plus 1 to 2 cups for the bottom of the baking pans)
- 1/4 cup cinnamon
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 medium apples (peeled, cored, chopped)
- For the Icing:
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 cup powdered sugar
Gather the ingredients.
Heat the milk, butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Just let it simmer, not boil. Remove from the heat and let it cool to lukewarm.
Pour the yeast over the top and then stir to combine.
Add about 7 cups of the flour and stir together gently. Cover with a towel and put it in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.
Add the rest of the flour and the baking powder and stir to combine. Divide the dough into two or three large pieces.
Roll out one piece at a time into a large rectangle. Leave it relatively thick.
Heat the butter for the filling, with the diced apples and cinnamon, and sugar until the apples are slightly softened.
Pour about 1/2 or a 1/3 of the apple filling over the dough.
Roll the dough towards you in a tight roll. Pinch the seam together and then cut into 2 inch slices.
Pour about 1/2 cup of butter into each baking dish. Place the rolls on top, cover with a towel and let rise for about 20 minutes.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake rolls at 375 for about 35 minutes, do not over bake.
Remove rolls from the oven.
For the Caramel Icing: Heat the sugar and water on the stove until it turns light brown. You may stir it but only with a wooden spoon. Once it turns light brown, shut off the heat and add in the butter and stir to combine. Add in the heavy cream and stand back because it will steam.
Stir until completely combined, whisk in the powdered sugar.
Drizzle the icing over the top of the Cinnamon Rolls

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By Natalie Issa
Ah, the Oscars. As the biggest and glitziest night in the movie industry, there's always some buzz surrounding the nominees. But this years Academy Awards was surrounded in even more buzz than usual (if that's even possible) concerning Leonardo DiCaprio's nomination (spoiler alert: OUR BOY WON!!) and how Chris Rock would address the "Oscars So White" controversy.
All of this resulted in a night of killer hits and a few misses. But mostly hits. Here's a few of our favorite moments from last night.
1. Chris Rock's opening monologue. When the Oscars started, two things were certain. First, Chris Rock would not shy away from the Oscars So White controversy. And second, he would straddle the line between funny and slightly risqué to bring attention to a big issue. Chris did not disappoint, saying, "Why this Oscars? It’s the 88th Academy Awards. Which means this whole no black nominees thing has happened at least 71 other times."
2. Alicia Vikander's win for Best Supporting Actress in The Danish Girl. Who doesn't love the adorable and classy Alicia Vikander? She looked like a modern Belle from Beauty and the Beast, practically skipping up the stairs when she was announced as the winner of Best Supporting Actress. Alicia thanked the wonderful Eddie Redmayne during her speech, saying, "Eddie, thanks for being the best acting partner. I couldn’t have done it without you. You’ve raised my game."
3. The hilarious sketch inserting black actors in Oscar nominated movies. They included Whoopi Goldberg, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, and Chris Rock himself in a clip that put these actors in various roles in The Danish Girl, The Revenant, The Martian, and Joy. Our favorite was Chris Rock's spoof of The Martian, which implied that NASA wouldn't bother bringing a black astronaut back to Earth due to how much it would cost in "white dollars".
4. Mad Max: Fury Road's 6 Oscar wins. This amazing film took home the most Oscars of the night, winning Best Costume Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, Production Design, Film Editing, and both Sound Mixing and Editing. The crazy amount of wins is also a defining moment for Australian film.
5. R2-D2, BB-8, and C-3PO's adorable little cameo. They showed up to party to honor John William's 50th Oscar nomination, while R2-D2 and BB-8 pointed out C-3P0's striking resemblance to the famous Oscar statuette. We completely agree with them, by the way.
6. Chris Rock's daughter's Girl Scout troop showing up to sell girl scout cookies. These adorable girls scouts handed out cookie boxes to celebrities such as Charlize Theron, Kate Winslet, and Henry Cavill while Chris Rock shouted, "Let's get this money. LET'S GET THIS MONEY!" By the end of the night, the troop raised a whopping $65,243.
7. Inside Out's win for Best Animated Film. We were thrilled to see that one of our favorite animated movies of 2015 won, and were even more thrilled to hear Director Pete Docter's speech in which he pleaded with struggling teens to make art. "Anyone out there who is in junior high or high school [who is] working it out, suffering," Docter said, "There are days you’re gonna feel sad… that’s nothing you can choose. But you can make stuff. Make films, draw, write. It’ll make a world of difference.”
8. The touching video honoring those we lost in the film industry. Faces such as Alan Rickman, Leonard Nimoy, David Bowie, and Christopher Lee graced the screen as David Grohl sang a beautiful rendition of "Blackbird". It was a lovely tribute to the men and women who dedicated their lives to cinema.
9. Lady Gaga's moving performance of her Oscar-nominated song "Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground. The Hunting Ground documents the issue of sexual assault on college campuses, and Lady Gaga's heart-wrenching song depicts these victim's struggles. Perhaps one of the most moving moments was when the curtains behind the piano parted, and dozens of sexual abuses victims bravely flooded the stage. It was a heartbreaking and courageous moment shining light on an important issue.
10. And finally, Leonardo DiCaprio's long-awaited Oscar win!!! !!! !!! !!! LEO!!! FINALLY!!! WON!!! After 6 nominations, Leo DiCaprio finally received his well-deserved Oscar for Best Actor in The Revenant. But instead of taking the moment all for himself, he took the opportunity to shed light on the issue of global warming. "Let's not take this planet for granted," DiCaprio said. "I do not take this moment for granted."
While some may see the Academy Awards as a way for Hollywood to simply "pat itself on the back", we don't see it that way. It's an opportunity to honor good, beautiful, heart-wrenching art. Because that's what cinema is-- an art form. So congratulations to those who won, and we definitely can't wait to see what next year's Academy Awards brings.
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The actual have an effect on of what Chelsea are doing underneath the management of Todd Bohli isn’t but transparent. Liverpool have already felt the consequences of the massive sums being spent in pursuit of Moises Cassido and Romeo Lavia.
Along with the ones offers, Chelsea have additionally ramped up the switch marketplace. Saudi Arabia would have accomplished it since then anyway, however Declan Rice has little probability of shifting greater than $125 million if Enzo Fernandez hadn’t accomplished it six months in the past.
And so as so to finance it, Chelsea have needed to get inventive, agreeing to pay smartly over the percentages. Initially, it introduced long-term contracts to unfold the cost of the switch charge over an extended duration. When UEFA stopped this, it didn’t subject because the Blues didn’t qualify for any in their competitions.
Learn extra: Liverpool stars stay regarding the promise Cristiano Ronaldo made to Darwin Nunez as Mohamed Salah
Learn extra: Jurgen Klopp simply stuck a glimpse of his Erling Haaland blueprint that Liverpool can now unencumber
If it really works, it can be a masterstroke. Chelsea would have crushed groups of most sensible avid gamers who had been unwilling to check the ones phrases; The ones avid gamers can then get Mauricio Pochettino’s staff again the place it needs to be – and obviously the place it must be, given how a lot it has spent.
“I feel the mission and the ambition of the membership had been the principle components,” Lavia mentioned previous this month when opting for Chelsea over Liverpool. Then again, there’s a very advantageous line between ‘ambition’ and ‘possibility’.
Liverpool knowledge scientist Ian Graham as soon as mentioned that best about part of switch offers are a hit because of the quite a lot of components concerned. What if some of the mega-money offers permitted through Chelsea does not repay?
Wesley Fofana is a smart defender however he used to be purchased for $88 million (£70 million/€82 million) and has been inevitably injured since then. He nonetheless has six years left on his contract. Mykhailo Mudric nonetheless has time to show issues round however is valued at $108m (£86m/€100m). He nonetheless has seven extra years left on his deal.
Mark Cukrella is every other person who hasn’t moderately labored out. Chelsea paid Brighton $76 million (£60 million/€70 million) for the left-back and had been changed through Amex facet Pervis Estupinan – a a long way higher participant for a fragment of the price.
Cukurella used to be signed on a minimal six-year deal, moderately than 8 years with a 9th choice given to Caicedo, however the Spaniard may just now keep on mortgage for a 12 months into that long-term deal. It’s transparent the switch hasn’t labored out, however Chelsea have already made a dedication to pay his woefully insufficient wages for doubtlessly the following 5 seasons.
Manchester United, fabrizio romano In step with stories, he’s willing to usher in that participant, which might supply some extent of aid to Chelsea. What the phrases of the deal might be is still observed, nevertheless it may not be too excellent for the London staff regardless of spending a number of weeks chasing down Cukurella final summer season and in the end paying off handsomely on the odds.
Bohli is probably not in particular willing to lend a hand a Champions League opponent short of a alternative for the injured Luke Shaw, however he would possibly not have a lot selection.
Large spending and longer contracts can have helped convince Cassido and Lavia to transport above Anfield to Stamford Bridge, however the pair’s switch – and the remainder of the dangerous offers sanctioned through Bohli – in reality wish to repay. With Cukurella, we’re about to get a glimpse of what might be, if now not all, an overly top chance of unrest within the years yet to come.


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This 165 Ft. green-beam laser measure is a fully featured tool with an easy-to-read color display, great accuracy, an inclinometer for tilt angle, a rechargeable Li-ion battery and reinforced housing for brutal applications. The Bosch BLAZE™ GLM165-27CGL uses green-beam technology, which generates a point/dot up to 4X brighter than standard red beams. The inclinometer shows the tilt angle up to 360° for easy angle and indirect measurements. The laser includes a rounding button that rounds the measurement to the fraction that best suits the application and haptic feedback. It offers Bluetooth® functionality to connect to the free MeasureOn app. It also has full rubber overmold housing and is IP65 rated. It includes 11 different measuring functions.


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Paying thousands of dollars in debt is not an easy task. But it’s a reality that almost every Millennial face these days because of their existing student loan. Add that to the rising mortgage loans and cheaper salaries, and it’s no wonder why The Balance considers Millennials as the most indebted generation yet. If you’re a Millennial, there are ways to get yourself out of debt. To help you with it, here are four easy steps to help you from feeling overwhelmed by your financial situation.
Write out everything that you owe
Understanding how your finances come in and out can help you achieve your goals. So, take the time to write all your loans in a piece of paper. Include all the details about each loan, too. Business Insider says that doing so will give you a better idea about the types of loans you have. Thus, helping you plan how to pay them off. Organizing your finances also gives you a better picture of your finances and how you can manage it. Coincidentally, listing everything you owe is also the first step in two of the most popular debt management ways: the debt snowball and the debt avalanche.
Find a workable budget
When you just got a personal loan, you must veer away from the traditional way of budgeting. It’s also essential that you refrain from using your other credit card as a backup plan for your monthly expenses. If listing it on a piece of paper or using Excel doesn’t work, you can also consider using mobile apps to help you manage your finances. Living with your loved ones or even your family is also an alternative way to manage your budget and help you pay off your debt.
Stick to your plan
Although it may seem obvious, sticking to your plan is one of the hardest things to do when paying off your debt. That’s why it’s a great idea to automate your finances. Doing so gives you fewer chances to use them. There are even times when financial institutions might cut you some slack if you choose to automate your savings, too. It’s a great option, especially if you tend to forget to manage your finances each month.
Look for alternative ways
Although the side hustle economy is slowing down these days, it shouldn’t stop you from looking for alternative ways to save money. For example, if public transportation isn’t available in your area, consider using a ride-sharing app for your everyday travel. Carpooling with your friends is an excellent idea. You can even consider riding a bike, too. Meanwhile, for cheaper entertainment alternative to cable, Netflix or Hulu subscription are a few practical choices.
While being a Millennial today is a challenge, there are several ways to manage your debt. Although it may not be easy at first, you’ll get the hang of it as time passes. Learning how to manage your finances as early as now will help you pay it out much faster than expected.

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PW Contractor Registration Site On-Line
The State’s website for online registration before bidding on public works contracts in California is live. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors.
The Senate Labor Committee approved PHCC opposed AB 1870 by Assembly Member Alejo (D-Salinas) that recasts the allocation of J-man contributions sent to the CAC. The vote was a party line 4-1.
The Assembly Transportation Committee approved SB 1433 by Senator Hill (D-San Mateo) that extends D/B authority for transit projects. Both PHCC and the State Building Trades oppose the bill – PHCC because of union-preference language and the SBCTC because the bill does not (yet) contain workforce language like SB 54.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved PHCC opposed AB 1522 by San Diego’s Lorena Gonzales that would mandate paid sick pay for virtually ever California employer. It now goes to the Appropriations Committee where the costs to the state (but not private employers) will be tallied.
The Senate Labor Committee passed AB 1723 by Assembly Member Nazarain (D-Sherman Oaks) that authorizes the Labor Commissioner to include “waiting time” penalties in wage citations. PHCC opposes because this expansion of the authority of investigators employed by the Labor Commission places employers at a disadvantage because the establishment of underpayments should remain under the purview of an administrative hearing.
The same committee passed PHCC opposed AB 2416 by Assembly Member Stone (D-Scotts Valley) that allows virtually any employee to file a property lien on the employers real property or property on which the employee furnished labor.
The Assembly Labor Committee refused to pass SB 935 by Senator Leno (D-San Francisco) that would – for the second year in a row – raise California’s minimum wage – this time to $13. Even Democrats thought it was too much – coming on the heels of last years increase.
Awaiting final passage is PHCC supported AB 1939 by Assembly Member Tom Daly (D-Anaheim) that would allow a contractor to recover its higher costs if a private job is determined to be a public works job.
Also waiting is PHCC supported AB 1705 by Assembly Member Williams (D-Santa Barbara) that narrows the ability of public agencies to retain progress payments.
Good news! With 1-3 vote (with 5 abstentions) PHCC opposed SB 1021 by Senator Wolk (D-Davis), a de facto split-roll parcel tax bill, failed passage in the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee.
Civil Justice Association of California-sponsored AB 2494 by Assembly Member Cooley(D-Rancho Cordova) passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee. This bill would allow judges to sanction lawyers for costly and unnecessary legal tactics aimed to harass or delay. California is ranked as having one of the worst legal climates in the nation, and this bill would be a small step in improving our reputation.
Also, this week a large coalition was able to defeat SB 1188 By Senator Jackson(D-Santa Barbara). This bill would have subsumed existing warranty law by significantly expanding tort liability against manufacturers and retailers. It would have encouraged class action lawsuits by allowing plaintiffs to sue long after a product’s warranty expires for any latent defect by claiming they would not have bought the product “if they had known” about whatever the claimed problem was. This bill would have encouraged lawsuits on every product imaginable including, food, clothing, or any product years later. It was a priority bill for the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) this year.
Labor Law Update
The US Supreme Court unanimously held in NLRB v. Noel Canning that President Obama’s January 2012 recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during a pro-forma session of the U.S. Senate were unconstitutional. As a result of the President’s unlawful actions, hundreds of reported and unreported NLRB decisions issued between January 2012 and August 2013 are potentially invalid.
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) was engaged in this issue from the beginning and shortly after the President made the unlawful recess appointments, it began working with Jones Day to identify possible cases where it could intervene and support a challenge to the appointments. CDW supported Noel Canning and its counsel, including the US Chamber’s Litigation Center and Jones Day, as they litigated the case before the Supreme Court and filed amicus brief on behalf of CDW and its over 600 association, business and other members.
In the wake of the decision, NLRB Chair Mark Gaston Pearce issued the following statement:
“The Supreme Court has today decided the Noel Canning case. We are analyzing the impact that the Court’s decision has on Board cases in which the January 2012 recess appointees participated. Today, the National Labor Relations Board has a full contingent of five Senate-confirmed members who are prepared to fulfill our responsibility to enforce the National Labor Relations Act. The Agency is committed to resolving any cases affected by today’s decision as expeditiously as possible.”
In other words – the full NLRB will take up all the cases affected by the Court’s ruling and pass them again.


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ccrri Hosts International Day against Homophobia Debate
The Centre for Critical Research on Race and Identity (ccrri) hosted a discussion on the International Day against Homophobia [IDAHO] which is now observed in more than 100 countries.
The founder of IDAHO, Professor Louis-Georges Tin, had previously spoken to UKZN students through Skype about his work as President of CRAN which is the Representative Council of Black Organisations in France as well as his work on reparations and on fighting homophobia.
ccrri Director, Professor Rozena Maart a longtime friend and colleague of Tin’s, gave a brief overview of the life and work of Tin, and how IDAHO began.
Tin, a former student of the Ecole Normale Superieur, is also the editor of a Dictionary of Homophobia (2003) which brought together 75 authors.
In 2004, the IDAHO committee, chaired by Tin, called for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality. In August 2004, Tin launched the idea of a World Day against homophobia. On 17 May 2005, the first edition of IDAHO was celebrated in more than 40 countries.
The ccrri event allowed participants to reflect on issues that affect the LGBTI community. Those issues included discrimination and stigmatisation in public and private spheres, and violence.
The discussion also addressed the criminalisation of homosexuality within certain African countries. According to the IDAHO report 2014, 81 countries still criminalise homosexuality, represents 40% of the global population.
It was noted that within the South African context, where homosexuality is legal, the LGBTI community still faces barriers to their rights. This led to a discussion on corrective rape as one of the forms of violence against LGBTI people, which occurs in South Africa on a regular basis.
A speaker, Dr B Dlamini, said his research at both Masters and PhD level, was focused on homophobia. ‘I have been teaching in the area of Academic Literacy since 2008 at UKZN. I have also presented a paper at an International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems held in the GSB Auditorium on the Westville Campus.’ Dlamini is currently working on a paper titled: "Dismantling Heteronormativity."
UKZN student Ms Philile Langa said: 'Issues of homophobia and transphobia hardly ever graced society’s social conscious.'
‘This is emphasised by the struggle to have homophobic crimes such as corrective rape recognized as a hate crime. With homophobia a reality on campus it is important to have these kinds of discussions, especially when we are part of a University that remains quiet on the topic.’
Also taking part in the debate, Mr Maximino Costumado, said: 'Since 2005, May 17 has been dedicated to the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, marking the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.
‘It constitutes an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the alarming situation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender and intersexed people and all those who do not conform to the sexual and gender norms of the majority. We need to continue to raise these issues,’ he said.

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What network security types are open?
Network security proposes the different countermeasures set in a situation to safeguard the affiliation and informational index to the side on or going through it. Network security tries to safeguard the relationship from cyberattacks, hacking endeavors, and specialist wildness. Affiliation security has three segments: equipment, programming, and cloud associations.
Equipment mechanical gatherings are servers or gadgets that play out unambiguous security limits inside the structure’s association climate. Stuff can be introduced distant from affiliation traffic, or “misinformed,” yet it’s significantly more commonly introduced in the technique for traffic, or “in-line.” The likely addition of this is that in-line security contraptions can stop information bundles that have been hailed as sensible dangers, while misinformed machines screen traffic and send cautions when they perceive something poisonous. Network security programming, which solidifies antivirus applications, can be introduced on contraptions and focus directly across the relationship toward giving added affirmation and hazard remediation.
What are the various types of affiliation security gadgets and contraptions?
There is a wide scope of structures and association security instruments you can integrate into your line-up of associations. The going with rundown is in no way, shape, or form, complete, yet accessible security mechanical gatherings can include:
This proposes controlling which clients approach the affiliation or particularly delicate bits of the affiliation. Utilizing security moves close, you can keep network acceptance to just saw clients and gadgets or award bound authorization to safe contraptions or visitor clients.
Antivirus and adversarial to malware programming. Malware, or “destructive composing PC programs,” is a typical kind of cyberattack that shows up in a wide extent of shapes and sizes. Several groupings work rapidly to erase records or savage information, while others can llazilyazy for wide periods and unnoticeably award computer programmers a discretionary passage into your designs. The best antivirus programming will screen network traffic consistently for malware, channel advancement log records for indications of the sketchy way to deal with acting or significant length models, and oversee risk remediation limits.
Every gadget and programming thing utilized inside your structure’s association climate offers a plausible way in for engineers. Along these lines, all errands really should be kept alert with the latest and mixed computerized attackers from taking advantage of deficiencies to get to delicate information. Application security suggests the blend of staff, programming, and best practices you use to isolate issues and close openings in your security thought.
To see the weird way to deal with acting, the security support labor force requirements fan out an illustration of what is an ordinary way to deal with representing a given client’s clients, applications, and affiliation. Direct assessment of composing PC programs is wanted to assist with perceiving commonplace qualities of amazing ways to deal with acting, which can routinely be an indication that a security break has happened. By having an overwhelming vibe of every client’s baselines, MSPs could significantly more anytime rapidly spot issues and breaking point gambles.
Information catastrophe abhorrence.
Information debacle countering (DLP) advances are those that keep a connection’s representatives away from sharing critical affiliation data or touchy information — whether incidentally or with an incapacitated goal — outside the affiliation. DLP progressions can impede practices that could open information to agitators outside the frameframework’snization climate, for example, moving and downloading records, sending messages, or printing.
Dissipated repudiating of association avoidance.
Dissipated repudiating of association (DDoS) assaults is turning out to be constantly normal. They work by over-upsetting a relationship with unbalanced alliance demands that long term make the affiliation crash. A DDoS balance instrument cleans pushing toward traffic to get rid of nonlegitimate traffic that could mull over the affiliation and may incorporate an equipment machine that undertakings to channel through traffic before it appears at your firewalls.
Firewalls are not a generally ordinary plant some portion of an association’s ‘security model. They work as a gatekeeper between affiliation and the more noteworthy web. Firewalls channel moving nearer and, once in a while, dynamic traffic by separating information groups against predefined rules and plans, thus keeping gambles away from getting to the affiliation.
What are the standards of affiliation security?
There are three standards inside the chance of affiliation security — secret, validity, and transparency — which together are from time to time suggested with regards to the “CIA ternion.” An affiliation ought to be viewed as secure when it has every one of the three sections in play in the meantime.
Secret undertakings to keep delicate information protected and sequestered away from where it will overall be gotten to by the customary client.


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Is personalized health care. In a compelling presentation, Dr. Ralph Snyderman at Duke University lays out the case for moving from the current “find it, fix it” model of care to a “predict it, personalize it” model – a journey from understanding disease in the 20th century to understanding health, disease and complexity in the 21st.
This moves from the science of reductionism to the science of emergence: establishing baseline risk and environmental factors, using new tools (genomics, proteomics, systems biology, informatics) to predict and personalize potential problems, and intervene with wellness and disease management strategies before late-stage development and expensive treatment.
Not in the current fragmented “non-system” of care, however. Personalized health care will occur in the context of community-wide teams and an integrated care model. Some aspects of the current health reform law – medical homes, changes in reimbursement, health education and personal empowerment – may form the basis for a responsive, effective and efficient “system” in the future.
That’s the vision, at least. Those who continue to profit from the current state of affairs will look for ways to resist it.

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Having a child diagnosed with cancer comes as a devastating blow. Faced with a period of months and sometimes years of grueling treatment and an unknown future, the related emotional ups and downs are often referred to by families as like ‘being on a roller coaster’. LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity is a voluntary organisation which supports children in Wales who are receiving treatment for cancer and their families. Our primary aim is to ease the journey of the children and their families during the months, and in many cases years, of difficult and painful treatment. Practical and emotional support is provided by the LATCH funded Social Workers, together with trips and treats to keep the children’s spirits up. LATCH offers family accommodation within the hospital to avoid separation. Siblings can stay at weekends and during the school holidays. There is no charge to the families and LATCH fully maintains the accommodation to the highest standard. LATCH funds the purchase of medical equipment and a range of clinical projects aimed at making the lives of children more comfortable on the wards, at home and in the community. LATCH has no paid fundraisers and relies solely on the generosity of the public to support its work.
Every £1 is so valuable as we support children in Wales who are receiving treatment for cancer and their families.
LATCH offers family accommodation within the hospital to avoid separation.- Denise Henderson-LATCH


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What Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 is
Robinhood uses a glossy mobile interface and high-tech efficiencies to cut costs as well as pass the cost savings on users. Prices for supplies, choices as well as ETFs are all totally free to customers.
Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 For little accounts as well as cost-conscious newbies, this is a big plus that truly takes some of the stress off investing. Nevertheless, Robinhood's $0 compensations and user friendly mobile application are the key marketing factors and generally the entirety of what you'll ever before obtain out of this broker.
The extra and also minimalist experience winds up sensation shallow and insufficient to any capitalist that intends to do significant research, sophisticated planning or a lot of tasks aside from just scheduling a profession.
What Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 expenses
With Robinhood, there is no account minimum, no costs for supplies or ETFs, no fees for choices-- and also also a recently launched cryptocurrency marketplace for properties like bitcoin that allows no-cost trading.
But there are some charges to find out about. Robinhood aims to earn money somehow-- including charges connected with "leveraged" accounts. Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019
A leveraged account successfully attaches obtained money, and also the Robinhood Gold system allows customers to access purchasing power that is double their regular investment possibility-- for a rate. The prices is billed monthly at a flat rate, however generally is in the ballpark of a 5 to 6 percent yearly price. As an example, among the most affordable tiers of Robinhood Gold is $10 a month on an additional $2,000 in getting power, which annualizes to $120, or 6 percent.
That's tolerable when compared to various other brokers who bill similar or even greater quantities also for much larger accounts.
Robinhood additionally makes rate of interest on the balance of the cash people have transferred, and accumulations individual as well as profession data that it can then market to 3rd parties.
Robinhood is a free-trading application that's ideal for capitalists that want to trade stocks, choices, exchange-traded funds and also cryptocurrency without paying compensations or fees.
The service is cutting-edge, eliminating almost all prices that are commonly linked with investing. Yet as constantly, there's a tradeoff to free: Though Robinhood provides both web as well as mobile trading, the platforms are deliberately bare bones, and some financiers might locate the variety of tradable securities and account alternatives lacking.
Where Robinhood radiates
Compensations: This is apparent: What's better than free? Robinhood's commitment to offering 100% commission-free stock, choices, ETF and also cryptocurrency trades is remarkable, and also the savings for financiers who trade frequently is considerable. Besides, every buck you minimize commissions as well as fees is a buck included in your returns.
" New to spending? Discover much more about exactly how to purchase supplies.
Robinhood likewise seems devoted to maintaining various other financier prices low as well as took a huge step towards doing so by releasing Clearing up by Robinhood last year. The solution allows Robinhood to run on its very own clearing up system, which lowers most of the solution's account charges. As an example, broker-assisted phone trades that were formerly $10 are currently complimentary, and also bank turnaround charges were reduced to $9 from $30.
Account minimum: Robinhood doesn't have one, which indicates financiers can start right now. Certainly, in order to spend, you'll require sufficient to acquire the financial investment you have your eye on. (Like other brokers, Robinhood calls for a $2,000 minimum profile balance to open up a margin account. This is a Economic Industry Regulatory Authority guideline.).
Relieve of usage: If you're accustomed to utilizing a mobile phone-- and Robinhood's target individual base clearly is-- you'll find the sign-up and also account funding procedure quick as well as pain-free. All of it takes place within the application in a matter of mins, with just a couple of quick inquiries that gather your individual information, get in touch with details, Social Safety number and also suggests of moneying your account. The firm says accepted consumers are informed in much less than an hour, at which point they can launch financial institution transfers.
What Robinhood provides.
Robinhood is a pared down trading app for your smartphone-- and also very little more.
This is no tiny point, because mobile trading is significantly sought after and affordable execution is a significant and also. Yet if you're serious regarding spending and call for a degree of depth past just what a supply is trading at and a line chart of current rate motion, you're not going to locate it on Robinhood.
Robinhood makes use of instantaneous confirmation with many major banks, saving customers the headache of reporting micro-deposits to an account to validate information. Bank transfers of as much as $1,000 are readily available quickly for investing, as are profits of up to $1,000 from selling supplies. Deposits larger than $1,000 will take 4 to 5 organisation days to procedure. Individuals can establish up automated deposits on a once a week, biweekly, month-to-month or quarterly timetable.
Is Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 a excellent financial investment application?
Short response: It's a excellent application for very first time capitalists, who are ready to tackle the securities market.
Long solution: If you are beginning out for the very first time, like I did a month ago, you have actually found the very best area to begin. Have a look at Stock, M1 Money as well as Acorns if that matches you a lot more. All these applications are smartphone based spending for novices, with increasing degree of participation called for. Acorns need no mind participation (fully automated), Stash as well as M1 Financing requires some involvement, and Robinhood needs 100% participation. I don't see why someone would certainly attempt and also utilize all of it to see exactly how it exercises for them. In Robinhood you can trade greater than simply supplies, such as Cryptocurrencies as well as Stock Options.
After utilizing for over a year, below is the excellent and negative regarding this application:.
----- The Good:.
It's FREE! FREE! - Brokerages charge $5 or even more in commissions each time you buy a stock or supply option. This can be tough on those that have just a few hundred bucks readily available to invest. Robinhood costs ABSOLUTELY NO compensations for supply and also choice professions, so you get to spend what you can, and also maintain all you make. It is the only such application ever available that offer trading all these tools for 0 compensations.
It's lovely! The application is extremely made. I developed a trading account and also purchased my initial stock in much less than 5 minutes. It was super simple and also self informative.
It's growing large! The group at Robinhood Inc is constantly making every effort to boost user experience and also generate brand-new attributes. They intend to transform the entire monetary system over the following ten years. They intend to be at the center of this transformation. When I began in 2017, there was just stock trading however given that then we have Cryptocurrency as well as Options trading turned out, 2 major rollouts you can state. They likewise pay attention to their customers for comments as well as try to enhance the platform continuously. They additionally presented Robinhood Internet, an additional significant update.
----- The Bad:.
Restricted Info: You can not reliably do all your study inside the Robinhood application, it is difficult to make a educated decision with just the devices and also info available inside the application so you need to consider several sources prior to making buy and also offer choices. When trading options, a bulk of the vital information is hidden from the individual for simpleness and that can leave you making low-probability alternative professions that will likely shed cash.
Rate and also Dependability: The Robinhood system has actually been undependable more often than it must be. Nearly every other week I see problems in the application that shows unreliable information or downtime that will certainly prevent you from making dependable professions, so if you are trading big amounts of money in the 6 figures, you most likely ought to look elsewhere. With that kind of loan, you are better off paying $5 in commissions. I have likewise skilled problems with obtaining a fill on advanced alternative approaches however stock professions are extremely reliable as well as lightning quick.
No Phone Assistance: The Customer Service at Robinhood is type of special in the feeling that they don't have a contact number you can call them to obtain instant assistance. You have to send an email which is not recognized to be a quicker method of getting points settled. So if you have difficulty with the system, it is down or something and you require to shut something out, after that you feel being thrown under the bus. By the time you can arrange it out with their email client service, the trading day will be currently over. Unless you have huge resources in jeopardy, this should be completely fine?
Decision: Robinhood is a terrific application for beginners, you can obtain the feel of trading real stocks genuine cash without needing to pay payments, or be limited by any type of account minimum to open an account (you can start with just even $50). Someday you may succeed, and afterwards you can relocate on to larger, much better brokerage accounts.
Structured user interface: This could be a unfavorable, as the service doesn't use all the bells and also whistles of a common on-line stock broker. However for investors that recognize what they desire, the Robinhood platform is ample to swiftly implement trades. It sustains market orders, limit orders, quit restriction orders as well as stop orders.
Both the mobile and web systems additionally include a function called collections, which are supplies organized by field or category. Instances include business with female CEOs or firms in the show business. On web, collections are sortable and enable investors to compare supplies side-by-side.
Robinhood also lately presented a new tab bar at the bottom of the app, which provides fast access to portfolio worths, watch lists, transaction history and account declarations.
Robinhood Gold: Robinhood Gold uses capitalists the ability to trade on margin, also referred to as obtained loan. The opt-in solution carries a level monthly charge based upon margin-- or " acquiring power," as Robinhood calls it-- and account dimension.
I'm in a similar setting to you in both age and also profession, so I'm mosting likely to suggest what I have actually been doing.
You're 22, which suggests time gets on your side when it involves spending. If you're seeking to invest long-lasting, you ought to put your cash in a broad market index fund. Compound interest is incredible, and also in the long-term you'll defeat most proactively took care of mutual funds. Lead is a wonderful business with extremely reduced expenditure ratios given that their mutual funds track wide markets. They likewise have funds that target your retired life date that you can spend in. When it comes to spending, that's the technique that I have actually approached. I have both a retirement account and a individual financial investment account. I don't intend on taking the cash out of the pension until I retire as well as I'm mosting likely to be very thoughtful about withdrawing my loan from my investment account, only taking what I absolutely require-- with any luck in pursuit of an additional investment chance and not out of requirement.
Currently for the fun component! First ( as well as most notably), I do not expect to generate income off of trading. As a matter of fact, I'm prepared to lose a considerable section of the loan I'm trading. If specialist traders can not constantly beat the marketplace, do not think you'll have the ability to so easily. There's a good little luck involved, despite sufficient quantities of research study.
Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 Since I have actually gotten that out of the way, I wholehearted advise Robinhood if you're wanting to get your feet damp in trading. I put in just $500 as an preliminary fund as well as I'm permitting myself to purchase whatever I wish to based upon which business I believe are undervalued. I'm preparing on adding $50 a month. You 'd marvel exactly how the markets can impact your feelings despite the fact that you're getting as well as shedding the equivalent of a mug of coffee or a low-cost dish. I'm using Robinhood to educate myself the feeling roller coaster that is trading, in the hopes that I won't be negligent in the future. Offered this perspective, not having to pay for each profession is fantastic since I'm purchasing a share or more at once ( viewing as I don't have a large fund to leverage). Nevertheless, I will caution that you will certainly not obtain the full experience of trading given that you can't Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 sell and also trade easily due to the long hold. I want to approve this inconvenience to permit myself to experience trading with reasonably little danger.
New investors should be mindful that margin trading is dangerous. You're trading on money borrowed from the broker, which implies you can shed greater than you invest. (Here's even more on exactly how margin trading jobs.).
Boosted study offerings: Though Robinhood's offerings still fade in contrast to other brokers, the business has made strides to boost the devices as well as study available for consumers.
Robinhood supplies analyst rankings from Morningstar, an independent investment study company, along with listings of leading movers, incomes calendars and web links to incomes telephone calls. Candle holder graphes are now available on mobile, as well as the service resurfaces details from various other Robinhood customers in an Amazon-like style: Financiers can watch present prominent supplies, in addition to "People Likewise Acquired" and also " Rate Paid" (though " Rate Paid" is currently just on internet).
Where Robinhood fails.
Restricted safeties: Common funds as well as bonds aren't supported. Robinhood additionally does not have an automatic dividend reinvestment program, which means dividends are attributed to accounts as cash rather than reinvested in the safety and security that released them. The business has claimed it intends to supply this attribute in the future.
One account option: For spending, Robinhood sustains only individual taxed accounts ( typically called brokerage accounts; you can find out a lot more concerning these accounts here). For the majority of capitalists, investing with a taxable broker agent account should come only after they have spent 10% to 15% of their income for retirement in a tax-advantaged account like a 401( k) or IRA.
" Seeking a retired life account rather? See our summary of ideal IRA account companies.
Client assistance: Numerous brokerage firm customers understandably anticipate phone assistance, and they won't find it below-- Robinhood's client support is practically solely done with email. The company does not publish a telephone number. It does have a useful and efficient aid facility online, and the site is easy to navigate as well as clear.
Is Robinhood Verified Online Coupon Printable February 2019 right for you?
" Free" often just indicates the extra costs are hidden deep where you can not find them, at the very least not up until they appear as a shock enhancement to your account declaration. Robinhood is refreshing since the solution is genuinely free: You can trade without spending a dime in fees or compensations.
You'll provide up a few points in exchange-- namely innovative trading tools, remarkable research study, education and learning as well as the complete series of investment options-- but if limiting expenses is your No. 1 concern, Robinhood is a solid selection.

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“The song ‘Abba Father’, which is of the African gospel genre, is simply a song purposed for extolling the almighty God”
– Peter Israel
Peter Israel is an ardent lover of God, a podcaster, an eclectic gospel musician that writes and sings of the African and Western genre, music producer, writer, pianist, coach and minister. He’s also an associate initiative and home producer for ‘Potential Spark Gospel Music Talent Hunt’ and has got some singles under His bell.
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A fictional short story highlighting and addressing common Americanized misconceptions of Cuba
Originally Published April 28, 2019
Upon disembarking their cruise ship in Cuba, an American couple walks out of the port into the streets of Old Havana. Instantly, a swarm of Cubans approach the disembarking tourists attempting to sell tour packages, trinkets, and souvenirs. The American couple bypasses the crowd of Cuban tourist workers as they search for a taxi. Conveniently, multiple taxis are lined up right outside the port and the couple walks over to the closest taxi.
They make eye contact with one driver, a particularly rough looking experienced man appearing to be roughly 70 years old and they yell out to him, “Quiero la playa.” Recognizing the couple’s broken Spanish and Yankee accent, the taxi driver motions for them to get in.
On the drive to the beach the couple is meticulously observing their surroundings, commenting on their initial impressions of Cuba. Witnessing the abundance of old automobiles and pervasiveness of deteriorating and dilapidated buildings, they start comparing Cuba to other Caribbean islands they have visited before.
Sitting silently, the taxi driver carefully listens as the couple remarks how the people of other Caribbean islands spoke better English and the infrastructure surrounding the ports appeared more modernized. Eventually during the ongoing commentary of the husband and wife, one says to the other, “This place is so underdeveloped.” This comment captures the attention of the cab driver as he quickly replies, “What is development?”
The mention of underdevelopment begins an extensive philosophical dialogue between the taxi driver and American couple. As the conversation progresses, the taxi driver politely debates the couple as they echo common Americanized preconceptions of Cuba. Covering prevailing notions of an impoverished, repressed, and authoritarian Cuban society where chronic supply shortages and an economic brain drain exists, the taxi driver is able to counter these misperceived conceptions typically attributed to the ills of Cuban Socialism.
When the couple touches upon the Caribbean commonality of Cuba’s reliance on tourism and a distorted economic system where workers in the tourism industry earn more money than doctors, the taxi driver swiftly replies. Alluding to an American superiority complex where the Caribbean is often misrepresented as a collection of islands complacently designed to cater to American tourists, the taxi driver explains how Cuba does not place the tourism industry on a pedestal. Rather it is accepted by necessity with the hopes of using tourism revenue to diversify the economy and maintain certain levels of social expenditure.
Additionally, the taxi driver explains that even though he has a PHD in economics, he chooses to work in the tourism industry in order to financially support his two children who are both practicing doctors. Sacrificing his own academic career to earn more money driving a taxi allows his kids to continue to work in the medical field.
As the conversation shifts towards discussion of poverty, repression, and democracy, the taxi driver begins to compare Cuba with the United States. Reiterating and confirming the notion that Cuba is an impoverished country, the taxi driver characterizes Cubans as financially poor, but socially advanced.
Referencing the presence of free education and healthcare in Cuba, the taxi driver explains how for an impoverished nation Cuba scores exceptionally well on education indexes and health indicators comparing favorably with developed countries. Pointing towards the United States, the taxi driver acknowledges that financial security is far more omnipresent than in Cuba, but the ambition to attend higher education or the alarmingly high costs of medical treatment forces millions of Americans of modest means into debt annually.
Countering the taxi driver’s criticism of American society, the American couple begin to discuss democracy, the freedoms afforded to them by the United States Government and their right to vote. Fixating on the fact that Fidel Castro was an authoritarian ruler of Cuba for approximately a half century, the American couple advocates their pride in being able to vote for political leaders.
In response to this waving the flag of democracy, the taxi driver indicates how the concepts of American and Cuban citizenship are vastly different and the right to vote has never been firmly rooted in Cuban citizenship. He explains how Cuba transformed from a Spanish colony to a republic of the United States and before Fidel came to power, Cuba was ruled by a dictator. Addressing elements of repression in Cuba, the taxi driver details how he attributes Fidel’s episodes of authoritarian measures to political necessity as the Cuban Revolution existed under a constant state of siege mentality after being the first Latin American nation to defy attempted U.S. backed regime change.
Shifting his focus to the United States, the taxi driver comments on the fetishized imagination of purity with the U.S. system of democracy. Suggesting the existence of repression in the United States, the taxi driver implicates the plight of African Americans throughout U.S. history and modern day forms of racial oppression evident through the policing nature of the War on Drugs and the ensuing system of mass incarceration.
Critiquing the U.S. electoral system, the taxi driver pinpoints the domination of two corporately controlled political parties, the disproportionate population representation of the Senate, an Electoral College that supersedes the popular vote, and the voter disenfranchisement of millions of Americans particularly minorities.
Eventually, the conversation concludes as they arrive at the beach. Upon exiting the taxi and saying goodbye, both the American couple and the taxi driver head their separate ways while still reflecting on what just occurred. For certain this half hour philosophical debate did not cause the American couple to fully abandon their ethnocentric views that have been ingrained in them since elementary school.
However, through this interaction with the taxi driver perhaps they will begin to view other nations and societies with a slightly altered framework. Instead of instantly reaffirming Americanized preconceptions of foreign countries, they may take the time in the future to digest unfamiliar surroundings before rushing to conclusions. Perhaps they will no longer automatically attribute development with modernization and actually begin to explore the question of what truly is development.
The story of the Cuban taxi driver and American couple is simply a fictional parable highlighting diverging views of the Cuban Revolution. The American couple symbolizes the majority of Americans who fail to question mainstream media narratives in the United States especially when it comes to foreign policy. By failing to question everything they see and hear it results in replication of the same language, thus producing the common narrative of Fidel being an authoritarian dictator and the economic struggles of Cuba being solely attributed to the ills of socialism.
In the fictional parable, the Cuban taxi driver represents a distinct segment of the Cuban population. Given his age being in the 70s, the Cuban taxi driver symbolizes the generation of Cubans who were alive before the Cuban Revolution and have remained in Cuba till the present day. The Cuban taxi driver represents the most ardent supporters of the Cuban Revolution. This segment of the population knows what life was like before Fidel and benefited greatly from the social policies of the early years of the revolution.
Additionally, their years of formal education coincided with the revamped education system of the Cuban Revolution. Therefore, the Cuban taxi driver uses similar talking points as the Cuban Government when defending the revolution. For instance taking pride in free education and healthcare and deflecting questions about repression within Cuban society by pointing towards the treatment of African Americans in the United States.
Understanding the current state of the Cuban Revolution is feasible only by acknowledging how global events have impacted the revolution. For a proper analysis, five distinctive periods of Cuban history need to be articulated. Starting with the colonial history from the transition of Spanish colony to Republic of the United States, centuries of colonialism planted the seeds for a nationalistic revolution.
Upon the triumph of the Cuban Revolution till the end of the 1960s represents the period of greatest revolutionary euphoria as Cuban society underwent radical transformations and the external global political environment appeared promising with the Third World Movement and the decolonization of Africa. During the time period of 1970-1989, Cuba increased their trade relationships with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe resulting in stable growth, but maintaining a dependence on the export of sugar.
The time period of 1990-2000 covers the economic crisis known as the Special Period following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the recovery effort, which consisted of radical economic changes. Lastly, we have the time period of 2001 till the present day. Throughout this time frame there is the emergence of growing economic possibilities with the Pink Tide Movement in Latin America and rapprochement with the United States under the Obama administration. However, new developments in most recent years reversed once possible economic opportunities with the recession of the Pink Tide, Venezuela’s economic crisis, and the Trump Administration breaking away from rapprochement and implementing further economic sanctions.
Thorough research of each distinctive time period reveals the Cuban Revolution’s economic motives and how they evolved within the changing global political and economic landscape. From the highly ambitious early phase of the Cuban Revolution where a complete social engineering of Cuban society both economically and socially was pursued, to the current Cuban economic state consisting of slight market reforms with Cuban characteristics, one ultimate objective has been maintained.
Economic sovereignty remains the fundamental pillar of the Cuban Revolution even as the changing global landscape has caused Cuba to evolve over time. As developing nations around the world have succumbed to economic policy prescriptions advocated by the western world allowing for increased globalization and sacrificing economic sovereignty, Cuba remains a defiant force continuing to pursue an alternative path of development. Precisely, the attempt to redefine development is the story of Cuba


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Said I: Who are you Said she: Who are you
This ought to be two poems, side by side, reflecting one another, but blogger won't allow me to improve its appearance here (grr!).
sweet, joyous stranger? who looks on me
Who stares back at me, here from coolness and water?
a mirror of persuasion? This morning, more than most
Where did you come from? she is her father’s daughter of time and space,
Were you born on light in silver dawn? she is ready now to hear the truth and
She who pushes soft tresses back, take off her face of heaven…for she
with hands like holy, waxen flax is older. The voice in her eyes grows
and dresses here each day, ever colder as she marches with the
with such life-consuming courage soldiers of life. She has known the cuts
and fire of several knives, and she has survived –
that it eats her blushing face? ever still as she was. Ever just
Will you not take your place as wonderful to look at, and ever plagued by
in darkness demon cats, who brought her chains long ago
and bliss and fed her grains of sand. They shattered her
as you belong with those cherry-lips, dreams and plans of fairy-castles;
my devil? And stop, and taught her just one thing -
teasing my escape? she could sing of freedom aloud,
Brush those glorious clouds yet throb with the wounds of battle,
from your nape for the clouds would always
and smile, child – be there
I’d give anything to hide
to be so free. her chafing, iron shackles.


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With age comes the liberation from many responsibilities, yet it also brings the susceptibility to various chronic diseases. Among these concerns, diabetes and high blood pressure stand out as the most prevalent issues affecting the elderly.
Blood pressure, the force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels, is measured using two numbers. The first number represents the pressure during the heart’s pumping phase (systolic pressure), while the second number indicates the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats (diastolic pressure). Typically, the diastolic pressure is lower than the systolic pressure.
Blood Pressure Readings for Seniors:
What qualifies as high blood pressure? For an average person, a normal blood pressure reading is 120/80. Readings between 121-139/80-89 fall into the prehypertension range. Any reading of 140/90 or above is considered high blood pressure or hypertension.
However, a slightly elevated range (140-150/90-96) is still acceptable for older adults. This allowance is due to the natural stiffening of blood vessels with age, necessitating higher blood pressure to ensure adequate blood supply to vital organs, particularly the heart and brain.
Consequences of high blood pressure can be severe, potentially causing fatal damage to the brain, heart, or kidneys. Often, individuals are unaware of their high blood pressure until significant complications arise. This is why high blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer.”
Blood Pressure Chart for Seniors:
High blood pressure poses serious risks, including the potential for the optical nerve to burst, leading to blindness, and the arteries in the brain, legs, kidneys, and heart bulging, which can result in a stroke or heart attack.
Several factors contribute to high blood pressure in old age, such as being overweight, side effects of medication, genetic predisposition, prehypertension, diabetes, a sedentary lifestyle, and stress. In many cases, the exact cause may remain unknown.
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is also a significant medical concern requiring intervention. Common signs of low blood pressure, like blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, and fainting, should not be ignored, as they may lead to complications if left untreated. – Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Managing high blood pressure in old age involves adopting a healthy lifestyle. Positive changes include:
- Following a low-sodium diet
- Consuming fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products
- Maintaining an ideal weight
- Engaging in at least 30 minutes of daily exercise
- Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake
- Increasing water intake to 2 liters
- Managing stress through activities like yoga or meditation
Normal Blood Pressure for Seniors:
Regular monitoring of blood pressure and consistent medication adherence are crucial. High blood pressure is a chronic condition that requires lifelong medication. It’s essential to:
- Avoid skipping doses
- Take medicines at the same time every day
- Refrain from reducing or skipping doses, as these habits may have adverse consequences.
Remember, taking preventive measures today can save you from serious health complications in the future.
At Devoted Home Care, we understand the unique health challenges that come with aging. Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized care that addresses the specific needs of seniors dealing with hypertension. We believe in empowering our elderly clients to lead fulfilling lives by managing their blood pressure effectively.
If you or your loved one requires support in navigating the complexities of high blood pressure in old age, trust Devoted Home Care to be your compassionate partner. Our experienced caregivers not only assist with medication adherence and monitoring but also promote a holistic approach to well-being through tailored lifestyle adjustments.


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By Diana Wanamaker
Old emotional hurts are like a once remembered book on a shelf. Tucked away very neatly somewhere, collecting dust, no worries or cares that it is there. Often forgetting you even have it. It may sit there for years on end with no awakening to be read again. But safely sitting there, having once served a higher purpose.
Then something happens one day. A very big breeze comes along and blows the dust off that very book. Throws it out of it’s neatly tucked place, and down to the floor it falls, directly at your feet.
You then know, you must, once again, pick it up and revisit the pages of it’s story. No matter what it brings, there is still more to be learned from reading this old book.
Thru the turmoils of ‘something happened’, it offers yet another opportunity to heal the wounds of the past, so once again you may place the well used book back on the shelf. Maybe forever, maybe till again it is time to revisit it.
Then maybe one day it become’s a rebound book, with a bright, shiny cover, and a collector’s piece to be admired for all that it endured and all that was gained, from all the visits to the pages of this tattered book.
Copyright January 28, 2015. All Rights Reserved

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In 11 short stories, Nahal Suzanne Jamir debuts as a fiction author of great strength. Jamir presents male and female, adult and child narrators with diverse voices. Her characters are immigrants and their children or unspecified Americans. When the narrator of the first story insists, "I listen to the world, I really do," we do not doubt it, although there's a touch of the surreal in each of Jamir's stories. Her surreal, however, is closer to a near-real expression of the absurd or dislocating, and her deft handling of the fine line between the two marks this collection as original and rare. Imagine Persian folktales retold as prosaic bar jokes: a hundred birds walk into a bar. Or deadpan professors who believe they are Norse gods. Or a new species of monkey jumping up out of a newspaper to help a sleep-deprived father save his daughter. The effect is surprising and yet convincing — we are seeing the world through decidedly new, focused and multiple lenses in Jamir's writing.
Each story contains terrific lines, the mark of Jamir's poetic strength. A paragraph that starts, "Genetics of suicide, if laid out on a plate, are like a fancy meal at the steakhouse," ends with, "Mountains and mutations. Separate but luminous," giving depth and strangeness to a story of a young single mother using DNA testing to determine her son's paternity. This same narrator, working the midnight shift at a gas station, has just discovered what we suspect will become her mantra when she vows to "start living for real" only to watch a TV show that tells her, "The light of the stars are dead." Dozens of such crushing and oddly beautiful moments compose these stories.
Jamir's prose has incredible rhythm, as well, building long lines to short as the intensity of her stories rises, peaks and diminishes. "In Perfect English" gives us a woman's sudden last moments with language contracting to tight, short sentences as she lets go of life bit by bit. In a story about a professor, the tale is footnoted to humorous effect in perfect academic-ese. The title story, which ends the collection, reveals an immigrant perspective of story as mountain and listener in the center.
While each story in the collection stands on its own, there are common threads: both male and female narrators negotiate raising children alone, and adult children struggle with parents whose values arose in other worlds. Suicides and mental illness are a large part of these stories, but in how they influence survivors rather than in attempting a portrait of unfathomable mental states. Perhaps this is Jamir's prime accomplishment, creating stories in which we equate terrible loss with a kind of creative liberation, the gift those who survive unpack in near-real moments that help them understand the edge their loved ones crossed.
Heid E. Erdrich is a poet and writer in Minneapolis.


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Aug 18 Update
Incident: Okanogan Complex Wildfire
Okanogan Complex Fire Update
August 18, 2015 – 11 amFire Information: (509) 723-0813 Email: email@example.com Website: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4534/ Washington Incident Management Team 2, Nathan Rabe, IC, assumed command of the Okanogan Complex on Monday, August 17, 2015. The Okanogan Complex consists of five fires listed below, all lightning caused except for Nine Mile fire. An additional four fires, all very small and all contained are part of the complex. Lime Belt fire is 3,823 acres, located 3 miles northeast of Conconully. This fire is burning in grass and scattered timber. It is of concern due to the proximity to Conconully. The fire grew on the east side on Monday, and today firefighters will be working to contain that growth. There are 127 firefighters on the fire. Even though the fire grew, additional fire line has been completed around a portion of the fire. Blue Lake fire is 843 acres, located 6 miles northeast of Conconully. This fire is burning in steep rugged terrain in timber and grass. The fire stayed south of Pine Creek Road but did grow in size. Yesterday, some additional fire line was built. Approximately 43 firefighters are on this fire. Tunk Block fire is 2,744 acres, located 4 miles northeast of Riverside. Burning in timber with grass understory, it has also grown. There are 68 firefighters on the fire. The three fires above will have help from engines that are due to arrive today. In addition, firefighting efforts will be assisted by helicopters that have been assigned to the fires. Beaver Lake fire is 723 acres, located 15 miles west of Omak. There is a small group of firefighters that are looking at access points, clearing indirect fire line and containing spot fires. Nine Mile fire is 4,704 acres, human caused and under investigation, located 5 miles east of Oroville and is 80 percent contained. It is staffed with minimal resources, and with assistance from Okanogan Fire District 11, they will patrol the area and continue to check on the fire. Fire webpage: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4517/ These fires are all minimally staffed, however progress was made on all the fires, despite the lack of firefighting resources. Work will continue to establish fire lines along fire flanks and to support indirect fire line construction. The emphasis will continue to be to protect life, communities and infrastructure. Closure and Evacuation Information. The Sinlahekin road is closed from the Upper Conconully reservoir to Fish Lake. The Tunk Creek road is closed from the Keystone road to the Chewiliken road. Forest Service Road 42 is closed from outside Conconully to Loup Loup Pass. Weather. Today will be warmer and slightly drier, a trend that will continue through Wednesday. Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 2 (WA IMT2) would like to thank the public for their support during these fires. Fire danger remains extremely high across the state. Be sure to check your fire agencies for local restrictions, forest and state closures.


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By Faith Nyasuguta
Google has revealed that it will invest some $1 billion in the next five years to ensure faster and more affordable internet access and support entrepreneurship across Africa.
Presently, internet reliability is a major issue in Africa with a third of the continent’s 1.3 billion population connected to broadband, according to the World Bank.
Despite that, Google says that Africa, which has over 50 per cent of its population below 18 years, is a promising market.
Google and Alphabet boss, Sundar Pichai said that “huge strides” have been made in recent years, yet more work is required to make “internet accessible, affordable and useful for every African”.
The investment by Google is set to aid digital transformation by ensuring boosted connectivity and access, he revealed in a statement.
The funds will be channeled towards infrastructure development inclusive of the Equiano subsea cable set to connect South Africa, Namibia, Nigeria, and St Helena with Europe among others.
The fresh deal expands Google’s pledge made public four years ago to coach about 10 million young Africans and small-scale businesses in digital skills.
“I am of the firm belief that no one is better placed to solve Africa’s biggest problems than Africa’s young developers and startup founders,” Google Africa’s managing director Nitin Gajria said.
Similarly, internet access is thwarted by the affordability of smartphones.
Google affirmed that it will partner with Kenya’s telecoms giant Safaricom to launch affordable Android smartphones for first-time users.
The project will later be rolled out across Africa with other carriers such as Airtel, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom.

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