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Although the world of work is, in a constant state of flux at any given time, the Government has predicted that it is the changing age profile of the workforce that will provide the most significant development in the UK labour market in the coming years. Note that a third of workers will be over 50 by 2020 and, within another 20 years, almost a quarter of the population will be aged 65 or over. With this in mind, a lot of businesses around the UK are currently prepping for this scenario...
The 'younger old' already walk among us. Au fait with social media and the smart phone, the older generation can hold their own in much more youthful environments than the generation that passed before them - and that includes the office. The digital age we live in, which dominates the commercial world, is no longer the preserve of the young and many workplaces are already embracing a mixed labour force to reflect this state of play.
An ageing workforce isn't such big news. After all, It's been mooted for some time that people should expect to work up to and beyond the accepted age of retirement. General life expectancy is increasing and individuals are now faced with far lengthier periods of retirement, with proportionally less pension provision.
Workers are currently more likely to be encouraged to stay in the labour market while employers, equally, are being primed to value and encourage their older members of staff by making their work feasible and offering a greater degree of flexibility.
Recent legislation has been established to ensure that employers can't dismiss workers on the grounds of age - a practice more evident in particular sectors, with even the BBC being called to account in a couple of high profile cases. Welcome to most, the new legislation is further proof of the changes that are afoot.
Changing the dynamic of the workforce and retaining and employing older faces is, of course, driven, in the main, by economics. Working later in life is becoming a necessity to many.
We live in a throwaway society and continue to be avid consumers until we die; our children stay at home longer and / or need help getting on the housing ladder; we have to pay for further education for our young or supplement their cost of living in some way and pensions funds are shrinking. Realistically, there's not much choice. There are already many who have to work beyond retirement age and this pattern is set to continue.
It's not just a one-sided requirement either. The rest of society needs older people to work longer. If more young people engage with higher education, there will be a gap and the pension contributions of the workforce will drop without older people to help out. Similarly, the increasing life expectancy age means that there is more pressure on those of working age to support retirees. Having a population that works until it's older reduces the burden for everyone.
And, of course, there are the added benefits to consider when we open the doors to an older workforce and create a more blended working place. It's the older workers that can set the tone and provide the example. They are usually more loyal and reliable in the main and they also have precious knowledge. They are more likely to know the business better than you are and will certainly give those fresh out of higher education a run for their money whatever their qualifications are.
Age and experience often trump education; the best outcome would be to engage a good mix of both in order to dish up a whole new productive vibe.

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Contemporary Christian Music legend and Grammy award winning song writer and producer, Chris Christian, is now featured in the heart-warming book, a Grandmother’s Prayer. This book highlights how his Grandmothers prayers helped guide him is his amazing life story working with some of the most famous singers of all times such as Elvis Presley, Wayne Newton, Amy Grant, Olivia Newton John, BJ Thomas and many more.
The Kingstone Bible is the most complete graphic adaptation of the Bible ever done. This graphic Bible trilogy contains all 66 books of the Bible, is over 2000 pages in length and consists of over 10,000 art panels.
It is said that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. This fashionable adornment inspires as a modern reminder of faith, goodness and a cultivation of trust. Faith looks forward and knows that nothing is impossible to those who believe.
My Shining Hour, is a collection of deeply personal original songs of faith, alongside stirring renditions of “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art,” Elvis Presley’s “Crying in the Chapel” and Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.”

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Sometimes I'll hear a song while watching a movie, and then later when I look at the movie's soundtrack, I find out the song isn't on the soundtrack. Why are songs in a movie sometimes left off the movie's soundtrack?
As an example, the movie American Wedding had a scene with Stifler in a dance-off. During that scene, they played Michael Sembello's "Maniac", Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven Is a Place on Earth", Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", Bananarama's "Venus", and Duran Duran's "The Reflex". That was arguably the best scene of the movie, and yet none of those songs appear on the movie's soundtrack. The soundtrack was only 60 minutes in length, and since a CD can fit about 80 minutes of music, they could have squeezed most or all of those songs onto the soundtrack.

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After a full, extremely tiring year, we decided to take a long, far away holiday, where to relax, make a sun batch and sleep a lot.
The period in which we could do this was late September or April-May.
With a baby after us and with an extra season period, we have exhausted the options to find a beautiful location in Europe, where we can make a sun batch and a bath in a sea or ocean with beautiful and warm waves. And so, slowly, after long searches, I came across an exotic, warm and welcoming destination, somewhere off the Atlantic Ocean, on a volcanic island: Tenerife!
After a fairly long flight (7 hours without a stopover) we arrived in Tenerife Norte. Tired ,with the luggages and all the toys after us, we got out of the airport and we were amazed by the beauty of the island. The temperature in the North is 10 degrees lower than in the South, where are the resorts and tourist attractions and we got scared a little at first, thinking that we would spend our holiday wearing autumn outfits.
We rented a car and heading south, we felt the warm sunshine and the perfect holiday atmosphere, where the ocean breeze felt everywhere.
We booked an apartment in a resort, Beverly Hills, in Los Cristianos, which was perfect for us and our friends (who were joining us). The resort was a 5-minute drive from the Los Cristianos beach, with 2 swimming pools, restaurants, a children’s playground, a fitness room. The apartment we chose had a wonderful ocean view and everything we need for a perfect holiday in the family!
The island is perfect for couples, families, elderls, and even for water sports enthusiasts (on the beach of El Medano we saw a lot of kaiters playing with the winds and with the strong ocean waves). Tenerife has plenty of beautiful beaches, and I personally loved Los Duques Beach. What was more special at this beach? The fine, golden sand from Africa, the wooden sunbeds and the big straw umbrellas , all this landscape inspires romance and tranquility. (Most of the beaches have black, fine sand due to the volcanic rock).
We visited a lot of beautiful places, from water fun parks (2 on the island) to animal parks, here I discovered 3 (Loro Park, Jungle Park and Monkey Park). For children, everything is very well organized, each mall, restaurant or park, has a playground for them, so we all enjoy the holiday and each have activities appropiate to the age.
A one day trip to the El Teide volcano is a great opportunity to see the prints of nature on this island, volcanic formations and its rocks in special colors and shapes. Masca Village was also an exciting destination. Hidden among the mountains, it was a true challenge to get there. A narrow, serpentine road on the edge of the mountain, where there were not two cars in different directions at the same time, left me a little airless, a few times. Also on the right was the abyss and the descent was extremely steep. However, the sight and adrenaline of the trip made all the money and my whole sense of empty stomach .
There were restaurants everywhere, but I could not recommend one expressly, because I ate “honest” as a friend would say, but nothing to be out of the ordinary or to impress my taste buds. To be honest, we did not even walk with a local man, who would show us all the good places, only know by them.
The island is exempt from taxes and any cosmetic products, sunglasses, watches and other beauties like that, I found them at very good prices and what can I say, it was a delight.
If you want a holiday to relax and load yourself with beautiful energies, I recommend Tenerife, no matter if you choose to go with your children, your boyfriend or your friends.
For me it was one of the most beautiful holidays with the baby. I would come back anytime to take the pulse of the volcanic island and to feel that warm, sweeping, ocean air.

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According to the report, the global structural adhesives industry was estimated at $14.3 billion in 2020, and is anticipated to hit $27.9 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% from 2021 to 2030.
Drivers, restraints, and opportunities-
Rise in investment in the building & construction sectors, surge in expenditure in aerospace, and growth in the automotive sector drive the growth of the global Structural Adhesives Industry. On the other hand, environmental and health concerns associated with the use of structural adhesives impede the growth to some extent. Nevertheless, sustainable structural adhesives and lightweight structural adhesives are projected to pave the way for lucrative opportunities in the future.
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- The dependence on Structural Adhesives Industry in the automotive, aerospace, energy, and other industries led to decline in demand as the end using sectors were instructed to be suspended.
- Nevertheless, the global situation is reviving at a slow & steady pace, and the market is expected to recoup soon.
The metal segment to dominate by 2030-
By substrate, the metal segment contributed to nearly one-third of the total market share in 2020 and is expected to lead the trail by the end of 2030. Use of structural adhesives for bonding of metal substrates has numerous benefits such as strength, durability, reduces surface preparation technique before bonding, and improved aesthetic look as there is no need for welds or rivets. This drive the growth of the market. However, the composite segment is expected cite the fastest CAGR of 7.6% from 2021 to 2030, owing to the fact that composite materials are widely used in marine, wind, building & construction, and transportation sectors.
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The water-based segment to maintain the dominant share-
Based on product type, the water-based segment accounted for more than half of the total market revenue in 2020 and is projected to retain its dominance by 2030. The segment would also manifest the fastest CAGR of 7.2% throughout the forecast period. The key market trend is the adhesion of marine boards made up of mineral wool to plateworks in military ships that is carried out with the use of water-based structural adhesive. This propel the growth of the market.
Asia-Pacific, followed by North America garnered the major share in 2020-
Based on region, Asia-Pacific, followed by North America, held the major share in 2020, garnering more than two-fifths of the global market. The market across this regions is also anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 7.8% from 2021 to 2030. Structural adhesives possess various significant properties such as high bonding strength, chemical and thermal stability, uniform stress distribution, high load-bearing capacity, and others. In addition, the utilization of structural adhesives in sectors, such as electronics, automobiles, aerospace, building & construction, and others, is the major key market trend behind the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Market Players-
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- H.B. Fuller
- Henkel Ag & Co. KGAA
- Huntsman Corporation (HUN)
- Lord Corporation
- Scott Bader Co.
- Sika AG
- The 3M Company
- Uniseal Inc.


Burlington, Vt. - The Burlington Electric Department announced that it is partnering with Freedom Nissan to offer a $10,000 rebate to Burlington Electric customers who purchase a 2017 Nissan Leafe electric vehicle (EV) between July 1 and September 30.
"Coupled with Burlington Electric's $1,200 EV rebate program and a federal tax credit, our partnership with Freedom Nissan offers one more significant incentive for our customers to make the switch from fossil fuel burning cars to electric vehicles," said Burlington Electric General Manager Neale Lunderville.
Burlington Electric has an ongoing rebate incentive program in which their customers can receive a $1,200 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new EV and a $600 rebate on the purchase or rebate of a new plug-in hybrid EV with an electric range of 20 or more miles.
"Mobile sources, primarily motor vehicles, are the largest cause of air pollutants in Vermont, making up 46 percent of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. Burlington Electric’s partnership with Freedom Nissan, allowing customers to purchase a Leaf at $10,000 below MSRP, will help increase the number of zero-emission vehicles on the road, thereby taking a critical step towards reducing our state’s air pollution and dependence on petroleum,” said Abby Bleything, Vermont Clean Cities Coordinator.
Burlington Electric has installed 13 EV charging stations, a total of 24 charging ports, around the city, including in the Marketplace and Cherry Street parking garages and on Main Street near City Hall.
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Nestlé Waters has teamed up with Danone and US startup Origin Materials to develop a PET plastic bottle made from 100% renewable and sustainable biomass materials.
Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, is one of the most commonly-used plastics in the polyester category.
The new-and-improved bottle will use biomass feedstocks, such as previously used-cardboard or sawdust, that won't consume resources or land meant for food production.
The project, dubbed the NaturALL Bottle Alliance, is a milestone for the sector.
The partners have pledged to use 75% bio-based material in PET bottles by 2020, and 95% by 2022. Currently, the technology exists to make only 30% of PET bottles out of bio-based materials.
The group said it will strive to make the new technology available to the food and beverage industry as a whole.
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Alana's publishing credits include Literary Orphans, Modern Loss, League for Innovation Literary Competition.
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Toronto salsa dance studios specialize in providing lessons of salsa, bachata, cha-cha and other popular dance styles. Their staff mainly includes talented teachers and winners of local and country level competitions. If you want to find out their contacts, classes schedules and prices - browse these web resources.
SalsaPower.com - The largest salsa website on the internet
Salsa dance events and worldwide salsa dancing news.
Our salsa dance lessons are where you #belong. Let loose, meet new people, and just have fun! Every class is a party and you're invited.
Adult dance lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio Yorkville in Toronto. Over 22 styles of Ballroom & Latin Dance lessons, dance classes and practice parties for singles and couples. No partner needed.
Salsa dance news and entertainment
Joy of Dance Centre is a dance studio in Toronto offering the very best in Adult, Kids and Teen dance classes and private lessons in a friendly environment.
Events including Streetfests, Rib Fests, Music Festivals, Film Festivals, FREE outdoor movies and concerts, farmers markets and more, happening this year
Be part of Toronto's most vibrant and welcoming dance community.
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Toronto professional salsa dancing lessons school. World Champions Dance Instructors. Latin dance styles classes, Private Dance Studio, Group Dance Lessons
Directed by multi-times National Salsa & Bachata Champion, Tania Wong, Dance ConneXion offers fun Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Ballet, Hip Hop classes and more!
One of the best Latin dance schools in the GTA! Our group sessions are the perfect place to take a class, learn to dance and meet new friends. We offer many Latin based classes like Ballet Cubano & Latin Heels. Check our Salsa, Bachata & Mambo schedu...
Salsa Classes in NYC. New York's original salsa school. Salsa classes for all level students. Private salsa classes and group salsa classes all over NYC or online.
North Toronto Karate School provides a positive work-out atmosphere that also teaches you practical skills; a place where you and your children can take karate-do classes.
Driving Lessons Toronto, Driving School Toronto, Driving Schools Toronto, Triumph Academy provides the best quality services of driving and beginner car owner knowledge Courses in Toronto. With us, you will enjoy highest quality services
Learning to drive made easy. Best Driving School in Toronto. My instructor Saleem is patient and easy to talk to. I think it's really important to find an instructor you're happy with. Thanks again Saleem you’re instructing works for me and...

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Security and Risk Assessment in the Cloud
Fears about the data security that cloud service providers offer is a primary reason many organizations haven't fully adopted cloud services. Key issues include data storage, data replication, integrity verification, access control, risk assessment, and secure query processing.
S. K. Madria, "Security and Risk Assessment in the Cloud," Computer, vol. 49, no. 9, pp. 110 - 113, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Sep 2016.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2016.280
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Lockheed Martin officials are preparing a pair of Sikorsky-built HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) for flight tests at the facility’s West Palm Beach site in Florida.
“Having these initial HH-60W helicopters in West Palm Beach for flight test is an exciting time for the Sikorsky team,” Greg Hames, Sikorsky’s Combat Rescue Helicopter program director, said. “It is the first step toward a low rate initial production decision later this year, which will allow Sikorsky to provide a constant production flow of aircraft to the warfighter. This is the point in the program when Sikorsky begins providing new aircraft into the warfighters’ hands, initiating transition to the vastly more capable and reliable HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter.”
The Air Force-bound aircraft were transported late last year to West Palm Beach following final assembly at Sikorsky’s facility in Stratford, Conn., adding the aircraft test readiness review was completed in October 2018 and the CRH HH-60W flight test team is currently preparing both aircraft for flight by conducting final installation of instrumentation and ground run testing.
“Our team is working every day to build and deliver a superior quality helicopter to the U.S. Air Force for this critical mission,” Hames said. “Both Sikorsky and the Air Force remain committed to achieving a low rate initial production decision this year and getting this much-needed aircraft to our airmen and women out in the field.”


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It has been a while since Arizona Cardinals fans have heard about what is going on with former starting quarterback Jake Plummer. He is apparently dabbling into some acting.
According to 3 Down Nation, a site dedicated to the Canadian Football League, Plummer will star in the movie “Kick,” which will be about a CFL team.
He will play as the veteran quarterback of the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
“It won’t be too hard to put on shoulder pads and get made up to look like that old, torn-up vet and go in there and spit some knowledge on the team,” said Plummer. “I don’t think it’s going to be a far stretch for me to act it out and get it done.”
Plummer was a star at Arizona State and was drafted by the Cardinals in the second round in 1997. He was their starting quarterback from the middle of his rookie season through 2002. He led the Cardinals to their first playoff appearance and victory after moving to Arizona.

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What are the health benefits of green tea
Herbal Green Tea is currently already popular and widely consumed by people who care about health because the health benefits of green tea is believed to be reliable and very useful for health.
To know the health benefits of green teavaries depending on the basic materials used to make them.
The basic ingredients of herbal green tea in general, different from the tea containing tea leaves from plants but herbal tea is usually made of herb flowers, leaves, seeds, roots or dried fruit and is available with a variety of scent like the smell of citrus, jasmine and other scent.
Why many people say the benefits of green tea is very good for fitness ?
To consume herbal teas should be drunk in hot or warm conditions by boiling the tea first, and not just pour boiling hot water because the boiling substances contained in the herbal tea can dissolve properly so it can burn fat and provide energy for both the stamina of the body.
In countries of Asia, especially in china, tea drinking habits has been started since 3000 years ago.
In fact, history records that the china are the countries of the earliest to find and use
china therefore obtained the nickname as the “Land of Tea Water.”
Herbal green tea is derived from the genus camellia sinensis o ktunze where the leaves, seeds and roots can be used as a medicinal food.
The results of this green tea extract contains 20-30% polyphenols compounds that have benefited for health :
- Anti-virus and anti-bacterial
- Is a natural antioxidant to slow aging and verifiable
- Increase the amount of beneficial flora in the gut so thats very good for the digestive metabolism
- Lower cholesterol levels in blood
- Preventing diabetes, obesity and hypertension
China people usually consume tea with a special blend by mixing other herbs to get a lot of properties such as dispensing tea mixed views Jiaou Gu Lan
Jiao Gu Lan or better known by name of gynostemma pentapillum that thrives in the mountains of Shen Nong is the fruit of the gourd family Lobar regular bi-blended with tea.
In medichine of china Jiao Gu Lan has a cooling effect to the heat in and pulled out the poison / detoxifikas
Its content and form gypenosida ginsenosida. Vitamins and amino acids have other benefits such as regulate blood pressure, slow the aging process, improve tolerance to hypoxia and can also increase the body’s immune system.
You will not be enough to read without getting used to drink green tea to find out the health benefits of green tea

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And speaking of the iPhone, there have been rumors again about what the next iPhone 12 would look like just a few weeks after the new iPhone 11 Series were released.
The new redesigned smartphone according to Ben Geskin shows the device’s new exotic design and of course two models, the iPhone 12 Pro and the 12 Pro Max which both have a 5.4-inch display and 6.7-inch display respectively unlike the current models with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch display.
With the render, there seems to be no notch any longer on the iPhone 12 and the rear camera housing seems to be the same as the current models unlike the previous renders which suggested they would be flat.
Geskin sent out a tweet on the 26th of September that one of the iPhone prototypes has a massive 6.7-inch display, Face ID and also the TrueDepth camera which is placed within the top bezel of the display which means no pop-up camera or hole-punch.
His renders also take into account the predications from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who claimed the iPhone 2020 models would have a squarer edge, like the iPhone 4.
The Apple iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max aren’t due to be announced until September 2020 and we will no doubt see multiple rumours, leaks and renders over the next 12 months claiming to know what the devices might offer.
Apple is known to be notorious about not wanting to really change it’s devices overtime. For example, the current iPhone 11 Series’ selling point seems to be it’s camera rearrangement which is why the back is what Apple puts as the cover of the casing. So the no-notch design might be the next selling point maybe with 5G integration…Who know. Who cares. I certainly do not.


HP Pavilion dm1-4170us is a 11.6-inch laptop outfitted with a 1.4 GHz Intel Core i3-2367M A110 Processor, 4GB SDRAM RAM, and 500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive. The laptop highlights a 11.6″ HD BrightView LED-Backlit Display at 1366 x 768 Native Resolution, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 with up to 1696MB shared memory.
The HP Pavilion dm1-4170us laptop also comes with HP TrueVision HD Webcam, Beats Audio, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Digital Media Reader, and 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery for up to 10 hours of life. The laptop is running on Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) operating system. You see, such a configuration is good enough for our daily use, people are very happy with it.
Of course, the HP Pavilion dm1-4170us has become a hot selling laptop on Amazon, more and more people are choosing it, so I think I'd better share it with you guys today.
As a well-configured 11.6″ HP laptop, the dm1-4170us is ideal for both students and travelers, especially business travelers, you can take it anywhere with you, it weighs just 3.53 lbs and is about 1-inch slim, which makes it easy to carry, so you'll never miss a thing during the journey.
You can make video chat in low-light environments using the integrated HP TrueVision HD webcam, plus transfer photos from a memory card to your PC using the digital media reader. I believe you guys will like this laptop too.
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4 new landscapes @ Roberts Gallery
This a quick post to share these new pieces that have just gone out the door to their new digs on Yonge St. over at Roberts Gallery, where you can find my work for reals from now on.
Hope everyone is having a decent winter experience. We, as a family are about to head off to the Dominican for week thanks to the massive generosity of certain Mother-In-Law that I know. Wow. Artists on a family vacation? A rarity, indeed. I can only hope I don’t terrify too many Dominican citizens with my Canadian winter chicken legs…
Best for now,
#1. Just Another Beaver Valley Sunset, 10×8″, oil on masonite
#2. Escarpment Blues, 36×12″, oil on canvas
#3. Outside Markdale, 36×12″, oil on canvas
#4. Storm Clouds, Barn, 10×8″, oil on masonite


According to the researchers, the use of machine learning can vastly improve the hazard assessment of molecules, both in the safe-by-design development of new chemicals and in the evaluation of existing chemicals. The importance of the latter is illustrated by the fact that European and US chemical agencies have listed approximately 800,000 chemicals that have been developed over the years but for which there is little to no knowledge about environmental fate or toxicity.
Since an experimental assessment of chemical fate and toxicity requires much time, effort, and resources, modelling approaches are already used to predict hazard indicators. In particular the Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) modelling is often applied, relating molecular features such as atomic arrangement and 3D structure to physicochemical properties and biological activity. Based on the modelling results (or measured data where available), experts classify a molecule into categories as defined for example in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). For specific categories, molecules are then subjected to more research, more active monitoring and eventually legislation.
However, this process has inherent drawbacks, much of which can be traced back to the limitations of the QSAR models. They are often based on very homogeneous training sets and assume a linear structure-activity relationship for making extrapolations. As a result, many chemicals are not well-represented by existing QSAR models and their uses can potentially lead to substantial prediction errors and misclassification of chemicals.
In the paper published in Environmental Science & Technology, Dr Saer Samanipour and co-authors propose an alternative evaluation strategy that skips the QSAR prediction step altogether. Samanipour, an environmental analytical scientist at the University of Amsterdam’s Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences teamed up with Dr Antonia Praetorius, an environmental chemist at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics of the same university. Together with colleagues at the University of Queensland and the Norwegian Institute for Water Research, they developed a machine learning-based strategy for the direct classification of acute aquatic toxicity of chemicals based on molecular descriptors.
The model was developed and tested via 907 experimentally obtained data for acute fish toxicity (96h LC50 values). The new model skips the explicit prediction of a toxicity value (96h LC50) for each chemical, but directly classifies each chemical into a number of pre-defined toxicity categories. These categories can for example be defined by specific regulations or standardization systems, as demonstrated in the article with the GHS categories for acute aquatic hazard. The model explained around 90% of the variance in the data used in the training set and around 80% for the test set data.
This direct classification strategy resulted in a fivefold decrease in the incorrect categorization compared to a strategy based on a QSAR regression model. Subsequently, the researchers expanded their strategy to predict the toxicity categories of a large set of 32,000 chemicals.
They demonstrate that their direct classification approach results in higher accuracy predictions because experimental datasets from different sources and for different chemical families can be grouped to generate larger training sets. It can be adapted to different predefined categories as prescribed by various international regulations and classification or labelling systems. In the future, the direct classification approach can also be expanded to other hazard categories (e.g. chronic toxicity) as well as to environmental fate (e.g. mobility or persistence) and shows great potential for improving in-silico tools for chemical hazard and risk assessment.
Saer Samanipour, Jake W. O’Brien, Malcolm J. Reid, Kevin V. Thomas, and Antonia Praetorius: From Molecular Descriptors to Intrinsic Fish Toxicity of Chemicals: An Alternative Approach to Chemical Prioritization. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2022, Publication Date: December 8, 2022. DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c07353


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Two Normal Periods Since Sex
Three day period, now spotting. normally 5-7 days. No birth-control, unprotected sex. Is this normal?
Had periods on due date oct 19 lasted for one night and but last two months aug and sep periods were normal,had sex on aug no sex after that,pregnant?
56. Irregular periods. Last period December. Sex only once since in early February. Preg test says pregnant one to two weeks since conception.Cramping?
22yr f irregular periods before.every 15 days periods since 3 month. sex last week same day periods.took I pill next day.unprotected sex. Now bleeding?
Irregular bleed: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ; hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test . There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit. ...Read more
Irregular periods since depo shot last September, two periods with 12 days apart lasting two days, I have been ovulating what does this mean?
Two periods 5 days apart one ovulations period, in between i had un protected sex, could I have gotten pregnant?
Maybe...: It can be hard to tell if a woman is pregnant because some of the symptoms seen in early pregnancy can also happen in non-pregnant women. A urine pregnancy test gives a reliable result if done correctly. One can test about 3 weeks after sex (when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. An ob-gyn doctor can evaluate any persistent or worrisome symptoms. ...Read more
Started on Lutera in January.The last three periods lasted two days with normal bleeding. is this normal?
Light spotting n light cramps week after period. had sex 6th day of period. Girl irregular. Period every other month. But last two didn't skip. Preg?
Hard to guess, but: A urine pregnancy test, done correctly, gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon, and thus lead to a repeat test. If a woman gets her normal regular period, then she is not pregnant, and a test is not needed. ...Read more
I had periods the last two months, each period lasting seven days, but now this month i haven't had my period. Why? I haven't had sex in three months
Common complaint: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections & hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test . There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit. ...Read more
Six months since miscarriage four normal periods now no period since 22 June. Usually 32 cycle. Bloods and home test are negative?!
Anovulation: Females going to their Gynecologist go most frequently for this normal and common problem. There are at least a dozen reasons for a missed period. Most resolve by the time of the second month and the cycles resume. If you are worried then please go to your doctor to figure out if you have a problem. ...Read more
Last month's menses normal. This month's late. No sex since before last month's. Pregnancy test neg. Pregnant?
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Not protected sex 1wk ago he didn't cum at all I have irregular periods normal period symp but only brown spoting today expect period this wk prego?
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Lighting and previsualizing an event on the scale of the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival is all about working with tight deadlines and even tighter spaces. Just 24 hours before 40 performers were set to take the stage at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island, New York, entertainment designers were jockeying for space at the front of house to prepare for the coming two days of music, from the festival’s lighting designer Tyler Littman, founder of Philadelphia-based entertainment design company Sholight, LLC, to the audio, video, and laser specialists, as well as artists’ individual designers. Introductions between these varying professionals were brief, as handshakes immediately turned into workflow and logistical discussions about how all the aspects of the show were going to come together.
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The year is 1945. WWII just ended, millions of American soldiers are returning home, and there is a dire need for housing. Architects across the United States are struggling to find a way to cheaply and efficiently meet this need while still creating beautiful architecture. Enter Arts & Architecture magazine, creators of the Case Study Houses project, which called on designers to experiment with residential architecture and create model homes that would solve the housing crisis. The resulting iconic projects soon dotted the Los Angeles, California area, becoming an influential part of the era's architectural lexicon and inspiring designers for decades to come.
Professor Marco Hemmerling, of the Cologne University of Technology, Arts, and Sciences, and Markus Graf, a research assistant at the Detmold School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, believe that a visit to the Case Study Houses should be compulsory for architecture and design students. However, being based in Germany, they needed a more practical way to expose their students to these projects. Their answer was both practical and innovative, as they worked with students to bring the Case Study Houses into the 21st century by designing them in 3D.
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The beginning of spring is historically linked to the idea of new beginnings. So with the start of the Spring 2013 semester today, The Temple News would like to encourage Temple Student Government leaders to focus on completing their goals and resolutions to better community relations and support higher education funding and awareness among the student body, as well as continue with programs enacted in the past that have been proven to further that end.
The importance of such goals has only become more imperative with the incoming leadership this semester of Neil Theobald taking on the role of Temple’s 10th president. It’s an important time for student leaders to show new university leadership what matters to the student body.
As Laura Detter reports, TSG Student Body President David Lopez and his administration are leading the Kids-to-College program, an initiative to show local middle and high school students how the university can be a higher learning option for them.
The Temple News hopes that a program like Kids-to-College will result in the university considering opening up more access and resources to students in North Philadelphia to actually make that future a viable choice.
In the past, The Temple News has supported TSG’s Adopt-a-Block program, an effort to instill a level of respect among community residents and students by having student organizations clean different blocks at least once a month. TSG reported more than 1,000 hours of community service logged through the program so far. It’s important for students to get involved this semester in efforts that better the community beyond Main Campus’ borders, and take some responsibility for the area some have taken residency in.
Most importantly, students should get involved in the fight for higher education funding during Cherry and White Day, a day for TSG representatives and students to talk with elected officials in Harrisburg, Pa. The continuation of the Pennsylvania Association of State-Related Students rally is still in discussion, so the former opportunity becomes more important than ever for student advocation in Harrisburg.
TSG has provided valuable opportunities, but they are useless if the student body doesn’t take advantage of them. So take a stand in the spring semester with TSG to work toward betterment of the communities you belong to.


Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe is making $500,000 available to pay for removal of debris removal in Pulaski County.
The governor’s office said Friday that state funds are necessary because the damaged areas in western Pulaski County won’t receive federal disaster aid to help pay for hauling off the debris.
Beebe is to use $350,000 from his emergency fund and $150,000 from the general improvement fund to pay for the work.
Beebe’s office says $68.7 million in damage claims have been filed for individual and commercial entities. People are receiving aid in Faulkner, Pulaski, Randolph and White counties.
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|Shackleton’s angel. Photo by Paul Firth.|
South Georgia Island is a tortured upheaval of mountain and glacier that falls in chaos to the jagged coastline of the South Atlantic Ocean.1 From thirty miles of this wind-blasted sub-Antarctic wilderness came walking on the afternoon of the 20 May 1916 “a terrible-looking trio of scarecrows,” soaked to the skin, cold, and exhausted.2 Their leader, Ernest Shackleton, wrote in 1917, “I know that during that long and racking march of thirty-six hours over the unnamed mountains and glaciers of South Georgia it seemed to me often that we were four, not three.”3
Shackleton and his two companions Frank Worsley and Tom Crean had an epic story of survival that would defy belief were it not true. They had navigated an open lifeboat from Antarctica to South Georgia Island, across hundreds of miles of the worst seas on the planet. Then they walked over the uncharted saw-tooth spine of South Georgia to reach help at the Stromness whaling station on the east side of the island. But while the details of their marathon journey have been extensively documented, the mysterious addition to their party has not been well explained.
Shackleton’s biographers suggested that some have interpreted the account as Shackleton’s attempt to court publicity, at a time of national emotion following the trauma of World War One, by producing his own “Angel of Mons.”4 Following the ferocious Battle of Mons in August 1914, numerous publications described angels who emerged to save outnumbered British troops from the German onslaught.5 There were no primary reports to support these rumors of divine intervention, however. Rather, the intense patriotism and propaganda of the time may have helped to popularize and sustain these myths.5
In contrast, however, Shackleton’s experience was clearly documented, and confirmed by the others: “I said nothing to my companions (during the crossing), but afterwards Worsley said to me ‘Boss I had a curious feeling on the march that there was another person with me.’ Crean confessed to the same idea.”3
Their expedition ship Endurance had left South Georgia for Antarctica in December 1914.3 They had sailed into the pack ice of the Weddell Sea, intending to land a party of men and achieve the first crossing of the continent. Instead, the Endurance was beset and finally crushed by the ice. The twenty-eight men of the expedition camped for months on the shifting ice until the pack broke up under them and thrust their three lifeboats into the open sea.
Surviving six days of exposure and hypothermia, they made land on Elephant Island, a desperately isolated rocky outcrop surrounded by treacherous reefs and ice. From here, Shackleton decided to take four men back to South Georgia to find rescue. Navigating an open 22-foot lifeboat by sextant and compass 800 miles across the brutal autumn South Atlantic, they made landfall on the storm-wracked west side of the island two weeks later.
Recovering from “trench foot” and exposure suffered during the two weeks of prolonged cold and damp, they were still exhausted by their sea voyage.
But deliverance lay with the whaling settlements on the more sheltered leeward side of the island. Their battered boat was now unseaworthy. With the lives of the men on Elephant Island hanging on a rescue, the only option was for some of the party to cross the inland on foot.
The weather was wet and ferociously cold, visibility was frequently poor, and the broken terrain was unexplored and unknown. Their clothes were threadbare, they had no portable shelter, and their climbing equipment amounted to little more than a length of rope, some brass screws driven through their boots, and a carpenter’s adze.2 Crossing the mountains in uncertain weather risked once again exposure, hypothermia, and inevitable death.
In his own expedition account, Frank Worsley wrote, “While writing this seven years after (almost), each step of the journey comes back clearly, and even now I again find myself counting our party – Shackleton, Crean and I and – who was the other? Of course, there were only three, but it is strange that in mentally reviewing the crossing we should always think of a fourth, and then correct ourselves . . . Three or four weeks after (arriving at Stromness) Sir Ernest and I, comparing notes, found that we each had a strange feeling that there had been a fourth in our party, and Crean afterwards confessed to the same feeling.”2
As mountaineers began to explore other remote parts of the globe in the decades that followed, similar descriptions of sensed companions began to accumulate in expedition accounts of extreme high-altitude settings.6 Comparable experiences have also been reported or described in the context of a variety of situations such as religious experiences, sleep disorders, neurological conditions, therapeutic or recreational drug use, and various states of intense psychological or physiological stress.7,8
While an early and famous example, the phenomenon Shackleton’s party reported is therefore not an isolated occurrence. The “feeling of a presence” or “sensed presence” can loosely be defined as the subjective experience of the presence of an external entity, being, or individual, despite no clear objective sensory or perceptual evidence. Various models have been proposed to explain or interpret this phenomenon.
A neurological model focuses the anatomical and physiological correlates of perceptual experience. Integration of proprioceptive, vestibular, and other sensory input occurs at the angular gyrus of the right temporo-parietal cortex, generating a coherent sense of bodily position. Disruption of this area of the cortical function, whether by experimental electrodes or seizures, is associated with a sense of being outside of the body, or of a nearby illusionary person.9,10 The sense of the phantom presence of another being may be part of a spectrum of conceptual anomalies that include out-of-body experiences and altered perceptions of body proportions.6
The three men walked across broken terrain for thirty-six hours, with no prolonged sleep or rest. They were exhausted and cold.2,3 A neurological explanation for these accounts, therefore, would involve perceptions arising from a low-level disruption of visuo-spatial integration in the parietal cortex, associated with extreme physiological stress during the latter part of their journey.
An alternative model situates an explanation at a higher level of functioning, as a subconscious psychological coping mechanism. The sensed presence may be an adaptive response, a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.11 Conceptualizing the presence of a helpful or comforting person in a highly stressful context may be a helpful method of dealing with the challenge of the situation.
Worsley’s account seems to place the experience of a sensed presence earlier in their trip, at a time of less physiologic stress.2 At this point, however, they were unsure of the route, and had to grope their way through steep and icy terrain, sometimes by moonlight or through thick fog. Their feet had not recovered completely from the exposure on the boat, and with worn boots, the fear of frostbite lurked.
Exposed to life-threatening danger for prolonged periods, it was unclear if they would survive this last portion of the journey. The sense of an additional steadying group member may have been subconsciously comforting during a period of immense danger. Their perceptions may therefore have been shaped by a coping mechanism during a difficult time.
It might be unusual for all three men to independently experience and report similar anomalous sensations. Although less frequently reported, however, descriptions of shared or common sensed presences by groups of people “alone together,”11 despite there being no independent confirmation of the presence outside the group, do exist. These include accounts of isolated groups of mountaineers and shipwreck survivors in desperate circumstances.7
With the quiet help, perhaps, of the fourth companion in reaching Stromness, Shackleton’s efforts were ultimately successful. The men waiting through the winter on Elephant Island had variously survived frostbite, illness, cold, hunger, and even surgery and anesthesia.12,13 On the fourth attempt at navigating the winter ice, Shackleton reached Elephant Island, and all were rescued and returned home.
Historical and medical science can guide examination of the fourth member of the trio of South Georgia explorers—but observations can only show associations, not explain causality. Psychological or neurological models allied to historical enquiry therefore can provide some insights, but ultimately cannot answer deeper questions: the “how” does not explain the “why.”14 Shackleton, however, had a very clear view of where the person came from: “When I look back on those days I have no doubt that Providence guided us across not only across those snowfields, but across the storm-white sea that separated Elephant Island from our landing-place on South Georgia.”3
- Lansing, A. Endurance – Shackleon’s Incredible Voyage. New York: Carroll & Grafton, 1986.
- Worsley, FA. Endurance – An Epic of Polar Adventure. New York: WW Noton & Company, 2000.
- Shackleton, E. South – The Endurance Expedition. New York: Signet, 1999.
- Fisher, M., and Fisher, J. Shackleton. London: Barrie, 1957.
- Machen, A. The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War. London: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1915.
- Firth, PG, and H Bolay. 2004. “Transient High Altitude Neurological Dysfunction: An Origin in the Temporoparietal Cortex.” High Alt Med Biol 5, no. 1(2004): 71-75.
- Geiger, J. The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible. New York: Weinstein Book, 2009
- Barnby, JM, and Bell, V. The Sensed Presence Questionnaire (SenPQ): initial psychometric validation of a measure of the “Sensed Presence” experience. Peer J 5 (March 28, 2017): e3149. Doi: 10.7717/peerj.3149
- Blanke O, Ortique S, Landis T, and Seeck M. 2002. “Stimulating illusory own-body perceptions.” Nature 419, no 6904 (Sep 19, 2002): 269-70.
- Arzy S, Seeck M, Ortique S, Spinelli L, and Blanke O. Induction of an illusory shadow person. Nature 443, no 7109, (Sep 21, 2006): 287.
- Suedfeld, P, Mocellin, JSP. The “Sensed Presence” in Unusual Environments. Environment and Behaviour (1987): 33-52.
- Macklin, AH. Mansucript 1589, Transcipt of Diary 1915-1916. Cambridge: Archives, Scott Polar Research Institute.
- Hurley, F. MS883;Papers of Frank Hurley Series 1: Dairies 1912-1961: Item 3. Canberra: National Library of Australia.
- Firth, Paul. “The Man Who Wasn’t There.” The Guardian, May 29, 2003.
PAUL G. FIRTH, MBChB, BA, is a pediatric anesthesiologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He trained in anesthesia in Pietermaritzburg, Boston, and Oxford. His hobbies include mountaineering in the Andes, the Himalayas, the Rocky Mountains, New England, Alaska, and East and Southern Africa. He has an interest in extreme medicine, and has lectured and published on aspects of mountaineering and Antarctic exploration.
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The Charlottetown Film Society proudly announces the 7th Annual Charlottetown Film Festival running from October 22-24, 2021 at City Cinema. Our “little film festival of big dreams” continues in its dedication to showcase and celebrate films from and about Atlantic Canada.
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Google Chrome is the world’s most popular web browser. Just as Google is the number one search engine, and companies need to focus on appearing high in Google search engine result pages (SERPs), they need to ensure that their website looks best in Google’s web browser. Google Chrome is the web browser of choice for most modern technology savvy individuals due to the extensions available for it, the developer tools it has built in, as well as its speed and security. In 2017, Google Chrome has opened a commanding lead over the rest of the web browsers on the market on both desktop PCs and mobile devices.
On Desktop PCs, as of January 2018:
- Google Chrome owns 65.98% of the desktop browser market.
- Mozilla Firefox owns 11.87% of the market.
- Microsoft’s older, no-longer fully supported browser, Internet Explorer has 7.28%.
- With far fewer Apple PCs on the market, their Safari browser only commands 5.87% share.
- Microsoft’s new flagship browser, Edge, only has 4.11% of the market.
- Finally, the relatively still unknown senior member of the group, Opera, take 2.35% share.
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- Apple’s Safari, found on all iPhones, owns just 18.1% of the market.
- The UC Browser app (for both Apple and Android), holds 15.17%.
- Opera only snags a 5.57% share.
- Samsung’s Samsung Internet browser has a 5.48% of the market.
- Finally, the generic Android browser owns a scant 2.38% share.
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- Apple’s Safari, found on all iPads, dominates the market with 58.95%.
- Google Chrome owns 24.11% across iPads and Android devices.
- The generic Android browser holds 13.32%.
- Opera only snags a measly 0.97% share.
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I have another dip dye creation for you. Yay! The dip dyed tablecloth. If you’re wondering why all my recent crafts have been dip dye related, having bought the manufactured non-natural stuff I felt I had to make the most of it. I dyed everything I thought suitable including cotton for tablecloths, t-shirts, rope, ribbon… the list continues. Hope I’m not boring you with them yet.I’ve only one more to share after this.
I actually carried out the dying process over two weeks ago but this one I’ve needed to finish before I could post the tutorial . I kind of kept putting it off as it meant I had to dust off the sewing machine. Tut tut. Just after I created this I spotted this lookalike on Brit & Co. Great minds and all that.
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Coffinworm @ Power of the Riff East (more by Greg Cristman)
Coffinworm was formed under watchful eye of Choronzon in late 2007. The 'Great Bringer of Night' demo was recorded by Bob Fouts (Basement Rage Studios) in late 2008/early 2009 and led to an alliance with Profound Lore Records shortly afterwards. The 'When All Became None' full-length was recorded by Sanford Parker in December of 2009 within Semaphore Studios, Chicago, and released in April 2010. Summer 2010 saw a lineup change with J. joining the fold on drums and C. moving from behind the kit to guitar." - their bioCoffinworm is an Indianapolis metal band with many ties to Chicago, including producer Sanford Parker who recently told us his Two 10 Albums of 2012. Here are Carl of Coffinworm's favorite albums and shows, Swans at Metro and Autopsy at Reggie's included. Check out his full 2012 list, below...
Cianide at Rites of Darkness (more by BBG)
The previously discussed Autopsy/Bones show at Reggie's just got a lot more interesting with the addition of local death metal greats Cianide, as well as Cardiac Arrest and Reign Inferno. Tickets are still available for the May 5th show.
Show flyer and a live video from Cianide's show at Empty Bottle on November 26th, below...
Autopsy at Chaos in Tejas (more by BBG)
Oakland, CA death metal band Autopsy have added a rare Chicago show on Cinco De Mayo! The band will play a one-off show at Reggie's with Bones before they hit Maryland Deathfest X this year. Tickets are on sale.
As discussed on BrooklynVegan, Autopsy are preparing to release their new LP All Tomorrow's Funerals via Peaceville on February 20th. The LP contains new tracks, as well as compiles past EP's & rarities. Preorder yours now via Peaceville.
All tour dates and a video of Morbus Chron (who made my best of 2011 list) covering Autopsy's "Mauled To Death", below. ..


Riders travelling in out and of Perth's CBD from the north will now experience a safe, separated journey.
A new 3.7km shared-use path running beside the Mitchell Freeway offers riders an uninterrupted trip between the suburbs of Stirling and Balcatta.
The Mitchell Freeway Principal Shared Path (PSP) is 4 metres wide and runs from Civic Place to the Reid Highway. Along the way, riders and pedestrians can cruise through a new 75-metre underpass at Karrinyup Road, which runs beneath the busy intersection.
"This new 3.7km section is one of the critical missing links along the Mitchell Freeway, and I know this will be welcome news to many commuters who use the network to walk, wheel or ride to and from the city," says the Member for Balcatta David Michael.
The $23.4 million project also involves upgrades at the existing Erindale Road underpass, including some fresh artwork.
The Western Australian Bicycle Network Plan 2014-2031 identifies a set of missing links in the state's PSP network as key priorities for construction.
The program places added emphasis on Principal Shared Paths within a 15km radius of Perth's CBD and those running along freeway and railway corridors, where commuter demand is high.
Further gaps will be filled in the PSP along the Mitchell Freeway as the project is completed.
The upcoming Stephenson Avenue extension is scheduled for completion in late 2024 and will connect with an existing path to the south, offering continuous journeys all the way into the CBD.
"Completing this project is another step towards having an uninterrupted PSP network connecting our city to the northern suburbs along the Mitchell Freeway," says WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti. "Our principal shared paths are vital to encourage people of all ages and abilities to give riding a go and thanks to record investment in expanding walking and riding infrastructure, this is becoming increasingly possible."


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The 8th Financial Due Diligence Offshore Alert Conference was recently held at The-Ritz Carlton, South Beach, in Miami Beach, Florida. More than 250 attendees from over 30 jurisdictions met to discuss current issues facing the international financial industry, with a strong focus on the role of the offshore financial centres. Indicative of the attention being focused on OFCs these days, several reporters from around the world were also in attendance. The Journal reports.
As it has happened in the past, the Cayman Islands had the second largest contingent of attendees (after those from the United States) with around 40 people, including 10 speakers and panelists. The conference organiser and editor of the newsletter Offshore Alert, journalist David Marchant, opened the works by reminding those in attendance that the conference is neither pro nor against the offshore centres and that its objective is to provide a free, fair and balanced platform for exchange of ideas.
And that platform was set for the opening panel. With the theme “Offshore Financial Centers – The State and the Future of the Industry”, it brought together speakers such as Eduardo D’Angelo P. Silva, past chairman of Cayman Finance; Jim Miller, chair of the Commission that published the Miller/Shaw Report about the finances of the Cayman Islands Government; Myles Flint, counsel, Corporate & Commercial with Appleby in Bermuda; Cherise Cox-Nottage, head of Legal Department, UBS (Bahamas); Jack Blum, from the Tax Justice Network, a strong adversary of OFC’s and moderator Burke File of Financial Examinations & Evaluations from Arizona.
Clearly on the forefront of the agenda for many offshore financial centres is the present crisis and the economic difficulties that their governments are facing. Asked specifically about the situation in the Cayman Islands, Eduardo was very clear in saying that those difficulties were only the consequence of a short term mismanagement of the country’s public sector finances. He added that, “although the government of the Cayman Islands is facing a shortfall of funds, our situation is much less difficult than that of the US, UK and many other onshore jurisdictions. The difference is that Cayman does not have a printing machine to create dollars, pounds or euros,” and therefore cannot afford to roll the deficit for future generations to pay. “And that’s a good thing!” he added.
Miller, one of the authors of the Miller/Shaw Report Commissioned by the Cayman Islands government expanded on this matter, by stating that the only feasible long term solution for countries like Cayman and other OFCs is fiscal prudency, maintenance of their present fiscal model (without the imposition of direct taxation) and adherence to international standard that will keep a safe environment for the financial industry.
Blum brought back some of the old and worn out criticisms made about OFCs along the years: that they assist in criminal activities, money laundering, and deviation of government’s funds that could be used to fix problems such as poverty and underdevelopment in many poor countries of the world. However, he was promptly rebutted by the panelists who categorically stated that all of the OFCs represented in that discussion had been reviewed and approved several times by a varied of international bodies such as the International Monetary Fund, the Financial Action Task Force and the IRS, just to name a few. There is strong evidence that OFCs have implemented the requirements of strong compliance regimens, anti-money laundering laws and regulations to a much larger extent than onshore countries that criticise OFCs.
Interviewed by the Royal Gazette of Bermuda after the panel, Eduardo reinforced the message that OFCs that are well regulated and agile, such as Bermuda and Cayman, stand the best chance of competing with their onshore rivals and to continue to thrive in the financial services arena.
On a panel titled “Serious Financial Crime: Current Trends in the Bermuda-Caribbean Region & Steps Being Taken to Combat It”, Owen Henry of Cayman National Corporation and Martin Livingston of Maples and Calder represented the Cayman Islands in discussing with representatives of other offshore centres which jurisdictions are taking seriously their commitment to clamping down on financial crime, the enforcement of new anti-financial crime laws and new ways that financial criminals can use to exploit jurisdictions and what is being done to detect the activity and punish those responsible. The audience was overall very impressed with the level of the discussions, which once again showed how seriously the Caribbean OFCs take the detection and prevention of serious crime.
This year, for the first time, a speaker from Brazil participated on a panel discussion with the theme “The State vs. The Victim: What Happens When Proceeds of Crime Forfeiture Laws Collide with Victims’ Rights”. Eronides Aparecido Rodrigues dos Santos, a criminal prosecutor from São Paulo, Brazil, was invited to share his experiences in a recent case where the rights of bona-fide depositors and creditors of a fallen financial conglomerate were threatened by the government’s intention of forfeiting all assets of the group as a penalty for the mismanagement of its affairs. As there was no precedent in Brazilian law for such situation, an agreement was reached amongst the several government agencies and the courts whereby those rights were reimbursed first, out of the liquidation proceedings, and any remaining assets would then be forfeited to government.
A panel moderated by Nancy Sour of ATC in the Cayman Islands discussed “Data Protection vs. Access to Information” and the consequences of recent legal and regulatory decisions in many places, the most notorious being the European Union, whereby personal information becomes highly regulated and subject to several lawyers of protection. How multinational conglomerates can navigate the differences in regulatory regimens and make sure that they don’t run into trouble with their customers or the regulators was perceived as a matter of grave concern.
One interesting case discussed was the well publicised problem faced by SWIFT, an international provider of clearing services for the vast majority of banks around the world, which used to have their main computer servers in the US and Europe interconnected (as a commonly employed redundancy feature that improves the resilience and responsiveness of its systems). However, since the implementation of the Patriot Act, the US authorities demanded access to private information of certain financial transactions that could be of their interest. That collided with the European privacy rights, and SWIFT could not obey one side without getting into trouble with the other.
The result was the company, certainly at a non-negligible cost, had to sever the connection between their computer systems, and dedicate the US computers to provide services only to its US customers, concentrating the European business on the other side of the pound. That obviously imposed serious technical challenges on top of the additional costs, and was solely a result of the uncertainties still existing in the realm of data protection and the right to privacy.
The conference was brought to a close by a highly anticipated presentation by UK investigative reporter and film maker Andrew Jennings with the theme of “Corruption in Soccer: the Secret World of FIFA”.
Mr. Jennings didn’t mince words in reporting what he described as a long history of corruption involving the most popular sport in the world and the men who are elected supposedly to promote and protect it. His strongest criticism was directed to Mr. Jack Warner, president of CONCACAF, and he exhibited videos of his several attempts at interviewing Mr. Warner regarding the allegations of corruption against him. Given the proximity at the time of the conference of the World Cup which is currently being played in South Africa, the presentation raised much interest and was a perfect way of concluding two days of high level discussions and great exchange of ideas.
Next year’s conference is already schedule for early April, at the same Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, in Miami Beach.


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The story of EDITH+EDDIE represents millions of American families who have experienced elder care disputes and guardianship cases. These cases are life altering, emotionally and financially depleting, and dealt with in isolation.
EDITH+EDDIE presents an opportunity to connect viewers to a shared network and growing movement of elder/human rights groups who are committed to reform.
THE FAMILY GUIDE TO PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE
How to Protect Your Parents–and Yourself
By Thomas Lee Wright
"YOU ONLY PRAY THAT SOMEONE WOULD STEP IN"
Mapping the gaps between expert and public understandings of elder abuse in America
A Frameworks Institute Research Report
ABUSE PLAGUES SYSTEM OF LEGAL GUARDIANS FOR ADULTS
Allegations of financial exploitation and abuse are rife, despite waves of overhaul efforts
By Arian Campo-Flores and Ashby Jones
How THE ELDERLY lose their rights
A REPORTER AT LARGE. OCTOBER 9, 2017 ISSUE
By Rachel Aviv

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Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
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Under different circumstances, the honorable general would've gladly made a powerful ally to the Shining Force.
It was said in game that Elliot is the last of the Dragonute race. This, however, is false because Elliot's son, Eric, appears in a later Shining Force title. Also of note is that Nova is a Dragonute.
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Take out all his forces before moving on to him. He has a lot of health and he hits hard, but he doesn't move much. Be especially sure to take out the relatively weak Dark Priest that stands near him before targetting him.

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text: Blacksauce Kitchen was founded in 2010 by Damian Mosley and Vesnier Lugo. Our business is an outgrowth of many things: A biscuit stand at a neighborhood farmers market. A graduate school friendship, salted in wine bars and cramped New York City apartment gatherings. Empanada parties where an absentee rolling pin often meant our dough had to be flattened with a bottle of cider vinegar. Years of scholarship, work, and residence in urban communities, face to face with nagging health disparities. Unforgettable childhood meals of crispy, fatty perníl and pillowy chicken & dumplings—some of the tastes and textures that continue to inform our craft.


Asia and Fabrizio meet at Massimo Giletti's Non è l'Arena.
At Massimo Giletti's Non è l'Arena there was an unexpected face to face between Asia Argento and Fabrizio Corona, their stormy albeit brief relationship had widely talked about them.
Asia, at the center of the study by Giletti was put in front of Fabrizio on TV, the questions about them and their relationship were inevitable to face.
I met Fabrizio's noblest part of his character and I'm happy that he showed me his secret garden
The actress and film screenwriter expressed words of esteem and affection for Corona, despite the clashes between them in the past, admitting that she recognizes herself in Fabrizio and his desire to build a public figure to defend his frailties.
Asia defined herself as her friend and in the studio she read some pages of Fabrizio Corona's book "How I invented Italy", where the man tells his life and the history of our country through his work as a paparazzo, for the which Fabrizio describes himself as the creator of most of the famous characters on our television, and of the gossip mechanisms that revolve around them.
November 25 is an important day for Corona: the Court, once again, will decide his future, at stake are house arrest and prison, and among the people who are closest to him in this delicate moment, there also seems to be Asia Argento. Theirs seems to be a relationship of hate and love that, despite everything that has been said and done, lasts over time.
Meanwhile, Asia is in great shape, this year she turned 45, on Instagram she recently showed herself naked in her Jacuzzi. Daughter of art, in recent years she has also put herself to the test as a director and screenwriter: Scarlet Diva, her first work, will be broadcast on Cielo from 11.10pm.
Years later, in 2017, Asia herself declared that her feature film was inspired by the experience she had personally experienced in the Weinstein case, the American film producer accused of harassment and assault by many female personalities of international cinema, whose stories they had given way to the #meetoo awareness and denunciation movement.


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EEOC Gives Employers Extra Time to File EEO-1 Pay Data Reports
On July 13, 2016, the EEOC announced revisions to its proposal to require federal contractors and employers with 100 or more employees to add pay data to the information collected on EEO-1 reports. The original proposal, announced by the EEOC earlier this year, would add data on pay ranges and hours worked to the information collected from EEO-1s beginning with the September 2017 report. The data already collected from EEO-1 reports provides the federal government with workforce profiles that are sorted by race, ethnicity and gender.
The revisions, which appear to be a direct response to commentary by employers about the burdens imposed by the EEOC’s initial proposal, give employers additional time to prepare for the additional EEO-1 reporting requirements and also move the EEO-1 filing deadline to align with W-2 reporting. Under the revised proposal, for the upcoming 2016 EEO-1 report, the filing deadline will remain September 30, 2016. However, beginning with the 2017 report, the reporting deadline for all EEO-1 filers will be March 31st of the year following the EEO-1 report year. Thus, the 2017 EEO-1 report will be due on March 31, 2018. Changing the filing deadline will give employers six more months to prepare their recordkeeping systems for the 2017 report, and it will give them 1.5 years without filing an EEO-1 report (September 30, 2016 to March 31, 2018). At the same time, this change will align the EEO-1 with federal obligations to calculate and report W-2 earnings as of December 31st; the EEOC will not require a special W-2 calculation for the EEO-1.
A copy of the pre-publication version of the revised proposal is available here. The revised proposal will be published in the Federal Register on July 14. There is a 30-day public comment period on the revised proposal.

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"It is important to discuss democracy in political parties", PM Modi added. "We need to have transparency in the recruitment that political parties do".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah interacted with media persons on Saturday at the Diwali Milan Samaroh at party headquarters in Delhi. While the ordinance has been put on the back-burner for now, senior BJP functionaries indicated that had Rajasthan Chief Minister made a decision to carry on with the legislation, the central leadership would have intervened.
Hansika Motwani lashes out at Hina Khan for 'degrading South film industry'
Due to her behavior, Arshi Khan has been targeted by nearly everyone in the house and this time it seems like she got it hard. Luv Tyagi and Benafsha Soonawalla also were nominated. # Salman Khan applauds the blue team for having a brilliant strategy.
Prime Minister Modi said it was essential that political parties develop for the future with "true democratic spirit" where all voices are heard. "We have a long association with each other and there is an understanding with which we all work for the country", concluded Modiji. The PM said that there are some practical problems, due to which he usually can not get to the media. The BJP leaders who were part of the meeting were Union minister for human resources development, Prakash Javadekar, and Union railways minister, Piyush Goyal. "We are confident of victory", Rao said adding, "We are working towards increasing our victory margin".
"It is true that the funding of political parties is a point of media discussion and many things come out in open".
Pedrosa edges Zarco for pole, Marquez crashes
But we are here to try to win the championship. "I was able to push hard in qualifying and make a really good laptime". Vinales continued Yamaha's improved wet-weather form by setting the fourth fastest time, a further two tenths back.
After his speech, Modi spent time meeting the journalists, posing as some took selfies with him.
Modi referred to the time he spent as a BJP office-bearer in the party's central office and said there were many people in the gathering who can tell him that he does not meet them now. "I used to spend my day here, there are some old guards in the media, some are new, then there was no bandhan, aap logon ko tab khojna padta tha...", he said apparently referring to the limited reporters on the BJP beat and relatively low graph of the party earlier. "In the past few days, all newspapers have been filled with the criticism of the government".
Kathy Griffin slams New Year's replacement Andy Cohen as 'deeply misogynistic'
Cooper, pressured at the time to take a stand on the photo, tweeted that it was "clearly disgusting and completely inappropriate". In an interview shortly afterwards Griffin said any friendship between the two of them was "over".

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Krewe of Hunters, Book 3
by Heather Graham
Available Tomorrow (July 26)
Published by Mira
Source: Publisher via Netgalley
Has Jack the Ripper risen from the grave and continued his reign of terror but this time instead of the East End of London it is the East End of New York. Or has someone researched very meticulously and is now exacting his carefully laid plans to strike fear into the hearts of woman and show the NYPD what fools they are.


Groupe scolaire Al Amana and FinlandWay® Schools Present the launch of new partnership with an inauguration ceremony by the Ambassador of Finland to Morocco, H.E. M.Pekka Hyvönen.
A very special event took place on Thursdsy 28th of January as the Ambassador of Finland to Morocco, H.E.M.Pekka Hyvönen visited our third Moroccan school in Tangier to officially launch the new partnership.
Ambassador Hyvönen was accompanied by a team of Embassy and Business Finland staff and greeted by Younès Alaoui, Director of Groupe scolaire Al Amana, his staff and students.
The ceremony was filled with traditional Moroccan music and dance and the students of the school gifted the Embassador with their drawings and flowers.
“We are very excited and happy about our cooperation with Al Amana – they are reputable, well-established and dedicated educators who have been working in the best interest of families in Tangier for decades.
We share the passion for accessible best quality education and despite the challenging circumstances of the past year, are determined to bring this opportunity to Tangier this year. Together with Al Amana we can set a great leading example of child-centred, innovative, science-based early education in Northern Morocco. We continue to grow with selected partners in the country with its increasing focus on the importance of early childhood education.” – Noora Laitio, CEO, FinlandWay Schools
The event included a press Q&A and national newspapers, tv and online publications featured the ceremony widely.
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“Use your imagination and you can make music with anything”, says musicologist Pedro Espi-Sanchis:
“From earliest times, people used sound to make life lighter to bear. Getting as many sounds as possible out of a piece of kelp is an example of ancient creativity. Along the shoreline of the Cape Peninsula, the earliest hunters and gatherers might have used dried seaweed to make what today we call a vuvuzela. In many cultures, people have used their inventiveness to make sounds from found objects – much like the Zulu who create flutes from the stems of paw paws.
Nowadays, we’ve forgotten how to be playful because we have so many choices, especially the choice of plugging something into a socket. Even in rural Africa, children have forgotten how to play traditional instruments. In African music, everybody is expected to contribute. Compare
this to the Western approach, where only highly skilled experts are musicians. Irish ethnomusicologist John Blacking claimed in How Musical Is Man? that in Western culture, the majority of the population is deliberately kept unmusical so that a few musicians can make a living. My job as a musical educator is to enable adults and children to access music as quickly as possible and to decrease the distance between music and people.
The cardinal sin when teaching music is to make it boring. Music should never be boring. Musical education in the West shoots itself in the foot by immediately teaching students the high, classical tradition rather than applying a process of playfulness and creativity to music. You don’t ask kids to draw a Picasso on their first day of school. No, you give them a blank page and say go for it. So, why ask children to play Mozart when you introduce them to music? Classical music should be an elective choice made after a few years of being creative with music. I introduce people to musical instruments that are easy, cheap and limitless. I’ve been playing a seaweed flute for twenty years and I’m still nowhere near the end of its possibilities. It produces a Lydian scale and I can play Celtic, traditional African and jazz music on it.”
When the instrument is simple, you have to stretch your imagination further to make as many sounds as possible. I teach according to an age-old African music-making system where each person has only one note to play. Each note combines with the others in the group to create melodies and chords. It’s fun and expands your social skills and sense of solidarity. When you have only one note, you must listen to others and think how to co-operate. And yet you learn to be creative because you need to play your own part without copying anyone else. This kind of music is nonthreatening in the same way play is. There’s no right or wrong way to be imaginative.
My most ambitious project to date is a plan to turn the World Cup audience into the biggest ever vuvuzela orchestra. At present the call and response pattern of the vuvuzelas create a cacophony in B flat. What is needed is to co-ordinate all the vuvuzelas in the stadium, led by a couple of trumpets.
It’s a good idea that just needs a bit of determination to pull off. Pedro Espi-Sanchis is well known for his popular television series ‘Pedro the Music Man’. He established the African music programme at UCT and directs the Vuvuzela Orchestra in Langa.
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