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Say NO MORE to Domestic Violence
Being in despair she was beating the ATM which 30 seconds ago displayed a message that the accounts were frozen. Briskly walked to the car, where her frightened little daughter sat. Ran to the apartment in short runs and picked up a hammer. As if in agony, tightly barricaded doors and windows. Already forgot how to get used to herself with a new hairstyle or another color of lipstick because she did it very often now. Oh, and… she was afraid to forget her and her daughter's names because she changed names as often as hairstyles.
As a kid, I used to love watching movies. As for many children, some heroines and heroes became role models for me. I wanted to be as stubborn in the fight for justice as Erin Brockovich, or take a risk like James Bond. There were many such film stories. A story about a woman who often changed her hairstyles and names – this is a movie "Enough". Jennifer Lopez plays the lead role in it – a victim of domestic violence who first runs away from the abuser with her daughter and then decides that fleeing for life is not a way out and begins to fight for freedom from harm and fear.
I remember when I was little and impressed by the main character's courage and strength; I first saw domestic violence. The fact that I saw it on the screen gave me hope that maybe such situations are just an invention of screenwriters. Unfortunately, it turned out that such stories happen not only on the screen. As a little girl, I was very upset about it, and as an adult, I am really scared because these are all by no means isolated cases. You rethink everything when you understand that even in your immediate circle of communication there are those who have either experienced this or are experiencing it now. Even more, maybe everybody in their near or far bubble has acquaintances of victims of domestic violence. Take, for example, the private sector. At the end of 2019 in Ukraine, the research was conducted which showed that every fourth woman who works in Ukrainian companies experienced various forms of domestic violence. After all, violence is not only physical or sexual. Violence is also when a good girl Oksanka had been waiting for the party so much, did her makeup, and then her boyfriend Vasylko said in front of all their friends, "Why have you painted yourself so much?"; this is Lesya who has already got tired to rub the floor at home, but her husband Volodymyr doesn't allow her to go to work.
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2020 has brought a lot of new global challenges, and we speak about new coronavirus reality without jokes. The quarantine, except for closing borders, financial losses, and layoffs, has also 'highlighted' and accentuated the old problems. Among them is domestic violence. In April emergency services in European countries started to receive 60% more complaints from women who suffer from domestic violence comparing to last year.
"Domestic violence had been tolerated in our society for a long time and for many reasons. During quarantine time the number of cases has significantly increased worldwide. As a consequence – Home violence causes only in NY 7000 children to live in shelters every night. With NO More program, we not only want to raise awareness to the problem, but take feasible actions to close this gap, focusing on specific regions. Join us to become part of meaningful changes" – says Valentina Synenka, Chief Marketing Officer at Symphony Solutions and founder of SHE. Community.
SHE. community was founded 2 years ago to promote gender equality. Today they are worried that the number of cases of domestic violence in the world has increased during quarantine. Even worse, many cases of this crime are silenced. The goal of the community is to motivate everyone to change in society and help create a culture of security, equality and respect.
We choose to act, and we cannot stay away from this topic. That is why SHE. community started researching the problem of domestic violence together with public organizations in three countries: Ukraine, Poland, and North Macedonia. These are the countries that the SHE. community has been focusing on since its foundation. The community collaborates with Center "Zhinochi Perspectyvy" and Educational Center for Human Rights in Lviv, the Mental Health Center in Krakow and Maja Diberova center in Skopje.
Ukraine. The classic gap in the Ukrainian law enforcement system is imperfection or lack of a system for recording calls and keeping statistics, which is why it is often impossible to have an exact number of complaints from victims. With the introduction of criminal liability for domestic violence, several authorized structures respond to such appeals at once, and law enforcement officers on the spot may issue an urgent restraining order to the aggressor, which provides for the prohibition of any contact with the victim. In 2017 a special unit "Polina" was created ("Police against violence"), there is also a national hotline for the prevention of domestic violence, human trafficking and gender discrimination: 116 123. And although the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that there were no jumps in the number of appeals during the quarantine, however, the hotline provides information that the number of complaints has doubled.
Poland. The statistics show that about 250,000 people are victims of domestic violence every year. With the beginning of quarantine, the "hot line" here also recorded an increase in the number of appeals by 50%. During some appeals there were reports that the police refused to come on call, citing a lack of staff and the non-priority of such calls. By the way, the stories of Ukrainian women who turned to the police testify to a similar situation. Only in Ukraine do the police often come on call, but refuses to issue a restraining order and persuades the victim not to put the offender outside the door, "there's coronavirus outside, don't you feel pity for your husband?". At the same time, a law came into force in Poland in May, which guarantees that the offender will be removed from the victim immediately.
North Macedonia is a very patriarchal and traditionalist country. There is quite a diverse ethnic composition, however, regardless of ethnicity, perceptions of the role of the Macedonian woman are often limited by her household chores and do not allow to participate in decision-making. Many scholars and community activists argue that violence against women is a major pain point in the protection of human rights in North Macedonia. And although it is noted that much has been done in recent years to protect women from violence at the state level, but this is not enough. Domestic violence is also a rather acute problem; this is noted in all international analytical reports, including UN Women. However, at the state level, official statistics are conducted very irregularly, as noted by NGOs working in the Balkans. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities say that there is no increase in reports of domestic violence, however, human rights organizations insist that this is not the case.
Statistics is a very unreliable friend, but for all its imperfections or a large number of white spots, however, the numbers of victims of domestic violence are staggering and deeply saddening. This applies to both precoronavirus times and the new reality. We focused more on women, because it is women who suffer more often, although it should not be forgotten that men also become victims. We should not forget that these are just statistics and they are the ones who asked for help. And do we know how many of those who do not dare or cannot physically call the police or seek help? How many of those who do not understand that they are victims of domestic violence, especially when it comes to psychological? How many offenders has society justified, because "if you love a woman, you beat her" and "she brought it on herself"?
These are many rhetorical questions to which we are unlikely to find answers in the near future. But what can we do? With the easing of quarantine norms, we are all gradually returning to a more or less normal life: we can work from the office for a few days, meet in a cafe or take a walk in the park. In our routine we should be a little more attentive to those around us: ask if all is well with colleagues at the next table, who from day to day comes in a bad mood; to remind a neighbor who covers bruises every morning that the offender must be held criminally liable and give numbers of social services or organizations that will help; not to make the sound of the series louder when screams are heard from the next apartment again, but to call 102. Such care and concern should be shown even when we are each in our own home. There are those for whom home is a very dangerous place, so, stay 5 minutes longer in Zoom, and what if someone suddenly needs your help? One small action of ours can save lives.
Symphony Solutions and SHE. community aim to give a chance for a better life to women who have found themselves in dire circumstances. As a part of NO MORE campaign, the following activities have been done:
Company leaders recorded a video message that addresses the common problem of making up excuses for the abuser and blaming the victim. The initiative has been developed in collaboration with the NO MORE Foundation.
Fundraising to help NGO with the rent of the apartment for social needs. As a result of this initiative, 16300 UAH were raised.
The workshop "Dream job: search instructions" was organized to help women take a turn in their career and find a job.
Social media brand awareness campaigns took place: #WOMENSUPPORTINGWOMEN and "NO MORE" during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
YOUR ACTIONS – SPEAK, ACT, DON'T BE SILENT
Just remember that the victim should never be blamed; domestic violence is a huge problem that is here in real life, not in the movies; it is impossible to be silent about it, because are there any guarantees that tomorrow I or you will not be in the role of a victim? Just a little more interest and concern every day, and help can be found here:
0-800-500-335 or 116 123 (short mobile number) – National Hotline for the Prevention of Violence and Protection the Rights of the Child.
0-800-500-005 or 116 123 (short mobile number) – National Hotline for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking and Gender Discrimination.
1547 – State Call Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
1545 – Government Call Center.
102 – Police.
North Macedonia:
02-15700 or 02-15315 – Call to SOS.
071 464 019 – Free legal aid.
075 255 154 – Psychological counseling.
071 324 223 – Counseling on social protection rights – National Network to End Violence against Women and Domestic Violence.
800 120 002 – "Blue Line" – National Telephone Line for Victims of Domestic Violence.
+48 22 622-25-17 – Women's Rights Center Foundation.
888 88 33 88 – Feminoteka Foundation.
505 576 189 or 22 111 00 36 – MEDERI Foundation.
22 824 25 01 – Criminal aid center.
116 123 – Crisis Helpline.
997 – Toll-free or from a 112 mobile phone – Police.
Daryna Zarzhytska, Development director at Educational Center for Human Rights in Lviv
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There's a lot of momentum in Resident Evil: Revelations 2; fingers crossed it can keep it up to cross the finish line.
The third episode of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 takes the partner system and the story to great places.
Judgment at this point is the best of the episodic series, and though there are several unanswered questions at the end of the episode, it feels like the disjointed condition of the two stories are about to come together in some bizarre, just-go-with-it fashion that Resident Evil fans are used to at this point.
If you were on the fence for Resident Evil: Revelations 2, you may as well wait a week and pick up the disc version. Stay tuned next week to find out how the final episode is and what my thoughts are on the complete package.
Judgment continues the strong work that the first two episodes started, though it meanders a touch too much, and the increased number of puzzles tend more to hinder rather than genuinely challenge. The character progression of Barry and Natalia is excellent, and it's their sections that stand out the most. The conclusion of their story is what every player will be hankering for when the credits roll, and they don't have long to wait.
Enjoyable enough, but overall it adds little to Revelations 2.
At this point, the whole game is in desperate need of something big.
If you've reached this point in the game, you're pretty much invested at this point, and there's no good reason not to see this through to the end. The story and puzzle elements of Judgment make for a good setup for the climax to Resident Evil: Revelations 2.
A pastiche of ideas from Resident Evil's past, Episode Three: Judgment represents the best of Capcom's surprisingly enjoyable episodic series so far. Its ambition is modest, but the execution is good, with ridiculous plot beats, larger than life boss fights, and solid puzzles. Only the dismal environments let this instalment down, which are more lifeless than the corpses that you'll be pumping full of lead.
Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a solid episodic survival horror that will appease fans, but few others.
Yet another polished episode from Capcom. The story may not be up to scratch, but the game remains fun and enjoyable. The only way Revelations 2 could ever hope to stumble is if next week's episode is a total shamble. This somehow, given the track record of the first three episodes, seems incredibly unlikely.
Episode 3 picks up the pace and is where the story is starting to hit its stride. The balance of puzzles and combat is great, although Claire's section is far more enjoyable than Barry's. There's a lot riding on Episode 4 next week to bring the game to a satisfying conclusion.
Episode 3 manages to give us the best and worst gameplay experiences Revelations 2 has to offer in one package. Claire's campaign is a shining example of how I want all my future Resident Evil installments to be, while Barry's time seem wasted with a "been there, done that" busy work design.
Although it slows down a bit for the sake of incredibly easy puzzles and some boring, bland environments, Resident Evil: Revelations 2 still continues forward at a fast enough clip to keep fans hooked through next week's finale.
Episode 3 has pushed the story of Resident Evil Revelations 2 into overdrive and there's little doubt that this is the strongest episode by far. Judgment keeps up the pace with its plot twists and breaks the action up nicely by throwing in some pretty elaborate environmental puzzles into the mix.
If you've already got the season pass, you'll enjoy your run through of Judgement. If you haven't been convinced to play any episodes by this point, then you may want to wait until the retail disc release. At any rate, it appears Capcom knew what they were doing when they went with the more unconventional route of episodic gaming. As it stands now, we can't wait for the final chapter to finish up the story.
After all the Kafka quotes, it's only fitting for the last episode to be called Metamorphosis. We're only a week away from the climax!
Resident Evil Revelations 2: Judgment is, at least thus far, the best episode Capcom has offered. While Barry's campaign starts off a little mundane, breaking Natalia off to do tedious button mashing tasks, the rest of the episode makes up for it.


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Connect 2 College Scholarships Now Available
Indian Hills is trying to make it easier for high school students who are taking college courses to finish their Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The college has announced a new Connect 2 College scholarship that is available to IHCC concurrent enrollment and career academy students who want to continue their academic studies with Indian Hills.
The $600 award can be applied toward tuition, books and fees and will be divided evenly between the student's first three terms.
"We are excited to offer the Connect 2 College scholarship to area high school students," says IHCC Vice President Dr. Matt Thompson. "Within our ten-county region, there is a significant need for a skilled workforce. We hope this scholarship encourages students to pursue and complete a college degree they actually started working on while they were in high school."
Dr. Thompson added that the scholarship "can be added to any other scholarship(s) a student might be eligible to receive." He says that the new scholarship offering will be effective for the 2018 Fall Term.
To qualify for the Connect 2 College scholarship a student must have graduated from high school and be attending IHCC immediately following high school graduation, have an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 in Indian Hills concurrent enrollment courses, maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA while enrolled at IHCC, and complete a scholarship application.
More information on the new IHCC scholarship can be obtained by contacting Cammie Richards at 641-683-5277.
Students can apply for the scholarship at www.indianhills.edu/scholarships.
Check Out Art By IHCC Students
The annual Indian Hills Student Art Exhibition is now open and will be on display until Thursday, May 10.
Indian Hills students have created the art work featured in the exhibit during the 2017-2018 academic year. A wide array of media, both traditional and non-traditional, from ceramic sculptures to watercolor painting, will be displayed. The Indian Hills art instructors are Mark McWhorter and Lisa Fritz.
The Indian Hills Art Gallery is located in the Ottumwa campus library. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Theatre Awards Handed Out
With their second major performance of the year now completed, Indian Hills Performing Arts students received awards at the annual Cake on an Empty Stage ceremony held in St. John Auditorium. The event takes place every spring and celebrates the accomplishments of Indian Hills students who participated in theatrical productions during the academic year. The performances for this year were Peter and the Starcatcher in December 2017 and Taming of the Shrew in April 2018.
Receiving the award for Best Performance in Peter and the Starcatcher was Hannah Haring (Cambria) who played Peter, and Best Supporting Role went to Bianca Cardona (Keota) who performed Stache.
Receiving an award for Best Performance in Taming of the Shrew was Brittanee Leege (Ottumwa) who performed Katherine, and Best Supporting Role went to Demitrius Mitchell (Harvey, IL) who played Lucentio.
Technical theater work was also honored at the ceremony. Best Technical Support went to Bryan Brain (Hedrick) and Jaime Wright (Plymouth, IL).
Thirty-seven Indian Hills students received Star Performer medals for their performance in or technical support of the two productions. They include (listed by hometown):
ALBIA: Taith May
BLOOMFIELD: Railee Elllison
CAMBRIA: Hannah Haring
CENTERVILLE: Tessa Walker
DANVILLE: Ashley Gorrell
DES MOINES: Keegan Eastman
GRINNELL: Cecilia Mitchell
HEDRICK: Bryan Brain
KEOTA: Bianca Cardona
MILO: Kelli Chapman
NEWTON: Jaci Guthrie
OTTUMWA: Nathan Leege, Steven Nash, Juan Pedro Aldaba, Peyton Nelson, Olivia Anders, Bailey Mitchell, Christopher Lloyd Caldwell, Savannah Ford, Mikala Roberts, Erin McElderry
HARVEY, IL: Demitrius Mitchell
PLYMOUTH, IL: Jaime Wright
Indian Hills Dominates All-Region Softball Selections
Regular-season and postseason Region XI champion Indian Hills placed eight players on the all-region first team and four more on the second team in awards announced by the league office. In addition, IHCC coach Laura North repeated as the Region XI Coach of the Year.
First-team choices from Indian Hills are sophomores Lexi Smith (Bettendorf), Erin Kuba (Cedar Rapids), Taylor Jones (West Branch), Cheyanne Bergert (Bettendorf) and Abby Straight (Logan) along with freshmen Jaylie Reints (Shell Rock), Vanessa Bakley (Osceola) and Carlyn Stanley (Truro).
Representing the Warriors on the all-region second team are sophs Taylor Takushi (Aiea, Hawaii) and Olivia Goodale (Urbandale) and a pair of freshmen, Taylor DuBois (Carlisle) and Helaina Johnson (Abingdon, Illinois).
Kuba, who leads the Warriors in seven offensive categories, earned the Player of the Year honor, and Stanley, with a 13-2 pitching record, is the Region XI Pitcher of the Year.
Of the dozen IHCC players on the all-region squads, there are seven sophomores and five freshmen.
Five of the Warriors honorees made their second all-region team. Goodale, Takushi and Smith were first-team picks in 2017 and Kuba and Jones were placed on the second team last year.
Indian Hills will take a 46-10 season record into the district tournament this weekend in Poplar Bluff, Mo. against Three Rivers CC with a goal of qualifying for the program's third straight trip to the NJCAA national tourney.
Spring Pops Concert Slated for Sunday
The Indian Hills Community College choral department will wrap up a year's full of performances with the Spring Pops Concert this Sunday, May 6. The show will begin at 3:00 p.m. in St. John Auditorium on the IHCC Ottumwa campus and admission is free.
The concert will feature all of the Indian Hills choral groups and soloists performing songs around the theme "our imagination." Some of the selections performed will be Pure Imagination, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, If I Didn't Have You from Monsters, Inc., This is Me from the Greatest Showman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Build Me Up Buttercup, Let it Be, and many more.
The public is invited to join the students for an afternoon of energetic fun and celebrate the end-of-year concert with the choral and vocal students from IHCC.
Cross Country/Track Coach Barnes to Take Briar Cliff Position
Scott Barnes, the Indian Hills head cross country and track and field coach for the past four years, is leaving to take a position as head coach of the two sports at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. Barnes will coach the Warriors through the end of the current track and field season, which will conclude at the NJCAA outdoor championships May 17-19.
Barnes was responsible for starting the track and field programs, both indoor and outdoor, at Indian Hills and has led the men's and women's teams to great success. The IHCC men's team has been ranked in the national top 25 and will have performers in a number of events at this month's national meet. The men's cross country team was also nationally rated during Barnes' stint at Indian Hills.
IHCC was his first job as a college head coach. Barnes had been the head coach at Beal City HS in Michigan and arrived at Indian Hills after one year as the assistant cross country coach at Muskegon CC in his hometown in Michigan.
Barnes said leaving Indian Hills will be tough. "In the last four years what started out as just a cross country coaching job has developed into the coach of nationally-ranked track and cross country programs," Barnes stated. "I owe a ton of that success to my assistant Brent Ewing. Brent has been an absolute blessing from the start. Without him we wouldn't be where we are today. Getting a chance to start a program from scratch is hands-down the most rewarding thing to be a part of in my athletic life. The support I have been given from the administration, school and community has been second to none. So much of my life has been established in this place. From getting married to buying my first house and now having a child on the way, the Indian Hills family got me through all these transitional periods and I owe nothing but thanks to this place."
The IHCC coach says he's proud of what has been established at Indian Hills in such a short period of time. He believes the two programs will continue to flourish and grow because of the influences of the people who work at the college. "I'd like to thank Dr. Marlene Sprouse, Dr. Matt Thompson, Dr. Chris Bowser and my mentor through this journey, Athletic Director Dr. Brett Monaghan," Barnes said. "I thank them not only for their amazing guidance in my professional life, but also for their mentorship and advice they have given me in my personal life as well. There's a reason why this place is successful in everything it does and that unmistakably is because of the rich and caring experience from our leaders."
A search will begin immediately to find Barnes's successor, according to Monaghan.
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On this unique box the snow on the roof and the ground is raised. The doorway and windows have gold foil applique which creates the effect of great light and warmth within the small cottage. And the foil work is also in the dress of the yuletide visitors, which reflects the light streaming forth. This box is perfect for jewelry as it is deeper than most. The sides and bottom are painted with the blue/black marble pattern popular in Fedoskino. Signed by Kisilev, and dated 2000, Fedoskino. It is 2 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 long, and 4" wide. While the execution is superb, the lacquer has begun to craze on top, bottom, and sides. For this reason we have reduced the price. But eh, time will catch up with us all.


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Canadian Army to evaluate NovAtel's GAJT-700ML GPS anti-jam antenna
NovAtel's GAJT-700ML antenna has been selected by the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for testing on Canadian Army armoured vehicles as part of the department's Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP).
NovAtel's GAJT-700ML antenna has been selected by the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for testing on Canadian Army's armoured vehicles, as part of the department's build in Canada innovation program (BCIP).
Focused on battlefield days, the testing will analyse the antenna's performance on the artillery observation post variants (OPV) of the light armored vehicle III (LAV III) in operational conditions to confirm its suitability and robustness.
NovAtel Marketing and Product Management vice-president Jason Hamilton said the BCIP programme offers an opportunity to expand the testing to incorporate end user soldier feedback on the installation and operational effectiveness of GAJT during battlefield usage of the LAV OPV.
"This invaluable feedback will be used by NovAtel to further drive product innovation in support of Canada and its allied partners," Hamilton said.
Director of land requirements, colonel Andrew Jayne, said the Canadian Army requires accurate, secure and reliable access to GPS to conduct operations across the full spectrum of conflict in all potential theatres of operation.
"Technologies which contribute to the assurance of position and timing information are a critical enabler of army operations."
"With the ever-increasing demands on the electromagnetic spectrum and threat of harmful interference, technologies which contribute to the assurance of position and timing information are a critical enabler of army operations in today and tomorrow's operating environment," Jayne said.
To be conducted under the supervision of the Directorate of Land Requirements (DLR), the Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE) and the Land Force Trials and Evaluation Unit (LFTEU), the testing is expected to take place at 4th Canadian Division Support Garrison Petawawa in early March 2014, and conclude by the end of that month.
The GAJT-700ML, manufactured at NovAtel's global headquarters in Calgary, is claimed to be the world's first single-unit GPS anti-jam antenna system for land vehicles, networks and timing infrastructure.
Other variants of the GAJT, a null-forming technology designed to negate jammers, ensuring the availability of satellite signals necessary to compute position and time, include GAJT-700MS and GAJT-AE.
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Self-Portrait – August 2017
Alex P. Keaton was my idol growing up. I've always had that dual nature of being interested in business (numbers, wearing a suit, working in an office) while also being a creative at heart (singing/playing guitar in alt/punk bands, writing, and acting).
My academic advisor in college told me to learn a trade after I said I wanted to be a writer. Being 20 and infatuated with Goethe and the Romantic movement, that wasn't what I wanted to hear. I wanted to be an ARTIST, not work in an office.
Fast forward 20 years and the office worker has won out the majority of the time while I've still dabbled as an artist. Having worked for some years in corporate recruiting, I've always had side gigs, be it playing in a band, DJing, writing freelance entertainment articles, photography, acting, voiceovers.
Now I've put all that energy into chronicling my workout adventures first to inspire, and ultimately surprise, people about what you can do while maintaining a delicious balance with your lifestyle. I'm currently working on several upcoming fitness books while also commanding my day job and Caribbean adventures.


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The Washoe Regional Mapping System (WRMS) was created by Washoe County GIS staff as a comprehensive web-based mapping application. It was designed to utilize the latest web-mapping technology and to replace a number of internal and external mapping applications. The Washoe Regional Mapping System provides up-to-date and relevant geographic information, tools, and documents to the public and to Washoe County staff. The Washoe Regional Mapping System will continue to be updated with new features, access to more data, and a basic API for developers.
Map backgrounds are commonly referred to as basemaps and can be switched using the basemaps menu in the top toolbar. There are six available basemaps that can be switched at any time. When switching basemaps the previous one is removed and replaced with the selected basemap. When the application is closed, the last selected basemap will be the default the next time the map is visited.
Washoe Basemap (Standard Basemap similar to QuickMap): Basemap with light background, hillshade, streets and parcels. Basic background is similar to other popular mapping applications including the old Washoe County QuickMap.
Click the icon to toggle the Washoe Basemap.
Basemap Streets and Parcels: This basemap has no background and is very simple. This clean basemap is best for use with other layers to overlay or printing. This basemap was designed for drawing and planning.
Click the icon to toggle the Streets and Parcels Basemap.
Imagery Background: Image only - Features image purchased by Washoe County in 2016 and 2017 as well as imagery provided by ESRI. This imagery combination provides great image detail as the map zooms in to residential lot scales.
Click the icon to toggle the Imagery Background Basemap.
Hybrid Background: This is a combination of the Streets and Parcels overlaid on the Image Background.
Click the icon to toggle the Hybrid Background Basemap.
Night Basemap: has a dark background and light color parcels providing a somewhat high contrast basemap. This makes a map easier to see, especially useful in sunlight.
Click the icon to toggle the Night Basemap.
Street Atlas Basemap: basemap that features streets, highways and other roads with more layer detail and extra attention to the cartography of the map.
Click the icon to toggle the Street Atlas Basemap.
Click and drag with the mouse to move through the map.
Use the wheel on the mouse to zoom in or out. This will be based on the location, position of the mouse on the map.
With mobile and touchscreen devices, use the pinch-zoom gesture to zoom in or out of the map.
Locations menu at the top has predefined, common locations. This menu provides familiar locations and when selected will zoom you into the general area. Other locations may appear depending on you access rights and what groups you belong to.
When in 3D mode, (see menu item to toggle Viewing Modes) use the mouse to pan and the right mouse button to pivot around an axis and to alter the Point Of View. The 3d mode can take a bit of practice to get confortable with navigation.
*For best performance, use the Chrome browser when viewing 3D.
Search for Address, Street, Street Intersection and Parcel Number. In the upper right corner of the map is the Search Text Box. Enter the desired search criteria.
Most searches will give suggestions; however, intersection searches and parcel searches will not - enter this in its entirety and click the search button.
Most all layers that can be turned on can be identified to get more information. Click or tap (for touch devices) to get more information.
If more than one object was selected in the identify, a sub-menu will popup allowing you to select one of the items listed for more information.
For Parcels, there will be associated information, such as: Property Assessment Data, Tax Information, FEMA Information and Related Documents.
Within the left menu there is the Map Layers list. The layers menu provides a categorized look at some of Washoe County's layers. Click the layer name to turn on or off the layer. For most layers, the map will need to be zoomed in to become visible. Watch for the grey color change that notes visibility potential.
Save layer settings & getting layer information: The chevron down icon on the layer menu button will reveal a icons to save the layer state next time the map loads and also, there is a button that opens a page for more information about the referencing layer.
The layer search box can be used to quickly find a layer.
Additional layers are avaliable. In the layers menu, scroll past the layers group, to see the Add other Data and Layers link. This menu will add other mapping services that can be referenced next time the map loads.
Measuring Tools are located in the left side menu under Tools – see the measure tab. This provides common options for measuring. Remember to double click to deactivate the measuring tool.
Map coordinates are located in the bottom left corner of the map. This gives the Latitude and Longitude with Map Scale as the mouse moves around the map.
Clicking the coordinates will reveal a menu. This menu will allow you to pick coordinates, save the coordinates, and share the coordinates. If a location is saved, this location will be added to the Saved Locations list in the left menu under the heading `My Saved Locations`.
Also the latitude/longitude text boxes can be copied or changed (click the zoom icon to zoom to the new coordinates).
Saving locations: Locations can be saved by navigating to the My Saved Locations menu in the Layers and Tools panel. This will allow for named locations or favorite locations to be saved or shared. The center of the map will be used or a point on the map can be created, just click the red triangle and click the map.
So we are still putting together features that will help the public as well as specific user groups and departments within the county.
More layers are to be added with different views – providing quicker access and more options for power users.
Create your own map – add mapping services, set the layers and save as a theme. Share it with others.
Drawing tools – with the ability to share the drawings. Save drawing objects and sessions.
Generate Mailing lists – Ability to create mailing lists from drawn areas, buffer and create based on these areas.
Query more data – Query the layers underlying data table, highlight results on the map – download data.
3D view shed analysis – click a point to see what is visible from that location.
Areas affected by firearm discharge regulations.
Reno, Sparks, Washoe County and NDOT road and highway snowing plowing routes and prioritization categories.
USGS service that shows current fires, history, boundaries and points.
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Select, Buffer & Create Mail Labels With a buffer distance of: ft.
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Mézères is een gemeente in het Franse departement Haute-Loire (regio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) en telt 102 inwoners (1999). De plaats maakt deel uit van het arrondissement Le Puy-en-Velay.

Geografie
De oppervlakte van Mézères bedraagt 8,4 km², de bevolkingsdichtheid is 12,1 inwoners per km².

Demografie
Onderstaande figuur toont het verloop van het inwonertal (bron: INSEE-tellingen).

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Q: How to delay this message in screen I need to get this message on the screen for 3 seconds and it is important that the process is running in the background. Thanks
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Q: Reusing Javascript code without repasting it again and again I have the below code, which looks for the text "UID" and changes it to "UID *"
On my page, there are other terms such as "description", "score" and so on. I would also like to append * to these as well - is there a tidy way to get the below code to edit those as well? Only way I know is to repeat this code block again and again?
    <script type="text/javascript">
    //Mark UID as Mandatory
    var CFN = "UID";
    $(document).ready(ExecuteOrDelayUntilScriptLoaded(MainFunction, "sp.js"));
    function MainFunction() {
        Mandatory();
    }
    function Mandatory(){
    $(".ms-accentText").each(function() {
    var text = $(this).text();
    $(this).text(text.replace(CFN, 'UID *'));
    });
    }
    </script>

EDIT. I tried the below reply, but this didn't work for me, I have got this code now, but again, doesn't seem to work (its trying to add a * onto "UID" and "Description" where found using a multi variable;
    <script type="text/javascript">
    //Mark UID as Mandatory
    var MandatoryCFs = ["UID", "Description"];
    $(document).ready(ExecuteOrDelayUntilScriptLoaded(MainFunction, "sp.js"));
    function MainFunction() {
        Mandatory();
    }
    function Mandatory(){
    $(".ms-accentText").each(function() {
    var text = $(this).text();
    $(this).text(text.append(MandatoryCFs, ' *'));
    });
    }
    </script>

A: Replace multiple strings by using list of| Regex
    //Mark UID as Mandatory
    var MandatoryCFs = ["UID", "Description"];
    $(document).ready(ExecuteOrDelayUntilScriptLoaded(MainFunction, "sp.js"));
    function MainFunction() {
        Mandatory();
    }
    function Mandatory(){
      $(".ms-accentText").each(function() {
        var text = $(this).text();
        $(this).text(text.replace(new RegExp(MandatoryCFs.join('|'),'g'), '$& *'));
      });
    }

or like this if you don't need to the replaced strings to be dynamic:
text.replace(/UID|Description/g, '$& *')


It's a famous thought experiment, popular at a certain kind of dinner party: "The Trolley Problem." Let's say you were given the job of operating the lever to a pair of train tracks on which a mine trolley is hurtling at breakneck speed. If you do nothing, the trolley will kill five people standing on the track it's currently on. If you pull the lever, you'll divert the trolley, and instead kill one person who is standing on the other track. The classic thinking holds that most people will let five people die rather than pull the lever, because the thought of deliberately killing one person — even to save five others — is intolerable to anyone with an ounce of empathy.


The Young Gifted and Black coalition stands against the many forms of state violence, police killings, mass incarceration, poverty, and more. We stand for justice of all black lives lost to the hands of the state. We stand for community and self-determination. We will not stop until we are free.
The state is committing unrivaled levels of violence against the brown and black communities in the greater Madison, WI area. Dane County and Madison are ranked the worst place to live if you are black. According to Race to Equity(1) we have an 11-1 arrest disparity of black people vs white in Madison, we make up close to 50% of the jail population and we only make up 6% of the population. About 75% of our black children are living in poverty. Institutionalized racism and white supremacy is destroying Madison's black community through educational inequality, wealth inequality, through the criminalization of poverty, and through an unjust justice system. On Friday March 6 2015, Madison Police Department officer Matt Kenny murdered 19 year old Tony Robinson, before his life was able to truly start. Now, the Young Gifted and Black coalition is putting a petition forward to call upon the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Organization of American States commission on Human Rights, to launch a dual track investigation. The first being an independent investigation into the death of Tony Robinson at the hands of Madison, WI police officer Matt Kenny. And the second being an independent investigation into the persistent and systemic racial disparities and inequities in the greater Madison area (Dane County, Wisconsin), with particular focus on poverty rates and the ways in which the police are used as an occupying force in black communities in order to maintain those inequities. This petition can be found at ygbcoalition.org . This nation must reckon its past and present with the lies we continually tell ourselves.
Young Gifted and Black is pushing Dane County to Build The People Not The Jail. We are in a fight to stop the proposed plan to renovate our current jail. Instead we are calling upon Dane County to invest in mental health services and black community led resources. We know that when we build people over jails we improve our communities. We must stop the funneling of money into mass incarceration, into the New Jim crow immediately. We must stop the robbery of black bodies and invest into those the state has continually oppressed. We know when we support and build those the most oppressed all other oppression starts to lift.
Be a part of the movement to end the many forms of state violence.
10% of the donations will go directly to Tony Robinson's family.
"It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty win. We must love and protect one another, we have nothing to lose but our chains."
Good Morning My People. As most of us have heard there was shooting in SC that took the lives of 9 people. It is imperative that we continue to fight the fight against State Violence and Racism. Your support is appreciated and much needed. We will continue to push our UN petition to investigate the murder of Tony Robinson and the huge disparity gaps across all categories in Dane County.
YGB continues to fight and partner with organizations across the nation.
Thank you for your continuous support. Every dollar and cent is appreciated.
There was a problem and we couldn't take donations for a bit but the problem is fixed. Please spread the word and share this campaign as much as possible. Thanks everybody for your support!


Recycling Ink Cartridges / Why Not Just Toss Them in the Trash?
Inkjet cartridges are made out of plastic. Plastic is a petroleum-based product and takes about 1,000 years to decompose. Every year millions of these empty inkjet cartridges are thrown into the refuse bin.
These may end up in landfills or incinerators. An enormous amount of money is spent each year for landfill management because our landfills are filling up faster than ever.
Recycling used inkjet cartridges is easy and will be eminently beneficial to the environment. Recycling empty cartridges is also profitable in a financial sense. Recycling helps reduce the amount of solid waste generated and conserves raw materials.
The energy needed to produce a new product is several times the amount needed than reusing or recycling an old one. Recent studies show that only 20 to 40 percent of empty ink cartridges are recycled. This means that 60 to 80 percent will end up in landfills.
It takes three pounds of resources to make a new cartridge. This quantity of raw materials is what you save when you recycle one empty inkjet cartridge.
The average inkjet cartridge uses 3.5 oz. of oil in its production. Imagine this quantity saved a million times over.
It takes 1,000 years for a cartridge to decompose even more when it is inside a landfill. Each year 300 million of these cartridges are thrown away. This amounts to 75,000 tons of trash.
Remanufactured or recycled cartridges are just as good as new ones. When you buy recycled cartridges at a slightly cheaper price you are not sacrificing quality you are saving your money because money was saved by the companies remanufacturing this product.
Ink to Go is located in beautiful Summerville, SC. We offer discounted inkjet and toner cartridges for almost every printer available. We've been in business since 2007 and are proud to serve the local area.


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26th Annual Plenary Meeting
As the world moves towards new multilateralism in the 21st century, the InterAction Council convened its 26th Annual Plenary on the island of Lidingö in Stockholm, Sweden, the most advanced country in environmental consideration and measures, to consider present challenges of the world. In particular, the Council analysed the present state of the world and focused on how to restore international law and how to manage international financial markets. In this connection, the Council endorsed the Chairmen's reports from the High-Level Expert Group Meetings in Hamburg 19-20 June. In addition, the Council adopted a statement concerning the situation in Zimbabwe.
Entering the second quarter century of activities, the InterAction Council launched the "Helmut Schmidt Young Leadership Forum," inviting promising young men and women from all corners of the globe to interact with the Council members.
Present State of the World
The world is faced with unprecedented challenges: rising food and energy prices, nuclear proliferation, global poverty and the potential for further environmental disasters. However, the Council has recognised that there is now a window of opportunity to turn the tide in these key areas through the adoption of practical measures.
The last few years have heralded a dramatic increase in the price of energy and food. In the case of energy, this should not have come as a surprise. Rising demand and concerns over supply will certainly lead to even further price increases in the long run. The dramatic increase in the price of oil is also one factor behind the current hike in food prices. If not speedily and properly addressed, the mounting food crisis could develop into famine, further poverty and even armed conflicts.
Many of the problems relating to food shortages, competition for energy resources and environmental degradation are connected to the rapid population growth. Greater equality for women, including the right to education, is not only a moral imperative but will also pave the way to smaller, healthier families.
Global disarmament is fundamental in achieving lasting peace. The time has come for everyone to accept the vision of a nuclear weapon-free world and even the vision of a world free of the use of armed force between states. The threat to peace emanating from small arms has been the one most deeply felt by the majority of victims in conflicts occurring since World War II. In the field of arms control and disarmament a number of concrete proposals have been put forward that deserve the urgent attention of the world community. Now is the time to put the wheels in motion.
Global warming represents a serious threat to mankind. Delaying action further is risky – it may become too late. Action must be global, it must encompass both the industrialized world and developing countries, taking into account their specific needs.
Therefore, the InterAction Council recommends:
Accepting the vision of a nuclear weapon free world and urging the nuclear weapon possessing powers to take the lead in a renewed effort in the disarmament process by phasing out nuclear arsenals and avoiding the development of new systems that would instigate a renewed arms race;
Demanding that all nuclear weapon states make a declaration that they will refrain from the first use of weapons of mass destruction;
Urging all states to accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and to abide by their obligations under that treaty and for nuclear weapons to be taken off hair trigger alert to avoid war by accidents or misunderstandings;
Urging the entry into force of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and calling attention to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and the possibilities for creating a dialogue between all nuclear weapon states in this context;
Negotiating a treaty providing a verified ban on the production of fissile material for weapons to prevent more enriched uranium and plutonium from being produced for weapons grade;
Welcoming the recent and encouraging progress towards fulfilment of the agreement for disablement and destruction of the unauthorised nuclear program of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, encouraging indispensable political efforts without any precondition for talks as regards Iran, bearing in mind that there is no military solution to this question and urging Israel to bring its own nuclear weapons program fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards;
Restricting and regulating international production and trade in small arms by supporting negotiations in the United Nations for the establishment of an International Arms Trade Treaty;
Reinforcing that the Palestinian/Israeli conflict remains a primary issue in the Middle East and that only a negotiated political settlement comprising all relevant actors will produce durable peace;
Recognising that equality for women, especially concerning the right to education, is imperative to achieving sustainable development and international peace and security, recalling in particular goal three of the Millennium Development Goals and UNSC Resolution 1325;
Recognising that in addition to environmental consequences, increased global use of oil and gas may have negative security implications as resources become more and more scarce;
Taking immediate action in relation to the food crisis and underlining the risk that this will lead to more widespread famine, further poverty and even armed conflicts if not properly addressed including action to eliminate subsidies for grain and bio-fuel based products;
Emphasising that a reduction in carbon dioxide emission needs to encompass all possible measures, including: encouraging increased investment into new technological solutions, expanded use of renewable energy resources and effective economic incentives in order to discourage the use of fossil fuels;
Setting prudent aggregate limits for future carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases and agreeing on means to effectively implement such limits globally;
Urging world leaders to negotiate a successor to the Kyoto Protocol to be ratified by all states, while recognizing the special responsibility of the industrial countries;
Fostering dialogue among and within religions and developing an action plan for inter-faith education for increasing tolerance and mutual respect and noting advances in this regard.
Restoring International Law: Legal, Political and Human Dimensions
The need for a rule-based international society committed to justice and development is greater than ever before in consideration of the complex challenges facing humankind today. Adherence to international law and trust in multilateral institutions must be restored. Unilateral actions put the world at risk and undermine efforts to uphold international peace and security.
It is clear that to settle differences among states in today's world through the unilateral use of force could have disastrous effects and may even threaten human survival on earth. Thus, differences that occur among states must be resolved by peaceful means as prescribed by the Charter of the United Nations. Multilateral institutions and their mechanisms must be able to address effectively the challenges put before them.
One of the most urgent actions required for the maintenance of international peace and security and for responsible world governance is to restore respect for the UN Charter. By necessity, the powerful states must take the lead. This applies in particular to the members of the Security Council, the organ entrusted with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. As the organ that has been entrusted with the competence to act on behalf of the members of the organisation, the Security Council must honour this trust.
In the Summit Resolution of 2005 the member states of the UN reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, international law and an international order based on the rule of law. States must live up to their duty to respect international law as stated by them in this resolution.
One of the most serious threats to human security is terrorism. It is important that states cooperate in combating this scourge. But it is important to recognise that this is not a war. Terrorism should be treated as criminal acts to be handled through existing systems of law enforcement and with full respect for human rights and the rule of law.
Acknowledging that the challenges mankind faces must be addressed through multilateral solutions within a rule-based international system;
Recognising that the Charter of the UN permits the use of force by states only when authorised by the Security Council or where it is exercised in self-defence if an armed attack occurs or when the threat is imminent;
Also recognising that the Charter does not allow for the preventive use of force;
Emphasising that unauthorised use of force, including such as the invasion of Iraq, by the so-called Coalition of the Willing States contributes to the weakening of respect for international law;
Insisting that states observe scrupulously their obligations under international law, in particular the Charter of the United Nations and encouraging the leading powers to set an example by working within the law and abiding by it, realising that this is also in their interest;
Realising that it is necessary for states to engage in discussions with those with whom they have controversies in order to explore the possibility of resolving the difference;
Affirming the commitment to settle international disputes through peaceful means and urging states to accept the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice;
Underlining the importance of the Security Council exercising its mandate effectively and decisively in accordance with the responsibility granted to it by the UN Charter;
Acknowledging that there are situations which require the Security Council to act with authority and consequence in accordance with the principle of the responsibility to protect;
Treating terrorism as criminal acts to be handled through existing systems of law enforcement and with full respect for human rights and the rule of law;
Underlining the importance of an agreed definition of terrorism;
Calling for universal ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the full cooperation with the Court on the part of all states;
Encouraging non-governmental organisations to continue their activities in enhancing respect for human rights and the rule of law;
Calling for all states to devote resources to education on global ethics, the foundations of international law and the meaning of the rule of law at the national and international level;
Reaffirming and strengthening the Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities.
Managing International Financial Markets
The current crisis facing the international financial markets is affecting economic activity and eroding faith in the system. Huge disequilibria in the international balance of payments could lead to disorderly adjustments and an ever-weakening US dollar. The daily transaction volume in foreign exchange markets today aggregates approximately 3.2 trillion US dollars.
The most significant feature of the current crisis, precipitated by the US sub-prime asset bubble burst, was that it was foreseeable but almost no action was taken. Complex and novel financial instruments have entered the international markets, radically changing the landscape and affecting stability.
Today there are more than 9,000 unregulated and unsupervised high risk-taking hedge funds, managing nearly 2 trillion US dollars in assets and many of them are registered in off-shore tax havens. Politicians and ordinary investors lack both an overview and specific knowledge of these funds. Now even commercial banks are engaging in off-balance sheet transactions. It is almost impossible to know what is going on in the opaque globalised financial markets. Regulation and surveillance similar to those in financial institutions and their instruments listed on the stock market are required in relation to these funds.
High and rapidly rising energy and food prices create an unprecedented challenge. If this continues without redress, negative effects upon global wealth distribution will inevitably follow. One of the causes has been abundant liquidity in the international financial markets. The excessively easy monetary conditions fuel mounting prices, inflation and the widening of disequilibrium.
Existing institutional frameworks have not been able to cope with the ongoing crisis. G-8 is insufficient and reforms are overdue in both the IMF and the World Bank to meet the challenges of the new era. Any solutions to the current financial crisis will require collective and cooperative action.
Therefore the InterAction Council recommends:
Redressing the US balance of payments deficit by urging the United States to reduce fiscal deficit and reform its taxation policy to encourage American households to borrow less and to increase private savings;
Urging countries with current account surpluses, to redress the global balance of payments disequilibria;
Expanding the G8 to include China, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and an African state, recognizing their role as major global economies and important state actors;
Urging the G8 to give the IMF the mandate to propose recommendations for guidelines in surveillance and direction of international financial markets, at the same time reforming voting rights in the IMF to better reflect the realities of the present economic world;
Subjecting all investment banks, hedge funds, private equity funds, financial institutions and instruments to the supervision and regulation as apply to the normal banking system and promoting transparency;
Restoring adequate capital ratios of financial institutions to restore confidence in the international financial markets and to ensure market stability;
Addressing questionable transactions via tax-exempt and control-free financial havens through a global agreement to take national action to prohibit banks from lending to private financial institutions registered in tax havens without financial surveillance regimes;
Urging energy consuming countries to release oil reserves over and beyond the obligated 90 day equivalent of net imports under the Agreement with the International Energy Agency at appropriate times in order to lower domestic oil prices;
Encouraging the development of technologies to produce bio-fuels from plants as opposed to food sources.
Business, Human Rights and Responsibilities
Rule of Law - a guide for politicians
2008 Present State of the World


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Realme C17 price in Nigeria and full specs
The Realme C17 has been officially launched in Bangladesh. It is the lastest device in the brand's C-series line. The Realme C17 has many improvements over the C15 and C12 that were released last month. These improvements are a Snapdragon 460 process, a 90Hz refresh rate, a punch-hole display, and camera upgrades. Realme C17 price in Nigeria will start from N70,000.
Lately, the company introduced the C11, C12, and C15, all of which focused mainly on large batteries. Although all of the three smartphones have one thing in common, the processor. All three smartphones use the MediaTek Helio G35 processor, but this time around the company reduced the battery capacity, improved the display, and added a new processor for the C17. Therefore, it appears to be that the new C17 will deliver improved performance over its younger siblings.
The phone features a 6.5-inch IPS panel that has an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a pixel density of 270PPI. The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate and it is covered with a Corning Gorilla Glass for extra protection.
The Realme C17 comes with four camera lenses on the back and these consist of a 13MP(f/2.2) primary lens, an 8MP(f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 2MP(f/2.4) depth sensor, and a 2MP(f/2.4) macro lens.
Performance is not often made a priority on budget devices but this time around Realme managed to use Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) rather than the Helio G35 SoC we've seen in Realme C11, C12, and C15. The phone has a 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage which can be expanded using a microSD card.
Realme C17 features a huge 5000mAh battery of which Realme claims it can last for 12.3hrs while gaming. It supports 18W fast charging.
Announced Date 21st September 2020
Release Date 22th September 2020
Display Size & Type 6.5 inches IPS LCD
Max Brightness: 600nits
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
Screen-to-body ratio 90%
Software Android 10; Realme UI
Chipset Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
(Quad) 13 MP (f/2.2)
2 MP ( f/2.4)
Support 1080P/30fps video recording
(Single) 8 MP
Supports nano SIM + nano SIM
Connectivity GSM, GPS, BT 5.0, Hotspot,
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, FM radio
Sensors Fingerprint (Rare-mounted)
Magnetic induction sensor
-USB: Type-C, USB OTG
-Fast battery charging: Yes (18 W)
-Reverse charging: yes
Colors Navy Blue
Lake Green
Realme C17 price in Nigeria & availability
For the 6 GB + 128 GB variant, the Realme C17 is priced at BDT 15,990 ~ N70,000. Two-color options are available, namely Lake Green and Navy Blue. Realme has not yet revealed information regarding its availability in Nigeria. STAY TUNED.
Realme has been progressively gaining a stronghold in the budget market. When it comes to budget smartphone releases, the company is one of the most aggressive brands. The company has been releasing budget devices in a short period of time and the Realme C17 is the newest. With Realme C17, you would get a massive battery that can last you 2 days, a 90Hz display, and decent performance all for an affordable price of approx N75,000.
One thing I don't like about Realme, in general, is that its budget lineup is getting extremely crowded with devices that are nearly similar with prices that converge. Yet the company continues to introduce new devices especially to the C-series and this makes it difficult for consumers to choose. The C12 and C15 were revealed by Realme just last month.
The Realme C11, C12, and C15 all have a huge battery and the same MediaTek Helio G35 as the processor but this time around Realme made an upgrade to the C17 performance by using Snapdragon 460, upgrade the cameras, and added a 90hz refresh rate display all for nearly the same price as the previous C-series models. For anyone else, a better performance, improved camera, and 90Hz display would be a better choice than the previous models.
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View More Press Releases by U.S. Department of Labor [DOL]
DOL Obtains Consent Order and Judgment to Restore $13,193 to the Sartell Group 401(k) Plan in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Issued by: U.S. Department of Labor [DOL]
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – After an investigation by the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota issued a consent order and judgment requiring the fiduciaries of Minneapolis, Minnesota-based The Sartell Group Inc. to restore $13,193 to The Sartell Group 401(k) employee retirement benefit plan.
Investigators found that fiduciaries Pamela Sartell, Forrest Sartell and The Sartell Group Inc. violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by failing to remit employee contributions and participant loan repayments to its 401(k) Plan.
Prior to this judgment, fiduciaries had repaid an additional $27,135 in employee contributions and participant loan repayments that EBSA's investigation discovered they had failed to remit.
"This judgment restores to participants their hard-earned retirement funds and protects their future," said EBSA Regional Director James J. Purcell, in Kansas City, Missouri. "Fiduciaries must work solely in the interest of plans and participants, and manage employee benefit plans in accordance with federal laws. Fiduciaries with questions on their role should reach out to EBSA for guidance."
The terms of the consent order and judgment, also remove and permanently enjoin fiduciary Forrest Sartell from serving or acting as a fiduciary or service provider to any ERISA-covered employee benefit plan in the future, and require fiduciary Pamela Sartell to complete training in the duties and responsibilities of fiduciaries to ERISA-covered plans.
The fiduciaries will also pay a civil money penalty of $8,065 for these ERISA violations. EBSA's Kansas City Regional Office investigated the case.
ERISA requires fiduciaries to operate employee benefit plans solely in the interest of participants and beneficiaries. Employers and workers can reach EBSA toll-free at 866-444-3272 for help with problems related to private sector retirement and health plans.
EBSA's mission is to assure the security of the retirement, health and other workplace related benefits of America's workers and their families. EBSA accomplishes this mission by developing effective regulations; assisting and educating workers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries and service providers; and vigorously enforcing the law.
The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Scalia v. Sartell Group, Inc., Pam Sartell, Forrest Sartell and The Sartell Group 401(k) Plan
Civil Action No. 20-cv-1088 (SRN-KMM)


The 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the British author Kazuo Ishiguro (b. 1954). The Academy noted that Ishiguro, "in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world". Read our interview in the B&N Review.


Earth observation and geospatial information are enablers for the SDGs - video interview with GEO Secretariat Director, Barbara Ryan.
Earth observation and geospatial information can facilitate monitoring, measuring and reporting on the SDGs. The challenge for the global community is to make sure that statistics offices are harnessing freely available data and information from Earth observations.
GEO is working with the United Nations Initiative on Global Geospatial Information (UN-GGIM) to sustain, enhance and expand Earth observation frameworks for improved decision making.
Today, we can access more data about the Earth than ever before, but much of that data is kept in archives. GEO is advocating for broad open data to unleash the power of Earth observations. If public resources built the satellites, then the data needs to be released broadly and openly. Governments should not be charging their citizens for data that those citizens have already paid for.
The GEO community is working to downscale global initiatives to the regional and national level. GEO convenes the scientific communities as well as decision makers so that everyone can better understand each other's ongoing efforts.
GEO is working to reach out more to improve collaboration in and among developing countries. The geospatial community needs to work more closely with developing countries to for more efficient use of investments in environmental monitoring and social science information.
Open data starts within national boundaries. GEO advocates for broad and open data sharing to address the SDGs. Countries that see the economic benefits of open data leading to innovation, are inspiring other countries to make their data available too.


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Принсес-Таун () — населённый пункт на юге Ганы. Расположен на территории муниципального района  в Западной области, к северо-западу от мыса Три-Пойнтс, к юго-востоку от  и к юго-западу от районного центра . Население около 5200 человек по переписи 2010 года.

География
Принсес-Таун расположен южнее слияния двух рек (Nyala и Kpane). В Принсес-Таун существует паромное сообщение через эстуарий. В прошлом его ширина состаляла около 15 м, но из-за береговой эрозии в настоящее время он стал шире. В прошлом река Nyala служила для транспортировки леса. Восточнее расположена большая закрытая лагуна (Ehonle Lagoon), в которой преобладают мангровые растения рода Ризофора, а рода Авиценния — отсутствуют. Лагуна и её божество почитаются местными жителями. Запрещено убивать обезьян, обитающих в районе лагуны, и продавать рыбу, лобстеров и моллюсков, выловленных в лагуне.

Принсес-Таун населяет народ нзима. Местное название поселения — Kpokeso (Pokeso, Pocqueso), Pokesu или Bokaso. В конце сентября — начале октября празднуется неделю .

Жители занимаются рыбной ловлей в заливе и реке Nyala, улов продаётся в Агона. Принсес-Таун находится в самой влажной части Ганы, почвы сильнокислые. На таких почвах растут только некоторые сельскохозяйственные культуры. В Принсес-Таун находятся госу каучуковые плантации. Также здесь растёт масличная пальма и кокосовая пальма.

Форт Большой Фридрихсбург
Южнее Принсес-Тауна расположен форт . В 1682 году курфюрст Бранденбурга Фридрих Вильгельм I основал . Форт заложил  1 января 1683 года и он стал частью бранденбургского Золотого Берега. Форт был центром трансатлантической работорговли. В 1718 году Большой Фридрихсбург был продан голландской Вест-Индской компании и в 1724 году форт стал частью голландского Золотого Берега под названием форт Голландия (Fort Hollandia). В 1979 году форты и замки Вольты, Большой Аккры, Центрального и Западного регионов внесены в список объектов всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.

Примечания

Западная область Ганы
Населённые пункты Ганы


i'm kinda excited to see what lies behind each nick. haha. alright people, leaving house now. see ya in a while yingying and raine! and the rest, see ya later!
hafiz_ wrote: i'm kinda excited to see what lies behind each nick. haha. alright people, leaving house now. see ya in a while yingying and raine! and the rest, see ya later!
erm zenlicious, from the other post they said as long as less then 20 degrees so should be fine?
i heard abt it too but when i see the x-ray film....i was so scared.
I don't know what to do but wait for the results.
zenlicious wrote: i heard abt it too but when i see the x-ray film....i was so scared.
wondering hows the dinner and those who went for training today?
hi, i'm new here! can anyone share about training at STC? and also, wad's the training hours like? thanks!
hey! don't worry.. i too had to go back for 2nd xray in view of my scoliosis(which i did not know anything about!). like you, the nurse also told me it's mild but when i saw the xray myself, i nearly fainted. looked so curved on the film.. but when the report came out, it was only less than 10degrees.
Sorry guys didn't manage to make it tonight, lose track of time talking to my kakis there I actually prepared the cocktail concoction list for the gathering liao but by the time I am ready to leave its too late already. So when is the next gathering??
curi0us wrote: hi, i'm new here! can anyone share about training at STC? and also, wad's the training hours like? thanks!
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I will leave that for Is there any reason why you might not be able to start the training in FEB?
you mean ppl training in STC need to sing song???
I really hope for the best now.
So happy to have so many ppl here to "accompany" me during this period.
You guys make me feel that I'm not alone =) Thanks!!!


design. Just the design looks the same.
You can write your own review of the Tennatronix ITT-2 TurboTuner 2.
I bought an ITT-1 (RF goes through the box) but it would not tune with a new IC-7100. Returned to Gigaparts (who handles returns for Tennnatronix) and got a non RF ITT-2 (just AH-4 and CI-V connections) box but it had bad firmware. On the second swap-out it still didn't work until the manufacturer told me to try a different baud rate and a different CI-V address value (19,200 and 70h) then the manual said.
This is still a new product so I expected issues. I am glad I stuck through it. It works great, tunes 1.5:1 or less on all bands, just like my old N2VZ unit.
This is the most elegant solution on the marketplace in my opinion. No remote head, works with the Icom tune button and can be installed by the radio.


"Dancing With the Stars" cast members Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani opened their eighth studio location in The Woodlands Waterway on Monday at 1501 Lake Robbins Drive, Ste. 160.
The dance studio offers classes for dancers of all ages and skill levels including private instruction, wedding dance lessons, group classes and dance fitness classes as well as dance showcases and competitions.
"Whether you want to learn to ballroom dance for an upcoming event, stay in shape, perhaps connect with a loved one, pursue dancing competitively, or simply have fun dancing, I guarantee that our students will become naturally confident and comfortable on the dance floor because our instructors are trained to teach with the same training techniques used by Tony, Val, and myself on the show," Maksim said.
Other Dance With Me studios are located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and there is one other Texas location in Southlake.


Bats are some of Canada's unsung heroes, eating hundreds of mosquitoes and moths each night. This handout explains why bats are important, dispels myths and provides tips on how you can invite bats to your garden. It also includes a plan for building a bat house.


Large Flat Screen Televisions Rentals are the the latest way to impress clients, friends and associates. Hookup any computer or video source to a large screen for a big wow factor at any meeting or event. These large TV's are also rented for sports broadcasts or other big television events.


The three meeting rooms available to you in the comfortable NH Alcalá Hotel are supplied with all of the services and equipment that you may need for your business meetings, conventions, conferences or any type of festive events such as banquets or celebrations. In addition to audiovisual systems (overhead projection, TV, video, projectors), direct-line and coded telephone and fax, we can also arrange professional services such as hosts, secretaries, translators or entertainment groups, among others. With a capacity of up to 158 people, the meeting rooms adapt with versatility to all of your requirements.
Located in midtown Madrid overlooking the Retiro Park and a short stroll from the Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles and Serrano Street.
Restaurant, Cocktail bar, Café bar, 3 Function rooms (from 10 to 150 people), Laundry and dry cleaning service, Cloakroom service, Car park.
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Electric Buses
BYD Electric Bus Can Go 30 Hours Between Charges
BYD's electric buses can run for an impressive 30 or so hours straight in between charges, based on the results of a pilot test performed in New York City last year during the months of August–October. Charging to full capacity took, roughly, 3–4 hours, and was completed at night.
According to SAE International (the Society of Automotive Engineers), one of BYD's buses was used on a number of different routes in Manhattan during that span of time, and ran for a total of 1,481 miles. The pilot test proved that the electric bus could indeed approach the 155-mile-range advertised by BYD.
Here's some more info from SAE:
After two months, the electric bus's average battery duration was 0.3 h per % SOC, or 30 h of operation per full charge. An advantage of electric buses, compared to diesel bus technology, is that they do not idle when in heavy or stopped traffic, thus conserving "fuel" and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Another advantage is that because BYD buses do not have an internal-combustion engine or transmission, along with other conventional components, maintenance costs (and labor) can be reduced "significantly," according to the company. Regenerative braking also reduces normal brake-pad wear and maintenance.
BYD and MTA claim that the expected operating-cost-per-mile of an electric bus is about $0.20 to $0.30, compared to $1.30 per mile for an equivalent diesel- or natural-gas-powered bus in New York.
In related news, Daimler-BYD's first Denza electric car is nearing its release date — the model is expected to be released in China sometime towards the middle of the year. Recent reports have revealed that the EV will be DV quick-charge compatible.
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Das freiwillige Jahr » Sutor Kolonko e.K.
Urs has a busy life, bringing up his teenage daughter Jette alone, taking care of his alcoholic brother and helping out in the nearby refugee home. He urges Jette to take a year off before university and do social work in South America: Urs is determined that she should have a free, independent life rather than being stuck in the provinces like him. But Jette is torn between living up to her father's expectations and being with her boyfriend Mario. At the last moment, instead of boarding the plane for Costa Rica she sneaks back and hides in a caravan belonging to Mario's parents at the outskirts of the village. Urs is taught a painful lesson about the limits of his tolerance and ultimately realises that he can't force other people to be happy.
A film about life as a space filled with possibilities… a space which can very quickly become too small.


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86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
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On September 11, 2001, four airplanes flying out of U.S. airports were taken over by terrorists from the Al-Qaeda network of Islamic extremists. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City, destroying both buildings. One of the planes crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane, originally aimed at Washington, D.C., crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people died in these attacks, most of them civilians. This was the worst attack on American soil in the history of the nation.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Los Angeles riots
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Columbine High School massacre
Boston Marathon bombings
True of false: The worst attack on American soil in the history of the nation occured in Sep 11, 2001
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Please repeat the quiz and try different answer combinations.
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Fink Murphy
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Sebastian McDonald, C.P.
"Fink" is a name that most people would prefer not to be known by. It would be strange, to say the least, that any parent would name his/her child "Fink". There is a bit of shadiness or suspiciousness attached to the moniker, regardless of the actual character to whom it is attached. A very upright, law-abiding person may go by the name "Fink".
Such was the case years ago in a Midwest city, a medium-sized urban area, with the usual amenities of urban life such as it was fifty or so years ago. These included the electrical grid that empowered the then expected amenities of life, such as a phone system that connected every business operation and household in the vicinity, or at least the vast majority of them. At that time, there was a common, and less expensive, arrangement known as "a party line", which enabled several parties, usually neighbors to one another, to use the same phone line, that is, the same phone number. The only way of knowing when an incoming call was for one's own family rather than another party on the same line, was in the distinctive "ring" of an incoming call. This enabled a particular customer on a three or four party-line, to know that the call was for his/her family rather than another party on the line. For example, two long and one short ring indicated one party, rather than another party whose distinctive ring might have been one long and two short rings. This meant everyone on that line had to listen carefully to incoming calls to make sure that they were for someone else, not for him or herself. Of course, mistakes were made, especially by children, who would mistakenly answer a phone call meant for another party on the line which, when this occurred frequently, agitated the other parties on that line.
Such was the arrangement in the case at hand, involving a party line, one of whom was a bookie named Fink Murphy (this surname is fictitious). He was the recipient of many calls because this city featured a famous racehorse track, attracting bettors from across the area, and Fink was quite busy accommodating their desires. Understandably, the other parties on this party line were fed up with Fink, since most of the incoming calls were for Fink, and he was occupying the line on his own initiative the remainder of the time. There was one young single woman in particular who was agitated at his constant presence on the phone line, especially on weekends, as she awaited phone calls from her boyfriends inviting her out on a date.
Now there are obvious lessons to glean from this example. One, for those who could afford it, was to avoid securing a party line for their use, and procure their own private line. The other, less charitable than this, was for those sharing the party line with Fink, to sit close to the phone and repeatedly interrupt Fink as he conversed with another party on the line. Or, in much the same fashion, was to try beating Fink to the phone when it first rang, and proceed to announce that Fink was unavailable. Or yet another strategy, more charitable in nature, was to bear this cross patiently and suffer this inconvenience in silence.
But every cloud has a silver lining. In this case, it was a daughter of Fink, who could not bear this Incessant warfare, but who happily met a young man whose family was also on this party line, eager to avoid the rancor accompanying this situation. It was out of this situation that a Romeo and Juliet situation developed that more than compensated for their grievances. Each of them was privy to this internecine conflict, and brought their mutual interests to bear upon it, to the relief of all.
For us, living in a less tension-filled situation than just described, an incident such as this helps us appreciate that there are advantages living in a more technologically advanced society where we do not have to put up with such an upsetting scenario, since we now carry about our cell phones or I-phones or smart-phones, whereby we can achieve instant communication with our friends and family, without fear of interference from unfriendly, intrusive or belligerent neighbors. And while even these devices can occasion ugly scenarios, such as the recent standoff between the FBI and the Apple Inc organization, they are relatively infrequent, providing more privacy and less rancor than the party-line arrangement. We need not worry about Fink Murphys dominating a party-line system. This occasions a sense of gratitude for the benefits we enjoy (not taking them for granted), of seeing the silver lining around the inevitable clouds overshadowing us, and of providing better ways for a Romeo and Juliet to meet.
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Evan Evans says:
Thanks for your post Father. Wonder what folks would do today if subjected to "party" line communication! Perish the thought for sure.