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Beards: What the Church has actually said
By Lindsey Miller, Danielle B. Wagner November 06, 2018 03:30 PM MST
Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church's teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.
For Latter-day Saints, the beard debate has continued for decades, but aside from missionary standards and the BYU beard policy, little has been officially said about the topic.
While people are divided on the subject today, beards were widely accepted and even encouraged during the early 1900s. Missionaries in the British and European missions were even required to grow beards during their missionary service at one point because "facial hair added dignity."
Many prophets and apostles also sported long beards during their service in the Church. Brigham Young, Heber J. Grant, and Joseph F. Smith were just a few of the influential prophets who had facial hair, but things started to change in the 1960s when beards shifted from a sign of dignity to a sign of rebellion. The last prophet to have facial hair was George Albert Smith in 1951. David O. McKay became the first clean-shaven prophet (with the exception of Joseph Smith), and the standard has remained for every prophet since.
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President Dallin H. Oaks addressed the BYU student body when he was first appointed as the university's president. Among other topics, he talked with the students about appearance—specifically facial hair.
"I am weary of having young people tell me how most of our Church leaders in earlier times wore beards and long hair, which shows that these are not inherently evil," President Oaks said in 1971.
"In the minds of most people at this time, the beard and long hair are associated with protest, revolution, and rebellion against authority. They are also symbols of the hippie and drug culture. … In addition, unkemptness—which is often (though not always) associated with beards and long hair—is a mark of indifference toward the best in life."
President Oaks noted that he wouldn't be surprised if the beard policy changed in the future. The address was given more than 40 years ago, and the policy at BYU has become slightly more lenient—allowing beards for medical, theatrical, or religious purposes.
Missionaries are also required to be clean-shaven, and the missionary grooming guidelines emphasize the importance of keeping a "professional, dignified, clean, and well-groomed appearance" to keep all attention on the message the missionary is called to share. In addition, many temple workers and ward, stake, and other Church leaders remain clean-shaven. But is this a requirement? And what about the rest of the Latter-day Saint community?
What the Church Has Actually Said
The Church's handbook and Newsroom do not provide any specific guidelines regarding beards or facial hair. Even on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, the topic is limited to a Bible Dictionary description, two scriptures under the topical guide section "beard," and a few articles or talks addressing beards and facial hair.
In the February 1993 Ensign, David S. King, president of the Washington temple, addressed the questions "Is there a dress and grooming standard for temple attendance?" In this article, he said:
"Church leaders, recognizing that fashions go in cycles, are sensitive to the rich cultural diversity within the Church. For example, they have recently held that clean, neatly trimmed and managed beards and long hair for men—as well as certain other fashions that to some might seem 'trendy'—are acceptable for the temple, provided they are not inherently offensive or vulgar. In the tropics, certain attire that in the northern climes may be considered extreme is not only acceptable but mandatory. Proper allowances must be made for these differences. …
"Having reached this conclusion, however, we still face the unanswered question of what to do with temple patrons who reach the temple inappropriately attired. Suppose the members of a righteous family, having traveled a long distance at considerable expense, arrive at the temple to receive their own endowments and sealings but are informed that they are inappropriately dressed. Are they to be turned away, as the Zoramites, who were cast out of the synagogues because of their coarse apparel? (See Alma 32:2.) Should their failure (perhaps the result of misinformation or other human errors) to meet the temple's standards of dress deprive them of their eternal blessings? Of course not.
"After carefully considering this very question, Church leaders have announced a ruling that preserves the need of an expanding church to both respect temple standards and accommodate itself to the demands of Christian love and understanding. The rule holds that the responsibility for teaching temple patrons about dress and grooming standards must rest upon the priesthood authorities who issue temple recommends. It is at the family, ward, and stake level, not at the temple, that the proper foundation for temple conduct and dress must be laid" (emphasis added).
As a global Church that encompasses a host of cultures, Church leaders have not issued any Churchwide policies based on facial hair, which holds different meanings in different places around the world. Because of this, the Church has left it up to local Church leaders to decide grooming standards for temple attendance, leadership, and temple workers. Some Church leaders may ask newly called bishops, stake presidents, temple workers, or patrons to remain clean-shaven. Similarly, the Church has left it up to each individual to determine if they will grow facial hair or not.
What the Scriptures Say about Beards
The scriptures themselves contain a limited number of references to beards, but each illustrates important principles. Here are a few:
"Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard." —Lev 19:27
"That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the Lord." —Jeremiah 41:5
"Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away." —Samuel 10:4
"But it shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair off his head and his beard and his eyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave off: and he shall wash his clothes, also he shall wash his flesh in water, and he shall be clean." —Lev. 14:9
These scriptures reflect that beards held meaning and significance even in ancient cultures, but that meaning could change depending on time, place, and circumstance.
According to the Bible dictionary, Jews understood beards as having "great importance," and facial hair distinguished them from the Egyptians, who remained clean-shaven. While beards set the Jews apart, the way a person wore their beard could point to their faithfulness. In the Bible dictionary, it clarifies that "trimming the corners of the mouth," forbidden in Leviticus 19, was a mark of idolatry.
Later in the scriptures, as can be seen in the scriptures in Jeremiah and Samuel, shaving one's beard is seen as an act of humility or humiliation. Another mention of beards in Leviticus 14 mentions that the shaving of all of one's facial hair was part of a ritual cleansing for lepers.
As we can see from these few examples, beards or the cutting of a beard can signify everything from purity to humility and faithfulness to idolatry. Today, beards also carry meaning that can vary based on culture and time. Just as missionaries used to grow beards to signify dignity, today they show respect and keep attention focused on their message by remaining clean-shaven.
The most important lesson we can learn from these scriptures is that what matters most is the spirit with which one presents themselves and their appearance before God. Our dress, grooming, and appearance should reflect our love of God and our willingness to follow Him—beard or no beard.
As For the Strength of Youth illustrates, "Your body is sacred. Respect it and do not defile it in any way. Through your dress and appearance, you can show that you know how precious your body is. You can show that you are a disciple of Jesus Christ and that you love Him."
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The covers were shiny and glossy, size A4, in pastel shades. In each book there were the most amazing illustrations of the highest caibre.
I remember the pictures more then the stories.
One of the pictures I remember was of a one legged tin soldier standing by a tin ballerina by a roasting hot fireplace, and they were melting away into a heart shaped blob of molten metal... And it took up the entire page.
I have no idea who the illustrator was, the author or even the name... All I have to go on are the pictures!
Nah, A4 is the British equivalent of 8.5 x 11, except it's slightly longer and not as wide. It sounds like a series of picture books, maybe?
The story mentioned is definately "The Tin Soldier," but it could have been published in many books. I think the only way you'll find it is to accidently run across it somewhere like a second-hand bookstore.


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Baby Left Unable To Walk Or Talk After Hospital Error
Medical Law Experts Working To Secure 24-Hour Care Package After Hospital Admits To Errors During Childbirth
Lawyers at Irwin Mitchell are urging an NHS hospital to improve safety practices after a child was left with brain damage as a result of medical staff wrongly administering drugs during his birth.
Darryl Munashe Kupahurasa (known as Munashe), 5, from Rossington, Doncaster, suffers from cerebral palsy after staff at Doncaster Royal Infirmary incorrectly gave his mother a drip containing an artificial hormone used to induce and aid labour.
The drug, which was only present in the room on a precautionary basis caused the mother's contractions to become too strong, which decreased the amount of oxygen to the baby, causing a catastrophic brain injury. As a result Munashe will never be able to walk or talk, and he will suffer from ongoing severe cognitive and learning difficulties.
Munashe's parents, Portia, 32, and Devon, 36, are now working with Irwin Mitchell to secure the funds they need to provide a necessary package of 24-hour care and support for the rest of his life.
An internal investigation undertaken by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that while it was correct for the drip to have been present at the time of Mrs Kupahurasa's labour in case it was needed, the administration of the drug Syntocinon was an error by hospital staff as it was not needed at that time. The Trust has now made a full admission of liability for Munashe's condition.
Sarah Rowland, an Associate Solicitor in the medical law team at Irwin Mitchell, said: "This was an entirely avoidable incident, which has had a tragic impact on the life of an individual and his family.
"This should have been a simple case of administering the correct drugs at the correct time – something absolutely fundamental in medicine. Processes should be in place to prevent incidents like this occurring, and we hope that this case highlights the important lessons that need to be learned to prevent similar incidents happening again.
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"We will struggle to trust any medical staff again, but we hope the systems are improved so that, in future, nobody suffers like Munashe has."
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Creed Bratton and his music
From the Examiner:
Last Saturday night at the Hotel Cafe, The 3DVB's fronted by Creed Bratton on vocals and rhythm guitar played a tight, fun, enthusiastic set of songs from their newly released LP Bounce Back. Though currently best known for his role in the hit television show The Office, Bratton's history in the music industry goes back to the early sixties and includes generating top hits during that era. Earlier in the day, before the Hotel Cafe show, the Examiner had a moment to sit down and talk with Creed about this history, changes in the Los Angeles music scene over time, and the relationship between his acting and music careers.
Link: The Office's Creed Bratton discusses his music
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Warren says:
Thanks for the link, although the story was poorly written. It kept telling us what Creed said instead of just quoting him.
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Who is the "cast member that left the show to be a show runner between the show and the network"? Mike Shur? That would make sense….because Moses is like Mose…..
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Did you know that, since Google launched 18 years ago, it's has been storing every single search you've ever made? Yep, even the ones you thought you'd deleted from your browser history forevermore (including that search for Tinder alternatives). Creepy, right?
And it gets worse, this isn't even just on your crusty laptop hidden in the drawer. Google has managed to record searches made on any device through which you've made a search on whilst logged into your Gmail or Google account. Brilliant.
If you're brave enough to venture into your unabridged history and see how many times you searched 'How to get over ex' in that summer of 2005, here's how"
Go to history.google.com/history to see every single search you've made along with a date and time.
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More useful is the news you can delete your whole history and unsubscribe from Google tracking it in the future. Just click on the 'Delete activity by,' and select the amount of time, e.g. forever, that you'd like to erase.
To stop them keeping hold of your Twitter stalking habits in the future, Click on the 'Activity Controls' option then slide the tab on the 'Web & App Activity' section to switch off Google recorded searches.


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A pair of school shorts was left in the big gym on Monday. If the shorts were picked up by mistake please return to the sports office ASAP.
Junior Girls 2 Touch practice is at lunchtime today. Please meet on the field at 12:50pm.
Senior Boys Touch team are to meet in the small gym at morning tea today.
Chocolate Bars have arrived. If you would like to sell chocolates to fundraise for sport fees see Mrs Manuel at the Sports Office.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BUY: DRINKS (Smoothies, Spiders etc), CANDY FLOSS, FUDGE, BISCUITS, ICE-CREAMS, ICE LOLLIES AND MORE!!!
Could all Tokomanawa students that have expressed an interest or signed up to be a part of the relay or tug of war team, there is a meeting in Room 5 during lunchtime today.
Events on TOMORROW; Morning; 100m & 200 SPRINTS, assemble at 7.45am. GIRLS Shot Put. BOYS Long Jump is postponed until next week when the Long Jump pit should be ready.
Girls vs Upper Hutt, 4.30pm at Fraser extension 1. Meet there at 4pm.
Boys vs St Pat's Stream at Fraser extension 2. Meet at 5pm.


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Home Punditry	With John Holdren's views shouldn't he be Science Führer instead of Science Czar?
With John Holdren's views shouldn't he be Science Führer instead of Science Czar?
by Jeffrey Miller July 11, 2009
written by Jeffrey Miller July 11, 2009
Forced abortions. Mass sterilization. A "Planetary Regime" with the power of life and death over American citizens.
The tyrannical fantasies of a madman? Or merely the opinions of the person now in control of science policy in the United States? Or both?
These ideas (among many other equally horrifying recommendations) were put forth by John Holdren, whom Barack Obama has recently appointed Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, and Co-Chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology — informally known as the United States' Science Czar. In a book Holdren co-authored in 1977, the man now firmly in control of science policy in this country wrote that:
• Women could be forced to abort their pregnancies, whether they wanted to or not;
• The population at large could be sterilized by infertility drugs intentionally put into the nation's drinking water or in food;
• Single mothers and teen mothers should have their babies seized from them against their will and given away to other couples to raise;
• People who "contribute to social deterioration" (i.e. undesirables) "can be required by law to exercise reproductive responsibility" — in other words, be compelled to have abortions or be sterilized.
• A transnational "Planetary Regime" should assume control of the global economy and also dictate the most intimate details of Americans' lives — using an armed international police force.
Impossible, you say? That must be an exaggeration or a hoax. No one in their right mind would say such things.
Well, I hate to break the news to you, but it is no hoax, no exaggeration. John Holdren really did say those things, and this report contains the proof. Below you will find photographs, scans, and transcriptions of pages in the book Ecoscience, co-authored in 1977 by John Holdren and his close colleagues Paul Ehrlich and Anne Ehrlich. The scans and photos are provided to supply conclusive evidence that the words attributed to Holdren are unaltered and accurately transcribed.[reference]
The way the Obama Administration has been going can we apply for exemptions to Godwin's Law.
It has been a good week for eugenics. Earlier this week we had Justice Ginsburg saying concerning Roe v. Wade :
Yes, the ruling about that surprised me. [Harris v. McRae — in 1980 the court upheld the Hyde Amendment, which forbids the use of Medicaid for abortions.] Frankly I had thought that at the time Roe was decided, there was concern about population growth and particularly growth in populations that we don't want to have too many of. So that Roe was going to be then set up for Medicaid funding for abortion. Which some people felt would risk coercing women into having abortions when they didn't really want them. But when the court decided McRae, the case came out the other way. And then I realized that my perception of it had been altogether wrong.
Surely Margaret Sanger would approve of both Ginsburg and Holdren. The Culture of Death keeps rolling along while the media stares pointedly away.
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NBC has Petered out
Two-way traffic across the Tiber
Laura July 11, 2009 - 11:27 pm
I'll just go ahead and say it since I'm the 1st commenting: Brave new world….
Padre Bill July 12, 2009 - 8:39 am
Thanks for catching this: woe, the signs of the times?!! Was hoping it was just a sick joke: but apparently this app't and his world view are real.
Lord have mercy on us.
Thomas July 12, 2009 - 3:18 pm
Reading this just now has successfully convinced me about how messed up the world is today. This is ludicrous.
Ray from Manila July 12, 2009 - 7:38 pm
This is a classic example of a fellow scientist manifesting the hubris that science divorced from morals is progress. I am deeply ashamed that he sullies science.
teenytinyb July 13, 2009 - 11:18 pm
Today Obama appointed a Catholic pro abort Surgeon General. How many Catholics are currently in his administration, do you know? Will these pro abort folks together with Kathleen Kennedy Townsend (recent Newsweek article) be the tip point for the New American Catholic Church?
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Even an image of a steamy bowl of pho can cure that headache for you.
That's the definition you get from Google when you type "pho" into the search box.
But the travel experts from Lonely Planet, who probably know about the world better than most of us, now see the famous Vietnamese noodle soup in a different way: an excellent hangover cure.
In a new article, Lonely Planet editors share their personal tips on how to survive a hangover on the road and pho appears first in the list, followed by other expected and unexpected cures such as Bali fresh juice, Berlin pork and a post-drinking walk in Ireland winds.
Tasmin Waby, the destination editor for Australia and the Pacific, says the clear broth of pho is perfect for a night of beer and cocktails in Southeast Asia.
"The broth rehydrates, the sodium gives you a little pick-me-up, and the freshly cooked beef adds protein in wafer-thin slices (which is all I can usually stomach in this state)," she writes.
There's a tiny issue though: Waby appears to be talking about a bowl of pho in Bangkok. While we love the idea that pho is now so popular, if not universal, that it can be found everywhere, it's a little bit disappointing to see a recommendation for pho that doesn't guide you to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
That shortcoming is even harder to swallow considering that the hangover cure listing is tied to Lonely Planet's recent beer guide, in which Vietnam is described as one of the "hotspots" of Asia.
But one thing we totally agree with the Lonely Planet editor: the magical healing power of the broth.
In his book "Hanoi Delicacies," writer and foodie Vu Bang declares: "A good broth excels without a shred of meat." We can't say it better.
So next time, after downing the famous bia hoi in Hanoi's Old Quarter or the cocktails of Saigon's rooftop bars, remember to give yourself a treat.
Come to think of it, we've heard that a cup of Hanoi's egg coffee the next morning can also do wonders for a hangover.
Gastronomic gastropods: Vietnamese love snails!


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Piotr Yu Tae-ch'ŏl (ko. 유대철 베드로) (ur. 1826 r. w Ipjeong w dzielnicy Seulu, zm. 31 października 1839 r. w Seulu) – męczennik, święty Kościoła katolickiego.

Piotr Yu Tae-ch'ŏl jest najmłodszym z męczenników koreańskich. Jego ojciec Augustyn Yu Chin-gil był katolikiem, ale jego matka nie chciała zostać chrześcijanką i starała się odwieść syna od praktykowania wiary. Gdy rozpoczęły się prześladowania Piotr Yu Tae-ch'ŏl gorąco pragnął zostać męczennikiem. Pociągnięty przykładem swojego uwięzionego ojca sam oddał się w ręce władz w lipcu 1839 r. Po wstępnym przesłuchaniu sędzia stwierdził, że jest on dzieckiem z katolickiej rodziny i w związku z tym umieścił go w więzieniu. Namawiano go, bito do nieprzytomności i torturowano, żeby skłonić go do wyrzeczenia się wiary. Pozostał jednak nieugięty i zachowywał pogodę ducha. Został uduszony w więzieniu 31 października 1839 r.

Dzień jego wspomnienia przypada 20 września.

Beatyfikowany 5 lipca 1925 r. przez papieża Piusa XI, kanonizowany 6 maja 1984 r. przez Jana Pawła II w grupie 103 męczenników koreańskich.

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Bibliografia

Piotr Yu Tae-ch'ŏl
Koreańscy męczennicy chrześcijańscy
Ofiary prześladowań antykatolickich w Korei
Urodzeni w 1826
Zmarli w 1839
Straceni przez uduszenie
Piotr Yu Tae-ch'ŏl
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Cedarville State Forest, Brandywine, Md.
The Piscataway Indian Tribe made this section of Southern Maryland its winter camping ground because of the mild climate and abundance of game. Legend says there is an Indian Burial ground in Cedarville, but to date is has not been located. The headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp are located in Cedarville. The swamp extends Southward through Charles County for 20 miles, emptying into the Wicomico River. The Swamp is one mile wide, and serves as a haven for wildlife. The surrounding land is mostly agricultural fields. In colonial times and there after efforts were made to drain the swamp for cultivation. Drainage ditches are still evident. To this day, the swamp remains wooded bottom land.


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😀 I wanna go to France too.
I've really wanted to read an Elle Kennedy book, and this might be a great one to start off with! I also love that you review in two languages–you rock. It's so inclusive and wonderful.
I've not read this author but I probably should.
I love hearing success stories about self-published projects! Thank you for the interview and best of luck to Elle!
J'aime beaucoup cette auteur ! la saga Off Campus est géniale, surtout le premier tome !
Je ne savais pas que cette auteure était auto édité !
I've wanted to try Elle Kennedy for a while.
J'aime beaucoup lorsque tu nous fais partager ces interview : c'est toujours passionnant !
I love books that take place in college.
I love her NA college series. She must have been one of my first NA authors. And her ABS covers are FAMOUS!!!! Lovely interview!


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The diplomatic settlement of a conflict in the east of Ukraine is of utmost importance, says OSCE PA President
posted 19 January 2018 17:18
Deputy Prime Minister European integration
"The resolution of the conflict in the eastern Ukraine by diplomatic means is vitally important", claimed George Tsereteli, President of Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe during a meeting with Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze ,Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine and Sergiy Kyslytsya, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
OSCE PA President stressed the visit to Ukraine in these difficult times is not accidental, because our country is currently at the center of the organization's attention. He noted that the OSCE PA stands up for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and condemns the Kremlin's actions,that stance was repeatedly enshrined in the resolutions adopted by the OSCE. George Tsereteli expressed conviction that Russia should bear responsibility for its actions.
The Vice Prime Minister the role of the OSCE PA in the consistent advocacy of positions on complex but extremely essential issues both for Ukraine and for the OSCE participating states. She also thanked those OSCE representatives who voted for resolutions condemning the foreign aggression against Ukraine and for work in the PA of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, which is an important source of reliable and unbiased information.
Ukraine's Parliament allows foreign troops participate in 2018 military drills in Ukraine
Congratulation by Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman on the Ukrainian Unity Day
By themes «Deputy Prime Minister», «European integration»
17:09, 21 January European integration Dmytro Kuleba spoke about Ukraine's ambitions on the eve of EU-Ukraine Association Council meeting
13:35, 15 January Defense International activity Deputy Prime Minister Ukraine expresses readiness to be fully involved in NATO procurement system
18:45, 14 January International activity Deputy Prime Minister Ukraine informs NATO on its readiness to become an operational partner of the Alliance's Mission in Iraq
09:47, 27 December European integration Deputy Prime Minister Dmytro Kuleba pushes forward new format of public consultations to accelerate Ukraine's integration into EU and NATO
09:24, 20 December International activity European integration Deputy Prime Minister An industrial free visa regime remains among the topmost priorities for Ukraine in relations with the EU – Dmytro Kuleba during the talk with Josep Borrell
17:36, 19 December International activity European integration Dmytro Kuleba: New opportunities for Ukrainian business in the EU and investment are an essential priority for European Integration in 2020
13:00, 19 December Social policy Deputy Prime Minister At the administrative border with temporary occupied Crimea there was opened a service zone


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A Quick Overview of the Withings Hybrid Scanwatch
April 19, 2022 *
Some people like the idea of smartwatches, but they don't care for the futuristic display. A hybrid smartwatch looks like a traditional watch with an analog clock face. At the same time, it offers features of a smartwatch, like fitness trackers and internet connectivity.
For instance, Withings produces hybrid smartwatches with the elegant appearance of a classic watch and features of advanced smartwatches. In particular, the Withings Scanwatch has gained a lot of attention for its sophisticated appearance, long battery life, and advanced health tracking features.
What to Know About the Withings Hybrid Scanwatch
The Wired smartphone reviewer said that the Withings Scanwatch stood out from dozens of previously reviewed wearables. Most of the smartwatches end up unused after the review, but the Withings watch earned a permanent place on the reviewer's wrist. This device stood out because it combined an elegant, classic design with long battery life and solid fitness and health monitoring tools.
With a twist of the top dial, the Scanwatch transforms from sophisticated elegance into a futuristic OLED display. At first, the display shows the date and time, but a twist reveals a display screen with metrics, including step count, heart rate, and more. The Scanwatch weighs more and feels a bit chunkier than an Apple Watch, but it's comfortable to wear.
The Withings Scanwatch doesn't offer as many features as the Apple Watch and some other competitors. It focuses primarily on fitness and wellness tracking, though it can offer GPS and notifications by connecting to a phone. On the other hand, many Apple Watch owners complain about battery life, and some users have reported using their Withings smartwatch for 30 days between charges.
Is The Withings Scanwatch a Good Buy?
According to PC Magazine, the Withings Scanwatch can even take EKG readings and report possible irregularities. However, this feature requires a doctor's approval to use.
The Scanwatch also works with Android or Apple smartphones. The Scanwatch comes with a 5ATM rating for water resistance, making it a good choice for swimming but not diving. It also carries a temperature rating from 14F to 113F, so wearers should leave it home if they need to venture out during a deep freeze or scorcher.
Otherwise, this device is a bit bigger and heavier than its popular competitors. The Scanwatch retails for about $280, so it's slightly pricey. Still, a Withings Scanwatch should appeal to people who want to wear a watch that looks sophisticated and traditional but offers advanced features, outstanding battery life, and connectivity.
Withings Hybrid Scanwatch Extended Warranties
Withings put some thought into the durable design of this hybrid watch. At the same time, the fact that users take their wearables with them for various activities makes them vulnerable to certain climate conditions, drops, and water.
With an Upsie extended warranty for Withing hybrid watches, nobody needs to worry about high repair bills or search for qualified repair services. Customers can take as long as 60 days to purchase a two- or three-year warranty. After that, Upsie offers 24-7 claims by phone, a choice of local or mail-in repairs, and broad warranty protection against accidents, wear, and unexpected defects.
Upsie sells its protection plans directly to customers, so the company can charge less than retail store competitors. Low prices and freedom from high repair bills make Upsie the premium choice for hybrid watch extended warranties. Besides Withings, Upsie also covers various smartwatch brands and many other electronic devices.
Why a Smartwatch Warranty is a Smart Idea
Smartwatch Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. Fossil
Not a Smartwatch Person? It's Time to Change That


Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has opened up on the details of a training ground experience which revealed the true quality of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Lukaku only lined up alongside the iconic Swede for half a season under Jose Mourinho following his big-money switch to Old Traffford from Premier League rivals Everton in 2017, but the Belgian forward has admitted that his fellow striker made a telling impression.
"I was destined to play football."
Injuries cut short Ibrahimovic's career at Old Trafford and the 37-year-old departed a year ago to join MLS side LA Galaxy, where his trademark goalscoring heroics have continued, and Lukaku admitted that the former Barcelona star's commitment has been the secret behind his success.
The striker told Manchester United's official website: "Everything I learned from Zlatan was great, from his stories that he told me when he was at Inter, AC Milan, Barcelona and even Ajax, to being on the field working with him, seeing how competitive he was.
"I remember one training session. Because we were both strikers, we were never on the same team and, at one point, there was a 50/50 challenge. He went full-on against me!
"That is when I knew this guy wants to compete and this guy wants to fight for his spot. That is why he changed me. It was an eye-opener. The guy had to fight to be in the position he is in.
"So I learned just to focus, work hard and enjoy it as well. Because he is a guy who you can have a lot of fun with as well and having his personality in the dressing room was good."


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package org.mifos.application.productsmix.business;

import org.mifos.application.productdefinition.business.PrdOfferingBO;
import org.mifos.application.productdefinition.exceptions.ProductDefinitionException;
import org.mifos.application.productsmix.persistence.ProductMixPersistence;
import org.mifos.framework.business.BusinessObject;
import org.mifos.framework.components.logger.LoggerConstants;
import org.mifos.framework.components.logger.MifosLogManager;
import org.mifos.framework.components.logger.MifosLogger;
import org.mifos.framework.exceptions.PersistenceException;

/**
 * This class encapsulate the product mix (Allowed / Not Allowed products)
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public class ProductMixBO extends BusinessObject {

    private final Integer prdOfferingMixId;
    private PrdOfferingBO prdOfferingId;
    private PrdOfferingBO prdOfferingNotAllowedId;

    private MifosLogger prdMixLogger = MifosLogManager.getLogger(LoggerConstants.PRDDEFINITIONLOGGER);

    public ProductMixBO() {
        this.prdOfferingMixId = null;
        this.prdOfferingId = null;
        this.prdOfferingNotAllowedId = null;
        this.prdMixLogger = null;
    }

    public ProductMixBO(PrdOfferingBO prdOfferingId, PrdOfferingBO prdOfferingNotAllowedId) {
        this.prdOfferingMixId = null;
        this.prdOfferingId = prdOfferingId;
        this.prdOfferingNotAllowedId = prdOfferingNotAllowedId;

    }

    public MifosLogger getPrdMixLogger() {
        return prdMixLogger;
    }

    public void setPrdMixLogger(MifosLogger prdMixLogger) {
        this.prdMixLogger = prdMixLogger;
    }

    public PrdOfferingBO getPrdOfferingId() {
        return prdOfferingId;
    }

    public void setPrdOfferingId(PrdOfferingBO prdOfferingId) {
        this.prdOfferingId = prdOfferingId;
    }

    public Integer getPrdOfferingMixId() {
        return prdOfferingMixId;
    }

    public PrdOfferingBO getPrdOfferingNotAllowedId() {
        return prdOfferingNotAllowedId;
    }

    public void setPrdOfferingNotAllowedId(PrdOfferingBO prdOfferingNotAllowedId) {
        this.prdOfferingNotAllowedId = prdOfferingNotAllowedId;
    }

    public void update() throws ProductDefinitionException {
        try {
            setUpdateDetails();
            new ProductMixPersistence().createOrUpdate(this);
        } catch (PersistenceException e) {
            throw new ProductDefinitionException(e);
        }
    }

    public void delete() throws ProductDefinitionException {
        try {
            new ProductMixPersistence().delete(this);
        } catch (PersistenceException e) {
            throw new ProductDefinitionException(e);
        }
    }

    public void save() throws ProductDefinitionException {
        try {
            new ProductMixPersistence().createOrUpdate(this);
        } catch (PersistenceException e) {
            throw new ProductDefinitionException(e);
        }
    }

    public boolean doesPrdOfferingsCanCoexist(Short idPrdOff_A, Short idPrdOff_B) throws PersistenceException {
        try {
            return new ProductMixPersistence().doesPrdOfferingsCanCoexist(idPrdOff_A, idPrdOff_B);
        } catch (PersistenceException e) {
            throw new PersistenceException(e);
        }
    }

}

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Community marketing faces challenges as isolation amplifies consumer frustrations
As COVID-19 first pushed swaths of consumers indoors a year ago, marketers shifted focus to the concept of digital community building. Brands, following years of trying to establish themselves as purveyors of lifestyles as much as products, saw an opportunity to serve as the virtual connective tissue between people feeling the impact of prolonged isolation. But what happens when the emotive bonds that make up a community sour?
The latest quarterly report by the Kearney Consumer Institute, an internal think tank at the management consultancy Kearney, suggests that while attempts to tap into community through marketing can pay off, the downsides of a year cooped up at home — including intensified political divisions and the broader echo chamber effect of social media — make wading into tight-knit groups a thornier prospect than it once was. Marketers that do take the plunge need to consider that many consumers have made a firm decision on the issues they care about and expect brands to speak to those subjects. Those that fail to make the "right" choice in aligning with consumer values risk losing business and trust as the community turns against them.
"Unfortunately, we're not getting that diversity of thought anymore. We're not engaging with people and remembering that people are more than just their screen names," Katie Thomas, head of the Kearney Consumer Institute, said. "It's then a real challenge to try and transcend that."
Some of the most deleterious effects of isolation will diminish as vaccines grow more widespread and typical community-building venues — sporting events, parties and broader cultural occasions — open back up. But marketers must also reassess their tactical toolkit as pandemic-driven strategies, such as the boom in livestreaming, evolve to become more important pillars of community for the long haul.
"There's a lot of thought around brands wanting to build [their own] communities," Thomas said. "We think there's a real opportunity for brands to meet consumers where they are and engage in those communities that consumers have already formed for themselves."
'Boycott fatigue'
Brands have grown accustomed to grappling with social media furor as real-world politics bleed into consumer-facing marketing. Examples highlighted by Kearney Consumer Institute include pushback against Nike for signing the activist Colin Kaepernick, a vocal proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement, as an ambassador in 2018 and outcry over Chick-fil-A's past donations to groups that oppose LGBT rights.
The pandemic has amplified such frustrations with companies as people spend more time online and have fewer outlets to vent their problems. Individual frustrations can leak into larger groups and gain a louder megaphone, resulting in actions like boycotts. Negative aspects of community have also manifested in more shocking displays of real-world violence like the Capitol insurrection in January.
"Really, it's this isolation that has made this boil over," Thomas said of the impact on brands. "[It's] because of the isolation we're in and because of the lack of engagement we're getting with folks that are outside of our pod or inner circle."
That said, wide-scale brand boycotts are often ineffective. Take Facebook, which weathered a freeze from both users and troves of advertisers last summer as its policies around hate speech were called into question. The #StopHateforProfit campaign made virtually no impact on Facebook's business, which has performed particularly well with more people glued to social media amid the pandemic. Nike was similarly unfazed from a sales perspective in the wake of the Kaerpnick controversy.
As these pushes fizzle, consumers might be coming around to the idea that grab-your-pitchfork tactics do not always produce the desired results. In the U.S. at least, there is a growing sense of "boycott fatigue," Thomas said. That sentiment is possibly tied to activist pressure failing to play out in meaningful ways on the bottom line, but also could be reflective of how outrage culture has generally overwhelmed the discourse. Kearney Consumer Institute asked consumers this year and last whether they would be open to boycotting a brand, with fewer respondents — just 33% in the U.S.— reporting that they would in 2021 compared to 2020.
"We were certain it would go up. It shows that there's a little bit of exhaustion with all this stuff feeling so intertwined," Thomas said. "I feel like that's already a good sign for brands."
Brands at the same time should note that consumers express some leniency when it comes to missteps. Sixty-one percent of U.S. respondents to the Kearney Consumer Institute said they would be willing to forgive a brand if it made an apology and took some action to correct the perceived offense.
Marketers shouldn't think of these trends as an excuse to step back from the conversation or play it safe, however. Previous Kearney research identified challenges posed to mid-tier brands that don't adopt a meaningful position on social issues, an enduring problem as society remains divided and people increasingly look to corporations for leadership.
"They're trying to be everything to everyone and they're not really standing for anything. For a while that worked when we were in a 'good, better, best' model, but now we've broken free of that," Thomas said.
"You've seen some of other big-name brands — Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia — who are willing to 'risk' some of their business in order to take a stand for what they believe in, but a lot of times that can make people who are already with you double down," Thomas added. "Really, it's almost more of a risk to do that middle-of-the-road thing that brands do ... these public statements that don't really say much."
Brands that manage to build up credibility with their target consumers do have the chance to strengthen their bonds through community. Kearney Consumer Institute pointed to a partnership between Nike and Foot Locker where the retailer has integrated Nike's proprietary technology into its Power store concept. Power stores focus on hiring locally and feature local artwork and merchandise, as well as some exclusive Nike products. The pact's spotlight on collaboration is a theme other brands should gravitate toward in their community-building efforts, per Thomas.
(Source: Market Dive https://www.marketingdive.com/news/community-marketing-faces-challenges-as-isolation-amplifies-consumer-frustr/595917/ )
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Capital city — Singapore
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Read our selection of press reports about this country. This is a short description of prison conditions on a national scale. It gives an account of the preceding year's events.
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Singapore: how Changi Prison is taking to video analytics and facial recognition in a big way
Prison surveillance is going high-tech with smart systems that could help officers be more aware of inmates' behaviours as part of moves to transform operations.
Source — Channel News Asia
Singapore: M'sian Prabagaran executed in Singapore by hanging
Source - The Straits Times A 29-year old Malaysian convicted in 2014 of drug trafficking in Singapore was executed this morning.
Source - International Business Times Prisons service says it will use technology to free officers from guard duties.
Singapore: grab bars, handrails in some cells as number of elderly prisoners rises
Source - The Straits Times The number of elderly prisoners has almost doubled in the past five years, and the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) has retrofitted some prison cells with senior-friendly features…
Singapore: families of death row inmates need longer notice of execution
Source - Today Singapore has prided itself on its reputation for being tough on crime. Under our criminal justice system, the harshest and most final punishment meted out to an individual is the death…
Singapore: number of repeat offenders remains low and stable
Source - Channel News Asia The number of former prison inmates who break the law again within two years of their release has remained low and stable, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) said on Tuesday…
Exclusive: Singapore wants a prison without guards
Source - GovInsider "We envisage a future where we can run a prison without guards," says Soh Wai Wah, Singapore's Commissioner of Prisons. His vision is intentionally "provocative", he tells GovInsider:…
Singapore: Boo Junfeng's Singapore death penalty film stirs emotions in Cannes
Source - The Straits Times Before he made his new film about the death penalty, Boo Junfeng sat down to tea with some of Singapore's retired hangmen.
Singapore: majority of S'poreans do not have an irrational fear of the ISA. Is that okay?
Source - Mothership.sg The number of ISA arrests have decreased over the years, but we must regularly examine if it is still relevant.
On death row in Singapore
Source - Slate Each week, Roads & Kingdoms and Slate publish a new dispatch from around the globe. For more foreign correspondence mixed with food, war, travel, and photography, visit their online…
Source - Roads & Kingdoms I was sitting in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur when I received the message on Monday afternoon. It was from Jumai, a short but heart-breaking note, sent over WhatsApp: "My…
Singapore: Changi Women's Prison: Not a place you want to return to
Source - Asiaone Do not drop your pen cap. That was one of the first things I was told after entering Changi Women's Prison (CWP).
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Defending champion Sainz wins Dakar first stage
Defending champion Carlos Sainz won the first stage of the Dakar Rally on Sunday
Defending champion Carlos Sainz won the first stage of the Dakar Rally on Sunday in Saudi Arabia with the kingdom hosting motorsport's most punishing event for the second year since its move from South America.
The Spaniard, a three-time Dakar winner, covered the 277km special between Jeddah and Bisha in his Mini Buggy in 3hr 18min 56sec.
Sainz, whose son Carlos drives for Ferrari in Formula One, finished 25sec ahead of French teammate Stephane Peterhansel after a gripping see-saw battle which record 13-time champion Peterhansel appeared to have won until Sainz stormed home to deny his celebrated rival.
Czech Martin Prokop (Ford) completed the first day's car podium.
While Sainz leads Peterhansel by eight seconds in the fledgling standings, for another luminary of the rally world the 2021 Dakar had barely begun before it was all but over.
Nine-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb trails by more than 24 minutes after a day to forget.
"I've rarely had such a terrible stage," the Frenchman lamented, after three punctures.
In the motorbike category Australian Toby Price began his quest for a third crown in style, taking the first stage honours by more than half a minute from Argentine Kevin Benavides (Honda) and his KTM teammate, Matthias Walkner of Austria.
But the opening day proved tough going for reigning champion Ricky Brabec, Honda's American rider who trailed in almost 20 minutes behind Price after losing his way in the early part of the 277km special.
Monday's second stage sees competitors covering 685km, including a 457km special, between Bisha and Wadi Ad-Dawasir featuring the first taste of racing in dunes.
Launched in 1979 between Paris and the Senegalese capital Dakar, the celebrated endurance challenge moved to Saudi Arabia for the first time last year after a decade in South America, sparking angry reaction from human rights organisations who accused the kingdom of 'sports-washing'.
The rally concludes back in Jeddah on January 15.
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Analysing Muslims' downfall (II)
This Article was published in
The Frontier Post (March 25, 2011)
http://www.pkarticleshub.com (March 25, 2011)
By Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri
The facts presented in the last article show the Muslims at the pinnacle of their civilization glory and height of material progress. However, they have been going down the drain ever since and are now stuck in the worst ever downfall in their history. Three types of models were used in the past as far as religions are concerned, in an effort to create artificial oneness among them. These models are unification, simulation and integration.
The unification approach sought to bring religions together without understanding their inherent distinctions and characteristics. Different efforts premised at unification were made in the past to create reconciliation among religions but they could not bear positive outcomes. Mughal emperor Akbar, in 16th century India, tried to bring Muslims and Hindus together by contriving his own 'Din-e-Elahi' (Divine Religion), which he thought could be rendered into a state religion to establish a fundamental commonality among diverse peoples and a common identity. This was an unnatural way of integration, and ultimately a failure. Likewise, the example of simulation is best reflected in the philosophy of amalgamating 'Ram' (Hindu god) and 'Raheem' (Muslim God) espoused by the leaders of the Bakhti Movement, which could not succeed.
The basic reason behind the failure of these efforts was their unrealistic approach, which served to eliminate faith-based identity by imposing a uniform religion, foreign to all. Contrary to these, Islam has always supported and projected the idea of integration. Islamic faith acknowledges the distinctions and attributes of all religions. It enjoins upon its followers to accept and respect diversity. Integration approach presents a way out of our present-day challenges and lays the ground for sustained interfaith dialogue and harmony in the world. If these imperatives are fulfilled, peace can be restored to this otherwise blighted world. One dominant reason as to why the Muslim world has gone down so low in every walk of life such as politics, and economics etc. is the absence of unity in their ranks. Sectarianism has played havoc with the idea of unity. Theirs is a house smashed to the ground due to internal divisions and rifts. Sectarianism is also responsible for the status quo and presence of undemocratic orders.
All attempts at revolution and change within the Muslim Umma have failed due to sectarian affiliation and tendencies of those meant to spearhead the movement. Today the Muslim youths are highly disgruntled and disappointed with the way their countries are being run, afflicted with sectarian conflicts and turf-wars. Sectarianism has played a major role in alienating them. When they look for solutions, they are handed down prescriptions with prominent sectarian undertones. They fail to grasp the original Islam in a plethora of narrow-minded and sect-based versions of Islam, which are currently on offer. There is a need to rethink and review this state of affairs. We need to identify those responsible for making things so murky and confused. We must know that we are answerable to Allah Almighty and His Prophet (peace be upon him) for our deeds. We can allow this state of affairs to persist at our own peril. It is unfortunate that no serious efforts have been made to resolve the issue and if they have then they have been more of cosmetic measures, meant to push the entire matter under the carpet.
The models of unification and simulation failed miserably so far as the goal of achieving the sectarian harmony is concerned. I would recommend the integration approach to resolve this age-old riddle for good. Sects are a reality which cannot be wished away. If the unity within the broad stream of the Muslim Umma is our ultimate objective, then we need to start by acknowledging and accepting the differences that exist amongst various sects instead of making them a matter of life and death. The acceptance of diversity must pave way for emphasis on commonalities and shared values. The mosques and other religious institutions should not be used for fanning the fires of differences among the sects. The intellectual discussions which often become the cause of sectarian fights and havoc in society, must be held behind closed doors.
The tendency to make these differences public must be shunned. In order to comprehensively deal with the sectarian issue, there is a need to bring about fundamental changes in the educational system. It also calls for sweeping reforms in the structure and syllabi of religious seminaries or Madaris. The present syllabi being taught at various seminaries tend to promote sectarian interests. It is highly narrow-minded and produces a generation of conservative Mullahs who have myopic vision and are strongly attached to their sects and regard them as Islam. According to a study undertaken by Pakistan Education Statistics 2005-2006, the total number of seminaries belonging to different sects is 12,153 and the present enrolment of these institutions is 1,512,445. Such overwhelming number of students gets a daily dose of sectarianism and narrow interpretations of the texts of the Quran and has no exposure to the outside world.
Once they pass out of these seminaries, they become a pawn in the hands of their sectarian handlers. I have a firm conviction that our raging problems having religious background cannot be resolved unless we bring about fundamental reforms in the syllabi of our Madaris. They need to be opened up to the outside world and amalgamated into the mainstream. This is possible if a uniform religious education up to a certain level is prescribed for every category of students. The coupling of religious and secular sciences at our educational institutions and universities of all hues and colour presents the best solution in the given circumstances. Minhaj University is a classic case in this regard where religious subjects are imparted along with the modern education. The scholars of this great seat of learning are playing their due role in propagating the real message of Islam and promoting peace, harmony and love in the world. I also have a request to make to the parents. They must educate and train their children for the sake of Islam instead of making them the prop of their old age.
Our great religion, Islam, is and must be over and above everything else. The mothers have also equally an important role to play in educating their children. We need people who are experts of religion on the one hand and experts of modern sciences on the other. Today we need our educational system to be structured on these lines and geared to achieve this objective. This is no doubt a daunting challenge. We can accomplish this if we make our intentions pious and are determined to achieve our objectives come what may. Let us resolve to work towards this end. (Concluded)


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