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I already have an opinion on this. I just want to take the temperature, of peoples opinions on this board about the question.
BTW; Your are welcome to post long posts for other readers, but I personally will ignore anything longer than a couple of short paragraphs on this one.
BTW; Your are welcome to post long posts for other readers, but I personally will ignore anything longer than a couple of short paragraphs on this one.No.
They are weeping over the ramifications of their sin. They are cursing God. They are continuing to heap up wrath upon themselves by their continued sins (which is why God can justly and fairly punish people for eternity) -- yes, I believe people continue to sin in hell.
Hell is not the place for servants of Christ. It is a place for the glory of God's justice to be displayed.
I've attached a few links (if it works) that explain this quite clearly.
So is it fair to say that they Serve as examples of Gods eternal justice?
So is it fair to say that they Serve as examples of Gods eternal justice?lol .. I guess.
But it is definitely a passive service on the parts of those in hell.
Their perspective is not what is important to me. Passive or not, do they serve God?
I know you already answered to a degree, and I'm not trying to come off as pressing you... but for a while now I have known that I have a different perspective as to how things are. I guess I'm seeking either validation on that perspective, a way to change that perspective, or a way to teach it be it godly.
This is why I ask.
Anymore input would be appreciated.
I wouldn't take it that far.
Anymore input would be appreciated.I lean towards double predesination.
I lean towards double predesination.
First I'm hearing this... What is double predestination?
Because of the use of the word. They may 'serve' as an example, but it's not the same as a person consciously serving someone.
I think they are conscience of it, but they are forced servants, for eternity, as there is no way out of that servitude that they hate so much and always hated. That is why it is hell.
"Some people, when they find out what eternity in heaven is really going to be like, it will actually be hell for them."
It is, in my view, the logical conclusion of election.
Scripture teaches that some are chosen for salvation. Some people soften the result to say that others are overlooked or passed by, and left to die in their sins, which is single predestination.
I do not think God is so passive in His decrees. It stands to reason, in my mind, that if God sovereignly elects some and, even if He is merely "passing over" others and allowing them to perish due to the hardness of their hearts, then he is NOT doing "all He can" to save them as He did with the chief of sinners (Paul the Apostle). So it is not inability on God's part to save. And all people are unwilling at one point in their lives before God MAKES them willing ... so that no one may boast.
Therefore, if someone is forever unwilling, then it is because God sovereignly chose NOT to act. He didn't decide this after some event (such as their refusal to choose of Him). It was determined before the foundation of the world, if you believe God is entirely omniscient and does not learn about or adapt to His creation.
What do you think of this?I think you should listen to those messages I provided. You seem to have a different view of what hell is than is orthodox. Hell is not people being forced to serve God against their will. It is where God pours out His wrath on the impenitent sinners who break His moral laws.
That was just right in length. And thank you for taking the time to explain. I still am a little confused about it, but definitely have a better understanding.
I'm begging you not to turn this into a predestination vs. free will arguement. I will go to the mods if you do.
The purpose of this thread is to get some more perspective on issues such as servitude.
I guess I don't see the point of this thread.
I think you should listen to those messages I provided. You seem to have a different view of what hell is than is orthodox. Hell is not people being forced to serve God against their will. It is where God pours out His wrath on the impenitent sinners who break His moral laws.
I have heard several viewpoints on what hell is like from many preachers. I listen to only Christian Talk Radio.
I agree that God pours out his wrath, but he doesn't do it by eternally socking them in the face or anything... I think it is done through the truth about God that already exists and the sinner in hell can no longer escape that truth.
It is that truth that tortures them for eternity. That is Gods wrath.
"You either serve as an example of Gods mercy, or you serve as an example of Gods justice, either way... you serve God."
I am testing the logic of this quote. One of the ways for this quote, for me anyways, to be a true statement, is if people in hell are servants of God. Whether or not people in hell see it that way doesn't seem relevant. Whether or not it is true is what is important here.
They are dead and buried; the dead and buried cannot worship anyone let alone God.
Yes... I agree that worship is one part of servitude. Not necessarily a part of theirs. I do think that it is possible that they at least try it once though, to try and get out of their predicament. After all thats what a lot of them did while they were alive here on earth. It even may have worked for them once or twice, as we also know God is loving and all about giving someone a chance. I think their attempt in hell however, might immediately be realized that it's not gonna work anymore.
We know that are fully aware about the full and entire truth of God however.
As a follow up.. I would have to think that people in hell know more about the truth about God than anybody on earth.
Those in Sheol like Jacob? No. The dead cannot praise God. Psalm 6:5, Isaiah 38:18 and every other verse about death in the Bible.
I suppse they serve by the witness of their lives as recorded in the Bible?
I agree that they cannot praise him, but praise is only one part of servitude is it not?
The servitude they are under is the eternal example of Gods justice. What I am saying is that they are servants to his justice, but servants none-the-less.
As a follow up, your making the word "dead" seem like they don't exist anymore. Do think that they no longer exist?
Romans 9:19-22 - One of you will say to me: "Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?" But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? "Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, 'Why did you make me like this?' " Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?
I think the word "serve" may be throwing some people of.
Many Christians (especially of the reformed side) will agree that those in hell "serve" as examples of God's wrath and those in heaven "serve" as an example of His mercy.
Is that in the ball park of what you are describing?
I'm not saying I completely agree with that dichotomy but many would and do.
Something about this question disturbs me, although I can't quite put my finger on it.
Here is my opinion, though. One of the main themes throughout Scripture is God's acceptance of man's free will, i.e. God allowing a person to CHOOSE whether or not he will serve the living God.
When a person dies, his destiny is set according to the choice he made. If God does not force a person to serve Him in this present life, He will not force that person to serve Him in the afterlife, either. Even in the afterlife, God continues to acknowledge that person's choice.
Hell is an execution of God's divine justice towards those who would not serve Him. If God were to force servitude on a person, then hell would not equal justice, as hell is a result of a person's choice.
Not only that, but hell entails eternal seperation from God. A person's relationship to God, i.e. that person's servitude towards God, does not apply in hell because that person has no connection to God anymore. He is completely and eternally seperated, which indicates that a person cannot serve God in hell.
Eccl. 9:5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
The doctrine of eternal torment is an abomination.
It makes God to be a torturer and to immortalise sin.
There are numerous scriptures as above that describe the dead to be utterly dead without life or knowledge. They neither praise God nor curse Him. Death is the opposite to life.
So Jacob went to Sheol-Hades for doing good? Or Christ went to Sheol-Hades (for 3 days) for trusting in his own ability? No :) Looking at a concordance the Bible shows that people go to Sheol regardless. And when Christ returns he will raise some or all of the dead from Sheol and judge the living and the dead.
The righteous receive eternal life.
The unrighteous receive destruction - body and soul.
Ps 115:16 The heavens the Lord's, the earth he has given to the children of man.
Ps 30:9 will the dust praise you?
Ps 88:5,10-11 remember you no more… praise you?
Acts 26:6-8 my hope… God raises the dead.
Luke 23:42-43 thief requests remembrance when Christ comes in his kingdom.
All creation comes under the authority of God IMHO..but take the angels/demons..they still exist..and consiously rebel and refuse to submit..they fear and know God but they will not accept his authority and turn to Satan as their authority in terms of whom they will "willingly serve" correct..
They are "appointed" for specific purpose by God inthe scheme of things, so they serve a purpose in respect to how they will be allowed to function within their rebellion and this is Present tense" as well as future tense in respect to the prophecy of Revelation..there are a select group of demons "appointed" for being released to plague the earth but will not be permited to go beyond their leashes..like Job was under protection by God, from Satan..
There are restrictions to what extent they may operate..withing the scope of God's authority..so there is a purpose that God can and will use them within His design without forcing them to "serve" Him no is His authority challanged.
But their rebellion is spiritual.. it is called sin..we are all sinners..we are no different interms of that sense of "death" in terms of seperation. So this seems to be indicative of the fact God does not force anyone to "serve" Him at any time..but His authority is never an issue at all..as to if either saint, sinner demon or angel must "obey" Him in any principality..
A principality where there is seperation on the level of location in terms of how it is spelled out scripturally..'a place" opposed to a state of obedience or rebellion..
So if if you mean those who may be in hell..if there is a concious state, no they will not serve God..they have rejected Him and this is the ultimate final consequence of having done so..they have chosen Satan as their Master to serve and obey ..God has simply accomondated the choice IMHO.
Christ warned urgently that no one wanted to go "to hell" as in a location..as well as "remain , as "in a spiritual state/condition"..that it was designedand created for the demons and fallen angels..not us..and it was not God's desire any should be seperated from Him.. ( location) or suffer the second death ( judgement)..sepration from his presence spiritually..as we find our condition is now..spiritually in the state of sin.
An example would be the prisons of unregenerate criminals, they must "obey and Serve" in the sense they are restricted in the degree they may continue to reject and rebell..they are under authority over them, corporately..but they have not submitted, nor serve that authority..regardless of where they are "detained" literally..
"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Php 2:10).
Jesus is King, and whether freely, or at the edge of the sword, all will pay homage to him. That doesn't mean all will stay in his presence for an eternity, however.


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An innovative family business puts the customer first
February 1, 2019 by Annie Lewis Leave a Comment
Norman A. Kopperud probably wouldn't recognize Norman's Electric Service (NES), the business he started in 1946. "Our dad was a visionary," Glen Kopperud said. "But even he wouldn't have predicted how different his business is today. Technology and electronic advances have played a huge role in dramatically changing our work. What he would recognize though, is that we're still a family business that puts the customer first. He'd be very happy about that!"
NES is located on Hwy. 43 in Rushford Village on the original homestead that Norman and his wife Helen raised their family. Norman was a hardworking man who was fondly referred to by his family as "Stormin' Norman." He started the business with the philosophy of team work and customer service. He put the customers' needs as the main focus and that's how it is still run today.
The company was set up and continues to be a non-union shop. In the early years, the primary business was agricultural and residential wiring. They soon branched out into commercial and industrial and became the business that schools, nursing homes, churches and large industries relied on for lighting and electrical projects. Norman was always striving to be innovative by breaking new ground. One of his projects was designing, building and installing the first cable television system in Rushford in 1950.
In 1980, Norman's son Glen and his wife Letitia joined the business and shortly after, Norman's other sons, Tom and Jerry, got involved. Recently, Megan, Glen and Letitia's daughter, came on board as office manager, along with her husband Pete LaFleur. As the next generations became a part of the business, they wanted to maintain Norman's vision to stay ahead of the rest by continuing to offer innovative ideas and excellent service to their customers.
"Today, we're working on cutting-edge products and shipping them to places like Poland and Mexico," Glen said. "It's pretty amazing when you think about how the world has changed in the last 20 years. We can be even more customer focused through the use of technology. For instance, if one of our customers is having a problem, we can instantly troubleshoot via computer and remotely connect into their system, often fixing the problem right on the spot."
NES offers total solutions to electrical concerns and needs, including engineering, layout, plans and specifications, pricing, installation, documentation and service. Their expertise in automation allows them to provide a total electrical package not offered by most electrical contractors. NES is recognized in SE Minnesota as a leading contributor in the electrical industry by customers, inspectors, distributors and their fellow contractors.
"We work with hundreds of customers," Glen said. "Most of our work is done in industrial and commercial markets, but we're still here for all our customers. On occasion, we'll get a call from someone whose lamp is broken and we've fixed it. It's still a family business and a part of our community. Sometimes we'll get a check in the mail with a nice note thanking us for our service. That makes us feel good."
Education has played a huge role in keeping up with the times. Glen obtained his master electrician licensure and NES was able to branch out into many different areas in the electrical contracting business. Tom, a graduate of Dunwoody College in Minneapolis, expanded NES into the Industrial Automation Technology field. Whereas Jerry, also a graduate of Dunwoody and of Dakota County Vocational School, focused his attention on received his lineman's training and expanding the business into underground and overhead power distribution.
Their 11 employees have credentials including one Master and five Journeyman licenses. Continuing education has included General Electric's Nela Park in Cleveland, Lithonia Lighting in Atlanta and many others. As they continue to grow, they broaden their areas of expertise to provide a total electrical solution to customers, continuing to make service and innovation their priority.
"We're fortunate to have great employees and family who want to continue working with the business," Megan said. "I serve as the office manager, but that also covers HR and overseeing our safety program, which has become a critical component in serving our customers. We have to comply with safety and other regulations in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace. It's a big job, but I love it and the best part is I get to work with my family and our dogs!"
Megan LaFleur, Glen Kopperud's daughter, joined NES a few years ago along with her husband Pete. "We're fortunate to have great employees and family who want to continue working with the business," Megan said. Photo by Annie Lewis
Glen Kopperud oversees operations of NES and maintains his dad's vision to stay ahead of the rest by continuing to offer innovative ideas and excellent service to their customers.
Photo by Annie Lewis
Norman's Electric Service (NES) is located in Rushford Village on the homestead that founder Norman A. Kopperud and his wife Helen raised their family. Pictured in front are Megan LaFleur and Glen Kopperud. In the back, left to right, are Jerry Kopperud, Clay Anderson, Jed Kinneberg, Ben Gravos, Tom Kopperud, Todd James, Ryan Rusert, Chris Vitse and Pete LaFleur.
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From the lifespan approach, an "ancient tree paradigm" emerges as an important and guiding concept, which requires that the special qualities and interactions between the tree and its environment are taken into full account. In this sense the ageing tree is considered not alone as an individual but rather as a colony and also an ecosystem, one that functions within and beyond the tree, and, fundamentally, includes its ancient soil.


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Eugene Plotkin on Why NYC is a Great Place to Do Business
Despite fierce competition, expensive rents, and high taxes, New York City remains one of the best places to do business, according to Eugene Plotkin, the founder of TechWallet and global Fintech consultant.
Not only has Plotkin headquartered his business in the Big Apple, but he has also generously supported a number of other startups in the city.
"I love running a business here," Plotkin says. "I thrive on the competition, the grand scale of the place, the creativity that's baked into everything. Those are all philosophical reasons that this city is great for business, but there are practical, concrete reasons as well."
As a former analyst with Goldman Sachs, Eugene Plotkin watches the market with a keen eye. His perspectives stem from his analytical approach to opportunities.
"There are a thousand reasons to start a business in New York City or expand your business here, but one that I think gets overlooked too often is the talent pool," Plotkin explains. "There are precious few places on earth where you can find so many hardworking, creative, and smart people. CEOs always talk about putting the best team together. In NYC, you can actually do that. You can find the best people at every level."
"Whether your business needs a social media strategist who can also design logos or a graphic designer with a background in accounting, there's someone in NYC with the skill set you're after and a hard-charging drive to work," Plotkin says.
"There's a hunger to NYC. The people here have the drive to succeed that is palpable," Plotkin notes. "It's also an incredibly diverse city, so your business will benefit from a broad-ranging set of viewpoints and perspectives."
"That's something entrepreneurs tend to undervalue," Plotkin is quick to add. "In general, entrepreneurs tend to be very self-confident, but the best entrepreneurs understand the value of a founding team. We all need others to help us see our blind spots and complement our weaknesses. In New York City, you can find people with experiences you never imagined."
Beyond its unique workforce, New York City offers something else that every business needs: customers.
"New York City is one of the largest metros in the world. If you're selling a great product or service in New York City, people will find you," Eugene Plotkin says. "Not just New Yorkers, but tourists as well. There is so much opportunity."
When entrepreneurs think about opening a small business in New York City, they inevitably shudder at the prices. As one of the highest cost-of-living cities in the nation, New York City doesn't make it simple. But there are ways to control the costs.
"Manhattan is expensive, but there are four other boroughs. Enterprising entrepreneurs can find many ways to reduce costs, from thoughtful office and vendor selection to remote work," Plotkin explains. "The challenges push entrepreneurs to new levels of creativity and ingenuity. As they say, if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere."
Eugene Plotkin goes on to highlight that New York City offers many tax-based incentives for startups. Programs like START-UP NY allow new and expanding businesses years of tax-free operations if they set up shop on or near college campuses. Other programs grant tax breaks for businesses that guarantee jobs in low-income neighborhoods.
"Many of the leading media companies, banks, and fashion brands are in New York, and there's a reason for that," Plotkin said. "Even the companies that aren't based here have a presence or visit regularly."
Beyond what can be accomplished, New York City is also a practical choice for any business with national or international connections.
"This city is easily accessible. With three international airports, it is easy to get anywhere you need to be within 24 hours," Plotkin says. "When you're here, you truly feel like you are in the center of global commerce."
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What Is Beauty By Belize!
Here at Chabil Mar (Maya for Beautiful Sea), our slogan is "Beauty by Belize . . . Luxury by Design!"
On the surface, one could assume we have proudly chosen this slogan to reflect the aesthetically eye-pleasing and traditional architecture of our buildings and Villas or the lush landscape and flora that envelops our pools and buildings or the wondrous beauty of the entire country of Belize and all around us in Placencia. It could be the flora that we have imported from the reaches of the jungle to mingle with our local spectacular natural displays, the colorful fauna and spectacular marine life of the Caribbean, or the gentle crash of the waves on our beach. And, with each of these perceptions, you would be correct.
But . . .
On a deeper level, our slogan was chosen to reflect our true passion, to bring together guests and compatriots in a setting designed to foster those special moments in one's life. We have chosen our slogan to cherish the beauty, hospitality and compassion of the Belizean people. It is then that we truly created a very very beautiful place.
True, a resort is what we all see in photos, a collection of bricks, wood, glass, and mortar filled with carpets, furniture, and art. And yes, these things are very important, meaningful, and even a beautiful enhancement to the vacation experience. While we love our buildings and Villas, and we do, there is a meaning of greater depth behind the phrase "Beauty by Belize" for us at Chabil Mar. We believe the true beauty by Belize is in the people of Belize. Their's is a natural serenity, friendliness and peaceful happiness.
Enter the people, the life, the laughter, the conversations, the wonderful memories made in this space, our extraordinary service. And, the buildings are revealed to be a luxury backdrop, an additional player on hand, and a focal point where we come together to be one with Belize.
We believe that real value is the value placed by all of us at Chabil Mar on making each and every guest special and unique; getting to know them by name, understanding their passions and their joys, their wishes and their expectations; seeing a smile bloom on their face as they marvel at the wonders of Belize for the first time. Together with them we relish in their delights. Along with them, we smile in their joy at that first unforgettable photo of our barrier reef, the sight of the majesty of an egret or hummingbird in flight or as they feel the deep bass roar of a howler monkey and the surprise of a random iguana crossing their path . . . the sites and sounds of Belize and Placencia greeting them at every turn.
As one guest recently commented in a review of their Belize vacation, "From the minute you go through the gates at Chabil Mar your every request is taken care of. We were greeted like family members and treated as such from the moment of our arrival."
What is Beauty by Belize? We invite you to discover it with us and be one with Belize, be one with Placencia and be one with Chabil Mar. We designed the luxury and now the beauty of Belize is our best kept secret no more.
Guests at Chabil Mar in Belize Choose to Make a Big Impact!
Belize is much more than just a beautiful destination for tourists from the United States, Canada, and around the world. In coordination with our guests, Chabil Mar and the Pack for a Purpose organization have worked to help improve the lives of disadvantaged families in the Placencia region of Belize.
Since 2015, Chabil Mar has been a proud participant in the Pack for a Purpose initiative which encourages tourists to pack much-needed medical and educational before embarking for Belize. Founded in 2010, Pack for a Purpose is an American non-profit organization that has helped deliver more than 200,000 pounds of critical equipment and supplies to developing nations around the world.
Thanks to the generosity of guests staying at Chabil Mar, the St. John's Anglican Memorial school in Placencia has received much-needed school supplies, including paper, pens, books, chalk, and other basic educational materials.
Unfortunately, due to government shortfalls, many schools in Belize rely on funding from parents in order to cover basic expenses like chalkboards, pens, papers, and utility bills. Many disadvantaged families are unable to cover the costs of these fees, and a disproportionately high number of children in Belize drop out before completing high school.
St. John's works with disadvantaged families in the region, including children who come from chaotic and unstable backgrounds. Much more than just a place of learning, St. John's and other schools also play important social roles that would have, in the past, been fulfilled by families.
In addition, guests of Chabil Mar have also brought much-needed veterinary supplies for the Placencia Humane Society (PHS). These supplies included medicines and other medical equipment to help care for, house, and spay/neuter animals in the Placencia region. Thanks to noble contributions by guests of Chabil Mar, the Placencia Humane Society was able to set up a full-time veterinary clinic.
The PHS now has a fully-equipped surgical room, storage area, and all the basic office necessities to provide spaying/neutering services and other basic veterinary care in Placencia as well as the nearby communities of Santa Cruz, Independence, and Georgetown.
On behalf of the people of the Placencia region, Chabil Mar would like to thank all of our guests who participated in the Pack for a Purpose program for their generosity. Long after they have returned home from their vacation, these humble yet noble contributions will continue to help create a better future for all of Belize.
Experience the Magic of a Belize Wedding
Have you ever closed your eyes and pictured yourself getting married in a mesmerizing, beautiful, and exotic place? Perhaps the sun was shining, the waves were gently crashing in the background, and all of your friends and loved ones were there to celebrate your most important day.
There is power and magic in thoughts like those, and there is a location where dreams can come true. Far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, located on the shimmering shores of the Caribbean, is the resort of Chabil Mar.
Tropical flowers, each one more colorful and fragrant than the next, are your first sight when you approach the resort, located on the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize. But the resort's appeal goes beyond its fantastically beautiful setting. It is the careful attention to details, the right pairing of colors, the personalized gifts, and the elaborate choreography that makes everything look effortless – these are what make a wedding at Chabil Mar truly special.
Belize is a country made for love, a land where warm smiles and big hearts are its greatest riches. And there's no better place to celebrate the love of your life than at Chabil Mar. The resort has everything you need, including arranging for the officiant, handling your wedding license paperwork, and providing a skilled team of photographers and videographers to ensure that every moment is captured.
Belize makes it easy and simple to get married. The only real requirement is that both the bride and groom must be in the country three days prior to the marriage. That is why Chabil Mar organizes exciting adventures and guided tours. Whether it's snorkeling and scuba diving on the nearby barrier reef or explorations of the rainforests and jungles on the mainland, the time will simply fly by when you're in Belize.
After three (or more!) days of celebrating the diversity of nature in Belize, of climbing to the top of an ancient Maya pyramid, of sailing through the air on ziplines and floating down underground jungle rivers, then, and only then, will you truly understand that your life is about to change forever. Barefoot yet dressed in their finery, the wedding party will assemble on the beach. The music will play, and the officiant will invoke the sacred words to join two hearts forever as one.
What are you waiting for? That fantasy Belize wedding that you've always dreamed of is only one click away.
CNBC: Belize a Great Alternative to Mexico and Caribbean Destinations
Once an isolated backwater that was difficult to reach, in recent years, Belize has emerged as one of the top destinations for American travelers seeking an alternative to overcrowded vacation spots in Mexico and across the Caribbean.
In a recent article published by CNBC, Belize was identified as a top destination for travelers wishing to avoid both overcrowded beach destinations as well as Caribbean tourist hotspots that suffered damage during last year's hurricanes. Located just south of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Belize was untouched by 2017's spate of hurricanes and has hundreds of miles of pristine beaches and offshore islands to explore.
If you're looking for an alternative to Mexico and Caribbean destinations, here are five great reasons to choose Belize:
In Belize, the locals are world-renowned for their genuine friendliness and hospitality. Instead of being treated as a meal ticket, visitors in Belize are warmly welcomed as part of the family. Oh, and everybody speaks English as Belize was formerly a British colony.
More than half of Belize's territory is in the form of a national park, protected conservation area, or a wilderness sanctuary. Simply put, Belize's greatest asset is its incredibly diverse nature, including pristine rainforests, thick jungles, and vast broadleaf forests that are home to a cornucopia of tropical birds, flowering plants, and exotic wildlife.
Belize has fewer than 380,000 residents, but the country is home to several diverse cultures, including the living descendants of the Maya who built enormous pyramids and temples all across the landscape. Visiting Belize is a great chance to learn more about local cultures and traditional handicrafts, music, and food.
Whether it's snorkeling and scuba diving on the offshore reef or horseback riding, bird watching, and zip lining on the mainland, there's no shortage of amazing things to do and see in Belize. Other popular activities include cave tubing (floating down underground rivers), sea kayaking, rock climbing and rappelling, and visiting animal rescue centers and organic farms.
In Belize, it's really easy to have fun. Life in Belize follows a laid-back, Caribbean approach, and it seems like there's always a party, festival, or holiday going on. If modern life has you stressed out, there's no better cure than a vacation in Belize!
If you're coming to Belize, be sure to book your reservations with Chabil Mar Resort. With luxuriously appointed villas, Chabil Mar is an oasis of lush tropical beauty located on the Caribbean coast of southeastern Belize.
For more information about Belize, feel free to chat with our Concierge at: concierge{@}chabilmarvillas.com or contact our Reservations Manager at:reservations{@}chabilmarvillas.com. Or perhaps you would like to call toll free from the US or Canada: 1-866-417-2377.
Top Belize Luxury Resort You Must Visit
You've seen the photos on your Instagram and the web. You know that Belize is an amazing country with tons of amazing things to do and see. But a difficult question remains – how do you choose the right Belize resort in a country with hundreds of them all competing for your attention?
We believe that a luxury resort should offer great design, tasteful comfort, and consummate personal service. A luxury resort should have everything a guest needs to relax and enjoy their time in the country, including modern conveniences, great food, and superb concierge services.
But choosing the right resort is more than just identifying a property. The best resorts are located close to the places you want to see and the activities you want to enjoy. In Belize, nature is the main attractions, so this means access to wilderness sanctuary, cultural tours to local villages, and exciting adventures on both the land and sea.
Last, but definitely not least, the right luxury resort offers something greater than the sum of its parts. The right luxury resort allows you to experience something more, something new, and something that will make you gasp with wonder. Perhaps it is seeing the sun rise over the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps it is hearing the traditional drums of an ancient culture. Or perhaps it's just getting outside your head for a while to experience something new.
At Chabil Mar, we've worked hard to create an oasis of comfort and luxury. Our resort has just luxury villas nestled amidst a lush tropical garden dripping with flowers, two freshwater infinity pools, and our own private stretch of beach. We are a boutique resort where every customer is given personal service, which is perhaps why so many guests have left favorable feedback on TripAdvisor.
Located just a short walk from Placencia Village, Chabil Mar is perfectly located to enjoy activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing on the Belize Barrier Reef. Chabil Mar is also close to pristine natural areas on the mainland too, including the vast Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the well-named Monkey River, and ancient Maya cites such as Xunantunich and Caracol.
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It may take at least eight years for blockchain technology to reach its so-called tipping point, according to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum. In their report titled "Deep Shift: Technological Tipping Points and Societal Impact" the organization identified the blockchain or the distributed ledger of bitcoin transactions as one of the six largest trends to transform the digital world.
The report was compiled by the WEF's Global Agenda Council on the Future of Software and Society and comprised a survey of more than 800 information and communications executives and experts.
The Blockchain Potential
The report identified blockchain as "an emerging technology [that] replaces the need for third-party institutions to provide trust for financial, contract and voting activities." Indeed, blockchain technology is currently being tapped by large financial institutions and governments for its potential applications on record-keeping, trade settlement, among many others.
Survey respondents were asked when blockchain would reach its "tipping point" in terms of mainstream adoption. Answer choices span from "it has already happened" to "it will never happen." While survey-takers' results indicated that mainstream adoption would take place by 2027, the WEF noted that governments could begin leveraging the technology by 2023.
"The blockchain creates both opportunities and challenges for countries," the report indicated. "On the one hand, it is unregulated and not overseen by any central bank, meaning less control over monetary policy. On the other hand, it creates the ability for new taxing mechanisms to be built into the blockchain itself (ex: a small transaction tax)."
The report went on to predict that the traditional role of government institutions would have to be reimagined by the time blockchain technology hits the mainstream. Of course it also shed some light on potential drawbacks to government blockchain-based systems, such as corruption, real-time taxation, and undermining authority.
The WEF report also highlighted implantable technologies, digital presence, vision as the new interface, wearable internet, ubiquitous computing, smartphone penetration, and the Internet for all Things as potential shifts. View the full report here.
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23rd October 2018 Damage from HS2 'will be worse than thought'
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Graeme Paton, Transport Correspondent
October 13 2018, 12:01am, The Times
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The impact of HS2, the railway to link London with the North, will be "far worse" than first feared, the company behind the project has admitted.
The line to Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester will lead to the destruction of almost 900 homes, 1,000 business premises and at least 61 ancient woodlands.
The scale of damage caused by the 330-mile, high-speed link has been set out for the first time in assessments that outline the environmental and economic impact. HS2 Ltd, the government-owned company, admitted that 1,740 buildings would be demolished, including 888 homes, with 536 houses during the second northern phase.
It admitted that the relocation of people would result in "adverse" health impacts, including increased stress levels and "feelings of anxiety". A further 985 businesses and 27 community facilities will be demolished.
In all, 19,590 jobs will be relocated. The company admitted that 2,380 positions would probably be lost permanently, while 2,340 roles would be created between London and Crewe.
The company pointed out that the figures represented the worst-case scenario — before mitigation measures had been taken into account. The true impact would probably be less severe. Details outlined in impact assessments also show that the line, to be completed by 2033, would cause significant damage.
About 61 "irreplaceable" ancient woodlands would be partly destroyed, including 19 on the second phase in northern England.
The assessments revealed that the line would cause disruption with 158 miles of visually intrusive embankments or viaducts. Nine rivers would be diverted as the route passed through more than 21 miles of flood zones.
The second northern phase of the line would create 58 million tonnes of landfill. Dozens of roads or public rights of way would face temporary and permanent closure, which could lead to "traveller stress". About 25,730 temporary construction jobs would be created during the building of the line. The scale of the impact brought fresh calls for the project to be abandoned, with fears that the damage is much worse than previously estimated.
Luci Ryan, an ecologist for the Woodland Trust, said: "We were braced for bad news but this is far worse than we were expecting." Joe Rukin, campaign manager for the Stop HS2 pressure group, said: "HS2 Ltd have gone for the most destructive, least cost option."
A spokesman for the company said: "We're designing a railway that will reshape the economic geography of the whole country. We encourage people to have their say on the plans.


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"I'm done being polite and listening to this nonsense," he said during a rally in his hometown of Westerville, Ohio, , according to The Columbus Dispatch, without naming either of the outsiders atop the GOP polls.
"I want you to know I'm fed up," he said. "I've about had it with these people."
"What happened to our party?" Kasich asked of the GOP. "What happened to the conservative movement?"
Kasich then sharply criticized some of Trump and Carson's signature policy stances, beginning with Trump's frequent vows that he will deport all of the nation's illegal immigrants if elected in 2016.
"We're going to pick them up and we're going to take them to the border and scream them out of the country?" Kasich asked. "That's just crazy. This is not the America I know."
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Complex, speculative assets are increasingly common in family finances, making divorce settlements a legal minefield, especially for the less well-off spouse, writes Family Partner, Emily Brand.
Many divorce survivors live in dread of the moment their ex rocks up in a glamorous sports car to collect the children for a surprise holiday. And when such sudden good fortune is casually explained as the unexpected windfall of an asset that 'came good', the chances are that the next phone call will be to their family lawyer. After all, if the pie was divided equally in the first place, why does it now feel like a dish best served cold?
Given that family finances increasingly involve complex speculative assets, the fair division of such is fraught with difficulty. Are shares in a business ever worth as much as cash in hand? It often depends on who has control. There may be little point taking shares in a family company in which your ex reigns supreme if she will never sell and your chances of realising any value are the same as winning on the lottery. And how do you value those shares in the first place when the owner may be holding all the cards close to his chest? It may be more financially prudent in the long run to keep the more secure 'copper-bottomed' assets such as property.
How do the courts deal with these issues? Two cases remain key: that of Wells v. Wells (2002) and Myerson v. Myerson (2009). In Wells, the husband retained majority shares in the business and cash, with the wife retaining over £1 million in 'solid' assets. The judge was unable to put a value on the business, the performance of which was declining. On appeal, the husband's share of non-business assets was increased, the Appeal Judge commenting that 'sharing is achieved by a fair division of both the copper-bottomed assets and the illiquid and risk-laden assets', in any situation that results in a 'clean break' – in other words a settlement that ends all ongoing financial obligations between the spouses.
To effect this aim, the Courts may therefore choose to divide the assets according to the nature of each, in order to provide a fair division of the liquid and illiquid assets and, if need be, it will discount illiquid assets. It could also transfer shares from one spouse to another. In the recent case of WM v HM (2017), however, Mr Justice Mostyn described the transfer of shares in the husband's company to his wife as a 'matter of last resort, as it is a antithetical to the clean break'. Despite this being 'strongly counterintuitive', he then went on to increase the wife's minority shareholding on the 'grounds that it was not so objectionable if it only applies to a minority element' of the wife's award.
In the Myerson case, the husband agreed to take his 57 per cent of the assets predominantly by way of shares in an AIM-listed company, of which he was a shareholder. Crucially, this agreement was made in the early months of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. In the following months, those shares fell from £2.99 to 27.5 pence making the division 86 per cent to the wife, and 14 per cent to the husband. Despite the catastrophic fall in value of the shares, the husband's appeal was rejected on the grounds that 'the natural processes of price fluctuation, whether in houses, shares, or any other property, and however dramatic,' do not provide grounds to set aside an Order.
The Court of Appeal went on to detail two further factors as to why the husband's appeal had not succeeded. Firstly, the order was not imposed - the husband knowingly agreed to an asset division that left him captain of the ship (if not quite master of his fate). Secondly, even given the disastrous fall in the share price, the husband still had the chance to recover his fortune, since 'unusual opportunities are created for the most astute in a bear market'.
It is often said that women tend to be at a disadvantage in divorce settlements because of their allegedly more limited grasp of the family finances and their tendency to be more risk averse. As this decision shows, however, a party's knowledge or expertise may equally turn out to weigh against them – particularly if the final settlement was voluntarily agreed.
Of course, such issues are purely academic if there are only enough funds to provide one house for the children. If further assets are available, however, and sharing them remains an option, the question for any family lawyer must be the extent to which they should advise their client to take on such risk-laden prospects.
With the future uncertain, the safest answer is a qualified 'yes' – so long as they are sufficiently balanced with ones that have more 'copper' to them. And there's still 'no place like home'. If a settlement leaves one spouse homeless, or another believing that they have been 'cheated' out of a fortune (because of a risk-averse decision), further litigation is sure to ensue.
So as another old saying doesn't quite go: settle in haste, repent at leisure. (Is that the sound of a Porsche outside...?)
This article was first published in Spear's on 24th April 2018
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Crisscrossing East and West: The Remaking of Ink Art in Contemporary East Asia
The exhibition "Crisscrossing East and West: The Remaking of Ink Art in Contemporary East Asia " is curated by Mr. Cha Chi Jason WANG and consists of works by 27 artists from China and other countries. The artists achieve conceptual transformation creatively through the use of heterogeneous materials, concepts, and formal techniques. "Crisscrossing East and West" as the theme of the exhibition also calls for broader visions and insights to widen the realm of ink art.
Wu Chi-Tsung received a six-month ACC Fellowship in 2013 for creative research in New York City.
Grantee: Wu Chi-Tsung
Exhibition / England
Summer Exhibition 2017
Almost 250 years ago, the Royal Academy's founding members agreed to hold an "Annual Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures and Designs … open to all Artists."
Everything you'll see at the Summer Exhibition represents the art being made today. Expect to find a panorama of art in all media, from painting, printmaking, film and photography to sculpture, architectural works and performance art.
Grantee: Isozaki Arata
Exhibition / India
The Self in Self-Sufficiency
The show is themed on "The Self in Self-Sufficiency", and aims to provide artists with tools which further allow freedom to move between both practice and sustainability. The idea is to provide a platform for creative sustainable development where the art, the artist and the community can co-exist, and foster connections across a wide spectrum of people and networks.
A total of six artists were selected from hundreds of applicants from all over the country. This year's artists include Deepak Agasthya (Karnataka), Kumaresan Selvaraj (Chennai), Priyanka Das (Hyderabad), Biplab Sarkar (Delhi), Suryakanta Swain (Delhi) and Utsa Hazarika (Delhi).
At the exhibition [Utsa Hazarika] will be showcasing her video work in progress, Two Yards of Delhi. The final version will be screened at Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa in December.
Grantee: Utsa Hazarika
Wailing Women
Dance artist ACC grantee EA TORRADO confronts the inarticulable interior experience of grieving, incorporating elements of storytelling, naturalistic movements and dance in "Wailing Women," an original dance theater piece that embodies the different manifestations of coming to terms with loss.
July 27, 2017 (Thursday) 8:00 PM
July 30, 2017 (Sunday) 6:00 PM
Grantee: Ea Marie Torrado
13 Tongues
This is Cloud Gate's 22nd Annual Free Outdoor Performances with CHENG Tsung-lung's 13 Tongues performed by Cloud Gate 2.
Thirteen Tongues, a legendary figure in the 1960s from Bangka - the oldest district and once the most prosperous area in Taipei - was the nickname for the street artist lauded for his remarkable acts portraying multiple roles, imitating characters of male, female, old and young, telling stories and anecdotes of the past and present.
Grantees: Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, Cheng Tsung-Lung
Setan Jawa
A black-and-white silent film about love and sacrifice, by award-winning Indonesian director Garin Nugroho, is modernised with the addition of live gamelan and Western orchestral music, including by Singapore's Metropolitan Festival Orchestra. It is part of the Pesta Raya Malay Festival of Arts at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
Grantee: Garin Nugroho
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What's Technology Got to Do With It?
Nam June Paik is known as the father of video art. We celebrate this innovative visionary, on what would have been his eighty-fifth birthday, with Barbara London, Yale University's media arts critic and MoMA's former associate curator in the department of media and performance art. London established MoMA's video collection, and was the editor of Soundings: A Contemporary Score, their first major exhibition of sound art. She gives a talk entitled "What's Technology Got to Do With It?"
Grantees: Barbara London, Paik Nam June
Stephen Petronio in conversation with Ralph Lemon and Jimena Paz
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Ralph Lemon's dance company Cross Performance received several ACC grants for dance collaborations across.
Grantee: Ralph Lemon
April 19, 2017 - July 5, 2017
Floating above Brookfield Places' Winter Garden, The Roof is a site-specific suspended sculpture by Thai artist, Pinaree Sanpitak that celebrates collaboration and coexistence. The Roof is composed of translucent canopies hanging among the Winter Garden palm trees that create a literal but temporary 'roof.' Made from raw silk, glass fiber, non-woven fabric, wires, hooks, chains and aluminum modular truss, The Roof was constructed to interact with the architecture of Brookfield Place — as well as the palms and the people who pass through each day, forming a delicate, surreal shelter within the walls of the Winter Garden.
Pinaree Sanpitak,from Thailand, was in a residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in 2000 with support from ACC.
Grantee: Pinaree Sanpitak
Sonata: Print Series by Nam June Paik
January 9, 2017 - July 2, 2017
Sonata: Print Series by Nam June Paik offers a series of prints, including Paik's musical compositions, drawings, photographs, performances, events and video sculptures. Nam June Paik, the Korean-American artist who died in 2006 at age 73, is widely known as the father of video art. He produced a large body of work while exploring the influence of electronic media on the arts.
Nam June Paik received ACC Fellowships in 1965 and 1970 for research in the United States.
Grantee: Paik Nam June
Exhibition / Thailand
Mode of Liaisons
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and the Japan Foundation Asia Center present Mode of Liaisons exhibition as a part of "Condition Report", a collaborative art project with curators from Japan and Southeast Asian countries with the objectives to incubate young curators through working in collboration with senior curators. The Condition Report Project is composed of 2 parts of the curatorial works under the main theme "What is Southeast Asia?". The first part is 4 exhibitions curated by the senior curators in 4 cities: Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Bangkok to demonstrate their concepts, phenomenons, and contents of contemporary art as well as to employ the exhibition as an opportunity to train young curators. The second part is 14 separated exhibitions curated independently by young curators.
Grantees: Myat Htay Aung, Ismail Roslisham


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Foley & Lardner's 2018 Cryptocurrency Survey says Investors prefer Ethereum to Bitcoin as the best investment opportunity in the cryptosphere.
New York-based Law firm Foley & Lardner LLP published their "2018 Cryptocurrency Survey". The survey asked 18 questions to 62 executives, investors, and other professionals, covering a variety of subjects, from their opinion on regulatory matters to their expectations for the future of cryptocurrencies.
Results reveal that among those surveyed, Ethereum is perceived to be the best investment opportunity in the cryptosphere, while Bitcoin is seen as the cryptocurrency most likely to be widely used for payments in the future.
What Are the Biggest Concerns for Cryptocurrency Investors?
The majority of concerns expressed by survey respondents are related to the lack of legal and regulatory certainty in the cryptocurrency space. 72% of respondents said they feel that the industry as a whole does not understand the regulatory implications for financial markets at the federal and state levels. Nevertheless, over 58% of insiders responded they are willing to take the legal and monetary risks that come with developing and investing in cryptocurrency related businesses.
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Storage management of private keys are seen as the "top risk for managing crypto-assets", with almost 68% of participants responding that it poses a very strong, or strong risk. Interestingly, respondents seem to be split on whether Ethereum's Proof of Stake, or the Bitcoin-related Proof of Work is the most sustainable consensus system for long-term usage; both tied with 28% of respondents backing each.
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There seems to be a lot of mixed opinions in this regard. Even though 86% of respondents agree that the industry should "self-police" through the development of common industry standards, a total of 84% of respondents said that ICOs should be regulated at the federal level, state level, or both. Over 68% of the respondents agree that the ongoing buying and selling of cryptocurrencies should be regulated, while 55% of them think regulation is needed for the use of cryptocurrencies in the purchase of goods and services.
Regarding the involvement of States and Central Banks in the cryptocurrency space, the majority (58%) of respondents think that neither of them should create their own cryptocurrencies, but 25% said they agreed with this proposition.
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Gone in 60 Seconds

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starring Nicolas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi, Angelina Jolie, Robert Duvall, and
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written by Scott Michael Rosenberg
directed by Dominic Sena

A Review by Frankie Paiva

Gone in 60 Seconds is the ultimate guilty pleasure of the summer. It starts
off as a promising action film, full of genuine suspense and excitement. As
the movie progresses, it gets increasingly stupid to the point where it's so
bad and inane that it's good. Throughout the film, the same phony human
emotion becomes adopted by all the actors, but it's the emotions and
relationships that keep the film interesting. No character goes beyond wading
pool level in depth, and that's a very good thing. Director Dominic Sena
realizes this is an action movie, and he doesn't disappoint. Instead of
trying to reinvent the genre or use slow motion until it just becomes silly
(Mission: Impossible 2 anyone?) he takes the best stuff from things we've
seen before, and makes it into a fun, exciting, and pleasing film.

Memphis Raines (Nicolas Cage) is a retired car thief whose younger brother
Kip (Giovanni Ribisi) attempts to follow in his footsteps. Kip screws up his
first car heist leading the police right to him and his boss. His boss, an
evil guy with an English accent, wants Memphis to steal fifty specific cars
from the Long Beach area in three days. If all the cars don't get delivered
in time, he will kill Kip. So Memphis and a bunch of his old (now mostly
clean) car thief buddies work together planning the operation. Some of his
friends include former girlfriend Sway (Angelina Jolie), and an auto mechanic
named Otto (Robert Duvall). Kip and his younger friends also join the crew.
Detective Roland Castlebeck (Delroy Lindo) is about the same age as Memphis,
and is eager to put him behind bars. Not putting him in jail already is
something he regrets. Castlebeck and his younger partner Detective Drycoff
(Timothy Olyphant) pursue Memphis and the gang for most of the film.

One constant element of humor in this movie is the clash between the older
and younger generations. Memphis and Otto are more cautious about their
actions and easily spot undercover cops. Unlike some of Kip's pals (including
Tumbler played by Scott Caan) they are always aware of their surroundings.
The older guys certainly don't discuss the latest masturbation techniques, or
steal cars full of heroin. Memphis comes up with inventive ways to evade
police and gangs, while the youths prefer confrontation. However, one
hilarious scene does involves one of the older men attacking a bad car
hijacker claiming he needs to get a role model. If this doesn't sound like
your type of humor, this movie isn't for you. This movie will please action
fans, but I think lots of other less action-oriented people may get
surprised. I certainly was, and apparently the crowd was too. They were
hooting and hollering and clapped loudly several times. I admire that
Angelina Jolie doesn't get used as just a sex object in the film. Sway just
likes hanging with the guys, and not once does she sleep with anyone. While
the sexual aspect of her character is definitely there, she doesn't appear in
much of the movie anyway. Nicolas Cage's nasal tone has never been more
appealing, and I like the range shown by Giovanni Ribisi in this movie.

The action scenes are at the heart of this movie. The mood gets well set;
everything is dark and grainy. The only constant source of light for the
characters comes from fiery explosions, car headlights, or police lights.
There is one skill everyone in the movie possesses; these people can drive.
During one amazing car chase, Memphis does a spectacular job of navigating
himself through the streets. The fast pace never stops, and I thought this
scene to be the highlight of the film. The cast assembled includes some great
actors who throw almost all their skills away for good old-fashioned movie
fun. There really don't need to be as many characters as there were. Frances
Fisher shows up for some reason in the beginning and end, and there were some
scenes (like giving a dog laxatives so he would "release" the keys he
swallowed) that don't need to be there.  Regardless, this is still an
entertaining time. Some Mission: Impossible and James Bond music pops up, and
similar Bond-esque stunts occur. Gone in 60 Seconds could also promote
awareness about how easy it is for car thieves to steal your car. It may
encourage people to be safer about where they park, and security measures
they use. Coming out of the screening, I got handed a helpful guide with ten
ways to protect your car from car thieves.

There are more than eighty people listed under the stunts section of the
credits. If this doesn't give you an idea about what type of movie this is, I
don't know what will.

B+

Frankie Paiva
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Prof. Fatima B. Mukhatar
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Professor Fatima Batul Mukhtar obtained a Degree in Botany in 1984 from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. She Undertook National Youth Service Corps at Forestry Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Kano State. She did her Master's degree at Bayero University Kano in 1994 and subsequently got employed with the same University as assistant Lecturer in 1994. She completed her Ph.D program in Botany (Plant Physiology) in 2005. She rose through the ranks to Senior Lecturer in 2003, Associate Professor in 2007 and Professor in 2010. Professor Fatima Batul served in various capacities including Head of Department, Editor to many journals, accreditation committee, External Examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in some Universities. Professor Fatima Batul became the pioneer Dean of Faculty of Science at the newly established University, Northwest University Kano where she held academic and administrative responsibilities and chaired various committees. She was appointed pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor Northwest University in 2015 and Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutse in February 2016. Professor Fatima Batul has published widely in National and International Journals and authored 3 books. She founded the popular and first of its kind the Kano Botanical Garden single handedly in 2008. Professor Fatima Batul is married with 5 grown up daughters. Her hubby includes: Reading, Writing, Travelling and Gardening


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Every day stories of survival during the Covid19 crisis, a report from the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Text and photos by Miguel Jeronimo
Dara(*) is an edjai, the local term in Khmer language to designate a street waste picker. In a country lacking a formal recycling system, he is one of the many thousands roaming the streets in search for aluminum cans or plastic bottles he can find to sell to collectors, composing the backbone of the recycling ecosystem. He is raising four children by himself, normally with an income of $5 per day. With the Covid19-related decrease of consumption brought by the closing down of restaurants, bars and other entertainment businesses, thus reducing the amount of recyclables he can find, and the increased difficulty in exporting the trash to Vietnam and Thailand due to border restrictions (Cambodia still doesn't own facilities to deal with its own waste), his income got reduced to half. Also an awareness of the lack of hygiene in his livelihood and the direct contact with other people's garbage is bringing him an anxiety over his own safety amidst this virus crisis.
Although the Coronavirus has not hit Cambodia hard health-wise, with the official numbers stating only 122 cases until mid -May (all recovered by now), its major toll on the economy and people's lives is only starting. No lock-down was imposed but certain sectors were required to close in order to halt the spread of the virus. The entertainment industry, with its bars, clubs and karaoke parlors being a large source of jobs, and especially the freezing of any tourism-related businesses (one of the three major industries in the country alongside garment factories and rice farming) are currently throwing thousands into unemployment. With no safety net or state-sponsored relief fund, this means families going through uncertain times in terms of food security or even having enough to pay the rent. Local NGOs have been reporting as well an increase in high-risk income-generation activities due to lack of alternatives, such as begging and sex work. Other sectors are in jeopardy as well, with street sellers being exposed to the virus and wet markets continuing to operate due to being a crucial source of cheap food for low-paid workers and families. Even though most of the sellers tried to cope with the virus by using masks, their constant exposure to people in tight places with no realistic implementation of social distance measures brings yet another source of anxiety and uncertainty for the informal sector.
Visiting marginalized communities, these stories keep piling up. One couple with a livelihood focused on producing and selling vegetables shared the difficulty of dealing with their business while having to take care of their children during the whole day – a consequence of the decision to close schools until November. In another house, a makeshift shack built with found wood and metal sheets, shared between two families totaling 15 people, Socheata(*) is trying to survive by continuing her small business of selling cooked snails on her mobile cart, a common street snack in the streets of Phnom Penh. In the morning, she goes to a lake in the outskirts of the city to collect them, spending the rest of the day roaming around the neighborhood looking for customers while scavenging for trash in search of some extra income. Her average of $7.50 earnings per day is now reduced to $2.50. Her husband is a motodop driver, the equivalent in Cambodia to a taxi service using just a motorbike, but his income suffered as well due to the lack of customers during these last months.
This is where the role of local NGOs can be crucial to not only keep the most vulnerable families afloat, but to foster their medium-term independence and sustainability. Besides emergency supplies such as rice and hygiene materials like soap, sanitary pads and baby diapers, Socheata(*) is receiving support from the NGO FriendsInternational to buy chickens and start a small poultry business as an alternative source of income. The local-based NGO (which also operates in other Southeast Asian low and middle income countries, with a focus on marginalized communities and child safety) is reaching out to 200 families (around 1,000 individuals) with emergency relief. In addition they train their 400 ChildSafe agents (e.g. tuk-tuk drivers they already employed as community members to be vigilant and report any violence or risk to children) to spread information about Covid19, with a reach of almost 30,000 people. Aiming for a more long-term approach, they have been also delivering training on soft skills for job interviews, workshops (such as electrical work, welding or beauty salon work), and often employing community members as outreach workers. Sopheak(*) is one of them. A rehabilitated drug user who has been trained on harm reduction practices, health prevention and hygiene awareness within the community where she's now a trusted member. Her husband used to have a job as a security guard but was laid off two weeks ago with no set date to return. With eight members in the family under her arm, she is one of the many every day warriors from the most vulnerable populations in the country going through this pandemic. With a lack of social security or resources for a safety net, it is often within the solidarity expressed in their communities and through small actions such as having some chickens to produce eggs, or a couple of plastic bottles found on the street to sell at the end of the day, which is enabling Cambodia to survive.
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Civil Society Organisations in Cambodia: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities
CSOs in Cambodia have had to maneuver in an increasingly repressive environment, but the challenges and failures that they have had to face thus far have led to important reflections and learnings.
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Giant Satrey: the strength of contemporary Cambodian women
Video performance
Violence against women and environmental pollution: current social issues are embodied in contemporary and symbolic pieces by the dance company New Cambodian Artists.
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This dossier provides a diverse selection of strong civil society voices from Cambodia. We hope that the analyses and contributions included will lead to a better understanding of the results, impacts and successes of the actions of Cambodian civil society.


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What Adele Was Like Before She Was a Star
Her teachers and mentors share memories from her early years to The Sunday Times.
By Erica Gonzales
It's no question Adele is currently one of the biggest stars in music. But before she started releasing record-shattering albums and collecting awards (including four at this week's BRIT Awards) left and right, the pop star was a small-town girl in England studying at the Brit School for Performing Arts, which also educated the likes of Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis Kate Nash and Jessie J. Yet even in her early years, her talent and personality were already grabbing attention.
In its latest arts feature, The Sunday Times talked to the people who knew and worked with Adele before she was famous, back when she was still a student uploading music to MySpace and singing at small gigs around London.
See what the singer's former principal, co-workers and collaborators remember from her beginnings, and read the whole story here.
On her unique music taste: "I mentioned Billie Holiday's Strange Fruit and this girl said: 'I love Billie Holiday.' No 14-year-old loves Billie Holiday. I wondered who this girl was, listening to such sophisticated music at such a young age. Then she said she was a huge Eminem fan and I thought: an admirer of both classic jazz and a rapper with a spark and anger about him? What a nice mix." —Stuart Worden, assistant principal at the Brit School when Adele was a student
On noticing her talent: "We were performing Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here from beginning to end and her role was to be the backing singer on 'The Great Gig in the Sky.' That's not the kind of thing you expect from Adele, but there she was having this big moment and I thought: 'She's got range.'" —Worden
On why Adele wears her emotions on her sleeve: "The Brit School cannot take the credit for Adele but we do encourage our students to express their emotions while also locking into the society we live in, and for someone with talent who can't afford private education that's important." —Worden
On her lovable personality: "You would hear her laugh before you saw her. I remember being at an early gig in Shepherd's Bush when she apologized for her voice, and you felt there was a human being in the room with an extraordinary ability to connect with people. She was one of those students people liked being around." —Worden
On her work ethic: "She had an extremely strong idea of what she wanted to do. She's incredibly focused. That focus is only as useful as it has been to her in combination with the talent she was born with." —Richard Russell, who signed Adele to XL recordings when she was 17 years old
On how she created "Someone Like You:" "She told me about this really sad break-up and said she wanted to write a song about it. She had the first four lines and some of the melody and we worked out the rest of it on the fly." —Dan Wilson, songwriter who co-wrote "Someone Like You"
On her inspiring presence: "I think Adele's secret weapon is that she's motivating. You just want to kill it for her. Everyone does their absolute best when she's in the room." —Wilson
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namespace tests\application\processors\ErrorProcessor;
use vsc\presentation\responses\ExceptionResponseError;
use vsc\application\processors\ErrorProcessor;
use vsc\presentation\responses\HttpResponseType;
use vsc\infrastructure\vsc;
use vsc\domain\models\ErrorModel;

/**
 * @covers \vsc\application\processors\ErrorProcessor::handleRequest()
 */
class handleRequest extends \BaseUnitTest
{
	public function testBasicHandleRequest()
	{
		$e = new ExceptionResponseError('test', HttpResponseType::NO_CONTENT);
		$o = new ErrorProcessor($e);

		$oModel = $o->handleRequest(vsc::getEnv()->getHttpRequest());
		$this->assertInstanceOf(ErrorModel::class, $oModel);
		$this->assertInstanceOf(ExceptionResponseError::class, $oModel->getException());
		$this->assertEquals(HttpResponseType::NO_CONTENT, $oModel->getException()->getErrorCode());
	}
}


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10 civilians killed in air strike against rebels in northwest of Afghanistan
At least 10 civilians were killed in a separate air strike by Afghan security forces against rebels in the northwestern Badghis province.
Provincial Council Chairman Abdul Aziz Baig said rebels had surrounded a military base in Bala Murghab district province in the same province and helicopters were trying to reach the area, but the rebels fired from nearby villages, making any exchange of fire likely to expose The villagers are at risk.
The operation killed three civilians, including three children, two women and five men during the attack, Beige said.
Afghan lawmaker Ziauddin Akazai said two other people were injured in the attack.
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Альберт Токинирина Рафетраниана (; родился 9 сентября 1996 года, Амбохитрони, Мадагаскар) — французский и мадагаскарский футболист, защитник.

Клубная карьера
Рафетраниана — воспитанник клуба «Ницца». 6 октября 2012 года в матче против «Реймса» он дебютировал за последний в Лиге 1. В начале 2016 года для получения игровой практики Альберт перешёл в «Ред Стар» на правах аренды. 5 февраля в матче против «Сошо» он дебютировал в Лиге 2. После окончания аренды Рафетраниана вернулся в «Ниццу».

Примечания

Ссылки
 Статистика на soccerway
 France profile at FFF

Футболисты Франции
Игроки ФК «Ред Стар»
Игроки ФК «Ницца»
Игроки сборной Мадагаскара по футболу


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Q: Behavior on AngularJS deferred object I was writing a function that will be executed asynchronously. Suddenly a question popped up in my mind.
Let's say I have the following function for updating student records.
module.factory('StudentService', function($http, $q) {
    var service = {};

    service.updateStudent = function(studentData) {
        var deferred = $q.defer();

        $http.put('http://www.example.com/student/update', studentData, {
            headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
        }).success(function(response) {
            if (response.success) {
                deferred.resolve(response.data);
            } else {
                // I am not resolving the deferred object here
            }
        }).error(function(response) {
            // I am not rejecting the deferred object here
        });

        return deferred.promise;
    };

    return service;
});

I want to ask,

*

*What will happen to the deferred object if it is not resolved or rejected?

*If a deferred object is not resolved or rejected, will it result in error for chains like StudentService.updateStudent(data).then(...)?

*Is there any practical usage of neither resolving nor rejecting a deferred object?

A: *

*If deferred is not resolved or rejected, the respective handlers will never be called.

*No error - just will not call successive handlers in the chain.

*Too broad for SO

Off-topic:
You don't need to use $q.defer when you use functions that already return a promise (like $http) - this is called a deferred anti-pattern. Simply return the original promise (or the promise created with .then).

A:
Is there any practical usage of neither resolving nor rejecting a deferred object?

Yes, ensuring that any callbacks of a chained .then() or .catch() are never called.
Thus, there are three possible outcomes :

*

*promise becomes "resolved": promise chain follows the success path.

*promise becomes "rejected": promise chain follows the fail path.

*promise remains "pending": nothing downstream happens, but still could if (references to) the promise still exist and it becomes either resolved or rejected.

That said, it's bad practice to leave a promise hanging. You should endeavour always to resolve or reject.
Off topic but related ...
Like any js object, a promise will be garbage collected when there are no references to it. However, due to the nature of promises, it is often very difficult to delete all references - they are not always lexically represented (in the application code). For example, "hidden" reference(s) to promise(s) lurk in every promise chain even where no explicit assignment is made. Every promise, whether it is lexically represented or not, will occupy memory.
Back on topic ...
A promise that will never settle, should either :

*

*not be created (not always possible)

*be deleted (seldom simple)

Personally, I feel that a lot more work needs to be done in this area.

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