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On Sunday July 10, 2011, women's soccer captured the attention of Americans everywhere as the United States defied the odds in a late game comeback to defeat Brazil in penalty kicks in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. In the weeks to follow, Wambach, Solo, and Rapinoe became household names while girls all over the country dreamed of being the next Alex Morgan. Unfortunately, a lot can change in six months. On Monday January 30, 2012, WPS, the league where all those household names play, suspended operations for the 2012 season.
Since it was first revealed that WPS was closing shop for the foreseeable future, most of the attention has been spent playing the blame game. Dan Borislow. US Women's National Team. WPS. The list goes on. The blame game can be fun, but it's not necessarily what is needed to bring back women's professional soccer in 2013. First it was only rumors, but now with different players coming forward, it is obvious there were major issues involving Dan Borislow, but that is a conversation for a different time. The problems within magicJack do not cover up the fact that WPS has other issues that need to be addressed. The league has only been around for three years, yet four teams have become defunct.
WPS and its franchises now have a great opportunity to spend the next year fixing mistakes from the past without worrying about selling tickets. Spend that time developing a stronger brand that reaches people involved in women's soccer. Questions need to be asked about the marketing of WPS, and if answered properly, it should be clear the league has a lot of work to do in that area. Ask a 14 year old girl that plays premier soccer to name the five clubs in WPS, and her answer will be "what is WPS?". If the league wants to be here in 10 years, that is the number one area that needs to be addressed. Fourteen-year old girls should be seen as fans, customers, and future players. The MLS Academy program has done wonders for MLS on and off the field with increasing brand image, reaching local communities which increases revenue streams, and ultimately with home grown players. Could that be the answer for WPS? Not necessarily, but reaching out to youth soccer players and coaches would be a great start for the league.
One other area that goes hand-in-hand with marketing is the effort of those household names to promote WPS. Wambach, Solo, Morgan, Rapinoe, etc., are the face of women's soccer in America and if the league is going to survive, those players need to be the driving force. The past few months when WPS was faltering to survive, all were silent. When women's soccer fans think of Hamm, Lilly, Foudy, etc., the image that comes to mind is always of them wearing the red, white, and blue of the US National Team jersey. If WPS makes it, then in 15 years time, the legacy that will be left behind by this next generation of American stars will be one of them in a WNY Flash or Sky Blue uniform. Winning the World Cup and the Olympics has been done before in America, but building a women's league to last hasn't, that's how players can become legendary.
With the fourth season of WPS being canceled, it now leaves coaches and players scrambling to find other opportunities. Soccer Banter asked a few people directly involved with WPS the following question: What are your thoughts on WPS suspending operations for the 2012 season?
Manya Makoski (Western New York Flash Defender): I was in shock when I found out that WPS was suspending operations for the 2012 season. We knew all along that it was a possibility, but we all thought that it would just work out. I am disappointed for all of the players who now have to find new teams to play for, and for the fans who won't get to see the best players in the world compete on U.S. soil. It is frustrating to see the blame be put on one person or on the league. I am guilty of that too, but I would love to see all of that energy put into organizing a 2013 WPS season.
Lee Billiard (Boston Breakers Associate General Manager): It is obviously disappointing for a number of reasons that WPS suspended play for 2012. Disappointing for the players who were just gearing up to show off their talents, disappointing for the younger players just starting to break through and build a career for themselves, disappointing for the young generation who are developing a love for the game and aspiring to be the next Abby Wambach, Kelly Smith or Marta, and disappointing for all of us involved in the organizations that work hard to provide supporters a place to come and watch top female athletes perform. WPS unfortunately hit a few hurdles in a short space of time, whilst a lot of hard work was done in order to get over the hurdles it continued to delay a lot of required forward progress which was starting to have an impact on other areas. It is very sad we will not have a professional league this season, but I do understand the league's thinking behind the decision and what they will be doing during the suspended season in order to clear all hurdles and comeback ahead of the 2013 season better than ever before.
We, Boston Breakers, were in a very good position both on and off the field, we have a loyal set of supporters and players who continue to follow us each year, for that I would like to say a personal thank you. We are investigating other options that might include a Boston Breakers team competing in 2012. We want to make sure we keep our brand alive, a place for players to compete and a place for supporters of women's soccer to continue cheering on the fine athletes this beautiful game produces. I am extremely disappointed for what has happened, but have great optimism for the future.
Paul Royal (Philadelphia Independence Assistant Coach and La Salle University Head Coach): I'm very saddened by the decision to suspend operations this year. We (Independence coaching staff) really feel awful for the current WPS players, coaches and college players that have had their dreams and livelihoods put on hold for a short time. However, I feel very confident that these five great owners have their heart and passion in the right place in growing our pro game in 2013. They have been tremendous advocates for not only Women's Pro Soccer, but also women's athletics in general.
Do you think WPS will be back in 2013? What are your thoughts on the future of the league? Add your own comments below.
Brendan Faherty


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Répartition
Cette espèce ce rencontre dans le nord de l'Amérique du Sud, notamment au Pérou, en Bolivie, dans le nord-est du Brésil, en Guyane Française, au Suriname et au Venezuela.

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L'espèce Aracynthus sanguineus a été décrite par l'entomologiste Guillaume-Antoine Olivier en 1791 sous le nom Fulgora sanguineus et sert de référence pour le genre Aracynthus.

Synonymie
 Fulgora sanguineus Olivier, 1791 (protonyme)
 Poeocera porphyrea Erichson, 1848
 Abrahameria typica Distant, 1920

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We all go to shows for the artists, but what about the incredible and massive production involved in some of these events? Now that 2017 is coming to a close, its time to look back over this incredible year of music and appreciate how creative and awesome some of the stages were. Many of these are from Red Rocks, but artists usually go all out when they're headlining, so don't hate the 303. Obviously this is not all inclusive, I've left off some of the usual winners of past years like Ultra and EDC because they are pretty much guaranteed to have massive out-of-this-world production. Did you see a show and think the production is worthy of recognition? Comment below and we'll add it!
Its no secret that Colorado loves Griz, and he loves Colorado. I mean, he does live in Denver after all. But he really went above and beyond for 2 nights at Red Rocks this year. Night 1 was the debut of the full live band, and night 2 was a DJ set but hardly felt like it. Two hanging screens with lasers were moved around in a crazy light show along with a ton of other production like LED cubes which GRiZ and Muzzy Bear moved around periodically, and one of the biggest LED walls I've ever seen. His visuals team was also on point the whole night.
Now I know what you're probably thinking, what about Bass Center 2017 at the Hampton Coliseum?! While that show was an absolute beast in every way, it was just another massive spaceship stage. Freestyle Sessions at 1stBank Center was smaller and more intimate, but it was also much different in concept and execution. Bassnectar was on the ground level and was hardly even visible, hiding behind the veil of shadows in order to decentralize himself as the focus.
Big G has showed their love for Colorado yet again with their annual Rowdytown show at Red Rocks. This year was absolutely no exception. The multi leveled pyramid was huge and took their show to the next level.
Excision created literal waves in the EDM community with the launch of his very own 3 day prehistoric themed festival this year. Attendees took a step back in time to Prehistoric lands and we greeted by massive dinosaurs and VOLCANOES that spewed fire (and caught fire). The stage itself was a larger version of his Paradox, but that didn't stop it from destroying. And come on, volcanoes!
Gramatik is no stranger to cool innovative stages; the first iteration of the "coil" was pretty insane when first debuted years ago. That had nothing on the latest version dubbed Re:coil which made its grand debut at Red Rocks this year. Resembling a giant Tesla coil, it was massive, and had some pretty awesome graphics to go along with the amazing music Gramatik threw down. Check out the ELCO review here.
While not widely publicized, Infected Mushroom quietly introduced an awesome new verision of their signature mushroom stage, and I was lucky enough to witness it this year on their live tour. Featuring 4 massive projection mapped mushrooms, it was a psychedellic experience just watching! And of course their music just adds another dimension to it.
Oh Middle Lands… One of my favorite themed festivals of all time! Too bad the dear residents of Todd Mission, TX and the owner of the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds decided that it wasn't worth bringing back for future years, but we won't go there in this post. Those lucky enough to go know how awesome the event was, but in particular the Middle Lands Arena. One of my personal favorites of the year, the arena was basically a castle with a stage built in to it. Set in the jousting arena, it was the perfect area for the stage. Castle Northwoods was pretty cool too, a mix of a knight's armor and megatron, but many a set twas watched at thy arena!
There is no doubt that Datsik went all out on a new stage for his Ninja Nation Tour. The Shogun was basically a massive temple that could be expanded to fit any size venue, and at his 1stBank show here in Colorado it was HUGE. Not to mention his nifty new LED ninja helmet and garb. This guy sure knows how to bring the heat, the sound rig provided by the infamous PK Sound was enough to practically break the venue.
Hey there, I'm Alan. I grew up in Cincinnati, then following high school I joined the United States Marine Corps. While I was stationed in Hawaii I went to my first electronic show. Since then it's been a long and wild ride. As a metal-head in high school, I naturally gravitated to the heavier side of EDM like dubstep and hardstyle. However, tastes are changing and I also enjoy the mellower side of life. I moved to Denver upon leaving the USMC, and I'm currently attending Metropolitan State University studying Environmental Science, where I also discovered a calling for writing.


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GameFi cannot avoid some type of centralization because of the need of developing and designing characters, write a story and rules, and generally structure a game world. However, many play to earn games is increasingly attempting to integrate greater player interaction. This might include voting on possible character stories, new NFTs, or regulations. As a result, players that own a greater number of tokens will have a greater voting power than others, which, although not democratic, does contribute to the creation of a more decentralized game experience.
The concept of providing other narratives is also quite popular in the entertainment business. Numerous television programs, for example, have effectively included plots with various endings into their shows – most notably, the television series Black Mirror's Bandersnatch. While there may not be various possibilities for GameFi users, in the end, the active engagement in determining which tale will be told is certain to attract more players to the platforms.
To improve decentralization, GameFi apps make use of decentralized autonomous groups (DAOs). However, the use of DAOs to decentralize GameFi is still regarded to be a developing technology.
Can GameFi's Online Universes Support a Self-Sustaining Economy?
There is considerable potential for digital economies to become self-sustaining and profitable. There are many explanations for this possibility:
GameFi's value and user base continue to grow, producing more revenue. In August 2021, Axie Infinity, a popular NFT GameFi platform, became the first blockchain game to sell over $1 billion in total tokens and has over 1 million daily players.
As game worlds develop, they begin to contain legitimate revenue-generating assets. For instance, a player may use cryptocurrency tokens to purchase land in a virtual environment and construct a casino where other players can wager. Additionally, by using blockchains that allow DApps, GameFi apps have opened up an infinite number of opportunities for development.
The addition of new assets and functionality to these play to earn games has necessitated the employment of actual humans as characters inside the game. This may sound unusual, but when we consider how many people engage with others more in play to earn games than in the real world, we can understand its use and future expansion.
To this aim, positions such as metahuman physicians, smart contract attorneys, fashion designers for avatars, and travel agents for the gaming world (to mention a few) will begin to develop, all of which will be filled by actual people. Along with professions inside the game world, GameFi has produced a plethora of opportunities for designers (costume, the universe, and NFT design, for example), software developers, and management.
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Hai Duong, a Vietnamese cyber security expert at the top of his profession, leads the team behind GameFi's official yield guild. The "official" platform is marketed as a central location for all GameFi play to earn games and their associated requirements.
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Accelerator for gaming: Includes built-in tools and templates for creating on the blockchain. Additionally, it enables factory contracts for Non-Financial Transactions (NFTs) and Play2Earn methods.
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GAFI token: On September 10, 2021, the ecosystem's native token (GAFI) was created with the goal of increasing the platform's value and visibility. It will be utilized for a variety of purposes, including fees, governance, staking, and liquidity support for GameFi.
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GameFi-like concepts have existed for years, with World of Warcraft, SIMS, and FIFA all including the purchase of in-game tokens, and CryptoKitties using blockchain technology in 2017. However, the word GameFi was popularized in 2020 by Andre Cronje, creator of Yearn.finance, and the cryptocurrency market quickly adopted it. From simple in-game tokens to complete integration of DeFi, the idea progressed. With its rapid growth and popularity, GameFi is demonstrating that DeFi is capable of more than merely renaming current financial ventures as crypto, demonstrating that it can be implemented in a variety of areas.
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GameFi provides a means of profiting in the cryptocurrency realm while simultaneously providing entertainment, which is a selling feature in and of itself. Add to that gaming's addictive nature, as shown by research on dopamine release while gaming and the sheer amount of online players, and it is sure to continue expanding. Additionally, by diversifying into other fast-growing industries, such as DeFi and NFTs, it positions itself to gain from its triumphs. NFTs, in particular, are intended to be seen as visual collections. Thus, if a player can integrate a rare NFT into a game, garnering visibility, profit, and praise in the process, they are also more inclined to participate.
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Day 4 highlights: countries at the centre of health work
"It is now clearer than ever that we need to be bolder and reach further, to engage effectively with all those that have a stake in health," said WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab on the final day of the 68th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC68). Many non-State actors were accredited to attend future Regional Committee sessions, and Member States applauded the work of country offices.
Matters arising from resolutions and decisions of the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board
Dr Bekir Keskinkılıç from Turkey, Member of the Executive Board, opened the session by highlighting resolutions from the World Health Assembly that have particular relevance for the WHO European Region. These include resolutions related to: preparations for the upcoming United Nations high-level meeting on ending tuberculosis (TB); containment of poliomyelitis viruses; the Global action plan on physical activity; and improving access to assistive technology.
Delegates then discussed a series of specific matters, starting with the draft comprehensive global strategy on health, environment and climate change. The delegate from Austria, speaking on behalf of the European Union and other countries, underscored that addressing climate change presents a significant opportunity to improve health.
The delegate from Belgium noted the importance of the "One Health" approach, which links human health to environmental and animal health. She underscored that health cannot be the sole responsibility of the health sector.
Member States commenting on the draft roadmap on access to medicines and vaccines applauded the fact that WHO's work covers the entire value chain of access to medicines. However, delegates of Austria and Switzerland emphasized the need for key deliverables and milestones, as well as more information about implementation. Statements from 2 nongovernmental organizations stressed the link between universal health coverage and access to medicines.
Dr Ranieri Guerra, WHO Assistant Director-General for Strategic Initiatives, was present to hear Member States' comments on the collection of best practices and lessons learned regarding the health of migrants and refugees.
The Austrian and Swiss delegates expressed support for the United Nations' cross-agency work in the face of increased migration, and highlighted the importance of continuing to take an intersectoral approach to migrant and refugee health.
Dr Guerra praised the Region as the place where much of the work in this area was initiated. He noted that comments from Member States on the collection of best practices include many good ideas and creative solutions to addressing the serious challenges in this area.
Accreditation of regional non-State actors
A resolution accrediting 19 regional non-State actors not in official relations with WHO to attend future Regional Committee sessions was unanimously adopted. This followed RC67's adoption of a procedure of accreditation in line with the global Framework of engagement with non-State actors (FENSA), and was the first time the procedure was implemented. The 19 non-State actors thanked the Regional Committee and affirmed their commitment to continued collaboration with WHO.
International and European medical student representatives highlighted the importance of partnership and of the Regional Committee's exemplary practice of involving youth. More than 100 representatives of non-State actors participated in RC68 – the largest number ever. Non-State actors not in official relations with WHO were invited to apply for accreditation.
Countries at the centre: the strategic role of country offices
This agenda item put the spotlight on WHO/Europe's country offices and their strategic role in advancing the health agenda. "At WHO/Europe, impact has always been our objective and has, to date, been possible through close coordination between all 3 levels of the Organization by our country offices," remarked Dr Lucianne Licari, Director of Country Support and Communications, in her introduction.
Dr Licari provided an overview of WHO's work with, for and in countries. She drew attention to WHO's 13th General Programme of Work (GPW13) and its focus on countries at the centre. She also alerted Member States to the inadequate levels of resources and staffing for the country offices, and described some of the creative and cost-effective solutions envisaged to ensure adequate support to Member States.
Dr Licari described the "trustful" relationship built between Member States and staff in the country offices, and the strong partnerships that contribute to the successful and positive outcomes in health reported throughout RC68.
The session also provided an opportunity to report on an initiative unique to the Region, which aims to give a subgroup of members of the Standing Committee of the Regional Committee (SCRC) and the Executive Board a better understanding of the work and functions of a country office. The initiative facilitated the subgroup's visits to 4 country offices in the Region.
Dr Vesna Kerstin Petric, Chair of the SCRC subgroup, related her positive experience of the visits. She stressed the value of having the opportunity to witness first-hand the impact of the work of WHO and its partners, and to see how decisions taken during sessions of the Regional Committee are then translated into concrete action plans and implemented at the country level.
Many Member States commended the initiative and its value. Norway, on behalf of 8 Member States and echoed by the United Kingdom, expressed the wish to see this initiative expand to other WHO regions.
Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab closed the agenda item by highlighting the role played by geographically dispersed offices in providing support to Member States, particularly in light of the limited capacity of country offices. "I strongly believe in the strength of country presence for both WHO and Member States," she concluded.
Resolution on the Action plan to improve public health preparedness and response in the WHO European Region
The Regional Committee endorsed the resolution on the Action plan to improve public health preparedness and response in the WHO European Region. The Action plan covers the full cycle of emergency management under the International Health Regulations (2005).
Regional Framework for Surveillance and Control of Invasive Mosquito Vectors and Re-emerging Vector-borne Diseases
The increased spread of vector-borne diseases was in focus during this agenda item. It indicated that climate change, globalization and people's movement are contributors to the re-introduction and movement of vectors to larger and new areas.
Dr Ioannis Baskozos, Chair of the SCRC subgroup on vector control and Secretary General of Public Health at the Greek Ministry of Health, echoed WHO's statements on the issue, noting the urgent need to accelerate the implementation of the Framework. "Now it is the time for the Framework to be activated and to proceed," he said.
Clear interventions were identified to implement the Framework successfully, including political and financial commitment; surveillance, monitoring and evaluation; training of health-care workers; a multisectoral approach; community engagement; cross-border collaboration; and vector control supported by legislation. Dr Baskozos ended by saying, "We still do not know many things, but need to act urgently. We cannot continue with business as usual."
Member States expressed their full support for the implementation of the Framework with a focus on research, multisectorality, the training of health professionals and vector control. WHO welcomed the request to expand the scope of the diseases covered to include tick-borne diseases and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, but acknowledged that more resources are needed for adequate country support.
Progress reports on action plans
Delegates and non-State actors welcomed the action plans on TB and on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and applauded WHO's efforts in fighting TB and in developing national health plans for AMR. They also noted that addressing AMR requires global multisectoral action.
Member States and non-State actors expressed support for the draft physical activity strategy for the Region through their interventions. Several mentioned the need to focus more on older people and to work intersectorally towards a global plan of action.
Although much has been achieved in the field of tobacco control, delegates raised concern about the tactics of the tobacco industry and the new products they are marketing. Member States voiced their strong commitment to scaling up implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
Delegates commended the progress made on implementing the Action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and congratulated WHO for actively supporting Member States in developing action plans specific to tobacco control, alcohol consumption and nutrition. They reiterated the need to focus on the ageing population.
The progress reports on child and adolescent health and on child maltreatment were well received. Access to palliative care for children and adolescents was raised as an additional area to include in the response to NCDs, and Sweden urged Member States to accelerate implementation of the Action plan.
Following the successful 6th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, held in June 2017 in Czechia, Member States are developing national portfolios of action to implement the Ostrava Declaration. A component has been developed in the European Health Information Gateway as an electronic platform for sharing data.
The International Organization for Migration commended the well established partnership with WHO in promoting the health of migrants and refugees, and expressed appreciation for WHO's leadership in intersectoral action.
Delegates also contributed detailed comments throughout RC68 regarding the Action plan to strengthen the use of evidence, information and research for policy-making, demonstrating the key role of data monitoring in developing health policies.
Regarding compliance and accountability, Germany expressed a wish to know how WHO/Europe deals with harassment.
Dates and places of future Regional Committee sessions
RC69 will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 16–19 September 2019.
RC70 will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, on 14–17 September 2020.
Closure of RC68
On behalf of all Member States, the delegate of Hungary thanked the Italian Government and the Ministry of Health for hosting RC68, as well as the Regional Director for guiding the session "with patience and wisdom".
The Regional Director also voiced her deep thanks to all delegates for the discussions and agreements that were reached at RC68, in a spirit of partnership and consensus. In her final comments, she emphasized that through bold action and broad engagement, "we will continue to make progress, reduce inequalities and deliver on our Health 2020, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and GPW13 commitments".
Technical briefing: the WHO European Health Equity Status Report initiative
Over 50% of poor health within countries in the Region can be explained by 6 factors: inequity in access to health care; lack of access to adequate food; higher levels of social isolation in more disadvantaged groups; income insecurity; poor housing; and unemployment.
The forthcoming European Health Equity Status Report, to be launched in January 2019, aims not only to examine the causes and sources of inequity, but also to provide decision-makers with tools to help them take action on addressing them.
Presenting at the final technical briefing of RC68, Ms Christine Brown, Head of the WHO European Office for Investment for Health and Development, explained that the Report will be produced every 4 years. It aims to:
improve accountability and the prioritization of health equity;
support countries in taking action for health equity; and
increase the attention paid to health equity as a goal and a measure of sustainability, inclusion, security and progress in Europe.
Ms Brown said the Report will act as a powerful tool to help ensure that discussions about national sustainable development plans include health equity. The Report will be accompanied by an interactive atlas, interactive policy guidance and a suite of tools to support action.
A panel discussion about health equity in Europe focused on experiences from Malta, Sweden and Wales (United Kingdom), and represented viewpoints from both government and politics. Panellists discussed the importance of working to secure high-level support for health equity while also creating a grassroots movement built on the refusal to allow vast inequalities to exist within countries. They also provided examples of intersectoral collaboration, and focused on the importance of incorporating health experts into non-health discussions – and vice versa.
First session of the Twenty-sixth SCRC
At the first session of the Twenty-sixth SCRC, members shared their reflections on RC68. They noted with appreciation the high-level political participation and the emphasis placed on the session being a healthy meeting. They also began considering the agenda for RC69. Dr Baskozos of Greece was elected Chair of the Twenty-sixth SCRC.
Breakfast briefing on the United Nations high-level meeting on universal health coverage in 2019
This meeting briefed Member States on the process leading up to the high-level meeting on universal health coverage in 2019 and sought their input, particularly on how the main outcomes of the regional health system events in 2018 (the conferences in Sitges, Spain; Tallinn, Estonia; and Astana, Kazakhstan) can feed into the 2019 meeting.
"We are keen to keep pushing health higher and higher on the agenda of governments, and these high-level meetings give us this opportunity. We are extremely committed to ensuring coherence of policy messages across these meetings," said Dr Hans Kluge, Director of the Division of Health Systems and Public Health.
Looking ahead to forthcoming events, the 3rd United Nations high-level meeting on NCDs will take place in New York, United States of America, on 27 September 2018. "It is time to act now on NCDs," said Dr Bente Mikkelsen, Director of the Division of Noncommunicable Diseases and Promoting Health through the Life-course. The Global Conference on Primary Health Care will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 25–26 October 2018, 40 years after the groundbreaking Declaration of Alma-Ata was adopted.
Hungary will co-chair the United Nations high-level meeting on universal health coverage next year. "We will ensure that all the great technical work carried out this year, including the Sitges, Tallinn and Astana outcome statements, will feed into next year's declaration," said Ms Krisztina Biró, a delegate from Hungary.
Photo highlights: Day 4 - Thursday 20 September 2018
Video: Countries at the centre
Voices of the Region
Accreditation procedure for non-State actors
Day 1 highlights: RC68 opens
Day 2 highlights: strengthening health systems to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Day 3 highlights: Strategy on the health and well-being of men in the WHO European Region adopted


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If you've ever watched The Real, Tamera brings up God/Jesus constantly-it's too much. This thread prompted me to investigate obese blogger Jason Lee. Though I guess I could understand Tahj being completely isolated from more run-of-the-mill gay guys and having to confide in Lee, who blends well into masculine urban culture, and surrounds himself with good looking younger guys.
He couldn't even confirm that he was looking for a girl.Last weekend, Tia took to her Youtube channel, Tia Mowry's Quick Fix, to share a macaroni and cheese recipe. Joining the Instant Mom star was younger brothers Tahj, 31, and Tavior, 24, In a video, Tahj revealed how he learned the news of his sister's pregnancy through her son, Cree. We should all make a commitment here and now to spill that delicious tea, review the facts, and come to a stunning conclusion about Tahj's sexual preference, all in this one thread. He is cute and it wouldn't surprise me if he's gay.The Mowrys are religious freaks but at least publicly they don't seem homophobic.He probably only trusts guys who he knows wont say anything, those are very few when you are 30.
I dont see the point though, he is quite flamboyant, for lack of a better word, and he has never even dated a girl publicly. I doubt Tahj is out to his family and likely won't be for some time.
A badly injured leg forces hunky fireman Jeff, who lost his father in a fire as a young boy, to rent a ground floor room during his recovery. He doesn't know there are two sisters or that he committed to two different dates on the same day.
and that transforms the film in a well-known story about identical twins and the happy end.
In the photo, Tia looked down at her baby bump as husband Cory Hardrict, 38, and son Cree, six, sweetly kissed her belly.
The actress let the picture speak for itself and simply captioned the photo with four heart emojis.
On Monday, the 39-year-old beauty was spotted heading to a workout session in the LA neighborhood of Studio City, CA.


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2013 Playboy Jazz Festival Line-Up Announced; George Lopez To Host:
The 2013 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on June 15-16 will feature headliners George Duke with special guest Jeffrey Osborne, Naturally 7 with special guest Herbie Hancock, Sheila E. and Bob James/David Sanborn featuring Steve Gadd and James Genus.
Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, the two-day concert will feature a diverse mix of illustrious jazz greats, next generation leaders and Festival favorites, who will spotlight the entire genre of jazz with an assortment of world premieres, rare collaborations, and highly anticipated artist debuts.
New to this year's Festival is the multi-talented entertainer George Lopez, who will make his own debut as the new master of ceremonies, taking over for this year from the legendary Bill Cosby, who relinquished the role last summer after more than 30 years.
Returning to the Playboy stage, two-time Grammy-winning pianist and keyboardist George Duke will appear as a special guest with renowned R&B/pop singer Jeffrey Osborne, who is making his Festival debut.
The pair reunited on Osborne's latest release, A Time for Love, a collection of songs expressing Osborne's longtime appreciation for jazz standards.
The illustrious Duke (who has served as musical director and producer for numerous prominent artists including Dianne Reeves, Anita Baker, Gladys Knight and more) also produced Osborne's breakthrough solo album Stay With Me Tonight and his hit singles "We're Going All the Way" and "You Should Be Mine" among others.
Back by popular demand, Naturally 7, who made their triumphant Festival debut in 2010, is returning to the show for a world premiere performance with the iconic Herbie Hancock as a special guest. One of the most distinctively unique groups in music today, Naturally 7 has pioneered a dynamic a cappella style they call "vocal play," where each member of the group uses only their voice to recreate awe-inspiring sounds of different musical instruments.
The group's now famous Paris subway performance of "Feel It (In The Air Tonight)" has garnered over five million hits on YouTube.
Hancock, known for transcending the limitations and genres of music, will complement the group's inventive style with his own modern compositions that have earned him one Oscar and 14 Grammy Awards. Hancock has been an integral part of every jazz movement since the 1960's. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, he was one of the pioneers of the avant garde sound. His innovative recordings during the 70's, combining electric jazz with funk rock sounds, continue to influence today's music.
Turning up the heat, the Emmy and Grammy-nominated singer/percussionist Sheila E. is returning for the second time as the leader of her own group in a rare back-to-back appearance.
Her electrifying performance last year rocked the house, winning her a standing ovation that stopped the show. Sheila has previously performed at the Festival with her legendary father, percussionist Pete Escovedo and their renowned family band, with whom she still tours. A star in her own right, she has served as the musical director for such superstars as Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Prince. Known for her mega-hit "The Glamorous Life," she performed with Prince on Purple Rain and also toured with Ringo Starr and his All-Star band among many others. Last year, she performed at the Oscars alongside Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer.
Reuniting since their Grammy Award-winning dual recording Double Vision in the mid-80's, keyboardist Bob James and saxophonist David Sanborn will share the Playboy stage together for the first time as part of their summer tour. The pair will be joined by legendary drummer Steve Gadd and acclaimed bassist James Genus. Renowned beyond the jazz world, the Grammy-winning James is known for both his distinguished solo career and as a founding member of the popular contemporary jazz supergroup FourPlay.
Single day tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, over the phone by calling 213.365.3500 or 714.740.7878, at any Ticketmaster outlet, or by downloading a ticket order form available at www.playboyjazzfestival.com.
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Pregnant women & those looking to conceive urged to get vaccinated
Date: 21 January 2022Author: ruthmaguire
In her first contribution on her return to parliament Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South relayed to the Scottish Government the devastation felt, by couples when fertility treatment was deferred for patients who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and welcomed NHS Ayrshire and Arran providing special vaccination clinics for pregnant women .
Speaking in response to the First Minister's statement on Covid-19, Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South said:
"On Saturday, NHS Ayrshire and Arran held a drop-in vaccination clinic for pregnant women and women who had recently delivered their baby at Ayrshire maternity unit. That was a very welcome initiative.
It is crucial that women who are looking to conceive, including those who access specialist in vitro fertilisation treatment, are also provided with timely information and advice on vaccination and how that might impact their hopes of conceiving. An example of where that did not happen was raised with me recently. Those involved were left devastated.
What action is the Scottish Government taking to ensure that women who are looking to conceive and those who provide their healthcare are kept properly informed about the importance of vaccinations?"
The First Minister responded:
"Ruth Maguire has raised an important issue. It is important to stress that Covid continues to pose a serious risk to unvaccinated pregnant women and their babies. Data from Public Health Scotland shows that 98 per cent of pregnant women with Covid who required intensive care in Scotland were unvaccinated. The decision was therefore taken by ministers to temporarily defer fertility treatment for women who are not fully vaccinated.
I fully understand that undergoing fertility treatment is an emotional experience for those involved. Treatment centres provide counselling to women who want to discuss vaccination in more detail, and they are in touch with patients to provide further information on treatment and vaccination. Public Health Scotland has also produced information leaflets and online information to encourage vaccine uptake among pregnant women, and additional guidance on fertility and vaccination can be found on our Parent Club and NHS Inform websites."
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Understanding the US Banking System
The United States banking system can seem complicated and confusing. Even many Americans don't completely understand it much of the time. For international students coming into the United States, it can seem downright baffling. This article will attempt to provide you with the basic details about what you need to know to understand the United States banking system.
How Banks Work
The primary function of banks is to lend account holders' money to other people, who will use that money to buy home, businesses, or send their children to college. When you deposit your money at a bank, that money goes into a large pool of money, and the amount of money that you deposited is credited to your account. Money is subtracted from your account when you write checks or make withdrawals. Money is also added to your account as you accrue interest.
Banks create money in the economy by making loans. The Federal Reserve sets a reserve requirement for banks that determines the amount of money that banks are allowed to lend. This is best explained through an example. If a bank receives a deposit of $100, and the reserve requirement set by the Federal Reserve is 10%, the bank is allowed to lend out $90 of that deposit. That $90 goes back out into the economy, and eventually ends up deposited in another bank, which is then able to lend out $81 of the $90, and so on and so forth. This is how banks create money.
Types of Banks
There are several different types of banking institutions, and although initially they were all very distinct, nowadays they're more or less the same
Commercial banks were initially established to provide services for businesses.
Savings banks were meant to provide a place for lower-income workers to save their money.
Savings and Loans
Savings and loan associations and cooperative banks were established to make it possible for lower-income workers to buy homes.
Credit unions were started by people who shared a common bond (such as working in the same place or living in the same community) to provide emergency loans for people who couldn't afford to get loans from traditional lenders.
These days, there isn't much differentiating the types of banks from each other. When choosing a bank for yourself, however, you'll still want to research the services they offer.
Interest is a charge for the use of borrowed money. Banks make money by charging interest on the loans they make. They can do this because the interest they charge on loans is higher than the interest that they deposit into their customers' accounts. A bank's specific interest rate depends on several variables, including the number of people who want to borrow and the amount of money the bank has to lend. This amount is also dependent upon the reserve requirement set by the Federal Reserve. It may also be affected by the funds rate, the interest rate that banks charge each other for short-term loans to meet their reserve requirements. Loaning money is risky for the bank, so banks charge higher interest rates for riskier loans.
There are several different types of bank accounts. The two most common are checking accounts and savings accounts.
Checking accounts are probably what you, as an international student, will need. They allow you to deposit and withdraw money frequently. When you open a checking account, you usually get a checkbook and a bank card, which you can use to make purchases and pay bills. Often these accounts have minimum monthly balances and service fees, and these vary according to the type of account you have.
Savings accounts are for long-term deposits for earning interest. Interest rates, minimum balances, and service fees for savings accounts vary from bank to bank, and also depend on the amount of money deposited. You will probably not need a savings account as an international
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Q: Powershell wildcards usage for writing powershell scripts What does the following expression in a .ps1(powershell script) file mean?
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From what I understand, "\" is used to escape and makes the proceeding character be taken literally. But I am confused by the usage of "." here. Can someone help me with this?

A: This looks like this is part of a regular expression that matches file paths. Breaking this regular expression down:
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Roy Joseph Maurice Gagnon (January 6, 1913 – June 29, 2000) was an American football guard who played one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Oregon and attended DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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1913 births
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In "Dragonball Z: Dragonball Vs. Streetfighter", you meet the coolest characters from DBZ and the Streefighters all together in one game. Twenty-four (eight hidden) of them are here for you to fight with or fight against or even fight with one of them on your side, whichever way you like. Just some of these characters fighters are Bison, Blanka, Cammy, Evil Ken, Dhalsim, Evil Ryu, Feilong, Guile, Sagat, Broli, Cell, Freeza, Gogeta SSJ4, Goku SSJ2, Goku SSJ4, Krilin, Gohan, Piccolo, Mr. Boo and many others.


Super Fun Game at the Angels baseball again!
Again, we had a blast at the Angels Baseball game the other night!
This time the game was very evenly matched which makes it an exciting game. We played the Seattle Mariners!
The best of all was when we got the LAST run in at the last moment with crowd cheering excitement.
Here are some photos of our fun night. A small collage of video clips has been posted to one of my Video pages on this Website.


Andhra Pradesh Government has tabled the Kapu Reservations Bill in the State Assembly a little while ago. BC Welfare Minister, Achham Naidu introduced the Bill which will give 5% Quota for the community in Jobs and Educational Opportunities. The Bill will be taken up for discussion in the house tomorrow.
The Parliament recently passed a Bill giving 10% Reservation to the Economically Backward Sections in the Upper Castes and it is already an act. The Act allows the State Governments to make the modalities of the implementation. So, the State Government wants to give 5% out of the total 10% to the Kapu Community.
On the other side, few people argue that the State Government can not introduce Caste in a Quota which is supposed to be for the poor in all the Upper Castes. They say the Bill even if passed in the State Assembly will not stand the scrutiny of the courts. The Government is unlikely to have any problems in passing the Bill.
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Finishpedia: metallic | Light Your Nails!
Without further ado let's get to today's finish: metallic. I would define metallic polishes as the middle way between frosts and chromes, where you start from those obvious brushstrokes in the frost finish till you get to the perfect uniform mirror-like shine of chromes.
Metallic polishes have a very fine shimmer and show visible brushstrokes, too, but not as thick as in frosts. These are thin strokes that remind you of molten metal in some way. Metallic finish is often found in duochromatic nail polish, too.
Senza tante ciance passiamo subito al finish di oggi: metallico. Per spiegare il finish metallico in modo davvero semplice lo definirei la via di mezzo tra il frost e il cromato, dove il frost ha gli orribili segni delle pennellate come segno di riconoscimento, mentre col cromato si raggiunge la perfezione e l'uniformità del colore.
Anche gli smalti metallici hanno uno shimmer molto fine e pennellate ben visibili, ma non così spesse come i frost. Si tratta di segni molto sottili, che ricordano il metallo fuso. Il finish metallico si trova spesso anche in smalti con effetto duocromatico.
I don't mind a pretty metallic polish honestly, but I must admit I don't own that many either. What about you? How do you feel about metallics?
Devo dire che a me un buon smalto metallico non dispiace affatto, ma allo stesso tempo non ne ho così tanti. Voi che mi dite dei metallici? Vi piacciono?
I like them, but for stamping.
I don't think I've ever tried stamping with them actually! I always use chromes instead!
p.s. Il Color Club anonimo non potrebbe essere il Cold Metal?
No, il Cold Metal è decisamente foil! Però quel Color Club è davvero bello!
In realtà è proprio etichettato Cold Metal, e come tale lo avevo ordinato! Peccato che appunto non sia foil quindi non può essere lui!
Secondo me si son proprio sbagliati a etichettare.
I love your Color Club one, that colour is so pretty! I don't own many metallics either, mostly because I'm not very attracted to the finish, but there are some metallics out there that I really think are gorgeous!
Thank you Robin! I agree with you, I have some that I really like, but mostly I tend to stay away from them!
I love the color of that Color Club! I'm not a huge fan of metallics but sometimes they make good bases for nail art.
I was actually so disappointed by that Color Club because it's labeled Cold Metal, and that was the one I wanted, the foil one! When I used it I found out the mislabeling and I was so angry!
Grazie! Io lo adoro quell'Essence!
Potrei uccidere quelli di Bellaoggi per aver rovinato un colore così bello con quei segni delle pennellate. :D Il Sephorino invece mi piace un sacco, senza se e senza ma.
Pensa che tipo il bella oggi ho uno smalto per ogni finish! Potrei farci tutta la serie così si capirebbero bene le differenze!
Il Color Club ha vinto. Stupendo. Scatta la caccia al nome, adesso!
E per me è stata una fregatura invece -.- Cmq avevo provato a chiedere anche su FB in vari gruppi di smaltare ma non ci ho cavato nulla.
Io non credo di aver mai stampato coi metallici... solo coi cromati!
Quel Color Club ha stregato tutte tranne me, forse perchè la delusione che non fosse quello che avevo ordinato è stata bruciante!
Gorgeous swatches. I especially like Moody Woman.
Thank you! It's a pretty one, my first Sephora polish actually!
I'm really sort of meh about metallic polishes worn as a full mani, but I LOVE to stamp with them. I pretty much only buy them for stamping. I must say though, you are tempting me with Sephora Moody Woman, that one looks fab!
That was my first Sephora and I really like it! I've never tried using it for stamping actually, I should give it a try!
Sometimes I like metallics and sometimes they frustrate me. It really depends on the formula and my mood.
Hmm I have a reasonable number of metallics, I think, but it really depends on the colour and the mani for me to like/dislike it. My fave of the ones you showed here is Date With The Night... I think I have it somewhere, I now want to find it, it is so pretty on you!
Thank you! I think Date with the Night is the one leaning most to shimmer so it's probably acceptable for everyone!
Moody Woman is gorgeous! Perfect Peacock shade!
Sono bellissimi tutti e quattro, ma il Color Club è una bomba!
A me non piace ma è decisamente un esempio calzante per questo finish!


Lady Gaga surprised fans at the concert at the House of Blues Friday night.
Apparently one high-energy show a night isn't enough for Lady Gaga.
The singer/songwriter/performer extraordinaire appeared in the first of two sold-out shows at Fenway Park Friday night. It was, according to the Globe's review, quite the evening as she performed her greatest hits and more, and chatted amiably with the crowd of adoring fans.
Then, Gaga apparently headed across the street to the House of Blues and sang the jazz tune "Coquette" with trumpeter Brian Newman, with whom she collaborated on "Cheek to Cheek," according to Vanyaland.
"Cheek to Cheek" was the album Gaga created with Tony Bennett.
After show at House of Blues watching Brain Newman. So talented and a very nice group of guys. They will be back there again tonight.


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EA Announces 'The Sims 4: Seasons' Expansion
Amber May 27, 2018 Leave a Comment
In a surprise announcement, EA has told fans that it'll be continuing a Sims tradition – The Sims 4: Seasons expansion will be coming to PC next month.
Just like in previous iterations of the Seasons expansion, the game will incorporate Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, along with weather conditions that will make gameplay more interesting and holidays that your Sims can celebrate.
The expansion also boasts some new changes to distinguish the Sims 4 version from its predecessors. Players will now be able to create their own holidays, which allows for more event-focused and family-style playing. With options like beating up "Father Winter" in exchange for holiday gifts and convincing the Easter Bunny to hook you up with some new cool furniture, the new Seasons expansion breathes life into the daily goings-on of your Sims.
The expansion also boosts the gardening skill, changing how it works with the shifting seasons, and allows Sims to pursue gardening as a career.
EA released a trailer to show off some of the expansions new functionality:
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The Sims 4: Seasons comes to PC on June 22. Are you going to pick up the new expansion? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to share some screenshots of your Sim household!
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Lie back on a flat bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90 degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the barbell from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked.
Slowly lower the barbell until it touches your middle chest. Hold for a second.
Using your chest muscles, push the barbell back to the starting position. Lock your arms and squeeze your chest in the contracted position at the top of the motion. Hold for a second and then start coming down slowly again. Repeat the exercise according to the training plan.
Lie back on an incline bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90 degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the barbell from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked.
Slowly lower the barbell until you feel the barbell on your upper chest. Hold for a second.
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Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90 degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor.
Come down slowly until you feel the bar on your lower chest. Hold for a second.
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While holding a dumbbell lie on your back on a flat bench with your feet lying on the sides of the bench shoulder width apart. Press the dumbbell up so that it is at arm's length above you. Both palms should be pressing against the underside one of the sides of the dumbbell. Your arms should be overhead and perpendicular to the floor.
While keeping your arms straight, lower the dumbbell slowly in an arc behind your head until you feel a stretch on the chest.
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Today we have on the blog, model/actor Frankito Arias! Frankito is relatively new to the industry, and was introduced to acting and modeling back in 2011 by his current manager, Tahyira Savanna. "The truth is, it was just something fun to do and she thought I had real skill." The duo were both new to their jobs—Frankito to acting and modeling and Tahyira to managing—but they gave it a shot anyway. "The response was so good, we started to take it more seriously and now that I have had a taste of what it is I found my true path," the actor admitted.
Born in Yonkers, NY, but raised in Brooklyn, Frankito admitted that the "grind go-hard mentality" of the city helps motivate him to be great. "They say if you can make it here you can make it anywhere so I give it my all," the model said. "I come from immigrants—my entire family is from the Dominican Republic. It is a poor place with little opportunity. I want to make a difference over there as well," he added.
Inspired by Jim Carrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Denzel Washington, whom Frankito believes have all been able to bring various characters to life on the screen, the actor has already started developing his portfolio and building up his experience. He's played characters in several short films, as well as posed for a variety of photo shoots. Two of his favorite projects that he's done so far is his work on Discovery ID's Deadly Affairs, as well as an action shoot he did on the Coney Island Boardwalk during his first year as a model.
Currently, Frankito's main focus is finding an agent both in New York and Los Angeles, continuing to audition on both the East and West Coasts. His drive is what he feels like separates him from other actors and models. "I will make it, and I will not stop until I do," he said adamantly, stressing the importance of also having a team behind him to make it. He and his manager are on constant grind mode to make his dreams for his career come true, and Frankito definitely has major dreams to keep him motivated. "I would love to own my own production company one day," the actor said, currently writing scripts in his spare time and developing story ideas for both film and TV. "I want to star in great projects, meet and learn from awesome people, and continue to inspire others to chase their dreams—no matter what kind of dream it is." Go get it! Frankito is certainly ambitious and hardworking, and has the talent to reach his goals!
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The weekend of July 20 and 21 marked the first edition of REVENANT, A Paranormal Evening at the L'Orignal Old Jail, an event created by the Phantoms of Yore in which the group shares their paranormal findings.
Over the past months, the Phantoms have been conducting paranormal experiments aimed at capturing eerie activity within the walls of one of the country's oldest prisons, a building rumoured to be haunted by some of its old tenants.
Many showed up for the event, which featured a guided tour of the prison, a 101 on the equipment used during investigations and a video showcasing macabre stories related to the prison as well as findings by the group.
Later in the night, the willing had a chance to participate in experiments in the prison – experiments destined to stir up paranormal activity (ample footage of these experiments can be found on the Phantoms of Yore's Facebook page, @PhantomsOfYore).
The evening started with a brief by the Phantoms. Left to right : Phantoms Jael Henri, Eric Oickle and Elliot Luijkenaar and their partner, Eric Boudreault from Bytown Paranormal, Québec Section. (Photo: Cedrik Bertrand)
Those present were greeted by none other than the Clarence-Rockland Ghostbusters, a fan-franchise made up of Tim (left) and Jake (right). (Photo: Cedrik Bertrand)
Eric Boudreault from Bytown Paranormal gave the 101 on the equipment used in their investigations, including electromagnetic multimeters, sound recorders, infra-red and ultra-violet lights. (Photo: Cedrik Bertrand)
The Phantoms of Yore will return for a second weekend on August 17 and 18. Tickets are on sale through the L'Orignal Old Jail.
For more information on the Phantoms and their activities at the Jail, refer to Review articles "Phantoms of Yore haunt the L'Orignal Old Jail (June 4, 2018)" and "A night with the Phantoms of Yore . . in Ontario's oldest prison (July 3, 2018)".
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Thursday December 27, 2007 Islam, Religious Insanity
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Umm Doha cuts hair and waxes eyebrows in secret from her living room because making women look pretty can get a person killed in her Sunni-dominated Baghdad neighborhood.
Hardline Muslim extremists who believe it is sinful for women to appear beautiful in public have forced many beauticians to move their trade underground.
Sunni and Shiite militants began blowing up salons roughly two years ago. They killed several stylists and bullied others into putting down their scissors and makeup brushes for good, all in an effort to stamp out what they view as the corrupting spread of Western culture.
Besides beauty salons, militants have also targeted liquor stores, barber shops and Christian churches.
In the past year, most beauty salons in the Shiite-dominated southern city of Basra went underground, as they did in the Sunni-controlled neighborhood of Dora in west Baghdad.
To those outside of Iraq, the prospect of being killed just for frequenting a hair salon might seem a convincing reason not to go. But despite being targeted by militants, stylists say women here still want to look good — and stylish. Refusing to get a haircut or having their makeup done would be giving in to the violence and despair surrounding them.
"See this salon?" said the stylist Kifah, as she deftly lopped off a woman's dark hair into smart layers in her east Baghdad establishment. "It's never been empty, not through the Iraq-Iran war, the Gulf war or this war. Women are women, they always want to look good."
Despite her bravado, Kifah, like all the hairdressers interviewed, asked that her full name not be used because she feared retaliation by extremists.
The latest attack on a salon was Dec. 13, in the city of Mosul northwest of the capital. Gunmen stormed the home of a woman who was running a beauty parlor out of one room. They killed her.
Last year, extremists blew up 42-year-old Umm Doha's beauty parlor in west Baghdad after she did not heed their warnings to close shop.
"They didn't want a ladies salon there," she said. Two other salons were also blown up.
Umm Doha said hardline Muslims were offended by the sight of freshly made-up women leaving her salon, including brides heading to their weddings — even though they were conservatively veiled while outside.
Days after her small shop was destroyed, she converted a room in her home into an underground salon. She said she had no choice: Her husband's low-paying clerk's job does not pay enough to keep food on the table for their three children.
It isn't known how many secret salons exist in Iraq, but many women bullied out of their shops work on customers at home. Such an arrangement cuts into profits because the beauticians will deal only with women they already know.
Umm Doha said she has recently been earning only about $200 a month. The brides are the real salon money-spinners: They must be fully waxed, eyebrows shaped, have a fancy hairstyle and a makeover — all for about $65. Umm Doha now sees just two or three brides a month instead of every week.
While danger is rife for beauticians, those plying their trade in areas that have been secured by Iraqi and U.S. troops, or controlled by Sunni tribal groups opposed to al-Qaida in Iraq, seem to have more latitude to work.
A few roads down from Umm Nour's place, the hairdresser Shams runs a salon in an area protected by a checkpoint separating her part of the neighborhood from the extremists who have forced her colleague into hiding. "I've been here for four years and I've never been threatened," Shams said.
Across town in a Shiite neighborhood in east Baghdad, Kifah's salon sits wedged between a mechanic's shop and a shuttered store.
Inside, a cluster of women wait, wet hair wrapped in towels. One woman leans back on a chair as a beautician applies a white paste to her face. Another sits with a plastic cap on her hair, strands pulled out to be lightened. A table next to the window holds the ubiquitous pot of sweet Iraqi tea.
Many of the customers in Kifah's shop said they were war-weary refugees from Sunni western Baghdad, from Shiite families, or Shiites married into Sunni families who fled into more secure eastern Baghdad.
One of those women lay back in Kifah's chair. She asked not to be named, fearing identification by the extremists her family had fled.
But the woman said the strife made her want to look her best. She said she could not stop the war, but she could boost her morale by looking good.
Iraq's violence, she said, was like a person suffering from a high fever. "The fever will break and Iraq will return to normal. But until then, we want to be stylish and look good," she said.
"Here, we give women hope," Kifah said. "They feel like women, even during the worst tragedy."
Kifah's own niece and nephew have disappeared. Another niece was kidnapped and later found dead, even after Kifah's family paid a ransom, she said.
Still, her salon must stay open.
"If we give some hope here, it helps us carry on," she said, dusting off the salon chair to prepare for her next customer.
Diaa Hadid, AP, via Yahoo! News, Dec. 26, 2007, http://news.yahoo.com
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Bosham Primary School - National TV Exclusive!
On Friday, Year 6 attended an exclusive film preview at Channel 4, in London, AND were interviewed for CBBC's Newsround.
On Friday, Year 6 had the incredible opportunity to go to the Channel 4 Studios in London to watch a preview of the long-awaited sequel to Raymond Brigg's The Snowman, called The Snowman and the Snowdog!
The class were shown into a special area in the Channel 4 buildings to have lunch before they were ushered into the channel's very own cinema. Year 6 are the very first school children in the country to see the animation, which is due to be aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve to mark the 30th anniversary of the original Snowman.
Not only did the children have the chance to watch this beautiful sequel (which was made up of over 200, 000 drawings and used in excess of 5, 000 pencils!), but they also had an exclusive Q&A with Robin, one of the main illustrators, who created the scene in which the snowman takes off (…but we can't give too much away!). Robin even showed a number of his original illustrations.
In addition to watching the animation, Barney and Phoebe became expert Press Packers for CBBC, reporting on the film. Their news report will be shown on News Round on BBC 1 on Tuesday 18th December, so make sure you are watching!


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When Carl Quagliata, owner of the newly renovated Giovanni's Ristorante, opened his restaurant twenty-five years ago, the place was busy. "But for the last ten years, there wasn't much growth. We weren't drawing in younger people," Quagliata says.
Located in an office building in Beachwood, the restaurant's original interior was boxy – the entrance contained a small foyer, interrupted by a coatroom. Elements like a massive chandelier in the middle of the dining area accentuated the space's low ceilings.
Designer Paula Jo Boykin, ASID, IIDA, of Cleveland's Spectrum Design Services, and her design team, Kelli Gamertsfelder, ASID, and design-architect Curt Smock, envisioned a restaurant steeped in Italian tradition but in tempo with current trends, like ultra-comfortable seating, ambient lighting and options for formal and casual dining.
"It's Tuscan 2001," Boykin says.
This sophisticated look begins when patrons open the newly installed burnished-brown door that, with its ornate dings, calls to mind a venerable home on a narrow cobblestone street in Florence. Standing in the entrance, diners find themselves bathed in elegant tones of gold, basil and sage.
Poured concrete columns frame the two primary areas: the bar (which also has seating for dinner) on the left and the dining room on the right. Behind the maitre d's desk, a massive brass cappuccino maker is surrounded by a wall of built-in niches holding wine from the restaurant's collection. Luscious textures abound – from the velvet draperies at the entrance to the leatherette seats in the main dining area. Alabaster half-dome light fixtures on the ceiling and frosted wall sconces add to the warm golden glow. Rows of built-in wine racks line the walls above the long banquette in the main dining room, creating visual appeal and functionality.
"We added wood beams on the ceiling to give the room a different expanse," Bov_ kin says. "It's like you're sitting in a great wine cellar." The walls are covered in a seamless vinyl that oozes weathered hues of gold and ocher. "It offers tons of texture. Plus the vinyl is very practical in a restaurant setting." Boykin adds.
Options for private dining were an important consideration in the renovation. A cozy nook between the bar and main dining room can be cordoned off with lush velvet draperies. An existing space at the far end of the restaurant has glass doors to separate it from the rest of the space while still offering an open atmosphere.
The room's richly paneled walls are decorated with Picasso prints, mostly from his Cubist period. "He's an Italian hero, so he fits in well in an Italian restaurant," Boykin says.
In the more casual bar area, reproductions of European posters set a whimsical mood above commodious U-shaped booths. Animal-print stools outline the bar, which boasts a sleek and seductive black granite top and carved corbels with a grape motif.
Even a bar in an upscale restaurant must have a television. (How else would Indians, Browns or Cavs fans know how their team was faring?) But Boykin blended it in with the decor, framing it in one of the same gilded frames used for the Picasso prints in the private dining room.


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