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Last year, when the Supreme Court made it legal for same-sex couples to marry nationwide, one might have expected the ruling to end thorny questions about the legal status of their 200,000-plus children. But as recent developments in a Tennessee court case have made clear, the religious right and its Republican enablers are now doing their best to deprive such children of legal parental attachments, giving the lie to decades of pious claims that their paramount interest lay with protecting children.
You'll find the latest example in a September 9 motion to intervene filed in a contentious divorce battle between two women by the Family Action Council of Tennessee (FACT). FACT, which acted on behalf of 53 state legislators, all Republican, said in a statement that the case was about whether Obergefell authorizes judges to determine custody policies in divorce proceedings for individual states.
Which is one way to frame it. Another is that Tennessee law, like that of many states, is tilted against the children of same-sex couples because it only acknowledges the biological mother's parental rights—and Republicans are evidently invested in keeping it that way.
More than 100,000 American same-sex couples are currently raising children. But since children in same-sex-headed households usually have a biological relationship to only one parent, the legal status of the birth mother's spouse varies from state to state, even if they have fully co-parented the child from day one. (The legal situation of two-father families is a separate can of worms.) And in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell decision on same-sex marriage, that status is being tested in a variety of court cases that have emerged in the past year as the next frontier in LGBTQ family law.
One such case is the divorce of Sabrina and Erica Witt. Sabrina, the biological mother of the couple's baby girl, is seeking sole custody, even though the women were legally married at the time the baby was born via assisted reproduction. In June, a Tennessee judge ruled in her favor, saying that Erica "has no biological relationship with this child, has no contractual relationship with this child."
"I believe as a trial court I am not to plow new ground, but to apply precedent and the law," Judge Gregory McMillan added.
The Tennessee law governing parenting in the case of donor insemination dates back to 1977, and is accordingly stacked in favor of heterosexuals. It says that "a child born to a married woman as a result of artificial insemination, with consent of the married woman's husband, is deemed to be the legitimate child of the husband and wife." If Erica Witt were a man, she would be considered the child's other legal parent. As with similar laws in numerous other states, Tennessee's parenting law was designed to ensure that children born through donor insemination, which was then growing in popularity, would have legal ties to the person intending to operate as the father. At the time, few outside the lesbian community even considered the prospect of a woman giving birth by donor insemination while sharing her life not with a husband but a wife.
Yet we now live in a world where same-sex parents are commonplace, and where the Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriages are constitutionally protected. What, then, is the fate of laws that may conflict with the Obergefell decision?
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So I know I'm not the only one out there that lost a lot of respect for Rihanna upon hearing about her collaboration with her ex, Chris Brown.
In February the 24-year-old singer shocked us all by remixing one of her songs "Birthday Cake" with Brown – who violently abused her back in 2009 (I don't know about you but I can still recall the horrible photos of her bruised and battered).
Rihanna took to Ryan Seacrest's radio show on Thursday to address concerns.
The pair, according to several tabloid magazines, has been reportedly hooking up despite the fact that Brown, 22 is in a relationship with Karrueche Tran.
Not only did the two exes collaborate on one song – but they decided to go out with a bang and do two. She agreed to guest on his own remix as a "tradeoff".
Anyone else completely not ok with this? Rihanna's a big girl and she can make her own decisions, but if you ask me – those 2 fateful decisions cost her my fan base. As a role model to thousands of young girls, this is something she needs to take into consideration. And please, there are a million other artists she could have chosen to collaborate with. Stirring the potwith this respect Riri – I'm just not okay with.


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The 8th BRICS summit was held from Oct 15-16 at Goa, India. International conditions are a little more complicated than last year, with global economic growth stagnating, trade and investment protectionism rising, international peace and stability facing more challenges, terrorism growing rampant. Economic development in BRICS countries has seen some new setbacks, prompting pessimistic predictions about their economies. Yet BRICS leaders remain full of confidence. Prior to the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China, they made a solemn statement: With prospects and momentum for economic growth remaining strong, BRICS will continue to be an important engine for global economic growth.
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The "Hangzhou Consensus" has not been achieved easily. It is the crystallization of G20 wisdom, based on developed and developing countries' concerns about each other's interests, and it benefited from contributions from both China and India. However, the "Hangzhou Consensus" is only a major "political declaration" on global governance. It is yet to be executed. As a main participant in global governance, BRICS is eager for international peace and stability, and it calls for a fairer and more reasonable international order and due say in international affairs, opposes all acts of hegemony, and all forms of terrorism. As a main facilitator of the "Hangzhou Consensus", India may take one step forward in its implementation at the Goa summit, even putting forward proposals better suited for developing countries' interests.
Recently there have been noises badmouthing BRICS, and some have been trying to sow discord by hook or crook. But the rise of BRICS is an unstoppable trend: While difficulties are inevitable on its way ahead, BRICS will surely further consolidate its countries' strategic partnership, and stride forward hand in hand.
In May 2008, the first "BRIC four" (South Africa joined in 2011) foreign ministers meeting released a "joint communiqué", stating that they engaged in dialogue on the basis of mutual respect, mutual trust and common interests, adding that they have common or similar views on imperative issues regarding global development, and prospects for such dialogue are broad. This is the political foundation for BRICS nations, who share five common characteristics:
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Die Ashes Tour 1968 war die Tour der australischen Cricket-Nationalmannschaft, die die 44. Austragung der Ashes beinhaltete, und wurde zwischen dem 6. Juni und 27. August 1968 ausgetragen. Die internationale Cricket-Tour war Teil der internationalen Cricket-Saison 1968 und umfasste fünf Test-Matches. Die Test-Serie endete 1–1 unentschieden, womit Australien die Ashes als Titelverteidiger behalten durfte.

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Für beide Mannschaften war es die erste Tour der Saison.
Das letzte Aufeinandertreffen der beiden Mannschaften bei einer Tour fand in der Saison 1965/66 in Australien statt.

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Die folgenden Stadien wurden für die Tour als Austragungsort vorgesehen.

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Erster Test in Manchester

Zweiter Test in London

Dritter Test in Birmingham

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Review: Jilted by Sawyer Bennett
Posted on July 11, 2017 by anovelglimpse
In this fun, flirty second-chance romance from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett, an aspiring starlet reconnects with her first love.
"Sawyer Bennett never fails to deliver heroes I fall hard for and heroines I adore."—Violet Duke
Eden Goodnight went to Los Angeles to make it big, not to be publicly humiliated by her cheating fiancé at a red-carpet premiere. But when Eden returns to her hometown to put the scandal behind her, she can barely find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Turns out the locals are worse than the paparazzi, and they all think she's turned into a spoiled brat. But in a strange twist of fate, the one person who seems to understand what Eden's going through is Cooper Mayfield . . . the boy she left behind.
Small-town charm is no match for the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. At least that's what Coop's been telling himself all these years. As Eden's old flame—and the landscaper for her family's historic home—Coop feels some responsibility for getting her out of her funk. But as soon as he sees that million-dollar smile, he's a goner. Soon they're making out like teenagers again. But when a life-changing role falls into Eden's lap, Coop just hopes she doesn't give up on a love that's meant to be.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Note: I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
It's been a while since I've read a Sawyer Bennett romance. I had forgotten how much I love her writing. Her characters are fun, the plot interesting, and the sexy times are always hot.
Jilted is a second chance love story. Eden and Cooper broke up in college when their lives took a drastically different path. Eden went on to fame and fortune in the world of modeling and acting. Cooper got his college degree and took over his dad's landscaping business. The two haven't seen each other for fourteen years, but the scar their break up left still haunts both of them. When Eden returns to their hometown of Newberry, they are forced to face their past and their unresolved feelings for each other.
I loved Jilted. It was exactly the type of romance I'm looking for when I want a sexy escape. Eden and Cooper had amazing chemistry. It didn't matter whether they were loving or fighting, their dynamic was intense. I could feel the sexual tension rippling off of them pretty much all the time. They put that sexual tension to good use, too. Those love scenes were hotter than hot.
The sexual escapades weren't the only thing enjoyed about Jilted, though. It was a really sweet love story. Eden and Cooper hadn't found anyone quite like each other after breaking up. Their connection ran deep, and I loved that.
There wasn't anything I didn't like about Jilted. It truly was a fun second chance romance. Fans of Sawyer Bennett are sure to enjoy it.
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Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions.
A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.
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6 thoughts on "Review: Jilted by Sawyer Bennett"
Lois on July 11, 2017 at 12:31 pm said:
I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I've never read a Sawyer Bennett book but I do love a second chance romance.
anovelglimpse on July 12, 2017 at 9:17 am said:
Her books are pretty sexy. She has a great writing style.
stephaniesbookreviews on July 11, 2017 at 4:07 pm said:
This looks cute! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I kind of love the name Eden Goodnight.
It's pretty perfect for an actress. 🙂
Nick on July 12, 2017 at 1:30 am said:
I need to read this one! I liked the first book a lot. The chemistry sounds like a lot of fun and who doesn't enjoy a good second chance romance?
I hadn't read the first book, but I totally would if it was as good as this one! Thanks!


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Q: How to move car body along wheels in swift? I have been trying to move car body along with wheels. I have creating augmented reality project, where placing car model in horizontal plane and Car are controlled by four buttons namelu acceleration, steering, reverse and brake. car left, right are controller by steering while acceleration and reverse.
Actually now i can able to placing 3d car model in horizontal plane but dont know how to rotate car wheels like forward and backward along with car body.
Here is the code where i have been trying for placing 3d object:
    override func touchesBegan(_ touches: Set<UITouch>, with event: UIEvent?) {

    if let touch = touches.first {

        // gives us the location of where we touched on the 2D screen.
        let touchLocation = touch.location(in: sceneView)

        // hitTest is performed to get the 3D coordinates corresponding to the 2D coordinates that we got from touching the screen.
        // That 3d coordinate will only be considered when it is on the existing plane that we detected.
        let results = sceneView.hitTest(touchLocation, types: .existingPlaneUsingExtent)

        // if we have got some results using the hitTest then do this.
        if let hitResult = results.first {

           let boxScene = SCNScene(named: "art.scnassets/porsche.scn")!

            if let boxNode = boxScene.rootNode.childNode(withName: "car", recursively: true) {
                print("box:::\(boxNode.childNodes)")

                boxNode.position = SCNVector3(x: hitResult.worldTransform.columns.3.x, y: hitResult.worldTransform.columns.3.y + 0.15, z: hitResult.worldTransform.columns.3.z)

                // finally the box is added to the scene.
                sceneView.scene.rootNode.addChildNode(boxNode)

            }

        }

    }
}

Detecting horizontal plane functionality code:
   func renderer(_ renderer: SCNSceneRenderer, didAdd node: SCNNode, for anchor: ARAnchor) {

    if anchor is ARPlaneAnchor {

        // anchors can be of many types, as we are just dealing with horizontal plane detection we need to downcast anchor to ARPlaneAnchor
        let planeAnchor = anchor as! ARPlaneAnchor

        // creating a plane geometry with the help of dimentions we got using plane anchor.
        let plane = SCNPlane(width: CGFloat(planeAnchor.extent.x), height: CGFloat(planeAnchor.extent.z))

        // a node is basically a position.
        let planeNode = SCNNode()

        // setting the position of the plane geometry to the position we got using plane anchor.
        planeNode.position = SCNVector3(x: planeAnchor.center.x, y: 0, z: planeAnchor.center.z)

        // when a plane is created its created in xy plane instead of xz plane, so we need to rotate it along x axis.
        planeNode.transform = SCNMatrix4MakeRotation(-Float.pi/2, 1, 0, 0)

        //create a material object
        let gridMaterial = SCNMaterial()

        //setting the material as an image. A material can also be set to a color.
        gridMaterial.diffuse.contents = UIImage(named: "art.scnassets/grid.png")

        // assigning the material to the plane
        plane.materials = [gridMaterial]

        // assigning the position to the plane
        planeNode.geometry = plane

        //adding the plane node in our scene
        node.addChildNode(planeNode)

    }

    else {

        return
    }

}

Any help much appreciated!!!

A: This is quite comprehensive task.
You should make your car as SCNPhysicsVehicle subclass.
SCNPhysicsVehicle is a physics behavior that modifies a physics body to behave like a car, motorcycle, or other wheeled vehicle.
To build a vehicle, designate an SCNPhysicsBody object as its chassis and an array of SCNPhysicsVehicleWheel objects as its wheels. For each wheel, you define physical characteristics such as suspension and traction, and associate a node in your scene to provide the wheel's size and visual representation. After you construct a vehicle, you can control it in terms of acceleration, braking, and steering.
General: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/scenekit/scnphysicsbody
For wheels: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/scenekit/scnphysicsvehiclewheel
Example:
var vehicle = SCNPhysicsVehicle()

*

*You need to create ground with static body.
func createGround(planeAnchor: ARPlaneAnchor) -> SCNNode {
   let ground = SCNNode(geometry: SCNPlane(width: CGFloat(planeAnchor.extent.x), height: CGFloat(CGFloat(planeAnchor.extent.z))))
   ground.position = SCNVector3(planeAnchor.center.x,planeAnchor.center.y,planeAnchor.center.z)
   ground.eulerAngles = SCNVector3(90.degreesToRadians, 0, 0)
   let staticBody = SCNPhysicsBody.static() // it must be static
   ground.physicsBody = staticBody
   return ground
   }

*You need to setup your car.
func setupCar() {

let scene = SCNScene(named: "YourScene.scn")
let chassis = (scene?.rootNode.childNode(withName: "chassis", recursively: true))! // Your chassis
let frontLeftWheel = chassis.childNode(withName: "frontLeftWheel", recursively: true)!
let frontRightWheel = chassis.childNode(withName: "frontRightWheel", recursively: true)!
let rearLeftWheel = chassis.childNode(withName: "rearLeftWheel", recursively: true)!
let rearRightWheel = chassis.childNode(withName: "rearRightWheel", recursively: true)!

// physic behavior for wheels

let v_frontLeftWheel = SCNPhysicsVehicleWheel(node: frontLeftWheel)
let v_frontRightWheel = SCNPhysicsVehicleWheel(node: frontRightWheel)
let v_rearRightWheel = SCNPhysicsVehicleWheel(node: rearLeftWheel)
let v_rearLeftWheel = SCNPhysicsVehicleWheel(node: rearRightWheel)

chassis.position = SCNVector(0,0,0) // insert your desired position
let body = SCNPhysicsBody(type: .dynamic, shape: SCNPhysicsShape(node: chassis, options: [SCNPhysicsShape.Option.keepAsCompound: true]))
body.mass = 1
chassis.physicsBody = body
self.vehicle = SCNPhysicsVehicle(chassisBody: chassis.physicsBody!, wheels: [v_rearRightWheel, v_rearLeftWheel, v_frontRightWheel, v_frontLeftWheel])
self.sceneView.scene.physicsWorld.addBehavior(self.vehicle)
self.sceneView.scene.rootNode.addChildNode(chassis)
}

*Now you can manipulate with your car.
      func renderer(_ renderer: SCNSceneRenderer, didSimulatePhysicsAtTime time: TimeInterval) {

      var engineForce: CGFloat = 5
      var brakingForce: CGFloat = 0

      // here you can manipulate your car steering angle
      self.vehicle.setSteeringAngle(0, forWheelAt: 2)
      self.vehicle.setSteeringAngle(0, forWheelAt: 3)

      self.vehicle.applyEngineForce(engineForce, forWheelAt: 0)
      self.vehicle.applyEngineForce(engineForce, forWheelAt: 1)
      self.vehicle.applyBrakingForce(0, forWheelAt: 0)
      self.vehicle.applyBrakingForce(0, forWheelAt: 1)
      }

P.S. Don't forget to add to your viewDidLoad():
        self.sceneView.delegate = self
        self.sceneView.scene?.physicsWorld.contactDelegate = self

P.P.S This is only a general idea, you must do some research and find a working solution to your specific situation.
I hope it helped!

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Belgium therefore considers it a priority to protect children during armed conflicts. Our country has been committed for years to keep this theme high on the international agenda. To this end, it grants financial assistance to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). This commitment serves, among other things, to raise awareness among the Belgian and international public opinion about the grave violations of children's rights that are taking place in a number of partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation, such as Mali, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
More than child soldiers
"Children and armed conflict" is not limited to child soldiers. The United Nations recognises six serious human rights violations with regard to children in conflict situations: recruitment of children as soldiers, killing and maiming, sexual violence, abduction, attacks against schools or hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access.
For a peaceful country such as Belgium, the issue of children in conflict situations may not seem of direct concern. The truth could not be more different. For example, several dozens of Belgian children have been displaced in Syria. The reintegration of these returning children will represent a major challenge for our country.
Belgium in the Security Council
During its two-year membership of the UN Security Council, Belgium intends to pay special attention to this theme. As the chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, our country has managed to reach a consensus within the Security Council on the extremely complicated situations in Syria and Myanmar. In December 2019, Belgium organised a site visit of the Security Council to Mali to promote the protection of children.
Belgium also wants the protection of children to receive systematic attention in UN peacekeeping operations and in the targeted use of UN sanctions. Another significant focus is the reintegration of young people whose rights have been violated during armed conflicts, as this reintegration contributes to social stability and peace in the future. Belgium places particular emphasis on care adapted to the specific needs of girls.
In February 2020, Belgium holds the presidency of the Security Council for a month. Once again, the theme of "children and armed conflict" is on the agenda. Practical guidelines are being discussed for the protection of children during peace negotiations, specifically intended for peace negotiators.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited the photo exhibition 'Rebel lives' in New York. The exhibition tells the universal story of children and armed conflict through archival photographs of the Lord's Resistance Army, an Ugandan rebel movement that is notorious for recruiting child soldiers. The exhibition was organised by Fotomuseum Antwerp, with the support of the FPS Foreign Affairs.
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Amongst the young musicians from around the globe Noémi Győri was one of the five talents recognized by the jury of the Salon de Virtuosi this year. It will be these five select artists playing on October 23, 2012 at Steinway Hall, where Noémi will be accompanied by the outstanding young pianist Katalin Csillagh. The two are also performing together at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York on October 26 at 7 pm.
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As Bea's condition worsens, Ann tells Zara to keep away from Bea. A doctor comes to see Bea, and tells her she isn't to blame for Debbie's death. Nola makes her zip-gun, which Joan hides in Bea's dressing gown pocket. After another midnight visit from ""Debbie"", Bea freaks out totally and is carted off to the Infirmary. This time, though, Lizzie heard the voices too - and finds the gun in Bea's pocket. Maxine is released but finds it hard settling back in with her mum at the petrol station. Tension continues to grow, as Ann remains taken in by Joan and her sucking up. She stirs things up between Ann, Meg and Colleen, leading to Colleen confronting Ann. Ann realises her mistakes and buries the hatchet with Colleen. Wheelchair bound Tracey Belman arrives in Wentworth, on remand for murder. She is abrasive towards the other women and refuses anyone's offers of help.


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National Gender Policy Framework
The implementation and coordination of all the priorities that were identified in the National Gender Policy Framework is now the responsibility of, and is centralised within the Ministry of Women in The Presidency. The assumptions that were made for the development of the National Gender Policy Framework were identified as follows:
In spite of the fact that South Africa is considered by some international indicators to be among the upper-middle-income countries of the world, the majority of South Africans live either in abject poverty or in fear of becoming poor. Since the majority of these people are women living in periurban and rural areas, the National Gender Policy Framework took "basic needs" approach and prioritized the meeting of 'basic needs';
By definition, a "basic needs" approach is holistic in nature. To comply with the principles embraced in this approach, the strategy for program implementation had to be inter-sectoral. To deliver programs identified by the national framework, those involved will have to mobilise across a number of sectors to address the multiple needs assumed within this model;
The "women's empowerment" approach tends to focus more on practical needs which in themselves are complementary to the "basic needs" approach reflected in the situational analysis. On the other hand, the "Gender and Development" (GAD) approach focuses on 'strategic needs,' the goal of which is gender equality. Given the high levels of inequalities which pertain in the South African context, the focus on women's empowerment in this document affirms the satisfaction of 'basic needs' ('practical needs') as a necessary precondition towards the identification and attainment of 'strategic needs';
The National Gender Policy Framework was issue driven rather than sector specific and promoted a co-operative approach among sectors towards achieving Gender equality both within and across sectors. In presenting the situational analysis the Gender Policy Framework drew on the Beijing Platform of Action as an analytical and organizing tool because it is comprehensive. Whilst not all the critical areas found in the Beijing Platform are included, those selected were sufficiently broad to incorporate the 27 sectors of the South African Government. There was no need to specify each sector and lose sight of the inter-sectoral approach;
The National Framework recognized that each sector has unique issues to address. In turn, these sector issues have unique gender implications. As a generic policy framework, the National Gender Policy Framework aimed to provide the guidelines which the various sectors can use to issue more detailed policy documents that are sector specific. It aimed to enable sectors to integrate the principles contained in this Gender Policy Framework into their prevailing policy and strategic documents.
The National Gender Policy Framework established the national goal, proposed central objectives, defined key indicators for attaining the goal and objectives, and identified expectations of key national structures that are mandated to implement the program. While the Gender Policy Framework was not prescriptive, it did set standards and norms for the national gender program.
The challenges facing South Africa have been translated into national priorities and all of these priorities have compelling gender dimensions which need to be addressed if the country is to advance towards Gender equality. The key challenges outlined in the national framework were:
gender relations;
poverty;
globalisation;
HIV/ AIDS;
violence;
access to basic needs;
access to basic resources;
access to employment;
economic empowerment of women;
access to land;
access to science and technology;
women's access to political power;
implementation of laws; and
National gender machinery.
These challenges are interrelated and the national framework advanced the "basic needs" approach to women's empowerment and gender equality to ensure that government approaches these challenges in an integrated manner and avoids piecemeal impact.
The principles and guidelines enunciated and proposed in the national framework aimed to advance the integration of gender considerations into the transformation of the country by ensuring that:
There is equality of all persons and that non-sexism and non-racism be enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa;
There is an understanding that women are not a homogenous group. This principle must inform all policies and programs that will lead to the implementation of Gender equality in the country.
Distinctions according to race, class, sexuality, disability, age and other variables should not to be overlooked or taken for granted. However, similarities should also be used to strengthen initiatives designed to reverse past gender discrimination;
Women's rights be seen as human rights;
Customary, cultural and religious practices be subject to the right to equality;
Affirmative action programs targeting women be developed and implemented;
Economic empowerment of women be promoted;
Serious attention be placed on changing policies and practices which have hitherto hindered women's access to basic needs, the economy and decision making;
Enabling legislation has already been passed by Parliament and other legislative bodies. Where the need arises, additional legislation be developed to make it possible for women's empowerment and gender equality to be attained;
Efficient machinery be set up at national and provincial levels and in public and private organisations to ensure that the policy is implemented. Adequate structures and resources must be set aside to guarantee the implementation of programs;
Appropriate training to improve knowledge, skills and attitudes in gender analysis and gender equality be provided to all policy makers, strategic and operational managers;
Effective collaborative strategies to enhance relationships between formal political structures such as the Cabinet, Ministries, Government Departments, the Commission for Gender Equality, the Office on the Status of Women, the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on the Quality of Life and Status of Women and other Portfolio Committees need to be developed.
The emphasis of the National Framework was to operationalise recommendations made by the women's movement as well as those contained in national, regional and international instruments into core principles for the National Gender Program. The aim was to create an enabling environment and make it possible for government to develop mechanisms that will assist in the achievement of the national goal of gender equality.
Strategic Framework document for Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector
Through the Literature Review conducted nationally from the Strategic Framework document for Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector it is clear that there is a need to ensure the participation of women in decision making so that the needs of women can move from margins to the centre of development planning and resource allocation. Policy analysis is also required to examine the effects of gender differences when implementing policies. It is important that both men and woman be equally involved in decision making processes. The South African Policy for Women Empowerment and Gender Equality is implemented nationally and provincially on the status of women. Public participation
and developing education through democracy, and skills development are key in order to achieve the sector's objectives.
The Legislative Sector in South Africa has identified the strengths in terms of gender which reflect Legislative mandates that are in place, and are support mechanism that ensure the promotion of gender within the Public Sector which are Legislative bodies. The constitution and the bill of rights also promotes gender equality, and the gender policy framework broad strategies and programmes that support gender equality, the women and men of parliament that have institutional knowledge, competence and commitment to gender mainstreaming.
The Draft Strategic Framework on Gender and Women's Economic Empowerment is aimed at promoting broader participation, equity, redress in order to broaden the base of empowering people. The Framework also provides support in ensuring women participation in the economy and its objectives are focused on challenging the direct and indirect barriers in enterprise, industry and trade which prevents women from equal access and control of economic control.
There is a need to strengthen women's capacity and network to benefit from policies and programmes within the economic sector, and increase the access of finance to women. As well as to conduct research and put in place monitoring systems to measure gender impact. A similar approach was also followed to that of the Legislative Sector document reflecting that there was a need to improve gender mainstreaming within the country and the policies thereof.
Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill
This bill has been developed by the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities. The following are the objectives of the bill:
To give effect to the letter and spirit of the C the Millennium Declaration and Development Goals (September 2000);
The Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa (July 2004); and
The SADC Protocol on Gender and Development (August 2008);
To align all aspects of the laws and the implementation of the laws relating to women empowerment and the appointment and representation of women in decision-making positions and structures;
To facilitate the development and implementation of plans and strategies by designated public bodies and designated private bodies for the promotion of women empowerment and gender equality, and the submission of those plans and strategies to the Minister for consideration, evaluation and guidance;
To provide for the implementation of measures to achieve a progressive realisation of a minimum of 50 per cent representation and meaningful participation of women in decision-making structures including Boards by designated public bodies and designated private bodies, as contemplated in section 7;
To provide for the implementation of gender mainstreaming by designated public bodies and designated private bodies as contemplated in section 8; and
To provide for the development and implementation of public education programmes on practices that unfairly discriminate on grounds of gender as contemplated in the applicable legislation and in international agreements in order to promote gender equality and social cohesion.
The Act indicates that the minister may use any dispute resolution mechanisms to address non-compliance with this act. An accounting officer is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, if that accounting officer fails to comply with the provisions of this act. To commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding 10% of the total annual turnover of the designated private body or specific sector sanctions or imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years.
National Development Plan Vision 2030
According to the National Development Plan, economic transformation is about broadening opportunities for all South Africans, but particularly for the historically disadvantaged. It is also about equity in life chances and encompasses an ethos of inclusiveness that is presently missing. Such opportunities and inclusiveness should also benefit women.
Constitution, in particular:
the equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms by every person;
the promotion of equality, specifically gender equality; and
the values of non-racialism and non-sexism contained in section 1 of the Constitution;
To give effect to the letter and spirit of the Constitution, in particular: (b) facilitate compliance by designated public bodies and designated private bodies, with the country's commitments to international agreements, including:
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (December 1979);
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (September 1995);
The National Environmental Management Act (Act no. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) makes it clear that the vital role of women and youth in environment management and development must be recognised and their full participation therein must be promoted. As recognised in the MDG report of 2013, achieving environmentally sustainable economic and human development remains a challenge for most countries, including South Africa, where in spite of macroeconomic development poverty, inequality and unemployment persist.
The challenges faced are not only in poverty, inequality and unemployment. Over the last five decades, South Africa observed climate trends such as in extreme rainfall events that show a tendency towards increasing in frequency annually, and especially in spring and summer. The maximum and minimum daily temperatures have been increasing annually, and in almost all seasons. Such climate conditions have impacts on human beings, livelihoods and natural resources. Our integrated adaptation and mitigation responses should therefore not only assist with managing the risks but also ensure radical participation of women and equal opportunities.
In 2005 and 2006 Environmental Affairs hosted Women and the Environment conferences that laid a firm basis for a national women and environment agenda for the sector. The national Women and Environment Forum, established in 2010, continues to provide a platform for women representing Government spheres, private sector and organised business, civil society (rural and urban), organised labour, NGOs, academia and research institution to share experiences and involvement in environmental and sustainable development programmes, share best practices, exchange knowledge, skills and expertise, and explore networking, capacity building and other communications mechanisms of support.
The Chief Directorate Environmental Sector Coordination facilitates the gender mainstreaming, women empowerment, gender equality and transformation including the support activities of the national women and environment forum. The work of the Chief Directorate is complemented by the Directorate of Transformation, Employee Health and Wellness designed to mainstream and monitor projects that benefit women at a corporate level.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development illustrates the integration and mainstreaming of gender issues into the Southern African Development Community Programme of Action and community building initiatives key to sustainable development. The objective of the Protocol is to provide for empowerment of women to eliminate discrimination and to achieve gender equality and equity through the development and implementation of gender responsive legislation, policies, programmes and projects.
There would be a need to implement the harmonisation of various instruments which members of State have subscribed to at Regional and Continental and International level. Address emerging gender issues and concerns, to set realistic, measurable targets, time frames and indicators for achieving gender equality and equity. To strengthen, monitor and evaluate the progress made by member of state and the goal indicated within the Protocol document and to strengthen regional integration, attain sustainable development, and strengthen community building.
The SADC Protocol documents promotes equal participation by both male and females in all electoral processes, decision making through putting in place policies, strategies and programmes through leadership, gender sensitivity training and mentoring. Providing structures for decision making positions, strengthening structures to enhance gender mainstreaming as well as changing discriminatory attitude and norms of decision making structures and procedures.
In terms of Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation the State Parties would need to ensure the implementation of the Protocol document at a National Level and there are national action plans with measurable timeframes and evaluation mechanisms developed and implemented. The State parties should collect and analyse baseline data against progress in which through achieving targets it will monitored. Reporting will be done every two years to the secretary of SADC.
The SADC also developed the Protocol on Environmental Management for Sustainable Development aimed at enhancing the protection of the environment in order to contribute to human health, well-being and poverty alleviation. There would be a need to promote equitable and sustainable utilisation of natural and cultural resources and the protection of the environment for the benefit of the present and future generations. There is a need to promote shared management of trans-boundary environment and natural resources as well as effective management and response to climate change and variables.
In order to achieve the said objectives there would also be a need to contribute towards sustainable development through the adoption of sound environmental management principles and procedures. Ensuring equitable access and sharing of benefits that accrues from genetic resources. Ensuring that gender equality and equity is mainstreamed into environmental management for sustainable development. The mainstreaming of sustainable development objectives into trade and socio economic policies, programmes and plans in the region.
Enhance restoration, rehabilitation and remediation of degraded polluted environments. Facilitate the harmonisation of environmental policies, legislation, law enforcement and natural resources governance. Monitor and report on environmental trends and the implementation of trans-boundary programmes in the region including development and implementation of early warning systems and environment risk assessments. Facilitate the development, implementation and coordination of environmental assessment procedures, environmental management instruments and standards. Develop and implement coordinated climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and implementation of coordinated environmental disaster management responses.
There would be a need to manage the collection of storage movement, disposal of waste and hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials. The prevention and control of air, water and soil pollution and degradation of regional natural resources. Promote sustainable land management practices to prevent soil erosion, land degradation, deforestation, desertification, overgrazing and bush encroachment and promoting the use of environmental economics and natural resources accounting in development planning.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mainstreaming Gender in UNEP entails change in attitude and practices and how work is carried out. The vision of UNEP is to develop a gender responsive environment and management programme. UNEP developed the Gender plan of action in 2006 which would focus on ensuring that gender is fully integrated into the work UNEP does internally and at an external level. There would be a need to build capacity of partners is integrating gender into environmental programmes from global to local levels.
The UN fact sheet also highlights that in the development of the gender mainstreaming strategy through the implementation of the Action Plan the first step would be to analysis should be made of the current contributions and responsibilities of both men and women and the potential impacts of planned processes and activities. Mainstreaming does not replace women focused projects and programmes and legislations. Mainstreaming and empowerment for women are complementary strategies. Mainstreaming should be implemented in a way that it facilitates the empowerment of women.
Beijing document
The environment is a key factor in developing a sustainable economy and ensuring that all socio-economic elements of this field of study and work accommodate the inclusivity of women. This is done through actively involving women in environmental decision making at all levels; integrating gender concerns and perspectives in policies and programmes for sustainable development as well as through strengthening or establishing mechanisms at national, regional and international levels to assess the impact of development and environmental policies that are specific to woman.
The South African Constitution stipulates that everyone has the right: (a) To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and (b) To have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that: (i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation; (ii) Promote conservation; and (iii) Secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development. This affirms South Africa's position on the importance using its natural resources in a sustainable manner.
The work of Government is guided by the constitutional imperatives in the execution of their mandate which also promises that all South Africans have a right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations. Thus Government's work on the environment includes:
Protecting and conserving oceans and coastal environment
Creation of green jobs while contributing to the creation of decent work and livelihood opportunities.
Developing communications to heighten environmental awareness.
Ensure that government, industry and the public are informed, supported and regulated to act responsibly to conservation generally including conservation of the ocean and coastal environment,
Ensure that South Africa honours local and global obligations.
Promote, coordinate and manage an effective national mitigation and adaptation response to climate change
The priority areas of focus include:
Providing support to local government in the areas of air quality management, waste management, biodiversity management, coastal planning and open space planning;
Drawing linkages between climate change, the green economy and sustainable development;
Paying particular attention to ensuring that environmental assets and natural resources are valued, protected and continually enhanced (Outcome 10).
The most impoverished communities in South Africa are most vulnerable to issues surrounding their environment, for example climate changes caused by un-sustainable means of resources management. Women in particular from the rural areas are considered to be most vulnerable to harsh impacts of climate change because of their high levels of poverty and underdevelopment, as a result their capacity to adapt to, and recover from, climate change related impacts is limited to a very large extent. In many cases women in these areas are still directly dependent on ecosystem services as the basis for their survival and livelihoods.
Addressing these issues requires vigorous interventions such as those envisaged by initiatives undertaken by the Conference of Parties (COP), the resolutions undertaken within these structures can be used to drive this transformation by raising local, national and international awareness of climate change issues, to create and encourage political support for climate protection, and to catalyse the conversion to the green economy. To this end, the country has set up a multi departmental team to ensure that the country implements resolutions with identified timeframes.
For instance: "a number of important climate change related interventions were instigated as a direct consequence of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Durban; these included reforestation projects with mitigation, adaptation and social upliftment co-benefits, as well as urban greening initiatives and awareness raising. Hosting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 17 / CMP 7 negotiations has extended these efforts, providing the opportunity to increase awareness of climate change and the climate protection work that is being done by eThekwini Municipality. It has also catalysed the development of novel approaches such as the CEBA concept.'


OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- Morel mushroom hunters are advised to take extra caution this season and not pick them from — or near — previously flooded areas.
The Nebraska Extension Office said morel mushrooms are porous and fragile, making them almost impossible to clean. Due to potential human pathogens in the flood waters, this creates a food safety hazard for anyone who consumes them, according to state health experts.
Did you see what it said specifically about Morel mushrooms?
If these bacteria made toxins that couldn't be washed away sure.
That after all is the reason you don't get edible food after cooking rotten meat.
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Well, this week I have spent most of my time over at school with Shrek, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, Princess Fiona and the other fairytale creatures! It really has been a pleasure to rehearse with the young people from across the Group – we have over 65 talented performers all geared up to take part in the four shows next week! The production is looking and sounding fantastic but, of course, none of this would be possible without our amazing team of over 30 staff who will be supporting the young people both on and off stage next week. A special thank you to Mrs Preston, Mrs Pilgrim, Mrs Sheehy, Mr Thompson, Miss Sylvester and Mrs Brierley who have been working on the show for months to ensure that it is a huge success and an enjoyable experience for our young people. A true team effort on what is going to be our biggest New Bridge production in 11 years! Have a little look at some of these rehearsal pictures to see what we have been getting up to..
Over at Medtia Square this week our Future Finders had their last working day at the Link Centre café. They were presented with a card and lots of lovely sweets by the manager of the Link Centre and it was great to see the young people interacting with the public when I visited on Tuesday. They have become a part of the furniture over there and we look forward to placing more students at the Link Centre next term. Preparations are now underway for our farewell coffee morning in a couple of weeks to say 'thank you'. Invitations have gone out to all our dedicated employers across Oldham who have hosted students this term – this project wouldn't be possible without them and their fantastic support.
At New Bridge Horizons our young people have particularly enjoyed their weekly dance sessions. As you can see, they certainly know how to strut their stuff and very much enjoyed being given the opportunity to 'freestyle' in Tuesday's class..
They have also had a great time at Ability Wheelz and this week they welcomed Bradley for a taster – he will be joining Emma's group next month and from the smile on his face we think he'll have no problem settling in!
The weather was lovely and the park was busy with park keepers cutting the grass and planting flowers. This cycling session is the highlight of the week for many of our young people (and staff!) and it makes all the difference when the weather is good..
Jeff's group have also been out into the community this week when they travelled over to Spindles Shopping Centre for lunch. They were faced with broken escalators and busy lifts but they coped brilliantly with the changes and were very warmly received by the fantastic staff in the Gregg's café.
Emma's group continue to work hard at the school polytunnel and although I got caught in torrential rain today, I managed to nip in and see some of the progress they have made! It won't be long until we can purchase fruit and veg from them..
Gary's group continue to thrive at Dr Kershaw's and as the placement is going so well at their town centre shop, the young people have now been asked to do additional days at two other shops across the borough! Well done to you all, this is a testament to your hard work and professionalism.


Featuring a wide range of exercises, examples, and images, this textbook provides a practical way of analyzing the discourses of the global media industries. Building on a comprehensive introduction to the history and theory of global media communication, specific case studies of lifestyle and entertainment media are explored with examples from films, global women's magazines, Vietnamese news reporting and computer war games. Finally, this book investigates how global media communication is produced, looking at the formats, languages and images used in creating media materials, both globally and in localized forms. At a time when the media is becoming increasingly global, often with the same films, news and television programmes shown all over the world; Global Media Discourse provides an accessible, lively introduction into how globalization is changing the language and communicative practices of the media. Integrating a range of approaches, including political economy, discourse analysis and ethnography, this book will be of particular interest to students of media and communication studies, applied linguistics, and (critical) discourse analysis. © 2007 David Machin & Theo van Leeuwen. All rights reserved.


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THE DASTYARI SAGA
Politicians Should Put National Interest Before Party
The pre-resignation comments of Senator Sam Dastyari indicate what is wrong with the Parliament and indeed politics in general today.
The Senate was established to represent the interests of the States in a federation. This is why each State elects 12 senators regardless of its population. This is why Tasmania, with a population of only 515,000 is able to elect the same number of Senators as New South Wales with a population of 7,554,000.
The comments of Senator Dastyari were all about what is best for the Labor Party whereas any politician should be talking about what is best for the national interest and Senators should also be talking about what is best for the State they represent rather than the political party they belong to.
Adversarial politics as opposed to all elected politicians working for the national interest are damaging the way in which our system of parliamentary democracy is working. Australia is saved from the worst influences deriving from the resulting chaos because our Constitution is based on the Crown and therefore insulated from political control.
We can do nothing about the rise of the political parties and the tight rein the whips of each party exercise over their members but every politician elected to office must be reminded of the great honour done to them by their election and that they are there to serve the people first and foremost regardless of party affiliation.
Each federal politician is required to swear or affirm true allegiance to the Queen and to the Constitution before taking their seat. Allegiance to the Queen is allegiance to the Crown and through the Crown to the people. Most politicians, however, treat their oath or affirmation as mere words not worth bothering about. How then, can we expect such politicians to be allegiant to the people who elected them in the first place?


I have often seen seascape paintings of Knysna and thought the colours were exaggerated … I now see that they aren't!
Looking toward the left is Coney Glen way down below, with magnificent houses and stunning views on the cliff edge ….. beyond the housing is the well known Pezula Championship Golf Course ..
The Knysna Heads is beautiful. Its amazing how similar our photos are (except I didn't get the one of the gull). We must have been at exactly the same spots when we took our photos.


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At the end of each lesson, students are given a taste of anglophone culture. Including iconic songs, funny film extracts and more, these clips are a diverse collection displaying the best of English-language entertainment.
The Police, So Lonely, 1978
Today's dessert comes from the song So Lonely by English rock band The Police (Message in a Bottle, Every Breath You Take) for their 1978 debut album Outlandos d'Amour.
Consisting of Sting (Gordon Sumner), Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland, The Police formed in London in 1977. They became known as a new-wave band, playing a style of rock influenced by reggae, jazz, and even punk. During their 9-year career, the band won six Grammys. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
You Can't Always Get What You Want, The Rolling Stones, 1969
Today's dessert comes from the 1969 song You Can't Always Get What You Want, written by British rockers Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for The Rolling Stones from the album Let It Bleed. The first of five consecutive No. 1 albums in the U.K., the song addresses major themes of the 1960's: love, politics, and drugs, reflects the end of the 'Swinging London' era.
This performance comes from The David Frost Show in 1969. The host, David Frost, would go on to become celebrated for his interview of US President Richard Nixon on live US television, an event dramatized in the 2008 film Frost / Nixon.
Richards and Jagger were childhood friends in Kent, England. The Rolling Stones rose to fame as part of British Invasion in 1964. Their hits include Beast of Burden (1978) and Paint it Black (1966).
Mad Men, Matthew Weiner, 2007-2015
Today's dessert comes from the episode 'Babylon' from the first season of American TV drama Mad Men (2007-2015).
In this episode, head secretary Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks) gathers the secretaries of ad agency Sterling Cooper for a focus group for the lipstick company, Belle Jolie.
Mad Men is considered one of the best period dramas in American television, known for its dialogue, visual style, and the fashion of its cast.
The Simpsons, Matt Groening, 1989-
Today's dessert comes from animated television comedy The Simpsons (1989-), created by Matt Groening (Futurama).
The opening sequence of the show, known as the 'couch gag', often changes, and involves the members of the Simpson family (Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie), as they take their place on the couch, in front of the television.
This couch gag was created by Banksy, renowned anonymous English graffiti artist, political activist and film director (Exit Through the Gift Shop) known for his political street art. Banksy was influenced by The Simpsons' use of animation studios in South Korea for this opening sequence, which addresses concerns for outsourcing low wage labor.
Flight of the Conchords,Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, 2007-2009
Today's dessert comes from the British-American-New Zealand television comedy series Flight of the Conchords, airing on HBO from 2007-2009. Created by James Bobin (Da Ali G Show) and real-life musical duo Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, the two musicians play fictionalized versions of themselves.
This episode from season 1 depicts a rude fruit vendor, played by Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation, Master of None), who refuses to serve Bret and Jemaine, thinking they are Australian. When he finds out they are New Zealanders, he apologizes profusely. The New Zealand vs Australia rivalry is present throughout the series.
Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle, 1989
Today's dessert comes from the British drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008), directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Steve Jobs), and starring Dev Patel (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Lion) and Freida Pinto (Trishna, Desert Dancer). Based on the novel Q & A (2005) by Indian author Vikas Swarup, it tells the story of a teen from the slums of Mumbai accused of cheating on a game show. The film won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture.
English actor Dev Patel made his first appearance on television as a teenager in the first two seasons of the British drama series Skins (2007-2008), later appearing in films like the hugely successful 2016 biopic, Lion. Indian actress Pinto did not rise to fame until Slumdog Millionaire, but later starred in acclaimed films such as Trishna (2011) and Desert Dancer (2014).
Role Models, David Wain, 2008
Today's dessert comes from American comedy, Role Models, (2008), starring Seann William Scott (1976-) and Paul Rudd (1969-) as two men who enroll in a program designed to pair kids with adult role models for community service.
Rudd is an American actor, comedian, producer and writer, and was co-writer for Role Models. His successful career includes the films Clueless (1995) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). He also co-wrote and starred in the Marvel film, Ant-Man (2015).
Hot Fuzz, Edgar Wright, 2007
Today's dessert comes from the British action comedy Hot Fuzz (2007) written by director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead, Spaced) and actor Simon Pegg (Spaced, Star Trek), and starring Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Paul). It focuses on two English police officers trying to solve a case of mysterious deaths in a small village.
From 2004 to 2013, Wright, Pegg, and Frost all collaborated on the comedic 'Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy' (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End), directed by Wright, written by Wright and Pegg, and starring Pegg and Frost.
Play it Again, Sam, Woody Allen, 1972
Today's dessert comes from Woody Allen's (1935-) Play it Again, Sam (1972), based on his 1969 broadway play. Unusually, it was not directed by Allen, but by Herbert Ross (Footloose) because Allen did not want to direct a play to film production.
Allen does, however, star as the lead who is obsessed with the film Casablanca (1942), in particular the character Rick Blaine played by Humphrey Bogart (The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep). Scenes from Casablanca, and appearances of Bogart, as a ghost are played by Jerry Lacy (Dark Shadows), and guide Allen's character on how to treat women.
The film is a parody of American film noir, notably detective films from the 1940s by authors such as Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler.
Sideways, Alexander Payne, 2004
Today's dessert comes from the American dramatic comedy Sideways (2004), starring Paul Giamatti (1967-) and Thomas Haden Church (1960-). The screenplay was adapted by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor from the novel by Rex Pickett, and won an Academy Award for the adaptation.
Giamatti has worked steadily as an actor for the past twenty years, with lead roles in American Splendor (2003) and Barney's Version (2010), for which he won his second Golden Globe.
Church started his career as a radio dj and a voice-over announcer before pursuing acting.
Little Britain USA, Matt Lucas and David Walliams, 2008
Today's dessert comes from Little Britain USA (2008), the American version of the British sketch comedy show Little Britain (2003-2006), originally created as a BBC radio show in 2000.
The series stars Matt Lucas (Bridesmaids) and David Walliams (Partners in Crime), creators of the original series, playing old and new characters in sketches parodying American culture.
London natives Lucas and Walliams first met in the 90s at National Youth Theatre, later appearing together in various sketches, series, and music videos before Little Britain. Following the show, both went on the appear in television, film, and work as screenwriters for British and American productions.
Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie, Rowan Atkinson, 1997
Today's dessert comes from the 1997 British-American comedy Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie starring Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English, Blackadder). It's based on the British television series Mr. Bean (1990-1995), co-created and starring Atkinson.
Atkinson developed the character of Mr. Bean while studying for his master's degree at Oxford University. Described by Atkinson as "a child in a grown man's body", Mr. Bean rarely speaks, seems socially naïve, and has unusual or absurd solutions to everyday problems.
In the film, Mr. Bean travels to America where he experiences a series of clumsy misadventures. Despite criticism for straying from signature elements of the TV series, the movie grossed over US$250 million globally on a budget of US$18 million.
Diamonds Are Forever, Guy Hamilton, 1971
Today's dessert comes from Diamonds Are Forever (1971), the seventh film in the James Bond series, and the final starring Sean Connery (The Untouchables) as James Bond. The film is based on English author Ian Fleming's (Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, Casino Royale) 1956 novel of the same name.
Fleming (1908-1964) worked for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during World War II. His wartime service and career as a journalist provided much of the background for the James Bond series.
The Bond series ranks among the best-selling fictional books of all time, having sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Fleming's creation has appeared in film 26 times to date, portrayed by seven actors, most recently by English actor Daniel Craig.
When You Gonna Learn, Jamiroquai, 1993
Today's dessert comes from the 1993 song When You Gonna Learn by British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai, from their debut studio album, Emergency on Planet Earth.
Like many of Jamiroquai's early records, When You Gonna Learn deals with environmental issues. The song's music video shows stock footage of whaling activities and animal experimentation – deemed graphic content by MTV, who replaced the original version with a 'cleaner' edit.
Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai is best known for their hit song Virtual Insanity (1996), which won four MTV Video Music Awards and a Grammy.
The Office, Ricky Gervais, 2001
Today's dessert comes from an episode of the British mockumentary sitcom series The Office. The show, which first aired in 2001, was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais (Extras, The Ricky Gervais Show) and Stephen Merchant (Cemetery Junction, The Ricky Gervais Show).
The program is about the day-to-day lives of office employees in a fictitious paper company. Gervais also stars in the series as the main character and office manager, David Brent.
The success of the show led to a number of adaptations internationally, leading to an Office franchise, including the Emmy-award winning American version.
Snatch, Guy Ritchie, 2001
Today's dessert comes from the British crime comedy Snatch, written and directed by Guy Ritchie (Revolver, Sherlock Holmes). It has an ensemble cast that includes Jason Statham (The Transporter), Brad Pitt (Fight Club), and Alan Ford (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels).
Snatch intertwines two stories: one about searching for a stolen diamond, the other about a boxing promoter navigating a sticky situation with a brutal gangster.
Reportedly, Brad Pitt approached Guy Ritchie for a role in the film. When Pitt couldn't master a London accent, he instead got the role of Mickey, an incomprehensible Irish gypsy.
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Bear Chest
on 9th August 2018 at 10:17 am
If you go down to the woods today…
You're likely to be met with a faceful of bass-heavy riffs, explosive choruses and potentially a stray bollock or two (more on that later). Meadowhead noise-smiths Bear Chest are back, Sheffield, and a band once touted as natural usurpers to the Dead Sons' vacated throne will be turning up the sludge with a brand spanking new EP recently assembled at 2Fly Studios.
Intrigued? Excited? Downright emotional? We know we are, so without a moment's hesitation Exposed asked the trio to play a new track live in session and collared the lads – Miles (vocals), Cal (bass) and Sam (drums) – for pints and a catch-up.
So we've got a new EP on the way, chaps. Spill the beans please.
M: Yeah, we've got a new EP coming out on May 4th. We're self-releasing it through AWAL, and we'll be looking to do a physical at some point but at the minute it's just digital. Then we've got a video to bring out as well, which we'll be releasing mid-April.
It's all go then. How many new tracks on the EP?
C: Four. We did this one with Alan Smyth at 2Fly. The last one, 'My Bones', we did with Ross Orton back in 2016 and more recently we released 'The Gout' as a single back in November.
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Two legends on the Sheffield music production scene right there.
M: Yeah, it was great to work with both. When we recorded with Ross, it was our first EP so we needed the honesty and guidance from him and then for the second one we had a bit more freedom. We'd like to get back in with Ross because he's into the heavy stuff, but he was too busy at the time so we got in touch with Alan and just gelled really well.
C: Alan was great, just really laidback and left us to it really, which is what we wanted with this EP. Ross' studio is right next to our practice room and he really helped us out with songwriting on the last one.
I remember 'My Bones' getting a good reception, and it was around the time when you were building up a bit of a name supporting Dead Sons and Slaves, but then things seemed to go really quiet. How come?
C: Just through being bone idle, really. We went through a phase where we weren't writing bad songs, but it wasn't quite there.
M: It was a period of transition. Like, on the first EP you can really hear a Queens of the Stone Age vibe, it's a lot more indie rock whereas this new record has a lot more doom and sludge in there. It's not to the point of screaming or anything, but you can definitely hear how the band has changed.
Is that just reflective of how your influences have shifted?
C: Yeah, more or less. But over the last year or so we've just sort of clicked and we're now finding it a lot easier to write songs together, which is a good place to be.
S: You start to learn what works as a band.
C: We're trying to get a bit better at the social media side of things, too, because we're rubbish with that. We played that Slaves show to a sellout room of 4,000-5,000 and there was hardly anything online for them to look up afterwards. We did a silly video of us dancing in our pants the other day.
Is having to play the social media game one of the main bugbears about being in a band these days?
C: I mean, you basically join a band to play gigs, write songs and get pissed for free. Nobody joins a band to post stuff on Facebook. We've tried to make it a bit fun though.
M: We did a ball-swap the other day.
C: It's another version of a face-swap.
M: We swapped his face with my bollock. On Instagram.
Ah, gotcha. Did it get many likes?
M: It didn't do too bad actually. It was like 4am and we'd been drinking a lot of Stella that night.
To be fair, you'd rather see a bit of that than the dull, sanitised timelines some bands have.
M: Exactly, it's just a bit of fun. You're in a band to have a bit of a laugh at the end of the day so you don't have to take that stuff too seriously.
Which of the new tunes will you be choosing for the Exposed session?
M: I think we'll go for 'Sphinx'. It's been played on Sheffield Introducing but it's not been properly released yet.
Bear Chest – Sphynx (Exposed In Session)
Sheff noisesmiths BEAR CHEST turn up the grunge at Café Totem for Exposed In Session.
Posted by Exposed Magazine on Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Tell us a bit more about the track, lay out the vibe for us.
M: It's a bit of a groovy, riffy song.
S: A bit meaty.
M: You can definitely hear the doom and sludge coming through in the chorus, but the verses are much groovier.
S: It makes you move your hips.
The heavier side of things was really picking up pace around Sheffield a few years back, with Dead Sons, Wet Nuns and Drenge at the forefront of it all. Do you reckon we could be seeing a bit of resurgence anytime soon?
C: I don't know, the lighter indie sound has made a bit of a comeback in the charts and is pretty popular again. When Royal Blood first came about, a lot more heavier bands started coming out – then it all seemed to die down a bit.
M: It sometimes just takes one band to break through and it can happen again.
I mean, you basically join a band to play gigs, write songs and get pissed for free. Nobody joins a band to post stuff on Facebook. We've tried to make it a bit fun, though.
There's National Record Store Day coming up this month. Which record in your vinyl collection are you saving? You can only choose one, mind.
M: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats.
S: Pink Moon by Nick Drake. Genius.
C: I really wanted my parents' copy of Hotel California, asked them for it and everything but they said no. Somehow my sister's boyfriend has managed to get his hands on it. Anyway, I'm really into Fuzz at the moment so probably them.
Owt in there which might be of deep social embarrassment?
S: I've got a Barbara Streisand in there, don't even know where it came from.
M: There's a signed David Lee Roth in mine. Is that bad?
C: Our lass has got Steps, but I don't think I've got any bad'uns. I've got an old Meatloaf album or two in there – but that isn't embarrassing, is it?
Not at all. And how's the rest of 2018 shaping up for Bear Chest?
M: Plan is to get the EP out and continue working on songs. With the 'My Bones' release, we planned to play gigs around it, but no-one's heard anything from us for a bit so we thought we'd fuck off booking gigs for a bit and focus on writing songs.
C: We try and hold out for the good ones. Five good gigs are better than 20 shit ones.
M: We 've got a show at Café Totem in April, the sort of venue we like – small and sweaty. That should be pretty mental. I'd say to people: "Come see us. And be honest. If you think we're shit, we want to know."
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'Natheniël Julies was caught in crossfire between cops and gang' – Premier Makhura
28 August 2020 - 07:57 By Iavan Pijoos
A police official is accused of the fatal shooting of a disabled teenager in Eldorado Park, sparking community protests. File photo.
Image: Elvis Ntombela
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says Natheniël Julies was killed in the crossfire of a shoot-out between the SA police and a gang in Eldorado Park on Wednesday.
According to Makhura the incident happened after police received a tip-off about stolen car parts in the area.
"The boy who was disabled was allegedly caught in the crossfire between a gang and the SA Police Service on Wednesday.
"I am very disturbed about the events that led to the passing of an innocent boy," Makhura said.
On Thursday, his death sparked outrage and led to sporadic clashes with the police.
Chaotic scenes emerged as members of the community hurled stones and burning tyres while the police replied with rubber bullets.
According to ER24 continued protest action in the area left at least eight people with minor to moderate injuries.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) confirmed that a probe has been launched into the death of Julies.
Ipid spokesperson Ndileka Cola said investigators struggled to access the scene on Wednesday as the situation was volatile.
"When they ultimately managed to access it, it was almost impossible to conduct interviews as the community was violent," she said.
Johannesburg metro police department spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said calm had been restored to the area.
Minnaar said no roads were blocked and traffic was flowing.
Members of the Eldorado Park community clashed violently with police on August 27 2020. The community was protesting against the death of a 16-year-old disabled teenager, who was allegedly killed by a police officer. Four community members were arrested for public violence, after at least three police officers were injured.
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Eldorado Park residents on Thursday demanded the removal of police blamed for the shooting death of a 16-year-old.
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CrazyKinux's Musing: He shot the sherif and killed every darn deputy!
I came across this great video while browsing EVE-Files during lunch.
The video was made by PPetermann80, and shows him as he shot and destroyed 60 Gallente Police, before safely warping out of the system. Here's the story in his own words.
The System is Bille (0.6) (Region is Everyshore if I'm not totaly wrong) the gate is the Elarel gate. After losing another ship to Gallentean police forces I decided to take revenge. Fielding an passive drake with f.o.f. missiles I jumped to highsec and killed 60 police ships (cruiser & battleship sized) before I ran out of ammo and jumped back to low sec.
Pretty neat stuff if you ask me. Didn't think it could be done. But there you have it. Enjoy the video - and if you're looking for the high-quality version here's the link on EVE-Files.
Damn, I thought he would be killing CONCORD but this is still impressive stuff. I keep hearing about Drakes being able to tank pretty well while taking huge amounts of damage, but this is unreal.


Weather today? Hail and another shower of CVs. So disappointing. They come in from experienced guys 'leaving' great firms to those in various stages of architectural education.
Many seem to have had CV tuition. I most dislike those that state they have 'long-admired our work'. Worthy ones seem better. Gizza job? Then recently a rare gem. Very well written, courteous, energetic, elegant. Called the mobile quoted, left a message…… but no return call.
Sadly almost all of the CVs included comments on the state of the economy, adding that 'gaining experience' is more important than earnings. No wonder, given the debts they've acquired already in the endeavour. Makes me want to give up.
The RIBA president berates us – demanding that we musn't take advantage of the situation and that we have to be fair to these young people. Of course. But it makes me wonder what kind of opinion the president has of us? Seems we're first considered grasping gangmasters fresh from the cockle shores before we're considered responsible employers. There will always be those who take advantage of any situation.
What about architects? My role models?
At least one renowned office has amazing employee benefits. In-house dining, take-ways paid for after late and eventually taxis paid to get home out of hours. All considerate, considered but based on modest salaries appropriate to experience and the presumption that you may (often) have to put the hours in……..and there's an endless queue of the most talented waiting for the chance. And with a track record of creating many successful spin off practices, who wouldn't?
And an evergreen favourite. Frank Lloyd Wright created a 'school' of apprentices – so successful he made two. At his Taliesins, when you finished drawing you made supper for everyone or tended the veg patch – on a rota. And the killer? Frank Lloyd Wright charged for the privilege – and also spawned many successful practices. And if you were really lucky you saw him draw up Fallingwater in 20 mins for the unexpected client visit…… I'd have paid to see that. Lots. And made the coffee and mopped the brow…..
No need to return to Victorian ideals but desperate times call for desperate measures. We may now be tending the last crops of graduates who had the privilege - and cost - of five years study. I know what I'd do if I was president – more understanding of those providing employment and those seeking employment.
Do we want future reports on the self-induced inadequacies of our profession? Unless we really want to hand over the architecture of the nation to Ikea - just as our forbears handed over engineering, quantity surveying ……. oh and project management. Progressively marginalised by our own hand when we should be centralised. These CVs are just the start of it.
Most of these new fangled 'spin-off' professions and quasi-professions within the construction industry actually charge a lot more for their services than we do, if you take all the 'free' time given to practices by employees into account.
Full of optimism I recently applied to a firm matching your description, sadly my mobile's answering machine has been on the blink for the past month.
If by any chance it was I that caused you any inconvenience or frustration, I would like to extend my sincerest apologies!