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Let's go beyond tax amnesty and harness diaspora potential
Posted by Administrator on June 30, 2011
A member of the Rwandan diaspora wears a T-shirt bearing a portrait of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame during a demonstration in Geneva. Kenyans in the diaspora have been granted a tax amnesty if they declare income and file tax returns, a move that analysts say could work in the reverse and fail to lure their investments. AFP photo
The Finance Minister declared a generous amnesty to the Kenyan Diaspora for any year of income ending on or before 31 December 2010. The amnesty covers taxes due, penalties and interest on condition that the income for the year 2010 is declared and returns and accounts for the same period are filed no later than 30 June 2011.
The amnesty means well, and the minister hopes it will translate into higher remittances from the diaspora. He noted that a number of Kenyans have shied away from remitting funds for investment in Kenya because of the requirement to declare income and file returns in Kenya.
The Kenyan diaspora's contribution to the Kenyan economy is well acknowledged. In my view, the government has to think long and harder how to leverage the diaspora phenomenon.
That Kenya has a large diaspora did not happen by design. The political crackdown of the 80's and severe economic decline of the 90's seem to have been the main cause. Interestingly, it is only in the last 10 years that remittances from abroad have grown tremendously.
It would appear to have been an endorsement of the new government that took over from 2003. There were no incentives whatsoever directly provided by the government. It was a natural consequence of having a more palatable government in power.
Based on the foregoing, it can then be argued that there are certain softer issues that encourage the diaspora to invest back at home. The political and economic climate must be right.
The government has to go beyond a tax amnesty in order to work out a package that would harness the enormous potential that the diaspora presents. We have to look at the Kenyan diaspora in the same way as are foreign investors. The government has gone a long way to wooing foreign investors with a raft of incentives. A tax amnesty is not a good starting point.
You see, an amnesty comes with some negative connotations. It implies, firstly, that the beneficiaries of the amnesty have been evading taxes and the government is giving them opportunity to come clean.
Secondly, and naturally, after an amnesty comes the cracking of the whip. So what happens to those who do not partake of the amnesty? Are we not causing panic with the amnesty?
In the same Budget Speech, Minister Uhuru Kenyatta averred that our VAT law is not modern and in keeping with best practice. I wonder what he thinks of our Income Tax law. Lifted directly from the EAC Income Tax Management Act of 1973, no amount of amendments will bring it in line with modern economic and business trends.
Our commercial and revenue laws have to be modernised to become relevant to present day changes in global and cross-border trade, manpower mobility, technological innovations.
Apart from the migration of the 80s and 90s, more and more Kenyans are finding employment in the rest of Africa. This has happened in two ways: either the spread of Kenyan businesses across the continent or a number of foreign multinationals that hubbed their operations in south Africa, middle east or Europe are increasingly making Kenya the hub for their Africa and even middle east operations.
This in turn means those Kenyan entities are increasingly dispatching Kenyans to those other African countries that they oversee.
The above phenomenon is good for Kenya as it helps address the perennial unemployment problem. The president is on record urging Kenyans to seek job opportunities abroad. Secondly, as Kenya becomes the corporate regional headquarters for more companies, this attracts other investments, visitors as well as enhancing the opportunity to also become a financial centre.
Kenya citizens are liable to pay taxes in Kenya if they are technically resident in Kenya. The Income tax Act has a very aggressive definition of when a Kenyan citizen is resident in Kenya for tax purposes. If one has a permanent home in Kenya, and in a particular year was present in Kenya for any period of time, then for tax purposes, that person is deemed to be resident for that full year.
Kenyan courts, in interpreting that definition have also taken a very aggressive stance. For instance, presence in Kenya would include over-flying the Kenyan airspace. One is deemed to have a permanent home in Kenya if he was born in Kenya and there is no need to demonstrate the possession or presence of a physical home.
Such an aggressive stance fails to recognise there are two types of Kenyan Diasporas. Foremost, there are Kenyans who relocated from Kenya without the intention to return. They have taken up residence and even citizenship in other countries.
Secondly, there are Kenyans who left temporarily for employment reasons – either a foreign job or a secondment to another country. Thus our tax laws need to recognise the above scenario.
Kenyans who are not "ordinarily resident" in Kenya are essentially like foreigners who come to tour Kenya. To demand that they pay taxes would be akin to asking tourists and foreign investors coming to Kenya to pay income tax.
As Kenya becomes more economical and politically mature, a number of the Kenyan diasporas have invested heavily in Kenya and are considering permanently relocating to Kenya. If they return then they will become "ordinarily resident" in Kenya and will pay their taxes.
Until then, any attempt to loop them into the tax net might be a huge disincentive to invest and return to Kenya. Clearly no one would wish to return to Kenya permanently or on short visit, if there is a risk of trouble with KRA.
Kisuu is the Regional Tax Partner for PKF Eastern Africa. The views expressed herein are personal and do not necessarily represent the firm's view.
Source: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Opinion+++Analysis/Lets+go+beyond+tax+amnesty+and+harness+diaspora+potential/-/539548/1191602/-/icfs46/-/index.html
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For Kenyan girl, tumour and trauma go in India
SUFFERING NO MORE: Kenyan girl Vincencia (17) is all smiles at a press conference at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, where she was successfully operated upon for removal of an 11-kg tumour from her liver. With her is her uncle Martin. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
Seventeen-year-old Vincenia will no longer have to grapple with sickness, caused by an abnormal growth of the abdomen, and taunts from schoolmates in her country, Kenya. She is happy to go back home, thanks to surgeons at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) here, who removed an 11-kg tumour, which bothered her for three years.
The lone child of single mother Lilian, Vincenia had been living with her in Nairobi. She was like any other lively school-going teenager, and was keen on becoming a doctor. But her mother died when she was 12. Since then, her maternal uncle and aunt, Martin and Beatrice, had become her guardians. But even as the girl was coming to grips with the loss of her mother, another problem cropped up — her abdomen started growing abnormally, hampering her physical movements and affecting studies.
Even as she faced taunts everyday from schoolmates, who ascribed her bloated abdomen to pregnancy, a routine scan diagnosed it to be a tumour. After visits to medical centres in Kenya, blood tests, scans, three biopsies and an aborted attempt at surgery, her guardians, through the help of the media, publicised her plight and mobilised funds to bring her here. A doctor at a reputed hospital in Nairobi advised them to take her to the AIG. Following her admission to the institute three weeks ago, investigations showed the presence of the large tumour in the liver. Not only that, it was occupying the entire abdomen and pushing the intestines to a corner.
On June 16, a team led by Dr. G.V. Rao conducted the surgery which lasted almost four hours. AIG chairman D. Nageshwar Reddy lauded the team for performing a "surgical miracle."
At a press conference on Thursday, Dr. Rao said the enormous size of the tumour, its vascular nature and the likely complications arising from bleeding were the main challenges. He said every possible technology was used to minimise blood loss.
Although the girl lost 13 litres of blood during the procedure, it was sucked by a Cell Saver System, cleansed and transfused back to the patient. Additionally 18 units of packed cells and 22 units of blood products were transfused to normalise the blood volume, even as an anaesthetic team closely monitored her blood pressure and cardiac output during the operation.
Vincenia, who is leaving for Nairobi via Mumbai, said she was happy to return home and would immediately go back to school.
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2148343.ece
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Mother-in-law sends worst email ever to bride: forgivable?
Heidi Withers and Freddie Bourne in happier days, before the great mother-in-law email debacle. (photo courtesy of The Telegraph)
New term: mom-zilla. We know all about temporary bridal insanity, and theunderreported groom version, but in some families, it's the parents who are seized by irrational wedding meltdowns.
Last month, 60-year-old British florist and total mom-zilla, Carolyn Bourne attacked. After her stepson's bride-to-be, Heidi Withers, was a guest in her house she had a thing or two to teach her before she entered the Bourne family.
So Bourne sent the 29-year-old a soul-crushing email. The subject line: "Your lack of manners." The bullet points for the bride, in paraphrase: her wedding is going to be tacky, she's too picky of an eater, her sense of humor sucks, and her stepson is making a dreadful choice in marrying her. And one more thing: her out-of-work parents are cheap.
When Withers received the email (Bourne sent it three times to be sure) she did what anyone would do: she forwarded it to a few friends to share in the shock. What was the alternative —respond with a 'frowny' face? But instead of simply offering advice, some anonymous friend got pro-active and forwarded Bourne's e-attack, launching a viral sensation in a matter of hours. Now everyone in the Western Hemisphere has laid eyes on Bourne's email.
In a way, it's the ultimate revenge on a mother-in-law who needed to be put in her place after such power-mongering. But it's not going to make for smooth wedding. Bourne has been labeled the mother-in-law from hell by media outlets and Withers' father Alan has fueled the fire by publicly calling Bourne "Miss fancy pants." Now parents on both sides of the couple are fueding and nobody's manners are in check. Suggestion for Heidi and Freddie, her groom: elope.
Bourne has told London's Telegraph she still plans to attend the wedding, but will maintain a "dignified silence." She may know about English etiquette but she's clueless about the cardinal rule of the Internet: never send an email you don't want the world to see. You almost have to feel bad for the lady, mom-zilla or not. That is, until you read the actual email she sent Withers. Here's an excerpt:
from: Carolyn Bourne
to: heidi withers
subject: your lack of manners
Here are a few examples of your lack of manners:
When you are a guest in another's house, you do not declare what you will and will not eat – unless you are positively allergic to something.
You do not remark that you do not have enough food.
You do not start before everyone else.
You do not take additional helpings without being invited to by your host.
When a guest in another's house, you do not lie in bed until late morning in households that rise early – you fall in line with house norms.
You should never ever insult the family you are about to join at any time and most definitely not in public. I gather you passed this off as a joke but the reaction in the pub was one of shock, not laughter.
You regularly draw attention to yourself. Perhaps you should ask yourself why. No one gets married in a castle unless they own it. It is brash, celebrity style behaviour.
I understand your parents are unable to contribute very much towards the cost of your wedding. (There is nothing wrong with that except that convention is such that one might presume they would have saved over the years for their daughters' marriages.)
If this is the case, it would be most ladylike and gracious to lower your sights and have a modest wedding as befits both your incomes.
One could be accused of thinking that Heidi Withers must be patting herself on the back for having caught a most eligible young man. I pity Freddie.
Ouch. There's no denying it's harsh, but if you've ever been in the line of fire in a wedding party, you know marriage anxieties strike darkness in the hearts of man. What do you think: Is this mom's email forgivable?
Source: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/mother-in-law-sends-worst-email-ever-to-bride-forgivable-2504517
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The woman who refused to go quietly
Photo/FILE A lady prepares her HIV medicine.
Last year, while on a field tour in Nyeri to find out how the programmes we have there were faring, I came across *Hannah, one of the beneficiaries of our programmes.
I found her helplessly lying on a makeshift bed, on a floor in which were scattered maize cobs, which seemed to have been there for a long time.
She was unable to talk, since she had lost her voice, and I had to rely on her caregiver who, because of distance, visited her only twice a week.
One of her relatives filled me in, telling me that Hannah had spent most of her life working to ensure that her poor family was well taken of.
Hannah, the firstborn in her big family, had even postponed marriage until all her siblings had completed college. Unfortunately, her fiancé was diagnosed with tuberculosis some time back, and soon after that, HIV.
Shortly afterwards, the love of Hannah's life died, leaving her heartbroken. It was during his burial that Hannah gathered courage to go for an HIV test.
The test turned out positive. Unable to handle the news, a devastated Hannah broke down and within a short time, she was too weak to work or do anything for herself.
Defeated, she packed her clothes, moved out of her rented house in Nairobi, and moved back to her rural home, where, quoting her, she would die quietly.
Soon after this, she lost her voice. By the time I visited her, she had lost so much weight that it was hard to believe she was the elegant-looking woman in the photos that one of her sisters showed me.
Frankly, I did no know what to offer Hannah. The least I could do for her was to have her transported to our Nairobi rescue centre for better care and physiotherapy.
Not that this was the silver bullet that she needed to get her life back, but I did not know what else to offer. I knew that there was so much expectation from her relatives, who hoped that somehow, I would make her situation better.
She was so wasted, I was convinced that she was staring death in the face. But to cover the shame of failure that I faced, I had her brought to Nairobi.
For the millionth time, I contemplated closing down the care programmes and focusing on something else. Something else that would indicate we were doing something, since all our efforts seem to be hitting a brick wall.
I wanted something that would never bring me face-to-face with another Hannah again.
I was traumatised by the looming prospect of losing Hannah, who was in her mid-forties and who would never enjoy the happiness of being a mother, thanks to the Aids-related complications which threatened to snuff out her life.
Anyway, the following day, Hannah was brought to our Nairobi rescue centre and, as usual, our caregivers gave her their best during the time she stayed here.
Personally, I had no hope and knew that only a miracle would bring Hannah back on her feet again. All the same, I visited the rescue centre a few days later to give Hannah some fruit juice.
I left for Sudan just as Hannah was beginning to recover, although I did not know that until much later. Finally, she left for her Nyeri home, healthy, positive, and looking forward to a bright future.
I was pleasantly surprised the other day when she submitted a request for money to start an income-generating activity. As I write this, Hannah is doing well, tending to her patch of land where all sorts of vegetables grow.
Her energy is back, and she never misses a group therapy. Hannah proved to us, and especially to me, that there is no hopeless situation.
This is the diary of Asunta Wagura, a mother of three who tested HIV-positive 24 years ago. She is the executive director of the Kenya Network of Women with Aids (KENWA).
asuntawagura@hotmail.com
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Sacking made me a millionaire
Photo/GEOFFREY RONO Farmer Sammy Tanui at his poultry shed feeding his 300 layers and collecting eggs.
When he was dismissed as a driver with a book-publishing firm nine years ago, 49-year-old Sammy Tanui thought his life had come to an end.
To make matters worse, the sacking came hot on the heels of a three-month unpaid leave which he had asked for to attend to a domestic problem.
"After the initial shock, I collected myself and with the Sh200,000 that I had saved, I put a down payment for a Toyota pick-up and ventured into the dairy business," says the father-of-three.
The business involved buying milk from farmers in Bomet and selling it to milk bars and hotels in Narok town and its environs.
The business, he says, paid well and enabled him to clear the outstanding balance for the vehicle, which he had bought on credit.
"To maximise profits, I opened a milk bar and restaurant called Carsam in Bomet town," says the businessman, adding that his wife Caroline runs the venture.
The milk business lasted two years before his licence was cancelled by the Dairy Board of Kenya on claims that he had not paid cess amounting to Sh67,000.
Even though he won the subsequent court case, he did not go back to the business. "When one door closes, God opens another. Owing to links I had made when supplying milk to hotels, I ventured into the charcoal business," says the born-again Christian, adding that the business earns him an average of Sh40,000 in profit a month, much more than he earned as a driver.
In 2008, he tried his hand at poultry farming, an avenue which he says now brings him good returns. "The 300 layers give me an average of 270 eggs a day, which translates to Sh2,000 daily or Sh75,000 a month," says Mr Tanui.
Demand for eggs in the growing town and neighbouring urban centres has been overwhelming, prompting the trader to order for an additional 300 layers from Kenchic.
So what are the challenges?
"Poultry feeds are expensive and not within the reach of many farmers. For instance, a 70kg bag of layers' marsh currently goes for Sh2,600, up from the previous price of Sh840," says Mr Tanui.
The trader-cum-farmer has also taken advantage of greenhouse technology to grow tomatoes. He now has more than 1,200 plants in his facility.
He spent Sh150,000 to construct his greenhouse and buy seeds and now earns more than Sh40,000 a month from the sale of tomatoes. His ventures bring in almost Sh200,000 a month.
Mr Tanui asks officials from the ministries of Agriculture and Livestock Development to visit farmers in order to help them acquire skills to improve their income.
Bomet district agricultural officer Josphat Kioko praised the farmer for maximising production on his small piece of land and asked other farmers to follow his example and take advantage of new technology.
Source: http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/money/Sacking+made+me+a+millionaire+/-/435440/1191424/-/6b9uioz/-/index.html
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KASS presenter collapses, dies
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 30 – A radio presenter working with KASS FM collapsed and died outside his house in Nairobi's California estate on Wednesday night, a few hours after presenting his favourite show.
Philip Rotich Kosgei, 47 popularly known to his fans as Tamo is reported to have died at about midnight.
"I relieved him in the studio. He was my best friend and colleague at work," said colleague Kipyego arap Tanui, who is also a neighbour to the deceased at California estate.
"I arrived home to find a blackout in our estate. Kosgei told me he was within the area at the shopping centre and I knew he would be home later. After a while, I was told by neighbours that he had been found dead near his house," Mr Tanui told Capital News on telephone.
"Blood was oozing from the mouth and no one knows what exactly happened. The post-mortem will reveal the cause of his death," he added.
Mr Kosgei joined the station in 2006 as a comedian and has been presenting three popular shows including Heshimu Ukuta which airs on week days between 3pm to 6pm.
"Even yesterday [Wednesday] he was in the studio presenting his show and I am the one who relieved him," Mr Tanui said.
Mr Kosgei who was known to his friends as Tamo also hosted Twolyot, a family programme which airs on Tuesdays 10pm-midnight and Tigityotab Bambaniat a programme to hook up couples on Thursdays 10pm -midnight.
"The fellow was too humorous, and he was fine when I saw him at work yesterday (Wednesday). But now he has left us," another colleague added.
Mr Kosgei leaves behind a widow Margaret and three children.
Capital News sends condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at KASS FM.
Source: http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/KASS-presenter-collapses,-dies-13411.html#ixzz1QlNCSUD8
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Uhuru hits out at tax show offs
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 30 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday hit out at leaders whom he accuses of politicising the constitutional requirement for all Kenyans including Members of Parliament to pay taxes.
In a statement where he appeared to defend MPs who do not have the finances to clear their tax arrears, Mr Kenyatta said the new Constitution had caught the lawmakers mid-stream.
"It is morally wrong for those who have the ability to comply to make a public spectacle and paint negatively other Members of Parliament who may be willing to comply but are unable to immediately do so in a lumpsum payment," he explained. (Tax arrears are estimated at Sh2 million for MPs)."
He said tax compliance is a constitutional issue that goes beyond any individual's position.
"Over the past few days, I have received numerous messages both directly and through my Facebook and Twitter accounts by Kenyans asking me whether or not I have paid taxes. In this regard, I would like to clearly state the following. Tax compliance is a constitutional, moral and developmental issue that goes beyond any one individual's personal position, notwithstanding the fact that some may want to make a public declaration of their paying," he said.
Mr Kenyatta says millions of Kenyans from all walks of life quietly pay their taxes regularly as it is an obligation for all Kenyans to do so.
"Payment of taxes and indeed the fulfilment of several other obligations under this new Constitution should not degenerate into a political competition but should be regarded as a moral and civic duty of all Kenyans. As we go through this transitional process, this is one amongst many hurdles that we as Kenyans will have to overcome. In the spirit of a new Kenya, let us overcome these hurdles together, as opposed to against one another," he said.
The deputy premier states that there's nothing special about any one category of Kenyans fulfilling their civic duties, as the law is very clear on the taxation requirements placed on all citizens.
"The Constitution is also very clear on the taxation requirements that have been placed on all citizens including myself. The consequences of non-compliance are equally well stipulated within our laws. Ultimately, if there are Kenyans who haven't fulfilled these obligations, it will come to light. However, in as much as this debate is healthy for the country, it should not be conducted on the basis of who has or hasn't paid but rather on the principle of the matter itself," he said.
The statement comes days after Prime Minister Raila Odinga caused a stir at the Kenya Revenue Authority's Times Tower offices on Monday, when he joined the queues to remit his tax arrears.
The Prime Minister queued with other taxpayers and filled out the requisite forms to pay Sh3,392,344 owed to the taxman.
Mr Odinga, who paid arrears based on calculations by the accounts departments in the Office of the Prime Minister and Parliament, said he did so because it was required by the Constitution.
Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka also announced that he would hand in his payments to the Kenya Revenue Authority on Thursday afternoon. Other leaders who have so far cleared their arrears include Assistant Minister Margaret Wanjiru and MPs Gideon Mbuvi (Makadara) and Mutava Musyimi (Gachoka).
They joined Peter Kenneth (Gatanga) and Kangundo's Johnson Muthama who have been remitting their taxes since 2008.
A section of MPs are however adamant that they will not comply with constitutional requirement: "I am not running for presidency, so I will not pay," said one MP.
Source: http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/Uhuru-hits-out-at-tax-show-offs-13413.html#ixzz1QlME7arV
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Aid group: Hundreds of children fleeing drought arrive in Kenya daily
Nearly 1,300 people, including children, are arriving daily at the Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.
(CNN) — More than 800 Somali children are arriving at crowded refugee camps in Kenya daily after walking for days to escape a prolonged drought, an aid group said this week.
About 10 million people are at risk of starvation as the Horn of Africa region faces the worst drought in 60 years, according to the United Nations.
The drought has left thousands of children in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda malnourished, and millions others in danger, Save the Children said.
Nearly 1,300 people, including children, are arriving daily at the Dadaab refugee camps in northeastern Kenya, according to Save the Children.
"Children have made long journeys in terrifying conditions, often losing their families along the way and arriving at the camps in desperate need of security, health care and a normal life," said Catherine Fitzgibbon, program director of Save the Children in Kenya.
The influx of refugees in the Dadaab area has worsened conditions in a camp already battling limited resources. Dadaab, which was built for 90,000 people, is home to more than 350,000 refugees.
"Drought has forced children out of school as both human and livestock diseases spread," the United Nations said in a statement. "Competition for the meager resources is causing tensions among communities."
Conflict in Somalia is adding to the problem as government forces battle militants in the capital of Mogadishu.
The clashes between the two sides have made it hard for aid groups to access the hardest-hit areas.
"It is essential that we move quickly to break the destructive cycle of drought and hunger that forces farmers to sell their means of production as part of their survival strategy," said Josette Sheeran, the executive director of the World Food Programme.
Aid groups said the combined problems of drought and conflict have sent food prices skyrocketing.
"In Somalia, if we are not able to respond rapidly and effectively to it, there will be many more lives lost," said Mark Bowden, a U.N. humanitarian coordinator in the nation.
Food prices have gone up by 270% in some areas since last year, Bowden said.
Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/06/30/africa.drought/
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Investors flock to Isiolo as Vision upgrade looms
Merti-Isiolo road. Investors are taking positions to gain from the projects planned for Isiolo town under the Vision 2030 development blueprint, with the rehabilitation of the airstrip attracting developers for residential and leisure facilities. File
Investors are taking positions to gain from the projects planned for Isiolo town under the Vision 2030 development blueprint, with the rehabilitation of the airstrip attracting developers for residential and leisure facilities.
Vision 2030 board member Peter Gakunu said ample land in Isiolo and Nyambene towns had attracted proposals for establishment of resort centres by private developers.
"As the rehabilitation of the Airport progresses, investors are angling themselves to erect houses and hotels as well as other recreation facilities," he said.
So intense is the land speculation in the area that within two years a quarter piece of land has jumped from Sh15, 000 to Sh150, 000.
The opening up of the area, which is earmarked to be a resort city in the Las Vegas mould under the Vision 2030, will enhance other sectors such as agriculture, banking, housing and art work. The resort centre will be complete with casinos, international filming facilities and all the trappings of lavish living money can buy. The upgrading work on the airstrip involves expansion of the runway, building of taxiways, aprons, passenger terminus and cargo terminus.
Other amenities include parking areas, a fire station, meteorological centre, hangar, control tower and staff quarters. The airport is expected to be fully operational by March next year. It is being built by Kundan Singh Construction at a cost of Sh610 million.
Vision 2030 has identified Isiolo as a gateway to realising economic fortunes for the arid northern Kenya.
Isiolo is part of the northern tourism circuit and is centrally placed between some major parks, which include Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Shaba Game Reserve, Kora National Park, Mwingi National Reserve and the Bisanadi National reserve.
To the north of Isiolo are the Marsabit National Reserve and Sibiloi National Park.
Currently, the town has very few tourism facilities which include the Sarova Shaba located in the Shaba Game Reserve and Buffalo Springs lodges located in the Samburu National Reserve.
Building of the 501km Isiolo-Moyale highway, which links Kenya to Ethiopia is currently ongoing with 136km from Isiolo to Merelle so far complete. Also in the radar is building of a railway line, pipeline and highway linking Kenya and Juba in Southern Sudan.
Once complete, the airport is expected to link Isiolo town to Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu. It is also expected to decongest Wilson airport by moving the miraa (Khat) trade aircraft to Isiolo.
The 1.4 kilometre runway will handle heavy commercial aircraft with a load weight of up to 66 tonnes.
The government is yet to compensate 400 families that were displaced by the Airstrip rehabilitation project despite making a promise of Sh200 million to them.
Some of the land has fallen prey to speculators, who have subdivided it and sold to unsuspecting investors.
Source: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/-/539552/1190886/-/65v57dz/-/index.html
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Iteere: Mwau bodyguards lied to police
The aides of Kilome MP Harun Mwau are likely to face a charge of giving false information to police.
This is the recommendation of Police Commissioner Mathew Iteere after investigations into the gun attack on Mr Mwau's car.
Mr Iteere said it was clear that "the said motor vehicle was not shot at at the said place because there were no empty cartridges at the scene of the purported shooting".
He also said that the impressions made by the bullets on the body of the MP's car were "consistent with those made on a stationary vehicle and not a moving one".
The legislator's guard and driver had claimed that the vehicle was shot at by unknown gunmen on City Hall Way as they drove to pick up Mr Mwau at the Intercontinental Hotel on Thursday night.
They told the police that a car overtook the MPs' Range Rover near the Garden Square restaurant and its occupants fired six shots shattering the driver's side window but they escaped unhurt.
"It is impossible for the occupants of the motor vehicle to have escaped without injuries if at all they were inside the motor vehicle at the time," said the Police Commissioner.
Mr Iteere told a news conference at Vigilance House, Nairobi Wednesday that the issue rests with the Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko, who will decide whether to prosecute.
"In view of the above, I have directed that the file be forwarded to the DPP with a recommendation that the two individuals be charged in court for the offence of giving false information," said Mr Iteere.
Source: http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Mwau+aides+could+face+false+information+charge/-/1064/1191216/-/v923lg/-/index.html
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Ahead of our annual Elizabeth Roller Bottimore lecture, we asked our two speakers - Dr. Edward Ayers and Dr. Gary Gallagher - to answer two questions. The lecture is currently sold out, but you can sign up for the waiting list now.
Have the intense public discussion about the Civil War in the wake of Charleston and Charlottesville affected your own approaches to the study of the Civil War?
To further the American Civil War Museum's mission to explore the Civil War from multiple perspectives, the Andrew W. Mellon team is traveling around the world! Our second Mellon project uses a Confederate story to explore the global stakes of the American Civil War. I would like to introduce you to Southern Ambitions: War For the Future.
One valley. Two towns, one Northern the other Southern. Their people had much in common: family ties, religious views, the soil they worked. Only one thing separated them: slavery.
Join us October 26 as we present a dramatization of Ed Ayers' new book, "The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America." Co-written by award-winning historians Abigail Schumann and Sheila Arnold Jones, this presentation highlights the voices of diverse people and their reactions to war, its aftermath, emancipation, and freedom.
As interpreters, we often receive questions and comments from visitors about our work. Sometimes visitors want to know how we keep from being bored. "You say the same thing over and over each day; don't you get bored?" is a common question.
In 1988 the White House of the Confederacy opened to the public for tours after a 12-year restoration. In preparing for public tours, staff had to decide how best to guide visitors through two floors of the house. Much thought went into making those decisions, and for almost 30 years, tours of the White House of the Confederacy have followed the same path.
Historian William C. "Jack" Davis will introduce his latest book, "Inventing Loreta Valesquez: Confederate Soldier Impersonator, Media Celebrity and Con Artist," Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum of the Confederacy - Appomattox. Following his presentation, he will be available to sign copies of the book.
Each Friday, we plan to share an entry from the Greenback America Tumblr blog, which is run by the team creating a special exhibit for our new Museum building at Historic Tredegar. Guest Curator Chris Graham introduces the project in this first post.


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'Gleason' is a true window into life with ALS
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Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason appears with his son, Rivers, and wife, Michel, in a scene from the documentary "Gleason."
By Katie Walsh | Orange County Register
The word "hero" gets thrown around a lot, and it's a title that Steve Gleason first earned during the first football game back in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. The New Orleans Saints safety blocked a punt and became a symbol of renewed hope for the broken city, and effectively cemented his status as a New Orleans sports hero. But as we see in the documentary "Gleason," it's the way he's tackled what's come after that establishes his place in history.
In 2011, three years after his retirement from the NFL, Steve was diagnosed with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's disease. Six weeks later, he and his wife, Michel, discovered she was pregnant with their first child, and Steve began making videos, hoping to pass on his own life lessons, beliefs, personality and sense of self before the disease robbed him of his ability to do so. These videos are the source of inspiration for "Gleason," directed by Clay Tweel, which blends the video diaries and documentary footage into a remarkable, heartrending portrait that showcases the triumph of the human spirit at its most raw.
Steve isn't alone in this journey, and Michel emerges as a star, an uncensored, free-spirited woman who matches her husband's lust for life, as carefree newlyweds and through the toughest moments of his illness. The family is incredibly open with Tweel, allowing him to capture the most intimate of moments, from the embarrassing to the heartbreaking.
The diagnosis and physical deterioration inspire a tremendous amount of soul-searching in Steve, who confronts his own mortality while learning to adapt to his lessening abilities. He struggles with his father, a well-meaning, if goofy man, who found God through a 12-step program. Steve's faith is uniquely personal, and the film captures some remarkable moments as the men grapple with each other about what might "save" him.
"Gleason" charts Steve's physical evolution, as well as his new purpose in life as an activist and philanthropist. He gains a new voice, as his Team Gleason foundation helps ALS patients improve their quality of life with gear and technology, as well as memorable once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Steve Gleason Act is even written into law to ensure that ALS patients are able to receive the necessary equipment and devices they need through Medicare.
A few years ago, the viral Ice Bucket Challenge brought awareness and fundraising to ALS, but "Gleason" offers up a true window into the everyday realities of the disease. With this intimately honest perspective on ALS, it makes all those ice buckets worth it – especially since those funds helped scientists zero in on the gene that causes the disease.
Activism aside, "Gleason" is profoundly personal, telling the story of just one family living through extraordinary circumstances. It might be different, but Steve is the same person – a loving dad to his son, Rivers; a husband who cries, laughs and faces every challenge with his wife.
It's ultimately a story about fathers and sons. Steve's goal of passing on the best parts of himself is what every father tries to do. Though the stakes might seem higher than most, it's through this challenge that his son experiences the best parts of his dad – his grace, humor, spirit and dedication to helping others that is brought to the fore while taking on this disease.
Katie Walsh

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'Shocking' Breaking Bad characters to appear in second season of prequel Better Call Saul
Could this be the return of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul?
Friday, 12th February 2016 at 3:20 pm
Breaking Bad fans are going to find plenty to love in prequel Better Call Saul's second season, because according to star Bob Odenkirk we're going to be seeing even more crossover with the drug-empire parent series.
Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Odenkirk revealed that after a few cameos and larger roles for Breaking Bad mainstays in season one of his spin-off (including Jonathan Banks' fixer Mike Ehrmantraut and Raymond Cruz's crazed gangster Tuco Salamanca) yet more characters are set to return this year to join forces with sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman – and they might not be the ones we expect.
"There are characters from Breaking Bad that come back in this season," Odenkirk told us, "and they are gonna make you so happy and shock you. It's just really fun."
Odenkirk wouldn't be drawn on who these returning characters will be, but fans will be hopeful they could include Breaking Bad leads Bryan Cranston (who directed an episode of Better Call Saul's first series) and Aaron Paul, both of whom have been rumoured to be making cameos in the prequel series since it was first announced.
Bob Odenkirk's Saul Goodman with Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) in Breaking Bad
However, series co-creator Vince Gilligan (who also created Breaking Bad) has previously poured water on the idea, telling the New York Daily News last year that while he'd love to see the characters reappear it won't happen in season two and will only come "when it is most organic and fitting to the storytelling".
Oh well – until then, Odenkirk says we have plenty to enjoy with the upcoming run of episodes.
"There's more story in season 2," he said. "There are more plates spinning and that's fun too. The tempo's a little faster.
"We're not that well established so we can kind of find ourselves still while we are hopefully living by our standards.
"What we've done so far doesn't dictate anything in the future. So you know we have a lot of leeway too."
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Tell kids to bring home candy before eating it, and inspect all treats; if in doubt, throw it out!
Equip your door with either a dead-bolt lock with a one-inch throw, or a heavy duty drop-bolt lock. The lock should also have a highly pick-resistant cylinder protected by a guard plate. Do not use a dual cylinder lock in a residence.
Consider the purchase of an electronic security system that is monitored on a 24-hours basis by a local, UL-approved central monitoring station. This type of system affords you the best protection. If an emergency should occur, the authorities would be dispatched for you. The same system can be used to summon medical assistance.
Install a wide-angle peephole to get a fuller view of the outside area. Never open the door until you are sure of your visitor's identity.
Do not leave a house key under a mat, in the mailbox, or in any other "hiding area" near the door. If your house keys have been stolen or lost, replace your lock cylinders immediately.
If you should return home to find your door open or tampered with, do not enter. Go immediately to a trusted neighbor and notify the police.
If you are awakened at night by an intruder, try not to panic. Lie still and, at first opportunity, call the police.
When leaving for an extended period of time, ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your mail and papers.
Never leave unused or unwanted medications in your house; doing so can result in poisoning or prescription drug abuse. Nor should you flush them, as they may get into our water supply. Instead, see this flyer for instructions on how to safely dispose of old medication. Inside you will also find the locations of several medication drop boxes throughougt Trumbull County where you can simply leave unwanted meds.
Use the buddy system; travel and shop with companions whenever possible, both during the day and at night. There is greater safety in numbers.
Do not carry large sums of money in your purse or wallet. Place money, credit cards, identification, and keys in the inside pockets of your clothing. If you carry a purse, carry it close to your body. Don't wrap the strap around your wrist or shoulder. In the theater or when dining, keep your purse on your lap. Do not place it on the floor, on another seat or on the back of a chair. If your purse is snatched, let it go. Do not fight for it! Anything that is worth fighting for shouldn't be in there in the first place.
If you drive, be sure that your car is properly maintained. Keep your gas tank filled and your doors locked. Park in well-lit areas. You should note the aisle number when parking in larger sized lots. Always check under your vehicle and in the back seat before entering.
"Con artists" are smooth-talking criminals who try to separate you from your money through trickery and deceit. They can be men or women who work alone, in pairs, or in groups. They may stop you on the street, call on the phone, or ring your doorbell pretending to be repair people, building inspectors, bank examiners or any other service person. There are many different kinds of confidence games.
To avoid becoming a victim, be suspicious of friendly strangers who offer goods or services at low rates; beware of friendly strangers who tell you they have found money and want to share it with you; be suspicious of telephone calls from someone claiming to be a bank official asking you to withdraw money from your account for any reason – banks communicate all business transactions in writing; do not hesitate to notify the police of any suspicious circumstances; be alert for schemes that involve removing your savings or other valuables from safekeeping and turning them over to somebody else.


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Pa. bill would change rules for real estate
JESSICA D. MATTHEWS,Pocono Record Writer
A controversial bill before state lawmakers that allows real estate agents to represent both buyers and sellers simultaneously is getting mixed reviews in the Poconos.
The bill, which was recently passed by the state House of Representatives, tightens state law to make it comply with a 1968 Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. That ruling says that a "dual agency" — the same real estate agent representing the buyer and seller of the same house — is legal, but only if both parties agree.
Despite the 30-year-old court ruling, there has never been a state law addressing the details of the practice of dual agency, and many real estate agencies steered clear of the practice. Current law does not require agents to explain the various roles they may fulfill.
The bill, now before the state Senate, details what a dual agent must do so consumers will know what to expect, said state Rep. Joe Battisto (D-Monroe). The Senate is expected to vote on the bill in the fall.
"Historically, real estate agents have represented the seller," said Battisto, who supports the bill. "People don't realize that. This bill increases communication and protects consumers."
Besides a long list of conditions real estate agents must meet to practice dual agency, the bill also protects consumers by letting them pick a designated agent, he said.
A designated agent would be an agent from the real estate agency who is not directly involved with either the seller or buyer. The designated agent would be called in to represent one of the parties, usually the buyer, he explained.
"Only a few states have that in law," Battisto said. "Dual agency sounds controversial, but it really isn't."
The bill also allows for transaction brokers, who would receive information from both buyer and seller and put the deal together.
Concerns among consumer protection groups statewide and some real estate agencies have emerged over the bill.
A coalition of consumer groups headed
by activist Ralph Nader — called The Institute for Civic Renewal in Washington D.C. — says dual agency will strip legal protections for people buying homes and could create a conflict of interest among real estate agents, especially if the dual representation is not clearly explained.
They compare dual agents to an attorney representing both a plaintiff and defendant. They also predict more agents will become dual agents if the practice is fully described by state law, shrinking the pool of agents who represent buyers.
"I think it could be deceptive if people don't have the knowledge up front of what it's all about," said Richard Torregrossa, a 17-year real estate agent at RE/MAX of the Poconos. "It doesn't protect the consumer if nothing is explained."
However, most area real estate agents and real estate associations statewide support the bill as protecting consumers and say the bill is widely misunderstood.
"It tightens up the law," said Barbara Samet, president of the Pocono Mountain Board of Realtors.
The board has not taken an official position on the bill.
Samet said the practice of dual agency is not that common in the Poconos. However, most agencies that do it have both parties sign a standardized contract that is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, which supports the bill.
"Buyers and sellers meet at all stages to be aware and understand it," she said.
The public perception that real estate agencies involved in the practice might reveal confidential information is erroneous, she said.
"It says in the contract form that you can never disclose confidential information," Samet said. "There's no such thing as confidentiality when it comes to the physical aspects of a house. You can't lie and say there's no water in the basement when there is water in the basement in the year."
However, agents do not reveal what Samet calls the "M&Ms" of the business: Money and motive.
"You can't discuss or reveal anyone's motivation or their top dollar or bottom line," she said.
Agents who reveal confidential information to sellers or buyers risk losing their licenses, Battisto said.
Vicki Gainer, owner of Coldwell Banker Phyllis Rubin Real Estate, said her agency practices dual agency but only with the written consent of both parties. Coldwell Banker has offices throughout Monroe County.
"It's important buyers and sellers understand who represents them and what the situation is," she said. "Things are clearer and more defined (under the bill). It increases communication. When communication is increased, it can only be a good thing for consumers. Clear communication helps people make better decisions and takes out a lot of the fears of a transaction. Each party knows what to expect."


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Q: "explicit" для конструкторов копирования и перемещения Надо ли (и если да, то в каких случаях) указывать конструкторы копирования и перемещения как explicit? Видел такое в коде и не совсем понял. Где ненужное неявное преобразование, которое explicit помогает нам избежать?

A: Ответ на этот вопрос прост: explicit нужен там, где он нужен, а где не нужен — там не нужен. Есть распространённый совет, что все конструкторы, что принимают один аргумент должны быть помечены explicit, во избежание случайного создания объектов класса там, где их создание не очевидно. К примеру, есть у нас функция void someFun(const std::shared_ptr<int[]>&) и мы, совершенно случайно, используем её так:
int* array = new int[55];
someFun(array);
delete[] array;

Если бы конструктор std::shared_ptr не был explicit, то код бы успешно скомпилировался и на третьей строчке мы бы получили неопределённое поведение. Но т.к. конструктор std::shared_ptr помечен как explicit мы не получим такую ситуацию случайно. Таким образом, explicit призван исключить случайные ошибки.
Что касается explicit конструктора копирования: ни разу не видел такого и не могу придумать, зачем такой может быть нужен. Если мы хотим запретить копирование, то нужно удалить его вообще, если не хотим, то зачем вставлять палки в колёса разрешая лишь узкий набор синтаксических вариантов, используя которые можно будет скопировать объект?
В качестве примера можно привести следующий код:
#include <iostream>
#include <string>

using namespace std;

class MeClass
{
public:
    MeClass(size_t idx, const string& tag = "") :
        m_Idx{idx},
        m_Tag{tag}
    {
    }
    MeClass(const MeClass& rhs):
        m_Idx{rhs.m_Idx},
        m_Tag{rhs.m_Tag}
    {
    }
private:
    size_t m_Idx;
    string m_Tag;
};

MeClass explicitReturn()
{
    // Явный вызов конструктора
    // Неявный вызов конструктора копирования
    // move нужен исключительно для исключения C++17 RVO
    return move(MeClass{2, "meTag"});
}

MeClass implicitReturn()
{
    // Неявный вызов конструктора
    // Неявный вызов конструктора копирования (до C++17)
    return {3, "meaTag"};
}

void funForFun(const MeClass& me)
{

}

int main()
{
    // Явный вызов конструктора
    MeClass me1{1};
    // Неявный вызов конструктора
    MeClass me2 = 2;
    // Неявный вызов конструктора копирования
    auto me3 = me1;
    // Явный вызов конструктора копирования
    auto me4{me1};
    // Неявный вызов конструктора
    funForFun(2);
    funForFun({3});
    // Явный вызов конструктора
    funForFun(me1);
};

Если пометить в коде конструктор как explicit, то перестанут работать примеры, где указано явное его использование. То же самое с конструктором копирования.

A: Ключевое слово explict позволит избежать случайного преобразования типов, которое может привести к неявным ошибкам.
Например: У вас есть класс с конструктором MyString(int size), который создает строку размером size. Также есть метод print(const MyString&), при вызове print(3) ты можешь ожидать вызов print("3"), а на самом деле получишь пустую строку из 3 символов.
Хороший и развернутый ответ можно найти тут.

A: Объявление копирующего конструктора как explicit помогает избежать срезки по ошибке, хотя запрещает все передачи параметров текущего типа по значению.
Подробнее об этом написано в книге Саттера и Александреску "Стандарты программирования на C++" под 54 пунктом.

A: Если у Вас будут в дальнейшем определены или явно удалены операторы копирования и перемещения, то в этом нет никакой обходимости.

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I am a father and husband first. I am a software developer who just loves to build things. I also play football, hockey, and tennis whenever I get a chance.
For the purpose of this website, I'll focus on my software interests for now.
I have been doing quite a bit of development in Codename One over the past couple of years. It is a wonderful framework for developing cross-platform mobile apps in Java. I especially like the fact that it provides native access to the device so that I am not limited in any way, like I am with HTML5 toolkits. I also like the fact that it is Java and that its API design is influenced by Swing. This made it a very intuitive platform to start working with.
I am co-founder of Web Lite Translation Corp, which specializes in website internationalization services. The basis for this company was SWeTE (Simple Website Translation Engine), an open source tool for translating dynamic websites. As I am still actively developing SWeTE, I have a keen interest in i18n and l10n, and software internationalization in general.
I haven't don't a lot of data visualization in the past, but I have been dealing with databases for quite some time. I intend to start making more use of tools like D3 and Neo4J to start creating new and exciting ways for my users to access their data.
I really like working with JVM, and I have always like Java as a language. It is very fast (contrary to popular uninformed opinions on the net), and it makes it easy to grow projects to arbitrary size without them becoming unmanageable. I also like the fact that it is cross-platform by design – I hate having to write the same thing twice!
I just discovered Mirah a few months ago, but I quickly fell in love with it. I was searching for a language that would compile to Java but did not sacrifice performance. The particular use case was to provide a less-verbose syntax for writing Codename One apps (don't get me wrong, I love java … in some cases I just want to use a language that is lighter on the ceremony). I looked at Groovy, Scala, and many other languages, but all of them introduced new runtime dependencies (i.e. you had to include another JAR file in your classpath). This bloats the size of the executable and, in Codename One's case it was a show stopper since Codename One only supports a subset of the JavaSE class libraries, and the dependent would be a lot of work to convert.
Mirah answered the call. The more I use it, the more I love it. The first thing I did was to develop a Netbeans Module so that I can start sprinking mirah into my existing Java projects. I plan to start doing as much development in Mirah as possible going forward. This shouldn't be hard since it can be included in any existing Java project – so you can still use all of the existing Java libraries, and your java libraries can use your Mirah code (they wouldn't even know it's Mirah…).
I would be remiss to not include Xataface as one of my interests. I created Xataface in 2005 to help eliminate the repetitive tasks involved in developing database applications. I wanted to create a "Filemaker" like experience using PHP and MySQL, and my users didn't have all year to wait for me to develop databases for them. So Xataface was born. Since then it has grown by leaps and bounds. It is now at version 2.1 and has been downloaded off Sourceforge hundreds of thousands of times.
Xataface Tips Blog – A blog I write with Xataface tutorials and tips.


Size: 9 1/4" long, 4 3/4" wide and 3 1/2" high.
This ale bowl revisits the form of an ale bowl I created several years ago but with different ornamentation and stronger colors. I made this one in January. In the dead of winter. A bird might wonder if there would ever again be green grass and seeds to find as the snow was getting ever deeper and the sun's power was throttled down.
Honey colored, water based stained and oiled basswood Acanthus carving mounted on a dark maroon acrylic painted background.
Panel can hang either horisontal or vertical.
Basswood with a aniline dye stain and a Danish oil finish.
13 1/2" Long, 8" wide and 7 1/4" high.
The rooster image is quite common in traditional Nordic culture and offers many diverse meanings. Over the years I have created a number of rooster and hen chicken ale bowl forms. This is my latest original creation in that continued series. This one is fairly large and builds on what I have done before in part with influences from recent inspiration from travels to Scandinavia.
37 3/4" long, 6" deep and 13" high. Butternut wood. The shelf itself has two grooves on top for plates.
Basswood with aniline dye stain and danish oil finish.
11 1/2" Long, 5 3/4" Wide and 4 7/8" high.
It is no secret that Fjord horses play a big role in my life here on our farm. We keep currently 10 Fjord horses. I work with them on a daily basis, feeding, training and from time to time showing and competing.
This Fjord ale bowl was started in mid-summer 2017 and finish in early winter 2018. Many ale bowls made in Norway during the 18th and 19th centuries sported small heads in proportion to the body. The neck can be proudly arched reminiscent of a strong breeding stallion representing fertility and productivity. The tail full and flowing. The acanthus leafage design on this ale bow is a departure from the acanthus I have designed in the past.
Though it took several months for me to work through the artistic process, in the end I am pleased with the result.
Candle holder by Else Bigton.
36 1/4" long, 5 3/4" deep and 7 1/4" high.
13" Long, 5 3/4" High and 5" Wide.
12 1/2" long, 7" wide and 3 3/4" high.
Size: 12" long, 3 3/4" high and 5" wide.
I enjoy hunting pheasants with my two setters Penny and Tia. The form for this ale bowl developed rather organically. I didn't set out to make a pheasant- like ale bowl. Once the form presented itself I did my best to follow through on the theme. I found the process very enjoyable. My mind wondered to the prairies of South Dakota west of the Missouri. I am pleased with the result and I expect to explore making another pheasant ale bowl some day.
Dragon Panel by Phillip Odden.
Size: 41 1/2"H x 20 3/4"W x 1"
This ale bowl is one of the latest in a series of Dragon ale bowl forms that I have designed and made over the past 30 years. Clearly I was thinking of Viking ships when I drew and shaped this form. On our 2017 tour to Norway we visited the site at Nordfjordeid where they are reconstructing the Myklebust Viking ship which is the largest Viking ship to be reconstructed.
As usual I drew the design directly on a chunk of dry basswood. The prominent and proud high head and flowing tail tucked under are apparent. I formed the ale bowl with my hand tools and then drew the ornamentation drawing on images from the Stave Church period in Norway.
I liked the red over near black back ground with yellow and green accents this time.
This ale bowl has been on display at the 20th anniversary craft show for the North House Folk School in Grand Marias, Minnesota.
This box is a traditional Norwegian piece and have wrought iron imported from Norway.
Basswood with an aniline dye stain and Danish oil finish.
Size 16" x 16" x 7"
25 1/2" long, 19" wide and 16 1/2" high.
Basswood with acrylic painted background and aniline dye stain and Danish oil on the carving.
Larger size: 34 1/2" high, 22" wide, Seat depth 19", seat hight 17 1/2"
Basswood, larger size chair with arm rests.
34" high x 21 " wide seat height 18"
This is a fairly large and comfortable kubbestol with arm rests. The blank was naturally seasoned for three years after being formed from a basswood log that I harvested close to our farm. My goal was to make a very comfortable kubbestol with arm rests. I chose to design a free flowing pattern with dragons drawing on influences from several historical periods. I used elements reminiscent of the Urnes style c. 1050 on the back as well as elements from later Stave Church ornamentation.
In this view you can see the two Urnes style figures in the upper back. The design in the front of the upper back is loosely inspired by the World Tree or Yggdrasil. I worked the seat with my tools to give it a comfortable anatomic and inviting form. The kubbestol is finished with a rich brown aniline dye covered with several coats of Danish Oil. Over time ( a year or two ) the dye and oil finish will mature and with use there will develop a rich natural patina.
The overall form of this kubbestol has to do with the period of Norwegian Arts and Crafts and the long and lazy line. The band at the middle of the kubbestol is also quite traditional. The geometric decoration for this band is much like the one I saw on our 2017 Odden's Rural Life Tour on a kubbestol at Troldhaugen in Bergen. The home of composer Edvard Grieg.
It's time to sell our priced Spider Phaeton pictured here. This vehicle has served us well and is a pleasure to drive and shows off our horses nicely. We had it built in 2007 to our specifications by a Mennonite carriage maker. It comes with two poles. One is fitted with a crab and the other requires a neck yoke.
It comes with a set of shaves for driving a single horse. It comes with a grooms seat or the groom can sit beside the driver. This is a fairly light but extremely stable vehicle and it is equipped with rear brakes. It is in very good condition and has never been in a wreck. As you can see it is comfortable and roomy enough for two full sized people. I have won several championships at Pleasure Driving shows and at Combined Driving Events with this vehicle.
It is time for us to find a new look with a different vehicle. So we are offering this one for sale.
The price for the Phaethon with two poles, set of single shaves and the groom seat is $3800. The hand carved trunk and carved and painted ornamentation designed for the vehicle is $800. So the entire package would cost $4600. The vehicle can be purchased with or without the carving.


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Yolande-Louise de Savoie, née le  à Turin et morte à l'âge de douze ans le , est une princesse de la maison de Savoie, faite duchesse par mariage avec son cousin, Philibert II de Savoie.

Biographie

Jeunesse
Yolande-Louise est la fille du duc  et de Blanche de Montferrat (1472 † 1519). Elle naît à Turin le  et elle est baptisée dans la cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste le 29 du même mois.

Elle a pour parrains et marraines Ludovic Sforza (duc de Milan), Marija Branković (fille de Stefan Branković, roi de Serbie, et marquise de Montferrat par son mariage avec ), ainsi qu'Urbain Bonivard (évêque de Verceil), Jean de Compey (évêque de Tarentaise), Antoine Champion (chancelier de Savoie, évêque de Mondovi), l'abbé de Caseneuve et la future bienheureuse Paola Gambara Costa.

Mariage
Elle épouse à neuf ans, le , son cousin Philibert, qui a seize ans, comte de Bresse. Ce dernier devient le  duc de Savoie.

Mort
Yolande-Louise de Savoie meurt le , à Genève.

En tant que membre de la Maison de Savoie (à double titre, par sa naissance et par son mariage), son corps est inhumé dans la nécropole dynastique de l'abbaye d'Hautecombe. Elle et son oncle (au deuxième degré) Louis de Savoie, tous deux morts adolescents, sont les deux dernières personnalités politiques.

Suivant une source isolée, elle ne serait pas enterrée à Hautecombe, mais dans l'église Saint-François-de-Sales à Genève.

Postérité littéraire
En 2005, Maud Stricane écrit un roman historique sur Yolande-Louise, L'Oubliée de Hautecombe (). Yolande-Louise y est appelée Aloïsia.

Ascendance

Notes et références

Annexes

Articles connexes
 Maison de Savoie
 Comté de Savoie
 Histoire de la Savoie au Moyen Âge

Liens externes

 Dossiers sur le site des Archives départementales de la Savoie et de la Haute-Savoie - Sabaudia.org
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Maison de Savoie
Duchesse de Savoie au XVe siècle
Princesse de Piémont
Naissance en juillet 1487
Décès en septembre 1499
Personnalité inhumée dans l'abbaye d'Hautecombe
Décès à 12 ans

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Career Programs Atlanta Georgia 31197
If you're a mother of two and working a part-time occupation, finding the time to train for a better spending, a more demanding career can seem near impossible. But career training programs throughout the state are starting to realize that providing support solutions which help girls and families, like child care and emergency cash aid, will assist them graduate more folks.
That's according to a different study by the Institute for Women's Coverage Investigation, which interviewed 168 workforce system administrators in 41 states and additionally the DC. Most of the participants said issues like childcare, fiscal constraints too as mental health problems lead to keeping students from getting certifications.
{"Anecdotally in the region, there was definitely a sense that supporting services are being reported on and wanted," states Cynthia Hess, an associate director of re Search in the IWPC. "But perhaps not plenty of investigation has been completed to see which supports make the finest difference."
At least, until now. Hess and her co-workers found that procuring steady child treatment while investing some time away from kids to analyze proved to be a common struggle for women who left these strategies. Sixty-five percent of system administrators emphasized it, as compared to only 38 % saying that variable led males to fall from their varieties.
Struggle with the dayjob in addition to other day-to-day scheduling problems also had a greater effect on girls than men. Fifty-two percent of survey respondents reported that not having enough time to dedicate to instruction affected women pupils, as compared to 38 percent reporting exactly the same impact on men.|"Anecdotally in the area, there was certainly a sense that supporting services are being reported on and desired," says Cynthia Hess, an associate director of re Search in the IWPC. "But perhaps not plenty of research was completed to see which supports make the finest difference."
Organizations that had partnerships in this way, or adequate capital to provide these types of solutions on their own, found greater student completion prices. Two-thirds of the plan administrators detected pupils graduate in a rate of 80-per cent, while those who said they weren't meeting their students' wants discovered speeds as little as 30 %.| Organizations that had partnerships similar to this, or sufficient financing to provide such services independently, discovered greater student completion rates. Two thirds of these program administrators observed pupils graduate in a pace of 80-percent, while those who stated they weren't filling their students' needs found speeds as little as 30 %.
Programs at community and technical colleges were less prone to provide a wide diversity of support providers with their particular pupils, which is probably why they were also almost two times as likely to report problems with dropouts than uses at the city level.
Hess states it is also due to the level of the plan: "Community and specialized schools technically offer longer programs, as well as for some people it could be more difficult to place it it out for two years."
The evidence isn't all conclusive. Just because you've dropped out of a training curriculum that didn't additionally offer child care services doesn't suggest you weren't getting kid treatment help through still another, unaffiliated supply. People who are awful or are from disadvantaged backgrounds fall upon a milieu of dilemmas that make dedicating to long-term duties a hard deal.| The evidence isn't all conclusive. Only because you've dropped out of a training class that didn't also offer child care providers doesn't mean you weren't obtaining kid treatment help through another, unaffiliated supply. Individuals who are bad or are from disadvantaged backgrounds strike a milieu of problems that make committing to long term duties a tough deal.
But because programs that had stronger networks of associates — instead of focusing their efforts in to just one association, such as a school — were more likely to make powerful results, more organizations are starting to go this way.


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Landlord remanded in prison for allegedly raping tenant's two-year-old daughter
By Kehinde Olatunji
20 June 2019 | 4:15 am
Tinubu finally reacts to Amotekun
A Magistrate court in Nsukwa, Delta State has remanded a 40-year-old man, Emeka Okwuosa in Ogwashi prison for allegedly raping a two-year-old girl. Okwuosa who was remanded for unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor was arraigned by the police yesterday and will be in the prison pending advice from Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). The case has been adjourned to July 10.
Okwuasa allegedly raped the child on May 31. The little girl lives with her parents in Nsukwa in a compound owned by Okwuasa. Okwuasa's arrest and prosecution were spearheaded by a human rights organisation, Behind Bars Rights Foundation.
According to the head of the foundation, Gwamnishu Harrison on Facebook, it was gathered that the victim's father had left home in search of his daily bread leaving his daughter under the care of his 12-year-old son, Sunday. But the landlord took advantage of the situation, as he purportedly sent Sunday on an errand to carry out his evil plan. On his return from the errand, Sunday met the suspect with the little girl, who was crying and bleeding from the private part.
Harrison's Facebook post also revealed an initial twist in the case – the police arrested the victim's 12-year-old relative, the boy who was sent on an errand by the landlord. They reportedly detained and tortured him for five days, after accusing him of being the rapist.
The police later set the boy free, and then picked up the real suspect, Okwuasa. The victim's father paid a N2,000 bribe to the police before he could secure the boy's freedom, according to Harrison.
Harrison said the police also demanded a N10,000 bribe from the victim's father before they could charge the suspect to court. Enraged by the police attitude, Harrison and his group went into the street, protesting and calling for justice.
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BROAD STREET RUN '18: OH, THE HUMANITY
Wayne Heinze
Not unlike a scene out of Braveheart, a vast sea of humanity gathered at the corner Broad & Fisher this morning, and charged, wave after wave, ten miles to meet their fate. Not a fate meted out by swords, maces or axes, but by the relentless ticking of the clock. Armed with only their training, determination and endurance, this army took on the greatest foe of all: themselves. Whether their ultimate goal would later be understood in "gun time" or "chip time" made no difference on this day. Forty thousand warriors were in this together, and even at different speeds, and with different bodies, they were of one mind. Goodbye to the thousand yard stare, hello to the ten mile gaze.
In front of them stretched their ten mile test. Both a pursuit and an escape, all but the first among the 40,000 having someone in front of them to chase down, and only the last having no one chasing them. It was a raucous gauntlet of water stops, bands, cheer groups, cityscapes, emergency personnel and sweat for every step of the ten miles. And sometimes, as in the words from a Springsteen song "…past those fallen in their tracks, always lookin' ahead, never lookin' back." DNF in running means Did Not Finish. It is the award no runner wants to win, but in a race of 40,000, some always do. Today, for a variety of reasons, would be no different. Even though conditions this morning were more favorable than in several recent years, " too little preparation", "too little sleep", "too little hydration" and "too much food" were the reasons most bandied about by a few runners dissatisfied with their performances, as the mass of runners finishing began to fill in the parade grounds at the Yard. Everybody would like to set a record or run a PR every time they compete, but no one ever does. Not every time, anyway. But enough people do run on the low side of their previous mark in any race to keep that hope and motivation alive.
Running is fun, but it's a different kind of fun. It is not like the fun you experience at Great Adventure or a day at Island Beach or as a fan at a ballgame. No, this fun requires a lot of sacrifice, dedication, sweat, and yes, pain. And not just for the comparatively minute number of award winners in a race this size, but throughout the ranks. You do not have to be a Bill Bowerman or Jumbo Elliott to suss out the differences in the runners riding the Broad Street line to the start area. Or relaxing or collapsing on the grass in the Navy Yard afterwards. Don't dismiss the accomplishments of any of these runners, especially the females who are such a huge and visible part of American distance racing today. These are not just recreational runners or joggers, ten miles is ten miles, and it takes something special to cover that distance at any of the speeds recorded today.
Standing along Broad Street at the forty five minute mark of the race, the mood begins to change as the first runners commence their final kick through the gate and down into the chute. The throaty rumblings and shouts rise to a crescendo of cheers and clapping. Initially this will be for the front runners, the top fifty or so finishers to pass, The name of the best of the best of that group this year was Kenyan Daniel Kemoi winning in a great time of 45:44 on the men's side. And exactly ten minutes later Sophy Jepchirchir took the women's crown in 55:44. As these elite athletes and their closest competitors were embraced at the finish line. applause and shouts of final encouragement continued from the crowd for the small packs of runners who were just hitting the Navy Yard. Eventually the most passion and noise is often reserved for family or friends in the race as they pass by. Hard for anyone to scream "Let's go'" or "You can do it", forty thousand times. After awhile, fans toting signs or placards or blasting air horns and ringing cow bells, are revealed as the wise ones. Full results of the 2018 Broad Street Run, and eventually a link to thousands of photos of the runners, will be available over the next several days at the race website www.broadstreetrun.com Philadelphia has had no shortage of recent events attracting throngs of people to its streets, from the visit of the Pope to the Democratic National Convention, to Championship parades for the Eagles and Villanova Basketball. But, oh the humanity, moving this morning like an irresistible force the length of Broad Street. At the end of the day, perhaps this mass of humanity is the most amazing. Certainly, it is the most athletic.
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Rash decision by fashion giants is too easy and short-sighted.
Fashion giants such as Gap, H&M, Zara, Esprit and Topshop have announced they will put a stop to the sales of clothing containing mohair in 2020 at the latest. They have done so in response to a video that was recently published by international animal rights organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on cruelty to animals occurring in the mohair industry in South Africa. The footage has been shot during a visit to twelve goat farms in South Africa.
Reina Ovinge of mini factory The Knitwit Stable, a place to work and get inspired for fashion professionals in the knitting sector, has done research on the mohair chain. She does not recognise the experiences shown in the PETA film. In 2017, she travelled to South Africa and visited the farmers, auction, spinners, mohair merchants and factories where the mohair is processed. The goal was to get a complete picture of all the processes and facets of the mohair industry and to compare them to present sustainability standards.
Before she left, Reina fully expected that the animals would be mistreated, and that sustainability would be very hard to find. She was surprised, however, by the steps taken by the mohair industry to improve sustainability and animal welfare. Trade association MSA (Mohair South Africa), for example, uses sustainability guidelines to carry out its audits, while shearers are trained according to the guidelines of the NWGA (National Wool Growers Association). She was touched by the passion and devotion of the South African farmers and workers in the industry and their respectful treatment of the goats. Of course, this does not alter the fact that each individual incident involving animal cruelty is unacceptable and that tough action needs to be taken against it.
Yet, Reina did encounter another injustice: the low wages of the shearers and sorters working on the farms. It became clear that big steps are still needed when it comes to viable wages. Based on these experiences, The Knitwit Stable has made a documentary: 'From goat to garment part1'.
The response of the fashion giants, based on one video by PETA – which, incidentally, has officially stated that its study is not representative for the entire sector, – is symptomatic of the way the fashion industry works. Big brands make rash decisions and in doing so, they directly dupe almost 1000 South African farmers and 30,000 people employed in the mohair industry. Instead of killing off an entire industry, it would be a sign of responsibility and partnership if they would enter into discussion with the farmers and factories in South Africa and would help them to meet the requirements regarding animal welfare and sustainability with training courses, information and financial support.
This raises the question why the fashion giants have made this decision, from which they themselves will not suffer any direct harm. A ban on mohair provides a simple and short-sighted way to make them look good in in the eyes of the consumer. Yet, they simply ignore the fact that their decision will cause the loss of jobs and income for thousands of people. They will also be responsible for the collapse of a craft and the destruction of an entire industry.
On the other hand, the fashion giants take far too few structural measures to bring about viable wages for the millions of workers in low-wage countries such as South Africa and Bangladesh. During a research trip of Reina Ovinge of The Knitwit Stable to Bangladesh, in November 2017, it became painfully clear once again that the fashion brands only increase their demands regarding sustainability and the price pressure, without paying one cent extra for it.
As long as the fashion industry does not take any basic responsibility for the environmental pollution, abuses of both humans and animals within the chain and the payment of viable wages, this will lead to rash and half-baked decisions. The ban on mohair is a striking example of this. This kind of decisions only serves to appease the consumer, action groups and NGOs. Sadly, this will not bring about any major change in the fashion industry.
Reina Ovinge has more than 25 years of experience in the 'knitwear' fashion industry. After selling her successful company Fully Fashion, with which she produced millions of garments for brands and large retailers, she decided to dive deep into the mohair production chain. This resulted in the start of The Knitwit Stable, a place to work and get inspired for fashion professionals in the knitting sector. She uses her own machines to produce yarn, merino and mohair from her angora goats and sheep in a sustainable way.
The process of making a sweater from the wool of goats and sheep is long, takes place far away and lacks transparency. With the aid of her animals and knitting machines and by means of master classes, Reina shares her passion and knowledge acquired with students and professionals in the fashion industry. All proceeds are used for research, knowledge development, training courses and investments to bring about greater sustainability, awareness and transparency in the fashion industry.
Her research on the origins of wool has resulted in the brand TREK&TREES, a collection of warm, woollen winter vests, sweaters, wraparounds, shawls, hats and gloves. In The Knitwit Stable's mini factory, the clothing is knitted and tailored to order.
Voor haar vertrek had zij het vooroordeel dat de dieren slecht behandeld zouden worden en dat duurzaamheid ver te zoeken zou zijn. Zij werd daarentegen juist verrast door de stappen die de mohair industrie had genomen op het gebied van duurzaamheid en dierenwelzijn. Zo heeft de brancheorganisatie MSA ( Mohair South Africa) duurzaamheidsrichtlijnen waarop audits worden gedaan en worden scheerders getraind volgens richtlijnen van NWGA (National Wool Growers Associaton). Ook werd zij geraakt door de passie en toewijding van de Zuid-Afrikaanse boeren en werknemers in de industrie en hun respectvolle behandeling van de geiten. Wat uiteraard niet wegneemt dat elk individueel incident waarbij dieren mishandeld worden onacceptabel is en serieus aangepakt moet worden.
De reactie van de modegiganten op basis van één video van PETA – die nota bene zelf aangeeft dat het onderzoek niet representatief is voor de hele sector,- is tekenend voor de werkwijze in de mode industrie. Grote merken nemen overhaast beslissingen waarbij tegen de 1000 Zuid-Afrikaanse boeren en 30.000 mensen in de mohair industrie direct worden gedupeerd. In plaats van een volledige industrie om zeep te helpen, zou het getuigen van verantwoordelijkheid en partnership om in gesprek te gaan met de boeren en fabrieken in Zuid-Afrika en hen verder te helpen met training, voorlichting en financiële steun om aan de eisen op het vlak van dierenwelzijn en duurzaamheid te voldoen.
De vraag rijst waarom de modegiganten deze beslissing nemen die henzelf niet direct schaadt. Met een ban op mohair maken zij op eenvoudige en kortzichtige wijze goede sier naar de consument. Zij gaan hiermee echter voorbij aan het feit dat hun beslissing leidt tot het verlies aan banen en inkomens van duizenden mensen. Ook zijn zij verantwoordelijk voor het teloor gaan van een ambacht en van een volledige industrie.
Aan de andere kant nemen zij veel te weinig structurele maatregelen om het leefbaar loon voor de miljoenen arbeiders in de lage lonen landen zoals Zuid-Afrika en Bangladesh te verbeteren. Tijdens een onderzoekreis van Reina Ovinge van The Knitwit Stable in Bangladesh in november 2017 werd opnieuw pijnlijk duidelijk dat de modemerken de duurzaamheidseisen en prijsdruk alleen maar verder opvoeren, en daar tegelijkertijd geen cent extra voor betalen.
Zo lang de mode industrie in de basis geen verantwoordelijkheid neemt voor de milieuvervuiling, misstanden in de keten voor mens en dier en het betalen van een leefbaar loon, leidt dit tot overhaaste en ondoordachte beslissingen. De ban op mohair is hiervan een treffend voorbeeld. Dit soort beslissingen dienen enkel om de consument, actiegroepen en NGO's tevreden te stellen. Helaas zal hierdoor niets wezenlijks veranderen in de mode industrie.


Looking for easy chicken breast recipes?
Here is one of my chicken breast recipes that looks like you spent a lot of time making it —-but you didn't. This stuffed chicken breast recipe is great for easy entertaining or family dinner. Feel free to substitute other kinds of cheese in the filling. I like to use Boursin cheese in place of the Garden Vegetable cheese for a different taste.
Place one chicken breast each inside a gallon Ziplock bag, Flatten with a kitchen mallet.
Dip breasts first in melted butter and then in a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Place in a greased 9 by 13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35 minutes or until done.
Place in a greased 9 by 13 pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until done. Note: You could flash freeze the stuffed chicken breasts before baking to use at a later time. Check out my Success Secret: Flash Freezing for the easy step by step how-to info.
Remember – Let's Make Life Special by sharing great food with our family and friends! Enjoy!


This pen is made from Conway Stewart Azure Acrylic. It measures 5 1/2" capped and 5 1/8" uncapped. The cap does post rather deeply. This pen is on the lighter side at 26 grams. The pen comes with your choice of polished steel JOWO nib. The section on this pen is around 13mm and should be a very comfortable pen for someone with medium to smaller hands. The pen comes with a Schmidt k6 screw-in converter pump and can be used as an eyedropper as well. This pen, like all my pens, will come with a free bottle of Noodlers Omaha Brown. This is a Noodlers color that was developed specifically for us here in the Midwest.


Age 74 of Florida formerly of Inver Grove Heights passed away after a short battle with leukemia on July 11, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; wife Jean Bergman; children, Ken (Lisa Blee) Bergman, Jeff (Jenny) Bergman; brother Ron (Leslie) Bergman of Washington; sister Judy (Andy) Weber of North Carolina; grandchildren, Corey, Tess, Max, Devin and Sophia and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erich and Margaret Bergman and brother Robert. Ken served as a United States Naval aviator in the 1960's and continued his joy of flying at Northwest Airlines, retiring in 1994. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 5-7 pm on August 9, 2015, at Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. He will forever be remembered for his love of his family, and his passion for golf, fishing, hunting, news and investments and "tinkering". He will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the .
"Ken and I were pilots together in USN Patrol Squadron 44,..."
"Jean our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...."


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Cuban Radio News / National News
Cuban youth conduct caravans in support of the Code of Families
by Radio Havana Cuba September 17, 2022
In a call to vote in the September 25 referendum, thousands of young people participated in the #YoDigoSí Caravan across the country in favor of the approval of the Family Code.This is one of the main actions of the island's youth organizations in support of the ratification of this legal text, considered transcendental for the breadth and fairness with which it addresses the rights of all people in the family sphere.
The National Assembly of People's Power (parliament) approved the Family Code last June. Still, for it to enter into force, it must be endorsed by the majority of the valid votes of the voters who go to the polls on September 25.
Participants in the Caravan moved on bicycles, skates, scooters, motorcycles, bicycle cabs, and even horse-drawn carriages through the island's main streets.
In Havana, it started at the Avenida del Puerto, in Old Havana, along the entire extension of the Malecon.
In statements to RHC, participants coincided in that the new code defines the island's society, is akin to the thoughts of the historical leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, and entails respect and fairness.
"It is very important for me because the code brings new opportunities to all family members. It's good for grandparents, for new generations with a new way of thinking. As a father, it gives me more opportunities to take care of my kids in a better way. It's something good for everyone; I came here with my bicycle to support this code," said one of the participants.
According to data from the National Electoral Council, among those summoned to the polls on September 25, more than 39,900 young people are voting for the first time.
For them, it will be a transcendental civic gesture. They will be able to vote for a Code that seeks to protect vulnerable sectors and faces discrimination and family violence.
Likewise, the legal text recognizes the rights of the elderly, the right of all persons to find a family and get married, and is in line with the international commitments subscribed by Cuba in these matters.
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