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Can 'Womenomics' Stem the Feminisation of Poverty in Japan?
By Suvendrini Kakuchi	Reprint | | Print | |En español
Women now comprise the majority of the poor and old in Japan, the world's third largest economy and fastest-aging society. Credit: S. H. isado/CC BY-ND 2.0
TOKYO, Sep 18 2014 (IPS) - Fifty-four-year-old Marlyn Maeda, an unmarried freelance writer living in Tokyo who never held a permanent job, is now watching her dream of aging independently go up in smoke.
"I work four jobs and barely survive," said the writer, who disclosed only her penname to IPS. Her monthly income after writing articles, working at a call centre, selling cosmetics five days a week and working one night at a bar hovers at close to 1,600 dollars.
Maeda belongs to the burgeoning ranks of the poor in Japan, a country that saw its poverty rate pass the 16-percent mark in 2013 as a result of more than two decades of sluggish growth that has led to lower salaries and the cutting of permanent jobs among this population of 127.3 million people.
She also represents an alarming trend: rising poverty among women, who now comprise the majority of the poor and old in Japan, the world's third-largest economy and fastest-aging society.
"We have women who are desperate. Because they do not hold secure jobs, they endure searing problems such as domestic violence or workplace harassment." -- Akiko Suzuki, of the non-profit 'Inclusive Net'
Indeed, Maeda points out her pay is now a low 50 dollars per article, down from the heady era of the 80s and 90s when she earned at least three times that rate.
Japan defines the poverty threshold as those earning less than 10,000 dollars per year. The elderly and part-timers fall into this category, and Maeda's hard-earned income, which places her slightly above the official poverty line, nonetheless keeps her on her toes, barely able to cover her most basic needs.
"When the call centre cut my working days to three a week in June, and payment for freelancers [dropped], I became really worried about my future. If I fall sick and cannot work, I will just have to live on the streets," Maeda asserted.
After paying her rent, taxes and health insurance, she admits to being so hard-pressed that she sometimes borrows from her aging parents in order to survive.
Maeda's story, which echoes the experience of so many women in Japan today, flies in the face of government efforts to empower women and improve their economic participation.
In fact, a sweeping package of reforms introduced earlier this year by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was met with skepticism from gender experts and advocates, who are disheartened by the myriad social and economic barriers facing women.
Dubbed 'Womenomics' in line with Abe's economic reform policies – based on anti-deflation and GDP-growth measures that earned the label 'Abenomics' in early 2013 – the move calls for several changes that will pave the way for Japanese women, long discriminated in the work place, to gain new terms including equal salaries as their male counterparts, longer periods of childcare leave and promotions.
Given the fact that 60 percent of employed women leave their jobs when starting a family, Abe has promised to tackle key barriers, including increasing the number of daycare slots for children by 20,000, and upping the number of after-school programmes by 300,000 by 2020.
Another target is to increase women's share of leadership positions to 30 percent by that same year.
Writing about the scheme in the Wall Street Journal last September, Abe claimed the government growth plan could spur a two-percent increase in productivity over the middle to long term, which in turn could lead to an average two-percent increase in inflation-adjusted GDP over a 10-year period.
"We have set the goal of boosting women's workforce participation from the current 68 percent to 73 percent by the year 2020," Abe wrote, adding, "Japanese women earn, on average, 30.2 percent less than men (compared with 20.1 percent in the U.S. and just 0.2 percent in the Philippines). We must bridge this equality gap."
But for experts like Hiroko Inokuma, a gender researcher focusing on the challenges facing working mothers, this is a "tall order", especially in the light of "growing job insecurity, which is already leading to dismal poverty figures among women."
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Indeed, the numbers paint a grim picture: one in three women between the ages of 20 and 64 years of age and living alone are living in poverty, according to the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (NIPSSR), a leading Tokyo-based think tank.
Among married women, the poverty figure is 11 percent and counts mostly older women whose husbands have died. Almost 50 percent of divorced women have also been identified as grappling with poverty.
In addition, the poverty rate was 31.6 percent among surveyed working women, compared to 25.1 percent among men.
Health and Welfare Ministry statistics indicate that Japan is now registering record poverty levels; the year 2010 saw the highest number of welfare recipients in the last several decades, with 2.09 million people, or 16 percent of the population, requiring government assistance.
Against this backdrop, Akiko Suzuki, of the non-profit 'Inclusive Net', which supports the homeless, explained to IPS that Abe's proposed changes and targets are highly illusive.
"After years of working with low-income people, I link the increase in females grappling with poverty to the rising number of part-time or contract jobs that are replacing full-time positions in companies," she said.
The nursing industry, for instance, employs the highest number of part-time employees in Japan, of which 90.5 percent are women.
Inclusive Net reports that women currently comprise 20 percent of the average 3,000 people per month actively seeking support for their economic woes, up from less than 10 percent three years ago.
"We have women who are desperate. Because they do not hold secure jobs, they endure searing problems such as domestic violence or workplace harassment," said Suzuki.
Japan has 20 million temporary workers, accounting for 40 percent of its workforce. Females comprise 63 percent of those holding jobs that pay less than 38 percent of a full-time worker's salary.
Aya Abe, poverty researcher at the NIPSSR, told IPS that poverty among women has been a perennial problem in Japanese society, where they traditionally play second fiddle to men.
"For decades women have managed to get by despite earning less because they had earning husbands or lived with their parents. They also lived frugally. The recent poverty trend can then be related to less women getting married or being stuck in low-paid, part-time or contract work," she stated.
A highlight of the prime minister's gender empowerment proposals is the plan to remove a sacred tax benefit for husbands that also protects their working spouses who earn less than 10,000 dollars annually.
The tax was introduced in 1961 when Japan was composed of mostly single-income households led by male breadwinners under the life-term employment system.
Proponents say discarding the tax benefit will encourage women to work full-time while others argue this could increase women's vulnerability by stripping them of a crucial social safety net.
While the political debate rages on, hundreds of thousands of Japanese women are struggling to make it through these dark days, with no sign of a silver lining. According to experts like Suzuki, "An aging population and unstable jobs means the feminisation of poverty is here to stay."
Edited by Kanya D'Almeida
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Hyatt City of Dreams Manila has 362 well-appointed and very modern rooms where guests can kick back and relax. Located in two towers, these rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows in warm shades of paprika, chocolate, and mustard. The sophisticated marble-lined bathrooms include modern conveniences such as walk-in showers, standalone tubs, and vanities. The living space has a fully-functioning work desk complete with an ergonomic chair. It also features plush beds, a 42-inch LED HDTV, and an iPod docking station.
Guests of the hotel can avail of the offerings of the entertainment complex including access to a family entertainment center by Dreamworks Animation.
Aside from all sorts of entertainment one can experience in this entertainment hub, the hotel itself is a great destination because of the culinary delights that its restaurants serve. The Café, a show-kitchen restaurant serves delectable buffet spreads. The Lounge, a stylish spot for Megacitizens, is a place to enjoy well-crafted cocktails. The Lounge has a great wine list and also serves snacks, tea, and coffee.
The hotel has a range of facilities built for the enjoyment of its guests. This includes an outdoor pool near Nobu Hotel's pool bar. Nobu, another hotel in the integrated entertainment hub, is Hyatt City of Dreams Manila's neighbor. Hyatt also has a state-of-the-art fitness center and a salon. The hotel has access to nightclubs Pangaea and Chaos.
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Plant bulbs now for
Spring Color Explosion
Just because the 209 is hitting its cold and rainy season, that doesn't mean you can't still be active outside.
One of the best ways to do that and get a return a little later on is planting spring bulbs. A bit of a misnomer, spring bulbs are what you plant in the winter, so they can flower in the spring. Depth for planting will depend on the size of the bulb itself when it goes in the ground; a good guide is to plant the bulb two to three times as deep as it is tall.
Now is a great time to stop by your local nursery or farm store and look over the wide variety of bulbs available. You can start them indoors and then plant them outside. They will spend the winter underground and then provide vibrant colors next spring.
Good drainage is key for the outdoor planting area, as too much water can cause the bulbs to rot. Commonly called hardy bulbs, examples of those that can be planted in the winter for springtime bloom include tulips, iris, daffodils, ranunculus and crocus, among others.
At Backroad Blooms Cut Flower Farm in Oakdale, the mother-daughter team of Lisa McPhee and Alyssa McPhee-Escobar has been busy getting their own bulbs ready for winter planting. Their shop, adjacent to Oakdale Cheese and Specialties at 10040 Highway 120, is closed for the season but they continue to work, planting the bulbs as they look forward to reopening in the spring.
"Now is the time to do it," Lisa said of planting the bulbs, noting that daffodils are a favorite. "They'll keep coming back every year and get bigger."
"Tulips are another good one and most people plant them in early December," Alyssa added.
California's late planting season can run into January, depending on rainfall and temperatures, and Lisa and Alyssa agreed that getting bulbs ready for planting can be a fun family event.
Several bulbs can be started indoors in glass vases or even small jars, and by adding a few decorative rocks, it is an easy and fun project for kids.
"They literally start growing in the water," Alyssa said.
"You can recycle a container you have at home, use an old Mason jar, an old spaghetti sauce jar," noted Lisa. "Be resourceful."
The bulbs can later be transplanted outside, and families – with a little patience – can then enjoy splashes of color around their yard come spring.
"I think this is so fun for a kid's project, you just put it in a sunny window," Lisa said of creating the decorative and functional temporary indoor home for the bulbs.
Alyssa likes amaryllis, favoring red and white in color, while tulips come in many colors. Unlike daffodils, tulips are best planted new every fall/winter for the spring bloom. Dahlias and ranunculus are other favorites, with plenty of colors to choose from in both those varieties as well.
Lisa said there are many online tutorials and YouTube videos that offer some instruction and tips on planting bulbs.
"It's pretty fulfilling," she added of working with flowers of all types at the business. "Flowers usually bring joy to people; they can be used on so many different occasions and to cheer people up."
The local businesswomen said when their shop was open during the season, they had a 'self-serve' flower stand that saw a lot of traffic; bouquets were prepared and many people would drive up, make their selection and payment, and move on. The contactless flower purchases worked well for both buyer and sellers.
Backroad Blooms has its shop open three days a week from March to October.
"The self-service stand, people either did Venmo or put money in the box," explained Lisa. "We found during COVID that people really did want flowers, they would use them to brighten up people's day, just leave them on the doorstep."
The cut flower farm is on four acres to the south of Oakdale Cheese and Specialties and the mother-daughter duo rent a building on the cheese shop site for their business.
"Every season is a fresh start," said Lisa. "You can always improve."
"We can add a little, take away a little each season," agreed Alyssa. "I enjoy working with all the new varieties you get to plant."
Planting is done six months in advance so even though the shop isn't currently open for business, they are now preparing for what they will be selling in 2021.
For more information, visit www.backroadbloomsfarm.com; go to their Facebook site: Backroad Blooms Flower Farm or on Instagram: backroadbloomsfarm.
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The culture of bird conservation
Australian stakeholder values regarding iconic, flagship and rare birds
Gillian B. Ainsworth, James A. Fitzsimons, Michael A. Weston, Stephen T. Garnett
Iconic, flagship and rare threatened bird taxa attract disproportionate amounts of public attention, and are often used to enable broader conservation strategies. Yet, little is known about why certain taxa achieve iconic or flagship status. Also unclear is whether the perception of rarity among those acting to conserve threatened birds is sufficient to influence attitudes and behaviour that lead to effective conservation action and, if so, which characteristics of rare birds are important to their conservation. We interviewed 74 threatened bird conservation stakeholders to explore perceptions about iconic, flagship and rare threatened birds and classified their attitudes using a new typology of avifaunal attitudes. There was a relationship between societal interest and conservation effort for threatened species characterised as iconic, flagship and rare. Iconic species tended to arouse interest or emotion in people due to being appealing and readily encountered, thereby attracting conservation interest that can benefit other biodiversity. Flagships tended to have distinguishing physical or cultural characteristics and were used to convey conservation messages about associated biodiversity. Attitudes about rarity mostly related to a taxon's threatened status and small population size. Rarity was important for threatened bird conservation but not always associated with attitudes and behaviour that lead to effective conservation action. We conclude that conservation action for individual threatened bird taxa is biased and directly influenced by the ways taxa are socially constructed by stakeholders, which is specific to prevailing culture and stakeholder knowledge.
Ainsworth, G. B., Fitzsimons, J. A., Weston, M. A., & Garnett, S. T. (2018). The culture of bird conservation: Australian stakeholder values regarding iconic, flagship and rare birds. Biodiversity and Conservation, 27(2), 345-363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-017-1438-1
Ainsworth, Gillian B. ; Fitzsimons, James A. ; Weston, Michael A. ; Garnett, Stephen T. / The culture of bird conservation : Australian stakeholder values regarding iconic, flagship and rare birds. In: Biodiversity and Conservation. 2018 ; Vol. 27, No. 2. pp. 345-363.
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Scilly (Isles of Scilly, korn. Ynysek Syllan) – archipelag około 140 wysp o łącznej powierzchni 16,33 km², z czego pięć jest zamieszkanych, leżących na zachód od wybrzeży Kornwalii. Zaludnienie wynosi niewiele ponad 2000 osób. Największą wyspą archipelagu jest St Mary's, a największym ośrodkiem Hugh Town.

Krajobraz i klimat są bardzo zróżnicowane. O ile zwykle morskie otoczenie łagodzi tam zmiany temperatury, to znad Atlantyku przychodzą bardzo ostre zimowe wiatry. Osłonięte południowe wybrzeża pozwalają na hodowlę roślin subtropikalnych, podczas gdy północne nagie skały gdzieniegdzie porośnięte są niskimi krzewami.

Mieszkańcy wysp utrzymują się obecnie przede wszystkim z obsługi turystyki, a także tradycyjnie z rybołówstwa i rolnictwa.

Historia

Wojna 335-letnia
Wojna 335-letnia (1651–1986) toczyła się pomiędzy Holandią a wyspami Scilly. Wojna trwała tak długo, ponieważ raz wypowiedziana, nie zakończyła się zawarciem pokoju przez 335 lat. Przez ten okres nie padł ani jeden strzał, co sprawia, iż jest to również wojna z najmniejszą liczbą ofiar. Pomimo braku pewności co do tego czy "wojna" została w rzeczywistości wypowiedziana i czy nie została zakończona wcześniejszym traktatem pokojowym, ostatecznie pokój został zawarty w 1986 roku.

Wyspy archipelagu

Miejscowości
Holy Vale, Hugh Town, Lower Town, Maypole, Old Town, Pelistry, Porthloo, Rocky Hill, Telegraph.

Przypisy

Dystrykty Kornwalii

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CSAT has now become even more difficult
Senior students of Yeongbok Girls' High School in Suwon, Gyeonggi, with their teacher, peruse the breakdown of CSAT scores and universities suggested by private cram schools on Wednesday, when seniors received their individual CSAT scores. [NEWSIS]
The percentage of perfect scorers for this year's College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) was below 1 percent for all three sections - Korean language, mathematics and English - suggesting it was the most difficult exam since 2011.
On Wednesday, the Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation, a government organization that oversees the administration of the test, announced the breakdown of scores for the exam.
According to the results, 1,277 students or 0.23 percent received full points on the Korean language section, compared to 0.8 percent for section A and 0.3 percent for section B last year.
Subjects for the CSAT in 2014 and 2015 were separated by difficulty into sections A and B, but this division was removed for this year's exam, as the concentration of high-achievers in the B section caused a controversy over the exam's fairness.
The percentage of perfect scores was 0.07, or 133 students, for Mathematics I and 0.15 percent, or 534 students, for Mathematics II, compared to 1.66 percent for Math A and 0.48 percent for Math B last year. The percentage of perfect scores in the English section increased slightly from 0.48 percent last year to 0.72 this year.
This is the first time the percentage of perfect scores was below 1 percent for all three sections after the Ministry of Education announced its policy of maintaining a 1 percent perfect score rate in 2011.
"It seems like the government is trying to adjust the difficulty and keep the assessment function of the CSAT without depending on its 1 percent policy," said Ahn Yeon-keun, a teacher at Jamsil High School. "The CSAT questions are still made in accordance with school curricula and EBS [Educational Broadcasting System] textbooks, so students should be able to prepare for the exam without excessive private education."
Three students, Kim Jae-kyung of Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies in Gyeonggi, Lee Young-rae of Haksung High School in Ulsan and Kim Ye-lim out of Banpo High School in Seoul got every question correct on the exam this year.
The CSAT is based on a relative grading system in which students are divided into nine groups for each subject based on their scores, with one being the highest.
The social studies and science sections turned out to be more challenging than the year before, as it was more heavily weighted.
Korean history, which became a compulsory CSAT subject this year, was graded on an absolute scale and 21 percent of test-takers were divided to the first-tier.
In Korea, high school students are divided into two tracks - general sciences and liberal arts. General science majors are required to complete the science section on the CSAT, while liberal arts students must take the social studies section.
The percentage of students who chose the social studies section dropped from 57.5 percent last year to 53.7 percent this year, while those who opted for the science section grew from 41.1 percent last year to 45.1 percent this year.
College admissions for general science majors therefore are likely to become tougher this year, according to educational experts.
Lee Chi-woo, a consultant with the college admissions company Visang, said, "For general science majors, test scores in math and science will determine their college admissions, while Korean language and math will be important for liberal arts majors."
Now the rush for college admissions begins for students entering college in the spring semester of 2017, with results for regular applications to be announced by universities by early February.
Educational experts recommended students to pay attention to the number of students universities will accept, as the recent structural reform of universities might have led to changes. "Some departments at universities were removed or integrated to others this year. Applicants should take a close look at the selection processes of departments they're applying for."
BY NAM YOON-SEO, KIM YU-NA [kim.yuna1@joongang.co.kr]


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DOI:10.1093/imrn/rnv139
Algebraic independence of Mahler functions via radial asymptotics
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R. Brent, M. Coons, W. Zudilin
arXiv: Number Theory
We present a new method for algebraic independence results in the context of Mahler's method. In particular, our method uses the asymptotic behaviour of a Mahler function $f(z)$ as $z$ goes radially to a root of unity to deduce algebraic independence results about the values of $f(z)$ at algebraic numbers. We apply our method to the canonical example of a degree two Mahler function; that is, we apply it to $F(z)$, the power series solution to the functional equation $F(z)-(1+z+z^2)F(z^4)+z^4F(z…
Becker's conjecture on Mahler functions
J. Bell, F. Chyzak, M. Coons, P. Dumas
Transactions of the American Mathematical Society
Becker's conjecture is proved in the best-possible form; it is shown that the rational function R(z) can be taken to be a polynomial for some explicit non-negative integer $\gamma$ and such that $1/Q (z)$ is $k$-regular.
An asymptotic approach in Mahler's method
M. Coons
We provide a general result for the algebraic independence of Mahler functions by a new method based on asymptotic analysis. As a consequence of our method, these results hold not only over…
Transcendence tests for Mahler functions
J. Bell, M. Coons
We give two tests for transcendence of Mahler functions. For our first, we introduce the notion of the eigenvalue $\lambda_F$ of a Mahler function $F(z)$, and develop a quick test for the…
Méthode de Mahler : relations linéaires, transcendance et applications aux nombres automatiques
Boris Adamczewski, C. Faverjon
This paper is devoted to the so‐called Mahler method. We precisely describe the structure of linear relations between values at algebraic points of Mahler functions. Given a number field k , a Mahler…
Hypertranscendence and algebraic independence of certain infinite products
P. Bundschuh, K. Väänänen
Mathematics, Philosophy
a(z)b(z) = p(z)b(z)a(z). Since a(z) and b(z) are coprime, it follows that a(z) | a(z) giving a(z) = c ∈ C×. Thus p(z) = b(z)/b(z). On the other hand, if p(z) is of this form, then F (z) = 1/b(z) is a…
A sequential view of self--similar measures, or, What the ghosts of Mahler and Cantor can teach us about dimension
M. Coons, James Evans
We show that missing $q$-ary digit sets $F\subseteq[0,1]$ have corresponding naturally associated countable binary $q$-automatic sequence $f$. Using this correspondence, we show that the Hausdorff…
Mahler Takes a Regular View of Zaremba
This paper associates a regular sequence---in the sense of Allouche and Shallit---and establishes various properties and results concerning the generating function of the regular sequence.
On linear independence measures of the values of Mahler functions
K. Väänänen, Wen Wu
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: Section A Mathematics
We estimate the linear independence measures for the values of a class of Mahler functions of degrees 1 and 2. For this purpose, we study the determinants of suitable Hermite–Padé approximation…
Mahler ' s Method
B. Adamczewski
α−4 + 1 α−8 + · · · and with the algebraic independence of the numbers f(α), f′(α), f"(α), . . .. Here, α denotes again an algebraic number with 0 < |α| < 1. Moreover, examples of this kind can be…
A Density Theorem for the Difference Galois Groups of Regular Singular Mahler Equations
Marina Poulet
International Mathematics Research Notices
The difference Galois theory of Mahler equations is an active research area. The present paper aims at developing the analytic aspects of this theory. We first attach a pair of connection matrices…
Algebraic Independence of Infinite Products and Their Derivatives
P. Bundschuh
Number Theory and Related Fields
Using Mahler's transcendence method, results on the algebraic independence over \(\mathbb{Q}\) of the numbers A q (z) are proved at algebraic points α with 0 < | α | < 1.
Asymptotic behavior of solutions of Poincaré difference equations
W. F. Trench
It is shown that if the zeros λ 1 , λ 2 ,..., λ n of the polynomial q(λ) = λ n + a 1 λ n−1 +... + a n are distinct and r is an integer in {1, 2,..., n} such that |λ s | ¬= |λ r | if s ¬= r, then the…
Algebraic independence of the generating functions of Stern's sequence and of its twist
Very recently, the generating function A(z) of the Stern sequence (an)n≥0, defined by a0 := 0, a1 := 1, and a2n := an, a2n+1 := an + an+1 for any integer n > 0, has been considered from the…
Non-converging continued fractions related to the Stern diatomic sequence
denoted subsequently as usual by [a, a2, a4, . . . , a2 n , . . .], is transcendental. This is a consequence of Roth's theorem and follows directly from a result of Davenport and Roth [5] concerning…
A problem around Mahler functions
B. Adamczewski, J. Bell
Let $K$ be a field of characteristic zero and $k$ and $l$ be two multiplicatively independent positive integers. We prove the following result that was conjectured by Loxton and van der Poorten…
TRANSCENDENCE AND ALGEBRAIC INDEPENDENCE OF SERIES RELATED TO STERN'S SEQUENCE
In this same journal, Coons published recently a paper [The transcendence of series related to Stern's diatomic sequence, Int. J. Number Theory6 (2010) 211–217] on the function theoretical…
New approach in Mahler's method.
K. Nishioka
One of the most important motivations to write this paper originates the paper [3] by Loxton and van der Poorten in which they study algebraic independence of the values of Mahler functions. The…
The Calculus of Finite Differences
E. N.
THE last edition of Boole's "Finite Differences" appeared in 1880, and was in fact a reprint of the edition of 1872. The interval of sixty years has seen in the elementary field Sheppard's…
ASYMPTOTIC BEHAVIOR OF SOLUTIONS OF ORDINARY DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS
C. V. Coffman
(1.1) y(n + 1) = Jy(n) + f(n, y(n)), where y is a d-vector, J is a constant d x d matrix and f(n, y) is a vector-valued function which is continuous in y for fixed n and becomes "small" in some sense…
A PROBLEM ABOUT MAHLER FUNCTIONS
— Let K be a field of characteristic zero and k and l be two multiplicatively independent positive integers. We prove the following result that was conjectured by Loxton and van der Poorten during…
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Like a bad penny, I just keep turning up — but unlike a bad penny, what I bring you every Wednesday is actually worth something! Here's another great group of articles to help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe from all sorts of bad things.
The first Training Talk episode of 2018 was like throwing a lit match into a dynamite factory: Should you use lethal force to protect your property?
My special guest Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense and I discussed a Christmas Eve incident where a man shot and killed his 22-year-old son, mistakenly believing that he was a car thief stealing the man's pickup.
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Last night was the season finale of Training Talk. 2017 was a great year, and we capped it off by inviting all of the Special Guest Experts back on the show for a self defense roundtable!
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My last classes for the year were held a couple of weeks ago. While 2017 was a good year for teaching, it's interesting to look back over previous years to see what's changed — and, perhaps, where the market is going.
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With the recent attack on a church in Texas, in which 26 people were killed and dozens injured, many people are looking for ways to prevent or respond to such attacks. And there are others ready to prey on that need with bad or incomplete information. Everyone, it seems, is suddenly a "Church Security Consultant".
After the attack on First Baptist Church in Sunderland Springs last week, many houses of worship — and their congregants — are taking a hard look at their security procedures and plans.
Only the best of the information I find goes into the Hump Day Reading List — why would you trust your family's safety and security to anything less?
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In a benefit relationship with the World Wildlife Fund, Fantasmagorie raises awareness around conservation research initiatives in the Amazon for audiences throughout the Midwest.


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Really, I'm going to try to summarize and make a few points. But Joel Rosenberg has a lot better idea what's going on, and will give you much more information. Use his links in this post on the Flotilla Crisis.
If you catch the news at all, you've probably heard that a week or two ago Israel boarded some aid ships off the coast of Gaza, which eventually resulted in the death of several of those on board (10) and the injuries of several Israeli Defense Soldiers (5). Perhaps like me you did not know until this even that there was a blockade of Gaza. Though I'm not surprised. There's always something happening in Israel. If they're not fighting, they're containing, and if they're not containing, they're appeasing. Both appeasing and containing lead to fighting. It's the way things go in Israel.
So Israel is surrounded by enemies. Some are official nations and others are terrorist organizations or individuals. Many work for the UN.
The closest of Israel's enemies spend a lot of time and money shooting missiles at Israel, hitting the peaceful civilian population. This is supplemented by the occasional explosive terrorist attack at a wedding or a bus station or some well-populated place (similar to huge office buildings in downtown New York City). Citizens of Palestine, and the terrorist armies on the northern border of Israel, too, are supplied with weapons, training, men, and propaganda support by such do-gooders as Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, Al-Qaeda, the PLO… All of these groups have stated that it is their mission to kill Jews and eradicate Israel.
So Israel has tried a lot of things. Several years ago they ceded whole tracts of land to the Palestinians as a means of appeasement. Rather, they used this land to train terrorists and stage their attacks. The democratic elections put the terrorist group Hamas in control of the Palestinian territory, and anarchy in varying levels ensued. Bombs keep getting shot into Israeli territory. This is so commonplace that we in America almost never hear about it.
Recently, Israel got fed up. They, together with Egypt, announced a blockade of Gaza. The purpose, of course, is to prevent any more terrorists and their vicious weapons from getting to Israel's neighbors who keep swearing to blow them to kingdom come. Israel made it clear that they would allow food and medical supplies, all the humanitarian necessities, into Gaza, as long as the shipments went through Israel so they could be inspected for contraband. Such deliveries have been made regularly to Gaza since the blockade began. There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ships were invited to make berth at an Israeli port (not Gaza ones) to deliver the aid.
Without speculating about the motives behind the move, a Flotilla set out from Turkey to run the blockade of Gaza. This was their open and stated goal. Passengers on board believed they were going to martyrdom. But only 10 of them died.
As their "aid ships" neared the coast, Israel sent them a warning. But the ships proceeded, so Israeli troops boarded them. One fact mentioned in most accounts is that this took place in international waters, which to the uninformed news connoisseur sounds illegal. It isn't. International laws governing naval blockades read like a manual of Israel's actions in this confrontation.
What do the Palestinians want? If they're fighting for a homeland, what do they call what they've had the past several years, and why expect anyone to trust them with a country of their own now?
Those who condemn Israel are refusing to believe Israel and at the same time accusing Hamas of lying. Hamas has said what they want. They want to kill Jews. They want Israel's existence to cease. I believe them. I just disapprove.
1. They did not want Israel to kill people.
2. They did not want Israel to prevent the Flotilla from reaching Gaza.
3. They did not want Israel to blockade Gaza in the first place.
4. They do not want Israel to wage open war on their enemies.
5. They want Israel to offer more land for not even promises of peace.
6. They want Israel to not defend themselves against the terrorists and surrounding nations who have stated a desire to wipe them out.
7. They want Israel to give all its land to Islamic Terrorists and accept the promised slaughter.
If you put yourself in Israel's place, I think you'll have to realize they don't want to do this.
Biblically speaking, it is in every other person's and country's best interests to bless Israel. To stand against the Jews has a track record of bringing hard times and destruction. In biblical language, this is called curses.
Finally, many prophecy scholars think that the events taking place these days, particularly world opinion turning against Israel, sounds familiar. Like maybe these things were predicted in Ezekiel, in Revelation… If that's true, this would be the worst time ever to be on Israel's bad side.


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Jordanian TV rejects German station's anti-Israel accusation
Dec. 6, 2021 10:17 AM PT
AMMAN, Jordan —
A Jordanian broadcaster on Monday rejected accusations of publishing anti-Semitic content that led a German broadcaster to suspend a decade-long cooperation agreement.
Amman-based Roya TV said in a statement that it "regrets the declared decision" of international German broadcaster Deutsche Welle to suspend the partnership. It added the Arab media group was the target of "a hostile campaign" from parties it did not name.
On Sunday, Deutsche Welle said anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic content and caricatures distributed by the popular Jordanian channel's social media platforms were "definitely not consistent with the values of DW," forcing the German company "to re-evaluate the cooperation."
"We are truly sorry that we did not notice these disgusting images," said Guido Baumhauer, a senior executive with Deutsche Welle.
In Monday's statement, Fares Sayegh, Roya's chief executive, stressed that the "criticism of illegal, inhumane or racist actions by Israel as a state" should be differentiated from anti-Semitism.
The German public broadcaster's partnership arrangements involve Deutsche Welle supplying journalistic content. Sayegh said his channel had "a successful professional relationship" with Deutsche Welle.
Israel and Jordan made peace in 1994 and have close security ties, but the agreement is unpopular among Jordanians. Moreover, diplomatic relations have been strained in recent years over tensions at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, and Israel's expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Mary Chmelko holds the hose for her daughter Melissa and grandaughter, Aaliyah, 7, to run through. The family was trying to keep cool at their home on Mill Ridge Road in Danbury Friday, July 22, 2011.
The lengthy string of hot days in Greater Danbury has not dragged down some children's strength and playful spirits, but the fact remains the temperature reached 102 degrees on Friday.
That trounced the previous record for July 22 of 98 degrees, set in 1957, according to meteorologist Bill Jacquemin of the Connecticut Weather Center in Danbury.
But it didn't feel like 102, he added. With the humidity, barometric pressure and dew point factored in, it felt like 120.
Jacquemin said Saturday will also have high heat and humidity, with excessive heat warnings in effect from noon to 10 p.m., statewide.
Sunday's temperatures and humidity are expected to be a bit more tolerable, and Monday's even better.


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Hospitals and Cost of Kidney Transplant in India
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Kidney Transplant Cost in India
Kidney transplant in India is the best available treatment for patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease. A kidney transplant is preferred over dialysis in India because of the associated benefited. A kidney transplant offers a lot more freedom to patients as they no longer need to make a routine visit to the doctor anymore for dialysis and can eat a variety of foods. There are many hospitals in India that conduct kidney transplant. Kidney Transplant Cost in India is also fairly priced at around USD 13000 as compared to other countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Pakistan, and the United States. The considerable improvement in the healthcare standards in India over the last decade has not resulted in the exceedingly high cost of Kidney Transplant in India.
In the case of kidney failure, a patient needs to undergo a procedure called kidney transplant so that the normal functioning of the body is not affected. Kidney failure may result when the bean-shaped organs are not able to function optimally to perform its job, that is, elimination of wastes and toxins from the body. In a kidney transplant, the diseased kidneys are removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that takes over all the functions of the replaced organ. Dialysis is an alternative to kidney replacement, however, patients often feel it uncomfortable to visit a hospital every week to get dialysis done.
Kidney transplant cost in India depends on several factors. For example, it depends on the experience and skills of the surgeons, the hospital charges, the cost of medicines and other consumables, and the total duration of hospital stay. It also depends on the rate of recovery of the patient and the blood tests conducted on the donor and the recipient before the transplant for a compatibility check.
More About Kidney Transplant FAQs
44 Clinics For Kidney Transplant in India
Top Doctors for Kidney Transplant
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Akhila Vasanth Hassan
Narayana Health or Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart hospital was founded by Dr Devi Shetty, an all time renowned successful heart surgeon of India. This chain operates the largest telemedicine networks in the whole world. The hospital happens to be the flagship hospital at NH Health City. It is a premium healthcare facility excelling in various critical heart surgeries. They have the state of the art Cath lab to deal with emergency heart attack situations. Be it heart surgeries for adults and octogenarians or absolutely new born babies, this hospital pride at conducting heart surgeries with minimal risks associated. It is a… Read More
Varun Verma
Consultant - Nephrology
Anuja Porwal
Senior Consultant - Nephrology
Under the Fortis healthcare group Fortis Noida is the second mega hub hospital established. Maximum warmth, ease with effectiveness is guaranteed by Noida Fortis Hospital for its patients and their families. It has an array of specialties and a number of Centres of Excellence. Its key focus is on emergency trauma unit and cardiac sciences. They conduct diagnosis with their state of the art laboratories which are equipped with cutting edge technology and have successfully performed many organ transplants for which global citizens flock to their facility. It prides itself over being the first to perform many critical surgeries for… Read More
Deepak Kalra
Dinesh Mittal
Senior Consultant - Nephrology2
The multi super speciality Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi offers specializations within their existing departments, thus reaching the zenith of quality and dedicated services. It started its operations in 2010 and happens to be the largest hospital operating under the chain of Fortis group. Located in the heart of North Delhi, Fortis Shalimar Bagh is visited by locals and also people from neighbouring states. The hospital can be accessed via Rohtak road and Karnal road by those entering from neighbouring states. The hospital building has received the 3-star rating from Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Its excellent marketing, branding and… Read More
Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital
Suman Lata Nayak Prof
Director & Senior Consultant
Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital is a multispecialty hospital with world-class medical facilities and a wide array of services. Its headquarters is in Bengaluru but it has centres across India. It altogether had 23 hospitals and 7 heart centres. The super-speciality hospital provides healthcare services in several categories. It has orthopaedics, joint replacement, oncology, neurology, urology, nephrology, bone marrow transplantation, emergency medicine & critical care, and other departments.Each department is headed and operated by a team of trained doctors and healthcare professionals who have treated many patients and dealt with a variety of cases. The super-speciality hospital has the best of… Read More
Columbia Asia Hebbal
Ajit Huilgol
Chief Consultant-Nephrology and Renal Transplant
Sudhakar S Kanti
Columbia Asia Hebbal is a premier multi-speciality hospital in the northern part of Bangalore. Started in 2005 it is the first Columbia Asia Hospital in Bangalore. Its multi-disciplinary speciality covers Orthopedics, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery. Pediatrics, Opthalmology, Neurology, ENT, Urology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. Facilities:- 90 bedded multi-speciality facility Intensive Care unit for critical cases Neonatal Care Labour and Delivery suite High dependency unit for special cases The hospital has a separate department for Preventive Healthcare which includes Cancer Screening, Hypertension Screening, Comprehensive health check up below 30 years, Comprehensive health check up to 30 to… Read More
BLK Super Speciality Hospital
Aditya Pradhan
Sunil Prakash
Sr. Consultant & Director
BL Kapoor Hospital Delhi was inaugurated in the year 1959 by then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru after witnessing the huge success of its initial establishments in Lahore in Pakistan in the pre independence era and in Ludhiana during post independence period. BL Kapoor Hospital was established for special services in the field of Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Intensive Care, Dentistry, ENT, and Orthopedics along with special mother and child care services. The massive success of this group of Hospitals can be attributed to its passionate team of health experts who lay special emphasis in improving community health. In… Read More
Chennai , India
Rajeev Annigeri
Prakash K C
In the year 1983 Apollo Hospitals Chennai- the flagship hospital was established. They were the first to nurture the idea in the nation to not only provide holistic healthcare but uplift it to be the face of international standards catering to individual reach and capacities. They have worked tirelessly to catapult education, research and healthcare to reach its best times in the nation. Strategically located, hotels near Apollo hospital Chennai is very easy to locate. The hospital has more than 60 numbers of departments manned by skilled medical experts and internationally trained physicians and surgeons as can be verified by… Read More
Apollo Health City Hospital
Sanjay Maitra
Dhakshina Murthy
Apollo health city is one of the renowned hospitals in Hyderabad astute in covering the total range of treatments starting from addressing the ailments to complete recovery thus proving itself a total health city and not just a medical unit.The centers of excellence include cardiovascular diseases, joint diseases, Cancer, Emergency unit, Neurosciences, Eye and cosmetic surgery unit and renal diseases. They are adept in handling critical conditions and provide quality care to every patient adhering to stringent safety standards. It won the AHMA (Asian Hospital Management Award) in the year 2011. In the year 2013 Apollo Health City was honored… Read More
Why should you go for a kidney transplant in India
Kidney transplant in India is available across many high-range and mid-range hospitals in the country. India has a huge network of hospitals that offer treatment to end-stage renal patients.
India is a popular medical tourism destination primarily because of the reason that even the best hospitals offer quality treatment at an affordable cost. The same is the case with kidney transplantation in India. The cost of the procedure is much less as compared to other countries in the world.
Another reason why one should choose to get a kidney transplant in India done is the fact that comprehensive care is offered to patients by some of the most experienced and skilled doctors. The kidney transplant surgeons in India are globally renowned for their skills, expertise, and educations background. A majority of them complete their Fellowship from some of the best medical institutions in the world.
Indian, as a country, is known for it's compassionate yet professional approach towards the treatment of all patients. Even though the country is still developing, the medical infrastructure and the quality of care is good and at par, if not better, than a majority of the other medical tourism destinations.
What are the best cities for a kidney transplant in India
Best kidney treatment in India can be availed at the hospitals in cities that are considered to be the most developed. Some of the Tier-1 cities that offer the best kidney treatment in India include New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai.
These cities have advanced infrastructure and different parts of the cities are well-connected through different modes of transport, including cabs, autos, metro, and buses. Additionally, these cities are connected to the rest of the country through trains and domestic flights.
Each of these cities also has international airports that connect them to the major countries in the world through direct and indirect flights. Lodging and cuisine is not an issue for an international traveler in these cities because of the availability of a wide network of mid-range as well as high-end hotels and multicuisine restaurants.
What is the cost of a kidney transplant in India
The cost of a kidney transplant operation in India starts at approximately USD13000. However, there are several factors that determine the actual kidney transplant cost in India.
For example, the average cost of kidney transplantation in India depends on the city that you choose. With that said, we mean to say that the charges of the hospital, doctor's fee, hospitalization charges, and the cost of medications may vary from one city to the other within the country.
Apart from the choice of the city, there are several other factors that dictate the cost of kidney transplant operation in India:
Choice of hospital
Follow-up costs
Cost of medications
Doctor's fees
The cost associated with investigations of kidney donor in India
The kidney transplant cost in India is one of the most competitive in the world. People from different parts of the world travel to India for kidney transplant surgery because of the affordable cost of treatment, availability of state-of-the-art facilities, and highly qualified medical experts.
What are the top hospitals and surgeons for a kidney transplant in India
India has some of the best kidney transplant hospitals. The medical services rendered by the famous hospitals in India are on par with some of the best medical institutions in the world.
India, as a country, is globally renowned for offering good treatment at an affordable cost. More than that, the country is renowned for its brigade of skilled and experienced surgeons who are known for their vision and clinical expertise.
Some of the best kidney transplant hospitals in India include the following:
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Jaypee Hospital, Delhi NCR
BLK Superspecialty Hospital, New Delhi
Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai and Chennai
Aster Medcity, Kochi
SRMC, Chennai
Max Healthcare, Pan India
Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai
Fortis Hospital, Pan India
Medanta The Medcity, Delhi NCR
Some of the globally renowned doctors for a kidney transplant in India include the following:
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ahlawat, Medanta The Medicity
Dr. Rohtash K Sharma, BLK Superspecialty Hospital
Dr. GC Malakondaiah, Gleneagles Global Hospital
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, Fortis Hospital
Dr. Ajit K Huligol, Columbia Asia Hospital
Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi, Artemis Hospital
Is kidney transplant successful in India
The success rate of kidney transplantation in India is one of the highest in the world. The major contributing factors to a great kidney transplant success rates include highly experienced renal surgeons and the availability of all kind of medications and facilities required to ensure the safety of the patient and the donor.
The current success rate of a kidney transplant in India is estimated to be somewhere around 90 percent. Therefore are, however, several factors that control the overall success rate of kidney transplantation.
For example, kidney matching and compatibility is one major factor that controls the kidney transplantation cost. This is majorly determined with the help of cross-match and HLA typing reports.
A blood-related donor is more suitable as a donor as compared to a non-blood related donor. This is because there are fewer chances of organ rejection in the former case.
Also, it is always important to choose the right hospital with some of the most experienced surgeons for a procedure like an organ transplantation. Post-surgical infection is one of the complications after kidney transplant surgery and therefore, be sure to select a hospital with high hygiene standards to ensure better success rates.


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Adelaide, Australia: History, Wineries, Incredible coast line & an amazing vibe!
Published on: 24/04/2018 19/12/2018 by Nic Hilditch-Short Category:Australia, Backpacking Adventures, City guide, Off The Beaten Path, Travel Guide 1 Comment
When we decided to head over to Adelaide from Melbourne, an 8 hour drive, one of the biggest questions was why? It seemed that even most Australian's had no idea what this off the beaten track state capital had to offer and hardly anyone of the fellow backpackers we met had ventured that way either! In truth we had no idea either and it was sheer luck that we had made so many friends whilst travelling that were from Adelaide and that I also had a cousin who lived just outside the city who I had not seen in 17 years! When we arrived we had no idea how much we would fall for this small but perfectly formed city, for us it is now second behind our Australian home of Melbourne. It has perfect weather all year round, small enough to explore on foot, close to the beach, Mediterranean rolling vineyards, incredible coastal walks, wonderful hidden gems and just the perfect vibe of happening but not overrun! Here are our best things to do in Adelaide!
So, what are the best things to do in Adelaide?
It's unique Australian history which left behind a beautiful city
Wandering around Adelaide you would be easily forgiven for thinking you are in Europe, as with Sydney and Melbourne the city might surprise some first time visitors to Australia with it's historic and beautiful architecture. A stroll down North Terrace greets you with grand old buildings such as the University, Parliament House and Adelaide's main train station. It has that air of timeless elegance an London or Paris street would be envious of. Wandering further around the square set of the city reveals yet more stunning facades and historically important buildings, many around the recently redeveloped Victoria Square and Town Hall, complete with a statue of the Queen just like any English city! A highlight is the high street on Rundle Mall which really does bring together the old and the new side of the city.
Adelaide's history is closely related to the higher classes of England, you may notice the typical Aussie accent in these parts is particularly toned down and positively well spoken English sounding! The first time we met our good friend Sean whilst backpacking in Romania (who kindly let us crash at his place, cheers dude!) we only heard his voice from the next room, we pondered between ourselves whether he was in fact a Brit who has spent an extended period of time in Australia! Laughing it off as an Adelaide thing he then told us that the reason for this is because Adelaide was one of the only cities not settled by convicts and instead by the upper classes! Just wandering around this perfectly sized city is one of the best things to do in Adelaide.
It's compact size, walkability and accessibility
By the standard of Sydney and Melbourne, Adelaide is a small and compact city more along the line of many European cities and compares very well in size to our home city of Manchester or Liverpool. The layout is in a grid set within a square surrounded by lush gardens and the river. This means it is easy to get around on foot, crossing the entire CBD takes around 30 mins and the layout makes anywhere easy to find! There is a saying in SA that anywhere in Adelaide takes just half an hour to get to, and it's true! Whether walking around the CBD on foot or driving to the beach or hills, everything is within 30 mins! So that also means getting accommodation in Adelaide cbd is easy and ideal for exploring the area
Local beaches such as Gleneg and Henley
Adelaide is close to the coast as with most of the urban centres in Australia. This means that combined with its wonderful Mediterranean climate there is always somewhere to cool off on a beautiful sunny day. The cities most famous beaches are Gleneg and Henley, both easy to reach from the CBD with dedicated tram, train and bus routes and of course, it only takes 30 mins to get there! Around Adelaide there is some great surf too and many of our friends in the city take advantage of how close everything is to go for a morning surf each day before work, what better way to start the day and a must do on our things to do in Adelaide list!
Exploring the glorious wine regions of Mclaren Vale and Barossa Valley
Having a wonderful Mediterranean climate and a sea breeze has made the hills around Adelaide perfect for wine making for generations. The regions of Barossa Valley and Mclaren Vale produce wine famous around the world, including Jacobs Creek. The majority of the wineries offer free tastings set in lush rolling vineyards that could be mistaken for Tuscany, what could be better?
Barossa Valley is the better known regions of the two and is home to most of the globally exported wines, if you could call anywhere in Adelaide a tourist destination then this would be it! However we chose to visit the lesser known Mclaren Vale with some of our friends from Adelaide, this region is more of a local hang out and is even more scenic if that's possible. If there is one thing you do outside of the city from our things to do in Adelaide guide, it has to be seeing the wine region.
It offers wines from higher end producers such as Coreole and also from newer hipster wineries such as Alpha Box and Dice to cover all spectrums and to ensure there will be somewhere you feel comfortable whether you are a connoisseur or a first timer! Just make sure to organise some transport using one of the local mini van services, get a friend to drive or stay at one of the local campsites!
Beautiful coastal towns such as Port Elliot and Goolwa
Another 30 mins outside of the city towards the coast and you come across the wonderful region of Goolwa, Victor Harbour and Port Elliot, the latter a favourite of ours. Each one a lovely quiet and quaint coastal town with a sleepy village charm to them and beaches often only dotted with locals. On our things to do in Adelaide list, heading to these wonderful villages is a must do.
Port Elliot is a small place but it makes up for it in beauty, the harbour offers a wonderfully sheltered beach in Horseshoe bay and across the way is a stunning coastal walk around to Rocky Bay overlooking the azure waters of the region. After a walk and a swim there are many locally owned cafes and shops to visit, be sure to stop off at the famous bakery for a pie and a lamington!
Discover the German village just outside of Adelaide
Now you've been tricked into thinking you were in England, then Italy, its time for even more European influence in the quirky village of Hahndorf, you guessed it, around 30 mins into the hills from Adelaide! Hahndorf was settled by Lutheran migrants, many of whom arrived on board the ship " Zebra" on 28 December 1838. The town was named after Dirk Meinerts Hahn, the captain of the ship and Dorf meaning valley in German.
Today it is Australia's oldest surviving German settlement and wandering around its beautifully kept streets is like stepping back into 19th century Bavaria! The architecture here is in the traditional fachwerk or Timber framed style of Southern Germany, the tricolour of Black, Red and Gold can be seen flying in the Australian sun and many of the cafes and pubs sell German cuisine and beer!
Hahndorf really is a charming and rather surreal place to visit in the hills of Adelaide, Bavarian music and the smell of Bratwurst filling the air and shop windows display their nutcracker dolls and lederhosen, it has to be seen to be believed and a perfect day out of the city on our things to do in Adelaide guide.
It's happening vibe
Adelaide seems to effortlessly combine that trendy and happening coffee culture and hipster vibe without being full of itself. It has that perfect combination of youthfulness and reserve that give it this special vibe that is often a little over done in Melbourne and over in Sydney they seem to try a little too hard to capture that! Coffee and brunch, cycling around the city and buying artisan products at Adelaide Central Market before spending an evening at the amazing art galleries, theatres or just having a few pints at the Exeter and a gyros on the way home (Vegan is available too of course!) Exploring the coffee and bar scene is a must do on or things to do in Adelaide list.
How uncrowded and off the beaten track it is!
The benefit to Adelaide being a lot less visited is that is it a lot quieter and more relaxed than many other state capitals. Tourists are few and far between and you are much more likely to have the beauty spots to yourself or share them with a handful of knowledgable locals. The traffic in the city is also very minimal, especially compared to the chaos of Melbourne in the morning! Adelaide being a small city too means that it seems to have just the right amount of people to feel lively but not over crowded.
Other awesome places we didn't get to visit this time
There are many places to see around Adelaide, more than we had time for on two visits. In the future we would love to head over to Granite island just off Victor Harbour which is accessed by a horse drawn tram. Also the wonderful Kangaroo island which is reportedly one of the most beautiful places in the entire country, but it does require a good few days to explore properly and an expensive ferry ride. We would also like to explore the Flinders ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Port Adelaide next time!
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Music Monday: December 26, 2022
Well, we are at the end of another year. This time next week we will be in 2023. I want to thank you all for being here for the last 365 days. It means so much to me. I appreciate all of you. And I look forward to you joining me in the new year which I hope is a good one for all of us.
While celebrating all things Christmas for the last 25 days, I missed an important music birthday: Keith Richards turned 79 years young. The long time Rolling Stone guitarist & one half of the group's prolific songwriting team was born December 16, 1943 in Dartford, Kent, England.
For 60 years The Stones have done it all, from being part of the British Invasion to defining classic rock to playing with their own musical heroes to reaching legendary status. And Richards has been one of the most recognizable faces behind the band with a sound that helped put The Stones in their rightful place in music & cultural history. I chose today's song because I hope it is something will all get to be in 2023.
Happy birthday, Keith & Happy New Year to all of you.
"Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day".
The Rolling Stones circa 2000 (L to R): Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ron Wood. (Image found online. Original source unknown.)
The Rolling Stones: "Happy" (1972, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards).
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Walther 5030320: The PPK/S .22 is identical to its PPK/S 380 brother, but you can shoot 22LR rimfire ammo for pennies a shot and recoil is minimal. PPK/S is the 1968 "Sport" version with longer grip, based on the legendary 1931 design. The top strap is cut with a wave to reduce glare and rear slide serrations make for non-slip grip and classic Walther styling. The internal slide stop reduces external snags. It has fixed steel sights and classic Walther checkered grip panels. The double action trigger of the PPK/S 22 has a 17.5 lb. pull while the single action has a 6.6 lb. pull. The beaver tail and magazine finger extensions improve shooting comfort. The PPK/S .22 is great for the whole family, a quality firearm to someday pass it on to the next generation.
This model has a black frame with a nickel finish.
The PPK/S .22 blends the iconic PPK design with the fun and cost savings of the .22 LR The PPK/S .22 is identical to its PPK/S 380 brother, but you can shoot 22LR rimfire ammo for pennies a shot and recoil is minimal. PPK/S is the 1968 "Sport" version with longer grip, based on the legendary 1931 design. The top strap is cut with a wave to reduce glare and rear slide serrations make for non-slip grip and classic Walther styling. The internal slide stop reduces external snags. It has fixed steel sights and classic Walther checkered grip panels. The double action trigger of the PPK/S 22 has a 17.5 lb. pull while the single action has a 6.6 lb. pull. The beaver tail and magazine finger extensions improve shooting comfort, and threaded barrel comes standard. The PPK/S .22 is great for the whole family, a quality firearm to someday pass it on to the next generation. High Gloss Nickel Finish.


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Knock Knock Children's Museum (KKCM) is a 26,000 square foot facility that offers an exciting world of early learning, discovery and hands-on exploration through eighteen interactive Learning Zones and the Big Backyard. The Museum seeks to develop young minds from birth to age 8, while building an inclusive community from a landmark site in City-Brooks Community Park, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
KKCM seeks a leader who is excited about engaging, educating and developing the full potential of all children. This individual understands and can communicate to others the transformative power of informal learning environments like children's museums. This person has experience in leading and directing complex organizations. S/he will have demonstrated both strategic agility and the ability to execute plans to achieve quantified outcomes. Ideally, this candidate has experience in guiding an organization with multiple stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process to develop both short-term and long-term goals for growth and sustainability.
S/he will bring strong financial and business management skills to KKCM. An understanding of business principles applied to a nonprofit organization, particularly a background of sustainable program growth, revenue enhancement and diversification, is required. This individual will demonstrate a career path of progressive leadership experience in the education, nonprofit, corporate or government sectors. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to operate effectively within a nonprofit governing environment. Museum leadership and management experience is strongly preferred.
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Interstate 215 at Newport Road interchange is still under construction. This $48.4 million interchange project is designed with a new cloverleaf on and off ramp that will provide easy freeway access. The I-215 project presents an opportunity for Newport Road expansion into four lanes in both directions to offer improvement for traffic flowing in and out of Menifee City.
Work on the I-215 project began in the summer of 2015 and is expected to complete this Spring suggesting that the project is ongoing. During the construction process, we've noted occasional closure of sections of the road in recent days. Closures occur during the night to pave the way for constructions activities. Southbound I-215 and Northbound I-215 between Scott Road and McCall Boulevard and on-and off-ramps face frequent closures.
We expect dirt from the above project. The construction alert indicates that this road project began construction on November 28, 2016, and is supposed to complete in the spring of 2017.
This project had two phases. Phase 1 included resurfacing of Newport Road from Bradley to Murrieta Roads. Phase 2 has several activities that include widening on Newport Road from Haun to Bradley Roads, additional of a lane in each direction, installing traffic signals at the intersection of the Calle Tomas, upgrading the street lights in both directions of Newport Road and constructing a raised median with water-wise plants and drip irrigation. The construction of a bus shelter and disability accessible pedestrian ramps are all part of the phase 2 projects activities that are underway.
The above public road projects are government funded projects, are being constructed on the previous physical year's budget. Even though the construction is currently inconveniencing residents, the projects will improve the quality of transportation in this city.
These are projects within the city where the tenants or business are trying to move to the existing place of trying to change space for the purpose of current building occupation's improvement. The development includes interior or exterior redesign and renovations. The projects that are under construction and that may contribute a little dirt to the environment include The PitStop Sports Bar and Grill, Creme de la Crème Bakery, Yogurtland, Sports Clips, America's Best Eyecare, Creamistry, Nekter Juice Bar, China Brother, and Ono Hawaiian BBQ.
The above projects are under construction. The public is advised to plan ahead for the anticipated temporary inconvenience as well as try to use an alternative safe route wherever possible.


Pizza East is a modern take on a pizzeria, serving wood oven pizzas, antipasti and daily specials in modern surroundings. There are three locations in London's Shoreditch, Portobello Road and Kentish Town.
Housed on the ground floor of Highgate Studios, Pizza East Kentish Town is a raw, stripped-back space with steel beams, wooden floors, huge windows, brickwork and bare concrete.
A former Georgian pub in the middle of Portobello Market, our West London restaurant is set over two floors, with a laid-back dining room upstairs and terrace providing a little green haven.
In a former tea warehouse on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road, the original Pizza East has an industrial feel with steel refectory tables and wooden floors.