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Garnet, the birthstone for January, signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum, means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone's resemblance to a pomegranate seed. References to the gemstone dates back to 3100 B.C., when the Egyptians used garnets as inlays jewelry. Garnet is the name of a group of minerals that comes in a rainbow of colors, from the deep red of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green of tsavorites. Today, the most important sources for garnet are Africa, Sri Lanka, and India.
The garnet, is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel.
Amethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Throughout history, the gemstone has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. English regalia were even decorated with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. It has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. Amethyst is purple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in every corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst were found in Russia and were featured in much royal European jewelry. Today, while Brazil is the primary source of this gemstone, fine material can be found elsewhere, especially in Zambia.
The amethyst, is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. At one time, only royalty could wear the gem. Ancient Greeks thought that the amethyst guarded against intoxication. In fact, amethyst comes from amethystos, a Greek word meaning "sober."
The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully complements spring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the color usually is more intense in larger stones. This gemstone is mined mainly in Brazil, but also is found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique.
The aquamarine, was thought to cure heart, liver, and stomach diseases—all one had to do was drink the water in which the gem had been soaking. Early sailors believed that aquamarine talismans, etched with the likeness of the sea god Neptune, protected them against ocean dangers.
The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green jasper flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was used by the Babylonians to make seals and amulets and was believed to have healing powers — especially for blood disorders. It is sometimes called the martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops of Christ's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. Generally found embedded in rocks or in riverbeds as pebbles, primary sources for this stone are India, Brazil, and Australia.
As the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one. And now you have more choices than ever. Get creative and give the ultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color diamonds are natural, rare and truly exotic gem of the earth. Diamonds in hues of yellow, red, pink, blue, and green range in intensity from faint to vivid and generally the more saturated the color, the higher the value. In fact, diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and may be priced higher than a colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color diamonds are very desirable, color is sometimes introduced in a laboratory. These are correctly called color-treated diamonds. When purchasing a fancy-color diamond, the shopper should ask if any enhancements or treatments were used to improve its color and/or clarity.
The diamond, in addition to being a symbol of everlasting love, was once thought to bring courage. In Sanskrit, the diamond is called "vajra," which also means lightning; in Hindu mythology, vajra was the weapon of Indra, the king of gods.
As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world's emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia. The availability of high-quality emerald is limited; consequently, treatments to improve clarity are performed regularly.
The emerald, was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. Ancient Romans went so far as to dedicate this stone to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Today, it is thought that emeralds signify wisdom, growth, and patience.
Historically, pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries. They were one of the favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; later in Tudor England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. In the early 1900s, the first successful commercial culturing of round saltwater pearls began. Since the 1920s, cultured pearls have almost completely replaced natural pearls in the market.
The pearl, has long been a symbol of purity. The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
A relatively modern gem, Alexandrite, was first discovered in Russia in 1831 during the reign of its namesake, Czar Alexander II, and is an extremely rare chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities. Its color is a lovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color to a purplish red in incandescent light. Due to its rarity, some jewelers stock synthetic versions of this enchanting gemstone. (Synthetic gemstones are man-made alternatives to the natural material, possessing the same physical, optical, and chemical properties as the natural gemstone.)
The third birthstone for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's appearance altered with the phases of the moon — a belief that held until well after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal gemstone, moonstones show a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes show either a multirayed star or a cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in India, moonstones often are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacred color) and are believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whose purpose is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals called feldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks and comes in a variety of colors such as green, blue, peach, and champagne. The most prized moonstones are from Sri Lanka; India, Australia, the United States, Mayanmar, and Madagascar are also sources.
There's no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July birthday. Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagination, and are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is a variety of the gems species corundum. It is harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means a ruby is durable enough for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is extremely rare, and the color of the gem is most important to its value. The most prized color is a medium or medium dark vivid red or slightly purplish red. If the gem is too light or has too much purple or orange, it will be called a fancy-color sapphire.
The ruby, was regarded by ancient Hindus as the "king of gems." It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. Today, the ruby's deep-red color signifies love and passion.
Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year. As peridot is a gemstone that forms deep inside the Earth and brought to the surface by volcanoes, in Hawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Today, most of the peridot supply comes from Arizona; other sources are China, Myanmar, and Pakistan. This gemstone comes in several color variations ranging from yellowish green to brown, but most consumers are attracted to the bright lime greens and olive greens. Peridot, in smaller sizes, often is used in beaded necklaces and bracelets.
The peridot, symbolizes strength. It is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares.
Sardonyx is a form of onyx and is recognized by its layers of reddish brown and white banding. It was popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans who carried into battle talismans of sardonyx engraved with images of heroes such as Mars or Hercules, believing that this would bring courage and victory. Because of its attractive banding, sardonyx has long been used to fashion cameos (carved raised figures) and intaglios (the reverse of cameos). This gemstone is found throughout the world. The most attractive specimens are found in India, but material also is mined in Czechoslovakia, Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, and in the United States.
Sapphire, the September birthstone, has been popular since the Middle Ages and, according to folklore, will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or violetish blue, as well as various shades of pure blue. The most prized colors are a medium to medium dark blue or slightly violetish blue. Sapphire is a variety of the gem species corundum and occurs in all colors of the rainbow. Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by their color (pink sapphire, green sapphire). Ruby is the red variety of corundum.
The sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire. Traditionally a favorite stone of priests and kings, the sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom.
Tourmaline has become a favorite gemstone among jewelry designer, and gem collectors the world over. Since it is available in a wide variety of colors, it is ideally suited to almost anyone's taste. Tourmaline also is known for displaying several colors in the same gemstone. These bi-color or tri-color gems are formed in many combinations; gemstones with clear color distinctions are highly prized. One multi-color variety is known as watermelon tourmaline, and features green, pink, and white colors bands; to resemble its namesake, the gemstone is cut into thin slices having a pink center, white ring, and green edge. Tourmaline is found in many localities including Brazil, Afghanistan, East Africa, and the USA.
The name opal derives from the Greek Opallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)." Opals range in color from milky white to black with flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, and blue. An opal's beauty is the product of contrast between its color play and its background. Opal is a formation of non-crystalline silica gel that seeped into crevices in the sedimentary strata. Through time and nature's heating and molding processes, the gel hardened into the form of opals. The opal is composed of particles closely packed in spherical arrangements. When packed together in a regular pattern, a three-dimensional array of spaces are created that give opal its radiance.
The opal, symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word comes from the Latin opalus, meaning "precious jewel." Necklaces with opals set in them were worn to repel evil and to protect eyesight.
Topaz is a gemstone available in a rich rainbow of colors. Prized for several thousand years in antiquity, all yellow gems in antiquity were called topaz. Often confused with citrine quartz (yellow) and smoky quartz (brown), quartz and topaz are separate and unrelated mineral species. The most prized color of topaz is called Imperial topaz after the Russian Czars of the 1800s and features a magnificent orange body color with pinkish undertones. Topaz also comes in yellow, pink, purple, orange, and the many popular blue tones.
The topaz, symbolizes love and affection. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect.
Citrine, the other birthstone for November is known as the "healing quartz". This golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the wearer. Citrine can be found in a variety of shades ranging from pastel yellow to dark brownish orange. It is one of the most affordable of gemstones and plentiful in nature. Citrine is found most frequently in Brazil, Bolivia, and Spain.
Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania, and found exclusively in this tiny area of the world, tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-blue color for which the gemstone is treasured; often it is heat-treated to achieve this color. Colors range from blue to purple, and tanzanites that are medium dark in tone, vivid in saturation, and slightly violet blue command premium prices. As tanzanite can be less expensive than sapphire, it often was purchased as an alternative. However, it has increased in popularity and now is valued more for its own beauty and brilliance than as a sapphire substitute.
Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun, meaning gold and color, zircon is found in a wide range of colors such as: blue, yellow, orange, brown, green, colorless, and red (the most prized color). For many years colorless zircon was used to imitate diamonds. Folk wisdom grants zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite, protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome, and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing a deep, tranquil sleep. Major sources of zircon are the Chanthaburi area of Thailand, the Palin area of Cambodia, and the southern part of Vietnam.
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The December issue of Scientific American mentions a new protein solution that, in animal tests, has been able to quickly stop bleeding in a way that's fundamentally different from previous methods. The research, by Dr. Ellis-Behnke and colleagues, was published online in the journal Nanomedicine on 13 October 2006 (see abstract); the article is still in press.
It's a solution of peptides (proteins) that is injected over the wound and stops the bleeding in seconds. It's unclear precisely how it works; the peptides apparently self-assemble into some sort of fibrous network, different from normal blood clots (no platelets are present). No apparent toxic effects have been observed, and the gel is long-lasting. What's especially neat is that the sustance eventually breaks down into its constituent amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, which can then be used by the body.
Obviously, research is still in the initial stages. Even if it is shown to be safe in humans, its effectiveness will have to be compared to standard methods of stopping bleeding. But it could add to our collection of hemostatic tools, potentially displacing the methods we currently use.
J. R. Minkel discusses the development in an expanded article on Scientific American's web site. It also features a short clip demonstrating the use of the substance after making an incision in the liver of some type of rodent.


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Introduction of Former US Embassy in Tehran
The US Embassy is located in central Tehran. Where the intersection of Taleghani and Mofateh is now known to Tehrani people. Although at the time of the conquest, the two streets were Takht Jamshid and the Government Gate.
The US Embassy is about 10 minutes from the grand bazaar of Tehran. While it is about 5 minutes to the Russian, British and French embassies. It is clear that the embassy location is clever in order to gain an accurate understanding of the social structure and people, free from government propaganda. Americans, like many countries, could have embassies in the best parts of Tehran. But at that time they sacrificed the main function of the embassy. This is why to obtain an accurate picture of the host country. The embassy stretches about 1,000 meters along Taleghani Street, with 4 in the 1,000 meters. Located in the middle and next to it, the US badge is still visible.
The embassy has changed a lot since 1979. The northern part of the embassy is a sports club while a bookstore established in the southern part. The walls have, of course, been substantially different from before, with revolutionary and anti-American slogans written on them. These walls are often the subject of foreign photographers and filmmakers based in Tehran. This is how they illustrate the relationship between Iran and the United States. From this exterior view, the inside of the embassy changes. A number of niches and buildings are existing, ranging from the auditorium to the restaurant and prayer house.
1953 COUP D'ETAT in Iran
From the Iranian coup in 1953 and the overthrow of the national government organized by the British and American intelligence agencies to the Iranian Revolution in the winter of 1979; from the US embassy occupation by revolutionary students to the Iran-Iraq war alongside dozens of such small or large events, All involved in creating a split and distrust between Iran and the West.
Army officers and supporters of the Iranian monarchy on August 27, shortly after the Shah's return from a brief period of exile to reclaim power. And the signs of these changes are still visible in Iran, especially the capital, Tehran. One of the major events that led to a deep and serious crisis between Tehran and Washington was the occupation and hostage taking of the Iranian embassy on November 4, 1979, then known as Dan Spy in Iran.
Possible Crisis in Iran
On that date, a number of Iranian students belonging to a group called Student Followers of Imam Line attacked the US Embassy in Tehran, holding 66 US diplomats, making the case one of the major international crises. The hostages ended on January 20, 1981, with Iran and the United States accepting the Algerian agreement.
Construction of the US Embassy in Tehran
The main building remains architecturally intact, a short distance from the main but still close to the street, with a tall garden adjoining the building's short walls. The two-story building in the middle of the embassy is the ambassador's house. This house is now not using for political matters. Of course, the embassy building is also out of use and can only be visited in concert with the group.
Apart from the historical heritage, including art, culture, and architecture of ancient Iranian history – from the Achaemenid Empire and the Persian civilization to the era of Greek domination, the Sasanian Empire, and the spread of Islam, attention to contemporary Iranian history is also understand in detail today.
Now, the site transformed into a museum, and its doors open to foreign tourists to show proof of one of the events of contemporary Iranian history. Various documents related to secret audiences, espionage equipment, advanced US communications tools, secret chambers as well as records of special operations conducted by the US Armed Forces are exhibiting at the museum for release.
Inside the US Embassy Museum
Built-in 1948, the embassy's architect was Idi van der Gerste, who also designed the US embassy in Ankara. The resemblance of the building plan to the American high school programs of the 1930s and 1940s. The way to the rise of its staff as Henderson. There are photos and slogans that have implications for the Iranian Revolution and American rejection. Today the building of the Iranian Student Mobilization Organization is located in a part of this site. However, the main building of a two-story museum for displaying telecommunications equipment, listening rooms, evidence of CIA intervention in Iran, and student seizure scenes.
Visiting Hours from the former US Embassy in Tehran
From 9 am to 12:30 pm and 14 am to 18:30 pm on Saturday to Thursday.

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===Junta appointments===
Through voter fraud, Biden amassed enough fraudulent ballots to give the appearance of a Blue Mirage.[11] Biden has made it clear that he woild not hold China accountable for the CCP pandemic.[12] He pledged to raise taxes by undoing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which helped the economy boom, and threatens to replace all the jobs lost during the coronavirus with clean energy jobs,[13] promote the Green New Deal, and the supposed "Equal Rights Amendment." Forced abortion would be "the law of the land."[14]
During the Blue Mirage, Biden's purported appointment of a liberal white supremacist, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was met with protests by the Black Lives Matter organization.[15]
3.1 Junta appointments
Pulitzer Prize winning leftist columnist Jerry Saltz, declared: "Republicanism is no longer a political problem; Republicanism is a social problem…It must be treated in the same way coronavirus is treated: it has to be isolated and snuffed-out by repressing it in about 70% of the general population."[72] [73]
Junta appointments
In addition to Biden's longstanding alliance with fellow Democrat segregationists in the U.S. Senate, Biden is known for a history of making racially insensitive remarks. Reportedly, Biden's political approach to race has long been geared toward assuaging the racial anxieties of white voters. Biden exposed his racial insensitivity towards the 2008 Democratic Presidential candidate and running mate, Barack Obama, when he declared, "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy." He later claimed, "Barack Hussein Obama is change enough for most people."[81] Biden called Confederate flag advocates "very fine people"[82] and a disproportionate share of the U.S. military which are minorities as "stupid bastards"[83]
"Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!"[100][101]
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Q: Move plugin-settings to 'Settings'-menu in the admin I hate it, when plugins add their own settings like this:

It's cluttered and annoying. Can I somehow move them in under 'Settings':

I imagined something like, checking if there is a plugin by the given name; and if there is, then remove it from the admin bar, like this (however, this doesn't work):
function custom_menu_page_removing() {
    // Neither of these two work (the first is the
    // link, the second is the slug
    remove_menu_page( 'admin.php?page=themepacific_jp_gallery' );
    remove_menu_page( 'tiled-gallery-carousel-without-jetpack' );
}
add_action( 'admin_menu', 'custom_menu_page_removing' );

I then imagined adding a link to generel settings like this:
function example_admin_menu() {
    global $submenu;
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    $submenu['options-general.php'][] = array('Yoast', 'manage_options', $url);
}
add_action('admin_menu', 'example_admin_menu');

But my two problems are these:

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*I can't find the correct remove_menu_page( 'URL' ); to remove either Yoast or TP Tiled Gallery. How do I do that?

*If I remove the Yoast, - what will then happen to the sub-menu? How do I access that:

A: You seem to be making life complicated. Here's the code you need;
function menu_shuffle() {
  remove_menu_page( 'plugin-page' );
  add_submenu_page('options-general.php','Page Title', 'Menu Label','manage_options', 'plugin-page' );
};

add_action( 'admin_menu', 'menu_shuffle' );

plugin-page can be found by mousing over the existing menu label and getting the part after the ?page=in this case ?page=plugin-page
The Wordpress function definition for add_submenu_page() https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/add_submenu_page/ includes a list of all the menu page slugs (and you need the '.php').
so in the example above for Yoast (bless its pointy little head and use Hide SEO Bloat)
function menu_shuffle() {
  remove_menu_page( 'wpseo_dashboard' );
  add_submenu_page('options-general.php','Yoast SE0', 'SEO','manage_options', 'wpseo_dashboard' );
};

add_action( 'admin_menu', 'menu_shuffle' );

A: For Yoast, you can easily hide it, the settings are also in the WP topbar. :)
To hide it, use this code :
function mte_custom_menu_page_removing() {
remove_menu_page( 'wpseo_dashboard' );              //Yoast

I am also interested to know how to move all other plugins in the settings submenu.
-> Maybe an other solution here

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Report: UTSC Campus Council - May 26, 2020
Tue, May 26 2020 at 4:10 pm - 5:55 pm
THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH CAMPUS COUNCIL
REPORT NUMBER 42 OF THE CAMPUS COUNCIL
Your Campus Council reports that it met on May 26, 2020 at 4:10 p.m. virtually, with the following members present:
Present: Preet Banerjee (Chair), Paul Kingston (Vice-Chair), Wisdom Tettey (Vice-President and Principal), William Gough (Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean), Andrew Arifuzzaman, Fareed Amin, Shadi Dalili, Tarun Dewan, Arda Erturk, George Fadel, Jason Glover, Elaine Khoo, Daniel Lysak, Mari Motrich, Gillian Mason, Sonja Nikkila, Tayyab Rashid, Silma Roddau, Annie Sahagian, Dorinda So, Lynn Tucker
Regrets: Liben Gebremikael, Brenda Librecz, Mari Motrich
Secretariat: Emma Thacker (Secretary), Kristi Gourlay, Anwar Kazimi, David Walders
In Attendance: Maydianne Andrade (Vice-Dean Faculty Affairs & Equity), Mary Silcox (Vice-Dean Graduate), Desmond Pouyat (Dean, Student Affairs), Tina Doyle (Director, AccessAbility Services), Jessica Fields, Cassandra Hartblay
The Chair welcomed members and guests to the Council meeting. He offered reflections and highlights on the work of the Council over the past governance year and thanked all members for their engagement and thoughtful questions throughout the year. The Chair reminded student members that the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) included UTSC governance bodies, and they may submit their positions for validation by the Secretariat.
2. Report of the Vice-President and Principal
The Chair invited Professor Wisdom Tettey, Vice-President and Principal, to provide his report. Professor Tettey thanked students, faculty and staff for their ongoing collaborative efforts in the community in response to COVID-19, and in keeping with UTSC values. He reported that the UTSC Strategic Plan, Inspiring Inclusive Excellence: A Strategic Vision for the University of Toronto Scarborough, had received final governance approval. He discussed the next stages of implementation. He stated that the virtual convocation ceremony would begin at noon on June 2, 2020, and encouraged all to attend. Professor Tettey noted the University's key imperatives in decision making regarding academic and campus planning for the fall, which included the promotion of health and safety, advancement of academic excellence, and ensuring the needs of the community were met. He invited several members of the leadership team to share updates from their portfolios.
Mr. Desmond Pouyat, Dean, Student Affairs, provided an overview of the online offerings and services available for students, including those for athletics and recreation. He noted several of the initiatives to build the community and support students, which included online counselling, immigration advice, and the 'Get Hired' virtual conference. He noted that while there was still uncertainty, he was confident that the community would rise to the occasion.
Mr. Andrew Arifuzzaman, Chief Administrative Officer, provided an overview of the changes to operational aspects on campus, and reported that the focus has shifted to fall session planning and the reopening of operations. Considerations included the support that would be required for online teaching and learning activities, such as new technology. He noted that reopening decisions would align with the Strategic Plan and reported that UTSC continued to work with community partners to support COVID-19 related initiatives.
Professor Mary Silcox, Vice-Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, reported on behalf of Professor William Gough, Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, regarding academic continuity updates. She noted the principles of health and safety, academic excellence, and meeting the needs of the UTSC community that guided academic continuity planning. She mentioned that public transportation and the age of faculty (20% over age of 60) were specific concerns for UTSC. Physical distancing was assumed to be part of the fall semester, which reduced classroom capacity (down to about 20%). Professor Silcox provided an overview of the 'remote guarantee' for UTSC students in the fall session, which provided a commitment to remote access for fall session courses. Some in-person offerings would be considered which would have remote counterparts so students that participated remotely would not be disadvantaged. Professor Silcox thanked the community for all of their hard work and dedication in response to COVID-19.
Members had no questions.
3. Proposal to Convert the Centre for French and Linguistics (EDU:A) to the Department of Language Studies
Professor Maydianne Andrade, Vice-Dean Faculty Affairs and Equity, presented the proposal to convert the Centre for French and Linguistics (EDU:A) to the Department of Language Studies. Professor Andrade explained the distinctions between an EDU:A and a department, and provided some of the history, including the growth of the Centre for French and Linguistics.
Professor Andrade explained that the Centre for French and Linguistics sought departmental status as the unit already functioned as a department. The unit had a strong common, scholarly focus on human languages, with the goal of understanding, analysing, and interpreting human language, and its connections and manifestations in culture. She provided members with information regarding faculty appointments, student enrolment, budget, and other elements of the proposed department. In addition, the proposal consultation was reviewed, and it was clarified that there would be no staffing, budget, or program changes as a result of the conversion.
Dr. Tayyab Rashid, Chair of the Campus Affairs Committee, and Professor Elaine Khoo, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, both confirmed that the proposal was approved for recommendation by their respective governance bodies.
On motion duly made, seconded, and carried,
YOUR COUNCIL RECOMMENDED,
THAT, the Centre for French and Linguistics (EDU:A) be converted to the Department of Language Studies, as described in the proposal recommended by the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, Professor William Gough, and dated April 17, 2020, be approved to be effective as of July 1, 2020.
4. Proposal to Convert the Interdisciplinary Centre for Health and Society (EDU:B) to the Department of Health and Society
Professor Maydianne Andrade, Vice-Dean Faculty Affairs and Equity, presented the proposal to convert the Interdisciplinary Centre for Health and Society (ICHS) (EDU:B) to the Department of Health and Society (provisional title). Professor Andrade explained the characteristics of an EDU:B in relation to a department, and provided some of the history and growth of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Health and Society.
Professor Andrade explained that the ICHS sought departmental status and described the academic mission and aspirations of the unit. She stated that there was a distinct need for change in the organizational structure of the unit to support degree programs and its robust research mission. The conversion to a department would allow faculty to hold primary appointments within the unit. In addition, proposal consultation was reviewed, and it was clarified that there would be no changes to staffing or programs due to the conversion. Professor Fields (Director, ICHS) provided further remarks on the history of the ICHS, and discussed the unit's strong position and coherent vison. Dr. Tayyab Rashid, Chair of the Campus Affairs Committee, and Professor Elaine Khoo, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, both confirmed that the proposal was approved for recommendation by their respective governance bodies.
A member asked if COVID-19 was included in the curriculum for the upcoming semesters. Professor Jessica Fields responded that the faculty submitted an article to The Conversation that highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary thinking with respect to health and society. In addition, a course was developed to highlight COVID-19 and could be adapted to support other related issues.
THAT, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Health and Society (EDU:B) be converted to the Department of Health and Society, as described in the proposal recommended by the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, Professor William Gough, and dated April 17, 2020, be approved to be effective as of July 1, 2020.
5. Creation of the Centre for Global Disability Studies as an EDU:C
Professor Mary Silcox, Vice-Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, presented the proposal to create the Centre for Global Disability Studies (CGDS). Professor Silcox explained the characteristics of an EDU:C, which supported research clusters, and explained the goals of the new Centre. She noted that the CGDS would position UTSC as a regional and international leader of the emerging field of global disability studies, and would act as a tri-campus hub to foster interdisciplinary research and scholarly interest in the field. She noted that the CGDS would activate core elements of UTSC's Strategic Plan, Inspiring Inclusive Excellence.
Professor Cassandra Hartblay provided context to the term 'global', included in the Centre's title, and provided information on the global disability studies movement. She noted that the CGDS would partner with UTSC AccessAbility Services, to position UTSC as a leader in student support and service and discussed the research aspirations of the Centre. Dr. Tayyab Rashid, Chair of the Campus Affairs Committee, confirmed that the proposal was approved for recommendation, on May 4, 2020.
A member asked about protocols for identifying and establishing Centre and community relationships, and further inquired about how the Centre would interact with other national or international Centres with similar goals. In addition, the member sought clarification on the language of 'troubling' and 'anti-ablest' and asked if scholarly journals existed in this area of inquiry. Professor Hartblay responded that the Centre would act as a potential home for visiting scholars and it was hoped that the Centre would attract students to the area of disability studies. She clarified that disability studies had several scholarly journals and provided historical context with respect to the contested and critiqued language within the field. She also reported on the long-term goals to support community relations and outreach with similar academic centres.
A member asked about the terminology of 'disability'. Professor Hartblay responded that there was little agreement about the use of the term 'disability' and provided an overview of the fraught point of discussion within the field of study, and the intentions of the proposed Centre.
On motion duly moved, seconded, and carried,
YOUR COUNCIL RESOLVED,
THAT, the creation of the Centre for Global Disability Studies as an Extra-Departmental Unit C as described in the proposal recommended by the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, Professor William Gough, and dated April 7, 2020, be approved to be effective as of July 1, 2020.
6. Report of the Previous Meeting: Report Number 41 – April 22, 2020
7. Business Arising from the Report of the Previous Meeting
8. Reports for Information
Members received the following reports for information.
Report Number 42 of the UTSC Agenda Committee (May 13, 2020)
Report Number 44 of the UTSC Academic Affairs Committee (April 28, 2020)
Report Number 38 of the UTSC Campus Affairs Committee (May 4, 2020)
9. Date of the Next Meeting – June 23, 2020 at 4:10 p.m.
The Chair advised members that the Council was scheduled to meet again on June 23, 2020 at 4:10 p.m. He noted this was a reserve date and it was anticipated the meeting would be cancelled. The Chair noted that the 2020-2021 governance schedule was posted to the Governing Council website and would be circulated.
10. Question Period
A member asked how the Credit / No Credit (CR/NCR) option at the St. George Campus would affect UTSC students over the summer session. Professor Gough responded that the CR/NCR option had reverted back to the way it was prior to the winter 2020 session for both the Faculty of Arts & Science and UTSC. He noted that any difference in the date of declaration was consistent with past practice.
The Chair thanked the Vice-Chair, Assessors and outgoing members of the Campus Council. Professor Wisdom Tettey, Vice-President and Principal, expressed his appreciation for members' commitment to serving on the Campus Council.
No other business was raised.
The Council moved in camera.
IN-CAMERA SESSION
12. Appointments: 2020-21 UTSC Campus Council Standing Committee Assignments, including the Agenda Committee
THAT the identified UTSC Campus Council members be appointed to serve on the standing committees and in related leadership roles, as recommended by the UTSC Nominating Committee for one-year terms effective July 1, 2020.
The Council returned to open session.


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IVECO, GLS, Vulcangas Open Bio-LNG Plant in Northern Italy, It Will Fuel Heavy Trucks
BioRefineries/Renewable Fuel Production, Biorefinery/Fuel Production Infrastructure, Business News/Analysis, Feedstocks, Field/Orchard/Plantation Crops/Residues, Funding/Financing/Investing, Infrastructure, Italy, Marketing/Market Forces and Sales, Sustainability
(AltFuels/IVECO) IVECO, transport and logistics company GLS Italy and energy supplier Vulcangas have opened a new bio-LNG plant at the Cascina Antegnatica farm near Lodi, Italy. The new facility will produce biomethane with agricultural waste from local farms and supply Vulcangas. The bio-LNG will be used to fuel the natural gas vehicles in GLS Italy's fleet, which includes IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks.
Biomethane is currently the only mature technology that provides a solution with no compromise on performance and refueling times compared to diesel. It enables carbon neutrality and, depending on the feedstock used in its production, even a carbon-negative performance. Its benefits extend beyond the transport sector as an enabler of energy independence with the potential to lower prices and contribute to the development of rural areas. It also brings economic advantages, as its production process involves by-products, such as fertilizer from the digestate which can replace costly chemical fertilisers.
"Today's event is testament to IVECO's belief in biomethane as a mature solution and its commitment to the decarbonization of transport. It is a tangible demonstration that bio-LNG is an operationally and financially viable solution, available today. Today we are seeing a best practice in the energy supply chain with all players working together to develop a successful biomethane ecosystem," said Giandomenico Fioretti, IVECO Head of Alternative Propulsion Business Development.
Alessandro Vagaggini, GLS Director of Operations, also commented: "Our ambitions in the area of sustainability are underpinned by the joint efforts of many parts of our business. This initiative really underscores our commitment: we're backing LNG-powered vehicles and we're now in a position to supply them with bio-LNG that fully meets our expectations."
"The energy industry is going through an unprecedented period in history. Today bio-LNG occupies a strategic position in the transport supply chain. As a clean fuel that lowers total CO2 emissions, it is the best option to decarbonize transport and free us from energy dependency," added Andrea Bosi, Key Account Manager at Vulcangas.
IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks from the fleets of transport operators Gruppo D'Innocenti, T&T.I, Canguro and A&V were on display at the plant's inauguration. READ MORE
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Alvaro Guillot, the son of a diplomat, has traveled throughout the world. He lived the life of the existentialist with the young painters in St. Germaine de Pres. Through his friend, artist Charles Levier, he was influenced to pick up the brush and paint. But branching out into his own changing style, he experimented with natural surrealism that grows with his development in later pictures into abstract realism.
Guillot has been described as a Surrealist with blocks of color and the arrangement of shapes within the canvas rather than in the nature of the subject matter itself.
In his work, a house becomes less important as a house, and more important as a house, and more important as a pattern of interrelated colors and shapes. This is evident throughout all of his landscapes, and more particularly in his studies of still objects.
In the still lifes, he works in patterns, fusing them, and relating them by virtue of shape alone.
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Frameworks in health say they are injured to be without a premium during the crisis
Photo: Marie-France Coallier The Duty
All managers have been excluded from the premium of 8%, and only the middle managers were able to rely on that 4%.
Managers and senior managers in the health system that are exposed to the COVID-19 in their work to denounce the fact that it deprives them of the risk premium to which other workers are entitled.
"It is a disrespect ! ", says with indignation Chantal Marchand, president of the Association of managers of health facilities and services sociaux (AGESSS). "Managers are being asked to give time and contribute, but they are not given the bonus. "
Last April 4, the government announced the payment of premiums for the health personnel working in the hot zone. A premium of 4 % was given to recognize their contribution and 8 % in those that directly addressed patients with COVID-19. All managers have been excluded from the premium of 8 %, and only the middle managers were able to rely on that 4 %.
Gold Ms. Merchant says that senior executives have also worked in the hot zone, of which several directly with patients afflicted by the coronavirus.
It cites an internal survey, conducted in mid-April from its members, in which 59 % of respondents said to be "exposed to people with the COVID-19 or the staff that interacts with people," and 12 % said to make "gestures of closeness" with these patients, such as the use of water and provide hygiene care. Approximately 40% of its 4,500 members have responded to the questionnaire.
To the front as the other
How do you explain these answers ? The frames do not work-they are not especially in offices, at a distance ? "They are of the office and the phone, but in the circumstances, they are also with their teams on the field ", explains Carole Trempe, director of the Association of healthcare executives, which represents the directors-general and the deputy directors of the network. In a letter sent to the minister Danielle McCann dated as of April 15, it was denounced strongly what it saw as an " inequity of treatment ".
The managers feel all the more be entitled to those premiums that the assistant deputy minister of Health, Yvan Gendron, has issued a directive in mid-April inviting them to lend a hand to the teams in the residences.
"They are, gestures of closeness ! ", "said Chantal Marchand, who mentions that some people have also contracted the disease. According to her, the 12 % of the survey who said they provide care in the community are probably those who went to give a helping hand in residence.
The nurse who receives his or her 8 % which has a colleague next door who is a manager, with the premium, it has much higher pay than the manager
— Chantal Marchand
"When it is war, it is war, and everyone is at the front. They were there as much as all the world, and it is a lack of recognition in respect of risk exposure ", is about she said Ms. Trempe. "It's been almost two months that I am trying to find out why, and I'm not in a position to know. The reasons invoked do not hold the road. They risk their lives, their health… "
This alleged inequity is not to explain it not by the fact that the frames are therefore much better paid than the rest of the staff ?
This is in part untrue, responds Ms. Merchant. "The nurse who receives his or her 8 % which has a colleague next door who is a manager, with the premium, it has much higher pay than the manager. Without the premium, lesgestionnaires do not make a salary much higher — between 5% and 10% maximum. "
Asked to respond to these criticisms, the ministry of Health has not said why the managers had not entitled to the 8 %. He noted, however, that the choice to pay a premium of 4 % middle management " allows the greatest number of frames of the network to benefit from a rise in wages in the time of a pandemic ".
He also argues that, in the context of the crisis, overtime, executives are paid at 150 % of the normal rate, which is not usually the case, and this, " beyond the 40th hour of work in a week ". "Thus, all of the frames and the out-of-frame of the network that perform overtime hours in the context of this benefit of payment of their overtime hours. "
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daily painting | "A Place for Learning"
This is a painting that I did for Allen for Christmas. It's on an 8″ x 24″ canvas in acrylic. I forgot to take a photo after finishing it so he took this shot with his phone for me. Hopefully I will take a another photo to post soon.
The group at the 1st Saturday Paint Party created wonderful paintings of Hay Bales in the Field yesterday. Great work ladies. And what fun. It is always good to paint with such a cheerful group. Keep up the good work.
Sample of Folk Art Bucket similar to what we will paint at the next party.
The next Paint Party is Saturday, October 18th at 3 pm. We will be trying something new-painting buckets and other metal items. Just contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register for this fun event!
A few days ago I posted "The Talking Beagle", an acrylic painting that I started during art class last week. (See that post here.) I finished it this week.
I just love the way beagles "talk" and when I saw the photo of this little guy baying I knew it would make a great painting.
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I spent a delightful morning painting a sunflower field at a beautiful farm north of town yesterday.
It has been awhile since I have been out to paint and I had almost forgotten how much I enjoyed it.
As with most Plein Air paintings that I do this one is almost finished but will get a little adjustment now that I have it in the studio. You can see the step-by-step progress in this collage.
Sunflower View I is an oil on canvas panel measuring 11″ x 14″. SOLD!
I took a little time to work on the demonstration painting that I did last week at The Village at Orchard Ridge. (Read about that here and here.) Often when doing a demo painting I get it about 75-80% completed. I like to take questions so I talk while painting and I can't always concentrate on details to finish up. That is what happened with this one. I used a larger canvas than usual because I wanted everyone to be able to see it so in the 50 minutes that I painted I did get a lot done but still needed to wrap it up.
Here are the photos side by side to see the difference.


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Are the Stakes in Hobby Lobby Just Too High?
Mike Kalasnick
Andrew Haines - published on 03/29/14
Patrick Deneen makes a strong case things are as clear-cut as they seem.
Patrick Deneen can always be trusted to give acute insights on seemingly settled topics. This week's Hobby Lobby case at the Supreme Court is just that sort of thing, as most Christians (including us) have rallied behind a family-friendly business in its effort to stare down the government, and an unjust coercion to participate in moral evil.
But where do the stakes in this game really lie? And even if Hobby Lobby wins, do we all—as a society—still lose?
According to Deneen:
"[T]he effort to secure an exemption [from the HHS contraceptive mandate] is itself already a concession to the very culture and economy of autonomy.
"Most ironically, its entire business model is premised upon the conception of the disembedded self. Its stores are located generally in the middle of nowhere, in a sea of asphalt, providing the simulacra of ancient craft with goods produced by Chinese and transported by massive container ships, accessible only by automobiles generally by people living in suburbs. They have contributed to the displacing of smaller, local businesses with the extensive assistance of government, especially in the form of free-trade agreements, military-protected fossil-fuel production and transportation along with international shipping corridors, state-sponsored infrastructure that give major advantages to businesses that rely heavily on economies of scale based on trucking, and zoning laws that encourage the evisceration of downtowns in favor of national chains. Purchases in these chain stores result in a net outflow of money from these communities into the coffers of distant and absentee owners. […]
"I hope Hobby Lobby wins its case. But we should not deceive ourselves for a minute that what we are seeing is the contestation between a religious corporation and a secular State. We are seeing, rather, the culminating absurdity of what Polanyi called the "utopia" of our modern economic disembedding—the absurdity of a chain store representing the voice of religion in the defense of life amid an economy and polity that values turning people and nature into
things. Our entire economy is an education in how to be "pro-choice." What it most certainly is not in any way, shape or form, is about helping us to understand our true condition as embedded human beings."
makes a strong case, and one that will demand our attention well past this summer's verdict, whichever way it goes.
Andrew M. Haines
is the Editor of Ethika Politika
and a PhD candidate in philosophy at The Catholic University of America.
Courtesy of Ethika Politika
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Howard Shannon (June 10, 1923 - August 16, 1995) was an American basketball player and coach. He played professionally in the Basketball Association of America and the early years of the National Basketball Association and coached at the high school and college levels.
Shannon was the first overall pick in the 1949 BAA Draft, selected by the Providence Steamrollers. Shannon averaged 13.4 points per game during the 1948–49 BAA season and was named the league's Rookie of the Year — a designation not currently sanctioned by the NBA for that season. He attended Kansas State University and North Texas.
Following his playing career, Shannon became head coach at Topeka High School in Kansas, where he coached from 1950 to 1954 before becoming an assistant to Tex Winter at Kansas State. In 1964, Shannon was named head coach of Virginia Tech. Shannon coached the Hokies to a 104-67 record and its best NCAA Tournament finish in 1967, reaching the Mideast Regional final before falling to Dayton. In 1971, Shannon resigned to join Virginia Tech's physical education faculty full-time. Shannon was also coach of the 1960 Puerto Rican basketball team in the 1960 Olympics.
Howie Shannon died of lung cancer on August 16, 1995 in Plano, Texas.
↑ "Shannon Chosen As Aide to Winter at Manhattan". Lawrence Journal-World. March 23, 1954. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
1 2 "Shannon Named Tech Cage Coach". Free Lance Star. April 13, 1964. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
↑ "Shannon Resigns". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. March 31, 1971. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
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SKIPKNOT Release 2019 European Tour Recap Video
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Slipknot have released a new video, recapping the band's 2019 European tour. Watch below:
Find Slipknot's complete tour itinerary here.
Slipknot long-awaited sixth LP, We Are Not Your Kind, will be released on August 9 via Roadrunner Records. The album is available for pre-order with exclusive bundles available at slipknot1.com.
Produced by Slipknot and Greg Fidelman, We Are Not Your Kind follows the band's blistering 2014 LP, .5: The Gray Chapter, which debuted Top 5 in the official album charts of 19 countries around the world, including the US (#1), Japan (#1), Australia (#1), Russia (#1), UK (#2) & Germany (#2).
We Are Not Your Kind tracklisting:
"Insert Coin"
"Unsainted"
"Birth Of The Cruel"
"Death Because Of Death"
"Nero Forte"
"Critical Darling"
"Liar's Funeral"
"Red Flag"
"What's Next"
"Spiders"
"Orphan"
"My Pain"
"Not Long For This World"
"Solway Firth"
"Unsainted" video:
Slipknot recently unveiled details of their very own craft spirit, No. 9 Iowa Whiskey, which will be available August 10 at select retailers in all 50 states and at the band's headline Knotfest Roadshow North America tour. No. 9 Iowa Whiskey can also be obtained at select markets on the North American tour ahead of the August 10 official launch. A collaboration with the Iowa-based Cedar Ridge Distillery, No. 9 Iowa Whiskey (90 proof) will retail for $39.99 and No. 9 Reserve Iowa Whiskey (99 proof) will retail for $69.99, both which are made with corn from the award-winning distillery's family farm in Winthrop, Iowa.
Slipknot's M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan expanded on the partnership stating, "Slipknot and Cedar Ridge Distillery - two groups of people born and raised in Iowa, and committed to quality and hard work. We collaborated on No. 9 Whiskey, which in addition to Iowa corn, gets some extra spice from its rye content. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Live life, and always be safe."
Owner and Founder of Cedar Ridge Distillery Jeff Quint noted, "As we came to know the Slipknot guys, we realized we share a lot of the core elements of a good Iowa foundation - these guys are very down-to-earth, hard-working and care deeply about their followers. Building this whiskey with them was an easy, natural process that resulted in a strong and spicy expression, just the way they wanted it."
"Our challenge was to produce a whiskey that represents Slipknot's style of music; something bold, something with distinguished character, something that you don't exactly come across every day," added Cedar Ridge Head Distiller Murphy Quint. "At the same time, it needed to be a whiskey that satisfies a true whiskey aficionado, regardless of its ties to the band. I feel that this blend of bourbon and rye hits that mark."
Today bestselling whiskey writer, tasting expert and renowned critic Fred Minnick spoke with Crahan for Forbes about No. 9 Iowa Whiskey exclaiming, "Slipknot's No. 9 single-handily puts Iowa whiskey on the map and is the best liquid distilled there."
Slipknot will be announcing special events surrounding the launch of No. 9 Iowa Whiskey including bottle signings and bar takeovers in the coming weeks. For availability and more information on No. 9 Iowa Whiskey, visit slipknotwhiskey.com.


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using Avalonia.Input;
using Avalonia.Platform;
using Avalonia.VisualTree;

namespace Avalonia.Automation.Peers
{
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    {
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            : base(owner)
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        public event EventHandler? FocusChanged;

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JUNIOR AGOGO PASSES ON-A LOOK INTO HIS LIFE
By Afrakuma 5 months ago
Ghana's former striker Manuel Junior Agogo, died this morning in London after battling with stroke and speech defect.
Watch his documentary with BBC on his speech defect https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x728pe8
The legend was born in 1st August 1979 in Ghana but spent most of his childhood in UK but later moved to Ghana during his Secondary school.
He is an old student of St Augustines College (APSU) in Cape Coast, Ghana.
He began his youth career at Sheffield Wednesday in 1995 and joined the senior squad in 1995.
He played professionally for the Ghana national team from 2006-2009 with Stephen Appiah, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, John Mensah, Laryea Kingston, Richard Kingston, John Panstil, Dede Ayew, Haminu Dramani, Michael Essien, Owusu Abeyie, Eric Addo, Hans Adu Sarpei, Kwadwo Asamoah.
Junior Agogo was popularly known for his late goal against Nigeria in the 2008 Africa cup of Nation's quarter finals. And he won a bronze for Ghana.
http://afrakuma.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/VID-20190822-WA0005.mp4
He played for the following clubs;
Sheffield, Wednesday ,Zamalek, Nottingham Forest, Queens Park
He also played for England national team , England National Game XI in 2003.
His Records
🇬🇭 27 caps
⚽ 12 goals
🏟 15 clubs played
🎽 350 club appearances
⚽ 113 goals
On 29th January 2015, Junior Agogo was hospitalised after suffering from stroke and struggling with his speech. He expressed anxiety at his speech defect and died in London on 22nd August 2019 at age 40.
RIP Legend….
Afrakuma
My name is Afrakuma, a young positivist. I am an entrepreneur, a child activist and a creative writer.
I am s change agent. I believe you can become whoever you want to become.
Success starts with You
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Food vouchers for Collier, Lee Hurricane Irma victims to be distributed this week
The program distributes to eligible individuals or households Electronic Benefits Transfer cards that are good at most grocery stores.
Food vouchers for Collier, Lee Hurricane Irma victims to be distributed this week The program distributes to eligible individuals or households Electronic Benefits Transfer cards that are good at most grocery stores. Check out this story on naplesnews.com: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2017/10/23/food-vouchers-lee-collier-hurricane-irma-victims-distributed-week/792472001/
Laura Ruane, LRUANE@NEWS-PRESS.COM Published 5:33 p.m. ET Oct. 23, 2017 | Updated 5:44 p.m. ET Oct. 23, 2017
FEMA, other agencies provide help for Hurricane Irma victims Video by Michael Braun
File photo from disaster food assistance program.(Photo: Enrique Brooks)
If you suffered loss of income or property damage from Hurricane Irma, you could be eligible for hundreds of dollars or more in special federal food-stamp aid.
The Food for Florida assistance event for Lee and Collier counties will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, through Tuesday, Oct. 31.
It will be held in an overflow parking area on Southwest Florida International Airport's north side, far from the passenger terminal's usual traffic.
Airport leaders urge travelers and others who are not applying for aid to avoid Chamberlin Parkway at the airport while this program is underway. The assistance site can be reached only off Daniels Parkway.
For those using navigation systems, the address is 16000 Chamberlin Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida, 33913.
Several thousand applicants are expected each day.
More: Paradise Coast not all clear; some near Naples still struggling after Irma
More: Hurricane Irma: Relief slow to come to Collier displaced who need it most, if at all
Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys and the Marco Island/Naples area on Sept. 10, then churned north through east Lee County, where it flooded homes, tore off roofs and knocked out power to tens of thousands.
The Food for Florida program distributes Electronic Benefits Transfer cards that are good at most grocery stores.
"We accept EBT" sign in Chesterfield. (Photo: Paul Sableman / Flickr CC)
Most applicants will get the cards the same day they go to the distribution site, with the cards funded after about 72 hours.
The state Department of Children and Families is overseeing the distribution. According to DCF:
An individual would be eligible for $386 in food assistance benefits; and a family of four would receive $1,289 in food assistance benefits.
This is a onetime assistance program specifically for those hurt by Irma.
Preregistration at myflfamilies.com/fff is strongly encouraged before going to the site.
To be eligible, applicants must have lived or worked in one of the counties declared for FEMA Individual Assistance on Sept. 5, and not be receiving food assistance through the regular Food Assistance Program (SNAP).
At the airport, applicants will go through a short interview about their income and hurricane-related expenses from Sept. 5 through Oct. 4 of this year.
This is where residents may bring up damage to their homes or property where they're self-employed, loss of food and reduction or loss of income because of Hurricane Irma.
Applicants need to show a valid photo ID and provide their Social Security number.
The web page suggests that people will be served on certain days, in the order of their last names, however this is not the case.
"Anyone can come on any day. Get in there early in the week, and arrive early in the day," said Natalie Harrell, a DCF regional spokeswoman.
More: Fighting hunger with food: Meals of Hope pantries feeding Southwest Floridians
More: Food, supplies to be given at YMCA in North Naples to people in need since Irma
Harrell also said applicants should find the waiting lines more comfortable at the airport's overflow lot than folks did in earlier distributions in some other counties.
"We'll have very large tents with air conditioning," Harrell said, adding that yes, the tents are big and long enough to accommodate lines of waiting people.
What: Food for Florida disaster assistance program
When: Thursday, Oct. 26, through Tuesday, Oct. 31
Where: 16000 Chamberlin Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida, 33913
Other things to know:
Bring your valid photo ID.
Be prepared to disclose your Social Security number.
Be prepared to encounter long lines.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Wear sunscreen.
The parking lot won't open until 6:30 a.m.
The waiting line might close prior to 6 p.m., based on time and how many are waiting already.
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Home Food/Entertainment Pinson Valley Arts Council to host 'Heart & Sole' Valentine's Dinner and Dance charity
Pinson Valley Arts Council to host 'Heart & Sole' Valentine's Dinner and Dance charity
Posted By: Crystal McGoughon: January 16, 2023 In: Food/Entertainment, Local News, online
By Crystal McGough, Associate Editor
PINSON – Valentine's Day is only weeks ways and while some couples may already be making plans, others may not have even started thinking about it yet. Whether you're the type to plan in advance or wait until the last minute, one thing is for sure: no one enjoys standing in long lines waiting to pay for overpriced food.
Image credit: Pinson Valley Arts Council
Thanks to the Pinson Valley Arts Council, couples in the city of Pinson and surrounding areas have a new and exciting alternative option for Valentine's night. On Feb. 14, 2023, the Pinson Valley Arts Council will be hosting its first-ever "Heart & Sole" Dinner and Dance at the Pinson Rock School.
"With the Pinson Valley Arts Council, I've been trying to keep something going every couple of months," PVAC founder DieDra Ruff said. "With Valentine's coming up, we want to make sure that we have something for everybody and that they're able to have a good time."
The "Heart & Sole" Valentine's date night isn't just about good food and entertainment, though. This event will also serve as a charity to benefit homeless people in the Pinson community.
"I don't think that Pinson realizes that we have homeless people here," Ruff said. "We have homeless people in this city and there is a need. A lot of times, you might see them at the store, you might see them at a gas station, you might see them with their little cup out or little signs. We're just coming out of Christmas and folks had great holidays, but nobody's thinking about what those homeless people went through. A lot of them have estranged family situations – you just don't know what people are going through when you see them sitting in front of a store with a can out, with a sign up. Then sometimes you see them and they have children."
Ruff is asking everyone who plans to attend "Heart & Sole" to bring a pair of gently used or new shoes, and/or a package of new socks to donate to the homeless.
"This whole idea came from my sister-in-law, Pamela Ruff," she said. "I knew I wanted to do something for Valentine's Day, like a Valentine's dance, but she said, 'Heart and Sole,' and that we could collect and give away shoes – I liked that. Everybody's got shoes that they're not wearing. So, that's why we call it 'Heart & Sole,' for the shoes, and to give from your heart whatever you can. Then we'll just make it a date night. Everybody is looking for something to do on Valentine's night. Couples are looking to go out to dinner or something like that. Just come to us, bring an extra pair of shoes, and you're being a blessing as well as being blessed, because we're going to feed you and entertain you. And bringing socks or shoes – whatever you bring – is being a blessing to somebody else."
Ruff said the donated shoes can be any size and for any gender, and that a second event to give these items out to the homeless while feeding them a meal will be planned for the near future.
"Once we collect everything, we'll set up a separate date and let people who are in need go through the bins and get what they need," she said. "And then we're going to feed them."
For just $25 per couple ($15 for singles) plus their donation of shoes and/or socks, those who attend "Heart & Sole" will be served a sit-down Italian dinner and have the opportunity to hit the dance floor and enjoy live entertainment from a DJ.
"We want people to get up and dance and have a great time," Ruff said. "The music is going to be great dance music, whether it's slow or fast. We're focusing on '70s and '80s music – good music."
Additionally, Ruff said that there will be drawings for door prizes. But there is a catch: anyone planning to attend must reserve and pay for their spot by Jan. 31, so that the Pinson Valley Arts Council, which is a nonprofit, knows how much food to order.
To purchase tickets, call or text DieDra Ruff at (404)379-0096. Again, tickets ($25/couple or $15/individual) must be purchased in advance by no later than Jan. 31.
Alpha United Ministries is sponsoring the event, and Ruff said that the Arts Council is looking for other businesses and organizations to be sponsors, as well. Anyone interested in sponsoring the "Heart & Sole" Dinner and Dance can also contact Ruff via text or phone call.
"We want to make it a nice night for everybody," Ruff said. "We don't ever know what tomorrow brings for us. We don't know what kind of shape we'll be in next year, next month, next week … and we don't know the destiny of our own children. So that's the whole point of this dance, to give back. To help somebody in need."
Date – Feb. 14, 2023
Time – 7 p.m.
Location – Pinson Rock School, 4509 Pinson Blvd., Pinson, AL 35126
Dress – Casual-nice
Cost – $25/couple or $15/individual, plus a donation of shoes or socks
Deadline to purchase tickets – Jan. 31, 2023
Contact – DieDra Ruff (404) 379-0096
To contact the author of this story, email mcgoughcrystal@gmail.com
Tags: charityentertainmenthomelessnonprofitPinson Valley Arts CouncilValentine's Day
Obituary: Pamela Hodges Pratt (June 28, 1951 ~ January 11, 2023)
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The kickflip is the hardest of the basic skateboarding tricks and one of the most popular skateboarding tricks to learn. Learning to kickflip first, before learning other skateboarding flip tricks, will help you in the long …... 1. The foot position is a mixture between a BS 180 Ollie and a Kickflip. Your back foot should be placed a bit more on the inside of the tail while your front foot should be placed slightly behind the bolts of your front truck and slanted in the kickflip position.
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It's been a long time since then but if my memory serves me right, it was probably close to 3 months of practicing 2+ hours every day. It's by far the hardest concept to grasp as a new rider but obviously the most critical fundamental to learn (and learn properly).


As part of the mandatory collection of data on vaccinating frontline healthcare workers against influenza during the 2011/12 influenza season SHAs have the responsibility to check and validate the data that is going to be provided.
Therefore, with the ongoing reorganisation of primary care the Department has asked that PCTs should provide data on the vaccination of frontline healthcare staff working in primary care in the same way that has been done in previous years. This letter explains that those responsible for gathering such information should ensure that data is accurate and reliable.
A second letter stresses that Trusts and SHAs should continue in achieving high response rates for this survey by gathering data on influenza vaccinations administered between 1 September 2011 and 31 January 2012. The letter also includes a schedule for data collection and explains about availability of a user guide to assist those involved in the exercise.


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Len Shindel Literature Poetry
Jackson and Beirut
October 26, 2019 October 26, 2019 Len Shindel 656 Views
Photo used under a Creative Commons license from Flickr user DUP Photos.
In 2008, while working for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, I traveled to Mississippi, as a "released staff" to the AFL-CIO to cover the unions' campaign for Ronnie Musgrove, a Democrat, running for U.S. Senate.
While there, I helped organize a rally at the state capitol in Jackson, bringing union activists from across the state to attend an appearance by then-U.S. Senator Jim Webb (D-Va.) in support of Musgrove. On that day, I witnessed this riveting exchange.
Jim Webb went straight to the veterans,
black American Legionnaires in full regalia,
good ole boys in fatigue jackets.
His was no feigned respect, but
empathy, sturdy as the cornerstone
of Jackson's War Memorial,
where the junior senator from Virginia came
to introduce a candidate for Mississippi's seat,
empathy burnt into his identity on the rice paddies in Vietnam,
honed in novels of blood, pain and sacrifice,
on and off the battlefield,
respect burnished in the boxing ring,
fused with the pride of a marine
who barged into Harvard Law School,
rose to Secretary of the Navy,
stood in his son's combat boots,
challenging a president and his war of choice.
He reached out to grasp the hand of one of the vets, a postal worker.
The senator might as well have been a ghost.
Recoiling, the postal worker said, "We've met before."
Their eyes met, brimming with a power that left me,
who never served, an outsider, a voyeur.
The postal worker returned after Webb finished his endorsement.
He explained his quick retreat in three words.
"First Battalion, Beirut."
Now, in their eyes, I saw the pain of 241 families.
On that mild October day in Mississippi,
their warrior's bond was complete and I,
the outsider,
shivered in the explosive grief.
Len Shindel
Len Shindel began working at Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point Plant in 1973, where he was a union activist and elected representative in local unions of the United Steelworkers, frequently publishing newsletters about issues confronting his co-workers. His nonfiction and poetry have been published in the "Other Voices" section of the Baltimore Evening Sun, The Pearl, The Mill Hunk Herald, Pig Iron, Labor Notes and other publications. After leaving Sparrows Point in 2002, Shindel, a father of three and grandfather of seven, began working as a communication specialist for an international union based in Washington, D.C. The International Labor Communications Association frequently rewarded his writing. He retired in 2016. Today he and his wife, Maxine, live in Garrett County where he enjoys writing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fly-fishing and fighting for a more peaceful, sustainable and safe world for his grandchildren and their generation
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