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LeFlore County, Oklahoma
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Not to be confused with Leflore County, Mississippi.
LeFlore County is a county along the eastern border of the U.S state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,384.[1] Its county seat is Poteau.[2] The county is part of the Fort Smith metropolitan area and the name honors a Choctaw family named LeFlore.[3] The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is the federal district court with jurisdiction in LeFlore County.
LeFlore County
U.S. county
LeFlore County Courthouse in Poteau
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°54′N 94°42′W / 34.90°N 94.70°W / 34.90; -94.70Coordinates: 34°54′N 94°42′W / 34.90°N 94.70°W / 34.90; -94.70
An influential Choctaw Indian family
Largest city
1,609 sq mi (4,170 km2)
19 sq mi (50 km2) 1.2%%
• Estimate
32/sq mi (12/km2)
UTC−6 (Central)
UTC−5 (CDT)
2 Geography
3 Natural attractions
3.1 Major highways
3.2 Adjacent counties
3.3 National protected areas
4 Demographics
5 Politics
6 Communities
6.1 Cities
6.2 Towns
6.3 Census-designated places
6.4 Other unincorporated communities
7 NRHP sites
HistoryEdit
The Choctaw Nation signed the Treaty of Doak's Stand in 1820, ceding part of their ancestral home in the Southeastern U. S. and receiving a large tract in Indian Territory. They signed the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830, which ceded the remainder of their original homeland. Most of the remainder of the Choctaw were removed to Indian Territory, escorted by federal military troops, in several waves.[3]
In 1832, the Federal Government constructed the Choctaw Agency in Indian Territory about 15 miles (24 km) west of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The town of Skullyville developed around the agency. It was designated as county seat of Skullyville County, the capital of the Moshulatubbee District of which Skullyville County was a part, and the national capital of the Choctaw Nation.
The US Indian agents lived in the town. In the late 1850s, it was designated as a stage stop (Walker's Station) for the Butterfield Overland Mail route.
In 1834, the U. S. Army built Fort Coffee a few miles north of Skullyville, but reassigned the garrison after four years. The Methodist Church took over the facility, converting it for use as the Fort Coffee Academy for Boys, a missionary school. That church also established the New Hope Seminary for Girls in 1845, just east of town. In 1847, the Choctaw Agency burned and its functions were transferred to Fort Washita.[3]
During the Civil War, the Choctaw allied with the Confederacy and many of their men served in its army. The Battle of Devil's Backbone was fought near the present town of Pocola on September 1, 1863. Union Major General James G. Blunt defeated Confederate Brigadier General William Cabell. Union troops burned the Fort Coffee Academy in 1863, because it was being used to house Confederate troops.[3]
In 1866, the Choctaw government reopened New Hope Seminary, but never rebuilt a boys academy. New Hope Seminary operated until it burned in 1896. The first school for Choctaw freedmen opened at Boggy Depot. In 1892, the Tushkalusa (black warriors) Freedmen Boarding school opened three miles southeast of Talihina.[3]
From 1886, development of coal mining and timber production attracted considerable railroad construction: the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad built tracks from Wister west to McAlester. In 1898, the company extended the line east from Wister to Howe, continuing the line to Arkansas in 1899. (This line was leased to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway in 1904).
In 1896 the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad (acquired by the Kansas City Southern Railway in 1900) built tracks through the region from north to south, exiting into Arkansas near the Page community in southern LeFlore County. In 1900-01 the Poteau Valley Railroad built a line from Shady Point to Sutter (later known as Calhoun, which they abandoned in 1926. Also in 1900-01 the Arkansas Western Railroad constructed tracks from Heavener east to Arkansas. In 1901 the Fort Smith and Western Railroad connected Coal Creek west to McCurtain in Haskell County. In 1903-04 the Midland Valley Railroad laid tracks from Arkansas west through Bokoshe to Muskogee. The Oklahoma and Rich Mountain Railroad, owned by the Dierks Lumber and Coal Company, constructed the county's last railroad, from Page to the lumber town of Pine Valley in 1925–26.[3]
Prior to statehood, the area that became LeFlore County was part of Moshulatubbee and the Apukshunnubbee districts. Its present-day territory fell primarily within Nashoba, Skullyville, Sugar Loaf, and Wade counties, with small portions falling within Cedar and San Bois counties, in the Choctaw Nation.[3]
Robert S. Kerr, former Governor of Oklahoma and U.S. Senator, established a ranch outside Poteau in the 1950s. In 1978 the family donated this residence to the state. It was adapted and opened for use as the Kerr Conference Center and Museum. The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm are also in the county.[3]
GeographyEdit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,609 square miles (4,170 km2), of which 1,589 square miles (4,120 km2) is land and 19 square miles (49 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4]
The Arkansas River forms the northern boundary of the county, while its tributaries, the Poteau and James Fork rivers drain much of the county into the Arkansas. The Kiamichi, Little and Mountain Fork rivers drain the rest of the county into the Red River of the South. The Ouachita Mountains extend into the southern part of the county, along with associated ranges: the Winding Stair Mountains and the Kiamichi Mountains. Cavanal Hill is partly in the northern part of the county.[3]
Natural attractionsEdit
Lake Wister, a flood control reservoir, is in the central part of the county, formed behind .[5] The Ouachita National Forest, in the county's southern half, and Heavener Runestone State Park are tourist attractions.[3]
Additionally, Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area is located in the county. It is one of two National Recreation Areas located in the state of Oklahoma, the other being Chickasaw.
Major highwaysEdit
U.S. Highway 59
U.S. Highway 259
State Highway 1
State Highway 31
Adjacent countiesEdit
Sequoyah County (north)
Sebastian County, Arkansas (northeast)
Scott County, Arkansas (east)
Polk County, Arkansas (southeast)
McCurtain County (south)
Pushmataha County (southwest)
Latimer County (west)
Haskell County (northwest)
National protected areasEdit
Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area
Ouachita National Forest (part)
Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area
Spiro Mounds
DemographicsEdit
1910 29,127 —
1920 42,765 46.8%
1930 42,896 0.3%
1950 35,276 −23.1%
2019 (est.) 49,853 [6] −1.1%
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 48,109 people, 17,861 households, and 13,199 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 inhabitants per square mile (12/km2). There were 20,142 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.35% White, 2.21% Black or African American, 10.72% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.44% from other races, and 5.03% from two or more races. 3.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.7 were of American, 10.1% Irish, 9.6% German and 7.7% English ancestry.
There were 17,861 households, out of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.10% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,278, and the median income for a family was $32,603. Males had a median income of $26,214 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,737. About 15.40% of families and 19.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.10% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over.
PoliticsEdit
Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 15, 2019[12]
Number of Voters
Democratic 13,693 50.32%
Republican 9,217 33.87%
Libertarian 149 >1%
Unaffiliated 4,301 15.81%
United States presidential election results for LeFlore County, Oklahoma[13]
2020 15,213 80.90% 3,299 17.54% 293 1.56%
2012 11,177 70.57% 4,662 29.43% 0 0.00%
2000 8,215 54.82% 6,536 43.62% 234 1.56%
1996 5,689 39.74% 6,831 47.72% 1,796 12.55%
1988 6,964 51.05% 6,594 48.34% 83 0.61%
1964 3,904 35.46% 7,105 64.54% 0 0.00%
1924 3,326 40.33% 4,069 49.34% 852 10.33%
CommunitiesEdit
CitiesEdit
Poteau (county seat)
TownsEdit
Fanshawe (partly in Latimer County)
LeFlore, Oklahoma
Census-designated placesEdit
Other unincorporated communitiesEdit
Hodgen
Skullyville
NRHP sitesEdit
Main article: National Register of Historic Places listings in LeFlore County, Oklahoma
The following sites in LeFlore County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Arkoma School, Arkoma
Choctaw Agency, Spiro
Peter Conser House, Hodgen
Dog Creek School, Shady Point
Hotel Lowrey, Poteau
Jenson Tunnel, Cameron
Lake Wister Locality, Lake Wister
LeFlore County Courthouse, Poteau
Old City Hall, Theater and Masonic Lodge, Heavener
Old Military Road, Talihina
Overstreet House, Cowlington
Poteau Community Building, Poteau
Poteau School Gymnasium-Auditorium, Poteau
James E. Reynolds House, Cameron
Shady Point School, Shady Point
Skullyville County Jail, Panama
Spiro Mound Group, Redland
State Line Marker, Whitesboro
Summerfield School (Oklahoma), Summerfield
Terry House (Poteau, Oklahoma), Poteau
Trahern's Station, Shadypoint
Tucker School (Spiro, Oklahoma), Spiro
Twyman Park, Poteau
Williams School (Cameron, Oklahoma), Cameron
^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ a b c d e f g h i j Larry O"Dell, "LeFlore County," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
^ Harold Crain, "Wister." Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2010-2019". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ "Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County" (PDF). OK.gov. January 15, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
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THE INSIDE STORY: Robert Nathanson and WAKING THE SPARROWS
Meet Rob Nathanson, an acclaimed classical and baroque guitarist who has performed across the United States as well as in Italy, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and more. His latest album, WAKING THE SPARROWS, features Rob with soprano Nancy King as part of their group Duo Sureño, which they began together in 1999. A champion of new music, he has commissioned, premiered, and recorded works by numerous contemporary composers. He has also hosted several New Music Festivals, inviting composers and performers to the campus of University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he is Professor of Music, to perform, record, and conduct master classes.
Today, Rob is our featured artist in "The Inside Story," a blog series exploring the inner workings and personalities of our artists. Read on to hear about Rob's most nerve-wracking performance experience…
Who was your first favorite artist(s) growing up?
It was the early 1960s and I was nine when I cut my teeth on Peter Paul and Mary, the Kingston Trio, and the New Christy Minstrels. By the time I was 12, my favorite was Bob Dylan. I was doing campfire sing-alongs with a harmonica strapped around my neck. As I became a teenager, I was trying to copy anybody that could play acoustic guitar well – Paul Simon, James Taylor, Leo Kottke, Stephen Stills, and so forth. So for the most part I loved the guitar playing. The harder it was, the more fun it was. By a strange set of circumstances I was accepted into a graduate program for architecture at the University of Utah, but I still had to get a bachelor's degree in something/anything. The University offered a degree in classical guitar. I auditioned, was accepted, and as they say, the rest is history.
When did you realize that you wanted to be an artist?
Before I was accepted into that architecture program, I was an engineering major at University of Michigan. I was invited by some friends to visit the studio of a student who was given carte-blanche (by the University on some kind of scholarship) just to make his sculptural art (no classes!). I was fascinated with the concept of just creating art all day long, not to mention modern, avant-garde, wonderfully fanciful art. That's when I really began to picture myself in a similar role.
What was your most unusual performance, or the most embarrassing thing that happened to you during a performance?
It was 2003, I was in Minneapolis at the World Saxophone Congress to premiere "A Double Concerto for Saxophone and Guitar" by David Kechley, "Sea of Stones." Because of budgetary problems we only had one rehearsal plus a dress rehearsal. The dress rehearsal was two hours before the actual performance. We started the dress rehearsal and after three tries we could not get through the first page. The conductor looks at the saxophonist and me and says, "we're going to do this one more time and go through to the end of the piece whether you guys hit any notes or not". Well 25 minutes later I don't think I hit any notes, I was so shaken up! I walked off that stage drenched in sweat and terrified that I was going to have to walk back onstage in an hour and a half. I went to a practice room, took off my soaking wet suit, played through the piece slowly with a metronome, and miraculously walked back out onstage and had a respectable performance. Talk about feeling like "Dead Man Walking" when I went back on that stage!
There are several musical moments that are my favorite but they are all on track one. Out of Darkness into Light is one of the most emotional pieces I have ever performed. It is a 25 minute epic, going through different journeys and feelings, taking the listener into a story of a woman, her art, and her pregnancy and birthing. Somewhere in the middle of the piece Nancy sings the word "death." You can't miss it. If that doesn't make your hair stand up, nothing will.
What does this album mean to you personally?
As it says inside the front cover of the CD, this is really the culmination of a 20-year project. Our goal has always been the commissioning, performing, and recording of new music. We started to make this record in 2003 when we had enough new material to do a recording. However, life postponed things for a while (12 years). It turned out to be a good thing insofar as we have commissioned a lot of great music since then. The Neil, York, and Kechley pieces were all written recently. For me personally, I have now produced/released music with all my ensemble partners. So this record is kind of one thing off my musical bucket list, a very important thing for me.
Is there a specific feeling that you would like communicated to audiences in this work?
At first we had some trouble with finding a label that would release this music. It seems in the new music world that there is a prejudice against voice and "art-song" and that it is different than other new ensemble music. So it was great to find PARMA Recordings because they were so over-the-top enthusiastic about this project. But if you listen to this record you can see that all these composers incorporate the voice as part of the ensemble. These pieces are certainly not traditional "songs" being simply voice with accompaniment. The voice in these pieces are an integral part of the piece, woven into the larger musical structures and are anything but "songs."
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Coleen Sandquist - Adel
Coleen Kinney Sandquist, 81, of Adel, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019 at Spurgeon Manor.
Funeral services will be held on at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 5th at the Adel United Methodist Church with burial at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel. Family will greet friends on Sunday, August 4th from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Adel United Methodist Church.
Coleen was born at home in Mitchellville, Iowa on September 30, 1937 to Donald and Georgia (Leach) Kinney. Coleen attended grade school in Altoona and graduated from Bondurant High School in 1956. Coleen married Bill Sandquist, her high school sweetheart, in 1957 and began their farming career shortly thereafter in Adel, Iowa.
Coleen's passion was always based on her family and tasked with raising four boys and assisting with farm responsibilities. She retired after a 26-year career at West Central Mental Health in Adel. Coleen was known to have a fiery spirit and a keen wit. She was actively involved in Adel United Methodist Church UMW, American Legion Auxiliary, Adel Women's Club, Red Hat Society, P.E.O. Chapter DR and Adel Food Pantry. While tending to her flowers and reading were her favorite hobbies, Coleen spent her later years with bridge clubs and enjoyed coming home with the top prize. Coleen was most importantly a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Coleen is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill Sandquist and her four sons: Kevin (Micki), Steven (Stephanie), Dennis and Andrew (Megan), 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and her sister, Loretta Von Stein. Coleen was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Georgia (Leach) Kinney of Winterset, Iowa and sister, Deloris Kellerup of Glendale, Arizona.
In remembrance of Coleen, memorials may be made to the Adel United Methodist Church or the Adel Public Library. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com
A special thank you to Hospice of the Midwest, Spurgeon Manor and Carolyn Kern, Adel United Methodist Church Family Coordinator.


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¶1. (C) Summary: On February 10, the Ambassador briefed Jamal al-Lamushie, Secretary of the Privatization and Investment Board (PIB), on the upcoming U.S. Trade Mission and discussed the status of Libya's privatization efforts thus far. Al-Lamushie and his staff reiterated an interest in technical assistance and training in best practices for privatization. Such a program would further economic ties between the U.S. and Libya, and would provide a view into what is an otherwise opaque and unpredictable process. Al-Lamushie, who also serves as Director of the General Board of Fairs, made a pitch for U.S. participation at the annual Tripoli International Fair. End summary.
¶2. (SBU) The new head of the Libyan Privatization and Investment Board, Jamal al-Lamushie, told the Ambassador (accompanied by econoff) during a February 10 meeting that U.S. companies are welcome in Libya, and to that end, pledged to help arrange meetings for the upcoming U.S. Trade Mission. In al-Lamushie's view, most Libyans are pro-U.S., but, he believes some Americans have negative views of Libya due to the media. He said "we consider you as a friend, and we are all part of one team, to make the trade mission a success." Al-Lamushie, who replaced Mahamud al-Ftise as head of Privatization on December 28, explained that he will also retain his other role, as General Secretary of the General Board of Fairs. (Note: Dr. al-Ftise's new role, if any, is still unclear. According to the Tripoli rumor mill, he is now in charge of the government-owned Steel Factory in Misurata.) Al-Lamushie was accompanied by a new member of his staff, Dr. Abdelkarim Mgeg.
PRIVATIZATION AND INVESTMENT BOARD WELCOMES U.S. COMPANIES
¶3. (C) Al-Lamushie noted that Libya was "speeding up" the process of privatization, in which nearly 20 state-owned enterprises will be either liquidated, sold to employees, or sold to investors. He said foreign investors are now able to partner with Libyan companies, either from the private or public sectors, in joint ventures at up to 60 percent ownership. He thought the remaining larger projects could be of interest to foreign investors, such as the petrochemical plant in Abe Kamash near Qe Tunisian border, the truck factory in Tajura, the Steel Factory in Misurata, and several oil services companies. He noted that 110 companies had been privatized (as reported in ref A) and that almost all were doing well, but admitted that 10-15 were "not doing soQell" and would probably not be of interest to investors.
SAADI AL-QADHAFI'S PET PROJECT: ZWARA ECONOMIC CITY
¶4. (SBU) Addressing recent reports of a new law enacted by the General People's Congress establishing a free-trade zone in Zwara (west of Tripoli), al-Lamushie said further details on the "Economic City" would be announced in two weeks. (One of Muammar al-Qadhafi's sons, Saadi, is in charge of the project to transform the western side of Libya's coastal area into an economic zone, ref B). He clarified the project would not be a "free trade zone" but rather, an "economic city" with a special status. In order to roll out the project, "special seminars" will be held for foreign companies in Libya and overseas. He said such seminars could even take place in the U.S., if there was interest.
FOCUS ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: NUCLEAR, SOLAR, WIND
¶5. (SBU) Beyond its role in privatization, al-Lamushie said the PIB was also charged with attracting companies with expertise in new, alternative forms of energy, such as nuclear, solar, and wind power sources. He said that Dr. Abdelkarim Mgeg, a former nuclear scientist, was responsible for reaching out to companies working in alternative energy sources. Mgeg noted that Libya's goal was to diversify its energy mix. (Note: Mgeg is a familiar face to the Embassy, having worked with U.S. scientists when he was the Director of Tajura Nuclear Research Center, and he has stayed in touch with us since leaving that position in late 2008. He had been planning to travel to the U.S. in January to meet with Solar Energy companies and to attend a conference on this topic, but his trip was postponed for work-related reasons; he hopes to reschedule. End note).
POSSIBLE GREEN ENERGY BRIEFING FOR CODEL GRAYSON
¶6. (SBU) The Ambassador noted that Congressman Alan Grayson would be transiting Tripoli on February 17 for a few hours, and TRIPOLI 00000136 002.2 OF 002 due to his interest in green technologies, would be interested to receive a briefing on Libya's efforts in this area. Al-Lamushie said that Dr. Mgeg could meet with the Congressman, provided the meeting was approved by the MFA. Post will follow-up.
RENEWED INTEREST IN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE U.S.
¶7. (C) PIB staff voiced renewed interest in cooperating with Post on the development of Libya's private sector, via activities such as training and technical assistance for the PIB staff in best practices concerning privatization, as well as training for managers and boards of directors of newly-privatized companies. (Comment: Under al-Ftise's leadership, no one from PIB followed up with the Embassy on this proposed cooperation, but the new leadership may give a new push to bilateral cooperation. End comment).
AND A PLUG FOR THE TRIPOLI INTERNATIONAL FAIR
¶8. (C) Putting on his other hat (as head of the General Board of Fairs), al-Lamushie pointed out that there has been no U.S. booth at the past two Tripoli International Fairs. He encouraged the Ambassador to organize a U.S. booth at the 39th Tripoli International Fair, to be held April 2-12. (Note: Interest in this event has waned on the part of companies after the lifting of sanctions, as there are now many tradeshows that are more useful to companies. The Tripoli International Fair tends to attract Libyan consumers looking for unusual and inexpensive imported goods.)
¶9. (C) Based on his comments and plans, it appears that al-Lamushie may have been brought in to ramp up the pace of revitalizing Libya's commercial sector. Al-Lamushie's warm welcome to U.S. firms and interest in technical assistance and training in best practices for privatization are a welcome change from his predecessor's attitude toward bilateral cooperation. Post recommends following-up on this request as it would further economic ties between the U.S. and Libya, and also would provide a view into what is otherwise an opaque and unpredictable process. CRETZ


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Rocky waters ahead: The wider impact of IMO 2020
The wider impact of IMO2020
The introduction of the International Maritime Organisation's ("IMO") new sulphur emissions regulations (IMO2020) is one of the most significant environmental shifts by any global industry undertaken in recent years.
What is IMO2020?
Impact stretches beyond shipping
How KPMG can help?
Associate Partner, Restructuring
The new rules are a part of a regulatory journey two decades in the making, with an objective of dramatically reducing the environmental impact of one of the world's most polluting industries.
The potential impact of IMO2020 spreads far beyond shipping operators, from oil producers and global manufacturers to retailers, policymakers and consumers. We will briefly consider some of these impacts and how KPMG Restructuring can support business impacted by the changes.
The exponential growth in global shipping has been a major contributor to climate change. The impact has been exacerbated by the principal fuel types used in shipping. Thick, sulphur-rich, 'bunker fuel' used by most vessels contains 3,500x more sulphur than automotive diesel. It's estimated that 200 of the world's largest ships produce as much sulphur dioxide as all cars in the world.
Research by the IMO has identified the risk that if new rules were not introduced and met then the sulphur produced by the shipping industry could lead to approximately 570,000 premature deaths over the next five years. Sulphur pollution is also linked to broader environmental damage including ocean acidification, crop damage and even changes in localised weather patterns.
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IMO2020 is the latest in a series of steps aiming to reduce the industry's environmental impact, which includes cutting emissions of carbon dioxide by 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. The most significant component is a new upper limit on the percentage of sulphur content in the fuel that can be used in the sector, down from 3.5% to just 0.5%. Higher sulphur fuels can only be used where costly 'scrubbers' are fitted to clean the exhaust gases.
There are a number of ways the shipping sector can adjust to the new rules, including the fitting of exhaust gas scrubbers or LNG conversion, though none are without cost or operational/technical challenges.
The shipping sector as a whole have been relatively slow to react, perhaps in the expectation that the changes would be delayed or diluted. With little sign of that on the horizon, a number of shipping companies are making a belated dash to ensure compliance. This has itself caused a number of technical and operational headaches, not least that global capacity for exhaust scrubber installations is a fraction of the 53,000 merchant ships currently pounding the oceans.
As shown by a recent IEA report, the net result is that 60% of ships will need to switch from High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to Marine Gas Oil (MGO) or (Very) Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) virtually overnight.
The impact stretches beyond shipping
S&P Global Platts recently released a report stating that the total costs of IMO2020 in various sectors could cost upwards of $1 trillion over five years.
The impact on shippers is far-reaching, with a number of ramifications which aren't immediately apparent.
Installation of scrubbers is estimated to be $2-4m per ship, a significant initial outlay which will require sector lenders to support. S&P Global Platts have reported that around $4bn a month of extra credit will also be required by ship operators just to cover the expected rise in fuel costs for those ships who have not been able to install new scrubbing technology. Whilst the larger players should be able to use their balance sheets to extend existing credit lines, for smaller operators with less leverage finding additional credit is likely to be challenging. For lenders and institutions with exposure in the sector, understanding and supporting both the immediate and longer-term working capital implications on their customers will be critical during this transition phase.
Some of the broader impacts on associated sectors are also worth mentioning.
Petrochemical sector
Petrochemicals sector will also be significantly impacted by the change.
The shipping industry currently uses 3.5 million barrels of HSFO every day and is one of the few remaining users of the heavier fractions from crude oil distillation. The impact on oil producers will be highly uneven, with the largest impact affecting operators where oil output is naturally higher in sulphur and where there has been historic underinvestment in refinery modernisation, such as Iraq and Venezuela.
Whilst it is possible to convert fuel from HSFO to LSFO, the multi-billion dollar investments in increased refining capacity is unlikely to come online for a number of years. Desulphurisation is itself expensive and CO2 intensive requiring large volumes of natural gas. In the short-term, for those regions and refineries extracting and refining lighter oil, such as the North Sea and shale crudes, margins are likely to increase and globally keeping up with demand may be a challenge.
Even after all that, initial evidence suggests that a number of low-sulphur fuels will be incompatible with each other, potentially causing significant engine damage and further unexpected costs and disruption.
Manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Clearly, preparations for compliance with IMO2020 requires a significant capital investment; to update ships to the latest technology, and a significant uplift in operational expense in the form of higher fuel prices and appropriate disposal of sulphur wastewater collected from scrubbers.
Both the capex and opex costs are likely to be borne, sooner or later, by the users of shipping firms – from manufacturers to retailers and ultimately consumers. Given 60% of a ship's operating cost is fuel, any uplift will inevitably be reflected in material increases in shipping fees, potentially by a fifth. There is likely to be a one-off inflationary impact on consumer goods of all types – from bananas and bikes to televisions and tablets.
Total shipping capacity is also likely to reduce, at least in the short-term. Material volumes of cargo space are lost when scrubbers and LNG tank and installed, whilst polluting ships may be docked awaiting scrubber installation or fuel conversion. In addition, some operators are advocating increased and mandated use of 'slow steaming' - lowering ship speeds to reduce emissions and costs. The impact can be significant – a 12% reduction in average speed resulting in a 27% reduction in fuel usage. Yet ships travelling more slowly reduces aggregate shipping capacity, increasing costs to shippers.
The rise in shipping costs attributable to IMO2020 is unlikely to, in itself, make a significant change to global trade flows. When combined with unpredictable and unprecedented shifts in the modern global political landscape, any further impediments to intercontinental trade have the potential to accelerate the trend towards localised supply chains.
How KPMG can help
There's still a lot of questions to be answered – enforcement will be challenging and relies on a certain degree of self-policing by ship owners. There may yet be an eleventh-hour change to regulations, although operators shouldn't bet on such an outcome.
This is arguably the biggest change to shipping since the advent of containerisation, with ramifications that spread far beyond operational and investment decisions by ship owners. Whilst the ultimate aim should be supported by all operating in the sector, in the short-term there is likely to be significant industry disruption.
Whether you are manufacturer or retailer facing increased costs, or a shipping company directly impacted by the new regulations, our expert team are here to help. We can undertake scenario modelling, help you to understand the cash and working capital impact and evaluate the various options available. We can also help you evaluate the impact of any proposed changes on your supply chains.
If you would like to talk to us about any of the issues raised, please get in touch.


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Soak up the atmosphere of the place on a hiking tour.
Start the day by picking you up at your hotel in central London, or meet your professional guide at the agreed meeting point at Victoria Bus Station to start your tour. Hop aboard your first-class luxury bus and relax as you head northwest, away from the bustle of England's capital.
The first stop on the tour is Oxford. Known as the City of Dream Needles, Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Upon arrival, get off your bus and enjoy a walk through the city centre with your guide. Plug in modern headphones and listen to your guide explain clearly as you walk past the elegant, old buildings and patios that have inspired generations of students, including Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea, Hugh Grant and Kate Beckinsale. You'll see the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College, where Albert Einstein studied and some scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. You will then make a short stop for a snack (not included in the price) before getting back on the bus and travelling through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, an area steeped in English beauty, history and heritage. Look out the window to admire the straw-roofed cabins and the charming inns. Arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon, home of the famous playwright William Shakespeare, visit his Tudor-style home with its typical living room, bedrooms, kitchen and pantry. Enjoy some free time for lunch (not included in the price) at one of the many restaurants. You will then make a short drive to the medieval castle of Warwick, whose magnificent towers and walls remain almost intact. You will travel through 1000 years of history as you cross the catwalk to a world past of banquets, battles and ceremonies. Climb up to the princess' winding tower or, if you dare, visit the creepy dungeons where the prisoners were tortured. If you wish, you can take a stroll through the castle's charming gardens, where archery, falconry and medieval jousting competitions are held in summer. Your one-day excursion ends back at Victoria bus station in the evening.
The tour departs from Victoria Coach Station. Hotel pick-up service available at some hotels in central London.


The 2nd chakra is the Sacral Chakra, located in the pelvic region.
It is orange in color and is associated with the Water Element.
The Sanskrit name is the Svadhisthana Chakra, known as the "Seat of Self".
This is your center of appetites, pleasures and desires for relationships, self expression and joy.
When this chakra is blocked we feel guilt and shame.
This is also where we store old habits and patterns that no longer serve us.
The Seed Sound is VUM.
As you make this seed sound you release blocked energy and begin to dissolve these conditioned patterns of response.
Balancing all of your appetites.


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Thiodia couleruana é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Tortricidae.

A autoridade científica da espécie é Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1834.

Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português.

Referências

Ligações externas
 Thiodia couleruana - Biodiversity Heritage Library - Bibliografia
 Thiodia couleruana - NCBI Taxonomy Database
 Thiodia couleruana - Global Biodiversity Information Facility
 Thiodia couleruana - Encyclopedia of Life

Lepidópteros de Portugal
couleruana
Animais descritos em 1834

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
At this point, we all know what it is like to be out of the classroom or office. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is a classic film that everyone should see at least once. See how this high school prankster manages to stay under the radar while his principal is out to catch him for the last time.
Ferris is at home "sick," but he quickly manages to get his girlfriend Sloane and his friend Cameron to join him on a thrilling adventure in Chicago. Who knew playing hooky could be so exhilarating?
Everyone has at least heard of the film "Psycho." If you're searching for a black and white thriller, follow Marion Crane on a mystery adventure when she steals $40,000 from her employer. While on the run, she comes in contact with a motel manager named Norman Bates, who does everything he can for his demanding mother.
"Psycho" is creepy, intriguing and everything in between, making this a great movie to watch in quarantine.
The Hunger Games Series (2012-2015)
Imagine a world where civilians are divided into districts where they must battle to the death for food supplies. Watch the fictional story of Katniss Everdeen as she volunteers for a journey no one wants to take. Katniss must fight for her life as a corrupt Capitol leader ensures all people of Panem tune in to the competitive games where there can only be one winner.
This sci-fi series is packed with action and features a unique plot line any viewer can appreciate.
If you had to cancel your beach vacation this summer due to COVID-19, maybe "Jaws" will help you feel better about it. This 1970s must-see involves a great white shark that infiltrates a local beach on Amity Island. With the shark preventing community beaches from opening, numerous fishermen go on a hunt to put a stop to the madness.
There is no doubt that many of us are spending time on social media during the pandemic. If you're interested in seeing how Facebook came to be, "The Social Network" tells the tale of a young Mark Zuckerberg founding the site from his Harvard dorm room. See the hardships and legal battles involved in the making of a billionaire.
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After watching the Royal Wedding over the weekend, I just had to make scones. These light and lemony babies are just in time for Mothers Day, and delicious served with whipped cream and strawberries. You could try them with some Devonshire cream if you wished, or even change up the fruit to suit your tastes. They also freeze well so put some away for another day!
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, lemon rind, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Pour into the flour mixture, stirring with a fork. You should end up with a ragged sort of dough.
Turn the dough out onto a counter, then knead gently about 10 times to bring it all together. Pat out to about 3/4 inch thick, and cut out rounds with a 1 3/4 inch biscuit cutter. Set rounds about 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle tops with sugar.
Bake scones at about 400 F for 10-12 minutes, until risen and golden. Remove from the oven and cool on rack. Serve with sweetened whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries.


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The heartbreaking goodbye and the coffin of Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie
Exactly two weeks ago, on Sunday, January 8, Lisa Marie spoke at Graceland's annual celebrations for her father's birthday. Four days later, she collapsed at her home and will be buried near Elvis on Sunday, January 22. Family, friends and fans of hers will be desperately privy to memories of the King's own funeral at the Memphis mansion on August 18, 1977. Lisa Marie Presley was just nine years old when she lost her father.
Elvis was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. The news was announced to the world on the steps of the hospital by his father Vernon at 4 in the afternoon.
His body was returned to Graceland shortly before noon on August 17, where a crowd of tens of thousands had gathered. The open casket was placed under the arch between the sitting and music rooms at the south end of the house.
Family and friends were given time to come by with the body before the public was admitted in the afternoon to pay their respects.
Vernon had asked Elvis' barber and spiritual advisor Larry Geller to cut and style his hair. Sideburns were dyed and he put on makeup.
Kendall relented, but soon realized how upsetting it would be for Lisa Marie to attach the bracelet to her father alone.
He escorted the young woman to the coffin and asked her where she would like the bracelet to go. The girl pointed to her own right wrist. Kendall lifted Elvis's right arm and put on the jewelry. Apparently, she asked him if she would stay in her place forever and he said yes.
As Lisa Marie left the room, Priscilla turned to Kendall with one last instruction.
Priscilla Presley requested that the bracelet be hidden under Elvis's shirt sleeve. A precaution, in case some fan suddenly tried to take one last souvenir. In fact, a distant family member actually sneakily took a photo of the star in his coffin that was infamously peppered in the National Enquirer.
After the public was allowed in starting at 3pm, an estimated 30,000 people filed through the house in just a few hours. Although Vernon extended the viewing hours, not even half of those waiting outside were able to pay their respects.
This time, fans will be able to watch and pay their respects on the live stream. After Lisa Marie is laid to rest in a private ceremony, there will be a public memorial service beginning at 9 am Central Standard Time on Sunday, January 22.
The link to watch the live stream of Lisa Marie Presley's memorial service, which begins at 2:50pm GMT on Sunday, January 22, is available here.
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Just curious. There's usually a thread about it by now but I didn't see one. Not a whole lot of buzz from my customers though the economy is definitely climbing and IWF was great last year, so I expect AWFS to be good as well.


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Нас () е река в Канада, провинция Британска Колумбия. Дължината ѝ от 380 км ѝ отрежда 98-о място сред реките на Канада.

Изворите на реката се намират на платото Спатсизи и източните склонове на Бреговите планини, на около 1225 м н.в., на , недалеч от изворите на реките Скина и Стикин. Тече главно в южна, а в най-долното си течение – в югозападна посока и се влива в залива Нас, част от големия залив Портланд на Тихия океан, на , в близост до границата с щата Аляска.

Площта на водосборния басейн на реката е 21 100 km2. Многогодишният среден дебит в устието ѝ е 770 m3/s, като пълноводието ѝ е през пролетно-летния сезон (май-септември), а маловодието – през зимата (януари-февруари). Отдясно в Нас се вливат две по-големи реки – Тейлър и Тат Крийк.

Най-долните 40 км от реката са плавателни. По течението ѝ няколко малки, предимно индиански селища, населението на които се занимава с риболов и първична преработка на сьомга. По около 50 км от средното ѝ течение преминава провинциално шосе № 37 (Стюарт-Касиар).

В превод от езика на местните индианци тлингити Нас означава нещо като "хранителен склад" понеже реката предоставя идеални условия за огромните пасажи сьомга, които навлизат ежегодно нагоре по течението ѝ за да си хвърлят хайвера.

Преди около 220 години при изригването на близък до реката вулкан от кратерът му се спуска голямо количество лава отляво в реката, която според преданията на местните индианци причинява смъртта на над 2000 от тях и за известно време запушва реката. Сега покрай левия ѝ бряг в близост до селището Gitwinksihlkw се простира голямо лавово поле с размери 3/10 км, остатък от застиналата лава.

Реката е открита в края на 1820-те години от агенти на английската "Компания Хъдсън Бей", търгуваща с ценни животински кожи, които през 1831 г. в устието ѝ основават търговски пункт (фактория) Порт Симпсън – сега селището Гинджълкс (Gingolx).

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BOSTON, September 11, 2018 − BondLink, the municipal market's premier provider of investor outreach solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of three senior executives with strong ties to the municipal bond market: Tom Paolicelli as Senior Manager of Business Development, John Murphy as Senior Manager of Investor Relations and Outreach, and Brendan A. McGrail as Director of Communications. Paolicelli will be based in California, while Murphy and McGrail will be based at BondLink's headquarters in Boston.
BondLink has been rapidly growing as it approaches its two-year anniversary. These latest hires also come amid an expansion of BondLink's suite of products, from its market-leading IR platforms and investor analytics to its new online investor roadshow production and hosting capabilities. With a client list that already includes top municipal issuers such as the State of California, the City of Chicago and the University of Texas, BondLink is well-positioned to respond to increased market demand.
Paolicelli's focus will be on issuers as he brings more than two decades of experience in various roles in government. He was most recently the Chief Deputy Treasurer for the County of San Diego, overseeing the Treasury and Investment Division. Prior to joining the County, he was the Executive Director of the New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, one of the largest financing entities in the U.S. during its most active period, issuing over $30 billion in bonds. He was also a vice president/senior analyst for Moody's Investors Service on the U.S. Public Infrastructure Team. Tom was also active in the GFOA, including on the Treasury & Investment Management Committee as well as its new Online Financial Transparency Taskforce.
Murph's focus at BondLink is on developing tools and solutions for bond investors of all sizes, after having spent nearly three decades on the buy-side. He joins BondLink from Fidelity Investments, where he was a senior bond trader and later senior research analyst in a career spanning nearly 20 years. He previously served as vice president in trading and structured products for J.P. Morgan Securities after working as an associate with Banker's Trust.
McGrail spent most of the last decade in corporate communications with J.P. Morgan, and previously wrote the daily municipal bond market column as a reporter for Bloomberg News. He most recently served as Director of Communications for a private ski resort in Vermont and also worked as a writer for Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney after beginning his writing career with the Worcester Telegram.
Led by founders Colin MacNaught, CEO, and Carl Query, CTO, BondLink helps issuers in the $4 trillion municipal bond market attract more investors through better disclosure and enhanced technology. BondLink enables institutional investors to automate their credit surveillance of issuers, and makes it easier for smaller investors, including individuals, to participate in public bond sales.
Since going live in 2016, BondLink has been powering the investor outreach of top issuers in nearly every state and every sector of the bond market. Headquartered in Boston, BondLink is backed by top investors, including Franklin Templeton Investments, one of the largest municipal bond funds in the country.


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Market of tablets & Smart phones are up and changing at a very rapid rate. With the change in the market, the focus and demand of users are also changing. Gadget makers are coming up with the best product they can provide, but still they lack at some point.
In this high-competitive market, comparison is must in every field to make the thing clear and give them a way to improve. Various competitors like Motorola, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, RIM (Research in Motion) are launching new products and fighting with each other in the battle field of technology.
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Rumors say that by 2014 there will be more than 400 million tablet users and but see who will be the leader according to the rumors, it will be Google, It will not be the Apple who will lead the market. This rumor surprised all, because Apple always has something unique and interesting in the pipeline and is one of the best players in the market. Let's see what will happen in future.
For the time, Here I am sharing two latest tablet competitors –
Processor and OS :
Talking about the Processor & OS functionality of the both the phones, Motorola Xoom is powered with 1 GHz of Dual-Core NVIDIA Tegra 2 with processing speed of 1000MHz. Motorola Xoom is rated as one of the best device at CES 2011. Motorola Xoom is the first Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet which can be upgraded to 4G and support 1080p HD Video content.
Whereas Apple iPad 2 is having 1GHz Dual- core processor with A5 chipset with processing speed of 1000 MHz, which provides 2x the CPU on iPad2 and 9x the GPU Performance of its predecessor. iPad 2 is running iOs 4.2
Display and Resolution :
Motorola Xoom is well- equipped with 10.1-Inches capacitive Touchscreen display and also has higher resolution 1280 X 800 and 16:10 aspect ratio. Its maximum brightness setting doesn't seem to do the tablet justice when using it outdoors under the presence of sun lurking around.
iPad 2 has 9.7-Inches of wide Touchscreen which is integrated with multi touch display, that supports IPS technology and with a resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels. There is no retina display for iPad 2 that is why the resolution is still the same.
Camera and Dimensions :
The tablet is slim and light weight with a dimension of 9.80-Inches (249mm) (h) X 6.62-Inches (167.8mm) (w) X 0.51(12.9mm) (d) and only 730 g in weight. The device is having a widescreen display but is still is very thin. Tablet have best online casino 5.0 megapixel of rear camera with dual LED flash, 720p video recording and 2MP of front camera, 1080p video playback.
iPad 2 is thinner and much lighter than its previous iPad, it's just 8.8 mm thing and weight 1.3 pounds (612g). It is 33% thinner and 15% lighter than that of previous iPad. iPad supports video conferencing which was not available before . It supports new feature like HDMI Compatibility which gives output on HDTV and 7200p video camcorder, and FaceTime video conferencing.
Battery life and other features :
Xoom has 10 hours of video playback. It has network support of 3G which can be upgradeable to 4G and a memory of 32GB on board user memory , SD Card support and 1GB DDR2 RAM and Bluetooth 2.1 EDR 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi. The device has built in gyroscope, barometer, and accelerometer. Business applications are like exchange of email, editing documents, Google calendar etc.
iPad 2 has the same size and battery life as in the previous one. The modification is only in case of video conferencing and its dimension. Its battery life is 10 hours. It also have HDMI compatibility and has new software photobooth apps like iMovie and GarageBand, Bluetooth , WI –Fi, Wi-Fi 3G which is available in different ranges.
Several iPad 2 Specification is yet to be modified as Apple says, we can see that Xoom has much more features than iPad2.
Does it mean Xoom is going to leave the iPad 2 behind? Do share your opinion with us?
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So, the question for all of us today is this: how do you know when it's time to step back, to move aside and allow someone else - younger, less talented and with different ideas than you - to take part in leading whatever it is that you're doing?
Will you do it when it feels right? But what if it never feels right?
Will you wait for your contract to expire? What if God has other plans?
Will you wait until you've built things just as perfectly as you ever hope you would do? What if it never was about your skills anyway?


I am in LOVE with her little nose. And I have to give major props to Matt, Margot's dad, for helping me hold the blanket during these solo shots. Sometimes the space in city apartments can be tricky but with willing parents...!
How adorable and stylish is her nursery?!
Margot's grandmother (Kat's mom) was in town helping them out after her birth, so we grabbed some shots!
Matt's mom sent these sweaters all the way from Ireland. It'll take a bit for Margot to grow into her's, but I loved that they wanted to get some shots in them!


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Threading the Needle (#2)
Joshua Palmatier
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Having survived the shattering of the Nexus, Wielder Kara Tremain and ex-Dog Allan Garrett have led their small group of refugees to a safe haven in the hills on the edge of the plains. But the ley system is not healing itself, and as the instability spreads they know soon no place will be safe. Their only chance is a desperate attempt to fix the ley lines themselves. To do that, they'll have to enter streets controlled by vicious bands of humans and non-humans alike, intent on keeping what little they've managed to scavenge together from anyone else's hands.
But as soon as they enter Erenthrall, they find themselves caught up in the maelstrom of violence, deception, and betrayal that the city has descended into—including the emergence of a mysterious and powerful cult calling themselves the White Cloaks, whose leader is called Father…
The same man who once led the terrorist group called the Kormanley and brought about the Shattering that destroyed the world.
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Tye also notes that challenging your anxiety by focusing on the present and being okay with the feeling of discomfort are ways that you can counteract anxiety and the subsequent strain it may be putting on your relationships.
There is never a doubt that living with mental illness of any form can be taxing, to not only the individual experiencing it, but to their loved ones as well. Working towards coping strategies and leaning into healthier choices are ways that we can help counteract the after effects of emotional struggles, whether they are our own or those of whom we care about.


"Seek first to understand, then to be understood" is the fifth of Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The opposite of this habit is simply not listening to others. And not listening to others is the third of seven behaviors that often causes a person to lose their job at organizations like SpringHill.
Not listening to others, like the other 6 behaviors that lead to people losing their jobs, is rooted in arrogance or its sister self-righteousness. Because when a person believes they know more than anyone else they conclude there's nothing to learn from others.
Now not listening to others usually takes on one of two different forms.
The first is when a person does all the talking (because if you know everything there is to know then you assume everyone else will want to hear what you have to say). Doing all the talking and assuming that others want to know what you think is the epitome of self-centeredness and the opposite of being other-focused.
The second form of not listening is simply not asking questions or taking the initiative to seek out what others know or have to say. Real listening, listening that actively seeks to understand another person requires asking good and meaningful questions. Asking questions also keeps us humble and from slipping out of reality and into self-delusion.
Think about it, have you ever had a conversation or a relationship with someone where they did all the talking or never asked your thoughts or sought to get to know you? For me the message is the other person doesn't believe I have anything of value to contribute. Or even worst, I begin to wonder if I have any value personally in their eyes. Either way, not listening to others slowly but surely erodes a relationship, and wearing out a relationship will always lead to wearing out one's welcome in an organization.
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Hair gel used on mummies — maybe for more body?
Egyptians kept their hair looking good in the afterlife with a type of fat-based hair gel, new research shows. The mummy Maiherpri, shown here, was alive during the 18th dynasty, slightly older than the mummies sampled in the study.


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December Was Aviation's Top Month In 2021 Despite Omicron
byChris Loh
Despite the rapid spread of the Omicron variant around the world throughout the last month and a half, the aviation industry experienced its busiest month of the year in December 2021. And while tens of thousands of flights were canceled, data provided by Cirium showed that 2.43 million flights took place worldwide.
The spread of Omicron resulted in thousands of flight cancelations, either from government precautions or airline staffing shortages. However, the industry's recovery has been swift over the course of 2021. Photo: Getty Images
The best month of 2021
Cirium data for flight traffic showed that December was the best month for global air travel in 2021. This achievement consisted of 2.43 million flights taking place.
The fact that the end of December experienced significant headwinds is a testament to how much the public still wants to travel- and that governments around the world are allowing it to happen. Of course, during normal times, December is naturally a busy month for air travel, given the holiday season for much of the world.
Headwinds primarily consisted of Omicron-related flight cancelations. Indeed, between December 24th, 2021, and January 3rd, 2022, 59,240 flights were canceled.
United Airlines was one of the hardest hit by the crew shortages. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
Record flights, record cancelations
December was the best month for flights in 2021. However, it was also the worst December in the past decade in terms of flight cancelations. This was in part due to airlines facing operational challenges as much of their workforce was forced to stay home due to positive test results. Extreme winter weather across the United States and Canada was also to blame for the cancelation of thousands of flights.
Indeed, when comparing December 2021 to "Decembers" of previous years, it experienced six times more cancelations than in 2019 and two and half times more than 2020. January 2022 might be on track to set a similar record for "worst Januarys." That's because 20,500 flights were canceled in the first three days of the new year alone.
Southwest Airlines canceled all of its Chicago flights (both O'Hare and Midway) across January 1st and 2nd due to extreme winter weather. Photo: Southwest Airlines
The big four US airlines – American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines collectively canceled 7,040 flights between December 24th and January 3rd.
Other standout stats of 2021
Looking at all flights in 2021, US heavyweight American Airlines operated the most flights over the course of the year at around 1,850,050. Despite this achievement, it wasn't an American Airlines hub that took the title of the busiest airport. Instead, it was Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport crowned as 2021's most active global airport having had 336,890 departing flights over the course of the year. The major Delta Air Lines hub also ranked 15th in the Top 20 Global Airports for on-time performance
Amsterdam Schiphol was the busiest airport for international flights in 2021. Photo: Chris Loh | Simple Flying
Atlanta's success was due to its large number of domestic services. However, when considering international flights alone, it was KLM hub Amsterdam Schiphol that was the busiest airport in 2021. The Dutch airport had a total of 123,070 departing flights.
With Omicron spreading so quickly and health agencies like the US CDC shortening self-isolation periods for those who test positive, it would appear that the world is quickly becoming accustomed to living with COVID-19 while still making efforts to "return to normal."
Do you think we'll see a return to the scale of travel restrictions we saw in 2020? Or have we moved past that? Let us know by leaving a comment.
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Deputy Editor - An experienced photographer and video producer, Chris is a journalistic natural. Degree educated with a wealth of traveling history, Chris' insight into routes, networks, and alliances brings a depth of quality to his work that is hard to beat. His strong relationships with Middle Eastern and Canadian airlines make him an asset to the team. Currently based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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OAS to Observe February 2 Municipal Elections in Costa Rica - Jan 21, 2020 - 7:44:48 PM
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government of Costa Rica today signed an agreement to send an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to the municipal elections of February 2, 2020, at a ceremony at the headquarters of the agency hemispheric in Washington, DC.
The Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, recalled that Costa Rica was the first country to which the Organization sent an EOM, in 1962. "It is an honor to send a team back to a country with such a long democratic trajectory, that in these municipal elections will elect a total of 6,138 positions...
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Insufficient paid work affects almost half a billion people, new ILO report shows - Jan 20, 2020 - 6:12:56 PM
Almost half a billion people are working fewer paid hours than they would like or lack adequate access to paid work, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report.
In addition, the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020 (WESO) shows that unemployment is projected to increase by around 2.5 million in 2020...
NASA, SpaceX complete final major flight test of Crew Spacecraft - Jan 19, 2020 - 2:30:20 PM
NASA and SpaceX completed a launch escape demonstration of the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket Sunday. This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
The launch escape test began at 10:30 a.m. EST with liftoff from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a mission to show the spacecraft's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the unlikely event of an inflight emergency...
OAS General Secretariat on the Conclusion of the MACCIH - Jan 17, 2020 - 9:41:57 PM
Today, the negotiations between the Government of Honduras and the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) regarding the renewal of the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) concluded.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to reach the agreements required for the renewal of the mandate of the Mission, which is why MACCIH will end its functions on January 19, 2020...
London Show Lands Film Business - Jan 17, 2020 - 11:47:51 AM
The Bahamas Film & Television Commission ended 2019 with a picture of success as its December trade mission landed film shoots and inquiries for further film business in The Bahamas.
The Commission, a division of the Ministry of Tourism, makes regular calls on filmmakers and production companies through attending trade shows and film festivals. As one of several commissions attending the two-day Focus Location Guide show in London...
OAS Electoral Observation Mission to Make Preliminary Visit to the Dominican Republic - Jan 17, 2020 - 9:49:48 AM
A technical team of the Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the municipal elections in the Dominican Republic will make a preliminary visit to the country between January 21 and 25...
OAS Observation Mission to the Special Congressional Elections in Peru Begins Deployment - Jan 16, 2020 - 4:00:42 PM
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) to the special congressional elections in Peru began its deployment for the January 26 elections...
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German Judicial Scan Commends Caribbean Court of Justice - Jan 15, 2020 - 2:37:26 PM
A recent study conducted by the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the German corporation for international co-operation, found a high level of confidence in the integrity and independence of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The Judicial Integrity Scan also commended the Court for its institutional design, organisational capacities and the competencies of the staff. The study was based on the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct which aim to establish standards of judicial integrity internationally...
NASA, NOAA Analyses reveal 2019 second warmest year on record - Jan 15, 2020 - 2:25:17 PM
According to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth's global surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880.
Globally, 2019 temperatures were second only to those of 2016 and continued the planet's long-term warming trend: the past five years have been the warmest of the last 140 years...
The 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture in Marigot - Jan 15, 2020 - 10:31:14 AM
Dr. Stephanie Melyon-Reinette is in St. Martin to deliver the 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. "Valuing Excellence in Caribbean Arts" is the theme of the lecture at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Spring Concordia, Marigot, at 7:30 PM, said Shujah Reiph, president of Conscious Lyrics Foundation (CLF). "I look forward to the lecture and the positive discussion," said Dr. Melyon, a psychologist and performance artist who arrived from Guadeloupe on Tuesday. For 33 years CLF has opened its island-wide cultural calendar on January 15 with the MLK, Jr. lecture...
Ecuador Ratifies the Inter-American Convention against Racism, Discrimination and Intolerance at the OAS - Jan 14, 2020 - 7:36:26 PM
Ecuador today deposited at the General Secretariat of the Organization of the American States (OAS) the instrument of ratification of the Inter-American Convention against Racism, Racial Discrimination and Related Forms of Intolerance.
During the ceremony, the Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the OAS, Carlos Alberto Játiva, said that with this initiative his country "joins the national and hemispheric efforts to ensure that the rights recognized in this treaty may be reaffirmed, effectively implemented and protected, inspired by the principles of legal equality and non-discrimination."...
New Permanent Representative of Bolivia Presents Credentials - Jan 14, 2020 - 2:50:53 PM
The new Permanent Representative of Bolivia to the Organization of American States (OAS), Jaime Aparicio Otero, today presented his credentials to the Secretary General, Luis Almagro, during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the hemispheric institution in Washington, DC.
The representative of the transitional government of Bolivia announced that his country is preparing hold presidential elections with observation by the international community. ""We are going to convene presidential elections for May 3, 2020...
2020 New Year's address by PM Allen M. Chastanet - Jan 12, 2020 - 8:15:45 AM
Good evening, fellow Saint Lucians, at home and abroad. A Happy New Year to you all. I pray that 2020 will bring you good health, peace, happiness and prosperity.
I thank you all for the spirit of giving and love which flowed throughout our island in December. It was a joy for my family and I to share in the festivities, especially in my constituency of Micoud South...
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Commonwealth Secretary-General will visit India next week to address Raisina Dialogue - Jan 10, 2020 - 2:44:53 PM
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will address the 2020 Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, India next week.
The Dialogue is India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics. In her speech, the Secretary-General will highlight the need for multilateral responses to navigate the most pressing issues facing the global community...
Haiti earthquake, a decade Later: Food For the poor donors devoted to rebuilding - Jan 10, 2020 - 1:08:40 PM
"I lost my father and three sisters, I loved them… I don't know what I am going to do now, I just don't know," were the pain-filled words of an injured young man recorded by a Food For The Poor staff member in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after a devastating earthquake rocked the Caribbean nation a decade ago.
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at 4:53 p.m., a sudden shift in a fault line triggered a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. More than 250,000 people were killed that day and an estimated 1.3 million were left homeless...
Digital Government Platform proposed for region - Jan 8, 2020 - 4:01:14 PM
As technology becomes a more intertwined part of day-to-day activities within society, leaders are required to streamline interactions within government agencies and between government agencies, citizens and commercial operators in more innovative ways. Imagine being able to easily renew your driver's licence or register a business and other public e-services electronically. Improving cross-agency interoperability and only requiring citizens to only submit data once. These are the possibilities ahead now that Cybernetica and Cloud Carib have signed an agreement recently in Estonia to implement a secure data exchange based on the Unified eXchange Platform (UXP) for pilot projects in the Caribbean region...
NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel releases 2019 Annual Report - Jan 7, 2020 - 3:51:14 PM
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, issued its 2019 annual report Tuesday examining the agency's safety performance over the past year and highlighting accomplishments, issues and concerns.
The report highlights 2019 activities and includes assessments of NASA's:
Lunar and deep space exploration...
OAS General Secretariat on the Situation in Venezuela - Jan 6, 2020 - 8:27:19 AM
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) welcomes the re-election of the interim President and President of the National Assembly Juan Guaidó, which took place this afternoon within the framework of the law, with the support of 100 parliamentarians and complying with the quorum in accordance with the relevant regulations....
New Year's Message from Acting Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization - Dec 31, 2019 - 1:05:27 PM
If we were to stop and reflect on this year as it comes to a close, we would most likely describe 2019 as a varied year, which both highlighted the strengths in Caribbean tourism and its inherent weaknesses.
The sector's strengths were evident in the significant growth rates experienced by most Caribbean countries. Despite contraction in some larger destinations, such as Cuba and the Dominican Republic...
Republic Bank continues to invest in Caribbean Communities - Dec 27, 2019 - 1:20:44 PM
Republic Bank has provided a US$34 million senior term loan as part of a US$80 million investment in the Royalton Grenada Resort and Spa located on two white-sand beaches in Tamarind Bay, Grenada. The loan was arranged by the Investment Banking Division of the Republic Bank Group.
The Royalton Grenada is scheduled to commence operations in March 2020 offering guests the option to stay at any of its 212 luxury rooms or 49 Diamond Club luxury suites...


Natural sugars that come from fruits and vegetables are a part of a healthy diet, in part because of the other nutritional benefits in the foods in which natural sugars are found.1 Added sugars are the real problem in our diets today, especially sugar that's hidden in foods which we don't expect it to be in.
Women should be taking in no more than 100 calories worth of added sugar. Women's sugar intake should be no more than 24g or 6 teaspoons a day.
Men should be taking in no more than 150 calories worth of added sugar. Men's sugar intake should be no more than 36g or 9 teaspoons a day.
Preschoolers should be taking in no more than 16g or 4 teaspoons of sugar a day.
Children ages 4-8 should be taking in no more than 12g or 3 teaspoons of sugar a day.
Teenagers should be taking in no more than 20-32g or 5-8 teaspoons of sugar daily.
It's probably safe to say that we all know that the amount of sugar in a regular can of soda is pretty high. In fact, there are nearly 9 teaspoons of added sugar in just one can, which is more than women and children should have in a day – and the maximum amount a man should have.
That's why many people choose water and other healthier beverages to drink. The sugar in a can of soda, a chocolate bar, cookies and other sweets is pretty obvious and we expect it to be there. But what many people don't realize is that sugar is hidden in lots of processed foods that we might not expect – even in ones that are marketed as healthy alternatives.
For example, you may think that having a big green salad with a flavorful salad dressing is a great, healthy meal – but processed salad dressings are often loaded with added sugar, especially ones that are labeled light or low fat. They use sugar to compensate for the lack of flavor from the missing fat.
Oatmeal cereals and other granola type cereals. Always check for the sugar content on the label of cereals. You'd be surprised at how many grams of sugar per serving there can be in some of the cereals that would otherwise appear to be healthy. Just because it's labeled whole grain doesn't necessarily mean it's a healthy option. Making your own granola at home is easy and fun, and you can customize it to suit your family's tastes. Check out Food Network's Healthy Eats blog for some delicious granola recipes.
Yogurt. If you have it in your fridge, take a quick peek at the amount of sugar in just one serving of your favorite flavored yogurt. In some cases it can be almost as much as a serving of pudding, which means you're essentially having dessert for breakfast! Choose plain, unsweetened yogurt and add fresh or frozen fruit, a little cinnamon, and a small drizzle of honey for a much healthier breakfast option.
Dried fruit. It's great to add to homemade granola for a little burst of sweetness, but check the ingredients when you buy any kind of dried fruits. Make sure what you pick up and take home is just dried fruit – no extra sugars added.
Smoothies. These delicious drinks can be packed with nutritious fruits and lots of cool, hydrating liquid, but again, look at the ingredients. If you're making them at home from scratch, make sure you're not adding ice cream, syrup, sweetened yogurt, or sugar-laden fruit punches, and they can be a very healthy drink option. For more tips on how to make good-for-you smoothies, check out our article on this smooth way to stay healthy and hydrated.
Special coffee beverages. Companies like Starbucks and other chains list the nutritional information for their beverages on their websites. Before you indulge in that sweet treat, make sure you know exactly how much sugar you'll be consuming if you do. Remember that opting for skim milk isn't going to make much of a difference when you're drinking a beverage that sill has 11 teaspoons of sugar in it.
Canned soups and jarred sauces. Yes, there's added sugar here too! If you have time, it's always better to make soups and sauces from scratch because you control the ingredients and you can keep added sugar out of these types of meals. We have some great tips for big batch soups and healthy soup options in our Soup it up article.
Never assume that because something is marketed to you as a healthy alternative that it's actually as healthy as you think it should be. Always check the labels before you purchase processed foods, and whenever possible make food for you and your family from scratch so that you can control the sugar, salt, and fat that goes into it. As an added bonus, food from scratch also almost always costs less and tastes a lot better!
For more information on how to spot added sugar, visit Healthy Living.


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A: Use control (e.g. button) properties, like Horizontal/Vertical Align to set the position, relative to the surrounding area. Use HSpacer/VSpacer to adjust the control position.

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The only way I would use a box mag is if I'm playing rec and don't feel like loading mags or 10 round tubes.
The loader in question is basically a shake and bake hopper.
No thanks. It's 2019 not 1992.
I think that's what KT was saying is that it is somehow electric but requires some agitation from time to time? I'm going to have to see it to understand I think.
Yea I remember him saying every 4-5 shots you have to shake it?
GTFO of here with that.
Exactly. I think that the idea of a box mag is appealing to some, but the implementation in this case is terrible based on their own demonstration of the loader and the price associated with that performance. As much as I like some of the stuff that MCS puts out, this thing smells of Crap4.
There's a reason the Box Rotor, the only box mag that seems to RELIABLY work like a large hopper under the gun, costs as much as it does.
Exactly. Boxmags offer most of the advantages of a magfed gun with little of the hassle. There's definitely an appeal to getting the hopper out of your line of sight, and I think they do a better job at it than the Dfender or Tippmann Raider.
Yep. This indicates a poor/rushed design above the impeller and doesn't inspire confidence in the product at all. Even most homebrew boxmags I've seen don't exhibit this problem.
What I'd really like to see is someone to sell 3D-printed boxloader kits would run on Halo or Rotor internals- you would just drop the guts in, attach your desired "upper", and away you would go.
I'd be really interested to see how one of those would look on mine.
What worries me isn't that I don't hear him admitting it needs any kind of fixing. Maybe we need to just rely on our MCB community to come up with the necessary mods.


NEARLY 500 days of house arrest in Britain has not stopped WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange from completing interviews with politicians, revolutionaries and intellectuals for a television series to be broadcast later this month.
Assange announced yesterday he had completed 12 episodes of The World Tomorrow, a series that includes interviews with Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim, and Moncef Marzouki, the human rights activist who was elected interim president of Tunisia last December.
In a recent interview with The Saturday Age, Mr Assange applauded Mr Marzouki as ''a rare politician'', who ''says it like it is'' and was ''unafraid to speak candidly of the compromises he has had to make in times of revolution and turmoil''.
Other interviewees understood to be included in what Assange described as an ''eclectic array'' include American conservative writer and policy advocate David Horowitz, a prominent exiled Iranian opposition leader, an Egyptian revolutionary also under house arrest, and, in what appears to be a journalistic coup, a prominent figure in a major political group listed as a terrorist organisation in the US, Britain and Australia. The identities of all participants are yet to be publicly disclosed.
Assange said he thought the show's strength would lie in its ''frank and irreverent tone''.
The first episode will be aired on RT, the Russian English language broadcaster, and released online on Tuesday. Assange said he was responsible for all editorial decisions.
Assange is awaiting a British Supreme Court decision on his appeal against extradition to Sweden to be questioned in relation to sexual assault allegations. He fears extradition to Stockholm will open the way for his extradition to the US.


Large, attractive and compelling: Floor displays are masters in the field of sales.
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The capacity to care is the thing that gives life its deepest significance and meaning.
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors: changes in the family dynamics, household disruption, financial pressure, added workload and responsibility. When families are subjected to continuous and never-ending stress, they may find their coping skills no longer effective.
The ambiguous loss they are experiencing and the prolonged stress they feel may lead to burnout – a depletion of personal resources to the point of loss of energy to fulfill necessary daily functions. When family members find themselves excessively focused on others' needs, deficits and problems, it is only normal to feel drained, worn out and exhausted.
Talk with someone to make sense of your situation and your feelings. Feed your spirit. Pray, meditate, or do another activity that makes you feel part of something greater. Try to find meaning in your life and in your role as a caregiver.
Stay social. Make it a priority to visit regularly with other people. Nurture your close relationships. Do not let yourself become isolated.
Maintain balance in your life. Do not give up activities that are important to you, such as your work or your hobbies.
Find a community. Join or reestablish your connection to a religious group, social club, or civic organization. The broader your network the better.
Exercise regularly. Try to get in at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times per week. Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve stress and boost your energy. So get moving, even if you are tired.
Avoid alcohol and drugs. It can be tempting to turn to substances for escape when life feels overwhelming, but they can easily compromise the quality of your caregiving. Instead, try dealing with problems head on and with a clear mind.
Keep up with your own healthcare. Go to the doctor and dentist on schedule, and keep up with your own prescriptions or medical appointments. As a caregiver, you need to stay as strong and healthy as possible.