Although I'm not a fervent advocate of using technology in every aspect of our lives, I have chosen to open my laptop and type this piece instead of writing it in my notebook first, just for a change, and may be to please my ears with the clicking sound of my fingers striking the keyboard. I guess this shows that I'm in continuous pursuit for change even in the tiny aspects of life. Change; something referred to as being healthy nowadays is, by all means, a vital part of life for all those living in the tremendously stressful life of the 21st Century.
Seeking this change from the ordinary and mundane schedule of mine here in Gaza, I chose to go downtown today, a place where I seldom go and to amuse myself with just walking around and examining the faces of the people and what life looks like in that part of town. Downtown Gaza is a place where the majority of the population of Gaza shops. It's lined up with stores on both sides situated on a fairly narrow street, as well as small vending huts where one can find almost anything. As I treaded up and down the street, I held my hand over my nose as I passed the rows of power generators placed in front of literally every store. Their roaring and screeching makes you feel as if they are somehow venting their anger at you. No sooner did I put my hand down when I suddenly felt a gush of fuel combustion hit my face making me choke. My mind suddenly tries to picture the days when the only mean of transport available were horse drawn carriages. Although our streets are full of donkey and horse- pulIed carts today, there are still outnumbered by the monstrous vehicles and you won't find anyone wishing they owned one. "I wish these nasty vehicles would just disappear and be replaced with primitive carriages", I thought to myself. I would get one of my own and take care of my horse as if it were one of my children. The fresh air, the sound of horses trotting along, oh how peaceful it would be indeed! I could easily breathe fresh air and relieve myself. It's so ironic, I thought to myself, we tell ourselves: " I need to go out to get some fresh air", but from what I'm smelling as I walk up and down the streets here, I'm convinced that I need to by a pack of medical masks to protect my lungs.
My imagination was spurred at that moment and more images appeared before me. I'd buy a cow and drink from her fresh milk every morning. I'd buy chickens and ducks and a dog to guard them. I'd let my kids fetch the chicken eggs without screaming hell if they got dirt on their clothes.
The dozens of shops displaying all sorts of items failed to lure me into buying anything except for the item which I especially came for. I felt a vacuum; an emptiness inside which could not be fulfilled by merely buying and possessing items. So instead, I walked a long way to a bookstore, a place which gives me a sense of freedom, enlightens my mind and uplifts my soul. Reading, the only daily pastime of mine which takes me to faraway places. I see myself beyond the deep oceans and soaring high into the skies above, may be flying with the migrating birds. How lucky those birds are for possessing the freedom to fly away from the earthly life of human beings. The siege may imprison our bodies, but I must learn to discover the world where my mind lives. My soul will not be crushed when I'm denied material needs, for the soul is a lofty being which can enrapture my own spirit.
Over sixty years of hardships and abominable suffering of my people cannot in any way be underestimated and deemed as sixty years of failure. If the people of Palestine had minds only accustomed to physical and mortal needs, they would have been dead and defeated long ago. But, it is the life of the mind and soul which keeps them going, holding on to their rights no matter how long the path to freedom is.


Anita Wiafe-Asinor is a wife, and a mother of two girls. She runs her own HR and Management Consultancy (OML Africa) where she is one of the lead HR, Labor and Organisational Development Consultants as well as the MD. She is a rising serial entrepreneur in addition to the consultancy, and runs a Nanny agency (Ace Nannies), and a Lingerie retail business (Delilah's Secret). She is also a certified SCORE trainer for the International Labor Organization (ILO) and consults on a number of projects in various countries in Africa.
When she is not working, she enjoys being at home spending time with her family and friends. She likes watching movies and reading.
We had a chat with Anita to find out about her experience as a mentor in the Ahaspora Changing Mindsets Mentoring Program.
What inspired you to give back through the Ahaspora mentoring program?
I joined the Ahaspora network a while back when a good friend recommended the network. But I was a silent member. Then one-day information was sent regarding mentorship. I read it and liked the aims and objectives so I decided to participate and give back. When I was back in the UK, I was a mentor to many young people from the African community through workshops and programs I used to run. I wanted to do the same in Ghana but I was not making time until now. I believe mentoring and coaching young people is key in developing future adults and leaders.
Is this your first time mentoring with Ahaspora?
What has been your experience so far as a mentor?
The experience so far has been great. I am really enjoying it. I like my mentees a lot and they are great to mentor. I have learned so much about what it means to be a young person in Ghana right now. I have been visiting them at school and it has given me insights into the Ghana education system too. This has actually led to me to look at other ways to help young people. So I would definitely say that it has so far been enlightening. I am so glad I made time to do it.
What has been your most memorable moment with your mentee?
I would say my recent talk at their school to the whole school; I believe they were very proud of me. I also think our meet-ups and chats.
What would you say to aspiring mentors?
I would say to them to take the time and put themselves in it. They should give it a good go, and they will be amazed by the positive impact they will have on their mentees. Being a mentor is a special privilege because you are invited to speak into someone's life which can make a real difference. I used to be one of those "I don't have much time" people, but through this experience I have learnt to make time. To be a good mentor you need to prioritise and make time.
Would you recommend this program to aspiring mentors? Why/why not?
Yes, I would because we need more people to mentor our young people. But more so because I believe the potential mentor would enjoy the experience and also the opportunity to give back.


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Before launching his publishing career, Michael received his MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. In May 2015 he co-founded Broadside PR with his esteemed colleagues, Kimberly Burns and Whitney Peeling. Please visit Broadside PR for more information.
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Athletic Trainer-MNT
U.S. Soccer Overview
We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.
U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.
The Federation's core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.
The Federation's core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization's principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.
The YNT athletic trainer will be responsible for developing and supporting the Men's Youth National Teams and all athletic training practices across U.S. Soccer. The individual will commit to the High Performance department's mission and strategy to maximize performance across all sport development programs at U.S. Soccer. Working with the High Performance team will contribute to developing and delivering world-class athletic training support to the Youth National Teams (YNT).
This role will provide focused support for the Men's Youth National Teams
Provide all athletic training and assist with medical support for the YNT as requested by the High Performance Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Sports Medicine Senior Manager
Travel extensively with YNT to training camps and games both within the United States and abroad
Responsible for the design and delivery of U.S. Soccer standards in injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation to all YNT players
Responsible for evaluating and referring significant injuries and/or illnesses to the team physician, consultants, hospitals, or specialists as appropriate
Responsible for tracking and developing individual and team programs, specifically injury mitigation, mobility, and rehabilitation as needed with all YNT players within U.S. Soccer camps and within their club environments
Ensure all medical data collected is stored and up to date correctly in line with U.S. Soccer standards in AMS and EMR platform designated by U.S. Soccer, including but not limited to; nature of injury or illness, treatment provided, date, insurance, injured reserve, injury protection, medical authorization, medical information release, physical examinations, medical referrals, surgical reports, and x-ray/MRI information
Ensure all physical programming is designed and stored in line with U.S. Soccer standards
Ensure all pre, post, and in camp data collected is disseminated to all required staff and players in line with U.S. Soccer standards and time frame
Work closely with the high performance staff to ensure U.S. Soccer standards in all testing, screening, monitoring, and return to play protocols are optimized, delivered, and recorded
Assist Sports Science staff in camp to support athletes and inform/guide coaches on best practices to optimize performance and health of athletes
Collaborate with Sports Science staff on training and injury prevention strategies outside of camp
Maintain medical inventory, supplies, and equipment and evaluate new technology/devices to support athlete care
Build a strong relationship with YNT clubs domestic and abroad to ensure a bilateral sharing of data and information is provided pre and post-camp
Assist in training and supporting other medical staff within YNT training camps
Assist in the development and support of all athletic training practice across U.S Soccer
Other duties as required or assigned, which may include:
Help support and develop internal and external continued professional development for staff within the federation and practitioners within clubs
Contribute to the education of staff and coaches within the federation, and those enrolled in federation specific qualification pathways
Support and develop athletic training practice within the college and/or other soccer institutions
Participate in partnership with IF/THEN and STEM initiatives
All duties listed above with other National Teams (Women's Youth, Extended) as needed
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
NATABOC certified athletic trainer (AT)
Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) certification
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience working within Soccer and/or other elite sport
Experience working with youth athletes
Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the year
Prepared and ready to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
Must be able to stand for long durations, squat, bend, lift, carry, and climb ladders
Must be able to lift/move/carry up to 50 pounds
Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred
Proficient in managing and executing emergency medical care best practice
Advanced education in manual therapy and rehabilitation techniques
Advanced certification/experience in applied movement analysis and biomechanics (AFS or related)
Member of NATA or similar governing body
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and athletes having a range of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives
Excellent organizational, data collection, planning, and leadership skills
Experience working in collaboration with coaches and other support staff
Proven track record in delivering world-class medical provision to elite athletes
Vast knowledge and expertise of medical modalities, equipment, and technology
Proficient on computer software such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Electronic Medical Record Systems, GPS System or other athlete monitoring platforms
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Working at U.S. Soccer is a unique opportunity. Employees who work at U.S. Soccer have the following attributes:
Live our Principles & Values
Adopt a company centric approach—Serve the Athlete and the Fan
Embrace and see learning as a lifelong pursuit
Possess a growth mindset—keeps an open mind and seeks new challenges
Practice self-assessment and self-reflection
Open to criticism and does not make excuses
Possess a tireless work ethic
Wants to be part of a team that wins
Has the ability to be firm but fair
Communicate in a direct, open and honest manner
Build relationships through genuine interpersonal skills


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One of the world's greatest classical ballet companies, the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, will be aboard Le Lyrial for this exceptional cruise around the Italian Peninsula. In the company of some of the troupe's dancers and of Aurélie Dupont, former prima ballerina and now Director of Dance, discover the must-see cities of the Adriatic and Italy during this all-new 8-day cruise with dance as its central theme.
Your trip will be punctuated by solo performances, pas de deux and highlights of the most beautiful classical, romantic and contemporary ballets, as well as screenings of shows, encounters and interviews.
You will first stop in Hvar, the most famous and attractive of the Adriatic islands. Ringed by ramparts, the town has many remarkable monuments including its elegant cathedral, old arsenal and aristocratic palaces.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik will charm you with its palaces, elegant buildings, cloisters and fountains. Located in Croatia's deep south, the Pearl of the Adriatic is a true gem.
Le Lyrial will then set sail for Parga, a charming little town nesting in the heart of an isolated bay. Its colourful houses, built on the hillside, enjoy a superb view over the Ionian Sea and overlook beaches of great beauty.
You will also visit Amalfi and its coast, which are magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched between sky and sea, Amalfi and the little villages hidden nearby present amazing landscapes.
Vessel Type: Luxury Small Ship Length: 142 metres Passenger Capacity: 224 Launched: 2015 A sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, discover aboard this new ship the philosophy that has made our sisterships such a success: the spirit of Yacht Cruises. Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 122 staterooms and Suites, with balconies, will join our fleet in April 2015. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the our destinations and the blue light of the Vega star in the Lyra constellation. The result is a subtle variation around a palette of blues, ranging from the luminous delicate grey-blue of the Polar ice to splashes of the vivid turquoise blue found in Mediterranean coves A refined ambiance is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat's hull, while the central sculpture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea. In the loungebar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonymous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.
Day 1 - Day 1 VENICE
Proud and eternal, Venice has reigned on its lagoon ever since the 6th century. You may think you know this city before even setting foot here. You will inevitably fall in love with the charm of the innumerable treasures of the Serenissima: Saint Mark's square, the basilica, Doges palace, the Grand Canal and the gondolas. Yet, secret Venice is also waiting for you to explore its little interlacing streets and canals, to ramble through its squares and to push open the doors of its churches. The city's extraordinary heritage shouldn't stop you from enjoying a glass of Spritz and a few tramezzini.
Day 2 - Day 2 HVAR
Off the coast of Split, Hvar will surprise you by its traditions that haven't changed since Antiquity. The country's oldest town, Stari Grad, is here on this Dalmatian Island. The town nestles by a cove on the north-west coast, surrounded by dry stone wall structures on the Stari Grad plains. These have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site because they were built in the time of the Ancient Greeks. From these parcels of land come wines and olive oil manufactured manually. In the upper part of town, you will discover hams and cheeses made by local producers. The picturesque village of Vrisnik is a good place to try some of local produce.
Day 3 - Day 3 DUBROVNIK
Emblem of the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik is magnificently positioned on a rocky spur. History is sovereign here, in this ancient city, now a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. You will perhaps be surprised by the proportions of La Placa, the central drag through the city. The sheer width of it can be explained by the fact that it straddles a former lagoon. The elegant houses along La Placa are built in the legendary travertine stone. At Pile gate, you will be greeted by the statue of the patron saint of Dubrovnik, and you can admire the coastline as you walk along the ramparts. But what's inside Fort Saint John, adjoining the outer walls? A maritime museum and an aquarium featuring rare fish from the Adriatic.
Day 4 - Days 4 - 5 PARGA
An ancient port in the Epirus region, picturesque Parga is located on the western coast of the Greek mainland. Ancient classical ruins and the Venetian citadel bear witness to the town's colourful history and the diverse influences that shaped it. In a swoon of orange flower and lemon blossom scents, you can walk up steep streets lined with houses generously bedecked with flowers on your way to Ali Pasha castle. Here, youメll be rewarded by splendid views of the old fishing village and wild neighbouring creeks.
Day 5 - Day 6 REGGIO DI CALABRIA
At the southern tip of the Italian boot, Reggio de Calabre guards the eastern shore of the Strait of Messina. From the lungomare, the sea front promenade, there are magnificent views over Sicily, a little over 3 km away, and Etna. Rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake, Reggio is set out in a grid pattern and has Art Nouveau and Belle Époque architecture that add to its charm. And the fragrance of bergamot, the citrus fruit that dominates the region's confectionery and perfumery. A visit to the National Archaeological Museum is a must. It is one of the most important in Italy and among its collections are the famous Riacce Bronzes, the stunning Greek statues dating from the 5th century BC that were found off the coast in 1972.
Day 6 - Day 7 AMALFI
The little town of Campania gives its name to the region containing the magnificent, UNESCO World Heritage listed, Amalfi coast. And for good reason. Located at the foot of Mount Cerreto, against a rock face of a gorge that opens onto the sea, Amalfi's absolutely splendid natural scenery alone is enough to feast your eyes on before making for the medieval streets to explore some of its history. The mix of cultural influences from the Mediterranean Rim is omnipresent here. Don't miss the dome of Saint André the Apostle and its beautiful cloister, before sipping a delicious lemon juice made from locally grown lemons at a terrace bar.
Day 7 - Day 8 CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
Built on an Etruscan site, between the Tyrrhenian sea and the Monti della Tolfa, Civitavecchia respires the dolce vita. This very modern and easy going town combines art and history with panache. You can also visit superb historical sites like Fort Michelangelo or the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi. Just 80 kilometres from Rome, the town is a beautiful first step to the Italian capital.
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Itineraries are subject to change.
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $6,200 Superior Stateroom
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $6,740 DeLuxe Stateroom
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $26,160 Owner's Suite
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $7,610 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $12,040 Deluxe Suite
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $16,580 Prestige Suite - Deck 5
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $17,440 Privilege Suite
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $20,140 Grand Deluxe Suite
02-10-2020 09-10-2020 AUD $25,890 Grand Privilege Suite
For the first time ever, a cruise in partnership with the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, with the on-board presence of Aurélie Dupont, Director of Dance, and of 8 dancers from this prestigious troupe, as well as Alain Duault, artistic advisor.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the lagoon of Venice (embarkation port), the old town of Dubrovnik, Amalfi, Rome (from the embarkation port in Civitavecchia).
A great diversity of landscapes and islands in the Adriatic, with two essential ports of call: Hvar and Dubrovnik.
Discovering the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
Call at Reggio de Calabre, which guards the Strait of Messina at the southern tip of Italy.
The possibility of visiting Rome after your cruise.
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Infiniscene Makes Live Streaming Simple
Posted on March 16, 2017 by lisacolbert in Companies, Featured Stories // 0 Comments
Written by Seamus Kelleher.
Live video streaming has experienced a boom in popularity in recent years. While the number of live stream viewers continues to grow rapidly, the number of content creators is lagging behind. Creating engaging, professional content can be tedious and time-consuming, and not everybody has the know-how to do it. With live video gaining prominence and the deficit growing between content viewers and creators, Infiniscene in Toledo, Ohio, built a cloud-based software to make it easy for anyone to broadcast professional live video.
"Over the last few years, live stream services such as Twitch and YouTube have blown up. There's a growing market for live streaming, particularly among video gamers. Twitch is the most popular, but it has over 150 million monthly viewers compared to just 1.7 million broadcasters," said Aaron Hassell, co-founder and COO of Infiniscene." I think it's just too complicated for most people to set up a good live stream."
The challenge for broadcasters is properly configuring technical settings such as bitrates, codecs and stream keys to produce high-quality streaming that viewers want to tune into. Infiniscene takes the sophisticated tech work out of it, adjusting the settings for you. The software is launched right from your browser and powered by the cloud. Users simply log in, load content, and quickly broadcast high-quality live video to audiences on popular streaming platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitch.
Infiniscene was born from a group of gaming industry veterans who witnessed the rise of live streaming, and were bothered by the expertise required to set one up. They wanted to leverage their technical backgrounds to make broadcasting more accessible, so they got to work on building their idea for a simple, browser-based broadcasting studio. The team developed a minimum viable product in about nine months, and Infiniscene was born. The next step was to seek out programs and resources for the additional support they needed to scale the company.
Infiniscene is a member of the University of Toledo's Launchpad Incubation Program, a northwest regional partner of Ohio Third Frontier. Launchpad provides the company office space, mentors to bounce ideas off of, and assistance writing and securing grant money. Support from Launchpad has helped Infiniscene develop its technology and grow from five employees to 13 since 2014. In addition to being a member of Launchpad, Infiniscene graduated from the startup accelerator Techstars Chicago's 2015 class.
Hassell believes Infiniscene can set the industry standard by making professional, high-quality live content simple to create. Infiniscene is looking to build a reputation for developing creative technologies while maintaining a fun and engaging culture. Hassell credits the people and startup community of Ohio for supporting Infiniscene's early success.
"Ohio presents a unique and growing opportunity for entrepreneurs to start out and establish themselves," said Hassell. "There are a lot of very talented people in this state and throughout the Midwest. The idea that you need to go to New York or San Francisco to find passionate people is simply not true. We have smart, creative, hard workers right here."


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UNiTE-NCF Campaign Launch
Date: Wednesday, 7 July 2010
The regional Artistes' response to the UNiTE campaign took a significant step forward recently, with the United Nations system in Barbados forming a partnership with Barbados' leading cultural entity, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) to raise awareness of and increase momentum towards ending violence against women and girls.
In April of this year, regional and local artistes gathered in Barbados for a workshop organised by UNIFEM with the support of UNIFEM Partner for Peace Aja. This collaboration led to the production of public service announcements to carry one consistent message - zero tolerance to all forms of violence against women and the promotion of a culture of peace. In addition the artistes had agreed to use their presence on stage during the high participation and peak publicity of national festivals and carnivals across the region and the Caribbean Diaspora in London, Canada and the United States to inform their audiences about the UNiTE campaign.
The work done in the region is part of a wider UN Secretary-General led Campaign 'UNiTE to End Violence against Women, 2008-2015'. The Campaign was launched in 2008 with the overall objective of raising public awareness and increasing political will and resources for preventing and responding to violence against women and girls. Its Framework for Action identifies five key outcomes as benchmarks for the Campaign, to be achieved in all countries by 2015:
· Adopt and enforce national laws to address and punish all forms of violence against women and girls
· Adopt and implement multi-sectoral national action plans
· Strengthen data collection on the prevalence of violence against women and girls
· Increase public awareness and social mobilization
· Address sexual violence in conflict
The Framework is intended to serve as the overall "umbrella" in a call to action at all levels for governments, the UN System, the private sector, the media and civil society to intensify action on ending violence against women and girls.
Regional Programme Director of the UNIFEM Caribbean Office, Roberta Clarke noted: "The UN agencies in Barbados are very pleased to take the campaign efforts to the national level in what we see as a very important strategic partnership with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) through two of the nation's major cultural expositions - Crop Over and the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) - through which we have the opportunity to promote a culture of peace and gender equality".
National Cultural Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Donna Hunte-Cox said the NCF was pleased to partner with the UN to mount the UNiTE campaign on two national platforms to promote a culture of peace not only in Barbados but also throughout the Caribbean.
The UN system is committed to working with a range of partners and has undertaken initiatives with faith-based leaders and institutions, as well as producers and artistes in the popular music traditions.
Events Producer with the NCF, Aja noted that the collaboration was another step in efforts to change the statistics where violence against women is concerned and violence in general in the Caribbean. He explained that through the partnership with the NCF during Crop Over, the UN agencies will:
Sponsor a UNiTE prize for the calypso that best advocates the theme of the campaign or a closely related theme around respect for human rights, gender equality and the advancement of peace in the amount of BDS$2000.00; and
Distribute campaign materials to support the ending of violence against women
Aja added: "The partnership between the NCF and the UN system will therefore be visually impactful as well with the airing of public service announcements featuring local and regional artistes which speak to ending violence against women on the wide screens at all major events during Crop Over, including the flagship shows such as the Pic -O- de-Crop finals."
The artistes who participated were from Barbados: TC, Natahlee, Mikey, Indrani, Ayana John, Edwin Yearwood and Allison Hinds; Dominican national residing in Jamaica - Nelly Stharre, Kevin "Masud Sadiki" Donovan of St. Kitts, and Nicole David of St Lucia, Kiokya Cruickshank from St. Vincent and the Grenadines and from Trinidad and Tobago, Destra Garcia, Patrice Roberts, and Brian Morris.
For further information: please contact Sharon Carter-Burke - UNIFEM Communications Specialist at [ Click to reveal ] or Tonni-Ann Brodber, Ending Violence Against Women Programme Specialist at [ Click to reveal ] or telephone no: 246-467-6000.
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For Startup Success, Tap Into the Baby Boomer Market
Ronald Barba April 7th 2015 7:00 pm
We all know that Millennials are essentially taking over the world. With numbers expected to reach 75.3 million this year, Millennials will surpass the projected number of Baby Boomers in 2015 (74.9 million). An aging population whose numbers are expected to hit 65 million by the year 2028, the Boomer generation is a yet-untapped market. For Bitly's Chief Product Officer Matt Thomson, if startups want to find success in the next ten years, then they should look towards building products for the Baby Boomer market.
In a recent conversation with Thomson, he shared his thoughts on current trends in the tech and Internet industries, and opined on the next big things that we should be expecting in the next few years. Among these them, he talked about the untapped market potential in the Baby Boomer generation:
"I'm really interested, right now, in the Baby Boomer generation," said Thomson. "How they're getting older…anything helping them spend ten more years in their current home as opposed to in a nursing home is something I think we'll see more of; you'll see an explosion in [those kinds of products]. "
While Boomers certainly didn't grow up in the Internet age, they've aged alongside it. This brings about an awareness that technology can and will enable them to live their retirement years in ways much different from previous generations. Thomson predicts that, when coupled with our growing affinity towards and increasing development in the Internet of Things, there's huge market potential in Baby Boomers; the Internet of Things will enable aging Boomers to live more easily at home, and startups should start focusing on products aimed at this Boomer market.
Considering Thomson's belief in this trend, the argument for cofounding a company with a Baby Boomer further solidifies; I mean, in order to better target a certain market, it makes sense to involve someone who actually falls within that market demographic. According to available stats between 1996 and 2013, Americans in the 55-to-64 age group started new businesses at a higher rate than those in their twenties and thirties. If indeed we see a shift towards tech products and solutions aimed at Baby Boomers, then we can expect to see this rate to remain pretty consistent.
Founded in 2008 as a link shortener service that also provides business intelligence, Bitly has since grown into a company that's beyond the realm of link shortening. According to Thomson, the company has moved beyond this initial role:
"Strategically, we don't see ourselves as a link shortener; that was our entry, but I think we've moved past that[…]Reaching the user and taking the user wherever they are…there's just a lot more to be done with the link beyond shortening."
Thomson went further and explained Bitly's move into the omnichannel campaign industry, as well as discussed the company's launch last month of its mobile deep linking feature. You can read more about Bitly's new Deep Links here.
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Booker Washington Center introduces new leaders
Kevin Haas
ROCKFORD — New leaders of the state's oldest African-American nonprofit agency will be introduced today at the Booker Washington Community Center.
The 96-year-old organization will welcome three new members to its executive leadership team: the Rev. Ovester Armstrong Jr., executive director; Alesha K. Russey, program director; and Theresa Davenport, supervisor of the renewed anti-violence CeaseFire operation.
The new management will position the center to reach more members of the community through education, arts, recreation and cultural programs, board President Robert King said.
"We have four years to bring this center into a stable condition in order to celebrate our 100th anniversary," he said. "We will be here 100 years, and it will be a Booker Washington that generations haven't seen."
The new leaders will be officially announced at 9:30 a.m. at the center, 1005 S. Court St.
Armstrong is a minister who has worked in child welfare for the past six years and is the founder and director of Key Enterprise, a nonprofit that works to send kids to college.
Russey was alumni recruiter and alumni ambassador for Jackson State University. She is an experienced grant writer and worked in Chicago Public Schools for about seven years.
Davenport owned and managed child care services at Nana's Playplace in Rockford for about nine years. Each of the nonprofit organization's new administrators holds a master's degree, which is fitting for an organization that will put its No. 1 focus on education.
"Booker T. Washington was a prominent educator. That was his focus. To me we've delved off into too many different areas that have nothing to do with education," King said. The center will "return its roots to education."
That means tutoring, computer training, GED and literacy programs, to name a few, Armstrong said.
"There is a new atmosphere of humility. There is a new atmosphere of purpose," King said. "This time next year, you will not recognize us."
To support its newfound goals, the center is launching a fundraising effort to support its operations. The initial goal is to raise $20,000. King said the annual operating budget is about $700,000 and staffers already have filled out about $800,000 in grant applications.
Booker T. Washington was an educator, author, political leader and the first president of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, now Tuskegee University. He died in 1915. The Booker Washington Community Center was founded a year later as a war camp community center, formerly known as the Colored Soldiers Club. The center, at 218 S. Main St., served black soldiers from Camp Grant who were excluded from other community centers. It was renamed after Washington in 1936, when it moved to its present location.
Reach staff writer Kevin Haas at khaas@rrstar.com or 815-987-1410.


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Politics of the Common Good in Early China with Dr. Michael Nylan
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Tuesday, November 12, 7:45-9:00 pm
DRBU University Building, 2nd Floor Lounge [Map]
During the early empires in China, it was the Shangshu 尚書(Venerable Documents) classic, in twenty-nine chapters — not the Analects, Great Learning, or the Mencius — that was deemed the chief repository of political wisdom. For that reason, the Shangshu was repeatedly "reconstructed" and revised in imperial times, and down to today, the Shangshu remains a site of fierce contestation, since it looms large in the cultural nationalists' narratives depicting China as the "oldest, continuous civilization" on earth. Together with its companion piece, the Yi Zhoushu, the Shangshu provides an extraordinarily valuable entree into political ideals and perceived policy problems, and what we find is that the two sets of writing do not lend support to the contemporary "Asian values" discourse, i.e. the self-Orientalizing rationale that casts human rights and democracy as antithetical to Chinese tradition. Instead, the Shangshu and Yi Zhoushu provide abundant evidence that early thinkers in China argued that the stability of empires rested on wide consultation with disparate groups and adjusting the prevailing hierarchies, as needed. That is what the lecture will try to show.
Michael Nylan is the product of her training by her teachers, including Nathan Sivin, Michael Loewe, Henry Rosemont, Jr., Paul Serruys, and Herbert Fingarette, not to mention friends. She has written on a range of interdisciplinary topics such as political rhetoric, gender construction, the Five Classics and their place in Chinese history, the martial and the civil, Rome vs. Han Chang'an, and pleasure, and her interests span the time period from early China to contemporary times.


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Seven city municipal court judges in Seattle said they threw out over 500 convictions this week for misdemeanor marijuana possessions because they unfairly targeted people of color, CNN reports.
In their decision, the judges said that 46 percent of those cases involved African-American defendants.
"We've taken another important step to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs, and to build true economic opportunity for all," said Mayor Jenny Durkan, per CNN. "While we cannot reverse all the harm that was done, we will continue to act to give Seattle residents — including immigrants and refugees — a clean slate."
According to U.S. Census data, African-Americans make up just 7 percent of Seattle's population.
A further breakdown of the cases revealed that 46 percent White, 3 percent Asian, 3 percent Native American and 2 percent unknown people were convicted in the cases, which took place between 1996 and 2010, per CNN.
Recreational marijuana use was legalized in Seattle in 2012 by Washington voters.
Seattle city attorney Pete Holmes filed a motion in April for the convictions to be dismissed, stating that African-Americans were three times more likely to be arrested for pot possession than White people.
Per the motion:
Dismissing this charge reflects Seattle's values and recognizes the negative collateral consequences of a drug conviction, including difficulty in finding employment or getting into college or the military, obtaining student loans or government subsidized housing qualifying for food stamps or other government assistance, being allowed entry into some foreign countries and obtaining child custody or adoption.
Seattle is joining a growing list of cities and states dismissing past marijuana possession cases.
California politicians voted in August to expunge old marijuana convictions, and a Manhattan district attorney's office dismissed 3,042 convictions earlier this month for marijuana smoking and possession.
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Family members hold up a photograph outside Calmette Hospital to try and identify if their loved one is one of the victims of the stampede. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Man sits looking shocked and exausted outside Calmette Hospital. Family members travelled from all over Cambodia to Phnom Penh. In order to identify and prepare family members for burial. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Friends and family members comfort eachother at the entrance to one of the tents housing stampede victims inside the grounds of Clamette Hospital. Family members travelled from all over Cambodia to Phnom Penh. In order to identify and prepare their loved ones for burial. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
One of the tents used to house some of the 353 stampede victims lies empty inside the grounds of Clamette Hospital. Family members travelled from all over Cambodia to Phnom Penh. In order to identify and prepare their loved ones for burial. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Two men peer into one of the tents housing stampede victims inside the grounds of Clamette Hospital. Authorities had estimated that upward of two million people would descend on Phnom Penh for the three-day water festival. Poor policing and crowd control were thought to blame for the 353 victims of the stampede. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Two masked volunteers carry the body of one of the stampede victims outside Calmette Hospital. The vast majority of the 353 deceased were female and adultescents. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Hospital members and volunteers carry the body of one of the stampede victims. The vast majority of the 353 deceased were female and adultescents. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Men carry the body of one of the stampede victims outside Calmette Hospital. The vast majority of the 353 deceased were female and adultescents. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Once victims bodies were identified, families had to wait for a coffin to be delivered by pick up truck. People desperately rushed and struggled to detain a coffin, which were being delivered through out the day. Once a coffin was detained family members layed the victims body and carried coffins to army trucks which will deliver coffins to the families home towns and allow families to mourn and bury the deceased. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Family members outside Calmette Hospital prepare to move loved ones corpse from body bag to a coffin in preparation for funeral and burial. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
The stampede began at 21:30 local time (14:30 UTC) on a bridge across the Tonlé Sap river. 353 people died, and upwards of 755 more people were injured, some seriously, and many local hospitals were pushed far beyond capacity by the influx of victims. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Family members grieve next to the body of a loved one. People desperately rushed and struggled to detain a coffin, which were being delivered through out the day. Once a coffin was detained family members layed the victims body and carried coffins to army trucks which will deliver coffins to the families home towns and allow families to mourn and bury the deceased. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Once a coffin was detained, family members layed the victims body and carried coffins to army trucks which will deliver coffins to the families home towns and allow families to mourn and bury the deceased. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Two women, family members of the deceased. View the notice boards displaying photographs of the stampede victims outside Calmette Hospital the following day. The stampede began at 21:30 local time (14:30 UTC) on a bridge across the Tonlé Sap river, though witnesses said that people had been "stuck on the bridge" for several hours before, and victims were not freed until hours after the actual stampede occurred. 353 people died, and upwards of 755 more people were injured, some seriously, and many local hospitals were pushed far beyond capacity by the influx of victims. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Family members and friends of the deceased. View notice boards displaying photographs of the 353 stampede victims outside Calmette Hospital. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Notice boards displaying photographs of the stampede victims outside Calmette Hospital. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Many of the victims had travel from rural areas of Cambodia to celebrate in the Water Festival or were students studying in Phnom Penh. This meant family members had to travel great distances in order to identify victims. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Family members travelled from all over Cambodia to Phnom Penh. In order to identify and prepare family members for burial. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
The Cambodian Red Cross assist with operations at Calmette Hospital. Cambodia is one of the region's poorer countries and has an underdeveloped health system, with hospitals barely able to cope with daily demand. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
People desperately rushed and struggled to detain a coffin, which were being delivered through out the day. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Family member grieves at Calmette Hospital after identifying victim of the stampede. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Many of the victims had travel from rural areas of Cambodia to celebrate in the Water Festival or were students studying in Phnom Penh. This meant family members had to travel great distances in order to identify victims. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Family members of the deceased. View the notice boards displaying photographs of the stampede victims outside Calmette Hospital the following day. The stampede began at 21:30 local time (14:30 UTC) on a bridge across the Tonlé Sap river, though witnesses said that people had been "stuck on the bridge" for several hours before, and victims were not freed until hours after the actual stampede occurred. 353 people died, and upwards of 755 more people were injured, some seriously, and many local hospitals were pushed far beyond capacity by the influx of victims. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010
Two women looking shocked and exausted at Calmette Hospital. Family members travelled from all over Cambodia to Phnom Penh. In order to identify and prepare family members for burial. The vast majority of the victims were female and adultescents. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 23/11/2010


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Q: Error when deploying MVC 4 app with Ninject to Azure I have written a MVC 4 application using Visual Studio 2012 RC. It uses Ninject as a dependency injector and it works without any problems on my local machine using Azure Emulator. The application targets .NET 4.0. However, when I deploy it to the Azure as a Web Role I am getting this Exception:
[MissingMethodException: No parameterless constructor defined for this object.]
   System.RuntimeTypeHandle.CreateInstance(RuntimeType type, Boolean publicOnly, Boolean noCheck, Boolean& canBeCached, RuntimeMethodHandleInternal& ctor, Boolean& bNeedSecurityCheck) +0
   System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceSlow(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean skipCheckThis, Boolean fillCache) +117
   System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceDefaultCtor(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean skipVisibilityChecks, Boolean skipCheckThis, Boolean fillCache) +247
   System.Activator.CreateInstance(Type type, Boolean nonPublic) +106
   System.Web.Mvc.DefaultControllerActivator.Create(RequestContext requestContext, Type controllerType) +84

[InvalidOperationException: An error occurred when trying to create a controller of type 'Poller.WebUI.Controllers.QuestionsController'. Make sure that the controller has a parameterless public constructor.]
   System.Web.Mvc.DefaultControllerActivator.Create(RequestContext requestContext, Type controllerType) +247
   System.Web.Mvc.DefaultControllerFactory.CreateController(RequestContext requestContext, String controllerName) +85
   System.Web.Mvc.MvcHandler.ProcessRequestInit(HttpContextBase httpContext, IController& controller, IControllerFactory& factory) +270
   System.Web.Mvc.<>c__DisplayClass6.<BeginProcessRequest>b__2() +66
   System.Web.Mvc.<>c__DisplayClassb`1.<ProcessInApplicationTrust>b__a() +19
   System.Web.Mvc.SecurityUtil.ProcessInApplicationTrust(Func`1 func) +161
   System.Web.CallHandlerExecutionStep.System.Web.HttpApplication.IExecutionStep.Execute() +405
   System.Web.HttpApplication.ExecuteStep(IExecutionStep step, Boolean& completedSynchronously) +375

I don't want to add parameterless constructor to the QuestionsController, because I need DB repository there, which is passed as a constructor parameter. This parameter should be correctly filled by Ninject.
Does anybody has any idea what could possibly be a problem here?

A: I ran into this problem as well.  I want to say in our case, we had to be sure that we were using Windows 2008 R2 for our MVC app and not Windows 2008 SP1.  You can update your config files to OS="2" or just log in to the admin panel, select your web role and click upgrade OS.  Cannot say for sure if this is your issue or not, but it was for us on an MVC 3 site.

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On March 30, 2018, a member of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle parked on Front Street in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. The officer observed one of the occupants to have a lit cigarette inside the vehicle as well as another occupant who appeared to be under the age of 16.
The officer approached the vehicle to investigate the offence under the Smoke Free Ontario Act. During the investigation, the officer located a rifle in the back seat of the vehicle. The rifle had a loaded magazine inserted into it but there was not a round in the chamber. None of the occupants for the vehicle had a possession acquisition licence allowing them to be in care of the rifle.
A 73 year old male from New Saugeen First Nation was charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and the firearm was seized. The male was given a court date of May 1, 2018.
The occupant who had the lit cigarette was issued a provincial offence notice for smoking tobacco in a motor vehicle while another person under the age of 16 years old is present contrary to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, under Section 9.2(1).


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For a band known more for it's morose atmospheres, downtempo paces and overall depressive tones, Katatonia sure has a way of getting albums off to a quick and, at least in my case, startling beginning. I swear, it's like the band is fucking with me, or at the very least trying to catch us all off guard and immediately put us in a bit of a disoriented state. There was "Forsaker" from Night is the New Day which came out of the gate with a surprisingly crushing start you'd be forgiven for not expecting, and then there's that thing they've done on their last three albums on "Takeover," "The Parting" and "Heart Set to Divide" where, in like two seconds, Jonas Renkse is already getting into his vocals before you're really ready for it, like "OH. Fuck, ok I guess we're doing this."
And on Sky Void of Stars, as I'm sure you've probably assumed at this point, Katatonia has done it again, this time mixing both strategies. Renske's voice is the first thing you immediately hear as you press play, followed shortly by a surprisingly chunky, heavy riff and pounding drums that slap you across the face before you've even had a second to sit back and settle into Sky Void of Stars. STOP DOING THIS. I'M GONNA HAVE A HEART ATTACK.
The difference this time around, perhaps, is that not only does "Austerity" get off to an unsettlingly hot start, but the energy is maintained throughout the track to create what is, far and away, the band's most urgent and focused opening to a record they've had in some time. Even "Forsaker," as heavy as that opening riff was, settled into that familiar Katatonia pit despair pretty quickly. Led by Daniel Moilanen's instantly recognizable, unique rhythms and some really inspired riffing and solos from Anders Nyström and Roger Öjersson, the band storms ahead and delivers one of their strongest tracks in recent memory, utilizing the catchiness we all know Katatonia is capable of, but adding a bit more bite to the overall tone, adding a little more meat to the bone than I think I was really expecting.
But where the band might bring the energy levels back down to the mean on prior efforts, second track "Colossal Shade" instead squashes those expectations – hitting first with a somewhat uncharacteristically cock-sure, strutting riff that hits with more bravado than you might have imagined the band would deploy, and after presenting listeners with an huge earworm of a chorus, the band doubles down and goes super heavy – unleashing a crushing, doomy breakdown layered with trademark Katatonia dissonance and atmosphere that makes it as complex and intricate as it is earth-shaking. This really was not the experience I'd prepared for in my head leading up to Sky Void of Stars, but gosh dang if I'm not loving the band's newfound vigor!
But before anyone gets the wrong idea that the band might be losing its identity, Katatonia still know where their bread and butter lies, and while the more spirited performance is certainly grabbing my attention, it's the band's indelible ability to create melodies that stick with you long after putting the headphones down that carries the day. "Opaline," once again made stronger by Moilanen's brilliant choices behind the kit, features a hook that has been swimming around at the forefront of my mind since first listen, and the vocal performances on tracks like "Author" and "No Beacon to Illuminate our Fall" continue to prove Renske's brilliant understanding of how to use his own voice which, on it's own is wonderful, but is made so much better through his use of clever, staccato vocal lines that make them all the more interesting and dynamic. And the band is still utilizing that trademark, haunting keyboard tone that, to anyone who knows the band at all, already knows what I'm talking about. It continues to weave itself into the fabric of Katatonia's sound like a warm blanket that should give longtime fans that sense of comfort and familiarity, even when the band's pulse is resting a little higher than per usual.
With winter truly settling in, I figured Sky Void of Stars may be unleashed into the world at the perfect time – and that's still true! The emotional lows and melancholic feelings so closely associated with the band are still rightfully on full display, but this time Katatonia are delivering an album I'm pretty certain I'll be spinning long after the snow and ice thaws. Sky Void of Stars is, put simply, the most complete and thoroughly enjoyable record the band have released since probably Viva Emptiness two decades ago. It's beautifully paced, never lingering too long on the lows before you're hit with another shot of emotionally charged adrenaline. It's not rewriting the book on the sounds and tones you'd associate with modern Katatonia, it just showcases a sense of confidence and balance that recent albums just haven't quite hit the mark on.
It's early in the year, I know. And I know well enough that every January, I hear a record that I think will be a "best of" candidate at the end of the year, only to have it overshadowed by a slew of releases as the year goes on. But Sky Void of Stars, right now, just feels special, and if this is indeed another example of me getting too hyped too quickly, then I truly can't wait to see what else is on deck in 2023, because this is one hell of an effort by a band that doesn't really have anything to prove at this point.
Written by Steve K
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Apologies for getting this week's Friday Favorites up a day late — we were slammed with a few last minute shoots that piled up on Friday, hence the delay. But in case you're getting a slow start to your Sunday (which I sure hope is the case!), grab a cup of coffee and stay a while, won't you?
As a self-proclaimed horror movie fan, I cannot wait to see 'Us' especially after reading reviews of Lupita's performance that leaves the typical female screechy character behind, because, gasp — she actually fights back. Sign me up.
Completely agree with all of Jenn's tips here — as someone who still fears public speaking to this day after years of practice — it truly does take patience and grace.
Who's in your final four? 🙂 Mine would be Barack Obama, Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds and Idris Elba.
The soundtracks just keep getting better and better. Plus, digging Eleven's bob.
Very good question — I'd like to know, too.
Loved this write up from Jess — and all easy steps we all could take.
As much as I love being social, I definitely need to space it out for my sanity as I really do love my alone time, too. These are great tips for anyone, even if you don't necessarily suffer from social anxiety.
Style and friday favorites, new york city, nyc.
Looks perfect with the belted blazer!
Wait, I thought that all female horror movie characters fight back? Jamie Lee Curtis original Halloween?


She is the real deal and if/when the land is "returned", we are willing to bet some substantial hectares of it, that Simphiwe Nhlangulela will make a crater-sized impact on the musical landscape.
Known to you and I simply as Simmy, the sublime voice behind captivating tracks such as "Ubala", "Sonini" and "Ntaba Ezikude", this Neo-Soul/Neo-Folk musician is fast establishing herself as a "love at first listen" type of artist.
Instrumental in this journey has been "man-of-the-moment", producer/DJ Sun EL Musician.
His Midas touch has been evident in the aforementioned tracks that are currently steamrollering their way through local charts and playlists.
Sun EL Musician also happens to be Simmy's label boss as she is currently signed to his ELWorldMusic record company.
With barely constrained infatuation, we recently had the pleasure to share a few words with the beautiful songbird.
DHLA: We see you made quite the impression when you visited and performed in Swaziland recently! Tell us a bit about this experience?
Simmy: It was my first time in Swaziland and the energy from the crowd was electric, it was such a beautiful experience for me.
DHLA: All the while "Ubala" has been enjoying some seriously high rotation (actually pumping it as we speak). How did you go about creating this gem in terms of the song writing?
Simmy: "Ubala" is inspired mainly by the influence of the legendary Maskandi band "Iyngane zoMa".
The writing process of the song started with the chorus, which set the tone for the mood and lyrics of the entire song.
DHLA: We can only imagine your feelings when you see it getting so much airplay and love. What are some of the emotions you experience when you see people receiving it so positively?
Simmy: Its an incredible feeling but also quite overwhelming ,especially on social media seeing the various people singing to "Ubala".
I appreciate the positive response, it is really exciting to witness it.
DHLA: You have already worked with the "emerging legend" that is Sun-El Musician which has put you on a pedestal of sorts. If a "fairy Godmother" were to magically appear and grant you "wishes" who are some of the local and international producers that you would "dream" to work with?
Simmy: There is quite a number of producers but to name a few locally would be the producer responsible for Brenda Fassie and the Big Dudes, Dr Moruti and Chicco Twala.
Internationally it would be Kanye West and Raphael Saadiq.
DHLA: Why these particular producers?
Simmy: Their unique sound and how it would creatively push me out of my comfort zone would be a rewarding experience for me.
I believe we would make beautiful music together.
DHLA: Artists make music for so many different reasons. What are the reasons that Simmy makes music?
Simmy: I love story telling, the power of music is in how it tells a story which others can connect and relate to.
Expressing myself through music is second nature to me.
I grew up with a musical background hence my appreciation for it.
DHLA: Many local vocalists get their first exposure from singing at church. What was your first foray into holding a microphone in front of an audience?
Simmy: The earliest memory I have would be in Primary School.
I was not always confident about my singing, but when I entered my first talent competition and got second place it changed everything for me as from that point on I was in every school choir.
DHLA: We are reliably informed that you regularly set dance floors ablaze, not only with your heavenly vocals, but with some craaaazy dance moves! Tell us a bit about expressing yourself in dance?
Simmy: Dancing is honestly how I am able to translate the feeling I receive from the music.
The dancing which I do on stage is a fusion of the Zulu traditional dance called "Ukgqoza" mixed with a few modern dances to create my own unique style.
DHLA: Vocalists can be quite demanding in terms of their requirements when recording...scented candles in the studio and just recently the team was faced with "requirements" for Hennessey (eye roll). I guess though such demands can be justified because vocalists can make or break an instrumental. What are your requirements before you can begin a recording session?
Simmy: I am not fussy at all during studio sessions, as long as I am comfortable and have a cup of tea I am happy.
DHLA: "Loud and Driven Piece of Work!" is how the lady describes herself on her Facebook profile. We've watched the "Ubala" video soo we get the "...Piece of Work" part quite clearly and in HD...care to share about the "Loud and Driven" part!?
Simmy: I have a loud, bubbly and talkative personality; the driven part is how goal orientated I am – in everything I do I work really hard because of the dreams / goals which I have set for myself.
I am always focused on that.
DHLA: Speedy, of Bongo Muffin fame once highlighted that he was so upset at Kalawa Jazmee about the fact that they had "Imoto" and "Jezebel" as the first singles for Professors' debut album. Obviously he wanted "Baphi" to be considered first.
What are your sentiments about the singles coming out of the El World Music stable, , considering that at the time of this interview tracks like "Ntaba Ezikude" are still to be rolled out?
Simmy: As an upcoming artist, I have learnt that patience is very crucial in this industry and it is important to let everything happen at its own pace.
DHLA: How is the wait treating you though?
Simmy: I fully trust my management team and the decisions made on all the music that has been released, as El World Music does not only represent one individual but the entire team.
I am just really happy to be a part of this amazing project.
DHLA: What can we expect from you in 2018 in terms of releases and/or other projects?
Simmy: In 2018 my EP will be released, I cannot say too much about it at the moment as I am still in studio working on it, but all I can say is I am truly excited about this body of work.
We are quite excited, more like ecstatic actually, about Simmy's upcoming projects.
It also comes as a huge relief that she is remaining grounded as she focuses on enhancing her craft; as to date no demands for Hennessy and other such "necessities" have been "requested"!
So while we wait for the next project, how about a cup of rooibos Miss Simmy maam?


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El distrito de Huambo es uno de los veinte que conforman la provincia de Caylloma, ubicada en el departamento de Arequipa, en el Sur del Perú.

Desde el punto de vista jerárquico de la Iglesia católica forma parte de la Arquidiócesis de Arequipa.

Historia
El distrito fue creado mediante Ley del 4 de noviembre de 1889, en el gobierno del Presidente Andrés Avelino Cáceres.

Geografía
El poblado se encuentra en la parte inferior del Cañón del Colca a 3 330 .

Los cultivos propios de la zona son los campos de Orégano (90% de la producción es para exportación), maíz, habas, alfalfa, papas, frutales (palto, lúcuma, manzano, membrillo, tunas, higueras, etc.) y quinua, cambia según vamos subiendo a ichu (pasto andino largo ) y la yareta al alcanzar los 4 000 .

Núcleos poblados
Las principales localidades son su capital Huambo y Chinini. Otros asentamientos humanos son Yanaccoto, Sajarhua, Canco y Ccochahuasa.

Patrimonio

Ruinas de Jayaquima
Gran complejo de ruinas de la cultura Cabana, situado en la parte superior de una colina con vista de Huambo, al otro lado el centro poblado de Chinini.

Lago de Mucurca
Situado en 4 310  antes de llegar podemos apreciar algunos cráteres de meteoritos y también un pequeño volcán en forma de agua de primavera. La laguna se encuentra rodeada por cumbres, destacando los volcanes Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya y Ampato.

Canco
Pequeño oasis en el cruce del río Colca y el río Huambo situado a 1 400 .
Tiene un área agrícola de 32 hectáreas. Produce plátanos, mangos papaya, tunas, ají. etc.

Autoridades

Municipales
 2019 - 2022
 Alcalde: Felipe Getulio Huaira Soto, de Arequipa Renace.
 Regidores:
 Ángel Gerónimo Quispe Cáceres (Arequipa Renace)
 Delfina Floritanita Colque Quispe (Arequipa Renace)
 Noé Hermógenes Gómez De la Cruz (Arequipa Renace)
 Margarita Cristina Flores Condory (Arequipa Renace)
 Sixto Castor Chávez Quispe (Movimiento Regional Arequipa Avancemos)

Alcaldes anteriores

 2011-2014: Glenn Jimmy Begazo Bejarano
2007-2010: Jorge Saúl Robles Álvarez Pari.

Festividades
 San Lorenzo 8 de agosto hasta el 17 de agosto. Corrida de toros los días 11 y 12 de agosto.
Día central 10 de agosto.
 Carnavales.
 Semana Santa.

Galería

Véase también
 Provincia de Caylloma
 Región Arequipa
 Organización territorial del Perú

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Sitio web de la Municipalidad Distrital de Huambo.
 INEI Perú.
 Huambo-Colca (en inglés)

Arequipeños
Arequipeños (Perú)
Arequipa Colonial

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Davis hits 2 HRs, A's top Rangers 14-9, keep wild-card lead
By SCHUYLER DIXON
ARLINGTON, Texas - ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Khris Davis will probably miss the hitter-friendly home of the Texas Rangers more than most.
The Oakland slugger might not quite be finished at Globe Life Park.
Davis homered twice, Ramon Laureano connected on the game's fourth three-run shot to break a tie in the sixth inning and the Athletics stayed in front in the AL wild-card race with a 14-9 victory over the Rangers on Friday night.
The 21st and 22nd long balls of the season for Davis put him within one of Jason Giambi's record 20 homers by an opposing player in a ballpark that's being replaced next year by a retractable-roof stadium across the street. The A's have two more games this weekend.
"I feel pretty confident just because the fans are almost cheering for me," said Davis, whose 32 homers against the Rangers are his most against any team. "They're giving me a hard time but I can hear them and they tell me to take it easy on them, so that gives me some confidence."
The A's (88-60) won their fourth straight, a streak that started with three victories in Houston following a 15-0 loss to the AL West-leading Astros.
Oakland remained a half-game ahead of Tampa Bay, which beat the Los Angeles Angels and has the second wild-card spot. Cleveland, rained out at home against Minnesota, is 1½ games behind the A's.
Davis had one of the three-run homers,
Texas matched a season high by allowing five homers, four of them with two outs, including both of the three-run shots. The A's scored 12 two-out runs.
"Probably some pitches we shouldn't have thrown to certain hitters in the middle of the plate, and they made us pay," Woodward said. "With two outs, 12 runs. I don't think I've seen that."
Both of the three-run shots from Texas put the Rangers ahead.
J.B. Weldenken (2-1) retired all nine hitters he faced in the fourth, fifth and sixth before A.J. Puk added two more perfect innings. Blake Treinen gave up a two-run single to Elvis Andrus in the ninth.
"J.B.'s been really good for us here," manager Bob Melvin said. "You look at his Triple-A numbers and they're not great. Then he comes here and seems to lock in."
Sean Murphy and Sheldon Neuse, the last two hitters in the Oakland order, reached four times each. Neuse, facing his hometown team, had four singles and drove in three runs,
JUST A BIT HIGH
SHORT STARTS
Oakland starter Chris Bassitt gave up a season-high seven runs while matching his most earned runs at six in three innings, the right-hander's shortest outing of the season. Bassitt's ERA against division opponents rose to 6.02, compared to 2.70 against all other opponents.
Texas rookie Brock Burke, who had gone at least five innings in each of his first four career starts, allowed six runs in three innings. The 23-year-old left-hander surrendered three homers for the second straight outing after not allowing any in his first three.
A's: RHP Mike Fiers (14-4, 3.97 ERA) had a career-best 12-game winning streak stopped in his previous start, allowing nine runs in one inning in a 15-0 loss to Houston. The nine-year veteran is going for his first 15-win season.
Rangers: LHP Mike Minor (13-8, 3.08) goes for a career high in wins in what is set to become his third season with at least 30 starts. The 31-year-old had his major league-leading seventh outing of at least eight innings in his previous start, allowing two runs over eight innings in a 10-4 win over Baltimore.
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Influence of small Sb nanoparticles additions on the microstructure, hardness and tensile properties of Sn-9Zn binary eutectic solder alloy
I. Shafiq
N. B. Wong
Winco K.C. Yung
https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(d908c173-1898-4f38-8811-0c7591f5b81d).html
In the present study, different weight percentages of Sb nanoparticles (100-120 nm) ranging from 0 to 1.5 wt% were added to Sn-9Zn eutectic solder alloy to investigate the effect of third element addition on the microstructure, mechanical properties as well as thermal behavior of the newly developed composite solder alloys. The results indicate that the Sb nano-particle based inter-metallic compounds (IMC) were found uniformly distributed, refined the microstructure and formed IMC particles in the eutectic solder alloy. After the addition of nano Sb particles in Sn-9Zn solder, fine α-Zn phase and ε-Sb 3Zn 4 IMC particles were clearly observed in the β-Sn matrix. The ε-Sb 3Zn 4 IMC particles were uniformly distributed in the b-Sn phase, which resulted in an increase in the tensile strength due to the second phase dispersion strengthening mechanism. However, in the doped Sn-9Zn/1.5Sb alloys, α-Zn phases were broken enormously, depleted and round shaped compared to the normal rod shaped α-Zn phase microstructure in plain Sn-9Zn solder. In comparison, the ε-Sb 3Zn 4 IMC particle in the doped Sn-9Zn/1.0Sb alloy were star shaped. The average tensile strength and micro-hardness of the Sb doped Sn-9Zn solder alloys were consistently higher than the plain un-doped Sn-9Zn solder. The tensile strength and the microhardness increased with increasing Sb nano-particle content, up to 1.0 wt% of Sb content, and then decreased beyond that threshold value. Consequently the percentage (%) elongation of the Sb nanoparticle doped Sn-9Zn solder decreased with increasing Sb nano-particle content, up to 1.0 wt% of Sb content, and then increased beyond that threshold value. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
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In: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Vol. 23, No. 7, 07.2012, p. 1427-1434.
Shafiq, I, Chan, YC, Wong, NB & Yung, WKC 2012, 'Influence of small Sb nanoparticles additions on the microstructure, hardness and tensile properties of Sn-9Zn binary eutectic solder alloy', Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 1427-1434. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-011-0608-2
Shafiq, I., Chan, Y. C., Wong, N. B., & Yung, W. K. C. (2012). Influence of small Sb nanoparticles additions on the microstructure, hardness and tensile properties of Sn-9Zn binary eutectic solder alloy. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 23(7), 1427-1434. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-011-0608-2
Shafiq I, Chan YC, Wong NB, Yung WKC. Influence of small Sb nanoparticles additions on the microstructure, hardness and tensile properties of Sn-9Zn binary eutectic solder alloy. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 2012 Jul;23(7):1427-1434. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-011-0608-2
Shafiq, I. ; Chan, Y. C. ; Wong, N. B. ; Yung, Winco K.C. / Influence of small Sb nanoparticles additions on the microstructure, hardness and tensile properties of Sn-9Zn binary eutectic solder alloy. In: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 2012 ; Vol. 23, No. 7. pp. 1427-1434.


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Home » Feeding the Body and Soul: Zambrero Emphasizes Social Impact
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Feeding the Body and Soul: Zambrero Emphasizes Social Impact
By Shan Rizwan
April 8, 2018 Updated June 5, 2020 at 9:22 pm
"1 Billion Meals by 2025" is written on one wall. A big green neon sign in the center of the venue flashes, "Let's Beat World Hunger."
Zambrero, a self-proclaimed "Mexican restaurant with a mission," aims to serve 1 billion meals to those in need in the developing world by 2025.
Most Americans have probably never heard of the fast casual chain, as it has only recently expanded to the United States. this past March, with locations in Warwick, R.I. and, more locally, Harvard Square. However, Zambrero already has 189 restaurants worldwide, in countries including Thailand, Ireland, and Australia.
Zambrero's history stretches back to 2005, when Sam Prince had the idea to start a restaurant that could also provide philanthropic relief. He believed that successful businesses can also help those in need. This humanitarian spirit stems from his parents, who came from humble beginnings in rural Sri Lanka. They lived in a cycle of poverty, but were able to break out of it through the gift of free education. This generosity allowed them to immigrate to Scotland and later Australia to raise their family.
As a 21-year-old medical student, Prince found that there was no Mexican cuisine available in his town of Canberra, Australia. Realizing an opportunity, he set out to create Zambrero, a fast casual Mexican restaurant that aims to both serve delicious Mexican cuisine and provide meals to those in need.
Zambrero accomplishes this feat under its Plate 4 Plate Initiative, through which it works with charities, such as Rise Against Hunger and Foodbank, that specialize in distributing meals to impoverished communities across the world. For every meal sold, Zambrero donates one meal to someone in need, with 21 million donated so far. It tries to target developing countries and low-income areas in Australia. In addition, Zambrero makes sure to coordinate with the charities so that resources are not wasted or sold for profit.
Zambrero quickly expanded from its Canberra location to all across Australia, becoming an authentic source for Mexican eats. Then, locations were established in Asia and New Zealand. Zambrero was recognized as one of Australia's fastest growing franchises from 2011 to 2014, according to the Business Franchise Australia.
Zambrero's U.S. operations manager Steve Anderson succinctly summarizes its success:
"We have found a way to make great quality food in a quick service space."
They try to locally source most of their ingredients from Massachusetts farms, which results in a fresh, homemade taste. One can often see multiple crates of freshly picked fruits and vegetables positioned behind the counter.
Zambrero's menu hosts the quintessential Mexican dishes: burritos, bowls, tacos, and nachos. The restaurants also have gluten-free and vegan options, along with a kids menu. There are even Chikitos, which are smaller versions of burritos, for those times when customers don't have the appetite for a hefty burrito.
All of the food is made to order, and customers have the ability to choose what they want in their meals. With original recipes for guacamole and salsa, one may be tempted to get everything. Moreover, there is a line of six original sauces ranging from the titillatingly spicy Red Chilli to the sweet and tangy Secret Barbeque.
The chicken, beef, and pork are cooked sous vide for 18 hours to produce a richer and more defined flavor. This process is done off-site using a special patented machine called "Esmeralda."
In addition, Zambrero uses a black rice rather than the typical white or jasmine rice for additional health benefits.
"The black rice has spirulina and amaranth seed, resulting in a superfood that's very good for both the mind and the body," said Anderson.
Zambrero also cooks its rice al-dente to give it a different, denser texture. This gives the burritos an added crunch that provides variance and excitement in every bite.
In regards to the future, Zambrero hopes to expand further and send a message to the restaurant industry that philanthropy can be a positive component of any business model.
Featured Image by Shan Rizwan / For The Heights
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