FC Barcelona Players Salaries 2018? What are FC Barcelona players salaries? Have you ever thought of finding out on which FC Barcelona players are the highest paid? Well, if you have then worry not because we have prepared a list of the FC Barcelona Players Salaries 2018.
FC Barcelona is the second Richest Football Club in the world behind rivals Real Madrid. Last season Barcelona won the Champions League for the fourth time in the last 10 years making them the most successful club in recent years.
The Catalans are known from grooming their own talent's from the accademy but are not afraid to spend on big players, in 2014 they spent £75 million on Luis Suarez and in the previous year they bought Neymar Jr for £57 million. FC Barcelona currently have the most feard strike force in Erope of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar Jr, these three have been in great from in recent helping Barcelona to the top of the table but were helpless against Athletico Madrid in the quarter finals of the Champions League as they were knocked out after a 3-2 loss on aggregate.
Barcelona wage bill is the second highest in the country behind arch rivals Real Madrid. Here is a list of players Barcelona bought in the summer transfer window of 2015. Visit Flaming Hairdryer today, for latest on Football News.
Both players did not make their debut until January 2016 following Barcelona's transfer ban (one year) in the calendar of 2015.
Here are the transfers they have made in summer 2016 window.
Lionel Messi salary per week? Neymar salary per week? Luis Suarez salary per week? Who is the Highest Paid player at Barcelona? Lionel Messi is Barcelona's highest paid player with a weekly wage of £256,000 after tax following the new contract (Five-year deal) he signed with Barcelona in 2013, if we include the amount Barcelona pays as tax for his salary it adds to £500,000.
Neymar is Barcelona's second highest earner at Barcelona following his new deal with the Catalans on a five year deal until 2021 earning £250,000 per week.
Luis Suarez is Barcelona's third highest earner at Barcelona following his move from Liverpool to the Catalans in 2014 on a five year deal earning £200,000 per week.
Barcelona's list of the player salaries is very interesting. Below is the list of Barcelona's player salaries 2016 (Per Week).


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Maria Menounos' mother, Litsa Menounos, dies of brain cancer
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Maria Menounos revealed that her mother, Litsa Menounos, has died after a long battle with brain cancer.
The Greek-American TV personality took to Instagram on Sunday, sharing a black and white photo of her in bed with her mother captioned, "RIP mom. god loved her so much he took her on greek easter."
Several celebrities expressed their condolences in the comments section, including Total Divas star Nikki Bella, who wrote, "RIP. sending you and the fam so much love light and prayers." Nikki's twin sister Brie echoed the sentiment.
Zoe Saldana commented, "We send you so much love. Our deepest condolences Maria."
Model and actress Ali Landry added, "Oh Maria! I am so sorry! I have watched your journey with your beautiful Mom for months now and have been praying fervently for your family! She Is a MIRACLE!!!! Her life and strength and your love as a daughter was a gift for all of us to see!"
Back December, Maria asked for "prayers" for her parents, who were diagnosed with COVID-19.
In 2017, Maria revealed that she was having surgery to remove a brain tumor, just as her mother was battling stage 4 brain cancer.
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Want fries with that? If it seems that your students are only interested in fast food fare, don't blame them, take aim at American culture. Our love affair with quick and not-so-healthy meals is spreading to more than our children's waistlines, it is tainting the way they look at food, says Dr. Antonia Demas, president and founder of the Food Studies Institute. Her non-profit organization in Trumansburg, New York, makes it its mission to improve the long-term health and education of children and their families.
There are many obstacles to children's good nutrition today, including advertising efforts of the fast food industry that are aimed at children," Demas explained. "Food in school is not often linked to education and frequently mimics the foods in the fast food culture. Another challenge is the lack of political will to make food education a priority."
Districts that do want to make food education a priority can consider adopting some of the programs highlighted here, including one developed by Demas and two others developed by educators "in-house."
A nutrition and fitness program that any elementary school can adopt is the Happy Feet, Healthy Food Kids' Club created by Carol Goodrow, a teacher, author, and founder and editor of KidsRunning.com, which has information about exercise and nutrition, as well as pages where students can record information. KidsRunning.com received a District Administration magazine national Curriculum Premium Web Site Award in 2002, one of 11 sites to earn that honor.
The afterschool Happy Feet, Healthy Food clubs emphasize fitness, outdoor fun, healthful eating, and literacy, according to the Web site. Schools that want to start a club can order copies of Goodrow's book, Happy Feet, Healthy Food, which has information about exercise, nutrition, and pages where students can record information. The club Web site also has links to printable charts, bookmarks, and other materials.
During each ten-week session in the fall and spring, children track their own fitness and nutrition habits by keeping a journal and also by working to reach group goals.
Students are encouraged to bring and eat a healthful snack when they arrive at the club meeting and note it in their journals. After singing a song and reading a chapter from Goodrow's book about a specific physical activity or healthful snack, students go outside (if the weather is nice) to walk, run, or jog.
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"There is a perception that kids will not eat healthy foods, but they will if they receive positive education that is hands-on and sensory-based," she explained. In her lessons, students are active participants who use their five senses to study whole foods, and cook, create art, plant seeds, write in journals, and more.
"When students take part in hands-on experiences with foods, they become familiar with the foods and knowledgeable about their history, growing conditions, nutrients, and sensory properties," said Demas. "Kids have positive, pleasant experiences and taste foods that they prepare which look, smell, and taste good. They take pride in what they create. They also understand how these foods promote health rather than disease."
Many students understand good nutrition and strive to make good choices, but they are pressed for time to consume their selections while they socialize during rushed lunch periods. Penny McConnell presents a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to entice her clientele!
"We are known for our very colorful fruit and vegetable trays," said McConnell. "I think students select food with their eyes, so I think the colorful choices help to promote vegetable and fruit consumptions."
"Knowing the research shows that families -- especially children -- do not consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, I came up with our own Five A Day logo and it was Give Me 5!" recalled Penny McConnell. "Every month we highlighted different fruits and vegetables and tried to incorporate new ones. For example last year we added jicama to the repertoire!"
Colorful fruit and vegetable characters appear on the menu and flyers that are posted at the serving lines on special days in the Fairfax County Public Schools, where McConnell is director of Food and Nutrition Services. The operating philosophy is "We Talk Nutrition, We Serve Nutrition, and We Teach Nutrition." As a registered dietitian, McConnell insists that all members of the team adhere to this motto.
"Since I believe our program is the nutrition laboratory supporting the nutrition education curriculum and the mission of the schools, we have a great opportunity to add excitement to our program by developing a variety of nutrition related monthly promotions," explained McConnell. "I developed fruit and vegetable trivia on our Web site so teachers could use that information in the classroom."
The original theme was updated this year to Give Me 5! Colors That Jive!. The district is very large with 232 schools and centers, and McConnell and her team have designed K-6 nutrition education classes that reach at least 300 classrooms per year. The activities include nutritional tic-tac-toe and Give Me 5! BINGO, an alphabet booklet, puzzles, an Energy Zone Derby, and a kids cooking session.
"We prepare different foods or snacks, we give students Give Me 5! pencils and fruit erasers, and we provide colorful activity sheets that students complete and take home to share with their families," added McConnell. "That takes the message home."
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El Distrito Escolar Salem-Keizer (Salem-Keizer School District) es un distrito escolar en el estado norteamericano de Oregón que presta sus servicios a las poblaciones de Salem y Keizer. Es el segundo distrito escolar más grande del estado, con más de 40 000 alumnos y cerca de 4 000 empleados a jornada completa. Abarca más de 172 millas cuadradas (450 km cuadrados) de los condados de Marion y Polk.

Información general

Actualmente, más del 17 % de los alumnos están inscritos en el programa de ELL, 13 % reciben educación especial, 10% forman parte del Programa de Alumnos Avanzados, y 52% se benefician del Programa de alimentos gratuitos y a precio reducido, lo que significa que un alto porcentaje de alumnos vive en situación de pobreza.

En 2008, las calificaciones de los alumnos de secundaria de Salem-Keizer superaron la media nacional en el examen estándar de acceso a la universidad (SAT). En 2009, el 65 % de los alumnos de secundaria obtuvo el diploma de bachillerato.

Salem-Keizer es un distrito en fase de crecimiento. El número de matrículas incrementó un 6% en los últimos seis años (de 37 877 en el curso escolar 2003-04 a 40 282 en el curso 2008-09). Entre sus instalaciones el distrito cuenta con 73 escuelas y programas educativos en 69 centros. La antigüedad media de las escuelas es de 45 años en el caso de primaria, 32 años en las de ciclo intermedio y 32 años en las escuelas secundarias.

Consejo escolar

El consejo escolar del distrito Salem-Keizer es responsable de contratar al superintendente, aprobar el presupuesto anual y negociar los acuerdos de negociación colectiva con el personal del distrito. Este consejo, integrado por 7 personas, actúa en representación y defensa del Distrito Escolar Salem-Keizer, de los estudiantes y de su circunscripción. Todas las reuniones del consejo escolar, a excepción de las reuniones ejecutivas, están abiertas al público y cuentan con un tiempo para ruegos y preguntas. Las elecciones al consejo escolar se celebran en mayo al vencer la legislatura de cuatro años de los miembros constituyentes.

Aunque el distrito se divide en zonas o circunscripciones, cada una de ellas representada por uno de los miembros de la junta, los habitantes tienen potestad de voto en todas las zonas. Tanto el presidente como el vicepresidente son propuestos y elegidos por el consejo escolar. El actual presidente es Steve Chambers, un maestro de educación secundaria jubilado que fue elegido para representar a la zona 2 en 1999. Ron Jones, un exgerente de tráfico del estado de Oregón, fue elegido en la Zona 7 en 2005 y actúa como vicepresidente. La directora ejecutiva de la Fundación para la Educación de Salem-Keizer, Krina Limones, ha estado al servicio de la zona 4 desde el año 2003. Rick Kimball, el director de servicios técnicos de la sociedad anónima Truitt Brothers, fue elegido para representar a la zona 5 en 2005. El director de la Escuela Católica Blanchet, Chuck Lee, fue elegido en la zona 6 en 2007. En 2009, el director jubilado Chris Brantley y la copropietaria de Salem Nurse-Midwives, Nancy MacMorris-Adix, fueron elegidos en las zonas 1 y 3 respectivamente.

Superintendente

Paula Radich, anteriormente del Distrito Escolar de Newberg (jubilada) fue nombrada superintendente interina hasta que el distrito nombre a un sucesor permanente en junio de 2014. Ratificado por votación de 5-2 en el consejo escolar de Salem Keizer.

Demografía

En 2009 el distrito contaba con 815 alumnos clasificados como "sin techo" por el Departamento de Educación. Estos alumnos representan un 2.0 % en el distrito.

Escuelas

Escuelas secundarias

 Escuela Secundaria McKay
 Escuela Secundaria McNary
 Escuela Secundaria North Salem
 Escuela Secundaria South Salem
 Escuela Secundaria Sprague
 Escuela Secundaria West Salem

También existen varios programas alternativos de educación secundaria conocidos en su conjunto como Escuela Secundaria Roberts, que incluye SK Online.

Escuelas intermedias

 Escuela Intermedia Claggett
 Escuela Intermedia Crossler
 Escuela Intermedia Houck
 Escuela Intermedia Judson
 Escuela Intermedia Leslie
 Escuela intermedia Parrish
 Escuela Intermedia Stephens
 Escuela Intermedia Straub
Straub, en West Salem, abrió sus puertas en 2011 y lleva el nombre del gobernador de Oregón Bob Straub.
 Escuela Intermedia Waldo
 Escuela Intermedia Walker
Walker era la única escuela intermedia en West Salem hasta que la Escuela Intermedia Straub abrió sus puertas en 2011. En Walker se estudian 6.º, 7.º y 8.º grado. El promedio de matrículas es de 1 100 alumnos. En sus inicios, en
1962, la escuela recibía el nombre de "Walker Junior High" en honor al comandante Walter M. Walker. El actor Jon Heder
asistió a Walker. El lema de la escuela es: «respetuoso, responsable, y listo para aprender». Sus colores son el verde y el negro, y su mascota es el gato montés.
 Escuela Intermedia Whiteaker

Escuelas concertadas

 Escuela Concertada Valley Inquiry
 Escuela Secundaria Early College
 Escuela Concertada Howard Street
 Escuela Intermedia Medioambiental Jane Goodall
 Escuela Concertada Optimum Learning Environment

Escuelas primarias

 Escuela Primaria Auburn
 Escuela Primaria Bethel, nombrada en honor a la Iglesia Bethel construida en ese mismo lugar por los Hermanos Dunkard
 Escuela Primaria Battlecreek
 Escuela Primaria Brush College
 Escuela Primaria Bush
 Escuela Primaria Candelaria
 Escuela Primaria Chapman Hill
 Escuela Primaria Clear Lake
 Escuela Primaria Cummings
 Escuela Primaria Englewood
 Escuela Primaria Eyre
 Escuela Primaria Forest Ridge
 Escuela Primaria Four Corners
 Escuela Primaria Fruitland
 Escuela Comunitaria Grant
 Escuela Primaria Gubser
 Escuela Primaria Hallman
 Escuela Primaria Hammond
 Escuela Primaria Harritt
 Escuela Primaria Hayesville
 Escuela Primaria Hazel Green
 Escuela Primaria Highland
 Escuela Primaria Hoover
 Escuela Primaria Keizer
 Escuela Primaria Kennedy
 Escuela Primaria Lake Labish
 Escuela Primaria Lamb
 Escuela Primaria Lee
 Escuela Primaria Liberty
 Escuela Primaria McKinley
 Escuela Primaria Middle Grove
 Escuela Primaria Miller
 Escuela Primaria Morningside
 Escuela Primaria Myers
 Escuela Primaria Pringle
 Escuela Primaria Richmond
 Escuela Primaria Rosedale
 Escuela Primaria Salem Heights
 Escuela Primaria Schirle
 Escuela Primaria Scott
 Escuela Primaria Sumpter
 Escuela Primaria Swegle
 Escuela Primaria Washington
 Escuela Primaria Weddle
 Escuela Primaria Faye Wright
 Escuela Primaria Yoshikai

Referencias

Distritos escolares de Oregón
Salem (Oregón)
Condado de Marion (Oregón)
Condado de Polk (Oregón)

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Great Books on Famous French Women.
Eager to learn about France for a planned trip? Here is a must read list of books on those famous French women who changed the course of France's future.
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Travelling to France and want to pick up some books to learn about the culture? A powerhouse of everything from food, art, history, and fashion, to philosophy, music and more, there are so many interesting topics.
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France has had many female influences, politically. Allison Weir's book Eleanor Of Aquitaine: By the Wrath of God, Queen of England is an in-depth look at one of the most fascinating. Powerful wife of 2 Kings of 2 countries, mother of Richard the Lionhearted, Crusader, ruthless politically and patron of poetry. You cannot visit Chinon on your bike trip without sensing Eleanor's dominating presence!
Interested in acquainting a younger audience with this legendary women? Try Polly Schoyer Brooks' Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World, which is very readable for teens. Film buffs, watch out for superb dialogue in 1968's film A Lion in Winter. Kate Hepburn's Queen Eleanor is potent.
Get to know beautiful Chinon, home of Eleanor on our Route of Kings Self Guided Easy Cycling on the Loire. Perfect for families to explore and learn about this commanding woman.
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Marina Warner's novel, Joan of Arc, is like her other historical portrayals, fascinating, human and extremely well researched. There are many books on Joan with even Mark Twain having a go at writing about this enigmatic famous female.
Historical writer, Nancy Goldstone, has described this tumultuous French period with The Maid and the Queen hinting at a secret life with a possible patronage by an Italian Queen.
Another read on this remarkable teenager is by Donald Spoto Joan: The Mysterious Life of the Heretic Who Became a Saint. It shows that everyone who follows their heart can change history.
Goldstone also has a fascinating take on the controversial French queen Catherine de Medici (who lived in Chateau Chenonceau) and her daughter in Rival Queens: Catherine de Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois. Another tome to tarry over is Sarah Gristwood's Game of Queens, the Women who made 16th century Europe. Explored are other power house hitting queens like Isabel of Spain and Anne Boleyn, as well as Catherine de Medici.
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Strong Female Historical Figures of France
For a good read on an interesting French personality of the 1800s is Sandra Gulland's captivating trilogy of Josephine Bonaparte in The Josephine B Trilogy. Overlooked due to her spouse's fame, Josephine's development from young widow to the Empress of France is impressive. A very readable fictionalized account of her history.
Prolific author and activist, George Sand is another stimulating historical French woman to read about from the 1800s. Famous for her transcendence of traditional confining roles assigned her sex, she is a true role model. Once declaring, 'You may impose silence on me but you can not restrict my thinking.'
Sand's amazing life, sharing philosophical thinking with other luminaries like Zola, Balzac, Gustave Flaubert, Eugène Delacroix and Franz Liszt, is outlined in The Dream Lover: A Novel of George Sand by Elizabeth Berg. Sand's interesting relationship with musician, Frederic Chopin, living in Mallorca, Spain and her own thoughts, diarylike, are featured in the autobiography A Winter in Majorca.
Essential Books on Famous Historical French Women of Modernity
How could we mention famous women who made their mark on France, without measuring this brain power protagonist, Madame Marie Curie.
A Polish naturalized citizen, Curie's great struggle is outlined well in Barbara Goldsmith's, An obsessive Genius. The Inner world of Marie Curie. Madame Curie's fight for equality as a woman, physicist/ chemist, her immense war effort, 2x Nobel Prize winner and mother of 2 daughters (one winning a Nobel prize herself) is impressive on every level.
Early Feminist French Icon – Josephine Baker
Talking about accomplished, a must read is Josephine Baker's story, (Baker, another naturalized resident). Parisian legend of song, Black activist, French resistance fighter, mother of 12 adopted children of all different ethnicities, her life is related in Sherry Jones' Josephine Baker's Last Dance (2018). Baker, who adopted France as her country after renouncing her American citizenship, was given full French military honours upon her death in 1975. The only American woman to have ever received such. A real mover and shaker.
I have walked into the palaces of kings & queens and into the houses of presidents… But I could not walk into a hotel in America and get a cup of coffee, and that made me mad.
Good Reads about legendary 20th century Famous historical French Women
Turning to world famous fashion house, Chanel, and the captain who steered it, Coco Chanel. Credited in emancipating females from corset into sporty chic, Chanel's fashion influence is immense, even today.
There are several books on this fascinating life including her murky depths in W.W.II. Hal Vaughan's Sleeping With the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War portrays Chanel as a Nazi Agent versus Lisa Chaney's Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life, which is a far gentler look.
On the topic of World War II is French writer, Irene Nemirovsky. Nemirovsky was not an unknown writer in the 1900s, but perhaps not famous until now. Her books (and life) are worth a mention. Highly recommended is her moving novel Suite Francaise. Set in France during the start of W.W.II, it describes a small community caught in the midst.
Almost autobiographical, it was created by Nemirovsky under oppressive war conditions. The Jewish author's later death in Auschwitz meant her manuscript was lost for decades until published in 2004. It was also made into a movie staring Kristin Scott Thomas in 2015. Today it can be seen as a masterpiece of hope and strength.
Visit the places where these famous French women lived and thrived
– Route of Kings: Tours to Angers
– Castles of the Loire: Blois to Tours
– Visit Chateau Chenonceau on your French trip
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Листья голые, с очень короткими черешками, ланцетные или овальные, 5—25 мм длиной и 1,5—7 мм шириной, с прилистником 1 мм длиной.

Цветки одиночные или собранные по два в пазухах листьев, с очень короткими цветоножками. Чашелистики в числе около 6, треугольной формы. Пыльники округлые, 3 мм в поперечнике, бородавчатые или голые. Завязь голая или густо покрытая чешуевидными сосочками.

Семя трёхгранное, бугорчатое.

Распространение
Произрастает на Дальнем Востоке, в Японии и в Китае. Описан с реки Уссури. Тип в Ленинграде.

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Christmas morning is a magical time. The excitment of what Santa left under the tree. The joy of of seeing that he loved the cookies and milk and its all gone except for a few crumbs. Mom and dad watching with a huge smile on their face and in their heart as the little ones smile ear to ear tearing open the wrapping paper to see whats inside. Photographers naturally want to capture all of these moments. And naturally, most of us are overcome by wanting the image to be perfect. Continue reading for a few tips and advice on how to get those perfect Christmas images.
Why not? Well, because if you are anything like me when I have a camera in my hand, I tend to get a little OCD about the pictures I am taking. Even if its just for fun. Trying to pose and direct your kids when they are wanting nothing more than to enjoy their gifts, is just a recipie for disaster and uncooperation. And crabbiness! Absolutely capture the candid moments as they are joyfully opening up their gifts, but save the posing for later.
I see this far too often. And not just with Christmas trees. Regular trees too. Placing the subject right next to the tree gives you zero depth. A flat picture. And too much going on that the eyes viewing the artwork just don't know where to go.
To acheive the beautiful bokeh effect from the lights on your tree (when the lights becoming circular and blurry), make sure your child is placed several feet in front of the tree. The further the child is from the tree and the closer she is to the camera, the wider the bokeh.
Here's the technical part. Set your f/stop quite low. Between f/2 – f/3.5 will provide the best results. Keep your shutter speed at a minimum of 1/200 to prevent motion blur. Now raise the ISO until you get a decent exposure. Using a flash or turning on extra room lights will add unwanted shadows and glare so try to avoid these if you can.
The most important part of this picture is the child, not the tree. The tree is just part of the background story! Get all the way down on your tummy with the camera near the floor and shoot slightly upwards. Don't worry if you can't fit the whole tree in the shot — just a little bit will be enough to add that wonderful glow in the background. And just as the image above, don't be affraid to capture the not so traditional images.
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SteveNZ
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Honestly. I know I'm prattling on...but the link between sport and that atrocity is a near miss from a team who happened to be in that town. The attack was originally planned to be in Dunedin but he changed his mind because of a facebook post. There is no reason to say something like White did. If the attack was carried out at 9am, there would literally be zero link.
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SteveNZ said:
Yeah, it's just a horrible coincidence. I was in India in the late 80s, just about to head down to Sri Lanka for a couple of NZ tests there when a bomb went off in Colombo and the tour was cancelled. Nothing at all to do with the NZ side of course, but...consequences...
Safety isn't about reality, it's about perception. If someone has their house burgled, the next day they get new locks, a new security system and anything else to give them piece of mind. The likelihood of them being burgled hasn't changed, just their perception of it. NZ will be safer after the attack due to the inevitable security changes, but like it or not, peoples perceptions have changed.
I disagree, there are lots of practical measures that can be taken to improve safety and security. Tightening gun control, for a start.
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That ****ing wack job is a born and raised Australian. It has zero to do with our country, other than our gun laws need tightening and subsequently will be.
So much knee jerking about the future of fixtures in this country. We were the most safe in the world until 2 days ago. One incident doesnt change it
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I hope those 2 blokes get shot. I'll certainly be encouraging anyone who spouts that nonsense when I get back to play in traffic


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at songs for seeds, we support you every step of the way.
We are dedicated and committed to your success in a child education franchise
We are dedicated and committed to your success in child education franchise
Here at songs for seeds children's franchise, we fully understand just how daunting it can be to take a leap of faith with a franchise. It's important to us to make sure that our Franchise Owners know that we are with you every step of the way — from the moment you're awarded a franchise to your Grand Opening and beyond.
Here is a glimpse of the different kinds of support that we provide:
We provide a comprehensive, one week training program for the Franchise Owner AND the full band at our apple seeds location in New York City. You will learn everything from how to execute the curriculum, hiring and training your team, advertising and marketing, software instruction, health and safety procedures, and birthday/event training.
Our Corporate Support Team is available via phone or email and we have a HELP center to ensure that you can ask questions and issues at any time. Franchise Owners also have 24-hour access to the songs for seeds intranet, which contains extensive training videos and manuals detailing every aspect of daily operations.
We've spent the last decade building a tech support program that seamlessly integrates multiple technology-based systems to simplify the life of our Franchise Owners. These systems include: Point-of-Sale, Financial Reporting, Client Management, Comprehensive Training, E-Commerce Schedule Building, Class Rosters / Attendance, and Manages Franchise Owner Website.
CORPORATE MARKETING TEAM
Marketing is vital to the growth of our Children's Music Franchise Owners, so our Corporate Team will guide you in adopting and implementing the latest and most effective marketing strategies and community outreach programs available.
We also provide access to a very extensive custom-built marketing portal called the SHOP. This portal includes hundreds of beautifully designed graphic materials and marketing collateral for our Children's Franchise Owners to customize for their locations. They are easily downloadable and are extremely effective at getting the good word out!
HIRING YOUR TEAM
For most businesses, finding team members can be frustrating. Good thing songs for seeds children's music franchise isn't like most businesses! We will help you find, recruit, and audition your music team utilizing job postings, email outreach and even reviewing your video submissions!
You'll have a dedicated Franchise Relations Manager who will work with you to maximize your success and who will visit you on an as-needed basis. We are here to ensure you never feel alone as you begin this amazing journey!
"This has been the best decision I have ever made. I am building a successful business, while having fun, and most importantly, doing something that truly helps kids in my community. It's win-win-win."
AMY CAMPERO
CHILD EDUCATION FRANCHISE OWNER
meet your support team
ALISON QUALTER BERNA
Alison grew up in Short Hills, New Jersey and has lived in New York City since 1994. After working in production at NBC News, she changed careers and received her Master's degree in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, focusing on children. Alison then spent years working and traveling for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) where she managed a global program using sports as a vehicle to protect children and foster their development in countries around the world. Alison recently co-founded the nonprofit Team See Possibilities, working to raise money and awareness about children who are blind around the world through epic athletic endurance challenges. Alison met Allison Schlanger and her adorable sons while in music class with her baby twin girls, and they instantly connected. Alison's proudest accomplishment is being mother to 13-year-old twin girls, Madeline and Sydney, and her 8 year old son Jack, who all like to handstand with her on almost daily basis.
ALLISON SCHLANGER
Allison was born in New York City and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. After college, she moved back to New York and has lived in the city since 1993. Allison is an Emmy-nominated television producer who worked at MTV Networks for over ten years. In 1996, Allison began volunteer teaching at a West Harlem elementary school. Over the course of eight years, she taught 3rd-5th graders current events and conflict resolution. In 2005, Allison met Alison Berna and her beautiful daughters in a parent/child music class. Allison is married to her business partner, Craig. The have three sons. Sam and Ari are 13 years old and Dov is 8 and looks like a marshmallow.
BOBBY BERNA
Bobby was born in New York City and raised in Maryland. Bobby returned to New York in 1997, working within the Marketing division of New Line Cinema. He transitioned to a career in advertising after receiving dual MBA degrees from Columbia Business School and the University of California at Berkeley. He joined one of the pioneer online advertising firms, L90, as a business development executive. Bobby then joined the start-up team at BoxTop Media, a non-traditional advertising company, where he led all aspects of business development and served as partner. He continued to serve on the company's Board until it was acquired by Advantage Sales & Marketing in 2013. Bobby is married to Alison Berna and enjoys time with his 3 kids Maddie, Sydney, and Jack.
CRAIG SCHLANGER
Craig grew up in Oceanside, New York and has lived in NYC since 1993. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Craig pursued an equity trading position at Spear Leeds & Kellogg and by 1998 was co-managing the new issue trading department on the NASDAQ desk. In 2002, after Spear Leeds & Kellogg merged with Goldman Sachs, Craig was one of the first to transition onto Goldman's trading desk in their Biotechnology/Healthcare sector. In 2005, Craig left Goldman to help found apple seeds where he has spent the last 12 years, giving him the ability to spend more time with his three children, Sam, Ari and Dov.
RACHEL ROBERGE
franchise director, business operations
Rachel is the main point of contact for our Child Education Franchise Owners. She supports each Owner in the day-to-day operations of running their business. In addition, Rachel oversees our marketing and social media department.
DON MCCLOSKEY
musician trainer
Don wears many hats. He oversees our band training program and is personally involved in getting every single songs for seeds franchise band member up to speed over the course of training week. He is a songs for seeds child education franchise owner (Brooklyn, NY) and a songs for seeds lead musician/guitar player, teaching up to 17 songs for seeds classes a week. To top it off, he is the funniest guy we know.
TOM DELPIZZO
director of franchise programming, music and technology
Tom does it all. Starting on day one he sets up your songs for seeds email, then he moves onto creating your website, he orders your Roadie Box, and he is intimately involved in training your musicians. Some days you may find him behind the keyboard or drum set in a songs for seeds class.
KEELYN MITCHELL
franchise coordinator, systems
Keelyn keeps us organized. She does background checks on all employees, keeps one eye on all franchise newsletters, organizes training week, and keeps our HELP center in order. She is also the most talented photographer we have ever met and if you ask her nicely she will shoot your band.
TAMMY SMITH
accountant/ franchise financial support
Tammy handles the $$$. If you get an invoice from her – you owe us some. Kidding! Not really…you probably do. If it is any consolation she is probably the nicest person on our team!
JEN STRAUSSER
director of programming / franchise scheduling and customer service support
Jen spends her days running apple seeds. With 12 years of experience scheduling classes, overseeing teachers, evaluating and updating curriculum, and managing client relations she is an incredible resource that we tap often. Jen will help advise you as you set your class schedule and she will weigh in on customer relationships.
IRENE KHAN
Irene designs all of our marketing collateral. She also manages our SHOP site. In doing so, she'll make sure you have some seriously effective (and beautiful!) songs for seeds marketing collateral to choose from in order to help you market your new business.
songs for seeds children's music franchise is a growing movement of entrepreneurs, inspired to bring music and creativity to kids through award-winning music classes.


Imagine fly fishing in one of the finest trout fisheries on the planet. My aim is to guide you onto the most beautiful fish in the most amazing settings. Whether it be for a day or a while.
To fish New Zealand successfully its a good idea to get a bit of local knowledge to catch and release some of the smartest fish you'll find anywhere. I provide food, equipment, knowledge and a damn good day on the water. We can fish local, heli fish, explore the Kahurangi wilderness or partake in extended trips throughout Te Wai Pounamu - The South Island. The choice is yours. From rugged gorges to tranquil meanders, the waters, mountains and the fish are something you won't forget and something which I can not be without. I design and tie almost all but several patterns to give you the best chance at deceiving our quarry. It's all about what you want out of a trip and I'll do everything in my power to make it awesome.
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Sarah Brown's father is the well-known abolitionist John Brown, who is determined to end slavery in the mid-19th century. Her mother and sisters are sheltered from his work, but when Sarah learns she cannot bear children, she puts all she has into his movement, using her artistic talents to create maps to be used on the Underground Railroad. In modern times, Eden is a troubled woman who has just moved into an old home with her husband. Here she discovers a relic from the Civil War era hidden in a root cellar in her pantry. It has the potential to change her life.
The Mapmaker's Children by Sarah McCoy is a wonderful blend of historical and contemporary fiction that alternates between the voices of Sarah in the 1800s and Eden in 2014. Through Sarah's story, we see the effects of John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and the horror of the Civil War. We get a view into the culture of the time and the way people came together to get through difficulties. I loved learning more about the Underground Railroad and this time in history.
Eden's story brings the history forward into modern time. She and her husband are struggling with infertility and their relationship is suffering. When Eden finds an old doll head in the root cellar, she hopes it will help to get their home listed in the National Register of Historic Places so she can sell it and move on with her life. But a dog, a little girl and an amazing little community give Eden a nudge in a different direction.
I found The Mapmaker's Children to be a heartwarming, quick read. I had a hard time putting it down since I kept wanting to read the next chapter in Eden or Sarah's story. I also longed to see how it all came together in the end. I was not disappointed. If you enjoy a mixture of historical and contemporary fiction, I highly recommend The Mapmaker's Children.
This review was written based on a copy of The Mapmaker's Children that I received from TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. This post includes Amazon Affiliate links.
Wow! Sounds like a really great book.
I don't know enough about the Underground Railroad. What an interesting setting!
It really was a cool setting and I learned quite a bit.


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October 31st – Isaiah 44:3
When we are dirty, tired, and in need of a pick me up, nothing is better than a good shower. The water refreshes and invigorates us as it washes away the grime and weariness. And the energizing we receive, is similar to the restoration we get from the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Knowing His children are thirsty and in need of rejuvenation, God pours His Spirit upon us. A shower of abundance, the Spirit flows over us, cleansing, empowering, and giving the sustenance needed for life. And our Father does so with the goal of His goodness and righteousness washing through us to a parched world. Because everyone who drinks of God's water will never thirst again, for it flows from the spring of eternal life! (John 4:13-14)
October 30th – 1 John 3:18
I've heard it said that words without action are like a heart without a beat; both are useless. The apostle John tells us that as God's children, we need to be doers. Because for a Christian, the word love should be a verb, not a noun. It's easy to use our mouths to proclaim our devotion, but it is our actions that truly show the state of our hearts. If our hearts are filled with God's love for others, that love will be manifested into loving works, not empty words. For Jesus Himself actively put into practice the love He preached. Throughout His time on this earth, Christ healed, taught, fed, and comforted others in both "deed and truth." And in the greatest example of all, He sacrificed Himself so that we could live eternal. So if we say we are His followers, it's not enough to just feel love towards others. We are to act on that love, exampling the selfless, sacrificial, agape love, God shows to us.
Anchored To Jesus – Matthew 11
"Life is difficult for everyone; everyone has bad days. Everyone has trouble in their life because it doesn't matter how rich you are, sickness, trouble, worry, and love; these things will mess with you at every level of life." Domhnall Gleeson …
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October 29th – Romans 8:23
We know as Christians we aren't exempt from suffering. And as part of God's creation, we cry out, "Maranatha! Come soon Lord Jesus! Come and establish your kingdom on earth, destroying sin and the power it holds forever." From the moment of Adam and Eve's sin, all of creation began to decay and die. And as a result, it groans with longing for God to return it to its former glory. The word "groaning", comes from the root word sustenazo, meaning to moan and cry out together. As believers, we groan for God's restoration. And one day those cries will be answered with a shout and blare of the trumpet. We the children of God, along with the dead in Christ, will be changed. In a twinkling of an eye the old and decayed will be replaced with new, glorified bodies. And together with Jesus, we will live on the earth which will be restored to its original glory.
News Of The Day – October 28th
Biden State Department Issues First Passport With X Gender Marker
The State Department on Wednesday issued the first U.S. passport with an "X" gender marker, granting a third option for American passport holders who do not identify as female or male. The move was announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and said it means Americans will no longer require a medical certificate to opt-out of choosing a specific gender. The department did not specify to whom the passport was issued. Evangelist Franklin Graham criticized the move and urged Christians to pray for the nation. Read more about the passport here.
Second City In Ohio Criminalizes Abortion
The city of Mason, Ohio, recently voted to criminalize abortion. As per the ordinance, anyone who violates the ban could receive a $2,500 fine per abortion and up to a year in prison. Additionally, anyone who "aids and abets" an abortion will become "a criminal and a felon." The ordinance was drafted by the Mason City Council in collaboration with Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn, a Texas-based nonprofit. The group has previously helped at least 39 cities in Texas, Nebraska and Ohio ban abortions. Mason's abortion ban, scheduled to go into effect in November, is the second city in Ohio to ban abortion after the city of Lebanon. Read more about the ban here.
Popular Astronomer Says World Was Made By Aliens In A Lab
Avi Loeb, bestselling author and the former chair of Harvard's astronomy department, penned an op-ed in Scientific American this week positing that the universe could have been formed in a lab by an "advanced technological civilization." Loeb has also insisted in the past, that aliens have already visited the earth. Ken Ham, Director and CEO of Answers In Genesis, answered Loeb's claims by responding. "It's obvious our universe didn't come from nothing and that there is a Creator – but sinful hearts suppress the truth and will believe in anything (literally anything) rather than accept the truth of God's Word," Read more about the alien theory here.
Giant Eagle Owl Spotted After Being Unseen For 150 Years
British scientists working in Ghana have rediscovered a "holy grail" giant owl that has lurked almost unseen in African rainforests for 150 years. "Shelley's Eagle Owl" was spotted in October in what has been hailed as a "sensational discovery" by ecologists. With only a few thousand thought to be in existence, the species is officially classified as being at risk of extinction. Before the photo snapped earlier this month, there have been no confirmed sightings of the giant bird since the 1870s. It is one of the largest species of owl, and females can grow to a total length of 30 in., with a wingspan of 6 ft 2 in., with males being slightly smaller. Read more about the owl here.
October 28th – Titus 3:3
As children who depend on our heavenly Father's care, blessings, and strength everyday, it can be hard to understand how others can reject such a love. And sometimes that lack of understanding can come across as condescending, unloving, and hypocritical to unbelievers. That's why Paul reminds Titus, and us, how Christians ought to behave. For once we too lived in darkness. We lived lives filled with every kind of sin, void of hope, and separated from God. But in His unmerited mercy, God rescued us from the jaws of death. Allowing us to live in the glorious light of His saving love. And so in treating others, we need to remember the amazing grace in which God treats us. We are to minister to the lost with a humble, gentle, compassionate, and loving spirit. So that the good deeds they see us do, will glorify our Father in heaven. (Matt. 5:16)
October 27th – 1 John 2:1
No matter how hard we try not to, we all sin. Each one of us fails daily and need God's forgiveness. Because whether big or small, all sin separates us from God. But the apostle John reassures us that in His great love, God provided a path of reconciliation back to Himself. Because He will never leave us in our sin, nor turn His back on us when we fall, God has given us a great advocate through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Greek word translated "advocate" is paraklēton, which literally means one who pleads a case on someone else's behalf. Think of that. With all He endured on this earth, even now, Jesus is at God's right hand interceding for us. As our perfect high priest, the Lord paid for our sins with His precious blood. And now night and day, He stands before the throne of grace, pleading our case before our Father.
Pastor Faces federal Charges For Performing Fraudulent Marriages For Green Cards
Joshua Olatokunbo Shonubi, a/k/a Olatokunbo Joshua Shonubi, age 50, of Bowie, Maryland, received a federal charge of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and visa fraud and for presenting false documents to a federal government agency, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain permanent resident status for foreign nationals by arranging marriages to U.S. citizens. Shonubi faces a maximum of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit visa fraud and marriage fraud and a maximum of five years in federal prison for each of six counts of presenting false documents to a federal government agency. Read more about the charges here.
Apple Pulls Bible App From App Store In China
In a move showing Apple has little concern over the freedom of religion atrocities committed in China, the company has pulled a Bible app and a Quran app from its App Store in China after the Chinese government complained that the apps violated local laws on religious texts. The Chinese market makes up a significant portion of Apple's sales, and the company depends heavily on manufacturers in the country to make its products. Some say that the relationship makes it difficult for the tech giant to turn down the government's requests. Yet others criticize the company for making profits the bottom line, overlooking China's oppression of Christians and Muslims. Read more about Apple's move here.
GOP Representative Suspended From Twitter For Calling Transgender Woman A Man
The official account of U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) was suspended shortly after he made a comment about Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health within the Department of Health and Human Services. Levine was born male but identifies as female. "The title of first four-star female officer gets taken by a man," Banks said in a tweet that Twitter deleted. Twitter suspended Banks saying he violated a policy that prohibits harassment of individuals on the basis of gender identity. Twitter suspended Banks' official account but left untouched his personal account, where on Saturday, he posted a statement saying he was "censored for tweeting a basic truth." Read more about the suspension here.
Michael J Fox Raises 1.5 Billion For Parkinson's Cure
Actor Michael J Fox, who has suffered with Parkinson's since the age of 29, has been on the hunt for years for a cure. And so he started his own foundation. As the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson's disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today. Funding over $1.5 billion in research so far, the non-profit has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. One thing Fox is sure of: He says he won't stop fighting until there's a cure. Read more about his foundation here.
Even though God is sovereign, Satan is the current ruler over the world. Meaning his hand is in every wickedness which permeates the earth. His lies and deception never miss a chance to pollute and corrupt everything good, taking pleasure in seeing us fall. But as children of the most high God, we are far from helpless against his machinations. For we as Christian's have the power of God inside of us through the Holy Spirit. And God's Spirit equips us for war, as He gives us the strength to turn aside from worldly temptations. For as John tells us, "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." (1 John 4:4) Satan will never stop trying to destroy us, and will do all he can to try and undermine our faith. But by putting on the armor of God, as told in Ephesians 6:11, we have everything we need to not only stand up against any and all enemies, but to live a life of victory through our Savior, Jesus Christ.
October 25th – 1 Corinthians 13:12
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There's a reason that some mirrors come with warning labels. Because they produce limited and flawed reflections. Paul describes our knowledge of God like a mirror. While we are on the earth, we only have a partial or dim reflection of our glorious, heavenly Father. But one day everyone of us, believer or not, will stand before the Lord face to face. And all will be revealed. Gone forever will be the foggy mirror, and we will fully know God as He fully knows us. Imagine that! Our great Creator knows us down to the number of hairs on our head. (Matthew 10:30) He knows our most private thoughts. God sees our hopes, dreams, greatest fears, and all we were created to be. And in His great love for us, His children, He wants us to know Him as intimately as He knows us. And how wonderful it will be spending an eternity by His side. Where we will be forever growing in knowledge and love for the One who created, redeems, and calls us His!


New members are always welcome! Become a Member in May and automatically receive a FREE SCAA tote bag.
Currently over 340 members belong to the South County Art Association.
Members receive discounts on classes and may participate in all membership activities. Each member receives invitations to all classes and exhibition openings, as well as opportunities to exhibit their work in the Members Annual and Artist Member Invitational Exhibits. Members are also able to participate in the Annual Holiday Sale held the day after Thanksgiving through mid December. Each July there is a Dinner Under the Trees in which members are able to gather together and celebrate a year of art and accomplishment. Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of volunteer positions which include, among others, helping with exhibitions, hospitality, fundraising, and gallery work. The blocks below describe categories of membership as follows: Artist Member, General Member, Student, Family and Military Members, as well as higher levels of membership with special benefits.
A discount on all SCAA classes.
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Opportunity to sell art in our Holiday Sale and Gift Shop.
Members receive 70% commission of their artwork's price.
Exhibit in Annual Members Exhibit.
Vote at SCAA Annual Meeting.
Be part of an art community that supports and enriches each other.
Artist Members are distinguished from our regular members by having been accepted into a juried competition at the SCAA, which qualifies them for a Member Invitational exhibit. See qualifications for a Member Invitational Exhibit here.
Active military and students receive a discounted membership.
Our regular membership for artists and appreciators provides discounts on classes and the knowledge that you contribute to and are part of a wonderful community devoted to the arts.
Each member of a Member's (or Artist Member) household who wishes to receive member benefits can purchase an Additional Household Membership at the reduced price of $30.
Higher level memberships help make up the difference between our operational needs and the income from our regular membership. With all the levels, your contribution is above and beyond our general membership and allows us to offer more programs and higher quality exhibits.
Our sustaining, sponsor, patron and benefactor levels each have their own set of benefits.
Studio Memberships Studio members must also have a SCAA membership.
At this time, all pottery studio memberships (except for Associate Memberships) are full. Please email or call 783-2195 to be put on the wait list.


Individual Friends: persons who have provided Lontar with either financial or in-kind support.
That Lontar's friends view the Foundation's work as important is bolstered by the many testimonials they have sent to us over the years, a selected number of which are shown on this website.
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In Pursuit of Total and Unbreachable Protection of Cyberspace, Part I: Canada, a Leader in Cyber Defence
Cyber Security and Information Warfare November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Maryse Kiese
Members of academia, governments and the corporate world agree with the idea that digital technology has the same disruptive power that the printing press and steam engine had in previous centuries. Digital networks that support digital platforms are open in nature, and barriers to entry are easily overcome, which puts these systems in a precarious situation. From the public's viewpoint, governments and security-related international organizations have not always seen digital technology as the carrier of a new revolution. Indeed, during the past decade, NATO didn't show signs of alertness with regard to cyberspace. In a 2014 NOAC Interview for instance, David Jones, CEO of Westgate Cyber Security, spoke on NATO's cyber security preparedness status by stating the following: "NATO's role [in the cyberwar] is to fall asleep and ignore it all. NATO [member states] are miles away, absolutely miles away." Jones talked about the importance of understanding the reach of cyber-attacks as going beyond credit card theft. Indeed, with today's challenges, our infosphere is increasingly hybrid; it knows no boundaries. Information is flowing in and out of our digital devices and our computer systems incessantly communicate with one another. These interactions imposed the need for a cyber defence strategy.
However, with the occurrence of major cyber-attacks such as that of January 2016 at Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security, this viewpoint rapidly changed. It took the advent of the Cyber Defence Pledge in July of 2016 for the alliance to apply their expertise in unison towards offensive and defensive strategies in order to effectively deter any group or nation wishing to harm NATO member states. Before changing its gear, NATO was not responsible for domestic cybersecurity issues of its member states. After the pledge, it obliged each ally to develop a cyber defence strategy. During this process, member states are provided with supports such as the expertise of NATO School in Oberammergau and The NATO-accredited Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn. More serious and crucial questions remained unanswered. How can one separate acts of cyber vandalism from that of cyber-attacks, which have the potential to be interpreted as declarations of war? International relations theories (IR) allow us to imagine different potential outcomes as a result of a lack of distinction between acts of cyber vandalism and that of cyber-attacks. In this view, realists would predict the advent of a cacophony of forces attacking one another due to a lack of an overarching entity, while rationalists would imagine a state of nature characterized by deterrence, and this based on the fear of repercussions. NATO consulted its member states and sought their participation in cyber-defence capacity-building activities. It is in this context that Canada has put its digital technology expertise at the service of the alliance.
Canada has been leading the way in the cyber defence sphere; the country is one of the first two NATO member states that have fully and successfully initiated and implemented a national cyber security strategy. Along with the United States, Canada has uninterruptedly positioned itself as a leader with respect to the protection of cyberspace. It has done this mainly through its participation in capacity-building activities. In 2013, in collaboration with four allies – Denmark, Netherlands, Norway and Romania – Canada led a Multinational Cyber Defence Capability Development Project that aimed at increasing NATO's surveillance capabilities, ameliorating its cyber training learning objectives and curricula, and protecting the alliance's defence capabilities.
Canada's general approach in regard to its security model and in support of NATO's Cyber Defence program is to generate evaluation and prevention measures for the purpose of protecting member states' critical infrastructure. It does this by ensuring that education is put at the forefront of all activities related to the defence of cyberspace. In support of NATO's growing needs in cyber security preparedness strategy, the Canadian Department of National Defence led an initiative that produced 2016 Cybersecurity: A Generic Reference Curriculum (RC), a document and approach aimed at providing guidance to allies on learning objectives and curriculum support. On October 1, 2018, Canada opened its state of the art cyber centre. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security is a joint effort of three departments, namely, Public Safety Canada, Shared Services Canada and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE). Once again, much of its focus is on education surrounding cyber security threats. For instance, during this year's Cyber Security Awareness Month, members of the public are invited to take part in different initiatives developed under the theme "Our internet: our cyber security." Other members of the alliance follow this trend; earlier this month, the United Kingdom government issued a good practices booklet, Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security, that aims at ensuring interoperability practices related to the use of information. Thus, with initiative such as the Get Cyber Safe awareness campaign, Canada understands that an educated population is a key part of securing its critical infrastructure; interoperability in the circulation of information is the strategy at the center of Canada's relationship with the multinational cooperation, NATO.
Canada's contribution to NATO's cyber defence strategy is powered by its national cyber defence strategy. Canada's first national cyber security strategy was launched in 2010. Eight years later, its third iteration, along with the creation of the National Cybercrime Coordination Unit were introduced to the public. Canada's current national cyber strategy revolves around three themes: Security and Resilience, Cyber innovation and Leadership, and Collaboration. To face global cyber challenges, the federal government aims at securing government systems, creating and maintaining strong partnerships with owners and operators of Canada's critical infrastructure as well as supporting Canadian citizens through cyber security awareness programs. It is in this context that the Government of Canada is able to gain the practical and tacit knowledge necessary to ensure the quality of its participation in NATO's overarching cyber defence program.
NATO's approach is to deter cyber criminals, nation states and state-sponsored hackers from launching attacks regardless of their level: cyber vandalism, cyber-crime, cyber espionage, etc. The coalition made it known that, as in the case of terrorism or nation state aggression, a cyber-attack can provoke reactions. Article five of the North Atlantic Treaty states that any armed attack on one of NATO's members will be considered an attack on them all. This claim is supported by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, which contains a provision that recognizes the right of a nation to self-defence. As of 2014, following the NATO Summit in Wales, international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter apply in cyberspace. This means that justified military responses can be unleashed following a cyber-attack. Knowing that damages can also be latent, as in the case of Stuxnet-like viruses, parasites that can spend years in computerized systems without manifesting themselves, awareness and better education is the best solution for the cyber security domain; it is the best defence. Interoperability in the circulation of information and communication with stakeholders, when tailored to each audience, allow domains of critical infrastructure to be immune to serious cyber-attacks.
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About Maryse Kiese
Maryse Kiese writes about Canadian and international security at the NAOC's Emerging Security Program. She is a member of Women in International Security Canada (WIIS-Canada) where she works on discourse analysis and gender equality issues. A Master of Digital Humanities and Master of Library and Information Science candidate at the University of Alberta, Maryse has demonstrated her interest in artificial intelligence, cyber security, digital libraries and emerging technology. She is an Aspen Institute Socrates program alumnus; she actively participates in international seminars and conferences such as Socrates Japan 2018 and EU Oracle Data Cloud Summit 2016. Maryse currently holds the position of Library Assistant at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. Maryse can be reached at maryse.kiese@protonmail.com or via LinkedIn	View all posts by Maryse Kiese →
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Tracking New Coronavirus Variants In The U.S.
Throughout the pandemic, new variants of the coronavirus have appeared in the U.K., South Africa, Brazil and here in the U.S. as well. Yesterday, scientists reported preliminary evidence of seven distinct variants of the coronavirus emerging here, popping up in states all around the country. Vaughn Cooper of the University of Pittsburgh is one of the scientists doing that genetic detective work on U.S. cases. He says although the U.S. is starting to catch up to other countries, we still have a ways to go in sequencing cases of the virus.
VAUGHN COOPER: We are sequencing three per 1,000.
CHANG: Wow, that sounds like barely anything.
COOPER: Yeah, that's - we're really lagging behind other countries in the rate of genomic surveillance. The U.K. - really leading the way in terms of the numbers of genomes that they've sequenced. They've been doing quite a bit of detective work, sequencing a large fraction of cases. In fact, in Australia, nearly half of all cases have been sequenced down to the letter. In the United States, we're sort of around 40th among countries currently.
CHANG: Oh, that doesn't sound very good.
COOPER: It does not sound good.
CHANG: Why is the U.S. behind in the first place?
COOPER: Well, we really lacked a coherent national strategy to start doing this sort of work. This work is technical. It does require some specific expertise. My lab has been studying how microbes evolve for a while, and we developed the ways to sequence genomes quickly and cheaply. And others around the country have that ability as well, but there really wasn't a coherent way to incentivize all of us to get on board. There's sort of no fee for sequence - sort of bounty method or an easy grants mechanism that was going to really heavily invest in broad-scale surveillance.
CHANG: How is this kind of detective work happening in the U.S. now? Like, is it still happening in individual scientists' labs? Or is there more of an effort now to centralize all these different efforts into a central government effort?
COOPER: The answer is both. There are a few big companies being contracted to do the sequencing by the CDC, but they've also contracted with a small number - relatively small number of academic medical centers. And I understand that number of contractees (ph) is growing. We really need to do - is engage researchers at academic medical centers who have this ability to join the effort.
CHANG: And what tools do you need now from the federal government or from anywhere? What are the most important tools that you need now to better bring these different labs' findings together?
COOPER: You definitely need funding. It costs about $1- to $200 or more per virus genome. But you also need links to clinicians, really. So the most valuable data is the sequence - that it has some link, obviously protected, to clinical data because ideally, you'd want to be able to understand if the rise of a particular variant is associated with some collection of outcomes. That generally is not happening very much. And even if you don't have that ability, simply incentivizing sequencing and rapid data sharing is important. And I want to add that the United States is actually even a bit worse in the overall global rankings in our rate of data sharing.
CHANG: Well, what is the ultimate danger, in your view, of not doing enough of this genetic detective work?
COOPER: Unfortunately, many regions are still severely under-sampled. And unfortunately, the odds are that there are more lineages in our midst, sort of like a constellation of small variants. The good news is as we're paying attention to the variants that we know, they are sort of converging on a relatively few number of mutations, suggesting that these are the ways the virus is adaptively evolving to transmit and cause disease.
CHANG: Vaughn Cooper of the University of Pittsburgh, thank you very much for joining us today.
COOPER: It's been my pleasure. Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


A new theory on how human early societies arose has attracted much attention in its research field since published. The concept of the "social protocell" draws inspiration from how the first signs of life are considered to have originated and developed on earth.
– The theory we use explains how evolution under the right conditions can suddenly move from a micro to a macro level. A so-called Evolutionary Transition in Individuality, which is a nearly universal explanation of explosive increases in complexity and diversity of the kind we see when the human being entered the stage, says Claes Andersson, at the Chalmers division of Physical Resource Theory.
The article is published in Biological Theory by Claes and Petter Törnberg, previous PhD Student at Chalmers, currently at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
Read the full article: Toward a Macroevolutionary Theory of Human Evolution: The Social Protocell in the Chalmers research database.
Published: Tue 05 Feb 2019.


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I stopped eating Cheetos because I felt like it was making my teeth yellow and I did not like the fact that I could not brush my teeth after if I was not hone. But the overall product is nice and the chips taste good.


A young man who got passion in the world of arts and culture, sharing ideas to others, and playing basketball in his spare time. Currently seeking chance to deal with his dreams and ambitions.
He is from Indonesia, a country where art/design work is less appreciated. A self-taught artist wannabe who learnt art and design since the day he was brought into junior high school. Got a hiatus of doing art-related things, when he went to semi-military senior high school (Taruna Nusantara Senior High School).
Now, get along his accounting major in Gadjah Mada University, while keep his passion for art alive. Over the years, he has created numerous number of logos, posters, events' design, and personal projects of himself. Bian often works various parts of the process himself. From making the early sketch, illustrating, editing, till building the whole set. He likes to get a better understanding of the trade.
Started Local Tobacco in December 2011 — a digital creative agency, to be one of the medium he uses to unleash his thirstiness of creativity. Later, his passion for art/design is mingling with a love affair to product design & production. Thus, he started OAK Merchandise with his four comrades, in November 2012 — a production house for merchandise. Then followed by starting Local Living in September 2013 — a furniture and appliance product brand.
His romance story with creativity will continuously evolve at every turn with limitless possibilities. He is hungry, and he had already found what he loves. He will take risks, do something that has not been done before, and make it worth all the effort and thoughts for things that he loves.
One of his beliefs, quoted from the farewell message placed on the back cover of the 1974 edition of The Whole Earth Catalog: "Stay hungry. Stay foolish".


NEW DELHI: India should first build a social protection floor for people and then move on to amend or fine tune the existing labour laws through dialogue to make them relevant in present scenario, a senior ILO official has said.
"First place to start is, build your social protection floor meaning everybody can breath a sigh. Well, we have certain level of income protection which will keep people above poverty line and contribute to macro economy (demand).
"Then you can fine tune that (strict labour laws)," International Labour Organisation (ILO) Deputy Director General (Policy) Sandra Polaski told reporters here at a conference.
Polaski's views are significant in view of trade union's strong protest against certain proposed amendments in the labour laws, particularly relating to easing of retrenchment, lay off and closure norms under new industrial code.
Yesterday, the central trade unions opposed the draft industrial code, which proposes easing of hire and fire norms for companies, among others.
Under the labour reforms, the government is in the process of converting 44 labour laws into four codes covering industrial relations, wages, social security and safety issues.
"I think you (India) should start with social protection. Build a social protection floor under the people so that if they are retrenched they don't fall into poverty and malnutrition," she said.
Emphasising on the need of labour reforms in the context of changed economic scenario, she said, "Too much of regulation is not the way to look at it. Do you have the regulation that fit the past or present and future."
The challenge is very tough not only for India but for many other countries who want to update their labour laws, She she opined.
"It takes really deep thought, good dialogue because the path is not that simple. It is not that there is good law on shelf which India could translate into Hindi and pass it. That won't work," she added.
She suggested that it has to be a law that allows labour market to function in a way that more people get the protection of sound labour laws and reasonable security and protection against arbitrary behaviour and contract termination.
On inspections of factories, she said, "We are suggesting very targeted approach. You can't inspect everything. Look at the places where most violations are and target your inspections there."


PS: these are HEARTY!! 2 max per person is needed. Its about 2 hrs late and I still feel full. Good thing we are watching the Women's World Cup before we head out for a bike ride!
1/4 cup of water – depending on consistency you like.
Beat egg white until stiff peaks form; set aside. Slightly beat the egg yolk in mixing bowl; blend in milk and butter. Mix together the flour, soda, salt, sugar, and cornmeal; blend into the liquid mixture until smooth. Fold in beaten egg white. Let batter stand for 10 minutes. Turn griddle or pan up to Med-high heat. Once warm, turn down to Medium (down a notch or so). Add a touch of butter to the pan for cooking. Pour about 1/4-1/2 cup of batter evenly onto skillet/griddle. Cook until the are consistent bubbles formed on the uncooked side. Flip and cook about 1 more minute. Both sides should be golden brown. These cook a little slower than pancakes. Serve with butter, plain yogurt, banana and a drizzle of honey. We also had a few crushed Pistachios to stick on top. Yum.
Serve with butter and warmed syrup. Also delicious with fried ham or bacon on the side.
Cornmeal pancake recipe serves 6 to 8.


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