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Q: npm disappeared after running update I was following a tutorial over at nettutsplus, and after running npm update -g npm, my npm no longer exists when i type which npm. here are the errors. what went wrong and how can i fix it?
localhost:~ macgeekalex$ npm update -g npm
npm http GET https://registry.npmjs.org/npm
npm http 200 https://registry.npmjs.org/npm
npm http GET https://registry.npmjs.org/npm/-/npm-1.3.1.tgz
npm http 200 https://registry.npmjs.org/npm/-/npm-1.3.1.tgz
npm http GET https://registry.npmjs.org/npm/1.3.1
npm http 200 https://registry.npmjs.org/npm/1.3.1
npm http GET https://registry.npmjs.org/npm/-/npm-1.3.1.tgz
npm http 200 https://registry.npmjs.org/npm/-/npm-1.3.1.tgz
npm ERR! error rolling back Error: EACCES, unlink '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm'
npm ERR! error rolling back  npm@1.3.1 { [Error: EACCES, unlink '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm']
npm ERR! error rolling back   errno: 3,
npm ERR! error rolling back   code: 'EACCES',
npm ERR! error rolling back   path: '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm' }
npm ERR! Error: EACCES, unlink '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm'
npm ERR!  { [Error: EACCES, unlink '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm']
npm ERR!   errno: 3,
npm ERR!   code: 'EACCES',
npm ERR!   path: '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm' }
npm ERR!
npm ERR! Please try running this command again as root/Administrator.

npm ERR! System Darwin 12.3.0
npm ERR! command "node" "/usr/local/bin/npm" "update" "-g" "npm"
npm ERR! cwd /Volumes/Prodigy RAIDER PRO/Users/macgeekalex
npm ERR! node -v v0.10.12
npm ERR! npm -v 1.2.32
npm ERR! path /usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm
npm ERR! code EACCES
npm ERR! errno 3
npm ERR! stack Error: EACCES, unlink '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/npm'
npm ERR!
npm ERR! Additional logging details can be found in:
npm ERR!     /Volumes/Prodigy RAIDER PRO/Users/macgeekalex/npm-debug.log
npm ERR! not ok code 0

A: See the FAQ

How do I update npm?
npm update npm -g

npm update npm -g You can also update all
  outdated local packages by doing npm update without any arguments, or
  global packages by doing npm update -g.
Occasionally, the version of npm will progress such that the current
  version cannot be properly installed with the version that you have
  installed already. (Consider, if there is ever a bug in the update
  command.)
In those cases, you can do this:
curl https://npmjs.org/install.sh | sh

Update
The install script location has been moved since, so try:

curl -L https://npmjs.org/install.sh | sh


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Boaters on Eagle Lake now have convenient, dockside access to fuel.
We will fly a flag on the Marina building while the pump is open to the public.
Rather than hauling 5 gallon cans to fuel your boats, and facing the risks of spills, explosions and fines, spend your energy fishing, boating, water skiing, or cruising on your personal watercraft. Unlike high volume self service automobile fueling stations, marina's are faced with the additional costs of full service, environmental precautions, expensive dock installations, and lower volume storage and sales. Some of these economic realities are reflected in the dockside pricing and limited service hours. All things considered, dockside fueling is a convenience which you will find cost effective and a valuable benefit as a lakeside resident or boater. The staff at the Old Mill Marina will work hard to deliver value to help enhance your vacation and boating experience.
Dockside and trailside refueling will free you to get more enjoyment from our recreational investment.
Only commercial fuel on Eagle Lake.
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Coach Paul Kent leaves Hereford Stampede to take role with Premier side Sandwell Steelers
HEREFORD Stampede have seen head coach Paul Kent stand down from his role to join Premier North side Sandwell Steelers.
Kent has been a major part of the Hereford-based Stampede earning their associate status and a place in the British American Football National League.
The Stampede, led by Kent, were due to compete in league action for the first time earlier this year before Covid-19 saw the season cancelled.
Sandwell play in the top tier of the British domestic game and Kent says the challenge was one he couldn't turn down.
"I noticed their old head coach had departed and after speaking to the chairman of the club our visions aligned," said Kent.
"They are in the Premiership division so to get the opportunity, I had to take it up.
"They play in the top level of the sport so it will be good to challenge myself.
"Being an amateur sport Sandwell was the only Premiership club in the vicinity taking into consideration travel time and being realistic.
"They were due to have their first Premier League season last season (which was cancelled).
"So it will be a new challenge for them and me. There is thought to be a jump in quality and teams that go up to the Premier can sometimes struggle.
"So we want to make sure we stay there. We have a three-year plan to become the best team in the Midlands.
"The teams we are playing will be from Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Tamworth and Edinburgh."
Kent is planning for the season to begin as usual in April, providing coronavirus restrictions will allow.
He wants to thank everybody at the Stampede who has congratulated him on his new position.
"I was happy at the Stampede and I've had three fantastic years as head coach," said Kent.
"But it's always good to challenge yourself as a coach so this was a good opportunity that I had to look at.
"It was a very difficult decision to be fair. The Stampede is in a good position so it was very difficult to leave.
"The relationship I have with the Stampede players and staff is great and I've had some quite memorable moments with them.
"Being in a head coach role in sport can feel a bit isolated a lot of the time and people only talk when things are going wrong.
"With the Stampede lads I've had lots of messages of support which is nice."
With no training or competitive action allowed under current Covid-19 guidelines, Kent says it is going to be a strange start to life with the Steelers.
"I'll be in a lot of Zoom meetings talking to the new coaching staff," he said.
"The best way to meet people is on the training pitch to get to know all the players.
"So we'll have Zoom meetings and I'll be spending a lot of time watching videos of previous games."
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inside workplace wellness: Getting ready to send your child to college? Complete this health related check list before you wave good-bye.
Getting ready to send your child to college? Complete this health related check list before you wave good-bye.
Getting ready to send your child off to college? Take a few moments to think about how their health care needs will be met while they are away.
Thanks to the ACA, children can stay on a parent's health care plan until they reach the age of 26. If you're covering your child on your plan, do a quick search to find in-network providers near where he or she will be attending school. If you don't find any, call your insurance company and ask if they have any affiliate networks available where you child will be attending school. If you have no in-network options, find out if you have an out-of-network benefit. It may have a separate deductible that needs to be met. This deductible may be high, but if your child can seek routine care at home and use the school's health clinic for primary care when they're away, it may serve as sort of catastrophic coverage if needed. If your child is uninsured, see the articles at the end of this post for some options.
The school's health clinic can be a good source of primary care for your student. If you're child seeks care at the student health clinic, it is likely that the visit will be covered free of charge. Well, not exactly free, there is probably a fee to support the student health clinic tacked onto the tuition bill or included as part of a comprehensive fee. Many schools will bill your insurance for lab work and any prescriptions your child might need. Keep in mind that the healthcare provided by the school is not a replacement for health insurance. It typically won't cover procedures, tests, prescriptions or any type of inpatient care.
If your child takes any maintenance medications, renew the prescriptions and set up mail order delivery at the school. You may need to call the school to confirm that they'll be able to accept delivery of prescriptions if you child is assigned a P.O. box.
Schedule any routine visits while your child is at home. You'll probably need to complete a pre-entrance health form and provide proof of vaccinations, so request this information from the doctor's office if you don't have records at home. It's also good to get in a routine of scheduling dental visits in December and June when your child is more likely to be home. Remember teeth cleanings generally have to be six months apart to be covered under your preventive care benefit.
if a group health plan or health insurance coverage provides any benefits for emergency services in an emergency department of a hospital, the plan or issuer must cover emergency services without regard to whether a particular health care provider is an in-network provider with respect to the services, and generally cannot impose any copayment or coinsurance that is greater than what would be imposed if services were provided in network. At the same time, the statute does not require plans or issuers to cover amounts that out-of-network providers may "balance bill"
If your child decides to travel abroad, consider purchasing international medical insurance for the time he or she will be out of the country. You can learn more in this post -- 10 Health Care Tips for Travel.
Your child's school should provide all the information you need on its' website, but this list should give you a head start. If you think of anything I overlooked, please leave a note in the comment section below.
A check list for college students.
Complete any required pre-entrance health forms. This is likely to require providing proof of immunizations (see list below), but not necessarily a physical for most students. Student athletes will probably be required to have a physical and complete additional paperwork.
Find in-network medical providers near the school. If none are available, find out if you have any out-of-network benefits.
Make sure routine dental care is up-to-date.
Refill any prescriptions and arrange to have maintenance medications delivered by mail-order to the school address or transfer prescriptions to the student health clinic.
Make sure your child has these items in his/her wallet.
Confirm your child has these apps on his/her phone.
Hospital Safety Score to find the safest hospital whenever and wherever they need it.
If you student wears contact lenses, it's a good idea to have a back up pair of eyeglasses and pack a copy of his or her current prescriptions.
Contact the student health center to notify the school of any serious pre-existing conditions your student has including any mental health issues.
Pack a copy of important medical records.
Pack an EpiPen if prescribed and an updated prescription for additional medication if needed.
Students that are diabetic should have adequate quantities of supplies for glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Check with the student health center to find out about disposal of needles and syringes.
If your student will be using a bicycle, be sure to pack a helmet.
My youngest son attends UVA and this is what they require. I think it's fairly typical. Medical and nursing students will likely have additional requirements. You should get a list of what's required at your child's school during orientation. You should also be able to look it up on the school's website. Look for a student health section.
My sons always give me a hard time about getting a flu shot, but I do my best to drag them to the CVS Minute Clinic for a flu vaccine. Having the flu when you're in college is particularly miserable. Especially if you live in a dorm. The school health clinic may offer the flu vaccine. You can also check with your health insurer to see where the vaccine is covered near your child's school.
I felt better sending our sons off with a first aid kit. My oldest son sent his home fully intact after college (expired soup cans and all.) At least, I bought myself some piece of mind.


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Noah's Seafood Kitchen
Although he's still a young 31 years of age, Tan "Ro" Phung is no stranger to the restaurant business. Phung, originally from Vietnam, came to the States as a baby. He opened Ro's Seafood in 2008 with his sister Nhi Phung before opening Noah's Seafood Kitchen in Vidor in 2012.
Phung named the restaurant after his nephew, Noah. Also, Phung's relatives own Bruce's Seafood Deli and Gulf Coast Seafood in Port Arthur.
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Summer doesn't officially start until June 20, but as the air outside heats up, so does the local and regional concert calendar. From monster arena shows to outdoor pavilions and pool parties on down to small clubs, the 2017 summer lineup looks to have plenty of variety for music lovers of all kinds.
Beaumont has plenty to look forward to, especially at the downtown venues, as Texas country artists Bruce Robinson and brother Charlie perform on the "My Brother & Me Acoustic Tour" at the Jefferson Theatre on Thursday, July 13, with tickets starting at $25.
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Foreign Cinema Series – Volver Jefferson Theatre • Monday, June 19, 2017
The Foreign Cinema Series continues Monday, June 19, with the 2006 Spanish drama Volver at the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish film stars Penélope Cruz as Raimunda, a working-class woman in Madrid along with her husband and 14-year-old daughter. The parents of Raimunda and her sister Paula perished in a fire years ago. After a murder and a family tragedy, Raimunda's mother's spirit materializes to help comfort them.
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Sherry Owens: Fabric of life • Art Museum of Southeast Texas • Friday, June 16, 2017
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) is hosting two summer exhibitions — Sherry Owens: Fabric of Life and FRESH: Recent Acquisitions — through Sept. 10 in the main gallery.
Friday, June 16, AMSET will honor the artists and their works at an open reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dallas artist Sherry Owens will give a tour and gallery discussion.
Owens is renowned for her sculptures made of crepe myrtle trees, simultaneously evoking both the natural and otherworldly elements of the tree in her sculptures and installations.
Hurricane Pro Wrestling Beaumont Civic Center • Saturday, June 17, 2017
Hurricane Pro Wrestling returns to the Beaumont Civic Center on Saturday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Headlining the show will be Hurricane Pro's longest reigning heavyweight champion, "Sexy" Steve DeMarco, against one of the biggest and baddest indy wrestlers in the sport, "Ruthless" Ryan Davidson.
Hambone and "Bulldog" Justin Walker are the current HPW tag team champions and face challengers Avarice and Germany's own Heinz Emmerich for the titles.
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After I outlined this post I put it aside, you know to let it ruminate. When I came back to the subject I noticed that half of the pet peeves listed were character traits in other people. One definition of "pet peeve" is a complaining, teasing, or annoying behavior; which begs the question as to whether it's worth carrying these things as pet peeves if I can't change these behaviors in other people.
That's right, there comes a point in our lives when we are old enough and wise enough to realize, we can't change other people only they can make a personal decision to change. And what bugs us about other people may not bother them at all. So really these pet peeves may or may not be seen as right in the eyes of another individual and in such a case, I look judgmental and not like a person who just wants to make a difference in this world.
That leaves me with two pet peeves I will share with you and then open the floor for you to share. First of all, receipts. I can go in a store and purchase a pack of gum with cash and end up with a receipt the length of my arm. Wasn't all of this electronic scanning and debit cards created to reduce the amount of paper it takes to make a transaction? Do retailers really care about my opinions on the survey that the bottom of the mile-long receipt invites me to participate? Because I am one of those who balance my checkbook, I do keep receipts for a period of time, but the bulging envelop turns out to be half the transactions and half a bunch of information I never read, or coupons I never use. And as long as we are talking about making retail transactions, is it necessary (Sears) to have my phone number to make a purchase? Would they know if I gave them a fake or old disconnected number? I may try that next time.
The other peeve I will share is wasting time. In the course of my day, I'm pretty much in perpetual motion or work type activity from the time I get up until late evening when my son is in bed and I feel like I can take a little time for me. So, to have some non-important something slow me down or stop me is annoying. Do I ever stop to watch television or check out Facebook? Yes, but I don't spend hours doing either one and most of the time if I'm watching television it is part of my personal downtime or time with my family. As a parent of a middle school student, there is a lot of time spent taking him to practices or having him at school activities. This is not a waste of time, but I find myself with odd periods of time waiting for him that I try to make productive by taking work along or a book to read. Rarely do I ever "kill" time. What I do watch out for is that I'm teaching my son the balance between living a productive non-wasteful life and living in such a manner so as to not rush or over-plan every moment of the day. There are extraordinary things that happen to us and around us in the spontaneity of life that need to be experienced; slowing down to listen to a spouse share their day or a child ask a question or tell of an adventure, watch the sunset or notice a child playing; taking a call from a friend in need or who has good news to share. You know the important things in life that will outlast any daily schedule, remind us of our priorities and are like pushing the reset button on our patterns of thinking.
"People over progress" is a mantra that I took on several years ago when I did find myself so over planned and dedicated to my daily lists to be available for those who mean the most to me. Most of the time, people are not a waste of time.
Well this post didn't go exactly the way I expected, but that's ok, it accomplished the goal. Are you re-thinking your pet peeves? What are they?
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The Streets Are Alive (With The Sound Of Music)
People from all walks of life have been coming together, learning new things, having fun and making friends, thanks to public spaces that they can use.
Players of all ages and backgrounds attend the Pianovers Meetup.
On a Sunday evening, a group of about 30 made their way to a cavernous open-air atrium in front of the URA Centre, along Maxwell Road. The rain did not seem to bother them as they focused on the two upright pianos beside an enormous bronze sculpture.
Fourteen of them had signed up to play in an hour-long mini-recital, as part of a regular series of events called Pianovers Meetup. Most were amateurs who would not have had the opportunity to perform otherwise.
Video courtesy of thepiano.sg
The Pianovers Meetup, organised by piano enthusiasts, shows no signs of losing steam after 37 sessions in nearly a year. Many who turned up that day were regulars. The rest were a hodgepodge of one-off visitors: parents who wanted their children to get a taste of piano performance; tourists exploring the Tanjong Pagar enclave; even a bona fide concert pianist who dropped by, incognito, to "get inspired by pianists who are not obligated to play".
With the only distraction being the occasional whoosh from cars passing on the rain-slicked road, the piano players' tinkling notes resounded in the atrium space – such that even passers-by 50 metres away could hear the strains of music, from Chopin to sweeping Yiruma.
Mr Teo Gee Yong is an IT consultant who has performed on six occasions. He mused: "It can get hot and humid here, but this place has become like our little auditorium."
A pair of regular participants perform at the 36th Pianovers Meetup.
Starting from the ground
The Pianovers Meetup is just one of many events created by people to pursue their interests that have mushroomed in public spaces all over Singapore.
It taps another community-led initiative, Play It Forward, which has the support of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) under its Our Favourite Place programme. Founded by three former members of the NUS Piano Ensemble, Play It Forward gives used pianos a second lease of life by restoring and placing them in public spaces for a period, before the pianos go to beneficiaries such as welfare homes. (Find out more: playitforwardsg.org)
Our Favourite Place allows people to propose ideas to "activate" public spaces, while another URA initiative, Streets for People, focuses on helping citizens turn streets and roads into car-free hives of life.
The URA provided support to start Play It Forward and "adopted" two pianos at the URA Centre. That's where piano teacher Mr Sng Yong Meng took the opportunity to organise the Pianovers Meetups.
Over in Serangoon, a one-off Streets for People event was organised by a cyclist who wanted to inspire his neighbours to bike.
Mr Lim Zhen Xiong, a public officer, discovered the joys of a cycling commute during an internship in Amsterdam, one of the most cycling-friendly cities in the world. Upon his return to Singapore in 2013, he not only started cycling 14km to and from work three times a week, he wanted to turn his Upper Serangoon neighbourhood into a mini-Amsterdam.
"It was always a nagging thought at the back of my mind to organise something. But the turning point for action only came about when I read a book, Creative Confidence, by Tom Kelley. It was about how to take action to implement changes we believe in," he said. (Read more: bit.ly/creativeC)
Mr Lim took his proposal to the URA. Nine months later, in March 2017, the idea materialised as Sustainability Sunday, a street carnival at a car park in Serangoon Gardens.
Under the Streets for People programme, the URA connected Mr Lim with relevant agencies, such as the Traffic Police and Singapore Civil Defence Force, to get permits for running the carnival.
At Sustainability Sunday, visitors took photos with chalk drawings (bottom left), played games (bottom right) and met sustainability enthusiasts such as cycling interest groups (top left). The event was organised by Mr Lim Zhen Xiong (top right).
Public-people partnership
The URA also works with organisers to shape the events. In the case of Sustainability Sunday, they suggested to Mr Lim that he broaden the scope of the event so that more people could participate.
"Initially I wanted to organise a cycling-only event," said Mr Lim. "But by turning it into a carnival on sustainability, with booths on upcycling, safe-cycling practices and urban farming, it became more vibrant."
The opening of spaces to the community has had a far-reaching impact. Participants of the Pianovers Meetup, for instance, are of all ages and from all walks of life. While they may appear to have little in common, many regulars have become firm friends through a shared love for piano music.
Mr Teo, who only started learning the piano at the age of 40, said: "When you play alone, sometimes you don't feel like practising. But with such meetups, you are inspired to practise and perform. I have also learnt new repertoire from the people I met here."
Such testimonials keep Mr Sng, the main organiser of the Pianovers Meetup, going. "For most people, piano playing is restricted to lessons and practice at home. This is a stage which changes the way the piano is perceived, as something to bring joy to others."
As for Sustainability Sunday, Mr Lim was asked by residents to organise it again.
He said: "People really enjoyed roaming around. It was a very organic, stress-free and happy way to spend the day, and they realised that a car park space doesn't just have to be for cars. It can be turned into something which makes the community more liveable and pleasant."
Watch the Pianovers Meetup performances at bit.ly/thepianosg or www.thepiano.sg
The URA's initiatives
Our Favourite Place, which encourages citizens to propose ideas to enliven public spaces, provides support for community-led projects such as Play It Forward. Other projects include art installations in Little India, and portable ping pong tables (Project KamPONG).
www.ourfaveplace.sg
Streets for People helps the community turn streets and roads into car-free hives of life, such as with the Sustainability Sunday carnival, as well as at Circular Road, Club Street and Liang Seah Street in Bugis (bit.ly/liangseah).
bit.ly/streets4p
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Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Announced and Future Plans for The Division
By Ashley Woodcock, 08 Mar 2018
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Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's The Division has had its ups and downs since its release back in March 2016, but there's no denying that the post-virus-plagued city of New York was a fun, exciting and dangerous world to explore with an absolute ton of potential to expand on the story, activities, locations, gameplay, and so much more. While support is still ongoing for The Division, Massive has announced Tom Clancy's The Division 2 where the team will continue on from the first game, which was just the beginning of a much larger saga.
The development of the second game in the series will be handled by Massive again, but with the assistance of Ubisoft Reflections, Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Bucharest. An updated version of the Snowdrop engine will be the power behind the game to make it look even prettier than the first title.
That's all there is for now on details for The Division 2 as more information is to come at this year's E3 event. For those still fighting the good fight in The Division, the fun will continue at least until the end of September this year. First of all, a new type of achievement will be added to the game called "Shields", in which those who complete the requirements for these achievements will unlock special rewards in the second instalment in the series once it launches. There's also a couple of new updates on the way, including an Xbox One X patch, new global events, and more. Take a look at the lineup of goodness to come:
April - Update 1.8.1, which includes the Xbox One X patch and the implementation of Classified drop rate changes discussed on a previous State of the Game. We are also introducing two new Legendary modes alongside a new Global Event: Blackout.
May - New Global Event: Onslaught.
June - Update 1.8.2, which will introduce two more Legendary mission modes and bring back Global Event: Outbreak. This update also marks the beginning of the brand new Shields monthly feature, in which achievements earned playing The Division will grant special rewards in The Division 2.
July - Global Event: Assault, with the continuation of Shields.
August - Global Event: Strike, with the continuation of Shields.
September - Global Event: Ambush, with the continuation of Shields.
Specific consoles and a specific release date or release window are yet to be announced for The Division 2, but there's a very good chance of the game coming to the Xbox One.
The Division 2 offers in-game compensation for rolling back player Expertise levels
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The Division 2's next major content update delayed to February 2022
Ubisoft unveiling new Tom Clancy game later today
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Assistant News Manager for TrueAchievements and member of the Newshounds team since 2010. Lover of completions, tough achievements, shooters, action, adventure and racing titles, hip-hop, Wu-Tang, and the NBA. I can be found working on the never-ending backlog which you can see my progress on via my TA blog.
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Save Nine Maidens Common
I recently received correspondence from local author Ian Cooke about a scheme proposed by Natural England's HEATH project to fence off parts of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall in readiness to graze cattle. In imminent danger is Nine Maidens Common. I visited the site today and here is my humble opinion on the sorry saga.
A report by Alex Langstone
Nine Maidens (Boskednan) Stone Circle
Nine Maidens Common and other areas of significant archaeological importance are under threat from the Natural England HEATH project. The project has plans to manage the wild moorland of Penwith in West Cornwall. Whilst I have absolutely no objection to the management of the moors (they do need managing, otherwise they will become bracken and gorse thickets!) I am concerned that by putting up fencing and allowing cattle to graze areas such as the Nine Maidens common will be detrimental to the sensitive nature of the landscape. Cattle cannot eat much bracken, and as bracken is the main problem on the moors, I do not really understand why we need any more grazing than we already have? Land management by bracken clearing is one of the things that the HEATH project are already successfully implementing through education and the need to clear with traditional methods using machinery, hand tools and people.
The Land's End peninsula is world famous for its archaeology and beauty; and whilst it is, and should remain, a working landscape, we need to strike a balance between the needs to the land, the needs of farmers and the needs of tourism. The HEATH project is a well meant project, and in some areas cattle grazing is a good idea. But, cattle around ancient sites of significant cultural importance can create muddy quagmires on open moorland. Damage to the stones and the fabric of these ancient monuments can be substantial when cattle are allowed to graze amongst them. Erecting fences with points of access through gates, will create damage and erosion to the landscape by funnelling people into small areas of entry. Cattle also congregate at these entry points, which can only make the proble m worse. Nine maidens common does not need any grazing. I visited the site today, and it is well managed enough already. It is one of the most popular areas of open moorland in Penwith, with acess to such famous sites as the Men an Tol, Nine Maidens stone circle, Men Scryfa and Carn Galva. Plus loads of other bronze age barrows and standing stones, not well known, but equally important. Other areas such as Mulfra Common and Lanyon are also being considered for grazing. It is important to note that the Nine Maidens Common is a registered common, and as such, needs the permission of the Secretary of State for Environment before any changes can occur.
Most importantly, Nine Maidens Common contains some of the finest and most interesting prehistoric sites in Southern Britain. Boskednan stone circle (marked on OS map as Nine Maidens, pictured above) is partly ruinous, but retains enough to be a dominating presence on the moor. When first viewed from the footpath, it stands out prominently almost on the top of the highest ridge. Eleven stones remain of the original twenty-two, one of which is remarkably tall for the stone circles of the region, standing at 2 metres. Other stones range from 1 to 1.3 metres in height. A slightly later round barrow touches the south side and can be clearly seen. About 40 metres north- north-west of the circle can be seen the remaining stump of an outlying menhir, and further to the north are the remains of three round barrows, one of which still has its large retaining stones, (pictured below) though the earthen mound has long since departed the scene! All in all this is a superb Bronze Age archaeological landscape, which needs to be protected and preserved.
In conclusion land management is vital to the conservation of our moors and heaths, but not by cattle grazing at the more sensitive archaeological sites please!
A dedicated website has been set up by local author Ian Cooke, please visit and sign the petition, write to local MP, Andrew George, write to the Secretary of State for Environment, The Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP, and above all, tell people about this. It is vital we all have our viewpoint put forward before it is too late.
www.savepenwithmoors.com
You can also contact the HEATH project and visit their website www.theheathproject.org.uk
Point of contact; Joe Oliver, partnership manager.
Email: joe.oliver@naturalengland.org.uk.
Or write to: The HEATH Project, Natural England, Pydar House, Pydar Street, Truro, TR1 1XU, tel 01872 245045
Andrew George MP, Trewella, 18 Mayne Rd, Penzance TR18 4NG.
Secretary of State for the Environment. The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3JR
Remains of round barrow on Nine Maidens common pointing towards Carn Galva
Penwith Moors Debate
The Penwith Moors, home to one of the greatest concentrations of ancient sites in Britain is under debate. Should some areas of moorland be fenced off to allow grazing with cattle? Or should it be left as it is - as open moorland?
I will write more about this soon, when I have gathered all the facts and re-visited some of the sites affected. In the meantime see the following links for further information. Let me know what you think.
Save Penwith Moors
HEATH Project
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There's a big difference. What Grant did was consensual between both parties.
Yes but in a car, in a public place, with a street hooker & in the USA, lol
If it had happened in France instead of Hollywood, back then, the cops would have had a good laugh, Grant's lawyer & agent would have arranged the matter with the French police and it would have been the end of the story.
Nowadays, that would be different (laws have changed even in France).
Back then, he was one of the favorite male actors of the female audience and he was dating Elizabeth Hurley. Even in France, it was the scandal of the year. (^_^')
I was young back then but I didn't understand how he could have been so stupid.
Except if I am mistaken, so far, nobody has said that Barrowman forced himself on someone.
NB: it doesn't mean that I approve his behaviour.
It is just that I don't like what someone on Noel Clarke's side did to divert attention.
They'll throw Barrowman under the bus in a heartbeat if it means protecting their reputation.
It has been the same everywhere since media are media.
The Weinstein affair was the trigger of the current buzz of sexual abuse allegations because it is a true scandal (over 80 testimonies!!!).
But this kind of scandal has always existed & companies have always protected their reputation.
In the case of Barrowman, it takes more than that to destroy a reputation.
I mean, how many rockers have been known to show their private parts since the 1970s?
In the case of Noel Clarke, it is not the same scope: there are consistent corroborating testimonies of more than 20 witnesses between 2004 and 2019, including allegations of sexual harassment, bullying & threats. It is not just a case of clumsy & heavy-handed courtship or exhibitionism while drunk. He may be innocent but I have a hard time believing that he is. I cannot see how he could be.


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That is, after you panic, and flee your office in terror.
When you return, to the smoking carcass of the device you had relied upon for so very long, it's easy to feel like all is lost. But, it isn't — as long as you've backed up your data.
Many law firms still run on traditional, physical servers, housed in-firm. When those devices break down, those firms are left with a basic decision to make: Get another one, or find another option. When those firm managers begin to explore the costs of replacing a server, it is then that they start thinking about cloud-based options. Replacing a server is expensive; and, in addition to acquiring the hardware itself, there are related costs in play: like allocation of storage space and fans using electricity to make sure the whole operation is cool. In both the short- and long-term, it is more cost-effective to rent space on a sever that someone else maintains — and, that's really all that the cloud is: a server rental.
At this point, more than half of American jurisdictions have passed judgment on the ethics question, and all have come to the same conclusion: Reasonable use of cloud services is permissible. And, really, what else could they have said? Attorneys are going to use it anyway; and, the application of a general reasonableness standard seems like a fair approach. As to the related question of security, consider, first, the traditional law office: files left out, passwords written on post-it notes, shared log-ins for local applications. Paperless law firms operating in the cloud are inherently more secure than their paper-based, server-based counterparts. The remaining security questions relate to a combination of vendor features and user hacks. Most reputable vendors will feature high-level encryption, as well as access controls — including for log-in (e.g–dual factor authentication) and for screening (conflicted attorneys, non-participating attorneys and staff) users from particular matters. There are also methods individual users can apply to increase the security of law firm data stored in the cloud, including the selection of strong passwords and the use of pre-encryption techniques. Reaching a reasonably secure use of cloud products, then, is a matter of thoroughly vetting potential providers and effecting additional, personal security measures, as appropriate.
Good, I'm glad we're cleared that up.
Once a law firm has appropriately mourned its deceased server, and after said law firm begins to feel comfortable about making the jump to the cloud, the real fun begins. Now, a decision must be made about which products to buy. Most law firms (rightly, I think) will start (and end) with a cloud-based case management program, which could serve as a holistic solution for the running of the majority of law firm tasks and as a retention center for all law firm data. A productivity software would sync with a case management system, across a number of functions. Some case management products feature document automation and management tools; but, law firms could opt to utilize standalone programs in each regard. As I recently wrote about at Attorney at Work, there are a lot of choices for building out a law firm technology platform — and, law firms can choose to try to utilize a complete system, or select a collection of constituent parts that will play well together. No matter what array the law firm ultimately chooses, there is a cloud-based products, or products, that will suit the need.
See, now that wasn't so bad, was it?
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Acyclonucleotide Set contains four separate tubes of acyNTPs (acyATP, acyCTP, acyGTP and acyTTP).
Acyclonucleotides (acyNTPs) act as chain terminators and are thus useful in applications that normally employ dideoxynucleotides such as DNA sequencing (1,2) and SNP detection (3). AcyNTPs are especially useful in applications with archaeon DNA Polymerases, more specifically with Therminator™ DNA Polymerase. Therminator DNA Polymerase is an engineered enzyme with an increased capacity to incorporate analogs with altered sugars, such as ribonucleotides, dideoxynucleotides, 2´ deoxynucleotides and especially acyclo-base analogs (4,5).
When used with Therminator DNA Polymerase (NEB #M0261), the concentration of acyclo-base analog is roughly equivalent to dideoxynucleotide concentrations used with Thermo Sequenase™ (see figure).
(50 ng/µl single-stranded M13mp18 DNA, 0.05 µM [32P]-S1224S primer, 1X ThermoPol Buffer, 50 µM dNTP, varying acyGTP and 0.05 units/µl Therminator) were mixed, incubated at 94°C for 5 minutes and then thermal cycled for 25 cycles at 94°C (30 seconds); 55°C (30 seconds); 72°C (30 seconds). Reaction products were separated on a denaturing polyacrylamide gel (QuickPoint, NOVEX, Inc.) and analyzed by autoradiography. Numbers above each lane give the molar ratio of acyGTP to dNTP in each lane (i.e., 50, 17, 5,6 and 1.9 µM acyGTP, respectively). Numbers to the side of the gel indicate the length of the primer extension product added to the primer.
Thermo Sequenase™ is a trademark of GE Healthcare.
Addition of 50 μl of distilled or deionized (Milli-Q™) water will result in a final concentration of 10 mM acyNTP. The hydrated acyNTP solution should subsequently be stored at -20°C.
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Are substrates terminated with 3' acyclonucleosides resistant to 3'-5' exonuclease activity?
Which DNA polymerases incorporate acyclonucleotides?
Can acyclonucleotides be used in Sanger sequencing?
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Tennis fans were left disappointed on Wednesday when Serena and Venus Williams joined a long list of top players in skipping the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
The US Open lead-up event is missing some serious star power, with the Williams sisters and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin the latest to withdraw.
Serena announced that she's still recovering from the leg injury that saw her retire hurt in the first round at Wimbledon.
"Unfortunately, I will not be playing in the Western & Southern Open next week as I am still in recovery from my leg injury at Wimbledon," the two-time champion said in a tournament press release.
"I will miss all of my fans in Cincinnati whom I look forward to seeing every summer. I plan to be back on the court very soon."
The 23-time grand slam champion said she will instead focus on being healthy as she aims for a record-tying 24th title in Flushing Meadows later this month.
The tournament did not give a reason for why her sister and seven-time grand slam winner Venus had withdrawn.
World No.4 Kenin also announced that she had made the "difficult decision" not compete at the venerable Premier 5 event, which is also known as the Cincinnati Open.
"I am rehabbing well in hopes to play the US Open later this month," said the 2020 Australian Open champion.
"I feel another week of recovery is necessary.
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Paul Dillane is Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust, a leading NGO working to advance human rights and inclusion for LGBT people internationally. Founded in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust partners with 35+ organisations in countries where LGBT people face discrimination, criminalisation and persecution. Following a career in law, Paul worked for six years as a human rights and refugee law specialist at Amnesty International UK. Paul is a leading expert on the protection of LGBT refugees and was the Executive Director of UKLGIG, a London-based NGO working to provide practical support to LGBT people fleeing persecution, between 2014-17. Paul has worked as a consultant and trainer for the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Council of Europe, ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe and has provided training and capacity building support to judges, lawyers, officials and activists in countries across the world. He is a member of the Executive Committee and Bursary Officer with the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA), a trustee of Hackney Community Law Centre and a member of the London Business School Out in Business Advisory Board.
Aderonke Apata
Aderonke Apata is a Human Rights Activist, Feminist and LGBT Equality Advocate. Following a BSc in Microbiology and subsequent Masters of Public Health and Primary Care; Aderonke become an LGBTI asylum campaigner who fled persecution for homosexuality in her native Nigeria, and campaigns for LGBT asylum seekers to stay in the UK. Winner Positive Role Model for LGBT National Diversity ward 2014, where she was described as "an unstoppable force in fighting for justice", she is number 41 67 on the RainbowList2014 & RainbowList2015 respectively as one of the most influential LGBT people in the UK. Aderonke was named LGBT Heroine of the year 2015 by DIVA Magazine in recognition of her achievements in the LGBT community. Aderonke is the founder of African Rainbow Family, an LGBT group that that supports LGBTIQ asylum seekers and people of African heritage in the UK. She is currently campaigning for the repeal of the toxic Nigerian Anti-LGBTIQ Law. She also started Manchester Migrant Solidarity, a self help group offering practical supports and building a powerful political voice against the systematic mistreatment of migrants in the UK. Aderonke is Patron and Trustee Board member of many LGBT organisations whose fight against barriers for equal access to the political system and her ongoing campaign for equality has been recognised when she was elected as the BAME Officer, National LGBT Labour in 2014. This is to call upon all BAME LGBTs in the UK to raise their voices and demand accountability of politicians.
Sue Sanders
Sue Sanders is Emeritus Professor Harvey Milk Institute, an "out and proud" lesbian, and LGBT rights activist, Since 1967, she has been a teacher, tutor and a lecturer on women's studies, drama and homophobia. Having been an active member of Schools OUT UK she became their chair In 2000, a group working for the visibility of LGBT people in the education system. She was a founder member of the LGBT Advisory Group to the Metropolitan Police and worked closely with the criminal justice system on hate crime. In 2004 she instituted the UK's first LGBT History Month. And in 2008 was responsible for the website the Classroom which has over 70 lesson plans that usualise LGBT people for all ages across the curriculum. Prof. Sanders is the author of poetry and short stories as well as many articles and brochures on feminist issues, education and homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and lesphobia.
"In these troubling times since Brexit when we have seen hate crime rise it is even more important to Educate OUT prejudice by making LGBT people in all their diversity visible and safe". Says Sue.
Margaret Nankabinwa
Margaret Nankabinwa is an LGBT Refugee from Uganda and a valued Secretary of African Rainbow Family
Lisa Matthews Lisa Matthews is coordinator at Right to Remain. She has worked at Right to Remain (previously called NCADC) for over five years, and before that worked with refugees in Cairo, in community mental health in London, as a legal caseworker in immigration and asylum law, and as a refugee integration and asylum advice caseworker. Right to Remain works with communities, groups and organisations across the UK, providing information, resources, training and assistance to help people to establish their right to remain, and to challenge injustice in the immigration and asylum system.
Philip Jones
Philip Jones has been a member of the congregation now known as the Metropolitan Congregation (previously the Metropolitan Church, Manchester, and before that the Metropolitan Community Church, Manchester) for 23 years. This congregation has always had a majority LGBT membership and expresses it mission in terms of Christian spirituality, Christian community, and Christian social action with, for, and in partnership with the LGBT communities of Manchester and the North West. By profession, Philip served his local community as a Chartered Librarian for 37 years before taking early retirement 5 years ago at which point he was able to devote more time to various leadership activities in the Metropolitan Congregation, eventually working with others to bring the congregation into membership of the United Reformed Church and being ordained an Elder of the URC, alongside others from the congregation, in October 2015.
Smyth Harper
Smyth Harper has had a varied career in journalism and public relations, working for a range of organisations including the Manchester Evening News, BBC, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council. He is currently Head of Communications and Engagement for Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester's Police and Crime Commissioner. He is an active member of Manchester's LGBT community. As well as helping to support the economic success of the Village by spending too much money in its venues, he aims to be an advocate for LGBT issues wherever he can. Notably, he volunteers as an LGBT Foundation Village Angel. An Irishman who has lived in Manchester most of his adult life, Smyth spends too much time on karaoke, not enough time in the gym and a soul-destroying amount of his life humanely euthanizing injured mice and birds brought in by his killer cat.
Pam Flynn
Pam Flynn is am a socialist and a feminist. Growing up in industrial South Wales, Pam was raised a socialist and the habit has never left her. Pam tries to bring good humour and friendship into changing the world for the better. She serves on the Board of Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and volunteered with LISG (Lesbian Immigration Support Group) until 2016. Pam came out as lesbian in 1988. She also likes to walk, keep flexible, grow vegetables, cook and eat good food, watch birds and sing.
Elijah Saunders
Elijah Saunders is a Gay Refugee and member of African Rainbow Family. Elijah is a 32 years old refugee hailing from the twin Caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago, I majored in management studies at various local, Regional & international institutes located in Canada, USA, & the UK to name just a few, managing to carve out a very success career spanning over 17 years in the fields of telecommunications, customer service, sales and business Administration….my greatest achievement to date is breathing as a FREE Gay man as I emancipated myself from my homophobic homeland to start over as "ME" gay & proud "ME".
Dr Kris Harris
Dr Kris Harris is a Research and Policy Worker with Medical Justice, the only organisation in the UK to send independent volunteer clinicians into Immigration Removal Centers to document detainees' scars of torture and challenge instances of medical mistreatment. She has an interest in migrants access to healthcare and a background in anthropology and public health.
Rob Berkeley
Rob Berkeley is an award-winning busybody, recovering academic and reformed social reformer, Rob currently plies his trade advising the BBC on accountability. Impatient with injustice and exasperated by wasted potential, he volunteers on the boards of Baring Foundation, and Britdoc Foundation, has previously served on the boards of Stonewall, Equality and Diversity Forum and the Oxford Access Scheme, and been Chair of Naz Project (NPL) and BGMAG. He was Director of the Runnymede Trust 2009-14, and now leads the editorial team of community journalism platform, BlackoutUK.com. Alongside his academic writing on education, social justice and community organizing, he has presented and co-produced short form documentaries, and written for The Guardian and The Independent on racial justice. His current obsession with innovations in media technology and their potential for social justice means that he watches a lot of TV/film and calls it 'research'. Dr Berkeley was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to equality.
Leila Zadeh
Leila Zadeh is the Executive Director of the UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group, who support and advocate for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) asylum seekers and refugees. Leila came to the UK as part of a refugee family when she was 13 months old. She has spent most of her career working in the charity sector, including for ActionAid, Oxfam and most recently as Senior Advisor: Policy and Government Affairs at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, where her role included policy and advocacy on global LGBT rights.
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UK Parliament Urges For More Actions To Tackle Serious Breaches of LGBT Rights Globally
14th April 2016 UK.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Global LGBT Rights (APPG LGBT) that recently had an inquiry into breaches of LGBT rights worldwide which African Rainbow Family and Aderonke Apata contributed to, has today, published its first report on UK stance on international breaches of LGBT rights.
We welcome the findings and recommendations of APPG LGBT report particularly as it recognises that in the Home Office concerning LGBT asylum seekers: "The decision-making process needs to be improved in assessing LGBT asylum cases through improved staff training, potentially appointing specialist caseworkers for LGBT asylum cases. The policy guidance on gender identity claims needs to be reviewed".
The need to offer protection to LGBT asylum seekers by the UK is equally paramount says members of African Rainbow Family who collectively say:
"We flee from these countries that this report has identified to breach our rights as LGBT people but we find it difficult why we are often not believed when we claim asylum in the UK based on our sexual orientation and gender identity due to our fears of persecution back in our home countries! We face the threat of deportation to violence from the UK, we hope this report will make a dramatic change in the handling of our claims, stop detaining us and subjecting us to more torture in the UK"
The report also goes to say "Voluntary groups fighting for LGBT rights in hostile environments around the world need more support from the UK, including the government, NGOs and businesses". The report urges for "more practical support and funding for LGBT groups on the ground, as well as greater strategic co-ordination across government, to improve the effectiveness of British action".
The group, which is supported by more than 100 MPs and Peers across the political parties, also calls for a clearly accountable figure to be appointed in Whitehall with the responsibility for co-ordinating and implementing a cross-government strategy.
The report states that 75 countries criminalise same-sex activity between consenting adults, accounting for 2.9 billion people or 40 per cent of the world's population. The punishment for these offences can be severe, with penalties ranging from lashings, life imprisonment and, in eight countries, death. Over 400 million people live under laws which punish same-sex sexual activity with the death penalty.
Aderonke Apata, founder of African Rainbow Family, a Nigerian human right activist and LGBT Equality advocate in her reaction to the report says:
"It is a good report, the scope of its finding is wide-ranged and recommendations are encouraging. The bane of it all is in the implementation of its recommendations. Don't forget that most of these countries that criminalise LGBT people inherited these anti LGBT laws from their colonial master, Britain. It is imperatively important therefore, that the UK apologises for the pains and agony caused to LGBT people as a resultant of this archaic law.
Consultations and partnership collaboration need to be established by the UK government and LGBT citizens/activists of these countries including local civil rights group to ensure issues of breaches of the rights of LGBT people are addressed in an holistic manner. I urge the APPG LGBT group not to allow their hard work get swept under the carpet or allow this innovative report gather dust on the shelve". Aderonke continues.
The APPG LGBT says "Beyond a vulnerability to violence, the report finds that LGBT people in countries which are hostile to their rights face a range of challenges, including economic and social exclusion and restricted access to health and other vital services.
The 60-page report is the first produced by the APPG LGBT which was set up by parliamentarians from across the political parties in June last year. The group initiated a major inquiry into LGBT rights abuses, receiving submissions from over 40 organisations and individuals, and holding detailed oral evidence sessions at Westminster. The full report, including a summary of recommendations, can be found here"
For more information, contact info@africanrainbowfamily.org
ARF Submitted Evidence to UK All Party Parliamentary Party Group (LGBT)
"The role that UK parliamentarians can play in championing LGBT rights worldwide and responding when such rights are threatened with particular respect to UK Asylum Seekers" – DOWNLOAD African Rainbow Family's Submission to APPG LGBT on Global LGBT rights.
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global LGBT Rights recently (Tuesday 20 July 2015) announced a major new inquiry into breaches of LGBT rights worldwide. The final report is expected to recommend a series of measures that the UK government, businesses and NGOs can take to enhance LGBT rights worldwide.
In order to help the inquiry, The APPG LGBT sought written evidence from any interested party on: The UK's stance on international breaches of LGBT rights to initially inform oral evidence sessions and provide a foundation for the group's first report, which will in turn inform future work. Details can be read here.
African Rainbow Family welcomes this great initiative and made its submission to The APPG LGBT. The inquiry covered responses on six different themes. The full Terms of Reference is available here.
African Rainbow Family addressed the theme: "The role that UK parliamentarians can play in championing LGBT rights worldwide and responding when such rights are threatened". Our submission was made with particular respect to UK Asylum Seekers which is available for reading or download here
African Rainbow Family London Rally Demands Repeal Nigeria Anti-Gay Law
Petition with over 70,000 signatures demands LGBTI equality in Nigeria
Over 100 people joined Aderonke Apata, founder, African Rainbow Family rallied outside the Nigerian High Commission in London on 30 September. They handed in a petition with over 70,000 signatures, urging Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to repeal of all Nigeria's anti-LGBTI laws. The embassy refused to take the petition, instead locking the doors.
The rally was organised by Nigerian lesbian activist Aderonke Apata, with the support of the African LGBTI organisation, Out and Proud Diamond Group, and the Peter Tatchell Foundation.
"Since the insidious 2014 anti-LGBTI law was passed in Nigeria, there have been waves of police arrests and torture, anti-LGBTI mob attacks, public whippings, evictions from homes, harassment and discrimination against 'suspected' LGBTIs. Equality advocacy organisations and activists in Nigeria are not spared mistreatment," said Aderonke Apata.
"Growing up in Nigeria, I was unable to disclose my sexuality, yet unable to hide it. The culture in Nigeria makes it clear that being gay or transgender is a sin, a sentiment that is fuelled by homophobic messages from faith communities, political leaders, families, and schools. I took these messages in, identifie d with them, and carried the shame of being a lesbian woman in Nigeria. I was arrested, tortured and extorted by the Nigerian Police. I demand a repeal of this toxic law," she said.
Edwin Sesange, Director African LGBTI organisation Out and Proud Diamond Group said:
"We urge Nigerian President Buhari and his government to repeal the anti-gay laws in Nigeria. He was elected by many people including LGBTI Nigerians and should therefore stand up for their rights. I call upon the African Union to speak out against these anti-gay laws that violate its own charter. It is time for them to stand together with the oppressed, rather than looking on when fellow Africans are being persecuted because of their sexuality or gender identity."
Pliny Soocoormanee of the human rights organisation, the Peter Tatchell Foundation added:
"Under a nineteenth century law imposed by the British colonial administration, male homosexuality is punishable in Nigeria by a sentence of 14 years imprisonment."
"More recently, a draconian new anti-LGBTI law – the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill – was signed into law in January 2014. It is one of the harshest and most punitive of the many laws in nearly 80 countries that criminalise Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.
"This draconian anti-LGBTI law prohibits same-sex marriage with a penalty of up to 14 years in prison. It also stipulates 10 years jail for public displays of same-sex affection and 10 years for membership or support of LGBTI equality and advocacy groups.
"These two repressive laws are a toxic abuse of the human rights of Nigerian LGBTI people. They violate the non-discrimination clause (Article 42) of the Nigerian Constitution, Articles 2 and 3 of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights, and the equality provisions of the Commonwealth Charter, to which Nigeria is a signatory and which the country has pledged to uphold and respect," said Mr Soocoormanee.
Press Release: Rally to demand repeal of Nigeria's anti-LGBTI laws
Rally to demand repeal of Nigeria's anti-LGBTI laws
Stand in solidarity with Nigerian LGBTI people next Wednesday
Wednesday 30 September, 1-2pm.
Rally outside the Nigerian High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX (nearest tube stations Charing Cross and Embankment).
Map: https://goo.gl/EA5cDl
Put pressure on the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to uphold LGBTI human rights. We'll hand in a petition with over 65,000 signatures, urging the repeal of all Nigeria's anti-LGBT laws.
Let's make it a rainbow event! Bring your banners, balloons and flags.
Sign up to the Facebook event page:
You can also sign the petition here: http://goo.gl/anNfCd
This rally is organised by Nigerian lesbian activist Aderonke Apata, with the support of the African LGBTI organisations, African Ranbow Family, Out and Proud Diamond Group, and the Peter Tatchell Foundation.
"Growing up in Nigeria, I was unable to disclose my sexuality, yet unable to hide it. The culture in Nigeria makes it clear that being gay or transgender is a sin, a sentiment that is fuelled by homophobic messages from faith communities, political leaders, families, and schools. I took these messages in, identified with them, and carried the shame of being a lesbian woman in Nigeria. I was arrested, tortured and extorted by the Nigerian Police. I demand a repeal of this toxic law," she said.
"Under a nineteenth century law imposed by the British colonial administration, male homosexuality is punishable in Nigeria by a sentence of 14 years imprisonment," added Peter Tatchell, Director of the human rights organisation, the Peter Tatchell Foundation.
"This draconian anti-LGBTI law prohibits same-sex marriage with a penalty of up to 14 years in prison. It also stipulates10 years jail for public displays of same-sex affection and 10 years for membership or support of LGBTI equality and advocacy groups.
"These two repressive laws are a toxic abuse of the human rights of Nigerian LGBTI people. They violate the non-discrimination clause (Article 42) of the Nigerian Constitution, Articles 2 and 3 of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights, and the equality provisions of the Commonwealth Charter, to which Nigeria is a signatory and which the country has pledged to uphold and respect," said Mr Tatchell.
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Last March 10, 2012, ASP-Laguna Chapter conducted a seminar entitled "Understanding our Children with Special Needs" at Holy Rosary College – Special Department in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This was in response to the school's request for a parenting seminar for parents, grandfather and grandmother, and caregivers of their students.
The seminar was divided into two sessions. The morning session is composed of parents whose children are 7 years old and below. The main concern of this group revolved around the challenging behaviors displayed by their children and the difficulty in using language at home and at school. The afternoon session was for parents having children whose are 8 years old and above with different disabilities. Living skills and independence at home and school were the main concerns of this group.
The seminar attended by 27 parents and 9 staff was facilitated by five ASP Laguna members and Autism Resource Center (ARC) staff namely Riza Cansanay, Lian del Valle, Vay Chavez, Jerome Nicolas and Lui Mansit.
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What Is the Meaning of a Grim Reaper Tattoo?
The image of the Grim Reaper, a figure who represents death, is usually associated with dark and somber themes. The meaning behind a Grim Reaper tattoo, however, can vary from person to person. Some people who sport this type of tattoo want to remind others of the fleeting nature of life. The tattoo, then, encourages everyone to live life to the fullest because they will eventually have to face death.
The figure of the Grim Reaper has been around for a very long time as a symbol of the personification of death. Tattooed images of the Grim Reaper usually portray a heavily cloaked figure, often holding a large scythe raised at his side. These tattoo depictions are sometimes popular with people who have survived a horrific accident. The picture of the Grim Reaper symbolizes the fact that the person has somehow cheated death.
The dark-themed tattoo can also indicate a person's fascination with all things surrounding death and dying. Images that often accompany pictures of the Grim Reaper are skulls, crossbones, skeletons, death heads, tombstones, vultures, ravens, moths and hourglass figures, which can signify the passage of time and getting older. The Grim Reaper is also referred to as the Angel of Death.
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My boyfriend is getting ready to go in for mediation in a couple weeks, he has been fighting his ex for custody for nine months now and so far, neither he or his ex are budging on anything. They live in separate states so visitation is going to end up being based on school year (is my guess anyway). He has a better support system for him and his son here and it is genuinely just a better environment for his son to be raised in. The problem that seems to be coming up is with the personality of both him and his ex, both very stubborn, and I think their hatred for one another is really the only thing that is keeping this from settling. Is there any advice that anyone can give me to help the situation? I told him to maybe go for custody and have him during the school year and allow her to have him during the summer, as well as come to Utah once every few months for a week to take him. His statement back to me was that she will realize that she has to pay for all these flights for visitation, so I told him to offer to split the cost, and he said no because he doesn't want to do anything to help her. I also told him that by getting hung up on small details then he's going to make himself look bad. Financially, he's in a better position than she is, and our plan is to get a home and get married, which at that point, our dual income is significantly more than what she will probably ever make, so to be hung up on finances is bad in my opinion.
The parents must love the child more than they hate each other. Until that happens the only loser will be the child.
If mom does, then next to a miracle , they probably will not change custody to him. It takes A LOT to take away custody from mom so he better start looking at long distance visitation plans and start negotiating.
Who moved away? If he moved away from her then he will get stuck with most of the travel costs. Some states will allow him to get a credit to child support in order to pay for travel.
Most long distance is the day after school gets out to the week before school starts up again in the fall. Look at a school calendar and see when their long vacations are and work from there. In the NE states, we have breaks at: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Feb (week off), Spring break (Easter). IF child is younger, still look at school calendar and put in what will happen when child is 5.
For you, let him handle it and support him. If he wants he can read the many posts on here that will show him that father's getting custody is not the norm in family court even when you can prove you are the better parent.