'India-Pacific' becomes Trump's choice of word in his Asia trip
Posted November. 06, 2017 07:59,
Updated November. 06, 2017 08:21
'India-Pacific' becomes Trump's choice of word in his Asia trip. November. 06, 2017 07:59. by Young-A Soh sya@donga.com.
"India-Pacific" has seemingly become a word that the U.S. administration prefers over "Asia-Pacific" as evidenced by several remarks before and during President Donald Trump's maiden Asia trip. Trump mentioned "India-Pacific" in his speech at the Yokota air base in Japan Sunday, and National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster also said at a briefing Thursday that "Since taking office, Trump has placed 43 calls to India-Pacific leaders." U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also mentioned "India-Pacific" 15 times on Oct. 18 in his remark to stress the expansion of the strategic relationship between the United States and India.
"A free and open India-Pacific," a concept which replaces "Asia-Pacific" of the former Obama administration, was first suggested by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his keynote speech at the Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development held in Nairobi, Kenya in August last year. It is a strategy based on the robust U.S.-Japan alliance to develop the India-Pacific region including India and Australia into a place that embraces values such as a free market economy and democracy to contain China's ambition to increase its presence in the Indian Ocean.
Japanese media outlets reported that the two leaders will announce this "India-Pacific" approach as a joint diplomatic strategy at the bilateral summit on Monday. President Trump reportedly plans speak about a free and open India-Pacific initiative at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit Friday in Vietnam.
Meanwhile, at the bilateral summit on Monday, President Trump and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe are likely to discuss how to evacuate Japanese citizens in South Korea in the event of an emergency on the Korean Peninsula, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Sunday. There are about 60,000 Japanese and more than 200,000 U.S. citizens in South Korea, and the Japanese government hopes to use transport by the U.S. military stationed in South Korea as the basis of its evacuation plan, according to the newspaper.
The Yomiuri Shimbun added that the Japanese government wants to use Maritime Self-Defense Forces transport vessels and other means for transportation to Japan from Busan and other locations in South Korea, but as Seoul is negative about Self-Defense Forces activities within its soil, there are no prospects for realizing this idea. For that reason, the Japanese government will expect the United States to urge South Korea to accept the Japanese request, the newspaper reported.
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DraftKings Faces $350,000 Fine For Underage Advertising Infraction
Sportsbook allegedly mailed over 2,000 advertisements to individuals under 21 years old
Published: Dec 30, 2022
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) announced Friday – two days before 16 mobile sportsbooks, including DraftKings, go live in the state – that it plans to take administrative action against DraftKings for violating the state's sports gaming advertising rules. DraftKings faces a fine of up to $350,000.
According to the OCCC's notice of violations sent to DraftKings, the sportsbook operator mailed roughly 2,500 advertisements to people under the age of 21. Ohio law prohibits sports betting marketing materials that target people under 21 years old.
"The Commission has been very clear about the rules and standards for sports gaming advertising with the industry, and are disappointed with the lack of compliance we have seen despite reminders," Matthew Schuler, executive director of the Ohio Casino Control Commission, said in a press release. "While we do not take administrative action lightly, DraftKings' conduct in this case warrants the Commission's intervention to ensure the integrity of sports gaming."
DraftKings can have a hearing with the OCCC to address the violation, if it chooses. That could result in a reduced or even fully removed fine.
Not the first violation
PENN Entertainment/Barstool Sportsbook was assessed a $250,000 penalty by the OCCC earlier this month for advertising to consumers under 21 years of age. The University of Toledo welcomed the Barstool College Football Show to its campus in November, and the show's host shared a pre-registration promo code during the event.
PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden said at a Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting that the company planned to pay the fine rather than asking for a hearing on the matter. All fines paid to the OCCC go into the Sports Gaming Revenue Fund.
Last week, the OCCC sent a memo to sports betting stakeholders directing them acknowledge responsible gaming measures more actively in advertising materials. The OCCC felt operators had formed a marketing pattern that put underage consumers at risk for problem gambling behaviors, and the commission asked for improvement.


Stephen Krashen
Stephen Krashen (/ˈstiːvən ˈkræʃən/) is an American linguist, educational researcher, and activist.
Currently professor emeritus at the University of Southern California, Krashen has published more than 350 papers and books, contributing to the fields of second language acquisition (SLA), bilingual education, and reading.[1][2]
He is credited with introducing various influential concepts and terms in the study of second language acquisition, including the Acquisition-Learning hypothesis, the Input hypothesis, Monitor hypothesis, the Affective Filter hypothesis, and the Natural Order hypothesis.[3] which form part of his theory of second language acquisition.[4]
Most recently, Krashen has promoted the use of free voluntary reading during second language acquisition, of which he says "I believe that it is the most powerful tool we have in language education, first and second."[5]
Krashen is known for his radicalism[6]
↑ District Administration: the magazine for K-12 education leaders. The Pulse: education's place for debate. "Stephen Krashen Bio".
↑ National Association for Bilingual Education. 2005 NABE Executive Board Election, Regional Representatives, West Region —Candidates' Statements & Biographies.
↑ Krashen, S. (2003) "Explorations in Language Acquisition and Use" The Taipei Lectures. Heinemann
↑ Schütz, Ricardo. "Stephen Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition." English Made in Brazil
↑ Scott, R.(2002) Achievement Profile: Stephen Krashen. ESL MiniConference Online
↑ see this thread on Thornbury's blog, also featuring comments from Jeremy Harmer, Steve Kaufmann and Krashen himself: https://scottthornbury.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/k-is-for-krashen/
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Terry Eagleton on Waking the Dead
November 14, 2009 October 15, 2012 kevin philosophy, politics
Speaking of Walter Benjamin, the eminent Terry Eagleton has an article in New Statesman entitled "Waking the Dead" about Benjamin and history.
What Benjamin meant was that how we act in the present can change the meaning of the past. The past may not literally exist (any more than the future does), but it lives on in its consequences, which are a vital part of it… In one sense, we know more about the French Revolution or the Stalinist reign of terror than those who were involved in them, because we know what they led to. With the privilege of hindsight, we can inscribe these events in a broader narrative, making more sense of them than Robespierre or Trotsky were ever able to do. The price of this superior knowledge is impotence. There is no way we can use this knowledge to undo past catastrophes. We are like men and women frantically waving at history from a long way off, powerless to intervene in its crises and convulsions.
I've been reading Nassim Nicholas Taleb's The Black Swan (highly rec'd, btw) and he has a passage on the "narrative fallacy" that dovetails nicely with this Eagleton paragraph. Taleb is making a different point, but he also emphasizes our continual re-interpretation of the past and our ability to re-make history.
Conventional wisdom holds that memory is like a serial recording device like a computer diskette. In reality, memory is dynamic — not static — like a paper on which new texts (or versions of the same text) will be continuously recorded, thanks to the power of posterior information… Memory is more of a self-serving dynamic revision machine: you remember the last time you remembered the event and, without realizing it, change the story at every subsequent remembrance. So we pull memories along causative lines, revising them involuntarily and unconsciously. We continuously renarrate past events in the light of what appears to make what we think of as logical sense after these events occur.
The question, of course, is who controls the remembering. Which memorymakers control how we "continuously renarrate past events?" Lastly, I should point out that my one gripe with the Eagleton piece is that he/Benjamin call this remembering and reinterpretation "nostalgia."
For this unorthodox leftist [Benjamin], astonishingly, there could even be something revolutionary about nostalgia. Today, nostalgia is almost as unacceptable as racism. Our politicians speak of drawing a line under the past and turning our back on ancient quarrels. In this way, we can leap forward into a scrubbed, blank, amnesiac future. If Benjamin rejected this kind of philistinism, it was because he was aware that the past holds vital resources for the renewal of the present.
Whereas I'd argue that this is not nostalgia at all. What they're calling for is closer to Nietzsche/Foucault's archaeology & genealogy, which is pretty far from revolutionary nostalgia. For it is really nostalgia that wants "a scrubbed, blank, amnesiac future" that is cleansed of all the soiled bits of history. It is nostalgia that ignores the specters still haunting us. If we're looking for "vital resources for the renewal of the present" then we'd do well to steer clear of nostalgic histories.
Lastly, if you read yesterday's post you'll know why I was amused that Eagleton wrote, "What happens, happens." Like yesterday, we close out today with que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be.
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Japan: Historic Peace And Friendship Treaty With China Signed During Official Visit By Chinese Senior Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-Ping 1978
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Asia's two dominant powers - China and Japan - have ratified an historic peace and friendship treaty.
SV EXT Chinese Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-Ping, Japanese Premier Takeo Fukuda, and officials inspect guard of honour (3 shots)
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The Soviet Union has opposed the treaty, saying that Japan will increase China's war potential by helping to modernise China's industry and technology. Soviet officials have also attacked a clause in the treaty dealing with "hegemony", or domination of a region by one country. They claim this clause is aimed at the Soviet Union. Since then, Japan has insisted that a further clause be added, stating that the treaty must not affect either Japanese or Chinese relations with third countries.
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Background: Asia's two dominant powers - China and Japan - have ratified an historic peace and friendship treaty. The ratification ceremony, held on Monday (23 October), came during and official visit to Japan by China's Senior Vice Premier, Teng Hsiao-Ping. The treaty ends 47 years of antipathy between the two nations which started when Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931.
SYNOPSIS: Tokyo gave a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the high-powered Chinese mission, head by Mr. Teng. He is also a Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, and is the most senior official from the People's Republic to visit Japan.
Mr. Teng's host for the eight-day visit is the Japanese Premier, Mr. Takeo Fukuda. The visit sets the seal on the blossoming relationship between China - the world's most populous country, and Japan - which is Asia's richest nation. The 10-year treaty was signed on August the 12th in Peking. It commits the two nations to develop perpetual ties of peace and friendship, as well as increase industrial co-operation. In Tokyo, some officials say this could be the most important diplomatic event since the end of World War Two.
The ratification of the treaty was performed at Mr. Fukuda's official residence. The instruments of ratification were exchanged by the two foreign ministers - Mr. Huang Hua of China, and Japan's Mr. Sunao Sonoda. Both Mr. Teng and Mr. Fukuda watched the ceremony and said the pact would help promote peace and stability in Asia and the world.
The Sino-Japanese treaty has provoked noisy protests in Tokyo and four right-win protesters were arrested by police. One of the four protesters tried to commit harakiri - ritual disembowelling - with a knife outside Mr. Fukuda's official residence. He was taken to hospital with injuries.
On Monday (23 October) Mr. Tong was received by Emperor Hirohito and members of the Japanese Royal Family. Mr. Teng also had lunch with the Emperor in his Tokyo palace.
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Thailand: China's Senior Vice President Teng Hsiao-Ping Watches Thai Arms Display.
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Ambati Rayudu announces retirement after World Cup 2019 snub
By: Abhimanyu Kulkarni |
Updated: July 4, 2019 8:46:22 AM
In the last two years, the team management had touted Ambati Rayudu as the no. 4 for the World Cup 2019. But Vijay Shankar was picked over him when the squad was announced.
Ambati Rayudu was listed in the reserves for the marquee event. (PTI Photo)
After being snubbed twice despite two players in the Indian World Cup squad sustained injuries, Ambati Rayudu on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket.
The 33-year-old Andhra batsman was listed in the reserves for the marquee event but was ignored despite an injury to all-rounder Vijay Shankar. In a bizarre move, opener Mayank Agarwal was named as the replacement.
In the last two years, the team management had touted Rayudu as the no. 4 for the World Cup 2019. But Vijay Shankar was picked over him when the squad was announced. The selectors felt that Vijay Shankar brought in more to the table with his all-round skills.
Rayudu has scored 1,694 runs in the 55 one-day internationals that he has represented India in. He has a healthy average of 47.05 and has 3 ODI centuries to his name.
After Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out the World Cup owing to a thumb injury, BCCI had flown in Rishabh Pant. When all-rounder Vijay Shankar was ruled out due to a toe injury, Mayank Agarwal, who was not among the reserves, was picked instead.
Until late last year, the team management had put their weight behind Ambati Rayudu. Skipper Virat Kohli had last year named him as the solution to India'a middle-order woes. "We believe he is the right person to capitalise on that spot. He is experienced and has won many games for his state and also in the IPL," Kohli had said in October last year.
After not being named in the initial World Cup squad, Rayudu had taken a dig at the selectors. "Just Ordered a new set of 3d glasses to watch the world cup," he had tweeted at the time.
At the ongoing World Cup, India have already sealed a playoff berth and will play their next game against Sri Lanka on July 6.


Trump asks Cabinet agencies to cut 5 percent from budgets
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By S.A. Miller and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
President Trump asked his Cabinet secretaries Wednesday to cut their budgets by 5 percent, mindful that the government reported a $117 billion increase in the federal deficit just three weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
"Get rid of the fat, get rid of the waste," Mr. Trump said at a Cabinet meeting. "I'm sure everybody at this table can do it. It'll have a huge impact. That's a very, very important request that I'm making."
He said the Defense Department, which has received a two-year rebuilding plan totaling $1.416 trillion, would be exempt.
"Now that we have our military taken care of, we have our law enforcement taken care of, we can do things that we really weren't in a position to do when I first came," the president said. "I made deals with the devil in order to get that done."
A Treasury Department report Monday showed the government ended fiscal 2018 with a deficit of $779 billion, or 17 percent more than fiscal 2017, which was split between President Obama and Mr. Trump.
It's not clear when any budget cuts would take effect. Mr. Trump asked his Cabinet secretaries to report back to him with proposals at their next meeting, presumably next month, implying the cuts would happen in the current fiscal year.
But the administration can't trim the current year's budget without a so-called rescission package that would need to be approved by Congress. Government funding that already has been appropriated by Congress and signed into law by the president cannot, by law, simply sit in accounts unspent beyond the current fiscal year.
The White House and Senate Republicans failed in June to approve rescission legislation that would have cut a mere $15 billion from the fiscal 2018 budget. The measure was approved by the House but rejected in the Senate on a procedural vote of 48-50, with GOP Sens. Richard Burr of North Carolina and Susan Collins of Maine voting against it.
Congress faces a spending deadline in December for portions of the federal government. But that looming battle is unlikely to include significant cuts because the White House wants robust funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which encompasses border protection and the plans for Mr. Trump's border wall.
The president's proposal for budget cuts could bolster GOP candidates in the midterm elections with a voter base unhappy about the ever-rising level of federal spending.
Earlier Wednesday, the president told reporters that the budget cuts would be imposed "next year."
Asked about the timing of cuts, White House deputy press secretary Lindsay Walters said, "The president has been clear that he is serious about cutting spending, and that was the message he reiterated to his Cabinet today."
Mr. Trump noted that last year's budget included the two-year increase for the military. He said he had to accept huge spending increases in social programs to gain Democrats' support.
"Last year, [my] first year, I had to do something with the military," he said. "The military was falling apart, it was depleted, it was in very bad shape. I had to give the Democrats, I call it 'waste money' — things that I never would have approved. But we had to do that in order to get their votes, because we don't have enough Republican votes to do this without them."
Earlier, Mr. Trump said on Fox Business Network's "Varney & Co.": "We are going to do a lot of cutting" after the midterm elections.
"It's not as tough as you think," the president said of budget cuts. "And frankly there is a lot of fat in there, but we had to get the military done."
Mr. Trump said his budget-cut proposal should be known as "the nickel plan."
"I have heard about the 'penny plan' for 15 years — one penny per year," Mr. Trump told his Cabinet. "Let's do the five-penny plan. There's tremendous amounts of money. I believe we can actually do it easily. We'll call it the one-year nickel plan. We may do another nickel plan next year, too."
Last month, Mr. Trump signed a $854 billion spending bill to keep the federal government open through Dec. 7, averting a partial government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
In March, Mr. Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill to cover the remainder of fiscal 2018. He vowed at the time he would veto any future appropriations bills with what he considered wasteful spending.
Rep. Roger Williams, Texas Republican, called Mr. Trump's plan for 5 percent cuts "a step in the right direction."
"The federal government's senseless spending habits have gone unchecked at the American taxpayer's expense," Mr. Williams said. "I look forward to continuing to cut unnecessary, cost-laden programs that will leave our future generations to deal with burdensome, ancestral debt."
Sen. John Kennedy, Louisiana Republican and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said budget cuts should "start with discretionary spending."
"Discretionary spending is going to go up to 3 or 4 percent a year," Mr. Kennedy said, citing Congressional Budget Office projections for the next decade.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blames rising federal deficits on a bipartisan unwillingness to contain spending on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. He said this week there is little chance of a major deficit-reduction deal while Republicans control Congress and the White House.
"It's disappointing, but it's not a Republican problem," the Kentucky Republican told Bloomberg News. "It's a bipartisan problem: unwillingness to address the real drivers of the debt by doing anything to adjust those programs to the demographics of America in the future."
⦁ Alex Swoyer contributed to this report.


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Here's Why I Bought Shiba Inu Coin Instead of Johnson & Johnson Stock
Fundamentals weren't a factor in my decision, regrettably.
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Johnson & Johnson is a stalwart stock that could be a good anchor for many portfolios.
Shiba Inu is an exciting cryptocurrency because it seemed destined to hit the moon this year.
If you have a rationale for an investment, make sure that the rationale is a valid one.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO:SHIB) couldn't be more distinct as investments. Whereas J&J is one of the world's largest healthcare companies with a long and stable history of performance, Shiba Inu is a highly volatile joke cryptocurrency that's a copy of another highly volatile joke cryptocurrency, Dogecoin.
And since I bought some Shiba Inu on October 27, I'm going to (try to) defend my decision.
Not every investment is right for every investor
One way that I rationalize my purchase of Shiba Inu to myself is by remembering (correctly) that not every stock fits in every portfolio.
Some investors have high tolerances for risk, and others need to prioritize preserving their capital above all else. Likewise, you may already be invested in a specific company and be reluctant to buy shares of one of its competitors. There's nothing wrong with passing on a popular and successful stock if it doesn't have the characteristics that you're looking for.
In my case, my portfolio is already adequately diversified across a few different sectors, but I haven't yet met my 2021 goals for my target level of exposure to cryptocurrencies. And, within cryptocurrencies, I decided to address the issue of concentration risk by diversifying my holdings through the purchase of Shiba Inu. While Ethereum would normally be my go-to option for crypto, I already own it, so buying more wouldn't have reduced any risk.
In contrast, buying Johnson & Johnson shares would have increased my exposure to the healthcare sector, where I'm already invested in strongly performing companies like AbbVie, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, and Supernus Pharmaceuticals. And, while J&J's stability, enduring business model, and financial strength are undeniable, it hasn't outperformed the market consistently over the last decade.
So, it doesn't really have a place in my growth-oriented portfolio, even though it's a fairly safe stock. Nor would it hedge against any specific risks that my portfolio currently faces. And, its dividend would introduce a small tax liability that I would need to pay each year.
Of course, keen readers will note that I still haven't made an argument for Shiba Inu specifically. Though it's true that Johnson & Johnson would've been a poor fit, another cryptocurrency like Bitcoin would have met my requirements for more diversification and upside exposure quite handily.
So, why did I pick Shiba Inu?
Impulsive purchasing is a surefire way to lose money
You caught me: I don't really have an evidence-based argument in favor of buying Shiba Inu.
In short, I got caught up in the hype surrounding the cryptocurrency's meteoric rise this year, which a stock like Johnson & Johnson could never possibly deliver. One of the most important skills in investing is self-control, and that's exactly the challenge that made me stumble this time around.
My impulsive investment has had some consequences, to say the least.
Right now, I'm sitting on losses of around 50% of my initial Shiba Inu purchase after about a month of holding. If I had purchased Johnson & Johnson shares instead, I'd be down only 2.3%, and if I had purchased an index fund tracking the wider market, I'd be down by around 2.04%. I'm fully confident that had I purchased them, my shares of J&J would grow to reach a positive total return in due time. But, I can't say the same for my shares of Shiba Inu.
The reason why Johnson & Johnson would have been a better investment for me than Shiba Inu is that it's a company with real cash flows, veteran management, and decades of experience competing within their markets. Even though the stock wouldn't have fulfilled the goals I set out for my portfolio, it's clear that it would serve the general goal of making money rather than losing money far better than Shiba Inu is capable of in the long term.
Press pause before buying
When you're evaluating an investment, it's easy to get excited and to convince yourself to brush the blemishes under the rug rather than engage with them seriously.
Especially in situations where you're desperate to avoid missing out on a skyrocketing stock or cryptocurrency, being a bit too greedy can lead to making ill-advised decisions that put a dent in your portfolio down the line. If you make up an investing thesis after the fact, as I did, it probably isn't going to serve you as well as having a fully thought-out approach in hand before diving in.
Of course, if you're in the same spot as I am with Shiba Inu, try not to be too hard on yourself.
The market offers a parade of temptations every day, and it takes a lot of patience to chart your own path without getting carried away. On the off chance that you jump at an "opportunity" like Shiba Inu, there's always a chance for redemption via a more prudent investment down the line.
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Six Minnesota State Parks Where You Won't Get Eaten By Mosquitoes
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If you're looking to get out and enjoy the great outdoors before summer slips away on us and you don't want to turn into one big mosquito bite, here's some good news from the Minnesota DNR.
While just about all of us enjoy getting outside during our fleeting summer months here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, nobody enjoys getting all bitten up by Minnesota's state bird, I mean, mosquitoes, right?
Luckily there are a few of Minnesota's beautiful state parks where the mosquitoes aren't quite so bad-- and they're all in our neck of the woods, too. According to the Minnesota DNR, these six state parks are where you want to head if you're looking to avoid those blasted mosquitoes:
Beaver Creek Valley State Park in Caledonia;
Forestville Mystery Cave State Park in Forestville;
Frontenac State Park in Frontenac;
Great River Bluffs State Park in Winona;
John A. Latsch State Park in Altura;
and Whitewater State Park, also in Altura.
So what's up with these state parks not having mosquitoes? Well, first, that's not entirely true. While the DNR says they can't promise there won't be ANY mosquitoes, these state parks-- thanks to their location here in southeast Minnesota-- most likely have less.
What's up with that? Well, you can thank the glaciers that once covered the upper Midwest millions of years ago. When those glaciers last moved through, for some reason, they avoided what's now southeast Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin-- which is why we don't have any natural lakes in these parts.
But that's good news for having fewer mosquitoes. Because mosquitoes like stagnant warm water-- like lakes-- to reproduce. And, without any lakes, our environment isn't as attractive to those blasted bugs. As the DNR says, "these particular parks tend to have fewer biting insects because of their geologic and meteorologic conditions."
You'll still want to use some caution, though, the DNR says, but at least the mosquitoes shouldn't be quite as bad.
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Ask the Expert: James' favourite places to visit in India
by Amelia Curran June 14, 2019 0 comment
Deciding where to visit in India can leave you feeling paralysed with choice. It is VAST, and each region offers its own distinctive energy, character and charm. Our India specialist, James, has an encyclopedic knowledge of the country and is passionate about sharing his expertise with fellow curious travellers. Here he shares his personal opinion on some of the best places to visit in India for different types of holiday experience.
It is first worth noting that India is also a place that divides opinion. Some travellers adore the hectic bustle of Delhi, while others might prefer a relaxing sojourn in the south. These are James' personal favourite destinations, but if you would like to discuss whereabouts would be right for you, arrange a call with him a call for free, friendly travel advice.
Best city: Kolkata (Calcutta)
Kolkata is without a doubt one of the best cities to visit in India to get a flavour of the fascinating culture.
Where to start! For one thing, the architecture is outstanding. The city is adorned with incredible buildings from a vast range of influences, from British to Chinese to traditional Bengali; exploring the streets, you will be met with captivating design on every corner from the confluence of cultures that make the city so fascinating. The British influence is particularly strong here: it is said that the qualities of a Victorian gentleman live on among the middle-class Bengali bhadralok (gentlemen), with Sherlock Holmes and cricket being immensely popular among locals. If you are a cricket fan yourself, visit the grounds at Eden Garden or head to Maidans park to catch a candid game in action.
History buffs can explore the legacy of Mother Teresa, while foodies will relish the amazing street food (a Kati Roll is an absolute must-try). For those looking to get an inch off the map, the impressive Howrah Bridge and train station provides a gateway to the lesser-visited Northeast of India, which could make for a fascinating addition to your journey.
Best place for wildlife
India is a brilliant wildlife destination with its very own 'big five': the Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion, the Asiatic Leopard, the Indian Elephant and the one-horned Rhino.
Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh offers excellent opportunities for tiger sightings away from the throngs of Bandhavgarh. Leopards and sloth bears are present, though more elusive. The wealth of birdlife is excellent, and it is also the only park in India where you will find swamp deer (or barasingha), a species revived from near extinction. What's more, the scenery here is just astounding and truly unlike anywhere else; you'll have plenty of time to explore rural life here with respectful excursions to local villages.
Insider tip: spend a little longer here and explore the stunning offbeat area of Phen National Park – you will not be disappointed!
A close second choice is Nagarhole, which is wonderful for birdlife and offers the chance to see the big three mammals: leopards, tigers and elephants. This is one of only a few national parks where you can spot all three, though sighting them all in one trip would be pretty lucky!
If you're interested in seeing how India's wildlife stands up on an international scale, take a look at our interview with a naturalist on safaris in India vs. wildlife in Africa – it's fascinating to see the comparison.
Best beach: Neeleshwar
Neeleshwar has to be number one in terms of beaches. It is found in a remote part of Northern Kerala which is just an inch off the typical trail but well worth the journey. It is gorgeous: low on tourists and high on ambience, relaxing and yet nearby plenty of activities. The peaceful northern Backwaters are easy to reach from here, as is the impressive Bekal Fort. You'll also find plenty of small villages to explore and get to know the gentle pace of life. Hotel options are good too: two of my favourites include the rustic Kanan Beach Resort and the higher-end Neeleshwar Hermitage.
Over on the east coast, Mahabalipuram is good for people-watching and local culture, especially around festival time (in January). If you'd like to see our guide to the best beaches in India, click here.
Best for scenery
The Western Ghats, between Munnar, Valparai & Kodaikanal, are a lush and dramatic region of India's famous hills. Expect winding roads, sheer drops, views from the plains of Tamil Nadu to the top of the peaks of Munnar all in one frame. This area is great for hiking and experiencing village life, and it's also very easy to get off the beaten track from here too (in fact, Kerala, in general, is great for this: there are plenty of stunning areas just around the corner from more touristy towns such as Munnar, Alleppey and Thekkady).
Best for luxury: Amanbagh
Head to Amanbagh for the ultimate luxury experience. Location-wise, it is off-the-beaten-track – an oasis in the sandy desert around two hours from Jaipur, with a permanent soundtrack of birdsong – but the amazing Aman service means your every need will be easily catered for. Design-wise, the 24 havelis (guest houses) and 15 pool pavilions are decorated in a minimalist style with traditional Rajasthani touches – all feel in perfect harmony with the surrounding Aravali foothills. A stay here would add a unique and special twist to a holiday to the Golden Triangle.
Off-the-beaten-track
For something really different, head to Arunachal Pradesh in the remote Seven Sisters region of northeast India. This area feels lush and remote, with some of the most pristine landscapes I have ever seen: expect turquoise waters, snow-capped mountains, and rainforest-clad hills. The culture here is incredibly distinctive, with Tibetan-style monasteries and a number of small tribes who focus on sustainable living. Plus, despite feeling worlds away, it is in fact relatively easy to reach too – don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like help planning your route!
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"What gets measured, gets managed": why EP100 member Hilton is investing in smarter energy use
When Hilton first rolled out its corporate responsibility measurement platform in 2009, it was a strategic investment in making smarter use of energy.
With more than 5,500 properties spread across 109 countries and territories, the hospitality company knew embedding energy efficiency into its business strategy would have a measurable impact on reducing emissions and saving money.
All Hilton hotels are required to use LightStay, Hilton's corporate responsibility measurement system, to set annual targets for energy, water and waste usage. The platform measures goal progress, tracks energy use and carbon output.
"If you just look at this from the perspective of running a business, energy is typically a hotel's second-highest operating cost. We're focused on creating innovative solutions to do more with less," says Daniella Foster, Senior Director for Corporate Responsibility, Hilton.
"By tracking this and by proactively investing in LightStay, we were able to save US$1 billion. So, the business case is really powerful."
Innovating for smarter energy use
Hilton joined The Climate Group's EP100 initiative during Climate Week NYC 2018 with a commitment to expand its smart energy management system and achieve a 40% energy productivity improvement by 2030, from a 2008 baseline.
In May Hilton announced Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals to cut its environmental footprint in half and double social impact investment by 2030. The company will use LightStay to track its goal of reducing carbon emission by 61% by 2030, a goal approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative, making Hilton the first major hotel company to institute science-based targets.
Since 2008, Hilton has already reduced its energy and water consumption by 20%, and its carbon footprint by 30%.
"If you just look at this from the perspective of running a business, energy is typically a hotel's second-highest operating cost."
Daniella Foster, Senior Director for Corporate Responsibility, Hilton.
The company is one of 38 members of EP100, which, delivered in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, aims to significantly scale up corporate action on energy productivity. A recent report by the International Energy Agency shows global energy efficiency gains since 2000 prevented 12% more energy use and 12% more greenhouse gas emissions in 2017.
For Hilton, increasing energy efficiency is leading to further benefits. "When we added our smart laundry technology, we discovered hotels use less energy and water," says Foster.
Hilton is also reducing energy with its Connected Room Technology. Using the Hilton Honors app, guests can use their mobile phones as the in-room remote to control the heating, lighting and air condition.
"From a sustainability perspective, this has tremendous potential," says Foster. "We know guests typically spend 70% of their stay outside the room. If you could make sure the lights are off in that time, with the climate at a reasonable state, that can have a great impact."
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A powerful business case
Smart innovations like Connected Room allow individuals to play an active role in saving emissions from Hilton properties, directly responding to growing consumer demand for greater sustainability.
In 2018, Hilton asked guests about their buying preferences. Approximately 1/3 of 72,000 respondents said they research a hotel's social and environmental efforts before booking.
"This survey has definitely helped make the business case for advancements in sustainability at our hotels," Foster explains. "If you look internally at our business as well, I'd say nearly half of our team members are millennials or younger. These are issues that our Team Members care about. As part of operating a long-term, sustainable business, we have to think about the future."
Hilton is part of a growing movement of businesses increasingly taking action. A recent report by EP100 member Johnson Controls shows 59% of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency and smart building technology within the next year. The top five drivers for doing so include energy cost savings, brand reputation and employee retention.
"Lowering energy use right across the private sector is vital if we are to achieve no more than 1.5 degree global warming, so it's encouraging to see large companies like Hilton step up," says Mike Peirce, Corporate Partnerships Director, The Climate Group.
"Putting energy efficiency at the heart of growth strategy makes business sense – it lowers risk, saves money, and delivers on the expectations of shareholders. We call on businesses everywhere to seize the opportunity."
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1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair
Dairy Barn Rules
Dairy Secretary, Chas F. Mills, issued rules for dairy exhibitors during the World's Fair.
The Dairy Barn will be open for visitors from the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The barns are to be well cleaned each morning no later that 9 o'clock and are to be ready for inspection no later than 10:30 a.m.
All manure must be promptly removed from the barns as voided between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 6 o'clock p.m.
The cows are to be properly groomed no later than 10 a.m. and to be scrupulously clean between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The three daily periods for commencing to milk are 4 o'clock a.m., 12 o'clock p.m., and 7 o'clock p.m.
The two daily periods for commencing to milk are 6 o'clock a.m. and 6 o'clock p.m.
The milking will be done under the supervision of the representative of the committee of the agricultural experiment stations.
The milk is to be weighed and sampled by the representative and by him it will be made a matter of record.
Dairy Barns under construction, 1904.
The three daily feeding periods are 4 o'clock a.m., 12 o'clock p.m., and 7 o'clock p.m.
All feed is to be weighed by the representative of the agricultural experiment station and he will make it as a matter of record.
The said representative will see that the feed is weighed for each cow daily and is fed to the respective animal as specified by the barn superintendent.
Only the attendants are to be admitted into the railing enclosing the cows without passes.
The milkers are to be neatly attired in clean white suits, and the other attendants in clean suits of blue denim: the suits should be freshly ironed for the noon milking.
The milkers will care only for the cows placed in the especial charge of each by the barn superintendent, to whom they will look for orders.
Visitors desiring information will make application to the barn superintendent and not interfere by question or otherwise with the attendants in the discharge of their duties.
All applications of visitors for admission within the railing enclosing the cows must be made to the respective barn superintendent.
No loud talking or noise tending to disturb the cows will be permitted.
The St. Louis World's Fair was an amazing site for all to see. In order for the Fair to be the best, the fair operators created these rules for the Dairy Barn to keep it looking nice and orderly, just like all other facilities at the fair.
Reference: Farmer and Stockman, July 16, 1904
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You made someone who instigated anti-Sikh riots, a Chief Minister: PM Modi exposes Congress, MP CM Kamal Nath in Parliament
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath is accused of instigating people during the anti-Sikh genocide in 1984 after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. According to the witnesses, Kamal Nath was present at the Rakab Ganj Gurudwara inciting the mob in 1984.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and its sympathisers during his reply to the motion of thanks to President's address in Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Modi also indirectly attacked the Congress party, especially Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath by reference to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha: You did not send those who are accused in the anti-Sikh riots to jails. Not just that, you also made someone who has allegations of instigating anti-Sikh riots, a Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/drO4SXJ6ia
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2020
Attacking Congress over its hypocrisy over the Citizenship Amendment Act, PM Modi questioned Congress party's silence over the anti-Sikh genocide and asked why did not they seek justice for the Sikhs then by sending the accused to Jail.
Read: Two witnesses ready to depose against senior Congress leader Kamal Nath's alleged role in 1984 Sikh genocide
He further attacked the party by stating that Congress party not only failed in sending the accused in the anti-Sikh riots to jails but also made an accused the Chief Minister of the state by referring to Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath.
"You did not send those who are accused in the anti-Sikh riots to jails. Not just that, you also made someone who has allegations of instigating anti-Sikh riots, a Chief Minister," said PM Modi as he indirectly attacked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.
Read: How Congress created the 'Hindu terror' theory: A saga that started not with Malegaon blasts, but Sikh massacre of 1984
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Every five minutes in the UK someone is raped. One in four women and one in six men have experienced sexual violence. 15% of girls and 5% of boys have experienced sexual violence by the time they are sixteen.
The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK and has been providing infrastructure support to our members for the past 15 years. We have 129 member agencies based in the UK and Ireland providing information, advice, support and therapy to over 80,000 individual survivors each year. Our services work with victims and survivors of all ages, male and female, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, including support for partners and family members.
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Marlborough Decorative & Fine Arts Society has made several contributions to the local arts scene. Most recently MaDFAS provided the $500 First Prize in the Annual Members' Exhibition of the Marlborough Art Society. Our MaDFAS Chair, Pat O'Brien was one of the three judges and is pictured here with Danielle Yealands, whose work 'Beyond Measure' was announced as the winner on 19th August. Congratulations to Danielle.


Cowboys Stole Four Years From Dak Prescott
Cowboys Stole Four Years From Dak Prescott!
According to Michael Irving, he feels that the Dallas Cowboys stole four years of Dak's life playing for the team. Irving wants the Cowboys to dig deep in their pockets and open their wallets wide for Prescott. Read on to learn why Irving is saying Cowboys stole four years from Dak Prescott…
CelebNSports247.com reports that Irvin believes the 26-year-old quarterback deserves every penny and then some from owner Jerry Jones based on his in services in Dallas the last four years.
While Michael Irvin was discussing the current contract standoff between his former team and Prescott. he decided to weigh in on the situation.
Michael states, according to the Dallas Morning News:
Dak has been not great, but perfect. Not necessarily in wins and losses, of course. But I'm talking about just the person that he's been. The kind of investment you want to make, the kind of guy you say 'yeah, we hit it with this guy. We got him in the fourth round.' You stole four years, so whatever he gets he deserves because you still owe him back pay.
The Cowboys drafted Prescott at No. 135 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. Over his first four seasons in Dallas, he has thrown for 15,778 yards, with 97 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. He's also led the Cowboys to the postseason twice.
Despite all the chatter on Prescott NEEDING to get paid;Dak wants a four year deal nothing more than that.
USA Today's Jori Epstein commented by saying:
FWIW re talk of a 5-year, $175 million offer to Dak Prescott…nothing's changed on his side. Dak wants a four-year deal from Cowboys. He's not entertaining offers of more than four years. Guarantees, structure of contract are important beyond potential max value ?
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Migrant crisis: It's a question of human rights – not charity
'Another EU summit is not required to resolve this situation, and the Irish Government does not need to wait for further requests for assistance'
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A young migrant girl holds up a handmade sign outside Keleti train station in Budapest, Hungary, September 3rd. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has said that Ireland's response to the current refugee crisis in Europe is, and has been, a generous one. There is no doubt that the contribution of the Irish Naval Service, in saving thousands of lives, has been hugely significant. The decision to continue the mission, and to deploy the LÉ Samuel Beckett, is very welcome. This is a limited response, however.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has registered more than four million Syrian refugees as "persons of concern" falling within its mandate. Almost one quarter of those are children. With such numbers of people seeking protection, offering to host just over 1,000 refugees over a 2½ year period is far from generous.
It is also troubling to hear repeated references to Ireland's generosity in the face of this crisis. Offering protection to people fleeing systemic human rights violations is not an act of charity. It is a human rights imperative, a matter of legal and moral obligation. Simon Coveney rightly cautions that the Government must be ready to provide accommodation and services to refugees before committing to increasing numbers. He is, of course, correct, but if there is no political will to take these steps, then such obstacles will not be overcome.
The concern to distinguish between genuine refugees and economic migrants, is also troubling. It is not the role of Government Ministers to determine whether a protection claim is well founded. We do not know how many of those who have died seeking to cross the Mediterranean were seeking asylum from persecution, or simply a better place in the world (to paraphrase the post-war Jewish philosopher, Hannah Arendt). Their right to seek and to enjoy asylum – a cornerstone of our human rights regime – was not protected by European governments. Neither was their right to be protected against abuse by unscrupulous traffickers.
As a matter of law, Ireland is required to prevent and combat human trafficking, an egregious human rights violation. The 2005 Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, requires states to adopt a human rights based approach to the fight against human trafficking. This includes taking appropriate measures to enable migration to take place legally, so as to reduce vulnerability to abuse. This legal obligation is frequently ignored by states. Yet, it is and will be critical to preventing further deaths on Mediterranean crossings.
As another European summit approaches, concern has been expressed that freedom of movement within the European Union is now under threat. This freedom was always limited for third country nationals and refugees within Europe. Juxtaposed, as it is, against an expanding "Fortress Europe", freedom of movement has been for many no more than a distant and fragile hope.
It is timely to remind ourselves of the freedoms that lie at the heart of the greater European project. The Preamble to the Charter of Fundamental Rights declares the Union as founded on the indivisible, universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity. Those values are now fundamentally threatened by the construction not of shelters, but of walls and barbed wire fences.
The European Convention on Human Rights, adopted in 1950, against the backdrop of mass forced displacement in Europe, proclaims the realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms as at the heart of the Council of Europe's very raison d'être. In its judgment in the case of Khalaifa & Ors v Italy, handed down on September 1st, the European Court of Human Rights reminded Italy that the increased responsibilities that come with immigration do not displace states' obligations to effectively protect the human dignity of all persons. These obligations apply to all states, not just those at the coal face of this crisis.
Addressing root causes of the refugee crisis, as the Taoiseach has advocated, is essential. There is no quick or easy solution, however, to the conflicts and systematic human rights violations that we are witnessing in Syria, Afghanistan and Eritrea. The imperative to address root causes, does not discharge us of our human rights responsibility to provide protection to those now displaced.
The proposal to expand the list of so-called "safe countries of origin", to facilitate fast-tracking of asylum claims and a speedy removal of asylum seekers, fails to address the core issues at the heart of this crisis – Europe's lack of solidarity, its failure to agree a fair and comprehensive resettlement programme and its faltering commitment to the right to seek and to enjoy asylum. Eritrea, Syria, Afghanistan, are not and cannot be designated as safe countries of origin. As the broken Dublin system continues to fail, Europe appears to be in denial.
Writing on the plight of refugees post second World War, Hannah Arendt reminded us that more than freedom and justice is at stake, when "belonging to the community into which one is born is no longer a matter of course and not belonging no longer a matter of choice." This extremity, is the situation of people deprived of human rights, deprived in her words, of the right to have rights.
Another EU summit is not required to resolve this situation, and the Irish Government does not need to wait for further requests for assistance. What is required is a much greater act of solidarity, and a willingness to defend and vindicate the rights of very desperate people – refugees and migrants.
Siobhán Mullally, Professor of Law, University College Cork and Vice-President of the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action Against Trafficking.
Simon Coveney
Siobhan Mullally
Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action Against Trafficking
Irish Government
Khalaifa & Ors
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Jean-Claude Juncker: Asylum standards are in EU law, but are they in our hearts?
Kathy Sheridan: We should stop cribbing about the 'small stuff' – and think big


UHS works with communities to help reduce national suicide rates
Saving lives requires a comprehensive approach — one that involves both health systems and communities working together.
According to the CDC, suicide is rarely caused by a single factor but instead a range of factors including mental health conditions, relationships, substance use, physical health, and job, financial, and legal problems.
Suicide prevention is a core responsibility of any health system, and Universal Health Services (UHS) is committed to doing its part to improve mental healthcare in communities across the U.S. and to advance suicide prevention at both the national and local levels. This is critically important given that suicide rates in the U.S. are at multi-decade highs.
One way UHS has demonstrated its commitment to suicide prevention is through its longstanding partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance). The Action Alliance is the nation's only public-private partnership working to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Debbie Osteen, Executive Vice President and President of the Behavioral Health Division at UHS, has served on the Action Alliance's Executive Committee since 2014. The Executive Committee is a group of diverse senior leaders from the public and private sector — all committed to championing prevention as a national priority.
Learn more about the Action Alliance's important work in this video produced in collaboration with UHS:
Communities and health systems working together
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. According to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is rarely caused by a single factor but instead a range of factors including mental health conditions, relationships, substance use, physical health, and job, financial, and legal problems. This means we need to look outside of clinical settings and broaden support systems often found in many community settings like schools, places of worship, neighborhoods and workplaces. As the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, UHS recognizes that improving and saving lives requires a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention — one that involves both health systems and communities working together.
Ways we can all help
Public opinion polls reveal that while the general public recognizes suicide as a serious issue, many people are reluctant to reach out to someone who might be struggling for fear they might make the situation worse. Even the smallest of actions can help someone who is struggling or in crisis make recovery a reality. When someone is feeling helpless, hopeless, alone, and often in their darkest hour, it can be a daunting road to walk down without a hand to hold or an ear to listen.
Whether you're a neighbor or a student, a family member or a friend, an employee or a supervisor, a parishioner or a faith leader, a teacher or a PTA member, you can be there for someone who may be struggling — just like you would be for someone with a physical illness, such as cancer or heart disease. Actively listening in a nonjudgmental way, offering a meal, calling to check in, and helping to develop a safety plan are concrete ways to help someone feel supported.
However big or small they may seem, these actions can help a fellow community member to feel less alone. Here are some other ways we can all help:
Recognize the warning signs
Learn the action steps for communicating with someone who might be suicidal
Share the Lifeline number (800-273-TALK) – 24/7, free, and confidential support. Military veterans may press '1' for specialized care.
Promote resources and services that are available
Each and every one of us can strive to be a non-judgmental shoulder to lean on, a more sympathetic ear, a supportive hand to hold by being there for one another in some of life's most challenging moments. Only by working together — involving everyone in our communities — can we truly address this preventable public health issue.
Professional help is available
If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact one of our facilities nearest you.
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Key points to keep in mind
Suicide impacts every community
Suicide affects all demographics: different ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientation, and occupations.
Suicide is often preventable when people at risk receive the care and support they need.
Suicide is closely connected with other broad issues of concern such as the opioid crisis and other substance use disorders, loss of purpose, relationship issues, financial issues, and mental health.
Communities play a key role in suicide prevention
Community settings, such as behavioral health centers, schools, private treatment facilities, primary care offices, churches and employers have a wide range of access to members of the community. These community-based services are in an ideal position to help people who may be struggling and connect them to services.
Preventing suicide is a collective and community responsibility, and anyone can take actions that can promote healing and give hope to someone who might be struggling.
Reducing suicide in the U.S. requires a comprehensive approach involving both health systems — like UHS' network of facilities — and communities.
Help and hope is available
UHS is a leader in behavioral healthcare: UHS' more than 200 facilities across the U.S. treated more than 600,000 patients in 2017.
UHS is committed to providing high quality treatment programs and services to patients with special, and sometimes complex, mental health needs.
The overwhelming majority of individuals who struggle with suicidal ideation go on to recover.
Recovery is possible and UHS is committed to helping those who are struggling get the care and treatment they need.
Universal Health Services Submits Proposal for New West Allis Behavioral Health Hospital
The new hospital will address the growing unmet need for accessible, high-quality and advanced inpatient behavioral health services in Southeastern Wisconsin and across the state.
Universal Health Services, Inc. Ranks on Fortune 500 for 16th Year
May 2019 — Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), one of the largest providers of acute and behavioral healthcare in America, is pleased to announce it has again ranked on the Fortune 500 list.
New Behavioral Health Facility Breaks Ground; MercyOne Central Iowa, Universal Health Services Expand Behavioral Health Access
Clive Behavioral Health, a partnership of MercyOne and UHS, will address the growing, unmet need for accessible, high-quality and advanced behavioral health services.
UHS Celebrates 40 Years of Providing Superior Quality Care
From early entrepreneur to Fortune 500 company, UHS is now one of the most respected health management companies in the world.
UHS Releases Results of Poll Examining Americans' Perceptions on Mental Health
Large majorities view mental and physical health as equally important; believe that mental illness can be effectively managed; cite ongoing stigma and barriers to treatment.
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Argentine Leaders Meet With U.S. To Discuss Dollarizing Its Economy
PARIS -- Argentine Economy Minister Roque Fernandez met U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers on Sunday to discuss prospects for dollarizing the South American country's economy.
Speaking at a press conference after the hour-long meeting, Mr. Fernandez said Mr. Summers had made it clear that even if Argentina switches to the dollar, the U.S. has no intention of altering its monetary policies or monitoring foreign countries' financial systems.


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99 and 44/100% Dead 47 years old
Everyone is dying to meet Harry Crown.
Uncle Frank Kelly calls on Harry Crown to help him in a gang war. The war becomes personal when Harry's new girlfriend is kidnapped by Uncle Frank's enemy, Big Eddie.
Edmond O'Brien as Uncle Frank Kelly
Richard Harris as Harry Crown
Bradford Dillman as Big Eddie
Chuck Connors as Claw Zuckerman
Roy Jenson as Jake
Ann Turkel as Buffy
99 and 44/100% Dead Cast
Edmond O'Brien He was 58, 69 years old when he died as Uncle Frank Kelly
Richard Harris He was 43, 72 years old when he died as Harry Crown
Bradford Dillman He was 44, 87 years old when he died as Big Eddie
Chuck Connors He was 53, 71 years old when he died as Claw Zuckerman
Roy Jenson He was 47, 80 years old when he died as Jake
Ann Turkel She was 28, now 75 years old as Buffy
Tony Brubaker as Burt (as Anthony Brubaker)
Janice Heiden as Clara (as Janis Heiden)
Zooey Hall He was 28, now 75 years old as Tony (as David Hall)
Zooey Hall He was 28, now 75 years old as Tony
Kathrine Baumann She was 24, now 72 years old as Baby
Chuck Roberson He was 55, 69 years old when he died as Gunman
Jerry Summers He was 43, 74 years old when he died as Shoes
Max Kleven He was 41, now 88 years old as North
William Hansen He was 63, 64 years old when he died as Joe - Kelly's Accountant
Bennie E. Dobbins He was 41, 55 years old when he died as Driver (as Bernie Dobbins)
99 and 44/100% Dead Crew
Harold F. Kress as Editor. He was 61 (86) years old when He died Editing
Jack Baur as Casting. He was 59 (65) years old when He died Production
Glenn E. Anderson as Sound Mixer. Sound
Jerry Wunderlich as Set Decoration. He was 49 (73) years old when He died Art
John Frankenheimer as Director. He was 44 (72) years old when He died Directing
Ken Chase as Makeup Artist. He was 60 (71) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
A. Paul Pollard as Special Effects. Crew
Theodore Soderberg as Sound Re-Recording Mixer. He was 51 (89) years old when He died Sound
Lamar Boren as Underwater Director of Photography. He was 57 (68) years old when He died Camera
Joe Wizan as Producer. He was 39 (76) years old when He died Production
Herman A. Blumenthal as Art Direction. He was 58 (69) years old when He died Art
Jere Henshaw as Executive In Charge Of Production. Production
Ralph Woolsey as Director of Photography. He was 60 (104) years old when He died Camera
Mickey Borofsky as Associate Producer. Production
Robert Dillon as Writer. He was 41 (now 89) years old Writing
Daniel R. Jordan as Grip. Camera
Mel Dellar as Unit Production Manager. Production
Erik Cord as Stunts. Crew
Chuck Roberson as Stunts. He was 55 (69) years old when He died Crew
Henry Mancini as Original Music Composer. He was 50 (70) years old when He died Sound
Max Kleven as Stunt Coordinator. He was 41 (now 88) years old Crew
Gene LeBell as Stunts. He was 41 (now 89) years old Crew
Craig R. Baxley as Stunts. He was 24 (now 72) years old Crew
George P. Wilbur as Stunts. He was 33 (now 80) years old Crew
Kurt Neumann as Assistant Director. He was 66 (50) years old when He died Directing
George Robotham as Stunts. He was 53 (86) years old when He died Crew
Fritz Ford as Stunts. He was 46 (78) years old when He died Crew
Dick Durock as Stunts. He was 37 (72) years old when He died Crew
Larry Duran as Stunts. He was 49 (77) years old when He died Crew
Tony Epper as Stunts. He was 35 (73) years old when He died Crew
Paul Stader as Stunts. He was 63 (80) years old when He died Crew
Jack Verbois as Stunts. Crew
Jack Williams as Stunts. He was 53 (85) years old when He died Crew
Joe Canutt as Stunts. He was 37 (81) years old when He died Crew
George Holmes as Gaffer. He was 55 (66) years old when He died Lighting
Larry Holt as Stunts. Crew
John W. Rogers as Production Manager. Production
Bennie E. Dobbins as Stunts. He was 41 (55) years old when He died Crew
Loren Janes as Stunts. He was 42 (85) years old when He died Crew
Ron Talsky as Costume Design. He was 39 (60) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
Bob Herron as Stunts. He was 49 (97) years old when He died Crew
99 and 44/100% Dead (47 years)
Release day: Thursday, August 29, 1974


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How do I contact the South African consulate Chicago?
South African. Address. Consulate of South Africa in Chicago. 200 S Michigan Ave # 600. Chicago, IL 60604. USA. Telephone number. (312) 939-7929. Fax number.
Where are the South African consulates in the United States?
This website is a joint project of the Embassy of South Africa in Washington, DC and the South African Consulates General in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. What services can South African citizens expect from Consular Officers?
Is South Africa Consulate New York open on Tuesdays?
South African Consulate General in New York will be open on Tuesdays to comply with Covid-19 precautionary protocols and procedures. The visiting hours strictly by appointment only for Immigration Affairs ( non-South African applicants) and Civic Services ( South African applicants) are from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
What services does the Chicago consulate in Chicago offer?
Usually a Chicago consulate can assist in passport and visa issues, as well as document certification and the like. In any case it is important that you contact the Chicago consulate directly to find out which consular services they offer.
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Advocates See Room For Improvement In San Diego's 'Placemaking' Program
Contributors: Matthew Bowler / Video Journalist
Published October 25, 2019 at 3:00 AM PDT
A group of men play a board game at a gathering space in City Heights created under San Diego's placemaking ordinance in this photo taken on Oct. 21, 2019.
One year ago, a community nonprofit in City Heights installed four picnic tables on city-owned right-of-way at 50th Street and University Avenue. Since then it has become a popular gathering place for the neighborhood's Somali community.
Video: Advocates See Room For Improvement In San Diego's 'Placemaking' Program
The benches and tables — which are decorated with an East African board game — were one of the first projects approved under San Diego's "placemaking" ordinance. Placemaking refers to small-scale beautification projects meant to enhance a neighborhood's cultural identity.
Anastasia Brewster, strategic partnerships manager at the City Heights Community Development Corporation, spearheaded the project. She said it also functions as a traffic calming measure on one of the city's most dangerous streets.
"When you see people here, there's a lot more dignity brought to the community," she said.
A year-and-a-half after the placemaking ordinance was approved by the San Diego City Council, city officials have issued three permits under the program. The other two were for signage in Old Town and lighting in the Gaslamp Quarter. Another four projects are still in review.
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Brewster said when City Heights CDC first approached the city with its idea, it was told the tables and benches would require a development permit costing some $20,000 — a price she said was "completely out of our budget" and exorbitant for such a small and simple project. The placemaking permit cost only $1,500, and the nonprofit got reimbursed through a city grant program.
But Brewster said the group still had to hire a consultant to help with paperwork, and that it decided not to include art in the project to avoid having to jump through one more bureaucratic hoop: The city requires projects with art to first secure approval from the city's Commission for Arts and Culture before applying for a placemaking permit.
"That is just another hurdle to just very simple community-driven work," she said. "I think that with a creative solution, we could change that."
A mural is seen decorating the Lincoln Park community gathering space on 50th Street, Oct. 21, 2019.
Projects in the city's coastal neighborhoods also need an additional permit after the California Coastal Commission forced the city to amend its ordinance.
Elizabeth Studebaker, who oversees the placemaking program in the city's Economic Development Department, said the city plans on reviewing the ordinance's effectiveness and presenting its findings to the City Council. But she added that the ordinance was crafted to avoid half-baked projects.
"Most of that review process is ensuring that the applicants have a plan, and they can tell us what their plan is, and they can tell us what materials they're using," she said.
Studebaker also defended the city's decision to exclude neighborhoods restricted to single-family homes from the streamlined approval process. She said commercial districts and neighborhoods that allow apartment and condo buildings are understood to be shared public space.
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"Single-family unit residentially zoned areas are generally considered a little bit more private," she said.
The push to amend city laws to facilitate placemaking started after the failure of a project in Lincoln Park. In 2015 the nonprofit Urban Collaborative Project installed benches and planter boxes to beautify the blighted intersection of Euclid and Imperial avenues. But city officials ordered the benches removed, saying the nonprofit failed to secure the proper permits.
Barry Pollard, the group's executive director, shifted his efforts to a vacant lot one block away. The lot is now a community gathering space that hosts parties, spoken word events and yoga classes.
Pollard said he hoped the city does more proactive outreach to encourage placemaking projects. And he said city staffers should go out to see the projects when they're completed so they more deeply understand how placemaking can build community pride.
"We're talking about empowering the communities," he said. "Things like this is what makes them feel better about themselves."
Advocates See Room For Improvement In San Diego's 'Placemaking' Program And More Local News
San Diego City Council members last year approved a new placemaking program meant to encourage small-scale community beautification projects. Hear how advocates and critics say the program is doing. And, local firefighting crews were on high alert Thursday, while utility officials shut off power to nearly 8,000 East County homes and businesses in a bid to prevent wildfires. Plus, Mexican officials are seeking help from the United State to reduce gun trafficking across the border. Finally, a look into Robert Eggers new horror film,"The Lighthouse."
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