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Kacheguda Station

K A C H E G U D A     R A I L W A Y    S T A T I O N

Kacheguda Station is one of the important A-1 category (NSG-2) station on Hyderabad division located in the heart of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.It has been given Gold rating by IGBC for environmental friendly practices.

On an average 43,400 passengers are dealt at this station with average daily earnings of Rs. 47.53 Lakhs. 06 pairs of Daily Express trains, 20 pairs of Non- daily express trains and 14 pairs of passenger trains and 47 pairs of Suburban trains (including 35 pairs of MMTS trains) are given stoppage at this station.

FirstDigi- Paystation inIndian Railwaysformally inaugurated on20.02.2017

First energy efficient station in Indian Railways.

First Railway station in Twin cities for introduction of Sanitary Pad vending & incinerator machine

First station toinstallPET bottle shredder over S. C. Railway (Total 2 machines )

Free Wifi facilityfor ½ hour for valid passengers

Rail Museum at Kacheguda.

First station to introduce Mobile Digital Movie theatre for passengers over Indian Railway.

Provision of Water Re-cycling plant of 5.00 Lakh liter capacity.

Provision of cover over sheds for full length Platform on PF1, 2/3&4/5

Provision of At a glance board over FOB on PF-1,2/3 and 4/5 and train information display system with Electronic train reservation chart display.

Enhancement ofexistingSurveillance Digital Monitor system.

Provision of Stainless steel Dustbins.

Provision of Touch Screen POET

App based Cab facility (Call/Radio Taxi) awarded to M/s.OLACabs

Provision of Bio- Toilets on PF 2/3 andPF 4/5

Provision of Television sets in the Waiting halls

Provision of Elevators and escalators on all Platforms

Extension ofPlatforms

“Fresh-up Space”Retiring rooms with modern facilities

Navigation app ( NAVRAS)

Vehicle Lane system

Cloak room facility on Platform No.1

12 Massage chairs on PF 1 and PF 2/3 .

Provision of 3 baggage scanner

Washable Apron on Road No.2

Improvementto Circulating area on Golnaka side with parking , Train Indication boards etc.

Extension of platforms andpathway

Automatic Coach washing plant

Mobile digital movie Theatre

Fresh up space Retiring rooms

Escalators have been commissioned on Kacheguda PF No.1, 2/3 & 4/5 for convenience of passengers

Elevators were commissioned on PF1 & 2/3atKachegudaon 30.09.2014

Prepaid AC waiting hall was opened on 05.05.2014 atKacheguda station

Battery operated truck for Senior citizens and Physically Handicapped was started at KCG from 28.12.16.

New Booking office at Kacheguda was commissioned on 07.01.2014 with improved concourse and additional counters.

Free Wifi facilityfor ½ hour for valid passengers were providedat

Kacheguda has become the first Digital station in S.C.Railway which was formally inaugurated by GM/SCR on20.02.2017

Parcel Management System (PMS) was introduced at KCG w.e.f.16.01.2015

Rail Museum was opened at Kacheguda.

Telangana Tourism counter has been provided on PF-1

5 ATVMs and 2 CoTVMs are providedwith facilitatorsfor issue of general tickets.

Spacious waiting Room for sleeper and upper class passengers was provided at

Kacheguda for the convenience of passengers

New CCTV contract awarded at Kacheguda along with 9 MMTS stations

Electronic Reservation chart display has been provided at PF1 and 2/3 at Kacheguda

Food Plaza was commissioned at Kacheguda on 27.07.2014.

Two water vending machines were inaugurated at KCG PF 4/5 on27-05-2016 by DRM/HYB.

One R.O plant was commissioned on 26.04.2016 at KCG PF.No.: 1 (FM End) with 1000 litre/hrcapacity, sponsored under CSR activity by M/s. HAL.

Two PET bottle shredders was installed on PF. No: 1 near new exit at KCG and Middle of PF on PF 2/3 sponsored under CSR initiative by IRCTC.

AtKacheguda, as a part of improvement to cleanliness, 93Nos of Stainless Steel dustbins were provided.

Out-Sourcing of Face to Face EnquiryCounters at 04 stationsincluding Kachegudafor a period of one year wasawarded and15 TEswere deputedfor manning reservedcoaches

App based Cab facility (Call/Radio Taxi) has commenced services at KCG from08.11.2017 with an annual license fee of Rs. 7,92,000/- per annum

Pre-paid Autoparkingprovided at KCGstation with an annual license fee of Rs. 1,89,999/-.

A fully automatic Sanitary Napkin Vending machine and Sanitary Napkin incineratorMachine has been installed at KachegudaLadies Waiting hall on PF-1on 02.03.2018for the convenience of women passengers.

Airport connectivity:

Distance between Kacheguda Railway stations and Hyderabad Airport is just 18 kms. There is also train connectivity to Umdanagar Railways station which is just 04 kms away from the station.

Bus connectivity:

There is a bus terminal in front of the Railways station (300 mtrs away) It is well connected to all the parts of the city.

Pick up and Drop off points:

The station has been provided with pick up and drop points due to the introduction of vehicle lane system. There are 64 licensed porters working in 2 shifts.

Energy efficient:

The station is converted in to 100 % LED lighting. Solar panels have been provided on platform roofs.

All the platforms are having Coach Indication /Train indication boards.

Baby feeding cubicle and sanitary napkin vending and Incinerator machine have been provided in the Ladies waiting room.

Smart Passenger services provided:

  • Prepaid Cab facility is available

  • Free Wi-Fi facility available at station

  • Automatic ticket vending machine is available

  • CCTV surveillance for safety is provided

  • Telangana Tourism information centre is available

  • Vehicle lanes for smooth traffic flow

  • Smart massage chairs

  • Book stalls

  • Touch screen information kiosk

  • Food plaza

  • Child helpline booth

  • Electronic chart displays

  • Water vending machines

2. Existing method of Cleanliness :

  • KACHEGUDA station received 14th Ranking at all India level in Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Cleanliness assessment of A1 and A category stations by the 3rd party audit by Quality Counsel of India during 2018.

  • KACHEGUDA station has been awarded “GOLD rating” by IGBC on 02-10-18 in existing building Green Rating Certification.

  • KACHEGUDA Station has been certified with ISO-14001:2005 for Environmental Management System

  • KACHEGUDA station cleaning has been outsourced and Mechanized cleaning is done round the clock in three shifts at all platforms, waiting halls, concourse, circulating areas etc.

  • Cleanliness and segregation is being done regularly and waste is being disposed through contractual agencies.

  • Biometric attendance of cleanliness staff is being ensured and all statutory provisions of Labour laws like minimum wages, PF, ESIC, periodic rest, uniforms etc. are being followed.

  • All the Plat forms are covered under mechanized cleaning contract and waste generated is being disposed to municipal agencies.

  • Public Toilets are provided in circulating area by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

  • Toilets are provided on all the Plat forms of KACHEGUDA Railway station which also includes Bio-toilets on Plat form - 1&2 and Plat form 3&4.

  • The station platforms, circulating areas and concourses are regularly cleaned by machines and efforts are on to maintain cleanliness of station round the clock. The stainless steel twin dust bins with segregation are provided for biodegradable and Non-biodegradable wastes on all platforms, waiting halls, concourse, circulating areas.

  • The machines deployed for cleaning includes Ride on sweeper, Ride on scrubber, walk behind scrubber, High pressure electrical jet machines, High pressure diesel jet machines and back pack Vacuum cleaner, Power sprayers, single disc scrubber, Garbage push trolleys and different types of cleaning tools & gadgets.

3. Solid waste management:

  • The solid waste at KACHEGUDA Railway station is being segregated at source itself by provision of bifurcated collection of Biodegradable waste and Non-biodegradable waste through 173 numbers of dust bins on all the five platforms.

  • The segregated waste in the dust bins is monitored thoroughly for getting filled up and being shifted to master dust bin and transported through lorry to the location provided by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

  • Wet and Dry (Green & Blue Colour coded) dustbins have been provided.

  • The segregated waste is collected in eco-friendly polythene covers and closed before these are shifted to central dump yard.

  • Two nos of Plastic Bottle crushing machines are installed at Railway station. The plastic waste is collected through plastic bottle crushing machines is being disposed to  authorized Plastic Recycled agency, the amount by selling plastic waste is deposited at Booking counter of KCG sation and same maintained in Register.

  • Also a De-composting machine is installed at KACHEGUDA station to take care of bio-degradable waste and the generated manure is used for the gardens at office premises and colonies.

    4. Verifiable Indicators:

  • Water Recycling Plant of 270 KL capacity is installed at KACHEGUDA station.

  • Water Audit was conducted on 21.08.19

  • Energy Audit was conducted on 21.08.19.

  • The station cleanliness is regularly monitored through CCTVs and display available in Station director’s office

  • 18 nos. of CCTVs are arranged at KACHEGUDA Railway station for monitoring of cleanliness and littering.

  • Further, to upkeep the cleanliness of station, Anti-littering drives are being thoroughly conducted and offenders are being penalized as per the guide lines

  • Creating cleanliness awareness in passengers, the video displays are being done at station using Public Address System, via TV/Audio systems.

  • Also Musical jingles are being played in the PA system frequently to educate the railway passengers on platform

  • Swachh Bharath Programmes are being organized throughout the year.

  • Energy consumption/day = 1.9 KW

  • Water consumption/day= 150 KL

  • Garbage generated/day= 03 Tons

5. Action plan for improving Cleanliness:

  • A Taskforce comprising of Railway officials of various departments have been organized to monitor and supervise open defecation in and around railway premises.

  • All the encroachments have been removed and station is free from encroachment. Recently about 3.5 acres encroachment removed.

  • Monitoring mechanism is already available for avoiding encroachments under Railway act 1985, PPE Act–1971 with the help of state government authorities and is being monitored regularly.

  • Polluters and Litterers are being penalized by RPF and Commercial department regularly.

  • Passengers’ awareness board is provided regarding penalty against littering in Railway premises apart from providing dustbins.

  • To remove the existing encroachment under Railway act, 1989 and PPE act, 1971 with the help of state Govt. authorities and police for which they are being pursued regularly.

6. Broadly 4 areas have been identified.

  • Solid Waste Disposal

  • Littering of Solid and Plastic Wastes

  • Open Defecation along the Railway Track

  • Removal of Encroachment

  • At KCG station, all steel twin dust bins are provided with bifurcation ring and either sides are provided with separate plastic covers with distinguished colours.

  • Station cleaning contract is included with rag picking activity up to 50 mtrs. from the edge of longest Platform for maintaining track cleanliness at station approaching areas.
  • CCTV cameras are utilized for monitoring the cleanliness activity and bio metric attendance for the cleaning staff is incorporated for promptness in duties.

  • The water audit and energy audit last conducted are verified by IGBC.

  • KACHEGUDA railway station has been awarded with “GOLD” rating by the IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Green Railway Stations Rating system in the month of October-2019, The rating system is comprehensive and includes audits conducted on Energy, water, facilities provided, methods adopted on disposal of waste, Health and sanitation.

  • Provision of Plastic Bottle crushing machines on other platforms is in process.

  • The water and Energy audits are being conducted periodically at the Railway stations.

  • KACHEGUDA Division has partnered with Swachha Mission officials during a meeting held on 02.10.2018 and have initiated the mandate of "Swachh Rail-Swachh Bharat" by eliminating open defecation, eradication of manual scavenging, implementing systematic Solid and Liquid Waste Management, Information, organizing awareness campaigns to maintain sustainable cleanliness and hygiene.

  • Afforestation of land/stretches of land along the track as per Clean India-Green India programme. Campaigns were conducted during Swachhta pakhwada .

  • To maintain the upkeep of station a co-ordinated approach is being followed which include representatives from Civil engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Commercial, S&T, Medical and Operating departments.

  • Committee of ‘Service Improvement Group’ is in place for regular monitoring of implementation, Operation & Maintenance of existing green features at station, consisting of ADRM(I) & branch level officers who inspect the KACHEGUDA station on regular basis. SIG committee supervisor level consisting of SMR and other departmental in-charges for inspection once in a month. Station director is nominated for heading the green railway station committee at station level.

Comments and Suggestions by Passengers/Public :

The passengers/ public can communicate the comments and suggestions through the following means.

A link has been provided in SCR official website for registering all grievances and suggestions with regard to cleanliness and hygiene issues.

Rail Madad portal - Registration form

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Property Attributes
  • ID#1754828
  • TypeCondos
  • CountyKING
  • CitySeattle
  • AreaQueen Anne-Magno
  • NeighborhoodQueen Anne
  • Zip98119
  • StyleModern
  • Year Built1963
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4/9/2021 Listed $1,230,000
5/1/2021 3% - $1,195,000
6/17/2021 3% - $1,170,000

General Features

Appliances Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Appliances Included Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural Style Modern
Association Fee Includes Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Internet, Lawn Service, Water/Sewer
Building Name Mercer West
Buildingareaunits Square Feet
Carport Y/N No
City Seattle
CoOp false
Common Property Features Elevator, High Speed Int Avail, Laundry Room, Lobby Entrance, Outside Entry
Community Features Elevator, High Speed Int Avail, Laundry Room, Lobby Entrance, Outside Entry, Common Garage
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Directions Exit 167 toward Seattle Center, Continue 1/2 mile past Seattle Center, crossing Queen Anne Ave. Property at corner of WEST Mercer St and 5th Ave WEST. Parking in lot across 5th Ave W, spaces 46 or 47.
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Energy Efficient Insulated Windows
Entrylocation Main
Exterior Features Cement/Concrete
Facing Direction West
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Garage Spaces 1
Garage Y/N Yes
HOA Fee 1168
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
High School Buyer To Verify
High School District Seattle
Interior Features Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer
Levels One
Listing Agent Name Sarah Rollinger
MLS Area 700 - Queen Anne/Magno
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New Construction No
Parking Space Numbers 15
Pets Allowed Cats OK, See Remarks
Possession Closing
Property SubType Condominium
Property Type Residential
Roof Flat
Senior Community Y/N No
Special Listing Conditions None
Standard Status Active
Status Active
Storage Locattion Garage
Street Name Mercer
Structure Type Multi Family
Subdivision Name Queen Anne
Tax Annual Amount 7980
Tax Year 2021
Terms Cash Out, Conventional
Unit Features Alarm System, Balcony/Deck/Patio, End Unit, Insulated Windows, Jetted/Soaking Tub, Master Bath
Unit Number 902
Units In Building Total 34
Utilities Electricity Available, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Water/Sewer
View Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
Virtual Tour
Year Built 1963

Interior Features

3/4 Baths 1
Bedroomspossible 2
Electric On Property Y/N No
Fireplace Y/N No
Floor Number of Unit 9
Full Baths 1
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Heating Y/N Yes
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Livingareaunits Square Feet
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Nwm Bathrooms 1.75
Nwm Bathsfullmain 1
Nwm Bathsthreequartermain 1
Power Production Type Electric
Street Suffix Street
Total Baths 2
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Stories 11
Water Heater Location 3/4 Bath
Water Heater Type Electric

Exterior Features

Building Area Total 2113
Inclusions Dishwasher, DoubleOven, Dryer, GarbageDisposal, Microwave, RangeOven, Refrigerator, Washer
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No
Lot Features Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Total Parking 1
View Y/N Yes
Waterfront Y/N No

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  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Pets
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Condos Average in 98119

AVG $800K
AVG $6,114
AVG 38
Year Built
AVG 1975
AVG 85
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My band and I have been writing music for about a year. As far as performing it’s been about two years. I met all of them from college, so it was meant to be.

Tell us about the artistic process and the different stages that work into it.
As an artist you have to be able to understand with goals come steps. You can only be doing one thing at time to achieve that goal. There are so many that come with being an independent artist. The artistic process for me is experiencing life and it’s ups or downs and letting out in my craft. As far as the past, that is a big thing that has shaped who I am today.

Where does your inspiration come from? What other musical artists do you take inspo from?
My inspiration comes from old-school R&B ,hip-hop, soul music, Oromo music and Somali music. Artist like Mario, Ne-Yo, Usher, Omarion, J. Holiday, etc.

What kind of genre is your music? What kinds of things do you write about?
There’s no specific genre. I believe at this stage in my life as an artist I can create any kind of genre of music it’s just whatever I’m feeling. I write about love, being yourself.

Do you have one song that means more to you or is extremely special to you?

What experiences in your life have shaped your music/art?
The residency shaped me as an artist tremendously. It taught me crucial things about having an open mind for everyone’s art that they put out into the world.

If we want to see more of your work where should we go to find? What about upcoming shows?
You can find me by looking up NESTRA! My music is on all platforms for you all to enjoy, so please check me out! I will also be releasing some more show dates in the upcoming months.

What is next for you? Anything you’re working on right now that you’re really excited about?
I just released probably the best project I’ve ever made, “Texture.” It has been a year since my last project and with this one I wanted to really innovate my sound and push my limits! I have been spending lots of hours in the studio, and there are a few singles and collaborations that will be coming out this fall/winter that I’m excited about (I always have stuff in the vault). Other than that, my team and I are working on booking shows to close out the year as well as put out a new line of merch, the “Free Your Heart” series! This has been my motto for the year and even more than that, it’s a way of life my team and I have been living.

Lastly, how do you take your coffee? We ask everyone!
With milk and sugar! But if you really want to know, I’m a tea guy! I love me some chai.


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Last Goodbye to old NATO Headquarters

September 1, 2020 – The site and the building of the old NATO Headquarters in Brussels were returned to the Alliance’s host country Belgium during a small ceremony today (1 September 2020). After the spaces were emptied and the temporary structures removed, the old building was handed over to its owner, the Belgian Ministry of Defense.

“Today we said our last goodbye to our old HQ, which has served NATO well through the decades, and where so many historic decisions were taken by Allies”, NATO’s spokesperson Oana Lungescu said. “We thank Belgium for having lent it to the Alliance for so long, and we are grateful for its continued hospitality in our new Headquarters across the road.”

Built in less than six months in 1966, the old headquarters was planned to be a temporary home for the Alliance when it relocated to Brussels in 1967. However, the building became NATO’s home for 51 years, during which it witnessed many decisions that shaped history.

In 2018 NATO moved to its new headquarters, fit for a modern, forward-looking Alliance.

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How to Eliminate Spare Clothing from your Gear List

Stuff Sacks help compress and organize the gear in your backpack
Stuff Sacks help compress and organize the gear in your backpack

Many ultralight backpackers bring extra clothing on trips that they never wear and end up carrying for no purpose. Doing this has a ripple effect, because it means you need a larger backpack to carry the extra clothing, which is probably going to weigh more.

Instead of bringing extra clothes, I only bring clothes that I know I’m going to definitely wear on a trip, and that in an emergency I can wear all at once!

Putting on all of your clothing at once is also a useful exercise if you’ve never done it before, because it helps you understand the additive nature of your clothing. In other words, there’s no reason to bring along a bully 200 weight polypro jacket on a backpacking trip if wearing a 100 polypro sweater, a rain shell, and a wind shirt all at once, will keep you just as warm.

While it sounds bizarre, being able to wear all of your clothes at once is a good way to decide which clothes to bring and which to leave at home. If it doesn’t serve a unique or specific purpose alone, and one that complements your other clothing, then it’s redundant and you can do without it.

For example, here’s the clothing I bring on a 3 season backpacking trip:

  • Worn during the day
    • Trail runners
    • Wool or synthetic socks
    • Long pants
    • Synthetic boxers
    • Short sleeve wicking synthetic shirt
    • Light wicking fleece sweater
    • Billed cap
    • Ultralight wind shirt, anorak style
  • Rain Gear
    • Hard shell, breathable rain parka
    • Rain pants
    • Rain mitts
    • Thin polypro glove liners
  • Wearing in my sleeping bag (to keep its inside’s clean)
    • Long sleeve synthetic shirt
    • Long underwear synthetic bottoms
    • Wool or synthetic socks (2nd pair)
    • Polypro hat

The nice thing about this list is that I can wear every single one of these items at once if it gets very cold at night.

With so little clothing, the key to staying warm, especially when it’s raining, is to keep moving. Your body generates an enormous amount of heat.

If you get cold, you can also simply stop hiking, set up your shelter and get in your sleeping bag until you warm up. If you’re still cold in your sleeping bag, you can start putting on all of your dry clothes, including your rain gear, and get back into your sleeping bag. You’ll warm right up because you’re loosing less heat due to convective heat loss and because your sleeping bag has less air to warm up due to the space your extra clothes will displace.

All of this may sound obvious, but using your clothing together like this in a “system” is a fundamental concept in the world of lightweight and ultralight backpacking. By harnessing your metabolism and different layering combinations to regulate your body heat, you can eliminate a lot of extra clothing from your backpack that you might be tempted to bring along with you, while still ensuring a healthy safety margin in poor weather conditions.

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  1. Also remember that CLOTHES AND SLEEPING BAGS ARE NOT WARM. Put a thermometer in a pile of clothes and it will read ambient temp. Understand where the warmth comes from….your body. Some clothes are more efficient at retaining that heat, resisting rain, or stopping wind. Clothes do not generate heat. The more you understand how to keep your body’s heat rather than losing it and trying to regain it, the more safe you will be in the backcountry.
    The only hat that works for me is one that stops the wind and has ear and neck flaps. Us really cold people need more than one fleece or an additional source of insulation….I used to get $2 wool sweaters from the thrift store. Now fleece sweaters can be found there also.

  2. Very good article, thank you. One thing is that when I’m hiking then stop for a rest/drink I get cold very quickly – usually I carry a warm jacket and just wear it over everything – I’m wondering what you do when you stop?

  3. I never go on any hike without my buff and my Blackrock Gear head cosy. Keeping head heat is essential if it gets cold. I havent used my rain jacket (Zpacks) in my sleeping bag but will try that if needed as long as it is not wet. Just two pairs of socks seems a good way to knock off some grams. Thanks Dara

  4. Great advice, Philip. Overpacking extra clothing a common mistake a lot of new backpackers make. It’s better to have too much than not enough. It’s just part of the learning curve. One of my most versatile pieces of gear is a down vest. It compresses well, it’s light weight, and doesn’t take up much room in the pack. It doubles as a pillow or I can wear it as extra insulation in my sleeping quilt or under a rain jacket. I consider it like a life preserver. That plus a wool beanie or buff on my head and I may not be toasty warm, but I haven’t died of hypothermia yet.

  5. Thank you for this info. It’s very simple and clear. I was curious on the brand of rain mitts, glove liners, and fleece sweater you use.

  6. My rain shell replaces your Light wicking fleece sweater and Ultralight wind shir for keeping warm and blocks out wind….. and rain. Also worn in sleeping bag.

    Are boxers/briefs redundant? Instead, I have one pair of shorts and one pair of convertible pants. One is worn in camp, the other washed/drying.

  7. You could also go commando. It’s not for everyone, but I can’t think of a better time to do it as long as your clothing is soft enough that it won’t cause chafing anywhere.

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Additional Legal Resources

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Domain Name News

Articles regarding the UDRP, Reverse Hijacking and other domain related information

A good article giving the arbitrator’s perspective on RDNH cases
Practical tips for protecting your domain names
Guide to UDRP Policies and Procedures
News and blogs covering the latest domain and internet law rulings and issues

Tech and Intellectual Property Related Blogs

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SeedstarstheDocumentary: Emerging Market Entrepreneurs

Seedstars Global

FEBRUARY 30, 2020

The documentary tells a story about Alima and Peter, founders of Cowtribe, an African startup that helps farmers vaccinate their animals, preventing stock loss and supporting the Ghanaian economy. Their startup won the first place in the local Seedstars World Competition 2018 in Ghana, which gave them first a ticket to the regional Seedstars Summit Africa 2018, and then to the global Seedstars Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland, where they competed with 75+ others for the title of the best startup and $500K in equity investment.
From their home place in Ghana to the pitching competition in Lausanne, we followed their footsteps to capture their path as entrepreneurs and actors of change in their community. The storyline of the documentary is built around their personal story, background, aspirations, and reveals behind the scenes of the Seedstars World Competition.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Daughters of Artemis Locations Guide – Complete Shadow Forces Contract

In Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, you will find the Daughters of Artemis scattered throughout the map. You need to find them and this Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Daughters of Artemis Locations Guide will help you on your quest to find them. Finding the Daughters of Artemis is part of the Shadow Forces contract.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Daughters of Artemis Locations

You can accept this contract when you are Level 17. For this quest, you will have to find and kill 20 Daughters of Artemis. Daughters of Artemis are a faction that worship Artemis, the Hunter Goddess.

Their unique appearance can be identified by the fact that they carry a bow with them all the time. Moreover, apparently, they use animals like bears to protect their lands.

Where to Find

Once you accept the contract “Shadow Forces” to kill the Daughters of Artemis, you can track it to get a better location of these huntresses. Additionally, you can find these women in different camps in the world.

Whenever you enter a camp that contains a Daughter of Artemis, an objective will appear titled “Defeat the Huntress”. You can use this information to hunt for these daughters relatively easy.

If you cannot find any camps on your own, we have found two locations where you can find plenty of huntresses at once. Camp of the Bow Bearers is located in Phokis, north of Kirrha. This camp is relatively lower level so it is easy to kill the targets here.

You can farm here by marking this location on the map, doing a few side quests and then coming back again. The targets will have spawned back.

However, if you are a higher level and do not want to wait so much before you can farm these targets, there is another location. Lamia is located northeast of Bay of Xerxes, straight south of the Synchronization Point near Pandora’s Cove.

You can find tons of enemies here. Oh, and you might even be forced to fight a bear here. Be sure that you have a bow with a high DPS, just in case. Defeating a bear without a good-ranged weapon is tough.

And that is all for our very short Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Daughters of Artemis Locations Guide.

Let us know in the comments section if you found any other location in the game that you think is suitable for finding them. We will be sure to add it up in this guide. Thanks for reading!

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Feds Missed ‘Millions’ When Seizing $1 Billion in Silk Road Bitcoin

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  • A blockchain investigation firm claims the DOJ missed millions of dollars in crypto when it seized $ 1 billion in Bitcoin from a hacker.
  • These funds were linked to the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace that no longer exists.
  • The unclaimed funds are all obscure bitcoin forks.

Blockchain Analytics company Confirm with found millions of dollars worth Cryptocurrency missed by the US Department of Justice when it seized approximately $ 1 billion Bitcoin from someone believed to have hacked the defunct dark web marketplace The Silk Road.

In a blog post on Friday, Coinfirm said it found “millions of dollars in assets” belonging to “Individual X,” the pseudonym the DOJ gave the hacker when it announced the $ 1 billion seizure Bitcoin On the 5th of November.

Among the unclaimed funds are 693,701 “Bitcoin Diamonds” valued at approximately USD 310,000. 69,370 “Super Bitcoin” worth around 66,000 US dollars; and 69,370 “Bitcoin Private” CoinsValued at around $ 11,000. Coinfirm did not disclose the full amount of unclaimed funds and did not immediately respond to a request for additional details.

Coinfirm believes that “whoever has access to the main wallet’s private keys will still have access to those funds,” which means that the hacker still has access something for your effort.

Blockchain investigative firms traced the hack’s origin to a wallet address that had been circulating on forums for about a year and is believed to be related to the Silk Road, the online black market that the FBI shut down in 2013.

However, the DOJ has pulled less dark forks from Bitcoin, such as: Bitcoin SV and Bitcoin Cash.

The Silk Road was an online dark web marketplace accessible through the Tor browser and operated by Bitcoin. It sold drugs, fake driver’s licenses and credit card information, among other things. The FBI closed it in 2013.

Its founder, Ross Ulbricht, is serving a life sentence without parole in an Arizona prison. He occasionally publishes analysis of the Bitcoin market from his cell.


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Is Vaseline Good For Acne?

How do you flatten a pimple overnight?

Patel has a few tips and tricks of the trade:A small crushed up aspirin paste to a pimple helps with drying up the spot and inflammation.Toothpaste, the opaque kind not gel, can be used to dry up pimples.Ice to a red pimple gives immediate blood vessel constriction and helps with redness.More items…•May 17, 2019.

What is Vaseline used for sexually?

Vaseline, or petroleum jelly, is an oil based ointment that people can use to moisturize and soften dry skin. Although Vaseline may work as a sexual lubricant, it can damage latex condoms and increase the risk of infection and unintended pregnancy. … However, it is not advisable to use Vaseline as a sexual lubricant.

Can Vaseline clog pores?

Vaseline® Jelly is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores. Instead, it works to help protect your skin. So whether you have combination, dry, or even oily skin, Vaseline® Jelly is perfect for hydrating and protecting the skin.

What is the best medicine for acne?

The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs. Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne. … Antibiotics. These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness and inflammation. … Azelaic acid and salicylic acid. … Dapsone.Sep 12, 2020

Does ice help pimples?

By reducing the inflammation of your pimples, you’re directly reducing the size. In theory, gradually reducing the size of your pimple with ice can eventually make it go away entirely. When used on inflammatory acne, ice also has the potential to decrease redness, thereby making your pimples less noticeable.

Does toothpaste work on pimples?

The rumor mill might have you believing that dabbing some regular old toothpaste on your zit will help it clear up overnight. But, while it’s true that several ingredients found in toothpaste are drying to skin and might help shrink your pimple, this home remedy for breakouts isn’t worth the risk.

How get rid acne fast?

11 Easy and Proven Ways to Get Rid of Pimples FastKeep your hands off your face! … Tread carefully when it comes to home “remedies.” … Apply a warm compress. … Use an acne spot treatment. … Wash your face regularly. … Try a product with salicylic acid. … Go light on your makeup. … Tweak your diet.More items…•Oct 9, 2020

What is the best natural face moisturizer?

The 10 Best Natural and Organic Face Moisturizers1 Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream. Weleda … 2 Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30. Josh Rosebrook … 3 Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream. … 4 Blemish Balm. … 5 Golden Hour Recovery Cream. … 6 Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer. … 7 Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer. … 8 The Dewy Skin Cream.More items…•Dec 18, 2019

Can Vaseline remove pimples?

Vaseline really is a wonder product. It saves feet from blisters, hydrates lips and now a Reddit user found out that it can clear up acne. Users with cystic acne even said it works wonders on healing bumps and breakouts.

What can be used to cure pimples?

Apply a spot treatment that can dry out the pimple. Examples of spot treatments include tea tree oil, benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid. Apply to the pimple and area around it, using clean hands, to target the pore and oil builtup underneath.

What foods cause pimples?

Foods That Cause AcneSugar. Sugars, which we consume as refined white sugar in our homes and in other forms like sodas, tetra pack juices, honey, etc. … Dairy Products. … Fast Food. … Chocolate.Greasy Food. … Whey Protein Powder. … Refined Grains. … Foods Rich In Omega-6 Fats.More items…•Mar 20, 2020

How can I get clear skin at home?

This article will help answer those questions by providing 11 evidence-based tips on what you can do to get the glowing complexion you want.Wash your face twice a day. … Use a mild cleanser. … Apply an acne-fighting agent. … Apply a moisturizer. … Exfoliate. … Get plenty of sleep. … Choose makeup that won’t clog your pores.More items…•Apr 19, 2019

Are acne marks permanent?

Most of the time, those reddish or brownish acne marks that are left behind after pimples clear up will fade with no need for treatment. Picking or squeezing acne can increase the risk for scarring, though. Acne scars take two forms: scars with a gradual dip or depression (sometimes called “rolling” scars)

How can I remove acne scars?

Medical treatmentsChemical peels. Share on Pinterest A dermatologist can recommend medical treatments for acne scarring. … Injections. Injections of corticosteroids may help with the treatment of raised acne scar tissue if a person has either hypertrophic or keloid scars. … Dermal filler. … Microneedling. … Laser treatment.Mar 25, 2019

How do I stop pimples on my face?

Here are 14 of them.Properly wash your face. To help prevent pimples, it’s important to remove excess oil, dirt, and sweat daily. … Know your skin type. Anyone can get pimples, no matter their skin type. … Moisturize skin. … Use over-the-counter acne treatments. … Stay hydrated. … Limit makeup. … Don’t touch your face. … Limit sun exposure.More items…

How can I clear my face in 2 days?

15 Simple Tricks to Get Clear Skin OvernightOvernight Mask. If you’re someone who only suffers from the occasional pimple, you can use your fave face mask as an overnight spot treatment. … Detoxing Sheet Mask. … Wash Your Face. … DIY Face Mask. … Hydrate Your Skin. … Spot Treatment. … Use a Clay Mask. … Oatmeal Mask.More items…•Mar 27, 2017

What foods help clear acne?

Some skin-friendly food choices include:yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, apricots, and sweet potatoes.spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables.tomatoes.blueberries.whole-wheat bread.brown rice.quinoa.turkey.More items…

How get rid of pimples overnight?

Overnight DIY Remedies To Get Of PimplesTea Tree Oil. Tea tree oil is famous for its antibacterial properties. … Aloe Vera. Aloe vera is one of the most reputable ingredients in the skincare world. … Honey. A dab of honey can do wonders for pimple-ridden skin. … Crushed Aspirin. … Ice. … Green Tea.Apr 30, 2020

Which cream removes pimples?

Top 10 Acne/Pimples Creams Available In India That Actually WorkGlyco 6 Cream. This topical pimples cream has glycolic Acid – 6% that helps in skin lightening and reduce acne scars. … Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel Ph5.5. … Retino-A Tretinoin Cream. … Benzac-AC gel. … Garnier Pure Active Pimple Relief Roll On. … Clincitop Gel For Acne. … Avene Triacneal Cream. … Himalaya Herbals Acne-n-Pimple Cream.More items…•Jun 18, 2018

What do acne scars look like?

Acne scars range in appearance from shallow, mottled depressions, sometimes called rolling scars, to deep and narrow depressions.

How long do acne scars last?

It usually takes 3-6 months for the marks to disappear. However, if you have a scar, you’re dealing with permanent skin damage that needs treatment in order to disappear. An acne scar changes the texture of the skin. If acne has left indentations, or raised spots, the damage has occurred at a deeper level in the skin.


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Does It Matter If You Use WWW For SEO? (SEO FAQ)

Question: Does it matter for my site’s SEO in Google or other search engines if I use www in the domain name? For example, do I need to use or can I use

Answer: It doesn’t matter at all to your SEO in Google or Bing whether you use www. in your domain name or not… with one big exception

(Related post: What is search engine optimization?)

Search engines don’t consider the use of www or not as a ranking factor, because it has no value in improving the relevance of their search results or improving the user experience.

There is one exception, however. You don’t want to use both a www version of the site and a non-www version.

If you do use both www and non-www, then you’ll have duplicate content problems, also known as “canonicalization” problems. The heart of the matter is that your content will be found in two separate locations.

(The word “canon” is used in religious terms to mean the “official set of holy writings.” That’s been adapted to other fields. So you can have the canonical set of Harry Potter books, which are the official books, and you can have the “canonical” version of a web page, which is the official one you want search engines to rank in their search results.)

What I mean is that if you have two identical versions of a page, one found at and another found at, and both show up fine to search engine spiders, you will have duplicate content.

This is problematic because a) It confuses search engines as to what is the canonical, or official, page. b) You will sometimes get links to one version and sometimes to another, such that you compete with yourself.

How do you do SEO successfully then, if you currently have such www vs non-www duplicate content problems?

You have two options.

1) Redirect either version to the other one using “301 permanent” redirects. There are numerous tutorials on this online, for DIY people, but you can also get a decent freelance programmer to do it for you. Personally, I get my hosting from Dreamhost and they give you an option to 301 redirect one version to the other.

I have a $50 off discount code at Dreamhost off any annual hosting package (or a $25 off discount on a monthly hosting package) if you need to set up a new site: Just enter GabSavesYou50 when you sign up for Dreamhost hosting.

(Full disclosure: It’s an affiliate link, but I’d endorse Dreamhost personally anyways, as I have in the past. Their tech support is super responsive and they have numerous tools to make things very easy, like one-click WordPress installs.)

2) Use the “canonical” tag to indicate to search engines which version is the official one. For those of you using WordPress, Yoast has a plugin to automate some canonicalization, but I’m not sure it’s applicable to this situation.

(3) Update: Malcolm Coles has a related article with examples of www vs non www that’s a valuable read on this topic.

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SEO Frequently Asked Questions

Search engine optimization, like anything involving tech, engenders lots of questions and some questions get asked more frequently than others. In an effort to answer those questions as efficiently as possible, I’ve written a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section with the most common questions and their answers.

(Note: If you have questions about SEO ROI, you’ll probably have your question answered on the “About The Company” page, on the “SEO Consulting Services” page, or on the SEO Services Pricing page.)

To begin with, I’ve answered the following two FAQs:

You can also use the search box to look for other posts I’ve made answering common questions. If you can’t find the answer to your question, don’t hesitate to use the SEO Tech Support form! You can expect a reply within two business days.

If you have no particular questions that you want to be answered and are just looking to browse at random and learn, you can read these SEO FAQ posts from the SEO ROI blog. My guide to writing the robots.txt file might be a good place to start to get an idea of what you’ll find in the SEO FAQ posts.

Here’s a listing of all the SEO Frequently Asked Questions that I’ve answered:

How does Googlebot treat session IDs? Can it really not crawl URLs that include “sessionsID=” and other similar parameters?

What does Google want? The answer is straight from the horse’s mouth.

Credit for the conversion: What referral source do I attribute the sale to?

What’s the ROI on SEO?

Should I blog on the company domain or a new domain name, for a business blog? Pros and Cons for both reviewed there.

How to measure social media

A/B Testing vs Multivariate (aka “Multivariable”) Testing

What directories should I submit to?

Are directory submissions worthwhile?

Can SEO be automated? Nope, at least, not where it counts. Here’s why not.

What are the ranking factors for Google Blog search? This post analyzes the algorithm and explains what to do to attract Google Blog search traffic.


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Ismail Serageldin

On Europe of the Year 2050

31/10/2015 | Brussels

At the international Seminar Quelle Europe en 2050 ? (What Europe in 2050?) held by the Royal Academy of Belgium, Serageldin gave a speech entitled – Europe 2050 : un avenir voulu  (Europe 2050 – A desired Future).

Serageldin was elected, in March 2013, a member of the Académie royale des sciences, des lettres et des beaux- arts de Belgique, ARB, (The Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium) for the class of Technology and Society.

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Solitaire Encryption Algorithm implementation in F#

I first read about the Solitaire algorithm in the novel Cryptonomicon, by Neal Stephenson. Being a geeky kid fascinated by computers I thought that it was a brilliant idea, but my curiosity didn’t go so far as to make me write an implementation of it (you can find a perl version in the book, which by the way I consider to be another great way to encrypt information).

Solitaire is a Stream Cipher created by Bruce Schneier and designed to be used with only a deck of cards. No electronic devices are needed and its security is intended to be of military-strength; that means that even if the way to generate/decipher messages is manual and might look a bit rudimentary, ideally not even the most powerful government could ever decipher a message generated with Solitaire (although some potential flaws have been reported).

So after playing with F# lately, I decided to write some non-trivial code in order to see how it suits my coding style and habits, and yet another naive implementation of this curious crypto-algorithm was born.

Notes about the implementation

After the initial struggle learning the particularities of F# (which are basically the same as ocaml) I quickly felt comfortable with it. It’s a very versatile language, given that it allows the programmer to use functional and imperative programming at his own will, so the learning curve is not very steep. And although the functional approach should be used most of the time, sometimes imperative code is more convenient and can make some programmers with a C or Java background feel more in control. For an example, consider this snippet of code:

member s.KeyStream (c: char list) f =
  match c with
  | x :: xs  ->
    let mutable o = s.getOutput
    while o = jokerA or o = jokerB do
      o <- s.getOutput;
    (Convert.ToChar (((f x o) % 26) + 65) :: s.KeyStream xs f)
  |[] ->  [];

Here I am using a functional approach to go through a list of characters and apply a given function and some calculations to each one of them. The whole transformation is based on the value of the variable o, but I only want to use o if it is not equal to a joker value (you can read about the algorithm internals on the wikipedia article), so I use a very convenient while block that does the job. Sure, it can be done with recursivity as well, but F# lets you choose what suits you better. In this snippet I am also using one of the most powerful ideas of the functional world: pattern matching. As the name says, a pattern match takes an expression between the match … with block and compares it against a set of rules which test the expression given and returns a result. The concept is close to the good old switch/case statement, but much more powerful, because it allows the programmer to use conditions, name binding and object decomposing in the rules. The net is full of examples and articles about it where you can learn how to use them effectively.

The code also makes a basic use of some of the different paradigms that F# allows. For example, it uses OO for the Solitaire class to take advantage of mutable variables (a clear deviation from functional pureness and as I said, one of the strong points of the language) so the same variable can be used when keying the deck and by the encryption/decryption methods, but I use global functions for card manipulation operations. Sure, there could be a Deck class that includes card manipulation methods, but as I said before, this code is just for my own experimentation purposes.

I borrowed some utility functions from Haskell Prelude (span, splitAt) to help me with string manipulation, although I am sure that there are dozens of Ocaml libraries that already have a version of them. I am lazy and I just implemented the ones I needed and knew from Haskell.

This implementation is not intended to be efficient and of course there might be better ways to write it, this code was only written for fun and to teach myself some F# discipline, so it is not written in the most optimal way, but in the clearest one. I would gladly accept suggestions of how to improve it. I feel like I just started scratching the surface of what can be done with F# and I can’t wait to unleash its real potential.

The code below is the working algorithm, and you can find the complete source code including tests here.

#r "FSharp.PowerPack.dll"

open System

(* Utility functions *)

let getCharValue c =
  let alphabet = Seq.to_list "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"
  (List.find_index (fun x -> c = x) alphabet)

(* Adds 'X' characters until the list has a length multiple of 5, as stated in Schneier's page *)
let rec mod5 (msg: char list) =
  if (List.length msg) % 5 <> 0 then mod5 (msg @ [ 'X' ])
  else msg

let sanitize _string =
  |> Seq.to_list
  |> List.filter (fun c -> Char.IsLetter c)
  |> Char.ToUpper

(* Functions borrowed from Haskell *)
let span p xs =
  (Seq.to_list (Seq.take_while p xs), Seq.to_list (Seq.skip_while p xs))

(* Splits a list into two lists at the position corresponding to the given integer *)
let rec splitAt n xs =
  match (n, xs) with
  | (0, xs) -> ([], xs)
  | (_, []) -> ([], [])
  | (n, x :: xs) ->
    let t = splitAt (n - 1) xs
    (x :: fst t, snd t)

(* Deck Manipulation functions *)
let jokerA = 53
let jokerB = 54

(* Moves down a card in the deck *)
let md (c: int) (d) =
  match span (fun x -> x <> c) d with
  | (y :: ys, [ x ]) -> y :: x :: ys
  | (ys, x :: z :: zs) -> ys @ [ z; x ] @ zs
  | (_, _) -> []

let md2 c d = md c (md c d)

let tripleCut deck =
  let tripleCut2 c acc =
    match acc with
    | [] -> [ c ] :: acc
    | h :: t ->
      if c = jokerA ``or`` c = jokerB then [] :: [ c ] :: acc
      else (c :: h) :: t

  let s = List.fold_right tripleCut2 deck [ [] ]
  [ s.[4]
    s.[0] ]
  |> List.concat

let countCut index deck =
  match splitAt index deck with
  | (xs, [ x ]) -> deck
  | (xs, ys) ->
    let split = splitAt (ys.Length - 1) ys
    fst split @ xs @ snd split

type Solitaire() =
  let mutable Cards = [ 1..jokerB ]
  member s.Deck = Cards

  member s.getOutput =
    Cards <- Cards
             |> md jokerA
             |> md2 jokerB
             |> tripleCut
    Cards <- countCut (if Cards.[jokerA] = jokerB then jokerA
                       else Cards.[jokerA]) Cards
    if Cards.Head = jokerB then Cards.[jokerA]
    else Cards.[Cards.Head]

  member s.keyDeck keys =
    Cards <- [ 1..jokerB ]
    let keyArray =
      |> sanitize
      |> Seq.to_list
    List.iter (fun (c: char) ->
      s.getOutput |> ignore
      Cards <- countCut (Convert.ToInt32 c - 64) Cards) keyArray

  member s.KeyStream (c: char list) f =
    match c with
    | x :: xs ->
      let mutable o = s.getOutput
      while o = jokerA ``or`` o = jokerB do
        o <- s.getOutput
      (Convert.ToChar(((f x o) % 26) + 65) :: s.KeyStream xs f)
    | [] -> []

  member s.Encrypt msg =
    s.KeyStream (msg
                 |> sanitize
                 |> mod5) (fun x o -> (getCharValue x) + (o % 26))

  member s.Decrypt msg =
    s.KeyStream (msg
                 |> sanitize
                 |> mod5) (fun x o ->
      let k = (getCharValue x) - (o % 26)
      if k < 65 then k + 26
      else k)

(* Unit testing *)
let vectors =

    [ "SOLITAIRE"; "cryptonomicon"; "KIRAKSFJAN" ] ]

let rec test (arr: string list list) =
  match arr with
  | x :: xs ->
    let key = x.Tail.Head
    let correct_enc = List.hd ( x.Tail)
      ("Testing vector: "
       ^ x.Head ^ "\\nwith key: " ^ key ^ "\\nshould output:\\t" ^ correct_enc)
    let cipher = new Solitaire()
    cipher.keyDeck key
    let enc = new String(List.to_array (cipher.Encrypt x.Head))
    cipher.keyDeck key
    let dec =
      String.sub (new String(List.to_array (cipher.Decrypt enc))) 0
      ("and it outputs:\\t"
       ^ enc
         ^ "\\ndecryption:\\t" ^ dec ^ "\\n[Encryption test: " ^ if enc = correct_enc then
                                                                 else "FAIL!]")
    print_endline ("[Decryption test: " ^ if dec = x.Head then "CORRECT!]\\n\\n"
                                          else "FAIL!]\\n\\n\\n")
    test xs
  | [] -> print_endline "All tests Finished."

(* Command line parser *)

let _ =
  match Sys.argv with
  | [| _; "-test" |] -> test vectors
  | [| _; "-enc"; _; _ |] ->
    let cipher = new Solitaire()
    cipher.keyDeck (Sys.argv.[3])
    print_endline (new String(List.to_array (cipher.Encrypt(Sys.argv.[2]))))
  | [| _; "-dec"; _; _ |] ->
    let cipher = new Solitaire()
    cipher.keyDeck (Sys.argv.[3])
    print_endline (new String(List.to_array (cipher.Decrypt(Sys.argv.[2]))))
  | _ ->
      ("Usage:\\tSolitaire -test\\n\\t"
       ^ "Solitaire -enc text key\\n\\t" ^ "Solitaire -dec ciphertext key\\n\\n")
    print_endline ("Example: Solitaire -enc SECRETMESSAGE foo")

The great thing about F# is that is a member of the .NET family of languages, so it can interact with the .NET framework just as C# would. In the code above I am not using much of explicit .NET related code, but I definitely want to explore it…just imagine the potential uses of combining ideas like pattern matching with existing .NET objects. Cool.


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Palm Sunday

Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Join Jesus on the road to Jerusalem.

When he came near the place where the road goes down the
Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to
praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen.
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
Luke 19:37-38 (NIV)

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Looking Back Over a Decade in UK Property

10 Years

As we head into a new decade, now is a good time to examine how UK property has evolved over the last ten years. The property market has been flipped on its head since 2008 with the financial crash that sent shockwaves around the world. New regions have emerged, investment habits have completely changed and overseas investment is playing more of a role than ever before.

While property remains one of the most popular investment assets due to its stability and potential, there’s no doubt that the market is a completely different landscape to what it was ten years ago, particularly post-2016 and the Brexit vote. As we look back over the last ten years and the trends that have shaped the sector, we’ll examine how past performance is informing the future and what we can expect from UK property heading into 2020.

Following Financial Crisis

There’s no doubt that the decade started off with a major event. Prior to the financial crash in 2008, UK property had enjoyed a huge upsurge in growth and many investors had settled into a comfortable pattern of buying and selling, with an almost predictable seasonality that meant relative stability.

Buy-to-Let as an asset was booming and house prices were skyrocketing, increasing by around £120,000 in just eight years according to Nationwide, translating to growth of around 95%. Yet, as fast as it rose, the bubble burst.

UK house prices fell by almost 16% during 2008 and the pound dropped to its lowest value in forty-one years. As you’d imagine, London quickly became very popular with international investors that spied the opportunity to build a large portfolio of new-build developments. At the same time, the influx of international investors led to a further shortage of stock, laying the foundations for the residential undersupply that still plagues the market heading into 2020.

Regional Cores Expand

Around 2009, many regional cores such as Birmingham and Manchester had fully-fleshed out and had even started moving forward on transformational redevelopment projects that would mature around 2016. Although these cities couldn’t match the astronomical rise of the capital in the early years after the financial crisis, they came into their own in the months following the referendum and now lead the way in the UK – Birmingham with 16% and Manchester with 15% property growth over the last three years.

London, on the other hand, quickly became an incredibly expensive market – both in terms of property prices and rental prices. London began to see an exodus of renters and buyers that wanted affordability and the London Commuter Belt appeared to be the optimal choice, offering an affordable lifestyle with accessibility to the capital. Commuter towns such as Slough and Bracknell saw an incredible opportunity to drive momentum, underpinned by an over-performing technology sector and an incredible commercial sector.

At the same time, investors began to recognise that regional cores such as Birmingham, which has seen the highest growth in the country since 2016, were delivering better rental yields for a lower initial cost.Though it had seen unprecedented growth after the financial crash, London had finally hit its peak and started a slow decline that has only just corrected itself. Regional cores further North and Commuter towns around London, on the other hand, continue to create desirable places to live, work and play that are still much more affordable.

London was a key market for investment between 2009 and 2016 and property prices in the capital grew by almost 57% according to Zoopla, although a huge proportion of that occurred prior to the Brexit vote, when London started to feel the effects of rapid inflation and prices began to spiral.

Election House Price Growth

(Property Price Growth around an Election – Source: Land Registry House Price Index)

The Brexit Effect

While the financial crash set the tone for the last decade, Brexit has well and truly dominated the final years of the 2010’s. Since the 2016 vote, a broad range of industries and sectors have been clouded by uncertainty, none more so than UK property. Overall, this has meant a generally slower rate of growth, although as we mentioned earlier, certain regional hotspots are performing above and beyond.

In the years between the referendum and the recent General Election (G.E), the market almost certainly overperformed. One of the key statistics to come out of the SevenCapital Brexit Survey is that 85% of current property investors around the world are currently investing in the UK market despite Brexit uncertainty. 56% of the property investors in the UAE and 58% in South Africa invest in property, with a large majority of the UAE (96%) and RSA (82%) investors choosing the UK as a market.

Following the 2019 G. E, the outlook for UK property and the Pound have been much more positive. This is no doubt due to there being a ‘final’ say on the matter, although the result of the election has also likely had an impact on immediate predictions.

Regardless, the UK has maintained stability in the face of uncertainty, an attribute that is heavily favoured by over a third of investors across the globe. The majority of respondents to the survey highlighted the resilience the UK has shown – working through such a large-scale political event and maintaining incredible growth in key areas.

As a whole, ten cities recorded a double-figure price growth post-Brexit vote, led by Birmingham and the Midlands.

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See what property trends are set to shape the property market in the new year, from the UAE to the UK.

Property Investment Trends

A number of key statistics regarding investing and investor habits have emerged over the last ten years. One of the most surprising? The unprecedented rise of the private rented sector (PRS), set to overtake homeowners by 2039.

While predictions have always pointed to the private rented sector covering one in four houses by 2021, the shift from home owning to ‘Generation Rent’ is a huge move that only really started in recent years.

At the same time, huge amounts of residential purchases at the start of the decade means that the years that have followed have been completely overshadowed by an undersupply of quality residential accommodation. Residential undersupply, the housing crisis and issues with affordability are all key challenges that played major roles in G.E manifestos, showing that it’s likely they’ll still be trends in 2020. Improvements to infrastructure, transport, commercial and business links mean regional cores are generating demand – meaning more opportunity and more people looking to take advantage.

London alone should be building 50,000 homes a year to keep up with demand but is only managing 25,000 per year. Similarly, more than 90,000 homes are required across the South East each year while only around 30,000 were actually built during 2018. At this point it’s important to note that undersupply is particularly concentrated in high-performing, productive cities – many of which are located in these over-performing regional cores.

Urban expansion has also skyrocketed over the last 10 years. It’s expected that by 2025, there will be 37 megacities across the globe, increasing from 23 today. By 2050 the urban population will increase by 75% to 6.3 billion, up from 3.6 billion in 2010.

As cities start to swell with demand, people flock to the urban areas for the amenities and lifestyle they can provide. Consider that global construction output is expected to almost double to $15 trillion by 2025, up from $8.7 trillion in 2012, which will quickly expand the world’s inventory of prime real estate.

Rising Foreign Investment

The stability of UK property continues to encourage further foreign investment, particularly from Asia and South Africa. Regeneration across key UK markets has created opportunities for higher rental income and many of these locations are also incredibly affordable, allowing overseas investors to find value.

Uncertainty played a huge part in this rising level of foreign investment and since 2016, international investors have been able to leverage favourable foreign exchange rates against a weaker Pound.

Consider that in 2016, prior to the Brexit vote, the average London property cost around Dh2.7m compared to today’s price of around Dh2.2m – an incredible 22% decrease in prices based on fluctuations in foreign exchange.

At the same time, we’re seeing record-breaking levels of investment into UK technology, which is encouraging demand and having a knock-on effect on house prices in the area. During 2018, venture capital investment into the UK topped £6 billion – the most of any European country.

With £5.5 billion channeled into the sector between January and July this year, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that the UK has not only beaten its previous month but also overtook the US for the amount of investment per capita in just seven months.

Property Stats

Looking Ahead to 2020

As we enter a whole new decade, one of the main stories within the UK is the resurgence of the South-East. After five or so years of decline, London is seeing light at the end of the tunnel while the London Commuter Belt continues to benefit from people leaving the capital’s expensive market.

Regional cities are expected to continue seeing above-average growth over the next three years alongside increased demand and continued undersupply. On the whole, it seems we’re starting to see a ‘firming up’ of prices across the South of the UK, as more regions start to experience the same positive growth that the South East has seen. Moving further North, key cities such as Birmingham will continue to act as investment hotspots as they continue to build on exciting development pipelines.

Also expect a change in the way people think about real estate, particularly about how it impacts urban areas. Whether it’s building vertically or ensuring that residents have access to the amenities that they require, property in city-centres will quickly become incredibly competitive if it isn’t already, attracting residents that want career opportunities, nearby amenities or to be at the heart of a bustling city core.

It’ll be exciting to see where the next decade takes property, particularly as we start seeing advancements in smart home technology and more widespread adoption of property technology that will revolutionise the customer journey for users.

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No…Mommy’s not expecting twins, these new siblings are adopted but not in the usual way!

     As we said in our Seven Sisters Treasures last week, Scott and Kelley Appleton came to stay with us from Thursday to Saturday,  and WHAT FUN  we had!   When they had to leave we were all very sad.  It was so much fun staying up late and talking with Kelley…the first night we stayed up until midnight sometime… and the last night we stayed up until 2:00 a.m!!!

  I just don’t know how to say how much fun we had!

This picture is of almost everybody, the last evening that we had supper.

Anna, Kelley, and Susannah, playing Apples to Apples.

While playing Apples to Apples, we got very tired of sitting on our feet, so we all took a break and stretched out our legs : D

Kelley, me, and Susannah, playing a wonderfully long game of Monopoly : D  Kelley also taught us the best rule ever…called "snake eyes" !  If you roll doubles of 1, you get one of each kind of bill from the bank 🙂  We quickly agreed that that was a very good rule to adopt!  It was quite helpful many times, when one of us was running low on money!

          The last night, almost everybody got in on the game of Battle in a Bucket…that was hilarious!  Both Daddy and Scott were hoping that they wouldn’t get the "drawing" one, but they both did!  It was so much fun, and both of them did a good job for not wanting to do it!

   We are all very much looking forward to when they come back to this area…which will hopefully be next spring/summer . Laughing Smileys

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A new brother and sister!!!

8 thoughts on “A new brother and sister!!!

  • December 8, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    at first when I read your title, I was like NUH UH! no way! and then…i realized it wasn't really true. it looks like you had a lot of fun (like you said) I noticed that goatgirl was with you, extra fun! (:

    well have a great day!

    aka. Celeb

    Edited by missladybug on Dec. 8, 2009 at 2:22 PM

  • December 8, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    Looks like fun! I love Apples to Apples, its my favorite game!

  • December 8, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    it looks like you all had alot of fun!!! what have you been doing this week??

  • December 9, 2009 at 9:22 am

    we got snow last night!!!!! me and kate put pictures on our blogs if you want to see them….have you got much snow yet??? I can't wait till CHRISTmas!!

    Penguinlover <3

  • December 9, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Looks like sooo much fun! Thay make a cute couple! And there is ALWAYS room for more "siblings"! 😀

  • December 19, 2009 at 10:20 am

    This is the 1st chance I've had to see what the 7 sisters have been up to lately in quite a while. It made my heart glad to see the fun that you all had with my dear girl and boy. I know that they are both missing your family very much!

    Kelley's Mom

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SEXHUM Australia

In Australia, SEXHUM concentrated on the experiences of migrant sex workers under the first Decriminalisation model in NSW (since 1995) and under the 1994 licensing Sex Work Act in Victoria. Trafficking has been gradually decreased in the last 10 years and composes a stark minority of the experiences of sex workers. In both NSW and Victoria, exploitation by bosses and managers in the form of blackmailing and lack of support with aggressive clients still takes place. Mistrust in the police by sex workers is ripe in both states, but more so in Victoria. In NSW, sex workers benefit from a much larger variety of work options and are therefore less tied to abusive or exploitative work places.

All migrant sex workers with a valid work visa (including temporary visa holders) can legally work in the decriminalised sex industry of NSW. In Victoria, legal (licensed) work options are much less, which increases the contractual power of owners and operators and fosters their engagement in blackmailing workers to get them to follow their rules, as they have much less options to work legally elsewhere.

Migrant sex workers (including those with permanent residence) are particularly vulnerable as they risk deportation if working outside the few licensed options. In both NSW and Victoria, majority Asian massage parlours offering extra sexual services but not holding council approval (NSW) or a license (Victoria) are targeted by councils, private investigators, law enforcement and immigration raids and controls in the name of finding victims of trafficking and exploitation, but ultimately resulting in issuing fines and even deportation notices and detention for Asian migrant sex workers.

Again, in Victoria sex workers caught in these raids risk more repressive consequences than in NSW, because they are found involved in criminal conduct. In Victoria, these raids are backed and called for by sexual humanitarian neo-abolitionist organisations and the association of owner and operators. In NSW, peer sex worker organisations are funded to provide an array of essential support to (migrant) sex workers, while in Victoria neo-abolitionist organisations who campaign for the Nordic Model and promote raids are funded and peer only organisations are not.

During the current COVID-19 crisis, sex workers who are citizens or permanent residents are entitled and have access to government benefits, though some reported great difficulties and delays in receiving the payments. No migrant on any temporary visa has had any access to government benefits.

Migrant communities are helping by providing food and funding to co-nationals and the national sex worker peer organisation, Scarlet Alliance, organised a fund for sex workers ineligible for government financial support.  As of July 2020, Victoria saw the majority of COVID-19 related fines, 5 fines were reported in NSW, most against Asian erotic massage parlors.

Australia-specific policy making recommendations:

  • All Australian states and territories should regulate the sex industry through federal employment and labour law, eliminate all criminal laws relating to sex work, and introduce the full decriminalisation of the sex industry (inclusive of all sectors of consensual sex work, of third parties and of all migrant workers).
  • Sex workers labour rights unions and peer organisations should be funded consistently and not only on a project basis.
  • Anti-discrimination legislation should include sex workers in all states and territories.
  • All sex workers, including independent/private, should be exonerated from having to register in their legal names or to acquire formal authorisation to engage in sex work.
  • Smaller, sex worker-led establishments and workers cooperatives should be incentivised as opposed to bigger businesses.
  • Compliance with health and safety standards and fair working conditions should be the uttermost priority for the regulatory bodies of the sex industry.
  • Greater protections should be in place for sex workers regarding name suppression/protection of identity in the court process, in order to improve access to justice and willingness to engaging in the court process.
  • Labour exploitation in the sex industry, including trafficking and forced labour need to be addressed by more detailed and comprehensive labour right legislation and made more accessible through lower threshold support and compensation mechanisms.
  • Labour rights and work visa access for migrants should be improved in order to increase their work opportunities in Australia without having to depend on the sponsorship of one employer or partner.
  • The identification of victims of trafficking should not take place through an interview with the Australian Federal Police, but through a collaborative approach including non-state actors and peer and in-language support organisations.

 NSW-specific policymaking recommendations:

  • Developmental authorisations for sexual services premises should be financially accessible and obtainable in all local jurisdictions, to allow workers’ access to a greater variety of fairer and authorised work options.
  • Independent sex workers working from home and small scale sex worker led businesses operating as cooperatives should be exempt from development application (DA) processes for sex industry land uses.
  • Compliance with health and safety standards and better practice working conditions should be the primary consideration for regulatory bodies. The existing Sex Services Premises Planning Guidelines should be updated with a training component to provide evidence-based guidance that supports the original intentions of the NSW reforms. See: Scarlet Alliance current best practice guide and Worksafe NSW: Guidelines for sex services premises
  • Consensual sexual services in massage facilities without a DA for sexual services should be fully decriminalised. Condoms should never be used against workers as evidence of non-compliance.

Victoria-specific policy recommendations:

  • The licensing regime must be removed through:
  • Repealing the ‘Sex Work Act 1994’
  • Repealing the ‘Sex Work Regulations 2016’
  • Repealing the ‘Sex Work (Fees) Regulations 2014
  • Critical components of the removing of the licensing regime:
  • The decriminalisation of all forms of sex work.
  • The removal of laws that mandate HIV/STI testing for sex workers (‘Sex Work Act 1994’ Part 2, 18A(2), 20A).
  • The removal of laws that criminalise HIV/STI’s (‘Sex Work Act 1994’ Part 2, 19, 20 and ‘Sex Work Regulations 2016’ Part 2 (6))
  • The removal of laws that mandate safer sex use of condoms and other barriers (‘Sex Work Act 1994’ Part 2, 18A(1))
  • Spent Convictions legislation should be reformed so that convictions retained by sex workers under prior criminalisation of sex work including under the licensing system are expunged.
  • The register held under Part 3, Division 1 (24) of the ‘Sex Work Act 1994’, which held the details of sex workers required to register under licensing, should be eliminated and its data expunged.
  • The funding of peer sex workers organisations in Victoria.
  • Extending the protection granted by the ‘Equal Opportunity Act 2010’ to people engaging in “lawful sexual activity” to all sex workers, not just those in compliance with the licensing system.

Australia-specific SEXHUM Publications to date:

Macioti PG, Aroney E., Bennachie C., Fehrenbacher A. E., Giametta C., Hoefinger H., Mai N., Musto J. (2020) ‘Framing the Mother Tac: The Racialised, Sexualised and Gendered Politics of Modern Slavery in Australia’, Social Sciences 9(11):192.

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