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IGE on FfD focuses on resource mobilisation

The first session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Financing for Development at the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has focussed on the challenges faced by developing countries and international community with regard to mobilising domestic public resources, as well as on international development cooperation.

According to an UNCTAD Secretariat Note prepared for the session, the discussion topics and guiding questions for this first session are:

(1) Domestic public resources: What can be done to enhance the mobilisation of domestic public resources for development in developing countries?

(2) International development cooperation: How can international development cooperation maximise its contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?

The opening plenary was held on 8 November with statements by the Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, the Director of the UNCTAD Division on Globalisation and Development Strategies, as well as by the various regional groupings.

Adoption of the agenda

At the opening plenary, under the second item of the adoption of the agenda and organisation of work, the Chair of this IGE, Mr Jaime Miranda, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador, asked if there was agreement on the organisation of work as he had earlier indicated, at which point two delegations requested the floor, namely the JUSCANZ group of countries and the European Union.

The United States, on behalf of the JUSCANZ group (comprising Australia, Canada, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States) said that the JUSCANZ group of countries looked forward to the next three days (the IGE is taking place from 8-10 November) and hoped that experts in the room will have fruitful and productive exchanges.

In principle, the group said, expert meetings such as this one should require little involvement from Geneva-based regional groups, and it therefore regretted having to delay the start of this meeting.

The JUSCANZ expressed its concern with the IGE's agenda and programme, and said the terms of reference for this IGE was carefully negotiated over many months and agreed by all member states at the 5 April meeting of the Trade and Development Board (TDB).

"It was our hope, and I think the expectation of all member states, that the secretariat would organise this IGE consistent with the terms of reference that we established."

Indeed, paragraph 3 of the provisional agenda states that the IGE will "be held in accordance with the terms of reference," the US said, adding that a quick review of the full programme reveals that this meeting's topics are not consistent with the terms of reference.

"It is not our intention to politicise this meeting, but as member states, the JUSCANZ countries, and indeed all member states, have a duty to make sure that the secretariat faithfully follows member states' guidance."

With this in mind and without impeding the experts' ability to discuss issues they deem important, the JUSCANZ said, it expects the draft policy recommendations from the IGE will reflect experts' suggestions in line with UNCTAD's mandate - as the terms of reference require.

"In this regard, the JUSCANZ countries reserve judgement on, and potential endorsement of, the policy recommendations developed over the next three days until they are brought before the Trade and Development Board or other governing bodies."

The European Union appreciated the convening of this IGE on financing for development as a result of the establishment of this group by the Nairobi Maafikiano mandate (adopted last July at the UNCTAD-14 conference).

The IGE, the EU said, should indeed be a forum for the exchange and discussion of experts of all member states.

Echoing the views of the JUSCANZ group, the EU underlined that it expects the IGE to remain within the mandate set up by all the UNCTAD membership in the Maafikiano and the terms of reference of this group, put UNCTAD expertise and comparative advantages to the best use and not to duplicate ongoing work in the UN system.

On the policy focus, the EU reiterated that it expects a balanced, nuanced and frank discussion of the various issues at stake drawn from the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) to chapters on domestic resource mobilisation and international development cooperation.

The EU said that it was surprised to find out after it had received the final programme of this meeting quite late that the decision on topics was rather selective in its understanding as well.

Some of the issues set out in the respective chapters of the AAAA are referred to while some others such as the fight against corruption in para 25 of the AAAA or national control mechanisms in para 30 (of the AAAA), or the role of gender in para 53 (of the AAAA) have not received any attention.

"We look forward to have these issues covered at a later stage," it said.

The EU also said that it is its understanding that this meeting will produce expert-driven recommendations for the TDB's consideration which are produced as the programme outlines at each session respectively.

Tanzania, on behalf of the G77 and China, intervened to thank the secretariat for preparing this meeting, saying that it is one of the most important issues for the Group.

It reminded the partners that UNCTAD's specific strength lies in its role as the UN focal point for the integrated treatment of trade and development and its inter-related issues. This includes finance, investment, technology and sustainable development.

The G77 and China pointed out that the terms of reference which were negotiated carefully were very broad.

"And I would like to inform partners that I don't think it would be right to micro-manage the secretariat when they prepare their background documents."

"When you say finance, when you talk of illicit flows, when you talk of ODA, these are all broad issues and background document will definitely touch maybe on issues that partners will not appreciate or will not be comfortable with them, but it's very difficult. I can imagine how challenging it is to touch on the issue of illicit flows without touching on these sensitive issues," said Tanzania.

It pointed out that this is the first session of the IGE and that it believes there will be three more sessions before the UNCTAD-15 conference.

So all other issues which were part of the terms of reference will be addressed sequentially. This is the first session and this is the first issue that the secretariat thought would be of importance to us, it said.

"I urge our partners that we work closely and we have the team spirit so that we can reach a successful outcome at the end of this meeting," said the G77 and China.

In the absence of any objections, the agenda was then adopted by the Chair of the session.

Opening statement at IGE Plenary

This was followed by some introductory remarks by Ms Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, as well as opening remarks by Richard Kozul-Wright, Director of the UNCTAD Division on Globalisation and Development Strategies, who provided a broader context to the discussions taking place during the session from an UNCTAD perspective.

In her statement, Deputy Secretary-General Durant noted that at UNCTAD 14 (held in July last year in Nairobi, Kenya), Member States agreed on a vision for UNCTAD to implement the Addis Ababa and 2030 Agendas.

Together with Agenda 2030, the Financing for Development (FfD) process is a core part of the UN development pillar, she said.

The FfD Agenda encompasses many issues of core concern for developing countries, in partnership with advanced economies, and this was reaffirmed at Addis Ababa in 2015, but has its roots in the 2002 Monterrey Consensus and the 2008 Doha Declaration.

"Indeed, these financing questions date back to the founding of UNCTAD itself, and have been a core concern of our Member States for more than 50 years."

According to Ms Durant, from UNCTAD's perspective, the first session of this expert group could not be more timely.

"We face considerable challenges in establishing a multilateral approach to delivering effective development finance, necessary to underwrite the implementation the Sustainable Development Goals."

The global macroeconomic environment remains unfavourable to any efforts to scale up development finance.

And, although the global economic outlook is more optimistic since the start of 2017, questions remain about the longer-term sustainability of this growth.

Indeed, many observers argue, including here at UNCTAD, that the structural problems laid bare by the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08, remain unresolved. Developing countries face multiple challenges in this climate, including a net outflow of capital and low commodity prices.

Moreover, Ms Durant said, their recent integration into volatile financial markets - with an associated higher risk exposure - means these external shocks threaten the sustainability of these countries' recent borrowing, and thus their ability to mobilise domestic resources for long-term development goals.

Indeed, improving developing countries' external debt sustainability and preventing financial crises is a core concern of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. At the same time, multilateralism is under more strain than at any point in the post-War period.

In this context, she said, it is all the more important that the Addis Ababa Action Agenda orients development finance towards sustainable and inclusive development objectives.

It recognizes the need for an ambitious and holistic approach to development finance, "beyond business as usual".

To leave "business as usual" behind, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda underlines the need to improve the quality and availability of data, as well as methodological approaches on specific issues, such as: illicit financial flows; and data on blended financing instruments in relation to ODA (official development assistance), said Ms Durant.

"The urgency of combatting illicit financial flows, for example, was recently underlined by the publication of the Paradise Papers," she noted.

"We cannot tackle this issue of domestic resource mobilization properly without addressing the systemic factors that allow illicit financial flows to continue. Overall, it is clear that developing countries and donors, individually or in smaller groups, will not be able to meet the enormous financing requirements implied by the 2030 Agenda."

"To mobilize resources on this scale, we will need a strong multilateral system. This IGE is ideally placed to embed UNCTAD's intergovernmental machinery in the financing for development process in the United Nations system, thereby strengthening multilateral links and cooperation within the UN system, on issues of development finance," she said.

She added that given UNCTAD's unique role in the UN development system, as a Member State conference dedicated to development issues, the IGE also presents an excellent opportunity to strengthen the voice of developing countries in this process.

In his opening remarks, Richard Kozul-Wright said that the Monterrey Consensus was a punchy document of less than 20 pages with a 2 page introduction that "demanded" a new partnership between developed and developing countries to deliver on agreed development goals.

The AAAA is over 60 pages, whose introduction alone runs to 10 pages and is more or less content to operate within, what it calls, a revitalized global framework.

"It would, given the current troubles facing multilateralism, be easy to offer a skeptical interpretation of this etymological evolution but that would be unfair," he said.

There are strong grounds to assume that this reflects a recognition of the seriousness of the inter-related challenges facing the international community and a heightened ambition to tackle them.

As 2015 unfolded, it became increasingly clear that a series of discussions, negotiations and choices at the multilateral level would have lasting implications not only for the policy agenda of developing countries, but for the future of the international system as a whole.

Negotiating processes on sovereign debt restructuring, quota reform at the IMF, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), financing for development (FfD) and curbing rising global temperatures, all, in one way or another, acknowledged that the growth model of the previous three decades was unstable, unsustainable and unfair.

"Moreover, and unlike the FFD text adopted in Doha at the end of 2008, there was no avoiding the consequences of the most damaging economic crisis in 80 years on the financing challenge."

Recognising, at least implicitly, that the current growth model is broken, the international community continues to search for a new path, which would lead to more stable, sustainable and inclusive outcomes. This suggests -- as recognised in the AAAA -- the need to go beyond business as usual towards a holistic and transformative approach to rebalancing existing economic and social structures, which can only be accomplished if adequate and reliable financing is available to undertake the required investments, in both the public and private sectors.

Preliminary estimates of the additional financing needs of developing countries over the next decade or so vary, but there is broad agreement that the figure, whether in the hundreds of billions or trillions of dollars per year until 2030, greatly exceeds the current financing options available to most of them, Kozul-Wright noted.

However, the challenge facing the international community goes beyond the scaling up of resources. The pro- cyclical and speculative biases of financial markets, the instability of unregulated capital flows and the financialization of corporate governance have created an economic environment which is systemically unequal, fragile and prone to damaging boom-bust cycles.

"Talk of an enabling international environment which ignores these features will not get us very far in getting finance back to the business of supporting long-term productive investment, all the more so as [a] stable monetary and financial system is a prerequisite for making trade, technology and TNCs work for inclusive growth and development."

Behind this discussion, of course, is the frail legacy of the Bretton Woods Conference. The principle objectives of that initiative were to get war-torn economies back on their feet and design a post-war international economic order that would prevent the recurrence of the opportunistic actions and damaging contagion that had led to the breakdown of international trade and finance in the 1930s and its destructive aftermath.

Building on the generosity of the Marshall Plan and with considerable debt forgiveness, the institutional rules and arrangements established at Bretton Woods helped to combine global macroeconomic stability with sufficient space for national governments to manage a period of unprecedented growth of output and international trade, often described as a "golden age".

These arrangements eventually buckled under a series of distributional pressures and economic shocks in the 1970s, giving way from the early 1980s to hyper-globalization.

This was, and is, characterized by an extensive deregulation of markets -- particularly financial and currency markets -- in both advanced and developing countries, the steady attrition of the public realm, and the extension of the profit motive to all walks of economic life and beyond.

Hyper-globalization has also been accompanied by a radical break in the governance of the post-war international framework, whereby bodies once designed to foster sovereignty are now recast to curtail it while inter-governmental negotiations have been weakened, or side-lined, by more informal cross-border governance arrangements built around selective membership, corporate networks and public-private partnerships.

Under these developments, said Kozul-Wright, the co-dependence between finance and the real economy and between the state and the market, which characterized the successful growth models that emerged after WWII, has given way to one in which unchecked financial markets and mounting financial leverage drive the real economy.

This shift has led to a change of investment behaviour, which has become tied to asset and credit cycles, and, at the firm level, to the channelling of profits towards short-term financial investments. Under these pressures, the mushrooming of mostly short-term cross-border capital flows over the past two decades has done little to help return capital formation worldwide to the levels of the 1970s, let alone those envisaged in the 2030 Development Agenda.

For many developing countries, the international trade and finance system that has evolved since the breakdown of the Bretton-Woods system has not only broken with previous policy flexibilities, it has also failed to provide sufficient financial resources to build productive capacities in support of their long-term growth and structural transformation goals.

Furthermore, it has heightened the magnitude of external shocks, including from policy shifts in the developed world.

Kozul-Wright thanked the media for releasing the Paradise Papers in a timely fashion for this meeting: illicit capital flows and tax avoidance and evasion are a massive threat to meeting the SDGs, and not only in developing countries.

The financial arrangements giving rise to weak demand, rising debt levels and unruly capital flows are now weighing heavily on growth prospects in the advanced economies.

With governments seeking to adjust to the debt overhang through austerity measures, the threat from deflationary pressures has so far been contained thanks to unprecedented monetary action but without generating inclusive recoveries; and there is growing concern that an entire decade, or longer, may be lost to secular stagnation.

At the same time, the highly favourable external environment for developing countries that emerged after the dot com crisis has clearly shifted.

Reversals of capital flows, a precipitous drop in commodity prices, unfavourable movements in exchange rates are taking place against a backdrop of insufficient global demand that has halted the growth of international trade and dampened growth prospects, with a number of emerging economies having already experienced recession.

"The idea that these economies had decoupled from developments in the advanced economies was never a persuasive thesis. It should now be clear that policy makers everywhere must operate in an interdependent and unbalanced global economy, and if storm clouds gather we will sink or swim together."

Kozul-Wright pointed out that this does not, however, mean returning to the earlier Bretton Woods system, even if this were possible.

The post-war global deal was never completed in areas of particular interest to developing countries, and the flexibilities allowed to countries were often established on an ad hoc basis rather than as a formal part of the rules themselves.

Developing countries have consistently called not only for greater and more predictable multilateral resources to support their development efforts, but for more flexibility to tailor policies to local needs and conditions, and for greater coherence and coordination across the overlapping international trade, financial and production systems.

"Building these aims into the multilateral architecture was, and remains, an essential motivation behind the FFD initiative."

Reform is not only in the interest of developing countries. The financial crisis has made it clear that the advanced countries also need policy space to manage changing circumstances, and that they can no longer guarantee a stable global economy or deal with new and inter-related threats to future prosperity by themselves.

Moreover, if they are to avoid damaging deflationary adjustments, return to robust growth, and ensure that the international trading system remains open, they also have a direct interest in strengthening international coordination and support, and in an inclusive manner.

It is therefore imperative for international measures to be designed in such a way that they complement or strengthen state capacities to deliver on national objectives and meet the needs of their constituencies, said Kozul-Wright.

If reforms to the existing multilateral architecture are to be credible and effective, they must provide for much greater collective influence from developing countries and embody a much stronger sense of cooperation among all countries.

This will require a willingness to examine rebalancing challenges from a more integrated perspective. It will also require careful examination of the structure of representation in the existing multilateral trade and financial institutions and their decision-making practices.

This is where UNCTAD has tried to make a difference over the years. Already in the Final Act that founded UNCTAD back in 1964 and established its mandate, the challenge of financing development was identified as the basis for continuing reviews and action (para 48) with specific reference made to the terms and conditions of aid, external debt problems, increasing the flow of financial resources to developing countries, compensatory finance and supplementary financial measures, said Kozul-Wright.

"All these issues have been part of UNCTAD's work since then and new issues within this mandate have been addressed as the financing challenge has evolved with UNCTAD often being ahead of the curve."

The Chair of the IGE then made a presentation on behalf of his country El Salvador, and this was followed by statements by the G77 and China, the Arab Group and the African Group.

In its statement, Tanzania, on behalf of the G77 and China, said the establishment of the intergovernmental group of experts was one of the most important outcomes of UNCTAD-XIV which better places the organization in the context of the 2030 Agenda and the Financing for Development process, as well as helps to revitalize the intergovernmental machinery.

In this context, it believes that the IGE is a way to strengthen the links between Geneva and New York and "we expect it to become a regular input that UNCTAD can present to the ECOSOC forum on financing for development follow-up."

UNCTAD's specific strength lies in its role as the UN focal point for the integrated treatment of trade and development and inter-related issues in finance, investment, technology, investment and sustainable development, and in its long-standing experience in promoting such an integrated perspective on development issues, including development finance.

"We believe that this IGE is a unique opportunity to bring this expertise and perspective to bear on the many challenges developing countries and the international community face in mobilising national, international, public and private resources to promote developmental transformation effectively, fairly and inclusively, in particular in the context of a difficult global economic environment and deficient global economic governance structures," said the G77 and China.

Illicit financial flows are complex matters that requires cooperation among different agencies at the domestic level and among different actors at international level, it said, adding that it would also like to highlight and support UNCTAD's work with UNODC (UN Office on Drugs and Crime) and other organisations to develop the methodology to produce a transparent, comprehensive and reliable estimate of illicit financial flows.

"With regards to taxation in general, we note that modernized, improved and progressive tax and collection systems are key to mobilize domestic resources. We also note that substantial improvements in developing countries might need to take into account spillover effects between national taxation systems and the global reach of the activities of some economic actors, such as multinational enterprises."

With regards to official development assistance (ODA), Tanzania urged donors to fulfill their respective ODA commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7 per cent of ODA/GNI and 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to LDCs.

With regards to development banks, said Tanzania, their role in the promotion of sustainable development should be emphasized. They are able to operate in credit market segments in which commercial banks are not fully engaged, thus overcoming market failures.

They also play a key role in providing countercyclical lending. This is particularly important to supporting macroeconomic stability in developing countries, which are more exposed to pro-cyclical exogenous shocks, dynamics and vulnerabilities, it said.

Furthermore, increases in the capital base of multilateral development banks should be considered as a way to improve their important contribution to financing and implementing sustainable development, said the G77 and China.

Egypt, on behalf of the Arab Group, said that holding this IGE session is the first step towards implementing the agreement reached by member states at UNCTAD-14.

This consensus was embodied in the Maafikiano document adopted at the conference, and which came up with a vision for the work of UNCTAD and a road map for its action over the next four years.

The IGE meeting today (8 November), in the Arab Group's view, embodies a basic tool for UNCTAD to realise its development mandate through its intergovernmental bodies. These mechanisms are multilateral frameworks that allow experts from various development fields to share opinions and ideas and present valuable studies that allow UNCTAD and member states to be enriched with technical advice that will contribute to planning and adopting strategies for inclusive national development.

The Arab Group said it is convinced that the mandate of this group of experts is particularly important in the current stage where UNCTAD is to play a pivotal role in implementing the major developmental instruments.

This watershed period requires that UNCTAD itself mobilises its financial, technical and human resources in order to look into the ways and means to have the necessary resources to implement these development instruments especially in a concrete manner in various countries, said the Arab Group.

This cannot be done without a consultative forum that brings together the best development specialists so that they contribute with their ideas and visions to have the optimal resources and means and most effective methods to mobilise resources for development, it added.

It also welcomed the programme of this expert group. Indeed, it is varied and covers the most important aspects on financing for development, including illicit financial flows channelled abroad illegally from developing countries, ways of reforming domestic tax systems, international cooperation in fiscal policies, ways and means to develop ODA and blended financing.

It is the Arab Group's belief that these issues need to be addressed equally and holistically if we are to address the question of financing for development in a way that is comprehensive and objective covering all resources and in a manner that aims at mobilising all these resources without exception to devote them for a single noble objective and that is inclusive national development.

Sudan, on behalf of the African Group comprising 54 countries, associated itself with the statement of Tanzania on behalf of the G77 and China.

It said that it is pleased that the IGE on financing for development is commencing its first meeting according to the mandate given by the Nairobi Maafikiano.

The African Group was of the view that this meeting should focus on challenges facing developing countries and the international community with regard to the mobilisation of international public finance for sustainable development and international development cooperation.

The African Group believes that the expert meeting should examine ways of ensuring the transparency of new frameworks and clear and separate accounting of long-term costs and benefits of different types of financial flows and financing instruments for sustainable development, as well as their true development impacts.

Moreover, said the African Group, the meeting should address the AAAA with a view to developing policy recommendations and how best to enhance the mobilisation of domestic public resources in developing countries and to maximise the contribution of international development cooperation to sustainable development, transformation and to the achievement of the SDGs.

By Kanaga Raja.

Source: >SUNS - South North Development Monitor, #8573 dated 13 November 2017.


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You would pay more for a system generating less than it should!

This is my story with Solar Dimension (SD). You decide yourself.

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My system was installed on the 4th of Feb. The installers were friendly and professional, but when the job was finished they told me that they are in a hurry to get to another job and did not explain to me what has been done and the changes to my meter box! Not a big deal.

I then noticed that my 8KW inverter never generates more than 7.25KW. Being an engineer, I asked SD for an answer the next day after installation. I was told that there may be not enough sunlight and I have to wait etc. I was sure something is wrong with the system. Called SD again and every time was given an excuse like you do not consume enough, etc! Since my friend had the exact same system, I kept comparing my daily generation with him.

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They salesman was exceptional, answered every concern we had and very easy to talk to. The installation was smooth and timely and the information on the product great.
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Fantastic company to work with

We have had our solar panels for a year now. Daniel and Zoe were really helpful from the beginning, even coming to our house to talk with us and show us photos and recommendations. We told them what we are looking for and they found the beat deal for us.

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Ever since installation the after sales service has been great. They came to the house a couple of weeks later and checked everything was working and even came to the house to repair a damaged cable coming out of our house battery. They have done everything we have asked and more. Can not recommend them enough.
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Zoe and the team made our whole process so easy from start to finish. Within 30 minutes of Zoe arriving at our home to guide us through how solar works we had signed up. Easy down to earth and honest information from the panel selection down to the system made it so easy for us to understand and make a decision.
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Seamless process from quote to install

I had solar installed from this company a few months ago and the process was completely painless and completely transparent.

I had a site inspection and a review of our solar needs. From there I was offered a quote that I was super happy with so I proceeded with the install.

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I could not be happier with the outcome. This company genuinely cares about their customers, and even if an issue isnâ€™t really theirs (as was the case for me) they offer advice and assistance to make sure youâ€™re happy!

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Easy, helpful and excellent service.

Zoe and the team at Solar Dimension went above and beyond to help us with learning about the benifits of solar and ways that we can optimise our power use. They worked seamlessly with our builder so that once we moved it our system was up and running. I would gladly recommend Solar Dimension.
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Still no one was coming to fix that.
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In Iraq, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL helps the displaced people from Sinjar to come back

Published on Thursday 20 May 2021

In August 2014, the Iraqi Sinjar was the scene of massacres of the Yazidi people by the Islamic State, now described as a genocide by the UN: several thousand civilians were executed and thousands of women and children were held captive. Successive attacks by Daesh troops forced the population to move en masse to Iraqi Kurdistan, Syria and Turkey. For some of them, trapped and encircled in Mount Sinjar, the exodus became a struggle against thirst and hunger in the sweltering summer heat. Many people died, others managed to reach camps.

Six years later, over the year 2020, as the situation has stabilized, the displaced people are gradually returning to their villages. But their houses have been demolished and basic services are almost non-existent. Everything has to be rebuilt and the families’ means of support are very limited after such a long period of displacement.

In the village of Tal Banat, one clay house still stands. It is the home of Suri Hussein, a 65-year-old Iraqi woman whose husband died shortly after they left for the besieged mountains. “We would never imagine that hunger or thirst could kill us, we were too focused on how to survive and escape the Islamic State,” Suri explains.

  • 38.4 million inhabitants
  • 18.9% poverty rate
  • 120st out of 189 on the Human Development Index
  • 72 600 helped people

Suri returned to her village after six years of living in camps. Like her neighbors, she is facing cold winter weather, a lack of water, food, and government restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Villagers must cope with the closure of markets and schools and are isolated from the main town, the only place where health services and the main market are present.

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL visited the village of Tal Banat in October, thanks to the financial support of the Crisis and Support Center of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Our teams visited each of the houses to assess the existing needs and provide an appropriate response. Water tanks, hygiene kits, drinking water and winter supplies such as mattresses, blankets, heaters, jerrycans of kerosene and clothing were quickly provided to the inhabitants.

Thank to this emergency aid, 3,180 villagers from Tal Banat were able to cope with the harsh winter conditions in Sinjar, at a time when only a few NGOs were present. Today, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is adopting a structural and integrated approach to meet the needs of the people in the region in a sustainable way, in coordination with the other organizations now on the ground.


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Imogen Heap’s album, Ellipse. Streaming Here.

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The trial of a Sherborne man accused of murdering his father will take place later this year.

Robert Hodgson, 73, died following an assault at a house on Ridgeway, Sherborne on Tuesday, May 21.

His 36-year-old son, Dominic William Hodgson, has been ordered to stand trial at Winchester Crown Court from Monday, November 4.

A post-mortem carried out following Mr Hodgson's death found he had died of a head injury.

Dominic Hodgson appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court on May 24.

No plea was entered during a brief hearing and the case was sent to the crown court in Winchester.

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About the City of Somerville

Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both employees and residents. The City of Somerville values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout our hiring practices; these values are embedded in our mission and work environment—furthermore, we encourage applications from a diverse range of professional experiences and skillsets. We embrace and encourage an innovative, empowering, and collaborative workplace culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The City also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work-life balance. Not only is Somerville a “Model City,” as termed by The Boston Globe, it is also a model employer.

  • Now Hiring: Three (3) Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operators/Catch Basin Cleaners (Tue-Sat)

Water and Sewer

The Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (SHMEO)/Sewer works in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the sewer system including but not limited to sewer mains, drains, connections, and catch basins. The individual shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining sewer systems. Performs all other related duties that may be assigned.

  • Performs the installation and repair of mains, valves, manholes, drainage systems, and any other appurtenances using whatever methods, tools, and procedures are necessary to complete the task in a safe, proper, and proficient manner.
  • Digs, braces, backfills and tampers excavations.
  • Installs and repairs asphalt and concrete.
  • May be required to climb into catch basins and sewer lines to remove and dispose of solid substances.
  • May assist private contractors during City construction or excavations.
  • Read and follows specifications on engineering blueprints, sketches, and diagrams of the water and sewer system.
  • Locate, operate, repair, and maintain underground utilities and controls related to the sewer infrastructure.
  • Ensures operational, maintenance, and staff compliance with applicable safety regulations and other requirements governing construction, repair, and maintenance operations.
  • Operates equipment including but not limited to front-end loaders, backhoes, compacting equipment, skid-steer loaders, vactor-type equipment, jetting machines, and catch-basin machines in a professional and competent manner and with care taken to perform the work safely and with efficiency.
  • Uses standard hand tools including but not limited to shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches, and small power tools.
  • Responds to emergencies as directed.
  • Reports any emergencies to a Foreman.
  • Assists with emergency response activities related to system failures and/or crisis situations of the City sewer and drainage system. In the case of breaks and failures of the City sewer and drainage system, is responsible for determining the cause, locating problem area, and using whatever methods, tools and procedures that are necessary to complete the task in a safe, proper and proficient manner. Also responsible for ensuring that customers are not experiencing flooding conditions caused by the City sewer and drainage system by entering homes and basements to check their status.
  • Performs the safe collection and transport of sewer effluent in compliance with all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State DEP sewer regulations.
  • Responsible for reporting any Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) to a superior for notification to DEP.
  • Performs minor maintenance functions on equipment including but not limited to checking and maintaining air pressures and fluid levels, lubrication of mechanical joints by applying necessary greases, and routine cleaning of vehicle exterior and interior.
  • Performs daily vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or by Department policy.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
  • Takes lead role toward customer response and problem resolution as related to sewer system issues and reports such issues to a Foreman.
  • Assists with cross-departmental Water and Sewer emergencies.
  • Uses electronic work order system.
  • Trains personnel as necessary.

Working knowledge of the following

  • Principles and practices pertaining to the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles.
  • Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment.
  • Rules, regulations, and applicable laws relative to job-related safety.
  • Principles and practices for the operation and maintenance of sewer systems.

Demonstrated ability to

  • Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair.
  • Exercise proper professional and technical judgment.
  • Operate equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
  • Read and follows the specifications on interpret engineering blueprints and maps and specifications as they pertain to municipal sewer and sewer systems and recognize the need for referral to determine safe excavation.
  • Regularly enter and make observations in manholes, pump stations, sewer lift stations, trenches, and other confined spaces.
  • Work alone or with others without close supervision.
  • Comply with all related Federal, State, City, and Department policies and provisions.
  • Frequently lift, move, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasionally lift, move, push, pull, and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
  • Balance, stoop, bend, and crouch.
  • Reach and handle tools with both hands.
  • Work under varying weather conditions.
  • Perform duties of this job description on scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Entrance Requirements

  • Graduation from a high school or vocational school, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public sewer and drainage system or related construction experience.
  • Must possess valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class B license with air-break and tanker endorsement.
  • Must possess Massachusetts Hoisting License with 2B and 4E restrictions within 120 days of hire.
  • Must have a responsible driving record.

Work Environment

Work requires agility and physical strength, ability to function in close quarters, and is subject to outside environmental conditions, including wet, hot and cold weather. Worker is subject to noise, vibrations, hazards and atmospheric conditions including fumes, dust and air contaminants.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Skills: Position requires standing/walking most of the day, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position requires near and far vision and acute hearing, the ability to maintain heavy physical exertion for long periods of time, operate hand and power tools, navigate rough terrain, move in or about construction sites.

Motor Skills: While performing the duties, employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills and handle tools and equipment. The position requires balancing, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion to complete tasks.

Visual Skills: Visual acuity is required to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

Application Procedure:

This position will remain open until filled. Send your resume and cover letter to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: [email protected]

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Nancy Bacci at 617-625-6600 x 2250 or [email protected].

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$53,580.80 annually
Application Start Date:
Thursday, September 9, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Required

To better protect the health and safety of staff and the public, all City of Somerville employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of November 1, 2021. Reasonable accommodations will be made for medical and religious reasons.


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Bring some joy & delight to a friend or loved one with a Toucan card and mobile; a unique and colourful way to deliver a message of love and thanks.

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Members of Sospiri will get to present works by Tarquinio Merula on Wednesday, August 11th as part of the 2021 Twin Cities Early Music Festival. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to participate in the festival.

The program is a mix of instrumental chamber works and pieces for soprano and violin, including a couple of really rocking Ciacconas. We are also excited to be joined by Michelle Wenderlich on violone.

Merula is one of the lesser-known gems of the early baroque. His music is as full of intrigue as his life, so we think you’ll enjoy hearing about both.

Performance Details

Wednesday, August 11th at 7:30pm
Hennepin United Methodist Church, Art Gallery

Janna Kysilko, soprano
Ginna Watson and Joe Dolson, baroque violin
Bruce Jacobs, harpsichord
Michelle Wenderlich, violone

Ticket pricing information at the Twin Cities Early Music Festival site. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

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Covid-19 Safety

All ensemble members are fully vaccinated. However, for your safety, all instrumental musicians will be masked for the performance. Janna will not be masked while singing, but has had two negative Covid tests within the last two weeks.

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One could tell you all the tales, point out the sticks of measuring, or they could simply say "to be the best, beat the best." The Galaxy currently reign. The two remaining matches against LA could determine the Shield.

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That last match against the LA Galaxy didn't go so well. Robbie Rogers proved that he's psychic and Robbie Keane proved that he's an MVP candidate. But a lot has happened since then. Seattle Sounders FC got really, really good. While the Galaxy pretty darn good as well. If the season ended today LA is likely to be Seattle's match up in the first round, after LA beats Portland. Saturday's 7:30 PM match on NBC Sports Network could go many directions. One way it won't go is boring.

Josie from LAGConfidential answers Three Questions to help you prepare.

SaH: The last time this two teams met Robbie Rogers was some sort of psychic. How's he played since then?

LAGC: Okay so Robbie Rogers (hold on, my uncle is pouring pour red wine in my glass. Okay, back) is still probably the sorest subject of the season. Every season needs a sorest subject, because then if you don't win everything it can be pointed to. Like hey, it's okay that there's no hardware in the case cause I know the answer.

So yeah Mike Magee is out with Chicago now and he's scoring lots of goals because he's allowed to be the target forward he really is. Robbie Rogers, meanwhile, suffered a hamstring injury after struggling to get fit enough into the starting XI.

So Rogers is hurt. His injury has led to Gyasi Zardes playing in his spot and learning how to stretch a defense and not shoot twelve times a match. So that's certainly something.

SaH: How is the Juninho/Sarvas partnership doing? I mean besides well enough that the 3rd DP wasn't a central mid.

LAGC: "They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but I wasn't on that particular job." -Brian Clough
Brian Clough was one of those English managers that just pissed off enough people to never really get his dream jobs (English manager, only kept Leeds for a few weeks) but was so good that he kept winning trophies.

Bruce Arena has faired a bit better, winning tons of domestic trophies and managing the US national team to their furthest World Cup finish. When he gave a DP contract to Omar Gonzalez and re-signed Landon Donovan to MLS' biggest contract after incentives, it seemed strange as LA has used the DP rule to bring in some huge names.

I'm getting to the midfielders. See, with Beckham leaving naturally all the rumors were about older, high profile midfielders. Yet, Arena already had gone out and snagged two great midfielders. Their engines are constantly going and working in tandem they have turned LA into a club that keeps the ball in the attacking third. To the extent that the 2-2 draw against DC United had much to do with heavy legs from the midfield. When they're on their game LA dictate the pace of the match, and when they're no the club is vulnerable.

True story: This one time last year Juninho was on fire with goals from outside the penalty area just raining in. The media wanted to speak to him, but he left the locker room before he got in there. When he found out we wanted to talk to him Juninho came up into the press box and through a translator answered our questions. The only time I've seen him answer a question in English was after his loan was up in 2011 and we asked him if he wanted to come back to LA.

I freakin love Juninho.

SaH: From loyal readers David Horm (and others with slight variants): How will Bruce Arena balance the injuries, CCL and a key Western Conference contest?

LAGC: Well I waited until after the contest to answer this, cause with Arena you never really know. He's never been afraid to use the reserves in Champions League, and not in that Colorado Rapids never should have won MLS Cup or gone to CCL way. Arena believes in his depth.

It turned out Arena used the reserves in the home tilt, got the goal to go ahead, and sat on the lead bringing on the aforementioned Juninho/Sarvas pairing to shore up the midfield. He didn't bring on Leonardo to give the defense some legs in parking the bus. No, he brought on Juninho/Sarvas.

Josie: Bruce Arena, how would you describe your managing style aside from being brilliant?

Arena: Hahaha, good lass.

Significant Absences: Robbie Rogers, A.J. DeLaGarza

Projected Lineup: Penedo; Franklin, Gonzalez, Leonardo, Dunivant; Jimenez, Juninho, Sarvas, Zardes; Donovan, Keane

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LAGC: Congratulations to the Sounder faithful, first place is a fun position to be in. So going from below the red line to in the Supporters' Shield leader, what's clicked into place that wasn't there before. And please, if you could save any Dempsey related answers until we get to the Dempsey question.

SaH: A lot. Clubs don't go on 8 of 9 runs with a lot of good fortune to combine with their actual qualities. The defense has been stellar. During this run the team has given up more than one goal zero times [updated: er, once. The Houston game was wiped from the memory banks]. In fact you have to go back 11 matches to find when Seattle gave up two. On the season Sounders FC has 19 matches of one goal or less and are 1-4-1 in matches when they've given up two or more goals.

On top of that defense when you've got a scoring trio of Johnson, Neagle, and Martins with assist man Rosales helping the team to 10 straight with a goal scored there will be a lot of results in your favor. Would a team with those numbers be expected to win that much? Probably not, but that team also wasn't supposed to start with a five game winless streak. So its a wash in the end. Good fortune, good squad. About to get better.

LAGC: So Clint Dempsey. Word around town is he's pretty good. How has he looked since joining the squad and how much has it changed the way the Sounders play?

SaH: Tough to say. He hasn't played much, and all of it has been as either a second forward or a withdrawn man. He has not played in the midfield yet despite that being where Sigi indicated that was where he was wanted. In all the winning here a strange thing happened. They've done it without America's Captain.

He's done some really amazing ish as the kids say. He's not here to be a FIFA Street salesman though. He's here to score goals. It's going to come. The good thing about everyone else stepping up is that there is no Beckham '07 pressure. This was already a good team. With Clint Dempsey this can be a great team. It's just up to he and the other 30 or so players.

LAGC: Who Scored lists the Sounders as being very strong at stealing the ball off the opposition. Who are the players to watch out for when it comes to ball theft?

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Inigo Montoya: No, there is too much. Let me sum up.

Osvaldo Alonso. DeAndre Yedlin. Alonso. Leo Gonzalez. Alonso. Djimi Traore. Alonso. Jhon Kenney Hurtado. Alonso. Patrick Ianni. Alonso. Zach Scott. Alonso.

It begins and ends with the man that we called the honey badger before the other football started that with some dude from LSU. Then a lot of other players do their part along the backline. Seattle is interception happy. That can be risky, but it also sparks rapid transitions.

Significant absences: Zakuani (not fully fit). Joseph (probably injured). That's it.

Projected Lineup: I don't think Sigi knows. He's talked about not planning this until the day before the game because of things that get in the way of plans. Here's my best guess. It will change a dozen times.

Gspurning; Gonzalez, Traore, Scott, Yedlin; Alonso; Evans, Dempsey, Rosales; Johnson, Martins

May SaH have mercy on my soul.


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Porter says the lineup will look very T2-like.

UPDATE: Portland signed 11 players from T2 to MLS short-term contracts.

The 11 T2 players signed to short-term agreements include defenders Michael Amick, Lamar Batista, Harold Hanson and Max Ornstil; midfielders Villyan Bijev, Tomás Granitto, Andre Lewis, Terrell Lowe and Omar Mohamed; and forwards Russell Cicerone and Augustine Williams.

Just as the Seattle Sounders are expected to play a heavy reserve side against their Cascadian rivals, the Portland Timbers should be playing a reserve side. With a handful of injuries and national team call-ups impacting the club, Portland is going to play a side that looks more like T2 than it does the First Team. Caleb Porter told the Oregonian that “...the majority of the lineup will be a T2 lineup.”

Portland plays in Colorado over the weekend and did not have the international break off making it more likely they will save their starters for the weekend match. The one thing Portland had going for it was that only David Guzman and Darlington Nagbe played in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers this past week, but a host of injuries have further cut into their available players.

This should be great news for fans that were concerned we’d see a full-strength Timbers side like during the infamous Red Card Wedding. It’ll be exciting and all the energy of a major game played largely by the USL sides. Of note, S2 has never lost at Starfire to T2 and has an overall record of 10-0-1 in all competitions.


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An unexpected visit from a health and safety inspector can leave businesses feeling blindsided – and even our most meticulous clients are puzzled about the protocol. Can you refuse entry? Will they seize documents and property? Could they shut you down?

To avoid hefty fines or enforcement notices, cooperation and clear understanding are key. Our partners share the inside track on inspections.

‘Different industry, different inspector’

Health and safety laws are most often enforced by HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Inspectors, but certain companies – such as builders merchants – will be visited by Environmental Health Officers from their local authority.

‘Expect the unexpected’

Most companies undergo a routine inspection every few years. If you’ve had an accident or complaint about workplace safety standards, however, you should anticipate a knock on the door shortly after.

‘Think before you say no’

 While inspectors do have the right to enter your premises at any reasonable time, you can politely ask if they could return at a later date. This isn’t recommended, however, as it can be seen as obstructive behavior. Inspectors ultimately have the power to shut down business processes or hand over a large fine – so the more accommodating you can be, the better.

‘Know the importance of your risk score rating’

Businesses posing the highest risks, as well as those that fail to manage health and safety properly, are the most pressing priorities for inspectors.

During a visit, your business will be assessed across physical safety provisions, documentation standards and ‘confidence in management’, then given a risk rating score. If you are polite, amenable and effectively demonstrate a commitment to safety, you’ll achieve a lower risk rating score, resulting in less frequent inspector visits.

Prohibition Notices can immediately stop production’

Health and safety inspectors have the power to take enforcement action, which could be anything from giving advice, through to serving an Improvement Notice, Prohibition Notice and/or prosecuting. While they can’t close down your organisation, they can serve Prohibition Notices that can shut down a piece, or pieces, of equipment or machinery. Depending on the nature of your business, this could stop production in its tracks.

‘They might take photos and talk to your team’

An inspector can also talk to staff, take witness statements or interview under caution if they suspect something is not as it should be. In this situation, they can seize documents, take photographs or measurements, or disable equipment to prevent it from being used again in the short term.

‘You could be charged for the HSE’s time’

It’s important to note that the HSE (and not Local Authorities) operate a Fee for Intervention (FFI) cost recovery scheme. If you’re breaking health and safety laws, the HSE may recover its costs by charging a fee for the time and effort it spends to help you solve your issues, such as investigating and taking enforcement action. The fee payable by duty holders found to be in material breach of the law is £157 per hour. This is based on the amount of time it takes the HSE to identify and conclude its regulatory action, in relation to the material breach (including associated office work), multiplied by the relevant hourly rate.

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Southalls helps builders merchants stay on top of their health and safety legal requirements, keeping their staff and customers safe and their businesses compliant. For more information about safety inspections, email or call us on 0345 257 4015.


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Attorney General William Barr said Monday he sees no reason to appoint a special counsel to lead the ongoing federal investigation into Hunter Biden or to probe further President Trump's claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.

The comments from Barr, delivered at what was likely his final news conference as attorney general, put a damper on two ideas that the president has reportedly raised in recent days. But Barr's ability to influence events all but disappears Wednesday when he will step down as attorney general.

President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter announced this month that he's under federal investigation over potential tax issues. Trump has fumed since news of the probe came to light, arguing that Barr should have made the investigation public before the election — in contravention of Justice Department policy.

Some Republicans are pushing for the Justice Department to name a special counsel to handle the probe, which would add an extra layer of protection from potential political influence in a sensitive case involving the president-elect's son.Asked whether he agreed with the idea, Barr said no.

"I think it's being handled responsibly and professionally currently within the department, and to this point I have seen no reason to appoint a special counsel, and I have no plan to do so before I leave," he told reporters.

The U.S. attorney's office in Delaware is leading the investigation.

Barr was also asked whether he saw the need to appoint a special counsel to investigate the president's baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud.

Barr has previously said the department looked into allegations and found no evidence of systemic fraud that would change the election's outcome. On Monday, Barr said he stood by those remarks.

"If I thought a special counsel at this stage was the right tool and was appropriate, I would name one, but I haven't and I'm not going to," he said.

According to media reports, the president has discussed with advisers possibly appointing a special counsel for alleged election fraud. Trump reportedly raised the idea of naming Sidney Powell, an attorney who represented Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, for the role. Powell has also taken a very public role pushing the president's baseless claims of fraud.

Barr also contradicted the president on a third topic: the recent hack of U.S. government agencies. Cybersecurity experts and sources have told NPR that Russia's foreign intelligence service, the SVR, appears to be responsible.

The Trump administration has not formally attributed the breach, although Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that it was "pretty clearly" the Russians.

"From the information I have, I agree with Secretary Pompeo's assessment," Barr said. "It certainly appears to be the Russians, but I'm not going to discuss it beyond that."

President Trump, however, has disputed such assessments. On Twitter, he's accused the media of overplaying the severity of the breach, and he suggested it could have been perpetrated by China, not Russia.

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The Pantone Color Institute said "greenery" also symbolizes regard for the environment

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The Pantone Color Institute has spoken: at a time when it seems everybody is in need of some hope, the bright "greenery" should help provide some as the 2017 Color of the Year.

The idolized color authority announced its choice of the shade Pantone 15-0343 (generally called "greenery") on Thursday. Pantone chooses a color each year that it expects to appear prominently in fashion, products, design and life—as well as reflect prevailing mood or sentiments, CNN Money reports.

"We know what kind of world we are living in: one that is very stressful and very tense," Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute executive director, told the New York Times. "This is the color of hopefulness, and of our connection to nature. It speaks to what we call the ‘re' words: regenerate, refresh, revitalize, renew. Every spring we enter a new cycle and new shoots come from the ground. It is something life affirming to look forward to."

The color forecasters examine manufacturing and design trends, from fashion to street art, to determine the upcoming color, Laurie Pressman, vice president of Pantone Color Institute, told CNN. The "fresh and zesty yellow-green shade" has started appearing in technology such as a Mercedes model, and also symbolizes interest in protecting the environment.


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Generations will continue to broadcast: SABC

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Measures have been put in place and Generations will continue to broadcast, this is the message sent by the South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC).

This comes after the firing of 16 Generations actors who have been on a strike.

It is said the actors ignored the final call by the SABC to return to work.

The actors, including Sophie Ndaba (Queen Moroka) who has been with the soap for about 20 years, have been on a strike a week-long strike demanding better pay and royalties amongst other demands.

MMSV Productions, which has been contracted by the SABC to produce the soap said it had terminated their contracts.

The actors have received their letters of dismissal and are examining their legal options according to a statement from the Generations Actors Guild.

“We are saddened by this development, but remain steadfast in our goal to ensure fair working conditions for ourselves as creative professionals,” the cast said.

In a press statement, the SABC and MMSV Productions said measures have been put in place to ensure the future of the show and that this would be made public soon.

“MMSV Productions, following consultation with the South African Broadcasting Corporation [SABC], have today [Monday] terminated the contracts of the striking actors on the SABC1 soap drama, Generations. The termination follows calls by both parties for the actors to return for recordings, following the start of their illegal strike.”

Generations is the most lucrative soap opera in South Africa, with a viewership of about 7.5 million.

The following actors have been fired from Generations.

•             Anga Makubalo (MJ)

•             Atandwa Kani (Samora)

•             Katlego Danke (Dineo)

•             Mandla Gaduka (Choppa)

•             Menzi Ngubane (Sibusiso)

•             Nambitha Mpulwana (Mawande)

•             Patrick Shai (Patrick)

•             Slindile Nodangala (Ruby)

•             Sophie Ndaba (Queen)

•             Seputla Sebogodi (Kenneth)

•             Thami Mnqolo (Senzo)

•             Thato Molamu (Nicholas)

•             Winnie Ntshaba (Khetiwe)

•             Zenande Mfenyana (Nolunthu)

•             Zikhona Sodlaka (Priska)

•             Zolisa Xaluva (Jason)

ALSO SEE: Open letter from the Generations actors


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Fog, vanilla ?

Over the last couple of years Fog has been an interesting new addition to DayZ and we feel it adds a lot to how the landscape feels.

However, there’s a degree of frustration and mourning at the loss of view distance, especially for players who enjoy a longer range gameplay (this is aside to any conversations about render distances) and being frustrated at just feeling you can’t see the landscape

Some servers have turned fog off as much as possible, or rather pushed it back as far as it will go. Here’s a scoped screenshot from TheRunningManZ on a ‘fog off’ server

There’s still fog, it’s just ‘pushed way back’. As part of this there’s also no weather variances and we feel this is not good for the game and that the weather is a living organism in the ecosystem of Chernarus

So we’ve tried to find a middle ground which allows the weather to live and Chernarus to feel ‘real’ (trees against the skyline in ‘No Fog’ servers is too stark to our eye), we’re trying some settings, thanks to help from GetSome, DRGullen and the TRMZ community mods to try and make clear days clearer. This is an ongoing effort which way haven’t got right yet but more experienced players could feel a difference on clear days

Is the server still ‘vanilla’, no, technically it’s not. vanilla is ‘OOTB’ and some would argue that even changing the server start messages or turning the nightlight off should stop a server being classed as ‘vanilla’

Our Servers

The screenshots below are from the cliffs above Sinistok, I think it’s one of the best longest views in Chernarus

Chernarus is gorgeous, but even on the clearest of vanilla days, it feels ‘too much’ in our opinion.

Thanks to all the people that helped us work out how to do this. Tweaking will be ongoing. This is our current best guess

	//INIT ECONOMY--------------------------------------
	Hive ce = CreateHive();
	if ( ce )

	// (MOVED UNDER ECONOMY INIT)------------------------
    Weather weather = g_Game.GetWeather();

    weather.MissionWeather(true);    // false = use weather controller from Weather.c

// Section A
//limits of clouds at any point in time. Valued between 0.0 and 1.0.
//( 1.0 , 1.0 ); max cloud all the time
//( 0.0 , 0.0 ); no clouds ever
//( 0.0 , 1.0 ); between no clouds and max clouds
//( 0.5 , 0.5 ); always half clouds
//you have to test with clouds on highest in video settings to test well

    weather.GetOvercast().SetLimits( 0.0 , 1.0 );
    weather.GetRain().SetLimits(     0.0 , 0.5 );
    weather.GetFog().SetLimits(      0.0 , 0.3 );

// Section B
//limits of how much clouds change over time
//( 1.0 , 1.0 ); clouds change 1.0 or -1.0 within time limits from Section C
//( 0.0 , 0.0 ); clouds never change
//( 0.0 , 1.0 ); clouds change between -1.0 and 1.0 within time limits from Section C
//( 0.5 , 0.5 ); clouds change -0.5 or 0.5 within time limits from Section C

    weather.GetOvercast().SetForecastChangeLimits( 0.2, 0.2 );
    weather.GetRain().SetForecastChangeLimits(     0.3, 0.3 );
    weather.GetFog().SetForecastChangeLimits(      0.8, 0.8 );;

//Section C
//limits how long it takes for clouds to change in seconds
//( 1800 , 1800 ); clouds take 1800 seconds to change by a value set in Section B
//( 1 , 1800 ); clouds take between 1 and 1800 seconds to change by a value set in Section B
//( 1 , 1 ); clouds take 1 second to change by a value set in Section B

    weather.GetOvercast().SetForecastTimeLimits( 60 , 600 );
    weather.GetRain().SetForecastTimeLimits(     60 , 600 );
    weather.GetFog().SetForecastTimeLimits(      60 , 600 );

//Saction D
//when the server starts it's session the intensity of clouds is equal to a number with a 6-7 decimal precision within 0.0 and 0.3
//you can change Math.RandomFloatInclusive(0.0, 0.3) to just a value
//for example: weather.GetOvercast().Set( 0.5, 0, 0);
//the server session's cloud intensity will be 0.5 on that session. It's still subject to change over time because of Section B and C, but the lower this value, the less of an impact the values in Section A B and C have

    weather.GetOvercast().Set( Math.RandomFloatInclusive(0.0, 0.8), 0, 0);
    weather.GetRain().Set(     Math.RandomFloatInclusive(0.0, 0.3), 0, 0);
    weather.GetFog().Set(      Math.RandomFloatInclusive(0.0, 0.3), 0, 0);

//Section E - Wind settings
//Maximum windspeed ever
//I think the values mean that wind changes within a factors 0.1 and 0.3 of the maximum value over a certain period
//(1.0, 1.0, 50) makes the wind 15 all the time
//needs some further testing because wind doesn't seem to always be insane
//(0.0, 0.0, 50) makes it wind speed 0 all the time
//this seems to be consistently no wind
//Again not 100% sure, especially the value 50 is difficult to see any difference when testing
//I don’t see any difference between 50 or 1 for example
//With lower wind speeds comes slower getting wet and drying up
//With 0 wind speed consistently, drying up takes a very long time

    weather.SetWindFunctionParams(0.1, 0.3, 50);

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Breastfeeding at work, a commitment to equality

Rebecca Suimuna, a social worker, is breastfeeding her youngest-born, who is 15 months. — Credit: Magali Girardin

By Marianne Grosjean, Tribune de Genève (Switzerland)

Better health in the short and long term, stronger mother-infant bonding and a higher IQ. The advantages of breastfeeding have led the WHO, since 2001, to recommend this practice for “two years or beyond”, of which six months should be exclusive breastfeeding. In Switzerland, maternity leave is 14 weeks (16 in Geneva), which does not easily allow women to follow these recommendations. But that could change. Since 2014, new employment legislation to protect breastfeeding at work has come into force nationwide. During the infant’s first year, an employee must be offered 90 paid minutes – for a day of more than 7 hours – in order to express milk or breastfeed, at home or in the workplace, in a room adapted for this purpose. In addition to the advantages for the child, facilitated breastfeeding at work benefits women who might have hesitated about resuming their career, given that one woman in seven leaves her job post-maternity in Switzerland, according to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office.

What effect is this legislation having on breastfeeding? “It’s too early to say, since the next set of statistics, collected every ten years, won’t be published until 2024”, said Britta Boutry, coordinator at the WBTi (World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative) and consultant for GIFA (Geneva Infant Feeding Association). In Switzerland, 95% of mothers breastfeed their baby just after birth, and 40% of infants are still breastfed at the age of six months, of whom 26% are breastfed exclusively.

The UN model
Some employers are setting the example, by aligning their approach with the WHO guidelines. Céline, an international official at the UN and mother of a six-month-old baby, explained that her (female) boss had made her aware of her breastfeeding rights as soon as she found out about her pregnancy. “I get two paid hours per day to breastfeed or express milk, not just for a year but until the child is two years old”.

The City of Geneva also boasts that it goes “further than the law” by “not imposing a limit on daily paid time dedicated to breastfeeding”. A motion by the Swiss Party of Labour former MP, Annick Ecuyer, put forward in 2020 and demanding the creation of a breastfeeding room for members of parliament, is still pending. Her former party colleague, Maria Perez, was known for having breastfed her daughter for nearly six years. She expressed her milk “in the toilets” since there was no allocated room.

Challenges in the hospital sector
In many professions, however, the right to breastfeed is not so straightforward and depends on the management’s level of sensitivity. The hospital sector is one example. Getsy Mathavan, junior doctor at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), remembered her experience: “I went back to work at 100% capacity when my youngest son was 5-and-a-half-months, in 2020. I was still breastfeeding him exclusively, and needed to express my milk several times a day without fail. During my first week, I was reporting to a (female) clinic director who was very committed, who thought to take away my pager when I was on my break so I wouldn’t have to stop and deal with an emergency. It was very different with the bosses who came after her, who weren’t attentive in that way.”

For Britta Boutry, Switzerland must improve the training of healthcare workers who have contact with mothers and babies. She regrets that the HUG and La Tour Hospital haven’t renewed their “Friends of Babies” (HAB) certification, which attests that the establishment is investing in the regular training of teams to promote breastfeeding. “It’s important that the medical profession doesn’t underestimate the benefits of breastfeeding, and not just in the first four months”, the consultant said. “Some tend to advise putting a stop to breastfeeding when it presents the slightest difficulty. Yet when a baby is not putting on enough weight, for example, some key points need to be verified. Is the baby breastfeeding freely? Is his or her position comfortable? Has he or she been given a dummy? If the mother wishes to continue breastfeeding, we have every interest in getting trained professionals involved.”

While awaiting an application of the law for all types of breastfeeding workers, support groups led by volunteer mothers are playing an increasing role. The international organisation La Leche League has active groups in Romandy (western Switzerland) and Geneva. Their meetings are open to all mothers who are looking for advice, support or reliable information about breastfeeding. Because “the issue at stake is not just about health but it’s also societal”, according to Mélina, who is breastfeeding her 20-month-old despite being employed at the University of Geneva: “Letting mothers who wish to, mother in this way, rather than forcing them to wean their child to satisfy the world of work: that’s the type of feminism I relate to.” A vision that’s shared by numerous members of La Leche League, and which is at odds with that of Simone de Beauvoir, who saw in breastfeeding a form of slavery.

This article is being published as part of “Towards Equality”, an international and collaborative initiative gathering 15 international news outlets to highlight the challenges and solutions to reach gender equality.

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View Full Version : Works on 2 'puters but not third

11-14-00, 08:00 AM
I applied the speed tweak_pppoe to my computer (PIII 600mhz)with Windows 98se, and got over double the speed increase while browsing. Also applied it to my computer (PIII 800mhz)with Me, and got nearly double increase in speed. However, in both instances, it did not help my ping while playing online games. I can live with that, it's a great! program.
However, I tried to install it on an AMD K6-2, 350mhz computer, Win98se, that is also connected to the LAN and Dsl, and when I right clicked on the file, it did not give me an install selection. Anyone know why it wouldn't let me install it?
As I said, it's a great program, and I have shared it with all my friends!


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Gotway Monster - 22inch | 100v | 1845wh

Gotway Monster - 22inch | 100v | 1845wh

Regular price £1,662.50 Sale

Is this the ultimate Electric Unicycle? The Gotway Monster is a 22inch, 100v, 1845wh beast...well MONSTER!

This one wheel segway is the Gen3 Version of the Gotway Monster, coming with a solid casing, finished in a carbon fibre look.

Comes with a 2 year warranty. Important to note; we have been selling wheels since 2014, our warranty is an actual warranty, in the fact we will be here in 2 years time helping you out!

 Electric Unicycle 0% credit finance

Spread the cost of buying a Gotway Monster Electric Unicycle.

Simply choose Divido on the payment page.

Gotway Monster 100v Unboxing and Range Test

Is it the electric unicycle for me?

Keep in mind this Electric Unicycle is a big machine, if you have to carry it up multiple sets of stairs it might not be for you. You can get electric monowheels that start at 10inch motor size (Mten3) up to this 'Monster' 22inch motor size. If you are not sure still which one wheel segway is for you then it would be worth reading this check list from the electric unicycle forum

One thing for sure if you are commuting on an electric unicycle this Gotway Monster is king; it eats up the road / offroad with ease.

We did our 1000 miler (actually it was 1080 miles in the end) over 13 days and it was a pleasure to ride. Worth noting that the Gotway Monster Unicycle can be fitted with a seat (check the seat out here), which is ideal for long rides lasting more than 30 minutes at a time. If you are on the hunt for an electric unicycle with a seat then it might be another box it ticks!

Checkout the in depth review video we have done to help you understand the unit and work out if its right for you (FYI These videos are for the 84v version):

 Keep in mind this video below was done a while ago, new video to follow, this will give you some idea though in the meantime! New additions are the pick up cut off switch, new body panels (stronger) and some other cosmetic changes to this already awesome wheel.

The Monster comes with a 2500w motor and it runs an 84v system. As per video charge time is significant! It took 21 hours to charge ours from approx 15% battery SOC.

Tire Pressure: Tire Sidewall states 32psi when cold, so set your pressure at that and reduce little by little if you want a different ride style. Remember - to low can cause inner tube pinch and a higher rate of wear on the inner tube as well as open you up to a higher possibility of a puncture.

UK Legality - Official government advice is to ride these on private land (with the landowners permission only), although we are not aware of any riders being prosecuted for riding an Electric Unicycle on pavements or road and it seems to be a grey area (being a single wheel) nor are we legal experts in this regard. Still concerned? Then seek independent legal advice. Of course you must ride responsibly as always - you are not a superhero - although you will feel like one!


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Private gallbladder surgery London and Essex

Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder because of a blocked bile duct.

At Spire London East Hospital, we’re delighted to offer gallbladder removal procedures. Thanks to this simple operation, you could be free from pain and discomfort caused by gallstones for life.

Our specialist consultants are experienced at providing gallbladder removal in Ilford, and only a very short hospital stay is usually required.

Sometimes also called

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Open cholecystectomy

At a glance

  • Typical hospital stay
    Same day or one night for keyhole surgery

  • Procedure duration
    One to two hours

  • Type of anaesthetic
    Usually general

  • Available to self-pay?

  • Covered by health insurance?

Why Spire?

  • Fast access to treatments, consultations and diagnosis
  • Consultants who are experts in their field
  • Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost

By Wallace Health I Medically reviewed by Adrian Roberts.
Page last reviewed: October 2018 I Next review due: October 2021

Gallbladder removal: what to expect at Spire London East Hospital

Depending on your health and circumstances, you’ll need either keyhole or open surgery. Both are straightforward procedures, however open surgery requires a hospital stay of a few days. But you can rest assured you’ll be well looked after either way.

On the day of your operation, you’ll arrive at the hospital and the team will show you to your private room. You’ll be given general anaesthetic when everything’s ready, and can expect the procedure to take a few hours at most.

How to book

If you’d like to arrange gallbladder removal in Woodford and other parts of East London, simply contact the Spire London East Hospital team today on 020 8551 1100, or at 0203 733 4145 for self-pay enquiries. You could also fill out our enquiry form.

How much does Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy) cost at Spire London East Hospital

It’s a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) Fees
Initial consultation From £200
Treatment £5,660
Aftercare Included
Guide price £5,860
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

Representative example
Loan amount £4,910
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £5,400
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with X-ray imaging) Fees
Initial consultation From £200
Treatment £6,309
Aftercare Included
Guide price £6,509
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

Representative example
Loan amount £5,559
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £6,120

The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.

Spire London East Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.

Find a consultant for your gallbladder removal procedure at Spire London East Hospital

Our highly-skilled consultants have a wealth of experience in this area of medicine. To learn more about who they are and the qualifications they hold, browse their profiles below.

Areas served

Our Spire London East Hospital can be found in the borough of Redbridge. That puts us nearby if you need private gallbladder removal in Epping and other towns just over the M25.

This will also be your nearest Spire facility if you live in:

  • Barking
  • Chigwell
  • Dagenham
  • Ilford
  • Walthamstow
  • Woodford Wells

The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.

How to get to us

We are located just a couple of miles from the M11 and only 20 minutes on the Central line tube from the city of London. London City Airport is a short car journey of 20 minutes and Stansted airport is just a 30 minute drive.

Find us on Google maps

Spire London East Hospital,

Roding Lane South

Main Switchboard:  020 8551 1100

Self-pay treatment enquiries:  020 8709 7817

Get in touch

Important information about Covid-19 tests

Spire London East Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.

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Spire would like to provide you with marketing information about products and services offered by Spire and by selected third-party partners. If you do not consent for us to process your personal data for marketing activities, we will still be able to contact you about your enquiry.

We may contact you by email, SMS or phone about your enquiry. If we try to contact you by phone (mobile and/or landline) and you are not available, we may leave you a voicemail message. We may also use your details to contact you about patient surveys we use for improving our service or monitoring outcomes, which are not a form of marketing.

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