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Since not much trawling has been done deeper than 200 meters off the eastern coast of South-Africa, one of the objectives for this survey was to trawl in the deeper areas. However, the waters here are quite challenging with one of the strongest currents, varying vertically in direction and speed (up to 6 knots), and strong winds often blowing in the opposite direction of the surface current. We were therefore only able to conduct 3 trawl stations deeper than 200 m. In total, 22 trawls have been done, from 20-511 m. The catches have mostly been quite small, particularly north of Richards Bay. Overall, catches have been dominated by anchovies (Engraulis), sand soldiers (Pagellus), greeneyes (Chlorophthalmus) and minikob (Johnius). The dominance of anchovies is perhaps surprising as mainly bottom trawls have been used, but these fish form very large shoals and most of them were caught in just two trawls. Few species of commercial interest have been caught, apart from prawns and langoustines on the deep water crustacean trawl grounds. In total 350 different species were caught in the bottom trawl hauls, of which 200 were various fish species. One of these are rarely caught, the sailfin velifer which was presented in an earlier post. We might also have caught a new species in the group called rover fishes (Emmelichthys sp.), but this remains to be confirmed. The fish is preserved and brought back to the South-African Institute of Aquatic Biodiversity for further analysis. We also caught a shark which Oddgeir didn't have in his photo archive, the lined catchark (Halaelurus lineolatus). Antoher fish caused us some problems to identify, but in the end the taxonomy experts onboard did agree that is must be a blue and gold fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea).
Text: Sean Fennessy and Kathrine Michalsen,
Photo: trawl catch at 56 m, 198m and 186m - Kerry Sink
A possibly new species among the rover fishes (Emmelichthys sp.) - Oddgeir Alvheim
Blue and gold fusilier- Oddgeir Alvheim
Lined catshark - Oddgeir Alvheim
19 June 2019, Rome, Italy - Jessica Fanzo, The Johns Hopkins University. ESN Seminar The Food Systems Dashboard: Contextualizing national food systems, identifying challenges and prioritizing actions. FAO Headquarters (German Room).
Photo credit must be given: ©FAO/Giulio Napolitano. Editorial use only. Copyright ©FAO.
BOX DATE: 2002 & 2003
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Sasha; Jade; Meygan
RELEASES: 2002 Slumber Party; 2003 Slumber Party; 2024 Slumber Party
BODY TYPE: 2001; bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; closed lips
IMPORTANT NOTES: Unlike the other 2003 Slumber Party dolls, MGA did not make any changes to the Meygan doll. The only way to distinguish the two releases (2002 from 2003) is by using the slippers. 2003 Meygan will have holes punched in the bottoms of her slippers. The 2024 reissue appears to be more or less identical, with subtle manufacturing changes, like a code printed on her back (592075) and painted yellow panties. She is also sold with fewer accessories (see outfit photo for more details).
***The doll on the right is the 2024 reissue.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I loved all the Slumber Party dolls when I was growing up. The first time I recall seeing this line was at KB Toys, when I was probably eleven years old. I was fascinated by the dolls' wide eyed expressions and all their fabulous outfits/accessories. Of course since Yasmin was my favorite Bratz character back then, I spent the most time ogling her (that and she had frog themed stuff, and I've always adored frogs). But I'd say that Meygan was the girl I noticed second most. I fell in love with her crimped, light red hair, and sweet demeanor. Unlike my Xpress It! Meygan, who emanated sass and glamour, this Slumber Party girl seemed so much more cherubic and demure. She's by far one of the most darling Bratz dolls ever made. When I first delved back into collecting dolls in early 2011, I decided that the Slumber Party line was one I would have to get my hands on. As a child, it was a secret dream of mine to have some of these dolls, but I never did purchase any, despite being tempted to many times. I was rather lucky, because that first year, I managed to get my hands on 2003 Yasmin, 2002 Yasmin, Meygan, Cloe, and Jade. And in early 2012, I found 2003 Sasha. This Meygan doll, on the left, originated from a massive lot on Craigslist, which Colleen and I dubbed "Craigslist #1." What drew me to the lot initially was the fact that the dolls had so many spare goodies, which I was in desperate need of. But looking back, I think of this as a lot that had loads of family dolls and Meygans. I was a little bummed out that this girl was missing some of her stuff, like one of her spare outfit pieces. But overall, I was grateful to have gotten her at all. She looked super adorable on my rudimentary sleep over themed display, with my other Slumber Party dolls and my childhood Bratz bed. I've had this lady ever so long, that it's weird thinking that I didn't grow up with her. It wouldn't feel like my dolly family without her, and even though it's been years since I first discovered I unknowingly got this doll in a lot, I still feel the same excitement and gratitude when I see her today!
Naturally I was ecstatic when I found out that M.G.A. was bringing back the Slumber Party girls in 2024. Meygan was going to be included no matter which wave they opted to reproduce because she was issued in both the 2002 and 2003 lines. I had longed for a second Meygan for years. I like dressing up duplicates in the spare fashions for display. I managed to find many spare pieces of Meygan's over the years at flea markets and in eBay lots. But the doll herself proved to be somewhat elusive. I didn't prioritize getting the reproduction Meygan first from the 2024 collection. There were others I needed more. For instance, I was missing one of Sasha's entire outfits. Cloe had cut hair, I didn't own the Jade doll....you get the idea. The last two I "needed" were Meygan and Yasmin. I stalked them quite religiously on Amazon and did see them discounted on several occasions. I finally pulled the trigger in June of 2025. The new tariffs on imported goods meant the prices of dolls went up in stores substantially. I didn't want to hold out any longer for an even better deal, knowing that the new inflation would make it harder to get them for cheap. So when Meygan was marked down and qualified for a coupon, I nabbed her. Yasmin was also on sale (she was cheaper even without a coupon). I would have liked to get this doll for less than $20, which is what I paid, but I wanted her bad enough to splurge. She's insanely pretty. Her features are slightly more vibrant and her crimps are more defined. It was also a treat getting all the outfits in brand new condition (boy did some of my old fashions look super shabby despite being laundered)!
Scenes from the ongoing "Occupy Chicago" protest, in conjuction with "Occupy Wall Street" in NYC.
LaSalle & Jackson Streets.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
Why wear a continuous glucose monitor?
Too much glucose in your bloodstream is toxic, too little is fatal. Our bodies prioritize by keeping us sick and alive (with obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes) in the former condition, and manufacturing glucose in the latter. Because of this, too much blood glucose is common, too little blood glucose is rare.
A continuous glucose monitor is another - provides minute by minute information about how the body handles this tightly controlled metabolite. Currently, these are used for people with diabetes (unfortunately a greater % of the population), eventually, as is being discussed, this technology may be embedded in the Apple Watch.
In terms of the product, I am fascinated by the color combinations chosen - the blue and yellow are clearly a complementary pair, making the device itself a color harmony.
Progress Energy created a transition project management application that provides everything from project prioritization and approval process management, to documentation of use cases, test results and user acceptance.
Component 2 Final Piece –
“Why?”
At first glance, it would look like two princesses in fancy dresses and jewellery, posing for a decent photograph. But at a closer look, this painting has a few deep meanings behind it, where the painting prioritizes three meanings symbolized by the gestures and stains of blood; the sad expression of their faces and their eyes, representing sadness and regret, their hands gripping tightly onto each other, representing hope and struggle, and the blood stains on Princess Anastasia of Russia’s dress and Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria’s corset, representing the history of their murders itself. The title “Why?” summarizes the whole meaning of the painting, where the princesses, bound unknown to their fate, with a million questions on their minds only visible through their teary eyes and painfully sad expressions. The strong grip of their hands together symbolizes their struggles as the princesses went through their depressing journeys of pressure and tears, leading to the blood stains on their corset and dress, showing the history of their murder, where Anastasia was executed with her family with her body parts dismembered, along with her family’s, showing the large amount of blood stains on her dress, while Empress Elisabeth was murdered with a direct stab to her heart by an Italian man who only had the reason of “doing the deed” or need to kill a royal family. Another meaning, however is shown also from the grip of their hands; bond. They are both princesses, both ending in cruel fate and both showing regret as I had visualised them. Anastasia did not get to spend any more time with her sisters, mother or literally an older figure of a woman, while Empress Elisabeth never got to spend time with her children, whom some had lost their lives earlier than she had. The feeling of regret brought tears to their eyes, for their fate, loss of time, and history led to a million questions starting with “why?” on their face expressions, supported by the strong grip of struggle, a bit of hope and bond. I have also concentrated on the details of this painting, including the jewellery, the crowns and the veil, showing themselves as indeed, the royal-blooded princesses from two different countries, sharing the same bond of fate. The faint shades of golden yellow on their dresses also symbolises their shining figure as royalty, and I have chosen her coronation dress for Empress Elisabeth because all of her depressing journey to her end began right after the coronation and wedding day, and a court gown for Princess Anastasia, for which both symbolizes the purity and innocence of the two. The dark black with faint golden background also represents engulfing darkness into their lives, even with only a little bit of happiness they had experienced, it had slowly faded along into the overall misty, uncomfortable dark aura that had surrounded and destroyed their lives.
“How do the Nations prioritize their Cyber investments?”
Tomasz Zdzikot, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defence, Poland.
NATO’s largest Cyber Security Conference, NIAS (NATO Information Assurance Symposium), organized by the NCI Agency, took place in Mons, Belgium on 15-17 October.
This 15th edition of the annual symposium, will focus on: ‘Digital transformation: smart machines for smarter decisions’.
As smart machines proliferate, NATO must be prepared to tap into the potential of these technologies so that Allied leaders can make the right decisions at the right time to protect our infrastructures, troops and populations.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data are just some of the innovations, which could both threaten NATO missions or support them.
The three-day event offers a unique opportunity for NATO and national leaders, as well as cyber security specialists from across the Alliance, industry and academia to discuss best practices, exchange views and explore innovative cyber security solutions.
This annual symposium also serves as a platform for frontline IT staff and product developers to exhibit their innovations and share their knowledge of these cutting-edge technologies, which could benefit the Alliance.
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
The Trump Budget for 2021 prioritizes oil and gas extraction and increased logging at the expense of clean water, recreation, and wildlife. Our Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands met on Tuesday, March 10, for a hearing. We questioned Trump officials on their irresponsible decisions to promote polluters, defund climate and science programs and cut budgets for conservation programs Americans need.
The Africa Youth Conference 2018- Unleashing the Potential of Youth: Prioritizing investment in Africa Youth within the Post-2015 Agenda- Organized by the UN Family in Kenya (UN Women, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Environment, UNIC Nairobi) and with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) and YMCA Africa Alliance, gathered youth champions from all corners of Africa will gather, from 23 to 25 October 2018, in Nairobi- Kenya, to discuss the challenges of today’s time, including: how to enhance youth access to sustainable livelihoods through social entrepreneurship; youth engagement in governance/political participation leadership and decision making, with a focus on ensuring active participation and decision making by young women; youth action in preventing violence and other harmful practice against young women and girls; and showcasing and documenting youth-led social innovation addressing development challenges facing youth in Africa.
UNESCO brought on board 11 young champions- young engineers, innovators and educators- from 11 countries- Côte D’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda- to engage in conversations and make their voices and their needs heard, for the Africa they want, tackling both the 7 Aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Agenda 2030.
In addition, a panel moderated by UNESCO on United Nations Day, 24 October 2018, from 9 to 10.30 am, looked at opportunities and challenges for youth employment, by creating the pathway for success in Youth Led Enterprise and Business in industry, with founders of social business from Egypt, Nigeria and Uganda.
A portrait of mothers, as they have fun with one another in their community in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
It's not always easy to relax. I have been prioritizing and exploring ambience in my daily life through environmental considerations such as light, sound, temperature, and other sensations. I am searching for relaxation.
A sound bath is a practice that uses vibrations as a form of healing. Similar to how loud speakers can shake the floor of a night club, our bodies and molecules also respond to sound through vibrations.
Arjun Lal is an interdisciplinary artist from Kjipuktuk working across visual media, performance, and sound.
In partnership with Eyelevel Gallery
Prioritizing against value and urgency.
Orchestrating Experiences: Collaborative Design for Complexity, Risdon, Quattlebaum, 2018, New York: Rosenfeld Media
blah.....so I originally had a different idea planned for today, but I decided I wasn't thrilled with the photos and decided to go with this route instead....
I know the photo doesn't *look* like it has anything to do with procrastination, but It does...
I procrastinate on way too many things...from school work, to flickr, to alot of other things...and it really needs to stop.....such as today's procrastination, I could've done other photos better and sooner than the ones i originally did today...but I procrastinated for some reason D: and besides, I took this on New Year's Eve and procrastinated putting it on here...I'm just rather sick of doing things last minute because I should've done them earlier :P I really want to learn to prioritize better this year :]
Question Of The Day: What's your favorite color? :P :]
A portrait of Ndeye Ngom and her daughter Shady Kaye in her home in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
15 February 2016, Rome, Italy - Jikun Huang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAO International Symposium on “The Role of Agricultural Biotechnologies in Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition”. Parallel Session 3.1. Social and economic impacts of agricultural biotechnologies for smallholders: Taking stock of the evidence and prioritizing future assessments. FAO headquarters (Green room).
Photo credit must be given: ©FAO/Pier Paolo Cito. Editorial use only. Copyright ©FAO.
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
3 February 2018
The survey off the coast of South-Africa has a broad ecosystem approach and will aim at gaining an understanding of ecosystem status in general, as well as of specific ecosystem components. One of many objectives is to check if there are any unique bottom topography features by using the SM710 and SM302 multibeam sonars that are on board. Very little is known of the seafloor of South Africa, so continuous surveying whilst cruising between waypoints, in addition to several focused surveys, are planned. After one week at sea we have exposed several previously unknown seafloor features, that can be included in future overviews of submarine canyons and landslide features. These has been mapped in extremely high definition and has allowed scientists on board to visualize these in 3D (see some of the pictures below). These have also been the basis for planning further bottom sampling as we go along our transects (with grabs and box corers) and trawling. By also including measurements made by the SB300 Topas sub-bottom profiler, the buried substructures associated with deep reefs and trawl grounds, canyon systems and ancient river valleys has been revealed. This is an exciting first step for planning further bottom surveys in the area!
Text: Andrew Green and Kathrine Michalsen
A workshop held in Guatemala City brought together a broad group of stakeholders to refine the initial list of practices, validate the overall objectives and then evaluating the criteria of the three pillars of climate-smart agriculture (adaptation, mitigation and productivity). Photos: J.L.Urrea (CCAFS)
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
In 2012, 23 City playgrounds were completely replaced and four playgrounds received a new fall surface at a cost of approximately $2.6 million. Maintaining safe and wholesome places for children to play and families to socialize supports The City of Calgary’s goal of complete communities.
The City maintains 1,048 playgrounds and each one is inspected seven times a year. Life expectancy of a playground is approximately 15 years. Replacements are prioritized through a rating system that evaluates:
Condition of each piece of equipment
Usage of equipment
Opportunity of leveraging funds from partner organizations. Seventeen of the 23 playgrounds received funding from Parks Foundation Calgary’s Building Playgrounds and Communities Grant Program in 2012.
calgary.ca/communityinvestmentfund
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
On 19 February 2015, on the occasion of the Workshop on Linking Global and Regional Levels in the Management of Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction”, a side event was jointly organized by the EAF-Nansen Project and the FAO Deep-sea Programme.
The event was to present aspects of the survey carried out on the seamounts in the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) area by the R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen and share insights on capacity development for the sustainable management of fisheries and biodiversity conservation in ABNJ.
The Side Event was opened and chaired by Merete Tandstad, Fishery Resources Officer at the FAO Marine and Inland Fisheries Branch.
Photo Courtesy of Deborah Catena
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
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“How do the Nations prioritize their Cyber investments?”
Moderated by Dr Antonio Missiroli (right), Assistant Secretary General, Emerging Security Challenges, NATO
Participants (right to left):
Edvinas Kerza, Vice-Minister of National Defence, Lithuania
Kristina Posavec, Deputy State Secretary at the Central State Office for the Development of the Digital Society, Croatia;
Tomasz Zdzikot, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defence, Poland.
NATO’s largest Cyber Security Conference, NIAS (NATO Information Assurance Symposium), organized by the NCI Agency, took place in Mons, Belgium on 15-17 October.
This 15th edition of the annual symposium, will focus on: ‘Digital transformation: smart machines for smarter decisions’.
As smart machines proliferate, NATO must be prepared to tap into the potential of these technologies so that Allied leaders can make the right decisions at the right time to protect our infrastructures, troops and populations.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data are just some of the innovations, which could both threaten NATO missions or support them.
The three-day event offers a unique opportunity for NATO and national leaders, as well as cyber security specialists from across the Alliance, industry and academia to discuss best practices, exchange views and explore innovative cyber security solutions.
This annual symposium also serves as a platform for frontline IT staff and product developers to exhibit their innovations and share their knowledge of these cutting-edge technologies, which could benefit the Alliance.
The Life and Public Persona of Jiefan Chan
Jiefan Chan is a prominent social media personality and model residing in Hunglix City, the capital of Glimmerland on the planet Variclex (Multiverse 0019). [1] As the elder daughter of Xiu Chan, a professional model, and Hao Chan, a sport fighter, Jiefan was raised in an environment that prioritized both aesthetic perfection and physical presence. Standing two years older than her sister, the investigator Aihan Chan, Jiefan’s life is characterized by a devotion to the "hyper-feminine" latex fashion standards of her society and a burgeoning career in the adult entertainment and modeling industries.
Professional Career and "Instashine" Presence
Jiefan is widely recognized as a "hottie" within the digital landscape of Variclex, primarily through her "Instashine" social media page. Her career is built upon the "shiny" and "sleek" aesthetic that defines femininity in her world. Unlike her sister Aihan, who focuses on intellectual pursuits and law, Jiefan embraces the role of a public spectacle, frequently engaging in street-side selfies with fans and documenting her extensive wardrobe of high-end latex outfits. Her professional trajectory has evolved from standard modeling into more provocative sectors; she has admitted to performing sex toy webcams under the persona of a "shiny rubber doll" and was prepared to begin her first professional adult film shoot at the age of 18.
Personality and Social Dynamics
Jiefan’s personality is often described as extroverted, attention-seeking, and occasionally volatile. She possesses a "show-off" nature, frequently flaunting her expensive gifts—such as a $80,000 car gifted by a wealthy fan—to her sister and her sister's girlfriend, Erika Sato. This behavior sometimes creates friction, as Aihan perceives Jiefan’s overt displays of sexuality and fashion as a distraction or a potential threat to her own social circle. Despite her "bitchy" or agitated demeanor when stressed—notably during the theft of her vehicle—Jiefan maintains a close, if complex, bond with her family.
The Stolen Car Incident
A defining moment in Jiefan’s public life was the theft of her custom purple car, which featured a hot-pink interior. [1] The incident occurred during a coordinated power outage in Hunglix City, which disabled local CCTV. Jiefan’s reaction to the theft highlighted her priorities: she was less concerned with the vehicle's mechanical value and more distraught over the loss of her "hot-pink latex sets" and professional "toys" stored in the boot. Although she initially had a "meltdown," the subsequent investigation by Aihan led to the recovery of the vehicle and a financial settlement from the police, which Jiefan accepted with characteristic opportunism, noting that she ended up "rich" without having paid for the original car herself.
Physical Appearance and Fashion
Jiefan is a practitioner of the "Shiny High" aesthetic, favoring skin-tight, high-gloss materials. Her wardrobe is diverse, ranging from full red latex catsuits to "sexy" model-shoot outfits designed to maximize her appeal on Instashine. Her commitment to this fashion is not merely personal but professional, as her income and social status are directly tied to her ability to maintain a polished, "hyper-feminine" image that aligns with the cultural expectations of Glimmerland.
More info on Jiefan
Name: Jiefan Chan
Sister: Aihan
Hight: 5,5
Age: 20
Hair color: Black, but dyes it white.
Eye color: dark-brown
Job: latex fashion model, and manager of the latex fashion shop (The latex lady)
Favourite color: red
Sexually: lesbian
Personality: Naughty, sassy and somethings dominant
Favourite fashion: Sexy shiny latex clothing,
Hobbies: Modeling
Obsessions: Looking sexy shiny.
More latex land links below.
Deviantart - Latex land art
Deviantart - Latex Ai art
Flickr Latex Ai art
Beings of latex land Rubber-ranks
Rubber-rank 1 Latex furrys
Rubber-rank 1 Latex land dolls
Rubber-rank 2 Latex land dolls
Rubber-rank 3 Latex land princesses
Rubber-rank 4 Latex land queen's
Rubber-rank 5 Latex land goddess
via www.bakoko.jp
In 2012, Doshisha University held a competition to build a new chapel and Center for Christian Culture sited upon adjacent sites on their Kyoto campus.
BAKOKO, in collaboration with engineers Structured Environment, proposed to connect the two new facilities with a bridging roof. The notion of continuity is extruded within the cores of this figure-eight formation, to house two sanctuaries devoted to religious worship and culture.
It is a building where structure, form, and function are molded into a singular totality. Our intention is not to draw attention to the form of the building, but rather, to merge floor, walls, and roof into an immersive experience prioritizing personal reflection and human interaction within the central sanctums.
At the point where the loops merge, the roof arches over a campus thoroughfare, linking two new buildings dedicated to worship and parochial classes, gatherings, and exhibitions. The green roof reduces rainwater runoff and also helps to offset the loss of plants and trees which previously inhabited these greenfield sites.
One of the university’s motivations to build this new facility was to host lucrative weddings in the chapel, with the complementary cultural center serving as an occasional reception venue. The wedding procession can symbolically walk across the undulating roofscape from chapel to reception – via an elevator and stairs – to mark the special occasion. In day-to-day operation, the roof will be a publically accessible gathering and relaxation space for students.
Nested within the opposite cores are twin sanctuaries devoted to worship and education. The smooth concrete forms encircling these spaces have no hard corners or boundaries. They appear limitless and are intended to permit and encourage free flexible forms of worship and communication.
Suspended cable nets support the glazed roof above each core – held in rigid tension due to their saddle-like curvature – without visually obstructing views to the sky above. A gradated frit pattern is applied to the overhead glass, shading worshippers in the center, but becoming less dense at the edges where sunlight filters onto the concrete.
The curved concrete walls and floors arch up and outward, deriving their structural integrity from their shell-like double curvature. The roof cantilevers outward over the support and circulation spaces arrayed around the facilities’ perimeter. The building is almost entirely wrapped by a full-height glass facade that exposes the concrete form of the sanctuaries to views from the exterior. The concrete floors of the building follow the subtle topography of the site. and merge with the sanctuary walls – a move that enhances seamless continuity with and gives the impression that the structure is an extension of the ground.
In 2012, Doshisha University held a competition to build a new chapel and Center for Christian Culture sited upon adjacent sites on their Kyoto campus.
BAKOKO, in collaboration with engineers Structured Environment, proposed to connect the two new facilities with a bridging roof. The notion of continuity is extruded within the cores of this figure-eight formation, to house two sanctuaries devoted to religious worship and culture.
It is a building where structure, form, and function are molded into a singular totality. Our intention is not to draw attention to the form of the building, but rather, to merge floor, walls, and roof into an immersive experience prioritizing personal reflection and human interaction within the central sanctums.
At the point where the loops merge, the roof arches over a campus thoroughfare, linking two new buildings dedicated to worship and parochial classes, gatherings, and exhibitions. The green roof reduces rainwater runoff and also helps to offset the loss of plants and trees which previously inhabited these greenfield sites.
One of the university’s motivations to build this new facility was to host lucrative weddings in the chapel, with the complementary cultural center serving as an occasional reception venue. The wedding procession can symbolically walk across the undulating roofscape from chapel to reception – via an elevator and stairs – to mark the special occasion. In day-to-day operation, the roof will be a publically accessible gathering and relaxation space for students.
Nested within the opposite cores are twin sanctuaries devoted to worship and education. The smooth concrete forms encircling these spaces have no hard corners or boundaries. They appear limitless and are intended to permit and encourage free flexible forms of worship and communication.
Suspended cable nets support the glazed roof above each core – held in rigid tension due to their saddle-like curvature – without visually obstructing views to the sky above. A gradated frit pattern is applied to the overhead glass, shading worshippers in the center, but becoming less dense at the edges where sunlight filters onto the concrete.
The curved concrete walls and floors arch up and outward, deriving their structural integrity from their shell-like double curvature. The roof cantilevers outward over the support and circulation spaces arrayed around the facilities’ perimeter. The building is almost entirely wrapped by a full-height glass facade that exposes the concrete form of the sanctuaries to views from the exterior. The concrete floors of the building follow the subtle topography of the site. and merge with the sanctuary walls – a move that enhances seamless continuity with and gives the impression that the structure is an extension of the ground.
The southern head house has a stop outside for buses and trams. Crossing is limited to small stretches for pedestrians and signals are prioritized for tram then bus over cars.
There are islands for pedestrians when they cross the street that makes this street a two-stage crossing. Pedestrians would have to cross to the island and then cross from the island to the other side. Crossing the street a couple times, there were few opportunities for a green wave. In my experience, the maximum wait time was 15 seconds for a green light from one of the islands and the total time it took to cross the street with the wait was 45 seconds. I wouldn’t have to wait more than once. There are buttons that pedestrians can press to alert the traffic center that there are pedestrians waiting for a green light.
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
Why wear a continuous glucose monitor?
Too much glucose in your bloodstream is toxic, too little is fatal. Our bodies prioritize by keeping us sick and alive (with obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes) in the former condition, and manufacturing glucose in the latter. Because of this, too much blood glucose is common, too little blood glucose is rare.
A continuous glucose monitor is another - provides minute by minute information about how the body handles this tightly controlled metabolite. Currently, these are used for people with diabetes (unfortunately a greater % of the population), eventually, as is being discussed, this technology may be embedded in the Apple Watch.
In terms of the product, I am fascinated by the color combinations chosen - the blue and yellow are clearly a complementary pair, making the device itself a color harmony.
“How do the Nations prioritize their Cyber investments?”
Moderated by Dr Antonio Missiroli (right), Assistant Secretary General, Emerging Security Challenges, NATO
Participants (right to left):
Edvinas Kerza, Vice-Minister of National Defence, Lithuania
Kristina Posavec, Deputy State Secretary at the Central State Office for the Development of the Digital Society, Croatia;
Tomasz Zdzikot, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defence, Poland.
NATO’s largest Cyber Security Conference, NIAS (NATO Information Assurance Symposium), organized by the NCI Agency, took place in Mons, Belgium on 15-17 October.
This 15th edition of the annual symposium, will focus on: ‘Digital transformation: smart machines for smarter decisions’.
As smart machines proliferate, NATO must be prepared to tap into the potential of these technologies so that Allied leaders can make the right decisions at the right time to protect our infrastructures, troops and populations.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data are just some of the innovations, which could both threaten NATO missions or support them.
The three-day event offers a unique opportunity for NATO and national leaders, as well as cyber security specialists from across the Alliance, industry and academia to discuss best practices, exchange views and explore innovative cyber security solutions.
This annual symposium also serves as a platform for frontline IT staff and product developers to exhibit their innovations and share their knowledge of these cutting-edge technologies, which could benefit the Alliance.
Even when you are organized along your entire trip, there could be moments where you will find yourself strayed. Orlando, Florida is no less than a heaven on planet earth, and prioritizing Places to Visit in Orlando Florida could get overwhelming and bewildering altogether.
When you chose to discover attractions by Mobility Scooter rental, things become calm and relaxing and you have all your time to dive deeper even in the meticulous of details. And, to make it easy for you to limit your search and make full use of the time of the trip, we have compiled some of the most visited places across the city of Orlando, Florida. Take a look!
1. Madame Tussauds Orlando
Immerse yourself in the stellar community of heroes’ featuring the justice league, pop stars, and great leaders. The marvelous Madame Tussauds Orlando portrays your favorite superheroes to offer you a brief encounter for an ultimate selfie. Superman, Aquaman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Taylor swift, and many more prominent identities ready to be embraced.
From saving the helicopter with Superman, posing with wonder woman, and exploring the sea adventure with Aquaman, your visit to Madame Tussauds Orlando Florida on a rental scooter will be phenomenal conquest. Therefore, join the most fantastic battle of your life as the heroes of justice league unite but make sure you’re there on your Mobility scooter to cheer them as they mop up all the armies of villains.
2. rentorlandoscooters.com/places-to-visit-in-orlando-florida/
A workshop held in Guatemala City brought together a broad group of stakeholders to refine the initial list of practices, validate the overall objectives and then evaluating the criteria of the three pillars of climate-smart agriculture (adaptation, mitigation and productivity). Photos: J.L.Urrea (CCAFS)
“How do the Nations prioritize their Cyber investments?”
Moderated by Dr Antonio Missiroli, Assistant Secretary General, Emerging Security Challenges, NATO
Participants:
Edvinas Kerza, Vice-Minister of National Defence, Lithuania
Kristina Posavec, Deputy State Secretary at the Central State Office for the Development of the Digital Society, Croatia;
Tomasz Zdzikot, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defence, Poland.
NATO’s largest Cyber Security Conference, NIAS (NATO Information Assurance Symposium), organized by the NCI Agency, took place in Mons, Belgium on 15-17 October.
This 15th edition of the annual symposium, will focus on: ‘Digital transformation: smart machines for smarter decisions’.
As smart machines proliferate, NATO must be prepared to tap into the potential of these technologies so that Allied leaders can make the right decisions at the right time to protect our infrastructures, troops and populations.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data are just some of the innovations, which could both threaten NATO missions or support them.
The three-day event offers a unique opportunity for NATO and national leaders, as well as cyber security specialists from across the Alliance, industry and academia to discuss best practices, exchange views and explore innovative cyber security solutions.
This annual symposium also serves as a platform for frontline IT staff and product developers to exhibit their innovations and share their knowledge of these cutting-edge technologies, which could benefit the Alliance.
Levee inspectors Ryan Larson (left) and Gene Vaughan, both with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, document findings of a routine levee inspection on the Sacramento River near Rio Vista, Calif., March 27, 2013. The results of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers levee inspections determine continued eligibility for federal aid in repairing levees damaged by floods or storms, and help communities understand and make informed decisions about their flood risk. Corps inspectors document all maintenance issues with GPS coordinates and photographs to help agencies that maintain levees prioritize and fix issues as quickly as possible. (U.S. Army photo by Chris Gray-Garcia/Released)
A portrait of Ndeye Ngom and her daughter Shady Kaye in her home in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
In Vietnam's climate-smart village of Ma in Yen Bai province, researchers and farmers discussed what tools they find most useful to tackle climate change. The tools will be whittled down and adapted for farmers to tackle the climate changes within their specific landscape. Vietnam, July 2015.
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