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H.E. Dr Mr Chris Baryomunsi
Minister of ICT and National Guidance
Uganda Communications Commission
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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Mr Don Graves
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
United States Department of Commerce
Bucharest, Romania
26 September 2022
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IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano addresses delegates at the 59th IAEA General Conference. IAEA, Vienna, Austria, 14 September 2015.
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
There are WORSE things than EPILEPSY...
05/03/07: I really need glasses, just today I saw that the sign says: Er zijn ENGERE dingen dan EPILEPSIE ( There are SCARIER things than EPILEPSY)
I haven't seen this much uncertainty since our last election! :0)
Are we getting this or not?
It looks like we are again...
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H.E. Ms Bella Cherkesova
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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Day 1 BRIGHT
Seen in the month of
August in
The Idea Room Photo Group Month of August
Bright light coming through the blinds it's a blinder
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Mr Ian Mak
Assistant Chief Executive, International
Infocomm Media Development Authority
Bucharest, Romania
28th September 2022
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H.E. Mr Md. Daud ALI
Ambassador
Bangladesh Embassy in Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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Ms Micaela Sanchez Malcolm
Licenciada
Secretaría de Innovación Pública
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Ms Léocadie NDACAYISABA
Ministre
Ministère de la Communication, des Technologies de l'Information et des Médias
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Mr Ishaq Sider
Minister
Ministry of Telecom & IT Palestine
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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Events as they are unfolding in the Dail this afternoon, October 3.
The proceedings can be accessed from this link Dail TV
Below is a copy of the statement released by the Labour Party leader Deputy Pat Rabbitte
HEART OF MATTER IS : ‘WAS AHERN RIGHT TO ACCEPT MONIES?’
It is fair comment that the Opposition has shown restraint in the matter of the Taoiseach accepting money for private use while a serving Minister. However, since Mr Ahern had created a context that sought to explain the Drumcondra monies in terms of his private family affairs, common decency required that opposition politicians should have demonstrated a certain restraint.
And then on Sunday I heard Minister of State, Conor Lenihan, ridicule that restraint. It was, he said, ineffectiveness, not decency, on the part of the Opposition. The suggestion was apparently that the Opposition should cut through the smokescreen to the heart of the matter. To me the heart of the matter is: was Mr Ahern right to do what he did? Is it remotely credible that monies outstanding for 13 years, without any repayment of any kind, can suddenly be called loans? You don’t need to be as bright as Minister Lenihan to know that these transactions, if they happened, were gifts and therefore there are tax implications.
Can we do more than highlight the absolute impropriety of a serving Minister for Finance accepting payment for a nixer outside the State. Never mind the “no law was broken” defence. By any standards it was wrong. What would have happened to a Senior Civil Servant in the Department of Finance if he trousered money for a private encounter in Manchester? He would be sacked. Why is it alright for the Minister but not alright for the civil servant? What does it say about this Government’s standards that not a single Cabinet Minister can bring himself or herself to say what everybody knows: that what happened at Manchester was wrong. You believe in the tooth fairy if you believe that businessmen happen along to a function in a posh hotel to listen to any old Joe Soap talk to them about the Irish economy and then organise an impromptu collection to give him something for himself.
In normal life you get gifts from your friends and you take loans from strangers. Yet Mr Ahern got loans from his friends and gifts from strangers.
Maybe Minister of State Lenihan’s derision of the Opposition is because we didn’t adequately probe behind the discreet veil drawn over the other 50,000 by Mr Ahern when he says enigmatically that he “put back into” his account. “Back into his account from where”? is the questions that must be answered. Where was the 50.000 resting since Mr Ahern didn’t have a bank account? In a sock in the hotpress? If the Taoiseach says this 50.000 was savings I accept that but if he enjoyed a T.D’s salary, a Ministerial salary and the use of a premises bought by friends of Fianna Fail, how can it be portrayed that he was in straitened circumstances?
Why if there were 50.000 in “savings” was it necessary to raise a Bank loan and if a Bank Loan was in place why was it necessary to have a whiparound to replace the Bank Loan ?
An effective Opposition doing its job must ask the Taoiseach: have you evaded tax? Why did you say you paid CGT and gift tax? Why is that relevant here? Are you serious that you had no Bank account while Minister for Finance? Did you have a Bank Account elsewhere on the Island? Or outside the jurisdiction? Or did someone else open one on your behalf? If the whiparound was among friends why is there a cheque in there for 5,000 from NCB stockbrokers? How many times have NCB been retained by the State? How many of the donors were appointed on how many occasions to state boards? Who were the donors in Manchester? What was the function? Are they involved in business in Ireland? Did any of them win state contracts? Is this another loop in the golden circle?
Our new Tanaiste is also impatient with the Opposition. On Thursday he told the House he could scarcely forbear to sit in silence and watch the Opposition squander the opportunity for accountability. Well the Tanaiste had better grow accustomed to sitting in silence. The only question he will be allowed at Cabinet after this debacle is “Bhuil cead agam dul amach?” Mr McDowell sought and got a mandate to ride shotgun on Fianna Fail standards in government. He has comprehensively failed the first test. As he said himself:
“A party that stands for nothing will stand for anything.”
If the Tanaiste can no longer ask questions aloud maybe he would ask himself what Des O’Malley would have said if the Taoiseach of the day admitted receiving money, not for political purposes, but for his private use while a serving Minister?
Forget the orchestrated phone-ins to radio stations, the unscientific polls and the packed television audiences, was it right or wrong to accept money for private use while a serving Minister? You are on the record as saying you did nothing wrong and your Cabinet Ministers without exception have parroted that line. Brian Lenihan alone said it would be unthinkable.
But all the rest Hannafin, O’Donoghue, O’Dea, Dempsey, Ahern, Coughlan, Martin and Cullen can see no wrong. If anything demonstrates why this country needs a change of government it is the media parade of your Ministers, blind to standards, defending the indefensible.
The heads of the international delegations made statements about the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. This was done in a round table setting.
Watch the entire high level plenary session: youtu.be/J8APAkq4LlY
Read the speech by Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra at the round table: www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/...
Watch the REAIM 2023 aftermovie: youtu.be/dSZ48joIXJ0
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Martijn Beekman
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H.E. Mr Gospel KAZAKO
Minister
Ministry of Information and Digitalization
Bucharest, Romania
30th September 2022
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H.E. Mr Md. Daud ALI
Ambassador
Bangladesh Embassy in Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde delivers a statement on the conclusion of the IMF's Executive Board regular five-yearly review of the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) November 30, 2015 at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, DC. Lagarde stated “The Executive Board's decision to include the RMB in the SDR basket is an important milestone in the integration of the Chinese economy into the global financial system. It is also a recognition of the progress that the Chinese authorities have made in the past years in reforming China’s monetary and financial systems. The continuation and deepening of these efforts will bring about a more robust international monetary and financial system, which in turn will support the growth and stability of China and the global economy.” IMF Staff Photo/Stephen Jaffe
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H.E. Mr Nizar Ben Néji
Minister
Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Mr Darsanand Balgobin
Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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More info: www.craftivist-collective.com/Mini-Fashion-Statements
PRESS RELEASE 16.2.17:
Will you find a Mini Fashion Statement in your pocket this April?
As the world remembers the Rana Plaza disaster on 24 April, the Craftivist Collective will be launching a new craftivism kit to make and gently challenge people to think about how their clothing is made.
The collapse of a Bangladeshi factory in 2013 saw 1,138 garment workers killed and over 2,500 injured. There had been signs of structural failure the previous day, but workers were ordered to return to work regardless.
The Mini Fashion Statements kit is being launched in support of Fashion Revolution, a global movement born in the wake of the disaster, which calls for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry.
The kit feature small scrolls on which makers all over the world are encouraged to write - slowly and in their neatest handwriting on their own or in groups - one of three provocative but not preachy messages designed to get both writer and reader thinking about the true cost of fashion and inspire them to play their part in improving the ugly side of the industry.
Shop-droppers not shop-lifters
The finished scrolls, tied with a pretty bow and featuring an invitation to “please open me”, a smiley face and a kiss, can then be ‘shop-dropped’ into the pockets of garments in fashion stores, or clothes worn by family, friends and colleagues.
This deliberately non-confrontational form of ‘guerilla activism’ using handcrafts is a designed as an alternative to some the more traditional aggressive types of activism.
Sarah Corbett, founder of the Craftivist Collective, said: “We help people learn the art of ‘gentle protest’. We want every part of the fashion industry to be beautiful, not just the clothes. Our pocket-sized scrolls are powerful and poignant little reminders of the role we can play as consumers. They’re designed to make us think about how the clothes we buy and wear are made, and how we might be able to help tackle problems like poor conditions for workers or the use of materials that are damaging to the environment.”
Asking #whomademyclothes
Orsola de Castro, co-founder and Creative Director of Fashion Revolution, said: “We want to unite the fashion industry and ignite a revolution to radically change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and purchased, so that what the world wears has been made in a safe, clean and fair way.
“The Craftivist Collective’s Mini Fashion Statements are a really simple, fun and creative way to be part of the Fashion Revolution. Made with love and placed into a pocket on a store's clothes rail, they surprise shoppers with a message that reminds us to be more curious about our clothes.
“They may be small, but they have the power to make shoppers stop and consider the people who make our clothes, their working conditions and human rights issues. This shows that activism doesn't need to shout from the rooftops, it can gently provoke from our pockets!”
The Mini Fashion Statement kits were pioneered by Sarah during workshops at Stockholm Fashion Week and Helsinki Design Week, and are the first non-stitched Craftivist Collective project. Sarah will be holding further workshops in London and Lincoln in early April to introduce people to the kits and teach them how to do ‘shop drops’ to distribute their mini fashion statements.
[Subhead:] Editor’s notes
CRAFTIVIST COLLECTIVE: Founded in 2009, the Craftivist Collective produces projects, products and kits to help individuals and groups across the globe change the world one stitch (or sentence) at a time using slow, gentle, beautiful activism. You can find out more at www.craftivist-collective.com
FASHION REVOLUTION: Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. Fashion Revolution Week runs from 24-30 April 2017. For more information visit www.fashionrevolution.org
RESOURCES / CONTACT: Logos and product imagery, as well as quotes and interview opportunities, are available on request - please email press@craftivist-collective.com.
MINI FASHION STATEMENT KITS: Each kit features: a roll of high quality scrolls, each with an embossed Craftivist Collective logo; three different colours of ribbon (enough for 10 scrolls) to help make your messages stand out; ‘Crafterthought’ questions to reflect on as you write; two small free gifts; tips and message templates. They will available from 24 April at <a href=www.craftivist-collective.com/shop.
EVENT: Hackney, London: Thursday 6th April, Showroom Studio, 6.30-8pm. £10 You will learn the art of gentle protest, create beautiful small fashion statements supporting the organisation Fashion Revolution to put into the world as catalysts for change and practice the skill of shopdropping (the opposite of shoplifting).
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Ms Naama Henig
Head of International Affairs Department
Ministry of Communications
Bucharest, Romania
28th September 2022
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Source: The self-statement of a wooden wrist watch
I am a wooden wrist watch, simple but not ordinary!
When the movement inside my body began to work, I started having a sense, I looked at my body was improved gradually after assembled by workers, and ultimately I became a complete wrist watch!
The movement is my brain, only when it operates normally, I am able to think. During the process of assembly, I heard that my movement is Japan's miyota 2035 quartz movement. So my brain can operate more stably and run for a long time.
My face is determined by a variety of dials and pointers. The customer's requests will finally determine my face looking beautiful or fashionable.
My main body is nature wood, different material and size of the shell will eventually decide what I look like. Adding a layer of protective glass, so that I can see the colorful world clearly! I have different bodies, such as ebony, red sandalwood, green sandalwood, maple, zebra and bamboo. Each one of my bobies have its own characteristics.
My hands and feet are also wooden, in fact, I have other options, such as leather strap, nylon strap and silicone strap! But my favorite is a wooden strap!
Oh, I almost forget to intoduce my ears, my ears can help people to adjust the time, so that I can keep the same pace with the world!
The workers finished my assembly, and now I am on the way to the guests, I will go with my master to see this vast world and fulfill my duties. Hurry up to take me away!
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H.E. Mr Benito Santiago JIMÉNEZ SAUMA
First Secretary
Embassy of Mexico in Romania
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Ms Bolor-Erdene Battsengel
Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Communications
Ministry of Digital Development and Communications
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Mr Eric Lebédel-Delumeau
Ambassador
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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The statement is that my three and a half years old nephew is already very crafted, talented, with vivid imagination and obviously great attention to details.
Did you notice the pockets of the jeans?
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Dr Mark Schaan
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister / Strategy and Innovation Sector
Bucharest, Romania
27 September 2022
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H.E. Mr Gospel KAZAKO
Minister
Ministry of Information and Digitalization
Bucharest, Romania
30th September 2022
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Dress: A Grecian Turn Dress, Rubber Ducky via ModCloth
Cardigan: Charter School Cardigan in Raspberry via ModCloth
Bracelets: Nordstrom (blue bracelet), Talbots (orange and pink bracelet), and vintage (gold bangles)
Necklace: Statement of the Art Necklace in Sun via ModCloth
Laptop Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs via Nordstrom
Photo by Pat Zimmerman
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Mr Oscar George
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Telecommunications and Broadcasting
Bucharest, Romania
30th September 2022
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Greater Manchester Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins speaking to the media outside the Force’s headquarters this afternoon (21/7/11). ACC Hopkins gave an update on developments in the case of deaths at Stepping Hill hospital.
Detectives investigating the deliberate contamination of products at Stepping Hill hospital are investigating two further deaths.
An initial post mortem on 19 July 2011, failed to establish the cause of death of an 84-year-old woman who died on 14 July 2011.
The case was referred to GMP by the coroner yesterday, Wednesday 20 July 2011, due to the woman's low blood sugar level.
A Home Office post mortem is due to be carried out today.
An 83-year-old man who suffered a hypoglycaemic episode on 11 July 2011, sadly died today, Thursday 21 July 2011. The cause of death is not known and a Home Office post mortem is expected to be done in due course.
Detectives from GMP's Major Incident Team are currently investigating the deaths of George Roy Keep, Arnold Frederick Lancaster and Tracey Arden after products were found to have been deliberately contaminated.
Police, the coroner and staff at the hospital are working closely together and future deaths are likely to be referred to GMP's Major Incident Team for review in order to scrutinise the death and ensure any suspicious circumstances are thoroughly and robustly investigated.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, said: "As with the deaths of George Keep, Arnold Lancaster and Tracey Arden the cause of this man and woman's death is not known and it is important we do not lose sight of this fact.
"In relation to the death of the woman, this was referred to us by the coroner and after a review of the circumstances surrounding this death - notably the low blood sugar level - we have decided to investigate further.
"In relation to the man's death, due to the fact he suffered a hypoglycaemic episode during a timeframe we are looking at it is only right we conduct further inquiries.
"We have family liaison officers with both families and my thoughts are with them as they are with the relatives of all affected by this incident.
"I want to make it abundantly clear that we are working closely with the coroner and, as is to be expected, it is likely we will be asked to investigate further deaths.
"In the main these are likely to be deaths of people who are elderly and/or ill, and we fully support the coroner's "belt and braces" approach to ensuring future deaths that require further investigation are appropriately investigated and scrutinised.
"I cannot emphasis enough how complex an investigation this is, requiring detailed forensic and medical analysis, and want to take the opportunity to thank the hospital and staff for their ongoing help and support.
"Our inquiry has gathered apace and while we have made an arrest any suggestion that this investigation is close to being complete is misleading.
"All I can say in relation to the arrest is that we have a 27-year-old woman in police custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder and I am not prepared to say anything else that could potentially prejudice a future trial.
"We are fully committed to finding out exactly what has happened and officers continue to work around the clock in order to provide answers to the families of those who have lost their lives.
"We are determined to identify and bring to justice the person responsible and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who might have information relevant to this investigation to get in touch."
A 27-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder remains in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0161 856 2480. Anyone who has health-related concerns should call the NHS dedicated hotline on 0161 419 4888.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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