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We briefly caught up with Reap to discuss their experience running a digital payment company headquartered in Hong Kong, most notably covering the tech under the hood and the team needed to run such a cutting-edge digital platform.
Reap allows people to pay anyone and anything from a credit card. The person getting paid would get cash immediately. The person making the payment would only pay back the cash to the credit card in 30-60 days.
Based in Hong Kong, Reap is strengthening its existence in other Asian markets. It is currently hiring software engineers, business development specialist and UI/UX designer. Fancy a career in Reap? Here's what they are looking for:
The demand outweighs the supply. Though the supply of talent is growing.
It's not just because the "talent" isn't there, rather it's that the "talent" isn't refined. Though most people here are highly educated, Hong Kong continues to focus on its four pillar industries with a specific emphasis in commerce and finance. It is a rather traditional and conservative society when compared to Europe or the States. Despite being labelled as agile in decision making, Hong Kong is often quite slow in responding to new big trends.
Things are changing. The government also set up the Innovation and Technology Bureau in 2015 to support the creative and tech industry. But still, it is not easy to change people's mindset in one day. Compared to computer engineering or programming, people tend to favour professions such as accountants, lawyers or doctors as their default, conventional career path.
Frankly speaking, the standard education system does not give students sufficient room to explore new things beyond the curriculum. It would be great if students can have early exposure to the latest technology trends and related career in their secondary school studies.
Effective communication; to be a multiplicative team member instead of an additive team member, we look for people that can communicate questions and ideas to the whole team. Ownership; for our team, tech or otherwise, to make effective product decisions, we need them to feel that they can own their work and be responsible for features that are user-facing. Self-awareness; we appreciate when our team knows what they don't know. This leads to a cycle of continuous learning and collaboration with the rest of the team.
Loved all the projects that the students made; really good combination of their existing experience combined with the technical skills they learned. For example; the matching platform for kindergartens and schools here in HK. This really showed that they were not simply just coding, but also thinking about product, design; what kind of problems that is real to them, which they can solve using the technical skills they have.
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Yep, I believe we've heard it all. Two of the biggest murders have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a right-wing member of the Norwegian parliament. (I wonder how much of Iraq this person's getting.)
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Kurtley Beale sidelined with a hand injury.
Wallaby back Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of Super Rugby for up to a month with a fractured hand, his Melbourne Rebels team confirmed on Monday.
The Rebels fly-half is expected to undergo surgery after scans revealed a fracture to his left hand.
The 24-year-old was already playing in the Super 15 with an injured left shoulder, which is likely to require surgery at the end of the domestic season, which includes a three-Test series against the touring British and Irish Lions.
He suffered the latest injury in the Rebels' bonus-point loss to NSW Waratahs on Friday.
Beale said he would use the time off to work on his troublesome shoulder.
"I will try and focus on getting the shoulder right and get that back to full strength," Beale said.
"I need to do a lot of strengthening work around the rotator cuff so hopefully the time out will give me the opportunity."
The Rebels face the Queensland Reds (who hold an unbeaten winning record against the Rebels) in an Australian conference derby on Friday night at AAMI Park .
The task of breaking their record against the Reds will be made even harder without Beale who was looking to line up against Queensland no.10 and fellow Wallabies star Quade Cooper.


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As no-deal Brexit looms, is now a good time to sell my shares?
Q&A: Dominic Coyle answers your personal finance questions
If media reports are to be believed, many companies (and their investors presumably) have already priced in much of the anticipated disruption that is expected form a worst-case Brexit scenario
I have shares in three Irish companies – Bank of Ireland, Kingspan and CRH. While I bought Bank of Ireland shares over a number of years at a low price, I bought CRH and Kingspan under a year ago.
While I had been prepared to hold on to the shares for the next five to eight years, considering the value that has been wiped off the Irish Stock Exchange in recent months and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, I'm now seriously thinking about selling my shares.
I am considering two options: sell and wait and see what happens, or cut my losses and invest the money in a peer-to-peer lending company such as Property Bridges or Linked Finance. Are there any issues that I should consider before I make a final decision?
Ms M.K., Dublin
Indeed there are, but the first thing to note is that while this column can and does clarify options for people in relation to what rules do and don't allow, it cannot give specific investment advice.
Quite apart from any competence or otherwise that I may have, I am not licensed by the Central Bank to do so and they would take a decidedly dim view if I was to enter that territory.
That said, there are some general issues to consider. You seem to be of a mind to sell regardless with the only issue being whether to then wait with a view to reinvesting in the stock market or invest the money elsewhere with a peer-to-peer lender. But the first question would appear to be whether this is the time to sell at all?
If media reports are to be believed, many companies (and their investors presumably) have already priced in much of the anticipated disruption that is expected form a worst-case Brexit scenario. This may, or may not, be the case but it is certainly an issue worth considering.
Your first option relies on timing the market and, as my colleague Proinsias O'Mahony argued as recently as last week on these pages, getting that timing right seems to elude investors – including fund managers – in maximising investment returns (https://iti.ms/2OqW3Dl).
Given that the general experience is that people lose out by selling too early and buying too late, he suggests that time in the market is more important than timing the market.
In your own case, notwithstanding the turmoil of the ongoing Brexit debate – if one can credit the continuing shambles with such a term – Kingspan appears to be about 20 per cent up over the past year and CRH is treading water.
It's also the case that Brexit is far from the only factor to consider when deciding the fate of your shareholdings. Each has their own sectoral, and in some cases, company-specific drivers of stock market movement.
Unless you believe that the actual fact of Brexit is going to undermine the investment case further than it already has and in a more structural sense – ie with limited scope for share price recovery – you need to ask yourself if selling now is the right move. By your own account, you had initially invested for the long term.
*What, then, of your other option – investing in peer-to-peer crowdfunding platform. I'm not sure if you mean investing in the platform – a limited opportunity – or via the platform. This latter is certainly a higher risk option than investing in blue-chip shares.The companies availing of such platforms tend to be smaller businesses (SMEs) that might struggle to access traditional funding. The rewards can be great but so too can the risks.
And one the of largest Irish peer-to-peer lenders, Grid Finance, recently decided to close the door to smaller investors – those with less than €100,000 – on the basis that the sector was not adequately regulated to protect smaller investors less aware of the risks involved.
On a more general point, I would be concerned, however, if all your equity investment was in the one, very small Irish market. It's a very open economy here and its fortunes – investor sentiment towards its stock market – can be easily and dramatically swayed by events outside our control.
Please send your queries to Dominic Coyle, Q&A, The Irish Times, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, or email email@example.com. This column is a reader service and is not intended to replace professional advice
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Why Do Governments Hate Bitcoin?
Cryptocurrencies have been the subject of many international debates. Most politicians are vocally against it, but exactly why do governments hate Bitcoin?
Whether or not you have tried your hand at owning or using Bitcoin, or whether you even know what cryptocurrencies actually are, the sheer amount of media buzz surrounding the crypto market is enough to let you know that Bitcoin will become valuable in our society. Despite this undeniable importance, it's not difficult to see that the governments of the world—especially in the countries where cryptocurrencies are most popular—are nervous about the skyrocketing success of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Some governments have been downright hostile toward cryptocurrencies of any kind. Steve Mnuchin, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, has promised to crack down on the untraceable nature of most cryptocurrencies. In India, the finance wing of the government has taken an even more solidly hostile approach, affirming that the Indian government does not recognize any cryptocurrency as legal tender and that their government, "...will take all measures to eliminate..." their use in the Indian economy.
So, it's pretty clear that at least some governments are staunchly against the proliferation of cryptocurrencies, but exactly why do governments hate Bitcoin? One of the first and most important of all cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin describes itself as a, "decentralized peer to peer payment network." This basically means that Bitcoin isn't controlled by any government, making it virtually untraceable.
One of the primary concerns that governments point to when condemning cryptocurrency is its use as a means to accommodate illegal financial transactions. Cryptocurrency is even less traceable than cash (the other favorite for criminal purchases), making it ideal for such purposes. However, the un-traceability of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has deeper implications. This article will discuss what these implications are and why so many governments see them as a threat to financial stability.
How Money Works
It's important to understand exactly how money works these days before we discuss how Bitcoin compares versus gold and fiat money, or attempt to answer the question, "why do governments hate bitcoin?" At various points in the history of the United States, the US dollar has been built on the "silver standard" and the "gold standard," meaning that the value of a dollar was directly tied to the country's silver or gold reserves. One of the fundamental features of this system is that any money you had could be directly exchanged for its value in whatever material was backing it. During the gold standard period, roughly 1879-1933, any American could exchange their paper bills for gold (at a rate of roughly $20 for an ounce of gold). This sort of currency is known as a commodity currency, and is mostly absent from modern economies.
Instead of commodity currencies, most of the world now runs on fiat currencies. The value of a fiat currency is derived from the government that backs it. In simplest terms, a US dollar has value as legal tender because the US government says it does. Though this system of currency has been debated somewhat, it has served most the world relatively reliably for many years.
Governments in particular are extremely fond of fiat currencies because of one simple idea: control. Governments have a centralized grasp on the production and distribution of their respective fiat currencies through large central banks. These big banks have the ability to track the currency's location in bank accounts, dictate its movement, and collect taxes on every financial transaction that includes their currency. This control is also helpful to governments as they try to keep their economy healthy by adjusting the amount of money in circulation in an effort to stimulate Wall Street investors or avoid a financial crisis.
So why do governments hate Bitcoin?
The introduction of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has had a somewhat destabilizing effect on the central banks of the world. No government controls cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, so no government can collect taxes on it, track its movement, or adjust its distribution. Bitcoin users don't have to deal with big banks or the numerous unscrupulous happenings that have come out of Wells Fargo or the Bank of America. Unlike credit cards, which transmit digital representatives tied to real money, Bitcoin exchanges are entirely independent from the US dollar, or any other national currency. This decentralization is the primary appeal for most people who use cryptocurrencies.
While the United States government is wary of the popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, different governments react in different ways to the introduction of digital currency to their economies. Notably, the Chinese Government is reportedly working to develop its own digital currency to compete with its current largest, national cryptocurrency NEO.
So let's work our way back to the question we started with: why do governments hate Bitcoin? The simple answer to this simple question is that Bitcoin takes control away from the government and puts it in the hands of the people.
Potential Causes for Concern
Before this article sounds too much like a pro-Bitcoin op-ed, I want to share a few words of caution in case anyone is planning on shifting their life savings into Bitcoin. Saying the government likes to control and tax the movement of money can make them sound somehow evil or greedy. The reality of the situation, however, is much more complicated. If all currencies are decentralized, who determines their value? Since Bitcoin exists only in the digital world, how do you protect yourself from hackers or technical glitches? These questions and more are just some of the reasons why there is no telling what the future of cryptocurrencies holds, but it is safe to say Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will not be replacing government-backed fiat currencies any time soon.


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FORT MILL — With just a week left to persuade evangelical South Carolina voters that he is the only Republican alternative to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and conservative pundit Glenn Beck thrilled more than 2,000 of the faithful late Thursday at MorningStar Fellowship, a Fort Mill megachurch.
Cruz vowed to be the dam that would stop a liberal wave, saying he will fight for the sanctity of marriage, return the military to strength, and secure the borders against a tide of illegal immigration.
"I will stop amnesty and secure the borders," Cruz told The Herald before the event. "I will stand and fight for the Constitution and the sanctity of marriage and religious liberty."
Despite the event's being organized in just 48 hours, Cruz' supporters lined up hours before the event and filled the sanctuary to hear the Texas senator promise to stop liberals dead in their tracks. The crowd jammed the balconies of the one-time hotel on what used to be the PTL ministry property.
Daniel and Kelly Bishop of Fort Mill, in their mid 20s and proudly conservative and Christian, said Cruz is the only candidate who will "fight for them."
Cruz is "not just talk, but action" when it comes to being pro-life, Daniel Bishop said.
"Senator Cruz supports traditional Christian values and can take our country forward," he said. Trump, who is leading in most South Carolina polls ahead of the Feb. 20 GOP primary, "is a divider, when this country needs a uniter like Ted Cruz."
Cruz' outreach to evangelicals appears to be crucial to his success in South Carolina, where more than two-thirds of all Republican voters are deeply religious Christians and conservatives.
And many of those conservatives live in northern York County and northern Lancaster County just across the creek from the church. Both areas have boomed in population in the past decade, largely retired, older conservatives who are active primary voters.
Greg and Jo Johnson, who live near the church, said Cruz is the only candidate who is closely aligned with their views against same-sex marriage and abortion.
"Ted Cruz stands up for those values," Greg Johnson said.
Linda McCurley of York said that Cruz is the only "true conservative" in the race, especially when it comes to gun rights and limited government.
"He believes in less invasion into your life, Second Amendment rights — all the things the founders said in the Constitution."
Joe Rhode of Indian Land, just a few miles away in Lancaster County, said Cruz would bring back conservative "constitutionalist" judges and rein in runaway courts.
"He's the real conservative in this race," Rhode said.
Many in the crowd spoke of how the country has veered away from the Christian values that made it great.
It was the second stop at MorningSide for Cruz in less than a month. On Jan. 16, he spoke to about 2,000 people about foreign policy, vowing to hunt down and destroy radical Islamists.
Cruz, who came in first in last week's Iowa caucuses, but finished a distant third Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary, is running second to Trump in South Carolina polls — with Trump polling an average of 36 percent and Cruz pulling about 20 percent.
The MorningStar rally came after Cruz spoke at the conservative Carolina Values Summit 15 miles south at Winthrop University in Rock Hill.
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Click here for Part 1 of 2 of "Don't Be Afraid of Slander, Insults, Betrayal and False Accusations"
Repent Thy Rage. Remain in Thy Redeemer.
Wait, what? Repent?!
Yes, you heard that right: Repent. Even when slandered, insulted, betrayed and falsely accused, we are called to examine the sincerity of our faith and humbly/honestly confess to God any hint of anger or bitterness against anybody. I understand that this is so hard to do especially when we feel like there is no reason for the "victim" to repent. But faith is not based on what we feel but on facts.
We are to forgive as the Lord forgave us (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13) and remember that we have done the same things to Jesus (Romans 2:1). He loves us very much, but instead of loving Him back, we have neglected, betrayed, doubted and dishonored Him many times.
Sure, a servant of God may justify the many hurts he has experienced while walking with Jesus, but no one can ever ever understand what it is like to be opposed, betrayed and persecuted in the most undeserving way besides Jesus.
Even after healing many sick people, He was made fun of and mocked (Luke 23:11). He was even accused of being a heretic (Luke 23:2) and demon-possessed (Matthew 12:22-32, Luke 11:14-23). Even after feeding thousands and caring for the losts, people stripped Him naked, placed a scarlet robe on Him to mock Him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set in on His head. He was spat at and His head was struck again and again with a staff (Matthew 27:28-31). Even after all the miracles He performed, we chose a well-known criminal (Barrabas) over Him (Matthew 27:17).
Even after repeatedly telling us that we should come to Him because He is the way, truth and life, we still crucified Him on the cross. And while at the cross, He was sneered at by people saying, "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." (Luke 23:35-37).
Yet in His holy nature, He did not consider Himself a victim but a victor. Yet in all that He suffered because of our sins and rebellion, even with His precious blood, He still cared for us so much. Therefore, a believer of Jesus who is experiencing/has experienced slander, insults, betrayal and false accusations from people must not fix his eyes on their hurtful words but on Jesus.
Not on ourselves and our hurts but in Christ and His finished work at the cross.
I remember watching a documentary last year about the unimaginable torture, persecution and deprivation of Christians in North Korea (see: "North Korea has the deadliest level of Christian persecution in the world"). I was in tears while watching the video. It was like seeing Jesus and His disciples in this modern age.
Many Christians in North Korea are forced to bow down to other gods or else they will be put to death. Christians in North Korea, even if they are heirs of the Christian communities from before the Korean War, if found to express any form of Christian faith (even in private), are not only deported to labor camps as political criminals or killed on-the-spot, their families and loved ones (up to the third generation) will also share the same fate.
There is a part in the documentary that I will always remember. It is when one of the North Korean Christians interviewed said: "There is only one answer: the love and grace of Jesus Christ. North Korean Christians pray that their family, friends and neighbours would discover Jesus. They even pray for those who persecute them. They pray not that bad things would happen to Kim Jong II but that he would also discover Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul was once a man who persecuted Christians, too. We truly believe in a God of miracles."
My mind was blown away. I mean, not to invalidate any feelings of hurt but, what should I complain about, right? These people look unto God and see Him as a God of miracles and as a God who said that we should pray for our enemies and those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). These people look unto God despite all the brutal things they are going through because of their faith.
If you are wholeheartedly serving God and people slander or falsely accuse you, you are blessed! You are sharing in the life of Christ, thus you must rejoice!
Jesus told His followers ahead of time that they will be persecuted in His name. In John 15:21a, Jesus says, "Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also."
He even tells those who are persecuted for His sake that they are blessed!
Matthew 5:10-13 ESV — "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Jesus knew beforehand that Christians will be insulted, mocked, slandered and persecuted in every form because of their faith. But Jesus was firm in telling His followers to stand firm in the faith until the end.
Recently, in a Bible study time with my ate Vivian and Marilyn, we went through the chapter of 1 Peter 3. God tells us through this passage the things that Christians should remember when they suffer for doing good.
1 Peter 3:9 — "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing."
1 Peter 3:13-14 — "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened."
1 Peter 3:16-17 — "keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil."
Then at the end of the chapter, I was again reminded of Jesus.
1 Peter 3:18 — "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit."
Jesus was right there reminding me again that I should not be afraid of slander, insults, betrayal and false accusations. Instead, I should be grateful because I am walking in Him and through Him who is loving and just. The next chapter, 1 Peter 4, even concludes:
1 Peter 4:13-15 — "But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."
Let us rejoice in the Lord. What a privilege it is to share in the life of Jesus!
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The Martha's Vineyard Commission last week gave a green light to the Oak Bluffs town hall project and closed a public hearing on a large proposed expansion of the Edgartown Stop & Shop.
The Edgartown grocery store expansion project will go before the commission's land use subcommittee next Monday for the run up to deliberations and a vote before the full commission.
The 17,432-square-foot addition would increase the size of the 25,000-square-foot store by 69 per cent, raising concerns about traffic, parking, drainage and intensity of use on the upper Main street site.
A public hearing on the project, under review as a development of regional impact (DRI), opened last month.
At a continued hearing last Thursday night, the commission took more than an hour of additional testimony. Discussion focused again on traffic and also renewable energy.
At the outset, Stop & Shop representatives addressed some of the issues raised in the previous session.
Among them was the possibility moving the store from its congested upper Main street location.
Geoghan Coogan, a Vineyard Haven attorney and spokesman for Stop & Shop, said the company has concluded that the current site is its best option.
"It's an anchor business for town," said Mr. Coogan. "That's where the people are. Stop & Shop looked at the airport and other locations. From a strictly business perspective, the people are not at the airport."
The expansion would add a pharmacy, florist and health food store to the footprint, along with more parking and realigned entrance on the western end of the site.
Traffic has been a sticking point. The commission traffic planner has estimated the expansion will generate an addition 70 trips per hour, or slightly more than one trip a minute, during peak traffic hours.
Randy Hart, a traffic consultant for Stop & Shop, said standard traffic projections are difficult to apply in this case.
"We can't tell you what the additional traffic is," he said. "The analysis doesn't allow us to get to a certain place. You've got to ask yourself what does one trip a minute do to the delay. Does it increase it, absolutely it does. But I don't think it increases it at a level that is raising all kinds of concerns. I think it's a modest increase at best. We have taken a very conservative approach and we don't think these traffic volumes are ever going to be realized."
Commissioner Douglas Sederholm suggested adding common sense to the calculations.
"Maybe a worst-case won't be realized," Mr. Sederholm said. "But common sense says there will be an increase in traffic volume in that particular area as a result of this expansion. There's no doubt, there has been a tremendous increase in traffic in that area in the last 20 years, and it is, with the possible exception of Five Corners, the worst spot on Martha's Vineyard in the summer at the peak hour. It is awful. It's unbearable. If we add even a modest amount of traffic at that location, given that you're doing everything possible, and this is a great project, do we reach a tipping point where it becomes beyond unbearable?"
As for energy-saving measures, Stop & Shop representatives said the current roof of the store will not support solar electricity generating equipment, although the roof of the new addition will. But the current plan includes no solar generation.
Commissioner Joan Malkin suggested that if the company committed to solar energy, it would weigh strongly in its favor during deliberation.
Commissioner Linda Sibley concurred.
"You said you would put the solar in there if it makes sense financially in your scheme," she said. "I would just suggest to you that anything that contributes renewable energy on the spot, on the Vineyard, is going to be considered a benefit by the Martha's Vineyard Commission. So a decision that you are going to do it would be in your best interest."
To comply with the MVC affordable housing policy and help mitigate the housing problem on the Vineyard, Stop & Shop has offered to contribute $50,000 a year to the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority.
In its application, Stop & Shop said it employs about 150 people and rents 29 houses around the Island to help house its employees at a cost of some $600,000 a year. That cost is projected to increase to $900,000 a year with the new expansion and added employees.
Some abutters expressed concern about noise from truck traffic. The plans call for an additional loading dock as part of the new construction.
The representatives said currently the store handles five to six Stop & Shop trucks per day. Three additional trucks per day are expected with the expansion.
The hearing was closed. Written comments will be accepted until Oct. 27. A post-public hearing review begins Oct. 30.
In other business, the long-running Oak Bluffs town hall project won unanimous approval from the commission. The $9.9 million project was approved by Oak Bluffs voters last spring, although the town planning board and selectmen have clashed repeatedly over the plans.
In an unusual motion last Thursday, commissioner Fred Hancock of Oak Bluffs moved to release the property as a development of regional impact (DRI), as soon as the town hall project is finished.
Mr. Hancock said he believed the planning board referred the project to the commission in error.
"I believe . . . . this item was referred to us in a misreading of our checklist," he said. "Because it's a replacement building with no additional uses, all the uses are there already on the same site . . . . I propose this DRI status sunset on the certificate of occupancy. This same parcel also contains the town library. If the town needed to do anything else in this parcel, they would have to come back to us. I really don't see any regional impact to this project."
The motion failed.
The approval includes one condition: Because of concerns about storm water runoff, the commissioners will require two small rain gardens on the property to help absorb rainfall.
An earlier version of this story reported that the motion by Mr. Hancock to create a sunset clause for the town hall DRI was approved. The story has been corrected.


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Epidemiology of Scorpion Envenoming in the Prefecture of Figuig, Morocco
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2019),
3 March 2019
Page 17-24
Background: Scorpion stings are a public health problem in Morocco. Many studies have been conducted in various geographic locations to explore this problem. In this context, this is the first study aims to provide an epidemiological analysis of scorpion stings in the prefecture of Figuig, Morocco between 2009 and 2017.
Methods: This is a retrospective study providing an epidemiological analysis of scorpion stings over 9 years. The data comprised the number of cases collected each month, their origin, and clinical outcomes. The data were transferred to Microsoft Office Excel and the statistical analysis describing means, standard deviations and frequencies, was performed using the program Epi info 6.
Results: Over 9 years, there have been 1485 accidents recorded with sex ratio (M:F) as 1:1. The average incidence recorded is 127.62 per 100000 inhabitants per year. The stings were more frequent in summer months, particularly July and August, and 21.14% of the cases were children under 15 years. Of all cases, 73.4% did not need any medication, 3.03% needed hospitalization to treat specific symptoms and medical conditions, and 2.89% needed treatment for systemic effects of the envenomation. About 94.81% of all patients presented local symptoms and only 1.41% have their condition evolved into advanced symptoms and general manifestations.
Conclusion: Scorpion stings are a public health problem in the prefecture of Figuig. The present study provided analysis in order to integrate the national strategy to fight the scorpion stings in Morocco.
- Scorpion
- Envenomation
- Morocco
- Epidemiology
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What Are Common Ants in the Area?
You can find a variety of ants in Naperville, IL. These include:
If you're unsure which type of ant is in or around your home, let us help.
What Damage Can Ants Do?
While many ants are just a nuisance, other ants can damage a home in various ways. These include:
Besides damage to a home, ants can also be a risk to your health. While ant stings are relatively harmless, anyone allergic to ants might experience an allergic reaction. Additionally, ants can cause an increase in asthma and allergies.
What Are the Signs of an Ant Infestation?
Ants leave various signs that they are nearby. These signs include:
- Wood damage: Some ants, like carpenter ants, burrow through wood to set up a nest.
- Dirt mounds: These dirt mounds are often an ant colony. They often have ants milling around.
- Ants themselves: If you see more than one ant around your home, you likely have a colony nearby.
- Ants in food: Any unprotected food, including pet food, is at risk for ant invasion.
If you see any of these signs, call us immediately.
What Do I Need to Do Next?
As soon as you think or suspect you have ants in or around your home, contact us immediately. Our professional exterminators can find where the ants are, provide treatment for your home, and, if needed, provide follow-up treatments to ensure the ants are gone.
Don't let ants ruin your home and harm your health. Turn to our ant control specialists for help today. Call us now at (773) 348-3337 for our ant control services.


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The Gatherings of Muharram
To organise gatherings in Muharram especially on the occasion of Aashura to remember Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu and his sacrifice is recommended and rewarding as long as the narrations mentioned are authentic.
Aa'la Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan RadiyAllahu states, 'When the remembrance of Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu is kept free of unauthentic and fabricated narrations, it is indeed rewarding as is mentioned in a narration:
'Mercy descends when the pious are remembered.'
Hazrat Allama Amjad Ali Aazmi Rehmatullah Alaih states, 'to hold gatherings to remember Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu in Muharram is permissible as long as the traditions and stories mentioned are correct. These kind of stories teaches us patience and to submit ourselves to the Will of Allah. It also inspires us to be steadfast on the principles of Islam under all circumstances. We should also remember the companions of RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam and their glorious history in order to distinguish our gatherings from that of the Shias.'
The Niyaz (Offerings) of Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu
Hazrat Sa'ad bin Obadah RadiyAllahu Anhu narrates that he came to RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam and enquired, 'Ya RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam, my mother has passed away. Which charity is best for her?' RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam replied, 'Water.'' Thus Hazrat Sa'ad RadiyAllahu Anhu dug a well for the people and announced that this well is for my mother. (The reward of this goes to my mother.) [Ashatul Lam'aat]
It is clear from the above narration that the well was for the mother of Sa'ad. This means the reward of the good deed goes to the mother of Sa'ad and the well is attributed to her. Thus it is clear that any good deed presented to the deceased can be attributed to him. So when we say that this 'niyaz' is for Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu or this food is for Imam Hussain means that the reward goes to Imam Hussain. This kind of food does not become unlawful in any way as is a misconception with some minorities as we see that the water from the well for Hazrat Sa'ad's mother was drank by the people of Madinah.
Some people also question the general custom of Muslims to make 'Khichda' on this day. It is reported the arc of Nooh Alaihis Salaam rested at the Mount of Joody after the mighty flood on the day of Aashura. Hazrat Nooh Alaihis Salaam mixed all the seven type of grains and cereals in a large pot and cooked it, this dish was later called Khichda. Thus it is reported that to make Khichda on this day is a sunnah of Nuh Alaihis Salaam. Moreover Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Awliya RadiyAllahu Anhu narrates that whosoever mixes seven types of grain on this day will get a reward for each grain and will have a sin forgiven. [Tafseer e Roohul Bayan]
Acts to be Avoided in Muharram
Where there are many desirable practices in the masses regarding Muharram and Aashura, there are some acts which are disliked and have no basis in Islam. It is a duty of every Muslim to know these acts and stay away from them.
'Taziyadari' is one such practice which was widely practiced in the Indian subcontinent which had evolved from the Shias. In this a replica of the mausoleum of Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu is erected and people surround it as a mark of respect and pray. All sorts of offerings are made at the site, like flowers, money, food, etc.
Another such ritual initiated by the Shias is the extensive mourning, which is prohibited in Islam in the first place. Men, women and children gather to mourn the deaths of Imam Hussain RadiyAllahu Anhu and the Ahle Bait. They hit their chests, pull their hairs and cry collectively. Some even go to the extent of hitting themselves with chains and swords which often results in injuries and bleeding. Islam strictly prohibits all these acts. If mourning was allowed then the death of RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam would be more worthy of it.
Aa'la Hazrat states, 'Taziya is prohibited; it has no root in Islam. And whatever happens around it is also unlawful. The food presented there, though it does not become Haram, eating it would support the custom and hence should be avoided. Music and dance is Haram.' [Fatawa Razvia]


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Newcastle United's midfield general Gary Speed today declared himself fit and ready for the new campaign following his "worst ever" season for injuries.
And the Wales captain welcomed the signing of Lee Bowyer, despite the added competition the England international will bring with him to St James's Park.
The arrival of Bowyer, and Darren Ambrose late last season, has intensified competition for places in United's midfield.
But Speed, who now plays at left-back for Wales and could yet turn out in that position at United, welcomed Bowyer, believing he is just what the Magpies need ahead of another gruelling season.
"It's good to see the club looking to strengthen the side," said Speed. "And it was great to see the club sign Lee Bowyer.
"There's going to be a lot of competition for places in midfield and that's going to help keep all of us on our toes."
Speed, 33, labelled last season as his worst for injuries, having hardly missed a game up to then following his big-money move from Everton in 1998.
A training-ground accident involving Nicos Dabizas delayed his start to the season, while a hernia operation ruled him out at the turn of the year.
Then a recurrence of his groin problem saw Speed miss the end of the campaign, though he travelled with the Wales squad to the United States for a friendly.
The former Leeds and Everton star was not fit enough to play in San Jose and has trained through the summer at Newcastle's new training centre on Benton Road in a bid to get himself in shape for the new season.
Speed said: "I went over to the USA and trained, but didn't play. I've trained all the way through the summer and it's good to be back in pre-season. I enjoy the fitness work.
"I've actually been very lucky with injuries in my career. Last season was the worst I've had, so I've trained a lot in the summer.
"I've been at the training ground the last couple of weeks and I'm enjoying the pre-season work."
Speed leads the Premiership's all-time appearances table with 376 games to his name and is on course to break through the 400 barrier next season.


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Everything you need to know before watching Scandal season 3 – in less than five minutes
Gladiators in suits, white hats, political schemes and illicit encounters in the Oval Office...
If you've forgotten all about the biggest scandal to ever hit the White House – or you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Olivia Pope and her team of gladiators in suits yet – never fear.
Yes, the third series might be launching on Sky Living tonight, but it'll only take you four minutes and 24 seconds to catch up.
Seriously. It might be a complicated and incredibly fast-paced show, but Sky have very effectively managed to squish all the super important plot points from seasons one and two down into a very sizeable chunk.
Season three premiere, here we come…!
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If you made a promise, keep it. If you have love, cherish it. If someone confided in you, respect it. If you did wrong, apologize for it. If you want trust, earn it. ~Brigitte Nicole
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On Monday, June 15, the Colorado Supreme Court released its opinion in Coats v. Dish Network, affirming a lower court's decision to uphold the firing of an employee for using medical marijuana even though the use occurred while the employee was off-duty. In a decision likely having national significance, the Court ruled that Dish did not improperly terminate Coats, who tested positive in 2010 for tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC, the active ingredient in marijuana) in a random, company-issued drug test. The plaintiff, 35-year-old Brandon Coats, is a quadriplegic medical marijuana patient who used the drug as a means of treating violent spasms and seizures suffered since being injured in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Although Coats engaged in the use of medical marijuana "off-duty," Dish maintains a "no tolerance" policy with regard to drug use and terminated Coats's employment subsequent to the positive test result.
Under Colorado law, it is considered discriminatory "for an employer to terminate the employment of any employee due to that employee's engaging in any lawful activity off the premises of the employer during nonworking hours." As such, Coats brought suit arguing that his termination was discriminatory on the basis that his actions were within the legal confines of Colorado law—one of twenty-three states that has legalized the use of medical marijuana. Conversely, Dish argued that because marijuana is still illegal under federal laws, use of medical marijuana is not a lawful activity intended for protection under Colorado state laws.
The Court rejected Coat's argument holding that a business can permissibly terminate an employee for using medical marijuana even if the employee is off-duty and abiding by the laws of the state. In rendering its decision, the Colorado Supreme Court has set a precedent for employers nation-wide with regard to marijuana use while highlighting the divide between state laws and federal law as the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes is becoming more prevalent.
Worthy of note in the Court's opinion was the Court's hesitance to address Colorado's laws regarding the legal use of recreational marijuana, instead focusing on its use for medical purposes. Furthermore, a pivotal piece in the Court's decision hinged on the applicable Colorado statute that neglects to define whether an activity is "lawful." Thus, the Court determined that Coats's use of medical marijuana cannot be considered lawful as it violates federal drug laws.
The issuance of the Court's decision provides some insight and guidance into what has become a very tricky landscape in which employers are dealing with the inevitable consequences of changes to state laws—laws such as the one in Colorado, which has made the use of marijuana permissible for recreational purposes in spite of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency's classification of pot as an illegal Schedule I substance. With this decision, some clarity exists for the time being for employers as they continue to amend and adapt their internal drug policies to the changes in law.


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'If things do not change, there will be nothing left to change.
Either power must pass to the people or everything will perish'.
–Quote from a letter by Zulfi his daughter, Benazir Bhutto
(21 June 1978), as published in My Dearest Daughter:
A letter from the Death Cell (2007)
A few months before his judicial murder, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto wrote a letter to his daughter Benazir Bhutto which is now in a book form titled "My dearest-daughter" in which he discussed and analyzed the international politics. Even those who criticized Bhutto, now openly admit that he was the man who launched a masses specific struggle and condemned the elite specific policies and programs. He was the first politician who shared fears and hopes of the underclass created by the nexus of the feudal and civil and the military establishment. Today, such struggle is one of the most blatant forms of oppression in Pakistan. Such dichotomy of the rich and poor, even if far from the manifesto of PPP to eradicate, is what political parties should aim to be achieving. Bhutto's 'roti kapra makaan' campaign was revolutionary, where the idea for it got lost even before it got fully implemented. It is now for the current political parties to actually, for once, look at something other than their vested interests.


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Is it ok to play Mahjong when your parent is in the hospital?
A gut reaction may be no way; but if you take the time to ask yourself your reason for saying "no" it will help you see your unwritten rules on the subject.
It can be challenging to think rationally when our loved ones are not well, so for many of us, the decision-making process will be a journey. Be kind and patient with yourself as you travel this journey. But when you are ready, it is important for you to assess how your decisions impact you in this moment and beyond.
The Unwritten Rules
We all have a set of rules on this topic but what is interesting is that for most of us, although those rules guide our actions, we may not have ever taken the time to deliberately evaluate them.
One benefit of bringing your "rules" into your conscious mind is that it gives you the opportunity to determine if they serve the greatest good. It will also give you an opportunity to better understand why you may make different decisions than your peers or siblings.
What are the "rules" that govern our choices?
Let's start with looking at our rules. Take a moment and think about the rules you currently have. Here are some examples of statements. As you read them, notice if any resonate with you or repel you; your reaction will give you some insights into your rules.
If my parent is in the hospital, then
- I should drop everything and spend every day at the hospital
- If I am not at work, then I should be by my parent's side
- If I am not caring for my grandchild so my children can be at work, then I should be by my parent's side
- It is important that I continue to nurture myself and my inner circle of loved ones even though my parent is in the hospital
- It is not ok for me to play with my grandchildren unless my child needs me for day care; if I am not needed, I should be at the hospital
- It is more important for me to be at the hospital then it is for me to be home eating dinner with my spouse (and/or children, grandchildren)
- It is important that I take time to go to the grocery store and fuel my body and my family well
Where is your line?
- Would you miss your own doctor's appointment?
- Would you forego care for your physical body? For how long? A day? A week? A month? A year?
- What is the line for "reasons" you can spend time with your non-hospitalized loved ones? Is it only if they "need" you? Or is it ok to enjoy time with them?
- Would it be ok to spend time with dear friends since they fill you up with the positive energy needed to maintain your own wellness?
Take a moment to breath. For most of us, these questions bring up a lot of emotion. We've been trained to be "good", but what does being "good" actually mean?
What does it mean to serve the greatest good?
In this particular situation, what does it mean to serve the greatest good? There are so many factors to consider, and everyone's conclusions will be personal to their circumstances.
What I'd like to remind you is that it is NOT SELFISH to prioritize your own wellness. A decision to forgo your own wellness or to change how you participate in your inner circle of loved ones has a rippling impact on your own wellbeing as well as those that love you. Be as deliberate as you are able to be about your decisions and be sure to be transparent with the other people in your life that are being impacted by those decisions.
Can different people have different rules?
Now that we've brought these "rules" into the light, it becomes a little bit more obvious that they are actually not a common set of rules that we all operate from. They are actually an individual set of guidelines that have been influenced by a combination of factors from our personal values and life experiences.
Yes, different people have different rules. And that is ok. The important thing is to be clear about your rules and your own guiding principles. This is important because without acceptance (of yourself and/or of others), we leave room for judgment.
Harboring negative emotions like judgment of others will impact the subtle energies all around you and are not good for you, the other person, or your parent who may thrive better with positive energy around him or her.
Being Judged
The other reason it is important to be clear about your own rules is that once you've evaluated them and you are comfortable with them, when others raise their eyebrows at your decisions, you can listen to your inner voice of clear decision-making, rather than 'shoulding' all over yourself.
What if others judge your rules?
Hopefully you are surrounded by mostly loving people. And hopefully you will not need to worry about experiencing negative feelings directed at you. Unfortunately that is not always the case. If you find yourself on the receiving end of judgment, here are some tools that may support you….
1. Deliberate decision making
One solution is just what we have been talking about—bring your rules to your conscious mind and be deliberate in your decision-making.
2. Energy healing
Another useful tool is the "zip up". This is adapted from part of an energy healing technique that Donna Eden teaches, so if you'd like to read more, she's got a wonderful book called "Energy Medicine".
Start with a moment of quiet. Then stand tall and breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth nourishing all the cells in your body with oxygen. Now zip yourself up by placing both hands at the bottom end of your central meridian, which is at your pubic bone. Inhale deeply as you move your hands straight up the center of your body to your lower lip. This motion is slow and deliberate.
Continue upwards, past your lips exuberantly raising your arms into the sky with your hands open while you release your breath with a satisfying exhale. Then, circle your arms back down to your pubic bone and repeat 2 more times.
When you finish your third zip up, bring your hands to prayer position and take one more cleansing breath. My wish for you is that you feel nestled in a protective layer of loving light energy.
3. Fuel yourself
Even in challenging times, such as having a parent in the hospital, be sure to keep yourself well by filling up with the things that fuel you. Whether that is through prayer, nurturing relationships, laughter, exercise, eating foods that fuel your body well, or a combination of those things—take care of yourself so you are well enough to take care of the people that are counting on you.
So is it OK?
Back to the original question…Is it ok to play mahjong when your parent is in the hospital?
There are so many benefits to mahjong. The important social connection, especially if you play with people that fill you up in positive ways, nurtures your emotional health. Plus, mahjong has other health benefits, such as exercising your brain.
If you made a decision that it is ok to include your own wellness on your list if priorities, then, the answer from my perspective is yes.


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