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Who is Lindsay Greenbush? Wiki Bio
Rachel Lindsay Rene Bush was born in Hollywood, California USA, on 25 May 1970 – her zodiac sign is Gemini and she holds American nationality. Rachel is a former child actress, perhaps still best known for her portrayal of Carrie Ingalis in the western historical drama series "Little House on the Prairie" which aired from 1974 to 1983, and which starred Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, and Karie Grassle. It follows the Ingalis family living in the American Midwest in the 19th century. The series was a hit as it won 17 awards and was nominated for 42 others, including three Golden Globes.
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Childhood and education
Lindsay was raised in Los Angeles alongside her identical twin sister Sidney Robyn Bush – Lindsay is the elder by three minutes – and the two appeared together in nearly all of their movies and TV series. The girls also have a brother named Clay who is an actor perhaps still best known for his roles in "Little House on the Prairie", "Critters", and "Elvis and Me".The three children were raised by their mother Carole Kay Bush who was a housewife, and their father Billy Bush who was an actor perhaps best known for his performances in movies such as "Five Easy Pieces", "Tom Horn", and "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore".
Lindsay had her acting career launched when she was three, and she began taking acting lessons while attending elementary school.
She went on to study at Santa Monica High School, where she was a member of the school's drama club and appeared in nearly all the plays performed there, while she was also physically active as she played soccer and tennis. Upon matriculation in 1988, she enrolled at Moorpark College, eventually switching to California State Lutheran University from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy.
Career as an actress
Lindsay's acting career began 1973 when she was cast to portray Jill Hayden in the biographical drama movie "Sunshine", which starred Christina Raines, Cliff De Young and Meg Foster, and which is about a woman living with her husband in a forest, who discover that their daughter is suffering from cancer.
Her next role came six years later when she played Carrie Ingalis in the family drama film "Little House Years", which was both written and directed by and starred Michael Landon, alongside Karen Grassle and Melissa Gilbert. The plot follows the Ingalis family as they gather during the Thanksgiving holidays.
The year 1983 saw Lindsay appear as Butterfly in the eponymous episode of the crime mystery drama series "Matt Houston", which starred Lee Horsley and Pamela Hensley and which is about a rich Texan who moves to California to work as a private investigator.
The series was nominated for three awards, including ae Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Film Editing for a Series. In the following year, Lindsay starred in the short family film "A Shortstop Away" which was directed by Elisabeth White, written by Tara Langton, and also starred Cuyle Carvin.
In 1991, Lindsay played Carrie Ingalis in the biographical documentary film "Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love" which was directed by Michael Landon Jr. and stared Melissa Gilbert and David Canary.
Lindsay then took a 16 years break – not unusual for child actors – before her next appearance on TV in an episode of the news talk show "Weekend Today" hosted by Dylan Dreyer; the show won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Electronic Camerawork in 2001.
Her following appearance came in 2014, as herself in the documentary movie "The Little House Phenomenon: A Place in Television History" which starred Melissa Sue Anderson, Alison Arngrim, and Dean Butler before she was invited to appear in an episode of the news talk show "Today", hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, and which covers topics such as politics, news, and entertainment among others. Lindsay could have also be seen in the news show "Extra with Billy Bush", which was hosted by Renee Bargh and Mario Lopez and which covers business, music, and movies.
Lindsay's latest appearance on TV was in 2015 when she guest starred in the talk show "Home & Family" hosted by Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos, which is about home improvements, do-it-yourself crafts, and tips about parenting.
Working together with her twin sister
In most of the series and movies, Lindsay and her sister Sidney would play the same role, alternating in regards of which one of them was free (or not ill) that day, and one of the episodes of the "Little House on the Prairie" in which they portrayed different characters and appeared alongside each other was "The Godsister". Sidney broke her arm a couple of times during the filming of the series, which is when Lindsay shot all the episodes. Sidney went on to star alone in the comedy drama movie "Hambone and Hillie" and the two then appeared together in several commercials for companies and products such as Doublemint gum, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Mattel Toys among others.
In 2000, Sidney married William 'Rocky' Foster who was a horse breeder and they were together until 2009 when William died at the age of 55.
Love life and husband
In 1993, Lindsay met a man while she was working in Taos, New Mexico at a ski resort and they began dating shortly after that. They were together for over two years before Lindsay gave birth to their daughter Katlynn Danae but the two split after a year and Lindsay lost contact with the man. She will go on to meet Frank Dornan in 1999 when they were introduced by a mutual friend at a party and Frank accepted Lindsay's daughter as his own and helped raise her. They married in 2001, but divorced several years later for unknown reasons.
Lindsay met Daniel Sanchez while she was shooting for the "Little House on the Prairie" when she was still a child, and they met once again in 2012 and fell in love. The two exchanged their vows on 5 July 2014 – they don't have any children together while they are currently living in Los Angeles where Daniel is working as a businessman and running his own small company.
Hobbies and other interests
Lindsay's favorite season is winter as she knows how to both ski and snowboard while she also likes summer as she enjoys tanning her skin under the sun and swimming in the ocean. She is a huge lover of animals and has volunteered numerous times at a local animal shelter during her teenage years and has had several pets over the years while her favorite animals are dogs and turtles.
She is keen on travelling and has been all around the USA for both work and pleasure while she has vacationed in Europe on several occasions visiting countries such as England and Greece among others.
She has her own favorite actors and actresses some of whom are Jim Carrey, Robert De Niro and Emma Watson, while some of her favorite movies are "Ace Venture: Pet Detective – When Nature calls", the trilogy "The Godfather", and the franchise "Harry Potter".
Appearance and net worth
Lindsay is 50 years old. She has long brown hair and brown eyes, is 5ft 7ins (1.7m) tall, and weighs around 132lbs (60kgs). As of June 2020, her net worth is estimated at over $1 million.


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Sailor's Road To Success
by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Eckelbecker
September 28, 2018
What does success mean to you? Is it fame, money, power? For some, success is a tangible thing; for others, it's a feeling of fulfillment through helping people. Where some find success at the end of a grueling path, others find it in the journey.
From the day he left his family and home in the Philippines in order to pursue a better life for them, to the day he was selected to become a commissioned officer in the United States Navy, and onward through his life, Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Eduardo Ople has walked that path with his head held high.
July 20, 2018 - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Chief Eduardo Ople recites the commissioning oath while being sworn in by Capt. Ronald A. Dowdell, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), during Ople's commissioning ceremony. Ople was selected for commissioning as a limited-duty officer after serving as an enlisted Sailor for 13 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Jarrett
"We had a family business back in the Philippines, but then problems arose when the President of the Philippines was ousted from his Presidency," said Ople. "Additionally, during that time the government and the economy back home were indefinite. I was doubtful of what was to come; therefore, as a husband and a father, I wanted to protect and give my family a bright future. I sacrificed my life in the Philippines and went to a completely foreign nation in hopes to find a better and more suitable life for my family."
When he made it to the United States, things weren't always easy. Ople took work where he could find it, but quickly discovered working long hours in a restaurant late at night wasn't exactly the American dream he wanted to settle for.
"Lourdes Restaurant always had a very lively ambiance, especially during the night," said Ople. "It was always filled with customers and their laughter; however, working in the kitchen is another story. My night shifts were always chaotic."
Working in the kitchen wasn't a new experience for Ople, who owned his own restaurant in the Philippines.
"The restaurant was great, but it did not quite have a 5-star kitchen. It was very small, had a peculiar smell and it was scorching hot. We were like sardines in the back and the smell of oil seeped through our clothes."
Ople didn't just work in the kitchen. He did everything that needed to be done, from waiting tables to cleaning bathrooms.
"I felt like I lived in the restaurant at one point. I worked there from 1 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. six days a week, but working at that place has definitely been a life-changing experience for me."
While his evenings were eaten at the restaurant, he spent his mornings delivering newspapers in Coronado.
"There were times I questioned what I was doing to myself, but I had to do it in order to survive. So after my shift at the restaurant, I headed straight to newspaper service center to place each newspaper in the plastic and go right away to Coronado in order to beat traffic and deliver the newspapers before 6 a.m."
The odd schedule occasionally took a toll, and Ople had to find ways to adapt and overcome the long hours of mentally and physically draining work.
"On some occasions, I would need to take a nap at one of the parking lots at the ferry landing because I knew there was no way I would be able to drive back home. What I did was very exhausting, without a doubt, but I would always remember the reason why I did the things I did, and it was for my family."
Every sacrifice and each long hour of work brought Ople one step closer to his family.
"It took a while before I was able to bring my family to the U.S. I missed them immensely, but I wanted them to be with me when life in the U.S. would be somewhat easier for them. During that time they didn't know the situation I was in, and I did not want to tell them about it because I did not want them to worry. I had nothing at that time, not even medical insurance. I got into an accident in the restaurant I worked at and cut my hand. I had to get stitches, and it was quite pricey. It was worth around two paychecks. I was asked to go back in to get my stitches removed which was another $200 or so, so I took the stitches out myself using a nail cutter and rubbing alcohol."
Despite the rough times, Ople persevered. He used the adversity of his reality to learn and grow instead of letting it tear him down.
"One of the most valuable lessons I have learned in this journey is that bad situations may seem bad at that moment, but in hindsight, they were crucial for positive changes imposed on me. Somebody said, not all storms come to disrupt your life; many of them come to clear your path. Now, I realize that God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile."
After three years of fantasizing about what could be as he drove across the Coronado Bridge, glancing at the giant grey warships in the harbor, Ople decided to enlist in the Navy. He joined the Navy in 2005 and was selected for the fiscal year 2018 Limited Duty Officer commissioning program. Ople says that he believes he can use his new position as an officer to help more Sailors. His commissioning ceremony is took place on July 20, 2018.
"Success, for me, isn't something that can be measured materialistically. Being able to provide for my family both in the U.S. and in the Philippines is my marker of success. The action of being able to help others is what I consider as my success. Another accomplishment I have is being given the opportunity to serve my nation. I would have never imagined that I would join the United States Navy, but through this career, I was able to show my dedication and diligence. Being in the Navy has given me a chance to give back to our country and help others."
During five western pacific deployments aboard two amphibious ships he earned three selections as Sailor of the quarter and two selections as Sailor of the year. While serving ashore at Navy Recruiting Depot San Diego he became the Medical Officer Recruiting team leading petty officer, earning Active Officer Recruiter of the Quarter and Region West Active Officer Recruiter of the Year as well as selection to Chief Petty Officer.
"Chief Ople puts his all into his Sailors," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brik Wiley, the aviation fuels Boatswain aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). "I can recall him caring so much that he was physically injured while helping his young airman. He leads by example, which is why you now see him walking with a limp."
Ople wore two hats aboard Boxer as the aviation fuels division (V-4) leading chief petty officer as well and the safety department leading chief petty officer. For several months he also served as the acting safety department head, a position typically staffed by a commissioned O-3 or higher ranking officer.
"Without a doubt, V-4 would not be the division it is today without him," said Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Donnell Davis, the V-4 division leading chief petty officer aboard Boxer. "Chief Ople is the kind of person who enters your life and you never forget; his presence and leadership is that powerful."
American newscaster David Brinkley, a role model of Ople's, once said, "A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."
Ople is the kind of man who would take those bricks and use them to build a house for the person who threw them. He is a man who finds success in helping others, who refuses to walk the path to success alone, and instead brings along those that he leads.

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Surprise… surprise.
So I'm not the only one,
There are others,
Before me,
Around me,
And many more to come.
With needs,
And hopes,
And dreams,
Surprise… surprise.
So I'm just an atom in motion,
Just a drop in the ocean,
Just a sound in the commotion,
Just a part of the land,
Just a grain in the sand,
Just a soul in Gods hand,
Surprise… surprise.
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Planning Minister Muhammad Abdul Mannan has said Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is strongly committed to both SDGs and effective development partnership.
"The current economic outlook suggests that the country is progressing well towards achieving SDGs," the minister, now in New York, said Saturday while highlighting the progress of Bangladesh in the implementation of SDGs under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Mannan was delivering the opening remarks as the Co-Chairs of Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) in its Senior-Level Meeting (SLM) held at the UN Headquarters in New York, said a press release received here yesterday.
The Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury also participated in the event. Both the Speaker and the Minster are staying in New York to participate at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the UN.
"We have been able to reduce the poverty level to 21.8 per cent, which was 40 per cent in 2005. Creating jobs; managing inequalities; ensuring gender parity and inclusiveness; and forging effective partnership with development actors are our strategic approaches for sustaining the growth momentum". He added.
Referring to the Second High-Level Meeting of GPEDC held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2016, the Minister said, since Nairobi, Bangladesh as a co-chair has tried its best to make GPEDC an effective platform to realize its mandate as Bangladesh was part of several dedicated initiatives within GPEDC.
He also expressed Bangladesh's continued commitment to GPEDC and its mandate towards attaining SDGs and urged the member states and the stakeholders to support this unique platform.
Deputy Secretary General of UN Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of OECD Jeffrey Schlagenhauf, Director, UNDP Ulrika Modeer and 4th Co-Chair of the Reality of Aid Africa Vitalice Meja were the other speakers of the opening session. The session was moderated by Kenyan Entrepreneur and Media Personality Julie Gichuru.
The speakers opined that collective efforts and active regional and global partnerships are needed to realize the mandate of GPEDC and SDGs.
They hoped that this SLM will galvanize governments, civil society and other actors into the 'gear change' needed to accelerate SDG implementation at the country-level and globally. Besides the member states, there were huge participation from civil society, academies, private sectors and trade unions at the event.
The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh Ambassador at the UN Masud Bin Momen, Senior Secretary of Bangladesh's National Parliament Dr. Zafor Ahmed Khan and Secretary of the Economic Relations Division Monowar Ahmed participated the senior-level meeting of GPEDC.
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Big Ten Media Days: Does the Big Ten have a competitive balance problem?
CHICAGO -- The Big Ten East Division is considered by many to be the best division in college football.
Since the 14-team league went from the Leaders and Legends Divisions to East and West Divisions in 2014, the East has had nine top-10 finishes. The West, meanwhile, has had just three, two of which belong to Wisconsin.
Rutgers' Ash says credit card discipline has been 'handled'
As the East currently stands, traditional Big Ten powers Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan have experienced upswings. Michigan State, which has contended for Big Ten titles for much of the last decade, overcame a three-win season in 2016 to win 10 games last season, and figures to be in the mix again.
All of that does not bode well for the rest of the East, teams like Rutgers, Indiana and Maryland. Those teams went a combined 7-20 in the Big Ten last season. At least on paper, things don't appear ripe for radical change, so the question begs, does the Big Ten have a competitive balance problem?
Big Ten Media Days: Jim Delaney, coaches weigh in on sports betting
"I've been in this league for years with three different Big Ten schools," said Rutgers head coach Chris Ash, who was previously the defensive coordinator at Wisconsin and Ohio State. "The league is good, and that's what you want, to be part of a good league. What is fair for one team may not be fair for another, but you can't make everybody happy. A league is set, there are teams in your division, and you go play.
"My job isn't to sit around, worry, and complain about the league. The league is good. My job is to build our team to be the best we can be. If they realign the league to make Rutgers happy, well, someone else is going to be unhappy."
Big Ten Media Days: Gio Rescigno will take first camp snap, but........
Divisions are still new thing in the Big Ten. When it added Nebraska as its 12th team for the 2011 season, the decision was made to go to two six-team divisions, the Legends and the Leaders. Those divisions were created without regard to geography, but rather competitive balance over the previous 20 years. When Rutgers and Maryland joined in 2014, those divisions were overhauled to East and West.
Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany noted on Monday morning that the Legends and Leaders Divisions were not well-received, fans wanting to identify with geographical rivals as opposed to achieving competitive balance. To that end, going East-West was a prudent move for the Big Ten, and Delany does not anticipate any changes on the horizon.
Big Ten Media Days: 5 storylines facing Rutgers
"I think most of us, all conferences except for the Big Ten, have really stayed with their geographic groupings, and I think there's probably a reason for that," Delany said. "I think it probably has to do with the fan base's natural inclination to see, even though conferences are larger, more geographic rivalries."
"If you look back to the Leaders and Legends Divisions, the way it was broken up, it was probably more evenly distributed at that time, but the league changed," Ash said. "Teams change. Some years, teams are up, teams are down. It just happens to be, right now, today, the traditional powers in this league are doing very well. That wasn't always the case.
"It's all cyclical, situations change from year to year."
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Ash has no control over these things, but the back end of Rutgers' schedule this fall is particularly brutal. Not only are the Scarlet Knights going to have to deal with the East heavyweights, but their regular season will close vs. Michigan, vs. Penn State and at Michigan State.
The week before Michigan, there is also the small matter of a divisional crossover game at Wisconsin, After winning the West Division each of the last two years, the Badgers remain the prohibitive favorite there.
"My view is that I think there's some really good teams in the Big Ten, and they're in the East or in the West, and so don't spend a lot of time trying to figure out narratives," Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst said. "I know who we play this year, and you respect every opponent, and you know that you've got to play well to give yourself a chance.
"I feel like ever since I've been part of the Big Ten, you know each week is going to be a heck of a competition and a heck of a battle."
Staff writer Josh Newman: firstname.lastname@example.com; @Joshua_Newman


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About Me
No one learns the same way; we have to change the way we teach to cater to the individual. When I was in high school, the way that I took notes was a lot different than other people–highlighters and sticky notes just weren't what I needed. I am an audio visual learner, so I had to teach it to myself or other people in order to fully set it in. I think the best thing to do is gauge how people learn and then work with their strengths.
I graduated as the Valedictorian in my class in 2009 from High School. In 2013, I received my Bachelors Degree in Spanish from the University of Delaware. In the Fall of 2013, I began nursing school and am set to graduate in 2016 with my Registered Nurse license.
I have tutored 325 ESL students in person and online with a program that I wrote.
I love physical fitness and am a certified personal trainer and group instructor. I have taught classes in cycling, boot camp, pilates, yoga, and cardio pump. Learning languages is also great; I took seven languages while in college.


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Measuring Up on College-Level Learning. National Center Report #05-8
Miller, Margaret A.; Ewell, Peter T.
National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
To address the issue of student learning at the state level, an invitational forum of public policy, business, and education leaders was convened by James B. Hunt Jr., governor of North Carolina. The forum recommended that the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education initiate a "demonstration project" to determine whether or not it was feasible to collect information on learning at the state level that would be useful to state policy leaders. This report provides a comprehensive account of the project, its findings, and conclusions, as well as information that will be useful to states that may wish to replicate the model. The model described in this report enables states to gather information that addresses two critical questions: (1) What is the "educational capital," or the knowledge and skills of the population, that states have available to them for developing or sustaining a competitive economy and vital civic life? and (2) How do all the colleges and universities in the state (that is, public, private, not-for-profit, and for-profit) contribute to the development of the state's educational capital? The report concludes that providing comparative state-by-state information about learning outcomes is not only feasible, but also important and useful for policy. A section on how to implement the model for college-level learning is appended. (Contains 3 tables and 14 figures.)
Descriptors: Public Policy, Demonstration Programs, Educational Policy, Knowledge Level, Comparative Analysis, Outcomes of Education, Human Capital, Economic Development, State Programs, Higher Education
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Outfits 5 years ago How To Slow Down Time
It feels like yesterday that I was strolling through downtown Los Angeles in the month of March wearing my new rag & bone jeans. Where has the time gone? I've literally blinked my eyes and next week is already September. It's also the time of year that my favorite brands, like rag & bone, are starting to push their fall collections and begin gearing up everyone for a new school year with their latest denim styles. If you've been following my blog for quite some time, you know that rag & bone jeans are a staple in my closet. I've always been a fan of their fit and when in doubt they are always the pair I grab for. These jeans are part of the rag & bone new heritage program which features 5 fits in 4 washes. This season I chose to feature a classic pair of black skinny jeans because it's something that everyone needs in their closet for fall. Still shocked that it's fall? Me too!
Here are 4 ways you can slow down the clock to enjoy our final weekend of summer:
1. Breathe
Sit in a comfortable chair, upright, using good posture, and take a deep breath. Hold it, then exhale it slowly. Do this at least ten times while your eyes are closed.
2. Take Some Time Back
One of my new favorite things to do is write letters. I've always been a fan of thank you letters, but lately I'm writing longer form letters that include more detail. It's giving me a little time in the day to sit with myself and enjoy a moment of gratitude.
3. Go Into Nature
This weekend I'm heading to the Sequoia National Park to disconnect and recharge. There's something about the sea, the mountains and nature that brings you back to the grass roots of why we are all on this planet.
4. Don't Do More, Notice More
The essence of mindfulness — a practice with roots in ancient Buddhist philosophy that's becoming increasingly popular in the Western world — is cultivating a focused attention on the here and now, which science has shown can help our brains to store more information and thereby alter our perceptions of how fast time is passing. Try and notice smaller things that happen throughout your day, like a bird flying out the window or the way the trees are blowing in the wind.
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A warning notice will be issued to estates and milling factories which have yet to start their certification process and in July, compounds will be issued
by SHAHEERA AZNAM SHAH/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
THE Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is granting a grace period until July to oil palm estate owners and millers who have not, to apply for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme.
MPOB DG Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said the government agency will be issuing a warning notice to those who have failed to obey the given deadline of Jan 1 to be certified, or submitting their application process.
"MPOB will put up a warning notice this month to estates and milling factories which have yet to start their certification process, and beginning July, we will start issuing compounds.
"We are very serious on getting our palm oil certified with MSPO standards," he said after a briefing session with oil palm planters in Kuala Selangor yesterday.
Ahmad Parveez said parties who fail to get certified by July could be fined up to RM200,000 under the regulations enacted under MPOB, in addition to revoking their operation licence.
"Under Rule 21 of the MPOB Regulations (Licensing) 2005, the uncertified millers and oil palm growers can be fined up to RM200,000 or could be imprisoned up to three years. They could also be compounded up to a maximum of RM100,000.
"However, we will give them an avenue to explain before they are fined, compounded or have their licence revoked," he said.
Ahmad Parveez added that independent smallholders will be imposed a different sanction due to the drawbacks and circumstances of their operating structure.
According to the official data by the government, about 76.3% or 345 out of the total 452 palm milling factories in the country are certified with MSPO as of Jan 10.
For the oil palm estates, which consisted of plantations and organised smallholders, about 73.4% or 3.58 million hectares (ha) of 4.87 million ha have been certified, involving 365 groups of organised smallholders and 1,833 oil palm estates.
Including the oil palm plantations areas harvested by independent smallholders, the data showed that about 62.8% of the total 5.85 million ha of palm plantations in the country have been certified with MSPO.
The government has made the MSPO certification mandatory beginning Jan 1 after it was extended by six months last year.
On a separate matter, Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said Malaysia may desert its plan to pursue lodging a complaint to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on the palm oil ban by the European Union (EU).
"We have not met with the new ministers of the EU Parliament and since its last elections, they have been policy changes by the Parliament.
"We will continue our mission to the EU in February to explain all of our efforts and we would want to review their response after that. We might not need to go to WTO if their policy softened," she said.
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said at the International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition last year that Malaysia will not retaliate the palm oil discrimination by the bloc just yet, as demand for the commodity has continued to increase.
However, Dr Mahathir said the government will not hesitate to act, including pulling in WTO intervention, if the discriminatory practices against palm oil countries are found violating the international laws.
In December last year, the Indonesian government said it has filed a lawsuit to the WTO against the EU on the bloc's restrictions of palm oil-based biofuel.


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Part two of our Raising Your Child Bilingual series brings us to resources. With so many books, websites, and apps available to support your bilingual journey, it can get overwhelming. Certain translations may not use accurate vocabulary and did you know that animal sounds are different in different languages? I had no idea. Karen Trombetta is back to break down translations and share her favorite resources in the forms of books, apps, and mixed media. Karen shared her personal story of raising her son trilingual in our last post in the series. Check back next week when we interview different families who are all raising their children bilingual (or trilingual) in their own way. Please share your favorite resources and tips in the comment sections below and we'll update our list. Featured Image by Katie Jameson
Before I share my favorite books, a quick word about translations…they're not all great. Some are translated in Castilian, some may be in Colombian Spanish, some in Argentine Spanish, the list goes on. It wil be a little confusing at first, and you may have to pull out your own translation tool, but it will eventually give you and your child an edge. One tip I've found useful is to stick to one publishing house. By doing so, you will find uniformity to the translations. Below is a list of some of our favorite books that I've found to be well translated.
- Lil' Libros Bilingual, first concept books available at Target. Started by two mamas who wanted to create a bilingual series of books that every Latina mama would love. And we do!
- La oruga muy hambrienta (Eric Carle)
- De la cabeza a los pies (Eric Carle)
- Huevos verdes con jamon (Dr Seuss)
- Asi es mi Corazon (Jo Witek – I think the original is French)
- Las aventuras de Winnie
- El gato Matteo se va de paseo (Eric Wenzel)
- Milet (awesome company for all languages)
- Another curious thing I've noticed is that animal sounds are different in different languages. When my Italian in-laws read books with Matteo, they make different noices than I would make for certain animals. It's interesting and pretty hilarious when we're all around each other trying to make the 'same' animal sound.
- When reading books that are bilingual and include both languages on the same book — read the full book in one language and then re-read in the other language. It gives some structure to the way your child will understand the book and help them understand it better by not mixing the two.
- Duolingo It's simple and easy and has been a huge help while learning Italian
- Canticos They currently have two books, an app, and videos. The app is free! Canticos was inspired by nursery rhymes from all over the Spanish speaking world. We'll be featuring the two authors soon. Stay tuned!
- Canciones de La Granja. Warning, this one has some odd lyrics but it serves the purpose of having entertaining videos and songs in Spanish for your kiddo. You can use it without wifi or data.
- Mamalingua A Spanish app for parents and kids who are not already bilingual. Mamalingua uses the chunk learning system in which you use available Spanish words and phrases in everyday situations.
- Pandora or Spotify station of Cri Cri and Topo Gigio. This is Italian but also has several songs in Spanish.
- News In Slow: Spanish, Italian, French. This one's for the parent who wants to polish their second or third language.
Pollito Chicken – Puerto Rican song that is popular across all of Central and South America. It's easy to learn and easy to teach. This is most normal version I found (without some extreme cumbia rhythm, or weird remixes)
The below all have a Castilian accent.
- Little Baby Bum
- Caillou
- Pequeno Leo
- Pica Pica youtube channel (their new dvd has English and Spanish subtitles)
Do you have an amazing resource or favorite game? Please share in comments below.
Karen Trombetta was born and raised in Celaya, Guanajuato and moved to Texas at 13. She has a deep love for travel and found the perfect partner in a Sicilian man with whom she's traveled to destinations near and far. Karen has a one-year-old son, who rocks her world. She loves learning everything about different cultures; their food, language, and customs. Prior to focusing on her son, Karen was the Director of Special Events at LifeWorks.


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New Economic Perspectives has the article STATEMENT: House Budget Committee, "Reexamining the economic costs of debt", Nov 20, 2019
I will argue that the Federal Government's deficit and debt are not so scary as we are led to believe.
Neither the deficit nor the debt ratio is on an unsustainable path. In some sense, chronic deficits and a rising debt ratio are normal.
They are not due to out of control spending—now or in the future. They serve a useful public purpose. In any case they are largely outside the control of Congress.
This has too many facts, data, and graphs for any normal person to digest. Only math lovers will appreciate this.
One thing that I have finally come to realize about the sector balance graph is that it tends to hide some important information. By attempting to show three sectors on one graph by using three colors, one color may cover up some important changes that are going on underneath the dominant color.
I get a glimmer of what important changes are going on in the underlying sector, but I could plainly see what that sector did if the one graph were shown as three separate graphs as well as the combined graph.
One might try experiments with 33% opacity in the colors or not fill in the colors, but use line graphs instead.


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The firefighter appreciation will start at 6:45 pm, when the team exits the locker room. The community is invited to join in this special event to honor Southern Door community's firefighters and to cheer on this year's team.


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Ben Dragon is an LA-based DJ and producer whose origins lie in the world's most vivrant
music meccas. Born in Chicago, he was influenced by the sound of the early house pioneers
and later in London where house music flourished during his childhood. In Los Angeles, he
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Ben Dragon is an LA-based DJ and producer whose origins lie in the world's most vivrant
music meccas. Born in Chicago, he was influenced by the sound of the early house pioneers
and later in London where house music flourished during his childhood. In Los Angeles, he
was surrounded by a wide spectrum of sonic art which helped him to shape his unique
approach to music. You can hear this in his sound as he effortlessly crafts timeless melodies
and infectious grooves that defy musical boundaries--a hot new bassy fusion of classic house
& techno elements with a myriad of musical influences including west-coast hip-hop/R&B,
pop, funk, and soul from their golden eras.
He began his music career in recording studios around LA learning and working on music
with Grammy-award winning producers, songwriters, artists, and engineers. After gaining
experience producing music for many artists in the music industry he began to shift focus
onto his passion for house music. Since that time, he's quickly managed to turn heads
globally and has landed on the watchlist of many influential people in the music game.
He founded his own imprint "Fire To My Ears" in 2015 and his first debut releases have
already been featured on iTunes, Beatport, and Juno Records and have garnered massive
support from highly influential soundcloud channels, radio stations, online publications,
seminal house record labels and DJs around the world.
His 2016 summer single "House Party" reached #1 on the Hypeddit Tech House Charts
and his music has been featured on Complex, Soundplate, Digital DJ Pool, Soundspace,
Housebootlegs, and several other blogs. He's gained the support of well known DJ's including
Blakkat and Bass Kleph with regular rotation on Dash Radio and AMW.FM (Amsterdam's Most
Wanted House Radio). He is a rare talent comfortable performing as a headliner for several
underground house events in LA and Las Vegas to major international venues including Skye
and Hive in the Philippines club district. His movement landed him on the official lineup for
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) Festival 2016 where he performed for international party-goers
at the iconic house music hotspot Club NL and the AMW.FM DJ Marathon.
His debut EP "SEXXX TAPE" is set for release in December along with an upcoming remix
of Juliet Mendoza's hit-record "My City" to be released on Shaboom Records. Fellow
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I need some advice. I haven't had anything huge happen to me yet, but I would like to know if any of my experiences are paranormal…
First off, my parents have always said I have a sixth sense. When they went on a trip up north I had stayed with my grandparents. I had a dream about a wolf on a hill, I had called my parents for no reason, just to say good night and stuff and I told them about my dream. They were surprised because they said that they recently just saw a wolf running up a hill and how amazing and beautiful it looked standing there. I have had a lot of experiences like this where I have felt as if I had seen things before in dreams and they come true.
My first experience that might be paranormal occurred at this state park we went to for a church family camp. We spend a weekend in bunk houses and play under the stars. There was a little path back into a small creek area.(I think I heard the state park used to be the site of a military camp or something of that nature) and on the other side of the creek were a bunch of bricks and what looked like an old chimney stack. So my friends and I would come here in our free time and build little bridges and stuff across the creek.
I never really liked going over around the chimney stack area. I always got kind of a weird feeling? I don't know… But at one point we were hiking up the large hill on the other side of the creek (same side as the bricks) and we were having a lot of fun. When suddenly there was the sound of an engine and a girl screamed from off in the woods. I thought I was the only one that heard it, but I looked at my friend and she heard it too. We both turned white and ran back to the other side. (there are no nearby roads so we knew there wasn't a car nearby) I always felt anxious on the other side of the creek, but when I was on the side closest to camp I felt absolutely fine.
After camp fire that night we had told everyone what happened and forced our pastor to come back there with us. It was pitch black and we were shaking as we approached the clearing. My friend and I couldn't go any further so we just ran back to the group and my pastor went back by herself in the morning.
The only other 'experience' I've had other than that was at my home. I was laying in bed around 1 in the morning and heard clashing dishes. It was very loud. My mom often can't sleep so she cleans up around the house, but never this loud. It would stop, then I heard what sounded like the clanking of dishes or something. I finally got sick of it so I was going to tell my mom to stop. I walked into the kitchen and realized, all the lights were off and no one was there. I ran to my bed as fast as possible. It happened like twice more and I could not sleep. No one else had heard it.this is the only thing that has happened in my house. But I am the only one who ever feels odd and I am very empathetic to others feelings. Is any of this stuff paranormally related? Or is it normal? Do I have a sixth sense like my mom says? I am just curious and want to know what other people think.
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William Estrella, 76, of Waianae, a carpenter, died in Waianae. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife Margaret; sons Billy, Larry, Raynard and Ray; daughters Rosemary, Maryann and Ann; and 13 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. March 17 at Maili Bible Church. Private burial. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.
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Can anyone remember the last time AT&T got any positive press coverage? Perhaps it was during the Bush administration? The first one … not the son. Yeah, I'd say it's been about that long.
This has not been a good week for AT&T — heck, it hasn't even been a good month when you look back at the change in data plans — and it doesn't look like it's going to get better for them anytime soon.
The week kicked off with the iPhone 4 pre-order system completely crashing, and that in turn saw people trying to log-in to their accounts and ending up in other people's accounts. Yes, as in they could see all the personal information of these other people. Quick route to identity theft, eh?
Then a new piece of information came out that even if you pay the $19.99 a month for unlimited calling the AT&T femtocell device, the MicroCell, any data you use would be counted against your data caps that were just established. "The 3G MicroCell complements Wi-Fi by providing enhanced in-home voice coverage and reliable data when Wi-Fi may not be available — but it is primarily intended for voice calls," an AT&T spokesperson said to Light Reading Mobile. So, even though you are using your own Internet connection, apparently AT&T feels it should count against your data plan. That makes sense … somewhere.
In a final stroke of genius, phones powered by Google's Android operating system primarily download applications from the Android Market, but in cases of beta tests like Swype, you need to download them from a third-party site. To do so you need to turn off a security feature which is pretty easy to do, but according to ComputerWorld, AT&T has disabled this ability in the HTC Aria. While many people complain about the fact the the iPhone is a closed system, that is a known factor when you purchase the phone; this is a case of AT&T actively removing a feature to keep you locked down to apps that they are aware of.
Why would AT&T do this to an Android device? Well, AT&T can block some apps in the Market, such as tethering apps, but if you can install third-party apps from another site, AT&T has no clue what you're doing, and they lose control.
Yep, AT&T can't seem to do anything as of late that doesn't make them evil. Well, if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck …
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Some people, perhaps you included, say they cannot live without a microwave. Others hardly ever or never use theirs. Some people even refuse to have one in their home or RV.
Of course having a microwave does make things easier (and quicker) for many meals, snacks or recipes. But, of course, there are other methods of heating or defrosting food. Heck, you can even pop your popcorn on the stove (what a thought, right?)!
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A new report from the Center on Education on Policy finds no research support for the idea that students benefit from taxpayer-funded vouchers allowing them to attend private schools.
The report, "Keeping Informed about School Vouchers: A Review of Major Developments and Research," examines 27 studies of voucher programs in Milwaukee, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and Florida.
Authors Alexandra Usher and Nancy Kober write that the studies "have generally found no clear advantage in academic achievement for students attending private schools with vouchers."
They cite some evidence, although it's inconclusive, that voucher students graduate at higher rates than their public-school peers. And not surprisingly, parents of students who receive vouchers tend to be satisfied with their children's schools.
Another interesting finding: Many of the studies of voucher programs have been sponsored by pro-voucher organizations — in particular the Indianapolis-based Foundation for Educational Choice – raising concern about potential bias.
"This is not to say that individuals or groups with a pro-voucher or anti-voucher stance cannot produce objective and rigorous research," the report says. "It does speak to a need for the authors of voucher studies to take great care to avoid bias and for other researchers to give close scrutiny to their work."
It would have been nice if this report had been available in April, when the Indiana legislature was debating and then approving the most extensive school voucher program in the nation. But of course it wouldn't have made any difference. Republican lawmakers, Gov. Mitch Daniels and state Superintendent Tony Bennett were determined to enact the voucher program, no matter what.
To the extent they bothered with research, they relied for interpretation on the Foundation for Educational Choice, an advocacy group that says virtually all studies find vouchers to be effective. (For a critique of the foundation's research claims, see this article by Christopher Lubienski of the University of Illinois, part of the Think Twice series of think-tank reviews produced by the National Education Policy Center, no relation to the Center on Education Policy).
Indiana private schools have been rushing to get on the voucher gravy train before school starts this month. But it's worth remembering that, regardless of the push for vouchers and charter schools, probably 90 percent of Indiana students still attend traditional public schools.
"If we really cared about improving the education of low-income students," Center on Education Policy president Jack Jennings writes in the Huffington Post, "we would guarantee them high-quality preschool programs, experienced elementary and secondary teachers, high academic standards and fair funding. That is what research tells us will really help those kids and what we ought to commit to doing."


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Jebsen Group (Jebsen), a leading brand-builder and targeted marketing, investment and distribution organisation opened its new Porsche Centre at the Nanjing Dongshan International Business Headquarters Park on Sep 30th, 2020. This is the 125-year-old company's eleventh Porsche Centre in Greater China, providing their trademark service experience for customers in Nanjing and Eastern China.
The new Porsche Centre covers an impressive total construction area of 16,716 square metres. With an overall height of 20 metres, the five-storey centre will offer a wide range of services, including a showroom, repair centre, and body paint services. The centre is also notable for the multiple rapid-charging poles installed on-site; these are compatible with Porsche's all-electric Taycan, which launched in 2019 and can charge a car up to 80% of its battery capacity within half an hour.
The Porsche Centre Nanjing Jiangning has adopted several industry-leading digital technology solutions. For example, environment monitoring systems have been installed to ensure the operational safety of machine rooms, while its network core switch uses a dual hot-standby system that mutually backs up and expands network bandwidth, improving internet stability and minimising risk.
In addition, the new Porsche Centre has also implemented a range of energy-saving and emission-reducing measures to decrease total energy consumption. These include a rooftop hanging garden, which effectively reduces the entire building's temperature by up to six degrees Celsius during the summer months, while also conserving heat in the winter, thereby significantly reducing the need for air conditioning. A power-saving LED lighting system is used throughout the whole building, and solar panels have been installed on the rooftop, providing hot water for the centre's maintenance workers.
Jebsen Motors aspires to provide services that exceed customer expectations, and a specific talent development programme has enabled the company to become one of the industry's most respected organisations. As of mid-September, Porsche Centre Nanjing Jiangning employs 46 staff members, including eight Porsche Certificated Technicians – with one silver-certified and four bronze-certified – along with eight sales consultants. Among Porsche Centre Nanjing Jiangning's staff, General Manager Andy Wu, Sales Manager Laura Shen, and After-Sales Technicians Bingbing Zhang and Lijian Yuan have been promoted to their roles within the new centre, having worked at other Jebsen Motors' Porsche Centres for an average of six years each. This demonstrates the Group's special emphasis on the continual training and development of our workforce.
During the National Holidays, Porsche Centre Nanjing Jiangning made its grand debut at the 2020 Nanjing International Auto-EXPO. During the six-day Auto-EXPO, more than 20 staff serviced nearly 800 local potential customers and Porsche enthusiasts, delivering the essence of the brand and providing excellent service experience.
Jebsen Motors – one of Porsche's largest global dealer group partners who have represented the brand across Greater China for 65 years – has enjoyed strong overall sales in recent years. Jebsen was recognised for its stellar sales performance throughout 2019, delivering a total of 10,088 cars, representing 12% of Greater China's total sales. It has also serviced over 100,000 customers across its network of workshops, and takes top honours for the fifth consecutive year in Porsche China's Dealer of the Year awards.
Despite challenging conditions faced by the entire automotive industry this year, Jebsen Motors has great confidence in the Greater China market, and will continue to provide premium products and services through its diverse range of digital marketing approaches. "We remain committed to our long-term strategy of infrastructure investment in the Greater China market, seeking sustainable growth in this competitive market for even more remarkable development," said Joachim Eberlein, Managing Director of Jebsen Motors.


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Popular all-girl idol group AKB48 will donate another 585,259,888 yen to disaster-stricken areas in the Tohoku area. Members of the group held a special meet-and-greet event for fans at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture last Saturday night. They also performed their new single, "GIVE ME FIVE!"
AKB48 has already donated 668,916,085 yen to disaster relief. The donations come from their "Dareka no Tame ni" project. Also, the group has donated a part of their CD sales since last September. The funds will be delivered to the disaster areas through the Red Cross, Sports Nippon reported.
In addition to financial support, the girls have visited the disaster-hit areas since May 2011, holding mini-concerts, greeting fans and other seasonal events such as Christmas parties.
At the Saitama "handshake" event, AKB48 member Mariko Shinoda, 27, said that "We are limited in what we can do, but I believe that we can raise people's awareness that Tohoku people still need support. We haven't forgotten them and we are going to continue our support."
AKB48 will donate 10 transportation vehicles each to Iwate, Fukushima, and Miyagi for new students. The group will also hold a charity performance on March 11 to mark the first anniversary of the Tohoku disaster. On that day, AKB's sister units -- SKE48 will perform in Nagoya, NMB48 in Osaka, and HKT48 in Fukuoka.© Japan Today


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What is the Role of an Endocrinologist?
When diagnosed with hormonal conditions, patients are often referred to a specialist physician by the primary care doctors. This medical specialist, known as an endocrinologist, helps restore hormonal balance in the patient's body.
Though most general practitioners have the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and treat basic hormonal disorders, in case of serious and complicated conditions of this kind, a referral to an endocrinologist would be appropriate. This ensures that the patient will get the required specialized treatment and the hormonal issue will be addressed in a competent and efficient manner.
What is an Endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a physician who thoroughly studies the human endocrine system and hormones and the health complications that occur due to their imbalances. They can provide patients with optimal and specialized treatment when the condition they are suffering from becomes too complex for the general physician to handle.
There are about 50 kinds of hormones found in the human body. They are present in minimal amounts, but can have a great impact on bodily processes and overall development. Even small issues with the hormones can lead to serious and life-threatening health conditions. Endocrinology deals with the hormones as well as the various glands and tissues that secrete them.
Now, let us learn about the discipline of endocrinology to know what this specialist does on a regular basis.
What is the Role of an Endocrinologist in the Healthcare Sector?
During the first consultation with an endocrinologist, he or she asks the patients about their medical history. The previous physical examinations, past health complications and treatments, medications, allergies, family and community medical history will also be talked about.
After knowing all the necessary details, the physician might suggest a few medical tests depending on the endocrinological problem you are suffering from. The physical tests include:
- Blood tests to examine the levels of different hormones in the body, and the associated proteins present in the blood.
- Imaging tests to check the affected gland. These tests can be X-rays, CT scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ultrasound scans, or nuclear scans.
This specialist will also observe the symptoms of the disease in the patient along with the complications it causes, and plan the treatment accordingly.
The common disorders and diseases treated by an endocrinologist are listed below.
- Diabetes Mellitus
One of the typical health condition treated by endocrinologists is diabetes. This disease is caused due to insufficient secretion of the hormone known as insulin by the pancreas. This results in a rise in the sugar levels in the bloodstream. This high level of blood sugar can affect the different organs of the body and even damage them.
Endocrinologists advise their patients to follow a diabetes-friendly diet and prescribe medications to reduce the blood sugar level, including insulin, if required. They also monitor the patients to keep their blood sugar level under control and prevent any related health problems.
- Thyroid Problems
Thyroid disorders include either an under-active thyroid, known as hypothyroidism or an over-active thyroid, referred to as hyperthyroidism. Among the other complex thyroid conditions, there are some benign or non-cancerous thyroid diseases as well as thyroid cancer.
Endocrinologists help patients affected by thyroid problems attain a hormone balance by blocking or replacing the thyroid hormones.
- Pituitary Gland Diseases
The pituitary gland is responsible for the proper functioning of other glands in the body. It also produces many essential hormones. The under and over production of pituitary hormones can result in an imbalance that may cause infertility, growth problems, menstrual disorders, and excessive secretion of cortisol hormone, or Cushing's syndrome.
Endocrinologists treat these conditions with the help of various drugs and may also refer the patients to surgeons if necessary.
- Obesity
Endocrinologists provide medical care to patients who are overweight or obese, especially due to metabolic or hormonal disorders. They also treat several factors connected with obesity, like genetic issues and insulin resistance.
- Bone Diseases
One of the most common types of bone diseases suffered by Americans is osteoporosis, which occurs due to the failure of the body in making new bones. This may lead to a weakened skeleton. The main cause of osteoporosis in women is the reduction in estrogen levels during menopause and the depletion of testosterone in men. Another bone disease is osteomalacia or rickets which softens the bones.
Endocrinologists diagnose and treat both of these bone conditions. They also help patients with other disorders that can cause damage to the bones. Some such issues are the prolonged usage of steroids and over-secretion of the parathyroid hormone.
- Hypertension
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, which is the leading cause of heart disease. This health disorder is caused because of genetic reasons and a family history of heart disease. Hormonal imbalances may also be one of the factors leading to hypertension. All the health conditions associated with hypertension are treated by endocrinologists.
In Conclusion
As you are familiar with the role of an endocrinologist now, you can consult this specialist if you or a loved one start displaying the symptoms of a hormonal disease or disorder. The sooner you consult this specialist for your health condition, the faster you will be able to recover and prevent further deterioration of your health.


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During his meeting with Palestinian leaders in the Palestinian-controlled city of Bethlehem, President Trump slammed President Mahmoud Abbas for lying about terrorism incitement. Trump previously extended an olive branch to Abbas, hoping to resurrect peace negotiations. However, Abbas' many lies appear to have changed the president's perspective on Palestinian intransigence.
Israel's Channel 2 explains that Trump's meeting with Abbas last Sunday went awry after Trump called out the Palestinian leader's mendacious rhetoric.
"A US official present during the meeting claims the president expressed outrage with Abbas, yelling at him regarding Abbas' claims that his Fatah faction was not involved in anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement," reports Arutz Sheva News, citing Channel 2.
"You talked to me about peace, but the Israelis showed me that you are personally supporting incitement," Trump told Abbas, according to Channel 2's report.
Trump's bold confrontation came after his March meeting with Abbas, in which the Palestinian leader stood at the White House and vowed to commit his cause to peace.
"You tricked me in Washington," the president reportedly told Abbas in Bethlehem.
For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has impugned Abbas' incredulous claims about promoting an agenda of peace and tolerance.
"I heard President Abbas … say that the Palestinians teach their children peace," stated the prime minister. "Unfortunately, that's not true. They name their schools after mass murderers of Israelis and they pay terrorists."
From eulogizing terrorists in their official newspapers to handing out sweets and candy to children in celebration of Jew-killing terrorist attacks, the Palestinian Authority has celebrated, promoted, and directly incited acts of terrorism against innocent Israelis in embrace of Islamic honor culture. In honor culture, any perceived slight or humiliation must be answered with violence and blood; dying as a martyr is an incomparable act of heroism, one that elicits praise and sanctification.


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I was foisted onto this planet in September of 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the firstborn of the second generation of immigrants from Lithuania. Growing up close to my grandparents who spoke little English, I learned the English and Lithuanian languages pretty much simultaneously.
Attended the local parochial grammar school and St. Rita High School where I was a member of the National Honor Society. During my high school years I was fascinated by cars and electronics, including amateur radio. Was a member of a local hot rod club called the Rod Benders where I learned a great deal about racing engines. I put this knowledge to use in college where I repaired cars on the side for badly needed money.
I attended Wilson College in Chicago and earned an Associate's Degree. From there I went on to Marquette University in Milwaukee and studied Electrical Engineering and Production Management and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree. While there I met my wife, Sandra, who was studying biochemistry and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. We have three children and eight grandchildren.
Went to work for Motorola's Communications Division as an Industrial Engineer in the two-way radio manufacturing operations. Introduced several innovations including the first application of automatic printed circuit board component insertion. Over my forty years with the company I moved through several layers of management in numerous disciplines. Prior to retirement I was using the Federal courts to prosecute individuals who were illegally pirating Motorola's two-way radio service software. In many cases this software was used to modify radios to interfere with police communications systems.
In 2007 Sandra and I purchased a home in Punta Gorda Isles and made Charlotte County our retirement community.
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China Life, the country's largest lifer by assets, plans to increase its exposure to real estate investments, which have a lower risk capital charge under the current solvency regime, a top executive at the firm said after announcing its interim result for the first six months of this year.
The plan to raise property exposure comes as the solvency regime gears up to enter its next phase.
"Real estate projects are a very important aspect of our alternative investments….We'll ride on policy incentives to gradually increase allocation of this investment," Zhao Lijun, vice president at China Life, said during a media event announcing the results. Currently, most of the insurer's property investments are in office buildings, he said.
Beijing-based China Life has been steadily increasing its property investments over the past two years.
It currently owns 27 domestic property projects, including office buildings for self-use, and eight overseas projects. Apart from office buildings, investments have also been made into hotels and logistics facilities, Zhao said in response to an AsianInvestor query for more details on the insurer's alternative investments plan.
That said, China Life's allocation to property investments accounted for a mere 0.2% of total assets at the end of June 2018, 0.08 percentage points higher from the end of 2017.
An insurance analyst who declined to be named told AsianInvestor that the "policy incentives" referred by Zhao could be related to a guideline released by the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) on June 1 that encourages insurers to invest in long-term rental housing projects.
However, it could also be related to the China Risk-Oriented Solvency System (C-Ross) introduced in 2016, a risk-based solvency regime that aims to strengthen capital requirements, risk management and governance in the Chinese insurance industry.
Under C-Ross, real estate assets have a lower risk capital charge than assets like equities; investments in assets with a lower risk capital charge improve the solvency ratio of insurers, and could be partly the reason why China Life is keen on investing in real estate, he said.
The risk charge for real estate is pegged at 8%-12% under C-Ross, while it can range from 31% to 48% for listed equities and 28% on unlisted equities, according to a Moody's report released in September last year. Risk charge on financial bond, meanwhile, ranges from 0% to 20% and between 1.5% and 14.85% for corporate bonds, the report pointed out.
Real estate investments typically involve a relatively high transaction cost and is accompanied by a lack of liquidity as the investor often cannot sell the property quickly without a significant price discount.
However, real estate properties offer fixed rental income, which provides stability in returns and enables investors to better manage their cash-flow needs.
Even as insurers are adapting to the first phase of C-Ross, the second phase is set to be introduced: In May, the CBIRC said that the next set of guidelines would be finalised before June 2020. Currently, insurers have been instructed to respond to a questionnaire issued by regulators before August 30 in preparation of the next phase, Shanghai Securities News reported on August 20.
As of June 2018, China Life's core and comprehensive solvency ratio both stood at 262.25%, much higher than the minimum required -- 50% for core solvency and 100% for comprehensive solvency. Nevertheless, there has been a slight decline from the 277.61% and 277.65% (core and comprehensive solvency ratio, respectively) seen at the end of 2017.
China Life's increased focus on real estate comes at a time when the opportunities in other alternative assets have started to diminish, according to some analysts.
The biggest lifer in China said in March that it planned to increase investments in non-standard debt and other long-term bonds in order to lengthen its asset duration. But on Friday, Zhao said China Life's allocations in alternative assets, most of which are in debt-like investments, were relatively lower in the first half of this year because of "market conditions".
Other insurers such as Ping An are also keen to raise exposure to non-standard debt, particularly infrastructure debt investments, after the erstwhile China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) released an overarching framework for asset liability management in March.
Despite the appeal of debt investment with insurers, overall supply of products has been falling, partly due to a regulatory clampdown, said Zhu Qian, an insurance analyst at Moody's.
China Life had Rmb 317.2 billion in non-standard debts, or "debt-type financial products", as of June 2018. The amount represented 11.71% of China Life's total investment assets and was up 0.06 percentage points from the end of last year.
The increase in non-standard debt investments was much higher previously: such investments were up year-on-year by 6.27 percentage points at the end 2017 at Rmb302 billion, and accounted for 11.65% of its investment assets.
China Life's investment assets stood at Rmb2.71 trillion as of June 2018, up 4.57% from the Rmb2.59 trillion at the end of last year.
Bond investments, at 47.23% of investment assets, accounted for the lion's share. Allocation was 1.37 percentage points higher from six months ago and represented the biggest change among all asset classes.
Net investment yield for the first half of the year was 4.64%, down from 4.71% seen in the same period last year.
For more insights on investing in China, AsianInvestor is hosting its 5th China Global Investment Forum in Beijing on September 13. For more details, visit the website or contact us on +852 2122 5262.


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A Nueces County grand jury indicted a former Collegiate High School teacher on charges accusing him of having sex with a student.
Brian Sellers, 31, faces six counts of a second-degree felony of having an improper relationship between an educator and student. Grand jurors handed down the indictment Thursday.
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