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People and Profiles
Profile Françoise Pellé
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DOI: http://doi.org/10.1629/2048-7754.126
Work of this kind is no small undertaking, so your Editor began by asking Françoise about how she sees the organization. "The ISSN International Centre is an intergovernmental organization located in Paris, which might sound like a 'big organization'. Actually the International Centre itself is a relatively small organization, whose role consists, among others, of the coordination of a network of member countries (currently 88 countries). This membership is fundamental; it reflects the importance of the ISSN system. Thus I would say that the ISSN network (and system) is a big organization, in terms of size, mission, and role, to mention only a few aspects."
"… [it is] impossible to get bored!"
When asked what it means to be in charge of the ISSN International Centre, she replied, "In my opinion, it means first of all to be responsible for an organization which has a mission – identification of continuing resources – and which needs, to fulfil that mission, to carry out many different tasks, ranging from marketing, sales, accounting, bibliogaphic issues, database management, computer system management, standardization, promotion, training, and of course exchanges with many different countries all over the world: think, for instance, of the 88 countries which are members of the ISSN network today." She continued, "We also have various partners, we participate in various projects, … well, [it is] impossible to get bored! This variety is one of the characteristics of the role, mainly due to the small size of the International Centre. In my opinion, it is one of the aspects which makes the job so interesting."
It is clear that this is a role that Françoise relishes and her enthusiasm shines through. Your Editor was keen to find out what it is about the work that particularly appeals to her and whether there is one aspect that is most appealing. "I would probably choose the international dimension, which is so rich, so surprising sometimes, other times so challenging, but most often so incredibly positive …", though she added, "… I don't know if that is due to the professional dimension of the ISSN network, where we all share a set of strong professional rules based on regular exchanges among experts who respect each other."
"This does not mean that we all always agree on all topics … "
Françoise obviously enjoys the co-operative nature of the work, adding that "… when the network meets (on an annual basis), the professional and friendly links among participants are immediately revived. This does not mean that we all always agree on all topics, far from that! But we try to keep the discussions on professional and factual grounds, and to build consensus."
Françoise with colleagues at the 34th Meeting of Directors of the ISSN National Centres
When pressed further about the nature of those discussions, Françoise noted that many relate to the principles of ISSN assignment, "… that is typically a matter of policy which is important to the whole network and to all the ISSN users, and where everyone can participate through their own experience. I should perhaps go back to the last revision of the ISSN ISO standard – ISO 3297 – where one of the most fundamental principles for assigning ISSN was discussed with the network, of course, but also with the ISO working group which included representatives of publishers, subscription agents, and other standards with which ISSN has links of some kind, such as ISBN, DOI, or OpenURL. Starting from very diverging views, we finally came to an agreement among all interested parties – it was quite a challenge, believe me, but it is still today for me a great pleasure to acknowledge the remarkable open-mindedness demonstrated by all participants."
"… it is … a great pleasure to acknowledge the remarkable open-mindedness demonstrated by all participants."
The mention of ISO intrigued your Editor, so he asked whether he had heard correctly. "Yes [you] did – and thank you for the question. I did mention ISO because the ISSN is an ISO standard, and part of my work is dedicated to that aspect of the ISSN life." Françoise has other reasons to be interested in this topic – she is also currently the chair of the ISO technical committee devoted to information and documentation, ISO TC 46. She went on to add, "That is also a fascinating responsibility – needless to say that it comes in addition to my other professional responsibility as director of the ISSN International Centre. There is an obvious synergy between ISSN and ISO TC 46, although I should rather say, part of ISO TC 46, namely the 'identification and description' part, ISO TC 46/SC 9. There are many other areas under the ISO TC 46 umbrella: technical interoperability, quality, statistics and evaluation, document storage and conditions for preservation, archives/records management, as well as some of the most broadly used ISO standards such as country codes, with 72 participating and observing countries at the TC 46 level. I am convinced that standardization is fundamental to exchanges, and exchanges are, and have been for a very long time, at the core of the activity of librarians."
"… it is a world in itself, and an ever changing one."
It was reassuring to hear Françoise mentioning libraries, so your Editor pressed her to find out where this understanding of libraries comes from. "Probably because I am a librarian! I got my librarianship degree in Paris, at the national librarian school (ENSSIB, which is now located in Lyon) after an academic degree in comparative literature." Françoise went on to add, "… I also got a degree in computer science with a specialization in the automatic processing of natural languages. I worked in French academic and public libraries, at the French Ministry of Culture and as a consultant for private companies." When asked about her working roles, she added, "Prior to being in charge of the ISSN International Centre, I worked at the French Ministry of Higher Education where I was project manager for the strategic planning of the French academic libraries, which resulted, among other things, in the creation of ABES and SUDOC, the organization and set of tools supporting the network of French academic libraries. That period of my professional life was as fascinating as the ISSN period!"
"I consider myself a very lucky person …"
Before finishing the interview, your Editor asked Françoise how she sees the global information community in the 21st century and the many changes that have affected it over recent years. "It is fascinating to see the huge changes that have taken place in what we (in the ISSN network) call the 'serials world' (sometimes also the 'serials jungle'!). Indeed it is a world in itself, and an ever changing one." She added, "Electronic publication was first developed by serials publishers, and all the related issues have first been identified and dealt with in that context, by publishers, distributors, subscription agents, librarians of course, and many others. Not surprisingly, all colleagues in the ISSN network are enthusiastic about their job. And I consider myself a very lucky person because I have been working in that environment for over 14 years now."
And so, on that thought, your Editor thanked Françoise for her time and ended the interview.


If you have never been to Cleveland, now is the right time to do it. Cleveland is a diverse and modern city with much to offer for any traveler.
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Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. Launches New Brand
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More than 10 million (one in six) seniors in the U.S. face the threat of hunger and more than 15 million (one in four) are living in isolation. In San Diego alone, more than 3,400 seniors are being served annually by Meals on Wheels to address these issues. This summer, Meals on Wheels America, in partnership with the Ad Council, launched its first-ever national campaign to recruit volunteers to serve the nation's most vulnerable citizens. With the senior population projected to double by 2050, Meals on Wheels in San Diego County has joined the effort to help inspire a new army of volunteers to meet the growing need.
"We decided to adopt a new name and logo that better reflects the fact that we serve the entire county, including the rural backcountry areas." says Debbie Case, president and CEO of the newly named Meals on Wheels San Diego County. "Additionally, the new look, web site and brand replicates a unified image which capitalizes on the National PSA campaign launched this week by Meals on Wheels America."
The national integrated public service campaign, created pro bono by the ad agency, Anomaly, will invite America to "Do Lunch" by volunteering during the critical lunch hour period to deliver meals and a smile to seniors. The TV, radio, print, out-of-home and digital public service advertisements (PSAs) will tell the poignant stories of just a few of the 2.4 million seniors the national Meals on Wheels network serves each year, stories that celebrate their lives and show how inspiring, wise and charming they really are.
Volunteers arrive at the home of a senior to provide much needed meals.
To further highlight their stories, renowned celebrity photographer Mark Seliger – who has photographed some of our culture's most famous faces from Kurt Cobain to President Obama – will be turning his lens to Meals on Wheels seniors and creating a series of portraits for the campaign.
To learn more about Meals on Wheels San Diego County, visit www.meals-on-wheels.org.
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Q: How to load RxJS (and zone.js / reflect-metadata) with Angular 2 (beta and newer)? As of Angular 2 Alpha 54 (changelog), RxJS is no longer included in Angular 2.
Update: Turns out that zone.js and reflect-metadata are also excluded.
As a result, I now get the following errors (as seen in the Chrome dev console):
system.src.js:4681 GET http://localhost:3000/rxjs/Subject 404 (Not Found)F @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681
system.src.js:4681 GET http://localhost:3000/rxjs/observable/fromPromise 404 (Not Found)F @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681
localhost/:1 Uncaught (in promise) Error: XHR error (404 Not Found) loading http://localhost:3000/rxjs/Subject(…)t @ system.src.js:4681g @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681
system.src.js:4681 GET http://localhost:3000/rxjs/operator/toPromise 404 (Not Found)F @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681(anonymous function) @ system.src.js:4681
system.src.js:4681 GET http://localhost:3000/rxjs/Observable 404 (Not Found)

I have RxJS in my package.json file (^5.0.0-beta.0), and it has been installed with npm, but the issue is I just am not familiar enough with SystemJS at this time to get things running.  Here's the body section from my index.html file:
<body>
<app></app> <!-- my main Angular2 tag, which is defined in app/app as referenced below -->

<script src="../node_modules/systemjs/dist/system.js"></script>
<script src="../node_modules/typescript/lib/typescript.js"></script>
<script src="../node_modules/angular2/bundles/angular2.dev.js"></script>
<script src="../node_modules/angular2/bundles/http.dev.js"></script>
<script>
    System.config({
        packages: {'app': {defaultExtension: 'js'}}
    });
    System.import('./app/app');
</script>

<script src="http://localhost:35729/livereload.js"></script>
</body>

I have been playing around with other configurations, but none have gotten me all the way there.  My guess is that this is relatively simple, it's just my lack of understanding or the way the tools get used that is stopping me.
Here's my app.ts file that is the app/app referred to in the SystemJS config:
import {Component} from 'angular2/core';
import {bootstrap} from 'angular2/platform/browser';
import {COMMON_DIRECTIVES} from 'angular2/common';

@Component({
    selector: 'app',
    directives: [],
    template: `<div>{{greeting}}, world!</div>`
})
export class App {
    greeting:string = 'Hello';
}

bootstrap(App, [COMMON_DIRECTIVES]);

I'm serving the app with a livereload Express server that uses static mappings so that calls like http://localhost:3000/node_modules/rxjs/Rx.js are able to get the needed file even though index.html is served from /src as the root of the server and node_modules is actually at the same level as src and not inside it.
Any help would, as always, be appreciated.

A: So it turns out that the problem was fixed easily by changing the SystemJS config to the following in my index.html file:
System.config({
    map: {
        rxjs: 'node_modules/rxjs' // added this map section
    },
    packages: {
        'app': {defaultExtension: 'js'},
        'rxjs': {defaultExtension: 'js'} // and added this to packages
    }
});
System.import('app/app');

I had actually tried that, but what I failed to realize was that zone.js and reflect-metadata were also no longer included in Angular 2, and I was running into that problem as well.
For those interested, I got around the lack of zone.js and reflect-metadata most easily by including the angular2-polyfills.js file in my index.html:
<script src="../node_modules/angular2/bundles/angular2-polyfills.js"></script>

Now my app works just as it did with Alpha 53.

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Brand New Netflix Original Series "Russian Doll" Is Already Being Called "The Best Show Of 2019"
This twisted "black comedy" is dropping February 1st!
Michelle Cadieux
It's been a busy start of year for Netflix. Tons of mind-blowing content out there. If you're caught up on all the Netflix homework we assigned, such as the Fyre Festdocumentary, Sex Education, and Coversations With A Killer, then you have to add this brand new Netflix Original show Russian Doll to your weekend to-do list, too.
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TL;DR Russian Doll, a "black comedy" and Netflix Original co-created by Amy Poehler, is creating a huge buzz online. This 8-episode series is officially airing on February 1st!
Russian Doll is already creating a huge buzz around the internet; a few big names in entertainment and comedy are associated with the show.
First off, it's co-created by comedy mastermind Amy Poehler and stars familiar face, Orange is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne.
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The show is branded as a "black comedy," which is readily apparant from the slogan of the show "dying is easy, it's living that's hard." Several digital publications are already calling this 8-episode series it a hit. Some even going so far as to say it's the best show of 2019.
The premise of the series follows a Groundhog Day like structure as the main character, game developer Nadia, dies over and over and over again on her 36th birthday.
Checking out the trailer, I can see how Twitter is already ranting and raving about the show's release. It totally looks like a binge-worthy show.
Netflix's 'Russian Doll' Is a Brilliant, Surreal Show About Women in Power https://t.co/5UkJs6FuZL
Why Netflix's Russian Doll is already being hailed as the greatest show of 2019 https://t.co/btQeVDwtbUsrc=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Netflix#RussianDoll#NatashaLyonnepic.twitter.com/u9SJTZTdIg
Let this be your Netflix homework for the weekend, and don't forget to check out the trailer below!


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Madeira's Hidden History
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Another article sent to me from Josef Butler.
An Alternative Ecclesiastical History of Madeira
For the estimated one million holidaymakers who visit Madeira every year, the list of historical attractions available is longer than an Olympic opening ceremony. You could visit the Jesuit Church and College near the town square of Funchal, the Santa Clara Monastery in São Pedro or the Sacred Art Museum. However, one key limiting factor links all these sites; the Catholic faith, which dominates Madeira and much of its history. While Catholicism, as the de facto state religion of Portugal both today and during the first wave of expansion during the 15th century, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping the culture of Madeira, its pre-eminence in the tourism industry does a disservice to the role other faiths played in the history of the island (this does not include the worship of Cristiano Ronaldo, which is a more recent phenomenon).
To understand the dominant role of Catholicism in Madeira it is important to understand the historical context of the island's discovery. The island itself was the second discovery during the first wave of Portuguese expansion during the early 15th century, after Porto Santo. These discoveries were commissioned by Prince Henry the Navigator, the third son of King John I and Phillipa of Lancaster, daughter of John of Gaunt. Henry is primarily known for sponsoring expansionist voyages, hence his moniker, however at this time he was also the Grand Master of the Order of Christ. The Order of Christ was formed in Portugal following the papal bull of 1312, which abolished the Knights Templar. Given that the raison d'être for the Order's predecessor was to spread Christendom, it is easy to infer that Henry was motivated, at least in part, to expand Portugal's territory in order to spread the Catholic faith.
In addition to this, the earliest parts of Madeira's history coincides with a time of religious inquisition that dominated Southern Europe in the beginning of the early modern period. Though the inquisition is most commonly associated with Spain (which was unexpected), who took drastic actions to maintain their Catholic hegemony by persecuting non-Christians, Portugal also held an inquisition in order to secure a marriage pact with the Spanish crown. Therefore it is notable that the Madeiran capital city of Funchal was only formally established 16 years after the Alhambra Decree of 1492, which formally called for the expulsion of all practising Jews from Spanish territories. This is interesting in the context of João Gonçalves Zarco, the discoverer of Madeira and Porto Santo and the first Captain of Funchal.
Despite being elevated to high status by the Portuguese crown, Zarco was not known to be of noble birth, having instead earned his position in Prince Henry's household as a result of his military actions against Muslims in Algarve. In fact he was not in possession of his family name, De Câmara, until after the discovery of Madeira. 'Zarco' was thought to be merely a nickname, the origins of which are unclear. However several Portuguese historians have traced the family name 'Zarco' to several prominent Jewish Portuguese figures, noteably Mosse Zarco, the tailor of King John II. During the periods of inquisition it was common for Jews to only practise their faith in private, a lifestyle referred to as Crypto-Judaism. Given the public hostility towards Jews in the region, the lack of information regarding Zarco's past and the presence of Jews with Zarco as a family name attached to the royal household, it is easy to see why prominent Portuguese historians such as Augusto Mascarenhas Barreto and Manuel Luciano da Silva believe that Zarco himself was a Crypto-Jew.
Practitioners of the Jewish faith continued to play an important, if hidden, role in Madeira's history long after the discovery of the island. Prominent writer and diplomat Menasseh Ben Israel was born Manoel Dias Soeiro in Madeira in the early 17th century, the son of Crypto-Jews who had fled from mainland Portugal as a result of the inquisition. The Aburdaham family arrived in Madeira from Morocco, by way of Gibraltar, in the 19th century during the height of British influence in the island. They became influential in the trade of Madeira wine to Europe and the New World, and today their graves can be found in the Jewish cemetery on Rua do Lazareto. The Gibraltar connection continued in the 20th century, when 200 Gibraltan Jews arrived in Madeira as a result of the decision by the British government to evacuate the civilian population in 1940. These Gibraltarians built the now disused Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue on Rua do Carmo.
Given the aforementioned influence of British expatriates in Madeira, it is unsurprising that Anglicanism has displayed a noticeable presence on the island since the 18th century. By this time a large number of protestant travellers were dying in Madeira, necessitating the opening of the British Cemetery of Funchal in 1772. This was the first cemetery on the island, as it was Portuguese custom to dispose of corpses in the adros (churchyard), until an extremely unpopular change in legislation in 1835, following the Cholera epidemic of the previous year. For this reason one can find many German protestant graves in this cemetery, as they would have had nowhere else to be interned upon dying in Madeira.
Shortly after the establishment of the cemetery, the first Anglican church was built on the nearby Rua do Quebra Costas. The Holy Trinity Church began construction in 1816, nine years after a British military regiment under the command of William Carr Beresford occupied Madeira en route to continental Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars. This influx of Anglicans led to the demand for an official church in 1810, and by 1813 the necessary lands had been purchased. A fund amounting to around £10,000 was raised, with benefactors including the Duke of Wellington, the estate of Lord Nelson and King George III. The Holy Trinity Church continues to provide services for Anglicans to this day, and is a recognised historical landmark in Funchal. However an arguably greater historical legacy was left by a different branch of British Protestantism.
In 1838 Robert Reid Kalley joined the growing number of British nationals who found residence in Madeira. A qualified doctor who had practised in Kilmarnock and Mumbai, he initially found work difficult to come by in Funchal, which was already inundated by practising doctors. Kalley, an arts graduate of the University of Glasgow, instead focused his efforts on improving literacy in Madeira and preaching his Presbyterian faith. This caused great alarm to the Catholic establishment of the island, with the Bishop of Funchal forbidding him from preaching in 1841, and two years later outlawing the bibles he distributed. Undeterred, Kalley founded the Presbyterian Church of Portugal in 1845, for which he faced heresy charges, forcing him to leave the island.
Kalley can be seen as a controversial figure, as he was a foreigner who sought to undermine the social order of a nation of which he had little knowledge of. However the schools he founded were of great help to many impoverished Madeirans, and later he would seek to influence Emperor Pedro II of Brazil, the son of the exiled Portuguese king, to expedite the long overdue end to slavery in that nation. In addition to this around 2,000 Madeirans joined Kalley in exile, including the descendants of Sam Mendes, the director of 2012's ludicrously overrated Skyfall. In this regard Kalley is an incredibly influential figure in the history of Madeira and its diaspora, who is relatively unacknowledged today.
Of the major Abrahamic religions Islam has had the least profound impact on Madeira, however the faith has made significant cultural contributions to the Iberian Peninsula as a result of a series of conflicts during the middle ages. At the beginning of the 8th century an army loyal to the Umayyad Caliphate of Syria and Turkey invaded southern Spain, starting a conflict that would be waged over the next seven hundred years. This conflict was inseparably linked to the history of Portugal due to the roles of Henry of Portugal and his son Alfonso Henriques in the Reconquista. The Reconquista is the term used to describe the Christian fightback against Islamic gains in Iberia. During these battles Henry fought alongside the King of León and Castile, who in reward granted him the title of Count of Portugal. Henry's son Alfonso would later defeat his own mother, the daughter of the Spanish King, to establish Portugal as an independent nation. By this point the Umayyad capital in Córdoba, modern day Andalusia, had fallen as the Reconquista swept across Iberia. During this period Alfonso, now the first King of Portugal, effectively doubled the size of his kingdom by claiming territory from the remnants of the Umayyad Caliphate.
The direct impact of Islam on Madeira is limited by relative weakness of Islamic influence in Iberia during the 15th century and beyond, however some aspects of Islamic culture have been assimilated. Anyone who has holidayed in southern Spain, which is every single person in the UK according to my independent research, will be familiar with Mudéjar architecture, the North African, Islamic style that defines the historic buildings of cities such as Córdoba and Seville. This style can also be found in Funchal, such as in the Santa Clara Monastery. Today there is one mosque in Funchal, Al Tawheed in Santo António, and an extremely limited number of restaurants that provide Halal options.
As a product of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, Madeira primarily draws its cultural influences from Portugal itself. However as the first true step into the new world, it would be wrong to ignore the multicultural influences that make Madeira the island it is today. While the many Catholic churches and sites of worship are well worth a visit (although as a tour guide who works at many of these sites, I would say that), it is also important for travellers who find themselves in Madeira to be aware that many other faiths contributed to the history of this island.
Josef Butler is a tour guide and editor working in Funchal. For more information on tour guides visit http://madeiranheritage.pt/ or call +351291705060. The views expressed here are not necessarily the views of Madeiran Heritage or the Associação Académica da Universidade da Madeira.
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2nd December 2017 pete
Readers who are interested in this can google NOT EVEN PAST A Hidden Jewish "Archive" in the Azores. as well the information interesting.
2nd December 2017 Elsie
Thank you Josef very interesting
2nd December 2017 Nicky
Such interesting, educational and heart warming reading. Thank you.
2nd December 2017 Andy Ellis
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Josef and Tobi…..most interesting and I'll look to explore it further during my forthcoming visit to my vekiced Madeira in February 🙂
2nd December 2017 mauricegreed
If you stroll down Rua do Carmo to No46 you'll see what was a synagogue and is now a laudrette! What a lot of people don't know is that during the Spanish inquisition many of the Jews came to the UK. It's thanks to these Portuguese Jews that we have Fish and Chips as a national dish. On the streets of East London where they lived some set up stalls selling pieces of freshly fried fish. Others sold slices of fried potatoes. Both of these ideas were brought firm Iberia. Eventually they were combined. Around 160 years ago an Englishman cottoned on to this and started battering fish and frying it along with chips(rather than sliced spuds) and thus the dish we know today was born. But, the concept originated with the Jews of Iberia.
2nd December 2017 holytrinitychurchCefyn
The section on the Anglican English church, Holy Trinity, isn't totally accurate unfortunately. Recent research carried out by its Archive team in preparation for a new history book to celebrate its bicentenary in 2022 shows many errors in the accepted "story" as replicated by many guides. You can enjoy the full up to date account each Wednesday afternoon with tea and cake to follow, including a visit to the nearby historic British Cemetery (contains a huge slice of the British Empire via VCs, African princess god daughter of Queen Victoria, famous scientists, etc) given by their archivist, by booking in advance on tel. 925789459
2nd December 2017 Tracy
There has also been the presence of Jehovah Witnesses on Madeira for many years. When the bible was banned from every Portuguese person, Jehovah witnesses helped people to learn and understand the beautiful bibles message and hope for the future under Gods Kingdom. Now there are over 1,200 witnesses throughout Madeira and Porto Santo, including one English congregation. You may have seen their many display carts around the island offering bible literature and studys. JW.ORG
Here is the link to the article Pete referred to:- https://notevenpast.org/a-hidden-jewish-archive-in-the-azores/
On the island of Terceira there is a small coastal town called Porto Judeo.
mauricegreed Thanks. I was not sure links work or not in the blog.
2nd December 2017 Tobi Hughes
They do Pete once you been approved, I also check links and will delete if necessary
Tobi Thanks
4th December 2017 A different Maggie
Thanks for this fascinating article and the contributions from others on where to find the Jewish cemetery and erstwhile synagogue. The plaque near the Santa Catarina Chapel commemorating the Gibraltarians who found refuge in Madeira makes no reference to their being Jewish.


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Raw Thoughts - December 28, 2009
Despite some new concepts and big changes, 2009 has not been kind to Monday Night Raw. Will tonight's show be a merciful end to the year, or have the last few weeks been a sign of bad things on the horizon?
Chris Jericho is outside collecting signatures to let him back on Monday Night Raw, so I guess the Secret Santa thing from last week didn't count?
Vince McMahon will address the Bret Hart rumors tonight... I seriously can't believe this is happening.
Raw officially kicks off with John Cena and the Hartford crowd is red hot tonight! Cena wants his rematch RIGHT NOW and he wants a TABLES MATCH! And right on cue, here comes the WWE Champion, Sheamus, who laughs off Cena's challenge, saying he has nothing to prove to the challenger. Sheamus lets Cena know that the end of "two-tousin n' nine" will end with him still holding his "dobel-yeh dobel-yeh eee championship," seriously, this guy is awesome, but John Cena does not agree, putting the WWE Champ through a table! Oh and "Sheamus SPF 1000" might be the best sign of the year.
Thanks for dressing up, Timbaland... although I'm sure those sweatpants cost more than my car. Oh look, the Bella Twins are hanging out with the guest host, they have got to have the easiest job in the world, stand around with a famous person on a weekly basis.
Randy Orton's setting up matches for Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, and threatens to kick them out of Legacy if they lose. While I support a Legacy break up, I would laugh if Orton kicked them both out and continued Legacy without them, much like Axl Rose continuing Guns n' Roses without the actual band.
Stop the Jericho Embargo!
Finally getting some in-ring action tonight with Ted DiBiase vs. Evan Bourne as our opening contest, and if DiBiase loses, he's out of Legacy. Well, that makes this one fairly obvious, but could be a good match if we avoid Raw's three-minute matches of doom. Match is underway and Evan Bourne, please stop selling clotheslines by almost landing on your neck, I cringe every time and am concerned for your well-being. Seriously, Evan Bourne isn't human, a standing hurricanrana while DiBiase is seated on the top rope, are you kidding me!? Nice showing for Evan (as always), but of course DiBiase picks up the win with Dream Street. Too short, but there are worse ways to spend four minutes.
In a nice change of pace, the wrestling continues with Cody Rhodes vs. Mark Henry, and just like with our previous match, if Rhodes loses, he's out of Legacy. This one's not quite as obvious, since I can't see Cody Rhodes being kicked out of Legacy, but I also can't believe that Cody the toothpick would ever have a chance in hell against the World's Strongest Man. Cody gets lucky with Mizark tweaking his knee on the outside and nails a DDT for the win, looks like Legacy's gonna be okay! You know I was concerned.
The DX backstage segment with Hornswoggle duct taped to a skateboard was funnier than everything they did last week. And I bet they won't even need to show it twice.
No absurd costumes for the Divas this week, though I won't be surprised if Big Dick Johnson shows up as the New Year's Baby. Anyhoo! Maryse vs. Kelly Kelly is our Divas match of the evening, and Kelly Kelly isn't messing around, throwing Maryse around like a ragdoll, high crossbody block, where has this Kelly been lately?! Sadly, it's not enough to stop the former Divas Champion, who defeats Kelly with her patented DDT.
Vince McMahon is heading to the ring!
It looks like it's over for JeriShow! With Jericho on Smackdown and Big Show on Raw, the long-distance relationship won't work. :-(
Well, here's what we've been waiting for, Vince McMahon is in the ring to shed some light on the Bret Hart situation. I'd be lying if I said I my heart isn't beating just a little bit faster right now. Awesome video package highlighting the ups, and of course, the infamous down of "The Hitman's" career, and Vince begins to heel it up. The crowd chanting "WHAT?" during this might be the most infuriating crowd moment of 2009, but good job of Vince shutting them down quickly by calling them a bunch of Hartford imbeciles. Anyway, Vince can't bring himself to do it and announces that Bret Hart will NEVER host Monday Night Raw. Hmm...
...Which brings out Shawn Michaels? Oh boy, this could get really interesting. But HBK's not out here to talk about Bret Hart, he wants to talk about The Undertaker? The hell? Shawn Michaels wants to end The Streak, but Vince wants no part of it, which gets HBK to change the subject to Bret Hart. I have no idea what's happening at this point, but it's becoming disturbingly creepy. HBK tells Vince to bring Bret back because "only good things will happen," and Vince suddenly changes his position? Weird. But despite that, BRET HART is returning to WWE! I'm going to repeat that: Bret Hart is returning to WWE! Once again, never say never when it comes to WWE.
Timbaland is really, really stoned right now. Wow. Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if RVD rejoined WWE just so he could hang out backstage tonight, that's how high Timbaland is right now.
The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston up next, the original plan was if Kofi won, he'd face Miz for the US Title next week, but now if Kofi wins tonight, he gets his shot... tonight! And as I type that sentence, Miz comes flying off the rope looking for a double axe handle, but catches Trouble in Paradise in mid-air, Kofi wins! The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston pt. 2 up next, this time with the United States Title on the line! Here's hoping we get an actual match this time around... nope! Just as Kofi hits his second Trouble in Paradise, guess who shows up to ruin the fun? That's right, Randy freaking Orton. Nasty RKO on the floor and Miz retains the title despite losing by disqualification. I'm all for the Orton/Kofi feud continuing, but couldn't we have gotten a full match out of the deal? I'm seriously growing tired of Raw being filled with lightning-quick matches outside of the main event.
So pissed at myself for buying tickets to Smackdown next month, but not picking up tickets to Raw next week, which isn't all that far from me. I'm going to miss Bret Hart's return to WWE, but I can't justify paying Ticketmaster's absurd service fees for a nosebleed seat. Seriously, I'd rather deal with a DMV inside a cell phone store that has a bigger line than the post office than ever deal with Ticketmaster.
DX vs. Big Show & his new partner... Chavo Guerrero? Really? Okay WWE, it's the end of 2009, no more Hornswoggle vs. Chavo after this, it has to end before 2010. Obviously DX makes short work ChavShOw(?), Chris Jericho tries getting involved, but gets Sweet Chin Music for his troubles. Triple H has had enough though, agreeing to give JeriShow one last shot next week, but if they lose, Jericho is gone from Raw for good.
Main Event Time! WWE Title on the line with Sheamus vs. John Cena! Honestly, I missed most of this match because the thought of not being in the arena for Raw next week bugged the hell out of me. I caught the lame finish to the match with Sheamus getting disqualified, I understand why they did it, but with Sheamus destroying Cena after the match, why not give him an actual win? Not saying Sheamus should beat Cena clean, but why not have a ref bump and let Sheamus get a few good chairshots in?
Overall, a weak Raw when looking at the in-ring product; typical three minute matches that have been plaguing Raw all month, but with the storyline progression and the MONUMENTAL announcement that Bret Hart will host next week, I certainly enjoyed this Raw more than the last two weeks. And with the thought of Bret Hart returning within an hour of me, I had to find tickets to this show. Ticketmaster sucks, Stubhub sucks, but it's Bret freaking Hart. Even though I just spent a ton of money on Christmas, shouldn't be spending the money anyway, and there's a possibility of snow, but it's Bret freaking Hart! As a wrestling fan, I'd kick myself in the ass forever if I didn't go to this Raw, so I'll be there!
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Sousa December 29, 2009 at 2:06 AM
...dude, that's in DAYTON!? If you can find tickets, drop me a message on THAT board or something, because holy crap.
King Ellis December 29, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Sousa and Zero together? Mothers, lock up your daughters...
TOMK December 29, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Who's this Zero you speak of? >_>
Razor December 29, 2009 at 7:32 PM
I have many alter-egos. Just wait until you meet my Latin Lover persona, El Cero.
Tom(UK)- formerly in the Philippines December 29, 2009 at 7:35 PM
I am guessing all the other commenters on here are already friends? Hmmm
well, from an Irish British man who knows that dayton is in Ohio, but couldn't point to it on a map. . .
I thought Raw was actually good this week, apart from the bogus ending to the main event, but I thought some crud like that would happen!
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams dead at 49
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Week of June 10, 2019
Mensch Appointed to the Advisory Council for the Southeastern Veterans' Center
Senate Adopts Mensch Resolution Recognizing 244th Anniversary of U.S. Army's Founding
Senate Acts to Boost School Safety and Security
Senate Votes to give Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners
Other Bills Sent to the House
School Choice Scholarship Expansion Bill Sent to the Governor
Other Bills Sent to the Governor for Enactment
Committee Roundup
I was honored recently to be appointed to the Advisory Council for the Southeastern Veterans' Center by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati.
Each of Pennsylvania's six veterans' homes has an advisory council that advises the Adjutant General as to the management, operation and the adequacy of facilities and services at their respective homes. All meetings at the Southeastern Veterans' Center are held on the 2nd Thursday at 10 a.m. The next meeting will be held on July 11.
On Wednesday, the Senate unanimously adopted a resolution I introduced recognizing the 244th anniversary of the founding of the United State Army.
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as a means for the 13 unified American colonies to fight the forces of Britain, Mensch noted.
Over the past 244 years, the Army has evolved and grown from this small militia force into the world's premier fighting force, he said. Today's Army is made up of more than one million soldiers in active duty, army reserve and National Guard.
The Army exists to serve the American people, to defend the nation, to protect vital national interests, and to fulfill national military responsibilities. This resolution will recognize the Army's proud defense of our nation, as well as urge all Pennsylvanians to remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served.
The Senate on Tuesday approved legislation I'm co-sponsoring that addresses two issues raised since the passage of the comprehensive School Safety and Security Law (Act 44) last year.
School districts across the Commonwealth found themselves out of compliance because sheriffs and deputy sheriffs were omitted from the definition of "School Resource Officer." This was followed by the Department of Education issuing its own interpretation of Act 44 claiming security guards did not have the authority to carry firearms.
In addition to correcting the oversight pertaining to sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, Senate Bill 621 provides direct authority for school security guards to be armed. The legislation establishes a baseline of training for all school security personnel – whether armed or not – to ensure that school police officers, resource officers, and security guards are qualified to work in a school setting and around students.
Senate Bill 621 now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday that would give full practice authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses-Certified Nurse Practitioners (APRN-CNPs).
Senate Bill 25 would allow APRN-CNPs to practice independent of a physician after they fulfill a three-year, 3,600-hour collaboration agreement with a physician. Current law requires nurse practitioners to practice under a collaboration agreement at all times.
The bill is intended to make healthcare services more available and affordable to all Pennsylvanians, especially in rural areas where the needs are greatest. Senate Bill 25 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration
Senate Bill 314 creates the Pennsylvania Rural Health Redesign Center Authority and the Pennsylvania Rural Health Redesign Center Fund.
Senate Bill 543 provides a rate increase for the River Pilots who navigate trade vessels along the Delaware River and its navigable tributaries.
Senate Bill 593 designates a bridge on Interstate 79 northbound over West 16th Street in Erie as the Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Bridge.
Senate Bill 633 provides the Governor with the power to declare public health emergencies.
Senate Bill 695 reauthorizes certain provisions of the Human Services Code before they sunset on June 30, 2019.
Senate Bill 698 amends the Medical Practice Act to let physicians use a designee to input information about written agreements into the Department of State's new online PALS licensing system.
Senate Bill 699 amends the Osteopathic Practice Act to let physicians use a designee to input information about written agreements into the Department of State's new online PALS licensing system.
Senate Bill 700 implements recommendations from the Public School Building Construction and Reconstruction (PlanCon) Advisory Committee.
Senate Bill 701 provides for the conveyance of the former Allentown State Hospital property.
Senate Bill 703 addresses the promulgation of regulations by joint committees.
Senate Bill 712 extends the authority of the State Treasurer to invest funds according to the prudent person investment standard until 2024.
Legislation expanding educational opportunities for students in failing schools received final legislative approval on Tuesday and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law.
House Bill 800 would expand Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program with $100 million in additional tax credits for scholarship organizations.
Senate Bill 43 designates a portion of Route 30 in Westmoreland County, as the J. Edward "Hutch" Hutchinson Memorial Bypass.
House Bill 223 conveys land in Asylum Township, Bradford County, to French Azilum, Inc.
House Bill 619 establishes June 19 as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day."
Senate Bill 661 creates the Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund.
House Bill 1172 establishes an endorsement process for boards and commissions for the issuance of licenses to applicants who are licensed to practice in another state.
House Bill 384 increases the fine for driving a vehicle without the proper endorsement for that particular type of vehicle.
House Bill 800 makes changes to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs concerning definitions and limitations.
Senate Bill 25 modernizes the Professional Nursing Law for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Senate Bill 91 requires the Department of Labor & Industry to collect and disseminate data about emerging and projected future employment sectors.
Senate Bill 93 makes delivery or distribution of an illicit drug that results in "serious bodily injury" to the user a second-degree felony.
Senate Bill 118 creates a "Recovery to Work" pilot program.
Senate Bill 200 establishes a new trauma-informed system of education.
Senate Bill 223 allows Emergency Medical Services providers to leave a dose of naloxone with a caregiver of a patient who overdosed on opioids.
Senate Bill 321 gives municipalities the option to ban gaming establishments.
Senate Bill 432 allows Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to have access to information in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
Senate Bill 456 allows private licensed schools to create branch campuses in counties outside the county that houses the primary site.
Senate Bill 536 creates the Public Higher Education Commission.
Senate Bill 575 creates a nutrient procurement program.
Senate Bill 621 amends Act 44 of 2018 to clarify language regarding armed school security guards and regarding sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who serve as school security officers.
Senate Bill 669 reinstates the permanent legal custodian and adoption assistance subsidies to children from 18 to 21 years old.
Senate Bill 675 provides for the licensure of office-based Suboxone prescribers and ensures that patients receive addiction counseling and treatment.
Senate Bill 712 extends until 2024 the authority of the State Treasurer to invest funds according to the prudent person investment standard.
Senate Bill 724 amends Title 24 (Education) and Title 71 (State Government) to make technical corrections to sections added or amended by Act 5 of 2017 and adds provisions for non-participating employer withdrawal liability under the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund.
Senate Bill 733 provides for the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund Capital Budget for 2019.
Senate Resolution 49 urges Congress to pass the SAFE Banking Act.
Senate Bill 66 grants stage IV metastatic cancer patients access to the medications and treatments prescribed by their doctors.
House Bill 195 allows pharmacies to synchronize monthly medication fill dates for a patient so all of their prescriptions are filled on the same day of the month.
Senate Bill 332 increases the service charge for bad checks.
Senate Resolution 47 establishes a bipartisan, bicameral legislative commission to recommend improvements to the deployment of high-speed broadband services in unserved and underserved areas.
Senate Resolution 48 directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct an in-depth investigation and audit into the compliance of non-rural telecommunication carriers.
Community, Economic & Recreational Development
House Bill 826 expands the Sports Raffles Charity Act for 50/50 athletic event raffles to include collegiate teams.
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
House Bill 64 authorizes state professional and occupational licensing boards to allow the carryover of excess continuing education credits.
Senate Bill 325 officially recognizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) under Pennsylvania statute.
House Bill 751 makes technical and editorial changes to the Public Utility Code.
House Bill 297 requires the Department of Education to develop materials outlining workforce needs including training opportunities and future earning potential.
House Bill 522 establishes the Career and Technical Education Investment Incentive Program.
Senate Bill 723 would allow students to apply personal finance credits towards satisfying graduation requirements.
Senate Bill 729 requires all public schools to create at least one threat assessment team.
On Wednesday, the committee held a public hearing on Innovation in Education and Communities in Schools initiatives.
Hearing Video & Written Testimony
House Bill 330 amends the Taxpayer Relief Act making editorial changes to incorrect references.
House Bill 538 provides an income tax exemption for prizes or medals from the Olympic or Paralympic games.
House Bill 615 expands the definition of enforcement officer in the State Employees Retirement Code to include full-time Pennsylvania Game Commission officers and other commissioned law enforcement personnel employed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
On Wednesday, the committee held a workshop with the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients. Hearing Video
Senate Bill 60 addresses human trafficking.
Senate Bill 81 raises the minimum age for marriage to 18.
House Bill 235 allows a correctional facility employee to serve as a witness to the consent to an adoption by an incarcerated birth parent.
House Bill 276 adds a victims' bill of rights to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
House Bill 315 addresses female genital mutilation.
Senate Bill 320 enacts the Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.
House Bill 502 protects a victim's rights to be present at a trial.
House Bill 504 provides that past sexual victimization and allegations of past sexual victimization may be excluded from evidence in certain criminal trials.
Senate Bill 94 provides workers compensation coverage for volunteer firefighters.
Senate Bill 601 provides members of National Guard and Reserves who serve on active duty, as well as their spouses, preference for placement into job training programs for one year after discharge.
House Bill 65 designates the Route 3047 bridge over the South Branch of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Private First Class Steve L. Klosz Memorial Bridge.
Senate Bill 607 allows municipal police to use radar for traffic speed enforcement.
Senate Bill 742 exempts gas-powered passenger cars, vans, and light-duty trucks from the emissions testing program for the first eight years after manufacture.
Senate Bill 743 replaces the annual vehicle emissions testing mandate with a two-year testing requirement in counties where testing is required.
Senate Bill 744 exempts Blair, Cambria, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, and Westmoreland counties from vehicle emissions testing.
Senate Bill 745 replaces the tailpipe test in Pittsburgh and the two-speed idle test via a dynamometer/treadmill in the Philadelphia region with a gas cap test and a visual inspection for model year 1994-95 vehicles.
Senate Bill 746 extends the transition date for existing emissions inspection stations to obtain new emissions testing equipment by November 1, 2019.
Senate Bill 748 designates a portion of Route 50 in Independence Township, Washington County, as the Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman Memorial Highway.
House Bill 1065 designates the Route 3033 bridge over Redbank Creek in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County, as the CPL James Slagle 2nd Ranger Battalion Army Ranger WWII Memorial Bridge.
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Senate Resolution 140 urges Congress to implement the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018.
House Bill 233 amends the Second Class County Code to provide for the decoration of deceased service members graves with flags on Memorial Day.
House Bill 859 authorizes the 911 emergency communications program until June 30, 2023.
The Senate returns to voting session on Monday at 1 p.m. You can watch session live at PASenateGOP.com.
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American Jewish Australian Martin Indyk, who served as USA ambassador to Israel, strongly defending it when he was working at "AIPAC" and then at Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Therefore, he was appointed to represent Washington's solicit desire to characterize pre-negotiation results.
Regional and world political circumstances have served US and Israel, giving them the chance to eliminate the Palestinian case by taking advantage of the Arabs sinking in the so-called " Demolishing Spring" drawn by anti-Arab forces. Thus, they swooped on the Palestinian case to impose their so desired solutions
Through the American enthusiasm, John Kerry, "chairman of American diplomacy" has made a series of visits to the occupied territories and petrodollar countries, since the U.S. is urging to complete the negotiations as soon as possible, to impose a solution whatever form or way to solve postponed complex problems. Consequently, no one will dare any more approaching those problems as Jerusalem issue, sovereignty and the right of return, but in an embellished diplomatic manner.
Obama in Kerry's mask, is trying to show good intentions by resuming negotiations and diplomatic statements which are completely free of good will, and reveal Washington's desire to reach a solution that will topple the Palestinian cause, ignoring all the degradations of this oppressed people throughout history.
Washington's desire to erase the Palestinian cause, associated with Arabs' hypocrisy who permanently assume their false loyalty to the Palestinian people return to its homelands.
At this time, the American hypocrisy is still continuing by providing advocacy for Israelis to increase the settlements in exchange of some prisoners release, who have already ended their period of unjust sentences. It is well known, that America will not reward the Palestinians at the expense of Israelis.
Though, political chaos is spreading all over most of Arab countries, Israel is unable to pass its sinister scheme. In addition to another dilemma that Palestinians are facing represented by their disability to execute Israeli requests. As a matter of fact, Israel's goal is to liquidate Palestinian rights remaining under the so-called "Peace negotiations". Nonetheless, Palestinian cause liquidation is a far-off goal, even though under Saudi- Guarantee.
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Share this Story: City pushes forward with economic development fund and tax relief program
City pushes forward with economic development fund and tax relief program
Meghan Potkins • Calgary Herald
A committee of council debated how to attract investment and offer relief for struggling Calgary business owners. Photo by Leah Hennel /Leah Hennel/Postmedia
The wheels are in motion on a $100-million plan to kick-start Calgary's struggling economy, with a decision Tuesday to create an arms-length agency that could begin funding projects and businesses as early as this spring.
But Tuesday's meeting of the city's finance committee — which gave tentative approval to renew a tax-relief program for businesses — also saw councillors vote to oust Mayor Naheed Nenshi from the group that will ultimately oversee the Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF).
City pushes forward with economic development fund and tax relief program Back to video
Some councillors raised concerns about "politicization" of the board's decisions by including the mayor and a council member, voting 4-5 against including Nenshi, while retaining Coun. Jeff Davison. The decision still awaits a final vote of council later this month.
Nenshi dismissed the move following the meeting, arguing his office will play a key role in economic development activity regardless of who ultimately sits on the board.
"As mayor, I have a different economic development role than all other members of council because I actually close deals with people," Nenshi said following the vote. "I sit down and talk to people and say, 'What's it going to take to get you to move to Calgary?'"
"This is $100 million of taxpayer money and I think that it's important that council have some oversight."
Councillors also questioned the board's diversity when it came to expertise in sectors other than energy and commercial real estate, and asked whether there were plans to tap more women or minorities to participate.
WHO makes decisions on that $100M fund? Current make-up includes some key figures in #yyc business community, particularly from energy sector. Board admits they'll need to beef up expertise on tech/innovation sector going forward. Also incl. Mayor Nenshi & Coun. Davison #yyccc pic.twitter.com/s3ddzBFlGO
— Meghan Potkins (@mpotkins) March 6, 2018
Mary Moran, CEO of Calgary Economic Development, said the board will become more diverse in the coming months as they add and swap members.
But some members of the interim board grew exasperated with council questioning Tuesday, arguing that the process had already dragged out for too long.
"What I really want council to do is let us get going," said interim board member Barry Munro. "We've been talking about this for nine months and it was an urgent priority nine months ago. I know that this takes time, but it is extraordinary to us. In my world, where I come from, nine months later we're still thinking about this stuff?"
When finally approved, the EDIF will be managed by a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary, much like the Calgary Municipal Land Corp. (CMLC) or Calgary Housing Corp. (CHC), and will administer funds aimed at helping Calgary compete internationally to attract economic investment to the city.
EDIF funds could be used to develop projects in Calgary from smart logistics hubs, biomedical hubs and research parks, to a centre for cannabis excellence that could include regulatory testing and financial services, according to Calgary Economic Development.
Around 300 projects have already been considered for funding and a formal application process will be launched in April.
Calgary's $10M economic development fund is just the beginning: CED
Committee proposes using $90 million to attract investment to Calgary
Council approves $90 million to attract economic investment amid downturn
Tuesday also saw committee members vote on the continuation of a tax relief program that will limit non-residential property tax increases.
Councillors elected to continue the program for a second year as suburban business owners continue to face huge tax hikes as a result of a multibillion-dollar drop in assessed values in downtown offices due to the economic downturn.
Similar to 2017, the program will limit non-residential municipal tax increases to five per cent, funded through a $41-million subsidy from the city's fiscal stability reserve.
Committee heard Tuesday that last year's program helped more than 5,000 property owners to the tune of $25.8 million; one of the program's largest beneficiaries, Chinook Centre, received $2.4 million in tax relief.
But some councillors questioned city assessors about the effectiveness of the program since it relies on landlords actually passing on the tax break to business tenants.
"This is the biggest problem with it," Nenshi acknowledged Tuesday. "We believe the vast majority of this decrease has not been pocketed by the landlords but has flowed through to the tenants. And in cases where the tenants are not getting it, I really do encourage them to call their landlord or, heck, call me, and let us know what's going on."
Nenshi also said the city will need to adjust its method of resolving the downtown property tax shortfall, since drawing crash from the rainy-day fund to subsidize businesses can't continue indefinitely.
"It can't go on forever and ever," Nenshi said. "At some point, we've got to refill that downtown and that's what the Economic Development Investment Fund is partially about, because the best way to fix this is to bring the assessment base back up."
mpotkins@postmedia.com
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PLAN: L-shaped on plan range of almshouses, the west end rebuilt 1907-9 in free Tudor style.
EXTERIOR: 1 storey and attic. Ground floor brick with stone dressings, stone window frames, plinth and stringcourses, with timber-framing above; panelled doors with canopies on shaped brackets. C16 wing on left [E] with sashes on ground floor, C20 flat roof dormers above and chamfered arch doorway on left; on left [N] corner a stone arch linking almshouses to chapel [qv]. Rear [S] facing road, 2:1:1:2 bays, large 2 and 3-light stone mullion windows with transoms, and timber-framed gable at centre with brick stack. C16 stone range on right [E] with sashes, gable on right and stone stacks heightened in brick.
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BLUE PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Fiji is a nation of more than 300 islands whose past, present and future are intrinsically linked to the ocean. As historic voyagers and canoe builders for the Pacific, Fijian culture is inseparable from the ocean.
The Republic of Fiji has partnered with the Waitt Institute to implement 30% protection of Fiji's waters from 0-200 nautical miles and support ocean management in three core areas; Marine Spatial Planning, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Fisheries. This 5+ year Blue Prosperity program will be led by the Fijian Government and designed in a way to support inclusion, equity, and traditional knowledge to improve long-term economic stability, livelihoods, and ocean ecosystems.
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Fiji launches Blue Prosperity program to secure healthy oceans & economic resilience
New partnership with the Waitt Institute will support implementation of 30% protection of Fiji's ocean and development of a diverse blue economy
December 03, 2021, Suva, Fiji - The Republic of Fiji has formalized a partnership with the Waitt Institute to implement 30% protection of Fiji's waters from 0-200 nautical miles and support ocean management in three core areas; Marine Spatial Planning, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Fisheries. This 5+ year Blue Prosperity program will be led by the Fijian Government and designed in a way to support inclusion, equity, and traditional knowledge to improve long-term economic stability, livelihoods, and ocean ecosystems.
The Ministries of Economy, Fisheries, and Environment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Waitt Institute to formally launch the Blue Prosperity program, which seeks to assist Fiji's vision to sustainably manage 100% of its ocean and marine resources while implementing Fiji's global leadership commitments to protect 30% by 2030. The Blue Prosperity program will align with and learn from existing ocean management efforts. The program will be science-based, collaborative, and consultative, with input from government agencies, civil society, stakeholders, NGOs, community groups, ocean experts, and individuals.
Attorney General and Minister of Economy, Civil Service, and Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said, "The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding is another fundamental step towards that better, bluer and more sustainable future. And we're grateful to you, Ted Waitt, for putting your time and resources behind a cause that I know means as much to you as it does to any Fijian. We all understand that the greatest good we can achieve in our lifetimes is to protect the Earth, the one home we have, and un-do the decades of reckless damage done to the natural world. We have the knowledge and wisdom to do much better by nature and, in so doing, do much better for ourselves and our children. This effort is far too important for any of us to go it alone."
Fiji's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is 70 times larger than its landmass, making up 1,290,000 km2. In 2021, the Ministry of Economy released the National Ocean Policy (NOP), a guiding document defining the mission "to secure and sustainably manage all of Fiji's ocean and marine resources."
The Waitt Institute will provide technical expertise, capacity, and funding to assist Fiji in implementing their ocean commitments and elements of the NOP. The Waitt Institute partners with committed governments and local stakeholders to create and implement sustainable ocean plans to benefit communities, the economy, and the environment. They currently have partnerships within the Pacific region with the Governments of Tonga, Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, as well as other global partnerships in the Azores, Barbuda, Bermuda, Curaçao, and the Maldives.
Ted Waitt, Founder and Chairman of the Waitt Institute said, "Only Fijians know what is best for Fijians' ocean. We're humbled and honored to be able to provide the technical assistance to make their visions for resilient oceans in Fiji a reality. We recognize the immense amount of work that has been done to manage Fiji's oceans thus far and are proud to support the Government, NGOs, and communities in their efforts to protect 30% of Fiji's waters."
The MOU signing launches a 6-month work planning process with government agencies to determine key goals, objectives, and collaborators. Upon conclusion of the work planning phase, the Blue Prosperity program will begin assessments and consultations to ultimately create a legally-binding marine spatial plan, promote economic growth, and support Fiji's efforts to strengthen sustainable fisheries management.
"To truly succeed, Fiji's commitments must become the world's. We believe our most lasting contribution to this effort extends far beyond our patch of Pacific because we believe that our example can inspire others. We have seen before that ideas and projects that start in our islands can be scaled up around the world. And we have the plans and the potential to be that beacon for sustainable innovation and for responsible blue development. Thanks to the Waitt Institute, we now have another key partnership as well. And I commend you all for being here, for standing with us, and for helping to make a defining difference for the security and prosperity of countless generations to come." said Attorney General and Minister of Economy, Civil Service, and Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
About the Waitt Institute
The Waitt Institute is a non-profit that partners with committed governments and local stakeholders to create and implement sustainable ocean plans to benefit communities, the economy, and the environment. The Waitt Institute brings a team of technical experts to help facilitate the policymaking process and capacity building for effective implementation and long-term success through expertise, funding, and tools focusing on marine spatial planning, blue economy, and sustainable fisheries. The Waitt Institute is the founding member and organizing body of the Blue Prosperity Coalition, which currently has Blue Prosperity partnerships with the Azores, Barbuda, Bermuda, Curaçao, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Maldives, Samoa, and Tonga.
The Waitt Institute's sister organization, the Waitt Foundation, specializes in public-private partnership and supports high impact global ocean initiatives with the ultimate goal of sustainable, resilient and thriving seas that benefit all. These organizations were founded and are chaired by Ted Waitt, co-founder of Gateway, Inc.
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