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A 2023–2024-es angol labdarúgó-bajnokság a Premier League 32. szezonja, összességében a 125. profi angol bajnoki szezon. A mérkőzések beosztását 2023. június 14-én adják ki.

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Húsz csapat fog részt venni a bajnokságban, az előző szezon legjobb tizenhét csapata és a három csapat, ami feljutott a másodosztályból. 2023. március 11-ig két csapat biztosította be bennmaradását: az Arsenal és a Manchester City.

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Survey Reveals Dominance of English Bulls in US
US - A spring 2008 survey of U.S. producers with 200 or more beef cows confirmed the dominant influence of the Angus breed, but also showed regional variations in breed and trait emphasis. Certified Angus Beef LLC contracted with Drovers, using the magazine's prequalified list.
According to Certified Angus Beef, the return rate of nearly 5% in the online survey resulted in 1,035 completed forms from 45 states, representing 11,397 bulls. Those returns were cross-tabulated by such variables as breed preference, region and use of postweaning data.
English breed bulls were used in 2008 by nearly 70% of respondents, who specified 55.2% registered Angus (see Table 1). Composites, which are often Angus-based, described 13.2% of the bulls. The second-highest purebred response was Hereford, well back at 7.5%, but ahead of Charolais, the highest Continental breed, at 6.9%.
Considering regional differences, Angus bulls rule the Midwest, at 63.6% of the total, and 74.1% used at least one Angus bull. Angus made up the smallest share of all bulls in the Southeast, yet the region led the way in widespread use with 80.8% turning out at least one.
The Southeast also compensated somewhat with 21.5% of its bulls from the Brangus breed, an Angus-based stable composite. Perhaps that preference is related to the Southeast having the lowest reported share of composite bulls at 4.1%. The North Central region numbers show the inverse relationship with literally no Brangus but the highest regional share of composites at 22.2%. The North Central region was second in reported use of at least one Angus bull, at 80.3%.
Charolais were strongest across the South, though never more than 11.2% of a region. Hereford and Red Angus bull usage was reported most in the West, which also was the second-highest region for overall percentage of Angus bulls. Although nine breeds were named, along with composites, the others comprised less than 5% in any region.
With enough cows and territory to make up its own region, Texas comes in as a top Angus-use region, more than five times as popular as second-place Charolais.
Since 89% of the respondents keep replacement heifers to build their herds, cowherd composition relative to bull use is an important point. While 73.2% of cows are either straight-bred Angus or Angus-based crossbreds, most (58.5%) of those are straightbreds. Results of a similar 2006 survey noted that 70% of commercial producers with 100 or more cows considered their herds predominately Angus.
The 2008 survey asked breeders to rate genetic traits by importance, and calving ease ranked nearly three times higher than any other, followed by growth and then breeder reputation and animal appearance. Maternal traits finished near the bottom as a primary selector, but rose as a component of balanced selection.
The three most popular traits for all producers were calving ease, growth and maternal. That did not change much regardless of breed preference. Although carcass value was of middling importance overall, those who rated it highly also paid significantly more attention to feedlot efficiency and less to appearance or breeder reputation. In regional results, those in the South Central states were the most likely to appreciate carcass value as a trait, while it was least noted in the West.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


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Balionycteris maculataspotted-winged fruit bat
By Ryan Rubbelke
Spotted-winged fruit bats are native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Borneo. (Corbert and Hill, 1980)
oceanic islands
Other Geographic Terms
island endemic
Spotted-winged fruit bats prefer forests, lowlands, or foothills, and are commonly found in and around Eastern Asia. (Anderson and Jones , 1984)
Balionycteris maculata can grow to be about 50 to 66 mm in length, and can weigh up to 14.5 g. They have no external tail, a short nose, and the length of their forearm ranges from 39 to 43 mm. (Nowak, 1999)
These fruit bats have unique dentition, in that they only have one pair of lower incisors.
The color of pelage can range from sooty brown to a grayish tint. Balionycteris maculata has a black head and the wings are marked with yellow spots. A baculum is present in males. (Nowak, 1999)
The only other bat with which this species could be confused is Chironax melanocephalus, or black-capped fruit bats. These two species which share similar external characteristics, although the latter is slightly smaller, differs in dental characters, and lacks spots on the wings. (Nowak, 1999)
9.5 to 14.5 g
0.33 to 0.51 oz
1.97 to 2.60 in
Range wingspan
No information was found on mating systems.
Data on the reproductive characteristics of this species are lacking. However, it is likely that B. maculata is similar to other temperate/tropical fruit bats.
Most fruit bats reach puberty in the second year after birth. Copulation is accomplished while suspended by the hind legs in the roost. Females can produce 1 to 2 young per year, although typically only give birth to one young at a time. Fruit bats are known to breed throughout the year, with young being born every month of the year. Delayed implantation may occur. (Anderson and Jones , 1984; Anderson and Jones , 1984)
year-round breeding
delayed implantation
The breeding interval of this species is not known, but is likely to be once or twice per year.
The breeding season of these animals has not been reported, but is likely to be throughout the year.
Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female)
Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male)
Parental care in this species has not been documented. However, as mammals, females of this species are known to provide their young with milk and protection. The mother probably also grooms her offspring, and cares for them while they reach maturity. The role of males in parental care has not been established. (Nowak, 1999)
no parental involvement
pre-fertilization
No information on the lifespan/longevity of this species is available. As the only member of the genus Balionycteris, it is not even possible to generalize from closely related species. (Nowak, 1999)
Although mostly nocturnal, some of these bats have been seen during the day. They are generally tree-dwelling, although have been seen in the limestone caverns in Sabah. They generally roost in groups of more than 10. (Anderson and Jones , 1984)
Spotted-winged fruit bats are homoeothermic, and rectal tests have shown temperatures ranging from 31 to 37 degrees Celsius. These bats have shortened jaws and a powerful bite for eating fruit. Along with both of their powerful bite, their canines are well developed. The bats locate food by smellas well as by sight. Most do not have a well-developed echolocation. (Anderson and Jones , 1984)
Some bats migrate seasonally to find fruit, although there are no details on such behavior available for B. maculata. These bats are relatively slow flyers, and hibernation has been reported. (Anderson and Jones , 1984; Harrison, 1974; Nowak, 1999)
The size of the home range of this species has not been reported.
Balionycteris maculata uses a variety of postures in communciation, as well as a number of noises. These bats are reported to be very vocal. It is likely that tactile communication is important in the roost, between mates, rival, and between parents and their offspring. The role of scent cues in communication in this species has not been documented, but is probably at least minimally important. (Anderson and Jones , 1984)
As the common name suggests, this mammal is frugivorous, primarily feeding on fruit, pollen, and nectar. Balionycteris maculata consumes fruit by utilizing the juices and spitting out the fibers. It has been reported that this animal also feeds on insects. (Anderson and Jones , 1984)
Predators of this species have not been reported.
These bats are frugivores and may be important in seed dispersal. (Nowak, 1999)
There is no information avaiable suggesting any positive economic impact of these animals on humans.
Occasionally B. maculata has been know to damage fruit crops, reducing the fruit yield for local farmers. (Anderson and Jones , 1984)
crop pest
From what I have gathered there has not been a special status that has been placed on this mammal.
Ryan Rubbelke (author), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Chris Yahnke (editor, instructor), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Referring to an animal that lives in trees; tree-climbing.
in mammals, a condition in which a fertilized egg reaches the uterus but delays its implantation in the uterine lining, sometimes for several months.
The process by which an animal locates itself with respect to other animals and objects by emitting sound waves and sensing the pattern of the reflected sound waves.
an animal that mainly eats fruit
An animal that eats mainly plants or parts of plants.
animals that live only on an island or set of islands.
makes seasonal movements between breeding and wintering grounds
islands that are not part of continental shelf areas, they are not, and have never been, connected to a continental land mass, most typically these are volcanic islands.
found in the oriental region of the world. In other words, India and southeast Asia.
the region of the earth that surrounds the equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south.
uses sound above the range of human hearing for either navigation or communication or both
breeding takes place throughout the year
Anderson, S., J. Jones . 1984. Orders and Families of Recent Mammals of the World. New York: The American Society of Mammalogists.
Corbert, G., J. Hill. 1980. A World List of Mammalian Species. Britain: British Museum.
Harrison, J. 1974. An Introduction to Mammals of Singapore and Malaya. Singapore: Singapore Branch Malayan Nature Society.
Nowak, R. 1999. Walker's Mammals of the World, Sixth Edition. Baltimore and London: The Johns Hopkins University Press.
Order Chiroptera bats
Chiroptera: information (1) Chiroptera: pictures (256) Chiroptera: specimens (2018) Chiroptera: sounds (1)
Family Pteropodidae Old World fruit bats
Pteropodidae: information (1) Pteropodidae: pictures (57) Pteropodidae: specimens (193)
Genus Balionycteris spotted-winged fruit bat
Species Balionycteris maculata spotted-winged fruit bat
Balionycteris maculata: information (1)
To cite this page: Rubbelke, R. 2004. "Balionycteris maculata" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 18, 2020 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Balionycteris_maculata/


The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) works throughout the developing world to improve livelihoods and foster more productive, sustainable maize and wheat farming systems. Our portfolio squarely targets critical challenges, including food insecurity and malnutrition, climate change and environmental degradation. Through collaborative research, partnerships, and training, the center helps to build and strengthen a new generation of national agricultural research and extension services in maize- and wheat-growing nations. As a member of the CGIAR System composed of 15 agricultural research centers, CIMMYT leads the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat, which align and add value to the efforts of more than 500 partners.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) works throughout the developing world to improve livelihoods and foster more productive, sustainable maize and wheat farming systems. Our portfolio squarely targets critical challenges, including food insecurity and malnutrition, climate change and environmental degradation.
Through collaborative research, partnerships, and training, the center helps to build and strengthen a new generation of national agricultural research and extension services in maize- and wheat-growing nations. As a member of the CGIAR System composed of 15 agricultural research centers, CIMMYT leads the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat, which align and add value to the efforts of more than 500 partners.
The Nepal Seed and Fertilizer Project (NSAF) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is being implemented by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT). The Agriculture Development Strategy (ADS) and the Seed Vision of the Government of Nepal (GoN) emphasizes on commercial agriculture and vibrant seed systems. Access to quality seed is key to improve agricultural productivity in Nepal. NSAF is in the process of developing a digitally enabled seed system (DESS). The DESS will support government policies and make operations more insight driven and efficient by improving the visibility of all stages of the seed distribution system. It will support all users through the use of intuitive interfaces, that work on a range of devices including mobile and operate effectively in low-bandwidth situations. A rich dataset can be queried and compared in real-time using innovative interfaces, and offer a powerful reporting tools. Accurate data entry will be easy to perform, and the backend system will be scalable and flexible to meet an ever expanding database.
The DESS consists of 2 high-level systems: Digital Seed Catalog, and Smart Seed Balance Sheet. The project will require the design and implementation of front-end mobile-friendly interfaces, conversion and importing of historical data to a scalable database solution, linking (APIs) to other systems where appropriate and acceptable, as well as generating graphically rich reports.
CIMMYT Regional Office in Nepal is inviting prospective Nepali firms to submit proposals for the delivery of a Digital Seed Catalog & Smart Seed Balance Sheet.
Vendors who submit the above requirement will be subject to the following evaluation criteria: Technical Approach, Proposed Personnel, Past Experience, Budget.
Vendors who exceed the minimum criteria will be expected to present their pitch during the week starting Monday the 29nd of April 2019 at the CIMMYT office.


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pttwarrior Mar 17, 2020 10:47 AM
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on Taiwan
Source: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3893350
48-year-old Taipei hotel forced out of business by coronavirus
Stylish Leofoo Hotel to close permanently in May as epidemic hammers Taiwan's hospitality industry
By Ching-Tse Cheng, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to haunt Taiwan's tourism industry, the long-established Leofoo Hotel (六福客棧) in Taipei's Zhongshan District has become the latest victim of the outbreak and announced its permanent closure in May.
Following the Taiwan Travel Quality Assurance Association's (TQAA) prediction last week that more than 90 percent of Taiwanese travel agencies would shut down if the virus persists till December, Leofoo Hotel said Monday (March 9) that it will end operations on May 31. The 48-year-old hotel, known for its traditional Chinese style decor and convenient location, said that the land will be used for the construction of a commercial building instead.
The hotel's parent company, Leofoo Tourism Group, said it had been planning to refurbish the building and continue operations until at least 2021 but that the slow business caused by the virus has forced it to call it quits. The group expressed gratitude to its customers and emphasized that it will provide compensation to the staff, reported CNA.
Leofoo Tourism Group explained that customers who have purchased vouchers for accommodations or the buffet can ask for a full refund at the front desk. It added that after May, any unused vouchers will be treated as cash at affiliated businesses, including Courtyard by Marriott Taipei and the Leofoo Village Theme Park, reported Now News.
pttwarrior Mar 18, 2020 5:44 AM
Source: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/.../07/2003732204
Landis shuts struggling Taichung hotel
A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE: The hotel, which has had only one profitable year since it opened, would close on Monday, as it faces increasing competition and high rent
By Crystal Hsu / Staff reporter
Landis Hospitality Group (麗緻餐旅集團) yesterday approved plans to close Landis Taichung Hotel (台中亞都麗緻飯店) next week, as the COVID-19 outbreak sharpens losses in an increasingly crowded market.
"As the virus outbreak is to persist for a while, the board decided it is better to shut down the Taichung property to rein in losses," Landis Hospitality director of finance and accounting Kay Ku (古亦敏) told a news briefing at the Taipei Exchange Market.
The 13-year-old property is the first five-star hotel to exit the Taiwanese market as tourist arrivals fall and local travelers forgo gatherings over fear of the flu-like disease.
The outlet has accumulated NT$350 million (US$11.7 million) in losses as of the third quarter of last year, with slim chances of generating profit against growing competition and operation costs, the hotel and restaurant operator said.
The group — which also runs the Landis Taipei Hotel (台北亞都麗緻飯店) and has franchise relationships with four other hotels in New Taipei City, Hsinchu and Tainan — also said that high rent expenses contributed to the closure, which is to take effect on Monday.
Landis Hospitality said that it would seek arbitration if the landlord, Cathay Life Insurance Co (國泰人壽), claims damage beyond the premature cancelation fees stipulated in the lease. The group reportedly sought rent concessions, but to no avail.
High rent forced Westin Taipei (台北威斯汀六福皇宮) out of the market in 2018.
Despite its convenient location in central Taichung, Landis Taichung struggled in an increasingly crowded market that has been joined by the Place Taichung (台中大毅老爺行旅) and Millennium Hotels and Resorts (台中日月千禧酒店), as well as other international hotel brands that are expected to open in the area.
Landis Hospitality would help more than 200 employees find jobs at other hotels and provide full refunds for hotel and restaurant vouchers, group chairwoman Michelle Hsu (徐儷萍) said.
With a focus on business travelers, the hotel failed to turn a profit since its 2007 opening, with the exception of 2010.
Hsu said that she had tried to defend the Taichung property, which has come under criticism from the board over the years for its poor earnings.
The affiliated Pause Landis (璞石麗緻溫泉會館) in New Taipei City's mountainous Wulai District (烏來) has halted operations from Feb. 14 to Sunday next week, as the hot-spring resort has also been hard hit by the outbreak.
Hsu did not comment on reports that Cathay Life's affiliated hotels would seek to fill the vacancy.
The group reported NT$54.01 million in net losses for the first three quarters of last year, with the hotel wing accounting for 80.74 percent, Landis Hospitality data showed.
pttwarrior Mar 21, 2020 5:01 PM
New Taipei City to shut down sports centers, libraries amid coronavirus fears
Prominent museums will also close for 14 days starting March 20
By Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Sports centers, museums, and libraries in New Taipei City will shut down for 14 days beginning Friday (March 20) to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), according to Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜).
On Thursday (March 19), Taiwan's total number of virus patients reached 108, including 78 imported cases and one death.
Hou made the statement at what would have been the opening of an activities center in the city's Xinzhuang District, apologizing to staff for the unexpected cancellation of the event and for not allowing them to work, CNA reported. The new measure applies to all enclosed spaces normally open to the public and managed by the New Taipei City Government, reports said.
The list included some of the city's most prominent museums, such as the Yingge Ceramics Museum, the Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology in Bali District and the Wulai Atayal Museum, as well as local activity centers.
In addition, the campuses of elementary and secondary schools in New Taipei City will be closed to outsiders from Thursday (March 19) until the end of the school year. Groups sometimes rent campuses' athletic fields to hold public events, such as flea markets or concerts, but that will not be possible under the new measures.
Source: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiw.../23/2003731483
Virus Outbreak: Taipei to close centers to protect children and elderly
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter
The Taipei City Government on Friday said that community care centers and parent-child centers in Taipei would be temporarily closed until the end of next month to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to elderly people and young children.
The city government decided to suspend operation of the centers at least until the end of next month to contain COVID-19, Taipei Deputy Mayor Vivian Huang (黃珊珊) said.
Whether to open them in April would be decided based on the spread of the virus at that time, she added.
An assessment showed that prevention resources at the city's 477 community care centers and 13 parent-child centers might not be capable of handling the disease if it progresses, so it was decided to postpone the opening date from Tuesday to the end of next month, the Taipei Department of Social Welfare said.
The city's Department of Transportation is to designate two taxis for transporting residents under home quarantine to hospitals for treatment, except for those with a fever or respiratory symptoms, Huang said.
People in need of the service must go to the health department and gain approval in advance, because they are not allowed to leave home when under quarantine, Department of Health Commissioner Huang Shier-chieg (黃世傑) said.
More than 3,000 people are under home quarantine, he added.
One person, who arrived from Hong Kong on Feb. 12, filled in a false passport number and false contact information, he said, adding that he should be under quarantine, but has gone missing.
The police are assisting the city government in finding him, he added.
Yesterday, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) reiterated his opinion that the Central Epidemic Command Center should tell the public where the nation's 24th patient — a woman in her 60s living in northern Taiwan — resides to lessen the panic.
On Friday, when Ko first expressed this opinion, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who heads the center, said that disclosing the woman's whereabouts "would not do much good," as she was hospitalized the day after her emergency room visit on Jan. 29 and her activities prior to that did not fall within the virus' incubation period.
"Local governments certainly know about confirmed cases in their administrative area, because the center's orders and contact investigations are conducted with the assistance of local health departments," Chen added yesterday.
If local governments know the details, making them public would only cause more panic, he added.
Yesterday, Ko said that he does not know the details.
"Isn't it because China keeps hiding things from the public that it is in its current situation?" Ko said. "Sometimes I think that Taiwan and China came from the 'same sauce tank' — these people think the same way."
While people sometimes react irrationally, Taiwan is a relatively mature democratic society, so even if being transparent and open causes panic, not letting the public know might cause people to panic more, Ko added.
Source: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/tai.../20/2003733048
Virus Outbreak: Senior-high school first to close due to virus
By Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporter
A senior-high school in northern Taiwan is to become the first school in the nation to suspend all classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic after two students were confirmed to have contracted the disease, Minister of Education Pan Wen-chung (潘文忠) said yesterday.
Classes are to be suspended from today through Friday next week, Pan said at the Central Epidemic Command Center's (CECC) daily media briefing in Taipei.
Students would not return to the school until March 30, the center said.
The school's second case of the coronavirus — and the nation's 103rd — was reported yesterday.
He is a classmate of the nation's 59th case, who returned to Taiwan on March 5 after visiting Greece with his family from January, the center said.
The two students' classes were suspended after the first case was confirmed, the Ministry of Education said.
The school, the local education department and the ministry began to "prepare for the worst" after the initial class suspension, Pan said, adding that preparations included ensuring that distance learning could be carried out.
The ministry also sent the school 10 thermometers and 10,000 masks after the first case was reported, he said.
Classes at the school are to be moved online following its closure, he added.
The school has 1,650 students, and 154 faculty and staff, the ministry said.
During the closure, administrative staff at the school would still be required to go to work, with the exception of those who needed to be quarantined due to contact with a confirmed case, Pan said.
Guidelines released by the ministry last month say that a class would be suspended for 14 days if one student or teacher in the class contracts the virus.
If two or more students or teachers at a school contract the virus, all classes at the school would be suspended for 14 days, they say.
The center said that it was counting the school's quarantine period as having started on Friday last week, as that was the last day that both students had contact with other students and teachers at the school.
Virus Outbreak: Fewer travelers at Taoyuan airport than during SARS
Staff writer, with CNA
The number of passengers passing through Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Saturday fell below the daily average during the height of the SARS epidemic in 2003, the National Immigration Agency said yesterday.
Only about 7,800 people traveled through the nation's main international gateway, about 1,700 passengers fewer than the 9,500 who used the airport a day earlier.
That daily traffic was well below the 9,300 passengers handled on average by the airport in May 2003 at the height of the SARS epidemic, when economic activity in Taiwan and in the region ground to a halt, NIA statistics showed.
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Passengers at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday wear protective suits, masks and goggles.
Photo: CNA
Passenger numbers at Taoyuan airport have been falling since Taiwan and governments worldwide began imposing travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Saturday's passenger traffic at Taoyuan airport was far below the average daily traffic of 133,300 passengers in January — which was nearly identical to last year's average of 133,400 passengers — and an estimated 70,000 passengers per day last month.
Because of declining demand, airlines have been cutting capacity, and yesterday, about three-quarters of scheduled arrivals and departures at Taoyuan airport were canceled, leaving only about 160 flights operating, the airport's Web site said.
pttwarrior Apr 3, 2020 5:28 AM
Taipei's Shilin night market is down, more than 80 stores are for rent
士林夜市倒店潮 超過80店面待租
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士林夜市湧現退租潮!記者實際走訪,發現文林路上,整排一樓黃金店面,短短不到200公尺,兩側就有近10家店面待租,就連大型連鎖店「日藥本舖」,也悄悄收店,士林夜市似乎將步上東區後塵。房仲推測,可能有房東等待陽明戲院都更案,加上長期不景氣和武漢肺炎,因此引發倒店危機。
More than 10 shops in Taipei's Yongkang Street closed
疫情衝擊觀光客不來 台北永康街10間店關門
武漢肺炎疫情衝擊旅遊、餐飲業,尤其仰賴觀光客的商圈,生意明顯下滑,台北市永康街業績平均下滑5成,還有的伴手禮店只開7天,就宣告結束營業。
pttwarrior Apr 3, 2020 4:05 PM
Taipei's Ximending shopping district to shut down many stores during coronavirus crisis
西門町等嘸觀光客 伴手禮店爆退租潮-民視新聞
在全球爆發武漢肺炎疫情下,觀光客進不來台灣,國人也減少出門,首當其衝的就是商圈店家,以西門町為例,過去伴手禮店林立,專門做觀光客生意,現在爆出「退租潮」。
潮牌STAGE西門店 4月吹熄燈號
又有老店歇業!這是位在西門町街頭台灣潮牌店,已經十五年的潮牌旗艦店,驚傳將要收店了!發言人說,其實他們半年前就考慮歇業,主要是因為坪效使用不佳,加上現在受到疫情影響,忍痛吹起熄燈號。
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3911832
Latest map of coronavirus cases in Taiwan
Only five counties of Taiwan have been spared from the Wuhan coronavirus
By Huang Tzu-ti, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Taiwan News — Taipei City and New Taipei City together accounted for more than half of the 373 confirmed Wuhan coronavirus cases in Taiwan as of Monday (April 6), according to the latest geographical distribution of the infections.
The map did not count the three new cases reported Tuesday (April 7), which brought the total to 376.
Out of the 22 administrative divisions of Taiwan, Taipei took the lead with 107 cases, followed by 85 cases in New Taipei. The two cities reported a combined total of 192 infections, or 51 percent of total cases.
The eastern counties of Hualien and Taitung join outlying Penghu County, Kinmen County, and Lienchiang County, as the five remaining divisions that have zero recorded cases of the coronavirus.
The numbers of coronavirus infections in other cities and counties are as follows: Taoyuan City (39), Taichung City (37), Kaohsiung City (27), Changhua County (18), Tainan City (14), Hsinchu City (11), Pingtung County (7), Keelung (6), Hsinchu County (6), Yunlin County (4), Chiayi City (3), Miaoli County (3), Yilan County (2), Nantou County (2), and Chiayi County (2).
According to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), 324 of the 376 confirmed cases have been imported. Taiwan has so far managed to prevent a large scale community outbreak, with Taipei and New Taipei among the cities taking strict measures to stem the virus from spreading.
Such precautions include wearing face masks on public transportation and social distancing.
Kaohsiung reported zero indigenous cases of coronavirus till now!
Kaohsiung remains the only city with zero cases out of the six special municipalities, and can be said to be the safest city in Taiwan
Kaohsiung's coronavirus response is among the best globally
https://www.storm.mg/article/2486420
新冠肺炎》唯一0本土病例直轄市在這!他驚呼:確診台商趴趴走也沒擴散
冠肺炎(武漢肺炎)疫情升溫,截至5日台灣累計363人確診感染新冠肺炎,其中5人死亡,54人解除隔離,其餘304人持續住院隔離中。1名網友在PTT八卦版上貼出一張本土病例地理分布圖指出,相較其他直轄市有零星的本土個案傳出,「人口這麼多的高雄市,竟然0本土病例?」
該網友提到,日前在高雄爆發的金芭黎舞廳事件,左營區1名50多歲台商在1月21日從武漢返台後,出現發燒及上呼吸道症狀,不過卻隱瞞旅遊史到處趴趴走,甚至跑到金芭黎舞廳,之後不但確診新冠肺炎,還被高雄市衛生局依法開罰30萬元。該網友驚呼,「有這麼大的事件還可以壓在0,oh my god!真的太猛。」
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相較其他直轄市有零星的本土個案傳出,高雄仍維持0本土病例。(取自衛福部傳染病統計資料查詢系統)
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pttwarrior Apr 13, 2020 2:16 PM
Taiwan closes all KTV bars, dance halls amid coronavirus crisis
Taiwan shutters all KTV bars, dance halls after infected Taipei hostess kept serving customers
By Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Taiwan News — All KTV bars (酒店) and dance halls (舞廳) across Taiwan were shut down on Thursday (April 9), after a Taipei KTV hostess continued to serve customers while experiencing Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.
Early on Thursday morning, Liberty Times reported that case No. 379 was a hostess at a well-known KTV bar frequented by wealthy businessmen near Taipei City's red-light district of Linsen North Road. After news broke that she had continued to work after experiencing symptoms, Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shan (黃珊珊) on Thursday morning told reporters KTV bars should close down or at least temporarily cease operations during the epidemic.
During a press conference that afternoon, Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) Deputy Commander Chen Tsung-yen (陳宗彥) announced that in order to maintain public health, all KTV bars and dance halls will close, effective immediately. He then called on business operators to cooperate with all relevant epidemic prevention measures.
In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, Chen called on all city and county governments across the country, as well as economic development departments, health departments, fire departments, and police departments to coordinate and ensure these businesses comply with the closure order. In addition, Chen appealed to all Taiwanese to avoid entering crowded, confined spaces and businesses prone to cluster infections, so as to reduce the odds of transmission.
Chen said there is currently no timeline for when the businesses can reopen. He said the CECC had always been concerned about the possibility of the disease spreading in these venues and asked local authorities for assistance in persuading them to temporarily shut down.
However, he noticed that over the past couple of weeks many such businesses have opened up again. Therefore, the CECC needs to order a full closure of all such establishments, said Chen.
The deputy commander said that for the time being, night clubs and bars will be allowed to stay open, as long as they observe social distancing regulations. If these venues are unable to adequately enforce social distancing guidelines, he would not rule out imposing harsher restrictions.
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/tai.../17/2003734783
Virus Outbreak: Airport to reduce boarding gates: Lin
EFFICIENCY: With passenger traffic plunging, Taoyuan Airport is to close 20 of its 38 boarding gates from today to save on costs and facilitate renovations, the transport minister said
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Starting today, more than half of the boarding gates at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport are to be closed as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp decline in passenger traffic at the nation's largest airport, Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said yesterday.
Lin spoke to reporters about the ministry's decision after attending a ceremony in New Taipei City's Tamsui District (淡水) to mark the launch of the construction of the Tamkang Bridge (淡江大橋).
"Passenger arrivals at the airport have dropped below 1,000 per day. We have been renovating some of the airport's facilities and would start closing some boarding gates. Passengers would enter and depart through designated gates, which will allow us to save on personnel and maintenance costs," Lin said.
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Airport facilities that are under renovation include runways and taxiways, as well as restrooms, ceilings and floors inside the terminals, he said, adding that closing 20 of the 38 boarding gates would quicken the pace of renovations.
Asked why the ministry did not choose to close one terminal and leave the other one open, Lin said that shutting down one terminal would prevent airport employees from accessing facilities in the closed terminal.
Airport operator Taoyuan International Airport Corp (TIAC) said that it would close boarding gates A1 to A5 and B1 to B5 in Terminal One, and C6 to C10 and D6 to D10 in Terminal Two, adding that these gates are located at the far ends of the two terminals.
The remaining 18 gates would function normally, it said.
Not only would the measure meet the current demand, but it would also allow the airport company to more easily adjust usage of the boarding gates, it said, adding that it is a better cost-saving measure than shutting down one of the terminals.
pttwarrior Apr 20, 2020 7:43 AM
Virus Outbreak: Furloughed worker numbers jump over 6,000 in a week
The number of furloughed employees on Wednesday jumped by 6,262 from seven days earlier, bringing the total number of workers on unpaid leave to 14,821, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the economy, the Ministry of Labor said on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the number of companies that have implemented unpaid leave programs reached 588, up 220 from seven days earlier, ministry data showed.
The number of furloughed employees hit the highest level since December 2011, when 13,034 workers were on unpaid leave, while the number of employers with unpaid leave programs was the highest since September 2009, when it hit 552, the data showed.
Taipei and New Taipei City registered the highest number of furloughed workers during the week at 6,727 — including 4,390 employees at 162 companies in Taipei, and 2,337 workers at 137 firms in New Taipei City.
Tainan reported 1,537 furloughed workers at 50 companies, while Taoyuan registered 1,054 at 40 firms, Kaohsiung 783 at 45 enterprises and Taichung 444 at 21, the data showed.
The manufacturing industry registered the highest number of furloughed workers at 4,874, followed by the hospitality and food and beverage industry at 4,495, and 2,101 in the wholesale and retail sector.
The number of furloughed workers in Hsinchu Science Park, one of the nation's most important tech production hubs, rose to 704 in the week as of Wednesday, about 10 times that from a week earlier.
The latest figures showed that the pandemic has begun affecting supply chains and disrupting manufacturing operations, Department of Labor Standards and Equal Employment Deputy Director Huang Wei-chen (黃維琛) said.
The ministry this month started releasing weekly data on the number of furloughed workers instead of biweekly to better reflect the real workplace situation and to quickly identify people in need, Huang added.
Most of the companies implementing unpaid leave are small enterprises that employ fewer than 50 people, the ministry said.
Unpaid leave programs typically last for fewer than three months, with employees taking five to eight days off per month, it said.
Virus Outbreak: Dynasty Theater to temporarily close as customers dwindle
By Tsai Ya-hua and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer
With fewer than 100 customers per day, Dynasty Theater in Taipei yesterday announced that it would be closing for three months starting on May 4.
The theater playing second-run films near the Minquan W Road MRT Station is to undergo renovations in hopes of providing better services when it reopens in three to four months, it said in a notice on its Web site.
Dynasty has seen its viewership decline 80 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic, said the theater manager, surnamed Hsu (許).
The entrance to Dynasty Theater, a second-run moviehouse on Taipei's Minquan W Road, is pictured yesterday.
Photo: Tsai Ya-hua, Taipei Times
Its equipment is aging since its first renovation eight years ago and now is a good time to refurbish its two auditoriums, Hsu said.
An employee working at the theater said on condition of anonymity that it was difficult for the theater to hold out as long as it did with fewer than 100 customers per day.
Customers can return pre-bought tickets at the counter if they do not want wait until the renovations are completed, Hsu said.
The theater would apply with the Taipei City Government for subsidies to pay its employees, allowing them to retain their job and return to work immediately upon completion of the renovation, Hsu said.
Another theater employee said that while she supported the decision, the theater had not clearly thought out plans for its employees during the three-month hiatus, adding that she would be forced to look for another job.
Taipei Department of Labor section head Shih Chen-su (施貞夙) said that companies are obligated to inform employees ahead of time if they plan to close temporarily, sell the business or downsize.
This concerns severance fees and what arrangements the company has made for laid-off employees, Shih said.
By law, companies must also inform the department within 10 days of its decision, but the department has yet to receive any notice from Dynasty Theater, Shih said.
The department will look into the matter to understand where the company is in terms of operational management, as well as what arrangements it has made for its employees, Shih said.
New Taipei government holds simulation of 21-day lockdown
Mayor Hou Yu-ih prepares for potential lockdown in case Taiwan's pandemic worsens
As New Taipei city continues to add more coronavirus-infected patients, the city government on Monday (April 20) launched a simulation of a 21-day lockdown to prepare for the potential worsening of the country's pandemic.
Following Mayor Hou You-yi's (侯友宜) order to shut down all sports centers, museums, and libraries in New Taipei on March 20, the city officials on Monday engaged in a simulated lockdown exercise and evaluated the most effective ways to carry out school cancellation and distribution of medical resources. The exercise was believed to be a response to Taiwan's recent Navy vessel cases confirmed over the weekend, according to UDN.
Hou said that the city government is planning to implement a 21-day lockdown and ban all non-essential movement for its citizens once the risk of community clusters becomes too high. He explained that the 21 days will consist of a 14-day coronavirus incubation period and an additional 7 days for the virus carriers to recover.
In the case of a lockdown, the New Taipei mayor noted that a principle of "low activity, high activity control" would be followed. He pointed out that only frontline medical workers, essential government employees, and individuals carrying travel permits issued by the government would be allowed to leave their houses.
Hou said he has discussed the lockdown plan with mayors from other cities and said that it is crucial for all local governments to join together if the worst-case scenario happens. However, he said the decision for a lockdown would have to be approved by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) first, according to Liberty Times.
At a press interview following the lockdown simulation, the CECC's advisory specialist panel convener, Chang Shan-chwen (張上淳), gave positive feedback to New Taipei's advanced planning. He stressed that it is unlikely that life in Taiwan will return to normal until a vaccine is developed, and he hopes the Taiwanese can continue to endure the inconvenience for the country's safety, reported CNA.
As of Monday afternoon, New Taipei has recorded 90 coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, Taipei has confirmed 115 infections and Kaohsiung and Taichung have 39 and 40, respectively.
Taipei restaurant refuses foreigners out of fear of coronavirus
Restaurant only allows foreigners to order take out due to coronavirus fears
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Foreign residents in Taiwan have been angered by the appearance of a sign at a Taipei restaurant that only allows foreigners to order takeout, while Taiwanese are allowed to dine inside.
On Monday (April 27), a member of the Facebook group Foreigners Society in Taiwan shared a photo of a discriminatory sign posted at an Italian restaurant and cat cafe in Taipei's Xinyi District. The sign states that due to the impact of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), foreigners are only allowed to order food to go, while "locals" are allowed to enter on the condition that they wear face masks.
The person who posted the image said that the photo had been taken by a friend when they visited the restaurant on Sunday (April 26). He said he was so upset by the restaurant's discriminatory policy that he threatened to call the police.
The staff then called the eatery's owner, who talked to the man and eventually allowed him to enter. The man who uploaded the photo described the sign as "absolutely wrong, ignorant, xenophobic."
The man then reasoned that all of humanity is at risk during the coronavirus crisis, foreign and Taiwanese alike. He argued that everyone should wear a mask and order takeout and that if the restaurant was really so concerned about the safety of its workers, it should shut down.
When asked for an explanation for the sign by Taiwan News, the restaurant claimed it had been created weeks ago because some customers from abroad had allegedly recently returned from overseas without staying under quarantine for the full 14 days as required. It stated that it posted the notice in response.
The restaurant wrote that the sign had been meant to enforce "strict rules" to "protect public health," but it acknowledged it had been made without careful consideration and used a poor choice of English words, causing "foreign friends to misunderstand." The management then wrote that it has removed the announcement and again apologized to "everyone."
That same day, the restaurant posted an apology on its Facebook page, receiving a mixed reaction from followers. One person alleged that the policy was racist and ineffective, as many Taiwanese and other Asians who had recently traveled abroad would be allowed in.
Another person pointed out that the majority of the imported cases in Taiwan are actually Taiwanese citizens returning from countries hard-hit by the pandemic. Yet another said the restaurant's excuse of "bad English" was just an excuse to cover up its racist policy.
Some accepted the explanation, with one person thanking them for their apology and saying that they planned on visiting their store. Another called on the public to give them another chance given the "extreme period" that people are living in.
Although cases of discrimination have been far fewer and less extreme than has been seen in recent weeks in China, such as forced evictions and unwarranted quarantines of African residents in Guangzhou, there have been a few other incidents of discriminatory policies at restaurants, bars, and Airbnb rentals reported in Taiwan.
The majority of these establishments have changed their policies and apologized after receiving complaints from the foreign community, but some have stubbornly refused to end discriminatory policies, such as this Yakiniku restaurant and this Bistro, both of which still require foreigners to present their passports with the most recent entry stamp clearly visible.
If a foreigner encounters discrimination by a business in Taipei, they can file a report with Taipei Urbanism or petition the Taipei City Government. As for incidents outside of Taipei, it is advisable to contact local government authorities or email the Cabinet.
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https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz.../25/2003735244
Taipei Financial Center credit outlook downgraded
TAIPEI 101: While rental income is robust, the skyscraper has been affected by falling foreign and domestic visitor numbers because of the pandemic, Taiwan Ratings said
Taiwan Ratings Corp (中華信評) has downgraded the credit outlook for Taipei Financial Center Corp (台北金融大樓) from "stable" to "negative," as the operator of the Taipei 101 skyscraper has seen a slump in tourists and shoppers.
The local arm of S&P Global Ratings said the negative outlook reflects the likely deterioration in the company's credit profile this year and uncertainty over a recovery.
A dire lack of foreign tourists would diminish revenue from its observatory and tourist spending at its shopping mall, the agency said.
The number of foreign visitors dropped close to zero over the past few weeks due to border controls and flight bans to curb the spread of COVID-19.
"We expect international travel to remain muted for six more months, as the number of infections is still on the rise worldwide," Taiwan Ratings said, expecting a modest recovery toward the end of the year.
That might affect the number of visitors to the observatory and the observation deck's revenue this year by up to 80 percent, it said.
Local customers have also reduced shopping frequency to avoid infections, it added.
Retail sales at the Taipei 101 shopping center are forecast to drop by 31 to 35 percent given the store's collection of luxury and fashion brands for which consumption is discretionary in nature, it said.
The office building's rental income would not be affected by the pandemic, because rental rates are fixed and long-term in nature, it said.
In addition, the Taipei 101 building has built up a strong tenant portfolio, mostly high-profile global firms and large domestic companies that can afford above-average rents, it said.
However, office rent accounts for only 26 percent of overall operating income and would not be sufficient to compensate for the slowdown in other segments, it said.
pttwarrior May 4, 2020 2:52 PM
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Taipei restaurant exposed for banning foreigners from dining in
The restaurant has apologized for the sign and its "bad English" skills
by Alex Linder
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A restaurant in Taipei is being bombarded with bad reviews after barring foreigners from entry because of the coronavirus.
Wake n' Bake, an Italian restaurant and cat cafe in Taipei's Xinyi district, recently posted a notice on its door declaring that foreigners were only permitted to take out and not dine in.
"Due to COVID19 impact, we don't have choice to SERVICE FOREIGNER TAKE OUT ONLY. For LOCAL. Please make sure wear mask in public area," reads the notice.
A photo of the sheet of paper was posted to a Facebook group for foreigners in Taiwan on Monday. The uploader explained that the image had been taken by a friend during his visit to the restaurant the previous day.
The friend reportedly threatened to call the police, resulting in workers instead calling the owner and letting him talk to the angry foreigner. In the end, the owner agreed to let the foreigner eat inside the restaurant.
In response to the resulting backlash, the restaurant issued an apology on Monday, blaming some foreign customers who had visited the restaurant before their 14-day quarantine was through and the management's "bad English" for causing the unpleasantness.
"Please accept our sincere apologies. The old announcement was only being made because of weeks ago some of our guest back from aboard and come visit without 14 days quarantined, we made a strict rules for protecting the public health without comprehensive expression and bad English. We now have removed the announcement and hope to hear if anything can help to ease bad feelings we caused from you."
Some have accepted this apology, others have not:
"By far most of the imported cases of Covid were Taiwanese coming home, not foreigners. The fact that you just assumed otherwise says what is truly in your heart. This isn't an apology, it's an excuse. An excuse is not welcome."
"It isn't bad English, you knew exactly what you were doing when that sign was posted. As pointed out by other people the vast majority of cases have been returning Taiwanese citizens. Pretty pathetic really trying to hide behind a translation excuse, If you actually held you hands up and admitted your mistake then I would give you credit. maybe try actually apologizing next time instead of pr spin."
"It's bullshit, if someone who were supposed to do quarantine cane to your restaurant, the government would force you to close for a bit , as it happened to OMNI nightclub."
The restaurant issued a second apology on Tuesday, noting that the recent barrage of bad reviews has evidently caused Facebook to suspend reviews on the page. The same thing appears to have happened with Google.
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifesty...aipei-to-close
Coronavirus: Jay Chou's restaurant in Taipei to close
Lim Ruey Yan
Even Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou's restaurant has not been spared by the coronavirus pandemic.
Last Friday, the Mr J French-Italian restaurant announced on Facebook that its last day of operation will be on May 31.
The restaurant, which is located on the grounds of Taipei Medical University, reminded customers that access to the campus is restricted due to the pandemic.
It said customers should inform the security guards they are going to dine there so that staff from the restaurant can go to the entrance to receive them.
The eatery opened in 2007 and was featured in the movie Secret (2007), starring Chou, Gwei Lun-mei and Anthony Wong. It was also the directorial debut of Chou, now 41.
The restaurant has many items linked to Secret, including the piano and the desk seen in the movie. It plays Chou's songs in the background and has posters of the star on the wall.
It has also become a "must-go" place for Chou's fans when they visit Taipei, as he has held celebrations there when he won awards.
The restaurant is a joint venture between the singer-actor and his friends. There was another branch in Taipei, but that one closed in 2013.
Another eatery, Mr J Fujiwara Tofu Shop, closed in 2015. It was modelled after the shop in Chou's movie Initial D (2005), a film adaptation of the Japanese manga series of the same name.
Taiwanese actor-director Peter Ho's spa Hydro Mode also announced last month that it will be closing in late June due to a huge drop in the number of customers because of the pandemic.


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How loyalists peddled death, from McGurk's to Greysteel
As the UVF and UDA make moves to decommission their weapons Deborah McAleese looks back at some of their worst atrocities
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The main loyalist paramilitary groups, borne out of violent opposition to a united Ireland, are the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) and the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF).
The organisations originated in the 1960s and 1970s as vigilante groups in Protestant areas but swiftly developed into terrorist organisations.
The UDA remained a legal organisation until 1992 when the then Secretary of State Sir Patrick Mayhew proscribed it as it became increasingly clear to security forces that its members were carrying out killings but using the name of Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) as a cover.
The UFF's campaign of violence began in the early 1970s, under the leadership of the UDA's first commander Andy Tyrie, and continued throughout the Troubles. The peak of the UFF's armed campaign took place in the early 1990s under Johnny Adair's ruthless leadership of the Lower Shankill 2nd Battalion, C Company.
One of the most high profile UDA attacks came in October 1993, when two UFF men attacked the Rising Sun restaurant in the predominantly Catholic village of Greysteel, County Londonderry, where 200 people were celebrating Halloween. The killers entered the restaurant, shouted "Trick or treat!" and opened fire.
Eight people, including two Protestants, were killed and 19 wounded in what became known as the Greysteel massacre. The UDA/UFF claimed the attack was in retaliation to the IRA's Shankill Road bombing which killed nine people, a week earlier.
The group was part of the Combined Loyalist Military Command ceasefire announced in 1994. The ceasefire was breached in 1998 when the UFF carried out three killings following the murder of loyalist leader Billy Wright in the Maze prison.
The killings shook the peace process and resulted in the historic meeting between then Secretary of State Mo Mowlam and UFF/UDA leaders in prison.
During the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the UVF murdered more than 500 people.
Its campaign also claimed the lives of 33 people in bomb attacks in Dublin and Monaghan in 1974.
The UVF was formed in 1966 to combat what it saw as a rise in Irish nationalism centred on the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
As the violence in Northern Ireland began to escalate in the early 1970s the UVF's attacks became more random and lethal. In December 1971 15 Catholic civilians were murdered during the bombing of McGurk's Bar in the New Lodge area of Belfast. This was the UVF's first major atrocity.
The attack was initially blamed on republican paramilitaries but the UVF later admitted responsibility.
In 1974 the Dublin and Monaghan bombings was the worst loyalist attack in the Republic, claiming 33 lives.
The bombs were detonated at the height of the evening rush hour; a bus drivers strike meant there were more pedestrians than usual on the streets.
The organisation carried out further attacks throughout the 1970s.
These included the "Miami Showband killings" of July 31, 1975, when three members of a showband from the Republic of Ireland were killed having been stopped at a fake British Army checkpoint on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Two members of the group survived the attack and later testified against those responsible. Two UVF members were accidentally killed by their own bomb while carrying out this attack. Two of those later convicted were also members of the UDR.
From late 1975 to mid 1977, a subset of the UVF dubbed the Shankill Butchers carried out a string of brutal sectarian murders of Catholic civilians.
The Shankill Butchers were a Belfast UVF gang so called because they tortured and killed some of their victims with weapons such as knives, cleavers and axes.
They were led by Lenny Murphy who was described as a psychopath and a sadist. His gang was involved in up to 30 killings but earned greatest notoriety for the murders of seven Catholics who were abducted at random, mainly in north Belfast, before being subjected to savage and prolonged attacks.
In one killing an attempt was made to decapitate a man while in another the victim had almost all his teeth ripped out with pliers.
Several members of the gang were jailed in 1979 after one of their victims survived and identified them to the police.
Murphy was murdered by the IRA in 1982.
In the 1980s, the UVF's capacity for murder was greatly reduced by a series of police informers.
The organisation joined the Combined Loyalist Military Command and indicated its acceptance of moves towards peace. However, the year leading up to the loyalist ceasefire, which took place shortly after the Provisional IRA ceasefire, saw some of the worst sectarian killings carried out by loyalists during the Troubles.
The UVF's last major atrocity on June 18, 1994, was similar to its first — an indiscriminate attack on a pub. UVF gunmen walked into a small pub in the Co Down village of Loughinisland where local residents were watching the Republic of Ireland play Italy in the World Cup.
They opened fire killing six Catholic men. Among them was 87-year-old Barney Green, one of the oldest victims of the Troubles.
Witnesses said the gunmen ran laughing to their getaway car.
The Open - updates from Portrush: Darren Clarke 'honoured' to hit first shot
By Gareth Hanna and Adam McKendry Darren Clarke insisted he had no hesitation in accepting an invite to hit the opening tee shot at Royal Portrush on Thursday as he reflected on the "incredible journey" which has brought The...


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The Council for Economic Education's collection of lesson plans and activities is a free resource. There are tons of great activities to help students of all grade levels understand how economics impacts their lives.
Interactive Map: The Flow of International Trade (Grades 6-12)
Today's visualization helps to map international trade on a 3D globe, plotting the exchange of goods between countries. It enables the abstract concept of trade to become more tactile, and at the same time the visuals make it easier to absorb information.
Alaska Geographic (Grades K-12)
The official nonprofit education and fundraising partner to Alaska's National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, and BLM Conservation Lands, creating and delivering exceptional education programs and products through our collaboration with public lands agencies.
GeoGuessr (Grades 6-12)
GeoGuessr is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings.
Mapping Resources for Studying Online (GISetc) (Grades K-12)
A very large collection of GIS interactive maps, activities, puzzles and other resources curated by GISetc, a Geospatial Education website.
National Geographic Classroom Resources (Grades PreK-12)
Bring National Geographic to your classroom through lesson plans, maps, and reference resources.
Sheppard Software (Grades K-12)
By playing Sheppard Software's geography games, students will gain a mental map of the world's continents, countries, capitals, & landscapes!
Center for Civic Education (Grades K-12)
The Center for Civic Education created We the People and Project Citizen, civic education programs. The We the People print textbooks' and enhanced ebooks' interactive strategies, relevant content, and the simulated congressional hearing make teaching and learning exciting for both students and teachers and promote civic competence. The We the People curriculum focuses on the history and principles of the United States constitutional democratic republic. The Project Citizen curriculum engages young people in cooperative, project-based learning as they work as a class to monitor and influence public policy locally. Students identify a problem in their community, research alternative policy-based solutions, develop a class policy proposal to address the problem, and design a political action plan to convince public officials to adopt and implement the policy.
Constitutional Rights Foundation (Grades K-12)
Civics-based curriculum materials.
History / General Social Studies
Edsitement (Grades K-12)
EDSITEment offers free resources for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality K-12 humanities education materials in the subject areas of history and social studies, literature and language arts, foreign languages, arts, and culture.
All websites linked to EDSITEment have been reviewed for content, design, and educational impact in the classroom. They cover a wide range of humanities subjects, from American history to literature, world history and culture, civics, language, art, architecture, and archaeology, and have been judged by humanities specialists to be of high intellectual quality. EDSITEment is not intended to represent a complete curriculum in the humanities, nor does it prescribe any specific course of study.
Facing History and Ourselves (Grades K-12)
An organization that provides teacher and student resources for rigorous historical analysis combined with the study of human behavior. Facing History's approach heightens students' understanding of racism, religious intolerance, and prejudice; increases students' ability to relate history to their own lives, and promotes greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in a democracy. Educator resources include a wide range of flexible, multimedia materials, from primary sources and streaming videos to teaching strategies, lesson plans, and full units. Find resources that will support your students' learning, whether you are teaching a complex moment in history or addressing today's breaking news.
National History Day (Grades 6-12)
National History Day is an academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression for 6th- to 12th-grade students. By participating in NHD, students become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they create unique contemporary expressions of history. The experience culminates in a series of contests at the local and affiliate levels and an annual national competition in the nation's capital in June.
PBS Learning Media (K-12)
Explore the past and learn about the present with resources on government, history, economics, and more.
Social Studies Activities and Lessons from PBS LearningMedia (Grades K-12)
A large collection of media curated by PBS covering Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, Elementary Social Studies, US History, and World History. Searchable by grade level and media type. Many excellent documentaries!
Stanford History Education Group (Grades K-12)
The Stanford History Education Group is an award-winning research and development group that comprises Stanford faculty, staff, graduate students, post-docs, and visiting scholars. SHEG seeks to improve education by conducting research, working with school districts, and reaching directly into classrooms with free materials for teachers and students. They offer three collections at this time: Reading Like a Historian, Beyond the Bubble, and Civic Online Reasoning.
Teaching Tolerance (Grades K-12)
Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators k-12 to teach youth to be active participants in a diverse democracy, creating civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued, and welcome participants. They provide teaching units, lesson plans, videos, and other resources that teach history to emphasize social justice and anti-bias, encouraging students to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives.
World History / Global Studies
Empatico (Grades 1-6)
Empatico empowers teachers and students to explore the world through experiences that spark curiosity, kindness, and empathy. Empatico combines live video with activities designed to foster meaningful connections among students ages 6-11.
Global Encounters (Grades 6-12)
Global Encounters is an international student video conference program, offered through a partnership between the Centre for Global Education (CGE) and TakingITGlobal (TIG). We've hosted dozens of events on critical global issues such as child soldiers and armed conflict, women's rights, mental health, climate change and many more. Each conference includes a live event, preceded by a week-long online program of activities through which students learn about the topics at hand, collaborate with one another and receive mentorship from experts.
The Goals Project (Grades PreK-12)
International student collaboration focusing on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
KidWorldCitizen (PreK-6)
Activities that help young minds go global.
Material Worlds (Grades PreK-12)
A global family portrait by country
Musical Map of the World (Grades 4-12)
Interactive map displaying popular songs in cities around the world.
Qatar Foundation International (Grades K-12)
At QFI, we've worked with teachers and education experts to create and share classroom-ready lesson plans, activities, and interactive tools for teaching about the Arabic language and the history and culture of the Arab world. We offer resources in English, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Arabic.
Smithsonian Folkways (Grades K-12)
Browse the map to find world music curricular experiences from Smithsonian Folkways' Network of Music Educators. All lessons can be downloaded in PDF format.
World Population History (Grades 6-12)
Our population is expected to grow to 10 billion by the end of this century but the capacity of our environment to provide space, produce food, and supply energy are limited. Learn about the impact of population growth and important milestones in human history and view other key data including land use, fertility rates, CO2 emissions, life expectancy, and urbanization.
CNN10 (Grades 4-12)
CNN 10 is an on-demand digital news show ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.
WORLD101 is a free modular course that breaks down the fundamentals of international relations and foreign policy through relatable multimedia content and stories that help students understand what lies at the core of the most important, enduring topics and issues along with why these topics matter and how they are relevant.


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Motsepe Foundation Speech by the NC Premier
Address By The Premier Of The Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, On The Occasion Of The Roadshow Of The Motsepe Foundation, At The Gasegonyana Banquet Hall, 20 June 2013
Programme Director's
MEC's Present
Mayors and Councillors
Chairman and Founder of the Motsepe Foundation,
Mr. Patrice Motsepe
Trustees of the Motsepe Foundation
It is a great pleasure for me to attend today's road show and witness the historic step and the determination by the Motsepe Foundation to improve the lives of our people. We salute Mr Motsepe for being an outstanding South African to share the proceeds of his hard earned business interests with the poor South Africans through the Motsepe Foundation.
We believe that this gesture of philanthropy will assist many destitute South Africans to experience some relief that compliments government initiative through the social safety net that has been a policy instrument to mitigate poverty and indigency. We hope that this gesture of generosity will send a clear message to our corporate citizenry of responsive consciousness in building cohesion and collaborative development.
Indeed Ladies and Gentlemen, the Motsepe Foundation has vowed to inspire our people to act in unison and help find solutions communities with the most urgent needs, wherever they live. I would like to convey my sincere appreciation for the efforts and dedication of the Foundation which will give new life to ordinary South Africans. As government we are indeed very grateful and encouraged by the goodwill gestures of the Motsepe Foundation to improve the lifestyles and living conditions of the poor, disabled, unemployed, women, youth, workers and marginalised South Africans.
This laudable initiative by the Motsepe Foundation is testament to what can be achieved when government, business and communities work
together to give hope and promise to build a better and brighter future for all our people. We believe that business is an essential partner in
development and in confronting socio-economic challenges like poverty and unemployment. The approach to address our social problems is based on the common
recognition by our social partners that we need to address underdevelopment, create more jobs for our people and help improve
the quality of life of all South Africans especially the poor and marginalise sectors of our society.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are confident that these laudable efforts will significantly impact on the lives of our people especially the poor, the
youth, women and people with disabilities. The benefits that will be derived from this initiative will reach many more
people through sustainable, decent work and economic opportunities, rural development, climate change, health and education etc.
I want to thank the Motsepe Foundation for stepping up to the plate in a time of great need. The charitable sector is an important and fascinating
one, economically, socially and culturally. Everyone of the world's great religions emphasizes the moral imperative of charitable giving. There is
no code of ethics, whether religiously based or secular, that does not mandate the strong to look after the weak. The work that you have set out to do is vitally important and will undoubtedly contribute and advance social upliftment of our communities. Being kind and generous in helping others is the common
merits deep-rooted in the culture of our African society. There's a proverb that goes like this, 'Give a man a fish; feed him for a day. Teach
a man to fish; feed him for a lifetime'.
This is exactly what the Foundation committed itself to accomplish. Our communities, especially in the underdeveloped rural areas require
an array of amenities that support the social fabric of the societies they live in and build the capabilities of community residents.
The Motsepe Foundation will complement our efforts to help transform the lives of those with disabilities who have not yet been given such
opportunity to be nurtured and their everyday lives made much more convenient, productive and enjoyable.
It will also afford our young people ample opportunities to transform their lives and become productive and responsible citizens who will contribute
to the wellbeing of our society. It will further help empower the women of our society to play a meaningful and integrated role in all spheres of society.
It commits in particular to improve education and training opportunities for our young people, who represent the future of our country. On the other, long-run economic development and growth, which is a core interest for all these parties, can only be sustained if more people, and especially more ordinary South Africans, see the benefits. None of us can hope for a peaceful, united and prosperous South Africa unless we work together.
Programme Director, I wish to take this opportunity to encourage all the members of our society to make use and grab the countless opportunities that this Foundation presents to us. It will certainly change lives from that of despair to one of hope. I am confident that this Foundation will make a meaningful difference in our circumstances no matter where we live.
My personal appreciation of the importance of charity comes from my Christian family background that shaped me. To help others is a
vocation and a calling. And I wish you the very best in your future pursuits of your noble goals. With that in mind, Mr Patrice Motsepe and his family should be lauded
for exemplary leadership that can be seen as reflecting new realism and the role of business in their social commitment to eradicating deep seated poverty that confronts under developed countries.
I am confident that with the insights you provide, together with the opportunities to learn from the experiences of other communities, you
will be better prepared and thus more successful in meeting the very difficult challenges our communities face.


In this episode, Dr's J and Praz perform their bimonthly roundup of medical news this time relating to animals as they go full beast mode. Along the way, they discuss Dr Praz's alternative methods of sedation, an Egyptian tour n cure, hepatitis C, medical tourism, game of thrones, dragon blood as a source of antibiotics, CAMPs, the physiology of Komodo dragons, medical roadkill, microbiomes, the proper selection of roadkill, the peak of scientific technology, tilapia skin grafts, aquaman, and a just the tip from Mardi Gras! So Sit back and prepare to enter beast mode with TMP!


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by ADVANCE | Jan 3, 2019 | ADVANCE, Cervical Health | 0 comments
Written by The EVERYWOMAN Study Team: Jee Oakley Anna Templeton, Erika Cottrell, Brigit Hatch, and Megan Hoopes
EVERYWOMAN (Reproductive Care in the Safety-Net: Women's Health Care after Affordable Care Act Implementation) is a reproductive health study currently underway at OCHIN. This grant-funded project is looking at differences in health care utilization and outcomes among women receiving care in community health centers (CHCs) before and after ACA implementation, and how it differs between Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prioritized reproductive health care – contraceptive services, preventive care, and pregnancy care – as an essential component of women's health care. This legislation also provided greater access to care through Medicaid expansion (1, 2). However, states have been given considerable latitude in how to implement the ACA, including whether to expand Medicaid, how to cover preventive services, and other state level policies that may impact access or coverage. This variability among states creates a natural experiment which EVERYWOMAN is using to examine policy impacts on women's reproductive health care in CHC settings.
While there have been previous studies on the impact of Medicaid expansion, few studies have examined the impacts on reproductive health care. EVERYWOMAN helps to fill this gap by using electronic health record (EHR) data from the ADVANCE Research Data Warehouse (RDW) to identify individual-, clinic-, and community-level factors (such as income, education, housing) influencing women's reproductive care. We will contextualize our quantitative work with a series of patient, provider, clinic staff, and CHC leader interviews asking about individual experiences accessing and delivering care.
The month of January is Cervical Health Awareness month, so it is appropriate to highlight some preliminary findings from the EVERYWOMAN study. This first analysis looked at routine screening for cervical cancer, gonorrhea and chlamydia, HIV, and blood pressure as well as vaccination for HPV and flu among women and girls who were due for these services. Looking in the two years before (2012 and 2013) and two years after (2014 and 2015) ACA implementation, we wanted to see if women and girls were getting more care as recommended by national guidelines such as the Centers for Disease Control and US Preventive Services Task Force. We measured care for 426,957 patients from 10 Medicaid expansion states, and 356,693 patients from 4 non-expansion states. As expected, the initial findings showed that after the Medicaid expansion went into effect in 2014, delivery of preventive services increased for all services (screening and vaccinations) in Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states. For several services, there was greater improvement in service delivery among non-expansion states (compared to expansion states)—this was a surprising finding that we look forward to exploring in more depth! Some hypotheses include pent up demand for preventive care among newly established patients (more new patients in expansion states), specific state-level initiatives designed to improve service delivery, and changing demands or patterns of service use within CHCs and safety net settings.
EVERYWOMAN is also in the process of recruiting 6 sites for patient and provider interviews. We aim to recruit a mix of organizations from Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states, urban and rural areas, some offering prenatal and obstetric care, and some using Title X to fund their family planning services. We will work with each site to arrange telephone interviews with 5-6 patients, 4-5 providers and care team members, and 1-2 organizational leaders such as Medical Directors or COOs to get a broad range of experience and perceptions. We will use these interviews to learn more about how reproductive/sexual health care is delivered in different CHCs, the types of care women receive and how it could be improved, and how local communities and providers have been impacted by federal and state policies influencing women's reproductive health. If you are an OCHIN member organization interested in taking part or learning more about this portion of the study, please contact Anna Templeton (Project Director) at templetona@ochin.org or Jee Oakley (Project Manager) at oakleyj@ochin.org.
Arora P, Desai K. Impact of Affordable Care Act coverage expansion on women's reproductive preventive services in the United States. Preventive medicine. 2016;89:224-9.
Wood S, Goetz-Goldberg D, Beeson T, Bruen B, Johnson K, Mead H, et al. Health centers and family planning: A nationwide survey. Washington, DC: George Washington University Department of Health Policy; 2013 March 7, 2013.


Seasons Greetings from The Friends of the Rosie Hospital, a local charity. We raise money through the Tea Bar at the Rosie Hospital outpatient department and through our trading arm Rosie in Stitches which has raised £1,600 so far in 2015. The Friends of the Rosie Hospital are helping to make the Rosie a more comfortable environment for mothers and babies.
Thank you for your custom, please have a look at the items we have for sale on this website or find a stall near you, see below, where you can shop with us again.
Our knitters have been busy making Christmas themed toys for sale at these events.
Our income for 2015 is currently at £1,400. Thank you for your custom, please have a look at the items we have for sale on this website or find a stall near you, see below, where you can shop with us again.
Our income for 2015 is currently at £1,020. Thank you for your custom, please have a look at the items we have for sale on this website or find a stall near you, see below, where you can shop with us again.


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The U.S. Olympic Committee will launch its second year of the "America Supports Team USA" initiative, which capitalizes on the patriotic period between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
The program will run Monday, May 31, through Saturday, July 31.
Designed to enable Americans to be part of the Olympic mission, the campaign will also serve as a fundraiser to support the athletes. And new this year, people who visit www.teamusa.org will have the option to make a donation directly to a National Governing Body of choice (i.e. USA Archery), the USOC or U.S. Paralympics.
The effort will be promoted by a number of organizations.
The USOC's national governing bodies will be heavily involved. "America Supports Team USA" will be featured at events such as: World League Volleyball matches, USA Track and Field's Junior and Senior Track and Field Championships and Nike Prefontaine Classic, USA Field Hockey's Women's National Championships, USA Wrestling's World Team Trials, USA Badminton's US Open and Junior Nationals, and USA Taekwondo's Junior and Senior Nationals. The initiative will also be supported in NGB publications and on their websites.
Several major league baseball teams will also run the "America Supports Team USA" public service announcements at ballparks around the nation, featuring athletes such as Apolo Anton Ohno (short track speedskating), Lindsey Vonn (alpine skiing), Lisa Leslie (basketball) and Evan Lysacek of figure skating and "Dancing With the Stars" fame.
Olympians and Paralympians will throw out ceremonial first pitches at several ballparks in June and July.
USOC Chief Executive Officer Scott Blackmun sees the initiative as crucial to the athlete development program.
"Like many non-profit organizations, fundraising is a critical element of our success," he said.