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Culture

Get Your Children Ahead This Summer With Fun Math Songs

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Get your children ahead this summer

Summer is here, but that doesn’t mean your child can’t keep learning. Karen Sokolof Javitch’s album ‘YOU’RE MATH-ERRIFIC’ is out now.

YOU’RE MATH ERRIFIC features educational songs that can help your children get ahead. Use these songs along with other educational apps to help keep children busy this summer.

Karen’s diverse creations include songs about exercising, celebrities, holidays, political figures, babies, children, math, patriotism, love and family.

The album contains both fun and educational songs and can be found on her website, https://jmrproductions.com/

Here today to talk about her music is Karen Sokolof Javitch.

Questions:

  • What inspired you to create this album? I loved math as a child, but I know that many children struggle with it. So I wanted to write some songs that would be fun to listen to and be helpful with certain math concepts. I would recommend the songs for elementary school students.
  • How can these songs help children with their math? .All of the songs have catchy melodies and are all fun to listen to. I’ve included a wide variety of subjects – addition, subtractions, shapes, counting, counting coins, And I take certain numbers – like 9 – Mr. 9 (27,000 hits) and expand on the number – there are “9 baseball players on a field,” it’s “in between 8 and 10.” Nine is the “last single digit.” These songs are great in the classroom and for children who are home-schooled. Listen to the album in the car and have your children watch the YouTube when they are home because there are very cute visuals to go along with the songs.
  • What song is your favorite off the album? The first one – ‘I’m Math-errific!’because it’s very positive about math and about how we are all ‘Math-errific! Math is all around us and it’s fun! “Math is such a part of our lives! One, two, three and four and five! Math gives us such good vibes! That’s why we’re math-errific!”
  • What other music have you been working on? I just finished my first baby song album – and my two little toddler grandsons love to dance and clap to the songs! It’s really cute! I have written many exercise songs. Sometimes I write satirical political songs – I try and find the humor in politics! Like when all of a sudden there were 23 people running for the democratic nomination, which inspired me to write, “Why Don’t you run for President?”
  • One of your songs on the mother who had octuplets went viral with about 10 million YouTube views. What are some of your most popular songs and music videos? I have 15 albums and my album about Princess Diana has sold the most copies. Also on youtube, I have thousands of hits on my Princess Diana songs. I wrote a musical about her, as I feel she was such a exceptional human being. Some of my exercise songs are very popular – ‘Shake it for NObesity’ is one and ‘My Workout Place’ is another. – Mr. Nine is very popular. I have over 100 youtube videos.
  • Where may people find your music? Itunes, Spotify – cdbaby.com – and I have many videos on youtube – just type in my name – Karen Sokolof Javitch – or the title of the song and they will come up. I have a website where you can find my songs – JMRProductions.com – named for my 3 kids – Jenny, Mark and Rachel.

About Karen Sokolof Javitch:

Besides Karen’s 15 albums, she has co-written 4 musicals and was the creator and co-host of a popular Omaha radio show, “It’s the Beat.” Her musicals include “Princess Diana the Musical,” “From Generation to Generation,” and “Love at the Café.” These shows have been performed in many cities in the United States. In addition, Ms. Javitch has raised over $350,000 for national and local charities with her original music.

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Politics

Return Of The Political Ditty We’re So Unhappy With Our USA Leaders

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With all the constant problems in our political system, Karen Sokolof Javitch has released the song ‘We’re So Unhappy with Our Leaders.’

The song talks about the constant arguments between Democrats and Republicans and pleas them to work together to fix the United States of America.

Karen has also released the song ‘Why Don’t You Run For President’ which introduces listeners to the many candidates running for the democratic nomination.

Karen’s diverse creations include songs about exercising, celebrities, holidays, political figures, babies, children, math, patriotism, love and family.

You can find her music at her website https://jmrproductions.com/ or find Karen Javitch on Youtube.

Here to talk about her music is Karen Sokolof Javitch.

  • What inspired the creation of your song We’re So Unhappy with Our Leaders? I get very tired of listening to the news and all of the fighting that takes place between the republicans and the democrats.  the democrats are moving further to the left and that is very frightening.  President Trump gets blasted for doing some of the same things that President Obama did.
  • What ways do you think our government needs to change? Congress needs to call out all of the people in congress who are anti-semitic.  They don’t seem to care about that.  Ilman Omar is on the foreign relations committee as a freshman and she seems to hate Israel and Jews and everyone on the democratic side keeps their mouths shut about that.
  • Which candidates do you think have the best chance against Donald Trump? At this point, I don’t think anyone has a good chance.  they are too far to the left.
  • Moving away from Politics, what are some other songs that you have been working on? Exercise songs – for all ages – old and young.  I just put up a video for my song – Movin’ to the Beat! where I selected old dance scenes from old movies and it turned out terrific!
  • What are some of your most popular songs? I have a musical about Princess Diana and I have sold a lot of these albums.  On youtube, one of my ‘octomom’ songs went viral and some others have thousands of hits. Again, my Princess Diana youtube videos and my exercise videos have done really well.  So have my children’s songs!

About Karen Sokolf Javitch:

Besides Karen’s 15 albums, she has co-written 4 musicals and was the creator and co-host of a popular Omaha radio show, “It’s the Beat.” Her musicals include “Princess Diana the Musical,” “From Generation to Generation,” and “Love at the Café.” These shows have been performed in many cities in the United States. In addition, Ms. Javitch has raised over $350,000USD for national and local USA charities with her original music.

Art

Finally A Happy, Catch, Easy-To-Remember Anniversary Song

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Email Your Performance And Win 1000$ Donation To A Charity Of Your Choice

Omaha NE) To celebrate someone’s birthday pretty much anyone can belt out the “Happy Birthday” song, but what to sing in celebration of a couple’s anniversary? How can we ceremoniously honor such an important and personal holiday equally melodiously? Read below and discover not only how to, but also what you will receive in return if you email our highlighted songwriter a video of your performance. (Don’t worry the lyrics are only a few lines long and easy to remember.)

To answer these burning questions, award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Sokolof Javitch recently announced the worldwide launch of her personalized “Happy Anniversary Song.”


To commemorate this joyous event, Javitch currently has a nationwide search underway for all couples celebrating an anniversary to submit a video to her e-mail of them, family or friends singing her song. Karen will acknowledge the couple’s extreme faithfulness, by donating $1000USD to the charity of the couple’s choice. All entries must be submitted by August 30, 2019 to jenmarach@yahoo.com

Anyone who enters will also receive one of Karen’s albums as a gift.

“Everyone knows the ‘Happy Birthday’ song, yet we all stumble when we try to sing a song for someone’s anniversary,” explains Javitch. “My new anniversary song is short and very easy to learn. Now, when you go to someone’s anniversary party, you’ll know what to sing. There will never be royalties, licensing or performances fees. It is my present to the world!”

To register, listen to the Happy Anniversary Song on her website JMRProductions.com, copy the words below and e-mail your video. Though not required to enter, those so inclined may view Javitch’s Happy Anniversary Song music video right here on The Silo:

As billed, the lyrics to the song are short, sweet and easily stick: Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary (wife’s name) and (husband’s name) we’re so happy to be at your (add # of years) Anniversary.

Javitch has raised over $350,000 for national and local charities through her original music.

Besides Javitch’s 15 albums, she has also co-written four musicals performed in many cities throughout the United States and was the creator and co-host of a popular radio show, “It’s the Beat.” Her family-friendly music includes a variety of songs about exercising and good health, celebrities, holidays, weddings, politics, children, babies, education, patriotism, love and family. For the Silo, Gerald McGlothlin.

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Sci-Tech

Years Of I-phone Innovations Meant Big Expectations For Newest Models

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Have things changed in the past 5 years? Take a look at this article from 2014 and let us know via the comments section below.

In the summer of 2007, Mike Lazardis, co-founder of BlackBerry, got an iPhone to check what’s inside. He pried it open and was shocked on what he saw: BlackBerry wasn’t competing with a phone, he thought, it was competing against a Mac. Lazardis was recalling that moment in an interview with The Globe and Mail, hinting about the months leading to the fall of RIM.

Such is the iPhone’s disruptive story: it put the computer in our phones and made them smart. Suddenly, we could buy and play music in our phones, surf the net via wifi, run desktop-like OS, and, the best defining factor of a smartphone, download apps. We do all that without a keypad (to BlackBerry’s shock). No, Apple didn’t invent these technologies, it innovated them. Over a decade earlier, IBM had Simon, the world’s first smartphone.

In the infographic prepared by our creative team we highlighted the key features in each iPhone launch since the first generation phone came out in 2007. Some features are truly innovative (A series chip, Siri, App Store) and some are unabashed embellishments.

So what’s in store for future iPhones? We can get some clues from Apple patents registered with the U.S. Trademark and Office. Apple is developing an audio jack to double as a headphone jack, plus an audio transducer that doesn’t need a grille to emit sound. That means future iPhones can be totally enclosed or water-proofed. Another patent talks about combining motion analyzer, scenery analyzer, and lockout mechanism to detect if you’re driving and disable Messages Apps. With the increasing text-induced car accidents, expect this feature sooner than later.

Yet another patent indicates that Apple is cooking an intelligent Home Page that brings up the app you need for specific scenarios like when you need to show an electronic ticket in an airport or an e-coupon at a counter. The patent uses location-based signals and tracks user data patterns like calendars, emails, notes, etc. to predict when to bring up the app.

But let’s not talk about the future; rather, let’s see what iPhone users want today. For the Silo, Alex Hillsberg.

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Culture, Travel

5 Most Famous Hotels In London England

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London's Most Famous Hotels

Luxurious living, money and fame are things that spring to mind when thinking about hotels London. Many of them have stood the test of time and built a sterling reputation all over the world attracting many of the rich and famous.

Here we’ve compiled a list of the most renowned hotels in London.

Claridge’s, London

Claridge's London- 5 Star Hotel. Address: 49 Brook St, London, Greater London W1K 4HR, United Kingdom
Claridge’s London- 5 Star Hotel. Address: 49 Brook St, London, Greater London W1K 4HR, United Kingdom

Opened in 1854 Claridges London is one of the oldest hotels in the city. Located in London’s infamous Mayfair, Its clientele are among the rich and famous with celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Mick Jagger no stranger to its doors. TV favorite Gordon Ramsay also had his own restaurant there for a time.

Its décor and facilities boast the best in fine dining and luxury living unrivalled in London and has over its long lifespan attracted royalty from all over the world. The hotel was also the feature of a 3 part documentary series for the BBC entitled ‘Inside Claridges’.

The Connaught, London

The Connaught London. Five star Hotel. Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, United Kingdom
The Connaught London. Five star Hotel. Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, United Kingdom

Residing in Mayfair, the Connaught first opened its doors in 1815. The hotel allows both traditional British and contemporary design to co-exist by maintaining its Victorian exterior and completing a 70 million pound internal refurbishment by lead designer Guy Oliver.

This hotel and its staff have won many prestigious awards over its lifespan including its spa winning first prize in the spa category in the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2012 and it’s very own bartender Agostino Perrone winning International Bartender of the Year 2010.

Brown’s, London

Brown's Hotel London. Five star Hotel. 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP, United Kingdom
Brown’s Hotel London. Five star Hotel. 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP, United Kingdom

One of London’s most established hotels is Browns. Opening its doors in 1837, it celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2012 and has consistently attracted guests of wealth and fame, most notably President Theodore Roosevelt and Oscar Wilde.

Not only does this Mayfair hotel boast a stunning Victorian 5 star setting it is also within walking distance to some of London’s busiest attractions such as Hyde Park, Bond Street, Regent Street and some of its most famous landmarks.

The Great Northern Hotel

First opened in 1854, London's Great Northern Hotel is "an exquisitely designed luxury boutique hotel with an extraordinary location, literally within King's Cross Station and just 25 metres from the Eurostar terminus at St Pancras International."
First opened in 1854, London’s Great Northern Hotel is “an exquisitely designed luxury boutique hotel with an extraordinary location, literally within King’s Cross Station and just 25 metres from the Eurostar terminus at St Pancras International.”

Dubbed as ‘The World’s First Great Railway Hotel’ , The Great Northern is a stunning boutique hotel with rail connections to Europe and beyond via the Eurostar. It stands tall above the areas surrounding buildings and it’s a significant point of interest for all arriving into Kings Cross St Pancras station.

Designed by infamous architect Lewis Cubitt stood as the centrepiece for the steam revolution.

The Berkeley

The Berkeley Hotel London is a five star Hotel. Wilton Pl, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom
The Berkeley Hotel London is a five star Hotel. Wilton Pl, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom

The Berkeley is a five star deluxe hotel, located in Knightsbridge, London. Its history spans well over a 100 years and has even moved buildings. The infamous hotel began its life at Berkeley Street and served as accommodation for mail coach drivers travelling to the West Country.

In 1972 it moved to its current location, incorporating an entirely new refurbishment to include London’s only rooftop swimming pool. Aside from its unique facilities and décor the Berkleley has attracted numerous Michelin star chefs including Pierre Koffmann and more recently Gordon Ramsay and his Boxwood Café. For the Silo, Susan Varano.

Art

Armstrong’s Heartbeat As Merged Artwork Beamed To Moon

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“For me It was an incredible feeling to use this 120 ton radio dish, capable of peering into the far reaches of the universe, to create an artwork focusing on one of the greatest achievements in human history” Richard Clar image: space.com

Los Angeles, CA, – Richard Clar using an earth-moon-earth (EME), or moon bounce as it is also called, radioed two very special signals off the surface of the moon where their return was received at Dwingeloo Radio Observatory in the Netherlands.

Clar’s extraordinary two-part project, Giant Step and Lune sur la Lune, paid tribute respectively to Apollo Astronaut pioneer Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon on July 20, 1969 and to the far side of the moon itself, something witnessed only by a rare group of individuals, the Apollo Astronauts. The two radio transmissions to the moon and back emanated from a radio dish in Italy.

Giant Step is a personal response to an event Clar personally witnessed back in 1969, and he wanted to use his creativity to pay tribute to those who took part in the Apollo program, and especially Neil Armstrong for what he did on that momentous day.

He wanted this work to say something about the moon itself, using the moon.

His interest was piqued after hearing about an earth-moon-earth bounce (EME) from Italian artist and colleague, Daniela de Paulis, who together with radio specialist Jan van Muijlwijk developed the process of using EME to send images to the moon and back in 2009. As he researched the Apollo Archives, he came across an Electrocardiogram (EKG) of Neil Armstrong as he took the first step on the moon on July 20, 1969 – and Richard found his inspiration!

While data scientist Dr. Ryan Compton created the sonification tone from Armstrong’s actual EKG graph, prominent Los Angeles-based double-bass jazz performer and composer Roberto Miranda used the tone to create compelling sounds that have been called “edgy and hauntingly beautiful.”

In addition, an image of the first footprint on the moon was transmitted and bounced back to Dwingeloo. [Listen to Neil Armstrong’s heartbeat beginning at the 2:10 mark here Ed.]

“I wanted the art to say something about the first humans to set foot on the moon. Think how many living beings have observed the moon for eons…and now we have made a number of trips to the moon and back. I want people to have new experiences through my artwork,” says Clar.

Lune sur la Lune, an image of the far side of the moon, was transmitted in a poetic gesture onto the earth facing side of the moon. Since only the Apollo astronauts have seen the far side of the moon, using the radio-reflective surface of the moon to produce a site-specific artwork makes the moon a unique part of the process rather than just a subject matter ─ and also gives people on earth an opportunity to witness this phenomenal event and experience the moon in a new and different way.  Shortly after the sound and image from Giant Step and Lune sur la Lune were received and processed at Dwingeloo, and will soon be accessible to the world at www.rockthemoon.com.

There was considerable excitement at the Dwingeloo Radio Dish on September 26th by those who witnessed the sound signal and image signals being received from the surface of the moon after the moon bounce. All in all, the art mission was a great success.

“For me It was an incredible feeling to use this 120 ton radio dish, capable of peering into the far reaches of the universe, to create an artwork focusing on one of the greatest achievements in human history,” stated Clar.

Richard Clar’s timeless work has been exhibited in museums, galleries and universities throughout the United States and Europe. His visionary ‘art in space’ began in 1982 with a NASA-approved concept for an art-payload for the U.S. Space Shuttle. Philosophical in nature, many of Clar’s themes originate in space environment issues, such as orbital debris, war and peace, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and water management on earth.

Clar studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal-Arts). In 2001 and 2002, he coordinated the Leonardo/OLATS/IAA Space Art Workshops in Paris. Clar is the Director of Art Technologies; a Member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA); a Member of the IAA SETI Permanent Study Group; a Member of Women in Aerospace, and a Member of the Leonardo Space Art Working Group. He was the Secretary of the former Art and Literature Subcommittee of the International Academy of Astronautics, and a past Member of the Executive Board, Graphic Arts Council, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

An early example of Richard Clar's Space Art
An early example of Richard Clar’s Space Art

Richard Clar ArtistClar founded Art Technologies in 1987 as a liaison between the worlds of art and technology. By collaborating with such partners as the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Boeing Aerospace Corporation, and contemporary composers, Clar generates high-visibility art works that transform state-of-the-art technology and highly-engineered materials into evocative contemporary art. His work is found in many corporate collections, including JBL Sound, Home Savings of America, and the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

After spending the last fourteen years in Paris, Richard Clar now resides in Northern California. For more information on his extraordinary artwork, please visit:

http://arttechnologies.com
http://rockthemoon.com
https://www.facebook.com/RichardClar.ArtTechnologies

Earth

Renewable Energy Housing Why & How To Do It

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Every year, the public is swarmed with a range of statistics, estimates and consequences of their energy consumption. On average, most households go through their energy supply for similar things, and despite some inconsistencies, could resolve most of their consumption issues with the same line of measures.

The use of renewable energy sources has been key to making private residential buildings all the more sustainable. It not only regulates their consumption, but also provides a clearer overview of how much energy is necessary to keep the household going, and ultimately allows homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint.

With so much research and preparation made against exploitation of limited resources, it is important to keep informed on the main reasons leading to this practice that concern each individual homeowner, as well as the key ways to get started with renewable energy generation.

What is Renewable Energy?

In order to get started with your housing energy improvements, it is important to know what kind of process you are dealing with. Renewable energy, specifically, is the process of generating energy from renewable sources like the sun, wind, soil, which are largely available in nature.

If done properly, this practice can be rather sustainable, meaning it will help homeowners regulate consumption, reduce expenses and contribute to a healthier environment.

Main Reasons for Renewable Energy Housing

As noted so far, this practice resolves some of the major concerns homeowners have, both on the micro and macro level. Ana from safeatlast.co has done the work for us, distinguishing a few top priorities that cause people to turn to renewable energy:

· Cost – Energy price soars, as well as additional expenses appearing over the years have had detrimental effects on homeowners’ budgets;

· Climate change – Greater awareness of the greenhouse effect has made people more concerned about their home’s carbon footprint;

· Control – People are alarmed by the realization that they have no idea how much energy they need to meet their everyday needs;

· The current state of the home – Construction characteristics, underground waters, insulation and other features could cause major problems, calling for a more permanent solution.

Top Ways to Achieve Renewable Energy Housing

Nowadays, there is a range of equipment, construction material and entire systems that can be installed into your existing homes in order to achieve greater energy conservation. Most of these make use of the natural, renewable sources of energy to improve the overall quality of life.

While they may be somewhat expensive as an investment, subsidiary programs and initiatives, as well as the long-term payout have gotten many homeowners interested in the following options:

1. Solar power systems – Solar panels placed on rooftops allow homeowners to use the sun’s heat to generate heating power for water, space heating, or electric power generation, alternatively;

2. Biomass boilers – Burning natural residues, these boilers help homeowners get rid of waste and keep their homes warm at the same time, all the while controlling their carbon emissions;

3. Insulation – Proper insulation is just as crucial as the systems listed above, with cavity wall, external and internal wall insulation, as well as high performance doors being the top picks among homeowners.

Earth

World Heritage Committee Adds 29 New Sites Including Alberta On UNESCO’s World Heritage List

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Baku, Azerbaijan, July—The city of Fuzhou (China) will host the next session of the World Heritage Committee in 2020. This decision concluded the work of the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee, meeting in Baku since 30 June.

During this year’s session, the World Heritage Committee inscribed a total of 29 new sites on the World Heritage List (one in Africa, two in the Arab States, ten in the Asia Pacific region, 15 in Europe and North America including Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada and one in Latin America).

The World Heritage List now features 1,121 sites in 167 countries.

The Committee approved the removal from the List of World Heritage in Danger of the sites of Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile) and Birthplace of Jesus: the Church of the Nativity and Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem (Palestine). One property has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger: the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California (Mexico).

This session reaffirmed the potential of heritage in strengthening cooperation between States, with the inscription of the transboundary site of the Erzgebirge Mining Region/Krušnohoří (shared by Germany and Czechia) and the extension into Albania of the natural and cultural heritage site of the Ohrid Region (Northern Macedonia).

Cooperation and mediation work on heritage also allowed for consensus on decisions regarding the Middle East thanks to constructive discussion with the delegations concerned, notably Israel, Jordan and Palestine.

Several major archaeological sites were added to the List, including the Dilmun Burial Mounds (Bahrain), the Ancient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina Faso and the iconic site of Babylon (Iraq), once the centre of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and site of the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which have inspired artistic, popular and religious culture worldwide.

The inscription of Babylon, combined with significant investment by Iraq, contributes to UNESCO’s efforts to rebuild the country and its flagship Reviving the Spirit of Mosul initiative.

Sites essential for the preservation of global biodiversity have also been inscribed. They include the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) (China) and the site of the French Austral Lands and Seas (France) with a record surface area of over 67 million hectares that is home to one of the highest concentrations of birds and marine mammals in the world.

Finally, the inscription of the sites of Budj Bim Cultural Landscape within Australia’s Gundijmara Aboriginal region, and of Canada’s Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi, a sacred landscape of the Blackfoot (Siksikáítsitapi) people, recognizes the knowledge of indigenous peoples, essential for the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

Significant efforts are still needed to enhance and preserve African heritage, which remains largely under-represented on the List. UNESCO also renewed its call for unflagging rigour, integrity and responsibility in the examination of nominations so as to ensure the credibility of the World Heritage Convention and its future standing.

The new natural sites are:

Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) (China)

French Austral Lands and Seas (France)

Vatnajökull National Park – dynamic nature of fire and ice (Iceland)

Hyrcanian Forests (Islamic Republic of Iran)

Mixed site:

Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity (Brazil)

Cultural sites:

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape (Australia)

Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace (Azerbaijan)

Dilmun Burial Mounds (Bahrain)

Ancient ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso)

Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi (Canada)

Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City (China)

Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem (Czechia)

Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region (Czechia, Germany)

Water Management System of Augsburg (Germany)

Jaipur City, Rajasthan (India)

Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto (Indonesia)

Babylon (Iraq)

Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene (Italy)

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan (Japan)

Bagan (Myanmar)

Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – Plain of Jars (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)

Krzemionki Prehistoric Striped Flint Mining Region (Poland)

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga (Portugal)

Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) (Portugal)

Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies (Republic of Korea)

Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture (Russian Federation)

Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape (Spain)

Jodrell Bank Observatory (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright (United States of America)

For the Silo/UNESCO, Lucía Iglesias Kuntz.

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Date: 01/06/2017 
Author: Alberta Parks
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Gaming

Best Online Casino In Canada Where Gamblers Win Real Money

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Canadians respect the law. Those, who like gambling, do it as well. As soon as land casinos in this country are legal, they feel free playing in various gambling clubs placed in different provinces. Nevertheless, it is much more convenient for many players to stay at home and use the pros of casinos that work online.

However, as the situation with online gambling business legality is still vague, not to take any risks of breaking laws, Canadians prefer to play in their casinos that have licenses and use playing sites that welcome them and let win real money. Baocasino Canada is exactly this new reliable resource.

Legal online casino Сanada for real money

Canada is inherently a country that offers its residents and guests a huge selection of diverse entertainment options and a pleasant pastime. Among such options, a special place is occupied by numerous casinos and gambling houses.

Besides, Canadians take care of those people, who want to gamble online. Numerous advantages are offered to them here. When they choose Baocasino, they can use all the advantages of this gambling site, including earning crypto, taking part in tournaments and getting the best prizes in Bao way quest.

No taxes for players

Canada is a real paradise for those players, who win real money in online casinos regularly. If in other countries, especially in the USA, the closest to Canada neighbor, gambling tax in some states can reach 50%, here the situation is different.

However, there is one “but” even here. Yes, in Canada, there is no tax on winnings, but if Poker is a person’s main source of income, then he, as an individual, must pay income tax, the amount of which is directly proportional to the income for one year.

Progressive tax rates applied at the federal level:

Taxable Income – Rate:

  1. Up to $ 42.707 – 15%;
  2. From $ 42,707 to $ 85,414 – 22%;
  3. From $ 85,414 to $ 132 406 – 26%;
  4. From the sum more than $ 132,406 – 29%.

However, even in this case, the taxes in Canada are lower than in many countries (taxes in the gambling sphere, for sure). Canadian residents, who gamble in the casinos with licenses of other countries, should also follow these laws. Baocasino, with its license from Curacao, being a legal playing site, respects the laws, and follows them.

Bonuses for gamblers

Playing in the best online legal casinos in Canada, gamblers can claim a variety of bonuses, and get them, withdrawing money following wagering requirements. Those, who register in Baocasino for gambling, not for fun, can also get these bonuses.

Before claiming them, it is recommended to read about the Bonus policy of the casino. In brief, it is as follows:

  1. When a gambler starts playing in Bao with an additional bonus that is over 20 free spins and 100% deposit bonus, this bonus will be added to the first made deposit;
  2. Wagering bonus, the player cannot make the bet over 5 USD or 7, 7 CAD;
  3. Withdrawing money that is won thanks to bonuses usage, the rules works — the maximum withdrawal here is 80 CAD or 50 USD;
  4. Using bonuses, Canadian players must not use any strategies when gambling. If Baocasino finds out that the strategies were used, the win is terminated.

Exciting adventures also offered as prizes

If winning money isn’t amazing enough then take a look at Baocasino’s prize pool: it includes exclusive adventures such as this month’s Chernobyl Tournament. The First place winner is in for a unforgettable trip of a lifetime.

The variety of games

Baocasino that offers its registered players from Canada the variety of games that can be found in other gambling resources, but here, players have a chance to earn Bitcoin and some alternative cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.

They can do it when choosing crypto as the main currency for gambling or playing special crypto games, which are available in this casino. If a player wins in cryptocurrency, he can withdraw his win instantly.

Baocasino is the best choice for those Canadians, who are seeking for a reliable and legal online casino with a number of cool games, bonuses and interesting promotions. After registration, all these pros become available to a new user. For the Silo, Ella Wilson.

Earth

Evaluation Of Practices Is Key For Lyme Disease Strategy

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Another year has ticked by and Lyme disease remains a problem across much of North America.

Over the years I have met with so many people – farmers, outdoor activists, friends, neighbours – who have come down with Lyme – so many, often young people, afflicted in the prime of their life.

Time and time again I am told our health care system seems unaware and unprepared to deal with what remains essentially a new and emerging infectious disease – a disease that mimics other ailments and all too often has flummoxed those not expert in tropical diseases or public health.

Compounding the problem is the confusing and somewhat dubious advice prevalent on social media.

We have government for a reason and to that end in 2015, I introduced legislation – a Private Member’s Bill – to mandate the Ontario Minister of Health to develop ‘A Provincial Framework and Action Plan Concerning Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases,’ to quote the title of the bill.

The bill passed second reading with all-party support and became the law of the land.

Given my previous background in both research and health, I felt bound to take a purely objective evidence and science-based approach to creating this legislation. I called for a provincial framework and an action plan through our Ministry of Health – a plan that, primarily, encompasses surveillance, education materials and guidelines – guidelines for prevention, identification, diagnosis, treatment and management, including emergency preparedness – and calls for the sharing of best practices provincially and across our country. It instructs the Minister of Health to bolster research collaboration among all concerned, particularly those in the public.

One of my goals is to facilitate an efficient, more effective allocation; essentially, of what I consider scarce health resources. Going back to prevention, it is much more cost-effective to prevent than to treat. We know that the worldwide cost of SARS, for example, was $40 billion, and the bill in Canada came in at $2 billion, so prevention is key. Prevention is certainly key when there is no vaccine or little in the way of effective treatment. When you are dealing with a particular affliction like Lyme, prevention is the only option.

A committee was struck because of my legislation, and three years after my bill passed, released recommendations in April 2018.

Their advice included a call for reviews of current tick surveillance activities; of current testing methodologies for diagnosing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses; and a review of current clinical practice guidelines focussing on assessment, prevention and treatment.

The committee also, as in my legislation, calls for research, education and public awareness. It calls for improved communications to regulated health professionals regarding standards of practice for diagnosis and treatment, as well as, the provision of professional education, and a coordinated care model for patients at all stages of these diseases.

The spread of Lyme disease in Ontario is an important issue for the Ministry of Health.

Health Quality Ontario (HQO), in partnership with Public Health Ontario (PHO) and in collaboration with clinical experts, patients and caregivers across the province has developed a clinical guidance document for early-localized Lyme disease. HQO continues to review the evidence and has committed to making any necessary changes to the guidance document as the evidence warrants.

In my view, the Ministry of Health is making progress.

For the Silo, Toby Barrett -MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk.