#PositiveDevelopment

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Y’all. My bestie just told me they’ve been watching a lot of gay 70’s movies and so I decided to be a little rapscallious and recommend goncharov to them. They came back an hour later a whole new person.

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Good News for Bond Investors: Strong Economy Boosts Returns #bondinvestors #bondholders #InterestRates #positivedevelopment #strongeconomy

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Guyana News Update Recap March 4, 2024

Good evening Tonight's headlines: Police launch investigation into the death of a father in New Amsterdam. Government pathologist confirms cause of death for victims of a double murder. Teon Allen, also known as 'Spoil Child,' is remanded in custody. In a positive development, Food for the Poor Guyana Inc. enhances mobility for Mr. Gordon Ross with a motorized wheelchair donation. Meanwhile, one suspect turns himself in, while another remains wanted in connection with a drug bust at CJIA. The Education Ministry and Guyana Teachers' Union reach an agreement, ending protests. However, delays are reported in election fraud case proceedings. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories.

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In the qwerty system of tarot. Letter P equals out to the condensation of the hanged man with the tower.

Cyrillic jcuzen set. Gives letter Рр to the confusion of letter R to temperance and the moon. By the qwerty overlay. All these cards together speaks a message. As they all beling to the same set. As its being perceived from a single side. But, my attempt is to change that by given Рр to something a less depressing and oppressive as tarot.

Deja view.

And a dove, interactions are positivedevelopment. Given to venus to simplify it.

These moments are rare power by positive expression. It’s out there. Don’t gender a planet.

The power of Раз. Time, once, day. In the early degrees, its an image of an old radio, on a old wooden boarded table, Parted to me by Metro. The radio is lit. There’s a hammer, a candle and a few gold coins.

Though the radio is found before hand, in the description of work and functionality. What is Competence. And it is brought back to the throne and the body’s habitual, because natural, proficiencies. A material place of home or memories and skills depending where one is coming from. A set structure, four walls a couch, a recliner, a throne, a toilet bowl. Pick them.

A throne on a throne. Also suggest that in this place. Where it has physically dwelt. There still another body above that. The thrones the throne even at home. Where one rules one’s own. In another side one is ruling with one’s tasks. A matter of mastery. There’s still someone above that. The employer, the “emperor” or the government. And tho them. Ideally the ideal state of serving a higher power, not to sin in a position of power or the payment falls upon others.

Here memory ties in to time. Experience.

Раз is a big word. As it stands by itself as it does, becoming the host of many others. And represent a definite point in time, as in once a day and once again. It has a continuity to it that streams out into a distance. As well as circling around a spiral. Where each point connects back to everyother point on that same line but with the difference of distance keeping them isolated islands, which eventually merge together from that distance to the conscious sight of time. Where the functional habituals keep it occupied on the foreground.

Sloppy. So? Want to fight about it?

The virtue Prudence. Speaks well here. And belongs in the position of the wheel. For tarot. The missing virtue is found there.

Though, here she may also be surmised for the tower card also. Depending on which virtue is found here, all speak something different. Prudence in russian is a бла word. Compared to башня for tower. She has the added designations with Л. Prominent in like/love, and people. The nature is airy. As it is with letter A. An argument that can’t sustain through counter logic. But still fits well in forming the relevant associations for this specific case in point. While, actually standing beside the whole argument. Пожалуйста.

In tarot prudence is no where near the tower. It gives prudence to the wind, so to say. While temperance stands between devil and death. Two big Ds. Removed from qwerty. Is the emperor card. Added to qwerty is the empress card. Two big Es. But to play with both. Number 13 to stand in with letter M brings in a prudence by overlaying death and wheel, so that point is already reached before meeting the devil. As the figure of death, in most cases automatically evokes a sense of prudence, even though that card is missing. While the tower gets the action point. And temperance plays in as limiting the reaction. While not given it to a state of calculation and control. Or something. The argument may expand here in dichotomous ways.

But if one looks to the jcuzen set first. Then prudence may be seen as in the overlay of the tower Башня and the high priestess card standing in for the temple.

The russians and their iconography lasted for centuries.

Letter Рr, to distinguish it from latin P. Is a roll of the tongue. The canadians played it in for Timmy’s. With Roll up the Rim to win. Though its a common learning to roll the Rs, though it not being part of the phonemics in common speech. Pr, is the Cyrillic R, having a that functional “part”.

It means work. Simply put. Work which then evolves a degree to, well being and happiness. The rainbow belongs here as that ray of sunshine in an other wise static state of subservience. To the repetitions. More positively it speaks contentment with what one does with habitual motion.

As with the radio, it is detached from the source.

Раз and IF.

And so much for a liberal democrazy for encouraging diversity and individualism. While all the american presidents aim for something some else has issue with, they get assasinated or attempted. I call bs on the governmental leniencies. For the freedom of speech. Even more russian then the russians get accused of.

Wonder when my functional self care motivation is coming back. I have enough fruit flies bow i could make a protein bar.

I havent spoken to another person in months.

It’s been awhile since ive had a fly. They are some of the most useful portents when it comes to pointing attention in what needs it. It just stand there. Watching me. As i moved to the sidenit moved to the side to keep straight with me. I brought my finger up close and inch or two away. And i noticed it had a power. It then came by to show me simething and flew off.

Hope the wife is world savi. Cause im nazi cocksukr savi and thats pretty much it.

She was sexy. Nice big smile for me. By the time she said hello. I didn’t register it in time. Kept walking. Likenif i ignored her. Coming in from the distance. Attentionnon het that whole stretch. So come on girls. Whos going break my shell. And have the parience through my social retardation?

Now i need to go get high and conquer Caldaria. I executed the king to dey Meric, or soemthing like that. I fucken hate that culture. His son inherented but his jus tas kuchnof an asshole as his father was. Maybe i should just execute the ehole blood line. Those dress wearing freaks.

These last 8 sime odd years of manipulation have brought from me from being indifferent to outright dicgist and hatred. I ofmt give a fuck how nice you are.

…. Guess that means the wife’s promiscuous as all hell bade her for. Meh, i chose celibacy.

But, then again. She’s also french. Ugh. Ok. You may come back to me girl. I liked your smile. Ill say hello this time and smile back. And we can just stare at each other.

Eh, guess the homo sexchems wore off. There goes four months stolen. Now im home. Instant depression. What’s there to do? Motivation says socialize. But. Thants not possible. Lots of social at work today. Not lots. But. More than I’ve seen in a long time. I hate life. Be a game night with the family. Or a social night with the wife. But, thise aint possible either. That’s what it would be. Whats its supposed to be. How do i know? I just do.

Or maybe not. No, still being dosed.

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September 19 to 25

No roundup post this week as I am away. I hope everyone has a great week and keep your eyes open for a new “weekly roundup” next weekend!

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This clip shows one of the positive stories as an outcome of the Big Buddy initiative.  Big Buddy is a nationwide programme for young boys (7 – 14 years) based on the idea positive male role models in their lives help them to grow into good men and decrease risky behaviours, echoed by Santrock (2010).  In New Zealand, many boys are raised by single mothers or have circumstances placed upon them, resulting in an absent father figure.  Big Buddy NZ screens male adults who volunteer to be a companion and do ‘guy things’ with their little buddy.  Once three months of vetting and information training has been passed Big Buddy matches a boy with a buddy who has similar interests.  This is a great scheme and helps the psychosocial development by helping curb angry outbursts adolescent boys experience as well as doing physical things and problem-solving cognitively.    

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Good News for Bond Investors: Strong Economy Boosts Returns #bondinvestors #bondholders #InterestRates #positivedevelopment #strongeconomy

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☮️ Today is the #InternationalDayofPeace This year's theme is The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace. If you are looking for ways to get involved check out the many events happening globally http://internationaldayofpeace.org/get-involved/ 

Peace Day is a great opportunity to engage children and youth in activities related to envisioning peace, developing global awareness and making a positive difference in their world. One such resource is the Youth Agenda for Peace and Justice that you can find here http://www.peacedayphilly.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Youth-Agenda-for-Peace-and-Justice1.pdf  

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Weekly Roundup January 25 to 31

Here are the top stories for this week! 

In light of the current Ongwen trial I found this informative overview of the LRA conflict in northern Uganda.

WHY IS THE UGANDA SITUATION AT THE ICC?

https://justicehub.org/article/why-uganda-situation-icc#

In 2003, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni presented an official referral to the International Criminal Court for the crimes allegedly committed by the Lord's Resistance Army. The LRA is a rebel group active since the late 80s in Uganda and neighbouring countries. It is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. It is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges include murder, abduction, mutilation, sexual slavery and forcing children to participate in hostilities. The conflict has left over 65,000 people dead and forced many more to flee their homes and take refuge in camps for internally displaced persons.

AS THE WORLD WATCHES ONGWEN, LRA ADDS CHAPTER TO BRUTAL LEGACY

http://invisiblechildren.com/blog/2016/01/25/reblog-world-watches-ongwen-lra-adds-chapter-brutal-legacy/

In 2015, Joseph Kony’s fighters abducted 103 people in Central African Republic (CAR). In just the first three weeks of 2016, they’ve already abducted 94 individuals.

As ICC Holds Key Hearing in Ongwen Case, LRA Victims in Uganda Need More Than Prosecutions

https://www.ictj.org/news/icc-ongwen-lra-victims-uganda-need-more-than-prosecutions

Ugandan victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) have waited over a decade to see the group’s leadership held accountable for crimes committed during the armed conflict with Uganda’s government. They saw it happen last week, when former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen appeared in court for an important hearing at the International Criminal Court.

“It was a moment of joy to see justice implemented against an LRA commander,” said one woman from the village of Ajuro, in Kaberamaido district. “I want compensation from the government for failing to protect my husband when he was killed.”

The confirmation of charges hearing will determine whether there is sufficient evidence against Ongwen to move his case to trial.

The Dominic Ongwen Trial

http://enoughproject.org/blogs/dominic-ongwen-trial

This week marks an important step forward for international justice and accountability for atrocities in East and Central Africa. The International Court completed its confirmation of charges hearings in the case of Dominic Ongwen, a former commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

Reintegrating former-LRA combatants after the Amnesty Act

http://www.insightonconflict.org/2016/01/reintegrating-former-lra-combatants-amnesty-act/

In the next of a series of videos with War and Peace Talks, Stephen Oola, Peace Direct's Uganda Local Correspondent, whether Uganda's 2000 Amnesty Act was successful in reintegrating former LRA combatants back into society.

The War and Peace Talks site is really interesting and you should definitely consider signing up for their email listserv (I did!)

WAR AND PEACE TALK : VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH THE EXPERTS

http://warandpeacetalk.com/

I also found this field note study on the experiences of children born into LRA captivity. It is a longer read at 70+ pages but definitely insightful.

We Are All the Same Experiences of children born into LRA captivity

http://justiceandreconciliation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/We-Are-All-The-Same-Experiences-of-children-born-into-LRA-captivity-2015-12-22.pdf

High Profile Harare Ivory Poacher, Accomplice Appears in Court

http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-27251-Top+ivory+poacher,+accomplices+nabbed/news.aspx

One Country Will Destroy Its Ivory—and Pray for Elephants

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160125-sri-lanka-elephants-buddhism-ivory-stockpile-cites/

Sri Lanka also becomes the world’s first country to apologize that elephants are being killed for their ivory.

Debate: Should ivory stockpiles be destroyed?

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/debate-should-ivory-stockpiles-be-destroyed-9099221.html

The United States has done it. The Philippines and China too. Even Hong Kong has said it will destroy some of its contraband ivory. But ahead of a conservation conference in London next month (Feb 12-13) where world leaders will descend to seek a solution to wildlife crime, the debate about the future of stockpiles is set to heat up.

I am still eagerly awaiting news on the Ongwen trial and its outcome; hopefully by next week. Until then, take care!

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Weekly Roundup January 18 to 24

I would like to first start with a shout out to Doreen. She celebrated her 9th birthday this week!!! Sending lots of love to Malawi xoxo

Speaking of Malawi, unfortunately there is an emergency appeal in southern Africa right now:

El Niño Worsens Drought in Southern Africa — and 14 Million People Could Go Hungry

https://news.vice.com/article/el-nio-worsens-drought-in-southern-africa-and-14-million-people-could-go-hungry

Fourteen million people in southern Africa face hunger due to prolonged drought, which has become more severe due to El Nino conditions, said the UN World Food Program on Monday.

This includes Malawi and Ethiopia at the top of the list. 

UN food agency says 14M face hunger in southern Africa

http://pulse.ng/world/el-nino-un-food-agency-says-14m-face-hunger-in-southern-africa-id4571529.html

The worst-affected country is Malawi, where 2.8 million people or 16 percent of the population are expected to go hungry, followed by the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar where almost 1.9 million are at risk.

One of the big stories this week was the first major hearing on LRA war crimes in northern Uganda.

ICC: First Major Hearing on LRA Crimes

https://www.hrw.org/news/2016/01/21/icc-first-major-hearing-lra-crimes

The first major International Criminal Court (ICC) hearing for a Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader is an important step for accountability for grave crimes committed in northern Uganda, Human Rights Watch said today.

The confirmation of charges for Dominic Ongwen, a one-time child soldier who became a senior LRA commander, will begin on January 21, 2016, in The Hague and is anticipated to last five days.

Of course, judicial proceedings against Ongwen raise important issues regarding his status as a former child soldier, though the crimes he is charged with were committed as an adult.

This following article takes a look at this blurred distinction between victim and perpetrator, offering an interesting perspective in...

Making a Murderer in Uganda

http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/01/20/making-a-murderer-dominic-ongwen-uganda-icc/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Kidnapped by rebels when he was 9, Dominic Ongwen grew up to command fighters who slaughtered, raped, and pillaged. Is he guilty of heinous crimes — or was he a hostage the whole time?

Keep your eyes open for further developments in this case next week.

I came across Ninety-Six Elephants petition and call to action for senators to cosponsor the END Wildlife Trafficking Act. Be sure to check out this organization and take a look at how you can help.  

END WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING

https://secure3.convio.net/wcs/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=810&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=owned&utm_content=96-Elephants&s_src=FB_End-Wildlife-Trafficking&s_subsrc=SenateCosponsor

I love elephants and dogs, so this following story is extra special to me.

Detection Dogs Stop Ivory Traffickers

http://www.awf.org/news/detection-dogs-stop-ivory-traffickers

Trained by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and part of Kenya Wildlife Service’s (KWS’s) Canine Detection Unit, the dogs and their handlers found smuggled ivory in the luggage of four passengers, all traveling to China...

Today starts the cycle of the “Wolf Moon”. 

“In the next period you will experience self-discovery. You will go deep in your mind and soul and will try to connect them both to work as a team and you will succeed... In late January and early February the true picture of your qualities will come out. If you have any plans related to the beginning of a new job, or something new, the wolf moon is a great time to start with.Let January’s Wolf Moon be a reminder that when we are thrown to the wolves it’s only a matter of time before we come back leading the pack."

So, go out there and follow your dreams! Have a great week everyone! 

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Weekly Roundup: January 11 to 17

It’s a long post this week! I have broken down the stories under “elephants” and “child soldiers”. 

Elephants:

There were several positive developments in elephant conservation efforts this week. 

Tang Prize money to fund African elephant conservation project 

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, the inaugural Tang Prize laureate in the Sustainable Development field, has designated NT$5 million (US$151,930) of his prize money to the conservation of African elephants in an effort to fulfill the goal of sustainable development.

http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201512200011.aspx

Bottom beginning to fall out of ivory market

Global efforts to crack down on illegal ivory trafficking are eating away at prices, a wildlife trade regulator said Tuesday, voicing confidence the bottom was falling out of the market. 

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/550963/news/world/bottom-beginning-to-fall-out-of-ivory-market-regulator

Facing Public Pressure, Hong Kong Will Phase Out Ivory Trade

In his Annual Policy Address, Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced Wednesday that the government will legislate a ban on local elephant ivory sales, joining mainland China and the United States in a global effort to end Africa’s elephant poaching crisis that has claimed up to 33,000 elephants a year.

http://wildaid.org/news/hong-kong-will-phase-out-ivory-trade

Child Soldiers: 

LRA warlord Joseph Kony uses ivory trade to buy arms

The ivory trade is providing a final “lifeline” for Joseph Kony, the Ugandan warlord responsible for abducting tens of thousands of children.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/joseph-kony/12066467/LRA-warlord-Joseph-Kony-uses-ivory-trade-to-buy-arms.html

The transformative power of taking in refugees

What cannot be lost is the the importance of providing assistance to the millions of people fleeing their homes from violence and persecution. It is the right thing to do. And as a new video for Western Sydney University shows, those refugees go on to do great things in their host countries.

Deng Thaik was abducted from his home in Sudan and forced to fight as a child solder. He escaped and gained asylum in Australia. The journey from child soldier to defense lawyer is inspiring.

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/the-transformitive-power-of-taking-in-refugees-2/

Beasts Of No Nation Wins Big at Ghana Movie Awards

The movie Beasts of No Nation scooped 11 awards at the 6th edition of the annual Ghana Movie Awards.

http://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00040801.html

I finally ordered the book and cannot wait to read it!!

Tales from Uganda's female former child soldiers

How do women who were abducted as children, raped and forced to kill, reintegrate into their communities?

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2015/11/tales-uganda-female-child-soldiers-151130115418168.html

The Lord’s Resistance Army terrorized northern Uganda for two decades, abducting more than 30,000 children to fuel its rebellion against the government of President Yoweri Museveni. Girls as young as six were forced to kill, to loot, and to become bush wives. But even when a conflict ends, war is only half the story. Photojournalist Marc Ellison and illustrator Christian Mafigiri tell the stories of four female ex-combatants in an interactive graphic novel format, documenting their struggle to rebuild lives forever fractured by war.

Graphic memories

http://www.marcellison.com/graphicmemories/

In other news:

Keep your eyes open for news on Uganda’s upcoming (and possibly historic) presidential election in February... 

What Challenges Does 2016 Hold for Sub-Saharan Africa?

...In the Great Lakes, 2016 will more than likely be shaped by elections to be held in several states. The first poll is set for Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni will face the greatest challenge to his near three-decade long rule on February 18th.

http://theglobalobservatory.org/2016/01/africa-nigeria-ebola-isis-boko-haram/

Uganda holds first presidential debate, without Museveni 

http://news.yahoo.com/uganda-holds-first-presidential-debate-without-museveni-195430758.html

This week unfortunately held some devastating news with the losses of these men. RIP </3

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Weekly Roundup: January 1 to 10

Welcome to the first weekly roundup of 2016! As noted in my previous post I have decided to try out a new format. I will be posting weekly with a summary of what I came across during the past week. This way things are more current.

I’d like to start with an article published by National Geographic on the largest ever aerial survey of African wildlife—the Great Elephant Census (GEC).

Largest Wildlife Census in History Makes Waves in Conservation

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160104-great-elephant-census-vulcan-paul-allen-elephants-conservation/#.VorRk8Bo5QY.facebook

Despite a Unicef-led education initiative, opportunities beyond the army are limited for former child soldiers in South Sudan. But Ishmael Beah believes these young survivors are vital to the country’s future... 

Ishmael Beah hails South Sudan's former child soldiers as future leaders

http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/jan/06/ishmael-beah-author-south-sudan-child-soldiers-released-future-leaders-peace-unicef

Long Considered a Threat, Can Youth Take Lead in Peacebuilding? 

http://theglobalobservatory.org/2016/01/youth-countering-violent-extremism-resolution-2250/

The growing recognition of this potential was evident at the end of 2015, when the first youth, peace, and security resolution was adopted by the UN Security Council. Resolution 2250 urges UN member states to elevate the voices of youth in decision-making at all levels.   

I shared the trailer for Beasts of No Nation, a Netflix original film, a few months ago. 

What I didn’t realize at that time was that it is based on a book (which is now on my “to read” list!) 

Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/413177.Beasts_of_No_Nation

As civil war rages in an unnamed West-African nation, Agu, the school-aged protagonist of this stunning debut novel, is recruited into a unit of guerilla fighters....

Lastly, I leave you with this quote :)

Have a wonderful week everyone.

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New Year, New Blog

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is off to a great start this new year! 

For the last two years I have dedicated this space to sharing my thoughts and news on positive development; specifically focusing on children’s rights during and after armed conflict (child soldiers in particular), elephant conservation efforts and maintaining positive thinking to achieve your goals. 

I will continue this blog, but have some ideas on how to take it in a new direction. 

Up until now I have maintained a fairly regular schedule of posting news, links, videos, pictures and messages every couple of days. At times this has been a bit challenging. I struggle to find new and relevant things to share and you may have noticed that not everything is always recent. 

This year I will be trying a new format. Every week I will publish a post of the “weekly roundup”. In it I will share the news and links I found throughout the week. This way everything is recent and up to date. I will still post videos and pictures as I find them. I will also try to write more of my own content. 

I am looking forward to developing this space and having more meaningful interactions. Thank you for your support so far and keep your eyes open for the new layout soon! 

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A Short Break...

The holidays are now upon us and during this time we often reflect back on the last year and look forward to the new one. 

2015 proved to be a significant year, with many milestone achievements in the field of human rights, sustainable development and animal conservation.

2016 will be an exciting time for further development and the opportunity to make good on the promises we made to ourselves and each other.

I will be taking a short break to enjoy the holiday season and will return in the new year with some new ideas on the direction of this space.

Until then, remember that

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” - Aesop

Be kind to one another and have a warm and festive holiday season.

<3

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