#social service council of canada

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“Canadian Prisons Decried For Lack of Reform Power,” Toronto Globe. November 15, 1932. Page 11. ---- Social Service Council Asks Pay for Convicts to Aid Families --- SUGGESTIONS TO GUTHRIE ---- Urging that families of prisoners should receive pay for work done by them; that greater facilities be offered prisoners of the improvements of their minds; that safeguards to prevent wardens from inflicting punishment be extended, and that food of prisoners be placed in the care of a trained dietitian, the Social Service Council of Canada has forwarded a series of recommendations to Hon. Hugh Guthrie, Minister of Justice, following a recent special meeting of its executive.

The recommendation point out that recent riots at Portsmouth and St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiaries had been ‘the means of calling the attention of the public to our Federal prisons.’

If the prisoner ‘is discharged with a feeling of resentment against society and a determination to carry on his criminal career, the prison system has failed and the expenditure made on the criminal has been lost,’ the report states. ‘A prison system which would succeed in affecting reform, even if more expensive, would be an economy to society in the long run. We believe experience has shown that our present system lacks this necessary reformatory power.’

The following recommendations are included in the list sent to Mr. Guthrie: ‘That there be increased lighting for cells, the educationist appointed be a man of university standing, with experience in the organization of recreational activities; work provided for prisoners be of a character economically profitable and not merely punitive.

Infliction of such punishments as that of flogging with a leather paddle should be used only in connection with the most serious cases, the Council says. Utmost care should be taken in selection of wardens and other officers, and as soon as possible prison facilities should be enlarged. ‘Whatever be the report of the inquiry as to the immediate causes of the recent riots, these reforms should be put into operation by the Government at the earliest possible opportunity,’ the report asserts.

[intlforestday]

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME - Celebration of the International Day of Forests 2024.

On March 21st, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the United Nations Trusteeship Council chamber, New York;

- OPENING SESSION - Opening remarks: Ms. Juliette Biao, Director, UN Forum on Forests Secretariat  H.E. Ambassador Paula Narváez, President of the UN Economic and Social Council  H.E. Ambassador Zéphyrin Maniratanga, Chair of the UNFF19 Bureau  Mr. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General, DESA - PANEL SESSION - Chair: Ms. Leticia Zamora Zumbado, Vice-Chair of the UNFF19 Bureau  Mr. QU Guangzhou, Director, FAO Liaison Office, New York  Speaker tba, USDA Forest Service  Ms. Anna Rathmann, Executive Director, Jane Goodall Institute  Speaker tba, International Forestry Students’ Association  Mr. Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada  Mr. José Carlos da Fonseca, Executive Director, The Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá)  Mr. Kai Lintunen, Head of International Communication, Finnish Forest Association - GENERAL DISCUSSION- Chair: Mr. Javad Momeni, Vice-Chair of the UNFF19 Bureau Statements by Member States, UN entities and other accredited IGOs and Major Groups FOREST VIDEO SHOWCASE Short films from FAO and the 2024 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase (CITES and Jackson Wild)  Forests and innovation – new solutions for a better world  How Old Cell Phones Are Protecting the Rainforest  This New AI Forensic Tool is Fighting Illegal Logging  NASA Joins Jane Goodall to Conserve Chimp Habitats

United Nations Forum on Forests, UNDESA on the International Day of Forests 2024.

[slyandthefamilybook]

since we now know that all those "my blog is safe for Jewish people" posts are bullshit, here are some Jewish organizations you can donate to if you actually want to prove you support Jews. put up or shut up

FIGHTING HUNGER

Masbia - Kosher soup kitchens in New York

MAZON - Practices and promotes a multifaceted approach to hunger relief, recognizing the importance of responding to hungry peoples' immediate need for nutrition and sustenance while also working to advance long-term solutions

Tomchei Shabbos - Provides food and other supplies so that poor Jews can celebrate the Sabbath and the Jewish holidays

FINANCIAL AID

Ahavas Yisrael - Providing aid for low-income Jews in Baltimore

Hebrew Free Loan Society - Provides interest-free loans to low-income Jews in New York and more

GLOBAL AID

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee - Offers aid to Jewish populations in Central and Eastern Europe as well as in the Middle East through a network of social and community assistance programs. In addition, the JDC contributes millions of dollars in disaster relief and development assistance to non-Jewish communities

American Jewish World Service - Fighting poverty and advancing human rights around the world

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society - Providing aid to immigrants and refugees around the world

Jewish World Watch - Dedicated to fighting genocides around the world

MEDICAL AID

Sharsheret - Support for cancer patients, especially breast cancer

SOCIAL SERVICES

The Aleph Institute - Provides support and supplies for Jews in prison and their families, and helps Jewish convicts reintegrate into society

Bet Tzedek - Free legal services in LA

Bikur Cholim - Providing support including kosher food for Jews who have been hospitalized in the US, Australia, Canada, Brazil, and Israel

Blue Card Fund - Critical aid for holocaust survivors

Chai Lifeline - An org that's very close to my heart. They help families with members with disabilities in Baltimore

Chana - Support network for Jews in Baltimore facing domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse

Community Alliance for Jewish-Affiliated Cemetaries - Care of abandoned and at-risk Jewish cemetaries

Crown Heights Central Jewish Community Council - Provides services to community residents including assistance to the elderly, housing, employment and job training, youth services, and a food bank

Hands On Tzedakah - Supports essential safety-net programs addressing hunger, poverty, health care and disaster relief, as well as scholarship support to students in need

Hebrew Free Burial Association

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services - Programs include early childhood and learning, children and adolescent services, mental health outpatient clinics for teenagers, people living with developmental disabilities, adults living with mental illness, domestic violence and preventive services, housing, Jewish community services, counseling, volunteering, and professional and leadership development

Jewish Caring Network - Providing aid for families facing serious illnesses

Jewish Family Service - Food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, refugee resettlement, chaplaincy, and disability services

Jewish Relief Agency - Serving low-income families in Philadelphia

Jewish Social Services Agency - Supporting people’s mental health, helping people with disabilities find meaningful jobs, caring for older adults so they can safely age at home, and offering dignity and comfort to hospice patients

Jewish Women's Foundation Metropolitan Chicago - Aiding Jewish women in Chicago

Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty - Crisis intervention and family violence services, housing development funds, food programs, career services, and home services

Misaskim - Jewish death and burial services

Our Place - Mentoring troubled Jewish adolescents and to bring awareness of substance abuse to teens and children

Tiferes Golda - Special education for Jewish girls in Baltimore

Yachad - Support for Jews with disabilities

[what-shitfuckery-is-this-ew]

BOYCOTTING FOR PALESTINE

The Official BDS Boycott Targets

Campaigns

Block the boat: End maritime arms transfer to Israel

Ban Apartheid Israel from Sports (FIFA, Olympics)

CAF get off Israel's train: Boycott CAF

Greenwashing Apartheid

Israeli Spyware

Military Embargo

Farming Injustice

Consumer Boycotts - a complete boycott of these brands

Cisco

Axa

Puma

Carrefour

HP

Siemens

Chevron

Intel

Caltex

Israeli produce

Re/max

Ahava

Texaco

Sodastream

Intel

Organic Boycott Targets - boycotts not initiated by BDS but still complete boycott of these brands

Disney

Macdonald's

Dominos

Papa Johns

Burger King

Pizza Hut

Wix

Divestments and exclusion - pressure governments, institutions, investment funds, city councils, etc. to exclude from procurement contracts and investments and to divest from these

Elbit Systems

CAF

Volvo

CAT

Barclays

JCB

HD Hyundai

TKH Security

HikVision

Pressure - boycotts when reasonable alternatives exist, as well as lobbying, peaceful disruptions, and social media pressure.

Google

Amazon

AirBnb

Booking.Com

Expedia

Teva

Here are some companies that strongly support Israel (but are not Boycott targets). There is no ethical consumption under capitalism and boycotting is a political strategy - not a moral one. If you did try to boycott every supporter of Israel you would struggle to survive because every major company supports Israel (as a result of attempting to keep the US economy afloat), that being said, the ones that are being boycotted by masses and not already on the organic boycott list are coloured red.

5 Star Chocolate

7Days

7Up

Apple

Arsenal FC

ALDO

Arket

Axe

Accenture

Ariel

Adidas

ActionIQ

Aquafina

Amika

AccuWeather

Activia

Adobe

Aesop

Azrieli Group

American Eagle

Amway Corp

Axel Springer

American Airlines

American Express

Atlassian

AdeS

Aquarius

Ayataka

Audi

Barqs

Bain & Company

Bayer

Bank Leumi

Bank Hapoalim

BCG (Boston Consulting Group)

Biotherm

Bershka

Bloomberg

BMW

Boeing

Booz Allen Hamilton

Burberry

Bath & Body Works

Bosch

Bristol Myers Squibb

Capri Holdings

Costa

Carita Paris

CareTrust REIT

Caterpillar

Coach

Cappy

Caudalie

CeraVe

Check Point Software Technologies

Cerelac

Chanel

Chapman and Cutler

Channel

Cheerios

Cheetos

Chevron

Chips Ahoy!

Christina Aguilera

Citi Bank

Codral

Cosco

Canada Dry

Citi

Clal Insurance Enterprises

Clean & Clear

Clearblue

Clinique

Champion

Club Social

Coca Cola

Coffee Mate

Colgate

Comcast

Compass

Caesars

Conde Nast

Cooley LLP

Costco

Côte d’Or

Crest

CV Starr

CyberArk Software

Cytokinetics

Crayola

Cra Z Art

Daimler

Dr Pepper

Del Valle

Daim

Doctor Pepper

Dasani

Doritos

Daz

Dior

Dell

Deloitte

Delta Air Lines

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Telekom

DHL Group

David Off

Disney

DLA Piper

Domestos

Domino’s

Douglas Elliman

Downy

Duane Morris LLP

Dreft Baby Detergent & Laundry Products

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream

eBay

Edelman

Eli Lilly

Evian

Empyrean

Ericsson

Endeavor

EPAM Systems

Estee Lauder

Elbit Systems

EY

Forbes

Facebook

Fairlife

Fanta

First International Bank of Israel

Fiverr

Funyuns

Fuze

Fox News

Fritos

Fox Corp

Gatorade

Gamida Cell

GE

Glamglow

General Catalyst

General Motors

Georgia

Gold Peak

Genesys

Goldman Sachs

Grandma’s Cookies

Garnier

Guess

Greenberg Traurig

Guerlain

Givenchy

H&M

Hadiklaim

Huggies

Hanes

HSBC

Head & Shoulders

Hersheys

Herbert Smith Freehills

Hewlett Packard

Hasbro

Hyundai

Henkel

Harel Insurance Investment & Financial Services

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HubSpot

Huntsman Corp

IBM

Innocent

Insight Partners

Inditex Group

IT Cosmetics

Instacart

Intermedia

Interpublic Group

Instagram

ICL Group

Intuit

Jazwares

Jefferies

John Lewis

JP Morgan Chase

Jaguar

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan

Kenon Holdings

Kate Spade

Kirks’

Kinley Water

KKR

KFC

KKW Cosmetics

Kurkure

Keebler

Kolynos

Kaufland

Kevita

Knorr

KPMG

Lemonade

Lidl

Loblaws

Levi Strauss

Louis Vuitton

Life Water

Levi’s

Levi’s Strauss

LinkedIn

Land Rover

L’Oréal

Lego

Levissima

Live Nation Entertainment

Lufthansa

La Roche-Posay

Lipton

Major League Baseball

Manpower Group

Marriott

Marsh McLennan

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Mastercard

Mattel

Minute Maid

Monster

Monki

Mainz FC

Mellow Yellow

Mountain Dew

Migdal Insurance

Marks & Spencer

Mirinda

McDermott Will & Emery

Motorola

McKinsey

Merck

Michael Kors

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank

Merck KGaA

Micheal Kors

Milkybar

Maybelline

Mount Franklin

Meta

MeUndies

Mattle

Microsoft

Munchies

Miranda

Morgan Lewis

Moroccanoil

Morgan Stanley

MRC

Nasdaq

Naughty Dog

Nivea

Next

NOS

Nabisco

Nutter Butter

No Frills

National Basketball Association

National Geographic

Nintendo

New Balance

Nutella

Newtons

NVIDIA

Netflix

Nescafe

Nestle

Nesquick

Nike

Nussbeisser

Oreo

Oral B

Old spice

Oysho

Omeprazole

Oceanspray

Opodo

P&G (Procter and Gamble)

Pampers

Pull & Bear

Pepsi

Pfizer

Popeyes

Parker Pens

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Pizza Hut

Powerade

Purina

Phoenix Holdings

Propel

Ponds

Pure Leaf Green Tea

Power Action Wipes

PwC

Prada

Perry Ellis

Prada Eyewear

Pringles

Payoneer

Procter & Gamble

Purelife

Pureology

Quaker Oats

Reddit

Royal Bank of Canada

Ruffles

Revlon

Ralph Lauren

Ritz

Rolls Royce

Royal

S.Pellegrino

Sabra Hummus

Sabre

Sony

SAP

Simply

Smart Water

Sprite

Schwabe

Shell

Soda Stream

Siemens

StreamElements

Schweppes

Sunsilk

Signal

Skittles

Smart Food

Sobe

Smarties

Sephora

Sam’s Club

Superbus

Samsung

Sodastream

Sunkist

Scotiabank

Sour Patch Kids

Starbucks

Sadaf

Stride

Subway

Tang

Tate’s Bake Shop

The Body Shop

Tesco

Twitch

The Ordinary

Tim Hortons

Tostitos

Timberland

Topo Chico

Tapestry

Tropicana

Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries

Turbos

Tom Ford

Taco Bell

Triscuit

TUC

Twix

Tottenham Hotspurs

Twisties

Tripadvisor

Uber

Uber Eats

Urban Decay

Upfield

Unilever

Vicks

Victoria’s Secret

V8

Vaseline

Vitaminwater

Volkswagen

Volvo

Walmart

Wegmans

WhatsApp

Waitrose

Woolworths

Wheat Thins

Walkers

Warner Brothers

Warner Chilcot

Warner Music

Wells Fargo

Winston & Strawn

WingStreet

Wissotzky Tea

WWE

Wheel Washing Powder

Wrigley Company

YouTube

Yvel

Yum Brands

Ziyad

Zara

Zim Shipping

Ziff Davis

[beardedmrbean]

Helsingin Sanomat is running a piece on the falling birth rate that has a radical new suggestion: acceptance. Finland's birth rate has dropped significantly since 2010, and currently stands at 1.26 children per woman.

That will cause problems for the pension system and other public services in future, because there will simply be too few taxpayers to fund them.

The reasons are many and varied, but women across the western world are now choosing to have fewer children and changing their minds will be tricky, according to researcher Tarmo Valkonen. One possible solution is that women would accept "worse partners", he says, but few politicians are advocating that.

Instead, increasing the population through pro-natal policies (usually paying families to have children through tax incentives or direct payments) or immigration are the usual solutions.

Valkonen, however, says that Finland should just accept that the working-age population is going to decline and either increase pension contributions or reduce pension payments.

Canada's pension system has automatic rule changes built-in, Valkonen notes, mandating changes when the population structure alters.

Finland is late to start on that path, but he sees few other options. In 2023 the government led by Petteri Orpo (NCP) rejected a suggestion from the Strategic Research Council that it would study the impact of immigration on the public finances.

It was the first time a government had rejected a theme by the council, which operates under the Academy of Finland to seek "concrete solutions to grand challenges that require multidisciplinary approaches".

Valkonen said to HS that perhaps previous research he had co-authored had reached too positive conclusions, and the right-wing government did not want further evidence accumulated on the benefits of immigration to the Finnish state finances.

Either way, his message is that birth rates are unlikely to increase and Finland needs to draw the appropriate conclusions.

Wolting while poor

A letter from a social worker to Helsingin Sanomat last week suggested that Wolt's partnership with payment firm Klarna had led some people into debt problems.

The idea is that people with money troubles may take advantage of the "buy now, pay later" service to order food when they have few other options.

Iltalehti follows up on that by asking debt advisors what they think. Juha Pantzar from Takuusäätiö (the Guarantee Foundation), an association that helps people in debt to find a path out of it, says that it is a growing issue.

He notes that although Wolt orders are not the main reason people end up with debt problems, they are clearly evident in his clients' debt histories.

Klarna-style payments in general, however, are a growing factor in people's indebtedness. At present one third of the foundation's clients have debt problems composed entirely of this type of debt.

Young people are particularly vulnerable, according to Pantzar.

Food prices down

Those struggling to make ends meet will be concerned about recent jumps in the price of food, but Aamulehti says those prices are now stabilising.

The Tampere daily has an in-depth look at food prices, using the index kept by Statistics Finland. Food has gotten 2.7 percent cheaper since a peak in March 2023, but that still feels like a high price level for many.

Over the last couple of years food prices have risen by some 20 percent, and Sari Forsman-Hugg from Pellervo Economic Research (PTT) says there is no going back to that previous price level.

PTT says that the overall price increase next year will amount to around one percent. Coffee, cocoa and orange juice have seen big jumps in wholesale prices, which will affect consumer prices in Finland as well.

[robbie-becker]

ROBERT BECKER

Full Name: Robert Gage Becker

Nickname: Robbie

Pronouns & Gender: cis male & he/him

Birthplace: Port Hope, Canada

Age: 25

Orientation: biromantic & gray-ace

Status: single

Occupation: college student/Maid service at Seascape

Education: High School Diploma / double majoring to earn his Bachelor’s in Environmental Science & Sociology

Residence: Currently at Aurora Bay Towers, tentatively will be at Ocean Crest Apartments

Family: Michael Becker (dad), Cassidy Becker (mom - deceased), Lucas Becker (younger brother), Annie Becker (younger sister)

Time in Aurora Bay: Three Years

Face Claim: Asa Germann

tw heart attack mention, tw death

— HISTORY

Born to Michael and Cassidy Becker, preceding his younger brother Luke and younger sister Annie, Robbie was born in Port Hope, Canada. Both of his parents were professors in local colleges after they had each individually worked at University of Toronto and York University. They had since settled down to create a life together which led to the move to Port Hope.

He was not planned out. Michael was in his fifties, while Cassidy in her late forties. His mom was overjoyed as she always wanted a child, and this just spurred on the desire for them to build a larger family.

Unfortunately, for everyone, Cassidy only survived a few years after her daughter was born (Robbie was ten). A heart attack that no one was expecting took her far too early, after that day the family never recovered.

Michael became more reclusive, keeping the kids out of his study, and they learned to fend for themselves very early on. It wasn't terrible neglect. They did just fine. Money was never an issue for the Becker family as Michael's family had generational wealth built up over nearly two centuries. There was a roof over their heads, food in the fridge and clothing on their back. Robbie took over to make sure his younger siblings would make it to school and keep their grades up.

It was about when he was fifteen, his father started to come out of his depressive funk. It was a gradual adjustment with Michael trying to fit himself back into their lives, but it wasn't a great challenge. After all, the kids weren't the ones that shut him out. It'd been the other way around. The hardest part was Annie because she barely had a relationship with him when tragedy struck.

That spurred on an unintentional rift between Robbie and Michael as he focused on trying to build something with his daughter. He asked more and more of Annie’s time while Robbie and Lucas found companionship in one another.

Not as studious as his brother, Robbie found more joy in after school activities that didn't involve a ball or excessive athleticism. One of his favorites was debate club, and the next was environmental club. He, along with a few students on the class council and others just as passionate, became the group in their school to begin running drives for various community issues.

This exposure to social and environmental issues in his more formative years sparked a desire for being involved to the most of his ability. It also developed his very anti-capitalistic approach to life, and in turn, a deep passion for advocating and supporting projects meant to better the world.

(It has also, in some ways, made him a bit insufferable to be around at points, but he's also unapologetic about stepping on toes.)

Because of this, the intended gap year break post high school graduation turned into three years. It wasn't until he was twenty-one he decided to pursue a college education. There also might have been a push from his father, who only seemed invested in Robbie's choices because he was still living on his dime. It was 'go to college or get a job and move out', so college it was.

He chose Aurora Bay because of the small town feel, and college there is cheaper than the well known Berkeley. With no stellar grades or scholarships, the lighter tuition to shoulder was the course of action. He is still living on campus, but has been scoping out Ocean Crest to move into when he graduates, assuming he doesn't apply for his Masters.

TRAITS

positive: sensible, passionate

neutral: modest, purposeful

negative: uptight, self-critical

HEADCANONS

⊹ very eco-conscious. annoyingly so. rides his bike everywhere, might side-eye you for using a plastic straw, or for not second-hand shopping. don’t ask him about how he runs his AC at a breezy 62 degrees, though. he can get a little defensive about it.

⊹ speaking of, nearly everything he owns he’s gotten as a hand-me-down or thrifted. he also runs and moderates a ‘buy nothing’ facebook group.

⊹ he’s only in the US with his approved I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for while he studies. as for after graduation? he’s not sure about whether he wants to stay or not, so there is little thought put into his long term goals.

⊹ he used to do cottage rental cleaning in Port Hope, so applying for the maid service at Seascape was a no brainer. he also likes to use it as an opportunity to pocket anything that he’s certain the guests aren’t coming back for. jewelry and cash get turned in with first dibs after the claim window ends (finders keepers), but sealed food and beverages make their way into his bag.

⊹ everything has a plan. everything has a place. scheduled times are to be met, and if you’re late, instant ick. he also has an obsession with organizing his pantry with labeled glass containers.

⊹ mediocre at skeet shooting, pretty good at ax throwing, terrible at any contact sports.

⊹ he started college at age twenty-one after taking a few years off post-graduation. what did he do those years? bounce around to attend various environmental and conservation protests and immerse himself in activist life. He has also attended protests for various social issues, that of which he is very vocal about. he has long since calmed down while in california to keep his nose clean.

⊹ loves anything lemon flavored. give him all of your yellow starburst! but be warned, if you sneak a banana flavored candy in there he will probably hate you.

⊹ there is a seagull he’s named nugget that he feeds from his apartment balcony. he utilizes the companionship to get it to baptize the cars of tenants he doesn’t like. you know, symbiotic relationships and all.

⊹ does not say ‘eh’.

CONNECTIONS

Brand new muse, as I join Club 14. He’s not a native, but he’s not a stranger to some United States territory. Long-term childhood best friends are unlikely, however, there is a possibility of maybe a friend met on a family vacation? Before cell phones were big, so really young and they started as pen pals. Family vacations staggered off after age ten.

I’m not sure if anyone would want to room with him, could be past roommates too? He moved into Ocean Crest at the start of his previous college year, ex-resident of Aurora Bay Towers. 

Current romantic connections will be explored on the dash, but past anything I am open to discussing. I will not lock him into an end game as he is brand new, but college is a potentially chaotic and messy time when exploring that part of yourself, so have at it.

♡ @theameliaxevans - college peer and party friend. yes, wes, look away. no trouble to be seen here!

♡ @carter-harris - tba.

♡ @edenxoconnell - ex-boyfriend of, has a bit a bad blood against due to the manner of which their break-up occurred. but also didn't turn down an opportunity to hook-up at a college mixer.

♡ @jaspermorgan - boss at seascape, also someone robbie likes to pester

♡ @laceyxpierce - academic peers and friends. more tba.

♡ @solaadisa - double trouble in SoCal's activist scene. also, cheers to having a pseudo-older sister!

LINKS

⊹ pinterest.

⊹ inspo.

⊹ soundtrack.

⊹ personal playlist.

[zerosecurity]

Russia's APT28 Cyber Espionage Group Targets Czechia, Germany Using Outlook Exploit

Czechia and Germany have exposed a long-running cyber espionage campaign conducted by the notorious Russia-linked APT28 hacking group, drawing harsh criticism from international organizations like the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Czech Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that certain entities within the country were targeted using a critical Microsoft Outlook vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397), allowing Russian state-sponsored hackers to escalate privileges and potentially gain unauthorized access. Germany Accuses APT28 of Targeting Social Democratic Party Similarly, Germany's Federal Government attributed the APT28 threat actor, also known as Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, and Sofacy, to a cyber attack aimed at the Executive Committee of the Social Democratic Party, exploiting the same Outlook flaw over a "relatively long period" to compromise numerous email accounts. The targeted industries spanned logistics, armaments, air and space, IT services, foundations, and associations located in Germany, Ukraine, and other European regions. Germany also implicated APT28 in the 2015 cyber attack on the German federal parliament (Bundestag). Widespread Condemnation of Russia's Malicious Cyber Activities NATO stated that Russia's hybrid actions "constitute a threat to Allied security," while the Council of the European Union condemned Russia's "continuous pattern of irresponsible behavior in cyberspace." The UK government described the recent APT28 activity, including targeting the German Social Democratic Party, as "the latest in a known pattern of behavior by the Russian Intelligence Services to undermine democratic processes across the globe." The US Department of State acknowledged APT28's history of engaging in "malicious, nefarious, destabilizing and disruptive behavior," and reiterated its commitment to upholding a "rules-based international order, including in cyberspace." Disruption of APT28's Criminal Proxy Botnet Earlier in February, a coordinated law enforcement action disrupted a botnet comprising hundreds of SOHO routers in the US and Germany believed to have been used by APT28 to conceal their malicious activities, such as exploiting CVE-2023-23397 against targets of interest. Cybersecurity researchers warn that Russian state-sponsored cyber threats, including data theft, destructive attacks, DDoS campaigns, and influence operations, pose severe risks to upcoming elections in regions like the US, UK, and EU, with multiple hacking groups like APT28, APT44 (Sandworm), COLDRIVER, and KillNet expected to be active. Securing Critical Infrastructure from Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks Government agencies from Canada, the UK, and the US have released a joint fact sheet to help critical infrastructure organizations secure against pro-Russia hacktivist attacks targeting industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) systems since 2022, often exploiting publicly exposed internet connections and default passwords. The recommendations include hardening human-machine interfaces, limiting internet exposure of OT systems, using strong and unique passwords, and implementing multi-factor authentication for all access to the OT network. Read the full article

[dzthenerd490]

File: Hell Girl

SCP#: AXI

Code Name: Hell Girl

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: Currently there is no way to contain SCP-AXI and all attempts to establish Site-AFTERLIFE have failed. Instead, efforts to see if it's possible to utilize D-Class to weaponize AXI to allow the Foundation to kill hostile People of Interest without evidence leading back to the Foundation. Thus, instead of containment, Foundation Staff involved with SCP-AXI will instead be focused on the development of Project "Missing Gun".

Utilizing SCP-AXI for Project "Missing Gun" was a failure, however by order of the O5 Council, construction of Site-AFTERLIFE under the direction of [data expunged]. It is with hope by the year [data expunged] Site-AFTERLIFE will be constructed and SCP-AXI as well as other dimensional anomalies relating to the [data expunged] will finally be properly contained.

Description: SCP-AXI is an anomalous event that mainly exists in a sort of purgatory dimension, somewhere between Earth and Hell. SCP-AXI consists of numerous entities that run a sort of organization known as Hell Correspondence. The organization has different ways of advertising their services whether it be via newspapers, newsletters, advertisement posters, online websites, and now even social media apps. However, in order to actually see the advertisement for services by Hell Correspondence one must fulfil the requirements to activate SCP-AXI. To activate SCP-AXI one needs to have a desire for revenge and that revenge must be directed towards someone must still be alive. 

Once a person has fulfilled the requirements they can activate SCP-AXI by following the instructions of the advertisement which is normally to just submit the name of the person they desire to have revenge towards. After the name has been submitted SCP-AXI-1 will manifest. SCP-AXI-1 is the leader of SCP-AXI and all the entities that reside in it, she is able to easily transfer herself form out world to the world of SCP-AXI any time she desires. SCP-AXI-1 also known as "Hell Girl" is responsible for establishing the curse on both the customer having the revenge request and the one the revenge is directed towards. 

The request is normally conducted through a doll which has been labeled SCP-AXI-2. The doll is extremely similar to a witchcraft doll made form [data expunged] wood, the main item on the doll being the red string around the doll's neck. Once the customer pulls the string off of the doll, they will confirm they agree to the deal. The deal normally sets that the one who pulls the string will get their revenge and their target will be tormented heavily based on their sins until they repent, afterwards they will be sent to Hell. According to the deal once this has been set, the customer who made the request will also go to Hell once they die. Though of course there's no way to confirm either scenario, video feed from the few events of an SCP-AXI captured show that the target seemingly disappears. 

SCP-AXI-1 is the one who arranges everything and controls it all, but she doesn't work alone, she normally has "assistants" that help her torment their targets. These "assistants" are not really understood well and thus have not been labeled under SCP-AXI. However, it has been theorized that these "assistants" are Entities of Interest: Yokai, but nothing has been confirmed. 

SCP-AXI's existence came to the Foundation's attention in 2005 when there was a sudden surge of disappearances in Poland, America, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Canada, Portugal, Belgium, Russia, Astria, America, Korea, and Japan. Japan ended up having much higher disappearance rates than any of the other countries and thus Mobile Task Force Poseidon-3 "Otaku Heart" was assigned to investigate all the incidence to see what was going on. Eventually a connection was made and in 2006 SCP-AXI and its full nature was discovered. Unfortunately, it was mostly recounts from "customers" of SCP-AXI who of which were amnestied afterwards. To date no method of science, magic, surgery, experimentation, or [data expunged] is able to remove the mark of the "deal" form their bodies. 

Update: 4/6/2007 Dr. Goetia has proposed having D-Class implanted with vile memories Hostile Persons of Interest that have been so far cannot be touched by the Foundation. The reasoning for doing this is to have them make a deal with SCP-AXI and thus kill the People of Interest regardless of where they are and with the added benefit of having no leads back to the Foundation. However, this ended up being a colossal failure. SCP-AXI-1 can tell that the memories of the D-Class aren't real and thus won't make a deal with them. 

Instead, the O5 Council has proposed resuming construction of Site-AFTERLIFE. Site-AFTERLIFE is an experiment proposed by Dr. [data expunged] to have Foundation activity in the Afterlife, as the name implies. The construction was proposed and approved with the hopes of properly resurrecting old Foundation Staff, having an unlimited supply of D-Class, and containing anomalies that reside in the astral plane. However, with [data expunged] this was deemed impossible, as such the project was considered a failure. The O5 Council has given no reasoning as to why they suddenly decided to resume the project despite there being nothing to improve the chances of success. Nonetheless the project continues and is expected to be finished by [data expunged].

"Ugh... honestly after [data expunged] years I stopped trying to understand what goes on in the head of those O5 pricks. But that doesn't deny my excitement for having the construction of Site-AFTERLIFE continue after so long! Though I think it's safe to say it's probably going to be impossible. You see, I'm a [data expunged] and this "Hell Girl" takes people to Hell, yet it's not like anything I'm [data expunged]. It makes me wonder if Dr. Alvik's theory of [data expunged] is true, cause if it is, what the hell are the limits? I can't believe I'm saying this, but it makes the idea of there being no afterlife reassuring in comparison." -Dr. Goetia

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SCP: Horror Movie Files Hub

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The uber-technocratic, Trilateral-packed Atlantic Council is wigging out over the possibility that the US might ban CBDCs. If this happens, the future of CBDCs for the rest of the world is in total jeopardy. The vast majority of US citizens are against CDBCs, so there is political pressure. This could deal a fatal blow to globalization. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.

Canada and Australia shelve plans for retail CBDCs while the US could soon become the first country to explicitly ban the central bank from issuing a CBDC.

As we warned in May 2022, a financial revolution is quietly sweeping the world (or at least trying to) that has the potential to reconfigure the very nature of money, making it programmable, far more surveillable and centrally controlled. To quote Washington DC-based blogger and analyst NS Lyons, “if not deliberately and carefully constrained in advance by law,… CBDCs have the potential to become even more than a technocratic central planner’s dream. They could represent the single greatest expansion of totalitarian power in history.”

At the time of writing that post, around 90 countries and currency unions were in the process of exploring a CBDC, according to the Atlantic Council’s CBDC tracker. Today, just two and a half years later, that number has increased to 134, representing 98% of global GDP. Around 66 of those countries are in the advanced stage of exploration—development, pilot, or launch.

But they do not include the United States. In fact, the US is not just trailing most countries on CBDC development; it could soon become the first country to explicitly ban the central bank from issuing a CBDC, to the undisguised horror of certain think tanks.

“CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act.”

In May, the US House of Representatives passed HR 5403, also known as the “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act.” The bill, first introduced in September 2023 and sponsored by US Senator Ted Cruz, proposes amendments to the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the US Federal Reserve from issuing CBDCs. It also seeks to protect the right to financial privacy and prevent the U.S. government from “weaponizing their financial system against their own citizens.”

If passed, HR 5403 will prevent the Fed from:

Offering products or services directly to individuals.

Maintaining accounts on behalf of individuals.

Issuing a central bank digital currency or any digital asset that is substantially similar under any other name or label directly to an individual.

To become law, the bill still needs to clear the Senate, which is by not means guaranteed. But it is likely to receive added impetus from a new Trump administration, assuming Trump wins the election and isn’t assassinated before taking office or thwarted by a colour revolution, as Lambert posited yesterday. In January, Trump announced, to thunderous applause, at a New Hampshire that as president, he would “never allow the creation of a central bank digital currency.” Such a currency, he said, “would give a federal government, our federal government, absolute control over your money.”

Even a Kamala Harris administration is unlikely to fast-track a digital dollar, with progress set to continue to lag other jurisdictions, according to an article in The Banker. US voters — particularly Republican ones — are increasingly aware — and wary — of the threat posed by CBDCs, as demonstrated by the crowd’s reaction to Trump’s announcement. This, if nothing else, stands as testament to the power of social and independent media, and goes a long way to explaining why governments across the West are trying desperately to muzzle them.

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How to Choose the Right Immigration Consultancy in Dubai

When considering immigration, especially to countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, or Malta, the immigration process can seem daunting. Complex paperwork, strict timelines, and ever-evolving regulations require professional guidance. That’s where immigration consultancies come in. Finding the right immigration consultancy in Dubai can make the entire process smoother and increase your chances of success. But how do you choose the right one? Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision.

Why You Need an Immigration Consultancy

Immigration laws and regulations are constantly changing. Keeping track of the latest requirements for visas, work permits, or permanent residency can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling work, family, or other commitments. An immigration consultancy helps:

Guide you through the process: From eligibility assessments to document preparation and submission, an immigration consultancy will provide step-by-step guidance.

Ensure compliance: Immigration consultants are well-versed in the specific requirements of different countries, helping you avoid costly mistakes or rejections.

Provide tailored solutions: The best consultancies offer personalized solutions based on your unique situation, whether you're applying for skilled migration, a student visa, or family sponsorship.

Now that you understand the importance of hiring an immigration consultancy, let’s explore how to choose the right one in Dubai.

1. Verify Accreditation and Licensing

The first and most crucial step in selecting an immigration consultancy is to verify their accreditation and licensing. Immigration consultancies in Dubai must be registered and licensed by the relevant authorities. Make sure the consultancy you choose is:

Registered with the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED): This ensures that the consultancy operates legally within Dubai.

Accredited by relevant immigration authorities: For example, consultancies offering Canadian immigration services should be registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

Tip: Always ask for proof of accreditation and check with the relevant regulatory bodies to confirm the consultancy's credentials.

2. Research the Consultancy’s Track Record

When entrusting your future to an immigration consultancy, it's essential to understand their history of success. Look for consultancies with:

A strong track record: Research the consultancy's success rate. How many clients have successfully obtained visas or permanent residency through them? Do they have experience with your specific type of visa or immigration program?

Testimonials and reviews: Read reviews from previous clients. Were they satisfied with the services provided? Did they face any challenges during the process? You can find reviews on the consultancy's website, Google, or social media platforms.

Case studies: Some consultancies share case studies of successful applications. This can give you an idea of how they handle complex immigration cases.

Tip: Be cautious of consultancies that promise guaranteed visas or offer suspiciously high success rates. Immigration decisions ultimately rest with the government, and no consultancy can guarantee approval.

3. Evaluate the Range of Services Offered

Different immigration consultancies offer varying levels of service. It's essential to choose a consultancy that can cater to your specific needs. Key services to look for include:

Eligibility assessments: The consultancy should assess your eligibility for various immigration programs and advise you on the best pathway based on your profile.

Document preparation: Immigration applications require a significant amount of documentation. Choose a consultancy that provides thorough assistance in preparing and organizing all necessary documents.

Application submission: A good consultancy will handle the submission process, ensuring that all forms are correctly filled out and submitted on time.

Post-submission support: Immigration processes often require follow-up or additional documentation after submission. Ensure the consultancy provides ongoing support until your application is approved.

4. Consider Transparency and Communication

Transparency and clear communication are vital when dealing with an immigration consultancy. You need to be fully aware of the process, timelines, and fees involved. A reliable consultancy will:

Provide clear information upfront: Before signing any contracts, the consultancy should clearly explain the process, expected timelines, and all associated costs.

Maintain open communication: Immigration processes can take months or even years. Choose a consultancy that is responsive and provides regular updates on the status of your application.

Be honest about your chances: A reputable consultancy will give you a realistic assessment of your chances rather than overpromising.

5. Evaluate Expertise in Your Destination Country

Each country has unique immigration laws and requirements. It's essential to choose a consultancy with in-depth knowledge of the specific country you wish to immigrate to. For example, if you're looking to immigrate to Canada, Australia, or the UK, make sure the consultancy specializes in these regions and stays updated with the latest immigration policies.

Tip: During your consultation, ask the agency about recent changes in immigration policies for your target country to gauge their expertise.

6. Schedule a Consultation

Before making your final decision, schedule a consultation with the consultancy to discuss your immigration goals. This meeting will give you an opportunity to assess:

The consultant’s knowledge and professionalism: Are they knowledgeable about the immigration process for your target country? Do they answer your questions clearly and confidently?

Their approach to your case: How do they plan to handle your application? Do they offer a personalized approach, or do they seem to rely on a generic process?

Your comfort level: Immigration is a significant step in your life. It’s essential to feel comfortable and confident in the consultancy you choose.

Conclusion: Why Perfection Migration Stands Out

Choosing the right immigration consultancy can make all the difference in achieving your dream of living abroad. At Perfection Migration, we pride ourselves on being one of the top Immigration Consulting Firm Based In Dubai, specializing in helping individuals and families successfully navigate the immigration process. With years of experience, we offer:

Accredited and licensed services

A strong track record of successful applications

Comprehensive, personalized services tailored to your specific needs

Transparent communication and competitive pricing

In-depth expertise in multiple immigration destinations, including Canada, Australia, the UK, and more

Let Perfection Migration be your trusted partner in your immigration journey. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward your new life abroad.

Read Also: Is it Easy Moving from Dubai, UAE, to Canada?

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"Ask Reforms In Prisons," Border Cities Star. April 9, 1934. Page 7. --- United Church Social Service Board Makes Suggestions ---- At Annual Meeting ---- Seek Classification And Segregation in Canadian Jails ---- TORONTO, April 9 - The board of Evangelism and Social Service of the United Church in annual meeting here during the week-end suggested six reforms for Canadian penitentiaries which were considered "specially urgent."

STUDY OF CASES THE reforms are:

Careful study both before and after sentence by qualified experts of each prisoner with a view to prescribing the treatment most likely to result in his restoration to good citizenship.

Scientific classification of prisoners and the segregation of the physically diseased, mentally deficient and the definitely anti-social.

Careful selection, apart altogether from political patronage, and thorough training of all prison officials and guards.

Increased creased educational and vocational training facilities in all our prisons.

The extension of the indeterminate sentence to prisoners convicted of more serious offences.

A more effective parole and probation system, allowing judicial discretion in arrangement of installment payment of money penalties as opposed to imprisonment as an alternative to unpaid fines.

GRATIFYING RESULTS "We call attention," the resolution embodying the suggestion said, "to the fact that some of these suggestions have been operative in Great Britain for some time with most gratifying results."

"We further believe," the resolution concluded, "that definite, well- organized efforts should be put forth by the ministers and members of our churches as well as other socially-minded persons to minister as far as possible to the spiritual needs of prisoners and assist the released prisoners in regaining a worthy place in society."

The annual meeting condemned gambling in general and sweepstakes in particular. A resolution passed said "this board regrets the action of the Canadian Senate in giving the sweepstakes bill second reading and hopes the House of Commons will reject the bill." Sweepstakes were denounced as "morally and economically unsound."

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Immigration Services in Brampton

Immigration Services in Brampton, For the benefit of both newcomers and Canada as a whole, the federal, provincial, and territorial governments of Canada, as well as the Immigration and Refugee Council of Canada, are always revising their immigration policies. Swift Immigration Solutions Inc. can assist you in identifying your best options for immigration to Canada among a wide range of options. Our group of knowledgeable immigration experts is proficient in a number of immigration-related fields. Brampton Immigration Services. Applying for permanent residence in Canada may be a tiresome and drawn-out procedure. You need someone with experience in this area who can offer you individualized counsel.

social media links are:

https://www.facebook.com/SwiftImmigrationSolutionsInchttps://www.instagram.com/swiftimmigrationsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDczi7zVUBFPxzfIUiMzZg

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CV Development

First attempt at my CV (pg 1 & 2):

There wasn't enough space for my reference so I tried formatting it differently. This resulted in me having to sacrifice some information about my education.

I'm having trouble figuring out the formatting and choosing which extracurriculars and community service work are most relevant for this cv. This is what I have so far:

School career highlights 

Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards, Top in Country – English Language (2018)

Master Scuba Diver - Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) (2020). Youngest British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) qualified Ocean Diver in Mauritius, 2015. 

Horseback Rider - BHS Complete Horsemanship (Ride and Stable Management) Stage 1 qualified (2018). Gold medals at competitions organised by Ceylon Riding Club, Mauritius Equestrian Sports Federation, Club Equestrian Du Nord, and Club Hippique in Mauritius. (2013/14 - 2020)

Duke of Edinburgh - Gold Level Award (1st secondary school student, and youngest participant to receive this award in Sri Lanka) (2020)

Senior Prefect 2018/19 academic year, British School in Colombo 

Set up The British School Scuba Club. (2019)

Participant of Monash Art and Social Sciences Competition organised by Monash University Malaysia, taking on two challenges: a film pitch for the next blockbuster (group) and a quiz (individual) covering subject matter in media and communication, world politics, gender issues, art and literature, and film. (2018)

Theatre of Silence workshop series organised by Lionel Wendt (2019)

5-day theatre workshop by West End Theatre Company. (2019)

Worked as a stable hand at Lenka Equestrian Centre, Canada (2019)

Community services

§ Independent projects 

The Serendipity Project - Founded the Serendipity Project in June 2018, identifying needs in the government health sector and organising sponsors to provide solutions. Coordinated sponsorships/donations for projects worth over LKR6.5M completed to date. (2018 - 2021)

Monthly Art sessions in ‘acrylic abstract’ for pre-teen and teenage patients of the paediatric ward at Apeksha Hospital for Cancer, Maharagama. (2017 - 2020)

Art workshops at Maithree Children Development Centre, a government probation home for girls.(2020)

Published “The Sanctuary” - an informative book of original paintings for free distribution, on the value of, and the damage done to, the Bellanvila-Attidiya Wetland Sanctuary situated in the suburbs of Colombo. (2019)

§ Volunteering 

Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) registered volunteer (2016 - 2022)

PetVet Clinic, Colombo trainee volunteer as an assistant nurse to Veterinary doctors. (2016 - 2020)

Embark registered volunteer for residential 6-day CNVR camp in Anuradhapura (2018) and adoption days over weekends (2016-2021).

UAE Dolphin Project volunteer for Saadiyat Island Dolphin survey and office work in Dubai, identifying and recording individual dolphins of the Gulf waters. (2019)

Foundation of Goodness registered volunteer for residential services at Seenigama MCC Centre for Excellence. (2019)

TandemVision volunteer pilot rider, providing cycle riding experiences using tandem bicycles for children and adults who are visually impaired, at Ratmalana Blind School and Sri Lanka Council for the Blind. (2017 - 2020)

CandleAid ‘extra eyes’– assistant to instructors in a program to teach swimming to children who are visually impaired. (2016)

[abroadeducationlife]

Best Canada Immigration Consultants in Hyderabad

Best Canada Immigration Consultants in Hyderabad. Immigrating to Canada is a dream for many. The process can be complex, and this is where immigration consultants come in. You’ve come to the right place if you’re in Hyderabad and want the greatest specialists to help you through the procedure.

Let’s dive into the world of Canada immigration and the top consultants in Hyderabad who can help you achieve your Canadian dream.

Understanding Canada Immigration

Overview of Canada Immigration Process

Canada offers a myriad of immigration programs, from Express Entry to Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorships. Navigating these options requires a solid understanding of the requirements, timelines, and documentation involved.

Here are some important benefits about Canada Immigration

Canada is well-known for its excellent healthcare system, diverse culture, strong economy, and high level of living.Immigrants can enjoy robust social services, a welcoming community, and opportunities for professional growth.

Role of Immigration Consultants

What Do Immigration Consultants Do? Immigration consultants are professionals who assist individuals in navigating the immigration process. They provide valuable services such as assessing eligibility, preparing documentation, and representing clients in dealings with immigration authorities.

Choosing the Right Consultant is Crucial.

Choosing the correct adviser might make a major impact in your immigration experience. A good consultant will accelerate the process, minimize stress, and improve your chances of success.

Top Criteria for Choosing an Immigration Consultant

Accreditation and Certification Ensure your consultant is accredited by the relevant authorities. In Canada, this means being a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

Experience and Expertise Look for advisors who have a solid track record and substantial expertise dealing with instances comparable to yours. Expertise in various immigration pathways is crucial.

Client Testimonials and Success Rates Check reviews and testimonials from previous clients. High success rates and positive feedback are indicators of a reliable consultant.

Service Fees and Transparency Transparency in service fees and a clear explanation of costs involved are essential. Avoid consultants with hidden charges or vague pricing structures.

Best Canada Immigration Consultants in Hyderabad

Consultant 1: Visa Experts Hyderabad Visa Experts Hyderabad is renowned for its personalized services and high success rates. They offer comprehensive support from eligibility assessments to post-landing services.

Consultant 2: Y-Axis Overseas Careers Y-Axis is a well-known name in the immigration consulting industry. With a strong presence in Hyderabad, they provide end-to-end immigration services including job search assistance in Canada.

Consultant 3: Nationwide Visas Nationwide Visas boasts a high client satisfaction rate and expertise in various Canadian immigration programs. Their detailed approach ensures that every application is meticulously prepared.

Consultant 4: Kansas Overseas Careers Kansas Overseas Careers offers a wide range of immigration services with a focus on Canada. They have a team of experienced consultants who provide tailored solutions to clients.

Consultant 5: Akkam Immigration and Allied Services Akkam Immigration is known for its client-centric approach and extensive experience in Canadian immigration. They provide a transparent and efficient service, making the immigration process smoother for their clients.

Detailed Profiles of Top Consultants Consultant 1: Visa Experts Hyderabad Profile and Services: Visa Experts Hyderabad offers a range of services including eligibility assessments, documentation, visa filing, and post-landing services. They are known for their thorough understanding of the immigration process and high success rates.

Client Testimonials: Clients praise their personalized service and dedication. One customer remarked, “Visa Consultants can create my Canada PR journey simple and peacefully.”

Consultant 2: Y-Axis Overseas Careers Profile and Services: Y-Axis provides comprehensive immigration services. They have a robust support system for job search assistance, which is crucial for new immigrants.

Client Testimonials: Y-Axis clients often highlight their professionalism and comprehensive support. A satisfied client mentioned, “Y-Axis guided me through every step, making the complex process manageable.”

Consultant 3: Nationwide Visas Profile and Services: Nationwide Visas excels in detailed application preparation and offers extensive support for various immigration programs.

Client Testimonials: Positive feedback often centers around their meticulous approach. One review stated, “Nationwide Visas prepared that my application was excellent and the help they provided was valuable.”

Consultant 4: Kansas Overseas Careers Profile and Services: Kansas Overseas Careers provides personalized immigration solutions, focusing on client-specific needs.

Client Testimonials: Clients appreciate their tailored approach and transparency. A customer expressed his satisfaction: “Kansas Overseas Careers was open and truthful, making me appreciate every step of the action.”

Consultant 5: Akkam Immigration and Allied Services Profile and Services: Akkam Immigration offers a client-centric approach with transparent processes and extensive experience in Canadian immigration.

Client Testimonials: Clients commend their efficiency and dedication. A testimonial noted, “Akkam Immigration’s team was professional and dedicated, making my immigration journey smooth.”

Client Experiences and Testimonials Hearing from those who have successfully immigrated can be incredibly reassuring. Many clients share their positive experiences, highlighting the importance of choosing the right consultant. Success stories often involve overcoming challenges with the help of expert guidance, reinforcing the value of experienced consultants.

Conclusion Selecting the right immigration consultant in Hyderabad is crucial for a successful Canada immigration journey. With numerous options available, it’s essential to consider factors like accreditation, experience, client feedback, and transparency in service fees. The consultants listed above have proven their expertise and dedication, making them some of the best in Hyderabad.

Related Article: Canada Visa Process for Indians Students and How to apply

FAQs How long does the Canada immigration process take? The duration can vary depending on the immigration program. It can require six months to more than a year.

What documents are needed for Canada immigration? Common documents include a valid passport, educational credentials, proof of work experience, language test results, and proof of funds.

Can an immigration consultant guarantee success? No consultant can guarantee success as final decisions are made by immigration authorities. But selecting an excellent consultant may significantly increase your chances of succeeding.

How much do immigration consultants in Hyderabad charge? Fees vary depending on the services provided. It’s important to get a detailed fee structure upfront to avoid hidden charges.

What are the common mistakes to avoid during the immigration process?

Common mistakes include incomplete applications, incorrect information, and missing deadlines. An experienced consultant can help you avoid these pitfalls.

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Rosemary Brown (June 7, 1930 - April 26, 2003) has the distinction of being the first Black woman in Canada to be elected to public office. She was elected to the British Columbia Legislative Assembly (1972-86). She was the first woman to run for the leadership of a federal political party, finishing a close second in the New Democratic Party leadership race in 1975.

She was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and came to Canada in 1951. She completed a BA at McGill University. She received an MSW at the University of British Columbia. She was known as a dynamic social activist, a writer, and a feminist as well as a politician.

She was active in the British Columbia Council of Black Women and the National Black Coalition of Canada. She worked with the Vancouver Children’s Aid Society, and Simon Fraser University’s counseling service, and developed a volunteer-driven counseling outreach program. She was a founding member of the Vancouver Status of Women Council and helped train volunteers for the Vancouver Crisis Centre.

She was re-elected to the legislative assembly in 1979 and 1983. She sponsored legislation that created a provincial committee to eliminate sexism in textbooks and educational curricula. She was instrumental in establishing the Berger Commission on the Family, and in introducing legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sex or marital status. Her efforts contributed directly to an increase in the number of women represented on boards, commissions, and directorates throughout British Columbia. She left politics to become a professor of Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University.

She was awarded a Human Rights Fellowship by the United Nations. She received the National Coalition of Canada Award and the Black Historical and Cultural Society of British Columbia award. She was named an officer of the Order of British Columbia, and the Order of Canada. She held an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Mount St. Vincent University in Nova Scotia. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Holidays 6.1

Holidays

Armed Forces Day (Spain)

Arrival of the Swiss at Port-Noir (Switzerland)

Artists of America Day

Atlantic Hurricane Season begins

Azores Day

Binky Day

California Adopt-a-Pet Day (California)

Children’s Day (Cape Verde Islands; Germany; Mongolia)

Crop Over begins (Barbados) [until 1st Monday in August]

CSC Social Media Day (India)

Dare Day

Day of Protection of Children’s Rights (Armenia)

Day Without Alcohol (Poland)

Dia da Crianca (Cape Verde)

Dia de la Marina (Mexico)

Dinosaur Day

Disneyland Day

Don't Give Up the Ship Day

Dorset Day (a.k.a. St. White’s Day)

Drigh R’Zimb (Elder Scrolls)

Drug Control Agency Employees Day (Tajikistan)

Early Bird Day

Famadihana begins (Turning the Bones; Madagascar)

Fei Fei Day (Vancouver, Canada)

Festival of Non-Linearity

First Day of Meteorological Summer (Northern)/Winter (Southern)

Flip A Coin Day

Gawai Dayak begins (Harvest Festival; Sarawak, Malaysia)

Global Day of Parents (UN)

Go Barefoot Day

Golf Day Minnesota (Minnesota)

Gremlins Day

Heimlich Maneuver Day

Helen Keller Day

Idiopathic Hypersomnia Day

iHeartRadio Access Day

Intergenerational Day (Canada)

International Children's Day (Moldova, România)

International Day for Protection of Children

International Farhud Day

International Fraud Day

International IGBO Day

International Sheltie Day

International Table Top Day

Kaiko Kinenbi (Yokohama Port Opening Festival; Japan)

Madaraka Day (Kenya)

Mothers’ Day (Mongolia)

Muslim Supreme Council Day (Uganda)

Nammilk Day (Namibia)

National Billboard Day

National Cloud Database Day

National Day Against Homophobia (Canada)

National Day of Mourning & Lament

National Dinosaurs Day

National Game Show Day

National Love Island Day

National Maritime Day (Mexico)

National Nail Polish Day

National Pearl Day (UK)

National Pen Pal Day

National Reef Awareness Day

National Roman Day

National Say Something Nice Day

National Skincare Education Day

National Tree Planting Day (Cambodia)

National Use Your Indoor Voice Day

Neighbours’ Day

New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day

Nursing Assistant Day

Oscar the Grouch Day

Pancasila Day (Indonesia)

Phi Day (UK)

Pois Day (French Republic)

President’s Day (Palau)

Say Something Nice Day

Service Design Day

Simple Speak Day

601 Day

Sgt. Pepper Day

Stand For Children Day

St. Lupulin's Day (patron of American hops)

Superman Day

30 Days Wild (UK)

Victory Day (Tunisia)

Wear a Dress Day [also 12.1]

Wear It. Beat It. (f.k.a. Rock Up in Red Day; UK)

White Rabbit Day

WHORS Day (Whoremongers & Harlots Optimal Reformation Services)

Winterfair (from “The Vorkosigan Saga”)

World Andropause Awareness Day

World Brahmin Day

World Farmer’s Day

World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day

World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day

World Outlander Day

World Reef Awareness Day

Yobuko Otsunahiki (Tug-of-War Festival; Japan)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Grog Day

Hazelnut Cake Day

Mint Julep Day (Oxford, UK)

National Olive Day

World Milk Day

Independence & Related Days

Amalgamated Territory of Friends (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Kentucky Statehood Day (#15; 1792)

Malvern and Roslyn (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Patetopia (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

People’s reformed States Republic (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Samoa (from New Zealand, 1962)

Tennessee Statehood Day (#16; 1796)

Unironia (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

1st Saturday in June

Ardbeg Day [1st Saturday]

The Big Lunch (UK) [1st Saturday]

Butterfly Education & Awareness Day [1st Saturday]

Dare Day (North Carolina) [1st Saturday]

Do-Dah Parade (Kalamazoo, Michigan) [1st Saturday]

Drawing Day [1st Saturday]

Eel Festival (Jyllinge, Denmark) [1st Saturday]

Fete Day (Elfreth’s Alley; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Global Degrowth Day [1st Saturday]

International Lolita Day [1st Saturday]

International Parkour Day [1st Saturday]

International Table Top Day [1st Saturday]

International Ungulate Awareness Day [1st Saturday]

Nametag Day [1st Saturday]

National Black Bear Day [1st Saturday]

National Bowls Day (Canada) [1st Saturday]

National Bubbly Day [1st Saturday]

National Cheer Coach Day [1st Saturday]

National Cherry Pit Spitting Day [1st Saturday]

National Corn Hole Day [1st Saturday]

National Family Recreation Day [1st Saturday]

National Health & Fitness Day (Canada) [1st Saturday]

National Learn to Row Day [1st Saturday]

National Pineapple Day [1st Saturday]

National Play Outside Day [1st Saturday of Every Month]

National Prairie Day [1st Saturday]

National Trails Day [1st Saturday]

National Virginia Diverse Business Networking Saturday (Virginia) [1st Saturday]

Pencil Day [1st Saturday]

RED Shirt Pride Day [1st Saturday]

Satyr's Day (Silenus, Greek God of Beer Buddies and Drinking Companions) [1st Saturday of Each Month]

Turtle Races Day [1st Saturday]

Wicket World of Croquet (Indianapolis, Indiana) [First Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 1 (1st Week)

International Clothesline Week (thru 6.7) [Starts 1st Saturday]

National CPR and AED Awareness Week (thru 6.7)

National Fishing & Boating Week (thru 6.9) [Starts 1st Saturday]

Stepparents Week (thru 6.7)

Festivals Beginning June 1, 2024

Art & Wine Festival (Walnut Creek, California)

Ashland Strawberry Faire (Ashland, Virginia)

Bacon & Beer Festival (Merrimack, New Hampshire)

Beer City Festival (San Jose, California)

Blue Water Sturgeon Festival (Port Huron, Michigan)

Boujee Foodie Con (Fort Monmouth, New Jersey) [thru 6.2]

Brewshed Festival (Boise, Idaho)

Chiefland Watermelon Festival (Chiefland, Florida)

Cricket World Cup [thru 6.29]

CVUUS Rhubarb Festival (Middlebury, Vermont)

Dessert Wars (Tampa, Florida)

Empire Asparagus Festival (Empire, Michigan)

Epic Con Saint Petersburg (Saint Petersburg, Russia) [thru 6.2]

Epsom Derby Day (UK)

Flag Wool & Fiber Festival (Flagstaff, Arizona)

FLOW Strawberry Festival & Book Fair (Windham, New Hampshire)

Fremont Burger & Brew Fest (Fremont, California)

Frühlingsfest (Rapid City, South Dakota)

Garden Fest (Middletown, Virginia)

Highland Renaissance Festival (Eminence, Kentucky) [thru 7.21]

Idaho Wine and Cider Month (Statewide, Idaho)

International Reggae Wine Festival (West Friendship, Virginia)

Ka'u Coffee Festival (Pahala, Hawaii) [thru 6.8]

LA WineFest (Long Beach, California)

Lafayette Brew Fest (Lafayette, Colorado)

Livermush Festival (Marion, North Carolina)

Louisiana Peach Festival (Ruston, Louisiana)

Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival (Manitou Springs, Colorado)

Monon Food Fest (Monon, Indiana)

Mountain Brewers Beer Fest (Idaho Falls, Idaho)

Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival (Mt. Vernon, Illinois)

Oz Comic-Con (Adelaide, Australia) [thru 6.2]

Ponca City Herb Festival (Ponca City, Oklahoma)

Putnam County Dairy Festival (Eatonton, Georgia)

Red, White and Blueberry Festival (Ocean Springs, Mississippi)

Rhubarb Festival (Lanesboro, Minnesota)

RISINGRISING (Melbourne, Australia) [thru 6.16]

Strawberry Days (Metamora, Indiana)

Strawberry Fair (Cambridge, UK)

Strawberry Festival (Media, Pennsylvania)

Strawberry Festival (West Cape May, New Jersey)

Taste of Julian (Julian, California)

3 Barons Renaissance Faire (Anchorage, Alaska) [thru 6.9]

Troutacular Trout Festival (Spruce Pine, North Carolina)

Troy Strawberry Festival (Troy, Ohio) [thru 6.2]

Truckfest (Wolsingham, UK)

Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival (Independence, Missouri)

Vulychna Yizha [Kyiv Street Food Festival] (Kyiv, Ukraine) [thru 6.2]

Walthall County Dairy Festival (Tylertown, Mississippi)

Wellborn Blueberry Festival (Wellborn, Florida)

Whiskies of the World Scottsdale (Paradise Valley, Arizona)

Windy City Hot Dog Fest (Chicago, Illinois)

Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival (Glendale, Wisconsin)

Feast Days

Annibale Maria di Francia (Christian; Saint)

Biray Festival (Blessed Virgin Mary; Philippines)

Bran mac Febal (Celtic Book of Days)

Caprias (Christian; Saint)

Cardea’s Day (Goddess of Hinges and Doorways; Pagan)

The Cave of St. Patrick’s Purgatory Pilgrimage Day (Ireland)

Crescentinus (Christian; Saint)

Daniel Boone Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Eneco (a.k.a. Íñigo; Christian; Saint)

Festival for Juno Moneta (Goddess of Money; Ancient Rome)

Festival of Carna (Goddess of Health and Vitality, and Doors and Locks; Ancient Rome)

Festival of the Oak Nymph (Celtic/Pagan)

Fortunatus of Spoleto (Christian; Saint)

Frans Post (Artology)

Gawai Dayak Festival (Sarawak)

Gerald Scarfe (Artology)

Go Barefoot Day (Pastafarian)

Hen-Peelers’ Holiday (Shamanism)

Herculanus of Piegaro (Christian; Saint)

Íñigo of Oña (Christian; Saint)

John Masefield (Writerism)

Justin Martyr (a.k.a. Justin the Philosopher; Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran)

Kalends of June (Ancient Rome)

Lupulin (Church of Beer; Saint) [American Hops]

Maarten van Heemskerck (Artology)

The Martyrs of Japan, II (Christian; Martyrs)

Oscar the Grouch (Muppetism)

Pamphilius and His Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Peter of Pisa (Founder of the Hermits of St. Jerome; Christian; Saint)

St. Pulcheria (Positivist; Saint)

Ronan of Locronan (Christian; Saint)

Simeon of Syracuse (Christian; Saint)

Tempestas' Day (Goddess of the Storm)

Theobold Roggeri of Alba (Christian; Saint) [Porters]

Wistan, Prince of Mercia (Christian; Saint)

Wite (a.k.a. Candida), Proculus the Soldier, and Proculus (Christian; Saints)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [30 of 57]

Premieres

Active Rivals (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1954)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain (Novel; 1876)

All Teed Off (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1968)

All This and Rabbit Stew (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1950)

Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Novel; 1908)

The Asphalt Jungle (Film; 1950)

As the Crow Lies (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1951)

Ball Four, by Jim Bouton (Sports Diary; 1970)

A Balmy Knight (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1966)

Banana Binge, featuring Sidney (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1961)

The Borrowers, by Mary Norton (Novel; 1952)

Bugged by a Bug, featuring James Hound (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1967)

Three Cantos, by Ezra Pound (Poems; 1917)

A Cat in Paris (Animated Film; 2012)

Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy L. Sayers (Novel; 1926) [Peter Wimsey #2]

CNN, a.k.a. Cable News Network (1st Cable News Network; 1980)

Codfish Balls (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

Darn Barn, featuring Possible Possum (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1965)

The Dream of the Blue Turtles, by Sting (Album; 1985)

Dubliners, by James Joyce (Novel; 1914)

Dustcap Doormat (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1958)

Endangered Species, by Klaatu (Album; 1980)

Enema of the State, by Blink-182 (Album; 1999)

Evil Under the Sun, by Agatha Christie (Mystery Novel; 1941) [32]

A Face in the Crowd (Film; 1957)

Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Roald Dahl (Children’s Book; 1970)

Feat of Clay, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1996) [Discworld #19]

The Fly, by George Langelaan (Short Story; 1957)

40 oz. To Freedom, by Sublime (Album; 1992)

Foundation’s Edge, by Isaac Asimov (Novel; 1982) [Foundation #4]

Gaston’s Mama Lisa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1959)

The Girl Who Played with Fire, by Stieg Larsson (Novel; 2009) [Millennium Trilogy #2]

Give Peace a Chance, recorded by John Lemmon (Song; 1969)

Goodbye, Mr. Chips, by James Hilton (Novel; 1934)

Gryphon, by Gryphon (Album; 1973)

A Gun for Sale, by Graham Greene (Novel; 1936)

Halt and Catch Fire (TV Series; 2014)

Hansel and Gretel (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1952)

Happy Landing (Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1950)

Hearts and Glowers (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1960)

Honorable Cat Story (Hashimoto Cartoon; 1961)

Hot Rods (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1953)

Hunting High and Low, by A-ha (Album; 1985)

Hypnotized (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1952)

Injun Trouble (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1951)

In the Nicotine (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1961)

I Put a Spell on You, by Nina Simone (Album; 1965)

Kindred, by Octavia Butler (Novel; 1979)

Kisser Plant (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1964)

Kitty Foiled (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1948)

Knocked Up (Film; 2007)

The Last Mouse of Hamelin (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1955)

Law and Order (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1951)

Little Man, What Now?, by Hans Fallada (Novel; 1932)

Lost and Foundation (Hector Heathcote Cartoon; 1970)

Lucky Dog (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1956)

Mad Dogs and Englishmen, by Noel Coward (Song; 1931)

Main Course, by The Bee Gees (Album; 1975)

The Man Who Knew Too Much (Film; 1956)

Metropolis, by Thea von Harbou (Novel; 1925)

Moulin Rouge (Film; 2001)

Mous-Arechac (Scaramouche), by Hamid al-Usurid [Darius Milhaud] (Piano Duo; 1943)

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O'Brien (Novel; 1971)

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, by Agatha Christie (Mystery Novel; 1926) [6]

Night and Day, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1982)

The Night of the Hunter, by Davis Grubb (Novel; 1954)

Nutty Pine Cabin (Andy Panda Cartoon; 1942)

Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon (Novel; 1991)

Pandora (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

The Parsifal Mosaic, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1982)

Pearl Crazy (Hashimoto Cartoon; 1963)

Phantasm (Film; 1979)

Rainbow Connection, by Kermit the Frog, written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher (Song; 1979)

The Rainmakers (Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1951)

Rasslin’ Round (Ub Iwerks MGM Cartoon; 1934)

Robin Hoodwinked (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1967)

The Runaways, by The Runaways (Album; 1976)

Scientific Sideshow (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1969)

Scuba Duba Do (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1966)

Seeing Ghosts (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1948)

The Shipping News, by Annie Proulx (Novel; 1993)

Shove Thy Neighbor (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1957)

Show Biz Beagle (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1972)

Shoein’ Horses (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

The Shoe Must Go On (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1960)

Shōgun, by James Clavell (Novel; 1975)

Sidney’s White Elephant (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1963)

Snow White and the Huntsman (Film; 2012)

Spooking of Ghosts (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Film; 1984)

Stig of the Dump, by Clive King (Novel; 1963)

The Stranger, by Albert Camus (Novella; 1942)

Stranger in a Strange Land, by Ray Bradbury (Novel; 1961)

Streets of Fire (Film; 1984)

Tales from the White Hart, by Arthur C. Clarke (Short Stories; 1957)

The Tenant of Wildfowl Hall, by Anne Brontë (Novel; 1848)

Tootle, by Gertrude Crampton (Children’s Book; 1945)

Total Recall (Film; 1990)

The Tower Treasure, by Franklin W. Dixon (Novel; 1927) [Hardy Boys #1]

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, by Pablo Neruda (Poetry; 1924)

Valley Girl, by Frank and Moon Unit Zappa (Song; 1982)

Venni Vetti Vecci, by Ja Rule (Album; 1999)

Today’s Name Days

Justin, Konrad, Ronan, Silke, Silvana, Simeon (Austria)

Cvjetko, Gaudencije, Justin, Mladen, Slobodan (Croatia)

Laura (Czech Republic)

Nikomedes (Denmark)

Sireli, Sirelin, Sirle, Sirli (Estonia)

Nikodemus, Teemu (Finland)

Justin, Ronan (France)

Silk, Silvana, Simeon (Germany)

Evelpistos, Gerakina, Ierax, Justine, Pyrros, Thespesios (Greece)

Tünde (Hungary)

Benedetto, Giustino, Graziano, Lia (Italy)

Astrids, Biruta, Junite, Mairita (Latvia)

Galindė, Jogaila, Juvencijus, Konradas (Lithuania)

June, Juni (Norway)

Alfons, Alfonsyna, Bernard, Fortunat, Gracjana, Hortensjusz, Jakub, Konrad, Konrada, Magdalena, Nikodem, Świętopełk, Symeon (Poland)

Iustin (România)

Alexandra, Faina, Julia (Russia)

Žaneta (Slovakia)

Aníbal, Floro, Justino, Luz (Spain)

Gun, Gunnel, Nikodemus (Sweden)

Clara, Justin, Valerian (Ukraine)

Brigham, June, Junella, Mari, Marilee, Marilou, Marileena, Marilena, Marilu, Marilyn, Marylynn (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 153 of 2024; 213 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 22 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 21 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ji-Si), Day 25 (Bing-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 24 Iyar 5784

Islamic: 24 Dhu al-Qada 1445

J Cal: 3 Blue; Threesday [3 of 30]

Julian: 19 May 2024

Moon: 25%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 12 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Pulcheria]

Runic Half Month: Odal (Home, Possession) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 75 of 92)

Week: 1st Week of June

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 12 of 31)

Calendar Changes

June (Gregorian Calendar) [Month 6 of 12]