UNICEF partners with manufacturers on the procurement, freight, logistics and storage of COVID-19 vaccine...
For what could be the world’s fastest and largest procurement and supply of vaccines, UNICEF joins as part of the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
With several vaccines looking promising, UNICEF, in collaboration with PAHO Resolving Fun will be leaders in supplying vaccines for over 92 low income countries. The country's vaccine costs will be supported by COVAX's commitment to “guarantee rapid, fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for every country in the world, rich and poor”. As well as this, UNICEF will also serve as procurement coordinator to support procurement by 80 higher-income economies. These economies are participating in COVAX’s facility agreement and will finance the vaccines using their own finance budgets.
The COVAX Facility
The COVAX facility is a global collaboration to support and streamline the development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 tests and vaccines. COVAX is co-led by GAVI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and WHO.
COVAX aims to guarantee fair and equitable distribution and access of COVID-19 vaccines. They offer doses for at least 20% of countries’ populations, vaccines as soon as they are available and in the long term, the rebuild of disrupted economies.
Manufacturing plays an important role in the distribution of vaccines and COVAX intends to build manufacturing capacity now. This means, reaching the highest capacity that a manufacturing operation can reach to meet an immediate increase in customer demand. COVAX believes reaching capacity is necessary in order to; produce early doses for clinical studies, scale up processes to industrial scale, stockpile vaccinations in bulk and repurpose facilities for successful products.
UNICEF
As it stands, UNICEF is the largest single vaccine buyer in the world, procuring more than 2 billion vaccinations annually for routine immunisation. It is the top procurement provider of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which has helped more than 760 million children with life-saving vaccines in the last 20 years.
This extreme global effort couldn’t be possible without the support of the world’s largest procurement companies and partnerships including UNICEF, Gavi, WHO and PAVO. All 4 companies have begun critical preparations for vaccine readiness.
They have worked alongside partners and governments to prepare for the vaccine. These efforts include:
Planning with manufacturers to plan availability of safe injection equipment.
Working with WHO to develop support for the handling and distribution of vaccines.
Supporting manufacturers to plan for vaccination delivery as quickly as possible.
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Hello and welcome to the third Wellness Weekend link-up of 2020! I hope that despite the grim COVID-19 pandemic news, the new season entices you to do something that brings you joy. The link-up optional prompt is Spring Forward so I’m sharing the 5 things that I look forward to in Spring.
5 things I look forward to in Spring
1) Sunny days, longer daylight hours, and milder temperatures: On Sunday March 8, we started daylight saving time and moved our clock forward an hour. We had some gorgeous sunny days this week, with high temperatures reached 14C (57F). Although it was still on the cool side for the rest of the week, it felt very nice for outdoor walks.
A sunny day by Lake Ontario
2) Spring flowers in local florist shops and gardens: During one of my walks this week, I saw potted camellias, daffodils, forsythia, and tulips for sale at some of the local shops. Soon we’ll have pansies, cherry blossoms, and more spring flowers in our local gardens and parks. They bring cheerful colours to the city which has been mostly white or in muted colours throughout the winter.
Pink and highly fragrant Camellia Lutchuensis
3) Bird watching: We have a lot of mallards, ducks, swans, and Canada geese in Toronto Harbour. The long-tailed ducks are fun to watch as they dip and stay under water for a long time before popping up. The red-winged blackbirds have returned with their vocal chorus. Soon they’ll be nesting and become aggressive to anyone who goes near their nests. Bird watching will then take on a slightly different meaning 🙂
Mallards and American black ducks
4) Spring outdoor activities: Time to swap skates and skis for wheels like bicycles or roller blades. I look forward to cycling and heading out on one of the dedicated bike paths in the city. Spring is an excellent time for cycling before the hot and humid summer weather arrives.
Bike Share Station
5) Syrup, the sweetest sap, as in Maple Syrup: As winter wanes, maple trees’ sap starts to flow and the maple syrup harvest can begin. Throughout March we have festivals to celebrate one of Canada’s tastiest exports – maple syrup. Many public events unfortunately got cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, I look forward to enjoying one of the maple lattes at Second Cup Coffee, a Canadian coffee retailer and roaster.
Maple Fresh Coffee Brew, Maple Latte, and Maple White Hot Chocolate
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Jill Weatherholt March 15, 2020 / 7:45 am
After reading so many blog posts on COVID-19, this was a breath of fresh air, Natalie. I’m looking for to the same and the return of our hummingbirds. Loved your beautiful photos! Thanks for brightening our day.
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 9:14 am
Thank you, Jill, for your comment which brightens my day, too. I try to keep things in perspective and stay in tune with what Mother Nature provides to nurture us.
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Jill Weatherholt March 15, 2020 / 10:53 am
I knew you were wise!
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 11:27 am
Thank you, Jill, for your kind words. I’m still learning.
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Jill Weatherholt March 15, 2020 / 11:32 am
We all are, Natalie. ❤
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Hugh W. Roberts March 15, 2020 / 7:56 am
Our spring flowering bulbs started showing in January, Natalie. It’s been such a mild and wet winter in the UK, everything seems to be early. Even our tulips are already out. They usually don’t come out until mid-April.
I agree spring is a great time to cycle. Our summers have turned more and more into being too hot and humid. Fortunately, we live near the coast, so we get some cool, refreshing sea breezes.
Your photos are lovely, and I love the sound of the maple syrup festivals. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic news, do you think they’ll still take place? A lot of events in the UK have already been cancelled. We’re expecting the news that all mass gatherings will be banned from this week.
As for what I’m looking forward to this spring – longer walks, chocolate eggs, and being able to sit in the garden.
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 9:22 am
Thank you, Hugh, for your comment. How lovely that you’ve already had tulips and that you live near the coast. The maple syrup festivals and many other big events have been cancelled. I can still get a maple coffee drink at the local coffee shop at this time. Chocolate eggs should be on deep sale the day after Easter and I plan to get some.
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Hugh W. Roberts March 15, 2020 / 10:31 am
Ah, so they’ve already been cancelled. What a shame, Natalie. I think many big events are going to end up being postponed or cancelled.
Many of our shops (including cafes and restaurants) are beginning to close down now for at least two weeks, although schools remain open in the UK. It’s going to be very strange times for many of us. I think this spring is going to be much different from how it usually is.
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 10:57 am
It’s a different spring for sure, Hugh. Currently, public schools in my province of Ontario and many services and attractions in Toronto are closed from March 13 until April 5. We normally have March break for primary and secondary students mid-March. This year it’s extended for two more weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many events have been cancelled, and the service sector is adjusting their opening hours. What normally is a very busy time in the city is now very quiet.
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Suzanne@PictureRetirement March 15, 2020 / 9:47 am
Hi Natalie, in terms of temperature, South Florida skipped Spring and plunged into Summer rather quickly but it is still comfortable. Longer days means more sunshine for me to enjoy, bike rides, neighborhood walks and lots of bird activity. The colors of Spring are a photographers delight. We too have had a multitude of cancellations, so why not turn our attention to nature.
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 10:43 am
I love the spring activities that you mentioned, Suzanne. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful photos.
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Gary A Wilson March 15, 2020 / 11:17 am
Hi Natalie! And welcome to our weekend coffee share. I’ve been part of the group for a couple of years now and don’t think we’ve met – but age does what age does so forgive me if I’m wrong.
Regardless, I’m glad you joined us for a virtual cup today and I was very pleased to have a friend among us from Ontario. During a previous professional life, I had a contract that took me to North York about once per month and loved the area and people. I miss that job some days.
Anyway, I’m from Northern California, about an hour north of San Francisco. You and I started blogging about the same time it seems. My focus has been on story telling. My first project has been to create and share clean, funny, short (10 minute or less) autobiographical, 1st person stories that are both nostalgic and funny (mostly). with 60 some odd in my collection, I’m beginning to add some fictional stories to widen my scope.
I enjoyed the visit you provided to what I think is southern Toronto and (yummm) that someone other than me loves maple coffee. I drink much more tea than coffee but when I have coffee, it is most often sweetened with real maple syrup for an amazing comforting way to start the day.
I hope you come back each weekend with other visits and insights to your part of the globe.
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 11:25 am
Thank you, Gary, for your visit and comment. With the current pandemic, blogging has an even bigger role to connect us and let us share what we experience in our part of the world. I’m glad you had a positive work experience in North York. I’ll visit your blog shortly.
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Lydia C. Lee March 15, 2020 / 4:54 pm
We’ve had rain for three days – it’s grey and dull (but we need the rain so can’t complain). Your photos and cheery post is most welcome!
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 5:15 pm
I’m glad to bring some sunshine to your screen, Lydia. We had another sunny day today, still on the cool side but very nice to walk outdoors.
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Lydia C. Lee March 17, 2020 / 7:36 pm
And #MLSTL
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 9:12 pm
Thank you, Lydia, for stopping by.
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Joanne March 15, 2020 / 5:35 pm
These are all wonderful reasons to look forward to spring; I feel the same way about so many of them!
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 6:17 pm
Glad you feel the same way about spring, Joanne. Thank you for stopping by.
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Laurie March 15, 2020 / 6:18 pm
Oooh, I love to look at the ducks in the spring. I need to use my field guide each year. I don’t remember the ducks ffrom one year to the next. Thanks for hosting!
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 7:07 pm
I remember a few and refer to a guide, too, Laurie. Thank you for linking up with me on this Wellness Weekend.
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Ingrid Ingrid March 15, 2020 / 7:02 pm
I wish I was heading into Spring. Spring is my favourite time of year. In Australia we are heading into Autumn and Winter.
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Natalie March 15, 2020 / 7:09 pm
I find Spring refreshing and Autumn comforting. Thank you, Ingrid, for stopping by.
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Retirement Reflections March 15, 2020 / 9:52 pm
Hi, Natalie – I agree with Jill. This post is a breath of fresh air…and has inspired me to get back outside and welcome Spring! Nicely done.
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 9:37 am
Thank you, Donna. I’m glad you liked my post. So much natural beauty where you live. Hope you and Richard continue to stay active and healthy.
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leannelc March 16, 2020 / 12:38 am
I laughed at your “warm 14 degrees” days Natalie – that’s a cool Winter’s day for us here in Australia. But I also think that it’s about the sunshine and the chance to get outdoors without rugging up that really shows Spring is in the air for you. We’re still waiting for Autumn to get underway down here.
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 9:45 am
Leanne, It’s not unusual for us to have snow in March so 14C is atypical. I think it’s easier to manage the pandemic news when the sun is shining and with nice weather every day.
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leannelc March 17, 2020 / 11:48 pm
Hi Natalie – I thought the same thing about the virus – it’s less scary when you’re in the sunshine.
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 😊
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Natalie March 18, 2020 / 8:48 am
Thank you, Leanne, for hosting and sharing. Have a wonderful week!
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Sydney Shop Girl March 16, 2020 / 2:38 am
Natalie
Thank you for your positivity and reminder to enjoy the little things in these times with your post today!
I am grateful for my yoga practice in helping me be in the moment at all times.
SSG xxx
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 9:46 am
Yoga practice is so helpful, SSG. Good for you for practicing it. Namaste!
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Sanch @ Sanch Writes March 16, 2020 / 2:42 am
Oh I wish the weather would clear up here and we could actually have autumn. I love spring and autumn and summer too but it feels like this year, everything is taking a hit and we’ve moved straight to rainy winter from a fiery summer. I hope you get to enjoy spring!
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 9:48 am
Hope your day is going well, Sanch, and you have reasons to be ‘singing in the rain’. Thank you for stopping by.
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Debbie from Deb's World March 16, 2020 / 3:17 am
I love your list of things to look forward to Natalie, and with Spring on your doorstep. We’re going into Autumn and your post is a btreath of fresh air as others have said. Many thanks #lifethisweek
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 9:50 am
Hope all is well in your part of the world, Deb. Mother Nature provides wonderful things when we look. Thank you for stopping by.
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trentpmcd March 16, 2020 / 8:39 am
It is getting more spring-like here as well. And I have been enjoying a lot of real maple syrup – I have some in my oatmeal almost every morning. Enjoy the lengthening days and milder weather!
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 9:52 am
Oatmeal and real maple syrup, a healthy start of the day. Thank you, Trent, for stopping by.
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ellenbest24 March 16, 2020 / 10:40 am
My post touches on the covid theme too. I came via Esme and her #SeniSal link.
We have some visiting Partridge that have a death wish as they scamper through the fence risking life and feathers. Our rescue pup is fast and loud, but still, they come. We can see the boxing Hares across the stream from the kitchen window and Morehens quietly wander next to the farmer’s pond, By my working out, spring is close enough to sniff; but I won’t risk putting the coat or brolly away yet.
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 10:52 am
Thank you, Ellen, for your visit and comment. I’m smiling thinking of the pup chasing the partridge, while the hares and hens pondering what they are up to.
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ellenbest24 March 16, 2020 / 11:01 am
The neighbours definitely know somethings afoot. bark bark bark.
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Barbara Harper March 16, 2020 / 3:36 pm
I am so looking forward to spring, too, especially more warmth, daylight, and blooming things. #Senisal
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 5:49 pm
Given the current grim global pandemic news, spring sunshine, longer daylight hours, and pretty flowers are definitely welcoming and comforting signs. Thank you, Barbara, for stopping by.
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gallivance.net March 16, 2020 / 3:43 pm
I think we are kindred spirits, Natalie. The anticipation of Spring just sends me into a tizzy! I always want to plant things too early, but I’m learning to control my impulses. 🙂 Thanks for the beautiful preview. ~Terri
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 6:22 pm
March is a risky month to plant, isn’t it? I’m taking the cues from the local park maintenance workers and plant when they start planting. Thank you, Terri, for stopping by.
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restlessjo March 16, 2020 / 3:50 pm
I was going to ask if you had restrictions in Canada, Natalie, but the comments answered that for me. Take care out there, and make the most of any sunshine you can. 🙂 🙂 Thanks!
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 6:28 pm
Hi Jo, Here we’ve had school and big event closures since March 13. We haven’t had city lock-down yet so I can still take my leisure walk. Hope you’re doing well. Thank you for stopping by. Stay safe and healthy.
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Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com March 16, 2020 / 7:10 pm
Although we are getting a bit of rain (which we need so yay!) but spring is definitely in the air here. Just cause we are suppose to be distancing ourselves, we can still get out and about and enjoy the fresh air! Happy spring to you!
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Natalie March 16, 2020 / 7:40 pm
Happy spring to you, Janis! I’m grateful to be able to go out for leisure walks while some cities in the world have been locked down due to the pandemic. I usually go out at non-peak hours and hardly see anyone as most people are at work or drive in their cars.
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Carol March 17, 2020 / 3:32 pm
Flowers, birds, and other favorites in nature – a great blessing of spring
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 4:05 pm
Mother Nature provides wonderful things when we look. Thank you, Carol, for stopping by.
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Suzanne March 17, 2020 / 5:03 pm
Hi Natalie
One thing I really enjoyed when living in the Northern Hemisphere was the arrival of spring after a freezing winter. Camillas are a delight and here is too you having much more time out in the sun and fresh air.
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 6:02 pm
Hi Suzanne, The seasonal changes seem to be more distinct in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring is definitely welcome here and now. Virtual cheers to more time out in the sun and fresh air!
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Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond March 17, 2020 / 5:38 pm
Hi Natalie, thanks for the link up but also your positive approach to life. Spring is one of my favourite times of year, although where I live I’m going into Autumn which I also love. My climate is more temperate than yours but after visiting Canada during late Autumn I can appreciate you wanting to get out into the Springtime and enjoy sunshine, flowers and fun. Thanks for linking up and sharing at #MLSTL and enjoy your week. xx
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 6:05 pm
Hi Sue, I like to put my positive thinking into actions. Even though we had a mild winter this year, spring is very welcome here and now. I’m happy to get out and about and enjoy nature. Have a wonderful week!
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Jennifer Jones March 17, 2020 / 8:23 pm
Hi Nataiie, I love the first bursts of spring after a long cold winter. We are just going into autumn so still have the cold weather ahead of us. I also love the autumn days with their crisp nights #MLSTL Sharing
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 9:06 pm
Hi Jennifer, Autumn is a comforting season to me, and Spring is refreshing. I’m grateful to be able to go for outdoor walks at this grim time around the world. Thank you for stopping by.
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csuhpat1 March 17, 2020 / 9:00 pm
So very beautiful, something that I need today. Even though the San Francisco Bay Area is pretty much on lockdown (except for essential trips) I am trying to live life and get out and walk around. #MLSTL
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 9:09 pm
I’m glad my photos gave you a brief visual break. We need to see nature and beauty during this challenging time. Thank you, Patrick, for stopping by. Stay safe.
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Kathleen Howell March 17, 2020 / 9:23 pm
Definitely looking forward to spring! Thank you for the reminder of all the good that’s right around the corner!
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Natalie March 17, 2020 / 9:30 pm
Thank you, Kathleen, for your visit and comment. Spending time in nature gives us some comfort and perspectives during this challenging time.
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Veronica Lee March 18, 2020 / 12:18 am
No spring here, only summer forever but thank you for the joy and beauty your post brings!
Happy Wednesday!
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Natalie March 18, 2020 / 8:41 am
You’re welcome, Veronica. Thank you for stopping by. Have a great Wednesday!
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betty - NZ March 18, 2020 / 3:09 am
That’s a great list of things to be doing soon! It’s getting colder here in NZ, so I won’t be gardening any time soon 🙂
Thanks for your contribution to ‘My Corner of the World’ this week!
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Natalie March 18, 2020 / 8:43 am
Autumn is time for warm comfort, isn’t it? Thank you, Betty, for stopping by.
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Denyse Whelan March 18, 2020 / 4:28 am
As we slide into Autumn you spring forward…our daylight saving still has 3 weeks to go and not all Australian states have it. Very confusing. You have reminded me of how much I liked maple syrup on french toast…with strawberries and bacon on the side – from a cafe. There days it would be impossible for me to eat more than 1/3 but yum it was nice!! Thank you for being part of Life This Week. Next week’s optional prompt (made before COVID 19 lol) is 12/51 Out & About. 23.3.2020. Hope to see you there too. Denyse.
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Natalie March 18, 2020 / 8:47 am
French toasts with maple syrup and fresh berries are yummy. Thank you, Denyse, for hosting. I’m grateful that I can still be out and about while practicing social distancing. Have a great week!
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Erica/Erika March 18, 2020 / 6:38 pm
I knew you would be a bright part of my day when I opened up your post, Natalie. Thank you for sharing Toronto’s Spring photos. Very pretty! In future I want to try a maple latte. Spring is pretty around here, too. Lots of daffodils and crocuses. Again, thank you for making this a bright spot in my day. Stay healthy, Natalie.
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Natalie March 18, 2020 / 8:39 pm
Hi Erica/ Erika, I remember how beautiful BC is in the spring. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy, I’m glad to make my post a bright spot in your day. Thank you for stopping by.
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Writing Sparkle March 18, 2020 / 11:01 pm
Great post. Thank you for sharing.
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Natalie March 19, 2020 / 10:38 am
Thank you, Shari, for stopping by.
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SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀ March 19, 2020 / 3:36 am
Pretty clicks!
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Natalie March 19, 2020 / 10:38 am
Thanks, Saania!
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SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀ March 19, 2020 / 10:48 am
My pleasure, Natalie!
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OnceUponaTimeHappilyEverAfter.com March 23, 2020 / 8:25 pm
Maple white hot chocolate, where have you been all my life?? Glad your temps have warmed up. Ours, too. This week we will be in the mid-80sF/30C. Will be in the pool before we know it.
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Natalie March 23, 2020 / 9:03 pm
We usually don’t reach 30C until summer. Glad to hear you’re home safely and can enjoy your pool. Thanks, Leslie, for stopping by.
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Been There with Kids March 24, 2020 / 7:38 pm
I have definitely been looking forward to spring!
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Natalie March 24, 2020 / 8:12 pm
Thank you, Crystal, for your visit and comment. I hope the pandemic will be over soon and travel restrictions will ease so your family can carry out your US/Canada trip.
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Been There with Kids March 24, 2020 / 8:39 pm
Me too! We don’t know how this will impact our trip yet. We are just taking it a day at a time right now.
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Natalie March 24, 2020 / 8:45 pm
That’s a sensible approach. Stay safe and be well!
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Been There with Kids March 24, 2020 / 9:06 pm
You too!
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Dr Sock March 29, 2020 / 2:28 pm
Natalie, I love spring too. Well, actually, I love all the seasons. Of course, here on the west coast, we are a little ahead of you in terms of spring springing. I have been out on the trails taking pictures of the wild flowers as they pop up. I’ve also been enjoying happy days in my garden cleaning up and getting ready to plant.
Jude
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Natalie March 29, 2020 / 4:54 pm
Hi Jude, I remember how mild BC was (compared to Ontario) and how the flowers seemed to be everywhere when I was there one spring. It’s really wonderful that you have a garden and are close to nature trails. Enjoy your time in nature!
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The decision to seek out professional help for mental health is often a very daunting one, and many tend to put it off for a long time.
Despite the feeling that we may not be having a hard enough time to seek out therapy, or fears associated with talking to another person about our concerns, studies have found that even a single session of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help.
If you’ve been considering seeing a therapist, here are five signs that can help you decide.
1. You think about it a lot
If you have considered seeing a therapist multiple times but have hesitated, it may be a sign that you want to go but that something is holding you back.
As nerve-wracking as it may be, giving therapy a try will help you end the debate once and for all.
2. Basic tasks are difficult
Those struggling with depression or burnout can find it difficult to keep up with tasks like showering, shopping for clothes, deciding what to wear each day, or filling out forms. If this is you, therapy can provide a way to make these tasks less of a struggle.
3. You struggle to make or keep friends
Whether you find it easy to make friends but hard to keep them, or you struggle with both making and maintaining friendships, therapy can help. For instance, some people with insecure attachment styles - which develop when we’re young - therapy can act as a way to learn relational skills that can be applied in friendships and relationships.
4. You’re looking for support
Whether you’re unsure how to make a big decision or are struggling to cope with a stressful event in your life, therapy can help. Though a therapist won’t give their opinions on what you should do, they can help you figure out what you want to do and lay out all of the pros and cons clearly. Therapy can also help you figure out how to navigate the stressful events that come up and develop coping skills to use in the future.
5. You’re curious
Therapy isn’t just for the people who need it. If you’re interested in gaining strategies to use in different areas of your life or you want to get a different perspective on yourself, therapy can be worth trying.
Despite common perceptions about therapy, it doesn’t need to be a long-term commitment or take up a large chunk of time. Since everyone is different, our experiences with therapy will also differ and can involve attending for a long period of time or just a few sessions.
No matter what is driving you to consider going to a therapist, it doesn’t hurt to take the plunge and try it out.
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"She holds me to this same high standard which is so wonderful to have in a partner," Shaun White tells PEOPLE about his girlfriend Nina Dobrev
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Shaun White has competed in four Winter Olympics but the veteran snowboarder has, of course, never prepared for a Games during a global pandemic.
The halfpipe gold medalist, 35, will be attempting to make his fifth Olympic run at qualifying events in December and he told PEOPLE that the preparation leading up to the make-or-break competitions has been unlike any other due to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown.
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Thankfully, White has had the support of his girlfriend, actress Nina Dobrev, as well as family and friends.
"It's been incredible, honestly," White said from Switzerland during the virtual Team USA Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics Media Summit on Tuesday.
Raving about his "beautiful relationship" with the Love Hard star, White said: "Nina's incredible. What an influence on my life. Not only does she run her own show, her own world, companies she's involved in, things she's producing, all this stuff going on. She holds me to this same high standard which is so wonderful to have in a partner."
Dobrev, 32, and White were first romantically linked in March 2020. They made their relationship Instagram official that May when he posted a video of her cutting his hair during quarantine.
White further told reporters about his romance with Dobrev, saying that they make room in their busy schedules to have quality time together. The athlete recalled a time when he tried to visit her in Canada but the strict border restrictions did not allow him to see his girlfriend when she was filming a project.
"That was probably one of the toughest things because I couldn't get into Canada. I tried," he said, laughing. "I was turned around. I was like, 'C'mon I was at the Olympics here. You remember? I cut my hair.' It's challenging, it's hard. But it's one of those things where we have a nice little system of how to stay in touch. Plane tickets are pretty much booked for any opportunity to see one another. I know during the holidays we're going to meet up around Christmastime. Anything that happens in between then, I'll jet over and see her. You just make it work, that's just the goal and key to it all."
Speaking about his family's support, White told PEOPLE that his perspective has changed.
"I used to derive so much self-worth and things from these exterior events of competing, winning this award, getting this sponsorship and doing these things, all these stuff. Obviously, it's been an incredible journey and I'm very pleased, not regretful of what I've accomplished in my lifetime and career," he said.
"To realize that those things of spending quality time with friends and family. During this pandemic, that's what you have — the people around you. They just mean so much more to me now with age and time, and the recent events in the world. They just mean so much to me," White continued. "Having their support, knowing that they're there for me through thick and thin. Win, lose or draw, they're there for me through everything. I'm excited and proud to have them a part of this journey five times. That's crazy."
White has won three gold medals (2018 PyeongChang Games, 2010 Vancouver Games and 2006 Turin Games) and placed fourth at the 2014 Sochi Games.
Along with being the record holder for most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder, his many accolades also include holding the world record for the most X-Games gold medals.
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While he's best known for snowboarding, White had aspirations of competing at the Tokyo Olympics for the debut of park skateboarding this past summer.
However, in March 2020, he announced that his decision to stick with snowboarding so as not to compromise his chances of defending his title at the Winter Olympics and winning his fourth gold.
"Obviously I had my sights set on the Summer Olympics. I've always been an avid skateboarder, turned professional at 16. I was super excited for the opportunity to maybe compete in the Summer Olympics," White said on Tuesday. "But with the pandemic that struck through and the really tough decision of am I really ready to walk away from snowboarding yet. I just wasn't. I switched gears and switched focus back to the winter sports."
At 35, White will not only be one of the oldest competitors but also one of the toughest athletes to beat.
Laughing as he told reporters that he's "feeling a little seasoned at this age but hanging in there," White later added, "I will admit it is getting harder. You know, just the day in and day out. The grind of doing these tricks. I took a really bad crash a couple days ago. I remember I would just bounce back up and feel great. But [now] I'm like, might need a couple days more rest before I get back out there. Everything with patience and time."
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(CNN) - President Barack Obama called Vice President Joe Biden shortly after Thursday's vice presidential debate, and told reporters that he "could not be prouder" of his running mate.
"I'm going to make a special point of saying I thought Joe Biden was terrific," he told reporters after Air Force One landed near Washington. "I could not be prouder of him. I thought he made a very strong case. And you know I really think that his passion for making sure that the economy grows for the middle class came through so I'm really proud of him."
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It is highly unusual for Obama to approach reporters in this fashion after deplaning.
Obama also posted a tweet to his official Twitter feed after the debate.
"Tonight proved once again that you won't find a better and more tireless advocate for the middle class than @JoeBiden. -bo #TeamJoe," he wrote.
Obama was to watch at least part of the debate while flying back from Florida, where he held an earlier campaign fundraiser in Miami.
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FLIndependent
@Bruddah who asked if anyone really wants Biden to be next in line – are you aware that he is the CURRENT VP??? Some of these comments make me wonder if it isn't already too late for this country. I will take Biden over hot shot kid Ryan any day.
October 12, 2012 10:27 am at 10:27 am |
robert
hey ron. you know what worse then biden being a jerk. Romney using dead people as a political gain. after 5-6 hour past death. Now that is a disgrace of a leader. Just as worse as the westboro baptist church.
October 12, 2012 10:29 am at 10:29 am |
gavin
I thought I was watching a Batman movie. Biden played the Joker role. Ryan played Robin and kicked butt. He had control of the facts while Biden could only smirk, laugh, and grimace. when your on the defensive, have no record, you have to revert to other tactics such as distraction, interruptions, etc. What we saw was a professional, mature Paul Ryan and a rude, discourteous, clown in Joe Biden.
October 12, 2012 10:35 am at 10:35 am |
Nietodarwin
The GOP is not even the same party it used to be. It is now the American Taliban. The GOP is run by xstian fanatics who care only about religious delusions, not about this country. Vote the Talibangelicals out of our government. Ryan is a sick religious freak of a liar, who would FORCE A WOMAN TO GIVE BIRTH TO THE CHILD OF HER RAPIST if he had his way.
How any woman can vote for the GOP is a mystery to me, they have to be brainwashed.
October 12, 2012 10:42 am at 10:42 am |
FLIndependent
It's hysterical how the Romney supporters are acting so upset over Biden's manner. What's the matter, you can dish it out but can't take it? Biden was great and, like Obama, couldn't believe the "malarkey" coming out of Ryan's mouth so laughing was his reaction to it. Romney was totally rude, didn't follow the rules, plowed over the moderator and interrupted the President but that's fine by you as long as it's your guy being aggressive. Get over yourselves – you lost this one big time. Obama/Biden for sure!
October 12, 2012 10:46 am at 10:46 am |
Sean
I have no issues whatsoever with the tone of last night's debate. When your opponents are a joke you laugh at them.
October 12, 2012 10:49 am at 10:49 am |
FLIndependent
Just the fact that Obama/Biden will fight to save Medicare and a woman's right to choose should be enough for many folks to vote for this team again. As a woman in her early 50's I deserve to have the Medicare I've paid into for over 30 years (as well as Social Security), and I want woman to continue to have choices that we've fought so hard for.
October 12, 2012 10:49 am at 10:49 am |
robert
biden went into the debate if there was blitzkrieg happening in the building.
October 12, 2012 10:49 am at 10:49 am |
Erick
Gavin – did you forget that Ryan and Romney will low tax to people? it means wealthy people will get double rich just like Bush did to low tax rate in past. rich got richer. Debates do not make matter to me. See Bush won debates and re-election then what happen? Economy went bad and we paid trillion tax to war. unemployment was high. Remember debates do not mean anything. Trust me on that.
October 12, 2012 10:56 am at 10:56 am |
sara
Biden totally had control. Ryan deer in headlights on Iran and that 5 trilion tax cut and abortion was telling. Disappointed only that Biden didn't tell why: Ryan sponsored an "egg" bill with Akins, you know, the guy that said a female body was built to Not get pregnated after being raped.
Forward.
October 12, 2012 10:58 am at 10:58 am |
demwit
Biden's smirks and grimishs reminded me of Al Gore's debate with Bush. What a gass...
October 12, 2012 11:05 am at 11:05 am |
usa
obama should be ashamed. but in a country that doesnt want to work,. and has a president that has admitted to spreading the wealth around, nothing suprises me anymore. except the citizens of this great nation failing. and trying to vote commie.
October 12, 2012 11:10 am at 11:10 am |
Terry McClinton
Last nights debate proved to me that once again the Obama Administration has no idea what this COUNTRY needs or wants. After his showing in the debate with Romney, O's supporters, especially those in the biased media, were out for blood. What they didn't seem to understand about Romney's performance though is that he spoke from the heart. No teleprompter can offer that kind of insight or emotion. The O Administration listened to the likes of Chris Wallace and etc. They trained Biden to be an attack dog and he did so accordingly. Problem is, American's don't want hotel debate practiced aggression, they want the truth! Hell, we even let a little BS slip in from time to time because we are human but the O Administration isn't truly worried about what WE want are they? According to most polls, Ryan won on style points alone, if nothing else. At this time in our history...I'll take that! ROMNEY/RYAN 2012!!
October 12, 2012 11:12 am at 11:12 am |
Terry McClinton
@Robert, with all due respect, your candidate was doing the same thing with another family who asked him to quit. Now, the real tragedy with your comment is that with things going on like BENGHAZI, YEMEN, SYRIA, IRAN and our economic problems at home, the most relevant issue you could bring up was that garbage.
October 12, 2012 11:15 am at 11:15 am |
AL in West Palm Beach
Republicans rule 411::
If you can't fight with facts, quick call the other person a name.
October 12, 2012 11:17 am at 11:17 am |
Voter with a brain
Biden is a window licker and all of you know it. Anyone who votes for the Obama/Biden ticket is a window licker too . Save America, vote republican! These 2 clowns need to go! Zero leadership!
October 12, 2012 11:20 am at 11:20 am |
DDW
Gavin, it's quite apparent you and I watched two different debates. Ryan couldn't provide any specifics on any of Romney's proposed plans and Biden only interrupted Ryan when he spoke an outright lie. That's where Obama got in trouble by allowing Romney to say anything he wanted without calling him out. I will say I found the debate very entertaining though.
October 12, 2012 11:40 am at 11:40 am |
Mike Texoma
I thought Joe Biden did a good job. And in wrapping up, he made it a real point to emphasize that he (Biden) means what he says and does what he says he is going to do. Something it seems imossible for Mitt Romney. And there were times n the debate when Biden seemed to have Ryan flummoxed, searching for a rationale which would not come. So I think.
The complaints and the breast-beating about the grimaces and the "malarkey" and the interruptions is hystrionics. If a man is trying to sell a load of "stuff" you call him on it, and you let the viewers know you think it is a load of "stuff", and you do not let him get away with it. I hope President Obama does the same thing in his next debate. Because if you are going to try to sell Americans a load of "stuff" you need to get used to being called down on it, and Mr. Romney is state-of-the art in load of "stufff" sales..
October 12, 2012 11:41 am at 11:41 am |
rexdogcanadien
Ryan like Mitt is a spinner of the truth. They fail to speak truthfully about their party's intention toward education, universal healthcare (Obamacare), women, gay rights, tax cuts for the supper rich while advocating for tax increases on the middle class, military adventurism, the very poor and disenfranchised citizens who they blame for not being rich/healthy.
October 12, 2012 11:55 am at 11:55 am |
Fabjan
"If a wise man has a debate with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no peace and quiet." Proverbs 29:9
October 12, 2012 11:59 am at 11:59 am |
Leo
did i just hear that correct? obama proud of biden? SURE! and i thought that bulling only happend to third graders on elementry school. fitch your side kick to do your dirty work. shame on obama! Ryan won! WINNER!
October 12, 2012 11:59 am at 11:59 am |
ML Paterson
If President Obama "could not be prouder" of such boorish behavior, then I have no respect for him.
October 12, 2012 12:29 pm at 12:29 pm |
Dennis1020
Did anyone notice how many times Ryan had to spit his words out of a dry mouth and over dry lips, and how often he had to sip water? Clearly he was nervous at having to spew what he knew were lies and knew Joe was ready to hammer him. Joe showed his "common man" touch and spoke with passion about his connection to the middle class. I wish President Obama had done nearly as well as Joe; if he had, this contest would be over. Mr. President, in the next two debates you had better show you want a second term and come with a combination of Joe's passion and a President's demeanor, and armed with facts.
October 12, 2012 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
Hong Tong
But Biden must have been extremely embarrassed of Obama's horrible performance a few days ago. Lol.
October 12, 2012 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
NOTU
Ryan was asked specifics at times...and interrupted or chuckled, gaffawed or talked over and the "moderator" allowed it. Disgraceful display of unprofessionalism by Biden.
October 12, 2012 01:01 pm at 1:01 pm |
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Teck warns construction costs likely to be higher at QB2 copper mine – by Niall McGee (Globe and Mail – October 27, 2021)
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Teck Resources Ltd. TECK-A-T blew past profit expectations in its latest quarter, but Canada’s biggest base metals miner is warning that construction costs at its massive new copper mine will likely be higher than anticipated.
Vancouver-based Teck is just more than two thirds of the way through building its QB2 mine in Chile. The project’s construction costs were previously pegged at US$5.3-billion, but costs are now expected to rise by as much as 5 per cent, or US$263-million. The estimate has gone up because of engineering issues around QB2′s tailings facility, and its port.
QB2 is a key part of Teck’s strategy to tilt its portfolio increasingly toward copper and away from metallurgical coal, as investors pull back from minerals with particularly dirty environmental footprints. While the mining and processing of copper generates vast amounts of carbon, its applications in energy storage and other clean-energy areas give it a relatively clean environmental profile.
Harry (Red) M. Conger, Teck’s chief operating officer, said in a conference call with analysts that some of the increased costs are attributable to the fact that QB2′s port needs to be reinforced, because the sea floor underneath it is softer than anticipated.
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1 Global conspiracy theories
2 Conspiracy theories peculiar to the United States of America
3 Conspiracy theories peculiar to Canada
4 Conspiracy theories peculiar to Germany
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Global conspiracy theories
Bilderberg Group—A well-known informal, international, annual meeting of influential people that some critics allege have a sinister purpose. Its name is that of the hotel in the Netherlands where the group first met in 1954.
Bush family conspiracy theory.
Catholic Church—Jack Chick claims that the Church has collected the names of every Protestant church member in the world for a future Inquisition.
Council on Foreign Relations—Conspiracy theories surrounding the membership of this foreign policy think tank.
Elders of Zion—A conspiratorial group bent on Jewish global domination, as portrayed by the forged document, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
Eurabia—The idea that Europe is becoming a satellite of the Islamic world at French "instigation" due to the activities of the Parliamentary Association for Euro-Arab Cooperation.
Freemasons.
The Gemstone File—Details a wide ranging conspiracy involving Aristotle Onassis, the CIA, FBI, and the Mafia in addition to John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Ted Kennedy, Richard Nixon, the Washington Post, San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto, Howard Hughes, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Watergate conspirators.
The Illuminati—Thought of as a secret group attempting to control the world.
Korean Air Flight KAL-007.
Nick Berg conspiracy theories.
SARS conspiracy theory—Suggests that the SARS virus could be developed artificially.
Trilateral Commission—Theories concerning the motives of this group.
United Nations—Theories regarding the UN and its various Secretaries General.
Conspiracy theories peculiar to the United States of America
AIDS conspiracy theories—Many African-Americans in the US believe that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was invented by either white American scientists, or by "The Jews", as a way to destroy the black race. This conspiracy theory is most common among lower-income blacks in poor neighborhoods, and among putative left-wing black college students. These racist and anti-Semitic attacks have been propagated for years first by Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam, and by the New Black Panther Party, as well by a number of extremist professors in various smaller colleges.
Apollo moon landing hoax accusations.
Area 51—Various theories surround the activity of this secretive military base, including the theory that it contains hidden alien spacecraft and/or bodies.
Assassination—Conspiracy theories of varying popularity surround the deaths and murders of, and attacks on, several prominent figures including:
Abraham Lincoln, 1865
Marilyn Monroe, 1962
John F. Kennedy, 1963
Malcolm X, 1965
Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968
Robert F. Kennedy, 1968
George Wallace, 1972
Gerald Ford, 1975
John Lennon, 1980
Ronald Reagan, 1981
George H. W. Bush,
Black helicopters.
Denver International Airport—Believed by many conspiracy theorists to be the Western headquarters of the New World Order, and a massive underground base and city is believed to exist underneath the airport. Reasons for this include: the airport is unusually large (larger than some major cities), is very remote with respect to the Denver, Colorado city center, there is to consist in the airport a set of bizarre murals (some of which have been painted over) depicting burning cities, gas-mask wearing soldiers, girls in coffins, Masonic symbols and strange writing. Others believe it is more likely that any strange qualities of Denver International Airport are a consequence of a typical overbudgeted government project.
Elvis sightings.
General Motors streetcar conspiracy.
High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program
Kentucky Fried Chicken—It is sometimes claimed that the franchise is owned by the Ku Klux Klan, and the chicken is laced with a drug that makes only black men impotent. (Ironically, the franchise is actually owned by an African-American.)
Majestic 12.
Men in Black.
Montauk Project.
New Coke—This failed product is said to have been put on the market in order to boost sales of the original, later reintroduced.
Oklahoma City bombing—Various conspiracies surround this event, such as that Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols received assistance from other parties, such as neo-Nazi groups, an Iraqi intelligence agent, or the U.S. government. Much of this speculation surrounds the identity of "John Doe 2", sometimes referred to as the "Third Man" or "Third Terrorist (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0785261036/ref=pd_sim_b_4/102-4145056-0354565?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance)".
Philadelphia Experiment.
Polybius
Satanic ritual abuse.
Skull & Bones—This Yale fraternity is often thought of as being a secret society producing many financial and political leaders who have control or seek to gain control.
Space Shuttle Columbia disaster—It has been claimed that the United States Air Force shot the shuttle down with a laser.
TACMAR.
TWA Flight 800—Writer Peter Lance (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060543558/ref=pd_sxp_f/102-4145056-0354565?v=glance&s=books) and others allege that the explosion of this plane, officially ruled an accident for a malfunction of the engine, was actually due to an attack from either the inside or outside, usually said to be by a missile. The complicit parties vary from the U.S. government to radical Islamists.
Vast right-wing conspiracy theory.
Conspiracy theories peculiar to Canada
Avro Arrow—Cancellation of this system.
Shag Harbor—Said to be "Canada's Roswell."
Conspiracy theories peculiar to Germany
Termination of rocket experiments at Cuxhaven.
Conspiracy theories peculiar to Israel
Yitzhak Rabin assassination conspiracy theories.
Conspiracy theories peculiar to the Arab and Muslim worlds
Daniel Pipes has written a book (http://www.danielpipes.org/books/hidden.php) and many essays on the prevalence of conspiracy theories throughout the Arab and Muslim world. Conspiracy theories extend far beyond those concerning international events or those biased against Jews. They extend even to the results of sporting events.
For some time the Arab press reported that there was a plot by Jews to make Egyptian and Palestinian schoolgirls sexually promiscuous by selling them bubble-gum laced with aphrodisiacs. This story closely resembles the tale of LSD-laced papers or candies which continues to periodically surface in the US. In this case the story is considered to be an urban legend as opposed to a conspiracy theory, because no group is blamed for the "attacks". Like the Palestinian case, there is no evidence that anything like this has ever happened. An example of this conspiracy theory is that written by Mohammad Dalbah:
Palestinian authorities uncovered Israeli efforts to spread a special kind of gum that contains sexual hormone between Palestinians. The authorities requested laboratory tests on the gum which were conducted in Cairo. Those tests showed that the gum contains progesterone which is responsible for sexual arousal and also prevents pregnancies. Palestinian authorities confiscated 200 tonnes of gum in the city of al-Khalil alone. The Washington Post claimed in report that it asked a chemistry professor in the hebrew university to examine the gum. His tests were negative, however the paper also reported that the majority of Palestinians believe the conspiracy. It quoted one Palestinian saying that it was possible to send a space ship to Mars then it is possible to manufacture a 'sexual gum' it is after all a war.
On several occasions, Palestinians have claimed that the Israeli government has used nerve gas against them, and then suppressed the evidence of such. No independent investigation has ever substantiated such claims.
Some Arabs, mostly Egyptians, believe that Israelis engineered the crash of EgyptAir Flight 990 in 1999, despite strong evidence that the pilot committed suicide. [1] (http://www-tech.mit.edu/V119/N60/egyptair_60.60w.html) Others insist that the US is covering up for Boeing, the airplane's manufacturer. [2] (http://www.wsws.org/articles/1999/nov1999/air-n24.shtml)
Many in the Arab world believe that Jewish doctors deliberately give Palestinians AIDS.
Conspiracy theory that the Madrid railway bombings were not perpetrated by Muslims since they took place in the Hijri month of Muharram, one of the four sacred months during which attacks on "infidels" are forbidden by the Qu'ran--a rule which Islamic fundamentalists have never broken previously.
A rumor has recently been spread in Nigeria that the US or other western countries have added either the AIDS virus or a sterilizing agent to polio vaccines being distributed by the World Health Organization. The rumor has caused a marked increase in the number of polio cases in the country, due to Muslim clerics urging parents not to have their children vaccinated. It has also caused the Nigerian strain of polio to travel to other nations.
Other conspiracy theories
Bielefeld conspiracy—A joke conspiracy which was never intended to be taken seriously.
Chemtrail theory—Clouds behind aircraft, having the general appearance of contrails, but alleged to be chemical spraying performed for some secretive purpose.
Flouridation—Theories relating to the flouridation of drinking water, generally in an attempt to poison the populace.
Free energy suppression.
Government Warehouse.
Norman Kirk—There is a persistent theory that the CIA or a related agency was involved in the unexpected death of Prime Minister of New Zealand Norman Kirk in 1974.
Conspiracy theories pertaining to the 9/11 attacks
9/11 conspiracy claims regarding Jews or Israel.
9/11 conspiracy theories.
9/11 domestic complicity conspiracy theories.
Rumors about the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Conspiracies pertaining to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales
Polls continue to suggest that around a quarter of the UK public, and a majority of people in some Arab countries, believe that there was a plot to murder Diana, Princess of Wales. Motivations which have been advanced for such a conspiracy include suggestions that Diana intended to divorce The Prince of Wales, that she intended to convert to Islam, and that she was pregnant. Organizations which conspiracy theorists suggest are responsible for her death have included French Intelligence, the British Royal Family, the British Intelligence services MI5 or MI6, the CIA, Mossad, the Freemasons, or the IRA. Alternatively, Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed are believed to be alive and living incognito.
See also
Conspiracism as a worldview.
Conspiracy theories (a collection)—Collection of conspiracy theories with a short discussion.
External links
Articles pertaining to conspiracy theories involving Jews
Conspiracy Theories About Jews and 9/11 Cause Dangerous Mutations in Global Anti-Semitism (http://www.adl.org/PresRele/ASInt_13/4346_13.htm)
Unraveling Anti-Semitic 9/11 Conspiracy Theories - PDF file (http://www.adl.org/anti_semitism/9-11conspiracytheories.pdf)
Anti-Semitic shuttle conspiracy theories swamp the Internet (http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=264824&contrassID=2&subContrassID=1&sbSubContrassID=0&listSrc=Y)
Anti-Semitic groups promote Columbia conspiracy theories (http://www.adl.org/Anti_semitism/columbia.asp)
Articles pertaining to Arab and Muslim conspiracy theories
Examples of Arab conspiracy theories (http://www.adl.org/egyptian_media/old_egyptian_conspiracy.html)
"NIGERIA: Muslim suspicion of polio vaccine lingers on" (http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2004/march/polio.htm)
"Nigeria's Muslim clerics fear polio vaccine" (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3400651.stm)
Articles pertaining to the Princess Diana conspiracy theories
Diana Conspiracy Theory (BBC News) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/news/7oclocknews/features/diana_death_060104.shtml)
Report 'dispells Diana theories' (BBC News) (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3426309.stm)
Was there a conspiracy to kill Diana? (TIME Europe magazine) (http://www.time.com/time/europe/html/040119/story.html)
Plot to murder Princess Diana (News-Star) (http://www.news-star.com/stories/122697/new_conspire.html)
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When it comes to these 10 richest chefs in the world, they have amassed their riches through various means. For example, Gordon Ramsay made his fortune by opening many high-profile restaurants around the world. Wolfgang Puck built his empire on making pieces of bread and pastries that are loved by people all over the globe.
The 10 wealthiest chefs in the world create their unique cuisine from scratch, which is what makes them rich as well as successful.
They are the most widely recognized chefs in the world. They are also famous for their extravagant lifestyle and their contributions to gastronomy. This list contains 10 of the richest chefs in the world, whose net worth is over $6 billion.
The following is a list of the 10 wealthiest chefs in the world. Some of them are renowned worldwide while others remain unknown to most people outside their industry.
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These highly paid chefs are predicted to be the 10 most highly paid chefs in the world. They are all household names and some of them are well-known for their signature dishes.
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– Mario Batali: Famous for his love and passion for food and cooking, he has opened up restaurants in many countries. He has appeared on many TV shows such as “The Chew” and “Good Morning America”.
– Gordon Ramsay: Famous for his fiery temper, Gordon Ramsay is a Scottish chef known as much for his work as a television personality as he is as a chef. His restaurants include Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in England, Joe’s Crab Shack in Florida, and Le Cirque restaurant in New York City.
– Rachael Ray: Rachael Ray rose to fame through her popular food show “30 Minute Meals”. She has also enjoyed success with her number one bestseller entitled
Celebrity chefs are not only famous for their skills in the kitchen, but also their unique looks.
One of the most famous chefs is Gordon Ramsay. He is known for his fiery temper and has been featured in many reality shows. His show “Hell’s Kitchen” made him one of the most recognizable celebrity chefs.
He became nationally known with his first cookbook “The F Word” which was very controversial among home cooks of the time.
The Most Famous Chef
The most famous chefs are hard to miss in the culinary world. They are on top of their game, and they make everything look like a piece of cake. But what about the not-so-famous chef who is doing all the work?
The famous ones have many fans who love to see them in action, but what about those chefs that don’t get nearly as much attention? How do they stay motivated in an industry that has so many expectations for them?
Anthony Bourdain, the beloved celebrity chef, and TV personality is known for his honest opinions and candid stories about food culture.
Anthony Bourdain has been on the show, “No Reservations,” which has aired on CNN for 11 seasons. In June 2018, CNN announced that they were canceling the show because Anthony Bourdain had died by suicide at age 61.
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The world of celebrity chefs is quite limited. Celebrity chefs are not just famous personalities who have cooked their way into the hearts of people through their food, but they are also famous because of the amount of work they put into perfecting their skillset.
Celebrity chefs might be known for their cooking skills, but all have one thing in common – they are passionate about what they do. These ten chefs have had an impact on our lives, and let’s not forget that celebrity chef are the ones who set the trends today!
There is no doubt that these ten celebrities have shaped our culture by being part of it. From creating new dishes to working with others to releasing cookbooks, these 10 celebrities were able to achieve success through hard work and determination.
There have been many chefs that have made their way into our hearts and our kitchens. Whether they are creating new cuisine, creating recipes, cooking for us, or just being an inspiration to us – these are the Top Ten Greatest Celebrity Chefs of All Time.
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Furlough scheme now covering 9.3 million workers
The number of workers now furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has risen to 9.3 million, according to the latest figures from the Treasury.
A further 100,000 employees were furloughed in the week up to 28 June, with 1.1 million employers now using the CJRS.
The government has now paid out more than £25 billion to furloughed UK workers. It has also guaranteed £42.9 billion in loans through its business support schemes.
The majority has been borrowed via Bounce Back loans, with 967,000 businesses accessing £29.5 billion.
A further £11.1 billion has been borrowed through the Coronavirus Businesses Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), while £2.3 billion has been lent under the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS).
Commenting on the figures, Stephen Pegge, Managing Director of Commercial Finance at UK Finance, said: 'The fact that over one million businesses are receiving support through the coronavirus loan schemes is a credit to bank staff up and down the country who have worked tirelessly to get finance to those who need it.
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HMRC publishes guidance on the fifth SEISS grant Questions remain over re-opening, say business groups Furlough scheme starts to wind down Business groups press for further support after lockdown easing delayed Bounce Back Loan repayments due for many small businesses Fifth SEISS grant will be open to claims from late July HMRC sets out penalty regime for SEISS abuse HMRC contacting claimants for fourth self-employed grant Start of new tax year ushers in raft of fiscal changes Payment deadline looming for self assessment taxpayers Business rates relief extended with £1.5 billion fund The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) Business rates Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Restart Grants Coronavirus loan schemes Clarity needed on taxation of COVID test costs, says ICAEW Borrowers of Bounce Back loans given six more months for repayments HMRC waives self assessment penalties for a month Chancellor unveils £4.6 billion lockdown grant package Chancellor extends furlough scheme until end of April 2021 Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March Furlough scheme extended and changed for new lockdown Chancellor increases financial support for businesses affected by COVID restrictions Job Support Scheme expanded for local lockdowns Lockdown grants welcome but more support needed, say business groups Second round of grants for the self-employed opens ICAEW warns taxpayers have 90 days to notify HMRC of overclaimed COVID-19 grants Ensure interaction between VAT and Eat Out to Help Out is understood, ICAEW urges FSB calls for further help for employers as furlough wind-down begins More firms to benefit from CBILS following changes to loan rules Mixed picture for retail sector, CBI finds Public warned to watch out for top coronavirus scams NIESR calls for furlough scheme to be kept open Committee suggests many have 'fallen through gaps in support schemes' Fifth of small firms expect poor performance in next three months, data suggests UK economy 'still 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freelancers face business closure to COVID-19 Strong economic recovery likely, but not certain Over £31 billion borrowed through coronavirus schemes Manufacturers call for coronavirus support Chancellor announces changes to Job Retention Scheme IPSE gives cautious welcome to extension of self-employed scheme Research shows 5.2 million people have fallen victim to scams during coronavirus crisis Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme goes live Government publishes revised Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme legislation Survey suggests one in ten firms cannot implement coronavirus guidance safely IPSE urges government to extend self-employed support scheme Future Fund launches to give start-ups coronavirus support Government set to launch Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Loan size increased to £200 million under large business interruption scheme BCC survey suggests firms ready for gradual reopening of UK economy One million apply to self-employed grant scheme in 48 hours Close to £15 billion lent through government's coronavirus schemes Chancellor extends Job Retention Scheme until October Self-employed grant scheme to open to applications HMRC extends tax appeal deadline due to pandemic Business groups need more guidance and financial support for return to work UK Finance warns firms over Bounce Back loan repayments Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan HMRC publishes guidance on claiming Job Retention Bonus HMRC begins contacting individuals eligible for coronavirus income support scheme Over 110,000 businesses apply for Bounce Back loans on day one Government changes ISA rules to help individuals affected by coronavirus Business leaders eager for lockdown to ease, says IoD Lenders relax evidence requirements for business interruption loan scheme applications CIPD urges government to make Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme more flexible Government launches small business micro loan scheme FSB urges government to increase 80% guarantee on coronavirus business loans Government launches support finder tool for businesses SMEs access £2.8 billion through business interruption loan scheme BCC finds significant number of UK businesses have furloughed employees Recovery advice scheme launched for small businesses Coronavirus pandemic 'has already cost SMEs £277,000 each', research suggests Government unveils support package for innovative businesses affected by coronavirus Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live as it is extended to end of June Pensions regulator issues auto-enrolment guidance for pandemic Government widens eligibility for job retention scheme HMRC releases guidance on coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme set to launch on 20 April Chancellor announces financial aid package for charities Firms struggling to access emergency coronavirus loans UK economic output reduces to 31% as result of coronavirus lockdown Chancellor announces changes to Business Interruption Loan Scheme Majority of UK firms have less than three months' cash reserves Government publishes details on coronavirus grant schemes for small businesses Directors on PAYE can furlough under job retention scheme Government relaxes insolvency rules during coronavirus pandemic Bank of England announces £100 billion stimulus package for UK economy HMRC publishes guidance on recognising genuine government contact HMRC urges businesses using VAT deferral to cancel direct debits Chancellor unveils help for self-employed workers Government and financial regulators tell banks to keep lending UK facing 'worst recession in modern history' COVID-19 Business Measures - job retention and tax deferrals Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme goes live Information for businesses and employers