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Socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Indigenous peoples
Scientists from Chapman University made a plan to protect the Tsimane people in Bolivia from COVID-19 and said this plan would also work for other indigenous peoples living on their own land. The scientists said that many indigenous peoples have problems that make COVID-19 more dangerous for them, like poverty, less clean water, and other lung diseases. Hospitals may be a long distance away, and racism can affect the way doctors and nurses react. But they also sometimes have things that help, like traditions of making decisions together and the ability to grow food nearby. The scientists found people who spoke the Tsimane language as a first language and made teams to go to Tsimane towns to warn them about COVID-19. They also used radio stations. They said the best strategy was for whole communities to decide to isolate. They found this worked well because the Tsimane already usually made their big decisions together as a community in special meetings and already had a tradition of quarantining new mothers. The Chapman scientists said their plan would also work for other indigenous peoples who also make decisions together, like the Tsimane. The Waswanipi Cree in Canada, the Mapoon people in Australia, and many groups in South America already tried plans like these on their own.
George Floyd protests
In April 2020, police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States killed an unarmed black man called George Floyd while they were arresting him. There were months of protests all over the world against police racism. Many people said that the reason the protests were so big was not only because of racism but also because COVID-19 hurt more non-white people than other people, both by making them sick and by costing them their jobs.
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Socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
George Floyd protests
Scholar Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith of the Yale School of Medicine said, "They are protesting against police brutality and excessive force, no question, but they're also protesting for the ability to live their lives fully and completely, and to not have their lives cut short, either by force or preventable diseases."
Job losses also meant people had more time to protest. On The Daily Show, athlete Anquan Boldin said he thought all the cancelled sports events were also making the protests bigger and more focused: "The one thing I'm happy that is not happening right now is that sports isn't being played." He then named many tournaments and other events that had been cancelled. "...and everybody could be distracted by those things that are going on, but because you don't have sports, everybody's attention is focused on this one thing. And I think, for us, this is the opportunity to really create change."
Transportation
The pandemic has had a large impact on aviation business due to Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a decrease in demand among travelers. Many reductions in passenger numbers has caused in planes flying empty between airports and the cancellation of flights.
The cruise ship business has also been affected by a decrease, with the share prices of the major cruise lines down 70-80%.
Social
On 18 March 2020, the World Health Organization issued a report about mental health and psychosocial issues during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Due to doubts if pets or other livestock can pass on coronavirus to humans, many people did not want to keep their pets as they were scared of getting the disease. In the Arab World, celebrities were telling people to keep and protect their pets. Meanwhile, people in the U.K. bought more pets during the coronavirus lockdown to not be lonely.
Many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence because of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has been followed by a concern for a possible increase in suicides due to quarantine and social-distancing guidelines, fear, and unemployment and financial reasons.
COVID-19 and sleep
Most of the time, people who work during the week sleep and wake earlier on weekdays than they do on weekends. This is called social jetlag and it leads to poor sleep. Scientists from the University of Basel said the lockdowns made people sleep longer and at healthier times, so there was less social jetlag. They said this was because even people who still worked did so from home, so they did not have to get up early to travel to work. They also found that people did not sleep as well because they were worried.
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Sikatiya or  Siktia is a large village located in Maharajganj or Lakri Nabiganj Block of Siwan district belonging to Saran divison, It is the 15th biggest village by area in the sub district by holding a total area of 2km².
Geography
Sikatiya is the 15th largest village by area and 17th most populous village in its subdistrict is situated 35km east towards Siwan district with the distance of  about 100 km far from its State Capital, Patna. The village comes under Dumra panchayat Lakri Nabiganj is the sub district head quarter and the distance from the village is 8 km. In the centre of village there exists a large pond and at the banks of this pond, "Chhath Puja Ghat" is there. The total geographical area of this village is 2km². The internal roads of the village are constructed with fully Plain Cement Concrete (PCC). The nearest major road at the distance of less than 1 km is Siwan-Sonpur Road. Nearest river to this village on western side at a distance of about 2 km is Ghaghara Chhoti Gandak which is a tributary of Ghaghara River. Geographically, this village is situated at coordinates of 26.2457 north and 84.6342 west.
Demographics
As of 2011, census of India, the number of families residing in this village is 571. The Sikatiya village has population of 3075 of which 1555 are males while 1520 are females as per Population Census 2011. This village has 493 children (boys = 258); (girls = 235) in the age group of 0–6 years which makes up 16.03% of total population of village. Average Sex ratio of Sikatiya village is 977 which is higher than Bihar state average of 918 and is good statistic. Child Sex Ratio for the Sikatiya village as per census(2011) is 911, higher than Bihar average of 935. It is one of the major villages of Maharajganj Block of Siwan district.
Education
Sikatiya village is merely good in terms of education. As of 2011 census of India, Sikatiya village has higher literacy rate compared to Bihar. In 2011, literacy rate of this village was 77.27% compared to 61.80% of Bihar. The male literacy stands at 88.28% while female literacy rate was 66.15%. This village has a very old and famous school Practical High School which was founded by Saryug Saran Dev in 1941, currently this school is upgraded from Middle School (up to 6th standard) to higher Secondary School Certificate (up to 12th standard). Now this school provides for Secondary Education to the students not only of this village but also of its various neighbouring villages. Addition to this, many people of this village are well educated like Graduates and Post-Graduates in Arts, Engineering, Literature and Science.
Employment, culture, society and its people
Peoples of Sikatiya are broadminded. There are homoeopathic doctors at Siktiya Bazar. Also, there are so many Gov. officers, Army man, High Court judge, Police officers, Daroga, Engineers, Architects, Businessman, Teachers, College professors, Scholars etc. Sikatiya have a very old history.
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Lena Moi
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Lena Moi
Personal life
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First Lady (1978–2002)
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Haian Dukhan
Early life and education
Haian Dukhan was born in the 1980s in Palmyra, Syria. He has lived under an authoritarian regime almost all his life. His family's life was disrupted by the rise of ISIS, forcing them to flee their home. His mother was the director of a school and a teacher for 30 years.
Haian Dukhan obtained BA degree in English Literature from Al-Ba'th University in Syria in 2003 and later earned master’s degree in International Development from the University of East Anglia. His academic excellence was recognized with the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in 2009.
In 2012, Dukhan left Syria and pursued his academic career in Scotland. He completed a Ph.D. in International Relations at the University of St Andrews, ocusing on the complex relationships between the Syrian state and tribal communities International Relations. His doctoral thesis, "Syrian Regime and Arab Tribes: Informal Alliances and Conflict Patterns in Contemporary Syria," contributed to his reputation as a knowledgeable scholar.
Haian Dukhan is a Carnegie postdoctoral research fellow of the Central European University and a fellow of the Centre for Syrian Studies at the University of St Andrews.
Career
Dukhan worked for governmental and non-governmental entities inside and outside Syria, on issues related to counterterrorism and peace agreements. He taught Middle Eastern Politics at the University of Edinburgh and taught at the University of St Andrews and the University of Leicester previously. His research focuses on the issue of identity and political violence, with a particular focus on the tribal community associated with the Syrian state.
He established the St Andrews Access Group (SAAG), which worked with the University’s equality and diversity officer to create a website called ‘Reporting accessibility difficulties across Fife’. Work continues to ensure St Andrews and other learning institutes; Students with disabilities have access to accommodation and a library. Dukhan's dedication to advocacy is further exemplified by his fundraising efforts for Children 1st, a prominent Scottish children's charity.
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Chedi Kingdom
According to the Mahabharata, the Chedi Kingdom was ruled by Shishupala, an ally of Jarasandha of Magadha and Duryodhana of Kuru. He was a rival of Vasudeva Krishna who was his uncle's son. He was killed by Vasudeva Krishna during the Rajasuya sacrifice of the Pandava king Yudhishthira. Bhima's wife was from Chedi. Prominent Chedis during the Kurukshetra War included Damaghosha, Shishupala, Dhrishtaketu, Suketu, Sarabha, Bhima's wife, Nakula's wife Karenumati, Dhrishtaketu's sons. Other Chedis included King Uparichara Vasu, his children, King Suvahu, King Sahaja. It was ruled during early periods by Paurava kings and later by Yadava kings in the central part of the country.
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Chedi Kingdom
Geography
The location of the capital city, Suktimati, has not been established with certainty. Historian Hem Chandra Raychaudhuri and F. E. Pargiter believed that it was in the vicinity of Banda, Uttar Pradesh. Archaeologist Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti has proposed that Suktimati can be identified as the ruins of a large early historical city, at a place with the modern-day name Itaha, on the outskirts of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.
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Chedi Kingdom
In the Puranas
The Chedi clan and kingdom was founded by Chidi, the son of Vidarbha and belonging to the Yadava dynasty. Chedi was later conquered and ruled by the Pururava King Vasu Uparichara, upon the order of Indra. Uparichara's descendant is Shishupala.
Chedi mentioned as a Kingdom of Ancient India (Bharata Varsha)
The Kuru-Panchalas, the Salwas, the Madreyas, the Jangalas, the Surasenas, the Kalingas, the Vodhas, the Mallas, the Matsyas, the Sauvalyas, the Kuntalas, the Kasi-Kosalas, the Chedis, the Karushas, the Bhojas...(6,9)
Chedi was one among the kingdoms chosen for spending the 13th year of exile by the Pandavas.
Surrounding the kingdom of the Kurus, are, many countries beautiful and abounding in corn, such as Panchala, Chedi, Matsya, Surasena, Pattachchara, Dasarna, Navarashtra, Malla, Salva, Yugandhara, Saurashtra, Avanti, and the spacious Kuntirashtra. (4,1)
King Uparichara Vasu and the festival of bamboo pole
Uparichara Vasu was a king of Chedi belonging to the Puru Dynasty. He was known as the friend of Indra. During his reign, Chedi kingdom had a good economic system and contained much mineral wealth, which made a lot of merchants around the world, come to the Kingdom. It was abundant in animals and corn. There were many towns and cities in the kingdom. He possessed a very special chariot. He introduced a festival in his kingdom in the honour of Indra. The festival involved planting of a bamboo pole every year, in honour of Indra. The king will then pray for the expansion of his cities and kingdom. After erecting the pole, people decked it with golden cloth and scents and garlands and various ornaments. From Chedi, he ruled a large territory, placing his sons as governors of various provinces. His son Vrihadratha (Maharatha) was installed in Magadha, who later fathered Emperor Jarasandha. His other sons, viz., Pratyagraha, Kusamva (Manivahana), Mavella and Yadu also became governors at various places. Thus the Chedi king attained the status of an emperor and his kingdom became a vast empire. He diverted the waters of river Suktimati from the locks of the Mountain Kolahala, for irrigating his capital-city which he named Suktimati. (1,63)
King Shishupala of Chedi
Shishupala was the malevolent son of the King Damaghosha (1,189). He had another name viz Sunitha. His mother was Shrutakirti, who was the sister of Kunti, the mother of Pandavas. Both Kunti and Shrutakirti were sisters of Vasudeva the father of Vasudeva Krishna. However Shishupala developed enmity with Krishna (2,44), though he was affectionate to the Pandava Bhima. During his military campaign to collect tribute for Pandava king Yudhishthira's Rajasuya sacrifice, Bhima stayed at the palace of Shishupala for a month as a guest. He also accepted Yudhishthira's sway over his kingdom and gave Bhima tribute (2,28). During the midst of Yudhishthira's Rajasuya ceremony, a dispute arose between Shishupala and Vasudeva Krishna. Pandavas tried to mediate. He also rebuked the Pandavas and Kuru grandsire Bhishma along with Krishna. Then Krishna, extremely provoked, decapitated Shishupala. (2,44).
Shishupala's hostilities to Krishna were many. He burned the city of Dwaraka, while Krishna was in Pragjyotisha with his army. He attacked king Bhoja, sporting at Raivataka hill close to Dwaraka. He stole the horse of Krishna's father Prince Vasudeva of Mathura, during his horse-sacrifice. He insulted the wife of Akrura (Vabhru – the friend of Krishna), on her way from Dwaraka to Sauvira Kingdom. He kidnapped the princess of Visala, viz Bhadra, the fiancé of Karusha king. (2,44)
King Dhrishtaketu of Chedi
Dhrishtaketu, the king of Chedi (3,12), was described as the elder son of King Shishupala (5,50). During the time of Dhrishtaketu too, Suktimati was the capital of Chedi. Dhrishtaketu was an army-general in the army of Pandavas in the Kurukshetra War. He was the leader of the army of the Chedis, the Kasis, and the Karushas (5,199). He was a Maharatha (a great chariot-warrior) as per the rating of Bhishma (5,172). One of his sons also took part in the war (5,57). He was slain by Drona (7,128), (11,25). Dhrishtaketu was also slain in battle by Drona.
Chedis in Kurukshetra War
King of Chedi Kingdom, Dhrishtaketu, the son of Shishupala (who was killed by Krishna on the day of Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagna) and his sons (at least 3) took part in the Kurukshetra War from the Pandavas' side. Dhrishtaketu was killed by Guru Dronacharya on the 14th day of the war. Prince of Chedi kingdom (Son of Dhrishaketu) was killed by Ashwatthama on the 15th day of the war.
In popular culture
In the 2012 anthropological thriller The Krishna Key, the origin of Chedi clan has been linked to the Yadavas. Dr. Devendra Chedi is one of the main characters of the novel who is the genetic expert.
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In the United Kingdom, a complicated machine which does simple things is called a "Heath Robinson contraption".
Life
William Heath Robinson was born in Hornsey Rise, London on 31 May 1872. His family were artists. His father and brothers worked as illustrators.
At first, he wanted to be a painter. However, he was not successful. He started illustrating books. He made pictures and drawings for books. He illustrated books like Hans Christian Andersen's Danish Fairy Tales and Legends and The Arabian Nights. He published a book for children called The Adventures of Uncle Lubin in 1902. The book showed his imagination and sense of humor.
He was asked to make illustrations for The Works of Mr Francis Rabelais. He made 254 black and white illustrations. The publisher went bankrupt in 1904. Robinson did not make a lot of money from the book. He had to make money. He started making cartoons and illustrations for magazines.
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Life
During the First World War, Robinson made satirical cartoons. He also drew impossible machines and weapons. These cartoons were enjoyed by the soldiers. After the war, he made more cartoons and advertisements. From 1919 to 1928, The Bystander published more than 400 of Robinson's cartoons. In 1935, he made Railway Ribaldry for the Great Western Railway.
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Robinson died on September 13, 1944 because of a stroke. He is buried in the East Finchley Cemetery.
Personal life
In 1899, he became engaged to Josephine Constance Latey. The couple were married on April 30, 1903. His house in Moss Lane is marked by a blue plaque.
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On 4 May 2020, Lúcidi was hospitalized for COVID-19 in Rio de Janeiro. She died three days later on 7 May from the infection, aged 90.
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It is set in the late 21st century and is about the crew of the spaceship Prometheus as it follows a star map discovered among the artifacts of several ancient Earth cultures. They wanted to find out the origins of humanity, but the crew arrives on a distant world and discovers a threat that could bring extinction to humanity.
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Municipal Development and Lending Fund
The Municipal Development and Lending Fund, known by its acronym Mdlf, is a Palestinian quasi-governmental institution that works to empower local government bodies through the management of funding to implement the policies of the local government sector.
Organization
It has financial and administrative independence. It was established in 2005 by the Palestinian government to be the main channel to support the development process. and reform for local bodies. In 2015 the fund law was approved by the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, in accordance with Decree Law No. (25) of 2016 regarding the Local Authorities Development and Lending Fund.
Mission and goals
The establishment of the Local Authorities Fund was in line with the national agenda and policies, and was established as part of the Palestinian National Authority's initiative to achieve efficiency, reform, and transparency. The Fund works to translate national policies related to the local government sector into implementable programs and projects. Since its inception, the Fund has been working alongside local authorities to enhance their capabilities and raise performance levels to levels that enable them to contribute to building an independent and wealthy state.
Supervision and Management
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Fund Law
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HR 6819
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Duttaphrynus manipurensis
Manipur toad (Duttaphrynus manipurensis) is a species of amphibian. It belongs to the family of Bufonidae. This species is found only in Manipur. It is found in the Chandel District. It is a sexually reproducing toad. It depends on saltation for its movements.
Name origin
The species name is composed of "manipur" and the Latin suffix "-ensis". This means "who lives in, who dwells". It was given to refer to the place of its discovery.
Description
Manipur toad (Duttaphrynus manipurensis) is a small-sized toad. It is of 45–47 mm in length. It has a short and thick body. It has a head that is broader than long. Its ridges (places of the genome with a high expression of gene) in brain is significant but it is narrow. It is snout pointed and is shorter than the diameter of eye. It has projecting tip between ridges having little tubercules. It's ear (tympanum) is small in size, vertically oval in shape and is about 42% of the diameter of eye. It has long parotoid glands.