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On not quite as cuba tries to modernize women are still fighting for gender equality. And all that glitters is not gold sometimes its mica in india child miners collect a mineral widely used in cosmetics. Cellphones and Electronic Devices all contain cobalt and gold medals that are often extracted in some of the worlds poorest regions and conflict zones and or hazardous conditions. 1000000. 00 children between the ages of 5. 17 are forced to work in these mineral mines according to the organization stop child labor on average they earn less than 2. 00 a day mining Raw Materials for a sector that sees revenues totaling 700000000000. 00 a year the global Mineral Industry is booming but the poor and vulnerable are paying the price. Come out every and her 5 year old son roger turned the earth in search of mica the glittering mineral plays a vital role in this regions economy for many people mining the raw material is the only way to survive. Children working for hours in the blistering sun
This mysterious bird and how did it find its way to become the symbol of farans most prestigious cinematic event . The seamor is a mystical flying creature in iranian mythology. It is regarded as a symbol of benevolence, generosity and wisdom, and this is exactly what inspired veteran iranian of graphics designer ibrahim haari task with designing a logo for the. On the other hand, i realized that many of the top Film Festivals have chosen an animal as their symbol such as the golden bear of the Berlin International Film Festival or the golden lion of the venice Film Festival. So this is what inspired me to pick the persian mythical bird seamore. Then in order to come up with the design, did some extensive drawings and symbolizing prestige, the seamor designed by Ibrahim Hariri is one of the most recognized logos in iran and adorns every poster and any item related to the faj Film Festival and the crystal seamore itself is the most fought after prize in irans Film Industry with Internat
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Thank you, charlie. And have a good holiday season. And while youre in executive session, i hope somebody brings in a box of cookies or something. You were going to bring pizza, remember . Yes, we discussed pizza. And im sure the chair will deep that germane to item 10 on the calendar. Yes. Christmas cookies back in open session for the Ethics Commission, decemb december session. Is there a motion pursuing to what we did in our closed session . I would move that we keep the closed session in confidence. Second . Second. All those in favor of the motion . Aye. Motion passes unanimously. So we then go to item 11. Discussion of possible action of items for future meetings. I think some of the things that have come up tonight indicate things that well be doing at future meetings in record to putting matters on the ballot and just listening to what has been said. I would anticipate that in february we would have agendaized putting on the ballot the whistleblower item and also our ordinance