Divyaditya Singh Author The left-hander smashed hundred off just 39 balls becoming the second fastest Indian to reach the milestone in the IPL PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta was seen supporting him from the stands with full enthusiasm a video of a heartfelt conversation between Priyansh Arya and Pretiy Zinta went viral “Aapko mai ek din pehle mili thi to aapne ek shabd nahi bola tha ekdum silent the aur aapne itni zabardast game kheli [I met you a day before and you didn’t say a single word—you were completely silent And then you played such an incredible game "Jab hum mile they to mujhe aapki baatein sunne mein maza aa rha tha isliye mai kuch bol nahi rha tha Aur game ke baat karein to bahot achi feeling hai it feels amazing—like an out of the world feeling Priyansh Arya scored a match-winning 103(42) runs hitting seven fours and nine sixes as PBKS defeated CSK by 18 runs He reached the 100-run mark in just 39 balls becoming the second fastest Indian to achieve the milestone Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has a record for the fastest century by an Indian as he reached the triple figures in just 37 balls in a match against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010 Caribbean cricketing great Chris Gayle boasts a record for the fastest IPL hundred for reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during his iconic knock of 175 runs in 2013 OB49 Update: Free Fire Advance Server Login Guide: Check all steps MI vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 top captain and vice-captain choices for MI vs GT Match 56 of IPL 2025 What is IPL Super Sixes competition and how it is played? The love that I receive from RCB fans is more valuable than any trophy: Virat Kohli all images courtesy of marjan van aubel studio ‘solar technology has come a long way since the blue roof paneling we all know, and is becoming the cheapest source of energy’ the team at marjan van aubel studio shares we can weave energy into buildings and objects to increase their functionality and transform how they look’ they add the ‘sunne’ modern solar design combines art and technology to create the indoor light of the future ‘sunne’ is made from one long curved strip of aluminum 85 cm in length and hangs by the window with the help of two steel wires – no external plug is needed the design incorporates solar cells that were developed together with ECN.TNO one of the most advanced energy research centers in europe the cells harvest energy during the day and then store this power in an integrated battery in order to create an ambient light at night ‘sunne’ has three settings that imitate all the natural moments of the sun; ‘sunne’ rise ‘sunne’ light and ‘sunne’ set users can simply touch the top of the light or use the app.  everywhere’ award-winning solar designer marjan van aubel says seeing every surface as an opportunity to harness the sun’s energy along with the rest of the ‘sunne’ team van aubel is dedicated to making self-powering products that are beautiful ‘sunne’ is the first in a range of solar products to come that will be accessible to a wider range of people and will help to integrate solar energy into our daily environment name: sunne designer: marjan van aubel studio sunne’s kickstarter campaign is now live, here.   AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style reminds me greatly of those picturesque solar events Designer Marjan van Aubel conceived Sunne with a similar affection for the ephemeral moments when the sun rises or falls alongside a desire to recreate the effect with autonomous power-efficiency in mind “I am fascinated by sunsets and sunrises as they contain so many beautiful colors,” says van Aubel “Colors you can’t grasp as they are so transient I wanted to grasp this magical moment in a natural way Sunne was thus created as a self-powering light that mimics the suns transitions a solar powered light designed to hang in the window.” Just as Sunne derives its function from the sun so is the light’s shape inspired by the celestial body itself “The elongated shape of Sunne is ten circles aligned in a row,” explains van Aubel The resulting design isn’t purely one of aesthetic symmetry but also guided by a more practical reason: more surface area for Sunne’s solar panels Designed to hang in front of a window from two steel wires once installed the Sunne’s 31.5-inch width subtly references the horizon while also charging up the light’s autonomous power source Sunne’s array of solar cells were developed in partnership with ECN.TNO one of the most advanced energy research centers in Europe Sunne is designed to soak in sun and store the energy in an integrated battery which it then taps throughout the evening to cast a soft ambient light with three illumination settings to choose from: Sunne Rise Sunne launched this month (March) on Kickstarter as Marjan van Aubel Studio’s first self-initiated product van Aubel also plans to present another sun-powered proposal of her making a new solar roof as part of the Dutch Pavilion at the World Expo in Dubai Gregory Han is a Senior Editor at Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com FiiO'S sub-brand Snowsky has launched the Retro Nano user-friendly vinyl flattening machine that restores warped records to their original shape using precision heat technology Zaha Hadid Architects transforms public transit at the KAFD Metro Station in Riyadh with futuristic architecture Full of natural materials and respect for modern Swedish design the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection from IKEA debuts 96 new pieces You’ll always hear it from Design Milk first Our passion is discovering and highlighting emerging talent and we’re energized by and for our community of like-minded design lovers — like you We cannot ignore broadband as a key factor in maintaining environmental Climate change is putting life as we know it in peril — hazardous air quality parched farmland and communities once full of life wiped out by firestorms The forecast on an international scale is simply mind-numbing UNICEF recently reported that close to a billion — yes one billion — children in 33 countries are most at risk of the impacts of the climate crisis finds we are facing “a red code for humanity.” President Biden is scheduled to join world leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties we have championed Digital Equity as a pathway to opportunity and a catalyst to break down the wall of poverty Broadband also is a “green strategy” that can help lessen impacts on the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is a key linchpin for a triple bottom-line strategy to promote sustainability A 2021 State Survey on Broadband Adoption by the California Emerging Technology Fund in partnership with the University of Southern California shows post-pandemic most employed respondents said they expected to continue with a reduced or no commute The survey showed that this pattern of telecommuting could reduce 55% of vehicle trips relative to pre-pandemic levels The survey also underscored new found interest in telehealth and online educational opportunities – saving time is an impediment for far too many Californians — the survey found that nearly 10% of the state’s households — more than 3 million people — do not have high-speed internet connectivity at home These findings call out the need for strategic planning and investments Major new state and federal spending initiatives designed to speed progress mega-projects such as modernizing power grids and building middle-mile internet connections will not happen overnight future proofed planning now calls for deploying the most efficient networks forward-thinking government-private sector collaborations and an evolving willingness by corporations to take on stewardship of environmental and other societal challenges Since the federal government launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit in spring households have enrolled in the programs to gain an internet subsidy as high as $50 a month including more than 800,000 households in California Congress is expected to approve a similar program with a maximum subsidy cap of $30 a month; we are calling upon internet service providers which pass the government-backed subsidy on to enrolled consumers cities and power utilities to advertise this discount internet through their social service programs that serve the same eligible populations Billions of dollars in California and across the country will be invested in deploying connections to reach rural Construction of publicly-subsidized open-access middle-mile infrastructure that includes last-mile deployment achieves the best of both objectives — ensuring immediate Internet access for these households while also allowing other last-mile providers to access the middle mile thereby increasing competition and expanding consumer choices to include moderate prices Corporations ready to increase their stewardship of the environment and address economic inequities (often pushed by socially conscious consumers and investors) should commit to remote and hybrid work models — again raising the need for all to have robust affordable home internet California is a model for the nation on environmental policy and Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission have long acknowledged broadband as a “green strategy.” The Southern California Association of Governments is currently quantifying how broadband use translates to fewer vehicle trips and the corresponding reduction in GHGs — to encourage virtual trips when possible If we ignore broadband as a key factor in maintaining environmental social and economic progress in California and beyond we do so at the peril of ourselves and our next generations Former California State Sen. Martha M. Escutia is vice president of Government Relations and Special Counsel at the University of Southern California and a founding member of the board of the California Emerging Technology Fund. Reach her at escutia@usc.edu Sunne Wright McPeak is President and CEO of California Emerging Technology Fund, a statewide non-profit foundation with 15 years of experience addressing broadband issues to close the Digital Divide in California. Reach her at Sunne.McPeak@cetfund.org This piece is exclusive to Broadband Breakfast Broadband Breakfast accepts commentary from informed observers of the broadband scene. Please send pieces to commentary@breakfast.media The views expressed in Expert Opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the views of Broadband Breakfast and Breakfast Media LLC Already have an account? Sign in The bill would codify the USDA’s existing Broadband Technical Assistance Program public and private leaders discussed how they choose where Other broadband resources are doing the job Operators turn to gas and coal to meet data’s power demands By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Taking the innovation of solar energy to a new level Sunne introduces a self-powered lamp that harnesses the power of natural light to illuminate your home in gradient hues and produces light within three settings — Sunne Rise Sunne is made from a single curved strip of aluminum which provides a larger surface area for the solar cells It has an integrated battery that stores the energy harvested from the sun and can be switched on and off with a touch or through the app The lamp is 80 cm in length and hangs securely in front of your window with no external plug needed This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page has introduced a revolutionary new self-powered lamp that harnesses the power of natural light to illuminate homes in gradient hues and produces light within three settings — Sunne Rise The lamp is made from a single curved strip of aluminum The lamp is 80 cm in length and hangs securely in front of a window with no external plug needed the brand launched the Sunne Experience during the Dutch Design Week where an immersive installation allowed visitors to experience the lamp’s ability to mimic the sun’s cycles Sunne lamps were hung throughout an open space and accompanied by NASA’s Sound of the Sun The Sunne light is now available on the brand’s official website making it easy for anyone to bring sustainable and innovative lighting to their homes With its unique design and ability to mimic the sun’s cycles the Sunne lamp is a game-changer in the world of solar energy and lighting Input your search keywords and press Enter After the dramatic cutscenes, you will enter a portal into Ultra Space Make sure to save before interacting with the Legendary Pokemon if you want a specific nature CDT Research, Free Expression By Courtney C. Radsch, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UCLA School of Law and CDT Non-Residential Fellow Disclaimer: The views expressed by CDT’s Non-Resident Fellows and any coauthors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policy But current approaches that encourage a binary logic of accuracy and facticity versus misinformation largely ignore the role of information and communication as cultural practices and the way that we think together and construct meaning collectively We cannot fact check our way out of polarization So instead of focusing all our energy on how to fight disinformation we need to focus on creating a positive vision of what we want and how to get there and norms that enable quality and useful information to flourish and address the interplay between the technological infrastructure in which information and media systems are embedded.  A systems-based approach can improve awareness of resource allocation and how different funders and programming interact so that they can design more meaningful and effective objective-oriented interventions and support this approach focuses on the way that information and practices refract across the larger networks in which humans are embedded along with a multidisciplinary literature review.[1] This article is also a response to that request and offers an analytical tool to conceptualize how to achieve these goals A healthy ecosystem is a balanced and resilient system of information creation, exchange, flow, and utilization, meaning that it has the capacity to absorb change and transform while maintaining the health of keystone species The media system is a central focus because most information is intermediated through entertainment and infrastructural logic into information communications ecosystems Anchor Institutions and Keystone Species: The Role of Media Anchor institutions and the keystone species within them are vitally important to ecological survival because without them an ecosystem is likely to become unhealthy in ways that can throw the system out of balance and threaten its survival.  are characteristics of healthy systems and keystone species alike Transparency cultivates trust among components of the system and with the humans involved editorial or ownership transparency is interrelated with trust (cultivating) Integrity and Infrastructure: Linking Technology and Information Flows Contemporary information ecosystems are constructed on digital infrastructures that include the platforms from prior eras but also new ones that are distinctly generative can facilitate or impede the accuracy of content moderation and thus impact the health of the information ecosystem more broadly because of the interrelatedness.  Healthy information ecosystems support diverse and pluralistic sources of information and must find ways to ensure information integrity both in terms of provenance and authenticity as well as responsible information production when information that cannot be verified floods the system or poor digital security practices enable hacking and impersonation the integrity of information becomes suspect and can have all sorts of pernicious ramifications As generative AI promises to exponentially increase the amount of content created the ability to detect and authenticate provenance will become increasingly important even as it becomes drastically more difficult.  Are donors going to strategically support this work?    The penetration of digital platforms and their economic, political, and infrastructural logic into the web and app ecosystems, fundamentally affects the health of the ecosystem. In the news media system, for example, digital advertising and the platform logic of engagement and content moderation fundamentally shape the economic model for sustainability Cultivating an Enabling Environment: The Roles of the Public and Private Sectors Regulatory efforts like the Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Bill seek to bring greater transparency to some key components of the infrastructure layer like content moderation and other algorithmic systems but could threaten others from user-generated content to science and journalism.  Threat-based funding and interventions are largely focused on individualistic interpretations, which isolate individuals from the broader environment. It assumes that humans control their environment and “think alone as rational individuals” rather than consider how they collectively create and are situated within it; it also ignores the broader technological infrastructures that shape information creation ecosystem analysis generates a positive vision for nourishing a thriving information system that goes beyond fighting disinformation and individual resilience to root causes and interrelated dynamics.  the donor community and practitioners can identify areas for strategic reallocation and investment We must create the conditions for a future where accurate and diverse information is readily available and individuals can make informed decisions that benefit themselves and society as a whole It’s time to invest in a healthy information ecosystem [1]  The production of this visual and analysis was funded by the Transparency and Accountability Initiative and designed in collaboration with Atalie Pestalozzi The author received support for research that informed the analysis from the UCLA Institute for Technology the Center for International Governance Innovation the Center for International Media Assistance and the Global Forum for Media Development Thank you to Alessia Zornetta for initial research assistance CDT works to strengthen individual rights and freedoms by defining and influencing technology policy and the architecture of the internet that impacts our daily lives The content throughout this website that originates with CDT can be freely copied and used as long as you make no substantive changes and clearly give us credit. More on CDT's content reuse policy is available here. CDT’s generative AI usage policy is available here The Sunne brand was then officially founded in 2022 when Marjan van Aubel joined forces with solar engineer Erwin Marges introducing self-powering products that fit seamlessly within the home it turns itself on automatically at sundown and can be adjusted in three settings that imitate all the natural moments of the sun; Sunne Rise all images by Sunne | when the sun goes down Sunne brings the glow of sunset into your home    Sunne light hangs in front of your window through a simple and secure hanging system the autonomous object mimics the shades of the sky throughout the day while the lamp’s oval shape is reminiscent of the horizon Its curved shape contains solar cells that harvest energy during the day and then store it in an integrated battery in order to create ambient light at night simply touch a sensor on the lamp’s aluminum frame or use the app.  Sunne light turns sunlight into a gentle ambient display stimulating the different skies during the day name: Sunne | @solar_sunne designer: Marjan van Aubel studio Collaboration between community leaders will be essential in ensuring success of the Biden infrastructure bill in California President Joe Biden signed the infrastructure bill which includes $65 billion for expanding broadband deployment and access for all Americans The national plan is described as the most significant infrastructure upgrade in the three decades since the Cold War “This is an opportunity to create an Eisenhower national highway system for the information age,” says a former White House National Security Council senior director For California – the nation’s largest state – it means a minimum $100 million for broadband infrastructure that is designed to expand high-speed internet access for at least 545,000 residents particularly in unserved and underserved communities The federal funding will support California’s $6 billion broadband infrastructure plan the question is how to ensure the public’s funds will be used as effectively and efficiently as possible aggressive strategy that will maximize immediate impact and optimize return on investment CETF has been calling for broadband deployment as a green strategy for sustainability; that urgency only grows in the wake of the COP26 climate meetings As leaders begin to make historic investments they should embrace these key principles for action: To learn more, please contact Sunne Wright McPeak at sunne.mcpeak@cetfund.org Sunne Wright McPeak is President and CEO of California Emerging Technology Fund a statewide non-profit foundation with 15 years of experience addressing broadband issues to close the Digital Divide in California Broadband Breakfast accepts commentary from informed observers of the broadband scene. Please send pieces to commentary@breakfast.media The views reflected in Expert Opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the views of Broadband Breakfast and Breakfast Media LLC The bill would codify the USDA’s existing Broadband Technical Assistance Program. At International Telecoms Week, public and private leaders discussed how they choose where, and whether, to build. Other broadband resources are doing the job, White House said Operators turn to gas and coal to meet data’s power demands. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. S&P Global Ships Register indicates that Sunne began its buying spree in March Sunne Co, a new Dalian-based tanker company, has rapidly expanded its fledgling tanker fleet to five vessels in the space of six months. The latest additions are two former Pantheon Tankers suezmaxes that TradeWinds reported as sold to Chinese interests at the end of July. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Your data on TradeWinds TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors. Read more about DN Media Group here TradeWinds is part of NHST Global Publications AS and we are responsible for the data that you register with us and the data we collect when you visit our websites We use cookies in a variety of ways to improve your experience such as keeping NHST websites reliable and secure personalising content and ads and to analyse how our sites are being used For more information and how to manage your privacy settings please refer to our privacy and cookie policies In the 100 years since Iowa’s first state park Home / Living In the 100 years since Iowa's first state park it has gone from mostly farmland to a mecca for rock climbers and its forests and trails draw outdoor enthusiasts year-round The 2,001-acre park is along the Maquoketa River north of Manchester Many of Backbone State Park's beautiful stone buildings and arches were built by workers in the Civilian Conservation Corps a jobs program during the Great Depression in the 1930s When talking about the history of the state park longtime Backbone Ranger Dave Sunne's already upbeat voice gains new animation 'My favorite talk to give is the history of Backbone Because there were two CCC camps here at Backbone so you can't hardly talk about the history of Backbone without talking about the history of the CCC,” Sunne said but the young men who worked so hard while they were here and all that they accomplished.” has been a park ranger for more than 30 years he started off wanting to be a game warden His plans changed after getting a summer job at McIntosh Woods State Park near Clear Lake Becoming a park ranger requires more than a love of nature Rangers have to have a four-year college degree - Sunne's is in fisheries and wildlife biology from Iowa State University; have at least three to five summers of job experience working in parks; and go through the same training at the police academy as any law enforcement officer in the state It's also a job that is hard to put a time clock on and with a never-ending list of things to take care of Sunne has had to learn to prioritize his to-do list it's definitely hard to stop sometimes,” he said Three full-time rangers work at Backbone State Park 'so I work more on the law enforcement end of it and then I also get involved in maintenance you've got to look at it like a small town just like a small town would,” Sunne said Rangers have to be certified in water and wastewater management because they are always testing and making sure the outflow of the sewer lagoons meets federal requirements Sunne also spends a considerable amount of time checking people in and out of the park's two campgrounds and 16 cabins Backbone State Park was the first state park created in Iowa after passage of the State Park Act in 1917; the park was dedicated in May 1920 narrow ridge of bedrock that forms the highest point in northeast Iowa - originally called the 'Devil's Backbone.” four-season cabins and picnic shelters; 21 miles of trails and rough rocky staircases; and rock climbing on dolomite limestone cliffs You can fish for trout in a stream that feeds the lake and boat on the lake (electric motors only) canoes and paddleboats are available to rent A 100-year-old park can be challenging to maintain many of our trees are 100 years old or older so now we're on the other end of that spectrum where we have a lot of hazard trees that we have to take down every year,” he said The buildings erected in the 1930s have been maintained over the years with the Beach Lodge scheduled for renovation this year The rangers sometimes need to be creative when finding the funding for upkeep this year's renovations will be funded by grant money from the estate of Leona Helmsley 'We have a lot of facilities here at Backbone and not a very big budget to make sure that we prioritize what we spend that money on so we can maintain everything properly,” Sunne said One of Sunne's favorite places in Backbone is the stone While one or two weddings are held there every summer and fall weekend it's one of the quietest spots in the park during the week Surrounded by mature oak trees and perched atop a hill next to the Barred Owl Trail you can see the trout stream in the distance 'It's a very peaceful part of the park normally where you can kind of get a little bit of seclusion from other folks - when there's not a wedding,” he said Sunne said a big rededication ceremony was planned at the park in May but it was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic He's hoping the plan to hold 100 events throughout the state parks to mark the system's 100th anniversary still will be able to happen this year 'We have an awesome state park system here in Iowa they don't think about Iowa too much,” Sunne said but we have some of the best state parks in the United States Sunne has worked at several of those parks over the years and can't decide on a favorite That's a beautiful park in its own way,” Sunne said 'Northeast Iowa has so many beautiful parks scenery-wise You've got Pikes Peak and Yellow River and the Volga recreation area The Great Lakes of northwest Iowa are just impressive.” 'I can't really think of any park that I don't like They all have their unique characteristics.” Learn more about Iowa's 68 state parks and the latest information on closings and restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic at iowadnr.gov The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved SearchNews Product Reviews Date reviewed: August 2022 | Tested by: Graham Mudd, BikeSocial member | RRP: £469 (jacket), £349 (trousers) | lindstrandsmc.com I’ve had the chance to test this Lindstrands Sunne (pronounced ‘sooner’ meaning ‘healthy’ in Swedish) suit in a broad spectrum of riding conditions; from the last of the year’s frosty mornings to the downpours of late April and the hottest days of the year so far Work commitments and injury mean I’ve covered fewer miles than I normally would but I’ve still ridden around 1400 miles in it to date I work 50 miles from where I live in the West Midlands and come rain or shine I ride my (lately not so) trusty Kawasaki Versys 650 and Zero DSR workhorses It’s a varied route taking in twisty country roads These days I find myself pottering around back country lanes with grass growing down the middle more often than hooning around the Staffordshire Moorlands but all in all it’s a good test of any kit I happen to be riding in… Not the warmest in deep winter (but easy to layer up) From the outset both the jacket and the trousers impressed with their glove-like fit the whole suit moves easily and does not impede movement Little things like the oh-so comfy micro fleece lined collar The devil is in the details and Lindstrands has clearly spent a lot of time in paying attention to them On the move there are no pinch points anywhere in the suit no matter what contorted angles I tried to ride in The seams in the trousers too are placed so they don’t cause sore spots on your bum and the back of your thighs which is an all too common feature of riding long distances If you’re looking for a suit for that jaunt to the Dolomites The only downside is the magnetic removable storm collar I found that any thermal effect was negated by it deflecting the wind up into my helmet plus it kept getting caught on the chinstrap when I turned my head to check blind spots But this is a minor niggle in what is otherwise probably the most comfortable motorcycle clothing I’ve ridden in Both the jacket and trousers are rated level AA for protection under EN17092 This is deemed more suitable for touring than the minimum A but not achieving the current highest level of AAA Although the textile is light and flexible because of the quality of the suit I’ve never felt like it wouldn’t protect me if the worst happened This feeling is reinforced by the extra layer of ‘Hi-Art’ material to give extra abrasion protection at key impact points like the shoulders and knees The jacket comes with Level 1 armour in the shoulders and elbows along with Level 1 armour in the knees and hips of the trousers While the armour’s comfortable and feels suitably robust I can’t help but feel that at this price point the suit really should come with a back armour and I’d prefer the higher standard Level 2 however all the points are accessed through the bottom of the jacket and trouser legs which makes it incredibly awkward to fit as the Velcro on the armour sticks to the lining at every opportunity which is important to keep the laminate lining working properly and to reapply the Durable Water Resistant coating and being light grey it got pretty grubby pretty quickly Note that while all manufacturers will recommend that armour should indeed be removed before washing any garment it can be done at your own risk using a handwash programme but the main problem would be if it got caught up somehow and damaged the material For everything you need to know about the safety labels in your motorcycle kit, click here The suit as a whole has a good selection of well-placed pockets Externally the jacket has two large lower pockets on the front that easily took my wallet and phone with a large map pocket on the back that my wife tends to use in place of her handbag All of them have kept their contents dry even in the heaviest of downpours The only slight niggle I have is that there are no chest pockets which I prefer as when you have bulky items in the lower ones they tend to dig into your stomach or hips while riding On first glance it looks like there are chest pockets but in reality it’s just a flap overing the zip for the chest vents Internally there’s a wallet-sized pocket behind the storm flap which I didn’t find for over a month – it’s that well concealed – and a wallet-sized zip pocket inside the left chest though I don’t tend to store items inside the jacket The outer leg pockets on the trousers are of a good size with the same press-stud and Velcro flap though they did let a bit of water in during a heavy storm but I wouldn’t want to keep my phone in them but I found if you had items in them it reduced how much cool air made it to your legs In addition to the leg pockets there are two zipped pockets on the hips that are sufficient for loose change and similar small items The jacket has a chunky YKK main zip protected by a storm flap that isn’t closed just with Velcro It’s an unusual design feature and I’m not sure of the reasoning for it The vent zips all have rubber seals on them and the cuffs are closed with Velcro The trousers have a 12” zip up the side of the leg with a final Velcro closure however I’ve never had problems getting the trousers over my boots so have never needed to undo them The hip pockets and vent zips are rubber sealed while the main zip is the same chunky YKK storm flap combo as the jacket and fastened at the top with a hook and press stud with hip and hem adjustment on the trousers All are a combination of Velcro and press stud fastening Truly a high point on this suit in the weather we’ve had over the last few days The jacket has a 6” vent on each side of the chest with a vent on each sleeve that goes from the cuff almost to the armpit The large exhaust vent is under a flap between the shoulder blades I thought this would make the jacket draughty in cold weather but in reality I needn’t have worried All this creates a fair volume of air to move through the suit on a bike with a smaller screen As is to be expected, if you’re sat behind a touring screen this is greatly reduced unless you stand up. Definitely on a par with my Oxford Hinterland, and beside of a mesh jacket like the Halvarssons Edane The trousers though have the best venting on any trousers I’ve worn yet There is a weatherproofed 6” zip on the top and bottom of the thigh The air travels along this tunnel and through a mesh panel giving a huge amount of cool air to your legs Stand up and the effect is greatly magnified allowing cool air to flow all the way down the backs of your legs and across your bum A very welcome relief from the humid sticky 27 degrees we had yesterday it would be nice at this price point if the leg pocket design could be incorporated into the jacket using chest pockets In cold weather all the vents seal fully and let no cold draught into the suit Shortly after being sent the suit we had something of a late cold snap in April with frost on the verges and a definite chill in the air The Swedes are experts in making clothing for hostile climates since for a fair chunk of the year the north lands can be pretty inhospitable which is why I’m a touch disappointed that the suit isn’t warmer in cold weather I would rate myself as being ‘comfortably cool’ but wishing I had worn my Keis heated vest instead of the Innoborne removable thermal liner For normal spring temperatures the Sunne would be cosy enough and is certainly warmer than you’d think considering how lightweight it is The jacket liner has the nice feature that when you remove the liner and reverse it waiting for the outer jacket to dry or camping sat by the stove in the evening the venting mentioned above means it’s a great suit for summer touring Both the jacket and trousers breathe really well and I’ve not felt sticky or clammy yet capable of protecting you from all but the worst conditions all year round in the depth of winter you are going to need a thermal base layer and possibly a mid-layer to be properly comfortable The Swedes would probably tell you that layering up is much more effective than relying on a single thermal item anyway just bad clothing” as a Norwegian colleague once said The removable liner is made from Lindstrands’ own Innoborne tech fabric Similar to the PolarTec liner found in my Oxford Hinterland suit yet provides a surprisingly high level of warmth in cooler conditions However it doesn’t perform as well as the Outlast liner found in my Merlin Peake suit which allows me to comfortably ride in sub-zero temperatures in just a t-shirt I’m guessing it was a conscious decision to compromise size and weight with performance based on the average rider’s use To be fair it’s more than up to the job until you approach the lower end of single figure temperatures I also love the fact that you can unzip the jacket liner and it becomes a jacket in its own right A nice touch meaning I don’t need to pack a softshell or hoodie for the evenings The Lindstrands Sunne is a laminated waterproof construction I’ve ridden through some biblical downpours and I’ve ridden through some pretty snotty protracted rain The Lindstrands Sunne jacket has pretty much laughed it all off which is a lovely feeling when you’re wiping your visor every two seconds trying to peer through the spray of the car in front In those conditions you need as few distractions as you can The only leak I’ve experienced is a stripe along my lower belly where rain has travelled up the trousers and under the jacket which I think may be due to the jacket not having a very big overlap with the trousers Unfortunately the trousers don’t perform quite as well water gets through the vent in the upper thighs and trickles down your legs which is more than I can say for most trousers I’ve had in the past but it is really the mid-range price point for quality textile riding kit Here are some others you might be considering around this price point… The Oxford Hinterland has become somthing of a benchmark for well-priced textile kit at about £550 for the jacket and trousers. You can read the review here If you want even more ventilation, you might want to consider an adventure suit, and the RST Pro Series Adventure-X stood out in our review as being good value for money at £720 for the jacket and trousers As an off-the-wall alternative if you’re looking for a touring helmet, consider the LS2 Valiant II, reviewed here These are just three of many alternatives – you can find all the textiles we’ve tested here and be sure to regularly check for the discounts available through Bikesocial membership. I love this suit. Rich in features and gloriously comfortable for long distance riding. Easy to tailor to a precision fit, comfy armour, brilliant venting and it performs well in the almost all conditions. It just loses a point for falling slightly short in the worst weather and the fiddly armour installation, but these are mere niggles in what is a really well made and specified suit that gains my thorough recommendation. We got 1,898 opinions on the best riding kit We search our panel of insurers to find you our best price for the cover you need Medievalists.net whose novels about the Middle Ages were read by millions of fans and as a student Penman wrote a draft of The Sunne in Splendour which told the life of England’s King Richard III the original manuscript was stolen from her car and Penman did not write for the next six years When she did pick up the pen again in 1982 Penman produced a 982-page version of The Sunne in Splendour Penman would go on to write over another dozen novels, including When Christ and His Saints Slept and The Queen’s Man. She was widely lauded for the research she put into her historical novels. In an interview with Medievalist.net from 2011 “I tend to be obsessive-compulsive about striving for historical accuracy I think it is partly because I see historical fiction as a means of awakening curiosity about the past Readers who might not buy a biography will pick up a historical novel So I feel a responsibility not to mislead them.” Penman’s novels routinely ranked highly on The New York Times Bestseller List and in 2001 she received a Career Achievement Award for Historical Mysteries from Romantic Times RIP Sharon Kay Penman. When she published her first novel, The Sunne in Splendour, she thanked the Richard III Society libraries in the UK & US for their help. She will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/eccGtfpR4Z — Richard III Soc CA (@RichardIIICA) January 22, 2021 I lost a dear friend today. Sharon Kay Penman was a world-renowned and best-selling author but also one of the most humble people I've known. She will be mourned by so many. The writing world has lost one of the best. pic.twitter.com/RYmqcHIGRX — Stephanie Churchill (@WriterChurchill) January 23, 2021 To learn more about Sharon Kay Penman and her books, please visit her website See also her article Historical Novelists Owe the Truth to Readers–and to History We've created a Patreon for Medievalists.net as we want to transition to a more community-funded model We aim to be the leading content provider about all things medieval podcast and Youtube page offers news and resources about the Middle Ages We hope that are our audience wants to support us so that we can further develop our podcast and remove the advertising on our platforms This will also allow our fans to get more involved in what content we do produce Member Login Our in-progress walkthrough for the whole Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon island challenge and beyond the second entry to generation 7's main games will see you returning to Alola for another stab at the Ultra Beasts and Island Challenge - only this time there's a whole new subplot to the story Our Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon walkthrough - which you'll find just below along with a contents of every page in our Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon strategy guide - will take you through every step of the way but you can expect details of catchable Pokémon and various items that you'll find along the way here's a quick roundup of all our guides which cover Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon content (for the rest of our guides that cover regular Sun and Moon head to our main Pokémon Sun and Moon guide and walkthrough hub!) Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon strategy guide: you'll find every page of our currently in-progress Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon walkthrough including details on each route's catchable Pokémon opposition trainers and obtainable items - we'll gradually update these as time goes by after the game's launch but for now we'll at least guide you through any puzzles or tricky challenges as you go Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon walkthrough: We'll be updating this walkthrough periodically as time goes by so expect much more detail on things like trainers wild Pokémon and images as time goes by © 2025 Eurogamer.net a brand of IGN Entertainment No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission Eurogamer is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited Nitika Choraria Nitika is a design writer who graduated in Digital Management from Istituto Marangoni Milano For her - design is a boundless medium of self-expression that encapsulates a balance between functionality and aesthetics Embedding solar technology into our everyday lives there’s been a rise in solar-powered products – from coffee-making tools to headphones and the first production-ready solar car A ball of gas and plasma 1.4 million kilometers wide and burning at 15 million degrees Celsius at its core – the sun is an unlimited source of energy key to fighting our climate crisis and truly phenomenal We’ve been utilizing its power for years –  in ancient China Yangsui burning mirrors were used to start cooking fires 3,000 years ago in 1839 French physicist Edmond Becquerel observed the photovoltaic effect which is the production of electricity from light and Bell Labs researchers in the United States went on to produce the first practical silicon solar cell in 1954.  Photovoltaics have come a long way since Bell Labs’ invention – solar power captured by means of photovoltaic panels or solar electricity cells is becoming a more widespread way to power electronic devices An important step towards living more sustainably – as photovoltaic panels become smaller lighter and more efficient they are being increasingly utilized by designers as a renewable source of energy Below are solar-powered products that brilliantly demonstrate the potential of this green energy and showcase the design possibilities offered by the sun Exclusively powered by solar energy, Dutch lighting brand Sunne collaborates with Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel to create a sunlight-mimicking lamp – Sunne Informed by the appearance of a horizon – it’s a 85 centimeter long landscape-oriented panel that’s designed to be suspended in the air in front of a window via two wires attached to either end of its top edge This illuminating light contains photovoltaic cells enabling it to collect solar energy during the day and light up at night “It comprises an integrated battery that stores the collected solar power and thus doesn’t require an external power source!” says Aubel Sunne has three settings – Sunne Rise Bringing solar panels from our roofs into our homes – strips of colorful photovoltaic cells are beautifully arranged into a geometric pattern to form this eclectic artwork conceived by Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel Named Ra after the ancient Egyptian sun god – this see-through solar tapestry is less than one millimeter thick and was crafted to be hung in a window so that it can cast vivid shadows on the surrounding walls as the light changes during the day When the sun goes down – a ring of electroluminescent paper embedded in the window hanging starts to glow powered by the energy that was captured by the photovoltaic cells throughout the day Ra’s purpose is not strictly to provide illumination – it instead shows how the latest generation of clear pliable PVs can have artistic and decorative applications rather than just functional ones “I think it is nice to show that solar energy can become a form of art – it becomes something desirable something that we would like to be surrounded by instead of hiding it!” says Aubel In an experiment that saw him live in an apartment without mains gas or electricity for a week – Dutch designer Boudewijn Buitenhek has built his own solar-powered kettle and coffee-bean roaster Restricting himself to utilizing only energy he could generate from sources within his home – “on the first day of the experiment I realized I wasn’t even able to make something as mundane and seemingly simple as my usual hot cup of coffee in the morning!” says Buitenhek This led him to explore the use of evacuated tubes – a solar heating method discovered in the 18th century by Swiss scientist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure Skillfully embodying a two-layer system of glass tubes – the transparent outer tube allows sunlight inside with minimal reflection while the inner tube is coated in a solar film that converts sunlight into heat Heat loss is reduced thanks to a vacuum between the tubes so that – water can be effectively heated above 200 degrees celsius “This method of capturing solar energy not only enabled me to boil water for my coffee After more experimentation – I determined that these tubes could further be utilized to roast raw coffee beans The combination of the solar water boiler and solar coffee bean roaster enables me to make a fresh cup of coffee on a sunny day!” he says.  In an effort to bring renewable energy to those who need it – Central Saint Martins design graduate Mireille Steinhage invents a solar-powered blanket fabricated from conductive yarn This Solar Blanket is a solar-powered heated blanket that can be wrapped around a person or draped over a sofa to direct heat toward those sitting on it “If we want to realize a more sustainable future – being sustainable should be accessible to everyone Solar Blanket is different from a standard electric blanket as it uses solar power to heat up – this makes it more affordable and sustainable as you only have to spend money on it once!” says Steinhage It’s made from polyester fabric and striped with conductive yarn to generate heat. The yarn is further covered by polyester ribbon to prevent it from coming into contact with itself when folded Steinhage chose these materials for their – functionality durability as well as cost-effectiveness and because they are all easy to separate for recycling the Solar Blanket comes with a solar panel that is designed to be placed in a window to charge a portable battery.  the battery can be plugged into the blanket or other products to power them Design and physics researchers at Finland’s Aalto University together create clothing with seamlessly concealed solar panels – making the technology invisible to the naked eye The goal of this Sun-Powered Textiles project was to craft an energy-autonomous product capable of powering wearable devices – such as sensors that measure humidity or temperature – without disrupting the look of a garment “A traditional way of integrating photovoltaics with textiles is to attach solar cells on the front surface of a textile to ensure maximum energy harvesting This significantly compromises the aesthetics – a black solar cell attached on top of a fabric dominates the look of the textile or garment!” says the Aalto University team Instead – the multidisciplinary team hid the solar cell underneath the textile of this prototype jacket and optimized the fabric so that enough light could pass through to power the wearable.  It also made the Sun-Powered Textiles machine washable The team further sees this innovation being applied to safety and protection wear workwear or sportswear – where it would eliminate the need for battery charging or replacement for any wearable devices.  Designed for exercise enthusiasts – both sunshine and artificial light energy can be utilized to charge the RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones by sportswear brand Adidas and speaker brand Zound Industries “Built in part from recycled plastics and powered by light the adidas RPT-02 SOL are self-charging sport headphones created to endure the everyday challenges of an active lifestyle” says Adidas These headphones feature a headband that incorporates a solar cell fabric Powerfoyle that transforms sunlight and indoor light into electricity Made by Swedish solar technology manufacturer Exeger – Powerfoyle is comprised of a stack of 100-atom-thick photovoltaic sheets that have been printed onto a plastic sheet Although natural sunlight provides the best level of power for the headphones – household lamps and lights also power the photovoltaic material Unlike lots of other photovoltaic materials on the market which only harvest energy from direct sunlight – Powerfoyle is further able to garner energy on cloudy days from invisible UV rays that pass through clouds Adidas claims that the headphones can play music for up to 80 hours on full charge The world’s first production-ready solar-powered car – Dutch startup Lightyear unveils its Lightyear 0 electric car that has solar panels covering its roof bonnet and boot so that it can be charged while driving This car is powered by traditional electric charging and solar power where people would be able to drive while it simultaneously charging from sunlight A user interface on the car’s touchscreen dashboard gives one cloud-based updates as they drive – from charging status to how much solar energy is being absorbed and which panels are soaking in the sun’s rays at any given moment In total five square meters of curved solar panels were integrated into the Lightyear 0 car’s roof bonnet and tailgate – which will convert renewable solar energy into electric power for driving Tests undertaken by Lightyear estimate that the solar cells can add up to 70 kilometers (44 miles) per day to the car’s 388-mile range from traditional charging “Through Lightyear 0 – we are offering a new future for motorists who want the freedom of mobility with the peace of mind of sustainable energy and that future starts now!” says Lightyear get to know the most interesting Design trends & innovations (Innovative StartUp) Registered office: Via Aurelio Saffi 29 20123 Milan (Italy)  |  VAT no.: 10565330965  |  ROC no.: 36152  |  REA no.: MI-2541466  |  Share capital: 12.540€ Our complete walkthrough for every step of your latest Pokémon journey Pokémon Sun and Moon are here and, as we mentioned in our Sun and Moon review do more than a little to shake up the well-trodden formula of Pokémon games gone by you'll find our in-progress Pokémon Sun and Moon Walkthrough battle tips and more for every part of the game right from the moment you start your Alolan Island Challenge we also have some more specific pages which go into detail with tips for various You can find shortcuts to each stage of the Pokémon Sun and Moon main quest below Note that the pages themselves will of course contain full spoilers for the story whilst the titles will also give you a rough idea of what happens and when A project of are just regular stories with a lot more labor put in Investigative reporters spend inordinate amounts of time sifting through documents verifying sources and analyzing data — and that’s if they can even get the data As an investigative reporter with way too many stories I want to do these are the tools I use to keep up with sources Let’s take a look at 10 of the best new tools for unearthing accelerating and keeping track of investigations: which adds a “Find their email” button to LinkedIn profiles We’ve all done some Facebook stalking in our day — well, okay, I have. IntelTechniques is a one-stop shop for searching through dozens of social media and website platforms track someone down or even delve into someone’s online life will show you all the photos a Facebooker has liked Vetting images and videos on the web is a craft that’s still developing. Videos are more difficult than static images, in fact. Created by a consortium of journalists and product designers in Europe, the InVID browser extension is one of the most sophisticated tools yet metadata and other info that might help you determine a video’s background it can only handle YouTube and Facebook videos so far Human rights groups are also very interested in making sure user-generated content is legit. The YouTube DataViewer was put together by Amnesty International and helps to find the provenance of YouTube videos If you don’t find much of interest on the video itself you can run the thumbnails it generated through Reverse Image Search right now that’s about as far as you can get with verifying video online — except What’s one thing that sets investigators apart from regular reporters? Documents. Sqoop is a U.S.-focused site that offers a way to search court records business filings and other documents at a national level You can also use it to follow cases or set alerts for new docs Another thing that sets investigative journos apart? The sheer metric volume of notes, records, interviews and other building blocks to an investigation. Evernote has two features that I think make it one of the most valuable tools for reporters out there its free mobile app offers the best scanner and text-searcher you could ever keep in your pocket it’s a powerhouse for keeping track of sprawling research One story I’m working on currently has almost 100 notes you can set up email and Slack notifications for when a page changes With all the trolls, critics and actual spies out there, knowing if an online persona is real can save you a lot of headaches — or mistakes. The Botometer created by university researchers in the US gauges a Twitter account’s likelihood of being a robot but it’s one of the best bot-spotters out there You can also use it to check a user’s followers to get an idea of whether they’re mostly followed by bots Privacy and security are on everyone’s minds, and investigative reporters have more reason to worry. No matter how much you encrypt your messages or switch on a VPN, you’re still leaving traces of yourself, often in the metadata. One side route is to create a burner phone line. Burner will give you a “phone number” with an area code in Canada or the US for $5 or less This one is less for reporting and more for the publication and visual side. Oligrapher lets you make network maps of people and organizations It’s easiest to make a graph using the groups and entities in LittleSis’s database contains millions of them around the world If the person or company you want to include isn’t in their database What do you use for investigations? For more tools, check out GIJN’s Resource Center and sign up to receive Samantha Sunne’s Tools for Reporters newsletter Samantha Sunne is a freelance reporter in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she writes data and investigative stories. She also teaches digital tools to journalists around the world and publishes a newsletter called Tools for Reporters This article was originally published by the Global Investigative Journalists' Network It was republished on IJNet with permission Main image CC-licensed by Unsplash via Helloquence Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Hum tumhari gaaliyaan sunne ke liye baithe hue hai?: Pavitra Punia shuts down trolls for abusing her on social media Pavitra Punia enjoys a massive fan following on social media was much appreciated for her stint in Bigg Boss 14 Her love story and chemistry with Eijaz Khan was one of the highlights Pavitra has to deal with nasty trolling and abusing on social media the actress finally decided to shut down trolls with a powerful message.  matlab humare life mein ya kisi ke bhi life mein kya chal raha hai Hum Twitter pe tumhari gaaliyaan sunne ke liye baithe hue hai," Pavitra said.   A post shared by Pavitra Punia (@pavitrapunia_) Recommended Read: Eijaz Khan gatecrashes Pavitra Punia's Instagram live, asks her to make some galouti kebabs for him Pavitra hit back at trolls for questioning her relationship with Eijaz met in the Bigg Boss 14 house and fell in love with each other kindly stop spreading HATE and this highly unacceptable comment on my and #eijazkhan relationship We purely love each other and INDEED we do not need the approval of “Haters” in best regards to OUR relationship Blessed #us #pavijaz," she said.  Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut is an embodiment of grace as former Tamil Nadu CM Somaliland - Sheekh Aadan Sunne oo kamid ahaa culimadda waa weyn ee degaanadda maamulka Somaliland ayaa xaqiijiyey in uu ku biirey maleyshiyadda argagixisadda ah ee Al-Shabaab ”Waxaan la cararay naftaydda markii maamulka somaliland xadgudub iyo caburin ii gaystay," ayuu ku yiri wareysi uu siiyey laanta afka Soomaaliga ee idaacadda duhurnimo ee BBC-da Somaliland ayaa asbuucii hore markii ugu horeysay waxay si furan uga hadashay wararka ku gadaaman maqnaanshiyaha wadaadka caanka ah ee lagu magacaabo Sheekh Aadan Sunne wasiir ku xigeenka arimaha Gudaha Somaliland oo Isniinta maanta ah kasoo muuqdey saxaafadda ayaa xusay in Sheekh Sunne uu ku sugan yahay degaano ay maamusho Al-Shabaab Sida laga soo xigtey Xuseen oo si toos ah aan u shaacin degaanka rasmi ah ee uu ku sugan yahay wadaadka haddana waxaa loo badinayaa in uu joogo goboladda Jubbooyinka ee koonfurta Soomaaliya "Warka aan heyno wuxuu inoo sheegayaa in niman ay saaxibo yihiin oo koonfurta jooga oo berigii horeba lagu xaman jiray in uu afhayeen u yahay uu u tegay wararka nasoo garaaya waxay sheegayaan in uu ku sugan yahay gobolka Jubada Dhexe," ayuu yiri Balse illo madax-banaan ayaa u xaqiijiyey warsidaha Garowe Online in wadaadka uu ku sugan yahay magaalada Jilib oo ah xarunta ugu weyn ee xoogaga gacansaarka la leh ururka Al-Qaacida Warbixino dhanka sirdoonka ah ayaa intaas ku daraya in kahor baxsashada Sheekh Sunne ay baadigoobayeen ciidamadda booliska Somaliland wallow aan la ogayn sababta ay u guursanayeen Waxaa wehliya dhamaan xubnaha qoyskiisa," ayuu yiri sarkaal ka tirsan mukhaabaraadka Somaliland oo la hadlay warsidaha GO balse ka gaabsadey adeegsiga magaciisa Somaliland ayaa dhowr jeer horey u xirtey Sheekh Sunne iyo dhalinyaro taabacsan 2018-kii maxkamad ayaa wadaadka ugu xukuntay 5 sano dacwad aan fahfaahinteeda lala wadaagin warbaahinta Advertise with GaroweOnline and expose your brand to a global audience of loyal visitors from across the world Somaliland ayaa sheegtay in ay si taxadar leh uga fiirsan doonto xiriirka iyo wadahadallada mustaqbalka DFS Tallaabooyinkan ayaa lagu sheegay inay muhiim u yihiin sidii loogu xasili lahaa gobolka Sanaag iyo guud ahaan Soomaaliland Copyright © GAROWONLINE All Rights Reserved If states want to address poverty and children’s outcomes they should encourage raising kids within marriage to the child’s other parent Married parents are key to children’s well-being and future we are denying the next generation the environment that is most likely to set them up for stability and success It’s time for states to think seriously about how they can incentivize family structures that help children thrive In Oklahoma, state Sen. Dusty Deevers has proposed a bill that would help more children in his state grow up in the environment where they are most likely to thrive The Promote Child Thriving Act incentivizes stable two-parent households by extending a $500 tax credit for every child under 18 who is being raised by his married biological parents For every child whose parents marry before he is born This prioritizes the well-being of children and rewards choices that put children first marriage has played a vital role as the institution that protects a child’s relationship with the two adults from whom he came This connection is not simply good for children When considering what makes something a right as opposed to simply a desire there are three criteria to keep in mind: A natural right exists pre-government and a natural right is distributed equally — no one is born with greater or lesser potential to exercise those rights Just like children’s right to life meets these criteria so does children’s right to their mom and dad — the parent-child relationship is as pre-government as it gets No one has to provide you with a mother and father; by virtue of your existence And everyone naturally has exactly one natural mother and father States need to recognize that encouraging marriage is an important part of protecting children and reducing the economic strain created by fatherlessness and family breakdown As Brad Wilcox has pointed out in Get Married no group of men and women is as happy as married dads and moms Incentivizing the choices that lead to greater prosperity and improved outcomes for adults and children alike funnels state resources toward supporting families and protecting the interests of children This bill recognizes something important: Good family policy starts with safeguarding the best interests of children the bill shifts the attention away from adult relationships and toward the best interests of the next generation While some may argue the bill discriminates against some adults it’s important to recognize that the bill is not about the adults involved Regardless of sexual orientation or lifestyle the only adults who qualify are those who are committed to preserving their children’s daily relationship with both parents through marriage While this bill is not focused on fertility rates those who are concerned with the inefficacy of tax credits to incentivize birth rates may be inclined to question this bill for the same reason the fact that child tax credits have not necessarily changed fertility rates does not mean tax credits do not affect the choices of those who benefit from them There are safety nets in place for fragile families. State and federal resources exist to help struggling single parents and their children But if our policy solutions always focus on the downstream effects of family breakdown rather than going to the source and incentivizing strong marriages and healthy families we will have an ever-growing government attempting to address a rapidly increasing litany of social ills no other institution protects children the way marriage does and do more than simply react to higher rates of criminal behavior in communities with broken homes they need to encourage raising children within marriage to the child’s other parent Deevers’ bill is an excellent example of what that looks like A wholly independent division of FDRLST Media