and are hailing hearty for a long time—on average, a male in Glasgow will receive £29,000 less in old age vis-a-vis people elsewhere in the UK. All I would say to you, Presiding Officer, is that if we have the power to stop that inequality happening, why would we not take that power to this Parliament and why would we not deliver for Scotland's pensioners? We cannot have that power with an independence referendum. Yes, vote for goodness sake. Can we just deliver for my constituents, male people in Glasgow who are getting £29,000 less during the course of retirement because of life expectancy? I would like to have a nice problem, Presiding Officer. I would like the problem to be that, in a few years' time, we have to review all that because life expectancy in Scotland dramatically improves. That is the agenda that we are all on. I am not celebrating the fact that life expectancy in Scotland is poorer than the rest of the UK. I want to improve it. I would like to have to have the difficult situation that a UK Government has to make because of increasing life expectancy. I would like to be in that position, but it is not so in Scotland. What I would say to the Labour Party is that working-class males of Scotland, particularly in Glasgow, who work hard all their life and pay into a pension pot will never receive because of poor life expectancy, we can fix that and we should fix that quite frankly. I just want to say a couple of things about the way things are just now. Some positive things about the NHS in Scotland, which is obviously an older population, use more than any other group. I think that, in relation to Mr Finlay's call for a fundamental route and branch review of the NHS, it misses the trick completely in relation to how the NHS operates. I do not often compliment the Conservatives, but I think that they are rather well balanced in relation to how they have an NHS that is under-continuous to review. That is something that happens consistently across Scotland's national health service. Yes, absolutely. Does he accept the view that I have heard consistently from nurses, from doctors, from patients, from all stakeholders in the NHS that the NHS in Scotland is under more pressure than it has ever been in its history? That is what I am saying. If you put your hand in the fire, your hand will get burned, because the Scottish NHS is doing more operations than ever before. Demanding the Scottish NHS is increasing like never before, and that is why the Scottish NHS is evolving. What I would say to Mr Finlay is that, at the time that I have left, let us pick one positive thing that Mr Finlay would not wish to recognise. That is Scotland's patient safety programme since 2008. We have seen a mortality fall by 12.4 per cent in Scotland's NHS. That is a good thing. That is 8,500 people, predominantly older people who are alive today because of Scotland's world-leading patient safety programme. I apologise, Presiding Officer. I seem to have sidelined into a tangential situation. However, if I can just say from my personal experience of my friends and family who are in their late 60s and 70s and I see what local authorities are trying to do for them and I see what Scotland's NHS is trying to do with them, by and large, the quality of care in both our NHS and local authorities is exceptional and second to none. Yes, there are problems and they have to be fixed, and I think that health and social care integration and the change fund for older people are two major levers to do that, but quite frankly the major lever that we need is the power of independence, Presiding Officer, and I think that that is a good point in which to leave it. Thank you very much. We now move to closing speeches and I call on Jim Hume's seven minutes. Thank you, Presiding Officer. We can hardly say that this has been a consensual debate, but it has been a very welcome debate. We have had Stuart Stevenson enrich the debate with his personal family experiences, a tactic new to Stuart Stevenson, I am sure. Christine Grahame has enriched the debate with the visions of her attire in the 60s, and Fiona McLeod has enriched the debate by going on about carping opposition MSPs in their contributions and then carping on about other Governments. The Government and the Parliaments are quite right to celebrate the contribution that older people bring to our society. It is absolutely correct that they should highlight concessionary bus travel and free personal care as ways of recognising the contribution that older people have made throughout their lives and into the future. Both those policies, as mentioned, were introduced by the Lib Dem Coalition, previous to this Government, but concessionary freight is being more funded by the bus operators now than by the Government. I am glad that the Nenette Milne also took this opportunity to highlight the disparity that we have in Scotland in our amendment, in that community buses are not included in the concessionary fare scheme. It was the subject of one of my own member's debates not so long ago. Many of our rural parts of Scotland do not have the privilege of standard bus routes, so why can it be fair in those areas that our older people have to pay full amounts for their travel? Across this chamber, I think that we need to find a solution for this unfairness. Again, Labour has raised their wish for a review of the NHS in Scotland. I recognise that our NHS staff are hardworking and are appreciated for what they do day in and day out. I do not agree that we need to put improvements on hold while there is a full review. Instead, we should be focusing on improving the health service where we know that there are problems, A and D waiting times, getting the balance right between the number of beds available for geriatric patients to the emergency geriatric admissions and, importantly, addressing the health inequalities in Scotland. 90 per cent of those experienced-delayed discharges being over 65 address the concerns of mental welfare commission on treatment of dementia patients, hardly a record of celebrating our older people. I agree with the member in relation to the so-called tokenistic route and branch reviews outlined by the Labour Party. In terms of accident emergency units, as the member mentioned, I do that the £50 million unscheduled care action plan being presented by the Scottish Government is a concrete example of an NHS under caution of you in developing to meet the demands placed upon it. I welcome that investment. Unfortunately, that investment was from an underspend of money. It was not new money, as we all know. We all know that it is going to take a lot more than just a few extra consultants, and I am happy to work, as Alex Neil knows, with him on that. Neither is using the fact that we have a lower life expectancy in Scotland, I think, compared to the rest of the UK, as a campaign weapon to promote independence. This Government should be better focusing its efforts on narrowing the health inequalities we have compared to the rest of the UK and narrowing the health inequalities within Scotland. Not one local area in Scotland featured in the top fifth of those areas with the highest life expectancy at birth, according to the Office of National Statistics. Only three quarters of Glaswegian boys born today are expected to reach their 65th birthday, and in some areas of Dundee life expectancy for a male is 10 years worse than in that own city's west end. Presiding Officer, this is an echo from the Kensian times that has no place in a more than Scotland. I must make some progress, apologies. Presiding Officer, my amendments highlight many of the areas that this Government can do better, but it also highlights what lived deems have done in coalition. 890,000 pensioners in Scotland have already benefited from the new triple lock guarantee recently introduced regarding pensions for the first time ever. That will be an increase by either earnings, inflation or 2.5 per cent, whichever is the highest. 890,000 pensioners around £800 each, better off per year, £712 million back into the pockets of our pensioners in this last year in Scotland alone. That is what I call celebrating our older people. We have tackled the age discrimination in the workplace, which will allow those who want to work past their 65th birthday. That is valuing someone with a life's experience. That is a way to celebrate our older people. We have had one of our mildest winters for some time, but even still, the coalition has almost tripled the cold weather payments from £8.50 to £25 a week—a significant rise when money is short. Last year, that resulted in £146 million going to older people to tackle winter cold. The Government motion mentioned the expert advisory groups and their recommendation to increase carers allowance by £575 per annum. That is welcome and can be done with or without independence. However, the Scottish people are still in the dark regarding set-up costs, including those welfare recommendations. Therefore, I repeat the calls for the Government to be open and transparent as possible and publish their independence costs to include their set-up costs, transition costs and their welfare recommendations. I said that the debate was not consensual, but it is welcome. We should and do celebrate our older people. Why should not we? We are all going that way anyway. We do have a vested interest. Others mentioned a growing ageing population. That is true, but it is not all areas of Scotland that we are ageing so well, as I have highlighted. Health inequalities need to be off the past, not off our future, and the Government would do well to concentrate its efforts on addressing that. Geriatric beds at a 10-year low, a damning report from the Mental Welfare Commission, contrast that with that extra £712 million in the pockets of pensioners in Scotland, delivered already, despite Bob Doris' assertions. I am not recognised by one of the administration MSPs as the biggest ever increase of our state pension. 890,000 pensioners better off already in Scotland, delivered within the United Kingdom, a positive case to vote no and stay in the UK in 99 days' time. I have to say that I came to Parliament today with a heavy heart anticipating that this debate would be one of the most ghastly I had ever participated in. I have to say that my fears have largely been founded. I say of the cabinet secretary that, although I would not apply those adjectives to her to her motion, it was tawdry, sour, full of rancid, SNP, polemic, thoroughly depressing, as was much of the debate, notwithstanding contributions that I much appreciated from the net mill and Ken Macintosh until the polemic at the end from Aileen McLeod, from Fiona McLeod, from Hugh Henry as well. I think that we have commented, first of all, on the fact that we celebrate old people, which is the opening part of the motion. I think that it is something with which we can all agree. Yes, we had various pensioner contributions from the floor this afternoon. As I pointed out in an earlier debate, when this Parliament first assembled in 1999, only eight members were aged 60 or over. At the present time, there are over 45 members who are aged 60 or over. So this Parliament is a reflection of the wider society and its ageing. I listened to Shona Robison's rebuttal to Neil Findlay, in which I almost understood the logic of her point to be that, had Scotland been independent, there would have been no deindustrialisation in Scotland uniquely in the western world. It would not have happened. Nor when I hear Bob Doris and others go on about this new referendum, this new pensioner commitment, do I ever remember the SNP talking about reducing the pensionable age in Scotland because we had a different rate of life expectancy? No, this great idea that we are going to a variable pensionage has only popped into the public lexicon because we have a referendum and prospect and they see it as something they can dangle before they electorate in some illusively bribery way. When I was born, people expected to live about 11 years in retirement. Today, it is about half as much again. I think that most people understand that, if we are going to have a much higher and larger and wider base of people surviving into old age, we need a sustainable financial footing in which to place that. However, much we might wish it otherwise does require the pension age to be reviewed. The modelling that was done that led to the increase in the pension age being accelerated was based on life expectancy in the south of England. Not on life expectancy in Scotland, surely, is what we need as a model that suits Scottish circumstances. As I said to the cabinet secretary, she could have been arguing this for the last 30 years as a reason for reducing the pension age in Scotland, but she hasn't. The point surely is in all of this. Are people going to live well in old age? Are they going to be healthy and living in housing that is appropriate? Those two points were touched on in the course of the debate. I just want to touch on them in my own way. First, in relation to living well, that means that we have to ensure that the healthcare that is going to keep people fit and independent into old age is readily available. Let's talk about arterial fibrillation. Margaret McCulloch has asked questions on of the Government. It is an arrhythmia present in around 1 per cent of the population. It is characterised by an irregular heartbeat and is associated with symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness and dizziness. The prevalence is strongly associated with age, with over 8 per cent of people aged 65 or over, or 85 per cent of people aged 65 or over being a parent. It is becoming more common, it is associated with an elderly population, and if not properly treated, compromises the standard of living and ability to act independently of those old people. The drug that is now available is only being prescribed despite having been approved by the SNC on a variable ratio across Scotland, but, as Margaret McCulloch established, only an average of 0.5 per cent of the Scottish population. All of that suggests to me that, if we are going to have a health service that is appropriate and competent for elderly people going forward, we currently have too many health boards and too many health medical prescribing committees. I think that one thing that we will have to look at is providing something that is more streamlined and appropriate and rapid and free thinking. The second area is on housing that Hugh Henry touched on. Mr Macintosh contributed to the debate. He represents the constituency of Eastwood, sometimes known as Eastwood-Twind with McCarthy and Stone, because it has such a high concentration of McCarthy and Stone facilities. Indeed, when I first stood for election there, I established that there were 63 residential homes at that time for old people in the constituency. I went round them all and I have to say that there are some that I did not want to find myself in and others that I very much hoped I might find myself in. I did happen to notice that very few of them had men full stop. It does seem to be that men do not live just as long as women and, indeed, carlowe men are not long lived at all, so I do all this completely altruistic because I do not expect to be the beneficiary of anything about which I speak. However, I do think that we need to think—and I have touched on this in previous debates—about the accommodation that we are going to provide for older people in this next great age of life. Hugh Henry talked about that, because, of course, not everybody is going to be able to go into a McCarthy and Stone facility. They seem to be inordinately expensive to me. We are going to have to ensure that people are able to live within their communities. There is also a proposal for a huge retirement village to be built on the outskirts. I am not altogether sure whether it is for the benefit of those who will live there or for the benefit of those who are going to manage, run and profit from it, but that is a separate issue. The question is, do we want to create communities into which all people are put, or do we want to ensure that older people are able to stay within the communities in which they have lived? If we accept that people are going to live longer, if we accept that people want to stay within the community and to have an independent lifestyle, not only do we have to ensure that we have a health service that is capable of allowing them access to staying independent and healthy, we have to start planning now to ensure that the kind of residential accommodation that we build in future provides for the sheltered housing that Mr Henry talked about, but also an appropriate accommodation within a community that would allow an elderly person to live independently. You must close, please. Your time is running out. Did I say something wrong there? Presiding Officer, this ended up, unfortunately, and I am so bored with it, frankly, of being yet another debate that referenced everything to the referendum. You know, after September 18, we are going to have all of this still ahead of us, whether we are independent or whether we are not, and we really have to start discussing it with a bit more imagination than we managed this afternoon. Thank you very much. I now call on Rhoda Grant up to eight minutes, please. Thank you Presiding Officer. I welcome the cabinet secretary to her new role and I also welcome Nenette Milne back to this chamber, and I also join with others in paying tribute to her husband for caring for her so well while she was off. However, I think that we should also pay tribute to the number of older people who are taking on caring roles all the time. People that Fiona McLeod talked about looking after parents, looking after children, and looking after grandchildren and contributing the equivalent of around 34 billion to our country. This is carers week and I think that it is really important that we take this opportunity to celebrate their contribution and thank them for it. This debate should have been about the contribution of older people, and at the weekend we saw the commemoration of the D-Day landings, and I think that that reminds us all of the sacrifice that that generation made for the rest of us. Then, post-war, they faced a period of huge austerity, but what did they do in the face of that? They set up the welfare state, they set up the NHS, selflessly determined to make the collective lot better. Henry talked about that and said, we owed them a debt of gratitude, which indeed we do. The Labour and trade union movements are also working together to improve people's lot, and indeed we benefit from that today. That debate should have been about their contribution, but many contributions indeed have not touched on that at all, which has been disappointing in the debate. Labour has delivered and will continue to deliver for older people. Only a few of those things that we have achieved have been mentioned in the Government motion, yet all they do is accuse us of a cuts commission, a figment of their imagination. While they now implement cuts here and now, they make unfunded promises to older people while cutting services here and now. It is the elderly and disabled that face the postcode lottery of services, what they receive and what they pay for. They are the new council taxpayers. Those are the stealth cuts that are made by this Government, and they are implementing them now. They have no commission, and they are implementing them right here and right now. I will take an intervention. If we imagine the something for nothing culture statement that Joanne Lamont made when she was elected leader, is the cuts commission not underway? That was certainly one of our big piece announcements at the time that Joanne Lamont made at herself. I think that we should know where that is at when it is going to report. Rona Grant. The cuts commission is a figment of the minister and indeed her party's imagination, but they are the only party that seems to believe that they can deliver Nordic-style services for American-style tax rates. We need to go on the challenge about how we pay for those services and not make the least well-off in our society to pay for them as they are doing right here and right now. People are waiting on trolleys, people are getting seven-minute care visits, people are not being looked after as they should be, and that should be a shame on this Government. Can I turn to the issue of free bus passes? A number of people mentioned this in the net mill in Ken Macintosh, Jim Hume, to name a few, talked about the free bus passes and, indeed, why they were not maybe available in rural areas where there is no public transport, but there is a form of public transport available in rural areas, and that is the community transport schemes. They are not free, but they are access to public transport, which are valued by older people. However, those are under threat right here, right now, because this Government's stealth cuts and the impact on our older people, keeping them at home and stopping them socialising and getting out to do the very basic things that get to the doctor and get to do their shopping. I think that it is really important that the Government tackles the issue and funds those things, rather than implementing stealth cuts. Others talked about the health service and A&E, and I think that Jim Hume, Neil Findlay, talked about the disgrace of people lying on trolleys for hours on end without knowing when they are going to be seen. Things like bed blocking, where people are being boarded out in wards and they are like unacceptable, surely, in this day and age, and that is why we need a beverage-style review. NHS workers are telling me that they have never seen the NHS in such a bad state as it is now. The cabinet secretary has admitted that there are huge problems with the NHS. All he has said is that they do not need a review. He knows what the issues are. Let us see him start to address those issues, because they are happening at the moment. The NHS is not on hold, as people would accuse us of doing, which is not what we intend. It is now in decline, and we in the Labour Party appear to be the only party in this Parliament that can see that and want to address it. Tinkering at the edges is not enough, and we need a beverage-style review to deal with it. This debate should have been about the action plan, and not many members mentioned it to those who welcomed it. We would all agree that it is a welcome document to have, but Ken Macintosh mentioned that there was something missing in the action plan, and that was the role of kinship carers. We have a duty to make sure that older people acting as kinship carers are supported emotionally and financially while they provide care for children and young people. Neil Findlay pointed out in the debate that the Labour Party had attempted to change the postcode lottery of financial support for kinship carers in the Children and Young People Scotland Bill, but the Government voted it down. We have kinship carers in this country, some being paid £40 a week, some being paid £200 a week and some not being paid anything at all. I think that that is an absolute disgrace. We need to support older people in that role, who are living off a pension and have no ability to increase their means and are bringing up children in poverty and that impacts on those children, as well as the people who are doing it. Margaret McCulloch talked about the need of young people to have access to older people, and because generations have changed, families move away, that is very difficult to do. She talked about initiatives in Germany that would help younger people to have access to older people and learn from them. It is important that we do that. We need to deal with the challenges that demographic change has put to us. We do not see this Government planning to do anything at all about those challenges. While we celebrate that people are living longer, we also have to plan for it to make sure that their lives are worthwhile and that they are not left in their old age, afraid and excluded from society, as many many are. I just want to touch very briefly on the pension age and living longer. I find it quite disgraceful that this Government seems to be saying that our early mortality rates are actually a cost-saving exercise and that we should actually be pleased that this is happening instead of apologising for their failure. This is not something to do with independence because, in other parts of the UK, they have much better mortality rates than we do. Why are we not doing more with the devolved powers that we are, rather than bleeding from the sidelines and accepting that we have mortality rates that are a disgrace in this day and age? Presiding Officer, I understand that I need to close, but I am disappointed that this debate was not more about the contribution that was made by older people who are living longer and enjoying health. Many of them are into old age and that is a good thing. Our aspiration should be that all people live longer and enjoy good health and I think that we owe them that. Finally, thank you very much. Now, Colin, Shona Robison, you have until five o'clock Cabinet Secretary. Thanks very much. I wanted to just begin in my closing remarks, apart from thanking everyone for their contribution, just to pay tribute to the Scottish Older People's Assembly, who I meet on a regular basis and, of course, who have their pensioners meeting in here in October, which is a very large event and one that is very worthwhile indeed. I also say to Sandra White in relation to somewhere to go and something to do active and healthy ageing, an action plan for Scotland. She asked whether there was an opportunity to engage with the cross-party group on older people and to feed into that action plan, and I am very happy to say yes to that and I am sure that we can arrange that in short order. I could just turn to some of the points raised during the debate. I will try to cover as many of them as possible. Neil Findlay, in many things he said, said, I want to pick up a couple. The social care budgets for older people have increased, not decreased, increased by 2.6 per cent between 2013-14 and 2014-15, an increase of £34 million. He also mentioned fuel poverty, but what I should point out, as I did in my opening speech, is that we have invested more money in tackling fuel poverty. Of course, that sits by marked contrast to the promises by Ed Miliband to review the winter fuel allowance and has put a question mark over its universality. I hope that that is not something that Neil Findlay would support. We have heard throughout the debate about, yes, a number of challenges that are facing the NHS. Indeed, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Well-being has, of course, brought forward a number of plans to deal with some of those challenging situations, but to constantly hear from the Labour Party that the answer to every challenge in the NHS as a review just strikes me as being the absence of anything else to say about the NHS, because we do not want to put the NHS on pause, we want to get on and solve some of the very challenging issues that there are with the health service, but I should say at the same time the health service that actually provides a fantastic service to hundreds and thousands of people every day of every week. In the net, I should join with others in paying tribute to Mr Milne. I hope that you are going to share with him the transcript of this debate. She also talked about the importance of volunteering in her own area, as did many others during the debate. Jim Hume mentioned the Mental Welfare Commission report, and, of course, we have accepted the recommendations made by the Commission and the ones that are for the Government and for the NHS. We have accepted them in full. Next month, the Public Health Minister will present an integrated action plan in response to the Mental Welfare Commission's report, which outlines how we will implement its recommendations. He also mentioned carers allowance and said that we could get on and increase carers allowance now. Apart from the fact that it is reserved to Westminster and is a Department of Work and Pensions allowance, it is not one that we have here. Welfare Commission says that she has accepted the recommendations. Has she checked with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, because he might reject them once she has accepted them? He has got form. Anyway, as I was saying, Sandra White, moving on to important points, made during the debate, unlike that last rather silly one. Sandra White made a number of very important points and talked about older people absolutely being an asset not a burden. That was something that was very familiar to many people's speeches. Margaret McCulloch, similarly, said the same. I thought that she made a very interesting speech and talked about a very innovative project in Germany. Of course, we have a number of examples here in Scotland of services being brought together under one roof. Without a doubt, the project that she referred to in Germany seems to have gone one step further than that. I am sure that we would always want to look at those things in more detail. Christine Grahame reminded everyone of Gordon Brown's record, the 75p pension rise, and the rate on pension funds, which people are still paying for today. Stuart Stevenson reminded us that social protection is more affordable in Scotland, and that is important. Ken Macintosh, who made a thoughtful speech, referred to the issue of 15-minute visits. Of course, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Well-being has charged Health Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate to develop a new inspections methodology to ensure that people get the level of support that they have been assessed as needing delivered and that the quality is no less than people should expect. New inspections will include the commissioning processes by councils that determine the volume and length of visits needed to deliver safe, compassionate care services for Scotland's older people. I hope that that reassures Ken Macintosh. I thought that Hugh Henry made a very interesting speech, one that much of which I could agree with, apart from his conclusions. He talked about the challenge for our generation is to make sure that there are adequate resources for those who require those resources and those social protections. However, his conclusions seem to be that that meant that the choices that we had to make was to take away from one protection to give to another within the confines of this fixed budget. How much better would it not be to have control over all of the powers to be able to grow our working-age population, for example, to be able to grow our working-age population, to increase that tax take, to be able to fund those social protections? Is it not eminently more sensible than robbing Peter to pay Paul? I think that we can agree on the narrative, Hugh Henry, but the conclusions that we absolutely disagree with. I thank Jackson Carlaw for his kind words. I am not sure that I have ever been described as tawdry and depressing, but I will always aim to try better to not be those things. However, the rest of his speech was, as ever, quite entertaining and humanist, quite self-deprecating, unnecessarily so, I have to say. However, he made some good points about housing, and of course that is why the whole integration of health and social care is so important, because we have to look at things in the round. We have to bring the key pillars of service delivery together, and that is, of course, exactly what we are doing. Rhoda Grant said, why are we not doing things to tackle life expectancy now? Of course we are. A number of the social policies and public health policies that this Government has brought forward has been intended to do just that, not least tackling Scotland's relationship with alcohol, one of the key causes of life expectancy reductions in too many of our communities. However, we have to ask why the Labour Party opposes that policy. When we try to bring in policies to improve life expectancy, it opposes them. That is very disappointing, but maybe not unexpected. I am just concluding. It has been, despite being a robust debate, overall been an interesting one. There are many interesting suggestions and issues to follow up in, but, where we can agree, Presiding Officer, is that we all want the best for Scotland's older people, but we have very different routes of achieving that. That concludes the debate on celebrating the contribution of older people to Scottish society. We now move to the next item of business, which is decision time. There are four questions to be put as a result of today's business. Can I remind members that, in relation to this afternoon's debate, if the amendment in the name of Neil Findlay is agreed, the amendments in the name of Nanette Milm and Jim Hume fall? The first question, then, is amendment number 10257.3 in the name of Neil Findlay, which seeks to amend motion number 10257 in the name of Shona Robison on celebrating the contribution of older people be agreed to. Are we all agreed? The Parliament is not agreed. We move to a vote. Members should cast their votes now. The result of the vote on amendment number 10257.3 in the name of Neil Findlay is as follows. Yes, 30. No, 80. There were two abstentions. The amendment is therefore not agreed to. Can I now remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Nanette Milm is agreed, the amendment in the name of Jim Hume falls? The next question, then, is amendment number 10257.2 in the name of Nanette Milm, which seeks to amend motion number 10257 in the name of Shona Robison on celebrating the contribution of older people be agreed to. Are we all agreed? The Parliament is not agreed. We move to a vote. Members should cast their votes now. The result of the vote on amendment number 10257.2 in the name of Nanette Milm is as follows. Yes, 18. No, 94. There were no abstentions. The amendment is therefore not agreed to. The next question is amendment number 10257.1 in the name of Jim Hume, which seeks to amend motion number 10257 in the name of Shona Robison on celebrating the contribution of older people be agreed to. Are we all agreed? The Parliament is not agreed. We move to a vote. Members should cast their votes now. The result of the vote on amendment number 10257.1 in the name of Jim Hume is as follows. Yes, 17. No, 95. There were no abstentions. The amendment is therefore not agreed to. The next question is at motion number 10257 in the name of Shona Robison on celebrating the contribution of older people be agreed to. Are we all agreed? The Parliament is not agreed. We move to a vote. Members should cast their votes now. The result of the vote on motion number 10257 in the name of Shona Robison is as follows. Yes, 64. No, 48. There were no abstentions. The motion is therefore agreed to. That concludes the decision time. We now move to members' business. Members should leave the chamber, should do so quickly and quietly.


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In addition, our top quality training center and dedicated, professional teacher trainers are here to ensure that you get the most out of your time with us and that you leave well prepared for the start of your English teaching career. TESOL Ann Arbor The charming town of Ann Arbor lures in tourists from across the United States and abroad due to the mix of small town feel and big city vibe. Its diverse neighborhoods are home to people of many different cultures, making it a unique destination in Michigan. John Allen and Alicia Walker-Rumsey established the city on the Huron River in 1824 and the famous University of Michigan opened soon after. With the high quality of the university, people from around the nation flocked to Ann Arbor and the city experienced an economic boom. Still today, the city is a major center for education as well as high tech innovation. Therefore, Ann Arbor is the ideal place to start your ESL journey and to take a TEFL TESOL training course. Ann Arbor has a lot of entertainment opportunities to offer. In and around town, you can explore culture and art at some of the finest exhibitions, galleries and museums. The University of Michigan Museum of Art is among the most popular tourist destinations and home to a beautiful collection of local and international art. On top of the vast cultural offerings, Ann Arbor is also a culinary wonderland. The city features over 300 eateries in and around town, from authentic Italian bistros to American diners, everyone will find something delicious to try in Ann Arbor. Many restaurants also offer outdoor dining during music festivals and art exhibitions, transforming the city into an exciting hotspot. Sports fans will have a blast during football season in Ann Arbor. Every football Saturday, thousands of people come to the city to watch the local team compete in a stadium called the Big House. If you want to engage in physical activity yourself, some of the best hiking and biking trails are waiting for you here. On top of that you can go kayaking, swimming and fishing in the Huron River or even try out skiing in the winter months. Throughout the year, the city holds a variety of fairs and festivals, including the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Hundreds of international and local artists meet in the city to showcase their artworks and crafts in the downtown area. As you can see, Ann Arbor is a great destination year-round offering some of the finest leisure activities in the country. The staff at our training center in Ann Arbor will guide you from step one. They are always there when you have questions and will provide helpful feedback to guarantee the best results possible. Our training center is located right in the heart of the city and offers easy access to entertainment facilities and restaurants. The modern center is equipped with everything you will need during your course. Once you hold your internationally recognized TEFL Tezal certification in hand, you will be ready to start an English teaching career right across the world. Tezal Madison In 1837, the first settlement of Madison was set up and named after former president of the United States, James Madison. Soon after the first settlers built their homes, people from all across the country began flocking here. However, long before the American settlers came to the region, Native Americans of the Ho-Chunk tribe called Wisconsin and the area of Madison their home. They knew this land is Tejapara, land of the four lakes and lived in the areas around Lake Mandoda, Lake Manana, Lake Kaganza, and Lake Y Bisa. Still today, this area is popular for outdoor activities. Famous man-made landmarks such as the Wisconsin State Capitol, Manana Terrace, First Unitarian Society Meeting House and Memorial Union are also famous sites visited by people from all across the nation. Wisconsin became a federal state of the U.S. in 1848. At the time, Madison's population was only around 620. After the University of Wisconsin was opened, however, the population quickly grew. Due to the success of the university and the connection to the railway system, Madison could count a population of over 6,800 by 1856. Not only Americans settled here, but also a large group of Germans, Norwegians, and Irish came looking for fortune and prosperity. Still today, Madison has a diverse population and is a major educational and commercial hub. The four lakes surrounding Madison cover an area of over 15,000 acres, so it is no wonder that they are a major destination for water sports of all kinds, including water skiing, swimming, and fishing. USA Today ranked Madison among the best cycling towns in the United States. Its premier biking and hiking trails cover an area of over 200 miles and are the perfect destination for leisure activities. Besides the natural beauty of the city, Madison also has an artistic soul. People from far and near enjoy productions at the Ford Theatre Company are standing at the Overture Center for the Arts. If you are a museum lover, you must also check out the Museum Mile, stretching all the way from the Capitol Building to the University of Wisconsin. With so much to offer, it is not hard to see why Madison is a premier destination for TEFL and Tesla training. If you are looking for a place rich in nature and the arts, Madison should be on top of your list. The city offers some of the best outdoor activities and selection of museums and galleries in the country. If you join our TEFL Tezal Training Center in Madison, you will receive the very best training. Our teacher trainers guide you along the way and even prepare you for interviews and your first job as an ESL teacher. Upon completion of the course, you really can start your career as an English teacher all over the world. So when are you coming to Madison to start your TEFL Tezal career? Tezal, Wisconsin. Located in the Midwest of the United States Wisconsin is a state blessed with breathtaking nature. The state is often referred to as America's Dairyland due to the booming farming industry that produces some of the finest products in the country. As well as being famous for producing high quality cheese, Wisconsin is also a premier vacation destination due to its as beautiful location in the Great Lakes region. You can always find the cozy cabin in the woods where you can take a hike around forests, lakes and waterfalls. Wisconsin is a true outdoor paradise. The shoreline of Lake Superior offers spectacular options for outdoor fun. In the Chippewa Valley area you will find some of the finest biking and hiking trails in the country, while the Apostle Islands make for the perfect place for kayaking and fishing. The northeastern region of Wisconsin is truly a wonderland for water sports enthusiasts. Whether it is boating, whitewater paddling, swimming or even water skiing, you will find a place to do it here. At the end of the day, you can watch the sunset at the lake while having a BBQ or bonfire. Wisconsin makes everything possible. South Wisconsin leaves nobody's wishes unfulfilled either. Here, you will find some of the most beautiful valleys in the country. The Mississippi River also runs through this part of the state, creating spectacular landscapes and thriving wildlife. Small towns along the Mississippi are especially charming and always a great place to visit. This part of the state is also influenced by nautical themes and you can find some of the finest seafood restaurants as well. Lake Winnebaco is the perfect place to take in all that Wisconsin's natural beauty has to offer. Relax at one of the many spa resorts, have fun at the racetrack or try some golf on one of the many courses. Wisconsin's South Central region also offers some great attractions. At Wisconsin Dells, you can experience a collection of water-themed amusement parks that gave Wisconsin the title water park capital of the world. Besides the water parks, you should also visit some historical sites, including the iconic state capital building. Other interesting attractions in the area include Sylvanna's Wade House, Madeline Island Museum, Stonefield and Old World Wisconsin. Not only does Wisconsin welcome millions of tourists each year, it is also a popular destination for thousands of national and international students. They are drawn here by renowned universities, such as Concordia University, Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin. When you complete our in-class TEFL Tezal course in Wisconsin, you will graduate with an internationally recognized teaching qualification that enables you to work right across the globe. TEZAL Utah The state of Utah features unique natural scenery that is unlike anywhere else in the country. Red canyons make up much of the state and are a major tourist magnet. While Utah is famous for its numerous sandstone formations, the state is also home to many scenic rivers and creeks. In ancient times, the Navajos and Utah's tech settled in this part of the country and lived in peace with nature. Still today, this land holds something deeply spiritual which is another reason why it is so popular with national and international visitors. There is plenty to do in Utah as it has seven national monuments, five national parks, three national historic trails, two recreation areas and one national historic site. As you can see, you will not get bored in Utah. Nature lovers are able to explore the breathtaking surroundings by bike, on foot or on horseback. While doing so, visitors can also take a deeper look into millions of years of history as countless fossils have been found amongst the canyons. Each of the five national parks is unique and offers a different view of the region. Canyon Lands Park is the best place to start your day by watching the sunrise over the red and orange sandstone. History enthusiasts will especially appreciate the many fossils found at Capitol Reef National Park. Beautiful hoodoos glowing in shades of red and orange can be found at Bryce Canyon National Park. A mountain biker explores IA National Park by foot on some of the most stunning trails in the area. You can also go whitewater rafting or even mule riding here. Many people decide to end their day watching the sunset through the iconic arches at Arches National Park. As mentioned, Utah is a deeply spiritual region. This is not only true because of the ancient Native Americans who declared the region holy. In 1947, Mormon pioneers settled in Salt Lake City and built the world's largest Mormon temple. Today, Salt Lake Temple is the city's most majestic landmark and it is visited by millions of tourists each year. However, there is also another side to this city. You can find great shopping malls and a variety of entertainment facilities in the downtown area. You can also stop by 9th and 9th District to grab a bite, to eat at the hippest bakeries and try some coffee at the city's coolest cafes. There is always something new to explore in Salt Lake City. While it is true that Utah is a perfect example of the uniqueness and beauty of North America, the state is also a big draw to students from around the world. Students have come to Utah to pursue their undergraduate and graduate degrees. This unique atmosphere is yet another reason why taking a TEFL TESOL course in Utah is a great idea. Once complete, you will have limitless opportunities for teaching English abroad. TESOL Oregon Oregon is an exciting destination on the Pacific Coast. Often nicknamed the Beaver State Oregon is blessed with unique natural scenery, including a relaxing coastline, abundant bodies of water, volcanic mountain ranges and lush forests. Oregon has a history of millions of years and was populated by various tribes of Native American before the first explorers arrived in the area. Today Oregon is America's ninth largest state and one of three to have a Pacific Coast on mainland USA. Visitors especially enjoy the many historic and natural wonders the state has to offer year round. You will have to get out and about to fully explore all that Oregon has to offer. Get out of the car and hike the hidden paths to embrace the beauty and tranquility of the region. Mount Hood is Oregon's landmark and the perfect destination for a getaway in all four seasons. The peak is covered in snow year round with 11 individual glaciers crowned on top of the mountain. Here, you will also find six exciting ski resorts with slopes operating throughout the entire year. If you want to take a break from skiing or snowboarding, simply come to one of the many mountain lodges to relax at the fireplace while enjoying splendid views of the snowy peak. In the spring, the valleys and forests around Mount Hood are transformed into a bed of colorful lavender and wildflowers. Summer in fall see an abundant amount of apples, pear and berries growing in the wild. Even though Oregon is blessed with a Pacific Coast of 363 miles, the beaches are very different from the ones you will find further down south. In Oregon, people do not visit beaches to bake in the sun but rather to engage in physical activities. Surfing is one of the most popular as you can catch some of the highest waves in this part of the country. While you can definitely find some serene tide pools to relax in, many people also love to hike around the many coastal trails passing lighthouses and combays. Oregon is also a great place for whale watching. You get to see some of the largest whales on earth, including the famous gray whales. Oregon's history goes millions of years back, which is evident when visiting the painted hills, a collection of claystones formed over millions of years. The various colored layers of the stones mark different eras in Oregon's history and also change their hue according to time of the day and weather. Oregon also has a collection of exciting urban metropolises, the most famous one being Portland. The gem in the Pacific Northwest is a vibrant destination with a diverse culinary scene. Most visitors enjoy the great selection of restaurants, bars and coffee shops the city has to offer. On top of that, Portland features some of the best entertainment options in the region, including live music venues, art galleries, vintage arcades, city gardens, small boutiques and bookstores. You can even have to venture far out of the city to escape the urban jungle. Forest Park is one of America's largest urban parks features over 40 miles of hiking trails. Oregon is also a prestigious destination for high quality educational facilities. Some of the best universities in the region include the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and Portland State University. If you join Haran Class TEFL Tessal course in Portland, you will not only be rewarded with an internationally recognized teaching certificate, but will also have access to countless exciting job opportunities in the field of ESL around the world. Tessal, Michigan is a unique state that consists of two peninsulas divided by the Great Lakes, which is why it is known as the Great Lake State. Every year, millions of people come to Michigan to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. The upper peninsula is full of exciting places for hiking, trekking, fishing, boating and horseback riding. Around the many lakes, rivers and streams, you will find some of the most breathtaking trails in the country. Visitors also have the option to rent off-road vehicles to check out the natural wonders on four wheels. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Michigan. The state of Michigan has six state forests, four national parks and almost a hundred state parks, so a stunning natural scenery is never far away. Whichever area you choose to visit, keep a lookout for hares, deer and other forest animals. As well as wildlife, the parks contain a wide array of interesting sculptures, landmarks and museums that you might want to visit. The parks are also the ideal spot for watching the sunset or stargazing after dark. Michigan is also the perfect location for winter activities. The state is famous for having over 6,500 trails, ideal for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and winter hikes. Skiing and snowboarding is possible at over 50 unique ski areas where you will find 260 lifts and over 1,000 slopes for beginners and advanced skiers. More than 3,000 miles of special trails also make it possible to enjoy cross-country skiing while thousands of lakes freeze over, ensuring that ice skating and ice hockey are available. Michigan is worth the visiting all four seasons. Spending some quality time outdoors, there is always something new to see. However Michigan is also home to many historical attractions, as well as water parks, wineries, zoos and lighthouses on the Great Lakes. Mackinac Island is one of those interesting places you should visit when in Michigan. You should replace cars and time seems to go by slower. Most businesses and restaurants on the famous island are family-owned adding to the unique charm. Mackinac Island is also popular due to the many sights and detractions from the revolutionary era. While millions of people come to Michigan for its as beautiful natural scenery, many others are lured to the state because of its as high quality educational institutions. When you come to Michigan for your TEFL Tezal course, you will graduate with an internationally recognized certification, enabling you to start a successful career in teaching English as a foreign language. Massachusetts is the state with the largest population in New England, the northeast of the United States. Its convenient geographic gave it the name the Bay State as it bordered the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Due to this exciting coastline, Massachusetts is a wonderful destination for outdoor lovers with tall mountains, deep valleys and the best beaches in the region. Add to that, Massachusetts' rich history is it was the place where the pilgrims landed and the revolutionary war started. As you can see, Massachusetts truly is a wonderful place to explore. In fact, visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes of Massachusetts during all four seasons. The mild weather in spring is perfect for camping, hiking, biking and even fishing. On top of that, people love to start of the new season by cheering for the Red Sox at a game at Fenway Park in Boston. Soaking up the sun is one of the best ways to unwind in the summer. The many beaches also invite visitors to surfing and even whale watching. One of the most exciting times of the year is fall in Massachusetts. The famous Indian summer allows relief peeping at the foliage when the trees shine in hues of red, orange and yellow. In fact, people come from all over the world to experience this famous natural spectacle. Even in wintertime, there's a lot to do in Massachusetts. The state has 12 premier ski areas, making it possible to engage in all kinds of different winter sports. Besides skiing, many also love tubing and riding down the slopes while others, seeking more adventure, try out dog sledding or ice fishing. No matter what your heart desires, you will find it in Massachusetts. It is true that Massachusetts is among the most popular destinations for summer vacations in the country. This is mostly due to the spectacular 1,500 miles of beautiful coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. Families especially enjoy Coast Guard Beach and Chatham Lighthouse Beach, where you can watch and even feed wild seals. The annual sand sculpting festival is held at Revere Beach Atmatic at Beach is said to be the best place for sunsets in the state. Upscale vacationing takes place in Martha's Vineyard in Nantucket with countless relaxing hotels for any budget. Ever since the pilgrims landed here in 1620, Massachusetts has been of tremendous importance in US history. The locals are keeping the history alive by providing state-of-the-art museums and exhibition halls throughout the state. Plymouth Plantation, for instance, is a perfect example. Here, visitors can explore what life was like for the pilgrims when they first arrived. The famous Freedom Trail in Boston perfectly showcases the Revolutionary War, Lexington Green marks the beginning of this war, and the abolitionist movement is displayed in the African-American House. Massachusetts offers beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor fun and history, but there is more. Some of the best schools and universities were founded right here in Massachusetts and are amongst the best in the country today, such as Harvard, MIT, Boston College and Berkeley. Therefore, you can be sure that our TEFL-TESOL courses in Massachusetts will get you far in the ESL world. Upon graduating from our training course, you will find international job positions in the field of English education. TESOL Indiana If you are looking for a US state offering the perfect combination of nature and city life, Indiana is a great destination. Located at the Great Lakes Indiana is one of only eight cities with a border to the lakes in the Midwest. In the south, the Ohio River makes up the border between Indiana and Kentucky. These natural features make Indiana a great destination for outdoor fun. Indiana is also home to several national and state parks that you shouldn't miss during a visit. The parks also feature man-made artifacts dating back to 8000 BC when Native American tribes lived in the area. Join our in-class course in Indiana and you will have a month to fully explore the state. Besides the natural scenery, Indiana's cities also feature first-class museums, historic landmarks and homes, parks and great zoos. Throughout the entire year, there are several exciting sports events and festivals you can take part in. Indiana is also popular for its extensive shopping facilities including large malls, outlets and small craft shops in the cities. In Indiana's winemaking region, you can even stay for a relaxing getaway and wine experience tour. Lake Wawasee is one of Indiana's most popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to spend a weekend or longer in pure nature. Surrounding the lake, you can choose between several modern camping locations to set up your tent or you rent a wooden cabin by the lake. People visit Lake Wawasee to take advantage of the wide selection of activities offered, such as boating, water skiing, lazy paddling, fishing or swimming. Many bring their own boats and visit the free boat ramps around the lake. Others rent a fishing or pontoon boat and explore the area. If you are looking for something more relaxed, head to the sandbar, a part of the lake only 3 feet deep and perfect for sunbathing. If you can visit Lake Wawasee throughout the entire year and have a great time, one of the busiest periods is the 4th of July weekend as there is a large fireworks display held at the lake. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a unique nature preserve area with 15 miles of bleach white beach covered in fascinating sand dunes. The attraction in the area is Mount Baldy, a 120 feet tall sand dune. If you are looking for lush forests, head over to Hoosier National Forest and you can explore 200-00 acres of different woodlands. To keep you safe while exploring, you better follow the 260 miles of designated trails through the National Forest Park. Most people come here to take out their mountain bikes, hike or even set up camp. The FL Tezal Training Center in Indiana is the perfect location to become a certified teacher. Our local staff has worked as teachers and trainers in the field of ESL in various locations around the globe and is ready to coach you. Upon completion of the program, you will hold in hand a valuable teaching qualification and set out on your exciting adventure of teaching English as a foreign language. Tezal, Georgia Georgia is among the US states with the most exciting attractions including history, nature and urban adventures. That's why Georgia is a great location to take your TEFL Tezal course. Georgia offers a great selection of historic attractions, as it was among the original 13 colonies. However, the state boasts over 60 major parks from the northern Blue Ridge Mountains all the way to its splendid Atlantic coast. Some say Georgia is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with countless unique opportunities to engage in leisure activities in nature. To sign up for our TEFL Tezal training course in Georgia, you will not only earn one of the most valuable teaching qualifications out there, but also spend a month in an exciting US state. Go out and about in Georgia and you will find plenty of things to see and do. Whether you fancy national and state parks, adventurous trails or hidden paths, Georgia gives you plenty of options for outdoor fun. Wherever you are, you will find that Georgia is blessed with exceptional flora and fauna with tall pine trees, wildflower meadows, colorful foliage and exotic wildlife. The Appalachian trails are a popular destination for many nature lovers seeking untouched landscapes. The trail leads to Georgia all the way from Maine, covering more than 2,000 miles of trails. In Georgia alone, you will have the chance to explore around 80 miles of thrilling hiking trails of the Appalachians. If you are looking for water sports, head to Chattahoochee River and its surrounding areas. Many choose to stay a few days at the many Premier camping grounds to fully explore the area. Head down to the southern tip of Georgia's Atlantic coast and you will find serene beaches, dunes and marshes at Cumberland Island National Seashore, the best sunset location in the state. History lovers will love Georgia and its many historic sites and landmarks, including history and heritage museums, historic homes, civil war attractions and fascinating trails and tours. One of Georgia's proudest sites is Old Fort Jackson. The brick fortification was constructed in 1808 and is the oldest one of its kind in the state. Located on the banks of the Savannah River, Old Fort Jackson was used to protect Georgia from any enemy vessel coming into the region. Another interesting site is the Old Governor's Mansion that was home to several governors from 1839 to 1868. The building is of significance due to the many historic events held there and its fascinating Greek revival architecture. Georgia cities are filled with a unique culinary scene influenced by southern ingredients and recipes. If you are in Georgia, be sure to eat your heart out at the many local restaurants, bars, diners and bakeries offering local specialties. If you are looking for casual or fine dining options, you will find it in Georgia. Our TEFL Tezal Center is located in downtown Atlanta, the capital of Georgia. Our local staff works hard to offer you the best training course in the field and to provide guidance towards your international career of teaching English as a foreign language. Tezal Portland You can use the training course in Portland as a stepping stone towards your international career in teaching English as a foreign language. The city is filled with interesting sites, including the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Pittock Mansion, the Pioneer Courthouse Square Oregon Zoo and Washington Park. Providence Park hosts some of the best soccer and baseball games in the region. Oregon has a wide range of natural scenery to offer. You will find splendid beaches, lush forests and tall mountains across the state. Many people visit Oregon to go surfing, whale watching, hiking and biking. Throughout the entire year, Oregon is the perfect vacation destination.


February was the month of love and friendship. And boy, do I love a good haul. Hey everybody, welcome back to another exciting episode. Here at a Wicking Eat Them, I know it's been a while. Sorry about that. It's just, it's a phase. I'm working out some things to better the channel and in the process the videos take a, you know, they take a little backseat.  I promise I will be uploading more frequently soon-ish. But in the meantime, let's do a lovely haul. Let's start with a manga because they're cool. I finished getting Spirit Circle. Here is volume 5 and volume 6. Both covers right there. I also got My Hero Academia and Fire Force volume 6. I am missing Dr. Stone and Ancient Magus Bride. I'm waiting for a larger order, you know, to group everything together. So you'll see those eventually. Next up, a brand new series that I'm really excited to read. It is Ran and the Great World. Here we have volumes 1 and 2. And it just looks really cool. Plus, I like the Viz Sig line. It's awesome. The art in it is fantastic. I mean, take a look at this. That artwork is pretty splendid. Of course, for my Nazi for work quota, here is Prison School volume 12. I think it's gonna be two more to complete the series. It's one of my favorite manga. So hilarious and so funny and so absurd at the same time. I don't know what aspect I should be laughing at the most. For comic books, regular comic books, like everybody else and their grandparents, I got Mr. Miracle. Rumble volume, what volume is this? Volume 5. Rumble volume 5. Birthright volume 7. My favorite DC hero, of course, Aquaman. Aquaman Suicide Squad. If you were to count the rebirth trades, this would be volume 7. Suicide Squad and Aquaman. Sink Atlantis. And the horribly overpriced Infinity Wars. As soon as I order this book, these two are getting combined into one thin, complete collection thing, hardcovered, like similar in length to the Guardians omnibus that I recently reviewed. You couldn't have waited a year or a couple more months. No, right there. But whatever. I like trades and I'm happy to just own it and finish the actual story. For my sole hardcover in the month of February, I thought this was coming out in September according to Amazon because there was a printing error and they had it scheduled for September. So here is Kaiju Max, the deluxe edition. Basically volumes one and two of the trade paperbacks thrown in into an absolute sized hardcover. It's pretty awesome. However, it is the misprint. I don't know what happened. The snafu, basically there's a repeat inside. Jesus, I can't remember the actual number. I think it was 111 and 200 something page. It's the same. The new one is at in stock trades and somewhere else. I didn't know that. But whatever. I have, fortunately, I still have the trade. So I just took out like a scan of the page so I could keep it and dump the trades, I guess, and sell them or something. So yeah, Kaiju Max. Wonderful series. I have done a review for the first book if you want to check it out on this channel as well. And that's it for books. It was a pretty light month and by the looks of it, March and April are going to be very similar. I don't know. Thank goodness. The wallet can breathe a little bit, you know? So I'm glad on that part. Although with the whole cancellation drama and all that stuff, who knows. Next up, like we always do, we switch on to movies. Movies. Boy, I got a lot of movies. This is the 4K segment. So yeah, for dirt cheap money, I got Shake of Water Creed. You got it. One of my favorite movies. I know, I'm weird, but it's one of my favorite movies, the Da Vinci Code. Next up, one of my all-time favorite movies, Gladiator. I, every year I see this movie. I think like twice or thrice. I don't know. A lot of times. And now I get to see it in 4K and it looks breathtaking. I love it. Saving product, Ryan. This restoration was beautiful. It's like watching it for the very first time. I loved it. And of course, a quiet place on 4K. But we're not done because we're still on the movie section. Switching over to the animation side, I picked up Rain of the Superman, the conclusion of the two arc DC movie animated universe. It started with Death of Superman, concludes here. And I do believe the next one will be the Hush adaptation. Speaking of animation and voice actors, I picked up a lot of anime Blu-rays as well. Here we have Love, Chenebio, and other delusions. The complete seasons 1 and 2 and the OVAs. Hilarious. I love this series. Makia. I think it's Makia. Blu-ray.  Overlord. I think last month I did the season 1. I showed season 1. Here is season 2. Overlord. This, which literally came in right before I started recording, is Duda-dada X2 or the second season. Unfortunately, it's an anime-plex release, so it's pricey. And they had the brilliant idea, quote unquote, to split it up into, I think it's like seven or eight Blu-rays. So I am in no rush to pick them up. I just found this for cheap from a third-party seller, so I got it. But I'll get the rest eventually. And one of my favorite releases, Ancient Magus Bride, this is, or you know, technically it should be the Ancient Magus's Bride. This is the first to have of the anime series with the deluxe box and it has a bunch of cool stuff in it, like a mini encyclopedia and all that stuff. Here's the actual Blu-ray. I like to do reversible covers and check this out. A little booklet with the wonderful art of Ancient Magus Bride. Toys, figures, collectibles.  Unfortunately, I unboxed a lot of it. You can sort of see one right there. I got six pops that I really, really fricking wanted. Some surprise gifts and all that stuff from my good friend Josh. Josh, you are the best. Thank you so much.  Three more pieces of the Universal Monsters so I can complete that set. You can sort of see them right there. All I'm missing is Phantom of the Opera and the new Invisible Man and I'll have the full set. I love the Universal Monsters so much. Thank you for that and the friggin Marvel Legends Silver Surfer which I never found at my local Walgreens. I was never able to get it. With that surfer I can finish my Legends collecting. I'm taking like a huge sabbatical if you will because it's just too much. I'm comfortable with what I have. I don't need anymore. They'll probably release something really badass in the future. Maybe if they do like a build a figure wave with the Inhumans. I know that'll never happen but if we can like build a figure a lockjaw that would be awesome with Triton, Crystal, Gorgon, Medusa, Black Bolt, the Karnak, everybody else. That would be spectacular. But until then yeah it's been fun collecting the Legends but I have enough. I'm just gonna focus on other things you know. But yeah thank you so much Josh. You are the best that the awesome care package was phenomenal. And speaking of phenomenal I unboxed it so it's clear. I have here the Figma of Aqua from Konosuba. One of the funniest shows I have ever seen. I am very picky with comedy because not a lot of the shows out there make me laugh. It's probably me. I don't know. I don't tend to like a lot of slapstick or outrageous or black humor. I don't know. But for some reason for dark humor Konosuba I get it. And it makes me laugh wholeheartedly. The character designs are awesome. Everybody is on point. Subbed up whatever. Everything about it I absolutely love. And I really wanted to display them. I love the idea of Figma's where you can you know change the faces and accessories all that stuff. So I picked it up. Here you can see a little preview of the facial expressions I should say for Aqua. Actually yeah Aqua is my favorite character. I don't know. Everybody's great. And this which I haven't unboxed. I won't do it now but here it is Megumin as well. Looking pretty freaking awesome. I love this so much. Oh and I almost I almost forgot. I did on a quick little unboxing on Instagram. Instagram. You can follow me there. We can geek them for this My Hero Academia mystery box.  Guys thank you so much for another successful haul video here to week. And thank you for liking commenting subscribing. It's funny that I haven't posted and a lot of people have joined and subscribed. Thank you so much. You are the best. And I promise I will be uploading more reviews soon. I do have the Super Sons in the works and I am making my first one piece review. So look forward to that and more soon. Just just hang in there. I trust you guys that you will hang in there. Like I said thank you for liking. If you can hit the notification bell thingamajig. So when I post a video you'll know that would mean the world to me. I will catch all of you on our next episode.


What's up everybody, it's Jason here for JasperJasper.com. We just sold out a little cup hockey random number block for Pikachu number 19 This random number block includes some of the biggest teams in the break. This is the Avalanche, Canucks, and Canadians So again guys you get a piece of these teams for a fraction of the price And of course you guys know how it works right there. There's the customer names and the teams right there So good luck everybody So what we'll do is we'll roll the dice or randomize the customer names Let's double check something real quick It is a six out of one seven times. Good luck One two Three four five six So pj at the top down at Daniel seven times one two three four five six Five down to the four spots. PJ with five, William with zero, PJ with one So zero at any of our redemptions for these teams PJ with one and he won a ones quarter with three, PJ with four, six, eight, seven, nine, and Daniel with four So guys we got to do three more randomizers But again, we will start the break soon guys. Coming up next is the random number block for the Devils, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Veggie School of Mets


Welcome back to the channel in this video We are going to be looking at farming buses and how to do it efficiently and get legendary drops from the buses now If you recognize this place from a video that I already uploaded today It's the same area where I gave you a farm for chest hunting and then this one is going to be specifically for buses So if you haven't checked that one out go and check it out and on this video Hit that like button and tell me about other things that you may have found in this game Which makes good videos and I will make them too, but let's get into it now You want to go to a place where there's any kind of Entrance into a new area so any kind of abandoned mine any kind of door that you go through Where there's going to be a whole bunch of enemies in an area that means there's probably an elite now the elite has a slightly different symbol which I'll show you in a second and What you want to do before you get to them is wipe out everyone else in the area so that they're not in your way Let's do that now Right, so right now we're fighting the elites of the last room and I took them down some major health So we're gonna actually just give them one more little shot. This is gonna Put them close to death. I hope or at least one health bar. That's fine And we're gonna save the game here like so And this is gonna be our respawn points now all I gotta do is finish them off Check for loot so at the moment I've got a corrosive pacifier, which is a shotgun It's got exterminator plus 20% damage or corrosive damage being applied to enemies and a whole bunch of other stuff But I don't like that.  I Think that was the last thing that I made wasn't it? Yeah I was looking at it and like wait, hold on. That's that doesn't look right But it was we're gonna go back in kill him again straight away And hopefully get a bit of better loot and then if not, we're just gonna keep going and keep going and keep going Until we find something that we like a blue exterminator beowulf No, thank you Even though it does look like it's got some really good fire rate range accuracy and round So maybe just a legendary farm isn't as cracked up as it's meant to be but some of the blue weapons are also really good They just have less mods and that's what legendary is about is getting all those mods that you might want So let's do it again Pow pow and there we go a first legendary From this person. It's actually a pack for the back You got beast hunter minus 15% damage from alien enemies Antiseptic plus 25% airborne resistance and assisted carry drain 75% less o2 while running while in combat So if you like to carry a lot of stuff and run around this is gonna be a beast of one for you I've got one that's similar, but it's the mantis one which I prefer so I'm probably just gonna keep that one So let's see what else we can get from this person Okay, oh an incendiary rescue axe. We don't want that Why is this a legendary calibrated helmet with a belated? Reducing image little energy weapon damage and plus 25 radiation resistance That's pretty useful for a few of the planets. I've been on but it's not that important Let's go look at the front of a legendary a staggering modified calibrated male strong Pretty good SMG in my opinion, but not what I am looking for though It does look like it could be a bit of a beast and it looks amazing as well the red and black. I love it next a Hitman modified calibrated male strong. So this is a different version of the same weapon I'm tempted to take that but I also want to just get another legendary Well, if you want an SMG, this is the place to get it off this guy Look at this one though radioactive space adept plus 30% damage one in space and you randomly deal radioactive damage Not bad and we have a demoralizing refined Kraken, which is a legendary pistol It's got exterminator plus 30% damage against aliens plus 15% damage while aiming for the Hitman perk and Demoralizing small chance to demoralize a target. This looks amazing and I'm so happy that I stuck it out to get this This probably took about 15 minutes if that to be honest So let's have a look at this weapon in action Doom-do-do-doom, right? So let's favorite it and put it over on this side Like so and I really hope it's a well-firing weapon. Let's have a look. Oh It's fully auto. Yes, please. I am in for that So yeah, all you have to do save it just before hitting an enemy and then just keep going over and over again Loading it off and killing them over and over until you get what you want Now again, I've said this you don't always have to get a legendary What is going on with my character and you don't always have to get a legendary Some of the purples and blues are as good as well But obviously there's just more mods on the legendaries and of course if you're gonna spend You want it?  I'm glitching out here. Yeah, and yes, yeah, that's the video I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. I've been easy now.


Captain Walters, he has two goals, even from his defensive position. Ellis, from distance. Ellis! Nothing! What a strike! And Anthony Patrick and the entire St. Captain High School fraternity, they rejoicing at that one. Yeah, Nathan Ellis, he was controlling the game, controlling the game, St. Captain were probing, but he just decided to take over and hit a thunderous strike.


In this part, we're being asked to calculate the total sales for each agent, each representative in each region. We want the sum of their sales in these regions. So we're going to click in that cell, click equal, and put SUM, there are a number of sums there. I'm just going to talk about the first three. The first one is the sum. It just adds all the numbers and a range of sales. Well, we're more complicated than that. SUMIF adds the sales that were specified by a given single condition. Here we've got two conditions, two criteria. So we need the SUMIFs, which allow us to find our sums based on two criteria. So I'm going to double click that to enter it, and it says, first of all, the SUM range. What are we adding up? Well, we want to add up the sales. I'm going to click over here in G2, and then drag down to the bottom, to the bottom, to the bottom, to the bottom. Where's my bottom? There it is. So now I've got my SUM, I put a comma. The first one that says it's criteria range one. And we're going to do the region first. So I'm going to go over here and select cell C2, drag it down to get the region. Go back up there. If you remember, we're going to be locking down these things. So I'm going to go ahead and lock down, hit the F4, F4, let me go ahead and lock down my sales dollars as well. Whoops. You notice if you cycle through your F4, it'll go from no dollar signs to both dollar signs to just the row, to just the column, to no. So I'm going to go back to lock everything down, and then lock the other one down there. Okay, put my comma, and now we want the criteria for the region, and that's going to be in this cell, K16. And remember, here we're going to lock down the row so we can drag it across. So I put my insertion in front of the 15 and hit the single dollar sign to lock that down. Put a comma. Now the next is my criteria range for my sales rip, and that's going to be over here starting at D2, drag it down to get all my sales rips, names. And again, we want to lock that down.  Put a comma, and now I need my criteria, and that's going to be over here with Charlie to start. And remember, here we want to make sure that we stay in the J column as we copy across. So I put my insertion point in front of the J, put a single dollar sign there, close out with a closing parentheses, hit Enter, and there's my sales for Charlie, and because I've locked everything down, I can drag it down to get the sales for all of the salesmen in the Middle East, and then get my plus sign and drag it over, and I've got my sales for all of the salesmen for all of the regions, and let's just go ahead and format that. I'm going to highlight that, and then I'm going to click dollar signs to give dollars there, and I'm going to click on decrease decimal just so we see the dollars. So there's the answer.


So here we have a new Riva speaker. Hi, so who are you? Hi, I'm Clayton Pilliona with Microchip Technology and today we announce a new technology for audio voice applications. Alexa, pause. So even though it was very loud, it can hear you? Absolutely. One of the advantages of our technology for AVS platform is that the barge in performance is substantial. When you're playing loud music, you want to be able to give it commands and adhere it the first time. And that's when we've really spent time to optimize our algorithms in tune in. So are you showing a development platform right here for this? Yes, so today we announced our two microphone far-field certified platform for the Amazon AVS system. And this allows you to accomplish very, very high-performance audio and speech recognition from a great, from a long distance. I'd like to introduce Sid, who's our audio engineer, to give you a couple examples as to what makes us so different. So one of the advantages of the Timberwolf platform is that we're able to do three channels of stereo echo cancellation. And if it's going to be three channels of mono cancellation, we do up to 256 milliseconds tap length. We also do different types of beamformer modes, whether you're in trigger or command mode. And we have different beams tracking noise sources across the room, as well as the person who is trying to speak to the actual speaker. We use these different beamformer modes to get like a very high signal-to-noise ratio and make sure that the person who's speaking to it, even if it's 15 or 20 feet across the room, will be able to get it and barge into it. We've been able to get on the other Riva Stadium speaker, for example, which has three different channels upscale from two channels, called Trillium Processing, which is their proprietary algorithm. Are those three microphones or not? Yeah, so those are the three microphones. You can hardly see it on the camera, but those are three microphones that beamform across the room at different noise sources, and you're able to essentially barge in at 120 dB SPL. So not many people in the industry have this? Definitely not. I don't think they have up to 40 dB of stereo echo cancellation. Does it mean you take off 40 dB of sound and you can hear the command? Yeah, that's basically it. So when the music is playing, it brings down the music for Alexa by 40 decibels, as soon as I said it, it came up. Do you want to shop for decibels? Yeah, we can shop for some decibels. So it's able to bring down the music by 40 decibels for Alexa and it's able to essentially let Alexa hear you without hearing the music. So what's the architecture of this chipset and how big is it? So it's a Starcore DSP. It has 300 MHz and that's essentially it comes both in QF and WLCSP packages. Because Microchip does many different architectures, right? It supports different...  So this is a Starcore DSP and it has our proprietary Accu-Edge algorithms running on it. So I think the philosophy that we have at Microchip is we try to find the right technical solution for the right problem and whether it's a specific type of core, specific type of peripheral, or a tool chain, or an algorithm, we're going to go off and find the right solution and map it into that particular engineering problem. Nice, and you have some other demos showing some of the other stuff you have? Sure. So it's new for Microchip to do voice and stuff? So yes, this came to us from the MicroSemi acquisition. So the voice technology for us is new. Some of the other human machine interface that we've had for some time is, for example, if you look at this, this is a piece of art on your wall and just by simply swiping your hand in front, you can change the type of artwork that you have displayed. You don't physically have to touch the device. So where's the sensor? How does it know where you hand it? The sensor in the, it creates a field inside this matting behind the picture and it can generate the change that your hand makes through the field. Is it similar to what you have in the Sony speaker right here? It's our three-dimensional gesture to where you don't physically have to touch the device. That's awesome. I hope it's showing up on the camera. Oh, there you can, so basically just by swiping a little bit, turning around, you turn up the volume. It's going to be very loud. Yeah.  Mike? Yeah. And what's going on here? And what you see here is some of our secure authentication products. So often you buy a nice branded product and then sometimes there's a low-cost knock-offs that are sold with it, but they may not meet the same quality requirements. So by using some of our authentication technology, it allows us to ensure that the batteries or the medical dispensing device or the filters for your other products, that those are authentic and there's our OEM and they're going to give your company a solid brand and you as a consumer a safe experience. And this is with the PIC 18F. It uses a PIC microcontroller as well as our SHA204 authentication chip. And here's some stuff to do with Six Lopan. Right. So we have a Six Lopan device here. It's using our secure element, the ECC508, along with an RF233 transceiver, and as well as a few other products from Microchip. And here the CS, you have many other demos over here, but the CS is a consumer electronic show. You're just showing some specific new products like the voice. So we show a wide range of products here. We show connected home, which is where we are right now. We have the connected factory and we have the connected automobile. So this is those are the areas they have around here. And this is just the connected home location. Across the hall we have our connected factory and our connected automobile.


Hi everyone, Joe for jazzy's casebreaks.com coming at you with our last filler break to unlock this break right here But first let's do this. We've got three different dice rolls here We've got five spots that were given away first ice roll the break itself second ice roll And then the big giveaway spot right here. Thanks Rex. I Am I am the best breaker in the world. That should make you happy All right First ice roll let's give away some extra spots Let's roll it. Let's randomize it six and a five eleven times one two three four five six seven eight nine Ten and eleven the final time top five after eleven extra spots for Demetrios twice Jarrett Eric Demetrios three times Once twice three times an extra spot, which could give you the extra odds For the chrome spot and maybe some break right now. Let's do the second dice roll Well, it's not all the time I get compliments from you Rex.  This is all I get from you Rex. So the compliment was it was shocking to me Six and a six twelve times gosh, man. No works making us work for this, huh names and teams. This is for the break one two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven and Twelve and final times. All right. Let's assign you a team six and a six twelve times one two three four five six seven and 12th and final time Pistons down to the kines No trade windows in this here's the first half of the list Demetrios with his extra spot T. Wolves Who's got Charlotte? Charlotte's down there also for Demetrios with the regular spot. There you go Jim. It's print and Rip No, I don't have it. No, no draft kings for me tonight Chris Then of course the third and final dice roll will be for the giveaway for this top scroll basketball break Coming up in a next in the next video. Good luck gang Tuesday the 11th Got some we got nuggets at Clippers on in the background nuggets are up 25 20 Eight minutes left in the first half this guy had a really nice game against the Warriors tonight It's a good game Big win for the grids folks We have a Donner's optic retail box on the store right now jasky's case rates comm with a Luga Donchich on the box That will help us sell we got to do two of those but that will help us sell out immaculate basketball If you want to run this if you want to run that tonight and here we go James Weisman rated rookie hollow Obi-Toppin rated rookie use of Nurkitsch to 79 So Nurkitsch will go to Portland. That's gonna go to Sean. Obi-Toppin will go to Demetrios and the Knicks and the hollow James Weisman for Jared and the Warriors Jamal Murray elite dominators and a Lamello ball rated rookie card It's for Demetrios and the Charlotte Hornets just base rookie card. It's still nice Hollow them no Grant Riller Saw the Charlotte Hornets colors kind of peaking thought it might have been could have been Chris Paul to 199 And Patrick Williams is your autograph nice rated rookie auto for Jeremy Siegfried and the Chicago Bulls You got the old P. Will 42 out of 49 Nice where there's a will there's a way Bulls playing some some excellent basketball It's Chris Paul for Stephen P in the Suns to 199. All right. There you go, gang Now let's see who's going to win that final spot in the 2003 04 tops chrome basketball break Let's grab that list new dice new list Name on top after four times two and a two for the hard way good luck one two three And fourth and final time after four 29 sad spots a lot of sad faces here, but I appreciate you giving this a go Very close to even no cigar though But name on top Congrats to Demetrios There you go Congrats to you. You just got the last you just won the last filler spot to get into that tops chrome break Thanks, everybody. Remember even if you didn't win a spot You're still eligible for that break credit promo later tank grand prize $2,000 a break credit giving away a total of $3,000 Details jaskyscasebreaks.com. I'm Joe. I'll see you next time for the next one. Bye. Bye


Hi, I'm Mike Hammer. I'm the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa for the Biden administration, and I'm here today at USIP, at the US Institute of Peace, to have a meeting with the Red Sea Study Group to discuss policy options and approaches to the horn, which is very strategically important for the United States and for the work that we do. The horn represents a region that is quite important on the continent of Africa. If you look at where it's placed with the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and then the Indian Ocean, they're very important transportation routes that go through those waterways. But also if you think of Ethiopia as the second largest population in sub-Saharan Africa with 110 million people, and then a terrorist group in Somalia, Al-Shabaab, and then the importance of the countries in the region, whether you look at Kenya a little bit further south or further north, Egypt, the issues that attract our attention as the United States, whether it's concerns over stability or concerns about humanitarian needs with a drought or famine, mean that the United States must be engaged and must show leadership. Since taking this job last July, the singular focus was to try to bring peace to northern Ethiopia, the world's then worst and most horrific conflict, which didn't really make a lot of headlines and particularly not since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but one which caused hundreds of thousands of lives and was just a conflict that we were extremely concerned about. And through the work that we did with the African Union, we, the United States, participated as an observer in the African Union-led talks in Pretoria of October and November of last year, which produced the cessation of hostilities agreement on November 2nd. And we're very proud to have supported that effort along with others. And now we've seen a silencing of the guns, efforts to have humanitarian assistance delivery to northern Ethiopia, to the affected regions of Tigray, Afar, and Amhar to meet the needs of the people, restoration of services, and now to move to other issues of importance, including ensuring that Eritrean troops are completely removed from the region and that you deal with other Amhara special forces and final groups that are active in the area. I was just in Ethiopia, I returned last week where Secretary Blinken had very productive meetings with Prime Minister Abhi and his cabinet, and we talked about how we can move forward to try to consolidate the peace, to make sure it's a lasting peace that the cessation of hostilities agreement delivers for the Ethiopian people. And it's important that, of course, you make progress on issues relating to the establishment of an interim regional administration. And we've seen steps in that direction so that schools can reopen, so that health centers can be rebuilt, so that people can return to their jobs or work in agriculture and to bring some level of stability to northern Ethiopia. And we've seen progress, and then we'll look at issues relating to demobilization, complete the disarmament that's been committed to in Pretoria, and eventual reintegration of some of those combatants into society. And there's the big issues of reconstruction. But even as we look at that, we had conversations Secretary Blinken did with the Prime Minister on concerns of gross violations of human rights and ensuring accountability, transitional justice. So we have a full range of activities that are important to try to make progress in after this very traumatic war that has affected so many Ethiopian lives.


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What's going on everybody welcome back to some breaking news and Roger Federer is officially out of the Olympics He's withdrawn overnight not going to the Olympic Games in 2021. He's just brought out a statement So let's go see what he released out on Twitter a couple hours ago Here's the tweet from Federer saying during the grass court season I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games I'm greatly disappointed as it has been an honor and a highlight of my career each time I've represented Switzerland I've already begun rehabilitation in the hopes of returning to the tour later this summer I wish the entire Swiss team the best of luck and I'll be rooting hard from afar as always hop Swiss So you have it Roger Federer officially out of the Olympics and that puts an end to his Olympic career because of course the next Olympics is actually in 2024 and it's played at the French Open on the clay courts And I doubt that Roger Federer is going to be playing for another three years on tour and play the Olympics Who know what he might he's still playing at 40 years old almost so maybe he will play But if it is the end of his career at Olympic level He of course won a gold medal in the doubles with Stanford rinker back in 2008 in Beijing And he didn't play the Olympics back in Rio in 2016 which would have been his last Olympics So his last Olympics was the silver medal at the London Games back in 2012 So let me know down in the comments below. What do you think of this one? Do you think Federer?  He's won three in a row. He's going for the Golden Slam He has to play the Olympics. He is going to the Olympics the Federer He joins a long list of names who aren't playing this year so the Olympic games it starts in a couple of weeks with Roger Federer He won't be competing