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Petrol price likely to rise for next 15 days | The Express Tribune

Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by up to Rs5.50 per litre for the next 15 days, owing to an increase in global oil prices, sources revealed on Sunday. According to reports, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has completed a working paper based on recent international market trends. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is expected to send its summary to the federal…

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144 Hours in Taiwan: OCAC Recap

Not by popular opinion, I truly believe that summer is the prime season to visit Taiwan. I have always noticed an undeniable feverish buzz that permeates through the city, especially during the summers. As Taiwan is very community-focused, there is always a wide variety of emerging pop-up shops, community fairs and local events to participate in – everyday truly feels like a new adventure!I created a video mash of highlights from this trip using the app, 1SecondEveryday

Embarking on a week-long journey with my #taclfam

Earlier this summer, I joined a total of 38 representatives and leaders from various TAP chapters, TACL National Board (our parent organization), Political Internship Program (PIP) and Leading Youth Forward (LYF) camp to embark on a week-long adventure to Taiwan. This trip was sponsored by OCAC (Overseas Community Affairs Council), a cabinet-level council whose main purpose is to create international programs to further bridge the gap between Taiwan and America by engaging Taiwanese youth. In the past, I’ve primarily only visited Taiwan to spend time with family so I was excited to embark on this journey with an entirely new group of people.

As the purpose of this overseas trip is to engage millennial professionals, we participated in a lot of government-related activities such as lectures, workshops and tours. We visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also toured the Presidential Office Building, which is currently in its 100th anniversary of being built! One of the biggest highlights of this trip was participating in a formal cabinet-level discussion with the Vice President, Chen Chien-Jen (陳建仁), where we were encouraged to speak our minds and ask any questions we had in regards to Taiwan. It was definitely super informative to hear more about his perspective on certain topics as well as his ideas on how we can be more active in further bridging that gap.

Group photo with the Vice President

We also attended workshops where we learned about industries in Taiwan, indigenous tribes and even got to interact with working professionals! In my visits back, I seldom encounter TA professionals who have successfully uprooted their life in the States to make “the big move” to work in Taiwan. One standout professional’s workshop that I had the pleasure of attending was named Sunny Yang. A Teach-for-America alumni, Sunny works as the Director of Licensing for a non-profit organization called “City Wanderer.” City Wanderer is an educational program that utilizes gamification as an innovative way to aspire youth to step outside of their comfort zones and discover the limitless prospects for their future.

How the game works: In teams of three, participants are assigned a total of 30 “missions” to complete within a three-week period. The missions vary in that they challenge the youth to engage with minorities, interact with other cultural groups and more.

In a way, I see a lot of similarities with City Wanderer and one of the events that I spearhead called ‘The Amazing TAP Race,’ except that it is more targeted and purposeful. After attending the workshop, I was brimming with ideas on how to reiterate and potentially expand the gameplay to enter different avenues and territories for social impact!

Getting in touch with our cultural roots

Of course, this trip wasn’t entirely focused on professional because, I mean, what fun would that be? It just wouldn’t be Taiwan without the obligatory cultural excursions that help educate us about Taiwanese history.

During our visit to the largest interactive museum in Taiwan, PingLin Tea Museum (坪林茶業博物館), we learned firsthand about the tea-making process and how tea differs from culture to culture. Did you know that in the country of Turkey that if you have a crush on somebody, you add sugar to the other person’s cup of tea? On the other hand, if you ever taste a hint of salt in your tea, you might want to avoid that person in the future…

The first (pictured above) was, at first glance, just an installation made out of tangled wires. However, underneath a different lighting, the shadows of the wires revealed the translation, “Beyond formidable obstacles a brighter future shines.” The second quote I came across stated that, “If you aren’t innovating, then you aren’t progressing.” These quotes are a constant reminder that we shouldn’t be scared to be innovative even at the risk of failure, because success is a result of failure.

Eating our way through local Taiwanese cuisine

Without a doubt, the most authentic way to experience the local food culture in Taiwan (or really any country that has them) are through the night markets. It can be overwhelming your first time due to congestion but you will find yourself being drawn to the many delicious “small eats.” During our late night run to the NingXia Night Market (寧夏夜市), we were reunited with the classic favorites such as lu rou fan, peanut ice cream cilantro rolls, and, of course, the infamous stinky tofu.

We found ourselves in quite the sticky situation at the Vigor Kobo Pineapple Cake Factory (維格餅家鳳梨酥夢工場) where we hand-made our own, fresh pineapple cakes! Pineapple cakes are considered a staple in Taiwan, and it’s a common gift to bring back for friends and family. It was way too much fun making balls of the filling, rolling out the dough, molding them and watching the cakes get baked. The entire factory smelled like butter and pineapples — it was absolutely divine!

Learning about film and performing arts in Taiwan

During the trip, we made a detour to visit the Arrow Cinematic Group. They are universally recognized for their work in film production and have produced countless MV’s featuring famous celebrities. We had the opportunity to explore the production set and learn about the equipment they used. They also took some professional photos of us! It was… quite amusing to watch the creativity that went into some of the poses.

We also made a trip to U-Theatre, which is known for performance art and theatre. We learned about the philosophy,”The Tao and Art as One” where “The Tao” means the training of one’s life while “Art” refers to the practice of aesthetics. During the visit, our group was tasked with the difficult challenge of learning both a drumming and dancing routine. Stakes were already set at an all-time high from witnessing a remarkable performance from the high school troupe, but we gave it our all!

…and that concludes the OCAC Taiwan trip recap!

Truly, what an amazing experience this was! Even today, I oftentimes find myself daydreaming about all the fond memories I’ve made on this trip. From visiting a MRT-themed bar to rushing like a madman to cram a Chun Shui Tang (春水堂) boba run in to receiving the best massage ever at Ximending (西門町), I couldn’t have been more grateful to be given this opportunity!

A HUGE shoutout to OCAC for sponsoring this trip, the TACL National Board for making everything run so smoothly and lastly the representatives that participated in this trip for making it as fun as it was. I can’t wait for the next adventure!

This article was written for Taiwanese American Professionals – New York. To learn more about OCAC’s mission and opportunities, please visit www.ocac.gov.tw

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An Oregon mental health advisory board includes a member who identifies as turtle.

JD Holt, who goes by the name JD Terrapin on Facebook, advises Oregon’s Health Authority Council (OHA) on best practices and policies in mental health.

Holt allegedly identifies as a terrapin and uses “they, them and turtle” for her pronouns.

Despite this glaring defect, Holt is one of roughly two dozen consumer experts on the OHA panel, where she helps advise the state on mental health services.

Members of the council, according to Fox News, are appointed by OHA Director Dr. Sejal Hathi, who was appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek (D.).

“Hello everybody, it’s JD. I use they, them and turtle for my pronouns. I’m in the Springfield-Eugene area and I get to be part of the council,” Holt said during a Dec. 20 virtual OCAC meeting.

During a Dec. 17 meeting, another OHA member introduced themselves as “Luke A Shooting Star.”

In a statement to Fox News Digital, OHA said that every member of the council and their perspectives “are highly valued.” “In following Oregon statute, every member of the Oregon Consumer Advisory Council is someone with lived experience, bring [sic] the voice and experiences of people across the state that have experienced behavioral health challenges,” said OHA spokesperson Amber Shoebridge.

In response to Fox’s query about how OHA Director Hathi goes about appointing members of the committee, Shoebridge said it was determined by seven permanent members of the council.

Shoebridge added that those selected “represent independent, consumer-run organizations, consumer-run advocacy organizations and consumer-operated advisory councils that are active or headquartered in this state.”

Good Lord......please make it stop

[thespaceyace]

[SXF AU] The princess must be saved and Sylvia is NOT going to let anything else slide ‼️ check it out in chapter 10!

The first half of OCAC is done but the story is FAR from over! We have just covered the portion of “Saving the Princess”, but now it is time for “Saving the World”! What could that possible entail? Find out next week! And thank you all so much for reading this far! 👑

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We are building a school, shelter and a garden to grow their own food. We have received donations but the work still needs to move forward. If you could take out a monthly sponsorship to help us. Go to

https://www.our-lady-of-carmel-old-catholic-apostolic-church.org.uk/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-old-catholic-apostolic-church-benin-republic

Here is our operation in Benin Republic. We could use a boost to gain support. We are trying to feed the homeless street children. We need a bigger place so we can expand and get these children off the street. Our Lady of Mount Carmel OCAC

Thank you for your help!

[pricetodayonline]

Petrol price likely to rise for next 15 days

Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by up to Rs5.50 per litre for the next 15 days, owing to an increase in global oil prices, sources revealed on Sunday. According to reports, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has completed a working paper based on recent international market trends. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is expected to send its summary to the federal…

[youngscientist96]

Chemical looping (CL) is regarded as a promising technology in industrial applications, because of its inherent characteristic of CO2 capture.

The technique of CL is applied in solid fuels fields, including chemical looping combustion (CLC), chemical looping gasification (CLG), chemical looping reforming (CLR), chemical looping water splitting (CLWS), and oxygen carrier aided combustion (OCAC).

Oxygen carrier is a core media in chemical looping reaction, which plays the role of transporting oxygen and has the function of decreasing the energy penalty of air separation. Among all oxygen carriers, iron-based (Fe-based) materials are of most possibilities to be applied in industrial field, because of its economical and eco-friendly characteristics. Some reviews have reported the Fe-based oxygen carrier in CL application.

However, the related preparation methods, overall application of CL and theoretical reaction calculation of Fe-based oxygen carriers have not been covered comprehensively. In this Review, the general view of Fe-based oxygen carrier including iron ores and artificial synthesis are reviewed.

In addition, the different synthesis methods of Fe-based oxygen carrier are meticulously and profoundly summarized, involving mechanical mixing, impregnation, spraying drying, freeze granulation, sol–gel, solution combustion, and coprecipitation method. Then, the characteristics of Fe-based oxygen carrier from the perspectives of thermodynamics, redox kinetics analysis, antisintering and wear property of iron oxides are discussed in detail.

Furthermore, the chemical looping reaction mechanism of Fe-based oxygen carriers is reviewed from the perspectives of reaction and oxygen carrier migration mechanism. Moreover, this review summarizes the application of Fe-based oxygen carrier in CLC, CLG, CLR, CLWS, and OCAC. And the recent progress of reaction mechanism of oxygen carrier by density functional theory (DFT) calculations and machine learning are further presented.

Finally, the challenges and prospects for Fe-based oxygen carrier with the corresponding effective strategies are proposed. It is expected that this Review may provide insights into the Fe-based oxygen carrier and the practical application of chemical looping.

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New plan for OC Animal Care: To boost survival, or dampen expectations?

A cairn terrier mix at OCAC in 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Celebrity names in the animal care universe probably don’t roll trippingly off your tongue. But here’s one: JVR Shelter Strategies, which has specialized in trying to keep furry friends alive. JVR, along with UC Davis (one of the world’s best veterinary schools) Koret Shelter Medicine Program, has worked on…

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Oil industry seeks urgent govt intervention

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has raised serious concerns over delays in resolving the removal of the sales tax exemption on petroleum products and the revision of margins for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). OCAC, an independent body representing refineries, OMCs, and a pipeline company, advocates for the downstream oil industry’s interests before…

[tawus]

Tawus! this song really gives me Infidelity vibes, actually maybe more Of Cruelty & Clemency vibes…. “Let the World Burn” by Chris Grey (specifically the sped up version)

I'm gonna sound a lil wee rude here, but I have a very special connection with my readers who have read and loved Of Cruelty and Clemency. It's one of my own personal favourites for both the process and the result

The song is brilliant. Yk whenever I'm recommended a song, I always listen to it by having its lyrics googled and ready before me to get the full experience. I'd say the lyrics are more Infidelity coded than OCAC, but the doomed vibes are still OCAC also... I say it's more Infidelity coded bc it just screams unhinged Gojo who's ready to destroy it all (and he lowkey did)

Thank you jynyn ❤️ If you get more song ideas, please keep sending~

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Fears of fuel shortage in Sindh and Punjab amid protests

Listen to article Concerns are growing over a potential shortage of petroleum products in Sindh and Punjab as transport disruptions triggered by protests against a controversial federal canal project continue to affect fuel supply chains, Express News reported on Tuesday. According to the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), around 800 oil tankers have been stranded in Larkana and Sukkur due…

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[thenomadinside]

Thank You, TAP-NY!

And without even so much as a heads up, three years has flown by just like that. I’ve commonly heard the phrase「光陰似箭」”Time flies like an arrow” but could never fully apprehend it until now. As I’m sitting here in ponderment, I can’t help but think just how smooth, linear and on target the trajectory of that arrow I shot three years ago has felt.

1) What was your favorite TAP memory and why?

There is no shortage of TAPpy memories that have uplifted my New York experience but the ones that stand out are those that have emerged from pure spontaneity and total unexpectedness. I often revert back to my favorite TAP-NY memory, filming our iconic ‘Thank U, Next’ lip dub video. To me, that lip dub so accurately encapsulates the down-for-anything attitude, total commitment and unparalleled bond we have as the New York chapter – in a way, it feels oddly emblematic of my three years on board. Several other standout memories that have stayed with me include:

Flying out to Austin to supposedly attend SXSW but instead spending the entirety of that weekend binge watching and crying over ‘This is Us’ with TAP-ATX

Waking up at the crack of dawn to an array of alarm clocks going off at Sundance Film Festival, quickly followed by a mad rush to link and spam tap the mobile app to get on the waitlist for the best screenings

Finding myself Elsewhere at a Bondax concert in Williamsburg on a Thursday night for a board partner date – so absolutely rad

Attending the OCAC trip in Taiwan with other chapters that included many off the path excursions such as getting massages with my roomie, late night shopping at TMS, being wholesome at OMNI, and eating the best street food Taiwan has to offer

Dining on perhaps the best tacos ever, seeing ‘The Chainsmokers’ perform live, and accidentally stepping into the pool at XL in Vegas

“Grocery” shopping, playing rage cage into the late night, downing jello and ski shots, and sitting down for a family dinner at retreat

Making a last minute mad dash to buy eggs at Whole Foods for our oyster omelette booth at Passport to Taiwan circa 2018

Eavesdropping on some very educated guesses from outside spectators on what our Din Tai Fung Halloween costume was

Spearheading two runs of ‘The Amazing TAP Race’ from ideation to execution, running around Times Square to film a teaser with a GoPro attached to my head and discovering my race served as inspiration for an engagement proposal idea

2) How has TAP helped you grow as a person and as a member of this community?

TAP has been a springboard for me to jump far and beyond my comfort zone. From joining as design chair to transitioning to content/marketing and then eventually joining leadership as Vice President, the takeaways I’ve learned in each given role has been invaluable and have directly contributed to my professional and personal development.

I have yet to come across another community as vibrant as TAP and it is truly an honor to be a part of its history. Even though I sadly can’t say my Mandarin improved by being on board (lol), I’ve at least acquired an expansive social network, a new set of skills and a much stronger affinity towards my Taiwanese heritage.

3) What are some words of advice you would give to incoming board members?

At the forefront, come in with an open mind and be prepared to fully give in to the experience. The following words of advice are ones that I personally found to be helpful in making the most of my time on board:

Understand your intent and the “why.”Identifying the origins of your intent from the get go will provide clarity andkeep you focused throughout the duration of your time on board. Without knowing the “why” will only spur indecisiveness and defer you from achieving your goals.

Outsize your own expectations.As a board member, you have certain responsibilities to fulfill but don’t let that stifle your creativity. Dream twice as big, put in the effort to make it a reality and don’t only do the bare minimum. Be fearless in bringing your crazy, unconventional ideas to the front-line because with the support from your board, anything is a go!

Adopt a curious mindset. Be curious about your board members, general membership, alumni network, literally everything. Let your curiosity be the driver in your decision making because it will absolutely take you to new heights and help build more genuine, long lasting relationships.

I’ve had the time of my life these past three years and from the bottom of my heart, I want to sincerely thank the TAP community for all you’ve given me. You guys will forever be considered my family and I love you all from Taiwan and back!

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