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Movement of yellow vests: for or against?

Movement of yellow vests: for or against?

For or against the movement of yellow safety vests, against rising fuel prices, November 17, 2018. The result of our survey and testimonials.

We collected the opinion of our readers via an online survey and some testimonials.

Our survey

We asked you this Wednesday, November 14, to know your feelings on this movement. Here are the results of this survey, in which 3900 people participated:

I support the Yellow Vests but I will not participate in the movement: 36% (1403 votes)

I’ll be at their side with my yellow vest which made with reflective fabric: 37% (1440 votes)

I am opposed to movement: 27% (1057)

Dominique Joaquin, the patron saint of Ambulances in Quimper. “Three or four months ago, a full tank of gas cost less than 100 Euros. Today, we have to pay 120 Euros. In our company of eight employees, we have six vehicles. I do not even dare look at my monthly fuel bill. We cannot pass on this increase because our rates are fixed by the Social Security and they evolve little. ”

Christophe Collin, technical manager of armament at Guilvinec, “The fishermen use peach gas oil, which is strongly zero-rated. Nevertheless, we are also facing a rise in prices. In October 2017, we paid 0.43 euro per liter of diesel. Today we pay him 0.57 euro per liter. We use very large volumes: it takes 25,000 liters of diesel for a tide of 14 days. Do the math! And armament has 11 ships! Diesel is currently 30% of charges against 25% previously. ”

Stephan Bahaman, president of Medef Finistère, “The increase in the price of fuel, these are taxes that increase further and will have the effect of reducing margins. This situation is good for neither business nor the economy. Within our organization, construction companies and carriers are probably the most affected. There is a movement of grumbling but it is not as sensitive as in the private individuals. ”

Jean-Pierre, member of European Ecology Greens at Quimper, “A yellow vest with reflective tape, I wear one just when I ride a bike, for my safety! I know that taking action on behalf of the climate is not shared by all and I am aware that the increase in the price of fuel makes it more difficult for those with low incomes to travel. This raises the question of purchasing power and how to ensure the mobility of everyone whether in town or in the countryside. It is necessary, today, to develop the transport of tomorrow in phase with the ecological transition: public transport, carpooling, bicycle plans… “

With safety vest in the school

All first graders of the elementary school were equipped with safety vests from the ADAC in the first week of school after the exciting start to school life. Especially the students of the first class are at risk on their way to school, because they do not react in the street like adults.

Proper safety clothing is extremely important for the children on their way to school. Vice-president Marianne Ernst demonstrated in an impressive way how a person with a reflective vest which made of reflective fabric, despite dark clothing without any reflective material, is clearly visible as a bright figure. Naturally, all the students with the safety vests of the ADAC Foundation “Yellow Angel” tried the same and all agreed: “In the dark season, we want to be seen better and sooner on our way to school with these vests for our own safety!”

Afterward, all first graders boarded a school bus and practiced safe behavior before, during and after the bus ride. With this action teacher and school management of the elementary school wants to ensure that all freshmen arrive safely at school and back home.

Derailers distribute yellow vests

The association offered lifejackets and safety and lighting for bicycles. On Friday, November 9, 2018. A way to highlight the ecological displacement as an alternative to the automobile.

“These yellow safety vests are also an alternative to rising fuels,” says Marc Le Roche. Like him, on Friday evening, about twenty members of derailers distributed safety vests and lighting for the two-wheelers. “To encourage people to cycle, even when it’s dark, you have to be seen,” says Anne-Marie de Beaufort. If the lighting at the front and back is mandatory, the reflective vest with reflective tape for clothing, it is not, but it is strongly recommended. ”

With the support of several Bayeux merchants, bicycle and sporting goods merchants and a partnership with the sub-prefecture, the association was able to offer these useful accessories to cyclists.

One of the many actions of this group that continues to campaign for the smooth movement. “The president of the Region has also responded to our request for bicycle parking at the train station,” said Marc le Roche. Hervey Morin assures that this equipment will be put in place, as part of the renovation of the passenger building. ”

These defenders of the little queen will take stock of their actions, at a meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at 19 pm in the St. Laurent room. “All cyclist users, whether members or not, are invited,” says Marc Le Roche.

Is there a fine by putting yellow vest on the front of car?

To show their support for the 17 November protest movement, some motorists are putting a safety vest which made of reflective fabric on the dashboard of their car.

Some netizens are worried about this gesture sanctioned with a fine ranging from 90 to 150 euro.

But it is an index, emanating either from a hoax on the Word Press site or from an unfounded rumor, as confirmed by the 20 Minutes Road Safety.

With the approach of November 17, when French people dissatisfied with rising fuel prices plan to “block roads” in France, netizens are worried about potential repressions against a symbolic object of the movement.

The safety vest is indeed used by some motorists as a sign of rallying … in accordance with calls made to this effect on social networks, including the Facebook page “Info Routes Haut-Doubs 25”, from October 29: “To show your discontent, you can place a vest at the front of your vehicle on the dashboard. ”

However, according to a viral rumor on social networks, such a gesture would expose to a fine ranging between 90 and 150 euro, for reasons more or less likely … including an alleged “apology of terrorism”, actually emanating from a parodic article.

The reading of the original text  is enough to arouse suspicion: “Jovian has just been surprised this afternoon by a police patrol who pitched him for an appeal for revolt and apology for terrorism. Indeed, since the state of emergency measures incorporated in the law…placing a vest on its dashboard can be likened to an apology for terrorism. “The movement of yellow vests is technically a call for violence and terror at the top of the state,” the article concludes.

“The info” is all the less credible because it comes from the parody site Word press, which specializes in the publication of satirical content with often dark humor – and obviously determined to make fun of the “movement of yellow vests”, since he integrates these with the photos of his last articles.

Contacted by 20 Minutes, Road Safety confirms that it is indeed an index and recalls the provisions of Article R416-19 of the Highway Code, relating to the triangle and the safety vest. “The driver shall wear a high-visibility vest complying with the regulations when he is required to leave a vehicle immobilized on the roadway or its surroundings following an emergency stop. In circulation, the driver must have this vest at hand, “says the text.

No verbalization … “except in case of the hindrance to visibility”

Road Safety also recalls that it is precisely the absence of a vest or its non-use in this context that exposes a financial penalty: “The driver who does not comply with these rules is liable to the fine provided for the contraventions 4th class (135 euro). ”

The other rumor circulating on the yellow vest already seems more likely than “the apology of terrorism”: “Attention! They verbalize the cars with the yellow vest on the dashboard driver side, 90 to 135 euro, it continues… Put them on the passenger side. ”

But this is also a poison, denied on November 2 by the Facebook page of the Gendarmerie: “You will not be verbalized if you put the yellow safety vest on your dashboard, except in case of the hindrance to visibility. “This defined, in this case, as” the affixing of non-transparent objects on the windows” indeed exposes the motorist to a fine of 45 euro.

Training of the first and fifth graders

On Saturday, 15.09.2018, this year’s schooling for the first graders traditionally started with a service at 9 o’clock in the Catholic Church. The first graders were blessed with good wishes for their school start. Then the welcome program took place. All classes of the elementary school made their contribution to it. As a first program, the fourth graders under the direction of Mrs. Rausch sang a welcome song, which was composed by Mrs. Rausch herself.

The welcome song included motivating and encouraging passages to help the first year students get off to an exciting start in school. With her empathic address, the headmistress of the School, Ulrike Speck, welcomed the first graders, their parents, and guests. She pleaded for a trusting cooperation between parenting and the school. She gave the first-graders the road to do something wonderful now – they are schoolchildren.

As a result, the second graders with the “Lola-Rap” showed that reading with Lola is a really great thing. Lola accompanies the children in their first year of school reading, writing and learning letters. With the story of the lion Leo, who got stomachache on the excitement on his first day of school, Mrs. Speck tried to give courage to the first years, because each one of them was something very special and could do something very well. Together with Ms. Gartner and Mr. Sober, the schoolchildren could now sing a song together that they already knew from the kindergarten cooperation. The third graders filled the stage with best wishes for the new school students. Mrs. Speck rounded off the training with some important recommendations that also provide support and trust to parents in this new phase in which they are allowed to accompany their children on their educational journey. Ms. Speck ended her speech with these words: “School in itself is something wonderful if you look closely at it”. She also thanked her colleagues who provided the organization and the program. Last but not least, parents and guests exchanged their coffee and cake, clarified open questions and let this special day of their children come to an end. The entertainment was provided by the parents of the second graders.

Safety vests for our school beginners

Just in time for the beginning of the dark season, the 48 school-freshmen received bright yellow vests which made of reflective materials for their safe way to school again this year.

The foundation “Yellow Angel” of the ADAC and the “Deutsche Post AG” want to achieve through this action that especially the youngest road users on the way to school and in the free time with the bright and reflective vest are better seen and safer on the road are.

In order for the children to wear their vests, they are particularly suitable for children, from a cool hood to large images of the ADAC traffic detectives “Felix and Frieda”, who are always on the side of the young road users during the campaign. Full of joy the first graders tried the new vests with reflective fabric right away. The school expresses its sincere thanks on behalf of all children.

Hurray, the fifth years are finally here!

On Wednesday, the 12th of September, it was time. The big day was finally here and the enrollment of the fifth graders at the school took place.

The sixth grades, under the guidance of their first and second learning facilitators, set up a colorful program and warmly welcomed the new students in different languages, with a poem and two songs.

Mr. Sachiko spoke with his speech from the heart – a new and exciting period of life began for many expectant and curious fifth graders and their parents. Many unanswered questions buzzed around the room… Who will be my new learning companion? Can I find friends quickly? What does my classroom look like and who will I sit next to? Is there a climbing frame in the schoolyard and what are the breaks at my new school?

While the fifth graders were able to get to know their learning companions, their new classmates and their classroom, the parents of the sixth graders invited for coffee and cake and one or the other conversation in the auditorium. Some of the open questions could already be answered right there and everyone was already looking forward to the next day to get to know the new classmates, the learning companions and also the new school better.

Will “yellow vests” be Macron’s red caps?

Five years to the day after the ecotax fiasco, the “yellow vests” want to roll back the Philippe government.

The first snail operation took place in Haute-Savoie on Monday October 29th. Organized by transport and construction companies in the region, mobilization brought together 50 trucks, slowing traffic on several important axes in the region for a few hours, says Le Dauphine Libere.

For several days there have been repeated on social networks and in the media the cries of indignation and concern over the fate reserved to the purchasing power of the French, truncated by the rise of the CSG and abused by the increase in price fuels. If the government says it is taking an “ambitious” decision, bringing the rise in taxes back to the fight for the energy transition, voices are rising and initiatives are multiplying.

A petition against the rise of fuels has more than 500,000 signatories. Launched in May by an exhausted motorist, the text has seen a sharp rise in the number of signatories in recent hours.

Scattered mobilizations according to several models, which are added to the call for a national blocking day on November 17th.

More than 200 gatherings planned in France

To say “stop the rise of fuels” according to the motto of this mobilization, Internet users call to put their yellow safety vest – mandatory in every car – prominently on their windshield, as do the users here -Dessous.

The new red caps?

What revive the specter of red caps and make the Philip government fear the same fiasco had experienced Francois Hollande and Ségolène Royal with the ecotax?

Five years ago almost to the day, the mobilization of several thousand workers, sailors, farmers, artisans, small and large Breton bosses had destroyed, literally and figuratively, one of the leading provisions of the Dutch Mandate on the energy transition aimed at taxing 800,000 lorries on the non-paying network.

As for the yellow vests with reflective fabrics, the mobilization had its source in a general loaf on taxes. Born in Brittany, the movement had then won the whole territory. Many radars and eco-tax terminals had been destroyed in all corners of France despite the government’s stated determination to impose its device.

This is another point in common with the current situation. As anger rises in the country, majority leaders take turns in the media to forcefully assume this “ambitious policy choice.” After the interview of Gerald Darmanin Sunday, October 28 in the JDD, deputies and ministers defend the government’s decision in block and ensure that it will go to the end, especially to promote the energy transition.

But despite these similarities, the movement of yellow vests with reflective tapes is still far from the wave of red caps. Born on social networks, mobilization will have to be structured to have repercussions beyond social networks. She will not be able to weld around the Breton identity as the red caps did. The latter were also supported by numerous trade union organizations, professional branches and elected representatives of the region. This is not yet the case of “yellow vests”. In particular, truck drivers and their great nuisance power played a decisive role in the conflict.

The organizers of the first block in Haute-Savoie on Monday 29 did not indicate whether they would take part in the next blockages, simply explaining that their movement “is different” from the citizen mobilization that concerns “all motorists.”

Will the outrage find an echo on the ground? First answers on November 17th.

Safety vest and fall harness in one

Visible and safe, that’s the new safety vest with integrated H-design fall harness by Miller.

 

Wearing clothing, backpacks or materials over a hi-vis safety vest is not permitted in many situations, according to Miller in a press release. But in practice, according to the manufacturer, there are many examples where a fall harness is worn over a safety vest with reflective material. However, it impedes visibility, which is why the company brought a vest with integrated harness onto the market.

 

Comfort and freedom of movement

The safety vest, offers comfort and freedom of movement and is very suitable for people in the construction industry. The lining of the vest can be opened through a large zipper on the inside so that the harness can be fully integrated into the vest. Through the openings in the front and back, the coupling points of the harness can be used with external fall lines and fall blocks. The vest is adjustable and can be worn over both winter and summer clothing. There are no less than five pockets in the vest, which is enough for tools and accessories. The safety vest with the reflective fabric is available in the colors yellow and orange.

 

Safety vest and fall harness in one

Visible and safe, that’s the new safety vest with integrated H-design fall harness by Miller.

 

Wearing clothing, backpacks or materials over a hi-vis safety vest is not permitted in many situations, according to Miller in a press release. But in practice, according to the manufacturer, there are many examples where a fall harness is worn over a safety vest. However, it impedes visibility, which is why the company brought a vest with integrated harness onto the market.

 

Comfort and freedom of movement

The safety vest, offers comfort and freedom of movement and is very suitable for people in the construction industry. The lining of the vest can be opened through a large zipper on the inside, so that the harness can be fully integrated into the vest. Through the openings in the front and back, the coupling points of the harness can be used with external fall lines and fall blocks. The vest is adjustable and can be worn over both winter and summer clothing. There are no less than five pockets in the vest, which is enough for tools and accessories. The safety vest is available in the colors yellow and orange.

A shining example for the children

Great was the joy when police chief commissioner Manfred attended the first graders of Heinz- School. It immediately struck the children that the police officer had come to school with a special safety vest.

 

Well visible, when it gets darker. He wore the safety vest of the police, which makes its wearer well visible from afar for other road users through its bright signal colors and the reflective tapes – especially important in the dark season. The enthusiasm of the students was huge when Manfred announced that he.

 

In the second week of school, the first graders of the elementary school were visited by the two policewomen Karin and Verona. Both told the children about the dangerous situations in traffic.

 

They also made it clear to children how important it is to wear suitable safety equipment. Each student received a reflective safety vest and reflective wristband which is made of reflective materials. In the parking lot in front of the elementary school, the children then practiced the correct behavior on and in the school-builder, guided by the two traffic experts.

China’s Cliff-Climbing ‘Spider Woman’ Detonated Abroad

Recently, a video taken by CNN & BBC detonated the foreign social web. It describes a story about climbing cliffs without ropes or any other tools in Miao ancestry. This is not a recreational activity but a traditional pass down for hundreds of years.

 

The woman in the video named Luo Dengping from the Miao minority group, who has been climbing with no ropes in this part of Guizhou province, Chine, for centuries. It was local custom to climb these steep cliffs and place coffins of deceased relatives there. Villagers later used these skills to collect swallow dung for fertilizer, and herbs as medicine.

 

Many visitors came and wanted to see how we collected the herbs. They paid us to show them how we did it. We thought that would be an easier way to make money. Since more Chinese user Western medicine, climbers can no longer make enough money selling herbs.

 

Some villagers are now hired by the local tourism board to do no-rope climbing performances for tourists. They are known as “spider men” in Chine and make 900RMB ($137) a month base salary, with 0.3RMB commission for each tourist through the gate. They climb 100m up the cliffs two times a day and have four days off every month.

 

It is please news that we let the world know more about our minority activity. But some villagers do not have a strong body like a young man anymore. It is dangerous when climbing if they are physical overdraft. Relative government should notice this phenomenon and make some protective measures for them.

 

For safety sake, our normal person should prepare enough when we do some outdoor excise. We should wear professional equipment like safety vest with reflective tape or reflective heat transfer film, special shoes and etc. These equipment not only can avoid hurting but also can help if something wrong happens unexpectedly.