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Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party will, in the next few weeks, table in parliament the Patriot Bill, a law that will criminalise communicating with foreign embassies without government clearance.
The bill also criminalises openly criticising the regime.
In an interview with the state-controlled Sunday Mail, Zimbabwe’s justice, legal and parliamentary affairs permanent secretary, Virginia Mabhiza, said the law would be grounded on promotion and protection of national interests.
“Conduct such as private correspondence with foreign governments or any officer or agent thereof will be prohibited, including false statements influencing foreign governments, or any other such conduct aimed at undermining the country,” she said.
After winning disputed polls in July 2018 amid a failing economy and rising corruption, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was forced to use the army and police to quell resistance from the main opposition MDC Alliance and civic society.
But the latest crackdown on civic society and opposition that resulted in kidnappings, torture and the arrest of activists and journalists before the planned July 31 riots, drew international criticism.
The UK’s ambassador to the World Trade Organization and the UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, on Wednesday at a policy review on Zimbabwe, called on the country to uphold the rule of law and human rights and fight corruption for the country to move forward.
“Meaningful progress on reforms, along with respect for human rights and the rule of law, are the only way to sustainably deal with Zimbabwe’s underlying challenges,” he said.
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If you’ve always wanted to exercise but have had no idea how to go about it, here are some fitness tips for even the most clueless of beginners.
Change your diet. If you eat fast food and junk food, it’s clearly not the way to go. Start eating a lot of protein, drink milk, and drink lots of water. Hydration is key in exercising. Just make sure you are eating healthier, so as not to cancel out the progress you’ll be making when exercising.
It can be cardio, or even lifting weights. So long as you are doing it every day for 30 minutes, it’ll help you get used to a routine and the feeling of exercising. Once you’ve become used to it, you can exercise for longer. You are just starting out so don’t get discouraged. Start slow.
Because you are just starting out, focus on the form of the exercise you’re doing. Focusing on your form can help prevent possible injures. Make sure you relax, too. Don’t be so tense when you exercise. If you’re not fully relaxed, you can get injured more easily.
Don’t just stick with one exercise every day. Do some squats, push ups, or even some sit ups, but make sure to change it up. Mixing up your exercise routine can help keep you from getting bored, and allows you to work different muscles in your body, while letting others rest on off days.
That sounds strange, doesn’t it? But it’s true; your breathing is key. When you exercise, it’s all about pace and pattern. Once you figure out the pace of your exercise, you can then figure out the pattern of breathing correctly. Your body needs the steady flow of oxygen.
It may seem like a good idea, but it’s not. You should warm up instead. Warming up the body before a workout gets the blood and heart pumping. Stretch after you exercise. Stretching after exercising is also another way to prevent injury.
Hopefully these tips will give you an idea of what you should do as a beginner. It never hurts to ask either. If you’re at the gym and you have no idea what you’re doing on a machine or with a certain exercise, ask someone that does. The more you know, the better you’ll do!
There is a lot that goes into a great dorm room. You enter the room with a blank slate, and…
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Professor, African and African Diaspora Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts
Phone: +1 512 471 4071, +1 512 471 6676
S. Craig Watkins' teaching and research interests focus on race, media, youth culture, and hip-hop studies. One dimension of his research, critical media studies, hones in on what he calls the "new urban market" and how it is reshaping American popular culture, media, and everyday life. A second dimension of his research examines youth media behavior and lifestyle trends as well as the underlying sociological currents that shape them. He is the author of "Hip Hop Matters: Politics, Pop Culture and the Struggle for the Soul of a Movement" (Beacon Press 2005) and of "Representing: Hip Hop Culture and the Production of Black Cinema" (The University of Chicago Press 1998). In addition to his books Watkins is the author of several articles and book chapters examining the intersections between race, social change, and popular culture. Some of his future projects include a new book on the role of urban culture in America's entertainment economy and culture and research on young people and television. | <urn:uuid:4300b898-c88f-4eb2-87e5-57bcbbb00755> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://experts.utexas.edu/samuel_watkins | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.944714 | 256 | 1.640625 | 2 |
Investment in London’s utility networks – energy, water and digital – will be essential to help the city recover from COVID-19, achieve net zero carbon, increase resilience to risk, and support new development.
Planners have a key role to play in coordinating this investment to ensure that the right solutions are delivered at the right time. Plan-making creates the potential for a holistic approach, looking at the needs of a particular area and preparing delivery plans to align infrastructure with growth and regeneration. Through development management, planners can also help to coordinate utilities with the phasing of development, and integrate new assets with wider place-making outcomes, such as the design of public realm.
Faced with the challenges of accommodating significant growth, a number of London Boroughs have found innovative ways to coordinate utility infrastructure: setting up dedicated teams and testing new approaches to collaboration. The benefits have been realised in many of London’s key growth areas, including Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea, Kings Cross Central, Elephant and Castle, the Isle of Dogs and South Poplar and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
However, this process can be challenging. A lack of accessible data can mean that local authorities often struggle to understand their infrastructure needs, while utility companies can be reluctant to invest until development has a very high degree of certainty. There is a lack of skills and resources for infrastructure planning in local government, and a reliance on competitive bidding for infrastructure funds from different Whitehall departments.
While utilities are hidden away, a lack of early and integrated planning can create real problems. Uncoordinated streetworks causes disruption, congestion and pollution as different contractors repeatedly dig up the same stretch of road to lay pipes and cables. Long lead-in times for infrastructure can delay development and create unexpected costs. And looking at utilities in isolation from other aspects of the built environment can miss vital opportunities to identify more sustainable and resilient approaches, and perpetuate the use of carbon-intensive technologies.
Infrastructure governance – who calls the shots?
For transport infrastructure, the Mayor of London can (through TfL) direct investment to projects that achieve multiple benefits: unlocking development and supporting regeneration while improving health, tackling pollution and cutting carbon. But London, like other cities, cannot replicate this strategic approach for utilities. Following the privatisation that occurred during the 1980s, utility networks have been managed by for-profit companies which operate under a regulatory framework set by central government. This disconnected utilities from spatial planning, a subject we explored in our 2019 paper: A Smarter Approach to Infrastructure Planning.
To overcome these barriers, the Mayor established a dedicated Infrastructure Team at the GLA, tasked with supporting the coordination of utilities during planning and delivery. Since 2018, they have piloted a range of initiatives, creating a digital map of current and future infrastructure, and providing support to high-growth boroughs. These interventions have been welcomed by developers and utility companies, who all stand to benefit from a more coordinated approach.
In 2019, we partnered with the Infrastructure Team to develop a handbook which draws on best practice from across London, and describes how planners can coordinate utility infrastructure under the current system. But we know that wider changes are needed, so have recently published a policy paper which sets out four practical recommendations to government. These include:
- Supporting the creation of a new digital evidence base for London’s utilities, to speed up local plan-making and support development
- Updating the regulatory framework for utilities to encourage earlier and more effective collaboration with planning authorities
- Recognising the role of local and strategic planning in delivering national infrastructure objectives on the ground, like decarbonisation
- Providing stable long-term funding for infrastructure planning and coordination
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New York City voters voting (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)
Nearly 1 million New York City voters cast ballots in the mayoral primaries last month, according to unofficial results released by the New York City Board of Elections, marking the city's most participated-in local election in decades. While still low by historical standards, the turnout dwarfed the 2013 primaries -- the last mayoral race to have both Democratic and Republican primaries and no incumbent running -- by roughly 245,000 votes.
Combined Democratic and Republican turnout was 23% of registered voters in those two parties, a total of 998,000 voters out of 4,327,000 registered Democrats and Republicans. Turnout among Democratic voters was higher, with close to 25% of the city’s 3.77 million registered Democratic voters casting ballots, either in-person or by mail, in the primary won narrowly by Eric Adams. That is an increase from the roughly 22% that participated in the 2013 primary where Bill de Blasio was victorious.
Only 10.5% of 566,500 Republican voters in the city went to the ballot box, nominating Curtis Sliwa by a wide margin. The registration numbers are as of February, the latest provided by the New York State Board of Elections.
Democratic turnout as a percentage of registered voters was slightly over three points higher than in 2013, while Republican turnout dropped about one percent. The number of registered Democrats has grown by close to half a million since 2013, and Republicans by about 50,000, though they make up roughly the same proportions of the electorate. The two sets of party primaries were somewhat similar in that the 2013 and 2021 GOP races were both two-candidate affairs while the two Democratic primaries were more crowded competitions. There were key differences, however, particularly a number of changes to voting and election laws.
The New York City primaries this year were the first citywide races to use the new ranked-choice voting method (which is only at play in special and party primary elections) and the first mayoral elections to have both early voting and universal access to absentee voting. They took place as covid vaccination efforts made ground and public life reopened after more than a year of pandemic-related restrictions, but also amid an ongoing spike in gun violence and with unemployment rates still high. It was the first major city election after the Trump administration and the heightened political engagement it ushered in, though it’s unclear how much that may have waned after President Biden’s win last year.
Democratic turnout this year did beat the party's presidential primary showing last June, just after the height of the pandemic and with Biden already assured of the nomination, by about 90,000 votes (between those elections, from February 2020 to February 2021, about 142,000 more Democrats were added to the voter rolls).
The roughly 938,000 Democratic vote count was also about 25,000 higher than it was in the 2018 primaries when Governor Andrew Cuomo was challenged by Cynthia Nixon and there many other competitive state-level races, though turnout as a percentage of registered Democrats dropped two points in this primary from those in 2018.
Coming as the mayor, comptroller, several borough presidents, and dozens of City Council members faced term limits, last month’s primaries featured hundreds of candidates, many of whom benefited from the city's public campaign finance matching system. It’s unclear how much of a role ranked-choice voting’s advent played in the size of some of the candidate fields, from mayor on down the ballot.
Adams, the term-limited Brooklyn borough president, declared victory this past week after preliminary results from the Board of Elections showed him beating former sanitation commissioner Kathryn Garcia by one percent after eight rounds of instant run-off tabulation. The Democratic primary, open to two-thirds of the total registered electorate, featured 13 candidates including a range of moderates and progressives, electoral veterans and first-time candidates. The Republican primary, which only drew about 60,000 voters citywide, was between Sliwa, a vigilante and radio personality, and businessman Fernando Mateo.
The primaries, with almost all of the contests on the Democratic side, also included races for comptroller, public advocate, all five borough president posts, and all 51 City Council seats, as well as state-level posts of two district attorneys (Manhattan and Brooklyn), and judicial positions.
The turnout "shows there was some interest among voters," said Jerry Skurnik, a longtime political consultant, in an interview with Gotham Gazette. "Is it because they feel the city's in some kind of existential crisis and they came out or is it because there were two women who had a serious chance of winning?" He also noted the racial diversity of the group of frontrunner candidates, with three Black candidates, one of whom was Afro-Latina, and one of Asian descent. "Did that increase turnout in those groups? We don't know that yet...but that's a possibility," he said. Skurnik, among others, will analyze the granular voter turnout data when it is available, including analysis of the names of those who voted to estimate racial and ethnic group participation.
The fact that there was a large eight-candidate top tier of Demcoratic mayoral candidates all spending millions of dollars likely helped with turnout. As did the crowded and competitive primaries for comptroller, borough president offices, Manhattan District Attorney, and dozens of City Council races, several with more than 10 candidates on the ballot.
Part of the turnout increase may be the result of robust public engagement done by community-based organizations and supported by the city, which mirrored the successful outreach to boost Census response rates last year. "I think what we saw at the polls was the result of a lot of successful community outreach and organizing to ensure voters were prepared as much as possible for this type of election under the ranked choice voting system," said Lurie Daniel Favors, interim executive director of the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, over the phone.
"As it pertains to outreach within communities of African descent, we had a very successful census-based campaign. We used that campaign to help fuel the work that we were doing now," she added.
For Daniel Favors, the protests last summer against police brutality "really elevated the conversation about what civic engagement looks like." Part of that, she said, is a greater "awareness and understanding about the way in which the systemic levers of power can be manipulated, pulled, and operated to transfer benefits to traditionally marginalized communities."
Looking at a map of initial first-choice vote data, Adams' strong showing in the so-called "outer boroughs" -- especially in eastern Queens, central and eastern Brooklyn, and much of the Bronx -- stands out. "That population of more traditional Black voters tend to be a little bit more centrist, they may have progressive ideals but when it comes to that ballot box, they're very, very practical," Daniel Favors said, which helped propel Adams' rise. The fact that he was "from the community," having grown up in southeast Queens and lived as an adult in central Brooklyn, and a police reformer while serving for two decades in the NYPD earlier in his career also helped, she said.
Interesting dynamics played out across the five boroughs in comparison to 2013, the last time the city saw a competitive Democratic primary for mayor. The number of Democratic votes in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens grew by about two-fifths (44%, 40%, and 39% growth, respectively) from 2013, while the vote count in Manhattan grew by 33%. The Bronx saw the lowest growth in Democratic votes, with a shift of 10%. The changes could be the result of shifts in the number of registered voters (itself a function of the population, which hasn't changed significantly, and enthusiasm to register), voters' enthusiasm to vote, or other factors like the impact of the pandemic, which devastated many Bronx communities.
Comparisons to the 2013 Republican primary are more erratic. Manhattan saw the total number of Republican ballots cast cut nearly in half, while the Republican vote count on Staten Island grew by about half. Queens saw no change in the Republican vote count and the count in the Bronx and Brooklyn dropped by 5% and 18%, respectively.
About 191,000 of the nearly 998,000 votes were cast in person during the nine-day early voting period leading up to election day. The early voting turnout was about four times higher than it was in the presidential primary last June, which had a far less competitive Democratic primary and was plagued by fears of spreading COVID-19 at poll sites. Another 132,000 ballots were absentees mailed in or dropped off. That represents a decrease in absentee voting of two-thirds from last June, the first New York election to allow universal mail-in voting.
According to an analysis of unofficial BOE absentee data done by the CUNY Graduate Center's Center for Urban Research, the districts with the most absentee ballot returns were in Manhattan (the Upper East and West Sides, Midtown, and parts of Lower Manhattan) and Downtown Brooklyn. The areas with the lowest absentee return rates were Staten Island's South Shore and the South Bronx.
When all the votes are counted and the official results released, the Board of Elections will release the full "vote cast record," with granular detail about the votes and ballots, which will show how voters approached the initial citywide use of ranked-choice voting and this election, including for mayor and all the other offices on ballots.
Exit polling conducted by good government group Common Cause New York and Rank the Vote NYC, a voting advocacy and education group, showed 83% of the Democratic voters surveyed ranked at least two mayoral candidates, 72% ranked three candidates, and 42% ranked five candidates. Eighty percent of white voters ranked more than three candidates compared with 72%, 66%, and 64% of Asian, Black, and Hispanic voters, respectively, according to the poll, Seventy-eight percent of respondents said they "understood Ranked Choice Voting extremely or very well" and about the same said they want the system in future elections.
"From the voters' standpoint, this was a very successful entry into a new system," Daniel Favors said. "I think the data supports the fact that with even more of the type of education and ground games that we saw, even more New Yorkers would have been that much more empowered to participate."
She attributed part of the success to the allure of the new format. "Once they realized it wasn't a winner take all system and the strength of their ballot would actually last further into the process, I think that gave people a sense of empowerment," she said. According to the exit poll, 41% of voters ranked candidates "because it gave them more of a say in who gets elected."
About 139,000 Democratic ballots were "exhausted" by the eighth-round face-off between Adams and Garcia, meaning voters didn't rank the two candidates anywhere on their ballots. When Maya Wiley, former counsel to de Blasio, was eliminated in the penultimate round of the still-unofficial instant runoff that factored in almost all the votes, 74,000 ballots were exhausted, while 129,000 went to Garcia and 50,000 to Adams, according to the BOE's unofficial tabulation. Adams then led over Garcia by 8,426 votes. | <urn:uuid:c834de08-9152-4765-8687-0b6617f476f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.gothamgazette.com/city/10639-initial-voter-turnout-2021-new-york-city-primaries?mc_cid=7c36bfe66b&mc_eid=45afb84d78 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.974863 | 2,340 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Check out my interview with the awesome Debra Kempf Shumaker.
How do you take your coffee?
Debra: I’ve recently switched to tea with just a touch of cream.
Burnt toast. Yum or yuck?
What made you smile recently?
Debra: My teens. They crack me up a lot.
Would you rather fly or be invisible?
Ok, let’s talk about your non fiction picture book FREAKY, FUNKY FISH. What was your inspiration for this book?
Debra: This book is a product of a couple of things that came together. In spring 2018, after I had been focusing a lot on picture book biographies, I decided to switch gears and write something in rhyme again. (I had written a few stories in rhyme years earlier, but they never sold.) After reading fun, rhyming books on bugs, squirrels, water, etc. I started brainstorming for a topic and remembered a fiction picture book I wrote in 2013 about fish. While writing that book, I discovered that there were so many strange fish out there. Wa la! Idea born.
While you were researching, were there any fish facts that really surprised you?
Debra: Oh, so many surprised me! When I saw a video of the barreleye fish with its transparent head, I knew I wanted to work that into my book. Seriously, it’s one of the strangest and coolest things I have ever seen. Another surprise was that fish “sing”. My son had an aquarium of fish for a few years and we never heard them make noise, so this fascinated me. Fish don’t have vocal cords, so they obviously don’t sing like humans sing, but lots of fish make noises with various body parts — snapping tendons, vibrating muscles, gnashing teeth — to find mates, keep schools together, etc. When different species of fish make their barks, grunts, chirps, etc., together at dawn and dusk, it sounds a bit like a chorus of birdsong. There are some cool audio clips online and I listed one of those websites in the back matter of the book.
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Summer in Florida is rapidly approaching and at this point, many farmers/gardeners take this time to take a break from their growing cycle, and use the summer months (June to August) to clean and reinvigorate their soil. They do this for two reasons: Florida summers are so hot and wet that pests are extremely difficult to control, and they want to break the growth cycles of already present pests and disease. One common method used to clean their soil is called soil solarization. This chemical free approach utilizes the sun to heat up the soil and kill present pests and disease. By securing a clear plastic cover on preferably tilled ground, heat accumulates under the cover, heating the soil to temperatures around 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be noted that this method does kill both pests and beneficial organisms. However, beneficial organisms will return more rapidly than non-beneficial ones. Additionally, this method is very effective when trying to get rid of nematodes. For more information on soil solarization, click on the following articles developed by the UF IFAS department.
From my garden to yours,
Eden Santiago-Gomez is the Community Gardens Program Assistant, with UF/Pasco County Extension Office. Eden is creating community gardens throughout the county, starting in little ol’ Dade City. The program is designed to help low-income communities grow their own food to diversify and increase their nutrition intake, while also increasing financial security. | <urn:uuid:863f5474-e1db-4289-8111-5d8dfee9f4e5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pascoco/2017/04/13/soil-solarization/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.941926 | 378 | 3.015625 | 3 |
SpaceX Will Launch Two More Rockets Out of Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has two new orders for rocket launches out of Cape Canaveral.
The new orders would send one communications satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket, and other from Saudi Arabia on a Falcon Heavy rocket. SpaceX will launch the satellites sometime between late 2017 and 2018.
The private space company has more than 60 missions on its manifest.
Rocket launches have been on hold, and will be for at least a few more months, as the company works to make sure there isn’t a repeat of the Falcon 9 rocket that exploded shortly after liftoff back in June.
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Japanese cuisine has taken the world by storm. The world’s best and brightest cities have high-end sushi restaurants scattered across them, and noodle bars hidden like gems.
What is sometimes overlooked, though, are the hundreds of delicious traditional Japanese desserts. These deserve just as much attention as savoury dishes like sushi and ramen.
Japanese desserts are unlike any other, and that is predominantly because of the ingredients used to make them.
For many years, sugar was not available in most parts of Japan. That wasn’t going to stop people from creating delicious sweet treats, though! The people of Japan managed to concoct delicious desserts without sugar. This led to most traditional sweet dishes including alternative ingredients, like rice and beans.
In general, traditional Japanese desserts, otherwise known as wagashi, are unique and aesthetic treats that are perfect for bringing a meal to a delightful close.
Take a look below, where we explore twenty-two of our favourite, most mouth-watering traditional Japanese desserts.
First on the list is a dish that slightly resembles our western pancakes. The sweet treat comprises two pancakes, which are sandwiched together with an anko filling. Anko is a paste made from Japanese azuki beans, which are sweet beans that often crop up in Japanese desserts.
These days, anko often includes honey or sugar, and is a key component in dozens of other Japanese dishes. Some dorayaki simply have anko as the filling, while others have additional ingredients, like ice cream and chestnuts.
You can basically tailor this dessert to include all your favorite fillings, which is one of the best things about it!
If you live in the Queensland capital and fancy some Japanese food, why not check out our restaurant guide?
Made from ground coffee and covered in cream, this dessert is the perfect pick-me-up after a filling lunch. The bitter taste of the coffee is complemented perfectly by the sweetness of cream, and the overall texture is soft and delicate.
I don’t know about you, but I would much rather have one of these than an espresso digestif.
This is the second dessert on the list that utilizes naturally sweet beans to flavor it. Otherwise known as red bean cakes, these little treats look a little like steamed dumplings, However, they have a sweet anko paste instead of a meaty filling.
These bite-sized traditional Japanese desserts are as fluffy as clouds, but a few of them should be filling enough to satiate you.
This is probably the most popular Japanese treat, or at least the one that is most recognized by us westerners. They are a dessert or snack in and of themselves, but are also included as an element of multiple other desserts. The main ingredient in mochi is a type of sticky rice, called mochigome.
This rice is repeatedly pounded until it forms a sort of dough. These chewy round delights are a Japanese favourite. There are different types of mochi for every occasion. Many significant days in the Japanese calendar have been assigned their own unique mochi.
For example, to celebrate spring and Japan’s beloved cherry blossom trees, a pink sakura mochi is enjoyed throughout the country.
Be careful to chew carefully when you eat mochi, though; they are so dense and chewy that they are actually responsible for hundreds of choking-related hospitalisations every year. Stay safe!
For some Japanese restaurant recommendations in Melbourne, see here.
Similar to mochi, the main ingredient in this dessert is rice. Some of you may have seen them served on sticks, which makes them look just like marshmallows. In fact, many people even roast them over an open fire to get a toasted skin, just like we do with marshmallows.
They can be eaten by themselves, but are most commonly enjoyed accompanied by a sweet topping. One of the most popular toppings is shoyu, which is a sticky glaze made from sugar and starch.
Like mochi, there are endless varieties of dango; you can get them in pretty much every color under the sun! As well as filling people’s bellies, these desserts have also inspired a Japanese hairstyle called ‘odango’, which is similar to what we might call ‘space buns’.
This is not the name of one particular dessert, but rather of a category of Japanese desserts. This category is comprised of any type of sweet treat that looks aesthetically pleasing enough to be brought to a Japanese tea ceremony. These sweets must be freshly made, and are often very small.
Common ingredients found in namagashi include anko and fruit jelly. These desserts are thought of more as art than merely as a dessert, and this is reflected in the endless array of namagashi designs that are available throughout the year.
These are most commonly eaten with a cup of matcha tea.
We adore ramen in our house. see here for some of the best ramen in Perth.
Higashi is a small sweet treat that is often served alongside Namagashi, but which is completely different from it. Instead of being made from fresh ingredients, higashi is a category of sweets that contain no fresh ingredients, and which are thus very long lasting.
They are equally as fancy and artistic as namagashi, and can also be found at prestigious events like tea ceremonies. However, higashi are more similar to western cookies than they are to our desserts.
They are available in unlimited shapes and sizes, as well as multiple colors. Pretty much any concept can be made into higashi. They are one of the more versatile traditional Japanese desserts.
These cakes sound more European than Japanese, and for good reason. Although they have been around in Japan for hundreds of years now, they originated from Portugal. Castella is a spongey, light cake, which is often used to make Japanese pancakes – for example those in dorayaki.
The edges of the cakes tend to be browned and slightly crispy, while the main bulk of the sponge is light and fluffy.
One of the main ingredients in castella is sugar, which meant that until recently it was rarely available to the wider public in Japan, and was predominantly enjoyed by wealthy aristocrats who had access to sugar.
Luckily for us commoners, sugar is now widely available, and thus so are these delicious cakes!
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One of the desserts that uses mochi as a core ingredient is mochi ice cream. Balls of ice cream are covered in a coat of mochi dough, then coated with a sprinkle of corn starch. This dessert was developed in the 80s, so is not exactly traditional, but it is certainly widely loved in Japan.
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Yokan is a type of dense jelly, which is often cut into small rectangles. It is made in a rainbow of colours. The jelly is sometimes made from bean paste – either red bean or white bean – and agar.
Agar is what creates the bulk of the jelly texture. It is a natural plant-derived alternative to gelatin. Agar can easily be injected with flavour, so there is yokan available with all sorts of tastes.
These little bites of heaven are found in pretty much every Japanese souvenir shop, and are perfect for bringing home to your friends and family as little gifts.
This next dessert looks as amazing as it tastes. A huge slab of fluffy bread is caramelised and topped with lashings of butter and honey. It is a little bit like french toast, in many ways, but – personally – we think this has more of a wow factor.
When we say this dish consists of a huge slab of bread, we mean it; the piece of bread that this dessert centres around is about the size of a whole loaf!
This might sound like too much, but the moisture that it soaks up from the butter and honey makes it melt in the mouth and almost dissolve onto your tongue.
It can be topped with pretty much anything else you fancy, and many Japanese customers opt for a scoop of ice cream and some fruit alongside the honey and butter. This dish can be eaten after a meal, and is also frequently used as an alternative to birthday cakes.
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You have probably seen those giant, wobbly, fluffy cheesecakes that frequently go viral on Instagram. They look like gravity-defying giant pancakes, but are actually Japanese cheesecakes.
They are renowned for their light-as-a-feather texture and insanely jiggly body, and are one of Japan’s most famous desserts. The unmatched airiness of these cakes comes from perfectly whipping egg whites into the pancake batter.
This dish is sold across Japan, and is now also found in restaurants all over the United States, but is surprisingly easy to make at home, too.
Although it is called a cheesecake, it is like a mixture of a souffle, pancake, and cheesecake. And let me tell you, that is a winning combination in our book!
Daigaku Imo are sweet potatoes that have been dessert-ified by being candied and deep-fried. This dish is particularly popular in the colder months, and is a staple Japanese comfort food.
The process is simple. Chop sweet potatoes into small chunks, deep-fry them and then smother them in a gooey caramel sauce. The already sweet flavour of the vegetable is heightened and complemented perfectly by the sweet syrup.
The best thing about this dessert is its variety of textures; the soft inside of the potato is met with the crisp texture of the potato skin, which is then augmented by the crunch of the caramel.
Each mouthful of this dish is a complete delight, and we don’t know how it’s not more popular overseas. Unlike the previously scarce supply of Castella, Daigaku Imo has always been enjoyed across the Japanese nation.
Sweet potatoes were and still are very cheap ingredients, so people from all walks of life have been able to experience the deliciousness of Daigaku Imo for years.
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Kinako is a type of flour made from roasted soybeans. It is commonly used in Japanese dishes, and is an essential part of these traditional Japanese desserts. It was often used as a sweetener back when sugar wasn’t widely available.
This dish is quick and simply to make, and has tasty results. Just drain and slice the tofu, before topping it with a sprinkling of kinako and your choice of syrup.
The most commonly used syrup in Japan for this dish is kuromitsu sugar syrup. Alternatively, the old faithful bean past, anko, is equally as delicious with the tofu.
Otherwise known in Japan as kashi, this dessert originated from China but has been in Japan for many centuries. It is a traditional Japanese jelly, whose main ingredient is agar.
Mizu-Yokan is exactly like regular yokan, but it has much more water in it. The increased water content makes this dessert more refreshing than traditional yokan, which is why it is often served during the hotter months.
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Matcha is Japan’s most well known type of green tea powder, and is now drunk and enjoyed all over the world. The flavour of matcha is unique, but can be described as refreshing.
When used to make ice cream, the result is a soothing and light dessert that is unlike any other type of ice cream. Green tea is renowned for its health benefits, so eating matcha flavored ice cream almost feels like you’re being really healthy!
When you taste this dessert, you mind find the flavoors surprising, considering the way it is presented…This dessert is a type of cake, which is uniquely molded into the shape of a fish! This bizarre twist makes the sweet flavours of the cake all the more delightful.
The main part of the cake is not the batter, but actually the filling of the cake, which is where the predominant flavors come from. The versatile red bean paste is frequently used to fill these fishy cakes, but you can also find pretty much any other type of filling in them, too.
Sweet potato can make an appearance in this dessert, as can chocolate, tofu, and even cheese. Taiyaki can also be made into a savoury snack, when it is filled with meat like sausage and pork.
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Next up is a dish that strongly influenced the development of taiyaki. It has the same cake batter exterior, and is commonly filled with anko.
The main difference between imagawayaki and taiyaki is that, instead of the unique fish shape, imagawayaki has a round shape and a slightly crisped outer layer. Like its predecessor, this cake can be filled with all kinds of things, including custard, fruit, and cheese.
This dessert is particularly popular during hot summer months. It is refreshing, cooling, and comes in a huge range of flavours. Kakigori is a mound of fresh shaven ice, which is then covered in your choice of fruit syrup.
It may not sound like much, but it is actually full of flavor! Unlike other desserts, kakigori won’t fill you up or leave you feeling bloated, and is a low-calorie alternative to ice cream or sorbet.
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Particularly popular in the Japanese city of Nagoya, this bite-sized treat is made from sugar and rice flour. The result of mixing these ingredients is a chewy and sticky cake.
A variety of different flavors are added to the two main ingredients to make these available in all sorts of flavors, ranging from fruit to matcha, to chestnut. There is an uiro out there for everyone!
Last, but not least, on our list is a dessert that is reminiscent of Mexican flan or American custard puddings. It is served cold, so is perfect if you are looking for a refreshing treat on a hot day. Its texture is smooth and silky, but slightly firmer than flan.
The main ingredients are milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and the dessert is so popular that there are packets of instant purin mix widely available in grocery stores all over Japan.
Purin is not cooked regularly in the oven or on the stove, but is instead formed in a water bath which is heated in the oven. The best part of this dessert is the sweet caramel sauce that is drizzled on top.
Nearly all of these traditional Japanese desserts are made from natural ingredients, many of which act as alternatives to sugar. Even though sugar is now widely available across the country, Japan’s traditional desserts are still as popular – and delicious – as ever.
So many traditional Japanese desserts utilize the sweetness of beans to flavor them; around half of the dishes on this list contain a type of anko, or bean paste. So, before you order a load of Japanese sweet treats, you might want to make sure you like the taste of anko!
If you don’t – that’s fine! There are plenty of fabulous desserts that don’t include the sugar alternative. Purin, Kakigori, Matcha ice cream, and Castella are just a few of Japan’s sweet dishes that refrain from the use of anko.
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|Fisheries Technologies for Developing Countries (BOSTID, 1987, 167 p.)|
Many of the fishermen in developing countries are locked into economic systems that result in relative poverty. Although the technologies they use have evolved in accord with indigenous biological resources and socioeconomic realities, there may be opportunities for improvement. Existing technologies from other developing regions might be transferred to these fisheries and some of the technological advances from industrialized countries might benefit artisanal fishermen.
This report describes some of these innovative fishing technologies for small-scale fishermen, administrators of fisheries, development assistance groups, and others concerned with fisheries The objective is to establish new contacts, to examine alternative fishing technologies, and, after careful planning, to encourage application in new areas.
There are about 15 million traditional small-scale fishermen in the Third World, perhaps half of whom fish full time. Another 15 million people are involved in fish preservation and distribution Assuming an average family of six, close to 200 million people in poorer countries are dependent on small-scale fisheries. For these people and the many others whom they supply, fish caught by traditional methods represent their principal source of protein.
Traditional fisheries may be commercial or subsistence, but they each have in common a small cash income. Fishermen of this sector often live in isolated coastal villages and may also be engaged in subsistence agriculture. In many societies, artisanal fishermen occupy the lowest social and economic class.
The fisherman's main wealth is in his fishing gear (boats, motors, nets, and lines), which is subject to rapid depreciation and loss. Fishermen either construct their own boats and assemble their gear or purchase them from village experts. In some cases, their small boats are powered with outboard gasoline motors, although sail and paddle power are common. Fishing practices tend to be labor intensive with minimal mechanical assistance. The total investment in fishing equipment is generally quite low, and the artisanal fisherman is quite adept at minimum input management.
Fishing productivity in the artisanal sector is consequently variable and low; many fishermen catch only one or two tons of fish per year. Nevertheless, the fish catch per ton of fuel consumed is much higher than in the industrial sector. The catch is rarely distributed in organized markets; more often it goes to local markets or is consumed by the fishermen's family.
PROBLEMS OF SMALL-SCALE FISHERMEN
Artisanal fishermen face a series of difficulties that contribute to their marginal standard of living. Government fishery policies often tend to concentrate resources in the modern, large-scale, commercial fisheries that earn foreign exchange. Thus, the small-scale fisherman finds it difficult or impossible to obtain credit, extension services, marketing assistance, or similar aid from development programs.
Traditional fishermen often compete with the industrial sector over limited common resources in the exclusive economic zone and commonly lose against more efficient technologies Numerous conflicts between these two types of fisheries occur. Typically, trawlers enter areas used by artisanal fishermen, destroying spawning and feeding areas, and damaging their buoys, nets, and traps. Further, the by-catch from inshore shrimp trawlers is often discarded, both removing the resource from the small-scale effort decreasing the availability of protein.
In many coastal zones, overexploitation of marine resources is already a serious problem that is augmented by low productivity. It heightens the conflicts between the industrial and traditional fisheries and endangers the economic and nutritional status of people who rely on the traditional fisheries.
Fish stocks may also be depleted by pollution from urban areas, industry, or mining; this more seriously affects small fishermen who have only limited mobility. Mangrove destruction, which removes vital spawning grounds, is also detrimental to coastal fish stocks.
In addition to biological overfishing and stock depletion, economic overfishing often plagues the small-scale sector. Excessive use of boats, fuel, and gear may double the effort needed to catch a limited amount of fish.
Market access is impeded by lack of credit, capital, and transportation. Moreover, the small-scale fishermen's lack of organization precludes them from influencing the market. The unavoidable dependence on middlemen for the means of production and marketing is often a great liability.
In other situations, the artisanal fisherman's reliance on less than optimal fishing vessels, methods, and gear may limit his catch, especially when he is competing with the industrial sector. The lack of adequate landing and processing facilities exacerbates heavy losses from wastage and makes selling fish outside the local area difficult.
Boat construction is a growing problem for many fishermen. The traditional dugout canoe, proa, and catamaran used for fishing and marine transportation require high-quality hardwood. With deforestation of many tropical coastal areas, these strong, workable, long-lived woods are increasingly scarce.
Many artisanal fishermen have adopted outboard motors, and sail technology has fallen into disuse. Outboard gasoline motors are expensive, difficult to repair, and not fuel efficient. Their costs can seriously restrict fishing operations. In West Africa, the lack of foreign exchange to purchase spare parts, replacement motors, and fuel has resulted in a decrease in the percentage of motorized small-scale fishing boats.
While recognizing the diverse problems faced by the small-scale fisherman in the Third World, this report will primarily address technological considerations. Innovative, relatively inexpensive technologies that, under some circumstances, might help fishermen will be described. Although not necessarily the newest, most sophisticated developments, these techniques may have already found successful application in a specific region. A technology might be successfully adapted to a new area if it solves a specific problem, causes no ecological or social problems, and is economically feasible and desired by the community it is intended to serve. Successful applications of new mechanical or fabrication technologies also require training, service support, and locally available components and spare parts.
There are no universal answers in fisheries technologies. Each fishery should be studied individually to determine the technologies that are applicable to its specific conditions.
Traditional fishing vessels are highly adapted to the fishing techniques and marine conditions of a specific region. This coordination between structure and function is not without problems, however. Small fishing boats often have a limited range of operations and are unsafe. They may lack structures to store and protect the catch. The high-quality timber used for boat construction in many tropical areas is increasingly scarce. Thus, in some regions there may be a stimulus for modifications in vessel design and construction materials.
High-quality timber and planks may be replaced by laminated wood composites (plywoods) preserved and sealed with resins. Plywood pieces can be wired together with galvanized soft-iron wire and then sealed with epoxy resins in the "stitch-and-glue" technique. Plywood boats are strong and light and are used in many parts of the world.
New construction techniques use veneers or thin plywood strips to build up a laminated hull over a mold. The veneer layers are oriented diagonally to each other and glued with epoxy resins. Plywood or fast-growing woods can be used in these rapid construction methods.
Rafts made from plastic tubes have become widely accepted in Taiwanese coastal fisheries, as have ferrocement vessels in Cuba and China.
Fiberglass is another increasingly popular material for boat construction because of its light weight, longevity, and strength. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Bay of Bengal program has adapted a fiberglass version of the traditional vu, a wooden outrigger. A number of fiberglass modifications of traditional West African fishing vessels have also been designed by the Yamaha Motor Company of Japan.
Alternative hull forms have gained popularity in some regions. Multihulled vessels or outriggers, traditionally found in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, offer certain advantages for small-scale fisheries: they are stable, can be beached, and have a large working deck.
The outboard gasoline motor, widely used in small-scale fisheries throughout the world, is not very fuel efficient. Fuel is expensive, a high level of maintenance is required, and spare parts are scarce. Fishing vessels are frequently overpowered and waste fuel, in part because of the fishermen's desire for high speed to increase their range or competitiveness.
Fuel savings can be achieved by employing more efficient motors or using alternative fuels. Diesel-powered outboard and inboard motors have longer lifetimes than their gasoline counterparts and may be more economical. However, their high initial cost may be prohibitive to the small fishermen.
Gasifier technology has been developed in the Philippines and applied to fishing boats. Charcoal is burned with limited oxygen supply to produce a gaseous mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane, which can be used to fuel gasoline engines. Steam engines are also being investigated as power sources for small boats.
The oldest propulsion technique, wind power, is being reintroduced in a number of small-scale fisheries. Sails may be used as the main means for propulsion or to assist an engine. Fishermen can take advantage of the winds, thus saving fuel and reducing operating costs. Having an alternative propulsion source also increases the crew's safety. The details of sail-assist are specific for each fishery, since marine conditions, fishing vessels, and methods all vary.
The sails may be constructed of very inexpensive materials, such as canvas bags or the plastic sheeting used by kattumaran fishermen in Southern India. These sails last for many months, and can be easily repaired or replaced.
The Bay of Bengal program in India and Sri Lanka has reintroduced sailing rigs to small fishing vessels with positive results. A great deal of work has also gone into fitting sails to West African fishing canoes.
The high stability of catamarans permits them to carry larger sail areas than equivalent monohulls. Experimental fishing catamarans using sails have been adopted in India, West Africa, and the South Pacific.
Fishing Methods and Gear
The time-tested fishing methods are usually ideal for a given region since they have evolved to best fit such local requirements as the species to be captured and the desired size, the type of coast, and the marine conditions. Changing conditions may dictate new approaches, however. Modernizing factors are always a consideration for every traditional fishing method or gear. Moreover, successful fishing arts could be transferred from one region to another if conditions were comparable. There are numerous examples of innovative fishing arts being used in the Third World that are unknown several hundred miles away. New technologies could tap previously unexploited resources or allow small-scale fishermen to compete more effectively with the industrial sector.
Longlines, successfully used in many areas, offer great potential for the small-scale fishermen. These unwatched lines with multiple hooks attached to branch lines (snoods) may be set vertically or horizontally and can be anchored or allowed to drift. Modernization of this art involves the mechanization of hauling, the use of detachable snoods and polyethylene lines that float just off the bottom, and the introduction of light-emitting lures, which may help to increase the catch.
Pots and traps are universal and have the advantage of low cost and minimal inputs. They are highly specific to species and sizes, and their placement requires knowledge of the local conditions. Modernization in these fisheries is manifested by the use of more durable construction materials than traditional woods and fibers. Thus, modern Japanese octopus pots are constructed of sections of PVC pipe. Loss of traps or pots can be minimized by attaching them to longlines or by installing time release devices (pop-ups).
Light attraction of fish could be employed in many parts of the world. It is now used on Lake Tanganyika to attract fish to the opening between the two hulls of a catamaran. A liftnet captures the fish after they have been concentrated. In the Caspian Sea, light is also commonly used to attract fish to liftnets.
Trawling is a fishing technique usually restricted to industrial fisheries. However, two small boats with 5-hp motors can pair trawl, pulling the net together and thus compete with larger trawlers for benthic species.
Fish concentrate around submerged objects such as reefs, rocks, logs, and harbor structures. Fishermen have observed this and built artificial underwater structures to concentrate fish stocks. Artificial reefs are common in many traditional fisheries. Modern technologies may provide durable materials for these structures, but their function remains the same. Artificial reefs can be used as effective management tools. By concentrating the fish crop, fishermen can save time and fuel, thereby facilitating the catch.
Bundles of brush are placed in secluded coastal areas in West Africa, Cuba, and the Philippines to provide shelter and spawning areas for fish. Lobster shelters made of mangrove branches are prevalent in the lobster fisheries of Cuba and the Yucatan in Mexico. Traditional Japanese artifical reefs employ rock and rubble to enhance fishing grounds. Tires and cement are common materials for artificial reefs in Taiwan, the United States, and Israel, whereas the Japanese invest in sophisticated fiberglass, concrete, and steel modules.
Thailand's Department of Fisheries conducts an artificial reef program whose objective is to enhance fishing grounds for artisanal fishermen. Concrete trawler exclusion modules, which damage trawling nets of industrial fisheries, have also been deployed.
Artificial reefs are placed on the sea floor; fish aggregating devices (FADS) are used at the surface or suspended in the water column to attract pelagic species. Japanese fisheries employ floating bamboo shelters to attract dolphin fish or tuna. Philippine payaos are tuna-attracting bamboo rafts with palm fronds that are anchored in deep water. Modern FADs are constructed of steel, plastic, and artificial fibers, and may be more durable than traditional structures. Nevertheless, they are easily lost in the marine environment.
Mariculture offers an alternative to the overexploited marine resources in many coastal regions. It is possible that some fishing communities could also become involved with sea farming to provide additional protein or income. Sea farming in underutilized coastal areas would not compete with terrestrial agriculture for space and could be implemented without large investments. This report will only address mariculture in the coastal ocean, not the much larger topic of pond cultivation.
Recent research by the Smithsonian Institution has shown the biological feasibility of algal turf mariculture in nearshore areas. Algal turfs are grown on screens and then fed to herbivores such as whelk, parrotfish, and crab.
Highly nutritious seaweeds are consumed in Asia and are also employed in industry. The red algae Eucheuma is cultured on monofilament nets on family farms in the Philippines. The edible kelp Laminaria is cultivated on longlines and floating rafts in China. Nori (Porphyra), a popular edible seaweed, is farmed on submerged nets in Japan.
Cage culture of marine fish is still in its infancy but will undoubtedly gain popularity. The cages protect the fish from predators and simplify harvesting. The limited space available to the fish ensures that they will convert feed efficiently.
Crustaceans and molluscs are widely cultured in the marine environment. Oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops are typically grown on lines, stakes, or on the bottom, in many parts of the world. The highest productivity of these animals is in off-bottom culture. Good yields of mussels have been obtained in Western Samoa. The giant clam Tridacna displays a rapid growth rate and has demonstrated good potential for mariculture in the Caroline Islands.
Integrated sea farms have been established in Indonesia and the Philippines. Houses are built on bamboo stilts over the protected reef flat where sea farmers culture seaweed, shellfish, and fish.
Approximately 35 percent of the world's fish catch is lost after harvesting. These losses are great in the small-scale fisheries in tropical countries. Simple preservation techniques, common in one area of the world, could be employed in others to reduce postharvest losses.
Icing is a preferred preservation technique, but since it requires gasoline or electricity, it is often expensive. The Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand has field-tested an ice-making machine that uses solar energy. Wind and biomass energy may also run refrigeration systems.
Fish may be salted by dry or wet methods, although the latter (brine and pickle) are best for tropical applications. Numerous solar driers are in use throughout the tropics. They exclude insects and develop high enough temperatures to reduce mold or bacterial spoilage. Black plastic lining in the chamber absorbs heat and initiates a flow of heated air through the drier.
Improved smokers, such as the Chorkor smoker, are gaining acceptance in West Africa. They have long lives, low construction costs, consume little firewood, and have a large fish capacity.
Other processing methods have been perfected in specific regions. Minced fish (surimi) is the starting material for a number of fishpaste products in Japan. Kamaboko-the use of cheap fish flesh for reconstituting textured marine product analogs (such as crab legs, shrimp, and lobster meat) is becoming more widespread, acceptable, and profitable. Boiling fish in water is a short-term preservation technique practiced in Southeast Asia. Fermented fish products, such as sauces and pastes, are common in South and Southeast Asia.
This report treats fishing technology alone, as if it were isolated from biological, economic, cultural, and political considerations. The constraints of the small-scale fisherman in the Third World are usually socioeconomic and rarely due simply to the absence of a specific technology. Those who are involved in the introduction of technologies must be sensitive to the complete environment of the fisherman. Some of these interconnected considerations influencing the transfer of fishing technology include biological, economic, and social factors.
Before any innovative marine technology is introduced, the marine resources to be exploited should be identified and assessed. Their temporal and spatial distribution, population dynamics, behavior, and life history should all be known. Sufficient stocks must be available to support the increased fishing effort.
At present, many coastal marine species are biologically overfished by the existing technologies. If this is the case for the fishery in question, there is certainly no need to introduce more efficient fishing technologies that would further exceed the maximum sustainable yield. A new technology will create an impact on the fish stocks. The magnitude of the impact should be determined so that effective management programs could be revised or initiated.
The introduction of new technologies involves investment of capital. Artisanal fishermen will only embrace and continue to use new technologies that satisfy their own economic interests. Any increased capital, or operating or maintenance costs must be balanced by an increased catch, which translates into increased profit. Careful cost-benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and pilot projects must be undertaken to ensure that this is the case.
The new technology must also be carefully compared with and evaluated against current technologies to ascertain that it is more successful and is worth the increased investment. If it is determined that there is an overinvestment in boats, gear, and fuel (economic overfishing), it may not be wise to introduce a new technology.
Most small-scale fishermen operate with an economic philosophy of minimal input management. That is, they invest as little as possible and hope for a maximum return. This method of operation must be understood by those working in fisheries development.
Credit must be available to the artisanal fishery sector with conditions of financing that are culturally acceptable and economically reasonable for the fisherman. The specific situation would determine the most appropriate structure for extending credit and whether the primary beneficiary of the credit is the individual fisherman or a fishing cooperative.
The regional economic stituation must be considered in addition to the economics of the new technology. It must be determined whether the processing and storage, transportation, and marketing infrastructure are adequate to handle an increased catch.
The successful introduction of technology requires a keen understanding of the cultural intricacies of a society. A technological innovation or modernization must be compatible with the existing social organization and managerial level if it is to be adopted by the community. The community's concepts of ownership of private property and tenure of the marine resources must be clearly understood by outsiders who are working in fisheries development.
The social implications of the new technology must also be carefully considered. Perhaps there will be conflict and competition with fishermen who continue to use the old technologies. Significant income disparities might be introduced into a close-knit, egalitarian community. Alternatively, social stratification could be exacerbated if only the wealthier fishermen were to benefit from the new technology. A new capital-intensive technology could also require less manpower and create unemployment. Since technology implies knowledge and knowledge translates into power, there could be significant power shifts in the commmunity as a result of the introduction.
It must be determined if the community's social fabric is resilient enough to withstand these increased tensions or if, perhaps, the increased social stress caused by the technology would negate its benefits.
The successful acceptance of a new technology by small-scale fishermen will depend on the participation of the fishermen in the choice of technology, their belief in its economic feasibility, the manner of its introduction, the technology's demonstrated success, and its modification to meet the unique local conditions.
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THE SYNAGOGUE IN Bayswater’s St Petersburg Place, a gothic revival edifice, looks no more exotic or out of place than the Victorian gothic Church of St Matthew built 1881-82 on the same street. In fact, it is another building to the north of these two that is unashamedly exotic in appearance: Aghia Sofia (Saint Sophia), the Greek Orthodox cathedral on Moscow Road. This domed building constructed for a community of prosperous Greek merchants was designed by John Oldrid Scott (1841-1913 and completed in 1877.
The first Greeks began arriving in London at the end of the 17th century. By the late 19th century (according to the website http://www.stsophia.org.uk), members of the Greek community in London:
“… were distinguished for their industry and their business acumen, and … soon became for the most part financially independent. They now wished to enjoy a more comfortable life, both for themselves and their families. They kept their offices in the City, but took up their private residences in other parts of London. The favourite districts were Lancaster Gate and Bayswater. These districts, which today are almost in the centre of the unending metropolis, were then only on its fringe, and to go from the City to Hyde Park, for instance, was considered a long excursion, which was undertaken, normally, only on holidays, as a relaxation and in order to enjoy the fresh country air.
After three decades had passed from the founding of the Church of Our Saviour [in the City near London Wall], no one any longer had his private residence in the City; and whereas previously all had lived within a very short distance of the Church, now five whole miles divided the Church from the residential district of the faithful.
For the men, in particular, who had every day to make the journey to the City, a tiring one with the means of transport then available, it was hard to undergo the same fatigue on Sundays also, when they were supposed not only to perform their religious duties, but also to rest from the labours of the week. Moreover, the number of the Greeks had greatly increased, and there was scarcely room for them all in the Church then existing. These various difficulties made it imperatively necessary to build a new larger Church, situated closer to the residences of the Brothers.”
Just as the Jewish people, who had also settled in Bayswater, far from the older synagogues in the City and established a new one near their new homes, the Greeks did the same. Moscow Road’s St Sophia’s church interior is filled with icons and other religious paintings is colourful and attractive. Instead of frescos on the walls, which were believed to be at risk of damage from London’s damp climate, the church’s interior is lined with mosaics. Some of the earliest of these were designed by Arthur George Walker (1861-1939). In 1926, the Russian born mosaic artist Boris Vasilyevich Anrep (1883-1969) created some more mosaics for the cathedral. The marble floor of the edifice is also attractive. | <urn:uuid:3e4acb01-4b06-4540-9db4-76f32b71e338> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://adam-yamey-writes.com/tag/boris-anrep/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.984624 | 662 | 2.484375 | 2 |
A group of Iranian lawyers has added its voice to international criticism of Tehran for sentencing a female colleague to additional years in prison in relation to her work in defending Iranian rights activists.
In an open letter to the Iranian people dated Tuesday and sent by one of the authors to VOA Persian, the group of 16 lawyers said the multiyear sentencing of lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, announced by Iranian state media Monday, violates the Iranian constitution's commitments to human rights and fair trials.
"It is a source of shame and shows a lack of tolerance in dealing with lawyers who are critical of the system, a sign of the weakness of the judiciary," said the letter, also published online by Iran's Human Rights Activist News Agency.
"We praise Sotoudeh's integrity, passion and independence in fighting for justice and human rights, and call for her unjust sentence to be overturned," added the lawyers.
Sotoudeh was arrested at her home last June after she defended women detained earlier in the year for staging street protests against Iran's compulsory hijab law. In reports published Monday, Iranian state media quoted judge Mohammad Moghiseh as saying Sotoudeh was sentenced to seven years in prison: five years for "crimes against national security" and two years for "insulting" Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
At the time of her 2018 arrest, Iranian authorities informed Sotoudeh that she also had been found guilty in absentia of espionage and sentenced to five years in prison in that case.
London-based rights group Amnesty International posted a Monday report saying authorities at Tehran's Evin prison, where Sotoudeh is jailed, informed her this week that her new sentence was 33 years and 148 lashes for a case involving seven security-related offenses.
Amnesty said it was not clear if Moghiseh's announcement of a seven-year prison term for Sotoudeh was related to the case involving the seven charges. "If [Moghiseh's] report was referring to the same case, Amnesty International cannot currently explain why the information appears to contradict that provided to Sotoudeh by the office for the implementation of sentences in Evin prison," the group said.
In a Facebook post Monday, Sotoudeh's husband Reza Khandan wrote that his wife has been sentenced to a total of 38 years in prison and 148 lashes, with five years for a first case and 33 years for the second. His reference to a "first case" appeared to match the five-year sentence for espionage, handed down to Sotoudeh in absentia last year. Khandan told the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) that he got the figures from Sotoudeh in a phone call that lasted only a few minutes without time to get into details.
U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesman Robert Palladino criticized the latest sentencing of Sotoudeh, sarcastically asking Khamenei whether it marks the "new era of justice" that he talks about.
In a Tuesday statement, the EU described Sotoudeh's sentencing as a "worrying development."
"The EU expects an immediate review of her sentence as well as the conviction of her husband Reza Khandan, who was sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment in January 2019," an EU spokesperson said. "The European Union also expects Iran to ensure that both Khandan and Sotoudeh's right to appeal their sentences is protected."
Amnesty denounced Sotoudeh's sentencing in stronger terms.
"It is absolutely shocking that Sotoudeh is facing nearly four decades in jail and 148 lashes for her peaceful human rights work, including her defense of women protesting against Iran's degrading forced hijab [veiling] laws," said Philip Luther, the group's Middle East research director. "Sotoudeh must be released immediately and unconditionally and this obscene sentence quashed without delay."
There was no immediate response by the Iranian government to the international backlash against Sotoudeh's new sentence. Sotoudeh previously served three years in prison from 2010 to 2013 for security-related charges relating to her human rights work, which has won her several international accolades.
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This post originally appeared as a web-exclusive feature accompanying Image issue 84.
Each chapter of Lauren F. Winner’s book, Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God (HarperOne), explores a single biblical image of God through a mix of exegesis, cultural history, and personal essay. The chapter excerpted in issue 84 is about bread. I asked Winner about her new book, her love of history, her punctuation, and the politics of writing about the Bible.
Mary Kenagy Mitchell for Image: Your new book is about overlooked images of God in the Bible. I imagine there were some images you found that didn’t make it in. Could you talk about some of those?
Lauren Winner: In the scriptures there are a lot of animal and nature images for God—water and rock and so on. I’m especially interested in two from Hosea: there God is likened to dew, and to a tree. I’ve spent time with the tree image, thinking about what trees are, and I have a nascent spiritual practice of tree gazing, where I regularly stare at a magnolia in my yard as a practice of attentiveness.
I love the song “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.” It’s not widely known, but it’s wonderful. It’s sung mostly in English churches, or at lessons and carols services at Christmas. I had it sung at my ordination, and I make groups of people sing it whenever possible:
The tree of life my soul hath seen
Laden with fruit and always green…
The trees of nature fruitless be
Compared with Christ the apple tree
It’s ostensibly based on a reading of a verse in Song of Songs: “As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste” (2:3).
The tree image also illustrates one of the reading strategies I’m after in Wearing God: how do the scriptures double or treble the figurative language they use? For instance, the scriptures speak of God as clothing, and also as the one who clothes. In the instance of arboreal imagery, the Bible speaks of God as tree and also of us as tree.
When we pray the very first psalm, we pray that we will not rush about madly, chatting with cynics and running errands with fools. We pray that, instead, we will be still, devoting our calm energy to the study of God’s word. We will be rooted in God’s word as “a tree planted by the water.”
At countless protests in American history—civil rights sit-ins, anti-war marches, labor demonstrations—eventually someone takes up the lines of the old freedom song:
We shall not, we shall not be moved.
We shall not, we shall not be moved.
Just like a tree that’s planted by the water,
We shall not be moved.
It means, broadly, that protesters will not be dislodged from their larger goals of a more just society, but also that protesters whom police or hecklers are trying to persuade to leave their immediate site of protest will not be moved.
Preachers through the ages have also used the psalmist’s image, likening Christians to trees who are sustained by—indeed, wholly dependent on—the living water that is God.
One monk, Geurric of Igny, was so committed to the idea that he said people are upside-down trees, whose roots reach not down into the soil, but up toward the sky, “so as to tap into the heavenly Jesus for their divine sustenance.” This seems a lovely image of what God is inviting us to be. I would like to be a tree with roots shooting up, wrapped around and watered by God.
In Wearing God, I didn’t write about trees or dew. Both images come from the Book of Hosea, where the dominant imagery is of battering. I wasn’t prepared to write a whole chapter about battering language in the scriptures (though I touch on it at the end of the book)—and I wasn’t prepared to cherry-pick these two lovely nature images without addressing the more unsettling context of Hosea.
Image: A lot of history makes its way into the new book, especially American history. Could you talk about what you think makes a good history book, the kind you like to read?
LW: Two things come to mind, and they don’t always show up in the same book. Some historical episodes lend themselves to almost novelistic writing, and in the last twenty-five years there has been a lot of interest among historians in taking craft seriously, experimenting with narrative form. You see it in writers like John Demos and Simon Schama.
That said, there are plenty of excellent, interesting history books that aren’t so much narratively interesting as they are interesting because of the argument they make or the evidence they’ve uncovered.
I have always enjoyed so-called microhistories, where instead of writing a monograph about crime in early America, someone writes a case study of one infanticide in seventeenth-century Braunschweig. I often enjoy this kind of history the way I enjoy a short story or novel. A favorite of mine is A Midwife’s Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, which is essentially an exegesis of the diary of a midwife on the frontier of Maine at the turn of the nineteenth century. Ulrich’s book turned out to be quite helpful when, in writing Wearing God, I turned my attention to the Hebrew Bible’s likening God to a midwife.
To be continued tomorrow.
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Mary Kenagy Mitchell is Image journal’s Managing Editor.
Lauren Winner is an ordained Episcopal priest and the author of Girl Meets God, Real Sex, Mudhouse Sabbath, and Still, which won the Christianity Today Book Award in Spirituality. She teaches at Duke Divinity School in Durham North Carolina, and is a faculty mentor for Seattle Pacific University’s Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Books & Culture, and other periodicals. | <urn:uuid:ba30a92a-efc9-471f-b492-c9e57b812a8c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://imagejournal.org/2017/06/20/conversation-lauren-winner-part-1/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.952822 | 1,431 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Brands, like the athletes and entertainers who endorse them, can have great comebacks—or quickly go out of favor. The brand value of a sports team is impacted by the performance of its management and players. Sporting events can be nurtured or neglected. The results show up in our brand values.
Prime example: Six years ago, Puma’s profits were shrinking while rivals Nike
This year, Puma makes the Forbes Fab 40 for the first time, ranking sixth in the business category with brand value—what the name alone is worth—of $4 billion.
The flipside? Look at Under Armour
The Forbes Fab 40 determines the value of the top brands in sports by quantifying the amount the name contributes to the value of the athlete, event, business or team. There’s nothing secretive about our methodology. No black box. Anyone can do the same exercise if they have the data to plug into the formulas.
Here’s how we do it.
Business brand values are the difference between a brand’s enterprise value and the average enterprise value of comparable businesses. Event brand values are the average per-day revenue from media, sponsorships, tickets and licensed merchandise. Athletes’ brand values are their earnings (excluding salary and bonuses from their sport and all investment income) minus the average income of the top ten athletes in the same sport. Team brand values measure the portion of the team’s enterprise value not attributable to the size or demographics of the team’s market, the venue or league-shared revenue (Note: this is the tenth rendition of the Forbes Fab 40. Here are the ones from 2017, 2016, 2015. 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2007.)
Aside from Puma, the other new members of this year’s Fab 40 are Gatorade (added because we decided its 77% command of the sports drink market qualified it as a sports brand), the Kentucky Derby (last on the Fab 40 in 2013), Conor McGregor and the Los Angeles Dodgers (a member of the 2016 Fab 40).
The drop-offs: MLBAM (sold BamTech to Walt Disney
My Forbes teammates Kurt Badenhausen, Chris Smith and Christina Settimi provided valuable assistance with the brand values. Our nine previous renditions of the Forbes Fab 40 can be found here. If you want to know which sports brands are the leaders beyond the Fab 40, as well as the other valuable brands they have connections with, visit our SportsMoney Index.
(Values in millions)
1. Nike, $36,800
Over the past two years, shares of Nike have outperformed Adidas by more than two-to-one and Under Armour by more than four-to-one.
2. ESPN, $13,100
ESPN generates more than $3 billion in operating income thanks to monthly affiliate fees of $8, the highest of any sports network.
3. Adidas, $11,200
In April, Beyoncé and Adidas announced a partnership for the performer to develop signature apparel and footwear for the brand.
4. Gatorade, $6,700
Gatorade commands 77% of the sports drink market in the U.S., dwarfing rival Powerade's 15% share.
5. Sky Sports, $4,400
Sky Sports’ Premier League
6. Puma, $4,000
During the first nine months of 2019, Puma’s share price rose 60%, to $79.
7. Under Armour, $3,500
Over the last two years, Under Armour’s operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) has decreased 72%, to $157 million.
8. UFC, $2,400
UFC and Disney inked a seven-year streaming deal earlier this year that pays UFC upfront fees for its pay-per-view bouts on ESPN+.
9. YES, $1,500
In September, a group led by the New York Yankees bought the YES Network from Disney for $3.47 billion.
10. Reebok, $800
Currency-neutral Reebok brand sales were down 3% in 2018, but the brand still returned to profitability.
*Difference between brand’s enterprise value and the average enterprise value of comparable businesses
(Values in millions)
1. Super Bowl, $780
Kantar Media estimates CBS generated $382 million in advertising revenue from Super Bowl 53, down from the $408 million NBC pulled in for the title game the year before.
2. Summer Olympic Games, $375
NBC rang up $1.2 billion in national ad sales for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, slightly less than the amount the network pulled for the prior Summer Games in London.
3. NCAA Men’s Final Four, $300
Television ad spending for March Madness was between $1.3 billion and $1.6 billion, according to Kantar Media.
4. FIFA World Cup, $282
Some 2.49 million people watched at least 30 minutes of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a 27.7% increase from the previous World Cup in Brazil.
5. College Football Playoffs, $255
In 2014, ESPN began paying an average annual rights fee of $470 million for the College Football Playoffs on a deal that runs through 2025.
6. WrestleMania, $245
WrestleMania 35 at MetLife Stadium this year grossed $16.9 million, second in the event’s history to the $17.3 million grossed at WrestleMania 32.
7. UEFA Champions League, $168
Media rights and sponsorship revenues for the Champions League and the Europa League are expected to average a combined $3.52 billion per season from 2018 to 2021.
8. Kentucky Derby, $155
Churchill Downs completed a $37 million renovation in 2018 that added more than 1,800 seats in 32 new suites and a third-floor grandstand.
9. Winter Olympic Games, $150
PyeongChang 2018 was the biggest Winter Games ever on social media; official content was consumed by 300 million users and resulted in more than 1.6 billion video views.
10. MLB World Series, $122
The average cost of a 30-second television ad during the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers was around $500,000, nearly the same as for the prior year’s Fall Classic.
*Average, per-day revenue from media, sponsorships, tickets and licensed merchandise
(Values in millions)
1. Roger Federer, $62
Federer’s $86 million in off-court earnings from partners like Credit Suisse, Mercedes-Benz and Rolex is nearly 60% more than any other athlete’s total.
2. Tiger Woods, $33
Woods has earned $1.4 billion from sponsors since he turned pro in 1996.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo, $29
Within 24 hours of its release, Ronaldo’s Juventus jersey sold 520,000 units, worth over $60 million.
4. LeBron James, $28
In 2018, James teamed up with Cindy Crawford, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lindsey Vonn to launch Ladder, a health and wellness company.
5. Lionel Messi, $20
Messi has a lifetime deal with Adidas that reportedly pays him more than $12 million per year.
6. Stephen Curry, $17
In 2017, Curry formed a new company, SC30, to manage his investments, brand partnerships and philanthropic ventures.
7 (t). Neymar, $15
Neymar is the second-most-popular athlete on social media, with more than 200 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
7 (t). Phil Mickelson, $15
Mickelson’s sponsorship deals have earned him some $700 million over the course of his career.
9. Virat Kohli, $14
In 2018, Kohli won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, awarded to the best cricketer of the year, as well as ODI and Test player of the year honors.
10. Conor McGregor, $12
Before his return fight at UFC 229, McGregor renewed his sponsorship deal with Reebok, which pays the Irishman some $5 million per year.
*Difference between athlete’s endorsement income and the average endorsement income of the top ten athletes in the same sport
(Values in millions)
1. Dallas Cowboys, $1,039
The Cowboys make more money from sponsors and premium seating (suites and club seats) than any other NFL team.
2. New York Yankees, $815
The Yankees generate $100 million more in revenue than any other MLB team.
3. Real Madrid, $725
Earlier this year, Real Madrid signed an eight-year kit deal extension with Adidas that runs through June 2028 and is worth a record $113 million per year, plus 20% of team merchandise sales.
4. Los Angeles Lakers, $674
The Lakers pull in $150 million a year from their local TV and radio deals.
5. Golden State Warriors, $606
The Warriors’ $20 million-per-year jersey patch deal with Rakuten leads all NBA teams.
6. New York Knicks, $563
During the 2017-18 season, the Knicks raked in almost $60 million in club seat revenue, the most in the NBA.
7. Los Angeles Dodgers, $554
The Dodgers earned $170 million in local television rights fees in 2018, the most in MLB.
8. Boston Red Sox, $532
More people attended concerts at Fenway Park in 2018 than at any other baseball stadium.
9. Chicago Cubs, $518
In 2020, the Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group
10 (t). New England Patriots, $465
In February, the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in the Super Bowl to win their sixth title in ten trips to the championship game.
10 (t). Barcelona, $465
In 2018, FC Barcelona inked a training shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish electronics company Beko that is worth a total of $63 million over three years.
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Smartwatch - Explanation and definition of smartwatch
What is a smartwatch
A smartwatch is a wristwatch that incorporates a set of electronic components with a microprocessor capable of running applications through which the owner can access to Internet, check emails, make and receive calls, monitor and quantify their daily activity, run certain apps ... ie is a computerized watch that offers much more than time and day. In the 70s had the classic analog clock digital watches and now at the beginning of XXI century clocks get smart.
Unlike classic analog and digital watches, this new generation of smart watches meet the technologies implemented on Smartphone’s, tablets and computers last generation, incorporating camera and video, GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, hygrometer, barometer, heart rate monitor, wireless, high definition touch screen, rechargeable battery ... all controlled by a microprocessor and appropriate software. As is the case with Smartphone’s and tablets, many smartwatch have developed apps as primarily geared towards health issues, fitness and productivity.
The smartwatch belongs to the family of wearable devices as well as other devices such as glasses, bracelets, rings, shoes ... which allow you to interact with our body.
Smartwatch generation currently available in the market have their own operating system through which running similar applications available on any smartphone, in this sense, Google company has developed Android Wear operating system focused on the management of any wearable device as this kind of smart watches, likewise other manufacturers and developers like Apple and Microsoft are adapting their respective platforms to these new technologies.
The main disadvantage of the current generation of smartwatch resides in the short life of its battery as well as the need to be wirelessly connected to the Smartphone so you can perform functions of sending and receiving messages, video calls and audio ... becoming the clock on an extension of our Smartphone. In the near future the next generation of smartwatch undertake all the functions of a Smartphone without recharging the battery and at whatever you want with a simple glance at your wrist.
Since the beginning of civilization man has had the need to divide, measure and know the time to do your daily activities, thanks to the knowledge of the time our ancestors knew best season year for planting and harvesting of food which depended on its economy and survival. For this human invented the clock as time measurement tool, sundials, water or sand watches developed in ancient civilizations are examples among others of man's need to know the time at all times.
Smartwacht history begins in the early nineteenth century when the first analog watch was manufactured, a fashion accessory for the women of high society at the time, later during the First World War the use of clocks bracelet spread for men.
The concept of smartwatch born in the 1930s at the hands of Dick Tracy comic, where the main character had a watch phone that allowed him to communicate with the police station.
In 1967 the first electronic wristwatches based on quartz technology develops, the Beta 1 manufactured in Switzerland and Astron manufactured in Japan by the company Seiko, both clocks reach unparalleled precision compare with the analog clocks of the moment, From this moment begins the story of digital clocks through different generations until reach the current smartwatch:
1st Generation - The beginning of Digital clock (70)
The first generation begins in 1970 with the development of Pulsar, the first of digital wristwatch that by using LED technology for show time eliminating the use of classic hands of analogue clocks. Later in 1971 the Swiss company Elvia Longines presents the first digital wristwatch with liquid crystal display or LCD regardless of the use of LEDs and extending the battery life as well as reducing the size of digital watches of this time.
2nd Generation - The first computers watches (80 and 90)
In 1975 Pulsar company launched the model 3822 being the first calculator watch integrating quartz technology, LEDs and miniaturized circuits in a wristwatch capable of performing the operations of any basic calculator.
In 1982 the Japanese company Seiko launches the first wristwatch with built-in television, in 1983 launched the first watch capable of recording voice messages and in 1984 introduced the UC-2000 the first computer clock which coupling an external keyboard you could schedule and run small applications in the BASIC language, enter and store data to the watch like playing video games that came in the rom cartridges.
In 1990 Seiko introduces the receiver clock considered the first wireless clock of history that used a radio channel by which people could send text messages as a cell phone.
3rd Generation - The first smartwatch
In 1998 the engineer Steve Man designed and manufactured the first watch which had Linux operating system, then in 2000 the computer giant IBM with the watch Citizen presents a prototype clock fully managed by the Linux 2.4 operating system in addition to include a fingerprint scanner, accelerometer and 8 MB of internal memory.
In 1999 Samsung company launched Samsung SPH-WP10 the first phone clock in the world based on CDMA communication technology, undoubtedly quite a breakthrough for its time.
In 2000 the company Casio launches "Wrist Camera" the first watch to incorporate a digital camera allowing communicate wirelessly with another computer or another watch with the same brand through the infrared port, on the other side that company at that same year launched the first wristwatch with MP3 Player.
In 2003 the company Fossil launches "Wrist PDA" a clock that is managed by the operating system Palm OS used in the famous PDAs then allowing to have a digital agenda on your wrist.
In 2004 the company Microsoft launches SPOT watch which was connected to your network MSN direct allowing receive text messages, news, stock market status and weather, this clock is considered by many as the father of the current smartwatch.
4th Generation – Smartwatch incursion
In 2010 the company Sony launches Live View, a small device with touchscreen and OLED technology that connects via Bluetooth to your Smartphone thanks to which you can check your text messages, calendar, connect to social networks like Facebook ...
In 2011, thanks to the technological development of wearable technology companies led to the development of smartwatch, also fueled by rumors that spread during that year on the development of the famous AppleWatch of Apple, many of its direct competitors as Google, Samsung or Sony redesigned and launched their smart watches before he had seen the light of Apple's smart watch, Moto 360 of Google, Samsung Galaxy Gear or G Watch by LG company are examples among others.
5th Generation - Replacing smartphones
The short-term future of these watches is the complete elimination of dependence to be connected to your Smartphone as a means to make and receive calls, be connected to Internet ... the next generation of smartwatch concentrate all the technology of a Smartphone on a small lightweight device, smart and intelligent doll with just a glance at our wrist we can access to all the information that we need.
The challenge for designers involves finding solutions to the short battery life and small size available to the current screens, batteries recharged with the movement or use of holographic technology or expandable screens are ways that engineers are investigating.
As has happened in other sectors today the watch industry is experiencing a revolution with the advent of this new type of smart watches, currently the smartwatch is looking for his place in the audience as he did in his time smartphones, more and more people are wearing on his wrists these smart watches while doing his favorite sport, working,resting or any other daily activity, without doubt this new generation of smartwatch has come to stay with us.
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One answer could be that it’s the GCSB that want the tapping here. That would give them primary access to the information beyond what gets shared through 5 Eyes systems.
Yes, I suppose it would give GCSB access to Australia/Hawaii traffic and that can only come from the cables. Presumably totally legal as part of GCSB's mission to spy on people overseas. Useful intel, but very expensive to obtain - presumably GCSB would have to pay the entire cost (we'd be spying on America and Australia amongst others and I doubt if NSA would support this ....)
Another answer is redundancy. Perhaps the NSA is confident of their continued ability to monitor the US ends of the cable. They have received a lot more heat over the Snowden leaks than the GCSB seems to have.
They've got some redundancy already (at least of traffic between AU and Hawaii). I reckon that the sweet spot for NSA is to get all NZ traffic, i.e. within NZ as well as international traffic. If they were after that it would have to be a tapped within NZ and by its nature include international stuff. If they are going to spend the money they might as well capture everything... If that were the case the only reason for tapping Southern Cross would be to get even more redundancy of the already obtained NZ-international traffic which they have in AU and Hawaii anyway.
So I'm still not convinced of why they need to bother tapping cables within NZ territory
What I find interesting is that the moment of truth:
- promised to reveal bulk surveillance of people in NZ . I took that to imply that bulk surveillance means everything, not just international traffic.
- only delivered documentary info relating to the tapping of overseas traffic, much of which was already in the public domain already.
I think it's hilarious how they forced JK's hand; on the morning of the event JK sits down with Hoskings, talks about how how everything is "overseen by the inspector general" and says "it's a sound and light show tonight" and "there's never been mass surveillance undertaken by GCSB on New Zealanders". He then proceeds to release declassified documents that plausibly deny mass surveillance (and seem to give proof that we came really bloody close to setting up the necessary infrastructure for bulk surveillance ?!? ) Makes you wonder who's the "looser"
JK is questioned today and "comfortably" says:
- (re NSA carrying out bulk surveillance within NZ) "well I don't believe they are, I'd be absolutely stunned if they were"
- "the Inspector General looks at the information that NZ agencies use and how it's sourced"
I think he's pretty much admitted that GCSB use information from XKEYSCORE, but is maintaining that the NZ information therein was legally obtained (i.e international traffic only)
It seems that any impropriety would need be related to NZ Authorities using information from XKEYSCORE that's related to communications within NZ (i.e. not just international). If this is shown then it would follow that NZ authorities are aware of bulk surveillance within NZ (and that this information is freely available to the other 5Eyes partners).
So let's cut to the chase - I'd like Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Cheryl Gwyn to request that GCSB show her XKEYSCORE and prove whether or not shows internal NZ communications. Perhaps she could start by asking them to demonstrate how much of her own email correspondence, web browsing history, phone records and text messages are held by the NSA and available to the spies in Australia, US, Canada and UK. Can't be that hard, after all, Snowden said he could look at Obama's stuff.
I can’t see where cable tapping comes into this, who raised it first?
There’s other evidence than Snowden’s claim for saying that X-Keyscore is shared with the GCSB.
I don’t think that the NSA would need to have people in NZ tapping undersea cables, because NZ’s cable connections only connect with Australia and Hawaii. source: www.submarinecablemap.com. The information that’s going through these cables would be available at the other ends (both also in 5Eyes). Australia and Hawaii connect to other parts of the world, so if, as Snowden said last night, NSA have staff and premises based in NZ, and if we assume they are involved with managing information that goes through these cables it would be overkill. (NSA operations in AU and Hawaii would also capture traffic with other countries, not just NZ.) I just don’t understand why they need to bother tapping cables within NZ territory.
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If NSA were intercepting traffic within NZ and sending it back to Utah or wherever for X-KEYSCORE that would be a different matter. Obviously it would be illegal for GCSB to be involved with this, but if NSA had some of their people stationed here to do the dirty work then job done. No cable tapping required if Southern Cross or whoever sell them a nice fast data connection.
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It’s all speculation, but so far Snowden has been reliable and he did talk about NSA people being based here in the context of X-KEYSCORE information on NZ originated traffic.
Based on my reading of the review report I think you are correct. You really have to question how thorough that review was.
- The Logs - How far back in time do the logs go? The reviewer used the logs to find out what information was accessed from the kiosks in October 2012, but presumably wasn't able to go back to logs dated October 2011.
- The Beneficiary Advocates Did the reviewers attempt to identify or make contact with the Beneficiary Advocate with Systems Administration knowledge who pointed out a problem to Kay Brereton in 2011?
1) The Logs:
Page 23 - "Events and the Ministry's responses"
10 October 2011:
Ms Brereton, a Beneficiary Advocate, raises an access to information issue with Work and Income.
08 October 2012:
Mr Bailey calls the Ministry, indicating that he knows of vulnerability in the Ministry’s systems.
14 October 2012:
Mr Ng alerts the media and Office of the Privacy Commissioner to a security vulnerability in the Ministry’s systems.
The latter two events are related, with Mr Bailey and Mr Ng collaborating to an extent. Our understanding of the event involving Ms Brereton is limited to an interview conducted with her and reviews of emails that were sent in relation to the event. No technical information to confirm technical details of the event is available.
Our understanding of the latter two events is based on interviews with Mr Bailey and Mr Ng, as well as reviews of network logs.
If logs were available for October 2012 but not for October 2011 then clearly there's a period of time where logs haven't been analysed. How long is this - 11 months?
2) Beneficiary Advocates
Kay Brereton raises an issue about information access but is unable to provide clear information about the nature of the problem. Another "Beneficiary Advocate" with systems administration knowledge is mentioned.
Ms Brereton was attending a session to familiarise Beneficiary Advocates with the new “kiosks” when another Beneficiary Advocate, a volunteer, who also worked as a systems administrator in another role, uncovered a way to gain access to computer names and internet protocol address information which Ms Brereton considered sensitive.(Page 23)
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We are over 3 decades into stem cell research in medicine. Stem cell treatments, historically, have been proven to be an effective regenerative therapy for macular degeneration, a degenerative condition of the eye that eventually results in blindness. The benefits of stem cells in bone marrow transplants are also universally accepted. Medical researchers and professionals everywhere are highly invested in the medicinal potential of stem cell therapy, as its healing mechanisms have promising implications for an array of diseases and injuries.
However, until recently, ethics behind stem cell sourcing have been misunderstood, so research was somewhat limited. However, as stem cell injections have continued to prove an effective treatment for knees, lower back pain, torn tendons, and cancer complications, research is opening up, with clinical studies proliferating.
Slowing the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
In a recent rat study, stem cells were differentiated into neuronal progenitors, meaning that once they were applied, they proliferated as neuronal cells. When applied to rats with Alzheimer’s, stem cells decreased the plaque deposits that cause the disease to progress, and treated rats performed better at cognitive tests.
Helping Kidney Transplant Patients
Nearing the conclusion of its first clinical study in humans, infusing stem cells and immune cells from the organ donor into the organ recipient’s system might prove to be an effective alternative for immunosuppressive drugs.
Reversing Type I Diabetes
When embryonic stem cells are differentiated into pancreatic progenitor cells and injected into the pancreas, a study currently in phase 2, stem cell therapy is demonstrating the potential to create new, insulin-producing cells in patients with Diabetes I.
Mitigating Thoracic Spinal Cord Damage
A clinical study currently in progress injected progenitor stem cells above and below the site of injury in patients with catastrophic spinal cord damage. Patients reported no ill effects to their health, and post-treatment tests showed an increase in sensory experience and electrophysiological responses that progressed over time.
Stem Cell Therapies Turn Treatment into Restoration
As a regenerative medical treatment, doctors and researchers in stem cell therapy aim to change how serious illness and injury are treated by switching from a mitigative point of view to a restorative one. Without the complications and toxicity that come with invasive procedures and pharmaceuticals, stem cell treatments are objectively safer and less traumatic to an already-traumatized body. And with the ethical sourcing and the ability to control differentiation in the lab, stem cell injections have boundless potential; they just need thoroughly explored. | <urn:uuid:97be2b51-ad8d-451c-88b1-8d83daab6d1e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blatmanhealthandwellness.com/latest-news-in-medical-research-on-stem-cell-therapy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571909.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813051311-20220813081311-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.944656 | 523 | 3.359375 | 3 |
In the early 1970s, the Washington Post brought down a president. Beginning with a break-in at the Watergate Office Building, Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein spent years unravelling a web of criminal activities perpetrated by Richard Nixon and his allies. Amid threats from the White House, publisher Katharine Graham supported Woodward and Bernstein as they uncovered the biggest scandal in American political history. The stories they published helped force President Nixon to resign in August 1974.
But five decades before Watergate, another presidential scandal rocked Washington with almost equal intensity. In the 1920s, Warren Harding’s administration was consumed by the Teapot Dome Affair, when Interior Secretary Albert Fall leased away the Navy’s oil reserves in exchange for bribes. But far from helping crack Teapot Dome open, the Washington Post took a different tack. They helped cover it all up.
The man who entangled the Post in Teapot Dome was the paper’s publisher, Ned McLean. As Alice Roosevelt later quipped, Ned was a man with “no chin and no character.” He was the only son of John R. McLean, who owned the Post and Cincinnati Enquirer and lent his name to McLean, Virginia. Raised in his family's mansions in Ohio and D.C, Ned fulfilled every stereotype of third-generation wealth. His mother bribed other boys to let him win at baseball and other games and never pushed him to acquire a real education. By 21 Ned had a notorious alcohol habit and a young bride, mining heiress Evalyn Walsh. When Evalyn wanted to wear the Hope Diamond, Ned used his father’s money to buy it for her.
John McLean died in 1916, and he did everything he could to keep his son from squandering the McLean family fortune, which was valued at over $200 million in today’s money. He stipulated that none of his properties could be sold until 20 years after Ned’s own children were dead, and what income they generated Ned would only receive in monthly installments. John did not even make his son a trustee of the estate. Even after hiring the best lawyers in Washington, Ned failed to break his father’s will, but he did secure a consolation prize. He could take charge of the Washington Post.
Generally, Ned left the Post alone as he pursued his passions: golf, horse racing, and excessive partying. Among his closest drinking buddies was a fellow newspaper publisher and Ohio transplant, Warren Harding. Harding and his wife Florence came to Washington in 1915 after Warren won a Senate seat, and the two became fast friends with the younger (but much better connected) Ned and Evalyn McLean. As the New York Times reported in 1921, “the McLeans made the Hardings a part of Washington ‘society.’” They ate together, shopped together, vacationed together, and the Hardings became staples at Evalyn McLean’s opulent parties.
Ned’s father John had been an ardent Democrat, but when Warren Harding became the Republican nominee for president in 1920, Ned threw the power of the Post behind his friend. Harding clinched the presidency and gave Ned the honor of leading the inaugural committee, while Evalyn accompanied the First Lady-to-be on a New York shopping trip days before the ceremony. Once Harding had moved into the White House, he still partied at “the Love Nest,” one of Ned’s properties on H Street that was stocked full of booze and women. After controversially vetoing bonuses for World War I veterans in 1922, the president even slipped out of D.C. to cruise with Ned on his houseboat in Florida.
But while Harding caroused with Ned, his other friends robbed taxpayers blind. From the house he rented from McLean at 1509 H Street NW, Attorney General Henry Daugherty arranged kickbacks schemes of all shapes and sizes. Albert Fall was even more flagrant. A former New Mexico senator and poker buddy of Ned and Harding, Interior Secretary Fall convinced the Department of the Navy to give him control of reserve petroleum fields at the Teapot Dome in Wyoming. In exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and loans, Fall gave non-competitive leases to the fields to his contacts in the oil industry.
But Fall did not do a good job covering his tracks. Within months of the deal, rumors flew around Washington about his illegal dealing. A Senate committee began looking into the leases, but was stymied at every turn by evasive witnesses and disappearing evidence. Ned’s Washington Post, which he had instructed to focus only on “stories carrying the personal element, social, sporting” and carefree aspects of life, did nothing to investigate. In fact, when President Harding died of a heart attack in summer 1923, the McLeans invited Florence Harding to burn undesirable records in their fireplace.
But Harding’s death did not stop the slow unravelling of Fall’s fraud. At the end of 1923, investigators discovered that the interior secretary had received $100,000 from some unknown source. In reality it came from oil baron Edward Doheny, but Fall invented a more palatable story. He could tell Congress that his fabulously wealthy friend Ned McLean gave it to him. Without hesitation, McLean agreed to back the story. Fall told the tale to investigators, and the whole momentum of the Teapot Dome investigation seemed to evaporate in days.
But then it all fell apart. Sen. Thomas Walsh, the lead investigator into the scandal, was dating one of Evalyn McLean’s friends, and knew something about Ned that even the publisher’s drinking buddies did not realize- he was totally broke. Ned spent every penny from his father’s estate almost as soon as he received it each month. There was no way he ever had $100,000 on hand to loan.
When Ned learned that Walsh was on to the lie, he put the Washington Post to work for his case. From a vacation spot in Palm Beach, McLean instructed the Post’s editor in chief Ira Bennett to lobby senators and do anything possible to keep him out of the witness chair. Ned even used his access to the Department of Justice’s codebook, shared with him by Harding, to send secretly coded messages with Post staff keeping him aware of the situation.
But he could not stymie Walsh, who came down to Florida to interview him. It only took a handful of questions for Ned’s story to implode. He said he wrote Fall a check, but that he had no record of it. Realizing the obvious hole in his story, Ned impulsively said that Fall had returned the check right after he wrote it. But that just defeated the whole point of claiming he had loaned Fall the money.
Knowing he had been lied to, Walsh decided to humiliate Ned publicly. He subpoenaed McLean’s bankers, who testified as to just how little cash he really had. When Ned was compelled to testify alongside the Post employees he had roped into the scandal, he admitted he had lied about the loan and had never given Fall a cent. In an effort to deflect attention from their publisher, the Washington Post headline for the next day declared “E.B. McLean Answers Clearly and Frankly All Questions of Oil Investigators.” But it fooled no one. As Post reporter Chalmers Rogers later wrote, “Washington, and the nation, was laughing at Ned McLean.”
McLean’s involvement in Teapot Dome effectively destroyed the Post. The testimony of Ned and its other leaders shredded the paper’s credibility as an impartial news source. Things only got worse when Ned hired George Harvey, a G.O.P pundit, to edit the editorial page, which Harvey turned into a comically one-sided Republican mouth-piece that ignored Teapot Dome. Subscriptions and ads evaporated. The Post went from being the second ranked paper in the capital, barely eclipsed by the Evening Star, to the least read and most reviled of Washington’s five daily papers. It could only afford to print 12 pages each day. When asked what Washington journalists thought of the Post, liberal editor Oscar Villard said that D.C. press “despise, dislike, and distrust it; to them it is not only a poison sheet, it is also a contemptible one.”
The Great Depression finally took the Post out of Ned McLean’s hands. Wracked by debt, alcoholism, and a nasty divorce, Ned was stripped of editorial control in 1931, and creditors put the paper up for auction. Evelyn McLean tried to buy the paper back, even showing up to the auction wearing the Hope Diamond, but she was outbid by Eugene Mayer, a former member of the Federal Reserve. It was not easy or cheap, but Mayer slowly rebuilt the dignity of the Post.
When Watergate hit, the new leadership of the Post did not make the same mistake as Ned McLean. Mayer’s daughter Katharine Graham resisted every demand to back off the scandal and dug into the corruption with unflinching resolve. Where Teapot Dome had once turned the Post into a pathetic joke, Watergate transformed it into one of the most respectable, successful, and stable publications in the English-speaking world.
- ^ Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, All the President's Men, 40th Anniversary Edition, (New York: Simon and Schuster Paperbacks, 2014).
- ^ Chalmers M. Roberts, The Washington Post: The First 100 Years, (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1977), 134-145, quote on 176. Martin Walker, Powers of the Press: Twelve of the World's Influential Newspapers, (New York: Pilgrim Press, 1983), 246.
- ^ “Estate Kept Intact by Will of Mr. McLean,” New York Times, June 13, 1916, 19. “John R. M'lean's Son Sues To Break Will,” New York Times, July 8, 1916, 9. “Loses Fight to Get M’Lean’s Letters,” New York Times, July 18, 1916, 17. “E.B. McLean Dies; Ex-Publisher 58,” New York Times, July 28, 1941, 13.
- ^ Carol Felsenthal, Power, Privilege, and the Post: The Katharine Graham Story, (New York: Putnam's, 1993), 53-54. “Washington's Social ‘400,’” New York Times, January 16, 1921, 21. Shirley Povich, All Those Mornings, (New York: Public Affairs, 2005), xxiii.
- ^ Walker, Powers of the Press, 247. “Mrs. Harding Arrives to Rest and Shop,” New York Times, January 31 1921, 4. “Harding Veto Impends For The Bonus Bill,” New York Times, March 22, 1922, 2. Laton McCartney, The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country, (New York: Random House, 2008), 83.
- ^ McCartney, Teapot Dome, 92.
- ^ McCartney, Teapot Dome.
- ^ Roberts, Washington Post, 158. McCartney, Teapot Dome, 178.
- ^ McCartney, Teapot Dome, 202-214.
- ^ “No Mission,' Says Slemp,” New York Times, February 26, 1924, 1. “Publisher Ignored Hint: Burns Indirectly Urged Mclean To Drop $1 A Year Job,” New York Times, March 5, 1924, 1. “Publisher Explains ‘Loan,’” New York Times, March 13, 1924, 1. Roberts, Washington Post, 172-176.
- ^ Roberts, Washington Post, 176. Walker, Powers of the Press, 248. Felsenthal, Power, 51.
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The first selenite carbonate Cd-3(SeO3)(CO3)(OH)(2)] has been hydrothermally synthesised and characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy. It is built up from a network of edge- and vertex-sharing pyramidal [SeO3](2-) groups, trigonal [CO3](2-) groups, distorted CdO6 octahedra and distorted CdO8 square anti-prisms. The CdO6 groups form infinite 'buckled' sheets in the ac plane with the SeO3 and CO3 groups cross-linking the sheets. The CdO8 polyhedra are wedged between adjacent sheets, sharing edges with both the selenite and carbonate groups. Crystal data: Cd-3(SeO3)(CO3)(OH)(2), M-r = 558.19, orthorhombic, Pnma (No. 62). a = 6.5820(3) Angstrom, b = 10.4485(5) Angstrom, c 10.3999(5) Angstrom, V = 715.22(6) Angstrom(3), Z = 4, R(F) = 0.0216, wR(F-2) = 0.0525.
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Conversations with Ecological Reserve Elders.
Friends of Ecological Reserves 2011. Conversations with Ecological Reserve Elders. Part of the BC conservation Legacy.Friends of Ecological Reserves 2011. Conversations with Ecological Reserve Elders. Part of the BC Conservation Legacy.
This is a series of interviews with pioneers who built the Ecological Reserves System. The Ecological Reserves are part of the BC’s Parks and Protected Areas. These elders’ experiences building the ERs system are part of the legacy of the BC’s Protected Areas. These interviews were organized by Friends of Ecological Reserves (FER). This project and videos and this publication are possible by a grant from the Community Legacy Fund made available through BC Parks. Thanks for accepting our proposal.
BC’s Ecological Reserves are not as old as Parks. The Ecological Reserves Act was passed by the BC Legislature in 1971 sixty years after Strathcona BC’s first part was established. ERs at their inception were under the Lands Branch and only later moved to Parks for management.
Sadly FER did not get to interview some ER elders, notably Vladimir J. Krajina whose energy and drive was so important to get to the ER Act and get the program in place. There are so many people who have contributed so much towards ERs over the last 40 years and these ten interviews are only a small glimpse into that period. We hope in the future to do more conversations with elders. There was discussion on the term elder, should this have been interviews with ER pioneers? We settled on elders as this term is bestowed by others and a term that carries a measure of respect for knowledge gained and shared through time. These ten interviews reveal some of the history over the past 40 years. Elders were also asked to for guidance to help look forward towards the next 40 years. There is no synthesis on common themes provided. That will be left to others and FER may extract common themes too for now the conversation stand on their own.
Friends of Ecological Reserves thanks BC Parks for the funding that allowed us to complete these interviews and to thank the Elders who accepted our invitation and shared their time to relate stories and insights. We hope you enjoy this part of the history of conservation in British Columbia.
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Mike Fenger the current President of FERs conducted these interviews. They were recorded and expertly edited by Ray Painchaud. Thanks Ray for your skill and support to see this to fruition. These videos are part of the Parks Archives at University of Victoria. The conversations are arranged in alphabetical order by last name.
Victoria 2012 Mike Fenger
President of Friends of Ecological Reserves
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A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm 'Yaas' and is likely to cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts on May 26 after turning into a very severe cyclonic storm, the MeT Department said on Monday.
"The Deep Depression over East-central Bay of Bengal remained practically stationary during past 6 hours, intensified into Cyclonic Storm ‘Yaas’ and lay centred at 0530 hrs IST of Monday over East-central Bay of Bengal near latitude 16.3°N and longitude 89.7°E, about 600 km north-northwest of Port Blair (Andaman Islands), 540 km south-southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 650 km south-southeast of Balasore (Odisha) and 630 km south southeast of Digha (West Bengal)," the IMD said in a bulletin at 8:30 AM.
They added, "It is very likely to move slowly north-northwestwards, intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours and into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during subsequent 24 hours."
Neighbourhoods in the Behala-Thakurpukur belt, which was waterlogged for days and was without power for more than a week following Amphan — have started taking pre-emptive measures like stocking rechargeable emergency lights, candles, mineral water drums and food two days before Yaas is slated to hit the city.
60 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force being deployed in the state with equipment for rescue, relief & recovery, in view of cyclone Yaas. "Fishermen have been asked not to venture into the sea. We'll try to ensure there is no casualty," additional SP, Paradeep.
As per the weather department, Cyclone Yaas would continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach Northwest Bay of Bengal near north Odisha and West Bengal coasts by May 26 early morning.
Subsequently, it is very likely to cross north Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar islands around noon of May 26 as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm.
Union home minister Amit Shah to hold a meeting via video conference today with the chief ministers of Odisha Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and the lieutenant governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to review preparations in view of cyclone Yaas.
Deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm ‘Yaas’ and about 600km of Port Blair. To intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours and into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during subsequent 24 hours.
The India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall over Medinipur, South & North 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly districts on May 25. It also predicted extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Jhargram, Medinipur, North & South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Kolkata and heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Nadia, Bardhaman, Bankura, Purulia, Bhirbhum and heavy falls at isolated places over Murshidabad, Malda and Dakshin Dinajpur Districts on May 26.
On May 27, heavy to very heavy rain is expected at isolated places in Malda and Darjeeling, Dinajpur, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Sikkim and heavy rain at a few places over Bankura, Purulia, Bardhaman, Bhirbhum and Murshidabad.
The IMD predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy falls at isolated places over South Coastal Odisha on May 24, heavy to very heavy rainfall in the north coastal districts on May 25, heavy to very heavy rains at a few places with extremely heavy falls in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Mayurbhanj and heavy to very heavy falls at a few places in Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Jajpur, Keonjhar on May 26.
On May 27, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in north interior Odisha. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over the south coastal districts of Odisha on May 25 and May 26.
The IMD also predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy falls at isolated places on May 24 and heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places on May 25 and May 26.
The IMD said that light to moderate rainfall will occur at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Jharkhand and extremely heavy rainfall over southeast Jharkhand on May 26 and May 27.
As per IMD, light to moderate rainfall will be seen at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Bihar on May 27.
The IMD stated that light to moderate rainfall will take place at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya on May 26 and May 27.
Southwest monsoon, which was earlier expected to arrive in Karnataka in the first week of June, is now likely to set in at least four days early. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the onset of monsoon was projected for May 31 in Kerala and for June 3 or 4 in Karnataka. The new projections show it could hit Karnataka as early as May 31 or June 1 because of cyclone Yaas, it added.
The Odisha government has asked the collectors in coastal districts, especially Balasore, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada to ensure smooth treatment of Covid patients and uninterrupted power supply to Covid hospitals as the imminent cyclone is likely to cause maximum damage in the four regions. The government said adequate high-powered diesel generator sets would be positioned in the Covid-19 hospitals.
Three days before Yaas is slated to reach Kolkata, staffers from the civic authority and power utility hit the ground on Sunday morning, visiting the most vulnerable localities along the city’s southern belts where power lines are overhead. Apart from trimming weak branches, the civic staff and cops did the rounds of dilapidated buildings to convince residents to move out till after the storm. KMC drainage department officials inspected the pumping stations to make sure the arrangements were in order.
For the past two days, environmentalists and ecologists have alerted the civic body to put reinforcements against vulnerable trees to protect them from the possible onslaught of the cyclonic storm which can pass through the city.
Yaas is likely to thunder into the Bengal-Odisha coast between Sagar Island and Paradeep on May 26 evening with the Bengal coast more likely to take the hit after it crosses north Odisha as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 155km/hr-165km/hr.
The Odisha government on May 24 relaxed lockdown restrictions in 10 districts for two days in view of the impending very severe cyclonic storm Yaas.
“The deep depression, which remained practically stationary over east-central Bay of Bengal during the past six hours, intensified into cyclonic storm Yaas at 5.30 a.m.”, said H. R. Biswas, Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, on Monday.
It lay centred about 600 km north-northwest of Port Blair (Andaman Islands), 540 km south-southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 650 km south-southeast of Balasore (Odisha) and 630 km south-southeast of Digha (West Bengal), according to an India Meteorological Department bulletin.
It is very likely to move slowly north-northwestwards, intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm in the subsequent 24 hours, bulletin informs.
The IMD predicted that it would continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach northwest Bay of Bengal near north Odisha and West Bengal coasts by May 26 early morning. It is very likely to cross north Odisha-West Bengal coast between Paradip and Sagar Islands around May 26 noon as a very severe cyclonic storm.
With a view to allow people more time to obtain essential items from markets during lockdown before the impending cyclone reaches the coast of Odisha, the government has allowed shops to operate between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in 10 districts, said Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra in a notification.
People can procure milk products and food items in districts such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Puri, Cuttack, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Jajpur.
Eastern Railway suspends 25 trains between May 24 and 29 in view of cyclone Yaas, reports ANI
Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind 30-40 kmph and light to moderate rainfall likely to occur in parts of Kolkata and Howrah of West Bengal during next 2-3 hours (issued at 01:10 hours), says India meteorological department (ANI)
Cyclone 'Yaas' over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclone and will cross the coast between Paradeep and Sagar Island on Wednesday, said India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone with possible wind speed gusting to 185 km per hour may have large-scale damaging impact and would have maximum impact on four coastal districts of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak and Balasore.
In view of the warnings of Cyclone Yaas, which is likely to make landfall on May 26, Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep K Jena reviewed the preparedness in coastal districts of the state on Sunday and said adequate arrangements have been put in place.
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(KSL News) The South Jordan Fire Department launched an internal investigation into to the amount of time lapsed before it knew about a 911 call.
The Deseret Morning News reports the investigation was sparked after a woman called 911 to get help rescuing her two dogs that had fallen through the ice on Oquirrh Lake at Daybreak.
Ten minutes after the 911 call, one of the dogs had drowned, and two men fell through the ice as one man tried to rescue the dog and the other man then tried to rescue him. There was still no rescue unit at the scene.
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About The Dalles weekly chronicle. (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1947 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 23, 1899)
THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 33 1899.
The Weekly Chronicle.
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SOUTH AMERICAS ALLIASCE.
Tbere has been some talk recently
of a sort of an offensive ami de
fensive sliiance between the SoutU
.American republics as against tbe
L'niteil State, says tbe Revie
A few days ago it was said that one
of the first steps towards tbe forma
tion of that alliapce was taken in a
conference of liiszilian and Argen
tine officials at Rio Janeiro. There
were expressions of mutual esteem,
playing of lands, drinking of healths
and swearing to eternal friimUliip
between '.he two republics.
The authorities at Washington
have not taken this matter very
seriously, for the reason that they
do not believe there is anything very
substantial behind it. In the fust
place there is no reason for such an
alliance. The United States has
never bad any designs against the
South American republics, has none
today, and probably never will have.
On the contrary, there has been an
attempt rustle constantly to enter
into such close relations with those
republics as would benefit the nations
on both sides.
At the present time the most of
the South American states give this
country the best assurances of friend
ship. This remark applies to Venezu
ela, Colombia, Ecuador, Teru, Bolivia
and Brazil. In spile of some minor
disputes of no moment, our relations
with the Brazilians have been cordial.
Tbe same could have been said of
Argentina and Chile up to a few
years ago. At present it must be
confessed that these two peoples
have no great love for us, although
there is no real and solid cause for
enmity. Several exasperating if not
serious differences have arisen be
tween this country and Chile, and as
a result we are disliked as a nation.
So, too, Argentina is anj thing but
cordial, but this has grown out of
commercial relations largely. She
has grown to be a competitor of the
United States as a wheat raiser, and
the abrogation of reciprocity treaties
has affected her trade by imposing
a duty on her wool and other
products. None of these matters
are of such character or import to
warrant the formation of any alliance
against this country, and aoy alli
ance built on a foundation so unstable
would fall through sheer uselessness.
Perhaps there can never be any
great affiliation between the people
of the United States and those of
South America. The one is Anglo
Saxon, the other is Latin. There is
no natural sympathy between them
through blood, language, religion or
literature. But for all this, the
South Americans have always looked
to this country as a natural protector
ever since Spanish rule was thrown
off in the early part of the century.
In all probability the first nation
from which a South American
countrj' would call for help if op
pressed by a European power would
be the United States.
One reason that the Latin-Americans
are not drawn closer to us is
that their trading is done with
Europeans. Their bonds are held
in Europe. Their leading industries
and mercantile concerns are falling
into tbe bands of the English and
Germans. 1 heir immigration is com
ing from the continent. These are
forces which tend to throw some of
them into the European rather than
the American group of powers.
VTith such tendencies it is unfortu
nate that there should be any sus
picions of scheme! of conquest on
the part of the United States. It
may result in Europe becoming a
more dominant influence in South
America, and perhaps will affect
seriously the commercial interests of
enlisted, leaving room for 5000 more.
The ten Tolunteer regiments, with a
total of 13,030 rren, are practically
full. Gen. Otis it organizing in the
Philippines two regiments of infan
try and one of cavalry, with a total
of 3SC 5 men, one-half of whom will
on men ot lo. iwr met. ri be obtained from the volunteers leav-
Over one Im'h and under lour Ineaee 2 x i
oer (our incuea aj uuder eir luche . i so i in? for borne. The three regiments
Overtwelve iuciiea I U"
win ug nuea wun recruits irom iue
United States. AVe hare still over
12,000 regulars in Cuba and nearly
3000 in Porto Rico. In Alaska is a
total of 45o soldiers, and in Hawaii
4t3. These two possessions are a
light charge in a military sense.
Some of the troops in Cuba might be
withdrawn from present peaceful in
dications throughout the island, but
as the details of pacification are still
ahead and a general election to be
held at some time in tbe future, it is
doubtful if tbe existing army of 12,
000 will be much reduced.
In the Philippines are 22.o.0
regulars and 5072 are on the way
there. By the end of the month
Otis wil have a total cf 27,022 regu
lars. In San Francisco, ready to
sail, nre 2801 men, which will make
tbe aggregate 30,423. The three
regiments organizing at Manila, and
in service now as far as recruited,
will Rring the aggregate to 34,288.
Ten new volunteer regiments, whose
ranks arc now full, can depart for
Manila ns soon as transports are
ready. This gives an aggregate of
48,951 fighting men who 6hould be
in the Philippines before the end of
November. Nearly 20,000 more re
cruits could be accepted before the
maximum of 100,000 men is reached.
They can easily be obtained long
before ships could be secured to
take them across the Pacific. The
problem of ocean transportation must
be allowed for, but in any case the
end of the rainy season will find a
powerful American army in Luzon,
and re enforcements in hand, if
Crank politics will lose a persistent
representative in Iowa when General
James B. Weaver passes on nd out.
No convention flying the '-reform"
banner would be complete without
the presence of this veteran idealist
in politics, says the Oregonian. It
matters not whether the legend upon
this banner has been greenbacks,
prohibition, populism, free silver or
a fusion of one or more of these
ideas with Jeffersonian Democracy.
General Weaver has trained under
it industriously and with great vo'u
bility in platform utterance for more
than a generation. A mouthpiece in
all conventions called to represent
the isms and schisms of crank politics
in his state, General Weaver is out
side of this specialty a genial old
gentleman, with an honorable record
as a soldier and private citizen
Mnce in cis favorite role he is
peifectly harmless, no one has any
quarrel with him, though it must be
admittei t iat his political and plat
form' platitudes have at times tbe
;ffect of "a thrice told tale, vexing
the dull ears of a drowsy man.
lUV 'throojhout the central and toother.
The government paid well for Jones , r MootlUin jj.lf.t. .ad cn tbe
services in behalf of independence. pM;ficeOMt. Drought prevails in the
lower Like region, northern New Fng-
TLe Iowa Democrats and Populists ,gn(lt ,nd porti.ns of the central and
are fused. Tbey endorse in toto and wen Gulf fcutes. while the lower Mis-
? sooth Atlantic, and east Gulf States,
in detail, and swallow, hoof and ; soon. Kej uiver o ..
the ' " aiisoijm , .ncjr, .
from excessive rains, severe aim uwh un
hides, jointly and severallly,
Chicago platform, and lliej Vle,r j t;ve L,iigtorms occorring in Witconsin,
with alarm in common the trusts and jjjnDesota, and North Dakota. Raiu
imperalisrn. Under the circumstances falls amounting from one-half to more
fusion is proper. It is all Biyanism. than one inch, remarkable for the set
mpn ti, anme thinsrs. ! eon, oonrred in Washington and Ore-
wheiher going under the Democratic
A Pill for
or Populistic label.
The year 1839 has been an unusual
one, and worrying to farmers and
fruit growers generally. But, on
the whole, it will no doubt go out
with many things to its credit. And
1900 will be a banner year, with
favorite weather conditions. The
rest which many fruit trees and many
acres of land have had will put them
in shape to produce more abundantly
id the future. We have no such
thing as a failure of crops. We have
a vast number of blessings to be
"A curfew ordinance well enforced
would be a good thing for Portland,"
says the Evening Telegram. Yes,
and wholesale parental authority well
enforced would be better; a thousand
times better. There is too much
paternalism expected from law and
order officials, and not enough pa
ternal and maternal responsibility
from the natural guardians. Salem
One of the strongest safeguards
against civil war in Paris is tbe fact
that a World's Fair is to be held in
the city next year. The costly prep
arations, already far advanced, re
mind the excitable Parisians that
the arts of peace are preferable to
public tumult and wild deeds ot
When the London Spectator argues
that republics have seen their best
days it forgets that Great Britain's
resemblance to a republic has grown
at a rapid pace throughout the
DOES THE O. R. & N. BACK IT?
Report That the Columbia Valley Road
Is a Mohler Flan.
Mercier is the man who originally
pronounced Dreyfus guilt' three
weeks before trial. At one time he
was thought to be in doubt, but
pressure was brought to bear upon
him and be became a fierce anti
Dreyfusitc soon after Rochefort
rote this about him: "A person
named Mercier, a geceral by trade
and minister of war in consrquence
of circumstances independent of his
will, should, several days ago, have
been taken by the scruff of his neck
and thrown, wiib the utmost vio
lence, down the stairs of his depart-j
ment, because, after having refused
to order the arrest of the Uaitor
Dreyfus, he only decided to do it
under the menace of a scandal which
tbe honest colleagues of tbe said
Dreyfus were resolved to stir up."
STRENGTH OF THE ARMY.
Recruiting will probably be con
tinued until tbe army reaches tbe
authorized strength of 100,000 men.
About 60,000 regulars have been
Last year there were five widows
of revolutionary soldiers on the pen
sion rolls. One, Nancy Jones, has
just died in Tennessee. She was
about 90 years old, and married
Darling Jones, who fought at King's
Mountain, S. C, when she was 16
and he was over 60. This would
indicate that Jones was about 20
years old at the close of the revolu
tion, and that be married the young
girl about 1825. Thus it comes
about that the government is paying
revolutionary pensions more than
A tip from a direct "onrce is to the ef
fect tbat the O. R. & is back of the
company that ia securing rights of way
down the north eiIe ot the Columbia riv
er. Una ii the talk on railroad row to
The company referred to is the one in
corporated by Messrs. Gerliii(ier and Sta-
pleton, under the caption of the Colum
bia Valley railroad. Rumors hare had
almost every transcontinental road on
the continent backing the road projected
by Mr. Gerlinger. The incorporators
maintained ail along that the road would
he built as an independent line; that no
road was backing it, and that it would
be operated solely upon its merits.
Bat railroad men are loath to believe
that any private concern would build
such a road independently, unless upon
mere speculation. Owing to the low
grades of which the road will get the
benefit, there Is no question about it
proving a good speculative venture, as
the Northern Pacific or Great Northern
would give a good price to cecuro the
possession of such an advantageous out
let to the seaboard, but there are indica
tions that tbe road is pushed by the O.
It. &. N. It is asserted that those em
ployed in surveying and obtaining rights
of way are paid in O. R. A N. gold. If
the informant is cured it is another
evidence of Mr. Mohler's long-beaded
policy. Naturally he would understand
the advantageof controlling the Colombia
gateway. If any other road built down
north side of the river it would play
havoc with the O. R. & N.'s traffic. By
anticipating such a thing and building a
line itself, the O. R. AN. will have ab
solute control of the Colombia river gate
way. With soch an advantage it coo Id
shot out the other roads from Portland
and not feel the slightest uneasiness.
Whilo tbe Northern Pacific and Great
Northern would.be toiling and straining
and using a great deal of steam in getting
care over steep grades, tbe O. R. A N.
would be smoothly gliding down an easy
grade in lees than half the time con
sumed by those of it competitors.
These facts are apparent to every rail
Not long ago Mr. Mohler remarked at
a dinner that "he never took a bluff in
his life," and once in control of the Co
lombia river gateway if ia not likely that
he will take what railroad men call
"Mellen'a bloff." Telegram.
TUB CROP IK OTHER STATatS.
gon, and although retarding harvesting
in Oregon and causing some damage to
oats in Washington, were generally bec
elicial. This has been another very favorable
week for corn. Kscept over southern
Missouri, central Kansas, and in central
and western Nebraska, where it needs
rain, the crop has generally made deci
ded advancement. It is estimated that
early corn in the principal corn states of
the central valleys will be safe from
frost by September 15, and the late crop
by September 30.
Stacking and threshing of spring wheat
has been generally delayed by riins;
and violent hailstorms in the Red River
Valley have caased a loss estimated at
2,000,00(1 hoshela in North Dakota and
about 50 per cent of the expected yield
of 50,000 acres in Minnesota, while high
winds have lodged ai.d sheiltd consider
able ripe grain in the first-earned state.
Oats in shock have sustained some
damage from moisture in Missouii. Har
vesting of this crop is now practically
No tight to Ugliness.
The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends,
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health. If she is weak, sickly
and all run ilon, she will be nervous
and irritable. If she has constipation or
kidney trouble, her impure Wood will
cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions
and a wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the world
to regulate the stomach, liver and kid
neys and to purify the blood. It gives
strong nerves, bright . eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, rich complexion. It will
make a good looking, charming woman
of a run-down invalid. Only 50 cents
at Blakeley Sc. Houghton's drug store. 2
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly di
gests food without aid from the stomach
snd at the same time heals and restores
the diseased digestive organs. It is the
only remedy that does both of these
things and can be relied upon to per
manently cure dyspepsia. Butler Drug
' Our baby was sick for a month with
eevere cough and catarrhal fever, Al
though we tried many remedies she kept
getting worse, until we used One Min
ute Cough Cure, it relieved nt once snd
cured her in a few days." B. L. Nance,
Hamilton Clark, cf Channcev, Ga.,
says he suffered with itching piles twenty
years before trying DeVVitt'g Witch
Hazel Salve, two boxes of which com
pletely cored him. Beware of worthless
and dangerous counterfeits. Botltr
" They'll do you good" a physician said in
somj pills to his patient, a woman who had suffered
for months from diseases which baffled skillful treat,
ment. His words proved true. The woman rejoices.
Tht hurry and bustle of the housewife
h extremely wearing upon the delicate or
ganism of Womanhood.
Her intense earnestness in whatever she
undertakes, tempts her constantly to go
beyond her strength.
Mrs. L, E. Browning, of Pueblo, Colo
was one who did this.
"Eight years ago," ia:d she, "my hus
band died and I was left with three child
ren to care for and educate.
"The burdens of life fell heavily upon
me, but I determined to make the best of tU
ul succeeded in my undertakings for a
livelihood, but in doing so overtaxed my
self, and undermined my health.
" I was very ill about two years ago with
blood poisoning, caused by an abscess that
had not received proper treatment.
"The disease settled in my throat for a
time, causing intense agony.
" Then inflammatory rheumatism set in.
For four months and a half I was a prisoner
in my room, most of the time confined to
" My hands were swollen so that I could
not feed myself, and the swelling in my feet
and ankles would have made walking im
possible if I had been strong enough.
"One day, after considerable treatment,
my physician brought me a box of pills.
4 You need a tonic,' he said, 'and some
thing that will act at once, and this is the
best medicine for that purpose.'
'Pills 1 " I exclaimed in surprise as he
opened the box and showed them.
4 V f . . .
hi, ra replied, - these are TV
Pink Pills for Pale PelTh1
not be alarmed, thev ai JT.2
"Before I had been ,,ti Jr
I Mticedagreat toproven'atTT!
diuon. Soon my rheumiti. ... 1
"I grew stronger each dav ,a
in the best of health.
"I consider Dr. Williams' Pinl Bn.,
Pale People, the best tonic
her life. " " "
"She was subiect in :u.
spells, and the entire family would
"TV WiHiarr, P:t. TJ:I1
' ; - run navt rxirmU
stopped the faintine sotUs.
much strength that she is able to tab -life's
duuea again." I
To more highly endorse herwori, JL
Browning made affidavit before Qtmt i
GilL Notary Public wp
All diseases arising from an impovoiy
rrtnrl ittnn nf tli MnA : M
; "- mwi ill com
from that, are cured by Dr. Williw Pir,v
They act directly upon the fclaxL P.u
ing it up with lacking constituents be.
comes rich and red, the various owaa M
nourished and stimulated to activity ia m.
forming their functions, and thus disaie a
eliminated from the system.
These pills are sold everywhere, t! a.
C. J. STUBLINGv
Wholesale and Retail
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Agency for the Greate t American Liquor
Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey.
WHISKEY from $2.75 to .U0 pi-r irmTon. (4 to 15 years old.)
iJHrUKTLD IJOGNAO from 7.00 ro 12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.'
CALIFOBNIA EEANf I8 mm 3.1 5 to U0 ter gallon. (4 to 11 ytars old:
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
ULXMflA BEER on draught, and Val Blatz and Olympia Beer in bottler
imported Alu and l'orter.
OLD 'N HEAD
for a generous
Ely's Cream Balm
contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any other
It is quickly Absorbed.
Gives Kelief at ones.
It opens unit cleanses
tiie Nasal I'asfinecfl.
Heals and Protects the Membrane. Ilentorefl the
Sendee of Tante and tmell. Full Size 60c J Trial
Uu inc.; at Dmrcists or by mail.
tLYSJKTUltis.M Warren Stmt. Hew Tort
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and
The Dab Forllani and Astoria
AMERICAN IMPULSE WHEEL CO
SUITABLE FOR DRIVINO
GENERATORS AND STAMP MILLS,
ELEVATORS, PRINTING PRESSES, ETC.
Circulars and particulars furnished on application.
F. S. GUNNING. Aeent,
THE DALLES, OREGOJ
The weekly crop report published at
Washington, D. C, says:
Very favorable weather conditions
prevailed daring tbe week in the Ohio
Teller, and generally in the Middle,
strs. Kegulator (6 Dalles City
Daily (except Sunday) between
Touching at way noln on both sides of tbt
Both of the above Meamrra have been rebuilt,
ii "J '" "f11'" hape lor the aeaaon ol Ihio.
Th Kef-nlatnr l.tn will endeavor to five Its
palrona the beat service poaaible.
For Comfort. Keonomy and rieaanr.
travel by the steamers ol Th Kegulator
The above learner leave The Halle at S a m.
and Portland at 7 a. m., and arrive at destina
tion In smplv time lor outgoing trains.
Oak bt. Uota.
rbe Dalle Oftloe.
W. C. Alia way,
I have re-opened this well-known Bakery,
and am now prepared to supply every
body with Bread, Pies and Cakes. Also
all kinds of Staple and Fancy Grocer es.
GEORGE RUCH, Pioneer Grocer.
This brand of Whiskey is guaranteed to the consumer as a
PUKE HAND MADE SOUK MASH WHISKEY for Family
and Medical Use. Sold by
Ben Wilson, - The Dalles, Or.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio health leaders are encouraging parents to consider the COVID-19 vaccine for their children as the nation slowly prepares to make the vaccine available for every age group in the U.S.
Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff held a press briefing on Thursday, addressing how advisers with the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of authorizing vaccines for children as young as 6 months.
"The one group that has still been waiting has been our youngest children, less than five years of age, and now that seems likely to change," he said.
Children under 5 are the last age group in the U.S. without access to COVID-19 vaccines and many parents have been anxious to protect their little ones.
FDA advisers gave a thumbs-up to Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
They voted unanimously on Wednesday that the benefits of the shots outweigh any risk for children under 5, which is roughly 18 million kids.
There are still some ways to go before the age group would be eligible for the vaccine, but shots could be available next week if all the regulatory steps are cleared.
"The fact that this process has taken some time is a reaffirmation of the seriousness and the scientific discipline of the approval process, and reassurance that the approval has not been rushed or based on incomplete data," Vanderhoff said.
Once the vaccine eligibility is approved, Vanderhoff said parents will then have many options to access the shots.
Surveys indicated that some parents are hesitant on getting their children the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. While there is hesitancy out there, Vanderhoff expressed that there are parents who are interested or eager to have the vaccine option for their kids.
"I'd like to emphasize how important it is for children to stay up to date on all recommended vaccines. And of course, some vaccines are required to attend Ohio's schools," Dr. Vanderhoff said.
Dr. Vanderhoff, along with Dr. Michael Forbes of Akron Children's Hospital and Dr. Grant Paulsen of Cincinnati Children's Hospital, said no new safety concerns were brought up during pediatric trials.
Parents who are concerned about the vaccine are encouraged to speak with physicians and providers for advice.
"Public health depends on private choices, and we want those private choices to be guided by evidence. and the evidence is overwhelming that the benefits for these vaccines far outweigh the risk. and as a parent we do want to prevent the preventable," Dr. Forbes.
During the press briefing, Dr. Vanderhoff addressed that there has been a modest rise in COVID-19 cases in the past two months.
"It tells us that COVID is still with us, and whether they are young or old, the fact is that the more Ohioans who are vaccinated, the better our chances of avoiding serious illness and disruption to our daily lives," he said.
Last week, the Ohio Department of Health reported 18,247 new cases and 549 additional hospitalizations. There are now a total of 2,798,900 coronavirus cases in the state.
ODH is expected to release new data on Thursday. The agency will not release data on COVID-19 deaths due to the installation of a new coding system.
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Road Safety for Employers and Employees
With the new school year fast approaching, the roads will be getting busier and drivers will be getting more hurried. With more drivers on the road during peak times, there is no surprise that accidents are more likely to occur, especially when the weather gets dicey.
Motor vehicle fatalities make up approximately 30 per cent of the workplace fatalities in Alberta every year. The Transportation, Communication and Utilities sector accounted for 33 per cent of the motor vehicle incident fatalities, while the Construction and Construction Trade Services sector accounted for 22 per cent.
In 2008, motor vehicle incidents accounted for more than $26.5 million in injury claims for the Workers’ Compensation Board in Alberta. Although this cost is a 22% decrease from 2000, there were still 2,939 new highway motor vehicle claims reported and 44 motor vehicle fatalities.
Why should we pay attention to health and safety?
The same emphasis should be placed on driving safety as on any other part of an employer’s health and safety program. The moral, legal, and financial implications are too significant for your organization not to commit to keeping workers healthy and safe.
1. It’s the law.
OHS is about the prevention of workplace injury or illness. In Alberta, the rules of the road are covered in the Traffic Safety Act (TSA).
2. Negligence is expensive
The true cost of a vehicle incident extends well beyond the event itself. In addition to repairs and equipment replacement costs, there are other financial and intangible costs. Increased WCB and insurance premiums, a tarnished public image, decreased worker and management morale, the loss of future contracts, and civil, regulatory and criminal liability are all potential consequences.
Employers with poor health and safety records including non-compliance with the legislation, have higher staff turn-over, resulting in increased administrative and training costs. The costs imposed by these consequences may be enough to bankrupt smaller companies. Preventing incidents from ever occurring simply makes good business sense.
3. Health and Safety is good business.
A safe and healthy business is a well-managed business. That’s why:
– Many companies check to ensure that suppliers have a good health and safety record before they contract them for work or to provide services
– Financial institutions are interested in a firm’s health and safety record when considering a loan application.
An unsafe business exposes you to liabilities that others don’t want to assume.
4. More Motivated Workers
An active commitment to health and safety lets workers know that they matter most. You have already invested in your workers through training and on-the-job experience. It makes sense to keep them in their jobs by preventing injury and illness.
5. Better Quality, better business
Many businesses, regardless of size, have found that the quality of their products and services improved with a commitment to the health and safety of workers. Many factors contribute to improved quality, including training, effective communication, worker involvement and systems for ensuring standards are met.
If driving is a necessary part of your job, or if you hire employees who travel regularly for work, it is important to be aware of the potential hazards on the road. Even if you drive to work and not for work, attention and diligence should still be taken behind the wheel. After all, Worker’s compensation will help employees who get injured on the job, but what about those who get injured on their way to work?
Resources for Organizational Commitment to Health & Safety
Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships:http://www.safetypartnershipsaasp.com/
Occupational Injuries and Diseases in Alberta, 2009 Summary, AEI: www.employment.alberta.ca/ SFW/129.html
Working Safely Behind the Wheel, WCB – Alberta, December 2009: www.wcb.ab.ca/pdfs/public/ driving_safely.pdf
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How Gas Prices Compare Around The World
March 24, 2022 | Tags: ZEROHEDGEHow Gas Prices Compare Around The World
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has driven up oil and other commodity prices in many countries, with gasoline prices turning into a topic of discussion around the world. However, as Statista's Katharina Buchholz details below, as taxes are making up a big chunk of the gas price in the majority of industrialized nations, countries taxing gasoline at lower rates will still see lower gas prices in comparison. One example of this is the United States.
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Even at a gas price of more than $4.00 per gallon, Americans are still paying much less to fill up their cars than people in many industrialized nations, including other car-based economies like Brazil, Australia or South Africa. According to website Global Gas Prices, the latter two nations were already paying upwards of $5.00 for a gallon, while prices in Brazil were approaching $4.94.
Europe has some of the highest gasoline prices in the world. Most of Western Europe was paying upwards of $6.00 for a gallon of gas as of March 14, with some of the highest prices being charged in the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Italy and Norway. Germany was the most expensive major European economy in terms of gas prices most recently, as a gallon was going for $9.12. Norway is an outlier among oil producing countries as it taxes gasoline at a premium. The country bases lots of its wealth on oil but has for many years pursued a plan to make its own economy independent of the fossil fuel.
Other oil producers have gone the opposite route, offering gasoline to its citizens for less than the price of bottled water. The most drastic examples for this are Venezuela, Libya and Iran, where gasoline only costs a couple of cents per gallon.
The most expensive gallon of gas included in the ranking, however, was being sold in Hong Kong at $10.90, which would typically cause filling up even a small car to break the $100 barrier. East Asia was the priciest part of the world for gas after Europe, with prices high in India, China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand – all of which are major oil consumers, but not producers. Deep pockets are also needed in a few countries where weak government or trade structures have led to a hike in prices, like in Zimbabwe and the Central African Republic.
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Dimensions of Poverty
Download the international report The Hidden Dimensions of Poverty by ATD Fourth World in partnership with Oxford University. This project took place in six countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, France, Tanzania, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Human development must not ignore the suffering of people in poverty: Article based on an interview with Xavier Godinot, co-leader of our Dimensions of Poverty research.
A selection of our Dimensions of Poverty research is included in the book Dimensions of Poverty: Measurement, Epistemic Injustices, Activism.
How do we measure poverty?
As the international community prepared new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the question of how we measure poverty became more important than ever before.
One of the conclusions of ATD’s participatory research on the Millennium Development Goals was that current measures of extreme poverty are inadequate. Some global statistics are very uncertain. In addition, the $1.90 a-day indicator of extreme poverty is deeply flawed.
Extreme poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon. ATD Fourth World works on the question of measuring poverty on three fronts:
- With people living in poverty, to include them as partners in building knowledge on development;
- Working with researchers and international organizations, to find the best ways to measure poverty;
- With governments and international organizations, to ensure that multidimensional measures of poverty are included in international sustainable development goals.
On the research front, we undertook a multi-year participatory research project, in collaboration with Oxford University, that connected people who have a direct experience of poverty with other experts. A key aim of this research was to complement “top down” definitions of poverty with experiential ones, and to demonstrate that it is possible to develop research methodologies that enable the fulfillment of human rights obligations to engage people in poverty in global policy making. | <urn:uuid:52b1952f-0d6b-4702-b146-3a7df1646b56> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.atd-fourthworld.org/international-advocacy/dimensions-of-poverty/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.911454 | 518 | 2.859375 | 3 |
“The self-directed process through which learners change their mental capacities into task-related skills is referred to as self-regulation” (Zimmerman, 2001). This is the approach or process that students utilize to organize and regulate their ideas so that they may be converted into learning abilities.
Similarly, What is self-regulation meaning?
Self-control may be described in a variety of ways. Controlling one’s actions, emotions, and ideas in the pursuit of long-term objectives is the most fundamental definition. 1 Emotional self-regulation, in particular, refers to the capacity to control disruptive emotions and impulses.
Also, it is asked, What are examples of self-regulation?
Self-Control Techniques: Techniques for Managing Myself Exercise;Movement;Awareness of body feelings; Consciously attention to breathing, relaxing;Exercise;Movement;Awareness of body sensations; Taking care of my physique and eating well; Prayer and meditation; Art, music, dancing, literature, and other forms of self-expression; Self-talk that is loving and kind;
Secondly, How does a teacher promote self-regulation in the classroom?
Teach kids how to color-code or highlight relevant material. To assist pupils in organizing themselves, use technology or other organizational tools. Encourage pupils to utilize an assignment calendar and to divide huge tasks into smaller chunks. Provide regular guided practice and good comments to pupils.
Also, How do you explain self-regulation to a child?
How can parents help their children learn self-control? Take control of your own stress. Keep the big picture in mind. Set reasonable goals for yourself. Maintain a cool demeanor and provide an example of self-control. Be encouraging and supportive. Ensure that the children’s resource pool for regulation is supplied on a regular basis. Reduce the number of unneeded requests.
People also ask, What are the 4 types of self-regulation?
Goal-setting, self-monitoring, effective use of self-instructions or self-talk, and self-reinforcement are four essential self-regulation tactics that all students should be able to apply.
Related Questions and Answers
How do you apply self-regulated learning as a student?
Self-Regulated Learning Strategies: How-To Instruction Assist learners with their self-esteem, goal-setting, and expectations. Encourage people to think about things. Give constructive criticism. Assist students in making connections between abstract ideas. Assist students in connecting new experiences to previous knowledge.
What are the three types of self-regulation?
Successful students’ individual set of self-regulation skills may be divided into three categories: personal, behavioral, and environmental.
What is another word for self-regulation?
Self-regulating has 7 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic phrases, and related terms, such as self-adjusting, self-activating, self-acting, motorized, mechanical, self-moving, and automated.
What are self-regulation skills?
When confronted with a difficult circumstance, self-regulation is a talent that helps individuals to control their emotions, behavior, and physical movement. It also enables them to do so while being focused and attentive. Self-control is a problem for many children and adults. In an emotional circumstance, they behave rashly.
What are self-regulation activities?
The capacity to maintain or adjust arousal/energy levels and control emotions to meet the circumstance or task is known as self-regulation (e.g. preparing for sleep, lower level vs. preparing to play soccer, higher level).
How does self-regulated learning affect learners?
Performance may be considerably enhanced by the application of tactics and self-regulation. Students can execute activities more successfully and autonomously when they apply self-regulation skills. Successful students, for example, will regularly evaluate their understanding.
What is the difference between self awareness and self-regulation?
Answer. It’s critical to understand that self-awareness is not the same as self-control. The awareness component consists of merely identifying the behavior or emotion and labeling it as such. That’s the self-control component, where we alter ourselves as needed, sometimes for the benefit of others.
What are the 5 domains of self-regulation?
The Self-Reg Framework has five domains: biological, emotional, cognitive, social, and prosocial (Shanker, 2012). It’s crucial to emphasize that each of these is unique to the kid.
What is self-regulation Shanker?
Dr. Stuart Shanker, Canada’s foremost expert on self-regulation, defines self-regulation as the ability to control one’s own energy states, emotions, behaviors, and attention in socially acceptable ways that aid in the achievement of positive goals such as maintaining good relationships, learning, and well-being.
How do you help children with their emotions Becky Bailey?
The keys, whether using Bailey’s five-step self-regulation technique or another method, are: Maintain your composure. Teach youngsters effective soothing techniques. Assist youngsters in recognizing and labeling emotions. Empathy and encouragement are helpful. When youngsters are quiet, problem-solve or teach new skills.
What is another word for self monitoring?
What’s a synonym for self-monitoring? self-regulationself-controlself-inspectionself-managementself-policingself-supervisionself-governmentself-rule
What is the synonym of regulated?
rein (in), restrict, govern, and tame
What is a word for empathy?
Empathy synonyms and near synonyms. pity, compassion, and comprehension
What are the three key factors that influence the development of self-regulation?
Biology, genetics, and temperament, which all contribute to individual variances in self-regulation, are the most internal factors impacting a child’s potential for self-regulation.
What do you need to know to self regulate early years?
At its most basic level, self-regulation relates to how a youngster recovers from the energy expenditure necessary to cope with stresses. Long-term, high-intensity stress (allostatic overload) may have a major impact on “higher” capabilities including language, social cognition, executive functioning, and, yes, self-control.
What is biological domain of self-regulation?
The Domain of Biology A child’s capacity to self-regulate develops as a result of being governed. Being governed does not imply that you are being managed. To maintain optimum control, early childhood educators may learn to detect a child’s stages of arousal and up-regulate or down-regulate their behavior.
Who developed the self-regulation theory?
Albert Bandura (Albert Bandura) is a
What are the 5 domains of stress?
According to Shanker, behavior is a response to stresses that occur in five domains: biological, emotional, cognitive, and environmental. Social. Pro-Social.
What are the three core components of Conscious Discipline?
Safety, Connection, and Problem-Solving are the three parts. Within these three categories, each chapter focuses on one disciplinary technique for children, one power for aware adults, current brain facts, and how to construct your School Family.
How do you use Conscious Discipline in the classroom?
We employ the ability of “noticing” to educate children to reflect without judgment in Conscious Discipline Children (and adults) must be linked in order for consequences to be effective. Learn to pause and consider their decisions and consequences. Be able to accept personal accountability for their actions’ repercussions.
What is the concept of self-monitoring?
Self-monitoring is a hypothesis that examines a person’s proclivity to observe social events and adjust their conduct appropriately in order to impress others.
What type of word is self-control?
Willpower is the capacity to control one’s urges and impulses.
Self-regulation is a term that refers to the process of regulating one’s own behavior. Examples of self-regulation in the classroom include rules, consequences, and rewards.
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Self-regulation is a process of managing one’s own learning, and it can be seen in many different forms. One example of self-regulated learning strategies that has been popularized by the “examples of self-regulated learning strategies” are those found in “The Mindful Education Manifesto.”
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Georgia continues to ramp up wine export
Georgia is the country that can be proudly and honestly called the homeland of wine. Here manufacturing of the heady drink was started as long as 8 000 years ago. Wine takes a special place in the Georgian culture; drawings of grapevine and wine are found on every cultural monument, while the method of wine aging in special clay jars (kvevri) is enlisted as the UNESCO heritage. Export of wine and other alcoholic drinks is considered one of the most attractive business trends for non-residents who wish to register a company in Georgia.
Sales of wine and other alcoholic drinks in Georgia for 9 months of 2019
More than thousand of grape varieties are grown in Georgia; approximately 500 varieties of more than 4 000 varieties cultivated worldwide are of Georgian origin. Therefore, it is clear why the Georgian wine is popular abroad and is one of the main items of export.
For 9 months of 2019, 289 Georgian companies had exported wine in 50 countries of the world. The total number of bottles sent abroad made 65,2 million, which is 10% more than for a similar period of 2018. Meanwhile, the total amount of the collected proceeds from sales made 164 millions USD, which is 16% more than for 9 months of 2018.
Leaders among countries-buyers of the Georgian wine are:
- Russian Federation – 41 112 235 pcs. (+11,0%);
- Ukraine – 6 766 841 pcs. (+0,3%);
- China – 5 334 939 pcs. (+11%);
- Poland – 2 905 372 pcs. (+18%);
- Kazakhstan – 2 477 358 pcs. (-6,8%).
It should be noted that five leading countries from the beginning of the year remained the same. As earlier, most of wine is being exported in Russia, which is followed by Ukraine. A significant increase in export of wine was seen among Chinese and Polish companies. For Georgian manufacturers China is the strategic market; for 5 years already they have been participating in the biggest exhibition The 100th China Food & Drinks Fair, which is held annually in the Chinese city Chengdu. At this major event, new export agreements are being concluded with potential importers. The Georgian government actively cooperates with Chinese businessmen taking all measures to increase amounts of wine deliveries and make it more recognizable. In its turn, China is also interested in cooperation with Georgia that it views as its partner in the project for revival of the “Great Silk Way”. Currently, in China 25 Houses of Georgian Wine are functioning, but in the very nearest future it is planned to increase this number up to 100. The active marketing policy of Georgian manufacturers on the Chinese market promotes growing sales of wine and makes this trend very attractive for foreign businessmen who wish to export the dizzy drink.
In Russia, the Georgian wine is very popular and is in massive demand. In 2019, Georgia took the second place in wine export leaving Italy behind. The first place in wine export to Russia belongs to Spanish manufacturers.
Moreover, Georgian manufacturers had increased export of brandy for 44%, which in natural quantity made 19,5 million bottles sent to 23 countries of the world. Sales of brandy abroad brought 42,5 million USD of profit (+54%).
Except wine and brandy, another alcoholic drink of Georgian origin, chacha, is hugely popular around the world. 473,2 thousands of bottles of chacha, which is 65% more than for a similar period of last year, were exported to 24 countries. Profit received from sales of chacha made 1,3 million USD, which is 54% better than the result of 9 months of 2018.
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Opening company in Georgia by non-residents: the essential benefits
Georgia provides superior conditions for making business by non-residents. In the recently published rating Doing business this country took the 6 place by the level of simplicity of business making. Over the past 10 years Georgian authorities took a series of complex reformations to improve the investing climate. Today, the country provides favorable conditions for making business that will be interesting for non-residents:
- loyal tax system – since 2017 Georgia applies the “Estonian model” of taxation, which provides exemption from taxes on profit if the latter is forwarded to development of business;
- simple registration – non-residents may easily establish a legal entity in Georgia. The entire procedure takes not more than 2 days. Generally, after having paid the advanced state fee (200 lari) you may already obtain the statement on registration of a company on the day of addressing;
- no requirements to non-residents – to open a company in Georgia, non-residents do not have to meet strict criteria or fulfill definite terms. The only problems they may face are completion of documents in Georgian and verification of a legal address. Our company Offshore Pro Group will help to solve these issues, as well as will remotely open a company in Georgia without making you visit the country and losing your time;
- Georgian government concluded agreements on free trade with countries of the European Union and CIS (including Ukraine), Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, and Turkey, owing to which goods marked as “Made in Georgia” may be duty-free imported to these markets; this is more than 1 billion of potential buyers;
- available cheap workforce and convenient geographic position of the country. Georgia is the transit country which traffic arteries are used to deliver goods from China and the Caspian region to Europe and back;
- Georgia does not participate in the automatic exchange of information within CRS, therefore information on cash flows in the country will not be disclosed to tax departments of other countries.
If you are interested in opening a company in Georgia or want to learn more about peculiarities of business in this country, please contact us at: email@example.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible to answer your questions and agree on further cooperation.
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Our first project is taking place on Warren Pensini's farm - Blackwood Valley Beef - at Boyup Brook in the South West. Warren is working with Commonland and the Mulloon Institute to develop a landscape rehydration project on his farm. This will make his farm one of three Western Australian flagship farms demonstrating landscape rehydration for the Mulloon Institute in Western Australia. As part of the 2022 tree planting component of this project, Warren will be planting over 25 000 trees on his farm. In addition to the grant funding they have secured, Dirty Clean Food is looking to raise a total of $9000.
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The Book of Five Rings
The edition we utilized was a translation made by a master of karate, Stephen F. Kaufman, although the book is readily available in many editions, and is even online (http://www/samurai.com/5ringsand http://www.miyamotomusashi.com/gorin.htm, for example).
Musashi’s masterpiece is a deceivingly short and simple book. Besides a brief introduction in which the author presents himself and explains how the book is organized, the Book of five Rings is divided into five parts, hence the five “rings”: The Book of Earth, the Book of Water, the Book of Fire, the Book of Wind, and the Book of Nothing. The four elements, as well as the void, represent metaphorically the teachings presented in each book.
The Book of Earth lays the ground for the entire book. It deals with the general aspects of martial arts, strategy and training, which is seen as building a house from the ground up. Musashi discusses the different weapons, such as the naginata(a type of halberd) and the katana. The former is best for the field, while swords are more versatile and useful both indoors and outdoors. He also talks of the bow and guns, the latter having been introduced in Japan recently by the Portuguese. Although the gun is the most powerful, it is not as accurate as the bow, and is practically useless in close combat, at least in the case of guns available at the time he wrote the book.
The Book of water deals with more intangible aspects of strategy, such as spirituality, religion, and balance. He stresses the importance of a proper stance and a penetrating gaze. He then discusses the different attitudes to adopt when fighting: Upper, middle, lower, left, and right. Just like water flows and always finds an opening, the warrior should be like water.
The Book of Fire goes into the actual mechanics of combat, and the best ways to take advantage of specific situations, or place the enemy at a disadvantage. Armor, terrain, the presence of buildings, sun and wind, are all factors to evaluate before initiating combat. Exploiting the weaknesses of your opponent, such as moving towards his weaker side, or forcing him to enter into difficult terrain are examples of actions that the warrior can take to get the upper hand. Timing is very important. An easy way to dictate combat is to take the initiative, although sometimes waiting for an opening can be equally fruitful.
The Book of Wind has to do with other schools that existed during Musashi’s time and of the ways to counter them. /the main lesson to derive from this book is that it is important to know the enemy as much as possible. Knowing the enemy is also a way of knowing oneself. A central observation that Musashi makes is that other schools are concerned only with sword-fencing, while his Ichischool looks at strategy more broadly and holistically.
The Book of Nothing is the shortest and perhaps the most difficult to understand, as it refers to the philosophical underpinnings of mastering a martial art, or truly anything. Constant practice is the way to elevate your awareness until thinking is bypassed and real understanding is achieved. “The spirit of the universe is an emptiness which is nothing. Man can have no understanding of this place. It exists and is, but yet it is not. If you know something, you know something. If you do not know something, it does not exist in your world. In the universe, nothing-ness is not a thing that is true and not a thing that is not true”.
The style of this book is similar to the koan of Buddhist masters, short paradoxical tales that are intended to startle the listener and bypass rational thinking, opening the way for a deeper, intuitive understanding. The goal is to achieve satori, or enlightenment.
“Perfection is all there is and when you come to realize this, you will have understood my Way of strategy and the Way of the warrior, at which time you can forget about it and just be ‘it’. Best to have it put this way. Simply be!”
The Book of Five Rings remains even today a basic work for those approaching, not only Kendo, but any martial art, be it as a beginner or as an expert. It is an enduring classic that has applications outside of the field of martial arts and military strategy. Many Japanese politicians and business leaders have well-worn copies of Musashi’s Book of Five Rings together with Sun Tzu’s Art of War. | <urn:uuid:7d306242-d2cc-405c-8be4-5421867e519c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://juliomherrravelutini.net/2012/05/09/23/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.967349 | 959 | 2.609375 | 3 |
The fictional burger joint Big Kahuna Burger is mentioned in several of Quentin Tarantino’s films, but the most memorable reference occurs in Pulp Fiction, in the infamous scene when Jules and Vincent bust in on the unfortunate folks who wronged Marcellus Wallace, and proceed to eat their burgers and shoot up the place.
Big Kahuna Burger is clearly a HA-waiian-themed burger joint, but what Jules appears to be eating in the scene is a typical fast-food burger. I reconciled those two things so that the burger would taste Hawaiian, but look like the generic burger from the film. In true fast-food tradition, I put the differentiating element in the patty itself. The patties are made with pineapple and bacon mixed into the beef and coated in teriyaki sauce. Make sure to eat them before eleven in the morning because hamburgers are, in the immortal words of Jules, the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.
MAKES 6-8 BURGERS
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
- 10 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 egg
- 20-ounce (567 g) can crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Teriyaki glaze, to coat
- 6-8 plain hamburger buns
- 6-8 slices cheddar cheese
- Excessive ketchup
- Pickles, tomato, onion, and mayo, for serving (optional)
- 6-8 leaves iceberg lettuce (optional)
- Heat grill to medium. You can also use a skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bacon, onion, egg, crushed pineapple, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper.
- Form 6-8 meat patties from the mixture—their size will depend on how large the buns are.
- Coat each patty with the teriyaki glaze.
- Grill or fry the patties on both sides to the desired doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, toast the buns.
- When the patties are done, glaze each one again with more teriyaki then top with a slice of cheese.
- Spread some ketchup over the cheese and place the patties on the bottom bun. Load up with any additional burger toppings you want to use, then finish with some lettuce leaves. Close each burger with the top bun and press down.
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It was two weeks into Donald Trump’s “national emergency,” and Poncho Nevárez was on high alert. As Nevárez trod a path toward the Rio Grande on a Saturday morning in March, his cowboy boots swishing through the wet grass, the 46-year-old Democratic state representative from Eagle Pass, Texas, was in the middle of explaining, again, why building a wall through his backyard was a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. Just then, Lola, his deaf bluetick coonhound, began to yelp.
Nevárez scanned the thicket. Suddenly he saw them, running along the inside of the fence. He swiveled around to warn his eight-year-old son, trailing 20 yards behind.
“Ponchito, watch out!”
Danger raced past, only a few feet away—a pair of feral hogs. “I hate to shoot a piglet,” he said. “But what are you gonna do? They grow up to be sows.”
There are 7,383 state legislators in the United States, and many of them, it seems, want to do something about the border. Legislators in West Virginia and Montana have proposed using state money to help fund the wall. A lawmaker in Arizona has suggested taxing porn to pay for it. Texas Republicans wonder why the state doesn’t just build the thing itself. But in a country paralyzed by the politics of the border, Nevárez is the only state lawmaker who actually lives on it. (Nearly two dozen other lawmakers live in communities that are on the border, such as El Paso.) His ranch—where he lives with his wife, Rossy; their three kids; and a menagerie of sheep, horses, dogs, cows, and exotic birds and deer (plus the hogs)— abuts the US-Mexico border on the edge of Eagle Pass. He can’t just see Mexico from his house; when the breeze is right, he hits golf balls there.
That makes Nevárez, a trial lawyer and sometimes songwriter with family on both sides of the line, a unique voice in the debate over border security. As chair of the Texas House committee on homeland security and public safety, he wields real power (for a Democrat) in a public policy fight that has consumed his state. But unlike his colleagues, Nevárez takes his work home with him. Border Patrol sensors are scattered across his property. Fan boats pass by his patio. Trump-loving vigilantes roll up unannounced. In February, the Army arrived and set up an observation post on his ranch.
“They are willing to sacrifice a place like mine for their peace of mind, or whatever is going to make them feel good,” he said of the wall’s biggest boosters. “[It’s] this all-day sucker that they’re going to have for a while until it runs out, and then the next thing comes. And you know, I think that’s bullshit.”
Getting the border right, in his view, starts with listening to the people who live there. And Nevárez has a lot to say.
Listen to Tim Murphy interview Poncho Nevárez, the Democratic state representative from Eagle Pass, Texas, on the latest episode of the Mother Jones Podcast:
The stretch of the border Nevárez represents spans 800 miles, from east of Eagle Pass to the El Paso County line. Much of that region is impenetrable by foot, but in Eagle Pass, the desert scrub gives way to palm fronds and the boundary becomes the Border of Trumpian Imagination—relatively accessible to migrants and traffickers, close to major transportation corridors, and awash in state and federal personnel. For a time in the early 2000s, it was one of the busiest illegal entry points in the country; the Bush administration responded by installing (over local protests) a tall slatted fence through downtown, separating Mexico—and a municipal golf course—from the rest of Texas.
The sector has calmed some, but when I visited Nevárez in early March, the city was reeling from its most recent turn in the spotlight. A few weeks earlier, 1,600 asylum seekers had arrived across the Rio Grande in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras, where, for lack of shelter, they were locked in an old factory by Mexican authorities. The Pentagon dispatched 250 troops to Eagle Pass in response; nine days later, Trump declared the border a “national emergency.”
The road into town was crawling with military vehicles, but Nevárez’s ranch, which begins about two miles upriver from where the fence ends, was an oasis of quiet, punctuated only by the ambient screeching of peacocks and macaws. Just past the driveway, the lawn ended abruptly at a cliff. A duck flew low along the water, straddling the international boundary with its wings.
Nevárez fired up an ATV for a quick tour, winding up a dirt road to an overlook that offered clear sightlines for miles. Under a ramada near the ledge, a pair of Army grunts in fatigues sat looking bored in a Ford F-250—the only visible indicator of the emergency in our midst. Nevárez borrowed a pair of binoculars from one of them to look for his goats and pointed out a Border Patrol observation tower near the edge of his property.
Though he considers Trump’s troop surge unnecessary, Nevárez doesn’t have a problem with the Border Patrol. Its agents have the code to his gate, and he coordinates with them when he has hunters on the land. Rattling off the number of apprehensions along the southern border, Nevárez argues the agency has done its job well by using a mixture of analog and high-tech tools. Cliffs and fords and roads create chokepoints; sensors, cameras, and lookouts help you manage them.
“I’m not against border security,” he said. “I just think there’s a smarter way to do it.”
As he sees it, physical barriers and boots on the ground hit a point of diminishing returns, because migration patterns adapt. Build a wall the length of South Texas and the traffic will simply move west, where the crossing is more dangerous. The caravans of asylum seekers that precipitated Trump’s military response don’t necessitate such measures because they simply turn themselves in. And if the concern is drug trafficking, then ports of entry, where the overwhelming percentage of drugs slip through, are the system’s soft underbelly. According to Nevárez, only 1 in 20 vehicles get inspected at Eagle Pass. Put the ports “on steroids,” he argued (and improve the roads while you’re at it) and you’ll catch more contraband, while performing a service for the people who live along the border—a more efficient process that will make it easier for traffic to come and go, for people to get to work and see family, for commerce to connect with I-35.
Like many of his constituents, Nevárez lives a binational existence. When he’s not in Austin for work, he’s in Mexico at least several times a week, to tend to his ranch (which spans both sides of the border), take his son to football practice (the team plays in Piedras Negras), or visit relatives (both he and his wife have family in Coahuila). A holistic border policy would accept such realities as foundational. Instead, it’s built around night-vision fever dreams.
A few weeks earlier, Nevárez was making his rounds when four men pulled up to his gate in a pickup truck. “They worked somewhere in the oil fields, and they were wearing Trump campaign shirts—blue ones that said ‘Trump-Pence,'” he said.
Nevárez asked the men what they were doing there. “We’re looking for action,” one of them replied. He told them to get lost. “I’m more afraid of that than I am the people that would come across” the border.
It was a one-time encounter that encapsulated his broader frustration with Trump’s policies—that solutions like a wall or a troop surge are foisted on the border by people who don’t live there, to appease other people who don’t live there, reducing whole communities to no man’s lands.
“We have to be vigilant about not being a punching bag,” he said. “Because we tend to be that, and we have been for a long time.”
When I returned the next morning, Nevárez wanted to show me the river, so we set off down a path that led away from his house. As we passed the pool, he pointed to the palm trees above, where a committee of vultures held court. In addition to defecating on their legs to cool off, vultures make hideous guttural sounds at night, and Nevárez deployed an air cannon to keep them away. Sometimes life on the border feels like a malicious game of telephone, where track jackets become prayer rugs and prayer rugs become ISIS, and suddenly Don Jr. is tweeting about it. And so it was, in a way, with the vultures.
“When all this shit started in Mexico, we had the cannon going,” Nevárez said. “There were these reports of cannon fire and all this stuff—that military was setting off a cannon because of whatever was going on with the caravan that was in Piedras Negras. But it wasn’t. It was us. We were shooting the cannon.”
About 100 yards past the house, we came to an opening where the brush had been cleared away, and the path slouched gently toward Mexico, forming a makeshift boat launch, sometimes used by the Border Patrol, that its proprietor calls Nevárez Beach. When migrants do cross at his ranch, it’s often here, guided through the darkness by the illuminated stained-glass window in Nevárez’s study.
As we got closer, we spotted evidence of recent visitors—socks, a trash bag, some water bottles.
“They probably came up through here and then jumped that fence, and they have a pretty good idea where the highway is,” he said, surveying the scene. “Probably two women, it looks like from the clothes.”
This was the kind of tableau that wall advocates seize on—proof, they argue, that the border is overrun, that new measures must be taken to keep the invaders away. But Nevárez just shrugged.
“I go to sleep here every night, my wife and my kids sleep here every night, and we’ve never had so much as a bolt stolen out of the bodega, or a chainsaw or whatever,” he said. “People say, ‘Well, maybe you’re safe but we’re not safe from the onslaught.’ But what onslaught are we talking about?”
Trump’s much-hyped invasion is a bump in the night that loses its capacity to spook when it comes into the light. After they’re processed by Border Patrol, asylum seekers get dropped off at a church where Nevárez’s mother, a retired secretary, offers them clothes and blankets, a chance to use the phone, and sometimes cash. Nevárez keeps bottles of water in his truck for migrants he sees. A few Decembers back, he found two Cubans, wet and shivering, by the entrance to his ranch. He gave them a lift to a Border Patrol truck down the road.
Thanks to Cold War politics, Cubans get a fresh start and a path to citizenship, and Mexicans who come across the same way “get a boot in the ass,” he said. “And while I sympathize with Cubans that are coming, that’s a remnant of the political reality that doesn’t really exist anymore.” The inflexibility of immigration and border policies in response to changing realities frustrates Nevárez, and it’s part of why he’s so adamant about putting the brakes on Trump’s escalating militarization of the border: It is the nature of these things that they are hard to undo. The policy you implement to address one crisis, real or imagined, will be a part of the landscape long after the situation has changed. Walls go up; they rarely come down.
Later that weekend, Nevárez was supposed to host a Republican colleague who was passing through town. “I said, ‘Why don’t you come out to the house, we’ll grab some lunch, and I’ll take you by the ranch and maybe you’ll shoot something. You can get an idea of what a national emergency looks like,'” Nevárez said. He extends such invitations freely to colleagues, the media, a right-wing radio host. Last year, he brought Beto O’Rourke and the brothers Joaquin and Julián Castro to his home for a Facebook Live.
The idea that the real border threats are rattlesnakes and feral hogs hasn’t quite taken hold in the GOP. But even as Washington goes further around the bend, there are tentative signs that the fever is starting to break in Texas. Nevárez’s appointment in January to chair the homeland security and public safety committee in a Republican-run chamber was a nod to bipartisanship and a changing political climate. In 2017, a decade of conservative dominance in the capitol, which included the deployment of state police and Texas National Guard units to the border in 2014 (they’re still there), culminated in the passage of SB 4, the state’s criminalization of sanctuary cities. On the final day of the session, a Republican state representative, Matt Rinaldi, bragged about calling Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a group of protestors who opposed the law, leading to a scuffle on the floor between he and Nevárez. Last fall, Democrats picked up 12 seats in the state House—including Rinaldi’s.
Texas’ border counties notoriously have some of the worst voter participation in one of the nation’s lowest-turnout states. But in an election that Republicans turned into a referendum on the border, Democratic turnout surged across the state and up and down the Rio Grande. In Maverick County, which includes Eagle Pass, turnout nearly doubled compared to 2014.
“I can’t believe that this didn’t play some part in what happened in the [midterms],” Nevárez said of the wall. “It did especially here in Texas. It will continue to do that the more this thing is going to drag out, as long as this guy is a president, and beyond.”
Mexico isn’t the only thing Nevárez can see from his home, by a river his family has lived along for generations. He can also glimpse a gaping hole in the rhetoric about what to do with his backyard. The demographic change that immigration restrictionists fear, and that their policies are focused on stopping, isn’t something new. What they’re afraid of is what places like Eagle Pass have always been. And Nevárez likes his hometown just fine. “The truth is, the change is already here,” Nevárez said. “It’s not what’s coming across the river—it’s us. We’re here, and we’re not going anywhere, and we will change it, and that’s the fear. It’s code-speak, like ‘You’re changing my United States or Texas’ or whatever—it’s my Texas too, bud. It always was.”
We sat down in rocking chairs by the river and he flipped through his phone to show off a shaky video he’d grabbed of a bobcat. A Border Patrol boat whirred by.
“The Spaniards would call this terra incognita, and I guess they recognized that it was some sort of barrier because they had a hard time crossing it,” he said. “Maybe in a thousand years there’s not going to be a US, or Mexico, or a Texas, or a Coahuila. It will just be like some sort of frontier the way it was then.”
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In between second Peter and first John we read just one chapter of Daniel.
November 22: Daniel 7 (click on the chapter to begin reading).
Daniel 7. Daniel has a dream of four great beasts, a lion, a bear, a leopard and something dreadful and terrible, symbolizing four kings yet to come. Historically, the fourth beast has been said to be the Roman Empire, but I have taken the liberty to forward the hypothesis that if speaks of the rise of Islam. See if you agree. | <urn:uuid:f5044fa5-ab03-48b3-8369-e665516391b0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://lenbilen.com/tag/the-four-great-beasts/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.921203 | 104 | 2 | 2 |
Nursery 2 – “Paradise”
Paradise builds on the foundations laid in “Harmony” (Nursery 2 for 6 weeks to 15 months), with a step up in all areas to age-appropriate levels.
Children are encouraged to follow their interests and explore in a safe and secure environment.
The key point of difference in Nursery 2 –“Paradise” is that Childcare Educators assess children every month and base activities on their changing interests and needs. In addition, every 6 months children are evaluated and goals for the next 6 months are set.
Specifically, you and your child will love…
- Music curriculum including songs, rhythm, dance
- Age appropriate yoga and mediation
- Relaxation and quiet time
- Art, craft, indoor and outdoor play (with soft fall) incorporating nature and sustainability
- Language and pre-literacy skills via story time, conversation and drawing
- Large play area so they enjoy their solitary play without bumping into other children
- Shared modern nappy change room and toilet facility, complete with individual lockers for each child’s supplies, and glass panels for supervision
- Staff only kitchen area with large double door fridge for bottle storage, sinks for cleaning and dishwasher
- Ample storage available so when appropriate your child enjoys a mess-free learning environment
- Specially chosen ergonomic cots for smooth pick up and lay down so sleep disturbance is minimised, with the added benefit of being at the height to minimise bending for our Childcare Educators; these cots are made of wood – yes, even indoors we’ve tried to make the environment as natural as possible!
- Sterilisation of toys to minimise the spread of germs – our “mouth toys” are washed twice a day every day, and the room is cleaned by professionals every day
- Laundry on site for the washing of bibs, tea towels and the like so everything is clean and fresh every day
- Information board above the lockers keeps you informed of the day’s activities and upcoming events
It’s important to note that children under 2 learn via sensory experience which is why all activities are open ended and supported by natural resources (eg blocks, sticks, cones, bark) rather than the commercialized “pop up” flashing equipment sold in department stores.
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I just finished my friend, Sharon Ewell Foster’s Abraham’s Well. Since I know Sharon and have enjoyed her books set in modern times, Ain’t No River and Ain’t No Valley this work of historical fiction was a departure. I can’t pretend that my review is unbiased so don’t say I didn’t warn readers.
The story reminds me of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as it consists of an elderly woman looking back on her life during a significant historical period. Armentia, the main character, is African American and Cherokee. She lives in the 19th (and I suppose early 20th century) experiencing tribal life, slavery, the removal of Cherokee and other native Americans during the Trail of Tears and eventually freedom. It’s the story of an imperfect character, rather than a superhero, finding strength and courage to surmount injustice and hardship. I’m a sucker for such stories.
For me historical fiction succeeds by teaching me and entertaining me and Abraham’s Well does both. Although I’ve read a little about the Trail of Tears and knew that some African American’s are part Native American, I had no knowledge of African American involvement in this chapter of American history. Sharon includes an explanation of why she decided to write about this topic and her family heritage as it relates to the themes of the novel. I found that quite interesting. I could see this making a good movie.
The book reads very fast, as Bridget points out. Bridget’s also right about the chapters on the preaching but there’s probably less church-going in this story than the others I’ve read so I had a different view of that aspect. I didn’t mind it. I realize that Sharon’s fans will be looking for Christian fiction when they decide to read this novel. | <urn:uuid:ad75b085-fcf5-412a-ab06-18781e1b4303> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://xingu2.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.959775 | 394 | 1.929688 | 2 |
Today, March 19th, marks the eighth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq -- carried out on the false pretense to eradicate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Of course those weapons were never there.
What a heavy load that decision would be on the conscience of any reasonably self-examined soul.
Not much is being said today about this tragic anniversary - with the exception of some commentary I found by Congressman Charles Rangel who tells us why he introduced the Universal National Service Act, calling on all to share in service to country and ridding our nation from the egregiously unfair burden of the one percent of our young who currently carry the burdens of our unfunded wars.
It is because of these devastating statistics and the commitment our nation must make to sharing in duty and service that I reintroduced the Universal National Service Act, commonly known as the draft bill. Originally introduced in 2003 after my opposition to the invasion of Iraq, the legislation provides an opportunity for all of our children to be able to say with dignity that they honorably served their nation.
Having a draft does not necessarily mean that everyone called to duty would be required to serve in the Armed forces. Whether that service to our country is in our military, in our schools, in our hospitals, or in our airports, the Universal National Service act would require young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 to commit themselves to two years of national service.
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OntoPIM: How to Rely on a Personal Ontology for Personal Information Management
Personal Information Management (PIM) aims to support users in the collection, storage and retrieval of their personal information. In such a framework the focus is mainly on how better to handle the information collected. Task Information Management (TIM) on the other hand adopts a more usercentric view and aims to support users in performing their tasks. Possible ways of achieving this are to automatically find data users need in order to perform a task, to automate the execution of tasks and the synthesis of new more abstract tasks by identifying tasks users carry out often. PIM and TIM can be seen as complimentary since an efficient organization of personal information can help in the discovery of data relevant to a task. To this end, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach in the design and implementation of a Task Information Management System. | <urn:uuid:765c2fe0-a4a9-4727-b700-47686f3bbac9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.madgik.di.uoa.gr/publications/ontopim-how-rely-personal-ontology-personal-information-management?language=en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.900471 | 180 | 2.078125 | 2 |
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The Well at the World's End, by William Morris, , at sacred-texts.com
Ralph Readeth in a Book Concerning the Well at the World's End
Fairly written was that book, with many pictures therein, the meaning of which Ralph knew not; but amongst them was the image of the fair woman whom he had holpen at the want-ways of the wood, and but four days ago was that, yet it seemed long and long to him. The book told not much about the Well at the World's End, but much it told of a certain woman whom no man that saw her could forbear to love: of her it told that erewhile she dwelt lonely in the wildwood (though how she came there was not said) and how a king's son found her there and brought her to his father's kingdom and wedded her, whether others were lief or loth: and in a little while, when the fame of her had spread, he was put out of his kingdom and his father's house for the love of her, because other kings and lords hankered after her; whereof befel long and grievous war which she abode not to the end, but sought to her old place in the wildwood; and how she found there another woman a sorceress, who made her her thrall; and tormented her grievously with toil and stripes. And how again there came a knight to that place who was seeking the Well at the World's End, and bore her away with him; and how the said knight was slain on the way, and she was taken by tyrants and robbers of the folk: but these being entangled in her love fought amongst themselves and she escaped, and went seeking that Well, and found it at the long last, and drank thereof, and throve ever after: and how she liveth yet, and is become the servant of the Well to entangle the seekers in her love and keep them from drinking thereof; because there was no man that beheld her, but anon he was the thrall of her love, and might not pluck his heart away from her to do any of the deeds whereby men thrive and win the praise of the people.
Ralph read on and on till the short night waned, and the wax-lights failed one after the other, and the windows of the hall grew grey and daylight came, and the throstles burst out a-singing at once in the castle pleasaunce, and the sun came up over the wood, and the sound of men-folk bestirring themselves a-field came to his ears through the open windows; and at last he was done with the tale, and the carline came not near him though the sun had clomb high up the heavens. As for Ralph, what he had read was sweet poison to him; for if before he was somewhat tormented by love, now was his heart sick and sore with it. Though he knew not for certain whether this tale had to do with the Lady of the Forest, and though he knew not if the Lady who should come to the castle were even she, yet he needs must deem that so it was, and his heart was weary with love, and his manhood seemed changed. | <urn:uuid:bb899536-ecc9-4c02-8ebd-61cdf4b0c9f3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/morris/wwe/wwe020.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.991239 | 684 | 2.40625 | 2 |
On May 26, the Phase III clinical report of Sinopharm Vaccine was finally published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), while the Phase III report of Kexing Vaccine has not yet been officially published through peer review at this time. These two vaccines in China are among the first vaccines in the world to complete Phase III clinical trials and obtain emergency authorization from China. However, the specific results of their Phase III trials were almost released in journals at the latest, which has caused widespread doubts internationally. . Judging from the Phase III test reports of Sinopharm and Kexing Vaccine, there are still two obvious problems.
Why is China’s vaccine phase III clinical results not transparent?
Previously, many international experts pointed out that the Phase III clinical trial data of China Kexing and Sinopharm Vaccine are not transparent and have not been published in journals for a long time. However, many Chinese people are puzzled: the Health Commission has announced that China‘s Kexing vaccine has conducted Phase III clinical trials in Brazil and other countries, with a protection rate of about 50%; the protection rate of Sinopharm vaccine is more than 70%, and the results are clear. Chu posing, why did you say “not published”?
Here needs to explain a concept, what is called“The results of Phase III clinical trials are published in journals”。
First of all, what is the “Phase III clinical trial”?
The development of a vaccine requires animal experiments and then human trials.Human trials are divided into several steps: first, do smaller-scale Phase I and II clinical trials, and then doLarger Phase III clinical trial.whenPhase III test results confirm that the vaccine is effective and safeAfter that, the government considered approving the listing and attacking the people.
So what does “published in a journal” mean?
What we usually say about journals isPeer-reviewed journal.In other words, the vaccine’sAfter the results of the third phase trial came out, It needs to be reviewed in academia and certified by other experts in the same field. The purpose is to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the final vaccine announcement, in line with general academic standards, without bias.After the review, the vaccine‘s Phase III trial report will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Common international medical authoritative journals, including “The Lancet” (The Lancet), “Journal of the American Medical Association” (JAMA), “New England Journal of Medicine” (NJEM) and so on.
So, as you can see,Pfizer vaccineinLast DecemberAfter completing the Phase III trial, it was reported onCurrent monthPublished in the “New England Journal of Medicine”.Modena vaccineThe report of the third phase of the trial was published in the New England Journal of Medicine on February 4.
Not only that, but Sinopharm itself has not released a specific Phase III trial report to the public. At that time, the statement of Sinopharm only stated that a vaccine candidate produced by its affiliated Beijing Institute of Biological Products had an effective rate of 79%.The whole statement is only a few sentences, and there is no provision for the third phase of the trialDetailed medical data, Such as: How did the Phase III trial be done? How many people will be vaccinated? The specific ratio of different ages? How many kinds of systemic and local side effects are there? What is the rate of each side effect? How many accidental deaths are there? Is it related to vaccines? ……Etc., etc.
These should usually beNormal vaccine company website, National Center for Disease Control and PreventionmeetingDetailed announcementThe data from the China Vaccine Company website and the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention,Almost blank。
Only give the people a number.andHow did this number come from——The most critical part has been omitted from the ambiguity.
It wasn’t until four or five months later that Sinopharm slowly released the data. At the end of May, the results of the Phase III clinical trial of Sinopharm Vaccine were published in international journals.
Kexing is the world‘s first vaccine to complete Phase III clinical trials. The results of its three phases are still unpublished.StillPreprint stage(“Preprint” refers to a report that has not yet passed peer review, and is generally not counted as officially published in a journal).
So, where did the data go in these blank months? Even if it is not accepted by international journals, why not publish it to the public and the medical community first? It is difficult for us to know.
Two major problems in the three phase reports of Sinopharm and Kexing
However, the three phase reports of Sinopharm and Kexing Vaccine are finally overdue. Are the results completely relieved? Not at all.
In the finally released report, there are two obvious issues that should be brought to the attention of the public:
1. The population of test subjects, mainly young people
We know that the people who have the highest priority for vaccinations against the new crown vaccine in various countries (except for frontline medical staff) are elderly people over 65 years old. This is because elderly people over 65 are the most vulnerable group to contract the new crown.
In the Phase III trial of Pfizer vaccine, 42% were elderly people over 55 years old; in the Phase III trial of Modena vaccine, 25% were elderly people over 65 years old. however,Coxing VaccineIn Brazil’s Phase III trial, only recruited5% of the elderly；SinopharmThe published clinical trial site is in the Middle East, recruitedThe elderly are even less than 2%。
Not only that, but the article on Sinopharm Vaccine also pointed out in the discussion section on the limitations of research:Sinopharm Vaccine Phase III TrialThe main target isHealthy, young Middle Eastern men, And lack of sufficient efficacy to test the effect of the vaccine in the elderly, women, and patients with chronic diseases.
This group of people is the least likely to be infected with the new crown. When the pharmaceutical company knows that the new crown is mainly infected with chronic diseases and the elderly, why do they conduct clinical trials with young people as the mainstay and hardly recruit the elderly? And can the number of vaccine protection obtained from the young population be counted as the true protection of the vaccine? The researchers of Sinopharm themselves also stated that they cannot be directly used to infer the protection of the vaccine against the elderly, men, and patients with chronic diseases.
Obviously, Sinopharm and Kexing have obvious biases when selecting subjects.
2. The side effects of Sinopharm vaccine are lower than adjuvants
There is still a problem with the test report provided by Sinopharm Vaccine, which is that the proportion of side effects is extremely low.
Many people believe that low side effects mean that the vaccine is safe and a good thing. Here we must first clarify a concept.
Side effects occur after administering the vaccine (this is not about serious or abnormal side effects, but aboutGeneral side effects),is normal. This is because when the vaccine enters the body and stimulates an immune response, the body will inevitably experience fever, headache, fatigue and other reactions.This representsThe body’s immune system is being activated, The vaccine is working.
Elderly people who administer the new crown vaccine rarely have side effects because their immune system is already weak. After the vaccine enters the body, it is difficult to stimulate the immunity as large as young people.
From the three phase reports of Pfizer and Modena, it can be seen that the proportion of systemic side effects is more than 70%.Higher than the control placebo. this is normal. At least, the side effects caused by the injection of the vaccine into the human body should generally be higher than the control group.
So, why does the control group, such as normal saline, cause 30% of side effects? Because people don’t know whether they are taking a real vaccine or saline when participating in the experiment, they will have a certain psychological effect.
In the control group of Sinopharm vaccine, adjuvants are used (adjuvants are auxiliary components of the vaccine and do not contain the main component-inactivated virus, which does not stimulate an immune response by itself). The proportion of side effects caused by it is 29%. What is puzzling is that the proportion of side effects in the group injected with the Sinopharm vaccine is only 28% to 29%.Equal to or lower than the side effects of adjuvant！
This can’t help but cause people to wonder, after the Sinopharm vaccine is administered, does an immune response really occur? Is there really enough antibodies in the body?
In addition, as mentioned earlier, the Phase III data of Kexing Vaccine are currently only published on the preprint website. It contains two test reports in Brazil and Chile. Among them, Chile reported that there were only more than 400 recruits in the third phase (usually tens of thousands of people were recruited for the third phase of the vaccine), and it did not give the overall protection of the vaccine.
HereNotEvaluate the quality of the vaccines of Kexing and Sinopharm, or the quality of other vaccines.But to exploreA pharmaceutical company, a country’s official medical institution, Is it responsible for the peopleBasic responsibility。
To make a vaccine that needs to be vaccinated for hundreds of millions of people, transparency and openness are of the utmost importance.
In recent days, many people posted on Weibo for help, telling that problems such as ear deafness, cerebral infarction, and heart disease occurred within a short period of time after being vaccinated with Kexing vaccine. These should be taken seriously by the government and the media as a rule.did not receiveAny concern. After the vaccine is widely administered, it is very possible that more serious side effects are found.AZ vaccineThere are also rare side effects of thrombosis, butThe media immediately paid attention, and the vaccine company and the government immediately issued several statements and conducted investigations.And thenConfirmed and listed as a side effect of the vaccine, The whole process keeps the public informed.How many people have side effects, the basic age and gender characteristics of each patient, the time of side effects, specific symptoms, and health status, The report is very detailed. This has nothing to do with the quality of the vaccine, but the basic responsibility of the government and pharmaceutical companies for the lives and health of the people.
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Marginal or poor writers in an organization may cost the business in various ways. A study conducted by the National Commission on Writing (NCW) indicated that employees’ writing proficiency is a basic business requirement because it affects both internal and external communications. There several instances where businesses have lost potential staff members because of poor relationships resulting from miscommunication. According to the NCW, companies are spending a lot of their resource on remedial writing training to improve the performance of their workers. For instance, BlueChip business in 2016 spent close to 3.1 billion dollars in providing writing training to its employees. Out of this budget, the company used about 2.9 million dollars to retrain current employees while the remaining funds were used in training new recruits.
Another report released by the Partnership for the 21st Century Skills revealed that 26.2% of college graduates have poor writing skills. The report also demonstrated that one-fourth of new university graduates are not only poor writers, but also lacked the necessary communication skills. If this category of students are placed into business functions without preliminary training on effective writing and communication skills, a company may end up experiencing problems such as miscommunication, poor performance, revenue losses, lack of credibility, and lost reputation. In other words, employees’ poor writing skill is an issue worth investigating because it does not only affect the decision making processes but also lowers the overall productivity of a firm.
How Businesses Solve Problems of Employees’ Poor Writing Skills
The first step towards solving problems of employees’ poor writing skills include spotting such challenges and training employees according to the company’s writing rules and regulations. There is no doubt that companies are struggling to employ best performing employees and weeding out individuals who cannot make significant impact on the overall business performance. Research shows that about 50% of companies when involved in recruitment give individuals’ writing skills first priority. Similarly, about 80% of large corporations assess the performance of employees based on their ability to influence business growth.
One area where firms can determine if prospecting employees have poor writing or communications skills is resume or cover latter. Employees who have sufficient writing skills should have a concise, precise, and well-written resume or cover letter. Where these traits do not exists, it becomes easy to judge the kind of trouble that awaits the company. Alternatively, firms may decide to organize a writing exercise during the interview to assess candidates’ writing skills before making a placement offer.
Apart from training, employees’ poor writing can be solved if the management understands the cause of the problem. This step, however, does cannot be applied during recruitment of new workers. It is possible for an employee who was previously a good writer to suddenly start performing poorly. Under such circumstances, the management should start by determining the primary cause of the employee’s underperformance. Two fundamental issues should be investigated under such circumstances: (1) whether the change is attributed to a cause within the work environment and (2) if the sudden change in level of performance may have been caused by something that happened back at home. Some employs suffer from superiority complex, and this may manifest in their lines of operation. Moreover, the poor writing process count be situational in the sense that it is cause by a condition beyond the control of the employees such as ineffective communication platform with the organization. Other cause of employees’ poor writing skills that managers should focus on during their analysis include ineffective management, poor educational background, lack of employees’ motivation, and the domino effect. Under the domino law or Murphy’s effect, it is assumed that if employees’ activities are supervised by individuals who are poor writers or communicators, there are higher chances that they may also end up becoming poor writers. The main reason why organizations should consider investigating the causes of poor writing and communication is because the management technique may vary depending on the underlying factors. These problems can be solved through regular positive reinforcements between supervisors and employees. Managers must be as close as possible to the underperforming employees so as to advice and counsel in case the problem is psychologically attributed.
How Businesses Define Poor Writing Skills and they Measure Effective Writing Skills
Writing, as an element of communication skill, is the most fundamental transferable skill that workers should have. Businesses require excellent writing skills so as to properly communicate new ideas and concepts. On the contrary, poor writing skills make it difficult for staff members to engage in discussions and make decisions or policies that can be pursued to improve business activities. From the perspective of organizational management, therefore, poor writing skills means the inability of an employees or a manager to communicate to other staff members through written emails or internal memos. Poor writing skills make it hard for the intended audience to read, understand, comprehend, and relay the same information. This means that whatever is being communicated is either incomprehensive or does not make sense at all.
Businesses measure effective writing skills based on the following indicators: (1) ability of employees to make accurate communications, (2) improved performance, (3) increased revenues, (4) good reputation, and (5) high credibility. Well-written internal communications including business memos and emails improve the relationship between employees and their leaders. However, it is possible to tell if there is miscommunication because such instances are the basis of misunderstanding in an organization. Workers who have the capacity to express themselves in whatever communication platform are more likely to get ahead of others. Similarly, effective writing skills contribute to team performance because it improves how employees relate. Competing firms use employees’ writing skills to determine the strength of their competitors. The fact that companies with well-trained employees are high performers means that they can compete and outperform other businesses. In other words, organizations can use their position in the industry to determine whether its employees are committed to their roles or not. Finally, most customers can only trust what a company produces if it is clearly communicated through writing. Although a firm may use a picture to communicate a product or service, clients can only derive meanings from correctly spelt words in the caption. An increase in customers’ trust and loyalty means in improvement in employees’ writing skills.
Report Proposal Part 2: Annotated Bibliography
Goetsch, D. L., & Davis, S. B. (2014). Quality management for organizational excellence. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
The author of the book recognizes effective or qualify management as a means through which organizations can increase employees’ participation in decision-making. The authors’ main idea revolves around the perception that well-trained employees have the ability to communicate ideas that a company can adopt to improve the quality of its products, services, processes, and people, and the overall business environment. Ideally, communication can only be improved if employees understand their roles, can write and communicate what they feel is important to increase performance.
The source is credible and can be used in a scholarly research. Credibility in this context is defined by the authority of the source. Pearson is a reputable publisher that mainly focuses on contents of first-hand account. The publisher is in most case reluctant to publish information that are being retold or those that have been lifted from blog posts and other non-credible sources.
The source is useful to this study because it identifies the impacts of effective employees in relation to organizational performance. The source also identifies areas the organizations musts improve in order increase the level of productivity. Finally, the source is useful because, it highlights the need for a company to engage in production and distribution of quality goods and services.
Senge, P. M. (2014). The fifth discipline fieldbook: Strategies and tools for building a learning organization. Crown Business.
According to this source, learning is an important strategy for an organization that aims at improving business operations. Learning mean exposing both new and existing employees to changes in business systems including the communication structure so that they can adapt to such changes while maintaining positive relationships.
The source is credible because the information cited comes from a reputable author. Moreover, the content of the information is well-searched and supported by evidences. Although the author has cited a previous work, his command of language and distinct evidences make the whole work original.
The source is useful because it provides a step-by-step guide, which organizations can follow in building an effective learning environment. Training is the first approach towards developing a team of employees who can perform according to the need of the company. Similarly, the source advices on the need to have staff members who are motivated to help the organization achieve its key objectives.
Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A skill building approach. John Wiley & Sons.
According to this source, education is the only way of creating effective workers. Therefore, higher learning institutions should work towards ensuring that their students are competent enough to fit in the job market. The authors argue that through business research, educators can help students develop organizational skills, especially those applicable in areas of communication.
Credibility of the source can be measured with regard to the authors and publisher. Sekaran and Bougie are renowned authors who have written several books and articles on business research. Moreover, John Wiley and Sons is a reputable publisher. The company has published several books, and with its strict publishing conditions, every information in the book must have been empirically searched.
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What is the Executive’s Role in an ERP Implementation?
Over the past decade, businesses generated an unprecedented quantity of patents, products, and profit models. This trend of consistent expansion is accelerating—2021 being one of the most innovative years in history. In order to thrive in this age of explosive growth and competition, businesses must maximize resource efficiency. And, to do this, they must have tools that are in line with the pace of the 21st–century marketplace.
Arguably the most important of these tools is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software package. Industry leaders consider ERP software the cornerstone of their company’s organizational and operational efficiency. Yet, some business owners and executives consider ERP software cost-prohibitive due to the oftentimes-shocking cost of adopting and implementing an ERP package. However, businesses can avoid many unnecessary costs, and significantly reduce their bottom line by following a series of steps.
We detailed these steps in a White Paper and broke it down in a series of articles. In the sixth article of this guide, we will explain the role of the executive team and how their behavior will impact the entire project.
Chapter 7: What is the Executive’s Role in an ERP Implementation?
Leadership goes ALL IN
The implementation of an ERP requires feedback, cooperation, and buy-in from the entire company. Unfortunately, whether it is derived from reluctance to change, fear of job security, or other common emotions that arise from a project of this nature, some team members are not as supportive and enthusiastic about implementations as others. In fact, it is not uncommon to have employees completely revolt (be it directly or passively) against the implementation. In the industry, these resources have been playfully coined as saboteurs, project terrorists, or troublemakers. A strong force that can help to eradicate the project of these negative forces is leadership and executive buy-in of the project.
Similar to most team–oriented environments, employees involved in an ERP implementation will look to leadership and management when forming their personal attitudes and opinions of the project. In most cases, team members will emulate their manager’s actions and attitudes towards a project in terms of support, buy-in, enthusiasm, cooperation and optimism. The practice of ‘top down positivity’ helps spread confidence, willingness, acceptance, and energy across the entire organization—which are all catalysts for a successful implementation. On the contrary, the same holds true for the effects of negativity from upper management – they will spread like wildfire, and most likely much quicker than anything on the positive side of the spectrum.
Synergy and Bad Energy
Although this may not directly add cost to the project, the indirect effects of low morale, lack of commitment, and an overall pessimistic attitude can result in additional costs. For instance, in a supply chain management ERP implementation, there are many departments that must work hand in hand to provide proper data, derive operating procedures, assist in training, perform parallel testing, and roll out the software. Each department acts as aunique puzzle piece that is imperative to the overall synergy and proper functioning of the software and operation as a whole.
Let’s assume one of these departments, shipping/logistics, is governed by a veteran manager who does not support the implementation and change. In order to prove his point and display his disdain for the new initiative, he will do whatever he can to stall, disprove, and prevent the project from success. In this case, the resources within this department have also begun to mimic the negative attitude concerning the project. Throughout the implementation, assignments, data requests, meeting invites, training sessions, and other elements of the project requiring cooperation are ignored and even in some cases rejected by the members of the department, including the manager. Due to the collaborative nature of the implementation, the company cannot move through the project because of ‘one bad apple’. This bottleneck and behavior eventually lead to an extension of the go-live date, insufficient data, untested processes and procedures, and a possibly cancerous attitude in the company—all of which culminate into excessive costs and overrun budgets.
“Employees involved in an ERP implementation will look to leadership and management when forming their personal attitudes and opinions of the project.”
In the same example, if executive leadership were to get involved, the culpable managers and departments would be counseled and even reprimanded in order to prevent this string of disruptive events. The best approach executive leadership can take when announcing or introducing an ERP implementation is one that conveys “We are getting on this bus. You can either hop on and enjoy the ride, or you will be left behind.”
In the last article of this series, we will detail the different methods to implement an ERP system. Taking the step forward to implement an ERP software in your company involves changes in the technology you use, but also in business practices and procedures. This makes the very nature of an implementation a complex operation that needs to be calculated and methodically planned. When the time is right, you will be offered several options to implement your new ERP System. This last article will put all of the cards in your hand to choose the most appropriate method for your business.
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The innovative Portland filmmaker Will Vinton, best known for his iconic work with stop-motion animation, died on Thursday, October 5, at the age of 70, following a 12-year battle with multiple myeloma. Vinton was the first Oregonian to win an Oscar, and his company, Will Vinton Studios, served as a laboratory, training ground, and creativity magnet for a generation of Portland artists. His legacy survives today in the form of Laika Studios, which has taken stop-motion work to new technological and commercial heights, though not without some controversy along the way. I never had a chance to meet Vinton more than in passing, but if the testimonials and condolences that have emerged over the last few days are anything to go by, his was a genuinely generous soul. His bald head, bushy handlebar mustache, and twinkling eyes denoted a spirit that was independent, mischievous, and bold, even while working in the potentially stifling world of corporate advertising.
The individual personalities of each of the California Raisins, the in-your-face anarchy of The Noid, and the wistful moments of confused awe experienced by the drunk museum-goer in “Closed Mondays” all seem to stem from an aspect of Vinton himself. Even after his creations became nationwide obsessions, and when his company’s landmark headquarters in Northwest Portland buzzed with activity, there was always the feeling that the work that emerged sprang, at its core, from one especially fertile brain. Needless to say, that’s not the impression one gets, for better or for worse, from the vast majority of the animation on movie screens today. (Television may be another matter.)
Vinton was born in McMinnville, but after obtaining an architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley, he moved back to Portland and convinced classmate Bob Gardiner to join him. The two began experimenting with Claymation techniques in Vinton’s basement. Of course, this was years before Britain’s Aardman Animations produced the “Wallace and Gromit” shorts, and the most famous examples of Claymation at the time were children’s TV shows like “Gumby” and “Davey and Goliath.”
Vinton and Gardiner had more highbrow aspirations, and wanted to make a short film about a man visiting an art museum. They had difficulty achieving smooth motion, but came to an ingenious solution: their protagonist, they decided, was drunk. (Inebriation could also explain the way the museum’s works come to life for this soused, inadvertent patron in a series of trippy metamorphoses.)
“Closed Mondays,” was, famously, rejected from the inaugural Northwest Filmmakers Festival. (Vinton would make his debut at the fest the following year with the documentary “Gone for a Better Deal.”) It did screen in a Los Angeles theater, which made it eligible for Academy Award consideration. The rest is animation history: the first Claymation movie ever nominated for an Oscar ended up winning, and Vinton’s name was established in the biz. (Gardiner’s career in animation did not flourish as Vinton’s did, and he died in 2005 at the age of 54.)
The bread-and-butter of Will Vinton Studios’ work over the next couple of decades was TV commercial gigs. The California Raisin Advisory Board earned its place in pop-culture history by commissioning an ad wherein a quartet of raisins sang the Motown classic “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” Premiering in 1986, the first California Raisins commercial was dubbed the 15th best TV spot of all time in a 1997 Entertainment Weekly ranking. The characters’ popularity spurred a half-hour Claymation mockumentary “Meet the Raisins” (and a sequel!), a Saturday-morning cel-animated cartoon series, four record albums, a slew of merchandise, and even a video game (which, sadly, was never officially released).
At the same time, Vinton’s artistic ambitions remained undimmed. Perhaps his crowning achievement was the feature-length 1985 film “The Adventures of Mark Twain,” which put Claymation versions of the author and three of his fictional creations on a steampunk-style airship trying to chase down Halley’s Comet. The idea sounds ludicrous on its face, but it provides an excuse for a series of charming vignettes based on Twain’s work. Visually, “Twain” can’t compare in slickness to something like “Kubo and the Two Strings,” but remember: everything in this movie is made of hand-molded clay. As a work of artisanal animation, it’s on a par with the single-handed moviemaking of fellow Portlander Bill Plympton (“The Tune”). As a work of imagination, it’s unique.
In the wake of Raisin-mania, and flush with the attendant cash, Will Vinton Studios pursued a plethora of projects. Vinton has admitted that the company’s fiscal discipline left something to be desired in these years. The pursuit of artistic freedom took a company that employed at its peak several hundred people and had reported revenues of $28 million per year to the brink of disaster. There were more commercial projects, including the design of a character called “The Noid” who served as a foil for the Domino’s Pizza delivery chain. This abrasive figure, clad in a skin-tight red jumpsuit, served as a manifestation of all the hazards that could befall a pizza en route to its delivery to a customer. The Noid, it turned out, annoyed many commercial viewers, and in one bizarre incident, a mentally ill Georgian named Kenneth Noid took such offense that he held two Domino’s employees hostage at gunpoint for a $100,000 ransom. (The incident was resolved peacefully).
Vinton Studios’ last high-visibility project was the Eddie Murphy-produced half-hour TV series “The PJs,” which ran for three seasons on Fox, and then the WB, from 1999-2001. The show was part of the trend toward more adult-themed TV animation, which began with “The Simpsons,” continued with “King of the Hill,” and has exploded into “South Park,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Bojack Horseman,” and dozens, if not hundreds of others today.
Set in an urban public housing project modeled after Chicago’s Cabrini Green, “The PJs” centered on the complex’s inept but ultimately well-meaning superintendent, voiced (most of the time, at least) by Murphy. With its ghetto backdrop and Murphy’s involvement, criticism that the show trafficked in racial stereotypes was probably inevitable, but reviews consistently praised its look, which was obtained through a process Vinton dubbed “foamation.” (Essentially, the characters were crafted from latex foam rather than clay, allowing for more stability in their shapes and movements.)
“The PJs” won three Emmy awards, but high ratings proved elusive and high production costs proved persistent, which led to eventual cancellation. The combination of top-notch workmanship and underwhelming financial returns was an overly familiar one for the company by this point. The year before the show debuted, Nike co-founder Phil Knight had purchased a stake in Will Vinton Studios, and reportedly began instituting fiscal discipline while suggesting that Vinton hire his son Travis as an animator.
By 2003, Knight had complete control of the company, and Vinton was out. It was a rocky end to what had been a hive of creativity, and a rocky beginning to what would eventually become Laika Entertainment, an animation powerhouse that achieved instant credibility with the 2009 release of “Coraline.” For the last decade, Laika’s output had been generally well-reviewed, but had nonetheless struggled at times to find box-office footing in an animation marketplace still dominated by the Disney-Pixar monolith. Some things never change.
In retrospect, and without dissing the fine work that Laika has produced, one wonders if the ouster of Vinton by Knight fifteen years ago was one of the first fault lines to crack the pedestal that Portland had been putting itself on during the 1990s. Sure, it was still a few years before “Portlandia,” skyrocketing rents, and police brutality (among other things) would solidify the notion that the city had jumped the shark. But there was something about Vinton that recalled the loose, unpretentious style of mayor Bud Clark, and it wasn’t just his predilection for distinctive facial hair. He was an artisan, not a technocrat; a visionary, not a bean-counter; a maker, not a buyer.
More specifically, he made Portland into a city with more independent animators per capita than any other in America. (I actually don’t know if that’s true, but it seems like it could be.) Joan Gratz, Joanna Priestley, and Chel White are among the countless filmmakers in the Portland community and beyond who were directly employed and/or inspired by Vinton. And it’s anyone’s guess how many viewers of Vinton’s visions were nudged toward trying their own hand at some form of imaginative creation or another. Vinton’s work was alchemy—transmuting the base material of clay into living art, and the tagline of a prospective forthcoming documentary on his life, “Welcome to My Daydream,” gets it right: “Life is what you make it.”
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Pooh is a bionic cat. This technological marvel of a feline has staked his place in the scientific history books by officially becoming the second recorded cat in the world to be kitted out with a pair of prosthetic legs.
But why did Pooh need the metal limbs?
Well, it all starts in a small village in the north of Bulgaria. It was there that this one-year-old black-and-white stray was found with his hind legs missing.
“He came crawling on his front legs to the lady that was feeding him, looking for help,” says Vyara Mladenova from the Let’s Adopt — Bulgaria rescue. The cause of Pooh’s injury wasn’t known — it is speculated that he might have been hit by a train.
The lady who had been feeding Pooh contacted a local vet — but she was told that the cat should be euthanized. Obviously, this wasn’t an acceptable course of action, so she sought the advice and sanctuary of Let’s Adopt — Bulgaria:
“The lady contacted us in order to ask for help to find an option for him not only to live, but to have a normal life.”
The first step to giving Pooh a normal life involved rectifying his lack of back legs. In previous cases, cats with amputated limbs have been given wheelchairs in a bid to help them become mobile. But under the auspice of Dt Zlatinov at the Central Vet Clinic, it was decided to attempt to equip Pooh with some custom-built titanium legs.
At the time of Pooh’s operation, only one other cat had undergone a similar procedure. (That cat is Oscar, who lives in Britain and had his paws mauled by a combine harvester.) Despite the lack of veterinary precedent involved, Vyara says they had no qualms about putting Pooh forward for the operation.
“We’ve worked with Dr. Zlatinov for many years and if he recommends a procedure, we can trust his professionalism and capacity to perform it as needed to ensure the best chance of recovery for his patient.”
Quite reasonably, Vyara also adds, “Considering the alternative Pooh had with no legs, the decision was not so difficult.”
It turns out that Pooh’s procedure involved a number of steps — and they ended up helping Pooh to get used to his new legs. The first step was to insert the “stems” and let them merge with Pooh’s bone.
Then came the next part of the process: “The temporary external fixators not only helped Pooh use his legs while the stems were in the process of becoming part of his body, but also helped his shorter leg become elongated via a specific procedure.”
Once Pooh had been equipped with his external fixators, he just needed to take several days to get familiar with using them for walking. As each fixator was removed, Pooh could begin gradually using his legs more and more, primarily with the goal of transferring the correct amount of energy to the stems so that the whole process became natural to him and his body.
“Pooh wanted to jump right away, but he wasn’t allowed to do that for a couple of weeks after each bionic leg was ready,” says Vyara.
These days, Pooh has reached a point where he uses his bionic legs “very confidently.” For bonus points, he also licks them clean just like they were a natural part of his body.
With Pooh now back on a path of mobility, he’s currently accepting applications to adopt him. If you’re hankering after a plucky bionic cat in your life, it’s said that Pooh is an easy-going feline who doesn’t appear to get stressed with new people and places — “as long as he gets enough attention.”
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Multiple Pregnancy Definition: A multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy in which more than one fetus develops in the uterus at the same time. Multiple pregnancies occur in 1-2% of pregnancies.
If you really want to know about multiple birth, you must overcome the basics. This informative write-up describes what you need to know about multiple gestation.
There used to be a theory that twins skipped a generation, but now it is believed that twins are more likely to have a multiple pregnancy themselves. Obviously this is genetic, but it is a valid point to consider if you are a twin and want to become pregnant. Similarly, if your family history or that of your partner’s includes twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets pregnancy, then there is an increased chance that you will have multiple pregnancies as well.
Older women are more likely to have multiparity. There is an increased ovulation of multiple eggs in older women and this can lead to a higher chance of the woman having a twin pregnancy. Fertility treatments can also lead to an increased chance of multiple pregnancies. It is also evident that women from African backgrounds are more likely to have pregnancies that are twins or more.
Having a multiple pregnancy can be very exciting. There is something special about having twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets. If you have learned that you have a multiple gestation, there are some important considerations to keep in mind.
In a multiple pregnancy, the financial implications are more pronounced than in a single pregnancy. You will require two or more of everything – two bassinets, two cribs, two strollers (or one double stroller) and many pairs of clothes. And because every baby is different, you will have to learn from each child individually when he or she needs to eat, or needs a change of diapers. A minimum of double the diapers and baby formula will be needed, and these expenses can add up very quickly.
Finances aside, a multiple gestation can take a toll on your sanity. Two babies equals double the crying and double the sleepless nights. Regardless if it’s a multiple pregnancy or a single pregnancy you will have to cope with crying and sleeplessness anyway. But one advantage of a multiple pregnancy is that you’ll only have to go through it once, assuming you will not be having more children. For parents that have a single birth but desire more than one child, it will be necessary to endure the “terrible twos” more than once. A multiple gestation will also mean only one labor and delivery, and only one hospital stay.
Those of you not familiar with the latest on multiple gestation now have at least a basic understanding. But there’s more to come.
Medically speaking, a multiple pregnancy is automatically considered a high-risk pregnancy. Keep in mind, however, that most women successfully carry a multiple pregnancy with no unusual complications. Normal pregnancy ailments such as mood swings and back pain may be exaggerated, but in general you can expect the same symptoms and discomforts of a regular pregnancy.
Monitoring your nutritional intake is imperative with a multiple gestation. You will need to eat more, but avoid gaining an excessive amount of weight. It’s a delicate balancing act that will need to be discussed at length with your doctor. A general guideline is to increase your caloric intake by around 250 to 350 calories per day for each additional child you are carrying and increase the amount of protein you consume. A multivitamin might also be advised, but doubling the recommended dosage can be dangerous so seek the advice of your doctor before taking additional vitamin supplements.
In a multiple cyesis, you will need to visit your doctor more often than during a single pregnancy. You will also need additional ultrasounds to closely monitor the development of both fetuses. In terms of delivery, a multiple pregnancy will usually end approximately two weeks before the normal due date. Most multiple gestation births are early. This is because the womb is stretched by multiple pregnancies quicker than during a single pregnancy, and the cervix then opens earlier than normal.
Before giving birth to more than one baby at a time, you must consult with your doctor about your delivery options. It is preferred to deliver through a normal vaginal birth, although a Cesarean section delivery could be recommended if there are any complications that could be a danger to you or your babies during a vaginal delivery.
You can’t predict when knowing something extra about multiple gestation will come in handy. If you learned anything new about multiple pregnancy in this article, you should file the article where you can find it again.
Quadruplets meaning: four children or offspring born of one pregnancy. one of four such children or offspring.
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Tuberculosis world's top infectious killer
Tuberculosis world's top infectious killer; UN health agency calls for political action to stop spread
30 October 2017 – Progress has not been fast enough over the past year to reach global and regional targets on stopping the spread of tuberculosis (TB), or to make real headway in closing persistent gaps in TB care and prevention, the World Health Organization warned Monday.
The United Nations agency said that although efforts to combat tuberculosis have saved an estimated 53 million lives since 2000 and reduced the diseases' mortality rate by 37 per cent, it nevertheless remained 2016's top infectious killer, the main cause of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance and the leading killer of people with HIV.
“While the world has committed to ending the TB epidemic by 2030, actions and investments don't match the political rhetoric. We need a dynamic, global, multisectoral approach,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, on the launch of the Global TB Report 2017.
“The good news is that we finally have two great opportunities to move forward: the first WHO Global Ministerial Conference to End TB, set to be held in Moscow [later this month], followed by the first UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on TB , in 2018. These will build momentum, get different sectors engaged, and accelerate our efforts to make TB history,” he added.
The 2016 high global burden of disease and death; persistent gaps in care and financing; and the need for political commitment and multisectoral action are important highlights of the report.
Number of deaths reveals 'we are
not accelerating fast enough'
In 2016, 10 per cent of an estimated 10.4 million new TB cases worldwide were HIV-infected people. Additionally, multidrug-resistant TB is a public health crisis with 600,000 new cases resistance to rifampicin – the most effective first-line drug.
“The sheer numbers of deaths and suffering speak for themselves – we are not accelerating fast enough,” said Dr Mario Raviglione, Director of the WHO Global TB Programme. “Prompt action towards universal health coverage and social protection, as well as breakthroughs in research and innovations – will be critical to enable access to patient-centered care of the highest standards for all, especially the poorest, most disadvantaged people everywhere.”
Closing care and financing gaps, as well as progress in a particular subset of high TB burden countries are essential to tackling the epidemic, according to the study. Underreporting and underdiagnoses also continue to be a challenge, especially in countries with large unregulated private sectors and weak health systems.
Of the almost half a million reported cases of HIV-associated TB, 15 per cent were not on WHO recommended antiretroviral therapy. Additionally, most of the gaps related to HIV-associated TB were in the WHO African Region. While preventive treatment is expanding in the two priority risk groups of people living with HIV and children under age five, most people are not accessing TB preventive treatment.
“Shortfalls in TB funding are one of the main reasons why progress is not fast enough to be on track to reach the end TB targets,” said Dr Katherine Floyd, Coordinator of WHO's Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at the Global TB Programme. “We have a double challenge. More domestic funding is needed in middle-income countries, and more international donor support is needed to support low-income countries.” | <urn:uuid:dd7245a7-ba5a-4319-9b81-c66cf9658d1a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1710/S00306/tuberculosis-worlds-top-infectious-killer.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.931018 | 721 | 2.75 | 3 |
More than 250 people are recovering at home with their loved ones after they were treated for coronavirus at hospitals in Leeds.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust staff have been working around the clock to treat hundreds of patients during the deadly outbreak.
In a statement, the trust said: "We are delighted that, as of today, over 250 patients who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have been discharged from our hospitals.
"Thanks to the care and dedication of our teams, these patients are now back with their loved ones to continue their recovery at home."
Last month, staff at Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital cleared dozens of beds, closed wards and suspended all non-urgent procedures to prepare for an influx of coronavirus patients.
The hospitals have also set up 'hot and cold wards' so patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 do not come into contact with other patients.
Public Health England says there are now 958 confirmed cases in Leeds.
Dr Yvette Oade, chief medical officer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We can confirm that sadly, since March 16, 134 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 and were in our care have died.
"Their families have been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time."
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Wages, Overtime and Compensation
How many days of sick leave is an employee entitled to in China, and how is sick leave pay calculated?
This depends on whether or not the employee's sickness or injury is work-related.
With respect to work-related sickness or injury, the employee is generally entitled to up to 12 months' sick leave with full pay, subject to provision of appropriate supporting medical certificate.
For non-work-related sickness or injury, the law is silent on the maximum number of days of sick leave. However, an employer cannot unilaterally terminate the employment with the employee during a "medical treatment period". The duration of the medical treatment period ranges from 3 to 24 months depending on the length of the employee's service years with previous and current employers and the current employer.
The table below sets out the medical treatment period:
|Service years with previous and current employers||Service years with current employer||Medical treatment period|
|< 10 years||< 5 years||3 months|
|= 5 years||6 months|
|= 10 years
||< 5 years||6 months|
|= 5 years and < 10 years||9 months|
|= 10 years and < 15 years||12 months|
|= 15 years and < 20 years||18 months|
|= 20 years||24 months|
The medical treatment period starts from the first day of the sick leave and is calculated cumulatively within a prescribed time period. For example, if an employee is entitled to a medical treatment period of 3 months, then his/her sick leave days can be counted accumulatively over a period of 6 months.
The table below sets out the period within which sick leave counting towards the medical treatment period may be taken:
|Sick leave entitlement for medical treatment period||Period within which sick leave counting towards medical treatment period may be taken|
|3 months||6 months|
|6 months||12 months|
|9 months||15 months|
|12 months||18 months|
|18 months||24 months|
|24 months||30 months|
The regulations at the national level require that the amount of pay during the non-work-related sick leave must not be less than 80 percent of the minimum wage published by the local government from time to time.
However, having said that, some cities may have different local rules in respect of the calculation of the medical treatment period and the minimum sick leave pay.
Can I unilaterally terminate the employment of the employee during his/her sick leave period?
An employer is prohibited from terminating the employment of any employee during the medical treatment period, unless any of the circumstances under article 39 of the PRC Labour Contract Law occurs (e.g., if the employee materially breaches the employer’s rules and regulations), as explained in our PRC Bitesize of 17 April 2013. If the expiry date of a fixed-term contract falls within a medical treatment period, the term of the employment contract will be extended automatically to the end of the medical treatment period. | <urn:uuid:89a83b0d-c54e-4eee-9069-176314f53145> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives-events/publications/2013/05/prc-labour-law---bitesize | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.922932 | 632 | 2.078125 | 2 |
From 1955-58, I was Superintendent of the Met Office's Observatory at Eskdalemuir (following four years at Kew Observatory). During 1956, we helped to train members of the Royal Society team going to man the new base at Halley Bay (then being established by David Limbert et al) during the forthcoming IGY 1957-58 (International Geophysical Year); among the team that we helped were Joe MacDowall (Scientific Leader in 1957 and Base Leader in 1958) and the late Andrew Blackie. Joe had been with me at St John's College, Cambridge and also, for a time, at Kew Observatory.2 August 2005
When (I think in late Summer 1958) the Government decided that Halley Bay should be retained by UK to become part of FIDS, there was no time for specialised or polar training and FIDS was forced to look for help from outside sources such as the Met Office where there were personnel with appropriate experience. In view of my existing familiarity with much of the IGY programme, I agreed to be seconded as Scientific Leader for the period of what had been designated as IGC 1959 (International Geophysical Cooperation) - in effect an extension of the IGY.
My personal involvement in the demanding IGC programme of surface and upper-air meteorology, seismology, geomagnetism and ozone left me disappointingly little time for the more interesting task of seeing how the short-term techniques of the Royal Society's Expedition (albeit suitable for their tenure of three years) could be adapted for long-term operation by later FIDS/BAS parties. We did, however, pioneer the deployment of the ozone laboratory on sledge runners - which enabled it to be constantly maintained on the surface while other scientific activities, such as the launching of high-altitude balloons, were being severely threatened by snow accumulation. Now I think about it, this was surely the forerunner of the visionary design for the Halley 6 base accommodation! | <urn:uuid:512779d2-4ce6-4f76-871d-c644a1b29fa5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://zfids.org.uk/1959/blackwel.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.968519 | 407 | 1.71875 | 2 |
Chiropractic is a natural form of alternative medicine. Chiropractic is the second largest primary healing art in the United States and is based on three basic principals:
Pain and Disease may be caused by irritation of the nervous system.
Irritation of the nervous system may be caused by misalignments and or dysfunctions of the joints of the spine and related structures – we refer to these misalignments as subluxations.
Correcting the subluxation relieves the nervous system of irritation and may reduce or eliminate pain and disease in various parts or functions of the body.
Chiropractors attend graduate colleges that focus specifically on Chiropractic education. Today’s Chiropractors have a minimum of a two year course of study leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree. This “pre-Chiropractic” course of study is much like that required of pre-med. students. Chiropractic students must then complete an additional four years of professional education plus a prescribed internship. Internships are competed through clinics incorporated into colleges, as well as in the surrounding communities.
Like their medical counterparts, Chiropractic students take courses in subjects such as: anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, physiology, cell biology, histology, neurology, public health, physical/clinical/laboratory diagnosis, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, dermatology, otolaryngology, radiology, psychology, nutrition, orthopedics, physical therapy, first aid, biomechanics, spinal analysis and more.
The main difference between Chiropractic education and Medical education is that while the Medical students are working on allopathic studies (surgery and pharmacology), Chiropractic students are working on Chiropractic studies – evaluation and treatment of subluxations, biomechanics and nutrition. Chiropractic students are required to have more “basic science” study than medical students.
Yes. Chiropractic care is safe enough to treat your newborn infant as well as your 90 year old grandmother.
Researcher A. Terrett, in a review of medical documents and literature between 1934 and 1994, found Chiropractic to be the safest in the delivery of vertebal manipulation.
Chiropractors are the musculoskeletal specialists and have the greatest degree of education and experience in this field.
In an evaluation of musculoskeletal competency, 82% of Medical Graduates fail to demonstrate basic competency. Reported in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 80-A:1421-1427. Oct 1998. The Inadequacy of Medical School Education in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
85 residents who graduated from 37 Medical Schools were tested:
43% of Orthopedic Residents Failed
87% of Medical Residents Failed
82% of Surgical Residents Failed.
Aspirin and ibuprofen are far more dangerous to your health than a Chiropractic adjustment.
Chiropractic care has been evaluated extensively over the past fifty years to determine its safety and effectiveness for spinal conditions. In fact, no other health care modality has been researched to the extent as has been done to evaluate Chiropractic effectiveness for low back pain relief. Although the majority of Chiropractic research has been in regard to low back pain, current research is providing evidence of a myriad of other health benefits.
The “Agency for Health Care Policy & Research (AHCPR) Guidelines on Acute Low Back Problems”, a report from the Federally funded agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, found Chiropractic care of acute low back pain to be safe, more effective than pharmaceutical therapies or surgery, and less costly than drugs or surgery.
A report from T.W. Mead, et. al., entitled “Low back pain of mechanical origin: Randomized comparison of Chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment,” which was published in the British Medical Journal in 1990 concluded that:
“Our trial showed that Chiropractic is a very effective treatment, more effective than conventional hospital out-patient treatment for low-back pain, particularly in patients who had back pain in the past and who got severe problems. So in other words, it is most effective in precisely the group of patients that you would like to be able to treat…One of the unexpected findings was that the treatment differences — the benefit of Chiropractic over hospital treatment — actually persists for the whole of that three-year period…it looks as though the treatment that the Chiropractors give does something that results in a very long-term benefit.”
Nearly all professional sports teams and major college sports teams have a Chiropractor in attendance for practice and games. Some major sports stars have Chiropractors on their personal training staffs.
The short answer is “Not at all!” We all know that when we are in pain getting help fast saves us money, time and pain. Neglecting health care is very expensive.
It costs very little to take care of your teeth on a daily basis. If you don’t take care of your teeth on a daily basis it is going to be very expensive somewhere down the line.
Several studies have demonstrated the cost effectiveness of Chiropractic in relation to other forms of care for the same conditions. Chiropractic care repeatedly proves to be less expensive than other treatment methods.
In a report by S. Wolk, “Chiropractic vs Medical Care: A Cost Analysis of Disability and Treatment for Back-Related Workers’ Compensation Cases”, the cost of Chiropractic care was only 55% and 56% of Medical care for nonsurgical and surgical patients, respectively.
P.S. Ebral studied mechanical low back pain cases, and found that, on the average, those receiving Chiropractic care only lost 6.26 days of work and paid $392 for care, as compared to those receiving Medical care who lost 25.56 days of work and paid $1,569 for care.
Anyone with a spine! Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way of treating people of all ages and walks of life. We provide care for infants, children, adolescents, expecting mothers, middle aged or elderly, all spines need proper care. Occasionally, someone visits our office with a condition that is not treatable with Chiropractic care. We then make a treatment recommendation to the proper care provider.
- 80% of adults say that they would use chiropractic
- 67% of adults say that alternative care inclusion is important in choosing a health plan.
- 46% percent of people experiencing low back pain would seek care from a chiropractor
- An estimated 20-30 million individuals in the US use chiropractic services each year
Blum C, Globe G, Terre L, Mirtz TA, Greene L, Globe D. Multinational survey of chiropractic patients: reasons for seeking care. JCCA: J Can Chiropr Assoc 2008 August;52(3):175-84.
Hurwitz EL, Chiang LM. A comparative analysis of chiropractic and general practitioner patients in North America: Findings from the joint Canada/United States Survey of Health, 2002-03
US market report on Chiropractic Care by Global Industry Analysts, 2013
Not necessarily! A lot of people assume that all Chiropractors x-ray all their patients all the time. This could not be further from the truth. X-rays are a means of diagnostic evaluation. As with other diagnostic tools, they are necessary in some cases, not necessary in others, and contraindicated in a few. We have the facilities to take X-rays, if necessary, in our clinic, however, we only take them if they are indicated.
We NEVER x-ray a woman we know or suspect to be pregnant!
We SELDOM x-ray anyone under the age of 18.
We AVOID x-raying nursing women if possible.
Although x-rays are deemed safe, excessive exposure can be harmful to the body. For this reason, we impose various restrictions on our use of this form of diagnosis.
Since every case is unique, it is best to discuss your concerns about x-rays with the Doctor.
That all depends on you. Every case, every condition, every person we see is different. There isn’t a magic formula to determine how long a patient will need care or how much care must be rendered.
We treat all of our patients on an individual basis. Determining your response to care and what follow-up is required at each visit. As your body responds and changes, your treatment type and schedule are altered for the greatest results. Like you, we want to see fast, long-lasting results because we take pride in our work. Our objective for you is to Minimize Pain and Maximize Life.
Over all…Be Patient! Healing takes time. Chances are, it took a long time for you to get this way…It will take time to get you better.
In order to speed yourself along in the healing process, you can take several steps in your daily life that will help.
- Rest. The body requires energy to heal. Allowing for enough rest and avoiding over exertion helps the body provide the necessary energy to get better faster.
- Eat well. If a mason doesn’t have enough bricks, he cannot build a wall. Likewise, if you don’t provide the proper building blocks your body cannot complete its task.
- Drink plenty of water. It is the single most important element in your body…need we say more? The latest “rule of thumb” for water intake is to take your body weight in pounds and divide by 2. That number converts to the number of ounces of water you should be drinking daily.
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs and excessive physical activity.
- Limit stress – relax.
- Follow the Doctor’s instructions.
Our services include:
- Gentle & Effective Chiropractic Care
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Diagnostic Testing
- Rehabilitation services
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Heat & Ice
- Massage Therapy
- Exercise Programs
- Stretching Programs
- Nutritional Counseling
- Postural Education
- Speaking engagements/Workshops
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Exercise & Diet
- Back Pain
- Job Safety
We are available to speak to any civic group, sports club, or office interested in an educational talk on chiropractic and its benefits. Contact our office for arrangements.
Every insurance plan is different. We are in-network providers for almost every insurance plan in the community with Chiropractic benefits. Please call our office with your plan information and we can help you determine your specific coverage. In the event your insurance does not cover Chiropractic care we have several options available to make care affordable. | <urn:uuid:ba894990-6e27-4a19-a392-68b759ddf6e6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bawcomchiropractic.com/faqs/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.936891 | 2,339 | 2.9375 | 3 |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common autoimmune disorder to affect the central nervous system. Demyelination of nerve cells leads to a slowing of electrical signals, causing visual and sensorimotor deficits, cognitive decline and mood changes. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a central role to in diagnosis through the identification of plaques and active lesions. Recently, functional MRI (fMRI) and Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) have been shown to provide insights into the pathogenesis of MS and possible biomarkers of MS subtypes (relapsing-remitting (RR), primary progressive (PP) and secondary progressive (SP)). fMRI shows aberrant neuronal activation in response to motor tasks and changes to the motor resting state networks which are different in RR, PP and SP MS, for instance, whereas QSM provides images of the magnetic susceptibilities of different tissues, revealing iron deposits and demyelination.
This action proposes the development of a new MRI sequence which will allow fMRI and QSM data to be acquired simultaneously rather than in two separate scans. This will drastically reduce the scan time, which is vital as many MS patients find it hard to stay still during an MRI. The combined fMRI-QSM sequence used to examine, in different MS subtypes and genders, reorganization of motor function and disruption of functional connectivity (from fMRI) in relation to the distribution of plaques, iron and demyelination (from QSM).
The sequence programming in this interdisciplinary project will be carried out under the supervision of Prof. Barth, a physicist who developed the MR method on which the fMRI-QSM scan will be based, at the University of Queensland. In the return phase Prof. Enzinger, one of Europe’s leading MS neurologists, will supervise the clinical study with the combined sequence. This action stands to lead to a step-change in the international standing of the researcher and benefit the host and the European research area.
Fields of science
Funding SchemeMSCA-IF-GF - Global Fellowships
Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
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2nd New Zealand Divisional Artillery
The Third Attack
The Third Attack
The next major move was on the 15th, when 5 Brigade attacked westwards and then south-westwards from the Sfasciata ridge to outflank Orsogna. The artillery programme, starting at 1 a.m., included a creeping barrage by the 4th and 5th Field and another one by a battery only of the 156th Field from 1.54 a.m. The 6th Field and 111th Field fired timed concentrations throughout and the remaining two batteries of the 156th Field and two 5.5-inch batteries of 6 AGRA fired CB tasks. For the 4th and 5th Field this meant an expenditure of 224 rounds per gun, apart from the many DF tasks also fired. In 46 Battery alone 11 DF and other tasks were fired—a sign of trouble. Stonks landed among counter-attacking paratroops several times and did much to save the New Zealand infantry from disaster. By morning the counter-attacks were spent and the Division held a considerable stretch of the ridge north-east of Orsogna and blocked the Orsogna–Arielli road. But 5 Brigade had suffered considerable loss and could do no more. The enemy line, though badly bent, remained unbroken.
On the 16th the 4th Field moved forward, this time to an area south-east of Orsogna and within three miles of it. The same day 41 Light Ack-Ack Battery was thrilled when the gun page 537 B6 shot down an aircraft (an FW190) with predictor control—the first time the regiment had done this. In the next week the chief point of interest was the firing of smoke of various colours to mark targets for bombing, almost all of them in Orsogna. It looked impressive and certainly impressed the Germans; but bombing alone could not win the battle.
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USDA senior economist reports 2022 farm sector income forecast
Washington, D.C. – In the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 98th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, USDA Economic Research Service Senior Economist Carrie Litkowski discusses the health and well-being of the agriculture economy.
2022 USDA farm income forecast
“Three times a year the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) puts out data on the farm sector income and wealth,” shares Litkowski. “This data can be used to gauge the health of the farm sector, which is often changing.”
Currently the industry is being impacted by COVID-19, higher inflation and farm policy changes.
On. Feb. 4, the USDA released a 2022 Farm Sector Income Forecast. The report touches base on several areas of focus in the agriculture economy.
“Net cash farm income for 2022 is forecast at $136.1 billion, up 1.4 percent relative to 2021 in nominal dollars and net farm income is forecast at $113.7 billion, down 4.5 percent,” shares Litkowski. “If net cash farm income was adjusted for inflation, the number would fall, because a 1.4 percent increase is not expected to offset the rising inflation which is expected in 2022.”
Cash receipts from commodity sales are expected to increase by 6.8 percent in 2022, but partially offsetting this increase in cash receipts are direct government payments, which are forecast to fall 57 percent, she explains.
“Additionally, total production expenses are forecast to increase by five percent. On the farm sector balance sheet, debt assets and equity are also forecast to increase slightly, but not enough to counteract inflation,” says Litkowski. “When we look at farm businesses, which are a subset of all farms – basically larger farms and where the principle occupation of the operator is farming – average net cash farm income for these businesses is forecast to increase almost two percent in 2022.”
The USDA also predicts “median total farm household income will increase almost six percent – to a little over $88,000 in 2022.”
The USDA utilizes two primary measures to determine farm profitability and income – net cash farm income and net farm income, she notes.
“Net cash farm income includes cash receipts from sales of farm commodities, other cash farm related income and includes government payments – and then it’s less cash expenses,” she shares. “Net farm income is considered to be a broader measure of income because in addition to cash components of income, it also includes some non-cash items accounting for economic depreciation and changes in inventory.”
With inflation calculated into the current numbers, USDA forecasts for both measures of net income – net cash farm income and net farm income are expected to fall in 2022, and this is after a forecast increase in 2021, she explains.
“Specifically, net cash farm income is forecast to decrease by two percent and net farm income is forecast to decrease almost eight percent,” continues Litkowski. “In spite of these declines, both measures in 2022 are expected to be above the 20-year averages in 2021 to 2022.”
USDA derives net farm income numbers from the bottom up to identify drivers behind the change.
Several drivers contributing to net forecast decline in 2022 include crop receipts expected to increase by $12 billion, but USDA forecast $9 million of those sales came from the prior year’s harvest. With the net farm income number, the goal is to measure income from current production only, she notes.
Next, livestock or animal product receipts are forecast to increase by $17.4 billion. Production expenses are partially offsetting these increases in income, which are expected to increase by $20 billion, she explains.
Additionally, government payments are expected to fall by $15.5 billion, she adds.
Crop cash receipts by commodity forecast
In inflation-adjusted dollars, overall calendar year crop cash receipts are forecasted to increase in 2022, following increases in 2021.
“Receipts for corn, soybeans and wheat are all expected to increase, and this is largely due to higher quantities sold in 2022,” she says. “The largest dollar increase is being forecast for soybeans at $2.7 billion and cotton receipts is expected to see the largest percentage of increase at 29 percent – due to expectations for both higher quantities sold for cotton receipts and higher prices.”
Animal product cash receipts forecast
Animal and animal product receipts are also forecast to increase in 2022 – including receipts for cattle, dairy and broilers due to higher prices, she shares.
“The largest increase is being forecasted for dairy or milk receipts at nearly 18 percent – putting them at the highest level since 2014,” she explains. “Receipts for hogs are forecast to decrease 13 percent due to following forecasts for lower prices in 2022.”
“Total direct government payments are another source of income to farmers, which have strongly influenced farmers’ income over the past few years,” she notes. “We define government payments as payments made directly to farming operations by the federal government without any intermediary, generally coming from farm programs.”
USDA records government payments in the year in which they were received by farmers. Government payments reached a record high in 2020 at nearly $46 billion nominal, and in 2021, government payments were forecasted to decline by $18.5 billion and decline another $15.5 billion in the coming year, she shares.
The declines follow lower amounts of COVID-19 related aid to farm operations based on authorizing spending to date – this includes payments from USDA and non-USDA assistance programs. This includes payments from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other USDA pandemic assistance paid directly to producers.
USDA is not expecting any new PPP loans in 2022, she shares. Payments acting as a function of commodity prices are also forecasted to trend downwards in 2022, mostly because of lower payments under the Agriculture Risk Coverage program and Price Loss Coverage program.
2001 to 2020 inflation adjusted total direct government payments averaged $19.8 billion, and in 2022 payments are forecast below this average at $11.7 billion.
Farmers’ total production expenses are forecasted to continue to rise in 2022, she adds. When looking at inflation-adjusted dollars, 2020 was the first increase since 2014, and production expenses is forecast to increase 1.5 percent in the coming year when adjusted for inflation; by 5.1 percent in nominal terms.
Expenses such as fertilizer, interest, livestock/poultry purchases, feed, labor, fuels and oils, pesticides and property taxes/feed are all expected to see increased spending, with feed and fertilizer costs expected to see the largest dollar increases, she explains. Seeds and net rent spending are forecasted to decline in the coming year.
Balance sheet forecast
In addition, the USDA balance sheet is another tool to determine the health of the farming sector. It provides information on the physical and financial assets and the level of debt in the farm sector, she continues.
The balance in the forecast remains stable. The debt held by the sector has seen growth from 2013 to 2020, she notes, “But, in 2021 and 2022, the USDA is forecasting debt to fall slightly in the inflation adjusted series, by about one percent in each year.”
Farm assets and farm equity have remained relatively stable since 2014, but in 2021 and 2022 USDA is forecasting both assets and equity will decline by one percent in 2021 and then two percent in 2022 when adjusted for inflation.
“The sector’s risk of insolvency is increasing but remains historically low,” says Litkowski.
Farm businesses are defined as farms with gross cash farm income of over $350,000 or small operations where farming is reported as the operator’s primary operation. They represent only about half of all farms, but account for more than 90 percent of the sector’s production value, she explains.
“In five out of the nine regions, USDA is expecting to see higher average net cash farm income in nominal dollars in 2022,” says Litkowski. “Across all farm businesses, USDA is forecasting a two percent increase in average net cash farm income and this is consistent with the sector level forecasting net cash income will increase in 2022, in nominal dollars.”
Farm businesses in the Northern Crescent region of the U.S. will see nearly a 16 percent increase due to higher milk cash receipts. Farm businesses in the Basin and Range Region are expected to see the largest decrease, by 11 percent due to a decline in government payments and higher expenses, and the Northern Great Plains and Heartland seeing a two percent increase and prairie gateway seeing a three percent increase, she notes.
The next USDA farm income forecast will be published Sept. 1, 2022.
For more information on the USDA Economic Research Service report, visit ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/.
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Overview: By zooming out to image larger areas of the brain while using fMRI technology, researchers can capture additional relevant information, providing a better understanding of the neural interaction.
Researchers have learned a lot about the human brain through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), a technique that can provide insight into brain function. But typical fMRI methods may miss important information and provide only part of the picture, Yale researchers say.
In a new study, they evaluated different approaches and found that zooming out and taking a wider field of view captures additional relevant information that omits narrow focus, providing a better understanding of neural interaction.
Furthermore, these more comprehensive results may help address the reproducibility problem of neuroimaging, where some findings presented in studies cannot be reproduced by other researchers.
The findings were published Aug. 4 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Studies with fMRI usually focus on small areas of the brain. As an example of this approach, researchers look for areas of the brain that become more “active” when a particular activity is performed, targeting small areas of strongest activation. But a growing body of evidence shows that brain processes, especially complex ones, are not limited to small parts of the brain.
“The brain is a network. It’s complex,” said Dustin Scheinost, associate professor of radiology and biomedical imaging and senior author of the study. Oversimplification, he said, leads to inaccurate conclusions.
“For more advanced cognitive processes, many areas of the brain are unlikely to be involved at all,” added Stephanie Noble, a postdoctoral associate in Scheinost’s lab at Yale School of Medicine and lead author of the study.
Focusing on small areas excludes other regions that may be involved in the behavior or process being studied, which may also influence the direction of future research.
“You develop this inaccurate picture of what’s really going on in the brain,” she said.
For the study, researchers assessed how well fMRI analyzes at different scales are able to detect effects or changes in fMRI signals as participants perform different activities, revealing which parts of the brain are involved.
They used data from the Human Connectome Project, which collected brain scans of individuals as they performed various tasks related to complex processes such as emotion, language and social interactions.
The research team looked for effects in very small parts of the brain network – such as connections between just two areas – as well as clusters of connections, widespread networks and whole brains.
They found that the larger the scale, the better they could detect effects. This ability to detect effects is known as ‘power’.
“We’re getting more power with these broader methods,” Noble said.
On the smallest scale, researchers were only able to detect about 10% of the effects. But at the network level, they were able to detect more than 80% of them.
The trade-off for the extra power was that the wider views didn’t relay information as spatially exact as that of smaller-scale analyses. For example, on the smallest scale, researchers could confidently say that the effects they observed occurred in the very small area.
However, at the network level, they could only say that the effects occurred in a large part of the network, not exactly where in the network.
The goal, Noble says, is to weigh up the pros and cons of the different methods.
“Would you rather have a lot of confidence in a small portion of the relevant information, in other words, have a very clear view of just the tip of the iceberg?” she said.
“Or would you rather have a really big view of the whole iceberg that might be a little blurry, but gives you a sense of the complexity and broad spatial scale of where things take place in the brain?”
For other researchers, this approach is easy to implement, and Noble said she’s looking forward to seeing how other scientists use it.
She notes that the fields of psychology and neuroscience, including neuroimaging, have had a reproducibility problem. And low power in fMRI analyzes contributes to this: Low-power studies reveal only small parts of the story, which can be seen as contradictory rather than parts of a whole.
Increasing fMRI power, as she and her colleagues here did by increasing the scale of their analyses, could be one way to address reproducibility challenges by showing how seemingly contradictory results actually harmonize. can be
“By stepping up the food chain, so to speak, from a very low level to more complex networks, you get a lot more power,” Scheinost said. “This is one of the tools we can use to overcome the reproducibility problem.”
And scientists shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater, Noble said. A lot of good work is being done to improve methods and increase accuracy, and fMRI is still a valuable tool, she said: “I think assessing strength, accuracy and reproducibility is healthy for any field. Especially one that focuses on deals with the complexity of living things and mental processes.”
Noble is now developing a “power calculator” for fMRI, to help others design studies in a way that achieves a desired power level.
About this neuroimaging research news
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“Improving power in functional magnetic resonance imaging by moving beyond cluster-level inference” by Stephanie Noble et al. PNAS
Improving capability in functional magnetic resonance imaging by going beyond cluster-level inference
Inference in neuroimaging usually occurs at the level of focal brain regions or circuits. But increasingly, well-researched studies provide a much richer picture of large-scale effects spanning the brain, suggesting that many focal reports only reflect the tip of the iceberg of underlying effects.
How focal versus broad perspectives affect the inferences we make has not yet been fully evaluated using real data.
Here we compare the sensitivity and specificity between procedures representing multiple levels of inference using an empirical benchmarking procedure resampling task-based connectomes from the Human Connectome Project data set (∼1,000 subjects, 7 tasks, 3 resampling group sizes, 7 inferential procedures).
Only large-scale (network and whole brain) procedures obtained the traditional 80% statistical power level to detect an average effect, which corresponds to >20% more statistical power than focal (edge and cluster) procedures. Power also increased significantly for false discoveries — compared to family-wide error checking procedures.
The drawbacks are quite limited; the loss of specificity for large scale and FDR procedures was relatively modest compared to the gain in strength. In addition, the large-scale methods we introduce are simple, fast and easy to use, providing a clear starting point for researchers.
This also points to the promise of more advanced, broad methods for not only functional connectivity, but also related fields, including task-based activation.
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An Advanced geography of the British Isles
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The Powerball lottery drawing for tonight has hit a record-high estimated jackpot prize of $1.5 billion at the time of this writing.
And while some have pointed out that, mathematically speaking, it's not actually worth risking $2 to play for the jackpot, it's still fun to imagine what would happen if you actually won.
As such, Jared Walczak at the Tax Foundation put together a map showing the best and worst states in which to win the Powerball jackpot based on the percentage of lottery winnings that would be withheld.
Overall, the darker the purple color, the higher the lottery withholding tax rate in the map. And thus, the less money you actually end up walking home with.
However, there are a few unusual cases, too: California, Delaware, and Pennsylvania do not tax state lottery winnings; Arizona and Maryland have separate resident and non-resident withholding rates; and New York City and Yonkers residents have additional withholding, according to Walczak.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the net payout would be the lowest in New York.
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Last Friday, we witnessed another horrific event: a 19 year old expelled from high school returned the following day with multiple semi-automatic weapons to kill 17 people and injure 14 more.
Unfortunately, incidents of mass shootings in schools and other public places are now commonplace in this country. What happened next, however, is not.
Students who survived the attack were not placated with the formulaic “thoughts and prayers” from elected officials. They were not satisfied by second amendment proponents and the NRA who said the situation was unavoidable. They weren’t content to blame the FBI for missing the warning signs on this shooter. They wanted something more: to know their classmates hadn’t died in vain.
In the week since the attack, they have spoken out publicly, organized a protest in Tallahassee, and are planning marches on Washington, DC and across the country. Their message: Enough is enough. This needs to stop.
It’s too soon to know if they’ll be successful. But where those in charge have been stymied, perhaps our children will be able to affect positive change. Let’s hope the adults in the room take notice and follow their lead.
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After the events of the last month and a half, I am continuing to reread George Fitzhugh whose critique of liberalism and free-market capitalism have shaped my views toward our current social order. We’re moving on now to his second book, Cannibals All! or, Slaves Without Masters (1856).
“My chief aim has been to shew, that Labor makes values, and Wit exploits and accumulates them; and hence to deduce the conclusion that the unrestricted exploitation of so-called free society, is more oppressive to the laborer than domestic slavery.”
George Fitzhugh begins the preface of Cannibals All! by endorsing the labor theory of value which is rejected by the Austrian and neoclassical schools of economics. He uses this to argue that the working class is more intensely exploited under free-market capitalism than under chattel slavery because the profit margins are higher. Capitalism is slavery. The difference is that under free-market capitalism the laborer lacks the benefits of slavery while the employer has none of the obligations of masters.
“Yet, I believe that, under the banners of Socialism and more dangerous, because more delusive, Semi-Socialism, society is insensibly, and often unconsciously, marching to the utter abandonment of the most essential institutions – religion, family ties, property, and the restraints of justice. The present profession is, indeed, to stop at the half-way house of No-Government and Free Love; but we are sure that it cannot halt and encamp in such quarters. Society will work out erroneous doctrines to their logical consequences, and detect error only by the experience of mischief.”
This is an interesting prediction.
Are we marching toward the utter abandonment of the foundations of our social order – religion, family, property and the restraints of law and order and justice – under our current system of liberal democratic capitalism? Is there something about the diabolical unfolding logic of liberalism that erodes its cultural foundation as it works itself out over time? Have we detected mischief?
“It is now evident that those axioms have outlived their day – for no one, either North or South, has complained of our ferocious assault on them – much less attempted to reply to or refute our arguments and objections. All men begin very clearly to perceive, that the state of revolution is politically and socially abnormal and exceptional, and that the principles that would justify it are true in the particular, false in the general. “A recurrence to fundamental principles,” by an oppressed people, is treason if it fails; the noblest of heroism if it eventuates in successful revolution.”
Progressive liberals like Thomas Main are always invoking these liberal axioms to justify the latest waves of social revolution. “Equality” now means black trans liberation and dismantling systemic racism. A revolutionary state is exceptional in history, but normative under liberalism.
“But a “frequent occurrence to fundamental principles” is at war with the continued existence of all government, and is a doctrine fit to be sported only by the Isms of the North and the Red Republicans of Europe. With them no principles are considered established and sacred, nor will ever be. When, in time of revolution, society is partially disbanded, disintegrated and dissolved, the doctrine of Human Equality may have a hearing, and may be useful in stimulating rebellion; but it is practically impossible, and directly conflicts with all government, all separate property, and all social existence.”
This is interesting.
The -Isms of the North were already known in the 1850s. The axioms of liberty and equality were already being invoked to tear down and level the social order which was mistaken for progress. Fitzhugh concludes that the doctrine of “equality” is practically impossible and directly in conflict with all government, order and subordination, all separate property and social existence. Slavery was one front in the war against all types of hierarchy with the demolition of religion, culture and government being the ultimate objective.
“We cite these two examples, as instances, to show how the wisest and best of men are to deduce, as general principles, what is only true as to themselves and their peculiar circumstances. Never were people blessed with such wise and noble Institutions as we; for they combine most that was good in those of Rome and Greece, of Judea, and of Medieval England. But the mischievous absurdity of our political axioms and principles quite equals the wisdom and conservatism of our political practices.”
This is George Fitzhugh’s take on the American Founding. It was an organic and necessary development. The institutions that we inherited from England and the West – our culture of liberty, constitutional liberty, our republican form of government, the common law – which found expression in the Constitution were basically sound. American rights and liberties were the “accretion” of countless generations and were well suited to our natural environment in the New World which lacked feudalism.
This is a key point. Americans were already free in the colonial era before the American Revolution. We were free by the neglect of Britain which essentially left us alone to govern ourselves. We were free by the colonial charters, the British Constitution and tradition which had created our colonial institutions. We were free by the nature of our environment where anyone could move to the frontier. Americans were zealots about their rights and liberties before anyone in the colonies had read Locke.
Americans were cursed by our political axioms and principles which were given a universal form in the Declaration of Independence. As Alexander Stephens said, it was “a sandy foundation.” As Fitzhugh lamented during the war, our institutions were undermined by “basing them on such inflammable and explosive materials as those to be found in the instruments which we have mentioned.” The Founding Fathers left “all men are created equal” at establishing a republican form of government for the United States in which equality only existed between the states, but subsequent generations have taken those words to mean liberalism and thus a mandate for a perpetual social revolution.
“We cannot believe what is so entirely different from all our experience and observation, and they have become familiarized and inattentive to the infected social atmosphere they continually inhale. Besides, living in the midst of the isms, their situation is not favorable for calm observation or calm generation.”
Free Society is sick.
The people who live “in the midst of the isms” in these large metropolitan areas do not realize that they are psychologically sick. They are accustomed to the toxic social atmosphere. It seems normal to them, but perverse to us. Their souls are disordered. They live in a highly unsettled environment. They have been deracinated and stripped of their religion and their minds have been polluted with fashionable Critical Theory jargon.
“Further study, too, of Western European Society, which has been engaged in continual revolution for twenty years, has satisfied us that Free Society every where begets isms, and that isms soon beget bloody revolutions. Until our trip to the North, we did not justly appreciate the passage which we are about to quote from Mr. Carlyle’s “Latter-Day Pamphlets.” Now it seems to us as if Boston, New Haven, or Western New York, had set for the picture:”
From George Fitzhugh’s perspective in the 1850s, Western Europe and the American North were already being convulsed by “-isms” and social and political revolution as Free Society (i.e., the new liberal social order) put down roots in those areas in the early 19th century and began shredding the social fabric while concentrating wealth in the hands of a tiny capitalist oligarchy.
“To rectify the relation that exists between two men, is there no method, then, but that of ending it? The old relation has become unsuitable, obsolete, perhaps unjust; and the remedy is, abolish it; let there henceforth be no relation at all. From the ‘sacrament of marriage’ downwards, human beings used to be manifoldly related one to another, and each to all; and there was no relation among human beings, just or unjust, that had not its grievances and its difficulties, its necessities on both sides to bear and forbear. But henceforth, be it known, we have changed all that by favor of Heaven; the ‘voluntary principle’ has come up, which will itself do the business for us; and now let a new sacrament, that of Divorce, which we call emancipation, and spout of on our platforms, be universally the order of the day! Have men considered whither all this is tending, and what it certainly enough betokens? Cut every human relation that has any where grown uneasy sheer asunder; reduce whatsoever was compulsory to voluntary, whatsoever was permanent among us to the condition of the nomadic; in other words, LOOSEN BY ASSIDUOUS WEDGES, in every joint, the whole fabrice of social existence, stone from stone, till at last, all lie now quite loose enough, it can, as we already see in most countries, be overset by sudden outburst of revolutionary rage; and lying as mere mountains of anarchic rubbish, solicit you to sing Fraternity, &c. over it, and rejoice in the now remarkable era of human progress we have arrived at.”
According to Thomas Carlyle, the abstract liberal principles of universal freedom and equality are a social solvent that erodes traditional cultures over time. By rotting the social fabric, liberalism and free-market capitalism weakens it to the point where it can be toppled and overthrown by a “sudden outburst of revolutionary rage.” Finally, after the sovereign individual is deracinated, alienated, separated from his kin and his traditional culture has been destroyed, he is invited to “sing Fraternity, &.c” over the ruins and celebrate the new “remarkable era of human progress we have arrived at.” He whips out his smartphone and snaps a picture of a toppled monument which has torn down by the possessed mob.
Carlyle and Fitzhugh are saying that the logic of liberalism leads inexorably to practices like abortion and social movements like “black trans” liberation:
“Now we plant ourselves on this passage from Carlyle. We say that, as far as it goes, ’tis a faithful picture of the isms of the North. But the restraints of Law and Public Opinion are less at the North than in Europe. The isms on each side the Atlantic are equally busy with “assiduous wedges,” in “loosening in every joint the whole fabric of social existence;” but whilst they dare invoke Anarchy in Europe, they dare not inaugurate New York Free Love, and Oneida Incest, and Mormon Polygamy. The moral, religious, and social heresies of the North, are more monstrous than those of Europe. The pupil has surpassed the master, unaided by the stimulants of poverty, hunger and nakedness, which urge the master forward.”
Thomas Carlyle had a major impact on George Fitzhugh’s thinking. He admired Carlyle and adopted aspects of his style of writing. It was also mainly through Carlyle’s influence that German romanticism began to have an impact on the intellectual elite of the antebellum South.
“Society need not fail in the Northeast until the whole West is settled, and a refluent population, or excess of immigration, overstocks permanently the labor market on the Atlantic seaboard. Till then, the despotism of skill and capital, in forming emigration to the West, makes proprietors of these immigrants, benefits them, peoples the West, and by their return trade, enriches the East. … Northern society is a partial failure, but only because it generates isms which threaten it with overthrow and impedes its progress.”
This was once considered a major objection to Fitzhugh’s critique of liberal democratic capitalism. Free Society had not failed completely in the East because of the existence of the Western frontier which provided an outlet for discontent. America also found other ways to employ the laboring classes and to ease extremes of wealth in the 20th century. See the American Empire.
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Palau is highlighting the importance of tuna to local food security and to help keep the pressure off its coastal fisheries.
On May 1, President Tommy Remengesau Jr. signed a presidential directive calling for a “national commitment to reduce pressure on the reef, promote locally produced foods, prioritise human wellness and healthful nutrition”.
This is to be done by supporting a local pelagic fishery by serving pelagic fish like tuna at all government food service systems and at government and quasi-government events and functions.
In this tiny Pacific nation, where non-communicable diseases are high and gravely impact the health of the people, Remengesau said there is a need to enable the domestic market to increase local access to fish to improve nutrition.
The president said Palau is experiencing high rates of obesity (46.2%), overweight (30.8%), raised total cholesterol (25.8%), diabetes (20.4%), and other non-communicable diseases because of the preference to consume imported meats and canned foods that are “cheap and nutritionally poor.”
He said tuna will help fill in the gap for a need to go back to traditional foods such as root crops and fish.
Reef fish in Palau is on the brink of being overfished and since studies have shown that tuna and tuna-like pelagic fish species are more resilient to fishing pressure due to their higher productivity and more extensive stocks, his government will set an example by choosing pelagics.
“Tuna means livelihood, economic security for Palau. We want to eat high-grade tuna and not rejects,” Remengesau said.
Palau is sustaining key tuna species by closing almost 500,000 square kilometres of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to commercial fishing while increasing the amount of tuna allocated to consumption on the island.
Twenty percent of the EEZ is designated as a domestic fishing zone. Remengesau said Palau do not want to be left with tuna of lesser value but consume fish of higher-grade value.
The directive supports the local organisation, Palau Conservation Society’s (PCS) program ‘Choose Pelagics,’ which the president said is “a collaborative and cross-sectoral effort aimed at creating incentives to promote the development of a sustainable domestic pelagic fishery.”
Fabio Siksei, Program Coordinator of the PCS’ conservation and protected areas program said that based on their monitoring, restaurants in Palau mostly serve reef fish
“We try to create a market shift, try to shift that to pelagic,” Siksei said in an interview.
The program along with the Bureau of Marine Resources ongoing nationwide program for anchored fishing aggregating device (FADs) is supporting the artisan fisheries and addressing challenges faced by small scale fishermen.
“Palau continues to work with its local, regional, and international partners to develop alternative pelagic fisheries to support fishing livelihoods and food security through the expansion of a nationwide anchored FADs Network to help improve the feasibility of small-scale pelagic fishing,” Remengesau stated.
Last year, a study conducted by Nippon Foundation-UBC Nereus Program already brought to light the pressure that reefs are already experiencing. The study suggested that Palauans and tourists should eat fewer reef fish and recommended a policy that would require reductions in fish consumption by both resident Palauans and visitors.
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Judging by the futures market, where the price of oil for delivery in August 2015 is US$56 per barrel, there is little optimism about a recovery in oil prices. With cheap oil looking like it is here to stay, the latest Quarterly Economic Bulletin offers a breakdown by country of the potential regional consequences. Here are the highlights:
Gulf Cooperation Council (Loss) oil and gas revenues in 2013 accounted for over half of the Gulf economies’ GDP and 75% of total exports earnings. If prices stay low for a sustained period it is estimated that the region’s governments will face over a US$215 billion loss in oil revenues, more than 14% of their combined GDP. Gulf countries had on average been earning more than they spent, but the combination of rising government spending and falling oil prices could reverse that. The combined fiscal surplus of about 10% of GDP in 2013 could turn into a deficit of 5% of GDP. While they have significant reserves to cover any shortfalls, there are signs that regional governments are re-thinking their spending. Saudi Arabia – with reserves of US$700 billion – is preparing to increase energy and fuel prices. Bahrain, the most severely affected, is contemplating a request for budget support from its Gulf allies. Oman has released a 2015 budget that includes no spending cuts or additional revenues, but may resort to both in the year ahead. The UAE has begun searching for additional sources of revenue, including a tax on remittances – if this policy is adopted throughout the Gulf, it could impact the hiring of expatriates and the flow of remittances. Total remittances from GCC countries to the rest of the Middle East and North Africa region amounted to US$21 billion in 2013, with Saudi Arabia accounting for half that figure.
Egypt (Gain) Oil consumption in Egypt has been rising by an average of 3% per year, outstripping what the country can produce. Cheaper oil will allow Egypt to buy more of it from a greater variety of sources to meet its rising demand. Look for fewer blackouts this summer, which would be a boost to political and social stability. If oil stays at the current price of around US$50 per barrel, Egypt will be able to save on the EGP 100.4 billion budgeted for energy subsidies (based on an expected price of US$105 per barrel.) Cheap oil is also expected to lower inflation and poverty rates – the one downside is potentially fewer tourists from the Gulf, and fewer expatriates sending money home. The impact of the latter will depend on how long lower oil prices stick around.
Iran (Gain/Loss) politics will be as important as the price of oil for Iran. If a deal is reached in the nuclear talks with the P5+1 (the United Nations Security Council and Germany) and oil sanctions are lifted, oil exports are expected to rebound to pre- sanctions levels by 2017. As oil makes up about 80 %of total export earnings and 50 to 60% of government revenues, the economy could grow substantially under this scenario. With no deal, cheap oil could mean a 60% drop in fiscal revenues, down to $23.7 billion in 2015 from its peak of $120 billion in 2011/12. Under this scenario, a loss of about 20% of GDP would be expected, bringing GDP growth down to zero (from the previous year’s 1.5%), and the economy would continue to shrink. This will put tremendous pressure on inflation, unemployment, the fiscal deficit and the currency.
Iraq (Loss) oil exports have increased, despite the current turmoil, reaching an average of 2.9 million barrels per day in December 2014, the highest level since 1980. Oil revenues, however, fell from May to December, 2014 – the value of monthly exports dropped from $8 billion to $5.4 billion. This comes at a time when spending is higher than usual as the government battles to regain ground from ISIS. Lower oil prices will further squeeze government finances, with GDP growth expected to fall to 1.5% in 2015 – remarkably low for a country that should still be in reconstruction-driven growth. The draft 2015 budget – which was based on an anticipated price of US$70 per barrel – is being revised to identify savings through a freeze on public hiring and rooting out abuses (such as the infamous 50,000 ‘ghost soldiers.’) The government is also seeking to delay its final reparation payments to Kuwait, which would defer nearly $5 billion. Even with these savings, maintaining government spending in the face of falling oil revenues will pose a significant challenge. The situation is further complicated by ISIS cutting off the main northern supply routes, raising the price on all imports, including food. This will make the country’s universal food ration system, which is the sole source of nutrition for many Iraqis, more expensive to maintain.
Jordan (Gain) the large drop in oil prices is a positive shock, promoting growth by lowering the cost of production. The government will be able to save the US$300 million budgeted in 2015 to compensate households for the lifting of fuel subsidies (the system of cash transfers was designed to stop automatically once oil fell below US$100 per barrel.) Both citizens and refugees will benefit from lower prices, as inflation dropped to its second lowest level since December 2009. Over the medium term, though, if cheap oil persists Jordan could see fewer remittances from its expatriate workers in the Gulf (over 60% of remittances to Jordan originate from the Gulf.) With lower revenues, Gulf countries could also be less generous with grants. Jordan relies heavily on these grants, and they were expected to form 2.7% of GDP in 2015.
Lebanon (Gain) one significant way in which cheap oil will save the government money is by lowering the cost of supporting the national electric utility, Electricité du Liban (EdL). With tariffs unchanged since 1996 – when oil was $23 per barrel – EdL only covers a fraction of its costs. The government picks up the difference, with transfers to EdL amounting to 4.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since 2011. Lower oil prices will lower the cost of generating electricity and shrink EdL’s shortfall. This will in turn lower the transfers to EdL, albeit with a 6-9 month lag given the structure of outstanding contracts with fuel oil and gasoil providers. At an average of 8.3% of GDP, imported oil is also a significant component of Lebanon’s trade deficit, which cheaper oil will help to improve. The benefits will be counter balanced by the fact that, like other countries in the region, cheaper oil could affect the amount of money sent home by Lebanese expatriates in the Gulf. Yet as energy imports are greater than the total value of all remittances, a cheaper price per barrel is expected to improve the country’s balance of payments.
Libya (Loss) there will be a high price to pay in lost oil revenues if rival political factions do not reach an agreement. Oil production is currently at one-fifth of its pre-crisis 1.6 million barrels per day. Libya has accumulated substantial financial reserves but the combination of low oil prices and low output has forced the government to draw on it. Reserves reached $100 billion in August 2014, falling by 20% since the start of the year, and could be depleted in four years if the current situation persists. One quarter of the population is on the public payroll, and public sector wages have been increased by 250% since the 2011 revolution. With no increase in oil production on the horizon, the government will struggle to meet its obligations. The Tripoli-based rival parliament recently announced that it was considering lifting fuel subsidies which stand at 20% of GDP – a move that would help close some of the widening gap between public spending and revenues.
Tunisia (Gain) the newly approved budget was based on an anticipated oil price of $95 per barrel. Cheaper oil will mean the government will have to spend far less on energy subsidies. Lower oil prices will also lower the cost of producing and transporting food. A 15% drop in energy prices coupled with a 5% drop in the price of food could increase real incomes of the poor by 3 percent and of the bottom 40 percent of the population by 2.5 percent.
Yemen (Loss) oil dominates the government budget. Lower prices combined with ongoing political instability (including frequent sabotage of oil pipelines) halved oil revenues. Receipts from May to September, 2014 totaled US$1.4 billion, compared with US$2.4 billion for the same period in 2013. Yemen also relies on remittances from expatriate workers in the Gulf – the source of 90% of all remittances – which may also be affected. Lower oil prices are expected to reduce prices of imported goods, though, and boost household consumption, especially for food items, as 55% of food products are imported. In addition, inflation would likely drop, as food constitutes about 44% of the Yemeni consumer’s spending. Yet to protect its currency and compensate for the drop in oil revenues, Yemen has been drawing on its foreign reserves. The country currently has enough to cover 4.6 months of imports, down from 5.1 months in September. This downward trend is likely to continue in the face of cheap oil and continued instability – and the decision by Saudi Arabia to suspend most of its aid. Yemen will need ongoing assistance from its development partners if it is to avoid a balance of payments crisis in the coming years in which it is unable to afford critical imports.
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A village in central Vietnam experienced a dramatic change thanks to the efforts of a young woman. It now attracts a large number of tourists and is widely renowned among travelers.
In 2017, Nguyen Thi Diem Kieu, 31, came to settle in Go Co Village in Pho Thanh ward, Duc Pho Town, Quang Ngai Province.
The place was then a remote destination inhabited primarily by the elderly.
After five years, Kieu helped to transform the secluded community and she is much loved by the villagers today.
According to the woman, her youth was well spent because it unlocked the potential of the people here.
Now they can make a living out of their own homeland in central Vietnam.
A community tourism scheme
As part of her plan to promote Go Co Village, Kieu acted as a tour guide for travelers in the nearby An Khe swamp, where the ancient culture of the Sa Huynh people was found, followed by the civilizations of the Chams and the Dai Viet country.
Despite a mere five years working in the area, she built for herself a thorough understanding of the land.
“The An Khe swamp measures 347 hectares in water surface area,” she introduced.
“The longest side reaches 3.5 kilometers and the widest one kilometer.
“According to geologists, this swamp came into being after the Flandrian interglacial around 6,000-7,000 years ago, and became a freshwater swamp roughly 3,000-4,000 years back.”
A large variety of heritage sites from the Chams can be found in this village, like the Cham ancient well, a tombstone in Cham style, and a stone-based irrigation system.
All of these indicated a wealthy Cham community.
However, the Dai Viet people took over the place and became its new owners.
Ai Thi, a tourist from Dong Ha City under Quang Tri Province, wondered, “When the Dai Viet people attacked, why did the Chams leave and not fight back?
“It’s curious that now their heritage is still around.”
In reply, Kieu quoted the following legend.
To avoid warfare, the Chams and the Dai Viet people held a bridge-building contest, and the winner would be the new owner of the land.
“The Chams were confident in their crafty stone bridge design, but the Dai Viet finished first with a wooden model,” said Kieu.
“Losing the competition, the Chams had to abandon their homeland.
“This legend could be true because geologists discovered a stone bridge unfinished beneath the An Khe swamp.”
The path from An Khe to Go Co boasts a 100-hectare land of cultural values.
From Kieu’s accounts, she was lucky to be on a 2017 UNESCO trip to this area as they needed to examine the Sa Huynh cultural hub to qualify it as a world-recognized heritage site.
After this first time to the village, she decided to linger on as she was deeply intrigued by the richness of the heritage here.
The determined woman visited each household and persuaded them to join her community tourism project.
Nevertheless, the local villagers believed that Go Co was an off-the-beaten-track destination and basically unknown to anyone.
They rejected Kieu’s proposal, saying they had grown fed up with the stones that surrounded their lives.
“At that time, the villagers were predominantly old people and young children,” she recollected.
“It was impossible for any tourism plans.
“We were stuck, but with such potentiality, I believed it would be ideal for community tourism.
“They would earn so much from their own little-known village.”
To make sure her dream would come true, Kieu invited the villagers on a tour with her to Cham Islands in Hoi An City under nearby Quang Nam Province.
The eye-opener tour provided the elderly with a more positive mindset and their faith in tourism sprouted.
Concerns about operation and funding by the locals were properly addressed by the enthusiastic woman.
“Community tourism has to be based on the very potential of the community itself,” Kieu said.
“They provide what they have.
“There is no need for investment in homestay facilities.
“The local people can very well plant their potatoes, sing their traditional songs, make their traditional cakes, and conduct cooking classes.
“Each and every member contributes to the power of the whole community.
“That is tourism.”
|Go Co villagers attend a tourism fair in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Tran Mai / Tuoi Tre|
The future dreams
Interestingly, the elderly men and women in Go Co were eager to better their skills in providing tourism services.
They visited Cham Islands and observed how things were done.
Gaining sufficient insights and experience, they came back and changed their own homeland.
The villagers rearranged the rocky fences, the ancient well, cleared the paths to hills and mountains, planted more woody plants, and renovated their houses in order to welcome visitors.
Three months after Kieu’s visit, the first tourists came amid the villagers’ surprise.
The first earnings from tourism were unforgettable.
Kieu created a sturdy foundation for Go Co Village after five years of dedicated work.
In 2019, she encouraged the people to form a Community Tourism Cooperative.
She acted as the director of this cooperative and took charge of web design, Facebook page administration, contacting travel agencies, booking tours, arranging personnel according to their functions, and forming teams of tour guides, cooks, traditional singers, and fish farm service staff.
In 2020, Go Co was recognized as a three-star tourism village as per the One Commune One Product program.
Bui Thi Van, 68, turned her ragged hut into a luring homestay hotel.
She admitted that she had unknowingly lived amid valuable heritage her whole life, and now she is determined to make the most out of it despite her old age.
“Nobody knew my village before and no one ever came,” she said.
“The children here left for better lives elsewhere.
“Now the village is way different. Tourists are flocking here.
“There are so many of them that we have to reject some due to over bookings.
“It’s all thanks to Kieu.”
According to Kieu’s plan, the village is on its track to be labeled five stars. The place not only has its inner power, but a lot of immunity as well.
It can self-adjust in the face of negative impacts on the values of the village.
The people take good care of the scenery, while maintaining the ecosystem and the thousand-year-old heritage.
Despite being the current director of Go Co village, Kieu plans to leave it soon and will hand over the management to the local people once the village reaches five stars.
She will then locate other villages and retell the story of a village transforming itself.
Teng Village in Ba To District, Quang Ngai Province is one of Kieu’s future spots.
This is home to a special fabric product by the H’Re ethnic people and is good tourism material, which has never been tapped.
Gratitude to the woman
Huynh Thi Thuong, 68, said that thanks to Kieu’s youthful strength and intelligence, Go Co can be what it is today.
This village makes it on the news and on national TV networks, which has rendered it basically known throughout Vietnam.
People think of Go Co differently now, and the authorities of Duc Pho Town are proud of it.
“A few years later, our children can get back to their hometown to side with the elderly in these tourism projects and live an affluent life right where they were born,” Huong said.
“They will no longer have to live far away from their homeland.”
Nguyen Minh Vuong, chairman of the Duc Pho People’s Committee, said that Go Co Village is a highly eco-friendly place.
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The slyness of the virus remains on the minds of many scientists as they watch societies reopen, wondering what happens if silent spreaders aren’t detected until it’s too late.
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The concept of people unwittingly spreading disease has never been an easy one to grasp, from the polio epidemic of mid-century America to the spread of HIV decades later.
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Behind the scenes, scientists like Meyers were sharing their alarming finding with health officials. By scouring the websites of Chinese health departments, Meyers and her team found more than 50 cases between Jan. 21 and Feb. 8 where the person who brought the virus home didn’t develop symptoms until after infecting a family member.
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Rebecca Frasure, who contracted the virus while aboard the Diamond Princess cruise, sat in bed in Japan in late February, frustrated to be kept hospitalized even though she didn’t have any symptoms.
“I’m perfectly healthy except having this virus in my body,” Frasure said.
Without widespread and frequent testing, it’s impossible to know how many people without symptoms might carry it. The Diamond Princess, which idled in the Port of Yokohama while the virus exploded onboard, enticed researchers.
A mathematical model built by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine aimed at estimating how many infected people without symptoms were being missed indicated that a startling three-quarters of infected people on the Princess were asymptomatic.
In Washington state, similar clues emerged for Dr. Jeff Duchin as a team of investigators examined the Life Care nursing home — the site of the first major U.S. cluster of cases — and found health care workers were spreading the virus to other elder care facilities. They believed at least some were working while infected but before feeling symptoms.
In March, more than half the residents at another nursing home who tested positive didn’t have symptoms.
All that underscored the need to shift gears and acknowledge the virus couldn’t be totally stopped.
“This disease is going to be extremely hard to control,” Duchin recalled thinking.
The nose and mouth are convenient entryways for the coronavirus. Once inside, the virus commandeers the cell’s machinery to copy itself, while fending off the body’s immune defences. Virus levels skyrocket in the upper airway, all without symptoms early on. Many scientists believe that, during these days, people can spread virus just by talking, breathing or touching surfaces.
In the truly asymptomatic, the immune system wins the battle before they ever feel sick.
As it became clearer that healthy people could spread the virus, U.S. health authorities opted not to wait for scientific certainty. In early April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended people wear masks.
Days later, Chinese researchers published a paper saying patients are most infectious two to three days before developing symptoms. Evidence continues to accumulate, and the CDC now estimates 40% of transmission is occurring before people feel sick.
Still, doubt remains among scientists, most notably among the World Health Organization, which has discounted the importance of asymptomatic infection, though it recently began to acknowledge that possibility and advised people to wear masks.
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That’s no small matter: Gaining scientific clarity earlier would have saved lives.
“We’ve been slow on everything in the United States,” Topol said. “And I have to say it’s shameful.”
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In 2021, Big Tech and the Left silenced the lone real macro alternative media voice, President Donald J Trump. As a micro alternative media voice, WorldTribune in 2021 prioritized freedom of the press over “pack journalism” by the “media mob.” — The Editors
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An affidavit filed by an FBI agent in a criminal case against several people involved in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol undermines claims made by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell that President Donald Trump’s speech to supporters that day was an “incitement of insurrection.”
An affidavit filed by FBI agent Michael Palian Jr., in a case against Thomas Edward Caldwell, Donovan Ray Crowl and Jessica Marie Watkins, makes clear the violence was the result of pre-planning rather than day-of-the-riot “incitement.”
Rush Limbaugh noted the affidavit on his Wednesday broadcast.
“Trump did not encourage any of the activity that happened,” he said. “This exonerates Trump. Amazing.”
Trump “was impeached for inciting an insurrection, as you know,” Limbaugh said. “There’s no evidence of this. Trump told those assembled for his speech to protest peacefully. We know that those who stormed the Capitol started before Trump’s speech, the timeline does not work at all. Trump did not encourage any of the activity that actually happened. He did not utter the words.”
The leftist Washington Post has even acknowledged that “militia members planned on storming the U.S. Capitol days in advance of Jan. 6 attack.”
The National Pulse commented that the Washington Post story, written by three non-political reporters, “illustrates just how out of control the blatant misinformation about ‘incitement’ by the president has been over the past two weeks.”
Agent Palian’s affidavit stated: “Evidence uncovered in the course of the investigation demonstrates that not only did CALDWELL, CROWL, WATKINS and others conspire to forcibly storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 – they communicated with one another in advance of the incursion and planned their attack.”
The affidavit states some of the perpetrators prepared ahead of time with “helmets, reinforced vests” and more.
According to the affidavit, items found in a search of the defendants’ homes included “a camouflage hat and jackets; a backpack with medical/PPE supplies; a black tactical kit with medical supplies, radio, mini drone, and pepper spray; a bag containing a helmet and respirators; and a bag containing a helmet, radio, and belt … cellular telephones; numerous firearms, a paintball gun with rubber-steel balls and a cylinder.”
Palian said there were Facebook comments dating back to Dec. 24 about a plan for the defendants to meet up in D.C. On Dec. 30, a statement said, “This is our call to action … see you on the 6th in Washington.”
Even though the FBI agent’s affidavit appears to exonerate Trump, Pelosi on Wednesday said Trump could be considered an accessory to murder.
“Presidents’ words are important. They weigh a ton,” she said. “And the crime, in some cases, was murder. And this president is an accessory to that crime because he instigated that insurrection that caused those deaths and this destruction.”
Video from Jan. 6 reveals MAGA hat-wearing Trump supporters asking Capitol Police officers to stop rioters from breaking into the Capitol and ultimately being ignored.
The video, from a Daily Caller compilation, shows a Trump supporter repeatedly telling police dressed in riot gear to “call for backup.”
“Why are you letting this happen? Why haven’t you called for backup? Where is your backup? This is our damn Capitol building, and y’all are letting it get destroyed on your watch,” the man adds.
The video comes as former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund reveals he “asked House and Senate security officials for permission to request that the D.C. National Guard be placed on standby in case he needed quick backup” – a request that was ultimately denied.
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Brussels (AFP) - The European Union will hold high-level talks with the United States in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss a possible US airline ban on carry-on computers.
The US Department of Homeland Security sparked deep concern in Europe last week when it said it would soon decide on extending to European airlines a ban on eight mostly Muslim countries.
"The commission will host high-level talks at the political and technical level with the US authorities this Wednesday afternoon in order to jointly assess any new threats and work toward a common approach to address them," European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said at a press conference Monday.
Schinas said Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc took part in a conference call Friday with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to discuss the possible laptop ban.
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A US ban on now ubiquitous laptops could cause havoc, with more than 3,250 flights a week scheduled to leave EU airports for the US this summer, according to industry data.
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated on Thursday (Nov. 12) that Washington's commitment to Taiwan is bipartisan and that the country "has not been a part of China."
During an interview with American radio host Hugh Hewitt, Pompeo responded to a question about current U.S.-China tensions that Washington will continue to counter threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He said appeasing the authoritarian regime and excusing it from breaking international rules will put American jobs and security at risk.
Pompeo said it is important that the CCP does not regulate global telecommunications infrastructure through its companies, such as Huawei and ZTE. He added that 50 countries have joined the U.S. Clean Network initiative to construct transparent 5G networks and exclude technologies linked to the Chinese military.
When asked about Beijing's alleged plan to take Taiwan by force, the secretary of state emphasized that the U.S. has recognized Taiwan as a separate entity from China for more than 35 years — since the Reagan administration. He said both the Democratic and Republican parties have held a similar stance on the topic and have agreed to defend Taiwan's democracy.
Pompeo pointed out that the Trump administration has approved several weapon sales to the country to enhance its defense capabilities against a potential Chinese attack. He expressed hope that Washington's support for Taiwan will continue until the cross-strait issue is resolved.
Meanwhile, Pompeo acknowledged Hewitt's remark that many institutions in the U.S. have received funding from the CCP. He said the government has taken strong measures to eliminate Chinese infiltration, including by shutting down Confucius Institutes and the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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General Anesthesia: This includes a combination of medications that causes someone to be put into a sleep-like state prior to major surgery. Patients under general anesthesia are completely unconscious and will not be able to feel any pain. Anesthesia can be delivered via a mask or intravenously (through an IV into a vein). While the patient is under the effect of anesthesia, the Anesthesiologist is closely monitoring the body’s major vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing to ensure the patient is not in any pain and remains unconscious.
Regional Anesthesia: This is a form of anesthesia that numbs only a portion of the body for pain management prior to a surgical procedure. This type of anesthesia involves the injection of an anesthetic agent near a cluster of nerves that supplies the area of the body to undergo surgery. Spinal anesthesia and epidural anesthesia are the two most common forms of regional anesthesia often given for childbirth or during prostate surgery.
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Local Anesthesia: This is a form of anesthesia used to numb a specific area of skin or a part of the body in order to reduce discomfort or pain during minor procedures such as a skin biopsy, a breast biopsy or the suturing of a wound. Local nerve impulses to the brain are temporarily blocked by these analgesics, which are commonly injected directly into the tissue or area of concern. Therefore, pain impulses are not able to be directed to the brain. A common local anesthetic agent is lidocaine.
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by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat ḥafiẓahullāh
In order to succeed and progress in any objective, we need to adhere to certain principles and adorn ourselves with certain qualities. In order to understand them we need to study the lives of those who have already achieved success and have reached the peak of accomplishment and triumph.
The most successful group of this Ummah are the Sahābah, then the Tābi‘ūn, then the Taba‘-At-Tābi‘īn and then those who followed in their footsteps. Allāh ta‘ālā granted these people all forms of success: religious, spiritual, material and academic. These people attained respect in this very world before departing for the afterlife and they were also granted high ranks in the Hereafter. It is necessary that a careful study should be made of the key factors in their lives that led to success.
1. Ikhlās – Sincerity
Ikhlās was a profound quality amongst the salaf. Whatever they did, it was only for the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā. They had no other motive. The Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā was at the forefront of all their affairs. Ikhlās is such a quality that a person adorned with it will not find it difficult to take unfavourable decisions even against one’s self. Every move of a person with Ikhlās revolves around only the Almighty and His Pleasure, hence personal interests, desires, ambitions, fame etc. do not in any way hinder a decision. Let us take a look at a few incidents of the salaf to see their level of ikhlās.
The eminent Ṣaḥābī, Sa‘d ibn Abī Waqqās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu was seated in the palace of Kisrā after overpowering the enemy. He had ordered the booty to be gathered so that one fifth could be deposited to the Bayt-al-Māl and the rest distributed amongst the Mujāhidūn. At that moment, a person who was dishevelled entered the palace carrying a heavy bag with both hands. Those gathered had not seen anything like it before, and in the bag were such precious jewels that valued far more than what they had all gathered. Sa‘d ibn Abī Waqqās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu asked him from where he had acquired such precious wealth. He explained that from such and such battle. Sa‘d ibn Abī Waqqās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu asked him for his name upon which he replied:
By Allāh! I will not inform you of my name as you may praise me, and neither will I inform anyone else as they may talk good of me!
After investigating, they learnt that this person was ‘Āmir ibn ‘Abdullāh At-Taymī rahimahullāh, the Zāhid of Basra.
This incident is from the early period of the Muslims, but this characteristic of ikhlās remained with our salaf throughout history, and dozens of pious people lived in every era that possessed this quality. Shaykh-al-Hind, Mawlānā Mahmūd-Al-Hasan Ad-Deobandī rahimahullāh was a great personality from our recent salaf. On one occasion, Mawlānā Ashraf ‘Alī At-Thānwī rahimahullāh states that he was giving a lecture to a gathering filled with ‘Ulamā, and it was an amazing talk of a high academic calibre. Shaykh-al-Hind rahimahullāh was disseminating such pearls of knowledge that were previously unheard of. Just then, some scholars entered who were from such a group of scholars who held the assumption that the ‘Ulamā of Deoband were not so well-versed academically. Mawlānā Ashraf ‘Alī At-Thānwī rahimahullāh states that those present were elated as it was a great opportunity for these scholars to see the academic status of the ‘Ulamā of Deoband, and the depth of knowledge they actually possessed. However, to the surprise and bewilderment of all, Shaykh-al-Hind rahimahullāh suddenly ended his talk.
Mawlānā Ashraf ‘Alī At-Thānwī rahimahullāh further narrates that we enquired from our respected teacher as to why he had suddenly ended his talk, but it seemed he did not want to discuss the reason. However, we persisted and one of us commented that actually that was the real time for the talk (i.e. the other ‘Ulamā could have been made to understand and acknowledge the academic calibre of our ‘Ulamā). Upon this Shaykh-al-Hind rahimahullāh replied, “It is for this reason I ended the talk as the very thought crossed my mind too. Until then I was talking for the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā, but when my intention changed, I ended the talk.”
Subhānallāh, how astonishingly firm was their grip upon their ikhlās, a very delicate characteristic. When a person makes an effort in tazkiyah, ikhlās becomes a natural phenomenon in one’s life and it automatically dictates his life. We may understand this by our many actions which we do with our subconscious nature and make no error in them. An experienced driver automatically moves the gears, brakes, looks in the mirror etc., though he maybe in a heated conversation with someone in the car. He does not need to think of what he must do; all the manoeuvres take place naturally. Similar is the case with those who have mastered this quality of ikhlās that it comes naturally and it is the focal point of their every action.
We need to continuously check our intentions and if any slight fault is found, we should correct it and seek forgiveness from Allāh ta‘ālā. Together with this, a person needs to beseech Allāh ta‘ālā to grant him sincerity. Guidance should also be sought from one’s Shaykh in the acquisition of Ikhlās.
The second quality found common in the salaf is taqwā. In simple terms, taqwā means not to do anything that makes Allāh ta‘ālā unhappy. Every endeavour should be made to abstain from sin, and one should never compromise a command of Allāh ta‘ālā for any worldly gain or pleasure. Sometimes a person feels that a little twitch, a little compromise, will solve the problem. However, this is an illusion. Not holding fast to taqwā will deprive a person from divine blessings help. Sometimes the negligence of one individual with regards to taqwā results in a loss of barakah (divine blessing) and success for the whole group or community.
It is narrated in some commentaries of the Qur’ān regarding Mūsā ‘alayhis salām that he took his army to battle with the enemy. The enemy, seeing that there was no chance of victory, decided to allure the Bani Isrā’īl to the disobedience of Allāh ta‘ālā by placing beautiful women in their path. The whole army abstained from falling in this trap except one person, as a result of which the Help of Allāh ta‘ālā was taken away, and the displeasure of Allāh ta‘ālā in the shape of a plague descended upon the Bani Isrā’īl.
Taqwā is extremely important, as this will open the door of Divine assistance. Allāh ta‘ālā says, “Whoever abstains from the disobedience of Allāh ta‘ālā, He will make a way out for him.” (65:2)
Tawbah (repentance) is an essential part of Taqwā, therefore, if one errs and falls into sin, he/she should immediately resort to tawbah. The Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “A person who repents from sin is like the one who has no sin.” (Ibn Mājah)
3. Tawakkul- Reliance in Allāh ta‘ālā
All the pious salaf had great tawakkul (reliance) in Allāh ta‘ālā. In a nutshell, tawakkul is to use the means available remaining within the boundary of Sharī‘ah and rely totally on Allāh ta‘ālā. One should not rely on the means only. It is only Allāh ta‘ālā who fulfils our needs with or without means. A Sahābī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu once asked the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam, “O Messenger of Allāh! Should I tie [my conveyance] and rely on Allāh, or should I leave it free and rely on Allāh?” Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam replied, “Tie it and rely on Allāh.” (At-Tirmidhī)
4. Ittihād – Unity
Unity was also a common feature in our salaf which too is very important for success. In a collective effort it is no doubt a backbone as disunity results in the loss of the Help of Allāh ta‘ālā. Once in the time of ‘Umar radhiyallāhu ‘anhu, a group of Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum were faced with a large enemy force. Seeing the swelling ranks of the enemy, a difference of opinion arose in whether they should advance or take a back step and gain further reinforcements. As they could not decide, they wrote to ‘Umar radhiyallāhu ‘anhu. ‘Umar radhiyallāhu ‘anhu replied that in such circumstances, unity is our way. Because people like us when we become united, we are not defeated due to less numbers.
The way to bring unity is to follow the haqq and look at the bigger picture of things and sacrifice one’s own desires and wishes. We also need to adopt the attitude of forgive and forget to remain united.
The great weapon of du‘ā was used excessively by our salaf. A person should always turn to Allāh ta‘ālā and ask for His help whether he/she has the resources or not. A person should not resort to du‘a only when faced with lack of resources or no resources, rather, even in times of ample resources one should turn to Allāh ta‘ālā and with gratitude supplicate to Him.
6. Holding fast to the Sunnah
Adherence to the sunnah was an inherent quality amongst the salaf. As mentioned earlier, Taqwā is a must but furthermore, whatever we do, we should try and do it as close to the sunnah as possible. An action may not be ḥarām, but it being according to the sunnah is an extra meritorious act. For example, when making a pulpit in the masjid, it can be made using any kind of material and it can have three steps or four steps. There is no sin to make it from marble or granite and there is no sin if one built it four steps. However, to make it out of wood and with three steps would be according to the sunnah of Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam as that was how the pulpit of Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam was. Therefore, when faced with any situation we should find the sunnah method. The lives of the pious salaf were a personification of the sunnah because they were an embodiment of ‘ilm and ‘amal.
Mawlānā Ilyās Al-Kāndhalwī rahimahullāh was in the final stages of his life. He had become weak and could only express his needs by indication. At one point he made a gesture, which was understood to mean that he would like his socks to be removed. His attendees attempted to take his socks off, but Mawlānā would pull his feet back. After this happened a few times, the attendees consulted Mawlānā’s son, Mawlānā Yūsuf rahimahullāh who pointed out that his father wasn’t allowing them to remove his socks as they were doing so contrary to the sunnah; the left one should be taken off first and then the right. Such was the adherence to the sunnah of our pious salaf.
Following the sunnah was such a feature of their lives that their practice was a manifestation of the sunnah of Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Once a person asked Mawlānā Khalīl Ahmad As-Sahāranpūrī rahimahullāh for the sunnah method in relation to a certain action. Mawlānā Khalīl Ahmad rahimahullāh asked him whether he had seen Shaykh Mawlānā Rashīd Ahmad Al-Gangohī rahimahullāh do that action, as the questioner had spent some time with him. He replied in the affirmative. Upon this Mawlānā Khalīl Ahmad rahimahullāh said,“ That is the sunnah method, as Mawlānā Rashīd Ahmad Al-Gangohī rahimahullāh would only do things according to the sunnah.”
Inshā’allāh, if we take on board these six points we shall acquire success in this world and also in the Hereafter. May Allāh ta‘ālā grant us all the tawfīq. Āmīn.
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This X-ray shows how the ring was hidden. (Image via Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum)
The owner of a gold ring and necklace found at Auschwitz was almost certainly murdered by the Nazis, but she hid her valuables so well that they weren’t found by her killers—or by anybody else for another 70 years. The Auschwitz Museum says curators discovered the items in an enamel mug with a double bottom.
The mug, one of 12,000 pieces of kitchenware in the museum’s collection at the former extermination camp, had begun to fall apart with age and employees discovered its secret during maintenance work, the BBC reports. Tests revealed that the pieces, which had hallmarks featuring the head of a knight with the number three on the right side, were made in Poland between 1921 and 1931.
Museum director Dr. Piotr Cywinski says the Nazis, who murdered more than 1 million Jews at the camp, told people being rounded up and sent to Auschwitz that they were being deported for resettlement—a lie that ensured they brought their valuables with them in the small amount of luggage they were allowed. The fact that victims went to great lengths to hide their valuables shows they knew they would be robbed, he says, but “on the other hand, it shows that the Jewish families constantly had a ray of hope."
The museum says the jewelry will remain in its collection—there’s little chance of identifying the owner—displayed in a way that shows how it had been hidden. (An Auschwitz survivor wasn’t allowed to testify at a guard’s trial.)
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Since Dark Romanticism is less optimistic than Romanticism and shows that individuals are prone to self-destruction and madness, Poe fit into this subgenre perfectly. By drawing from his tragic past and his own self-destructive nature, he formed a cynical outlook on life and chose to portray that in his works.Dec 7, 2017
What are some ways Poe’s story relates to Dark Romanticism?
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) is perhaps the best-known American Dark-Romantic author – a Romantic who worked in the so-called Gothic mode. His poems and stories explore the darker side of the Romantic imagination, dealing with the mysterious, the supernatural, and the horrifying.
How does Edgar Allan Poe show Romanticism?
Poe demonstrates Romanticism as the narrator rejects society’s idea of beauty when he points out the flaws in Lady Rowena’s classic features. The death of Lady Rowena was Poe’s way of rejecting society’s idea of beauty.
What events influenced Dark Romanticism?
The origin of Dark Romanticism started with the reaction to the mid- nineteenth century transcendental movement. This was a transition of mental thinking. It switched from Puritan/Anglo-Saxon strict religious thinking to exploring a dark sinful point of view.
How did Edgar Allan Poe influence literature?
In his own work, he demonstrated a brilliant command of language and technique as well as an inspired and original imagination. Poe’s poetry and short stories greatly influenced the French Symbolists of the late 19th century, who in turn altered the direction of modern literature.
Why are Poe and Hawthorne called dark romantics?
Dark Romantics focus on human fallibility, self-destruction, judgement, punishment, as well as the psychological effects of guilt and sin. Authors who embrace this genre include Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Emily Dickinson.
What was the purpose of Dark Romanticism?
From 1840 to the late 1870s, Dark Romanticism dominated literature and art. The primary element employed was symbolism. They would symbolize man’s bad side and “study human nature’s difficulties.” Artists sought to show how evil, rather than virtue, consumes people, and how individual acts lead to self-destruction.
What style did Edgar Allan Poe use?
Edgar Allan Poe utilized highly detailed imagery, symbolism, and simile in many of his works. He also often used a ballad-like writing style which incorporated cadence, rhythm, onomatopoeia, and alliteration.
Oct 5, 2021
What themes did Poe explore in Gothic literature?
Through the use of literary techniques and devices, Poe has effectively conveyed thematic concerns of Gothicism. Poe’s texts explore the inept fear of the unknown, the decay of an individual’s character and the psychotic relationship between insanity and the expression and instigation of emotions.
Which statement best describes how Poe develops a specific element of American gothic fiction in the excerpt?
Which statement best describes how Poe develops a specific element of American Gothic fiction in the excerpt? He introduces the mysterious event of a corpse looking happy and lovely.
What was the greatest influence on Edgar Allan Poe?
Edgar Allan Poe was mostly influenced by Lord Byron. He was a great supporter of Lord Byron, who was also known as George Gordon. Byron was an English poet and leading figure of Romanticism. “She Walks in Beauty” is a short lyrical poem written in 1813 by Lord Byron, and is one of his most famous works.
What was Edgar Allan Poe’s most important contribution?
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, critic and editor best known for evocative short stories and poems that captured the imagination and interest of readers around the world. His imaginative storytelling and tales of mystery and horror gave birth to the modern detective story.
Oct 17, 2014
Why is Poe so important to American literature?
Poe was an American writer, considered part of the Romantic Movement, in the sub-genre of Dark Romanticism. He became an accomplished poet, short story writer, editor, and literary critic, and gained worldwide fame for his dark, macabre tales of horror, practically inventing the genre of Gothic Literature.
What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?
What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader? A. It fosters a belief that the narrator is unreliable.
How does the author’s word choice affect the tone of the paragraph?
How does the author’s word choice affect the tone of the paragraph? (Many companies claim…) The words green and conservation impart a concerned tone. The words shameful and self-absorbed impart a critical tone. The words personal and lone impart a confidential tone.
Which elements would readers likely find in an American Gothic story?
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- Settings most often include large, draft old houses that have been in the family for years.
- An atmosphere of mystery and suspense.
- A ghostly legend or an unexplainable occurrence.
- Omens, foreshadowing, and dreams.
- Highly charged emotional states.
- Supernatural events.
- Damsels in distress.
How are romantic and Gothic literature related?
Gothic writing is closely related to romantic: both are the product of a profound reaction against everyday reality and conventional religious explanations of existence. But while romantic writing is the product of faith in an ultimate order, Gothic writing is a gloomy exploration of the limitations of man.
Dec 2, 2020
What inspired Gothic literature?
MOVEMENT ORIGIN. The Gothic, a literary movement that focused on ruin, decay, death, terror, and chaos, and privileged irrationality and passion over rationality and reason, grew in response to the historical, sociological, psychological, and political contexts of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Which of these is a feature of Gothic writing that makes it different from other romantic genres?
Which of these is a feature of Gothic writing that makes it different from other Romantics genres? A suspenseful plot.
What is Romanticism Gothic?
Gothic Romanticism is a genre of literature that combines fiction, horror, the supernatural and romance, popular in the 18th and 19th century. It was introduced by an English author named Horace Walpole.
Who wrote Gothic stories and tales as part of the Romantic movement?
Horace Walpole is often considered the father of the Gothic Romance with his 1764 publication of The Castle of Otranto.
Oct 31, 2017
What themes are common in Gothic romanticism?
This genre is dark, eerie, and mysterious, often containing elements of terror, horror, and the macabre and the bizarre. Common themes and motifs of the Gothic include power, confinement, and isolation.
Jul 28, 2021
How do you think Gothic literature reflects the definition themes and characteristics of romanticism?
Gothic literature shares many of the traits of romanticism, such as the emphasis on emotions and the imagination. Gothic literature goes beyond the melancholy evident in most romantic works, however, and enters into the areas of horror and decay, becoming preoccupied with death.
What is the difference between bright and dark romanticism?
The elements that both dark romanticism and bright romanticism share is that they put emphasis on the importance of nature and feelings over reason. Their difference is that bright romanticism is positive and optimistic while dark romanticism focuses on the darker and grotesque side of humans.
Mar 1, 2022
How did Gothic literature become a sub genre of romanticism?
Gothic literature is a genre that emerged as one of the eeriest forms of Dark Romanticism in the late 1700s, a literary genre that emerged as a part of the larger Romanticism movement. Dark Romanticism is characterized by expressions of terror, gruesome narratives, supernatural elements, and dark, picturesque scenery.
Oct 28, 2019
What is Gothic dark romance?
The Gothic romance genre became popular during the 19th and late 18th century. It is a branch or an adaptation of the Romanticism movement that came about in the 17th century, moved into Dark Romanticism and then Gothic romance was born, a genre of literature that covers horror and romance.
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Hilary Clinton is the largest beneficiary of donations from Facebook employees this election cycle, having received over $114,000, more than any other presidential candidate.
Republican contender Marco Rubio, with donations of $16,604, came in second to Clinton with nearly $100,000 less than her from Facebook employees before suspending his campaign in March.
The numbers are based on a report of itemized contributions provided to the Federal Electoral Commission, excluding donors (and potentially Facebook employees) who donated less than $200.
Just $66 million of Bernie Sanders’ campaign contributions includes information about the people who have donated, with the majority of donations being under $200.
The news will come as little surprise to conservatives who have long criticized Facebook for accusations of bias and suppressing conservative outlets, while amplifying progressive movements like Black Lives Matter.
The Hill found that roughly 78 employees who work on engineering, communications, public policy, strategy, marketing, human resources, and other areas have donated to Clinton.
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As the election looms, social media giants such as Facebook and Twitter will come under greater scrutiny to avoid political bias. A petition launched by the Republican National Committee demanded that “Facebook Must Answer For Conservative Censorship.”
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How To proceed When you Hydrolocked An Motor?
Exactly what does A Hydrolocked Motor Mean?
You probably understand that you shouldn’t generate by means of standing or relocating drinking water but What exactly are a number of the results of undertaking that? Apart from frying the electrical programs of your vehicle water might have devastating consequences on the autos engine. A hydrolocked engine is what you get when h2o is launched inside of the combustion chamber of your motor.
So what does a hydrolocked engine mean? A hydrolocked motor occurs when h2o will get inside of the combustion chamber of your motor. As your engines pistons tries to compress the h2o within your engine it fulfills resistance as water can not be compressed like air. When this transpires the engine will have to halt rotating or possibly a mechanical failure inside the motor will happen.
How Do You Deal with A Hydrolocked Engine?
Your motor is now hydrolocked now what? In the event your engine does become hydrolocked you would want to figure out the amount injury happened for the engine. As you are capable to ascertain what injury happened you’ll be able to start out to take a look at changing the different inner aspects of your engine that were harmed.
The definition from Wikipedia of hydrolock is “Hydrolock occurs each time a quantity of liquid greater than the amount with the cylinder at its minimum (conclude of your piston’s stroke) enters the cylinder. Given that liquids are just about incompressible the piston cannot full its journey; possibly the motor must cease rotating or possibly a mechanical failure will have to happen.”
Should your connecting rods grew to become harmed during the hydrolock procedure then you can substitute your connecting rods. Even so, If the connecting rods broke off and was shot out of your motor block then you likely are going to need to rebuild the motor or switch it with A further more recent motor.
Should you have damage to your engine block you may check out acquiring your engine block repaired but it could be much easier to just get One more new or utilised engine block to use. You could also evaluate obtaining a employed engine from an area junkyard to exchange your old motor that is certainly hydrolocked.
What Are Popular Will cause of A Hydrolocked Motor?
1. Water In Chilly Air Consumption
If your automobile has an aftermarket cold air ingestion connected to the motor your probabilities for h2o entering into your motor are going to go up. With chilly air intakes They may be meant to let as much air as is possible to be able to stream into your air intake of the motor.
Cold air intakes generally don’t have any protection from the surface features and would enable any h2o inside the motor bay to get sucked to the motor. Chilly air intakes can also be from time to time set inside the wheel wells of vehicles so they don’t suck in the recent air in the engine bay.
2. Driving By way of H2o
Driving via a flooded section of road can be A further common cause why engines develop into hydrolocked. If you drive via drinking water that drinking water can sooner or later go around the hood of your automobile. If the water ranges attain large ample to go in excess of your air consumption with your engine There exists very good odds that your engine is going to suck water into your air ingestion.
This is certainly why you’ll want to hardly ever push into a flooded segment of road as you under no circumstances seriously understand how deep it is going to be. Even if A further motor vehicle manufactured it throughout the same portion on the flooded road your automobile will not be as lucky particularly when you might be reduce to the bottom in your car.
3. Leaking Gasket
Your motor could have a leaking head gasket that is allowing for engine coolant to leak into your cylinders of the motor. If this occurs this could cause your motor to become hydrolocked since the coolant cannot be compressed like air.
There might not be a great way to check Should you have a leaking head gasket but what you can do is Test your coolant to determine if the thing is any oil in it. If you are doing see oil within your coolant chances are high that you’ve a leaking head gasket that is definitely permitting oil from the motor To combine With all the coolant circulating by your motor.
For those who have oil as part of your coolant you might want to study the under posting that will help you fully grasp what you need to do to obtain that mounted.
How will you Reduce Hydrolock?
In order to avoid hydrolock from taking place to the engine you’ll want to be sure that no h2o or fluids have an opportunity to enter your engine. In case you have a cold air consumption attached for your air intake portion of your motor you might want to clear away it and return to your stock air intake to better reduce h2o from having the ability to enter into your air intake and ultimately into your motor.
For those who at any time are driving and come across a flooded road you don’t would like to try and generate via it. Driving via a flooded street could cause your car to be swept absent inside the flood or could trigger h2o in order to get into your motor. When the h2o stages around the highway are previously mentioned the air intake of your respective engine that drinking water will most likely get sucked into your air ingestion and into your engine cylinders. Any h2o that receives into your engine cylinders would probable spell disaster in your engine.
Can A Blown Head Gasket Bring about A Hydrolocked Engine?
A blown head gasket is often An additional reason behind your engine hydrolocking. If the head gasket is not able to independent your motor coolant from your engine cylinders many of that coolant could slip into your cylinder walls. Since the motor coolant is fluid and isn’t compressible like water it could also cause your engine to hydrolock.
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Polyurethanes have definite advantages over plastics, conventional rubber and metals, which make them a better substitute in applications where these materials are normally used.
Some specific properties of Polyurethanes when examined show it to be a more practical choice as compared to those of rubber, metal and plastic.
The outstanding abrasion resistance of Cast polyurethanes has resulted in thousands of successful applications. In laboratory tests as well as in field applications, Cast Polyurethanes show a definite wear advantage over many other materials, The following figure illustrates a comparison of abrasion properties of Polyurethane with rubbers and plastics.
Right side figure illustrates a comparison of abrasion properties of solid polyurethane with rubbers and plastics. In field studies, polyurethanes have outworn rubbers and plastics, as well as steel and ceramics in some applications, by a factor of 8 to 1.
Some plastics have high modulus and tensile strength but low elongation. Most rubbers , have high elongation but low modulus and tensile strength. Polyurethane elastomers have high modulus, high tensile strength and high elongation. This combination imparts toughness and durability to the part.
Left side figure compares the stress/strain properties of some polyurethanes with those of a few rubber materials.
Cast Polyurethanes have much higher load-bearing capacity than conventional elastomers of similar hardness.
Right side figure is a comparison of the compressive stresses required to cause a 10% deflection with samples of cast polyurethanes and Neoprene rubber. This high load bearing capacity , combined with the superior abrasion and toughness is an important advantage in applications like metal forming die-pads, die springs, Fork lift tires, caster wheels, industrial rolls, etc.
Cast Polyurethane elastomers can be compounded in a wide range of hardness from 20A to 75D (soft as a rubber band or as hard as plastic) Special formulations of cast polyurethanes can be made with resilience values as low as 2% or 75%. This is ideal for applications such as springs and shock mounts.
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Welcome to Dragon Cave! Dragon Cave is an online adoptables game. Collect eggs, raise them to adulthood, and then breed them to create interesting lineages. New dragons are added regularly!
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Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully. | <urn:uuid:c9f8516e-ea04-4fcc-9eb1-f46b5e4ed1f0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://dragcave.net/view/iAHQt | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.937386 | 264 | 2.109375 | 2 |
I never dreamed that the phrases Follow Me and Fear Not would be what I gleaned from reading the Gospels for #Lentchallenge. In the book of Luke we see Jesus asking fishermen to do what fishermen never do, fish in the day. Fishing happens when it is dark and the fish are at the surface of the water. The fishermen did what he asked them to do, and they caught a lot of fish, in fact two boats full.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” Luke 5:10b
So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Luke 5:11
I was going to a Bible study by Andy Stanley called Follow as I was reading through the Gospels. On week 3 he told us that not being afraid when bad things happen is one of the best benefits of following Jesus. Fear NOT! These are strong words, but so needed in my heart.
When I was finishing the Book of John I noticed that when Jesus returned from the dead he also sent his disciples out to fish in daylight once again. He started his ministry with them having to trust Him and before He was resurrected, He asked them to trust Him once more.
He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. John 21:6 NIV
One of the first passages of Scripture I learned was John 16:33.NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV
By following Jesus he assures us we are going to be okay, no matter what this world throws in our path. Two phrases have transformed my heart! Two phrases I will never forget:
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Medicinal cannabis in the US is gaining more momentum every day. Despite the drop-off in sales after all the panic-buying when the pandemic started, the industry is growing rapidly.
Medicinal cannabis seeds in the US are selling like hotcakes, as people are looking to grow their own plants and always have a dose at the ready. In the states where medicinal cannabis is legal, those who have a prescription can cultivate cannabis at home.
Due to the increasing legalization and availability of medicinal cannabis, its future in the US is looking bright. I can already see many trends on the horizon that will transform the industry as we know it.
Here are my top three predictions for 2021.
Researchers Will Discover New Uses of Medicinal Cannabis
It seems that researchers are always working at full steam when learning more about this unusual plant. They keep discovering new properties that inspire new uses and drive more people to try it.
Not so long ago, researchers have found that cannabis may have anti-cancer properties, which was a ground-breaking discovery. Although cannabinoids like CBD can’t cure cancer, they can help alleviate the symptoms of the disease.
They can significantly reduce nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and minimize cancer-related pain, thanks to their analgesic properties.
Anti-cancer effects vary from one cancer type and the dose of cannabis to the next, but they have proven effective in many cases.
Medicinal cannabis is also widely used in the US to treat multiple sclerosis symptoms, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Crohn’s disease, HIV/AIDS, and epilepsy.
Like cancer, it can’t cure HIV/AIDS, but it can help reduce vomiting and nausea. It can boost appetite and prevent anorexia that HIV/AIDS patients often develop.
These and other uses have inspired pharmaceutical companies to develop CBD-derived medications, such as the FDA-approved Epidiolex, for treating seizures.
I firmly believe that cannabis has much more to offer than we are currently aware of. Perhaps we won’t find its new uses as early as 2021, but I do believe they’re right around the corner. We just need to look a bit closer.
More Doctors Will Prescribe Cannabis as Treatment
Researchers keep publishing new findings regarding the potential health benefits of cannabis. Thanks to their studies, people all over the world are becoming more aware of the fact that cannabinoids may improve their quality of life.
Many doctors in all the US states where medicinal cannabis is legal are already prescribing it to patients who may need it. Given that we keep learning more about the benefits, more doctors will certainly start prescribing cannabis and CBD-based products as a treatment for various medical conditions.
Many patients even prefer it to traditional medications, which can often lead to addiction. For instance, a lot of people use opioids and other addictive medications to treat chronic pain. They won’t have to if their doctor is allowed to devise a cannabis-based treatment legally.
And since CBD from cannabis is non-addictive and has only mild potential side effects, there will be no reason not to prescribe CBD-based medications.
If this prediction turns out to be true, cannabis dispensaries throughout the US will generate more sales than ever.
More States Will Legalize Medicinal Cannabis
Currently, medicinal cannabis is legal in 33 states in the US and Washington, D.C. It’s legal for recreational use in 11 states and Washington, D.C.
Many states, such as Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and New York, have also decriminalized cannabis. However, it remains legal only for medical use.
Virginia has recently decriminalized it as well, but it allows only CBD oil use.
The legalization movement is growing stronger with each new day, and there are many reasons to believe it will keep doing so. Public support for legalization is increasing, precisely because of all those known benefits of cannabinoids.
Still, some states are moving quite slowly towards decriminalization and legalization of medicinal cannabis. It may be years until all the 50 states enact medicinal marijuana bills, but we’re bound to see more of them join the movement in 2021.
The future shines bright for medicinal cannabis in the US. More and more CBD products keep hitting the market, and more and more states legalize the plant for both medical and recreational use.
There’s a lot of support from both individuals and organizations, and we are more than likely to witness significant changes in the industry. Medicinal cannabis sales are likely to go through the roof, as we will see a more diverse range of consumers looking to experience the plant’s benefits.
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Teak wood is probably one of the best furniture wood ever. This tropical wood from Indonesia is known for its resistance to moisture and wood-eating insects. It is known to withstand even heavy rains and excessive climate temperatures. Because of this teak wood is the most sought-after wood for different types of furniture however especially outdoor and shower furniture. Abnormal wood will not be able to outlive fixed wetness however teak wood is able to surpass these harsh tests of time, humidity and temperature. The teak shower bench is ideal for toilet needs. In addition, teak wood symbolizes luxurious and elegance. The lavatory is a nice to put such a bench. You may either sit on it for more comfortable bathing or use it to position your favorite shampoo and bath essentials. It is the safest furniture for the shower and bathroom. With its twin functionality and added magnificence to the toilet, eachbody would like to have such seat.
Should you look carefully on the distinction between an aluminum bench for the bathroom and a teak shower bench, the latter is the safer because you don’t have to not fear concerning the metal chipping or warping because of constant wetness. A bit of metal out of place may be harmful especially inside the bathroom. If you happen to compare this long seat with other kinds of wooden benches, you will notice that in time, this furniture will remain flat and smooth whereas other cheaper kinds of wood will be subject to decaying and mold. It will be a nasty sight inside the favorite haven of the house.
No other wooden furniture will survive the wet and hot conditions inside the bathroom besides the teak shower bench. With its known quality, power and durability, this bench may be regarded as an costly item. This is because of the fact that teak wood is turning into scarce nowadays and the Indonesian authorities is limiting the use of teak wood with a purpose to protect and propagate it. As more households need this furniture inside their bathrooms, the supply of teak wood is turning into limited. Scarce supply means higher prices. Nevertheless, because teak wood is durable and powerful, it will remain the most worthwhile funding than another wooden furniture, especially within the bathroom.
The colours of the furniture are composed of brown tones. Brown shade tones signify our oneness with the earth; subsequently the teak shower bench means bathing in the wonderful resource of nature. As talked about earlier, teak wood is the symbol of luxurious and elegance. Isn’t it good and wonderful to have it around the house? There are a lot of this types of benches that are artistically crafted and designed to provide the sensation of luxurious and status. You’ll be able to select from hundreds of designs and for sure, you will find the proper one that completely fits your private home as well as your needs.
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Museum of Arts and Sciences
At Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Sciences, oftentimes referred to as MOAS, your group will find a more educational way to spend the day, this Smithsonian affiliate museum providing guests of all ages something interesting and insightful to ogle at. Within the walls of this broadly themed museum, you will be able to explore over 30,000 objects ranging from local Florida relics to one of the finest American art collections in the southeast. See Florida’s Giant Ground Sloth skeleton or spend a couple of hours at the onsite planetarium, there is even a gift shop and cafe on-site!
The museum is located on a 90-acre nature preserve, making this the area’s largest museum. You will have several different galleries and gallery tours to choose from while here, the most popular galleries including the Dow Gallery of American Art, S Chute Gallery of Chinese Art, the Bouchelle Collection, The Cuban Foundation Museum, and the Prehistory of Florida Gallery. The Root Family Museum is the spot to find the Coca Cola memorabilia and antique railroad cars, and the children’s museum is where your little ones can enjoy hands-on fun. There are options for hands-on classes for the younger ones as well, subjects covered including the Milky Way, Energy, Oceans, and Fossils. | <urn:uuid:81783617-208d-45cd-82e9-91be24b32867> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.adventurestudenttravel.com/museum-of-arts-and-sciences/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.924065 | 277 | 1.710938 | 2 |
Become one with the material and learn again the slowness of gestures: after fifteen years spent working in the assembly lines of automotive industry, Jérôme has found with clay a manner to give a new direction to his life as a worker.
Jérôme’s tableware pottery is influenced by popular folk art: plates, bowls, jugs and dishes. His characteristically clean, simple and minimalist lines also define his individual pieces: boxes, jars, vases and bricks. The link he establishes between this unique piece work and the tableware is labor. Without negative connotation, labor is linked for him to manufacturing, to the act of creation.
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How do you cast on gold?
Casting the Wax Model in Gold
- The wax ring is attached to a rubber base to create a mold. …
- A metal flask is secured onto the rubber base. …
- The flask is heated overnight in an electric kiln to bake the plaster until it’s fully cured. …
- The casting grain is weighed and placed into the crucible to melt.
How do you mold gold jewelry?
Put paper towels in the microwave and put the now solid plaster in upside down but resting on pieces of wood so it does not touch the paper towels. The heat of the microwave or kiln will melt the wax and the sprue, leaving you a hollow plaster mold that will have a perfect imprint of your design on the inside.
How is jewelry casted?
Most jewelry casting is done through the lost wax process, whereby models created through wax carving, growing, or printing are encased in a plaster- like medium known as investment. The investment is heated to extreme temperatures to incinerate the material, creating an impression of the desired form.
How do you melt and cast gold?
Try using a propane torch to melt gold.
- The gold should be placed into a crucible. …
- Be careful to bring the torch down slowly if you have fine powdered gold in the crucible because you could easily blow it around. …
- With a torch, hold the flame well above the gold powder and slowly work in a circular motion.
What is gold casting grain?
Pure gold casting grain is purified samples of precious metal that come in small granules – so you can use as little or as much as you need, depending on what you’re making. We sell three kinds of casting grains: gold, silver, and platinum.
How long does it take to cast a ring?
Carving is ideal for rings with an irregular shape or unique surface texture or shadow rings. Please note that casting can take up to 4 weeks between sessions.
What does casting in jewelry mean?
You might have heard of jewelry casting. … Jewelry casting is the process by which a wax pattern is made into a jewelry mold and then filled with molten metal or silver to create a custom piece of jewelry. It is also called lost wax casting because the wax is always “lost” during the process of making jewelry.
How do you cast metal?
The basic metal casting process involves creating a pattern and a mold, then pouring molten metal into the mold. You will then extract the solid metal casting and finish your piece. This process is customizable for different types of metal casting, along with shapes, sizes, and more.
What is wax casting jewelry?
Wax casting is a technique used by artists to create sculptures large and small. A wax model of an object is used to create a mold. Then, molten metal can be poured into the mold to create the sculpture. This technique has been used for thousands of years in cultures across the world.
What is cast silver?
Cast Silver is a silver bar or silver figurine obtained through a process called casting sterling silver. Sterling silver casting consists of duplicating a silver sculpture by casting it from an original plastic mold or wax set in plaster. The molten silver is poured into the plaster by melting the wax or plastic mold.
What are the different types of casting?
10 Different Types of Casting Process
- （1）Sand casting.
- （2）Investment casting.
- （3）Die casting.
- （4）Low pressure casting.
- （5）Centrifugal casting.
- （6）Gravity die casting.
- （7）Vacuum die casting.
- （8）Squeezing die casting.
Are Rings cast or forged?
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Maybe it’s the British Grand Prix coming up this weekend that prompted folks to re-visit last year’s race and watch some of the media and content as a refresher in preparation for this week’s event. Regardless of why a year-old interview went viral today is really beside the point.
A year-old interview with 3-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet was rebuffed by Lewis Hamilton on social media today due to its use of derogatory and racist language. I’ve read many translations and the debate online about the Brazilian language, slang and usage of words rages on but despite that, Lewis offered his thoughts and was promptly followed by F1, the FIA and several teams denouncing the situation.
“It’s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life.
“There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action.”
Lewis’s teammate, George Russell, said that Lewis has done more in and out of the car than any other driver while Mercedes issued a firm stance on the incident.
While the debate and arguments rage on within the social media world, I’ve read many posts, tweets and comments on both sides of the argument. The debate ranges from accusations of using the N-word to cultural colloquialisms.
I’ve read multiple translations but regardless of parlance, is not the simplest question this? When describing the incident at last year’s British Grand Prix between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, why wouldn’t Nelson simply say “Lewis” instead of the word/description he chose?
Lewis is a 7-time champion and a household name in F1 circles. Nelson knows Lewis’s name and surely when describing who did what, it was Lewis and Max coming together during the race.
F1 was quick to comment on the situation in support of Lewis as was the FIA as they should. I recall the folks showing up in Spain for pre-season testing wearing black face and at the time, the FIA president Max Mosley was very quick to act, as he should have. He even threatened to stop racing in Spain if this behavior continued.
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