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Awakened Ferret (3.5e Race)
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An Awakened Ferret is a ferret who has become sentient. These stats can also be used to create awakened weasels. If the Awakened Ferret was originally a spellcaster's familiar, they both lose their magical connection, including all benefits with the exception of their Empathic Link and the ability to speak with each other, if the Awakened Familiar wishes.
Most Awakened Ferrets are friendly and sociable.
Awakened Ferrets look like ferrets.
Awakened Ferrets get along best with Humans, who are the most likely race to keep regular ferrets as pets.
Awakened Ferrets are usually Neutral, with some being Good, and rarely Evil. Awakened Ferrets tend to be chaotic rather than neutral.
All Awakened Ferrets understand Common, however they do not speak it. Despite this, they can get their idea across through the Squeaking Speaker ability.
Awakened Ferrets usually have already been named before becoming awakened, so they usually keep their original name. Some create surnames for themselves, or use their previous master's surname. Awakened Ferrets who have children give their child a name similar to their own; if the parent was given a pet name like "Fluffy" or "Bubbles", their child has a pet name. If they have an actual name like "Edward" or "Daniel", their child has an actual name.
- -4 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma: Awakened Ferrets are small and weak, but agile and cute.
- Magical Beast: Awakened Ferrets are considered Magical Beasts because they are an animal with an Intelligence score higher than 2.
- Small: As a Small creature, a Awakened Ferret gains a +1 size bonus to Armor Class, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –4 size penalty on special attack (bull rushes, grapples, overruns, and trips) checks, and a +4 size bonus on Hide checks, but it uses smaller weapons than humans use, and its lifting and carrying limits are three-quarters of those of a Medium character.
- Awakened Ferret base land speed is 20 feet:
- Low-Light Vision: An Awakened Ferret can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
- Scent: An Awakened Ferret has the ability to detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell. In addition they can identify familiar odors just as humans do familiar sights. More information available here.
- 1d4+Str Bite attack. This is considered to be a primary natural weapon.
- Attach (Ex): If an Awakened Ferret hits with a bite attack, it uses its powerful jaws to latch onto the opponent’s body and automatically deals bite damage each round it remains attached. An attached Awakened Ferret loses its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class. An attached Awakened Ferret can be struck with a weapon or grappled itself. To remove an attached Awakened Ferret through grappling, the opponent must achieve a pin against the creature.
- Squeaking Speaker* (Su): Despite the fact that their mouth is unsuitable for speaking, they can make their intentions known by squeaking, whimpering and other sounds. This has the same range and function as speaking and any person familiar with the awakened ferret understands them perfectly, even though their noises are not any language. The awakened ferret can communicate with strangers as well, but it may require a sense motive check for complex meanings. Spells with vocal components can be cast with ferret sounds. If the Awakened Ferret originally was a spellcaster's familiar, they retain their ability to speak with their master, despite losing all other familiar benefits.
- Slight Build (Ex): The physical stature of Awakened Ferrets lets them function in many ways as if they were one size category smaller. Whenever an Awakened Ferret is subject to a size modifier or special size modifier for an opposed check (such as Hide), the Awakened Ferret is treated as one size smaller if doing so is advantageous to the character. An Awakened Ferret is also considered to be one size smaller when "squeezing" through a restrictive space. An Awakened Ferret can use weapons designed for a creature one size smaller without penalty. However, the space and reach of an Awakened Ferret remain those of a creature of their actual size. The benefits of this racial trait stack with the effects of powers, abilities, and spells that change the subject's size category.
- Bonus Feat: All Awakened Ferrets gain Monstrous Hand as a bonus feat.
- Awakened Ferrets have a +4 racial bonus on Move Silently checks and a +8 racial bonus on Balance and Climb checks. They use their Dexterity modifier for Climb checks. An Awakened Ferret can always choose to take 10 on a Climb check, even if rushed or threatened.
- Automatic Languages: Common.
- Bonus Languages: Any Unrestricted.
- Favored Class: Any
- Level Adjustment: +0
- Effective Character Level: 1
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|Summary||An Awakened Ferret is a ferret who has become sentient. These stats can also be used to create awakened weasels. +|
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Church of St. Mary Magdalene | La Madeleine
L’Église Sainte Marie Madeleine – Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a church dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene. Located near the Place de la Concorde and the Place Vendome in Paris, this church offers daily masses, concerts and elegant weddings.
I couldn’t appreciate much the exterior design of this church, except the sculptured relief of the Last Judgment by Lé Maire in the pediment. The reason for it’s simplicity, maybe, because it was based on the design of an antique (Roman) temple. After two false starts, the building was finally built in 1806 and consecrated as a church in 1842.
The busiest and perhaps the most crowded place on this Season of Lent is the church. Christians all over the world are commemorating the passion of Christ. And the most significant day of the season is the Resurrection where people jubilantly sing songs of praises to the Lord. It was said that Mary Magdalene was the first person to witness that Jesus had risen from the dead.
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What is an Ebike? To place it short, an Ebike is a hybrid vehicle that was initially developed as a bicycle with both an electric motor as well as a battery. They resemble hybrid lorries but have the advantage of not utilizing both gas as well as power when they’re in activity. Instead they utilize their very own power source, which can either be a battery or a fuel engine. Although Ebikes have actually been around for quite a while, they are becoming much more preferred in recent years as more people are understanding the benefits they supply.
The reason even more individuals are choosing to make use of e-bikes is because they’re quiet, they’re very easy to maneuver, and also they’re reasonably low-cost. A lot of e-bikes weigh under 3 extra pounds, which makes them much easier to handle than a conventional bike. If you intend to ride your bike, you simply strap it to your handlebars. You do not have to fret about changing it as you would certainly with a traditional bike.
Something you might ask is “What’s an ebike?” An ebike is also referred to as an electric bike, recumbent bike, or simply a bike. E-bikes are distinguished by their handlebars as well as their pedals. Whereas conventional bicycles have pedals, an ebike has no pedals. Long Range Folding E Bike
Ebikes are not only considered to be a type of bicycle, however additionally a method of transportation. Numerous Ebikes run on power, so they can be used as a means of transportation. This is most often used by those who have a lot of trouble climbing from a seated setting. Others make use of e-bikes as a way of exercising, given that most of them are able to use their pedals in the event of an emergency.
Ebikes have come a long way for many years. There was a time when bikes were nothing greater than basic, normal bikes with elegant names. Today, electric bikes have gone through a full remodeling, becoming what many individuals would take into consideration to be a full-fledged motorbike. The initial e-bikes were not extremely effective, however things have actually altered significantly throughout the years. Today’s ebike is as reliable as any other motorcycle out there, as well as most are incredibly streamlined and also modern-day in layout.
If you have been asking the concern “what is an ebike?” for rather time, then it’s most likely that you will certainly be ready to get among your own. Electric bikes are much more popular than ever before, and you might find yourself wishing to purchase one asap. If this holds true, make sure to take your time as well as search prior to choosing, given that you want to obtain the best bargain possible.
There are a couple of points you require to bear in mind when you are getting an ebike. You ought to to start with guarantee that the motorbike you pick is legal in the location where you live. Some cities do not allow you to ride an ebike when driving as they regard them to be a prohibited task. Likewise, you require to check the motorcycle over meticulously to ensure it does not have any type of sort of problems that can influence you while riding it. Ultimately, make sure you do not end up spending more money than you intended by buying a bike that has some sort of damage.
If you are considering acquiring an elite, you ought to definitely read more concerning them. In particular, you will certainly wish to know what the existing guidelines are so you can make an enlightened decision concerning whether you desire to acquire one. It is necessary to keep in mind that bikes are still a relatively brand-new concept, and so there are a lot of prospective problems that can arise as technology advances even more. Likewise, if you choose to go on with acquiring an elite, you will intend to bear in mind that they have a tendency to cost a large amount more than normal bikes. While you can save cash by shopping around, it is likewise feasible to overpay for something that becomes a loser. Long Range Folding E Bike | <urn:uuid:81e5de0d-2829-4ab7-8873-4b3eeb3ae98d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://charlotteautotransport.com/long-range-folding-e-bike-whats-an-ebike | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.985572 | 858 | 2.9375 | 3 |
Emory National Primate Research Center
Monkeys imprisoned at the Emory National Primate Research Center have died in horrific ways, including monkeys who were left to die in cage power washers.
Experimental Neurology | ScienceDirect
After Yerkes experimenters injected this monkey with a toxin, he was unable to move his feet despite trying. He struggled with a phenomenon called “freezing of gait.” Experimenters across the country have continued to force monkeys to endure this kind of trauma for decades, even though their tests have not led to cures for humans.
The Emory National Primate Research Center (Emory), formerly known as the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, is one of seven so-called “flagship primate centers” established and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and one of the largest primate laboratories in the world. Located in Atlanta, it’s affiliated with Emory University, which used 1,485 nonhuman primates in experiments in 2020. An additional 2,270 nonhuman primates were imprisoned at the facility for other purposes, including breeding. In 2017, Emory University received nearly $325 million from NIH, of which the primate center received nearly $80 million.
Experimenters at Emory use monkeys in addiction studies and in experiments designed to cause extreme psychological distress. Emory’s Mar Sanchez subjects infant monkeys to maternal abuse and neglect and studies the impact of this early-life stress on their “enhanced vulnerability to the reinforcing effects of cocaine.” Another Emory experimenter, Stuart Zola, has cut lesions in monkeys’ brains and tied the animals to restraint chairs—using severe stress to induce and then measure cognitive deficits. He has also induced strokes in monkeys by obstructing a major artery leading to the brain.
Journal of Neuroscience Methods | ScienceDirect
This video shows a cage system at Yerkes used to try to quantify a monkey’s movements. These highly intelligent and social animals were left alone in barren cages. Some monkeys in the experiment were injected with a toxin in an attempt to mimic symptoms that humans with Parkinson’s disease suffer from—even though such experiments have failed to produce treatments or cures for humans.
Federal inspection reports document that the suffering of primates at Emory has been exacerbated by inexcusable negligence. Monkeys have died from starvation, strangulation, suffocation, heatstroke, asphyxiation from their own vomit, self-mutilation, being scalded to death after a cage was placed in an automated washer with the animal remaining inside, trauma and shock, and sepsis. Recent inspection reports reveal that monkeys suffered from debilitating pain and, in one case, died after gauze had been left in an animal’s abdomen during experimental surgery. A 7-month-old female monkey died after having been left behind and forgotten inside an unattended cage. And a juvenile monkey had to be euthanized after a rubber band that had been tied to his wrist became embedded in his body after staff neglected to remove it. Staff had used rubber bands to tie him down while he was being tattooed with an identification number.
Between 1997 and 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) fined Emory $17,375 for a litany of serious animal-welfare violations. In 2007, it was ordered to pay $15,000 by an administrative law judge for “willful violations” of the federal Animal Welfare Act, including an incident in which a squirrel monkey was sent through a boiling-hot industrial cage washer while she was still locked inside and another incident in which personnel were restraining monkeys with duct tape. Sadly, these fines are unlikely to be a meaningful deterrent from further violations. Given Emory’s $80 million annual award from the federal government to hurt and kill monkeys in experiments, it will recover the money that it paid for abusing animals in merely four hours of operation.
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This section is from "The Horticulturist, And Journal Of Rural Art And Rural Taste", by P. Barry, A. J. Downing, J. Jay Smith, Peter B. Mead, F. W. Woodward, Henry T. Williams. Also available from Amazon: Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste.
In the north of China there are a number of plants which have their flower-buds very prominently developed in autumn, so much so that they are ready to burst into bloom before the winter has quite passed by, or, at all events, on the first dawn of spring. Among these Jasminum nudiflorum occupies a prominent position. Its yellow blossoms, which it produces in great abundance, may be seen not unfrequently peeping out from among the snow, and reminds the stranger in these remote regions of the beautiful Primroses and Cowslips which grow on the shaded banks of his own land. Nearly as early as this, the pretty daisy-like Spircca prunifolia, the yellow Forsythia viridistima, the lilac Daphne Fortunei, and the pink Judas tree, become covered with blossoms, and make our northern Chinese gardens extremely gay. There are also some good Camellias which flower at this time, but they are generally grown in pots under such shelter as mat sheds and other buildings of a like kind can afford. The double-blossomed Teach, of which there are three very distinct varieties now in England, are perhaps the gayest of all things which flower in early spring.
Fancy, if you can, trees fully as large as our Almond, literally loaded with rich colored blossoms, nearly as large and double as Roses, and you will have some idea of the effect produced by these fine trees in this part of the world. On the southwest side of Shanghae there are numerous Peach gardens studded over the country. These are well worth a visit in the month of April, as the trees are* then in full bloom, and have a charming effect upon the landscape. It is in this part of the country where the celebrated Shanghae Peach is largely cultivated. On the graves, which are here scattered over all the fields, and appear like huge mounds of earth, I observed many pretty Violets in flower, both white and purple, but all nearly scentless. A little later in the season, that is from the 20th of April to the beginning of May, another race of flowering shrubs and herbaceous plants succeed those I have already named. The most conspicuous among them are Viburnum macrocephalum and dilatatum, with their large heads of snow-white flowers; Spircea Reevesiana, and the double variety, which is more beautiful than the original species; Weigela rosea, now well known in Europe; Moutans of various hues of color; Azaleas, particularly the lovely little "Amcena;" Kcrria Japonica, the lilae and white Glycines, Roses, Dielytra spectabilis, and Primula eortusoides.
It will easily be believed that with such a host of Flora's beauties these Chinese gardens must be gay indeed. But perhaps the most beautiful sight of all is the Glycine sinensis, climbing upon and hanging down from other trees. I believe I noticed in my former "Notes" the fine effects produced by this climber when in such situations. I have again observed numerous examples this spring, and can not help drawing attention once more to the subject The fine plant of this species upon the Chiswick garden wall is much and justly admired, but if you will imagine a plant equally large, or in some instances much larger, attaching itself to a tree, or even a group of trees, entwining itself round the stems, running up every branch, and weighing down every branchlet; and, in the end of April or beginning of May, covered with flowers; some faint idea may be formed of the fine effects produced by the Glycine in its native country. I believe it would not succeed if managed in this way near London, or anywhere in the north; but the experiment would be worth a trial in some parts of Europe, where the summers are warmer than they are in England. As I know you have many readers in the United States of America who are as fond of their parks and gardens as we are of ours, and I. | <urn:uuid:3c7020e9-4851-401c-9861-063336a2ad6e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://chestofbooks.com/gardening-horticulture/Journal-1/Speing-Flowers-In-The-North-Of-China.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.967204 | 931 | 2.734375 | 3 |
After the two-day talks in Astana, Kazakhstan – Russia, Turkey and Iran officially backed the participation of rebel groups at the Syrian peace talks to be held in Geneva next month, led by the U.N.
- Turkey, Russia and Iran to enforce ceasefire, but agreement not yet signed by Syrian Government or rebel forces.
- Iran’s inclusion has angered rebel groups.
- USA did not send a representative delegation.
- First face-to-face talks between Assad’s government and rebels since the war broke out in 2011.
- N. led peace talks to be held in Geneva in February.
- The six-year war has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions more.
However, rebel leaders are not happy with the results of the negotiations so far, which they say promote Iran over a weakened Turkey.
Russian-led efforts come on the heels of a ceasefire agreement brokered with Turkey not long after Assad’s key win in Aleppo which has almost certainly guaranteed the Syrian dictator’s involvement in any Syrian solution.
Following the talks in Astana, the three countries acknowledged that “an urgent necessity to step up efforts to jumpstart the negotiation process” is necessary with opposition rebels.
Where do the peace talks currently stand?
The result of the intense negotiations in Khazakstan is that Russia, Iran and Turkey have promised to establish a trilateral commission to enforce and monitor the current cease-fire in Syria.
However, representatives of the Syrian government or the rebel forces have not yet signed this document.
Kazakhstan’s foreign minister, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, said that the coalition will use their “influence” to strengthen the truce, but have failed to give any details of just how this will work.
Bashar al-Ja’afari, Syria’s U.N. ambassador, who led the government delegation, has called the talks a success and said that the cease-fire had been consolidated for “a specific period of time”.
Iran’s involvement, however, has caused concern for rebel groups saying they would not negotiate with Iran, declaring it has “no say on Syria’s future”.
— Al Jazeera News (@AJENews) January 24, 2017
Why are the Syrian rebel forces hesitating?
The rebels have accused Turkey of being weak in the negotiations, with one rebel leader saying, “Iran is spearheading in a number of areas military offensives and leading to forcible displacements of thousands of Syrians and causing bloodletting. This communiqué legitimizes this role.”
The ceasefire does not include Islamic State or Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, the group formerly known as the al-Nusra Front and previously linked to al Qaida. The statement has called on rebel groups to distance themselves from JFS.
Although there is some question as to whether the cease-fire is actually in place.
— WION Breaking News (@WIONbreaking) January 25, 2017
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Old English Harp Music and Verse Workshop
with Dr Graeme Lawson
|10.00||Coffee on arrival|
Archaeology, music and tradition.
Setting the scene, with slides of musical iconography and musical finds, looking at selected archaeological materials from Roman to medieval date
Harps and lyres in ancient tradition
A live comparison of what harps and lyres sound and feel like, with the aid of working reconstructions.
Old English hearpe tuning & playing
More advanced demonstrations, coaching if appropriate, and exploring non-standard and 'off-key' tunings.
The hearpe & Old English poetry
Exploring the musical sound of the Old English language, heroic 'poetry', storytelling, and further experiments in instrumental/vocal ensemble.
Graeme Lawson is an archaeologist and composer who has made his life's work the exploration of music's pre- and proto-history. One of his passions is the Anglo-Saxons and their instrumental music, as revealed by archaeology. An experienced lecturer and performer, and one of Europe's most expert lyre-players, Dr Lawson is a Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Cambridge University.
Sam Newton was awarded his Ph.D in 1991 and his first book, The Origins of Beowulf and the pre-Viking Kingdom of East Anglia, was published in 1993. He is a Director of Wuffing Education and has been researching, lecturing, and writing as an independent scholar in Wuffing and Early Medieval Studies for many years. His latest book, The Reckoning of King Rædwald, was published in 2003.
Alexander, M. (tr.), The Earliest English Poems (Penguin 1966)
Bruce-Mitford, R., Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology (Gollancz 1974)
Lawson, G., & S.Rankin, 'Music', 'Chant', & 'Musical Instruments', The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Anglo-Saxon England , ed. M.Lapidge (Oxford 2000)
New Grove (Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians) (Palgrave Macmillan 1970)
Please phone or email to check the availability of places and then send the application form and a cheque for £35, payable to Wuffing Education to:
4 Hilly Fields,
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In this class, we will learn what variables and constants are and how to use them in math. We will learn that letters are not to be feared when mixed with numbers, but are simply puzzles to put together. We have to play by the rules in order to put the puzzle together, so we will learn the rules and how to make them work for us. In this class, we will learn how to handle variables and constants as well as how to manipulate the equations to solve them. This class will be great as a review or an introduction to algebraic equations. Below is the list of what each class will cover:
Linear equations and inequalities.
Graphing lines and slope.
Systems of equations.
Expressions with exponents.
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I am Anne Frank (Ordinary People Change the World)
I Am Anne Frank is an educational book about Anne Frank’s life during World War II. Anne and her family had to go in hiding because they were Jewish. Jewish people were forbidden to do many things like ride their bikes, go swimming, go to the movies, or go to the library because the Nazis were trying to take over the world. When Anne’s sister, Margot, was called to the concentration camps, Anne and her family hid. They hid in the Secret Annex of their father’s office. It was a very small space for their family of four as well as four others that they decided to help. Anne had received a dairy for her birthday, and while in hiding, she wrote in her diary every day. Anne Frank’s diary was discovered after she died and was published. Anne Frank’s story tells us about hope.
I didn’t know about Anne Frank and her life until I read this book. Like the other books in the Ordinary People Change the World series, I learned a lot about these famous people in history. Anyone who has enjoyed the other books in the series will like this book about Anne Frank.
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HONOLULU – On Wednesday, President Barack Obama arrived in Hawaii to deliver remarks at the 2016 Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders.
President Obama opened with light-hearted comments about the weather situation that greeted him in his home state. At the time, Hurricane-turned Tropical Storm Madeline was threatening Hawaii Island, and Hurricane Lester is predicted to swing by the islands a few days from now.
During his address at the East West Center, President Obama also talked about combating climate change, the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea marine monument, and his old childhood stomping grounds nearby from where he stood.
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How To Adjust Burners On Ge Gas Stove
How do you fix a yellow flame on a GE stove?
Needs Much more Air A yellow burner flame is a sign that the heater is not getting sufficient air for complete combustion of the gas. Correcting this issue includes adjusting the burner’s air shutter to admit more air, something that a seasoned do-it-yourselfer can do.
How do you fix a uneven flame on a GE stove?
You simply need to shut off the heater as well as allow it cool down. When that is done, you require to select up the burner cap and realign it. It should rest securely on the heater and also must be perfectly degree. If it totters or really feels unequal, you require to remain to reposition it till you find the perfect fit.
How do you adjust the flame on a GE oven?
The shutter for the lower heater is behind the warming drawer. Get rid of the cabinet to accessibility it. Loosen up the Philips head screw, as well as rotate the screw towards the open or shut placement. The fire needs to be an inch high and should not take off the burner ports.
Why is the flame on my gas stove orange and blue?
you constantly want to see a blue shade flame. A gas flame appearing yellow or orange in shade or behaving with pops of yellow or orange indicates an inappropriate ratio of oxygen for burning. Frequently this incorrect combustion is temporary and can be caused by dust fragments or a filthy burner that needs cleaning.
Why is my gas flame orange and not blue?
If you see orange, yellow or red fires as opposed to blue fires, the burners might need cleansing or adjusting. The orange colour alerts you that the gas oven has improper combustion, as well as it might give off treacherous levels of carbon monoxide gas (CARBON MONOXIDE).
Why is the flame on my stove uneven?
Most gas arrays and also cooktops are set for all-natural gas at the factory. If the heater or oven fires are also high (for example, touching or above the grate) or are irregular, this could be an indication that the variety or cooktop was improperly converted from a gas to an LP (Fluid Gas) usage.
Where is the air shutter on a GE gas stove?
You’ll discover the shutter versus the back wall behind the broiler cabinet. To reach it remove the stove base (see the Care and cleansing of the variety section) and also the burner baffle.
Why is my gas stove pulsing?
Pulsing gas pressure might be a trouble with the regulatory authority. Likewise variations in burning air or drafts around the heating system a reason evident gas flame pulsing. The fire in my gas array burners is pulsing.
When burner is on low the flame goes off?
Among the most common reasons for weak or uneven fires on your gas cooktop is due to the fact that the heater head has actually grown unclean. It is something that can quickly occur over time. The burner head is surrounded by tiny ports that permit the gas to be allowed out and stired up to generate flames.
What Colour should a gas fire flame be?
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As an Indian woman growing up in the US, I didn’t see anyone on screen that looked like me until Parminder Nagra joined ER in 2003. But when I started reading scripts as a young TV executive, I didn’t let that precedent get in my way: in my mind, the hero of the story was always a brown girl, with hopes and aspirations, strengths and talents just like her white counterparts. Years later I would finally make that dream a reality with Mindy Kaling in The Mindy Project – and in doing so, I suspect millions of Indian girls got to see someone like themselves on screen for the first time.
Today, I’m proud to work at a company that has brought many female firsts to life in front of and behind the camera: the first Indigenous Mexican Academy Award actress nominee; the first Korean female stand-up special; the first Black woman to direct a superhero movie; and the first transgender woman to ink an overall deal with a studio. But we’re still only just getting started. It’s why I am more determined than ever to ensure that the next generation of female storytellers has more opportunities than the women who came before them.
Last week we announced a new Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, which will invest $20 million a year for the next five years in building more inclusive pipelines behind the camera. Today, I am excited to announce that the first $5 million will go towards programs that help identify, train and provide work placements for up-and-coming women talent around the world. We will do so through partnerships with third parties and bespoke Netflix programs to support a range of initiatives – from workshops to train aspiring women writers and producers on how best to pitch their creative vision, to shadowing opportunities on productions which enable women to gain valuable first hand experience with a literal seat at the table.
Some of the initial programs for women we will be supporting around the world include:
- Collectif 50/50, a year-long, national mentorship program for aspiring women creatives of various ages and backgrounds in France, including a series of masterclasses from 30 industry leaders.
- Into the Wild, a one-year mentorship program for young female filmmakers from film schools across Germany, including a script writing camp and a final pitch at well-known German festivals including Filmfestival Munich and the Max Ophüls-Festival.
- Women in Post, a new eight-month program that builds on the Netflix and Canadian Academy Directors Program for Women, will provide mentorship and training within post-production to women creatives from across Canada.
- Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color, an incubator program by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers for Latinx women and women of color to produce short film projects through dedicated funding, production support and mentorship.
As we look ahead to more exciting firsts thanks to our Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, we also want to celebrate some of the many women who paved the way in entertainment this International Women’s Day:
Experience has taught me that great stories are universal: they can come from anywhere, be created by anyone, and be loved by everyone – what matters is that they are told authentically. Now we need to ensure that traditionally disadvantaged voices – in this case women – get the same chances to be heard in our industry as men have been for generations. | <urn:uuid:4faabc04-283a-4d05-9cc1-8aa0c5e2f87c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://zedista.com/2021/03/05/investing-in-the-next-generation-of-female-storytellers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.957214 | 702 | 1.53125 | 2 |
In this episode, Sarah is interviewed by Martina Witter, from the Rivers to Resilience podcast.
They talk about what resilience means to Sarah, how CBT and compassion changed her life, and what Sarah would tell her teenage self.
Hear how Sarah dealt with losing her father around the age of 14, at 6 minutes, at around 12 minutes how Sarah refocused her life at 40 and created the CBT Journal, and at 32 minutes, the revelations that looking back through her own journal has given her.
Books referenced –
Sarah’s chapter in Digital Delivery of Mental Health Therapies: A guide to the benefits and challenges, and making it work
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams, by Matthew Walker
Shorter: How Working Less Will Revolutionise the Way Your Company Gets Things Done, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
A full automated transcript of this episode is available at https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/martina-witter-interviews-sarah
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The exclusive, first-hand, behind-the-scenes story of how Pfizer raced to create the first Covid-19 vaccine, told by Pfizer’s Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla.
A riveting, fast-paced, inside look at one of the most incredible private sector achievements in history, Moonshot recounts the intensive nine months in 2020 when the scientists at Pfizer, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Albert Bourla, made “the impossible possible”—creating, testing, and manufacturing a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine that previously would have taken years to develop.
Dr. Bourla chronicles how the brilliant, dedicated minds at Pfizer, under the enormous strains of the global pandemic, overcame a series of crises that were compounded by social and political unrest, and reveals the doubts, decisions, obstacles, and failures they encountered. As Dr. Bourla makes clear, Pfizer’s success wasn’t due to luck; it was because of preparation driven by four simple values—Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy.
Moonshot is a story of leadership under the most unprecedented circumstances—how Dr. Bourla, a Greek immigrant, a child of Holocaust survivors, and a veterinarian, became the head of one of the world’s largest corporations and initiated a dramatic transformation of the organization just before a global health crisis would serve to test the organization, its scientists, and its leader, like never before. Moonshot describes best practices that can be used to address the multiple, unprecedented challenges our world faces, reveals Pfizer’s implementation of scientific breakthroughs at a record-breaking pace, and offers leadership lessons that can help anyone successfully manage their own seemingly unsolvable problems. As Dr. Bourla explains, “I am sharing the story of our moonshot—the challenges we faced, the lessons we learned, and the core values that allowed us to make it happen—in hopes that it might inspire and inform your own moonshot, whatever that may be.”
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You would probably be shocked to find out how much money you’re losing due to your plumbing. You need regular plumbing services to find leaks, clear clogged drains, provide duct cleaning, and help you maintain your home’s infrastructure. A plumbing company can often provide heating and cooling repair and maintenance as well. If you keep your home’s infrastructure well-maintained and regularly serviced, you’ll be giving yourself much lower utility bills and a much more efficient home.
Why You Need Plumbing Services Regularly
Do you know that the average household septic system is supposed to inspected at least once every three years? That’s because, in the average household, septic tanks need to be pumped every three to five years. No septic tank can simply collect waste for ever. Every tank needs to be regularly emptied, or it will overflow. This not only creates unpleasant smells, but it’s also actually dangerous. Human waste can create disease and illness, and it’s extremely unhealthy for all people and even animals to be around. The fumes alone can be harmful.
As the household size, septic tank size, and wastewater generated in the home all factor into septic pumping, your home’s system may require more frequent pumping. In some households, tanks need to be emptied once every year or two years. The average water use in a typical single-family home is about 70 gallons per person per day, which is a truly staggering amount.
Regular plumbing services are needed even if you don’t own a septic tank. Plumbing is an integral part of the structure of any home, and water is absolutely a daily necessity for all human beings. You use water so often, in fact, that you probably don’t really have an idea of how much of it you’re using. Once you get a clearer picture of how water is used in your home, you’ll see why plumbing services are such a necessity and something you’re going to need on a regular basis.
What a Plumber Can Do For You
Indoor plumbing dates to around 2,500 B.C. — at least. Humans learned a long time ago that surviving without water is absolutely impossible, whether you’re a caveman living thousands of years ago or a modern person surrounded by the latest in digital technology. But even though plumbing has evolved a great deal over the years and now includes a great many different materials, it’s not a perfect system. With time and use and due to various environmental factors, water and drain lines will develop leaks.
Do you know how much water you’re losing due to small pluming leaks that are fairly easy for any professional plumber to fix? Around 10 percent of homes have leaks that can cause 90 gallons of water or more to be lost per day. That’s per day, and that’s water that’s leaking out into the soil. That’s the same as money leaking out of your home because you pay a regular water bill. In fact, fixing these easily-corrected leaks can save you about 10 percent on your water bills.
Now, you’re starting to get a clear picture of just how essential good plumbing services truly are. From septic disposal to heating and cooling maintenance, a good plumbing system can make sure all systems are “go” in your home. Plumbing that works properly will keep your water bill low, so you can spend your money on the stuff you actually want to buy instead.
Another Way to Save Money With Plumbing Services
New laws that were passed in the 1990s changed plumbing in the U.S. To promote water conservation, low flush toilets were widely put into production. Today, there are about 27 million low flush toiles installed in homes, businesses, and facilities all over the U.S. The EPA says that the average household can save about $90 every year simply by switching to a low flush toilet. They only use about 1.3 gallons of water per flush. Toilets make up about 25 to 30 percent of all household water use.
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State in middleHawaii falls just below average compared with other states in how much it spends per student in public schools, according to figures released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
in U.S. per-pupil
The islands rank 25th among
the states and District of Columbia
By Lisa Asato
The state's No. 25 ranking among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., did not come as a surprise to observers who said Hawaii typically falls in the middle of the pack.
But the number can be misleading, they said, as it does not take into consideration Hawaii's high cost of living.
"In the past when they did cost of living, we were dead last," said Hawaii State Teachers Association President Karen Ginoza, referring to a report by the American Federation of Teachers.
According to today's census report, Hawaii spent $6,487 per student in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000 -- or $348 less than the national average of $6,835.
New Jersey spent the most at $10,283. Utah spent the least at $4,331.
In the previous year's report, Hawaii spent $6,082 per student and ranked 26th.
Hawaii's per-pupil spending has increased every year since 1991-92 when it spent $5,045, just above the national average of $5,001.
Mike Griffith, policy analyst with the Education Commission of the States, said higher spending does not necessarily mean better results, and the numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.
"It doesn't come close to speaking to the quality of education," he said. "It's just raw numbers. Is it going for transportation? Sporting events? High school football teams? ... Some might be spending less but targeting it right."
Griffith said it was difficult to compare Hawaii with other states because Hawaii has a single statewide school district, a high cost of living and captive labor and student markets.
He also said the numbers can be deceptive because "all that money could be going to special education. A lot of states are struggling with ... how to find enough money to meet federal mandates."
Hawaii has been under a court mandate since 1994 to improve educational and mental health services for special-needs students.
Greg Knudsen, spokesman for the state Department of Education, said the state's increasing per-pupil spending over the years was mostly due to rising teacher salaries and expanding special-education services.
But he said special-education funding "should not have any kind of unbalancing effect on where we rank among the states" because many states are in the same situation.
Because cost-of-living adjustments would further decrease Hawaii's ranking, Knudsen said the state's 25th ranking "is clearly where we do not want to be or need to be."
Knudsen said the department's $24 million in budget cuts for the next fiscal year will likely affect per-pupil spending.
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The stigma of mental illness lingers despite the carloads of Xanax-filled vials in the pockets and purses of America. The notion of life as an easily mastered enterprise persists. When the going gets tough, the tough get going — so we are told. Those who cannot, by force of will, get through difficult events unaided are thought to lack the right stuff.
I disagree. There is a quiet heroism in admitting you need help. Opening yourself to a stranger requires courage. Awareness of your limitations is humbling. If all this were easy, therapists would observe lines leading to our turnstiled offices. Traffic pile-ups would slow the route.
Don’t get the wrong idea. The people who seek treatment are indistinguishable from everyone else. They range from rich, famous, and gorgeous to a more unremarkable lot. They are your neighbor and your friend. They might have been you and they may yet be you.
The best of them are willing to do anything to change their lives. They risk, cry, and expose their naked psyche. They meditate, think, try new behaviors and revisit old ones. They confront themselves in the darkness.
They look in the mirror for reasons beyond hair arrangement and shaving.
You may say you’ve been through worse than they and came out better, all without the crutch of psychotherapy or medication. Can you be certain? There is no calculus to compute your pain and measure your suffering against others. When you invent one call me, for then you can say you did it all alone, by the superior force of your will against the greatest odds.
Those faced with severe anxiety or mood disorders know things too terrible for words: endless sleep disturbance, perpetual unease, and (in the case of depression) minute-by-minute misery fraying the cord binding them to life.
You would not want to feel as they do if you could, and if you could the experience would not be as you imagined. You’d live inside of a monster who lives inside of you, consuming joy until your former self is gnawed away. Living the experience would lead you to repent any prior judgment, but shame might mute your apology. When patients choose to live and fight in spite of their calamity, the rest of us can only bow before them. To heap scorn on those souls who display courage even they themselves doubted adds to their misery. The crowd owes them encouragement instead. We diminish ourselves by withholding it.
Judgement, however, is hard to escape. A young married man who was a therapy-virgin told me he thought unfaithful males are weak in their lack of resistance to temptation. Yet he had never been severely tempted by a woman to whom he was drawn since his wedding; never had to turn from the scent, sensuality, and softness of another with seduction in her eyes. His thoughts on the subject were largely abstract and observational. What value might one give his opinion? No more, I suspect, than the rest of us when we say, “I would have done that” or “He shouldn’t do this” as we witness the battlefield of life from a safe distance, like the chest-beating bravado of old men who send young men and women to war.
The same gentleman, by the way, was a brilliant extemporaneous public speaker, but struggled to make a phone call. We are frail creatures, no? A lack of experience in counseling, like other opportunities one hasn’t had, puts negative judgment on a slippery slope to irrelevance.
Among those who think therapy deserves its stigma are at least a few who choose another way of living, less heroic than they think. There you will note plenty of avoidance, alcohol use, nightly marijuana trances. Some of their marriages are endured rather than enjoyed. You will discover those with few friends and jobs they wish were better. Anger and depression reside among them disguised. In other words, their lives are not so different than those of the pilgrims to the counselor’s office, except …
People who search for a therapeutic remedy face the imperfection not only in themselves, but in life. They tend not to live with the illusion that faith, by itself, will transform this mortal coil and their place in it, even if they await a more distant reward.
Perhaps most admirable of all, the most dedicated clients wish to learn: to do new things, explore the psyche, reexamine their past, and travel to the unnamed, undiscovered country. They are discontented with their present life and the majority wish to move beyond blame — though blame they may — and take responsibility for change.
Winston Churchill said that “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” Maybe therapy is like that: the worst remedy for unhappiness, except for doing nothing; a painful attempt to face the truth and reorder your existence, modify relationships, and pour yourself into a vessel on which you’ve written: “This has value. This is worth my best effort.”
If you find a better way, let me know. Until that time, hats off to those who take Socrates to heart: “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
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This depends on which bot template you used to create your bot, how you have configured it, how you are training it, and your goals.
Normally a bot would be created for a specific purpose, such as customer service, education, health, etc., and then trained with specific responses and conversation flows relevant to that topic. The bot would normally be trained through the bot's Training & Chat Logs page. You can also correct a bot's response while chatting with it.
Another option is to link the bot to a live chat channel that is serviced by human operators and have the bot automatically learn from their conversations, or even learn from a Twitter profile.
You can also create a personal bot, or a chatter bot that can learn from its conversations with yourself or others. There are two main ways the bot can learn.
The first is you can enable learning from the bot's Learning & Settings page. This will have the bot learn all of your or other users responses from its conversations (you can configure who the bot learns from).
The second is using the Understanding script or other scripts. Some templates include the Understanding script, others you would need to add it, or rebootstrap your bot's scripts. The Understanding script attempts to understand simple phrases and learns from them. For example if you said "I like pizza" the bot would understand and remember this. If you then said "Do I like pizza" it would answer "Yes." | <urn:uuid:e41a1573-fc0c-462a-8d81-69bca3154259> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sandbox.botlibre.com/forum-post?id=40129167 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.931387 | 342 | 2.03125 | 2 |
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Bakken pipeline a 'first-time case' for Iowa regulators
The Iowa Utilities Board will resume deliberations Tuesday on whether to approve a state permit for a pipeline that would transport up to 570,000 barrels of crude oil daily through 18 Iowa counties.
The regulatory panel’s three members spent about two hours Monday discussing the project without tipping their hands about how they plan to vote on the request by Dakota Access LLC. The topics ranged from climate change and the world’s petroleum market to oil spill cleanups and the safety of railroad transportation versus pipeline shipments.
“This is really a unique case; a first-time case for the board,” said Cecil Wright, the board’s assistant general counsel. “It appears to me that it will have to be decided by the facts in the case. I don’t think there appears to be any legal precedent that leans one way or another.”
At the same time, the stock of Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline company’s parent, fell by 23 percent on Monday amid continued woes in the petroleum industry. But Dakota Access still intends to proceed with the project, said company spokeswoman Vicki Granado.
The 1,134-mile pipeline has been approved by state regulators in North Dakota, South Dakota and Illinois, and metal pipe is already being stockpiled in Iowa in anticipation of construction starting this spring. But pipeline opponents remain steadfastly against to the $3.8 billion project, and protesters held signs outside the Iowa Utilities Board’s offices in Des Moines prior to the start of Monday’s meeting.
The pipeline would carry light sweet crude oil from North Dakota’s Bakken oil patch to a distribution hub at Patoka, Ill.
David Lynch, the Iowa Utilities Board’s general counsel, and Wright briefed the board Monday on positions taken by all sides in the contested case proceeding. They also offered legal analysis on addressing questions such as whether the pipeline project would “promote the public convenience and necessity.”
The board was advised that Dakota Access plans to obtain a $25 million general liability policy as protection against pipeline spills before operations begin, but critics of the project said later that the proposal was inadequate. Carolyn Raffensperger of Ames, an environmental lawyer and executive director of the Science and Environmental Health Network, said it isn’t known what types of exclusions would be contained in such an insurance policy. She also suggests the cost of an oil spill in Iowa could outweigh any potential economic benefits.
Dakota Access announced Friday it has signed voluntary land easement agreements with landowners representing more than 87 percent of properties along the entire pipeline route, including 80 percent of land parcels in Iowa.
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The first European Games Ceremonies were of the size and scale to equal any summer Olympics. An opening ceremony that included the world’s biggest revolve, 15 stage lifts, multiple performer flying sequences, a 450 meter square lake that was filled and drained with 18000 liters of water during ‘Origins’ and over 1km of gas pipe in the stage to create Burning Man.
The opening ceremony also included a parade of 50 European Countries and a special performance by Lady Gaga. Based in Azerbaijan for 6 months, we called both the Opening & Closing Ceremonies which were seen by over 600 million people worldwide.
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After making her mark playing toughened avengers – a Mossad agent hunting a fictionalized Dr. Mengele in “The Debt” (2010) and a CIA operative taking down Osama bin Laden in “Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain needed a change. The sole goal of her character in “Zero Dark Thirty” was murder and revenge, she tells Haaretz, looking anything but a bloodthirsty menace in a flared, black dress. “So I called my agent and asked, ‘Maybe something with animals?’”
That whimsical request led to “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” the first Hollywood movie to use elephants, bunnies, an eagle and bison as ciphers to telegraph both the brutality of the Nazis and the humanity of rescuers like Antonina Zabinska, a soft-spoken, well-heeled Polish woman. While the animal construct seems novel, if not sacrilegious, it’s not that far-fetched. After all, Holocaust literature is rife with menagerie metaphors – from Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” to Jerzy Kosinski’s “The Painted Bird.” But “The Zookeeper’s Wife” flips the Nazis-as-beasts trope on its head.
“Animals, ironically, open us up to our humanity,” says the film’s director, Niki Caro.
In “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” the protagonist doesn’t aspire to challenge gender stereotypes. She’s content playing den mother in her own Garden of Eden, cradling lion cubs who share a bed with her son, even saving the life of a baby elephant as others gawk and gasp. The scene is a metaphor for what’s to come, foreshadowing an epic fall from grace and Antonina’s role in redeeming both man and animal – not through brute force, but by being soft and compassionate.
To get into character, Chastain spent time with Antonina’s daughter, Teresa, who was born in the family villa at Warsaw Zoo during World War II.
“I asked her if her mother were an animal what would she be?” says Chastain. “She told me a cat, because she was very feline and her father had nicknamed her “puna,” or little puma. She said she never saw her mother in pants, only in dresses. In this time of darkness and war and ugliness, Antonina always presented herself as delicate and feminine. So I used all that. I even pitched my voice up,” adds Chastain.
“Antonina saw the good in people, even when no one else did,” notes Chastain. “And that inspired people to rise to their highest potential.”
Stefania Sitbon was 4 when her mother took her and her brother through tunnels from the Warsaw Ghetto to the zoo, begging for shelter. Her mother had gotten to know Antonina through the years because she accompanied her father when he dropped off day-old produce from his wholesale business for the animals.
After the war broke out, Antonina never forgot their kindness and repaid the favor, sheltering the three of them and Stefania’s father, who escaped to the zoo after fighting in the Warsaw Ghetto Revolt. It was Antonina’s husband who figured out a way to smuggle Jews out of the ghetto into the zoo, where they hid in temporary cages while the couple sorted out falsified papers for them.
“She was the kindest person,” recalls Sitbon, who was too young to remember particulars but considered Antonina family. She recently revisited the villa where she sought shelter during World War II, and was moved to tears to discover that one of the cages bore her parents’ photo. “My mother invited Antonina to Israel and she came every few years. That’s how I learned about my past, because my mother never could talk about it,” says Sitbon.
“I love music and animals because of her,” adds Sitbon, referring to Antonina, who, together with husband Jan, went on to save 300 Jewish lives from sure death in the Warsaw Ghetto. “My parents lost their entire, large families, but thanks to them my mother had two more children, and between all five of us we have 32 grandkids,” says Sitbon.
Antonina’s name is also permanently etched at Yad Vashem as a Righteous Among the Nations.
“She transformed a zoo into a refuge for humanity,” says animal lover and vegan Chastain, who really did snuggle with skunks and monkeys in the film. “I have a pet, but he’s a family member,” she adds. “My dog Chaplin, a rescue, has more freedom in my house than my boyfriend.”
Missing the point
Chastain visited Auschwitz to prepare for the role and recalls how especially devastated she was by the display of children’s shoes. “I was with friends and we were all emotional,” she recalls. “I was wiping my eyes and a gentleman came over to talk to me. And I thought, Well, OK, maybe he’s alone and just needs someone to talk to. And then he asked me for a picture. It just seemed so wrong – completely devaluing what was lost there. It made me so sad that people can be at a place like that and miss the point.”
She didn’t pose for a photo, and the experience made her all the more determined to bring Zabinska’s message of humanity to the big screen, not only signing on as the star but also as a producer.
The studios wanted a male director, which seemed antithetical to the movie, which is a women-centric story whose power lies in its high-octane emotions. “To be feminine and strong isn’t usually the case in Hollywood films,” says Caro. “Femininity is often equated with weakness or evil, like in a typical seductress. Here was an opportunity to contribute to the Holocaust genre in a way that felt comfortable and natural, in a setting that was exotic and domestic – that most women can relate to – and through a character motivated by good old-fashioned decency, which is a quality we don’t really talk about anymore.”
When she began work on the film some seven years ago, the world was a different place, says Caro. Since last November, though, there’s been a sense of urgency for the film to be released. “When we first began production, we thought we were making a historical drama,” says Chastain. “But it’s become contemporary in feel.”
Chastain hopes “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” whose story revolves around an ordinary woman who opened her door to strangers, will inspire others to take action when their government fails them. “We need our leaders to be guided by compassion,” she says. “I’m hopeful that people are waking up and realizing they were taking our freedoms for granted, and that protecting our democracy takes work and courage.”
To Chastain, it’s no coincidence that “the greatest march in the history of our country” was a women’s march. “I was there with my mom, sisters, girlfriends, partner/boyfriend, dad and brother,” she says. “What was beautiful about that was that it was intersectional – when one group is being discriminated against, all groups are being discriminated against. There’s no difference between us, no matter our gender or where we come from, or what we look like on the outside.”
That’s a message her character Antonina took to heart.“She saw no difference between animals or humans,” says Chastain. “To be a hero doesn’t mean you have to have a gun and shoot people. You can use love as your weapon against hate.” And cute lion cubs and bunnies don’t hurt, either. | <urn:uuid:f4814b2c-cab4-4c04-9a4b-54f32a0f4234> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.haaretz.com/life/film/2017-03-23/ty-article/what-shocked-jessica-chastain-most-when-she-visited-auschwitz/0000017f-e0b2-d568-ad7f-f3fba22c0000 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.976269 | 1,787 | 1.976563 | 2 |
Hammerli Trainer: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord
Writing as B.B. Pelletier
The trainer is a complete spring-piston air rifle that slips inside the K31 action and barrel. It interfaces with the K31’s trigger, but uses its own self-contained cocking system.
This report covers:
- Installing the trainer
- Maintenance before operation
- Barrel bushings
- It doesn’t work — yet
The Hammerli trainer arrived this week and I want to tell you about it. This will be the first detailed description I have ever seen of this rare and interesting military trainer. For me this is the airgun equivalent of seeing the dark side of the moon for the first time!
I was surprised how small the box was. And it is very good condition. There are no markings on it beyond what you saw in Part 1, but on the inside there is a cardboard insert to hold the trainer securely. The man I bought it from packed everything very well, and nothing was damaged in shipment. When something is as rare as this, having the box adds a significant amount of value, so I was thankful that the seller went to as much trouble as he did.
The trainer is shorter than I imagined. I knew the entire mechanism had to fit where the K31 bolt was, and the barrel had to fit inside the 7.5mm (roughly .30 caliber) bore of the K31, so that didn’t come as a surprise, but I expected some things that didn’t pan out.
For starters, I had envisioned that the trainer barrel would go all the way to the end of the rifle barrel, and would be held in place by a compression nut at the muzzle. I thought that had to be done to stabilize the barrel for accuracy. But it turns out that the brass trainer barrel measures just 14-1/2-inches from the end of the blued steel receiver. There is a little more of it that’s inside the receiver and I will try to get that measurement for you, but for now this is as far as I can go. So it ends deep inside the 25-inch rifle barrel.
Overall length from the back of the device to the end of the barrel is just over 22-1/2-inches. A lot of it sticks out the back of the rifle when it’s installed, but the operating parts are entirely contained within the unit. Nothing protrudes when it is cocked.
The device weighs 1 lb. 10-1/8 oz. The bolt and magazine of the K31 rifle that had to be removed for installation weigh 1 lb. 4-1/8 oz., so the trainer adds exactly 6 oz. to the weight of the rifle.
The smoothbore barrel is brass, and its breech extends back into the receiver of the device to interface with the spring-piston mechanism. Not only is the brass part at the back the breech of the trainer, it is also part of the loading mechanism, for according to W.H.B. Smith, this is a 6-shot repeater. Until I remove the barrel we won’t know what the breech looks like or how much longer it is.
The rest of the parts are made of steel that has been polished and blued. Some of them, like the retaining clip that holds the device in the rifle, are matte. The cocking handle has two mottled red and brown plastic knobs for grasping to cock the action. Remember — the K31 is a straight-pull bolt action rifle and the trainer also operates that way.
The trainer’s bolt has two plastic knobs like the firearm bolt.
This trainer is actually a spring-piston BB gun. I don’t know if it has the typical Daisy Red Ryder type of BB-gun plunger that’s both a catapult and a spring piston powerplant or if it’s a straight spring piston, but I might find out.
See the mainspring? And also see what appears to be the rear of the piston? Hopefully we will find out what’s inside this trainer someday.
Installing the trainer
I asked my buddy, Otho, if I could borrow his K31 for this test. When he brought it over, the device was there and I showed it to him. He was excited to see how it fit into the rifle, so we decided to try to install it. I removed the K31 bolt and slid the device into the rifle, but it stopped before it was all the way in. Otho suggested the rifle’s magazine might also have to be removed, so I dropped it out and then the trainer slid all the way into the rifle.
This is the K31 bolt and magazine that have to be removed for the trainer to be installed.
The top latch on the trainer reaches over the K31 receiver and grabs the rear edge of the receiver as it snaps over-center to rest tightly against the top of the device. The installation took about 1 minute the first time because I went slow to avoid damaging anything. After that it took less than 10 seconds to install. And it fit like it was made to. Which it was, of course. This trainer was made by Hammerli (note to European readers — I understand there is an umlaut over the letter A in Hammerli’s name, but if I spell it Haemmerli I will confuse many of my American readers), a Swiss firm that has long been known for maintaining the absolute highest standards in firearm manufacture. Their machining is so precise that “made like a Swiss watch” is a common phrase we use when describing them.
This trainer is also made like a Swiss watch! The parts are so exactly made that they still operate and interface perfectly — even in a rifle selected at random and used for installation 60 years after the device was built! Here is how I would describe what I’m seeing. Harley Davidson motorcycles are/were built to last and are made of strong, rugged materials. An M1 Garand is built to last and to operate under extreme conditions. A BMW motorcycle is built to last and is precisely constructed. And they all could learn lessons from a Hammeri firearm — and from this trainer. It is small, strong, and still functions perfectly all these decades after it left the factory.
Maintenance before operation
Once installed I began to think about shooting it, but I knew it had not been maintained for a long time — probably many years. Based on the date of manufacture and the low velocity it was intended to produce, I felt there was a strong possibility that the piston seal is leather. Leather seals will last a long time if they are oiled, so I put 10 drops of Crosman Pellgunoil into the breech where the BBs are loaded. Then I stood the rifle on its butt overnight. I know the oil has to move down into the place where the piston seal is, and the dry leather will soak it up like a sponge.
If the seal is synthetic, there is a good chance it will not be harmed by the oil, either, so this was a conservative move. It was better than firing the gun with a bone-dry leather seal that might grab and tear.
The barrel has two black bushings around its outside. I would guess their purpose is to protect the rifling of the rifle’s bore. I didn’t know what they are made of, but examination under a jeweler’s loupe reveals they are a tiny cord wound around the brass barrel in two shallow grooves that have been machined into the outside of the barrel.
The barrel is wrapped with some kind of thread to protect the rifling, I’m guessing.
It doesn’t work — yet
The next day I loaded a steel BB and tried to shoot it. Everything worked as it should, but the BB did not come out of the gun. So I removed the trainer from the rifle and inserted a long cleaning rod into its barrel at the muzzle. About halfway down I felt an obstruction that loosened enough for me to push it back to the breech. When it was as far as I could push it, I noted it was still several inches from the breech, so there is no doubt there are a column of things inside that need to come out. The barrel will have to be removed and the objects pressed out with a cleaning rod.
This trainer is 1950s technology and also made by Hammerli. So it’s put together the right way and should be straightforward to disassemble and fix. We shall see, because that’s the next thing I will do.
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Should you keep wearing a mask after mandates end? Here are the factors to consider
With Larimer County’s mask mandate expiring, many people who have worn face coverings simply to comply with the public health order are likely to stop.
But some are wondering if it's wise to forgo a mask, given that positivity rates and case counts for COVID-19 remain relatively high, especially with the more-contagious omicron variant still circulating widely.
Christian L’Orange, a Colorado State University professor who has been heavily involved in testing the quality and effectiveness of various masks throughout the pandemic, said there’s nothing inherent in the aerosol transmission of COVID-19 that warrants the change. What has changed, L’Orange said, is the willingness of people to accept the risk of transmitting or contracting a virus that has been responsible for more than 906,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“When the virus strains and variants we were seeing were highly deadly, there was a massive risk of serious long-term health outcomes if you got sick,” L’Orange said Wednesday in the testing laboratory at CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus. “Then the burdens and the restrictions that came with wearing a mask were appropriate for the level of risk we had then.
“You can go to the far other extreme and say the virus is moving toward a less-lethal, less-long-term-health-effects trajectory. It’s questionable but moving in that direction, and then the risk that comes with getting infected may be low enough that the burden associated with wearing masks is not worth it.
“So it’s a cost-benefit analysis.”
L’Orange, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, went on to answer many of the questions people are likely to have about mask-wearing moving forward.
Should we still be wearing masks in public after the Larimer County requirement expires Saturday?
That depends on your willingness to accept the risks associated with contracting COVID-19 or other seasonal viruses, including the flu and common cold, and your concern about possibly spreading those viruses to others, L’Orange said.
Masks that cover the nose and mouth are still a highly effective way to limit the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. The better the mask, the more effective it will be.
Is it useless to wear a cloth mask? Why are N95s more effective?
The N95 masks, with straps that wrap around the back of the head to form a tight seal over the user’s face, are the most effective, L’Orange said. When worn properly, they filter 95% or more of the air inhaled and exhaled by the user, making it extremely unlikely that enough of the particles containing the COVID-19 virus to cause infection could pass through.
Masks with the N95 seal are regulated and tested for their effectiveness by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
The KN95 masks, which have the same 95% or higher filtration quality as the N95 when worn properly, use straps that wrap around the user’s ears instead of the back of the head. If you can get a proper seal over the face, with no leaks, they’re just as effective as the N95s.
The effectiveness of other masks varies based on the materials they’re made of and their ability to form a proper seal over the mouth and nose of the user, L’Orange said. The more air that can leak through gaps in the mask, the less effective they are.
So surgical masks tend to be better than homemade cloth masks, and masks with straps that loop around the user’s ears or head are generally more effective than neck gaiters or bandanas.
“Any mask is still better than no mask at all,” L’Orange said.
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Should masks be worn around others outdoors, or only indoors?
Although known outdoor transmission of COVID-19 is rare, it’s still possible under certain circumstances, L’Orange said.
“The risk is much lower, but the risk isn’t zero,” he said.
The amount of time you’re around other people, the distance between you, the amount of airflow and how sick or contagious somebody is are all factors that come into play in making that determination.
For instance, L’Orange said he would feel uncomfortable even before the COVID-19 virus was identified, if somebody sneezed on the back of his neck during an outdoor concert.
“If I was in an environment where I thought that was likely, I might wear my mask,” he said. “It’s about being smart about what your risk might be and what your risk acceptance is.”
Is there a set amount of time or specific distance that it’s relatively safe to be unmasked around others?
There is nothing magical about the six feet or 15 minutes in close proximity that contact tracers used, L’Orange said, particularly in an indoor setting without some sort of enhanced ventilation. Those figures were guidelines that experts came up with while analyzing the likelihood that enough particles to create the viral load necessary for infection could be transmitted from one person to another.
The likelihood of transmission, he said, increases with both proximity and time, and those were simply starting points that were agreed upon to help scientists get that point across to the general public.
Is COVID-19 more transmissible during some activities than others, such as an indoor exercise class or singing at church?
It’s not the activity itself that makes COVID-19 more transmissible, it’s the frequency of inhaling and exhaling and volume of air exchanged that comes into play.
“If the amount you’re breathing in and out goes up, it’s reasonable that your risk of exposure goes up,” L’Orange said. “So if you’re breathing fast and deep and frequently, it’s probably a higher risk then when you’re breathing normally.”
How often should masks be washed or replaced?
Although N95 and surgical masks were generally designed for a single use in specific occupational settings, they will likely provide protection from virus transmission for much longer periods of time, L’Orange said.
The materials and filtering quality will generally last longer than the fit, he said. So most masks will maintain their effectiveness as long as they can still form a proper seal around the nose and mouth. That’s assuming, of course, that they’re properly stored so the metals and plastics used to form a seal around the nose are not damaged and they don’t develop holes from being stuffed in pockets with keys or other items that might puncture them.
L’Orange said he rotates his N95 masks daily, letting them air out between uses for two or three days to eliminate unpleasant odors — the “ick factor,” he said — and to allow enough time to dry out and decontaminate any viral germs they might have trapped.
Cloth masks should still be washed with soap and hot water and dried or run through the laundry after each day of use.
When can we stop wearing masks indoors around others?
That’s up to the individual and their concern for others and willingness to accept risk, L’Orange said.
He would like to see societal norms over mask-wearing change even if the COVID-19 threat is completely eliminated so that people who must go out while they’re sick — even with minor sniffles or the common cold — wear masks to avoid infecting others. And, he believes, they might be useful even for healthy people to wear on airplanes, buses, trains and in other confined areas where people are packed closely together for long periods of time with limited ventilation to minimize the transmission of other viruses.
“If there’s any positive we can see from any of this, maybe one of them is we treat these more benign common things differently,” he said. “Me wearing a mask in the grocery store when I have the sniffles reduces the risk of me getting somebody else sick. As a good member of society, that seems like a small price to pay to protect those around me.”
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3 Political Environment
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3.1 Political environment
- who are the decision makers?
3.2 Exploring the market: means of
Political Environment - who are the decision makers?
China is moving towards
a fully established market economy. But it is the state
that is responsible for guiding the transition. As a result,
economic decision making in China can look to the outsider
like a confusing patchwork of competing geographical and
sectoral authorities, each claiming "stakeholder"
status in different business activities, imposing taxes,
rents and regulations or requiring consultation before or
during the life of a project.
Broadly speaking there are two key trends in economic decision-making.
At central government level, the main tendency is a gradual
withdrawal by the state from direct control of business
and a greater willingness to free business activity from
wider policy objectives. This is combined with an increasingly
laissez faire approach to foreign involvement in the economy.
Additionally, there is a growing willingness by central
government to devolve executive powers down the administrative
chain, granting ever-greater powers to local authorities.
The overall effect of this process is to increase the number
of opportunities in the market and to lighten the bureaucratic
burden on foreign businesses that wish to take advantage
of these opportunities. However, the foreign investor is
still confronted with a seemingly daunting array of officials
and agencies to work through.
China's government is a pyramid shaped structure, at the
top of which sits the President, currently Hu Jintao. The
role of the Presidency is essentially to provide vision
- to set the general course for the country as a whole.
Each of China's leaders since Mao has marked his role with
a body of thought which all those below are supposed to
turn to as general guidance in policymaking.
Below the Presidency is the State Council - China's cabinet
- headed by the Premier, currently Wen Jiabao. This eleven
member body is the key national policy making group in China.
Its laws are passed by the National People's Congress, commonly
known as China's parliament, a three thousand member delegate
body whose membership is drawn from across the PRC. It meets
in general session for two weeks every year.
As in the UK, the day to day administration of government
policy is carried out by Ministries, the heads of which
report directly to the State Council. One tendency in recent
years as the economy has liberalized has been to dissolve
or downgrade Ministries, which directly administer industrial
sectors and replace these with bodies with a more general
State-level bureaus and agencies play an important and evolving
role in administering and enforcing China's growing body
of commercial and industrial law, along with its regulations
on imports and exports, financial matters and in sensitive
areas like intellectual property and environmental protection.
Formerly, state level trading companies had a monopoly on
import and export activity in different sectors. As their
core functions have been opened up to competition, many
of these groups have diversified their range of activities,
becoming holding companies or conglomerates, joint venture
partners or investment groups. They are still often regarded
as the natural partner for multinational groups planning
major joint venture projects in the PRC.
Below state level, economic decision-making is carried out
by the following groups.
Shi are unitary metropolitan authorities for China's four
largest cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing.
These have a very great level of autonomy in economic decision
making, including exemptions from national level economic
Provincial level authorities or Sheng are responsible for
the administration of each of China's Provinces and "Autonomous
Regions" (i.e., areas with large non-Chinese populations
such as Tibet and Inner Mongolia). Nominally beneath them
are City governments, responsible for China's second tier
of cities (which nonetheless can have populations running
into millions). Cities are headed by mayors, who in the
American style have a great deal of individual power. Traditionally,
there has been a good deal of rivalry between Provincial
and City level administrations, with Cities looking to maximise
their autonomy at the expense of provincial level government
and Provinces jealously guarding their prerogatives. This
has lessened somewhat in recent years, as the tendency has
been to grant more devolved powers to both governments while
loosening the strict reporting structure by which many decisions
at lower levels had to go upwards for approval.
Tiers of government below city level include counties (Xian),
townships (Zhen) and - at the bottom of the chain –
Even in the most liberalized business sector in China, foreign
investors entering the market will find themselves dealing
with representatives from one or more sections of China's
administrative hierarchy. How many of these representatives
the incoming businessperson meets depends on the type of
activity undertaken, the sector it is in and the level of
commitment involved. Investments above a set amount in certain
sectors require higher-level permissions, which can take
longer to obtain. All activities in other sectors are closely
supervised. Business in special zones may be free of nearly
all administrative drag.
More detailed research into the laws and procedures covering
the relevant business sector and the planned activities
within it should enable the foreign investor to calibrate
his or her plans to minimise bureaucratic complication.
Please see section 3 for more details.
Exploring the market: means of entry
Many cities in the UK are
twinned with major metropolitan areas in China. In the North
West, there are successful ongoing relationships between
• Manchester and Wuhan (Hubei province capital)
• Liverpool and Shanghai
• Salford and Chengdu (Sichuan province capital)
• Bury and Datong (Shanxi Province)
• Halton and Tongling (Anhui Province)
• Tameside and Bengbu (Anhui Province)
• Oldham and Xishan (Jiangsu Province)
• North West Region of England and Guangxi Province
Relationships such as these are specifically tasked with
cementing economic links between the respective cities and
on the UK side often have the involvement of relevant Chambers
of Commerce and Business Links organisations. In practical
terms, they enable UK businesses to establish the first
links between themselves and potential partners, explore
opportunities and develop the necessary contacts with administrators
Many companies first explore the market through taking part
in delegations visiting China. These are commonly organised
on a sectoral basis and involve a week or more spent touring
companies, meeting counterparts and potential partners and
hearing more about the sector as a whole and the specific
opportunities within it at seminars and similar events.
Sectoral delegations are commonly organised directly by
the Department of Trade and Industry, through groups representing
industrial and commercial sectors or by organisations like
the China Britain Business Council and the 48 Group Club
whose aim is to promote Sino-British economic links.
As in other markets, trade fairs are widely used in China
as a means of promoting business. In fact, for those entering
the market, the main problem is finding which of the many
hundreds that take place each year offers the best chance
to identify the relevant opportunities. The China Council
for the Promotion of International Trade is the main clearing
house for trade and investment opportunities in China. It
provides comprehensive information on trade fairs direct
from its website at www.ccpit.org/infosystem/index_en.jsp.
Some trade fairs are sector-specific. Others are more general
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Elementary Education and Reading,
I use the Bb Journaling tool in almost all my education classes, including my online grad. course. Works well for me. I make just one journal and they can each do/submit their writing in that one. They can make as many entries as they want in just the one Journal.
I typically leave the journal ‘open’ throughout the semester for their writing submissions. However, there are times that a journal submission has a due date/time so I would set the Display/Date Restriction to whatever that day and time is. That usually helps for the stragglers who wait till the last moment to do their entry. Then I reopen it.
For my ed. tech. course, I typically have the students write a journal entry on their growth process for that week. What they learned, anything challenging they encountered, what they did to address it, etc. Near the end of the semester I have them read back through their journal entries and comment on what they have observed within themselves based on their written reflections in relationship to their skills development, confidence, their understandings, changes, shifts, any Ah Hah’s, whatever.
The students sometimes grumble about the weekly writing, but that’s okay. They usually forgot to do it when I left it up to them to write, so we take about 5 minutes at the end of class for their journaling. Then it’s done and they don’t have to remember to do it. This past semester, one student wrote about how much confidence he gained in using the various technologies and didn’t realize it until he read back through his journal entries. It was definitely a progression for him throughout the semester, filled with frustrations and successes (which he would journal about) to where he stated how proud he was of himself with what he created. How his self-confidence grew. So in this case, having the journal entries to read back through from the start of the semester to near the end was very powerful for him.
The only con I have with the Journal function is the actual setting up of the journal. Too many steps to set it up! 😄
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"A Kékestető magas, a Balaton pedig mély."
Translation:Kékestető is high whereas Lake Balaton is deep.
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"Tall" is OK here. I think it's mostly a matter of personal preference. Not that this is a perfect gauge of such things, but "tallest mountain" and "highest mountain" both get about the same number of Google results, and there are plenty of examples of fluent English speakers and writers using both.
It would be good for the exercise to accept both words, though, so it's worth reporting if you get the chance.
The Kékes mountain is tall and the Balaton is deep. Not accepted, reported. Lots of possible issues here and it's not an ideal question. First, does Duo accept The Kékes mountain? The prompt suggests it does but maybe it doesn't, I don't know. Second, mountains can be described as tall as well as high. Does Duo accept this? Again, I don't know. Third, is "whereas" compulsory here? It certainly isn't in countless examples in the course where pedig is being used to make a contrast and the word, "and," is generally accepted. Is this an exception? I don't know. Finally, is the Balaton accepted in place of Lake Balaton? I hardly ever hear it described as Lake Balaton in English but obviously to do so isn't wrong. So, we have 4 elements of ambiguity here. It's a poor question because there's no clear way to resolve them and then it becomes a memory test. | <urn:uuid:8ff10ec6-14ac-4edc-86ff-20570bd92fe9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/16995725/A-K%C3%A9kestet%C5%91-magas-a-Balaton-pedig-m%C3%A9ly | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.979971 | 344 | 2.796875 | 3 |
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by Sarah Claerhout and Jakob De Roover
Today, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the issue of a (lack of a) scientific mindset among the Indian people is omnipresent in the media. Almost everything that goes wrong in handling the crisis has been blamed on the absence of ‘scientific temper’ and ‘rationality’ in functionaries and uninformed folks. There is a hidden irony here.
During the 19th century, conversion crystallised as a theme of discussion in colonial India within the framework of a massive missionary-cum-educational project. The kind of debates about religion that the British missionaries, officials and orientalists were familiar with — e.g., conflicts about true religion between Catholics and Protestants in the post-Reformation era, disputations between Christians and Jews during the Middle Ages and later, controversies about heresy and apostacy — proved to be of no help as models in India. Missionaries soon began to admit that converting the heathen into the true religion did not happen as quickly or thoroughly as anticipated.
Regularly ‘surprised’ or ‘baffled’ by the arguments of Indian scholars, the British made sense of their experiences using the only way they knew: “The heathens lacked the right way of thinking about religion”. They believed that the deficient state of ‘the Hindus’ made the latter blind to the falseness and corruption of ‘Hindu religion’ and ‘superstition’. Neither explicit proselytising and preaching nor debates about religion had generated the desired result, namely, removing this blindness and creating openness to Christianity.
British missionaries and scholars identified a specific deficiency even among ‘the most learned of Hindus’ — a defect in the latter’s reasoning on matters religious. The gist of their analysis consisted of the following points: the ‘Hindus’ have not studied their religions well; they do not consider conflicting opinions about religion as problematic; they fail to see that Christianity and Hinduism are incompatible and that different religions cannot be true at the same time; they merely accept the words of their parents and priests on their say-so and do not critically assess arguments based on oral testimony and tradition; they do not ask for — or even appreciate — evidence of various kinds (e.g., historical, geographical and scientific) in matters of religion; they cannot think rationally, logically or morally about their traditions, deities and texts; they never test the credibility of traditionally-received histories.
This deficiency in the ‘Hindu’ had to be addressed to find a way of making Indians ‘see’ the falseness and corruption of their traditions. Indians needed to be taught to think the right way. And that is what missionaries and colonial officials set out to do.
From reason to religion…
John Muir (1810-1882), a civil servant and orientalist, wrote an important work called Matapariksha that compared Hinduism and Christianity in a series of Sanskrit shlokas to point out to learned Indians the inadequacies of the former and the truth of the latter. In his introduction, Muir noted that his line of reasoning ‘will seem familiar and natural to the Christian reader’, but not to the ‘learned Hindus, who are not accustomed to see such rules and principles applied to test the credibility of traditionally-received histories, and the merits of theological doctrines’. In his book he developed a dialogical model where the opponent is slowly and patiently countered and convinced. Before gaining the ability to reflect and debate about religion, the Indians should first learn to reason in a specific way.
Another figure, the missionary John Wilson, believed the Hindus and Parsis had not studied (their) religion well and were far removed from true learning. From Wilson’s perspective, then, the problem was clear: the natives never asked for ‘evidence’ and simply accepted the claims of their elders and priests. Hence, he was convinced that the dissemination of true learning and evidence (not only religious but scientific also) would prove to be the death of the local religions. According to him, science would have the impact of showing to the Indians that their sacred texts are incompatible with true and superior knowledge and, therefore, must be false and could not be divinely revealed. This way of reasoning entailed an obvious solution to the ‘problem’, also promoted by Wilson: true learning “is doing much to overturn the Hindu religion”.
Via the route of education
One of the significant results of the 19th-century interaction was a fixation on the need for instruction, education and reform of the Indian population. Whatever the specific motives and contexts of individual authors, whichever their preferred terms and descriptions, the 19th century saw the percolating of the idea that the deficient situation of the Indians was related to their ‘religion’ and needed to be remedied by education and reform.
‘Evangelism, education and salvation’, Mark Chapman suggests, ‘came to be understood as aspects of the same process, which did not necessarily require explicit acceptance of Christian doctrines’. The preoccupation was to teach Indians how to deal with religion and related aspects of society in a better way. Writings on this subject repeated a specific set of ideas: true learning and evidence will counter the attitude of simply accepting the claims of parents and priests; teaching science will show the incompatibility between scientific facts and ‘facts’ postulated by Indian scriptures; true learning is needed to overturn the ‘Hindu religion’ and teach ‘the Hindu’ how to question and then to reject his religion; Indians should be trained in historical consciousness so as to distinguish between myth, fiction and historical fact; they should also gain proficiency in basic skills of reasoning and the rules of evidence. As some authors explicated, knowledge, including the sciences, would thus function as the handmaiden of true religion.
One fervent advocate of this approach was James Ballantyne, the Scottish orientalist and principal of the Government College of Benares for many years. He was known for his respect for the best in ‘Hindu thought’ and was critical of the methods used by Christian missionaries, who, too eager to multiply conversions fell into the ‘imprudences which attend an unenlightened spirit of proselytism’. In his Christianity Contrasted with Hindu Philosophy (1859), he proclaimed that one should pin one’s hopes on the dissemination of knowledge. Pondering upon the goals of the British educational efforts in India, Ballantyne described the process as follows:
“Shall our absolutely ultimate end, then, be the production of a first-rate engineer, or of a valuable revenue officer, or of an accomplished native magistrate? With this I am not prepared to be satisfied. My proposed end is the making of each educated Hindu a Christian, — on principle and conviction. This end, as I propose here to indicate, implies everything that the amplest course of education can comprise. Let us trace the assertion backwards, — as thus. That a Hindu should on principle and conviction, embrace a religion which, like Christianity, bases its claims on historical evidence, presupposes not merely an acquaintance with historical assertions, but a cultivation of the critical faculty, so as that the force of the historical evidence may be intelligently felt. The immediate preparation for a critically intelligent study of history, is the study of Physical Geography.”
James R. Ballantyne, The Bible for the Pandits (London and Benares: James Madden and E.J. Lazarus & Co., 1860)
The goal of education in India was not to simply train the Indians in a profession, but also to make them Christian in ‘principle and conviction’. But embracing Christianity presupposes an acquaintance with ‘historical assertions’ and a ‘cultivation of the critical faculty’, so that ‘the force of historical evidence may be intelligently felt’, Ballantyne said, and this requires knowledge of a range of sciences.
This is the irony referred to in the title: in Europe, ‘religion’ and ‘science’ opposed each other. Locked in a seemingly endless battle, they allegedly became ‘mutually incompatible’. The irony in India is that the missionaries had to take recourse to science to convert ‘the pagans’ to Christianity. Thus, something strange occurs when Christians meet the pagans. (See Balagangadhara’s “The Heathen in His Blindness…”: Asia, the West and the Dynamic of Religion (2nd revised edition, New Delhi: Manohar, 2005).)
Let us finish by briefly indicating some continuities from 19th-century colonial India to the Indians of today. Most notably, English-educated Indians adopted a new way of looking at their traditions, texts and practices, as the colonial educators had intended.
First, they accepted terms such as ‘idol worship’, ‘religion’, ‘superstition’, ‘cruelty’, and ‘priesthood’ as valid terms to describe and denounce traditional practices. The implication was that these practices required reform. This situation is so extreme that some Indians now ask ‘why should we cede control over the word religion?’ ‘Religio’ is a Latin word and ‘religion’ is its English translation. These are the terms the Europeans used to describe Indians. Who holds which control over what?
Second, sections of the Indian intelligentsia learned to view the content of traditional texts in a particular manner:
- The texts were seen to comprise factual claims about the world. Some derided them because of their incompatibility with the facts of science and history; others defended them by looking for historical, archaeological, geographical, and scientific ‘evidence’. Here also, the attempt of the colonial educational project to make Indians see the conflict between ‘the facts of science’ and ‘the claims of Hinduism’ appears to have borne fruit.
- The texts were also seen to found actions and beliefs. Indians accepted the Christian notions that actions embody beliefs and are ‘prescribed’ by ‘religious’ texts, which the Europeans feverishly translated and interpreted. The hysteria that surrounds Manu and his smriti is a good example.
Third, there is a firm conviction among educated layers that the Indian people lack something essential: the spirit of inquiry and reforms should throw off the stifling hold of tradition and superstition. As Jawaharlal Nehru wrote in his Discovery of India (1946), ‘the scientific temper’ and its ‘refusal to accept anything without testing and trial’ should become ‘a way of life, a process of thinking, a method of acting and associating with our fellowmen’.
This is even enshrined in Article 51A of the Constitution of India which declares it the fundamental duty of every citizen ‘to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform’. In other words, the stance that British missionaries and officials sought to introduce as a necessary step towards dissolving the hold of ‘Hinduism’ and civilising and Christianising ‘the Hindus’ has been declared a constitutional duty in post-Independence India.
Today, almost every educated Indian connects the impact of the pandemic on India with a lack of a ‘scientific mindset’. This pandemic has brought the absurdities and foolishness of all countries and people to the surface. There is not a single country that can claim to have handled this situation perfectly. India is no exception. Europe has seen absurd protests against mask-wearing, a fixation on going on vacation abroad, and scepticism about vaccinations almost on par with American stupidity. Yet, it is only the Indians who constantly shame each other as people ‘lacking in scientific temperament’. With generous help from the media and its fondness for sensational and salacious stories from the exotic East, peppered with tired tropes of funeral pyres, cow-urine and gatherings of half-naked sadhus.
As Balagangadhara put it:
“Colonization was not merely a process of occupying lands and extracting revenues. It was not a question of us aping Western people and trying to be like them. It was not even about colonizing the imagination of a people by making them ‘dream’ that they, too, would become ‘modern’, developed, and sophisticated. It goes deeper than any of these. It is about denying peoples and cultures their own experiences; of rendering them aliens to themselves; of actively preventing any description of their own experiences except in terms defined by the colonizers.”
S.N. Balagangadhara, Reconceptualizing India Studies (New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2012)
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It’s time for another Dayton Comestibles Corn Whiskey Mustard update!
As we say goodbye to summer, we’re still waiting for our recipe analysis from the food scientist with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. He’s testing a sample of the mustard, and analyzing our recipe and cooking process. When he’s done, we’ll get an official “process authority letter” from him that will tell us whether our mustard is “low acid,” “high acid” or “acidified,” and how we have to process it to be shelf stable and safe without refrigeration.
Acidity is measured on the pH scale. Confusingly, “High acid” foods are products with a pH below 4.6, and “low acid” foods have a pH above 4.6. The food scientist’s analysis of the pH and other factors determines whether we have to meet just Ohio’s food safety standards, or both Ohio’s and the federal Food and Drug Administration standards (which are much more stringent–and from our perspective, more time-consuming to meet).
Why is pH important? Because a food’s acid content makes it either a harsh or cozy environment for the kinds of molds, yeasts, bacteria and other microorganisms that are floating around in the air, and are likely to end up in every batch of food products. Even products that are made under sanitary conditions have some wee beasties in the raw product.
Cooking a food product to 212 degrees F kills most of the germs that can make you sick, but one–a nasty bugger called Clostridium botulinum–laughs at temperatures up to and beyond the mere boiling point of water. If you’re going to be sealing your food product in an airtight container, and storing it at room temperature, it takes high-temperature processing and an acidic environment with a pH below 4.6 to slow down Clostridium botulinum’s growth. The bacterium itself won’t kill you–it creates a deadly paralyzing toxin that can paralyze your face in small doses (AKA Botox®) or paralyze your diaphragm and suffocate you in large doses.
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It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur these days! It’s no longer cool enough to simply say “I’m self employed” – they feel they have to say “I’m an Entrepreneur” in order to carry any weight.
The problem with the majority of “entrepreneurs” that I come across however, is that many of them are not very entrepreneurial …….. sure, they may have had an idea for a business – anyone can have an idea for a business – give me a supply of coffee and chocolate and I transform into an idea generating machine!!!! The key question is can you execute on your idea? In the past, an entrepreneur was someone that figured out HOW to make money from their idea and then went off and actually did it – in making said money and building said business from said idea, people would then refer to them as an entrepreneur – NOTE – OTHER people would refer to them as an entrepreneur – this was NOT a self bestowed title!
These days, people introduce themselves to me as an entrepreneur but they have not (yet) made a single penny / dime / cent / peso off their business idea. They might have raised a ton of cash from friends and family – maybe even from an angel investor or VC – but in my book, that STILL doesn’t make them an “entrepreneur” – a hustler maybe – but not an entrepreneur ……….
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Watch video: Home photography ideas – Make a splash by using flash
High-speed photography is a fantastic way to capture some spectacular effects. A popular subject is capturing a shot of fruit splashing into liquid; freezing the moment that an object breaks the water’s surface makes for stunning splash photography.
The setup may look complex, but all that’s required is a little bit of preparation beforehand, some photographic and flash know-how, and a great deal of patience! We used a macro lens, but a standard zoom or even your kit lens will do the job.
Here we’ll show you how to create your own tabletop studio and set up your camera and flash to capture some high-speed action.
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Our aim is to capture the cherry just after it has broken the surface of the water, but before it sinks to the bottom of the container. And in order to freeze the action at the exact moment that the cherry splashes, we’ll be using off-camera flash.
By illuminating the fruit splashing from the side, we’ll achieve more depth and dimension to the subject – and we'll also avoid any nasty looking shadows, or the light revealing unwanted reflections or imperfections in the glass.
This isn’t an exact science, so getting the timing right is a bit of an experiment. So what are you waiting for? Grab some fruit and let’s get started!
01 Manual for full control
In manual mode, set your shutter speed to its maximum flash sync speed (usually 1/180-1/250 sec, depending on your camera). Set a narrow aperture, such as f/8, for a good depth of field and keep your ISO as low as possible for noise-free shots.
02 Master plan
You can obviously use a set of remote triggers to fire your strobe, but if your camera has a pop-up flash then this can serve the same purpose. To set the pop-up flash as the master, we're going to the flash control settings menu and enabling Flash Firing. Then we select Built-in Flash Func, then in the Wireless Func menu we'll select the option to trigger the off-camera flash only.
03 Set the Slave
Again, if you're using a set of triggers you don't need to worry about this. If you're using your pop-up flash as the master, though, set your flashgun to its slave wireless setting and the same channel as camera. Select manual flash power and you can adjust the output via the camera’s flash settings menu; we started with 1/4 power.
Grab a spoon and submerge it in the water, roughly where your subject will fall, and pre-focus – now switch your lens to manual focus to lock the focus. It may take a couple of attempts to achieve accurate results.
05 Diffuse the light
Clear surfaces, like glass, can be a challenge to shoot as they’re so reflective. If you fire a burst of flash in the direction of the glass container, you’ll capture lots of imperfections in the glass – and plenty of fingerprints and dust, despite cleaning it before you started. Position your reflector’s translucent diffuser panel between the setup and off-camera flash to soften the light.
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Illinois is considered an abortion access island, with many surrounding states now restricting the practice since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.
But doctors at Planned Parenthood Wisconsin have found a way to continue providing services.
Working with Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Wisconsin doctors and their patients travel to Illinois for abortion care.
Planned Parenthood in the northern suburb of Waukegan opened in 2020 in anticipation of Roe’s overthrow. Wisconsin doctors trained with Planned Parenthood after the Dobbs decision and began providing care earlier this month.
Dr. Kathy King, OBGYN and Associate Medical Director of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, traveled interstate to provide patient care.
Last Thursday, while providing care, she said the majority of patients and doctors performing abortions at the facility were from Wisconsin. Planned Parenthood of Illinois said there has been a 10-fold increase in the number of Wisconsin residents coming to Illinois to access abortions since the Supreme Court ruling.
“While we are extremely grateful and excited to be able to use this space in Waukegan to provide care, it is nonetheless heartbreaking that people have to travel out of state to access care,” King said.
Prior to Dobbs, Wisconsin law created barriers to accessing abortion care, even if it was legal, King said.
This included requiring mandatory counseling, ultrasounds and waiting periods for abortions. Additionally, only licensed physicians were able to perform abortions, although other medical professionals, such as nurse practitioners, can perform abortions in other states.
There’s also the financial barrier to accessing care, King said. People may need help to afford care, afford to travel to get that care, and other expenses that come with out-of-state travel, she added.
Although anti-abortion advocates have spoken of preventing patients from crossing state lines to access abortions, King pointed out that Wisconsin does not criminalize patients seeking abortions.
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Slots are a type of machine whose outcome is determined entirely by chance. It is also one of the earliest gambling games developed and popularized in the world. It is also one of the oldest continuously running gambling games.
There are various types of slots – online slots, live slots, progressive slots and redemption slots. All the three, except for progressive slots, use a random number generator (RNG). The random number generator (RNG) is a computer software that generates the outcome of the slot game by taking advantage of certain factors existing in the game.
The basic structure of slots is that there are certain symbols on the reels that are spin-wheels. Each time a player strikes a spin and the symbol or symbols are spun, cashier or dealer will count the spins and then come up with the amount of money wagered on the slot machine.
Some types of slots have additional features such as bonus rounds or progressive jackpots. Progressive slots increase the amount of money wagered on the slot machine every time a jackpot prize is won. In some casinos, progressive slots can be controlled by adding or subtracting from the amount of coins that are put in at a time.
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This tip walks you through the process to disable adaptive brightness to fix dark screen problem in Windows 8.
What is Adaptive brightness?
Microsoft brings Adaptive Brightness feature, first in Windows 7 and this feature is also there in Windows 8.
Adaptive Brightness adjusts screen brightness according to the ambient light intensity with the help of Ambient Light Sensors. If the ambient light intensity goes down then the screen brightness decreases automatically and if it goes up then the screen brightness increases instantly. Thus this feature automatically maintains screen brightness to provide us comfortable view. Not only that lowering the screen brightness in darker ambient, it helps to restrict unnecessary drain of battery; such increases battery life.
Adaptive Brightness feature very much depends on the Ambient Light Sensor of your device. Poor sensor or any damage in sensor may result Adaptive Brightness feature, not working properly and you may face dark screen problem. If you feel that Adaptive Brightness is not working fine and you are not feeling comfortable with the brightness level, setting by this feature under different ambient, you may want to disable this feature and manually set the brightness level you want. Follow the steps below to disable Adaptive brightness in Windows 8.
Steps to disable Adaptive Brightness
1. Press Windows + X to open Power Users Task Menu and select Mobility Center.
2. Next, click on Display brightness icon.
3. Power Options window will launch. Check which Power Plan is currently active. Here I am using Balanced power plan. Click Change Plan settings option for your current power plan.
4. Now, click on Change advanced power settings.
5. In Power Option window scroll down and expand Display option. You will see Enable adaptive brightness option. Turn it Off for both “On battery” and “Plugged in” conditions and press OK.
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US forces in Iraq have suffered some of their heaviest casualties in recent months, with 18 personnel killed.
US helicopters are a frequent sight in the skies over Iraq
In the worst incident, a US military helicopter crashed north-east of Baghdad killing all 13 people on board.
A website linked to the former ruling Baath party said an Islamic group shot down the aircraft, but there is no independent verification.
In a separate incident, the US military said five of its soldiers were killed in a clash with militants in Karbala.
The clash occurred at the provincial government headquarters in the Shia holy city, 110 km (70 miles) south of Baghdad.
It happened as thousands of pilgrims gathered in Karbala for the Shia mourning ceremony of Ashura, due to begin on Sunday.
The latest crash comes weeks after a US military helicopter crashed in western Anbar province, killing four troops.
A military statement said: "A US forces helicopter went down north-east of Baghdad this afternoon. Emergency Coalition Forces responded and secured the scene," Reuters news agency reported.
"Thirteen passengers and crew members were aboard the aircraft and all were killed," it said.
AFP news agency quoted Lt Col Josslyn L Aberle as saying there were nine passengers and four crew on board.
The BBC's Mike Wooldridge in Baghdad says a short while before the announcement, Medivac helicopters had been seen flying out of the city.
A Baathist website says a group calling itself Jaish al-Mujahideen [the Mujahideen army] says it shot down the helicopter.
Our correspondent says groups have often made such claims in similar situations in the past.
There have been previous US military helicopter crashes in Iraq but rarely causing casualties on a scale like this, our correspondent adds.
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09 Jun Four Layers of Learning Improvisation
Four Layers of Learning Improvisation – Demonstrated over a Blues Etude
Do you know what the 4 cornerstones of jazz improvisation that any guitar player (or musician in general…) has to master in order to improvise freely are?
Today I would like to share those cornerstones with you. You’ll discover the 4 layers of improvisation you must know whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced jazz/Gypsy jazz guitarist.
Understanding these layers is one thing, but gaining proficiency in all four layers is a totally different challenge…
In this lesson I’ll explain exactly how and what you need to practice in order to master these 4 fundamental layers, by studying one comprehensive blues etude that I composed especially for this purpose.
What Are The Four Layers of Improvisation?
- Layer #1 – The Form
Any song has a form. A chord progression that you must follow, knowing exactly where you are at any moment.
- Layer #2 – The Shapes
These are the shapes you follow the form with. You can start with as few as three triad shapes, learn them on ONE area of your fingerboard and start improvising! Think of it as a minimized instrument…
- Layer #3 – Melodic ideas
These shapes are only the framework around which you compose all your melodic ideas for your solo. The sky’s the limit to how far you can go with it…
- Layer #4 – The Anatomy of Melody
Many players talk about improvisation as telling a story. And ALL the stories I know are composed of sentences. Each of them has a clear start and end. And many of the sentences relate to one another, like motifs. Implementing these ideas will help you create a STRUCTURE for your solos…
Layer #1: The Form
In order to explain the concept of The 4 Layers of Improvisation I decided to use a very common form/chord progression almost any guitar player knows and plays – the 12 bar blues.
I have based the etude I wrote for you on a 12 bar blues progression in G major.
This form goes like this –
The general approach we take in jazz improvisation is to play a sound/scale/arpeggio that fits each chord independently and not play one scale that “fits-them-all” like the way we use a minor pentatonic scale in traditional blues improvisation.
That’s why we really have to memorize the chord progression of whatever tune we’re playing and understand its form. That shouldn’t intimidate you though, especially when we’re talking about the 12 bars blues progression.
One of the reasons the 12 bars blues form is so easy to memorize and follow is because it is short, contains a variation of only three chords, and makes a lot of harmonic sense.
This form is constructed of 3 musical sentences, which can be divided into 3 lines in the form, each containing 4 measures:
Sentence #1: G7 | C7 | G7 | G7 |
Sentence #2: C7 | C7 | G7 | G7 |
Sentence #3: D7 | C7 | G7 | D7 |
Now, the best way to memorize this form would be to actually play it, using chords or simple triad shapes like the ones I’ll show you right now.
Layer #2: The Shapes
Relating all your licks to these simple shapes allows you to be playful and move from one chord to another by creating melodic improvisation.
For example – you can create a beautiful improvisation over the blues by mastering only three triad shapes. Your first exercise would be to learn to follow the form with them, just play the blues form chord changes using these triad shapes. Next – we’ll be using these shapes as the framework for your improvisation.
12 Bars Blues in G With Three Simple Triad Shapes
The secret is to make it simple – use these shapes as the framework for your solo but feel free to play around the triad notes (like by adding half-tone approaches or enclosures).
Layer #3: Melodic Ideas
Once we’ve memorized our form and the basic shapes we can use to improvise over that form, it’s time to elaborate on these shapes and think how we can use them to create melodic lines and connect them together in a musical way.
Here are some melodic ideas you will encounter in the blues etude I’ve composed for you:
Melodic Idea #1 – Half-Tone Approach (HTA)
There can be many variations on half-tone approach exercises. You can start on the beat or on the offbeat. You can play it once or twice for each note and so on.
Here are a few variations:
Half-tone approach on the beat:
Half-tone approach on the off-beat:
Melodic Idea #1: Enclosure (EN)
An enclosure is when you “enclose” a note by adding notes below and above.
We usually use a half-tone below the triad note and either half-tone or one tone above the triad note.
Here are a few variations:
Trill enclosures leading to one another:
Now after we’ve learned some melodic ideas, let us see how we can use the concept of the anatomy of melody in order to tie these melodic ideas together in a coherent way in order to create a story in our improvised solo.
Layer #4: The Anatomy of Melody
Ideally, your improvisation should include ALL of the following:
- Your solo should be composed of musical sentences.
- Each sentence must have a clear start and end.
- You must separate your sentences with a pause, so your listener can digest all the sentences.
- We LOVE repetition. Any sentence that you repeat twice becomes a motif.
(Motifs can include a rhythmic idea, a melodic idea or both).
That’s not all, of course. There are many more elements to learn from jazz and Gypsy jazz guitar masters like Django Reinhardt. But we can’t learn it all now.
But if you listen closely to your favorite solos – you’ll find that these are basic elements that any great solo has.
As an exercise, try to take the Half Tone Approach idea and apply it to a few musical sentences in order to create a motif.
At first it may sound a little technical but as you practice it more and more you will see how you are able to create better musical motifs.
12 Bar Blues Improvisation Etude
The following etude is a simple improvisation over the 12-bar blues progression, that demonstrates ONLY the basic ideas I showed you here.
Try to implement these concepts over any song that you play and remember – music can be VERY SIMPLE, but it must always sound good!
That’s all for today! hope you enjoyed this lesson.
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What is a non-judicial foreclosure?
Non-judicial foreclosures are processed without court intervention, with the requirements of the foreclosure established by state statutes. This process is utilized when a Deed of Trust, or Trust Indenture, contains a power of sale clause, which enables the trustee to initiate the foreclosure process without having to go to court.
When a borrower is in default, the lender or individual beneficiary will contact Title Financial Specialty Services to initiate the foreclosure process. Title Financial Specialty Services will obtain a Trustee's Sale Guarantee from a title agent in the county where the property secured by the Deed of Trust or Trust Indenture is located. The Trustee's Sale Guarantee will provide the information needed to facilitate the foreclosure action.
Title Financial Specialty Services will then generate the documents necessary, coordinate the statutory mailing, posting and publication and, the final foreclosure sale. Assurance will be given as to the compliance with the strict timelines provided for in the applicable statute.
Once the process is complete, documentation has been recorded and all interested parties have been properly noticed, a Trustee's Deed will be issued to the purchaser at the foreclosure sale. Once recorded in the county records, the Trustee's Deed conveys to the purchaser all of the interest which the grantor (borrower) had, together with any interest the grantor or their successors acquired after the execution of said Deed of Trust or Trust indenture. | <urn:uuid:bf0464db-4b32-4d34-9f14-e213e8ca0208> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.titlefss.com/services/foreclosure.html?PHPSESSID=tutkdefe0o008k2s5q8bi9pab6 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.920705 | 299 | 1.570313 | 2 |
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Introduce to your family the beauties of spa architecture and taste each of the 15 springs.
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Karlovy Vary is not only about architecture. Meditate surrounded by nature - alone, or with friends or family.
Walk your way through glass masters in the Czech glass factory which has been operating since 1893.
The International Film Festival, which is ranked as A-festival, in Karlovy Vary has been held regularly since 1946.
Get to know the effects of local mineral water which has been used for treatments since 1350.
Listen to the tunes played by the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, or visit one of the theatres in Karlovy Vary.
What about an excursion to see underground, where thermal water rises? Visit this unusual place with your family.
The newly renovated Becherovka visitor’s centre is located in Karlovy Vary, the home town of the famous traditional herbal liqueur.
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I want to build a foundation of strong presentation skills.
How to present with more fun and impact
You are good at your job, so you must be a great presenter, right?
WELL, it is not a given that every (young) professional or manager can speak well in front of the group. And YES, it is often expected of you. You can, of course, learn to present. And learning works best when you can be comfortably uncomfortable. It just has to be right mentally and emotionally. In this Presentation Basics training, we make presenting more fun and more effective together!
The first part of the training focuses on the framework and structure of your presentation. Who are you going to touch with which message? How do you structure a presentation? And how do you really make it your story? In short, WHAT you tell to WHOM for what purpose. The second part focuses on the communication side of your presentation. How do you take the stage? How do you present yourself? How do you convey your story effectively? In short: learn HOW to present better.
For whom? And how?
This training is interesting for anyone who wants to develop or refresh their presentation skills. Because whether you are a professional, manager or entrepreneur, presenting is an indispensable part of your work - and presenting also comes in handy in your private life.
The group consists of a maximum 10 participants. Small enough to get to know and trust each other, big enough to present in front of an audience. The training can be given online and physically.
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I’ll Hold You in my Dreams
The American Homefront Series, an episodic look at home during World War II, comprises some of William S. Phillips’ most popular and sought-after works. Phillips has created a new painting in the series: “I’ll Hold You in My Dreams,” set on a warm winter day just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Our young Army Air Force Lieutenant stands out from the crowd as he bids his girl goodbye.
Locomotive 4443 of the Noon Coast “Daylight” slowly eases to a stop at Santa Barbara Station. The next stop is San Luis Obispo, 119 miles up the line. With a scheduled ride time of two hours and eighteen minutes, a passenger might have time for dinner in the dining car — if he wanted to spend at least ninety cents on dinner or splurge on the fresh mountain trout at $1.50. In the air over the station are two P-38 fighter aircraft on their first test flight, a mere day after rolling off the assembly line in Burbank. Full production of operational aircraft has begun and will continue around the clock.
Young soldiers departing for war after Pearl Harbor faced the unknown road ahead with patriotic and passionate commitment and they held their heads high as they bid their loved ones farewell.
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Keeping your Brain Fit
There are six essential components to a brain fitness program. Tailored to individual skills and needs, such a program can help anyone at any age, researchers say.
Cognitive training — To work optimally, our brains need to be challenged, though it’s not as simple as doing crosswords or reading the newspaper. Really challenging your brain might mean taking up a new instrument or learning a second language. (Learning more than one language in childhood helps keep your brain strong decades later, but once you learn two, a third language provides fewer added benefits, research suggests.)
EXERCISE — Decades of scientific research support the idea that physical exercise — including aerobic and strength training — is essential to brain health at any age. Benefits are particularly strong for older people. It appears that just 15-20 minutes of daily aerobic exercise is enough to keep the brain healthy.
Healthy diet — Research shows that a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and olive oil, and low in processed foods, is best for brain and body. Some data also suggest that eating fewer calories — just enough to maintain weight — is healthier than eating more.
SLEEP — People who don’t sleep enough dip into their cognitive reserves. As their brains become stressed with age or disease, they have fewer reserves and are more likely to suffer from lack of sleep. Older people with sleep problems should address them to avoid cognitive decline. On average, adults should sleep 7-8 hours per night, most research suggests.
Social interaction — It’s crucial for both the head and the heart to get enough social interaction with family and friends to feel supported, research has shown, although it’s not yet clear how much is enough. Socializing via the Internet probably has some effect, but it’s possibly less essential than face-to-face interactions.
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Reported Capture of a Supply Train––Movements of the Frontier Army––An Interesting Fugitive Slave Case––Political Matters––Thanksgiving-Day, &c., &c.
From Our Special Correspondent.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29, 1863
The reported capture of a supply train on the road south of Lebanon, in the South-West, suggests the sort of tactics the Rebels in this State intend to pursue during the Winter. They will undoubtedly endeavor to cut off the provision trains destined to feed the Army of the Frontier. In thus they have a double object to gain––first, to annoy the Union troops, and, if possible, starve them; and second, to obtain rations for themselves. So simple a plan of operations would seem to suggest its own remedy, vix., a strong escort for each train; but our officers do not seem to have learned anything from past experience, as we are hearing of trains of forty, fifty and sixty wagons being passed on the Springfield road without any other protection than that afforded by the teamster and a few straggling soldiers who happen to be away from their regiments on furloughs or on sick leave.
All reports to the contrary notwithstanding, no portion of the Army of the Frontier has advanced this side of Springfield, or shown any signs at present of coming to St. Louis to join any other column of the army going southward, but for all that, it is commonly understood among officers and others at Springfield that such orders were received, and then countermanded. Whoever is responsible for the dilly-dallying ought to hear the complaints which come from the foot-sore soldiers. One day on the return from Fayettville, Gen. Totten's Division was shifted about so in pursuance of orders from St. Louis by telegraph, that, though the men marched 37 miles in 24 hours, they were only three miles distant when they rested from where they started in the morning. This is extraordinary strategy, but it is tough on troops, and hardly commendable.
The history of the attempted slave-catching at Hermann, Mo., 81 miles from this city, which was frustrated by the vigilance of the people of that city, is interesting. A stampede of slaves had occurred on Loutre Island, on the north side of the Missouri River, and some of the negroes had taken refuge in Hermann. As the owners were known to be Secesh sympathizers, the loyal inhabitants of Hermann refused to allow the slaves to be removed. A justice's warrant was put into the hands of a deputy sheriff, who got possession of the negroes, and confined them in the County Jail for safe keeping. The citizens assembled, with arms in their hands, to prevent the surrender of the negroes. Meanwhile, the case was laid before Gen. Curtis, whose decision was as follows:
"The Justice did right in withholding his warrant under the facts as stated. He should arrest and bring before Provost-Marshal these slaveholders, if they occasion any more trouble. By the laws of Congress, officers of the army and navy are forbidden to return fugitive slaves under any circumstances."
As there happened to be no Provost-Marshal at Hermann at that time, application was made for the appointment of one, and Capt. Manwaring, emancipation member of the next Legislature, was duly commissioned to the office. Pending these proceedings the citizens agreed to an armistice until 9 p.m. When 9 p.m. arrived, no notice of Capt. Manwaring's appointment having been received, preparations were made to force the jail and take out the negroes by force. At a lucky moment a dispatch was received appointing Capt. M., and the business done quickly by an order for the release of the negroes. This action was based entirely on the fact that Missouri being under martial law, the State laws must yield to military whenever there is any conflict between them.
Thanksgiving day passed in this city without any remarkable demonstrations. By order of the Provost-Marshal, the liquor saloons were closed all day. The Secesh churches were dumb as brutes, but the Union congregations were out in full feather. The Rev. Dr. R.A. Nelson of the First Presbyterian Church, who preaches duly to all persons, including colored men flying from bondage, on this occasion delivered a powerful sermon on the war. He said that there were other curses greater than war, and other evils far worse than fighting to suppress rebellion. The soldiers in the convalescent hospitals were treated to an excellent dinner by the Union ladies of this city.
The official count in the First District excluding about thirteen poll books for manifest illegality, [illegible] Blair by 153 majority over Knox his radical opponent. The rejected returns would have elected Knox. The latter promises to contest the election, and has on hand already a mass of testimony to prove frauds in the votes at the Abbey Precincts and in the new regiments of Blair's brigade. Still it is doubtful whether Knox will really contest the seat. His friends intend to urge his election to the Senate for the short-term. The Anti-Blair Legislative ticket is elected by a heavy plurality, though one of the candidates for the State Senate and another for the Assembly will be deprived of their seats for neglecting to [illegible] the oath required of all candidates before the election, by an ordinance of the State Convention.
A scheme is on foot to head off the Emancipation Legislature, by reassembling the State Convention and electing two United States Senators. The duty of calling the Convention together rests with Gov. Gamble. The folly of such a step may be inferred from the fact that the Legislature meets, according to law, on the 15th, and the Convention could not possibly be assembled short of the 10th. Such an attempt to swindle the people of the State would doubtless be promptly corrected by the United States Senate. Gov. Gamble will be reluctant to issue the call required of him. He has had favor after favored showed upon him by the President, and cannot be so ungrateful or unmindful of the recent verdict of the people as to assist the President's enemies in any such contemptible subterfuge.
A general assessment of all disloyal people has been resolved upon by Gen. Merrill and Gen. [illegible]––the latter officer recently made so famous by Jeff. Davis in an order to Gen. Holmes of Arkansas. The proceeds of the assessment will be applied to reimbursing Union men and Union families who have lost horses and other property, stolen by Rebel guerrillas. This is a just measure of retribution, as there has been no time when the Rebel sympathizers could not have broken up guerrilla gangs by combining their influence to oppose them. They are now called on to pay for the mischief inflicted on Union men indirectly by their own hands.
Prices in this section are increasing in every description of merchandise. The retailers have a simple way of gouging the public––they tell them that the rise in the premium of gold is the cause of the advance, and they carry out their rule by adding fifty per cent to the prices of all articles to cover the thirty per cent premium on gold.
The Government is responsible for flooding the country with worthless shinplasters, by reason of its neglect to provide a proper amount of postage currency for the wants of the community.
We were visited yesterday by a light snow storm, but as the air is very cold and piercing the feathery flakes have been packed on the ground hard as rocks, and the sun refuses to melt them to watery tenderness.
Troops from the North-West are still arriving and receiving their equipments and outfits here before they start further down the river.
The defence in the McKinetry trial has just been commenced. It is expected Gen. Fremont will be here to-morrow.
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A sermon preached on July 10th, 2011 based upon Genesis 45: 1 – 8, right before setting off on a two week trip with my family.
Everybody loves a good story. It’s why we turn on the TV, go to the movies, read a book. We’re looking for a good story.
The Bible is among other things a really good story book. It is full of stories we are invited to climb inside and let shape us.
If we ask, what is required for a good story? The answer is some sort of conflict, adversity, obstacle for the character or characters to overcome.
The Joseph story has plenty of this sort of thing. Joseph was the eleventh of twelve sons in an old fashioned, very modern, complicated, blended, dysfunctional family. The Father Jacob had two wives, the one who bore the first ten, and the second, his preferred wife, who bore him Joseph and his youngest son, Benjamin.
Joseph was gifted and precocious, and something of a brat. He had this habit of telling dreams at the breakfast table in which his brothers and father all end up bowing down to him. He was also a tattle tale who reported his brother mistakes to the father.
He was clearly his father’s favorite, whose work assignments were light compared to that of his older brothers. His father gave him a beautiful coat of many colors to wear while they got by with tee shirts and jeans.
Not surprisingly, he evoked a jealousy in his brothers that turned into downright hatred. One day when the sons were out working the herds they spotted the brat – 17 at the time – coming out to them with his coat of many colors and an evil idea arose up within them. They took hold of Joseph and threw him into a pit with the idea of killing him. Some traveling businessmen happened to pass by at that moment and they decided to sell him to them instead of kill him. They took their brother’s robe, tore it apart, slaughtered a goat and soaked the robe in the goat’s blood. Then they took the bloody robe to their father and said, “Oh, my, it looks like Joseph got eaten by a lion!”
Joseph was taken to Egypt where he ended up working for a general named Potiphar. Things started to look up for Joseph. His gifts shown through, and Potiphar put him in charge of his household. With his good looks, Joseph caught the attention of Potiphar’s wife, who tried to get Joseph to sleep with her, but he would not. Angered by the rejection, Potiphar’s wife claimed that Joseph had tried to rape her, and he ended up in prison.
Life’s setbacks can really get us down. We lack the big picture.
Joseph might have spent the rest of his days in prison, but once more his gifts shown forth. Pharaoh was troubled by some reoccurring dreams he was having, and he was told that there was a prisoner who showed a knack for dream interpretation. Joseph is brought to Pharaoh, and quickly reveals to him the meaning of his dreams: there will be seven years of abundant harvest followed by seven years of draught and famine.
Pharaoh is so pleased by Joseph’s wisdom that he makes him in charge of the Department of Agriculture, and later his right hand man. Joseph organizes the country to live moderately in the years of abundance, storing away grain for the famine to come. As a result, when the famine arrives, millions of lives are saved.
In a fascinating plot twist, the draught brings Joseph’s family to the edge of starvation. Joseph’s father hears of the store houses of grain in Egypt and sends his brothers to Pharaoh, for the draught has left them on the edge of starvation. When they arrive, Joseph recognizes them, but they don’t recognize him. He’s all grown up now, wearing Pharaoh’s fancy threads, and speaking Egyptian.
How will Joseph respond? Emotions whirl within him. He remembers the despair of the pit his brothers cast him down into, and old hurt and anger that has been buried in his heart arises within him. He jerks them around, accusing them of being spies. Terrified, they beg their case. Finally Joseph allows them to leave, but he hides some silverware in their baggage, and then has his guards find it. He accuses them of being thieves. They assume they are done for.
But there is something else inside of Joseph beside the urge for revenge, what Abraham Lincoln called our “better angels.” He recognizes that this is, after all, his own flesh and blood. Perhaps he realizes the hand he played in alienating his brothers. Perhaps his awareness of his own good fortune under God’s providence calls for graciousness on his part. He longs to be reconciled.
Joseph sends all of the Egyptians out of the room, leaving him alone with his brothers. And then he reveals himself, “I am your brother Joseph.” They are stunned, unable to speak. Joseph begins to cry so loudly that everybody hears his wailing in the surrounding homes.
We’re funny, us people. Somebody we are connected to hurts us, and in our anger we turn our backs on that person, declaring that we no longer care about them. The truth, of course, is that we do care, care deeply, but we are afraid to go to the place where Joseph was willing to go, the place where the heart wrenching tears come.
Joseph declares that God has taken the evil intentions of his brothers and brought about good from them. Many starving people – including his own flesh and blood – have been saved by the peculiar turn of events that began with their selling him into slavery.
In a good story, change is brought about in the course of dealing with the adversity. In Joseph’s case, the change is both outward: the effects of the famine are diminished. But the change also happens on the inside as well: Joseph’s character is changed. He becomes more Christ-like.
In the men’s group on Fridays we’ve been listening to an author who points out the claim made in the New Testament that Christ has always been there, from the beginning of time, working behind the scenes. This isn’t Jesus of Nazareth, but the second person of the trinity – the Son, who was incarnate in this particular man known as Jesus of Nazareth. What this means is that Christ has been at work in more ways then we can begin to imagine, including in other religions.
One way to read the Old Testament is to ask ourselves, “Where was Christ secretly at work?” In the Joseph story, I think we can recognize a number of possibilities. Christ was present nudging the brother to choose the lesser evil of selling their brother into slavery instead of killing him, so that his life was preserved.
Christ was there working to preserve life, saving millions of from starvation.
Christ was their nudging Joseph towards forgiveness rather than revenge, acting out in his own way the parable of the Prodigal Son, centuries before Jesus would tell the parable.
Christ was there transforming experiences of profound darkness into experience of overwhelming light.
Each one of us is living out a story. You could say that are various authors involved. God is the author who established to central character – that’s you. He wrote you precisely the way you are, with your unique combinations of gifts and limitations.
Others have a hand in writing our stories. The interactions we have with the stories of countless others are constantly shaping our story.
But we too have a hand in writing the story. Left to ourselves we would write the adversity parts out of our stories. But then our stories would be diminished, because there would be little motivation for us to change. The problems and conflicts provide the impetus to change who we are. It’s that simple.
I came across a powerful story on the front page of the New York Times of all places about a woman named Marsha Linehan, 67 who holds a phd in psychology and has devoted her professional life to developing effective treatments for people who are severely depressed and suicidal. The occasion for the article was that had decided to share her own story: how at the age of seventeen (the same age Joseph was thrown into a pit) she found herself in a deep, dark pit of despair as well. She was hospitalized in a psychiatric ward for the better part of three years with severe depression. She survived several suicide attempts. When she was discharged at age 20 she was given little hope. She continued to struggle with the darkness until one day while praying in a church she had a vision of shimmering light that left her with a strong sense that, for the first time in her life, she could love herself.
There were still difficult times to endure, but a corner had been turned. Slowly she began to make her way forward in building a better life. She devoted herself to helping others who had been where she had been. She developed a treatment based on two paradoxical principles: “radical acceptance” — accepting herself and her life, realizing that the misery is largely connected to grieving for some other life than the one a person is in fact living. The other principle was change where possible, slowly, steadily, building a better, more affirming quality of life.
The striking thing, of course, is that, like Joseph, without having traveled to the truly dark places she visited in her life, she could not have been such a vessel of light for others.
The larger theme of every particular story is that Christ is working behind the scenes to invite us to become more Christ-like ourselves. God wants to be partners with us in the writing of a better story.
So again: our lives are stories. The Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that entered Jesus of Nazareth as he embraced his story, whispers into our ears to write a better story than the one we are willing to settle for.
I want to share a quote from a book I’ve been reading by Donald Miller entitled “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: How I Learned to Live a Better Story.”
“I like the part of the Bible that talks about God speaking the story into existence, as though everything we see and feel were sentences from his mouth, all the wet of the world his spit.
I feel written. My skin feels written, and my desires feel written. My sexuality was a word spoken by God, that I would be male, and I would have brown hair and brown eyes and come from a womb. It feels literary, doesn’t it, as if we are characters in books.
You can call it God or a conscience, or you can dismiss it as that intuitive knowing we all have as human beings, as living story tellers; but here is a knowing I feel that guides me toward better stories, toward being a better character. I believe there is a writer outside ourselves, plotting a better story for us, interacting with us, even, and whispering a better story into our consciousness.
As a kid, the only sense I got from God was guilt, something I dismissed as a hypersensitive conscience I got from being raised in a church with a controlling pastor. But that isn’t the voice I’m talking about. That voice was the leftover hyperactive conscience I got form being raised in a church with a controlling pastor.
The real Voice is stiller and smaller and seems to know, without confusion, the difference between right and wrong and the subtle delineation between the beautiful and profane. It’s not an agitated Voice, but ever patient as though it approves a million false starts. The Voice I am talking about is a deep water of calling wisdom that says, Holy your tongue, don’t talk about that person that way; forgive the friend you haven’t talked to; don’t look at that woman as a possession; I want to show you the sunset, look and see how short life is and how your troubles are not worth worrying about; buy this bottle of wine and call your friend and see if he can get together, because, remember, he was supposed to have that conversation with his daughter, and you should ask him about it.”
So my family is taking off this afternoon on a two week road trip today, traveling to North Carolina and then up to Michigan. We’ve taken some good trips in the past, but maybe we should have taken more. I’m probably to blame for not having taken more trips. I had my reasons. Saving money. It always seemed easier, more relaxing to stay close to home. Living in close quarters for two weeks, visiting family with the old issues to address, well, who knows what might get stirred up?
But I suggested this trip, realizing somewhere inside me that some risks are involved to write a better story. Sometimes you have to get off the coach and hit the road to give yourself an opportunity to go places that make your story more interesting.
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UNA CARGA DE LAVADO
"Una carga de lavado" (A load of washing) is a work that intervenes spatially on the terrace of the Spanish Cultural Center in Chile. The work appropriates the space through the concept of a clothe-line, from which white fabrics printed with photographic images of wet clothes hang. From this gesture, the work proposes an experimental way to understand photography, without limiting itself to the usages of conventional supports and highlighting the power of photography in the appropriation of the architectural space. It also proposes a reflection on the domestic environment, staging the routines and rituals that constitute it. Thus, the work confronts the audience with a situation, which on the one hand is domestic and familiar, but implausible as it is in an exhibition space.
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How Long Do You Soak Fish In Saltwater
Can you Soak fish in salt water overnight?
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Can you wash fish with salt?
Rinse well in water water and wash well 3 times or more until the water seems clear. Then add a spoon of turmeric powder and salt to the fishes. Coat the fishes well on all sides of the fish pieces and set aside for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes wash the fish pieces well once again.
What is the best thing to Soak fish in?
Soak fish in 1/4 cup vinegar, lemon juice or wine and water before cooking it for a sweet tender taste. Remove the fishy smell from your hands by washing with vinegar and water or salt and water.
Can I leave fish in water overnight?
Even the freshest fish will noticeably degrade after spending a night at 38°F (3°C), which is about the temperature that most home refrigerators maintain. True, eating fish that’s been stored at that temperature overnight won’t kill you.
How long can you soak fresh fish?
Usually, 20 to 30 minutes is the longest you’ll want your fish to stay in a marinade or even less if it’s a thin piece. Thick slabs, or extra-firm fish such as sturgeon or swordfish, can go longer.
Why do we wash fish with salt?
Concentrated salt solutions will dehydrate bacteria, Protozoa, and other pests such as hydra. Salt is easily flushed away with fresh water and any residue is harmless to fish.
How do you clean fish with salt?
I use 1/4 cup of salt to 1-1/2 to 2 gallons of water (not to picky on the measurement), and soak for a couple of hours. The game does not taste salty, so I assume the same for fish. Try it on few fillets before you soak them all if you have any doubt.
Should you soak fish in saltwater before freezing?
i’ve always soaked filets in salt water overnight,then rinse well before freezing or cooking. gives the fish a milder flavor,removes blood and firms the flesh.
Can I marinate fish overnight?
Yes, you can marinate fish overnight in the fridge. It is not a good idea to marinate fish for more than 24 hours before cooking it because the fish will go bad and become unsafe to eat. Also, fish should only be marinated in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Marinating fish can also affect the flavor.
Why do you Soak fish in milk?
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Editor’s note: Beacon was created in 1913 from Matteawan and Fishkill Landing.
150 Years Ago (May 1870)
Charles Bates, who worked at the Seamless Clothing Co. in Matteawan, walked to work 5 miles each way from his home in Canterbury, south of Newburgh. He later moved to Low Point [Chelsea], 4 miles north of Matteawan, and complained that it didn’t give him as much exercise.
Ellen McCarty, who had saved $800 [about $15,000 today] over a number of years working for Mrs. Dubois near Glenham, began to obsess so fervently over the safety of her savings that Mrs. Dubois became alarmed and fired her. When McCarty began stopping at random houses in Matteawan, a county judge ordered her sent to the lunatic asylum at Utica.
125 Years Ago (May 1895)
Minnie Schatzle sued the village of Matteawan for $20,000 [about $600,000 today] for injuries she said she sustained when she slipped on an icy sidewalk on Fountain Square in March.
Matteawan police filed a warrant with the Brooklyn district attorney asking for a prisoner named Frank H. Sutton to be extradited for trial on charges that he was part of a gang that broke into the village post office in February, blew up a safe and shot a constable who responded to the explosion.
Fanny Korn, who had been convicted of killing one of her children, had tried to escape from the state asylum for the criminally insane at Matteawan eight times when she was taken to a court appearance in Newburgh. The female officer who accompanied her, Mary Osborn, stopped at the post office on their return to the ferry boat to mail a letter. When she turned around, Korn was gone.
About the same time, a judge ordered the release of James Haughey from the Matteawan asylum. Doctors from the hospital testified that the inmate was still insane, but two doctors not from the hospital said he just needed some fresh air.
Two employees were seriously burned and suffered broken legs when the cylinder of the centrifugal machine at the Matteawan Manufacturing Co. burst while making 3,000 revolutions a minute and sent fragments of iron in all directions.
The employees of C. Clayton Bourne’s brickyard, near Fishkill Landing, went on strike. Bourne called the sheriff, saying he had been threatened.
Beer, Public Health and the Pandemic of 1918By Diane Lapis
The 1918 influenza pandemic had a stronghold in Beacon as it did everywhere across the globe.
John Cronin, the city’s commissioner of public safety, lost his brother, William, who lived in New York City, to the disease on Oct. 8. Three days later, a record 95 cases were reported in Beacon, with no end in sight.
In response, Cronin issued two health orders. The first closed the schools, moving-picture houses, theaters, churches and Sunday schools, and canceled all public meetings and other public assemblies. The second closed saloons, hotel barrooms, pool and billiard rooms and ice cream and soda-water parlors. Goods were allowed to be sold, but only for takeout.
Eight saloon owners who defied the order were promptly arraigned before a city judge and released without bail. They immediately reopened their saloons and were again arraigned, but this time bail was set at $1,000 each (about $18,000 today). Their attorney advised them to “punch the nose” of any man who attempted to interfere with their businesses, beginning with Cronin.
Cronin ordered the police chief to send his officers to disperse any gatherings, but the chief refused and appealed to the mayor (who was also a liquor dealer), who backed him. Cronin then sent a 200-word telegram to the governor. On Oct.23, a hearing was held at the Mase Hook & Ladder Co. Cronin testified that he had observed 50 men at the Conway Cafe bar and that the bartenders were cleaning beer glasses by dipping them in cold water. Six doctors affirmed that they were treating hundreds of cases and that there were several deaths daily. They noted that disease spread when people congregated and that cold water did not remove germs from drinking glasses.
The case then went to a Dutchess County court. On Nov. 4, Judge C.W.H. Arnold declared that Cronin, under the power vested in him by the City Charter, had the legal authority to close saloons during a pandemic. Each of the eight proprietors was arrested for disorderly conduct, tried and convicted. A reporter described these proceedings as enough “to rival in intensity the liveliest action on the Western front.”
It is not known how many city residents contracted influenza during the pandemic. But the resolve of Commissioner Cronin probably saved many lives.
Lapis is president of the Beacon Historical Society (beaconhistorical.org).
100 Years Ago (May 1920)
Union painters adopted a pay schedule of $6 a day, an increase of $1.50. They argued that $6 was the equivalent of $3 before the war.
K.O. Smith, described as the “cigarette fiend from the State Hospital,” was the favorite in a main bout at the Beacon Athletic Club against Kid Sheldon of Hopewell Junction, but threw in the sponge against the upstart at the end of the third round.
The hotel at the top of Mount Beacon opened for the season with a new steel cable on the incline road. More than 1,000 people went up the first day.
Jack Moaks, who lost the spot for his lunch wagon in Poughkeepsie and attempted to relocate to Beacon, said he was misled by John Cronin, the commissioner of public safety, about whether he could operate there. After shipping his wagon to Beacon and setting up, Moaks said he was told by the building inspector that he was violating an ordinance that prohibited operating within 25 feet of any frame structure on Main Street.
The remains of Corp. George Delahay, who was wounded in combat in France and died at a hospital there of pneumonia, were brought back after burial in England. He was the first Dutchess County casualty whose body was brought home for re-interment. A service was held at St. Andrew’s Church.
In an unusual move, the prosecutor in the trial of a man accused of assault asked the judge to direct the jury to acquit the defendant. The defense attorneys for James Galvin produced multiple witnesses who said that the culprit who hit a Newburgh junk dealer over the head with a milk bottle was actually Joseph Skelly.
75 Years Ago (May 1945)
Charles Nagle retired as chair of the Beacon Republican Committee, after 10 years in which he oversaw every city office, except commissioner of public works, claimed by a Republican. The Beacon Democrats said they were determined to offer a full slate of candidates in the next election.
Corp. Jay J. Newcomb Jr. was listed as a German prisoner of war.
The three sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Bride were each serving in the Armed Forces: Pvt. 1st Class Walter Bride was with the infantry in Italy; Seaman John Bride was training in San Diego; and Sgt. William Bride was in Burma.
Thirty-two people, including two young women from Beacon, were arrested when police raided a speakeasy in Newburgh. Each was fined $10.
Two brothers, ages 16 and 28, were arrested for stealing tires from automobiles parked near the Beacon theater. The elder brother was given 60 days in jail.
Herbert C. Pell, a former minister to Portugal and Hungary, and most recently a member of the Allied War Crimes Commission, spoke at a Memorial Day service in Beacon. “We can honor the dead in no better way than by considering the survivors,” he said. “We must see to it that we are a nation and not a mere fortuitous agglomeration of self-seeking individuals.”
Philip Walter, 53, also known as Boob Geeters, was sentenced to three months in jail for assault.
Carol Wheeler of Beacon wrote to President Truman to ask that her husband, who was serving in the Navy in the Pacific, be furloughed to see their 3-year-old daughter, whom doctors said might not live much longer due to a heart condition.
Nine men were arrested by police officers who broke up a game of “skin” in the basement of a Ferry Street home at 4:15 a.m. The officers confiscated $19.
An 18-year-old Beacon man drowned after the canoe he was paddling with two friends overturned in high waves in the Hudson River south of Long Dock. A patrol officer grappled from shore for five hours before he could hook the body; the water was too rough for boats to recover it.
50 Years Ago (May 1970)
The Schoonmaker’s Department Store building, sitting empty at the corner of Main and Chestnut, was purchased by the Beacon Furniture Co., which planned to move its operations there from 165 Main St. The firm was founded 1937 by Philip Isaacs at 155 Main St. and in 1940 moved to 165 Main. When Philip retired, his son Marvin took over the business.
Corinne Pine, 17, a senior at Beacon High School, was named the 1970 Dutchess County Loyalty Day Queen.
The chairman of the Beacon Republican Committee said a “small clique of miscontents” was trying to destroy the local party by protesting its decision to find a member guilty of disloyalty because he ran on the Conservative Party line for commissioner of finance.
After a group called People Against Pollution asked the Beacon council to ban pesticides such as DDT, which was used to kill mosquitoes, the city’s health officer said “there is no basis or foundation to any claim that cancer may be the result of such spray.” [The federal government banned DDT in 1972.]
Curt Stewart, who had moved to Beacon with his family from South Carolina at age 11, appeared in a television series, A Town Without Shame, that was unusual in that it had no script; the actors improvised the dialogue. His film credits included Putney Swope, Cotton Comes to Harlem and The Landlord.
The 2,500-acre Hudson Highlands State Park was dedicated by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller on Breakneck Ridge. The preserve had been purchased with $1.5 million from the state and $1.5 million from the Rockefeller family. Conservationists first called for the area to be preserved as a state park in 1931, when a stone quarry began eating away the face of Mount Taurus. In 1963 Central Hudson said it planned to build a power plant near Breakneck Ridge and in 1967 Georgia-Pacific said it would construct a wall-board plant on Little Stony Point. Both plans were dropped. About 100 state corrections officers were among the 250 people who hiked with the governor to the foot of Breakneck for the ceremony; they were there to protest their stalled contract negotiations.
A woman was charged with shooting her husband dead with a single shot to the chest from a .22 caliber pistol. Four of their five children, who ranged in age from 22 months to 10 years, were home at the time, police said.
Two patrolmen who responded to a call about a crowd gathered at 294 Main St. helped deliver a baby boy.
25 Years Ago (May 1995)
Serial killer Ricardo Caputo went on trial for the 1974 death of his court-appointed psychologist at the Matteawan Hospital for the Criminally Insane. He had been sent to the Beacon facility after being found incompetent to stand trial for a 1971 killing. The psychologist had him transferred to a minimum-security facility on Wards Island, and, while on a weekend furlough, he strangled her in Yonkers. Caputo fled to San Francisco, where he killed a third woman in 1975, and to Mexico, where he killed a fourth in 1977. (He also was a suspect in two other U.S. murders.) He returned to his native Argentina, married and had four children, but in 1994 turned himself in to U.S. authorities, saying he felt guilty. [Caputo changed his plea during the trial and was sent to Attica, where he died in 1997 of a heart attack.] | <urn:uuid:2008c548-2bff-40cd-82b2-fb1a1cb870a1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://highlandscurrent.org/2020/05/26/looking-back-in-beacon-5/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.984784 | 2,595 | 2.375 | 2 |
“Real courage comes not from turning on each other, but by turning towards one another.” — Pres. Obama, Funeral Speech of John Lewis
Below we continue discussing the topic of race with Winthrop Town Manager Austin Faison.
Q. This is our fourth interview. How does your family feel about how publicly vocal you’ve been on the topic of race?
A. My wife Nneka supported my decision to address these topics. She is an empowered Black woman and speaks to these same issues at her own workplace. Her high school outside Philadelphia recently appointed her to its board and she is working on a diversity assessment of the school. My father’s response was pretty simple—“Well said.” We have talked about these issues for most of my life and he has helped inform my viewpoint. Since I am in a position where people listen to my voice, I am passing along the same information that he shared with me. My mother was also very supportive of what I had to say.
Q. In our first interview, you recommended some books to white people who want to be better allies. What do you consider to be essential reading for Black youths and why?
A. There are many stories that haven’t been told, or that have been suppressed. If I were to name one thing, it would be the Ta-Nehisi Coates run on the graphic novel Black Panther. It is interesting to consider a world where a country like that could exist and how it would deal with the current state of global affairs.
Q. In “Between the World and Me”, Coates says he cannot comprehend his son’s Blackness any more than his own father could comprehend his. Can you relate to this idea of different generations of Blackness, and if so, how does this play out within your own family?
A. I can relate to the feeling of different generations of blackness and the diversity within the Black population. My father had two Black parents; I have a White mother and a Black father; my son has a Black mother and a mixed-race father. Within the generations of my family that I can touch, we look a little different and we have been afforded different opportunities. The world has changed around us as we have strived to achieve the American Dream, and it seems like we are getting closer with each generation.
Q. What would you say to young Black men and women who are considering going into city management?
A. I would encourage them to pursue a career in the industry. There is a need for more diversity in appointed leadership positions.
Read the other interviews in this series:
Let’s Talk about Race: A Conversation with Town Manager Austin Faison
Let’s Talk about Race: A Conversation with Town Manager Austin Faison – Part II
Let’s Talk about Race: A Conversation with Town Manager Austin Faison – Part III
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The following are the baseball events of the year 1949 throughout the world.
Major League Baseball
- World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1)
- All-Star Game, July 12 at Ebbets Field: American League, 11-7
- First Caribbean World Series: Almendares (Cuba)
- College World Series: Texas
- Little League World Series: Hammonton, New Jersey
- Negro League Baseball All-Star Game: East, 4-0
- All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: Rockford Peaches over South Bend Blue Sox (4-0)
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Rookie of the Year
- Roy Sievers (AL)
- Don Newcombe (NL)
- The Sporting News Player of the Year Award
- The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award
Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
National League final standings
- January 12 - The New York Giants are fined $2,000, and manager Leo Durocher $500, for signing Freddie Fitzsimmons as a coach while he was still under contract to the Boston Braves. Fitzsimmons gets a $500 fine and a 30-day spring training suspension.
- January 25 - Lou Boudreau is rewarded for the Cleveland Indians' championship with a two-year, $65,000 annual contract as player-manager.
- January 27 - Fred Saigh buys out the interest of Robert Hannegan and now controls 90 percent of the St. Louis Cardinals stock. Saigh and Hannegan had swung the deal in 1947 with only $60,300 in cash in a $four million deal. Hannegan came out with $866,000 profit in two years.
- January 28 - The New York Giants sign their first black players, Negro Leaguers Monte Irvin (OF) and Ford Smith (P). They are assigned to minor league Jersey City. Irvin will star for the Giants but Smith never makes the major leagues.
- February 2 - Brothers Bill DeWitt and Charlie DeWitt gain control of the St. Louis Browns by acquiring 57 percent of the stock from Dick Muckerman for $one million.
- February 7 - Outfielder Joe DiMaggio signs with the New York Yankees for $100,000, the first six-figure contract in major league history.
- February 9 - A federal appeals court orders the $300,000 suit against Major League Baseball by Mexican League jumper Danny Gardella back to a lower court for trial.
- March 1 - The St. Louis Browns, owners of Sportsman's Park, move to evict the St. Louis Cardinals in order to gain a rental increase.
- March 2 - Joe DiMaggio leaves the New York Yankees' spring training camp to have an ailing right heel examined at Johns Hopkins Hospital. DiMaggio is told that no surgery is needed and he returns to Florida, but the heel will continue to bother him. The star is hitting just 7-for-31 in the Grapefruit League.
- March 8 - Max Lanier and Fred Martin, late of the Mexican League, file a $2.5 million suit against the major leagues. A federal judge on April one will deny their right to be reinstated.
- April 8 - Dissension rumors surround the NL title-holder Boston Braves after manager Billy Southworth calls a closed meeting of the club in a South Carolina hotel.
- April 18 - On Opening Day, the Philadelphia Phillies win 4–0 over the Boston Braves at Braves Field, and the Washington Senators defeat the Philadelphia Athletics 3–2 at Griffith Stadium.
- April 19:
- At pregame ceremonies marking the season opener in Yankee Stadium, a granite monument to Babe Ruth is unveiled in center field. Plaques honoring Lou Gehrig and Miller Huggins are also presented. Mrs. Babe Ruth, Mayor William O'Dwyer, and Governor Thomas E. Dewey are at the game.
- In Brooklyn, the Dodgers pay tribute to Jack "Shorty" Laurice, the "number one" fan and leader of the Ebbets Field "Sym-phony" band. Laurice died in 1948.
- Before 53,000 at Tiger Stadium, Detroit Tigers rookie Johnny Groth homers twice in his first three at-bats against theChicago White Sox.
- April 20 - Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Willie Jones hits four consecutive doubles, tying an NL mark with Dick Bartell (1933) and Ernie Lombardi (1935).
- April 24 - Lloyd Merriman of the Cincinnati Reds hits a home run and a triple in his first major league game.
- April 28 - A New York fan charges Leo Durocher with assault after the Giants lose 15–2 to Brooklyn. Commissioner Happy Chandler suspends Durocher but he is absolved on May 3. Chandler criticizes teams for lax security that allows fans on the field.
- April 30 - Rocky Nelson hits an "inside-the-glove" two-run home run in short center-left field to turn a ninth inning 3–1 Chicago Cubs lead into a 4–3 St. Louis Cardinals victory. Cubs center fielder Andy Pafko's catch is ruled a trap by umpire Al Barlick, as Pafko races in, holding the ball high as runners circle the bases.
- May 1 - Elmer Valo becomes the first AL player to hit two bases-loaded triples in a game when he leads the Philadelphia Athletics to a 15–9 win in the first of two games against the Washington Senators. Valo will have a third bases-loaded triple during the season, to tie the AL mark of Shano Collins set in 1918. The A's take game 2, 7–3, called after seven innings.
- May 3 - Taking advantage of the shortened fence installed by Chicago White Sox GM Frank Lane, the Washington Senators belt seven home runs – and need them all – in beating Chicago, 14–12 in 10 innings. This is the only time a team has collected seven homers in an extra-inning contest. Clyde Vollmer leads the hit parade with a pair, followed by Mark Christman, Gil Coan, Al Evans, Eddie Robinson and Bud Stewart. The Sox get homers from Joe Tipton and Gus Zernial.
- May 4:
- Chicago White Sox infielder Floyd Baker, who will play 874 games in his 13-year major league career, hits his only career home run off pitcher Sid Hudson, into "Home Run Lane", named for the new fence installed by Sox GM Frank Lane, in an 8–7 loss to the Washington Senators.
- A day after the two teams played to a 13-inning, 14-14 tie, the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 5–1 behind Virgil Trucks' three-hitter. The Tigers shell Boston pitcher Mickey Harris for 14 hits in five 2/3 innings.
- May 5:
- Charlie Gehringer, star second baseman of the Detroit Tigers from 1925 though 1941, is selected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Two days later, the Old-Timers committee will select Kid Nichols and Mordecai Brown.
- At the Polo Grounds, Johnny Mize pounds a 10th-inning home run and the New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3–2 to sweep their three-game series. The homer off Murry Dickson is the 300th for Mize. Reliever Hank Behrman, in for Sheldon Jones, pitches out of tight jams in the 9th and 10th innings to win the game. Wally Westlake is stranded in the 10th after reaching Behrman for a leadoff triple.
- Before the start of a series with the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox abandon their trick left-field fence. The 5-foot chicken wire fence, erected to cut the distance by 20 feet, resulted in 11 home runs in eight games, but opponents hit seven of them. The AL will subsequently rule that fences cannot be moved more than once a season. The Yankees still win today, 7–5, to go 13–3. Tommy Henrich has the only homer, while Johnny Lindell, Yankees left fielder, twice makes catches that would've cleared the wire fence. Allie Reynolds, with help from Joe Page, is the winning pitcher.
- At Cleveland, Bob Feller, making his first start since pitching two innings in the season opener and coming up with a sore shoulder, beats the Boston Red Sox 7–3. Cleveland scores six runs in the second inning, including a three-run home run by Ken Keltner off Jack Kramer. On the next pitch, rookie Minnie Miñoso, making his second start, hits his first major-league homer. Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr hit 8th-inning homers for the Red Sox, while Joe Gordon adds a homer in the 5th for Cleveland.
- The Boston Red Sox acquire Al Zarilla from the St. Louis Browns for Stan Spence and cash consideration.
- May 6 - Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Bobby Shantz makes a sensational debut, tossing nine hitless innings in relief in a 13-inning 5–4 Athletics win over the Detroit Tigers. Shantz finally gives up two hits and a run in the 13th, but old-timer Wally Moses, now back with the A's, saves him with a two-run home run in the bottom of the 13th.
- May 8:
- At Shibe Park, the Cincinnati Reds score five runs in the ninth inning to take a 7–3 lead, but the Philadelphia Phillies tie to go into extra innings. Cincinnati then scores seven runs in the 12th to win 14–7.
- May 8 - Longtime St. Louis Cardinals owner Sam Breadon dies. Robert Hannegan, the man to whom he sold the club, will die on October 6.
- May 9:
- At Tiger Stadium, the Detroit Tigers set back the first-place New York Yankees 4–1, behind the five-hit pitching of Ted Gray. Vic Raschi also allows just five hits, including a home run by Dick Wakefield, in taking the loss.
- The first-place New York Giants win their seventh game in a row as pitcher Sheldon Jones stops the Chicago Cubs 7–2. Aided by ten walks and home runs by Sid Gordon and Willard Marshall, the Giants pin the loss on starter Ralph Hamner, who allows one hit in three innings.
- May 14 - Roy Sievers hits a home run and a double to drive in four runs, leading the St. Louis Browns' 8–3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Slick-fielding Detroit first baseman Paul Campbell ties a major league record by making two unassisted double plays. While with minor league Montreal in 1941, Campbell started 26 DPs at 1B.
- May 15 - In the first game of a doubleheader at Comiskey Park, Chicago White Sox pitchers Bill Wight and Al Gettel shut out the Cleveland Indians 10–0 and 2–0.
- Boston Braves pitcher Vern Bickford stops the Brooklyn Dodgers 4–0, allowing just four singles. One is by Gil Hodges, extending his hitting streak to 17 games. Jim Russell switch-hits a home run and double to pin the loss on Morrie Martin. The Braves start Al Lakeman at first base in place of Earl Torgeson, who separated his shoulder yesterday when he attempted to block Jackie Robinson on a double play. Torgeson will be operated on tomorrow and will be sidelined several months.
- May 16 - The Chicago Cubs receive infielder Bob Ramazzotti from Brooklyn for IF Harry Schenz and $25,000.
- May 22 - Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe makes his first major league start a dandy, shutting out the Cincinnati Reds 3–0 in the first game of a doubleheader at Crosley Field. It's the first shutout in an NL debut in eleven years and extends Brooklyn's win streak at Cincinnati to 19 games going back to June 1947. Newcombe gives up hits to the first two batters, then allows just three more hits while walking none. He drives in two runs as well. In the second game, Ken Raffensberger then matches Newcombe by firing a one-hitter to beat Brooklyn 2–0, tossing only 83 pitches. The only hit is a leadoff single by Gil Hodges in the eighth inning. Raffensberger pitched two one-hitters against the Dodgers in the 1948 season.
- May 24 - Striking out the last six St. Paul batters, Maurice McDermott of minor league Louisville fans a total of 20 for a new league record. McDermott wins 3–1, striking out the side in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th innings.
- May 27 - The Cleveland Indians start the season so badly, 12–17, that owner Bill Veeck arranges a "Second Opening Day." Behind pitcher Al Benton, Cleveland make it a success, beating the Chicago White Sox 4–0. The Indians do rise to second place, within two 1/2 games of the top, but they will finish third, eight games back.
- May 28 - Chicago White Sox rookie left fielder Gus Zernial breaks his collarbone making a diving catch against the Cleveland Indians. He will be out of action for two months. Cleveland push across a run in the ninth inning against Howie Judson to take a 3–2 victory. Early Wynn is the winning pitcher.
- June 2 - At Shibe Park, the Philadelphia Phillies hit five home runs during the same inning (the 8th) in a 12–3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, tying the major league mark set by the 1939 New York Giants. Andy Seminick belts two, while Del Ennis, Willie Jones and Schoolboy Rowe have one each. Jones adds a triple as Granny Hamner's double jumps the extra bases total to 18, still a record. Seminick collects three HR overall.
- June 5 - Commissioner Happy Chandler lifts the ban on all players who jumped to the Mexican League, starting in 1946. Only Sal Maglie will make a significant mark after the exile. Lou Klein will be the first jumper to make a major-league box score, successfully pinch-hitting on June 16.
- June 9 - Philaldelphia Athletics pitcher Dick Fowler records nine putouts in a 12-inning 1–0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
- June 10 - Frank Frisch, who began the season as coach of the New York Giants, replaces Charlie Grimm as manager of the last-place Chicago Cubs.
- June 13 - In a trade of catchers, the New York Giants send Walker Cooper to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Ray Mueller.
- June 15:
- Eddie Waitkus of the Philadelphia Phillies is shot by 19-year-old Ruth Steinhagen at Chicago's Edgewater Beach Hotel. She will later be placed in a mental hospital. Waitkus battles for his life and will come back to play the following season.
- San Francisco Seals rookie outfielder Dino Restelli joins the Pittsburgh Pirates and hits seven home runs in his first 39 at bats. He will finish with 12, hitting .250 in 72 games, and is out of the NL the next year.
- June 16 - The Boston Braves bring up 19-year-old Del Crandall from International League Evansville and make him their regular catcher.
- June 26 - At Yankee Stadium, Pat Mullin of the Detroit Tigers hits three home runs in a Detroit 12–4 win over the New York Yankees.
- June 28 - After missing the first 69 games of the season because of an ailing heel, Joe DiMaggio returns to the New York Yankees lineup with a single and a home run to beat the Boston Red Sox 6–4 in a night game at Fenway Park. DiMaggio will hit four homers in a three-game sweep.
- June 29 - Mickey Owen and Luis Olmo rejoin the Brooklyn Dodgers from Mexican League exile.
- July 3 - At the Polo Grounds, New York Giants pitcher Monte Kennedy hits a grand slam and shuts out the Brooklyn Dodgers 16–0.
- July 4 - At Ebbets Field, the Brooklyn Dodgers increase their lead to two games over the St. Louis Cardinals by winning the twin bill from the Philadelphia Phillies, 7–1 and 8–4, while St. Louis divides with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- July 6 - Cincinnati Reds catcher Walker Cooper, acquired recently from the Giants, collects six hits in seven at bats, including three home runs, and scores five times in a 23–4 Cincinnati victory over the Chicago Cubs.
- July 7 - New York Giants pitcher Dave Koslo hits the first two home runs of his career while beating the Philadelphia Phillies 11–3 at the Polo Grounds.
- July 8 - Hank Thompson and Monte Irvin are the first black players in Giants franchise history. Thompson starts at second base, and Irvin pinch-hits in the eighth inning. Thompson was also the first black to play for the St. Louis Browns in 1947, 12 days after Larry Doby's AL debut with the Cleveland Indians.
- July 12 - The National League commits five errors, allowing the American League to record an 11–7 triumph in the All-Star Game at Ebbets Field. The contest marks the first appearance of black players: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe in the NL lineup and Larry Doby among the AL stars.
- July 24:
- The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 14–1. This win gives St. Louis three straight victories at Ebbets Field, as they take over the lead Brooklyn has held through most of the season.
- Four members of the Duluth club in the Northern League are killed, and 14 are injured, seven critically, in a bus-truck crash near St. Paul, Minnesota. All told, five are dead including manager George Treadwell, three players, and the driver of the truck. The injured include Mel McGaha, future major league manager in the 1960s, and Elmer Schoendienst, brother of Cardinals infielder Red Schoendienst. The tragedy recalls the bus crash three years ago in Spokane which took the lives of nine players.
- July 26 - Philaldelphia Athletics outfielder Wally Moses gets his 2,000 career hit off Joe Ostrowski of the St. Louis Browns.
- July 28:
- July 31 - At Crosley Field, Sid Gordon of the New York Giants blasts two home runs in the second inning of game two, as the Giants sweep the Cincinnati Reds, 10–0 and 9–0, behind pitchers Larry Jansen and Adrián Zabala.
- August 6 - Luke Appling appears in his 2,154th game as a shortstop, surpassing the major league mark set by Rabbit Maranville. Appling will finish his career with 2,218 games at SS.
- August 8 - Carl Furillo returns to the Brooklyn Dodgers lineup after an injury and hits .431 in the final eight weeks of the season. He will finish at .322, fourth best in the NL.
- August 9 - Dom DiMaggio's 34-game hitting streak is on the line against Vic Raschi and the New York Yankees. Hitless in his first four at bats, Dom hits a sinking line drive in the eighth inning that his brother Joe catches at his shoetops. The Boston Red Sox win 6–3 to move 5 1/2 games behind the Yankees. Dom had started his streak after going hitless against Raschi.
- August 15 - Reports of clubhouse troubles trail the Boston Braves all season. Owner Lou Perini prevails on manager Billy Southworth to take a leave of absence. The team spurts briefly under Johnny Cooney but finishes under .500, in fourth place. Braves players vote Southworth only a half-share of last year's World Series earnings but commissioner Happy Chandler restores the full share.
- August 21 - A barrage of bottles from the Shibe Park stands as protest of a decision by umpire George Barr over a trapped fly ball results in the first forfeiture in the major leagues in seven years. The New York Giants, who receive this 4–0 forfeit over the Philadelphia Phillies, gave one away in 1942 when hordes of youngsters invaded the Polo Grounds field.
- August 22- The New York Giants sell veteran slugger Johnny Mize to the New York Yankees for $40,000.
- August 27 - Former Mexican League jumpers Max Lanier and Fred Martin drop their $2.5 million suit against Major League Baseball.
- September 9 - Despite terrorizing the NL with his bat and baserunning during the season, Jackie Robinson is picked off base by Dave Koslo, the fourth time this year New York Giants pitchers have nabbed him.
- September 13 - For the second time in his career, Ralph Kiner hits home runs in four consecutive at bats, over two games. Kiner performed the same feat in 1947. The two home runs today are numbers 33 and 34. Kiner's 1949 total will include 25 on the road, 29 at Forbes Field, 14 of them in the bullpen enclosure still known as Greenberg Gardens.
- September 15 - Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tiny Bonham dies following an appendectomy and stomach surgery, just 18 days after his last pitching performance, an 8–2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Mrs. Bonham will receive the first benefits under the players pension plan, $90 a month for 10 years.
- September 20 - Jackie Robinson steals home in a 5–0 Brooklyn Dodgers victory against the Chicago Cubs. It is his fifth steal of home this year and the 13th in his three years in the NL. That is the most in the majors since Ben Chapman stole his 15th and last in 1940, his 11th season.
- September 24:
- Boston Braves third baseman Bob Elliott hits three successive home runs as the Braves down the Giants 6–4.
- At Fenway Park, Ellis Kinder pitches a six-hit shutout and Ted Williams lines his 42nd home run to beat the New York Yankees 2–0 and pull the Red Sox one game behind New York. Kinder is 15-1 at Fenway this season.
- September 25:
- The St. Louis Cardinals, in first place for two months, win their final home game, and the Dodgers lose to the Phillies, maintaining the Cards' 1 1/2 game lead.
- Despite 71 injuries that kept players out of games, Casey Stengel and his New York Yankees have been in first place all season. But today the Boston Red Sox move into a tie for first place with a 4–1 victory over Allie Reynolds. Ted Williams hits his 43rd home run, and Mel Parnell wins his 25th game of the season. Parnell is 16-3 at Fenway Park this year. Joe DiMaggio listens to the game from a hospital, bedridden with pneumonia. The Yankees return to New York and are greeted at Grand Central Station by a huge crowd of fans, including Mrs. Babe Ruth, who predicts, "Whoever wins tomorrow should go all the way."
- September 26 - Before 67,434 at Yankee Stadium, the Boston Red Sox survive a rhubarb-filled 7–6 win when Johnny Pesky scores on a disputed squeeze play. Leading by one game, the Red Sox will visit the Washington Senators in a three-game series before their last two games of the year against the New York Yankees.
- September 27 - The Boston Red Sox, winners of 16 out of the last 19 with the Senators, win the opener at Griffith Stadium 6–4.
- September 28:
- Facing Ray Scarborough, the Senators' top pitcher, the Boston Red Sox take a 1–0 lead into the ninth inning only to have the Senators tie it up. Mel Parnell, in relief for Boston, bounces a curve ball past catcher Birdie Tebbetts, and the winning run scores from third base.
- The New York Yankees, taking 2 out of 3 games from the Philadelphia Athletics, stay one game behind the Boston Red Sox with two games left.
- Called up from Triple-A Toronto in mid-September, Eddie Sanicki of the Phillies gets his third hit of the season. All three are home runs. On September 14, Sanicki had homered with two men on his first big-league at bat, against Rip Sewell of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- September 29 - The St. Louis Cardinals lose 7-2 to former Redbird Murry Dickson, now with the Pittsburgh Pirates, following a George Munger defeat. The Dodgers take two games from the Braves and a half-game lead in the NL.
- September 30:
- The Boston Red Sox outlasts the Washington Senators 11-9 to move into New York for the showdown for the AL pennant.
- Ralph Kiner hits his 54th home run, his 16th in September, as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Herm Wehmeier and the Cincinnati Reds 3–2. Kiner's monthly total eclipses Cy Williams' 1923 NL mark.
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- January 9 - Harry McIntire, 69, NL pitcher for Brooklyn and Chicago, lost 20 games three times
- February 10 - Johnny Bates, 66, outfielder for four NL teams, hit .305 for the Phillies in 1910
- March 11 - Eric McNair, 39, infielder for four AL teams, hit .324 for the White Sox in 1939
- March 15 - Bill Cissell, 45, middle infielder who struggled to overcome the high expectations of his $123,000 purchase from the minors in 1927
- March 30 - Bill Bernhard, 78, one of the first pitchers to jump from the NL to the AL, later a 20-game winner for Cleveland and a minor league manager
- April 4 - George Suggs, 66, pitcher, twice winner of 20 games
- May 8 - Sam Breadon, 72, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals from 1920 to 1947
- June 12 - Oliver Marcelle, 53, star third baseman in the Negro Leagues
- June 25 - Buck Freeman, 77, outfielder who led both NL and AL in home runs, batted .300 four times
- July 23 - John Anderson, 75, Norwegian outfielder who led NL in triples and AL in steals
- August 22 - Chief Zimmer, 88, catcher for 19 seasons, 13 with the Cleveland Spiders, batted .300 four times
- September 12 - Sherry Smith, 58, pitcher who lost a 14-inning game 2-1 to Babe Ruth in 1916 World Series, pitched 3-hitter in 1920 Series
- September 15 - Tiny Bonham, 36, All-Star pitcher, won 103 games for Yankees and Pirates; died following an appendectomy
- October 2 - Wildfire Schulte, 67, right fielder for the Cubs, won NL's 1911 MVP award, stole home 22 times
- October 20 - Dick Rudolph, 62, spitball pitcher won 121 games for Boston Braves, also first and last games of 1914 World Series | <urn:uuid:9d7bf019-6e6b-4c1a-afa9-f8a61c50dc22> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://armchairgm.fandom.com/wiki/1949_in_baseball | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.942693 | 5,852 | 1.828125 | 2 |
Center for Additive Manufacturing of Metals (CAMM)
What is CAMM?
The Center for Additive Manufacturing of Metals (CAMM) is a center focused on additive manufacturing of metals based at the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) on the campus of the University of Maine. CAMM is committed to leading the way for Maine’s businesses to familiarize themselves with additive metal manufacturing (AMM) technology, as well as workforce development and training and to facilitate the mass adoption of AMM technology in Maine.
Working with CAMM
- send us a CAD file of your part, and our engineers will analyze it to make sure we can print it properly; or
- set up a meeting with us, where we will help you finalize your core concepts, create a CAD file, and convert it to a 3D model we can print.
Additive Metal Manufacturing
Additive metal manufacturing (AMM) is the process of fusing small (10-50µm) metal particles together to form physical parts. Our current system, the Studio System+™ by Desktop Metal, uses Bound Metal Deposition™ (metal powder mixed with wax and a polymer binder extruded layer by layer) to create metal structures that have similar properties to metal parts produced via casting or subtractive processes (e.g., milling, turning). For more information, be sure to visit Desktop Metal’s website or read their best practices for design.
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At CAMM, we strive to help Maine businesses reach their greatest potential by utilizing the latest in AMM technology to reduce pricing and increase speed of development on tooling, fixturing, and complex shapes and parts. We take your core concepts and work out the details of how to build it. No idea is too big or too small!
We currently utilize the Desktop Metal Studio System+, which currently prints in both 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steel. Our location within the AMC also means we have access to the entirety of the AMC’s machining and post-processing facilities, including CNC machining, turning, and surface finishing machines. We are also committed to maintaining the latest in AMM technology, and plan to acquire equipment to help us fulfill this commitment.
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On-the-Job: Making the Most of Your Job
To get your dream job is amazing. Not everyone is lucky to do something they love. If you are one of them, then make the most of it. You might ask, “How can I make my job experience worthwhile?” There are many things you can do to make your working life a pleasant one. After all, some people who have disabilities aren’t able to get the jobs they want. In Utah, steps must be taken to qualify for disability benefits. Many companies still hire people with disabilities, so you can check your preferred company to find out. Now that’s out of the way, here are some things to make a job experience amazing:
The staff and bosses should be able to voice out their concerns to each other. It’s important to keep the communication line open. Doing so allows everyone to contribute their knowledge which can be beneficial to the team.
If you’re bothered with anything or you want to suggest something, be upfront about it. Who knows, your ideas may improve a certain aspect of the core values of the company. Aside from that, being open to communicating means you should be alright with constructive criticisms too. This is supposed to hone you, not destroy you.
You should also be open to the suggestions of others if it’s for the benefit of the team. Keeping an open mind and welcoming attitude prevents rifts between colleagues. After all, you’re all working on getting to the same goal for the company.
Life Outside of Work
Having a balance between your work and personal life will help you put things into perspective. Working hard can make you feel stressed at times, so you need to have a good personal life to balance that.
For example, you work all week so during the weekends, try to spend time with your family. Pursue a hobby or date yourself to have the chance to unwind. Your work may take too much of your time, but leisure time can help you have a fresh mind at work. Besides, when you give time for your personal life, you don’t miss out on anything like special family occasions. These are the things that also matter. By doing so, you won’t regret anything later in life thinking if only you were present more.
Dedication in Your Work
No work is easy. Even when you are doing the job you want, it can still be hard. That’s work life. But with dedication, you’re showing everyone that you’re determined to give the best you got.
In your job, you will do lots of sacrifices. Any kind of job requires patience, especially if you need to go to the office every day. There are sacrifices when not all your employees and bosses agree with you. But, that’s part of the job. With that, you learn to grow as an individual and a career person. What’s important is giving your best and learning from your mistakes.
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Surfing Tips: Getting a Better Surfing Experience January 9, 2017
Over the years of attending surf lessons South Australia a lot of surfing tips might have been given to you by numerous instructors. Developing your surfing skills and getting the right gear for the sport is a must for you to become a better surfer. Most of the time, aspiring pro surfers will watch videos of famous surfers to pick on some great board maneuvers in the waters.
If you want to discover some of the advanced know-hows that will help improve your skills in surfing, read the list below:
Get to pick the right wave. Unlike your perception when you first started surfing, waves are NOT ALL THE SAME. You need to learn how to pick the right wave to flawlessly showcase your surf maneuvers. Checking how the wave breaks will give you the idea as to where you need to position your board in the vast waters.
Use your keen observations. The most important aspect that allows a surfer to stay and exhibit great techniques on a surfboard is their ability to observe the waves. Adjusting the body’s weight and successfully gearing the board towards your goal endpoint is a product of being able to carefully observe the waves.
Play by the rules of gravity. For you to gain more speed when you’re riding the waves with your surfboard, all you need to do is to stay low. Slightly bend your knees when standing on your board to maintain a low center of gravity. This position allows you to be more stable atop the board.
Do not be stiff, adjust your feet. When you first learned how to stand up on your surfboard, you probably became hesitant to move your feet so that you won’t fall off the board easily. However, this may have caused your stiff movements. Adjust your foot slowly to easily maneuver the board as you gain speed.
Focus on a goal. Do not be too greedy when you want to improve your skills. Focus on a goal and learn how to do it. There are many surfing techniques that you can learn but allowing yourself to improve one skill at a time is the best way to do it. Other techniques will be much easier to do once you master the basic.
Learn from watching slow motion surfing videos. Watching a lot of surfing videos might have become part of your routine since you want to pick up techniques from professional surfers. The best way to properly observe what they do is to watch surfing videos in slow motion. You can see tiny details, foot movements, body shifts and other actions more clearly. There are always a lot of details that is involved with great surfing maneuvers that you would want to learn.
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Coke is undoubtedly one of the most popular drinks. Not only is it tasy but it is also efficient and can be used for cleaning in and around the house.
Do you want to know what you can clean with coke besides drinking it? We have listed many helpful cola cleaning tips!
Want to remove limescale from your toilet bowl? Then think of cola. The acid in cola is effective in removing (lime) deposits. Empty the can into the toilet, let it soak for at least an hour, scrub well, and then flush. Thanks to the cola, the limescale will disappear like snow in the sun.
Has your food been burned, and the bottom of the pot is wholly encrusted? No worries! Fill the pot with cola, sit for a few hours, and clean the pot with a dish brush and detergent.
There is nothing nastier than chewing gum stuck in your hair or your child’s hair. Sprinkle Coca-Cola on the hair to remove the gum from the hair.
You can also apply this method to shoes and clothes with gum stuck to them. Place the shoes or clothes in a layer of cola and remove the chewing gum after about five minutes.
Apparently, coke can make your lawn greener. All you need to do for this is add (1 liter) of cola to 10 liters of spray water once a month. The cola increases the acidity of the lawn and feeds the microorganisms. In other words, it acts as a fertilizer, which will improve the color of the lawn.
Cleaning Tile Joints
The space in between tiles is prone to getting dirty. This can be easily removed with cola. Pour cola on the tiles, let it soak for a while, and then wipe it off. Use a sponge or cloth dipped in cola for stains between tiles on the wall. Clean the joints with cola and allow them to absorb. Afterward, make sure to rinse the tiles well with water. If you don’t, it will become sticky.
Get Rid of Rust
Cola can also be used as a rust remover. Soak a piece of iron in cola overnight. After this, take a wire brush and brush off the rust. If the piece of iron does not fit in the container? Then you can try making it rust-free with a scouring pad or a piece of aluminum foil soaked in coke.
Coke to Remove Oil and Blood Stains
Oil and blood stains on clothes can also be removed with coke. Just put a little cola on the stain, throw it in the washing machine, and you’re done!
Removing Paint From Metal Furniture
Have you ever accidentally gotten a paint stain on your metal furniture or have painted it but want to remove it again? Then take a cloth or sponge and dip it in cola to clean the furniture.
Removing Stains on Porcelain With Cola
Stains on porcelain can also be removed with cola. Place the dishes in a bowl of cola, let them soak for a few minutes, and then wash them in the usual way.
Cola also contains citric acid, which effectively cleans windows and mirrors. To make cleaning easier, you can put some cola in a spray bottle. Then, just spray a small amount of cola on a cloth and rub it on the glass. Finish it off with a water rinse so that it doesn’t get sticky.
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As an Internet marketing approach, search engine optimization considers how search engines like google and yahoo work, the laptop-programmed algorithms that dictate search engine behavior, what humans look for, the actual seek terms or key phrases typed into search engines, and which search engines like google and yahoo are favored by way of their focused target market. search engine marketing is completed because a internet site will obtain greater visitors from a search engine whilst websites rank higher at the seek engine effects web page (SERP). These site visitors can then probably be converted into clients.[three]History
Webmasters and content companies commenced optimizing websites for search engines like google in the mid-1990s, because the first search engines like google had been cataloging the early Web. Initially, all webmasters handiest had to submit the cope with of a page, or URL, to the numerous engines which might ship an internet crawler to move slowly that page, extract links to different SEO pages from it, and go back statistics determined at the page to be indexed.[four] The manner includes a search engine spider downloading a page and storing it at the seek engine’s very own server. A 2nd software, known as an indexer, extracts information approximately the web page, including the phrases it includes, wherein they are placed, and any weight for unique phrases, as well as all hyperlinks the web page carries. All of this information is then placed into a scheduler for crawling at a later date.
Website owners identified the value of a high ranking and visibility in seek engine outcomes, creating an possibility for each white hat and black hat search engine marketing practitioners. According to enterprise analyst Danny Sullivan, the word “search engine optimization” in all likelihood got here into use in 1997. Sullivan credit Bruce Clay as one of the first human beings to popularize the time period.
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By heavily counting on elements including keyword density, which had been exclusively inside a webmaster’s control, early engines like google suffered from abuse and rating manipulation. To offer higher consequences to their customers, search engines like google and yahoo needed to adapt to make certain their results pages confirmed the most applicable search consequences, rather than unrelated pages full of severa key phrases by way of unscrupulous webmasters. This meant shifting faraway from heavy reliance on time period density to a greater holistic procedure for scoring semantic signals. Since the achievement and popularity of a search engine is decided by way of its ability to provide the maximum applicable outcomes to any given seek, poor best or irrelevant search results ought to lead users to discover different search resources. Search engines replied through developing greater complicated ranking algorithms, thinking of additional elements that had been greater hard for site owners to govern.
Companies that employ overly aggressive strategies can get their patron websites banned from the hunt outcomes. In 2005, the Wall Street Journal suggested on a organisation, Traffic Power, which allegedly used high-threat techniques and failed to disclose the ones dangers to its customers.[eleven] Wired magazine pronounced that the equal employer sued blogger and search engine marketing Aaron Wall for writing about the ban. Google’s Matt Cutts later confirmed that Google did in fact ban Traffic Power and a number of its customers.
Some search engines have also reached out to the search engine marketing industry, and are frequent sponsors and guests at search engine optimization meetings, webchats, and seminars. Major serps provide statistics and pointers to help with website optimization. Google has a Sitemaps application to assist webmasters examine if Google is having any troubles indexing their internet site and additionally affords facts on Google site visitors to the internet site.[sixteen] Bing Webmaster Tools provides a manner for site owners to publish a sitemap and internet feeds, permits users to determine the “move slowly fee”, and song the web pages index fame.
In 2015, it changed into mentioned that Google became growing and selling cell search as a key function inside destiny merchandise. In response, many brands began to take a distinct method to their Internet advertising and marketing strategies.Relationship with Google
In 1998,graduate college students at Stanford University, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, developed “Backrub”, a seek engine that trusted a mathematical set of rules to fee the prominence of web pages. The number calculated by the algorithm, PageRank, is a characteristic of the quantity and strength of inbound links. PageRank estimates the likelihood that a given page could be reached with the aid of a web user who randomly surfs the internet, and follows hyperlinks from one page to any other. In effect, this means that some links are more potent than others, as a better PageRank page is more likely to be reached by means of the random internet surfer.
Page and Brin founded Google in 1998. Google attracted a devoted following the various developing number of Internet customers, who liked its simple design. Off-page elements (together with PageRank and link evaluation) were considered in addition to on-page factors (consisting of key-word frequency, meta tags, headings, links and location shape) to permit Google to avoid the sort of manipulation visible in search engines like google and yahoo that handiest taken into consideration on-page elements for their rankings. Although PageRank changed into greater difficult to recreation, webmasters had already developed hyperlink building equipment and schemes to influence the Inktomi search engine, and these methods proved similarly applicable to gaming PageRank. Many web sites focused on exchanging, buying, and promoting hyperlinks, often on a large scale. Some of these schemes, or link farms, involved the advent of heaps of web sites for the only purpose of link spamming.
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Separatist activists and LTTE supporters are attempting to lobby support from federal Parliamentarians in Australia into making a statement and to pressurize the UNHRC to take action against Sri Lanka. These activists are trying to mislead politicians across the globe.
“We want to explain to the federal Parliamentarians, the actual situation about Sri Lanka. After the 30 year war, how the government of Sri Lanka is dealing with resettlement and reconciliation, how it was affected by terrorism and how it has defeated terrorism. We are countering false propaganda,” said Nagesha Wickramasuriya, media spokesperson for Sri Lankan Australians in Melbourne.
Wickramasuriya also added that Sri Lanka High Commissioner in Australia, former Navy Commander Thisara Samarasinghe knows the situation and how terrorism was defeated. Professor Rohan Gunaratne is also supporting the cause of Sri Lankan Australians in Melbourne and lending invaluable assistance.
Wickramasuriya also said that there are terrorist elements posing as human rights activists.
These elements have also started a fund raising campaign. One dollar per week. The amount of money they are collecting annually is staggering. “There is a misconception amongst some Sri Lankans that the LTTE have been finished. But internationally they are there in a big way. They have been defeated militarily but their activists are around the world so the terrorist problem is not over. They are active in American, Canada, France, London and even in Australia,” said Wickramasuriya.
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Discover the top 10 cultural sites in the Peloponnese
If you love immersing yourself in the history of a new place, you’re in for a treat. You could make a bucket list of archaeological sites in the Peloponnese and not come close to ticking them all off. So we’ve gathered the highlights to help you cherry-pick, including some of the leading cultural sites in Greece. We explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Late Bronze Age settlements, famous medieval castle towns and ancient theatres that still resonate with the sound of applause. Five are UNESCO World Heritage Sites (of the 18 in Greece) and, everywhere we go, we look for the nuggets that only a local guide could reveal.
Visit the ancient world’s holistic healing centre
It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to top cultural sites in the Peloponnese. So how about we tempt you with one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in the world? The Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus continues to entertain spectators (just as it did when it was built in the 4th century BC) as one of the principal venues for the annual Athens & Epidaurus Festival. What you’re less likely to know is that the theatre was just a part of a healing centre dedicated to Asclepius (the god of medicine). People came from all over Greece (and beyond) for the Epidaurus healing experience that mixed medicine, religious rituals, sport and drama – a complete, holistic treatment of body, mind and soul. A final tip is to test the acoustics of the ancient theatre. You’ll be amazed.
- Northeastern Peloponnese, 27km (30min by car) from Nafplio
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Complete a rite of passage at the venue of the ancient Olympics
It’s astonishing to think that more than 2,500 years after the ancient Olympic Games took place every four years at this very site, we still cheer the world’s best athletes in the event that continues to carry its name. In this way, the story of Ancient Olympia is central to the history of Greece. Much has changed since (the athletes wear clothes for starters and women are allowed to compete) but the kudos of being crowned with an olive wreath is as great as ever and the Olympic Flame is still lit here in the traditional way before every Games. You can line up on the running track like an ancient Olympian and you’ll learn how the sanctuary also had enormous religious significance, with temples and sacrificial altars dedicated to Zeus and Hera. A 12.4m ivory-and-gold statue of Zeus once stood here, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. You will find the remains of gymnasia and other sporting facilities. And your experience is completed at the on-site Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity, which gathers many artefacts and reveals more about the history of the Olympics. Ancient Olympia is without doubt one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the Peloponnese.
- Western Peloponnese, 300km (3hr40min from Athens)
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mycenae & Tiryns
Feel the weight of history in the City of Gold
Travelling to the depths of European history now, we head to the Late Bronze Age settlement of Mycenae (1250 BC), home of the legendary Trojan War hero, King Agamemnon. Known as the City of Gold, this is amongst the most memorable cultural sites in the Peloponnese. Entering the citadel of Mycenae through the Lion Gate (above you, two stone-carved lionesses watch your every move), you will stand amazed by the size of the Cyclopean Walls – so-called because they could only have been built by the mythical one-eyed giants of Greek mythology. The most famous monument here is the Tomb of Clytemnestra, one of the most impressive tholos tombs of Mycenae. With even taller Cyclopean Walls (as written about by Homer, no less), Tiryns is a lesser-known ancient gem 20 minutes away by road. It reached its peak in 1400-1200 BC when it was one of the most important centres of Mycenaean culture, with palatial architecture characteristic of the time.
- Eastern Peloponnese, 23km (25min) from Nafplio
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the mystical aura of Byzantine Mystras
Culture in the Peloponnese goes far beyond the glories of antiquity. The remains of the hilltop fortress of Mystras are amongst Greece’s greatest Byzantine legacies, dating from 1249. Under the Palaiologos dynasty in the 14th and 15th centuries, Mystras was one of the foremost seats of the Byzantine Empire outside Constantinople, later to be occupied by the Venetians and Ottomans. Many of the palaces, churches (with frescoes) and other buildings spread amongst three interconnected sections of the town are from the earliest years, with the only inhabitants today being the nuns in the Convent of Pantanassa. Most of all, you’ll remember the view of the orange and olive groves of the Laconia valley and the same aura that inspired the Late Byzantine-era scholar Gemistus Pletho to found a school of humanistic philosophy here in around 1410, teaching the works of (amongst others) Plato and Pythagoras. And a bonus for nature lovers: The E4 pan-European hiking trail runs through this part of the Peloponnese on the slopes of Mt Taygetos.
- Southwestern Peloponnese, 5km (8min) from Sparta
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Temple of Apollo Epicurius
Explore an architectural wonder in Bassae
The first ancient Greek temple to be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site (in 1986), the Temple of Apollo Epicurius has a unique archaeological design. It is the only Greek temple to feature three architectural orders – Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. We have Ictinus (one of the architects of the Parthenon in the Acropolis of Athens) to thank for the 5th-century BC temple, which was so admired in antiquity, not least because of its location at 1,131m on the slopes of Mt Kotilion. It is part of Bassae (meaning ‘little vale in the rocks’), one of the most important archaeological sites in the Peloponnese. The historian Pausanias considered the temple one of Greece’s most impressive when he visited. Bring a picnic. The hillside setting is magical.
- Western Peloponnese, 67km (1hr20min) from Ancient Olympia
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Follow in the footsteps of Pausanias to a complete archaeological site
Until this lush valley was excavated in the late 1980s, we only had the writings of the historian Pausanias (who visited in 155-160 AD) to go by as the main reference to Ancient Messene. Now we can see for ourselves what he witnessed of the city, which was at its peak in the 4th century BC when Spartan rule ended. The fact that no subsequent city was built over its remains means that we can now enjoy one of the most complete archaeological sites in Greece, including a 10,000-capacity theatre, a stadium, a gymnasium, gates, temples and buildings designed in a Hippodamian (grid) plan. The walls you can see leading towards Mt Ithome were originally 9km long.
- Southern Peloponnese, 32 km (40min) from Kalamata
Be treated like royalty in the town of kings and knights
You are transported to another time (and another part of Greek heritage) the moment you step foot into this extraordinary medieval castle town at the very tip of the Peloponnese. You half expect a knight on horseback to come clopping past, given the Byzantine aura of stone walls and vaulted alleys. Exploring the Lower Town and castle – with cobblestone streets that unexpectedly gift you a view of the sea – is one of life’s special treats. Indeed, there was a time, in the Middle Ages, when Monemvasia’s sweet Malvasia wine was one of the prized exports in Europe, featured at the tables of kings and knights. Now you can enjoy an evening glass of the very same wine (today given PDO status) from the privileged position of your taverna table as the stone around you turns the colour of the setting sun.
- Southeastern Peloponnese
The castles of Messinia
Go castle-hopping in Koroni, Methoni and Pylos
Castles in Greece? You’d better believe it. We have the Franks and Venetians to thank for most of the castles dotted around the Greek mainland and islands but the Peloponnese takes the country’s castle legacy to another level. Within three easy strides in Western Messinia (they are within 41km of each other), you can hop between some of the finest 13th-17th century fortifications. Arriving at Koroni, you’ll understand the defensive significance of this castle town and its importance for merchant ships heading east. There are still some inhabitants within the citadel, including the nuns in the Monastery of Timios Prodromos. Meanwhile, Methoni’s castle is amongst the most impressive in Greece, especially the octagonal Bourtzi, almost surrounded by the sea. Within the nine-hectare complex are Ottoman baths. Finally, in Pylos, Neokastro (New Castle) is an amazingly preserved Ottoman-era fortress that played a key role in the 1827 Battle of Navarino (the last great naval battle fought exclusively with sailing ships). There are tavernas and swimming spots in or near all three castle towns but a beach you simply can’t ignore is the horseshoe-shaped Voidokilia (near Pylos). Above you is – what else! – the Frankish Paleokastro (Old Castle).
- Southwestern, 51-62km (1hr-1hr15min) from Kalamata
Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth
Delve into the culture of Corinth, from canal-level to hillside fortress
Just a few kilometres from the Corinth Canal (marking your entry into southern Greece), Ancient Corinth could well be your first cultural stop in the Peloponnese. The city dates to the Neolithic Period and competed with the other Greek city-states (it is halfway between Athens and Sparta). As you explore the Temple of Apollo (as well as later monuments and relics such as the Roman Forum, fountains, porticoes, baths and latrines) consider that 90,000 people lived here in 400 BC and that the Isthmian Games competed with the Olympic Games for importance. Some centuries later, Apostle Paul also lived and preached in Corinth. Around 3km to the south, Acrocorinth (Upper Corinth) is one of Greece’s most impressive fortresses, blending architectural elements from Mycenaean, Classical, Byzantine and Medieval times. It served as the last line of defence between the Peloponnese and the isthmus separating it from the mainland. Perched high up on a hill, with epic views to the sea and inland, you’ll understand why it remained strategically important for centuries, with many of today’s walls dating to the Venetian era.
- Northern Peloponnese, 7km (12min) from Corinth
Recreate the spirit of Hercules in the land of red wine
Just down the road from Corinth, Ancient Nemea was once known as Iraklion because it was in these parts that Hercules performed the first (and best-known) of his 12 labours, killing the lion terrorising the Nemean countryside. Combining bravery and cunning, Hercules achieved his goal (with his bare hands) and, to celebrate, established the Nemean Games (another to rival the Olympic Games), held at the very same 40,000-capacity stadium within the archaeological site. As in Olympia, the event was held in honour of Zeus, and the Temple of Nemean Zeus (from the 4th-century BC) was built alongside the running track. The prize for winning athletes here was a wreath of celery leaves. You’ll find information on Ancient Nemea in the on-site Archaeological Museum, containing artefacts including the Aidonia Treasure, a collection of Mycenaean gold. And if you want to finish your experience in real style, go wine-tasting at one of Nemea’s many vineyards, where you’ll learn all about the region’s famous reds – a gift from the god Dionysus, no less.
- Northern Peloponnese, 30km (27min) from Corinth
Start planning your mythical holidays in the Peloponnese
So there we go … our top 10 cultural sites in the Peloponnese. The truth is that this is just the start of what the Peloponnese offers when it comes to culture. So, the more you search, the more you’ll find. But if we’ve got you tempted, we’ve got a great road trip itinerary for you.
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Hippos, the animal silicon pumps
The excrement of hippos plays an important role in the ecosystem of African lakes and rivers. Because there are fewer and fewer hippos, this ecosystem is in danger. In the long term, this could lead to food shortages at Lake Victoria, for example. These are some of the results of a new study by an international team of researchers published in the journal Science Advances. Patrick Frings from the German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ is part of the research team behind it.
Wild hippos have a unique lifestyle: At night they eat dozens of kilograms of fresh grass in the savannahs. Most of their days they spend relaxing together in rivers or lakes, far away from enemies and protected from the burning sun. While chilling in the water, however, their digestion becomes active. Thus, enormous quantities of hippo poo enter the water.
"Hippos differ from other large grazing animals in the savannah," explains biologist Jonas Schoelynck from the University of Antwerp, the first author of the study. "The nutrients in the excrement of most grazers largely end up back in the savannah again, where they are reabsorbed by the plants. This is not the case with hippos: They act as a kind of nutrient pump from the land to rivers and lakes."
In the study now published, researchers around Schoelynck and Frings show that this pumping function can be crucial for life in water. The results come from an expedition to the nearly four hundred kilometre long Mara River in the Masaai Mara Nature Reserve in Kenya.
Hippo excrements examined in the lab
"The grass that hippos eat contains silicon," explains Jonas Schoelynck. "The grass absorbs this silicon from the groundwater. It gives it the strength it needs, protects it from disease and, to a limited extent, from grazing by small animals". Patrick Frings from the Geochemistry of the Earth's Surface Section of the GFZ analysed the isotopic composition of silicon in samples of plants, water and hippo excrements in the laboratory. This type of analysis provides a kind of chemical fingerprint of a sample substance. "The isotope analysis enabled us to reconstruct the transport path of the silicon," explains Frings.
The researchers showed that a large part of the silicon in the Mara River was transported there via hippos. In the investigated area in southwest Kenya, the grazing animals absorbed a total of 800 kilograms of silicon per day through the plants they ate. 400 kilograms per day ended up in the water via excretion of hippo faeces. Through various ecological mechanisms, the hippos' silicon contribution influences over 76 percent of the total silicon transported along the Mara River, according to calculations by the researchers. Hippos are therefore a key factor in the biogeochemical silicon cycle of certain areas.
"Our results are completely new," says Patrick Frings of the GFZ. "So far, it has not been assumed that grazing wild animals could have such an influence on the transport of silicon from land to lakes. This process is crucial for the entire land-water ecosystem. In the past, however, it has simply been overlooked."
A world without hippos
According to the researchers, silicon is vital for certain organisms such as diatoms. These unicellular algae live in the water, produce oxygen and form the basis of the food chain in many water ecosystems. If a lack of silicon occurs, the diatomaceous algae population can collapse, with harmful consequences for the entire food web in the lake or river concerned, the researchers say.
The number of hippos in Africa has been drastically reduced in recent years due to hunting and loss of habitats and their function as animal silicon pumps has thus been partially lost, say the researchers. In recent decades, up to ninety percent of hippos in Africa have become extinct. "Lake Victoria, into which the Mara River flows, can survive for several decades with its current silicon supply," says Jonas Schoelynck. "But in the long run there is probably going to be a problem. If the diatoms do not get enough silicon, they are replaced by pest algae, which have all sorts of unpleasant consequences, such as a lack of oxygen and the associated death of fish. And fishing is an important source of food for the people of Lake Victoria. | <urn:uuid:ca5f1cb1-698b-475f-b537-b6f4b240eebc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://phys.org/news/2019-05-hippos-animal-silicon.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.938391 | 903 | 3.65625 | 4 |
It’s not unusual for homeowners to change their minds about something and open crawl space vents are one of those things there has been some debate over.
We see crawl space vents every day, but we never give them much thought. We also rarely question their functionality. In reality, improperly installed, open, or loose crawl space vents are behind some serious home issues you may be facing.
Here, we will explain why crawl space vents are problematic. We’ll take you through the ins and outs of crawl space vents in hope of helping you realize why you should seriously reconsider how you use them.
Crawl Space Vents 101: What Are They?
Before we go into the pros and cons of opening your crawl space vents, it’s essential to explain what they are and what their purpose is.
Crawl space vents are fixtures on foundation walls. Building codes across the country require every home with a below-grade level to have them. That means that if you have a crawl space, you likely have one.
Their one and only purpose is ventilation. It makes sense to say that every closed space should have a vent enabling necessary airflow. Unfortunately, what sounds great in theory doesn’t always apply to real-life situations. The same goes for crawl space vents as they’re the reason behind moisture-related problems homeowners experience in below-grade areas.
Also, crawl space ventilation can contribute to the stack effect. This is because open crawl space vents add to the undesirable movement of air from the bottom to the top of your home. And since below-grade areas aren’t the cleanest of places, they’ll spread mold spores, dust particles, and allergens throughout your home.
So, Should You Seal Your Crawl Space Vents?
It’s a logical question to ask whether you should seal your crawl space vents since they’re behind so many problems. But before we say yes, we think it’s only fair to go into detail and explain the issues that below-grade ventilation can cause.
What Happens If You Leave Them Open?
The original purpose behind these vents was to allow air to circulate beneath your floor in the crawl space. The idea was to prevent moisture from building up, but unfortunately, things didn’t turn out that way. Moisture is the reason why you might experience mold and rot in the lower level of your home. But that’s not all.
Another common issue homeowners with open crawl space vents have trouble with is bursting pipes in the winter. When the temperatures begin to drop significantly, vents allow cold air to enter your crawl space. This further cools down already cold areas, seriously damaging the pipes as they will burst due to low temperatures.
But as bad luck would have it, the problems we mentioned above are not an exhaustive list. Here are four other open vent problems you might face:
- Prompts moisture — Keeping your crawl space vents open will allow humid air to enter the lower level of your home. Once it does, it will affect the level of humidity in the crawl space, allowing mold, mildew, and wood rot to take over and endanger your structural safety. Also, mold spores, allergens, and numerous pollutants can impact the air quality throughout the rest of your home.
- Encourages pests — Like us, critters also need to keep warm when the cold weather arrives. If you keep your vent open, you’re saying come on in and enjoy yourselves. A mouse only needs a quarter of an inch of space to squeeze into your crawl space. But mice aren’t the only critters who’ll get that idea as numerous other animals are always on the lookout for a place to hang out during winter.
- Creates inefficient energy use — Open crawl space vents will affect the energy efficiency of your home. The flow of cold air will make your furnace work harder to keep up an optimal temperature inside. While doing so, it will use more energy, making your bills much higher than they should be. The same goes for hot summer days as your air conditioning will have to keep up with the rising temperatures.
- Affects air quality — Leaving your crawl space vents open means that they’ll allow polluted air into your home. The air will carry dust and other particles throughout your home. Unfortunately, low air quality means a higher risk of asthma or frequent respiratory infections.
How to Seal Crawl Space Vents
We recommend that you seal your crawl space vents before winter. The best way to do so is to use airtight vent covers. With them in place, you’ll be able to keep the lower level of your home nice and dry.
Numerous studies suggest that a closed crawl space means a drier and overall healthier home. But besides keeping your home structurally safe and compact, you won’t experience mold-related problems, and you’ll keep your bills lower because of higher energy efficiency. Sealing vents will keep the humidity levels under 60%, which is what you should aim for.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sealing your crawl space vents is a great first step, but it won’t be enough to eradicate all your crawl space moisture problems. Nevertheless, it’s a step in the right direction.
Complete crawl space encapsulation can do a lot for your below-grade areas and home overall. Have a professional cover the walls and the floor of the crawl space with a 20-mil plastic vapor barrier. This will lock out the outside humid air, preventing it from entering the lower level of your home and causing harm.
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The siHi Curriculum digs into topics that most women struggle with and need encouragement. There’s 3 aspects it covers: spiritually, physically and emotionally. There are relevant questions to reflect and journal on and God’s truths to each question and topic.
SiHi Curriculum Overview
Week One: Image
Week Two: Insecurity vs. Security/Confidence
Week Three: Self Control
Week Four: Anxiety
Week Five: Complacency
Week Six: Guilt and Shame vs. Freedom and Life
Week Seven: Thankfulness and Joy
Week Eight: Faith and Perseverance
Week Nine: Love and Forgiveness
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More from the Findagrave website coming soon, but had to share this one.
Lt Vincent Holmes Lys, Frontier Light Horse KIA Hlobane 1879. He is mentioned on his wife's gravestone Mary Forest Lys in Dauphin Cemetery Manitoba Canada, there is a photo of the stone on the website.
From this i gathered he was born in 1841, served in the Royal Navy from at least 1857 aged 16, [masters Assistant] to 22 Feb 1870 when he was placed on the retired list as a Navigating Lieutenant, aged only 29. He married Mary Forrest[Forest] Taylor in Singapore in 1867. They had at least two Children who appear on the Canadian census of 1901, Hugh b.1875 and Edith b.1870 both born in South Africa. Mary was born in 1846 in Ireland, she died in 1918. The family went to Canada in 1898. | <urn:uuid:857f34c0-0b82-43a4-9443-2854b4aee57a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.1879zuluwar.com/t9895-find-a-grave-website | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.987386 | 196 | 1.570313 | 2 |
The benefits of chemically granulated fertilizer
Omnia uses a modified "Odda" process or nitrophosphate process during which rock phosphate is attacked with nitric acid instead of sulphuric acid. This process is extremely energy efficient and much more environmentally friendly. It also allows for many secondary nutrients to remain present and available in the fertilizer granule: These nutrients include calcium, magnesium and also specifically sulphur. The most important aspect of granulated fertilizer as such except for the homogenous size distribution of the garnules and the hardness and stability thereof, is the fact that every granule contains exactly the same concentration of every nutritional element.
Trials conducted by the University of the Free State have proven that the unique form of phosphate known as nitrophosphate and the presence of secondary nutrients, have a higher relative agronomic efficiency benefit. It was found that nitrophosphate offers an efficiency benefit of between 16% and 22% per unit phosphorus compared to MAP. This was similar to data reported by researchers in Europe (University of Goettingen), which also stated an efficiency benefit of 20%.
The presence of a relative high concentration of immediately available, non-acidifying sulphur, in the form of sulphate in Omnia's fertilizer, has great financial benefit. Elemental sulphur is often used in bulk blends, which is extremely ineffective and highly acidifying
Graph 1 shows the risk of margin loss if too little or ineffective sulphur is used in the production of maize. As the graph shows, Omnia's data is actually confirmed by inter-national data (IMC Fertilizer Group). Omnia's fertilizer offers the peace of mind that the correct amount of sulphur will be applied in an immediately available form.
Graph 1: Potential margin loss due to sulphur deficiency at a potential yield of 7 to 11 t/ha. A price ratio of 3:3 sulphur:maize grain was used. Data used was contained in a scientifically published article by Omnia in 2004 (40 trials over 4 years), and data published by IMC in 2003 (50 trials over 3 years).
Except for the abovementioned benefits, chemically granulated fertilizer offers the benefit of homogenous distribution of nutrients when spread or placed. The problem with bulk blended fertilizer is that the raw materials are not homogenous in size, form or density. These blends often contains high concentrations raw materials such as urea, which means that small volumes per unit product is used, exacerbating poor distribution. The primary problem is therefore the segregation of raw materials during blending, bagging, transport and application (refer to Photo 1). Uneven distribution of fertilizer sources during the spread and placement of fertilizer leads to a lack of nutrition, as well as fertilizer burn. International research (Levington Agriculture in the UK) showed that a coefficient of variation of as little as 30% in distribution can lead to yield losses of between 3% and 22% on wheat.
Kansas State University in the USA recorded yield losses of 25% on soybeans following uneven place-ment of potassium chloride. Omnia's own maize trials showed that a 20% yield loss is possible on sandy soils, while a 10% yield loss can be expected on loamy soils.
Photo 1: Examples of chemically granulated fertilizer (a) versus bulk blended products (b and c). Notice the poor distribution of elemental sulphur and copper oxide containing pastells in sample c.
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When his contract with a ceiling manufacturing company ended three years ago, the 27-year-old Sthembiso Menaneso drew on his home baking skills to make a living. Together with his brothers, he started baking cakes to sell around their home in Katlehong. “Baking was what our mother had taught us so we decided to make money out of it.”
They baked cakes for weddings, funerals, corporate functions and other community events from their family kitchen. The brothers now want to register and grow the business into a catering company.
Menaneso is one of the 12 000 people from across the Ekurhuleni Municipality who attended the three-day Job Summit and Career Expo held by the Municipality at the Alberton Civic Centre to share the municipality’s perspective on stimulating youth development, job creation and skills development.
He says before attending the summit, he did not know where to go to register the business, how to draw a business plan and a company profile and where to access funding.
Menaneso says the summit opened his eyes and gave him access to information on how to grow the business and make it professional.
“I also learnt from the summit that as young people we should be the creators of jobs and not wait for jobs to come to us. There is always a second chance in life and we should use it.”
Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele said the city was committed to creating 180 000 jobs over five years.
Mayor Gungubele said to date over 500 young people have been placed on the City's Graduation Placement and Experiential Programme to gain work exposure over a period of 12 months.
He said unemployment in Ekurhuleni stood at 39.5 per cent.
“Of those people, 61 per cent are young people of 34 years and below. Moreover, 42 per cent of the population does not have a matric. Only three per cent of the population has a qualification equivalent to a university degree.”
He said this was worrying because it showed that nearly four out of every 10 young people are unemployed. He added that two out of four unemployed young people within Ekurhuleni are heading a household.
“It is against this background that a significant portion of our future plans revolve around creating jobs for young people.”
He called on the private sector to enter into partnerships with the city to create jobs and develop skills.
The city and various businesses in Ekurhuleni have committed over R10 million towards bursaries for post-secondary education and on-the-job training in line with the municipality’s “Window of Opportunity” initiative.
Mayor Gungubele said since June last year, the metro has implemented the second phase of the Contractor Development Programme where 20 learner contractors were implementing projects worth R47 million.
The Municipality’s Waste Management Services Department has appointed 149 young people as part of the youth work readiness programme.
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department implementing is also pilot project for 100 youth who are being trained as Peace Corps, which are, volunteers working with the community.
The Mayor said the Disaster and Emergency Management Services was implementing a Fire Brigade Reserve Force programme for 200 youth.
The metro has also developed the Ekurhuleni Business Support Centre in Kempton Park where SEDA and ABSA will jointly provide enterprise development support to youth owned businesses.
“Come this time next year, I will be reporting back to the community the progress we have made flowing from resolutions and commitments we have made at the summit,” he said.
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Helmut Haberl from the Institute of Social Ecology, at Klagenfurt University in Vienna, who does interesting work on human appropriation of ecological production, has a paper The global socioeconomic energetic metabolism as a sustainability problem in a special issue of Energy 31 (2006) 87–99. In the paper, Haberl some interesting figures that estimate total human energy use over the last 1,000,000 years and since the widespread use of fossil fuel.
conventional energy balances and statistics only account for energy carriers used in technical energy conversions as, for example, combustion in furnaces, steam engines or internal combustion engines, production and use of electricity or district heat, etc. That is, energy statistics neglect, among others, biomass used as a raw material as well as all sorts of human or animal nutrition. These are very important energy conversions in hunter-gatherer and agricultural societies, but are still significant even in industrial society.
Global socioeconomic energy metabolism in the last 1 Million years. The increase in socioeconomic energy flows encompasses six orders of magnitude, from 0.001 Exajoule per year (EJ/yr) about 1 million years ago to nearly 1,000 EJ/yr today.
According to this rough estimate biomass accounts for more than 50% of all global socioeconomic energy input—compared to about only 9%, according to conventional energy statistics
The paper concludes by providing perspective on humanity’s energy future, raising concerns about the use of biomass fuels and pointing out the value of using energy more efficiently.
The calculations presented in this paper indicate that it would be flawed to regard biomass as an abundant resource that should be used instead of fossil fuels to the maximum possible extent—as is sometimes the case, at least in Europe. This is so because substituting biomass for a significant proportion of the fossil fuels currently used could lead to a surge in HANPP and cause the destruction of many valuable ecosystems around the globe. If biomass should contribute (to some extent) to a sustainable energy scenario, this would be possible within a strategy of ‘cascade utilization’ of biomass; that is, through a strategy of re-use, recycling, use of biomass by-products or residues, etc.—in order words, by increasing the efficiency of biomass use. In contrast to technologies that use biomass grown only for energy production such a strategy would focus on energy production from biomass that has before been used for other socioeconomic purposes and does, therefore, not contribute to HANPP.
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Title:Van Ness family papers, [ca. 1850-1890]
Creator/Contributor:Van Ness family., creator
Creator/Contributor:Wicks, Moses Langley, 1852-, Correspondent.
Creator/Contributor:Hatch, F. W.
Creator/Contributor:Mays, W. H. (William H.)
Creator/Contributor:Mizner, Lansing Bond, 1825-1892
Creator/Contributor:Brown, Thomas A., 1823-1889, Correspondent.
Creator/Contributor:Van Ness, Henry, 1820-1867
Creator/Contributor:Van Ness, Mary Ann Elliot.
Creator/Contributor:Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Correspondent.
Includes letters to Captain Henry Van Ness, his pilot licenses for the harbor of San Francisco, and accounts; correspondence
of his wife, Mary Ann, including an 1850 letter describing her voyage from Boston to California on the Northern Light, with
stop in Rio de Janeiro, and letters to her from California State Hospitals at Agnews (F.W. Hatch) and Stockton (William H.
Mays); and correspondence and accounts of their children, Tillie, James and William Henry. Some letters relate to swamp land,
district no. 118 in Contra Costa County; some letters from Moses L. Wicks, Lansing B. Mizner, Thomas A. Brown and the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company.
Subject:Voyages to the Pacific coast
Wetlands -- California
Pilots and pilotage -- California -- San Francisco
Land tenure -- California -- Contra Costa County
Voyages to the Pacific coast -- Personal narratives
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections
Photographs transferred to the Bancroft Pictorial Collections (BANC PIC 1954.012--PIC)
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This test is used to find the presence and count of CD-8 cells in the biopsy tissue. CD-8 cells are a type of white blood cells called T lymphocytes or T-Cells. T-Cells are important for the body’s immune system.
What is Cluster of Differentiation?
The cluster of differentiation CD is used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules. CD molecules can act in many ways like receptors or ligands which are important to the cells. CD for humans is numbered up to 371 and out of these 371, some CD proteins play important role in cell signaling and others have functions like cell adhesion. Two commonly used molecules are CD-4 and CD-8 which are used as markers for T-Helper cells CD-4 and Cytotoxic T-Cells CD-8.
What are CD cells?
CD cells help the immune system by stimulating other immune cells such as B lymphocytes, macrophages, and CD-8 T lymphocytes to fight against infections. CD-8 cells promote the survival and differentiation of white blood cells. CD-4 and CD-8 cells identify, attack and destroy the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause infection to the body.
Why this test is performed?
This test is performed to check the presence and count of CD-8 cells in the biopsy tissue. The doctor may ask you to undergo this test if you are suffering from conditions such as autoimmune disorder, HIV/AIDS, leukemia (blood cancer) and some other kinds of cancers etc. If any of your family members is suffering from HIV/AIDS it may increase the risk of developing HIV/AIDS for you. If symptoms like recurrent blood clots, continuous fever, low levels of thrombocytes and white blood cells, frequent illness, prolonged disease condition etc. are seen in an individual, then the doctor may recommend doing this test. If an individual is on the treatment of medications for HIV/AIDS, then the doctor may ask to perform this test to evaluate and to check the effectiveness of the treatment and CD-8 levels in the biopsy tissue. This test also helps to classify the lymphomas cancer in the cells that helps in immune system and inflammatory conditions. Mostly, this test is done along with other CD tests to confirm the diagnosis.
If you have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, your doctor may advise you to get this test done once in every 2-3 months to once in a year based on your clinical condition.
Some medicines such as tacrolimus, cyclosporine etc. may change the test results. Hence inform about your current medical condition and medications to your doctor or technician before the test.
Inform your doctor if you are on any medications, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before your Cd 8 Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue. Your doctor will give specific instructions depending on your condition on how to prepare for Cd 8 Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue.
No specific preparations are required for CD-8 Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue Test.
If test results are normal normal staining, it may indicate that the immune system is still not affected by any infection and still working well.
If the test results are low low staining, then it means the immune system is affected by the HIV infection or due to some cancers and disease is progressing.
If test results are more more staining, then it may indicate that the immune system is responding to the treatment for HIV infection or to other diseases.
However, this test results cannot predict the chances for complications. So, the test is performed again after every 3-4weeks to confirm the disease or infection status.
The normal test results may vary depending on gender, age, health history, etc. There are no specific guidelines to interpret the results. Hence, consult your doctor with your test results for the further diagnosis or medical intervention.
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The AFM was utilized to determine the structure of underpotentially deposited monolayers of Ag and Hg on Au(111) electrode surfaces. Monolayers of Ag exhibit different structures in different electrolytes. Specifically, in sulfate we find a 3×3 structure, in nitrate, a 4×4 structure, in perchlorate another open structure, and in acetate a close-packed 1×1 structure. The packing density of Ag in each system correlates with the size of the electrolyte, with larger anions yielding more open structures. Monolayers of Hg exhibit a hexagonal structure with a 0.58 nm atom-atom distance in sulfate, nitrate, and perchlorate electrolytes. The insensitivity of structure to electrolyte in this system may relate to the substantial partial charge remaining on the Hg. This study suggests that several factors are responsible for the observed monolayer structures.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
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Berkhamsted Town Council letters to Dacorum Borough Council about tree preservation in Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Town Council is particularly keen to preserve trees across the town. This applies to trees on both private and public land: the impact of trees to mitigating pollution, reducing noise, and supporting wildlife benefits the whole town irrespective of their location. Considering the Council's commitment to the Climate Emergency, the Town Council have written to Dacorum Borough Council which you can view here.
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Understanding basic gameplay and scoring are essential if you ever want to enjoy a game in the NFL. Unlike Americans, Brits aren’t brought up with the sport and find it confusing and hard to follow what’s going on. Here we break down the basic rules of gameplay and give you some understanding of how points are scored.
A football field is 53-⅓-yards wide by 120-yards long. The final 10-yards on each end is referred to as the end zone (see diagram). Teams consist of eleven players on the field at a time per team. The team in possession of the ball is called the offence while the team without it is called the defence. The basic aim of the game is to advance the ball towards the other team’s endzone while on offence. The defences aim is to stop them.
Basic Gameplay – Starting the Game
A few minutes before each game, a coin toss is conducted to determine which team will receive possession of the ball first (with the other receiving it to start the second half). Each game begins with a kick-off. One team places the football on a tee at their own 35-yard line and a designated player (named the kicker) runs up and kicks the ball down the field to the other team. Upon receiving the ball, the other team (now the offence) attempts to advance as far as possible before being tackled.
Starting a Play
Before most plays, both teams will come together in a circle (called a huddle) where a designated player (on offence this is almost always the quarterback) relays to the other players what the play-call (the plan of action to advance the ball) is for the upcoming gameplay. The play-call dictates what the tactics and formation will be for the attempted play. Usually, a coach will decide which play to run. However, in certain situations, a quarterback can decide a play on his own.
After the huddle is over, the offence lines up in their formation as dictated by the play-call. The defence then responds with their own formation to counter the offence.
Gameplay begins when a designated player (the centre) snaps the ball to the quarterback. The ‘snap’ is when the centre passes the ball between his legs to the quarterback, who is standing behind him.
Advancing the Ball
As mentioned above, the goal of the offence is to advance the ball down the field. This can be done is one of three ways:
- Running the ball: this is where a player (either a quarterback or another player that he hands the ball to) attempts to run as far as he can before being tackled or pushed out of bounds.
- Passing the ball: this is where the quarterback (or in rare instances another player), attempts to throw the ball to a teammate down the field. If the ball is caught, the player then advances as far as he can. However, if the ball should hit the ground before being caught, it is called an incomplete pass and the play is over.
- Penalties: these are certain fouls/infractions committed by the defence. All penalties come with a designated yardage total attached to them and the ball is then moved down the field the corresponding amount.
Basic Gameplay – Series of Downs
The offence is limited in how many attempts they have to advance the ball down the field. Upon gaining possession of the ball, a team is given four plays (these plays are called downs: i.e. the first attempt is called 1st down, while the second attempt is called 2nd down etc). With these four plays, they must advance at least ten yards in order to keep the ball. If they fail to do so, the ball is given to the other team. If the ten yards are gained, the downs reset to one (1st down) and the process begins again.
You will often hear this ten-yard success referred to as ‘Moving the chains’.
There are literally two men holding a ten-yard length of chain on the sidelines. One stands at the point where the ball is positioned prior to the snap and the other stands ten-yard upfield. They are called onto the field at times where a close measure is needed.
Fourth Down Options
When a team on offence reaches fourth down, they have three options:
Gain the Yards Needed
- Attempt to gain the yards necessary for a 1st down (colloquially known as “going for it”). The offence runs a normal play where they run or pass to try to get the 1st down. If they succeed, they keep the ball with a new set of downs. However, failure to gain the yards necessary results in the ball being given to the other team at the spot where the previous play ended. This is a high risk/high reward option.
Punt the Ball
- Punting the ball: instead of running a 4th down-play, a team will snap the ball back to a player called ‘the punter‘, who kicks the ball by swinging his leg up to meet the ball as he drops it in front of him (similar to a goalkeepers kick from his hands in Association Football.) The other team can try to catch the ball and advance it before it lands; otherwise, they start their possession where the ball goes out of bounds or where it stops rolling.
Field Goal Attempt
- Kick a Field Goal: if the offence is close enough to the other teams end zone, they can attempt a field goal. This is where the ball is snapped back about seven to eight yards to a player who quickly places it on the ground using one finger to hold it upright. Then the kicker runs up and kicks the ball in an attempt to put the ball through the uprights/goalposts and above the horizontal crossbar at the end of the field (in a similar fashion to a conversion or a penalty kick in rugby).
The distance required on fourth-down plus the game score determines which of these options a coach takes. Gameplay decisions that coaches live or die by.
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Rotating machine components must be adequately protected so that different lubricants and oils do not leak. It is also necessary to ensure that no pollution penetrates them. Oil seals, i.e. radial shaft seals, are responsible for the protection of machines and devices in places where rotational movement is transmitted.. They may differ in the design, type and material from which they are made, but one thing remains constant – their special, protective function, which allows us to use the machine for a long time.
What are simering and shaft seals?
The word simmerring (in Poland it is also written as simmering)comes from the German word Simmer which means ring. This illustrates exactly what it is – a ring for sealing rotating elements working e.g. grease, oil, fuel or water. Very often they can also be found as seals on sliding joints. Simmerings most often operate in pressure conditions up to 0.1 mega Pascal (i.e. 1 atmosphere) and in the temperature range from -30 degrees Celsius, to +110 degrees Celsius (depending on the material from which they are made).
Simering – construction of pressure sealants
Although simerings really have a lot of types, they do not fundamentally differ in the basic construction, which consists of four main parts.
- metal stiffening insert (made of unalloyed steel, for example)
- elastic sealing lip(elastomeric outer coat) – can be made of various types of rubber
- pressure spring (non-alloyed spring steel)
- in some simerings you can meet with an additional dust lip
The materials from which simering is made differ in properties, so in order to choose it well, you need to familiarize yourself with the differences, which are mainly possessed by NBR and FPM rubber.
NBR rubber, FPM, or more? Which simering to choose?
The main role of simering is to ensure proper sealing. This is influenced by the temperature at which it will work, the place and the construction. Making a sealing lip from several types of rubber allows you to choose the right one for your device. So what gums can be made from an elastomeric outer jacket?
- NBR rubber– general purpose rubber made of acrylated crystal-butadiene rubber, with increased tolerance to lubricants and oils and fuels, which is especially important for simering, because it is in such an environment that they are used. Since this type of rubber is resistant to the above-mentioned substances, it guarantees tightness of the system, and therefore no leakage of lubricants and oils. Operating temperature from -30 to +100 degrees Celsius.
- FPM rubber – made of fluorine rubber seals allow you to work in a greater temperature range than those made of NBR rubber, namely from -20 to even +200 degrees Celsius. As a rubber of the so-called special purpose, it has a number of properties that provide resistance to many substances. Among other things, these are mineral oils and lubricants, HSC hydraulic fluids, ultraviolet radiation, ozone. In addition, fluoride rubber is characterized by excellent resistance to aging, including thermal.
- silicone– from this type of rubber, simerings are most often chosen, which must work in a very large temperature range, because silicone works without obstacles up to -60 degrees, to +200 (short-term work can run up to +230 degrees). In addition, it is resistant to mineral oils, alcohols, water up to +100 degrees Celsius and lubricants.
- ACM rubber – that is, polyacrylic rubber is resistant to hot petroleum oils, can work in the temperature range from -20 to +150 degrees Celsius and responds well to ozone and other weather influences. However, it is not as flexible as previously mentioned, but it is resistant to swelling
- PTFE – that is, Teflon/Gore-Tex, used in shaft seals instead of spring, because it is characterized by the so-called. plastic memory. This means that materials made of it, when heated, can return to their original shape. Therefore, it performs the spring task, which is responsible for calling the preload.
Simering, in addition to making different types of material, also has different types that correspond to another work.
Here you will find more information on where to order simmerings
Simering – what type to choose?
The types of simering you may have include:
- Type A – single-wing with pressure spring.
- Type AO – two-lip, with additional dust lip.
- type AH/AS – pressure simering.
- type B – single-wing simering, in which the outer metal part is not covered with an elastomer.
- type BO – two-lip simering, with an additional dust lip, in which the outer metal part is not covered with an elastomer.
- BABSL – pressure simering with additional dust lip.
- COMBI – the complex shaft seal, which is used in very dusty conditions, consists of simering and an additional polyurethane seal.
- DUO – double simering having two pieces of sealing lip in one outer casing. The most common use of this kind of simering is the separation of different media.
- RWDR-KASETTE – simering with modular design consisting of labyrinth system and proper simering. Cassette simerings are used in special soiling conditions.
- ZBA– single-wing simering without pressure spring.
- ZBL – single-wing simering without pressure spring, in which the outer metal part does not overlap with the elastomer.
What is lip simering?
The basic type of simmering is one with a spring, but also without a lip.
But what’s the deal with the lip?
It’s exactly about the anti-fluid lip.
Its purpose is to provide additional protection against the ingress of dust and dirt into the working element.
Therefore, we can ask ourselves: what is the purpose of buying a more expensive simmer with a lip sealant?
The goal is clear and specific: longer service life of the devices by reducing the entry of dirt and dust
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Karate is an excellent form of exercise. It utilizes your entire body, strengthening muscles and bones, increasing energy, improving sleep, reducing risk of chronic disease. It can be practiced solo, but we are also a community, making friends in the dojo and from around the world.
There are many styles of karate in the world. The style we practice is Goju Ryu (Hard, Soft) – one of the four major styles practiced around the world. Techniques learned are especially useful when having to defend yourself in tight spaces.
We enhance Karate Training with theories of combat and other martial art techniques which increase defensive abilities and understanding of self defense and karate techniques.
Something For Everyone
We offer mixed gender classes for Children, Youth & Adults of every age where you can enjoy learning, working out, getting fit, develop confidence, learn cultural knowledge.
Basic components you will begin to learn are “basics“, “kata” (forms), and “kumite” (sparring). As you progress, skill level expands with different katas, types of sparring and how to apply in self defense.
The Martial Movements program is a unique exercise program we have developed for those with physical challenges, or who are interested in a gentle, relaxing style of workout. It utilizes the beneficial movements of karate to build and maintain strength, balance and overall health. Check out our schedule of classes and talk to us to decide if this might be a solution to staying active.
We want to do our part in breaking down barriers to participation in karate, a traditionally male-dominated activity and are forming a women’s only program. This program will be taught by experienced female instructors under the same curriculum as regular classes.
As you develop skills you may enjoy the sport aspect of Karate and the thrill of competition. As a member dojo of the Karate Ontario, our students can compete at regional and provincial competitions sanctioned by the provincial governing body. This leads to development as an elite athlete with the potential to compete on the Provincial, Canadian National, and International level of competition.
We have developed training programs for students with developmental or physical challenges in partnership with Adults in Motion (AIM). Para Provincial, National, and International bodies make high-level competition an attainable goal.
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The Sony PlayStation 5 was recently unveiled, and it has some interesting features. We won’t dwell much on the features of the PS5.
However, we’ll talk more about how to charge the PS5 controller.
How Do You Charge the PS5 Controller?
There are multiple ways to charge your PS5 controller, including using the included USB-C cable or any other USB-C cable that you may use for other electronics. You can also use the PS5 controller’s docking station, which is the fastest way to charge your PS5 controller.
Read on for the full story on how to efficiently and safely charge your PS5 controller and get the most out of your gaming experience.
Charging Using A USB-C
Use the Cable Provided by the Manufacturer
The PS5 controller can be charged using the USB-C cable provided by the manufacturer.
It is a flat cable, so you’ll need to hold it properly to ensure that the connection isn’t loose.
Note: Please make sure that you unplug your PS5 after charging is done, as it will take time for it to charge fully. Also, make sure that you reconnect your USB cable before powering up again; this will ensure that charging starts properly, and you’ll avoid experiencing a dead controller!
Use an Android Phone Charger
If you have an android phone, you can use its charger to charge your PS5 controller.
There are reports that this method does not work well, though, as there are cases when charging is inconsistent for this method.
Using a Docking Station
The PS5 controller has a charging station that connects via USB; this is a dock station that you will need to plug into the wall; this is the best way to charge your PS5 controller.
The docking station ensures the controllers are well-organized, and there is no need to worry about them falling off.
t also has a light on top, which would lighten up your room when you play in low-light conditions; this is especially good for people who play at night.
How To Use The Docking Station
You can charge multiple PS5 controllers using the docking station. However, there are certain things that you should know.
Make sure the cords are all connected properly
The PS5 controller can be connected via a USB cable. However, a separate Cord also connects to the charging station.
This cord should be connected to the charging station and not directly to the controller.
Note: If you set up multiple controllers at once using only a single cord, this may result in your controller getting overheated and not charging properly, so make sure each PS5 controller has its own cord!
Make sure the USB port is working properly
You’ll have to ensure that your docking station works efficiently. Here are a few steps that you can follow:
- Connect a PS5 controller to your PC via USB, and then boot up the system. Wait till it’s done loading. Let go of all the buttons. Now check if the controller is charging. If it is not charging, then there might be something wrong with the USB port on your computer, and you will have to contact an expert for help.
- Now, try connecting your PS5 controller to your TV. If it is not charging, check if the ports on your TV are working properly or not. Make sure you check the USB ports and not the HDMI ports, as they function differently. If they don’t work, contact an expert to take care of this problem for you
- You can also connect your PS5 controller to a laptop or a PC via USB. You would need to download drivers on your laptop or PC and then follow the steps given by the manufacturer.
Make sure you don’t charge them too much; minimal charging is enough.
Each PS5 controller has a battery that needs to be charged continuously and a system that will warn you if it gets too hot for safety reasons.
The charging station works as a charger and keeps track of temperature, so it’s up to you to charge the controllers optimally so as not to damage them.
Charge them at home
There shouldn’t be any issues charging the controllers at home as they are safe (unless they do not have a cord that connects to a PS5 console), so you can keep them handy whenever you want to play.
Allow them to charge for some time before connecting it to your console.
Charge them when not in use
To keep your PS5 controllers in good condition, you should charge them even when they are not in use; this will ensure that your PS5 controllers are always ready for you when you want to play.
How to Charge the PS5 Controller Using a PC?
If you want to charge the PS5 controllers using your computer, then here are a few things that you should know.
You can charge multiple devices at once, and there is no need for any additional hardware or software.
Use a USB Power Cable for Input
Many systems allow you to charge the controllers and different devices simultaneously.
A USB power cable will be sufficient for you to use for charging the PS5 controller with your PC or laptop.
It would still be up to you to unplug it from your computer before powering off your system if there are any issues.
Use the USB Ports on your PC
The USB Ports on your PC will allow you to charge your controllers without any issues.
You would only need a cable for this purpose. However, you need to ensure that the charging station is getting charged. To do so, you can:
- Check if the Power Indicator Light is ON or OFF (if it’s ON, then it means that the controller is charging).
- Check if the light on your USB port is ON or OFF. If it’s ON, then it means that there is power at the source. However, you would still have to check if your USB ports are working as they may not be supplying power to your device.
So now that you have a better idea of how to charge your PS5 controller, it’s time to get yourself a docking station and keep your controllers in good shape.
Make sure you don’t charge it for too long as this can damage the battery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take for the PS5 controller to charge?
A: There is no specific answer that can give you the exact time it takes for charging. You will have to check the charging LED light. If it’s shining, it means the controller is charging, but you will still have to wait a while before it’s full.
Q: Is the PS5 controller compatible with other accessories?
A: Yes, this PS5 controller is compatible with all other accessories, including PC games and headsets.
Q: Can I play with my PS5 controller while it’s still charging?
A: Yes, you can play with your PS5 controller while still charging. The only difference is that the battery icon won’t be displayed on the screen. You will have to wait for a certain amount of time for it to get charged, and then you can start playing.
Q: Do I need to charge my PS5 controller before using it?
A: Yes, if you want to use your PS5 controller, it is highly recommended that you charge it for a day or two. However, to keep your PS5 controller in good shape, you should always have it charged and ready for use whenever you want to play.
Q: Is the charging cable safe?
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In 1887 when she was 13, Rose O’Neill entered a drawing contest sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald. Her entry was by far the best submission, and she was declared the winner.
But there was a problem. Some of the editors did not believe that the drawing was original. It was too good, and they thought she had copied it.
To resolve the dilemma, they asked her to come to Omaha and execute a drawing in their presence. She did so, and they were convinced. This girl had talent.
Did she ever. While she was a teenager, she continued her drawing, and her illustrations were published by newspapers in the area. When she turned 19, she headed for New York, portfolio in hand, and soon landed some choice illustration assignments from the likes of Truth, Life, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping. In 1894, when she was just 24 years old, she began a cartoon strip for Truth magazine called “The Old Subscriber Calls.” It was the first cartoon strip in America written and drawn by a woman.
Rose was invited to join the staff of Puck in 1896, and from then to 1901, she was the only woman staffer there. In addition to her work with the magazine, she picked up independent commissions and was well-known and much sought after during these years. By 1907, she had been married and divorced twice but was making it quite nicely on her own. She had also published and illustrated a novel, The Loves of Edwy.
Two years later she started what was to become her greatest success and something that would make her the richest illustrator in a world filled with people such as Charles Dana Gibson, James Montgomery Flagg, and J.C. Leyendecker. She developed a small cartoon character she called a Kewpie, an ever-so-cute infant character modeled after the attendants of Cupid. The character was a small, rounded figure with a top-knot of hair. O’Neill began drawing cartoons with these characters, first for the Ladies Home Journal in 1909 and later for Good Housekeeping, and Woman’s Home Companion. The cartoons were highly popular.
Three years later, O’Neill teamed up with a German porcelain manufacturer to produce the first Kewpie doll. These were also popular but fragile. Later, they were made from a softer composite material that rendered them less destructible, and they became one of the first toys to be mass-marketed to the American public. That, in turn, made O’Neill fantastically wealthy.
Despite her wealth, O’Neill continued her work as an illustrator, designing and illustrating ads for Jell-O, Eastman Kodak, and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. She bought several homes, including one on Washington Square in New York City. Her beauty, bohemian lifestyle, and flamboyance provided the inspiration for the musical and song “Rose of Washington Square.” She also used her illustration talents to advance the cause of women’s suffrage in New York and elsewhere.
O’Neill also continued to develop as an artist, traveling to Europe and studying sculpture with Auguste Rodin.
Her lavish spending and the Depression depleted O’Neill’s fortune, and she spent her last years in her last remaining home in the Ozarks of Missouri. There she died in 1944.
Middle illustration: The Kewpies comic strip
Bottom illustration: A suffrage poster using the Kewpie characters
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Dr. Phil Zeltzman’s Blog
Craziest foreign body contest
Has your pet ever swallowed something he or she shouldn’t have?
You won’t believe what other vets have removed from pets’ stomachs and intestines!
Veterinary Practice News, a magazine for vets (in which I write monthly), published the amazing results of the 2014 foreign body competition. Vets from the entire Nation submitted X-rays that show some pretty incredible objects swallowed by pets.
Be sure to read until the end, where the 3 Grand Prize winners are revealed!
- “Dragon”, the bearded dragon apparently didn’t know the difference between his food and the Barbie’s food, since he ate a Barbie banana, which had to be surgically removed.
- Be careful when you have your fishing supplies and bait around your pets! Elvis, a 6.5 pound puppy ate his owner’s bait (chicken liver), still attached to the fishing line and hook! This was very dangerous as the hook tore the stomach wall. However Elvis recovered well after surgery.
- Kittens can be just as bad as puppies! One 5 month old kitten ate a plastic alien figurine. The arms actually caused it to get stuck in the intestine.
- Cody, a 10 month old golden retriever puppy, had been vomiting for 2 days. X-rays revealed that Cody had eaten a small light bulb! Cody was pretty lucky, the light bulb actually passed on its own after a stay at the hospital on IV fluids and medications.
- Woof, a young rat terrier, got in to the laundry basket and ate his owner’s bra! All you could see on the x-ray was one metal clip, but the vet surgically removed 14 inches of bra and bra strap.
And here are the 3 grand prize winners:
- Kermit the frog swallowed 30 ornamental rocks from the bottom of his cage! He required surgery to remove them all.
- Marley, a 6 year old German shorthair pointer, stole 2 entire shish kabob skewers, meat, veggies… and skewers. His owner had left them, unattended, on the kitchen counter, “for just a moment.” She removed one skewer from his mouth, after he hid under the bed. But where was the other one? X-rays revealed that the entire skewer was in his stomach! It was safely removed with surgery.
- And we kept the most amazing winner for last: a 3 year old Great Dane vomited multiple times. Belly X-rays showed a distended stomach that contained a large amount of foreign material. During surgery, 43 and 1/2 socks were removed from his stomach!
I will always wonder why a pet would ever eat something like a sock, and think “Gee, this tastes great, let me swallow another one!” And that, 42 times???
Pets will never cease to amaze me…
Fortunately, every one of these patients did well, with or without surgery, and made a full recovery.
Beyond the cool story factor, here is my take as a surgeon:
- Just because all of these patients recovered from their ordeal, doesn’t mean that pet owners should be lax with the many dangers facing pets. You never read the stories about the patients who did not make it…
- Prepare yourself financially for the unexpected. If your pet got in trouble tomorrow, would you be prepared to take care of a large hospital bill? If not, please get pet insurance before it’s too late.
- Never put your pet in front an irresistible but dangerous situation. For example, never leave food unattended on a kitchen counter or on the table. Not even for a second.
- Secure trash bags and trash cans at all times.
- Pets are unpredictable, and frequently get in trouble, even with the most careful and dedicated pet owners. Pet-proof your house, room after room, just like parents child-proof their house.
Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ
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I am looking for simple dynamo tutorial/ guideline/script to make a parametric family ( table/door etc.).
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Are you looking to create a family from scratch with dynamo or to manipulate an existing family within a project with dynamo?
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The rise of ‘cli-fi’: stories to save the world
Can novelists spur us to action in ways that scientists can’t?
More than a decade before An Inconvenient Truth, Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower (1993) – a remarkably prescient novel that foresaw wildfires, water scarcity and waves of migration. Set in 2024, the novel tells the story of a teenage girl who flees her disintegrating community in a United States riven by climate change and social injustice. The book is a classic in the emerging genre of climate fiction – or ‘cli-fi’ as it is known.
Although writers, such as J.G. Ballard, started to portray climate changes caused by humans from the 1960s, the genre has only taken off in recent years. In his 2016 book The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable, the Indian writer Amitav Ghosh asked why so few novelists were tackling the subject. Ghosh argued that literary journals did not take climate change novels seriously and regarded them in the same category as books about aliens and space travel and that this discouraged authors from writing them.
He suggested that when future generations fail to find literary representations of climate change from this era they will “conclude that ours was a time when most forms of art and literature were drawn into the modes of concealment that prevented people from recognizing the realities of their plight”. He added: “Quite possibly, then, this era, which so congratulates itself on its self-awareness, will come to be known as the time of the Great Derangement.”
Writers answered Ghosh’s challenge producing a surge of climate novels that gained momentum when The Overstory (2018) by Richard Powers – which interweaves stories of trees with stories of people – won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was nominated for the Booker Prize definitively ending the idea that climate fiction was a non-literary niche.
Since then, novelists, including Ghosh himself, have explored climate change from myriad perspectives: in The Wall (2019), John Lanchester imagines a future in which young adults stand watch on a huge coastal wall around Britain bitterly resentful of older generations; in Migrations (2020), Charlotte McConaghy portrays a woman tracing the world’s last migrating birds; in Bewilderment (2021), Richard Powers explores how climate change can frighten and anger children; and, in Leave the World Behind (2020), Rumaan Alam describes a flock of flamingos landing in a suburban swimming pool in Long Island, New York – an unsettling sign of a world out of kilter.
“Somehow while we had all been busy, while we had been doing those small things which added up to living, the future had slipped into the present.”
The High House, Jessie Greengrass
Experts have debated why it took humanity so long to accept climate change. The latest IPCC climate report, which projects five scenarios based on varying levels of emissions and was described by the UN as “code red for humanity“, is written nearly entirely in bullet points, runs to 3,949 pages and is not an easy read. Climate change is complex, global and involves timescales longer than human lifespans. Reading about it can make people feel helpless and this can lead to switch-off.
Novelists, by contrast, explore climate change by zooming in on individual protagonists. This narrows the topic to the scale of a human life aiding sense-making and emotional processing. If climate science is the pilot’s manual, climate fiction is the flight simulator: it transports us into future scenarios and invites us to rehearse how we would cope with them.
Stories have always had the power to activate empathy, increase insight and promote action: Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe shifted public opinion about slavery; the 1983 film The Day After convinced America to alter its position on nuclear weapons; Modern Family changed attitudes to gay marriage; and, last year (perhaps worryingly) former health secretary Matt Hancock revealed the movie Contagion influenced his vaccine policy.
Stories function to help us achieve the change necessary to our survival as a species. Thinkers since Aristotle have observed a universal pattern underlying good stories. At the start of a story, the hero is confronted with a challenge. Wary of change (as we all tend to be), she procrastinates but then commits to the quest overcoming many obstacles before emerging transformed. In this way, stories explore the conflict between our need for change and our fear of change – the human condition – helping us move from fear and procrastination to acceptance and problem-solving.
Humanity is already shifting from procrastination to problem-solving on climate change but perhaps the new wave of climate novels will spur us on the journey to net zero.
21 NOVELS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
The Drowned World
J.G. Ballard, 1962
Ballard’s pioneering work of climate fiction, set in 2045, in a world left flooded and uninhabitable by global warming.
Parable of the Sower
Octavia E. Butler, 1993
Set in 2024, this classic tells the story of a teenage girl in a United States riven by climate change and social injustice.
Barbara Kingsolver, 2012
Climate change causes a flock of Monarch butterflies to winter in the Appalachian mountains upturning a young mother’s life.
Odds Against Tomorrow
Nathaniel Rich, 2014
The worst fears of a catastrophe-obsessed mathematician are realized when a worst-case scenario strikes New York.
The Water Knife
Paolo Bacigalupi, 2015
A hired gun and fixer in the water wars between parched southern states in a heated US where the rich live in climate-controlled enclaves.
James Bradley, 2015
A chronicle of several generations of one family that unfolds against the backdrop of environmental breakdown.
The History of Bees
Maja Lunde, 2015
Explores the threat of ecological disaster through the stories of three generations of beekeepers from the past, present and future.
Omar El Akkad, 2017
Drawing on his own experience as a war correspondent, Omar El Akkad portrays a second US civil war triggered by the northern states outlawing fossil fuels.
New York 2140
Kim Stanley Robinson, 2017
Explores climate change and capitalism through the eyes of the inhabitants of one building in a flooded Manhattan where water taxis whizz between skyscrapers.
Richard Powers, 2018
Interweaves the stories of five trees with the stories of nine people contrasting the shortness of human lives with the longevity of both trees and climate change.
John Lanchester, 2019
Set in the near future in Britain where the young must take turns defending the country’s vast coastal wall from ‘others’ fleeing a flooded world.
Amitav Ghosh, 2019
A dealer of rare books sets out on an extraordinary journey from India to Los Angeles and Venice in a world of displacement.
Leave the World Behind
Rumaan Alam, 2020
A thriller about two families forced together on a long weekend in the country as a mysterious crisis unfolds in the city.
Jenny Offill, 20200
A librarian is hired to answer emails from progressives worried about climate change and conservatives worried about the collapse of Western civilization.
Charlotte McConaghy, 2020
A woman follows what may be the endangered Arctic tern’s last migration from Greenland to Antarctica.
The New Wilderness
Diana Cook, 2020
A mother agrees to live in the ‘new wilderness’ to save her five-year-old daughter whose lungs are ravaged by pollution.
Kate Sawyer, 2021
A woman and a stranger hide in the mouth of a beached whale to survive a catastrophic event.
Jeff VanderMeer, 2021
A thriller about climate change, identity politics, conspiracy theories – and a taxidermied salamander.
Richard Powers, 2021
A windowed father takes his son on flights of imagination to other planets to soothe his fear and anger about climate change.
The High House
Jessie Greengrass, 2021
A scientist turns her house into an ark as she prepares for the onset of a slow-moving catastrophe
Something New Under the Sun
Alexandra Kleeman, 2021
A writer travels to Hollywood to see his novel made into a movie in a mysterious near-future dystopia.
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Like Thor, it has a very hot head, and he has to wear iron gauntlets to handle it.
Mjollnir was made by the dwarfs, who are specialists in the weapons industry. For a hammer it’s a formidable bit of kit. When Thor throws it into the sky, lightning issues forth. Usually followed by trouble. And its boomerang tendencies means he never has to worry about it getting lost.
Mjollnir is such an iconic part of Norse Mythology that people used to wear mini-Mjollnirs around their neck as a talisman. In fact they probably still do.
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Iceland is expected to use more energy «mining» bitcoins and other virtual currencies this year than it uses to power its homes.
With massive amounts of electricity needed to run the computers that create bitcoins, large virtual currency companies have established a base in the North Atlantic island nation blessed with an abundance of renewable energy.
The new industry’s relatively sudden growth prompted MP Smari McCarthy of Iceland’s Pirate Party to suggest taxing the profits of bitcoin mines. The initiative is likely to be well received by Icelanders, who are skeptical of speculative financial ventures after the country’s catastrophic 2008 banking crash.
«Under normal circumstances, companies that are creating value in Iceland pay a certain amount of tax to the government,» McCarthy told The Associated Press. «These companies are not doing that, and we might want to ask ourselves whether they should.»
The energy demand has developed because of the soaring cost of producing and collecting virtual currencies. Computers are used to make the complex calculations that verify a running ledger of all the transactions in virtual currencies around the world.
In return, the miners claim a fraction of a coin not yet in circulation. In the case of bitcoin, a total of 21 million can be mined, leaving about 4.2 million left to create. As more bitcoin enter circulation, more powerful computers are needed to keep up with the calculations – and that means more energy.
Local fishermen, chatting over steaming cups of coffee at the harbor gas station, are puzzled by the phenomenon, which has spawned oversize construction sites on the outskirts of town.
Among the main attractions of setting up bitcoin mines at the edge of the Arctic Circle is the natural cooling for computer servers and the competitive prices for Iceland’s abundance of renewable energy from geothermal and hydroelectric power plants.
Johann Snorri Sigurbergsson, a business development manager at the energy company Hitaveita Sudurnesja, said he expected Iceland’s virtual currency mining to double its energy consumption to about 100 megawatts this year. That is more than households use on the island nation of 340,000, according to Iceland’s National Energy Authority.
«Four months ago, I could not have predicted this trend – but then bitcoin skyrocketed and we got a lot more emails,» he said at the Svartsengi geothermal energy plant, which powers the southwestern peninsula where the mining takes place.
«Just today, I came from a meeting with a mining company seeking to buy 18 megawatts,» he said.
The data centers here are specially designed to utilize the constant wind on the bare peninsula. Walls are only partial on each side, allowing a draft of cold air to cool down the equipment.
«What we are doing here is like gold mining,» said Helmut Rauth, who manages operations for Genesis Mining, a major bitcoin mining company. «We are mining on a large scale and getting the gold out to the people.»
Genesis Mining, founded in Germany, moved to Iceland in 2014 when the price of bitcoin fluctuated from $350 to $1000.
Today, one bitcoin is valued at about $8,000, according to tracking site Coindesk, after peaking at almost $19,500 in December.
The currency took a hit in January when China announced it would move to wipe out its bitcoin mining industry, following concerns of excessive electricity consumption.
Rauth said bitcoin should not be singled out as environmentally taxing. Computing power always demands energy, he argues.
«How much energy is needed for credit card transactions and internet research? Cryptocurrencies have the same global impact,» he said.
The last time Iceland was an international hub for finance, the venture ended with a giant bank crash, making the country one of the symbols of the 2008 global financial crisis.
The political turmoil following the crash swept the upstart Pirate Party into Iceland’s parliament, where it currently holds 10 percent of seats.
Pirate Party legislator McCarthy has questioned the value of bitcoin mining for Icelandic society, saying residents should consider regulating and taxing the emerging industry.
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Eneref Institute a leading advocate for sustainable development since 2001, has announced the launch of its Natural Interior Daylight (NID) initiative. The campaign is tailored to advance the specification of daylighting as a significant light source in commercial and residential facilities. Multiple lighting studies have demonstrated increased health and human productivity benefits for students and employees in spaces with properly designed natural interior daylight. And daylight harvesting, including windows, skylights and tubular daylighting devices, in place of, or in conjunction with, traditional electric lighting, can significantly reduce a building's energy load.
To launch the initiative, Eneref Institute has authored a daylighting market report entitled, ‘Seven Market Obstacles to Daylighting', which is scheduled for publication in the February 2014 issue of the Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, LD+A Magazine. The report is also available on its website.
The NID initiative will spotlight a multi-economic sector of the daylighting industry by publishing a series of case studies featuring facilities that benefited from the installation of natural interior daylighting. These daylighting case study reports will highlight specific solutions and validate the health, productivity and energy benefits within various vertical markets. Eneref Institute is the industry standard in the built environment for 3rd-party case studies validating solutions. The studies are drawn from interviews representing a broad range of sales channel stakeholders, from solution providers to end-users.
The report asserts that because of daylighting's benefits, the use of natural interior daylight in homes and buildings should be much more common.
"You don't need a degree in illuminating engineering to know that a room with a view-one with windows that let in natural light-is what we desire. Inherently we just know," says Seth Warren Rose, Founding Director of Eneref Institute. "Yet, while few technologies combine as many health and environmental benefits, the daylighting market remains only a sliver of what it could be."
Eneref Institute already leads an industry-wide initiative, ‘Solar Thermal Advantage', designed to increase adoption of solar heating and cooling in residential and commercial facilities by working closely with government agencies, including the US Department of Defense, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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A few months after the Equal Pay Act came into force, a group of engineering workers in London took on their reluctant employer and won…
Women workers had been struggling for equal pay for over a century before the Equal Pay Act was passed in 1970. And Parliament gave employers another five years grace to find ways around it. Workers at Trico showed that their own action was the surest way to secure their aims.
Their struggle is documented in a fine book by Sally Groves and Vernon Merritt. Groves worked at Trico and was publicity officer on the AUEW strike committee. Merritt was a strong supporter of the strike and an AUEW member. A key theme in the book is how people thought the Act would “finally secure equal pay as a right” and what the Trico workers did when that turned out not to be so.
Trico had paid little regard to the Act. Discriminatory rates had existed for over ten years and the company had done little to end them. In September 1975 the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers [AUEW] representing the Trico workers started negotiations aiming for a common pay rate regardless of sex by the time the Act became law.
Nothing came of negotiations. The company turned the women down flat, so they went on strike on 24 May 1976. The AUEW Executive Council declared the strike official shortly afterwards on the recommendations of local officials, backed by Reg Birch, the Executive Councillor for the South East. He was also a founding member and Chairman of the CPBML.
The strikers, backed by Birch, decided to boycott the Industrial Tribunal, for very good reasons. The tribunal had turned down over 70 per cent of the equal pay applications in the first six months of its existence.
This was the first time that a trade union had ever boycotted a Tribunal. The union was concerned that the blatant pro-employer bias damaged the spirit and intent of the Act. As predicted the Tribunal ruled against the women.
The AUEW and the Strike Committee issued a joint statement to the press: “This dispute is a milestone in the fight for equal pay for women and has been instrumental in highlighting the inadequacies and legal loopholes in the Equal Pay Act.”
‘The longest successful strike for equal pay in British trade union history…’
The continuation of official union support for the strike was crucial, but it was never a foregone conclusion. Without this, “the women and their male supporters would not only have been demoralised and delegitimised in the eyes of the trade union movement: they would also have been starved back to work.”
The situation with the union’s Executive Council was nursed and managed constantly by Roger Butler, the union’s local official, and Reg Birch, the strikers’ representative on the executive. It did not come out until much later how important that was for the successful outcome.
John Slidders, the Trico personnel executive, admitted after the strike that the union had played a huge role, with the officials doing what the members asked them to do. He said the union was “too democratic”.
On 29 September, “Reg Birch informed the company side that no deal would be acceptable to the Executive Council that was not acceptable to Bill MacLaughlin, AUEW Divisional Organiser, and Roger Butler…This was a warning to the company that they should not try and make a deal with the AUEW National Executive behind the backs of the women and their local officials.”
That strengthened the strikers’ position and ensured that the company had no alternative but to deal with MacLaughlin and Butler from then on. On 14 October the company caved in. The women’s demands were agreed in full – a common operational rate regardless of sex. Exactly what the union had been demanding in negotiations for months before the dispute.
After 21 weeks of determined struggle, the women had won. That was despite strike breaking workers bussed in with the support of the police, and the industrial tribunal decision against them.
It turned out to be the longest successful strike for equal pay in British trade union history. And it was the first time a trade union had ever negotiated a settlement despite a Tribunal decision against it.
Butler said, “This is a lesson to the movement on how equal pay can be achieved. It won’t be brought about by tribunals. It’s only through trade union unity and working-class struggle that justice for women workers will be won.”
Groves and Merritt point out that it was crucial that local union officials gave unwavering support and that the strikers “…were able to keep all the negotiations in their own hands. What’s more, the Strike Committee and their officials understood the dangers inherent in relying on a law rigged in favour of the employers.”
By contrast, in the dispute at Grunwick later that summer, the workers lost because the local officials did not give unwavering support to the striking women and did not keep all the negotiations in their own hands.
Groves and Merritt observe that at Trico “…lack of support from the Labour and TUC leadership meant that all the negotiations with company were kept firmly under the control of the local AUEW officials, as well as…Reg Birch…who ensured that the EEF [Engineering Employers Federation] did not ultimately take over and negotiate directly with the AUEW Executive Council, which would have taken the final settlement out of the hands of the strikers’ representatives.”
Birch paid tribute to the strikers’ victory as “one of the best struggles that workers have ever joined together in, the Trico women's battle for equal pay. Black and white together, only wanting to know: are you with us or against us? Straight, simple, classic thinking, indomitable, unbeatable."
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Associate of Arts & Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation
The Associate in Arts and the Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation degrees prepare individuals who desire to become K-12 educators for transfer. These transfer degrees will provide students with a program of study comprised of college transfer courses and a small concentration of education coursework. The general education courses provide students with a well-rounded education that focuses on the humanities, STEM subjects, and the social behavioral sciences. The education concentration includes an overview of the American educational system; an introduction to teaching and learning concepts that are developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive to all children; literacy development and instructional strategies to support all learners; and an introduction to the teacher licensure process. The remainder of the degree program will focus on general education outcomes with individualized education plans to support the student’s desired grade-level and content area foci.
Each student is provided with an individualized plan of study for their time at A-B Tech. These education plans are personalized for each student so that the needs of the senior institution can be met for the student’s chosen grade level and content area of focus. The AA/AS in Teacher Preparation degrees will allow A-B Tech to provide a more straightforward educational path towards completion for our students who desire to be future educators, allowing them to choose between multiple senior institutions that offer their desired grade level and content area of focus.
The Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation degree is appropriate for students who desire to teach Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Grades Education (6-8) in non-STEM subject areas, and Secondary Education (9-12) in non-STEM areas, as well as other specialized content areas such as Special Education. While the Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation degree is appropriate for students who desire to teach Middle Grades Education (6-8) in STEM subject areas and Secondary Education (9-12) in STEM subject areas.
Graduates are prepared to transfer to a senior institution to complete their pursuit of the necessary bachelor’s degree and earn an NC Teaching License in the grade level and content area of their choosing. Students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by, and earn admission into the education programs at the senior institution as published by each university’s schools of education programs.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enable North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina and to signatory institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities to transfer with junior status.
Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. | <urn:uuid:199b233a-3da3-43fe-878d-a53a0b9f6f34> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://abtech.edu/programs/academic/education/associate-arts-and-associate-science-degrees-teacher-preparation | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.945245 | 598 | 2.0625 | 2 |
Teenage drivers in Texas are more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident when other teens are in the car with them, according to a recent study conducted by the Automobile Association of America’s (AAA) Safety Foundation.
Texas Teen Car Accident Statistics
The study conducted by AAA was based on data gathered by the government on teen car accidents that occurred between 2007 and 2010. Data shows that teens who drive with their friends in the car take more risks than when driving alone or driving with an adult.
In fact, a 16 or 17 year old driver who has at least one passenger under the age of 21 in the car has a 44 percent increased risk of being involved in a fatal Texas car accident.
What’s worse, the teen’s risk of dying in a Texas car accident doubles when carrying two passengers under the age of 21.
When three or more passengers under 21 are in the car, the risk of a fatal Texas car accident nearly quadruples.
But when a teen is driving with an adult at least 35 or older, the risk of being in a fatal Texas car accident decreases by 62 percent. That’s because teen drivers are more of a distraction than adult drivers, who are encouraged to set an example of good driving behavior for teens.
Texas Graduated License: What You Need to Know
The results of the AAA study only reinforced what many already know—teen drivers tend to engage in more risky driving behavior when their friends are in the car. Although the news is not new, the study is the first of its kind since graduated licensing laws were adopted in all 50 states.
In Texas, the graduated licensing law requires that teens under the age of 17 not use cell phones or similar wireless devices while driving.
Texas graduated licenses come in two phases. In phase one, drivers under 18 years old must hold a learner or hardship license for at least six months, must be accompanied by another driver who is at least 21 years old, and must maintain a valid learner license. In phase two, the driver is given a provisional license, with the following prohibitions:
The driver may not operate a car when more than one passenger in the vehicle is under 21 years old and is not a family member.
The driver may not operate a car unless he is with a parent or guardian, between the hours of 12AM and 5AM, unless the teen needs to attend a school-related activity, go to work, or deal with a medical emergency.
The driver may not use a wireless communication device except when there is an emergency.
Even after a teen driver earns an unrestricted license, his parents must still ensure that he is driving safe and following the laws.
How to Protect Your Teen from Being Involved in a Wreck
About 40% of the more than 2,100 teen drivers killed between 2000 and 2010 were driving with passengers under the age of 21 at the time of the car accidents. While graduated license laws have helped prevent teen car accidents, the number of distracted driving accidents is still very high in the United States.
With summer on its way, teens are more likely to be involved in serious Texas car accidents as school lets out. On average, more than 400 teens tragically die each month of summer in car accidents, many of which could have been prevented. To help protect your child from being involved in a serious Texas car accident, follow these tips:
Set ground rules for your teen on cell phone use while driving.
Explain to your teen the risks of distracted driving and have him pledge to never use his phone and drive.
Talk with your teen about safe driving before he heads out on the road.
Before you let your teen drive alone, set some ground rules for him to follow.
Know where your teen is going and who he’ll be with.
Remind your teen to drive safely and to not become distracted by the other teens in the car.
Set the example for your teen. If you wouldn’t want your teen to text and drive or speed while weaving in and out of traffic, then you should also follow your rules, even when your teen isn’t in the car with you.
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A trial of a four-day working week proved so successful at a company in New Zealand that bosses are now considering taking up the rota change permanently.
Staff reported better productivity, a better work-life balance and lower stress levels after working four eight-hour days a week for two months.
The trial at Perpetual Guardian – a company that manages trusts, wills and estates – involved 240 employees across 16 offices.
They worked four days equalling 32 working hours instead of 40 across the week – but were still paid for five days.
According to the New York Times, researchers from Auckland University of Technology studied the effects and found employees were turning up on time, attendance was better and staff took fewer breaks and did not leave work early.
‘Their actual job performance didn’t change when doing it over four days instead of five,’ one of the researchers told the newspaper.
Jarrod Haar, a human resources professor at Auckland University, said staff reported coming back to work energised after their days off.
They said the change motivated them to find ways of increasing their productivity while in the office, including cutting meetings to 30 minutes at a time and signalling to colleagues when they needed no distractions.
‘They worked out where they were wasting time and worked smarter, not harder,’ Mr Haar said.
Where else is a four-day week working?
Similar experiments have been carried out in other countries as a way of improving productivity.
In Sweden, a trial in the city of Gothenburg mandated a six-hour day, and officials found employees completed the same amount of work or even more.
France trialled a 35-hour workweek in 2000, but businesses complained of reduced competitiveness and increased hiring costs.
Andrew Barnes, the company’s founder, said he came up with the idea for a four-day work week after reading a report that suggested people spent less than three hours of their work day being productive.
He is considering making the move permanent and believes it will benefit working mothers most, since those returning to work from maternity leave often negotiated part-time hours, but performed the equivalent of full-time work.
Tammy Barker, a senior client manager at the company and a mother-of-two, said she spent her day off each week running personal errands, attending appointments and shopping for groceries, which allowed her to spend more time with her family on weekends.
She had realised during the trial how often she jumped between tasks at work as her concentration waned.
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Card-Based Electronic Access Control Systems Market
Market Insights on Card-Based Electronic Access Control Systems covering sales outlook, demand forecast & up-to-date key trends
Card-Based Electronic Access Control Systems Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020
Card-Based Electronic Access Control Systems Market Overview
Electronic access control system uses electronic or electromechanical system to allow restricted access within the organization. These systems include intruder alarm, perimeter security system and authentication system. Further, authentication systems are classified into card based electronic access control system, biometrics, door contact and keypads.
Card-based electronic access control system use different types of cards for security purpose. Access control systems enable various organizations and enterprise to limit the access of network, data and workstations to authorized person.
Government and commercial offices are increasingly using card-based electronic access control system to manage access to their resources. Card-based access control system is an efficient tool to protect the enterprise assets.
Card-based access control reduces need for multiple cards and access codes. Further, It offer flexibility for supporting various functions in an organization including security and managing the assets. Card-based access control system is a flexible and effective solution that accomplishes the organizations requirements in terms of security policies.
An access control system consists of components such as ID credential (card), card reader, door lock, control panel, control server, database and software. These components are either purchased from third party suppliers or developed by the OEMs.
Card-based electronic access control systems are connected to the database and control server through an existing IP network of the organization. As a result, it saves the cost of deploying additional network for the access control system.
Increasing demand for enhanced security and government policies for security issues is driving the card based electronic access control system market.
Images with better resolution and unchangeable personalization attributes are some of the technological advancements in the card-based electronic access control system. An emerging trend in card-based electronic access control system is the integrated solution for immediate response with electronic alarm systems.
However, lack of interoperability with existing security systems is affecting the market growth. Additionally, high upfront cost and growing market for alternate technologies such as near field communication (NFC) and biometric control access are posing challenge to the market growth.
Card-based electronic access control system can be segmented on the basis of types of card, end-use industry and geography. Different types of cards available include smart cards, bar code cards, dual function cards, barium ferrite cards and magnetic stripe cards among others. Magnetic strip cards are widely used across different end-use industries.
Card based electronic access control system has widespread application across various industries such as retail, military and defense, government and commercial offices, healthcare and banking and financial services among others. Currently, banking and financial services are extensively using card based electronic access control system in order to achieve better security.
Some of the major players in card-based electronic access control system include Assa Abloy AB, Aiphone Co. Ltd., Bio-Key International Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Bosch Security Systems, Cognitec Systems GmbH, Fujitsu Ltd., Godrej and Boyce Company Ltd., Linear LLC, NEC Corporation, Honeywell International PLC, Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric, Napco Securities Technologies Inc., Chubb Securities S.A., Magel Securities Systems Ltd., Future Fibre Technology and United International Corporation among others.
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Recent tornadoes have wreaked havoc through parts of the Mid-West and South, killing hundreds of people in the South - with hundreds more still missing -and causing incredible damage. Families and friends of CCVIs in Missouri are now dealing with the aftermath of the tornado. Almost miraculously, no one in the St. Louis area was killed.
Where do tornadoes come from? How are tornadoes influenced by climate change? What human activity plays a part in the formation of tornadoes? CLICK HERE to read the informative article: "Top Scientists Explain How Deadly Tornadoes in the South May Be Influenced by Climate Change" | <urn:uuid:0c504437-cca6-4497-af52-d6fb7d6c8d23> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://saccvi.blogspot.com/2011/05/deadly-tornadoes-and-climate-change.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.918398 | 127 | 3.046875 | 3 |
4 Blood Moons Coming On 4 Jewish Holidays Might Have MAJOR Implications
In the Tanach, the prophet Yoel states, “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.” (Yoel 2:31)
Sun turned to darkness = moon directly between the Earth and sun in a total solar eclipse. Moon turned to blood = Earth directly between the sun and moon, Earth’s shadow falling on the moon in a total lunar eclipse.
What is the significance of four blood moons coming over the next two years – on the Jewish Passovers on April 15, 2014, and April 4, 2015, and Sukkot on Oct. 8, 2014, and Sept. 28, 2015.
The last three times this phenomenon occurred were right around seminal moments in Jewish history. For example, when it happened in 1493 and 1494 Jews were expelled from Spain. The blood moons in 1949 and 1950 came right after the nation of Israel was assembled, giving the Jews a homeland for the first time in thousands of years. And in 1967 and 1968 it was linked to the Six-Day War.
Not only are there four blood moons on 4/15/14, 10/8/14, 4/4/15, and 9/28/15, but the added significance is that the total solar eclipse on 3/20/15 is on the biblical calendar of Nisan 1. Nisan 1 begins the religious calendar New Year according to the Torah, it is our first month as Jews.
Be’ezrat Hashem, the upcoming blood moons will bring more miraculous events for our Jewish people and the Land of Israel…hopefully Moshiach is on his way to bring us all together again as a united Jewish people in our Homeland!
Published on Mar 24, 2014
Yesterday the Prime Minister of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, gave a feverish speech in front of thousands of supporters at Saraya Square in the Gaza Strip. The message: Palestinians should not and will not stop fighting through terrorist acts against the State of Israel. Haniyeh encourages Palestinians to attack innocent Israelis and he explicitly outlines a new plan to use tunnels on an offensive against Israel. His speech also refers to striking Tel Aviv as thousands of supporters cheer him on.
The Arab League flatly refuse to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
Arab League summit opens with row over Palestinian support
Summit draft resolution ‘categorically’ refuses to recognize Israel as Jewish state, ‘rejects all pressure on Palestinian leadership’ to accept demand.
KUWAIT CITY – Qatar’s ruler kicked off the opening session of the annual Arab League summit on Tuesday by criticizing fellow Arab leaders over their attitude to the Palestinians.
Sheik Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani reprimanded member states for not following through on a Qatari proposal made a year ago to set up a $1 billion fund to help the Arab residents of East Jerusalem, defiantly declaring that his tiny but super-rich nation will go ahead with the $250 million it has already pledged.
A resolution to create the fund was adopted by last year’s Arab summit held in Qatar.
He also renewed calls for a small Arab summit to be held try to resolve differences between the militant Hamas group, which rules the Gaza Strip, and the Western-backed Fatah group in the West Bank. Qatar supports Hamas.
Meanwhile, in a final resolution drafted ahead of the summit, the League said it would flatly refuse to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Israel has made the demand for recognition a condition of reaching a peace agreement with the Palestinians.
According to the draft of the final resolution, obtained by AFP, the Arab states declare their “absolute and categorical refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state”. The resolution also “rejects all pressure to this effect on the Palestinian leadership”, a likely reference to American efforts to keep the negotiations going after their April deadline.
The draft resolution will also call on Arab states to provide $100 million in financial aid to the Palestinian Authority every month.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who last week held talks with President Barack Obama at the White House, met Monday with the foreign ministers of the League’s 22 member states, to update them on the outcome of the talks, those present at the summit said.
Infighting and accusations
Tamim also lashed out at Iraq’s Shiite-led government and Egyptian authorities, a move that is likely to add a new layer to tension in the region.
His criticism was not the only manifestation of inter-Arab differences surfacing in the Kuwait summit.
The representative of the Syrian opposition decried that he was not given Syria’s seat, as was the case in last year’s summit. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman bin Abdel-Aziz, standing in for King Abdullah, said he was puzzled by the move.
Without naming Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Tamim criticized what he said were attempts to sideline entire segments of that Arab nation, a reference to Iraq’s Sunni Arab minority. His criticism of Iraq’s government follow recent comments by al-Maliki in which he accused Qatar and Saudi Arabia of supporting Sunni militants in Iraq.
“It’s about time for Iraq to emerge from the vicious circle of violence and differences. That cannot come about through the sidelining of entire society segments or accusing them of terrorism if they demand equality and inclusion,” he said.
Vice President Khudeir al-Khuzaie, a Shiite, is representing Iraq in the summit.
Tamim also called on Egypt to start a “political dialogue,” an implicit criticism of the crackdown there against the Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist group that Qatar backs and of which Islamist President Mohammed Morsi is a member.
The military removed Morsi last July and there has been a massive crackdown against the Brotherhood, with the arrest of thousands and the killing of hundreds of its supporters. Morsi and leaders of the Brotherhood are in detention and some are in court on charges that carry the death penalty.
The criticism of Egypt is likely to further strain relations with Cairo at a time when Qatar’s own relations with heavyweight Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – its partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council – are fraught with tension. Egypt and the three Arab nations have withdrawn their ambassadors from Qatar. | <urn:uuid:da62ef61-ff51-4af1-9985-677f2745fb75> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://acquiescere9.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/ismail-haniyeh-calls-for-israels-destruction-arab-league-refusal/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.953961 | 1,353 | 2.453125 | 2 |
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for the Treatment of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia (RESIS)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.|
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00783120|
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 31, 2008
Last Update Posted : November 3, 2013
Schizophrenia is a major psychotic disorder that presents an enormous burden to the patients and their relatives. Despite treatment with second generation antipsychotics, negative symptoms and cognitive impairment often persist and determine an unfavourable course including reduction in life quality. Prefrontal repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a promising noninvasive biological technique, applied adjuvant to ongoing antipsychotic treatment was demonstrated to be safe and was associated with improvement in negative symptoms in the majority of the small placebo-controlled trials.
The primary objective of the trial is to investigate the efficacy of high-frequency rTMS (add-on to antipsychotic therapy) in the treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia compared to sham stimulation (placebo).
|Condition or disease||Intervention/treatment||Phase|
|Schizophrenia||Other: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation Other: Sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation||Not Applicable|
|Study Type :||Interventional (Clinical Trial)|
|Actual Enrollment :||197 participants|
|Intervention Model:||Parallel Assignment|
|Masking:||Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)|
|Official Title:||Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for the Treatment of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia - a Multicenter Study|
|Study Start Date :||January 2008|
|Actual Primary Completion Date :||August 2011|
|Actual Study Completion Date :||December 2011|
10 Hz rTMS of left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) (15 sessions/3 weeks, 1000 stimuli per session, stimulation intensity 110 % related to the individual resting motor threshold).
Other: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
10 Hz rTMS of left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) (15 sessions/3 weeks, 1000 stimuli per session, stimulation intensity 110 % related to the individual resting motor threshold); in total 15.000 stimuli.
Sham Comparator: 2
placebo (sham)-rTMS of left DLPFC (15 sessions/3 weeks, 1000 stimuli per session)
Other: Sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
placebo (sham)-rTMS of left DLPFC (15 sessions/3 weeks, 1000 stimuli per session; in total 15.000 stimuli
- Improvement in negative symptoms (baseline vs. day 21, PANNS negative sum score) [ Time Frame: 105 Days ]
- efficacy on cognition, EPS, neuroplasticity (sMRI/MRS), depression, life quality and social function [ Time Frame: 105 days ]
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00783120
|Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg|
|Regensburg, Bayern, Germany, 93053|
|Dept. of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital of the Georg-August-University Göttingen|
|Goettingen, Niedersachsen, Germany, 37075|
|Department of Psychiatry, Heinrich-Heine University Hospital|
|Duesseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, 40629|
|Study Director:||Peter G Falkai, Prof MD.||Dept. of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital of the Georg-August-University Göttingen| | <urn:uuid:b8bdc5ac-79ce-4f27-8fc8-07e548944b9a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00783120 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.774228 | 920 | 1.984375 | 2 |
Situated on a fairly level landscape. Tremblestown church (ME036-002---), motte (ME036-004----) and castle (ME036-003----) are within a designed landscape that is represented on the 1836 edition of the OS 6-inch map and survives in relict form. The castle is largely a fifteenth century tower house, but a block was added to the NE angle that is probably eighteenth century in date, and the relict landscape could be related to either structure, but it is more likely to be the latter. The map depicts a long avenue (L c. 1.6km) extending SE from a point c. 90m E of the castle so that a view of the castle is not available from the avenue. Much of the avenue is still extant. In the vicinity of the castle the outline of the gardens as depicted on the map is still traceable as are the rectangular fields around it covering about 12.5 ha (c. 30 acres). These fields area bounded by wide, grass-covered earthen banks
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of revision: 5 July 2019
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U.S., TAIWAN, AND CLEAN AIR ASIA FORM PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT AIR POLLUTION
The United States, Taiwan, and Clean Air Asia—an alliance representing organizations in China, India, and Indonesia—have signed a deal to curb city air pollution. The new deal, called the Cities Clean Air Partnership (CCAP), is the first major clean air partnership program designed to clean up cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The program will include sharing technologies, instituting a certification and scoring system to encourage clean air actions, and offering financial incentives to high-performing cities. Bjarne Pedersen, Executive Director of Clean Air Asia, called the CCAP a “landmark initiative towards air pollution prevention and control in Asia," commenting that “we can only significantly reduce the problem of air pollution through meaningful and effective partnerships among cities.” According to Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the South Pacific, air pollution is responsible for more than 3.7 million deaths per year and costs the global economy over $3.5 trillion per year in sickness and premature deaths. For the full story, see http://world.einnews.com/article/218041537/wEqlLT26sT8RlxSP and http://www.energyglobal.com/news/processing/articles/Asia-Pacific-EPA-clean-city-air.aspx#.U-4NM-NdXm9. | <urn:uuid:4a176104-2e0f-4fd6-af37-3508205e8217> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.elr.info/international/international-update/us-taiwan-and-clean-air-asia-form-partnership-fight-air-pollution | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.893622 | 309 | 2.671875 | 3 |
Will Mideast Christians Share the Fate of the Region’s Jews?
Stand for Israel | July 23, 2019
The modern Jewish state was founded in order to give the Jewish people a home and a haven in a historically unfriendly Middle East. This was necessary due to decades and centuries of violence and persecution. But now, Dr. Edy Cohen writes at JNS, we must look at that history of persecution to see what the region holds for its persecuted Christians, as well:
A look at developments in the Middle East in recent decades gives the clear impression that the region is becoming “cleansed” of minorities, especially the Christians who have inhabited it for millennia.
The process is reminiscent of that which befell the Jews of the region, who had to flee their homes amid pogroms and persecution during the 20th century, especially after the establishment of the State of Israel and its victories over its Arab enemies.
It was in Morocco, where several thousand Jews have remained, that the first 20th-century massacre of Middle Eastern Jews occurred—in Fez, on April 17, 1912, after Sultan Mulai Abd al-Hafid signed a treaty that turned Morocco into a French protectorate.
For the Moroccan people, this handing of the reins to a Christian ruler was an act of betrayal. Unable to attack the French, the Arab mob opted to attack Jews and their property. Fifty-one Jews were murdered and many homes looted.
On Aug. 3, 1934, a Jewish tailor in the Algerian town of Constantine cursed the Muslims and insulted Islam while drunk. The result: pogroms that killed 25 and wounded 38 local Jews.
In June 1941, the Farhud broke out in Baghdad. About 200 Jews were murdered and thousands wounded by their Arab neighbors. Jewish property was looted, and many homes were set ablaze.
Four years later, on the anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration, large numbers of Arabs took out their frustration over Nazi Germany’s defeat by perpetrating pogroms in several Arab countries. In Egypt, 10 Jews were killed and about 350 wounded during Muslim Brotherhood riots… | <urn:uuid:b3d4faee-e0bc-46d4-bf65-b5ae2639ddb8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ifcj.org/news/stand-for-israel-blog/will-mideast-christians-share-the-fate-of-the-regions-jews | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.978114 | 444 | 2.546875 | 3 |
My passion for researching posture has taken me far and wide. I was in a village in Burkina Faso in western Africa when I first noticed how people there would track the conversation from speaker to speaker mainly by using their eyes, rather than by turning their heads. Along with their excellent body posture it contributed to a strikingly well-centered, dignified bearing.
This young man in Burkina Faso demonstrates the dignified bearing that comes with an appropriate amount of eye tracking.
Comparing what I saw in Burkina Faso with what I was used to seeing back home, I realized that in the US, and the wider industrialized world, we move our eyes a good deal less and our necks a good deal more. Why such a difference, I wondered, and what is its significance for our well-being?
In Paul Gauguin’s 1893 painting from one of his Tahiti trips, Woman Holding a Fruit, the unnamed subject shifts her gaze with her eyes, rather than by turning or twisting her neck. Public domain image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Babies and infants in all cultures track actively with their eyes, both when they are still, and when they turn or reach. One possibility why this changes for children of school age in the industrialized world is due to the amount of reading, writing, and screen time they experience. It seems we grow into a more restrictive, “ahead only” habit.
Infants in all cultures track very actively with their eyes, as my daughter Maya demonstrates here.
My son Nathan tracks with his eyes while reaching for a toy.
As adults, this trend can continue with desk jobs and other prolonged, forward-oriented activities, such as driving. Perhaps this is why, as we age, we develop a more fixed “tunnel vision,” which results in moving our necks rather than our eyes.
Excessive dependence upon neck movement to reorient our visual field often contributes to soft tissue strain and wear and tear on the delicate discs and joints of the cervical vertebrae. Far better, then, to try to reduce this dependence and reintroduce eye tracking now and then.
How can we reintroduce this ancient technique into our industrialized-world lives? I am a great advocate for getting out into nature whenever possible to literally expand our horizons. Time spent with young children, especially babies and toddlers, can give us an opportunity to mimic and mirror them — to their frequent delight!
Many dance forms, including, but certainly not limited to, classical Indian Bharatnatyam and Kathak, also offer us ample opportunities to practice eye tracking, which lends our dance gestures and movements a depth of emotion. By allowing our eyes to track while on a walk or hike — perhaps while watching a darting squirrel or rabbit cross our path — or while watching a sports game from the stands, or while trying out a new dance style, we can provide ourselves a chance to relearn this method of respecting the neck and maintaining an especially dignified composure. | <urn:uuid:f2ee9ac5-2a0b-42e8-9d49-297ee68a0ad7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gokhalemethod.com/blog/respecting_the_neck_the_eyes_have_it | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.956902 | 612 | 2.46875 | 2 |
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