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Like apples in a basket, a cohort of scammers can have a few rotten, useless ones.
They’re not the sort of guys who thought up the courier con (you have an illegal substance in your parcel), the threatening tax swindle (you owe the government money) or the ICAC scam (you’re dead) — all of which have had varying degrees of success.
This one involves a group of con men who are so inept we almost wish there were more of them instead of the smart ones.
Apple Daily is reporting that a mother named Eva received a phone call at work that her son had been kidnapped and that it would take HK$1 million (US$129,000) to get him back.
The culprits stayed on the phone long enough to let her hear the boy’s cry for help.
“Mom, they wouldn’t let me talk. They beat me.”
She lingered on, listening to the boy and talking to the culprits, as her officemates gathered around the speaker phone.
Then Eva realized she had just turned the tables on scammers.
In fact, she does not have a son but a daughter and she was safe.
But what if she did have a son?
Eva wanted to warn parents about this type of con, so she decided to share the taped conversation with the would-be kidnappers on WhatsApp.
Although it had a happy ending, the experience had Eva shaking like a leaf.
“My hands were cold and trembling when I called my daughter and no one picked up the phone,” she said.
“But my husband called back and told me she was safe and sound.”
Benjamin Lai, chairman of the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, said parents are vulnerable to any type of scam that purports to endanger their children or any family member.
Lai said scammers will take advantage of the vulnerability.
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Longe Line Training
Wayne Loch and Melvin Bradley, Department of Animal Sciences
Longeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line. It is useful in training young horses and in exercising others. Longeing affords the horse an opportunity to improve balance and develop stride and action. It is also a good way to reduce energy in overactive horses before they are ridden. Longeing can be started after weaning, but be careful not to let a young horse hurt itself by being jerked off-balance on a longe line.
You will need a halter (or longeing cavesson), whip, longe line and halter shank.
The cavesson has various places where the longe line can be attached. It is well padded for protection over the nose and under the chin. Longeing cavessons may be expensive, but cost can be justified if they are used on several horses.
If you have only a few horses, you may use a good fitting halter to which the longe line can be attached on either side. Use web or nylon longe lines as they are lighter and stronger than rope and leather lines.
Before horses are longed, they should be taught to lead from either side, and to stop, stand, and back. They should be gentle and reasonably obedient or easy to control.
Groom a horse at the site of training the first time it is longed. This removes some anxiety and puts it at ease. Protect the horse from flies with repellent so you can have its undivided attention for the lesson.
Start the horse in a small pen from which it can't escape. Begin by walking in circles with the new equipment on its head. Be sure it is adjusted so it is not rubbing or detracting attention from the lesson.
Get an assistant before starting
Although some trainers prefer to work alone, most beginners find an experienced person helpful in starting the horse in training. The assistant works from the opposite side of the trainer with a halter shank to help start and control the young horse. Most trainers prefer to start circling to the left, which allows them to handle the whip in the right hand. The assistant should eventually release the shank and drop back from the horse while the trainer urges the horse ahead into a large circle. This maneuver is accomplished by keeping the horse positioned between the longeing line in front and the whip behind.
After the horse has circled the ring a few times, the trainer should start to drop away from the shoulder, keeping the horse moving forward by tapping the ground lightly with the whip. The trainer should drop toward the rear of the horse while the assistant falls back toward its shoulder. The assistant should then release the halter shank and gradually drop backward as the horse continues walking forward.
To keep the horse moving forward, the trainer should stand by the horse's left leg and hip as the circle is gradually made larger. Hold the whip near the hind leg of the horse. If the horse stops, ask it to move forward and hit the ground lightly at its heels with the whip. If it panics and faces the trainer, the process should start over again.
The trainer should still make a small circle as the line feeds out. The whip will keep the horse from stopping or closing the size of the circle.
The horse should learn to stop and stay on the perimeter of the circle. At the command of "whoa," it may turn and face the trainer. In later lessons, the horse should stop in place on the perimeter until commanded to face inward and come to the trainer. Don't allow a horse to anticipate commands and make its own decisions. When the horse is stopped in the center of the circle or at the perimeter, it should be taught to stand in place. Don't allow the horse to stop briefly and come into the circle. If it is stopped on the perimeter, make it stay there. Vary the amount of time it stands so it will not anticipate and move out too soon.
As soon as possible, work without an assistant. It is a good idea, however, not to dismiss the assistant too soon, because you may need emergency help.
Enlarging the circle
It sometimes helps to use the butt of a whip as you circle the horse and drop away from its shoulder. If the horse tries to follow you as you move back, move it to the perimeter with the butt of the whip against its shoulder (don't jab the horse in the ribs or flanks). Continue intimidating the horse as the size of the circle increases.
This procedure should continue, with the horse increasing the perimeter of the circle and you decreasing it, until you are standing in one spot and the horse is moving in a large circle around you.
Some horses keep a longe line tighter than others. It is undesirable to keep a tight line on a horse. Short pulls and releases will restrain it. A soft nylon or leather halter, compared to a longeing cavesson, may encourage tight line pulling. When the horse is going in a large circle around the trainer with the right tension on the line, the trainer can stand in one position and give the lesson with minimum effort.
Change direction of the horse and use the same procedure. Many horses are definitely one-sided in their preference in longeing. Work the weaker side more than the stronger side until the horse will longe in both directions in good form.
Horses are often frustrated when direction is changed. Sometimes they try to escape by running backwards. Be patient — start over. See that they do it right in the beginning. Keep lessons short — 15 to 20 minutes — but stop on a positive note.
A horse may want to run while being longed. It may do this from frustration, or may feel good and want to expend some energy. Use your voice to reassure the horse. Get it used to your voice for future riding lessons. When a horse has confidence, the handler can often talk it out of unfavorable responses to unfamiliar situations.
If a horse panics, keep your cool. You can jerk a horse too quickly and possibly cause it to sprain a leg or fall. For this reason, weanlings and yearlings usually are not allowed to canter on longe lines. If the ground is slick, longeing should be avoided or restricted to older, better trained horses.
Getting the line tangled up will happen to everyone sooner or later. The main thing is not to get it around your feet or allow the horse to step over it. If something goes wrong, soothe the horse vocally as you correct the situation. Leave that lesson with a positive achievement, however small it may be.
The walk, trot and canter
Teach a horse to walk promptly and rapidly in both directions. Much of its future performance under saddle will be at a walk. Urge with the whip if necessary.
In an extended trot on the longe line, a horse should carry its head well and should trot squarely.
When cantering with good form and balance, a horse should not pull on the longe line or try to decrease the size of the circle. The horse should lead with the inside front foot and not try to bolt or run away. It is usually easier to teach a horse to canter with the correct lead from the ground, rather than from a horse's back. The weight of the rider changes the center of gravity and makes choosing the correct lead more difficult for the horse. Work the weak lead hardest.
Other uses of the longe line
One of the best uses of the longe line is to "tune up" an old well-trained horse. A bitting rig will improve head carriage and sidechecks will help bring a horse's nose down. You may wish to exercise a stabled horse this way when you cannot ride.
Horses can be trotted across cavalettis or fence posts to regulate length of stride. This is particularly useful in jumping horses and in young horses that do not extend enough in the trot. Gaited horses with a pacing tendency can often be improved by this procedure, as can Western horses that need more length of stride in their extended trots.
Some horses jump well on longe lines. It is good exercise for trained horses and a good way to start young jumping prospects. Since jumping is demanding, don't overdo it.
Longeing is an important step in preliminary training. A young horse can learn to start, stop, stand, walk, trot and canter on command. It establishes authority and routines that reduce mounted training time.
Seasoned performers can be exercised, refreshed or even prepared for new activities from the longe line. Longe line training is a skill that most accomplished horse owners have found worthwhile to develop.
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Per L&M Companion:
Contemporary of Pepys at Magdalene (B.A. 1652), Rector of St. Nicholas Cole Abbey 1662-1705.
Brother of John:
20 May 2020, 1:42 a.m. - San Diego Sarah
Seems Rev. Thomas Meriton was out of work in 1667:
It is not known why the church is called Cole Abbey, but Stow attributes this potentially to its exposed site, i.e. 'Cold Bay'; another explanation is that it is corruption of 'Cold Harbor' or a shelter for travelers. The pre-Fire church was ancient, the main body predating the tower and south aisle which were built in 1377 by a benefactor named Buckland who restored the building, extending it over adjacent property. The church contained monuments from early C14th and by the C16th the church was below the surrounding ground-level, which had been raised in the interim.
Other works were carried out to Cole Abbey in 1628 and 1630.
Patronage of Cole Abbey had belonged to the Dean and Chapter of St. Martin-le-Grand until Henry VII granted it to the Abbot and Convent of Westminster.
Cole Abbey devolved to the Crown upon the Dissolution whereupon it was assigned to various families, including that of Colonel Francis Hacker, who commanded the guard that led King Charles to the scaffold and who was later executed after the Restoration, when the Crown once again took possession of the church.
Cole Abbey was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666.
In 1677 a new and larger church by Wren was, according to Strype, the first to be completed after the Fire. At that time the parish joined with that of St. Nicholas Olave.
In 1874 further works were undertaken to St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, including an overthrow of the gateway to Queen Victoria Street with a statue of St. Nicholas, later moved to the Vestry. The corn-ship weathervane on the steeple was erected here when St. Michael Queenhithe was sold and demolished in 1875 …
For more, see
which includes a photo of the current Wren church
24 Jul 2022, 6:30 p.m. - San Diego Sarah
Pictures and more of the history of St. Nicholas Cole Abbey and the area around it:
Known generally as the West Fish Market, Ekwall notes that “another name-form [for Old Fish Street] is Westpiscaria”; ‘Piscaria’ or ‘Pisconaria’ meaning ‘the Fish-Market’ and the ‘West-’ affix being a “distinction from the fish-market on the London Bridge”.
Meanwhile, Carlin and Belcher suggest that Old Fish Street may have been called, in 1252, “the west fish market”.
The alley used to run from Distaff Lane, which is still there but was originally called Fish Street, down to what is today Upper Thames Street.
It may have originally been called Baggardses Lane but was certainly known as Fish Street Hill by Tudor times.
It gained the Old, as in Old Fish Street Hill, sometime in the 17th-18th-century, as it’s marked as such in Horwood's Map of 1799 which shows the remaining section of the alley.
It might be much the same today if it wasn’t for the Victorians driving a wide road through this part of London, cutting through the middle of Old Fish Street Hill with Queen Victoria Street. What was left was a tiny runt of the alley to the north, and a renamed passage to the south, Lambeth Hill, and that had its route changed after WW2 bombing flattened this part of London.
What’s there today is a short alley that passes between an old church and a modern office block.
The church that the alley runs past the back of is St Nicholas Cole Abbey, which despite its name is not an Abbey. It’s St Nicholas church, and the name “Cole Abbey” is derived from “coldharbour”, a medieval word for a traveler’s shelter or shelter from the cold.
The earliest reference to the church is in a letter of Pope Lucius II in 1144–5, and the church is named after St. Nicholas of Myra, patron saint of fishermen, which is apt as it sat next to that original fish market.
John Stow records that, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, a lead and stone cistern, fed by the Thames, was set up against the north wall of the church “for the care and commodity of the Fishmongers in and about Old Fish Street”.
The church was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London, and again partially rebuilt when Victoria Street was built beside it to move the entrance and open up new windows to the south.
During the early years of steam trains on the Underground, a vent shaft next to the church so covered it in smoke that the church became known as “St Nicholas Cole Hole Abbey”.
The church was gutted on 10 May 1941 during the worst air raid of WW2, when 1,436 people were killed along with the destruction of large swathes of London. The church remained a ruin for over a decade, but was finally rebuilt and reconsecrated in May 1962.
Does anyone know if the fish market was still there in Pepys' time?
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Today’s cement is made in large, expensive, fixed plants. And its production is one of the biggest contributors to climate emissions. With Furno Materials, Gurinder wants that to change. As founder of Furno Materials, Gurinder and his colleagues are working to re-envision energy-efficient and zero-emission cement production by leveraging oxyfuel combustion and re-designing the cement plant to be compact and modular.
Born in India and raised in rural Australia, Gurinder received a Bachelor of Advanced Science from University of New South Wales, Sydney and a Master of Science in Earth system science from Stanford University. He expresses himself by devoting his efforts to intense physical exercise and taking on big, audacious problems. Before finding his passion for clean technology, Gurinder grew up dreaming of playing professional cricket.
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There are two key problems in the cement industry that we are solving for. The first is a design problem. Today there is an over-capacity problem in developed regions due to the tendency to build plants for peak capacity in contrast with an under-capacity issue in developing, high-growth regions that will dominate the demand for cement over the next 30 years. Furthermore, today’s cement plants cost at least $400 million and 3-4 years to build. The second is increasing regulatory pressures around CO2 emissions — particularly in developed regions — and the lack of financially viable options to compete against imports. We’re building our solutions around these two problems to allow us to enter and exit markets quickly, efficiently, and at cost-competitive prices with incumbents, while also providing a pathway to zero carbon emissions in developed economies.
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Each of us, just sitting in our chairs, is a little heat energy factory. So why not harness that body heat to power our phones and flashlights? Researchers have invented a thin, flexible “power felt” that can be worn as clothes, converting heat into an electric current. Dead batteries are so out in the future.
The thermoelectric fabric is made by stacking layers of plastic insulation with carbon nanotubes, one-atom-thick cylinders of carbon that are showing up everywhere from x-rays to fuel cells. The current version only makes about 140 nanowatts of power, so it’ll need some improvement before it becomes practical.
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Councils have cut temporary labour usage by 15 per cent in the last year, but the cost of employing temps is rising.
The Comensura Government Index shows councils in the the North East and West Midlands lead the reduction in temporary labour usage.
The North East saw the biggest drop in temporary recruitment at 127 per cent with the West Midlands following close behind at 115.9 per cent.
During the same period there was an increase in pay rates, partly as a result of the implementation of the Agency Worker Regulations. Across the board there was an average 8.9 per cent increase in hourly pay rates.
Young people suffered the greatest effects of reduced spending by councils. In the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, the number of 25-34 year-olds employed on a temporary basis decreased by a significant 35.4 per cent.
Whilst both men and women were affected by the reduction in temporary labour, women faired slightly better and now account for 45.3 per cent of all temporary labour, up from 44.9 in the same period in 2011. This was in part due to a lower than expected reduction in the number of office/admin workers, a job category that accounts for almost 20 per cent of all temporary workers and where women represent 70 per cent of all temporary labour. | <urn:uuid:fddf6bbc-03ae-4c2d-92e4-40a77531ec47> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.publicnet.co.uk/news/2012/05/10/councils-cut-use-of-temporary-labour/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280504.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00143-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957434 | 268 | 1.695313 | 2 |
Making a film and marketing, are two different and equally important things. But sometimes, when a film is made, the appreciation for the work comes after the film has won any prestigious award. It comes into the highlight, and that’s when people start watching it and it becomes famous. We are here to appreciate some of the most brilliant works in cinema that are too hard to ignore. They will blow your mind with its creativity and realness.
1. Sant Tukuram
This movie was made way back in 1937. It was directed by Vishnupant Govind Dhamle and Sheikh Fattelal. Needless to say, this movie created history as it becomes the first Indian movie to international recognition as it won a special prize at the Venice Film Festival.
2. Neecha Nagar
This movie was directed by Chetan Anand. It gave birth to parallel cinema and won the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film at Cannes.
3. Do Bigha Zamin
Do Bigha Zamin was directed by Bimal Roy and it starred Balaraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy. This movie was nominated for many international awards and gathered attention from across the globe. It won the prestigious, also won the Prix Internationale at the 1954 Cannes Film festival.
4. Pather Panchali
Satyajit Ray directed this exceptionally beautiful film. It won the Palme d’Or for Best Human Document at the 1956 Cannes Film festival.
Again, this splendid beauty was directed by Satyajit Ray that won o won Golden Lion, at the Venice film festival. It’s one of the most distinguished awards in the film industry. How great is that!!
This mastermind behind this Bengali film is Mrinal Sen. This movie is often translated as “The Case is Closed”. The movie made it to the Cannes film festival winning a Special Jury Prize in 1983.
This beautiful film made Indians proud. Maira Nair’s movie took India to the nominations list for the Academy Awards in 1988. It won prestigious awards like the Camera d’Or and the Audience Award at the Cannes film festival. | <urn:uuid:e67df9db-82fc-4a15-9368-23fd735e097e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.filmybyte.com/old-indian-films-that-deserve-our-attention-and-respect/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571692.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812105810-20220812135810-00076.warc.gz | en | 0.967935 | 463 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Glow kids, glow!
Children should be seen, not hurt.
Children are at risk for road traffic injuries for a number of reasons. Younger children are limited by their physical, cognitive, and social development, making them more vulnerable in road traffic than adults. Because of their small stature, it can be difficult for children to see surrounding traffic and for drivers and others to see them.
Glow Kids Glow is a visibility campaign for child-pedestrians where we aim to promote access to, and use of, reflective gear by children. In many low and middle income countries, children are at an increased risk of road accidents because the road is a shared space for playing, working, walking, cycling, and driving.
Our reflective gear of choice is the Halo-beanie. Halo-beanies are made by existing knitting and crochet groups within target communities. The beanies will keep children and adults warm as well as lighting them up for all to see. The beanies come in black, navy, dark green, grey and maroon with green reflective trim. They are non-toxic and washable. One size fits all.
Why Reflective gear?
Schoolchildren often have to wear very dark uniforms as they make their way to and from school every day. Whether they are walking, cycling or just crossing the road after being dropped off in a vehicle, it can be hard to see our darkly clad children especially on dark winter mornings and again when daylight is fading. Many adults are keeping themselves bright – but what about our children? It’s only fair to offer our children the same safety measures many of us take as adults – by helping them to be brighter.
Under normal dark conditions a pedestrian walking on the side of the road is visible to a car from 10 to 60 meters, but if a pedestrian is wearing reflective gear, they would be visible from 120 to 160 meters. This gives a driver traveling at 60km/h 7 to 10 seconds warning!
Children are active, busy little people and they tend to take off anything that interferes with their mobility. Beanies are more likely to be worn by children as they go about their business from the dark early mornings going to school till late afternoons when their parents get home. The added benefit is that the beanies will keep these kids from low-income families warm during our cold and dark winters.
During the day, the Halo-beanies are beautiful, warm, and cosy. But at night, the magic is turned on. The light from a vehicle’s headlights is reflected to the driver, irrespective of the direction the vehicle is coming from. The reflection keeps both the child and the driver safe from trauma. | <urn:uuid:09bdd1f9-6d32-4491-9f3c-1c6751f07725> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wheelwell.co.za/?page_id=125 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00670.warc.gz | en | 0.967842 | 561 | 2.859375 | 3 |
Aguerrilla movement, heavily armed and ruthless, has all but paralyzed a weak Peruvian government. Authority has been largely handed over to the army and police, who patrol city and countryside with even greater ruthlessness.
The slums of the capital are swollen by country people fleeing the violence, and most of all, the poverty and hunger. They are vast wastelands, preyed upon by drug mafias, free-lance thugs and armed political bands from the right and left. Even in the expensive neighborhoods, where the narrator of Mario Vargas Llosa's witty and despairing novel lives, garbage fills the ravines and piles up against the seawalls. There is no society left, not even for the rich who, in a literal spirit of "after me, the deluge," dribble their expensive wastes down the hills.
With minor adjustments, this is today's nightmare in half a dozen places in Latin America. And Vargas Llosa advances it a few notches into the future, though it remains dismally recognizable.
A guerrilla incursion from Bolivia, supported by Cuban advisers, has seized Cuzco and the surrounding area. In response, more or less, to a government appeal, U.S. Marines have come in. It is a bloody stalemate.
What remains of national life lies stricken between the two manipulators of what the author sees as Latin America's destiny: those who are prepared to destroy a country in order to liberate it into a new social order, and those who are prepared to destroy it to save it from its liberators.
All this is the framework for the story of Alejandro Mayta. It is not the story itself. Vargas Llosa uses his nightmarish near-future as denouement and moral to an ironic and oddly tender tale taking place a quarter-century earlier. Innocent times, relatively speaking, when the revolutionary Utopians were still unaware of the costs and consequences of their efforts and the iron transformation they would go through. And when, on the other side, "the army still took prisoners."
It is the narrator, waiting with his countrymen for Marines or guerrillas to let them know which form of salvation will destroy them, who unearths the story. He is, in fact, a fictional Vargas Llosa.
Mayta was a schoolmate, a boy from a poor family who managed to fill one of the places that the middle-class establishment preserved for the less privileged. The narrator lost track of him, but at the end of the 1950s, when he was living in Paris, a couple of paragraphs appeared in the French press about an abortive insurrectionary attempt in an Andean village. One of the participants was named Mayta.
The narrator, whose parallel with the author is exact, remained in Europe, writing novels and achieving a comfortable recognition. It is only now, back in Peru and waiting for the apocalypse, that he recalls Mayta and feels the need to trace his life. Is there a key there to what has gone wrong?
The narrator questions those who knew the young Mayta: sisters, the wife from an annulled marriage, the members of the tiny Trotskyist cell to which he belonged, and the mountain villagers who witnessed or participated in the tragic comic and utterly futile uprising. At the same time, their actions and conversations are set down as they took place a quarter of a century earlier. These shifts between present and past occur abruptly, sometimes in the course of a single paragraph. The effect is of history constricted and tripped up; no majestic stream but a series of leaks and sputters.
Mayta emerges as a splendidly vivid character, wreathed in uncertainties. He is one of Vargas Llosa's finest creations. He is an idealist, a bumbler, supporting himself as a part-time translator and totally absorbed in the eternal dialectical debates and perennial schisms of the Trotskyists. His own faction is itself a schism, in fact, consisting of just seven members. It will split further before the book ends.
The sterile hair-splitting among Mayta's comrades is a comical parody of the Latin American Old Left, before Fidel Castro came down from the mountains. Mayta, however, meets by chance a young lieutenant who represents something new. With virtually no ideology, Lt. Vallejos is a pure revolutionary. He is the commander of a military jail in a tiny Andean town, and has become convinced that one spark can set off a peasant uprising and a national revolution.
He and Mayta--who, to his other handicaps, adds those of foot trouble and painfully concealed homosexual appetites--make a splendidly unlikely couple. Vallejos slips Mayta a submachine gun, and they go out to the country to practice.
For this devoted and frustrated conspirator, growing old in purposeless argument, it is a transfiguration. "Could there have been anything as captivating for a man like Mayta than out of the blue having someone stick a sub-machine gun in his hands?," the narrator reflects. | <urn:uuid:9c28c798-7b03-4dfb-a9fd-951e0036fa88> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://articles.latimes.com/1986-02-02/books/bk-3199_1_vargas-llosa | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00292-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964514 | 1,047 | 1.960938 | 2 |
Gabelli100 | Apr 19, 2021 | Gabelli School of Business
Creating a Constellation of Successful Women in Finance
The lack of female role models at the top in finance makes it difficult to recruit, retain, and promote more women in the field. The issue of gender balance and attracting more women to the finance space was the focus of a Gabelli School Virtual Centennial Speaker Series event sponsored by the Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis.
Katrina Dudley, senior vice president at Franklin Mutual Series and co-author of the forthcoming book, Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management, moderated the discussion, asking participants about their unique pathways into finance and for the advice they’d give to young women entering the workforce.
Melissa Casson, of Black Creek Investment Management Inc., Monica Erickson, of DoubleLine’s Global Developed Credit Group, and Katie Koch, of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) agreed that building a “knowledge advantage” on leading edge technology, learning from mistakes, and being “comfortable with what makes you uncomfortable” are all critical for success. However, investing in relationships topped the list.
“Women in particular tend to overinvest in what they know and be the subject-matter experts,” said Koch. “When you transition into your career, you’re going to have to balance [what you know] with who you know. Don’t underinvest in your network. Invest in it aggressively.” | <urn:uuid:53988125-551b-4ce0-8ca9-af02fbdeb201> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.gabelliconnect.com/gabelli100/creating-a-constellation-of-successful-women-in-finance/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571982.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813172349-20220813202349-00074.warc.gz | en | 0.941974 | 314 | 1.664063 | 2 |
ROME, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies agreed on a final statement on Sunday that urges “meaningful and effective” action to limit global warming but offers few concrete commitments.
The statement represented “half-measures” rather than “concrete urgent action”, one non-governmental organisation said.
The result of days of tough negotiation among diplomats leaves huge work to be done at a broader UN climate summit in Scotland, to where most of the G20 leaders will fly directly from Rome, and disappointed climate activists.
The stakes are huge – among them the very survival of low-lying countries, the impact on economic livelihoods the world over and the future stability of the global financial system.
The G20 bloc, which includes Brazil, China, India, Germany and the United States, accounts for an estimated 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
“This was a moment for the G20 to act with the responsibility they have as the biggest emitters, yet we only see half-measures rather than concrete urgent action,” said Friederike Roder, vice president of sustainable development advocacy group Global Citizen.
The final document says current national plans on how to curb emissions will have to be strengthened “if necessary” and makes no specific reference to 2050 as a date to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
“We recognise that the impacts of climate change at 1.5°C are much lower than at 2°C. Keeping 1.5°C within reach will require meaningful and effective actions and commitment by all countries,” the communique said.
The 1.5C threshold is what UN experts say must be met to avoid a dramatic acceleration of extreme climate events like droughts, storms and floods, and to reach it they recommend net zero emissions should be achieved by 2050.
CONSEQUENCES OF INACTION
The leaders only recognised “the key relevance” of halting net emissions “by or around mid-century”, a phrase that removed the 2050 date seen in previous versions of the final statement so as to make the target less specific.
China, the world’s biggest CO2 emitter, has set a target date of 2060, and other large polluters such as India and Russia have also not committed to the 2050 target date.
U.N. experts say that even if current national plans are fully implemented, the world is headed for global warming of 2.7C, with catastrophic consequences.
The final G20 statement includes a pledge to halt financing of overseas coal-fired power generation by the end of this year, but set no date for phasing out coal power, promising only to do so “as soon as possible”.
This replaced a goal set in a previous draft of the final statement to achieve this by the end of the 2030s, showing how strong the push-back from some coal-dependent countries is.
The G20 also set no date for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, saying they will aim to do so “over the medium term”.
On methane, which has a more potent but less lasting impact than carbon dioxide on global warming, they watered down their wording from a previous draft that pledged to “strive to reduce our collective methane emissions significantly”.
The final statement merely recognises that reducing methane emissions is “one of the quickest, most feasible and most cost-effective ways to limit climate change”.
G20 sources said negotiations were tough over so-called “climate financing”, which refers to a 2009 pledge by rich nations to provide $100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing countries tackle climate change.
They have failed to meet the pledge, generating mistrust and a reluctance among some developing nations to accelerate their emissions reductions.
“We recall and reaffirm the commitment made by developed countries, to the goal of mobilizing jointly USD 100 billion per year by 2020 and annually through 2025 to address the needs of developing countries,” the G20 statement says.
The leaders “stress the importance of meeting that goal fully as soon as possible”.
World leaders will kick start COP26 on Monday with two days of speeches that could include some new emissions-cutting pledges, before technical negotiators lock horns over the rules of the 2015 Paris climate accord.
Any deal is likely to be struck hours or even days after the event’s Nov. 12 finish date.
Additional reporting by Crispian Balmer, Elizabeth Piper, Jeff Mason, Andrea Shalal, Michel Rose; Editing by Nick Macfie
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The unmanned SpaceX Dragon commercial space capsule packed with precious cargo successfully linked up with the International Space Station early Sunday (March 3), arriving one day late due to a temporary thruster glitch.
The Dragon cargo capsule, built by the private spaceflight company SpaceX, docked with the space station at 8:56 a.m. EST (1356) as the two spacecraft soared 253 miles (407 kilometers) over the Arabian Sea. NASA flight controllers performed the docking remotely by commanding the space station's Canadian-built robotic arm, which had latched onto the Dragon capsule three hours earlier, to attach the capsule to a docking port.
"The Dragon is ours! Maneuvering it now on Canadarm2 to a docking port, will open hatches once secure," station astronaut Chris Hadfield of Canada wrote in a Twitter post. "Look forward to new smells. Great!"
Dragon reached the space station at 5:31 a.m. EST (1031 GMT), a full hour ahead of schedule. Two NASA astronauts, station commander Kevin Ford and flight engineer Thomas Marshburn, used the station's arm to grapple the capsule as it approached close to the orbiting lab.
SpaceX launched the Dragon capsule toward the space station on Friday (March 1), with the spacecraft riding the company's Falcon 9 rocket into orbit. While the launch was smooth, the Dragon capsule ran into trouble after it separated from the Falcon 9 rocket when three of four thruster pods did not activate as planned.
After several hours of troubleshooting, SpaceX engineers isolated the glitch to a pressurization problem in the thruster system and devised a fix that solved the problem. Because of the time needed for the fix, the Dragon capsule missed its initial rendezvous slated for Saturday (March 2).
The spacecraft's arrival on Sunday, however, appeared to go smoothly, with the capsule being captured by the station's robotic arm an hour earlier than scheduled.
Precious cargo for space station
The Dragon space capsule is packed with 1,200 pounds (544 kilograms) of cargo for the International Space Station, a haul that includes fresh food, science experiments and other vital equipment. The capsule is also carrying two grapple bars for the station's exterior inside an unpressurized "trunk" — a storage compartment in a cylindrical section of the spacecraft below its re-entry capsule.
This is SpaceX's third flight to the space station and second official cargo delivery under a $1.6 billion deal with NASA for resupply flights. Under that contract, the Hawthorne, Calif.-based SpaceX has agreed to provide at least 12 Dragon supply flights to the space station.
"I remember exactly where I was the very first time I ever heard of this scheme ... when I was a young astronaut, and I said, 'We're going to do what?'" Ford told Mission Control during the docking operation. "That was when it was an idea and now it is starting to become routine. "
SpaceX launched its first Dragon to the space station last May during a demonstration flight, and followed that success with an official cargo delivery in October.
Cargo missions for NASA
NASA has a similar cargo delivery deal with the Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp., which will use its new Cygnus spacecraft and Antares rocket to launch eight cargo missions under a $1.9 billion contract. The first Antares and Cygnus test flights are expected later this year.
With the space shuttle fleet retired, NASA is relying on private spacecraft like SpaceX's Dragon capsules to fly cargo — and ultimately astronauts — to the International Space Station. Currently, NASA is dependent on Russia's Soyuz spacecraft to launch American astronauts into space.
SpaceX is one of four companies developing manned spacecraft under NASA's commercial crew program. Its manned spacecraft is an enhanced version of the Dragon spacecraft designed to fly seven people to the station and return them to Earth at mission's end.
The Dragon space capsule that arrived at the space station Sunday will be attached to an open docking port on the outpost's Harmony connecting module later in the day, with unpacking scheduled to begin on Monday. The spacecraft will stay linked to the space station until March 25, when it will be plucked free using the robotic arm and released back into space.
Unlike the unmanned Russian, European and Japanese cargo spacecraft that serve the space station, SpaceX's Dragon capsules have a heat shield that allows them to re-enter Earth's atmosphere to return science experiments and other gear. This Dragon is expected to return about 2,700 pounds (1,210 kg) of gear to Earth for NASA when it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California.
"What a fantastic day," Ford radioed Mission Control of the smooth Dragon rendezvous Sunday. "Obviously the vehicle is beautiful, the station is beautiful, the Canadarm2 is beautiful ... the prettiest thing of all was the dance."
Photo courtesy NASA TV
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A debate surfaced on Twitter regarding the use of the traditional clothing for women in India and the video's 'cultural appropriation'.
Coldplay's music video for "Hymn for the Weekend" was clearly made to celebrate Indian culture but it now faced criticism mainly for Beyonce Knowles' cameo. The songstress was slammed for wearing Sari, the traditional clothing for women in India.
Shot in Mumbai, India, the video follows the band interacting with locals and being thrown colored powders, which is part of Holi tradition. At one point, the Indians watch Beyonce through a cinema box and in a wide-screen cinema. Beyonce sports two costumes in the film, one that shows her cleavage and another that shows her in lavish Sari and intricate jewelry.
Some people apparently were offended that Bey was wearing a traditional headscarf that's supposed to represent a woman's level of humility. "The Coldplay video is beaut. It's artistic and stunning. But Beyonce wearing 'Indian style' jewelery and clothes is NOT OKAY," one Twitter user wrote. Another commented, "Yikes that video with Coldplay and Beyonce is soooo disappointing ... why can't they film without appropriating culture."
One person also pointed out how Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor was only briefly featured in the video. "My, Sonam looks adorable for the half-sec she's in it for," a fan wrote. "But that 'Hymn for the Weekend' vid is some fairly uninspired cultural appropriation." Someone else cynically wrote, "Expecting 'Hymn for the Weekend' to inspire further cultural appropriation. Maybe Kanye featuring Katy Perry with some English Morris dancers?"
But like any other debates, many defended Coldplay and Beyonce's decision to show India to the world. "In Coldplay's video, Beyonce was wearing the traditional clothing with other women in the actual culture. How is that wrong?" @Karisanewkirk wrote. News reporter & anchor for @FOX2now Seth Lemon tweeted, "It's clear those accusing #Beyonce of 'cultural appropriation' don't know the meaning of this academic terminology." | <urn:uuid:e0c18539-2f18-437d-9dfb-761c02b5481b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00093731.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281746.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00285-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966572 | 444 | 1.671875 | 2 |
This evaluation provides an early assessment of the impact of the Start Up Loans programme. The programme’s primary objective is to encourage entrepreneurship in the UK, increase the rate of business creation and improve survival prospects. It reports that the programme is delivering benefits for its target group, and having a positive effect in terms of promoting enterprise.
Key findings from the first year of the evaluation are that the Startup Loans programme has:
- a significant and positive effect on the start-rate of beneficiary businesses.
- a significant and positive effect on expected sales change of beneficiary businesses.
- enabled its beneficiaries to have significantly higher levels of confidence in running and managing a business compared to the comparison group.
Longer-term effects of the programme – business survival, actual sales change and business performance impacts of mentoring – will be assessed in forthcoming years of the evaluation.
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Dec 6th 2008- Vancouver, Canada
The Anglican Coalition in Canada is pleased to announce its full participation in the emerging Province called the Anglican Church in North America. This new province was called into existence by the GAFCON Primates, representing the vast majority of the Anglican Church worldwide.
The Rev Barclay Mayo, National ACiC Network Leader, commented: “Who would have believed 10 years ago when we were in the midst of painful challenges that we would see the day when faithful Anglicans would be working together in unity? We were told repeatedly that it couldn’t be done, that we were too divided, that our differences were too great. God has shown the impossible to be possible.”
Peter Turner, a Canadian member of the Provincial ACiNA Council which just met in Chicago, said that “we are excited to be full founding partners with our other Canadian Anglican jurisdictions, including ANiC, CANA, and the Reformed Episcopal Church. We are committed to working together in unity for the sake of blessing Canada and North America.”
Over 700 congregations representing around 100,000 faithful Canadian and American Anglicans have come together in the birthing of a new Anglican Province for North America. We are uniting across theological, ethnic, and cultural lines that many thought would not be possible. Bishop Bob Duncan of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is functioning as the leader of this new province.
A unique feature of the new Provincial constitutions and canons is that they are driven by mission rather than structure. This new province is bringing order out of the recent Anglican chaos, and ensuring a vibrant united Anglican voice in North America. Eleven founding Anglican partners are coming together, some of which have been in existence for over 130 years. The gracious Provincial leadership is allowing for greater unity in essentials, while respecting appropriate diversity in non-essentials.
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Vertical transportation systems (elevators, lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors) are used in almost all buildings of more than a few stories high. Traffic design and control, namely the movement of people by natural and mechanical means, need to be planned carefully as the costs of under- or over-provision are considerable and changes are not always possible. The subject is covered in four sections. The basic principles of circulation and an introduction to lifts are set out at the beginning, and then traffic design methods are outlined, followed by an examination of analysis and control. The sections are complete in themselves and are presented in depth, with worked examples and case studies as appropriate. The latest analysis techniques are set out, and the book is up-to-date with current technology. The mathematics is simplified wherever possible and copious references are given for further study and examples. The practising vertical transportation engineer involved with the sizing of a vertical transportation installation will find this an excellent and authoritative resource. Other members of the design teams: architects, developers and owners, will find the book a useful reference, and the needs of researchers, lecturers and students of the subject will also be satisfied by this simple presentation of the underlying theory. The engineering aspects, which fall into the areas of manufacturing and production, are not covered, but the practical constraints and considerations are indicated. | <urn:uuid:631ad749-3c12-4fbf-bc40-1d8e914ff492> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.qbd.com.au/elevator-traffic-handbook/gina-carol-barney/9780203301333/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988722951.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183842-00209-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.95872 | 273 | 2.921875 | 3 |
There are now two major questions in the struggle for full religious freedom in Turkey, Otmar Oehring of the German Catholic charity Missio <http://www.missio-aachen.de/menschen-kulturen/themen/menschenrechte> notes. Firstly, will the controversial Foundations Law be adopted, and if so in what form? Secondly, will the Turkish authorities move towards full religious freedom after a recent momentous ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg? The ECHR did not accept the Turkish state's argumentation over the seizure of non-Muslim minorities' property, and even the Turkish judge at the Court had no objections to the ruling. In this personal commentary for Forum 18 News Service <http://www.forum18.org>, Dr Oehring suggests that, as Turkish accession negotiations with the European Union have gone quiet, the ECHR may now be the best route for Turkey's religious minorities to assert their rights.
Two issues remain at the forefront of attention for Turkey's non-Muslim religious minorities:
In case No. 34478/97, the ECHR ruled in favour of a Greek Orthodox community foundation running a High School in Istanbuls Fener area (Fener Rum Erkek Lisesi Vakfı) that acquired a building in Istanbuls Beyoglu area in 1952 by donation. The building was confiscated by the state as a result of a court case launched by the Turkish authorities in 1992 based on a ruling of the Court of Cassation of 1974 referring to the so-called 1936 declaration on the registration of community foundations. The ECHR held that the Foundation's rights to its property had been violated and ordered the property legally returned to the Foundation or, if the authorities failed to do so, to award compensation of 890,000 Euros. It also awarded costs of 20,000 Euros to the Foundation.
The ECHR decision is positive - even if it is quite narrow in its scope. It shows that the Court does not accept the Turkish state's argumentation over the seizure of non-Muslim minorities' property. Significantly, even the Turkish judge at the Court had no objections to the ruling.
The Foundation has been seeking to protect its rights through the Turkish courts since 1992. In the wake of the rejection of this attempt in 1996, the Foundation lodged the case at the ECHR as far back as 1998 - an unusually long time to reach a ruling even by the Strasbourg court's standards. The Turkish government showed close interest in the case, with eight representatives involved at the court. Most probably the number of submissions from the Turkish government prolonged the case.
Although the Turkish press speculated excitedly about changes to the legal rights of foundations in the aftermath of the ECHR ruling, I doubt that changes will be far-reaching: the ruling itself will probably have an impact only on the community foundations that are allowed to some of Turkey's religious minorities. Even so, under the Lausanne Treaty there is no reason why other non-Muslim minorities should not have such community foundations. The impact on religious freedom more broadly is likely to be minimal.
Yet far more significantly, the ruling will provide a boost to religious minorities who will be encouraged to see the ECHR as a route to seeking the vindication of their rights. The Ecumenical Patriarchate has already lodged a number of cases in Strasbourg over property and the Armenian Patriarchate is likely to follow.
In one of its cases already at Strasbourg, the Ecumenical Patriarchate is challenging the confiscation of its orphanage in Büyükada, Princes Islands, arguing, in accordance with the title in the land deed - Owner: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate - that the orphanage is the property of the Patriarchate, a right Turkey says does not exist. The authorities do not recognise the legal existence of the Patriarchate - whether under the name the Greek Patriarchate (Rum patrikhanesi), as the Turkish authorities prefer, or under the name the Ecumenical Patriarchate, to which the Turkish authorities virulently object - and therefore claim that it cannot own property.
Experts say that it does not matter either whether the Court rules that the Patriarchate exists (therefore it can own property), or whether the Court rules that the orphanage belongs to the Patriarchate (therefore the Patriarchate must exist in law). Either way the Court will recognise the Patriarchate's right to a legal existence.
Moreover, presuming that the ECHR will rule in favour of the Patriarchate, this would provide a precedent that should force the Turkish authorities to treat other religious-owned properties and their owners in the same way.
The Vincentians, a Catholic Congregation, are also considering lodging a case over a confiscated orphanage in Istanbul, originally run by nuns, which it argues was church property. The Vincentians explain that the orphanage was originally registered as the property of one of its priests, as foreigners could not then generally buy property. After his death, the Turkish authorities sought the seizure of all property registered in his name and in 1991 the nuns were "shamefully" expelled as the Directorate General for Foundations (which should never have been involved as this property was not owned by a community foundation) had sublet the property to a private company.
But even more crucially, potential new cases from religious minorities are likely to tackle head-on the religious freedom itself of Turkey's religious minorities, not just their ownership of properties either through their foundations or directly as for example in the case of property of Catholic religious orders.
Progress elsewhere has been slow. During Pope Benedict's visit to Turkey at the end of last year, according to information given by media outside Turkey, Vatican representatives and government officials discussed the possibility of establishing a mixed working group to resolve the Catholic Church's problems in Turkey, especially over property and work permits for clergy and nuns. Catholics in the country heard nothing about any progress on the working group during the visit, and on 7 January the Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone renewed the Church's urging to the government to initiate the working group. The Turkish government has still not reacted at all to the Vatican proposal - at least in public - even though prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan himself proposed setting up a number of joint working groups when he met members of the Turkish Bishops' Conference back in 2004.
The long-running saga of the Foundations Law - which might have resolved property problems for the foundations allowed to some non-Muslim ethnic/religious communities - reached a new twist on 2 December, when President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, a committed secularist, vetoed the Law which had been approved by the Turkish Parliament on 9 November (see F18News 22 November 2006 <http://www.forum18.org/Archive.php?article_id=875>).
The Foundations Law (No.5555) - which was intended to replace the Foundations Law No.3027 of 1935 - was due to regulate the rights of all foundations, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, though much of the attention focused on the way it would have affected non-Muslim foundations. Muslim foundations would have found their lives little changed - the Law would merely have codified existing law.
Contrary to expectations, the Parliament's version of the Law did not offer what the non-Muslim minorities had expected over defunct foundations, or over the property confiscated from foundations by the state in the wake of a 1974 High Court ruling and then sold on to third parties.
Before Parliament approved the Law, non-Muslim circles were abuzz with discussion over whether they should hope for this law's adoption or not. Many argued that any law adopted would be in a very negative version that could not then be amended for another ten or twenty years.
When Parliament adopted the law, reaction among Christian and Jewish communities was mixed. Some were happy that at least a few of the points put forward by minorities had been considered, such as the demand for return of or compensation for properties confiscated by the state as a result of the 1974 High Court ruling and still in state hands.
On the negative side, reciprocity - a principle that has been deployed especially to restrict the rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, with its treatment tied to the Greek government's treatment of its Turkish Muslim minority - was enshrined in law for the first time. Although Greece does unfairly restrict the rights of its Muslim minority, such restrictions are not as extensive as those imposed by the Turkish government on its Greek Orthodox minority. Yet it is quite clear that the formal inclusion of the reciprocity principle in Turkey's Foundations Law was done deliberately as an excuse to restrict Greek Orthodox rights.
President Sezer's veto of the Foundations Law was harshly criticised even in the Turkish liberal media. Most of the President's justification was based on points he disliked which affected non-Muslim minorities. He argued that some of these provisions went too far in their favour and went too far against the Turkish interpretation of its obligation to its ethnic/religious minorities under the 1923 Lausanne Treaty. On one point the President insisted that it is impossible to recognise a foundation and its ownership of properties for which there is no certificate as a foundation.
One leading journalist from the Istanbul-based Radikal newspaper argued that this was strange as when such properties were accumulated no community foundations existed - such properties were simply social and educational institutions. Permits to own them were issued in a different way, as in the Ottoman Empire even in the late 19th century ownership regulations comparable to those valid today did just not exist.
Although the President vetoed the Foundations Law it has not returned to parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin declared in the wake of the ECHR ruling on the Greek Orthodox college Foundation that some parts of the Law would have to be redrafted. Any changes ought to cover foundations' properties seized by the state and then sold on to third parties, an issue not even mentioned - let alone resolved - in Parliament's version of the Law. Yet it will be difficult to overcome many deputies' view that compensating religious minorities for such seized property will be too expensive and that the issue should therefore be dropped (see F18News 22 November 2006 <http://www.forum18.org/Archive.php?article_id=875>).
Implementation of the Law - had it been adopted - would also have run into problems as some provisions contradict other legal provisions, especially those found in the Civil Code.
But such contradictions already abound. Even though Article 110 of the Civil Code bans the formation of foundations with religious purposes, at least three such foundations - two Protestant and one Syrian Catholic - have been founded during the last few years. Whether this means that the related congregations as such have got legal personality as foundations or whether these foundations are foundations of congregations which as such still are not recognised legally still has to be discussed as more and more cases will go to the ECHR not just on the principle but on establishing foundations.
Alevis - a Muslim group the government does not recognise as a distinct religious minority - could also demand religious foundations - so far their places of worship are recognised only as cultural associations (see F18News 22 November 2006 <http://www.forum18.org/Archive.php?article_id=875>).
Property ownership for minority communities has been and remains beset with problems. Places of worship of minority communities which are allowed to maintain legally-recognised community foundations - such as the Greek Orthodox, the Armenians, the Syrian Orthodox and the Jews - are owned by these foundations.
But for Catholics and Protestants, who have not historically been allowed such foundations, title deeds indicate that the congregations or church communities themselves own the buildings. Yet the state often refuses to recognise this. For example, it argued in ECHR case No. 26308/95 that the Assumptionist Fathers, a Catholic Order, are unknown in Turkey, so cannot own property. Places of worship which belong to communities which do not have foundations are in a worse legal situation than those owned by foundations.
In several extreme cases in the recent past, the state has argued that some Christian churches owned by foundations are in fact the property of individual saints (they are after all named after them). The state has gone on to argue from this that the saints concerned cannot be located - nor their heirs - so these places of worship cannot be returned to the community foundations that claim ownership and should therefore be seized by the state. Nowadays, the state is more willing to accept that minority communities' foundations own such places of worship.
But the problems for communities without foundations do not end with insecure legal ownership of their places of worship. Such communities cannot run bank accounts. A priest, bishop, individual or group of individuals has to set up a personal bank account on behalf of the community. The same even holds for communities with foundations, such as the Orthodox or Jews: their community foundations themselves are recognised but not the churches or Jewish congregations behind them. Such a restriction could be challenged at the ECHR - it is part of the whole issue of the lack of recognition of religious minority communities.
Publication of books and magazines is also more complicated - they have to be published in the name of an individual, who therefore has to take personal responsibility for their content. This has created problems in the past, though less so today.
Religious communities' charitable bodies also have no legal status. Caritas Turkey, for example, functions under the control of the Turkish Catholic Bishops' Conference (which also legally does not exist) and even works with government agencies, but has no legal status.
Religious leaders' status is not recognised in law. The one exception is with the leaders of Protestant associations that have recently been allowed to register (see F18News 22 November 2006 <http://www.forum18.org/Archive.php?article_id=875>), though even then they are recognised as leaders of an association, not of the religious community per se.
As to the vetoed Foundations Law, the government can send it to parliament again for further discussion - as President Sezer indicated in his veto - although if it is again approved the president cannot veto it a second time. His only option if he still disagrees with provisions in it is to refer it to the Constitutional Court. The government's other alternative is to abandon it - or wait until the next presidential elections expected in May, which many predict Erdogan will win.
Although Sezer did not spell it out bluntly, his comments on the vetoed Foundations Law make clear that he does not want any of the properties confiscated from foundations over the years to be given back. He sticks to the understanding of the Kemalists, the followers of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, of how Turkey should be governed. Erdogan, on the other hand, is no more in favour of religious minorities' foundations, but takes a different view of the state's role.
Yet sadly, neither of the two big parties, the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) or the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), is willing to accept the principle that all people have rights, regardless of what was determined at Sevres back in 1920 and Lausanne back in 1923. Neither party gives any sign that it has read or understood Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which spells out individuals' rights to religious freedom, still less that it is ready to implement it.
Now that negotiations with the European Union over Turkey's potential accession have gone quiet - and the Turkish government feels less constrained to make concessions over religious freedom - the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg appears to have taken over as the best route for Turkey's religious minorities to assert their rights.
Dr Otmar Oehring, head of the human rights office of Missio <http://www.missio-aachen.de/menschen-kulturen/themen/menschenrechte>, a Catholic charity based in Germany, contributed this comment to Forum 18 News Service.
More analyses and commentaries on religious freedom in Turkey can be found at <http://www.forum18.org/Archive.php?query=&religion=all&country=68>.
A printer-friendly map of Turkey is available at <http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=mideast&Rootmap=turkey>.
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Long portions of the Apulian coast are steep cliffs in carbonate soft rocks. These, especially the calcarenite, are affected by weathering processes that markedly alter their mechanical properties with time, potentially leading to instability of coastal geomorphological structures. Such alterations are mainly due to chemical reactions between the solid and fluid phases, and are driven by chemical variables, which are internal variables and hence uncontrollable. In a search for the variables that drive the process of rock weakening, recourse is made to the micro scale, at which most of the chemical processes are observed and quantified. Observations using scanning electron microsope, thin sections and X-ray computed tomography analyses appear to be crucial for the understanding, interpretation and definition of the degradation mechanisms of the material. A chemo-mechanical coupled model at the meso scale of the chemically reactive stressed porous system is presented and framed in the context of a multi-scale scenario of an array of coupled phenomena. An analogous model at the macro scale is developed in parallel together with upscaling and identification procedures for meso-scale and macro-scale material constants. The main outcome of the study is a tool for predicting the progress of time-dependent weathering phenomena, potentially allowing the stability of geological structures to be assessed as it evolves with a progressing chemical degradation in a specific configuration and under a specific set of loads. | <urn:uuid:1c7f73bc-37f1-4993-bb9a-bf18834db075> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mglab.pratt.duke.edu/publications/weathering-submerged-stressed-calcarenites-chemo-mechanical-coupling-mechanisms | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00476.warc.gz | en | 0.895273 | 377 | 1.546875 | 2 |
A targeted attack campaign uncovered by Kaspersky Lab may highlight the emergence of a cadre of "cybermercenaries," or for-hire hackers, willing to hack into foreign government agencies and corporate networks to steal data on behalf of a country.
Kaspersky Lab researchers said the targeted attack campaign, called Icefog, is believed to have ties to the Chinese government and has been in existence since 2011. It has been targeting government contractors, shipbuilding companies and high-tech manufacturers in Japan and South Korea. The campaign is seen as unusual in that the hacking group conducts hit-and-run attacks, gaining access to victims' systems and then abandoning them once the information is stolen, rather than maintaining a presence for months or years.
"While in other cases, victims remain infected for months or even years, and data is continuously exfiltrated, the Icefog attackers appear to know very well what they need from the victims. Once the information is obtained, the victim is abandoned," Kaspersky Lab said in its Icefog APT (.pdf) report analyzing the attacks. "We predict the number of small, focused APT-for-hire groups to grow, specializing in hit-and-run operations, a kind of 'cyber-mercenaries' of the modern world."
The targeted attacks are carried out using spearphishing emails, mainly Microsoft Word and Excel documents laced with custom-made malware designed to target Oracle Java vulnerabilities and Microsoft Office flaws. The group is not using zero-day exploits, Kaspersky said.
Kaspersky added that despite its use of Microsoft documents in phishing attacks, the Icefog group has both Windows and Mac malware at their disposal. The security researchers said that the bulk of successful attacks are aimed at PC users, but a review of the command and control server data shows "several hundred" Mac infections, which have not been detected by security software.
Kaspersky researchers have been steadily releasing analysis on newly identified targeted attack campaigns. A recent analysis on the NetTravelor surveillance attacks revealed that the campaign has been in existence for nearly a decade, infecting systems in at least 40 countries. The firm's research in January on the Red October attacks uncovered a sophisticated campaign that was used to steal data from a wide variety of government, scientific and energy sector organizations. The advanced persistent threat rivaled the Flame and Gauss/Tilded cyberespionage attacks uncovered in 2012.
Kaspersky said the Icefog campaign use some of the same tactics identified by security firm Mandiant in its report on a China-based hacking group known as APT1. Those hackers use Microsoft HLP files to manipulate Windows help features and drop malware, Kaspersky said.
The attackers nab information about the victim and their network, stealing account credentials, saved passwords in Internet Explorer and email account credentials from Outlook. Some of the stolen data included Windows address books, document and spreadsheet files and other data stored on the victim's system.
Early attackers sent the stolen data by email, but the newer version of the attacks send compressed, encrypted files to remote command and control servers where researchers found a string of characters with the Icefog name.
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A strike is a planned collective action by workers due to a labour dispute in which working time is lost. It can include complete work stoppages, sit-ins, go-slows and overtime bans.
Workers have the fundamental right to strike. Strikes should be carried out in a legal, orderly and peaceful fashion, only as a last resort if negotiations fail, which occurs when:
unions have requested the employer to negotiate twice in writing within a 14 day period, and the employer was unwilling to do so, or
the parties reach a deadlock in negotiations, and this is declared by both parties in the negotiation minutes.
The parties may be required to engage in compulsory alternative dispute resolution procedures prior to striking.
Workers must provide at least seven days written notice to the employer and local manpower office stating the starting and ending time for the strike, the location, and the reasons for the strike. The notice should be signed by the chairperson and secretary of the union(s) organizing the strike, or by worker representatives if there is no union involved.
With the exception of essential services, employers should not hire workers to replace those on strike (garment production is not considered an essential service based on the Freedom of Association Committee of the ILO Governing Body).
Unless they engaged in serious misconduct or serious acts, employers should not punish those who participate in strikes. They must not deduct more wages than those corresponding to the days lost during a strike, terminate workers, fail to renew workers’ work agreements, reduce benefits or seniority, or impose heavier workloads.
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Happy New Year! No, you don't have to check the bottom of the page
for the date. This is the December issue, and December 2nd is the First
Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the Church year.
Advent guidance of St. John the Baptist and Mary our Blessed Mother we
prepare for Christmas and the celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ
in time. Through the prism of this time and season we prepare for the
second coming of the Lord at the end of time.
complain about the commercialization of Christmas. This year, however,
it seems to me that there is a more acute, a finer sense of the
spiritual to the season. The trauma of September 11th and its aftermath
have carved out a sharper focus on the truths of the heart, the verities
of the soul.
Flannery O'Connor, the superb Catholic novelist and
short story writer who died in 1964 at the age of 39, provides a lift
for our reflection in these days. She lived for years with an incurable
disease, yet there is hardly a hint of self pity in her writings. Her
insights are penetrating, all the more so because of her self
deprecating sense of humor. At one point she wrote in a letter, "I am
bearing this with my usual magnificent fortitude."
Flannery had a
way of envisioning God at the edge of things: the horizon over a lake or
an ocean, the tops of trees in a forest, the peak of a mountain. For us
who can't help but have a keener sense these days that all life is
lived on the edge of a precipice, such thoughts have enhanced resonance.
claimed not to be a mystic, but she wrote movingly of the unseen
vision, the unheard echo which attend all our experience. The current
surveys indicating significant increases in people praying and going to
church would testify that there is wider appreciation today of those
Flannery articulated strong convictions on the Real
Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Those sentiments bear
stronger relevance as we witness these days more people at Mass and in
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This year's celebration of the
Incarnation consequently sparkles even more warmly with festive glow of
I believe, therefore, that there is generally a more
profound sense of the spiritual in our celebration of Advent and
Christmas this year.
The exchange of cards reminds us more
poignantly that the Nativity has provided inspiration for more paintings
than any other subject in history.
The lights of the season speak
to us more urgently of the One Light who illumines our hearts, Jesus
Christ, the Light of the World.
The sharing of gifts reminds us
more profoundly that our very lives are gifts, God's gifts. We did not
begin all this. Our response is expected.
Because of the stronger
sense of spiritual reflection, it seems to me that the tone of our
seasonal music this year is rising, more than before, above merely
canned carols and hollow hymns. We are singing the hymns of the
centuries with renewed fervor:
- "Creator of the Stars of Night" (7th century)
- "Come, O Come Emmanuel" (12th century)
- "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" (15th century)
- "The First Noel" (17th century)
- "Adeste Fidelis" (18th century)
- "Silent Night" (19th century)
God's grace may our lives develop as hymns of the 21st century, lives
in vibrant harmony with God's love. May this love be our peace and the
peace of the world.
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!
Most Rev. Henry J. Mansell
Bishop of Buffalo
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One more incredibly cool video from research diver, musician, and filmmaker Henry Kaiser. Henry says:
"Since support workers in town cannot make their usual recreational trips out onto the sea ice, the powers-that-be at McMurdo Station installed the OB TUBE within walking distance of town.
Anyone can climb down the ladder and watch us divers at work under the ice. The snow was bulldozed off of the sea ice around the observation tube, creating a very light environment; which seems to have attracted an enormous population of larval and juvenile ice fish that form great clouds around the tube."
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Scooby-Doo! and the Halloween Hotel Haunt is a children's book in the glow-in-the-dark series published by Scholastic.
Trick or Treat! It's Halloween! Scooby and the gang are going to a costume party in a huge hotel. But all the guests are outside - because someone saw a real phantom inside! Is it just a Halloween trick? or is the hotel really haunted?
Insert details here.
|Seymour Primm/Phantom(no lines)|
|Miners (Seymour Primm's accomplices)|
- Phantom/Seymour Primm
| Seymour Primm as the Phantom|
Miners (Seymour's accomplices)
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The Pacific Northwest has a 37 percent chance of being hit by an earthquake as big as Chile’s in the next 50 years, according to the news web site of the journal Nature. That more than doubles previous estimates of a 10 to 15 percent risk of a magnitude 8 or larger earthquake.
According to the article:
“The last earthquake on the subduction zone was on 27 January 1700… [T]he next earthquake is overdue, and there’s a 37% probability it will occur somewhere along the Cascadia fault in the next 50 years.
“Public officials should maybe look at the new numbers and think about this earthquake as a real possibility in the next 50 years, instead of just a remote possibility,” Goldfinger says.
Put another way:
“It’s time for communities from Northern California through Seattle to check their earthquake and tsunami plans and get busier than ever retrofitting vulnerable buildings,” writes Andrew Revkin at his DotEarth blog at The New York Times’ web site.
Read the full Nature article here
Engineer: Seattle, Pacific NW ‘most vulnerable to a mega-quake like Chile’s’
What if an 8.8 quake hit Seattle?
Earthquake in Chile shows what might happen in Seattle, Portland
Animated simulation of what a strong earthquake would do to the Alaskan Way viaduct
See recent Washington earthquakes with this earthquake tracker
How hazardous is your neighborhood? See this map
Seattle’s advice for protecting your home
Local residents will stand in vigil today to protest illegal actions taken by Israel last night.
In an international act of piracy and murder in international waters, the Israeli navy intercepted, boarded, and opened fire on humanitarian activists on a flotilla of ships attempting to deliver humanitarian supplies to the Israeli-blockaded Palestinian Gaza Strip. Activists are reported to have waved white flags.
Many Seattle residents have friends and colleagues aboard the flotilla.
According to news reports, Israeli commandos killed as many as 19 humanitarian activists on board one ship, and have abducted all 700 passengers on board the six boats composing the flotilla who are in the process of being sent against their will to Israel for arrest and/or deportation.
In July 2008, the United States signed a contract worth $1.9 billion to transfer the latest-generation of naval combat vessels to Israel at U.S. taxpayer expense. Currently, Congress is in the process of appropriating a record $3.2 billion in military aid to Israel this budget year.
Seattle residents will stand in vigil at 1:00 PM today just outside of Folklife at Seattle Center near the corner of 5th and Broad. The vigil is organized by local groups including Palestine Solidarity Committee, Voices of Palestine and the Save Gaza Campaign.
For more information, contact Amin Odeh 206 605 8448 or Ed Mast 206 633-1086.
Enjoy the bullshit way mainstream media looks at the world. On the mayor’s Ideas for Seattle list of hundreds of good ideas from people thinking about how to help the city, the headlines are about nude beaches and dope. We’d like to highlight the current #8 top-ranked idea — Keep the Conservatory at Volunteer Park Open :
So many of these ideas are about creating a better future. What about maintaining what is beautiful and good for this city? It’s a warm, quiet and beautiful place. We should maintain and preserve it for the future. Closing it would be shortsighted.
We know the Conservatory doesn’t necessarily involve public nudity, nor marijuana but maybe you can still stop by the site and add your vote to the tally.
Meanwhile, the Seattle Parks Department is expected to announce midyear budget cutbacks in the next week. At the end of April, Parks announced that 24 of its 27 wading pools could face closure this summer including the Cal Anderson pool. The Volunteer Park wading area is reportedly not being considered for cutbacks. Also on the most recent possible cut list — the Parks-run community centers like Miller. CHS also reported on the concerns from the group Friends of the Conservatory that says it fears the Volunteer Park landmark might face the budget axe as it approaches its 100-year anniversary in 2012.
In a repeat of an event in Berlin titled Its Form Will Follow Your Performance, Alex Schweder is looking for five people in Seattle who want free architectural advice from a performance architect. Ideally, he says, the five will not be directly connected to the art world.
Its Form Will Follow Your Performance (Seattle) runs at Lawrimore from June 9 – 16. Prospective clients can email their interest to: firstname.lastname@example.org with the subject line “Free Architectural Advice.”
From Lawrimore Project, where the results will be exhibited:
These people need to be of limited means, and willing to have this process documented and agree to him exhibiting or publishing this documentation. He will then meet with these ‘clients’ for about an hour at Lawrimore Project and hear what is wrong with their apartments. He will then give them free advice about how to renovate their apartment. they will go home and ‘perform’ this renovation, document it and send it to him via email… (more)
This report was updated at 10:53 a.m. on Monday
From Larry Johnson’s blog: Looking for Trouble.
As many as 19 people were killed on boats carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza were attacked tonight by Israeli forces while the flotilla was still in international water, according to activists on the ships and news reports.
The latest Al Jazeera report says that:
“Israeli commandos have attacked a flotilla of aid-carrying ships off the coast of the Gaza Strip, killing up to 19 people on board.
Dozens of others were injured when troops raided the convoy of six ships, dubbed the Freedom Flotilla, early on Monday.
Israel said activists on board attacked its commandos as they boarded the ships, while the flotilla’s organisers (Free Gaza Movement) said the Israeli forces opened fire first, as soon as they stormed the convoy.”
The flotilla was attacked in international waters, 65km off the Gaza coast.
Footage from the flotilla’s lead vessel, the Mavi Marmara, showed armed Israeli soldiers boarding the ship and helicopters flying overhead.
Al Jazeera’s Jamal Elshayyal, on board the Mavi Marmara, said Israeli troops had used live ammunition during the operation.
The Israeli Army Radio said soldiers opened fire “after confronting those on board carrying sharp objects.”
No one on the ships was armed.
BBC reported that:
“The Israeli navy has stormed a convoy of ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip, with reports of at least two people killed.
Armed forces boarded the vessels overnight, clashing with some of the 600 protesters on board.
The exact location of the interception is unclear. Israel had warned the ships not to enter its territorial waters.
The ships are carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid to try to break an Israeli-led blockade.
Turkish TV pictures taken on board the Turkish ship leading the flotilla show Israeli soldiers fighting to control passengers.
The footage showed a number of people, apparently injured, lying on the ground. The sound of gunshots could be heard. It is not clear whether the fighting is continuing.”
An earlier statement on the website of the Free Gaza Movement said:
On May 24, 2010, the Freedom Flotilla sets sail for Gaza determined to, once again, challenge Israel’s blockade of 1.5 million Palestinians trapped in an open-air prison. Under the coordination of the Free Gaza Movement, numerous human rights organizations, including the Turkish Relief Foundation (IHH), the Perdana Global Peace Organization from Malaysia, the European Campaign to End the Siege of Gaza, and the Swedish and Greek Boat to Gaza initiatives will send three cargo ships loaded with reconstruction, medical and educational supplies. At least five passenger boats with over 600 people on board will accompany the cargo ships.
These passengers include members of Parliament from around the world, U.N., human rights and trade union activists, as well as journalists who will document the largest coordinated effort to directly confront Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza and take in basic supplies.
The mission, according to the Free Gaza Movement site, is “to break the siege of Gaza. We want to raise international awareness about the prison-like closure of the Gaza Strip and pressure the international community to review its sanctions policy and end its support for continued Israeli occupation. We want to uphold Palestine’s right to welcome internationals as visitors, human rights observers, humanitarian aid workers, journalists, or otherwise.
“We have not and will not ask for Israel’s permission. It is our intent to overcome this brutal siege through civil resistance and non-violent direct action, and establish a permanent sea lane between Gaza and the rest of the world.”
The group has stressed that they want to achieve their goals through nonviolence.
Note from Greg Lundgren:
Dennis Hopper is dead.. At 74 years old, it’s kind of a miracle that he lived that long. For all of the crazy things he did in his life, for all the drugs he consumed with great enthusiasm, for the very address he resided at, it is amazing that something like cancer was what took him down.
Tomorrow most of us get the day off for Memorial Day. And I think Memorial Day should be broader than paying our respects to the military men who have protected our freedom for the past 234 years. There are those that defend our freedom with guns and uniforms. And there are those that defend our freedom through a life of art and action. We defend our constitution so crazy son of a bitches like Dennis Hopper can make films, take pictures, perform and generally test the limits of what freedom looks like. If our country was a jet plane, they would hire Dennis Hopper to stress test it. If our country was a piece of luggage, they would give it to Dennis Hopper to see if he could break it. What makes our country so great is that is permits people like Dennis Hopper to create and destroy and live in a way that most people don’t understand or endorse.
more at Another Bouncing Ball
It’s been almost a year since we got the scoop on the city’s Drug Market Initiative, which focused police resources and community involvement to clean up the open-air drug sales in the area around 23rd & Union. Dealers were identified, cases were built against them, and they were given a choice: get help and stop dealing, or go to jail for a long time. More than a dozen dealers took them up on their offer and left the streets.
For about six months afterward the comments from community members were glowing. Residents could walk to the post office without wading through crowds of users and dealers. Nearby streets that were once occupied at all hours were suddenly quiet.
But things began to take a turn last month… (more)
A year ago, Capitol Hill nonprofit Home Alive was struggling and eventually made the hard choice to shut down its space to try to keep going as an advocacy group and trainers for women’s self-defense. This week, the group announced it was shutting its organization down with a celebration on June 12th to mark the group’s 17 years of work. Home Alive was created in 1993 following the rape and murder of local singer Mia Zapata.
Here’s the e-mail we received from organizers announcing the decision — and the party:
Dear Capitol Hill & Home Alive Community,
The members of Home Alive’s Board of Directors, together with the
instructor collective, have decided to close as a 501(c)(3) organization
and to lay the Home Alive program dormant. We are throwing a party to
celebrate and commemorate our 17 years in the community, as well as to
look forward together to the ways we can carry on the work and spirit of
Home Alive. We hope you will be able to attend!
When: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Where: Hidmo, 2000 S Jackson St
What: Live music, food, a collaborative expressive arts opportunity, free
stuff! Please contribute to our celebration by showing up, listening and
sharing stories or memories about Home Alive. There will be open mic time
and we want to hear from you!
Who: YOU! Hidmo is ALL AGES until 11pm
(If you'd like to help out with the party, please contact us at the email
As you may know, Home Alive closed our studio in the beginning of 2009 and
continued to operate at a very minimal capacity while we successfully paid
off our debt. On April 15, 2010, after weighing a variety of options over
the last several months, the instructors and board members of Home Alive
made the hard decision to discontinue operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
While this means dissolving our assets, we intend to make as much of our
organization's amazing history and curriculum available as possible to the
community (mostly via our website, www.homealive.org). A few instructors
will remain available on a limited basis for consultations and workshops.
They can be reached at email@example.com.
The awesome work and movement-building that Home Alive has been a part of
for many years continues to grow, and you can continue to support it!
Check out local and national organizations like the Northwest Network,
Creative Interventions, For Crying Out Loud, Feminist Karate Union, Seven
Star Women's Kung Fu, Generation 5, Chaya, Queer and Trans Jailstoppers,
Break the Silence, Communities Against Rape and Abuse, and Incite! Women
of Color Against Violence, among others. Also, Home Alive will be leading
a workshop at the US Social Forum in Detroit in late June.
We’re incredibly grateful for the support you've given us over the years.
Thank you for being a part of the Home Alive community, and we look
forward to seeing you on June 12!
Zapata’s July 7, 1993 murder was a mystery until the arrest of Jesus Mezquia in 2003. He was sentenced to 34 years in prison for the crime, had the conviction overturned on a technicality, and was re-sentenced again in 2009.
We haven’t checked in with the Cobra Lounge since the hookah club lit its first bowls of shisha at the intersection of Madison and Union back in late march. As we told you then, the Cobra was the second project from a group that figured out how to navigate the state and county bureaucracy surrounding tobacco-based businesses with its first club up in Bellingham.
Recently, another nearby club caught the attention of King County Health. Majles Cafe, on 12th Ave down across Madison, got dinged by inspectors last summer for various infractions including allowing non-members to smoke but, instead of packing it up and shutting down, Majles has re-opened in an even larger space:
Cobra owner Erin Cobb told us in March that he was setting up the Capitol Hill club differently than his Bellingham venture. In Bellingham, Cobra customers buy their shisha in one area and move to a separate club location nearby to smoke it and hang out. On Capitol Hill, Cobb said set up the lounge as one facility. But he’s also ready to convert the space to a layout he believes will put the lounge in compliance. Cobb told us this week that King County Health has been in touch but they gave him “no real word on what is happening with the other hookah lounges,” he said. Right now, it’s business as usual for the Cobra. The club also has an application for a liquor license posted so it’s possible that soon club goers will be able to enjoy a drink and a smoke. Meanwhile, according to KING 5, Majles has until July 15 to prove to County Health that it is complying with state laws.
With St. Mark’s, St. Joe’s and Lake View Cemetery, it’s not unusual to see a funeral procession through north Capitol Hill. It is not every day, however, when we know who the ceremonies are for and who has passed. Saturday at 1 PM, St. Mark’s Cathedral will be host to a service for the Rt. Rev. Robert Hume Cochrane, sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, who died earlier this month at the age of 85. Here’s some more about his life and ministry: | <urn:uuid:b5739c71-9466-46cc-998e-b9fa8c81d87c> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://seattlepostglobe.org/2010/05/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280761.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00093-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957799 | 3,517 | 2.71875 | 3 |
Bacillary layer detachment (BALAD) is a recently-described phenomenon characterized by the accumulation of fluid at the inner photoreceptor segment myoid level, proximal to the external limiting membrane (ELM). This finding has been found in patients with diverse primary diagnoses which share the common feature of serous exudation in the posterior pole. However, thus far there have been few reports in the literature of BALAD in patients with posterior scleritis (1-3).
Here we present a case of idiopathic unilateral posterior scleritis presenting with BALAD associated with rapid vision loss. The patient responded to high dose systemic steroids with near complete restoration of the retinal architecture and recovery of vision.
This case provides further evidence that posterior scleritis can be a cause of BALAD. The rapid presentation and excellent visual and anatomical outcome of this case is entirely consistent with known descriptions of BALAD in a variety of other conditions (3,4). In conjunction with other recent literature (4-6), this case supports the categorization of BALAD as an entity distinct from other forms of intraretinal fluid, retinal detachment, and retinoschisis. We present the following article in accordance with the CARE reporting checklist (available at https://aes.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/aes-21-61/rc).
All procedures performed in the study were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee(s) and with the Helsinki Declaration (as revised in 2013). Informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the editorial office of this journal.
A 16-year-old male with no significant prior medical or ocular history presented to the emergency department complaining of right-sided eye pain, blurry vision, and ptosis. He had initially noticed vision changes and pain upon awakening the morning 5 days prior to presentation. He described his visual changes as a dark spot in his central vision that waxed and waned. He was ultimately brought to the emergency department after his father noticed a new right eyelid droop.
On initial exam, he was found to have a 1–2-mm right upper eyelid ptosis and decreased visual acuity to 20/70 in the right eye, with 20/20 vision in the left. On funduscopic exam, he had right optic nerve edema without hemorrhages or pallor as well as macular edema and dependent subretinal fluid (Figure 1A). The retinal periphery appeared normal. Funduscopic examination of the left eye was normal. He was admitted for further evaluation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and orbits did not reveal any tumors or brain lesions but was significant for a focal T1 enhancement of the right posterior globe (Figure 1B). Magnetic resonance arteriography/magnetic resonance venography (MRA/MRV) of the brain did not show any vascular abnormalities or lesions.
A B-scan ultrasound of the right eye showed choroidal thickening, subretinal and subtenon fluid, but no focal lesion or tumor (Figure 1C). Fluorescein angiogram showed optic nerve hyperfluorescence and punctate leakage throughout the macula without vasculitis, most consistent with a posterior scleritis (Figure 1D).
The patient noted sudden worsening of his vision symptoms his visual acuity was reduced to 20/400 in the right eye, along with a new right-sided relative afferent pupillary defect. Bedside optical coherence tomography (OCT) the following morning showed multifocal pigment epithelial detachments, edema of the retinal pigment epithelial layer (RPE) and hyperreflective curvilinear structures in the outer retina, reminiscent of outer retinal tubulation (ORT) surrounding dome-shaped hyperreflective material in the subretinal space (Figure 2A). Three days later the patient was seen in clinic. OCT showed progression of RPE and retinal detachments, with accumulation of dome-shaped layered hyperreflective material and punctate hyperreflective material in the subretinal space (Figure 2B).
Infectious workup, including rapid plasma reagin (RPR), tuberculosis testing, HIV testing, and serum antibody testing for Treponema, Bartonella, Rickettsia, Blastomyces, Histoplasma, Toxocara, Toxoplasma, varicella-zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and Lyme disease were all negative. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 IgG was positive, but serum HSV PCR was negative. Rheumatoid factor, anti-nuclear antibodies, anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic antibodies, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein levels and angiotensin converting enzyme levels were also all within normal limits.
The patient was treated with 500 mg intravenous methylprednisolone twice daily for 3 days followed by 80 mg (1 mg/kg) per day of oral prednisone for 1 week. His pain and ptosis resolved and by 1 week after initiation of steroids the RPE detachments had resolved and his subretinal fluid was reduced (Figure 2C). His prednisone dose was gradually tapered down to zero over the course of 2 months. He experienced no adverse or unanticipated events from treatment. By 5 weeks after his initial presentation, all intraretinal and subretinal fluid had resolved without the appearance of retinal exudates. He experienced a gradual improvement in his visual acuity to 20/20 over the course of 4 months. Repeat fundus exam at 4 months after his initial presentation showed only abnormal foveal retinal pigmentation, with subtle irregularity of the RPE and photoreceptor layers seen on OCT (Figure 2D).
In summary, we present a case of a child with acute posterior scleritis associated with the accumulation of fluid visible between the ELM and the ellipsoid band on OCT. This splitting, which likely occurs within the myoid level of the inner photoreceptor segments, is a finding that has been recently termed “bacillary layer detachment”, or “BALAD” (4-6). Previous studies have described BALADs extensively in patients with choroidal neovascularization, ocular toxoplasmosis, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease, exudative age-related macular degeneration, and acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (7-9). Ramtohul et al. (4) recently published an exhaustive literature review of case reports with OCT findings consistent with BALAD and found only three documented cases of BALAD associated with posterior scleritis (1-3). To our knowledge, the case report by Inan et al. (2) is the only previously documented case of BALAD in a pediatric patient with posterior scleritis. Our case expands the list of clinically documented bacillary detachments and adds to the body of evidence that posterior scleritis can result in this interesting finding.
Cicinelli et al. (3) hypothesized that in these cases acute fluid shifts in the posterior pole may force fluid into the neuroretina via hydrostatic pressure, causing a splitting within the photoreceptors due to shearing forces. Interestingly, posterior scleritis is commonly associated with scleral edema and specifically with fluid buildup within Tenon’s space. Our patient’s clinical course included an acute overnight worsening in his visual acuity several days following his initial symptoms. We hypothesize that this worsening may correspond to a rapid retinal fluid shift, consistent with the conclusions of Cicinelli et al. (3). In our patient, focal posterior scleritis lead to BALAD, however, the multiple case reports of BALAD associated with VKH reveal that a diffuse choroidopathy can also lead to focal BALAD.
Ramtohul et al. (4) postulate that accumulation of subretinal fibrin may disrupt adhesion between photoreceptors and RPE cells, increasing the likelihood of fluid entry into the myoid zone layer and therefore leading to BALAD under hydrostatic conditions that would otherwise lead to serous retinal detachment. Support for this argument notes that fluid within the BALAD cavity frequently includes suspended hyperreflective particles, not commonly found in subretinal fluid, likely representing inflammatory products, including fibrin, as well as photoreceptor debris. Our patient’s OCT (Figure 2B) also demonstrated accumulation of dome-shaped layered hyperreflective material and punctate hyperreflective material in the subretinal space, consistent with this hypothesis.
Previously published reports of BALAD also have noted that patients have generally had relatively rapid restoration of outer retinal architecture and were able to regain visual acuity following resorption of retinal fluid (3,4). This was also the case for our patient, who had significant improvement in his OCT and in his visual acuity at within a few months of steroid administration. We hypothesize that the retinal pigmentation observed on fundoscopy at his follow-up visit represents RPE hyperplasia resulting from his severe BALAD.
Despite the ubiquity of modern OCT imaging in retinal diagnosis, only recently has BALAD become a recognized manifestation of intraretinal and subretinal fluid. While there have been only a few case reports of BALAD associated with posterior scleritis, these cases have had many features in common with other documented cases of BALAD. This supports the hypothesis that, relative to other forms of retinal detachments and retinoschisis, BALAD has distinct etiology and prognosis. This interesting OCT finding undoubtedly merits more widespread recognition and further study.
Funding: This work was supported by an unrestricted grant to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences from Research to Prevent Blindness.
Provenance and Peer Review: This article was commissioned by the Guest Editors (Ajay Singh and Jay M. Stewart) for the series “Medical and Surgical Challenges in Retina” published in Annals of Eye Science. The article has undergone external peer review.
Reporting Checklist: The authors have completed the CARE reporting checklist. Available at https://aes.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/aes-21-61/rc
Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://aes.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/aes-21-61/coif). The series “Medical and Surgical Challenges in Retina” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare.
Ethical Statement: The authors are accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved. All procedures performed in the study were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee(s) and with the Helsinki Declaration (as revised in 2013). Informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the editorial office of this journal.
Open Access Statement: This is an Open Access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which permits the non-commercial replication and distribution of the article with the strict proviso that no changes or edits are made and the original work is properly cited (including links to both the formal publication through the relevant DOI and the license). See: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.
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bsdiff and bspatch are tools for building and applying patches to binary files.
By using suffix sorting (specifically, Larsson and Sadakane's qsufsort) and
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binary patches 50-80% smaller than those produced by Xdelta, and 15% smaller
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(bspatch) binary patches. When applied to two versions of the same executable
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bspatch — apply a patch built with bsdiff(1)
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bspatch generates ⟨newfile⟩ from ⟨oldfile⟩ and ⟨patchfile⟩
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Thousands of people in the Orlando area lost power for several hours and roads were flooded Friday after a line of severe storms pounded Central Florida.
The storms downed several trees, caused locally heavy rain and minor street flooding, according to reports.
Officials also reported dozens of traffic crashes throughout the area, including several causing delays on Interstate 4.
Several lanes of I-4 west were blocked around lunchtime at Par Street near downtown Orlando because of a jackknifed semi-truck.
Lanes of I-4 were also shut down in Seminole County near Mile Marker 91, and near Exit 101 for State Road 46.
The storms set off severe thunderstorm warnings for Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Brevard counties. All of the warnings have since expired.
Forecasters said the storms had sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph and were capable of producing gusts up to 60 mph. Isolated tornadoes were also possible, though the Weather Service didn't receive any reported sightings in Central Florida.
During the storm's peak, Orlando Utilities Commission reported more than 9,000 customers without power, mostly in the northwest part of Orlando. Power has since been restored to many of those customers.
The Weather Service said it received reports of minor flooding and strong wind gusts.
Forecasters say this is the first wild winter storm formed in part by a strong El Niño.
It was a low-pressure system that moved rapidly from the Gulf of Mexico across the state.
Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud. Sanford, Deltona, Daytona Beach, Titusville, and Melbourne were all in storms' path. Heavy rain pounded the downtown Orlando area about 11 a.m.
Experts recommend people keep an eye on the weather and check media outlets for updates on any severe weather warnings. More severe storms are expected on Sunday.
The storms come as a rare January hurricane makes its way through the eastern Atlantic.
Hurricane Alex formed Thursday about 415 miles southwest of the Azores islands.
It is the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic in January since 1938. Forecasters called said it's "very unusual" to have a hurricane form in the conditions it has.
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So after much research I have come to realize that the product I purchased is not actual Colloidal Silver, I value what Dr. Mercola says and I am posting his comment on Colloidal Silver Silver protein -- Silver protein products are the second most prevalent type of so-called colloidal silver products on the market. These products are a combination of metallic silver particles and a protein binder to keep the particles in suspension. One tip-off that it’s a silver protein product is if it claims to have high concentrations of colloidal silver (typically in the range of 30 to 20,000 ppm). Of the three types of colloidal silver, silver protein products have the lowest particle surface area for a given silver concentration, making the silver inaccessible for safe and effective absorption by your body. Because of this, you want to avoid all silver protein products. To find out whether you have a silver protein product rather than a true silver colloid, look for these characteristics: Foaming: When shaken, a silver protein product produces foam above the liquid that will persist for minutes after being shaken. This is probably the single most reliable indicator. Concentration: Silver protein products tend to have very high concentration values, typically in the range of 30 to 20,000 ppm. Color: The color ranges from light amber to almost black with an increasing concentration of silver. Potential Danger – High. Due to the high concentration of large silver particles, silver protein products are known to cause argyria, which turns your skin blue-gray color. When I shake this bottle it foams heavily at the top, also another indication is that the directions say use "up to 14 days" This is so you do not get argyria. Be aware when using this product
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The story begins with a brief summary of the Galactic Civil War. Then it shows Luke and Windy entering their T-16 skyhopper. Luke suggests going to shoot womp rats at Beggar's Canyon. Windy agrees, and they fly off. Soon, the skyhopper hits the edge of a cliff and crashes. Luke and Windy encounter Jawas and Tusken Raiders, but they chase off the Jawas and avoid the Sand People. Once they decide to camp, they hear a krayt dragon. As soon as the dragon starts to attack, a mysterious figure appears and frightens the dragon. It turns out to be Obi-Wan Kenobi, who rescues Luke and Windy and, using the Force to tame the creature, they ride a dewback back to Luke's home.
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Event-related fMRI: Characterizing differential responses.
30 - 40.
We present an approach to characterizing the differences among event-related hemodynamic responses in functional magnetic resonance imaging that are evoked by different sorts of stimuli. This approach is predicated on a linear convolution model and standard inferential statistics as employed by statistical parametric mapping. In particular we model evoked responses, and their differences, in terms of basis functions of the peri-stimulus time. This facilitates a characterization of the temporal response profiles that has a high effective temporal resolution relative to the repetition time. To demonstrate the technique we examined differential responses to visually presented words that had been seen prior to scanning or that were novel. The form of these differences involved both the magnitude and the latency of the response components. In this paper we focus on bilateral ventrolateral prefrontal responses that show deactivations for previously seen words and activations for novel words. (C) 1998 Academic Press.
|Title:||Event-related fMRI: Characterizing differential responses|
|Keywords:||event related response, functional neuroimaging, MRI, hemodynamic response function, memory, TIME-SERIES|
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Cabinet approves Kenya’s first mining and minerals policy
The government will soon launch a countrywide survey to determine the amount and quality of minerals within the country’s soils. the survey whose time frame is not clear targets to enhance information on the country’s mineral potential for increase investment both for local and international investors.
Scattered troughs, old packaging containers, men and women some sometimes children running in and out of manually dug mines in Weiwei West Pokot.
Such are scenes that have defined local mining activities for decades. lack of a proper regulatory framework and modern legal structure have resulted in the sector being run in an ad hoc manner according to the Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu.
Perhaps the reason why the Cabinet after years of deliberations has finally approved the country’s first mining and mineral policy. the policy is said to provide a framework that offers clear guidance on how mining activities and their development are to be conducted going forward.
“It brings predictability and certainty and ushers in a new dawn to attract investment in the mining sector,” Kazungu spoke of the new policy.
Through the policy, the government, with help from government and international agencies will carry out a national survey to determine the amount and kind of Kenya’s underground wealth and its estimated value.
The initiative whose cost is estimated at 60 million dollars will use both space and geophysical technology to evaluate the country’s mineral potential as a way of boosting investment in the sector. “We need as a matter of agency to know what we have so that we can know how best to extract this minerals for the benefit of Kenyans” Kazungu insisted.
The approval of the policy now sets the stage for the preparation of the much awaited mining bill which will repeal the archaic mining act, the diamond industry protection act and the trading in unwrought precious metals act.
Towards this end the mining ministry has formulated a six pack model of marketing Kenya’s mining potential for increased investment. The model entails 1. Implementation of a 20 year mining strategy, 2. A comprehensive mining framework, 3. Enactment of the mining bill 2014, 4. Implementation of mining regulations 5. Establishment of a stable fiscal regime and 6. An airborne national geophysical survey.
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- Title: Protesters in New York declare Trump 'not my president'
- Date: 11th November 2016
- Summary: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 11, 2016) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF CROWD AT WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK HOLDING SIGNS VARIOUS OF CROWD AND MEXICAN FLAG MORE CROWD AND SIGNS
- Embargoed: 26th November 2016 21:07
- Keywords: protest Trump Washington president
- Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- City: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- Country: USA
- Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace
- Reuters ID: LVA0015805EFB
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Thousands of anti-Trump demonstrators gathered in New York City's Washington Square Park on Friday (November 11) to denounce his presidency.
The demonstrators held signs reading "love will always trump hate" and "build bridges not walls". A Mexican flag was even flown above the crowd.
Since Donald Trump was elected president, there have been protests and demonstrations every day in New York City.
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Former rugby league player turned professional boxer Anthony Mundine has repeatedly expressed his disdain for modern Australian society. Mundine who is of Aboriginal ancestry and a convert to Islam is constantly in the media for claiming that he and Aboriginal Australians are the victims of constant racism and discrimination from “white Australia”.
Mundine has also gained controversy for misogynistic and homophobic comments. Last year on Mark Latham’s Outsiders Mundine stated that Muslim men could beat their wives with a “little stick as long as they don’t cause injury”. In 2010 he said that Cathy Freeman could not be an indigenous leader because she was a woman “As far as being a leader, that’s not her anyway, a man can only lead”.
In an interview with the Daily Telegraph at the beginning of the year Mundine suggested that the death penalty would be a way to prevent homosexuality being acceptable in our society “If we were to live in a society, just like in Aboriginal culture, that homosexuality is forbidden and you do it and the consequences are capital punishment or death, you think you are going to do it? Or think twice about doing it? Hell no”.
Now chasing another headline Mundine has stated he will not stand for the Australian national anthem if it is played before his fight against Jeff Horn in Brisbane on November. Mundine said about Advance Australia Fair “I can’t stand for that, it’s a white supremacist song”.
He also claimed his opponent Jeff Horn is only considered a rising star and beloved by the Australian public because of white privilege “He’s got that white man privilege. He’s got that white privilege that allows him to have that privilege he does. He jagged one good fight.”
Advance Australia Fair is played before every major Australian sporting event, played at school assemblies and other public events. Those on the cultural left do not like any public display of Australian patriotism, whether it be Australia Day, ANZAC Day or the playing of the national anthem claiming we are not worthy of national pride because of our alleged oppression of Aboriginal Australians and system of offshore processing of asylum seekers.
There have been some commentators suggesting that indigenous AFL or NRL players should not stand for the national anthem on Grand Final Day because of indigenous injustices. This idea never caught on like it did in the United States when NFL player Colin Kaepernick began the trend of African-American players kneeling before the national anthem to protest police brutality.
Our national anthem Advance Australia Fair was first composed and its original lyrics created in 1879 in colonial Australia, the lyrics were modified in 1901 for Federation and again when it was voted in a referendum in 1977 to replace ‘God Save the Queen’ as Australia’s national anthem. The current version of the song as our national anthem was adopted in 1984.
The left’s main criticism of Advance Australia Fair is that it does not mention indigenous Australians. But is it really a white supremacist song as Mundine claims? The current lyrics would suggest otherwise with the second verse stating “For those who’ve come across the seas; We’ve boundless plains to share”. If one were a white supremacist they would actually hate the national anthem as it is inviting as endless open immigration to Australia.
But the left would also criticize these lyrics because they claim it is not an ideal we live up to because of our border protection policy. Aboriginal singer Deborah Cheetham refused to sing Advance Australia Fair at the 2015 AFL Grand Final because she could not omit the line “for we are young and free” because Aboriginal Australian culture is ancient and Aborignials do not enjoy freedom. She suggested replacing it with “peace and harmony” as did Victorian Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery in 2017.
No matter how inclusive Advance Australia Fair has been made during its evolution it is still never enough for people like Anthony Mundine and other leftist activists. JustBut of course Mundine is just after attention, but his assertion that our anthem is “white supremacist” needs to be called out for the the ludicrous and inflammatory statement it is. | <urn:uuid:51bb9c31-748a-45f7-bf4d-9b09e9dbcca1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.theunshackled.net/rundown/is-advance-australia-fair-a-white-supremacist-song/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00675.warc.gz | en | 0.971683 | 856 | 1.554688 | 2 |
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Jim's studio, anchored by the iPad
Let’s not forget the iPad’s importance—and usefulness—for professional musicians. For many, it’s like the reinvention of the wheel. The iPad has revolutionized how musicians—myself included—approach practice, rehearsal, recording, and live shows.
The Musical Director
As a professional musical director, producer, and musician, my days are hectic. An average morning for me includes running through a rehearsal with Avril Lavigne at 11 a.m., then running across Los Angeles to a studio session with Weezer in the late afternoon. Because I am always hustling to fit every ounce of rock in, I always have to make sure I have my keys, shades, phone—and now, my iPad.
In preparation for Avril Lavigne’s latest world tour supporting Goodbye Lullaby, I used the iPad extensively in rehearsals. As Avril’s musical director, it is important for me to have all of her music at my fingertips—and easily accessible—so I load every one of her new and old tracks onto the built-in iPod. I also use Notes to jot down thoughts or ideas, and I import or create lyrics with the Pages app. The iPad is always on a stand next to my pedalboard—far easier than walking over to a computer all the time.
The iPad can also be a lifesaver when working out new material in rehearsals. As musical director for Weezer, we were working on a cover version of Radiohead’s “Paranoid Android.” I brought the iPad to the studio to access the Radiohead recording, as well as several live versions I pulled up on YouTube. With five guys set up in normal playing positions, I bring the iPad around to each of them and play them a riff from iTunes, or show them a YouTube clip without anyone having to get up and walk around to me.
The iPad is popping up in other high profile, real-world applications as well. Paul Mirkovich, musical director for Pink, Cher, Christina Aguilera, and Janet Jackson, uses the iPad in rehearsals and live onstage for the new hit CBS show The Voice.
“I use the iPad extensively on The Voice during rehearsals. I use the GoodReader app to read all the PDF charts I have for the show, which is almost 160 songs at this point,” said Mirkovich. “I also use it for personal playback, and looking up live versions of the songs we do on YouTube. The iPad is an indispensable piece of gear and is always on the stand with me.”
Of course, there are multitudes of applications for guitarists not in charge of major productions as well. There is a wealth of guitar-specific apps [as covered previously in Premier Guitar’s "The Guitarist's Guide to iPad Apps"] that simplify and enhance life as a guitarist. They let you record, stay in tune, learn, and capture ideas. And some push you to approach the instrument in a whole new way.
Ryan James Cheung, a musician from Winnipeg, said “As a guitarist and bassist, the most interesting aspect of using something like the virtual guitars in GarageBand is that you play the onscreen guitar more like a piano than a guitar. What I like about this is that it breaks the conventional techniques we guitarists usually employ on the guitar, once we transfer what we have written on the iPad, to an actual guitar.”
Among guitar-specific apps, I find that AmpliTube iRig is essential. It allows you to plug in and play your guitar through choices of amps, cabs, speakers, and effects. The sound quality is superb and the app itself is instantly inspiring. For tuning, TuneORama is one of the most accurate stand-alone tuners available. It has guitar and chromatic tuner mode, which is perfect for tuning instruments like mandolin and violin (and is a great value at $2.99). For capturing ideas on the fly, BPM is a great app for taping out a tempo. The built-in Voice Memos Recorder is indispensable for getting an idea down quickly, before it falls into the abyss of “Man, what was that awesome lick I came up with the other day?”
The Road Dog
Though there are thousands of music-specific apps, some of the more general apps can be a lifesaver for touring musicians. I probably use Facetime more than any other app. You can video call anyone who has an iPhone, iPad, or any Apple computer with a camera over WiFi. The quality is dependent on your WiFi connection, but in most cases, it has worked flawlessly for me. Recently, I had a video chat from Cologne, Germany with a friend who was driving on the freeway up the East Coast in the US. With long distance phone charges at a premium, Facetime saves me a ton of cash. Psychologically, it’s a great feeling to be able to see the people I love anytime I want—without worrying about coming home to a massive phone bill. | <urn:uuid:8a348687-52ee-4c5e-b9d7-bc6d54e1537d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/How_to_Use_the_iPad_Like_a_Pro_Guitarist?page=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560285001.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095125-00308-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.94978 | 1,080 | 1.6875 | 2 |
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New Report Shows Growing Interest in Animal Welfare Among Food Companies in Asia
A survey conducted by NGO Sinergia Animal shows that 70% of companies are transitioning to cage-free egg supply chains
A new report just released by the international NGO Sinergia Animal has surveyed more than fifty food companies and highlights that 70% of them (thirty-five) are already phasing out the use of eggs produced in battery cages—a farming method that uses cages so small that animals can barely move. The report, called Cage-Free Tracker, features corporate policies from five Asian countries: India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Among the thirty-five companies, eight provided specific evidence for progress within the Asian market: Aramark, Kraft Heinz, Lotus’s, Marriott, Pizza Express, SaladStop!, Unilever, and Wyndham Destinations.
“Asia is the largest egg producer in the world. In this region, more than one billion eggs are laid by hens annually, and the majority are from conventional battery cages: a system that is considered so cruel that it has been banned across the EU, Canada, New Zealand, and nine states in the US. Fortunately, our results show that companies in Asia understand that battery cages must go and are changing to more animal friendly practices too”, says Phichamon Thamasook, Corporate Communications Manager – Asia of Sinergia Animal.
Battery cages confine each hen to a space smaller than an A4 sheet of paper for their entire lifespan. Hens, who are natural foragers, are unable to carry out the most basic behaviours such as perching, nesting, dust bathing, or stretching their wings completely. Companies that commit to a cage-free policy are pledging to only supply eggs from hens who live in cage-free systems, in which animals live more natural lives, can move around more freely, and can carry out the behaviours that are essential for their well-being.
The report provides a visual tier system for concerned consumers, ranking companies that have committed and reporting those yet to publicly announce cage-free policies.
In the bottom tier, some companies are reported as having no cage-free commitment in Asia, even though many of these international brands—such as McDonald’s, Kewpie, and A&W—have commitments in other regions of the globe.
The initiative also aims to provide transparency and recognition to the progress companies are making towards making their supply chains cage-free. A total of thirty-two companies operating in Asia responded, with 16% reporting progress in sourcing cage-free eggs in Asia or nationally in Asian countries. These include Kraft Heinz, Pizza Express, and SaladStop!.
“We expect to see even more progress towards cage-free egg production in Asia in the coming years. Consumer concern about the origins of their food is increasing, causing companies to look to improve animal welfare standards,” says Thamasook.
A global trend in the corporate sector
In the last ten years, globally, more than 2,300 food companies have already committed to stopping sourcing eggs from farms that use battery cages. Now, Asia is quickly becoming an important territory for these policies. In 2021 alone, there were thirty-six new cage-free commitments in Asia and 23 global commitments that apply to the region.
Sinergia Animal plans to keep running its cage-free tracker every year with companies operating in Asia. “We hope that by shedding light on the progress, we can inspire more corporations to join this global movement that aims to produce more compassionate foods”, concludes Thamasook.
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Hearing criticisms of your own convictions and learning the beliefs of others are training for life in a multifaith society. Preventing open debate means that all believers, including atheists, remain in the prison of unconsidered opinion. The right to be offended, which is the other side of free speech, is therefore a genuine right. True belief and honest doubt are both impossible without it.
That’s from a well-argued an essay in the Wall Street Journal by John O’Sullivan. The essayist is a conservative (associated with the National Review), but his reasoning calls to mind the more classically liberal John Stuart Mill.
Mill-ian Reasons for Free Speech
In Mill’s essay On Liberty, he argues passionately and persuasively for an absolute prohibition of restrictions upon freedom of speech and conscience. Mill gives four basic reasons for his position:
- The view that is being silenced might be true, so to silence it implies our own infallibility. But we must admit that we are not infallible, and so we ought not to silence the offending view. If we were to silence it, we might be unjust not only to the persons holding the offending view but even to ourselves and to posterity. We might, in silencing that view, be cheating ourselves and generations to come of the opportunity to exchange error for truth.
The offending view will likely contain at least a kernel of truth. As philosopher Ken Wilber put it, “No one is smart enough to be wrong all the time.” [^1] the prevailing view is unlikely to be the whole truth. By preventing a clash between the offending view and the prevailing view we are denying ourselves the opportunity to come to a more complete truth.
If we don’t allow the prevailing view to be regularly and vigorously contested by exposure to contradictory opinions, that prevailing view will come to be held in the manner of a prejudice. In fact, as Mill puts it, it will become just one more superstition.
Views held in this latter manner become weakened and their meaning gets lost. People no longer really hold the view based on conviction and experience, but as a mere empty formula. We end up not even knowing what we believe or why we believe it. These prejudices stifle our opportunity to come to genuine convictions. In short, our chances to become authentic, free persons are at risk.
For all these reasons, all views ought to be open to being contested. In fact, says Mill, if we were ever to get to a point of full unanimity on a particular view (never fear!), we should consider appointing something like a “Devil’ Advocate” to serve as an official opponent of the unanimously held view just so people would know not only what they believe but why.
Now, as Mill would be first to admit, this argument itself is arguable, and today it has an increasing number of opponents. O’Sullivan’s piece offers a list of efforts to curb freedom of speech from all sides of the political spectrum, including initiatives on the part of his own conservative camp. Nat Hentoff wrote a book entitled, Free Speech for Me but Not for Thee (1992). It’s subtitle is: “How the American Left and Right Relentlessly Censor Each Other,” and that could also serve as a summary of O’Sullivan’s essay.
Sticks and Stones and Words
My mom used to tell me that “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” On the other hand, the opponents of free speech tell us that “words hurt” and argue that hurtful uses of words ought to be prohibited. Who’s right? I think in fact that words can hurt very much. For instances, the messages that kids receive from parents, teachers, and clergy can stick with them through life, and many of those messages can be quite damaging. Bullies can be mean not only with their fists but with their tongues. Racist views, ethnic prejudices, and gender stereotypes congeal into unjust practices.
If words are the cause of these evils, should they not be prohibited?
Perhaps we should listen to the sage advice of Thomas Aquinas:
[H]uman law cannot punish or forbid all evil deeds: since while aiming at doing away with all evils, it would do away with many good things, and would hinder the advance of the common good, which is necessary for human intercourse. (Summa Theologiae I.II.91.4)
In other words, we have to weigh the cost and benefits of prohibiting speech with the aim eliminating certain evils, and the conclusion of that analysis shows that it is (almost?) always more beneficial to protect the freedom of speech at the risk of having someone suffer hurtful words. Free discourse and the right to disagree are conducive, on the whole, to the common good and are certainly necessary for the preservation and advancement of culture.
Indeed, we could apply the Pauline principle (Romans 3:8) that we ought never to do evil that good may result from it. Freedom of speech is a good, the suppression of it an evil.
Thus I say: Offend me! I take very seriously my right to be offended. So go ahead: take issue with my religious, philosophical, political, and aesthetic views. Show me the error of my ways! I am not going to complain you are “forcing your morality on me” (unless of course you try to get your view enacted into a law such that it may never be questioned again). What I hope you will do is argue with me, if in fact we disagree, and not just hurl epithets. We do not have to be mean spirited to have a spirited debate. But if you’re simply going to call me names, go ahead. One of us will end up looking more stupid and vulgar than the other (spoiler alert: it will be you).
And while we’re arguing about freedom of speech, we can argue about the hard cases. We can argue about whether only human persons have this right to free speech or whether fake, militarily defended corporate “persons” have this right, too. We can argue whether freedom of speech means we have to accept the money influence on elections. We can argue whether non-speech expressions of ideas are also protected (burning books and flags, for instance). There is a lot to argue about. I will assume that neither of us wants to be wrong. If so, then resist will all your might the temptation to silence your opponents.
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Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued rules creating the National Do Not Call Registry under the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act. On February 13, 2003, the Congress passed the Do Not Call Implementation Act, which authorized the FTC to collect fees from sellers and telemarketers to "implement and enforce the provisions relating to the 'do-not-call' registry." The President signed this bill on March 11, 2003. Moreover, on February 20, 2003, the President signed the Omnibus Appropriations Act, which authorizes the FTC to "implement and enforce the do-not-call provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule."
Despite this clear legislative direction, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma has ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority in creating the National Do Not Call Registry.
This decision is clearly incorrect. We will seek every recourse to give American consumers a choice to stop unwanted telemarketing calls.
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Shellfish from Oyster Bay is contaminated
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat raw or partially cooked oysters and clams (shellfish) with tags listing Oyster Bay Harbor in Nassau County, N.Y., as the harvest area. Illnesses have been reported in several states, including Rhode Island, caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria.
Shellfish harvested from Oyster Bay Harbor have been linked to confirmed and possible cases of the disease. Ill persons reported consumption of raw or partially cooked shellfish from the affected area. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation closed Oyster Bay Harbor on July 13 to shellfish harvesting. Anyone in contact with shellfish should check the identity tags on all containers of shellfish in their inventories. If the tag indicates the harvest area was Oyster Bay Harbor and a harvest date on or after June 1, 2012, the product should be disposed of and not be sold or served. | <urn:uuid:013c8bac-c1d1-4cbe-8fea-54d73bbcecb7> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.jamestownpress.com/news/2012-07-26/News_of_Record/Shellfish_from_Oyster_Bay_is_contaminated.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00505-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.950671 | 200 | 2.625 | 3 |
Kid detectives Jigsaw and Mila have a busy weekend when they are hired to find the owner of a lost purse, and then must solve the mystery of a missing dinosaur at their friend Bigs's birthday party.
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The implication being that at one time a particular game was "intelligent" but has undergone some unholy voodoo and been turned into a version of Chutes and Ladders or, even worse, Ludo. This term is normally used in reference to a multiplatform game that was made for consoles and PC at the same time.
What's so confusing is when the term is applied to a brand new franchise that plays exactly the same on all platforms. How can you "dumb down" something that didn't even exsist previously? You can claim that one control type is less efficient than another, but that isn't the same as watering down the core mechanics.
Let's take Command & Conquer 3 as an example. Both the PC and console versions of the game use the exact same maps, the exact same factions, the exact same unit caps, and the exact same units. What exactly was "dumbed down?" Same thing with Morrowind. Both the PC and XBox versions had the same maps, the same kind of first/third person minimal interface, the quests, the items, the same NPCs... If it's the exact same game at it's core, how can it be "dumbed down?"
You might be able to say this about a game that started out on the PC and was poorly ported to a console, like CiV 2 being placed on the PSX near the end of it's life cycle, but If it was developed for both the PC and consoles or it was a one-for-one port....
And while we're on the subject, was Assassin's Creed "smarted up" by being ported to the PC?
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The Brighton Mennonite Church (Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church), of Chicago, Illinois, was previously named Hoyne Avenue Mission (1907), Mennonite Rescue Mission (1908-1916), and Brighton Mission Chapel (1916-1940). In January 1940 the name was changed to Brighton Mennonite Church of Chicago. In 1919 an almost new church was bought one-half mile (one km) east of the mission hall at 34th Place and Wolcott St. In November 1919 the congregation moved into the new quarters. It had a membership of 80 in 1950. In 1916 this work was placed in charge of G. P. Schultz. Two hundred and thirty-four persons were baptized from 1916-1950. At its peak the highest average Sunday-school attendance was never over 250. The shifting of population and changes in religious trends of the newcomers caused a major decrease in the Sunday-school attendance and church membership. After G. P. Schultz's retirement in 1951, a number of pastors served for shorter periods of time. The church closed in 1976.
Smith, Willard. Mennonites in Illinois. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1983: 164.
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Schultz, George P. and Sam Steiner. "Brighton Mennonite Church (Chicago, Illinois, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 2009. Web. 21 Jan 2017. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Brighton_Mennonite_Church_(Chicago,_Illinois,_USA)&oldid=76030.
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Earlier this week, The United Nations Foundation and Vodafone Foundation Technology Partnership released a new paper, ”Health Information and Health Care: The Role of Technology in Unlocking Data and Wellness,” in collaboration with the mHealth Alliance. The paper includes a chapter co-authored by Dykki Settle, who leads the eHealth/Informatics team of CapacityPlus, which is led by IntraHealth International.
The paper examines critical bottlenecks in data collection and transfer among three key health sectors—disease surveillance, supply chains, and human resources for health. Experts in each area discuss how technology-based solutions, particularly mobile technology, can be used to improve health and health care delivery and streamline the flow of health-related information.
“Around the world, countless lives are lost due to insufficient access to quality health information,” says lead author Jody Ranck. Timely, accurate data improve the delivery of health care and the efficiency of health systems.
Settle’s chapter, “Data Flows in Health Human Resources Ecosystems,” explains how better data on health workforce supply and demand can help clinics and governments allocate staff appropriately across geographies and specialties. This is especially important where there is a shortage or poor distribution of health workers adequately trained to address local health needs.
As part of his work on CapacityPlus, Settle oversees the development of iHRIS, an open source software suite that gives health sector leaders the information needed to assess human resources problems and plan and evaluate effective interventions.
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The potential for Charophyte re-establishment in large, shallow, eutrophic lakes with special reference to Lake Waikare, New Zealand.
Hopkins, A. (2006). The potential for Charophyte re-establishment in large, shallow, eutrophic lakes with special reference to Lake Waikare, New Zealand. (Thesis, Master of Science (MSc)). The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10289/2419
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Lake Waikare is a large, shallow eutrophic lake devoid of submerged macrophytes. I investigated potential methods for re-establishing submerged macrophytes in the lake. Specifically, I subjected charophyte (Chara corallina) plantlets to two treatments of exposure in the lake (in areas exposed and sheltered from wind) to test for survival and growth under these conditions, and inside and outside fish exclosures to test for growth and survival in the presence of fish. While plantlets grew outside the exclosures in winter, their accumulated biomass over 21 days was less than protected plantlets. In winter, the accumulated biomass was lower outside than inside exclosures (by ~40%) at the sheltered site and was lower outside than inside exclosures (by 43%) at the exposed site. Overall, growth rates in winter were higher at the sheltered site (compared to the exposed site) by ~7%. In summer, charophyte accumulated biomass inside the exclosures increased by 85%, while at the sheltered site accumulated biomass increased by 58%. Outside the exclosures in summer the plantlets were completely removed at both sites. Overall, growth rates where higher at the exposed site than the sheltered site by 31%. Fish were responsible for the partial removal of plantlets in winter and total removal of plantlets in summer, and therefore affect the survival and growth of charophytes in Lake Waikare. The embayment at the sheltered site provides the best location in winter for re-establishment of charophytes from oospores because better growth rates were obtained there, and its sheltered location provides protection from severe wave action found at the exposed site. Oospores did not germinate after being submersed in the lake for 90 days due to heavy sedimentation. To induce an improvement in the present light climate, Alum was tested to determine its effectiveness and longevity for settling lake sediments to allow charophytes to establish and grow. Examining the settling rates of Lake Waikare sediments and water treated with Alum over a range of suspended sediment concentrations and time intervals, sediments settled faster with Alum than without for at least 15 days (at 200 g l^1 suspended sediment concentration) and it remained active to 60 days but at reduced effectiveness. At the other concentrations tested (100 g l^1 and 300 g l^1 suspended sediment concentration), Alum responses were insignificant. An improved light climate achieved by fish removal or Alum treatment will likely not be sufficient to permit the re-establishment of submerged macrophytes due to the turbid, algal-dominated state of the lake. The present nutrient and sediment levels, wave climate and fish influence must be mitigated so charophyte plantlets can be established.
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It’s important to protect your finances. From learning how to budget well, save an emergency fund, have insurance to protect the things you love, and exercising healthy investing habits, there are many ways to take care of your wallet.
Did you know pet insurance can help, too? Pet insurance not only protects your pet’s health and makes sure they have access to the treatment they need, but it can also help protect your wallet! There are many ways pet insurance can help save you money.
Let’s take a closer look at five ways pet insurance can save you money and how to decide if pet insurance is right for you!
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The most basic way pet insurance can save you money is on recurring expenses. There are many expenses that recur when you own a pet. For instance, regular veterinary exams, medication, dental exams, healthy dog food, and more.
These costs are likely factored into your decision before you get a pet. Can you afford these expenses? While they aren’t that expensive when considered individually, they can add up after a while. This is one of the benefits of pet insurance!
Pet insurance covers many recurring expenses like annual checkups, veterinary visits, dental exams, and more. While you’ll pay a small copay and monthly premium, it can still save you money on these costs. This is an excellent way to take care of your pet without having to break the bank.
Another way pet insurance protects you is with vaccinations. If you’re adopting a puppy, kitten, or pet that doesn’t have their required shots, you’ll have to make sure they receive these. This can include original shots, core vaccines, and additional shots you choose to give them.
In addition to these initial vaccinations, your dog and cat will need yearly vaccinations. These protect your pet from contracting diseases, spreading them, and can help them stay healthy. Covering vaccinations is one way pet insurance helps keep your pet healthy and prevent disease. This can save you from having to pay these expenses out of pocket each year!
Does pet insurance cover your dog or cat in the event that they get sick? Yes! Pet insurance helps save you money when your pet gets sick. Whether they contract a disease, illness, or injury, pet insurance should help cover expenses relating to initial diagnosis, course of treatment, medications, surgeries, procedures, and recovery.
These expenses can really break the bank, so pet insurance can save you a lot of money if your pet gets sick. It’s important to note that some pet insurance plans may not cover preexisting conditions. For instance, if your pup has diabetes, you may not receive coverage from insurance for any of these costs.
There may be additional types of pet insurance you can purchase to cover some of these costs, but most insurance policies will only cover sickness that wasn’t preexisting. Still, this can save you a lot of money in the long run!
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On Cooking, Volume 1: Techniques from Expert Chefs (2nd Edition)
This book brings together all the fundamentals of good cooking -- clearly explained by top chefs and food writers, with plenty of detailed techniques, professional tips, and celebrated recipes. Its 750+ proven recipes cover everything from soups to meats and salads to desserts, and reflect a wide range of cooking styles from Classic French to New American. More than 1400 lavish full-color photographs identify ingredients and tools, demonstrate techniques, and demonstrate plate and buffet presentation. This new edition focuses extensively on healthy cooking techniques, with updated nutrition advice and a nutritional analysis accompanying every recipe. New chapters on Hors d'Oeuvre, canapes, sandwiches and eggs help you perfect the basics or prepare a party. Short essays and notes on food history, food science and food preparation techniques (many contributed by prominent chefs and food writers) make On Cooking far more than an ordinary cooking book.
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| The world's first view of Earth taken by a spacecraft from the vicinity of the moon. The photo was transmitted to Earth by the United |
You think your vacation pictures are impressive? Try to imagine what it was like 45 years ago as scientists and engineers produced the very first images of our planet from deep space.
On August 23, 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the moon's orbit, and it forever changed how we see our home planet.
"You're looking at your home from this really foreign kind of desolate landscape," said Jay Friedlander, who started his NASA career 20 years ago as a photographic technician working on images including those from the Lunar Orbiter at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. "It's the first time you're actually looking at Earth as a different kind of place," said Friedlander, currently a multimedia specialist at Goddard.
Pictures of Earth from space had been taken before, by rockets in the 1940s, and satellites in the 1950s and 1960s. However, those pictures captured just parts of Earth, as opposed to a full-on view of the planet. But that was about to change.
In the summer of 1966, the Beatles were performing their last string of public concerts, the Baltimore Orioles were on the way to their first World Series championship, the National Organization for Women was founded, and the United
"The basic idea was preparing to go to the moon for the Apollo missions," said Dave Williams, a planetary curation scientist at Goddard. According to Williams, NASA "needed high resolution pictures of the surface to make sure this is something they could land on and pick out landing sites."
NASA needed to map the moon quickly. As it turned out, they could call upon off-the-shelf technology: Boeing and Eastman Kodak had previously developed a spacecraft with an onboard camera system for the Department of Defense.
The first spacecraft, Lunar Orbiter 1, left Earth on August 10, 1966 -- 92 hours later it was orbiting the moon.
It was like a flying photography lab, according to Friedlander.
"The camera system itself took up at least a third of the spacecraft," said Friedlander. Just about everything else, he said, "was power and propulsion."
The Lunar Orbiter camera contained dual lenses, taking photos at the same time. One lens took wide-angle images of the moon at medium resolution. A second telephoto lens took high-resolution images yielding details as small as 5 meters in size. For every swath of real estate on the moon that the medium resolution lens imaged, the high resolution lens would take three snapshots of smaller areas within that swath.
The entire camera contraption would have made Rube Goldberg proud, exposing, developing, and processing photographic film onboard a moving spacecraft, traveling around the moon constantly between hot and cold temperature extremes anywhere from approximately 27 to 3,700 miles above the lunar surface.
"This thing is going around the moon in zero gravity and developing film," said Williams. "It was an amazing achievement that they could do this."
Williams said that the camera had "these big honking reels" of 70 mm film. The film would roll through, the camera would take pictures, and then move the exposed film to an automated developer. The automated film developer contained a mix of chemicals that would develop the film using a process similar to the method used by Polaroid cameras. An electron beam would then scan each developed image before transmitting the photos back to Earth using radio signals -- the same way television satellites would analog signals to TV stations.
Deployed one after the other, five Lunar Orbiter spacecraft produced a medium-detail map of 99 percent of the moon. Only in the last two years has NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter -- still actively circling the moon -- generated higher-resolution maps of the entire lunar surface.
In addition, the first three spacecraft took highly detailed photos of 20 potential landing sites that looked promising. Friedlander said that personnel receiving the images on Earth would make giant prints of these images "and lay them out so they could walk on top of them and look for landing sites."
But at some point during the Lunar Orbiter 1's mission, NASA contemplated pointing the spacecraft's camera at Earth.
"That wasn't planned originally," said Williams. "That only came up after the mission was already in operation."
Williams said that repositioning the satellite was a high risk maneuver. "If you turned the spacecraft maybe it wouldn't turn back again. You don't want to mess with a working spacecraft if you don't have to."
But there was a debate about whether they should even attempt this at all. In the end, Williams said that NASA decided it wanted the picture, and would not blame anyone if something went wrong during the repositioning maneuver.
So on August 23, the spacecraft successfully took a photo of an earthrise, the blue planet rising above the moon's horizon.
"NASA took the image and they created a poster of it which was given as gifts to everybody," said Friedlander. "Senators and congressmen would give it out as presents to constituents and visiting dignitaries."
More pictures followed, including the famous Blue Marble photo of the Earth taken from the window of the Apollo spacecraft. But this elaborate and complex camera system was never really used after the Lunar Orbiter missions.
"At the end of each mission, they did purposely crash the Lunar Orbiter," said Williams. "Ostensibly, [NASA] didn't want the radio signals from one lunar orbiter to interfere with the next lunar orbiter they put up."
But with presence of the Soviet Union, which was deploying lunar orbiters of its own, Williams speculates that national security precautions may have been a factor. Since the spacecraft and camera were originally based on defense technology, they may have been smashed to bits "so that no one could ever get to them," said Williams.
Some of the extra cameras and Lunar Orbiter spacecraft that were built but never used still exist today, stored at places such as the Smithsonian Institution and at the George Eastman House in Rochester, N.Y.
The Lunar Orbiter's mission may have been accomplished long ago, but its first image of the Earth continues to inspire.
"We're on this little Earth. We're only part of some grand solar system in some big galaxy and universe. That's why this picture is important, because this was the first time that anyone on Earth got this sense," said Friedlander.
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Vendor Intel Corporation
Device 82801FB (ICH6) Ac'97 Audio Controlle
Sunsys Vendor IBM
Codec Name Analog Devices AD1981B
Device Discription Multimedia Audio Controller
In order for the sound chip to work, you need to install the correct drive. You can find that driver on the Intel site HERE. Make sure you pick the right chipset.
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A fifth-grader in Cupertino, California was suspended and threatened with expulsion for bringing a small Swiss Army knife on a school-sponsored, science-oriented camping trip.
In early April, Braden Bandermann’s class set off on Garden Gate Elementary School’s annual, week-long pilgrimage for fifth-graders to the Marin Headlands, just north of San Francisco.
Before leaving, Braden did what any Silicon Valley 10-year-old faced with the perils of nature might do: He packed his trusty Swiss Army knife. As any camper knows, the multi-tool device is nothing if not versatile. Braden’s particular model contains a can opener, tweezers, a toothpick, a nail file, a tiny pair of scissors and a small blade.
The little blade landed the boy in big trouble.
“They called me,” explained Tony Bandermann, Braden’s father. “They said, ‘You have to come and get him. He has a weapon. He needs to be suspended or possibly expelled.'”
At the time, the elder Bandermann was on a business trip in Sacramento, roughly 100 miles away. His wife, Braden’s stepmother, was at the camp with Braden, but they had arrived by bus and had no private transportation. (Braden’s mother was also unable to go to the camp so that he could serve a suspension.)
The school principal, Brandi Hucko, allegedly wanted Bandermann to rush to the site of the science camp, pick Braden up for a one-day suspension and then deliver him back to camp.
Bandermann told The Daily Caller that he was frustrated over Hucko’s insistence “that I risk my job and go get him out of the program for a one-day suspension all over a Swiss Army knife.”
The multi-tool instrument did not present a threat, Bandermann believes.
“I went to the very same trip when I was a child at the same school, and I had a very similar Swiss Army knife,” he said. “In fact, most of the kids did.”
Principal Hucko disagreed. According to Bandermann, she was adamant that punishment must be swift and severe.
Consequently, Bandermann told TheDC, school officials forced Braden to serve a one-day suspension at camp. He was allegedly isolated in a teacher’s lounge area from all the other children. He was forced to eat meals by himself. He was forced to sleep in an area separate from all the other children. He missed an entire day of activities.
Bandermann believes school officials overreacted.
“This is not Sandy Hook,” he said. “Get real. He brought a stupid Swiss Army knife to camp.”
Bandermann said that he suggested to Hucko that perhaps someone could take away the knife and discipline his son once he was returned to the urban comfort of Silicon Valley. However, Hucko would not negotiate.
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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met on Sunday with children from the Valley of Springs (Emek Hamaayanot) Regional Council ahead of the holiday of Shavuot, which begins at sundown on Tuesday.
The children brought the Prime Minister a basket of locally grown fruits, in memory of the Biblical commandment for farmers to bring the "first fruits" (bikurim in Hebrew) to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. "First fruits" had to be one of the seven species that the Bible lists as Israel's best crops - wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates and each year's "first fruits" would be brought to the Temple from the holiday of Shavuot on. Farmers would go to their orchards early in the season and mark the first fruits that appeared on the trees so that once they ripened, they could be brought to the Temple, accompanied by joyful song and music in gratitude for the harvest.
Prime Minister Netanyahu told the children, "I thank you for the basket of first fruits and I wish you and all Israelis a happy Shavuot. The first fruits are a symbol of growth, development and renewal; may all our efforts bear fruit."
The first fruits were from a new, educational section of a 70-year-old experimental farm in the Valley of Springs Regional Council area that was developed in order to preserve local children's and residents' links to the soil and the achievements of both the experimental farm and local farmers.
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Monitoring and SIMoN
Comprehensive, long-term monitoring is a fundamental element of resource management and protection. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Research Program monitors ecosystem resources through SIMoN, the Sanctuary Integrated Monitoring Network.
SIMoN is an integrated, long-term program that takes an ecosystem approach to identify and understand changes in the Sanctuary. It provides resource managers with the information needed for effective decision-making and integrates ongoing efforts at the over 30 regional marine research institutions.
Click below to visit the SIMoN website:
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UPDATE (10/17/12): Presidential Energy Debate
California’s strict air pollutant regulations (well worth it!) and higher gas taxes are the usual culprits for the state’s more expensive fueling costs in comparison with the rest of the country, but why have prices at the pump hit an all time high this week? Experts say disruptions at key California refineries, including a production halting fire and a contaminated pipeline, on top of California’s use of special ozone sparing “blends,” are to share the blame. Some suggest it is also possible that refiners are taking advantage of the disruptions by withholding supplies in order to drive costs up even further. No matter what the combination of causes may be, experts agree there is no easy fix.
Is there anything California can do? While there is no easy way out California has several options, including:
- Wait it out. These issues tend to be temporary and survivable through easy adaptation. The U.S. Green Chamber encourages ride sharing, public transportation, and other alternatives.
- Push early “Winter blend.” This is Governor Jerry Brown’s attempt. On Sunday, Brown ordered pollution regulators to let service stations stock less expensive, but higher polluting, winter-grade gasoline earlier than the scheduled Oct. 31st transition date.
- Suspend pollution laws. The U.S. Green Chamber opposes this extreme measure, and is in agreement with UC Berkeley energy expert Severin Borenstein who wrote, “California blend gasoline has significantly greater health benefits than gasoline that only meets the federal standard, benefits that almost certainly exceed the extra costs we pay.”
- Plan for future shortages. Borenstein suggests that in times of shortage, California could approve the temporary sale of lower-grade gas from other states with an additional tax. This would limit major price spikes, and the tax would provide revenue for other measures to offset the temporary increase in pollution.
- Call for Investigation. While prices have already begun to decline, the reduction is significantly slower than the spike. Senator Dianne Feinstein wrote two letters asking federal regulators to investigate possible price manipulation. However, according to Borenstein, “it’s just extremely difficult to prove and, even then, not a violation of any law.”
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It is possible that I downplayed the importance of his "1967 lines" reference, especially since the White House had denied earlier that the president would mention it. In retrospect, I am almost happy that Obama did say it because otherwise we might not have witnessed Bibi's opportunity to clearly and articulately lay out Israel's red lines - something that was badly needed.
When I analyze a piece of text, I try not to start off with bias about the source, although I will be skeptical about whether the author is being consistent. I am afraid that too many people - the same people who bitterly complained about "Bush Derangement Syndrome" - have adopted the same formula for Obama, and will reflexively attack whatever he says, even if the first part of his speech sounded a lot like what Bush would have said.
There was a lot to Obama's speech. Only a part of it was about the Israeli/Arab conflict. Much - not all, but much - of it was decidedly pro-Israel. This is not to say definitively that the White House has changed positions or has started to see the light. But on its own merits, there was a lot to like, and it is a shame that this is being downplayed in the glare of the "1967" issue.
But don't take my word for it. Here's part of an op-ed in Ma'an:
In his Middle East speech, Obama adopted the Israeli story and their demands; he spoke as if he were the Israeli prime minister.It doesn't look like there is too much love for Obama's speech on the other side. And this story is not being reported much.
In fact, Obama called for a Jewish state, a land swap without defining the size of this land, gradual and phrased withdrawal from occupied territories, a Palestinian demilitarized state, and strong and strict security arrangements for the sake of Israel, postponing the core issues such as Jerusalem and the refugees.
The speech included what Israel always asked Palestinians for, security arrangements, which in fact was the main issue for Israel during 20 years of negotiations.
Most importantly, with severe contempt, Obama threatened Palestinians. He warned them of attempting to attain recognition at the UN, he said he would not allow them to isolate Israel; he looked at this step as an attempt to delegitimize Israel. This won't create an independent state, Obama said.
According to Israelis, the above points were on the agenda of Netanyahu. "What more could he want," an Israeli source stated. Obama rejected the Palestinian reconciliation agreement as well as the Palestinians' recognition campaign.
Obama promised he wouldn’t impose a deal on Israel, he demanded both sides return to negotiations. He did not condemn the settlement building in the occupied territories, he didn’t consider them as illegitimate or obstructing the peace process as he did before, and of course he didn’t call for a settlement freeze. On the contrary, he was trying to justify the settlements by saying they continue because negotiations stopped.
UPDATE: The NYT did say today:
Nabil Shaath, a leader of Mr. Abbas’s party and a veteran negotiator, said that Mr. Obama’s speech had “contained little hope for the Palestinians,” except for the one sentence that spoke of the borders of a future Palestinian state being based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps, a shift in American diplomatic language that addressed a long-held Palestinian demand.(h/t Challah Hu Akbar) | <urn:uuid:3586467a-ba61-421b-b3a4-e1ea492112e1> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2011/05/arabs-hated-obamas-speech.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719286.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00498-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.981299 | 721 | 1.851563 | 2 |
Gildas, Letters. (1899). pp. 255-257. Introduction to the Letters.
APPENDIX A.----EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS (AND PROBABLY SHORT SERMONS) OF GILDAS.
APPENDIX B.----A BRITISH PENITENTIAL BEARING THE NAME OF GILDAS.
APPENDIX C.----THE "LORICA" OF GILDAS.
AN attempt is made in the Introduction to give an account of the pieces printed in the three following appendices.----This contains (a) the history of the Fragments, which are here printed from the text found in Haddan and Stubbs' Councils, i, 108, and Wasserschleben's Irische Kanonensammlung, 2nd edition, 1885; (b) a survey of the place occupied by Penitentials, as to origin and purpose, in the life of the Western Church, and their probable rise among the Churches of Britain and Ireland; (c) a comparison of other ancient Loricae with the one that has been preserved bearing the name of Gildas, together with a statement of grounds upon which its authority has been favourably maintained.
THE text printed here is that found in Haddan and Stubbs' Councils, i, 108, which is based upon a MS. preserved at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, written in the ninth or tenth century. The second part of the MS. (pp. 11-109) contains a collection of Canons, consisting chiefly of extracts from the writings of the leading ancient church writers, but among them extracts from writings of Patricius and Gildas. These latter are introduced by the simple praefatory note, dicit Gildas or Gildas ait. But the same words of Gildas, though in briefer compass, are also found in a collection of Irish Canons, made at the end of the seventh or beginning of the eighth century, consisting of sixty-two Books with capitula or sub-sections, which Wasserschleben has twice edited. I use the second edition (1885). We shall call the Cambridge and the Irish collections C. and H. respectively. Now it may be gathered that the compiler of these Irish Canons, about A.D. 700, and the writer of the Cambridge MS., about A.D. 900, had both used an older collection first made in Ireland. At that time certain writings of Gildas, besides the De Excidio, were well known among the Irish, and, presumably, among his own countrymen. From H. we have the title affixed to three, Gildas in his letters respecting the last days, that is, his own days: Gildas was writing of |256 what to him were modern times, when startling developments were taking place, with the usual accompaniment of anxiety and sober joy.
There were thus extant Letters of Gildas that held a high place in the estimation of the Churches of Britain and Ireland early in the seventh century. Of this we have confirmatory evidence in a letter of Columbanus, written about A.D. 595-600, to Pope Gregory the Great. (See the letter in full before Vita I.) In that letter, while requesting the opinion of Gregory on three points, he mentions the interesting fact that Gildas, or Giltas as he calls him, had written of those bishops that were irregularly ordained, because guilty of Simony. These words may be regarded as describing the second main part of Gildas' De Excidio (cc. 62-110). But Columbanus further mentions a correspondence between Vennianus and Gildas, respecting the monks who were abandoning their monasteries for the better seclusion of desert places. Seebass, in Zeitschrift f. Kirchengeschichte, xiv, 437, concludes that Vennianus must be, not Finnian, the founder of Clonard, who died about 549, but Finnian of Maghbile (Moville), whose death is placed by some in 588, by others in 610. The question is an exceedingly difficult one, as the evidence seems conflicting and confused; yet one is certainly safe in the assertion that a considerable time must have intervened between the writing of the De Excidio and the penning of letters that would supply such |257 extracts as these. The whole perspective is changed. Further, if Finnian, the founder of Clonard, died about 549, then it is natural that we should find Gildas' correspondent in the later Finnian of Moville. One is almost tempted to seek the sources of some of these extracts in writings of a different kind: there were published at Louvain, in 1667, a collection of the writings of Columbanus made some five years previously by Fleming, and these contain short sermons or addresses to monks, called Instructions. They have been lately edited separately by Seebass, in the Zeitschrift fur Kirchengeschichte, xiv, 76-92. We know how faithfully Columbanus clung in Gaul to the usages of his native Ireland; so that in these very Instructiones, we may discern a usage which originally came from Wales, whence the newer monastic institutions of Ireland had been, directly or indirectly, inspired. Such addresses by Gildas, if preserved might furnish matter for quotation to a writer who was drawing up a collection of Canons.
One is particularly impressed by two features in these extracts. In the first place, there breathes through all a strong spirit of moderation that is quite unlike the character in which Gildas has been clothed by the imagination of many writers; in the second place, they show that Monasticism and the Church, in its regular organization, are drawing closer together than could have been the case at the time when Gildas wrote his indignant appeal to bishops, and to clergy generally, in the De Excidio.
This text was transcribed by Roger Pearse, Ipswich, UK, 2003. All material on this page is in the public domain - copy freely.
Greek text is rendered using the Scholars Press SPIonic font, free from here.
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Small-town America is becoming an easy target for those who choose special status in non-discrimination ordinances over tolerance and the first amendment.
Government officials across Pennsylvania should never force local businesses to close because of how their beliefs influence their day-to-day operations.
“Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives” (Ronald Reagan). A Christian’s first duty is to honor God’s commandments. It should never be the “price of citizenship” to have to sacrifice one’s Christian faith to appease an intolerant demand by the government.
Sadly we are witnessing too many families being forced to pay a steep price for religious conviction:
- A family in rural New York chose not to host a same-sex wedding ceremony on their home property and were forced to pay $13,000 (resulting in the laying off of one full-time employee and shutting down all ceremony services).
- A recent college graduate was fined $7,000 and banished from the wedding business for choosing not to be a part of a same-sex commitment ceremony that violates the commandments of her faith.
- A small-town florist for over three decades serves a same-sex couple flowers for years. But now she’s being sued by them – both professionally and personally – for not being able to provide a wedding arrangement for their ceremony. She’s facing the loss of her business and home all because of living out her faith.
And here in Pennsylvania, small towns are considering action that would make criminals out of local business owners for just trying to do business as they believe best.
For instance, Bloomsburg Town Council is considering an ordinance that would make a former nurse, now wedding dress boutique owner a criminal. All because she was unable to provide a service for a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Pennsylvania is unique among the states in our heritage of religious freedom. Many of our business owners are compelled to live out their faith in the workplace and to not conform their beliefs – and rightly so. No one should be put out of business for believing in the value of traditional marriage.
So here are some ways you can help stand up for religious freedom:
- Tell your State Representative and Senator – “Tolerance is a two-way street. Do not support bills like House Bill 300 & Senate Bill 300 that would create special status for sexual orientation & gender identity.”
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The first significant step to putting the Paris Climate Agreement into practice will take place on Friday.
Around 155 countries are expected to formally sign the deal at the UN, setting in motion events that could see the treaty operational within a year.
The UN says the expected record turnout for the signing shows overwhelming global support for tackling rising temperatures.
But some environmentalists have dismissed the event as a “distraction”.
55 and above
Despite the absence of President Obama, around 60 world leaders are expected here at UN headquarters, including French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Trudeau from Canada.
But their signatures alone will not be enough to make the Paris agreement operational. The legal requirements mean that each country will have to go through a process of ratification. For some this will require nothing more than the assent of the political leader as in the example of the United States.
Others though, such as India and Japan, will have to take the document to their parliaments; some may need new laws. The European Union is expected to lag behind on this issue as it has not yet agreed with the 28 member states on how emissions cuts will be shared out. Each member state will also have to ratify the deal individually.
Some countries, including the Marshall Islands, Palau, Fiji and Switzerland, have already completed this step and will be able to formally join the agreement on April 22.
To become operational, the treaty needs at least 55 countries representing at least 55% of global emissions to complete all the steps.
While this is a tough threshold to reach an unusual coalition of interests is making it possible.
Firstly President Obama is keen to ensure the deal is operational before his successor takes office next January. If the next President wants to take the US out of an established treaty they will have to wait for four years – by which time they may no longer be in charge.
Many of the least developed countries are pushing forward as well because a clerical error in the drafting of the new agreement means it becomes operational as soon at it hits the 55/55 mark, and not in 2020 as many people had supposed.
Poorer countries fear that if the threshold is reached they could be left out in the cold if they haven’t ratified, meaning they would not be able to influence the rules and organisation of the new deal.
“There was a little buzz a few weeks back with someone suggesting that some of the smaller counties should refrain from signing, in order to get a better deal,” explained Reid Detchon from the United Nations Foundation.
“The fact that there is this large number of developing [countries] that are coming to the table here says that argument hasn’t taken root and they really saw how deeply their own national self interest was bound up in success here.”
Scientists and analysts are also keen on a speedy implementation of the agreement for different reasons. According to a new study by researchers at Chatham House, leaving any increase in the level of carbon cutting ambition until 2025 as detailed in the Paris deal would make it nigh on impossible to keep temperatures below 2 degrees C, never mind 1.5.
“For the Paris agreement to have any credibility we can’t afford to wait ten years in order to increase ambition,” said Shane Tomlinson, a senior research fellow at Chatham House.
“Estimates suggest that the gap between where emissions will be and where they need to be, will be around 11 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025. That’s more than the annual emissions of China,” he added.
Reid Detchon agreed on the need for urgency and increased ambition. But he was worried that global leaders didn’t quite understand that getting agreement in Paris was, in some ways, the easy bit.
“My biggest concern really is that we are only on the first step of a ladder of increased ambition. It is going to become clear to the world over the next 3 -5 years how much more we need to do to stabilise the climate.”
Some environmentalists and indigenous leaders believe the whole process is not worth the paper it is written on. According to the International Alliance of Frontline Communities, the Paris Agreement is a “dangerous distraction” from the real issues.
“I started attending the UN climate meetings in 1999. Over the last 17 years I’ve witnessed corporate, Wall Street and other financial influence gut any real solutions coming out of the negotiations,” said Tom Goldtooth, of the Indigenous Environmental Network, in a statement.
“As a result, the Paris Agreement goal of stopping global temperature rise by 1.5 degrees C is not real because the pledges each country is making will allow emission levels that will increase global temperature 3 – 4 degrees. This will be catastrophic to the ecosystem of the world.” | <urn:uuid:a2999f55-cb92-41c6-89ce-4e81ed3d1d06> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.oddonion.com/2016/04/22/leaders-prepare-to-sign-climate-treaty/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280364.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00033-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960773 | 1,001 | 2.75 | 3 |
Introduction to Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, Arkansas, in Crawford county, is 4 miles NE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is included in the Fort Smith metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,986 people lived in Van Buren.
Van Buren History
Van Buren was first settled by Thomas Martin and David Boyd in 1818. The first post office was constructed in 1831. At that time, the area was known as Phillips Landing. Later, it was renamed after Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States. It is the county seat of Crawford County, which was founded on October 18, 1820, and named in honor of William H. Crawford. Van Buren was incorporated on December 24, 1842.
Van Buren and nearby Attractions
- River Valley Museum
- Crawford County Art Center
- Fort Smith National Historic Site
- Bob Burns Museum
- Spiro Mounds
- Devil's Den State Park
Things To Do In Van Buren
While in Van Buren you can visit the Doll Museum, River Valley Museum, and the Fort Smith National Historic Site. The Arkansas and Missouri Railroad's route allows you to enjoy the scenic views of Arkansas. The Van Buren Historic District is also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Cloverleaf Plaza Shopping Center and North Hills Plaza Shopping Center.
Van Buren Transportation
Fort Smith Regional Airport is nearby.
Van Buren Higher Education
Facilities for higher education are offered at Westark College, Northeastern State University, University of Arkansas-Main Campus, and several other colleges and universities. | <urn:uuid:cf0aaa3c-3da1-4eda-8ec1-6e9f1df784c9> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/arkansas/van-buren | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280364.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00027-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951641 | 347 | 2.671875 | 3 |
Are you determined to stop biting your nails or peeling off your gel polish Or maybe just want to maintain your nail health? Well, when it comes to taking care of your nails, getting a manicure is not the only option. In fact, you must take care of your nails on a daily basis.
Here are some simple tricks and tips that will help you do so.
- Keep fingernails dry and clean. This prevents bacteria from growing under your fingernails. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or using harsh chemicals.
- Practice good nail hygiene. Use a sharp manicure scissors or clippers. Trim your nails straight across, then round the tips in a gentle curve.
- Use moisturizer. When you use hand lotion, rub the lotion into your fingernails and cuticles, too.
- Apply a protective layer. Applying a nail hardener might help strengthen nails.
- Stop Biting your fingernails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your fingernail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection. | <urn:uuid:12b7fc08-4e97-4307-8cdf-2bbd310f2558> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fashionghana.com/site/5-easy-and-natural-nail-care-tips-for-a-beautiful-hands/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00264.warc.gz | en | 0.872836 | 253 | 2.28125 | 2 |
Globalization and security concerns are thrusting the air cargo industry into full throttle. From their unique perspective as both service provider and shipper, airfreight forwarders air their views about the growing challenges facing global businesses.
Globalization continues to amplify the challenges of supply chain synchronization as businesses look to source and manufacture product in Asia and other burgeoning markets.
As businesses extend their reach offshore to drive down production and labor overhead, however, their transportation costs inevitably increase. Rather than divest resources from their core business, stateside consignees and U.S. businesses abroad are increasingly contracting global transportation responsibilities to freight forwarders.
Cost, reliability, security, and speed are all major factors when businesses consider their global transportation options. In the airfreight industry, shippers are willing to sacrifice cost if they are assured cargo will arrive on time and secure, and they have complete visibility of its movement.
The responsibility placed on airfreight forwarders is considerable. For one, forwarders are charged with helping shippers and consignees balance the demands of sourcing product from off-shore markets and making sure it is properly transported and distributed at point of origin and final destination. This entails negotiating rates with airlines, preparing documentation, and consolidating shipments, as well as synchronizing pickup and delivery on both ends.
Unlike ocean shippers, who typically have more flexible lead times and margins for delivery, air cargo shippers operate within tight time parameters and therefore require an added level of service.
Labor strife, unforeseen natural disasters, and increased security provisions are obstacles for any global shipper, but in the air cargo industry even the slightest hiccup is problematic. Potential delays threaten to ripple much deeper into the supply chain because less time is available to manage exceptions.
"More than 70 percent of shippers indicate that a delay of one or two days in receiving anticipated shipments causes significant problems," according to a 2003 survey by The International Logistics Quality Institute. "Although some air shipments are made in response to emergencies such as a need for critical spare parts, these situations represent only a fraction of shippers' overall airfreight usage—less than 10 percent for more than half of all shippers.
"Most intercontinental airfreight shipments are regular product movements that require a high level of service in the everyday course of business. Taken together, these results portray a demanding customer base for intercontinental air freight, with high and consistent levels of on-time delivery routinely required to enable today's sophisticated global supply chains to operate effectively," the study finds.
Airfreight forwarders possess a unique perspective on the increasing challenges global companies face because they assume the role of both service provider—to shippers and consignees—and shipper—to airlines. To be successful, they must look at the supply chain with great objectivity.
Given the breadth of global supply chains and the myriad options afforded shippers and consignees, businesses no longer look at transportation within silos, but rather as interdependent modes.
As such, third-party service providers that can coordinate multimodal solutions and help facilitate communication and visibility from supply to demand have found a captive audience. Airfreight forwarders are no different.
"Most forwarders today are multi-modal in nature, and offer a wide variety of transport options, time-defined services, speed-versus-cost trade-offs, and commodity-specific shipping methods," says Jeff Massey, vice president of operations and security, Kintetsu World Express (USA) Inc., based in Jericho, N.Y.
The air component is only part of this equation. Shippers are looking at service providers that can handle and coordinate transportation to and from airports as well. Given current capacity and fuel concerns, the multimodal aspect is equally important in driving down costs.
"We offer more options for ocean and trucking due to cost savings from air cargo, especially with current security and fuel surcharges," says Gerry Post, chief operating officer, Concert Group Logistics (CGL), a Downers Grove, Ill.-based transportation logistics provider.
Making sure that U.S. imports can be quickly and efficiently transshipped from an airport to its final destination is critical to maintaining supply chain fluidity and avoiding costly warehousing and fuel expenditures.
"Surface transportation's impact on the U.S. time-definite market is significant. Trucking plays a key role in U.S. air imports and air exports," says Rick Whitaker, vice president, U.S. Gateways and International Services for BAX Global, an Irvine, Calif.-based 3PL.
Over the past five years, for example, BAX Global has leveraged its intra-North America truck network to provide greater value to its airfreight customer base. Its surface freight solution offers time-definite, LTL delivery to any point in the United States and Canada.
"It has proven an extremely valuable, dependable, and cost-effective resource. It rounds out our multimodal capabilities," adds Whitaker.
For other airfreight forwarders it's a matter of giving shippers as much flexibility as possible, combining local and global modes—be it via ocean or air. Because ocean carriers have an abundance of capacity, which ultimately drives down costs, "ocean freight remains the staple of international transportation, and a mode with which we work closely," says Kim Thorn, spokesperson for AIT Worldwide Logistics, a forwarder and 3PL based in Itasca, Ill.
Congestion and capacity constraints at U.S. ports, however, ultimately threaten timely redistribution of cargo inland, and have given shippers caution about sacrificing reliability and speed for cheaper transport costs.
Equally important is the ability to offer shippers another transportation option if the need arises, adds Thorn, especially as global businesses look to preempt potential supply chain disruptions.
When shippers feel the need for speed, they unanimously take to the air. "In light of challenges ocean freight can present to a just-in-time supply chain philosophy, shippers are relying more on air freight," she says.
Enhancing the Value-Add
Aside from pooling transportation resources, forwarders are similarly expanding their service portfolios to enhance their value proposition. The line between forwarders, 3PLs, and even IT developers continues to blur as customer demands grow.
"The days of simple port-to-port, or point-to-point arrangements and movement of goods are essentially gone. Shippers expect their providers to bring a large menu of transportation and logistics services to the table, and to be able to execute each component reliably, seamlessly, and professionally," notes Massey.
Whether it is expanding service options or offering customized solutions to meet specific shipper demands, forwarders are pushing the envelope of traditional expectations.
"AIT is always introducing new value-add components," says Thorn. "Some of these features include pickup and delivery options—residential, lift-gate, appointment, and two-man—'white glove' services for labor-intensive deliveries, asset recovery and debris removal services, domestic merge-in-transit services, and site survey assistance."
Asset recovery and site selection may not be typical freight forwarding capabilities, but where there is a need, service providers are capitalizing on technology to customize solutions that enhance their value to customers.
CGL's freight management system, PurpleNet, for example, enables shippers and consignees to capture, manage, and report real-time shipment information.
"Our technology offers substantial capabilities to provide specialized transaction reporting and tracking," says CGL's Post. In addition to enhancing cargo visibility throughout the supply chain and simplifying the required documentation for booking and dispatch, the technology also helps integrate information sharing and communication capabilities across an enterprise's business network.
With air cargo shippers' tight time constraints, these capabilities are critical to maintaining a fluid supply chain.
A similar trend is occurring among shippers looking to drive better compliance from vendors.
Flexing with Demand
"Shippers look to their providers to help with purchase order management and inbound vendor management," says Thorn. "We work closely with shippers to ensure that their vendors are working in their best interest.
"Technology has been the driving force behind ensuring visibility between supply chain managers and their purchasing and sales teams because it enables forwarders to know what orders have shipped, and when."
Ultimately, the ability to leverage technology with innovative processes enables freight forwarders to flex with the demands of their customers.
"Flexibility is critical to success; anyone can move cargo from point A to point B. It's the creativity and additional services that are valuable to shippers," says Mike Kearns, vice president of air product for GeoLogistics, a global freight management firm.
While reliability and cost may be the two most important bottom-line concerns for global airfreight shippers, security—or lack thereof—will ultimately have the greatest impact on the air cargo industry as a whole. Federal agencies including the Transportation Security Administration, The Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Aviation Administration have enacted legislation to help make air transportation safer.
"Forwarders are expected to fulfill stringent U.S. requirements, such as 'known shipper' regulations, and various rules pertaining to imports and exports, packaging, and declarations of content," says AIT's Thorn.
Still, shippers and consignees want to partner with forwarders that have a track record of conforming to federal policies as well as voluntary initiatives that help expedite and facilitate proper cargo inspection.
"Many forwarders comply with a number of industry and regulatory conventions—TAPA and C-TPAT, among others—aimed at making transportation systems safe and secure," says BAX Global's Whitaker. "In addition, BAX Global restricts access to cargo and terminal facilities, operates CCTV systems continuously, employs professional security personnel, trains all staff on security, and strictly controls the movement of goods to, from, and within airports and seaports."
Operating a safe and secure supply chain also makes for good business, especially given the high value and sensitive nature of air cargo.
"As goods increase in value, security and loss prevention will become increasingly vital considering the trends of reduced inventories, precision production schedules, and global distribution of components and finished goods," says Kintetsu's Massey.
Ultimately, any failure as a result of theft or terrorism will have harsh repercussions up and down the supply chain. "Losses will not just be measured by street value or technology theft, but rather by production interruptions, missed deadlines, and compromised market opportunities," Massey adds.
Tapping into Foreign Markets
Moving ahead, the growth of new global markets and continuing consolidation within the industry will shape the near-term direction of airfreight forwarders and their customers.
Global businesses are continually looking at the best locations to source and manufacture product. For some, it's a matter of cost; for others, location is the cardinal rule. Regardless, shippers are leveraging their relationships with third-party logistics providers and forwarders to tap into these markets.
"With the enormous growth of Asia, expansion is occurring in both China and India, but Eastern Europe is also on the radar," says GeoLogistics' Kearns.
Many perceive China's newly acquired WTO status as a major driver of future expansion initiatives, for both exports and imports.
"Major market expansion in the coming five years will occur primarily in China. Flights between China's principal cities—Shanghai, Beijing, and Canton/Guangzhou—and the main cities of the United States, Canada, and Europe are being added with increasing frequency," says Whitaker. "Although the flow of goods outbound from China is tremendous, it's not simply one-way."
Inbound volumes to China have grown sharply in the past few years.
"Barring irresolvable currency disputes, China is undoubtedly the world's main growth market, both inbound and outbound," he says.
"China and India will continue to grow not only for imports to the United States, but also for exports. And other countries in Southeast Asia will continue to attract manufacturing due to the low cost of labor," adds Post.
Still other freight forwarders recognize opportunities elsewhere in Asia and around the world.
"Vietnam could potentially see significant growth, within the scale of its population, as well as its production and consumption potential. Russia and Eastern European nations will benefit from expansion, at least within the European logistics network," adds Massey.
Freight forwarders also expect additional growth in areas that present themselves as major distribution hubs, with easy and convenient access to these growing manufacturing markets.
"Certain areas of the world, such as Amsterdam, will gain momentum and increase their importance as regional distribution and consolidation points. Eastern Europe and South America are also areas where significant growth is expected," says Thorn.
But as businesses expand globally, the air cargo industry will likely contract, as evidenced by the recent merger between Lufthansa and Swiss World Cargo. Where clear-cut synergies exist, businesses will take advantage of pooling their respective resources to be more competitive.
Industry contraction, however, could conceivably reduce the amount of available capacity and raise prices for air shippers.
"Consolidation can certainly have a tremendous impact on cargo space reductions and lane segment availability. But consolidation is a fact of life in a free enterprise economy," says Thorn. "AIT's model is to establish effective and mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners across all lane segments."
There may be severe ramifications for global supply chains if too much contraction occurs. "The overall health of the airline industry remains a concern to forwarders and many other industries," says Massey. "Several major players contracting or collapsing could pose significant, costly problems for the global supply chain."
Others are more optimistic. "An abundance of capacity still persists in the trans-Atlantic market and even if capacity had been removed, it would be difficult to measure the impact," says Whitaker. "The Air France-KLM merger, for example, has produced some capacity rationalization but nothing problematic."
Competing with the Big Boys
What's next for airfreight forwarders? As large global, all-encompassing players and smaller niche providers compete for market share, they will divide the industry.
"The gap between large global forwarders and small forwarders will continue to widen through acquisition and mergers. This will put more pressure on mid-sized forwarders as they try to compete with the big boys. Small forwarders will continue to flourish by providing a high level of customer service, specialized services, and niche market solutions," says Post.
As a response, shippers and manufacturers will outsource more elements of their business to forwarders, predicts Kearns. "They will put more responsibility for product finishing, packaging, and inventory controls, as well as the distribution of goods, on their logistics providers," he says.
Most importantly, it will be the forwarder's role as a true intermediary between shippers/consignees and carriers that will set the pace for future growth within the industry.
Success in managing global freight flows depends increasingly on leveraging concessions in capacity-challenged markets through give-and-take negotiations with global airlines.
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The University of Akron is making new rules for how professors can use their funding, which causes concerns for both UA’s budget, and UA’s faculty.
Two types of funding have not been accounted for in UA’s budget prior to 2016: start-up funds and indirect cost recovery (IDC) funds. This caused the money promised to faculty to exceed the amount the University could spend.
Eric Amis, dean of the College of Polymer Science and Engineering; Nathan Mortimer, chief financial officer; and Rex Ramsier, senior vice provost, are spearheading the creation of the new rules for budgeting funds. Other people within the administration and colleges will also play a role.
What is Start-Up Funding?
Start-up funds, which are internally funded by the University and predominantly used in UA’s engineering and polymer engineering colleges, help newly hired faculty start their research.
Upon being hired, faculty are sent letters promising research money from both the administration and their particular college, which include a time period for spending that money – usually three years.
In past years, the University issued more commitment letters to newly hired faculty than its budget was able to fund. Specifically, the administration promised $16 million in start-up funds, but only budgeted for $4 million, according to Mortimer.
“The processes [the administration] used to make those commitments got a little loose,” said Dean Amis. “There wasn’t a time where someone questioned if the money promised was actually in the budget.”
Over the last few years, faculty have not been spending all of their promised funding during the given time periods, which created a buildup of leftover funds.
To address this issue, the administration created a new timeline by which the buildup of leftover funds must be spent. That timeline goes from 2016 to 2018, which allows the $16 million debt to be spread out over three years – and not all spent at once, which would hurt the budget.
Start-up funds, however, cannot be transferred between years within that 2016-2018 timeline, according to Amis.
So when hiring faculty in the future, the University will account for start-up funds in the budget before they are issued, unlike the previous process.
What is IDC Funding?
When a faculty member receives a grant from an outside entity, the government gives additional money – 52 percent of the original grant – to UA to use as indirect cost funds.
These funds cover costs, like operation and management, not directly related to the project for which the grant money was given.
IDC funds go to academic units, administrative units, and the faculty member who received the original grant. They also go to UA’s general fund, which pays for administrative salaries, among other expenses.
In 2016, the administration changed the way IDC funds are distributed. More money will now be going to UA’s general fund to increase financial stability.
Like start-up funding, however, IDC funds have not been included in UA’s budget prior to 2016, according to Mortimer.
Many faculty members, departments, and colleges have accumulated IDC funds from previous research projects, but can’t spend that money until the administration adds it to UA’s budget.
The plan for how to budget that money is in its early stages. When the plan will be finished is unknown, according to Amis. Until then, the money can’t be spent – unless requested. Some requests have been denied.
Faculty responded negatively to the increased constraints placed on both start-up and IDC funds, though the IDC fund issue is more urgent, according to Amis.
“There has been a lot of concern expressed in the [UA] Faculty Senate about the new protocols and the requirements for the plan,” said William Rich, chair of the Senate.
At Feb. 4’s Faculty Senate meeting, some senators expressed concerns about funds not being distributed, or funds being eliminated if not used within a certain time period.
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Allowing the complete ‘Pot of Life’
Being somebody who loves the outdoors, I find the short days and long, drawn-out evenings of winter hard. This year, as I faced the annual dread of the cold dark months of January and February, I decided to do what I could to ‘do this year differently.’
My solution is what I call my 75:25 approach to life. This involves me allowing myself the freedom to acknowledge that 25% of my life is filled with things, people, events etc that I wish were different – I call this my ‘pot of negativity.’ I don’t deny this 25% or try to bury it under the carpet and ignore it – I simply stare each aspect of my pot in the face and accept that it is there. At the same time, I let myself acknowledge the feelings that each aspect within this pot induces in me – fear, sadness, loneliness, worry etc.
All of that done, I then turn my focus to my ‘pot of positivity’ – the 75% of my life that is amazing, and I allow myself the same indulgence. I reflect on the big things in life like the fact that, despite a global pandemic, I am alive and well and I pause to enjoy the smaller things like the sound of the birdsong in the morning, the feel of a woolly sweater around my neck or the chill of the wind on my face as I step out of the door.
At Making Me, our workshops in schools teach children how to properly focus on, and respond to, the complete ‘pot of life’. The reason we do this is because we feel that it is important that children focus not just on the 75% ‘pot of positivity’ but that they are aware of, and prepared for, the 25% ‘pot of negativity’ too. In this way they are equipped, up front, to know how to deal with whatever life puts in their ‘pot of life.’ There is no doubt that there is a time, a place, and a way of exposing our children to some of life’s more difficult truths – weighing them down with the worries of Atlas isn’t the answer either. But by resourcing them up front to know how to face life’s difficulties and build their sense of resilience, we are giving them the resources they need to live life mentally and emotionally well. | <urn:uuid:6d0149f1-412e-47a3-ad5f-dd19a26af8af> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.makingme.org.uk/documents/making-me-blog-spot/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00471.warc.gz | en | 0.958839 | 519 | 1.742188 | 2 |
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What Choice Do We Have?
November 6, 2012 - Jen Zbozny
This happened recently. Upon informing Eve that she needed to finish playing and put her toys away in time to wash up for dinner, she looked at me and asked, "what are my two, I mean four, choices instead?". Impressed as I was by her cleverness at wanting to expand her options for getting out of chores, hand washing, and dinner, her genius ploy didn't work. She wasn't happy about the single solution plan but her answer stayed with me.
That's why this morning I took Eve with me to the voting booth. When she asked what a democracy was, I was able to remind her about her question. "We have choices in this country," I said, "and it's our duty to vote and voice our opinion." I'm not sure she was able to grasp the idea entirely, but she was perfectly clear that maybe I wouldn't get the result I wanted either. Somehow that was satisfying to her, because like her, I had rules to follow and duties to perform too. She liked it that I didn't necessarily always get what I asked for. And she really liked the candy cane they gave her at the polling station.
It might be too early to start explaining the electoral college but I'm grateful we live in a country that allows us to teach such lessons to our children. I just hope she doesn't ask for a voting booth for Christmas. And I already can't wait for her to forget the phrase "Let's put it to a vote, Mama."
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I have a dilemma...I have this yellow cake recipe that I love but I have only made the cake in round cake pans. I want to bake the cake in a sheet pan so I can cut out 5", 4" & 3" circles to make mini cakes.
How do I figure out how much batter I need for a sheet cake using this recipe
and how much time will it need to be in the oven???
Any suggestions, tips, links, advice, anything! will be very helpful! Thank you all!!!
what is the size of the sheet pan and how deep is it?
I have a 13"x18" sheet pan that is 1 inch high.
When I'm in doubt, I just fill up the pan with water and measure the amount that it holds in cups. Than I usually calculate with half or 2/3 of the amount (depends on how high your cakes rise).
Thanks Edit Also, then how do you calculate the bake time? Do you use the original recipes bake time or check it some time before or after the recipes time? THANKS!
wilton notes typical baking times on its website. unfortunately, they don't have baking times for sheet cakes, but the oval pans seem to be the closest.
even though the oval-shaped pan closest to your sheet pan takes about 35 minutes, it may take less time to bake your cake because the height of the cake batter is less than 1".
I usually use the Wilton chart as a starting point but I bake at 325, so my cakes bake longer. I check them first at the shortest recommended baking time and go from there. I just add 5 minutes at a time and recheck.
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During WWII, more than 500 U.S. military women lost their lives while serving their country. Our friends at Stories Behind the Stars are compiling their stories, and we’d like to share just a few.
Aleda E. Lutz was the first American woman to die in combat during WWII. Lutz enlisted in the Army Air Forces Nurse Corp on February 10, 1942. She served in the 802nd Medical Air Evacuation Squadron and was part of a highly classified unit that used unmarked C-47 cargo planes to fly to the battlefront with supplies and return with the wounded. On November 1, 1944, 28-year-old Lutz was flying on a Medevac C-47 with nine wounded American soldiers and six wounded German POWs from Lyon, France, to a hospital in Italy. The pilot lost control in a violent storm, and the plane crashed near Saint-Chamond, France. There were no survivors. At the time of her death, Lutz had the most evacuation sorties (196), the most combat hours flown by a flight nurse (814), and the most patients transported by any flight nurse (3,500). Lutz was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the first given to an Army Nurse in WWII. She was also honored with the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and a Purple Heart, in addition to other commendations. The Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center was named after her by Congressional decree.
Cornelia C. Fort was a young civilian flight instructor from Tennessee. On the morning of December 7, 1941, she took off from John Rodgers Airport in Honolulu with a student. Fort noticed a military plane approaching from the sea. Suddenly, she realized that the plane was headed straight towards her on a collision course. Fort wrenched the controls from her student and managed to pull up just in time to avoid a collision. Just then, she noticed the red sun symbol on the plane and saw smoke rising over Pearl Harbor. Fort had just witnessed American’s entry into WWII. The following year, Fort joined the newly established Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Service (WAFs). She was thrilled to join the war effort and flew planes from factories to military airbases. Her work freed up male pilots for combat missions. On March 21, 1943, Fort was ferrying an airplane to Love Field in Dallas when another male pilot’s landing gear clipped her plane, sending it plummeting to earth. Fort died on impact. She was one of 38 female pilots who died flying military airplanes during the war.
Blanche F. Sigman was working as a public health nurse in Brooklyn when she enlisted in United States Army Nurses Corps in 1942. She was assigned to the 95th Evacuation Hospital as a Chief Nurse. On September 13, 1943, Sigman was serving aboard the hospital ship for the Eighth Army, the HMHS Newfoundland, in the Gulf of Salerno, Italy, when German planes bombed the ship. She survived the attack and went on to serve in Italy during the Anzio campaign. Along with some 200 nurses, and while being bombarded, Sigman cared for 33,000 patients at Anzio. On February 7, 1944, a Luftwaffe pilot fleeing from a British fighter dropped a load of bombs on the hospital where Sigman was caring for the wounded. Sigman died in the attack. Fellow soldiers temporarily interred her body on the Anzio beachhead next to her patients. In 1948 she was reinterred in her hometown of Byesville, Ohio. A US Army Hospital Ship was named the Blanche Faye Sigman in her honor.
To see more stories of heroic women who lost their lives while serving during WWII, click here. These stories have been compiled by volunteers dedicated to telling the story of every fallen WWII soldier. If you would like to get involved, visit the Stories Behind the Stars website here. To learn more about WWII, search our complete collection of WWII records on Fold3® today! | <urn:uuid:8ac084b3-d2a8-407b-9a84-55a492f50077> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.fold3.com/women-who-lost-their-lives-during-wwii/comment-page-1/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00077.warc.gz | en | 0.980173 | 831 | 3.03125 | 3 |
(BOSTON) — Protected for years to come: Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, will be listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
The listing will give added protection to the famous ballpark. The Massachusetts Historical Commission will now review any proposed changes.
Fenway Park is Major League Baseball’s oldest stadium, having hosted its first official game on April 20, 1912. The park is home to some of the most historic features in baseball, including The Green Monster and Pesky’s Pole.
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New transformer arrives; scheduled to be in use by Jan.
MORGAN CITY, La. — The city’s new transformer arrived Saturday morning at the capacitor substation next to the sewage treatment plant on Youngs Road, and the transformer is expected to be in use by January 2014, Morgan City Utilities Director Bill Cefalu said.
The transformer was transported by train to New Orleans and then brought by truck to Morgan City, he said.
Workers were putting together all parts of the transformer this morning, Cefalu said. The transformer cost $1.1 million.
Insurance covered the delivery, cost of the transformer, and construction of the transformer, which had to be taken apart to be transported, Cefalu said. The new transformer is 112 megawatts and weighs 150 tons, he said.
The transformer should be reassembled within the next few days, Cefalu said. Materials have been ordered to connect the transformer into the system, he said.
Some of the parts to connect the transformer into the system will not arrive until December, Cefalu said. “I don’t suspect this thing will go on line until January,” Cefalu said.
The process to get the transformer on line is to first install the transformer and items necessary to get power to the transformer, and then attach the transformer to the power grid. Installation of all the parts to hook up the transformer will take two to three months, Cefalu said.
Within the next month or so, the city’s power load will be low enough that the city can take either the Unit 3 or Unit 4 generators off line, and everything will run on the “old transformer,” Cefalu said.
The Louisiana Energy and Power Authority built the capacitor substation where the new transformer will go, he said. “I requested they leave enough room to put another transformer for future use so we’d have a backup,” Cefalu said. “We switched from putting the new transformer at the (Joseph Cefalu) steam plant because we have the old one sitting there being used, and we can keep all that in place.”
The old transformer will be kept on line until the new transformer comes on line, Cefalu said. The old transformer will then be used as a backup if the city ever needs to use it, he said.
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LONDON (TS!) - Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism which has caused her to scare away men.
Boyle told the Observer newspaper that she saw a specialist a year ago, who told her she had Asperger's and it was necessary for her to find a boyfriend before she gets any older.
Boyle, 52, had difficulties as a child, when her peers told her she looked like Nessie the Loch Ness Monster.
"I have always known that I have had an unfair label put upon me," Boyle said in the interview, published Sunday.
"Now I have a clearer understanding about my body and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about my sexual desires."
In her teens, she began naming objects in her home. She named her toothbrush Charles, her soda bottle James, her bed post Harold, her broom stick Adam, her favorite pencil Laddie, her finger Abbott, and her rolling pin King Henry.
The church volunteer from a small Scottish town became a global sensation when she sang the Les Miserables number I Dreamed a Dream on TV contest Britain's Got Talent in 2009.
She is now receiving therapy sessions with a horse named Acer. Doctors are pleased she has bonded with the horse and she is able to find full satisfaction. "Soon she will be able to bond with men after practicing with Acer," said Dr. Eddie Long.
Acer is serving as her imaginary boyfriend she communicates with.
The singer said she was glad she, and others, would now have a better understanding of the struggles she experiences.
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NEW YORK - In an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, more than 160 CEOs from major corporations based in the five boroughs urged the mayor to crackdown on New York City’s crime and quality of life issues, or else the Big Apple may not rebound from the pandemic shutdowns anytime soon.
“The business community is deeply concerned that there is not a clear, united vision for how New York is going to rebuild our economy, reopen our small businesses, ” said Kathryn Wylde, the CEO of Partnership for New York City, the city’s business leadership organization.
The letter to de Blasio, which was signed by CEO’s from companies like Macy’s, Mastercard, JetBlue, and Goldman Sachs, pleaded for some kind of cohesive plan for how New York City will move forward.
“There is widespread anxiety over public safety, cleanliness, and other quality of life issues that are contributing to deteriorating conditions in commercial districts and neighborhoods across the five boroughs,” the letter reads. “We need to send a strong, consistent message that our employees, customers, clients, and visitors will be coming back to a safe and healthy work environment.”
“People are not coming back until they feel confident that there’s something positive to come back to,” Wylde said.
Since the pandemic began, Mayor de Blasio has fended off criticism about a lack of planning for the reopening of schools, a rise in homelessness, an uptick in gun violence, and concerns over sanitation. At each turn, de Blasio has said that New York City requires assistance from Washington, D.C.
Thursday night, he tweeted “We’re grateful for our business community and are partnering to rebuild a fairer, better city. Let’s be clear, to restore city services and save jobs, we need long term borrowing and a federal stimulus, we need these leaders to join the fight to move the city forward."
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His research intersects with sociology, psychology, political science, and communications. His current projects explore political challenges and innovations, including populism, polarization, and public participation. One stream of research explores the group processes and emotional underpinnings of political polarization and populism. Another examines why people are more likely to be motivated to form an accurate or reasoned political preference as opposed to align uncritically with political elites. His research also examines when workers promote civic values and social responsibility at their workplaces.
His teaching interests at Duke Kunshan include social psychology, political behavior, and public opinion formation. In his courses, he trains students to link theory, data, and methods.
He has published research in academic journals including Public Opinion Quarterly and Political Psychology. Previously, he worked as a consultant for public institutions, a team leader the Environment Agency of Iceland, and a radio producer/presenter.
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Rabbi Charles S. Sherman
Jewish tradition says very little about how synagogues should look...an Ark to hold the sacred Torah Scrolls, an "Eternal Light" and windows are required. I understand the need for the Ark and the Eternal Light, they are derive from Biblical passages. Why windows? One interpretation is that windows beckon worshippers in by allowing in sunlight, symbolizing God's strength and warmth. However, perhaps the windows are there, not to direct our attention to what comes in, but to highlight the importance of keeping our gaze fixed outward. Windows enable us to look outside and see the needs of the greater community to see people we would never have seen before and invite them into our lives.
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Recommendations on meeting your carbon reduction commitments 4 min read
As we move towards a carbon-constrained future and electricity prices rise, companies are increasingly looking for ways to deliver on their carbon reduction commitments, including purchasing electricity from renewable sources, managing their exposure to changing electricity prices and supporting carbon reduction initiatives.
Below provides a high-level overview of some of the ways companies can meet their carbon reduction commitments.
Power purchase agreements with corporate offtakers (Corporate PPAs) for electricity and green products from renewable facilities have become increasingly popular in Australia. Companies looking to enter into Corporate PPAs can come from any industry, or a group of industries, where the load is large enough to support a generator’s project, either in part or as a whole. Banks, local councils, water corporations, airports, energy-intensive industry and universities have all ventured (or are looking to venture) into the world of Corporate PPAs.
How does a PPA work?
Despite its name, a PPA in this context does not involve the physical delivery of electricity (this is still done under your retail agreement). Rather, a PPA is a financial instrument that allows you to agree a fixed price for a notional quantity of electricity from a renewable power generator in exchange for the spot price for electricity for the same notional quantity.
What are the advantages of entering into a Corporate PPA?
Key drivers for entering into Corporate PPAs include:
- Securing stable energy pricing: a well-negotiated Corporate PPA can secure lower and predictable energy pricing to shield the energy buyer from the volatile energy prices it faces under its electricity retail contracts.
- Green credentials: large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) available from a renewable energy generator can be an important tool for demonstrating that the entity is achieving specific targets relating to renewable energy generation (eg emissions reduction targets or promotion of renewable energy in a particular jurisdiction).
- Managing retail contract exposure: a company can also use the LGCs to manage its exposure under its retail contracts to retailers.
Our Corporate PPAs PDF examines some of the structuring options and key issues that we often see needing to be considered when entering into a Corporate PPA.
A number of retailers now offer electricity retail products that are backed:
- (either in whole or in part) by PPAs with renewable generators - these products tend to have less visibility as to the underlying generators and would not typically come with marketing rights with respect to those generators; or
- by a single PPA that provides the energy user with visibility as to the renewable generator that is the counterparty in respect of which the retailer has a hedge for all/part of the corporate’s retail load – these products tend to suit companies with smaller loads.
As a retail contract, these products can be simpler to manage in an administrative sense than a Corporate PPA (eg the energy user receives only one bill from its retailer, rather than making payments under both a Corporate PPA and retail agreement).
Companies can also choose to invest in emissions reduction activities in order to offset or reduce emissions equivalent to a company's carbon reduction target. This can be done in a number of ways, including by:
- purchasing LGCs or Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) on the open market and self-surrendering or cancelling these under the relevant scheme; or
- investing in energy efficiency upgrades or other emissions reduction projects (including those in respect of which energy efficiency certificates or ACCUs can be created) – such projects could either involve a direct reduction of a company's energy usage or a separate carbon sequestration or abatement project.
Companies can also use surplus LGCs and energy efficiency certificates to manage their exposure to retailers for such certificates under retail electricity contracts or on-sell certificates and ACCUs to third parties on the open market.
Companies with suitable corporate facilities may be able to install on-site generation at, or adjacent to those facilities, with the electricity generated reducing the amount of electricity supplied under a retail contract and any surplus generation being sold back into the grid.
These arrangements can be implemented directly by companies, which then own the generation infrastructure, or by appointing a third party to own and operate and sell the physical electricity to the company.
Note that ownership, operation or control over larger generators (typically over 5MW) may require market registration and associated compliance.
Companies that are able to reduce their electricity usage for short periods, without adversely impacting their operations, can also consider demand response arrangements. There are a number of demand-side aggregators in the market who offer incentives for companies that are willing (and able) to:
- turn off equipment or otherwise curtail their electricity demand; or
- switch to on-site generation, on request (usually during periods of high electricity demand).
Demand response arrangements are expected to become more common with the anticipated introduction of a wholesale demand response market in late 2021. Large energy users will be able to participate in the new wholesale demand market directly or by appointing a demand aggregator.1
We would be happy to discuss how Allens can support you in implementing these options (and others) to help your organisation achieve its carbon reduction targets.
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The 9/11 attacks opened a bloody chapter of American history, “justifying” U.S. attacks on multiple countries but not on the one most connected to the terrorism, U.S. “ally,” Saudi Arabia. Why is that, asks Lawrence Davidson.
Exclusive: Turkey’s embattled President Erdogan suspects U.S. sympathy for the failed coup if not outright assistance to the coup plotters, a belief that has some basis in history, writes Jonathan Marshall.
Exclusive: Donald Trump’s pro-police-state acceptance speech must have appealed to many Americans, boosting him in the polls, but another secret to his success may be that he is a 2.0 reboot of Ronald Reagan, says JP Sottile.
Many whites counter the Black Lives Matter movement with the rejoinder “all lives matter,” a way of ignoring the ugly American history of torturing, shooting and lynching blacks, as Gary G. Kohls recalls, citing two notorious cases.
Exclusive: President Obama is keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan fighting an unwinnable war for fear of the political consequences if he faces reality and admits defeat, an echo of Vietnam, writes Jonathan Marshall.
From the Archive: With still no end in sight for the Afghan War, President Obama can’t say he wasn’t warned. Barely two months into his presidency in 2009, ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern welcomed Obama to his own Vietnam quagmire.
America may call itself democracy’s gold standard, but it fails to guarantee the right to vote and permits the dominance of political money, a shameful anomaly that requires a constitutional amendment, writes William John Cox.
Exclusive: Two years ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot out of the sky over eastern Ukraine killing 298 people and opening an inviting path for a propaganda campaign toward a new Cold War with Russia, writes Robert Parry.
The U.S. government and mainstream media are playing down the long-hidden 9/11 chapter on official Saudi connections to Al Qaeda’s hijackers, hoping most Americans won’t read it themselves, as 9/11 widow Kristen Breitweiser observes.
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Cite as: Tsilimpounidi, M., Carastathis, A. 2017, "The ‘Refugee Crisis’ from Athensto Lesvos and Back: A Dialogical Account". Slovenský národopis, 65(4), 404–419
Our grandparents, refugees Our parents, immigrants We, racists? 1 The slogan that prefaces the paper provides the theoretical caveat for the tensions, limitations, and contradictions of academic discourses in conjuring the daily realities of the era of the 'refugee crisis' in Greece. This paper has the form of a dialogue between a sociologist and photographer (Myrto) and a political theorist and activist (Anna) who investigate different forms of the ways the 'refugee crisis' is changing the socio-political landscapes in Greece. The multiple aspects of our identities provide valuable tools with which we unpack the multiple and contradictory narratives of researching, learning, and disseminating in the current milieu. In particular, we are interested in the ways we shape knowledge and the tension between the episte-mological and the ontological ways of knowing. In other words, by moving from theory to praxis and back, we are attempting to reconcile the problem of knowing and the problem of being part of a specific crisis milieu. For example, how can we use crisis as a research methodology? What can we learn from the ongoing 'refugee crisis' in relation to issues of citizenship, belonging, and the future of the European project? Furthermore, the paper attempts to transcend discursive borders between social sciences and the humanities by analysing the deeply performative, situated and embodied practices of doing research in moments of crisis. For example, how to navigate multiple, and at times contradictory, aspects of one's identity without returning to outmoded discourses of positivism and objectivity?
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Did you know your watch is made of many parts? It may look really simple but it features different intricate components that help it tell time accurately.
The hands, dial, case, crown, bezel – are just some of the integral parts of a watch. But the most important part is the watch movement. Want to know why? We’ll tell you all about it in this post.
Also known as a caliber, a watch movement is the mechanism of a timepiece or watch.
As an engine to a car and a heart to a person, a movement is what makes a watch operate.
It is made of several components, each of which plays a role for the watch to keep time.
In the next sections, we’ll show you the essentials of a watch movement and its components.
Seiko, a well-known Japanese watchmaking company, introduced the quartz movement in 1969. This type operates on a battery and it makes the second hand move in single ticks. The quartz movement is a favorite among watch buyers because:
• It is affordable since it only needs fewer hours to make compared to the other types.
• It requires less maintenance since it uses a battery and it has fewer parts.
• Because it is battery-operated, it tells accurate time and is easy to use.
A lot of mechanical watches sold today come with an automatic movement. Also known as self-winding, this type of movement uses kinetic energy from the natural movement of the wrist. Watches that have this type of movement have additional rotors making them generally thicker.
The main benefit of an automatic movement is it continues to operate with regular wear. This means that you no longer have to wind it each day.
Source: Gear Patrol
A manual or mechanical movement almost works similarly to a quartz movement. The main difference is that a mechanical movement does not need a battery. It works through a spring-driven mechanism, called a mainspring, that requires regular winding.
Since it does not need any batteries, a watch that has a mechanical movement generally lasts a long time. It is also popular because of its appearance. A manual watch has a clear case on the back that gives you a clear view of the working parts of the watch.
Now that you have a good idea of the different types of watch movements, let’s take a look at how each one works.
• Electric stepping motor
• Circuit microchip connection to other parts
• Quartz crystal oscillator
• Crown screw
• Gears to adjust the second, minute, and hour hands
• Shaft that secures the hands
Now, let’s discuss the working mechanism of a quartz movement:
1. First, the battery transmits electric current to the microchip.
2. Then, the microchip current prompts the quartz crystal oscillator to vibrate exactly 32,768 times per second.
3. The circuit identifies these oscillations and transforms them into electrical pulses one per second.
4. These electrical pulses will then power the electric stepping motor. This process turns electric energy into mechanical power.
5. After generating mechanical power, the stepping motor controls the gears.
6. The gears then drive the hands around the watch face to keep time.
Here is a look at the different internal parts of an automatic watch:
• Reverse mechanism
• Balance wheel
Here is how an automatic movement works:
1. The wrist motion of the wearer prompts the rotor to rotate and the gears to wind the mainspring. But winding the mainspring can also be done through the crown, similar to a manual watch.
2. The gears in the gear train transport mechanical energy to the escapement.
3. Then, the escapement generates energy at periodic intervals to the balance wheel.
4. Still utilizing the energy from the mainspring, the pallets push the balance wheel in two directions. This is to maintain the balance on the oscillations of the wheel.
5. The swings of the balance wheel progress the geartrain to prompt the watch hands.
6. The hands rotate on the dial to keep time.
Generally, the essential parts of a mechanical watch movement include the following:
• Barrel wheel
• Barrel spring
• Cannon pinion
Source: Oriental Watch Site
Here is how a mechanical watch movement works:
1. When the wearer rotates the stem, it advances to the mainspring, which lays on a flat and round barrel. The back of this barrel also serves as a wheel, which is commonly known as the barrel wheel. This wheel rotates when the mainspring starts to unwind. During this process, the barrel spring transmits power to the geartrain.
2. The geartrain has two functions. First, it advances the speed of the oscillation from the mainspring. Second, the center of the geartrain sets the rotation rate of the minute and hour hands. This is done as the geartrain advances energy from the barrel wheel to the escapement mechanism, which returns the energy at a controlled rhythm.
3. The escapement wheel rotates at regular intervals through a pallet that connects to an oscillator. This pallet functions as the “break” to maintain the intervals, which determine the movement speed of the geartrain. To make it simpler, the escapement wheel generates power for the oscillator, but in turn, its speed is controlled.
4. Because of the oscillator and escapement, the center wheel of the geartrain spins at a regular rate. Attached to the middle wheel is another wheel called a “cannon pinion.” This tiny wheel turns and secures the minute hand. At the same time, the cannon pinion rotates the specified hour wheel that spins the hour hand.
Now that you know more about a watch movement, we’re going to share with you how to remove it properly. This would really come in handy when your movement needs cleaning or replacement.
Opening the back depends on the type of case back your watch has. If you are not familiar, here are the types of watch back cases:
As its name implies, a 4-screw watch back has four screws securing the case back.
It is made from a variety of materials, such as rubber, plastic, and metal. If you have this type, use a straight edge or a Phillips screwdriver to open it.
Source: Watch Talk Forums
A screw-off watch back has huge grooves around the sides. You can use a case holder or case opener wrench to open the watch back.
When unscrewing, be careful to avoid damaging the gasket.
Source: Esslinger Blog
The next step is to take off the stem. If it is a threaded type, find the screw that you need to loosen. Rotate the screw counterclockwise around three to four times. This should remove the stem. If there is no screw, find a dent (usually marked with an arrow) and push it to remove the stem.
Source: Esslinger Blog
For the last step, you must remove the movement ring first. In the image above, the movement ring is the green plastic ring that secures the interior watch parts. Use a pair of tweezer, lift the movement ring, and put it in your parts tray. Since the stem is already out, the movement should come off easily.
Here’s a cool video to give you a clearer picture of how to remove a watch movement:
Now that you know how to remove a watch movement, we’ll show you how to clean it. Cleaning a watch movement is necessary to remove oil residue and debris from the surface of the movement parts. You don’t have to go to a professional to have it done, you can do it yourself and we’ll teach you how to do that in this section.
• 1-2 drops Liquid detergent diluted in 100 ml distilled water
• 99.99% pure isopropyl alcohol
• Small paintbrush
• Peg wood
• Air blower
1. You must only clean your watch movement if it’s completely disassembled.
2. Do not include the balance assembly and pallet fork as you will clean them separately.
1. Soak the parts in the first cleaning fluid (detergent and distilled water) for a few minutes. Add first the larger parts followed by the smaller ones. Then, hover your paintbrush on the surface of the parts to remove stubborn debris.
2. After cleaning the parts in the liquid solution, blot them with a paper towel to remove the residue of the cleaning solution.
3. Soak the parts in isopropyl alcohol for 10-15 minutes. This will dissolve traces of oil that was not completely removed in step 1.
4. While submerged, you can help clean the parts by hovering the paintbrush on their surfaces. Use a peg wood to keep the parts steady while you are cleaning them.
5. Use the peg wood to clean the holes of the main plate and bridges. Repeat this step until the holes are clean.
6. Blot the parts with a paper towel and soak them again in another container with isopropyl alcohol. Leave them for 5-10 minutes to make sure that all debris is removed.
7. Use a pair of tweezers to remove the parts one by one and transfer them to a clean paper towel. Use an air blower to dry the parts.
8. For the pallet and balance assembly, only clean them with lighter cleaning fluid. Just follow the steps above, but do not use isopropyl alcohol to prevent damaging the delicate parts.
9. After cleaning and drying all the parts, you can reassemble and lubricate the watch movement.
Did you just find out that your watch movement is beyond saving and needs replacement? We’ll help you ease up some of your worries. Below is a guide to help you choose which watch movement is best for you.
The first thing you need to decide is whether you are getting a quartz movement or mechanical movement. We have discussed them earlier on this post so you may refer to that to decide.
Apart from how they run, mechanical and quartz movements each have their set of features. Let’s take a look at them:
2. The month of the year
3. The day of the week
5. Big date (two wheels to show the date)
7. Minute repeaters
10. Power reserve
1. Solar power
2. GPS position
3. Atomic or internet clock-linked time
4. Altitude & Dive depth
6. Digital time display
7. Multiple alarms and timers
8. Time display for various cities worldwide
10. Barometric pressure & Compass
The features of a mechanical movement are also found in a quartz one. But, since it is battery-operated, a quartz movement has features that you can’t find in a mechanical movement.
As you can see, a quartz movement offers a lot of features. If you plan to use your watch for various activities, then a quartz watch is the one for you. Meanwhile, a mechanical watch may have fewer features but it surely has appeal. If you’re looking for a watch with excellent aesthetics, then go for a mechanical one.
A watch movement is considered Swiss-made if it was assembled and inspected by a manufacturer in Switzerland. Watches made in Switzerland follow higher standards compared to others. This means that if it’s Swiss-made, it has better quality and could last a lifetime.
If you are a watch lover, you know that many prefer watches that are “Swiss-made.” But, does it really matter? Is Swiss-made better compared to others? Some would say yes. But, for an average watch user, paying more for a watch just because it is Swiss-made seems unnecessary.
Do you need to replace your old watch movement but don’t know where to look? Don’t worry! There are various places where you can find watch movements for sale. To help you get started, we have some great suggestions for you.
If you make a quick search online, you’ll discover a handful of watch movement suppliers. You can check them when you have the time. Take note, don’t simply choose the one you see first. Take a look at their website to know more about the company. Also, compare prices so you can get a high-quality watch movement at a really good price.
Another great place to look for a mechanical or quartz watch movement for sale is an online marketplace. Some awesome examples are Amazon and eBay. What’s great about these platforms is you can easily find an item complete with information.
By simply searching “watch movement,” you’ll receive results that already include the brand name, price, reviews, and other important details.
Authorized retailers are those given permission by manufacturers to sell their items. While many of these retailers sell the entire watch, there are still others that sell watch parts, including the movement. If there’s a retailer near you, contact them first and check if they offer watch movements.
Many watch repair shops today offer both services and watch parts and tools. You can find these shops both online and offline. Like the others, check out the shop first if they sell watch movements of high-quality.
So that’s it for our watch movement guide.
Which movement is your watch using? Do you have any questions on watch movement? Or do you wish to add something? Either way, let us know by leaving a comment below!
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As delegates from 192 countries descended on Copenhagen for the start of the United Nations climate treaty talks today, the general mood seems to have turned decidedly upbeat. After downplaying the chances for a binding agreement at the international confab in recent weeks, today’s media coverage swung in the other direction, with references to “Hopenhagen” alongside headlines like “Obama’s timing boosts hope for major deal on emissions” and “Hopes increase for a credible climate deal.”
The cautious optimism reflected the announcements by the U.S., China, and other nations of preliminary plans for cutting back carbon emissions, and President Obama deciding to join more than 100 other heads of state at the conclusion of the two-week conference, “a signal that the agreement was getting closer,” wrote the Associated Press’s Arthur Max. The original goal of the conference was to produce a binding international agreement to drastically reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions. Most delegates now acknowledge that the meeting will produce only a framework and that a formal agreement will have to wait until next year. U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer pushed hard for governments to dig deeper in their pockets and deliver bigger financial pledges to help poorer countries adapt: “Time is up,” he said.
Meanwhile, the media issued a mind-boggling array of opening stories—and strong commentary—on what’s at stake in Copenhagen. A front-page story in the influential Financial Times trumpeted a new analysis by U.K. economist Nicholas Stern that government pledges on greenhouse gases “would be almost enough to reduce emissions to levels that would hold global temperature rises to no more than 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels.” The Wall Street Journal today published a twelve-page special report with its own take on a range of issues, from “who’s going to pay” to “who wants what in Copenhagen.”
Nonetheless, the lengthening shadow of “Climategate” hangs over the summit. Over the weekend, New York Times public editor Clark Hoyt responded to charges that the paper was “mishandling” the story and that its environment reporter, Andrew Revkin, “has a conflict of interest because he wrote or is mentioned in some of the e-mail messages that the University of East Anglia says were stolen.” Hoyt dismissed both arguments, concluding that the hacked e-mails are not a “three-alarm story” and the Times has covered them “appropriately.” On Monday, the paper published its second front-page article about the controversy, under the headline “In Face of Skeptics, Experts Affirm Climate Peril.” The piece reported that there is widespread agreement that “the premise [manmade global warming] underlying the Copenhagen talks is solid.”
Newspapers worldwide are pushing for strong action. In what the BBC called an “unprecedented display of uniformity,” fifty-six newspapers in forty-five countries carried the same editorial in twenty languages, urging world leaders to forge an agreement. “The politicians in Copenhagen have the power to shape history’s judgment on this generation: one that saw a challenge and rose to it, or one so stupid that we saw calamity coming but did nothing to avert it,” the editorial stated. “We implore them to make the right choice.” The Guardian, which made climate coverage one of its priorities, took the lead in coordinating the editorial; the paper’s deputy editor, Ian Katz, published a fascinating and detailed account of the process on Sunday:
“Given that newspapers are inherently rivalrous, proud and disputatious, viewing the world through very different national and political prisms, the prospect of getting a sizeable cross-section of them to sign up to a single text on such a momentous and divisive issue seemed like a long shot,” Katz wrote. Over the course of numerous drafts, however, the Guardian was able to resolve various concerns: “[O]ur Polish colleagues wanted an acknowledgment that poorer new EU countries should not have to bear as much of the coming burden as ‘Old Europe’; our Indian partner suggested that the argument reflected a “lopsided” developed world perspective and needed to say more about what the rich world must do; a Chinese editor wanted to flag the importance of addressing “exported” emissions – those created by the rich world increasingly consuming goods manufactured in developing countries.”
Not all countries jumped on board, however. “Anyone studying the list of newspapers behind the editorial will quickly spot one glaring gap: the absence of any first-rank US paper,” Katz pointed out. “A number of major US titles evinced support for the project, even conceding that they agreed with everything in the editorial, but stopped short of signing up, leaving the admirably independent-minded Miami Herald as the sole representative of the world’s second biggest polluter.”
Editorial bandwagoning is not what readers need right now, however. They needs aggressive reporting over the next two weeks that avoids wild mood swings between “new hope” and “no hope”—as the late Washington Post reporter Victor Cohn once put it—and find the middle ground. Although it is impossible to round-up the myriad articles that have already been written (Google News returned 5,420 results at press time) about the summit’s opening, here is some notable work:
The View from the U.S.
• The New York Times had a diverse package on Monday. In addition to its front-page article about the “Climategate” affair, the paper ran an editorial stressing the importance of negotiations “beyond Copenhagen,” a a pair of op-eds by climatologist James Hansen and economist Paul Krugman offering a point-counterpoint on the value of cap-and-trade, and an article about security preparations for the summit. Online, the Times has a couple novel graphical presentations: a primer titled “Who’s At the Climate Talk, and What Do They Seek?” and “Climate Change Conversations,” a bulletin board focused on eight major issues at the summit (climate science is garnering most of the comments so far). Over the weekend, the Week in Review carried a primer on the hot issues likely to make tempers rise in Copenhagen.
• The Wall Street Journal ran a special report on the environment, focusing largely on Copenhagen. The lead article offered a “blueprint” for resolving what will be a key point in negotiations: the developing world’s insistence that industrialized countries help them deal with the expected impacts of climate change, from increased flooding to drought and disease. There is also the requisite primer on “Who Wants What in Copenhagen” and a lengthy Q&A-style story, “What Global Warming?”, offering useful responses to some of the most common arguments made by skeptics of man-made climate change.
The view from the U.K.
• The BBC News rounded up “divergent opinions” about the conference from columnists and reporters around Europe. Also, the network’s seasoned environment correspondent, Richard Black, provided a quick rundown on what to look for in Copenhagen.
• Financial Times correspondent Fiona Harvey outlined the signs for guarded optimism, while in the same paper U.K. economist Nicholas Stern made an impassioned plea for businesses and governments in rich countries to “speak up and show where the true global interest lies,” calling the summit “the most important international gathering since the second world war.” The Financial Times created a homepage dedicated to all of its Copenhagen coverage.
• Last week, the Guardian’s John Harris drafted a useful list of “who’s who” among the treaty negotiators from Europe, the U.S., and developing countries like Papua New Guinea. Here is the paper’s page dedicated to its Copenhagen coverage.
The view from the developing world
• A briefing paper for reporters covering COP15 (the summit’s official title) from the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), a London-based non-profit that is helping journalists from developing countries cover the conference.
• The Climate Change Media Partnership rounds up coverage by forty journalists from developing countries who are part of a non-profit fellowship program to improve climate-change media coverage in Asia, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Latin America, including reporting on the Copenhagen summit. The site also features a useful resources page.
• SciDev.net, a non-profit news site dedicated to covering science and technology in the developing world, is hosting what promises to be an informative blog focused on the Copenhagen summit.
• The official Web site of COP15, with news links, resources, and more.
• The U.S. State Department’s official Web site for the Copenhagen summit.
• The Society of Environmental Journalists has an excellent Copenhagen resources page, with information about attending and covering the conference as well as links to major news reports and primary sources of information.
• A Twitter list of some journalists covering the summit.
• The American Geophysical Union is hosting a 24/7 e-mail service to answer reporters questions about climate science during the Copenhagen summit. Around 650 Ph.D-trained climate scientists are participating in the project, with groups of three to five serving two-hour shifts around the clock.
• The Center for Public Integrity’s special report on the Global Climate Change Lobby.
• A Copenhagen Primer (pdf) from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
• Although it is not specifically focused on Copenhagen, News University recently launched a four-hour, online course on covering climate change taught by Tom Yulsman, an associate professor at the University of Colorado’s School of Journalism & Mass Communication, where he co-directs the Center for Environmental Journalism. The site also recently featured a course on covering the green jobs debate. | <urn:uuid:da2e8f2f-e544-4b57-9f64-2adff3d40ab1> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.cjr.org/the_observatory/copenhagen_coverage_watch_hope.php | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282935.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00239-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.932577 | 2,113 | 1.890625 | 2 |
A defense of criticism
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, February 10, 2009
In Monday’s viewpoint, it was asserted that criticizing the Pope is “ridiculously and offensively arrogant.” It was stated the college students do not have the right to question the authority of the Catholic Church. This opinion could not be any more wrong or dangerous. If you take a group of 18-22 year olds who are making the transition from home life to real life, and tell them never to question or criticize, you create the kind of stagnant mind that this nation and world definitely does not need right now. I understand that, as a Knight of Columbus and fervent Catholic, Mr. Metzger feels the need to defend Pope Benedict, but I will never understand and never support anybody who tells an entire university that they should blindly accept what they are told. If the students of Notre Dame fear to question authority, how are they supposed to make a difference?
We are told that we are all unique and capable of doing great things, but anybody who pushes against the status quo is instantly chastised. This can not be allowed to happen. If it is a loss of faith that you fear: don’t. If people are allowed to question their faith, and decide it is the correct path for them, their faith will become stronger in the end just by the act of questioning. If they decide on a different path, well, at least they were able to find their sense of self. And isn’t that ultimately what the college experience should be about? We are not only on a search for knowledge, but a search for identity. That identity may not please everybody, but a school with an intellectual reputation as great as Notre Dame’s should not be bothered by that. If you are unwilling to accept criticism and different beliefs, perhaps this isn’t the university for you. | <urn:uuid:4ed29449-af0e-4de4-be8d-e210d62bbb1d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://ndsmcobserver.com/2009/02/a-defense-of-criticism/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281331.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00224-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.976935 | 387 | 1.65625 | 2 |
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As we are aging, much of the hormone secretion would slow down. Menopause is a sign of such condition for women. Hormones are important in our bodies for its signaling in the biochemical pathways. Without proper signals, maintaining good healthy bones becomes difficult, and we often see the bones begin to erode as their density decrease, which is a natural result of aging.
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Besides being rich in sodium, goat milk is also a rich source of magnesium, which promotes the absorption of all other essential minerals necessary for a healthy bone, such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium. The reason is that magnesium helps activate the enzymes responsible for these processes of mineral deposit in the bones.
In addition to these chemicals, which can also be found in other milk and foods, there are special proteins that either exist greater in amount or only found in goat milk. Therefore, many scientists are trying to identify and reveal the secrets behind goat milk and how goat milk stands out from other milk.
The researchers led by Dr. Fatchiyah Fatchiyah, has conducted research on the rheumatoid arthritis in rats and discovered that the special factor, or the bioactive peptide, improves the density of bone structure at the microscopic level. The source of this special peptides can be found in the CSN1S2 protein in goat milk, and goat yogurt have been shown to have the anti-osteoporosis effects in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.
The studies conducted by Dr. Javier Diaz Castro at the University of Granada concludes that when compared with cow milk, goat milk has higher calcium content and has positive effects on mineral metabolism. (Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070730100229.htm)
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Tribute to Mono-Ha
a cura di / curated by Davide Di Maggio
Koji Enokura / Noriyuki Haraguchi / Susumu Koshimizu / Lee Ufan / Katsuhiko Narita / Nobuo Sekine / Kishio Suga / Jiro Takamatsu / Noboru Takayama / Katsuro Yoshida
Cardi Gallery London presents ‘Tribute to Mono-Ha’, an anthology exhibition dedicated to the pioneering Japanese movement Mono-ha, introducing the London public to seminal works by artists Koji Enokura, Noriyuki Haraguchi, Susumu Koshimizu, Lee Ufan, Katsuhiko Narita, Nobuo Sekine, Kishio Suga, Jiro Takamatsu, Noboru Takayama and Katsuro Yoshida.
Eighteen works produced between 1968 and 1986, often of monumental size and shown for the first time in the United Kingdom, will inhabit the Georgian townhouse. The exhibition is curated by Davide Di Maggio and completed by a rich display of rarely seen archival photographs and videos, illustrating the history of the movement.
Mono-ha (“The School of Things”) emerged in 1968 Tokyo as one of a number of networks engaged in radical counter-art practices of non-making that characterized the post-war Japanese artistic discourse, such as the Gutai group in the ‘50s, the Neo-Dada Organisers and Hi-Red Center in the early ‘60s. The young artists of Mono-ha never formalized into a group devoted to a fixed doctrine or manifesto: they were a polyphony of artistic voices maintaining their own distinctly personal ways of working, while sharing similar concerns. Although some of them were directly engaged in critical conversations, writing or even working together (Yoshida and Koshimizu were instrumental to the design and execution of the seminal piece of Mono-ha: Sekine’s Phase – Mother Earth, a 2.6-metre-high and 2.2-metre-wide cylinder of dirt next to an identically shaped hole in the ground shown at 1968’s Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition in Kobe), or often showed alongside one another at Tokyo galleries between the end of the ‘60s and the early ‘70s, these artists never organized Mono-ha exhibitions their works were often displayed alongside those of non-Mono-ha artists in museum shows.
Until World War II Japanese Modernism had presented a local version of all major Western art movements the introduction of new trends and styles permeating from the West having been injected with native sensibility since the Meji period (1868-1912). The aftermath of the conflict saw the development of a new web of international relations and alongside it, a larger influx of Western art especially from France and the United States. The reconstruction process was rapid: from a defeated country rising from the ashes of its nuclear trauma, Japan quickly transformed into an industrial, strongly urbanized nation. The individual’s awareness of the self completely dismantled, this new expanding Japan required a reconstruction able to entirely redesign and reaffirm ideologies, philosophies and principles that the individual stands for, in a novel way aligned with the changing times.
The second half of the ‘60s, was a site of animated discussions in the political and cultural arenas: from the student movements’ yearning for radical reform, to the desire of redefining the country’s identity and position on the world’s map. Mono-ha artists – many still studying at Tokyo’s Tama Art University at the time – embarked in a quest for the essential. Turning to Taoist philosophy, they embraced the notion that perception should be freed of names and concepts, to allow things to be seen as they are when removed from their ordinary context. In an effort to revitalize art, they saw a projection of selfhood in Modernist self-referential art and in those prepared artist’s materials art had relied upon, which they rejected.
By starting at the level of thing (Mono) and matter, these artists found stimulation in the power of reality inherent in the very existence of things. Having stripped away the concepts related to specific things and materials, they revealed a new world of meaning through their explorations of the essential, creating a new formal vocabulary where the artwork is involuntarily, metaphysically transformed into one single signifier through a process of abstraction coinciding with the physical presence of things. Rejecting the traditional artist’s materials, they turned to simple, widely available natural and industrial ones which were embedded in their contemporaneity (cloth, rocks, wood, paper, rope, metal, cotton, glass, etc.). They presented them almost plainly, essentially unadulterated by their interventions.
In Mono-ha, ordinary things are presented in extraordinary ways, materials traditionally seen as incompatible juxtaposed, limits of geometry defied. Never self-referential nor self-contained, they exist – as the Tokyo-based Korean philosopher and key Mono-ha artist Lee Ufan defined them – as encounters: relationships amongst materials (kai), relationships between things and other things in space, relationships between things and the body and more broadly, between man and matter (natural and man-made). Mono-ha juxtapositions of things and matters not only challenge perception but also corporeality: they are places of immediate encounter within the context of an ever-evolving social realm tainted by ruthless development and industrialization at the expense of nature, at once sites of both poetic and political concern.
Although Mono-ha created an original new vocabulary, its recognition as truly one of the driving forces of Japanese post- war art production begun only in the early ‘90s, first as an influence on Japanese artists and later in the West, where it was seen as a critically-engaged movement thanks to the contemporary relevance of its language and themes, so deeply linked to both nature and industry, as well as for its similarities with Arte Povera. Represented in major international collections (Tate Modern, MOMA New York, etc.) Mono-ha has been the subject of significant retrospective exhibitions across Europe and the USA since the mid ‘90s, amongst which: Asiana (Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, 1995) Mono-ha: School of things (Kettle’s Yard, 2001) Silence and Time (Dallas Museum of Art, 2011) Prima Materia (Punta della Dogana at the 2013 Venice Biennale) MONO-HA (Fondazione Mudima, 2015).
Koji Enokura (Tokyo, Japan 1942 – 1995) earned a BFA from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Museum in 1966 and continued to teach at Tokyo University of the Arts until his death. His work has been widely exhibited in Japan since the mid ‘60s he gained international recognition at the beginning of the ‘70s, with participation in biennales (Paris, 1971 Sydney, 1976 Venice, Japanese Pavilion, 1978), his practice being presented by major institutions worldwide since the 1980s. His practice is represented in the collections of the National Museums, Northern Ireland and Japan Foundation, New York, and included in significant museums and private collections across Japan.
Interested in exploring the ‘material as a medium’ in its roughest possible form, early in his career Enokura used oil or grease to soak paper or walls so as to reveal the materiality of the surface covered. He also sought to verify himself and prove his existence through his relationship with the surrounding world, exploring the tension between body and matter.
Noriyuki Haraguchi (Yokusaka, Japan, 1946 lives and works in Zushi) studied art at Nihon University where he first concentrated on oil painting. Since the early ‘60s, he has taken part in a large number of solo and group exhibitions in Japan, the U.S. and Europe, becoming widely known for his participation in Documenta 6 (1977) with Matter and Mind, a spent-oil reflecting pool. His work is represented in international collections, including Tate Modern.
Since his student days, Haraguchi has been combining a minimalist sculptural vocabulary with the aesthetics of militarism and heavy industry, favouring industrial substances such as concrete, steel I beams and car parts, waste oil, polyurethane and rubber. His practice raises questions about the environment, modernisation and war.
Susumu Koshimizu (Uwajima City, Japan, 1944 lives and works in Kyoto) studied sculpture at Tama Art University in Tokyo, which he left in 1971 due to student protests. He was a faculty of the Department of Sculpture at Kyoto City University of Arts from 1994 to 2010. Since the ‘60s, he has had numerous solo exhibitions in Japan and internationally his work has also been included in landmark exhibitions, such as “Prima Materia” (Punta della Dogana, 2013-15), Tokyo 1955–1970: A New Avant-Garde (MOMA, New York, 2012), Century City: Art and Culture in the Modern Metropolis (Tate Modern, 2001), São Paulo Biennale (1983), Venice Biennale (Japanese Pavilion, 1980).
Koshimizu has worked mainly with natural materials like wood, iron, soil, stone and paper, presenting them in unexpected circumstances and combining them with contrasting industrial materials, in an exploration of the very essence of sculpture.
Lee Ufan (Kyongsangnamdo,1936, South Korea lives and works between Kamakura, Japan and Paris, France) studied Art in Seoul, in 1956 moving to Tokyo where he graduated with a degree in philosophy from Nihon University (1961). A painter, sculptor and accomplished academic, he was a Professor at Tama Art University in Tokyo between 1973 and 2007. Lee’s works have been largely exhibited in Japan since 1968 he gained international recognition at the beginning of the ‘70s, with participation in biennales (Paris, 1971 São Paulo, 1973 Sydney, 1976 Documenta 6, 1977), his practice being presented by major institutions worldwide since the 1980s. Lee’s works are held in the collections of Centre Pompidou, MOMA New York, Seoul Museum of Arts and Tate Gallery, among others.
Credited as the main theorist of Mono-ha, Lee advocated a methodology of de-westernization and de-modernization, informed by Eastern philosophical teachings on being and nothingness as well as profound feelings towards nature, as an antidote to the Eurocentric thought of 1960s post-war Japanese society. Best known for his sculptural pieces, encounters between steel plates, rubber sheets, combined with stones, glass, cotton (etc.) accentuating juxtapositions between objects, as well as the relationship between manmade materials and the natural world, Lee reveals the physical materiality of the artwork allowing materials to establish their own relations independently of his artistic intervention.
Katsuhiko Narita (Pusan City, Japan, 1944 – Kumamoto, 1992) earned a painting degree from Tama Art University in Tokyo in 1969. While his work has been widely exhibited in Japan since the mid ‘60s, it is less known in the West. Sumi is undoubtedly his most iconic piece first exhibited at the Biennale de Paris in 1969, it consists of large pieces of charcoal, aiming to eliminate the act of ‘making’ as much as possible. The burning of the wood left the creative process in the hands of nature and emphasized its material presence. However, Narita’s overall practice deals more with spatial perception than the materiality of things.
Nobuo Sekine (Saitama, Japan, 1942) trained in oil painting at Tama Art University in Tokyo. His sculpture, Phase Mother Earth (1968), is regarded as the manifesto piece of the Mono-ha movement. His work has been widely exhibited in Japan since 1967, soon gaining international recognition through biennials such as Paris (1969) and Venice (1970, Japan Pavilion). More recently, he took part in landmark exhibitions at Guggenheim Bilbao (2017), Jewish Museum (2014), Punta della Dogana (2013-15), Shanghai Sculpture Space (2011). His work is included in major collections across Japan and internationally (Louisiana Museum, Riijksmuseum).
Sekine explores sculpture through a vast vocabulary of materials. Examining the relationship between art and architecture through a fusion of Western mathematics (topological shapes) and ancient Eastern aesthetics and philosophy, he jolts to the foundations of three-dimensionality in art: topological shapes becoming ‘phases’ extendable over contraction and expansion.
Kishio Suga (Morioka, Japan, 1944 currently lives in Itō) graduated in 1968 with a BFA from Tama Art University, Tokyo, where he was taught by the pioneering painter Saito. Exhibiting internationally since the early ‘70s, Suga was subject of major solo shows, amongst which in 2016 Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan and Dia: Chelsea, NY and his work was included in the 57th Venice Biennale VIVA ARTE VIVA in 2017. His work is represented in major collections, including Tate Modern, Dallas Museum of Art, Guggenheim, Margulies Collection, Dia Art Foundation.
Suga works in sculpture, photography, painting, and performance. He uses and places stone, wood, metal and string in a deeply transformative way, bringing forth the material’s own desire to change and adapt to a transitory ‘situation’, studying how things ‘exist’ through relationships and arrangements in relation to time, duration as well as site.
Jiro Takamatsu (Tokyo, Japan, 1936 – 1998) was a key figure in shaping Mono-ha, having taught several of its young members at Tama Art University in Tokyo between 1968 and 1972. Also a co-founder of the performance group Hi-Red Center (1963), his work has been widely exhibited both in Japan and internationally since the late ‘50s, and is held in major collections (Guggenheim Museum, Tate Modern, MOMA New York, Dallas Museum of Modern Art). He exhibited in landmark shows such as Venice Biennale (1968, Japan Pavilion), Paris Biennial (1969), São Paulo Biennial (1973) and Documenta 6 (1977). A major retrospective was recently dedicated to his practice at the Henry Moore Institute (2016). Trained as a painter, Takamatsu worked across a variety of media (photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, and performance) investigating the philosophical and material origins of art and the nature of perception. His vocabulary encompassed abstract concepts (shadows, perspective), everyday objects (bottles, cloth, string, stones, furniture) and materials of the sculptural tradition (marble, wood and concrete).
Noboru Takayama (Tokyo, Japan, 1944 – lives and works in Tokyo) graduated in 1970 from Tokyo University of the Arts, where he is a Professor. His work is represented in private and public collections across Japan, where he has been exhibiting widely since the ‘60s. Major international group exhibitions include Gwanju Biennale (2000, 1997) P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center (1990-91) and Paris Biennale (1973).
Since 1968, Takayama’s practice has been mostly revolving around the use of a specific material, railroad ties, which he sees as sacrificial “human pillars”, requiems for bodies destroyed by the changing personal and professional culture brought about by Japan’s modernization. His work constructs a space closely connecting object and memory, addressing the body and the tension between opposing forces. In the 1970s, he began coating his installations in tar to add an olfactory element, augmenting the works’ presence beyond sight alone.
Katsuro Yoshida (Fukaya, Japan, 1943 – 1999) graduated in 1968 from Tokyo’s Tama University of Art, Department of Painting, where he taught for a few years in the ‘90s. While his work has been widely exhibited in Japan since 1968, international recognition initially came not for his sculptures but rather for his silkscreen prints and photo-etchings, which were included in Prints Biennials (Krakow, 1972 Fredrikstadt, 1978 Bradford, 1979). From the mid ‘90s, with the growing international interest in the Mono-ha movement, of which he had been a central figure between 1968 through the ‘70s, his sculptural works have been included in major retrospectives outside of Japan (Fondazione Mudima, 2015 Kettle’s Yard, 2001 Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, Venice, 1995 SF MOMA and Guggenheim Museum, 1994).
Especially through his “Cut Off” series, Yoshida created sculptural works characterised by a strong materiality, using wood, iron sheets, stones, ropes and paper. From 1969, he began to make silkscreen prints (and later photo-etchings) using snapshots of landscapes and people. | <urn:uuid:84dc173f-6ff4-4aad-bb66-84875472be27> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.davidedimaggio.it/archive/tribute-to-mono-ha.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572033.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814113403-20220814143403-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.961091 | 3,595 | 1.765625 | 2 |
To The Pioneers A chapter of history has been written Each time a pioneer passes on And their story is almost completed For those oldtimers will soon be gone. No longer we'll hear from their own lips Of the many adventures they had Of the hardships and trials they endured In poor times, and when the weather was bad. Now they came to the west in a wagon Drawn by oxen, through wind, rain and sun With only their folks few possessions To find a home in Saskatchewan. Many days over trails they did travel Through the long prairie grass, their way made Suffering sickness and many misfortunes And the fear of an Indian raid. When they finally located a homestead A small shack was built on the land The early pioneers made sod houses Where no wood could be found at hand. You may hear about all of their hardships But they'll tell you some 'fun' stories too Of the school dances, socials and picnics And their own community do's. The men helped their neighbors at threshing Or a barn raising bee, often held Traded what they'd not need to another Or help dig a new neighbor's well. The women assisted each other Whenever a new child arrived Did chores while her husband was working At odd jobs, to help them survive. But not all of course were just farmers For they came here from all walks of life Some to live in a village or hamlet They experienced their full share of strife. Now to those pioneers yet remaining Our respect, admiration we give May your courage, your strength and your spirit In generations to come ever live. | <urn:uuid:93303a3b-8f2a-4e86-bacf-3d4b7f6a0d21> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://allthenutsinthetree.blogspot.com/2012/08/to-pioneers.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280718.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00410-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.983684 | 323 | 2.796875 | 3 |
Bill de Blasio’s win of the New York City Democratic mayoral nomination is a victory, not only for New York, but for all of us in the United States working towards social justice and building a vision of equity for all people.
Current New York Mayor Bloomberg’s legacy of the Stop and Frisk policy, also known as legalized racial profiling, is finally losing some teeth. Thankfully, people like de Blasio are ever mindful of race, gender, sexual orientation, and other targeted populations as we look to a much more inclusive and representative form of leadership. de Blasio’s inclusivity is laudable:
Something I feel very strongly is you’ve got to treat your family and the other people in your life with a lot of love and respect and you’ve got to treat the society around you the same way. I know people who’ve done one, but not the other. And I really resolved very early on to try and do both.
Unlike many civil servants during my lifetime, de Blasio is very intent on serving all people, as he demonstrates a great respect and even awe of humanity — what a novelty not to discard humans that don’t fit in the box we assign them; how lovely to go outside of the dominant culture. The television ad his son Dante does is amazing and inspires great hope.
One hopes that if people such as de Blasio get elected, we stand a good chance of changing the face of oppression, systemic racism, and the “othering” of people. It is most encouraging to see New York looking at progressive candidates who are focusing energy on jobs, affordable housing, healthcare for all, better transit system, gender equity, and LGBT rights, just to name a few of the issues de Blasio has a strategic plan to address. Would that our country had more of this type of visionary leadership. How refreshing it is to see a political candidate not scapegoating people who are different. How lovely to see a political candidate embracing all of the citizens . This seems like true civil service to me.
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In this article, we will share seven factors you should consider before purchasing. That way, you can be sure to purchase the torque wrench that is best suited for your needs.
What is a Torque Wrench?
For those unfamiliar, a torque wrench is a tool used to apply a specific amount of torque to a fastener, such as a nut or bolt. The amount of torque is usually expressed in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) or Newton meters (Nm).
There are two types of torque wrenches: adjustable and preset. Adjustable torque wrenches allow you to set the desired amount of torque, while preset torque wrenches come with a fixed torque setting.
Why Use a Torque Wrench?
Torque wrenches are used when it is important to achieve a specific level of torque, such as when assembling a piece of machinery. Over- or under-tightening a bolt can lead to problems, such as stripped threads or a joint that is too loose or too tight.
It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using a torque wrench. In addition, torque wrenches should be calibrated regularly to ensure accuracy.
7 Factors to Consider Before Buying a Torque Wrench
Like every other consumer, you have probably developed a level of trust (or mistrust) for certain brands. However, when it comes to torque wrenches, there are many reputable brands on the market. So do some research and read reviews to get a sense of which brands are most trusted by professionals.
Some notable brands include:
- Pittsburgh Pro
When shopping for a torque wrench, you will notice three types available in the market: bean type, digital wrench, and an interchangeable head torque wrench.
- Bean type is the oldest type of torque wrench. It is easy to use but not as accurate as digital or interchangeable torque wrenches
- The digital torque wrench uses sensors to measure the amount of torque being applied. They are more accurate than bean type wrenches but are also more expensive. Digital torque wrenches have a loud notification sound when the correct torque is applied. Some variants also let you store data so you can review it later.
- The interchangeable head torque wrench is the most expensive type but also the most accurate. This torque wrench uses electricity to heat the element that applies torque.
The torque wrench size is important because you need to be able to grip the wrench in your hand comfortably. It won’t be easy to use if the torque wrench is too large or too small.
Some torque wrenches come in multiple sizes, which is a good option if you plan on using the wrench for different applications. Currently, there are four common sizes of square head range, all of which correspond to different functions and torque ranges.
- 1/4-inch Drive: suitable for small bolts and nuts like bicycles, garden equipment, and motorcycles. This size typically provides between 4 to 21 ft-lb of torque.
- 3/8-inch Drive: a common torque size for automobiles such as light trucks, passenger vehicles, and cars. This size typically produces 15 to 75 ft-lb of torque. Among all the torque sizes, the 3/8-inch drive tends to be the most versatile as it covers a wide range of functions.
- 1/2-inch Drive: suitable for larger bolts and nuts like suspensions and engine mounts.
- 3/4-inch Drive: only for special applications like tractor trailers and cargo aircraft.
The price of the torque wrench is obviously an important factor to consider. Keep in mind that you get what you pay. Cheap torque wrenches are likely to be less accurate and less durable than more expensive wrenches.
If you plan on using the torque wrench regularly, it is worth investing in a high-quality wrench. However, in any case, it’s always a good idea to go for expensive yet high-quality torque wrenches since it provides the most accurate measurements.
When shopping for a torque wrench, you need to consider what you will use it for. Torque wrenches are available in an extensive range of torque capacities.
Some torque wrenches are designed for specific tasks like torquing lug nuts or engine bolts. Others offer more versatility and can be used for a variety of applications.
If you know exactly what you will use the torque wrench for, it will be easier to find the right one. However, if you are unsure, opting for a more versatile wrench is best.
Accuracy and Calibration
When it comes to torque wrenches, accuracy is key. After all, you are using this tool to apply a specific amount of torque to a bolt or nut. If the wrench is not accurate, it could lead to serious problems.
There are two main ways to ensure accuracy: calibration and certification. Certification means that the torque wrench has been tested and meets certain standards. Calibration, on the other hand, is adjusting the wrench to achieve accuracy.
Most torque wrenches need to be calibrated regularly, usually once a year. However, some wrenches come with a built-in calibration mechanism. These wrenches are more expensive but also more accurate and easier to use.
Finally, you must consider the materials used to construct the torque wrench. The most common material is steel, which is strong and durable. However, steel can rust over time, so it is not the best option if you plan on using the wrench in a wet or corrosive environment.
For wet or corrosive environments, you need to look for a torque wrench made from stainless steel. This material is more expensive, but it is also more resistant to rust and corrosion.
When it comes to the construction of the torque wrench, you also need to consider the handle. The most common handle materials are plastic and rubber. Rubber handles are more comfortable to use but can be slippery when wet. Plastic handles, on the other hand, provide a better grip, but they are not as comfortable.
Why Use DATAMYTE
Apart from data and quality management solutions, DATAMYTE also offers hardware products that help with data collection. This includes the DataMyte LightStar Torque Wrench, an essential tool for any quality control department.
The LightStar Torque Wrench is highly accurate and easy to use. And with its haptic feedback feature, you can be sure that you are applying the correct amount of torque.
If you are looking for a reliable and accurate torque wrench, the DataMyte LightStar Torque Wrench is a great option.
We also have the DataMyte Digital Clipboard for torque workflow and inspection purposes. With this software automation software, you can create workflows and checklists for torque tasks. You can also use it to collect and store torque data, which is essential for quality control.
The DataMyte Digital Clipboard is a great tool for any quality control department. It helps you to streamline your torque inspection process and ensure accuracy.
DATAMYTE has the solution to all of your torquing needs. Book a demo with us today and see how we can help you.
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Gettysburg-Newark Lowland Section
The Gettysburg-Newark Lowland Section consists mainly of rolling low hills and valleys developed on red sedimentary rock. There are also isolated higher hills developed on diabase, baked sedimentary rock (hornfels), and conglomerates. Almost all of the underlying sedimentary rock dips to the north or northwest and many of the smaller drainageways are oriented normal to the direction of dip so that some of the topography has a northeast-southwest linearity. However, the basic drain-age pattern is dendritic. Soils are usually red and are often have a visually striking contrast to the green of vegetation. Relief is generally in the area of 100 to 200 feet, but locally is up to 600 feet on some of the isolated hills. Elevation in the Section ranges from 20 to 1,355 feet. The Section is made up of sedimentary rocks that were deposited in a long, narrow, inland basin that formed when the continents of North America and Africa separated more than 200 million years ago.
The Section occurs in southeastern Pennsylvania and extends from the Pennsylvania-Maryland boundary in Adams County across parts of York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties to the Delaware River in Bucks County. The Section is crossed by many roads along which the character of the Section can be viewed. Selected routes are: US Route 30 west and east of Gettysburg; US Route 15 from Dillsburg to Maryland; Pennsylvania Route 94 within the Section; Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) from Harrisburg to Morgantown; US Route 422 from Reading to King of Prussia; and Pennsylvania Route 309 from Emmaus to Fort Washington.
Outstanding Geologic Scenic Features within the Section are: Conewago Falls, Cornwall Mine, Dinosaur Rock, Eagle Rock, Falls of French Creek, Governors Stables, Monroe Border Fault, Ringing Rock, Ringing Rocks, Rock Hill, Sentinel Rock, and The Lookout. Others occur at Gifford Pinchot State Park - Balanced Rock; at Gettysburg National Military Park - Devils Den, Little Round Top, and Round Top; at Conewago Falls - Potholes in the Susquehanna River; near Monroe Border Fault - Nockamixon Cliffs.
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Volker C. Hass joined the Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences at the beginning of the 2012/2013 winter semester. His presence strengthens the university’s team on the bio- and process engineering bachelor’s degree programme. Every year, two thirds of the 100 or so first-semester students choose biotechnology as part of their main studies and around one third choose process engineering.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker C. Hass, an expert in bioprocess engineering and systems dynamics, previously held a post as professor at the Bremen University of Applied Sciences. He will continue his teaching activities at Bremen-based Jacobs University and the University College in London. Amongst other things, this enables him to offer supervision to doctoral students in his fields.
Prof. Hass plans to establish a pilot biorefinery on the Villingen-Schwenningen university campus in order to be able to offer bio- and process engineering students an interesting object of research over and above traditional course content. The pilot plant will enable students to test many of the process steps they will later carry out as actual bio- and process engineers. “We will also use the pilot plant to show that the sustainable, regional and seasonal material and energetic utilisation of surplus biomass is economically viable,” said Prof. Hass.
Many research projects in Germany have already led to the design of different types of biorefinery that specialise in a broad range of different biogenic starting materials. Prof. Hass’ biorefinery concept is not designed to focus specifically on one particular type of biomass such as sugar, grass or straw, for example, but envisages a biorefinery that can be used with many different substrates. The concept also envisages adapting the end products of the biorefinery to the requirements of different clients, which will depend on the needs of local industry.
Besides being active in the field of sustainable industrial bioprocess engineering, Prof. Hass will also continue part of the work he started at the Bremen University of Applied Sciences in Furtwangen. One of the projects he is involved in, ProTool II, is being funded under the BMBF’s Biocatalysis 2012 programme. It uses process simulation and automation with the aim of significantly reducing the development time of new biotechnological processes. “The reduction of time to market is a key competitive factor in the biocatalytical and pharmaceutical industry,” Prof. Hass said.The operator training systems for biotechnological processes developed by his group in cooperation with partners from industry and science are also fairly unique. Similar to flight training simulators used for pilot training, the operator training systems enable trainees to experience deceptively realistic working conditions. Biotechnology and process engineering students thus have the unique possibility to use the training simulators to play through the entire process of producing biotechnological products. It can be safely assumed that graduates of the Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences stand to benefit enormously from this option, as will their future employers in industry and research. | <urn:uuid:918908d7-8faa-4a34-83bf-3998e09cf789> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/furtwangen-university-of-applied-sciences-appoints-new-professor-of-bioprocess-engineering | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00666.warc.gz | en | 0.938249 | 648 | 1.632813 | 2 |
|Mexico’s 58 million registered voters are now happily ensconsed in Washington computers (out of a total population of 100 million). Practically all Mexican adults over age 18 are registered voters, as the “IFE” electoral card is more sacred than a driver’s license.
How did the Atlanta company obtain the info? By dangling US $250,000 in front of lowly-paid bureacrats in Mexico City, that’s how. Some 2,000 workers had access to this database, but no one in Mexico City is talking.
Investigations have been launched. Journalist are on the case. Ordinary citizens are outraged. But the local culprits will never be caught. The scandal, however, provides insight into the complex Mexico-US relationship.
A year ago, 66% of Mexicans had a positive image of the US. Today that figure is 24%, reduced not only by the large-scale invasion of personal privacy and national sovereignty but also by the Iraq war, opposed by an astonishing 99% of Mexicans and by the Mexican government, including President Vicente Fox, who had been considered (until the war) a close friend of George Bush.
Virtually no Mexican was convinced that the threat from Iraq was imminent, and the absence of solid evidence of weapons of mass destruction more than a month after the war only further confirms suspicions that the war was about imperial ambition. (Perhaps having been attached twice by the US swayed opinion - a historical fact lost to Americans but drummed into every Mexican schoolchild.)
Yet Mexicans are savvy enough to pin the latest invasion of privacy on the Bush administration. Mexicans know, either first-hand or through relatives living in the US, that the US is complex and divided. Simplistic anti-Americanism is not common. Bill Clinton, for example, who visited Mexico City on May 1, was greeted with wild enthusiasm by Mexicans across the political spectrum, even by an audience of 10,000 left-leaning university students. For better or for worse.
Administrations and scandals come and go, but the steady encroachment upon privacy (and personal dignity) continues. The names, birthdates, and addresses of 58 million law-abiding Mexican citizens will never be erased from the hardrives of the office of “Homeland Security.”
|Big Brother Gets Bigger: Reaching South of the Border
By Andrew Bosworth
“So far from God, so close to the United States.” This addage about Mexico goes back nearly a century to ex-dictator Porfirio Diaz, and it still rings true today.
The US government employed a proxy, an Atlanta-based company called People’s Choice, to purchase the largest data base available on Mexican citizens. The names, birthdates, and addresses of
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This is a great site from the Canby Schools, OR. If you are considering using iPods or iPads in your classroom, this is worth your time to explore. Seems to me they have it figured out and we can all benefit!! Sometimes we make our jobs a teachers so much harder than they need to be. If we just work together, have PLN’s and learn from, as well as, use what others have done, we could accomplish so much more. Much of the time there is no need to start from scratch. I encourage you to check this out if you are even remotely thinking about the idea of using iPads and iPods in your classroom.
“We welcome you to our wiki and blog for supporting iPod & iPad devices in education. Although our focus is K-12, many of the techniques should work for you at any level and with any number of devices. On the wiki side of this site are the deployment and management articles, and on the blog side, you will find the classroom activities (written primarily by teachers) where iPods are supporting achievement improvement for our students. We are posting as many help and how-to articles here as we can and as quickly as we can so you can continue to be successful using iPod devices in your classroom. Please let us know if there are more or different things that you would like to have included here.
iPad has landed! We are working with our first iPads and will begin to post how-to articles on managing and deploying iPads in classroom or other educational settings.”
To read more and access all the wonderful resources: http://wiki.canby.k12.or.us/groups/ipodusergroup/
They also have a blog with tons of great information about using iPods in the classroom, it includes real examples:
Recommended iPod Apps (Grade Levels & Subjects) Escondido Union School District – iRead : 2009-2010
Welcome to the iPod Touch Classroom Wiki!
Cell Phones in the Classroom: Missed Opportunity?
The Best Apple iPod Touch Apps for Science and Social Studies
Learning Community with iPod Touches
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On March 8 at 1500 UTC (10 a.m. EST), Irina's winds had finally dropped below 45 knots (51.7 mph/83.3 kph) to 35 knots (40.2 mph/64.8 kph) making it a minimal tropical storm. Irina was still in the southern Mozambique Channel, centered near 29.5 South and 37.8 East. That is about 350 miles southeast of Maputo, Mozambique. Irina is moving to the west at 8 knots (9.2 mph/14.8 kph).
The MODIS instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this visible image of Cyclone Irina on March 9 at 1048 UTC (5:48 a.m. EST). The strongest part of the storm is south of the center, and wind shear is now taking a toll on the storm's strength. Credit: NRL/NASA
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this visible image of Cyclone Irina on March 9 at 1048 UTC (5:48 a.m. EST) that showed the bulk of clouds and showers south of the center of circulation, with some outer bands of thunderstorms to the west.
Infrared satellite imagery shows that the strongest thunderstorms, located in the southeastern quadrant have weakened and are being pushed away from the center from wind shear. Once a tropical cyclone is no longer "stacked" vertically on top of itself, it weakens, and that's what is happening to Irina.
In addition to increased wind shear, sea surface temperatures are below the 80 degree Fahrenheit threshold (26.6 C) needed to maintain a tropical cyclone, so the cooler waters are preventing evaporation and energy feeding into the storm.
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects that Irina will finally dissipate at sea over the weekend.Text Credit: Rob Gutro
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SCA and Holmen are cooperating to create a forest trail with a focus on nature and cultural conservation in a area with first-class forests and high conservation values. The trail is part of Holmen’s “Kunskapsskog” and encompasses SCA’s voluntary set-asides in Kunnådalen in Ångermanland, Sweden.
Last summer, Holmen Skog inaugurated its first “Kunskapsskog” (learning forest), which is located in Kunnådalen, 70 kilometers west of Örnsköldsvik. The area comprises some 2,500 hectares of land. SCA’s land, which is next to Holmen’s Kunskapsskog, includes voluntary set-asides alternating with ponds, valuable bogs and forests to be managed using continuous cover methods, all in all covering 400 hectares.
Holmen’s Kunskapsskog features a deep and broad valley along the River Kunnån, which runs like a beautiful thread through the area. Mostly spruce trees grow in the lower sections of the valley, while pine trees dominate in the upper sections.
“On SCA’s side, we have pine forest on rocky ridges or pine forest on sandy soil that burned a long time ago. The easily dug sandy soil features many old trapping pits used when moose were hunted in the past,” explains Askia Sandberg, SCA’s nature conservation expert in Ångermanland.
Askia and Kristofer Wester, Holmen’s nature conservation and wildlife specialist in Västernorrland and Jämtland, have walked through the area, which already has some trails. Together, they have marked a longer trail using GPS that mostly passes through pine forest and extends across land owned by both of the companies.
“We are planning to clear and mark a continuous trail of about five kilometers from Kunntjärnen to Stor-Dammsjön for visitors to use,” says Askia. “This is an area of natural beauty and if you are fortunate you may see golden eagles, which have several nests in the area. Holmen’s section of the trail has a shelter with an outhouse that is not far from the car park at Entré Låssjön, making the area easily accessible for families with children. More shelters are also available in SCA’s section at Kattajärven, with a beautiful view across Vackerhöjden.”
Linking together the forests
“I think it’s great that we can work together to provide more information about how we as companies work with nature and cultural conservation. This whole area is beautiful and a great destination for a day out,” says Askia.
“It is very exciting that we can link our Kunskapsskog with SCA’s conservation areas and also gain a new entrance to Kunnådalen. This helps us to raise the attractiveness of the area and increase value for people who wish to visit the forests. We all benefit from working across company boundaries,” says Kristofer Wester.
Holmen is also planning to produce information boards to explain about the different animals that live in the forest and to show traces of past forestry activity. Kunnådalen contains remnants of old cottages, mills and other signs that people have used the land for hunting, grazing, hay-making, fire-fallow cultivation and log driving. | <urn:uuid:3a6a2011-a37e-4f29-ba9c-a236f98ab36f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.sca.com/en/top-news-startpage/2019-10/nature-conservation-across-company-boundaries/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00264.warc.gz | en | 0.931157 | 763 | 2.453125 | 2 |
Earlier this year, writer Mark Sampson recounted his journey so far in gaining French citizenship. Now officially a French citizen, he explains the final stages of the process
When I awoke on the morning of my birthday this year, it was the first time I’d ever woken up as an official French citizen. Just over a year since submitting our dossiers at the Bureau de la Naturalisation in Toulouse. “Do you realise,” my wife pointed out, “we’ve changed the course of our family history?”
Our main preparation for the big occasion involved learning by heart the words of the first verse and chorus of our new national anthem, La Marseillaise – and, more to the point, learning to sing them. The gory words – about rousing the citizens to spill the murderous enemy’s blood in defence of the fatherland – do not scan easily. The idea of Premiership footballers bellowing out the refrain as a mark of solidarity following the Charlie Hebdo massacre… Makes you wonder!
It was a beautiful October day for the big day itself and the Lot valley shimmered gloriously in a golden autumnal light. My, how privileged and fortunate we felt to be living in – and now effectively endorsed by – this beautiful part of a troubled world. The only pity of it was that, for whatever reason, my wife hadn’t received her invitation to the event when our daughter and I received ours. Our contact at the office in Cahors was apologetic but philosophical. It was not the first time that husband and wife had been denied their connubial moment of triumph. And the longer we continue to wait, the more we fret about what that is. Have they changed their minds? Or lost the dossier?
And yet we had received our letters of welcome on the same day. Back in April I had almost given up hope of telling enquirers that yes, we were all now French citizens. Glumly, I would temper my wife’s incurable optimism by suggesting that it wasn’t going to happen. The revenge, surely, of the President in his last hours in office: to make those ungrateful Brits pay for the temerity of ‘Brex-eat’. And a new president would probably decree that we go through the whole laborious process once more.
MOMENT OF TRUTH
But I was wrong. In early May, fearing bills as always, I opened our letter box at the top of our track and there I found three identical letters from Paris. I tore mine open. YES!!! I felt like the singer of that song, wanting to shout my secret love from the highest hill.
Dated 28 April, the Ministère de l’Intérieur was pleased to tell me that I had acquired la nationalité française. Bless him! I felt a real surge of emotions: relief spiced with a mix of triumph and genuine pride. Over the next few days, I told the doctor, his wife, the mayor and anyone who cared to listen that I was French!
On the door, I signed a document to say that I didn’t wish to renounce my British citizenship. I would also keep the ‘k’ of Mark, merci. That morning someone from the France 3 TV channel had phoned me up to ask me what prompted my application. “No,” I replied defiantly, “it wasn’t Brexit.” We had started compiling our papers before the referendum. As soon as my wife and I sat down, a local journalist collared us – and obvious compatriots – to ask a range of similar questions.
Of the 40 or so prizewinners, most were North Africans – supplemented by a handful of Brits, a few West Africans, one or two Vietnamese and a Dutch couple. I seemed to be about the only male there dolled up in a suit for the occasion. Apart, that is, from the préfet himself. I figured Monsieur Jérôme Filippini for a naval man judging by the cut of his cap and epaulets, but discovered that this affable and youthful middle-aged man was wearing his prefectural costume.
After an opening address and a short film, Devenir Français (Becoming French), the prize-giving commenced. Each one of us in alphabetical turn came to the front, some with a representative from their local mairie, to shake hands, receive their gift pack and have their photo taken with the préfet between the French and the European flags.
My wife stayed long enough to witness my moment of triumph, then sneaked out to check on our French dog Daphne who was waiting outside. Unfortunately, she missed the chance to shine in the Marseillaise. I sang, though, with the gusto of two. The anthem was followed by a group photograph outside and then the obligatory goûté. A little light refreshment was just what the préfet ordered and set us up for the drive back home in the glorious late-afternoon sunshine. Before slipping away, however, we said our au revoirs et mercis to Monsieur Filippini – just to reassure him that these new French citizens know how to behave in polite company.
So what does it all mean in practice, this new status? I’m too old for the territorial reserve and too nervous to be a pompier, but I can vote now and contribute to society in more ways than taxes. Like our fellows at the prize-giving, the honour bestowed on us represents security of tenure and a validation of our seriousness. Living in a foreign country where they speak another language is not a frivolous undertaking. Our family has passed its test and now we have a livret de famille. During our 22 years in France, officials have asked us constantly for this document: a kind of family passport. Constantly, we’ve had to explain that all we had were our UK passports. Which reminds me. I’ve now started the application process for a French passport, too. Another badge of honour to collect.
My new status has already garnered certain privileges. Our local mayor has asked me to appear at his side for the annual Armistice Day ceremony outside the mairie – as citoyen d’honneur. I may be asked to give a speech. Given my immutable Home Counties accent, some of my words will inevitably be lost in translation. So far I tend to say that I’m Anglo-Français. Despite the current shambles, I’m still proud to be British. But I’m equally proud to be a Frenchman. Who can sing the Marseillaise. Without looking.
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UNIONTOWN — With a few days of autumn already under the belt, the colors of fall have already begun to peek through across the district.
Fans — oftentimes called leaf peepers — can expect plenty of vibrant color this season thanks to summer’s plentiful rainfall.
“With the amount of rain we had this summer, the trees are entering fall pretty healthy,” said Dave Planinsek, forester with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry.
Planinsek works out of an office in Laughlintown, Westmoreland County, which manages Forbes State Forest that consists of 60,000 acres in Fayette, Westmoreland and Somerset counties.
Planinsek said, “Plants need sunlight, water and nutrients from soil. We had ample rainfall throughout the summer, so they should be able to maintain photosynthesis and tree health. Water is one of the essential things they need.”
Add to that recipe sunny days and cool crisp nights that can be found this time of year.
“We’ve had nights in the 40s and days in the 60s and sunny,” said Planinsek. “That adds brilliant color to fall foliage.”
He noted, “We’re certainly on track for a really good fall.”
Fall brings local residents outdoors and people from other states to Pennsylvania, where a diversity of topography and forests mean a long fall foliage season.
In fact, the state Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources talks about how special the state’s foliage is on its website that includes pages for the Bureau of Forestry.
“Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the nation — or anywhere in the world. This is no empty boast. Only three regions of the world support deciduous forests that display fall autumn color: eastern North America; the British Isles and parts of northwestern Europe; northeastern China and northern Japan. Forests in other regions are either tropical or dominated by conifers,” reported the website, noting the state includes 134 species of trees as well as shrubs and vines that contribute to the autumn color.
The website also noted, “Pennsylvania is the meeting ground of northern trees that flourish only on mountain tops farther south and southern species that are at the northern limits of their range. Gray and paper birch, mountain maple and mountain-ash from the north share Penn’s Woods with southern red oak, sweet bay and umbrella magnolias, sourwood, persimmon and sweet gum from the south.
“Ohio buckeye, bur oak, and shingle oak, common to the Mississippi Valley, have eastern outposts on the Allegheny Plateau.”
Autumn drives through the mountains and countryside can take tourists through a variety of these woods and near a number of attractions. Those planning trips should keep in mind that forests in the mountains will peak in mid-October while the lowlands, which includes western Fayette, Greene and Washington counties will peak a week later.
Trees responsible for some of that color include the black gum, which is one of the first leaves to turn and stands out as scarlet red.
“Maples are a prominent species that are probably some of the most colorful in the fall and pretty common in the forest,” said Planinsek, naming the sugar maple and red maple trees that turn yellow, orange and red.
The oaks are the final species of trees to turn with leaves that range from yellow to brown to bronze. Planinsek said they hold on until the third week of October.
Planinsek said the western section includes poplar trees that turn bright yellow and hickory leaves that turn golden yellow.
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
SYRIAN HEZBOLLAH LINKED GENERAL ASSASSINATED
Syrian President Bashar Assad's top aide and adviser, General Mohammed Suleiman, was assassinated on Friday, according to Arab news sources. Suleiman, who was also Syria's liaison officer to the Hizbullah terrorist organization in Lebanon, was shot and killed by an unidentified sniper in the Syrian port city of Tartous. Syrian authorities tried unsuccessfully to prevent publication of the news. The country's Albawaba newspaper, which reported the incident, speculated that Israel might have been behind the killing. Both Albawaba and the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper raised the issue of last February's assassination of Hizbullah second-in-command Imad Mughniyeh, who died in a car bombing in Damascus. Syria blamed Israel for the killing, but Jerusalem denied any involvement. This shadowy figure who acted for Bashar Assad in the regime’s four most sensitive and confidential spheres: 1. He was the president’s liaison man with the North Korean government. On his frequent trips to Pyongyang, Gen. Suleiman organized the consignment of components for the plutonium reactor in northern Syria, which Israeli demolished last September, and the security of the North Korean scientists and technicians who accompanied them. 2. Muhammad Suleiman was also the president’s private channel of communication with Iranian military and intelligence chiefs; in this capacity, he most probably facilitated the Syrian-Iranian-North Korean connection. The Syrian reactor was designed to produce nuclear fuel for the Iranian program and radioactive weapons for Syria. 3. The late general also acted as the president’s contact man with Hizballah’s leaders. He worked directly with Imad Mughniyeh, head of Hizballah’s security apparatus, who was killed in Damascus last February. 4. His key function was the management of Assad’s personal interaction with the Syrian chief of staff, generals and heads of military intelligence. There was no state secret from the powerful general. He was to have accompanied the Syrian president on his state visit to Tehran Saturday; instead he was laid to rest in his home village of Driekesh in the north. Damascus has done its utmost to keep the general’s death under wraps, but word has spread and theories abound: Speculation ranges from an outside hand, or a jealous rival to an internal element who felt the concentration of so much power in one hand was a threat to the regime. | <urn:uuid:c80dc77d-790d-481b-b273-5382e8f298f0> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://noiri.blogspot.com/2008/08/syrian-hezbollah-linked-general.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279410.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00164-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969295 | 518 | 1.523438 | 2 |
This is my first venture into the blogging world. It has been something that I had wanted to do for quiet some time now but kept putting it off. Finally I took the plunge and decided it was about time to start!
Let me begin with a little background information. Our farm is located in Co. Kerry in Ireland and it was originally bought by my Grandfather and Grandmother in the late 1940’s where they then moved into the farmhouse to live with the previous owner. An old farming Batchelor who, even though he sold the farm, he was to live in the farmhouse. My grandparents reared pigs,turkeys, hens, ducks and dairy cattle along with a horse who was used for all the farm labour. My grandmother was a fantastic cook who worked as a chef for many years. She was famous for her apple tarts, bread and scones. They reared the few pigs they had for meat and made their own black puddings like most farms back then did. My father then took over the farm and together we farm 32 acres of farmland. For many years my father had a suckler cattle herd made up of a mixure of breeds of all sorts. Mainly commercial. But 14 years ago he got his hand on two Droimeann calves and thats were it all began....
Droimeann (DroimFhionn) cattle are are a rare ancient Irish breed of cattle. They originate from the southwest coast of Ireland. They were once widespread throughout Ireland but today there are less than twenty breeders of Droimeann Cattle known to the DroimFhionn cattle society. Nowadays they are mainly found in the south west region of Ireland, particularly south Kerry. They are recorded in the very early written records of Ireland, they even have a song written about them (An Droimeann Donn Dílis) and are mentioned in the Brehon laws. They are a small to medium framed dual purpose breed. They are generally very good natured, gentle docile and good milkers. Droimeanns are a very hardy breed and are easy calvers. Their temperament is usually very placid and they are also regarded as highly intelligent.
|some of our beautiful Droimeann cows|
The coat of the Droimeann is colour sided (often black but may also be red or brown) with a white triangle on the back with the apex towards the neck and extending all the way down to the rump.The tail is white and the underside is also white. Coat colour variants occur which range from all black to white with dark points including ears and around muscle. The Droimeann (DroimFhionn)co-operate society was set up in 2007 to help preserve and raise awareness of this ancient breed.
|Our Droimeanns enjoying the sun|
|A beautifully marked heifer from our herd|
|One of our Droimeanns just after calving|
|One of our Droimeann cows with her red Droimeann Heifer calf|
My father had a great love for this breed ever since he was a youngster. He recalled himself and his uncle buying a Droimeann bull calf at Cahersiveen fair and bringing him home.
Jerome Leary was a man who owned a very special Droimeann cow named Big Bertha (17 March 1945 – 31 December 1993). She was a Droimeann cow who held two Guinness World Records. She was the oldest cow recorded, dying just three months short of her 49th birthday, and she also held the record for lifetime breeding, having produced 39 calves. She became a celebrity and raised thousands for charity, she was often the star attraction at any parades or fairs and was known to have the odd sneaky tipple of whisky to help calm her nerves before any big event.
My father decided to approach Jerome Leary and purchased a weanling bull calf and weanling heifer calf both of which Big Bertha would have been their grandmother. It was from that bull and a few more purchases that my father established his Droimeann herd. We now own 16 Droimeann Cows, 3 highland cows, a Bó Raidarc cow and the odd Shorthorn here and there, along with a few Sheepdogs, a Weimaraner, a cat, a small flock of crazy sheep and a horse (we're always kept busy).
It was my father’s determination to help preserve this beautiful breed of cow that always inspired me. 14 years later I’m still lovestruck with the breed. Below are pictures of that very weanling heifer he purchased from Jerome Leary. This is Big Bertha's grandaughter 'Leary'. She is 14-15years old and as you can see from the pictures she looks as good as any of our younger cows. She is an excellent cow, with a fine 4 month old Droimeann bull calf at foot and she is due to calf later on in the year.
|Leary with her 2011 born calf|
|Dad admiring his pride and joy|
I immediately fell in love with the breed. Their markings and temperament were delightful and as a child I made my fair share of ‘pets’ out of them. I have always loved farming. For as long as I can remember I spent every possible second on the farm. Whilst in school and college I found that I could not wait for the end of the week to once again be able to spend time there. And so each week we set to work, magnetizing the future that we wanted for the farm.
This blog is to share memories, stories and pictures from our life on the farm. I hope you enjoy.
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NEW DELHI — Unlike its Agni-V ballistic missile, do not expect New Delhi to draw a lot of international attention to upcoming testing of its Nirbhay cruise missile, even as the weapon holds far more significance to the Indian weapons program than is widely appreciated. In August, the country is scheduled to conduct the first test of its little known Nirbhay (“fearless”), a subsonic weapon with a maximum range of 1,000 km. Designated secret, the weapon’s development has remained concealed ...
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Bontempi are acknowledged to be one of the top makers of children’s musical instruments, and their accordion range is one of the best. The bellows are hand operated by the musician to produce the air that’s required to pass over the reeds once the buttons or piano keys have been pressed in the correct order. Sometimes known as a ‘one man band’ because no other instruments are required to accompany it, these toys are as much fun as the larger and more expensive adult counterparts.
Schylling, Hohner and Tobar all make various sizes of toy accordions, and in order to make them look as realistic as possible, nearly all of them are finished in red or a deep reddish brown like the adult ones. Kids love to make music, and with a little practise they soon learn how to operate the instruments with each hand performing a different operation. Occasionally a kid’s favourite TV character will be used to endorse the toy.
Having its origins firmly fixed in classical folk music, the first examples of accordions were believed to have been made in Germany in the early 1800’s. Accomplished players may have several different models to make different sounds or keys, although children’s toy accordions all sound much the same as each other.
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“Democratization” is a buzzword that has been circulating around the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) community for some time. In this White Paper, Keith Hanna and Ivo Weinhold define the issue, establish the facts, look at the pros and cons of various technology solutions being offered in the market today, and then suggest some pointers for the future as the CFD industry tries to bridge the gap from R&D usage to mass market engineering simulation software.
The global competitive landscape for manufacturing is squeezing everyone—from the Tier 1 automotive companies to electronics goods manufacturers. It is shortening the required time to market and with little warning. This high-pressure environment requires high productivity from its players resulting in either doing things faster and leaner without compromising quality or giving the game away to a hungrier competitor who is willing to do whatever it takes. So how do you become more productive? Read this whitepaper to learn 7 tips that can be implemented immediately to help you increase productivity today.
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Cautions are not only used by the police, but DWP and Local Authorities, and the details of those cautioned are kept on a national DWP database. It is for low level crime where there is evidence to support a prosecution, and the offender has admitted the offence. There is now a new circular that provides guidance and changes to the term ‘Simple Caution’.
Download Home Office Circular Home Office Circular 16/2008 [74Kb]
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We're still very far away from Data on "Star Trek," an artificial intelligence creation with self-awareness and a human-like mind. But artificial intelligence designers are taking baby steps. More accurately, they're taking 4-year-old steps.
A study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago took one of today's top artificial intelligence systems, ConceptNet 4, and gave it an IQ test. Its average IQ worked out to be about that of a 4-year-old human, the researchers found.
ConceptNet 4 was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The UIC team used the verbal parts of the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test to put it through its paces.
While the overall IQ score was pretty impressive, the AI system had trouble with consistency. "If a child had scores that varied this much, it might be a symptom that something was wrong," said Robert Sloan, head of computer science at UIC.
ConceptNet 4 pretty much rocked the vocabulary test and the ability to recognize similarities. What it wasn't so hot on was the type of question that human toddlers really love: "Why?" It seems AI still isn't up to snuff on what us meat machines think of as common sense.
"We're still very far from programs with commonsense-AI that can answer comprehension questions with the skill of a child of 8," Sloan said. The researchers hope the study will help developers hone future AI systems.
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