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These volumes inaugurate a general history of Spanish painting that for the first time makes a synthesis of the developments in the different schools of the peninsula, correlates these developments with the evolution of the rest of European art, and treats the various tendencies and all the extant examples in detail. The work includes the pre-Romanesque and Romanesque periods, the Franco-Gothic and Italo-Gothic manners of the fourteenth century, and the “international style” of the first half of the fifteenth century, carrying the reader to about the year 1450 in preparation for subsequent volumes on the more extensively preserved painting of the later Quattrocento. Chandler Post brings to his task the results of many years of research and travel. Not the least of his duties has been the difficult problem of procuring photographs, but he has succeeded in gathering material that enables him to illustrate the volumes copiously and to devote to almost every monument one or two reproductions, which in many instances have never before been published.
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AUGUSTA, Maine — Woodland Pulp will expand its pulp mill in Baileyville into paper manufacturing, an investment that will add 80 new jobs in one of Maine’s poorest counties, Gov. Paul LePage announced Wednesday.
The company will install two tissue machines at the plant, a capital investment of about $120 million, the governor announced at a morning news conference. The machines will be operated by St. Croix Tissue Inc., an affiliate of Woodland Pulp. Tissue will be made from pulp supplied by Woodland Pulp.
The new tissue machines each are expected to generate 60,000 tons of tissue a year, according to Doug Ray of the state Department of Economic and Community Development.
Maine has a history of tissue production, but only one mill in the state — Lincoln Paper and Tissue — now makes the product.
“It is bringing back what Maine was very, very strong in — the paper industry,” said LePage. “We’ve suffered from a lack of technology investment, and they’re bringing in some of the newest technology.”
The first tissue machine is expected to be operating in the fourth quarter of 2015 with the second expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2016.
Woodland Pulp officials planned to make an announcement from Baileyville offices later Wednesday.
The mill, located next to the St. Croix River on the Canadian border, currently employs about 320 people, making it the largest employer in a county known for its high rates of joblessness and poverty. It is also the largest taxpayer in Washington County.
In addition to creating 80 jobs, the investment is expected to lead to an estimated 200-300 indirect jobs, according to state officials.
“Today we’re here to discuss above-the-fold, front page news,” said George Gervais, commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development. “We’re here to talk about a major private investment in the state of Maine that brings new jobs to Washington County. And if anybody claims the forest products industry is dead, they are sorely mistaken.”
State officials had been working nearly two years to nail down the expansion project, he said.
“The impact of these jobs to Washington County cannot be understated,” said Chris Gardner, chairman of the Washington County commissioners, who spoke by phone. “We look forward to seeing continued growth at the Woodland facility.”
Woodland Pulp has a close relationship with the Eastport Port Authority, where Gardner serves as director. The company shipped about 400,000 tons of pulp through the port in 2013.
Joining LePage and state officials for Wednesday’s announcement were Woodland Pulp officials and members of the Washington County legislative delegation.
Forest products are an $8 billion industry in Maine that employs 39,000 people.
Keith Van Scotter, CEO of Lincoln Paper and Tissue, declined to comment on the announcement by Woodland Pulp.
Lincoln Paper and Tissue, which announced indefinite layoffs of half its 400-person workforce in December, produces 200 tons of tissue a day. Its customers dye and convert the tissue into napkins and other products.
The tissue market is growing, but the Lincoln Paper and Tissue mill is “facing some challenging times,” Van Scotter said in February.
The company’s layoffs were the result of losing a major customer to a mill in Indonesia, according to a federal document filed by Lincoln Paper and Tissue in order to get job placement assistance for employees who would be affected by the layoffs.
“We don’t feel [St. Croix Tissue] will have a negative impact on what Lincoln is doing because they have a [specialized] market already established,” said Ray.
St. Croix Tissue received Pine Tree Development Zone status in November 2013. The program provides eligible businesses the opportunity to greatly reduce or virtually eliminate state taxes for up to 10 years.
In addition, the Finance Authority of Maine, which provides financing for new and expanding businesses, approved $16 million in state and federal New Markets tax credits for three qualified community development entities proposing investments in St. Croix Tissue.
The announcement also brought a rejoinder from Duane Lugdon, a spokesman for the United Steelworkers International union.
“Just this week Gov. LePage was trying to make the case that we needed union-free zones to draw investment and jobs to Maine,” said Lugdon. “The Baileyville mill has been union for more than 60 years.”
The Woodland Pulp mill was acquired from Domtar by International Grand Investment Corp. for $64 million in 2010. IGC, a Delaware-registered corporation, is part of a Chinese-based holding company that represents international investors in pulp trade and imports. Built in 1906, the mill had been owned by a number of paper manufacturers before the 2010 sale.
IGC officials had been considering investing elsewhere in North America. The corporation purchased another hardwood pulp mill on the West Coast in 2010 before acquiring the Domtar plant.
Baileyville officials were actively competing for the new investment.
“This development is very good for Baileyville as well as being good for all of Washington County,” said Baileyville Town Manager Rick Bronson on Wednesday. “We are very happy that the company selected Baileyville and we are very happy for those people who will get these new jobs.”
The mill, which had been owned by Domtar since 2001, is 100 percent energy self-sufficient and has its own hydroelectric facility. It has an annual production capacity of 395,000 metric tons of pulp; IGC annually brokers more than 800,000 tons of pulp.
Declining paper markets forced the closure of the mill’s only paper machine in 2007, but pulp production continued at the facility. A six-week shutdown of the mill in 2009 was blamed on the global recession.
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Isle Army Guard to be eyes in sky in AfghanistanPosted on Oct 9, 2013 in In The News
Some Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers will soon be flying missions in unarmed civilian turboprop aircraft over battle zones in Afghanistan.
The Detachment 55 soldiers will be using Super King Air 300s loaded with high-resolution sensors and cameras to support troops on the ground.
They’ll be able to see — but will be flying high above — the action on the ground for safety, and have helicopters and fighter jets to call on.
“I think we’ve been trained well enough where we mitigated a lot of (the) risks, and there is support around us,” said Capt. Jeffrey Chang, a deploying pilot. “We’re not flying solo, so we have the support if we need it.”
A deployment ceremony was held Tuesday in a hangar at Wheeler Army Airfield for the 13 Hawaii Guard soldiers who will be leaving Friday for Fort Hood, Texas, and then nine months of duty in Afghanistan as part of Task Force ODIN (observe, detect, identify and neutralize).
Although the Air Force is thought of as operating most of the fixed-wing aircraft, the Army continues to develop its own turboprops to gather battlefield intelligence, a trend expected to continue as the U.S. shifts greater focus to the Pacific.
Detachment 55 previously deployed to Djibouti, Africa, for Operation Enduring Freedom in 2008, and to Bogota, Colombia, in support of Special Operations Command in 2012.
The Guard soldiers are leaving for Bagram Air Base, meanwhile, on what has become a dwindling number of missions to the country for Hawaii-based troops. The United States is drawing down forces and consolidating bases as it looks ahead to a withdrawal of combat forces at the end of 2014.
The aircraft are one of the first lines of protection for ground troops because the crew, which includes “aerial sensor operators,” can find improvised explosive devices and insurgent threats, provide route clearance and even help guide troops through a village.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles Gustafson, the detachment commander, said the Medium Altitude Reconnaissance Surveillance System airplanes can bring to bear the crew members’ and sensors’ eyes “right on the ground and (see) what’s going on with that situation.”
“We can make a decision at that time to either shift or deploy different assets into there or call for other assets,” Gustafson said.
Detachment 55 operates a larger twin-engine turboprop C-26 in Hawaii that has seating for 19 passengers or cargo. The airplane served as the backdrop for Tuesday’s deployment ceremony.
“This is a very hostile environment that they will fly in, and I’m not saying that to scare anyone; it’s just the reality of Afghanistan, not only because of Taliban insurgents, but due to the topography of the high altitudes they’ll be flying at,” said Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the state adjutant general.
Wong also told the deploying soldiers, “Your mission, even though it’s small in numbers and the aircraft is not a big aircraft, will save lives.”
Air Force Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, of Kailua was the pilot of an MC-12W turboprop aircraft that crashed April 27 near Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan while conducting a similar intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission. Nishizuka was killed.
Detachment 55 is providing about one-quarter of the personnel that will make up Bravo Company for Task Force ODIN.
Sgt. Lady Vanessa Baclaan, 25, valedictorian of the Nanakuli High School Class of 2008, is heading out on the deployment as a supply sergeant but is working to become an aerial sensor operator.
She deployed to Afghanistan before with the Guard.
“It’s not as bad as some people think,” she said. “I kind of know what to expect.”
McKenna Panui-Scobie was there for her husband, Sgt. Drew Scobie, along with their son, Duke, 4, and Sgt. Scobie’s brother and sister, his mother and his grandparents.
This is the first deployment the couple is going through, and Panui-Scobie said “it really hasn’t hit us yet.”
“I’m OK right now,” she said. “I’m a little afraid, but I don’t really know a whole lot what to expect. I’m trying to keep myself busy.”
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During a special ceremony in A.D. 317, the co-emperors of the Roman Empire, Constantine the Great and Licinius I, made their sons Caesars. Although still a child, it was thought Licinius II would inherit his father`s portion of the Empire. Yet from A.D. 321 on, the situation between the two Augustii steadily deteriorated until war broke out in A.D. 324. Both Licinii lost their titles and later were executed.
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In 2000, Spicer Engineering of Saginaw conducted an Engineering Study of the entire facility and the cost of repairs and maintenance for updating the facility was estimated. Estimates for repairs on the facility came in at $17 million and included repairs and enhancements to lighting, seating, restroom facilities, sound systems, roofing, and loading docks. They were also asked to present the costs associated with building a similar facility somewhere else within the County. It was estimated that it would take $69 million to build such a facility elsewhere. SMG was chosen as the management group to run the newly-dubbed County Event Center.
On June 30, 2001, the City of Saginaw closed the Saginaw Civic Center. The voters of Saginaw County decided on May 8, 2001, to reopen the facility on July 1, 2001, as the Saginaw County Event Center. SMG has managed the facility with the oversight of the Saginaw County Building Authority and an Event Center Advisory Group. The $850,000 subsidy was reduced by almost half in the first three years of operation.
The Garber Management Group purchased an Ontario Hockey League team in early 2002. The team was named the Saginaw Spirit and Wendler Arena became its new home. Over 30 home games are played by the Saginaw Spirit in Wendler Arena every year, adding another dimension to the Event Center.
Dow Chemical Company of Midland was awarded naming rights to the facility in September 2004. The agreement was mutually beneficial; Dow was able to support a worthy community endeavor and the Event Center was given an internationally recognized name to help draw performers and shows. All of these forces should keep The Dow Event Center a vital part of the Saginaw community for years to come.
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9 Things to Do When Your Boyfriend is Sick
WhatToGetMy Instructional Article
It hurts to see any of our loved ones in pain, especially if we know we cannot be of much help. A sickness, of course, varies in severity from person to person. We can often do something to help the person feel better or maybe distract them from the pain or even just put them in a better mood.
This article is all about things you can do when your boyfriend is sick. When your man is sick, you usually will try your best to help them recover ASAP. However, the biggest problem with many men is they might be hesitant to let you know how they are really feeling to avoid being a burden on you, so you will have to push them a little bit to figure out how they are truly feeling.
This chart shows that more than 60% of men take sick leaves in a year and 21% of them take 10 days or more. When your boyfriend is sick taking care of him during these difficult times will be needed from you especially if he doesn’t have other family members or friends around him.
There are different things you can do for your boyfriend when they are ill. The first determinant factor is the severity of the illness. What you need to do when your boyfriend has a normal cold and what you should do when he is lying in the hospital bed from a severe sickness or accident is very different.
The second important determinant is the distance between the two of you. If you live in different states or even countries, there will be not much you can do than send support through text messages and phone calls or send packages and items needed to him (don’t worry, we have ideas for this segment!). If you live in the same state or even house, you could be there more for him and play a more active role in his recovery.
Below we have split the things you can do for your sick boyfriend into two categories;
Things you can do if you live with him or live close to him
This category will contain things you can do to contribute directly to the improvement in your boyfriend’s health and things that you can do for him to ease the stress he has so that he can heal in peace without worrying about missing on essential errands or chores.
Things you can do if you are not around physically
This category will give you ideas on what you can do without having to be present physically. It is helpful if you live far away from your boyfriend or if you are busy with work or other life responsibilities, but you still wish to be there for him.
What can you do for your sick boyfriend ( If you are available physically)
1. Prepare them home remedies to eat or drink
Soup is one of the best things you can make for a sick guy, but some other herbs and spices can also help when trying to make him heal faster. You can either call your mom or his mom for a great chicken soup recipe or use this great grandma chicken soup recipe from this site Fresh-out.com. Soup is full of nutrients and vitamins the body needs to feel better. The fact that it is in a liquid state will make it easier to digest and for the body to absorb, and the heat of the soup will help soothe a sore throat or a blocked nose.
2. Massage him
Give your sick boyfriend a massage to release tension and knots in his body from staying in bed for long hours. A relaxing massage can even improve and increase blood circulation in the body. Make sure your massage is not rough because anyone’s body is extra sensitive when they are sick, so start slow and nice, and you can add more strength depending on how he wants it. You can also add a few drops of essential oils into your massage oil or use a vapor rub if your boyfriend has a cold, and you want to open a clogged nose or throat.
3. Buy his medicines
Boys usually don’t like to take medicines and would rather let their body to heal by itself. If your boyfriend is one of those men and you see that his health is deteriorating without any medicine, don’t hesitate to go to a pharmacy and grab him some meds that he needs. He might change his mind about taking them once you get it for him or after you explain in detail how it will help him get better.
4. Run his errands and do his chores
If your boyfriend is a student, you can either do his homework for him or help him solve it by contributing to research or revising and preparing for a test.
If you live with your boyfriend or he lives on his own with no house help, you can help do his chores like doing his laundry cleaning up the house, and washing the dishes. A cleaner environment will help him get better faster because the less dirt there is around the house, the less the germs and dust there will be. In addition to that, it will make your boyfriend more relaxed if he knows that there won’t be a list of chores waiting for him after he gets better.
5. Prepare him a care package
When a man is sick, he might neglect his hygiene and get too lazy to look after himself. He might skip his meds or not take a shower or stay hygenic when he is ill. To encourage him to look after himself, prepare him a care package containing all the meds he needs, a few wipes, tissues, and sanitizers. It can also include healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables to make sure he is taking his nutrients.
6. Prepare a movie night
If you are looking for cute things to do for your boyfriend when he’s sick, then a movie night is a perfect date night idea. You can do it even if your boyfriend is too sick to do any activity that requires him to do physical movement or being exposed to wind. You can get his favorite movie/show or even binge-watch a new movie or start a new show. This movie time will be a nice date to spend some time together without making your boyfriend tired when he is sick.
If you don’t want to watch a movie or you want to switch it up a little, you can go for any activity that doesn’t require a lot of physical movement. It can be playing his favorite video game or watching a bunch of videos that interest both of you on the internet, or maybe read a book together.
7. Be available when he needs you
We all have a lot going in our lives like work, families, or social life to juggle, so you most probably won’t be able to be around your sick boyfriend 24 hours when he is sick. However, you can let him know that you are always available when he needs you by checking up on him multiple times per day and texting him to ask how he feels. It will let your boyfriend know that he is still one of your priorities, even in the midst of everything happening in your life.
Things you can do if you can’t be physically present
8. Send a package or thoughtful gifts to his house
If you live far away from your boyfriend and cannot drive or fly to his city, you can send him gifts or flowers to make his crappy day a little bit better. The flowers can have a card in it, wishing him to get better soon or expressing your love for him.
If you want to do something bigger, you can send food that is nutritious to his house to help him get better. It can either be just soup or a whole day worth of meals that he can just heat up and eat. This kind of gift is incredibly thoughtful and helpful if your boyfriend lives alone and is too tired to cook or does not know how to.
9. Send him encouraging/ romantic messages
To make your sick boyfriend smile through the phone you can send him cheesy, romantic messages throughout the day or first thing in the morning to see it when he wakes up. If you want ideas on what to say to your boyfriend when he is sick, here are few ideas of romantic letters to choose from:
“Get well soon, baby, so I can give you a big hug.”
“I wish I was there by your side right now.”
“I know you got this boo, don’t forget to take your meds.”
Frequently asked questions
Should you give a man space when he is sick or try to spoil him till he gets better?
Most guys like to be looked after when they are sick, especially if they are not very familiar with cooking, so always try to be there for giving him while giving him space for a few hours for him to nap or you to rest as well because the last thing he wants is someone obviously stressing over his illness next to him. If you are not sure what your boyfriend is comfortable with, you can simply ask him directly.
Is it a good idea to take your boyfriend outside when he is sick?
Fresh air is never a bad idea when someone is sick. However, before convincing or suggesting to your boyfriend to go outside, make sure the weather is not freezing cold or windy, and if you decide to go out on a short walk with him or just let him sit at his balcony or front yard, make sure he is properly dressed for it. This will prevent him from catching a cold or making an existing cold worse.
What are the best foods to make or buy for your sick boyfriend?
- Soup of course
- Fruits rich in vitamin C as that strengthens your immune system ( lemon, tomato oranges)
- and vegetables as they contain a lot of nutrients and fiber ( especially leafy greens like spinach, kale, etc.)
So here you have it, a few suggestions on things you can do for your sick man to speed up his recovery journey or to uplift his mental health. Remember, you can mix different ideas depending on your schedule, where you live, or even depending on who your boyfriend lives with( he needs more help or attention from you if his mom isn’t around ). Men usually protect and take care of their girlfriends in relationships, but when they are not feeling their best, you should be there for them and let them know that you are around on fun days and the dark ones. This will strengthen your relationship even more and let your boyfriend know that truly love him and will be there for him no matter what happens.
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Both belong to the same language family, although in different branches. Both Vietnamese and Khmer are Austro-Asiatic languages. Other languages belonging to this family are Mon, Wa and Palaung, for instance.
Both the Vietnamese and the Khmer (Cambodian) peoples descended from ancient Austroasiatic-speaking peoples who settled throughout the eastern and southeastern regions of Indochina.
What language is most similar to Vietnamese?
More than half of Vietnamese vocabulary can be traced back to Chinese. Thai has also taken some loan words from the official language of China. This is why the two languages have shared vocabularies. There are plenty of words that are the same in both the languages.
What are Cambodian mixed with?
most modern cambodians are mixed with vietnamese, thai, chinese, lao, cham, indian especially in the major cities and towns.
Are Khmer and Cambodian the same language?
Khmer language, also called Cambodian, Mon-Khmer language spoken by most of the population of Cambodia, where it is the official language, and by some 1.3 million people in southeastern Thailand, and also by more than a million people in southern Vietnam.
Can Vietnamese understand Khmer?
Khmer language belongs to Mon-Khmer languages. Vietnamese do not understand Khmer, and reverse. However, along the long long history of the south of Vietnam. There are a lot of conflicts between Vietnamese who play a role as pioneer or invader, and Khmer the natives who toke this land from Funanese many centuries ago.
Is Vietnamese the hardest language to learn?
Vietnamese is ranked at difficulty level 4 of 5 with a note that Vietnamese is considered more difficult than other level-4 languages. By contrast, Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic are all assigned a difficulty level of 5 on the scale.
Are French and Vietnamese similar?
Vietnamese French is based on standard French, but contains words that have been influenced not only by Vietnamese but also by Chinese and English, the latter due to U.S. presence in the south during the Vietnam War.
Is Cambodian a race or ethnicity?
Although Cambodia is composed of many ethnic groups, over 80% of its people are Khmer; only the larger minority groups with the most extensive documentation will be discussed in this paper: the Vietnamese, Chams, and Chinese.
How many Khmer are there in Vietnam?
According to Vietnamese government figures (2009 census), there are 1,260,640 Khmer Krom in Vietnam. Other estimates vary considerably, with at least 7 million (consistent with the data from Khmer Kampuchea-Krom Federation) to over ten million, reported in Taylor (2014) in his The Khmer lands of Vietnam.
What language is Cambodian similar to?
More distant relatives to Khmer are the Munda languages (of India), Khasi languages (India), Palaungic languages, Khmuic languages, Pakanic languages, Vietic languages (including Vietnamese), Katuic languages, Nicobarese languages (Nicobar Islands), Aslian languages, and Monic languages (including Mon).
Why do they speak French in Cambodia?
The French language began its presence in Cambodia in the late 19th century after French explorers and merchants made their way from Vietnam into Cambodia. In 1863, Cambodia became a protectorate of France and was incorporated into French Indochina in 1887. … After the war, French again became the sole official language.
Is Cambodian a tonal language?
About the Khmer Language
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How hot is it in Funchal in September?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Funchal in September, falling to 16°C at night.
How sunny is it in Funchal in September?
There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Funchal in September - that's 53% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Funchal in September?
The average sea temperature around Funchal in September is 24°C.
Does it rain in Funchal in September?
There are usually 6 days with some rain in Funchal in September and the average monthly rainfall is 38mm.
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OPEC: Iraq has the fourth largest oil reserves in the world
economic Last update 06/29/2022 | 11:11 am
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announced, on Wednesday, that Iraq possesses the fourth largest proven oil reserves in the world.
The organization stated in a report, that "the proven crude oil reserves in the world amounted to 1.545.071 trillion barrels at the end of 2021," indicating that
"OPEC's share of these reserves amounted to 1,241.819 trillion barrels."
And it added that
"Iraq ranked fourth globally in the largest proven reserves in the world, with 145.019 billion barrels, after
Venezuela, which came first, with 303.468 billion barrels, while
Saudi Arabia came second, with 267.192 billion barrels, and
Iran came third with 208.600 billion barrels."
The organization indicated that
“the countries of the Middle East have the largest reserves in the world, with 869.612 billion barrels, thanks to the reserves of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE, while
Latin America came second, with 329.481 billion barrels, thanks to the reserves of Venezuela, while
Africa came third, with 120.210 billion barrels, thanks to Libya.” and Nigeria.” finished/25
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A nine-month-old baby in the UK, born with a large hole in his heart and faced certain death has survived a marathon surgery when doctors stopped his tiny heart for 15 hours for a life-saving procedure.
Nathan Byrne is now the smiling picture of health, British media reported today.
Without complex surgery, which saw his thumb-nail sized heart stopped for 15 hours, he would not have lived beyond six months, Scottish newspaper ‘Daily Record’ reported.
Surgeons told parents, Lesley Condie and David Byrne, Nathan would be in surgery for seven hours, but complications saw the procedure take more than double that time.
A remarkable fight for life followed countless complications but the youngster, who spent time on a life support machine, has amazed medics and his family.
Mum Lesley, 28, said: “To look at him, you would never know what he’s been through. He has so much energy and never stops smiling. It is amazing he still does that, considering all that he has been through.”
Nathan had a rare condition called tetralogy of fallot – which also causes a narrowing of the the pulmonary artery. Every time doctors tried to take the tot, then three-and-a- half-months-old, off the machine that kept him alive during surgery his heart and lungs stopped working.
To give his organs a chance to recover Nathan was attached to a machine that circulated his blood outside of his body.
The baby also had to be starved for 10 days after an infection left his bowel on the verge of busting.
Nathan alsp had to contend with blood clots on his brain, which caused countless seizures lasting between four and 45- minutes.
When Nathan went into surgery he was so ill that his parents were told not to leave.
It was 11 days later, on Mother’s Day, that Lesley was finally able to hold her baby again.
His chest had been left open for seven days as his heart was so swollen.
It was three months before the tot was eventually allowed to return home with his family.
Lesley, from Lanarkshire, Scotland, said: “For six or seven weeks, we couldn’t see an end to it. Then one morning we came in and he just looked different. He still had the ventilator taped to his mouth but he tried to smile and I knew he was going to come off it.
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The course is intended for requirements practitioners and those who will be responsible for developing and managing business requirements throughout the system life cycle.
- Course Outline
This highly intensive workshop equips you with the technical BA skills you'll need to fully participate throughout the complete System Development Life Cycle. You'll learn how to define the scope of the requirements phase, elicit the requirements, model processes and data, create a test plan, and more. Since this course covers most aspects of requirements elicitation, modeling, analysis and communication, it~s a great way to prepare for your IIBA CBAP certification!
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of the course,you will be able to:
- Explain what Business Analysis is and how it fits into the Information System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Describe how Business Analysis differs from Business Systems Analysis, and discuss their major deliverables and activities
- Differentiate between requirements are how they differ from solutions
- Gather, analyze and communicate requirements using a structured approach
- Document requirements in different forms accurately completely and succinctly
- Recognize the essential elements of early project artifacts, such as a Project Charter or Statement of Work, and use this information to begin requirements planning
- Model the static and dynamic behaviour of a business area, using Use Cases and object oriented techniques, as well as traditional non-OO techniques
- Prepare a test plan and test cases based on requirements
- Participate in solution design
- Prerequisites & Certificates
A general understanding of computer systems and the systems development process is necessary.
- Cancellation Policy
Up to the 11th business day prior to class, a registration may be cancelled or rescheduled without charge. Thereafter the full course fee will be invoiced whether it's a cancelled or rescheduled. In which case a reschedule credit, valid for 1 year, will be issued. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the course.
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September 29, 2014 by crew
Last week, we rolled out Part One of “Make the Game Your Own: Star Wars Ground Minis” (I would call it “Episode I” but I don’t want to risk being compared to The Phantom Menace). In Part One, I shared some work our group has done with old game packs of Star Wars PocketModels, converting the original trading card game into a battlefield miniatures game.
Now it’s time to review how well the game actually worked. Never shying from a challenge, we leapt in with both feet and tried what has to be the best ground battle in the Star Wars saga: The Battle of Hoth. If our game could handle that, we knew it could handle almost anything.
The Battle for Hoth Begins!
In testing our Battle of Hoth, we used a methodology familiar to die-hard, rivet-counting, grouchy old historical grognards like me. Simply put, we test our scenario designs extensively with strictly historical moves, “re-enacting” the battle a few times to see if the game system recreates something close to the historical result. After all, Hoth can be a “historical” game just like Gettysburg or Waterloo, it just draws on a different history we all share. We set up the movie battle as closely as we could, using only units, tactics, and objectives that appeared in the actual scene. We let the game run its course, and if it came out close to the way the movie did, we knew we had a winner.
The game was built with twenty “build stars” on a side. For the Rebellion, this worked out to four Echo Base laser turrets (two stars each), eight snowspeeders (one star each), and four units of Tauntaun Scouts (one star each). Of course there were no Tauntauns in the actual Battle of Hoth, but this game includes no pure “infantry” units so we used these to approximate all those Norwegian Army extras that appeared as Rebel ground troops in Episode V.
The Imperial army had three AT-AT walkers (four stars each) and four AT-ST scout walkers (two stars each). Both sides also had six “build stars” in reserve units. Reserves had to be deployed back in each side’s respective reserve zone, and could not be activated until either an equivalent value of first-line units had been destroyed, or by the playing of certain combat cards that allowed early reserve activation. For reserves, the Rebels took two more snowspeeders and four Tauntaun scouts, and the Imperials took one more AT-AT and one more AT-ST.
The objectives were simple. As the Imperial commander, General Veers (played by myself) had eight turns to advance to within gunnery range of the Echo Base power generator and destroy it. My opponent (playing General Rieekan) had to prevent Imperial victory. If that shield generator had even one hit left on it at the end of Turn 8, the Rebel evacuation from Hoth is considered a success and the battle is a rebel victory.
To kick off each turn, a random poker chip was pulled from a bag, as Warren discussed in a recent episode of the Weekender. Each activation allowed the player to move and fire up to five “build stars” of units. Right away this produced a great little tactical nuance, since Imperial AT-ATs are four stars and AT-STs are two stars. Thus, the Imperials could never activate the full five stars’ worth of units, perhaps a symptom of their rigid command structure. With their smaller, faster units and more independent and motivated commanders, the Rebels would always have the option of activating the full five stars’ worth of units.
The Imperials lined up their walkers and began their advance, shaking the snow with the weight of their steel march. Weapons range was only twelve inches, so it would be at least one full turn before they could apply effective fire on rebel positions. The Rebels, however, made the mistake of flying their snowspeeders out to meet the walkers (just like they did in the movie), even while the rest of the Rebel ground units were still out of range. Thus, the speeders were left alone against the full weight of Imperial firepower. Predictably, the speeders were largely slaughtered by the walkers while doing little damage in return.
All was not lost, however. Because of the disadvantages mentioned above, the Imperials weren’t moving nearly as we quickly as they would like. Rebel losses were quickly replaced from their reserves, with new snowspeeders flying out from Echo Base. One AT-ST is destroyed, and then the Rebels played the “Luke Skywalker” card in a snowspeeder attack on a slightly damaged AT-AT. This card doubles the damage rolled on the attack, which then proved to be a pretty sweet roll in its own right. Just like that, Luke had wrecked an Imperial AT-AT, perhaps just as he did in the movie.
Only when the Imperial walkers came within range of the Echo Base laser turrets, however, did they start to suffer appreciable damage. Quickly the walkers made the eradication of these turrets a priority. But surviving snowspeeders and arriving reserves started wearing down the smaller AT-STs as well. Even the Tauntaun scouts got into the mix. Although they can do no damage themselves (without the use of a combat card), they can combine with other units as part of a five-star “fire group” and add their accuracy bonus to other units with greater damage factors. Thus, it’s like the Rebel infantry is “spotting” or “marking targets” for bigger guns. Quickly we began to see tactical synergies in the combination of units and battle cards, how to divide and combine firepower values, all combined with the unpredictability of dice and the opposing player playing his own battle cards in defence.
The sheer weight of Imperial firepower and armour, however, made their advance as inexorable as it was slow. The Rebels kept falling back, trying to keep themselves between the Imperials and the power generator. Finally the Imperials played the “General Veers” card, and the last AT-AT unleashed a barrage of cannon fire at the power generator. Although heavily damaged, the generator survived! The Rebels struck back with a card they’d just drawn, the infamous “Tow Cable” card, where players can emulate the famous scene of tripping up an AT-AT’s legs. By now, the Rebels had no snowspeeders left, but then one of their Tauntaun scouts met all the legal prerequisites and conditions listed on the card. So did the scouts have a tripwire strung out ahead of the walker, or did they dig a hole, or did they just have a crazed Tauntaun on an overdose of energy drinks . . . running in circles around the AT-AT’s legs trailing a spool of cable? We leave it to your imagination.
The Rebels then drew another activation chip and launched another attack, playing the “Chewbacca” card (any “5” or “6” result on a dice roll does extra damage). The Imperials counter-played with a “Wampa Ice Creature” card, which basically equates to a free attack on any enemy unit under a certain size. So we basically had Chewbacca and a Wampa slugging it out in the snow (now there’s a pay-per-view I would buy in a heartbeat), but the two titans basically cancelled each other out.
Finally, the Imperials dropped another round of fire on the Rebel shield generator, scoring just enough damage to finally destroy it on the second-to-last activation on the last turn. Ironically, it was the little AT-STs that won the day, not the lumbering AT-ATs. The shield generator blew up and Hoth was laid bare to the fleet of star destroyers orbiting overhead. The game was chalked up as the narrowest of possible Imperial victories, much like the original Battle of Hoth in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Of course, not all of our playtests have gone quite so well. In another Hoth game, we speculated about possible peripheral engagements fought in parallel with the main battle. In one, one of the actual Imperial landing sites (guarded by a reserve regiment equipped with older Clone Wars-era equipment) came under counterattack by Rebel snowspeeders and B-wing assault starfighters. This game showed us the danger of putting an all-ground force up against an all-flying force, even when the points are balanced. The Rebels simply flew over the Imperial AT-AP and AT-TE walkers and biker scout troops, taking respectable casualties but promptly blowing up the two Imperial landing ships (the objective) and winning the game by the end of Turn Four. So clearly we still have some work to do.
So what do you think, Star Wars fans? Post any questions, comments, or suggestions below. As we’ve said, this is a work in progress and any recommendations would be welcome.
Check out oriskany’s rules and print outs for infantry in your games of Star Wars Pocket Models!
If you would like to write an article for Beasts of War then please contact me at email@example.com for more information!
"...did they just have a crazed Tauntaun on an overdose of energy drinks?"
"So we basically had Chewbacca and a Wampa slugging it out in the snow..."
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It's true that pine pollen allergy is less common than other pollen allergies. We don't test for it in our office, either, for that reason. However, that doesn't mean your daughters can't be allergic to it. Let's back up for a moment, though. You say that they had allergy tests done. These could have been either blood tests or skin tests for pine-specific IgE. Skin tests are more likely to detect a pollen allergy.
Having skin testing performed, if you haven't already, would be my first suggestion. However, pine is not a standard extract in most allergy offices, as I mentioned. Perhaps you could check on this beforehand, or ask if you could pay for a small bottle of pine extract to be used in the testing. Make sure you have skin testing done by someone who is trained (usually an allergist, but some ENTs know how to do it as well) and can recognize and treat possible allergic reactions (which are rare but can be dangerous if not handled properly).
Another possibility is that your daughters are allergic to something that was not picked up by their tests. Dust mites, molds, cockroaches, and mice are common in new homes, and may be present even without your knowing it. Also, if the previous owners had cats and your daughters are allergic, this could be causing their reactions because cat allergens take years to wear out of carpets and furnishings. You should review the test results to see if your daughters were tested for cat allergies.
Another point to clarify is whether the ENT physician thinks your daughters' problems are definitely allergic in nature. Allergic noses are swollen and pale, and allergic people often have eye symptoms too. However, your daughters could have other conditions that cause rhinitis (nasal inflammation), such as irritation from a heating system or a chlorinated swimming pool. Ask the ENT for his or her thoughts on other possible explanations.
Finally, it's worthwhile to consider having your daughters retested in a year or so. When allergies are truly new, a person's skin sometimes takes longer than his or her nose and eyes to show allergic symptoms. An allergy might just take time to become detectable in this way. I hope these suggestions help you make sense of the situation.
Learn more in the Everyday Health Allergy Center.
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A nebulizer is an electric- or battery-powered machine that turns liquid asthma medicine into a fine mist that's inhaled into the lungs. Nebulizers are often used with young kids because they require little effort on the child's part. But the child does need to stay in one place and cooperate. And if you have a young child, you know how challenging that can be.
Most nebulizers come equipped with a face mask (they're also available with a mouthpiece). A child wears the mask and breathes normally for 5 to 10 minutes until the medicine is gone. A child who doesn't stay still and cooperate may not get a proper dose of the medicine. For instance, if the mask is held half an inch (1.27 centimeters) away from the face, half of the medicine won't reach the lungs. Increase that distance to an inch (2.54 centimeters) and 80% of the medicine is lost.
It might seem as though a crying child takes deeper breaths, which can lead a parent to think that the child will inhale the medication more deeply when crying. In fact, the opposite is true. Crying is a long exhalation followed by a very rapid inhalation to catch one's breath. Almost none of the medication will make it to the lungs if given while the child is crying.
For an infant, you may be able to use the nebulizer while your child is sleeping or your child might be cooperative while being held. But what about older babies and toddlers? They might be frightened by the face mask and are sure to resist sitting still.
Here are some suggestions for making nebulizer use easier and more enjoyable:
Make it part of your daily routine. Use the nebulizer at the same time (or times) each day, so your child knows what to expect.
If your child is afraid of the mask, you can talk about how it's a "pilot mask" or a "space mask." You might even buy a video about pilots or astronauts and use some of the lingo like "start your engines" before you turn the nebulizer on. You also can buy masks shaped like dragons and other animals.
Allow your child to decorate the nebulizer machine with stickers.
Try having your child sit in a highchair. If that doesn't work, your little one might prefer sitting in your lap.
Make the time your child has to sit still as fun as possible. Read stories, sing songs, or pull out some special toys only available during nebulizer time.
Watch a short DVD or video together.
If your child is old enough, encourage him or her to help you put the mask on, hold the tubing, and turn the machine on.
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156. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State1
New York, October 2, 1971, 1422Z.
Secto 02/3063. Subject: Discussion Between Secretary and FonMin Swaran Singh (India)—Bangla Desh—GOP Negotiations.
- Summary: During conversation between Secretary and Indian FonMin Swaran Singh, Assistant Secretary Sisco reviewed recent discussion with Ambassador Jha in which he urged India to use influence with Bangla Desh reps to start dialogue with GOP.2 Swaran Singh replied that GOI does not have influence with Bangla Desh which has independent source of finance and is critical of GOI for its failure to recognize Bangla Desh. Said this did not mean India did not want dialogue.
- Secretary urged GOI initiate dialogue without insisting upon Mujibʼs participation to see what could be accomplished. Swaran Singh replied that US has contacts with Bangla Desh people. It has greater influence, it should try bring about dialogue. Secretary concluded US would do what it could with GOP to get talks with Bangla Desh reps started. Said we hoped India could help. End summary.
- During course of bilateral between Secretary and Indian FonMin Swaran Singh October 1, Assistant Secretary Sisco reviewed his recent discussion with Ambassador Jha in regard to dialogue between Bangla Desh reps and GOP. Taking off from Swaran Singhʼs emphasis on need for political settlement,3 Sisco emphasized importance of getting dialogue started and urged Indians not to insist that Mujib be participant. Said in view Indian concern over trend toward extremism [Page 430] among guerrillas was it not in Indiaʼs interest to influence Bangla Desh reps below level Mujib to start talking. Asked isnʼt this development which would serve interests India, Pakistan, and US?
- Swaran Singh replied GOI did not have sufficient influence with Bangla Desh. Bangla Desh has independent finances brought out of East Pakistan and collected abroad. Furthermore, it is displeased over Indiaʼs failure to recognize Bangla Desh. Also Bangla Desh reps would suspect GOI of trying to divide them if Indians suggested leaving aside upper layer of leaders and starting dialogue. It was not that GOI opposed dialogue, but Mujib was important to it.
- Secretary said dialogue below Mujib would not mean he had been abandoned. Discussion should be started to see what could be accomplished. Swaran Singh replied that US has contacts with Bangla Desh. It could try to start talks since it had greater influence. Secretary repeated that India had greater leverage.
- Indian Perm. Rep. Sen restated US suggestion saying we proposed lower echelon discussions between Bangla Desh and GOP. Sisco replied there no lack of senior Bangla Desh people, including “foreign minister”. He was not proposing discussions between lower echelon people on either side. Said he did not accept FonMinʼs view that GOI lacked influence with BD. Sisco replied to doubts expressed by Sen regarding GOP willingness to talk and said we have not found any reluctance to open dialogue on part of GOP. Secretary concluded this part of conversation saying we would do what we could with GOP to get talks started with Bangla Desh. He hoped India would help.
- Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27–14 INDIA–PAK. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Also sent to Islamabad, New Delhi, and Calcutta. Secretary Rogers was in New York for the autumn session of the UN General Assembly.↩
- A summary of Siscoʼs discussion with Jha on September 27 was transmitted to New Delhi on September 29 in telegram 178939. (Ibid., POL 27 INDIA–PAK)↩
- Earlier in the conversation Swaran Singh said that an average of 33,000 refugees were crossing from East Pakistan into India every day, exacerbating an already grave situation. He stated that humanitarian efforts to deal with the problem were only a palliative and emphasized that a political settlement was essential. India had no particular solution to propose but felt that the United States should use its leverage with Pakistan to bring about a solution. Rogers agreed on the need for a political settlement but he did not accept Swaran Singhʼs suggestion that the United States had the necessary leverage to promote a settlement. The United States would do what it could to help with the problem and would provide humanitarian relief, but Rogers said that it was not a U.S. problem and it was wrong for India to look to the United States for a solution. (Telegram 3062 from USUN, October 2; ibid., Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 570, Indo-Pak War, South Asia, October 1–24, 1971)↩
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Critical Race Theory (CRT) is the latest clash between politicians and community stakeholders concerning how public school students should learn about history in the United States.
Although this theory initially made waves on the collegiate level, somehow the discourse about CRT has spilled over into the nation’s public schools and has caused quite a concern for many parents nationwide.
What is Critical Race Theory?
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic term used to define a framework that holds the idea that racism is systemic, i.e., racism that is deeply rooted in the systems, laws, policies, and practices of daily life. It produces widespread unfair treatment and oppression of people of color. Originating in the 1970s, CRT was developed by a group of Harvard Law School scholars who believed that there were limitations of the Civil Rights Movement. These scholars believed that the enactment of civil rights laws and the resulting civil rights court victories had minimal impact on eliminating racial injustice in America. This theory holds that racial inequality continues to negatively impact people of color in public schools, the criminal justice system, and in many other aspects of daily life in America. Critical Race Theory is an approach to understanding why inequality still exists in 21st Century America.
Does Critical Race Theory influence what is taught in public schools?
Even though conversations about CRT have caused quite an uproar nationwide for many parents, it is very important to note that this theory is neither a curriculum nor a course offered in public schools.
Recently, many districts nationwide have worked to ensure classrooms were more equitable and inclusive by incorporating a new culturally relevant teaching curriculum. This approach to teaching is designed to affirm ethnic and racial backgrounds of all students and to include the impact of all groups on the history of the United States. This curriculum is not the same as Critical Race Theory. However, opponents of CRT have worked to eliminate any attempts to talk about race or systemic racism by passing legislation to ban these topics from public schools. On the other hand, proponents believe that discussions about race create an inclusive learning environment.
In essence, there is no established curriculum in public schools that addresses CRT in the same context that it was designed; nevertheless, several states have passed legislation banning its teaching. Such laws aim to limit teachers from teaching lessons or even having discussions that have any context related to race, racism, or inequality in this country. Such constraints will eliminate discussion of the true accounts of people of color in this country and ignore the role of various peoples and cultures to the history of our nation. When these topics are removed from classroom discussions, limits are placed on students’ views of themselves, our country, and the global community.
Final Points to Consider
In a nation as diverse as the United States, it is important to ensure that no group – regardless of race, color, or ethnicity – is purposely removed from the teaching of its history in this nation. Censoring the historical accounts of the people of this country for any reason is not only a means to misinform, but it is also a means to ignore much of our history and limit learning regarding the systemic injustices faced by people of color in this nation. What schools nationwide have done is work to ensure that their learning environments are more inclusive of all children. This is as it should be.
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"killing the american dollar" is actually not a terrible strategy. America can not raise enough money to pay back its debts through taxes and
spending cuts alone. By depreciating the dollar you would increase exports, create jobs, and cause inflation. Inflation, though bad for some
investments, is very good if your currently in debt (like most people in the US and the government itself). China has manipulated their Yuan for
years to achieve domestic growth.
Killing the dollar is actually a good strategy to pay back debt and compete with China, while also increasing employment. If you have student loans
or a fixed rate mortgage you want't higher interest rates. Now, if your on a fixed income or have cashed stashed away inflation is very very bad for
you. If your young inflation is good as it increases wages above inflationary rates (in theory) if your old and looking to retire inflation can crush
you if your not wisely invested (bonds are very very bad) Inflation also will cause the stock market to take a hit.
I suggest moving into TIPs, buying property, or investing in foreign currency like the Yuan. You can make a lot of money in a inflationary market.
In essence you want to pay back a fixed dollar amount debt with cheaper money. Hyperinflation can collapse an economic system, as took place in many
African countries and in Germany after WWI. I see no real indication of hyperinflation, the Fed has stated that they are seeking to lock inflation
in at around 2% per annum. The Fed is smart, but nothing in economics is perfect. None the less, inflation between 2-10% wouldn't be terrible for 90%
of people. This is of course on the assumption that wages keep place with inflation Historically there has been a year long lag between inflation
and wage growth, but eventually, wages tend to out pace inflation. Since wage growth is stagnant, this would be good for our economy right now.
In essence, this strategy isn't evil or bad, it's actually text book monetary policy. Decreasing the dollar, coupled with spending cuts is probably
the most effective way to reduce our debt while creating jobs and increasing wages. Some people will also advocate for tax increases. Personally I do
not believe taxes are good for the economy, I'd rather kill the dollar.
Before this becomes political and deviates from objective analysis it should be known that killing the dollar and CUTTING spending is advocated by
moderate conservative economists, as they see merit in creating jobs, paying down debt and increasing competition. Informed libertarians and more
right wing conservatives would/should argue that a strong dollar is necessary and that everything else will sort itself out over the long run.
Raising taxes, killing the dollar and INCREASING spending has merits on it's own and would be the liberal economic theory which is currently being
employed by the Obama administration. As a point of disclosure, I agree in cutting spending and devaluing the dollar and not increasing taxes
(moderate conservative economic theory) but see that the other approaches do have legitimate merits.
The big issue is that depreciating the dollar will jeopardize the US dollar's role as the worlds reserve currency. If the dollar is no longer the
worlds reserve currency we would take a huge economic hit. If you think this will happen buy gold now, you could make a six fold return in 10 years.
Keep in mind though that devaluing the dollar will not necessarily doom the dollar to no longer being the worlds reserve currency. The dollars only
real competitor is the Yuan. Yesterday, Australia agreed to use the Yuan as a reserve currency in trade between countries. Thus indicating an
eventual move to the Yuan, if other countries follow a global move to the Yuan may be unavoidable despite whatever the dollar does. The Euro was the
dollars biggest threat but the recent collapse of European markets, will in the short term, ensure that the dollar remain the world reserve for at
least the next 4 years.
Unlike the US (generally), China is full of graft, still has relatively closed markets, and it's rule of law is suspect at best. A reserve currency
is all about security. Security has equally to do with trustworthiness and rule of law as it does to currency value. It comes down to will the world
trust the Chinese system with it's money or the US? I personally still think that the US democratic open market system has more checks and balances
and is therefore more secure despite the currency itself having less intrinsic value. It is hard to predict if the Yuan will eclipse the dollar and
become the worlds reserve currency in the next 20 years, smart minds on both ends of the debate disagree.
Economics is all about trade offs. There is not one totally good or totally bad system, they all achieve different objectives. Killing the dollar
comes with costs and benefits just like any other policy. I hope that this post is a brief and objective overview that allows everyone to reach their
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By: Ethan A. Huff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) does not even pretend to legitimately evaluate genetically-modified organisms (GMO) before approving them anymore, having recently green-lighted approval for a new variety of “drought-resistant” GM corn produced by Monsanto that admittedly grows no better under drought conditions than natural varieties do.
According to the Washington Post, APHIS fast-tracked the corn, known as MON87460, without ever conducting an appropriate environmental risk analysis on the crop’s efficacy, which includes determining whether or not the crop is even safe for humans or the environment. In fact, in accordance with the Obama Administration’s new hands-off approach to regulating GMOs, APHIS decided to actually approve MON87460 even after a cursory evaluation of the data exposed it as a complete failure.
“The reduced yield [trait] does not exceed the natural variation observed in regionally-adapted varieties of conventional corn,” wrote the USDA in an earlier report on the crop published last fall. “Equally comparable varieties produced through conventional breeding techniques are readily available in irrigated corn production regions”.
MON87460 is the first GMO to be approved with resistance to drought, as opposed to a pesticide or herbicide. And even though many drought-adaptive varieties of natural or hybrid corn already exist, Monsanto is pushing MON87460 on farmers all across the Midwest, and primarily in the Western plains where drought conditions are still severe, with promises that it will translate into increased yields.
Based on its initial findings, however, as well as the fact that GM crops are known to contaminate nearby conventional and organic crops, APHIS should have wholly rejected MON87460 and told Monsanto to hit the road. Instead, thanks to embedded special interests throughout the USDA and the highest levels of the federal government, this former regulatory body has become nothing more than a bureaucratic rubber stamp for the biotechnology industry.
“[Bio]technology has been spectacularly unsuccessful at delivering complex traits such as drought tolerance, which involve multiple genes and complex interaction with the plant’s environment,” wrote Dr. Helen Wallace, director of GeneWatch U.K., in a piece last year on so-called drought-tolerant GM crops. “Meanwhile, conventional breeding and new techniques such as marker-assisted selection — which uses knowledge of the plant’s genome to inform breeding, without engineering the plant, have produced a long string of successes.”
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Rev. Alban Butler (171173). Volume III: March. The Lives of the Saints. 1866.
St. Patrick, Bishop and Confessor, Apostle of Ireland
The Irish have many lives of their great apostle, whereof the two principal are, that compiled by Jocelin, a Cistercian monk, in the twelfth century, who quotes four lives written by disciples of the saint; and that by Probus, who, according to Bollandus, lived in the seventh century. But in both are intermixed several injudicious popular reports. We, with Tillemont, chiefly confine ourselves to the saints own writings, his Confession, and his Letter to Corotic, which that judicious critic doubts not to be genuine. The style in both is the same; he is expressed in them to be the author; the Confession is quoted by all the authors of his life, and the Letter was written before the conversion of the Franks under King Clovis, in 496. See Tillemont, t. 16. p. 455. and Brittania Sancta.
IF the virtue of children reflects an honour on their parents, much more justly is the name of St. Patrick rendered illustrious by the innumerable lights of sanctity with which the church of Ireland, planted by his labours in the most remote corner of the then known world, shone during many ages; and by the colonies of saints with which it peopled many foreign countries; for, under God, its inhabitants derived from their glorious apostle the streams of that eminent sanctity, by which they were long conspicuous to the whole world. St. Patrick was born in the decline of the fourth century;1 and as he informs us in his Confession, in a village called Bonaven Taberniæ, which seems to be the town of Killpatrick, on the mouth of the river Cluyd, in Scotland, between Dunbriton and Glasgow. He calls himself both a Briton and a Roman, or of a mixed extraction, and says his father was of a good family named Calphurnius, and a denizen of a neighbouring city of the Romans, who not long after abandoned Britain, in 409. Some writers call his mother Conchessa, and say she was niece to St. Martin of Tours. At fifteen years of age he committed a fault, which appears not to have been a great crime, yet was to him a subject of tears during the remainder of his life. He says, that when he was sixteen, he lived still ignorant of God, meaning of the devout knowledge and fervent love of God, for he was always a Christian: he never ceased to bewail this neglect, and wept when he remembered that he had been one moment of his life insensible of the divine love. In his sixteenth year he was carried into captivity by certain barbarians, together with many of his fathers vassals and slaves, taken upon his estate. They took him into Ireland, where he was obliged to keep cattle on the mountains and in the forests, in hunger and nakedness, amidst snows, rain, and ice. Whilst he lived in this suffering condition, God had pity on his soul, and quickened him to a sense of his duty by the impulse of a strong interior grace. The young man had recourse to him with his whole heart in fervent prayer and fasting; and from that time faith and the love of God acquired continually new strength in his tender soul. He prayed often in the day, and also many times in the night, breaking off his sleep to return to the divine praises. His afflictions were to him a source of heavenly benedictions, because he carried his cross with Christ, that is, with patience, resignation and holy joy. St. Patrick, after six months spent in slavery under the same master, was admonished by God in a dream to return to his own country, and informed that a ship was then ready to sail thither. He repaired immediately to the sea-coast, though at a great distance, and found the vessel; but could not obtain his passage, probably for want of money. Thus new trials ever await the servants of God. The saint returned towards his hut, praying as he went, but the sailors, though pagans, called him back, and took him on board. After three days sail, they made land, probably in the north of Scotland: but wandered twenty-seven days through deserts, and were a long while distressed for want of provisions, finding nothing to eat. Patrick had often entertained the company on the infinite power of God: they therefore asked him, why he did not pray for relief? Animated by a strong faith, he assured them that if they would address themselves with their whole heart to the true God, he would hear and succour them. They did so, and on the same day met with a herd of swine. From that time provisions never failed them till on the twenty-seventh day they came into a country that was cultivated and inhabited. During their distress, Patrick refused to touch meats which had been offered to idols. One day a great stone from a rock happened to fall upon him, and had like to have crushed him to death, whilst he had laid down to take a little rest. But he invoked Elias, and was delivered from the danger. Some years afterwards he was again led captive; but recovered his liberty after two months. When he was at home with his parents, God manifested to him, by divers visions, that he destined him to the great work of the conversion of Ireland. He thought he saw all the children of that country from the wombs of their mothers stretching out their hands, and piteously crying to him for relief.2
Some think he had travelled into Gaul before he undertook his mission, and we find that, whilst he preached in Ireland, he had a great desire to visit his brethren in Gaul, and to see those whom he calls the saints of God, having been formerly acquainted with them. The authors of his life say, that after his second captivity, he travelled into Gaul and Italy, and had seen St. Martin, St. Germanus of Auxerre, and Pope Celestine, and that he received his mission, and the apostolical benediction from this pope, who died in 432. But it seems, from his Confession, that he was ordained deacon, priest, and bishop, for his mission in his own country. It is certain that he spent many years in preparing himself for those sacred functions. Great opposition was made against his episcopal consecration and mission, both by his own relations and by the clergy. These made him great offers in order to detain him among them, and endeavoured to affright him by exaggerating the dangers to which he exposed himself amidst the enemies of the Romans and Britons, who did not know God. Some objected, with the same view, the fault which he had committed thirty years before as an obstacle to his ordination. All these temptations threw the saint into great perplexities, and had like to have made him abandon the work of God. But the Lord, whose will he consulted by earnest prayer, supported him, and comforted him by a vision; so that he persevered in his resolution. He forsook his family, sold, as he says, his birth-right and dignity, to serve strangers, and consecrated his soul to God, to carry his name to the end of the earth. He was determined to suffer all things for the accomplishment of his holy design, to receive in the same spirit both prosperity and adversity, and to return thanks to God equally for the one as for the other, desiring only that his name might be glorified, and his divine will accomplished to his own honour. In this disposition he passed into Ireland, to preach the gospel, where the worship of idols still generally reigned. He devoted himself entirely for the salvation of these barbarians, to be regarded as a stranger, to be condemned as the last of men, to suffer from the infidels imprisonment and all kinds of persecution, and to give his life with joy, if God should deem him worthy to shed his blood in his cause. He travelled over the whole island, penetrating into the remotest corners without fearing any dangers, and often visited each province. Such was the fruit of his preachings and sufferings, that he consecrated to God, by baptism, an infinite number of people, and laboured effectually that they might be perfected in his service by the practice of virtue. He ordained every where clergymen, induced women to live in holy widowhood and continency, consecrated virgins to Christ, and instituted monks. Great numbers embraced these states of perfection with extreme ardour. Many desired to confer earthly riches on him, who had communicated to them the goods of heaven; but he made it a capital duty to decline all self-interest, and whatever might dishonour his ministry. He took nothing from the many thousands whom he baptized, and often gave back the little presents which some laid on the altar, choosing rather to mortify the fervent than to scandalize the weak or the infidels. On the contrary, he gave freely of his own, both to pagans and Christians, distributed large alms to the poor in the provinces where he passed, made presents to the kings; judging that necessary for the progress of the gospel, and maintained and educated many children whom he trained up to serve at the altar. He always gave till he had no more to bestow, and rejoiced to see himself poor, with Jesus Christ, knowing poverty and afflictions to be more profitable to him than riches and pleasures. The happy success of his labours cost him many persecutions.
A certain prince named Corotick, a Christian, though in name only, disturbed the peace of his flock. He seems to have reigned in some part of Wales, after the Britons had been abandoned by the Romans. This tyrant, as the saint calls him, having made a descent into Ireland, plundered the country where Saint Patrick had been just conferring the holy chrism, that is, confirmation, on a great number of Neophytes, who were yet in their white garments after baptism. Corotick, without paying any regard to justice, or to the holy sacrament, massacred many, and carried away others, whom he sold to the infidel Picts or Scots. This probably happened at Easter or Whitsuntide. The next day the saint sent the barbarian a letter by a holy priest whom he had brought up from his infancy, entreating him to restore the Christian captives, and at least part of the booty he had taken, that the poor people might not perish for want; but was only answered by railleries, as if the Irish could not be the same Christians with the Britons: which arrogance and pride sunk those barbarous conquerors beneath the dignity of men, whilst by it they were puffed up above others in their own hearts. The saint, therefore, to prevent the scandal which such a flagrant enormity gave to his new converts, wrote with his own hand a public circular letter. In it he styles himself a sinner and an ignorant man; for such is the sincere humility of the saints, (most of all when they are obliged to exercise any acts of authority,) contrary to the pompous titles which the world affects. He declares, nevertheless, that he is established bishop of Ireland, and pronounces Corotick and the other parricides and accomplices separated from him and from Jesus Christ, whose place he holds, forbidding any to eat with them, or to receive their alms, till they should have satisfied God by the tears of sincere penance, and restored the servants of Jesus Christ to their liberty. This letter expresses his most tender love for his flock, and his grief for those who had been slain, yet mingled with joy, because they reign with the prophets, apostles, and martyrs. Jocelin assures us, that Corotick, was overtaken by the divine vengeance. St. Patrick wrote his Confession as a testimony of his mission, when he was old.3 It is solid, full of good sense and piety, expresses an extraordinary humility and a great desire of martyrdom, and is written with spirit. The author was perfectly versed in the holy scriptures. He confesses every where his own faults with a sincere humility, and extols the great mercies of God towards him in this world, who had exalted him, though the most undeserving of men: yet, to preserve him in humility, afforded him the advantage of meeting with extreme contempt from others, that is from the heathens. He confesses, for his humiliation, that, among other temptations, he felt a great desire to see again his own country, and to visit the saints of his acquaintance in Gaul: but durst not abandon his people; and says, that the Holy Ghost had declared to him that to do it would be criminal. He tells us, that a little before he had written this, he himself and all his companions had been plundered and laid in irons, for his having baptized the son of a certain king against the will of his father: but were released after fourteen days. He lived in the daily expectation of such accidents, and of martyrdom; but feared nothing, having his hope as a firm anchor fixed in heaven, and reposing himself with an entire confidence in the Almighty. He says, that he had lately baptized a very beautiful young lady of quality, who some days after came to tell him, that she had been admonished by an angel to consecrate her virginity to Jesus Christ, that she might render herself the more acceptable to God. He gave God thanks, and she made her vows with extraordinary fervour six days before he wrote this letter.
St. Patrick held several councils to settle the discipline of the church which he had planted. The first, the acts of which are extant under his name in the editions of the councils, is certainly genuine. Its canons regulate several points of discipline, especially relating to penance.4 St. Bernard and the tradition of the country testify, that St. Patrick fixed his metropolitan see at Armagh. He established some other bishops, as appears by his council and other monuments. He not only converted the whole country by his preaching and wonderful miracles, but also cultivated this vineyard with so fruitful a benediction and increase from heaven, as to render Ireland a most flourishing garden in the church of God, and a country of saints. And those nations, which had for many ages esteemed all others barbarians, did not blush to receive from the utmost extremity of the uncivilized or barbarous world, their most renowned teachers and guides in the greatest of all sciences, that of the saints.
Many particulars are related of the labours of St. Patrick, which we pass over. In the first year of his mission he attempted to preach Christ in the general assembly of the kings and states of all Ireland, held yearly at Taraghe, or Temoria, in East-Meath, the residence of the chief king, styled the monarch of the whole island, and the principal seat of the Druids or priests, and their paganish rites. The son of Neill, the chief monarch, declared himself against the preacher: however, he converted several, and, on his road to that place, the father of St. Benen, or Benignus, his immediate successor in the see of Armagh. He afterwards converted and baptized the kings of Dublin and Munster, and the seven sons of the king of Connaught, with the greater part of their subjects, and before his death almost the whole island. He founded a monastery at Armagh; another called Domnach-Padraig, or Patricks church; also a third, named Sabhal-Padraig, and filled the country with churches and schools of piety and learning; the reputation of which, for the three succeeding centuries, drew many foreigners into Ireland.5 Nennius, abbot of Bangor, in 620, in his history of the Britons,6 published by the learned Thomas Gale, says, that St. Patrick took that name only when he was ordained bishop, being before called Maun; that he continued his missions over all the provinces of Ireland, during forty years; that he restored sight to many blind, health to the sick, and raised nine dead persons to life.7 He died and was buried at Down, in Ulster. His body was found there in a church of his name in 1185, and translated to another part of the same church. His festival is marked on the 17th of March, in the Martyrology of Bede, &c.
The apostles of nations were all interior men, endowed with a sublime spirit of prayer. The salvation of souls being a supernatural end, the instruments ought to bear a proportion to it, and preaching proceed from a grace which is supernatural. To undertake this holy function, without a competent stock of sacred learning, and without the necessary precautions of human prudence and industry, would be to tempt God. But sanctity of life and the union of the heart with God, are a qualification far more essential than science, eloquence, and human talents. Many almost kill themselves with studying to compose elegant sermons, which flatter the ear yet reap very little fruit. Their hearers applaud their parts, but very few are converted. Most preachers, now-a-days, have learning, but are not sufficiently grounded in true sanctity, and a spirit of devotion. Interior humility, purity of heart, recollection, and the spirit and the assiduous practice of holy prayer, are the principal preparation for the ministry of the word, and the true means of acquiring the science of the saints. A short devout meditation and fervent prayer, which kindle a fire in the affections, furnish more thoughts proper to move the hearts of the hearers, and inspire them with sentiments of true virtue, than many years employed barely in reading and study. St. Patrick, and other apostolic men, were dead to themselves and the world, and animated with the spirit of perfect charity and humility, by which they were prepared by God to be such powerful instruments of his grace, as, by the miraculous change of so many hearts, to plant in entire barbarous nations not only the faith, but also the spirit of Christ. Preachers, who have not attained to a disengagement and purity of heart, suffer the petty interests of self-love secretly to mingle themselves in their zeal and charity, and have reason to suspect that they inflict deeper wounds in their own souls than they are aware, and produce not in others the good which they imagine.
Note 1. According to Usher and Tillemont, in 372. The former places his death in 493; but Tillemont, about the year 455. Nennius, published by Mr. Gale, says he died fifty-seven years before the birth of St. Columba, consequently in 464. [back]
Note 2. St. Prosper, in his chronicle, assures us that Pope Celestine ordained St. Palladius bishop of the Scots in 431, and by him converted their country to the faith; this apostle seems to have preached to this nation first in Ireland, and afterwards in Scotland. Though Palladius be styled by St. Prosper and Bede their first bishop, yet the light of the faith had diffused its rays from Britain into Ireland before that time, as several monuments produced by Usher demonstrate. But the general conversion of the inhabitants of this island was reserved for St. Patrick. The Scots are distinguished from the native Irish in the works of St. Patrick, and in other ancient monuments. As to their original, the most probable conjecture seems to be, that they were a foreign warlike nation who made a settlement in Ireland before the arrival of St. Patrick. We find them mentioned there in the fourth century. Several colonies of them passed not long after into Scotland. But the inhabitants of Ireland were promiscuously called Scots or Irish for many ages. [back]
Note 3. The style is not polished; but the Latin edition is perhaps, only a translation: or his captivities might have prevented his progress in polite learning being equal to that which he made in the more sublime and more necessary studies. [back]
Note 4. A second council, extant in the same collection, ought rather to be ascribed to a nephew of this saint. Other Irish canons, published in the ninth tome of DAcherys Spicilege, and more by Martenne, (Anecd. tome 4. part 2.) though they bear the name of St. Patrick, are judged to have been framed by some of his successors. See Wilkins, Conc. Britan. & Hibern. t. 1. p. 3. The treatise, of the Twelve Abuses, published among the works of St. Austin and St. Cyprian, is attributed to St. Patrick, in a collection of ecclesiastical ordinances made in Ireland, in the eighth age, by Arbedoc, and in other ancient monuments. The style is elegant; but it may be a translation from an Irish original. Sir James Ware published the works of St. Patrick at London, in 1658, in octavo. [back]
Note 5. It seems demonstrated that the St. Patrick who flourished among the hermits of Glastenbury, and was there buried, was distinct from our saint, and somewhat older. [back]
Note 7. The popular tradition attributes the exemption of their country from venemous creatures to the benediction of St. Patrick, given by his staff, called the staff of Jesus, which was kept with great veneration in Dublin, as is mentioned in the year 1360, by Ralph Higden, in his Polychronicon, published by Mr. Gale and by others. The isle of Malta is said to derive a like privilege from St. Paul, who was there bitten by a viper. St. Patricks purgatory is a cave in an island in the lake Dearg, in the county of Donnegal, near the borders of Fermanagh. Bollandus shows the falsehood of many things related concerning it. Upon complaint of certain superstitious and false notions of the vulgar, in 1497, it was stopped up by an order of the pope. See Bollandus, Tillemont, p. 787, Alemand in his Monastic History of Ireland, and Thiers, Hist des Superst. t. 4. ed. Nov. It was soon after opened again by the inhabitants; but only according to the original institution, as Bollandus takes notice, as a penitential retirement for those who voluntarily chose it, probably in imitation of St. Patrick, or other saints, who had there dedicated themselves to a penitential state. The penitents usually spend there several days, living on bread and water, lying on rushes or furze, and praying much, with daily stations which they perform barefoot. [back]
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Following nearly a year of renovation, the Uffizi has debuted the rooms dedicated to 16th- and 17th-century artworks, showing 105 pieces by Venetian and Florentine masters across 14 rooms.
Celebrated paintings like the Venus of Urbino by Titian, Federico Barocci’s Virgin of the People and the preparatory sketch for The Fall of the Angels by Andrea Commodi are on display alongside more than 30 others that have not been shown to the public for decades. The renovated rooms vaunt newly coloured walls, each hue chosen to represent the works they play host to: green, inspired by the drapery and wall hangings seen in numerous Venetian Renaissance paintings, and dark grey for the Tuscan school, echoing the pietra serena used to build the Uffizi itself.
“It’s as though a second, new museum has opened in the gallery,” said Eike Schmidit, director of the Uffizi Galleries. “At long last we can display two sections of our collections […] which rank among the most important such collections in the world, in the best surroundings possible.”
Neighbouring the Venus of Urbino, which is just one of three paintings to hang in a room by themselves, visitors can admire works by Lorenzo Lotto, Tintoretto and Veronese, offering an overview of the Uffizi’s collection of Venetian paintings. The design choice for one of the largest rooms, the Hall of the Pillar, stands apart from the others, with light walls reflecting the inside of a church, considering the room houses the museum’s collection of altarpieces dating to the Counter-Reformation. Some of the smaller rooms have been set up to resemble studioli, one of which contains religious works, while the other has paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects.
The renovations were made possible thanks to Friends of the Uffizi Galleries, which donated 100,000 US dollars towards the new Venus of Urbino room, and Trish Savides, a member of the association who donated 15,000 dollars for the restoration of Lorenzo Lotto’s Holy Family. The 16th-century rooms are the latest in a string of renovations in recent years, which have included the Leonardo rooms and the 17th-century rooms.
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The Carisolv system was first Subsequently, use of the bur was limited to any required adjustment of the outline form, as to gain access to carious dentine. Remaining dentine caries was removed using the Carisolv gel and Carisolv set of instruments. The lesion was soaked with the Carisolv gel and left to act for 30 seconds. The Carisolv instruments were used Carisolv came into use at the end of 20 th century. It consists of two component mixtures (mainly amino acid and hypochlorite), forming an active gel. Papacarie is an emerging CMCR agent of the 21 Carisolv™ was developed to address some of these issues. The mechanism of action is based on sodium hypochlorite.
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RLS har en portfölj av starka varumärken, ChloraSolv ® och Carisolv ®. Bolaget är noterat på Nasdaq First North Growth Market. In contrast to Caridex, the new system uses three amino acids – lysine, leucine and glutamic acid– to enhance the effect of sodium hypochlorite on denatured collagen, and to decrease the involvement of healthy hard dental tissue, although some of the disadvantages remained [3 … The purpose of this controlled clinical trial was to compare the working time for caries removal in primary teeth, the need for local anesthesia and patient cooperation, when the chemomechanical Carisolv or the conventional mechanical method were Carisolv cleaned debris better than NaOCl gel at the apical third. Carisolv can be used as an adjunct to root canal preparation.
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After 30 sec, caries was removed with excavators and the muddy gel cal use are capable of effective, controlled ablation of hard dental tissue.2 Some clinical trials have suggested that Carisolv gel is highly efficient in caries removal, leaving clean and retentive denti-nal surfaces.2 However, not all researchers agree with these conclusions. Therefore, such studies should be periodically updated owing to the Currently, Carisolv is well known for its efficiency in the removal of the root smear layer. Based on the above information, the present study investigated the Carisolv III system, which is mainly comprised of chloramine T and papain.
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26 AVILABLE FORMS 27. 27 BIOCOMPATIBILITY Most of studies shown that the effects of carisolv on the human pulp tissue & on oral mucosa are harmless.
3- Softened caries can then be scraped away using the PowerDrive and/or the Carisolv hand instruments. 4- Repeat steps three and four without waiting 30 seconds, until the cavity is free from caries. 5- Inspect and fill as usual 2020-03-01 Although the Papacarie ® manufacturer recommends the use of old, blunt curettes, we opted to use the instrument supplied with the Carisolv ® kit in order to obtain standardization.
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Disc Read Errors (DREs)
The PlayStation 2 was infamous for the number of disc read errors that occurred. There are a number of causes for this problem and a number of fixes:
- Clean the disc: Dust or smudges from fingerprints can cause disc reading problems. Use a high quality cleaning cloth and remove all smudges from the disc by lightly wiping outward from the center hub. Do not use a circular motion.
- Clean the disc drive: If not the disc itself, dust buildup in the drive is often the culprit. For the tech savvy, you may remove the disc drive, and gently clean the assembly with a cleaning cloth. For a less intrusive approach, use a can of compressed air, and attempt to blow the dust out from the vents and the disc tray, though this may also cause dust to settle where it is not desired.
- Repair the disc: If your game disc is scratched, it is sometimes possible to recover the disc with a disc repair kit.
- Ensure proper ventilation: To avoid overheating, make sure that your PlayStation 2 is placed in a well ventilated area, and that the vents are not obstructed.
Having problems with your PlayStation 2? Check out the PlayStation 2 Troubleshooting page.
Identification and Background
Released March 2000 by Sony, the Sony PlayStation 2, or "PS2", is a sixth-generation gaming console, competing with the Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, and the short-lived Sega Dreamcast. The PlayStation 2 has secured the title of the best selling game console ever, with over 140 million units sold as of 2009. It is backwards compatible with most PlayStation games. The smaller, thinner, and quieter Slimline PlayStation 2 was released October 2004.
The guides and teardowns linked on this page are all related to the original bulky model.
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It was in November 2015 that William Dalrymple had written the text for a collection of Steve McCurry’s photographs on India. Less than four months later, Dalrymple has come out with his own book of photographs — a suite of black and white images, published by HarperCollins, and titled The Writer’s Eye.
The photographs are the results of the writer-historian’s travels over the past 18 months — ranging from “Leh to Lindisafarne, from the Hindu Kush to the Lammermuirs across the rolling hills south of Sienna”, as he mentions in an introduction to The Writer’s Eye.
While Dalrymple has been known over the past two decades for his books, like White Mughals, Nine Lives and City of Djinns, his foray into photography is not a departure from his oeuvre. Rather, it is a return to his roots.
Dalrymple’s interest in photography began very early on — at the age of seven, in fact, which was when he got his first camera, a tiny Kodak. The writer says that in a sense, photography was “in his blood” — his great-great-aunt Julia Margaret Cameron was a noted photographer in the 19th century. Dalrymple has described sifting through the portraits she shot, as a child, and being impressed by them. But his own photographs as a young man were influenced by Don McCullin, Faye Godwin, Bill Brandt, and of course, Bruce Chatwin.
“(Theirs) were the images that influenced me,” says Dalrymple. “These dark, grainy, alienated landscapes. I do like these very black, anthracite skies; velvety landscapes.”
Dalrymple's photos are also being exhibited at Sunaparanta: Goa Centre for the Arts, the Vadehra Art Gallery in Delhi and in June, at the Grosvenor Gallery in London. He admits that photography engages a very different part of him, as compared to writing.
“When you’re writing, you’re thinking about something intensely. It’s a very considered act. You edit, re-edit. Photography is about capturing something in the instant; if you’re a second late, it passes. It doesn’t come from an intellectual part of the brain… With writing you’re definitely out to say something. It’s an intellectual act. Photography is far more instantaneous, spontaneous. It’s a different process,” Dalrymple says.
While Dalrymple was shooting throughout his early adulthood (he saved up to buy a Contax 35 mm camera at the age of 15, and even developed his own photos in the darkroom), writing eventually took over photography as his “primary creative outlet”. Incidentally, it was a review for an exhibition of Faye Godwin’s photos that led Dalrymple, then a student at Cambridge, into journalism and writing.
But now that he has returned to photography after so many years, he is still drawn to similar images. “I’m finding amazing continuities (between the photographs I took then and now),” Dalrymple says. “It’s like rediscovering a part of me.” Does that also mean he’s now constantly looking at the world through a figurative lens, seeking out the perfect frame in every vista? “Yes, when you’re fixated by photography and are in the headlights of it, you do start looking at landscapes with a view to capturing photographs. You’re like a hunter in a way, on the lookout for prey,” he says.
His choice of camera now is his trusty Samsung cellphone, which he has previously said is much more convenient than lugging around a bulky SLR. Does that also mean making compromises in the kinds of photographs he wants to take? Dalrymple, who has been hanging up photographs all afternoon in preparation for his exhibition in Goa, says using a cellphone camera has had its benefits and disadvantages: “You do lose things (image quality) which wouldn’t happen if you were using a DSLR or large format camera. I’m not using a wide angle lens. You can’t work in low light, can’t work at high speed… but in a way, it’s good because you aren’t worrying about shutter speed. You always have your weapon with you. SLR images would have been sharper, larger, but there is an immediacy and suddenness to using a cellphone camera.”
Now that he has “rediscovered” it, Dalrymple doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to put his photography on the backburner again. “I should be working on my next big book – a history of how the East India Company took over India. But for two weeks now I’ve been travelling and my wife pointed out that I’ve been taking more photographs than writing,” he admits. “So photography is going to be a wonderful distraction.”
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Today Swine flu has continued to spread and cause concern throughout the world. Governments have launched massive campaigns to create awareness among the general public about this disease. In spite of this, it continues to spread and pose a serious threat to millions of people.
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Philippines typhoon response: a week of obstacles, a month of delivery, years of support
Sarah Dransfield Senior Press Officer
6th Dec 2013
One month on the aid effort has helped millions to survive but serious gaps remain
Despite widespread destruction and massive logistical obstacles in the wake of the Philippines typhoon, fast action backed by generous international support and the solidarity of local people has helped millions of people survive and prevented any major outbreak of disease, Oxfam said today.
One month on from the worst typhoon to hit landfall ever recorded, the international agency says that the Philippines authorities have stepped up to actively lead and coordinate a huge complex aid effort. That effort - combined with widespread evacuations ahead of the storm - has helped saved lives and prevented a public health emergency despite the destruction of hospitals, clinics, and water supplies.
Donors and members of the public from around the world gave generous support: nearly $400m of aid was pledged within the first few weeks and military assets were provided that helped to overcome the extreme logistical challenges. These obstacles include damaged airports, seaports, roads and bridges, vast jungles of debris, as well as a loss of communications that plunged much of the disaster zone into an information black hole.
After the initial chaos caused by Haiyan's impact, the United Nations, local, national and international organisations have also worked well together with the government, to improve coordination and expand the aid effort. Oxfam has now reached a quarter of a million people with aid, including by helping to restore Tacloban's water supply.
Oxfam's Country Director in the Philippines Justin Morgan said: "It's been immensely challenging to get aid through, but the response, both from the people of the Philippines and the international community, has been amazing.
"Our main concern now is supporting rural communities who have not received anything like adequate assistance yet and making sure people are able to quickly rebuild their homes, infrastructure and livelihoods, in a way that will make them more resilient to future shocks."
An assessment published today by Oxfam, warns that major gaps remain, with millions of people especially in rural and hard to reach areas, having received little official aid. Many have relied on local charities, churches and their fellow citizens at home and abroad. Oxfam says the relief effort must expand faster to provide enough assistance to everyone who needs it.
In addition, substantial longer term support will be needed to prevent affected areas, many of which were already amongst the poorest parts of the Philippines, sliding further into poverty, and exposing communities to greater risks from the next typhoon in a disaster prone country.
Massive needs remain. Nearly 3 million people are relying on some form of food assistance and 4 million people are homeless and in need of shelter. An Oxfam assessment in northwest Leyte found some communities had nothing to eat except the food aid they received and less than 10 per cent had proper emergency shelter. There are also risks to the safety of vulnerable groups such as woman and children. The need to accelerate and expand the aid effort is indisputable.
Local organisations are worried that climate change will likely cause typhoons like Haiyan to be more common in the future.
Voltaire Alferez, National Coordinator of Oxfam's partners in the Philippines, Aksyon Klima Pilipinas, said: "Typhoon Haiyan is the shape of things to come - with climate change set to increase the severity of typhoons in the region and projected sea level rises to compound the effects of deadly storm surge. The Philippines will need sustained support and programmes to prepare for more storms like this. Ultimately it also needs action on reducing the threat of climate change."
The Philippines is hit by approximately 20 typhoons a year and has been relatively successful at preparing for and reducing the risk of disasters. It evacuated 800,000 people in the wake of the storm which undoubtedly saved many lives. However it needs to redouble its efforts to make sure those authorities and organisations at the frontline of any disaster response must be better equipped to deal with future shocks. The underlying poverty and inequality that made people vulnerable lie at the heart of why the communities in the Philippines were so severely hit. Addressing these issues
should be a priority as the country goes forward.
Record breaking storms such as Haiyan show that the most powerful storms will inevitably cause destruction. The need for international agreements to cut the carbon emissions that fuel global warming is far beyond urgent.
Video news release of footage shot in Tacloban available here: http://wordsandpictures.oxfam.org.uk/pages/search.php?search=%21collection15138&k=e922a2516e
Live interviews via BGAN will also be available
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Notes to editors
A month after a super typhoon ripped through the centre of the Philippines international agency Oxfam has helped nearly 250,000 typhoon survivors in its response to the humanitarian crisis.
In Leyte it has so far helped 155,000 people, in North Cebu and Bantayan Island it has helped 80,000 and on Samar Oxfam has helped 11,200 people
In Tacloban, working together with the local authority, UNICEF and local organisation called A Single Drop for Safe Water, Oxfam helped restored the city's water supply to 80 percent of its inhabitants within a week of the typhoon hitting.
Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (AKP) is a national network of 40 civil society networks and organizations working on different climate change issues. As a network, AKP advocates for climate adaptation, mitigation, finance and technology transfer both in the international and national levels. Member organizations work with local authorities to ensure that climate change is built into their plans and programmes.
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The first Croatian edition of the A Sand County Almanac has been published
In Sveti Martin na Muri, 07.04.2021
We are proud to present the first Croatian edition of the cult work A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. It is the 15th language in a row to which the book has been translated since its original edition 70 years ago which indicates its importance. The credit for the translation is signed by Siniša Golub, who points out that it is a great honor and personal pleasure for him. The 272-page book brings 41 essays that have changed the view of the world of nature, not only the grandiose and picturesque nature of national parks, but also nature on farmland, in a nearby forest, meadow or stream. We need the ethics of the earth more than ever, and with this book we will realize that we are not alone when, out of ecological conscience, we sympathize with the nature around us. Topics that are more relevant today than ever, Leopold pondered 80 years ago.
The publisher of the book is SmartWay d.o.o., where you can also order your copy. For more information you can contact us by email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Charlie Schleicher is the only full-time employee at Spaah!, a downtown Bloomington business that offers manicures, massages, and facials.
The spa’s owner promoted Schleicher from part-time a little over a year ago, which meant more pay, more hours, but no health benefits.
“At one point we met with an insurance agent and it was just sort of overwhelming and not very clear and very expensive,” Schleicher says. “Most of the options were easily close to $300 a month, just for something basic.”
Enter the Affordable Care Act
After meeting with the insurance agent, Spaah! owner Donna Lafferty thought the federal health care exchange might be a less expensive solution.
“My husband and I shopped for it for ourselves,” Lafferty says. “We have the same plan and we told Charlie that ‘Hey this plan’s great, check this out.’”
Lafferty told Schleicher that if she signed up for an individual plan on the federal healthcare exchange, the spa would reimburse her for it.
“[Schleicher is] wonderful and we want to keep her and make her happy,” Lafferty says. “It’s important that she not risk everything. If she gets sick or something – God forbid something would happen – no health insurance at all – how does she pay for hospitalization and doctors?”
Why March 31 Is Important
The Lafferty’s are not required to provide health insurance to their employees since Schliecher is their only full time worker.
But if Schleicher doesn’t want to pay a fine, she needs to get health insurance soon.
The original deadline of March 31 still holds true for some people, although the Obama administration recently announced extensions for complicated cases or people who are having trouble with the sign up process.
The penalty for remaining uninsured is 1 percent of your yearly income or $95, whichever is higher. That will rise to 2 percent or $325 in 2015.
While $95 in one year doesn’t sound like much compared to paying $100 to $200 a month for a healthcare plan, those that go without insurance aren’t getting anything for their money, and uninsured individuals are still responsible for 100 percent of their medical costs.
Indiana University health policy professor Kosali Simon says the fines might have more of an impact once people start seeing the money coming out of their paychecks.
The same is true, she says, for businesses that are required to provide health insurance for their employees.
“When the employer fines start being collected, you may see more people being insured compared to those currently being insured, coming in from other sources of insurance,” she says.
Simon says after the deadline passes, the emphasis will shift to documenting the experiences of people with the individual plans.
If the experiences are mostly positive, then more young people may sign up based on what they’re hearing from friends and neighbors, and insurers will lower premiums for 2015. Or the opposite could happen.
Young, Healthy Demographic Key To The System
Insurers say young, healthy people like 29-year-old Schleicher are key.
The thinking goes that young adults will help stabilize the risk pool and enable insurers to cover more expensive older and sicker adults.
Fewer young adults have signed up for the exchanges than anticipated. Data from the Department of Health and Human Services released in February shows only 23 percent of Hoosiers who have signed up for insurance are between 18 and 34 years old.
Still, a Kaiser Family Foundation study sounded a note of optimism. In simulation models where less than a quarter of the risk pool are young adults, the study predicted premium increases of only 1 percent or 2 percent–well outside of the risk for the premium “death spiral” predicted by critics.
The study’s authors say it’s because the emphasis on young adults is less important than the emphasis on healthy individuals overall. The authors also point to government subsidies that will take some of the sting out for insurers.
Meanwhile, almost 65,000 Hoosiers have signed up in Indiana out of the 145,000 who are eligible.
Race To The Finish
As the March 31 deadline approaches, Lafferty and Schleicher are trying to clear up the last few financial questions, such as taxes on Schleicher’s health benefits.
Simon says in the coming months and years, she expects to see more creative arrangements like the one Lafferty and Schleicher have made among small businesses.
“For small employers, hiring workers earlier, they would’ve had trouble providing health insurance,” Simon says. “Now the ACA means these workers have alternative sources. So they could pay them more.”
For the most part, Schleicher is happy about the situation.
“My mother has a heart attack every time she talks to me because she just can’t believe that I don’t have health insurance,” Schleicher says. “She says it’s unbelievable and wants me to move back home. She can’t believe it exists. She was very very happy and for her it was a big relief cause then she doesn’t have to worry as much.”
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ABBOTSBURY Swannery is the only place in the world where guests are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting mute swans.
Families looking for something more unusual to do this summer will enjoy a visit to the popular swannery, where they can help to hand feed 600 swans, swing on the swinging nests play area or get lost in the giant maze.
Guests can also race around the go-karting track, climb up the hay bale mountain or take a ride around the Swannery on the tractor and trailer ride Visitors will be able to see the young cygnets that have hatched in the last couple of months and help out at their daily feeds, which take place at noon and 4pm daily The unique setting of this natural wildlife habitat is popular with filmmakers and has been used as a location for Harry Potter filming. The swans at Abbotsbury are all free flying and there are no cages.
The swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built the St Peter’s monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040s.
The swannery is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tickets cost £10.95 for adults and £7.95 for children.
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El Barto is Bart Simpson's graffiti-tagging alter-ego, and is one of the most infamous outlaws in Springfield. El Barto's writings known as graffiti are around Springfield. This long-running joke has never been unveiled by anyone -law enforcer or otherwise- to anyone in Springfield, even with the large amount of clues given throughout the series.
El Barto's signature can be seen in a number of different places around town, especially on state buildings. To this day, El Barto's true identity remains a mystery to the vast majority of the people of Springfield.
However, Bart told Principal Skinner that he was El Barto when Bart and Skinner fell into a vat of Peanut Shrimp.(Although in an episode Skinner said "you're the second worst student, Bart" right after the mysterious "El Barto") Homer also seems to know who El Barto is, as he said "If Bart can be El Barto..."
How Homer found out isn't known, but it's possible that Bart told him as well. However, Homer did once say that he suspected that Milhouse was El Barto, even though at the time he was looking at a graffiti tag that showed Bart as Zorro.
Homer tried to adopt a similar alias, but gave up quickly because his alias, El Homo, was misinterpreted as saying that Homer was homosexual, rather than the intended meaning of it being a Mexicanized version of Homer's name.
A similar character, El Muerto, was shown tagging a wall.
El Barto is also mentioned in the Episode "Barthood". Also, in this episode, Nelson finds out Bart is El Barto when they are older.
In Havana Wild Weekend Bart is seen tagging the walls of Cuba as "The Bart"
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30-10-2020 | | By Sam Brown
Recently, Miso Robotics has released a kitchen robotic assistant for $30K and has seen a great demand for the system. What does this robot do, what technologies allow it to operate, and will customers feel comfortable with robot cooked food?
One of the most popular forms of fast food is deep-fried food, including chicken, fries, and burgers. These foods are either cooked on an open flat grill or a deep fryer station and require little skill to cook correctly. Thus, of all foods to be automated, it makes sense that fast food would be the prime choice to make such an attempt. One company, called Miso Robotics, have been developing automated cooking systems to remove the need for a chef, and are now taking pre-orders for their latest robotic system. According to Miso Robotics, the $30K has seen large amounts of interest from various restaurant owners and fast food chains and intends to reduce the price over the next few years. The robotic system operates on overhead rails that allow it to move around the kitchen and can cook up to 19 different food items, including chicken, fries, onion rings, and hash browns. The back-end of the robotic system, which controls each robotic station is called ChefUI, and this UI allows for other kitchen staff to interact with the robotic system via a 15.6-inch touchscreen. The robotic system also integrates AI and learning capabilities making it able to reclassify new foods, how to cook them, and how to learn from past mistakes.
What technologies do robotic chefs require?
At first glance, technologies that are important to a robotic chef system would appear to include motor controllers, feedback sensors, and cameras. However, if this were the case, then robotic chefs would have been designed and developed years ago. If one thing has bee made clear with the many decades of attempts, simple code that tells a robotic system how to flip a burger or crack an egg simply does not work as there are too many variables involved.
Arguably, the most important technology in any robotic chef system is artificial intelligence. AI is critical in such a design as it allows for a system to not only understand its environment but learn from it too. Initially, a robotic chef would be shown different foods at different stages of coding, and from this sensory information, the AI would be able to understand the cooking process, and how best to cook food. Furthermore, AI systems also help the robotic chef to recognise various utensils, cooking implements, and food around the kitchen, and none of these need to be placed next to special codes or designated areas so the robot knows where they are. Instead, the robotic system can observe the kitchen, use AI to apply object recognition, and then work around that information to cook food. The importance of AI goes further when the system can be given feedback from customers on the end quality of the food, and this can enable for improvements long term in a similar fashion to experienced chefs.
Robotic chef systems, as they currently stand, cannot smell or taste, meaning that they will not be able to perform catering jobs involved with fine cuisine. The inability to smell and taste also means that such systems may also struggle to recognise quality ingredients from those that may be substandard. Thus, robotic chefs may play a supervisory role as opposed to a mainline chef; ensuring that food doesn’t burn, preventing over boiling, and passing dishes across the kitchen. The Miso Robotic system is a good example of how robotic systems will help kitchen staff as fast food is generally preprepared at a factory and then reheated/recooked in the restaurant. The simplistic cooking style and lack of a need for a trained chef is a simple task for an AI to achieve but is a good industry to develop automated cooking systems further.
One advantage that restaurants may see from such systems is the ability to continue functioning during pandemics such as COVID-19. As robotic systems do not get ill, nor can they pass on infections to customers, they may be able to keep kitchens operational, thus enabling the business to continue operation. Those same robotic systems can also help to reduce staff costs, but this comes with a moral dilemma whereby staff at the lowest skill are being made redundant with few employment alternatives.
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US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War II. Elected to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1955 to 1963. He was defeated in 1962.
Betty Jane Burner Weaver (1920 - 2012)*
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Discussion Paper series, Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit 6171
In this paper we show that vocational training is an important determinant of productivity growth. We construct a multi-country, multi-sectoral dataset, and quantify empirically to what extent vocational training has contributed to increase the growth rate of labor productivity in Europe between 1999 and 2005. We find that one extra hour of training per employee accelerates the rate of productivity growth by around 0.55 percentage points.
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Posted Apr 27, 2017 by Martin Armstrong
The European Union (EU) has been pushing Italy for a very long time to reduce its deficit. Of course, governments are never capable of reducing their own expenditure. This results going in only one direction – raising taxes. Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni had to agree on the concrete measures. The bill is now being discussed in Parliament, which has 60 days to pass. Italy has the second highest debt in the Eurozone after Greece.
This is why the EU is doomed. There will never be any reform that addresses the people. It is always about raising taxes to maintain government power and to hell with the people. The upcoming Germany vote still appears to be fragmented and as a result, Merkel may remain as Chancellor at the end of the day. We will have to run our models soon on the German election.
This is why I have warned that the Euro will fail. Had Brussels consolidated all the debts from the outset, then the Euro would have competed against the dollar. Leaving everyone to hold their own debts only created a single currency and then the fear that if one member expended their debt, it would impact everyone else.
This system is tearing Europe apart and unemployment in each country will turn to civil unrest and point the finger at Brussels. The debts should have been consolidated and the central bank would have then had a single bond issue for reserves. Now, the entire banking system has to be politically correct, owning a piece of everyone. Even the ECB has 40% of all government debt throughout the Eurozone.
It is beyond brain-dead to maintain this system demanding individual countries sacrifice their own domestic policy objectives for Brussels’ demands. In the USA, each state has its own agenda, but their debt is not acceptable as reserves for the banks. The Euro system is simply like being somehow half-pregnant.
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1. This is a plaintiff's appeal arising out of a suit to recover damages for malicious prosecution. Both the Courts below have dismissed it on the ground that it is barred by limitation. The only question that arises for consideration in this appeal is one of limitation.
2. A complaint under Section 500, I.P.C., was filed by the defendant against the plaintiff in the Court of a Magistrate on 26th May 1924. By an order dated 8th August 1924, the accused was discharged The defendant filed an application before the Sessions Judge for ordering further enquiry under Section 436, Criminal P.C. Notice was issued to the accused to appear and show cause why a retrial should not be ordered. On cause being shown the application was ultimately dismissed on 25th October 1924. The present suit was instituted on 24th October 1925, i.e., more than one year after the order of discharge but within one year of the dismissal of the application by the Sessions Judge.
3. Article 23, Lim. Act, admittedly applies to this case, and under it one year is to be calculated from the date 'when the plaintiff is acquitted or the prosecution is otherwise terminated.' This was not a case of acquittal at all. We have to see when the prosecution terminated. Obviously the article implies the final termination.
4. The word 'prosecution' has not been defined in any statutory enactment. It is undoubtedly a word of much wider scope than a trial or even an enquiry by a Magistrate. Murray's New English Dictionary explains the word 'prosecution' as meaning in strict technical language a proceeding either by way of indictment or information in the criminal Court in order to put an offender on his trial, the exhibition of a criminal charge against a person before a Court of justice, and in general language the institution and carrying on of legal proceedings against a person.
5. The question before us is whether an application for further enquiry and for ordering a retrial under Section 436, in the exercise of the revisional jurisdiction of the Sessions Judge can be deemed to be either a continuation of the prosecution or a fresh prosecution in itself. There are two cases in favour of the view taken by the Courts below and there is no direct authority against that view. In Narayya v. Seshayya 23 Mad. 24, it was held that a suit brought within one year from the dismissal of a revision petition filed against an order of acquittal but more than one year after the acquittal was barred by limitation. The judgment is very brief and no detailed reasons are given. The case may also perhaps be distinguished on the ground that the District Magistrate to whom the application in revision had been made from the order of acquittal had himself no jurisdiction to order any further enquiry or retrial or set aside the acquittal; at best he could report the case to the High Court., Moreover in a case where the prosecution ended in acquittal the language of Article 23 leaves no room for argument, as it provides specifically that limitation is to run from the date of acquittal. It is not, therefore, necessary to consider when the prosecution 'terminated.' It is only in cases which ended otherwise than in acquittal that it falls to be considered as to when the prosecution terminated. Purushottam Vithal Das v. Raoji Hari A.I.R. 1922 Bom. 209 is a direct authority in support of the view that limitation begins to run from the order of the discharge and the subsequent revision proceedings do not in any way affect the matter.
6. Now there is plenty of authority that the word 'prosecution' has a very wide significance and does not merely mean an actual trial or an enquiry which may result in a conviction and the imposition of imprisonment or fine. In the case of C.H. Crowdy v. L.O. Reilly 17 C.W.N. 554 it was laid down that an action for damages would lie in the case of an application under Section 107 of the Code and that it was not essential that the original proceeding should have been of such a nature as to render the person against whom it was taken liable to be arrested, fined or imprisoned. The same view was followed by the Calcutta High Court in Bishun Pershad Narain Singh v. Phulman Singh 19 C.W.N. 935. It was there remarked that the term 'prosecution' should not be interpreted in the restricted sense in which it is used in the Criminal Procedure Code and that if a person maliciously and without reasonable and probable cause sets the machinery of the criminal law in motion, he is responsible for the consequences. This view was accepted by our High Court in Mohammad Nizullah Khan v. Jai Ram 41 All. 503 where an action was held to lie on account of an application for binding down to keep the peace under Section 107, Criminal P.C.
7. Indeed, there is one case which has gone still further. Narendra Nath De v. Jyotish Chandra Lal A.I.R. 1922 Cal. 145, was a case where the defendant had applied to the Court of the Munsif under Section 195 of the old Criminal P.C., for sanction to prosecute the plaintiff. Although the application for sanction was a preliminary or initial stage in a criminal prosecution and was actually filed in a civil Court, the learned Judges held that the claim for damages for malicious prosecution was maintainable. They held that as the proceedings for sanction had been instituted maliciously and without just reasonable or probable cause they gave rise to a sufficient cause of action. It seems to us that an application in revision for ordering an enquiry or a retrial is on a much stronger footing than a mere application for sanction to file a complaint. If the latter is deemed to be a prosecution, much more should be the former.
8. In the case of Gaya Prasad v. Bhagat Singh 30 All. 525, persons whose names did not appear on the face of the proceedings as complainants but who were directly responsible for the charge and for the production of evidence and for the conduct of the case before the police and in the Court were held to be liable for damages in action for malicious prosecution, Similarly their Lordships of the Privy Council in the case of Balbhaddar Singh v. Badri Sah A.I.R. 1926 P.C. 46, held that a man who had given information to the authorities which naturally led to the prosecution, even though he himself was not, in the most literal sense of the word, the prosecutor was liable in an action for malicious prosecution for damages on account of the information supplied by him which caused trouble.
9. When the application under Section 436 is preferred before a Sessions Judge and notice to show cause has been issued, the Judge has himself power to make further enquiry into the case of the accused person who has been discharged or direct any subordinate Magistrate to make such enquiry. While such a proceeding is pending before a Sessions Judge the accused, in our opinion, is being prosecuted and in order to save himself from a retrial he must satisfy the Judge that there is no case against him. Taking the word 'prosecution' in its wider sense we fail to see why it should not include a criminal proceeding of this nature before a Sessions Judge or a High Court. If this view were not to be accepted the result would be that the discharged person would be compelled to institute his suit for damages oven though the matter is still sub judice and is being considered by the Sessions Judge or by the High Court. It seems extraordinary that a plaintiff should be compelled to sue while it is yet a question whether his retrial is not going to be ordered. Of course as soon as the order of discharge was passed the prosecution in the Magistrate's Court terminated. If no further proceedings are taken the prosecution must be deemed to have terminated on that date. But if, as a matter of fact, the matter is taken up in revision to a higher authority which has power of interference and proceedings sanctioned by the Criminal Procedure Code are being pursued, the prosecution can no longer be said to have finally terminated. Its final termination would be only when the proceedings in revision have come to an end in favour of the discharged person.
10. One may take the case of a Government appeal from an acquittal as an illustration. The order of acquittal terminates the prosecution for the time being. The filing of an appeal does not ipso facto vacate that order; and yet while the appeal is pending it can hardly be said that the prosecution has terminated. We think that in the same way while a revisional application is pending the prosecution must be deemed to be still continuing and not finally terminated.
11. It has been suggested that inasmuch as a further enquiry cannot be claimed in revision as of right and as there is no statutory period of limitation fixed for an application for revision, time should not be extended after the order of discharge. As a matter of practice revisions are not admitted when the application is very stale and irrespective of the question whether the Sessions Judge exercises his discretion ultimately or not, the complainant has no grievance if while his application for further enquiry is pending it is considered that his prosecution of the accused is still continuing. It is only after the dismissal of such an application that the accused is freed from the worry of the criminal proceedings, and is in a position to think of a civil suit for damages.
12. As a matter of fact it is conceivable that the original complaint might have been filed on the basis of information received from certain witnesses or documents believed to be genuine and, therefore, might not be without reasonable and probable cause, in which case no suit for damages would lie on account of that. But in the course of the trial it may be disclosed that the oral evidence was false and perjured or that the documentary evidence was forged, resulting in the discharge of the accused. If the complainant persists in taking the matter up to the revisional Court without any reasonable and probable cause there seems no reason why he should not be liable for damages on account of the latter proceedings, though there was no such liability on account of the earlier one.
13. Differing from the views expressed by the learned Judges of the Bombay High Court we would hold that the prosecution finally terminated when the application in revision was dismissed and that the present plaintiff, if he can make out a case of malicious prosecution which was false and without reasonable and probable cause, is entitled to damages not only on account of the proceedings in the Magistrate's Court but also the revisional proceedings before the Sessions Judge. The latter has given him just as good a cause of action as the former. The appeal is allowed, the decree of the lower appellate Court is set aside and the suit is remanded under Order 41, Rule 23 to that Court for disposal. The costs will abide the event and will be on the higher scale.
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Mobile Payments: A Question of 'What' and 'When'
Sep 1, 2012 5:00 AM PT
There has been a lot of hype about mobile payments, especially last year, with executives proclaiming adoption to be a rapidly growing trend. While we know that consumers are using their mobile devices to access information on the Internet, are they actually using them to shop?
The idea of purchasing while on the go or simply waving a smartphone at an item to buy it in-store sounds attractive, but is this actually a reality that both retailers and consumers are ready to embrace?
It seems adoption of mobile payments has not grown as quickly as anticipated, despite all of the excitement around the concept. Should retailers be doing anything now to address what's currently available and prepare for what's potentially to come?
To address this, let's take a look at what developments there have been recently in payment technology, consumer attitudes toward mobile payments, and external factors such as legislators.
At this year's Mobile World Congress, eBay and PayPal both made major announcements of partnerships that would allow them to expand their acceptance of mobile payments. And just this past June, there were several announcements that demonstrated a renewed focus on the mobile payments arena.
For example, global mobile payments startup Kuapay, which offers a wallet app, closed a US$4 million round of funding from a single, private investor. And another mobile payments startup, Square, announced that it was rolling out new functionality in its devices for accepting payments.
As the mobile wallets of Google and PayPal go head to head for first-mover advantage, who is going to win the race? The wallet and NFC are pieces of technology where Google seems to be leading. When it comes to providing complete services, PayPal is first. It's going to be an interesting race.
Regardless of all else, the technology and service partnerships continue to forge ahead. The real benefit of these developments is that when retailers and consumers are ready to embrace mobile payments, the technology should be widely available and robust enough to meet retailers' and consumers' needs.
Mobile payment security continues to remain a high concern for consumers. Many remain quite skeptical of smartphone-generated payment solutions and in the near term are not likely to give up traditional forms of payment. Some reports have indicated that half of all American consumers say potential security and fraud significantly influence their likelihood to use smartphone technology to make purchases in the future.
Certain types of businesses have actually been successful at selling via the mobile channel, though -- for instance, those selling apps, media and ticketing. The reason for this could be that app stores and media services are 100 percent optimized for mobile usage. And although physical goods have not currently been as successful, with the increase in mobile Internet usage and the proliferation of tablets and smartphones, growth in mobile commerce and mobile payments should increase.
A Consumer Financial Protection bureau official told lawmakers recently that the government may need to develop rules to keep pace with rising use of mobile payment systems. Is now the time for retailers to begin investing in mobile payments initiatives, or should they delay to see how everything shakes out? What is the most sensible approach when resources may be limited?
These are questions that many retailers are asking themselves when it comes to mobile payments. With many retailers reporting that mobile turnover only reaches 0.1 percent of their e-commerce volume, it's natural to wonder if mobile commerce -- and supporting mobile payments -- is something a retailer should be focusing on. Could mobile in fact remain more of a marketing platform than an actual sales tool? I suspect it is unlikely; this is an inevitable development -- it is just taking longer than expected.
What to Do When Resources are Tight but Opportunities for Growth Much Needed?
Retailers who have not yet started on mobile payments can at least prepare now to provide mobile solutions for their customers so as not to be left behind. There are different tacks retailers can take, but with sparse resources in mind, a sensible approach could be to reduce the mobile product portfolio to the demand of specific mobile target groups and just extend existing solutions to the mobile channel, rather than develop new mobile-only solutions.
It is easy to provide mobile forms for credit and debit card payments or a mobile PayPal solution. Just extending existing payment options to the mobile channel reduces the efforts to the design of a mobile front-end, but back-end procedures, e.g., for accounting, are identical, which reduces the efforts to an acceptable minimum that reflects the relatively low mobile turnover.
Another key area that can be addressed by retailers now is ensuring that their payments systems have watertight security measures. Trust takes time to build and seconds to destroy. One way to win consumers' confidence could be to offer a buyer and a seller protection system just like PayPal does for physical goods.
What Does the Future Hold?
Moving forward, the mobile wallets of Google and PayPal promise a breakthrough in the retail business because using the phone to pay in the brick-and-mortar store around the corner will certainly train consumers to use their mobile devices to do mobile commerce with mobile payments too.
If retailers prepare now for what's to come, they won't be left behind as their competitors start to maximize the mobile channel to its full potential.
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The National Gallery of Victoria wants to re-stage a seminal exhibition from the 1960s. But it needs to track down the art first.
In 1968 the NGV opened its new St Kilda Road building with a show called The Field. It was a radical departure from the gallery’s traditional program; it showed 74 abstract, colour-field artworks, half of which were by artists under the age of 30. The collection of hard-edge, geometric pieces ruffled feathers in the establishment but was a hit with the public.
“There was before The Field and after The Field,” says artist Janet Dawson, now 82. She was there. Two of her works appeared in the show.
“It was exuberant,” she says. “There was abstraction in Australia, but only in small galleries. This was the first time the public really got a look at it.”
In 2018 it’ll be 50 years since The Field opened, and the NGV is marking the anniversary by recreating the show. Easy, right? Not quite.
For such a groundbreaking show, record keeping after the exhibition was a little lax. The NGV only owned three of the works. The rest were returned to artists or collectors, and so scattered across the country.
The plan to recreate The Field has already involved a lot of detective work. The fates of 60 pieces have been determined. Some were sold to private collectors and others to galleries. Some were just put in artists’ sheds. The NGV has found missing works all around Australia, from Melbourne to Perth to Canberra.
Eleven were destroyed. Some were damaged by fire and by careless removalists. One artist destroyed her painting in an incinerator in Prahran. Another swapped his work for a second-hand car. Some artists, short of materials, cut their canvas up to re-use the other side.
The National Gallery of Australia asked Dawson to remake one of her Field works from more durable materials, and she subsequently destroyed the original. “We had a good party,” she says. “Everyone started kicking it and tearing at it. It was quite amusing.”
Fourteen works are still missing, including sculpture by Clement Meadmore and paintings by Peter Booth and Sydney Ball. Adding to the loss, the NGV only has black-and-white reference photos of these vivid, colourful works, and only a few that show how the exhibition was installed.
But curator Beckett Rozentals is hopeful they’ll find the rest and recreate the show as accurately as possible.
“We don’t believe the rest have been destroyed,” she says. “They might be in private collections. Someone might have a five-metre-long Vernon Treweeke somewhere, and not know what it is.”
The works could be anywhere. And the NGV needs your help to find them.
Do you know the whereabouts of the missing works? Or were you connected with the original The Field exhibition? If so, contact the NGV with any information at firstname.lastname@example.org. A full list of sought works can be viewed here.
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Pandemonium has broken out in this 1962 grand opening view of a brand new Shoppers World discount store, which was located at 6211 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Shoppers World had a fairly fleeting tenure on the Chicago retailing scene, but in that time they managed to establish a decent presence in the city and select suburbs.
Shoppers World was founded in March 1956 with a single store by two ex-New Englanders, Alvin D. Star and Jerome Spier, both of whom worked as buyers for Boston’s legendary Filene’s department store chain. Eager to go into business on their own, they first considered opening a chain of ladies’ specialty stores, according to Robert Drew-Bear’s book Mass Merchandising. Upon visiting the super-successful Ann and Hope discount outlet in Cumberland, Rhode Island, they reset their sights on the world of discounting.
After scouting a number of locations in the greater Boston area, Star and Spier decided to pull up stakes and plant their flag in Chicago instead, where Star’s brother lived. The first store was opened at the intersection of Milwaukee, Foster and Central Avenues. Some months later, Shoppers World number two opened in Cicero, followed by a third store in 1958 in Melrose Park. By 1960, a Highland, Indiana store had been added along with two more Chicago locations.
The stores sold a mix of clothing, housewares and small appliances. In their early years, like a number of discount chains, including Korvettes, Shoppers World ran afoul of the era’s “fair trade” laws, which allowed manufacturers to set a floor below which prices of certain items could not be set. The company found itself blacklisted by a number of well-known vendors, but seemed to find a creative way around that, by setting up a special “wholesale” organization under a different name to buy from those vendors, then putting the items on sale in the Shoppers World stores. Fortunately for Shoppers World and the rest of the discount store chains, most fair trade laws went the way of the dinosaur by the early sixties.
In 1961, Star and Spier sold their six-store chain to Chicago-based Aldens, which was at the time the fourth largest catalog retailer in the United States. The new parent company invested heavily in Shoppers World, growing the chain to 14 stores (ranging from 40,000 to 120,000 square feet each). There were now stores in these Chicago suburbs as well - Mount Prospect, Niles, Oak Lawn, Chicago Heights and also in Gary, Indiana as well as downstate Decatur, Illinois and one store in more distant St. Paul, Minnesota.
Aldens itself was acquired at the close of 1964 by Gamble-Skogmo, Inc., owner of several retail chains -Gambles, Skogmos and Tempo, among others with most of their locations in America’s heartland, and Clark’s and Maclean’s in Canada.
The Shoppers World story wound down pretty quickly from there, with Gamble-Skogmo’s sale of the still 14-store strong chain in 1967 to Community Discount Stores, whose name the stores took on. The Lincoln Avenue store became a Zayre after Community’s demise, then a Kmart, according to my friend Chicago history blogger Didi. A Home Depot now sits on the site. I’m not sure where the second store pictured was located, but it might possibly be the last Shoppers World store, which opened at the corner of Fullerton and Narragansett Avenues in February 1965.
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What Are Shoplifting Laws in Illinois?
On the outset, shoplifting may appear as a relatively petty criminal offense without severe criminal offenses. However, on several occasions, that may not be the case. For many retailers, shoplifting can be a major cause of their financial cause. As such, there are a large number of merchants who have started prosecuting even minor shoplifting crimes while the punishments can be extremely serious.
Because of the severity of the crime, it is imperative to get acquainted with the shoplifting laws of Illinois, as well as, punishments one could face when they are convicted of the crime. Contrary to several other American states, the state of Illinois has defined laws, which particularly focus on shoplifting while treating the crime distinctly from other types of theft crimes. It signifies that the state laws are extremely specific and there are different kinds of actions that can lead to shoplifting charges.
However, it is important to understand that the state of Illinois has not defined any specific shoplifting charge and that denotes the individual alleged shoplifting can be frequently charged for committing a theft. The state has defined the offense of shoplifting as robbing items from retailers or trying to deprive the retailer of the full retail value of an item. According to these guidelines, these actions may be regarded as shoplifting in the state of Illinois:
- Transferring merchandise from one package or container to another
- Transferring, altering, or removing any labels or price tags
- Transferring, carrying, possessing, or taking any retail product but not paying for it
- Having a shielding device for theft detection
- Under-ringing merchandise for another or yourself
- Trying to misrepresent your ownership of a product to a merchant
A prosecutor may not find it easy to establish the intent requirement. However, laws in Illinois permits the courts to infer the retention of merchandise or deprive a trader of the actual value of the item where there is proof that the accused
- Hide the merchandise and
- Removed the merchandise or item beyond the known station to receive payments
Also, the state also mentions the separate criminal offense of theft committed by the emergency exit. Although the specific exit used for committing a retail theft may seem to be a minor act, it might signify the distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor and may lead to more severe punishments upon conviction.
Defenses Against Theft
These general defenses include:
- Lack of intent
- Intoxication/insanity/impaired mental state
- Return of property
Punishments for Shoplifting in Illinois
Criminal penalties for shoplifting in Illinois depend on the existence of specific aggravating factors or the value of the merchandise stolen.
- Class 2 felony- Shoplifting merchandisers with a value of more than 300 USD including in distinct crimes committed in the same year and using the emergency exit.
- Class 3 felony- Shoplifting property amounting to 300 USD or less and the person has a prior conviction, as well as, used an emergency exit/ shoplifting property whose value is more than 300 USD, including in separate crimes committed in the same year can be penalized by a maximum fine of 25,000 USD and an imprisonment term of two to five years.
- Class 4 felony- Shoplifting merchandise less than 300 USF and has a prior conviction/ used the emergency exit for shoplifting can be penalized by an imprisonment term of one to three years and a maximum fine of 25,000 USD.
- Class A misdemeanor- Shoplifting merchandise worth 300 USD or less can be penalized by a maximum fine of 2,500 and a maximum imprisonment term of 1 year,
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UN chief concerned over reports of alleged mistreatment of M23 detaineesListen /
A statement from the Spokespersons' office says the Secretary-General calls on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to bring the perpetrators of these reported acts to justice and underlines that mistreatment of detainees is a violation of human rights and international humanitarian law.
The Secretary-General urges the parties to exercise restraint and reiterates the importance of working within the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework to address the root causes of conflict in the DRC.
The statement says the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has raised this matter at the highest level with the FARDC (Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo) and welcomes steps by the Congolese army to investigate these claims and to hold the perpetrators of these acts accountable.
It concludes that in line with the United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy, MONUSCO has launched the process of reviewing its support to FARDC units suspected of being involved in these incidents.
Donn Bobb, United Nations.
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Tony Greig - A man you would run through brick walls for
Tony Greig, who has died aged 66, was one of cricket's pioneers and innovators.
An immense and competitive character, he was also someone who stood up for what he believed was right and was not afraid to take people on.
He did not set out to offend people but could court controversy on and off the field of play.
The clash with West Indies batsmen Alvin Kallicharran in 1974 stands out. For those unfamiliar with what happened, it was similar to the incident involving Ian Bell when England played India in 2011.
At the end of day two of the first Test between England and West Indies in Port of Spain, non-striker Kallicharran, who was unbeaten on 142, began to walk off after the final ball was bowled, assuming time had been called and it was close of play.
However, Tony, seeing Kallicharran out of his ground, had other ideas. He threw down the stumps at the non-striker's end, prompting uproar in the crowd when Kallicharran was given out.
After protracted discussion, Kallicharran, like Bell, was reinstated.
Tony was involved in more controversy in 1976, when he said he would make Clive Lloyd's West Indies side "grovel" during their three-Test series in England.
Tony knew at the time he had made a mistake, but his words were seized upon amid suggestions of racist undertones.
I was there at The Oval that summer as a 16-year-old boy when, in the wake of England's 3-0 defeat by a team that included the likes of Andy Roberts, Viv Richards and Michael Holding, Tony dropped to his knees in mocking reference to his own comments. A lot of West Indians loved him for that. Tony was certainly a showman.
Many people also remember Greig for his association with World Series Cricket in the late 1970s.
Media mogul Kerry Packer wanted to stage floodlit cricket and promised more money for the game, his Channel Nine station offering up to 10 times what the Australian Broadcasting Corporation paid to screen matches at the time.
The Australian Cricket Board kept saying "no", but Tony, who was England captain at the time, led a rebel breakaway.
The decision to join Packer's set-up was seen as the ultimate betrayal. Indeed, the infamous episode tore cricket apart for a while.
I remember going to a Professional Cricketers' Association meeting at Edgbaston at the time. It was a very heated meeting, but it soon became clear that generations would benefit from the additional money being created by the sudden hike in the cost of television broadcasting rights.
Channel Nine helped revolutionise cricket, marketing the game in a way it never had been before. It should not be forgotten that Tony had a huge part to play in that.
When he came to deliver his Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's in June this year, Tony's brother-in-law, MCC president Phillip Hodson, pointed out that the first draft contained no reference to the World Series Cricket furore, a subject on which a lot of the MCC still felt very strongly.
But Tony did not duck the issue when it came for him to speak and had cleared the air with many disgruntled MCC members by the end of the lecture. Albeit grudgingly in some cases, most people eventually accepted that Packer's revolution had to happen.
The only person he did not get the chance to make peace with was traditionalist and cricket writer EW "Jim" Swanton, who died in 2000. I know Tony was very upset he was unable to do that.
A proud South African who qualified to play for England through his Scottish parents, Tony was a huge man to have on your side and someone you would run through a brick wall for, because you knew he would do the same for you.
People also forget he was one of the best all-rounders England ever had, averaging 40 with the bat at a time when that was far less common than currently. He was also a very useful bowler, with either his medium pace or his off-cutters, and a fearless close fielder.
He was always on the go in life, too: looking for ways to improve cricket whether on the field or off. Who can forget the sight of him wheeling out the weather maps and all those other innovations during his time as a commentator with Channel Nine?
I remember coming back from holiday in Dubai to a message from Tony booming out of my answer machine. "Hi Aggers! I'm down to do the final in Sharjah but I'm in Australia for a wedding so I've told them you'll do the commentary!" I had only just returned from there but because Tony had asked me, I went back out.
He was a bit like our own Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld - there was always something going on whenever he was around.
And whether playing or commentating, Tony viewed every ball of a cricket match as an event.
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At Bad Monkey Electric, we stand behind our safety manual. Not only is it our duties to understand the National Electrical Code but we understand how to safely interact with electrical equipment on a daily basis -Steve Gill (President)
With only an estimated 5-10 incidents happening in the U.S. every day, Arc Flashes may not be common. But when they do happen…
The results are life-changing & horrific. An Arc Flash incident can produce temperatures up to 35,000 degrees and can cause severe burns, hearing loss, lung damage, eye injuries… the list goes on.
That’s why there’s been an intense focus by Bad Monkey Electric on preventing them by following OSHA & NFPA guidelines. In fact, studies have shown that electrical injuries are likely to occur in cases where there were NFPA 70E violations.
Arc Flash Safety Facts:
- There are an estimated 30,000 Arc Flash incidents every year
- 5-10 Arc explosions occur in electric equipment in the United States every day
- Fatal burns can occur even several feet away from the Arc
- Temperatures produced from an Arc Flash can reach 35,000 degrees
- 2/3 of all the electrical injuries result from inappropriate action of a worker
- 80% of electrical worker fatalities are due to burns, NOT shock
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There’s no place I’d rather be
Your beauty is surrounding me
For your tears black orchids bloom
My soul is fed by you
The wanting with birth, then death
It’s back to dirt
Home, to you
Earth, Me’Shell Ndegéocello
I don’t remember exactly when I came to consider myself an unapologetic tree hugger, but somehow it happened.
And I don’t remember how many Earth Days I’ve lived through, willing myself to be more optimistic about world leaders and more understanding of people’s complacency.
I may no longer be an idealistic teenager but, now that I’m almost a real grown up, I still want to believe that change is possible.
Tomorrow is 37th anniversary of World Earth Day and I find myself struggling between impatience and resignation.
Because it pisses me off that police officers take their cool sweet time to get to the scene of a crime against innocent civilians.
But an unarmed activist looking for answers to entirely reasonable questions gets forcibly removed from the EMA.
And people have to be begging the government for water, and Alutrint gets the government’s blessing to use 244 cubic metres of water a day.
And I wonder why we aren’t all in the streets, how people still manage to function, go through the motions of their days.
This Earth Day I’m asking for patience. I’m asking pissed off deities too spare us a little more time to get off our spreading backsides.
That someday soon we’ll all figure out that we all have a responsibility to dealing with what’s going on in our world. Whether it’s insisting that our offices put in a recycling bin for paper and plastics. Or blowing the whistle on companies who dump their waste in vulnerable communities.
It only takes one person sometimes to bring down Babylon.
I’m hoping that tomorrow, Earth Day, we who call ourselves unapologetic tree huggers, naturalists, environmentalists, those of us who champion causes and belong to organizations and like to talk plenty about all the problems commit ourselves to action.
And some of those who call themselves environmental activists will really do something instead of holding tight to their party card or their government subvention.
That somebody who has the information and the authority, will bother to say without fear of reproach, that yes, we can pursue a model of development that won’t kill us and rob future generations of any beauty that still remains.
That somebody might want to suggest that we go organic or ethanol with our sugar industry instead of killing it all together.
That somebody in the government who doesn’t fear Papa Patos, begins to agitate for actual work towards alternative sources of energy. Maybe we might be able to convert all that manure that passes as political discourse in the Red House, into biodiesel.
Meanwhile, as we sit around, wondering what’s to be done and who’s going to do it, hills burn and mountains are moved and land is cleared and somebody utters another piece of dotish talk about a road through the botanic gardens so that Papa Patos’ secret Diplomatic Centre being built by non-nationals can be accessed.
I want to send a shout out to all the latent activists. To all the culture jammers and graffiti artists and street thespians and turntable aficionados. And the sidewalk preachers and the subversive school teachers. There is more than one way to make a change. We don’t all have to go up for office. We don’t all have to start an NGO.
And let me just go a little eco-feminist up in here and say that we really have to stop treating the earth like the crowd in Zen as they watched as Akon dry raped that 14 year old girl. We have to stop looking on as the government and companies big and small, fling the earth about, ride it rough in a most violent and degrading way. We have to stop standing by and watching.
And when they walk off and leave her bruised, battered and stunned, we can’t be the fools in the crowd jumping up and saying ray.
We have to stop taking the chain up that this is all we can do. That this is somehow right. That the earth, like young female sexuality, is ripe for our exploitation.
This World Earth Day is a call to arms. I wonder how many soldiers will come forward.
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Abuse in Families of the Church Community:
A Study of Lutheran and Baptist Clergy and Theological Students in Australia.
A survey of 128 Baptist and Lutheran Clergy, Theological Students and their spouses was conducted to assess the extent of abuse among those in the Clergy and preparing for ministry. A total 12% of men and women reported that they had experienced abused by someone close to them in their adult life, 12.7% reported abuse in childhood and a further 13. 5% reported experiencing abuse both as adults and children. While some of this abuse had occurred in the past, 26% of the abuse was reported to have occurred in the past 12 months, 87. 5% had occurred on more than one occasion and 64% was considered as serious or somewhat serious. Of those identified as adult abuser, 16% were members of the clergy. A further group of former Clergy and their spouses, was also asked to participate. The proportion of former to present clergy who had experienced abuse was significant (X (1) = 35.25, p<.0001). The nature of a link between experience of abuse, anger expression, locus of control and marital adjustment was explored. A discriminant analysis separating abused subjects on the time of abuse, classified 92% of subjects accurately.
Coral J. Palmer
Research conducted under the supervision of Patricia Noller and Len Dalgleish of
The University of Queensland.
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Origin of pus
OTHER WORDS FROM puspuslike, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH puspus , puss
Words nearby pus
How to use pus in a sentence
Infection can last two to four weeks, and monkeypox can spread when viral material from pus makes contact with open wounds, or through short-lived respiratory droplets.There’s a second case of monkeypox in the US this year—but don’t freak out|Hannah Seo|November 18, 2021|Popular-Science
With inoculation, pus from an infected person was gathered, either in a small vial or by passing a string through one of the sores, and then passed through an open cut in a healthy subject.Mandatory immunization for the military: As American as George Washington|Gillian Brockell|August 26, 2021|Washington Post
However, because every person at that time had an understanding of the power of disease, unprotected troops engaged in desperate attempts at home self-innoculations using pus from the oozing sores of infected friends and neighbors.As U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Top the Civil War’s Toll, We're Repeating Disease History|Rachel Lance|August 14, 2021|Time
In some cases people inhaled the dried scabs of smallpox lesions or rubbed or injected pus from smallpox lesions into a healthy person’s scratched skin.Vaccine hesitancy is nothing new. Here’s the damage it’s done over centuries|Tara Haelle|May 11, 2021|Science News
Variolation was often done using pus from an infected person’s pox that doctors inserted into a cut.Wearing a mask could protect you from COVID-19 in more ways than you think|Kat Eschner|September 10, 2020|Popular-Science
Swelling, pus, the whole shebang; an angry reaction that lasted weeks.
Various scratches and cuts line her arms and face; a pus-filled abscess burns on her right arm.
At that point, Tyson had become a scavenger spewing bile and pus.
It is thinner than that of chronic bronchitis, and upon standing separates into three layers of pus, mucus, and frothy serum.
When at all abundant, pus forms a white sediment resembling amorphous phosphates macroscopically.
Pus-casts may appear if the process extends up into the kidney tubules (see Fig. 62).
In suppurations of the urinary tract pus-producing organisms may be found.
On the other hand, except in children, where the percentage is normally low, pus is uncommon with less than 80 per cent.
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Pink slips are flying in Canada.
Even as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wraps up his state visit to the United States, his country's unemployment rate rose to a three-year high of 7.3% in February. It marked the third consecutive month that Canada's jobless rate increased.
Blame the oil crash.
Canada, one of the world's biggest oil exporters, lost nearly 9,000 jobs last month in the natural resources industry, which includes the oil sector. The job losses occurred as oil prices crashed to $26 a barrel, the lowest level in nearly 13 years. Oil has since rebounded, though it remains dramatically lower from a year ago.
The job cuts in the industry began late in 2014 shortly after oil prices topped out above $100 a barrel.
"It's rippling through the economy," said Aron Gampel, deputy chief economist at Scotiabank in Toronto.
Canada's economy relies on oil exports. It slipped into recession last year amid the oil downturn for the first time since the Great Recession. Canada continues to pump lots of oil, but the country's oil sands industry needs higher prices to turn a profit.
Just look at the economic fallout in Alberta, the Canadian province that's home to big oil hubs. Unemployment there soared to 7.9% in February from 7.4% in January. Alberta lost 56,000 full-time jobs over the past year.
The unemployment rates in the U.S. and Canada have been diverging. Last month the American unemployment rate remained at an eight-year low of 4.9% thanks to robust payroll growth of 242,000 jobs.
Adjusted to the U.S. unemployment model, Canada's unemployment rate hit 6.2% in February, up from 6% the month before.
Outside of oil-centric states like North Dakota and Texas, the U.S. labor market hasn't experienced as much pain as Canada's because it's more diversified.
That's why Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, has proposed a $1 billion stimulus plan that would focus on infrastructure projects in Alberta and oil-heavy Saskatchewan.
Canada is also transitioning to a more manufacturing-led economy. That shift has been boosted by rising exports as the Canadian dollar is sitting near a 13-year low against the U.S. dollar.
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“A recently released study of second growth availability on the Tongass National Forest shows that the U.S. Forest Service can end industrial old growth logging there within 5 years while, if it chooses, still increasing the total volume of trees harvested. The Forest Service announced in May that it was considering transitioning timber sales from old growth to second growth but within 10 to 15 years. The new study shows that transition can begin immediately and finish in no more than 5 years, shifting logging to second growth in previously logged and roaded areas outside of sensitive resource lands.”
GR: Large-scale commercial logging is ecologically detrimental in all cases. Allowing old growth logging in the Tongass is typical of the shameful management of the nation’s forests by the U. S. Forest Service. Theodore Roosevelt founded the Service and placed Gifford Pinchot in charge to control the most destructive forestry practices.
Pinchot failed, and massive clear-cutting has never stopped. Timber companies with support from the U. S. Forest Service have cut and exported our forests without regard for biodiversity and ecosystem stability. To a visitor from another planet we must appear as locusts that strip all resources and then move on. The visitor might conclude that we want the Earth to do what the alien said to the humans in the movie Independence Day: “Die.”
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Europe attracting fewer immigrants
Europe should pursue an open-ended immigration labour policy to help tackle the economic crisis and ensure its working age population is maintained, according to a report presented by the Paris-based economic club the OECD on Wednesday (27 June).
Existing labour mobility barriers in Europe, coupled with a bleak job prospects, deter both low and high-skilled migrants from coming to the bloc. Overall, migration flows into Europe dropped 3 percent in 2010 with a slight increase experienced in 2011.
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Fewer and fewer people from outside Europe, but also from new accession states, are leaving their homes to seek out opportunities in the Union. Europe may be losing out as migrants find more attractive alternatives in Asia and elsewhere.
“The decline in the labour demand has been the driving force behind the fall in migration during the crisis, not restrictions imposed by migration policies,” Angel Gurria, the secretary general of OECD, told reporters in Brussels.
The EU, he said, needs to review its migration policies and promote the free-mobility of labour. He also disputed claims that immigrants take away jobs and do not sufficiently contribute to society. Instead, skilled and unskilled immigrants are a crucial component to the “building of nations and essential to the functioning of our economies.”
He noted that Europe is ageing quickly as older people begin to out number those of working age. “By 2015, immigration – at the current level – will not be sufficient to maintain the working age population in the EU,” he warned.
Jobs left behind by those retired are not replaced. They just disappear, he said.
Immigrants either occupy positions that most Europeans do not want or positions that Europeans do not have the skills to fill. Sweden is currently scouring the world to find four to five thousand individuals with the skills necessary to work in its mining sector.
The study says Asia is the leading source of migration into OECD countries and accounted for 35 percent – or 1.8 million people - of all migration flows. The figure represents a 56 percent increase compared to 2000.
“If OECD countries want to rely on a steady flow of skilled workers from Asia in the future they must take steps to maintain and improve their attractiveness,” said Gurria.
Meanwhile, unskilled migrants in Europe are now without jobs and may be exposed to abuse.
Immigration debate like in 1945
EU affairs commissioner Malmstrom said the current political climate in the EU on immigration is “difficult”.
“It is clear that not since 1945 have had so many xenophobic parties been elected in assemblies today. That of course reflects the political debate,” said Malmstrom.
The Commissioner said immigrants, migrants and Muslims have become scapegoats for some EU national political parties who are searching for easy solutions.
The tainted political discourse on the minorities has had an adverse influence on more moderate political parties. She pointed out that only 4 percent of Libyans fleeing the war last year came to Europe.
Other migrants, from Egypt for instance, primarily go to other Gulf states. The so-called wave of immigrants from North African countries to the EU has not materialised, noted the OECD.
Speaking openly about migration and their positive contribution and benefit to society is rendered all the more difficult as a result, said the Commissioner.
She also noted that migration and asylum-related policies are stuck in negotiations between the European Parliament and member states because of political rhetoric.
The European Commission, for its part, is striving for an open immigration and integration policy.
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I want to build stairs on our land, but need to drill into rock
(granite i think) in order to make posts to connect the stairs to. My
question is... is there a drilling tool (preferably as powered and
portable) that will drill through rock and make a nice big hole?
Call your rental yards. Ask for Cobra, Berema or Pionjar
Tell them what hole size you need to see if they stock the bit. If
you have granite, it should
be no problem. Plain quartz is an entirely different story. Make
sure the unit starts
and runs nicely in the yard and take notes on any control
If you get a combination breaker/drill unit, be clear on the
and be positive it is FULLY seated in the selected position.
Unless you want to bell mouth your holes, you will need to have a
flattened surface to start
your drilling. If that means chisel and grind or just plain
grinding for accuracy, that isn't a problem.
Begin your hole as perpendicular as possible, slowing down the rpm
on the drill and use an
assistant or your foot on the bit to help with accurate placement.
If you want a really clean
job, start with a drill and a sledge to make a smaller, shallow
pilot hole the bit will seat in.
Once you are accurately seated, let out the rpm to a manageable
range. Carefully pulling the
unit up and down every so often will help clear the drilled spall
from the hole, making
for easier operation. Whatever you do, don't drill all the way
through the rock. That would
not lead to a joyous result.
Also, the usual caveats about a cartridge mask, eye protection and
ear muffs apply.
Ed! You are a gentleman and a scholar!
Your response really led me in the right direction. I have a few more
Is this a job for someone unexperienced like me? That is, should only
people who really know what they are doing try this? Also, what
happens if I drill al lthe way through the rock? This is pretty much
bedrock, so I think it goes down for quite a while. Also, what if
there is a quartz vein or something? I'm not sure if there is, but
perhaps I can't see it all... would this damage the drill or cause the
drill to explode in my face? Finally, what is the difference between
a drill and a "breaker unit"?
Thanks so much for you expert help, Ed!
On Apr 30, 6:02 pm, "Edward Hennessey"
If you were near me or another experienced operator, the more
holes you have
and the more precisely you need them positioned on irregular rock
you would balance against the cost of the rental, your
inexperience and mistakes
that may be troublesome to reverse. That said, this isn't brain
surgery. If you practice
on similar spare rock first, you should be able to handle it--or
know you can't.
First, you don't want to for your installation. You want
to drill a bit deeper than the posts you are going to put in.
posts would be nice. If you manage to poke through
with a long drill shaft, especially in harder rock, the drill
can get stuck or bent and the machine can toss you if you don't
it off when it binds and starts to overspeed.
This is pretty much
Granite tends not to have big, metamorphosed quartz veins and they
usually not terribly tough when present. The other kind of white
granitic vein would be
feldspathic and feldspar is a very soft mineral. My concern for
whether you could
do this was basically pointed at solid quartz. If you go to the
and get out a rock/mineral field identification guide, you can
figure out what rock type you have.
I'm not sure if there is, but
If your rental unit was gauging drill wear and you kept at some
resistant layer without progress, even with the carbide bit I
recommend, you might get
a wear charge. Otherwise, there is no danger.
Finally, what is the difference between
Some of the machines described are both jackhammers and drills.
The selector lever down near the chuck controls which function is
operative. Many times the lever won't fully seat in the proper
unless you grab onto the drill shaft and use it to turn the chuck
gear mechanism is aligned. Don't force the lever. When things
align it will go in easily. But if you don't get it properly
might get to buy the tool if the worst happens.
These combination tools average about 70-80 pounds. In rock like
you might have,
they will drill quickly and handling the machine in this
application is pretty
much a matter of being able to lift it.
Jackhammering with them requires more operator strength. If you're
shape, they won't push you around. Otherwise, they can be a bit
for some people. If you have been eating your Spinach, you might
able to use the jackhammer to do preliminary rock removal at
difficult angles to make the
pads to receive your posts. It depends on how precise your
placement needs to
be. Diamond sawing and grinding followed by a dimpled pilot hole
would be very clean. You could even put an outward bevel on the
pads to shed rain
after you make your dimpled hole with a star drill and small
Small diamond saws are available for grinders.
Lastly, if your holes are smaller--ask the rental guys what size
holes their machines will make-- there
are Swedish and Japanese gas-powered drills out there that will be
far easier to handle...and slower
on results. I've never used these smaller machines but Pionjar
made one and that is a good name.
You're welcome. Happy to help.
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Science North is carrying on, despite the pandemic. Sudbury's hometown science centre said it will continue to deliver school programs "virtually" as the various pandemic public measures means field trips that require group transportation are on pause for now.
Science North education director Ryan Land explained that the pandemic inconvenience actually has a hidden benefit.
"The small silver lining in the current reality is that we can now book virtual programming five days a week, rather than restricting school visits to a limited number of groups, three days a week at Science North," land said in an email.
"We are grateful that all four of the school boards in Greater Sudbury have maintained their school memberships for all students throughout the pandemic, and we’ve worked closely with them to continue to deliver programming throughout," he added.
Land said that in the near term, even more students will get access to STEM-based (Science,Technology, Engineering, Math) experiential learning. If teachers or schools have questions or booking requests, they can contact email@example.com or visit www.sciencenorth.ca.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Coal mines in Kentucky would be subject to fewer state inspections under the Senate's budget proposal — a change that safety advocates say would raise the risk for miners, but one the plan's proponents argue is justified given declining mining operations in the state.
State law currently requires six inspections annually for each mine. That number would be pared to two annually under the Senate's plan. The Republican-led Senate also voted this week for deeper spending cuts for the state's mine safety and licensing office than the Democratic-run House approved in its budget version.
House and Senate budget conferees began work Wednesday in hopes of reaching an accord on a new $20 billion state spending plan for the two-year period beginning July 1. The negotiators began a line-by-line review of their differences in hopes of having a final version ready to pass next week.
Senate President Robert Stivers defended his chamber's decision to reduce the number of required annual mine inspections by Kentucky regulators. Stivers, a Republican who represents an Appalachian district, said state mining regulators would retain the authority to step up visits to mines with safety concerns.
"It doesn't stop them from doing three, four, five and six (inspections), especially if they find a bad actor or get some type of referral," he said.
The mines also receive inspections from federal regulators, he said.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo also made a case for a budget cut for the mine-safety and licensing office.
"As we all know, there are fewer coal mines," said Stumbo, a Prestonsburg Democrat who represents another Appalachian district. "And there are fewer needs, then, for inspections. And so I think some adjustment probably can be absorbed."
Steve Earle, an international vice president for the United Mine Workers, termed as "unconscionable" the proposed combination of fewer required state inspections and budget cuts for mine-safety operations.
"What's a life worth?" he said by phone. "People's lives will be put in danger. People could die because of this."
Earle said the need for strict oversight of mine safety remains as strong as ever.
"There are still some bad apples in the barrel in this industry," he said.
Kentucky had two coal mining-related fatalities each in 2012 and 2013, compared to 15 in 2006, according to the state.
The proposed cuts in required inspections and mine-safety funding come amid a downturn in the state's Appalachian coal industry.
In 2008, there were 626 licensed mines operating in Kentucky, and as of March 20 of this year there were 283, according to the state Energy and Environment Cabinet. Coal production also occurs in sections of western Kentucky.
Meanwhile, both the Senate and House cut Gov. Steve Beshear's proposed funding for the state Office of Mine Safety and Licensing.
Beshear proposed $14.7 million for the office in the first year of the budget period and $14.9 million in the second year. The House's version included $12.4 million in the first year and $12.7 million in the second year. The Senate's plan contained $9.8 million for the first year and $10 million in the second.
The governor's proposal included nearly $7.6 million of coal severance-tax revenue in each of the next two years for the office that inspects and licenses coal mines. The House lowered that amount to nearly $5.3 million each year, and the Senate included $2.6 million of that amount per year.
The Energy and Environment Cabinet warned the cuts would "greatly compromise" its ability to maintain current safety levels for miners.
"The General Assembly, following the Darby Mine disaster, wisely increased funding for mine safety and safety training so that this would not occur in Kentucky mines," the Cabinet said. "The rate of injuries and fatalities in Kentucky mines has been decreasing since that time. With passage of the Senate version of the ... budget plan, every miner in Kentucky will be put at great risk every time they enter a mine."
In 2006, five miners were killed in an explosion at the Kentucky Darby No. 1 Mine in Harlan County.
The Senate's proposed budget cuts would result in deep staffing reductions in the mine safety and licensing office, the Cabinet said. Full-time staffing would shrink from 145 now to about 85, it said.
Stivers said the Cabinet's criticism was an attempt to "protect their turf" at a time when hundreds of coal mines have closed.
"They still want the full appropriation," he said. "Tell me what the need is for that?"
Many Kentucky lawmakers, including Stivers, have blamed stricter federal environmental regulations for causing the coal industry's woes.
Coal mines in Kentucky would be subject to fewer state inspections under the Senate's budget proposal — a change that safety advocates say would raise the risk for miners, but one the plan's proponents argue is justified given declining mining operations in the state.
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TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all middle-aged patients with diabetes should be taking statins, but cardiologists fail to prescribe these medications for two out of every five such patients in their care, according to a study published in the Sept. 20 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Researchers analyzed the records of 215,193 patients (age 40 to 75 years) with diabetes but no overt cardiovascular disease who visited a cardiologist between May 2008 and October 2013. The data on the patients came from 204 cardiology practices.
The researchers found that only 61.6 percent of patients were prescribed a statin. Those prescribed statins were more likely to have cardiovascular risk factors. They also were more likely to receive non-statin cholesterol-lowering therapy (28 percent, versus 13 percent for patients not receiving a statin) and had lower mean low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (90 versus 103 mg/dL). The team noted a 57 percent variation in statin prescribing practices, even after accounting for individual patient factors such as age, gender, race, hypertension, dyslipidemia, tobacco use, and insurance coverage.
“The new cholesterol guideline recommends statin therapy in diabetic patients 40 to 75 years of age with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 70 to 189 mg/dL without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” the authors write. “The current gap in care identified in this study supports national efforts to improve the use of statins in patients with diabetes.”
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RSPB ID Spotlight Moths
RSPB ID Spotlight Moths is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 90 of our most widespread and familiar moths by renowned artist Richard Lewington.
- Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification
- Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field
- The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our moths, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them
- Practical tips on how to monitor moth populations and turn your garden into a moth haven are also included
The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
Fold-out chart, 12pp, 80 colour artworks
M. Taylor, Bloomsbury, Due August 2020
PLEASE NOTE: With pre-publication items payments will be taken when your order is placed.
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San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico - February 2017
In late 2016, Paul Keene, co-founder of Together Solar, was traveling in Mexico with his family when he and his wife Paty quickly realized there was a great need in Chiapas that Together Solar could help fill.
"Chiapas is one of the most beautiful states in Mexico but it is also one of the poorest." said Paul. Many indigenous people who live in region exist in some form of poverty. When electricity is scarce, families often rely on open flames for cooking at home. This common practice can be dangerous and can lead to accidents that leave adults and children with severe injury and burns. Without infrastructure in place, there are limited options in the form of hospitals, where many people cannot communicate with staff and doctors.
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One of the most difficult decisions a family faces is placing an elderly parent, grandparent, or spouse in a nursing home or an assisted living facility so that they can receive care for their medical and day-to-day living needs. Unfortunately, as the elderly population grows, so do the problems associated with how nursing homes and assisted living facilities treat our loved ones, and the problem seems to be getting worse.
What makes the situation even more distressing is the fact that nursing home and assisted living neglect is often overlooked, or families accept excuses designed to cover up the problems. As a result, relatives view the decline of their loved ones as inevitable rather than the result of neglect, abuse or other serious causes.
According to a report by the National Center on Elder Abuse,1 nearly 1 in 3 U.S. nursing homes were cited for violating federal standards during the two year period studied. In addition, the study noted that nearly 1 out of 10 nursing homes had violations that caused harm, serious injury, or placed seniors in jeopardy of death.
The problem is serious, and many nursing homes refuse to take the proper steps to assure that they properly care for our relatives and friends. In one study, 44% of the patients said that they had been abused while in a nursing home, and 95% said they had been neglected or had seen another resident neglected.
Nursing home abuse and neglect comes in many forms:
- Physical violence (including pushing, grabbing or shoving nursing home residents)
- Mental abuse (including yelling or swearing at nursing home residents)
Thus, in a setting where caring for seniors should be the number one priority, nursing homes are avoiding their responsibilities, and allowing abuse and neglect to becoming prevalent. From emotional abuse to physical assault, nursing home abuse is wrong. Plus, the victims are vulnerable and often do not or cannot speak up because they fear that the abuse will only worsen. As a result, is vital for family members and loved ones to recognize the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse include:
- Bed sores
- Broken bones
- Rapid weight loss or weight gain
- Emotional agitation or anxiety
- Behavior such as sucking, biting, or rocking
- Unexpected death
Nursing home abuse lawsuits can be complex. That’s why you need an attorney who will fight aggressively for the rights of your loved one. That lawyer is Attorney Thomas More Holland.
We guide our clients through every step of the legal process, explaining what you can expect from a nursing home abuse case and what to do when you have questions or concerns. We fight to recover full and fair compensation for those who have been injured though the neglect or abuse of a caretaker.
What to Do If You Suspect Abuse
If you suspect your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect, visit the facility frequently at different times of day to give your loved one every opportunity to come forward. Pay attention to your loved one’s behavior, looking for the above mentioned signs of abuse or neglect.
When Should I Consult an Attorney?
If you suspect abuse or neglect, contact us as soon as possible. Nursing home administrators may offer you compensation and ask that you sign documents that release them from further responsibility. They may even try to obstruct your efforts to move your loved one to another facility. You need an attorney on your side to protect the rights of your loved one, to fight to ensure the abuse stops, and to recover fair compensation.
When you call the Law Offices of Thomas More Holland, you will receive personal attention from our attorneys and well-trained support staff, as well as the professionalism you deserve. If you believe you have a nursing home abuse or neglect case, contact the Law Offices of Thomas More Holland by filling out a simple form, by sending an email or by calling (215) 592-8080.
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As a born and raised Canadian, this is the hardest question I have ever been asked. The idea of “What is Christmas like in Canada” took a lot of soul-searching, internet research, and some good old fashion asking mom and dad.
What part of my holiday routine was Canadian, Catholic, and French? Where did one category start and another begin?
To which I earn a small commission, at zero cost to you!
Before heading out and googling every Christmas book ever written by a Canadian, here is my shortlist of our household favorites by North American authors.
North American Christmas Books
For kids of all Ages
- A Porcupine in a Pine Tree: A Canadian 12 Days of Christmas
- The Twelve Days of Christmas in Canada
- Moose in a Maple Tree
- Franklin’s Christmas Gift
- Disney’s Mickey Mouse Christmas Carol
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Frosty the Snowman
What does Canada do for Christmas
There are various parts to a national Christmas tradition. Something that the whole nation can come together and look forward to, regardless of denomination or personal belief. While Germans have Saint Nicholas on December 6, Christmas Markets and Gluwein, we have more modern traditions (is that a thing?) that bring us together as a Nation.
The commercialized, North American version of Saint Nicholas, known here as Santa Claus, has been around for centuries. The modern version that we North Americans have come to know and love is actually a creation of the Coca-Cola Industry. Before 1931, he was depicted as the larger of the elves in the North Pole.
After this, Haddon Sundblom created a character based on the works of Clement C Moore’s “Twas the night before Christmas” to be featured in their advertisements. Slowly over the years, this character has taken over our idea of what Santa Claus looks like, and has made his way into every Christmas carol, TV special and artistic depiction ever since.
NORAD – North American Aerospace Defense Command – which monitors the airspace above Canada and The United States of America, ‘monitors’ Santa’s movements on Christmas Eve and display it live on the internet for all the children to see. They have called it the “Santa Tracker” – how clever.
In malls and Christmas parties across the country, various Santa’s pose for photos and hand out a small gift to the children in attendance. These are usually allowed to be opened right away. There is never a fee or reservation required for these visits, only for the professional photo.
The tradition comes in displaying your child’s first Santa photo – they never end well, so watching poor Santa try to smile gracefully while your little one bawls for his mommy is both heartbreaking and hilarious, in an evil-twisted sort of way.
Interesting Facts about Christmas in Canada
Because Canada is such a large country, inhabited by a large variety of cultures and ethnicities, it is hard to pinpoint the true nature of ‘Canadian traditions’.
I am presenting is what I know to be true through first-hand experience or anecdotal evidence from trusted friends within the specific culture mentioned. Christmas in Canada can differ from one culture to the next, one province to the next. Canada really is that big.
East Coast – Atlantic Canada
t is traditional in Nova Scotia to donate the largest Christmas tree to Boston every December in gratitude for their help in the Halifax Explosion. In December 1917, two vessels collided in the Halifax harbour, igniting the fuel and ammunition in one of the vessels’ cargo holds.
The result of this led to 2,000 deaths and another 9,000 wounded. Boston Red Cross and the Massachusetts Public Safety Committee provided assistance immediately after the disaster. We have been sending trees to their city centre ever since and it has become a part of the Boston Christmas traditions as well.
Newfoundland Christmas traditions
include Tibb’s Eve, (or Tipsy Eve) – the time when one can start indulging in Christmas cheer of the alcoholic variety. They also do something called Mummering; I had to consult Wikipedia for this one.
Also known as mumming or janneying, it typically involves a group of friends or family who dress in disguise and visit homes within their community or neighbouring communities during the twelve days of Christmas. If the mummers are welcomed into a house, they often do a variety of informal performances that may include dance, music, jokes, or recitations. The hosts must guess the mummers’ identities before offering them food or drink. They may poke and prod the mummers or ask them questions. Once the mummers have been identified, they remove their disguises, spend some social time with the hosts, and then travel as a group to the next home.
Quebec Christmas Tradition
There are many French Canadian Christmas traditions that differ from English speaking Canada. Let’s not forget that we are two very different groups of people, brought together under one “roof” by the Powers That Be ( aka King George III).
Quebec continues to be acknowledged as a Nation within a Nation, for many political and social reasons that I will not get into today, but this also speaks a great deal about the cultural differences between the two groups of Canadians.
While growing up, our feast was held on Christmas Eve and it was traditional to attend Midnight Mass that night. As an ever-growing secular country, many Francophones skip mass throughout the year and simply attend on Christmas Eve, whether out of Religious obligation or just the tradition of it, that is not for me to say. In terms of opening presents, traditionally it was done after the midnight mass, but it’s has been moved to Christmas Day morning for most families, especially those with little ones.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Starting in 1913, the Santa Claus Parade has a record of 25 floats and 2000 participants annually. This year, it was held on November 20, 2016. I have been twice in my life; once when we lived in Ottawa and made the long trip down when I was young, and the second time when I went to university in Toronto and took my husband – then-boyfriend – for a weekend in the city.
We met my mom just before the parade; we are both such kids at heart that I couldn’t help but invite her.
Christmas Present Traditions
December 25 is Christmas morning. Some open their presents on Christmas Eve, some open one and save the rest for Christmas Day, and some do everything in between. Most Canadians celebrating Christmas would label themselves as Catholic or Protestant. There are a handful of Eastern Orthodox communities, of course, and they celebrate the birth of Jesus on January 7.
In my house, we start off waking at 6 in the morning to open our stockings and playing with the one present that we received from Santa – always unwrapped and only labelled with our name.
7 am we were allowed to wake my parents, they had coffee, we opened the rest of our gifts and then dad would make pancakes and bacon for breakfast before we were thrown outside to play in the snow, with our neighbour friends.
We received toys/wants for Christmas and clothes/needs for our birthdays. I was fortunate/unfortunate enough to have a birthday 2 weeks before Christmas, so I received a lot in December and nothing the rest of the year.
What do Canadians eat on Christmas
In Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, it is customary to consume lobster or shellfish instead of the traditional turkey or ham. This is due to the fisheries being an essential part of the East Coast Economy and, in the past, their diet.
Many workplaces, mommy groups or friends would organize Cookie baking parties or a cookie exchange. I have been to one. Basically, the Prosecco comes out fairly early in the day, we snack on bread and cheese platters until we are ready to head out.
The cookies/treats are then spread out on the table and we each grab our share of everything, as well as a copy of the recipes. At the end of it all, I came home with 10 new cookies and recipes. Generally, one coordinates with the organizer so no one is bringing the same thing.
French Canadians name their Christmas Eve traditions ‘le Reveillon’; it is a huge party that lasts well into the next morning, after attending Mass. A traditional French Canadian Christmas Eve menu would include “Ragout aux patties de cochons” and “tortiere”.
Turkey is sometimes served, but not as important as traditional French dishes. Le bûche de Noël is a favourite for Christmas dessert, as are other Canadian staples like butter tarts and Sucre a la Creme. Once I convince my mom to share the recipe with me, I will be sharing it with you – it’s amazing!
Canadian Christmas Decorations
Having brought the tradition over from Germany, we in Canada decorate a pine or fir tree. Most wait until a week or so before Christmas to purchase and decorate.
Others, like my family, just can’t help ourselves and pride ourselves on waiting until December 1 to bring the “fake” tree (faux pine, plastic) out of the basement and decorate it with years of handmade, ornate, original Christmas market ornaments.
We wait until after December 8th, my birthday, to put up our tree; after too many years of having Christmas themed birthday parties at my house, I imposed this rule.
Also from Germany are the traditions of Stockings, Christmas cards, and Caroling. The stockings are hung over the fireplace by hangers or creatively displayed if one doesn’t own a fireplace or mantle.
They are filled with various small gifts, each family is different. Mainly, we place socks, underwear, toothbrush, deodorant, that kind of stuff, as well as small Christmas chocolates like Hershey kisses, and other knick-knacks to keep the ‘needs’ from being boring.
And yes, most of the chocolate is consumed before the parents wake at 7 am.
I’ve heard of some families using a stocking for gift cards and other small gifts, but this is a budget blog, after all, I don’t have that kind of money and my kids are far too young for that.
Having been born and raised in French Canada, I had no way of knowing that the way my family celebrates Christmas is any different than the way other Catholics celebrate around the world. Naive, I know, but that’s life in a small town.
After moving to Germany and learning about the different ‘gift-bringers’ around the world through my son’s school assignments, I have a newfound appreciation for my own traditions but am completely open to incorporating German, Dutch and British customs into our home while we are here. When in Rome, right?!
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Save Me, O God
To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. Of David.
Save me, O God!
For the waters have come up to my neck.[a]
I sink in deep mire,
where there is no foothold;
I have come into deep waters,
and the flood sweeps over me.
I am weary with my crying out;
my throat is parched.
My eyes grow dim
with waiting for my God.
More in number than the hairs of my head
are those who hate me without cause;
mighty are those who would destroy me,
those who attack me with lies.
What I did not steal
must I now restore?
O God, you know my folly;
the wrongs I have done are not hidden from you.
Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me,
O Lord God of hosts;
let not those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me,
O God of Israel.
For it is for your sake that I have borne reproach,
that dishonor has covered my face.
I have become a stranger to my brothers,
an alien to my mother’s sons.
For zeal for your house has consumed me,
and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
When I wept and humbled[b] my soul with fasting,
it became my reproach.
When I made sackcloth my clothing,
I became a byword to them.
I am the talk of those who sit in the gate,
and the drunkards make songs about me.
But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.
from sinking in the mire;
let me be delivered from my enemies
and from the deep waters.
Let not the flood sweep over me,
or the deep swallow me up,
or the pit close its mouth over me.
Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;
according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
Hide not your face from your servant;
for I am in distress; make haste to answer me.
Draw near to my soul, redeem me;
ransom me because of my enemies!
You know my reproach,
and my shame and my dishonor;
my foes are all known to you.
Reproaches have broken my heart,
so that I am in despair.
I looked for pity, but there was none,
and for comforters, but I found none.
They gave me poison for food,
and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink.
Let their own table before them become a snare;
and when they are at peace, let it become a trap.[c]
Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see,
and make their loins tremble continually.
Pour out your indignation upon them,
and let your burning anger overtake them.
May their camp be a desolation;
let no one dwell in their tents.
For they persecute him whom you have struck down,
and they recount the pain of those you have wounded.
Add to them punishment upon punishment;
may they have no acquittal from you.[d]
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living;
let them not be enrolled among the righteous.
But I am afflicted and in pain;
let your salvation, O God, set me on high!
I will praise the name of God with a song;
I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
This will please the Lord more than an ox
or a bull with horns and hoofs.
When the humble see it they will be glad;
you who seek God, let your hearts revive.
For the Lord hears the needy
and does not despise his own people who are prisoners.
Let heaven and earth praise him,
the seas and everything that moves in them.
For God will save Zion
and build up the cities of Judah,
and people shall dwell there and possess it;
the offspring of his servants shall inherit it,
and those who love his name shall dwell in it.
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سیاست های پولی و مکانیسم های انتقال آن در اریتره
|کد مقاله||سال انتشار||مقاله انگلیسی||ترجمه فارسی||تعداد کلمات|
|27914||2013||15 صفحه PDF||سفارش دهید||محاسبه نشده|
Publisher : Elsevier - Science Direct (الزویر - ساینس دایرکت)
Journal : Journal of Policy Modeling, Volume 35, Issue 5, September–October 2013, Pages 766–780
The main purpose of this study is to identify the best practices of monetary policy implementation in the Eritrean economy. As such, the paper examines what kind of monetary policy and transmission mechanisms are relevant to the Eritrean economy. It also addresses which channels are effective and which are not and why. Vector Autoregressive modelling is employed over the study period 1996Q1–2008Q4. This paper addresses the argument that the bank lending is the sole functioning channel in low income economies. We find that interest rate and official exchange rate channels are inoperative. However, effective exchange rate and credit channels exist through the black foreign exchange market and credit issued to the government sector. The main policy implication of this study is that the Bank of Eritrea might be able to control inflation through manipulating the reserve requirement ratio.
As in many developed economies, monetary policy is expected to be useful policy instrument in the general development framework of developing countries. Although the procedures for implementing monetary policy instruments vary from country to country, depending on the socio-economic and political settings, there are some generic standards which some economies can rely on. The main research problem that this paper seeks to address is finding the most effective monetary policy transmission channels by identifying what monetary policy instruments are available for the Bank of Eritrea. To achieve this, first an investigation has been made into what kind of monetary policy the Eritrean economy pursues. Second, an examination has been carried out into what the Eritrean monetary policy transmission mechanisms (MPTMs) look like and which channels are effective. The main monetary policy instrument used by the Bank of Eritrea is the reserve requirement ratio. The Bank of Eritrea also uses government treasury bills. Another policy instrument, which was set at 5.5% in 1994 but has not been implemented since then, is the rediscount window. Since the rediscount window is inoperative and both the lending and the deposit rates are rigid, the interest rate channel is ineffective. However, the economy can be managed through the credit and exchange rate channels by minimizing government expenditure and addressing the black market rate. The remaining part of this paper is organized as follows: discussion of the literature is followed by discussion of monetary policy and its performance in Eritrea. Section 5 presents the monetary policy transmission channels. This is then followed by the explanation of model specification and data collection. Section 8 provides the discussion of empirical findings. Section 9 presents the conclusion of the study.
نتیجه گیری انگلیسی
A survey on the effectiveness of monetary policy transmission mechanisms in low income economies, by Mishra and Montiel (2012), shows that bank lending is the only operating channel in these economies. The effectiveness of the bank lending channel, however, is an empirical issue which varies from one country to another. In line with their argument, this study finds a functioning credit channel in the Eritrean economy. Unlike some of the earlier studies, however, this research indicates an effective credit channel. Further examination of the credit channel shows that its effectiveness comes from the credit issued to the government sector. This implies that the Bank of Eritrea has to be independent and that there should be fiscal discipline. In line with the findings of most of the literature, there is an ineffective credit channel through the credit issued to the private sector. This demonstrates that the private sector may have external sources of financing for its expenditures. The results suggest that the Eritrean monetary authority can manipulate the reserve requirement ratio in order to control inflation in the economy. The effectiveness of the reserve requirement ratio, however, is short lived, especially when the exchange rate channel is included in the base line model. On the other hand, the effectiveness of the reserve requirement ratio to manage GDP is very limited which shows the ineffectiveness of monetary policy to achieve this goal. According to the literature, the exchange rate channel is inactive in most low income economies mainly due to the intervention of the central banks in the foreign exchange market. Although this is the case with the official exchange market in Eritrea, the results suggest that there is an effective black market exchange rate channel. There are two key implications that can be drawn from this. First, the studies that overlook the role of the black market foreign exchange through which most import expenditures are commonly financed in most low income economies might be misleading. It is important to consider that the active operation of the black market foreign exchange market is likely to hinder the monetary authorities in controlling the effectiveness of monetary policy and thereby its effective achievement of monetary policy objectives. Second, it is time for the Bank of Eritrea to address the issue of the black market foreign exchange and formulate foreign exchange policy which would transform the market and ease inflation. The Bank of Eritrea, therefore, should revisit its official exchange rate and make it more competitive and operative.
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Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a Foster Carer
What are the main criteria for becoming a foster carer?
Foster carers are individuals, couples, and same-sex couples generally aged between 25 and 70 years, either with or without other children. A willingness to contribute to a child’s life and make an important difference to his or her upbringing is paramount, whether it be for long-term care, respite care or supporting the process of reuniting the child with their birth family.
* Spare bedroom (for children aged 2+)
* Safe and secure housing (home owner or rental)
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* Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
What is the process of becoming a Centacare foster carer?
Upon your initial enquiry to our foster care team, an Information Pack will be forwarded to you. After reading through the information, if you are interested in proceeding, you are encouraged to register for and attend one of Centacare's Foster Care Information Sessions.
After attendance at an information session, an Information Exchange session can be arranged in your home with two of our Centacare Foster Care Support Workers to discuss becoming a foster carer in more detail.
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What training is provided?
Training and development is an ongoing commitment, which begins during the assessment process and continues for approved carers. The assessment training including “Shared Lives”, “Provide First Aid”, “Infant Safety” (for carers wanting to care for infants) and “Safe Environments for Children for Children and Young People” are mandatory training as part of the assessment process. Centacare is a child-safe and culturally aware agency and therefore have agency mandated training for applicants including “Child Sex Offender Awareness” and “Aboriginal Cultural Awareness” training.
Once you are an approved carer, Centacare also provides ongoing training to support you. "SpACE" (Safety, Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity & Empathy based on Dan Hughes PACE model), "Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families" (TCI-F), Managing Actual or Perceived Aggression (MAPA) and Logbook training are all available to our carers.
Please note that applicants do not pay the fees attached to the Department of Human Services (DHS) clearances or any cost in relation to any of the training programs.
If you have already completed any of the following training programs and your accreditation is up to date, Centacare will need to sight original certificates for copying and secure storing.
What checks are carried out?
There are several checks that potential foster carers need to satisfy, these include:
A criminal history check and background screening by Department of Human Services (DHS) to obtain the Child Related Employment Screening (CRES) clearance (formerly known as the DCSI Working with Children check).
A health check, comprising a health self-assessment to be completed by the applicant(s) and signed off by the applicant(s) general practitioner. This process certifies that you are in reasonable health and not suffering from a medical condition that would hinder your ability to care for the child(ren) in your home.
A home safety check, with requirements depending on the age of the child(ren) in your care. Time is allowed for you to prepare your home and identify any risks in line with the home safety checklist that is provided at the beginning of your assessment. A final home safety check is conducted by your assessor at the end of your assessment and prior to the submission of your application for final approval.
Personal references are undertaken to assess your suitability and capabilities of caring for children. Members of your identified support network will also be contacted.
Where children are involved from a previous relationship and there is a shared care arrangement, ex-partners are required to provide their consent to the foster care application process. Children will be interviewed by the assessor, to ensure their voice is heard and their views incorporated in the assessment.
If you and your family already have current CRES DHS checks we will simply require you to provide the original for Centacare to copy and keep securely on file.
What support is available to foster families?
Foster carers are regularly assisted by a Centacare foster carer support worker. In the Reunification program, this is at least weekly in the first two months of caring for a child, then every fortnight, or as required. For general foster care, this is every 2-6 weeks depending on the needs of the child and the carer. Each placement support plan is tailored to the specific needs of the child and that household. In the case of reunification placements, foster care support workers assist in the completion of daily and monthly logs relating to the child.
In addition, all foster carers in the program have access to Centacare’s 24/7 after hours phone support and have the opportunity to attend regular training and support meetings with other carers. Centacare’s carers are able to debrief with their support workers, consult with the Psychiatrist in residence during the therapeutic training refreshers or access Centacare’s EAP counselling service (up to 3 sessions), if needed.
Foster carers supported by Centacare are assisted through the challenges of fostering and reunification through inclusion in a care team, which contributes to case planning and ensures that the child in their care enjoys a stable out-of-home environment.
Respite care is provided for the child and is specific to the child’s, and the carer’s, individual needs. Respite care is important in providing a full-time carer with time to recharge, as well as providing the child with the opportunity to share other experiences with the support of another adult and/or their family.
Will there be contact with the birth family?
Most children in care have ongoing contact with their birth families. The frequency varies and the level of contact is based on the child’s case plan. Applicants need to understand the importance of a child’s origins and culture and the commitment to maintaining relationships between the child and birth family, and therefore be willing to facilitate contact. Maintaining contact with birth family is important for a child’s identity formation and the regulatory of contact will be determined by the Department for Child Protection, which is documented in the case plan.
What choice do carers have in the children being placed?
The reasons for a child needing foster care can be varied and every child’s experience is unique. Ensuring the right fit for the carer household and the child is vitally important and Centacare strives to create a positive experience for both parties, through a thorough matching process and consultation.
Foster carers can discuss with Centacare what type of care they think may be suited to their family.
Preferences about the age and gender of a child they think would fit best with their family and lifestyle can be given too.
Workers will always discuss potential placements in detail with carers to ensure the placement is appropriate to the carer's and child's needs.
What foster care payments or financial assistance is available?
Foster carers receive a tax-free allowance, school card, and health care card for the child in order to assist in the day to day costs of caring for a foster child. Reunification and Specialist carers receive an enhanced allowance to cover additional costs required whilst the child is in their care.
The payment is not classed as income and does not need to be listed in tax returns, on applications for Commonwealth benefits or when applying for a loan.
In addition to this allowance, additional benefits such as Family Tax Benefit or Parenting Payment from Centrelink may be available depending on your circumstances. Please contact us for further information.
What about pets?
Most children respond positively to animals and pets can also provide therapeutic benefits to children in out of home care. Your assessment will consider the individual needs of your pets and any child being placed in your care.
It is essential that children have access to a smoke-free environment. Potential carers will be required to provide a smoke-free living environment.
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Leviticus 27Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Funding the Sanctuary
27 The Lord spoke to Moses: 2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When someone makes a special vow to the Lord that involves the assessment of people, 3 if the assessment concerns a male from 20 to 60 years old, your assessment is 50 silver shekels measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. 4 If the person is a female, your assessment is 30 shekels. 5 If the person is from five to 20 years old, your assessment for a male is 20 shekels and for a female 10 shekels. 6 If the person is from one month to five years old, your assessment for a male is five silver shekels, and for a female your assessment is three shekels of silver. 7 If the person is 60 years or more, your assessment is 15 shekels for a male and 10 shekels for a female. 8 But if one is too poor to pay the assessment, he must present the person before the priest and the priest will set a value for him. The priest will set a value for him according to what the one making the vow can afford.
9 “If the vow involves one of the animals that may be brought as an offering to the Lord, any of these he gives to the Lord will be holy. 10 He may not replace it or make a substitution for it, either good for bad, or bad for good. But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy.
11 “If the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the Lord, the animal must be presented before the priest. 12 The priest will set its value, whether high or low; the price will be set as the priest makes the assessment for you. 13 If the one who brought it decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the[a] assessed value.
14 “When a man consecrates his house as holy to the Lord, the priest will assess its value, whether high or low. The price will stand just as the priest assesses it. 15 But if the one who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the[b] assessed value, and it will be his.
16 “If a man consecrates to the Lord any part of a field that he possesses, your assessment of value will be proportional to the seed needed to sow it, at the rate of 50 silver shekels for every five bushels[c] of barley seed.[d] 17 If he consecrates his field during the Year of Jubilee, the price will stand according to your assessment. 18 But if he consecrates his field after the Jubilee, the priest will calculate the price for him in proportion to the years left until the next Year of Jubilee, so that your assessment will be reduced. 19 If the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the[e] assessed value, and the field will transfer back to him. 20 But if he does not redeem the field or if he has sold it to another man, it is no longer redeemable. 21 When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will be holy to the Lord like a field permanently set apart; it becomes the priest’s property.
22 “If a person consecrates to the Lord a field he has purchased that is not part of his inherited landholding, 23 then the priest will calculate for him the amount of the[f] assessment up to the Year of Jubilee, and the person will pay the assessed value on that day as a holy offering to the Lord. 24 In the Year of Jubilee the field will return to the one he bought it from, the original owner. 25 All your assessed values will be measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, 20 gerahs to the shekel.
26 “But no one can consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, whether an animal from the herd or flock, to the Lord, because a firstborn already belongs to the Lord. 27 If it is one of the unclean livestock, it must be ransomed according to your assessment by adding a fifth of its value to it. If it is not redeemed, it can be sold according to your assessment.
28 “Nothing that a man permanently sets apart to the Lord from all he owns, whether a person, an animal, or his inherited landholding, can be sold or redeemed; everything set apart is especially holy to the Lord. 29 No person who has been set apart for destruction is to be ransomed; he must be put to death.
30 “Every tenth of the land’s produce, grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. 31 If a man decides to redeem any part of this tenth, he must add a fifth to its value. 32 Every tenth animal from the herd or flock, which passes under the shepherd’s rod, will be holy to the Lord. 33 He is not to inspect whether it is good or bad, and he is not to make a substitution for it. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute will be holy; they cannot be redeemed.”
34 These are the commands the Lord gave Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai.
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In July, the world’s largest AIDS conference will be held in Vienna, Austria. About 25 thousand people are expected to attend the meeting, which will focus on HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The theme of the 18th International AIDS conference – also known as AIDS 2010 – is Rights Here, Rights Now.
Robin Gorna, executive director of the International AIDS Society, one of the organizers of the event, says, “We believe one of the most important barriers to scaling up AIDS services, in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in particular, is the lack of respect for human rights. If we don’t get a handle on the human rights issues we won’t be able to turn the epidemic around.”
Drugs and sex
The AIDS conference will address the rights issues of controversial and often shunned members of society, such as intravenous drug abusers.
AIDS 2010 to Focus on Eastern Europe and Central Asia
She says, “We know that we have fantastic evidence that harm reduction services – needle and syringe programs, opiate substitution therapy, methadone – works to stop people who use drugs from acquiring HIV. And to keep people with HIV who use drugs alive and healthy. Tragically, in many countries in Eastern Europe, those services simply aren’t available and in Russia they’re illegal.”
Another group that will receive more attention at AIDS 2010 is men having sex with men.
"That’s an issue in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, but also an issue increasingly in African countries. And where we see the rights of men who have sex with men abused, we see the epidemic begin to take off. As well as the individual suffering caused to people who are despised, discriminated against and criminalized,” says Gorna.
The term – men having sex with men - was created by epidemiologists in the 1990s and is often used in clinical research.
This year’s AIDS conference will continue to emphasize the plight of women and girls, who make up the majority of HIV/AIDS cases.
“HIV is the leading cause of death amongst women of reproductive age,” she says, Where women are abused, or raped or subject to gender discrimination and inequality, then their ability to protect themselves from HIV is really limited.
East meets West
The executive director of the International AIDS Society says Vienna will play an important role in the fight against the epidemic.
“We’ve decided to have the conference in Vienna because it’s a very important place, which links Eastern Europe and Western Europe. And it’s for a long time been the crossroads there,” Gorna says.
She adds, “One of the things I don’t think the world has woken up to is quite how severe and growing the HIV epidemic is in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
AIDS 2010 is expected to be the most technically advanced of the international AIDS conferences. Many of the plenary sessions will be webcast. And conference hubs are being set up in three cities in Eastern Europe, allowing people to gather to watch and interact with conference participants. The hubs will be located in Almaty, Kazakhstan; the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, and Russia’s capital, Moscow.
The 18th International AIDS Conference will be held in Vienna July 18th through the 23rd.
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If you’re feeling run down and are gaining weight without really knowing why. It could be that your adrenal glands are under stress and are fatigued. Adrenal fatigue is a condition that is becoming more recognized and to be honest, more common due to our modern lifestyles. So, what is an adrenal cocktail and how can it help?
Let’s dive in and get you started on your adrenal cocktail journey!
What are the adrenal glands?
The adrenal glands are small glands that sit just above the kidneys. They are responsible for your metabolism, immune function and your response to stress, both emotional and physical stress.
The adrenals release cortisol, aldosterone, DHEA, adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) into the bloodstream to help regulate the stress response in the body.
Our stress hormones influence how our thyroid functions. This means the more stress we add to our bodies, the slower our metabolism becomes, meaning that you’ll gain weight easier (as well as so many other symptoms!)
Cortisol is the most well-known hormone to come from the adrenal glands. It has a number of roles within the body including controlling the body’s use of fats, protein and carbohydrates, reducing inflammation, increasing blood sugar levels, regulating blood pressure and having a role in the sleep-wake cycle.
Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone that is released into the bloodstream and regulates the blood pressure and the levels of potassium and sodium in the body.
DHEA is the hormone that is the precursor to some of the body’s oestrogen and testosterone production. This contributes to only a small portion of androgens in the body, the rest is produced in the ovaries and testes.
Adrenaline and Noradrenaline
These are the hormones that are responsible for the flight/fight response. When the body enters a stressful situation, adrenaline and noradrenaline are released. This will lead to an increased heart rate, increased blood flow to the muscles and brain, relaxing airway smooth muscle, restricting the blood flow in order to maintain higher blood pressure and assist in sugar metabolism.
To learn more about the adrenal glands and how they function, click here.
What is adrenal fatigue?
Now that we know what the adrenal glands do within the body, we’ll look at what happens when you enter adrenal fatigue. In the medical world, adrenal fatigue is used to describe a bunch of symptoms. They don’t recognise it as a condition but essentially it is where the adrenal glands are under chronic stress. Stress is great to help us in the flight/fight response so we can escape a situation but when that happens on a chronic level, it may cause other symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
There are many signs that someone might experience when they are in adrenal fatigue. These can include but are not limited to:
- Fatigue upon waking. Feeling like you didn’t get good quality sleep
- Increased energy in the evening. Sometimes referred to as your ‘second wind’
- Low libido
- Gaining weight even if you’re eating a healthy diet
- Brain fog
- Poor response to stress. You might find that you’re getting overly upset about something that wouldn’t usually bother you.
- Feeling like you need to rely on caffeine and other stimulates.
- Craving salt or overly sugary foods
- Low blood sugar levels
- Frequent urination
- Poor circulation
- Low immune response
What causes Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is becoming more and more common, probably due to our current lifestyles. We all know that we are under more emotional stress than ever, from losing your job, divorce, financial issues, but our body also goes into adrenal fatigue when it’s under physical stress.
Physical stress occurs through pregnancy, breastfeeding, restrictive dieting and not consuming enough nutrition, poor diet, increased environmental toxins, other chemicals known as ‘endocrine disruptors’ like BPA and phthalates, medications and excessive exercise. There are so many reasons that our bodies go into adrenal fatigue.
What is the adrenal cocktail?
If you’ve experienced some of the signs of adrenal fatigue, then you might be wondering where to start to help get your adrenals to function properly again.
The Adrenal Cocktail is a great place to start! Please know that there are many more factors that go into balancing your stress response but the adrenal cocktail will start by increasing your levels of vitamin C, sodium and potassium.
We’ve all heard about vitamin C but did you know that it’s needed for the body to produce cortisol? If you are under chronic stress, your body is going to be using more vitamin C than normal. For this reason, you will need to increase your vitamin C intake.
Potassium is responsible for maintaining fluid within our cells and for maintaining aldosterone levels. When we are deficient in potassium we often experience fatigue as our cells are dehydrated and our adrenal gland function is reduced.
Sodium is responsible for maintaining fluid levels outside of the cells and works with potassium to maintain the right balance of fluid inside and outside of the cells. If there is low sodium within the body it triggers the adrenal glands to increase aldosterone production, ultimately increasing all stress hormone production.
Adrenal Cocktail Recipe
The adrenal cocktail is a cocktail of vitamin C, potassium and sodium. Our favorite recipe is:
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice – High in vitamin C (this can be substituted with grapefruit, lemon or lime)
½ cup coconut water – High in potassium (this can be substituted with ¼ tsp cream of tartar)
A large pinch of sea salt – High in sodium
Mix together and drink!
When to drink the adrenal cocktail
The best time to drink your adrenal cocktail is mid-morning, around 10 am. If you feel as though you have more significant adrenal fatigue you may also have a second adrenal cocktail mid-afternoon. See what works best for you in terms of timing. We are all different and what works for me, might not be the best thing for you.
We hope that the adrenal cocktail helps you back to health and as a result, help you lose some of that stubborn weight.
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- Elon Musk's SpaceX rolled out a $25 monthly fee this week for customers who seek to relocate their Starlink internet service satellite dishes.
- Users who activate the feature will see the base price for Starlink service increase to $135 a month, from $110 a month.
- Portability does not mean mobility, however, as SpaceX does not authorize customers to use the service on a moving vehicle.
Elon Musk's SpaceX rolled out a $25 monthly fee this week for customers who seek to relocate their Starlink internet service satellite dishes.
"Portability enables customers to temporarily move their Starlink to new locations and receive high-speed internet anywhere Starlink provides active coverage within the same continent," SpaceX wrote in an email to customers on Wednesday, copies of which were seen by CNBC.
Users who activate the feature will see the base price for Starlink service increase to $135 a month, from $110 a month.
Notably, many users in the past year self-reported on social media that they were able to move Starlink dishes outside of the address that they had registered for service, without seeing significant disruptions to service. Starlink has been increasingly embraced by the nomadic, "vanlife" community due to its relativity high speeds – but SpaceX is now charging a price for that flexibility.
Starlink dishes weigh about 10 to 15 pounds, and the kit included with the antenna includes a WiFi router and a base to stand it upright.
The Starlink network of about 2,000 satellites in low Earth orbit is designed to deliver high-speed internet anywhere. SpaceX said in March that there are about 250,000 total Starlink subscribers, which includes both consumers and enterprise customers.
SpaceX's new portability option comes with several notable caveats to users, according to the Starlink support website. Users who activate the feature will get service "on a best effort basis," with the company's advertised speeds of 100 Mbps to 200 Mbps "not guaranteed."
"Starlink prioritizes network resources for users at their registered service address. When you bring your Starlink to a new location, this prioritization may result in degraded service, particularly at times of peak usage or network congestion," SpaceX says.
For users with multiple Starlink antennas, portability "must be selected and purchased for each location" – meaning it's a $25 fee per dish. While the service can be activated instantaneously, SpaceX will invoice customers on a full-month basis.
"For example, if you enable Portability on March 12th and your next billing date is on April 1st, you will be charged $25 on April 1st for the full previous month," the company said.
International travelers are also restricted to using Starlink dishes "within the same continent as the registered service address."
"If you use Starlink in a foreign country for more than two months, you will be required to move your registered service address to your new location or purchase an additional Starlink to maintain service," SpaceX said.
SpaceX's descriptions of portability also don't specify whether the feature is only activated by the users, or if the company can start charging the fee if it detects a customer has moved their dish beyond their registered address.
Additionally, portability does not mean mobility.
While SpaceX emphasizes that its Starlink "teams are actively working to make it possible to use Starlink on moving vehicles" such as automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles, customers need to be in a fixed location to use the service.
"Using the Starlink Kit in motion will void the limited warranty of your Kit," SpaceX says.
A driver in California last year was fined by law enforcement for bolting a Starlink antenna to the hood of their vehicle, which was in place while they were driving.
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The economic drain of faulty mortgages has yet to cease, even as the country’s largest banks come closer to reaching a settlement in the 50-state review of foreclosures. Bloomberg reports that the cost from subpar mortgages and foreclosures has now topped $72 billion.
$6.78 billion of that came from new mortgage-related costs from the five biggest home lenders—Wells Fargo & Co., Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Ally Financial Inc.—during the second half of 2011 alone. It is expected that a settlement between the banks and state attorneys general will be announced soon, and will be worth as much as $25 billion.
Experts are hoping that the resolution of the probe will bring some relief, and not just to curtail the mounting costs. All the investigation and litigation over old loans has made banks hesitant to issue new ones at a time when the Federal Reserve has counseled that increased lending and the repair of the housing market will help heal the U.S. economy.
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Robert Stafford (1765 - 1829) was a Revolutionary War soldier. He was born in North Carolina to Joshua Stafford and Martha Stafford. His grandfather, William Stafford had emigrated to Virginia in 1622. During the American Revolution, both Joshua and his son Robert served in the South Carolina militia; Joshua served for 176 days, and Robert as a Private, and a Lieutenant for 181 days. Around 1791, Robert Stafford married Jane Blair, daughter of William Blair of northern Ireland and his wife, Sibbiah Earl Blair. Records indicate that Robert and Jane relocated from Effingham County, Georgia to Glynn/Wayne County around 1810. In a letter dated June 23, 1939, Margaret Cate said, "He lived and died on the old Post Road at Tuckerville, the first county seat of Wayne County." Robert Stafford signed his last will and testament, duly witnessed by Peter McIntyre, John Fort, Jr., and John Ammons. Robert Stafford is buried at Whitaker Hill-Harrison Cemetery at the intersection of the old Post Road (N) and U.S. Highway 32.
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[For trouble viewing the images/movies on this page, go here]
The shadow of the moon Mimas is seen through the unlit side of the Cassini Division of Saturn's rings.
As Saturn approaches its August 2009 equinox, the planet's moons cast shadows onto the rings. To learn more about this special time and to see a movie of a moon's shadow moving across the rings, see PIA11651. To watch a movie of Mimas' shadow moving across the unlit side of the rings, see PIA11660.
This view looks toward the unilluminated side of the rings from about 53 degrees above the ringplane. The image was taken in visible light with the Cassini spacecraft narrow-angle camera on June 1, 2009. The view was obtained at a distance of approximately 1.7 million kilometers (1.1 million miles) from Saturn and at a Sun-Saturn-spacecraft, or phase, angle of 94 degrees. Image scale is 10 kilometers (6 miles) per pixel.
The Cassini Equinox Mission is a joint United States and European endeavor. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The Cassini orbiter was designed, developed and assembled at JPL. The imaging team consists of scientists from the US, England, France, and Germany. The imaging operations center and team lead (Dr. C. Porco) are based at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colo.
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I must do more on the healing and medical uses for the leaves, I still don’t like to eat them but my understanding and knowledge and use of them has grown since this post was done.
There are folks that consider these weeds as they freely grow in my local area, so I would consider them a “wild” harvestable food. The perk of this, is that you should be able to find yourself some of these for free to transpant back into your own yard and garden.
Warning: These hardy plants spread rapidly, and so plant them where you can mow around the edges or in a area that you don’t mind if they take over as a lovely ground cover. They do well in shady areas under tree’s but are tough enough to handle most conditions. As with all edible flowers, use ONLY varieties that have been organically grown and never sprayed – and do not eat the African violets, they are not the same as wild Violets.
Leaves are heart shaped attached to long petioles, Five petaled purple or blue flower with white centers…
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Tajikistan: ICRC ready to respond to any need for humanitarian aid
07-10-2010 News Release 10/182
Dushanbe (ICRC) – Following the recent armed clashes that shook the eastern part of Tajikistan, resulting in many casualties, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan sent personnel to the Rasht valley to gain a first-hand understanding of the situation and needs, and to start providing medical assistance for the main hospital in the town of Gharm.
" The medical items we delivered, which were donated by the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran, included medicines and dressing materials, " said Zafar Muhabbatov, Secretary General of the Tajik Red Crescent. " In addition, flour and other household essentials were stockpiled by the Gharm branch of the Tajik Red Crescent and readied for distribution if necessary. "
Pascale Meige Wagner, the ICRC's head of operations for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, met in Dushanbe with the first deputy foreign and interior ministers. " My message to them was very clear: the ICRC is ready to respond promptly and effectively to any need for humanitarian aid that may arise, " said Ms Wagner.
The ICRC has been working in Tajikistan since 1992. It carried out a major humanitarian operation during the 1992-1997 civil war. More recently, it has provided support for the mine-awareness education programme and other activities of the Tajik Red Crescent, and for the Dushanbe limb-fitting centre providing physical rehabilitation services for mine victims and other disabled people. In addition, it promotes awareness of and compliance with international humanitarian law.
For further information, please contact: Murod Soliev, François Blancy, ICRC Dushanbe +992 37 221 82 14
Aygul Shafigulina, ICRC Tashkent +998 93 5004205
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State Highlights: Ore. Mental Health Could See Expansion
A selection of health policy stories from Oregon, California, New York, Virginia, Mississippi, Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Massachusetts.
Oregonian: Oregon Mental Health Care System Could See Significant Expansion, Money Under Legislative Proposal
When Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward walked into a committee meeting, she didn't plan to reveal to the world that she has suffered from major depression for 15 years. "If I go two days without taking my medication, I can't walk in the door of this building," Steiner Hayward, D-Beaverton, told colleagues. "I can't get up in the morning. I can't take a shower. I can't function as a normal human being." Steiner Hayward is coming forward as a public voice for mental health at a time when Oregon lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 823, which would significantly expand mental health care in Oregon (Zheng, 6/3).
California Healthline: Assembly Takes Up Health Care ‘Loophole’
The Assembly this week is expected to debate a bill that would penalize large employers who reduce workers' hours or wages in an attempt to move those employees off company-sponsored health care and into Medi-Cal coverage. "We want to close that loophole that allows some of the largest and most profitable businesses in California to skirt their responsibility under the Affordable Care Act," said Assembly member Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles), author of AB 880. Some large employers, he said, want to lower wages or hours of employees so those workers would earn a low enough wage to become eligible for Medi-Cal, "dumping them onto the backs of the taxpayers," Gomez said (Gorn, 6/3).
The Associated Press/Wall Street Journal: Cuomo To Push His Abortion Proposal Amid Obstacles
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to begin his last major push Tuesday for his proposal to strengthen abortion rights even as Senate opposition builds. Cuomo drew swift opposition in January after he issued his rousing, repeated battle cry of: "Because it's her body, it's her choice!" in his State of the State address that ignited supporters seeking expansion of abortion rights. But Cuomo has framed his proposal as simply protecting the current rights under the Roe v. Wade court decision in 1973, which is widely supported in public opinion polls and in the Senate and Assembly (6/3).
Los Angeles Times: One Of Medicare's Most-Wanted Fugitives Is Arrested In L.A.
One of Medicare's most-wanted fugitives, a former clinic owner in the Los Angeles area, was arrested on his return from South Korea, authorities said. Federal investigators said Won Suk Lee, 44, was taken into custody Saturday at Los Angeles International Airport (Terhune, 6/3).
The Associated Press/Washington Post: Virginia Beach Hosts Training On Elder Abuse For Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Representatives
More than 150 Medicaid Fraud Control Unit representatives from around the country are gathering in Virginia Beach for an elder abuse training program. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is scheduled to speak to participants in the Resident Abuse Training Program on Tuesday morning (6/4).
Kaiser Health News: Miss. To Require Cord Blood Testing On Babies Born To Some Teenage Moms
Mississippi lawmakers have embarked on a novel campaign to discourage older men from having sex with teenagers: Starting July 1 doctors and midwives will be required to take umbilical cord blood samples from babies born to some women under the age of 16 so officials can try to identify the father through a match from the state's DNA database (Hess, 6/3).
Kaiser Health News: Capsules: Calif. Law Likely Resulted In Lower Bills, Free Care For Uninsured
A California law limiting how much hospitals can charge the uninsured likely resulted in lower bills for many patients – and free care for most of the state's poorest uninsured residents, according to a study published today in the journal Health Affairs (Appleby, 6/3).
Kansas Health Institute: Payroll Agents For The Disabled On Medicaid Say They Are Struggling
Medicaid services for the disabled in Kansas have been undergoing dramatic changes in the past 18 months and in response many smaller providers of so-called “payroll agent” or “financial management services” for disabled persons who prefer to hire their own care attendants are either changing their business models or simply going out of business. Some in the business predict major consolidations (Ranney, 6/3).
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Cost Of Expanding Health Coverage Reduced By Fewer Hospital Stays, Study Shows
A state health insurance program that provided improved access to care for adults with very low incomes in Milwaukee County sharply reduced hospitalizations, suggesting that the cost of expanding coverage could be partially offset by the money saved from fewer high-cost hospital stays, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Wisconsin. The study — published Monday in Health Affairs, a policy journal — found an increase in visits to clinics and emergency departments but a 59 percent drop in hospitalizations and a 48 percent drop in preventable hospitalizations (Boulton, 6/3).
Boston Globe: Boston Medical Looks To Shut A Site, Cut 85 Beds
Boston Medical Center is weighing a plan to close an aging part of its sprawling campus and eliminate about 85 of its 496 beds, as it braces for state and federal budget cuts and intensified pressure to shift more care to outpatient settings. Hospital executives stressed that it was premature to estimate how many, if any, of their 4,500 jobs would be shed as part of the plan to shutter the East Newton Street campus, site of the former University Hospital. That hospital merged with neighboring Boston City Hospital in 1996 to create Boston Medical (Weisman, 6/4).
California Healthline: Agricultural Giant Takes Lead In Keeping Workers Healthy
Paramount Agribusinesses comprises the largest farming operation of tree crops in the world: almonds, pistachios and clementines. Now its companies are betting on a different kind of productivity: keeping a workforce healthy in California's Central Valley by offering free on-site medical care. "We're backing up the healthy products we create by offering our employees much better than standard coverage," said Danny Garcia, director of human resources at Paramount Citrus. In return, the company benefits from fewer sick days, better productivity and improved morale. Paramount companies also offer employees health insurance (Daniel, 6/3).
MPR News: Medical Costs For Children With Special Needs Declined
A new University of Minnesota study shows parents spent less on out-of-pocket medical expenses during the recession, and that hit children with special needs the hardest. The decline in out-of-pocket spending did not affect all families the same way, according Pinar Karaca-Mandic, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, and lead author of the study. Karaca-Mandic said the aim of the study was to explore who was most affected during tough economic times (Dunbar, 5/3).
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This is a collection of well-mastered pop CDs that have good micro (and macro) dynamic content. Microdynamics contain the transient movement or dynamic rhythm of a recording. Transients also affect perceived loudness. Macrodynamics contain the variations in average loudness over time. As we move into higher resolution recordings, I hope that DVDs, DVD-As, and SACDs will make it into this list. I've organized the recordings in order of increasing intrinsic loudness. Intrinsic loudness is the perceived loudness of a recording at a known position of the monitor control. So we can measure the difference in intrinsic loudness between two CDs by observing the difference between the two monitor positions required to make them sound equally loud.
Remember that we have no control over where the consumer sets his personal volume control, so the whole idea of "absolute loudness" is a fallacy. That is why I've introduced the term "intrinsic loudness" to help us compare recordings at a given known position of the calibrated monitor level control. Also note that high intrinsic loudness necessarily produces lowered microdynamics because of the compression/limiting required to prevent peak overload.
This is a Monitor control marked in degree of attenuation. The ZERO position produces 83 dB SPL, C Weighted, on a per-channel basis with -20 dBFS RMS pink noise. This is explained in How to Make Better Recordings, Part 2. All other control positions are relative to this zero position.
For example, if CD #1 sounds as loud at a control position of -5 as CD #2 at -7, then we can say that CD #2 is 2 dB louder than CD #1 (CD #1 requires 2 dB more monitor gain). This is such a powerful language that I propose that all 21st century audio engineers communicate using the common language of the calibrated monitor. The size of the control room, the distance of the loudspeakers from the listener, and the number of people in the room absorbing sound affect the monitor gain. If your room is smaller than mine, you will likely use a lower monitor gain.
The Loudness Race is Self-Defeating
In general, a hot CD will have lowered transient clarity and less dynamic range. As the intrinsic loudness goes up, the sound quality can go down. So you can judge the quality of a CD to a great degree by the position of the monitor control required to generate a comfortable loudness. Engineers differ in their opinion of what is an acceptable intrinsic loudness, but most of us agree that the sound quality of the average commercial recording has been going down hill for quite some time due to the loudness race. The vast majority ofpeak-normalized pop music recorded since 1940 sounds perfect at approximately -6 to -8 dB monitor position, which is therefore a de facto standard. This monitor position yields an average SPL (C-weighted) of about 83 to 86 dB (on forte passages)* when reproducing many pop recordings made through about 1993. I believe the -6 to -8 dB monitor position is the approximate point of no return. Depending on the music, a skilled mastering engineer can make a fairly good-sounding recording which works at about -9 position, but the sound will not be as clear or as “sharp” or as “open” as a recording whose intrinsic loudness is lower. You can’t beat the laws of physics.
The Purpose of The Honor Roll
- to help combat the sound-debilitating loudness war. The absence of post-1990 CDs on this Honor roll is a sad commentary on the sonic casualties of this war.
- to demonstrate that tasteful dynamic range, transients, and microdynamics are an important part of the art and enjoyment of music
- to demonstrate that monitor control position and sound quality are often related
- to give examples of a quality standard, presenting some of the best-sounding popular CDs ever made, which mix engineers can emulate and which are not squashed
- to show examples of mastered CDs which are hotter than one might want to mix but whose loudness was achieved without seriously affecting the musical and sonic goal of the record
- to give examples of CDs which sound great on the radio and in the living room, have not so hot levels, and which we can use to demonstrate to producers and A&R the futility of trying to match current insane intrinsic loudness levels
Your Room Is Unique---and You Are Unique
Theoretically, calibrating to the SMPTE standard should result in repeatibility in monitor settings from room to room. But everyone has a different room, different loudspeakers and sits at different distances from their speakers. For example, I originally determined monitor gains using my Reference 3A speakers. As good as they are, these speakers slightly compress sound, reducing transients just a bit even though they were driven by a 250 watt/channel Hafler amplifier. Then recently, I upgraded to the "no compromise" Lipinski speakers, which reproduce transients with startling accuracy. The net result is that my monitor control is now running a dB or so lower with the Lipinskis than it did with the Ref 3As. I also like to listen "with intensity", which is far from casual level.
Regardless of all these variables, the Honor Roll should translate well to your own circumstances. Just add or subtract your own personal "calibration" and you will probably find things correlate.
I. CDs requiring Monitor Gain 0 dB or Higher (approximately K-20). These have the lowest intrinsic loudness.
Portraits of Cuba - Paquito D’Rivera
Engineered and Mastered by Bob Katz. Big Band Latin Jazz. A bit bright, but extremely natural. Recorded with minimalist miking. Turn it up! Chesky Records, JD145, ©1996.
Body and Soul - Joe Jackson
Mastered by Bernie Grundman. Engineered by Rik Pekkonen. The slightly harsh high end reflects synthesizers and A/Ds of the period, but the sound is open and marvelous. It’s moderately compressed at the top for effect, with great dynamic range. A&M Records, CD-3286, ©1984.
Heartattack and Vine - Tom Waits
Mastered by Terry Denason. Engineered by Bones Howe. Excellent blues rock. Moderately compressed, very clean for a 1980 production. Electra, 295-2, ©1980.
Reunion at Carnegie Hall - The Weavers
Mastered by Doug Sax. No mix engineering credit given. A very clean transfer of a well preserved analog tape. Very realistic recording of folk music with great sound and dynamic range. This CD is also available on Vanguard Records, but I have not auditioned that version. Analog Productions, APFCD 005, ©1963, Gold Limited Edition.
II. Monitor Gain -1 dB to -5 dB (between K-20 and K-14)
Crazed Woman - Blazing Red Heads
Mastered by Paul Stubblebine. Engineered by Keith Johnson. This CD was recorded with modified (but aging) digital technology before Keith co-invented HDCD. All tracks seem to be recorded with no compression. The monitor level of -1 dB shows what can be done when there are no restrictions or qualifications on a label. Reference Recordings, RR-41CD, ©1991.
Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
Mastered by Doug Sax. Engineered by Alan Parsons. I think the original LP sounds more open, but this is still a good transfer to CD. Great example of progressive rock where the compressor was used for esthetic effect and for the sound, not to achieve a “loud record.” Capitol Records, C2-46001 (several re-releases), ©1973.
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Mastered by Glenn Meadows. Engineered by Chuck Ainlay. They don’t make em like this (much) anymore--but why not! Sardonic lyrics with a great arrangement, and a classy multi miked recording of a tight, clean, big band, very entertaining. A very dynamic and clear recording, a bit of digititis, but damn good. MCA Records, MCAD 42263, ©1989.
Stop Making Sense - Talking Heads
Original Master by Jack Skinner and Ted Jensen. CD Master by WC Record Group. Mix Engineering by E. F. Thorngren and others. Monitor gain -1 dB (for loud playback!). Made long before the volume wars, this CD puts most current pop/rock CDs to shame. This 16-bit CD illustrates that there is no noise floor problem at high monitor gains and that it is a myth that 16-bit CDs have to be compressed or limited to fit in the medium! After all, CDs have a measurable 115 dB dynamic range (properly dithered)--noise floor is NOT a problem. Slightly harsh high end due to the weakness of older model A/D converters. Warner Brothers Records/Sire Records, 9 25186-2, ©1984.
The Night Fly - Donald Fagen
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Roger Nichols and Eliot Scheiner. What a great digital recording with exceptional production value. Clean, clear transients, and tasty, moderate compression applied to select instruments. This is another example of pre-volume war excellence that we have got to return to. Warner Brothers, 923696-2, ©1982.
Waiting for Columbus - Little Feat Live
Recorded by George Massenburg. All other credits nebulous. I think the highest peak is -3 dBfs, so it could have been hotter without any sacrifice in sound quality. The A/D converters used for the analog transfer were obviously 1980’s generation, less than state of the art (a bit gritty), but the transients, purity and clarity of this transfer done without any obvious mastering processing more than make up. A good mix to emulate for the impact and clarity. Warner Brothers, 3140-2, ©1978.
Security - Peter Gabriel
No Mastering credit. Engineered by David Lord. DDD. Highest peak may only be around -3 dBFS so this could have been 3 dB hotter without any sacrifice. Amazingly dynamic and atmospheric recording with lots of deep rhythm. Transients are not particularly sharp, but this was an obvious choice of the mixing engineer/producer who were looking for a certain sound. The "remastered" version of Security reportedly is defective and has lost its sonic attributes. The review of this album is based on the original master of Security. Geffin Records, 2011-2, ©1982.
Citizen - Steely Dan
Mastered by Glenn Meadows. Engineered by Roger Nichols, Elliot Scheiner, and Al Schmitt. Produced by Gary Katz. Ricky don’t lose that number! Does it surprise you to learn one of your favorite groups of all time is one of the lowest in intrinsic loudness! This master was obviously made without any attempt to compete with the loudness of other CDs. The result is a CD set where good sound was the only concern. This is a four volume boxed set of their work from 1972-1980 that has been digitally remastered. MCA Records, 4-10-981, ©1993.
In a Sentimental Mood - Dr. John with guest Ricky Lee Jones
Original master by Doug Sax, who perhaps also did the CD Master. Produced by Tommy Lipuma. Engineered by Bill Schnee. New Orleans Blues/Big Band. Superb, pure, clear, solid, and full recording. This sounds like an excellent clean transfer with little or no master processing applied. No digititis either, excellent digital technology and/or some analog was used. An good mix or master to emulate with clean, clear transients and exciting dynamics. Warner Brothers Records, 9 25889-2, ©1989.
Innervisions - Stevie Wonder
Mastered by George Marino. Engineered by Dan Barbiero and Austin Godsey. I think the original LP sounds much better and cleaner, but this could reflect tape degradation by the time the CD master was made. However, the CD is still an excellent example of clean production, moderately compressed before the volume wars. Motown Records, 3746303262. ©1973.
Joshua Judges Ruth - Lyle Lovett
Mastered by Doug Sax. Recorded by George Massenburg and Nathaniel Kunkel; mixed by George Massenburg. The sound on this pop recording is full, rich, and open. I highly recommend it as an example of either a mix or master to emulate. They don't make 'em much like that anymore (write your congressman). Doug Sax's tube compressor probably contributes to "just the right amount of punch". I suspect the mix was close to a K-20 as the master is about the equivalent of a K-16, and the low intrinsic level of this master is part of the reason it sounds so good (the whole point of this Honor Roll). MCA Records, MCAD-10475. ©1992 (pre loudness race).
Milagro's Journey - Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band
Mastered by Mark Calice. Engineered by Leslie Ann Jones. Mixed by Dann Thompson, Mark Calice and Dave Eshelman. Monitor gain at -4 dB, but only if you can take it during the loud passages! Multimiked big band sound with no artificial dynamic modification. Amazingly it was tracked to analog. WARNING Tremendous dynamic range, maybe even too much for some tastes--wow! Sea Breeze, CDSB-2112, ©2001.
Are You Passionate? - Neil Young
Mastered by Tim Mulligan, John Hausmann, and Danny Purcell. Engineered by Tim Mulligan. A very daring congrats. Analog tape saturation was obviously used to get the sound, but otherwise was not pushed “louder than loud” in either the recording or mastering. After a brief acclimatization to the fat sound it is quite attractive, nice, impacting, rocking and spacious! Reprise, 948111-2, ©2002.
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Mixed by Colin Green and Ian Morais. This is a kind of Art-Rock-Folk-World music. Transferred from the original analog, a clean neutral A-D of a very joyous and rare music. EG Records, EEGCD11, ©1981.
Pleasure and Pain - Roy Rogers
Mastered by Paul Stubblebine, Mixed by Arne Frager. Fantastic, clear yet warm and evocative sound. Varies from country-influenced acoustic to strong rock and blues. Very musical sound. HDCD but sounds great on a regular playback, too. Even more open and transient clear with HDCD playback. Virgin/Pointblank Records. 7243 84554729. ©1998.
Songs from the Analog Playground - Charlie Hunter Quartet
Mastered by Mark Wilder. Engineered by Joe Ferla. Fusion Acid-Jazz, transferred from the 30ips 1/2" tape, it retains a very warm analog sound with transients not squashed by mastering, perhaps softened a bit in the mix to analog. Blue Note, 7243 5 3355029, ©2001.
Workingman’s Dead - Grateful Dead
CD Mastering circa 1987 by Joe Gastwirt, assisted by David Collins. Very clean transfer with little or no processing to digital, classic analog sound. Warner Brothers, 1 869-2, ©1970.
III. Monitor Gain -6 db to -7 dB (approximately K-14)
Amused to Death - Roger Waters
Mastered by Doug Sax and Ron Lester, Recorded by Nick Griffiths, Engineered by James Guthrie. Very Pink Floyd, with a lot of very quiet passages, but some real rockers as well. From analog tape. Art-Rock with a good sound. Columbia Records, CK47127, ©1992.
Blue in Green - Tierney Sutton
Mastered and Engineered by Michael Bishop. Vocal with a jazz trio behind it. There is a lot of deep bass groove with strong, clean rhythm and solid bass drum. It is huggably warm, with lots of proximity effect on the vocal. A good example of a nice clean jazz recording with lots of good, natural dynamics. I doubt that there was any mastering limiting used on this album, though individual compression was likely used on vocal or bass. To make it louder, turn up the monitor! Telarc, CD-83522, ©2000.
Burn to Shine - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
Mastered by Dave Collins. Engineered by Eric Sarafin. Produced by J. P. Plunier. This is a very interesting alternative rock group. It has very strong bass and bass drum content which are part of the attitude. A good dynamic range. Watch out though, every song on this album is different. It rocks. Virgin Records, ©1999, 724384815127.
Come Dance with Me - Frank Sinatra
Big Band Jazz. No mastering or engineering credits. This is an excellent transfer of a vintage analog tape, so transparent you feel you could reach out and touch Frank. A bit thin in the voice, but otherwise incredible dynamic range. Distorted in the loud parts, especially the trumpets, but so forgivable because of that sound and that Capitol chamber. This album had to make the Honor Roll to demonstrate the incredible production values of over 35 years ago! Capitol Records, 724349475427, ©1987.
Bright Red - Laurie Anderson
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Kevin Killen. Very clean and open with great dynamic range. Beautiful, clean, and clear digital sound. Very attractive. Warner Brothers Records, 9 45534-2, ©1994.
Enchantress - John Serry
No mastering credit. Engineered by Michael Bishop. Caribbean influenced jazz. Good and clean, solid, well balanced. It has a very nice punch to it as well. Telarc Jazz, CD83392, ©1999.
Feeling Alright - by Jerry Medina
Salsa/Latin Jazz. Mastered by David Rodriguez. Engineered by Francisco Hurtado. Monitor gain is -6 dB (for loud playback). Very clean with moderate compression, with some forgivable sibilance and brightness. Very emulatable production values. RMM Records. RMD 82259, ©1998.
The Gershwin Connection - Dave Grusin
Mastered by Wally Traugott. Engineered by Ed Rak. This is a modern Jazz album with a Rock flavor, and recorded with some of the top names in Jazz. Fabulous impact, clean, warm, extremely pure sound, dynamic range, and stereo image. Try Fascinating Rhythm. May be from analog tape, if so it is truly excellent. Moderately compressed but still retains its transients. GRP Records, GRD-2005, ©1991.
Head to Head - John Allred and Wycliff Gordon
Mastered by Bob Katz. Engineered by Gary Faller and Gary Baldassari. This is very attractive traditional Jazz. Warm, yet clean transients, open highs, moderately compressed, and a good dynamic range. Arbor Records, ARCD19261, ©2002.
If I Could Only Remember My Name - David Crosby
Mastered by Bill Dooley (1987). Engineered by Stephen Barncard. Transferred from the analog tape with little or no special mastering processing. Classic analog sound well preserved on the CD. Atlantic,7203-2, ©1971.
Luck of the Draw - Bonnie Raitt
Original Master by Doug Sax. Engineered by Ed Cherney. Produced by Don Was. An excellent transfer direct from analog tape with little or no mastering processing. Capitol Records, 07777-96111-2, ©1991.
The Mask of Zorro (Music from the Motion Picture)
Mastered by Patricia Sullivan. Mixing credit given to Simon Rhodes and Frank Filipetti. Produced by Jim Steinman. One of James Horner’s evocative soundtracks. Engineered for “pop” production rather than classical, it has a 14 dB peak to average ratio. Nice depth and beauty preserved despite the slight mastering compression required to end up at this monitor gain, which is about 6 dB louder in intrinsic loudness than the score for the theater. In other words, to play at the same reproduced loudness as the music in the theater, the monitor gain has to be set to -6 dB to reproduce this CD, but it will sound a bit more closed-in due to the reduction of transients. Very nice, warm sound, with a perfect integration of pop elements and sound effects (whips, chains, etc.) along with a pop vocal (hit) number whose level is just right compared with the rest of the tracks. An example for all of us to follow. Sony Records, 60627, © 1998.
The Power of a Hat - Gunnar Madsen
Mastered by Bob Katz. Recorded and mixed by Daniel Protheroe. An eclectic trip of different music from this performance artist. Goes from full-tilt rock to a capella. Very pure sounding material was recorded with a custom console and mixed to 1/2" analog tape. G-Spot Records,(www.gunnarspot.com) GSP 002, ©1998.
Sergeant Pepper - Beatles
Produced by George Martin. Engineered by Geoff Emmerick . This is an example of a great 33 year old mix transferred almost flat. Despite this generation distance (what generation is this CD copy?) and time, yet still the virtues come through. Indicates little or no mastering processing was used. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Capitol, Apple Records, CDP746442-2, ©1998.
Southland of the Heart - Maria Muldaur
No mastering credit. Engineered by Michael Bishop. This is an example of real Blues/Rock, a total kicker. A beautiful example of a dynamic mix to emulate. The bass has a strong drive, very punchy and clean. Be careful with that strong of a bass level when mixing, unless your monitors are extremely accurate. Telarc, CD-83423, © 1998.
The Tender Trap - Janis Siegel
Produced by Fred Hersch. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by A.T. Michael MacDonald. Classic Jazz with a great dynamic singer, absolutely fantastic. An all analog tape production too! Monarch Records, MONA-1021, © 1999.
Warm Your Heart - Aaron Neville
Mastered by Doug Sax. Engineered by George Massenburg. Classic Louisiana Blues with classical blues instrumentation and symphony orchestra. The gentle compression lends to that fat enveloping sound which is very pleasant, punchy, and not over squashed. We can barely equal this incredible sound quality today. An excellent mix to emulate. A&M Records, 75021 5354 2, ©1991.
You Won't Forget Me - Shirley Horn
Mastered by Bob Ludwig, recorded and mixed by David Baker. This exceptional, open sounding jazz record is of the highest sonic merit, revealing all the nuance and beauty of one of the finest voices in jazz plus her accompaniment. A great way to hear how to do it just right. Verve Records, 422-847482-2, © 1990.
Central Avenue - Danilo Perez
Mastered by Doug Sax. Recording and Mix Engineer, Al Schmitt. The compression on this Afro-Cuban Jazz recording maintains a strong punch from a strong average level without losing the sense of transients from the peak-producing instruments, and a very pleasant, attractive, warm sound. Very keen and experienced mastering ears may be able to detect the slight bobbing (pumping) of the mastering compressor, indicating we’re just on the threshold of over-compression. GRP Records. GRP 279, ©1998.
Forgiving Eden - A Triggering Myth
Mastered by Bob Katz. Engineered by Vic Stevens, Tim Drumheller and Rick Eddy. Co-engineered by Bob Kimmel. Progressive Rock with synths and real live drums. Very creative flowing classically instrumental composition. Excellent pure sonics for a synth-based album and great dynamics. Solid bass and clean top with out being overbearing. Good to emulate as a mix, though would be tough to match totally the mix due to unique mastering enhancements (ps: a little bird told me). 1x speed, K2 glass master processing from JVC. Lasers Edge, LE1036, ©2002.
Hot Rocks 1964-1971- The Rolling Stones - A must have for all who want to know "how hot to make it"
Mastered in 2002 by Bob Ludwig to DSD and hybrid CD/SACD, with 96 kHz transfers from analog tape by Steve Rosenthal at the Magic Shop. A superb restoration that has removed layer upon layer of veils from the source, compared to any of the previous versions, vinyls or any previous CD "remasterings." Ludwig has lovingly and courageously held the line on the level and sound quality of these precious tapes. If Ludwig made the digital master a bit hotter than the original analog tapes, it's probably not by much, and I believe that the dynamics of the original masters have not been compromised. Of course the original recordings were compressed by the tape and processors, but compression is (and helps to make) "the Rolling Stones sound." The end result (not squashed by any means, not pushed to today's overblown levels) stands as an example for rock and roll engineers of all generations to emulate. Please play this record for all your clients, and ask: Does it ever have to be hotter than this? The simple answer: not for rock and roll. In a perfect world, this level would be the intrinsic level for heavy metal and the Stones would have been mastered slightly lower--But you do own a volume control, don't you? Just turn it up! ABKCO Records 96672, ©2002
Hourglass - James Taylor
Mastered by Ted Jensen. Engineered by Frank Filipetti. This CD is very pleasant to listen to with a warm quality and a full balanced sound. Columbia Records, CK67912, ©1997.
In My Life - George Martin
Mastered by Tony Cousins. Engineered by Rupert Coulson and Chris Sheldon. It’s hard to separate the internal emotions that come from listening to the last record by the producer of the Beatles. All of the compression on this record is on purpose and to great effect, not one drop is used for the loudness race. It is hard to tell how much of the sonic artistry is in the production, recording, mixing, or mastering, which is the way it should be. MCA Records, MCAD-11841,©1998.
New Favorite - Allison Krauss and Union Station
Mastered by Doug Sax. Engineered by Gary Paezosa on DSD. Country Style, very acoustic, good dynamics, great mix, and great mastering. Rounder Records. 11661-0495-2, ©2001.
Recycler - ZZ Top
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Terry Manning. Excellent Fat rock production, moderately compressed analog mix with impact and some dynamic range. Warner Brother Records, 926265-2, ©1990.
Rick Fay With Strings - Rick Fay
Mastered by Bob Katz. Engineered by Gary Baldassari. Mixed by Andy de Ganahl. Very natural, superbly-played traditional acoustic jazz, with strings and heart! Classic tenor playing in a style you hardly hear anymore. Arbors Records, ARCD 19205, © 1998.
Shelter Me - Richard Page
Mastered by Doug Sax. Engineered by Kim Bullard and Mixed by Elliot Scheiner. Modern Pop, R&B influenced Rock. A very big and open sound, clean yet fat and full. Blue Thumb, BTD-7006,©1996.
Ten New Songs - Leonard Cohen
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Leanne Ungar. This CD has a very pretty sound, rich and full with clean but not over bright top. The vocal is a little loud for my tastes. Columbia Records, CK85953, ©2001.
Whenever We Wanted - John Mellencamp
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Jay Healy. Modern-day bright but clean digital production. Great dynamic range. Harsh high end reflects the limitations of the A/Ds and digital production of that era. At -7dB it plays loud. Mercury Records, 314 510 151-2, ©1991.
IV. Monitor Gain -8 dB to -9 dB. These CDs have the highest intrinsic loudness in the Honor Roll.
Some of the CDs in the following group may be slightly compromised in their transient clarity. Other recordings in this group do not depend on transient clarity for their musical value, and so they could be made hotter without an esthetic sacrifice. Producers should judge mastered product on its sound, not on intrinsic loudness, for we have learned that there is a limit above which a particular recording will suffer. And this limit varies for each style of recording, evidenced by the CDs that are above this line! In an ideal world, it would be polite to reduce the intrinsic loudness of this group for the benefit of all, but I doubt that I will see this in my lifetime!
3 Cheers for the Broken-Hearted - Glass Hammer
Mastered by Bob Katz, mixed by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel. Well-mixed classic-style progressive rock album, melodically beautiful, with lots of punch, warmth, clarity and dynamics and evocative lyrics. Plays well everywhere. Glass Hammer Website. Sound Resources, Tennessee, 2009.
Back in Black - AC/DC Remastered by Ted Jensen (no date). Engineered by Brad Samuelson. Produced by Mutt Lang. Newly digitally remastered from the original tapes. A great modern transparent digital transfer of some great rock. Hot with some bus compression as it starts to saturate on peaks, but ooooh the sound. Fabulous, conservatively mastered for max punch and impact with all compression intentional and generally not for intrinsic level. Though with a K12 monitor gain at -8 dB try not to use as a mix emulation or your result will likely get too squashed due to the use of mastering processing on this CD. I’m suggesting that mix engineers concentrate on the mix rather than on the intrinsic loudness, or there will likely be complaisant squashing and no room to fix anything in the mastering. ATCO, 92418-2, ©1980.
Bajando Gervasio - Amadito Valdes featuring Juan de Marcos' Afro-Cuban All Stars
Mastered by Bob Katz, mixed by Juan Marcos Gonzales. Acoustically-oriented Latin-Jazz and traditional style recorded at Egrem Studios in Havana. Disco Caramba CRADX-2002, Tokyo, Japan. ©2002.
The Breaking of the World - Glass Hammer Mastered by Bob Katz, mixed by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel. This is probably the best-sounding and the most progressive Glass Hammer album to date. Nice jazz influence! Warm, clear, open, big, and microdynamic. Plays well everywhere. Glass Hammer Website. Sound Resources, Tennessee, ©2015.
Chinese Democracy - Guns N' Roses Mastered by Bob Ludwig, in 2008 with no concerns for intrinsic level just going for "the sound" which is classic rock. The band loved it, the fans love it what's not to like.©2008 Geffen Records.
Da Good, Da Bad, and Da Ugly - Geto Boys
Mastered by Mike Dean. Engineered by Mike Dean and Mr. Lee. A superb hip hop record to emulate sonically, but when going for a mix, go for the sound, not to match this recording’s intrinsic level. Dirty lyrics, but a clean sound. Very rich and well mixed Hip Hop album. This is not just a collection of old tired loops; it’s real hip. Rap-A-Lot Records,7243-8-46780-2, ©1998.
Diamonds and Rust- Joan Baez
Mastered by Mike Reese. Engineered by Rick Ruggieri. Clean and pretty remaster of a well recorded analog tape. A&M Records, D 3233, ©1975.
Kiss Me Kate - the new Broadway cast
Mastered by Alan Silverman. Engineered by Cynthia Daniels. I have always been split minded between the classical and the pop approach. This recording is an excellent example of the pop approach, yet even less squashed than many Broadway recordings of the 50's thru 70's. Personally, I think it would sound better if it were engineered for a lower intrinsic loudness, monitor gain -6dB or so. Why has Broadway joined the loudness race? DRG Records Inc., DRG 12988, ©2000.
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys - Traffic
Remastered from the original tapes by Jeff Willens. Engineered by Brian Humphries. This CD deserves special merit for a very classy, clean modern technology digital transfer, very transparent, revealing a great, historic 1971 mix. Years of veils have been removed to show how well it could be done back then (but rarely duplicated). Monitor gain at -8 dB indicates that some (2dB likely) modern day limiting was used to raise the intrinsic loudness. The recording may or may not have suffered due to the limiting, but I do not have access to the master tape to say. This fabulous, clear and full 70’s early rock mix rivals anything that can be produced today. You can literally smell the hallucinogens in the air. Universal Music. 314548827-2, ©2002.
Messenger of Truth - Chris Beckers
Mastered by Errol Lem. Engineered by Chris Beckers. Very clean, but mastered a bit hot. It is on the verge of over-compression, but a compressed attitude is the style. This R&B/Rock influenced album is hot but not squashed. Like all the CDs which are monitored at -8 or -9 dB position, this is not to be emulated as a mix level, so as to avoid the loudness race. Cris Crazz Records, CCR-035, ©2001.
Mastered by Brad Blackwood. Engineered by Chris Polachack. Cool! Moderately compressed Blues Rock, with the compression used for effect, not loudness. Some reduction of transients to the dynamic range, but the end result is very pleasant and mellow, and can be played loud. Rattles by Records, RLB1001, ©1999.
Rage Against the Machine
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Andy Wallace. A heavy metal album that is not squashed, but amazingly loud on an intrinsic basis. Good dynamics, clean--let’s roll back the clock! How far we have come to have lost this sound quality! Epic, 2k 52959, ©1992.
The Shaming of the True - Kevin Gilbert
Rock, mastered by Ken Lee and John Cuniberti. Engineered by Kevin Gilbert. Superbly recorded, mixed and mastered with amazingly good dynamics for such a hot record. Kevin Gilbert was 50% of the genius behind Toy Matinee. KMG 3, The estate of Kevin Gilbert, www.kevingilbert.com, ©2000.
Toy Matinee Special Edition
Mastered aggressively by Steve Hall. Engineered by Bill Bottrell. Monitor gain at -8 dB to -9 dB. The CD was mastered hot, but not too squashed. I would not advise mixing to this level, but it represents an extreme of good mastering. Too hot for the loudness race (one of the reasons for its high intrinsic loudness is that it is very bright) but still with excellent production values. Unitone Recordings, 13702-4603-2, ©2001.
Wrecking Ball - Emmy Lou Harris
Mastered by Joe Gastwirt. Engineers include Malcolm Burn andMark Howard. When auditioned on a standard CD player, it sounds compressed at the top and the bottom and in fact, sounds severely over compressed. However, with an HDCD decoder, it reveals its excellent sound quality. If I didn't have an HDCD decoder, I could not like the sound of this record. Asylum Records, 61854-2,© 1995.
Aenima - Tool
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by David Bottrill. An example of a progressive metal CD for the 90’s that is not smashed to the wall. The squashing is for artistic effect rather than intrinsic loudness or mastering volume. A very large dynamic range makes it very attractive. Can be harsh when loud, but that is the sound. Volcano Entertainment, 61422-31087-2, ©1996.
Bele Bele en La Habana - Chucho Valdes
Mastered by Leon Zervos. Engineered by Jon Fausty. This is an excellent production of Latin Jazz. Obviously compressed either in mastering or mixing for a fat sound that brings up the inner voices. Some reduction of transients but the sound is fat, clean, and warm with a bit of attitude. Excellent imaging and dynamic range with fabulous playing by arguably the greatest living Cuban jazz pianist. Blue Note, CDP7243823083225, ©1998.
Belly of the Sun- Cassandra Wilson
Mastered by Greg Calbi, recorded and mixed by Danny Kopelson. Despite some squashing (not surprising at this intrinsic loudness), this album retains some nice sense of space, depth and clarity, and some real nice acoustic playing. Blue Note, 35072, © 2002.
Brand New Day - Sting
Mastered by Chris Blair. Engineered by Simon Osborne. Superb sound quality, one of the best sounding modern CDs. It is tonally well balanced, but on the bright side, and the vocals are too sibilant for my taste. Also note that like nearly every CD in this intrinsic loudness category, I firmly believe this CD would sound better, and more open if its intrinsic loudness were reduced from 2 to 3 dB. 3 dB would make it a K-14, taking it back to the masters of pre-1990 in the volume war and a welcome retreat if you ask me! A&M Records, 0694904432, ©1999.
Every Single Day - Lucy Kaplansky
Mastered by David Glasser. Engineered by Ben Wisch. This is a Contemporary Folk-Rock, but let’s not pigeonhole it--it’s Pop! Dynamic and exciting, but playable on any system, proving it can and should be done. Very strong and solid bottom end and proximity effect. WARNING: It is an HDCD, but it also sounds good on a regular CD player, meaning HDCD peak extension preset was not used or over used. Please don’t emulate the level when mixing, just use it to examine the sound quality of a well mastered contemporary record. The vocals lend to a warmth and attitude. Red House Records, RHR CD156, ©2001.
Ex. Nihilo - Mad Dog Trio
Mastered by Jeff Carroll. Engineered by Steve Graham. Alternative Rock with a Jazz influence. Fat Rock/Jazz sound. Loud, but not squished sound at -9 dB monitor gain. Definitely compressed with an attitude. www.maddogtrio.com, MD3032102, ©2002.
Mastered by Eddy Schreyer, mixed by Chuck Johnson. This is where modern heavy metal is headed, and it has amazing micro-dynamics for such a hot record. Varying from clean and tight to slammed against the wall, but the sonics and the music get along so well that it is even very listenable on a high-end mastering system. Amazing transients for such a hot record. I personally thought that some of the climaxes would have had more impact if they were not so limited. And after this came the loudness race--which is why you don't see much heavy metal on the Honor Roll. Immortal/Epic Records, EK66633, ©1994.
Meant To Be - Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson
Mastered by Trevor Sadler. Recorded and mixed by Danny Leake. Engineers kill to get this kind of sound: sweet, warm, fat, involving, spacious, and inviting--obtained through skillful and artistic use of class A analog gear. But half the battle is the charismatic performance by two old pros, which would have come through even if it were recorded with two tin cans and a piece of string! Monitor gain -8 or -9 dB, and thus the rhythmic aspect and transients are underplayed compared to the spatial virtues and tonality, yet still the vocal is clear and dynamic. If the producers had desired a more transient, rhythmic, quality, they could not have obtained it at this intrinsic loudness. Compare the sound of this disc with the Maria Muldaur and Shirley Horn, whose intrinsic loudness is at least 3 dB lower. I like the sound of both approaches, perhaps I’d take the Maria sound for “dinner and a show, and Nancy for “dessert!” Pointing out the virtues of my K-System proposal, which asks the mastering engineer to lower the output level of his processors so that the disc achieves an intrinsic loudness more in line with the vast majority, but without sacrificing this excellent sound. Would that be too much sophistication to ask of the 21st century of audio? Narada Jazz 72438-50774-2-5.
Pieces of the Sun - Tony Levin
Mastered by Trevor Sadler. Engineered by Kevin Killen. This is a very heavy progressive jazz-rock with synthesis and heavy bass. It’s a compressed sound but an interesting one at that. Spacious with considerable dynamic range (reminiscent of the Tool album). Sharp, strong, and compressed when loud, but not brick walled and at the next moment soft and delicate. Easy to listen to despite the hard rock moments. It is fat and not particularly clean, but that is the sound. Narada, 72438-11626-2-0, ©2002.
Speech Hoopla - promo CD
Mastered by Jay Frigoletto. Engineered by Blake Eiseman. R&B, Rap,Hip Hop sort of, but more melodic. Very clean, mastered hot, but not too squashed. One or two cuts are over processed, but others are superbly mixed/mastered for a good sound. Tut Records, 1970-2A,©1999, US Release.
Soul Power - Nadirah
Mastered by Jay Frigoletto. Engineered by Blake Eisman. This pumped-up R&B occasionally sounds over compressed, but overall it's not squashed. I wish that more major R&B would be at this level or lower...
Soul Purpose - Alex Bugnon
Mastered by Trevor Sadler. Engineered by Michael Conrader. This CD is hot, but clean and clear modern day R&B/Jazz. It is moderately compressed with clean transients and has that fat, up front modern sound with impact. Narada, 72438-1134-2-4, ©2001.
You’re the One - Paul Simon
Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Engineered by Andy Smith. Solid and beating bass drum goes down to the center of the earth, but cleanly. This was a production decision and it's pleasant, not overbearing. Very warm for an all digital production. Very sweet. Superb, clean, warm depth. A great album to emulate mix wise, very dynamic. HDCD but peak extension must not have been used, or not used excessively. Warner Brothers, 947844-2, ©2000.
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A path planning and obstacle avoidance hybrid system using a connectionist network
Schuster, Christopher Emmet
Cheatham, John B., Jr.
Master of Science
Automated path planning and obstacle avoidance has been the subject of intensive research in recent times. Most efforts in the field of semiautonomous mobile-robotic navigation involve using Artificial Intelligence search algorithms on a structured environment to achieve either good or optimal paths. Other approaches, such as incorporating Artificial Neural Networks, have also been explored. By implementing a hybrid system using the parallel-processing features of connectionist networks and simple localized search techniques, good paths can be generated using only low-level environmental sensory data. This system can negotiate structured two- and three-dimensional grid environments, from a start position to a goal, while avoiding all obstacles. Major advantages of this method are that solution paths are good in a global sense and path planning can be accomplished in real time if the system is implemented in customized parallel-processing hardware. This system has been proven effective in solving two- and three-dimensional maze-type environments.
System science; Mechanical engineering; Electronics; Electrical engineering; Artificial intelligence
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David Hockney Gallery Art is the best way to express a feeling. The abstract paintings, the beautiful sculptures and other forms of art please a mind in many ways. The main motive of art galleries is to showcase the creativity of a wide number of artists. If you consider yourself a true art lover, you need to visit the fascinating art galleries available today. Young and emerging artists too get their recognition through such art galleries by showcasing their creative piece for people to admire. Viewers can also understand the story that an artist tries to portray through his/ her art. People visit art galleries to avail knowledge in the creative field and also to indulge in buying famous and out of the box creative pieces such as David Hockney gallery. At any art gallery, you will find the displays of many artists. From Vintage to Modern Day arts, one can find unique and astounding creative displays, some of which can leave a viewer spellbound. Artist display their creativity in such galleries to receive both positive and negative feedback. Negative feedback, however, help them improve and get better. At times it is amazing to see that people come from far out places just to enjoy their favorite artist’s display. Art can be classified into Contemporary, Abstract, Modern etc. Every form has its own charm and gives out wide range of expressions. The works displayed by the artists are meant for all free thinkers and art lovers. People can also buy their favorite art in many art galleries. If you are collector of art you need have a
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Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in the United States for weeks of medical care, including weight-loss treatment.
Mr. Talabani, a Kurd, arrived at the Mayo Clinic in the northern U.S. state of Minnesota on Sunday.
The Iraqi president, who is in his early 70s, has said he has no health problems except for his weight. Earlier this year, he underwent more than two weeks of treatment in Jordan for exhaustion and dehydration.
Mr. Talabani's role as president is largely ceremonial, but he has been influential in political efforts to try to heal Iraq's sectarian divisions.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP and AP.
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Print newsletters are the default communications tactic for nonprofits. But other elements can yield tremendous benefits for nonprofits, as well.
If the goal is community engagement and advocacy, you might produce an annual report or a community report card. If the goal is promotional, you might use postcards, flyers, invitations and event programs. If you want to get in front of new donors, you might consider integrating alternative techniques that gain attention in fresh and surprisingly ways.
What are some of those alternative techniques?
Table tents: Table tents can be powerful tools. Develop a creative tagline to communicate your distinctive competence, then illustrate how the reader can help. Distribute tents in high-traffic areas where people have a minute to read your message, such as restaurant and retail counters.
Hang tags: Partner with a grocer or retailer to place hang tags on popular products. The association with a well-known brand gives your organization instant credibility.
“Gift” catalogs: Give benefactors a tangible idea of how donations are being used. A hunger relief organization might “sell” cereal, bread, or a family dinner, with “prices” corresponding to the cost of supplying these items to those in need. World Vision’s Christmas 2014 Gift Catalog allowed supporters to purchase goats, chickens, and ducks for Third World communities to provide both sustainable food sources and merchant opportunities.
These are not products we normally see associated with nonprofits donations, and that’s what makes them so effective. It takes more than clever advertisements to inspire your stakeholders to action. It takes creativity, too.
But beware of using these alternative techniques in a silo-ed fashion. Integrate them into an overall marketing strategy. Include measurable outcomes to keep your staff focused and results-driven. By building in accountability, you will ensure that your board members become your most ardent marketing allies.
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Record Increase in Phishing Sites in May 2007
The Anti-Phishing Working Group, on July 12, 2007, announced that phishing URLs that spread crimeware on users' PCs rose to a record level of 3,353 in May 2007. It was a rise of 7.4% over the previous record in February 2007 and nearly 95% more than the number in April.
Crimeware like keyloggers help to collect information for cyber criminals. They steal personal identifying data from PCs that the criminals take control over. The fraudsters then use the information to access users' e-mail and even financial accounts with the ultimate goal to steal money.
The rise in the number of crimeware URLs was primarily due to the use of the Microsoft animated cursor or ANI exploit code and the compromised web servers. Numerous such phishing sites were reported from an attack in Asia that hijacked many sites and inserted the exploit code for the un-patched ANI flaw, said Dan Hubbard, VP of security research with Websense. EFYTIMES published is in news on July 16, 2007.
In May 2007, APWG researchers from MarkMonitor, its Global Research Partners, and Websense reported that traditional phishing attacks had become more or less consistent. However, there was a growth in unique phishing sites. Also, phishers targeted their attacks on the financial services companies.
The changes in the numbers occur because phishers change their trend of using several URLs on the fixed domain. For instance, in April this year, 80% of the total phishing URLs used more than one URL in each domain, said Laura Mather, Ph.D., senior scientist, MarkMonitor. SCMAGAZINE reported this on July 16, 2007.
In May that fell to 41%. However, phishers are still using the technique of many URLs in a single domain. So there will continue to be fluctuations in the numbers, based on the number of targeted brands, said Dr. Mather. This was evident in the attacks in May 2007 on financial services companies that accounted for almost 97% of total attacks on brands.
Related article: Recruitment of ‘Money Mules’ – New Way To Phish
» SPAMfighter News - 30-07-2007
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1. Maybe a partial defence to D (not resulting in an acquittal to certain crimes)
2. The rules os Majewski ask whether the crime committed was a basic or specific intent crime.
- Basic - voluntary intoxication is no defence. Because D was already reckless by getting himself in that state.
- Specific - Partial defence. D is given the lesser in built basic intent crime, e.g. section18 = section 20.
1. Full defence to any offence (which leads to an acquittal - unlike a partial defence which does not lead to an acquittal).
2. The rules of Kingston applies - "Did the spiked drink create intent" or "Did it merely dis-inhibit D".
3.Allen - only applicable if the strength of the alcohol is misjudged (treated as voluntary intoxication).
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (Section 76)
1. Palmer (Lord Morris) - D need not weigh up the nicety or the exact defencive measure as long as he reacts instinctively and honestly to the heat of the moment.
2. Ther is no duty to retreat (R v Bird)
3. The law even allows the victim to make the pre-emptive strike (AGRef2)
1. AGRef6 (General Rule) - the law generally will not accept concent at offences at or more than section 47 (only applies to common assault).
2. It was outlined in R v Brown that it must pass the public interest test.
3. Exception (implied consent)
- Horseplay (R v Jones) - not in the publics interest to ban horseplay.
- Tattoo's & piercings (R v Wilson) - not the role of the court to interfere in the privacy of anothers matrimonial bedroom.
- Regulated sports (R v Billinghurst) - D was charged because he went 'off the ball' rule.
Legal definition bares no resemblance with the medical definition.
Mc Naughten - sets out a three part test for insanity:
1. D sufferes from a defect of reason (R v Clarke)
2. defect of reason must be due to a disease of the mind (R v Sullivan)
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This week's featured article at the Sobel Wiki is on James Billington, the first black governor-general of the C.N.A. Sobel wrote For Want of a Nail in the summer of 1971, a time when race relations in the United States were at a low point. Every summer since the mid-1960s, there had been riots in the black ghettos of major American cities. In a way, this was actually a positive development, because it meant that African-Americans were actually fighting back against the institutionalized racism that had always been a feature of American society. At the time, though, it must have looked like the country was about to descend into an all-out racial civil war.
Ten years earlier, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy had said that "There's no question that in the next thirty or forty years, a Negro can also achieve the same position that my brother has as President of the United States, certainly within that period of time." By 1971, though, it was an open question whether there would be any black people in the United States, or even whether there would be a United States, by 2001, much less a black president.
Obviously, America had taken a wrong turning somewhere, so Sobel decided to map out a more racially harmonious alternative. In the C.N.A., abolitionists take advantage of a slump in the price of slaves in the late 1830s to pass a generous compensated manumission bill (as opposed to our own history's executive order during a civil war in 1862). And Sobel never comes right out and says so, but the lack of violent opposition is almost certainly due to the presence of an escape hatch for slavery supporters: any slaveowner who doesn't want to see his slaves freed can, and presumably does, pack up and move across the Mississippi to Jefferson. (John Calhoun is the same staunch defender of slavery in the Sobel Timeline that he is in our own. Sobel never mentions Calhoun's reaction to the passage of the Lloyd Manumission Bill in 1840. He does mention a freed slave in 20th century Mexico named Miguel Calhoun, and allows the reader to draw his own conclusions.)
The next component of Sobel's racial utopia is Southern Vandalia, basically our own history's Kansas and Missouri, an area of the C.N.A. which attracts about half of the freed slaves and their children in the 1860s and 1870s, to the point where blacks make up a majority of its population. In fact, Southern Vandalia serves as a refuge for the U.S.M.'s black population as well, since Sobel explicitly says that most of the slaves born there after 1855 escaped across the border to the C.N.A.
Not that every freed slave went to Southern Vandalia to participate in this self-imposed apartheid. Sobel records that of the C.N.A.'s black population of 5.9 million in 1880, a million lived in the Northern Confederation, another 1.1 million lived in the Southern Confederation, and another 1.6 million lived in the confederations of Quebec, Indiana, Northern Vandalia, and Manitoba.
And all was not sweetness and light. When the governor of Southern Vandalia founded an organization called the Friends of Black Mexico to agitate for the abolition of slavery there, his supporters were subject to violent attacks by white racists everywhere but Manitoba. The solution to lingering white racism turned out to be a wave of emigration by blacks and whites in the 1920s, subsidized by the C.N.A.'s version of Henry Ford.
By 1938, the People's Coalition was able to win a narrow governing majority in the Grand Council by pledging to support a black candidate for Council President, an office that was a sort of combination Speaker of the House and Vice President. Twelve years later, this Council President, James Billington, succeeded to the governor-generalship himself.
Billington is much like our own history's Barack Obama, a political moderate who makes of point of drawing as little attention to his race as possible. The major contrast between Sobel's history and our own is in their opponents. Sobel records that Billington's opponents attack him for his policies rather than his race. He is defeated in the 1953 elections by Richard Mason, a more liberal candidate whose own campaign is based on an appeal to guilt rather than racism.
The election of Barack Obama, on the other hand, has been accompanied by opposition that is pretty much both racially motivated and unhinged. Conspiracy theories proliferate among Republicans, each more bizarre than the last, and all of them rooted in the belief that black people aren't real Americans. Anyone who wants to argue that Obama's election means that America is no longer racist would do well to read Chapter 34 of Nail to see what a non-racist political opposition really looks like.
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Thin capitalisation: practical guidance: introduction: forms of borrowing
Sources of funding
Intra-group funding - “mainstream” thin cap work, which mainly concerns the lending of funds between companies within the same group, can in most cases be distinguished from private equity financing which tends to be highly-leveraged (i.e. a deal heavily reliant on debt) and typically uses a combination of third party and connected party debt and is discussed from INTM519000.
In intra-group funding cases, the source of the funding is likely to be the ultimate parent or a group finance company, but unless it is substantial and very specific is unlikely to trace back to the group’s own third party funding. It will be group money. External funding in a large group will usually come from a mixture of sources, with tranches of debt on varying terms serving different purposes and expiring at different times, short- and long- term, flexible- and fixed-rate, with loans maturing and renewed at regular intervals. Lending within the group tends to be much more straightforward; usually a succession of large loans made according to need, or a perhaps a group facility provided by a group treasury company. A shared external facility may be available for working capital needs. Subsidiary funding seldom has the complexity of a group’s external funding arrangements; it does not need to and the complexity serves no purpose. It does however make it difficult and often misleading to compare the two.
What would a bank do?
This seems to be the default question where a non-arm’s length provision requires an arm’s length comparable. However, it is too narrow a question and does not reflect the real world choices of many companies.
A bank is a type of lender familiar to everyone, but may not be appropriate in every case. Major corporates have access to a variety of lending markets - corporate bonds, commercial paper, syndicated lending, etc, so it is useful to consider what the options of the UK borrower would have been had they gone to a third party for funding, and how that choice would have affected the provision. As discussed above, a major corporate will use a number of types of lender depending on the purpose, duration, etc.
The answer to this question will focus the search for comparable data and affect the nature of any adjustments made to produce an arm’s length solution. The answer may that a bank would be involved as an intermediary or not at all.
Banks do not lend their own money (certainly not to major corporates). They have to borrow it and therefore need to make a “turn” on the money as well as charging various fees when they lend it on to their customer. It is much more likely that companies looking to borrow substantial sums will look to capital markets, i.e. markets for securities where companies can secure long-term financing. The trend is towards disintermediation - in plainer terms, cutting out the intermediary - going to the market and borrowing from the investor directly.
Banks may be preferable to some borrowers; bank debt is more flexible than, say, corporate bonds, which have a defined term and repayment date, whereas bank debt is more likely to feature an option of early repayment and is therefore more flexible. Banks are also more willing to lend based on an ongoing relationship with a group. Banks also provide a wide range of money services. Companies will regularly use banks for overdraft facilities and for bridging finance; there is often a pattern in mergers and acquisitions, where the immediate purchase is made using short-term debt sourced by a bank or syndicate of banks, with that debt being replaced in due course by longer-term funding, perhaps through the bond market.
A bond is a type of security, a unit of debt, issued for a specific period, at the end of which it is repayable. The borrower issues the bond to the lender, who is the bondholder. Bonds carry a fixed rate of interest, or are issued at a discount and redeemed at face value (or some combination). The bond issue takes place in the primary market, where the bond passes from issuer to investor. However, there is a thriving secondary market within which bonds may change hands. This means that the borrower retains the money generated by the issue, but the investor does not necessarily have to keep their money tied up - they can sell the bond on. The issuer pays interest to whoever holds the bond when payment falls due.
A syndicate of banks will underwrite the bond issue to help bring it to the market; they will distribute the bond issue and buy any part of the bond issue not taken up by the market. Bonds are rated for their credit quality by the credit rating agencies, the main ones being Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings. This rating attaches to the bond issue rather than to the issuer. The rating represents the agency’s assessment of the relative likelihood that the issue may default. The choice of ratings runs between “triple A” AAA (the highest investment grade) through BB or lower (speculative grade) to D (default grade). The full range of ratings and their definitions is set out for two of the rating agencies at INTM524140. The work of the rating agencies is considered in more detail from INTM524000 onwards.
A bond with a floating rate is known as a floating rate note (FRN). If it is secured, it is called a debenture.
This is a more restricted exercise than that described above for the bond market. It is the issue of debt to a single buyer or a small number of investors, usually with an investment bank acting as broker. It is not offered to the public generally and not registered on any exchange.
This is the term for debt instruments with a duration of less than a year, usually sold by large companies and banks to finance short-term obligations. They can serve as a cheaper alternative to a bank overdraft facility.
The above examples are mentioned not to give a comprehensive guide to borrowing types and conventions - the Corporate Finance Manual from CFM11060 onwards gives much more detail - but to underline that there are choices which would be available to an arm’s length borrower and these alternatives may have to be considered where the context is that of connected parties.
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Recently, Planned Parenthood Arizona’s president and CEO, Bryan Howard and Candace Lew, OB/GYN and PPAZ board chair, resigned their respective memberships on the Governor’s Commission on Women’s and Children’s Health. This resignation was a result of numerous decisions Gov. Jan Brewer and her administration made that endanger women’s health and undermine the work of the Commission.
“Planned Parenthood Arizona believes strongly in the importance of the Commission’s mission and work. Indeed, the Commission was created by Governor Jane Hull following our recommendation,” said Howard.
The letter sent to Gov. Brewer cited that for the governor, political priorities outweigh women’s health priorities. The governor’s actions are deliberately contrary to the recommendations made by public health leaders who have donated their time and best thinking to the women and families of Arizona through their participation in the Commission’s deliberations on critical issues including teen pregnancy and inadequate access to basic prevention-oriented health care. Click here to read the full letter.
Harmful decisions made by Gov. Brewer and her administration, include: Continue reading
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Ashby Magna Station and Bridge 413
SP 5558 9077
Ashby Magna station was a typical Great Central 'Country' pattern station. It was built on the island platform principle and was very similar to Whetstone Station, differing mainly in as much as access was from a stairway down from the road bridge - Bridge 413. This bridge was a double span iron girder bridge, with a room built into the archway between the two spans. This room is the only part of Ashby Magna station to survive to the present day, although it is now inaccessible as the bridge has been backfilled on both sides. The station had a decently sized goods yard to the east, but this disappeared under the M1 Motorway while the line was still open, as did the Station Masters house. Remains of the station are still visible, including a small portion of one of the platform walls which still has a couple of courses of bricks above ground level. There are also some quite large pieces of brickwork on the overgrown cutting wall just south of Bridge 413. Of the goods yard, only the cattle dock remains - in surprisingly good condition. A cellphone mast has been erected in the recess previously occupied by Ashby Magna signal cabin. The southern part of the station site, and the cutting leading to Dunton Bassett tunnel, are occupied by a timber company who are building a new commercial building across the trackbed.
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Local Experts Discuss Latest News On Nuclear Crisis In Japan
March 17, 2011 11:26 a.m.
As workers try to cool the radioactive materials at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, we discuss the long- and short-term risks this crisis could pose to the Japanese people. Plus, we discuss the lessons being learned from the still unfolding nuclear crisis. We speak to experts from SDSU and UC San Diego about the latest details coming out of Japan.
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Forbidden Paradise is a 1924 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by German film director Ernst Lubitsch. The ... See full summary »
Gösta Berling is a young and attractive minister. Because he is an alcoholic and his preaches are far too daring, he is finally defrocked. He leaves the town in disgrace and arrives at ... See full summary »
In 1914 France, pastoral life on the Moreau farm is interrupted by war. Son Andre joins the army, a P.O.W. camp is built on the farm, and daughter Mona feels only hatred toward Germany. Arriving, the German prisoners cast approving eyes on Mona, but worsening war news keeps her hostile...until Oscar Muller, prisoner working on the farm, proves himself a good man by his actions. As the bond between Mona and Oscar strengthens, so does the neighbors' vituperation; even with the war's end, tragic results seem inevitable... Written by
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I liked "barbed wire" in its silent format,and would like to see an updated version made.
I saw Barbed Wire on American Movie Classics about three years ago. I liked it for it's story line of forbidden love as well of its anti-war message. The story stayed with me and still does. I was surprised at how the film could maintain my interest even though I am not of a generation of people who watched silent movies. It is intriguing that actors had to convey emotions and thoughts through actions and expressions and they did a fine job. My peers would be surprised to see the extent of the F/X available in 1927. I would like to see Jerry Bruckheimer or Kevin Costner get a hold of this story and remake for the new generation of movie enthusiasts to enjoy. Not that I don't appreciate the original, I enjoy experiencing good stories in different formats, and I would like to see this one become a classic.
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Firing Line with William F. Buckley: The Practical Limits of Liberalism
: In this episode of William F. Buckley's Firing Line television show, Jerry Brown and several journalists join Buckley. Firing Line Program Catalog
: Jerry Brown was Ronald Reagan's successor as governor; his father, Pat Brown, had been Reagan's predecessor. Governor Brown the younger would later become known as a flake, "Governor Moonbeam"; in this discussion, primarily of desegregation, he comes across as straightforward and well spoken. Brown: "I would leave this [busing] to the sound discretion of the judiciary, and see what happens." Buckley: "You wouldn't leave it to the unsound discretion of the judiciary?" Brown: "Well, that's a phrase that lawyers use. Whenever the word 'discretion' is used, you usually preface it with the word 'sound'-- and maybe that's more a hope than a description."Source
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: Program S0204, PBS-514. Master loaned from the Library of Congress.Collection
: Firing Line broadcastsProgram Number
: Copyrighted. Rights are owned by the Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford University. Copyright Holder has given Institution permission to provide access to the digitized work online. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Digitized by the California Audiovisual Preservation Project (CAVPP)
March 23, 2012
One of the best minds of his age.
Miles Gone By: A Literary Autobiography is his best book and captures the man the best. The Unmaking of a Mayor, about his run for NYC mayor, is also excellent, but sadly out of print.
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Listener Question: Are There Any Good Fad Diets?
You are responsible for the videos uploaded to the Health Care instance of Media Space, This instance is meant to be a public library of videos. Content should not contain PHI or private information.
We’ve all heard the claims of fad diets. Cut carbs and lose 20 pounds. Drink nothing but smoothies and drop a dress size. Eat like a Neanderthal and get in the best shape of your life. But are any of these fad diets actually healthy, or even safe, for you to be on? Kary Woodruff, registered dietitian at University of Utah Health, warns of the unhealthy red flags to look out for before starting a fad diet.
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What do you know about driving greener?
Posted by: Cal on 5/06/2014
Category: Tyre Information
If you're interested in being more environmentally friendly in your day to day life, there are a few tidbits of information that might help you make more informed choices when it comes to cars and driving.
After all, it's important to be mindful of the environment as much as possible, even when doing something like driving.
Check out this information of how you can up your eco credentials on the road - you'll be going green in no time!
Choose an eco-friendly car model
If you're in the market for a new car, you might want to opt for an eco-friendly model, such as a hybrid.
The Toyota Prius, for example, combines a petrol engine with an electric motor. The electricity it runs on can be sourced from renewable power while the vehicle uses less emission-generating petrol, so this works to reduce carbon emissions.
This is one of the most effective ways to reduce your environmental impact on the road, but it is a big purchase, and you'll likely need to already be in the market for a new car before you make this kind of decision. However, it's a great option and always something to consider.
If you want a more efficient car but don't think you're ready to make the jump to a hybrid model, there are other elements you can consider.
For instance, a bigger, more powerful car will use more fuel and produce more emissions than a smaller car. If you don't need a 4WD or large wagon, consider downsizing to a hatchback or sedan.
Take into account engine size, fuel consumption and emissions rate.
Think about how you drive
It's not all about what you drive. When it comes to being eco friendly on the road, it's how you drive, too.
When possible, cruise at a steady and safe speed rather than accelerating and braking quickly, as this uses more fuel. This can often be achieved by being more aware of your surroundings and looking ahead to anticipate the conditions and when you will need to slow down or speed up. This way, you can do it more gradually and use less fuel.
In addition to this, driving at higher speeds increases wind resistance and fuel use. Driving at 90km/h is much more efficient than driving at 100 or 110km/h.
If you're driving a manual vehicle, try to shift up gears at the first opportunity, as driving in a lower gear burns through fuel quickly.
Did you know that even your car tyres can affect your vehicle's fuel consumption? Incorrect tyre pressure can play havoc with your car's performance, so make sure the pressure is at recommended levels.
Other parts of tyre maintenance also affect your car's fuel use, such as wheel alignment and general wear and tear, so make sure your tyres and wheels are always up to scratch.
Furthermore, any extra weight or cargo in your car will mean your vehicle needs to use more fuel to power it forwards on the road. Take out anything unnecessary, and if you don't need accessories such as a roof rack or spoiler, forego them. They can increase wind resistance and fuel usage by more than 20 per cent, according to the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ).
What else? A regular service can keep your vehicle in tip top shape and fix up any issues that might be holding your car back and making it less efficient.
Keep these tips and tricks in mind as you drive and you'll see that fuel bill reducing in no time. Plus, you'll be feeling great knowing you're being far kinder to the environment - that's got to be a win!
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When preparing a client or witnesses for a hearing or a trial, I always find myself repeating one thing over and over – the hearsay rule! What is hearsay? Why is hearsay evidence inadmissible? Are there exceptions?
Without writing a dissertation, I will try to sum a few things up about the hearsay rule as it relates to custody, divorce and other family law cases in Virginia.
What is Hearsay?
The Supreme Court defines hearsay as “testimony given by a witness who relates, not what he knows personally, but what others have told him, or what he has heard said by others.” Cross v. Commonwealth, 195 Va. 62, 74, 77 S.E.2d 447, 453 (1953). Note that hearsay is not limited to oral statements. Hearsay includes conduct, gestures, writings, and even silence in some cases. Further note that in order for a statement to constitute hearsay, two things must be present: the statement being offered needs to be (1) an out-of-court statement, and (2) offered for the truth of that statement. So, more often than not, whether a statement constitutes hearsay boils down to whether or not the statement is being offered for the truth of that statement.
Consider the following example: Child Charlie approaches Neighbor Nancy, who lives next door. Nancy notices that Charlie has a very swollen black-eye. Nancy asks Charlie “what happened?” and Charlie responds “Oh, nothing. My dad hit me.” Nancy, not knowing what to do, calls the police. Now assume that Nancy is called as a witness at a subsequent custody trial, where she testifies that “Charlie told me his father hit him, so I called the police.” The statement made by Charlie to Nancy, if offered for its truth (i.e. that Charlie’s father hit him) would be hearsay. However, the statement is not hearsay if offered to prove Nancy’s state of mind (i.e. what caused her to call the police).
However, I should note that just because the statement does not amount to hearsay if used to prove Neighbor Nancy’s state of mind, does not mean that the statement is admissible into evidence. The court will have to decide (1) whether the statement is relevant to the litigation and (2) whether the statement’s probative value outweighs any prejudicial effect.
Why is Hearsay Inadmissible?
The cornerstone of the hearsay rule is the belief that an out-of-court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the statement, should not be admissible unless the “speaker” is subject to in-court cross-examination. Because the opposing party is unable to cross-examine the out-of-court speaker, the statement cannot be trusted and should not be admissible for its truth.
How Can You Get Around the Hearsay Rule?
What happens if you have a hearsay statement that would really help your custody, divorce or other family law case? Is there a way for your attorney to “get it in” at trial? There are ways to beat the “hearsay objection” in court, and there are exceptions to the hearsay rule. Though there are too many to list here, I will explain a few that I believe to be particularly relevant to family law.
Non-Hearsay Statements. Often the simplest way to “get in” a possible hearsay statement is to argue that it isn’t hearsay at all– because it isn’t being offered to prove the truth of the statement. The best example is an out-of-court statement offered to prove some party’s state of mind at the time of some action (as in the case above of Charlie and Nancy). Such a statement is admissible to prove the declarant or someone else’s state of mind at the time the statement was uttered, not to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Hearsay Exceptions. There are several exceptions to the hearsay rule, which might allow hearsay statements to be admitted into evidence at a custody, divorce or other family law trial.
- Business Records. This hearsay exception allows facts and events entered in the records of a business to be admitted if authenticated by someone who maintains those records, and if the records are made and kept in the ordinary course of business. Thus, out-of-court statements (because “writings” are “statements”) made in such business records may be admitted for their truth.
- Party admission. A party’s own out-of-court statement may be admitted into evidence against him or her as a “party admission” if: (a) it is a statement of the party against whom it is offered; (b) it is an adopted statement of the party against whom it is offered; (c) it is an authorized statement (i.e. the person making the statement was given authority to make the statement by the party against whom it is offered); (d) it is a statement made by an agent or servant of the person against whom it is offered; or (e) it is the statement of a conspirator in furtherance of the conspiracy. Because so much of family law litigation is “he said, she said,” party admissions are particularly common.
- Admission of evidence of sexual acts with children. Unfortunately, this hearsay exception (found in Va. Code §63.2-1522) is applicable to family law. Under this hearsay exception, in any civil proceeding involving an alleged abused or neglected child, any out-of-court statement made by the child, describing a sexual act against or with the child, is admissible for its truth if (1) the child testifies, or is found unable to testify for reasons enumerated in the statute, and (2) the child’s statement is shown to possess “particularized guarantees of trustworthiness and reliability.”
- Other hearsay exceptions. There are various other hearsay exceptions, including several that are relevant to family law cases. These include hearsay exceptions for: tax returns (Va. Code §58.1-108), records of vital statistics (Va. Code §32.1-272), genetic tests (Va. Code §20.49.3), certificates of marriage (Va. Code §20-20), medical bills (Va. Code §8.01-413.01), affidavits of non-residence (Va. Code §8.01-414), and more.
To learn more about the hearsay rule as it relates to your custody, divorce or other family law case, contact an experienced family law attorney. The custody and divorce lawyers at Livesay & Myers have extensive experience with hearsay evidence and other evidentiary issues in the courts of Northern Virginia. Contact us to schedule a consultation today.
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Amtrak President: Don’t let this moment pass. It’s time to build Gateway. | Notice
By Tony Coscia
Throughout my career, I have been involved in the planning and delivery of some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the New York-New Jersey region. I have seen good projects live and good projects die; circumstances change and the political winds howl. But I have never been so excited to take the Gateway agenda forward and truly transform the way people in this region travel. We cannot let this moment pass.
The stars are aligned today as they never have been before, and it doesn’t happen too soon. The century-old infrastructure that carries hundreds of trains and thousands of passengers every day is a constant reminder that we must act with determination. The Gateway program is a reasonable, thoughtful and ambitious approach to preserving the critical service of today’s Northeast Corridor and finally modernizing and expanding the system for the 21st century.
Through several sudden changes, different plans and proposals have sometimes captured the attention of the region, then have fallen into disuse. Advocates, politicians, train riders, neighbors and members of the public have influenced the evolution of the plans. The Gateway program is the result of decades of planning. It is the model of a better rail experience for passengers to, from and through New York City.
Amtrak had the pleasure of organize an inspection trip on June 28 infrastructure for the Gateway program for US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Cory Booker and other members of the New York and New Jersey congressional delegations. Our federal partners have proclaimed their commitment to move the Gateway program âfull speed aheadâ, unlocking billions of dollars in funding and removing bureaucratic hurdles.
The Hudson Tunnel Project, Portal North Bridge and other Gateway projects will create thousands of well-paying construction jobs and ensure a better quality of life for area residents while improving connections to the Northeast Corridor and the rest of the Amtrak network. Imagine how nice it will be to arrive – on time, of course – at Moynihan Train Hall, having driven one of our new Acela trainsets through a new tunnel under the Hudson. More rail service will mean fewer cars on the road, less congestion on our highways and cleaner air to breathe. This is not a fantasy, it can be our future.
The immediate outcome of the construction of the Portal North Bridge and Hudson Tunnel projects will be the elimination of delays, canceled trains and disruption caused by infrastructure failures. The Northeast Corridor Commission counted 85 days in a five-year period during which infrastructure failures related to the existing bridge and tunnel delayed trains by five hours or more. When the initial Gateway projects are built, days like this will literally be history.
And even New Jersey communities west of Newark like New Brunswick and Trenton will be able to benefit from increased service on weekends. When the rest of the Gateway is built – including transformative elements like the expansion of Penn Station New York and the Bergen Loop to create a one-way ride for communities in West Hudson – the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor will finally have the capacity to connect New Jersey, New York and America for the 21st century.
The Biden administration and Congress have shown they are ready and willing to invest in Gateway. It’s up to us at the local level to achieve that level of commitment and take funding sources seriously as we update the financial plan for the Hudson Tunnel project this summer. Then, everyone will have the skin of the game and we all benefit from a true federal-local partnership which can finance this project of national importance. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s leadership in building Moynihan Train Hall and Governor Phil Murphy’s persistence in defending Portal North Bridge have shown that we can move great projects forward.
During the pandemic, some people wondered if New York would come back. Would the Gateway program even be necessary? Ridership begins to increase as the pandemic loosens its grip. Soon trains and stations will be full of passengers again. In fact, passengers in some places are returning faster than expected. Another lesson I’ve learned over the years – New York remains the center of the US economy and it’s not going anywhere.
Amtrak’s vision for the future of passenger rail, outlined in our Amtrak package connects us, discusses the role of infrastructure investments in the economic and environmental well-being of the United States. By expanding the Amtrak network into new communities, we can reduce our carbon footprint, improve social equity, and provide new mobility opportunities in growing US cities. The Gateway program is key to this national vision, as approximately one-third of all Amtrak trips depart, end, or pass through New York City. And as we know, there is only one way to get in and out.
It took a lot of work and there is a lot more to do. But it’s time to build Gateway and show the world that America can still do great things.
Tony Coscia is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amtrak and former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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Toys for Tots
As some of you may know, I have many friends who are former British Royal Marines. This weekend, one of them, Dave Lilburn, and five others took up a daunting challenge. They pulled a 700 pound sled some 60 miles from London to Brighton in an effort to gather toys for the children of Royal Marine Commandos who had been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to the actual pull, they had already been incredibly successful, raising money and gathering gifts. Their commitment to the task at hand was complete. They spent time in the gym training, running, attending fundraisers, and making rounds of the media. In talking with Dave, I realized once again, that Royal Marines, like US Marines, are tough on the exterior, but with hearts of gold. He spoke of the generosity of people, and admitted that one event prior to the challenge brought him to tears, when so many toys were delivered to them.
A team of former Royal Marine Commandos pulling the sled
Dave and his friends were very much on my mind Saturday when I headed to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. When I walked into the central gallery, I saw two Marines, in dress blues, standing at a Toys for Tots collection box…and once again, I realized that Marines are Marines, tough on the outside, but always willing to help those less fortunate. Perhaps General Mattis said it best- “No better friend, no worse enemy.”
I have addressed more than once, the fact that we face a growing chasm in this country between those who serve and those who have no connection to the military. Less than ten percent of the population has ever served in the military. Less than one percent of the population currently serves in the military. For many, the only knowledge they have of the Marine Corps is gleaned from the media, or from recruiting commercials. The only time many have encountered a Marine in person is during the holiday season when they see them at Toys for Tots collection points.
A Marine at a Toys for Tots collection area
So how did Toys for Tots begin?
The idea originated with Diane Hendricks, wife of Marine Major William Hendricks. In 1947, she handcrafted a doll and asked her husband to deliver it to an organization so it could be delivered to a needy child at Christmas. It was, after all, only a few short years after the end of World War II, and there were many children who had lost fathers in the war. Said Major Hendricks, “We didn’t have any kids, and she wanted someone to have it.” Upon discovering that no such organization existed, she suggested that Major Hendricks found one. Serving with Volunteer Training Unit 12-1 at the Los Angeles Reserve Center, Hendricks and a fellow officer put forth a proposal to their commanding officer for an annual Marine Corps-sponsored toy drive. Colonel C. E. Shepherd, Jr., had one cautionary note: “Don’t fail.”
That year, Hendricks, who in civilian life was the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio, launched a widespread publicity campaign and gathered nearly 7,000 toys for the children of Los Angeles. Said Hendricks, “That first year we delivered the toys ourselves. We were winding up the campaign on Christmas Eve, delivering toys right up to midnight. A master sergeant and myself went to a place where three kids were waiting up for us. I can still see their faces. After leaving the toys, one of the children followed us out to the car and said, ‘Thank you very much.’ That ‘thank you’ was worth the effort.”
The initial effort was so successful that in 1948, it was expanded into a nationwide campaign. That same year, none other than Walt Disney designed the Toys for Tots logo, which is still in use today, as well as the first poster promoting the charity. (Mickey Mouse appeared on a 1978 poster.)
The Toys for Tots logo, designed by Walt Disney
the original Toys for Tots poster
Hendricks used his influence in Hollywood to recruit notable actors and actresses to support the Toys for Tots drive. The first year, publicity photos were being taken of the young actress Janis Paige and a Marine in dress blues. A young actor watched, then asked if anyone could get into the picture. It was John Wayne. Over the years some of Hollywood’s best have been involved in the Toys for Tots campaign, including Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin.
A 1952, memorandum from the Director, Marine Corps Reserves went out to all reserve units. In part it read, “You are expected to conduct a local drive for Toys for Tots in your community, if it is at all possible. This is your opportunity to acquaint the general public with the Marine Corps Reserve and even more so, with your particular unit. It is a worthwhile campaign which will net you an unlimited amount of community goodwill.” The following year, a formal mission was given to the Toys for Tots program: to enrich the lives of culturally and economically deprived children, to make people of the community more aware of the Marine Corps Reserve, to create a favorable climate for Marine Corps recruiting, and to bring the individual reservists face to face with his (or her) community.
Marines collecting toys, circa 1966
Six years later, Toys for Tots went international when the Commandant of the Marine Corps approved the collection and distribution of toys for the children of Nagoya, Japan, which has been devastated by a tsunami.
In 1980, the Toys for Tots campaign changed slightly and only new toys were collected and distributed. (Prior to this reservists would accept the donation of used toys and refurbish them.) This was due to a number of factors. The Total Force Program, introduced in the 1970s, assigned the Reserves a greater role in America’s defensive posture. Reservists no longer had time to refurbish toys. It was also decided that the distribution of used toys was “legally inadvisable.” Perhaps most importantly, it was decided that used toys did not send the message of hope to needy children that the Marines wished to send.
Marines collecting toys, circa 1978. Note the poster featuring Mickey Mouse
By 1996, the campaign was expanded to cover all 50 states by authorizing selected Marine Corps League Detachments and other veteran’s organizations located in communities without a Marine Corps Reserve unit, to conduct a Toys for Tots campaign.
The 1995 Toys for Tots poster
Over the past 64 years, Toys for Tots has grown from one reserve unit collecting some 7,000 toys to a nationwide campaign that, despite the challenges of the long term effects of the war on terror, reserve mobilizations, and growing economic difficulties, last year collected more than 16.7 million toys.
Marines from 2d Battalion, 25th Marines carry the Toys for Tots banner in the New York City Veteran’s day Parade, 11 November 2011
In a 1988 interview, Linwood Liner, commandant of the Marine Corps League said, “You show me a Marine- and I’m one of those who believe ‘Once a Marine, Always a Marine’- who doesn’t have a soft spot in his heart for a child, then he’s not a Marine.”
Liner continued, telling the story of a man who approached him and introduced himself. He said, “I want to help you in Toys for Tots. I can’t help financially, but I can volunteer my time. Last year, I was flat on my back without a job. If it hadn’t been for the Marines, my kids wouldn’t have had a Christmas.”
Perhaps an editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer stated it best:
“Veterans of the Marine Corps campaigns of Tarawa, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima are contributing their time and energies all over the country…to bring that bright Christmas morn gleam into children’s eyes….Psychologists probably have some big technical words for that extra measure of human understanding that comes to men who have faced suffering and death first hand and some peculiar explanation of why they so often develop a skin-deep toughness that seems to contrast with the idea of playing Santa Claus to hundreds of thousands of young people….These Marines have discovered the meaning of the message, ‘Peace on Earth, Good will toward men’ the hardest way of all…”
Today, both reservists and veterans, many of them combat veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, continue the tradition of gathering toys for needy children. There are NO better friends than the United States Marines. These are difficult economic times for many, and there are far too many children who will do without this holiday season. During this magical time of year, please be generous. Continue this fine Marine Corps tradition. Drop an unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots collection box. The simple gift of giving always makes the holidays shine brighter.
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Australian energy ministers are being urged to rethink their approach to demand response, with the decision to mandate the AS4755 standard for appliances labelled an outdated solution that would greatly limit consumer outcomes
In an electricity grid largely made up of renewable energy, demand response, or the ability for retailers and energy users to coordinate a response to periods of high demand is increasingly thought of as an essential strategy to maintain overall stability.
With Australia’s grid slowly transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, in 2019 energy ministers moved to require various domestic appliances to support demand response, including air conditioners, electric storage water heaters, pool pump controllers and electric vehicle charging stations.
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), has backed the push for integrating demand response capabilities into appliances, however said many better options were already available internationally to do this than what was being considered in Australia.
Report author Dr. Gabrielle Kuiper told The Fifth Estate the move would force appliance manufacturers to create Australian-specific products, potentially increasing price and putting the country well behind the rest of the world in terms of capability.
“A better option for the Ministers would be to allow manufacturers to use already available, widely used, and well-supported international demand response standards,” she said.
Kuiper said the impact if Australia persisted on its current track would ultimately mean more cost for consumers and potentially lock them out of future demand response markets.
“Effectively you’d be locking households out of opportunities to earn revenue from their appliances,” Dr Kuiper said.
The government’s current timeline would require AC and hot water manufacturers to offer appliances with distributed energy capabilities by 1 July 2023, swimming pool pump controllers by 1 July 2024, and EV chargers/dischargers by 1 July 2026.
“Instead of AS4755, Energy Ministers need to legislate for priority appliances to support ‘a demand response capability’,” technical consultant and co-author Dr. Martin Gill said.
“This leaves manufacturers, and the market, free to offer a range of different solutions that are already available, rather than locking Australia into an unsupported solution which is already out-of-date.”
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Used cars - as well choose?
Used cars are much less expensive than acquiring your dream vehicle straight from the showroom. Not surprisingly, it is a very popular way to quickly obtain necessary sometimes the vehicle. What can you do to buy certainly a good car? Very often it is recommended to select a proposed us a car to the garage. The perfect solution would be that if we had a friendly workshop where our friend after a review by a special software this car could tell us a lot about him. Experienced car mechanics unhindered see if the car has already passed through some accident or has other hidden defects, which would like to avoid a potential car owner.
A single main bearing
On its bottom, the sump contains an oil intake covered by a mesh filter which is connected to an oil pump then to an oil filter outside the crankcase, from there it is diverted to the crankshaft main bearings and valve train. The crankcase contains at least one oil gallery (a conduit inside a crankcase wall) to which oil is introduced from the oil filter. The main bearings contain a groove through all or half its circumference; the oil enters to these grooves from channels connected to the oil gallery. The crankshaft has drillings which take oil from these grooves and deliver it to the big end bearings. All big end bearings are lubricated this way. A single main bearing may provide oil for 0, 1 or 2 big end bearings. A similar system may be used to lubricate the piston, its gudgeon pin and the small end of its connecting rod; in this system, the connecting rod big end has a groove around the crankshaft and a drilling connected to the groove which distributes oil from there to the bottom of the piston and from then to the cylinder.
Other systems are also used to lubricate the cylinder and piston. The connecting rod may have a nozzle to throw an oil jet to the cylinder and bottom of the piston. That nozzle is in movement relative to the cylinder it lubricates, but always pointed towards it or the corresponding piston.
Typically a forced lubrication systems have a lubricant flow higher than what is required to lubricate satisfactorily, in order to assist with cooling. Specifically, the lubricant system helps to move heat from the hot engine parts to the cooling liquid (in water-cooled engines) or fins (in air-cooled engines) which then transfer it to the environment. The lubricant must be designed to be chemically stable and maintain suitable viscosities within the temperature range it encounters in the engine.
Conversion of worthless cars into something really luxurious
Renovation of old cars is a very profitable venture, especially when really we gain experience in this matter, and cars leaving our workshop turned into real gems automotive industry. While many people engaged in this activity are people who have no training in this area, it does not mean, however, that renewed their cars are worth nothing. Not only that - very often replace an old car in a modern and luxurious car turns out to be really gold investment. No wonder that the number of people interested in restoration of stylish and often very old cars is expanding from year to year.
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SDE for Visual Studio
Categories: Modeling - Architecture - MDA - UML
Author: Visual Paradigm
Latest version: 1.1
Smart Development Environment (SDE) provides model-driven development capabilities for software developers and designers.
SDE gives developers and designers a visual analysis-designer-development environment to develop applications.
- Navigation between code and visual model
- UML PDF/HTML report generator
- Real-time or on demand, round-trip incremental model and source code synchronization
- Visual modeling environment
- Full UML notation support
- Automatic diagram layout
- Textual analysis and CRC card support
Built for .NET
Free or free version available
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Emergency Student Support Handout for Continuing Studies
- This aid is for all students in university or other educational institutions in Japan who face difficulties continuing their studies due to the COVID-19.
- Although recipients must fulfill criteria, such as not living at home and covering tuition with resources such as part-time work, or losing a significant amount of income due to COVID-19.
【For More Details】
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan. “Emergency Student Support Handout for Continuing Studies.”
- Ask your school!
- In addition, various universities and other educational institutions have financial support programmes for students. Please check the HP of your scholl!
【Job Hunting Support】
For students influenced by the spread of COVID-19
International students who wish to keep receiving education at an educational institution
Even if you change the school, you are permitted to renew the period of stay.
Previously, the period of stay for taking Japanese language education was up to two years, but it is permitted to renew the period of stay for more than two years for those who cannot take classes due to the closure of school caused by the COVID-19.
If you obtain permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted by the status of residence previously granted, you can work part-time within 28 hours a week.
International students who have difficulties returning to your country or other countries even though you have graduated from school.
Permitted to change the residency qualification to “Temporary Visitor(90 days)”.
※You cannot work part-time with the qualification, “Temporary Visitor(90 days)”.
Permitted to change to “Designated Activities(6months, permitted to work part-time within 28 hours a week, 6 months)”.
International students who wish to hunt a job in Japan after graduation.
Permitted to change to “Designated Activities (permitted to work part-time within 28 hours a week, 6 months)”. ※ Limited to those who graduated from an educational institution on or after January 1, 2020.
When foreign nationals seek a job with the qualification, “Designated Activities(6months)”, they are permitted to renew it once for one year since graduation normally. However, it is possible to renew it for more than one year because there are difficulties for job hunting due to the restriction for going out to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
【For More Details】
- 出入国在留管理庁「新型コロナウイルス感染症の感染拡大等を受けた留学生への対応について」(only written in Japanese)
The period of Certificate of Eligibility for international students planning to enter Japan
You can get more detail from the site below.
If you have any questions or problems, such as how to submit applications, please feel free to contact as.
QI cannot pay for house rent and tuition because I lost a part-time job due to COVID-19.
There is Emergency Student Support conducted by the government.
You can also gain support from educational institutions and apply them to postpone the tuition payment.
First of all, please contact your school to get more information about assistance.
Besides, there are employment sites that specialize in international students to find a job.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact us.
QI graduated from school in March, 2020, but my job offer was retracted because of the financial crisis coused by COVID-19.
Japanese government announces that If a company cancels the job offer, it must support students to find a job.
Dismissal without explanation is not allowed.
Since the issue requires expert judgment and law analysis, please feel free to contact us.
QI would like to apply for a scholarship, but it is difficult to prepare applications.
You need a lot of documents to apply for a scholarship program.
It is expected that emergency support under the circumstances of COVID-19 requires more application.
We will consult and support any problems. Please feel free to contact us.
QI cannot return my country even though I have graduated from school.
If you have difficulties returning to your country due to the spread of COVID-19,
it is permitted to change your status of residence to “Designated Activities(permitted to work part-time within 28 hours a week, 6 months)”. The issue about the residency qualifications requires expert judgement.
We will consult and support any problems, even if they are complicated or if you cannot consult the government.
Please feel free to contact us.
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