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__label__wiki	0.732878	0.732878	Download An Army At Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 by Rick Atkinson PDF By Rick Atkinson The liberation of Europe and the destruction of the 3rd Reich is a narrative of braveness and enduring triumph, of calamity and miscalculation. during this first quantity of the Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson indicates why no sleek reader can comprehend the last word victory of the Allied powers with out a take hold of of the nice drama that opened up in North Africa in 1942 and 1943. Beginning with the bold amphibious invasion in November 1942, a military at sunrise follows the British and American armies as they try the French in Morocco and Algeria, after which tackle the Germans and Italians in Tunisia. conflict through conflict, an green and infrequently poorly led military steadily turns into an excellent battling strength. imperative to the story are the intense yet fallible commanders who come to dominate the battlefield: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, Montgomery and Rommel. Read Online or Download An Army At Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 (Liberation Trilogy) PDF Best african history books Africans into Creoles: Slavery, Ethnicity, and Identity in Colonial Costa Rica (Diálogos Series) In contrast to such a lot books on slavery within the Americas, this social historical past of Africans and their enslaved descendants in colonial Costa Rica recounts the adventure of particular humans from West Africa to the recent international. Tracing the stories of Africans on Danish slave ships that arrived in Costa Rica in 1710, the Christianus Quintus and Fredericus Quartus, the writer examines slavery in Costa Rica from 1600 to 1750. Maghrebs in Motion: North African Cinema in Nine Movements Exploring movies made in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria from 1985 to 2009, Suzanne Gauch illustrates how overdue post-independence and early twenty-first century North African cinema prefigured some of the modifications in notion and relation that shocked either individuals and onlookers in the course of the striking uprisings of the 2011 Arab Spring. The Muse of Anomy: Essays on Literature and the Humanities in Nigeria (African World) The foundation of Anomy is a set of essays compiled from 40 years of addresses and lectures via the prestigious Nigerian author and pupil Femi Osofisan, who additionally is going through the pen identify Okinba Launko. Coming from one of many significant figures of the modern literary scene in Africa, those essays are candid, thought-provoking, and scintillating. Democradura: Essays on Nigeria's Limited Democracy Democradura: Essays On Nigeria’s restricted Democracy is a set of articles penned by way of Professor Femi Mimiko, mni, over a 30-year interval. The huge subject matter is Nigeria's tortuous makes an attempt at construction democracy and laying the root for nation-building and inclusive improvement, undertaken during the last fifty seven years of the country's relative political independence. Kenana Handbook Of Sudan: A Reference Resource and Travel Guide Sudan: The Reconquest Reappraised Rwanda: les voies incontournables de la réconciliation (French Edition) Africa: The Politics of Suffering and Smiling (World Political Theories) Extra resources for An Army At Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 (Liberation Trilogy) Animal disaster E-books > African History > Download An Army At Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 by Rick Atkinson PDF Posted in African History PREVIOUS POST Previous post: Download Yaya's Story: The Quest for Well-Being in the World by Paul Stoller PDF NEXT POST Next post: Download The Wind of Change: Harold Macmillan and British by L. Butler,S. Stockwell PDF	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3290
__label__cc	0.557966	0.442034	Asian Carp River Alliance Webinar Link Asian carp are perilously close to getting into Lake Michigan through Chicago-area rivers and canals. We all know this is an urgent threat. The carp are an invasive species, and they're huge -- they can grow to be four feet long and weigh 100 pounds. If they get into the lake, they'll devastate the ecosystem and push out native species, irrevocably changing our fishing, swimming and sailing habits. We need to act now to stop the Asian carp before it's too late. To stop them, the locks in Chicago need to be immediately closed, and we need a long-term plan to prevent the carp from invading the lake. Your help is needed against the invasion of Asian Carp in Lake Michigan. Now is the time to write to our elected officials everwhere to stop the carp. A sample letter is a click away. Just click on the link below. PDF 1.5MB - Asian carp found in Wisconsin 1996-2015. 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__label__wiki	0.503081	0.503081	Austen J. Emma Austen J. Sense and Sensibility: художественная литература Austen J. Pride and Prejudice: художественная литература Austen J. Northanger Abbey: художественная литература Austen J. Emma: художественная литература Austen J. Mansfield Park Austen J. Pride and Prejudice Austen J. Sense and Sensibility Beckford, William Beckford W. Vathek. An Arabian Tale Behn, Aphra Behn A. Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave Behn A. The Fair Jilt, or The Amours of Prince Tarquin and Miranda. The Court of the King of Bantam Behn A. The History of the Nun, or The Fair Vow-Breaker. The Adventure of the Black Lady Bellamy, Edward Bellamy E. Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Bierce, Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce A. Fantastic Fables Satirical Writings Bierce A. The Cynic's Word Book Bierce A. Can such Things be? Bierce A. In the Midst of Life. Tales of Soldiers and Civilians Bierce A. Negligible Tales. The Parenticide Club Bierce A. The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter Blake W. Jerusalem, the Emanation of the Giant Albion Blake W. Milton. A Poem in Two Books Blake W. Songs of Innocence. Tiriel. The Book of Thel. The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. The French Revolution Blake W. Visions of the Daughters of Albion. America.A Prophecy. Songs of Experience. Europe.A Prophecy. The Song of Los. The First Book of Urizen. The Book of Ahania. The Book of Los Boswell, James Boswell J. Life of Johnson Brontе C. Jane Eyre Brontе C. Shirley Brontе C. Villette Brontл E. Wuthering Heights Bronte E. Wuthering Heights: художественная литература Allegorical Prose Bunyan J. The Pilgrim's Progress Bunyan J. Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners Burns, Robert Burns R. The Poems and Songs Butler (I), Samuel Hudibras Butler (II), Samuel Erewhon, or Over the Range Ernest Pontifex or The Way of All Flesh Byron, George Gordon Lord Byron G. Childe Harold's Pilgrimage Byron G. Don Juan Byron G. English Bards, and Scotch Reviewers. Hints from Horace Byron G. Lara. A Tale. The Prisoner of Chillon. Beppo: A Venetian Story Byron G. Mazeppa. The Vision of Judgment. The Island; or, Christian and His Comrades Byron G. The Corsair Byron G. The Giaour: A Fragment of a Turkish Tale. The Bride of Abydos Byron G. Cain. A Mystery Byron G. Manfred: A Dramatic Poem. The Blues. Heaven and Earth Byron G. Marino Faliero Byron G. Sardanapalus Byron G. The Two Foscari Byron G. Werner; or, the Inheritance: A Tragedy Byron G. Hours of Idleness and Other Early Poems Byron G. Poems 1809-1813 Byron G. Poems 1814-1816. The Lament of Tasso Byron G. The Curse of Minerva. The Waltz. Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte. Hebrew Melodies. Ode on Venice Byron G. The Prophecy of Dante. The Vision of Judgment. Poems 1816-1823. The Age of Bronze Carroll L. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Carroll L. Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There: художественная литература Carroll L. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: художественная литература Carroll L. Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There Chaucer, Geoffrey Chaucer G. Legend of Good Women Chaucer G. The Canterbury Tales Chaucer G. Troylus and Criseyde Cleland, John Cleland J. Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure Coleridge S. Biographia Literaria Coleridge S. Juvenile Poems Coleridge S. Miscellaneous Poems Coleridge S. Poems Added Posthumously Coleridge S. Sibylline Leaves Coleridge S. The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere [First Version]. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner [Final Version]. Christabel. Poems from the Plays Collins W. The Moonstone: художественная литература Congreve, William Congreve W. Love for Love Congreve W. The Double-Dealer Congreve W. The Mourning Bride Congreve W. The Old Batchelour Congreve W. The Way of the World Autobiographical Works Conrad J. A Personal Record. Some Reminiscences Conrad J. The Mirror of the Sea. Memories and Impressions Conrad J. Notes on Life and Letters Conrad J. Almayer's Folly. A Story of an Eastern River Conrad J. An Outcast of the Islands Conrad J. Lord Jim. A Tale Conrad J. Nostromo. A Tale of the Seaboard Conrad J. The Arrow of Gold. A Story between Two Notes Conrad J. The Secret Agent. A Simple Tale Short Novels Conrad J. Falk. A Reminiscence Conrad J. Gaspar Ruiz. A Romantic Tale. The Secret Sharer Conrad J. Heart of Darkness Conrad J. The Shadow Line: художественная литература Conrad J. The Nigger of the »Narcissus« Conrad J. The Shadow-Line. A Confession Conrad J. Typhoon Cooper, James Fenimore Novels. Cooper J. The Deerslayer or, The First War-Path Cooper J. The Last of the Mohicans Cooper J. F. The Last of the Mohicans: художественная литература Cooper J. The Pathfinder or, The Inland Sea Cooper J. The Pioneers, or the Sources of the Susquehanna Cooper J. The Prairie Crane, Stephen Crane S. Maggie, a Girl of the Streets Crane S. The Red Badge of Courage Crane S. Tales of Adventure Crane S. The Monster Curwood J. O. The Country Beyond. A Romance of the Wilderness = В дебрях Севера. Романтическая история сурового края: книга для чтения на английском языке Defoe D. The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Defoe D. The Fortunate Mistress or A History of the Life Defoe D. The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the famous Moll Flanders Defoe D. The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Defoe D. Robinson Crusoe: художественная литература Poetry und Essay Defoe D. The True-Born Englishman. A Satyr. A Journal of the Plague Year Dickens C. A Tale of Two Cities Dickens C. Barnaby Rudge. A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty Dickens C. Bleak House Dickens C. Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son Dickens C. Great Expectations Dickens C. A Tale of Two Cities: художественная литература Dickens C. The Mystery of Edwin Drood: художественная литература Dickens C. Great Expectations: художественная литература Dickens C. Hard Times. For These Times Dickens C. Little Dorrit Dickens C. Oliver Twist, or The Parish Boy's Progress Dickens C. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit Dickens C. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Dickens C. The Old Curiosity Shop Dickens C. The Personal History of David Copperfield Dickens C. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club Short Novel Dickens C. A Christmas Carol. In Prose Donne J. Elegies. Epithalamions or Marriage Songs. Epigrams Donne J. Epicedes and Obsequies. The Anniversaries. Divine Poems Donne J. Satires. The Progress of the Soul (Metempsychosis). Verse Letters Donne J. Songs and Sonnets Douglass F. Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Doyle S. The Hound of the Baskervilles Doyle S. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Doyle A. C. A Study in Scarlet: художественная литература Doyle A. C. The Lost World: художественная литература Doyle A. C. The Hound of the Baskervilles: художественная литература Doyle A. C. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: художественная литература Doyle A. K. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: художественная литература Dreiser T. Sister Carrie: художественная литература Dryden, John Dryden J. Of Dramatick Poesie. An Essay Dryden J. All for Love or, The World well lost. A Tragedy Dryden J. Marriage а-la-mode. A comedy Dryden J. Absalom and Achitophel. A Poem Dryden J. Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders, 1666. An Historical Poem Dryden J. The Hind and the Panther Dryden J. The Medall. A Satyre against Sedition. Mac Flecknoe, or a Satyr upon the True-Blew-Protestant Poet, T.S. Religio Laici or a Laymans Faith. A Poem Eliot G. Adam Bede Eliot G. Daniel Deronda Eliot G. Felix Holt, the Radical Eliot G. Middlemarch. A Study of Provincial Life Eliot G. Silas Marner, the Weaver of Raveloe Eliot G. The Mill on the Floss Emerson R. Addresses and Lectures Emerson R. English Traits Emerson R. Essays. First Series Emerson R. Essays. Second Series Emerson R. Letters and Social Aims Emerson R. Nature. Representative Men Emerson R. Society and Solitude Emerson R. The Conduct of Life Emerson R. Complete Poems English Fairy Tales: художественная литература Equiano, Olaudah Equiano O. The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Fielding H. A Journey from this World to the Next. An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews Fielding H. Amelia Fielding H. The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews Fielding H. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Fitzgerald F. S. The Great Gatsby = Великий Гэтсби: книга для чтения на английском языке Fitzgerald F. S. Tender Is the Night: художественная литература Fitzgerald F. S. Tales of the Jazz Age: художественная литература Fitzgerald F. S. This Side of Paradise: художественная литература Fitzgerald F. S. The Great Gatsby: художественная литература Fitzgerald F. S. The Beautiful and Damned: художественная литература Franklin B. Memoirs of the Life and Writings Gaskell E. Cranford and Other Tales Gaskell E. Mary Barton. A Tale of Manchester Life Gaskell E. Ruth Gay, John Gay J. Polly: An Opera Gay J. The Beggar's Opera Gissing, George Robert Gissing G. Born in Exile Gissing G. Demos. A Story of English Socialism Gissing G. New Grub Street Gissing G. The Emancipated Gissing G. The Nether World Godwin, Francis Godwin F. The Man in the Moone, or A Discourse of a Voyage Thither Novel. Godwin W. Things as They Are, or The Adventures of Caleb Williams Goldsmith, Oliver Goldsmith O. The Citizen of the World, or Letters from a Chinese Philosopher Goldsmith O. The Vicar of Wakefield. A Tale Poetry and Play Goldsmith O. The Deserted Village. She Stoops to Conquer, or The Mistakes of a Night Gray T. English Poetry Hailey A. The Final Diagnosis = Окончательный диагноз: книга для чтения на английском языке Hardy T. Far from the Madding Crowd Hardy T. Jude the Obscure Hardy T. Tess of the D'Urbervilles Hardy T. The Life and Death of the Mayor of Casterbridge Hardy T. The Return of the Native Hardy T. Poems of the Past and the Present Hardy T. Time's Laughingstocks and Other verses Hardy T. Wessex Poems and Other Verses Harte, Bret Harte B. A Knight-Errant of the Foothills. A Ward of Colonel Starbottle's Dick Boyle's Business Card Harte B. High-Water Mark. The Luck of Roaring Camp. The Outcasts of Poker Flat. Miggles. Tennessee's Partner. How Santa Claus Came to Simpson's Bar. An Ingenue of the Sierras Harte B. M'Liss Hawthorne N. The Blithedale Romance Hawthorne N. The Scarlet Letter Hawthorne N. The ScarLet Letter: художественная литература Hawthorne N. Mosses from an Old Manse Hawthorne N. The Snow-Image Hawthorne N. Twice-Told Tales Henry, O. Henry O. Cabbages and Kings Henry O. The Four Million Henry O. Voice of the City Irving W. A History of New York Tales and Sketches Irving W. The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent James H. Literary Criticism James H. The Ambassadors James H. The American James H. The Europeans James H. The Portrait of a Lady James H. An International Episode James H. Daisy Miller. A Study James H. In the Cage James H. The Altar of the Dead. The Beast in the Jungle James H. The Aspern Papers James H. The Turn of the Screw Jerome J. K. Three Men in a Boat: художественная литература Johnson S. Rasselas Poetry and Essays Johnson S. An Account of the Life of Mr. Richard Savage Johnson S. Essays of «The Idler». Preface to the Dictionary of the English Language. Preface to the Shakespeare Edition Johnson S. Translation of Horace: Odes Book II. 14. London. A Poem in Imitation of the Third Satire of Juvenal. The Vanity of Human Wishes. The Tenth Satire of Juvenal Imitated. Essays from "The Rambler". Essays from "The Adventurer" Jonson, Ben Jonson B. Bartholomew Fayre. A Comedy Jonson B. Epicoene or The silent Woman. A Comedy Jonson B. Every Man in His Humour. A Comedy Jonson B. Poetaster, or His Arraignement. A Comicall Satyre Jonson B. The Alchemist. A Comedy Jonson B. Volpone or The Foxe. A Comedy Jonson B. Epigrams Jonson B. The Forest. Ungathered Verse Jonson B. The Underwood Joyce J. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: художественная литература Joyce J. Ulysses: художественная литература Joyce J. Dubliners: художественная литература Keats J. Complete Poems King S. The Man in the Black Suit and Other Stories = «Человек в чёрном костюме» и другие рассказы: книга для чтения на английском языке Kipling R. Kim: художественная литература Lawrence, David Herbert Lawrence D. Selected Literary Criticism Lawrence D. Studies in Classic American Literature Lawrence D. Lady Chatterley's Lover [First Version] Lawrence D. Lady Chatterley's Lover [Third Version] Lawrence D. Sons and Lovers Lawrence D. Women in Love Lawrence D. The Captain's Doll Lawrence D. The Fox Lear E. A Book of Nonsense. More Nonsense Pictures, Rhymes Botany etc. Laughable Lyrics. A Fourth Book of Nonsense Poems. Nonsense Songs and Stories Lear E. Nonsense Songs, Stories Botany and Alphabets Lewis, Matthew Gregory Lewis M. The Monk Lillo, George Lillo G. 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__label__cc	0.666834	0.333166	The South Plains Astronomy Club is a small group of active astronomers who enjoy observing under the beautifully dark West Texas skies while being serenaded by coyotes and night birds. We’re a friendly bunch who enjoy showing newcomers the night skies and discussing the latest in telescopes, astro-imaging, astronomical discoveries and space exploration. OBSERVING REPORTS Observation Report — Tech Terrace Park, Lubbock, Saturday night, December 14, 2019 Posted by Steve Maas Steve Maas: 5" Meade Maksutov Gary Leiker: 4.5" Orion Newtonian Scott Harris: 8" Orion Dobsonian David Tronrud I got to the Park shortly after sundown and set up my scope and aligned the red-dot finder. The weather was surprisingly pleasant— practically calm, temperatures in the mid-50's, and just a few streamers of high clouds. I had dressed for colder conditions, so the milder conditions were welcome. Venus was brilliant in the west— placing my scope on it with a 20mm SuperView eyepiece (95X) showed the planet in a gibbous phase. Even though it was relatively close to the horizon, the stability of the atmosphere still allowed a good view of its disk. Luckily, Saturn was still hanging above the trees at this time, so I was able to get a good view of it in my Mak— probably my last view of it this year. The Summer Triangle was still hanging in the western sky— the great thing was that it was lower in the sky, so I could put my scope onto Alberio and the Double-Double without having to break my back looking for these objects directly overhead, as had been the case with previous Star Parties. About this time, a jogger stopped by to see what I was up to. He had seen the Star Party sign and was curious about what I could show him. I showed him Venus, Saturn and Alberio. He was impressed with Ablerio and Saturn (everyone is), and told me he and his daughter would be interested in attending our next Star Party in Ransom Canyon. I gave him one of our cards, so hopefully we'll see them in the future. Around this time, David showed up and joined in the conversation. He said he had finally received the Takahashi he had ordered six months ago. This should be a great scope, and I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing it at our next star party. After the jogger and David left, I was alone for a while. But soon a couple showed up (around 7:30) and I got to start the observing tour again. This couple knew about the Star Party tonight because that had previously attended the 60th Anniversary Workshop and the Star Party at Ransom Canyon. Tonight they were particularly interested in seeing the Moon. Unfortunately, the Moon wasn't going to rise until around 8:30, so they had a while to wait. They were patient, and we filled the time with conversation and observing other objects. Luckily, Gary showed up so we could add another scope to the effort. His 4.5" Newt has a large FOV so it was perfect for observing larger targets like the Pleiades. The Pleiades looked great in his scope, framed in the FOV with enough area around the cluster to nicely set it off. In comparison, the cluster in my Mak was just a handful of scattered stars— too much magnification to really show it off. At around 8:00, Scott joined us with his 8" Dob. Now we were really able to show the visitors a bunch of sights. Scott found the Double Cluster, an open cluster in Auriga, and even M31, which was almost directly overhead. That's an advantage of having a Dob! Gary tracked down μ Cephei (the "Garnet Star"), a carbon star that showed brilliant orange in his scope. Soon Orion began to climb above the trees (and Christmas-decorated houses) in the east, so it was a race to see M42. Scott pulled it in first— the view was nice but a bit distorted due to atmospheric effects near the horizon. About that time I also picked it up in my Mak. After it rose a bit more, we both re-targeted it with better results. The nebula was clearly visible and the Trapezium could be resolved. Gary also observed it with his scope. Our ability to see this object, along with M31, indicated that the clear, dry air this night was scattering less light pollution than usual. While waiting for the Moon to show, we were surprised by the number of meteors that we saw. Various members of the group saw around a half-dozen fairly bright ones. From their paths, it was apparent that these were Geminids, which should have peaked the previous day. We were treated to one fireball that slowly streaked across the eastern sky, taking 4-5 seconds to traverse about a quarter of the sky. It was very bright (brighter than Venus had been earlier in the evening) with a distinctly greenish color. Luckily, I had been looking at the eastern sky at the time, so I was able to see its entire flight. Fantastic! It was shortly after this that Mark wandered by. He told us he had seen a fireball while driving last Tuesday night. The one he saw was very slow and very green in color, so it's possible that it was not a regular meteor but rather some space junk re-entering the atmosphere. Finally, the old Moon made its appearance. It rose brilliantly through the trees— at two days past full (94%), it was a beautiful sight. Using the 20mm SuperView, and turning down the variable-transmittance filter attached to it to reduce the brightness, I got a view of the entire Moon almost filling the FOV— this is what my setup is optimized for. It was a bit shimmery near the horizon, but its surface features still stood out. The visitors got their view of the Moon and departed. Also rising at this time was the "Winter Hexagon"— the asterism comprised of the first-magnitude stars Capella, Aldebaran, Rigel, Sirius, Procyon and Pollux. Unfortunately, the Moon's glare pretty much washed out about everything else, so it was time to go. We packed up the scopes at 9:00. The evening of observing turned out much better than I initially thought it would but, of course, the best part was hanging around with friends. Observation Report — Lubbock, TX, Monday evening, November 25, 2019 Posted by Collin Smith After arriving too late to catch Jupiter and Venus on Saturday night for our Club's star party, I had wanted to see them at their closest point on Sunday evening the 24th. Luck would have it the weather was perfect Sunday the 24th, but my timing was not. I felt sure I’d be able to see this if I got home by 6:30 PM, and though, yes, if a person were already set up and had a genuinely unobstructed view – completely – of the western horizon, you could see it. But since I just started trying to set up at 6:30 it was apparent I’d waited too late. I let my wife talk me into an errand, one I figured would be okay provided it all ended by 6:30. Ha! So I made it CLEAR that I wanted nothing more than to see Jupiter and Venus on Monday night, November 25th, if that were possible. The forecast called for partly cloudy skies, and as I drove home from work, couldn’t see the setting sun, covered by clouds that hugged the western horizon. But the Fates blessed me as those clouds moved off, such that by the time I got my WO Megrez setup the western skies were quite clear, and Venus and Jupiter glanced down, faintly at first through the early bright baby blue sky; they would be had this evening. And I had a new toy to play with. In truth, I already possessed the necessary equipment, my Explore Scientific 28mm 68° and GSO SuperView 42mm at the ready, but my latest ocular acquisition, the APM UFF 30mm that Don Pensack of EyepiecesEtc.com had had delivered to my door Sunday the 24th was awaiting its West Texas first light this august conjunction in late November, 2019. And the weather was wonderful, about 54° F (12° C) by the time I got out and set up this evening. I popped the APM 30mm 2” eyepiece into my GSO Quartz 99% diagonal, and beheld the joyful glory of Venus in the left side of the eyepiece, Jupiter on the right trailed by Ganymede farther to the right still, the very close pairing of Europa (slightly farther from Jupiter) and Io practically embracing between Jove and the Trojan boy. I couldn’t see Callisto, the low power (22X, 3.3° TFoV?) and low contrast of the blue skies hiding the nymph, but what an amazing sight there was! I quickly abandoned my gear, set up as it was in the neighbor-across-the-street’s sidewalk so I could get around the houses and trees that otherwise obscured my view, running into the house to beckon my wife and daughters. They all came out and beheld the glory of the moment. After 5 minutes of looking, they went back into the house and I got down to comparison views. I had to wait as power lines momentarily got in the way as the planetary duo sank lower, but the darkening skies at first gave me the impression the ES 28mm 68° was superior in its presentation (2.76° TFOV). I put in the SV42mm just for grins. Indeed, it had the widest field (3.6° TFOV), but at 15.71X, it was a very low power affair, something the ES 28mm’s 23.57X bettered easily, which I quickly verified with a second look. But when I went back to the APM 30mm, I noticed how much more real estate the skies gave up at only 1 and a half X less. And the darker skies really gave the view legs, earning an abiding appreciation. Cloudy Nighter Dave (russell23) is right, the APM 30mm weighs only a little more than the ES 28mm 68°, but offers more heavens for the heft, and costs only $40 more during the present sale ($1 more when the ES isn’t on sale). It’ll be interesting to compare the APM UFF 30mm to the Pan 35 when I get the chance, but for now, I’m quite happy with its light blue sky performance, and looking forward to the forecasted dark sky Sunday night post Thanksgiving, if the 5 and a half day old crescent moon doesn’t blast the DSOs away. May it be so. Observation Report — Ransom Canyon, Saturday night, November 23, 2019 Tom Heisey Lynn Borel Mark Monk Steve Maas Dinner and family had me late to the Star Party in the evening off West Lakeshore Drive in Ransom Canyon, arriving after Venus & Jupiter had left the scene. And I forgot the very useful black rubber ground-cover given to me by Don Fritz, lo, many moons ago. But setup the WO Megrez on the grass, aligned my Stellarvue red dot and Orion 6x30 RA finder to Capella, put the ES 28mm 68° (for 23.6X & 2.76° true field of view) into the diagonal, and I was off. And first stop was from Capella was, of course, Subaru, the Seven Sister, the Pleiades, M45— calling my heart with their enticing beauty. They are an appealing cluster in the F/6 refractor with a wide field ocular. Although most had already beheld their galactic glory, me arriving late and all, the Andromeda complex, M31, M32 @ 11 o’clock and über faint M110 @ 3 o’clock made a fine sight. After this, my daughters, who’d come along for the viewing, were getting pretty cold and wound up in my car playing with my iPhone for the rest of our time at Ransom Canyon. Adding more power in the focuser, Andromeda was followed by the magnificent Gamma Andromedae, Almach, yellow-orange primary with light blue secondary. Mark Smith thought I’d put Albireo into the eyepiece, until I revealed the star and he looked up to see, indeed, I was not pointing to Cygnus. But it is certainly one of the most colorful double stars in the sky. Dramatic NGC 457, the ET Cluster (certainly dramatic for anyone who’s seen the movie), and the more subtle NGC 7789, Caroline’s Rose Cluster followed. Eta Cassiopeiae’s blue-yellow primary with reddish-orange secondary wowed the eyepiece, then, back to low-power, the magnificent Double Cluster of Perseus, NGC 869 and NGC 884. I headed more westerly to pick up the Coathanger (Cr 399, Brocchi’s Cluster). This one is HUGE— 1.5° span— and was only well-framed by the GSO SuperView 42mm eyepiece, the ES 28mm 68°, wide as it is, not quite wide enough for this asterism, which benefitted from the 3.6° TFoV the SuperView afforded. A passing jet left a contrail which ran beneath the Coathanger, making it easy to describe in the eyepiece. While I was in the neighborhood, Beta Cygni, Albireo, the gold standard of colorful double stars, was an easy split, even in the GSO SV 42mm. Heading back to the eastern skies, I picked out beautiful open cluster M37 in Auriga as Mark Smith, Lynn Borel, Tom Heisey packed up to go. Rolan Pirtle, Wade Estepp and Steve Maas had already left. I was feeling the chill myself (and aware the girls were waiting in my car). Mark Monk’s 14” SCT put the Blue snowball in Andromeda into the eyepiece for a ghastly beautiful sight, one he enhanced with higher power to demonstrate its “hollow” nature, kind of M57-Ring-Nebula-like. With his Go-To working well, Mark Monk put Neptune into the eyepiece. Neptune is always a bit of a ho-hum target, even in fairly large apertures. I have been unimpressed by it in the 20” Planewave at the TTU Gott Observatory. But where Neptune was anticlimactic, Uranus was quite interesting. Neato, in fact! A young man, Dan, showed up, so I reviewed the Pleiades (M45) & Andromeda (M31/32/110) again. No one should miss those. Having helped Mark pack up his gear, it was time to take my girlies home, and back westward we drove. Observation Report — Ransom Canyon, Saturday night, October 26, 2019 Steve Maas: 5" Maksutov Tom Heisey: 5" Maksutov Mark Smith: 10" Newtonian Gary Leiker: 12" Dobsonian Mark Monk: 14" EdgeHD I got to "The Meadow" in Ransom Canyon at sundown and set up my equipment. We had a cold front go through the area two days before, and the conditions were quite pleasant. Winds were light (partly because we were down in the canyon) and the temperature at sundown was around 60° F. The sky was a bit milky due to dust picked up by the strong northerly winds that had been blowing since the cold front passed. Still, conditions were good for observing. When I got to the site, Mark Monk was already setting up his brand-new 14" Celestron EdgeHD (see the photo to the left). While this is a huge scope with a huge mount and tripod, Mark was able to set it up himself with minimal difficulty. Shortly after sundown, Venus was visible just above the western canyon rim. I put my Mak on it— it appeared gibbous, but showed little detail beyond that since it was so close to the horizon. It should be a better target as the weeks go by. As it was getting dark, visitors began showing up for the Public Star Party, so naturally the first things to show them were Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter was quite good, with four moons easily visible— two on one side and two on the other. The banding on the planet was barely visible in my 5" Mak, but clearly stood out in Mark's 14" Celestron. The view of Saturn was unremarkable, except to the visitors. Many of them gasped upon seeing the rings for the first time! Tom and Gary showed up shortly after it got dark. Mark Smith was the last to show, getting his 10" Newtonian set up in the darkness. By this time, enough stars had appeared so that the automatic alignment feature on Mark Monk's new scope could be used to set up its go-to capability. Once it got dark, the degree of clarity of the sky was obvious. Back when Collin Smith and I had observed here on October 5th, the Milky Way was clearly visible overhead. Tonight, the same Milky Way was faintly visible, almost lost in a veil of skylight. Again, this was probably due to suspended dust and also skyglow, which tends to be greater in the clear, dry skies following cold fronts. The good thing was that the sky conditions steadily improved as the night went on. The first deep-sky object I put my scope on was M31. Andromeda was fairly high in the sky, so this target was easy to find (although not visible to the naked eye). Everyone in the group eventually observed it, and it looked very good in all the scopes. Naturally, the view in the 14" Celestron was the best, with the satellite galaxies clearly standing out. I couldn't detect them in the view through my 5" Mak, but the larger scopes pulled them out. I'll talk about the objects I viewed in my scope first before I go on to what I observed in the scopes of my companions. After M31, I put my Mak onto the Double Cluster in Perseus. With a 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece, I could almost get both clusters in the FOV. With a 40mm lens that Tom lent me, I could get both in the view. This is one of the most beautiful objects in the sky— a double splash of diamonds— but really is at its best in large binoculars or a really small telescope. I'm seriously thinking about bringing my 80mm Orion spotting scope out next time just for objects like this. A lot of my time early in the evening was taken up showing (and re-showing) Jupiter and Saturn to visitors as they showed up at the Star Party. It was only after 10 PM, when most of the visitors had wandered off, that I and my companions could get to viewing objects we wanted to see. For me, this included M33 in Aries, which was faintly visible in my binoculars and also faintly visible in my scope. Unfortunately, the low surface brightness of this relatively large object makes it a disappointing target in a small scope like mine. Cygnus was low enough in the west so I could more easily train my scope onto Albireo. I asked a couple of the remaining visitors what colors they thought the two components were (before telling them what they were supposed to be). On their own, they agreed that the two stars were yellowish and blue. That was encouraging, and it led to a discussion between me, Gary and them about the relationship between color and star temperature. Gary put his Dob onto η Cassiopeiae to show the visitors that the primary in that pair was similar to our Sun. Later in the evening, the Pleiades rose above the tree line in the east. The view of them was great in my Orion 10X50 binoculars but, as was the case with the Double Cluster, they wouldn't completely fit in the FOV of my 5" Mak. The crowning achievement of the evening was observing both Neptune (in Pisces) and Uranus (in Aries). We were able to successfully observe them in all the scopes. Well, almost all— I couldn't conclusively find Neptune in my 5" Mak. The planets were easy to identify even in the smaller scopes by their blue-ish colors. In the larger scopes, both planets were clearly resolved as disks. The best views were naturally through the 14" Celestron at around 200X. Unfortunately, all the Star Party visitors had wandered off before we acquired these targets. And, I didn't hear a single "Uranus" joke the whole time we were viewing the planet, which is amazing for this bunch. 😂 Over the course of the evening, everyone was able to observe numerous objects. I'm not aware of everything that was observed, but I know that M31, the Double Cluster, the Ring Nebula, and the Double-Double in Lyra (ε Lyrae) were popular. Mark Monk had an advantage over the rest of us due to the go-to capability of his system. His view of Mirach's Ghost was exceptional, with the small galaxy clearly visible to the side of the star. His view of the globular M15 easily resolved the stars. Using an OIII filter borrowed from Gary, he was able to pull out a portion of the Veil Nebula. He also had a good view of the Deer Lick Group of galaxies in Pegasus, an object that would have been difficult to find without the go-to capability. By midnight, most of us were ready to call it quits (my back and knees were ready to give out from bending and stooping to look in various scopes). Mark Monk was going to hang around waiting for Orion to rise above the trees to the east. When we left, the temperature was still in the mid-50's, making the evening very pleeasant for observing. We got to see a lot of objects, many of which were ones we don't usually observe at the Public Star Parties. This, and the decent sky conditions, made this one of the best observing sessions I've participated in over the past few years. Observation Report — Tech Terrace Park, Lubbock, Saturday night, October 12, 2019 Gary Leiker: 8" Celestron SCT Lesley & Scott Harris: 8" Orion Dobsonian When I got to the park at around 7:30 PM, the moon was rising over the trees in the east. It was big (one day from full at 95%) and bright, but the atmosphere was clear and dry so its light did not overpower the sky like on a humid summer night. I was bundled up in a sweatshirt and jacket but conditions were very pleasant. The temperature was around 60° F and there was hardly any breeze. Perfect observing conditions, and no mosquitoes! Lesley, Scott and Gary showed up shortly thereafter. We were all in a Halloween mood and Lesley had brought snacks and hot chocolate. 😋 Lesley had also found some fancy glow-sticks at the store (all for 29 cents!)— you can see her "tricked-out" version of the Star Party Sign in the photo to the right. Also, Jupiter riding just above the trees. My first target was naturally the moon. Using a 20mm SuperView objective with my 5" Mak allowed the Moon's whole disk to almost completely fill the field-of-view. I've got an Orion Variable (1%-40% transmission) Polarizing Filter attached to this lens to keep from getting blinded by the glare. Even though the Moon was only about 25 degrees above the horizon, the clarity and stability of the atmosphere made the major features on its surface distinct. However, I didn't spend much time on the moon since Jupiter was beginning to sink in the western sky. Jupiter turned out to be a great target. Using the 20mm SuperView at a magnification of 95X, the bands were clearly visible. Three moons were easily seen— two on one side and one on the other. But— there was a fourth small moon just visible outside the limb of the planet. Scott's phone app confirmed that this was Io and it was due to pass behind the planet at around 8:30 PM. Sure enough, observing over about a 15-minute period, the moon disappeared behind Jupiter. Great! The views of Jupiter and Saturn in Scott's Dob and Gary's SCT were likewise great. The photo to the left shows Lesley checking out the view— honestly, that mysterious creature in the background just appeared out of nowhere! 😲 Well, maybe out of Gary's truck. Anyway, with my 5" Mak I could see one of Saturn's moons (Titan) clearly. However, Scott said he could make out four smaller moons through his 8" Dob and verified their positions using his phone app. The good atmospheric conditions also made it great for seeing double stars— the stable air made it easy to split the stellar components. We sort of went crazy trying to view as many double stars as we could locate in the moonlight. Mizar (ζ UMa) was an early target for me— I love the brilliance of the two blue-white telescopic components. Likewise, Scott put his Dob onto Albireo (β Cyg)— Lesley and I agreed that the primary was clearly yellow while the secondary was distinctly blue. I put Almach (γ And) in my Mak— Lesley and I agreed that the bright primary was deeply yellow while the small secondary seemed blue-ish. Our crowning feat was to get η Cas simultaneously in all three scopes. We then assessed the color of the components. In my Mak and Scott's Dob, the bright primary looked yellow-white while the small secondary looked orange-ish. For some reason, the primary looked deeper yellow in Gary's SCT. Checking the spectral classes of the two stars (G and K), Gary confirmed that these perceived colors were reasonable. I looked at a couple of other double stars with my scope. The wide double β Cap had components that appeared yellow and white (I could split this pair with my Orion 10X50 binoculars). With a Meade 26mm Super Plossl lens in my Mak (around 70X), I could almost split one of the two main components of the Double-Double (ε Lyr). Going to a more powerful Meade 9mm lens at around 200X, I could distinctly split the system into its four components. Again, the stable viewing conditions contributed to my being able to do this. I believe Gary also observed this target (I must apologize— I didn't take note of everything my companions observed). Finally, the last object I observed was M31— even with the brightness of the Moon, I could still see it in my binoculars and scope. It was not as obvious as when viewed on a dark night— as Gary appropriately put it, it appeared "ghostly". 👻 We had only a couple of visitors come by to observe with us this night. The up-side of this was we were able to look at a lot more targets than if we had a constant stream of visitors over the course of the evening. We packed up and left the park at around 10:15 PM. The weather and observing were great— we even got to see the Space Station! Observation Report — Ransom Canyon, Saturday night, October 5, 2019 Collin Smith: 8" Orion XT8PLUS Dobsonian I called the outing very late, and we got the crowd one might expect — no one. Still, Steve and I enjoyed our own homage to the International Astronomy Day and International Observe the Moon Night, and had a quiet evening under very clear skies with very little wind to bother us. I arrived later, not sure of the time, but probably around 8 or 8:30, Steve alone in the Meadow. Forgot my Rigel QuikFinder, which I'd left in my 80mm refractor's case, and as there's only one standard Synta shoe on my dob, had to decide between the Orion 6x30 Right Angle Finder or Baader Sky Surfer III red dot. I chose the RA finder to begin the night with and aligned it. I remarked to Steve my surprise that the Milky Way was naked eye visible on this First Quarter evening from Aquila to points north, through Cygnus and Cassiopeia. This was a welcome sight and unexpected that Ransom Canyon, so close to the city, would have such inviting skies. To make sure I lived up to the evening's namesake, after setting up my Orion XT8PLUS and plopping my ES 28mm 68° 2" eyepiece into the focuser, it was (à la Jackie Gleason) "to the moon, Alice!" And Luna was BRIGHT, of course. Steve recommended I come over to his scope and take a look with a 90% filter on it. But the view in my dob was beautiful, if a bit dark adaptive destroying. My eye was completely blinded for a few seconds, but I did observe the moon on International Observe the Moon Night. Did you? One thing our observations of the moon demonstrated was the amount of heat distortion in the atmosphere at lower coordinates (i.e., anything remotely close to the horizon). I estimate that one needed at least a 40° clearance to get to steadier skies, but the moon and planets were all well below that threshold. Like pebbles appearing to move under a creek bed, the moon's image rippled in the eyepiece awash in the convection waves of atmospheric heat. Given that I never used an eyepiece more powerful than my 2" 28mm at a mere 43 times on the moon, high power would clearly be of limited value this evening, at least on these lower targets, and that would prove to be the case. Steve said the mosquitoes had been worse earlier in the evening, just after sunset, but that the cooler evening weather seemed to have put them off. Although they weren't as terrible as I've seen them, I would not find them absent enough, and continued swatting them about my ears my entire time at the Meadow, seeming a bit worse later in the evening, to me. Clearly they'd not gotten Steve's directive. Jupiter riding low abruptly caught my attention, threatening to hide under the western horizon, but his creamy figure likewise quaked in the heat bedeviled atmospheric turbulence, guaranteeing the diminutive, 43 power view through my 2" widefield wouldn't be enhanced by more magnification. I had to abandon Optimus Maximus for his Titan father, Saturn, a bit higher in the southern skies. But Poseidon was not high enough either. Should've known, because on Saturday night, October 5th, 2019, Saturn was just to the right of the moon in the sky. Expecting better was wishful thinking but as my grandmother Maggie Bell Roscoe in Palestine would say, "If wishes were horses we'd all ride." But this night, the horse was as unobtainable as a steady southern sky. Saturn's image wavered in the eyepiece like the moon and Jove before, the turbulent, newly night-draped skies spasmodically radiating their thermal dissonance. I resolved to install my 2" to 1.25" adapter and split Rasalgethi, Alpha Herculis, a bit higher and more northerly. The 9mm T6 delivered a nice, contrasting golden-orange primary with baby-blue secondary optical treat. This was at 133-1/3 power (wouldn't George Harrison be proud!). Steve noted this and went on his own journey to split it in his Mak, while I went after a target he recommended. Dabih ['dei bi:], or Beta Capricorni, is a favorite double of Steve's that I'd always planned on observing, so I turned my dob to the upper right side of the bikini-bottom that is Capricornus. Even through the Pan 24 at a mere 50 power, the yellow primary and sky blue secondary easily split for a delightful pairing. This is one to return to! Going higher still, I eventually centered Epsilon Lyrae into the focuser. Folks, with a RA finder and a target near zenith, that's not an incidental task, at least for me, Jerry Hatfield notwithstanding. With my 7mm T6 for 171-1/2 power, the four stars showed up, but that was a hard fought target. By now, Steve's Mak had fogged over. Given all the rains we've had this fall, the night was moist with dew, and his poor Mak's thick corrector plate had tiny droplets all over it. My dob had been a very lucky choice. Since Sofia was a little under the weather and Neetu and Maya stayed home with her, I had all the back seat to lay down my friendly dob. As my father often would say, "I'd rather be lucky than smart." With the dob our only instrument, we pointed the relative optical brute (on this night, at least) to the Andromeda galaxy, not naked eye, but pretty easy to spot in my finderscope, and we were on it momentarily. The Andromeda galaxy complex, M31, M32 & M110, were all three visible going back to the 28mm ES 68° 2" with a 1.6° True Field of View They were arrayed quite nicely, with M32 nearby to the left and the elusive M110 farther off at 3 o'clock. Certainly not the best view of Andromeda, but nearly as good a view as anyone could see in an 8" instrument with a First Quarter moon blighting the heavens. Quite nice really, and more natural and connecting than a TV screen. We headed for Eta Cassiopeia. This double split easily with the Pan 24 in the focuser. Now the colors, to me, seemed yellow and reddish orange, but it's really interesting the descriptions one finds for Eta Cassiopeia. Consolmagno & Davis in "Turn Left at Orion" write "the primary star being yellow (perhaps with a touch of green) while its companion is reddish". This appears more closely to what I observed, but Jeremy Perez on his wonderful "Belt of Venus" sketching website (http://www.perezmedia.net/beltofvenus/archives/000443.html) draws the primary "key lime pie" with a "deep orange secondary". With the 24 Pan in the focuser I first put Mirach in the eyepiece and looked for his NGC 404 "ghost". As expected under a half-moon sky, the ghost was particularly ghostly. I could just make him out, at the edge of visibility, but Steve was under no such allusion, and I could see why. From here it was a quick walk down to the exquisite double Almach. The pair was rather tight in the Pan 24, so I put in the 11mm T6 for 109 power to make the split more explicit, a yellow primary with blue secondary. Some folks see an orange tint to the primary. Finally, I tried to find and split Delta Cygni. Again, this target was near the zenith, so it was awfully difficult to put into the eyepiece. I thought I had it, but got no split. Now Delta Cygni is one TIGHT double, and cannot be split, in my experience, under 165 power. I put in the Nagler 7mm T for a nice 171.43 power, but only got a bright white star. Even my 6mm ortho, for 200x, produced the same white solitary star. After my failed Delta Cyg attempt, Steve was spent. He'd been there longer than me, and the dew, cool evening and late hour had taken their toll. I bid him farewell and continued my celestial journey in solitude, a few barking dogs in the distance of Ransom Canyon, the heavens draped over me in the meadow. As Steve drove off, I couldn't get over not being able to split Delta Cygni. I have no trouble splitting it with the 6mm Baader Classic Ortho in my C102GT refractor (169 power), why couldn't this mighty 8" dob do the same? It occurred to me that perhaps this was a "wrong star" issue. Although I had been using the RA visual finder, I decided to swap it for the Baader SkyScout III red dot. Since d Cyg is definitely a naked eye target, I decided the red dot couldn't deceive me and aligned it. Then I went back up to the right-most star of the Northern Cross with the Nagler 7mm T6, 171-odd power. I put it into the SS III red dot, centered the dot on Delta Cygni, and … There at 3 o'clock, close to the much, much brighter primary, shone the diminutive white secondary. I had split it, and chalk up my earlier failure to being on the wrong star! Oh well, sometimes it's hard to beat a visual finder, at least for an old dob guy like me. With the visual finder in place, I put a much easier target in the scope, Albireo. This most famous visual double is probably the best double star in the sky. The primary star is a bright yellow, or yellow-orange star, and the secondary a striking sapphire blue. From the latest Gaia data, Albireo appears to be an optical double, the two stars unrelated gravitationally, only chance aligned in the night sky from earth's perspective. Regardless, it is a beautiful double star, whether by chance or gravitation. With the 24mm Panoptic back in the focuser, I browsed the celestial neighborhood for M57 in Lyrae, the beautiful Ring Nebula. I then nabbed M27, the Dumbbell Nebula. The Ring Nebula is the remnants of an exploded star from "above" — the gasses blown out from the sides as seen from above. The Dumbbell is the same event, but from a side-on perspective. The gasses explode from the center into two triangular shaped cylinders. Another stellar treasure I hadn't seen in person in quite a while was M13, the Great Herculis Cluster. This is probably the best globular cluster visible in most of North America. We are lucky enough to be able to catch Omega Centauri in April and May, but otherwise, M13 is the king in our skies, certainly available to view much longer, and much, much higher in our sky. I put the 9mm T6 in the focuser to get a better look. What a magnificent thing M13 is in our heavens. It's like an old friend, and it sure was nice to see it again. From here I found Gamma Delphini, the head of the Dolphin. There's a distinct color difference, but this one's more subtle, gray and white? Yellow and white? Yellow and gray? Definitely worth a look. I went back to Saturn. It was still wavering, but I took some more time and took in the view. Titan and cloud belts, Cassini Division, what a majestic planet! I returned to M31, now higher in the sky, and took another look with the Pan 24. 50 power isn't a whole lot more, but Andromeda is spectacular, and always worth a second look. I went after Collinder 399, Brocchi's Cluster, the Coathanger asterism between Cygnus and Aquila, in the obscure Vulpecula. Even my ES 28mm 68° wasn't wide enough to frame this large cluster. I plopped in my largest field eyepiece, the 42mm SuperView, for a full 2° TFOV. Finally, the whole thing showed up. This is an object probably framed best in a short tube reflector, like a 150mm or 130mm F/5 scope, but still pretty nice in my 8" dob with the SV 42mm. Neetu texted me, they were taking chicken tenders home. Did I want any? It was late, I was alone, and my warm, dry home, inviting family, and tasty food beckoned. Was great to have some time under God's good heavens, but home is where the heart is so I left my commune with eternity for my family this fine fall evening. Observation Report — Tech Terrace Park, Lubbock, Saturday night, September 14, 2019 Gary Leiker: 8" Celestron Cassegrain When I got to the park at sundown I thought I would mostly be telling any visitors that showed up that it was "too cloudy so we weren't observing tonight". There were a lot of high clouds but, surprisingly, there were enough breaks and thin spots so that observing the brighter celestial objects was not too bad. Lesley, Scott and Gary showed up shortly after I set up my 5" Mak and aligned the red-dot. We had a constant stream of visitors during the evening, usually 2-3 at a time. So, we mostly ended up viewing and re-viewing Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon. Jupiter was particularly nice. In my scope with a 20mm SuperView lens, I could distinctly see the bands on either side of the equatorial region. The planet was nicely framed by all four Galilean moons— two on one side and two on the other. The view of Jupiter in Scott and Lesley's Dob was even better. Scott said he could make out the Great Red Spot but, with my less-than perfect vision, it eluded me. The best views of Jupiter were to be had with Gary's 8" Celestron (see the photo to the left) under higher power. I could definitely see the Great Red Spot in his view along with nice banding across the face of the planet. Similarly, his view of Saturn was also nice. With the 20mm SuperView in my 5" Mak, Saturn was small but sharp. I tried going to higher power (Meade 9mm) but the seeing conditions at the time really didn't support it, yielding a bigger but "muddier" view of the planet. The main reason I like to use the 20mm SuperView with my 5" Mak at these star parties is for viewing the Moon. With this setup, the Moon's whole disk just fits within the field-of-view. Also, I've got an Orion Variable (1%-40% transmission) Polarizing Filter attached to that lens to cut back the Moon's glare when viewing it through the scope. About an hour after we started observing, the Moon rose bright and beautiful over the trees to the east. It had been full the previous night, so most of its face was still illuminated tonight. This Moon was called a "Micro-Harvest Moon", which alluded to the fact that, currently being at its farthest from Earth, the face of the Moon appeared about as small as we can see it. Once it got above the denser air along the horizon, the Moon was a beautiful target. Luckily, it was rising into an area of the sky largely clear of clouds, so we had an unobstructed view of it in our scopes. While it was quite bright, the Moon did not completely wash out other bright celestail objects. Lesley was able to train their Dob onto Albireo, which was quite an acrobatic feat since the double star was almost directly overhead. The colors of the pair were distinct with, to me, the brighter component being yellow while the smaller component a bright sky-blue. I took my scope away from the Moon to view Mizar. The 20mm SuperView frames the three components of the "system" nicely, with the true double component easily split. To me, all three appeared bright blue-white. By 10:30 PM, the visitors had trailed off so we called it quits and packed up. It was a fun evening of observing even though we had spent the roughly 2 hours on only five objects (the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and two double stars). Still, it was not bad considering that I had thought earlier we would be clouded-out. Observation Report — Ransom Canyon, Saturday night, August 24, 2019 Mark Monk: 7" Celestron Maksutov Collin Smith: 110mm Williams Optics Refractor Tom Heisey: 80mm Onyx Refractor, 25 X 100 Burres Binoculars Steve Maas: 5" Meade Maksutov with Revolution R2 imager This was the second Public Star Party that SPAC has held in Ransom Canyon and, like the first last month, was quite a success. Although there were high clouds during the day, by sundown they had moved off to the east, leaving excellent clear skies for the duration of the event. I arrived at around 8:15 PM and got my stuff set up. Mark showed up shortly thereafter. Visitors started coming by as it began to get dark. Initially, Mark and I provided great views of Jupiter and Saturn, which were real crowd-pleasers. Luckily, Tom showed up as the crowd began to grow and was able to add his scope (and later, HUGE binoculars) to the action. Collin and his girls (and cat) arrived later but still in time to provide great views of objects to the last groups of visitors. While visitors came and went, I estimate we had around 40-50 total over the course of the evening, including some that had attended last month's event. Rolan Pirtle also swung by to add his presence to the group. Everyone said they had a great time (see the photos below). I probably spent about 60% of my time showing visitors Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter was very clear in my 5" Mak, showing dark equatorial bands and three moons. Saturn was fairly small in my scope with a 20mm SuperView lens but sharp and contrasty. Many visitors said this was the first time they had actually seen Saturn's rings and were very impressed. The views of Jupiter and Saturn were much better in Mark's new 7" Maksutov, particularly at higher power. This was the debut of Mark's new scope, along with its massive mount and probably the biggest tripod I've seen in a while (see the photos below). Besides the planets, I also had some great views of M8 (Lagoon Nebula), M7 (Ptolemy's Cluster), M11 (Wild Duck Cluster), and the bright globular M22. The FOV of my 5" Mak with the 20mm SuperView is well-suited for these objects. To me, there was a hint of green in the glowing nebula of M8— several visitors also mentioned this. M22 was almost resolvable. Since I was pretty busy with all the visitors, I didn't get to see as much through the other scopes as I would have liked. But I can mention a few highlights. Of course, Jupiter and Saturn were great in Mark's 7" Mak— the cloud bands on Jupiter were very prominent. He also put it on several globular clusters, including M13. Particularly nice was his view of M57 (Ring Nebula), which was almost directly overhead. Tom had started the evening with his 80mm Onyx refractor, but soon changed to his HUGE 25 X 100 binos. His views of M6 (Butterfly Cluster) and M8 were great— the FOV of the binos is well-suited for these types of objects. Later in the evening, he caught M31 (Andromeda Galaxy) rising over the houses to the north-east. With his 110mm refractor, Collin caught great views of M11, M16 (Swan Nebula) and, later in the evening, M31. And, of course, his view of Albireo was excellent— you can't beat the contrast of a refractor when viewing objects like this. One of the things I was hoping to spend time working with was a new piece of equipment that I had recently picked up— a Revolution R2 Imager. This is a small, inexpensive color video camera that can capture videos (on a laptop) from any scope that uses 1.25" lenses. As shown in the photo below, I had attached it to the camera port of my 5" Mak— through a judicious use of adapters and spacers, I was able to make it almost parfocal with the objective lens. So, I could find objects with the normal viewing lens and then, by flipping a knob on the back of the scope, switch to the camera. Unfortunately, with all the visitors, I only spent a little time playing with it. I did capture a couple of videos of Jupiter. Viewing the videos later, I was pretty impressed with the little imager. I've shown one frame from one of the videos below. What I need to do now is extract all the individual frames from the videos, throw out the bad ones (those with atmospheric distortion), and then register and stack the remaining ones to produce a final image. Most of the visitors had departed by 11 PM, although we had a few late ones including one of Ransom Canyon's police officers. He wasn't there to hassle us— he was just interested in looking through the scopes. We pretty much called it a night by midnight and packed our stuff up. It was a great mosquito-free evening for observing and outreach, and I'm looking forward to doing it again next month. Observation Report — Ransom Canyon, Saturday night, July 27, 2019 Gary Leiker (was told 12" Orion dob) Mark Smith (on crutches) Mark Monk (dual mounted 125mm ED refractor & C9.25) Scott & Lesley (an SCT) Steve Maas (with 127mm Mak) Brian Greenlees (Z12) Wade Estepp (binoculars, probly) Ray Smead (self) Humble Narrator 110mm WO Megrez Saturday night found me eating dinner with my family at Montelongos, when none other than Rolan Pirtle called me about 9:05 PM wondering where the meadow was at Ransom Canyon. He was across the dam, way over on what I reckoned was the wrong side. I told him that, in truth, I was a bit unsure, since the last time I'd observed there was with Don Fritz some 12-odd years ago, and that one took a right, not a left, entering the Canyon to get to that particular locale. I also gave him the Club President's cell phone number in case memory was not serving me well, and he eventually did rondez-vous with the group, but was gone by the time we actually made it there. That particular Saturday night, July 27th, was the anniversary of the day I met Neetu Arora at the TTU Rec Center fourteen years earlier. We were having a dinner out with the kids, and it took a lot of finessing on my part, and a non-inconsequential effort from my daughters, to persuade Dr. Arora to go along on the drive east, but eventually, we succeeded. Loaded up the car with my William Optics 110mm Megrez, alt-az mount, chairs for everyone, and off we went, Jed Clampett style. One of the biggest selling points of the whole endeavor for my chiquitas was bringing our new cat, Luce. He adopted us on July 7th, and we'd taken him to the vet on the 12th, so he is officially our beast now, and taking him on an astronomy trip seemed like the right kind of baptism for our family. Neetu's eyes glowed when I reminded her, some 14-years earlier, when we'd taken Faust, my old cat from that era, with us out to various astronomy outings, and I knew instantly she felt a kinship with our past, and what an historically appropriate engagement this entire endeavor was. But I got no love for the setup. The second we arrived, everyone, cat included, took off to see folks, say hello, look through other scopes and otherwise check out the environs, while I set up everything by myself, including two chairs I'd brought for my girls that they never even sat in! Oh well. Finally, after a preparation that seemed interminable, I plopped the 24mm Pan into my refractor to (barely) see Jupiter and moons in the south thru hazy cloudiness and, to better effect, Albireo (Yellow-orange with light blue secondary) overhead and, at the moment, unmolested by clouds. Lesley, Steve, my girls, and some of the unwashed masses enjoyed the view. Tried my new Siebert Optics Star Splitter III 3.9mm on Jupiter but at 169.23 power was just too much for the atmosphere at that aperture. And the same combination on Delta Cygni produced no split this evening, either. However, I got much better results on Jupiter and Saturn with Nagler 5mm T6 at a mere 132 power. According to my Sky & Telescope iPhone app, Jupiter's moon Io was just left of the planet, having emerged from in front of the Jove's surface only a few minutes before. Ganymede and Europa were flung much farther off, in that order, to the left, with Ganymede below the farther-appearing Europa. Callisto was much, much farther off to the left, so it was clearly a night of leftist Galilean moons, at least in a telescope's perspective. Sadly, I didn't get to look through hardly anyone else's scopes, since there were lots of people who showed up, by Lesley's count 50 folks! On top of that, many of our people were tired and were pulling down their scopes by the time mine was in production. But ... I caught a stupendous view of Jupiter (200+ power) in Mark Monk's C9.25 SCT, Io's shadow transit barely on Jove's globe to the upper left, exiting the creamy sphere after a long pass across Jupiter's face, a sight I did not notice in my refractor of less than half the aperture. The Great Red Spot to the lower right was more evident in Mark's C9.25 than in my 110mm with 5mm T6. He had dropped the tube in the dirt earlier, but collimation clearly was not too adversely affected. I've read on Cloudy Nights that the C9.25 has a longer focal ratio of the spheroidal primary to corrector plate, F/2.5 as opposed to the standard F/2 of most SCTs, giving it greater resilience, collimation-wise. Regardless, the view was STUNNING! Money shot on Jupiter for the evening for me, though I didn't get a chance to look in Brian's Z12, nor Gary's 12" dob, which are both fine instruments, to say nothing of Scott and Lesley's SCT and Steve's 5" Mak, all of which I'm sure had worthwhile views in their respective diagonals, but with the crowds and late arrival, I'll have to take a rain check. Still, a good time was had by all, and hopefully we'll get a tradition going at Ransom Canyon for a positive, well-attended public star party. Observation Report — Tech Terrace Park, Friday night, June 14, 2019 Gary Leiker Wade Estepp It's been quite a while since we've had a Public Star Party, and it started out the day looking like this would be another cancellation. The weather forecast was for thunderstorms developing to the west of Lubbock and moving through the area right around sundown. There were also quite a few high cirrus clouds around late in the day, which also didn't make things look positive. Still, I was reluctant to give up and I hesitated in posting a cancellation notice on the SPAC Message Board. Keeping an eye on the radar, it became apparent that the thunderstorms that did develop would miss Lubbock. Better yet, the "dry line" was approaching Lubbock from the west, a situation that often results in skies clearing after its passage. So, I took a chance and emailed everyone that I would be at Tech Terrace at sundown. My optimism paid off. The dry line came in and swept most of the clouds away to the east. The few remaining high clouds eventually disappeared, leaving skies pretty much clear by 10 PM. The waxing gibbous moon (95% full) hung beautifully above the trees in the park. I begain setting up my scope, a 5" Meade Maksutov, shortly after sundown. It was still light, and there were still quite a few joggers and dog-walkers at the park— a potential audience for moon-gazing. Unfortunately, by the time I had finished setting the scope up and adjusting the red-dot and finder scope, they had all pretty much disappeared back into their houses. So much for the audience. I put my scope on the obvious target, the moon. With the 20 mm SuperView eyepiece I was using, the moon just filled the FOV. When I first started observing, there were still a few high clouds in the way, so the view wasn't great. These clouds soon drifted away, and the view greatly improved. I was surprised by the sharpness of the view— this was aided by the Orion Variable Polarizing Filter that I had attached to the lens. Without it, the view would have been blindingly bright. In particular, the ray system of Tycho stood out brightly. Other craters, like Clavius and Plato, were seen in sharp detail. Of particular note was a small crater along the eastern limb (I don't know it's name). Its inner wall was at just the right angle with regard to the Sun so that it was lit up very brightly— it looked like a beacon on the moon's surface. I hadn't closely looked at the moon through a telescope in years, so I was pleasantly surprised at the view. I may have to devote more time to this object in the future. Around this time, Gary and Wade showed up. We spent some time observing the moon (see the photo below) and soon found out that, while the public hadn't showed up, the mosquitoes had. After dousing ourselves with repellant, we continued observing through my scope. At around 10:15 PM, Jupiter began rising over the trees in the park. Initially, it wasn't very sharp. But after it had risen a bit more, it turned out to be a fine object. The 20 mm lens at 95X showed it as a sharp disk, with a dark band on either side of the equatorial region. Three Jovian moons were also visible. Since I didn't have any other lenses, this was the only view we had of it. Still, it was quite nice. We ended up looking at a couple of double stars (γ Leonis and ε Lyrae) but, with the brightness of the moon, we were pretty limited in what we could see. Also, the 20 mm lens was not great at splitting them. So, around 10:45 PM, we packed it in. It was a fun evening of observation and conversation, and it certainly turned out much better than what I thought it was going to be earlier in the day. Gary checking out the moon at Tech Terrace Park. Observation Report — Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge, Tuesday night, May 21, 2019 When Dr. Ken Baake of the Texas Tech English Department’s Technical Writing group asked us to help with a star gazing party for a group of graduate students, I and other South Plains Astronomy Club members were all ears. Hoping for a weekend evening, the weather forecasts made clear we’d have to do this Tuesday night, May 21st for our best shot at anything like clear skies. Unfortunately, the wind in the day was unrelenting, and even tho Dr. Baake would be leading his group on a hike at the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge, the 75 km/hr winds picked up dust high into the air, a condition that would be difficult for us later in the evening as well. I was very concerned about my selection of telescopes. From past experience, I knew that we REALLY needed at least one “Big Gun”, a dobsonian Newtonian that could grab a LOT of photons and throw them into your eye. As much as I love refractors and Maksutov-Cassegrain scopes, their portable varieties just don’t have the punch to make galaxies come to life. You gotta have a Big Gun. I’m not much of a “Big Gun” fellow. I like portable, easily managed telescopes and am not a fan of coma nor coma correctors, so my “Big Gun” is only an 8” F/6 dob, about as small a dob as one can easily buy. But still, that 203mm of mirror can pluck out blessèd views of galaxies far better than anyone’s 5” and smaller refractors or MCTs. And I know because I own several of those also. I was unsure of which Club members would attend. Fortunately, I have some flexibility with my work schedule -- not nearly as much as the professors I work for -- but was able to take off Wednesday morning at quick notice. Being between semesters really helps in this regard, too. Unfortunately, not everyone else in the Club is in that boat, and that includes two of the most reliable Big Gun toting Club members, Gary and Scott. And a quick call to Gary on Tuesday confirmed what I had suspected -- they were not going to Muleshoe Tuesday night. I had received an email that Robb Chapman would be there, and that was very good news. He has a nice 10” dob, and from past views at the eyepiece, I knew that his presence & scope would be very welcome additions. Still, just one Big Gun isn’t really enough for a big crowd, and Dr. Baake was planning to deliver just that. With all that in mind, I decided to take my 8” dob, and leave my wide field 110mm refractor at home. It was a tough call, because Dr. Baake had asked we bring a variety of scopes to demonstrate the different capacities and optical configurations available. Of course, we had finderscopes, but unfortunately, we didn’t actually field a genuine refractor telescope, and I regretted that, but under the circumstances, I made the best decision I could with the information available at the time. With Maya, my older daughter, sitting on a small fold up chair I take to the field, I fiddled with the lock and collimation screws on the back of my brand-new 8” Orion SkyQuest XT PLUS to perfect mirror alignment, a must for any Newtonian telescope to function at its best. It’s grand to have a good, eager, 10-year old helper in that endeavor. I’m a lucky guy! I loaded everything up in my 2007 Mercury Milan and headed north and west. As I was driving up, I called Brian Greenlees who’d emailed me earlier. Brian is a newer Club member who lives in Levelland and owns an impressive-looking Z-12. I’d not had the pleasure of looking through it, but he sent me pictures, covered in ice, from the January total lunar eclipse we got earlier this year. Now THAT was a genuine Big Gun. If I’d known he was coming for sure earlier, I might have foregone the maiden voyage of my Orion 8” dob in favor of the wide field refractor, but c’est la vie. The wind would even die down to a refractor-safe level, too, but we would have enough scopes to really see the night sky, and enough scopes to, hopefully, satisfy a larger crowd. I arrived, for the first time in my life, at the Observation Deck at Paul’s Lower Lake at the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge with the sun low, but still shining in the sky. I’ve observed from this location many times over the last decade, but always arrived after dark. What an interesting and easy course to navigate in broad daylight! I was greeted by Club President Steve Maas and fellow South Plains Astronomy Club member Richard Craig. Both of these gentlemen had brought their Maks, 5” and 4” respectively. They were both finishing their setup, but I had many things to unload and configure, not a complicated process, but a lot of back and forth for me that I’m used to. As I was getting things out, Richard called Steve to observe the setting sun thru his 4” Mak-with-solar-filter. After hearing Steve comments of the view, I had to take a look. This was Lawrence of Arabia’s sunrise scene in reverse, only better. The glorious, shimmering heat-soaked waves of the sun’s globe through the scope were mesmerizing, as Sol, half submerged in the hard, unmoving horizon of a West Texas mesquite tree and surrounding scrub, slowly sank further and further into terra firma. Lucky Richard got to see this whole process to completion, but even a glimpse of this magnificence already rendered the trip worthy. My scope set up, I was in the process of aligning my finderscopes, an Orion 9x50 RA and Rigel, when Ken Baake showed up in his Kia, preceded about 3 minutes earlier by the first batch of students. They arrived in several cars, and numbered something like 12-odd, I suppose, when everyone was there. Dr. Baake showed up around 9:15, which was after the sunset, but still only with a couple of the brightest stars shyly breaking through the light blue dusk skies. The winds would render our views of anything below about 40-degrees off the horizon muddy, and very hard to resolve. This was unfortunate, but that still left most of the heavenly dome rich and full of beautiful targets A bad thing about these kinds of large group observations, one doesn’t get to look through your buddies’ scopes. The worst example of this was during the second Transit of Venus. In 2004, I’d flown East to catch the first of the 8-year separated pair of transits, and on the observatory roof of Charleston College caught the glorious transit through an h-Alpha filtered telescope. Such a sight! In 2012 here in Lubbock, as part of the “show”, although Tom Heisey had one such setup in front of the TTU Museum, the huge crowds and groups prevented me from being able to get away from my scope to even take a look, so I didn’t get to see the second transit in h-Alpha here in Lubbock, something I did as a spectator in Charleston. Oh well. I hope the views through Robb and Brian’s scopes were as great as mine through my 8” Medium Gun. I did get to see edge on spiral M108 and planetary nebula M97 in the same field in Brian’s 12” dob. Great view! But sadly the only one I was able to sneak over and take a gander at. And my views weren’t altogether great. As mentioned before, things below about 40-degrees from the horizon weren’t necessarily so great. But things above that … I aligned my finderscopes on Arcturus, then went off, at very low power, to show folks that Mars was, in fact, a globe. Not much detail on that globe at 36.29 power, but a globe just the same, and not a star as it appears naked eye. I had my 2” 28mm 68° wide field eyepiece in the scope to start things off, and used it much of the time for the evening. Iota Cancri was easily split, and the Beehive, easily visible naked eye at MWR, was resolved to myriad stellar geometric patterns of triangles, rectangles, trapeziums and the like. I heard Steve showing off Albireo to people, certainly more colorful than Iota Cancri. At such low power, I had trouble believing I’d found the rather dim M67, but later, looking at other images off the internet, I believe I did catch it. There’s some speculation that perhaps the Sun came from M67, given it is one of the older open clusters, and the age of the stars is only slightly less than the Sun. A lot of the latest models exclude this possibility, but still, it’s nice to see a cluster that, if not the Sun’s birthplace, clearly a model for what might have been Apollo’s original crib. M81 and M82, the interacting pair of galaxies in Ursa Major, were a hit in my scope, which easily framed the distinctive pair. These are believed to have had a collision, due to the streamers of dust, gas and stars betwixt them, as well as the ruptured core of the cigar-shaped M82. Ken Baake had asked me about the distance, and I was unsure, but can now relate they lie about 11.8 million light years away from us: the light we were seeing more than twice as old as our earliest australopithecine ancestors. My proudest moment, however, came with M101, the open face spiral galaxy in Ursa Major forming the “top” of a triangle between Alkaid and Alcor in the Dipper’s handle. This is a very sensitive target, and getting any spiral apparition out of the Pinwheel Galaxy usually requires at least a 10” scope under good conditions. As noted the conditions were far from pristine below about 40-degrees, but above that, as M101 now was, well, the view through my 8” dob demonstrated just how nice they were. Spiral arms faintly flowing off the center, M101 put every millimeter of my 203mm scope to use, and to wonderful effect. At 21 million light years, M101 is almost twice the distance as M81/82. But if M101 demonstrated what my scope could do, sadly, Omega Centauri, very low to the horizon, did not. I had bragged on it so, and have seen it before under better conditions clear and beautiful at the Emma Cemetery east of Lubbock in Crosby County. But it was just a blob here through the dust bedeviled skies that evening at MWR. I countered that rather lackluster globular performance with M13 in Hercules, and much higher in the sky. This was through my 16mm Nagler T5 at 78.15 power, and was that better, to many folks’ eye, mine included! Night 'n day. M104, the Sombrero, was higher, but still not as spectacular as I’ve seen it before, and no doubt due to that 40-degree business. But the most disappointing target of the evening for me was the Double Double in Lyra, which appeared high enough, at about 33-degrees off the horizon, but still too low to be able to make the pairs split, no matter the power I employed. Muddy skies below about 40-degrees, and that was the way it was, folks. Of course, M57, the Ring Nebula, wasn’t as affected, and looked quite nice at 78 power. At 23:40 Luna began rising through thick eastern clouds, and the students who were left began leaving, even as we started to tear down our equipment and pack up. It was a good evening under the West Texas heavens, as Robb and I drove our cars back to our warm homes in Lubbock after the cool evening spring air of the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge. We’ll be back under the glorious West Texas skies again, hopefully with a little less dust from the preceeding afternoon. Observation Report — Gott Observatory, Sunday night, March 24th, 2019 Attendees & optics: Darien Perla 8" SCT imaging system Darien's friend Tom Heisey Big binoculars Mark Smith 10" F/5.6 dobsonian Richard Craig Mak 102 Wade Estepp binoculars Gary Leiker Celestron Edge 8 SCT Scott Harris NexStar 8SE Steve Maas 5" Meade Maksutov + binoculars Your Humble Narrator WO 110mm ED with EQ-3 alt-az mount I arrived late, even by my standards. I had many family obligations that kept me busy late, but by 22:30 or so, I rolled in to the Gott and did my best to set up as quickly as possible. Unfortunately for me, the EQ-3 alt-az mount I have fashioned, with its metric bolt and two counterweights, is heavy as sin, and took a bit of huffing and puffing, grunting and general pain to establish on the far concrete pad, the main pad pretty busy with everyone's gear. I was glad to see that, actually. It's always good when there's a lot of people and equipment set up. In fact, I didn't see Richard by his Mak, and he might not have bothered to set it up, but we had plenty of scopes on the pads, so views were readily available. I can only report on the things I saw, but I did overhear others talking of various items in their eyepieces, so without further ado . . . I recalled Tom Heisey discussing M78 and Barnard's Loop with Mark Smith as I set up. Later Tom caught M81/82. Don't recall him saying anything about NGC 3077, but perhaps he got that one, too. Darien was busy imaging NGC 2903 in Leo for a good portion of the night when I was there. I know Mark Smith put Mars in the eyepiece, even though it was low in the west. This is just what I heard about. There were certainly other targets others put in their scopes, but I was too busy finding or setting up or otherwise too preoccupied to commit to memory the astral adventures others murmured of. I set up my finderscopes (Baader Sky Surfer III and Orion 7x30mm RA) to Cor Coroli. The color variation was apparent, but not outstanding because I started the evening with my 2" ES 28mm 68°, which produces a mere 23.57 power view. Now it's got 2.88° true field of view, so not half bad, but puny on magnification. But that's a good power to find things with, and since I was in the neighborhood, I put M51/NGC 5195 into the eyepiece. Well, I've seen it better, but again, a nice widefield view on a hazy night. Being in the neighborhood, I next put the huge, faint face-on spiral M101 into the refractor. It was mostly a blob, but Mark, who was having trouble finding it, kindly allowed me to loan him my Meade 25mm HD 60 and navigate his beast to the beautiful galaxy's shores. It was more substantial in his 10", for sure! I've seen it much better in darker, more transparent skies, but still pretty nice in Mark's big light bucket. Both Mark and I tend to look too "low" for M101, not realizing how "high" the triangle-top M101 is to the base of Alkaid and Alcor in the Dipper's handle. Before leaving Ursa Major, I successfully put my refractor on the M97/M108 pair. I framed the Double Cluster (NGC's 869 & 884), then M45, the Pleiades. Steve urged me on to M44, the Beehive, and there she was, a geometric jumble of stars. Moving back to Taurus, I picked up M1, which was an uninspiring fuzz ball. I ventured further south to try and find Gary's "discovery" of NGC 2362 in Canis Major — a pretty little set of white stars dominated by Tau Canis Majoris, finally putting 1.25" eyepieces in my scope. From there it was a very short walk over to h3945, the Winter Albireo – large orange-ish primary with a small blue secondary, remarkable. By this time Wade and Steve had called it a night. It was getting a little colder, as the hours climbed to the end of Sunday toward Monday. I had taken off Monday morning, so wasn't as concerned as others, I suppose, about the late hour, but cold asks its own price. I was well dressed for a cold night, and it served me well, especially later. I moved on to the lovely quartet of M35-38, in a line from the Geminid Castor's foot into Auriga the Charioteer. They're interesting for many reasons, but one very nice thing is that they're both in order and out of order. M35 is the first, followed by M37, M36, and finally M38, so it starts and ends where it should, but is mixed up in the middle, kind of like me I suppose. My wife feels that way. M35, 2,800 light years away, is, in our earthly perspective on 3-D outer space, closely bordered by NGC 2158, an open cluster some 11,000-plus light years distant. The absolute gem of the series, and certainly a candidate for "most beautiful open cluster in the northern skies", is M37, a glittering array of white loyal thanes surrounding their bright Orange Chieftain. At some 4,500 light years, M37 delights my eye every time I get to behold its heavenly glory. M36, next in line, is referred to by astronomer friend Jerry Hatfield as the Zia Cluster, because it somewhat mimics the Zia pattern on the New Mexican flag. And the end of our quartet is the "Starfish Cluster" M38. At 3480 light years, M38 is, like M35 at the beginning, also "haunted" by a distant open cluster "ghost" NGC 1907. NGC 1907 is from 4,200 to 5,900 light years away, so not the same distances of M35 and NGC 2158. M38 & NGC 1907 are much closer in outer space (but not very close at 720 light years apart using the most optimistic figures possible). Ironically, from our earthly perspective, M38 is a bit farther from NGC 1907 in terms of arc seconds in our skies compared to the Geminid cluster pair. I tried to pick out some details with higher power on M42, which had sunk low to the horizon, but the stars of the Trapezium flickered rather wildly even in my 16mm T5, so trying to get the E and F stars was not an option this evening. Gary and Scott broke their scopes down, and only Richard was still there by the time I put Castor in the eyepiece for a close split, only fitting after all the fiddling with his left foot down below. Clouds had come and gone, but the wind had picked up. It was time to head home. As I turned off the Observatory road onto the Hardy-Ramanujan Number county highway, the large, waning gibbous almost-Last-Quarter Moon bathed me in an enthusiastic white amidst the darkness, greeting me from the East like a puppy dog's wagging tail. Observation Report — Saturday night, February 23rd, 2019 Steve Maas 5" Maksutov Scott Harris Zhumell 8" dob Gary Leiker Orion 12” dobsonian Humble Narrator SkyWatcher 6” dobsonian I arrived about 21:15, with the “Guthrie boys” already observing. I was much more prepared for the cold weather this evening than last time I’d come out. Last time I somehow forgot my deep respect of the winter learned the hard way through five in Iowa immediately proceeding my moving to Lubbock, but being lazy about astronomy, and too Texas-centric in my demeanor got the best of me. This time, having been reminded Lubbock winters, especially those out in the country, can bite pretty well, I was in layers with my full-length down coat. My feet still got so cold they felt they were burning by the end of the night, but at least my wool socks kept them as warm as possible for the two plus hours I was able to get in. I foolishly forgot my Orion magnetic one-pound counter-weight, so had to forego my optical finder, making do with the simple Baader Sky Surfer III Red Dot finder. That wouldn’t turn out to be such a big mistake this evening due to upper atmospheric turbulence preventing us from using high power. With low power the best choice for most of our evening, the red dot plus a two inch eyepiece did rather nicely. I aligned the red-dot to the central FOV of my eyepiece via a streetlight along the horizon, then fine-tuned it on Mars. Didn’t bother to spend any time on Mars, small orange orb that it was in my Explore Scientific 28mm 68°, yielding 43X and a 1.59° field, but proceeded immediately to the Andromeda complex low in the west, M31, M32 and M110. For some reason, I didn’t attempt to split beautiful Almach right there beside them, overlooking it — duh. But there were plenty of targets, so I went for Eta Cassiopeiae, an easy split, visible even in the ES 28mm 68°. Looked a little better in my 16mm Nagler T5, but not bad in the ES 2-incher, if a little tight. Steve made a nice split of it with my Meade 25mm HD-60 in his Mak. While I fruitlessly searched for Mirach’s ghost, too low for me to find with a mere 6” scope, Gary had the Leo triplet in his 12” dob, and that was a nice sight, even if the flat top NGC 3628 was dimmer than it should be in a 12”. That would change later as it rose in the sky, but now with it still low in the east, and after our 60mph winds on Saturday, a bit murky at that location yet in the sky. The 60mph winds were SO bad, that the first four-way stop sign one comes to rather quickly after the curve up Frankford just north of the railroad tracks & 84 was bent, and barely looked like the traffic proceeding from the south needed to stop at all, bent so strongly toward the east after the day’s blast. Despite this, and even though I brought out my 6” dob for the added stability a dobsonian makes in any kind of wind, we literally had almost no wind the entire night. A small breeze here and there, but a refractor on a light-weight mount would have fared well enough. With Scott bringing out his 8” dob, I’d wished I’d brought out a wide field refractor, but I honestly didn’t think a refractor would be worth a hoot in the wind. Ha! I hunted down M33 in Triangulum, with the results one might expect low in the muck with a mere 6”. Scott and Gary went after M81/M82 and NGC 3077. Their views were wonderful! The turbulence in the upper atmosphere might be disturbing our high powered views, but the photons that flooded into our eyepieces at low powers rendered the galaxies quite nicely! Gary got the detailed view, and Scott managed a nice, wider angle view. I thought I had an advantage with my GSO 42mm SuperView eyepiece, yielding a true 2° field of view, but Scott had his Pan 35mm in his Z8 and man did that thing have some true field of view! The 1.93° that thing splashed into the eyepiece delivered all 200mm of the primary for a very, very nice 35X view. The Double Cluster, NGC 869 & NGC 884, were very nice in my SW 6” dob at 28X in my GSO, but Scott’s Z8 with Pan 35 stole the show. He got the best view out of that target, for sure. And the exact same scenario got repeated at M45, the Pleiades. The ES 28mm 68° did a nice alternative, at 1.59°, but the Pan 35 and the Z8 were just that much better on these targets. Hats off to Scott! We went after M1 and that was a nice experience. Gary’s big 12” dob put up as good a view of the Crab Nebula as I’ve seen at the Gott. There were hints of filaments in the Crab’s shell, not as dramatic as I’ve seen in 10” scopes out at Emma, but beginning to approach them, and quite a feat when one considers the considerably more light polluted skies at the Gott compared to Emma. We looked at M42, and it was here we established, once and for all, that the upper atmospheric turbulence was too much for high power, as we tried in vain to find E and F in the Trapezoid of M42. Not a big feat on a clear night for such scopes, even my 6”, but with the amount of turbulence encountered on Saturday night the 23rd, nigh impossible. Oh well, the nebulous filaments spread out in glorious trails in Gary’s 12”. This scope is made for those kinds of views, and Gary came through with the money shot on M42. Next we dug up the globular M79 in Lupus. A nice globular, but a bit difficult to get more details due to our lack of high power, its southerly location, and within the outer reaches of the Lubbock light dome out at the Gott. It was a nice blob, though. We split the Winter Albireo, Hershel 3945, and what a beautiful pair it is, orange and light blue. Around this time, Steve had packed up his scope and had had enough of the cold. He’d arrived first, and I understood only too well by the time he left why he might want to leave, as the cold was beginning to bite Gary and me plenty. But since we were on the Winter Albireo and Steve was leaving, he gave us the news – the real Albireo, Beta Cygni, has proven to be an optical binary only, and NOT a true gravitational binary. According to GAIA, the European Space Agency’s sky-mapping spacecraft currently doing painstaking measurements of astronomical objects the heavens over, the two stars are some 60 light years apart, and not moving in the same exact directions, and so are merely an optical double, and not a gravitationally bound binary pair. Read about it here. Read it and weep? Well, it’s kind of tough-love astronomy news, to be sure, but there’s always been a lot of debate on the issue, and now it appears over, and with a scientific ending. C’est la vie, et vive la science! While Gary was looking for h3945, well, he found sumpin’ else – NGC 2362. This is an open cluster not far off the top of the Canis Major’s hind star Wezen. Tau Canis Majoris is the primary star in this cluster, and it kind of looks like a “white” version of M37. It really doesn’t look a whole lot like M37, but it is genuinely beautiful. It’s near the size of the Pleiades Cluster, M45, but about 10 times farther away. 8 light years across, like the Pleiades, but instead of 445-odd light years away for M45, the Canis Major open cluster is a whopping 4,500 light years distant. It is so lovely that the late Patrick Moore included it in his list as Caldwell 64. It’s covered in Turn Left at Orion on ppg 66 & 67, and the coordinates are RA 07h 18.6m, Dec -24° 59’. Tau Canis Majoris dominates, surrounded by a glistening host. I put M51 and NGC 5195, the Whirlpool Galaxy and its satellite, in the eyepiece and that set off an Ursa Major celestial rush the likes of which ain’t been since since Californie in ’49. Besides that couple, we picked up the M108/M97 pair, a mostly edge-on galaxy and round planetary nebula, respectively, on the other side of the Big Dipper, just off Merak. Followed this up with M109 just outside the other side of the bowl, near Phecda. We dug out M106 at something around Phecda and Chi Ursae Majoris and out between them a little toward Alkaid, if that makes any sense. Scott spotted the light dome in the east announcing the impending waning gibbous moon. Gary finished the evening up on the Leo Triplet, M65-M66-NGC 3628. This time they were closer to zenith, and were a nice site in Gary’s 12”, NGC 3628 much more apparent than before. I nabbed open cluster M35 accompanied by the ghostly NGC 2158 in western Gemini to finish off the night, the moon cresting the horizon and ending our dark sky adventure. In emails from Mark Monk, I learned he came out earlier, around 6:30 or so. He left when no one else showed up. We waited till later given the dust and wind earlier, and wanted to avoid that as much as possible. Too bad but we will do this again. Also, I got an email from Robb Chapmann who went out to Emma. He said the final road to the cemetery had been plowed up and was extremely rough and difficult to drive over. I suppose it might be time to talk to the Crosby County sheriff again. A nice night under the stars, and the frost that covered parts of my telescope was a testament to the cold and our determination to enjoy the heavens anyway. My toes in particular, and feet generally, were in pain, but it had been worth it. By the time I made it to the Loop at 4th Street, my feet were fine. 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__label__cc	0.564915	0.435085	Home > services > GioLandPublic > ESM2012_Rel2017_WM (MapServer) Help \| API Reference GioLandPublic/ESM2012_Rel2017_WM (MapServer) Service Description: The European Settlement Map 2017 (ESM2p5m) is the latest release of the European Settlement Map (ESM) produced in the frame of the URBA project (WPK 1193). The ESM products have been financed by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and exploit the Copernicus core 003 dataset made of satellite images SPOT5 and SPOT6 ranging from 2010 to 2013. The first ESM product was released in July 2014, followed by peer-revived publication of a built-up layer with an unprecedented detailed resolution and a gap free European wall-to-wall coverage. Two years later (in 2016), the ESM2016 was released. The built-up accuracy improved through a benchmarking process with population data (GEOSTAT 2011 v2), ensuring as much as possible consistency between residential population and built-up. The 2017 ESM release is a new step ahead, with an augmented detail and higher resolution (2.5m), which includes 11 new classes in addition to built-up. The new ESM2p5m classes complement the built-up landscape with new variables such as green, water, streets, and railways organized in two macro groups: in the built-up area and out of the built-up area. The ESM2p5m offers new opportunities in Earth observation related research. The 2.5m resolution allows studying urbanisation and related features across Europe in urban and rural areas, from continental to country perspective, from regional to local, until single blocks. The report describes ESM2p5m’s features and presents the results of the validation process. Map Name: ESM2p5m_WM ESM2012_WM (0) Copyright Text: JRC, EEA XMin: -7164601.782953283 YMax: 1.2108313625E7 XMin: -3641877.5 YMin: 3113412.5 XMax: 5108900 YMax: 11679985 Title: ESM2012_Rel2017_WM Comments: The European Settlement Map 2017 (ESM2p5m) is the latest release of the European Settlement Map (ESM) produced in the frame of the URBA project (WPK 1193). The ESM products have been financed by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and exploit the Copernicus core 003 dataset made of satellite images SPOT5 and SPOT6 ranging from 2010 to 2013. The first ESM product was released in July 2014, followed by peer-revived publication of a built-up layer with an unprecedented detailed resolution and a gap free European wall-to-wall coverage. Two years later (in 2016), the ESM2016 was released. The built-up accuracy improved through a benchmarking process with population data (GEOSTAT 2011 v2), ensuring as much as possible consistency between residential population and built-up. The 2017 ESM release is a new step ahead, with an augmented detail and higher resolution (2.5m), which includes 11 new classes in addition to built-up. The new ESM2p5m classes complement the built-up landscape with new variables such as green, water, streets, and railways organized in two macro groups: in the built-up area and out of the built-up area. The ESM2p5m offers new opportunities in Earth observation related research. The 2.5m resolution allows studying urbanisation and related features across Europe in urban and rural areas, from continental to country perspective, from regional to local, until single blocks. The report describes ESM2p5m’s features and presents the results of the validation process. Subject: The European Settlement Map is a spatial raster dataset that is mapping human settlements in Europe based on SPOT5 and SPOT6 satellite imagery. Keywords: Copernicus,Land,Pan-European,GHSL,ESM,Settlement,EUGHSL,2012,2017	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3321
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Genetic and Environmental Influences on Language Ability in Older Adults: Findings from the Older Australian Twins Study. Behavior Genetics, Vol. 48, Issue. 3, p. 187. Download full list Psychological Medicine, Volume 42, Issue 11 November 2012 , pp. 2445-2452 M. Roca (a1) (a2) (a3), F. Manes (a1) (a2), A. Chade (a1) (a2), E. Gleichgerrcht (a1), O. Gershanik (a2), G. G. Arévalo (a1) (a2), T. Torralva (a1) (a2) and J. Duncan (a4) 1 Institute of Cognitive Neurology (INECO), Buenos Aires, Argentina 2 Laboratory of Neuroscience, Universidad Diego Portales, Chile 3 Institute of Neurosciences Favaloro University, Buenos Aires, Argentina 4 MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, UK Copyright: © Cambridge University Press 2012 The online version of this article is published within an Open Access environment subject to the conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike licence <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/>. The written permission of Cambridge University Press must be obtained for commercial re-use. The online version of this article is published within an Open Access environment subject to the conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike licence . The written permission of Cambridge University Press must be obtained for commercial re-use. Fig. 1. Scatterplots relating performance in (a) the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) and (b) Verbal Fluency to Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices (RCPM) for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) (circles) and controls (crosses). Regression lines (broken for PD and solid for controls) reflect the average within-group association of the two variables, as determined by ANCOVA, constrained to have the same slope across groups. Fig. 2. Scatterplots relating performance in (a) Hotel, (b) Faux Pas and (c) Mind in the Eyes to Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices (RCPM) for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) (circles) and controls (crosses). Regression lines (broken for PD and solid for controls) reflect the average within-group association of the two variables, as determined by ANCOVA, constrained to have the same slope across groups. We recently demonstrated that decline in fluid intelligence is a substantial contributor to frontal deficits. For some classical ‘executive’ tasks, such as the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) and Verbal Fluency, frontal deficits were entirely explained by fluid intelligence. However, on a second set of frontal tasks, deficits remained even after statistically controlling for this factor. These tasks included tests of theory of mind and multitasking. As frontal dysfunction is the most frequent cognitive deficit observed in early Parkinson's disease (PD), the present study aimed to determine the role of fluid intelligence in such deficits. We assessed patients with PD (n=32) and control subjects (n=22) with the aforementioned frontal tests and with a test of fluid intelligence. Group performance was compared and fluid intelligence was introduced as a covariate to determine its role in frontal deficits shown by PD patients. In line with our previous results, scores on the WCST and Verbal Fluency were closely linked to fluid intelligence. Significant patient–control differences were eliminated or at least substantially reduced once fluid intelligence was introduced as a covariate. However, for tasks of theory of mind and multitasking, deficits remained even after fluid intelligence was statistically controlled. The present results suggest that clinical assessment of neuropsychological deficits in PD should include tests of fluid intelligence, together with one or more specific tasks that allow for the assessment of residual frontal deficits associated with theory of mind and multitasking. In 1904, Charles Spearman proposed the existence of a general factor that contributes to all cognitive activities (Spearman 1904, 1927). Spearman's general factor (g) was proposed to explain one of the strongest findings in the study of human intelligence – the universal positive correlations typically found between different cognitive tests. The best measures of g are generally tests of so-called fluid intelligence, involving novel problem-solving (Carroll, 1993). The cognitive functions reflected in g are still under active study. Positive g correlations for all manner of cognitive tasks, including tests of working memory, especially working memory for novel task rules (Duncan et al., in press), tests of processing speed (e.g. Nettelbeck, 1987), and many more, suggest that g reflects cognitive functions of importance in any form of organized behavior. Obvious candidates are the broad organizational functions of the frontal lobe, and indeed, performance in fluid intelligence tests is impaired after frontal lobe lesions, in particular lesions in lateral and dorsomedial frontal regions (Duncan et al. 1995; Woolgar et al. 2010). Similar regions are active in functional imaging studies of fluid intelligence test performance (Prabhakaran et al. 1997; Esposito et al. 1999; Duncan et al. 2000; Bishop et al. 2008). Many clinical and experimental tests are known to be sensitive to frontal impairment, even if they are also known to recruit other cognitive functions and brain areas. The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) and Verbal Fluency, for example, are often used to measure frontal ‘executive’ impairment, even though both certainly also involve a variety of posterior cortical functions. Recent attention has also been given to tests of multitasking (e.g. Manly et al. 2002) and theory of mind (e.g. Stone et al. 1998), although again, it is likely that individual tests have contributions from both frontal and posterior functions. The importance of the frontal lobe in fluid intelligence and in a diversity of specific cognitive tests raises the question of how much a loss of fluid intelligence contributes to other frontal deficits. In a recent study (Roca et al. 2010a ), we showed that, in a group of patients with frontal lesions, fluid intelligence (g) was a substantial contributor to many frontal deficits. For some classical ‘executive’ tasks, such as the WCST and Verbal Fluency, frontal deficits were entirely explained by individual scores of g. Once fluid intelligence was partialled out, there was no remaining difference between patients and normal controls. However, on a second set of frontal tasks, performance deficits remained even after fluid intelligence was statistically controlled. Such tasks were associated particularly with anterior frontal damage [Brodmann area (BA) 10] and included tests of theory of mind (Faux Pas) and multitasking (Hotel Task), among others. Although Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by its motor symptoms, it is now widely accepted that cognitive changes can also be present, even during the early stages of the disease. Most frequently, cognitive deficits exhibited by PD patients resemble those produced after frontal-lobe damage, with particular difficulties on executive functioning (Foltynie et al. 2004; Lewis et al. 2005; Muslimovic et al. 2005; Williams-Gray et al. 2007), theory of mind (Saltzman et al. 2000; Mengelberg & Siegert, 2003; Mimura et al. 2006; Perón et al. 2009; Bodden et al. 2010; Roca et al. 2010b ) and multitasking (Perfetti et al. 2010). Fluid intelligence loss has also been described in PD, most commonly as measured by Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices (RCPM; Pillon et al. 1995; Bostantjopoulou et al. 2001; Basić et al. 2004; Nagano-Saito et al. 2005). In PD patients, performance in RCPM has been shown to correlate positively with gray matter density within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (Nagano-Saito et al. 2005). Although both frontal deficits and fluid intelligence loss have been described in PD, to our knowledge no previous study has investigated the role of fluid intelligence in frontal deficits associated with this disease. To achieve this objective, we assessed a group of patients with PD using tasks sensitive to frontal dysfunction and with the RCPM as a test of fluid intelligence. In addition to comparing PD patients with a group of controls, we investigated how far frontal deficits in PD were explained by fluid intelligence loss. Thirty-two patients who met the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank criteria, between Hoehn and Yahr stages I–III (Hoehn & Yahr, 1967), were recruited from the INECO Data Base in Buenos Aires, Argentina and from the Movement Disorders Clinic at the Institute of Neuroscience of the Favaloro Foundation. Mean (±s.d.) age for the patient population was 62.25 (±10.23) years. Information on disease history and drug therapy was obtained by neurologists specialized in studying PD (A.C., G.G.A., O.G.). Patients with different neurological diagnoses or presenting radiological structural brain abnormalities compatible with diagnoses other than PD were excluded from this study. Patients who scored under 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (Folstein et al. 1975) were also excluded to ensure a good level of overall cognitive functioning. Of the patients selected, 15 were under pharmacological treatment with either levodopa or a dopamine agonist with a mean levodopa equivalent daily dose of 318.56 (±268.48) mg. Among those patients, assessment was conducted during the ‘on’ state of the medication. Seventeen of the patients were not taking any medication for their motor symptoms. Performance between medicated and non-medicated patients was compared to ensure that the results were not influenced by medication intake. For cases in which significant differences between medicated and non-medicated patients were found, the levodopa equivalent daily dose (mg) was introduced as a covariable in subsequent analysis. Permission for the study was initially obtained from the local research ethics committee and all participants gave their signed informed consent prior to inclusion. The subjects' consent was obtained according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Healthy control volunteers (n=22) were recruited through word of mouth and were matched to patients, taking into account the mean and range of age and level of education. Controls were recruited from the same geographical area as patients. Participants were included in the control group if they reported no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders, including traumatic brain injury or substance abuse. Clinical and demographical data for all participants are shown in Table 1. Table 1. Clinical and demographical data PD, Parkinson's disease; WAT-BA, Word Accentuation Test – Buenos Aires; s.d., standard deviation. All participants were initially assessed using a complete neuropsychological battery that included cognitive screening tests, tests of language, memory, praxis, attention and executive functions and pre-morbid IQ. Experimental tests were administered during a second session of assessment, including both theory of mind and multitasking tasks. To estimate pre-morbid intelligence we used the WAT-BA (Burin et al. 2000). This test, similar to the National Adult Reading Test (Nelson & Willison, 1991), measures ability to read 44 irregularly stressed Spanish words. The score was the number of words stressed correctly. To assess fluid intelligence, we used the RCPM (Raven, 1995), which is a multiple-choice test of novel problem-solving comprising 36 items. In each test item, the subject is asked to identify the missing item that completes a certain pattern. The test is organized in three sets of 12 items ranging in complexity (series A, Ab and B). The score was the total number of items solved correctly. For the WCST, we used Nelson's modified version of the standard procedure. Cards varying on three basic features (color, shape and number of items) must be sorted according to each feature in turn. The participants' first sorting choice becomes the correct feature, and once a criterion of six consecutive correct sorts is achieved, the subject is told that the rules have changed, and cards must be sorted according to a new feature. After all three features have been used as sorting criteria, subjects must cycle through them again in the same order as they did before. Each time the feature is changed, the next must be discovered by trial and error. The score was the total number of categories achieved. Data were available for 31/32 patients. In verbal fluency tasks, the subject generates as many items as possible from a given category in a specific period of time. We used the standard Argentinean phonemic version (Butman et al. 2000), asking subjects to generate words beginning with the letter P in a 1-min block. The score was the total number of correct words generated. The task comprised five primary activities related to running a hotel. Individual activities are described in more detail elsewhere (Torralva et al. 2009; Roca et al. 2010a ). Subjects were told to execute at least some of all five activities during a 15-min period, so that, at the end of this period, they would be able to give an estimate of how long each would take to complete. It was explained that the time available was not enough to complete any of the tasks; the goal, instead, was to ensure that every task was attempted. Subjects were also asked to remember to open and close the hotel garage doors at particular times (open at 6 min, close at 12 min), using an electronic button. The score was time allocation: for each primary task we assumed an optimal allocation of 3 min, and measured the summed total deviation (in seconds) from this optimum. Total deviation was given a negative sign, so that high scores meant better performance. Data were available for 29/32 patients. On each trial of this test, the subject was read a short, one-paragraph story. To reduce working memory load, a written version of the story was also placed in front of the subject. In 10 stories, there was a faux pas, involving one person unintentionally saying something hurtful or insulting to another. In the remaining 10 stories, there was no faux pas. After each story, the subject was asked whether something inappropriate was said and, if so, why it was inappropriate. If the answer was incorrect, an additional memory question was asked to check that basic facts of the story were retained; if they were not, the story was re-examined and all questions repeated. The score was 1 point for each faux pas identified correctly, or non-faux pas rejected correctly. Data were available for 31/32 patients. This task consisted of 17 photographs of the eye region of different human faces. Participants were required to make a two-alternative forced choice that best described what the person was thinking or feeling (e.g. worried–calm). The score was the total number correct. Data were available for 31/32 patients. The results are shown in Table 2. For all cognitive tasks, two-tailed t tests were used to compare patients and controls. As expected, the PD group was significantly impaired on all tests, including the RCPM [t(52)=−2.40, p=0.02], the classical executive tests [WCST: t(51)=−2.45, p<0.01; Verbal Fluency: t(52)=−2.78, p<0.01] and the tests of multitasking and theory of mind [Hotel: t(49)=−2.97, p<0.01; Mind in the Eyes: t(51)=−2.83, p<0.01; Faux Pas: t(51)=−2.35, p=0.02]. No significant differences were found between medicated and non-medicated patients on any of the aforementioned variables, except for the Faux Pas, on which medicated patients performed more poorly than non-medicated patients [t(29)=−2.46, p=0.02]. However, significant differences between patients and controls persisted after the levodopa equivalent daily dose (mg) was introduced as a covariable (p=0.03), suggesting that group differences were not related to medication intake. Table 2. Patient and control scores, average within-group correlation with Raven Colored Progressive Matrices (RCPM), and significance of group differences for each task WCST, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test; s.d., standard deviation. a Total number of words generated. b Deviation from optimum time per task. Scatterplots relating RCPM to the two classical frontal tests are shown in Fig. 1, revealing that higher scores in the RCPM were strongly associated with better performance on both the WCST and Verbal Fluency. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare patients and controls, adjusting for the difference in RCPM; regression lines in Fig. 1 come from this ANCOVA model, reflecting the average within-group association of the two variables and constrained to have the same slope across groups. As calculated from the corresponding variance terms of the ANCOVA, average within-group correlations with RCPM were 0.70 for WCST and 0.43 for Verbal Fluency. The scatterplots suggest that, at least for the WCST, PD deficits were largely or entirely explained by fluid intelligence. The group effect was to shift the RCPM distribution downward, leaving its relationship to executive task performance largely unchanged. In line with this conclusion, for the WCST, the difference between patients and controls was far from significant once RCPM was introduce as a covariate (Table 2, p=0.34). For Verbal Fluency, ANCOVA showed a remaining but non-significant trend for a group difference (p=0.07). Scatterplots relating RCPM to the other frontal tests are shown in Fig. 2. For the Hotel Task, the results were somewhat similar to those observed in Verbal Fluency, with an average within-group correlation of 0.47. However, using ANCOVA to remove the influence of RCPM, the comparison between groups remained significant (Table 2, p<0.04). On the theory-of-mind tasks, the scores were barely related to RCPM, with average within-group correlations of 0.14 for Faux Pas and 0.11 for Mind in the Eyes. Using ANCOVA to remove the influence of RCPM, significant group differences for Mind in the Eyes persisted (Table 2, p<0.02), whereas for Faux Pas, the difference now fell just short of significance (p=0.06). In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of fluid intelligence in different frontal deficits shown in a group of patients with PD. In line with previous studies (Pillon et al. 1995; Bostantjopoulou et al. 2001; Basić et al. 2004; Nagano-Saito et al. 2005), we found a loss of fluid intelligence in PD patients relative to control subjects. In the present study, this was found even in the absence of significant differences between the groups on pre-morbid IQ. We then asked what other cognitive deficits remained after statistical control for this fluid intelligence deficit. For the classical executive tasks, WCST and Verbal Fluency, deficits in PD patients were no longer present once g was introduced as a covariate. However, for other tasks, including multitasking and theory-of-mind tests, performance deficits remained once fluid intelligence was partialled out. These results are largely compatible with data from patients with focal frontal lesions. In a recent study (Roca et al. 2010a ) we showed that for the WCST and Verbal Fluency deficits of frontal patients were entirely explained by their fluid intelligence loss. The present study extends those results to patients with PD: even if original differences emerged when the PD group was compared with a group of control subjects, such differences became non-significant when fluid intelligence was introduced as a covariate. Our data also replicate previous reports of multitasking and theory-of=mind deficits in patients with PD. PD patients showed deficits in their ability to infer other people's thoughts and feelings (theory of mind) and in their ability to hold in mind a higher-order goal while performing other subgoals (Hotel Task). Unlike the findings for the WCST and Verbal Fluency, performance deficits on the Hotel Task and Mind in the Eyes remained significant even after fluid intelligence was statistically corrected. Again the results resemble those obtained previously in patients with focal frontal lesions (Roca et al. 2010a ). In that study also, we found that deficits in multitasking and theory of mind were not fully explained by fluid intelligence, with some evidence of link to lesions in the anterior frontal cortex (BA 10). In the Roca et al. (2010a ) study, the theory-of-mind test that showed these results was the Faux Pas rather than Mind in the Eyes. In the present data, by contrast, the Faux Pas deficit fell just short of significance once fluid intelligence was controlled. Nevertheless, our findings confirm that deficits on multitasking and theory of mind shown by PD patients cannot be fully explained by their loss of fluid intelligence. Both lesion and neuroimaging studies have previously linked multitasking and theory of mind to the prefrontal cortex. For theory of mind, lesion studies have indicated the particular importance of the orbitofrontal cortex (e.g. Stone et al. 1998; Rowe et al. 2001; Stuss et al. 2001), whereas neuroimaging studies indicate the parallel importance of other regions including the anterior cingulate cortex, the superior temporal sulcus, the temporal poles and the amygdala (Baron-Cohen et al. 1999; Gallagher & Frith, 2003; Frith & Frith, 2006). Multitasking and planning deficits have also been described in patients with frontal cortex damage (e.g. Hebb & Penfield, 1940; Shallice & Burgess, 1991; Goldstein et al. 1993), and the particular importance of the anterior prefrontal cortex has been suggested by both lesion and neuroimaging studies (e.g. Burgess et al. 2007; Gilbert et al. 2007; Dreher et al. 2008; Badre & D'Esposito, 2009;Roca et al. 2011). In PD, the impairment in these functions has been explained by the progressive deterioration of frontostriatal circuits that occurs during the course of the disease (Bodden et al. 2010; Roca et al. 2010b ). Although here we have discriminated two groups of tests, distinguished by whether frontal deficits are entirely explained by fluid intelligence, a more realistic possibility may be a continuum. For the WCST, we found the strongest overlap with fluid intelligence, with the patient–control difference far from significance (p=0.34) once fluid intelligence was controlled. The results are very similar to those we obtained previously for patients with focal lesions (p=0.36). For Verbal Fluency the evidence of overlap was less, with a marginal difference (p=0.07) remaining after fluid intelligence was controlled. Again this resembles our previous results (p=0.07). For multitasking and theory of mind, overlap with fluid intelligence may be weaker, although especially for multitasking, some correlation certainly exists. For some tests, accordingly, fluid intelligence accounts for the major part of frontal deficit, whereas for others, probably with a somewhat different anatomical substrate, it does not. Our data have strong implications for the use and interpretation of executive tests such as the WCST and Verbal Fluency in patients with PD. 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__label__cc	0.682353	0.317647	Home Events Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events: August 1-3 EventsThings To Do Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events: August 1-3 written by CSP Team July 30, 2014 Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum. Britax Car Seat Checks Britax North American Headquarters 4140 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC (704) 409-1695 August 1, 8:00am – 11:30am, Free Summary: Have a certified child passenger safety technician assist you with your car seat installation. Learn the correct way to install your child seat, safety recommendations and answers to any questions you may have. No appointment needed. 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC (704) 866-6900 June 9 – August 10, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $14, includes museum admission Summary: Visit our gemstone mine to find mineral treasures like garnets, topaz, rubies, emeralds, and rose quartz. Participants keep everything that is found! $4 with museum admission. Studio Movie Grill Presents: Kung Fu Panda 2 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 972-1062 August 1, 11:00am, All ages, $2 Summary: Watch Po and his friends battle to stop a would-be conqueror Lord Shen with his powerful new weapon. Symphony Park Movie Series Southpark, Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 364-4411 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:00pm, All ages, Free Summary: Outdoor movies continue… The first four Fridays in the month of August come spend the evening watching a film and enjoying other family friendly activities. August 1: “American Girl: Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight” August 8: “Despicable Me 2” August 15: “The LEGO Movie” August 22: “Frozen” 12 Angry Jurors 307 Armour St., Davidson, NC (704) 892-7953 August 1 – 3, Friday – Saturday 7:00pm; Sunday 2:00pm, All ages, $10 Summary: Davidson Community Players brings to life characters based on the provocative film, Twelve Angry Men, concerning bigotry and justice in America in a bonus youth production. Foodtruck Friday 1613 Camden Road Charlotte, NC August 1, 5:00pm – 9:00pm, All ages, Free Summary: Every Friday night, Charlotte’s favorite food trucks gather on the lot at the corner of Park and Camden in the Historic South End. These aren’t the roach coaches of yesteryear! The nationwide revolution of the food truck industry has hit Charlotte, and we’ve got an ever-growing community of trucks that cater to your every taste. From burgers to tacos to soul food to cupcakes to ice cream and everything in between…there’s something for everyone. Meeting every Friday night since February 2012, Food Truck Fridays have taken the city by storm. Periodically featuring entertainment as well, the crowds have swelled to over 1,000 each week. We’re family and dog-friendly, too! So bring a chair, bring a blanket, BYOB, bring the kids, take the dog…it’s a neighborhood night out in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Most of the trucks accept credit cards as well as cash. Accessible by public transportation…take the light rail to Bland Station. A good time and great food are guaranteed! Outdoor Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence Promenade on Providence Providence Road and Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC May 2 – Sept. 26, see link for schedule, All ages, Free Summary: JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT PROMENADE ON PROVIDENCE FOR OUR LIVE CONCERT SERIES! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We have a fabulous line-up of bands this year and are so excited to share some of our veteran bands and a few new amazing performers! Stay tuned for the line-up – you won’t want to miss a single performance! 301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261 Summary: Step into a world where science is brought to life through interactive exhibits and explosive experiments during daily programs. Connect with the past and visit the future with groundbreaking exhibitions, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films and hands on activities that let you explore more. Plan your visit today. Click on the links below for detailed information on special events, featured exhibitions, featured shows and IMAX. Featured Exhibitions: For information on all exhibitions click here. Featured Shows: For information on all featured shows click here. IMAX: For information on all featured movies and showtimes click here. Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372-6261 Summary: Explore the theme of I CAN at Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville. The children’s museum features developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage imagination and offer the opportunity to build confidence while testing skills by trying new things. The exhibits, themed around a small town, allow children to learn through play. Theme Areas: For a complete description of all nine theme areas click here. Featured Shows: For a complete listing of all featured shows click here. Current and Upcoming Events: For all current and upcoming events click here. Charlotte Nature Museum 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261 Summary: Bring little ones for just an hour or the whole day and experience wildlife through live animal exhibits and interactive education programs. The Museum is easy to navigate with fun surprises around every corner. Kids can roam The Great Hall and visit Beginnings, an area filled with young animals and information on their lifecycles. Featured Exhibitions: For complete details on exhibitions and exhibits click here. Featured Shows: For a complete schedule of show times click here. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte located @ Imaginon 300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800 To see the complete 2013-2014 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has grown to become one of the top theatre and education organizations for young people in the United States. Nationally recognized for the breadth and strength of its programs, the Theatre serves 300,000 children and families a year with technically imaginative productions and wide-ranging education programs for young people. Nothing is more valuable than the time you spend with your family. We are committed to providing your family with unforgettable memories that only live theatre can offer. On stage and in our classrooms, we will inspire wonder and excitement, nurture confidence and ignite imaginations. 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521 Summary: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. As a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CRC relies on public financial support to fulfill our mission. Supporters can release a raptor, adopt a bird, make a charitable donation, purchase a membership or sponsor a capital improvement project. CRC’s environmental education programs reach approximately 40,000 students each year. Our Raptor Trail hosts more than 35,000 visitors a year. Visit our calendar page for event times or just come and enjoy our nicely maintained trails and see all the amazing birds of prey. McCarthy Kids and Preschool Triathlon Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 716-6800 August 2, 7:30am – 9:30am, Ages 3-12, Registration required. Summary: Compete in a 75 yd swim, a 2 mile bike adventure and a .5 mile run. Parents remember no training wheels, children must be able to swim unassisted and helmets are required. All participants are eligible to receive a finishers medal. The Posh Closet Fine Children’s Consignment Sale South Charlotte Banquet Center 9009 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 341-3312 August 2 & 3, see link for times, All ages, Free Summary: Shop this brand-name sale for clothing, accessories and diaper bags. Home Depot Kids Worshop Home Depot Locations, Charlotte, NC August 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Ages 5-12, Free, Registration required Summary: Learn how to build a mini-crate pencil holder. See link for complete information. Share God’s Love Day 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC (704) 401-3263 August 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm, All ages, Free Summary: The Billy Graham Library invites you and your children to a special back-to-school celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. Sharing God’s Love will feature a Scriptural lesson on learning to serve others, fun activities, and music. June 9 – August 10, Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am – 1:30pm, All ages, $4 plus museum admission USNWC River Jam 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte, NC (704) 391-3900 August 2, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free Summary: One of the best nights out for the money. Great music, food and entertainment for the entire family. Davidson Concerts On the Green Davidson’s Village Green Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson, NC May – September (every Sunday), 6:00pm – 8:00pm, All ages, Free Summary: Our Concerts on the Green are a summer family favorite! Concerts take place the first and third Sunday evenings of the month from to 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the town green in front of the Davidson Public Library, at the intersection of Main Street and Concord Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family, comfy chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and to come early to find seats. Make it a date night in Davidson: Visit some of our local restaurants and shops, stroll over to the town green to enjoy some great music, take a pedicab ride around town, and enjoy dessert or a beverage. CSP Team Smarty Giveaway: Our fave Charlotte jewelry designers DIY: Wall Art Presenting the 2016 Mother’s Day Swag 2012 Toy Giveaway #2: My Secret Angel and... Smarty Scoop on Weekend Activities: June 15-17 Fitness Friday: Interview with Flywheel’s Steve Justice Smarty Alert: Welcome summer with ‘Mimi Discovers Sullivan’s... We Saved the Lazy 5 Ranch! Smarty Scoop for Weekend Events: March 10-12 Have you checked out Carowinds’ new Carolina Harbor? 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__label__cc	0.621628	0.378372	EXIT XSORBIT Dubroom Online - February 21 2009 "EXIT XSORBIT" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN) WWW, February 21 2009 - As Xsorbit, the previous host of the Dubroom Messageboards, is now offline for the second week, it becomes more and more obvious that it was a good decision to set up new ones somewhere else. It's a disgrace, though. There was no email warning us for any upcoming demise of the company. Many, many messageboards are off-line. Many, many people are wondering what happened to the boards they used to visit. I don't think I can get more detailed information concerning the allegation we find on the Internet, that the CEO of Xsorbit is on the run for the police because of some mortgage fraud. But the fact that official websites say a man with the same name is on the run, to another country where also another department of Xsorbit is located, does raise eye-browses doesn't it... AUGUSTUS PABLO - CASSAVA PIECE (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW) WWW, February 2009 - Fly away with Augustus Pablo's melodica over this classic, raw, Rockers riddim from the 1970's. No fancy Dub mix, just rough and tough straight from Jamaica to somewhere in the Far East. THE OBAMA YOUTH (BABYLON OBSERVER VIDEO REVIEW) WWW, February 2009 - When Bush does it, it is wrong. When Obama does the very same thing, it is allright or, as some would say: "Ire". Has Babylon managed to recruit a new army? THE OBAMA YOUTH BABYLON OBSERVER VIDEO REVIEW "God Bless Amerika With President Obama", or: "Yes, We Can, The Battle Has Been Won". Just two random quotes from an ever-growing list of Reggae tracks praising the president of the USA, justifying the conclusion that we have a new trend. A better observation, however, would be, that Babylon has recruited a new army to join her legions in creating the New World Order. A recent celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama at Jamaica's Rebel Salute festival had organizer Tony Rebel recorded as saying: "Me no sey him come fe make the world better, but him change how we look pon things." (SOURCE). A very, very dangerous statement obviously. Not because of the factual correctness, because Tony Rebel hits the nail on the head, but because of the fact that, indeed, there's no change but there's a different perception indeed. And Tony Rebel seems to see no problem with it, either. Is this dangerous? Asking the question is answering it. It has already become quite obvious, after the initial election of Barak Obama, that he will do nothing but continuing the politics that his predecessors. Killing people in Pakistan, including children. Giving huge sums of money to eugenics projects in Africa. For example... Another example can be found in Kansas. In this video, which has been taken before Obama was elected, we see a group of youth entering a classroom with military steps and attitude. It turns out, that they are the "Obama Youth Junior Fraternity Regiment". Just like six decades before, in Europe, there was a man who inspired children to gather in "regiments" to basically worship the Leader and have a military approach in everything else as well. Their name does not have to be mentioned in this review. Just press play... Topic(s): Babylon Observer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3326
__label__wiki	0.877798	0.877798	East Liverpool Historical Society Very Early East Liverpool, Ohio From East Liverpool, Ohio. Reflections of 200 Years. by GLENN H. WAIGHT The wooded flatland flanked by hills along the northern shore of the big river was familiar to countless generations of Iroquois, Delaware and other tribes who trekked or paddled to and from hunting sites and battlegrounds. Ohio - "beautiful stream" was the name given by the Iroquois to the vast forest area spreading west from the river. But the 1794 loss to Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne's white soldiers at Fallen Timbers drove the red tribes beyond the region, and cleared the way for more and more settlers. Pennsylvanians and Virginians had been pushing at peril into the Indian lands for decades, but peace now brought a rising tide of families looking for new lives in the rich territories of the infant nation. An Irish immigrant, living at Chartiers Valley south of "Pittsburgh," saw such a fresh start for him, his wife and eight children, and decided to purchase a home site and tract not far from where the survey for the whole Northwest Territory had begun in 1785. Two of his Chartiers neighbors - Robert Boyce and Adam Hickman - had already bought land just to the west. Thomas Fawcett in November 1797 officially acquired nearly 1,100 acres in Sections 23 and 24 along the river from Isaac Craig, another native Irishman who had been a Colonel in the Revolution and had commanded Fort Pitt. For more information on this: Fawcett land deed Fawcett, then 51, paid $2 an acre for the land, and soon moved wife Isabella and the four sons and four daughters to the property which extended from the present West End to near today's Broadway. Trees and brush were cleared for a cabin and fields along Carpenter's Run, and by 1802, the aging Quaker had surveyed and filed a plat for a village he called "St. Clair" after Arthur St. Clair, then Governor of the Northwest Territory. Within a year, the U.S. Congress had created a new state of Ohio, and the freshmen state legislators established Columbiana County from a part of the original Jefferson and Washington Counties. A few more settlers arrived in St. Clair which most people called "Fawcett's Town," and some additional cabins were erected. A river traveler in 1807 recorded "five or six houses and a ferry." More prominent in the district were tiny Wellsville with Steubenville to the south, New Lisbon to the north and crossroads Georgetown upriver. The Fawcetts built a grist mill on Carpenter's Run at the foot of the New Lisbon Rd. hill, and a Welshman, Griffith Williams, started a tan yard just north of the village. Joseph Smith, Fawcett's son-in- law erected the first shingled log house along the State Road from Steubenville to Beaver. Around 1809 a store was started by a Pittsburgh firm supplying men boring for salt on Yellow Creek. The salt venture failed, the store closed, but later Moses Welch opened a mercantile place, and Sanford Hill, who became Mayor and a famed mathematician, came up from Wellsville to begin a store. Fawcett's son, Tom, operated a tavern on Second St., and J. Smith began another on lower Market St. A log school was built on the Simms property up hill, succeeded afterward by a log structure on Fourth Sr. - site of the later Union, then Central School. By 1816 John Fawcett, Daniel Moore and James Pemberton purchased 200 acres of the Fawcett land, laid out a new addition, and renamed the town Liverpool. Soon William G. Smith - Thomas Fawcett's grandson, who had gone to Wheeling then Pittsburgh — returned in 1820, to begin business and development endeavors, (the same year Thomas Fawcett died). William G. Smith - Thomas Fawcett's grandson Pemberton and John Fawcett in 1825 sold their lands to Claiborne Simms of Wheeling, and concentrated on new business opportunities in the West. Claiborne Simms During the I820's Liverpool began to take on the appearance of an actual town. "Claiborne Simms became the town's third proprietor and its most ardent promoter at that time" as written by William C. Gates, Jr., in the book titled "The City of Hills and Kilns." In 1832 Simms laid out new sections north to Fourth Street and west to Jefferson Street, and sold more lots. William C. Smith (Thomas Fawcett's grandson) purchased the shingled cabin neat Second - and Union St., opened a WILLIAM G. SMITH general store and cleared the Thomas Fawcett's Grandson rocky beach for a boat landing and ferry road. William G. Smith built himself a brick house, and sold lots to the masons who erected similar homes. Edward Carroll of Lisbon came to town, and constructed the Mansion House as a hotel and warehouse, and induced Dr. Benjamin Ogden of Lisbon to practice and live here. Isabella Fawcett in 1825 joined her husband in the hillside cemetery at the far end of Fifth St., where the dead were buried in the town's first 75 years. During the 1830's, more homes went up and the population climbed from 136 to above 500. Expanding economic activity, growth and development of the town increased. Several wharfs were constructed, Abel Coffin established a boat yard and started constructing steamboats, including "The Liverpool" which later sank Thomas Pratt opened a steamboat engine shop to build and repair steam engines. The postal service was restored and "East" was added to the town's name to avoid mail mix-ups with a "Liverpool" in Medina County. Itinerant preachers had served the community as early as 1799 when the Rev. Robert Dobbins of Yellow Creek spoke at the school house. Presbyterians built the county's first church at Longs Run in 1800, but Liverpool lacked a worship site until 1834 when the Episcopalians erected a building on a W. 4th St. site provided by town developers John Fawcett, Moore and Pemberton. This growth and positive prospects also brought legislative approval of the rank of incorporated village in 1834, and elections gave Phillip Cooper the post of first Mayor. But Fast Liverpool, which had lost to Wellsville a turnpike link with Cleveland and county seat designation to New Lisbon, also failed to obtain a railroad connection to Lake Erie because of the "Panic of 1837". Then railroads brought collapse of the Sandy Beaver Canal, which had provided profit for some local businesses in grain storage and transshipments. However, headed upriver in 1839 was an English potter named James Bennett, who heard, possibly from Tom Pratt, a local merchant traveling on a steamboat, about East Liverpool's clay and coal - key raw materials for making plates, jugs, cups and containers which were in great demand in the many farm homes and developing towns between the Alleghenies and the Mississippi. James Bennett was about to launch a pioneer manufacturing endeavor that would turn Ohio's sleepy gateway village into "Crockery City" - a national pottery production center. Possibly the earliest picture of East Liverpool. Ohio. Taken from the Virginia side of the Ohio River. A MORE DETAILED HISTORY OF THE EARLY YEARS OF EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO Early reminiscences Early Clay Industries of The Upper Ohio Valley This site is the property of the East Liverpool Historical Society. 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__label__wiki	0.659488	0.659488	Sort file:- Dover, April, 2019. Page Updated:- Monday, 15 April, 2019. Priory Hotel Open 2019+ 3 Folkestone Road http://www.theprioryhoteldover.co.uk/ Above photo by Paul Skelton 17 February 2011. Photo on left shows the current sign and that on the right shows an old one, now housed on a wall at the back of the pub. Both taken 17 February 2011. Above photo showing that sign in better days, March 1995. With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com. Above photograph circa 1922 is Copyright and has been allowed on this site by kind permission of Kent Archives, ref U3555/2/GBR/Bp4/1/70 Above photo from the John Gilham collection, June 1924. Above photo, date unknown. Kindly sent by Ken Chapman. Photo taken from https://www.facebook.com Above photo taken in the 1950s. Priory Hotel circa 1987 (Photo by Paul Skelton) Photo by Barry Smith circa 1980. Complete with coffee rooms, commercial rooms and stables, this was under construction in 1876. Tomlin was given permission to draw in 1877. The railway station opposite was first built in 1861. From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 11 May, 1877. Price 1d. LICENSING BUSINESS Mr. John Tomlin made an application for a final order to retail liquors on the premises which have been erected on the site opposite the Dover Priory Station. Mr. Worsfold Mowll supported the application, and a final order was made. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 18 February, 1881. 1d. Messrs. "Gardner," brewers, of Ash, have secured the square plot of land adjoining the “Priory Hotel” on which they propose to erect an ale and beer store. From the Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette, 12 July 1884. THE HOTEL SWINDLERS. At the Police Court, on Friday Morgan Vaughan, whose escape from the Police station and recapture on Wednesday caused so much excitement in the town, was brought up on remand charged with obtaining food and lodgings under false pretences from the "Harp," "Imperial," and "Priory" Hotels. Mr. Mowll, who prosecuted, said Captain Millar, proprietor of the "Harp," had been paid what was due to him by prisoner's friends, and that the case therefore fell through. In In the other cases prisoner had not brought himself within the law as there was no evidence of false pretences. Mr. Stilwell to the magistrates:- After that I question whether you have a right to adjudicate. Mr. Stein (to the prisoner); Under the circumstances the case must be dismissed. Mr. Mills haring accepted payment has left us no alternative but to dismiss you. We very much regret it as we consider you deserve severe punishment. Prisoner then left the Court; his dismissal evidently being unexpected by the large number of persons assembled. The annual dinner of the staff of the L.C. & D.R., priory Station, was held last evening at the “Priory Hotel,” proprietor, Mr. J. Ward, when about 30 of the members and their friends sat down to an excellent repast, provided by the worthy host. During the evening some good singing was indulged in by the various members, and the usual loyal toasts, &c., proposed and responded to. A remarkable feature of the gathering was the total absence of any of the staff from the Harbour Station. The Company separated about 11 o'clock. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 4 February, 1887. 1d. An inquest was held at the “Priory Hotel” yesterday, by the Borough Coroner (Sydenham Payn, Esq.), on the body of an infant child named Jessie Carolyn Swain. The evidence of the father and mother, who lived at Clarendon Street, showed that the deceased was taken as usual to bed with them and on waking up at twelve o'clock on Wednesday the mother found the child dead. She at once roused her husband, and Mr. Fenn, surgeon, was sent for. The doctor was of opinion that death was due to suffocation, and the Jury returned a verdict accordingly. A somewhat unusual course was adopted by a juryman named John Wyatt at the inquest held yesterday at the “Priory Hotel.” He was sworn with the other Jurymen and left with them to view the body, which was lying at 135, Clarendon Street, but did not return to the hotel. The sergeant in charge made inquiries, but could not find him, and not having served the summonses did not know where he lived, nor did the other Jurymen. After waiting some time the Coroner instructed the sergeant to find out where Mr. Wyatt lived and see that he went to the Coroner's office in the morning. There being twelve Jurymen present the inquest was proceeded with. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 10 May, 1889. Price 1d. FATAL FALL Last week a child named Grace Violet Wood, had a fall at 34, Clarendon Place, which terminated fatally. An inquest was held at the “Priory Hotel” on Friday afternoon, when a verdict of “Accidental Death” was returned. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 25 October, 1889. Price 5d. SAD DEATH OF A WOMAN On Saturday afternoon an inquest was held at the “Priory Hotel” on the body of Mrs. Williams, who was found dead on the previous evening at her residence Berkely Villas, Folkestone Road. The deceased lived alone, and it seems that she died from the effects of excessive drinking. Her age was about 51. The following is the evidence taken on the occasion. Mr. Smith residing at Biggin Street said: I have known the deceased for about 20 years, the body which the Jury have viewed is that of Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Williams. She resided at Berkely Villa, Folkestone Road. She is the widow of William Smith Williams. I have very frequently visited her at her house. The last time I saw her alive was last Sunday. She seemed then to be very ill, and complained of the cold, and appeared to be rather strange in her manner. I went up again on Tuesday night but could not make anyone hear. I left on Sunday about nine o'clock and the deceased was perfectly sober and there was not any drink in the house. I think that during the last 12 months she has given way to acts of intemperance. On Friday afternoon I went up again, and met Mrs. Pay in Folkestone Road. I knocked at the front door but had no answer. I went up again that evening, and then found the house in possession of the Police. Anne Pay, a married woman residing at 17 Winchelsea Street said: I saw Mrs. Williams last on Wednesday. I went about 5 o'clock to fetch the washing, and was in the house about half an hour. She had not got it ready and asked me to come again the next day. She seemed to be the worst for drink and to have a very bad cold. I told her she ought to have something done for it, and she told me that she would not have anyone interfering with her. In went again on Thursday but could not get in. My little girl had previously been down, but could not get in. I went again on Friday and met Mr. Smith and neither of us could make Mrs. Williams hear. The gas was burning brightly up and down stairs. In consequence of the anxiety of the neighbours I went to the Police station. Tow Policemen accompanied me back and got into the house through the back. They opened the front door, and I went upstairs with them and in the little room which over looks the street I saw Mrs. Williams lying on the floor on her right side. She appeared to be dead. Annie Elizabeth Pay a little girl of about 12, daughter of the last witness said: Mrs. Williams called me on Wednesday afternoon, and told me to ask my mother to come down as she had a little washing to give her. I came with my mother on Wednesday afternoon. She then told me to go to Mr. Adams in Sbnargate Street and get her two bottles of brandy and two of port wine. After I got them she asked me to get her an orange, but owing to it raining I did not go. Police-sergeant Nash said: Last evening about half past eight, I accompanied witness Pay from the Police station to Berkely Villas, Folkestone Road, I went up to the front door. The gas was burning upstairs and below. I knocked at the door and could not get any answer. I tried the windows and found that they were all fastened in the front. I then went through the adjoining house and got over into the back yard. I found that the house was all secure. I obtained a knife and pressed back the catch of the kitchen window. Police-constable Cook and I got into the house and opened the front door and let Mrs. Pay in. We then went upstairs. As soon as I got on the top step I saw the deceased lying full length on the floor by the couch in the front room. She was lying on her right arm. I found that she was cold and stiff. I had her put on the bed in the next room and at once sent for Dr. Walters. On the dressing room table, in the room in which we found her, there was a nearly full bottle of brandy, also a decanter of port wine, and a wine glass half full of brandy. The house was all in order. Dr. J. Marshall said he had attended the deceased's late husband, and also the deceased since her husband's death. He last saw her on the 25th of September. There was a great alteration in her, and she appeared to be very weak. He sent her some medicine, but, on each occasion, the messenger could not make anyone hear. He had not seen her since September. She was then suffering from debility, resulting from excessive drinking. He tried to persuade her to have someone to live with her but she refused. Mr. Walters said he was called on Friday night to the deceased. He examined the body of the deceased and the only mark he could find was a slight abrasion of the nose. She had not been dead for more than 24 hours as rigor mortis had not set in. It was rather difficult to say what death arose from, but he thought it resulted from syncope. The Coroner said he knew the deceased well, and had acted as her late husband's executor. The Jury returned a verdict according to the medical evidence. From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 28 March, 1902. Price 1d. WINDOW BREAKING Henry Davis and George Adams, gunners of the royal Artillery, were charged with breaking the windows of the “Priory Hotel,” on Thursday night, and doing damage to the value of 8/-. James White, landlord of the “Priory Hotel,” stated that about half-past eleven he heard a crash of glass outside his house. Looking through the window he saw the two soldiers climbing over the gate at the Priory Yard. On making an examination, he found that a window on the corner door had been broken. Ten minutes later the men were brought back to the house by some railway servants , but again sought to escape. He assessed the damage at 8/-. Police Constable Kirns said he was on duty in Clarendon Road the previous evening, and hearing an alarm went after the men, and found one of the prisoners in an area at the back of Effingham Villas and the other man was arrested in Effingham Street. Davis was in his shirt sleeves, and he had a pint bottle of beer on him. Police Constable Vincent said he was on duty at the priory Station at 11.30 the previous evening, and there came a report that the prisoner had been breaking windows. He went out and stopped Adams, and he said he would not suffer for another man's crime. Davis, who had come up, said, “Here, chum, it was your fault as much as mine.” In reply to the Bench Davis said he knew nothing about it; and Adams said he did not break the glass. The Officer in attendance said both men were enlisted last year. There was nothing serious against them. They were both sent to Canterbury Prison for 14 days hard labour. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 8 April, 1927. Price 1½d. THEFT FROM HOTEL TILL Rosie Alice Dawkins (21), Hillside Cottages, Lydden, was charged with stealing 4s. from the till at the “Priory Hotel,” between April 5th, and April 7th. Mr. W. H. Rolfe, “Priory Hotel,” said prisoner was the kitchen maid and had been with them for about 8 months. He had been missing money, and being suspicious, on Tuesday he placed £1 in silver in the till, four half crowns, and five two shilling pieces. They were all marked. Later in the day he found only 18s. only, left. The following day he placed 24s. 6d., marked, in silver, and two 10s. notes, also marked, in the presence of Detective Cadman. Nothing happened to this. On Thursday he found 2s. 6d. gone, having placed the same coins in as on Wednesday. Jessie Hill, Commercial Room Maid, at the “Priory Hotel,” said, from instructions she received she asked the prisoner to lend he 2s. She did so, lending her the 2s. piece (produced), which was marked. She handed this to Mrs. Rolfe. Sergeant Cadman said, on Thursday he saw the prisoner at the hotel, and told her there was half a crown missing. She said she had not taken it and gave him permission to examine her coins. He found a half crown piece, which was identified by Mr. Rolfe. When he showed her the marked coins she admitted the theft and was charged. She was released on bail. Mr. Rolfe asked the Magistrates to deal leniently with the prisoner. Prisoner was bound over for 6 months. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 17 January, 1936. At the Dover Licensing Transfer Sessions, held on Friday last, a music and singing licence was granted to Kate Fanny Tomlinson, licensee of the "Priory" Hotel, Priory Station Road, Dover. From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 29 September 1939. Henry William Sutton, Priory Hotel, Station Approach, was fined 10s. for allowing light to show from the hotel at 8.15 p.m. on 4th September. P.C. Steggles said that the light was coming from the public bar door, which was wide open. Defendant said that he opened the door to let some fresh air in as the place was like an oven. He had had the lights attended to since. In the 1901 Post Office Directory , it was stated that Gardner and Co., Ash brewery had an office and stores next to the pub. The local manager being W. Spain. (Click for photo) Above advertisement 1956. This Whitbread House closed in 1988 and the following years saw much done by way of alteration and renovation before being reopened by Tony and Julie Butts on 4 May 1991. From the Dover Express 3 May 1991. PRIORY HOTEL IS BACK ON THE RIGHT TRACK The Priory Hotel, opposite Dover railway station, is well and truly back on the rails after a massive refurbishment. The inn had been closed for 18 months and was in an extremely dilapidated state when taken over by First Resort Ltd. Now former regulars will find it totally unrecognisable from the Priory of old and tourists and other newcomers will be in for a pleasant surprise. What they WILL NOT find is "plastic" decor, blaring juke boxes and countless slot machines. What they WILL discover is a tastefully decorated, classic-style pub with ample car parking. Step into the Priory and enjoy the ambience heightened by the bar's brass and mahogany fittings. Here the top quality bar food and wide selection of beers and wines can be enjoyed. A great deal of attention has been paid to the structure of the building, utilising internal space to make more use of rooms than in the past. Whether arriving by train or car, visitors staying at the hotel will find delightful country-style pine rooms which satisfy the big demand in Dover for first class accommodation at value for money. As well as en suite bathrooms, satellite television and direct dial telephones are also available. Food is served all day. The young licensees of the Priory are Tony and Julie Butts, who are au fait with the Dover pub scene, having run the seafront Britannia for 18 months. Tony, 31, said of their latest venture: "Although a large amount of money has been spent on the refurbishment we will be concentrating on value and a high standard of service. "We would much rather be full of people enjoying the surroundings and atmosphere at reasonable prices than empty and paying extortionate prices often found in the plastic pubs that abound." Dover already has a large number of foreign tourists passing through the town and Tony and Julie are expecting an even bigger influx as the 1992 single European market approaches. "We have already had many inquiries from tourists and cross-Channel commuters who have welcomed a good quality coaching inn to the area,' said 26-year-old Julie. The considerable task of converting the Priory Hotel into its present pristine state fell to Berkeley Construction, of Margate, who have gained a reputation for top-notch workmanship. From the Dover Express, Thursday, 13 October, 2011. 60p BAND'S UK TOUR "Priory Hotel" owner Eric Alton (second left) with Slovenian band Elvis Jackson. A TOP Slovenian band has played its first-ever UK concert in Dover. Elvis Jackson played to a packed house at the "Priory Hotel" last week in the first of its planned UK gigs. Formed in 1997, the band has released several albums. The first was 1999's "Move Your Feet It's One O'clock," which has been promoted in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands and, in cooperation with Italian record company Rude Rec, in Italy, Spain and Japan. The four-piece group has travelled across Europe to perform at some 600 shows and they now hope to crack the UK market with their own brand of rock music. Vocalist David Kovŝca, guitarist Boŝtjan Belttram, bass guitarist Erik Makuc and drummer Marko Sorŝak have more dates in Southampton, Guildford, Norwich, Basingstoke and Hastings. "Priory Hotel" owner Eric Alton hopes to persuade them to return to his venue for another performance when the band travel back through Dover on their way home to Slovenia next week. From the East Kent Mercury, 19 April, 2012 Scottish society celebrates 125th anniversary. Eric Alton, owner of Priory Hotel, centre with president Hell Farquhar and Mayor Ronnle Phllpott. DOVER and East Kent Scottish Society celebrated its 125th anniversary with a buffet at the "Priory Hotel," Dover, the previous headquarters of the society after the Second World War. Dover Mayor Cllr Ronnie Philpott presented the society with a £500 cheque from Dover Town Council to help towards a publication to celebrate the 125th anniversary. It will be launched at the annual meeting on May 26 at The Triangle Centre. Dover, at 2.30pm. The Mayor also presented bouquets to the longest-serving women, Betty Toop, Molly Hutchison, and Margaret Becks. Hotel owner Eric Alton was also presented with a certificate, including an original article announcing the first meeting at the hotel after the war. Neil Farquhar, president of the society, will also be making history this year by becoming the longest-serving president since the war. Committee member Harry Hutchison will become the longest serving on the committee since the war, after 44 years of service. DOVER and East Kent Scottish Society celebrated its 125th anniversary with a buffet at the Priory Hotel, Dover, the previous headquarters of the society after the Second World War. TOMLIN John May/1877-Nov/79 GOLDING Alfred Nov/1879-Jan/80 NASH Alfred Jan/1880+ (of Maidstone Hotel keeper) NASH Robert 1881-82+ (age 27 in 1881 ) WARD James 1889-95 ( WARD T) JEFFREY D to Nov/1900 WHITE John James Harrison Nov/1900-22 dec'd WHITE Mrs L M 1922-24+ ROLFE William Henry 1925-27 end STEWARD Edward Snood 1927-28 end PETTS Alfred William 1928-Dec/32+ (THRESS Mrs 1933 ?) LAND Amelia Mrs Dec/1932-Nov/35 TOMLINSON Kate Fanny Mrs Nov/1935-Dec/37 (Of Seasalter, Whitstable) WRIGHT Horace Dec/1937-Oct/38 (Licensed victualler from St. Leonard on Sea) SUTTON Henry William Oct/1938-49 FAGG WaIter William 1949-Mar/54 end FERNLEY Leslie William Mar/1954 HEARNDEN Charles F 1964-67 MARTIN Charles J 1968 MARTIN Mrs J 1971 HOSSICK David I A 1974 Whitbread Fremlins BUTTS Tony 1991-92 dec'd ALTON Eric 2011+ https://www.whatpub.com/priory-hotel From Melville's Directory 1858 Library archives 1974	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3330
__label__wiki	0.98081	0.98081	Facebook announces new program for premium video ads Facebook is expanding its efforts around premium video advertising with a new program called Facebook Showcase. This follows the announcement last fall of what the company calls In-Stream Reserve advertising — video ads with a curated list of hundreds of publishers, at a set price, with Nielsen-verified audiences. In fact, Facebook said at a press event today that In-Stream Reserve ads are reaching nearly 100 million U.S. viewers each month. “That’s TV-like scale,” said Head of U.S. Agency Sales Erik Geisler (pictured above). He added that Facebook offers an effective way to reach the younger audiences that are moving away from linear TV, since 43 percent of In-Stream Reserve viewers are between the ages of 18 and 34. How does Showcase change things? It combines this video advertising with the ability to run ads on a specific content category (including sports, fashion/beauty and the new additions of food and news), and to exclusively sponsor individual shows. And and now advertisers can buy those ads for the 2019-2020 broadcast year. “It takes In-Stream Reserve from a quarter-by-quarter opportunity [to something] more in line with the upfronts,” Geisler said. Matthew Henick, Facebook Facebook’s video destination Watch doesn’t exactly seem like a runaway success. In fact, Digiday just reported that Facebook won’t be renewing two-thirds of the news shows that it commissioned for Watch. However, Matthew Henick, who leads Facebook’s content and planning strategy, said he actually expects news content on Facebook to grow. “We’re not cutting two thirds of what our final output would be, we’re reexamining previous commitments,” he said. More broadly, Facebook has said that Watch is attracting 400 million viewers who are watching at least one minute of video each month, and 75 million viewers who are watching at least one minute per day. And those daily viewers are actually averaging 20 minutes per day. Henick said that there are “three main pillars” to Facebook’s video strategy: community, interactivity and the ability to “co-watch” a show with others. He also announced a new animated comedy called “Human Discoveries,” which will star Zac Efron and Anna Kendrick and premiere sometime this year, while also revealing more details about Facebook’s upcoming revival of “The Real World” — apparently it will also be streaming old seasons of the show, as voted on by Facebook users. And while Watch is at the center of Facebook’s premium video strategy, it’s worth noting that Showcase ads aren’t limited to Watch; they can be viewed across Watch, the NewsFeed and Facebook Pages. This post was originally posted at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/uv_ONoz9rEk/. HER, the dating app for queer women, revamps profiles Logz.io lands $52M to keep growing open source-based logging tools Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will launch on June 21st Fortnite returns with the launch of a new map for Chapter 2 Verified Startup Lawyer: Stephane Levy Don’t break up big tech — regulate data access, says EU antitrust chief	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3331
__label__cc	0.54489	0.45511	Juyondai Sake – Cult or Con? Everything-You-Always-Wanted-To-Know-About-Rice-Steaming-But-Were-Afraid-To-Ask Back to the Roots - The Virgo Project The Auld Alliance Lies, Damned Lies and Wine Statistics Wall to Wall Wine The Riesling Why Hole Vale The Heritage Business When I asked Antony Moss MW, to check for any conspicuous absences from the profiles section of my book, Sake and the Wines of Japan, he said Hong Kong readers would expect the super luxury brand Juyondai to be there. Keen then to include Juyondai among my profiles, I wrote to Rebekah Wilson Lye, PR for Takagi Shuzo Brewery’s cult brand, with a list of questions and a request for tasting samples to which she had responded: ‘Only 1000 bottles of N are made each year, and they are only sold overseas. Anthony Rose's blog Why did we have to get up so early, our small group bleated when we saw that our visits to breweries in Hiroshima in January had us needing to be at the brewery no later than 9am? The brewery staff would have scoffed at the idea that getting up at 7 am was early because they’d already be washed, dressed and eating their breakfast in order to be ready for this vital stage in the sake-making process. Time was when the Kamaya would get up at 3am to stoke the boiler, so rising at 6am to switch on the heater is almost a lie-in for him. At first glance, the name Virgo Project sounds more like a new Bond film than an intriguing wine story, but Johannes Hasselbach, the enthusiastic young German gun now running the Gunderloch estate in Rheinhessen, has adopted the name for an unusual vineyard experiment. In his own words, he is ‘pushing the boundaries of minimal intervention winemaking by literally creating wines “within” the soils of the famous Rothenberg vineyard, using buried sealed amphorae as fermentation vessels’. The Virgo Project Zind-Humbrecht Tasting As a number 22 bus approached while we were strolling along Piccadilly, Margaret Humbrecht recalled that it would be 30 years next year since she spied her future husband, Olivier, on the 22 London bus in exactly the same spot. She had made a beeline for the tall, shy French winemaker and the result has been an entente très cordiale of Alsace and Glasgow ever since. 29 years on, the Humbrechts were back in town at 67 Pall Mall to show off the their wines from the 2014 vintage. Look away now if you’re allergic to statistics because there’s a danger that the OIV’s 2015 statistical report on World Vitiviniculture will send you into a deep slumber the like of which you may not have enjoyed since that TV documentary on Katy Perry. Come to think of it, this deconstruction of the latest production and consumption figures for vines, grapes and wine could be the answer to the insomniac’s prayer. For wine geeks like me however, and perhaps even a few of our readers, the report of the International Organisation of Wine and Vine makes compelling reading. “Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide. Would I lie to you baby, would I lie to you?” Charles And Eddie Splendide mendax as I’m sure you’re aware, means nobly untruthful or untrue for a specific purpose. It’s the academic equivalent of the white lie and it lends its name to a study which claims that the wine industry is telling porkies about alcohol levels on the label to improve sales. One of the more surprising findings is that higher-priced wines are less honest in their labelling than plonk. In the beginning there was Vinoteca, then along came Terroirs and its offshoots, Soif and Brawn, soon followed hot on their heels by Sager + Wilde, Les Deux Salons, the 28-50 group, The Remedy, 8 Hoxton Square,10 Cases Cave à Vin and Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels. And I haven’t even mentioned London’s burgeoning tapas bar scene. Need I go on? Well yes, actually. Noble Rot is the current darling of the winebarista set, and Jane and David have unselfishly visited it on your behalf (see http://www.thewinegang.com/blog/londons-newest-wine-bar). In late August, in the grand surroundings of Wiesbaden’s Kurhaus Kolonnaden, Germany’s VDP held its annual ‘sneak preview’ of the 2014 dry whites and 2013 reds from grand cru sites, known in Germany as Grosses Gewächs. It’s a brilliantly organised tasting that’s attended by just about every wine critic that knows and loves his or her dry Rieslings - and not just their Rieslings as we shall see - both from within Germany and from further afield. Earlier this summer, I was invited to taste the first ever bottling of Scillonian wine from England’s most southerly vineyards. The first vintage of Robert Francis’s Holy Vale wines grown and made on the Isles of Scilly was to be bottled by the Austrian sweet wine meister Willi Opitz. If the connection seems a little tenuous, Robert Francis had been buying Opitz’ wines for his hotel wine list at The Star Castle for 20 years and Willi had hosted a few wine dinners there. When he discovered that Robert had made wine, he offered to help with the bottling. Let’s raise a glass to the fact that at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn earlier this month, Champagne and Burgundy were voted onto the official list of Unesco World Heritage sites. Two glasses in fact, one of Cristal and the other of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, whose Aubert de Villaine was instrumental in obtaining the enhanced status for Burgundy. © Copyright Anthony Rose 2009 \| Sitemap \| Drinkaware – for the facts about alcohol Design by	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3333
__label__wiki	0.628921	0.628921	Emperor Heaven MP Scoring Gifts & Requests City Favour Festivals & Zodiac Game FAQ » The Competition Corner Multi-player Games? Housing Blocks Taxes and Wages Glyphy Download Central City/Open Play Maps Completed Cities Using the Editor HeavenGames Emperor is a game by: Impressions Games BreakAway Games Buy Emperor from amazon.com today! Error: File Not Found » Age of Empires » Age of Empires III » Age of Kings » Age of Mythology » Age of Wonders » Age of Wonders II » Caesar IV » Caesar III » Children of the Nile » Cossacks » Dungeon Siege » Empire Earth » Empires » Pharaoh » Rise & Fall: CaW » Rise of Nations » Rome: Total War » Stronghold » Stronghold 2 » SW:Galactic Battlegrounds Emperor Patch 1.0.1.0 available from here "The Horseman of Wei Qing" have arrived as a holiday gift! by Gweilo, Dec 25, 2019 @ 4:59 PM EST Do you have what it takes to climb into the saddle and take command as the famous general Wei Qing? Designer Gweilo offers you the chance to relive Wei Qing's military exploits during the Han dynasty's war with the Xiongnu empire. If this sounds interesting and you enjoy the military aspect of Emperor, then consider Gweilo's new custom campaign "The Horsemen of Wei Qing" as an extra holiday gift! Prepare to experience your own version of Wei Qing's legend while playing on the new enormous Daxingcheng map, shown here. For some clues (and spoilers) about this campaign, check out the screenshots in the playtest album. You may download the campaign here. This campaign is designed at the 'normal' difficulty level, and should be enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Come listen to the Voices of the Pinfei by Gweilo, June 19, 2019 @ 6:40 AM EST We are the "Ladies of the Dream Chamber". We are the "Pinfei", the imperial concubines. From our own voices you will hear the story of our fate in Emperor Yongle's harem. Designer Gweilo has been hearing those ghostly voices from the Forbidden City. He now invites you to hear them by playing his new custom campaign "Voices of the Pinfei". This campaign's storyline uses the diary entries of the concubines themselves. Their different voices will add to a chorus which tells the tale of their lives in the service of the Ming Emperor Yongle, his rise to the throne, his construction of the Forbidden City, and their ultimate fate. This campaign was designed at the 'normal' difficulty level. It should be enjoyable by players of all skill levels. You can download the campaign here. Listen for the Voices of the Pinfei It is now the year of the Pig, and Designer Gweilo is hard at work on a new custom campaign. He has found his muse once again after researching stories of the "Pinfei", the ancient Chinese imperial concubines. This new campaign will tell the story of the pinfei of Emperor Yongle of the Ming dynasty. The campaign storyline will use first-person diary entries from the pinfei themselves. Thus, it is fitting that Gweilo has titled the campaign "Voices of the Pinfei". The campaign will feature four new custom maps, including the Lake Pa map shown here. The campaign will be designed at the 'normal' difficulty level, and should be enjoyable for players of all skill levels. At this time, Gweilo anticipates a release date sometime during the summer of 2019. You can also keep up with the latest news on the project at Gweilo's design blog. Come and meet "The Shaman of Yin Oasis" by Gweilo, Dec 8, 2018 @ 11:17 AM EST As the Year of the Dog closes and the Year of the Pig approaches, designer Gweilo invites you to learn more about the Chinese zodiac as you play his new custom campaign "The Shaman of Yin Oasis". Unlike many of his other campaign offerings, this one is designed at the 'normal' difficulty level. It should be enjoyable by players of all skill levels. The campaign features the enormous "Yin Oasis" map shown here. This oasis will provide sustenance in the harsh desert, but you will need to tread carefully to share it with the feared and powerful Shaman who dwells there. You can download the campaign here. Happy Holidays! "A Xia's Diary IV" is now available for download by Gweilo, Dec 7, 2017 @ 6:14 AM EST The Xia Diaries continue! Designer Gweilo has just released the 4th custom campaign in the series. This installment will take you south, to the warm seas and steaming jungles of Annam (ancient Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia). You will face many challenges and adventures there while in the service of the Tran Dynasty, which came to power in ancient Vietnam in the 13th century. "A Xia's Diary IV" features five new custom maps with unique designs. Rebellions and warfare engulfed Annam during the 13th century, and to reflect this most of these new maps will require you to rebuild destroyed cities. One example is the Hao map shown here (adapted from the actual topography of Hue, Vietnam). Needless to say, all your skills as a Xia will be tested in this campaign! You can download the campaign here. Prepare yourself, it is designed to be a solid challenge for advanced players! The Xia Diaries Return Once Again by Gweilo, Nov 3, 2017 @ 7:54 AM EST Designer Gweilo has begun work on the fourth installment in his popular Xia Diaries series of custom campaigns. The setting for the campaign will be the land of Annam (ancient Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia). The campaign's storyline will follow historic events in that region during the 13th century CE, in the early reign of the Tran dynasty. Your journey as a Xia in service to the Tran dynasty will include participation in many of the actual historical events which occurred in Annam during this time. The campaign will feature five new custom maps, including the Wiezhou Island map shown here. As with the other custom campaigns in this series, "A Xia's Diary IV" will be epic in scale. It will include the maximum scope of ten missions and be designed for advanced players. At this time, Gweilo anticipates a release date sometime late in 2017. For some clues (and spoilers) about this campaign, check out the screenshots in the playtest album. You can also keep up with the latest news on the project at Gweilo's design blog. The "Tale of the Kitchen God" has been released! by Gweilo, Sept 29, 2017 @ 4:15 PM EST Do you know the legend of the Kitchen God? How would you like to learn the story as an active participant? Designer Gweilo offers you that chance in his new custom campaign "Tale of the Kitchen God". Prepare yourself to become entwined in a story of betrayal, punishment, tragedy, forgiveness, and divine intervention. You will experience the legend while playing on the new enormous Ningxia map, shown here. You can download the campaign here. This campaign is designed for advanced players. Introducing Zao Jun, aka "The Kitchen God" by Gweilo, Sept 20, 2017 @ 6:20 AM EST How did this face become the Kitchen God? Designer Gweilo will tell the story of this legend in a new custom campaign that is currently in development. For some clues (and spoilers) about this campaign, check out the screenshots in the playtest album. You may also keep up with the latest news on this campaign at Gweilo's design blog. As of this news announcement, Gweilo anticipates a release date for "Tale of the Kitchen God" sometime in the fall of 2017. "Sun Tzu - The Art of War" has been released! by Gweilo, Sept 4, 2017 @ 10:14 AM EST Are you prepared to learn the art of war from master Sun Tzu himself? If so, the opportunity is now here! Designer Gweilo has released "Sun Tzu - The Art of War". This new campaign features the enormous map shown here. You may download the campaign here. Prepare yourself, it is designed to be a solid challenge for advanced players! Learn the Art of War from the Master himself by Gweilo, August 1, 2017 @ 6:47 AM EST Are you ready to learn The Art of War from the master himself? Designer Gweilo has announced he is currently working on a new custom campaign that will feature the hero Sun Tzu. The setting for this campaign will be during the late Spring and Autum period, and cover the actual years that Sun Tzu was alive. You can also keep up with the latest news on the project at Gweilo's design blog. As you might guess, this campaign will be combat-heavy and designed for advanced players. At this time, Gweilo anticipates a release date sometime in September 2017. News brought to your majesty honorably by NewsPro. WARNING: Content Distribution is Prohibited Copyright © 2002-2009 HeavenGames LLC. The graphical images and content enclosed with this document are viewable for private use only. 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__label__wiki	0.883933	0.883933	Honourable Judges District Court Presidents District Court Members Area Court Presidents Area Court Members Past Chief Justices and Chief Judges Past Presidents Of Customary Court Of Appeal Court Gallery Chieftancy Matters Election Matters Matrimonial Cases Probate Matters Customary Law And Procedure Principles Of Judicial Conduct Practice & Procedure Author Archive:Edo Judiciary Articles posted by Edo Judiciary Christmas/New Year Recess 2019 NEWS-Christmas-New Year Recess Suit No.: HCU/10/2015 Appeal Suit No. CCA/5A/2015 JUDGMENT pdf Edo State gets a new Chief Judge Hon. Justice Esther Amenaghawon Edigin has been sworn in as the 7th Substantive Chief Judge in Edo State The new Chief Judge was sworn in by the State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki following the retirement of the immediate past Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen. While performing the swearing in ceremony, the governor commended judicial officers in the state for remaining unsoiled despite operating at a time when the judiciary is facing an integrity crisis. He was thankful that Edo has not recorded any incident of suspension or dismissal of a judge by the National Judicial Council on account of corruption and implored all judicial officers to maintain the record The Governor however tasked the new Chief Judge who he termed as haven faithfully served as a Judge in the state, to further ensure speedy dispensation of justice and to strengthen the state’s magistracy. In her response, the new Chief Judge Hon. Justice Edigin, who promised to work with other judges in the state and other arms of government to ensure effective dispensation of justice, also said she will prioritise staff welfare, especially the magistracy and join the Governor in his fight against corruption in the state’s judiciary. She further urged the executive arm of government on the implementation of financial independence for the judiciary in accordance with section 121 sub-section 3 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nwine, Nekpen Maureen Edo State Judiciary Edo Monarch honours The Chief Judge Om n’oba n’edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin has honoured the Chie f Judge of Edo State, Hon Just ice Esohe Ikpownmen with two different sets of royal beads as a sign of acknowledgement and honour. The Oba of Benin who thanked his ancestors for fore sight and the wisdom bestowed on him, said the honour bestowed on the Chief Judge was not preplanned, rather, an inspiration from his forebears hence, after the first set, further beads were gifted to ·the Chief Judge. The Bini Monarch while saying that thanksgiving is supreme, prayed for more wisdom and for G od to not abandon the Palace and the binis. Suing for harmony among all judicial workers, the Oba prayed for a peaceful tenure for the in-coming Chief Judge. In appreciation, the Chief Judge Edo State, Hon. Justice Esohe lkponmwen said she had come to pay homage to his Royal Majesty for his fatherly love and blessings, she expressed her sense of gratitude stating that she is not sure of how she was deserving of such an honour. The Chief Judge however prayed for God to continually honour the Oba and for more fruitfulness in Benin Kingdom. Edo South’s Judicial Officers Host Retiring Chief Judge As parts of activities leading to the smooth disengagement of the retiring Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe lkponmwen, the judicial workers in Edo south has hosted the Chief Judge in a grand reception organized in her honour. Responding to the cheerful members of staff, Hon Justice lkponmwen expressed her heartfelt joy and Gratitude to God for loving and blessing her so much as she never believed when she commenced her career that she would one day head the state’s Judiciary. The Chief Judge expressed appreciation to all the members of staff for the love that exists and binds them. She however apologized to all she may have offended in the course of carrying out her duties. Hon Justice lkponmwen used the opportunity to present her successor, the in coming Chief Judge, Hon Justice Esther Edigin, whom she described as very respectful, humble and loyal, charging all members of staff to accord the in coming Chief Judge with greater diligence and loyalty than they accorded her. Earlier the number two Judge and in-coming Chief Judge, Hon Justice Esther Edigin had extolled the retiring Chief Judge as a very competent and diligent Judge whose motherly nature would be greatly missed. She described her as a role model to many and assured her that the legacies she had laid out would be improved upon. Highlights of the occasion was the presentation of gifts by various members of staff to the retiring Chief Judge. Edo Chief Judge Commissions Oredo Magistrate Court Edo State Chief Judge Hon Justice Esohe lkponmwen has called on all judicial officers tasked with justice delivery to ensure that justice is indeed delivered speedily without fear or favour. The Chief Judge who was speaking during the commissioning of a newly constructed Magistrate Court at Oredo Local Government Council, also said justice would make the citizens trust and obey the law. Hon Justice lkponmwen while commending the chairman of the council for his patriotism and responsibility by his quick execution of the State Governor’s orders for Grass root Courts in every Local Government area to aid quick dispensation of justice, she however cautioned that the Magistrate court must not become a tool for the perpetration of injustice and oppression. In his address, the Executive Chairman Oredo Loca l Government Council Hon. Jenkins Osunde expressed his convictions on the improvement of the Council’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as well as the Councils ability to prosecute defaulters in the newly commissioned Magistrate Court. Hon Osunde further intimated that the grass root government shall do everything possible to promote government policies aimed at establishing financial harmony between the state and local government. He however, solicited the support of the judiciary for the execution of the policies. Edo State Judicary PROFILE OF MY LORD HON. JUSTICE ESTHER AMENAGHAWON EDIGIN The Hon. Justice Esther Amenaghawon Edigin was born on the 17th day of May, 1956 to the family of Mr. Emmanuel Egiebor Eribo who hails from Idunogba in Ugoniyekorhionmwon in Orhionmwon Local Government Area and settled in Ogbe quarters in Benin City. He finally settled in Egor Local Government Area where he set up Eribo Industrial Estate at No. 100 Edo Textile Mill Road, Benin City. He was married to Mrs. Omosede Eribo (nee Odobo) whose ancestors came from Obadan in Uhunwonde Local Government Area and migrated to set up a settlement camp now known as Ekodobo near NIFOR in Ovia North East Local Government Area. His Lordship is the 4th Child and the 3rd daughter of this union. In the year 1961 His Lordship was enrolled into St. Mathias Primary School, Okesuna, Lagos State and after two years moved to Adrao International School, Victoria Island, Lagos State. From 1967 – 1968, His Lordship was in Corona School, Victoria Island, Lagos where she obtained the Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1968. His Lordship was admitted into the prestigious Federal Government College, Warri for her Secondary School Education between 1969 and 1973. She later proceeded to Idia College, Benin City for Higher School from 1973-1975. Having excelled in her education especially in Secondary School, she was admitted to study Law at the University of Lagos in 1975. His Lordship was called to the Nigerian Bar on the 17th day of July, 1979 after which she proceeded for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps in Lagos State and was posted to serve at the Public Complaints Commission at Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi, Lagos State. As a legal practitioner, His Lordship practiced with F. O. Akinrele & Co. (SAN) in Lagos State. From 1980 to 1981 she also practiced briefly at Buba Aliyu & Co. in Kano State before she was appointed Magistrate Grade I in Kano State Judiciary and rose to Chief Magistrate Grade II in 1988, on contract. In September 1989, His Lordship joined the Bendel State Judiciary as Chief Magistrate Grade II under the leadership of Hon. Justice J. A. P. Oki as Chief Judge. She was later promoted to Chief Magistrate Grade I in 1993. In 1998, His Lordship was nominated to serve the nation as a member of the Election Petition Tribunal for National Assembly and State Legislative House, Enugu State. In 1999, His Lordship also served as a member of the Election petition Tribunal for Governorship Election, Bayelsa State. Having displayed some exceptional qualities his Lordship was appointed Deputy Chief Registrar (Administration) in 1999 and after a very careful selection she was appointed as the Chief Registrar of the High Court in the same year (1999). It pleased God to add another feather to His Lordship’s cap when in 2001 she was appointed to the High Court Bench as a Judge where she served in various Judicial Divisions in Edo State. His Lordship is a strong advocate of effective justice delivery, through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC). She is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb). His Lordship has travelled several parts of the world and taken part in both local and international conferences. His Lordship served two terms as a member of the Governing Council of the Baptist School of Theology. She got married to Mr. Martin Sunday Edigin in 1977 and they are blessed with Children and grandchildren. The vision of his Lordship is to establish in its best practice, effective and efficient justice delivery system in Edo State. His Lordship is passionate about the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution and the welfare of Magistrates who are seen as unsung heroes. His Lordship is committed to working out and the enhancement of physical and mental wellness. Press Release; Correctional Centers Visit 2019 Press Release- Correctional Centre Visit; Itinerary for the smooth disengagement of the Honourable Chief Judge and Swearing-In of the incoming Chief Judge of the Edo State Judiciary INDUSTRIAL COURT PRESIDENT LAUDS OBASEKI ON INVESTMENT IN JUDICIARY …AS COURT OPENS DIVISION IN BENIN The President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adejumo, has lauded the commitment of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led Administration towards ensuring that the judicial arm of government is given the necessary support to function effectively. Justice Adejumo gave the commendation in Benin City, during the commissioning of the Benin Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, constructed by the Edo State Government. According to him, the establishment and commissioning of the Industrial Court in Edo State would promote industrial harmony in the State and provide succour for lawyers who used to travel to Akure to attend to cases from Edo State. Justice Adejumo noted that the court would also encourage social development of the State through the promotion of peace and progress in the State, and in the Country at large. “The facility is great and the building is good. This is the product of cooperation and I thank the Governor for this,” he said. The Industrial Court President explained that the Court was established in 1976 and his coming on board 16 years ago led to its spread in Nigeria as Edo State is the 28th state where the court has been established. In his response, Governor Obaseki said, “This is the first in the series where we will be handing over properties to the Judiciary as we have several of them undergoing construction in the State.” The Governor thanked the President of the National Industrial Court for honouring the State with his presence at the commissioning ceremony, stating that his Administration had already provided accommodation for Hon. Justice Adeola Adewemimo, who would be the first resident Judge of the National Industrial Court in Benin City. He said, “We are investing in our Judiciary as we have started the first in the series of accommodation for Judges in the State and we will not discriminate as we will ensure a comfortable accommodation for them. Our plan next year is to develop an estate for Judges in the GRA area of Edo State. “This is just a temporary Court as the Court will be relocated to a permanent site within the next three years. We have secured the property and we have actually completed a design for the permanent structure.” He further said, “As a government, we want to ensure we have the full complement of the Judiciary in the State and we are doing everything to provide what is required to make the Judiciary function effectively and efficiently in Edo State. “We are going to be emphasising and strengthening our Magistracy, investing in our High Court and are pleased that we have successfully been able to attract the Industrial Court to Edo State as we work to relocate the Court of Appeal to a more auspicious premises and hope if possible to have a Supreme Court in Edo State.” According to Governor Obaseki, the aspiration of his Administration is to be the industrial hub of Nigeria as the State is working hard to ensure that before the end of the year, the State Government will commence the construction of 1,000 hectares of Industrial Park in the State, and it will become the bastion for attracting companies and organisations to the State. In her remarks, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, said the construction of the Court in Edo State had provided one instance of the positive attitude of Governor Obaseki towards all matters pertaining to the administration of justice and the rule of law in the State. Also speaking, the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Esohe lkponmwen, who expressed delight at the achievement, said it was a great development for the State. She thanked the Governor for the achievement and expressed confidence that the Court will contribute to industrial harmony in the State. The Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Edo State branch, Prince (Barr.) Collins Benson Ogiegbaen, expressed the gratitude of the Bar of Edo and Delta states to the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for realising the dreams of most lawyers in both states, who were exposed to kidnapping and hardship on the Akure Road, as it was one of the most dangerous roads in Nigeria, saying. “The entire Bar in Edo and Delta states are grateful to the exemplary leadership style of the Governor of Edo State.” Petition No. EPT/SKT/HA/27/19 Bala Alh Aminu A. & PDP Vs Tukur Bala & APC & INEC Petition No: EPT/SKT/HA/31/2019 Yabo Garba Bello & PDP Vs Abubakar Shehu Yabo & APC & INEC Petition No. EPT/SKT/HA/15/2019 Aliyu Lumo Usman & APC Vs Miko Musa & PDP & INEC Petition No. EPT/SKT/HR/06/2019 Aminu Shehu Shagari & PDP Vs Umar Abubaka Yabo & APC & INEC Hussaini Tukur Fani & APC Vs Sarki Ibrahim Arzika & PDP & INEC PDP & Haliru Garba Gidan Hamma Vs APC & Balarebe Salame Abdullahi & INEC Petition No. EPT/SKT/SEN/11/2019 Muhammad Ahmed Maccido & PDP Vs Wamako Aliyu Magatakarda & APC & INEC Hon. Ibrahim Muh’d Gigado Vs Mustapha Abdullahi & APC & INEC Petition No: EPT/SKT/HR/08/19 Muhammad Bello Aliyu & PDP Vs Musa S. Adar & APC & 2 Ors. Petition No. EPT/SKT/HR/04/19 Hon. Isah Salihu Bashir & PDP Vs Yusuf Kurdula & APC & 14 Ors Sani Aminu Isa & APC Vs Muhammed Sa’idu Bargaja & PDP & INEC EDO CHIEF .JUDGE COMMISSIONS CUSTOMARY COURTS IN IGUEBEN L.G.A Edo State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, has commissioned two Customary Courts as constituency projects of Rt. Hon Justin Okkonoboh at Ekpon and Igueben towns in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, at Igueben, Hon. Justice Ikponmwen stated that the essence of the court was not to unnecessarily persecute people but to enable peaceful co-existence of people as there would be anarchy and oppression without Courts. She maintained that the Judiciary remained a very important Arm of Government because it delivers justice to the people and it is expected that there should be meaningful and good Court House everywhere in the State. The Chief Judge commended Rt. Hon. Okonoboh for choosing the judiciary as his focus for his constituency projects, saying it was a proof of his understanding of his role as a legislature adding that laws made must have proper room for interpretation. Presenting the Court houses for commissioning, the former Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly and Initiator of the projects, Rt. Hon. Okonoboh, said he was only delivering on his electioneering promises as expected of him by his people who elected him to represent them in the State House of Assembly. He further said that he was motivated to opt for the construction of Customary Courts as his constituency project when he became aware that there was an approval for Ekpon and Igueben to own Customary Courts. In his goodwill message the Chairman of lgueben Local Government Area, Dr. Josie Ogedegbe, opined that there should be no fear about having Courts anywhere as it remained part of developmental strides, explaining that there must be an avenue for dress for whoever would feel oppressed. The Council Chairman however promised to furnish the constructed Court houses in record time for prompt use. Information Officer, Edo State Judiciary EDO CHIEF JUDGE COMMENDS EDO EXECUTIVE FOR ASSERTIVE OUTLOOK ON DEMOCRACY Edo State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, has commended the Executive Arm of Edo State Government, saying that the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has an assertive outlook on democracy. Hon, Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, who gave this commendation while speaking as chairman on the occasion of the 2019 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Benin City, thanked Mr. Obaseki for his developmental strides and people-oriented policies which formed the evidence of the growth of democracy in the State. The Chief Judge, however, pleaded with all well-meaning individuals and practitioners of law not to tear down the constitution, but to allow the Judiciary to strive independently in all its dealings. She further stressed that there were lots of judicial pronouncements on democracy and the law, stating that the law has a big role to play in advancing the democratic outlook in Nigeria. Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, Prince Collins Ogiegbaen, said the theme of the 2019 Law Week which was “Advancing the Nigerian Democratic Outlook: the Role of Law,” was thoughtfully selected as it touched on the delicate act of balancing on an ordinary scale while it was also set to expose the deadly and negative use of power under a democratic outlook. Delivering the keynote address on “Advancing the Nigerian Democratic Outlook: The Role of Law,” Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa Esq. posited that unless the rights and freedom of citizens were guaranteed, the ruler would most probably run amock and clamp down on all forms of opposition to his programmes and policies, thus compromising or jeopardizing democracy, explaining that there would be no democracy without law. Nwine, Nepen Maureen EDO STATE CHIEF JUDGE BAGS LIFE TIME ACHIEVERS AWARD The Chief Judge, Edo State High Court, Hon. Justice Esohe Frances Ikponmwen, has been conferred with a Life Time Achievers Award by the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch. Receiving the award which was conferred on her during the 2019 Nigerian Bar Association’s Law Week, Chief Judge Esohe Ikponmwen said she was grateful for the honour bestowed on her,and charged members of the Association to uphold the rule of law and the honour that comes from defending the cause of justice, praying God to take the judiciary to greater heights. Acknowledging the Chief Judge during the Conferment of the Award, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, Prince Collins Ogiegbaen, said the Award was in recognition of Justice Ikponmwen’s immense contribution to the uplift and betterment of the Edo State Judiciary. According to Prince Collins Ogiegbaen, Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, who is known to be fair and strict in the dispensation of justice, has brought uniqueness to the State Judiciary, explaining that the Jurist’s tenure as Chief Judge has been harmonious, impactful and staff welfare-oriented. He urged the Chief Judge to continue with her developmental strides as God would continue to strengthen her to do more. Other recipients of the NBA, Benin, Life Time Award, are Hon. Justice Isaac Aluyi (Rtd), Hon. J. O. Olubor (Rtd) and Prof. Osayuki Godwin Oshodin (JP), while the NBA Benin Merit Award was conferred on Hon. Justice Esther Edigin and Hon. Justice Itsebaga Acha, Judges of Edo State High Court. Nwine Nekpen Maureen Information Officer, Edo State Judiciary. Hon. Justice A. N. Ehigiamusoe Retires A Valedictory Court Session has being held in honour of the Hon. Mrs. Justice Ada Nnoyelum Ehigiamusoe on occasion of her retirement from public service as a high court Judge in Edo State Judiciary. In her speech, the Hon. Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Frances Ikponmwen, stated that it is with immense Joy she is presiding over the valedictory court session in honour of Hon. Justice A. N. Ehigiamusoe, stating that the retiring Judge has been an inspiration to many people, describing her as warm, loving to all and undeniably humble. The Hon. Chief Judge also stated that Hon. Justice A. N. Ehigiamusoe contributions over the years to the progressive development of Edo state Judiciary could not be over emphasized as she has spent the better part of her life working in the Edo state Judiciary. She thanked the retiring Judge for her unflinching support over the years and prayed that her post retirement life wiould be filled with greater memories and testimonies to the glory of God. Congratulating Hon. Justice A. N. Ehigiamusoe, the state Attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe who was represented by wole Iyamu SAN, the solicitor General, Edo state Ministry of Justice remarked that the Occasion is the logical culmination of a distinguished and Satisfying Judicial career Devoted to Justice dispensation. described Justice A. N. Ehigiamusoe as one such Jurist who was gentle, yet firm and marked himself distinctly. According to him, Hon. Justice A. N. Ehigiamusoe career is an inspiration and her example is eternal as her carriage in the discharge of justice was faultless. In her response, the retiring Justice Ada Ehigiamusoe thanked God for the opportunity of the valedictory service. She appreciated the people of Edo state who gave her an identity, haven come into the states Judiciary on appointment as Magistrate II, rose steadily and smoothly through the ranks to become the second in command in the hierarchy of Judges in Edo state Judiciary and being privileged to have served in the three Senatorial Districts in the State. Justice Ehigiamusoe further thanked the state’s Chief Judge for the good working relationship that existed between them and also her family for the solid support they had accorded her. Among the dignitaries at the session were the executive Governor of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, represented by the Secretary of the state Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq; the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shuaibu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele, Judges across the state as well as visiting and retired Judges. Nwine, Nekpan Maureen. Information Officer. Edo State Judiciary. Suit No. EPT/SKT/HA/25/19 In the matter of the Election to Sokoto State House of Assembly for Sokoto-South 1 State Constituency held on 9th March, 2019 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEADS OF COURTS AND OTHER JUDGES AND STAFF Trial Within Trial: Regulation by Means of Practice Direction SEVENTH SESSION Trial Within Trial Regulation by Means of Practice Direction THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUDGE SWEARS-IN TWO NOTARY PUBLIC The Edo State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, has sworn in two barristers as Notaries Public for Nigeria. Performing the ceremony in Benin City, Hon. Justice Ikponmwen congratulated the two gentlemen on their well-deserved appointment, reiterating that they had been found fit both in character and in learning, hence their recommendation to the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Hon. Dr. Justice I. T. Muhammed, for their appointment. The Hon. Chief Judge, who urged them to see their appointment as a call to render selfless service to Edo State and Nigeria, maintained that the Notaries Public Act Cap 141 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, Section 2(1) provides that, “The Chief Justice of Nigeria may appoint any fit and proper person being a legal practitioner to be a Notary Public for Nigeria. A notary appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria shall perform the same duties and exercise, the same functions as a Notary in England.” She further stated that having subscribed to the relevant Oath before her as required by Section 3 of the Notaries Public Act, both Notaries, Kingsley Osabuohien Agie, Esq., and Emmanuel Tairu Ojeikhoa, Esq., were now empowered to discharge the duties of Notaries as prescribed by Section 18 of the Notaries Public Act. In his response, Kingsley Agie, Esq., appreciated the efforts of the Hon. Chief Judge of the Edo State Judiciary, pledging that they would not do anything to negate the oath they had taken. He also pledged to do everything within his power not to disappoint the Hon. Chief Judge and the Bar. EDO JUDICIARY PREPARES STAFF FOR RETIREMENT In a bid to prepare its members of staff for a good life after retirement, Edo State Judiciary has organized a one-day seminar for its retiring members of staff. Declaring the seminar open in Benin City, the Edo State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, said it was a unique opportunity for members of staff to have options of what to plan for, while preparing for retirement, explaining that one must be prepared for everything to be done in life. The Chief Judge tasked the participants to make good use of the opportunity to make adequate preparation, psychologically and otherwise in order to glide seamlessly into retirement, saying it was possible for one to live a better life even after retirement. She further thanked the resource persons for being available for the seminar, while expressing her confidence in their ability to equip the participants with the much desired tips ad information required to make good preparation for their retirement. The resources persons at the seminar included Mr. Ehimare Freedom, Director of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture; Mr. Peter Aikhuomobhogbe of Edo ADP; Mr. Godfrey Asiriuwa, Programme Manager, Edo ADP and Prof. J. O. Osamwonyi of the Department of Finance, University of Benin. Some of the lectures delivered at the seminar were “Fish Farming”, “Sustainable Ventures in Agricultural Development (Plantain Production, Piggery and Fertilizer Application)”, “Snailery and Cane Rabbit” as well as “Importance of Saving”. SPEECH BY HON JUSTICE E.F. IKPONMWEN,FCJEI, CHIEF JUDGE OF EDO STATE, AT THE VALEDICTORY COURT SESSION HELD THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018 IN HONOUR OF THE HON. MR. JUSTICE JAMES AIGBULOKO OYAKHIROME. SPEECH BY HON JUSTICE E. F. 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__label__cc	0.553004	0.446996	Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix Driver(s) of the day for me is/are: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2% [ 2 ] 2. Valtteri Bottas 0% [ 0 ] 3. Sebastian Vettel 1% [ 1 ] 4. Charles Leclerc 2% [ 2 ] 5. Alexander Albon 10% [ 12 ] 6. Max Verstappen 30% [ 36 ] 7. Sergio Perez 1% [ 1 ] 8. Lance Stroll 0% [ 0 ] 9. Robert Kubica 1% [ 1 ] 10. George Russell 0% [ 0 ] 11. Carlos Sainz 21% [ 25 ] 12. Lando Norris 1% [ 1 ] 13. Pierre Gasly 29% [ 35 ] 14. Daniil Kvyat 0% [ 0 ] 15. Romain Grosjean 1% [ 1 ] 16. Kevin Magnussen 0% [ 0 ] 17. Nico Hulkenberg 1% [ 1 ] 18. Daniel Ricciardo 0% [ 0 ] 19. Kimi Raikkonen 2% [ 2 ] 20. Antonio Giovinazzi 1% [ 1 ] Total votes : 121 Post subject: Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix If that were true then Norris is going to become the greatest of all time and Hulkenberg is as good as Schumacher. It's been a while since Norris has looked like being quicker than Sainz. As for Hulk, I think time will show that 2018 was a bit of an anomaly, and likely to end up as Sainz's worst year. (I don't really think Sainz is better than Verstappen, however) TheGiantHogweed Exediron wrote: I think Sainz was better last year than the year before. in 2017, he crashed out and retired 3 times. caused more retirements than any other driver that year. 2 of them being very serious incidents that resulted in a grid drop if i am correct. He knocked himself and another driver out both times. Canada nearly causing a pile up of retirements. That IMO should have been a race ban. He pretty much did exactly what Grosjean did at spa 2012. And I agree about sainz and Verstappen. I think Verstappen has improved significently and I'm not sure Sainz has. I think the Mclaren is better than many realise this year and it is often unchallenged by other teams resulting in Sainz not really getting challenged much. (probably why he gets next to no coverage) F1 MERCENARY F1 MERCENARY wrote: Asphalt_World wrote: Max drove very well, but having the fastest car in the race makes it a little less of a drive compared to Sainz and Gasly. Agreed, and while Sainz & Gasly were both excellent, without the safety cars, they wouldn't have finished so close to the front runners. I will say however, with all this talk about Verstappen being the best driver on the grid today… First, no he's not, he's not far off, but I'd venture to say the Sainz is even better. Sainz has put on a clinic in the McLaren this year and hasn't made any mistakes that I can recall. In fact, Sainz is likely the DOTY for me. He's been that good and that consistent all year long. In races where he has the outright pace over his teammate he's run excellent races, but on days when Norris is faster, he usually managed to maintain his pace, maximize his opportunities and finish ahead. Really impressive stiff from Sainz and I think if he were in RBR with Verstappen they'd be awfully close, and wouldn't be surprised to see him best Verstappen. Pretty sure you're basing this statement because you misunderstood and assume something I didn't say. HAMILTON :: VERSTAPPEN :: LECLERC :: BOTTAS :: VETTEL :: SAINZ :: NORRIS KVYAT :: RAIKKONEN :: RUSSEL :: ALBON :: RICCIARDO :: HULKENBURG :: PEREZ STROLL :: MAGNUSSEN :: GROSJEAN :: GASLY :: GIOVANAZZI :: KUBICA I've gone for Gasly, Verstappen and Grosjean. Would have gone for Sainz too if I could. But I think he just did a decent job given how quick Mclaren was. He gained a whole load of positions near the end due to bottas retireing and others messing up / getting penalties and was obviously lucky with the safety car to. Also from what has been discussed, I'm a bit unsure how him and others got away without a penalty. I think Grosjean has been seriously under rated this race. Don't know how i can be the only one giving him a vote. Invade TheGiantHogweed wrote: Sainz was obviously brilliant. That was one of the best drives of his career and his racecraft was generally exemplary, particularly regarding his pass on Perez which was so skillfully executed. One of the drivers of the day. Invade wrote: I did say I would add him if I could. I think it is stranger that there are no votes what so ever other than mine for Grosjean rather than a few missing out sainz. I also said that I don't normally like doing this, but it was a sort of sympathy vote towards Grosjean because i feel his great performance just was not recognised. It was his MGU-K problem that likely allowed Sainz to go by and he didn't do it in a clean way IMO. He pushed Grosjean onto the grass / artificial grass when Grosjean was still fully along side. If Grosjean hadn't driven onto that (which could have gone wrong), then there would have been contact. Grosjean wasn't very happy with this either and quite understandably. Because of the rest of his drive, I would have voted him as well, but I have tried to explain the reason why I went for Grosjean over him as there was only a choice of 3. Siao7 I think the battles further back are generally unreported, especially if you only watch the highlights. I wasn't even aware of the push from Sainz before you mentioned it. Siao7 wrote: Yes, I myself didn't see this. Until they showed a replay of the guys at the front at the restart, you could just about see what Sainz did to Grosjean, and it certainly was a beet cheeky. Grosjean was fully alongside as they completed a right hand turn and he was nearly completely pushed off track by Sainz. Sainz went much wider after the turn then he needed to and Grosjean already left more than enough room because Sainz looked to be understeering into him. The more I think about it the more I come to the opinion that Sainz drove an absolutely tremendous race. He came through the whole field in a Mclaren, hardly the same as doing it in a top 3 car and was easily faster than his team mate. Then at the end of the race he has all the cards stacked against him and somehow manages to hold position. I voted for Verstappen, Gasly and Sainz but if I could only vote 1 it would be Sainz. His race was more impressive than Gasly's who really only gained positions because people fell off in front of him. At the end of the race with all the chaos and including Bottas retiring, Gasly and Sainz both gained the same number of positions. Other than 1 impressive overtake on perez, all of the rest should have just been expected really. Other than perhaps his team mate who I think should have done better. That McLaren is no slouch. When I look back at the race in detail as well as the pit stops other drivers made, I think he actually overtook on track 8 times including both stints. Not including him getting by Magnussen and Ricciardo as they both had damage as Sainz past. And one of them was on Grosjean at the end which I think was done in an unreasonable manner. The rest was done by strategy which he did do really well with admittedly. But on lap 45, he was in 14th. Several laps later, he was in 9th. But he had only actually overtaken Noris. The rest had all pitted at an incredibly convenient time that avoided troubling Sainz. To me things sort of went his way throughout a lot of the race. Then came the safety car. He will have been under pressure due to old tyres at the end which he did very well with (other than overtaking Grosjean). Other than that, i think it was that due to the lack of coverage, i think it was sort of hidden that he benefited from so many things when i look more closely. He didn't overtake anywhere near as many as his results make it look. Most cars that he did go by were a fair bit slower than him. I think the main stand out for him was that he made his tyres last. But then I think the safety car helped him here. But then as you point out, he did have to hold position and he has Saubers behind him on way better tyres which he did keep behind. I'd still vote him if I could vote for 4 drivers, but I don't think he was the main stand out driver for the weekend and IMO has possibly been slightly over rated actually. At the end of the race with all the chaos and including Bottas retiring, Gasly and Sainz both gained the same number of positions. Other than 1 impressive overtake on perez, all of the rest should have just been expected really. Other than perhaps his team mate who I think should have done better. That McLaren is no slouch. When I look back at the race in detail as well as the pit stops other drivers made, I think he actually overtook on track 8 times. Not including him getting by Magnussen and Ricciardo as they both had damage as Sainz past. And one of them was on Grosjean at the end which I think was done in an unreasonable manner. The rest was done by strategy which he did do really well with admittedly. But on lap 45, he was in 14th. Several laps later, he was in 9th. But he had only actually overtaken Noris. The rest had all pitted at an incredibly convenient time that avoided troubling Sainz. To me things sort of went his way throughout a lot of the race. Then came the safety car. He will have been under pressure due to old tyres at the end which he did very well with (other than overtaking Grosjean). Other than that, i think it was that due to the lack of coverage, i think it was sort of hidden that he benefited from so many things when i look more closely. Overtaking 8 cars in a midfield car is very good going especially on a 1 stop strategy. Was the Mclaren the class of the midfield? It didn't look it in Norris hands? He certainly had to do a lot more to get his 3rd place than Gasly had to do to get his second. The safety car actually should have hurt him not helped. He turned it into a plus with his excellent driving. Really it was a weekend where things fell against him and he made the best of it. Given his circumstances he shouldn't have been able to get a podium. I think Noris has very often been disappointing on race day which is not the case in qualifying. And yes, I personally think that a lot of this year, the Mclaren has been easily the best of the rest. There have been many races where Sainz has sort of been in the middle of nowhere. Behind the top 3 teams and above the others. Hasn't been much of a challenge, but I don't think it is all down to him being excellent this year. I think the car is better than many realise. I feel if verstappen or Hamilton was driving it, it would much more often have sneaked into the top 6 at least in qualifying. He has been extremely solid, but not that impressive IMO. I'm still not against it being a very good drive, but without all these other things happening, he would have been 8th or 9th Maybe even out of the points without Ricciardo messing up his race and Grosjean having issues. That isn't even close to a podium. Would we have been quite as amazed if he finished this low? I'm not convinced. Points all to often mean everything with votes. For the ability of his car, I'd say it was similar to Stroll's drive in Baku when he got on the podium. Kept it pretty clean and made the most of of crazy circumstances. But to me wasn't incredible. What makes you think Hamilton or Verstappen would get it into the top six in qualifying at times? Is there any evidence for that other than a long winded cross-driver comparison? You think Sainz is that bad? For Hamilton or Verstappen to start beating one of the big boys in the Mclaren they would have to be about 0.75 at least quicker than Sainz or Norris. That would probably put Sainz and Norris at best around Stroll kind of speed. Considering the cross comparison between Sainz/Hulk/Ricciardo/Verstappen this seems unlikely. Probably 0.3 at most. I personally think Verstappen has improved significantly more than Sainz has. Verstappen is making Red Bull seem better than it is, and yes, I wouldn't be surprised that if there was a top driver in the Mclaren that it would more often challenge red bull or at least be a fair bit closer. He's also only got a rookie team mate who may also be making him look better. I also think that I think if he was in a top team against Verstappen or hamilton, I don't think he'd do that well. At least not as well as some are getting the impression of based on his performance this year. Norris isn't a good comparison. And I'm not totally sure if it is always McLaren that results on Sainz sometimes not doing quite as well. I mean i know i could well be wrong with this, but i don't think he's been maximising the performance out that car this year. Results wise i'd probably say so most of the time, but i myself think the car being better than others think it is has helped a lot with this. If you think Verstappen or Hamilton could regularly get among the top teams in that McLaren then you have to think Sainz and Norris are at least among the slowest drivers if not the two actual slowest drivers in F1. I think that's a big call with about zero evidence to back it up. Yea i did over do it when I said much more often. What I do believe is sometimes. Like I mentioned, If Verstappen was not at Red Bull, it is likely that there won't be a driver as good as him that replaces him. This would also likely mean that Sainz has a better chance of occasionally beating a red Bull in qualifying. I noticed that in france, Norris was a tiny fraction of a second behind Verstappen. To me showing that it could well have been possible that if the drivers were the other way round that Verstappen could well have occasionally out qualified one or both of the red bulls. In terms of 1 lap pace, I'm not sure there is any difference between hamilton and Verstappen being the best on the grid. And having two weaker drivers than verstappen in the Red Bull could have made this possible sometimes. Remember how often even Sainz out qualified Gasly? I think Verstappen being at McLaren would have resulted in this happening more. I shouldn't have said often, But I certainly think That if Verstappen wasn't at Red Bull and was in this team, it would sometimes be possible a few more times. They even both outqualified Vettel in france. There have been a few times this year when I think a top driver in the McLaren could have beaten the slowest 'Big Three' team -- Bahrain comes to mind, and maybe France as mentioned above. But definitely not very often. Pullrod Yes you are very wrong with this and like you many others as I believe Verstappen would have crashed much more than Sainz. Despite driving a RB he has been always involved in some sort of first lap scrap and the Bahrain's race you cite against Sainz guess who was the other driver involved in the contact? Verstappen. People have this impression that RB is never good enough and because his teammate are finding it difficult to drive "his" cars just like Alonso's teammates so the 10s tend to flock at every opportunity even when Verstappen fluffs the start and finish lower than his starting position. Pullrod wrote: I'm not at all convinced Verstappen would crash more than Sainz. Verstappen and Sainz have both had very bad points in their careers in terms of crashing or having some very clumsy collisions with bad results. I think they both have been better this year, but still think Verstappen would do a lot better than sainz. I also think that Verstappen extremely rarely lacks pace whereas I think Sainz does more often - especially over a single lap. I think Noris often makes him look bad here. In Bahrian, I initially blamed Verstappen, and someone in this forum actually seemed to think that was unreasonable. I now think both could have done a better job. I'm not sure I was ever more against Sainz than Verstappen for this. (1)I'm not at all convinced Verstappen would crash more than Sainz. Verstappen and Sainz have both had very bad points in their careers in terms of crashing or having some very clumsy collisions with bad results. (2)I think they both have been better this year, but still think Verstappen would do a lot better than sainz . I also think that Verstappen extremely rarely lacks pace whereas I think Sainz does more often - especially over a single lap. I think Noris often makes him look bad here. (1) The data is there. No need to do gymnastics. And if you crash or DNF you get a fat 0 points or very bad results. The other driver similar to Verstappen who seem to be a magnet for other cars in the first laps is Vettel. (2) That's your opinion and I think that Verstappen look a LOT better because of his teammates who can not cope with the car AND the team the way it is, similar to Alonso. I have worked(not played) on simulators and it is simply impossible for 2 competent drivers to be so distant like it happened with ALO-VAN and VER-GAS for example. They might be less talented but the gap is not what people see and is the result of many things that go beyond the car. May be you can check my post history but I have said a long time ago that SAI would have done better against VER than RIC. He is easily a TOP driver(talent wise) but his problem is that he was not 16 years old when he started, his father minds his own business and he is very humble unlike the classic ccky F1 driver. Just wait when he will put his hands on a Mercedes/RB/Ferrari. Norris is doing well and qualifying means nothing because it depends mainly on tyre temperatures. Lewis Hamilton has been crp in this department this year but look at how many races he has won. And what about Leclerc? Last edited by Pullrod on Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:05 am, edited 2 times in total. I also think that Verstappen extremely rarely lacks pace whereas I think Sainz does more often - especially over a single lap. I think Noris often makes him look bad here. It's interesting that this perception seems to have stuck to Sainz. Based on most people's reactions, you'd think Norris was winning the qualifying battle against Sainz -- but actually, the last time Norris out-qualified Sainz was Belgium, and has since been beaten five straight times (Brazil not counted at all) at an average gap of +0.434 seconds. The closest he's gotten to out-qualifying Sainz since Belgium was in Japan, where he was only +0.160 off. On the other hand, Leclerc doesn't have this issue. Vettel beat him 6 times out of the first 7, but the perception is that he's the quicker qualifier based on his more recent form. I just wonder why that's the case for Leclerc and not for Norris. Gasly maybe -- 7 tenths is hard to credit between two competent F1 drivers. But Vandoorne was only more like 3 tenths off Alonso, which I don't find nearly as hard to believe. Different circuits need different characteristics and since two clones are not driving the car, it is impossible(for two competent drivers) to win the battle 20-0 in qualifying no matter you name or talent in a "normal" season. kleefton Not a popular thought but I agree. This is F1, and it's not just Gasly that was way off, we now see Albon is way off too. No way would two different drivers on the grid be that far away from their teammate if things were completely equal. Matthew Carter also thought similarly in his latest Missed Apex podcast appearance, and I believe Rosberg flagged it also earlier in the season as well. Verstappen is really good, just not as good as it seems. kleefton wrote: The gaps not that big. Why is a 0.4-0.5 tenth gap between a top driver and a rookie so unbelievable? It's not far off what I'd expect an average F1 driver to be off Hamilton or Verstappen. Edit - The average across the sessions they can be compared, where neither were getting a grid penalty is 0.33. Hardly unrealistic. I should have said that Norris often made him look weaker. I think Sainz should almost always have beeen outqualifying Norris (specially to begin with). In was aware that Sainz had been better more recently, but as I said, I think he should be. It is his 5th season in F1 after all. So in terms of qualifying in the first half of the season, I would say the amount of times Sainz was out qualified was actually a negative point to his season. I myself don't rate Norris very highly and especially in the races which is why I don't think Sainz has been that amazing a lot of the time. I know I probably will be in the minority though. The problem I have is this. You seem to be making a judgement on Sainz based on Norris and making a judgement on Norris based on Sainz. You don't rate Norris because he isn't beating Sainz who you don't rate. You don't rate Sainz much because he isn't beating Norris more handily who you don't rate. You don't rate Norris because he isn't beating Sainz. I have compared qualifying between the two, and mentioned that Sainz should have beaten him more convincingly especially at the start of the season. I still think that is the case given Norris is a rookie against a driver who has been in F1 for nearly 5 years. During the races Sainz has been better than him. I shouldn't have given the reason i did in my last post as i pretty much disagree with myself in the bold highlighted part. I'm guessing i must have changed what I was writing part way through and not read it through before posting. I do think Norris has often been underwhelming in the races yes - but he is a rookie. This isn't the reason why I am against was thinking Sainz wasn't quite as impressive as others think. That is just my personal opinion that the car is stronger than Sainz is making it look. I'm happy for anyone to agree here. But I think there are a few more weekends where i feel he could have got higher positions than he did somehow. This is valid for every for every driver on the grid or do you expect Sainz to be perfect? You said the car is stronger than Sainz makes it look so what about the RB or do we rate cars based on the fallacy of the teammate? McLaren is not strong enough for a legit podium position so I don't see how you can say otherwise. No driver performs miracles(see the years of Alonso in the McLaren) and can only go as fast as the car can. Another opinion of mine is that verstappen does often bring it into the mix with the other two teams, which I think other drivers would struggle with far more than him. I myself have sometimes thought Red Bull is as far off Mercedes and Ferrari as McLaren are off Red Bull. And on those weekends, Verstappen has been closer or sometimes beaten one of them. But yes, you can certainly saying this is predicting stuff that may not be accurate. Yes there's almost certainly a delta between between the very best drivers and Sainz and it is part of what makes the gap look as big as it looks. I'm very interested in seeing how Norris develops next season. I've been very impressed with his rookie season. I don't think we've seen many better in recent times. For 2020 he needs to get better at race management and start to pull ahead of Sainz. When you can lock up and completely blow a corner like Max did at COTA and still end up half a sec up on someone driving the same car something is not right. Moreover when you are 4 tenths faster at Interlagos it means your advantage is likely a whole lot more than 4-5 tenths on most tracks. I’ve said it before; this average gap that some forumers use as if it was gospel is meaningless to me because there are too many factors that skew it. What is certain is that whoever is in the second Redbull car is miles off Max. We cannot quantify the gap precisely though. It's usually about half a second. I think the fastest driver in F1 are about 0.75 faster than the slowest drivers (minus Kubica). Therefore I don't see Verstappen being half a second quicker than Albon as unrealistic. Without any evidence on the contrary I think it's a bit unfair on Verstappen to say he's doing too good a job to be believed. Out of interest how close would they have to be for you to believe the gap was genuine?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3361
__label__cc	0.678614	0.321386	Friends of Alewife Reservation (FAR) Join Email List Get email when website is updated What We Do (Volunteer!) Belmont Conservation Commission rebuts Epsilon Developer's refusal to recognize identity and functioning of the forest and its wildlife, and condition of the town sewer system. With changed consultants (Rizzo Inc) the same denial stands and facts remain. Present developer does not recognize functioning and identity of the Uplands. added to website February 21, 2006 Epsilon Report - Rebuttal On November 25, 2003 the Belmont Conservation Commission submitted a report to the Board of Selectmen stating its concerns about the impact of a residential development project proposed by O'Neill Properties Group upon the resource areas at and near the Uplands site. On December 9, 2003, the developer'sconsultant, Epsilon, submitted a report critical of the written evaluation the Conservation Commission submitted to the Town. We would like to clarify our point of view at this time. We were asked to contribute an assessment of the environmental impacts of this project. The Epsilon report refers to its plan to comply with state regulations. Compliance will be a topic for discussion during site plan approval hearings for whatever project is submitted. We wish that complying with state regulations mitigated all significant impacts from development upon natural resources, but we do not believe that is the case. In this case, we remain convinced that the Uplands development project will have negative environmental impacts in the following areas - 1. Water Quality. Increases in stormwater runoff pollutant loadings (heavy metals, nutrients, petroleum hydrocarbons)and very likely increases in sanitary sewage discharged to Little Pond subwatersheds. 2. Water Quantity. Increases in the volume of stormwater runoff from the Uplands parcel into an area already experiencing damaging flooding. 3. Wildlife Habitat. Loss of all or very nearly all core forested habitat in the Alewife-Uplands-Little Pond natural area. Reduction of remaining habitat values by increased exposure to noise, artificial light regimes, air and water pollution. Other direct environmental impacts are best viewed as the opportunity costs of the proposed land use changes; loss of recreation value, loss of educational value, loss of historic and/or archaeological value. The remainder of this letter includes specific comments on the Epsilon letter of December 9, 2003. Despite the fact that Epsilon notes in its letter report that the Uplands site is privately owned and should not be identified as a fundamental portion of the Alewife area wildlife habitat reserves, they then go on to acknowledge the wider habitat when they say that of the entire 120-acre Alewife Reservation, their development will impact a mere 5.1% (This is the 5.1% containing the unique forest, home of a number of species which need abutting wetlands to survive.) This reliance on a small percentage area loss as an indicator of minimal impact to wildlife habitat ignores the unique, site-specific values of the Uplands parcel. Valuable wildlife habitat, as documented in the Alewife-Uplands-Little Pond area, is an interrelated system of structure and function. As a simple analogy, a person might easily survive the loss of 5.1% of his total body mass through diet and exercise, but if the 5.1% loss were, through some other impact, to include the heart or other vital organ then there would be would be irreparable harm. In this case, as in other site-specific assessments, simple percentage arguments are not convincing. The special value of the Uplands site is that it contains relatively extensive forestland in close conjunction to a pond and a river which is in itself in close conjunction to permanently protected open space. Epsilon?s analysis consistently ignores the site-specific values of the Uplands parcel. This site is the only significant natural area above the 100-year floodplain in the Alewife area. Our concern is to protect the natural resources of Belmont and the abutting Alewife Reservation in the Mystic River watershed area from the likely negative impacts of this development. We believe the decisions we make for this land have regional/watershed implications as well, and that the project must be evaluated regionally. The fact that Epsilon states that beech-birch-maple is a common forest subtype elsewhere does not contradict the Commission's statement that this forest type is unique in the Boston Basin, and is the only mature forest in the Alewife region. Again, Epsilon's rebuttal letter ignores the unique and site-specific context of the Uplands parcel. Epsilon does not address the impacts of the loss of most of the dense monoculture silver maple stand. They miss the critical point about silver maple buds as an important food source for wildlife: the specific timing of the late-winter early spring bud break provides important food resource at a time when other foods are difficult for birds to find. Epsilon lists other tree sources of food (buds, twigs, bark, berries) found on the project site, but fails to note that many or most of these would also be removed if the project goes forward, reducing overall supply not only on-site but also in the larger Reservation area. The report asserts that once the project were built, some smaller number of trees left standing outside their impact area would still provide general winter wildlife food value. This may be true, in part, but it does not follow, as Epsilon asserts, that there would be no significant impact if most of the trees in the silver maple forest are eliminated. The squarish forested area designated for the new buildings currently provides food and dense cover which would no longer be available for forest-interior wildlife seeking refuge. Any remaining wildlife habitat at the Uplands parcel would be of reduced value overall and useful only to common edge-dependent wildlife species. A number of our earlier comments focussed on buffer zones, the principal protection which the law affords for our designated resource areas, the ?skin? protecting the ?viscera.? O?Neill?s plans to cut into the buffers by the insertion of fire roads and bits of buildings erodes this essential protection. Although Epsilon is correct that the Belmont Conservation Commission has, over the years, approved projects within wetland buffer zones, we would not claim that these past approvals have had ?no impacts on downgradient wetlands.? We do our best to condition work proposed within buffer zones so that the work-related impacts to wetland resource areas are minimal, but we are under no illusions that we are entirely successful. Despite planned detention basins for this project, and notwithstanding O?Neill?s peak rate data, we are not convinced that there will be adequate control of runoff volume into the receiving water system during storm events, and we are concerned that the latter may contribute to flooding downstream. The proposed development will discharge more pollutants in stormwater runoff than currently drain from the undeveloped site. Epsilon has submitted no information on the impacts of additional pollutant loading to the already stressed receiving water environment. Furthermore, hypothetical compliance with DEP's stormwater management standards (since final site use and engineering plans have not yet been submitted) does not eliminate the validity of the Commission's concerns over the quality, quantity and location of groundwater recharge from the undeveloped Uplands site. We stand by our assertion that unless Belmont's sewer system is restored very substantially, development of the Uplands will very likely contribute to the volume of sanitary sewerage discharge to Little Pond and Little River. In closing, please note that, today, we know more about the impacts of development on natural resources than we did in years past. Our understanding of incremental negative impacts on wildlife and water quality, as parcel after parcel of undeveloped area is developed, has increased. With this new knowledge, our efforts to preserve irreplaceable, site-specific resources such as the Uplands silver maple forest must also increase.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3364
__label__cc	0.724057	0.275943	Nettle - Urtica dioica The common Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of the first edible wild plants to emerge in the spring and can be found growing in rich soils in forest clearings, stream banks, old fields or wastelands and disturbed soil. The stem is ridged, bristly and hairy, the leaves grow opposite one another and are oval or heart shaped at the base, narrowing to a long point, with toothed edges. Tassel-like clusters of greenish flowers appear in the Summer, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The stem and leaves are notoriously covered in stiff stinging hairs, the tip of which breaks off when touched, leaving a hollow hair which injects the skin with a fluid containing irritant poison. The juice from the stem of the stinging nettle actually makes a remedy to the plants' sting - next time you're stung try breaking the stem and applying the juice to relieve the stinging sensation. Failing that you'll usually find the faithful Dock Leaf growing nearby, the leaves contain chemicals which will neutralise the sting and cool the skin. A valuable plant for a wide range of wildlife, the stinging nettle harbours an incredible number of insects and invertebrates - some of which, like the nettle weevil, exist solely on nettles. Red admiral, small tortoiseshell, painted lady, comma and peacock butterflies are all attracted to stinging nettles, where they will lay their eggs, the resulting caterpillars having an immediate source of nutritious food. Nettle patches also tend to support over-wintering aphids, which provide an early food source for ladybirds and their larvae and lacewing larvae. The honeydew produced by aphids will also provide food for ants - and in return the ants will protect the aphids from other predators. Not surprisingly the nettle patch is a magnet for birds and other insect-eaters, whilst seed eating birds will be attracted in the late summer when the nettle produces a huge quantity of seeds. . Nettles are also useful for plant life as well and a rich plant feed can be made from steeping nettles in water to make a 'nettle tea' which can be used neat to spray on foliage to deter pests and prevent fungal diseases, or used diluted to water the plants or soil. Alternatively nettles can be added to the compost heap where its nitrogen will assist in the breaking down of other plant matter. It has been reported that herbs with stinging nettles as neighbours tend to be healthier than those without and have a higher concentration of essential oils, making them more resiliant to pests. Nettles tend to rob the soil of nutrients, resulting in a plant rich in minerals and vitamins, including iron, sulphur and silicon, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D and A and chlorophyll - for a healthy addition to your meals try steaming or cooking the fresh young nettle-tops, in much the same way as Spinach, and serve as a vegetable garnished with butter, use as an ingredient for a healthy soup, or add to a vegetarian lasagne or pasta bake. The French are so passionate about the stinging nettle that they make it not only into the classic soup, but also omelettes, sauces, jam and icecream (!), syrups, ales and liqueurs. If you are harvesting your own nettles for consumption be sure to pick only young, fresh tops, ideally in the Spring, although you should be able to harvest fresh tops throughout the Summer - wear some thick gardening gloves to avoid being stung, or snip the tops off so that they fall into a basket. Ensure that you only pick nettles which are free from crop spray and avoid ones found growing by the side of busy roads or in built up areas. If you are harvesting the root the best time is in the Autumn. The practice of urtication (generally as a remedy to rheumatic and arthritic aches and pains) dates back at least 2,000 years - fresh nettles are used to sting the affected area. This practice still continues today, and those that use it do report considerable relief from arthritic pains, but if you'd prefer a gentler option try drinking a nettle infusion on a regular basis - which will help clear out toxins in your joints. Nettle has a long history of use for arthritis, rheumatism and gout, and is effective at treating other inflammatory conditions such as tendonitis and bursitis. A cleansing tea, especially beneficial to the liver and kidneys and the circulatory system, can be made by infusing 1 teaspoon of dried nettle to one cup of freshly boiled water - leave to infuse covered for at least 5 minutes. Blends particularly well with lemon balm and tastes delicious with a dash of fresh lemon juice. A nettle infusion is helpful in anaemic cases, especially where the anaemia is a result of heavy menstrual bleeding, and is an ideal cuppa for the 'time of the month', when it will help remedy bloating and breast tenderness, as well as heavy periods - and its iron content is an added bonus. Nettle tea is also an effective remedy for dust and pollen related allergies / hay fever and asthma - in fact the stinging nettle is highly beneficial to the respiratory system in general, and has a long history of use in treatments for bronchitis, whooping cough, colds, tuberculosis and related lung problems. Culpeper recommended the use of nettles to ’...consume the phlegmatic superfluities in the body of man, that the coldness and moisture of winter has left behind.’ I mentioned earlier that nettle is beneficial to the kidneys - so it should come as no surprise that it's a remedy for [and preventative of] kidney stones. It's also a remedy for bladder infections - and it's a gentle and safe herb so you can happily drink several cups of nettle tea a day. It will help flush out toxins and support your kidneys, liver and circulatory and respiratory systems (which will in turn help remedy respiratory problems, clean out toxin build ups in joints and inflamed joints and tendons etc..) For skin conditions dried nettles make an excellent healing ingredient to facial steams, and a nettle infusion or cream is good for acne, boils, and oily skin. Nettles are great for the hair (and have been cited as a remedy to thinning hair and baldness). If you're cooking any nettles up to eat, reserve the water you use to cook them in and use it as a hair rinse. Or you could just brew up a strong infusion of dried nettle leaves [and / or roots] and use as a hair rinse / scalp friction, or make up a herbal cider vinegar by steeping nettles in cider vinegar for a few weeks. Of course, drinking (or eating) nettles will also help improve hair condition. Plant fibres from the stem of the nettles have a long history of use in the making of everything from ropes and papers, clothing and tablecloths, to sails and fishing nets and makes a surprisingly strong and smooth-textured fabric - reputedly stronger than cotton and finer than Hemp. A Bronze Age burial in Denmark revealed a shroud created from such fabric. During World Wars I and II the tough plant fibres were made into textiles and during WWII nettles were collected in quantity to prepare a dye for military uniforms. This role as a plant dye was not a new one, it has a long history of use as a popular wool and yarn dye - the leaves a yield a green dye, whereas the roots boiled with salt or alum yield a beautiful yellow dye. Modern research into Nettle as a crop suggests that although it gives a lower fibre yield than flax, it represents a much more environmentally friendly fibre crop compared to cotton - not only does it require less agrochemicals and irrigation, but as previously stated also supports numerous species of wildlife. Long live the Stinging Nettle! A passage from Les Miserables concerning the lovely Stinging Nettle : 'One day he (Monsieur Madeleine) saw some peasants busy plucking out Nettles; he looked at the heap of plants uprooted and already withered, and said - "They are dead. Yet it would be well if people knew how to make use of them. When the nettle is young, its leaf forms an excellent vegetable; when it matures, it has filaments and fibres like hemp and flax. Nettle fabric is as good as canvas. Chopped, the nettle is good for poultry; pounded it is good for cattle. The seed of the nettle mingled with fodder imparts a gloss to the coats of animals; its root mixed with salt produces a beautiful yellow colour. It is besides excellent hay and can be cut twice. And what does the nettle require? Little earth, no attention, no cultivation. Only the seed falls as it ripens, and is difficult to gather. That is all. With a little trouble, the nettle would be useful; it is neglected, and becomes harmful." ' from "Food for Free" by Richard Mabey 4 large handfuls of nettle tops 50 g (2 oz) butter 2 pints of vegetable stock 1 tablespoon of creme fraiche Seasoning, including grated nutmeg 1. Strip the nettles from the thicker stalks, and wash. 2. Melt the butter and simmer the chopped onion until golden. 3. Add the nettles and the chopped potatoes and cook for two to three minutes. 4. Add the stock, and simmer for 20 minutes, using a wooden spoon from time to time to crush the potatoes. 5. Add the seasoning, plus a little grated nutmeg and serve with a whirl of creme fraiche 6 Or, if you would prefer a smoother soup, put the mixture through a liquidizer first. Reheat, and add seasoning and creme fraiche. The poet, Campbell, complaining of the little attention paid to the Nettle in England, tells us: 'In Scotland, I have eaten nettles, I have slept in nettle sheets, and I have dined off a nettle tablecloth. The young and tender nettle is an excellent potherb. The stalks of the old nettle are as good as flax for making cloth. I have heard my mother say that she thought nettle cloth more durable than any other species of linen.'	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3367
__label__cc	0.695327	0.304673	Posts Tagged 'North America' REVS’ Underground Autobiography This article by Hannah Frishberg originally appeared on Urban Omnibus. “To Joe Public: You might be askin’ yourself right now, what is this shit…what is this all about? Its about a kid who is just livin’ his life and 03.07.2014 / By Partizan How to Hack an Apple Ad For many of our interventions in Moscow, we often co-opt official language like city navigation, notices and warning signs in public spaces. The tactic is to tell the truth about the real condition of public spaces, plans of government etc. 18.03.2013 / By Make Make Decapitalizing Public Space Street art is as transient as life itself; it often disappears as quickly as it appears. This ephemeral nature gives the work a freedom, spontaneity, and playfulness seldom reached in other, more lasting forms of art. With street art, a Jordan Seiler: Curating the City Cities are increasingly dominated by advertisements. In 2007, the mayor of the Brazilian city of São Paulo passed a ‘clean city law’, forbidding any form of commercial communication outdoors. And as a result, artists started to occupy walls with colors 06.02.2013 / By Shriya Ted Ullrich: Open Source Urbanism through Product Design Ted Ullrich is a Chicago born, New York City based inventor and entrepreneur, working at the intersection of art, science and technology. He has a Masters in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech, focused on technology, cities and transit; but his A Day With Occupy Sandy Recovery This text is a re-post of John Burkhart’s experience volunteering in the aftermath of hurricane sandy. Maybe the most interesting thing about Occupy Sandy (“a coordinated relief effort to distribute resources and volunteers to help neighborhoods and people affected by Media and Tactics for Citizen Engagement Our second Cooperative Urbanism workshop tried to connect online and offline communities and support different forms of citizen activities in Moscow. The question we began with was: how can media and technology help communities take direct action to improve their urban Tim Davis’ DIY Olympics Cities around the world are becoming generic and suburban – proliferating with malls, highways for cars, and parking lots. Suburban spaces restrict free movement and reduce the random interactions that define city life. But they might also be ideal sites Evan Roth: Hacking and Popular Culture Evan Roth is a researcher, artist and hacktivist whose work creates open source tools that promote empowerment and free culture. He uses the ethos of a hacker to challenge systems, whether in code or in the city. He recently won the Mike Lydon: Tactical Urbanism for Urban Replanning Tactical Urbanism is a term used to describe a new movement of place-making and change-making in cities around the world. It is also the title of a publication that promotes these ideas of immediate, short term improvements and changes in	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3372
__label__wiki	0.568993	0.568993	The Pretender - Infantus Series by Miki Yamuri » Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:24 am Edward woke up when the rays of dawn streamed through his window and shone on his face. The bright sun was rising over the Infantus horizon into the vivid orange of the planet’s morning sky. He looked at the bars around him and decided he’d better wet his diaper, again, as he usually did in the morning, because soon … “Good morning, Eddie!” said Felicia, the Nanabot who took care of the nursery where he lived, along with several other young adult Infantus citizens. She came up to his crib and lowered the side, saying, “Let’s check your diaper … yes indeedy, you’re a wet baby, aren’t you? We’ll just get that off you and get you into the tub.” She left his pacifier in and started undressing him, removing the footed sleeper that zipped up the back, making it difficult for him to remove it himself. Then she took off the onesie that kept his diaper from sagging, leaving him naked except for the diaper and carrying nothing but the pacifier in his mouth. She picked him up with android strength and carried him to the bathroom, where she removed his diaper and put it in the diaper pail, then put him in a tub of warm bubbly water that was all ready for him. After scrubbing him carefully all over, she then washed his hair and rinsed it out, then drained the tub, lifted him out, and dried him off, then set him down on a new diaper on top of the changing table, sprinkled baby powder precisely where it needed to be, and fastened the diaper onto him. Then she carried him back out into the nursery, put a clean red and blue onesie on him, along with a yellow and white bib, and took him to the dining room for breakfast. She buckled him into his high chair, set his tray in front of him, and said, “There you are, Eddie -- all ready for breakfast!” Then she departed, ready to wake up another baby. As another Nanabot named Christie fed him baby oatmeal, Edward sighed and wondered whether he’d get a chance today. There was just … so little opportunity for him to be himself, his real self. Before he’d moved out of his parents’ nursery, he’d thought that when he did move out, he’d be able to find a way to … well … be more independent. But as it was, he couldn’t afford to have a home of his own, so he was just another baby, taken care of by Nanabots in a shared nursery, instead of being taken care of by the family Nanabot alongside his parents. Edward dreamed of being an adult on a planet where there were no adults. He imagined growing up on a planet where no one grew up. He wanted something that he didn’t know the words for and saw no one around him doing. But somehow, as he ignored the latest cartoon adventures of Florence the Floppit on the video screens, he knew that he wanted it nevertheless. After his breakfast, Christie wiped his face off with a large warm washcloth and removed his bib, then dressed him in a Freddie Floppit themed outfit including a shirt, overalls, socks, and chunky baby shoes. His thick diaper made him toddle as he took a few unsteady steps around the room until the third Nanabot, Polly, lifted him into a soft pink floating cloud, buckled him in, and sent him off out the door to work. His pacifier had left his mouth for a few moments during his bath when Felicia had washed his face, and it had been out while Christie had fed him breakfast, and each time they had cleaned it, but now it was back in his mouth, and as he passed by other floating cloud strollers on the walkways, he saw every other baby had his or her pacifier in his or her mouth as usual, sucking happily. But Edward was not sucking happily on his; it just sat there in his mouth, because he felt no need to have it there. He’d tried to go without it, but Nanabots everywhere just kept putting it back in. Once he’d tried throwing it on the ground, but they just cleaned it before returning it. He’d destroyed one by dropping it into machinery, but the next Nanabot had just given him a new one. Everyone assumed he wanted it there, and he had no reason to doubt that everyone else, without their pacifiers, would grow upset and even burst into a crying fit. But Edward really didn’t need it. When he arrived at his workplace, another Nanabot lifted him out of his cloud stroller, carried him inside while checking his diaper, and deposited him in a playpen where he disconsolately played with a controller for a toy robot. Well, he knew it wasn’t just a toy robot. He knew that there was a real robot too, down in the iridium mines, and he and a number of others were collaborating on controlling the mining bot with the help of a sophisticated computer that combined their seemingly random thought processes into a cogent series of instructions, making it seem to them like play. In reality, though, they were participating in the efficient extraction of a metal that was essential to industry and technology. But Edward didn’t want to play. He wanted to really control the robot and make it mine the iridium himself. Instead, all he got to do was make a toy robot roll around the playpen on its wheels and turn its head around. There were many who found this fascinating. But for Edward it was boring. “Break time!” said the company’s Nanabot, picking Edward up and carrying him to the playroom where he could talk to his coworkers. The Nanabot checked his diaper and found it still dry. “Hmm,” she said, “you must be dehydrated.” So she plucked his pacifier out and replaced it with a bottle of electrolyte formula. Edward sighed. Just because he had a bladder capacity while everyone else just emptied theirs into their diapers at the slightest provocation, the Nanabots assumed he wasn’t getting enough fluids. Well, now he’d be finding his bladder completely full very soon, and several times more today besides. There would be no other course of action but to wet his diaper. By the time he was done with his bottle and the Nanabot set him down in the playroom, the others were already busy playing. Christina and Annie were playing with the dollhouse, and Tanya and Johnny were playing with stick-together blocks. “Eddie!” said Annie. “Come over here and play the Daddy! Christina’s being the Mommy and I’m being the baby but you’re so good at it that we saved Daddy for you!” Edward crawled over and picked up the Daddy doll. These dollhouses were a relic of some sort of earlier time, when Mommy and Daddy wouldn’t have been treated like babies. Mommy and Daddy had a car, and they drove places to get things done. Oh, what Edward wouldn’t have given for that kind of life. “What’s wrong, Eddie?” asked Christina. “You don’t seem happy. In fact, it seems like a long time since I saw you smile.” “I … don’t know,” Edward said. “Do you ever … never mind.” “Do I ever what?” Christina asked. “Ever … wish you weren’t a baby,” Edward finished. “Wish I weren’t a baby?” asked Christina. “But I love being a baby! What a strange question!” It was responses like these that convinced Edward that nobody could understand. He might as well just never tell anyone. When he got home that night, he had a rare chance. No one else had returned, so after being fed supper by Christie, he sneaked to the playroom and opened the toy chest, putting on the grownup clothes that he had managed to find. He went into the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror. This was one of the few times when he looked at himself and felt right, wearing a shirt with buttons and a collar with its built-in thin tie -- this seemed to be the fashion among men in the rest of the nearby galaxy. His gray slacks bulged with his thick diaper under them, but still, it was quite a different look from the onesies that he was usually wearing at all times at home or the overalls he was sent to work in. But he had to take the clothes off and hide them away before anyone else came home, or else … “Oh! I’m sorry, Eddie!” said Candy, one of his apartment-mates. “I didn’t know anyone was in here. I wanted to wash my dolly’s hands before I fed her supper. Wow, look at you! All dressed up for pretend and make-believe!” Candy was wearing a pink dress with a lot of bows all over it; Edward knew she loved things with lots of bows. Her doll was wearing a different outfit, but it also had lots of bows. “You should play make-believe with us later! You can be the businessman from another planet!” This idea didn’t make Edward happy. He didn’t want to play make-believe. He wanted to be an adult. The thought of pretending to be one made him feel farther from the reality he wanted than ever. He left the bathroom without saying anything to Candy and changed out of his clothes, hiding them away again at the bottom of his personal toy box. “I’m sorry, Eddie,” said Candy after she returned from the bathroom carrying her doll. “I didn’t mean to make you sad. Are you still sad? I want you to know that I care.” She looked at him worriedly. But all Edward could do was say, “It’s OK, Candy,” and smile weakly. It wasn’t anything he could really explain, because he knew nobody would understand. He knew it because nobody ever did. The next morning, the cloud stroller didn’t take Edward to his usual playpen work space, but instead took him into a large play area that looked like many babies could play here at once. The many scattered toys and all the game boards scattered through the room brought no fascination to him whatsoever, but they suggested that there had recently been a lot of people here and there hadn’t been a chance for the Nanabots to clean up yet. Edward sat on the soft cloud stroller and waited, not knowing what to do. He was starting to feel worried that he’d been forgotten. Had he been brought to the wrong place? Did Nanabots ever make mistakes? He didn’t think so -- they were all connected to a central computer that was meant to detect when they needed repairs. Suddenly, there was a bright flash of blue-white light before his eyes, and a very lovely young woman in an almost opaque gown trimmed in gold appeared. Her long dark hair covered her shoulders and she bent down slightly and put her hands on her knees. The oddest thing was that she didn’t seem to be wearing babyish clothes or a diaper. She had no pacifier or toy bracelets or necklaces. Her hair wasn’t in pigtails, sausage curls or any of the other “cute” styles that were in fashion for baby girls on Infantus right now. The woman said, “Hello Eddie,” almost cooing, in a soft voice that sent massively wonderful chills all through Edward’s body. She patted his thickly diapered behind after she had gracefully whisked him from the cloud stroller and set him on his wobbly feet. “I think you and I should have a talk about … things.” Edward felt a tingle of fear run thought him to the point that he actually wet his diaper. He replied, “Wh … wha … what do we need to talk about, Ma’am?” The woman knelt to her knees, then sat back on her legs as she folded her hands in her lap, “It has come to my attention … that I need a special baby to do a special job for me.” Edward was absolutely mortified as it slowly began to dawn on him who this beautiful young woman was, “Umm … sure. Ennythin’ ta helps.” He found it impossible not to start sucking his thumb, even though this wasn’t something he usually did or wanted to do. He’d heard her influence had this effect. The young woman smiled as she cooed, “I’ve noticed that you are unhappy being a baby, Snuggle Bug, but it makes me sad when my people aren’t happy. So I have an idea. How would you like to fulfill your fondest wish but still do important things for Infantus at the same time? It turns out that we need an ambassador to one of the nearby worlds. I choose you.” Edward’s eyes widened in surprise as he took his thumb from his mouth to say, “What kinda job? Am most too little ta do much.” Part of this was the usual pretending he’d always had to do, and part of it was the strong influence of this woman’s presence, making him act babyishly just by being near. The woman stood and said, “You may have guessed, but I’m Persephone.” “The goddess of infants and babies?” Edward asked. “Ruler of Infantus?” She made a graceful flourish with her hand, saying, “This entire planet belongs to me, and all that dwell upon it … including you, Sugar. Since you have inclinations to becoming an adult … so be it.” She waved her hand, and Edward felt totally different suddenly. His legs didn’t feel wobbly anymore. He didn’t feel like sucking his thumb. “What --?” “I’ve removed my influence from you,” she said. “You’re not one of my babies -- and you never have been, I now realize. I’m sorry that you’ve been unhappy for so long, and I wish you hadn’t had to hide it.” “Are people like me that rare?” Edward asked. “On Infantus? I … don’t know,” she said. “But I’m going to make an effort to find out. For now, though, what I said was true. We need to open up diplomatic relations with the planet Troclus in the nearby Praesepe system. As I’m sure you know from watching the current-events broadcasts, most of the rest of the galaxy doesn’t do things the way we do them here. There are a few here and there who would be babies again if they could, and they come here for vacations. The princesses of Deneb even comes to visit sometimes. We even allow some to immigrate. But Troclus is just like most other planets -- nearly all of the adults are, well, adults.” “Why do we suddenly need an ambassador now?” asked Edward. She smiled and said, “You are a smart one. It suggests I made a good choice. The truth is that we’re depleting our iridium resources. It’s an essential component for the electronics and servos in our Nanabots. And for all the reuse and recycling we do, there’s still some degradation and loss, and with growth there’s always a need for more Nanabots.” “Troclus is rich in iridium?” guessed Edward. “Yes, it is,” Persephone replied. “And to keep Infantus growing while maintaining all of its people in the way of life that they’ve grown accustomed to, we need that iridium. We’ll trade for it, of course, but first we need to open diplomatic relations -- and I know what the rest of the universe says about Infantus. We’re the baby planet. They won’t take us seriously. They’ll think they can overcharge us. We need you to show them that Infantus is actually a big grown-up world that can take its place in the economic fabric of the galaxy. We’ve been fairly isolated for some time to some degree, but now we need to reach out.” “I … I won’t let Infantus down,” said Edward. His feelings were confused, unsure whether he was allowed to be happy. “But … it’s really OK to be an adult?” “It is,” said Persephone with a wistful smile. “I’m here for all the little boys and girls who want to stay children forever, but it’s OK to grow up too. It’s just not my area of expertise.” Edward tingled to his soul when Persephone kissed him lightly on his forehead and patted his now undiapered bottom. She stood up and smiled one more time before a bright white/blue flash left Edward standing all alone in the huge room. Several Nanabots arrived shortly after that and began to tidy up the place. Edward was more than surprised when not a single one of them even bothered to check him. Before this, almost every Nanabot in the room would have checked him at least once. Edward also discovered that the pink cloud stroller wouldn’t allow him to get back into it. It purred and cuddled and did other things, almost like a soft pink kitten, but it wouldn’t allow him to ride in it. Edward sighed. At long last he had his wish to be an adult, but there were some drawbacks. He walked to the door and exited. The rooms along the hallway all had many infants of all ages, Nanabots, and many different kinds of cloud strollers in them. No one seemed to notice anything out of the ordinary as Willam passed, which seemed kind of strange to him too. Did they think he was a Nanabot? Or just perhaps a visitor from another world? Such visits did happen, and pretty frequently, though they usually stayed in the tourist centers for the most part. Edward finally entered his office playroom … only to find it wasn’t a playroom any longer. A huge circular desk made of the finest woods and polished metal rested near a large window overlooking the garden compound below. Several lounge pits were arranged around the huge room, and there was a massive stock of reading materials stored on crystals in their racks against another wall. Built into the desktop was one of the finest computer systems in the universe, not to mention other useful items to do the job Persephone had just given him. Edward sat in the reclining chair and leaned back. He laughed to himself as he realized he had finally gotten to … grow up. The comm unit on his desk began to buzz irritatingly, and not with the usual nursery rhyme tunes he was accustomed to. This made sense; this office would probably be used to entertain visitors and dignitaries from other planets. Edward pushed the answer button, “Yes? This is Edward.” An angry voice on the other end replied harshly, “Are you the idiot in diapers I’m supposed to deal with?” Edward felt anger flare as he replied, “Excuse me? I’m sorry, but, anyone who has the gall to call another and talk that way isn’t going to be making too many deals. Good day.” Edward broke the connection. He actually felt a tingle of satisfaction as he sat back in the comfortable chair. The comm unit began that irritating buzz once again. Edward looked at it for a minute, wondering if perhaps he could change the sound to something at least a bit more soothing, before he finally answered, “Yes? This is Edward.” This time, the same voice spoke, but in a different tone. “I’m very sorry. I didn’t realize that planet actually had adults on it.” Edward smiled. He would finally get to say something he had only dreamed about. “I’m not sure who you are, but you need to realize that although this may be the planet of infants, there are still those of us here who are adults. After all, someone has to care for the babies. I … happen to be one of them. Just who are you, by the way?” There was silence on the other end before the voice replied in humble tones, “My name’s Raalkor. Viktor Raalkor. I’m the head iridium miner ramrod for the mining consortium of Troclus. First, I want to apologise for the way I spoke. Talking to the infants all the time is quite frustrating.” Edward replied in an oily tone, “As long as you conduct yourself properly while dealing with me from now on … I think I can work with you.” Edward opened the notebook labeled Iridium Proposal and read the first paragraph, “I’m authorized to offer in trade a two by one swap. One Selena Fruit crate for two weights of iridium.” “Selena Fruit?” asked Raalkor. There was a pause. Edward suspected that he was looking up what Selena Fruit was. “Oh! Are you sure? There’s not much call for it on Troclus, although it is quite rare.” Edward wasn’t sure what to do at this point, but that was when he noticed there was someone else in his office. She was blonde and wore a very short skirtall. Edward thought she might be wearing training panties, but now was not the time. She walked up to his desk carrying a message tablet and held it out in an adorable way. It said, “We don’t sell Selena Fruit offworld. Troclus could be first.” Edward’s eyes lit up when he read this, and he smiled at the young woman, who smiled back brightly but stayed quiet. “Well, Mr. Raalkor, as I’m sure you know, Selena Fruit grows only on Infantus, has an antiaging component that is in extremely high demand, and isn’t sold anywhere but here. Have you thought for a moment about becoming its sole supplier other than Infantus itself?” There was a pause on the other end. Perhaps Raalkor was also conferring with others. Then he replied, “Well, Edward, I must say you present a very tempting bargain. Is there any chance we could speak next week, so I can have a chance to consider? Wait, I know … I was told you’d just been appointed ambassador -- when do you plan on traveling here to Troclus?” Edward wasn’t sure, until the young woman held up her tablet again, which said, “The embassy is being built but isn’t done yet -- scheduled to be next week -- 5 days of work estimated.” He smiled at her again. “As it turns out,” said Edward, “the embassy on Troclus is slated to be finished in 5 days. I’ll be there for its grand opening ceremony, and then we’ll be open for business. You can be my first appointment.” He looked at the calendar and gave a date and time. “Well, that sounds doable … yes, I’ll put that in my schedule. Looking forward to it. But for now, good day to you.” “Good day to you, too,” said Edward. The connection was closed. “Oh, that was so well done!” said the woman in his office with a bubbly giggle as she bounced adorably up and down on her toes and clapped her hands. “You are super good at this already!” “Aww, thank you,” Edward said, “and you are such a good little girl for helping me out so much!” He was risking offending her in the case that she wasn’t as little as she seemed to be, but nearly every woman on Infantus was a little girl or younger, just as almost every man on the planet was a little boy or younger, and there was the way she dressed and acted, so it wasn’t much of a risk. Her eyes widened and she blushed and giggled more. “Oh! Thank you Mr. Edward! I’m Sally and I’m here to help you get settled in! I can look stuff up for you and I know stuff too, and I can get messages to Persephone if you need. I’m sometimes big but mostly not.” As if to illustrate, she immediately put her thumb in her mouth after saying this. “I’m guessing you’re not coming with me to Troclus,” he said. She shook her head. “Uh-uh,” she said, her thumb still in her mouth. “Me stay wight here. But you gonna study up, and you gonna have people helpin’ you. Me help you find ‘em. No worry.” Edward couldn’t help but smile. Sally was the perfect mix of child and adult. She performed her duties as efficiently as any adult ever could, then again she was the perfect Babydoll. Edward took a deep breath and exhaled it. He hadn’t thought about having to travel on a star liner, much less hyper sleep on a longer journey. While reading through the proposal, he came to a place where he realized how valuable Selena Fruit was. He couldn’t believe it. The two worlds were discussing exchanging commodities whose value calculated out to be astronomical even in small amounts. Sally had wandered over to a place in a corner and had flopped. She was apparently in baby mode as Edward watched her stack blocks and play with the busy baby center hung on the wall there. “It’s going to be OK, right Sally?” he asked her. “Uh huh!” she agreed, grinning and nodding until her pigtails flew. “You know they’re gonna think we’re all Babydolls! An’ that’s a toy you can play wif!” Raalkor sat in his chair with a look of total astonishment. One of the other people at the table asked, “So? What’s the deal here?” Raalkor smirked as he replied, “I think, we are about to become one of the wealthiest planets in the solar system.” There was a round of loud murmuring voices before a skinny man with thick glasses asked, “How are we going to be rich? Iridium sells for high credits, but there are other more expensive commodities.” Raalkor replied as he leaned closer to the skinny man, “Right, there are … how about a guaranteed stream of 42 kilolots of Selena Fruit per annum? How much do you think that would bring to our planet if we put that on the market?” The other men’s mouths fell open in shock just as the door opened behind them, “Hey, guys!” said another man, barging in on the meeting. “Seems we’re getting a new ambassador. One of those babies from Infantus.” He alone laughed as the other men stared at him. “Think that’s some kinda joke, Larkorian?” said Raalkor. “Those babies could make us very rich, unless we mess it up and they take their contract to some other planet. If that happens, we get a big fat nothing. Look, the guy I talked to didn’t act or sound like a baby at all. They got adults there, and that’s who we’re gonna be dealing with, just like any other planet. I don’t care if he’s the ambassador from the Lizard Cat planet and he’s the only human there. We make the deal.” He thumped his index finger on the table to emphasize his point. “I … err … uh …” said Larkorian, red-faced and uncomfortable. “Right, uh, I just wanted to make sure you guys knew … about … um, I think that’s my comm, I’m expecting a call from my wife. Sorry to interrupt …” He closed the door and left. The men looked at each other with very worried expressions. They all knew the attitudes of most about the population of Infantus. It was pretty much the same as Larkorian, and they knew that kind of thinking would lose them the most lucrative contract they ever landed. They also remembered the incident many many years past with the 6th Fleet. No one ever totally believed the official story … the picture all had seen appeared to bear another sort of truth. Almost a week had passed. Edward had managed, with the adorable Sally’s aid, to gather together his Embassy Team, comprehensive data about Infantus and Troclus’ plans for the negotiations -- everything needed to set up an Embassy. Most of the office supplies they would need would be available on Troclus, but there were certain things that Infantus citizens needed that wouldn’t necessarily be easy to find there, so they stocked up on those too. Edward knew of the large Starliners. He’d seen many come and go from the Garden Infantus Space Port, but he’d never flown on one himself. So he was a bit apprehensive as he slowly walked down the Tunnel leading into this ship’s main airlock. Edward began to think those thoughts many who have never flown on one … think. He looked nervously around at the multitudes of flashing lights on the many control panels along the wall. It was about that time he felt someone take his hand gently in theirs. He looked down at the cutest Babydoll he could imagine, who looked back with bright sparkly blue eyes. She had on a very short and cute soft pink Fairy Princess dress and lacy bloomer panties that showed from beneath the short hem of her dress. She also wore matching booties that appeared to be woven out of the cocoon fibers from one of the rarest moths in the universe … an Omicron Glow Moth. Her long sausage curls made into ponytails clinched the perfection of her Babydoll look. She giggled and said in an adorable voice, “Hi, my names Miri, an’ Imma your personal Babydoll assistant. Miss Sally assigneded me to you ‘cuz she say you needed it.” She put the thumb of her free hand in her mouth and looked at Edward. Edward’s heart couldn’t help melting, and he felt his worries evaporate. Somehow the thought that this girl he’d just met was going to be coming along helped him forget those apprehensions. After all, didn’t people fly on these big starliners all the time? “Hi, Miri,” he said. “I’m Edward … but it’s OK if you call me Eddie if that’s hard to say. Did you ever fly on one of these big ships before?” Miri nodded, her thumb still in her mouth. “Unh hunh,” she said. “Wotsa times. It fun. But kinna weird some.” Edward felt even better. Sally obviously knew what she was doing, assigning Miri to the team. Maybe the oh-so-grown-up Troclus negotiators wouldn’t be impressed by her … but there was no reason for her to meet with them, since that was his job. Being an adult brought responsibility with it, after all, and if he wanted to be one, he had to accept that. But he also knew that he was fighting for the freedom of the people of Infantus to continue to be just as little as they wanted to be … people like Miri. Or so he assumed. “Miri, are you happy being a little girl?” he asked her as they boarded the lift to carry them to the team’s suite of staterooms. “Huh?” Miri asked, tilting her head confusedly, as if this were a strange question for her. “Why me be a Babydoll if no liked it? Me be somefin’ else if wanted to be.” “Don’t worry,” said Edward, “just making sure. It’s just … after many years of pretending to be a Baby, I realized that being an Adult is what I really wanted to be … but I’d have decided much earlier if I’d known it was a choice that was available to me. Does that make any sense?” Miri nodded, and several of the others in the lift nodded too. “Lots peoples wanna be Babies,” said Miri. “And you’re far from the only one on Infantus who wants to be an Adult,” said a very pretty woman in a sharp-looking business suit. “I sympathize, though. I realize that Infantus doesn’t really advertise that being an Adult is an option.” “Ms. Persephone said that was something she was going to look into,” said Edward, nodding. “You -- met wif Ms. ‘Sephone?” asked Miri, looking awed. Several of the others stared and Oooooed in a melodious way. “Err -- yes,” Edward said. “I think … my case got her attention. And I don’t know what she’s going to do about it, but I think she’ll make things right. Meanwhile, we’re going to do our part to make a better future for Infantus -- our people are counting on us. And we can do it! Right?” Everyone was smiling. He’d inspired them. “Right!” they all said. Right about then, the lift doors opened, and they saw that it was their floor. “OK, all Adults help anyone who needs help to find their room, and let’s get ready for the flight,” Edward said, looking at Miri’s ticket. “Miri, I can see they put you right next to me, which is good!” As she smiled at him, her thumb still in her mouth adorably, he felt strongly that he wanted to make sure she was happy and doing OK. Perhaps this was part of being an Infantus Adult too. They walked to her door, and she reached out and touched its shiny golden surface. It slid open immediately upon registering her DNA. It was a lovely room, the wall screens showing a bright nursery-print pattern with pastel cartoon animals. There was a playpen and a crib and a changing table, and from a chair in the corner a Nanabot stood up, looked at Miri, and smiled. “Good day, Miri, and hello, Mr. Edward,” she said, looking at them. “Miri, my name is Maggie, and I’m here to be your Nana for the trip. I am fully programmed for all Infantus protocols, and your Babydoll status is on record. Mr. Edward, please do not worry -- she’s in good hands. Thank you for flying Transgalactic Spaceways.” Miri shyly went up to the Nanabot and hugged her. “Nana,” she said dreamily. “There, there, Sweetheart,” said Maggie, putting her arms around Miri. “I’m sure we’ll be good friends for this trip. Now, do you need a change? Would you like a bottle?” Edward smiled. “I’ll be right next door,” he said, “and I’ll see you soon, OK, Miri?” “OK, Eddie,” said Miri, waving to him, and Edward went next door to his room, which opened to his touch, and inside was not a nursery but a room with beautiful mahogany and gold tones, and the wall screens showed a lush green forest scene. His luggage was already here, and he checked the schedule. He hadn’t thought at all about being apprehensive about space travel since he’d met Miri. If such a darling, adorable Babydoll wasn’t worried, then there was no need for him to be. It wasn’t long after Edward unpacked and stored his belongings before an announcement came over the PA, “Attention all passengers. We have just finished boarding and loading all cargo. Please report to the cryogenics chamber in your room. An attendant will be by shortly to aid you in attaching the devices. Suspension time should be almost instantaneous for you, and when you are removed we will be in orbit. Thank you and pleasant dreams.” Edward raised an eyebrow as a panel across the stateroom opened and a large silver based clear tube with many types of advanced devices and control panels attached slid out. Its top slid up allowing a light white mist to escape. Hanging within the tube once the mist cleared were many strange tentacle looking wires and tubes. The sharp needle looking probes on the ends sent a tingle of trepidation through Edward. The door chimed, and Edward didn’t know what to do for a moment, until a soft computer voice said, “The attendant has arrived to assist you with the cryosuspension preparations. Please invite the attendant in to proceed.” “Oh,” said Edward. “Yes. Please come in.” The door opened, and a uniformed android walked in. “Mr. Edward, my name is Thaddeus, and I’m here to assist you with the cryosleep chamber.” “Yes, thank you,” said Edward. “This is my first trip. What should I do?” “First, you will need to remove all your clothing,” said Thaddeus. “We have special underwear we will provide if you wish. I’m afraid the process proves detrimental to most clothing, so something disposable is preferable.” He held up a sealed packet. “I see,” Edward said, taking the packet and going behind a screen to change his clothes. When he was done, he emerged to find that Thaddeus had turned his back anyway. “I’m ready -- what’s next?” “Now you merely have to stand within the cryosuspension tube,” Thaddeus said. “Everything else is automatic and completely painless. You will feel as if you are falling asleep. When you awaken, we will be in orbit around our destination world, which will be Troclus in this case. I will ensure your clothing is properly stowed in this drawer.” He opened a drawer in one of the dressers, which was currently empty, then closed it again. “I just stand right over here?” Edward asked, backing up against the cold padded cushion at the rear of the open tube. He noticed that there were painted footprints on the base to indicate where he was to step. “That is correct,” Thaddeus said. “Transgalactic Spaceways will do everything we can to ensure that you have a pleasant …” Edward didn’t hear the rest, because he had suddenly fallen asleep. Edward had the sensation of cold. He felt groggy as he opened his eyes and sort of stumbled from the chamber. Thaddeus was there with a towel, and some ointment he began rubbing into the many red spots all over Edwards arms, back, and neck. Thaddeus said, “That flask of blue liquid on the night stand. You should try and drink all of it as soon as possible. It restores you back and clears the cryogroggieness from your system.” Edward looked around. He realized he couldn’t move very fast. Any sudden motion caused his head to spin. Next thing he knew, a bitter, yet sweet liquid was entering his mouth. He coughed and sputtered the first swallow. Just that little bit made him feel so much better. He took the flask from Thaddious and drank the rest himself. He shivered as the bitter sweetness of it went down. When Edward’s eyes finally came into focus and the grogginess left him, Thaddious was smiling at him as he did his normal awakening exam. Thaddious said, “That just about does it. All your vitals check out properly and your system balanced as it was supposed to. If you have any other problems, let us know in sick bay. Now, I have to tend to the other passengers.” With this, Thaddious left. Edward walked over to the chest and opened a drawer. All his clothing were there neatly folded … including some really cute pullups in just his size. Edward smiled as he took the big boys undies instead and began getting dressed. He saw his briefcase nudged into its storage compartment. He knew he would have to study about his job requirements more before actual dirtfall. Next thing on his agenda … to check on Miri and see how she was doing. He left his room and went next door. To his surprise, the door opened to his DNA same as Miri’s … he entered just in time to see Maggie, the Nanabot, standing Miri on her wobbly feet after changing and dressing her in a cute Snuggle Bug romper. “Eddieyyy!” Miri said enthusiastically as soon as she saw him. She tried to rush over and hug him, but it proved too difficult for her at this moment. Maggie caught her before she fell and held her hand so she could walk more steadily over. “Hi, Miri,” said Edward, hugging her back. “Did you have a good nap?” “Uh huh!” she said, smiling up at him and nodding. “I had a dream I was flying through space! And … we did fly through space so it was real!” “It’s true, Miri,” said Maggie. “We are now currently in orbit around Troclus, making final preparations for docking with the elevator station.” “All ready to help make a treaty?” Edward asked Miri. “Uh huh!” she said, nodding again. “We’re gonna make the bestest trade thingie!” Edward smiled. She was incredibly adorable. He suspected that the Troclus negotiators wouldn’t know, that despite her childlike demeanor, she really understood all of the fine points of the economics and politics of the situation. Using this to their advantage would have to be part of his strategy. “We sure didn’t get a lot of time to enjoy our beautiful rooms,” said Edward. “Yeah …” said Miri. “If we was goin’ onna cruise it’d be diff’rent. But this is for business stuff.” “Maybe we can go on a cruise some other time.” “Oooo …” said Miri, her eyes lighting up. “I would like that soooo much, can we can we pweeease?” Edward smiled, enchanted. “I hope so, someday. But I guess we’re going to Troclus today.” The PA system chimed, and the computer voice said, “Attention, all passengers, your attention please. We are now docking with the elevator station. Please proceed to the nearest elevator for transport to the surface of Planet Troclus. Thank you for flying Transgalactic Spaceways.” Edward took Miri’s hand and walked her slowly towards the space elevator ingress point. When they arrived, a small crowd of Adults, Babydolls, and other Infantus citizens of all sexes had gathered. Several personal Nanabots were there insuring the little ones were cared for properly. Edward smiled as he pushed his travel card into the receptacle. A few seconds later, the door irised open revealing a large comfortable elevator. Everyone gathered inside, knowing the ship’s steward androids were taking care of their luggage and other necessary items separately. When the door closed, Edward felt nearly total weightlessness as the elevator rapidly dropped towards the planet’s surface. The view out the ports surrounding the elevator was spectacular as the orange-yellow planet below began to resolve into recognizable objects … including the disembarkation station. Once the elevator had ceased all motion and they had adjusted to the slightly higher gravity, they all moved out the door. Several men and women awaited their arrival with large pasteboard signs with “Infantus Embassy Personnel” written on them in large black letters. Of course, as soon as the women of Troclus saw the adorable Babydolls and other little girls, they all gathered around them making wonderful cooing noises of acceptance. On the other hand, Edward could tell the men had other ideas. He was going to make sure they minded their manners. And he couldn’t help noticing the disdainful glances that the male littles of Infantus got from most of the people of Troclus, both men and women. He’d heard that this was how his people were treated abroad, but this was the first time he’d seen it up close. “Hey, Sweetie, how’d you like to come over to my playpen?” asked a man, looking at Miri, who was unable to avoid being so targeted even when surrounded by bodyguards. “I do not understand,” said Edward to this man. “Apparently there is no such thing as good manners on the planet Troclus? How distasteful.” “Huh, and I suppose you’re gonna teach me -- what?” the man began, but some uniformed security people moved in between. “Sir, we’re going to have to ask you to move along,” said the security guards. “This is a no loitering area.” “Hey, I was just --” “Sir, this is a diplomatic party, and we cannot allow you to harass them,” said the guards. “If you cause an interplanetary incident, you can and will be arrested.” Turning to Edward, they said, “We’re sorry, Sir, our agency tries very hard to prevent this sort of thing. I hope you won’t let it reflect poorly on Troclus.” “I am impressed with how quickly you stepped in,” Edward said. “Let us hope this isn’t a frequent occurrence.” “That is our hope as well,” the guards said and continued to stand between the Infantus party and their unwanted audience until the team members had all climbed into their hoverlimos. The trip out was fast and uneventful. The limos landed in a very beautiful garden of Lumin Flowers, a species from Infantus that they had found would grow on some other worlds. All the broad petals were fully extended absorbing sunlight. All night they would glow many different colors, making this side of the Infantus embassy very bright and awash in many colors of the rainbow, both day and night. A living Steward accompanied by several living Nanas were standing in perfect order as the large party approached the main entrance to the multi-domed structure. An impeccably tailored man stepped forward and bowed stiffly at the waist, “Welcome to Troclus, Ambassador. My name is Barnaby and I am the head Steward.” he turned with a graceful flourish of his hand, “And these fine ladies are the Nana force assigned to care for all of the adorable little Babydolls.” The ladies, all dressed in black trimmed in white lace, curtsied gracefully as they smiled warmly. Edward turned and said, Glad to meet all of you. If you could aid us in settling in and putting all this gear away, that would be most …” Edward didn’t get to finish his statement. As he turned to indicate all the luggage and other items, a large group of men and women all dressed in maids or stewards formal attire had arrived and taken it all in charge and began loading on a gravity cart and taking it inside. “They’re good,” said Edward. “Ah, you must be the new Ambassador,” said a young man dressed in a business suit -- but a brightly-colored one in reds and blues. “I’m Pauly, and I’m from Infantus -- yes, I’m mostly an Adult, but that doesn’t mean I’m not allowed to have some fun here and there. But it’s been my team’s job to get things set up for, well, whoever Ms. Persephone chose to be the Ambassador, and I guess that’s you! Welcome to Troclus.” He extended his hand. “Well, thank you, Pauly --” Edward said, starting to shake his hand, but Pauly led him in an elaborate series of handshake gestures that Edward actually remembered as being popular among the older Toddlers and younger Kids of Infantus -- both the chronological ones and the older ones. Before long Pauly had Edward giggling like he was a Baby again. “Ha ha, OK, yes, our job is serious, but there’s no rule against having some fun sometimes. Well done, and it’s good to meet you! Are all the staff here from Infantus?” “No, no, some are, but most of them are local hires. We’ve tried to choose people who have positive opinions of Infantus, at the very least, and some were quite enthusiastic about working here. Some have visited for vacations, and others want to someday. And some are just very curious.” Pauly winked. “I think there are a few Infantus people on every planet.” Edward had a good feeling about all of this until he saw the large sample crate of Selena Fruit. A kilolot crate of that was worth more money than Edward had ever seen in his life. He looked nervously around. He could tell great precautions had been taken to insure the Compound’s security and safety. The massive Dk cannons on each corner of the wall around the entrance seemed formidable enough, but Edward still felt uneasy. When Pauly had led the group into the foyer, all had to stop for a bit and take in the sheer opulence of the finely polished woods and tasteful furniture arrangements. When they came around a corner, Edward was greeted with a magnificent portrait of a huge star looking image that appeared to have a humanoid figure with its arms outstretched in the middle. Pauly saw Edward looking it over and said, “That’s an image from long ago. It was taken by a news ship in high orbit the day the 6th Fleet was destroyed by a massive discharge.” Edward replied as they moved on, “The legend I heard said that was someone who did it.” Pauly laughed. “Maybe it was. Sorta kinda looks like it.” He then opened a large set of double doors. Edward couldn’t believe what his eyes saw. It was one of the most elaborate playrooms he had ever seen for the little ones. All the Babydolls, Toddlers and older Kids squealed with delight as they broke away from the Nanas and rushed inside. Each chose the thing that most interested them before plopping on the padded floor and started to play. The Babies whined but could only play if their Nanas took them over to play. “I’m glad we have this facility for Infantians away from home,” said Edward. He saw Miri playing on a swing set and felt joy in his heart, because she looked so happy and was getting to be who she was. He realized he was happy too, because he was also getting to be who he was. “Is the meeting all prepared?” “Oh! Yes,” said Pauly, holding out an electronic tablet. “It’s set for tomorrow morning. We have all the information you requested. The tech people are getting your tablet all set up -- they’re all from Infantus, so there’s no chance of data espionage, as you requested.” “Good,” Edward said. “I don’t want to be suspicious of our hosts, but it’s better not to tempt fate. Oh -- what’s the local time currently?” He felt tired and wasn’t sure whether it was because of the cryosleep or the time difference between worlds. “Good point,” Pauly said. “We’ve all had space lag. It’s only mid-afternoon here in Troclian City, and it has a 26-hour day, so pretty close to Infantus. Still, it couldn’t hurt to get an early night after supper, to help everyone’s internal clocks reset.” “I’m used to early nights,” Edward said with a grin. “Pass the word on that everyone who just arrived should get plenty of rest. The Nanas should put the little ones to bed right after supper. The Adults -- well, they should put themselves to bed then too.” “Exactly what I was thinking -- anyway, there’s still the afternoon,” Pauly said.“We had a tour of the city arranged. Want to go?” “Definitely,” said Edward. “And see if anyone else wants to go.” As it turned out, many of the others wanted to, both littles and bigs. They all got into a waiting hoverbus outside the front door of the embassy. Edward was happy to see that Miri had decided to go. She sat next to him in the front seat on the bus’s upper tier. It wasn’t long after the tour began, that Miri took hold of Edward’s hand. She said in a soft shy voice, “Can … can we … “ she blushed adorably pink and looked down before she blurted out, “can we be friends?” Edward smiled as he hugged her softly so not to hurt her, “Sure, I thought we already were though.” Miri smiled then did something not toddler, but very Babydoll and hugged Edward’s neck and kissed his cheek. Edward first felt an infantile shyness tingle pleasantly all through him. He looked at Miri for an instant with different eyes. Miri said, “Baby promise to be tha bestus evers.” as she nodded and seated herself back into the custom made baby seat imported from Infantus just for Littles like her. Edward was now dealing with a whole new set of thoughts. He managed to push them from his mind as the Hydrogen Forest opened up and revealed the Fire Falls. The slowly falling, oatmeal thick lava made a very beautiful, although very uncomfortably warm, site he nor many of the others on the bus had ever witnessed before. The Crystal Spires sparkled in a myriad of rainbow colors in the early afternoon sun. One of the Nano/Gen research facilities stood off carved into the side of mountain, looking more like some advanced colony than a research place. The Dancing Fountains brought much wonder to the Littles and Toddlers, and Infants alike as they wove their multicolored dancing water jets to several wonderful and extremely popular tunes. They all got out of the bus to look at a wonderfully beautiful lake. To the delight of all, many strange looking critters in the water gathered around and began making a soothingly pleasant melody with their calls and counter calls. Birdlike creatures in the trees around were also trilling musically. “Sooooooo pwettyyyyyy,” said Miri and leaned up against Edward. “Atresca Lake is a Planetary Park,” said the tour guide, “designated for preservation as one of Troclus’ natural wonders. The Water Crooners and Harptail Spirebirds are always singing at this time of year.” Different members of their group were pointing, listening, and taking pictures. Some asked the tour guide questions. But Edward and Miri just looked around and marveled at the beautiful lake and the wooded area around it, so close to the planet’s capital city. Soon it was time to move on. Miri fell asleep on Edward’s shoulder as he made some notes on his tablet about what he was seeing and what he might do at the meeting in the morning. They stopped at the Troclus Museum of History, where the tour guide spoke about a few of the important events of the planet’s past and invited them to visit the museum to learn more. The tour pointed out cultural sites like the City Library, Museum of Art and the Symphony Hall, and industrial sites such as the tall headquarters buildings of Troclus’ largest corporations. There was the magnificent architecture of the Planetary Courthouse, the Planetary Senate’s chambers, and the Presidential Mansion and Offices. “That’s where our meeting is tomorrow,” said Edward, pointing at the combined sumptuous residence and office building. “Lots of official meetings happen there.” “Yupyup,” said Miri tiredly, “we gonna helps you out super good, just you waits n see!” Finally, the tour bus returned to the new Embassy. Edward smiled as he carried the sleeping Miri across his shoulder. She was small, but still weighed a bit more than Edward would have thought. A nearby Nana came up to Edward and asked softly, “Do you need me to carry your wife? I know sometimes they get heavy after a while even as small as they are.” Willam’s eye grew large as he quickly replied, “W … we aren’t married. She’s my assistant. Thank you, that would be helpful. My arms are getting a bit tired from the long walk.” The woman took Miri from Edward’s arms. She handled Miri as if she were the Toddler Babydoll she looked like. Edward shook his head. It must be some kind of trait for all Nanas to be very strong. Even the Android ones seemed to be stronger than any kind of appearances would show. Of course, Edward himself wasn’t that physically strong, having been raised as a Baby until just the previous week. They Managed to get to their rooms within the Consulate. Edward didn’t even undress as he flopped on the bed and fell into an exhausted sleep. To his total surprise, he opened his eyes as the rays of early morning sun were just peeking through the photosynth window. He was just drying off after a refreshing shower when his alarm chimed to wake him up. Good -- he’d gotten a head start on the day. He wondered what was for breakfast as he got dressed -- he noticed that there was a selection of diapers, training pants, and adult underwear available. He chose the adult underwear -- his potty training had been going very well since Persephone had given him her full support as an Adult. Or perhaps she’d removed whatever influence she had that worked against potty training. Either way, though, he hadn’t been having any problems. “Oh! Ambassador! You’re up early,” said one of the kitchen staff as he found his way to the dining room. There were a few others there -- some of them needed high chairs and were being fed by Nanas, while others were Adults or older Kids and were eating at the table. There was a wide selection, so he opted for a sweet and spicy oatmeal-like cereal while he read the day’s news from both Infantus and Troclus on his tablet, as well as the galactic market reports. Soon Miri came down to breakfast, all cleaned and dressed, looking a bit older than he knew she was in a pretty dress that looked rather professional but still had some lace and frills. Her Nana put a large bib on her to protect her clothes and lifted her into a high chair, at which point she saw Edward and waved wildly at him, making it difficult for the Nana to fasten the tray in front of her. “Well, good morning, Miri,” said Edward. “I hope you slept well and had good dreams!” Miri giggled and clapped her hands as she nodded’ “Had mostus wunnerful dweamsa you.” Then covered her mouth with both hands as her cheeks turned red and eyes grew large. Edward smiled as he got up from his chair and walked over to Miri and kissed her gently on her nose. Miri, of course, squealed in delight as she hugged his neck and kissed his cheek. Edward said, “We need to get the shipping agreement hammered out. If we can’t deliver, we can’t carry back the iridium.” Miri began to fidget in her seat, “I gotsa goo manifest. Can show you.” Edward patted the very adorably pretty Miri on her head as he replied, “After breakfast. Would you like me to feed you?” Miri’s eyes grew large as saucers as she squealed once more, “YES!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!” and began to clap her hands in delight once again. Edward grinned happily and picked up the bowl that the amused staff had brought for Miri. The wonderful aroma of fresh oatmeal, lots of melted butter, with a smattering of strawberry jam mixed in filled the air. Edward took one of the ‘baby spoons’ provided and scooped up a large portion, then began to put it in Miri’s mouth. The transformation was instant as Miri became a very happy little baby playing with her food. Edward almost wet his trousers laughing as Miri splattered and smeared and made as big a mess as any happy baby could. Edward found it totally amazing he had actually managed to get more into Miri than the huge mess would imply. As soon as the bowl was … relatively empty, and Miri was slapping her hands in the large mess on the tray in front of her, a Nana arrived silently and began to clean Miri’s hands and face. Edward couldn’t help himself as he began to laugh at the adorable antics Miri put on as the Nana cleaned her and the rest of the mess up professionally and gently. Luckily Miri hadn’t gotten any on her clothes -- that’s what the bib was for. She was perfectly presentable once cleaned up, although very cute. “Looks like it’s time to go,” said Edward. “We’ll want to be there early.” “Uh huh,” said Miri, nodding. “Make a good first ‘pression.” “Oh, great, you’re all ready to go!” said Pauly, entering the dining room just then. “Let’s all meet in the foyer, then we’ll board the limos to take us to the Executive Mansion, where the meeting will be.” “I was going to ask,” said Edward, “Is the mining consortium of Troclus a government entity? Or is it private?” “The consortium represents several mining companies that negotiate as a unit,” said Pauly. “But because they do, any deals they make are also regulated as a unit. It’s the way Troclus law works. They could operate independently and be free to make deals with other worlds’ governments independently. That’s how the energy industry does it. But it’s their choice. So that means there are government regulators involved. Might make it interesting, because what we’re offering isn’t a mining product.” As they gathered in the foyer, Pauly continued to explain things he’d learned about the laws of Troclus that might affect their negotiations, although Edward had read most of this already. But Pauly seemed to take a delight in the little strange-seeming details and how they got to be that way -- he played with the law in a sort of adult way. Soon they were all in the hover-limousines and heading for the Executive Mansion, traveling through parts of Troclian City that they had seen the previous day on their tour. The photosynth windows had been tuned to allow those within the limo to see out, but polarized the light in such a way, those looking in could see nothing. Also another unique feature of the window, was the triple paned design that absorbed impacts and in many cases a healing effect to the damaged area. To the babydolls within the large back passenger area, it afforded the perfect panoramic view possible under the circumstance and the highest protection. As the vehicle passed through the streets, it was immediately obvious this city catered mostly to adults. Only Baby items seen in the shop windows, were for those infants born to the Troclian City population. The Hover-limo arrived at the large and ornately architected Executive Mansion. Many well dressed but heavily armed Troopers were there. Two of the officers had short words with the Limo operator, where he showed them papers and an ID. Both officers stood erect and snapped a sharp salute, before quickly waving them through. Edward turned to Pauly and commented, “Man, the security around here is tight as the elastic in new pullups.” Pauly laughed as he pointed to several emplacements designed into the building in such a way, they were hidden in plain sight, “It’s a whole lot tighter than that. This would perhaps be one of the safest places in an uprising or invasion. At least for a time.” There were only a few people in the meeting room when Edward and the others arrived. The guards who had escorted them there took up positions outside in the hallway. Pauly said, “They have a standard projection system, so the presentation can be controlled normally.” “Excellent,” Edward said, taking out a pen-shaped crystal. He found the engaging site on the table, touched the pen to it, and was rewarded with a tone and the appearance of a corporate logo in holographic 3-D above the center of the table. Soon the title of the presentation appeared there instead, rotating in space so all could see. About that time, the door into this conference room hissed open. In Walked none other that the Regent of the Planet, Alexand B. Hornslaaks, followed closely by the Lead Mining Consortium Ramrod Viktor Raalkor and several of his board members. Edward said with a smile, “Greetings from Infantus. It brings me great pleasure to be here to bring one of the many beneficial agrarian products of Infantus to you. I know the … interesting health benefits will amaze you too.” Viktor’s eyes grew slightly large for and instant in surprise as he recognized the Ambassador. Victor held out his large and calloused hand, “Glad to finally meet you, Ambassador… I must say, you don’t look like who I thought you might. I don’t mean any disrespect,” He pointed to Miri and several of the other Little aides that had accompanied Edward. “It’s just what all here have been told for so long. I do so hope we can find much closer relations in the future.” Edward shook his hand firmly. “Mr. Raalkor, it’s nothing that we of Infantus don’t encounter anywhere we go,” he said. “Adult Infantians are still adults -- our society simply encourages people to be in touch with their inner children and to allow that aspect of their personalities to be expressed freely. It’s merely a matter of how much of that one wishes to engage in.” “Ah, I see,” said Raalkor. “Well, I suppose there’s room in the Galaxy for everyone. I can see that you have a presentation ready. Shall we see it?” He looked at the Regent. “By all means,” said Regent Hornslaaks. Everyone sat down, and Edward began. The presentation was simply about Selena Fruit, studies showing its health benefits and lack of detrimental health effects, and how currently the only way to obtain it was to travel to Infantus and consume it there -- it was not exported, and visitors weren’t even allowed to take any home. Even so, it was quite expensive even when bought on Infantus, which was for some undiscovered reason the only world where it could grow. “If your government signs this exclusive trade agreement,” the recorded voice concluded, “you would be the sole exporter of this unique and valuable commodity. You could set your own price, and buyers have been clamoring for the opportunity for decades. We urge that you don’t pass up this chance -- or some other world could snap it up from right under your nose.” “Well, it seems as if you’re offering us quite an opportunity,” said the Regent. “But what’s the catch?” “Excuse me, Regent?” asked Edward. “What’s the catch? It seems as if we stand to make lots of money from this deal. What do you get? You don’t seem to even want an exclusive on our iridium -- you just want a certain amount per year.” “There’s no catch, your Excellency,” Edward said. “That’s our deal. We ship an amount of Selena Fruit, you ship an amount of iridium -- the precise quantities are to be negotiated, but here’s our initial offer -- and that continues until someone wishes to alter the arrangement, and as you can see, renegotiation can happen by either side according to the terms laid out in section 3.” “There is one small matter, Ambassador,” said Raalkor. “We’re a mining consortium. We don’t deal in agricultural produce -- just minerals. In fact, we’re prohibited from engaging in business in other industries by our consortium charter.” The regent replied in a smooth tone, “I don’t see there’s a problem. You will be mining Iridium and selling it to me. I would therefore become your customer. In turn, the shipment you supply to me will be paid for by the returns of the sale of the agricultural product by our government interplanetary commodities commission as always. Therefore, you, will not be engaging in agricultures in any way… just me.” he smiled as he squinted toward the Ramrod. From a small device near the reagent’s chair popped many pages of printed and photographic material. The Regent picked it up and handed it to Raalkor, “Take this back to your board. I expect to have all that signed and accepted by tomorrow afternoon.“ He turned and looked at Edward, “We have a few wrinkles in our laws to iron out, but tell your Agri Minister to begin harvesting and packing. One of our shipping Container vessels will arrive at their space port within the month. Is that acceptable?” With this, the regent signed the many page tentative agreement to receive 42 kilolots of Selena Fruit per quarter for a shipment of 84 kilolots of Iridium per quarter personally. The mining consortium in turn, through Raalkor, agreed to sell that amount more of Iridium to the regent under an already existing agreement. Edward couldn’t believe how easy this particular deal had been. He also didn’t realize the strength of the rejuvenation and healing properties of Selena Fruit or how high the demand for it was until this meeting. Except that when he looked behind him, Miri was beckoning to him urgently. He went up to her and got close. She whispered in his ear. “Umm, Eddie? I no likes that Regent guy. He gonna makes alla money and the mining guys gonna make … not much.” “Well, he’s the Regent,” Edward whispered back. “He has a lot of power. What do you think we should do?” “I been readin’ their laws,” Miri whispered. “They gots lotsa changes ta make if they wannit to be legal ‘n stuff. Right now … what he wanna do is way way illegal. But … tha agricultural consortium could get the fruits right now ‘n just pays the mining consortium for ‘em. An’ it all legal already.” “The way it is, it leaves the agricultural consortium out in the cold,” whispered Edward. “This could be a huge boon for their industry, but the Regent wants to grab the money instead.” “Yup pretty much,” whispered Miri. “But … not gonna get nowhere if ya just say that. It gonna make it look like you think he’s a crook. Even if he is, you no wanna make it look like you thinks that.” “What should we do?” Edward whispered. “Um, I dunno,” Miri whispered. “But … I knows their Senate is outta session so nothing gonna change till next week. Say you not gonna sign nuffin’ ‘til all the legal stuffs is fixed. Then we can all go back an’ talk about what ta do.” “OK,” whispered Edward, then returned to the table. “Well, it sounds as if you’ve got a lot of legislative wrangling to deal with in order to make that all work,” he told the Troclus officials. “There’s no real hurry for us to sign the agreement, then -- but you know where we are, and we’ll be in touch. Keep us informed about how you’re doing with your Senate, and once it’s worked out, let’s set up another meeting.” “But --” the Regent began. “Well, he’s right, your Excellency,” said Raalkor. “There’s no real agreement to sign yet -- not until everything we want to do here is legal. You’ll have to present your case to the Senate and introduce some legislation -- it might even require an amendment to the Constitution. We’ll have to see how it goes.” The Regent’s lawyers and advisors nodded. “I … I suppose so,” said the Regent, sounding disappointed. “Well. Thank you for this opportunity, Ambassador, and as you say, we’ll be in touch.” Edward took Miri by her hand as the rest of his entourage gathered up all the papers, notepads, and briefcases. Edward didn’t think about it, but he stooped and picked Miri up and carried her like the Baby she looked like. Miri of course was totally taken and wrapped her arms around Edward’s neck and gave him a sweet kiss on his cheek. Miri said in a cute giggly voice, “You feed mes then carrys me jus like … umm likes …” Her cheeks turn a bright pinkish red as her eyes grew large. Edward laughed as he patted Miri’s thickly diapered and poofy bottom, “It’s ok, Miri. Remember? We friends n stuff.” Miri put her thumb in her moth and laid across Edward’s shoulder without answering. Edward began to have strange emotions he hadn’t experienced before. He was going to have to discuss this with … another Grown up. Meanwhile, his arms were not used to this and were getting tired. By the time they had reached the room at the Embassy, Edward’s arms were almost dead and felt numb. Another Nana, who had not yet been on duty before, arrived next to Edward and cooed softly, “Ohh, Ambassador, your wife is so adorably cute. You want me to tend to her while you freshen up for Supper?” Edward was taken by surprise. This was the second time someone had mistaken Miri for his wife. He said quickly, “She’s not my wife. She’s my assistant, and she was too slow to keep up, so I carried her. And, yes, I would like you to tend to her and get her ready for supper, if you would.” As the Nana took Miri from Edward’s arms, she asked, “ As you wish, Sir. Would you mind if I dressed her in that cute little Spring Fairy outfit? It’s a soft pastel blue with ruffles.” Edward replied before quickly walking into his room, “Sure, that would be awesome, thanks.” He changed into a more casual outfit consisting of loose-fitting blue pants and a white shirt with ruffles down the chest and around the wrist cuffs -- very Adult-looking, in Infantus fashion. Then he sat down and tried to relax. Had he done all right at the meeting? What would happen? He wished he could get some kind of reassurance that things would be all right -- but he guessed that was part of being an Adult. It was his job to make sure things would be all right. And if they weren’t, it would be his fault … He relaxed anyway, taking deep breaths and listening to nothing but the extremely quiet whisper of the air circulation system, until his tablet chimed. When he checked, it showed a message stating that dinner was ready. Edward went downstairs toward the dining room, but before he got there he saw a stunning vision in blue. Her name was Miri, and she was perhaps the most adorable Babydoll he had ever seen. Her outfit was a very short, blue fairy princess dress with poofy sleeves and periwinkle lace around the Peter Pan collar. Her cute little powderpuff panties were covered in lacey ruffles. She was once again wearing those booties woven from the Omicron Moth cocoon fibers. Nana handed her over to Edward. Miri took that opportunity to hug his neck. Just by sheer accident, Edward turned his head towards Miri to give her a kiss on her cheek … at the same time Miri was going to do the same to Edward. Their lips met, they both felt a huge and extremely exciting surge of electricity run through them before they broke the lingering kiss. Miri blushed deeply red as Edward’s face held an open mouthed look of surprise. For an instant, Edward was speechless. He had never kissed a girl on the lips before … except maybe a Nana and that didn’t count. Edward cleared his throat then said in a husky tone, “Well, now … I think that just made my day. I’ve never kissed a girl before … that was nice.” Miri grinned shyly as she replied, “Am sowwy. Was a accident. No meana do that -- was supposeta be on your cheek.” Edward smiled as he patted her hinney softly, “It’s OK, really. Now, I think it’s time to feed my precious assistant.” Miri giggled as she hugged Edward’s neck. Edward carried Miri to the dining room and put her carefully in the high chair, then locked the tray down before finding a chair and pulling it up in front of her. One of the Nanas came to them and placed a small divider plate on the tray. It held a large portion of spaghetti, string beans, and a steaming potato with melted butter. She reached for the food with her fingers, of course. It was part of the dance that was feeding one of Infantus’s Babydolls. She knew he would stop her, she knew a Nana would tie a bib around her neck to protect her pretty dress, she knew he would take a spoon and feed her. He knew she would try to get the spaghetti sauce on her face and even in her hair, he knew she would want the potato even though it was too hot, and he knew she wouldn’t want to eat her vegetables. “Come on, Miri,” he said. “Space transport vessel 61-R Niner requesting permission to dock with Miri Station. Heeeere comes the transport ship,” he said as he brought the spoonful of string beans closer to her mouth. “Open docking bay doors. There’s people who need this precious cargo …” Then he suddenly tickled her tummy and popped the spoonful into her mouth while she giggled. “It’s some kind of unwritten Infantus rule,” said Edward to the Nana. “The Babydolls resist eating vegetables, even the ones that actually like them.” “Well, it’s adorable,” said the Nana, “after a fashion. Just like when my little daughter was a baby. It’s just … quite different.” “It’s harmless, though I can see how it might seem strange to outsiders,” Edward said and tried to get Miri to eat another bite. He could see that the potatoes were steaming less, so perhaps they would soon be cool enough for her to eat without burning her mouth. Edward realized he was enjoying feeding Miri more than he would have liked to admit. Something deep within him started to grow and he didn’t quite know how to deal with it. These emotions were rather alien to him. He managed to put them to the side so they didn’t bother him too much, and cleaned Miri’s hands and face before lifting her from the high chair, then placing her on her wobbly feet. Edward knew she had on a very thick crawly diaper that would make her toddle slowly. Edward took her by her hand and led her from the dining room into the huge and specially created playroom built just for the Babydolls from Infantus. When they entered, many of the Babydoll staff along with the crawlies and lap babies were already there having the time of their life playing with the many different types of plushies, play sets, doll houses, and squeaky honkie cars. He sat with Miri and helped her scribble in a coloring book. He had never had this much fun doing nothing more than making random lines on a coloring book page. Then again, he was never with a Babydoll as pretty nor one he had these kinds of feeling for. It was about that time Paulie rushed into the playroom, “Will! OMG! I’m glad I found you. There’s been an assassination. The Regent has been killed. He was going to deny the change in the rules governing the sale and distribution of Agriculturals by a mining consortium and keep most of the profits to himself. Apparently the Vice-Regent will come to power by morning. We have to see what his declaration will be.” This totally flabbergasted Edward as he sat in stunned silence. He had never heard of someone just being killed that way before. He realized just how sheltered his life had been on Infantus. “We have to … make some kind of statement, don’t we?” he said. “This is my first time being an Ambassador. Infantus should say something.” “Yes, Infantus should,” said Pauly, “but that’s usually something the government back home would send to us to issue.” “Do they know?” Pauly nodded. “We’ve already sent the news back home, and they said they would prepare a statement for us.” “Oh. Good,” said Pauly. He may not have liked Regent Hornslaaks very much, but to find out that someone he’d just met was now dead, and by violence, was a lot to take in. “Let me know when it arrives.” “Definitely!” Pauly paused. “Did … you get anything to eat?” he asked. “I noticed you were very interested in feeding Miri, and of course she’s adorable, but you need to eat.” “Oh! It’s true,” said Edward, “I got kind of caught up in the moment. Is there still anything left?” “Yes, your plate is still on the table,” Pauly said, “or it was last time I looked. Things are probably getting cold, but I can ask someone to warm it up for you in the molecular fluxer.” “Thanks, Pauly,” said Edward. He went over to Miri and said, “Miri, I’ve got to go have some supper myself, but I’ll just be in the dining room. Will you be OK playing in here?” “Uh-huh!” she said, having fun on the swingset. “Are you … gonna come back?” “I promise,” he said. Raalkor entered the office and looked over the huge round table around which the other members of the Mining Consortium sat. A tingle of apprehension ran along his spine as he thought that one of those well-dressed individuals could have been the one who had the Regent executed. Raalkor sat in the Ramrod chair, picked up the gavel and brought the very important meeting to order, “Gentlemen, It is with great sorrow we meet under these circumstances.” He paused for a minute while the buzz of voices filled the room. “The new Regent’s Legal Department has announced that they will interpret our charter in our favor. They won’t dispute our receiving recompense for our product by the legal resale of an exchange item, be it organic or inorganic.” One of the other well dressed men spoke up. “What about the law that states we cannot participate in businesses other than those pertaining to mining and its other facets?” Raalkor smiled. “The way I understood the wording the new Regent used, a mining operation has to feed its employees. Therefore, purchasing agricultural items for resale becomes a necessity.” “Well, that’s true,” said another one of the Consortium members, “but that’s pretty flimsy, isn’t it? Selling food to our employees at a company store is one thing, but we’re talking about exporting a valuable commodity offworld. It’s going to be challenged in court by someone, I guarantee it -- all this does is prevent that from being the government.” Another member nodded. “I’ll bet you dollars to dolomite that the Agricultural Consortium will sue, saying we’re violating our charter -- and the courts will probably agree, no matter how the Regent’s lawyers interpret it. They can’t tell the courts what to do.” “What if we made a deal with the Agricultural Consortium?” asked another member. “Cut them in on the profits, in exchange for not suing?” “Or,” said Raalkor, “we just take that one step further and avoid the problem completely -- the AC pays us for the right to pick up and resell the Selena Fruit. There’s nothing in our charter that says we can’t accept payment in cash from anyone we want to make a deal with. We won’t be the ones exporting fruit. We’ll just be making money. Sure, the AC will set their prices for the rest of the galaxy to buy Selena Fruit -- so we’ll just get our economists to do their homework, come up with some profit projections, and arrive at a price to offer the AC.” “I like it,” said one member. “There’s no way for anyone to mount a serious challenge to that in court. Besides, I’m not equipped for storing and shipping fruit, and I doubt anyone else here is. That kind of infrastructure is right up the Ag Consortium’s alley.” There seemed to be general agreement about this plan, and with a few minor amendments, they soon had a proposal written up to send to the lawyers. There were no dissenting votes. They all stood to make quite a bit of money in the end -- the only question was the price the economists would propose based on their market research. But Raalkor knew that there was someone, somewhere, possibly in this room, who knew just how much money was involved here and had killed to ensure that at least some of it made it into his pockets. Would they be content to share it with the rest of the Consortium? He wondered about that. “... shares in the sorrow of the people of Troclus at the untimely death of its duly elected Regent …” read Edward. “So we just send this out to the various press agencies of the planet and they do whatever?” “Yep,” said Pauly. “Some’ll print it verbatim. Others’ll just say we expressed our sorrow and summarize it. Others’ll ignore it. It’s up to them. Only so much we can do.” He shrugged. “But it’s important that we be seen doing it. It’s politics. Bleah.” Edward scratched his head, “Polly Ticks? Sounds like a baby joke to me.” Pauly laughed, “That’s the best description of it I’ve ever heard. Bunch of toddlers stuck in a room all fussing.” He laughed. Edward shook his head, “I’ve never heard of a bunch of fussing toddlers killing someone over money.” Paulie stopped laughing as his face took on a somber expression, “It’s a bigger political incident than you know. Most of the government and its security forces are up in arms over it.” Edward replied, “The Regent would’ve made a killing with the deal he was trying to make. It looks like someone else wanted a bigger slice of the pie.” “If you’re wondering who could’ve done it,” said Pauly, “look at this.” He handed Edward a small tablet and said, “Read this over. It shows that the Mining Consortium had been short-changed on several deals of that sort in the past.” Edward read the data for a few minutes. “So … either someone in the Mining Consortium didn’t think the Regent’s deal was good enough for them … or someone in the Ag Consortium was angry about being cut out of the deal altogether.” “Yep,” Pauly said, “but in none of those past deals would the Ag Consortium have made anything either -- and nobody was ever murdered over it.” “Doesn’t really prove anything,” said Edward. “The other deals weren’t about agricultural products. They wouldn’t have been involved in any case.” Pauly shrugged. “True, but it seems more likely to me that it was someone in Mining, not someone in Ag.” “Well, not really our problem,” said Edward. “So it looks like the new Regent’s trying to interpret Mining’s charter to say they can sell agricultural products?” “Yes, but there’s no way that will stand up if challenged,” said Pauly, “and it’ll be challenged, all righty. Too much money for it not to be. But they can do it all legally by just cutting a licensing-marketing deal with the Ag Consortium, and that’s probably what they’ll do. Here’s the thing, though -- whenever they do deals like this, they keep underbidding. Someone else makes huge profits, and they make a fraction of that. I don’t know how it’s happening.” Edward sat at his desk reading over the piles of papers that had accumulated on his desk over the whole deal. He found a copy of the original deal the past Regent had made with the mining Consortium. He couldn’t believe the amount of money that went directly to the Regent from each shipment. No wonder the Regent had thought he could get away with the Infantus deal -- he’d gotten away with almost the same thing in the past, though for nowhere near as much money. So not only were the Mining Companies not getting any real profits off of rare mineral production, the Ag Consortium also had gotten the raw end of all the planetary deals. But he suspected that someone had been getting paid by the old Regent to make it all happen. Edward narrowed his eyes. He was still unsure that someone in the Mining Consortium was making money hand over fist, but it was looking more and more like it all the time. And it seemed likely as well that that same individual was also a calculated killer. This wasn’t good. On a dark side of a very expensive looking house, a figure shrouded in a black hooded robe came to the house’s entry. A small light came on as a voice asked, “Yes? May I be of some service sir?” A strangely accented voice replied with a slither mixed heavily within, “Yessssss. Thhelltthhhh emmm that hhhiitthhheeee be hea.” “An unlocking sound was heard and the door slid back, “You are welcome. Go to the end of the hall and make a right. Master is in the drawing room.” With an odd undulating motion, the mysterious figure moved through the hall and entered the indicated room. The lights were dim. A man sat at a lavishly-appointed but high-tech desk. “Ah, good evening,” he said. “So good of you to come.” “You ssssspoke of annn arranggggementttt,” hissed the cloaked figure. “I did,” the man said. He set two data chips on the desk before him. “I need a shipment attacked and its cargo stolen. I understand that your … organization has a reputation for doing such things and am prepared to pay well. In addition, you will find that cargo extremely valuable on the black market. If you accept, on the chips before you are the number of an untraceable bank account containing the first third of your payment, and a decryption key that you can use to decipher further information I will send you.” “Sssssssselenaaaa Fruittttt,” said the hooded figure. “Very perceptive,” said the man, “but this is Troclus, and the first shipment in history made galactic news. Now, once I have the details about the second shipment’s route and defenses, I will send them to you using that key, along with the account containing the second third of your payment. The final third I will send once I have confirmation that the cargo has been stolen.” “Ssssseemssssss … ttttooo goodddd tttoooo beeee ttttrueee,” the mysterious figure remarked. “I can always hire someone else, if you don’t accept,” said the man. “I have my reasons for wanting this to happen -- profits, specifically. There is only one stipulation.” “Yyyyesssssss?” “If you could avoid unnecessary killing, that would be ideal,” said the man. “These will be my own countrymen aboard this transport ship -- not from my Consortium, of course, but still. Some deaths may be unavoidable, but I would prefer that you disable the transport ship rather than destroy it, and kill only those who resist. Leave its life support operational, along with enough power to send a distress call -- but anything else you want to do is up to you.” “Mmmminnimmmallll llllethhhhallllityyyy,” the cloaked figure said. “Ssssstrannnnge rrrrequesssstttt. Butttt I acccccepttttt.” It picked up the data chips in a scaly, clawed hand and read them with a device. “Paymennntttt issssss ssssssufffficcccciennnntttt.” “Excellent,” said the man. “Expect encrypted messages from me originating from the same source. The shipment’s route has yet to be arranged.” “Aaaa pleasssssurrrrre doinnnnng busssssinnnnnesssss withhhhhh yyyyouuuu,” the figure said. It turned and left. The man behind the desk smiled and tented his fingers. “Allow me to get the door for you, Sir,” said the butler, holding the door open for the black cloaked figure, who left without a further word and disappeared into the night. “Very well,” said Raalkor, “I hereby conclude this meeting of the Security Committee.” He banged his traditional osmium gavel on its titanium plate, producing its satisfying ring. The timing and route of the second Selena Fruit shipment’s transport had been decided, and the only people who knew the details were in that room. Of course, the room had been swept for transmitters, and every member, including himself, was now covertly being followed and monitored to see with whom they met or communicated. They all knew about this; it was part of the job. It wasn’t the first time anyone had transported a valuable cargo, either mineral or agricultural, and the members of the Mining and Agricultural Consortiums who were on this committee knew that secrecy was the first order of business. Nothing had gone wrong with the first Selena Fruit shipment. Whether that had been due to secrecy or pure luck was unknown. But it had arrived on Troclus, and the Ag Consortium had sold the fruit to its many buyers and distributors. “Here’s the list of everyone who ultimately bought Selena Fruit from the first shipment, Sir,” said an assistant, handing Raalkor a data chip. “Hey, thanks, Rellia,” he said. “Let’s have a look.” He read it on his tablet. “People from all over the galaxy -- including here,” he said. “But nobody in either Consortium. I wouldn’t expect them to do their dirty work themselves. Any sign of anyone bribing the watchers?” “Too early to tell, Sir,” said Rellia. “But we’ll be getting the report soon, I’m sure.” “We’ll see,” said Raalkor. “Just call me X,” said the man at the desk into his encrypted communication device. “It makes things simpler if you don’t know who I am.” “Indeed,” said the scrambled voice on the other end. “What I don’t know I can’t reveal, and if your identity is somehow revealed, they didn’t find out from me.” “Quite. Have you received the package?” “Affirmative. Destination?” “Memory Sigma Prime,” said X. “A laboratory facility called Excelsior Research. They’re expecting it. And in case it needs saying, don’t open the package. We don’t want to contaminate the sample.” “Of course not,” said the courier. “Your payment has been validated, so it will be there posthaste, hand delivered.” “Thank you,” said X. “Your discretion in this delicate matter is appreciated.” “Naturally,” the courier said. “All part of the service we provide.” The connection was closed. X once again leaned back and tented his fingers before his face. “Soon,” he said. “Soon nobody will need to buy Selena Fruit ever again -- because I’ll have the sole rights to produce its secret life-extending ingredients. Ahhh. I can almost taste the sweet profits already.” He took a deep, satisfied breath. On the loading docks at the Infantus Agricultural Spaceport, located in a small and lush garden valley, many adorably dressed individuals finished programming the latest shipment. It was loaded with many thousands of pounds of the rarest fruit in the universe and one of the most prized. For this reason it was also very dangerous to transport. But none of the Toddlers and Young Adults working in and around the loading bay worried over this. They all knew who owned this entire planet and what she was capable of doing. Here, Persephone wasn’t a fairytale or bedtime story … she was real. In the launch control center, the mix of adults and Toddlers and Littles went about their very specific tasks. Very shortly, The NR engines of the huge transport ignited, and it rapidly left the Spaceport with the second shipment destined for the ship’s home planet Troclus in the nearby Praesepe system. Sitting on the bridge of an obviously advanced warship was a figure in a black hooded cloak. He barked orders in his hissing, slithering tongue. The first Officer came to him and popped a smart salute, “Sir all preparations have been made and the contact ships are in their prearranged locations.” The individual in black removed the hood to his cloak as he replied in his hissing/snarling voice, “Verry goooddd, Sssslllitthhh.” The first officer shivered. He knew his captain was one of those feared warriors of the Renni-Tu … but this was the actual first time the captain had ever removed his hood and showed the vicious-looking reptilian/feline/humanoid features of his species. “Nnnow … sssset coursssse forrrrr the ambusssssh pointttt,” said the captain. “Course … already laid in and ready on your mark, Sir,” said the first officer. “The fighters are fueled and ready for launch. Timing is on tactical,” he added, pointing to a series of clocks that appeared on the main screen, counting down. “Very, very good, Sssslittthhhhhhh,” said the captain, keeping an eye on the timers.” “How good it is to see you, Mr. Raalkor,” said Edward, “and how … unusual it is for you to visit the Infantus Embassy.” He and Miri were walking with Raalkor to one of the diplomatic conference rooms, which were designed to be very comfortable for both Troclians and Infantians alike. Miri took a seat on a brightly-colored soft chair that was shaped to look like she was riding a big toy horse, while Edward and Raalkor sat down in comfortable ergonomic office chairs. “Unusual it may be,” said Raalkor, “but there’s a good reason. Take a look at these.” He handed Edward a data chip. “Miri should see it too,” said Edward. He pressed a button and said, “Privacy mode.” The doors closed and locked, and a quiet hiss could be heard as white noise generators came on -- that noise would be all that listening devices would pick up. Then Edward touched the data chip to a spot in the center of the conference table, and charts and graphs appeared holographically in the air above the table. “Of course,” said Raalkor. “I’ve learned not to underestimate Infantians, no matter what age they prefer to be. Anyway, as you can see, we’ve traced buyers of the first shipment of Selena Fruit down to their ultimate owners. Some changed hands multiple times -- as if some of them don’t want anyone knowing who bought them in the end. Now at some point every one of them just vanishes -- as one might expect.” “Well, they are fruit,” said Edward. “Most probly got eated,” said Miri. “Most,” said Raalkor. “But all? Note this one here, which ended up in the hands of a laboratory on Universitas, sent there by one Judith Yokor of the planet Pharos.” “A laboratory?” Edward asked. “Interesting. You don’t suppose they’re trying to …” “Figure out what makesa fruit tick,” Miri interjected. “Exactly,” Raalkor said. “Either they want to find a way to grow more, or they want to find its active ingredients so they can synthesize them and sell them without the fruit. This would cut Infantus out of the profit stream entirely.” “And the Mining and Ag Consortiums of Troclus too,” Edward added. “I should notify my government of this.” He made a note and sent it off. Raalkor nodded. “You should,” he said, “but that’s not all. It’s possible that the second shipment’s secrecy has been compromised.” “Compromised? As in, someone knows its route?” Miri asked, “They gonna steal the fruits?” “It’s possible,” said Raalkor. “There is an indication that one of the agents we hire to tail members of the Security Committee, the only people who know the route, has been paid off.” “You have agents tailing the agents?” asked Edward. “You do the job for as long as I have, you get kinda paranoid,” said Raalkor. “That’s why they put me in charge of the Security Committee for this term.” “I assume you’ve already told the police or military,” Edward said. “The evidence is too flimsy,” Raalkor said. “We got video of an agent touching a data chip to his tablet and we got an encrypted data stream going out at the same time. The destination is a known provider of anonymous accounts -- they don’t even keep records of who’s who.” “Well, change the route and timing immediately!” exclaimed Edward, standing up. “Those people’s lives could be in danger!” “I tried. Nobody will listen to me. Not before there’s more evidence.” Raalkor sighed. “I’m just afraid that evidence is gonna be dead ship security officers. Maybe the whole crew. But the real reason I’m here is --” Miri interrupted. “You think it somebody in your own Consortium.” “Yeah.” Raalkor gripped the bridge of his nose with his thumb and index finger. “You’ve been looking at it too.” “We looked at the history,” Edward said. “Someone was making lots of money from the old Regent. Someone had him killed -- when he stopped playing ball, maybe. Someone has no scruples and wants to make a killing. Make fruit substitute pills, maybe patent them so no one else can make them, steal a shipment or two of fruit so the pills are the only choice, and it’s a one-way ticket to Planet Cash.” “Who bought the fruit on this planet?” asked Miri. “There were a few, very wealthy, people on Troclus who ended up with Selena Fruit,” said Raalkor. He pointed at one of the charts before them, which enlarged. “In the Mining Consortium? Only one. He’s rich, but so is every Consortium member. Name’s Thad Gueral.” “But there’s no evidence connecting him to anything, I’m guessing?” asked Edward. “Not yet,” said Raalkor. “Publicly accusing someone like that, with no evidence, is gonna do more harm than good. I’m not poor myself, but he’s got friends. I could find myself out of a job if I went around doing stuff like that. They’d just put one of his friends in my job, and I’d retire to private life, which is sounding attractive right now, I’m not gonna lie. If they didn’t have me killed, that is -- we’ve got someone here who isn’t afraid to do that.” “No evidence that he’s got accounts on that secret data provider, or that he’s sent the fruit to a lab?” asked Edward. “Not at all,” Raalkor said. “Yet, as I said. I’ve got people, and they’re digging and watching. But nothing yet.” Edward’s tablet chimed. There was a pink icon on the screen, and his eyes widened. He tapped it and read the message, which was in white on a strawberry pink background. Miri saw it, and her eyes went wide too. “What is it?” Raalkor asked. “Reply from home -- already,” said Edward, sounding a bit awed. “From the very top, in fact. There isn’t much we can do about the transport ship at this point, but those laboratories … well, they’re going to fail. Let’s just say that there are no known analysis techniques that can succeed in this case.” “Interesting,” said Raalkor. “Well, if you’re right, then at least there’s one part of Gueral’s plan that won’t work. And he probably doesn’t know about it yet.” “Also, Infantus is going to send a rescue ship …” Edward went on. The trip from Infantus to Troclus appeared to be quick from the Crew and passenger’s point of view, However, there were my hundreds of light years between the two systems that contained the planets. The Navigator sat up right suddenly, almost spilling his hot cup of virtcoff. He adjusted his side scanners to their highest resolution and what he saw brought serious chills of fear up his spine. Out of the inky blackness of interstellar space, moving at an NP speed unheard of on Troclus, it came. Huge, menacing, armed to the teeth with many types of siege weapons none of the Dredge bridge crew had ever seen before. It had graceful swooping arched looking wings with strange pods above and below each root area. The craft looked very nasty, and what’s more, it was unmarked, with no insignia or call numbers. That meant pirates. Suddenly, the Nav board’s tactical display lit up. There were almost a dozen of those ships and one much larger still that was obviously designed to swallow a long haul transport like the Dredge. The emergency collison alarms started to go off just before a major explosion amidships. By this time, the captain had returned to the bridge. He was just in time to watch the 3 picket cruisers escorting them become seriously disabled … or maybe even worse. It wasn’t long before there was the sound of fighting in the hallways, and just moments after that the bridge doors were forced open. Striding onto the bridge was a black-cloaked figure, flanked by armed henchmen. “Kkkillll annnyonnnnne who ressssisssstsssss,” said the figure’s sibilant voice. To the captain the figure said, “Yyyyourrrr carrrrgo issss nnnow mmminnnnne. Do nnnotttt ressssisssstttt annnnd you mmmmay yyyet livvvve.” The captain was considering thoughts of secretly fighting back, perhaps undermining this pirate captain’s authority, until the figure lowered its hood to reveal the scaly visage of a Renni-Tu. The Lizard Cats were not known for diplomacy. They were known for tearing out the throats of those they disagreed with. “Anything you say, Sir,” he said. “Just … don’t kill any more of my crew. Please.” “Pllleasssssurrrre doinnnng bussssinessssss witttthhhh you,” said the pirate lord. “Tttttellll thhhhe mennn to prrrrocccceeed.” One of his henchmen barked orders into a comm tablet, and the pirates got to work stealing everything of value, including the ship’s fuel rods and food supplies, but especially including the cargo. After a tense few hours, the pirate captain was told that the looting was complete, so he gave the order to withdraw. “Consssssiderrrrr yourrrrssssselvvvesssss llllucky,” he said. “Ffffewwww whhhhoommmmm I hhhhavvveee boarrrdeddd sssssurvvvivvve.” And he turned and was gone. The bridge’s dim emergency lights revealed the navigator looking at numerical readouts on his console; there wasn’t enough power for the main screen. “Sir,” he said quietly, “they’re gone. Jumped out.” “Distress signal? Did they take those?” asked the captain. “No, Sir,” the navigator replied. “Distress signal activated.” They were self-powered so as to function even if the ship were completely disabled. But how long until someone got their signal? It was a tense few hours more before they heard the pinging sound of the console reporting a ship in the vicinity. “Rescue?” the captain asked. “Possibly,” the navigator said, “though all I’ve got is the numbers … the computer says it’s registered to … Infantus, Sir.” The captain breathed a sigh of relief. “Don’t know why they’re in the neighborhood, but at least they’re friendly. Hail?” The communication officer had been wounded during the forced entry but had a patched-up arm. “Putting them through, Sir.” “This is the medical cruiser Innocence out from Infantus,” said the small and cute voice of what must have been an Infantian. “We received your distress signal. Are you in need of assistance?” “Are we ever glad to see you, Innocence,” the captain said. “We’ll do whatever we can to ready the docking ports, but we have barely enough power for life support.” “Don’t worry, we’ll help you out!” said the Infantian. “I’m Captain Kelly. We’re moving into position for rescue now.” In a place beyond places, in a garden beyond human description, a very beautiful young woman sat on a dais made of some sort of sparkling crystal. She stared into a pool of mercurial liquid at images that danced across its surface. A dark frown crossed her youthful face as she observed the attack of the Transport. The image rippled and then changed, It depicted a very large and muscular lizard-like humanoid. Persephone sat back as she contemplated her next move. She hadn’t liked in anyway the reports she had just received. She leaned back and said, to herself since no other could be seen around her, “So, this is how the mortals think they are going to discover the secret of eternal youth, is it? Well, I think I have some surprises for your employer, my dear Captain.” Edward was meeting with Pauly and Miri in a conference room in the Infantian Embassy. “So Infantus has to provide another shipment of Selena Fruit, according to the contract,” Edward said. Pauly nodded. “Yes, but not if that one is also lost,” he said, pointing to the appropriate clause in the agreement. “Still, if it is, we want to keep good faith, even if it’s not in the contract in black and white. We’ll probably still have to keep sending shipments until one gets through, just out of diplomatic self-interest. It could get expensive.” “Nobody wonderin’ how come our rescue ship comed so soon?” asked Miri. “Not that I’ve heard,” Pauly said. “Too many people are still grateful that most of the transport’s crew was saved.” “I imagine that’s why we chose to send a medical ship,” said Edward. “I’m sure our military ships can hold their own, but when most people think of space navies, they don’t think about Infantus. And … that’s probably for the best, actually.” Pauly nodded. “Nonthreatening is definitely the image we want. Eccentric, perhaps, but not frighteningly so.” “Is we heared any about who attack the transport?” Miri asked. “Not much,” Edward replied. “The transport crew’s still in treatment.” They all knew about Infantian medical science. The mind and body healed much more quickly when regression techniques were applied, but in the meantime none of the crew members were able to speak or understand coherent words. “Well, when they’re able, we’d obviously like to know who attacked them,” Pauly said. “They said something about pirates and Renni-Tu before they went into treatment, though. I cross-referenced those. There’s talk about a Renni-Tu pirate captain with a particularly nasty reputation.” “But … would he work for Gueral?” asked Edward. “Any pirate would do some piracy for hire if it paid well enough,” said Pauly. “And considering Gueral probably would have let them keep the cargo to sell on the black market, in addition to whatever bounty he was paying … I’d think that would be ‘well enough.’ When the crew’s conscious again, we can ask for more details.” Miri suggested, “Fruit onna black market gonna make a big splash inna puddle.” “That’s very true, Miri,” said Edward. “Maybe we can trace it that way. But meanwhile, maybe we can find a way to connect Gueral to this pirate captain.” The captain, dressed in his black hooded cloak, walked through the huge cargo hold of this warship. A fanged snarling smile crossed his face as he looked over the many stasis crates full of one of the most prized fruits in the universe. He opened one of the inspection ports in the side of one of the crates and removed one of the fruit. It looked so much like a Nectarrian Pear, the captain had to taste it. He took a large bite and began to chew. At first, the fruit tasted bitter. Then the captain realized it had to be peeled before eating it. A very sharp claw extended from one of his knuckles that he immediately began to peel the rind. Within, was a very juicy flesh, pink with purple veins. He took another bite. This time it wasnt peel, it was all fruit. It was juicy, soft, yet firm. The flavor was magnificent. Not too sweet,not too tart … the captain gaped as his eyes grew large. A powerful tingling wave washed all through him. The captain looked at his hands. He had to be almost 100 years younger. All the long years of battle and other damage scars had vanished as the hair of youth grew in right before his eyes. He felt magnificent! He hadn’t felt this full of energy since his adolescence. The things he could have done back then if only he’d had the wealth and power … and now he did! This was a fantastic opportunity to conquer even more of … more of … what had he been thinking of? Oh that’s right -- he could conquer even more of the universe in this 3-D game … or … Yes, that was it. He could finally figure out what these things were at the ends of his feet. They were kind of pointy but also rounded. He looked like an adolescent Renni-Tu, but he was on the floor of the cargo hold playing with his toes like a whelpling. But he didn’t think about that. His mind was shot through with the pleasures and imagination of youth. There were no toys to play with, but … there was whatever this was he was wearing. He covered himself with it like a tent, and giggling in an eerie, feral way, he crawled across the floor pretending to be a Shadow Monster. A few hours later, he woke up. One of his crew was shaking his shoulder. “Sir? Sir? Are you awake?” “Nnnnnggggssssthhhh … whatttt? Dozzzzed offfff … I ssssssupposssse thisssss fruitttt hasssss ssssssome sssssoporific qualitiesssss … but … why isssss my cloak overrrr therrrrre?” He stood up, reached to pick up his cloak, and … realized he still felt very much full of energy and vigor. “Are, uh, you all right, Sir?” his crewman asked. “You look … different.” “Fffffine, Crrrrensssshaw,” he said. “Neverrrr been betterrrrrr.” In a relative stopped position next to a badly damage agri-hauler ship, a massive Super Dreadnaught hung in the inky blackness as it scanned for any sign that might give some indication as to where the vessel or vessels that had assaulted the cargo ship had gone. The captain was frustrated. It was obvious whoever had done this, had used one of those new fangled FTL drives. His particular ship was due for a refit to have the upgraded sensors installed that would track one of them. A young lieutenant came to the captain’s chair and said, “Captain, sorry to interrupt. Long range scans have found a very faint trace of Anti quark gluon residues at these coordinates.” The captain viewed the data on the lieutenant’s padd for a minute before he asked, “How did you manage to detect something this faint at that extreme distance?” The lieutenant replied proudly, “We managed to reroute the scan wave through the berrion intermix chamber. The results hyper charged the scanwave in such a way the track glowed on the board. Not much, but our scanner analysis team is a sharp bunch and they noticed an anomaly. The more they studied it, the more they realized this is the trail left behind by one of those new NR FTL drives.” The captain smiled as he snapped, “Helm, to these coordinates as fast as we can get there.” The helmsperson adjusted dials and typed in commands on his control board, “Laid in and engaged.” Dampening fields lowered around the bridge personnel as everyone’s perception began to blur … and then they had arrived. “Inkspot Nebula, Sir,” said the helm officer. “Great place to avoid detection, if you’re the kind of person who needs to do that.” The screen showed many voluminous clouds of black dust all around them, but more than that, the area was opaque in many other frequency ranges, including infrared and ultraviolet. But it didn’t block radio much, nor X-rays, and there were other means of detection such as subspace resonance that a little interstellar dust had no effect on. “Are we picking up anything?” asked the captain. “Scanning,” said the engineer. “Getting a ship signature on heading 331 alpha plus 27, range 7.4.” “Does the NR trail lead in that direction?” “Affirmative, Sir,” the helm officer said. “Ready all weapons, and fighters prepare to launch. Report in when prepared. We move on my mark.” Reports came in from around the superdreadnought. “This is Alpha Wing, ready.” “This is Delta Wing, ready.” “Gamma wing, all units ready.” “Battery 3, ready.” “Beta Wing here, ready to go, Sir.” This continued until all combat units had reported in. “Now, I want scans of that ship to the best degree we can manage,” said the captain. “I don’t want to blow up some innocent survey ship. Anything with legitimate looking markings, hold back. Otherwise, strike to disable. We want as many alive for questioning as we can manage, especially that captain. We need to know who ordered that strike. Understood? Good. Engage.” “Almost have a visual …” Engineering said. “Almost there …” On the main screen the ship finally swam into view, nasty looking and unmarked. Pirates loved customizing their ships to have extra spikes and points that had no function whatsoever other than to instill fear in their victims, and they didn’t mark their ships -- no point, as computers would instantly recognize them as fake. “Pirate,” the captain said. “All fighter wings, launch and strafe their launch bays and weapon emplacements. Guns, target engines.” This was redundant, really, as this plan had been made hours ago, but reminders didn’t hurt. The pirate ship’s launch bays were immediately targeted, and any pirate fighters that did manage to launch were engaged and under fire before they knew it. Form the sides and beneath the gracefully curving wings of the Pirate craft, many ports irised open. The Pirate ship opened fire on the fighter craft attacking its launch bays. The rapidity the weapons fired coupled with the amazing accuracy and devastating yield on contact, caused the fighters to turn back. It was apparent this ship wasn’t going to be an easy target as it too began to defend itself. The commander of the large fleet looked on with open mouthed astonishment at the radical way the Pirate ship had been armed. Massive energy bolts lashed out from the now obvious planetary strike cannons. Huge glowing clouds of super hot plasma began erupting all along the line of battle as the Pirate ship’s engines engaged. A massive NR portal opened and engulfed the Pirate ship, it vanished in a very bright purple flash leaving behind in its wake many disabled fighter craft, several destroyers amid debris fields, and a completely awestruck fleet. “I … what … what happened?” asked the captain. “What went wrong?” “Sir, analysis indicates …” the tactical officer said, looking at the computer, “that it is possible but uncommon for a vessel of that size to have all the capabilities it just displayed. Generating a likely schematic of its internal layout based on battle data.” “Good,” said the captain. “Send rescue crews for all disabled fighters. Any enemy survivors should be taken into custody for questioning. No lethal force -- we need information.” He took a deep breath. “The specs of standard-issue Troclian navy starships are publicly available,” he mused. “Too many memoirs of former officers out there on holovid. The specs of a unique custom-built pirate cruiser, not so much. I think it’s time for a refit … of the top-secret variety.” “Sir, we’re getting an incoming message,” said the communications officer. “Troclus Command?” “No, Sir, it’s from … planet Infantus. It just says … ‘We can help you with that.’” “So this is what we’ve got, Mr. Raalkor,” said Edward. On his tablet, Raalkor read through the folder of data Edward had just provided him. “Yes … interesting … you saw that too, huh? … nothing so far disagrees with anything we’ve got … Renni-Tu pirate captain, eh? … Right …” He was silent then for a few minutes as he continued reading. Then he put the tablet down and looked up. “Well, I suppose it’s probably all right for me to tell you that the attempt to apprehend the pirates failed.” “We … already know that, actually,” Edward said. “You do? How?” Raalkor asked. “I’m … well, I was going to tell you that I’m not at liberty to say, but the fact is that I’m not sure,” said Edward. “We got word from back home. I don’t know how they found out already. We’ve got our ways, I suppose, though I’m not certain how they work.” “Well … fair enough, I suppose,” said Raalkor. “Yes, I’m sure Troclus has spies, but it’s not as if I know what they’re up to. I’m not a diplomat, though.” “Not for the Troclian government, but for the Consortium,” said Edward. “I suppose. Here are a few things we’ve found out that weren’t in your data,” said Raalkor, handing Edward a data chip, which he scanned into a reader. Holding the transparent plate of nanoprinted flexglass in front of him, Edward scrolled through the text, images, and holos. “You found a possible courier,” said Edward. “Gueral sent something to Memory Sigma Prime.” “Probably,” Raalkor said. “And we don’t know what was in that package. We have sketchy evidence, but no proof, and it’s not as if it’s illegal for him to buy Selena Fruit or to send it wherever he wants after he’s bought it.” “And sensors show a visitor landed at his estate … directly from space,” Edward said. “Yes, he’s got a private landing strip,” said Raalkor. “But there’s no record of any authorized landing or takeoff registered with Planetary Traffic Control. This is a flagrant violation of airspace regulations. But all we have is a blip on some weather detectors, no visual evidence. It was the dead of night. They flew with no lights and avoided all the regular detectors for spacecraft.” “Could’ve been a pirate representative,” Edward surmised. “Or … anything, really.” “Well,” said Raalkor, “from the little data we do have, their trajectory was exactly what it would’ve had to be in order to avoid the spacecraft detectors. And they would’ve had to slow down from orbital velocity just so, in order to follow the right approach path -- and reverse it exactly to return to space. That pilot was crazy good and knew exactly what to do.” “It’s not conclusive, in other words,” said Edward, “just suggestive.” “Exactly.” Raalkor didn’t look overjoyed. “I have some good news, though it’s not something we can announce publicly,” said Edward. “The Troclian Navy is going to get some … help. From … very good sources. Somebody’s pulling some strings back home. They really want those pirates captured.” “What?” asked Raalkor. “From where?” “Someone … who knows a lot about warfare,” Edward said enigmatically. A massive NR anomaly formed. From within its powerful warpage of reality emerged a huge, gracefully designed, and massively armed unmarked ship. It moved through planier normal space at a remarkable portion of relativistic speed and it dove into the heart of a nearby nebula. The Renni-Tu owned and controlled this portion of space and the Pirate captain was sure he could find safe haven here. No sooner than the ship fully exited the NR gate, than another sort of ambush happened. No one on board the Pirate vessel had ever seen these kinds of teardrop shaped fighters. They were not only more nimble than anything the Renni-Tu Pirate had ever seen, all the weapons fire seemed to hit the bulbous front of the teardrop craft and did no damage. It swallowed everything he could throw at it. The pirates launched their own fighters from the fighter bays that weren’t already damaged beyond usefulness, but these adversaries now focused on the fighters, assailing them with ruthless determination and stopping only when they were melted to slag or at least dead in space. And that was when the Troclian Super Dreadnought emerged from NR space right behind the squadron of teardrop-shaped horrors. At least this was a known quantity. The huge ship was larger than the pirates’ cruiser, but the cruiser had a lot of tricks, and the pirates knew what sort of weapons and power limits to expect from a Troclian vessel. Except then the Super Dreadnought started launching some sort of drifting devices that glowed with a cold blue light and quickly moved to surround the pirate cruiser like a frozen swarm of bees. And its guns started emitting pulses of quickly shifting energy, flashing from red to violet and disappearing into invisible ultraviolet again as hull contact alarms rang out from all over the ship. Meanwhile, the teardrop-shaped fighters harried every pirate gun emplacement and launch bay. There was nothing in the data banks about such fighters except for some very old legends about a planet of death that no one had approached and lived. Frequency-sweep beams, especially of this intensity, were so power expensive that even a Troclian Super Dreadnought shouldn’t be able to keep up this rate of fire for long, but there it was, doing just that. Neither the pirate captain nor his crew had any idea how this was happening, but they were losing. The teardrop ships seemed to be totally immune to any and all weapons fire as they danced, swung, and pirouetted around all the fighters the pirate Dreadnaught had managed to launch. The mysterious teardrop craft destroyed many of the pirate fighters, only to turn and fire their weapons against the main ship seemingly in the same graceful manner. The Renni-Tu captain felt the very first tingle of real concern he had ever had. Something was wrong about all this. He knew that a Troclian Super Dreadnought was powerful, but he also knew there had to be some new power source behind it. He didn’t have time to ponder this as many hull breach alarms went off. An emergency klaxxon began sounding as the computer’s voice announce, “Hull breach on all decks. Unknown forces invading vessel. Internal defenses activating.” The Captain knew, now was time to show those puny humanoids what it meant to be a Renni-Tu warrior. He stood and removed his cloak. All the bridge crew gasped in shock. None, but the first mate, had truly known what he was, they had only suspected. Actually seeing one of the most feared warriors in the cosmos was their captain was shocking. The natural armored scales glistened for an instant before he seemingly turned transparent and vanished from sight. It was true, the Renni-Tu had chameleon properties. “Sir, they’ve launched an escape pod,” said the tactical officer. “Move to capture,” Captain Aleet said immediately. “Wait … Sir, the pod is uninhabited. No life signs. No bombs or weapons either.” “Belay that,” the captain corrected himself. “Probably a trick.” “Boarding parties have cleared 20% of the ship’s habitable volume, Sir.” “Keep me updated, Lieutenant Ghamaal,” said the captain. The engineering officer said, “Enemy engines … 12 hours away from functioning, I estimate. Enemy guns 4 hours from functioning at best. Enemy fighter bays 8 hours from repair at best.” “Thank you, Ms. Olara,” said Captain Aleet. “Is there any sign of a repair effort?” “Negative,” said Ghamaal. “All scans indicate they’re preparing to repel our boarding parties.” “Sir, fighter squadrons are reporting that ship-to-ship operations have ended,” said the communications officer. “Thank you, Lieutenant Yurii,” said the captain. “Thank them for their assistance -- I had no idea the Infantians had such powerful allies.” He paused. “I only wish I knew where they came from,” he added to himself quietly. Specialist Olara said, “Their help and the extra fusion reactors we installed really turned the tide. There’s no room for extra crew or supplies, but we definitely achieved our goal of refitting for excessive firepower.” “Seems to have worked,” said the captain. “Send out crews to capture any survivors for questioning. How are the boarding parties doing?” “40% of the ship’s habitable volume has been searched and cleared, Sir,” said Ghamaal, looking at the tactical readouts. The Infantians’ allies are apparently remarkable at hand-to-hand combat as well.” Whoever they were, the Infantians’ allies were large and muscular, both males and females. They wore black uniforms with dark purple and blood-red highlights and wielded large energy sidearms and some form of shield weapon. When pirates emerged from a hatch to attack, these fighters would simply raise their shield arms, flickering with blue, to block the blaster shots that they somehow anticipated were coming, and at the same time fire back with astonishing speed and accuracy, rushing forward as they did so and knocking aside the fallen bodies with those energy shields. They worked as a team with obviously practiced efficiency. The Troclian security forces were astonished at this display of confident, experienced skill. They whispered to each other that they wouldn’t want to be on these soldiers’ bad side. Without any warning, a section of the hall seemed to come alive with a loud nasty growl. Something that appeared to be part of the paneling jumped into the middle of the advancing warriors. All those who were there saw was the flash and sparkle of some kind of claws as the slashed through several of the Large Energy shields amid showers of sparks and fury. Four of the warriors in black seemingly fell apart in a shower of gore and fire. The leader of the group shouted, “It’s him! Orders are to take him alive if possible. If not, then take his essence and we will use the soulstone to return him for trial.” As the soldiers with rapid trained grace and efficiency changed their formation, they also brought to bear a different type of weapon. Even thus, the lone, seemingly invisible warrior was as fierce and deadly as the ones he attacked with great efficiency until the mercenaries in black finished their new formation. A massive retaliatory strike from some sort of rods each held in their hands, formed a sparkling crystal of some sort around the shimmering image of the Renni-Tu captain, with his razor-sharp claws only thing clearly visible. “Nnnnnnoooooo,” his rasping voice said. “Yyyyyouuu cannnnn’tttt …” He then fell silent, seemingly unable to move, with eight of the strange weapons pointed at him and a transparent crystal forming around him. When the white light from the weapons ceased, the pirate captain was encased in a single large crystal, clear as glass, but with edges glowing with a white light. One of the Troclian fighters quickly set up a grav sled and slid it under the crystal, towing it away, as the black-clad mercenaries covered the withdrawal. “Objective acquired,” said one Troclian marine to their ship. “Returning to ship.” Edward was speaking to Raalkor, this time in a secure room in the Mining Consortium’s office building. “So, the pirate captain hasn’t revealed anything yet?” he asked. “No!” said Raalkor with obvious frustration. “I just know Guiral hired him. I can feel it in my bones. But I have no proof.” “I … have an idea,” Edward said. “It’s an expensive idea. But again, we can help.” “Anything,” said Raalkor, “I’ll try anything at this point.” “The Selena Fruit,” Edward said. “For a time after it’s initially ingested, it causes a mental regression. You’ll have to ask him quickly, or he’ll temporarily forget being hired at all. But briefly he’ll be basically free of inhibition. Record what he says. Have pictures of Guiral’s estate to show him.” “If it’ll work … but that stuff’s expensive.” Raalkor’s forehead wrinkled with concern. “That’s why I’ve brought one,” Edward said. He opened his briefcase and took out a flat package. “Pre-sliced, in a refrigerated container.” He set the flat metallic box on the table in front of Raalkor. “It’s a suggestion from back home. They seem to think it likely that he’s had this before. He may be susceptible to its … sensations.” “Hey, it’s worth a try,” Raalkor said. “If it doesn’t work … we’re no worse off than we are now.” The Renni-Tu sat in the energy cell and fumed. He couldn’t believe there had been a warrior more mighty than he. His many burns and tended to wounds proved that. The door slid open and the Captain jumped immediately in a very cat-like graceful attack with all his claws out, to no avail. What he ran into was nothing like he had ever encountered before. It surrounded and sort of absorbed him. He knew the flavor of the thing forced into his mouth. Immediately he began to feel the fruit begin regressing him. The sensations were indescribable, just as before, and part of him resisted while another part of him longed for them. In the midst of this he saw … a great mansion, by night. “Have you ever been here?” asked a voice. “I wwwillllll tttelllll yyyyouuuu nnnnothhhhinggggg!” he tried to say, but he heard his voice babble out, “Thhhatttt … thhhatttt’sssss thhhhe pllllacccce wherrrrre I wwwwennnnnttt tttto mmmeettttt thhhhe mmmmannnn.” “What did the man tell you he wanted you to do?” asked the voice. His fading will told himself to stop, to stay quiet, but he said, “Tttttooooo atttackkkk thhhhe shhhhhip annnnd sssssteallll itssssss carrrrrgoooo … thhhhhe niccccce frrrrruittttsssss … butttt ttttryyyy nnnnotttt tooooo killlll …” “You’re sure it was this house?” asked the voice again. “Thhhhatttt housssssse … ssssooooo hhhharrrrrd tooo llllannnnnd … avvvvvoid thhhhe sssssenssssorsssss …” “Thank you,” said the voice. “Enjoy your fruit.” The Renni-Tu pirate was enjoying it. It was difficult to tell, but if they could have read his thoughts, he was happily reliving his early childhood now, far from the fearsome pirate he had become. In a very wealthy part of town in a remote corner of the park, many hover cars of police arrived with all their lights flashing and surrounded one of the large estate houses. One of the officers pulled some kind of device from a pouch on his side and wrapped it around his neck. He held it to his throat with thumb and forefinger. His voice boomed loudly, “This is the City Enforcers. Surrender peacefully. We know you’re in there, and we have a warrant for your apprehension for conspiracy, theft, and piracy.” Within the large estate house, Thaddeus Gueral fretted. His security cameras told the story. His entire house had been completely surrounded. His only choices were to engage the house defense systems, which would result in the deaths of several Enforcers and a death sentence for him if he was caught … or surrender, which amounted to his spending several lifetimes in stasis lockdown. Neither sounded appealing at the moment. Fortunately he didn’t have to make the choice. There was a flash … and suddenly he found himself in another room of his house, sitting in a comfortable chair. In another chair across the room, there was a woman asking him, “Thaddeus Gueral, how are you feeling? Do you feel well enough to talk?” Confused, he asked, “Who’s asking? And what happened?” “I’m Jilea Harrad, an attorney from Poolian and Roush, the law firm you pay to represent you,” she said. “As for what happened, apparently they used a whole-house stasis field to get everyone in the house, then narrowed it down to just you. New technology, I suppose. There’s still a question about its legality, and we’ll evaluate whether to use that question in your defense.” “I’m … not under arrest?” he asked. “Don’t be ridiculous,” said Harrad. “Of course you are. You’re under house arrest. The tracking device has already been implanted. Wherever you go, you’ll have an Enforcers escort, and all your communications will be monitored. Your home’s security system has been deactivated, of course, since the premises are under constant guard by the City Enforcers. We wouldn’t want your systems to pose a threat to any of their lives. We really don’t -- my firm worked hard to get you house arrest instead of jail. Any attempt to evade house arrest is going to make it easier for them to put you in the Detention Center, and it’ll make defending you a lot harder when your case goes to court ...” “So it turns out Space Traffic Control really doesn’t like it when people evade their sensors,” said Raalkor, talking to Edward, Pauly, and Miri in the Infantian Embassy. “After a few sneak drone bombings a couple centuries ago on the planet Harwell, most worlds made their laws about such things really harsh.” “Gueral could’ve just traveled off-planet to arrange this,” said Pauly. “I don’t get it.” “Neither do I -- why he did it this way is anyone’s guess,” Raalkor said with a shrug. “Maybe he didn’t want anyone to even suspect he was having shady dealings with anyone off-world.” “Meanwhile, the next shipment of Selena Fruit has gotten here without a hitch,” said Edward. “All because we captured that pirate captain -- and it was Miri’s idea to use the fruit on him.” “I good girl?” Miri asked, blushing. “Very good,” Edward said, hugging her with a smile. “It looks like Infantus is going to be getting a constant supply of the iridium it needs for industry.” He left out “the Nanabot industry,” because he’d been instructed not to mention that detail unless it specifically came up. “And I think working closely with Troclus on this matter has helped cement the diplomatic relationship between our two worlds.” After the meeting, Edward felt it as Miri wrapped her arms around him and hugged him. He began to feel a real upwelling within his heart over this Babydoll. She was smart, very bright, very pretty, and one of the most adorable creatures he had ever met. Edward knew Infantian Babydolls married and had families. He had memories of his family before he moved out and into the comunal nursery complex before he got this job. Edward said softly, “Miri … I … ummm … I mean … umm.” Miri giggled as she took Edward’s hand, “Sok Eddie. Sometimesa baby no can say what they wanna say.’ Edward replied, “But, I’m not a baby anymore.” Miri giggled adorably before she kissed Edward on his cheek, “Nopes … but ur notta dult neviers.” Then she bounded off through the office door in a toddling skipping way. Edward just didn’t know what to do. If these emotions grew any stronger they would start to become a real distraction. A red light came on on his desk as an annoying buzzer began to sound temporarily taking his mind off of that issue. A voice over the comm on his desk said, “Hurry, Ambassador, the new shipment has arrived and you are required to be at the docks as the containers are offloaded.” Miri arrived back in the office just in time to take Edward’s hand as both of them left to the grav-car storage. “Me so happy see you Eddie,” said Miri with a smile. “We go look at the space boats?” “Yes we will,” said Edward with a smile. “And … I’m very happy to see you too, Miri.” He blushed. They talked about the adorable things that Infantians talk about on the way to the docks -- who would win the upcoming World Cuteness Pageant in the various divisions, which team looked likely to take the Distracted Puffball Cup, the most popular holovids on Infantus and which planets they came from, and so forth. Viewing the shipment was really just a formality -- the data was all there on the tablets; they just needed witnesses to make sure that the cargo was really there when they opened the containers. On the way back to the embassy, they were again alone together in the back of the hoverlimousine. “Miri,” said Edward, “I’m … there’s no other way to say it.” He blushed brightly as he admitted, “I’m deeply in love with you.” “Oh Eddie!” she said, jumping up and putting both arms around him. “Me love you so much! It so hard not to kiss you all over your face alla time!” Edward laughed with joy. “We … can’t go on like this, though,” he said. “There’s only one way I can think of to fix it. Miri … will you marry me?” Miri’s eyes grew big with surprise as she gaped, “Does you means it? For really real?” Willam nodded his head as he replied softly, “I do.” then smiled. Miri screeched for joy as she wrapped her arms around his neck and they kissed a real kiss for the first time. The limo driver saw what was happening in the back and pressed the privacy button on the dash. The panes in the back polarized in such a way, they could see out, but no one could see in. When they arrived back at the embassy, things were in a total uproar. Edward and Miri were immediately taken in charge by Embassy security and taken to a safe room where they could be guarded. Edward asked the lead guard, “What’s going on? Why are we being held this way?” The guard replied, “You aren’t being held, sir, you and all your staff are being protected.” Edwards face took on an expression of total surprise, “Protected from whom?” The guard looked Edward over for an instant before he replied, “It is known and been broadcast over the newswaves that you were instrumental in capturing a pirate captain who turned out to be a Renni-Tu.” The man handed Edward a tablet, “It appears more than one Renni-Tu was part of the crew, only they weren’t on that ship that was captured.” Edward read what was contained in the file stored on the tablet. His mouth fell open in shock as he read the threat … that came directly form several of the most feared warriors .. and they were rogue ones at that. Edward said with authority, “I need a comm channel open to Infantus immediately. “ The guard asked, “Why the homeworld?” Edward replied, “I have a contact I need to speak with as soon as I possibly can.” The guard motioned one of the others by the door and sent him to bring in a comm unit so Edward could make his call. “I scareded,” said Miri. “Renni-Tu are … scary.” “They’re among the most ferocious fighters in the known galaxy,” said Edward, nodding. “And they’re masters of stealth, too. But the thing is, most of them are warriors of honor. The ones that take to piracy are outcasts among their people. The honorable ones make their presence known before they attack, because striking from stealth is dishonorable. Their chameleon-like blending ability, though, means that the other ones can even be in the same room with you and you wouldn’t know it.” “I know,” Miri said. “Scaryyyy …” She looked around nervously. Their guard said, “Don’t worry, kid, I don’t think there are any of them in here.” “How long are we going to be here, anyway?” Edward asked. The guard replied, “The rest of the team is sweeping the embassy with instruments. They’ll find anything with a heartbeat. All entrances and exits are sealed. What’s more, we’re not even sure they’re targeting you. As far as the media knows, the Troclus Space Navy are the ones who captured that pirate captain. Anyone who looks deeper into the story will see that the Mining Consortium had an interest in it, and there were some mysterious mercenaries who helped out. I guess some might read into it and see that Infantus benefited from the capture, and that’s why we’re here as a precaution, but I doubt any renegade Renni-Tu would be here.” The guard’s comm tapped, and a voice from it said, “We’re done. All clear.” “See?” said the guard. “They didn’t find anything. So let’s carefully move to somewhere more comfortable. Any suggestions?” “Well, how about the dining area?” Edward asked. “I’m kind of hungry.” “Me too,” said Miri. “OK, let’s head that way,” he said. “Escorting the Ambassador and his companion to the dining area,” he said into his shoulder comm. They turned a corner and found themselves face-to-face with a very real Renni-Tu. Its golden armor gleamed, and its golden eyes looked at them steadily. “What the --?” shouted the guard, reaching for his weapon. “Don’t,” said Edward. “The ones you can see aren’t the problem.” The guard drew his gun anyway. Faster than the eye could see, the Renni-Tu knocked it out of his grasp and sent it spinning across the floor, then returned to its former combat-ready pose. “H-hey!” said the guard. “Y-you -- it --” “Knocked away your gun and didn’t harm you,” Edward said. “That’s proof that he’s not interested in hurting us. If he were, we’d all be dead now.” Long tense minutes passed as the humans and the Renni-Tu warrior eyed each other menacingly. Finally the warrior relaxed and stood to his full height and retracted his fearsome claws. It turned to Edward and bowed formally before it said softly in is saurian accent, “Weee seeend grreeeeettinnggsssssss. Weeee offfff the Renni-Tu have ssssssent a meeessssage to yooouuu. Our ssssearchh and capttuurrree team hasss good newss for youuu.” He handed over a small comm padd to Edward. Edward tentatively took the padd and read over the data it contained. His eyes grew large as his mouth fell open in surprise. Edward said with incredulity obvious in his voice, “You mean to tell me that all of the renegades have been captured?” The warrior seemed to snarl as it showed a great many fangs and razor sharp teeth, “Weee of the Warrior Caste caaaannnottt havvveee one offff ourrr ownnnn asss a loossseee cannonnn. Weee have handdled the probbleem.” With this, the warrior’s scales seemingly caught fire for a second before he faded from view and blended perfectly into his surroundings and was gone. The Troclian guard stared at the spot where the Renni-Tu warrior had been for a moment with eyes as wide as saucers. Then he wordlessly went over and picked up his fallen sidearm and put it back in its holster. “I, uh, do you still want to go to th-the dining room?” he barely managed to ask. “Yes, let’s go,” said Edward. “Are you OK, Miri?” “Miri jus fine long as am wif you,” she said, looking back at Edward with a twinkle in her eyes. They proceeded to the dining room, where a Nana helped Edward get Miri into a high chair and assisted in feeding her as Edward got a bite to eat as well. Another Nana offered the guard a high chair, but he politely declined and took an adult seat. The security remained in a heightened state for about a week longer before Pauly suggested it was time to relax it to normal levels.There were still guards, but extra security details assigned to specific high-level staff members were called off. It seemed the Renni-Tu were as good as their word, and the non-Renni-Tu pirates didn’t seem inclined to pursue revenge. Most likely some other pirate had risen to fill the power vacuum, Edward and Raalkor surmised. “So I thought I heard that you’ve set a wedding date?” asked Raalkor. They were relaxing in a lounge in the Embassy after a meeting. “Yes, in four months’ time,” said Edward. “We’re planning to have the wedding back home on Infantus -- Miri wants a traditional Infantian wedding. But you’ll be invited, of course. We haven’t sent out invitations yet. Ever been to Infantus?” “No, I haven’t,” said Raalkor. “I’m … intrigued by the thought of visiting. It must be an unusual place -- I mean, from the point of view of a typical person of Troclus. I’m sure it’s perfectly ordinary for natives.” “It’s all in how you look at it,” Edward replied, sipping his drink. “Frankly, I wasn’t liking my life, on my own home planet, up until shortly before I was appointed Ambassador.” “Really?” asked Raalkor, and Edward finally explained to him how he had been treated like a baby, as so many others were, until those in authority finally realized that he wasn’t one. “You? A baby?” Raalkor marveled. “I … can’t picture it. Now that I’ve gotten to know you.” “It wasn’t really who I was, not inside,” said Edward. “I’ve kept informed, and there are measures being taken to prevent that from happening in the future -- every citizen will get regular psych evaluations starting from an early age to determine whether they have any dysphoria with their envisioned role in Infantus society. We want babies who truly want to be babies, and if people want to have a young child role instead, or even a pre-teen or teenage role, we want them to have that. And, of course, some are adults. Not to mention those who aren’t comfortable with their gender roles -- we want everyone to be in a role they’re happy in. But all are valued.” Time passed as it has a habit of doing and the wedding day for Edward and Miri had finally arrived. Miri was a precious as she could be in her Princess wedding dress and veil. Edward looked as handsome as any dressed in the Tuxedo that had been provided by none other that Persephone herself. There were many Delegates from the Renni-Tu commonwealth, the Troclian ruling council, and of course the Infantian Ruling Council. When the fanfare had come to an end, and Edward and Miri were center stage holding hands and smiling brightly at each other, a blue/white flash lit up the entire decorated area. Persephone had arrived dressed in her finest goddess outfit, spun by the hands of many magical beings. She raised her arms and said with a joyous tone, “Welcome all. We are gathered here on this fine day to join these two in matrimony …” ~~ Another Wonderful Beginning to Another Story ~~	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3376
__label__cc	0.535045	0.464955	Automotive News / Spy Shots / Concepts / Rumor Mil Feds to REQUIRE black box event recorders in all new cars. Thread starter Spectre 00 4Runner \| 02 919 \| 87 XJ6 \| 86 CB700SC From Dvice/Wired/PopSci: Feds to require black box event recorders in all new cars The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to issue new regulations next month, that will require a black box style data recorder be fitted in all new cars. Similar in concept to the familiar black boxes used in commercial aircraft for decades, the boxes are expected to record information about speed, seat belt use and brake application in the final seconds leading up to an accident, the data can be retrieved for later analysis. Before you start screaming about government overreach, you should know that almost every new car already has a device like this fitted at the factory. For example, GM has fitted one to almost every new car they've built since the early 1990s. The new rules are aimed at evening out a patchwork of state laws about who can access to the data, while standardizing the devices themselves so that the data is easier to recover. Currently, the devices are used mostly be car manufacturers to cover their own butts, by helping to determine whether an accident was caused by driver error, or some problem with the vehicle. This sounds like a sensible idea, as long as strict limits are places on what data is recorded, and who has access to it. The potential for abuse is huge, such as cops using it to issue speeding tickets, or GPS data being used in a divorce case to show who you were visiting. Still, the upside could be pretty significant too, for example proving that you weren't speeding when you had an accident. Personally, I think I'll stick with my very analog 1985 Diesel Mercedes. The most sophisticated electronic device in that car is the AM/FM radio. My comments on the article: They note that existing cars have such capability and this is true - car makers started installing limited recording functions after the insane lawsuits leveled against them. However, the information on them is proprietary and difficult to access. If you want to pull the data off the most popular cars, you will need several multi-thousand dollar rigs (because every maker is different), and most current ones only record the last 30 seconds or so prior to an airbag event or the point at which you plug in the recovery rig. They don?t keep long-term tabs on you precisely because of privacy concerns. This new reg means an OBD-II like (in terms of standardization) interface that will allow any government agency to easily and quickly pull any data off it that they want to. Logging time will be ?indefinite? with indefinite persistence. Nice, huh? Now we see what Cash For Clunkers may really have been aimed at - getting older cars that do not have such capabilities off the road and forcing people into new Big Brother-equipped vehicles from here on out. Sooo... who did you vote for last Presidential election? I don't remember Big Brother being on the ballot, but apparently he was. Edit: More information/commentary on these new regulations that seem to have slipped under the radar here: http://www.examiner.com/finance-examiner-in-national/new-car-purchases-starting-june-will-have-a-mandatory-black-box-installed?fb_comment=33589026 I'll also note that no US-market motorcycle, not even the stupendously complex Goldwing and BMW touring bikes, has datalogging capability. If you don't like the idea, here's some links to write your Representative and Senator. Maybe its time to defund NHTSA until they get a clue as to who Ray LaHood and company really need to be answering to. Reactions: IceBone GRtak It didn't matter who you voted for last election, Big Brother was already here(Patriot Act, Bush jr. and Cheney). Why do you insist on turning everything into a political discussion? Reactions: Interrobang smib is a big honkin' homo Spectre, you're mostly awesome, but sometimes I want you to decide to not type things. GRtak said: I don't remember any part of the Patriot Act, Bush's policies, or Cheney's want list that included what was essentially the placement of tracking devices on every American's new car. I seem to have missed this somewhere... As for political? Sorry, this is both automotive news and political. There was no precedent for mandatory tracking devices in the private cars of people who were not accused of or convicted of any crime. Forcing it upon new car buyers (and at their expense, of course) is not political how? In addition, the government still owns an automaker, GM. How can it NOT be political at that point? Also, you're always screaming about 'violation of rights' (especially in the political section) - why aren't you screaming the loudest about this? I don't like this, but I don't see any "trackers" being mandated. the boxes are expected to record information about speed, seat belt use and brake application in the final seconds leading up to an accident, the data can be retrieved for later analysis. What I did see was: That is cautionary advice. And there could be other good data recorded from these, but I would want the restrictions on what they can and can not record before I want one in my car. But you immediately went for the who did you vote for approach. Did Obama request this? I doubt it. But that is what you want it to sound like. Vette Boss United States, Britain, in time 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 I generally approve of people who spread information about such things, but there was no need for this to have an anti-Obama overtone. Or any political overtone at all, actually. GM was first putting "black boxes" in cars as early as the 90's, in order to record data about crashes. MadCat360 Mazda Raceway Carless Waaahhh I think it's wise to find out exactly what the black boxes can do or can record before one gets too hasty. BlaRo Little Nudger Moto Guzzi V7 Special, Fiat 500 1957 Edition WHEN YOU RIDE ALONE, YOU RIDE WITH OBAMA. Sgt. Maj. Buzzkill Kiel/Wherever, Germany '19 BMW M240i Vette Boss said: there was no need for this to have an anti-Obama overtone After all, it's a black box. Reactions: Der Stig Eunos_Cosmo '84 Mazda RX7, '12 Mazda 2, '99 Porsche Boxster Can I ride with a boombox instead? Dr_Grip Made from concentrate 1979 Opel Kadett \| 1972 Ford Country Sedan Spectre, not only is this a repost, you even posted in the last thread: http://forums.finalgear.com/automotive-news/report-nhtsa-expected-to-mandate-black-boxes-in-all-cars-next-month-49549/ You posted in the last thread AFTER i posted this: It's scaremongering week at Autoblog and Wired! Wired.com said: Update 5:30 p.m. May 24: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require that all new vehicles have an event data recorder. The agency is at this point only considering such a requirement. http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/05/automotive-black-boxes/ What exactly is the purpose of consciously reposting a newsblurb that has since been redacted by it's source, spiced up with some stupid Anti-Obama rhetorics? I've mentioned multiple times that i like how you, even if we disagree on most major issues, have your facts straight. Pulling such a disinformation stunt is below you. EDIT: Also, write to your local congressman or senator to prove you're an idiot who believes whatever the blogoshphere recylces without checking. All "sources" for this "requirement" refer to sources that refer to sources that refer to the Wired article. And no one bothered to check back to the Wired article and see the Update? Go ahead guys, write to your congressman. Have your name put on the "morons whose mail we'll recycle unopened" list. Reactions: narf	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3381
__label__cc	0.715435	0.284565	Welcome to the Libertarian Party, 2018 To all the new people who have discovered an interest in the Libertarian Party these past few weeks: There are nearly half a million registered Libertarians in the 27 states where it is not illegal to register as a Libertarian. What makes us different from the other parties? Well... We have called for the repeal of all Drug Prohibition since our founding in 1971. We have called for abolishing the income tax and eliminating the IRS, and have said that "Taxation is Theft", since our founding in 1971. We have called for replacing inefficient, wasteful, and brutal government "services" -- yes, even those flashing-lights emergency services -- with private-sector alternatives since our founding in 1971. We have called for abolishing government indoctrination centers (public schools) since our founding in 1971. We have called for an end to all foreign aid, regardless of how evil or good the recipient nation is, since our founding in 1971. We have called for an end to all military adventurism, and the removal of all US military assets from foreign lands, since our founding in 1971. We have called for the repeal of all regulations on guns, including regulations on modified and automatic weapons, since our founding in 1971. We have called for the abolition of the Federal Reserve and for sound, free-market money since our founding in 1971. We have called for the elimination of all corporate and individual welfare and subsidies since our founding in 1971. We have called for the privatization of transportation infrastructure since our founding in 1971. Where we're going, we don't need "roads". We have called for the complete separation of government and health care, and for abolishing medical regulation and licensing, since our founding in 1971. We have called for an end to government meddling in private voluntary agreements, such as minimum wage laws and requirements that businesses recognize unions, since our founding in 1971. We have called for eliminating all restrictions on the right of people to cross imaginary lines since our founding in 1971. We have called for private property rights to be fully respected by governments, and for the repeal of land-use regulations and zoning, since our founding in 1971. We have called for an end to all marriage regulation and licensure, as well as for an end to all government discrimination for or against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans individuals -- and heterosexuals -- since our founding in 1971. And we actually mean it. In 1972, our very first national Platform stated our support for the rights of sexual minorities (http://www.lpedia.org/1972_Libertarian_Party_Platform#Crime . We have called for an end to all government sex discrimination since our founding in 1971. We actually walk the talk, too: our very first nominee for Vice President, Tonie Nathan, was the first woman to receive an Electoral College vote. We believe all individuals should be treated equally by governments. Unlike the Johnny-come-latelys, Libertarians actually take the idea of equal rights seriously -- and we started that conversation long before Democrats opportunistically embraced it. We have called for the abolition of all laws restricting Freedom of Association, and for the elimination of all subsidies, regulation, special rights, privileges, penalties, preferential treatment, either for or against any subset of individuals or "favored" groups, since our founding in 1971. We have called for an end to all government interference in the freedom of religion and conscience since our founding in 1971. We don't want churches taxed -- we want taxes abolished. So, welcome to the Libertarian Party. Leave those big-party ideologies at the door -- you won't be needing them any more. Cast off those chains! Remember -- those stale old ideas have turned the United States into a police state. Libertarians believe people should be able to marry who they want, gamble if they want, party with a hooker, smoke weed or partake of other recreational drugs, live as a woman (or a man) if they want ... but they should also be left free to start a business without asking for "permission", keep their money and property, travel without papers, and enjoy any guns they can afford. Enjoy your freedom, and we're glad you're here. VOTE LIBERTARIAN * 800-ELECT-US or http://www.LP.org/ Get active! http://www.LP.org/volunteer Personal agency: It's actually a thing. Written by Marc Montoni <AMCAmbassador@gmail.com>, for the Libertarian Party Radical Caucus. Revised April, 2018. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Labels: Abolish, Abolish welfare, Anarcho-Capitalist, Gun Confiscation, Gun control, Law Enforcement, Libertarian, police, Prejudice, Prohibition, Repeal, taxation, Victim Disarmement, zoning regulation The Libertarian Weenie Pipe Dream The Libertarian Weenie Pipe Dream is a modern fantasy peddled by "pragmatic" Libertarians. It goes like this, with some regional and/or chemically-induced variations: a) Get ourselves elected to local office without saying anything scary. b) Build our political resumes, all the while continuing to hide our true nature. Presumably by "playing the game" and voting for fatter government. c) Get elected to slightly higher office (still somehow hiding our true goals). d) When there are enough of us, take our hats off for the Big Reveal Day. e) Then at long last, we will be able to make more significant changes. Of course, assuming we still remember what they were supposed to be. [EDITOR'S NOTE: Very sorry - rest assured that there are many, but we can't tell you who they are. It's a secret -- that's the whole idea. If we told you, or if they ever said anything libertarian in public, they would no longer be stealth, and people would stop voting for them. This would ruin the grand plan to have them all rise up out of their wheelchairs in 2079 and unanimously vote to abolish government. 'Nuff said.] But in all seriousness, generations of new activists have been brought into the party being fed this same ludicrous model of how we are going to build a free society. Here's a clue: If someone says either "The only thing that matters is getting elected," or "First we actually have to get elected", then they're delusional simpletons who have no commitment to the reasons why we try to get elected. [Partly paraphrasing Joe Dehn] Originally written April 2018, by Marc Montoni, for the Libertarian Party Radical Caucus. This version released 2018. Labels: Abolish Anarchophobia Anarchophobia: The ignorant fear of anarchists. Anarchophobia is normally used as an excuse to paper over the fact that almost all Libertarian candidates fail to seek adequate volunteer and donor support for their campaigns, to explain away the reason more Libertarians are not being elected to office. Most anarchophobes are clueless about: - ballot access censorship and judicial bias favoring the D/R monopoly of the ballots in all states. - the many extensive contributions anarchists have made to the modern Libertarian Party. - the fact that anarchists were among the founding members of the Libertarian Party, and, - the fact that anarchists comprise a large fraction of the current donating membership of the Libertarian Party. [paraphrasing D. Frank Robinson] FACT: Until ballot bias is eradicated, the votes cannot come. FACT: When the votes come, the money will follow. FACT: When the money arrives, oaths of office will administered. Labels: Abolish, Anarcho-Capitalist, Bias, Prejudice Vohra Suspension Motion Fails A motion to suspend Arvin Vohra (Twitter, Maryland US Senate Campaign Website, Facebook, MeWe) from his position on the Libertarian National Committee has failed. Current LP chairman Nick Sarwark (Twitter, Phoenix Mayor Campaign website, Facebook) wrote up his opinion on the subject. I thought this part was the most cogent: When I gave my speech for None of the Above for Chair in Las Vegas in 2012, it was due to the factionalism and infighting I saw on the LNC leading up to that convention. LNC members focused more on trying to oust each other or gain advantage internally than they did on trying to advance the goals of the Libertarian Party. That internal focus resulted in stagnant fundraising, candidate recruitment, and membership numbers. Since 2014, our committee has been able to move away from the internal factional fighting and focus on moving the Libertarian Party forward. We are improving fundraising, candidate recruitment, and membership. These recent controversies have regressed us back to internal fighting instead of fighting the two old parties. We need to stop the internal fighting and focus on our real opponents. Sarwark's 2012 speech was in some ways a landmark event in the party's history. For a good portion of the previous ten years, the majority faction on the LNC had spent far more time setting up intrigues for removing the few radicals and anarchists who happened to be on the LNC -- along with intrigues to make the LP a far more hostile place for anarchists and radicals in general -- than they did trying new fundraising approaches and getting the LP's day-to-day operations in proper order (after basically the same leadership had allowed everything to tank during that same ten years). It was a landmark because while he was talking, one could almost feel the change in mood among the delegates. The result was that a different culture emerged in the LP after that convention. I don't know if Sarwark is a radical libertarian, much less an anarchist. Based on his speech at the Colorado state convention last month, my suspicion is that he is not. But I don't really care. Sarwark has been patient and understanding of all sides and an excellent moderator for getting the crowd to pay attention to actual business. I voted for him for chairman twice because I was one of many who were tired of the internal Machiavellians who simply couldn't keep their focus. I wanted to X out the hyper-factionalists. I didn't get my wish to dump the worst of them altogether, but at least Nick has done pretty well at keeping their desire to dominate contained, and redirect that towards business. When VC Vohra began writing his controversial articles on his personal Facebook page almost a year ago, what I saw was mostly the same old hyper-factional individuals seizing upon their controversial nature as an excuse to return the party to the slash-and-burn internal culture that was the case prior to Vegas. Please note that there are also anarchist and radical Libertarians who are in favor of Mr Vohra leaving the LNC. The above paragraph does not refer to them. They have their own reasons that are not mostly motivated by partisan hackery, and I understand that -- although I disagree with their position on removal. I've made my position clear: I say things differently from Vohra. Of course, whatever opinions he puts up on his personal page are his and his alone. I believe that his comments are infinitesimally less-damaging to the LP brand than the majority of LP candidates have been for most of our existence. Several candidates in Virginia and almost all other states in years have in the past pushed the national retail sales tax [not to mention our most recent presidential candidate]. Johnson, for his part, suggested that Prohibition should continue, that Finking Feddie should maintain an "enemies list", and that American soldiers should chase hobgoblins like warlord Kony in Africa, among many other off-the-reservation pseudo-alcoholic stumblings. Bill Redpath -- another sitting LNC member -- in several of his campaigns for federal office, supported various forms of gun control, continuing to send money to institutions of higher indoctrination, and tax schemes like a "revenue neutral" flat tax. It was LP candidates who seemed unable to use the "A" word ("abolish") that propelled me into the resurgent Radical Caucus movement in 2005-2006. When we formalized the Radical Caucus, the plan was to help fund candidates who didn't damage the name "Libertarian" and instead advocated a bold, clear, consistent brand. In any case, the question has been settled for the moment. Hopefully, until the opening day of the 2018 national convention. At this point, I believe Vohra's most recent comment about school boards was indeed over the line, and if I had said something like that I'd probably resign just so continued controversy didn't distract the organization from more important things.This has indeed become a distraction and a diversion, and it's time for all to move on. That said, at some point, members of the LP are going to have a reckoning with the increasing hostility shown to anarchist and radical Libertarians. Almost everything Vohra has said (with the possible exception of his ill-considered comment about school boards) in his writings over the past year have delineated correct, consistent libertarian ideas that are supposed to be part of the alleged "big tent". Most of the controversy swirling about Vohra over the last year has been a loud call for those ideas to be squelched and thrown out of the tent. For instance, Vohra's articles early last year criticized soldiers for making themselves pawns in the murderous games of the elites. Many Libertarians became loudly offended. Some understood exactly what he was trying to get across, however. As John Kendrick Meadows said recently (note you will need to be a member of Facebook as well as a member of the particular discussion group to see the comment): You can't hate war, but worship the people committing those acts of violence, and justify it with "just following orders".... You can't be anti war and support the pawns of the military industrial complex. Those missiles don't launch themselves. Those planes aren't all autonomous. [Note: Meadows is Former SSgt USAF Airborne Persian Linguist. 7 Combat deployments, 502 days.] So, yes, I believe people are using his particular style as their excuse for what they really object to. It's not a question of how the message is being presented; it is that the message is being presented at all. If you don't like what someone says, what's the best response? How about we all ignore those who say things we don't like, and concentrate on doing what we're supposed to be doing? One thing we should all remember that Facebook is a social medium, not a political organizing medium. If growing the Party is your goal, turn off Facebook, grab a few hundred LP flyers and a list of registered Libertarians and Party members in your area (your state LP can probably help with both) and start calling people, and (better yet) visiting them, and otherwise act like you're serious about organizing Libertarians and aren't just playing activist on Facebook. It starts with you and organizing your own home precinct or neighborhood. If you disagree with one of the 25,000-odd LP members (or one of the the ~50% of them who are on Facebook), the worst possible thing to do is to share their articles, comment on them, or refer to them. Be the adult, and ignore those who say things to which you object. Facebook has a "block" feature. Use it. Labels: Anarcho-Capitalist, Gun control, Libertarian, Prohibition, Virginia	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3384
__label__cc	0.619991	0.380009	The Noob and The Quest Back in 2014, I ran the Virginia Libertarian Party's Facebook page. Over the preceding four or five years, I and a few other activists -- but mostly me) had built up the page following by putting up regular articles with consistent Libertarian "abolitionist" messages. At one point, someone new came along and promptly got herself appointed to the Communications Committee, and began complaining immediately about how the page was turning away potential Libertarians because of that abolitionist message. Without irony, too -- why it was increasing steadily in likes, then, I guess is a mystery. From her newly-won position on the Committee, she immediately set about trying to freeze me out of the management of the page; hurling invective pretty much non-stop as soon as she scratched her way into leadership. Upon her ascension to leadership in the Virginia LP, she also sought and won appointment to the national LP's Platform Committee as an LNC appointee in 2015. So in the space of just a few months, she went from being some entirely new to someone who would influence the message of both the national and state party. Never mind ideology, as long as the pitiably desperate "Please Like Me!" caucus within the LP thinks you'll be useful as far as making the LP look harmless, you too can jump right in to making decisions over those who genuinely know what Libertarianism is about. But back to the immediate issue. Right before she joined us, the state Party was 4th in terms of membership compared to the other 50 states. Well, as most of my friends know, I left LPVA behind as of November 2016. Two years later, the state Party I worked to build for many years has fallen by ~75 members and to 7th place nationally. Even more irony: the person who had invited her to attend her first meeting of our governing board and introduced her to everyone... Was me. Which just goes to show that sometimes, the person you personally welcomed into the family will turn into one who merely contributes to the family's stagnation. Vote Libertarian * 800-ELECT-US * http://www.LP.org Written by Marc Montoni <AMCAmbassador@gmail.com>, May, 2019. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Labels: Libertarian Is Student Lobbying Expoitation? Speaking for NOTA	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3385
__label__wiki	0.665432	0.665432	Music Picks: Nov. 13-19 Santa Cruz County live entertainment picks for the week of Nov. 13 The New Negroes are bringing new comedic voices to DNA's Comedy Lab Saturday, Nov. 16 By Aaron Carnes, Andrew Gilbert, Mike Huguenor, Mat Weir and Amy Bee As we come to the end of 2019, Helmet wraps up their 30th anniversary spreading the gospel of metal on this glorious rock we call Earth. Throughout the ’90s, Helmet continued to defy genres, breaking onto MTV and the radio while influencing the musicians who would form System of a Down, Mastodon and others. While the band has continued to change, with founder Page Hamilton as the only constant, it still pulls no punches when it comes to the drop-D chords. MAT WEIR 9pm. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $20. 423-1338. JAZE EARL Jaze Earl used to rap under the name Juba Zaki. He also used to rap in Rue Des Pêcheres, a nine-piece bilingual hip-hop group out of Belgium that alternately spat in English and French and mixed musical genres like an experimental, international stew. These days, Jaze may be on his own, but he sounds as nimble and confident as he did back in Brussels atop a bed of bass, brass and percussion. In either situation, he stays on the top of the beat, his flow weighty, well-knit and pouring forth like a tapestry unfurled. MIKE HUGUENOR 9pm. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $5. 429-6994. THUMPASAURUS When Devo hit Middle America with jerky New Wave hit “Whip it,” the band explained in interviews that the song provided life advice for anyone dealing with problems. Weirdo funk-punkers Thumpasaurus have their own life-advice song with the crunchy “Mental Karate.” (“Mental karate, choppin’ all the bad thoughts.”) Who knows, maybe it’s operating on a deeper level of social satire. The robotic “Evil” likens society’s obsession with news to porn addiction. And brutally New Wave track “You Are So Pretty” is just weird, with nothing but Jennifer Lawrence memes in the video. They’re probably just messing with us. AC 9pm. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $12 adv/$15 door. 423-1338. THE NEW NEGROES A few years back, alternative rapper Open Mike Eagle and comedian Baron Vaughn started doing live shows in L.A., showcasing the best comedians in the black community. The idea was to discuss nuances in social issues, demonstrate a wide range of opinions and show that “black entertainment” isn’t a monolith. Then this year, they landed a half-hour show on Comedy Central. They’re back to the live format, but this time as a touring act. AC 7 & 9:30pm. DNA’s Comedy Lab, 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz. $20 adv/$25 door. 900-5123. LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES In Venezuela, if you want to par-tay, chances are you’d pop on one of Los Amigos Invisibles’ 11 explosively danceable albums. Or better yet, you’d go check out the band live and get immersed in the funky, disco-infused electro-pop grooves. The group, which started in 1991, quickly gained an international audience when signed by David Byrne to his eclectic Luaka Bop record label. The group plays the best kind of dance music. Not only does it have wide-ranging influences, but it sneaks in some sophisticated lyrics, which you may not fully hear since you’ll be dancing so hard. AC 9pm. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $30. 479-1854. SISTER CAROL The hip-hop oriented Dancehall sound that emerged from Jamaica in the ’80s has often been criticized for glorifying violence and for generally being misogynist. There’s some truth there, but it’s painting the music with too broad of a brush. You have to look at each individual artist. One of the best—and one of the few women dancehall artists from this era—is Sister Carol. Her music is uplifting, and her ability to spit out verses at lighting speed will put a smile on your face, no matter how much you claim to like dancehall or not. AC 9pm. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $15 adv/$20 door. 479-1854. Incendio are, in a word, caliente. Virtuosic and infectious, the quartet plays world-fusion with a distinctly Latin flavor, filled with pyrotechnic acoustic guitar work and galloping Cumbia rhythms. Though almost entirely Californian (and extremely well trained in classical guitar), you’d be forgiven for thinking the band formed naturally, dust made into flesh in a swirl of hot breeze off the Chihuahuan Desert. On Sunday, they play Michael’s in the height of the afternoon heat, a perfect time to come inside, cool off with a beer and sweat it out on the dancefloor. MH 2pm. Michael’s On Main, 2591 Main St., Soquel. $12 adv/$15 door. 479-9777 MONDAY 11/18 MIGUEL ZENON Alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón possesses a radiant sound with a molten core that never loses its beautiful sheen. While he interpreted the music of Monk and Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Joe Henderson as a founding member of the SFJAZZ Collective, Zenón has defined himself as a composer and bandleader by delving deep into the music of Puerto Rico, where he was born and raised. He returns to Kuumbwa celebrating the release of his recent album Sonero: The Music of Ismael Rivera, which pays tribute to the legendary Puerto Rican vocalist. Zenón’s instrumental arrangements explore an array of Rivera’s best known songs, evoking his rhythmic inventiveness and powerful presence. ANDREW GILBERT 7pm. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $31.50 adv/$36.75 door. 427-2227. Contributor at Good Times \| Blog Aaron is a hard-working freelance writer with a focus on music, art, food, culture and travel. In addition to Good Times, he's a regular contributor to Sacramento News & Review, VIA Magazine and Playboy. When he's not working, he's either backpacking, arguing about music or working on his book about ska. One thing's for sure—he knows more about ska than you. Music Picks: Jan. 15-21 Love Your Local Band: Dub Congress Dreaming Ghosts Add to the Local Rock Scene Music Picks: Jan 8-14 Love Your Local Band: Heather Christie Music Picks: Jan. 1-7 Be Our Guest: Hula's and Leif Vollebekk Love Your Local Band: Mike Hadley Band Hi Aaron, Joanna Newsom is performing at the Sunset Center in Carmel (Fri, 11/22) down the coast and I know when I lived in Santa Cruz there was a h u g e Indie scene. If you are interested in doing an article on this humorous and talented harpist, please let me know! Thank you, Allison Related Items:live music, music picks Building on the ’80s Sound with Bandaid Brigade	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3398
__label__wiki	0.506732	0.506732	GrandColombier Saint-Peters XVIIIe siècle 1714 – William Taverner’s First Report relating to Newfoundland novembre 7, 2010 Grand Colombier 1 Commentaire fish, French, Ships, St Peters, Surveyed, trade I waited on Collnl John Moody who gave me severall papers to Publish when I should arrive at St Peters [SAINT-PIERRE] requesting me to Administer the Oath of Allegiance to her late Majy & Crown of Brittain To all the french Inhabitants who were willing to take it. To use my utmost endeavours to persuade ’em to continue in their respective Plantations and, if possible to hinder all French Ships from Fishing and Trading in those parts which belong to the English by the late Treaty of Peace. He also let … GrandColombier Troisième République XIXe siècle 1890 – The Maritime Provinces, Chapter 50 octobre 31, 2010 Grand Colombier Aucun commentaire calvaire, fish, harbor, Maritime, return, st pierre The Maritime Provinces: a Handbook for Travelers Harvard College Library, 1890 St. Pierre and Miquelon. Time-Table for 1888. — Str. St. Pierre leaves Halifax every alternate Monday at 10 A. m. (providing the mail from England has then arrived), for St. Pierre, Miq., traversing the Bras d’Or Lakes, and culling at the following ports in Cape Breton. St. Peter’s, fare, $6.00; return, $9.00, Baddeck 7.00; » 10.50, Sydney 8.00; 12.00, N. Sydney 8.00; 12.00, and Cow Bay 9.00; 14.00, including meals and state-room berth Fare to St. Pierre, $15.00 ; return, #25. J St. Pierre may also be … GrandColombier XIXe siècle 1886 – French Colonies and their resources octobre 31, 2010 Grand Colombier Aucun commentaire Bank, fish, ground, Newfoundland, sea, SHORE FRENCH COLONIES. AND THEIR RESOURCES. JAMES BON WICK, F.R.G.S., 1886 FRENCH AMERICA. Once possessed of Canada and neighbouring States, exercising uncontrolled powers over the whole region watered by the Mississippi and its affluents, settling several islands .of the West Indies, and having important stations on the Brazilian and other coasts of South America, France now only holds in America the small islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, near Newfoundland, with Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Antilles, and with Cayenne or Guyana in South America. The French indulge the hope of considerable growth in their political influence on the American continent … Monarchie de Juillet XIXe siècle 1846 – Report on the French fisheries established at St. Pierre octobre 30, 2010 Grand Colombier Aucun commentaire catch, fish, fishery, hogshead, SHORE, st pierre Report on the French fisheries established at St. Pierre, in Newfoundland, prepared by direction of the honorable the collector of her Majesty’s customs, 1846. It will be seen by the following statement that notwithstanding the premiums and bounties granted by the French government have been diminished, their fishery has increased.… 1778 – A voyage to California: Jean-Dominique Cassini octobre 30, 2010 Grand Colombier 1 Commentaire Bank, fish, layer, saint pierre, uppermost, vertebræ A voyage to California: to observe the transit of Venus By Jean Chappe d’Auteroche (abbé), Jean-Dominique Cassini, José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez. 1778 We had steered toward the Red-hat till noon, the winds not permitting us to bear more to the west, and after taking the elevation of it, we were actually going to tack about, to get more sea room, when when the wind shifted by degrees, and we made towards the island of Saint Pierre, which we discovered at six. Our first: intention was not to anchor there that day, but considering how seldom we … 1885 – 1886 : les patentes de François Cordon novembre 22, 2008 Grand Colombier Aucun commentaire cordon, fish, hereby, JAMES SCOTLAND, pierre, Queen of Great Britain, subject, United States Patent Office United States Patent Office James Scotland and François Cordon, of St. Pierre, Near Miquelon. Fishing hook and device for capturing fish. Specification forming part of Letters Patent No 336953 dated March 2, 1886 To all whom it may concern : Be it known that we, JAMES SCOTLAND, a subject of the Queen of Great Britain, and FRANÇOIS CORDON, residing in St. PIerre, near the Island of Miquelon, off the coast of Newfoundland, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Fishing Hooks or Devices for Capturing Fish; and we do hereby declare the same to be described in the following … GrandColombier Second Empire XIXe siècle 1869 – What Is St. Pierre and How and Why Is the New Cable There? septembre 30, 2008 Grand Colombier 1 Commentaire Cable, fish, land, Pepperell, sea, st pierre New York Herald Monday, July 19, 1869 What Is St. Pierre and How and Why Is the New Cable There? St. Pierre is a very little island – a mere speck in the blue sea. Its area is but one hundred and six square miles, and its permanent population but two thousand persons. But as it is a national rendezvous and shelter for the French boats that fish in these seas, its population is very movable in numbers as well as otherwise. It is one of three islands that compose the French colony of St. Pierre and Miquelon. There is … Naufrages Troisième République XXe siècle 1903 – The Second St Pierre septembre 21, 2008 Grand Colombier Aucun commentaire fish, mob, Pierrois, smuggling, st pierre, trade MCGRATH P. T. (Sir), 1903, The second St. Pierre. In New England Magazine May vol. 28 new series (3) pp. 285-298 illus.. The Second St. Pierre By P. McGrath THE destruction by earthquake in May, 1902, of St. Pierre, Martinique, suddenly reminded the world of the existence of that unfortunate city, but there happily has been little to call its attention to a second French colonial town, that of St. Pierre, Miquelon. Yet this latter should be a place of no small interest to us, because it serves as a sort of halfway house for the New England fishing fleet … 1763 – James Cook septembre 18, 2008 Grand Colombier 2 Commentaires Dunn, fish, Newfoundland, Place, Separate Ifland, water, wood A PLAN of the ISLANDS of St PETERS, LANGLY and MIQUELONG Survey’d by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THOs GRAVES ESQr GOVERNOR of NEWFOUNDLAND by IAMES COOK The ISLANDS of St Peters which lies about 6 or 7 Leagues from the nearest part of Newfoundland is very Barren and Mountainous what wood is upon it consists of short small Firs of very little use and difficult to come at. The Ifland is as subject to Fogs as any part in Newfoundland yes if we may credit the late Planters it is very convienient for catching and curing of Codfish there …	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3401
__label__cc	0.509219	0.490781	Yeager Acquitted of Ted Carr’s Assault Charge As silly as it sounds, Haywood County and Congressional District 11 GOP official Ted Carr of Bethel filed an assault charge against Paul Yeager, claiming that… wait for it… Yeager poked Carr in the chest. No kidding. Literally, Carr claimed that Yeager assaulted him by poking him in the chest while calling him and others liars in front of the HCGOP booth at the Haywood County fair back in August 2017. Today after three continuances, none of which were requested by the defense, the case was tried. The judge concluded that the state had failed to present sufficient evidence to support the charge, and Yeager was acquitted. The proceedings were quite entertaining, starting with the testimony of Ted Carr himself. Poor Ted looked quite uncomfortable when his own testimony demonstrated that Carr had approached Yeager to confront him regarding Yeager’s statement that the HCGOP booth was manned by a group of liars. This was followed by the testimony of Carr’s wife Pat (also a HCGOP official), which was rather mundane, but notable in that it did not confirm Carr’s claim that Yeager had touched him. Next we had Debbie King, HCGOP Vice Chair, whose testimony was long on emotional content and also a bit short on logical consistency. King claimed that she first saw Yeager as she was heading towards her car to retrieve something and Yeager was entering the building. She claimed that she was so afraid of Yeager that she decided not to go to her car, but to enter the same building Yeager was entering. Let that sink in. She was so afraid of Yeager that she chose to go towards him rather than away from him. Several times during her testimony, King spoke of how “uncomfortable” Yeager’s behavior made her feel, but she didn’t leave the area. King also had a cute story of an “in your face” encounter with Yeager that was not corroborated by any other testimony and is disputed by Yeager and other witnesses. King also did not corroborate Carr’s claim that Yeager had poked him. The Oscar nomination for Best Performing Actrees in a Supporting Role in the prosecution’s testimony must go to Lynda Bennett (another HCGOP official), who went on at great length about her heroic efforts to separate Carr and Yeager during the confrontation, event to the point of allegedly forcing a chair between Carr and Yeager to separate them. This allegation was also uncorroborated by other testimony and is disputed by Yeager and other witnesses. Bennett was yet another witness whose testimony failed to corroborate Carr’s claim of being poked in the chest. Finally we had the testimony of a Public Information Officer from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. A nice young lady, but all she had to offer was that she heard some noise, but could not make out what was being said, nor could she see what happened, and that someone came to her and asked for a deputy to be sent to the HCGOP booth. One amusing part of the proceeding came when Yeager denied that he had yelled, and stated there is a difference between raising one’s voice and yelling. The prosecution asked what that might be, and Yeager offered to demonstrate. The prosecution invited him to do so, and Yeager yelled “THIS IS YELLING”, whereupon the judge threatened Yeager with jail if he did that again. In summary, four of the five witnesses told significantly different stories about the same event. The fifth witness was not in a position to witness the event. What does that tell us? Readers of this story might be well advised to view it as somewhat of a cautionary tale. Someone like Ted Carr can go before a magistrate, swear that you did something, and the resources of the State of North Carolina will be used to prosecute you, regardless of evidence or lack thereof at the time of the charge. How much did the taxpayers of Haywood County and North Carolina pay for this attempt at legal slander? Watch your six. Some of those who perceive themselves to be in power will do all they can to malign anyone they perceive to be a threat to that power. Henson Whines Again! We have received the text of a recent email purportedly from Ken Henson, Haywood County GOP Chairman. Anyone who knows Ken will realize that someone else had to have written it. Below are excerpts from this email, with my comments interspersed. There is massive confusion regarding a former Haywood County Republican Party Facebook page. Really? Who is confused and why? People who think “Haywood Republican Alliance” sounds like “Haywood County Republican Party”? If you can’t tell the difference, perhaps you should not leave home without competent supervision. Several years ago a page was set up by the Haywood County Republican Party. Actually, the page was set up by a volunteer. Why are people surprised that when that person was electioneered off the HCGOP Executive Committee, they chose to keep control of what they had worked to create? In March 2017, disgruntled administrators of the page changed the name to reflect an extremist group using the name Republican Alliance. Extremist group? Really? Is it “extremist” to expect that the Haywood County Republican Party conduct business according to the NCGOP Plan of Organization and the votes of the HCGOP Executive Committee? The official Republican Party was not consulted nor informed regarding this change. And why should they have been? The official Haywood County Republican Party is not affiliated with the page that is now used to promote some of the far left extremist views of certain administrators. Far left extremist views? Really Ken? Get real. Please do share one of the “far left extremist views” promoted by Haywood Republican Alliance. We’ll wait. But we won’t hold our breath, because this claim is pure fantasy. Readers are welcome to judge for themselves by examining what is now the Haywood Republican Alliance Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HaywoodRepublicans/ or the HRA website at http://hayrep.com/. We don’t find anything “far left” in either place. Be very clear; the inflammatory remarks from page administrators reflecting vulgarity and baseness do not reflect the belief of the official Haywood County Republican Party. Do Ken Henson’s threats of physical violence against individuals reflect the belief of the “official Haywood County Republican Party”? Poor Ken Henson and his cronies. They found it inconvenient that some members of the HCGOP Executive Committee insisted on the “rule of law” – conducting business according to the NCGOP Plan of Organization and votes of the Executive Committee – so they electioneered them off the Executive Committee. They obviously did not consider the consequences. Now, rather than moving forward with the resources they have available, they spend considerable effort attacking the folks they banished from the party. On what planet does that make sense? Wake up and smell the coffee, Ken Henson. The people you screwed are not likely to roll over and play dead for you. You made this situation, so go find your big boy pants and deal with it. Move on. Who is Brian Talbert? Apparently he thinks a lot of himself: Early in the conversation, he was asked to back one of his assertions with fact. He responded with a question, and then later asserted that he had asked his question first: He also appears to like insulting the whole Republican population of a county: … and also individuals: (if he was blocked, he would have a perfect excuse for failing to admit to his slanderous claims that Haywood Republican Alliance was not making proper and timely reports to NCSBOE) Brian Talbert seems to think that if you fly a Confederate Flag, you are a Nazi. (note that while he continually played the part of Grammar Cop in the conversation, he formed a plural using an apostrophe) He likes to declare victory, absent any evidence: …and he’s just a bit condescending: Why would anyone have such a person as a spokesperson? Our guess is that he was sent to harass HRA by one of the power seekers in NCGOP. Astute readers might wonder about the full context. In the interest of fairness, below are 28 screenshots covering the conversation up to the time of this writing. Henson Disses Forest, Meadows Haywood County Republican Party Cahirman Ken Henson is such a classy guy. Already known for voicemail threats, face-to-face threats of personal violence, disregard for Roberts Rules of Order, and falsely accusing others of felony activity, his general lack of manners was recently demonstrated once again. At the recent Faith and Freedom Rally fundraiser for Congressman Mark Meadows (R NC11), Henson arrived late (as usual). Notably, he was at least wearing a clean shirt with a collar. As North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest took the podium to introduce Congressman Meadows, most of the crowd of hundreds present paid attention to one of the “rock stars” of conservative politics in NC. Not Ken Henson. He was seen bending the ear of Congressman Meadows, ignoring the Lieutenant Governor’s speech. The disrespect continued. When our fine Congressman Meadows took the stage, Henson was again seen to disrespect the star of the show by pigeonholing Lieutenant Governor Forest for a lengthy conversation. What a shame that the Chairman of the Haywood County Republican Party cannot represent the Republicans of Haywood County with better manners. Who Is Charles Douglas Wright? Charles Douglas Wright is a Precinct Chairman in the Republican Party in Haywood County North Carolina. But who is he? He has what might most charitably be called a “checkered past”. We would never presume to tell our readers what to think about anyone. We think presenting the facts is sufficient. Charles Douglas Wright is formerly a resident of Padre Island, Texas, near Brownsville. Let’s examine what the Brownsville Herald has to say about Mr. Wright. Looking at the evidence, we think HCGOP could choose better company. But you decide. The images below are screenshots from archives of the Brownsville Herald obtained from NewspaperArchive.com. Haywood REALTOR® McGovern Slams Trump Haywood County REALTOR® Bruce McGovern went on someone else’s page on Facebook to insult President Trump. When politely asked to do so, Mr. McGovern declined to back his assertions with facts. Did Mr. McGovern make allegations that he refused to substantiate? We leave that to the reader to decide. It all starts with a Facebook post by Paul Yeager, who has shared the following screenshots with us. Note that Mr. Yeager’s post had nothing to do with President Trump. Mr. Yeager and some of his friends took exception to this, and asked Mr. McGovern to substantiate his claim, as seen below. Mr. McGovern had a curious reply: So, Mr.McGovern thinks Trump is guilty because “There is an investigation”, and further alleges that Mr. Yeager is a REALTOR®. We have it on good authority that Mr. Yeager has not held an active real estate license for at least 7 years. We would think that McGovern might have noticed that Yeager wasn’t showing up at meetings of the local Board of REALTORS®. Then we have what looks quite a bit like an invitation to physical violence. And then, what looks like another threat. The screenshot above ends with a question from Yeager, which was never acknowledged by McGovern, let alone answered. It seems a fair question to us. It also seems quite clear from the exchange so far than McGovern thinks that President Trump must be guilty of something, because there is an investigation. We deduce from this that Mr. McGovern does therefore not believe in the right to due process. McGovern is not done yet. It seems that at this point, McGovern has crossed a line with Yeager. We can’t blame him. McGovern talks about lies, but has yet to mention one. Not to be dissuaded, McGovern continues. Yeager reports that he is puzzled by the claim that the original post (shown at the beginning of this post) reflects poorly on his character, and also on the apparent claim that hiring an attorney is a sign of guilt. Now McGovern has alleged that Yeager lied, without actually explaining how. He also illustrates his poor spelling. We also wonder what “You have no idea how much fun mouth” means. Now one might thank that at this point, one might know it was time to quit. McGovern didn’t, which makes us wonder if he wasn’t at this point guilty of FUI (Facebooking Under the Influence). It certainly does appaear that McGovern threated Yeager once again in the screenshot above. Yeager reports that he is just broken hearted that McGovern wouldn’t allow him to be his customer. We are happy to hear that the real estate business in Haywood County is doing so well that Mr. McGovern can pick and choose clients based on their political beliefs. We wonder if people looking for a REALTOR® might not do just the same thing. After all, if you like our President, would you want to give thousands of dollars to someone who so obviously despises him? One final note: One can observe from the timestamps in the screenshots above and below that Bruce McGovern was given plenty of time to sober up and apologize. Mr. Yeager reports no contact with McGovern since this Facebook exchange. In the interest of full disclosure, here are all of the screenshots of the exchange that were provided to us, so no one can claim that things were selectively edited. CAUTION! The following screenshots contain adult language. Remember When Ken Henson Believed in Open Meetings? It is sad how some people change. Or perhaps they don’t change at all, they just hide their true selves for a while, and eventually we find out who really they are. This story might best be told by starting at the end, and then sharing the beginning. The end of the story is that Haywood County Republican Party Chairman Ken Henson has called a meeting for Thursday June 22, 2017. The agenda for that meeting includes an “closed session” for some undisclosed reason. For those who don’t know, “closed session” is where all who are not members of the executive committee are excluded, and if minutes are taken at all, they are not made public. In other words, this is where you do the deeds you don’t want anyone to know about. Now, the beginning of the story is Ken Henson objecting to just such a “closed session” at a NCGOP District 11 meeting. First, we have a short video of Ken explaining how wrong it is to have a closed session: http://haywoodgop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/KebbieOnOpenness.mp4 For more context, view the video below, from which the video above was edited, which starts with a motion to go into closed session. In it, you will hear a voice we have identified as Debbie King telling Ken what to say. http://haywoodgop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MotionForExecutiveSession.mp4 We have it on good authority that Ken is still calling Debbie to find out if he can speak and what to say. Nix Lies You can’t claim the moral high ground while lying. Michele Nix has been caught at it more than once. Her recent support of parties in HCGOP leadership and her laughable claims regarding Haywood Republican Alliance prompted us to do some digging. Our sources have delivered evidence of one clear case of lying outright on Ms. Nix’s part. We can see above two claims being made: NCGOP took out a restraining order against Jeremy Davis. NCGOP contacted the FBI Let’s take the second claim first – they contacted the FBI. Anyone can call the FBI. What does that prove? Nothing. Now for the first claim – NCGOP took out a restraining order against Jeremy Davis. A restraining order is a document that is issued and signed by a judge. The party being restrained is then served a with copy. Jeremy Davis reports that he was never served with a restraining order, nor has he even seen an order with a judge’s signature. NCGOP’s hired gun Tom Stark did send Jeremy a letter of warning and told him he was not welcome at the 2016 NCGOP Convention. That is not a restraining order. Does the second in command of NCGOP not have an obligation to speak honestly and accurately? Posted on May 1, 2017 July 14, 2017 Haywood County GOP and Haywood Republican Alliance In Local Press Recently Becky Johnson of Smoky Mountain News spent a lot of time interviewing people from both Haywood County GOP and Haywood Republican Alliance regarding recent conflict between members of the two groups. Her research resulted in several articles regarding the two organizations and local Republican politics. While Ms. Johnson didn’t overtly call anyone a liar, if you read carefully you will see at least one case where someone is caught in a lie. The articles can be seen at the links below. http://www.smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/19646-haywood-gop-leaders-overthrown http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/19645 http://www.smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/19689-showdown-at-gop-gulch-tracing-the-origin-of-turmoil-in-the-haywood-republican-party http://www.smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/19745-the-petri-dish-of-american-politics-homegrown-factions-wreak-havoc-on-mainstream-parties And then we have Cory Villaincourt from Smoky Mountain News writing more good articles on HCGOP’s silly behavior. http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/20326-local-gop-mum-on-closed-session-disloyalty-resolution …which was followed by Ted Carr’s letter to the editor, attempting to claim that HCGOP had never passed a resolution charging five with “party disloyalty”, despite the existence of evidence to the contrary. http://www.smokymountainnews.com/opinion/item/20354-story-on-party-disloyalty-had-inaccuracies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3403
__label__wiki	0.801499	0.801499	The Toy Dolls Music Videos Stats And Photos Last Fm There are two bands that have recorded under the name the toy dolls. 1. the toy dolls are a british punk rock band. they formed in 1979, playing their first ever gig at millview social club, sunderland, tyne and wear, uk, on 20 october 1979. after a couple of gigs, vocalist pete zulu left to form his own band. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from toy dollz. listen to music from toy dollz like any dream will do and no particular place to go. find the latest tracks, albums, and images from toy dollz. playing via spotify playing via . playback options skip to video. Listen to music from toy like energy, sequence one & more. find the latest tracks, albums, and images from toy. scrobble stats ? scrobbling is when last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. learn more. 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Top 10 Final Pictures Before Death – Part 2 Michael algar, 'olga', began playing music "around the age of 11 after seeing mud, sweet, slade and suzi quatro on top of the pops, a uk pop tv show". he had started songwriting/composing by the age of 17. he played in various local bands including straw dogs and the showbiz kids before forming the toy dolls in october 1979. Listen to music from yusuf like maybe there's a world, one day at a time & more. find the latest tracks, albums, and images from yusuf. View the statistics of songs played live by the toy dolls. have a look which song was played how often on which tour! the toy dolls tour statistics \| setlist.fm. Music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion the toy dolls palosky777; 97 videos; 201,702 views; last updated on apr 29, 2014; play all share. loading save. sign in to . toy dolls i gave my heart to a slag called sharon from whitley bay by jbarrie15. 3:51. 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__label__wiki	0.787922	0.787922	Talk:halloweener Revision as of 04:31, 19 June 2007 by 24.210.97.125 (Talk) 1 Boring Email! 2 Bell vs. Belle 3 Costume or Not? 4 Weird! 5 Twine? Boring Email! Guys, I gotta level with ya. This is probably...the most boring email rap I have ever heard. No cool rhymes, songs, headbanging, or even silly ditty. Nothin' but "I am going to check my email." Probably on purpose. But I wanted to point it out. --Bellatrix 21:58, 1 Dec 2004 (MST) This is also the only case where Strong Bad has no unique email opening line. Bell vs. Belle It says in da transcript that Homestar says "I'm a belle", but I always thought that he was saying "I'm a BELL". You know, cuz he's too dumb to know what the term belle of the ball means, so he just thought Strong Bad was talkin' 'bout a bell as in "ding dong". Any thoughts? -I don't feel like typing my name I mean oh wait typing this took longer anyway, bye. Yeah, uh, random conjecture is bad. There's no reason whatsoever to believe that Homestar is saying "bell" over "belle" - none - so we should keep it consistent with what Strong Bad CLEARLY said. --Jay 18:00, 16 Apr 2005 (UTC) Since there aren't any captions to go by, I would say there isn't much reason to believe Homestar said "bell" instead of "belle," but I thought that was the joke. I think it's worth debating (on the off chance anyone still visits this talk page besides me). --~That Guy Over There ( ) 17:49, 2 June 2007 (UTC) Above all, the homestarrunner website intends to be funny. Homestar saying "I'm a belle" has no significance and is not funny. Homestar saying "I'm a bell" is much more fitting with both his character and the Chapmans' sense of humor. Costume or Not? It lists this as a costume for Homestar, but Strong Bad says that the final step is to "Get your mom to make you a Strong Bad costume", so should that be removed from the Other Costumes page? The Email Song in this email shoulda been used for the first email. Twine? Most of the costume made some sense, but the only part I didn't get was the twine. Can anyway make any sort of sense from that? — Scalawag 22:19, 30 January 2007 (UTC) Retrieved from "http://hrwiki.org/wiki/Talk:halloweener"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3408
__label__cc	0.635375	0.364625	THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTES Ethiopia's EPHI showcases Ebola prevention measures by Christy Craig As the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak continues to unfold, countries across the continent are putting their outbreak preparedness measures into practice to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Although Ethiopia is not considered a high-risk country for the disease to spread, IANPHI member Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI), part of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), is taking careful precautions to prevent the virus from entering Ethiopia. On August 5th, a half-day orientation was held in Addis Ababa to orient health workers about Ebola, and the disease surveillance system in place in Ethiopia. The orientation also familiarized health workers with the risk factors, symptoms, and key steps to preventing transmission of the infection. Over 200 health workers attended the orientation. According to the WHO, the Ethiopian FMoH has also “developed a preparedness plan, designated an isolation unit, and pre-positioned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use by its frontline staff in high risk situations.” EPHI will conduct additional Ebola preparedness trainings across the country. LEARN MORE ABOUT IANPHI Join IANPHI NPHI Toolkit Research Bureau Copyright @ French Public Health Agency (Santé Publique France) 12, rue du Val D'Osne 94415 Saint-Maurice Cedex, France Te.+33 (0) 1 41 79 67 00 U.S. Office: Emory University Global Health Institute 1599 Clifton Road Atlanta, Georgia, USA 30322 Tel: 1+404.727.1416	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3410
__label__wiki	0.730115	0.730115	John Mark Byers delivering sermon John Mark Byers. "One friday we are lined up to go to the store (comm.) There was this black mjr. he was a real hater of all gangs more so the white ones. The guy beside me had in very large block letters GFBD across his neck, the mjr,grabbed him out of line & started in on his tat. What does that mean he knew very well what it ment (God forgives Brotherhood Dosent) you got the picture?? The mjr. was driving him for the answer to this day I can still see him right in the mjr. face his answer with a straight face. He said going fishing with bill dance. I fell out laughing & got one week in the hole it was worth the laugh." John Mark Byers relating a prison story about the white supremacist gang, GFBD. [mjr. is a major, a senior corrections officer] JOHN MARK BYERS - GFBD Trust me YOU DONT WANT TO MET ME. Also it is real sick of you trying to talk crap dont you know you CANT CON a CON I can smell game a long way off. !st & last words that I will have with you. GFBD,, GFBD,, GFBD,, GFBD,, GFBD,, GFBD read it & YOU better BELIVE it. .....(snip, another excerpt, a posting directed to another person) GFBD,,,GFBD.....GFBD,,,GFBD,,,,GFBD,,,,,GFBD,,,,,GFBD JOHN MARK BYERS 20yr member of GFBD UNLEASE HELL ON YOU .....(snip, a posting directed to still another person) I really hope I get to met you again .Because this time I am going to be real nice, oh PLEASE bring your big bad boyfriend. You have talked much crape about me, now I am ready to TALK to you UP CLOSE>Bring your friends bring who ever, just remember i know a few myself (GFBD) maybe you would like to meet them real nice group of folks. Just country like me. Your call,, time, place, day???? Get you some, you are no more then a tick on a dog just needs to be stepped on. Hope to see you soon. John Mark Byers threatening various people on line. John Mark Byers At six foot five and 238 pounds, John Mark Byers (usually called Mark), the stepfather of victim Christopher Byers is an imposing figure. Outspoken, he is a magnet to controversy. The documentaries chronicle him in a series of ranting proclamations and threats delivered with fire and brimstone fervor. He has identified himself as a member of the white supremacist group, the Brotherhood. Some see this and his criminal history as evidence that he is the real killer. Others see him as a harmless good old boy and fellow sufferer of the tragedy that consumed his family. He can be an articulate man. He was a Master of Ceremonies for his Masonic Lodge in 1991. He can be a model citizen. The Christmastime opening of his jewelry store in 1988 was featured in the local paper declaring him "the first member signed on the 1989 Chamber of Commerce roster." God Forgives, Brotherhood Doesn't, is the motto of a thuggish white supremacist group. Searching online, this group is associated with violent crimes. In fact, when the actual group is identified, most of the web pages are related to murders. Examples are presented below: Exhibit #1. The [Nevada] high court ruled against Robert Rowland and Tony Smith, convicted of killing Steven Silva at the Nevada State Prison. Rowland and Smith, part of a white-supremacist gang called GFBD, which stands for "God Forgives, Brothers Don't," also were found guilty of burglary and conspiring to rob the victim. (Associated Press) Craig told the court last month that he witnessed the murder of Johnston. He said when he walked up to a car he heard Elisarraras say "This bitch won't die," as both Elisarraras and Williams repeatedly stabbed the 19 year-old with knives. . . . God Forgives - Brothers Don't - A Tattoo on Raymond Elisarraras Neck (Madera Online News Top News Stories 2004) Hoyt was a piece of work. Just 22 years old at the time of Genore Guillory's murder, he already had a string of arrests for aggravated battery and assault. . . .He was also the founder of a fledgling skinhead gang called "The Brotherhood." Phillip Skipper and John Baillio were two of the gang's original members. All three had the letters "G.F.B.D." tattooed across their backs. The letters stood for "God Forgives, the Brotherhood Doesn't." (Crime Library, CourtTV) Neighbors and law enforcement officials also knew about his dark side. A note was made near the time of the murders from a neighbor who had lived three doors down from him. Byers - $11,000 - in 3- wks Won a judgment - He declared Bank Rupsy - Substituting - Fake diamonds for real diamonds. Mother has big drug problem. Father deals to supply habit. Another neighbor passed along this: "[name removed] said he knew who did it, his stepfather because of the crack." Chris Byers mother, Melissa Byers had a longstanding addiction. Chris Byers biological father, Ricky Lee Murray, stated that Melissa had been a heroin addict since the age of twelve. (Devil's Knot (DK), p. 298). Mark Byers lamented that he was warned about marrying a drug addict. "The first rehab I put her in was nine months after we were married. And I had a doctor tell me then that you all just go ahead and divorce her, he said, heroin junkies one out of, I don't know the statistics exactly he had, ever stay clean, he said, this is going to cause you a lot of pain and misery." Paradise Lost, Revelations (PL2). At the time of her death in March 1996 at age 40, Dilaudid was found in her blood. The death scene was described in Devil's Knot. At 9:40P.M., a team of local and state investigators began a search of the Byerses’ house. While the search was being conducted, Byers stood outside the house with a woman who was identified in the state police reports as Mandy Beasley. One investigator videotaped the interior of the house while another took still photographs. The lead investigator dictated a careful description of the single-story wood-frame house, paying special attention to the bedroom where the ambulance workers had found Melissa. A third state police investigator prepared a diagram of the “crime scene.” In the bedroom, they seized as evidence three towels and a shirt, all found on the bed; “suspected marijuana and paraphernalia”; a couple of glasses, one of which was believed to contain peach schnapps; and “seven different types of prescription medication prescribed for Melissa Byers,” all of which the investigators listed. [DK, p. 347] Cause of death remains undetermined. Also in DK, Mandy Beasley was described as a girlfriend of Mark Byers. "Beasley told both that she had been having an affair with Byers, that Melissa had found out, and that on the day she died, Melissa had told Mark she was going to divorce him." Amanda Beasley died July 26, 2002, age 46. (I have no information on cause of death.) Together with and separate from Mark Byers, Melissa Byers had a criminal record. In 1994 Melissa Byers was charged with assault for holding a gun on a carpet installer. Other joint crimes are listed below. Mark Byers was also identified as an addict. Just two days after the bodies were discovered, this tip came into the West Memphis Police Hotline: "Byers is in drug re-hab in Mphs and on methadone - sourse in Mphs called him + told him" An officer wrote at the bottom of this note: "OLD NEWS" "You don't know all of the wrongs I've done. . . After twenty something years of living like a savage on this earth that He [the Lord] knocked at my heart's door and spoke to me and I'm so glad I invited him in." Mark Byers, church sermon, 1993, Paradise Lost: Revelations. John Mark Byers has a long series of criminal, drug use and violent behavior as chronicled in The Devil's Knot (DK), documentaries (PL1 and PL2) and other sources. 1970s. "I can remember quite vividly the day that I came to from the comatose state I had overdosed in my parents home. . ." PL2, church sermon. "Marijuana, I've tried coke, and some pills. . . just experimented as a teenager going to college." PL2, pre-polygraph interview. 1973. Byers threatened parents with butcher knife. Police called in. Threatened to cut the throat of the officer. DK, p. 299. 1980s. Ex-wife stated that Byers beat her and her children. Reported to Ron Lax, quoted in DK. p. 205. Melissa Byers father said, Mark Byers "beat Melissa up more than once; he blackened her eye." DK, p. 311. September 1987. Conviction for threatening to kill his ex-wife. Three years probation. Wife cited previous death threats. DK, p. 20-21. 149 1990. Sued for disappearance of $65000 in jewelry. Not held liable. July 1992. Arrested for conspiracy to commit felony cocaine and possession of dangerous weapon, Memphis. No time served. DK, p 46 December 1992. Investigated for the disappearance of $11000 in gold watches. Byers confessed. No charges brought. DK, p. 22, above note. 1994. West Memphis police have 13 outstanding warrants against Byers for bad checks. Reported by KAIT8 News, as shown in PL2. (Twelve outstanding warrants reported in DK) No time served. September 1994. Mark and Melissa Byers jailed for stealing $20,000 in antiques. The complainant had her motor home burn down, cause undetermined. Ordered to pay restitution, banished from area. September 1994. Contributing to delinquency of a minor. Providing a minor a folded knife to use as a bruising weapon. Byers held a .22 rifle to insist the fight take place. Sentenced to one year in jail. Ordered to pay half of hospital bills, $2000. No time served. 1994. Restraining order by Kingsbury's after Mark bruised their child. Kingsbury's stated that the Byers had threatened them. Bullet holes appeared in their trailer, the source undetermined. DK p. 299 and 390. 1996+. "I got in a DWI after my wife was murdered." PL2. June 1998. Convicted of writing a bad check. One year suspended sentence. DK, p. 305. April 1999. Sells Xanax to undercover officer. Five year prison sentence, sentence suspended. DK p. 306. With this judgment, prior probation is revoked and he is sentenced to eight years for the prior crimes of burglary and inciting a fight. He served fifteen months. There is also the matter of violence directed toward his stepson, the victim, Christopher Byers. From the door to door interviews in the days after the crime, there is this note from a twelve year old neighbor who said Chris had come to visit him that night. Bobby Posey - Chris said daddy whipped him + was going to run away. . .Chris left + dad came to door + asked Carlos where Chris on Goodwin + Dad stated going to have to whip him again. Mark Byers described the whipping in court testimony: Price: Alright. Earlier that afternoon, had you given Chris a whipping? Byers: Approximately around 5:30. Price: Ok, this was around 5:30 and was this with a belt? Byers: Yes sir. Price: Ok and approximately how many times did you hit him with a belt? Byers: I spanked him two or three times. Price: And what part of the body did you spank him? Byers: It would have been just on his behind. Price: Ok. Was his, was he wearing his pants or did you have him pull his pants down? Byers: No, he had on blue jeans. This description has an eerie parallel to an incident a year after the murders. As was reported of KAIT8 News. Reporter: Problems began when Mark spanked the Kingsbury's five year old. Mark Byers: "I took the fly-swatter and I just on it, just the plastic end, just on the back of his blue jeans." Reporter: But the Kingsbury's say the whipping bruised their son. Kingsbury: "We did have to put out a restraining order put on them because I was worried about my family." Another neighbor recounted a more horrific beating of Chris. One of the times i went to hang out at Ryans [Chris's brother] (seems like it was one of the first times) Ryan and I were going up the stairs to play nintendo. Mark was beating the crap out of chris, who was either already naked or had shorts and such down to his feet. mark was cursing chris and hitting him everywhere with, i think, a belt. I nudged Ryan on the way up the stairs with a crazy look and he said something like "dont worry about that, it happens all the time". Something in that region anyway. Mark stated somewhere in his yelling at chris that it was because chris had left a toy on the stairs. we were up in Ryans room for a while and when we came back down chris was covered in whelps and no longer crying... maybe he passed out or gave up or something. At that point, the poor kid was sweaty and completly naked. It was really bad. Although in the autopsy, the defense failed to emphasize that Chris had multiple old scars, two on the face, one on the chest, and "a few" (unenumerated) on the legs. These could not come from Chris's biological father because, as Mark Byers notes in his 5/19 interview, Chris's biological father abandoned him before he was born. John Mark Byers, alibi Melissa and Mark Byers, K8 news interview	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3419
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__label__wiki	0.550093	0.550093	Home » LIFESTYLE » India, Russia to Celebrate 2017 as Year to Mark 70-Years of Friendship, Ties India, Russia to Celebrate 2017 as Year to Mark 70-Years of Friendship, Ties India and Russia will celebrate 2017 is a special year of completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations with several programs and events scheduled throut the year. On 13 April 1947, four months before India’s independence, diplomatic relations were established by India with Russia, then USSR. Over the last seven decades, bilateral relations have seen strong and special Strategic Partnership. Pankaj Saran, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, said, “2017 will be a joint celebration of a long and successful journey together, in which India and Russia have stood side by side with each other as true partners and friends. The Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre will be separately announcing details of individual events.” During the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India in October 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin agreed to commemorate this important occasion and adopted a Roadmap for its celebrations, including series of events planned in Russia and in India during 2017. The events include seminars, discussions, exhibitions, exchanges and many other activities and the Indian embassy in Russia has unveiled a special logo to mark the anniversary. India will also be the Guest Country at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to held in June 2017. India’s cultural program “Namaste Russia!” will be vrought to different cities of Russia to showcase the glimpses of India’s rich cultural heritage in the form of world famous musicians, artists and classical music and dance, said the embassy. It will host an ‘India Week’ in St. Petersburg in late May to bring the best of Indian culture, dance, yoga and cuisine. The performances under Namaste Russia will include: Sitar maestro Ustad Shujaat Hussain Khan; The Shillong Chamber Choir; The Sufi dance and music of the Nizami Brothers; Shubhra Bhardwaj Bollywood Group; Indian Fusion group ‘Indian Ocean’; 2017 year of friendship 70 years of india russia relations celebrations 2017 india russia relations narendra modi vladimir putin 2017-02-19 Bharath Panchajanya About Bharath Panchajanya	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3425
__label__wiki	0.697399	0.697399	All categories Indian Trail News Indian Trail News NC Housing Finance Agency Urgent Repair Program The following is information provided by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency: The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency proposes to make a total of $4.5 million available for the 2020 Urgent Repair Program (URP20). Program funding enables recipient o... "Remembrance" Sculpture on Display at Town Hall Indian Trail is honored to display the Remembrance sculpture by world-renowned sculptor and veteran Peter Rubino. Peter created the sculpture to honor America’s fallen heroes in association with the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Association. The original sculp... January Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin The January issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available! The January issue includes: Important upcoming dates First Uniquely Indian Trail Feature Safety tips from the Union County Sheriff's Office Information on the upcoming Bulk Pick-Up in February Click ... Painter Tricia Dudley's Artwork on Display at Town Hall The Town of Indian Trail is excited to showcase our first artist of the year, Tricia Dudley. Tricia is a self-taught painter who uses oils, acrylics, alcohol ink and other media to bring beautiful images to life. Her work will be on display in th... 2020 Town Council Meeting Schedule The adopted calendar for the 2020 Town Council Meetings is now available. It can be found on our website by visiting: http://indiantrail.org/DocumentCenter/View/1983/2020-Town-Council-Schedule. New Year's Week Schedule Indian Trail Town Hall will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's holiday. Solid waste collection will operate on a one-day delay following New Year's Day. (Wednesday routes will be picked up on Thursday, Thursday routes will be pic... Town Hall Art Display - Showcasing Union County Artists Beginning in the new year, Indian Trail wants to display artwork from Union County artists in our display case at Town Hall as a way to celebrate and promote the local arts community. Each artist's work will be on display for two weeks, culminati... Indian Trail Residents are Holiday Heroes Residents were once again “Holiday Heroes” for families across Union County this holiday season. On Dec. 17, representatives from the Town of Indian Trail, Bakers Fire Department, Hemby Bridge Fire Department, Stallings Fire Department... Mayor, Council Members Sworn In; Appointments Made At the Dec. 10 Council Meeting, the Town of Indian Trail said farewell to David Cohn as a council member and Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Cohn served two terms before deciding not to seek reelection this past November. The Town is grateful for his time, service and... December Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin The December issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available! The December issue includes: Winter Activities in Indian Trail Safe Exchange Zone at Indian Trail Sheriff's Office Thank you to our 2019 Event Sponsor... Indian Trail Remembers Ken Howe The Town of Indian Trail sends our deepest condolences to Council Member Shirley Howe on the passing of her husband Ken. Ken was a Sergeant in the Army’s 83rd Infantry Division and served from 1955 to 1963. He had an accomplished career as a comb... Purchase a Veterans Memorial Engraving as a Holiday Gift If you’re looking for a meaningful gift for a loved one this holiday season, consider purchasing an engraving on the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial. The memorial honors those who have served in the armed forces, and the engraving will i... Christmas Week Schedule Indian Trail Town Hall will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Solid waste collection will operate on a one-day delay following Christmas Day. (Wednesday routes will be picked up on Thursday, Thursday routes will be picke... FHWA and FTA Seek Public Input for its Quadrennial Certification Review of the CRTPO The following is a news release from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have opened a public comment period as part of their quadrennial certificat... The Unity Challenge Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez, alongside veterans’ advocate and the American Veteran Foundation founder Chuck Denny, launched the Unity Challenge. The goal of the Unity Challenge is to support veterans and first res... Students Become Town Planners for a Day Through Indian Trail’s Box City Program Students in local elementary schools had the opportunity to become Town Planners for a day through Indian Trail’s Box City program. Hosted by the Town’s Planning Department, Box City teaches students the importance of planning when it comes to development... Longtime Indian Trail Resident and Community Leader Selected as Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Larry Helms will be leading Indian Trail’s annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas parade as grand marshal on Sunday, Dec. 1. The Indian Trail Town Council selected Helms to serve as grand marshal because of his com... Mayor of Indian Trail to Host Veterans Appreciation and Unity Challenge Press Conference Mayor Michael Alvarez, alongside veterans advocate Chuck Denny, will hold a press conference launching the Veteran Appreciation and Unity Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden. As we approach the ho... CRTPO OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD For Immediate ReleaseNovember 18, 2019Contact: Judy Dellert-O’KeefCRTPO Participation and Consultation Planner704-432-0105, jdellert-okeef@charlotten.gov CRTPO... November Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin The November issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available! The November issue includes: Economic Development projects An overview of services provided by the Sheriff's Office Click here to view the newslett... Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament Returns to Indian Trail If you happened to stop by Chestnut Square Park, Carolina Courts or Kate’s Skate this past weekend, you would have witnessed top athletes in bocce, tennis, basketball and roller skating in action. For the third year in a row, Indian Trail was a h... Town Staff Get in the Halloween Spirit If you visited Town Hall today, you would have run into Mr. Rogers, Cruella de Vil, Indian Jones, three blind mice (more likely they ran into you!) and a slew of other characters as Town staff celebrated Halloween. In addition to hosting a few tr... Indian Trail Bulk and e-Waste Pick-Up The next Bulk and e-Waste pick up for Indian Trail will take place Nov. 4-15. Residents should put their bulk waste at the curb on the SAME DAY they put out their recycling can during those two weeks. Green recycle: Nov. 4-8 Orange recycle: Nov. 1... Indian Trail Staff Raises Money for Firefighters for the Cure Town of Indian Trail staff wore pink every Thursday in October, donating $1 each time for Firefighters for the Cure nonprofit. As a team, employees raised $110! Also in October, the Indian Trail Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Firefighters f... Indian Trail to Host Free Shred Event on Nov. 9 The Town of Indian Trail will host a FREE document shredding event on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chestnut Square Park (320 Chestnut Parkway). Residents are encouraged to bring old documents so they can be safely and securely shredded. Artificial Field Grand Opening a Success! On Monday, Oct. 21, the Town of Indian Trail celebrated the opening of the new artificial turf field at Chestnut Square Park. With help from the Carolina Panthers' director of community relations, Riley Fields, Sir Purr and the TopCats cheerleaders, the c... It’s Time to Get Spooky: Get Ready for Indian Trail’s Halloween Spooktacular Put on your favorite costume, grab your candy bag and head over to Chestnut Square Park (320 Chestnut Parkway) for Indian Trail’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. This family-friendly event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6-9 p.m. Families... Public Hearing Notice - Special Use Permit The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall (315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road). The hearing will review a Special Use Permit request for a proposed 48' x 100' outdoor ice skating rink on Old Mo... In Memory of Captain Chase Coble The Town of Indian Trail is extremely saddened by the passing of Captain Chase Coble of the Indian Trail Bureau of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Coble was dedicated to keeping the residents of Indian Trail safe; his class and charact... Indian Trail to Celebrate Artificial Turf Field Grand Opening with the Carolina Panthers Join the Town of Indian Trail on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the new artificial turf field at Chestnut Square Park (320 Chestnut Parkway). The event will include a ribbon cutting and remarks by Town officials and Panthers’... Voter Registration Deadline for November Municipal Elections MONROE, NC – The voter registration deadline for the November 5, 2019, Municipal Elections is Friday, October 11. Voter registration applications that are received by the county board of elections office or postmarked by the deadline are accepte... Indian Trail Partners with Firefighters for the Cure for 5K Event On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Town of Indian Trail will partner with Firefighters for the Cure for a 5K event. The 5K will begin and end at Chestnut Square Park (320 Chestnut Parkway). Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race will kick-off promptly a... Fall Fest Returning to Indian Trail Celebrate the beginning of the fall season at the Town of Indian Trail’s annual Fall Fest. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall (315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road). Fall Fest, a free family-friendly even... Upcoming Public Hearings - Oct. 22 The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trail Town Hall to consider the proposed requests below: Rezoning for Oak Springs Road Rezoning along South Indian Trail Road Indian Trail Planning Department to Bring Box City Back to Local Schools October is National Community Planning Month Indian Trail’s Planning Staff offers local elementary students a chance to understand more fully land use and zoning. In honor of celebrating the month, we would like to invite you and your s... Indian Trail Resurfacing Work Earlier this year, Indian Trail contracted with Red Clay Industries to provide resurfacing work throughout the Town as part of the 18/19 Resurfacing Contract. Work started in July and will continue through the end of October. Streets included in ... Roadwork Improvements Happening Throughout Indian Trail Indian Trail has several road improvement projects happening. As you travel throughout Town, please be mindful of the following projects: -Roadway improvements have begun along Chestnut Parkway for the Mecklenburg Swim Association site. Please be cautious ... Work to Begin on Chestnut Parkway Artificial Field Exciting changes are coming to Chestnut Square Park! On Monday, Aug. 12, work will begin on the new Chestnut Parkway Artificial Field. Thanks to a $250,000 NFL Grassroots Grant and the support of the Carolina Panthers, this long-planned project is now qui... Changes in Recycling - A Video Explanation Recent changes in recycling, with China and other countries severely restricting the types of recyclables they will purchase, have changed the way municipalities across the country handle their recyclable waste. The video below provides an excellent overv... Intersection Improvements to Begin in Front of Sardis Elementary School Residents will soon begin to see improvements being made at the intersection of Unionville-Indian Trail Road and Sardis Church Road in preparation for the installation of a roundabout next year. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and ... Low-Interest Disaster Loans for June 6 Flooding and Wind Damage Businesses and non-profits may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged/destroyed real estate, machinery, inventory, and other business assets. Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture,... Riley Fields Accepts Plaque on Behalf of Carolina Panthers The support of Mr. Fields, Mr. Tepper and the Carolina Panthers led to the approval of a $250,000 NFL Grassroots Grant. The funds will be used toward installing an artificial turf field at Chestnut Square Park, which will provide enhanced facilities for o... O’Neill Named July 4th Parade Grand Marshal Michael Wayne O’Neill, 20, is a graduate of Porter Ridge High School. He caught the attention of the Indian Trail Town Council earlier this year when his poem, “Autism is a Miracle,” went viral. The poem speaks the truth abou... School Art Program 2019 - Manager's Award Receipents The Town has hosted this exhibit since 2015 in recognition of Educate through Art Month (March), Your Art, Your Story Exhibit. It is in recognition of National Youth Art Month. A notice was sent to all Indian Tr... Books and Blankets 2019 Staff from the Town of Indian Trail, along with Union County Public Library employees and invited guests to read to Indian Trail Elementary students as part of the Books and Blankets event on May 2nd and 3rd. This event allows for staff to connect with el... Indian Trail readies for arrival of Easter Bunny, 20,000 eggs How many Easter eggs is too many Easter eggs? At the Town of Indian Trail, there is no such thing as too many Easter eggs. That’s why this year’s Hop-To-IT Easter festival will include some 20,000 eggs strewn across the multi-purpose fi... Indian Trail Tree Education Initiative returns for 8th year The Indian Trail Tree Education Initiative is now under way, as the Indian Trail Parks and Recreation Department heads out to elementary schools across town to talk about the importance of trees in our community. This is the eighth year for the program, wh... Indian Trail ready to rock with Hits After Six concert series It’s almost time for a sound check on the Main Stage at Indian Trail’s Crossing Paths Park, as the Hits After Six concert series arrives in April. The opening show – featuring 70s and 80s classic rock band Sonic Rewind &nd... Complete Street project to transform Indian Trail Road The Town of Indian Trail Engineering Department is ready to present plans for the future of the Town’s Main Street at a public meeting later this month. Residents are invited to come hear about the Indian Trail Complete Street project a... Student art show returns to Indian Trail Town Hall The Your Art, Your Story student art exhibit will show off the best of local elementary school art next week at the Indian Trail Town Hall. The event, which has taken place each year since 2015, gives local art students the opportunity to exhibit... 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Residents: Your Input Needed on NCDOT Road Projects The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking resident input on funding road projects scheduled for the years 2020 to 2029, and a handful of Indian Trail projects are on the list. Indian Trail road projects/funding schedule being considered in... Traffic Shift Coming to U.S. 74 Intersection The following is a news release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: Motorists traveling on U.S. 74 will encounter new traffic patterns at the intersection with Unionville-Indian Trail Road as part of a $9.5 million project to convert four... Possible quorum notice - Reliable Transportation Network for Smart Growth Notice of a quorum is hereby given that the Indian Trail Town Council will convene on Jan. 23, 2019, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in the VIP Conference Room. Purpose: Reliable Transportation Network for Smart Growth: Stormwater Training. No d... Town Newsletters Projects & Permits Apply for or Track a Permit News Releases & Newsletters Pay Taxes, Invoices and More 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Rd Indian Trail is the largest town in Union County, and is just 15 miles southeast of Charlotte. The town limits encompass approximately 20 square miles with an additional 15 square miles of planning area. Indian Trail was incorporated in 1907, and works hard to recognize its history and come together as a community. Annual celebrations include a Fourth of July parade, a Christmas parade, Halloween Candy Crawl and more. > View a full list of Town events Government Websites by CivicPlus©	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3427
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__label__cc	0.749627	0.250373	ei Langovoy, M., Wittich, O. Computationally efficient algorithms for statistical image processing: Implementation in R (2010-053), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, December 2010 (techreport) ei Seeger, M., Nickisch, H. Fast Convergent Algorithms for Expectation Propagation Approximate Bayesian Inference Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, December 2010 (techreport) ei Seldin, Y. A PAC-Bayesian Analysis of Graph Clustering and Pairwise Clustering Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2010 (techreport) ei Tandon, R., Sra, S. Sparse nonnegative matrix approximation: new formulations and algorithms (193), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2010 (techreport) ei Langovoy, M., Wittich, O. Robust nonparametric detection of objects in noisy images (2010-049), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, September 2010 (techreport) ei Seeger, M., Nickisch, H. Large Scale Variational Inference and Experimental Design for Sparse Generalized Linear Models Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2010 (techreport) ei Jegelka, S., Bilmes, J. Cooperative Cuts for Image Segmentation (UWEETR-1020-0003), University of Washington, Washington DC, USA, August 2010 (techreport) ei Barbero, A., Sra, S. Fast algorithms for total-variationbased optimization (194), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2010 (techreport) ei Nickisch, H., Rasmussen, C. Gaussian Mixture Modeling with Gaussian Process Latent Variable Models Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, June 2010 (techreport) ei Sra, S. Generalized Proximity and Projection with Norms and Mixed-norms (192), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, May 2010 (techreport) ei Jegelka, S., Bilmes, J. Cooperative Cuts: Graph Cuts with Submodular Edge Weights (189), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tuebingen, Germany, March 2010 (techreport) ei Steudel, B., Ay, N. Information-theoretic inference of common ancestors Computing Research Repository (CoRR), abs/1010.5720, pages: 18, 2010 (techreport) Frequent Subgraph Retrieval in Geometric Graph Databases Nowozin, S., Tsuda, K. (180), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, November 2008 (techreport) Discovery of knowledge from geometric graph databases is of particular importance in chemistry and biology, because chemical compounds and proteins are represented as graphs with 3D geometric coordinates. In such applications, scientists are not interested in the statistics of the whole database. Instead they need information about a novel drug candidate or protein at hand, represented as a query graph. We propose a polynomial-delay algorithm for geometric frequent subgraph retrieval. It enumerates all subgraphs of a single given query graph which are frequent geometric epsilon-subgraphs under the entire class of rigid geometric transformations in a database. By using geometric epsilon-subgraphs, we achieve tolerance against variations in geometry. We compare the proposed algorithm to gSpan on chemical compound data, and we show that for a given minimum support the total number of frequent patterns is substantially limited by requiring geometric matching. Although the computation time per pattern is larger than for non-geometric graph mining, the total time is within a reasonable level even for small minimum support. ei Nowozin, S., Tsuda, K. Frequent Subgraph Retrieval in Geometric Graph Databases (180), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, November 2008 (techreport) Simultaneous Implicit Surface Reconstruction and Meshing Giesen, J., Maier, M., Schölkopf, B. We investigate an implicit method to compute a piecewise linear representation of a surface from a set of sample points. As implicit surface functions we use the weighted sum of piecewise linear kernel functions. For such a function we can partition Rd in such a way that these functions are linear on the subsets of the partition. For each subset in the partition we can then compute the zero level set of the function exactly as the intersection of a hyperplane with the subset. ei Giesen, J., Maier, M., Schölkopf, B. Simultaneous Implicit Surface Reconstruction and Meshing (179), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, November 2008 (techreport) Taxonomy Inference Using Kernel Dependence Measures Blaschko, M., Gretton, A. We introduce a family of unsupervised algorithms, numerical taxonomy clustering, to simultaneously cluster data, and to learn a taxonomy that encodes the relationship between the clusters. The algorithms work by maximizing the dependence between the taxonomy and the original data. The resulting taxonomy is a more informative visualization of complex data than simple clustering; in addition, taking into account the relations between different clusters is shown to substantially improve the quality of the clustering, when compared with state-of-the-art algorithms in the literature (both spectral clustering and a previous dependence maximization approach). We demonstrate our algorithm on image and text data. ei Blaschko, M., Gretton, A. Taxonomy Inference Using Kernel Dependence Measures (181), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, November 2008 (techreport) (175), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2008 (techreport) ei Seeger, M., Nickisch, H. Large Scale Variational Inference and Experimental Design for Sparse Generalized Linear Models (175), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2008 (techreport) Block-Iterative Algorithms for Non-Negative Matrix Approximation In this report we present new algorithms for non-negative matrix approximation (NMA), commonly known as the NMF problem. Our methods improve upon the well-known methods of Lee & Seung [19] for both the Frobenius norm as well the Kullback-Leibler divergence versions of the problem. For the latter problem, our results are especially interesting because it seems to have witnessed much lesser algorithmic progress as compared to the Frobenius norm NMA problem. Our algorithms are based on a particular block-iterative acceleration technique for EM, which preserves the multiplicative nature of the updates and also ensures monotonicity. Furthermore, our algorithms also naturally apply to the Bregman-divergence NMA algorithms of Dhillon and Sra [8]. Experimentally, we show that our algorithms outperform the traditional Lee/Seung approach most of the time. ei Sra, S. Block-Iterative Algorithms for Non-Negative Matrix Approximation (176), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2008 (techreport) Approximation Algorithms for Bregman Clustering Co-clustering and Tensor Clustering Sra, S., Jegelka, S., Banerjee, A. The Euclidean K-means problem is fundamental to clustering and over the years it has been intensely investigated. More recently, generalizations such as Bregman k-means [8], co-clustering [10], and tensor (multi-way) clustering [40] have also gained prominence. A well-known computational difficulty encountered by these clustering problems is the NP-Hardness of the associated optimization task, and commonly used methods guarantee at most local optimality. Consequently, approximation algorithms of varying degrees of sophistication have been developed, though largely for the basic Euclidean K-means (or `1-norm K-median) problem. In this paper we present approximation algorithms for several Bregman clustering problems by building upon the recent paper of Arthur and Vassilvitskii [5]. Our algorithms obtain objective values within a factor O(logK) for Bregman k-means, Bregman co-clustering, Bregman tensor clustering, and weighted kernel k-means. To our knowledge, except for some special cases, approximation algorithms have not been considered for these general clustering problems. There are several important implications of our work: (i) under the same assumptions as Ackermann et al. [1] it yields a much faster algorithm (non-exponential in K, unlike [1]) for information-theoretic clustering, (ii) it answers several open problems posed by [4], including generalizations to Bregman co-clustering, and tensor clustering, (iii) it provides practical and easy to implement methodsin contrast to several other common approximation approaches. ei Sra, S., Jegelka, S., Banerjee, A. Approximation Algorithms for Bregman Clustering Co-clustering and Tensor Clustering (177), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2008 (techreport) Combining Appearance and Motion for Human Action Classification in Videos Dhillon, P., Nowozin, S., Lampert, C. (174), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2008 (techreport) We study the question of activity classification in videos and present a novel approach for recognizing human action categories in videos by combining information from appearance and motion of human body parts. Our approach uses a tracking step which involves Particle Filtering and a local non - parametric clustering step. The motion information is provided by the trajectory of the cluster modes of a local set of particles. The statistical information about the particles of that cluster over a number of frames provides the appearance information. Later we use a Bag ofWords model to build one histogram per video sequence from the set of these robust appearance and motion descriptors. These histograms provide us characteristic information which helps us to discriminate among various human actions and thus classify them correctly. We tested our approach on the standard KTH and Weizmann human action datasets and the results were comparable to the state of the art. Additionally our approach is able to distinguish between activities that involve the motion of complete body from those in which only certain body parts move. In other words, our method discriminates well between activities with gross motion like running, jogging etc. and local motion like waving, boxing etc. ei Dhillon, P., Nowozin, S., Lampert, C. Combining Appearance and Motion for Human Action Classification in Videos (174), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2008 (techreport) Example-based Learning for Single-image Super-resolution and JPEG Artifact Removal Kim, K., Kwon, Y. This paper proposes a framework for single-image super-resolution and JPEG artifact removal. The underlying idea is to learn a map from input low-quality images (suitably preprocessed low-resolution or JPEG encoded images) to target high-quality images based on example pairs of input and output images. To retain the complexity of the resulting learning problem at a moderate level, a patch-based approach is taken such that kernel ridge regression (KRR) scans the input image with a small window (patch) and produces a patchvalued output for each output pixel location. These constitute a set of candidate images each of which reflects different local information. An image output is then obtained as a convex combination of candidates for each pixel based on estimated confidences of candidates. To reduce the time complexity of training and testing for KRR, a sparse solution is found by combining the ideas of kernel matching pursuit and gradient descent. As a regularized solution, KRR leads to a better generalization than simply storing the examples as it has been done in existing example-based super-resolution algorithms and results in much less noisy images. However, this may introduce blurring and ringing artifacts around major edges as sharp changes are penalized severely. A prior model of a generic image class which takes into account the discontinuity property of images is adopted to resolve this problem. Comparison with existing super-resolution and JPEG artifact removal methods shows the effectiveness of the proposed method. Furthermore, the proposed method is generic in that it has the potential to be applied to many other image enhancement applications. ei Kim, K., Kwon, Y. Example-based Learning for Single-image Super-resolution and JPEG Artifact Removal (173), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2008 (techreport) Unsupervised Bayesian Time-series Segmentation based on Linear Gaussian State-space Models Chiappa, S. (171), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, June 2008 (techreport) Unsupervised time-series segmentation in the general scenario in which the number of segment-types and segment boundaries are a priori unknown is a fundamental problem in many applications and requires an accurate segmentation model as well as a way of determining an appropriate number of segment-types. In most approaches, segmentation and determination of number of segment-types are addressed in two separate steps, since the segmentation model assumes a predefined number of segment-types. The determination of number of segment-types is thus achieved by training and comparing several separate models. In this paper, we take a Bayesian approach to a segmentation model based on linear Gaussian state-space models to achieve structure selection within the model. An appropriate prior distribution on the parameters is used to enforce a sparse parametrization, such that the model automatically selects the smallest number of underlying dynamical systems that explain the data well and a parsimonious structure for each dynamical system. As the resulting model is computationally intractable, we introduce a variational approximation, in which a reformulation of the problem enables to use an efficient inference algorithm. ei Chiappa, S. Unsupervised Bayesian Time-series Segmentation based on Linear Gaussian State-space Models (171), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, June 2008 (techreport) A New Non-monotonic Gradient Projection Method for the Non-negative Least Squares Problem (TR-08-28), University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA, June 2008 (techreport) ei Kim, D., Sra, S., Dhillon, I. A New Non-monotonic Gradient Projection Method for the Non-negative Least Squares Problem (TR-08-28), University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA, June 2008 (techreport) Non-monotonic Poisson Likelihood Maximization Sra, S., Kim, D., Schölkopf, B. (170), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, June 2008 (techreport) This report summarizes the theory and some main applications of a new non-monotonic algorithm for maximizing a Poisson Likelihood, which for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is equivalent to minimizing the associated Kullback-Leibler Divergence, and for Transmission Tomography is similar to maximizing the dual of a maximum entropy problem. We call our method non-monotonic maximum likelihood (NMML) and show its application to different problems such as tomography and image restoration. We discuss some theoretical properties such as convergence for our algorithm. Our experimental results indicate that speedups obtained via our non-monotonic methods are substantial. ei Sra, S., Kim, D., Schölkopf, B. Non-monotonic Poisson Likelihood Maximization (170), Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, June 2008 (techreport) A Kernel Method for the Two-sample Problem Gretton, A., Borgwardt, K., Rasch, M., Schölkopf, B., Smola, A. (157), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics Tübingen, April 2008 (techreport) We propose a framework for analyzing and comparing distributions, allowing us to design statistical tests to determine if two samples are drawn from different distributions. Our test statistic is the largest difference in expectations over functions in the unit ball of a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS). We present two tests based on large deviation bounds for the test statistic, while a third is based on the asymptotic distribution of this statistic. The test statistic can be computed in quadratic time, although efficient linear time approximations are available. Several classical metrics on distributions are recovered when the function space used to compute the difference in expectations is allowed to be more general (eg.~a Banach space). We apply our two-sample tests to a variety of problems, including attribute matching for databases using the Hungarian marriage method, where they perform strongly. Excellent performance is also obtained when comparing distributions over graphs, for which these are the first such tests. ei Gretton, A., Borgwardt, K., Rasch, M., Schölkopf, B., Smola, A. A Kernel Method for the Two-sample Problem (157), Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics Tübingen, April 2008 (techreport) Energy Functionals for Manifold-valued Mappings and Their Properties Hein, M., Steinke, F., Schölkopf, B. (167), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, January 2008 (techreport) This technical report is merely an extended version of the appendix of Steinke et.al. "Manifold-valued Thin-Plate Splines with Applications in Computer Graphics" (2008) with complete proofs, which had to be omitted due to space restrictions. This technical report requires a basic knowledge of differential geometry. However, apart from that requirement the technical report is self-contained. ei Hein, M., Steinke, F., Schölkopf, B. Energy Functionals for Manifold-valued Mappings and Their Properties (167), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, January 2008 (techreport) Popper, Falsification and the VC-dimension Corfield, D., Schölkopf, B., Vapnik, V. (145), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, November 2005 (techreport) ei Corfield, D., Schölkopf, B., Vapnik, V. Popper, Falsification and the VC-dimension (145), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, November 2005 (techreport) A Combinatorial View of Graph Laplacians Huang, J. Discussions about different graph Laplacian, mainly normalized and unnormalized versions of graph Laplacian, have been ardent with respect to various methods in clustering and graph based semi-supervised learning. Previous research on graph Laplacians investigated their convergence properties to Laplacian operators on continuous manifolds. There is still no strong proof on convergence for the normalized Laplacian. In this paper, we analyze different variants of graph Laplacians directly from the ways solving the original graph partitioning problem. The graph partitioning problem is a well-known combinatorial NP hard optimization problem. The spectral solutions provide evidence that normalized Laplacian encodes more reasonable considerations for graph partitioning. We also provide some examples to show their differences. ei Huang, J. A Combinatorial View of Graph Laplacians (144), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2005 (techreport) Beyond Pairwise Classification and Clustering Using Hypergraphs Zhou, D., Huang, J., Schölkopf, B. (143), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2005 (techreport) In many applications, relationships among objects of interest are more complex than pairwise. Simply approximating complex relationships as pairwise ones can lead to loss of information. An alternative for these applications is to analyze complex relationships among data directly, without the need to first represent the complex relationships into pairwise ones. A natural way to describe complex relationships is to use hypergraphs. A hypergraph is a graph in which edges can connect more than two vertices. Thus we consider learning from a hypergraph, and develop a general framework which is applicable to classification and clustering for complex relational data. We have applied our framework to real-world web classification problems and obtained encouraging results. ei Zhou, D., Huang, J., Schölkopf, B. Beyond Pairwise Classification and Clustering Using Hypergraphs (143), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2005 (techreport) Measuring Statistical Dependence with Hilbert-Schmidt Norms Gretton, A., Bousquet, O., Smola, A., Schölkopf, B. We propose an independence criterion based on the eigenspectrum of covariance operators in reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHSs), consisting of an empirical estimate of the Hilbert-Schmidt norm of the cross-covariance operator (we term this a Hilbert-Schmidt Independence Criterion, or HSIC). This approach has several advantages, compared with previous kernel-based independence criteria. First, the empirical estimate is simpler than any other kernel dependence test, and requires no user-defined regularisation. Second, there is a clearly defined population quantity which the empirical estimate approaches in the large sample limit, with exponential convergence guaranteed between the two: this ensures that independence tests based on HSIC do not suffer from slow learning rates. Finally, we show in the context of independent component analysis (ICA) that the performance of HSIC is competitive with that of previously published kernel-based criteria, and of other recently published ICA methods. ei Gretton, A., Bousquet, O., Smola, A., Schölkopf, B. Measuring Statistical Dependence with Hilbert-Schmidt Norms (140), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, June 2005 (techreport) Approximate Inference for Robust Gaussian Process Regression Kuss, M., Pfingsten, T., Csato, L., Rasmussen, C. (136), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, 2005 (techreport) Gaussian process (GP) priors have been successfully used in non-parametric Bayesian regression and classification models. Inference can be performed analytically only for the regression model with Gaussian noise. For all other likelihood models inference is intractable and various approximation techniques have been proposed. In recent years expectation-propagation (EP) has been developed as a general method for approximate inference. This article provides a general summary of how expectation-propagation can be used for approximate inference in Gaussian process models. Furthermore we present a case study describing its implementation for a new robust variant of Gaussian process regression. To gain further insights into the quality of the EP approximation we present experiments in which we compare to results obtained by Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling. ei Kuss, M., Pfingsten, T., Csato, L., Rasmussen, C. Approximate Inference for Robust Gaussian Process Regression (136), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, 2005 (techreport) Maximum-Margin Feature Combination for Detection and Categorization BakIr, G., Wu, M., Eichhorn, J. In this paper we are concerned with the optimal combination of features of possibly different types for detection and estimation tasks in machine vision. We propose to combine features such that the resulting classifier maximizes the margin between classes. In contrast to existing approaches which are non-convex and/or generative we propose to use a discriminative model leading to convex problem formulation and complexity control. Furthermore we assert that decision functions should not compare apples and oranges by comparing features of different types directly. Instead we propose to combine different similarity measures for each different feature type. Furthermore we argue that the question: Which feature type is more discriminative for task X? is ill-posed and show empirically that the answer to this question might depend on the complexity of the decision function. ei BakIr, G., Wu, M., Eichhorn, J. Maximum-Margin Feature Combination for Detection and Categorization Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, 2005 (techreport) Towards a Statistical Theory of Clustering. Presented at the PASCAL workshop on clustering, London von Luxburg, U., Ben-David, S. Presented at the PASCAL workshop on clustering, London, 2005 (techreport) The goal of this paper is to discuss statistical aspects of clustering in a framework where the data to be clustered has been sampled from some unknown probability distribution. Firstly, the clustering of the data set should reveal some structure of the underlying data rather than model artifacts due to the random sampling process. Secondly, the more sample points we have, the more reliable the clustering should be. We discuss which methods can and cannot be used to tackle those problems. In particular we argue that generalization bounds as they are used in statistical learning theory of classification are unsuitable in a general clustering framework. We suggest that the main replacements of generalization bounds should be convergence proofs and stability considerations. This paper should be considered as a road map paper which identifies important questions and potentially fruitful directions for future research about statistical clustering. We do not attempt to present a complete statistical theory of clustering. ei von Luxburg, U., Ben-David, S. Towards a Statistical Theory of Clustering. Presented at the PASCAL workshop on clustering, London Presented at the PASCAL workshop on clustering, London, 2005 (techreport) Approximate Bayesian Inference for Psychometric Functions using MCMC Sampling Kuss, M., Jäkel, F., Wichmann, F. In psychophysical studies the psychometric function is used to model the relation between the physical stimulus intensity and the observer's ability to detect or discriminate between stimuli of different intensities. In this report we propose the use of Bayesian inference to extract the information contained in experimental data estimate the parameters of psychometric functions. Since Bayesian inference cannot be performed analytically we describe how a Markov chain Monte Carlo method can be used to generate samples from the posterior distribution over parameters. These samples are used to estimate Bayesian confidence intervals and other characteristics of the posterior distribution. In addition we discuss the parameterisation of psychometric functions and the role of prior distributions in the analysis. The proposed approach is exemplified using artificially generate d data and in a case study for real experimental data. Furthermore, we compare our approach with traditional methods based on maximum-likelihood parameter estimation combined with bootstrap techniques for confidence interval estimation. The appendix provides a description of an implementation for the R environment for statistical computing and provides the code for reproducing the results discussed in the experiment section. ei Kuss, M., Jäkel, F., Wichmann, F. Approximate Bayesian Inference for Psychometric Functions using MCMC Sampling (135), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, 2005 (techreport)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3434
__label__cc	0.552728	0.447272	Home › Honours › Kolhapur › 2011 Sampatrao Pawar Sampatrao has actively participated in various social movements. Between 1980 and 1982 he was a part of the Mukti Sangharsh movement that aimed at getting fair wages for farm laborers. He came into limelight through Baliraja and Kranti Smritiwan projects. The times around 1983 were tough. The Khanapur tehsil in Sangli district was gripped by draught for 3 years. The Cotton mill workers in Mumbai were on strike and the economy was disturbed. This situation prompted Khanapur Tehsil Science Movement to invite late Dr. V. M. Dandekar (a noted water-expert) at Vita where a model for equal distribution of water and new cropping techniques was proposed. Thus the Baliraja Small Dam Movement that was to be build through people’s cooperation, gathered pace. Sampatrao dedicated himself to this and soon the connection between uncontrolled excavation of sand from the riverbeds and draughts surfaced. Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra In 1992, Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra started its work in Konkan, with the motto – Protect Nature with Foresight. It is a leading NGO in Maharashtra working in the fields of nature conservation, protection and research. Besides this, it spreads awareness, educates and acts based on scientifically drawn conclusions. Its crowning achievement was uncovering the smuggling racket that involved nests of the Indian Swallow found on the island Vengurla Rocks in Sindhudurg district, thus getting the bird notified in the Indian Wildlife (protected) List. Similarly, with relentless efforts, the institute succeeded in erecting a hatchery for sea turtles’ eggs thus protecting them from foxes, mongrels and above all – man. Samnyayi Pani Hakka Parishad Drawing on the ‘Sarvoday’ (development for all) concept of Mahatma Gandhi and inspired by the thoughts of senior water expert, the late Mr. Vilasrao Salunke, ‘Samnyayi Pani Hakka Parishad‘ and ‘Chikotra valley coop. water management and use’ were formed. Anandrao Patil was the motivator behind this. Through this institute the principles like fiscal justice, accounting of the water distributed and right of equal water distribution are spread. This project of equal water distribution, running in Chikotra sub-valley (No. 74 Krishna), is the pioneer project in India. Anil Velhal Anil Welhal is a press photographer since 1978 and has clicked pictures for reputed newspapers and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Maharashtra. His photographs of the total eclipse (16th Feb 1980),taken without modern cameras or other equipment, were acclaimed internationally. Throughout his working years Welhal associated himself with many agitations and social movements, shouldering his share. Thanks to him, we have access to a detailed record of numerous environmental awareness drives, agitations and campaigns of the last 33 years. Anil Welhal has contributed a lot towards all this and so the reward goes to him. Nisarg Mitra Kolhapur A few bird watchers came together on 08th April 1982 and founded Nisarg Mitra. The members in 1986, allowed their land in Amba in Shauwadi district to be used to create a forest-ecosystem consisting of local trees. This restored the soil’s fertility. This institute adopts a different school every year to run the concept of an ‘ecology club’ in it. Nisarg Mitra has also published a book, ‘Flora of Sagareshwar wildlife sanctuary’.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3437
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__label__cc	0.727484	0.272516	An On-Line Clearinghouse for Oral Histories on the American Regulatory State About this time last year we noted plans to create an online clearing house of oral histories on the regulatory state at Duke University, under the direction of Edward Balleisen. I’m happy to report that the Regulatory Oral History Hub (“a gateway to oral histories that shine light on regulatory governance”) is up and running (and excellent) and that its creators (Professor Balleisen, Elizabeth Brake and Will Goldsmith) invite the comments of readers of Legal History Blog. As the website explains: This is an online gateway to oral histories that illuminate various aspects of regulatory governance. Most commonly, this means interviews with regulators, the regulated, or political actors who were instrumental in creating or changing regulatory agencies or frameworks—usually lawyers, judges, and legislators, but also grassroots activists, industry lobbyists, and interested academics. Paul A. Porter (LC) This is an invaluable resource. One series I especially want to flag is the INSPIRE Collection at the University of Maryland, which consists of oral histories conducted in the 1970s by the Institute for Public Interest Representation of the Georgetown University Law Center. To quote the description: “The collection contains published information and unpublished information on the men and women appointed to the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission from 1949 to 1974 including among others, Joseph Califano, Benjamin Hooks, Nicholas Johnson, Newton Minow and Caspar Weinberger.” My favorite moment comes in an interview of Paul A. 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__label__cc	0.745839	0.254161	Should I make a Will? April 20, 2015 Blog No Comments 1839 Views0 The short answer is: yes. By making a will you ensure that your property and possessions are dealt with in accordance with your wishes and that your loved ones are provided for on your death. If you do not make a will the law intervenes and your estate will be distributed in accordance with the Statutory Rules of Intestacy. The rules are inflexible and it is likely that your estate would be distributed in a way that you would not choose. For example, if you are in a relationship, but not married or in a civil partnership, your partner will not be entitled to anything under the Statutory Rules of Intestacy. Even if you are married or in a civil partnership your surviving spouse or civil partner is not guaranteed to benefit from all of your estate. Despite this only three in ten people in the UK are said to have made a will. Make sure that you are one of them and contact Kenyon Son & Craddock to take the first step to making your Will. Sarah Littlewood When Christine came to see me at Kenyon Son & Craddock, the first thing she said was, ‘I think I’m wasting your time.’ She went on to tell me that she had separated from her husband over a year ago because of his violence towards her and she very much wanted to be divorced, so she could finalise financial matters and move on with the rest of her life. She’d heard, though that Legal Aid wasn’t available any more and she couldn’t afford to pay privately for a divorce and financial settlement. She had tried to fill in the forms herself but because she was so upset about the way her marriage had ended she had given up. I was able to explain that Legal Aid is still available for victims of domestic abuse and that it sounded as though she would be eligible. I worked out that Christine was financially eligible for Legal Aid and then helped her to approach her GP to obtain the necessary evidence of domestic abuse. When that came back from the doctor I was able to sign her up for Legal Aid to apply for the divorce and then to sort out a financial settlement. I was able to reassure Christine that if her husband started to threaten her again then I would be able to apply for a non – molestation order to protect her. Legal Aid isn’t available for all cases any more (and you may have to repay your Legal Aid if you receive property or a lump sum) but Kenyon Son & Craddock assess every client to see if they may be eligible and even if they are not we will try and work out a package for them to make our costs affordable. Our aim is to make instructing a solicitor possible for as many people as we can. Rebecca Kershaw Proud to be a claimant Lawyer March 23, 2015 Blog No Comments 1453 Views0 Anyone who has read a newspaper or switched on TV over the last few years could be forgiven for believing that, accident victims and, particularly their lawyers are responsible for most of the world’s ills. The so called “compensation culture” has been blamed for everything from the cancellation of school sports days to the current economic crisis. Accident victims are criticised for claiming the compensation they deserve and those that represent them are often labelled “ambulance chasers”. Whilst these extreme examples may attract the headlines the reality is usually very different. The media debate is often misinformed and, in any event, wholly misses the point. When someone has suffered injury through someone else’s fault or neglect then they should be entitled to be compensated for their loss. Why should the innocent victim be made to feel guilty about recovering their loss of earnings or other financial losses they have suffered as the result of another person’s fault? Surely it is the person who caused the accident that should bear the loss (usually through their insurers) rather than the innocent victim. After all compensation is about putting the injured person, so far as money can, back in the position they would have been in if the accident had not occurred. It is not about the victim being able to make a gain or profit from the accident. All too often the rights of the injured individual are being overlooked in the ongoing media debate in favour of the large £multi-million insurance companies. This should never be allowed to happen. We believe that the innocent individual’s rights must always be put first and we are proud to represent those unfortunate enough to find themselves in that position. Tony Henshaw How we help with Family Mediation Anna and Andrew had a messy break-up. They’d been living together for four years and had a little girl, Amy, together who was two and a half. They both blamed each other for the split and were so angry that they were unable to make arrangements for Amy to see Andrew. When they came to their first mediation session with Kenyon Son & Craddock they could hardly bear to look at each other and the atmosphere was very tense. I started that first session encouraging Anna and Andrew to talk about their daughter, telling me what she was like, what she enjoyed doing. It became very clear that Amy was the most important person in both their lives and they wanted to be the very best parents they could and not to allow their break up to harm their daughter. Having established that common ground I started to ask them to look at making arrangements for Amy to spend time with both of them. It certainly wasn’t easy at first. Andrew and Anna didn’t really trust each other but by the end of the session they had agreed some arrangements for Amy to spend time with her dad. The second mediation session was much easier. Andrew and Anna had kept to the arrangements they had made and told me that Amy was really happy, especially when she saw her mum and dad beginning to talk to each other. Anna said: ‘When we came to mediation we argued over everything but now we listen to what the other one has to say.’ Andrew said : ‘Before mediation if Anna wanted to change the arrangements for Amy it always led to a row. But last week she explained why she needed to swap days, I listened and we compromised.’ Andrew and Anna left mediation with a full parenting plan they had drawn up for Amy and a much improved relationship between them as parents. Family Mediator Kenyon Son & Craddock work with local design agency Sugarcane to create a new brand and website March 9, 2015 Blog No Comments 2146 Views0 Kenyon Son & Craddock had never had a website when they approached Sugarcane with a remit of supporting them with their marketing activity. It was decided that Sugarcane look at the overall brand of Kenyon Son & Craddock as the existing brand identity was looking a little jaded and old fashioned. The Design agency created a contemporary logo and introduced more colour into the brand. This was used as the basis of the next stage, the website design and development. Sugarcane needed to get across the personality of Kenyon Son & Craddock through the imagery and content used, so a specific photo shoot was suggested to capture the ethos of the company. These images were used across the website coupled with a very approachable tone of voice to represent the essence of our company. 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__label__cc	0.744115	0.255885	Labor Law Group Ali Restatement of Employment Law The Labor Law Group had its origins in Professor Willard Wirtz’s 1946 call for the development of better books and materials for the instruction of law students on labor law. In response to Wirtz’s address approximately forty labor law professors and practitioners met in Ann Arbor in 1947 to discuss the problem and begin work on a book. With the publication of their first book in 1953 these same academics and practitioners formed the Labor Law Group as a non-profit trust dedicated to the development of materials for the preparation of law students for the practice of labor and employment law. The “Group process” for developing books consists of Group meetings among members and practitioners to plan and assign projects; the writing and editing of the project by the assigned members; editing of the project by the Group’s Executive Committee; and publication of the project with all royalties returned to the Group to fund future meetings and projects. The Group currently has nine books published with Thomson/West and Foundation Press. Photo Nick Lawrie © 2013 Speaking to the Next Generation: Concerned about labor conditions of workers who made his stuffed monkey, 8-month old Will Lawrie of Ithaca, New York consults the Labor Law Group’s International Labor Law textbook (he appears to be reading James Atleson’s chapter on international labor solidarity). Proudly powered by WordPress \| Theme: Zenzero by CrestaProject. Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Instagram YouTube Pinterest Tumblr VK RSS Public Sector Employment in Times of Crisis, September 9, 2011 Lake Arrowhead, California 2010	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3445
__label__cc	0.598049	0.401951	Low-dose aspirin decreases blood alcohol concentrations by delaying gastric emptying Kechagias, Stergios Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Jönsson, K. Å. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Pharmacology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Norlander, Björn Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Jones, A. Wayne Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Forensic Science and Toxicology . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. 1997 (English)In: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, ISSN 0031-6970, E-ISSN 1432-1041, Vol. 53, no 04-Mar, p. 241-246Article in journal (Refereed) Published Objective: To determine if treatment with low-dose aspirin (ASA) influences the bioavailability of orally administered alcohol and to assess whether this is caused by altered gastric emptying as measured by the paracetamol absorption test. Methods: In a single-center controlled crossover trial, ten healthy male medical students, aged 20–27 years, participated in two experiments in random order. Both times they took paracetamol (1.5 g together with a standardized breakfast) and drank ethanol (0.3 g/kg) 1 h after eating breakfast. On one drinking occasion, no previous medication was given. The other alcohol session was performed after the subjects had taken 75 mg ASA once daily for 7 days. On both occasions, venous blood samples were obtained at exactly timed intervals for a period of 3.5 h. Results: The blood-ethanol profiles showed large interindividual variations for both experiments. After treatment with ASA, the maximum blood-ethanol concentration was distinctly lower in seven subjects, almost unchanged in two subjects and increased in one subject. Overall, a statistically significant decrease in the peak blood-ethanol concentration was observed. The time required to reach peak blood-ethanol levels was somewhat longer after treatment with ASA. Although the areas under the concentration–time profiles were smaller after ASA treatment, these differences were not statistically significant. The concentrations of paracetamol in plasma were lower when ethanol was ingested after treatment with ASA and the areas under the concentration–time curves (0–170 min) were smaller. Conclusions: Intake of low-dose ASA (75 mg daily) tends to delay the absorption of a moderate dose of ethanol, which results in lower peak blood-ethanol concentrations and smaller areas under the concentration–time curves. The underlying mechanism seems to be delayed gastric emptying as indicated by the paracetamol absorption test. Springer Science Business Media , 1997. Vol. 53, no 04-Mar, p. 241-246 Ethanol - Low-dose aspirin URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-59760DOI: 10.1007/s002280050369ISI: 71436600013PubMedID: 9476038OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-59760DiVA, id: diva2:353393 1. Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Small Doses of Ethanol: Role of Gastric Emptying and Other Influences in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Open this publication in new window or tab >>Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Small Doses of Ethanol: Role of Gastric Emptying and Other Influences in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. This thesis deals with the clinical pharmacokinetics of small doses of ethanol as influenced by conditions in the proximal gut. The bioavailability of orally administered ethanol depends to a large extent on gastric emptying, which is influenced by pre-treatment with drugs and other clinically relevant factors in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The impact of the relative amount of carbohydrate, fat or protein in a test meal on the pharmacokinetics of a small dose of ethanol was studied in nine healthy male subjects. Drinking ethanol after eating a meal was compared with intake of the same dose consumed on an empty stomach or given intravenously. The peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and the area under the curve (AUC) were greatest when ethanol was given intravenously (100% availability). Drinking ethanol after a meal resulted in considerably lower peak BAC and AUC compared with drinking on an empty stomach. However, the macronutrient composition of the meal had no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of ethanol as reflected in almost identical blood alcohol curves after high-fat, high-protein, or high-carbohydrate meals. The decreased bioavailability of ethanol after oral administration compared to intravenous infusion of the same dose can be explained by a first-pass metabolism (FPM). Some investigators attribute this FPM to the presence of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) in the gastric mucosa. Gastric ADH activity was studied in mucosal biopsies from 76 patients referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Those patients (n = 36) infected with H. pylori received treatment to eradicate the bacterium and repeat biopsies were obtained 2 months and one year later. There were no significant differences in gastric ADH activity between males and females and between different age groups. Gastric ADH activity was significantly decreased in the antrum among patients with H. pylori infection. After eradication of H. pylori, gastric ADH activity in the antrum was normalised within two months. No significant differences in the ADH activity were found in biopsies from the corpus. Histological examination of gastric biopsies showed that those exhibiting the most pronounced inflammation and histologic changes had significantly lower ADH activity compared with biopsies judged to have normal histology. Several drugs inhibit gastric ADH in vitro. Among them acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) was suggested to increase the bioavailability of orally administered ethanol. We studied the effect of low-dose ASA on the pharmacokinetics of a small dose of ethanol in 10 healthy men. Low-dose ASA (75 mg) decreased significantly the peak BAC and the time to reach peak BAC was also prolonged. The underlying mechanism appears to be delayed gastric emptying which was assessed by the paracetamol absorption test. To evaluate the effect of accelerating gastric emptying on ethanol pharmacokinetics, the prokinetic substance cisapride was given to the same 10 subjects. When ethanol was ingested 60 min after a meal pre-treatment with cisapride significantly increased peak BAC. However, this increase in BAC after cisapride was modest compared with the BAC reached when the same dose of ethanol was ingested on an empty stomach. The corresponding serum paracetamol curves indicated that a faster rate of gastric emptying was the main factor responsible for the differences in ethanol pharmacokinetics. Analysis of breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) is a practical and non-invasive method to estimate the BAC and this technique is used worldwide for forensic purposes. The reliability of BrAC measurements in subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been questioned. We therefore compared simultaneously obtained breath and venous blood alcohol concentrations in 10 patients with severe GERD scheduled for antireflux surgery. In one of the experiments gastroesophageal reflux was provoked by applying abdominal compression. Although some patients complained of pronounced reflux symptoms the breath instrument readings of BrAC did not deviate from the corresponding BAC in the two test situations, that is, with and without provocation of reflux. This thesis has established that measuring alcohol in breath can be used to monitor blood alcohol concentration also in subjects with severe GERD. The relative amount of fat, carbohydrate, or protein in a test meal does not influence the pharmacokinetics of a small dose of ethanol as long as the caloric contents of the meals are similar. The rate of gastric emptying is a major factor determining the bioavailability of orally administered ethanol. Treatment with low-dose ASA (75 mg) delayed gastric emptying and caused a lowering of the peak BAC. The prokinetic drug cisapride, administered under conditions that resemble clinical use, increased the peak BAC by accelerating gastric emptying. However, the drug-induced increase in BAC was much less than the BAC observed after drinking the same dose of ethanol on an empty stomach. H. pylori infection is associated with decreased antral ADH activity related to gastritis. Eradication of H. pylori normalises antral ADH activity within two months. Linköping: Linköpings universitet, 2001. p. 68 urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-27506 (URN)12162 (Local ID)91-7219-971-7 (ISBN)12162 (Archive number)12162 (OAI) 2001-05-25, Berzeliussalen, Universitetssjukhuset, Linköping, 13:00 (Swedish) Roine, Risto University of Helsinki, Finland. Kechagias, StergiosNorlander, BjörnCarlsson, BjörnJones, A. Wayne Internal MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesClinical PharmacologyClinical PharmacologyForensic Science and Toxicology European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3456
__label__cc	0.622622	0.377378	LTM Newsletter Subscription Living Truth Ministry Newsletter List Contenders Newsletter Jimmy DeYoung's News Update The name for the nation, Iran, comes from Adolf Hitler and the Nazis The Ukrainian Church in America may be used of God to turn America back to God A native born Iranian says there are possibly two million Christians in Iran Israel now has a laser anti-missile defense system but they are still preparing for a preemptive strike on Iran Iran takes responsibility for the missile strike against a Ukrainian Airliner We can understand what God's plan for the future is going to be A national TV journalist referred to Noah and the Flood as a fairy tale The last step in preparations to rebuild a Temple in Jerusalem is to train Jews to visit the Temple Mount Israel's main enemy is dead, now what? Iran's Number Two leader is dead, and what lies ahead is prophetic	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3457
__label__cc	0.71067	0.28933	Hello, and thank you for visiting my site. I hope that you'll return often and always find something of interest about my world and what inspires me to pick up a pen. (This is a figure of speech, unfortunately. My handwriting is terrible!) Here's what I've been up to recently... Just like buses! Nothing for ages and then literary events come along one behind the other! Every alternate Wednesday afternoon is booked at Harrogate Library for one or more PYA authors to strut their stuff and this week it was my turn. I spent as much time talking about my inspiration for the novel and its recently released prequel ‘Foreshadowing’ as I did about ‘Shadows of the Past’ itself and was happy to answer the many questions fired at me by the audience. This morning saw me in Knaresborough taking part in a second PYA version of ‘Just a Minute’ with Paul Smith chairing this time. The other participants were romantic novelist John Jackson,blogger Susanna Lewis, horror writer Lee Franklin and poet Kate Swann, so a fair spread of genres! We did tackle some serious topics, but there was a great deal of hilarity as well. 27 June, 2019 - Make the first comment on this story Delighted to announce that ‘Foreshadowing’, a short prequel to my novel ‘Shadows of the Past’, is now FREE to download from Smashwords. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/939207 I’ve taken the advice of friends and fellow writers about the title and the cover – the original (a black and white image of a class of schoolgirls with their faces blanked out) proved unpopular with most – so I hope that the new one will meet with approval. The prequel delves into what persuaded the three girls who went missing in France to go there in the first place. It may strike a particular chord at this time of year! 15 May, 2019 - Make the first comment on this story The Magnificent Magpie This latest story of mine to appear in a TPF fiction special was inspired by an anecdote I heard in France a few years ago. On holiday in Charente-Maritime, I was invited for afternoon tea – very British – by some ex-pats who had set up home in the village and they told me about a cheeky magpie that had helped itself for a long time to anything it fancied. Exasperated market stallholders and shopkeepers were all for having it shot, but the Brits – more sentimental about our fellow creatures – decided to trap it humanely in a large box and transport it somewhere out of harm’s way. The plan seemed to have backfired when their cat followed the magpie into the box, but the result was one that no one could have predicted. They both shot out again, with the magpie in hot pursuit of the cat, which ran for its life. From this true story, I was able to ’embroider’ a tale of romance between neighbours. To fit the requirements of the magazine, my original has been quite heavily edited, but I’d be very happy to pass on a copy of the original to anyone interested. 9 May, 2019 - There are 2 comments on this story Workhouse Orphan is now available on audio! It’s taken a while, but it’s finally here. (Scroll down to see the post about the recording.) If you’re already familiar with the book, you’ll notice something different about the cover of the audio version. Yes, it’s square! That’s a requirement of ACX and involved quite a lot of jiggery pokery with the original. A free sample is available to listen to on Audible and I do hope that it will stimulate bumper sales. You can find it by copying and pasting the following link: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?keywords=Maggie+Cobbett&ref=a_hp_t1_header_search I also have a few free promotional credits to give away on a first come, first served basis. If you’d like one and would consider writing a review, please get in touch. 23 April, 2019 - Make the first comment on this story BookHippo Promoting books is just as hard, if not harder, than writing them and I’m always keen to try out new ways of doing so. Following the advice of other PYA (Promoting Yorkshire Authors) members, I gave BookHippo a try, succeeded at my second attempt and am now proud to be one of its featured authors! BookHippo (unlike many other promotional websites) makes no charge, although donations are requested in order to keep on expanding. Evita: a cracking display of local talent! I always enjoy a good musical and the Ripon Operatic Society’s production of ‘Evita’ was no exception. So good I saw it twice, in fact. Once at the dress rehearsal and again later in the week. It was my absolute pleasure to review the show for the local papers. This is how my review appeared, only lightly edited. The Society has the full version, but I’d be happy to send a copy to anyone else who wishes to see it. Drystone Radio Last night saw me being interviewed for David Driver’s show, the Writers’ Bookshelf. Knowing that the programme ran for two whole hours, I was very nervous but needn’t have been. David was the perfect host and put me at my ease straight away. A few minutes into the programme, I’d almost forgotten that I was on air and we were chatting away like a couple of old friends in a pub. David had certainly done his homework and asked me about many other aspects of my life as well as my books. Our conversation was interspersed with some of my favourite tracks too, which allowed time to relax and have a sip of water. Drystone Radio broadcasts on 103.5FM to South Craven and the Yorkshire Dales providing a local resource for information, events and great music. A podcast of my interview will be available for three weeks from drystoneradio.com/ondemand. 3 April, 2019 - Make the first comment on this story Love is where you find it……. As I was a great admirer of the late Geoffrey Smith, it was probably only a matter of time before a television gardener took centre stage in one of my short stories. Originally entitled ‘Just the Ticket’, this is my latest contribution to the hallowed pages of The People’s Friend. Rejected the first time round because of an ‘information dump’ about volunteering in a hybrid local library – something I’d recently begun to do when I wrote it – the revised version met with approval and appeared on the shelves of our local W.H.Smith today. The novelty of seeing my work in print has never worn off and I hope it never will. 27 March, 2019 - Make the first comment on this story A New Departure Ebooks? Paperbacks? What next? Following a strong recommendation from a writer friend, I’ve been spending a couple of hours on alternate Mondays in the Melrose Yard Studios in York. Sam Holdstock could not have been more patient or encouraging to a novice and the recording of ‘Workhouse Orphan’ is now complete. Watch this space for the release of my first audio book! Flying the Flag! The York Literature Festival offered an opportunity to writers to offer their wares for sale in the central library (York Explore) this year. Paul Smith, Neelie Wicks, Rosemary J. Kind and I shared a table to represent PYA (Promoting Yorkshire Authors). < Later Posts \|Previous Posts > Check Out My eBooks Agency Oakroyd Promoting Yorkshire Authors RAP (Ripon Activity Project) Ripon Writers' Group Sally Quilford Swanwick Writers' School Womag Writer's Blog Live From Twitter Tweets by @MaggieCobbett	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3458
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__label__wiki	0.782298	0.782298	rootblues.com mark@marktolstrup.com Mark & Jill Mark Tolstrup CD's & Reviews Other Pursuits For Booking Contact: NEW Release Northstar New solo album of original material. Soulful ballads and blues about the joys and struggles of real life. Mark Tolstrup - Guitar & vocals Jessica Wern – Drums & vocals James Gascoyne – Bass Chris Carey – Keyboard & drums (on Dead Mans Blues) Sharon Bolton – Vocals Oona Grady – Fiddle Dave Lambert – Tenor Sax & clarinet Jeanine Ouderkirk – Baritone Sax Woody Strobeck – Trombone Rick Bolton – Harmonica & Vocals All Songs written by Mark Tolstrup except: On The Nickel – Tom Waits Backwater Blues – Bessie Smith My Song Is Don’t Worry – Floyd Dixon Haunted House Blues – trad Dead Man’s Shirt - Michael Eck Recorded and Mixed by Chris Carey at Millstone Studio, Ballston Spa, NY Mastered by: Steve Berson at Total Sonic Media, Austin Texas Available at Fools Hill Music www.foolshillmusic.com NORTHSTAR - This is the song I sang at my father’s funeral. I had been listening to the chord structure of a Soloman Burke soul song, came home from visiting my father in the hospital and this song wrote itself. HEY HEY BABY - Love the horns on this recording and the just walked into a club in New Orleans live loose feel. I DON’T KNOW – The sax solo and my step daughters Jessie’s singing really filled out this clear eyed, late night look at romance and it's consequence. MILK & HONEY – There may or may not have been a barmaid in New York who moves just like that. OLD MAN’S BLUES – If you stop and listen you can learn a lot from an old man. A dirty joke, a story about love, a spiritual understanding of life and death. CITY IN THE RAIN – This song started with the sound in rain and the splash of tires on the street. It’s the first song I wrote that I thought of as a song someone else might be able to sing. HAUNTED HOUSE BLUES – Ghost stories are entertainment for some people but if the ghosts are someone you loved it’s a whole different thing. ON THE NICKEL – Some people can get sidelined by drugs or alcohol and may never recover. The title of this Tom Waits song refers the skid row area around Fifth Street in Los Angeles. BACKWATER BLUES – Live take of a great Bessie Smith song. Just me on guitar and vocal with Jessie on drums. FREE BROTHER – My oldest brother died at 59. Too young. Sang this at his funeral. My stepdaughter Jessie made this recording great with her vocal. She is all I hear when I listen to this. MY SONG IS DON’T WORRY – Love the message in this Floyd Dixon song. There is no need to worry overly about money and material things. DEAD MAN’S SHIRT – In the period between my brother’s death and my father’s funeral this song written by my friend Michael Eck came to me as a kind of cathartic musical outlet. REQUIEM FOR COYOTE – When I was sixteen I had a dream that I was a soldier in the Civil War. This tune came from that experience. I DON’T KNOW – The sax solo and my step daughters Jessie’s singing really filled out this song about the struggle of relationships. MILK & HONEY – There may or may not be a barmaid in New York who moves just like that. NORTHSTAR Review by John Mitchell Blues Blast Magazine Mark Tolstrup is from Saratoga, NY, and this is his first release since 2007. The album contains eight originals and five covers, some of it blues, some not. Mark is on guitar and vocals, his step-daughter Jessica Wern plays drums and sings, James Gascogne is on bass and Chris Carey on organ; other musicians involved are Oona Grady (fiddle), Dave Lambert (tenor sax and clarinet), Jeanine Ouderick (baritone sax), Woody Strobeck (trombone), Rick Bolton (harp/vocals) and Sharon Bolton (vocals and graphic design). Mark’s world-weary vocals fit well with the material and Jessica often doubles up on the vocal lines, as on the bittersweet “I Don’t Know” which has a late night flavour courtesy of Dave’s sax work. Two songs deal with the recent passing of Mark’s father and brother: ‘Northstar’ was written for his father’s funeral and reflects on the sense of loss, a quiet reflective eulogy accompanied just by Mark’s guitar and keys; “Free Brother” follows a similar pattern with reference to his late brother. “City In The Rain” and instrumental album closer “Requiem For Coyote” both fit into the ‘Americana’ category, the latter having a military drum beat over which fiddle, bottleneck slide and the horns join in. Mark’s blues influences are represented on “Milk And Honey” which has some good slide work and lyrics that reference “black cat bones” and “walking in the moonlight”. “Hey Hey Baby” is an infectious uptempo romp with the horns prominent and “Old Man’s Blues” tells the story of an old bluesman over a tune with a hint of New Orleans and featuring Mark’s slide. The covers include a version of Bessie Smith’s “Backwater Blues” which coveys a sense of menace through the tough vocals, the traditional “Haunted House Blues” with just guitar and bass and Floyd Dixon’s “My Song Is Don’t Worry” which blends country blues with deep baritone sax. “Dead Man’s Shirt” (by fellow NY State musician Michael Eck) is definitely blues with some strident harp but Tom Waits’ “On The Nickel” is more folk with plaintive fiddle in a version that brings mid-period Dylan to mind. Overall this album is not all blues but does present a variety of styles. It may therefore appeal to those with broad tastes. Brass & Blues Bye & Bye Hot Tamales How Long Blues Some Of These Days San Francisco Bay Blues Step It Up And Go Cake Walk Into Town St. James Infirmary I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter Aunt Haggar’s Blues Walking Blues This CD can be purchased online here Bluesman-singer/slide guitarist Mark Tolstrup and drummer/singer/songwriter Dale Haskell release their new CD "Street Corner Holler". This collection features songs written by Tolstrup and Haskell as well as traditional material. On these tracks they are joined by the nationally renowned Tony Markellis on Bass also joining on some tracks are Ron Rost on Hammond Organ, Sten Isachsen on mandolin, Dave Sokal on tuba and great backing vocals by Mother Judge. Check out our music online at CDBaby.com What The Critics Say. “....a rousing, heartfelt, virtuoso-level new album “Street Corner Holler” Michael Hochanadel - Schenectady Daily Gazette “Together they produce a mood that tastes like a shot snake blood and Tabasco sauce.” Samuel Murphy - The Queensbury Citizen “Thank you for sending the new CD. I have been driving around with for a few days since I got back from NOLA. This CD is very very good. You and Dale hit the mark on all the tracks. I am very impressed and will play the hell out of it on my show” Steve Daub - “Stormy Monday Blues” WRPI “Mark, Thanks again for sending me your great album "Root Magic" Your mix of covers, traditionals and own songs makes it one of the best rootsblues releases I've heard this year.” Thomas Kaldijk - "Blueprint Radio" Holland "Mark Tolstrup has unleashed some fine solo blues recordings over the years, but since teaming up with drummer-singer (Dale) Haskell, he’s taken the music up to the next level." Greg Haymes - Nippertown.com "Mark Tolstrup & Dale Haskell are masters of balance. The slide guitarist and drummer, both fine singers, trade off between acoustic music and raunchy, pounding electric blues." Tom Hyslop - Blues Revue Magazine "Track #2 is the Best re-working of Dylan’s “It Takes A Lot To Laugh…” you’ll probably ever hear as it sounds like it’s straight out of an East Texas roadhouse with mean, distorted guitar and a slow-grind tempo that strippers would love." Andy Grigg - Real Blues Magazine Street Corner Holler 1. Blood On The Floor—Tolstrup/Haskell 2. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry—Bob Dylan 3. Hard Time Killin’ Floor—Skip James 4. City In The Rain —Tolstrup 5. Long Dark Hall —Haskell 6. Tourist Town Offseason —Tolstrup 7. Street Corner Holler—Tolstrup/Haskell 8. Dorval Airport Blues—Tolstrup 9. I Was In The Room When They Died—Haskell 10.Empire State —Tolstrup 11.Christmas Eve In A Liquor Store Parking Lot—Tolstrup 12.Death Don’t Disappoint Me—Haskell 13.Preachin’ Blues—Son House 14.Glory Glory —traditional Roots American blues and ragtime performed with a fresh take and yet steeped in tradition. The Back Roads of America features original songs and tradition material along with "blues" interpretations of songs by other artists. Mark is ably assisted by Dale Haskell on drums and vocal harmony, Frank Orsini on fiddle and mandolin, Bob Stannard on harmonica, Ron Rost on Hammond organ and Dave Sokol on tuba. Available from cdbaby.com Also available on itunes.com "An acoustic blues master with a genuine feel for the classic works of such blues legends as Robert Johnson, Son House and Leadbelly, Tolstrup slides and slashes up and down the neck of his National Steel guitar as effortlessly as if he was born with it in his hands. .... The album features Tolstrup's interpretations of songs by Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, as well as a number of traditional blues and gospel nuggets. The disc also features a handful of his fine original tunes (including the heartbreaking ballad of loss "1979") and songs that you might not expect to find on a blues album -- the Beatles' "Come Together" and the Rolling Stones' "No Expectations." Recorded by Michael Jerling at his Fools Hill Studios in Saratoga, the CD is a genuine blues gem." Greg Haymes - Albany Times Union "Root Magic"was produced by highly respected veteran musician Tony Markellis this CD presents American roots blues from solo acoustic to electric band. This collection includes traditional blues played with respect for the past while bringing them froward into the present and original material that is fresh yet still in the tradition. On this CD Mark is supported by outstanding performances by Tony Markellis (who has played with The Trey Anistasio Band, Paul Butterfield, David Bromberg , No Outlet among others) on bass, Dale Haskell (of No Outlet) on Drums and Richard Bell (who has played with many great musicians including Janis Joplin and The Band) on piano Root Magic is available at www.cdbaby.com Click the cdbaby icon at right to listen to samples and purchase the CD. Also available at Fool's Hill Music.This site carries many CD's by some great local artists. Root Magic is also available digitally online at iTunes.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3471
__label__cc	0.689536	0.310464	mobaon Leave a Comment on How To Find The Best Optometrist Near You? By - mobaon How To Find The Best Optometrist Near You? There are over 40.000 optometrists in the USA. This is a number that allows you to choose between them and find the best one because you only deserve the best for your health. Taking care of your vision should be a top priority. There’s no sense more important the sense for seeing. Without it, we feel lost and confused, especially if we were used to living with the ability to see clearly. Going to the optometrist is not a terrible experience but it is still not something we do with love and joy. It’s not a place that we go for fun. Still, finding the best place that offers the best treatment is something we owe to ourselves. In this article, we’re talking about what you need to mind when looking for a place that will take care of your eyes. Find all the options First things, first. Find every practice and clinic around you. There are probably lots of them and you just need to locate them. To do that, simply open an internet browser and type eye doctor near me into the search engine. The map will show you all the places that you can visit. Since you did this, it’s clear that you’re supposed to be looking for the place that’s the nearest. There’s no logic in going to the other part of the city for an eye exam if you can do it by walking to the next block. This will save you money, time, and stress. Check the insurance Next stop in the search is checking whether the closest one is covered by your insurance policy. As complex the health system in the States is, you might need to do a long search for the place that’s covered by your plan. If you find a place that’s right next door, but it’s not covered by your company, you’ll have to pay a significant amount of cash for their services. This, also has no logic, right? Always look for a clinic that will be free for you. Read some reviews Every place in the USA is available on the internet for everyone to see it. Make sure you do proper research online and you find some of the eye doctors on the pages dealing with reviews. There’s a ton of pages like this offering comments and reviews from clients that visited the clinic you’re about to visit too. Before you do that, you can check their experience and see if you like what you see. For example, if you see that lots of patients are complaining about the hygiene of the place, you know that you must be looking for another place. Hygiene is the most important part of eye care. On the other hand, you might find a place that’s not the closest one, is covered by your insurance and has great reviews. All this means you should give it a chance and even though you’ll have to drive a little more, in the end, you’ll get the best treatment in town there is. Ask for license Before you indulge in a treatment, you must know where you’re actually going. If you’re looking for an optometrist and the best place you find is an ophthalmology clinic, it means you should be looking for another place. See more about the difference between the two here. Of course, the ophthalmologist can do everything the first one can, but these doctors usually charge more and deal with a much more complex matter that you don’t really need at the moment. In the end, you’ll be wasting your resources and their time for something that should’ve been done someplace else. Using these steps and methods will help you find the best place there is. In the ocean of eye care doctors, you should find the best for you. Sometimes they are just a few steps away, and sometimes you’ll have to look deeper and travel a little more for the best care there is. Either way, you need to know that there’s no compromise with excellent health care. Choose only the best and make sure you treat your body with time. Leave a Comment on IDENTIFICATION OF TSST FROM METHICILLIN RESISTANCE IDENTIFICATION OF TSST FROM METHICILLIN RESISTANCE Aerobic, gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus will be the causative agent of countless opportunistic infection in human and animals (Kools and Bannerman, 1995). As a human pathogen, S.aureus causes superficial, deep-skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis and bacteremia, together with a variety of Toxic – mediated diseases including gastroenteritis, staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome and Toxic shock syndrome 25-30% of healthy people carry this organism on his or her skin (or) of their nose. (Fidalgo et al., 1990 – Roberts et al., 1991). Staphylococcus aureus produces a selection of extracellular toxins and virulence factors that give rise to its pathogenic potential. S.aureus strains produce phyrogeneic exotoxins, including Staphylococcal enterotoxins (SES) and TSST-1 (Sharma et al., 2000). SES undoubtedly are a group of single – chain, low molecular mass protein which can be similar in composition and biological activity by differ in antigenicity (Fueyo et al., 2001). Enterotoxins of S.aureus may be detected by their biological activity, by immuno assays and also by PCR (MC Lauchlin et al., 2000) The prevalence of enterotoxigenic clinical S.aureus isolates are already reported in numerous countries by many investigators (Mehrotra et al., 2000; Fueyo et al., 2001; Becker et al., 2003). a)Methicillin – Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Methicillin – resistant staphylococcus aureus is a staph that’s resistant to certain antibiotics. These antibiotics include methicillin and other including cloxacillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin and nafcillin and also a closely related class of medication known as cephalosporins. Methicillin resistant S.aureus strains are resistance against methicillin and essentially all the other beta-lactam antibiotics MRSA was 1st reported in 1961, immediately after methicillin was introduced into human medicine to take care of penicillin resistant staphylococci. MRSA has since emerged for an important pathogen is human medicine (Lee JH – 2003) MRSA is often a major hospital associated together with community – associated pathogen causing a lots of disease, including endocarditis, Oesteomyelitis, TSS, Pneumonia, food poisoning and carbuncles (Oliveira D.C., et al., 2005). In Indian hospital, MRSA is amongst the common reasons for hospital acquired infections and different hospitals have deported anywhere from around 30 to 80% Methicillin resistance determined by antibiotic sensitivity tests. Methicillin resistance is a result of the presence of A gene coding for penicillin – binding protein (PBP 2A) which has a low affinity for beta – Lactam antibiotics. This gene is persisted staphylococcal cassette chromosome (SCC) Mec, a distinctive mobile genetic element, included in the staphylococcal chromosome (Kalayama et al., 2001). b) Coagulase Negative Staphylococci There is definitely an increasing knowing of the abilities of coagulase – negative staphylococci to cause disease. Coagulase negative staphylococci happen to be recognized as the most common cause of prosthetic valve, endocarditis, neurosurgical shunt infection and infection of prosthetic orthopedic devices (Siebert and W.T et al., 1978). In general coagulase negative staphylococci are reported as “Staphylococcus epidermidis”. However coagulase negative staphylococci and Interogenous list of organism and lots of new species happen to be proposed by Kloos and Schleifer (1976). Since many staphylococci are penicillin resistant through manufacture of b-Lactamase, Methicillin and Other b-Lactamase-resistant penicillins are crucial therapeutic agents for treatment of staphylococcal infection. However significant % of S.epidermidis is Methicillin resistant (Sieberet et al., (1978) and Sabath et al., 1969). c) TSST – Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) as well as associated with S.aureus were first explained by Todd et al., in 1978. S.aureus strains to make disease within clinical and food settings depends, among other determinants, on its ability to provide extracellular toxins. A number of staphylococcal enterotoxin (SES) classified as A, B, C1, C2, C3, D or might be produced by some strains (Pimbley and Patel 1998). Most staph aureus isolated from patient with TSS, an intense acute illness that rapidly causes multi organ system failure, create a Toxin called TSST-1. Although classically regarding tampon use, TSS has also been related to a assortment of non-menstruation related conditions (Hertzer, 2001). Staphylococcus aureus is carrying the tst gene encoding TSST-1. (See, R.H. & A.W Chow, 1989). The tst gene is chromosomal and also the toxin is symptomatically in connection with the staphylococcal enterotoxin gang of toxins (Iandolo. J.J., 1989). (Blomster and Hantamaa D.A. et al., 1986). d) Detection in the TSST-1 gene Production of Coagulase, an item of coagulase (coa) gene, may be the principal criteria from the clinical microbiology laboratory for that identification of S.aureus. The coagulase ptn can be an important virulence factor for S.aureus. The coa gene has polymorphic repeat regions that is usually used for differentiating S.aureus isolates. The variable region of coa gene includes 81 bp tandem short sequence repeat (SSR S) (Van Belkum et al., 1998). Amplification of coa and RFLP analysis of amplified products for that discrimination if S.aureus isolates formerly been reported (Goh et al., 1992; Shopsin et al., 2000; da silva & da silva, 2006). TSST is really a potentially fatal multi system disease presenting with fever, hypotension, vomiting, diarrhoea, mucosal hyperaemia plus an erythematous rash. This is related to infection of mucosal or sequestered sites by TSST production S.aureus strains usually of bacteriophage group-I. TSST type-1 (also referred to as enterotoxin type F (or) pyrogenic exotoxin C) is frequently responsible, through enterotoxins B (or) C might also cause the syndrome. TSS Strains produced TSST-1, the toxin accepted because the most likely root cause of TSS (MS Bergdoll et al., 1984). Coagulase negative strain produces TSST-1 and SEA. Since there’s been disagreement about the output of TSST-1 by coagulase negative strains (Crass et al., 1986). a) COLLECTION OF SAMPLES A Totally 19 pus samples were collected for that studies. Pus samples were collected from wound-infected persons by utilizing sterile cotton dipped swab and samples collected from in around Namakkal area hospital. After assortment of samples immediately inoculated into peptone water and also the sample were taken to the laboratory within couple of hours. b) ISOLATION OF Staphylococcus aureus Loopful of culture from peptone water was streaked around the Mannital salt agar plate. The plates were incubated at 37oC for 24-48 hrs. The isolated colony from selective media was adopted for further analysis. c) IDENTIFICATION OF Staphylococcus aureus I) GRAM STAINING ( Hans Christian Gram (1853-1938) Bacterial smears of 16-18 hrs old cultures were made on clean grease free slides, heat fixed and stained as follows. The slide was flooded with crystal violet solution to get a minute, drained and rinsed with water; then Grams iodine solution for starters minute, drained and rinsed with water. Decolourised with ethyl alcohol for 30 Sec and later on counterstained with safranin for starters minute and observed under an oil immersion microscope. ii) MOTILITY TEST The hanging drop technique was followed to observe the motility from the organism. Observation is made under the microscope for that darting or cork screw movement with the organism. iii) CATALASE TEST A little culture was placed spanning a clean slide. A drop of 3% peroxide was placed within the culture and observed for effervescence. The creation of effervescence showed the ability to provide the enzyme catalase. iv) OXIDASE TEST The organism spotted on oxidase disc (HiMedia) the blue or purple colour change was observed within 10-seconds. Purple colour being positive while negative is denoted without the need of colour change. (B)BIOCHEMICAL TEST I) INDOLE TEST A loopful of culture was inoculated into peptone water and incubated at 370 C for overnight. After incubation 0.5ml of Kovac’s reagent was added. Positive reaction -Cherry red ring Negative reaction -Yellow colour ring ii) METHYL RED TEST The colony from nutrient agar slant was inoculated into MRVP medium and was then incubated at 370 C for overnight. The test helpful to detect the creation of acid during fermentation. In addition 0.5 ml of methyl red was added. Positive reaction -Red colour Negative reaction -Yellow colour iii) VOGES PROSKAUER TEST A loopful of culture was inoculated into MRVP medium, that has been incubated at 370C for overnight, to detect acetyl methylcarbinol from pyruvic acid. In addition of VP reagent (0.5ml of 5% alpha-naphthol and 0.5ml of 40% KOH) was added. Negative reaction -Remains colourless iv) CITRATE UTILIZATION TEST: The culture was streaked to the Simmon’s citrate agar slant and incubated at 370C for overnight. Positive reaction -Deep Purssian blue colour Negative reaction -Green colour v) UREASE TEST: A loopful of culture was inoculated into Christenson’s urea broth tube. Production of urease was indicated. Positive reaction -Pink colour Negative reaction -No colour change vi) SUGAR FERMENTATION: A loopful of culture was inoculated in different sugars from the sugar media together with Durham’s tube and Andrade’s indicator. No fermentation -colourless vii) TRIPLE SUGAR IRON: Triple sugar iron agar was prepared and dispensed into tubes and sterilized at 1210C for quarter-hour and made slants. Tubes were inoculated with test organisms stabbing on the agar and streaking within the slants. The tubes were incubated at 370c all day and night. Positive result: Colour on the medium switch the signal from yellow, blackening on the medium, and break inside the medium of lifting in the medium indicates acid production, H2S production and gas production respectively. C) ANTIBACTERIAL STABILITY TEST The standard Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was adopted to determine the antimicrobial profiles in the Staphylococcus aureus isolates against Methicillin. The nutrient broth was prepared and sterilized at 121°C and inoculated the isolates then incubated at 37°C for 24 hrs. After incubation period the broth culture were inoculated into surface on the Mueller-Hinton agar plates and antibiotic discs were placed then plates were incubated at 37°C for 18 to 20 h. The zone of inhibition and resistance was measured, recorded and interpreted in accordance with the recommendation on the disc manufacture. D) COAGULATE TEST The tube is packed with 0.5 ml of a single in 10 diluted rabbit plasma. To the tube, 0.1 ml of overnight broth culture of test bacteria is added. All the tubes are incubated at 37ºC and observed nearly four hours. Positive result’s indicated by gelling from the plasma, which remains available even after inverting the tube. E) AMPLIFICATION OF TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME GENE FROM Staphylococcus aureus I) ISOLATION OF GENOMIC DNA Took 1.5 ml of overnight broth culture in 2 ml micro centrifuge tubes. The tubes were centrifuged at 8000 rpm for 5 minutes. After centrifugation, the supernatant was discarded and also the pellet was collected. The pellet was suspended in 200μl of 1X TE buffer + 100μl of 10% SDS and mixed by vortexing. The tubes were held in water bath at 60°C for 20 minutes. Then added with 300μl of Phenol: Chloroform: Isoamyl alcohol mixture (24:25:1) to extract the DNA and mixed completely by vortexing. The tubes were then centrifuged at 10000 rpm for ten minutes to separate the phases. The aqueous phase containing the DNA was carefully removed and moved to new tubes. Equal number of 100% Isopropanol was included with the tubes containing the aqueous phase. It was mixed by inverting the tubes three to four times. The tubes were then centrifuged at 10000 rpm for 10-20 minutes to pellet the DNA. The supernatant was discarded plus the pellet was collected. To the pellet, 200μl of 70% ethanol was added and centrifuged at 10000 rpm for 10-20 minutes. Then Ethanol was decanted completely along with the pellet was air-dried to offer purified DNA. Re-suspended the dried DNA pellet in 20 μl of TE buffer and dissolved by tapping. DNA solutions were stored at 4°C for more work. F) CONFIRMATION OF DNA BY AGAROSE GEL ELECTROPHORESIS: Agarose gel electrophoresis is performed in a horizontal submarine electrophoresis unit. Thirty ml of just one % Agarose gel was prepared with 1X TBE buffer (don’t mix) and heated the information to get approximately clear solution for casting Agarose gel. After cooling the remedy, 7 µl of staining dye solution was added in the casting system. The gel was in a position to solidify, and after that carefully disassembled on the casting system without disturbing the wells and put into 1X TBE buffer filled electrophoresis tank (the buffer level ought to be above gel). 5 µl of genomic sample DNA combined with 2 µl of gel loading dye after which loaded to gel and simultaneously loaded 3 µl of DNA marker provided from the nearby well. The power card terminals was connected at respective positions, run the gel at 50 V, till the gel loading dye migrate over fifty percent the length of gel. Then powered down the unit and visualized the isolated DNA under UV Transilluminator. I)SAMPLE LOADING DYE: Sucrose 40% and bromophenol blue (0.25%) were combined with sterile double drinking water. ii) ETHIDIUM BROMIDE: Ethidium bromide (10mg) was blended with 10 ml of sterile sanitized water. (It is carcinogenic and must be treated or handled accordingly). G) POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (Johnson & Tyler (1993) The amplification method was carried by based on the Johnson & Tyler (1993) by modification.The sequences in the primers used were 5-ATGGCAGCATCAGCTTGATA-3 and 5- TTTCCAATAACCACCCGTTT-39 (Sigma, India). Thus yielding an amplicon 533 bp. PCR conditions were as described previously (Johnson & Tyler, 1993). Amplification was carried out in the Genei, India PCR system while using following procedure. The 20µl includes 2 μl of a single × PCR buffer, 1 mM of each in the primers (0.5 μl), 15 mM of each and every deoxynucleotide triphosphate (1 μl) and 5 U would be the final concentration of Taq DNA polymerase (0.5 μl) Template 1 μl and 14.5 μl of molecular grade water. After initial denaturation at 94°C for 4 min, the samples were afflicted by 30 cycles of denaturation at 94°C for 1 min, annealing at 55°C for 1 min and extension at 72°C for 1 min. A final extension was performed at 72°C for 7 min. Following PCR, 20 μl with the reaction mixtures were analyzed by electrophoresis using a 1% agarose gel, containing ethidium bromide (0.2 mg/ml), in the use of an appropriate DNA molecular weight marker. 4. RESULT In the existing study 19 wound swab samples were collected for Occurrence of Methicillin resistance Staphylococcal contamination and coagulase negative isolates. Among the 19 wound swab 10 (52.6%) isolates of Staphylococcus were obtained by standard make sure selective media. a) CONFIRMATION AND MAINTENANCE OF Staphylococcus ISOLATES. The selected isolates from mannitol salt sugar are large circular, convex, smooth, shiny, opaque and golden yellow color colonies were obtained. The cells are Gram-positive, non- motile and grape like cluster cocci arrangement. The catalase resulted as positive. In biochemical test result MR showed positive. The Staphylococcus isolates were maintained on nutrient agar plate additional studies. The distribution of isolates in the different sorts of samples for example 5/10 (50%) isolates of burn, 3/4 (75%) from accident, 2/5 (40%) from skin samples Among these types of samples highest occurrence extracted from accident (75%) and lowest occurrence in skin (40%) b) COAGULASE TEST Among the 10 degrees of S.aureus strains 8 (80%) isolates of coagulase negative S.aureus were obtained. There was a distribution of isolates from your different forms of samples for example 4/5 (80%) isolates from burn, 2/3 (66.6%) isolates from accident, 2/2 (100%) isolates from skin infection. Among the types of samples highest occurrence purchased from skin infection and lowest occurrence in accident. c) METHICILLIN STABILITY TEST Coagulase negative isolates were subjected into Methicillin stability test by agar disc diffusion method (Kirby Bauer method). All (8) with the isolated Staphylococcus aureus showed sensitive or effectiveness methicillin antibiotic. Out off 10 isolates 8 (80%) was effectiveness Methicillin. Among the three types of samples the biggest resistances were noticed in Burn infection and skin infection wound samples (100%). In accident wound samples 33.3% of resistances isolates was obtained. d) AMPLIFICATION OF TSST GENE FROM Staphylococcus aureus In this PCR assay all isolates of Staphylococcus aureus was subjected based on the previous study. Among the 10 isolates the three isolates produce the TSST gene. The distributation of toxic gene from skin infection isolates has 100% and 33.3% from accident infection. In burn samples, TSST gene has not been observed. 5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION A total of 19 samples were collected for the study. These samples were of three types namely Skin infection, Burn and Accident wound samples where Staphylococcus aureus was isolated by usage of selective media mannitol salt agar (MSA) and biochemical tests. Out from the 19 samples, 10 isolates were obtained. Among a few types of samples accident samples(75%) had highest prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus as well as burn wound samples (50%) and lastly skin infection samples (40%). Among the 10 isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, 8 were found being coagulase negative by making use of coagulase make sure were distributed as, skin infection 100%, burn wound 80% and accident wound samples with all the least. (66.6%) The 8 isolates of coagulase negative Staphylococcus aureus which were removed from above were subsequently tested for antibacterial drug resistance dependant on Kirby – Bauer disk diffusion method. They were all found to be resistant against Methicillin antibiotic. In another, all isolates of coagulase negative staphylococcus aureus were exposed to the PCR assay based on previous studies completed. Among the 8 isolates, 3 isolates produced the TSST gene. The distribution of toxic gene from skin infection isolates was found to get 100% which of accident wound samples was 33.3% whereas there was clearly no toxic gene from the burn wound samples. Licensed CBD Premium Hemp Liquid Company What does a phlebotomist do? What is End-to-end Encryption? Cancer and Death of the Planet Copyright All right reserved Proudly powered by WordPress . Theme: Sheraj Biz by aThemeArt.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3474
__label__cc	0.684035	0.315965	Ortom, Sule beg FG to sustain ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ Mon Jan 13th, 2020 - Benue Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and his Benue counterpart, Samuel Ortom, have appealed to the Federal Government to the sustain the military operation code named: ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ to guarantee full restoration of peace in the region. The duo made the appeal at a joint security meeting on Sunday in Lafia, following tensions arising from the federal government’s decision to withdraw the military involved in the security operation covering Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states. According to the governors, sustaining the military operation for at least another two years would ensure the full restoration of peace and flushing out all criminal elements operating in the region.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3477
__label__wiki	0.585922	0.585922	Home › News › 2018 › July › Four UNC SOM Students named NC Schweitzer Fellows Kuhlman wins DeLano Award for computer applications to enhance research Peden named chair of FDA Allergenic Products Advisory Committee UNC School of Medicine Celebrates Third Annual Class of Yang Family Biomedical Scholars Treating & Preventing Fireworks Burns – Dr. Bruce Cairns (WRAL TV) and Dr. Ernest Grant (Spectrum) VIDEO Dr. Bryan Roth featured as science expert on opioid and addiction podcast Can CRISPR/Cas9 help cure Angelman Syndrome? UNC Lineberger, King's College London scientists collaborate to accelerate cancer research Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma UNC research, diabetes expertise featured in video at international conference The Love of Caring Four UNC SOM Students named NC Schweitzer Fellows SOM Office of Research appoints Christopher Gregory director of Office of Research Technologies UNC Health Care first in NC to integrate with NC Controlled Substance Reporting System By sending tests in the mail, researchers boost colorectal cancer screening UNC School of Medicine graduate students earn prestigious HHMI Gilliam Fellowships Researchers find that private insurance pays more for emergency department visits Can Scientists Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments? Buy your tickets to Be Loud! 2018, a concert to support AYA cancer program at UNC Lineberger These Gummy Bear-Looking Things Will Inherit the Earth Discovery of kidney cancer driver could lead to new treatment strategy Child Maltreatment Outreach Service connects UNC Health Care hospitals via Telemedicine Researchers Reveal Hidden Rules of Genetics for How Life on Earth Began Susan Zhao, Jamie Prince, Nicole Damari, and Yousef Abu-Salha were selected as North Carolina Schweitzer Fellows in the 2018 class of 28 graduate students who will spend next year improving community health and developing lifelong leadership skills. click to enlarge Clockwise: Yousef Abu-Salha, Nicole Damari, Susan Zhao, and Jamie Prince The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) announced the selection of its 2018-19 class of NC Schweitzer Fellows this week, with four coming from the UNC School of Medicine: Susan Zhao, Jamie Prince, Nicole Damari, and Yousef Abu-Salha. They are among 28 graduate students who will spend the next year learning to effectively address the social factors that impact health and developing lifelong leadership skills. In doing so, they will follow the example set by famed physician-humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, for whom their fellowship is named. “This is a passionate and dedicated group of students who are seeking to improve health care and access to care,” said Barbara Heffner, Director of the NC Albert Schweitzer Fellowship. “Now more than ever, it is essential that we focus on developing a multidisciplinary pipeline of health professionals who have the dedication, skills, and cultural humility to effectively meet the health needs of these and other underserved people.” Schweitzer Fellows develop and implement service projects that address the root causes of health disparities in under-resourced communities, while also fulfilling their academic responsibilities. Each project is implemented in collaboration with a community-based health and/or social service organization. The NC Schweitzer program’s new class of Fellows will address a multitude of vulnerable populations including refugees and immigrants, children with asthma, adults with disabilities, adults with cancer and HIV and meet the needs for those who are food insecure as well as focus on health literacy, speech, and academic success for children. At Cone Family Medicine, Damari and Abu-Salha are supporting refugees with disabling medical conditions in acquiring medical exemptions from the English and civics exams required as part of an application for citizenship. As part of the Orange County Health Department Immigrant and Refugee Program and U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Zhao and Prince are conducting health literacy workshops to help immigrants and refugees access medical care in the United States. Topics include health maintenance, chronic disease management, health insurance, patient rights, prescription and non-prescription medication, and other issues tailored to meet the needs of the participants. Schweitzer Fellowships have an intensive leadership component so that Fellows can go on to inspire others to improve the health of those who experience barriers to care. Fellows work under the close guidance of community and academic mentors during their fellowship year. “Many of our Fellows go on to inspiring careers of service to vulnerable individuals and populations. Our support for them as they learn how to translate their Fellowship projects from an initial concept to actual, enduring impact is crucial to their future effectiveness in working with the underserved,” said Lachlan Forrow, MD, Chair of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Board of Directors. “The rapidly-growing network of our alumni – now thousands of “Schweitzer Fellows for Life” working across the country and the world – is already contributing to major improvements in the care of countless people.” The 28 NC Fellows will join approximately 240 other 2018-19 Schweitzer Fellows working at program sites around the United States, as well as one in Lambaréné, Gabon at the site of The Albert Schweitzer Hospital, founded by Dr. Schweitzer in 1913. Upon completion of their Fellowship year, the 2018-19 NC Schweitzer Fellows will become Schweitzer Fellows for Life and join a vibrant network of more than 3,400 Schweitzer alumni who are skilled in, and committed to, addressing the health needs of underserved people throughout their careers. Nationally, some of ASF’s Fellows for Life include Dr. Billy Fischer, part of the first physician teams to address the Ebola crisis and who is on the board of the NC Fellowship, Rishi Manchanda, MD, author of the TED book The Upstream Doctors: Medical Innovators Track Sickness To Its Source; Jessica Lahey, JD, author of the bestseller The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn To Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed; and Robert Satcher, Jr., MD, PhD, assistant professor, Anderson Cancer Center and NASA mission specialist. The NC Schweitzer program is funded through the generosity of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Duke University School of Medicine, ECU Brody School of Medicine, NCCU School of Graduate Studies, Pitt County Memorial Hospital University Health Systems of Eastern NC, UNC School of Medicine, Wake Forest University Health Sciences and individual donors. Other US-based ASF programs are located in Alabama, Boston, Chicago, Columbus-Athens, Oh.; Dallas-Fort Worth; Detroit; Houston; Los Angeles; New Orleans; New Hampshire/Vermont; Pittsburgh; San Francisco and Tulsa. Here is the full list of the 2018-19 NC Albert Schweitzer Fellows Duke School of Medicine Talbott, Maya Site: Healthy Start Academy – Durham, Student U – Durham, and Duke Division of Community Health Maya is leading the Triangle Health Literacy Initiative to help middle school students in Durham understand health information, increase their confidence to advocate for themselves as health consumers, and empower them to become health ambassadors. Teams of interdisciplinary health professional students provide teacher training and a collaborative curriculum. Tan, Christelle and Okoli, Jackée Site: Duke Outpatient Clinic Christelle and Jackee are expanding Fresh Produce Program, a community food share based at the Duke Outpatient Clinic that provides food-insecure patients fresh produce sourced from local farms and community gardens, to increase the availability of food in the clinic and create a goal-oriented longitudinal program, Fresh Produce Program Plus (FPP+), for a subset of patients who are experiencing multiple food-related diseases in addition to food insecurity. ECU Brody School of Medicine Conley, Hannah and Smith, Hannah Site: Lucille Gorham Intergenerational Community Center The Fellows are addressing the increased prevalence of maternal health disparities, infant mortality, and sexually transmitted infections in Pitt County by establishing a reproductive health education program for youth.. ECU Brody School of Medicine - Public Health/Environmental Health Beattie-Sergio, Gabriel Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Schweitzer Fellow Site: Medical-Legal Partnership of Eastern North Carolina Gabriel is helping rural, low-income, African-American (and other low-income) families that have children with asthma, gain control by reducing asthma attacks, asthma-related emergency department visits and asthma hospitalizations by addressing the complex social, economic, and environmental factors that influence their health and well-being. ECU Brody School of Medicine and ECU School of Dental Medicine Vann, Greyson and Lyle, Ashton Site: Leo Jenkins Cancer Center, ECU ENT, and ECU SoDM Greyson and Ashton are accelerating the dental clearance process for cancer patients so that they can begin treatment earlier, providing patient education to improve oral hygiene during cancer treatment, and leading student and provider education to improve the delivery of medical and dental care to these patients. Winters, Niki and Lim, Jiwon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Schweitzer Fellows Site: James D. Bernstein Community Health Center, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Emergency Dental Clinic, Community Crossroads Center, Greenville Homeless Shelter Clinic, Vidant’s Minor ED Niki and Jiwon are expanding an interprofessional medical-dental free clinic for homeless and uninsured patients launched as a 2017-18 Schweitzer project. Patients will screened at local free clinics for dental emergencies and referred to ECU SoDM Emergency Clinic to receive free emergency dental treatment and nutritional counseling. Patients will be referred to the James D. Bernstein Community Clinic for continued medical and dental needs. ECU School of Dental Medicine Hudson, Briana and Bell, Akeadra Site: ECU SoDM and ECU Brody Infectious Disease Briana and Akeadra are leading HIV SMART to improve the lives of HIV+ patients by providing needed dental treatment and educating them about the importance of proper oral health care. They will also train dental and medical students on common oral lesions while dispelling myths about HIV. Melvin, Caitlin and Yang, Bryan Site ECU Lab School housed within South Green Elementary School, ECU SoDM, James Bernstein Community Health Center Dental Clinic Caitlin and Bryan are initiating an on-site oral health program at ECU Lab School to include screening, education and a daily toothbrush program. NCCU School of Education – Communication Disorders Montgomery, Brandi and Cox, Crystal Site: Riverside High School Brandi and Crystal are leading “Speaking In Color” to help African American students in Durham achieve academic and professional success by providing them with bidialectal strategies to know when it is appropriate to use Standard American English versus their home dialect, African-American English for referrals to a dental home and education outreach for students and their families. UNC School of Dentistry Hotic, Minka and Haymore, Beth Site: UNC Student Action Health Coalition (SHAC) Dental Clinic Minka and Beth are partnering with the SHAC to help youth ages 14 – 17 years old access free preventive services and dental treatment, increase their oral health knowledge, and link them to a permanent dental home. Inclan, Meagan and Ashlin, Katrina Site: Triangle Down Syndrome Network Meagan and Katrina are improving access to dental care for the members of the Triangle Down Syndrome Network through screenings and referrals, and oral hygiene instruction seminars. Wake Forest School of Medicine Hemal, Kshipra and Wehner, Abigail Site: Forsyth Adolescent Health Coalition (part of the Forsyth County Health Department) and Carver School Road Branch, Library Kshipra and Abigail are empowering adolescents with skills and knowledge to make choices that support their long-term wellbeing and protect them from unplanned pregnancies, HIV, and STIs. Liebenow, Brittany and Wang, Kevin Site: Carver High School Brittany and Keving are impacting a historically educationally underserved population without the resources to help them excel academically and provide support for biology and chemistry classes. About The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) is preparing the next generation of professionals who will serve and empower vulnerable people to live healthier lives and create healthier communities. To date, more than 3,400 Schweitzer Fellows have delivered nearly 500,000 hours of service to nearly 300,000 people in need. Additionally, more than 100 Fellows have provided care at the 100-year-old Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, Africa. Through this work and through the contributions of Fellows whose professional careers serve their communities, ASF perpetuates the legacy and philosophy of physician-humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer. ASF has 14 program locations in the U.S. and one in Lambaréné, Africa. Its national office is located in Boston, MA. Filed under: UNC School of Medicine - ENO, Awards	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3479
__label__wiki	0.857662	0.857662	Land sale gets tick St John’s Anglican Church land sale gets go-ahead Daniel Zautsen The Camden Residents' Action Group (pictured in September 2017) has long lobbied for more protection of the St John’s Anglican Church, Camden, precinct. Picture: Simon Bullard PARISHIONERS at St John’s Anglican Church in Camden have given the green light for the sale of land next to the existing heritage-listed church. In a secret ballot conducted over last week, 81.3 per cent of 331 parishioners voted to approve the sale of the land while 18.3 per cent voted against the proposal, with 0.4 per cent of the vote declared invalid. The sale of the church land will fund a new church building next to the existing church. Moran Health Care Group recently signalled its interest in purchasing the land with a view towards building an aged care facility on the site. Moran Health Care Group have offered church authorities $7.7 million for the land. Rev Tony Galea told the Macarthur Chronicle last month the sale of the land would be a ”a win-win for everyone”. In a statement the Camden Resident’s Action Group, which has opposed the sale, questioned whether the vote was legitimate given that almost 45 per cent of parishoners failed to vote in the secret ballot. {{localized 'OfflineMode' /}} {{:''}} {{:' var OX_ads = OX_ads \|\| []; OX_ads.push({ slot_id: "{{: auid}}_SLOTID", auid: "{{: auid}}" }); {{:''}} {{:'{{:''}}	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3480
__label__wiki	0.626653	0.626653	nickyoungwrites.com Barrio La Quebrada China Development Brief Erotic Poetry Kampala Notebook One Cheer for Democracy Recollections from Exile Three walks out west Searching for some seasonal peace we arrive at a “Safari Lodge” perched on a cliff above Lake Albert in Uganda’s Rift Valley. Looking towards the far western shore we can just see—or is it a cloud?—the outlines of the Congo’s Blue Mountain range. It is certainly quiet, except for a jolly party of Swedes enjoying a family reunion. Nice. We take a dusk stroll for a couple of kilometres into the savannah behind, startling brilliant birds out of the bushes and being startled ourselves by the occasional family of wart hogs, wiggling their cute tails as they trot away from our approach. There’s no danger of meeting scarier wildlife here, though, for the big game prospects have already been trumped by big oil. This we learn from the lodge manager, Richard, a Makerere University trained zoologist. In the early 1990s, he tells us, there was real will in Uganda to protect and restore depleted wildlife reserves, if only to raise tourism revenues. (A ranger in the—now really quite good—Murchison Falls National Park, some eighty kilometres further down the rift, once told us that during the Idi Amin regime government soldiers shot thousands of elephants, not to mention antelopes, buck, cobs, etc.) But the new government had very little money to invest in the areas it gazetted for protection, so Lake Albert was selected for a private-public-partnership eco-tourism deal. A private investor was licenced to build the Safari Lodge, the only one that would be allowed in an 87 km2 area devoid of roads and virtually empty of people. Over time, species would be carefully re-introduced. All went according to plan. A murram road was cut from the Rift Valley escarpment across twenty kilometres of virgin grassland to the lake, and the lodge was built. Existing populations of wart hogs and what I call “deer-type things” grew significantly, and one or two species were re-introduced. (Waterbuck and another deer-type thing.) These were to be followed by giraffe and White Rhino. No chance of that, though, since the oil prospectors came in three years ago. It’s not that they’ve been wanton. Looking across the waving, nose-high grass you wouldn’t know they were here. But dozens of kilometres of access tracks have been carved through the savannah to seventeen test-drill sites. Even a couple of trucks per day, and the cloud-dusts each raises, would be enough seriously to piss off a rhino. And there will be more traffic than that in a year or so, once the political and commercial deals have been done, when the test-drills—now capped and protected by G4S security men—are re-opened, and the oil start to flow. Meanwhile, those access tracks have also opened up the area for migrant Congolese fishermen. Fishing villages, Richard tells us, have sprung up all along the shore, for it is now possible to get the fish out to market. The evidence is spread before us as night falls over the Lake. To north and south it is illuminated by thousands of points of light:--high pressure hurricane lamps to trick the fish into nets thrown from dug-out canoes. It is wholly unsustainable, Richard complains: they are taking little Carpenter fish and the catches are ever smaller. A trip next day to a village by the shore seems to confirm much of this. It is sprawling and squalid. The atmosphere is not exactly hostile, but the kids don’t crowd around to laugh and point and test their English greetings on the tourists who have strayed their way. We buy warm, fizzy drinks from a shack whose proprietor tells us that maybe half of the villagers come from the Congo, the rest mainly from inland Uganda. We watch families on the shore mending nets that are too fine-meshed to let much slip through. Just outside the village is a Tullow test well, sealed and guarded. A hundred metres from it, a naked man is soaping himself for a wash in the lake. Going back to the lodge we pass two articulated trucks raising a whirlwind of dust. They are each carrying a shipping container converted into half a dozen tiny rooms—bathrooms?—destined for the oil camp. The Lodge barman, Abdul, tells us that at first the Tullow men used to come to eat and drink at the Lodge but they got wildly drunk and broke things and in the end were banned. Now they have to stay in their camp and are not allowed to drink. I imagine there’s more to the story than that. It must be tough deciding whether to cash in on the boom that is destroying your original dream. Even the Murchison Falls park, is not immune from the conflicts that underlie the apparent peace here. There’s drilling there too and, conservationists tell us, the day the first test rig kicked into action, elephant herds migrated 30 kilometres west, towards the relative security of the war-torn Congo. All very sad, but predictable. For who, choosing between a few million shillings from tourists or zillions from the black stuff, would opt for restoring rhinos to a place in the sun? And it was, after all, a petroleum-fired internal combustion engine that brought us here, not a magic carpet. Tea and pith helmets but no flufftail Two days later, 150 kilometres southwest along roads that bust up our exhaust silencer and split our battery casing, we take another walk—through the tea estates on the eastern flanks of the Ruwenzori mountain range—and hear another tale of migration. It is supposed to be a guided bird-watching walk through the Kihingami wetland, “home of the white spotted flufftail .” But the guide, Alex, informs us when we arrive in mid-afternoon that this is the wrong time of day for seeing birds. We stroll out anyway through some well-tended vegetable gardens alongside the tarmac ribbon of the Kampala-Fort Portal road, and into the dark green expanse of tea stretching away to the mountains in the west. To the east lies the Kibali Forest National Park, where guided walks cost more than we can afford. Between the two is a thin strip of marshy common where the flufftail lives. Alex shows us how, when picking tea, you must pluck just the two topmost leaves and the tip of new-grown stems on the bushes. (Ah! So that explains the “PG Tips” I grew up with.) He shakes his head and remarks that it is all very bad for “local people.” Invited to elaborate, he explains that the pickers are paid sixty shillings (2.6 US cents) per kilo. The very best pickers can pick 150 kilos a day, earning nearly 10,000 shillings (USD 4.3). So, once kids have finished primary school, they don’t bother studying anymore. This in fact mainly affects Bachiga people: for it is they who do all the picking because, says Alex, they are “energetic and can work all day”—unlike, by implication, Batoro people, who might think they have a better claim to the “local” tag. A fuller picture emerges as we amble through the tea towards the wetland. From around the 1920s, Alex tells us, the King of Toro—who was permitted by the British colonialists to keep ruling these parts, and who had ample natural resources but relatively few subjects—imported Bachiga people from Kabale (200 kilometres further south) to develop agriculture. Each family was allotted a plot of land to work, but they first had to clear it of dense forest, of which the Kibali National Park is the remaining vestige. For reasons that are not quite clear from Alex’s narrative, the Bachiga did not get to keep the land the land they cleared. Rather, under the modernising influence of European missionaries, the acidic, volcanic soils were turned over to tea estates. At first these belonged to whites, Alex says; now they belong to rich Ugandans and Kenyans. He’s a bit vague about this too. (In fact, as I learn later, many plantations belonged to Ugandan Indian families until they were expelled by Amin). But the main point is that the Bachiga have remained day labourers to this day. We pass by several clusters of dormitories where these labourers live, some of them recent immigrants according to Alex. It appears from the lay-out that single men live in rooms on one side of the long, brick sheds, and families in identical rooms on the other side. Families, Alex tells us, may stay there as long as they have no more than two children; on the birth of a third child, they have to move out. Alex, it turns out, is himself at least in part Bachiga, descended from a 1940s migrant; though, if I remember correctly, his mother’s family has hailed for much longer from the kingdom of Toro. He has progressed well beyond tea picking, having a diploma in Tourism Management from Nkumba University, and now he is studying at the Mountains of the Moon University for a diploma in Information Technology. The guided walks are nominally a “community project,” but many tourist ventures in Uganda carry that tag, and the details are always vague. We don’t see any birds in the wetlands. There are red and black colobus monkeys thwackering about in the tree canopy along the boundary of the Forest National Park; but they are shy, hard to see as clearly as in many places we’ve been. (Alex says this is because they are actively hunted by groups of chimpanzees from within the Forest Reserve.) We are also gratified to find great piles of elephant dung along the Park boundary. I didn’t know they still had elephant there. Back at home, I do a Google search for “Bachiga” and come across a study written in in the 1930s by May Mandelbaum Edel, “the first American woman anthropologist to live in an African village.” (“The Bachiga of East Africa,” included in “Cooperation and Competition Among Primitive Peoples” by Margaret Mead [ed.] 1937; republished by Transaction Publishers, 2002). It is a detailed and in some ways engaging piece, which in certain lights supports Alex’s view of the Bachiga as “energetic”, although in rather less positive terms. Edel repeatedly insists that “Individualism is the keynote of Bachiga social and economic life” (p. 127), stating that “Before the recent advent of the British, they were very warlike and highly anarchistic.” So few were the cooperative mechanisms in the community that “No Bachiga feels that another can be safely trusted.” (p. 135) Hmmm. Notably missing from Edel’s account is any mention of migration, or any sense that she was seeing only a fragment of time and place. Her Bachiga are pristine and eternally fixed, like a stuffed white spotted flufftail in a museum of natural history. Dripping teats, tits and nipples The next day we take what turns out to be the most enjoyable of our three walks. Hanging out in Fort Portal while Kate and I were ambling through the wetlands, our sons had been approached by a boda boda driver who offered to take them to a place with “thousands of drooping breasts.” They took him to mean a brothel, and demurred. But it turned out to be a reference to the Breasts of Nyinamwiru caves, just a few kilometres outside Fort Portal, on a large and prosperous farmstead that enjoys uninterrupted views of the Ruwenzori mountains. Our guide this time is William, who guides tourists by day while completing high school in the evenings. He leads us through a few neatly kept meadows, which are oddly reminiscent of my grandad’s peasant smallholding in Herefordshire, and then suddenly down into a steep gorge where a long shelf of overhanging rock conceals shallow “caves” curtained, in one spot, by a vigorous waterfall. Their principal feature is a series of stalactites (most of which, to all appearances, have been snapped off), which are said to resemble breasts, with chalky water dripping from them. William delivers a short geological lecture on the formation of stalactites, pointing out how some look like women’s breasts, others like cows’ udders. It’s hard to avoid snickering inanely, and we struggle to resist enlarging his English vocabulary of synonyms: “knockers,” “bristols” and “busters” come to mind as exotic forms he probably won’t have heard of in his Senior 6 class; but the list is potentially endless. William then launches into the legend of Nyinamirwu and, as it becomes apparent that this will last a long time, we become more obediently attentive. It is a good story too: a king who fears his own daughter’s beauty, and so subjects her to radical mastectomy as a precaution against regicide; but that doesn’t deter her suitors; her father orders the bastard child she bears to be murdered but the servants take pity and leave it by a stream, where it is rescued by a poor goatherd; the bastard gets rich from the goat milk trade, comes to court, kills granddad and assumes the throne. Something like that, anyway, as full of ironic destiny and human predicament as any Greek tale, though I forget the details. I tried to look it up on Google when I got home but was directed mainly to Japanese porn sites. African myth is not yet quite out there. This was only the start, not the end, of William’s tour, which took us on a two-hour hike over a couple of hills, with many pauses to consult the Birds of East Africa bible, to a volcanic crater lake hemmed by flowering trees and orchids. It’s quite a good way to start a new year. Kampala, January 10, 2011 Global politics and culture Reviews of books, films and more Sketches from the ‘Pearl of Africa’ Notes on passing through Journalism and essays on the Middle Kingdom I think I think, therefore I might be A memoir of Nicaragua in the Sandinista years The curse of verse A Memoir of China 1994-2007 An archive of selected articles, 2000-2007 The rain in Spain falls mainly on the mountain 'Light and time' plus some words If a cow could speak we would not understand her Mind the civility gap At the dentist Yellow peril in Africa? White folks should stop fretting. 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__label__wiki	0.800717	0.800717	Pastor Maldonado to lose F1 seat by Garage Mike January 29, 2016 Controversial Venezuelan F1 driver Pastor Maldonado is set to lose his seat ahead of the 2016 season, according to UK motorsport media outlet Autosport. Autosport reports Maldonado’s main backer, Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA, has failed to deliver promised sponsorship payments, believed to be in the region of US$46million. Maldonado’s seat will be taken by former McLaren driver Kevin Magnussen, who finished 11th in his debut season in 2014 before being demoted in reserve driver in 2015. The Venezuelan has shown flashes of speed during his five seasons in F1, including an impressive victory in the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, however is notoriously incident-prone, becoming an internet sensation and inspiring the website www.hasmaldonadocrashedtoday.com. Speaking to sister publication Wheels at the recent Australian Motoring Awards, Mark Webber nominated Maldonado as the worst driver in F1, saying “he’s out of his depth and just shouldn’t be there.” The 2016 F1 season kicks off in Melbourne on March 18. Similar Posts From News Category GENEVA MOTOR SHOW \| Lotus unveils Elise Cup 250 Hyundai reveals new i20 WRC – Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Concept revealed Herrod Walkinshaw MercedesAMG Latests Reviews Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint Welcome to the best V8 performance Falcon ever. But the If you suddenly found $8800, what would you do with Ford Falcon Sprints prototype drive If you want a comprehensive review on the new Sprint Latests Videos VIDEO: Lamborghini Murcielago caught towing trailer One man’s redefined hay-hauling after hitching a trailer to his Honda S2000 prototype at the Nurburgring The Nurburgring Nordschleife is arguably the world’s most fearsome racetrack. Holden and Ford legends invade Forza Horizon 3 Australia’s intense Ford and Holden rivalry will take centre stage Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera caught testing Lamborghini’s to go McLaren hunting with a new Huracan, recent Archives Select Month July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 July 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 September 2013 August 2013 June 2013 May 2013 January 2013 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 December 2011 November 2011 March 2011 February 2011 September 2010 July 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2008 © 2016 Copyright MotorChrono. All Rights reserved. Legal information \| Write to Motor Chrono garage	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3490
__label__cc	0.681983	0.318017	HomePublicationAnnual Reports2012 Annual Report September 21, 2016 MTSL ADMIN in Annual Reports 0 CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW The year 2012 was a year of extra-ordinary achievement for the Fund. In the long history of the Fund dating back to 1973, for the first time it delivered a record profit of K109.8 million. Pacific Balanced Fund is now in a better shape and position to work towards increasing the wealth of our unit holders and maximize opportunities at the back of the strong domestic economy and deliver returns to the ordinary mums and dads of Papua New Guinea. Operating Highlights The verification exercise which commenced in 2010 achieved a milestone of verification of above 50% within 2 years. Total Units on issue was 13,308,278 and 19,790 members verified or 70% completed. Settlement with PEIL On the 18th July 2012, an out of court settlement was reached with previous Fund Manager, PEIL and amicably settle 7 and a half year court battle. This is another key achievement for MTSL Board and management and not only save on legal bills but clears the way so that we can put one hundred percent in growing the Fund further. Under our guidance and stewardship, we have for the first time announced and approved the payment of K18, 813,319, being the outstanding dividend for 2003 to 2009. A distribution of K4, 401,197 for the year ended 31 December 2011 was also declared for the same year. The Fund’s profit for the year was K109, 787,801, a growth in profit of 128% compared to the previous year of K48, 154,629. The clean-up exercise which we undertook in 2009 laid a solid platform and contributed to the successful achievements so far. Today I am pleased to announce that the Fund size now stands at K430.4m and bank balance in excess of K60m and accounts are audited to 2012. I would like to thank all staff for delivering a successful financial year despite many challenges. I acknowledge the effort put in by CEO and executive management for an outstanding year. I also thank my fellow director on the MTSL board and investee boards for contributing meaningfully for the delivery of the record financial results for the year 2012. I wish you all well for the New Year and Christmas celebrations. ~ John Sanday \| Chariman Melanesian Trustee Services Limited Tags: 2012, AnnualReport, MTSL Markham LLG rediscovers shares in Pacific Balanced Fund July 2, 2018by Jenny Aisa0 PNG Team receives support for World Debate Challenge June 21, 2018by Jenny Aisa0 SP Hunters Support MTSL © 2016 All Rights Reserved. \| Terms of Use \| Privacy Policy \| Sitemap Website by WEBHOST-PNG	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3491
__label__cc	0.611091	0.388909	the internet June 13, 2013 Another Politician’s Teenage Son Used Twitter to Offend Everyone For the second time in two days, a member of the United States Congress has apologized for his teenage son’s racism/sexism/anti-Semitism/homophobia on Twitter after it was outed on BuzzFeed. Yesterday, it was Senator Jeff Flake; today, it’s Nevada representative Joe Heck, whose 16-year-old son Joey freely deployed “faggot,” “nigga,” “Mexican,” “rape,” and so on, while praising President Obama for his “spear chucking and rock skipping. The sports they do in his home country…” Every lawmaker in the country needs to call a family meeting ASAP. Senator Jeff Flake’s Son Completes the Bigotry Trifecta early and awful Congressman Joe Heck’s Son Racist on Twitter	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3492
__label__cc	0.566857	0.433143	info@orionbuilt.com 32 Market Ave SW - Suite 200 50 College Ave SE Value: $14,000,000 Size: 73 sqft July 17, 2017 to September 18, 2018 Owner/Rep: John Wheeler President, Orion Real Estate Solutions Architect/Engineer: Tom Tooley, AIA Sr. Vice President, Ghafari Project Executive: Roger Rehkopf President & Owner After sitting vacant for seven years, the site of a former Social Security Administrative building has been transformed into a valuable new addition to the historic Heritage Hill neighborhood with which it resides. Before construction began, ORES purchased the 2.3-acre site in 2016 and received unanimous City/Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approvals to remove the existing building and construct the new apartment building. Long-time residents become engaged in the design and development process to ensure that the new building would blend well with the character and identity of the historic neighborhood. Heritage Place is a four-story apartment community with 86 market-rate apartments: 22 studios, 48 one-bedroom, and 16 two-bedroom units. There are 115 on-site parking spaces and two historic carriage houses that were preserved and updated per specifications of the HPC. Each of the 86 apartments features solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, stacked washer/dryer, tile showers and other high end finishes. 86 apartment units ranging studio to two-bedrooms Stainless steel appliances and other high-end finishes Historic buildings renovated into clubhouse and storage Orion is a multi-service construction company, active throughout the Midwest, with resources to handle projects of any size and complexity. Founded in 2000, the company provides general contracting, construction management, design/build, and sustainable/LEED services. Orion Real Estate Solutions 32 Market Ave SW © Orion Construction, Inc 2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3497
__label__cc	0.549659	0.450341	THE NOA ESHKOL FOUNDATION For Movement Notation Noa Eshkol In Her Words Movement Notation About EWMN The Chamber Dance group Noa Eshkol's Dance Suites Wall Carpets NOA ESHKOL ARCHIVE Sharon Lockhart, Five Dances and Nine Wall Carpets by Noa Eshkol, 2011 Performance by The Noa Eshkol Chamber Dance Group The Jewish Museum, New York In March, audiences will have a rare opportunity to see two live, New York debut performances of late Israeli dance composer, theorist, and textile artist Noa Eshkol’s work. Four dancers from The Noa Eshkol Chamber Dance Group-ranging from their 30s to early 70s-will be coming from Israel to New York City for these special dance events: Mor Bashan, Noga Goral, Racheli Nul-Kahana, and Ruti Sela. The first performance, on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 pm, is part of the 2nd annual Contemporary Israeli Dance Week presented by La Mama at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 East 4th Street, Second Floor, Manhattan. Tickets are $25/$20 Students & Seniors. Information is available at 212.475.7710 or www.lamama.org. The second performance, on Sunday, March 10 at 2pm, is presented by The Jewish Museum at 545 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, in partnership with Dia Art Foundation and in conjunction with the current exhibition Sharon Lockhart \| Noa Eshkol at The Jewish Museum. In the exhibition, Los Angeles-based artist Sharon Lockhart engages Noa Eshkol’s practice, presenting a selection of Eshkol’s scores, drawings and wall carpets alongside her own five-channel film installation and photographic work. Lockhart will create a unique architectural intervention for this dance performance in New York, bringing Eshkol’s work into the context of contemporary art. Tickets for the March 10 performance are $10. Tickets and information are available at 212.423.3337 or www.TheJewishMuseum.org. The Contemporary Israeli Dance Week, curated by Michal Gamily and Hila Gamily-Kaplan, and presented by La MaMa from March 7 to 10, 2013, celebrates and shares unique qualities of contemporary Israeli dance. The Festival consists of five Israeli companies with dancers and choreographers ranging in age from 20 to 70 years. A 22-minute film, Private l’s trailer, directed by Oren Shkedi and choreographed by Dana Ruttenberg will also be shown. A complete schedule for the week of performances of Renana Raz, Noa-Zuk, Gil C. Harush, Dana Katz, and The Noa Eshkol Chamber Dance Group is available at www.lamama.org. Racheli Nul-Kahana is a 1963 graduate of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance who has been a senior dancer in the Group since the 1960s. She presently teaches movement and movement notation in the Movement and Dance Department of Seminar HaKibbutzim College of Education. Ruti Sela has been a senior dancer in the Group since the 1970s, performing in Israel and abroad. Mor Bashan and Noga Goral, both graduates of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, joined the Group in 2008. http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/La-MaMa-and-The-Jewish-Museum-to-Welcome-Noa-Eshkol-Chamber-Dance-Group-37-10-20130128 https://www.facebook.com/IL.Dance.Fest.NYC/photos/?tab=album&album_id=560250770682114 http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/culture/a-labor-of-love-dance-and-diplomacy.premium-1.507725 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/11/arts/dance/no-sets-no-costumes-no-music-no-problem.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0 http://thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/sharon-lockhart-noa-eshkol 75 Arlozorov Street Holon 58327, Israel Telefax: +972 3 5042443 Email: info@noaeshkol.org Peek behind the curtains: ©The Noa Eshkol Foundation for Movemet Notation, 2016	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3498
__label__cc	0.684374	0.315626	All #ourCOG News International Updates 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East Posted on October 21, 2014 May 15, 2019 by ourCOG The following resolution regarding Peace in Israel and the Middle East is presented by the International Executive Committee in accordance with a directive given by the International General Council at the 2014 International General Assembly which directed the International Executive Committee to act as a Committee of Action to bring back a resolution regarding Peace in Israel and the Middle East to the International General Council at an appropriate time: Whereas, given the special place of the Jewish people in salvation history (Rom. 3.1-2; 9.4-6) as the chosen people of God through which the Messiah would come and all nations of the world would be blessed, including the blessing which accrues to the people of God through the Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 12.1-3; Gal. 3.7-9); and, Whereas, the Holy Scripture and the Messiah, whose life and mission bless all nations, point to the Jewish heritage of the Christian faith (Mt. 1.1; Jn 1.17; Gal. 3.16; Heb. 1.1-2); and, Whereas, as the followers of Jesus we ought to be ‘witnesses to Him in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, and the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1.8); and, Whereas, our God, the God revealed in Scripture, extends his grace to all people, that God causes his rain to fall and sun to shine upon the evil and the good alike (Mt. 5.45), and that Paul prays for salvation of all, not just for the Gentiles but also for the Jews (Rom. 10.1); and, Whereas, the land of Israel has for many years been home to the descendants of Abraham; and, Whereas, numerous Palestinians and people throughout the Middle East are devoted followers of Christ, brothers and sisters who have suffered owing to their faith (Jn 15.18-25; 16.31-33); and, Whereas, since the foundation of the world, God’s intent for his creation is shalom (peace), and Jesus, the Prince of Peace, exhorts us to pray ‘thy kingdom come thy will be done’ (Mt. 6.10), and the author of Hebrews commands that we pursue peace with everyone (Heb. 12.14), and the Old Testament commands all to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Ps. 122.6); and, Whereas, Jesus promises blessing on those who are peacemakers (Mt. 5.9) and commands that we should love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Mt. 5.44); and, Whereas, throughout its history this region has been torn apart by intensive suffering, oppression, and violence; and, Whereas, modern Israel is a democratic state whose constitution guarantees the rights of all its citizens regardless of race, ethnicity, religious commitment or lack thereof, and that God instructs the Israel of Scripture that ‘You must follow exactly the path that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you are to possess’ (Deut. 5.33); Now therefore be it resolved that, we affirm our support of a political solution that ensures all the inhabitants of Israel and its neighbors peace and security; and, Be it further resolved that we recognize the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign nation and pray for its peace and safety; and, Be it further resolved that though decades of violent tension in the Middle East has brought intense suffering to Christians and Jews, we encourage and pray for the protection and security of all parties; and, Be it further resolved that we stand with and pray especially for our Christian brothers and sisters, throughout the Middle East including many Jewish and Arab Christians, who have suffered and are suffering greatly in this conflict; and, Be it further resolved that we support the work of Church of God ministries in the region involved in peace, justice, and reconciliation. We also support the active proclamation of the ‘gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek’ (Rom. 1.16); and, Be it further resolved that we call upon all nations of the Middle East to change their restrictive laws with regard to religious conversion; and, Be it finally resolved that we oppose any form of prejudice including anti-Semitism, racial segregation, and religious discrimination against any and all citizens of Israel. SHARE on FBTwitterSubscribe People who read this article also liked: 0 people found this article useful Perry Stone: Nuclear War with Iran Prophecy (TBN) Church of God Statement on Troy Scot Carter 131 thoughts on “2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East” Alan Smith says: Willie Terans also to note that every Jubilee year there has been some type of military assault on Israel and those against Israel end of pleading for peace and Israels borders have expanded. Terry Wiles says: Very interesting commentary. We are in Israel at the present moment and have traveled to the boarder of Syria about 35 miles from Damascus where we see this exact end time scenario unfolding. Perhaps not today but could it be soon and very soon? Come quickly Lord Jesus. Willie Terans says: Terry Wiles Do tell us more. We know the borders are being re-shaped without UN approval, but how do you see Russias role on the ground? Israels Ezekiel 38 war is connected with Gog & Magog According to Israels military people Russia is lined with the countries you mention and include China. They are actively bombing Syrian opposition that President Obama is supporting. The stage is being set. The nations are being alined. Israel and Russia have had some close air incidents. The word here is to look for Russia to squash ISIS because of the plane bombing. The UN is a pawn. Israel is being restrained by heavy pressure fro Obama and Russia. from what we have seen/heard from Netanyahu Obama has little say in Israels exterior politics. And the only way Russia has any say is true the large Russian lobby in Israel, but I strongly doubt Russian Jews are pro-Russian influence in the region This was taken from the mount of Olives with a long lens and is unretouched. Maybe it means nothing. Maybe something. I believe the possibility of Damascus being destroyed and THEN the man that received a head wound will have the spirit of the antichrist come upon him. The destruction of Damascus will cause people to look for a leader and…there ya have it! with this weeks new Russian strike in Syria this prophecy does not look too out of scope just 2 days later: Possible new strategy for ISIS and Syria. Putin and Obama working out new cooperative strategy. Russians will control Syria. A ceasefire between Assad and rebel groups. US will back Sunni tribes in Iraq. All will work together to destroy ISIS. After that then a possible transition for Assad to get out and then have elections within 18 mos. We will not send US soldiers, but support those local forces to fight ISIS from both Syria and Iraq. ~ Gen. Nash via Jon Sellers http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/11/15/french-jets-target-isis-in-raqqa/ so forgive my sublime ignorance here, but this is by far the most adequate biblical overview of the real situation with ISIS: “The Islamic State awaits the army of “Rome,” whose defeat at Dabiq, Syria, will initiate the countdown to the apocalypse.” http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/03/what-isis-really-wants/384980/ http://dailysignal.com/2015/11/16/isis-just-named-d-c-as-possible-target-for-terrorist-attacks-has-the-risk-increased/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thffacebook https://www.facebook.com/ezraklein/videos/10153796767828410/ and there you have it just as prophecies – the purpose of it all http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/russia-grand-mufti-calls-vladimir-putin-annex-israel-mecca-it-will-allah-1530436 Megan Shaffer says: I am studying psalms83 now 🙂 http://www.businessinsider.com/russia-turkey-jet-visa-travel-agreement-2015-11 Dr. Robert Morey has one solution to the alleged war on terror.HOW? Destroy the foundations of Islam! 1. the city of Mecca with the stone temple of Kabah 2. Medina, the burial place of Muhammad 3. Dome Mosque on the Temple site in Jerusalem While all will not say Amen to that, its worthwhile to point out that Christianity has a foundation which cannot be destroyed…ever. Islam, on the other hand, depends on places and buildings for its continued existence. From his book Winning the War Against Radical Islam “The terrorists and terrorist nations such as Saudi Arabia only fear one thing: the destruction of the religion of Islam. There is nothing in this life that has greater value to them than Islam. They are willing to sacrifice and even die to promote Islam. This religious motivation is the engine that drives the Jihad against us. The path to Paradise, according to the Five Pillars of Islam, involves the city of Mecca and its stone temple called the Kabah. Muslims pray toward Mecca five times a day. What if Mecca didn’t exist anymore? They must make a pilgrimage to Mecca and engage in an elaborate set of rituals centered around the Kabah once they arrive. What if Mecca and the Kabah were only blackened holes in the ground? What if Medina, the burial place of Muhammad was wiped off the face of the planet? What if the Dome Mosque on the Temple site in Jerusalem was blown up? The greatest weakness of Islam is that it is hopelessly tied to sacred cities and buildings. If these cities and buildings were destroyed, Islam would die within a generation as it would be apparent to all that its god could not protect the three holiest sites in Islam Charles Page MANY/MOST #TRUMP supporters seems to like this type of WW3 leading “strategy” they call it Alan Timothy David Ricky Jon Jimmy Humphrey some may go into madness; many will be glad but MOST Christians will not even care and keep on ignoring the signs of His Coming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_nts1Knhdw Charles Page says: Trump is proposing a temporary halt to allowing Muslims to enter the US – it is not a WWIII strategy. There seems to be some validity to his proposal. I have suggested to round up all the Muslims and send them to Cleveland, Tennessee. The building that TL Lowery is trying to sell would serve as a relocation center. David M. Hinsen said we dont even know their names. How would we know if they are muslim or christians ? The muslims carry prayer beads and the Christians shout and speak in tongues. quiet to distinguish who is who! The Christian ladies will be wearing pants and the Muslim women wearing modest attire. So as a vet Charles Page would you call back all Muslims currently serving in the US army that cannot be vetted? Steve Webb I raise my glass of wine (actually cup of Joe) to their distinguished service in the US Forces. God bless them all! Moreys solution is as ridiculous as ISIS coming here to destroy Cleveland, Tennessee and all the Pentecostal temples. How would that change Christianity? a-ha-ha Dear Lord http://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-cancels-trip-to-israel-after-netanyahu-denounces-proposed-muslim-ban/ April Walker article/book discussed in group http://5ptsalt.com/2011/08/19/the-achilles-heel-of-islam/ via Henry Volk – not sure how to make this auto start every time https://www.facebook.com/henry.volk.5/posts/10206044049365141 Christopher Hart says: I do not think the church should fight Islam. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. However, I do think America should fight back against Islamic extremism; and I also think there is some credence and expedience to banning the immigration of Muslims and people from Islamic dominated areas and countries who are NOT American citizens. I actually think America should close the borders to ALL immigration and focus on taking care of our own problems for a while — at least until we are actually in a position to afford to bring others here. WELL We are been disrupted by hatred, violence & fear. ARE WE READY TO BE DISRUPTED BY JESUS? http://www.dw.com/en/germany-wont-tolerate-sharia-police/a-17906086 In Britain, more Muslims join ISIS than join the British army. http://www.nationalreview.com/article/428146/more-than-few-islamic-extremists?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5667aeff04d3016bf289ee1e&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter THIS Charles Page Ed Brewer David M. Hinsen Steve Webb https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2015/12/09/for-muslims-in-the-u-s-military-a-different-u-s-than-the-one-they-swore-to-defend/?wpisrc=nl_az_most @GENRayOdierno: Cant defeat ISIS without people on the ground” https://twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/674567121423089664 Char Theoph says: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/anonymous-declares-war-donald-trump-6986012 Could the dome of the rock be the abomination of desolation? ? But according to Jewish tradition, Mount Moriah, now under the Dome of the Rock, is where the Temples Holy of Holies was situated. http://www.jpost.com/Jewish-World/Jewish-Features/Can-Third-Temple-be-built-without-destroying-Dome-of-the-Rock Near or even UNDER? and build it under the dome… The Temple Institute has in recent years determined that they can in fact build the temple under the Dome without destroying it. Some claim to have information that the Arc of the Covenant is already located there thats what they are saying – build it under the Dome but without destroying it. Underground technology is already there… Jon Sellers says: Building a temple in Jerusalem is a false hope. We are the temple. Man may build a temple of brick and mortar, but that will not be from God. The body of Christ is the fulfillment of temple prophecies. not sure if the Jews recognize the temple that way? David John Maxfield says: If the jews built the temple, would it not take them further away from Christ? not if Christ returns IN the newly built temple – that would be closer Revelations tells us that his temple , the New Jerusalem is built in heaven and will decend out of Heaven upon his return so are you saying it will sit on the Dome? I am not sure what will happen there, all I know is no Muslim will share the dome or the Holy Land with the Jews and neither will the jews share it with the Muslims. They have hated each other like Cain and Abel from the beginning. like in the movie “Independence Day” theres you a reason why Pentecostals were not allowed in the movies back in the day of Charles Page You give a Pentecostal too much imagination and the heavenly temple lands on the Dome… And to be honest if they do not accept Jesus by the time he returns and the new Jerusalem decend out of Heaven then they wont have any temple at all because if they have not accepted Christ then they will be in Hell Romans says they will accept Jesus in one day as a nation 🙂 Hahaha well lets hope and pray 🙂 God wishes that none should perish but that all should come to repentance and knowledge of the truth. arent you glad you watched independent day and not judgment day? then you may have seen Jesus as the #terminator All I know is that there will be a judgement day, and we are told to be ready 🙂 well being ready is to know if the Judge is Dred, Arnold or Trump http://dishnation.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-to-replace-donald-trump/ Gerald Creasy says: If a new temple is ever made the priest who offers sacrifice is The Antichrist, because The New Testament tells us REPEATEDLY that Jesus is the High Priest FOREVER and that his sacrifice is final. A new temple High Priest would be giving the middle finger to the atoning work of Jesus Christ I think the dome of the rock is at least an abomination of desolation. Not sure if it is the AOD. Can we get every church to start praying for these men? Everyone share this. How to stop ISIS??? Pray. Here is a list of leaders. Pray that God change their hearts, give them dreams of Jesus, turn them away from evil. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Current “caliphate” and leader of ISIS Omar al-Shishani Top level ISIS military commander Ayman al-Zawahiri Leader of al Qaeda Ibrahim al-Asiri Top level bomb maker for al-Qaeda Qasim al-Raymi Top level al-Qaeda leader in Saudi peninsula Sirajuddin Haqqani Operational leader of Haqqani Network, the deadliest insurgent group in Afghanistan Abubakar Shekau Leader of Boko Haram, Nigerian insurgent group who has pledged allegiance to ISIS I pray for their extermination ASAP! We need to apply Mosaic law to these murderers. If we pray according to mercy and the gospel that is better for us, then we let God decide how to answer. Dont you think we already have Gods answer? Are we that unsure of God? I am not unsure. We are not under the Mosaic law but the new covenant in which Jesus died for every person. He died even for his enemies. So if the gospel comes to them and they reject it, then they have the judgment already. John 3. If they accept it then they have life in Christ. yes we are under Mosaic law, Christ did not do away with it but fulfilled it. Our judicial system is under mosaic law and still willful murder is a capital offense. The civil laws and international laws can come into play if they are apprehended. But that is a separate issue from God reaching out to them to change their hearts and reveal Jesus to them. And we are not under the Mosaic law. In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. Heb. 8:13 He is not referencing the Mosaic law but the customary interpretations of the leaders, that will be old and decay. The “ye have heard it said” will pass away and the “I say unto you” will remain. You might try rereading Hebrews 8. one guy proposed to bomb all Muslim holy places – BTW Link Hudson NAR has been doing SLSW toward Mecca a long time now When discussing NAR it means only one thing: Strategic Level Spiritual Warfare – SLSW from the link posted otherwise http://youthapologeticstraining.com/strategic-level-spiritual-warfare/ Link Hudson says: They fast, pray, and rebuke, right? They do not use rocket launchers. ha – funny you say that; there was a video at one time in the 90s with Ulf Ekkman and other in full armor/gear shooting guns from an airborne chopper. Hamtramck, MI: when the culture is not absorbed it creates a sub-culture https://cqrcengage.com/act/app/document/10499226 Don Clasen (My Eight Years With The Kansas City Prophets © March 2002) sees iHOP as NAR which could explain their postmil move Peter A Vandever talked about before http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2521723/posts Took me while the find it again but EVERYONE should read this article here (apparently he also has a book called Winning the War Against Radical Islam) http://5ptsalt.com/2011/08/19/the-achilles-heel-of-islam/ At least Netanyahu IS AGAINST it Link Hudson http://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-cancels-trip-to-israel-after-netanyahu-denounces-proposed-muslim-ban/ DIDNT See this coming!!! (your thoughts?) Obama condemns Palestinian violence “in the strongest terms” DEBKAfile November 9, 2015, 6:28 PM (IDT) President Barack Obama condemned Palestinian terror and said that Israel has the right and duty to defend itself against terrorism and expressed his condolences to Israeli victims. He urged steps for lowering the current high temperatures. He and PM Binyamin Netanyahu delivered short statements before starting their White House meeting Monday. Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state solution and his wish to see “two states for two peoples, a demilitarized Palestinian state that recognizes a Jewish state.” He agreed that steps were necessary for bringing peace forward. Obama said that Israeli security remained a top priority of his administration. The military and intelligence cooperation attained by the US and Israel was closer than between any other two governments in history, said the president. “We are concerned that Israel will not only be able to defend itself, but also withstand regional threats,” he said. President Obama said the focus of their discussion would be a future US defense package that will last a decade. Netanyahu thanked the president for his work for Israeli security and the deep friendship binding the US and Israel. Ricky Grimsley says: Wow Well dont be surprised to much since at least for 3 1/5 years israel will be aligned with the antichrist? political gaming now that Russias entering Syria Jon Sellers Good thought Russias spetsnaz just wiped out another Syrian base today Obama is a committed Marxist and as such will say whatever he has to in the moment. He has to play nice with Bibi for now. I would want to see what his actions actually are. mane Pentecostal theologians are marxists Charles Page http://www.pentecostaltheology.com/telling-people-how-to-think-is-a-form-of-socialism/ doesnt the Church of God with its declaration of faith tell you what to preach and what to believe??? there was a comment somewhere about AJT forming a communistic community prior to denomination but I have to dig to find it; but any socialistic oriented theology is essentially marxists & then some http://www.pentecostaltheology.com/gutierrezs-book-a-theology-of-liberation-designed-by-kgb/ wasnt he a participant with a religious socialist work in upstate New York before coming to Tennessee. Ha ha, I think I would have to make a distinction between the passing on of tradition versus thought control. The totalitarian spirit lies behind Marxism and socialism. While teaching sound doctrine and passing on tradition is important for the continuation of those things especially the church. Conformity and obedience come from the heart in the church. But Socialism/Marxism require a totalitarian control because what they are demanding is counterintuitive to the best interests of the people. I think this was it “Inspired by Shiloh, the group practiced Christian communism and sought to uplift and evangelize “poor mountain whites” in the vicinity (Robins, pp. 124-135).” Robins, A. J. Tomlinson: Plainfolk Modernist (2004) http://www.anb.org/articles/08/08-02364-print.html John Ruffle says: Agreed! I am thinking about re-wearing a Star of David. Amazing how many of my students are wanting to help Palestine. Amazing how few of them can spell Palestine! Levi Allen Goff says: We as followers of Christ have allot in common with Israel. It is no coincidence how the entire world is suddenly moving in opposition toward them. They have tried so many times to come to peace with Palestine, but at this point there is no longer any possibility of peace again between the two. As the days countdown, what we are seeing is the gathering of Gods enemies (That is people who hold themselves in enmity with Israel) to become what is called the abomination of desolation. There is a Pastor by the name John Hagee who is very well known for his revelations in the Blood moon prophecies. He calls it out to be a Anti-Sematic Spirit; an evil which despises good and adores evil. Indeed we who are spiritual see this hatred, which comes without reason. But just as David was HATED by many, God remained his deliverer, and so will he be to the people of Israel, who are found dead to the World, and also to those who are found alive in Christ. Genesis 12:3 still stands in defence of Israel regardless of theology or what anybody else says in regard to that videos intended nature. Masterful use of the pause. Nick Schultz says: https://carm.org/john-hagee-denies-jesus-claimed-to-be-the-messiah#footnote2_rdoh8zb This isnt about John Hagee. Its about standing up for Israel. John Hagee is just a man. He is right for stepping up in defence of Israel, but I cant speak for him, nobody can. The CoG almost turned their back on Israel at the last Assembly. There is a liberal effort in the CoG to be antisemitic. Bertrum Sage says: How many remember ..the six day war..when all thought ..oh my throat Russian backed .big Ejyptian army was going to Wipeout Isreal….or so they thought…..remember what happened….Hello …its not Netinyahoo or US ..thats looking out for Isreal…HE THAT KEEPETH ISREAL NEITHER SLUMBERS OR SLEEPS Tom Steele says: Much of the Anti-Semitism in the Church today is rooted in the teachings of Martin Luther. I would suggest Googling his book “On The Jews And Their Lies”. You will find the most hateful statements you have ever heard about another race of people. Adolf Hitler commends Luthers work and it is believed by many that Hitler was strongly influenced by the Anti-Semitic teachings of Luther. Of course, we can go back even further and find that the hatred of Jewish people by Christians can be traced to Constantine, and even before that. Constantine made a decree that all who followed his blended version of Christianity that mixed Bible beliefs with his own paganism that he wanted to hold on to. He made people declare an oath to denounce everything “Jewish” about the Christian faith, which is a large part of it, since the entire Bible was written by Jewish men. Missionary Margaret Gaines advocates an antisemitism and a sympathy toward the Palestinians against Israel. Read her book! If we base our affinity for modern Israel upon Genesis 12:3, I think it is a fair question to ask who are the sons of Abraham? Who inherits this promise? These questions do not give us every answer, but it should point us to faith in Jesus Christ. If it is the faithful who are Sons of Abraham, wouldnt the blessings and cursing be inherited by his seed as defined by Galatians 3:7-9? Genesis 12:3 says that by them all nations are blessed, and indeed they have been! Through them we found our Redeemer! Rick Waldrop says: Post by Rick Waldrop. I am supporting Israel period. #GA2014 #ourCOG — Kevin Wallace (@RPCPASTOR) July 31, 2014 What Is Going On In Israel? http://t.co/9Bn7WPZ3OJ — Bobby Scott (@bobbygscott) August 6, 2014 75th Church of God International General Assembly: Historic Encounters, Hints of What Lies Ahead WHO IS ISRAEL? ourCOG says: #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/bz0xl1fqRF SD Prophet says: The Ezekiel 38 war!!! Israel has just gone through a horrible and furious war between its neighbors, the war described in Psalm 83 and elsewhere is now over. Israel’s borders have expanded dramatically, forever changing the landscape of power in the region. Fulfilling the promise of Jeremiah 49:2, Israel will then look something like this: Jeremiah 49:2 Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will cause to be heard an alarm of war In Rabbah of the Ammonites; It shall be a desolate mound, And her villages shall be burned with fire. Then Israel shall take possession of his inheritance,” says the LORD. Egypt will have witnessed this onslaught that Israel unleashes and will tremble in fear. Isaiah 19:16-17 In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will shudder with fear at the uplifted hand that the LORD Almighty raises against them. And the land of Judah will bring terror to the Egyptians; everyone to whom Judah is mentioned will be terrified, because of what the LORD Almighty is planning against them. Syria will have suffered a horrendous defeat, having their capital of Damascus completely destroyed in a nuclear attack in one evening! Jeremiah 49:23-26 Against Damascus. “Hamath and Arpad are shamed, for they have heard bad news. They are fainthearted; there is trouble on the sea; it cannot be quiet. Damascus has grown feeble; she turns to flee, and fear has seized her. Anguish and sorrows have taken her like a woman in labor. Why is the city of praise [Jerusalem] not deserted, the city of My joy? Therefore her young men shall fall in her [Damascus] streets, and all the men of war shall be cut off in that day,” says the LORD of hosts. Isaiah 17:1,9,14 1 An oracle concerning Damascus: “See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins. 9 In that day their strong cities, which they left because of the Israelites, will be like places abandoned to thickets and undergrowth. And all will be desolation. 14 In the evening, sudden terror! Before the morning, they are gone! This is the portion of those who loot us, the lot of those who plunder us. The nations of the world will see this nuclear attack and they will panic. They will cause such a stir with their moaning and complaining against Israel, their roar will sound like the rushing waves of the sea. They will try to stop Israel but God turns them away. Isaiah 17:12, 13 Woe to the multitude of many people, [which] make a noise like the noise of the seas; and to the rushing of nations, [that] make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but [God] shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. Jordan, because of their traitorous actions, will now be under Israeli control. This fact becomes crucially important later on during the Tribulation because the surviving remnant of Israel will be forced to flee into Jordan’s hills, escaping the Antichrist. Obadiah 1:19 19 The South shall possess the mountains of Esau [Southern Jordan], and the Lowland shall possess Philistia [Gaza Strip]. They shall possess the fields of Ephraim and the fields of Samaria [West Bank]. Benjamin shall possess Gilead [West Bank & Golan Heights]. And Egypt will have gone at least partially under Israeli control as well. Isaiah 19:18-19 18 In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear by the LORD of hosts; one will be called the City of Destruction. 19 In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD at its border. This war will have laid waste to every minor nation in the area that has called for the destruction of Israel. And possibly because of an earlier surgical military strike against Iran, Israel will be temporarily at peace. This now transitions into the period described in Ezekiel 38 where Israel is at peace and is soon attacked by Iran, Russia, Libya and Turkey. Israel will be overflowing with wealth from the spoils of war. They will be in possession of vast oil fields from the Northwest portions of Saudi Arabia. They will have treasures from Egypt and vast fortunes from Syria and Jordan’s Kingdom. This will pose as quite the temptation for Russia as Iran plots their revenge. Ezekiel 38:11-14 And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates, To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the desolate places [that are now] inhabited, and upon the people [that are] gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land. Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to take a spoil? hast thou gathered thy company to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil? Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not know [it]? Israel will be fat and at peace, proudly relishing the spoils of war as they celebrate their victory over such foes. Can you fathom the fury in the remaining Muslims when Israel, land of the Jews, has control of much of Saudi Arabia, home of Mecca, their most holy city? Ezekiel 38: 15, 16 And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army: And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes. Here is described the purpose of bringing these nations to Israel, so that the heathen might know the Lord. This is a prophecy that has been proclaimed, studied, read and deciphered for thousands of years and finally it takes place. This gives such a testimony on the validity of the word of God, where millions will come to know him over such truths. Ezekiel 38:18 And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, [that] my fury shall come up in my face. For in my jealousy [and] in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel; So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that [are] upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground. And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man’s sword shall be against his brother. And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that [are] with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone. Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I [am] the LORD. This time it is not Israel that fights back and wins the victory, it is the Lord himself! Confusion sweeps through the ranks as they enter Israel’s territory. Russia, along with Iran, Libya and Turkey will invade with a massive army, described as a cloud covering the land. A great earthquake will strike the land as God’s fury is unleashed. Floods, great hailstones, fire from heaven will obliterate the attacking armies, giving no other answer as to how this happened other than by God’s own hand! Israel will see God giving them this victory and this will cause such a stir in their hearts that they will tear down the dome of the rock and set out to rebuild their Temple. This is not the response God was looking for. In fact, this is the last straw for the Lord. So much so that he now allows the Antichrist to be made known as the Great Tribulation is ushered upon us. Answering those who dismiss Jeremiah 49 regarding the future of #ISRAEL Is the beginning of the end of the world upon us? Well, that depends upon who you ask. In case you haven’t noticed, End Times theology has become a hot topic in media this summer. From discussions surrounding Syria and its alleged role in Biblical prophesy to grander curiosities about Jesus Christ’s supposed Second Coming, the debate over these themes has been a spirited one, as TheBlaze recently noted. And as supporters continuously speak out, critics of End Times theology are vocal of late, highlighting their contention that applying Old Testament Bible verses to future unforeseen events and happenings is haphazard (we highlighted some of the main arguments against this prophetic inclination in past coverage of the issue). Considering these critiques, TheBlaze once again interviewed author and Bible expert Joel Rosenberg to see what he has to say in response to those who disagree with his interpretation of scripture. Rosenberg, who believes that Isaiah 17:1-3, among other verses, highlight what’s to come, attempted to poke holes in counterarguments, charging that those who dismiss the view that the Bible holds many keys to the End Times fail to see the full picture. As a refresher, Isaiah 17:1-3 reads, “See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer will be deserted and left to flocks, which will lie down, with no one to make them afraid. The fortified city will disappear from Ephraim, and royal power from Damascus; the remnant of Aram will be like the glory of the Israelites,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” Considering the current international conflict, this is obviously capturing attention. Some critics dismiss the application of these verses to future prophecy and note that Damascus has been attacked numerous times throughout its history. Thus, they believe prophecy has already been fulfilled. Some hold that there’s no remaining foresight at any level and simply believe that what is described already unfolded in 732 B.C. 1. Damascus Has Been Attacked Before, But… TheBlaze asked Rosenberg to respond to this latter claim and he noted, first and foremost, that Damascus certainly has been attacked in the past – but the Bible expert added an important caveat: Damascus has never ceased to be a city, something that Rosenberg believes is clearly prophesied in Isaiah 17. “There’s no question that Damascus has been attacked and conquered numerous times through history. Nobody is debating that,” said the author. “The question is whether the actual text has come to fulfillment.” Rosenberg pointed out a unique fact about Damascus, the capital of Syria: It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on the earth. It is first mentioned in Genesis and yet it still appears in modern-day headlines. While he agrees that the 732 B.C. attack undeniably unfolded (Isaiah 7 and 8 predict this event, Rosenberg believes), he also holds that the prophesy in Isaiah 17:1-3 hasn’t yet been fulfilled, because Damascus continued to be a city following the attack by the Assyrians — and it remains an active and inhabited locality even today. 2. Rosenberg Says Isaiah Didn’t Receive the Prophecy Until After 732 B.C. Rosenberg’s second argument is that Isaiah, in the expert’s estimation, didn’t receive the contents of Isaiah 17 until after 732 B.C. If this is true, it would mean that the Assyrian attack on Damascus was not what was being referenced in the text. “It’s true that Isaiah prophesied about the conquering of Damascus — that happens in chapter 7 and 8 — and that is exactly what came to fulfillment in 732 B.C., but in chapter 14, in verse 28, Isaiah says something that’s fascinating and relevant,” argued the author. Isaiah 14:28 reads, “This prophecy came in the year King Ahaz died.” Rosenberg believes this line is key to the debate. Since King Ahaz (king of Judah) died around 710 B.C., Rosenberg (who said the year of death was closer to 715 B.C.) runs through some logic that would, at the least, force his critics to respond with their own timeline of events. Perhaps only the text in Isaiah 14 and not 17 came in 710, but regardless the language does create some questions. “This means that the prophesies of Isaiah 17 were not given to the prophet until 715 B.C., which is nearly two decades after the conquering of Damascus [in 732], so this helps us have assurance that Isaiah 17 wasn’t fulfilled in 732,” he continued. Rosenberg said that it’s easy to overlook the verse referencing the king – one that seemingly provides context to Isaiah 17. The 732 B.C. prophesy, Rosenberg argues, gives Isaiah credibility, however what he promises in chapter 17 has yet to, in the Bible expert’s view, come to fruition. “When he gives us end times prophesies, we can be assured that those will happen one day because the other things he had said had already come true,” Rosenberg told TheBlaze. 3. Isaiah 17 Isn’t the Only Alleged Prophecy to Come The “Damascus Countdown” author also notes that it’s not only Isaiah 17 that makes apparent End Times references. You have to look at Jeremiah, too. While the Syria conflict has shed light on the first three verses of that chapter, Rosenberg made it clear that Isaiah 11 through 24 is filled with “big picture” prophesies that he believes are set to take place in the future. These even include timestamps, Rosenberg claims. “It’s really sad what the Bible says will happen to Damascus one day and I’m not saying that I know when it will happen,” he added. “I don’t know when these prophesies will come to pass. Will they happen in our lifetime? Well, they could.” Regardless of where people stand on the issue, Rosenberg said that it’s important for individuals to be aware of what is said in the scriptures. The impact of the End Times — and the theories surrounding the controversial theology — are worth understanding, he told TheBlaze. Rosenberg also recommends that people who are interested in the subject read a parallel passage in Jeremiah 49:23-27 – a prophetic word that he believes couldn’t have possibly happened in 732 B.C., as Jeremiah wasn’t born yet (he died in 570 B.C.). “It backs up Isaiah 17 and gives us more details and it comes in a section about End Times prophecies,” he said. “It refers to the judgment of Iran, which was known at that time as Elam.” Rosenberg noted that these verses, again, describe Damascus. Here are those scripture references: End Times Bible Expert Joel Rosenberg Delivers 3 Key Reasons Why Those Dismissing Syria Related Prophecies May Be Dead Wrong Again, he cautioned that we may not yet be seeing this come to pass, despite the fact that Syria is currently in the headlines. But Rosenberg did describe some of the modern-day happenings that cause some pause. In the current crisis, millions have fled Syria and the United Nations recently estimated that five million people are internally displaced. In sum, seven million Syrians have attempted to escape to either internal or external locations. “I want to be the most conservative guy on this … I’m not claiming that this prophesy is going to come true in our lives,” he said. “[But] it’s worth at least being aware of these prophecies.” What is Aroer? Isaiah 17:1-3 also claims that “the cities of Aroer will be deserted and left to flocks.” Considering that this often gets little attention (after all, if Damascus’ destruction has apparently yet to come, what about “Aroer?”) TheBlaze asked for Rosenberg’s understanding of the word. “The word Aroer in Hebrew means ruins. It comes from a root word, which can be interpreted — it either means destitute, stripped naked or it can also be translated in other places as a bush or a tree,” explained Rosenberg, noting that there are questions about whether it’s a proper name or a descriptor. He added that the Bible does name at least a few small towns by this name that are located far away from Damascus. If Aroer is a separate location, critics could argue – pending there’s evidence of an attack – then the verses have already come to fruition or are baseless, as Aroer is no longer a standing locality. But Rosenberg tends to lean against the idea that the word is referencing a specific place, siding with those who believe it really just means “ruins.” “I personally lean against the idea that it’s referencing these specific three small largely unknown places…not a lot happened there of Biblical import,” he said. There’s No Definitive Timeline Rosenberg encouraged cautiousness when attributing current events to scriptures written long ago and he noted that there is no solid timeline through which people can presume when the End Times might unfold. “Neither Isaiah 17 nor Jeremiah 49 give us any detail about precisely when these prophecies will come to pass,” Rosenberg said. “We know that they would happen prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, because there aren’t judgments that are happening during the Millennial Kingdom” (Christ’s reign before the final judgment). These events, he insists, will happen sometime between today and Jesus’ return. “The Israel has just gone through a horrible and furious war between its neighbors, the war described in Psalm 83 and elsewhere is now over. Israel’s borders have expanded dramatically, forever changing the landscape of power in the region. Fulfilling the promise of Jeremiah 49:2, Israel will then look something like this: There’s No Definitive Timeline Rosenberg encouraged cautiousness when attributing current events to scriptures written long ago and he noted that there is no solid timeline through which people can presume when the End Times might unfold. “Neither Isaiah 17 nor Jeremiah 49 give us any detail about precisely when these prophecies will come to pass,” Rosenberg said. “We know that they would happen prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, because there aren’t judgments that are happening during the Millennial Kingdom” (Christ’s reign before the final judgment). These events, he insists, will happen sometime between today and Jesus’ return.” /> #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/q6DEUViOKR #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDBo6ti #nash16 … https://t.co/CTqAsujAqM #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/2LUmRfQz6X #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/BdkJZXou02 #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/YUmDzLubqR JohnChandlerAU says: RT @ourCOG: #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/Y… #ourcog 2014 Church of God Resolution on Peace in Israel and the Middle East https://t.co/e2hIDB6vBK #nash16 … https://t.co/q37ufSh1j6 Carlos Aliante Smithera says: I believe that some archaeologist will discover that the actually Temple/Holy of Holies was built near this area but not exactly under the Dome of the Rock and that will satisfy both traditions. Then the 3rd temple can be constructed in just a matter of months! “the Temple Institute has been working day and night for the past 23 years to create everything that the inside of the Temple will need. So you might say that the hard part is already done.” near…. just beside the existing Dome if ANYONE destroys the Dome; I do not believe the Muslims will stand aside and allow the Jews to build the 3rd Temple. UNLESS the Dome is destroyed during Armageddon and the 3rd Temple is built before the 1,000 yr reign. (I do not believe this either) oh.. I see what you are saying now. Do you really think that Yehovah will want HIS Temple built under ground?? I do not! We will see!!! Jubilee is upon us and maybe Yehovah will GIVE Israel back the promised land!!! Hallelujah GA2018 should consider loaning the 3RD temple committee funds to go ahead and build a temple. The funds could be provided from the Church planting account and ARC might match the funds. Israel would have a temple in eight months! Dan Buckallew says: Thatvwoukd be a good thing! Leave a Reply to SD Prophet Princeton Church Live Stream Jesus is coming back soon. how will we be able… What will people see when Christ returns? 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__label__wiki	0.910636	0.910636	How Free Software Contributed to the Success of Steve Jobs and Apple by Andy Oram \| @praxagora \| +Andy Oram \| August 26, 2011 We all have to celebrate the career of Steve Jobs and thank him for the tremendous improvements he has brought to computer interfaces and hardware. The guy’s amazing, OK? But Apple is something of a control-freak environment with a hard-handed approach to things such as product announcements and the App Store. An undercurrent of disgruntled consumers and policy-minded free software advocates has transferred their historic antipathy for Microsoft to Apple, now that it has become the brilliant business success of the new century. So I’d like to bring everybody together again for an acknowledgment of how important free software has been to Jobs and to Apple. In the great Second Coming, when Jobs returned to Apple 1996, he drove two big changes right away: porting over OpenSTEP from NeXT computer and adopting a version of the open source BSD as Apple’s new operating system. OpenSTEP was a proprietary, platform-independent set of APIs for Solaris, Windows, and NeXTSTEP. It was derived from NeXTSTEP itself, the operating system that ran on Jobs’s m68k-based NeXT computers. But NeXT worked with the then-powerful Sun Microsystems, which had based its own wildly popular SunOS on BSD. OpenSTEP became the basis for the familiar Cocoa libraries and run-time that Apple developers now depend on. (It may seem strange to use the word “Open” in the name of a proprietary system. But back then–and in some circles even today–the most rudimentary efforts at interoperability were used to justify the term. Anybody remember the Open Software Foundation?) The foundation for the ground-breaking and still strong Mac OS X was a version of BSD based on NetBSD and FreeBSD but incorporating some unique elements. Adopting BSD brought numerous advantages: it permitted the Mac to multitask, and it made simple the porting of a huge range of Unix-based and BSD-based applications that would expand the Mac from its original role as a desktop for creative artists to a much more robust and widely deployable system. Particularly valuable to Apple–and related to its adoption of a Unix variant–was the port of open source Samba, developed for Linux. Samba reverse engineers the SMB/CIFS protocol and related protocols that permit computers to join Microsoft local networks. Apple also (like NeXT) used the historic GCC compiler developed by Richard Stallman, and adopted KDE’s browser engine (now known as Webkit) for Safari. These free software packages were insanely great; that’s why Mac OS X incorporated them. I think it is the familiarity of the Unix and BSD software that makes the Mac popular among geeks; it is now by far the most popular laptop one sees at computer conferences. And because of all the great server software that runs on the Mac thanks to its BSD core, it’s gradually growing in popularity as a server for homes and small businesses. Apple knew it had a good thing in its BSD-based kernel, because it chose to use it also in the iPhone and follow-on products. As I have reported before, the presence of BSD libraries and tools helped a group of free software advocates reverse engineer the iPhone API and create a public library that permitted people outside Apple for the first time to create applications for the iPhone. This led to a thriving community of iPhone apps, none of them approved by Apple of course, but Apple came out with its own API many months later and legitimized the external developer community with its App Store. Although the BSD license allowed Apple to keep its changes proprietary, it chose to open-source the resulting operating system under the name Darwin. As a separate project, though, Darwin hasn’t seen wide use. BSD was not Jobs’s first alliance with free software. The NeXT computer was based on the open source Mach 3 kernel developed by Richard Rashid at Carnegie Mellon University. Mach emulated FreeBSD (even though Rashid personally expressed a distaste for it) for its programmer and user interface. Some elements of Mach 3 were incorporated into Darwin, and (to digress a bit) Mach 3 has gone on to have major effects on the computer industry. It was an inspiration for the microkernel design of Microsoft’s NT system, which thrust Microsoft into the modern age of operating systems and servers especially. And Rashid himself took a position as Senior Vice President of Research at Microsoft a few years ago. The impacts of broad, leaderless, idea-based movements are often surprising and hard to trace, and that’s true of open source and free software. The triumphs of Steve Jobs demonstrate this principle–even though free software is the antithesis of how Apple runs its own business. Innovators such as Andrew Tridgell, with Samba and rsync, just keep amazing us over and over again, showing that free software doesn’t recognize limits to its accomplishments. A lot of computing history would be very different, and poorer, without it. Thanks to Karl Fogel, Brian Jepson, and Don Marti for comments that enhanced this posting. tags: apple, free software, Innovation, ios, iPhone, open source	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3509
__label__cc	0.510877	0.489123	Radu Albot Get Radu Albot essential facts below. View Videos or join the Radu Albot discussion. Add Radu Albot to your PopFlock.com topic list for future reference or share this resource on social media. Moldovan professional tennis player Find sources: "Radu Albot" - news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (February 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Country (sports) Chi?in?u, Moldova (1989-11-11) 11 November 1989 (age 30) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Career record 73-94 (43.7% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) Highest ranking No. 39 (5 August 2019) No. 49 (20 January 2020)[1] Grand Slam Singles results No. 56 (29 April 2019) No. 94 (13 January 2020) Grand Slam Doubles results QF (2015) SF (2018) Last updated on: 20 January 2020. Radu Albot (born 11 November 1989) is a Moldovan professional tennis player. He is the first player from Moldova to win ATP singles (2019 Delray Beach Open) and doubles (2015 Istanbul Open) titles. Albot has won 1 ATP World Tour singles title, 1 ATP World Tour doubles title, 7 singles and 8 doubles Challenger titles in his career, as well as 14 singles and 7 doubles Futures titles. He has been a regular member of the Moldovan Davis Cup team since 2007 and holds his country's records for the most singles wins (28) and total wins (41). His ATP singles ranking of No. 99 on August 3, 2015 made him the first Moldovan to break into the top 100. Albot achieved a career high ranking of No. 39 on August 5, 2019. He finished in Top 100 in the year-end rankings for the past three years (2016, 2017, 2018). Tennis career 2013-2016: First ATP doubles title Radu Albot has achieved many firsts for a Moldovan professional tennis player. In September 2013 he won the ATP Challenger event in Fergana, Uzbekistan, becoming the first player from his country to win an ATP Challenger tournament. At the 2014 US Open, he won three straight matches in the men's qualifying tournament to gain a berth in the main draw, becoming the first Moldovan to play in the main draw of a Grand Slam Tournament. In May 2015, Albot teamed up with Dusan Lajovic to win the doubles title at the inaugural 2015 Istanbul Open, becoming the first Moldovan to win an ATP Tour level event. In October 2015, Albot together with his doubles partner Franti?ek ?ermák managed to reach the 2015 Kremlin Cup final, being defeated by Andrey Rublev and Dmitry Tursunov in the decisive set. In June 2016, he qualified for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships and won his first Grand Slam match in 4 attempts, defeating Gastao Elias in the first round. 2017-2019: First ATP singles title In June 2017, Radu Albot reached the quarter-finals of the 2017 Antalya Open beating Joao Sousa and Paolo Lorenzi, before losing to Andreas Seppi in straight sets. In the same year, he played for the first time in the main draw of all four Grand Slam tournaments. He received direct entry into the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon tournaments. Albot qualified for the 2015 US Open tournament and won two main draw matches before being defeated by Sam Querrey in the third round, his best singles finish at a Grand Slam to date. He equalled this achievement at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, defeating Pablo Carreno Busta in the first round before eventually losing in the third round to John Isner. In February 2018, Radu Albot reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 New York Open, winning matches against Bjorn Fratangelo and John Isner, but being eliminated by Kei Nishikori in the decisive third set. In September 2018, he reached his first ATP Tour level singles semifinals at the 2018 Moselle Open where he lost against the eventual tournament champion, Gilles Simon. At the 2018 US Open, he and partner Malek Jaziri reached the doubles semifinals. In early February 2019, Radu Albot reached the semifinals of the 2019 Open Sud de France tournament, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber, Ernests Gulbis and Marcos Baghdatis, before losing to the eventual tournament championJo-Wilfried Tsonga. In late February 2019, he won the 2019 Delray Beach Open, making history as the first Moldovan to win an ATP singles title, knocking out Ivo Karlovic, Nick Kyrgios, Steve Johnson and Mackenzie McDonald. In the final he defeated Dan Evans of Great Britain in a closely fought three-set match.[2] In May 2019, Albot reached the 2019 Geneva Open semifinal losing in the penultimate round against Nicolás Jarry. In August, 2019 he reached his third semifinal of the year at the 2019 Los Cabos Open, losing to Taylor Fritz. His three victories in the tournament put him at a total of 25 for the year, his most ATP tour wins in a season. ATP career finals Singles: 1 (1 title) Grand Slam tournaments (0-0) ATP World Tour 500 Series (0-0) Finals by surface Hard (1-0) Clay (0-0) Grass (0-0) Finals by setting Outdoor (1-0) Indoor (0-0) Win 1-0 Feb 2019 Delray Beach Open, United States 250 Series Hard Dan Evans 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(9-7) Doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up) Carpet (0-0) Win 1-0 May 2015 Istanbul Open, Turkey 250 Series Clay Du?an Lajovi? Robert Lindstedt Jürgen Melzer 6-4, 7-6(7-2) Loss 1-1 Oct 2015 Kremlin Cup, Russia 250 Series Hard (i) Franti?ek ?ermák Andrey Rublev Dmitry Tursunov 6-2, 1-6, [6-10] ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Tour Titles Legend (Singles) Challengers (7) No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent in the final Score 1. 11 October 2010 Antalya Hard Denys Molchanov 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 2. 21 February 2011 Antalya Clay Ruan Roelofse 7-5, 6-4 3. 28 March 2011 Antalya Hard Alejandro González 7-5, 6-3 4. 4 April 2011 Antalya Hard Yannik Reuter 6-3, 7-6(7-1) 5. 11 April 2011 Antalya Hard Peter Gojowczyk 6-3, 6-2 6. 23 May 2011 Cesena Clay Walter Trusendi 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(7-1) 7. 20 February 2012 Antalya Hard Aleksandr Lobkov 7-6(7-5), 6-3 8. 27 February 2012 Antalya Hard Ádám Kellner 7-6(7-5), 6-2 9. 26 March 2012 Antalya Hard Sergio Gutierrez-Ferrol 6-1, 6-3 10. 16 April 2012 Antalya Hard Tomislav Brki? 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 11. 23 April 2012 Antalya Hard Tomislav Brki? 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(7-3) 12. 28 May 2012 Bac?u Clay Roman Borvanov 7-5, 6-4 13. 26 February 2013 Antalya Hard Reid Carleton 6-1, 6-4 14. 5 March 2013 Antalya Hard Marsel ?lhan 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(9-7) 15. 29 September 2013 Fergana, Uzbekistan Hard Ilija Bozoljac 7-6(11-9), 6-7(3-7), 6-1 16. 28 February 2015 Kolkata, India Hard James Duckworth 7-6(7-0), 6-1 17. 5 June 2016 Furth, Germany Hard Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-4 18. 19 June 2016 Fergana, Uzbekistan Hard Konstantin Kravchuk 6-4, 6-2 19. 17 July 2016 Pozna?, Poland Clay Clement Geens 6-2, 6-4 20. 5 November 2017 Shenzhen, China Hard Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(8-6), 6-7(3-7), 6-4 21. 28 October 2018 Liuzhou International Challenger, China Hard Miomir Kecmanovi? 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 Doubles (15) Legend (Doubles) No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in the final Score 1. 28 July 2008 Oradea Clay Andrei Ciumac Steven Goh Zakary van Min 7-6(7-5), 6-7(5-7), [10-3] 2. 11 May 2009 Bucharest Clay Andrei Ciumac Florin Mergea Costin Pav?l 6-1, 6-2 3. 31 August 2009 Kempten Clay Ji?í ?koloudík James Lemke Richard Waite 6-1, 6-2 4. 24 May 2010 Pite?ti Clay Andrei Ciumac Ivan Anikanov Artem Smirnov 2-6, 6-3, [10-7] 5. 7 March 2011 Antalya Clay Denys Molchanov Roman Jebavý Adrian Sikora 6-7(3-7), 6-3, [12-10] 6. 16 May 2011 Aosta Clay Yasutaka Uchiyama Hiroki Moriya Shuichi Sekiguchi 4-6, 7-5, [10-7] 7. 14 April 2012 Mersin, Turkey Clay Denys Molchanov Alessandro Motti Simone Vagnozzi 6-0, 6-2 8. 5 May 2012 Ostrava, Czech Republic Clay Teymuraz Gabashvili Adam Pavlásek Ji?í Veselý 7-5, 5-7, [10-8] 9. 21 October 2013 Kazan, Russia Hard Farrukh Dustov Egor Gerasimov Dzmitry Zhyrmont 6-2, 6-7(3-7), [10-7] 10. 3 March 2014 Guangzhou Hard Christopher Rungkat Claudio Grassi Ricadro Ghedin 1-6, 7-5, [10-7] 11. 7 April 2014 Mersin, Turkey Clay Jaroslav Pospí?il Thomas Fabbiano Matteo Viola 7-6(9-7), 6-1 12. 10 May 2014 Rome, Italy Clay Artem Sitak Andrea Arnaboldi Flavio Cipolla 4-6, 6-2, [11-9] 13. 20 July 2014 Pozna?, Poland Clay Adam Pavlásek Tomasz Bednarek Henri Kontinen 7-5, 2-6, [10-8] 14. 10 August 2014 San Marino, San Marino Clay Enrique López-Pérez Franko ?kugor Adrian Ungur 6-4, 6-1 15. 15 February 2015 Launceston, Australia Hard Mitchell Krueger Adam Hubble Jose Rubin Statham 3-6, 7-5, [11-9] Performance timelines W F SF QF #R RR Q# A P Z# PO G F-S SF-B NMS NH (W) Won; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (F-S) silver or (SF-B) bronze Olympic medal; a (NMS) downgraded Masters Series/1000 tournament; (NH) not held. SR=strike rate (events won/competed) To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. Current through 2019 Rolex Shanghai Masters Grand Slam Tournaments Australian Open A A A Q2 Q2 Q1 Q2 Q2 1R 1R 2R French Open A A A A A Q1 Q2 1R 1R 2R 2R Wimbledon A A A Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 2R 2R 3R 1R US Open A A A Q2 Q1 1R 1R 1R 3R 1R 1R Indian Wells Masters A A A A A A A A 1R 1R 3R 2-3 Miami Open A A A A A A A A 1R 2R 2R 2-3 Monte-Carlo Masters A A A A A A A A Q1 A 2R 1-1 Madrid Open A A A A A A A A A A 1R 0-1 Italian Open A A A A A A A A A A 2R 1-1 Canadian Open A A A A A A A A A A 2R 1-1 Cincinnati Masters A A A A A A A A Q1 A 2R 1-1 Shanghai Masters A A A A A A A A Q2 Q2 1R 0-1 Paris Masters A A A A A A Q1 Q2 A A 0-0 Win-Loss 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 1-2 7-8 8-12 Tournaments 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 11 17 23 26 85 Titles / Finals 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 1 / 1 1 / 1 Overall Win-Loss 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 5-1 7-4 2-5 4-11 9-17 12-23 29-25 71-90 Year-end ranking 726 503 281 225 169 168 121 97 87 98 44.1% Australian Open A 1R A 3R1 3R French Open QF A 1R A 1R Wimbledon 1R A A 1R 1R US Open 1R A A SF 2R 1: Retired of tournament, doesn't count as a lost match Singles performances (28-8) Doubles performances (13-9) Record against top-10 players ^ ATP Rankings ^ Shmerler, Cindy (25 February 2019). "Radu Albot, Trained on Wooden Courts of Moldova, Earns His Country's First Title". Retrieved 2019. Radu Albot at the Association of Tennis Professionals Radu Albot at the International Tennis Federation Radu Albot at the Davis Cup Radu Albot at facebook Open Sud de France 2019 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga en finale, sa victoire en demies contre Radu Albot Rolex Paris Masters 2019 - Gael Monfils est en quarts a Bercy : "C'etait du n'importe quoi ce match contre Radu Albot" Radu Albot() Practice Rakuten Open 2019 ATP - Miami Open 2019 - Roger Federer s'est fait peur contre Radu Albot : "Le genre de match que j'aime bien gagner" Rolex Paris Masters 2019 - Gael Monfils est en quarts a Bercy : C'etait du n'importe quoi ce match contre Radu Albot #RG16 1er jour : la victoire de Benoit Paire sur Radu Albot Roland-Garros 2017 : Jeremy Chardy assure en coup droit contre Radu Albot (2-6, 4-5) David Goffin vs Radu Albot Highlights SOFIA 2017 Bale - Federer : "Content de la facon dont j'ai joue" ATP - Rome 2019 - Benoit Paire battu des le 1er tour a Rome : "Ce n'est pas la meilleure periode de ma vie" Djokovic Enjoys 'Magnificent' Naked Ice Bath Miami : Federer s'est fait peur face a Albot Roland-Garros 2018 - Gregoire Barrere : "Titiller le top 100 en fin d'annee" Miami - Federer s'est fait peur face a Albot Rolex Paris Masters - Gael Monfils : Aujourd'hui, je n'avais pas les armes pour contrer Shapovalov ATP Metz 2018 - Gilles Simon : "La Coupe Davis ? C'est pas moi qui decide" Roland-Garros 2016 - Benoit Paire aime son nouveau look Radu_Albot	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3510
__label__cc	0.693021	0.306979	Giuseppe Sarti G. Sarti Giuseppe Sarti (01/12/1729 - 28/07/1802), an Italian composer, student of Padre Martini and teacher of Luigi Cherubini, born in Faenza. Source: Riemann Musik Lexikon Contributor: Tassos Dimitridis (picture) Period: Classicism This Requiem is for four voices and orchestra. Source: The new Grove dictionary of music and musicians Contributor: Tassos Dimitriadis This Missa pro defunctis is for four voices. Musical form: motet Text/libretto: Thomas de Celano (1190 - c.1255) This Dies irae is for four voices and orchestra. Missa pro Defunctis for five voices unaccompanied. Source: Robert Chase, Dies Irae: A Guide to Requiem Music, Scarecrow Press, Inc. 2003 Requiem in memoriam Luigi XVI In memory of: king Louis XVI The Requiem in memoriam Luigi XVI, composed for the funereal service of the French king Louis XVI (1754 - 1793), sentenced to the guillotine and executed on January 21, 1793. Source: http://dev.racine.ra.it/virtual/comune_faenza/article.php?sid=570 The Requiem in memoriam Luigi XVI is for four solo voices, chorus for four and five voices, orchestra and organ. (dedicatee) Requiem in D minor In memory of: the Grand Duke of W�rttemberg Friedrich II Eugen This Requiem (1798) was written for the Grand Duke of W�rttemberg Friedrich II Eugen (21/01/1732 � 22/12/1797), in 1798.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3513
__label__cc	0.565983	0.434017	This dialogue is about the healing of the Roman officer's servant told from the perspective of two other Jewish servants, Haldai and Azor, who are looking after him in their master's absence. There is no need to have someone acting Benjamin. The practical problem in many churches is the lack of a suitable elevated area where a person (skilled in miming) could act this part. He would need to be clearly visible (and preferably also spotlighted). In our first use of this drama, the simple approach was taken. Capernaum. In the atrium of a Roman house, two of the servants of Gaius, one of the Roman officers, meet with grave concern. HALDAI: I'm worried about Benjamin, Azor. AZOR: So am I, Haldai. I think he's got worse since our master, Gaius, left. HALDAI: Did he say where he was going? AZOR: Something about going to find Jesus. HALDAI: That's the teacher from Nazareth, isn't it? AZOR: Yes. An amazing person, so I hear. HALDAI: I would like Gaius to meet Jesus. AZOR: Why do you say that? HALDAI: I think we're fortunate to have him as our master, and not one of the other Roman officers. AZOR: He is strict, of course. Expects instant obedience! HALDAI: A person in his position has to be. Somehow with Gaius, I don't mind. There's something about his attitude. AZOR: Don't get me wrong, Haldai. I like the man myself. And he surely has an interest - almost a sympathy - for our religion. HALDAI: That's an understatement. He paid for that synagogue to be built, remember. AZOR: Listen to Benjamin now. He's really in a bad way. His breathing's kind of funny. HALDAI: Poor Benjamin! Gaius has really been kind to him. Sounds as if he'll be dead before Gaius gets back! AZOR: Did Gaius say why he wanted to see Jesus? I mean, with Benjamin so sick... HALDAI: It's said the Teacher heals the sick. AZOR: I guess that's OK if it's something that isn't life-threatening. If Benjamin dies, Gaius ought to be here. Do you think Jesus will come to this house? HALDAI: From what I've heard of Jesus, I think He will. He seems to accept everybody - Jew and Gentile. The local Pharisees aren't too happy about that, I hear. AZOR: Listen to Benjamin now. HALDAI: He's stirring! AZOR: But he's too weak to move. Dying... HALDAI: He's stretching! AZOR: I don't understand it... HALDAI: He's getting out of bed... Benjamin! AZOR: I don't understand it at all! What happened? Did Gaius get to see Jesus? Why hadn't Jesus come? How did Benjamin so mysteriously get better? We read about it in Luke 7.1-10. Reader: Luke 7.1-10. From Between the Lines. Dialogues for Worship by Peter J. Blackburn published by Testimonium Fellowship 1992, (c) Peter J. Blackburn. Permission is given for copying of this document for local use with this copyright notice intact. For any other proposed use the specific permission of Peter J. Blackburn must be sought. Back to Dialogues for Worship	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3522
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Charitable donations, membership dues and program revenue have not generated enough to pay for the Richard C. Green, Sr. Family YMCA’s operational and capital expenses. As a result, the Y is in a long-term deficit financial situation for the center, and the Richard C. Green, Sr. Family YMCA will close on April 12, 2013. City residents and the Y reached out to the City of Raytown for assistance to keep the Richard C. Green, Sr. Family YMCA open. Both the Y and the city have presented possible solutions for consideration. The last two meetings involved the Y’s and the city’s chief financial officers to explore the costs and the realistic financial options. The YMCA could continue to operate the facility as a Y with outside financial support from an outside funder including but not limited to the school district and/or the city that would offset operating deficits. The YMCA could transition the operations through the sale of the facility to another interested organization including but not limited to the school district or the city. Most recently on March 22, the Y proposed to the city to subsidize membership for the residents of Raytown, allowing the residents to purchase a membership at a much-reduced monthly rate. The revenue from both the city’s subsidy and the patrons of Raytown would generate enough money to meet expenses if the membership would grow by 1,000 new members. The reality for all of the options presented is that neither the City of Raytown nor the YMCA of Greater Kansas City have the finances to cover the needs at this time. The city asked for a six-month extension to give them time to explore presenting an issue on the ballot for the residents’ vote. Both parties agreed that a favorable vote is not guaranteed. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City can’t extend the closing without a guarantee of financial support because it does not have the dollars to support the losses that continue to grow as membership declines. The financial commitment needed to keep the 8th Street, Independence and Richard C. Green YMCAs open varies for each facility because of differences in the size of the facilities, deferred maintenance costs, amenities at the facilities, amount of staff needed to run the facility, and the amount of deficits in membership and program revenue. For example, Richard C. Green YMCA operational expenses exceed that of the 8th Street YMCA because of the amount of membership and program subsidy needed to overcome deficits in membership and program revenue, the larger staff team needed and the cost of operating the indoor pool. At this time, there is not an agreed upon resolution to keep the Richard C. Green YMCA open, and the Y believes we have exhausted all possibilities for a joint resolution. Next steps for the YMCA include securing community space to offer programming to the Raytown community and moving forward with selling the building. Raytown’s response below YMCA Final Offer to Raytown YMCA Negotiations Started With Non-negotiable Base Requirements Raytown, MO?The City of Raytown recently met with YMCA officials to see if we could agree upon a way to temporarily keep the Y open after they abruptly announced that they would be closing the Richard C. Green facility on April 12. In a recent press release from the YMCA, they write that Raytown had not offered any proposal or financial support. This statement is very misleading. It is important for our community to understand what the city was offered by the Y and how the negotiations were handled. At the March 22 meeting, the YMCA brought three non-negotiable issues to the table that had to be addressed before any proposals from the city would be entertained. These issues were: 1) Address long term sustainability for operations. The Y indicated that our citizens had not supported the Y to date. The city was requesting six months to see what our citizens were willing and wanting to do with this facility. We were given one week to determine this. That is not enough time to put together a feasible, fiscally responsible plan. We would not even be able to put it to a vote of the citizenry that quickly. The family of Richard C. Green gave the land to the Y, our citizens donated thousands of dollars as evidenced by a plaque within the Y and the city has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into the facility and grounds. To indicate that they have not been supported is a troubling statement. 2) Address a means to take care of current and future deferred maintenance. The city was told that the millions of dollars in deferred maintenance was non-negotiable. This is an expense that the city had no part in making, the decision to let the facility go this far without maintenance was made by the Y. We would entertain future maintenance decisions but to be able to come up with $2.1 million in deferred maintenances was unreasonable. 3) Covering any losses the Y incurred for the next five (5) years. Every meeting that we had with the Y this dollar amount changed. First it was $18,500 per month, then it went to nearly $40,000 per month and this last offer asked for $323, 844/ year or more based memberships, and was guaranteed for the next five years. This amounts to a blank check. We as overseers take our responsibility of the use and promise of use of the taxpayers money very seriously. This would not be fiscally prudent. Their requirements was that the City had to agree to all of these terms by the March 28th Y Board Meeting. David Byrd, YMCA President indicated that he would be unwilling to take any proposal we came up with to his board for consideration if these were not addressed. They were asked what amount of money that the Y was willing to offer and they indicated none. The city had already indicated that we could not meet these requirements without some consideration from the Y by way of a time extension any proposal or offer from the city would be moot. At that point, the city’s hands were tied. Attached to this release is the proposal document that the YMCA brought to the March 22 meeting. We regret that the city was not given the opportunity or time to see what our citizens could approve. They deserved better. * I am working on getting and posting or attaching the document mentioned above. Below is the document referred to. To see a larger version of the image, click on it. 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__label__wiki	0.505194	0.505194	Topic Rybka Support & Discussion / Rybka Discussion / So what changed? By Graham Banks Date 2013-10-11 03:25 Upvotes 1 http://www.top-5000.nl/int/fruit.htm "...I am sorry to say that whether an engine is someone's "own work" makes little sense to me, although I understand that tournament directors would like a clear yes or no. The reason is that all engines, whether amateur or commercial, share most of the techniques. Alpha-beta (of which PVS, NegaScout and MTD(f) are only derivatives), iterative deepening, check extensions, null move, etc ... are shared by most and have been published, mostly by researchers, some of them more than 30 years ago! Sure there are many different ways to represent the board and pieces but it only affects speed, which rarely amounts to more than a few dozen Elo Points. There is one component that so far is distinct in each engine (although some older ones were probably "inspired" by Crafty): the evaluation function. But there again the evaluation features are hardly ever very original: the principles of sound chess play can be found in hundreds of books. It's hardly a secret that rooks should be placed on open files, something that Fruit does not even know (though rook mobility partly emulates this piece of knowledge). So what is left for improvisation? A lot of course, otherwise all engines would be equal. But say in terms of quantity of code they don't represent so much. Among this "lot" I think there is a large place for things that cannot be extracted: programming style and ways of linking engine components, making them work together. Not something that most would consider as a "chess-engine technique" like null move. OK let's stop here and do a little sum up with Fruit in mind: I can't think of a search feature in it that was not described before. Ditto for evaluation terms (except perhaps a few drawish-endgame rules that activate in one game in a hundred). There are specific principles that I follow in Fruit that gives it a personality somewhat (like never truncating the PV and making sure that mate-depth claims are always correct), but they probably have no impact on strength at all and could even hurt a little. Can I claim that I have written it all on my own? "Yes", I typed all the code myself. Without help??? Certainly not, hence my point: "it makes no sense". Sorry for the dramatic style ... One positive point now: instead of seeing engine authors competing against each others, I see them as cooperating (mostly indirectly) and making progress together, since they have so much in common, whether they want it or not. My opinion anyway ... " By Ray Date 2013-10-11 03:42 I don't know what you mean. MY interpretation: He is saying that ALL engines share the same ideas, none are truly original (including Fruit), the ICGA concept of originality is nonsense, and why was Vas singled out ? By Graham Banks Date 2013-10-11 03:47 > I don't know what you mean. MY interpretation: He is saying that ALL engines share the same ideas, none are truly original (including Fruit), the ICGA concept of originality is nonsense, and why was Vas singled out ? What I posted was what Fabien Letouzey said in the interview linked to. Oh I see, Fabien said that and not Ed ! Remarkable. By oudheusa Date 2013-10-11 11:48 What is Fabien's point? Is he regretting that he was part of the ICGA investigation? By Ugh Date 2013-10-11 12:02 the link to the Fabien interview (does the quote come from that?) shows a 2005 date > the link to the Fabien interview (does the quote come from that?) shows a 2005 date Correct. The quote is from an interview that was done with Fabien. Those were his words. By Charles Date 2013-10-11 12:22 The same interview is also on this playwitharena.com page. A little past half way down on the page - Listed as 96 on the page. http://www.playwitharena.com/?Newsticker:Archive_7 By RFK Date 2013-10-11 18:13 Every time I've put a question to Bob about the difference in programming style he has come back at me stating that he is not looking at programming style yet for Fabien it is a focus. There always seems to be this nit picking going on. However I have as principle to rewrite projects from scratch every few years, both to try new ideas and to accommodate with ever-changing programming style. People can find ideas (with no guarantee) or simply discover a "different" programming style. Last but not least, some programmers can gain the confidence that no special "secret technique" is needed to reach that level and that they should follow their own ideas. It's about freedom. I am not a programmer - and I will most certainly stand corrected on this -but , I would assume that both have very different programming styles. To take a broader leap! I see each individual chess engines- Fruit, Rybka, Komodo, Stockfish, and yes even Houdini, which has made its own case over time- chess engines that have absolutely reached their pinnacle of performance out of the individual programmers expertise - par excellence. And most recently in the case of Stockfish a group of programmers committing themselves to the challenge. Looking forward! No one in their right mind CAN or even should equivocate these programs to being clones/derivatives et al. For the most part they are alone in their class- and if one does crop up- it is suspect if it is with out a history! To witch hunt any one of these programmers for basic structural implementations necessary to every chess program-to suggest that one of these programmers had stolen what is basic to most chess engines in development- because, of a fraction of its basic elements are written similarly -seems to me to be a waste of time and pure non sense. What does it matter if it is basics. Yet, most programmers cannot fathom nor have insight to challenge any one of these programs (Rybka when it was in its prime) beyond the basics. To go back in time when any one of these programmers were just starting out-( you can even do this with Don vs Doch) and learning their craft -fielding ideas-to assume that they were not able and/or capable enough programmers later in achieving -in some cases ground breaking programming techniques- to evolve to where they are today, developing top seed programs, that would potentially dominate the hobby for years to come- does not only go against all reality - in my mind it just boils down to a case of petite politics concomitant with the practice of the lowest form of demagogy. By bob Date 2013-10-11 20:57 The point about "style" is a pretty important one. If you'd like, I can post Fruit's trans/ref store code, then Rybka's as derived by Richard, and then Crafty's. They ALL implement the same basic idea, that of "avoiding duplicate effort if you reach the same position at more than one point in the tree." I go for both fast AND readable, because of experience. And my "programming style" is quite different from Fabien, AND the style derived from the rybka code which matches fruit exactly in the above piece of code. There are times when the fastest possible code is needed, but there are times when the most straightforward implementation is not very far behind in speed, and using that straightforward code will make future changes or fixes easier to do since the code is easier to understand after being put aside for a year or more. That's part of the problem that the investigation turned up. Some want to harp on nonsense, everybody uses alpha/beta, everybody does this, everybody uses that idea. All true. But NOBODY writes their search exactly the same as someone else. Crafty's search, by itself (not including the capture search either) is almost 1,000 lines of code. Nobody else's search will look anything like mine. Nobody will do everything in the same order, using the same tests, etc. Writing code is a creative process, and creativity leads to uniqueness. If you want to see what I mean, I can post the above three blocks of code, plus, if you want, tt.cpp store part from stockfish. Four different programs. Only TWO have anything at all that looks similar. Those two look IDENTICAL. Let me know if you want to see the code, to get a perspective on this issue... Keep in mind that I'm not a programmer.If even I can see distinctions that are quite obvious and apparent...but, more importantly, bear in mind that I don't know if I am looking at rudimentary basics being hashed out. I don't know where in programming the essences of a chess engine is engendered and discernible. Because to me that would be where the real meat and potatoes of this issue are presented. Not in the basic structures. I can draw some small analogy -in architecture only because I spent my early years in design - you go through some rudiments in layout -formula=rules depending on materials. From there you draft out a plan-design. By choice of materials you are limited -you can really get creative and at the same time- restricted. So for me it is where did Fruit and/or Rybka get creative. That would be the place that makes them different or copies. I have been attentive in following some of the similarities, but I'm not sure how important they are when it comes to understanding the essence of each program. This is vital to my understanding. There is one problem in showing you code. A compiler turns code into semantically equivalent assembly language statements. A part of a person's "style" is removed. How do they name variables? How do they capitalize variable and procedure names? How do they indent code (not just loops). For example I do this: if (c) { Some choose to do this: if (c) That is just one difference. There are lots of other things, particularly comments. And every last bit of that is removed during compilation. There are still stylistic features in the code, to be sure, but many are lost. One person might be big on procedures, lots of small ones, another might write one big one. A good optimizing compiler might take the former and automatically turn it into the latter via inlining optimizations. In other words, it is a mixed bag of things, some of which are no longer available unless you have two source files to compare. Hence the comparison I proposed where Fruit, Stockfish and Crafty are VERY different, even though they all do the same basic things. Some here (Chris and Ed) want to preach "one function leads to one implementation" nonsense, where you can clearly see through that argument with the above 3. Rybka is a special case, because someone (Richard in this case) had to take the asm and turn it into semantically equivalent C code. The primary point there was that you CAN turn it into Fruit's hash table store code, you can not come anywhere even close to turning it into Crafty's or Stockfish's code. That's just one example of course... By RFK Date 2013-10-12 12:37 Upvotes 1 Odd, if someone were to show me an unfinished layout that was drafted by one person and later attributed to the finished product of another. We would be right where you are now. But it is with the finished body of work where relevant conclusions are drawn. We could even call the ICGA findings "The John The Baptist Verdict" In lieu of the presumed finding of the bones of - John The Baptist! A small handful of bones found in an ancient church in Bulgaria may belong to John the Baptist, the biblical figure said to have baptized Jesus. There's no way to be sure, of course, as there are no confirmed pieces of John the Baptist to compare to the fragments of bone. But the sarcophagus holding the bones was found near a second box bearing the name of St. John and his feast date (also called a holy day) of June 24. Now, new radiocarbon dating of the collagen in one of the bones pegs its age to the early first century, consistent with the New Testament and Jewish histories of John the Baptist's life. "We got some dates that are very interesting indeed," study researcher Thomas Higham of the University of Oxford told LiveScience. "They suggest that the human bone is all from the same person, it's from a male, and it has a very high likelihood of an origin in the Near East," or Middle East where John the Baptist would have lived. The bones- By Loboestepario Date 2013-10-12 19:31 He must have felt robbed even by his own loose standards of personal property By M ANSARI Date 2013-10-13 05:29 Edited 2013-10-13 05:34 Here is where people are not seeing the "elephant in the room". If you look at the readme file in Rybka, it is almost word by word the same as is mentioned by the Fruit author. I think Vas made it very clear that he went through several open source engines available at the time and he even mentions that he went through Fruit "frontward and backward" ... cannot be more specific than that. He also does mention that he wrote his own code just like Fabien does. The elephant in the room here is that Vas has done basically exactly what Fabien did and what apparently every single relevant engine writer did, yet he is being singled out and crucified for it. So in Fabien's own words "it makes no sense" to single out Vas and it certainly is proof that there is more to it than meets they eye with obvious hidden agendas by jealous or competing parties. Bob obviously has a grudge against Vas for accepting a lot of help and information by programmers to help improve his engine, but not giving back once he had achieved success. You could say he has a point in being pissed off for not wanting to follow Bob's "sharing is caring" path and avoiding going commercial like the plague, but hardly any wrong doing there ... while others simply had no answer to the superiority of Rybka in competition except this path. Again, the darkest chapter in computer chess history! By bob Date 2013-10-13 23:21 Edited 2013-10-13 23:44 There is a difference between taking ideas from others, and copying code from others. A BIG difference. Fabien has CLEARLY stated, multiple times, that he wrote his own code. He used ideas that are well-known, to be sure. But he wrote his own code. He did NOT accuse Vas of taking just ideas from Fruit, the letter he wrote is quite clear in that regard. By AWRIST Date 2013-10-14 23:31 Again, the darkest chapter in computer chess history! Of course, but compared to the military massmurderers of the USA, Britain and Israel with the terror of the NSA and secret services, all their lies to the UN and their hypocrisy overall, Bob is just a typical American computerchess cowboy who explained even to me as a complete outsider many details about the background of chess programs. Years ago I offered asyl to Amir from Israel, so I would offer a shelter to Bob, in case his USA would go bancrupt, this is the least a German could do, whose country was responsible for that ugly war crime of the Holocaust. However hate speakers like Netanjahu I would imprison in The Hague! Ed Snowden and Ed Schroder are my new heroes for the years to come. By ernest Date 2013-10-15 00:25 OMG, you are back!!! 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After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a haven for anti-Sandinista contras fighting the Marxist Nicaraguan Government and an ally to Salvadoran Government forces fighting leftist guerrillas. The country was devastated by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, which killed about 5,600 people and caused approximately $2 billion in damage. Since then, the economy has slowly rebounded. Has only a short Pacific coast but a long Caribbean shoreline, including the virtually uninhabited eastern Mosquito Coast Location: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Nicaragua and bordering the Gulf of Fonseca (North Pacific Ocean), between El Salvador and Nicaragua Geographic coordinates: 15 00 N, 86 30 W water: 200 sq km Size comparison: slightly larger than Tennessee Land Boundaries: total: 1,575 km border countries (3): Guatemala 244 km, El Salvador 391 km, Nicaragua 940 km Coastline: 823 km (Caribbean Sea 669 km, Gulf of Fonseca 163 km) continental shelf: natural extension of territory or to 200 nm Climate: subtropical in lowlands, temperate in mountains Terrain: mostly mountains in interior, narrow coastal plains Natural resources: timber, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron ore, antimony, coal, fish, hydropower Land use: agricultural land: 28.8% (2011 est.) arable land: 9.1% (2011 est.) permanent crops: 4% (2011 est.) permanent pasture: 15.7% (2011 est.) forest: 45.3% (2011 est.) Natural hazards: frequent, but generally mild, earthquakes; extremely susceptible to damaging hurricanes and floods along the Caribbean coast Current Environment Issues: urban population expanding; deforestation results from logging and the clearing of land for agricultural purposes; further land degradation and soil erosion hastened by uncontrolled development and improper land use practices such as farming of marginal lands; mining activities polluting Lago de Yojoa (the country's largest source of fresh water), as well as several rivers and streams, with heavy metals International Environment Agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands Nationality: noun: Honduran(s) adjective: Honduran Ethnic groups: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and European) 90%, Amerindian 7%, black 2%, white 1% Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian dialects Religions: Roman Catholic 46%, Protestant 41%, atheist 1%, other 2%, none 9% (2014 est.) 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Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Honduras conventional short form: Honduras local long form: Republica de Honduras local short form: Honduras etymology: the name means "depths" in Spanish and refers to the deep anchorage in the northern Bay of Trujillo Capital: name: Tegucigalpa time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: 18 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Atlantida, Choluteca, Colon, Comayagua, Copan, Cortes, El Paraiso, Francisco Morazan, Gracias a Dios, Intibuca, Islas de la Bahia, La Paz, Lempira, Ocotepeque, Olancho, Santa Barbara, Valle, Yoro Independence: 15 September 1821 (from Spain) National holiday: Independence Day, 15 September (1821) Constitution: history: several previous; latest approved 11 January 1982, effective 20 January 1982 amendments: proposed by the National Congress with at least two-thirds majority vote of the membership; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of Congress in its next annual session; constitutional articles such as the form of government, national sovereignty, the presidential term, and the procedure for amending the constitution cannot be amended; amended many times, last in 2015; note - the 2015 amendment struck down several constitutional articles on presidential term limits (2018) Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal and compulsory Executive branch: chief of state: President Juan Orlando HERNANDEZ Alvarado (since 27 January 2014); Vice Presidents Ricardo ALVAREZ, Maria RIVERA, and Olga ALVARADO (since 26 January 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government head of government: President Juan Orlando HERNANDEZ Alvarado (since 27 January 2014); Vice Presidents Ricardo ALVAREZ, Maria RIVERA, and Olga ALVARADO (since 26 January 2018) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term; election last held on 26 November 2017 (next to be held in November 2021); note - in 2015, the Constitutional Chamber of the Honduran Supreme Court struck down the constitutional provisions on presidential term limits election results: Juan Orlando HERNANDEZ Alvarado reelected president; percent of vote Juan Orlando HERNANDEZ Alvarado (PNH) 43%, Salvador NASRALLA (Alianza de Oposicion conta la Dictadura) 41.4%, Luis Orlando ZELAYA Medrano (PL) 14.7%, other .9% Legislative branch: description: unicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional (128 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed, party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms) elections: last held on 27 November 2017 (next to be held on 28 November 2021) election results: percent of vote by party - PNH 47.7%, LIBRE 23.4%, PL 20.3%, AP 3.1%, PINU 3.1%, DC 0.8%, PAC 0.8%, UD 0.8%; seats by party - PNH 61, LIBRE 30, PL 26, AP 4, PINU 4, DC 1, PAC 1, UD 1; composition - men 101, women 27, percent of women 21.1% Judicial branch: highest courts: Supreme Court of Justice or Corte Suprema de Justicia (15 principal judges, including the court president, and 7 alternates; court organized into civil, criminal, constitutional, and labor chambers); note - the court has both judicial and constitutional jurisdiction judge selection and term of office: court president elected by his peers; judges elected by the National Congress from candidates proposed by the Nominating Board, a diverse 7-member group of judicial officials and other government and non-government officials nominated by each of their organizations; judges elected by Congress for renewable, 7-year terms subordinate courts: courts of appeal; courts of first instance; justices of the peace Political parties and leaders: Alliance against the Dictatorship or Alianza de Oposicion conta la Dictadura [Salvador NASRALLA] (electoral coalition) Anti-Corruption Party or PAC [Marlene ALVARENGA] Christian Democratic Party or DC [Lucas AGUILERA] Democratic Unification Party or UD [Alfonso DIAZ] Freedom and Refoundation Party or LIBRE [Jose Manuel ZELAYA Rosales] Honduran Patriotic Alliance or AP [Romeo VASQUEZ Velasquez] Liberal Party or PL [Luis Orlando ZELAYA Medrano] National Party of Honduras or PNH [Reinaldo SANCHEZ Rivera] Innovation and Unity Party or PINU [Guillermo VALLE] International organization participation: BCIE, CACM, CD, CELAC, EITI (candidate country), FAO, G-11, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC (suspended), IOM, IPU, ISO (subscriber), ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, LAIA (observer), MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSTAH, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, Pacific Alliance (observer), PCA, Petrocaribe, SICA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WCO (suspended), WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO National symbol(s): scarlet macaw, white-tailed deer; national colors: blue, white National anthem: name: "Himno Nacional de Honduras" (National Anthem of Honduras) lyrics/music: Augusto Constancio COELLO/Carlos HARTLING note: adopted 1915; the anthem's seven verses chronicle Honduran history; on official occasions, only the chorus and last verse are sung Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Marlon Ramsses TABORA Munoz (since 24 April 2017) chancery: Suite 700, 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco consulate(s): Dallas, McAllen (TX) Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Charge d'Affaires Heide B. 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Imports - commodities: communications equipment, machinery and transport, industrial raw materials, chemical products, fuels, foodstuffs Imports - partners: US 40.3%, Guatemala 10.5%, China 8.5%, Mexico 6.2%, El Salvador 5.7%, Panama 4.4%, Costa Rica 4.2% (2017) Debt - external: $8.625 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $7.852 billion (31 December 2016 est.) Market value of publicly traded shares: n/a Exchange rates: lempiras (HNL) per US dollar - 23.74 (2017 est.) 22.995 (2016 est.) 22.995 (2015 est.) 22.098 (2014 est.) 21.137 (2013 est.) Electricity - consumption: 7.22 billion kWh (2016 est.) Electricity - imports: 195 million kWh (2016 est.) Electricity - installed generating capacity: 2.546 million kW (2016 est.) Refined petroleum products - exports: 12,870 bbl/day (2015 est.) 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Railways: total 699 km narrow gauge: 164 km 1.067-m gauge (2014) 115 1.057-m gauge420 0.914-m gauge unpaved: 11,375 km (1,543 km summer only) (2012) note: an additional 8,951 km of non-official roads used by the coffee industry Waterways: 465 km (most navigable only by small craft) (2012) by type: container ship 1, general cargo 249, oil tanker 89, other 211 (2018) Ports and terminals: major seaport(s): La Ceiba, Puerto Cortes, San Lorenzo, Tela Military branches: Honduran Armed Forces (Fuerzas Armadas de Honduras, FFAA): Army, Navy (includes Naval Infantry), Honduran Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Hondurena, FAH) (2018) Military service age and obligation: 18 years of age for voluntary 2- to 3-year military service; no conscription (2018) Military expenditures: 1.59% of GDP (2016) 1.52% of GDP (2015) 1.62% of GDP (2014) 1.55% of GDP (2013) 1.15% of GDP (2012) Disputes - International: International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the delimitation of "bolsones" (disputed areas) along the El Salvador-Honduras border in 1992 with final settlement by the parties in 2006 after an Organization of American States survey and a further ICJ ruling in 2003; the 1992 ICJ ruling advised a tripartite resolution to a maritime boundary in the Gulf of Fonseca with consideration of Honduran access to the Pacific; El Salvador continues to claim tiny Conejo Island, not mentioned in the ICJ ruling, off Honduras in the Gulf of Fonseca; Honduras claims the Belizean-administered Sapodilla Cays off the coast of Belize in its constitution, but agreed to a joint ecological park around the cays should Guatemala consent to a maritime corridor in the Caribbean under the OAS-sponsored 2002 Belize-Guatemala Differendum Refugees and internally displaced persons: IDPs: 190,000 (violence, extortion, threats, forced recruitment by urban gangs) (2016) Illicit drugs: transshipment point for drugs and narcotics; illicit producer of cannabis, cultivated on small plots and used principally for local consumption; corruption is a major problem; some money-laundering activity United StatesBrazilThailandItalyHong KongRussiaCanadaCzechiaPortugalPhilippinesGermanyIndiaChinaMexicoPanamaSpainUnited KingdomIsraelArgentinaMalaysiaFranceJapanAustraliaIndonesiaEcuadorColombiaChileVenezuelaPeruIrelandSingaporeNetherlandsEgyptSerbiaBurmaSouth AfricaGreeceSwitzerlandRomaniaSwedenDominican RepublicNorwayVietnamAustriaTaiwanCosta RicaUnited Arab EmiratesUkraineBangladeshNepalLebanonMozambiqueMoroccoBoliviaNorth MacedoniaBelgiumThe BahamasCroatiaMauritiusQatarAngolaCambodiaMaltaAlbaniaEstoniaPuerto RicoNew ZealandHondurasFinlandHungaryPakistanMoldovaCyprusKazakhstanJamaicaSri LankaMaldivesSaint Kitts and NevisBulgariaMalawiTurkeyUruguaySenegalLuxembourgFrench GuianaBelizeSaudi ArabiaEl SalvadorNicaraguaLithuaniaTrinidad and TobagoAzerbaijanSaint LuciaUgandaPolandMongolia « Previous Country \| Next Country » Back to Flag Counter Overview	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3528
__label__cc	0.634455	0.365545	Monday Dec 12 2016 Happy birthday to my lovely nana!!! This week went well! So on Thursday, I was a little sick so I rested for a bit.So I would love to talk about the mercy that God has for all of us. We finally left the house and my head still hurt really bad but we needed to work so we left and I could only think, "I really don't want to be walking and I just want pizza". That was weird cause Im not the biggest pizza lover haha... So I was talking to my comp and I told her about a pizza place called DeliVery that does delivery pizza and that we should order it haha, she didn't seem to interested but I really was just not feeling good. So we kept going, and we did our 10 contacts for the day and then as we were walking around on a street to do more contacts, that has like lots of places to eat, I looked over at my comp and said, "hey wanna contact in there?" its a place called "LOFT" and its like a cafeteria and Ive only been there for ice cream haha but we were passing out Christmas pass along cards and trying to talking to the people about serving how Christ served, for this month. So my comp wanted to so as we walked over, we both just started getting really nervous hahah there were a lot of people and some dressed more fancy and had meetings or something, so we started to justify every reason why we shouldn't, like, "they're talking", "they're eating", "they're in business meetings", "maybe they'll all say no". So we almost didn't and then I told my comp, "look what Satan is doing to us, our spirits want to share the message and they have no fear to do so, but our bodies are scared of just other normal humans, lets go!" So we both took a big breathe and went up and we presented to two owners of the Ice Cream place and the other, a Burger place, our message and asked if it was okay to share with everyone and they were really happy about it and said, "yes!" so we talked to everyone and even a woman that didn't want one, but after explaining what we are doing for these 25 days of Christmas on mormon.org she ended up wanting one haha its really cool to see the change like that in people really fast! Literally everyone wanted one! Another group was a worker for the pizza place, and we gave her one and then these two other workers in the pizza place asked for one and then they said, "can we make you girls a pizza?" A FREE PIZZA!!!! And that is the Mercy of God, that even though I just wanted to rest and eat pizza, I did the work and HE gave us a free pizza! That man amazes me! I love Mormon chapter 9 how its talks so much about miracles and how God is a God of miracles and who ever says that He isn't, doesn't understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope you all have a fantastic week getting ready for Christmas and all! I love this month! Cala Cala (11) Cochabamba (16) Jaihuayco (12) Peru MTC (5) Hermana Geertsen Called to serve in the Bolivia Cochabamba Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Feb 2016 - Aug 2017 Email Saige Copyright © Saige Geertsen Powered by	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3531
__label__wiki	0.757228	0.757228	Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 31 March 2014 Happy Birthday this week to Dominic Bannister, Thomas Brennan, Richard Goodman, Alfredo Melao, Marie Sato, Yousif Shehabi, Barry Walsh WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONS – The World Masters Indoor Championships took place in Budapest, Hungary from the 25-30 March. ANTHONY WHITEMAN V40 came away with 2 gold medals and GREG DUNSON V50 won a Gold Medal. ANTHONY in his first appearance in a World Masters Championships won the Gold Medal in his number 1 event the 800m, he eased through the heats (2:01.42) then won his semi- final (2:03.44) in the final he moved up a gear or two winning the Gold Medal (1:52.60). ANTHONY stepped up to the 3000m and proved too strong for the opposition winning the Gold Medal (SB 8:49.86) finishing 12.82 seconds in front of the runner up, his run ranks him UK No.2 V40 in 2014. GREG DUNSON V50 was competing in his first Indoor Championships after winning 3 Outdoor Hurdles titles. GREG won his heat (8.78) and in the final secured the Gold Medal (8.53). NENGI OSSAI V35 competing in his first Indoor Championships opened his 60m account winning Heat 5 in a personal best (6.99) taking .11 of a second off his V35 time in 2011, which ranks him UK No.3 V35 in 2014. NENGI won his semi-final (7.04), in the Final he finished just outside the medals in 4th place (7.05). For the remaining newsletter information and results Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter 24 March 2014 Posted on 24/03/2014 15/01/2016 by nickm2013 Hi All, Happy Birthday this week to Joe Bamford, Ray Bell, Anicia Brown, Ella Cohen, Douglas Curwen-Reed, Elliot Dee, Samuel Lee, Patrick Pearce, Ben Rochford, Roger Simons, Leon Sinclair, Jeremy Sothcott, Neville Thompson For the remaining newsletter information and results Read More Hi All, Happy Birthday this week to Michelle Carey, Djanira Costa, Bami Falana, Renard Frederick, Antonio Infantino, Eric Mayers, Will Ryle-Hodges, Daniel Housley, Jade Lally, Patricia Mbata, San Scheer, Chris Scott, Louis Ubaka, Simon Zefferertt Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Main Weekly Newsletter 10 March 2014 Hi All, Happy Birthday this week to Saleh Al-Minji, Carole Brown, Claire Coomey, Daniel Davies, James Grant, Conrad Holland, Patrick Jacobs, Dita JaJa, Kieran Moreland, Charlton Omorogbe, Jake Shelley, Sophia Taglia DAVE BEDFORD RECEIVES HIS OBE – Dave received his OBE from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace on 4 March. Dave recently stepped aside from his race director role at the London Marathon to focus on assembling the elite field. “But I’m more proud to be part of an incredible event whose fundraising has totalled over half a billion pounds for charitable causes since its inception and attracts the world’s best distance runners to London each year”. Photograph attached RICHARD GOODMAN WINS INTER COUNTIES – Richard turned the tables on Steve Vernon at Cofton Park in Birmingham last Saturday. Richard who just lost out in the National won this time by 9 seconds (33.54). Other notable performances came from our Under 17 athletes SOPHIA PARVIZI-WAYNE 9th (19.54), GREG COOKE 25th (19.19) and AMY CAMPBELL 21st (29.44) in the Senior Women’s race. Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Indoor Weekly Newsletter Thursday 10 March 2014 The fixtures shown are just the basic information. For all Information on each fixture (How to enter etc) please refer to the two attached documents. Events that have a MARCH closing date – are 13/15 Pentathlon at Lee Valley on Sunday 30 March, Entries close on Wednesday 19 March. Under 13/15 Open at Lee Valley on Sunday 30 March, Entries close on Sunday 23 March. Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Main Weekly Newsletter Thursday 3 March 2014 Happy Birthday this week to Khalid-Ali Ahmed, Saleh Al-Minji, James Grant, Patrick Jacobs, Dita JaJa, Lianne Langford, Harry Lodovica, Kieran Moreland, Charlton Omorogbe, Ian Rawlinson, Elma Rizvanovic, Sarah Sharnia, Dian Taylor SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS AT ENGLAND U15/U17/U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS – which place in Sheffield over the week-end, our UK No.1 U20 sprinter OJIE EDOBURUN U20 won the 60m Silver Medal (6.73) just 2 hundredths of a second behind the winner. DYLAN CARLSSON-SMITH U17 who is UK No.3 U17 in 2014 claimed the Pole Vault Bronze Medal (4.00m) Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Indoor Weekly Newsletter Thursday 3 March 2014 Events that have a MARCH closing date – are Birmingham Open Meeting on Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March, Closing date paper entries Entries Closed, online entries Saturday 8 March. 13/15 Pentathlon at Lee Valley on Sunday 30 March, Entries close on Wednesday 19 March. Under 13/15 Open at Lee Valley on Sunday 30 March, Entries close on Sunday 23 March.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3536
__label__cc	0.637686	0.362314	Dueling tax plans Page 2 of 10 First 1234 ... Last Thread: Dueling tax plans A full-page open letter to Donald Trump and California's Congressmen appears in today's Los Angeles Times. Steve White, president of the California Association of Realtors, denounces the House tax plan as "catastrophic" because "it would punish homeowners, eliminate the financial benefits for homebuyers and leave hundreds of thousands of people across California much worse off than they are today." Saying "our economic future is at risk," White encourages Californians to call their Congressmen and urge them to reject the "misguided" House proposal. People in all 50 states need to do that. This is why we don't need more tax cuts for the wealthy: World's richest 1% control more than half of all wealth http://www.cbsnews.com/news/richest-...of-all-wealth/ Johnson says the plan benefits big corporations more than smaller businesses. Hey, Senator, what about the middle class? Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is first Republican to oppose GOP tax package http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017...x-package.html Why is Congress trying to give big tax cuts to the big corporations anyway? Reagan did that because he thought business owners would have more money and would hire more workers and give big pay raises and it didn't work. They just kept all the money they saved and got even richer. Have the Democrats come up with a tax plan? All I hear about are the Republicans. Further proof that Republicans care about big corporations but not about the middle class: New Senate tax bill hides $515 billion of gimmicks, would end benefits for individuals after 2025 http://www.crfb.org/blogs/new-senate...llion-gimmicks Tax cuts for the big corporations and the wealthiest Americans will definitely not lead to more jobs and higher wages for the middle class, as we learn from the verbal battle between Orrin Hatch and Sherrod Brown: This remarkable, angry exchange between senators unmasks the GOP's tax-cut lies http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...=.eb6fe2cc9831 Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik discovered that the GOP tax plans would change the way inflation is calculated and would result in higher taxes for the middle class, who, as we all know, Republicans do not care about. The chained CPI: Another secret tax hike for the middle class slipped into the GOP tax bills This week the Senate will vote on the Republicans' tax plan. Those of us who are not among the wealthiest Americans should hope and pray it doesn't pass. This headline says it all: Senate GOP tax bill would cost $1.4 trillion and hit poor and middle class harder than estimated, CBO says http://www.theweek.com/speedreads/73...mated-cbo-says CNN says there are seven Republican senators who are opposed to the tax plan, so it may not pass. Trump keeps saying it will pass but he said the same thing about the healthcare plan. When are they supposed to vote? Orrin Hatch wants to have a vote by Friday but if they can't make enough changes to secure the votes of Flake, Corker, McCain and the others who are opposed, I'm betting the vote will be postponed. I hope it will be canceled completely. Those big tax cuts for the wealthy will not "trickle down" to the middle class, despite what the President keeps saying. Reagan already tried that -- and the rich just got richer. Senators scramble to advance a tax bill that increasingly rewards the wealthy http://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/us...publicans.html	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3543
__label__wiki	0.538705	0.538705	04_Worked_Examples Sample Exercise 4.1 Relating Relative Numbers of Anions and Cations to Chemical Formulas The accompanying diagram represents an aqueous solution of either MgCl 2, KCl, or K2SO4. Which solution does the drawing best represent? Analyze We are asked to associate the charged spheres in the diagram with ions present in a solution of an ionic substance. Plan We examine each ionic substance given to determine the relative numbers and charges of its ions. We then correlate these ionic species with the ones shown in the diagram. Solve The diagram shows twice as many cations as anions, consistent with the formulation K2SO4. Check Notice that the net charge in the diagram is zero, as it must be if it is to represent an ionic substance. Practice Exercise 1 If you have an aqueous solution that contains 1.5 moles of HCl, how many moles of ions are in the solution? (a) 1.0, (b) 1.5, (c) 2.0, (d) 2.5, (e) 3. If you were to draw diagrams representing aqueous solutions of (a) NiSO4, (b) Ca(NO3)2, (c) Na3PO4, (d) Al2(SO4)3, how many anions would you show if each diagram contained six cations? Chemistry: The Central Science, 13th Edition Brown/LeMay/Bursten/Murphy/Woodward/Stoltzfus © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. Sample Exercise 4.2 Using Solubility Rules Classify these ionic compounds as soluble or insoluble in water: (a) sodium carbonate, Na2CO3, (b) lead sulfate, PbSO4. Analyze We are given the names and formulas of two ionic compounds and asked to predict whether they are soluble or insoluble in water. Plan We can use Table 4.1 to answer the question. Thus, we need to focus on the anion in each compound because the table is organized by anions. (a) According to Table 4.1, most carbonates are insoluble. But carbonates of the alkali metal cations (such as sodium ion) are an exception to this rule and are soluble. Thus, Na2CO3 is soluble in water. (b) Table 4.1 indicates that although most sulfates are water soluble, the sulfate of Pb 2+ is an exception. Thus, PbSO4 is insoluble in water. Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water? (a) (NH4)2S, (b) CaCO3, (c) NaOH, (d) Ag2SO4, (e) Pb(CH3COO)2. Classify the following compounds as soluble or insoluble in water: (a) cobalt(II) hydroxide, (b) barium nitrate, (c) ammonium phosphate. Sample Exercise 4.3 Predicting a Metathesis Reaction (a) Predict the identity of the precipitate that forms when aqueous solutions of BaCl 2 and K2SO4 are mixed. (b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Analyze We are given two ionic reactants and asked to predict the insoluble product that they form. Plan We need to write the ions present in the reactants and exchange the anions between the two cations. Once we have written the chemical formulas for these products, we can use Table 4.1 to determine which is insoluble in water. Knowing the products also allows us to write the equation for the reaction. (a) The reactants contain Ba2+, Cl–, K+, and SO42− ions. Exchanging the anions gives us BaSO4 and KCl. According to Table 4.1, most compounds of SO42– are soluble but those of Ba2+ are not. Thus, BaSO4 is insoluble and will precipitate from solution. KCl is soluble. (b) From part (a) we know the chemical formulas of the products, BaSO4 and KCl. The balanced equation is Yes or No: Will a precipitate form when solutions of Ba(NO3)2 and KOH are mixed? (a) What compound precipitates when aqueous solutions of Fe2(SO4)3 and LiOH are mixed? (b) Write a balanced equation for the reaction. Sample Exercise 4.4 Writing a Net Ionic Equation Write the net ionic equation for the precipitation reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of calcium chloride and sodium carbonate are mixed. Analyze Our task is to write a net ionic equation for a precipitation reaction, given the names of the reactants present in solution. Plan We write the chemical formulas of the reactants and products and then determine which product is insoluble. We then write and balance the molecular equation. Next, we write each soluble strong electrolyte as separated ions to obtain the complete ionic equation. Finally, we eliminate the spectator ions to obtain the net ionic equation. Solve Calcium chloride is composed of calcium ions, Ca2+, and chloride ions, Cl–; hence, an aqueous solution of the substance is CaCl2(aq). Sodium carbonate is composed of Na+ ions and CO32– ions; hence, an aqueous solution of the compound is Na2CO3(aq). In the molecular equations for precipitation reactions, the anions and cations appear to exchange partners. Thus, we put Ca2+ and CO32– together to give CaCO3 and Na+ and Cl– together to give NaCl. According to the solubility guidelines in Table 4.1, CaCO3 is insoluble and NaCl is soluble. The balanced molecular equation is In a complete ionic equation, only dissolved strong electrolytes (such as soluble ionic compounds) are written as separate ions. As the (aq) designations remind us, CaCl2, Na2CO3, and NaCl are all dissolved in the solution. Furthermore, they are all strong electrolytes. CaCO3 is an ionic compound, but it is not soluble. We do not write the formula of any insoluble compound as its component ions. Thus, the complete ionic equation is The spectator ions are Na+ and Cl–. Canceling them gives the following net ionic equation: Check We can check our result by confirming that both the elements and the electric charge are balanced. Each side has one Ca, one C, and three O, and the net charge on each side equals 0. Comment If none of the ions in an ionic equation is removed from solution or changed in some way, all ions are spectator ions and a reaction does not occur. What happens when you mix an aqueous solution of sodium nitrate with an aqueous solution of barium chloride? (a) There is no reaction; all possible products are soluble. (b) Only barium nitrate precipitates. (c) Only sodium chloride precipitates. (d) Both barium nitrate and sodium chloride precipitate. (e) Nothing; barium chloride is not soluble and it stays as a precipitate. Write the net ionic equation for the precipitation reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of silver nitrate and potassium phosphate are mixed. Sample Exercise 4.5 Comparing Acid Strengths The following diagrams represent aqueous solutions of acids HX, HY, and HZ, with water molecules omitted for clarity. Rank the acids from strongest to weakest. Analyze We are asked to rank three acids from strongest to weakest, based on schematic drawings of their solutions. Plan We can determine the relative numbers of uncharged molecular species in the diagrams. The strongest acid is the one with the most H+ ions and fewest undissociated molecules in solution. The weakest acid is the one with the largest number of undissociated molecules. Solve The order is HY > HZ > HX. HY is a strong acid because it is totally ionized (no HY molecules in solution), whereas both HX and HZ are weak acids, whose solutions consist of a mixture of molecules and ions. Because HZ contains more H+ ions and fewer molecules than HX, it is a stronger acid. A set of aqueous solutions are prepared containing different acids at the same concentration: acetic acid, chloric acid and hydrobromic acid. Which solution(s) are the most electrically conductive? (a) chloric acid, (b) hydrobromic acid, (c) acetic acid, (d) both chloric acid and hydrobromic acid, (e) all three solutions have the same electrical conductivity. Imagine a diagram showing 10 Na+ ions and 10 OH– ions. If this solution were mixed with the one pictured above for HY, what species would be present in a diagram that represents the combined solutions after any possible reaction? Sample Exercise 4.6 Identifying Strong, Weak, and Nonelectrolytes Classify these dissolved substances as a strong electrolyte, weak electrolyte, or nonelectrolyte: CaCl2, HNO3, C2H5OH (ethanol), HCOOH (formic acid), KOH. Analyze We are given several chemical formulas and asked to classify each substance as a strong electrolyte, weak electrolyte, or nonelectrolyte. Plan The approach we take is outlined in Table 4.3. We can predict whether a substance is ionic or molecular based on its composition. As we saw in Section 2.7, most ionic compounds we encounter in this text are composed of a metal and a nonmetal, whereas most molecular compounds are composed only of nonmetals. Solve Two compounds fit the criteria for ionic compounds: CaCl2 and KOH. Because Table 4.3 tells us that all ionic compounds are strong electrolytes, that is how we classify these two substances. The three remaining compounds are molecular. Two of these molecular substances, HNO3 and HCOOH, are acids. Nitric acid, HNO3, is a common strong acid, as shown in Table 4.2, and therefore is a strong electrolyte. Because most acids are weak acids, our best guess would be that HCOOH is a weak acid (weak electrolyte), which is in fact the case. The remaining molecular compound, C2H5OH, is neither an acid nor a base, so it is a nonelectrolyte. Comment Although ethanol, C2H5OH, has an OH group, it is not a metal hydroxide and therefore not a base. Rather ethanol is a member of a class of organic compounds that have C—OH bonds, which are known as alcohols. (Section 2.9) Organic compounds containing the COOH group are called carboxylic acids (Chapter 16). Molecules that have this group are weak acids. Which of these substances, when dissolved in water, is a strong electrolyte? (a) ammonia, (b) hydrofluoric acid, (c) folic acid, (d) sodium nitrate, (e) sucrose. Consider solutions in which 0.1 mol of each of the following compounds is dissolved in 1 L of water: Ca(NO3)2 (calcium nitrate), C6H12O6 (glucose), NaCH3COO (sodium acetate), and CH3COOH (acetic acid). Rank the solutions in order of increasing electrical conductivity, knowing that the greater the number of ions in solution, the greater the Sample Exercise 4.7 Writing Chemical Equations for a Neutralization For the reaction between aqueous solutions of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and barium hydroxide, Ba(OH2), write (a) the balanced molecular equation, (b) the complete ionic equation, (c) the net ionic equation. Analyze We are given the chemical formulas for an acid and a base and asked to write a balanced molecular equation, a complete ionic equation, and a net ionic equation for their neutralization reaction. Plan As Equation 4.12 and the italicized statement that follows it indicate, neutralization reactions form two products, H2O and a salt. We examine the cation of the base and the anion of the acid to determine the composition of the salt. (a) The salt contains the cation of the base (Ba2+) and the anion of the acid (CH3COO–). Thus, the salt formula is Ba(CH3COO)2. According to Table 4.1, this compound is soluble in water. The unbalanced molecular equation for the neutralization reaction is To balance this equation, we must provide two molecules of CH3COOH to furnish the two CH3COO– ions and to supply the two H+ ions needed to combine with the two the two H+ ions needed to combine with the two OH– ions of the base. The balanced molecular equation is (b) To write the complete ionic equation, we identify the strong electrolytes and break them into ions. In this case Ba(OH2) and Ba(CH3COO)2 are both water-soluble ionic compounds and hence strong water-soluble ionic compounds and hence strong (c) Eliminating the spectator ion, Ba2+, and simplifying coefficients gives the net ionic equation: Check We can determine whether the molecular equation is balanced by counting the number of atoms of each kind on both sides of the arrow (10 H, 6 O, 4 C, and 1 Ba on each side). However, it is often easier to check equations by counting groups: There are 2 CH3COO groups, as well as 1 Ba, and 4 additional H atoms and 2 additional O atoms on each side of the equation. The net ionic equation checks out because the numbers of each kind of element and the net charge are the same on both sides of the equation. Which is the correct net ionic equation for the reaction of aqueous ammonia with nitric acid? For the reaction of phosphorous acid (H3PO3) and potassium hydroxide (KOH), write (a) the balanced molecular equation and (b) the net ionic equation. Sample Exercise 4.8 Determining Oxidation Numbers Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in (a) H2S, (b) S8, (c) SCl2, (d) Na2SO3, (e) SO42–. Analyze We are asked to determine the oxidation number of sulfur in two molecular species, in the elemental form, and in two substances containing ions. Plan In each species the sum of oxidation numbers of all the atoms must equal the charge on the species. We will use the rules outlined previously to assign oxidation numbers. (a) When bonded to a nonmetal, hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1. Because the H2S molecule is neutral, the sum of the oxidation numbers must equal zero. Letting x equal the oxidation number of S, we have 2(+1) + x = 0. Thus, S has an oxidation number of –2. (b) Because S8 is an elemental form of sulfur, the oxidation number of S is 0. (c) Because SCl2 is a binary compound, we expect chlorine to have an oxidation number of –1. The sum of the oxidation numbers must equal zero. Letting x equal the oxidation number of S, we have x + 2(–1) = 0. Consequently, the oxidation number of S must be +2. (d) Sodium, an alkali metal, always has an oxidation number of +1 in its compounds. Oxygen commonly has an oxidation state of –2. Letting x equal the oxidation number of S, we have 21 + 12 + x + 31 – 22 = 0. Therefore, the oxidation number of S in this compound (Na2SO3) is +4. (e) The oxidation state of O is –2. The sum of the oxidation numbers equals –2, the net charge of the SO42– ion. Thus, we have x + 41 – 22 = –2. From this relation we conclude that the oxidation number of S in this ion is +6. Comment These examples illustrate that the oxidation number of a given element depends on the compound in which it occurs. The oxidation numbers of sulfur, as seen in these examples, range from –2 to +6. In which compound is the oxidation state of oxygen –1? (a) O2, (b) H2O, (c) H2SO4, (d) H2O2, (e) KCH3COO. What is the oxidation state of the boldfaced element in (a) P2O5, (b) NaH, (c) Cr2O72–, (d) SnBr4, (e) BaO2? Sample Exercise 4.9 Writing Equations for Oxidation-Reduction Write the balanced molecular and net ionic equations for the reaction of aluminum with hydrobromic acid. Analyze We must write two equations—molecular and net ionic—for the redox reaction between a metal and an acid Plan Metals react with acids to form salts and H2 gas. To write the balanced equations, we must write the chemical formulas for the two reactants and then determine the formula of the salt, which is composed of the cation formed by the metal and the anion of the acid. Solve The reactants are Al and HBr. The cation formed by Al is Al3+ and the anion from hydrobromic acid is Br–. Thus, the salt formed in the reaction is AlBr3. Writing the reactants and products and the balancing the equation gives the molecular equation: Both HBr and AlBr3 are soluble strong electrolytes. Thus, the complete ionic equation is Because Br– is a spectator ion, the net ionic equation is Comment The substance oxidized is the aluminum metal because its oxidation state changes from 0 in the metal to +3 in the cation, thereby increasing in oxidation number. The H+ is reduced because its oxidation state changes from +1 in the acid to 0 in H2. Which of the following statements is true about the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate? (a) Zinc is oxidized, and copper on is reduced. (b) Zinc is reduced, and copper ion is oxidized. (c) All reactants and products are soluble strong electrolytes. (d) The oxidation state of copper in copper sulfate is 0. (e) More than one of the previous choices are true. (a) Write the balanced molecular and net ionic equations for the reaction between magnesium and cobalt(II) sulfate. (b) What is oxidized and what is reduced in the reaction? Sample Exercise 4.10 Determining When an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction Can Occur Will an aqueous solution of iron(II) chloride oxidize magnesium metal? If so, write the balanced molecular and net ionic equations for the reaction. Analyze We are given two substances—an aqueous salt, FeCl2, and a metal, Mg—and asked if they react with Plan A reaction occurs if the reactant that is a metal in its elemental form (Mg) is located above the reactant that is a metal in its oxidized form (Fe2+) in Table 4.5. If the reaction occurs, the Fe2+ ion in FeCl2 is reduced to Fe, and the Mg is oxidized to Mg2+. Solve Because Mg is above Fe in the table, the reaction occurs. To write the formula for the salt produced in the reaction, we must remember the charges on common ions. Magnesium is always present in compounds as Mg 2+; the chloride ion is Cl–. The magnesium salt formed in the reaction is MgCl 2, meaning the balanced molecular equation is Both FeCl2 and MgCl2 are soluble strong electrolytes and can be written in ionic form, which shows us that Cl– is a spectator ion in the reaction. The net ionic equation is The net ionic equation shows that Mg is oxidized and Fe 2+ is reduced in this reaction. Check Note that the net ionic equation is balanced with respect to both charge and mass. Which of these metals is the easiest to oxidize? (a) gold, (b) lithium, (c) iron, (d) sodium, (e) aluminum. Which of the following metals will be oxidized by Pb(NO3)2: Zn, Cu, Fe? Sample Exercise 4.11 Calculating Molarity Calculate the molarity of a solution made by dissolving 23.4 g of sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) in enough water to form 125 mL of solution. Analyze We are given the number of grams of solute (23.4 g), its chemical formula (Na2SO4), and the volume of the solution (125 mL) and asked to calculate the molarity of the solution. Plan We can calculate molarity using Equation 4.32. To do so, we must convert the number of grams of solute to moles and the volume of the solution from milliliters to liters. Solve The number of moles of Na2SO4 is obtained by using its molar mass: Converting the volume of the solution to liters: Thus, the molarity is Check Because the numerator is only slightly larger than the denominator, it is reasonable for the answer to be a little over 1 M. The units (mol/L) are appropriate for molarity, and three significant figures are appropriate for the answer because each of the initial pieces of data had three significant figures. What is the molarity of a solution that is made by dissolving 3.68 g of sucrose (C12H22O11) in sufficient water to form 275.0 mL of solution? (a) 13.4 M, (b) 7.43 × 10–2 M, (c) 3.91 × 10–2 M, (d) 7.43 × 10–5 M, (e) 3.91 × 10–5 M. Calculate the molarity of a solution made by dissolving 5.00 g of glucose (C6H12O6) in sufficient water to form exactly 100 mL of solution. Sample Exercise 4.12 Calculating Molar Concentrations of Ions What is the molar concentration of each ion present in a 0.025 M aqueous solution of calcium nitrate? Analyze We are given the concentration of the ionic compound used to make the solution and asked to determine the concentrations of the ions in the solution. Plan We can use the subscripts in the chemical formula of the compound to determine the relative ion concentrations. Solve Calcium nitrate is composed of calcium ions (Ca)+2 and nitrate ions (NO3–), so its chemical formula is Ca(NO3)2. Because there are two NO3– ions for each Ca2+ ion, each mole of Ca(NO3)2 that dissolves dissociates into 1 mol of Ca2+ and 2 mol of NO3–. Thus, a solution that is 0.025 M in Ca(NO3)2 is 0.025 M in Ca2+ and 2 × 0.025 M = 0.050 M in NO3–: Check The concentration of NO3– ions is twice that of Ca2+ ions, as the subscript 2 after the NO3– in the chemical formula Ca(NO3)2 suggests. What is the ratio of the concentration of potassium ions to the concentration of carbonate ions in a 0.015 M solution of potassium carbonate? (a) 1:0.015, (b) 0.015:1, (c) 1:1, (d) 1:2, (e) 2:1. What is the molar concentration of K+ ions in a 0.015 M solution of potassium carbonate? Sample Exercise 4.13 Using Molarity to Calculate Grams of Solute How many grams of Na2SO4 are required to make 0.350 L of 0.500 M Na2SO4? Analyze We are given the volume of the solution (0.350 L), its concentration (0.500 M), and the identity of the solute Na2SO4 and asked to calculate the number of grams of the solute in the solution. Plan We can use the definition of molarity (Equation 4.32) to determine the number of moles of solute, and then convert moles to grams using the molar mass of the solute. Solve Calculating the moles of Na2SO4 using the molarity and volume of solution gives Because each mole of Na2SO4 has a mass of 142.1 g, the required number of grams of Na2SO4 is Check The magnitude of the answer, the units, and the number of significant figures are all appropriate. What is the concentration of ammonia in a solution made by dissolving 3.75 g of ammonia in 120.0 L of water? (a) 1.84 × 10–3 M, (b) 3.78 × 10–2 M, (c) 0.0313 M, (d) 1.84 M, (e) 7.05 M. (a) How many grams of Na2SO4 are there in 15 mL of 0.50 M Na2SO4? (b) How many milliliters of 0.50 M Na2SO4 solution are needed to provide 0.038 mol of this salt? Sample Exercise 4.14 Preparing a Solution by Dilution How many milliliters of 3.0 M H2SO4 are needed to make 450 mL of 0.10 M H2SO4? Analyze We need to dilute a concentrated solution. We are given the molarity of a more concentrated solution (3.0 M) and the volume and molarity of a more dilute one containing the same solute (450 mL of 0.10 M solution). We must calculate the volume of the concentrated solution needed to prepare the dilute solution. Plan We can calculate the number of moles of solute, H2SO4, in the dilute solution and then calculate the volume of the concentrated solution needed to supply this amount of solute. Alternatively, we can directly apply Equation 4.34. Let’s compare the two methods. Solve Calculating the moles of H2SO4 in the dilute solution: Converting the volume of the solution to liters: Calculating the volume of the concentrated solution that contains 0.045 mol H2SO4: Converting liters to milliliters gives 15 mL. If we apply Equation 4.34, we get the same result: Either way, we see that if we start with 15 mL of 3.0 M H2SO4 and dilute it to a total volume of 450 mL, the desired 0.10 M solution will be obtained. Check The calculated volume seems reasonable because a small volume of concentrated solution is used to prepare a large volume of dilute solution. Comment The first approach can also be used to find the final concentration when two solutions of different concentrations are mixed, whereas the second approach, using Equation 4.34, can be used only for diluting a concentrated solution with pure solvent. What volume of a 1.00 M stock solution of glucose must be used to make 500.0 mL of a 1.75 ✕ 10–2 M glucose solution in water? (a) 1.75 mL, (b) 8.75 mL, (c) 48.6 mL, (d) 57.1 mL, (e) 28,570 mL. (a) What volume of 2.50 M lead(II) nitrate solution contains 0.0500 mol of Pb2+? (b) How many milliliters of 5.0 M K2Cr2O7 solution must be diluted to prepare 250 mL of 0.10 M solution? (c) If 10.0 mL of a 10.0 M stock solution of NaOH is diluted to 250 mL, what is the concentration of the resulting stock solution? Sample Exercise 4.15 Using Mass Relations in a Neutralization How many grams of Ca(OH)2 are needed to neutralize 25.0 mL of 0.100 M HNO3? Analyze The reactants are an acid, HNO3, and a base, Ca(OH)2. The volume and molarity of HNO3 are given, and we are asked how many grams of Ca(OH)2 are needed to neutralize this quantity of HNO3. Plan Following the steps outlined by the green arrows in Figure 4.17, we use the molarity and volume of the HNO3 solution (substance B in Figure 4.17) to calculate the number of moles of HNO3. We then use the balanced equation to relate moles of HNO3 to moles of Ca(OH)2 (substance A). Finally, we use the molar mass to convert moles to grams of Ca(OH)2: Solve The product of the molar concentration of a solution and its volume in liters gives the number of moles of solute: Because this is a neutralization reaction, HNO3 and Ca(OH)2 react to form H2O and the salt containing Ca2+ and NO3–: Check The answer is reasonable because a small volume of dilute acid requires only a small amount of base to neutralize it. How many milligrams of sodium sulfide are needed to completely react with 25.00 mL of a 0.0100 M aqueous solution of cadmium nitrate, to form a precipitate of CdS(s)? (a) 13.8 mg, (b) 19.5 mg, (c) 23.5 mg, (d) 32.1 mg, (e) 39.0 mg. (a) How many grams of NaOH are needed to neutralize 20.0 mL of 0.150 M H2SO4 solution? (b) How many liters of 0.500 M HCl(aq) are needed to react completely with 0.100 mol of Pb(NO3)2(aq), forming a precipitate of PbCl2(s)? Sample Exercise 4.16 Determining Solution Concentration by an Acid–Base Titration One commercial method used to peel potatoes is to soak them in a NaOH solution for a short time and then remove the potatoes and spray off the peel. The NaOH concentration is normally 3 to 6 M, and the solution must be analyzed periodically. In one such analysis, 45.7 mL of 0.500 M H2SO4 is required to neutralize 20.0 mL of NaOH solution. What is the concentration of the NaOH solution? Analyze We are given the volume (45.7 mL) and molarity (0.500 M) of an H2SO4 solution (the standard solution) that reacts completely with 20.0 mL of NaOH solution. We are asked to calculate the molarity of the NaOH solution. Plan Following the steps given in Figure 4.19, we use the H2SO4 volume and molarity to calculate the number of moles of H2SO4. Then we can use this quantity and the balanced equation for the reaction to calculate moles of NaOH. Finally, we can use moles of NaOH and the NaOH volume to calculate NaOH molarity. Solve The number of moles of H2SO4 is the product of the volume and molarity of this solution: Acids react with metal hydroxides to form water and a salt. Thus, the balanced equation for the neutralization reaction is According to the balanced equation, 1 mol H2SO4 mol NaOH. Therefore, Knowing the number of moles of NaOH in 20.0 mL of solution allows us to calculate the molarity of this solution: What is the molarity of an HCl solution if 27.3 mL of it neutralizes 134.5 mL of 0.0165 M Ba(OH)2? (a) 0.0444 M, (b) 0.0813 M, (c) 0.163 M, (d) 0.325 M, (e) 3.35 M. What is the molarity of a NaOH solution if 48.0 mL neutralizes 35.0 mL of 0.144 M H2SO4? Sample Exercise 4.17 Determining the Quantity of Solute by The quantity of Cl– in a municipal water supply is determined by titrating the sample with Ag +. The precipitation reaction taking place during the titration is The end point in this type of titration is marked by a change in color of a special type of indicator. (a) How many grams of chloride ion are in a sample of the water if 20.2 mL of 0.100 M Ag+ is needed to react with all the chloride in the sample? (b) If the sample has a mass of 10.0 g, what percentage of Cl– does it contain? Analyze We are given the volume (20.2 mL) and molarity (0.100 M) of a solution of Ag+ and the chemical equation for reaction of this ion with Cl–. We are asked to calculate the number of grams of Cl– in the sample and the mass percentage of Cl– in the sample. (a) Plan We can use the procedure outlined by the green arrows in Figure 4.17. We begin by using the volume and molarity of Ag to calculate the number of moles of Ag+ used in the titration. We then use the balanced equation to determine the moles of Cl– in the sample and from that the grams of Cl–. From the balanced equation we see that 1 mol Ag+ mol Cl–. Using this information and the molar mass of Cl, (b) Plan To calculate the percentage of Cl– in the sample, we compare the number of grams of Cl– in the sample, 7.17 × 10–2 g, with the original mass of the sample, 10.0 g. Comment Chloride ion is one of the most common ions in water and sewage. Ocean water contains 1.92% Cl–. Whether water containing Cl– tastes salty depends on the other ions present. If the only accompanying ions are Na +, a salty taste may be detected with as little as 0.03% Cl–. A mysterious white powder is found at a crime scene. A simple chemical analysis concludes that the powder is a mixture of sugar and morphine (C17H19NO3), a weak base similar to ammonia. The crime lab takes 10.00 mg of the mysterious white powder, dissolves it in 100.00 mL water, and titrates it to the equivalence point with 2.84 mL of a standard 0.0100 M HCl solution. What is the percentage of morphine in the white powder? (a) 8.10%, (b) 17.3%, (c) 32.6%, (d) 49.7%, (e) 81.0%. A sample of an iron ore is dissolved in acid, and the iron is converted to Fe 2+. The sample is then titrated with 47.20 mL of 0.02240 M MnO4– solution. The oxidation-reduction reaction that occurs during titration is (a) How many moles of MnO4– were added to the solution? (b) How many moles of Fe2+ were in the sample? (c) How many grams of iron were in the sample? (d) If the sample had a mass of 0.8890 g, what is the percentage of iron in the sample? Sample Integrative Exercise Putting Concepts Together Note: Integrative exercises require skills from earlier chapters as well as ones from the present chapter. A sample of 70.5 mg of potassium phosphate is added to 15.0 mL of 0.050 M silver nitrate, resulting in the formation of a precipitate. (a) Write the molecular equation for the reaction. (b) What is the limiting reactant in the reaction? (c) Calculate the theoretical yield, in grams, of the precipitate that forms. (a) Potassium phosphate and silver nitrate are both ionic compounds. Potassium phosphate contains K+ and PO43– ions, so its chemical formula is K3PO4. Silver nitrate contains Ag+ and NO3– ions, so its chemical formula is AgNO3. Because both reactants are strong electrolytes, the solution contains, K+, PO43–, Ag+, and NO3– ions before the reaction occurs. According to the solubility guidelines in Table 4.1, Ag+ and PO43– form an insoluble compound, so Ag3PO4 will precipitate from the solution. In contrast, K+ and NO3– will remain in solution because KNO3 is water soluble. Thus, the balanced molecular equation for the reaction is K3PO4(aq) + 3 AgNO3(aq) → Ag3PO4(s) + 3 KNO3(aq) (b) To determine the limiting reactant, we must examine the number of moles of each reactant. (Section 3.7) The number of moles of K3PO4 is calculated from the mass of the sample using the molar mass as a conversion factor. (Section 3.4) The molar mass of K3PO4 is 3(39.1) + 31.0 + 41(6.0) = 212.3 g ∕ mol. Converting milligrams to grams and then to moles, we have We determine the number of moles of AgNO3 from the volume and molarity of the solution. (Section 4.5) Converting milliliters to liters and then to moles, we have Comparing the amounts of the two reactants, we find that there are (7.5 × 10–4) / 13.32 × (0–4) = 2.3 times as many moles of AgNO3 as there are moles of K3PO4. According to the balanced equation, however, 1 mol K3PO4 requires 3 mol AgNO3. Thus, there is insufficient AgNO3 to consume the K3PO4, and AgNO3 is the limiting reactant. (c) The precipitate is Ag3PO4, whose molar mass is 3(107.9) + 31.0 + 4(16.0) = 418.7 g / mol. To calculate the number of grams of Ag3PO4 that could be produced in this reaction (the theoretical yield), we use the number of moles of the limiting reactant, converting mol AgNO3 → mol Ag3PO4 → g Ag3PO4. We use the coefficients in the balanced equation to convert moles of AgNO3 to moles Ag3PO4, and we use the molar mass of Ag3PO4 to convert the number of moles of this substance to grams. The answer has only two significant figures because the quantity of AgNO3 is given to only two significant figures. Reactions in aq solutions 10_Worked_Examples trimmed g - Haiku	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3545
__label__wiki	0.774545	0.774545	RUG 400 years! DNA experience Kid's Day/Art Hon. doctorates Rowing event Aletta the Musical 400 years! Theme For Infinity Groninger DNA RUG400 in numbers... 22 -> 23 August: The University turns 400! The University of Groningen spent the four weeks from 15 May to 15 June celebrating its 400th anniversary – a fantastic month brimming with small and larger-scale festivities. But the real 400th anniversary is on 23 August, the date on which the University of Groningen was founded. The University will mark this official anniversary during the night of 22 August. The Grand Finale of the anniversary celebrations will take place on Broerplein with a short festive programme lasting from 11.30 p.m. until around 1 a.m., which will include a midnight toast to the University. King’s Commissioner Max van den Berg and Mayor Ruud Vreeman will present Rector Magnificus Elmer Sterken with a copy of the book 400 jaar Universiteit Groningen; van 1614 tot 2014 by Beno Hofman. Unveiling the work of art A work of art by Peter Musschenga entitled SHA_RE will be unveiled in the stairwell of the University Library building at 11.30 p.m. This work of art is a gift to the 400-year-old University from the Groningen University Fund. Guests will be given an opportunity to inspect and admire the artwork after midnight. A smaller exhibition in the Library explains more about ‘the making of’ the work of art. Just before the real anniversary of the University of Groningen begins, an ‘after-movie’ will be shown to remind everyone of all the wonderful activities organized to celebrate this momentous event. The University of Groningen is proud to have welcomed more than 150,000 visitors. But the true Dies (anniversary) will be ushered in at midnight with a toast and a bang. International students and alumni A special programme has been organized at 5 p.m. for international students and alumni, to give them an opportunity to join the celebrations. They will be invited to exhibitions in the Groninger Museum and the University Museum, and to watch the film For Infinity – The Movie. In an official part of the proceedings, Rector Magnificus Sterken will be presented with a 400th anniversary commemorative medal made by artist Marina van der Kooi. The medal is a gift from the Representation Fund. Photos of the diës at the photo album on the RUG400 site. Academiegebouw Broerstraat 5 11.30 p.m. Back to the University of Groningen Education programme schools Faculty lectures General Conditions for Ticket Sales Gift for Infinity Dinner	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3550
__label__cc	0.682926	0.317074	The Berkeley Heights Political Monopoly Jeanne Kingsley's Recusal for Conflict of Interest - Interesting Video "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking". - George S Patton If everyone is thinking alike then somebody isn't thinking - George S Patton Property Taxes Have Been Growing Exponentially Marc Faecher Drops Out of Race Amidst Controversy About Ethics Marc Faecher drops out of the Berkeley Heights Township Council General Election after many questions arise about his ethics, in particular, his involvement in illegal closed door meetings and contracts providing tax abatements for developers. Recently the Union County Prosecutor sent a warning about Marc Faecher's involvement with an ILLEGAL executive session meeting/closed door meeting to discuss a $28,000,000 municipal building project. Honesty, Hard Work and Dedication During council meetings, there are often hot debates, but it seems like even when you think that there is a straight forward question you get a song and dance from the Mayor. Just take a look at this attached video. My campaign is simple. It is based around Honesty, Communication and Fiscal Responsibility. Berkeley Heights historically has been notorious for deception in government and it is still going on today. Big Checks from Union County Big checks, and I mean of physical size rather than the amount written on it, by the County to Berkeley Heights is NOT a win for Berkeley Heights. Every town in the County gets checks like these. However not every town pays the same amount of county taxes. Councilmen and Freeholders alike love these big checks to make it seems like you the taxpayer are getting something for free, almost like you have won some sort of lottery. A Positive Message for Change in Berkeley Heights Town Council Edmund Tom Maciejewski's vision is a simple one of positivity: Let the people of Berkeley Heights have open access and improved communication as to what is going on in our Town Council. Let the people of Berkeley Heights have open channels of communication for extended conversations and debate about what is going on in our town. Let the people of Berkeley Heights have an active say as to how our tax dollars are spent especially for projects that have long-term impacts... Announcing my Candidacy for Berkeley Heights Town Council 2017 Today I have announced my candidacy for Berkeley Heights Town Council for the 2017 race. I am running as a Libertarian and looking to promote Liberty, Fiscal Conservatism, and Open Government. Over the next couple of weeks, I will release my platform. 100 Locust Berkeley Heights PILOT Cost Benefit Analysis Denied By Clerk. Berkeley Heights Town Council negotiated a PILOT deal with developers of the 100 Locust property. Under the details of this deal, the developers could potentially only pay 20% of their fair share of taxes for the development. In an attempt to understand why we are giving developers such drastic tax abatements, I OPRA'd the Cost Benefit Analysis for the 100 Locust PILOT. It appears either the Council never bothered to do one OR they do not want the public to see it.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3566
__label__cc	0.744417	0.255583	FD Plates pour cartonniers FD rotatives FD pour imprimeurs Totem extérieur Rampes lumineuses Enseignes murales Enseignes drapeau Signalétique intérieure Pré-enseignes et affichage portatif Optimism / Pecimism, by Shain Snow One of my biggest pet peeves is when a pessimist says, « I’m not a pessimist. I’m a realist. » Truthfully, most of us think we’re « realists. » We see the world the way we see it. But how we actually behave is a different matter, and reveals the truth about our outlook. A « realist » who complains about how the country will be worse under President X is really a pessimist. A « realist » who thinks that because she’s won three hands in a row means she’s more likely to win the next hand is optimistic, but in a very bad way. Optimism: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Pessimism: a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future. Generally, pessimism is seen as a bad thing. It prevents us from going after our dreams. Yet, smart investors rely on pessimism to hedge bets and not lose money. And though glass-half-full optimism is typically praised by society and touted by successful entrepreneurs, Bernie Madoff went to prison because of his faith in his ability to beat the financial system without getting caught. After spending the last few years studying and interviewing unconventional successes and the factors that lead to faster-than-usual progress (and even writing a book about it), I’ve found that something that’s commonly conflated with pessimism actually makes a crucial difference between moderately successful people and incredibly successful people. This trait is a key ingredient in the formula that leads to breakthrough innovation, and goes often unrecognized. Fact is, Optimism vs. Pessimism — one’s measure of faith in the future — is an incomplete yardstick for future success. But when we add second dimension to that yardstick, we reveal a combination that makes optimism much more powerful. That dimension is credulity. The differences between Optimism and Credulity, Skepticism and Pessimism, are subtle. But they’re crucial. On their face, credulity seems to be a marker of good faith, a noble value, and skepticism is thought of as grouchy or stubborn. However, here’s how the dictionary defines them: Credulous: having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. Skeptical: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. When charted by these two dimensions, it’s clear that some measure of success and failure can be found in every category: A compulsive gambler, is both optimistic and credulous, believing she can and will win. And yet, entrepreneurs are often both optimistic and credulous. Someone with a persecution complex is both skeptical and pessimistic, believing people have ill intentions and things won’t get better. And yet, some hoarders and hermits leave their kin valuable property in their wills. A conspiracy nut is perhaps worst of all: he is both eager to believe and pessimistic about the future. And yet conspiracy websites make money from advertisements. (Not to mention, some investors make — or avoid losing — lots of money using this attitude.) Though people can find success with any of these combinations, the most counterintuitive quadrant is the one where the most breakthrough success can be found: Optimistic, but Skeptical. This is where the innovators reside, where inventors who dare to doubt the status quo ask the questions that need to be asked in order for the world to change. They need a healthy amount of optimism to believe that the world can change for the better, and that drives them to make transformative things happen As you can see, credulous optimists can be quite successful, and do a lot of good. But there’s something special about optimists’ skeptical counterparts. While credulous optimists rely on good winds to push their sails (and often find them), skeptical optimists ask questions like, « Do we need sails? » Once you recognize the trait, it’s easy to see why the world’s great change-makers fit in this category, and why skeptical optimism is under-appreciated. Steve Jobs was one of the world’s greatest optimists, and that’s what people remember him for. But he was also incredibly demanding and skeptical. He was constantly unsatisfied, consistently pushing back against what was shown him or what was conventional. He continually said, « That’s not good enough. » Jobs was not easily convinced. But he believed in an incredible future. And that combination helped him unlock it. Harriet Tubman, one of my favorite historical characters, was clearly an optimist when she had many reasons not to be. She was born a slave, lived a hard life, suffered a head injury that caused her seizures; her husband remarried another woman and declined to flee north with her. And yet, after she escaped from her captors, Tubman ventured back into slave territory to rescue people. She clearly had faith in a better future for her and them, and that’s what people remember. But Tubman wasn’t credulous. She was extremely careful, carried a pistol with her (and had occasion to pull it out). She was wary of circumstances and people’s loyalty and intentions until proven otherwise — and that allowed her to rescue dozens of people from slavery and inspire millions more. The skeptical optimist believes things can be better, but doubts conventional wisdom. Sure, madmen also fall under this definition. But as I’ve written before, crazy is one of genius’s main ingredients. For those of us who have faith in a better future, personally or professionally, cultivating a skeptical eye can transform how we operate — for the better. For those that lack confidence, let’s harness that doubt into healthy solutions and big ideas. Par adminadil\|août 29th, 2014\|Uncategorized\|0 Commentaire À propos de l'auteur : adminadil Coolest Marketing Campaigns and Ideas Ever LOT 202, ZI MOHAMADIA, 28810 , MAROC Téléphone : + 212 5 23 31 62 05 / 06 / 14 / 56 Fax : + 212 5 23 31 62 77 Email : info@smflaser.com Web : www.smflaser.com Copyright 2014 SMFLASER \| All Rights Reserved \|	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3567
__label__wiki	0.670665	0.670665	FACEBOOK & THE 83MILLION DODGY BROTHERS August 3rd, 2012 FACEBOOK, SECURITY SPYING MONITORING none Comments DODGY BROTHERS IN FACEBOOK EXIST.UP TO 83MILLION OF THEM IT SEEMS Facebook’s latest figures showing growth in global users also suggest as many as 83 million may come from dubious sources – duplicate accounts, pages for pets and those designed to send spam. Facebook members grew to 955 million at the end of the second quarter, but some 8.7 per cent may be dodgy, the company said in its quarterly filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. There are “inherent challenges” in measuring usage “despite our efforts to detect and suppress such behaviour”, the social network said. It said duplicate accounts – when a same user maintains more than one account – may represent some 4.8 per cent of active users. Another 2.4 per cent may be for a business, group or “non-human entity such as a pet” and 1.5 per cent are likely “undesirable” accounts that use the accounts for spam or other malicious activity. “We believe the percentage of accounts that are duplicate or false is meaningfully lower in developed markets such as the United States or Australia and higher in developing markets such as Indonesiaand Turkey,” Facebook said in its filing. “We are continually seeking to improve our ability to identify duplicate or false accounts and estimate the total number of such accounts, and such estimates may be affected by improvements or changes in our methodology.” The number of real users is critical for Facebook as it seeks to secure advertising revenues from the world’s biggest social network. Some analysts have expressed doubts that the company can boost revenues. Graham Cluley of the British security firm Sophos said fake accounts are a fact of life but could affect Facebook’s bottom line. “Clearly all Facebook users are interested in the site becoming a safer place, and the level of spam and malicious links being minimised,” Cluley said in a blog post. “But more than that, companies who are considering advertising on the social network want to be sure that any ‘likes’ they receive are from genuine users, not bogus accounts.” Facebook shares closed down more than four percent at $20.04, a sharp 47 percent decrease from May’s offering price of $38.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3570
__label__cc	0.621753	0.378247	Ocean Giant Returns to Norfolk, Completes Annual Resupply of Remote Arctic Air Base Military Sealift Command chartered heavy lift ship MV Ocean Giant pulled into Naval Station Norfolk to complete its support of of Pacer Goose 2017, the annual resupply mission to Thule Air Force Base, August 18. Ocean Giant is to spend multiple days at the naval station off-loading outdated equipment and waste material transported from the remote U.S. Air Force base, located in the northern coast of Greenland. “Ocean Giant’s mission support of Pacer Goose 2017 was very successful,” said Rick Caldwell, a Military Sealift Command supervisory marine transportation specialist. “Pacer Goose is a critical mission as Thule Air Base would not be able to operate without the fuel and supplies which were delivered.” Ocean Giant is crewed by 19 civilian merchant mariners who perform all the operations aboard the vessel including navigation, engineering, medical care and line handling. “Ocean Giant is a beautiful ship and has the ability to transport a wide variety of cargo,” said Capt. Timothy Arey, Ocean Giant’s master. “The ship was a great fit for this mission because it is double hulled to handle the ice and is extremely maneuverable. The ship also has its own cranes so it can load and off-load cargo independently.” During the ship’s northern track to Thule, Ocean Giant rendezvoused with the oil tanker MT Maersk Peary, which was loaded with fuel for Thule. The two ships followed the Canadian Coast Guard’s Pierre-Radisson class icebreaker CCGS Henry Larson through the ice and into the air base’s harbor. “Merchant marines have a proud history of service to the United States,” said Arey. “During WWII civilian mariners did their part in support of the war effort and we are very proud to be supporting the military by delivering supplies to Thule.” Pacer Goose, the annual operation to resupply Thule, began in 1952 using U.S. Navy combatant ships to transport goods equipment and materials to the remote military base. 2017 AugustArctic, MSC, Ocean Giant, Thule AFB, USN USS Porter Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea with Turkish Navy USS Sterett arrives in Hawaii for final port visit of deployment September 6, 2017 seawaves Comments Off on USNS Brunswick Makes First Visit to Pohnpei Federated States of Micronesia USNS Brunswick Makes First Visit to Pohnpei Federated States of Micronesia Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick... August 29, 2017 seawaves Comments Off on Deltamarin signs contract with Rauma Marine Constructions to join the design team of Finnish Navy project Deltamarin signs contract with Rauma Marine Constructions to join the design team of Finnish Navy project Deltamarin has signed contracts with Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC)... August 29, 2017 seawaves Comments Off on Trident Warrior 2017 Paves Way for Future At-Sea Experimentation Trident Warrior 2017 Paves Way for Future At-Sea Experimentation In its 15th year of execution, Trident Warrior (TW)...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3577
__label__wiki	0.510687	0.510687	From The Chassidic Masters: The Continual Fire Fire shall be kept burning upon the altar continually; it shall not go out. –Vayikra 6:6 On this verse, the Jerusalem Talmud comments, “Continually–even on Shabbos; continually–even in a state of impurity.” Every aspect of the physical Sanctuary has its counterpart in the inward Sanctuary within the soul of the Jew. In his Likkutei Torah (Devarim, 78d) Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi explains that the altar is the heart of the Jew. And corresponding to the two Altars of the Sanctuary, the outer and the inner, are the outer and inner levels of the heart, its surface personality and its essential core. The Altar on which the continual fire was to be set was the outer one. And for the Jew this means that the fire of his love for Gâ€‘d must be outward, open, and revealed. It is not a private possession to be cherished subconsciously. It must show in the face he sets towards the world. The Withdrawn And The Separated The concept of Shabbos is that of rest and withdrawal from the weekday world. Everyday acts are forbidden. But Shabbos is not only a day of the week; it is a state of mind. It is, in the dimensions of the soul, the state of contemplation and understanding. Its connection with Shabbos lies in the verse (Yeshayah 58:13): “And you shall call the Shabbos a delight.” On Shabbos, the perception of Gâ€‘d is more intense, more open. And this leads the mind to a withdrawal from the secular and the mundane. But to reach this level is to become prone to a temptation. One might think that to have reached so far in perceiving the presence of Gâ€‘d is to have passed beyond passion to the realm of impassive contemplation. The mind asserts its superiority over the emotions. He has, he tells himself, no need for the fire of love. This is the man to whom the Talmud says: The fire “shall not go out–even on Shabbos.” There is an opposite extreme: the man who has traveled so far on the path of separation that he feels he has now no link with Gâ€‘d. To him the Talmud says, “It shall not go out–even in a state of impurity.” For the fire does not go out. A spark always burns in the recesses of the heart. It can be fanned into a flame. And if it is fed with the fuel of love, it will burn continually. The Maggid of Mezeritch said that instead of reading the phrase as “It shall not be put out,” we can read it as “It will put out the ‘not.’” The fire of love extinguishes the negative. It takes the Jew past the threshold of commitment where he stands in hesitation and says no. The remark of the Maggid stresses the fact that to put out the “no,” the fire must be continual. It must be fed by a constant attachment to Torah and to mitzvos. “Once” or “occasionally” or “not long ago” are not enough. The fire dies down, coldness supersedes, and the “no” is given its dominion. This explains the commandment “Remember what Amalek did to you by the way as you came out of Egypt: How he met you (korcha) on the wayÂ .Â .Â .” (Devarim 25:17—18). Amalek is the symbol of coldness in religious life. The word korcha, as well as meaning “he met you” also means “he made you cold.” The historical Amalek “smote the hindmost of you, all those who were enfeebled in your rear, when you were faint and weary: And he did not fear Gâ€‘d” (ibid.). The Amalek within attempts to do the same. It is the voice which says no when the love of Gâ€‘d grows faint and weary. It is the voice which does not fear Gâ€‘d. And we are commanded every day to remember Amalek. That is, never to let coldness enter and take hold of the heart. And that means that the fire of love must never be allowed to die down. Fire From Below And Fire From Above The continual fire, which was man-made, was the preparation in the Sanctuary for the fire which descended from Heaven. On this the Talmud (Yoma 21b) says: “Although fire comes down from Heaven, it is a commandment also for man to bring fire.” It was the awakening from below that brought an answering response from Gâ€‘d. But it brought this response only when the fire was perfect, without defect. This is made clear in this and next week’s parashios. During the days when the Sanctuary was consecrated, it and its vessels were ready, Moshe and Aharon were present, and sacrifices were being offered. But the Divine presence did not descend on it. A lingering trace of the sin of the Golden Calf remained. Only on the eighth day, when the continual fire was perfected, was the sin effaced, the no extinguished. “Fire came forth from before Gâ€‘d” and “the glory of Gâ€‘d appeared to all the people” (Vayikra 9:23—24; Rashi). What was this fire from Heaven? Why did it require the perfection of the earthly fire? Man is a created being. He is finite, and there are limits to what he can achieve on his own. His acts are bounded by time. To become eternal, something Divine must intervene. This is why, during the seven days of consecration, the Sanctuary was continually being constructed and taken apart. As the work of man, it could not be lasting. But on the eighth day, the Divine presence descended, and only then did it become permanent. The seven days were a week, the measure of earthly time. The eighth was the day beyond human time, the number which signifies eternity. And hence it was the day of the Heavenly fire, which was the response of an infinite Gâ€‘d. Although man cannot aspire to infinity himself, the fire of infinity descends upon him–but only when he has perfected his own fire and gone to the limits of his spiritual possibilities. Man is answered by Gâ€‘d, not when he resigns himself to passivity or despair, but when he has reached the frontier of his own capabilities. This is suggested by the word continual in the description of the fire. What is continual is infinite, for it has no end in time. Time, though, is composed of finite parts: seconds, minutes, hours. And even an infinite succession of them is still limited to a single dimension. But by the perfection of our time-bounded lives, we join ourselves to the timelessness of Gâ€‘d, so that time itself becomes eternal and nature itself becomes supernatural. Because the reward of our service to Gâ€‘d is the blessing of a success within the natural world which goes beyond the natural order. Fire In The Service Of Man The essential implication of this is that every Jew constitutes a Sanctuary to Gâ€‘d. And even if he studies Torah and fulfills the commandments, if the continual fire is missing, the Divine presence will not dwell within him. For his service is without life. And a trace of that distant sin of the Golden Calf may remain: the no which is the voice of coldness. The Jew must bring life, involvement, fire, to the three aspects of his religious existence: “Torah, service of Gâ€‘d, and the practice of charity” (Pirkei Avos 1:2). Torah learning should not be something done merely to discharge an obligation and kept to the minimum required. Words of Torah should never be absent from the mouth of a Jew. And they should be words spoken with fire. It is told in the Talmud (Eiruvin 54a) that “Beruriah once discovered a student who was learning in an undertone. Rebuking him she said: Is it not written, ‘Ordered in all things and sure.’ If it (the Torah) is ‘ordered’ in your 248 limbs, it will be ‘sure.’ Otherwise it will not.” In other words, Torah should penetrate every facet of his being until he can say: “All my bones shall say, ‘Lâ€‘rd, who is like You?’” (Tehillim 35:10). “Service of Gâ€‘d” means prayer, and of this Avos says, “Do not regard your prayer as a fixed mechanical task, but as an appeal for mercy and grace before the All-Present” (2:13). The practice of charity includes the fulfillment of the commandments. And these again are not to be performed merely out of conscientiousness, but with an inner warmth that manifests itself outwardly in a desire to fulfill them with as much beauty as possible. These are the places where the fire is lit. And this human fire brings down the fire from Heaven. It brings Gâ€‘d into the world, and draws infinity into the dimensions of the finite. v From Torah Studies (Kehot 1986), an adaptation of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s talks by Dr. Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of Great Britain. Published with permission of Chabad.org. Find weekly Torah articles for the entire family at www.chabad.org/parshah. Previous articleGaining Light, Not Darkness, From A Tragedy Next articleMy Journey Anorexia: The Hidden Disease, Part 2 Schmutter: A Shabbos Walk in the Dark Humor January 17, 2020 Trump Adds Alan Dershowitz to His Impeachment Legal Team	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3586
__label__cc	0.675579	0.324421	Art Dealers Association of Canada > Exhibitions > Ontario > Stephen Bulger Gallery > Sanaz Mazinani \| Light Times Sanaz Mazinani \| Light Times Opening Reception: Saturday, January 12, 2-5pm Guided Tour of the Exhibition with Sanaz Mazinani: Saturday, January 12, 3pm Record Launch and Closing Reception: Saturday, February 23, 2-5pm Exhibition Dates: January 12 – February 23, 2019 Stephen Bulger Gallery is pleased to present “Light Times”, our third solo exhibition of work by Sanaz Mazinani. “Light Times” explores a technical history of photography in an effort to analyse visual language, perception, and the contemporary consumption of images. The studies depart from a set of unique light exposures on photosensitive paper which become the material subjects of each investigation. Throughout the exhibition, the camera-less photographs reappear across different media – unmade, reconstituted and recontextualized as sculpture, scent, sound, or technical print. These physical iterations come together to construct a consideration of the discipline’s material capacity to register and document while drawing attention to new realities that form when the recorded information is aestheticised. Mazinani’s source material is intentionally pre-image, inviting the viewer to focus on the photographic information in the form of simple abstractions made by the artist in the darkroom with light and photographic paper. Her manipulations, and those made in collaboration with technical experts, mimic the strategies of contemporary media circulation: redaction, decontextualisation, and repetition – processes with roots in photography. The works are process driven and utilise a range of methodologies and photographic tools from early photographic history to today. Further investigations offer poetic reflections on loss, time, event, and memory, core to the conceptual dimensions of photography. “Light Times” looks at the transformation of the three dimensional into the photographic plane, while emphasizing visual shifts that occur when information is translated through the use of different media. The studies assemble a map of photographic language by framing representations of the physical world, registering a singular perspective, and recording the ephemeral. Through these processes a relationship to reality is created and constructed by the photographer. Sanaz Mazinani collaborated with Mani Mazinani on Shift, a sound composition that will play from a vinyl record on a turntable in the gallery forming the sound component for this exhibition, the Shift LP will be released on Aerophone Recordings in late February. This sound piece addresses the shifts that take place in sight, memory and perception over time and space. Mazinani also worked with perfumer Ayala Moriel to create ILLUME, a unique environmental fragrance. ILLUME is a poetic response to the experience of the photographic moment and the function of time’s erasure of that original experience. Furthermore, the artist would like to acknowledge the work and creative labour of the other technicians and artists who used their craft to make a selection of the other pieces in this exhibition, namely Mary Hogan, Mike Robinson, Bob Carnie, Naomi Dodds, Taimaz Moslemian, Horst Herget, and Jacob Horwood. An artist and educator, Sanaz Mazinani is based between San Francisco and Toronto. Her work explores how repetition and pattern make information legible, transform seeing into knowing, with the possibility of altering people’s worldview. Working across the disciplines of photography, social sculpture, and large-scale multimedia installations, Mazinani creates informational objects that invite a rethinking of how we see, suspending the viewer between observation and knowledge. Informed by the visual rhetoric and confounding presence of contemporary media circulation, her multidisciplinary practice aims to politicise the proliferation and distribution of images and introduce critical reflection. Mazinani’s works study forms of state control and consider how re-visualizing embedded power structures might interrupt them. In aestheticising informational systems, the artist attempts to contribute to a larger understanding of how conflicting realities are constructed and imagine the communicative possibilities of visual language. Mazinani holds an undergraduate degree from Ontario College of Art & Design and a master’s degree in fine arts from Stanford University. Her work has appeared in solo exhibitions at institutions including the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and the West Vancouver Museum. She has participated in worldwide exhibitions in institutions such as the Art Museum at the University of Toronto; the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge; the di Rosa Museum, Napa, California; the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt; and the Museum Bärengasse, Zürich. Mazinani’s artwork has been written about in Artforum, artnet News, Border Crossings, Canadian Art, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, among others. Her work was recently featured in Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World published by Phaidon. She was recently awarded the Zellerbach Family Foundation Grant and National Endowment for the Arts grant programs, and her work is held in public collections including the Canada Council Art Bank, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the San Francisco International Airport. She currently teaches in the photography department at the San Francisco Art Institute. Stephen Bulger Gallery BulgerGallery.com Toronto, Ontario M6J 1Y2 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm As well as by appointment or by chance. info@bulgergallery.com Register for Exhibition: Sanaz Mazinani \| Light Times Choose time: 11:00 am - 6:00 am Your ticket for the: Sanaz Mazinani \| Light Times	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3587
__label__cc	0.675657	0.324343	No.43 \| Bora Bora \| French Polynesia \| South Pacific Visiting Bora Bora Our Top Links Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora French Polynesia Travel vaccinations FREE Travel needs assessment Tahiti & French Polynesia travel guide Lonely Planet French Polynesia Kuoni Holidays Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea & Le Taha’a The epitome of the South Pacific, exotic French Polynesia has captured the imagination of travellers since the 18th Century. Explore its magical islands and relax on secluded beaches, take a dip in a cerulean lagoon and trek through lush rainforest on one of it’s islands. With its classically volcanic mountains richly festooned with verdant rainforest, and a beautiful fringe of aquamarine lagoon waters, Tahiti is an island still every bit as enchanting to travellers today. Moorea is just a short hop from Tahiti. 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__label__wiki	0.623151	0.623151	AboutMapBusinessesArtistsRulesRulesBallotballot CROSSTOWN 2018 This summer, Toronto experienced designated art crawls running all summer long across Eglinton! Gallery City was a showcase of over 100 local businesses and 35 artists in street-side art galleries. Check back next year for details on Gallery City 2019! Eglinton is a destination within the city, ripe for exploration. Each community offers a unique shopping experience and has something for everyone. To complement this varied corridor, we have selected a diverse range of artists to showcase their artwork along Eglinton. Like the diverse business communities, each of the artists’ galleries will also be unlike any other and appease the tastes of all Torontonians. Gallery City is a joint initiative of Metrolinx, Crosslinx Transit Solutions – Constructors (CTSC), the seven Eglinton Business improvement areas, the Yonge Eglinton Centre, Eglinton Square, and Eglinton businesses between Weston Road and Victoria Park. To secure the art for the initiative, Gallery City has partnered with local non-profit arts organizations along Eglinton Avenue, including Urban Arts, Art Starts, Scarborough Arts and the Artbarn School. The original Gallery City concept was conceived in partnership between the York-Eglinton BIA and Hogtown Mascots, under the artistic direction of John Kernaghan, in 2013. Participating 2018 BUSINESSES MT. DENNIS/ V’s Caribbean Restaurant Supercoffee Miele Gallery Caplan’s Mount Dennis Public Library Zica’s Barber El Nahual Irie Veggie Takeout Team Taxman fairbank/ Stefano’s Sports Bar Right Value Furniture Inc Tee Shirt People Mulu Bakery and Pastry Koricancha Peruvian Cuisine Dynevor Furniture RL Carenderia Filipino N Toronto Crosstown West Office Elegance Barber and Salon Eglinton Fast Food Inc. Pat’s Gift & Variety MM Footcare Massage, Fairbank Village BIA Chatr Mobile TPA Services Hair 2 Desire Astra Florists Bini Tattoo & Piercing Parlour Roman’s N Care Muah Beauty Glamour Cuts Culture Share Market The Braiding Store Orthopedic Centre Freedom Mobile York Eglinton BIA Petro V Plus Aqua Salon & Spa Sister Co Uniforms Marine Kickboxing cedarvale/ Elle Made Well Empire Grill 3SK Café Marty’s Chez Tabac Alo Upholstery 3 Eggs All Day Pub & Grill Local Kibblery St. Urbain Bagel Segal Hot Tips & Spa Rebekha Sushi Eglinton Bathurst Pharmacy Pampanguena CHAPLIN/ Family Food Fair Ashford Cleaners The Mad Bean The Petite Alternative Momentum Dental Wellness Collective Magic Oven The Healthy Butcher Fleur-de-lis Interior Design Inc. Artbarn School Sew Be It Studio Vacant Property - 265 Eglinton Ave. W yonge eglinton Explore a collection of art from Catherine Shea, titled ‘Chaos Theory,’ showcased at the 20 Eglinton Ave. West entrance. YONGE/ The Yellow Chilli (TYC) B.Good Dampa Kanto by Tita Flips Scruffy Murphy's Dr. Mirjana Janjos - Guaranty Dry Cleaners Cheese Emporium Granite Brewery Lulu Café Churrasco Villa leaside/ BioPed Footcare and Orthotics Crosstown East Community Office Floka Salon Frame Express Siam Square Hut Signarama Canada Inc. Golden Thread Tailoring Mr & Salon Urban Eats Experience art inspired by life and nature, curated by Scarborough Arts, on display in the main N/S aisle. INSPIRATION FROM DIVERSITY Our artist roster includes artists living and hailing from neighbourhoods across the city. ?The art speaks to their diverse experiences and backgrounds, and their strong connection to their communities. Come to Eglinton Avenue this summer and discover their art, and find your own inspiration. The art pieces featured below are available to be won in the Gallery City contest. To enter, visit your chosen art crawls, note the artist codes of your favorite artists, and enter the artist code on your ballot (in store or online). MT. DENNIS/KEELESDALE "We The North" is a gallery that includes pieces that pay tribute to the City of Toronto and the connections between us. Esam Jlilati Esam Jlilati was passionate about visual arts and architecture since his childhood and had always aimed for a career as a painter. However, his father believed that art was reserved only for the rich, but not for those who needed to make their own living. Therefore, he chose engineering as the focus of his formal education and architectural design as a career. ?When he began studying in Darmstadt Germany, he managed to continue painting parallel to his other career. After his immigration to Canada in 2004, Esam decided to bring art to the professional level and make it his primary career. ? ?He has delivered lectures and wrote articles about artistic techniques and architectural history, which makes him renowned through local and international journals and magazines. Upon viewing his works, it becomes obvious the inordinate amount of time the artist labours over them so as to make them unique and thought provoking, and some of his paintings are detailed to the point of being microscopic. www.jlilati.com Thiviyaa Sehasothy Thiviyaa is an artist from Toronto, Ontario also known as Art By Thiviyaa. She works hard to create pieces that speak to the beauty of the world around us and how it moves her. She aims to weave stories for others, immersed in the mystics of Mother Nature. Imagine a world untainted by humans and how Mother Nature was intended to be. Her artwork captures more than a mere moment of nature but its fluidity and movement through time. It's a narrative. Thiviyaa puts her heart on the canvas and Canada's landscape has always been her muse. Her process and style is greatly influenced by Emily Carr, Monet, Van Gogh & Pollock. Their ability to evoke emotion resonates strongly with her. www.artbythiviyaa.com James Ip As a self-taught artist, James works hard to create images that intrigue and inspire. Street photography — the art of capturing candid images in everyday life — allows him to document the world around us, moment by moment. Surroundings become theatre, and with it, a myriad of stories and characters. Art has always been a part of his life; his father was an artist and he inherited his talent for drawing. His father also took up photography as a hobby in his later years, and James followed in his footsteps in 2016 when he picked up his first digital SLR. Street photography is a natural extension of his professional background in story-telling through journalism and communications. He is a graduate of Ryerson’s journalism program and has worked in print and TV news media. James is a member of Scarborough Arts and has exhibited at its annual Art in the Park festivals. https://jamesipphotography.com Melissa Lende Melissa Lende is a Toronto born artist and has had a fascination with art from an early age. She started drawing and painting in her teens and has continued into adulthood. In university she took photography courses as well as obtaining her BA in psychology. She is a teacher and has always included art in her lessons to engage children. She has studied under featured artist Catherine Shea. Melissa’s abstract paintings include a bold use of colour and texture. She includes various techniques in her paintings to create movement and feeling. Melissa’s paintings are in private collections within Toronto. www.melissalende.ca Jude ?Ifesieh Jude ?Ifesieh ?was ?born ?in ?Nigeria, he ?first ?came ?across ?a ?pencil ?at ?the ?age ?of ?three ?and ?has ?never ?quite ?let ?go ?of ?it ?since ?then. In ?2011, Jude ?moved ?to ?Canada ?to ?study ?Digital ?Animation at Centennial College. In ?Canada ?he ?has ?shown ?his ?works ?at ?the ?Toronto ?Library ?Exhibition; Paint ?spot ?Exhibition, Edmonton; ?Art ?Vancouver ?Exhibition ?to ?mention ?a ?few. Through ?his ?travels,notably ?in ?the ?U.S. ?as ?well ?as ?Australia, his ?art ?has ?been ?expressed ?as ?life ?-art ?is ?synonymous ?with ?healing! ? As ?an ?artist, ?he ?has ?developed ?pieces ?using ?a ?range ?of ?colors ?with ?unique ?grass-like ?strokes. ?This ?is ?a ?time-consuming ?process, ?as ?I ?layer ?and ?build ?up ?the ?images ?step-by-step. ?I ?have ?experimented, ?not ?merely ?to ?create ?images ?or ?figures ?in ?true ?realism; ?but ?rather ?with ?careful ?brush ?statements ?in ?strokes, ?movements ?that ?express ?the ?energy ?of ?the ?subject. ?My ?work ?involves ?a ?synthesis ?of ?multiculturalism ?and ?environmental ?themes. www.artofjude.wix.com/jude FAIRBANK/OAKWOOD "International" is a gallery truly composed of works from far and wide. The pieces reflect international modes of creating, in addition to reflecting international spaces and places. Camila Wong Camila, born in Peru (1988), began to draw and paint at a young age, attended different types of visual arts classes, then received her BFA in Drawing and Painting and illustration at OCAD University. Her main influence is Peruvian art, Vincent Van Gogh, and Chuck Close. ?Her works are often created in bold colours and energetic brush strokes, playing with other materials and techniques. ?Her art has appeared in an OCAD textbook and exhibited in group shows and live paintings events in Toronto and Lima. ?She also makes both digital and analog illustrations for children’s books, online blogs, magazines and private client commissions. www.wongcamila.com Esam Jlilati was passionate about visual arts and architecture since his childhood and has always aimed for a career as a painter. However, his father believed that art was reserved only for the rich, but not for those who needed to make their own living. Therefore, he chose engineering as the focus of his formal education and architectural design as career. ?When he began studying in Darmstadt Germany, he managed to continue painting parallel to his other career. After his immigration to Canada in 2004, Esam decided to bring art to the professional level and make it his primary career. ? ?He has delivered lectures and wrote articles about artistic techniques and architectural history, which makes him renowned through local and international journals and magazinesUpon viewing his works, it becomes quite obvious that this artist spends an inordinate amount of time laboring over them so as to make them unique and thought provoking, and some of his paintings are detailed to the point of being almost microscopic Susan L. Brown is an artist, educator, curator, and sometimes poet. She is the founder of the Artists’ Garden Cooperative, a summer arts and education conferencing program, and Artify, a curatorial service. A native of Toronto, Susan studied Fine Art and completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. She is an award-winning visual arts educator and artist. As a practicing artist, Susan has been a member and exhibited with the Woodlawn Pottery Studio, the Don Valley Art Club (DVAC), the Bayview Art Tour, and the North Toronto Group of Artists (NTGA), and has participated in solo and group shows at the city of Toronto’s Market Gallery, Paper Mill Gallery, Ben Navaee Gallery, the OSSTF Gallery at Mobile Dr., and Capital One Corporate offices. Her work is in private and corporate collections in Canada, the US and Israel, including: Sunnybrook Hospital and Toronto Hebrew Memorial Parks. www.artistsgarden.blogspot.ca Magdalin Livingston Magdalin Livingston is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto, having studied English, Semiotics, Literature and Critical Theory. She has a passion for community involvement, teaching, and the arts. During her studies, Livingston has worked with non-profit children’s theatre company, Right Path World Arts, teaching visual arts to primary school students in the North York region. Livingston also co-hosts creative-driven workshops for local up-and-coming artists in the GTA. She intends to continue her work with youth and various artists in the community while studying at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, in the Masters of Teaching program. Livingston’s work has been featured in showcases such as the Design Exchange Museum’s, “Ain’t I a Woman, I am a Man” (2017), UofT’s Black History Month Exhibition (2017 and 2018), as well as UofT’s Literature and Critical Theory journal F.U.N. www.longlivetheartist.com Deon Best Deon Best is a multidisciplinary Toronto artist with a background in Graphic Design, Digital & Traditional Art. Deon Best’s portfolio covers a wide range of artistic mediums, with currently his main-focus being Modern Batik Art. Deon Best was trained & mentored by master Batik Instructor David Kibuuka. As an artist and instructor Deon Best has taught numerous workshops, classes & camps across Ontario to all ages for over the last 5 years. He has also been creativity involved with several Canadian organizations. Utilizing his talents for charitable works and the positive empowerment of children, youth & adults through art is a passion. Deon Best is always looking towards the Horizon for his next artistic inspiration, adventure & challenge! www.dbestdesign.ca Ugonna Ikechi Toronto-based Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, Ugonna 'gunna' Ikechi, seeks to unify the love of thought-provoking art and aesthetically pleasing expression by cultivating elements of sincere visual language. thegunnavision serves as a conduit for the artist's visual expressions through a variety of media with his focus being pencil/ink drawing, photography, graphic design, film, and most particularly, acrylic painting. With a vast array of inspirations ranging from themes like culture, peace, history and religion, to artists, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Yasiin Bey, Claude Monet, Donald Glover, Kehinde Wiley, Jesus Christ, Rene Magritte, Erykah Badu, Wes Anderson, Kerry James Marshall, Dalí, Pharrell, van Gough, et al. -- gunna's creative approach is a nurtured fusion of vibrant feeling and contemporary soul. www.thegunnavision.com Jacquie Comrie Jacquie Comrie Garrido is a Panamanian fine artist, whose vibrant body of work has been transforming dull indoor and outdoor spaces for communities in Canada and abroad. In paintings, prints or large scale murals, Jacquie uses colour and movement as primary elements to depict the dynamic, inevitable natural process of all beings: alchemy and transformation. Dedicated to the belief that art ignites change, and in today's overwhelming state of the world, her mission is not only to strengthen communities through art, but to create positive, inclusive spaces in service of social healing, mental health and wellness. www.jacquiecomrie.com CEDARVALE/FOREST HILL "Portrait" is a gallery composed of pieces by various artists that draw attention to people, facial expressions and looking deep into the soul. Shafia Shaikh Shafia Shaikh is an emerging visual artist based in Toronto, working primarily with acrylic andspray-paints. She believes in artists bearing a responsibility to document and comment on their environment through their work. Shafia appreciates visual art’s unique ability to confront social issues and injustices, while also allowing for individual reflection. She hopes to use her work to bring awareness to lived experiences of people of colour, as a means to contribute to change. Her work consists of paintings, illustrations, and murals, which focus on community engagement and sharing authentic narratives through accessible public art. Shafia is also the founder of The E.W.o.C. Project, an initiative committed to creating art that highlights the complex narratives of women of colour and challenges the stereotypes held against them. Proceeds from all work are donated to organizations/charities involved in activism for marginalized groups, on a local and global scale. Anya Mielniczek Anya Mielniczek is a Toronto based Polish-Canadian artist who grew up between the city in Canada and the country sides of Poland. As a mixed-media artist, her work explores combinations of both fine art and street dirt mediums. Mielniczek takes easily discarded materials such as plastic bags and candy wrappers adding value to what otherwise is considered trash, while drawing attention to our consumeristic tendencies and the implications this has on our environment. Inspired by waste, moody images and the treatment of our natural resources her pieces are emotionally charged, experimental and responsive to the time and place she’s creating in. The artist’s work is both figurative and representational, compiled of layers, textures, and the energy felt in unaltered lines. Decidedly playing between a real and fantastical aesthetic forming a greater narrative pertinent to environmental change –informing herself as well as viewers, of the obstacles our finite world faces in light of our hyper consumption. Having graduated from Queen’s University in 2012 with a BFAH, Mielniczek completed a yearlong fellowship with The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga in 2014 and most recently was an artist in residence for a 9 week duration at INSTINC Studios in Singapore, 2016. www.anyamielniczek.com/ Komi Olaf Komi Olaf's work is an extension of who he is. A direct representation of his character and experiences. While completing a Masters in Architecture, he developed a passion for both painting and poetry and has been on a mission to fuse these three elements ever since. Drawing from the various skills and techniques he's been acquiring over the years, he strives to create unique, inspirational and original work that captures the history of African people and the mind-set of the younger generation. As a Canadian immigrant and a Nigerian in Diaspora, he tends to focus his art on the juxtaposition of unrelated images to produce new meaning. His personal experiences such as the religious conflicts plaguing Nigeria have also had an impact on his work. Ultimately, he would love his work to offer insight into the thoughts of the new generation of artists emerging out of the Diaspora. He wants to tell a different story with his work, one that captures the complexities of his African and Canadian heritage as well as sparks the conversations that can inspire change and build a bridge of unity. komiolaf.com Jude Ifesieh Jude Ifesieh was born in Nigeria, he first came across a pencil at the age of three and has never quite let go of it since then. In 2011, Jude moved to Canada to study Digital Animation at Centennial College. In Canada he has shown his works at the Toronto Library Exhibition; Paint spot Exhibition, Edmonton; Art Vancouver Exhibition to mention a few. Through his travels,notably in the U.S. as well as Australia, his art has been expressed as life -art is synonymous with healing! As an artist, he has developed pieces using a range of colors with unique grass-like strokes. This is a time-consuming process, as I layer and build up the images step-by-step. I have experimented, not merely to create images or figures in true realism; but rather with careful brush statements in strokes, movements that express the energy of the subject. My work involves a synthesis of multiculturalism and environmental themes. CHAPLIN/AVENUE “Abstract Expressionism” and “Expressionism” is a gallery composed of pieces by various artists that use abstract painting to share their emotions and experiences. Sari Zon Sari Zon was born in Toronto in 1972. Her work hangs in private and corporate collections across North America. Sari lets the experience of creating guide her, beginning with a rough wood panel and finding inspiration in the shapes and patterns the wood imparts. She doesn’t limit the process to any specific media, preferring to play with all the materials that interest her (the condition of her studio shows her as both a treasure hunter and a hoarder). Her work often encompasses inks, acrylics, vintage papers and fabrics, natural materials, pastels, charcoal and graphite. She is engaged in a long standing love affair with beeswax (encaustic), and is always finding herself coming back to it. Sari’s works explore the beauty of imperfection, ripping and distressing pattern and geometric shapes to explore how it feels to loosen them up. Her work is the raw product of my creative expression that is one big rant, song and personal meditation. www.sarizonart.com/ Steve Rose Steve Rose is a graduate of OCAD with a major in drawing and painting. He has exhibited his work extensively and has a diverse and experienced background as an artist/educator. His work is collected in private and corporate international collections. There are three main areas of interest to the artist, those being non-objective painting, life drawing and printmaking (generally in the medium of lithography.) In addition to an active independent studio practice, Steve enjoys teaching and lecturing on art and art history. Steve is also involved in mentoring less experienced artists and various artistic collaborations. www.steverose.ca/paintings.html Pamela Ozery Pamela Ozery was born in Kent England on July 31st, 1942. She was a wife, mother, nurse and an inspiring painter. Toronto became Pam’s final home after residing for many years in England and Israel. Painting was an inseparable part of Pam’s life from a very early age. A nurturing heart fostered her ability to connect with every brushstroke, to express her creative energy. “Her hands were slender and skeletal, but the energy flowed warm and powerful through them. Her paintings were the product of this flow” – Alon Ozery. Pam grew from a young talented painter to a mature and refined painter, where her works emulated abstraction. Emotion fuelled motivation to continue painting and her peers respected the unique and abstract qualities demonstrated on each of her artworks. Pam leaves behind a legacy of inspiration and passion for the arts through her artwork, family, and friends who knew her to be an accomplished artist. facebook.com/PamOzeryArt Catherine Shea Catherine Shea was born in Toronto, Ontario and began her study of visual arts at Havergal College and Ridley College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. In 2005, Ms. Shea co-created “Art Outside the Box”, with Unilever Canada in a national arts campaign which featured Catherine’s artwork. This successful project spawned a series of abstract art workshops. In 2006 she would bring her art back to Toronto to Designers Walk, where her work was featured in select gallery showrooms. 2018 also marks the launch of Catherine Shea Studio’s art mentorship exhibition featuring students’ students’ original artwork based on Ms. Shea’s workshop series. Currently Catherine teaches at The Granite Club, The Toronto Cricket Club, Freehand School of Art, and Artbarn School. Ms. Shea leads therapeutic art workshops, and private lessons for both adults and children at her studio in the Yonge & Eglinton area. Andrew Glinski Andrew’s paintings are about how the eye sees, how the mind sees, and the intriguing play between the two. A painting is a plastic construction of form and colour. It is our mind, seeking meaning, that desires subject matter. Andrew exploits this duality. First, it is possible to have an intrinsically poetic experience of the basic elements of a painting. As well, we have an equally authentic experience, through the associations the mind makes of a painting that may bring to mind a landscape we recognize or a metaphysical perplexity we know. The paintings are colourful and abstract. Working with acrylic paint in repeated layers, Andrew creates images evoking a sense of recognition or association that testify to the emotional and psychological power of the paintings. www.glinski.com Suyin Wai Suyin was born in Montreal, Quebec and now lives in Toronto. She has been painting seriously for the past 4 years. Trained at George Brown College for Graphic Design and slaved away in the cubicle jungle in the financial service industry until she escaped. She began painting 2014 to balance out the cubicle culture that permeates our society. Suyin currently is in school full time at York University and pursues art as a serious hobby. Suyin’s art is mostly abstract influenced by many artists from Egon Schiel to Impressionism and everything in between including whimsical illustrations from Ralph Steadman. She started with acrylics on wood or canvas but, later found that she prefers to use oil pastels and India ink on chalk paint on paper or wood. www.suyinwai.com Mirren Hinchley Mirren Hinchley has always been passionate about colour and how it can create very different effects on people whether it be in what you are wearing, the colour on your walls or the furnishings in your home. ? She decided to turn her passion to painting and found that abstract art has allowed her to express her creativity in many different ways every time she starts a new canvas. YONGE/EGLINTON CENTRE "Chaos Theory" is a collection completely curated by Yonge-Eglinton born and bred artist, Catherine Shea. yonge/mt. pleasant "Nature" is a gallery composed of pieces by various artists that reflect the natural landscapes and aspects of our natural world that uplift us and bring us peace. Complete with acrylic and oil paintings and photographs. Joan McGivney Toronto native, Joan has a Fine Arts degree from the University of Toronto and taught High School Visual Arts for many years. She has devoted herself to painting mainly in oils, since 2004. Her realistic works include both nature and the human form. She has been in several group shows and has joined ?and exhibited with: The Bayview ?Art Tour, The ?North Toronto Group of Artists, The Scarborough Arts Guild, The North York Visual ?Artists, The Queen West Art Crawl, and The Artbarn. Currently, she is Past President of the North York Visual Artists and an Executive Director for the North Toronto Group of Artists, and the Bayview Art Tour. Joan is also available to teach workshops for arts groups as well as privately. She teaches at the Artbarn and Artist’s Garden Cooperative. Her work is in many private collections. www.joanmcgivney.com Jacquelyn Sloane Siklos Jacquelyn Sloane Siklos studied at the University of Toronto, receiving a B.A. in fine art and art history, and graduated in Graphic Design and Illustration from the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) (1995-1993). Most of her work explores the accidental and imperfect, and all of her series share an intense love of colour. She uses a variety of different cameras and techniques to create her images, including toy cameras – Lomo, Holga – and a digital SLR. Her work is available for sale at Canvas Gallery in Toronto, and on the internet through Zatista. www.siklosphoto.com Mariana Hernandez Mariana is a Toronto based artist, native to Chile and migrated to Toronto in 1977. ?She studied drawing at OCAD but is mostly self-taught. Mariana’s paintings have been exhibited at the Distillery District and Art Walks in the upper beaches area. She also created a program called Mood Painting for Culture Days in 2017.Her paintings are images of real and abstract life experiences mostly in blue. Being born by the ocean in Vina Del Mar Chile, the connection stayed with her and she is attracted to Toronto’s waterfront. Vina Del Mar Chile has an urban landscape much like downtown Toronto. Places and things in Toronto’s harbourfront such as boats, wildlife and shoreline have a big influence on many of her paintings. ?One of her painting was acquired by Tridel & Hines Aquavista Bayside Toronto, and is now part of the ongoing bayside revitalization project. Alexandra Iorgu Alexandra Iorgu was born and educated as a fine artist in Valcea, Romania. Her early artistic training included drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpting and art history. Alexandra has shown her work in numerous group sows and participated in international art and exchange programs. In 2000 she moved to Toronto where she completed her Bachelor of Design at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Her work is heavily influenced by her cultural background, and her travels throughout Europe. Alexandra brings a sense of clarity and truth to her work. It is both expressive and colourful. www.alexandraiorgu.com Mandi Hutchinson Mandi always had an interest in art. She started with drawing, painting and then transitioned into photography, which helped focus her interest for art and technology. Mandi grew up in, and around the town of Collingwood, Ontario, where she grew fond of being outside and taking photos. Others recognized Mandi's love for photography and encouraged her to pursue it. She eventually moved to Toronto to study photography and has continued to stay in the GTA since graduating. She has traveled to various countries, such as Chile, Ecuador, and Thailand, and plans on traveling to many other places, including as much of Canada as possible. Mandi primarily photographs landscapes, but she also enjoys capturing portraits. www.mandihutchinsonphotography.com Thiviyaa is an artist from Toronto, also known as Art By Thiviyaa. She works hard to create pieces that speak to the beauty of the world around us and how it moves her. She aims to weave stories for others, immersed in the mystics of Mother Nature. Imagine a world untainted by humans and how Mother Nature was intended to be. Her artwork captures more than a mere moment of nature but its fluidity and movement through time. It's a narrative. โปรโมชั่น บิการฝากถอนเงิน Melissa’s abstract paintings include a bold use of colour and texture. She includes various techniques in her paintings to create movement and feeling. Melissa’s paintings are in private collections within Toronto.? leaside/laird "Digital" is a nod to the graphic and mixed media designs that are increasingly becoming part of the visual arts landscape. Matthew Catalano Matthew Catalano was born in Oshawa, Ontario and received his BFA from the University of Waterloo. For the past several years he has participated in solo and group shows, festivals and mural projects. “I enjoy the puzzle aspect of creation. Everything needs to fit together and then fall apart again. It is this constant cycle that I strive for with my compositions.” He currently lives and works in Toronto, Ontario www.matthewcatalano.com? Scotty Graham Born and raised in the shadows of Detroit’s art deco skyscrapers and surrounded by the beautiful, empty remnants of a lost heart of industrial America, Scotty grew up daydreaming of city life, both past and future. By capturing the optimism of bygone city builders, he heroes Toronto in an aesthetic it is not often associated with. His collection of colourful, bold and eye-catching illustrations provide the capital city, a colonial backwater in the early 20th century, with a romanticised history. Torontonians are often surprised and delighted to discover his cheerful work. Scotty lives in Mount Dennis, Toronto and still daydreams of the future cities of the past. www.scottygraham.com Daniel Salij Daniel Salij's values?the arts. He has been revived by?great ?works?of?art?and in?return offers?his?own simple, honest, sincere expressions. He sings,?not?to?appeal to the musical, but to?the humane. His?song?is a statement?of intent. Its primary?intention?is not as?a?pretty?form,?but more primal than that.?It?is?an explanation of?his essence.?He?draws, not to be technically accurate,?but?to?convey?a message.?It?is akin?to a cave painting, more necessity than aesthetic.?He?dances as the body?dictates. He is merely?responding to?an inner drive. ? He does not try?to?create art. Art is a natural function?of his?being, and it?is as service to his?true self?that?he creates. www.arteverywhere.ca/daniel-salij-art-by-any-means-necessary/ Eglinton SQUARE "Wildlife" traditionally refers to undomesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi, and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. The pieces in this art crawl pull inspiration from all types of wildlife on this planet. Marina Nazarova Marina Nazarova is a Russian-Canadian visual artist and illustrator based in Toronto. She holds a BFA in Painting from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, British Columbia. In her figurative paintings she mainly uses oil on canvas and ceramic tiles. Recently she has been taking her art practice outside of her studio to do murals indoors and outdoors. The majority of Marina’s work revolves around people and spaces, as she investigates themes of personal identity, duality and shifting perceptions. She draws her inspirations from everyday life and memories. She tends to explore familiar imagery suggesting a subtle transition from one narrative to another. www.marinanazarova.com/paintings www.marianaart.ca Adrian Hayles Adrian Hayles is a Toronto-based illustrator who is known for works such as the Reggae Lane mural in the Eglinton-Oakwood community and the Mount Dennis mural in the Weston-Mount Dennis community. At the tender age of nine, Adrian discovered the expressive nature of the visual arts. With his continued artistic development, illustration became his deepest passion and talent, launching his career more than 10 year ago. His style is provocative and inspiring and defies categorization. Blurring the lines between graffiti and ultra realism, Adrian’s voice and vision is instantly identifiable. His works include countless portraits and illustrations for various magazines (including Peace and Business Edge) and collaborations with the City of Toronto to develop murals for vacant community spaces. adrianhaylesproductions.com Ella Mazur Ella is an ?artist, ?illustrator, ?and ?graphic ?designer ?based ?in ?Toronto. ?As ?a ?child, ?she ?was ?often ?lost ?in ?made ?up ?imaginary ?worlds, ?and ?as ?an ?artist, she ?seeks ?to ?explore ?those ?imaginary ?worlds ?and ?bring ?them ?to ?life. ?With ?my ?ballpoint ?pen, ?I've ?been ?able ?to ?create ?little ?doorways ?to ?those ?worlds, ?where ?you ?can ?glimpse ?into ?the ?imagined ?and ?surreal, ?into ?stark ?black ?and ?white ?dreamscapes. ?I ?believe ?that ?this ?is ?the ?true ?magic ?of ?being ?an ?artist ?- ?being ?able ?to ?bring ?to ?life ?a ?part ?of ?the ?imagination. ?With ?drawing, ?there ?is ?nothing ?that ?is ?impossible! ecmazur.com Andrea Vela Alacron Andrea Vela is a Peruvian community artist and self-taught illustrator who moved to Toronto in 2015. Her work is inspired by Amazonian culture and is influenced by the na?ve genre. Andrea's colorful illustrations explore folk culture and the connection with the human condition, femininity and nature. Her love for storytelling has led her to publish a picture book in China, and self-published a variety of zines in Spanish. As a community artist, Andrea has designed and led different workshops that combine art and social issues, with the goal of shaping the mainstream discourse on gender, culture and citizenship. More of Andrea Vela's work can be found at www.isallegra.com. Thank you to our 2018 partner organizations FOR PARTICIPATING in the selection of artists. Artbarn School is located in midtown Toronto, along the Eglinton Way (Eglinton Avenue West at Oriole Park). For over 12 years, they have been offering art classes for adults and for children as young as one year old. In 2005, Mary Thelander, Frith Bail and Linda McMaster envisioned a welcoming not-for-profit community art school. Since then, under Linda’s leadership, Artbarn has inspired hundreds of budding artists of all ages. Artbarn’s classes are open to people at every stage of development – from the terrified beginner to the hobbyist looking to take their skill further. artbarnschool.com Art Starts In 1992, four socially conscious artists came together in Toronto’s Oakwood-Eglinton area. They wanted a place to make art – a place they could see and be seen, and make art with everyone. 25 years later, Art Starts has become a catalyst and a proven model for arts-based community development in Toronto. Art Starts now works in 5 under-resourced neighbourhoods across Toronto, but is still active as ever in the Eglinton and Oakwood area. artstartsto.com Scarborough Arts Scarborough Arts (SA) is an evolving non-profit, the only arts organization of its kind specifically serving the Scarborough community. Founded in 1978, SA was established to promote artists and artistic growth in the community. Over time our organization has expanded its mission to also include community programming (children, youth, seniors programs). Since 1992 we have been located at a city-owned property on the Scarborough Bluffs, which hosts office and gallery space for Exhibits. As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we will continue to bring individuals and groups together to create and cultivate innovative arts and cultural programs in Scarborough. scarborougharts.com UrbanArts UrbanArts is a progressive, not-for-profit Local Arts Service Organization (LASO) focused on engaging community through the arts; UrbanArts is an incubator for local arts, with a range of programs led by professional artists in visual, digital, culinary and media arts, theatre, dance and music. UrbanArts is committed to the goal of building inclusive, engaged communities by enriching peoples’ lives through the arts, culture and heritage, with programs, services and resources delivered within the former City of York boundaries, with a focus on York South-Weston. urbanartstoronto.org Select your favourite artist displayed at one the locations below to win that piece Catherine Shea displayed at 292 Eglinton Ave. W. Quentin Vercetty displayed at 1563 Eglinton Ave. W. Jacquelyn Siklos displayed at Smile Speech Therapy, 532 Eglinton Ave. E. Camille Lauren displayed at Black Rock Studio, 1649 Eglinton Ave. W. Please answer the skill testing question: (3x50) + 20÷5 I have read and understand the rules CROSSTOWN ART CRAWL and Contest FROM MOUNT DENNIS TO KENNEDY ROAD JUNE 30 TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 Crosstown Community Office (east) Serving residents, businesses, and community groups from Yonge Street to Kennedy Road. 660 Eglinton Avenue East (in the Sunnybrook Plaza at Bayview Avenue) Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Telephone service available 24/7: 416-482-7411 Crosstown Community Office (west) Serving residents, businesses, and community groups from Yonge Street to Weston Road. 1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin Street) Gallery City is a joint initiative of โปรโมชั่น บิการฝากถอนเงิน, Crosslinx Transit Solutions – Constructors (CTSC), the seven Eglinton Business improvement areas, the Yonge Eglinton Centre, Eglinton Square, and Eglinton businesses between Weston Road and Victoria Park. ? 2018 Crosslinx Transit Solutions	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3592
__label__cc	0.70378	0.29622	Morning Bites: Kevin Young, The Year’s Best Nonfiction, Frank Portman Interviewed, and More In our morning reading: interviews with Kevin Young and Frank Portman, new writing from Laina Dawes, photos from a recent Matmos live set, fiction from Jen Michalski, and more. Morning Bites: Josef Van Wissem’s Latest, Valeria Luiselli Interviewed, Dorothea Lasky, Frank Portman’s Playlist, and More In our morning reading: notes on the new album from Josef Van Wissem and the poetry of Dorothea Lasky, an interview with Valeria Luiselli, a playlist from Frank Portman, and more. The brilliance of Lookout! Records Posted by Jason Diamond I really don’t think I can come up with one punk label that had as huge an effect on me as Lookout! Records did when I was a teenager. While my tastes would change as I got older, there was hardly anything as thrilling to a 14-year-old kid in the suburbs than to receive a Lookout! poster/catalog in the mail, then checking off nearly every release that I wanted to buy. As you may or may not have […] Bites: The last days of a punk poet, King Dork banned?, the Dickens Question, Chicago Olympics, Park Slope protest, more The New York Times on the last days of Jim Carroll. Lit. Frank Portman’s King Dork: future banned book? Every now and then, we just have to re-bring up the question “Why are we still reading Dickens?” (The Rumpus reminded us that The Guardian reminded us a few weeks ago.) Answer: good characters, good stories, social, historical, amusing, etc…. I’m glad we keep ending at the same conclusion. Famous novelists spies. Very cool. Tolkien, Greene, Maugham, Fleming… The Millions on […] Conversation: Frank Portman By Jason Diamond Dr. Frank wrote the love songs of my youth. As I spent countless hours making mixtapes for girls I liked, it was always a point to put a song by his band, Mr. T Experience on there somewhere. I guess in a twist on the Minutemen song “History Lesson, Pt. 2”, punk rock changed my life, but it was guys like Dr. Frank and many of his contemporaries who did it by writing smart, sensitive, and often […] Bites: Frank Portman’s playlist, Roger’s monograms, Michael Pollan, indie bookselling as football, and (maybe) one last mention of Inherent Vice . Frank Portman, of one of my favorite pop-punk bands, Mr. T Experience, has a new book out called Andromeda Klein, and he gives Largehearted Boy a great playlist for Book Notes. N+1: Not so into zombies/alien films, but likes District 9. Indichik put up an MP3 of Beach Fossils last week. I forgot to mention it, but it’s well worth mentioning considering this guy is putting out some of the best stuff I’ve heard all year. New York Times Book […] Bites: Frank Portman’s playlist, Roger’s monograms, Michael Pollan, indie bookselling as football, and (maybe) one last mention of Inherent Vice Frank Portman, of one of my favorite pop-punk bands, Mr. T Experience, has a new book out called Andromeda Klein. He gives Largehearted Boy a great playlist for Book Notes. N+1: Not so into zombies/alien films, but likes District 9. Indichik put up an MP3 of Beach Fossils last week. I forgot to mention it, but it’s well worth mentioning considering this guy is putting out some of the best stuff I’ve heard all year. New York Times Book Review […]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3593
__label__wiki	0.677734	0.677734	Hsbc Branch Code 195 National Clearing Code (NCC) is a six digits numerical codes used to identify an individual branch of a financial institution in New Zealand. 1 day ago · HSBC Bank USA, N. Enter your postcode or location to our tool to find your closest HSBC branch in the Phpilppines. HSBC Holdings (HSBC) Branch & ATM Locations in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Unlike routing numbers, SWIFT codes are made up of 8 to 11 characters. Marlene · 4 years ago. Search for IFSC Code of HSBC Bank Bangalore Branch, Address, Contact/ Phone Numbers, Email ID of all banks in India including HSBC Bank Bangalore. This SWIFT BIC code list was searched 240 number of times in the past. These office locations may or may not have safe deposit facilities on site, they can give loan and deposit rates. HSBC has won Asiamoney's Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative HSBC has won Asiamoney's Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative. You should be aware of the potential risk of foreign exchange rates changing. Find useful information on different branches’ opening hours, locations and various services. This branch is located in 50912 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MIDLGB2141W is SWIFT Code & BIC Code of HSBC BANK PLC (POULTRY PRINCES STREET BRANCH),Location at 27-32 POULTRY,LONDON,United Kingdom,Postcode:EC2P 2BX. Find SWIFT Codes for Hsbc Bank Dhaka in Bangladesh (BD) SWIFT Code (ISO 9362) is unique identification code for a particular bank. IFSC code of Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Hsbc Bank. For account 5041920123, use 504 to refer to Appendix A to retrieve the Branch Code 004. 267 Banco Santander S. The address of the branch is 375 BLOCK G NEW ALIPORE KOLKATA 700 053, Kolkata, West Bengal. HSBC Bank Canada. FRANCE Swift Codes has been assisting you in finding the reliable bank and branch where capital is sent to via Bank Wire Transfer. Payments Solution- Smart Form. Opening hours. City : Calgary: Postal Code : T2P 3R5. Works with Branch Manager to support these efforts, while maintaining overall responsibility for all operational activities within the branch. This swift code belongs to a financial institution. ATM/Branch Locator. Example: 501. To make money transfer, the NCC is used together with the bank account number of the recipient. The Hsbc Bank branch locator or search finder helps you find the address, contact, etc. The experiences of the past 150 years have helped form the bank’s character across the world. If you're having any trouble upgrading from a physical Secure Key to a Digital Secure Key, call us on 03456 002 290. Find Hsbc Bank IFSC and MICR codes of any branch in Pune, Maharashtra. The HSBC Bank IFSC code is also printed on cheques issued by the HSBC Bank branch. HSBC Bank USA, N. This 8 digit SWIFT code starts with 4 digit bank code (HSBC) followed by 2 digit country code (SG) and 2 digit location code (S2). BSB (Bank-State-Branch) Number is a six digits numerical codes used to identify an individual branch of a financial institution in Australia. for about $1 billion as it pares U. Seef Branch (Headquarters) Address. Nagar, Andheri-Kurla Road, Mumbai Maharashtra-400059. Find HSBC branches or ATMs locations in the United States. following 3 banks require the 3 digits branch code to be appended to the account number. 3 Excludes HSBC Expat accounts and HSBC accounts linked in Global View. HSBC Hong Kong Branches; ICBC Bank Asia Hong Kong Branches; Bank of East Asia Hong Kong Branches; Standard Chartered Hong Kong Bank Branches. Enter your postcode or location to our tool to find your closest HSBC branch in the Phpilppines. Simply enter your postcode or location to find your nearest HSBC branches and their full contact details. First select your bank, select the state, now select your district and finally select the branch of your bank to find IFSC Code. These office locations may or may not have safe deposit facilities on site, they can give loan and deposit rates. BSB (Bank-State-Branch) Number is a six digits numerical codes used to identify an individual branch of a financial institution in Australia. You should be aware of the potential risk of foreign exchange rates changing. The SWIFT code of Hsbc Bank Malaysia Berhad, 50912 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is HBMBMYKL. Apply as Premium Banker : Bayan Baru Branch (4153640) at HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad. Use our Branch Locator tool to find HSBC branches and Express Banking, including ATMs and multi-function machines, points near you. Get routing number, MICR, branch address details for HSBC Bank Canada branches. They are initially granted the banking license in 1987, following a planned deregulation of New Zealand's financial markets in the same year. IFSC Code is an Indian Financial System. HSBC Bank Canada's Institution Number (or bank number) is 016. The BSB is normally used in association with the bank account number. You should be aware of the potential risk of foreign exchange rates changing. If its not there try ringing HSBC the contact number according to my statement is 08457 404404. However, if you're not sure, or can't find the branch code, you can use the 8 character head office SWIFT code, and your payment will still make its way to your account. For international inward money transfer, a SWIFT code must be used together with a NCC and Account Number. New Swift and New Bank Code Print this page As The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Indonesia Branch has integrated its business activity with PT Bank HSBC Indonesia (formerly known as PT Bank Ekonomi Raharja), the following changes on payment related information will be effective from 17 April 2017. Manage the sales culture through all levels to meet and exceed established sales and revenue goals (ultimate supervision for the sale and servicing of investment and insurance products lies within HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. HSBC Premier Build, manage and protect your wealth at home or abroad – with an exclusive level of service that includes your own Relationship Manager. The code format is as below:. In IFSC code HSBC0700013, first 4 letters HSBC are used to identify the bank name of Hsbc Bank. Visit the Our approach section of this website for information on HSBC’s values, how we do business and our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Use the HSBC branch finder and find your nearest branch. 904889 longitude specifically). We have detected your browser is out of date. HSBC has two entities in Mauritius - a branch of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and a local subsidiary, HSBC Bank (Mauritius) Limited. Savings Extra HSBC understands the value of your money and hence strives to cater to your money management needs. The origins of the bank lie mainly in Hong Kong and to a lesser extent in Shanghai, where branches were first opened in 1865. Bank Bank Codes Branch Details; THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LTD: Clearing Code 004 Branch Code 814: Branch Name: Telford Gardens Address: Shop Unit P16, Block G, Telford Plaza 1, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Contact: 2757 5510: THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LTD: Clearing Code 004 Branch Code 815. IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code and is provided by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India – the governing body for the banking sector in India). The branch code will be 011 and the account number 1012345670. In IFSC code HSBC0700013, first 4 letters HSBC are used to identify the bank name of Hsbc Bank. The ACH branch code is normally incorporated into the account. Sort Code, Sorting code,SWIFT Code,BIC Code,Bank Holidays,Branch,Address InformationHSBC BANK PLC - LONDON - HSBC BANK PLC - LONDON - Sort Codes & SWIFT Codes across all Banks in UK. Download now to enjoy 50% off transaction fees until the end of 2019. IFSC Code: HSBC0400007, PEDDAR ROAD, MUMBAI, HSBC Find IFSC, MICR Codes, Address, All Bank Branches in India, for NEFT, RTGS, ECS Transactions Use Branch Locator tool here if you know State, City and Branch Name. BBME AEAD ABU. IFSC HSBC0700013 Details. Get branch code, bank code, branch address details and phone number for HSBC Bank branches. Other Banks: HSBC, Commonwealth Bank, Bank of China, Lloyds TSB, Westpac,. The official UK account for HSBC. To make money transfer, the NCC is used together with the bank account number of the recipient. Bank code: HSBC (First 4 characters of the IFSC code) 5th character: 0 Branch code: 492002 (Last 6 characters of the IFSC code) What is the IFSC Code? The term might be unknown to most Indians, but its use has been going on for quite some time in the country and has revolutionized the money transfer process between banks. For address and phone numbers, scroll down. HSBCSGS2 is the personal HSBC Singapore SWIFT code. Please remember to always confirm the correct code with the bank or recipient before sending any. HSBC Bank is a in India with 50 branches, 132 ATM's and 4,748 employees across the country. HSBC Sanction Policy Statement. Clearing code and branch code of HSBC Bank City Landmark branch is 004-195. Also Premier and Advance banking and more…. We are the only place on the web with a free full list of HSBC sort codes for all branches and operations within HSBC. Tai Wai Branch. HSBC commissioned this article as part of our Beyond Banking initiative. HSBC's Mount Kisco branch is among 195 that the bank plans to sell to First Niagara. SWIFT, IBAN, BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Singapore, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Singapore, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Singapore, and more. What's more, you can use the HSBC Debit Card at HSBC Group ATMs and ATMs affiliated to the VISA network for cash withdrawal and VISA merchant outlets for purchases. Opening hours. IFSC Code of Hsbc Bank, Fort Branch is HSBC01INDIA. As of today, HSBC is the 41st largest bank in US by branch count. Bank Branch Code: 004-195. SWIFT Code of all HSBC bank China are listed here listed including HSBC China SWIFT code of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Chengdu, Nanjing etc… BIC code of HSBC Primary Office is HSBCCNSH and Main office is located in Shanghai. com has provided three option to help you in SWIFT Bic codes Search like, lsit by Bank name ( Bank name based Wift code list ), Find by Branch name, City or Area name ( location based Swift code), and lookup by SWIFT BIC code to verift address and bank details or information. The address of Mongkok - HSBC Premier Centre branch is 673 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, KLN, Hong Kong Home. MIDLGB22 is the swift code for Primary Office of HSBC BANK PLC Bank in LONDON United Kingdom. For account 5041920123, use 504 to refer to Appendix A to retrieve the Branch Code 004. HSBC Bank Canada's Institution Number (or bank number) is 016. 0 Cybo Score. The Hsbc Bank Plc sort codes are a six-digit number which identifies both the bank and the branch where the account is held and they are used to route money transfers between banks. От 65 банков, более 800 программ на сайте Кредитовик. Find SWIFT Code / BIC Code for HSBC Bank Branch, Search for SWIFT ID, Branch Address and City for Banks in India Swift Code (also called SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID) is a standard format of Business Identifier Codes (BIC). HSBC Canada is the seventh largest bank in Canada, with offices in every province except Prince Edward Island, and is the largest foreign-owned bank in the country. Bank code: HSBC (First 4 characters of the IFSC code) 5th character: 0 Branch code: 492002 (Last 6 characters of the IFSC code) What is the IFSC Code? The term might be unknown to most Indians, but its use has been going on for quite some time in the country and has revolutionized the money transfer process between banks. Click on the city name to get list of all branch information including branch name, address, city and zip code. This 8 digit SWIFT code starts with 4 digit bank code (HSBC) followed by 2 digit country code (SG) and 2 digit location code (S2). VP Sr Branch Manager HSBC Santa Clara, CA, US Refer to the HNAH Code of Ethics policy and Wealth Management Staff Dealing policy including Outside Business Activity (OBAs) to ensure that above. In IFSC code HSBC0700013, first 4 letters HSBC are used to identify the bank name of Hsbc Bank. Agricultural Loan Disbursement. HSBC Hong Kong Branches; ICBC Bank Asia Hong Kong Branches; Bank of East Asia Hong Kong Branches; Standard Chartered Hong Kong Bank Branches. swift code (bic) - cmbccnbs 195 - china merchants bank (dongguan branch) In this page you will find detailed information about the swift code " CMBCCNBS195 " of " CHINA MERCHANTS BANK " for the branch named: " (DONGGUAN BRANCH) ". HSBC Washington DC branch is located at 1401 I Street, N. For more details please click on the Help link to the bottom right of the box. NEW YORK (AP) — HSBC said Sunday it will sell 195 retail bank branches, most located in upstate New York, to First Niagara Bank in a deal worth about $1 billion. Complaint Lodgement Form. Swift BIC Code for all Branches of HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST LIMITED (BBMEAEAD), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Find the list of Branches of HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST LIMITED (BBMEAEAD) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. HSBCSGS2 is the personal HSBC Singapore SWIFT code. It looks like you're using an old web browser. IFSC Code: HSBC0400007, PEDDAR ROAD, MUMBAI, HSBC Find IFSC, MICR Codes, Address, All Bank Branches in India, for NEFT, RTGS, ECS Transactions Use Branch Locator tool here if you know State, City and Branch Name. Typical Checking bonuses have been for $200, $350, $750 and up to $2,000 in cash. ) DBS 7171 005 005 2312891 - Usually 10-digit Account No - Use first 3 digits of Account No as the Branch Code eg. While HSBC is pleased to offer this Beyond Banking article as an educational service to our customers, HSBC does not guarantee, warrant or recommend the opinion or advice or the product and/or services offered or mentioned in this article. BSB Number is used in Australian Paper Clearing System (APCS) and Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) payment systems. First Niagara’s deal to purchase the HSBC branches in upstate New York would more than double its branch network in the region. HSBC in Hong Kong provides services such as personal banking, credit cards, loans, wealth management, foreign exchange, investments, insurance among others. By continuing to browse this site, you give consent for cookies to be used. HSBC,7092,PREMIER CENTRE,015,Sri Lanks Banks Branch Codes , Bank code , List all Banks. If you're having any trouble upgrading from a physical Secure Key to a Digital Secure Key, call us on 03456 002 290. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Find branches to access our investment products and services, and ATMs and Express Banking machines of HSBC Mauritius with our latest branch locator. We use cookies to personalise the content and ads displayed on our website to offer you the best browsing experience. Opening hours. The address of the branch is SCO 1 SECTOR 9 D CHANDIGARH 160 017, Chandigarh, Chandigarh. HSBC's announcements on incorporation of its subsidiary, HSBC Bank (Singapore) Ltd With effect from 9 May 2016, HSBC’s Retail Banking and Wealth Management business will be transferred from HSBC, Singapore Branch, to HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited via a scheme of transfer under the Banking Act. We warmly welcome you in our branches and at the subsidiaries of HSBC Germany. SWIFT Code for HSBC Hull branch is MIDLGB2111B and sort code is 402518 But the swift code is not connected. Third-parties may also use cookies on our website for tailored advertising experiences. Description: Swift Code or BIC code for all the banks in China. Swift code is used while transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. Example : SBTRINBB102, CIBCCATT, CHASUS) SWIFT code (also known as ISO 9362, SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID or SWIFT code) is a standard format of Business Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Format of Swift Code: The SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters code that uniquely identifies financial institution. 700013 represent branch code. Visit the Our approach section of this website for information on HSBC's values, how we do business and our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Welcome to HSBC sort codes. HSBC Bank Canada - Routing Number, Transit Numbers, MICR ,SWIFT Code,BIC Code,Bank Holidays,Phone Number,Branch, Map, Address Information HSBC Bank Canada - Canada Banks Routing Transit Numbers MICR,SWIFT Codes and Canada Bank Branch Address. To upgrade to the Digital Secure Key, follow the instructions below. Here to help everyday 8am-10pm. 22231 HSBCAD EM. it's asking for the following, most of which i have no idea what it's actually for. If there is no local contact person available, please send us your message via the corresponding contact form or the e-mail address stated therein. Find SWIFT Codes for Hsbc Bank Plc in United Kingdom (GB) SWIFT Code (ISO 9362) is unique identification code for a particular bank. We have detected your browser is out of date. This branch is located in 50912 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Use the HSBC branch finder and find your nearest branch. Manages completion of branch transactional activities while supporting client alternative delivery channel alternatives. HSBC branches can be found at five locations island-wide. HSBC is a FDIC-insured bank with certificate number of 57890. Find HSBC BANK MAIN BRANCH CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU MICR Code, HSBC BANK MAIN BRANCH CHENNAI IFSC Code, Branch Address for all HSBC BANK Branches across MAIN BRANCH CHENNAI. Most of the credit unions and small banks in USA do not have the connectivity to swift network and thus does not have a Swift Code, IBAN or other international routing codes, so you can't directly receive international funds in your account with credit unions/ banks. Enter your postcode or location into our branch locator tool to find your closest HSBC branch. BIC Code is unique for each branch. It looks like you're using an old web browser. HSBC Bank is a bank that provides corporate and retail banking services, deposit products, pension, insurance, bank branches and credit services. The details you provide let us show you more useful results. HSBC France, Athens Branch, operates in accordance with the Code of Conduct under Law 4224/2013 as revised by the Decision 195/1/29. As of today, HSBC is the 41st largest bank in US by branch count. Please click here to reach all HSBC branches and ATMs. 049 Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited. Know in depth the supply of credit, locations ATM and use each financial product as required in Dubai, UAE. The majority of the 1,900 people who work at the 195 branches “are expected to be retained by First Niagara and other financial institutions” that buy branches that First Niagara must sell. See our HSBC full list of branches all over Australia and find useful information such as specific BSB code of each branch. ) Remarks; The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) 7232: 146: 225193001: The account number consists of 9 digits. Find SWIFT Code / BIC Code for HSBC Bank Branch, Search for SWIFT ID, Branch Address and City for Banks in India Swift Code (also called SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID) is a standard format of Business Identifier Codes (BIC). Swift codes are specified separately for each available bank. A Bank State Branch (BSB) number is the name used in Australia for a bank code, which is a branch identifier. Hsbc France , Paris, How to Find SWIFT-BIC codes ? Bankswiftbiccodes. 160002 represent branch code. hsbc Bournemouth This HSBC branch is placed at 111 Poole Road, Westbourne, post code BH4 9BQ, Bournemouth, Dorset county (50. The branch code varies for corporate and personal accounts. Please click here to reach all HSBC branches and ATMs. Our friendly staff are there to assist you with your more extensive banking needs. Mongkok - HSBC Premier Centre branch has clearing code '004' and branch code '613'. Now you can use our branch locator tool to find HSBC branches and Express Banking, including ATMs and multi-function machines, points near you in Sri Lanka. Download now to enjoy 50% off transaction fees until the end of 2019. Related Reading. HSBC Bank Canada - Routing Number, Transit Numbers, MICR ,SWIFT Code,BIC Code,Bank Holidays,Phone Number,Branch, Map, Address Information HSBC Bank Canada - Canada Banks Routing Transit Numbers MICR,SWIFT Codes and Canada Bank Branch Address. Find HSBC branches or ATMs locations in the United States. The majority of the 1,900 people who work at the 195 branches “are expected to be retained by First Niagara and other financial institutions” that buy branches that First Niagara must sell. 3 answers 3. , Email, Address quickly. Find the swift code (also called BIC code) for every bank in the world. Offer valid 15 July 2019 to 31 December 2019 inclusive. You must have pondered about what does HSBC Bank IFSC code means while transferring the money or any online payment. Hong Kong FastFacts Forum Index-> Q&A Forum-> hsbc branch code hong kong: All times are GMT + 8 Hours : Page 1 of 1: The messages about hsbc branch code hong kong on this page were written by the authors above as indicated and do not express the opinion of this web site. BIC/SWIFT Code is identifying Bank Country branches. OR Your Personal Banking Number (PBN) and your access code. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch ("HSBC Singapore Branch") is incorporating its Retail Banking and Wealth Management business locally in Singapore (the "RBWM Business"). HSBC Hong Kong Branches; ICBC Bank Asia Hong Kong Branches; Bank of East Asia Hong Kong Branches; Standard Chartered Hong Kong Bank Branches. First Niagara’s deal to purchase the HSBC branches in upstate New York would more than double its branch network in the region. Swift Codes has been assisting you in finding the reliable bank and branch where capital is sent to via Bank Wire Transfer. SWIFT Code for HSBC Hull branch is MIDLGB2111B and sort code is 402518 But the swift code is not connected. A swift code can be formed with either 8 or 11 characters. At that time, an individual had to first visit the bank branch to make a transfer and then wait till it amount was processed and credited in the other account. (Account No will. HSBC Egypt personal banking offers a range of bank accounts with online banking. BIC code contains the same amount of information as compared to the bank SWIFT code. These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers, and also for the exchange of other messages between banks. The Swift code consists of 8 or 11 characters. SWIFT Code for HSBC Hull branch is MIDLGB2111B and sort code is 402518 But the swift code is not connected. Auckland Central, Auckland Level 9, HSBC House, 1 Queen Street Auckland, New Zealand Phone: +64 9. Visit now and get the list of HSBC BANK IFSC Codes, MICR codes, Branch details, Address, Phone Numbers & more at The Economic Times. First select your bank, select the state, now select your district and finally select the branch of your bank to find IFSC Code. Due to an industry-wide initiative supported by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), the interbank payment infrastructure for GIRO payments will be upgraded in the first quarter of 2015. Get The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited branch list and clearing & branch codes in Hong Kong. HSBC's Mount Kisco branch is among 195 that the bank plans to sell to First Niagara. HSBC bank Basingstoke Branch Address, 23/24 Paddington House, Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7LJ, Telephone: 03457 404 404 (central customer services). These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. A swift code can be formed with either 8 or 11 characters. For more info check our official website. HSBC commissioned this article as part of our Beyond Banking initiative. Mobile banking. We have detected your browser is out of date. Swift codes are specified separately for each available bank. More banks' locations. The red log on button remains at the top right hand corner of every page on the HSBC website. E, regulated by the Central Bank of the U. At that time, an individual had to first visit the bank branch to make a transfer and then wait till it amount was processed and credited in the other account. BBME AEAD ABU. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited U. Find IFSC of 1 HSBC Bank bank branches in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Use the HSBC branch finder and find your nearest branch. Swift Code is also known as SWIFT-BIC, BIC (Bank Identifier Code), or SWIFT ID. HSBCSGS2 is the personal HSBC Singapore SWIFT code. Find SWIFT Codes for Hsbc Bank Plc in United Kingdom (GB) SWIFT Code (ISO 9362) is unique identification code for a particular bank. 222 Agricultural Bank of China Limited 256 Allahabad Bank 152 Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Visit now and get the list of HSBC BANK IFSC Codes, MICR codes, Branch details, Address, Phone Numbers & more at The Economic Times. Use our Branch Locator tool to find HSBC branches and Express Banking, including ATMs and multi-function machines, points near you. You must have pondered about what does HSBC Bank IFSC code means while transferring the money or any online payment. This branch is located in 50912 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Swift code is used while transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. The transaction is valued at about $1 billion. If you are transfering money to any HSBC A/C in Hull better to use the IBAN and HSBC. Skip page header and navigation Personal Personal Banking Select to navigate to Personal Banking Selected. Gain access to all your HSBC accounts on one screen from anywhere in the world, and take advantage of quick and free transfers (in the case of an occasional SEPA transfer) between accounts with Global View / Global Transfer. Important Note: While we strongly endeavor to keep all our information accurate, users are requested to confirm information with the respective financial institution before taking any action. If the branch name is ShentonWay-IB, this will be for corporate account. HSBC PARIS HOTEL DE VILLE Branch. Bandra Mumbai Branch - Hsbc IFSC, address, branch phone number, manager contact number, email address. Find HSBC branches or ATMs locations in the United States. Now you can use our branch locator tool to find HSBC branches and Express Banking, including ATMs and multi-function machines, points near you in Sri Lanka. SWIFT, IBAN, BIC codes for HSBC Bank USA Toronto , HSBC Bank USA N A Singapore , HSBC Bank USA Hong Kong Branch Formerly Republicnational Bank of New York, and more. Hsbc Bank Fort Branch is located in Mumbai district of Maharashtra state. OR Your Personal Banking Number (PBN) and your access code. Since this swift code belongs to a primary office of the bank, it can have an optional branch code "**". HBUKGB4B is the swift code for Primary Office of HSBC BANK PLC Bank in LONDON United Kingdom. HSBC0560002 is the IFSC Code for HSBC BANK, MAIN BRANCH BANGALORE. HSBC01INDIA IFSC code could be used for fund transfer through NEFT, IMPS or RTGS to Hsbc Bank Fort Branch, Mumbai. The transaction is valued at about $1 billion. HSBC Bank branch code checker. You can find out more about HSBC's approach to sustainability on the building a sustainable future page. I see this as the only solution to your problem, since I am not sure if there is any common swift code for HSBC Bank Plc. What's more, you can use the HSBC Debit Card at HSBC Group ATMs and ATMs affiliated to the VISA network for cash withdrawal and VISA merchant outlets for purchases. More information on this place. HSBC Birkirkara Branch Birkirkara postal code BKR 9049. Find out more about HSBC Premier. The HSBC Bank IFSC code is also printed on cheques issued by the HSBC Bank branch. HSBC currently operates with 227 branches located in 11 states. Feedback and Complaints. Marlene · 4 years ago. Cookies are enabled. Example : SBTRINBB102, CIBCCATT, CHASUS) SWIFT code (also known as ISO 9362, SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID or SWIFT code) is a standard format of Business Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). HSBC traces its origin to a hong in Hong Kong, and its present form was established in London by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to act as a new group holding company in 1991. Manages completion of branch transactional activities while supporting client alternative delivery channel alternatives. BSB (Bank-State-Branch) Number is a six digits numerical codes used to identify an individual branch of a financial institution in Australia. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd OCBC Bank Code - 7339 Branch Code / Branch Name 501 OCBC Centre 503 North 504 OCBC Centre (504) DBS Bank Code for Transferring To and From Bank Accounts POSB Bank - Bank Code 7171 Post Office Savings Bank 081 All Branches (for accounts with 9 digits). Visit the Our approach section of this website for information on HSBC's values, how we do business and our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Works with Branch Manager to support these efforts, while maintaining overall responsibility for all operational activities within the branch. Savings Extra HSBC understands the value of your money and hence strives to cater to your money management needs. I had 8 direct reports who I closely manage. Find IFSC of 1 HSBC Bank bank branches in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. HSBC Private Bank HSBC France, 103 avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris, France Tel: +33 (0)1 49 52 20 00 / Fax: +33 (0)1 49 52 20 99. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited UAE Branch, P. Sort Code, Sorting code,SWIFT Code,BIC Code,Bank Holidays,Branch,Address InformationHSBC BANK PLC - LONDON - HSBC BANK PLC - LONDON - Sort Codes & SWIFT Codes across all Banks in UK. Bandra Mumbai Branch - Hsbc IFSC, address, branch phone number, manager contact number, email address. Find out which languages we support at the branch close to you Staff speaking your preferred language may not be at the branch all days of the week. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. It also provides access to additional information such as opening times and available facilities at particular branches. for about $1 billion as it pares U. HSBC Bank USA branches in Plattsburgh, Malone and Saranac Lake are among 195 in New York and Connecticut that will be sold to First Niagara Bank, N. Manages completion of branch transactional activities while supporting client alternative delivery channel alternatives. It is a branch located in a Morrisons supermarket (possibly in Bradford but may be elsewhere that is where the head office is) - and they have postal sort code which operates from Coventry. The deal, announced late on Sunday, is one of the first concrete signs of the. Bank Name : Hsbc Bank Canada: Branch Name : Calgary Branch: Swift Codes : HKBCCATTCAL: Address : 777 8TH AVENUE, S. Since this swift code belongs to a primary office of the bank, it can have an optional branch code "*". HSBC Bank Middle East Limited U. If you are transfering money to any HSBC A/C in Hull better to use the IBAN and HSBC. HSBC's announcements on incorporation of its subsidiary, HSBC Bank (Singapore) Ltd With effect from 9 May 2016, HSBC’s Retail Banking and Wealth Management business will be transferred from HSBC, Singapore Branch, to HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited via a scheme of transfer under the Banking Act. Chandigarh is located in Chandigarh city, Chandigarh district, Chandigarh. Click "accept all" to consent to the use of cookies. HBUKGB4B is the swift code for Primary Office of HSBC BANK PLC Bank in LONDON United Kingdom. Find Swift code, BIC Code of Branch Offices of HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST LIMITED (BBMEAEAD) in UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. HSBC Bank USA branches in Plattsburgh, Malone and Saranac Lake are among 195 in New York and Connecticut that will be sold to First Niagara Bank, N. HSBC Visa debit card HSBC Visa debit card now comes with a brand new design featuring a modern interpretation of one of the HSBC lions, an iconic symbol of the Bank for nearly a century. HSBC Rabat Branch is working in Banks activities. A full list of HSBC Toronto bank branches with locations addresses, contacts, opening hours and available services. The bic codes below belong to HSBC UK BANK PLC bank and/or any of its branches across all countries and cities in the world. HSBC France, Athens Branch, operates in accordance with the Code of Conduct under Law 4224/2013 as revised by the Decision 195/1/29. , is among four in Westchester County proposed for sale. The swift code is a code unique to banks and used in international money transfers. HSBC Canada is the seventh largest bank in Canada, with offices in every province except Prince Edward Island, and is the largest foreign-owned bank in the country. Athens - Centre. SWIFT, IBAN, BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Singapore, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Singapore, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Singapore, and more. For international inward money transfer, a SWIFT code must be used together with a NCC and Account Number. Chandigarh is located in Chandigarh city, Chandigarh district, Chandigarh. See 6 social pages including Facebook and Twitter, Hours, Phone, Website and more for this business. Mongkok - HSBC Premier Centre branch has clearing code '004' and branch code '613'. MIDLGB2141W is SWIFT Code & BIC Code of HSBC BANK PLC (POULTRY PRINCES STREET BRANCH),Location at 27-32 POULTRY,LONDON,United Kingdom,Postcode:EC2P 2BX. HSBC NZ Branches HSBC NZ #1. Since this swift code belongs to a primary office of the bank, it can have an optional branch code "*". Get HSBC Bank Vile Parle Branch, Vile Parle IFSC code, Address and other branch details. HSBC Bank's registered office is located at Dhana Singh Processor Premises, J. HSBC Bank IFSC Code: HSBC Bank will have IFSC codes beginning with the letters HSBC. See 6 social pages including Facebook and Twitter, Website and more for this business. Swift Code is also known as SWIFT-BIC, BIC (Bank Identifier Code), or SWIFT ID. Manage the sales culture through all levels to meet and exceed established sales and revenue goals (ultimate supervision for the sale and servicing of investment and insurance products lies within HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Hsbc France , Paris, How to Find SWIFT-BIC codes ? Bankswiftbiccodes. ) Remarks; The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) 7232: 146: 225193001: The account number consists of 9 digits. You can check the correct SWIFT codes for your HSBC branch here. To find an HSBC branch outside of mainland China, please click here. Now you can use our branch locator tool to find HSBC branches and Express Banking, including ATMs and multi-function machines, points near you in Sri Lanka. BSB Number is used in Australian Paper Clearing System (APCS) and Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) payment systems. Download now to enjoy 50% off transaction fees until the end of 2019. Open Monday to Friday, Covent Garden's HSBC has an ATM, currency exchange and counter service to help with all your banking needs. Click “accept all” to consent to the use of cookies. HSBC is a FDIC-insured bank with certificate number of 57890. Bank Name : Hsbc Bank Canada: Branch Name : Calgary Branch: Swift Codes : HKBCCATTCAL: Address : 777 8TH AVENUE, S. Seef Branch (Headquarters) Address. HSBC IFSC Code. Cautionary notice: Warning against illegal Online Forex Trading/ Dealing. Clearing code and branch code of HSBC Bank City Landmark branch is 004-195. HSBC MPF strives to provide you a comprehensive MPF service. Third-parties may also use cookies on our website for tailored advertising experiences. The deal, announced late on Sunday, is one of the first concrete signs of the. HSBC Holdings (HSBC) Branch & ATM Locations in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Get The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited branch list and clearing & branch codes in Hong Kong. HSBC Premier Build, manage and protect your wealth at home or abroad - with an exclusive level of service that includes your own Relationship Manager. HSBC ATM and Branch Locator. Bank Bank Codes Branch Details; THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LTD: Clearing Code 004 Branch Code 814: Branch Name: Telford Gardens Address: Shop Unit P16, Block G, Telford Plaza 1, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Contact: 2757 5510: THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LTD: Clearing Code 004 Branch Code 815. If you are transfering money to any HSBC A/C in Hull better to use the IBAN and HSBC. HSBC in Hong Kong provides services such as personal banking, credit cards, loans, wealth management, foreign exchange, investments, insurance among others. HSBC Egypt personal banking offers a range of bank accounts with online banking.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3596
__label__cc	0.64094	0.35906	Sewer Connection Permit (Property not Previously Assessed) FORM: Sewer Connection Request. FEE: See Fee Schedule (varies depending on lot size). ISSUED TO: Those people who wish to connect to an available sewer that was not constructed to serve their property, and no direct benefit sewer assessment was previously levied against said property. REQUIREMENTS: Address, legal description, and signatures of the owner(s) of the property. Fee is to be paid in full upon approval or can be paid over a period of years (not to exceed 15 years), as established by the assessment board. PROCEDURE: Form for Sewer Connection Request is to be completed with address, signatures, legal description. If not making payment in full, an agreement to pay over an established period of years must be completed and returned with the request form. The fee is computed by the chief engineer of sewers and submitted to the Duluth Assessment Board; the board then reviews the request and approves it or recommends any other action as may apply. Upon approval, the applicant can bring in the necessary fee and hire a bonded and insured contractor to take out an excavation permit and complete the project. See also the requirements for excavation permit. PERMIT YEAR: There is no actual time limit for this approval, but it is subject to re-evaluation if not implemented immediately.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3598
__label__wiki	0.532248	0.532248	Webfili.com (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the http://webfili.com website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. Our Privacy Policy for Webfili.com is managed through Free Privacy Policy. We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from http://webfili.com Webfili.com uses the collected data for various purposes: If you are located outside Turkey and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to Turkey and process it there. Webfili.com will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information. Webfili.com may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: To protect and defend the rights or property of Webfili.com By visiting this page on our website: http://webfili.com/bize-ulasin/ By phone number: +905324862343 WebFili.comسیاست حفظ حریم خصوصی 11.03.2018 طراحی وب سایت » سیاست حفظ حریم خصوصی	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3609
__label__wiki	0.563933	0.563933	007 James Bond Legacy By Bond By Movie Octopussy and The Living Daylights Colonel Sun Licence Renewed For Special Services Role of Honour Nobody Lives for Ever No Deals, Mr. Bond Win, Lose or Die Brokenclaw The Man from Barbarossa Death is Forever Never Send Flowers Zero Minus Ten The Facts of Death High Time to Kill DoubleShot Never Dream of Dying The Man with the Red Tattoo Lewis Gilbert Albert R. Broccoli Harry Saltzman Screenplay by Mie Hama Akiko Wakabayashi You Only Live Twice is the fifth spy film in the James Bond series, and the fifth to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film's screenplay was written by Roald Dahl, and loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel of the same name. It is the first James Bond film to discard most of Fleming's plot, using only a few characters and locations from the book as the background for an entirely new story. An American spacecraft is hijacked from orbit by an unidentified spacecraft. The US suspect it to be the Soviets, but the British suspect Japanese involvement since the spacecraft landed in the Sea of Japan. To investigate, MI6 operative, James Bond, agent 007, is sent to Tokyo, after faking his own death. Upon his arrival, Bond is contacted by Aki, assistant to the Japanese secret service leader Tiger Tanaka. Aki introduces Bond to local MI6 operative, Dikko Henderson. Henderson claims to have critical evidence about the rogue craft but is killed before he can elaborate. Bond chases and kills the assailant, disguises himself and gets in the getaway car, which takes him to Osato Chemicals. Once there, Bond subdues the driver and breaks into the office safe of president Mr. Osato. After stealing documents, Bond is chased out by armed security, eventually being picked up by Aki, who flees to a secluded subway station. Bond chases her, but falls down a trap door leading to Tanaka's office. The stolen documents are examined and found to include a photograph of the cargo ship Ning-Po with a microdot message saying the tourist who took the photo was killed as a security precaution. Bond goes to Osato Chemicals to meet Mr. Osato himself, masquerading as a potential new buyer. Osato humours Bond but, after their meeting, orders his secretary, Helga Brandt, to have him killed. Outside the building, assassins open fire on Bond before Aki rescues him. The assassins are disposed of via a helicopter with a magnetic grab. Bond and Aki continue driving to Kobe, where the Ning-Po is docked. After being discovered by more SPECTRE henchmen, they give chase but Bond eludes them until Aki gets away; Bond, though, is captured. He wakes, tied up in Helga Brandt's cabin on the Ning-Po. She interrogates Bond, who bribes his way out of imprisonment. Brandt then flies Bond to Tokyo, but, en route, she sets off a flare in the plane and bails out. Bond manages to land the crashing plane and escapes. Bond then investigates the company's dock facilities and discovers that the ship was delivering elements for rocket fuel. Bond and Tanaka learn that the true mastermind behind this is Ernst Stavro Blofeld and SPECTRE. Blofeld seems to let Brandt's failure slide, but activates a collapsing section of walkway under her, dropping her into a pool of piranha; he then demands that Mr. Osato kills Bond. After finding out where the Ning-Po unloaded, Bond investigates the area by a heavily armed autogyro, Little Nellie. Near a volcano, Bond is attacked by helicopters, which he defeats, confirming his suspicions that SPECTRE's base is nearby. A Soviet spacecraft is then captured by SPECTRE, heightening tensions between Russia and the US. Bond prepares to conduct a closer investigation of the island by training with Tanaka's ninjas, during which an attempted assassination on Bond kills Aki. Bond is disguised and stages a marriage to Tanaka's student, Kissy Suzuki. Acting on a lead from Suzuki, the pair sets out on reconnaissance to the cave, investigating the cave and the volcano above it. Establishing that the mouth of the volcano is a disguised hatch to a secret rocket base, Bond slips in through the crater door, while Kissy returns to alert Tanaka. Bond locates and frees the captured astronauts and, with their help, steals a spacesuit in attempt to infiltrate the SPECTRE spacecraft "Bird One". Before he can enter the craft, Blofeld notices Bond and he is detained while Bird One is launched. Bird One closes in on the American space capsule and US forces prepare to launch a nuclear attack on the USSR. Meanwhile, the Japanese Secret Service ninjas climb the mountain to attempt to enter through the upper hatch, but are spotted by the base's security and fired upon. Bond tricks Blofeld and manages to create a diversion that allows him to open the hatch, letting in the ninjas. During the battle, the control room is evacuated and Osato is killed by Blofeld. Bond escapes and fights his way to the control room via Blofeld's office, where he defeats Blofeld's bodyguard, Hans, dropping him into the pool of piranha. Bond activates the spacecraft's self-destruct before it reaches the American craft and the Americans stand down their weapons. Blofeld activates the base's self-destruct system and escapes. Bond, Kissy, Tanaka, and the surviving ninjas escape through the cave tunnel before it explodes, and are rescued by submarine. 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__label__cc	0.717382	0.282618	School of Medicine and Public Health Vision & Identity UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS LAW SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.) PROGRAM MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) PROGRAM MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE) Ateneo Center for International Economic Law (ACIEL) Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) Ateneo Legal Services Center (ALSC) Bernas Institute Campus Ministry Office (CMO) Graduate Legal Studies Institute (GLSI) TeeHanKee Center For The Rule of Law (TCRL) Faculty Login Staff Evaluation Ateneo Law Journal Best Thesis The Palladium Spanish and Philippine Law Archive History of AHRC Criteria for Accepting Cases History of ALSC Partners and Donors FR. JOAQUIN G. BERNAS, SJ INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Administrators & Staff Thesis Center ATENEO HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) is a university-based institution engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines. It was formed in 1986 and is an auxiliary unit of the Ateneo Law School. Ateneo de Manila University School of Law No. 20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center 1200 Makati City, Philippines Tel. No.: +63 (02) 8899-7691 to 96 ; +63 (02) 7729-2000 ext. 2304, 2306 to 2308 Law School Office12:00 NN - 9:00 PM (Monday - Friday) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Cashier 12:00 NN - 7:00 PM (Monday - Friday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Saturday) Sitemap \| CONTACT ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Basic Education Unit LS Graduate Programs University Communication	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3614
__label__cc	0.643927	0.356073	2015’s Movie Report Card: Grading the Year in Film Posted by David Shreve \| Dec 31, 2015 \| Features \| 4 \| (Worst Movies of the Year) Let’s just say I’m very disappointed in this group… 10. American Ultra: I saw this on Thanksgiving and on the first week of December, I had to Google “Kristen Stewart stoner” to remember the title. (Directed by Nima Nourizadeh. Lionsgate Films) 9. Ant-Man: How many movies are left in the MCU? It should have taken at least five or six more before they started to feel this uninspired and tired. Is this pick exacerbated by my superhero fatigue bias? You betcha. (“Oh no, but who will think of the poor, oppressed superhero movies?!”) (Directed by Peyton Reed. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) 8. Project Almanac: I felt compelled to let these folks off the hook because it’s such a high school movie, but then I remembered that the same is true for The DUFF and Unfriended. This movie would be bad if it were made by and for elementary kids. Enjoy another junior year, Project Alamanac. (Directed by Dean Israelite. Paramount Pictures) 7. The Boy Next Door: At least amusing in its own cluelessness. A battle between a sixth year high school senior and an English teacher who believes Homer signed one of her books with a pen. Some couples just work. (Directed by Rob Cohen. Universal Pictures) 6. Serena: The worst of two of the best modern stars. Pioneer cosplay and a scattershot script. (Susanne Bier. Magnolia Pictures) 5. The Gallows: In a standout year for horror, you almost have to feel embarrassed for this ‘roided out Jason rip-off. (Directed by Travis Cluff and Cliff Lofing. New Line Cinema) 4. Seventh Son: “But, but, but… What about Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges?” They suck. They never buy into this flimsy material. (Directed by Sergie Bodrov. Universal Pictures) 3. Aloha: It’s like some better, consulting filmmaker handed Cameron Crowe a list of things he does well and a list of things that he does terribly, but mislabeled them. (Directed by Cameron Crowe. Columbia Pictures) 2. The Human Centipede 3: The worst part about this is that fans of the filmmaker Tom Sixx will be disappointed that they didn’t get the worst spot. You can’t win with people who make cinema because they hate cinema. (Directed by Tom Sixx. IFC Midnight) 1. Mortdecai: Suck it, Tom Sixx. You’re not talented enough to be this bad. You should know how I feel about this one. (In case you don’t…) This is the kind of movie that can curb a collective grade straight into the ground if there isn’t some Great Film Titan to save the class average. (Directed by David Koepp. Lionsgate) 2015’s Worst of the Year Grade: I’d fail this group twice if I could, just because of Mortdecai. F- Best New Directors \| Best Comedies \| Best Movie Romances \| Conflicts and Controversies \| Best Horror Films \| Misc. Film Images \| Best Performances \| Worst Movies of 2015 \| Best Movies of 2015 PreviousBest Heroes and Villains of 2015 NextWeekly Clickables: The Revenant’s Score & Movie Linguistics David Shreve Currently resides in the Cleveland/Akron OH area. To contact: David.Shreve@audienceseverywhere.net Why You Should Be Watching Star Wars Rebels Top 5 Judd Apatow MVPs 1982’s Annie and Portrayals of Indian Americans in Film Weekly Roundup 08/17/2014: Petition to Make Sylvester Stallone Take a Seat, Plus Movie Announcements and Your Fave Tweets of the Week	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3616
__label__cc	0.515518	0.484482	Galleries of beach finds Beach Blog Beach Safe Which jellyfish sting? Help in a human or wildlife emergency Reporting your sighting why do things wash up? Where does beach rubbish come from Portuguese Men o'War Rubbish Gallery Ambergris Thames Whale WHALES IN LONDON In October 2019, a humpback whale, nicknamed Hessy, was sighted in the Thames. This was not the first time, however, that a whale has been seen in the Thames, And it probably won't be the last. To give an indication of scale, a human being next to a humpback calf and an adult humnpack (grey) OTHER WHALE VISITORS In January 2006, a juvenile bottlenose whale was spotted in the Thames in central London. Tragically, the very next day, the whale died during the course of rescue attempts. Benny, a beluga whale, was seen in the Thames.He was first spotted on September 25th near Coalhouse Fort, Essex as he headed inland towards London. There were many sightings over the next weeks and, in fact, it is not thought that he made it out to sea until January 2019. Please click on the adverts, it helps to fund this site and keep it going. Many thanks! This website uses cookies to improve functionality. By using this site, you accept the use of cookies on your device. About cookies.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3622
__label__wiki	0.772452	0.772452	Revealed: Colo. commissioner compared cake artist to Nazi New brief reveals that civil rights commissioner lumped in Christian cake artist with slave owners, Holocaust perpetrators Attorney sound bites: Jeremy Tedesco \| Nicolle Martin #1 \| Nicolle Martin #2 DENVER — A new brief filed with the Colorado Court of Appeals reveals that a member of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission compared a Christian cake artist to slave owners and perpetrators of the Holocaust when the commission ordered him to re-educate himself and his employees about marriage. Alliance Defending Freedom and an allied attorney represent Jack Phillips, a Lakewood, Colo., cake artist who declined to use his artistic talents to celebrate a same-sex ceremony. Their brief filed Friday in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Craig cites a July 25 commission hearing transcript (PDF \| audio \| video) from last year in which Commissioner Diann Rice makes the following comment just before denying Phillips’ request to temporarily suspend the commission’s re-education order: “I would also like to reiterate what we said in…the last meeting [concerning Jack Phillips]. Freedom of religion and religion has been used to justify all kinds of discrimination throughout history, whether it be slavery, whether it be the Holocaust… I mean, we can list hundreds of situations where freedom of religion has been used to justify discrimination. And to me it is one of the most despicable pieces of rhetoric that people can use – to use their religion to hurt others.” “Such alarming bias and hostility toward Jack’s religious beliefs – and toward religion in general – has no place in civil society, let alone on a governmental commission that sits in judgment of whether he may follow his faith in how he runs his business,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Jeremy Tedesco. “Commissioner Rice compared a private citizen who owns a small bakery to slaveholders and Holocaust perpetrators merely for asking that the state respect his right to free speech and free exercise of religion. Her comments suggest that others on the commission may share her view. This anti-religious bigotry undermines the integrity of the entire process and the commission’s order as well.” During the same hearing, Rice also erroneously stated (PDF \| audio) that “the U.S. Supreme Court has found over and over that you cannot discriminate on the basis of race, and sexual orientation is a status absolutely like race.” The U.S. Supreme Court has never found that sexual orientation is a status equivalent to race. In fact, the high court has twice held that the First Amendment bars the government from relying on sexual orientation nondiscrimination laws to force people or groups to speak messages with which they disagree. “The First Amendment plainly forbids this type of religious bias, which together with the commission’s demonstrated misstatements of constitutional law raises serious questions about their judgment,” added lead counsel Nicolle Martin, one of more than 2,500 attorneys allied with ADF. “Jack should not be forced by the government – or by another citizen – to endorse or promote ideas with which he disagrees. But it’s worse when he is forced to do so by one or more officials who make serious errors in their legal analysis and justify coercing the speech of a private citizen by citing their own hostility to religion.” The commission’s order requires cake artist Jack Phillips and his staff at Masterpiece Cakeshop to design cakes for same-sex celebrations, forces him to re-educate his staff that Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act means that artists must endorse same-sex marriage regardless of their religious beliefs, compels him to implement new policies to comply with the commission’s order, and requires him to file quarterly “compliance” reports for two years. The reports must include the number of patrons declined a wedding cake or any other product and state the reason for doing so to ensure he has fully eliminated his religious beliefs from his business. In July 2012, Charlie Craig and David Mullins asked Phillips to design a wedding cake to celebrate their same-sex ceremony. In an exchange lasting about 30 seconds, Phillips politely declined, explaining that he would gladly make them any other type of baked item they wanted but that he could not design a cake promoting a same-sex ceremony because of his faith. Craig and Mullins, now represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, immediately left the shop and later filed a complaint with the commission. Full media resources available on the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission resource page	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3628
__label__cc	0.660748	0.339252	From A to Z: Medication Cost-Management Strategies for Disproportionate Share Hospitals May/June 2011, Vol 4, No 3 - Clinical, Original Research Andrea Henry, PharmD, MBA Goldina Ikezuagu Erowele, PharmD Uche Anadu Ndefo, PharmD, BCPS Jackie Milton-Brown, PharmD Enock Anassi, PharmD, MD Wendy Green, PharmD, MPA Adriana Alvidrez, PharmD, BCPS Alphonsus U. Okpara, PharmD Background: Harris County Hospital District, Houston, TX, is a publicly funded hospital system that provides care to residents of Harris County with a need-based payment system. The Harris County Hospital District pharmacy department, with a drug budget of more than $75 million in fiscal year 2010, utilizes a closed formulary system that is managed by the Formulary Management and Pharmacoeconomics Service, along with the medical staff. This service is comprised of clinical pharmacists whose goal is to provide a comprehensive, safe, and cost-effective formulary. Objective: To describe the unique formulary management process at a county hospital system and what makes this process cost-effective, which may benefit pharmacy departments in institutions serving an indigent patient population. Summary: The Harris County Hospital District drug formulary is overseen by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee, which is supported by 5 therapeutic subcommittees, including antimicrobials, cardiovascular, general formulary, central nervous system, and oncology. The Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee consists of a medical staff committee that is supported by clinical pharmacists, who serve as the facilitators of these 5 subcommittees. Their responsibilities include the provision of drug information for formulary decisions, providing parameters to govern the use of certain medications, communicating changes to the formulary, conducting class reviews and medication utilization evaluations, coordinating annual pharmaceutical bids, reviewing and writing medication use policies and procedures, facilitating the use of cost-effective medications, and monitoring the use of medications in the hospital system. Conclusion: The processes incorporated by Harris County Hospital District in its formulary management are cost-effective and may be beneficial to other pharmacy departments, especially those institutions that serve an indigent patient population and are interested in cost-effective management strategies. Am Health Drug Benefits. 2011;4(3):172-180. The Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) is an integrated public healthcare system for Harris County, TX, the nation’s third most populous county.1 More than 27% of Harris County residents are uninsured, and Texas state law requires counties to serve the indigent; therefore, most of these uninsured patients receive care at HCHD.2 HCHD is comprised of 3 hospitals, 13 community health centers, 13 satellite homeless shelter clinics, 8 school-based clinics, 4 mobile health clinics, and a free-standing dental center. The hospital district operates 975 licensed hospital beds and provides more than 1 million outpatient visits each year. Each hospital and community health center has a dedicated pharmacy that provides comprehensive and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to residents of Harris County.3 With a pharmacy budget of more than $75 million in fiscal year 2010 (March 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010), the department served more than 40,000 inpatients and filled more than 2.6 million prescriptions throughout the year. Ben Taub General Hospital (BTGH) is the district’s largest hospital. It houses a Level I trauma center and serves as a teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine. Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital is the area’s second busiest emergency center (second to BTGH) and serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Quentin Mease is a 49-bed geriatric and physical rehabilitation facility that is staffed by faculty and residents of Baylor College of Medicine. Formulary Decision Process The medications on the formulary at HCHD are selected based on need, safety, and cost-effectiveness.4 The formulary is managed by a Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee that consists of physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, nurses, and administrators. The P&T Committee encompasses 5 therapeutic subcommittees, including general medicine, oncology, infectious disease, cardiovascular, and central nervous system, facilitated by the clinical pharmacy specialists on the Formulary Management and Pharmacoeconomics Service (FMPS). The latter consists of 1 formulary manager, 4 clinical pharmacy specialists, 1 formulary command center pharmacist, and 0.8 full-time equivalent of a drug information specialist. The P&T Committee meets monthly for 10 months of the year, breaking in August and December. The subcommittees alternate monthly to manage the enormous workload on the committees. A clinical pharmacy specialist from FMPS serves as the facilitator for each subcommittee. The subcommittees consist of stakeholders in each specialty, including physicians and clinical pharmacists. The P&T Committee may decide to admit a drug to the formulary without restriction, not admit, delete, change restriction status, or deny a restriction change. Addition of Medications to Drug Formulary Physicians may request for a medication to be added to the formulary by completing a request for formulary addition form, which is readily available on the HCHD intranet. The requester is required to attach clinical trials, practice guidelines, estimated use, alternate comparable agents, or other pertinent information to support the request for the addition of the medication. The requester is also required to disclose any potential conflict of interest. The request is then sent to the appropriate chief of service (eg, the urology chief of service would have to review requests submitted by a urologist). If the chief of service approves the request, it is then forwarded to the FMPS. The facilitator for the appropriate subcommittee then completes a comprehensive drug monograph and forwards it to the subcommittee members for review. This drug monograph consists of efficacy data, safety data, estimated use, alternate agents, and cost analysis. The monograph also takes into account systemwide expenses, such as administration costs, nursing time, and other expenses that may be incurred as a result of adding or not adding the medication to the formulary. Cost considerations are always secondary to safety and efficacy. In addition to the drug monograph, a drug class review may be performed by an FMPS clinical pharmacy specialist. This review is utilized to inform the P&T Committee members about the choices available within a given therapeutic class. The review of the addition request is then presented at a subcommittee meeting, where the requesting physician may appear to present reasons for the request. The subcommittee will review all materials presented and make a recommendation to the P&T Committee. The recommendations can range from “addition to the formulary,” “addition with restrictions,” “remain nonformulary,” or “addition to the ‘do not dispense’ list.” The P&T Committee reviews the information pre-sented by the subcommittee and makes a recommendation to the medical board, which consists of chiefs of staff, chiefs of individual services, and hospital administrators. The medical board reviews the information presented by the P&T Committee members and approves, denies, or modifies their recommendations. Cost-savings associated with this process are calculated based on cost-avoidance of medications that are not added to the formulary and medications that are deleted from the formulary. Upon the addition of a new medication to the formulary, a retrospective review that includes assessment of prescribing patterns, utilization, adverse effects, dosing errors, and cost-effectiveness must be conducted by the clinical pharmacy specialist facilitator at 3, 6, or 12 months after the addition of the drug. The FMPS continues to track, trend, and report information regarding cost, utilization, and adverse effects to the P&T Committee and to the medical board. The results of this review are used for additional educational campaigns, updates to the clinical decision-support system, and/or reevaluation of formulary status. In 2009, 66 medications were reviewed by the P&T Committee, of which 21 were admitted to the formulary without restrictions, 9 were admitted with restrictions, 11 were not admitted, and 10 were removed from the formulary. Changes were made to restriction status on 14 drugs, and 1 restriction change was denied. The effectiveness of the HCHD formulary system can be gauged when compared with drug utilization patterns nationwide. According to DrugTopics.com, atorvastatin (Lipitor), esomeprazole (Nexium), and clopidogrel (Plavix) were the top 3 branded medications dispensed in 2009.5 In that same timeframe at HCHD outpatient clinics, atorvastatin, which has restrictions, ranked 98; esomeprazole, which also has restrictions, ranked 104; and clopidogrel, which was restricted until 2007, ranked 27. Nonformulary Process The Joint Commission requires that hospitals have a process by which medications can be retrieved off formulary. Medications that are not added to the formulary after the process described above, or those that have not been reviewed, require the completion of a nonformulary form to be dispensed to a specific patient. Medications that are newly approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can also be dispensed, pending completion of a nonformulary form. The process begins when the pharmacist receives a request for a nonformulary medication for a patient, which usually comes from a physician and has been cosigned by the chief of service or the chief of the department. The nonformulary form includes the patient’s information; the drug requested with dose, frequency, and route; the anticipated duration of therapy; and detailed justification for the request. Nonformulary drugs are not stocked in the pharmacy; therefore, it may take up to 72 hours before therapy can be initiated. The nonformulary request is then submitted to the pharmacy supervisor. Upon receipt of the request, the pharmacy supervisor reviews it and then recommends available formulary alternatives. In the event that formulary alternatives are not accepted, the supervisor is also permitted to approve nonformulary medications that have a low-cost impact and are within the scope of services in our institution. HCHD does not offer therapy for infertility, transplants, sexual dysfunction, or cosmetic purposes, involving medications such as clomiphene (Clomid, Serophene) for ovulation, sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction, or onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) for wrinkles. Because HCHD does not provide transplant services, it does not offer transplant rejection medications on an outpatient basis as a part of its formulary; however, HCHD does continue transplant rejection medications when a transplant patient is admitted to the hospital. If the supervisor cannot approve the nonformulary agent, it is referred to the clinical pharmacy specialist on call. The clinical pharmacy specialist on-call pager is held by the pharmacy resident, and a clinical pharmacy specialist is the pharmacy resident’s backup. In the event that the clinical pharmacy specialist cannot approve the request, and the prescribing physician does not accept an alternative, the request is forwarded to the formulary command center (FCC) clinical physician on call, who is either the liaison to the chairperson of the P&T Committee or his/her designee. The approval or denial of the request is then relayed to the pharmacy and is documented in a shared pharmacy database. The approvals are indefinite, unless otherwise specified. Requests for medications that are outside of our scope of service are referred to case workers. Formulary Restriction Programs Formulary Command Center, Prior Authorization Program In an effort to control costs and encourage cost-effective prescribing, HCHD implemented a prior authorization (PA) restriction program modeled after those used in the managed care environment. The program is designed to promote a tier structure to guide medication prescribing practices. Drugs are selected for this program because of high acquisition cost, safety concerns, or the potential for misuse or abuse. At the time of the program’s inception in 1998, fewer than 10 agents were included, with a volume of 2700 calls annually. The criteria established for each medication are developed by subcommittees using evidence-based medicine, and are approved by the P&T Committee and the medical board. Currently, 76 agents are under the program, which is managed by 1 clinical pharmacist. Approximately 13% of the drugs in the program are for cardiovascular conditions, 12% are central nervous system agents, and 7% are for diabetes. The remainder of the list is comprised of a wide range of therapeutic areas. The volume has increased to more than 10,000 calls annually, with the top requests for losartan (Cozaar), pioglitazone (Actos), and insulin glargine (Lantus). During normal business hours, the FCC clinical pharmacist answers a central phone line to approve or deny restricted medication requests according to preset criteria approved by the P&T Committee. If the criteria are not met, the pharmacist recommends an alternative formulary agent. If the alternative is not accepted by the prescribing physician, the caller is referred to the physician on call. A physician is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, to respond to denials and after-hours requests. If an approval is granted, the FCC clinical pharmacist enters the approval in the notes or comments section of the patient’s inpatient and/or outpatient profiles. Denials are documented in the FCC database. The pharmacist receiving approvals after hours, or on holidays or weekends, enters the approval in the same manner as the FCC pharmacist. Unless otherwise specified in the restriction criteria, approvals are valid indefinitely. The physician on call providing after-hours approvals sends the approval list to the FCC for record keeping. Physician compliance with this program is measured by periodic medication use evaluations for agents that are identified as our top expenditures despite being a part of the restriction program. The medication use evaluations are also developed to strengthen the present criteria for certain agents and to evaluate the need for medications from the program. New agents added to the restriction program are also monitored through medication use evaluations. For example, physician compliance rate with the PA criteria for the leukotriene inhibitor and the tyrosine kinase inhibitor was 87% and 81%, respectively. Issues with compliance with prescribing guidelines can be identified and reported to our P&T Committee for further actions and/or recommendations. Pharmacist compliance is reviewed quarterly by requesting a report from the information technology (IT) department on all new FCC prescriptions dispensed during that period, and verifying whether an approval is noted in the patient’s profile. Pharmacy areas with low compliance can be identified, and corrective measures are implemented. Medications that were previously on the formulary and later added to the FCC are reviewed after 6 months for changes in utilization, and a noticeable change in prescribing patterns is usually evident. For example, HCHD’s purchases for oral nutritional supplements decreased significantly after their addition to our PA program, from $440,000 to $250,000 after only 6 months in the program (Figure 1). This information is used to calculate the cost-savings associated with the FCC. The cost-avoidance for agents added directly to the FCC, however, has been more difficult to ascertain, because the FCC serves as a deterrent to the prescribing of the restricted drugs. Service Line Restrictions Program Medications on the service line restrictions program are restricted according to a medical specialty or a particular quantity. Drugs are placed on this list to ensure proper use by the appropriate clinical specialist. These restrictions are upheld by the dispensing pharmacist. When the pharmacist receives a medication order, the order is assessed for restrictions and is dispensed accordingly. If the prescription is not written by the appropriate service or physician, the pharmacist contacts the prescriber, who has the option of requesting an override from the FCC physician on call. Currently, 50 drugs are on this list; 12% of them are restricted to oncology, 8% are restricted to either rheumatology or hematology, and 6% each, to pediatrics, neonates, and renal services. These medications are reviewed before and after restriction to assess whether utilization, and therefore cost, has increased or decreased. For example, hydrocodone tablets were on the service line restrictions program, requiring a signature from an attending physician for use. When the restriction was removed, the use of this medication doubled over time, indicating that the restriction had been working before the change (Figure 2). Therapeutic Substitutions/Interchanges Program The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) allows a pharmacy to interchange prescribed drugs as long as there is P&T Committee oversight and a formulary is established with a method for prescribers to override the interchange. The TSBP also requires that the pharmacist-in-charge or designee be a voting member of the committee.6 In the outpatient setting, physician approval is required for all therapeutic interchanges. The physician signs a waiver through the physician services orientation, authorizing pharmacy to interchange a list of medications according to the P&T Committee protocols. Signature cards are maintained in a database for pharmacy to access and verify authorizations. In the inpatient setting, the physician is notified by the pharmacist when a conversion has taken place, and the conversion is noted in the patient’s profile and in the medical chart. To accommodate this law, an automatic substitution waiver is signed by all physicians before substituting prescriptions written by them. Currently, 23 drugs are on the automatic substitution list. The list includes many classes, such as angiotensin II receptor blockers, calcium channel blocker and statin combinations, sulfonylureas, insulin analogs, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. In 2009, 8 therapeutic interchanges and generic switches were authorized by the P&T Committee, with an approximate cost-avoidance of $3.2 million. The automatic substitution waiver includes all medications that have been approved by the P&T Committee for direct therapeutic conversions, which are listed according to their therapeutic class. The waiver includes TSBP mandates, as well as a note to inform the pharmacist that if the dose falls outside of any of the guidelines, the prescribing physician must be contacted for proper dosing conversion. The physician must sign and date the form, and the pharmacy maintains a file of these forms. Antimicrobial Approval Program Systematic approaches have been implemented in many institutions as a means of reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics and achieving optimal outcomes.7 The purpose of this program is to reduce cost, decrease resistance, and minimize adverse events.8,9 Selected antimicrobials require infectious disease faculty approval before dispensing, to decrease antimicrobial expenditures and improve susceptibilities without compromising patient outcomes or length of stay.10,11 The P&T Committee approves which antimicrobials should require infectious disease approval, by considering evidence-based data presented by the antimicrobial subcommittee. The subcommittee bases its decisions on medication cost, resistance, and/or adverse effects and reviews the list periodically to add or remove agents. The program has evolved over time to include different layers of restriction, including restricting length of therapy for empiric use and restricting to a service or an indication (Table 1). The FMPS clinical pharmacist for the antimicrobial subcommittee is responsible for monitoring drugs on the antimicrobial restrictions list and evaluating use through medication use evaluations, monthly purchase variances, and prescribing pattern changes on monthly utilization reports. Restriction Compliance Assessment Medication Utilization Evaluations Medication utilization evaluations are continuously performed by the FMPS. The need for these evaluations are generally identified by the addition of a new drug to the formulary, an increase in spending on a particular drug, inappropriate use, adverse effects, or a change in the formulary status of a drug. These needs are typically identified by the subcommittee assigned to the drug or by the facilitator or the clinical pharmacy specialist of the subcommittee. To perform a medication utilization evaluation, an abstract containing the background, methods, and end points, along with a data collection form, are prepared by the clinical pharmacy specialist. These are then reviewed by the subcommittee, which can give input for revision. This information is then presented to the Medication Use Safety subcommittee, which can also provide input for revisions. Once the information has been presented to and approved by both subcommittees, the data collection begins from an IT report that lists patients who received the drug for a specific time period. The data are generally collected from inpatient paper charts and from electronic medical records for outpatient visits. The data are then analyzed and summarized by the clinical pharmacy specialist, and the results are presented to the subcommittee. The subcommittee reviews the results of the medication utilization evaluation and makes recommendations, which can consist of changing the formulary status of a drug, adding an alert in computerized systems, education information for providers and/or pharmacists, or not making any changes at all. These recommendations are presented to the P&T Committee along with the results of the medication utilization evaluations. For example, a recent medication utilization evaluation was completed for intravenous (IV) proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Service line restriction criteria stated that patients must be admitted to the intensive care unit or to the emergency department with a gastrointestinal bleed to be prescribed IV PPIs. Such patients needed to receive a bolus dose followed by a maintenance infusion for less than 72 hours. The FMPS evaluated the adherence level to the medication utilization criteria and discovered that these criteria were met comprehensively only 8.7% of the time.12 Other Cost-Saving Processes Brand and Generic Substitutions Monitoring medication patent expirations can help to mitigate increasing drug costs by allowing the interchange of branded drugs to generic or nonproprietary formulations. Various online resources are dedicated to monitoring generic drug approvals, and the FDA publishes monthly reports on generic drug approvals. Although generic drugs typically provide cost-effective alternatives, there is a caveat. As generics enter the market, branded drugs may decrease in cost to compete for market share, making the branded product more costeffective than the newly approved generic agent. The clinical pharmacist assigned to the relevant subcommittee tracks the pricing of medications in that subcommittee and works with the inventory team to provide the most cost-effective option. Premier is the group purchasing organization that works to negotiate lowercost contracts for pharmaceuticals for HCHD. Premier provides a program that monitors brand-to-generic switches and automatically switches products when the generic becomes available. Premier’s program, however, only applies to our inpatient formulary and may not always identify the most cost-effective product; therefore, continuous monitoring is always appropriate. On occasion, generic-to-generic conversions occur as a result of less-expensive generics becoming available from different manufacturers and price fluctuations between generics. These pricing opportunities are usually determined by using an inflation/deflation report provided by the wholesaler or by monitoring top-utilized generics on a monthly basis. This report shows the increased or decreased dollar amount and/or the increased or decreased percent for each drug from the previous month. Table 2 shows examples of switches that occurred in fiscal year 2010. Annual Outpatient Pharmaceutical Bid Review The bid review is a comprehensive process that involves extensive data collection. The purpose is to solicit and receive the best possible price for branded medications based on previous utilization and purchase history. This process involves the FMPS’ clinical pharmacy specialist preparing therapeutic classes review (ie, a bid list) and conducting a cost analysis for potential cost-savings opportunities with therapeutic alternatives or with therapeutic tiers. The bid list must be evaluated for discontinued products and brand-to-generic conversions. The previous year’s utilization must be gathered and presented to an HCHD purchasing agent for bid posting. Once bids have been offered by pharmaceutical companies, the bid pricing list must be compiled with current 340B pricing (a federal outpatient drug discount program for disproportionate share hospitals), and Premier drug pricing (inpatient) and utilization for all our drugs (inpatient and outpatient). This information is evaluated by the subcommittees to determine if any changes need to be made based on pricing. Recommendations are then forwarded to the P&T Committee for approval, and final approval is made by the medical board. The recommendations are compiled and communicated to the staff. The FMPS educates the staff via newsletters, in-service training, department meetings, and through other methods. The FMPS also works with the inventory team to ensure that adequate drug stock is available. When this process is completed, online formulary databases get updated. Key factors to consider when preparing a pharmaceutical bid list and process are listed in Table 3. Budget Forecasting Budget projections for the upcoming fiscal year can help to identify differences between current formulary alternatives and new drugs. It also helps in predicting the potential financial impact of new drugs on the pharmaceutical budget. We can expect to see a decrease in expenditures when branded medications become generic. In budget projecting, it is prudent to know which drugs have recently been FDA-approved or are pending approval for the upcoming fiscal year, new drug indications, utilization of the formulary alternative(s), anticipated cost of the new drug, and the potential for the new agent to fully or partially replace the formulary alternative(s). The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) provides an annual update titled “Projecting Future Drug Expenditures” that is a useful reference for detailed information on budget projections (with the 2011 update recently published)13; Cardinal Health and Medco offer similar publications. According to an ASHP health policy alert issued on January 26, 2009, clinical pharmacists working in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, physician offices, or community pharmacies provide a benefit-to-cost ratio of $4.81:$1.14 However, this information is not readily available for formulary management services. The FMPS at HCHD employs 6 full-time pharmacist equivalents whose primary responsibilities are outlined in this article. Other responsibilities of these pharmacists include drug shortage management, education on new initiatives, variance reporting, lectures, precepting pharmacy students, and other scholarly activities. Based on the selected cost-savings presented in Table 2, comparing the wages and benefits (28.5% of wages) for the 6 fulltime pharmacist equivalents results in a $6.38:$1 benefit-to-cost ratio. Various avenues, including formulary decision processes, nonformulary processes, restriction programs, stewardship and streamlining programs, medication use evaluations, and pharmaceutical-pricing programs are used by HCHD to manage its drug formulary. These processes are cost-effective and may be beneficial for other pharmacy departments that serve indigent patient populations and are interested in cost-effectiveness strategies to control their drug costs. Author Disclosure Statement Drs Henry, Erowele, Anadu Ndefo, Milton-Brown, Anassi, Green, Alvidrez, and Okpara reported no conflicts of interest related to the contents of this article. Harris County Hospital District home page. March 29, 2011. www.hchdonline.com/about/news/2011/us-news-ranking.htm. Accessed June 17, 2010. Thompson JA, Lee V. The effect of health insurance disparities on the health care system. AORN J. 2007;86:745-756. Harris County Hospital District. 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Effects of requiring prior authorization for selected antimicrobials: expenditures, susceptibilities, and clinical outcomes. Clin Infect Dis. 1997;25:230-239. Anassi EO, Ericsson C, Lal L, et al. Experience briefs: using a pharmaceutical restriction program to control antibiotic use. Formulary. 1995;30:711. Carling P, Fung T, Killion A, et al. Favorable impact of a multidisciplinary antibiotic management program conducted during 7 years. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003;24:699-706. Ndefo UA, Erowele GI, Batubo DB. Retrospective analysis of esomeprazole use and adherence to established or approved prescribing guidelines in hospitalized patients. Poster presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 6-10, 2009, Las Vegas, NV. Doloresco F, Fominaya C, Schumock GT, et al. Projecting future drug expenditures—2011. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2011;68:e1-e12. www.ajhp.org/site/Drugexpenditures_2011.pdf. Accessed January 11, 2011. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Clinical pharmacists yield a median five-fold return on investment among 31 studies, review shows. Health Policy Alerts. January 26, 2009. www.ashp.org/policy-alert. Accessed January 11, 2011. www.ashp.org/DocLibrary/Advocacy/PolicyAlert/Pharmacist_ROI_Review.pdf. Stakeholder Perspective A Collaborative Approach to Drug Selection, Driven by Clinical Outcomes Excellence Diana Rangaves, PharmD CEO, Clinical Consultant Services, Santa Rosa, CA PAYERS: The formulary selection process is treacherous, convoluted, and involved. Keeping the rational approach in the forefront takes exertion and integrity. All too often other standards—emotional, personal, financial, special interests, pharmaceutical marketing, and unconscious desire of power—take the place of excellence. In the formulary decision-making process, these must all be rejected. The final shared paradigm must be one of quality. The model for drug decision-making for formulary purposes discussed in the present article by Dr Henry and colleagues is described by the System of Objectified Judgment Analysis (SOJA).1 The goal is to provide a comprehensive, safe, and cost-effective approach to drug therapy. In the SOJA method, medication selection principles are specified for each therapeutic drug category, based on clinical efficacy, incidence and severity of adverse effects, dosage frequency, drug interactions, acquisition cost, documentation, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical aspects. Additional significance is given to the development of resistance for antimicrobial agents. The use of the SOJA method means that drug selection decisions are based solely on rational criteria. The utilization of interactive software creates a transparent, realistic, and specific dashboard. The example of the Harris County Hospital District discussed in this article illustrates this type of formulary management process, which makes use of process elements to cost-effectively benefit pharmacy departments in institutions and serve an indigent patient population. When healthcare resources are limited, decisions will have far-reaching consequences with individual magnitudes greater than initially thought.2 Decision makers may be unaware of the power exerted by these multiple factors. Evidence-based medicine applies the use of balanced health outcomes information. The SOJA method ensures that health outcomes information is given appropriate weight, based on decision-making processes in economics; such an approach is a valuable tool in discussions about drug selection for formularies.2 The sequence of the decision matrix is efficacy, safety, tolerance, ease of use, applicability, and cost. Each medication is compared with the theoretical “perfect” agent within a therapeutic classification—to be administered once daily and have optimal clinical benefits and no side effects in 100% of patients. This is the benchmark of excellence.3 PATIENTS: Prescription drug spending in the United States increased at a rate of >10% annually and currently represents 11% of all healthcare expenditures. This imbalance will continue to trend worldwide.4 The Harris County Hospital District approach allows drug selection within a therapeutic category across a range of indications, confers clinical effectiveness primacy over cost, and is suitable for the development of formularies that would stimulate cost-effective prescribing across primary or secondary care.4 In this collaborative approach, the team of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals are dedicated to the dissemination of evidence-based, noncommercial information to physicians and healthcare providers, with the goal of achieving better prescribing and patient outcomes—a unique form of excellence. Janknegt R, Steenhoek A. The System of Objectified Judgment Analysis (SOJA). A tool in rational drug selection for formulary inclusion. Drugs. 1997;53: 550-562. Janknegt R. Using health outcomes data to inform decision-making. 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__label__cc	0.716416	0.283584	Sunday mornings are generally one of the best times to be on the bus. Everyone tends to be more relaxed, not in such a hurry, only out because they want to be. The reasons for moving about are the same as weekdays, it just takes a little longer to get things rolling. Sunday bus service is also notoriously slower, requiring more time to get from one point to the other than the rest of the week. For this reason anyone other than the casual traveler is advised to plan ahead to ensure timely arrival to their destination. Over the course of a trip innumerable situations arise intent on slowing down the bus. We may have some passengers who move a little slower than others, or a lengthy process to board a passenger in a wheelchair, or hit a succession of red lights and spend a lot of time going nowhere. One particular passenger was vocally annoyed with this slower service. In his defense, we were running a little behind schedule. He had a lot of ground to cover and wanted to catch the train. Unfortunately, he was going in the wrong direction on this late-running bus and needed to catch two more buses to get to the train station. I sympathized with his plight since I've been there once or twice in my travels. It would be nice to just be able to hop on any random bus and somehow arrive where you need to be, but in the meantime I let him know how to get where he needed to go. The extra attention wasn't placating him at all, and each red light only added insult to injury. Soon enough it became clear we'd reached the end of our road together and he exited. On another trip a Haitian woman with a bike boarded. She stood up front near me, had a habit of talking to the air mostly in Creole, and wore her bike helmet the whole trip. Her English was heavily accented which made it difficult to understand, but I'm pretty sure as she exited she wished me life and love. At the Central Terminal I bumped into Gemini, a bus fan I hadn't seen for awhile. I love bus fans. They know all the trivia and intricacies of the buses and routes on a higher level than most of us drivers. They are a tiny fraction of the ridership, and their encyclopedic memories are impressive. She let me know she was going back to her home state until she made a success of herself to support her "boyfriend", a bus operator she had an affinity for. An awkward hand shake, well wishes, a request to send us a postcard - and she was gone. Do constellations know they're connected without being connected? They are separated by unfathomable distances, yet to our eyes they travel together. They didn't choose their travel companions, or their orbits, though somehow they coalesce and are greater than their parts. We are all individuals as well, each of us a beacon in the void, moving together. By BusTropical at June 30, 2016 No comments: The natural way The good folks over at Allied Bath on Oakland Park Blvd between Powerline and Andrews have a sign. A sign of predictable dimensions fitting within city guidelines, with a glossy dark color scheme, and a stylish logo. That's the boring part. Directly beneath this sign is a smaller marquee style sign, regularly changed with inspirational quotes, thoughts, and advice. It is not fancy, just simple sliding letters meant to be replaced on a regular basis. This day's quote: "Kindness is the natural way of life not the exception". However, I wouldn't read this until about 2/3 of the way in on my first trip of the day. If a hopeful quote goes unread, does it still work? The morning started out a little rough, after having to leave the garage later than scheduled due to getting a replacement bus after the one assigned to me was determined to be not road ready. On the other hand, the replacement bus was an old friend of mine, my regular ride on the 441 Breeze awhile back. Comfortably settled into the familiar seat, I went into service on the 72 heading eastbound from Sawgrass Mills. The stretch from the mall to University Drive tends to be the quietest of the whole route, dominated by bedroom communities and residential developments. The lull wears off quickly once we approach University and the businesses that dominate the rest of the route. It was a gentle ride 15 minutes into the trip as I serviced the pull-in stop at University and loaded the small crowd waiting on a Saturday morning. Then, from behind the bus shelter, he appeared. A man of indeterminate age with the unchanging wardrobe and eye-watering aroma of BO and stale tobacco that generally indicate homelessness, but never has the standard luggage - or the standard fare. I've also never heard him say a word or utter a peep, so I assume he's mute. This makes communication difficult, but he doesn't really attempt to communicate anyway. He has a habit of puffing leisurely on a cigarette as he walks up to the door, unlike the majority of smokers who fiendishly maximize their final puffs before boarding. His relaxed habit was delaying service and I would have been within my rights to leave him there for the next bus rather than hold up all the people on the bus who did the right thing. It was tempting; I even started to shut the doors. That movement seemed to get his attention as he gave me a surprised look - not anger, not dejection - a genuine shocked expression that the bus might leave him. He dropped the cigarette, boarded, and took a seat right up front where I could smell his presence all the way to the Galt. It was the look that got me: I couldn't leave him after that despite the stench, the fare-skipping, and the lack of communication. That look communicated volumes. At 441, loud and clear reggae music drifted over the intersection from the car wash across the street, its languorous island rhythm keeping the morning mellow. Another bus operator pulled up next to me in his car and waved, presumably on the way to the garage. It's easy to feel isolated in front of the bus, but his coincidental visit was a reminder to always be on our best on the road - you never know who's watching. After passing Powerline, I kept an eye out for the aforementioned quote sign, and pondered its statement. It was barely after 9 in the morning, and Jack's BBQ already had the smokers fired up, an anomalous sight along with the piles of seasoned oak firewood along a busy road like OPB, but such a welcome fragrance with our pungent passenger aboard. A layover at the Galt to stretch, grab a bite, and get some fresh ocean air. This layover point is unique among them all as we are required to shut off the buses if we'll be there more than five minutes. I've heard conflicting reasons for this, but they generally center around appeasing the residents of the wall of condo towers lining the beach. Even the passengers know about this arrangement, as I got an opinionated earful from one who was waiting when I returned to the bus. The women's center across from the Main Post Office typically has a few anti-abortion protesters holding signs on the sidewalk, and this morning there was a sizable bunch. They're always respectful of motorists and don't interfere with the bus, unlike the political demonstrators at US 1. Our final eastbound I pick up an older man wearing a NEWARK cap. First of all, I don't think I've ever seen a Newark cap before, secondly, I have a habit of asking about their trip whenever someone boards wearing souvenir clothing. "How was Newark?" "I'm still there," came the resigned reply. "That's too bad." "Yeah, you're right," he agreed as he drifted into the bus. The bus we've been using all morning has served us well, kept us on time, with no mechanical issues (i.e., good a/c). It's a 60-footer articulated, spacious and deep. It also has a spacious dash board, larger than usual. Somewhere along the way, someone left a tract there, out of my reach from the seat so I decided to leave it there till the layover. In the meantime, I could see the title: You will be with Me in Paradise. As I considered the morning's events, and the hopeful sign quote, I nodded my head and smiled. Back in March there was a little blip of a holiday called Transit Driver Appreciation Day. It seems to be a promotion to remind passengers of the hard work their bus operators (and other modes of transit) perform on a daily basis. We should never need a special day to thank those who impact our lives for the better, but sometimes a reminder helps. Hopefully every day I'm out there my passengers see how much I appreciate them for being there. Without you, I wouldn't be here. And what better route to do on that nascent 'holiday' than the 50. As soon as I got in the seat to relieve the morning driver, I heard a voice. "Let's go." So often our tone makes the difference, and the tone I was hearing sounded like an order. I turned to see my taskmaster and was presented with a young guy with empty eyes. It wasn't time to pull out yet so we weren't going anywhere, but I engaged him to see what the hurry was about. "Let's go, huh? We going somewhere exciting? Deerfield? Boca? Big party today?" I asked as I set my mirrors and adjusted the seat. "Look at that guy wearin' the same clothes every day!" he pointed out a homeless man relaxing on a nearby bench. "Well, we could give him a shirt and fix that problem. It's tough times out here, man" was my immediate reply to take the onus off an innocent bystander as we rolled out. It didn't take long to see this was a passenger who doesn't see the bus as mass transit, but rather as his personal taxi service. As we approached stops with waiting people, he demanded I keep going if he determined they weren't interested in boarding. He wasn't wearing earbuds, but randomly threw out rap lines of standard profanity along with a repetitive favorite: "Rollin' up on ya." Although his attitude made for an unpleasant trip, it was basically harmless and actually inspired me in a backwards way. Maybe it's my contrary nature, but it compelled me to treat those 'uninterested' people just a little nicer and make sure I had a steady supply of patience and appreciation. On our next northbound, a young lady was exiting and asked if she could buy a 7 day pass "on the boose" with a cute accent. As we headed north the sunny sky gave way to gray overcast. Further up at the NETC, a familiar older latina was waiting, and she had a new accessory. "Oh no, amiga, are you ok?" I asked as she limped on with a cane. Previously, she had been quite spry and mobile. "You know a car hit me on Sample, right? I was trying to catch the 34." "What?! You gotta be careful out there, there's a lot of crazy drivers." For a brief moment awhile back she had a puppy which met an untimely end. Pets are always good conversation and I wanted to take her mind off her injury. "Are you getting another dog soon?" "No, I want to get a man - that will be my dog," she flatly replied with a sweet voice. "Ha! There are plenty out there," I encouraged her. "No. There's not." Another tone this time: resignation. I probably offered up some platitude about giving up too easy, but words of comfort fall short at times like that. All I can do is empathize and show my appreciation. Bringing up the rear It was a split shift kinda day: a morning express run to Civic Center in Miami followed by an afternoon piece on the 50. T'was St. Patrick's Day, so I felt safe in assuming most folks would be in an ebullient mood for the holiday. Some holidays have come to transcend cultural heritage and somehow unite us all regardless of the day's origin; apparently everyone's Irish in the middle of March and Mexican in early May. After the Miami trip, as I neared the garage there was a bizarre billowing fog drifting down from the slopes of Mt. Trashmore, its peak poking above the clouds. It was a puzzling phenomena since the weather wasn't cool that morning. Perhaps it was a harbinger for the day ahead. Later on, I took over for the morning 50 driver at the NETC and headed north. Up at Hillsboro, I made a mental note to photograph the old red caboose that probably hasn't moved in decades, right at home with the old warehouses as a backdrop. These moldering relics of the past are disappearing and it's good to take a snapshot before they're gone. The side of the caboose facing Dixie Highway still bears a streaked yet vivid red coat. A train delay ate up about ten minutes on the next northbound at Flagler Drive. Three engines hauled the endless quarry cars piled high with Dade County limestone like a hundred-humped camel. After crossing the tracks, Big Boy Hot Rods generally has some custom pick-up or monster truck sitting right on the shoulder of the hairpin curve, making it impossible for a 40-foot bus to swing a clean turn in a single lane. At one of the stops along Oakland Park's stretch of Dixie, there was a familiar face. Rarely a rider, she's often to be seen hanging out at various bus stops. A mature woman with bleach-blonde hair, she's a fan of form-fitting clothing but keeps it decent. She's flirty when she sees me and the wink she shot my way was in character. "Where's your green?" I joked with her, alluding to the holiday. "Right here!" she exclaimed before turning around and grabbing both denim-clad cheeks. The rest of the afternoon had some full-moon type weirdness: -For some reason people think they can beat a red light even though the road ahead is closed for a train crossing, backing up traffic. At Sunrise northbound, cars blocked the intersection when we got green thanks to these short-sighted motorists, causing us to miss a light cycle. The domino effect was that we hit red lights at every intersection for the rest of the trip. -In Deerfield, it was chaos as at least a dozen marked and unmarked BSO cruisers were racing about, one even coming head on toward the bus. -At Hillsboro, two big box trucks had a fender bender at the front of the left turn lane, forcing us to turn from the middle lane and backing up traffic at the worst time of day. -On one southbound, I caught my leader at the NETC. To get some separation, that bus was instructed to drop off only - all the way to Central Terminal. This meant I would be the only one picking up for all that distance. Now I love to help out my coworkers and can sympathize with running late, but this happened to coincide with an early release day for the schools. So by the time I rolled up to Lauderdale High the platform was covered with waiting teenagers, and I already had a seated load. I had set a personal record before when I carried a double rush-hour load on the 22, but this surely topped that. Even today I don't know how we all fit in. There must have been some lap-sharing. For our last southbound from the north layover, a couple regulars were waiting; a middle-aged man and much younger man, both on work release with attendant ankle bracelets. The older gentleman recites some verse: "Get on the bus, Gus! Get with the plan, Stan!" as he swiped his pass. I thought it was clever at first, then realized through the haze at the end of a long day that these were familiar song lyrics, albeit paraphrased. Not one to be outdone with words, I resolved to continue the game at our next meeting. "A little late, Nate!" he sneaked a last one in as he stepped out... Enough about endings, time for beginnings: summer routes have begun! I'll be on a variety-pack schedule: 2, 10, 60, 42, 441 Breeze, and 95 Express 109. So top to bottom, side to side, with a little Dade and Palm Beach thrown in, I'll be all over Broward County. See ya out there... By BusTropical at June 19, 2016 1 comment: Portland women (or, Blowing smoke) The 10 never fails to deliver on providing an engaging experience. It certainly has its own identity, which tends to be more light-hearted, humorous, familiar, and just generally easy going. That contrasts with some other routes which always seem to be a little on edge, with frayed nerves on the verge of breakdown. Of course I'm only generalizing and things can switch on a dime. After all, people are people and we're all in the same bus. Our first southbound, we pulled up to Oakland Park Blvd. While servicing the stop, I could hear a whistle. Sure enough, it was one of my homeless regulars, standing in the median with heavy traffic whizzing by. County policy forbids 'flag stops', which means waiting for someone to cross the street through traffic. This is for good reason; that's how accidents happen. I started to pull forward when the light turned red and gave the whistler a reprieve. He slid in an increasingly rare free trip ticket and when it spit back out he slyly pocketed it rather than reinsert it. Who knows how many trips that ticket was eventually stretched out into. Cleaned up in his red polo and shorts, he had a court date downtown and was cutting it close. "Can you believe they busted me for having an open Corona on the beach?" he offered up. I had to sympathize with him since according to their ads Corona is made for the beach. On the northbound we were just entering Pompano and I could see a familiar gray head. "There he is, the Weatherman! What's the forecast today?" I greeted the regular. Though surprised to see me, he didn't miss a beat: "Chili today, hot tamale!" He's got a catchier one-liner which I still need to catch accurately before writing it down, but suffice to say it's along these same lines. "What do you call baby potatoes? Tater tots!" he sneaks one more joke in before exiting, followed by the most raucous laughter at the sheer inanity of it all. Up the line at Hillsboro, a clean cut guy is complimenting a young woman and getting nowhere. She ignores him completely, getting the best of him, so he comments out loud: "The women here are so conceited! In Portland they're so much nicer!" along with some choice words about vain local women and wish you a good day, Miss. Of course these sorts of diatribes rarely have the desired effect and that held true in this case. On the southbound, a girl with model good looks is asking me questions at length and in detail to the point of obvious flirtation. She even follows me off the bus at Central Terminal, with a winning smile and gentle hand taps. She presents herself as a visitor with limited English, but she's communicating quite clearly. I assist her as best I can, with SUNsational Service. At some point a woman boards with a fine looking service animal. Gray, short hair, and a rhinestone-studded muzzle. These are working animals and they know their place; she scoots under the seat and is perfectly silent. The bus we're rolling in this day is notorious among the fleet for its heavy exhaust. I'm talking billowing black clouds when the accelerator is applied. It's enough that you don't want to be nearby if you have your convertible's top down - or if you're on a scooter. At Commercial sitting at a red light, a guy jumped off his scooter and came running up to my window (which I always keep open regardless of temperature). 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__label__cc	0.518644	0.481356	Location: Asia in General > Philippines > Manila A Firefly for Clean Air by Mary Anne Plaza, Herworld.com When was the last time you saw fireflies? For those of us who have been born and raised in the city, fireflies may have well been the subject of fairytales and myths. If not for the occasional visit to the provinces, one might well think that fireflies are already extinct. The absence of these seemingly magical insects has more significant implications than darker nights. Katti Sta. Ana is one of those who have taken a keen interest in the relationship between fireflies and the environment. Katti is the person behind the annual "Tour of the Fireflies" cycling event. A staunch advocate for clean air, this organization has generated public awareness on how activities, such as cycling, can significantly contribute to the quality of air we breathe in. The idea of having the "Tour of the Fireflies" involved a lot of "questioning and arguing with God," as she recalls. "At that time I was concerned with our quality of air. More than that, this happened when I was telling God that I was not happy with Him because things are not getting better in this country. After saying that, not long after, this idea came to my mind and it wouldn't go away. I felt that it was something that needed to be done. I was also wondering if this is something He wanted me to do that I would see that He is at work." With this resolve, Katti thought of having an environmental event that would mainly feature a bike ride and a march that would converge at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. That was in 1999. She then contacted a few friends from the Cycling Advocates (CYCAD), Philippine Daily Inquirer and the UP Mountaineers. With the help of her friends from various environmental organizations, the biking event was soon under way. Katti notes how she was always encouraged by Ramon Fernan III, CYCAD's president, to continue with the project in spite of her being a neophyte in events organizing. When plans were already underway, the only problem was how to call the event. Katti brought this up with Lorie Tan of Bookmark and president/executive director of the World Wide Life Fund Philippines. Lorie suggested to use the adage "When was the last time you saw fireflies in the city?" The idea clicked well with Katti and she brought that up to Mon Fernan, who likewise picked up the suggestion. "Fireflies are indicators of the balance in ecology. The reason why we don't see fireflies anymore is because the air is really dirty. Hindi na sapat 'yung mga puno, 'yung tubig. Doon mo kasi mahahanap ang mga fireflies sa ganung klaseng lugar (Trees and clean water are not enough. That's where you'll be able to find fireflies in places like that.)." Air advocacy Katti's advocacy for cleaner air stems from the fact that she too has been a cyclist since October of 1997. Most of the people who know her can attest to her unyielding efforts to use the bicycle as an alternative transportation vehicle. As much as possible, she uses her bike in traveling short distances, or sometimes, public transportation, if necessary. "Kapag nakasakay ka sa kotse at hindi ka nagba-bike, ang tingin mo sa siklista nuisance. Hindi ka kasi in contact sa person kasi naka-enclose ka sa isang metal box. (When you ride in a car and you're not the one on a bike, you think of cyclists as a nuisance. You're not in contact with that person because you are enclosed in a metal box.). The bicycle is a 'calmer and gentler' mode of transport. It exposes us to the world around us, to out environment." As an artist [she was previously named as one of the Thirteen Artists awardees by the Cultural Center of the Philippines -- ed], Katti sees a world of art on her bicycle. She takes delight in seeing the likeness of electric meters as installation arts and the other wonders of the city by just traveling on her bike. She also cites the other benefits of using the bicycle as an alternative means transportation. Aside from the fact that it doesn't emit smoke, bicycles contribute greatly to the preservation of places and buildings for the greater appreciation of the public. She mentions the way Europeans were able to achieve this notion, especially with the protection of its historical sites. "One way of preserving historical sites is by discouraging the use of motorized transport. Makikita na kapag pinalapad 'yung roads magiging displaced 'yung mga properties at mga tao. 'Yung kalsada napapaghiwalay niya ang mga communities (You can see that properties and people become displaced when you widen roads to accommodate cars and motorized vehicles. Roads further separate communities from each other)," she says. Katti says that in Europe, cars and other vehicles have to have a special permit to go into specific roads; permits that are really expensive. In these communities, pedestrians and cyclists are given priority, thus encouraging people to browse through shops and invigorate the spirit of commerce. She notes the district of Avenida in Manila as an example that such transformation can be achieved in the country. Now, people can enjoy leisure walking and shopping in the area. Business people have also reported an increase in the value of property because of this effort. Firefly Brigade The Firefly Brigade, or the organization spearheading the Tour of the Fireflies likewise assists cyclists who do not have proper cycling equipment such as vests, helmets and the like. These people are sometimes invited to join the Tour as "scholars" who are "adopted" by paying participants to sign up in the said event. Within the years 2001 to 2003, the organization has tallied an estimate of 1,500 participants in each yearly Tour of the Fireflies. Perhaps the reason why a lot of people have taken an interest in this annual activity is because of the fact that this cycling event is open to people from all walks of life, age and social status. For the 2004 Tour, Katti discloses that they will be working closely with a few local government units (LGUs). "Gusto rin naming magkaroon ng sense of ownership ang mga LGUs kasi kailangang ma-propagate, kahit hindi kami ang gumawa; kahit magkaroon lang ng mga mini bike rides sa mga cities, magkaroon ng policies on promoting non-motorized transport. (We want to develop a sense of ownership for the LGUs because we want this endeavor to propagate, even if we're not the ones organizing it; we hope to have even just mini bike rides within the cities and to have policies on promoting non-motorized transport)." Also in this year's tour, Katti is the ride leader who will be directing participating cyclists through the 50-kilometer route in Manila, Pasay, Paraqaque, Las Piqas, Taguig, Makati and then back to Manila. As all Tour of the Fireflies, participants can expect Katti to don another costume. Participants to the Tour are also encouraged to dress up and even decorate their bicycles to make the event as colorful and interesting as possible. Katti recounts how participants take the extra effort to really make the Tour enjoyable not just for them but even for onlookers. "Dito makikita mo talaga yung mga iba't-ibang klase ng bisikleta. Meron ngang sumali na tubero na nilagyan ng gripo yung bike niya. (In the Tour you'll be able to see all sorts of bicycles. There was even a plumber who joined the event and decorated his bike with a faucet.). There was even a 73 year old grandfather who came from Las Piqas and his costume was that of a revolutionary, complete with the 'salakot' and the Philippine flag that adorned his bike...In the last tour, there was a guy who went as Spiderman I have no idea how he was able to bike through 50 kilometers wearing the costume. There really are a lot of frequent participants to the Tour of the Fireflies." After this year's Tour, Katti will still be busy to organize the "Firefly Flight Training", a training seminar where they can teach people the rudiments of fixing a bicycle and possibly train them to become future marshals of the Tour. Aside from the Firefly Brigade occupying most of her time, Katti likewise busies herself in studying for her Masters in Urban Planning and her occasional stints in designing book covers for other institutions. She is a member of the Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (I.n.K.). As April also marks the annual Earth Day celebration, Katti looks forward to further awareness not just on the air we breathe, but on the state of the environment. "We should do away with our culture of wanting to have an easy life, even if it is unfavorable for other people. Do an active effort to clean the environment." Source: http://herword.com Thailand's tuk-tuks take to Bangladesh streets Pollutant levels increasing in the Kathmandu Valley China set to act on fuel economy Air pollution leads to 1.5M Asian deaths a year: WHO Philippine refiners start sale of low-sulphur diesel General information on: Vehicular air pollution > Non-motorized transport Plaza, Mary Ann	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3667
__label__cc	0.588576	0.411424	Outpatient D&A Treatment Contact SCA Contact Providers Carbon County Provider The Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission, incorporated in December of 1985, which serves as the Single County Authority (SCA) for Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties, is a private non-profit 501c3 charitable and educational institution established and maintained by a Board of Directors appointed by the three boards of County Commissioners. The Commission and its Board, which is overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs, is responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of community drug and alcohol prevention, intervention and treatment services for the tri-county area. The Board of Directors provide governance to the Commission and is involved in all aspects of the Commission through the oversight and evaluation of the established service delivery system. Members serve on various sub-committees including Personnel, Legal & Finance and committees. Funding Eligibility Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment For information on how to access Drug and Alchohol treatment services please contact: After hours 24/7 number: Carbon Monroe Pike Referral Center at 1-866-824-3578 During regular business hours call: Referral Center Toll Free: PATH East Stroudsburg: Pyramid Healthcare Bartonsville Outpatient: Pyramid Hawley PA Treatment and Healing (PATH) 335 N. Fourth Street, 2nd Floor Lehighton, PA. 18235 Foundations Associates Addiction Technology Transfer Center US Department of Health & Human Services/SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information The Pennsylvania Public Health Information Clearinghouse Copyright © 2012 Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Partial funding for this website was provided by: PA Department of Health. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs specifically disclaims responsibility for the contents herein. Site Designed and Maintained by Full Potential IT, LLC.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3668
__label__cc	0.658786	0.341214	NEWS LETTER #3 In the Sunday GLOBE’s article, Kevin Cullen reported on a meeting held by the Beacon Hill Association. The article raised the issue of preserving the legacy of brickwalks in cities today. The Beacon Hill group would like to preserve the area’s brick walkways exactly as they are. However, Mr. Cullen argued that this decision for brick preservation came from an elitist group who chose to ignore the needs of the city’s disabled. He failed to suggest a compromise in regards to installing brick ramps – instead of concrete ramps – that would accommodate the needs of the disabled. Instead, there seems to be no middle-ground for the Beacon Hill community – either have all brick walks without ramps or only concrete ramps. Cambridge Brickwalk Conservancy, Inc. (CBC), believes a middle ground exists that will satisfy both disabled and non-disabled. CBC would like to see consideration given to the proper design and installation of bricks so that walkways are safe for all. The American Disabilities Act provides instructions for the installation of such ramps. See www.access-board.gpv for standards on ramps in parts 4.7 and 4.8. Materials for construction are not specified, but notes that ramps must be stable, firm and slip resistant. Brick can be designed and set to comply. Cambridge has already preserved much of its brick sidewalks. They represent a legacy while adding unique charm to the city. But in recent years, these brickwalks have been replaced with concrete and asphalt without consideration of those who care about the streets and the beauty of the brick that defines so much of Cambridge. With support, CBC hopes to assist Cambridge in caring for its sidewalks while maintaining a safe and pedestrian friendly space for all. Instead of calling names, let’s think of balanced approaches to the concrete vs brick ramp issues for the disabled and non-disabled. Cambridge Brickwalk Conservancy, Inc. Why we exist. The Cambridge Brickwalk Conservancy, Inc., (CBC) was formed to preserve, maintain, and extend the traditional brick sidewalks in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The brick sidewalks represent a legacy of over 200 years duration and are a signature feature of Cambridge. Regrettably 15 to 20 years ago the policy of City of Cambridge changed so that it no longer protected the brick sidewalks and began to replace fine brick sidewalks, especially the ramps, with concrete. These changes are not required or mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. And with a hard climate for any material, the budget did not support proper maintenance and the streets have become a patchwork of concrete, asphalt and brick. The popular belief that concrete better supports the needs of the disabled is just that, a belief. Vibration studies at the University of Pittsburgh support brick as a better street material than concrete. The proper design, installation and maintenance of brick creates walkways that are functional both for both disabled and non-disabled pedestrians. A more balanced approach to sidewalk construction and maintenance can be effective in preserving the legacy of brick sidewalks in the City while also serving the needs of the disabled.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3674
__label__cc	0.679767	0.320233	DISCO PARTY DJ FRANKIE PARADISE CLASSIC DISCO, SOUL, FUNK, R&B HOSTED BY CHERYL “CHEY” PAYNE FREE BEFORE 7PM • $10 AFTER FUNKBOX NYC EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT! COME GET YOUR DANCE ON WITH RESIDENT DJ TONY TOUCH AND MANY MORE SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S! A COCKTAIL PARTY SOCIAL EXPERIMENT A COCKTAIL PARTY SOCIAL EXPERIMENT QUESTION – CAN WE CREATE AN ANALOG EXPERIENCE IN WHICH A GROUP OF STRANGERS CAN GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER IN A DEEPER AND MORE MEANINGFUL WAY? HYPOTHESIS – YES PROCEDURE – ARMED WITH COCKTAILS AND A PARTY GAME, 8 STRANGERS NAVIGATE A COCKTAIL PARTY, SKIP THE SMALL TALK, AND GET INTO THE GOOD STUFF.… UBM Presents: (Come & Dance) Monday Nights UBM Presents: •Come & Dance• Every Monday night at Chelsea Music Hall. Come enjoy the best underground dance music. Doors Open at 10pm For reduced guest list email full names to ubmpresents@gmail.com Seth Herzog PRESENTS: Sweet 2020 Seth Herzog PRESENTS: Sweet 2020 Seth Herzog (Sketch performer at The Tonight Show)once again serves up New York's hottest and easily most fun monthly comedy event at the Chelsea Music Hall. He's starting off the new year correctly with a cast of superstars including one of the stars of CBS' hit show "Evil" and Daily Show correspondent AASIF MANDVI, superstar… THE ORIGINALS NYC's #1 monthly party. Dj's Clark Kent, Tony Touch, D-Nice, Stretch Armstrong and Rich Medina.....be ready to DANCE DANCE DANCE GET TICKETS SNACK THEATER PRESENTS: HOLY HELL! SNACK THEATER PRESENTS: HOLY HELL! Snack Theater presents Holy Hell is an immersive cabaret theater experience of biblical proportions! Created and produced by Rara Darling and Angelica Sundae, Snack Theater bring together drag, burlesque, and other variety acts to tell a cohesive story and uses elements of camp with a signature dark and sadistic twist to have audiences laughing, crying,… ELLE VARNER Special Guest J. Brown Elle Varner is a Grammy-Award-winning singer-songwriter, who unveiled her first studio album titled, Perfectly Imperfect, in 2012, which debuted at the top of several Billboard charts. The album also produced hit singles "Only Wanna Give It to You" featuring J. Cole and “Refill”. Elle’s relatable struggles with body image, relationships, and everyday life situations… UBM Presents: (Come & Dance) Monday Nights UBM PRESENTS: •COME & DANCE• EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT CHELSEA MUSIC HALL. COME ENJOY THE BEST UNDERGROUND DANCE MUSIC. DOORS OPEN AT 10PM FOR REDUCED GUEST LIST EMAIL FULL NAMES TO UBMPRESENTS@GMAIL.COM DRAG HIS ASS: A FCKBOY TREATMENT PROGRAM DRAG HIS ASS: A FCKBOY TREATMENT PROGRAM A relatively new breed of human, described as 'a boy who is a player and is only in a relationship for sex', the f*ckboy has been wreaking havoc among beautiful women for enough time now. This one's here to offer space for stand-up, storytelling and dragging. Comedy and healing all in one. BIG… FUNKBOX NYC EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT! COME GET YOUR DANCE ON WITH RESIDENT DJ TONY TOUCH AND MANY MORE SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S! TIX AVAILABLE AT DOOR KEMBE X KEMBE X Chicago rapper, Kembe X, hits Chelsea Music Hall on Tuesday, February 4th to perform his newest project "I Was Depressed Until I Made This." Presented by Move Forward Music. DOORS: 7PM • SHOW: 8PM GET TICKETS SOUL IN THE HORN • NO COVER SOUL IN THE HORN • NO COVER THIS NYC-BASED DANCE PARTY, SOCIAL GATHERING, AND MUSIC SHOWCASE AIMS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN ALL MUSIC AND CULTURE WITH EVENTS FEATURING HORN-INFUSED SOUNDS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE AND SETS PLAYED BY WORLD-RENOWNED DJS AND TODAY’S MOST INNOVATIVE MUSICIANS. FEATURING NATASHA DIGGS, DPROSPER & SPECIAL GUEST DJS Never Sad Presents: Always Happy Video Comedy Bop Never Sad Presents: Always Happy Video Comedy Bop Never Sad presents a night of stand-up and never-before-seen comedy videos, submitted each month by NYC's top comedians and filmmakers. Hosted by Jed Feiman and Nehemiah Markos (The New Yorker, Funny or Die). The Bop has been part of the New York Comedy Festival and featured in The New York Times, Time Out New York, and NYMag’s… BABY ROSE Baby Rose is a singer/songwriter/producer bringing raw and robust energy to music. Her distinct vocal texture and melodic style draws influence from early R&B and Soul legends like Donnie Hathaway and Nina Simone. With roots in DC and Fayetteville, North Carolina, Baby Rose eventually relocated to Atlanta where she quickly made a name for herself as one of… chelseamusichall ▪️Live entertainment below @chelseamarketny ▪️Discover emerging artists, music, drag, comedy, more🌀 ▪️#ChelseaMusicHall #CMH ⇣upcoming events⇣	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3677
__label__cc	0.62043	0.37957	A Trip to the National Museum of the American Coverlet Signs of the Times18th Century SocietyThe American RevolutionApple Butter MakingArchitectural StylesChurch CustomsThe Conestoga WagonThe CooperCoverletsFoursquare GardensGunter's ChainThe Long SNew England WeatherTanning From left to right- C. Douglas Schmidt, Melinda Zongor, Laszlo Zongor, Martha Staub, and Bob Leese Colonial Sense took a trip with the long time antiques dealer Robert Leese to the National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, Pennsylvania on Memorial Day Weekend. This was the fifth year anniversary for the museum which opened Memorial Day Weekend in 2006. We were accompanied by the founders Melinda and Laszlo Zongor, and C. Douglas Schmidt who is President of the Cumberland Cultural Foundation and oversees the C. William Gilchrist Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland. Melinda is the Museum Director and Curator. Hanover coverlet donated to the Museum Robert Leese brought a handful of coverlets from his own collection for open discussion with the Zongors on the maker and the life of each weaver. We learned how to tell the difference between a coverlet completed by a Pennsylvania German and a weaver who completed their coverlet in New York. Bob is from the Hanover area in Pennsylvania and most of his collection is from this area. He also has coverlets from other parts of the country including Canada. Parts of the discussion made mention of the most common types of weave such as tied-Biederwand, jacquard, double weave, and summer and winter. The Civil War era Baltimore coverlet donated to the Museum One of the coverlets which Bob bought in Maryland a few weeks ago and originated from the Baltimore area had a design that the Zongors have not seen in a coverlet. It is thought to be made around the time of the Civil War and had floating threads lying on the top of the coverlet design. It was obvious that the design of the coverlet would lead to easy damage. The Baltimore coverlet was donated to the museum. Another coverlet donated to the museum was a Hanover coverlet from the mid nineteenth century in four colors with snowflake corner blocks which was purchased at the Elgin sale at Pook and Pook. Bob also donated an 1845 PH Rassweiler coverlet from Orwigsburg and home spun wool with a stitching pattern on it. 1845 PH Rasweiler coverlet donated to the Museum Bob relayed a story how he purchased one half of a Jacob C. Schriver jacquard coverlet made in Hampton, Adams County in 1841 many years ago.When he visited a house in New Oxford, he noticed the family had the other half of the Schriver coverlet. It took a little coaxing to sell the one piece, but in the end Bob was successful in making the two pieces come together. What made this tour so special was the overwhelming passion that the Melinda and Laszlo Zongor displayed on the history of each coverlet made. They are willing to go that extra mile to make sure the person on the tour has a greater understanding of the importance of the coverlet as an art form. The interest that the person shows as a viewer is directly related to how much time the tour guide will take in showing you the exhibit. All of us at the museum show such passion in collecting and the antique industry. Dough Schmidt relayed his wonderful purchases at auction that day. He was the former owner of the Abbot House in Abottstown, Pennsylvania. His love of architecture was evident in his conversation. A Coverlet on exhibition The National Museum of the American Coverlet has more than 300 pieces. We then toured the current exhibit of coverlets on display which were either not easily identifiable or the maker was unknown. There were geometric and figured coverlets displayed on the tour. Some of the coverlets Melinda thought were completed by a member of the family and not by the famous weaver in the family. The museum has a collection of old looms and spinning wheels, squirrel cage and regular yarn winders, flax scutching items. There was an exhibit on linen and wool processing. Check out our article on jacquard coverlets which were woven mostly in Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and New Jersey. An assortment of spinning wheels The National Museum of the American Coverlet is in the old Bedford Common School which was built in 1859. It is a thirty thousand square foot brick building which has a stone foundation and sits on two acres located in the historic district. The second floor of the building is used by other businesses. The Board of Directors consists of museum professionals and coverlet enthusiasts including Melinda and Laszlo Zongor; C. Douglas Schmidt; Eva Burnham of Montreal, Canada, a costume and textile conservator/restorer; Jes Horwath of Illinois, a board member of the Colonial Coverlet Guild of America; Edward Maeder of Historic Deerfield; Ron Walter, a Researcher, Collector, and author who has researched Bucks country coverlets; Richard Jeryan who studies, teaches, and practices the weaving craft at Greenfield Village and his wife Christine Jeryan who has spent her life in Museum Services, scientific research, writing and editing; Jude Fera of Connecticut, ex-officio member of the museum board, who will lead the Collectors' Council, an adjunct group of coverlet collectors who will organize its own special events and programs as well as fund-raising efforts to supplement museum activities. A coverlet loom Linen Processing and a reproduction painting of a flax scutching festival Melinda Zongor has had interest in the antique industry for 35 years and has specialized in coverlets for more than twenty years. Her passion for coverlets was born out of weaving coverlets independently and for a weaving house. She is the author of Coverlets and the Spirit of American: The Shein Collection and Coverlets at the Gilchrist: American Coverlets 1771-1889. The National Museum of the American Coverlet is the only institution open year round which is devoted to the research and study of the coverlet as an art form. Courses are offered in rug hooking, natural dyeing, beginning and advanced weaving, and spinning with wool. Melinda Zongor giving us a tour of the coverlet collection The museum is currently seeking funding for the huge expense of repairing the leaky roof. As we were touring the facility, a torrential rain was falling. Melinda and Laszlo held their composure, but I am sure they felt sadness with every raindrop entering their beloved 1859 Common School in Bedford. Donations are accepted. In addition to coverlets, the National Museum of the American Coverlet also has a collection of ingrain carpeting which was displayed in one of the room settings. Unlike other museums who store their coverlets without ever showing them, NMAC devotes the museum to the exhibition, study, education and research of coverlets. Be sure to visit The National Museum of the American Coverlet is at 322 South Juliana Street. For information, contact 814-623-1588. NMAC has a Museum shop where books, gifts, and reproduction fabrics can be purchased, a reference library, and space for workshops and seminars. Source: Text & photos by Bryan Wright National Museum of the American Coverlet Comments (0) Don't be shy, tell us what you think! →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3686
__label__wiki	0.564103	0.564103	THE DEMOCRATIC REPORTER • Home • Table of Contents • General News • YouTube site where my videos are posted Pages of Special Interest; In Defence of Canadians Rights & Democracy * Hazel McCallion - Mayor of Mississauga * * Conflict of Interest & Judicial Inquiry * * Public Question Period Index * !! 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Directly to the Satire & Parody; Canadians License to Mock - Satire - Ridicule and/or Parody; This section is long overdue, it is time to use satire and parody to mock and ridicule those fools and evil-doers who rule over us like demented child kings or queens. That in doing so, maybe, just maybe, some voters will laugh so hard or be shocked out of their "we live in a magical kingdom where nothing ever goes wrong thanks to our great, wise and powerful leaders and bad things only happen to bad people", political correct delusion to start and thinking for themselves and question - maybe to start learning as well. Also remember that as in the laws of physics to render a force or wave or event to a zero state of activity requires an equal and opposite force or wave or event. That is to say if you want a person to see both points of view they should have their minds in the middle to see equally in both direction and not so far out in left field they don't even know there is any where else. Because of the extreme lengths that are being used to put forward the political point of view/propaganda/perception of reality by the right wing-nut-cases in their effort to create their new fascist vision of a total control government with perfect security - the Electronic Dictatorship - an equal and opposite response may appear (to the untrained and educated eye/mind), as tasteless. But it is necessary to for fill the social function it sets out to accomplish. So if people think that the satire and parody is greater than what they think is in "good taste" then maybe they should be eating what the rest of us have had to. One more point, when I was growing up there was a war going on (as usual it seems), that people opposed as it was unjustifiable, the Vietnam War. To oppose it and the politicians who demanded we support and fight it blindly, there were many stories printed in the new media of the day, what were called underground comix(s) and they had little regard for what was in good taste. Their message was clear, necessary and justified as thousands were dieing every month - they play a much needed role then, as the main stream media was not the voice/friend of taxpayers. Sorry if I sound like someone who not only still remembers historical events of his life time but knows our history beyond his life time and has learned lessons from it. Another important point is that Democracy is rightfully based on distrust of government, its institutions, agents and bureaucrats (gun carrying or otherwise). The very idea of self government is based on the idea of accountability in real time not waiting for the King or Queen to die and hope for the best next time round. That the people will create the world they wish to live in and not depend on their ruler to guess at it, if they even care to. After all, why have there been Democratic revolutions? It was not because people loved their governments / leaders, it was because they were willing to risk their lives to get rid of it, as life had become so unbearable under it. They had every reason to distrust and never believe their abusers promises that it will ever get better or the falsehoods that they were powerless and agreeing only makes things worse. So from distrusting, Democracy is born and what is an election but a bloodless revolution, that throws out a bad government in a more orderly way than civil war? Over the years people have learned that urban renewal is best done by means other than bullets and artillery. So if you blindly trust your government then you have in your heart and mind defeated Democracy itself! To faithfully serve Democracy you must distrust and know or discover the reasons to do so. Also to be open to to the voices of others who would give you just reasons. These are often found in their Satire & Parody of social / government events. So listen to their pain before it becomes yours or your families. The use of humour is commonly used when there is reason to fear that direct criticism will not be respected as not just a right but a responsibility of a nations citizens to keep their government Democratic & Liberty strong - in other words, honest. So to be a proper citizen in a Democracy you must distrust your government and what better way than to make fun of its foolishness, follies and those egotistic mimics who call themselves worthy leaders. At this point it is important to note that in Mississauga, in the Region of Peel, to write a poem that mocks a female elected politician is now a criminal offence! Yes - that is right, we live in fear that Peel police will arrest those who question the Mayor - Hazel McCallion's coven. More about that here. In one case Antonio Batista is a 75 year old man who dared to write and distributed a satirical poem that was critical of a local politician - Mississauga City Councillor Pat Saito. The Peel Persecutor or Crown was so heartless that it not only pressed ahead with this case regardless that it has taken our justice system into ill repute (or making a mockery of our Courts - they can do it but we can't?), but had the gall to state it wants a guilty verdict because the Crown states it wants that "We have to send a message to the public." and Clayton Ruby (his very costly lawyer), rightfully took exception to that argument, saying it implied that a conviction should be registered as a deterrent to others when it is not necessarily justified in this case. "We don't use the criminal law in this way," and "The government must not silence its critics by force." On that note, check out The Town Hall Test to see if you think you live in a Democracy. I have gained a copy of the FACTUM by Clayton Ruby in the defence of Antonio Batista. In it are a number of Canadian legal cases that note our right to use satire and parody to mock and ridicule our politicians and government. So here are the rights we have that the Peel police and Peel Crown don't care to know about as it gets in the way of Protecting & Serving politicians and government. The following is quoted from or reworded from Clayton Ruby’s Factum in the matter of R. vs. Antonio Batista - May 2007 - which is very similar to the matter I am involved in and to others occurring in Ontario these days as politicians increasingly turn to security forces to solve their political problems. “This is a very significant prosecution because of the implications for the values underlying the fight to freedom of expression, which has historically been considered one of the most important values of a free and democratic society, and which is now constitutionally entrenched in s. 2(b) of the Charter. As the Supreme Court said in R. v. Sharpe:” "Among the most fundamental rights possessed by Canadians is freedom of expression. It makes possible our liberty, our creativity and our democracy. It does this by protecting not only “good” and popular expression, but also unpopular or even offensive expression. The right to freedom of expression rests on the conviction that the best route to truth, individual flourishing and peaceful coexistence in a heterogeneous society in which people hold divergent and conflicting beliefs lies in the free flow of ideas and images. If we do not like an idea or an image, we are free to argue against it or simply turn away. But, absent some constitutionally adequate justification, we cannot forbid a person from expressing it." R. v. Sharpe (2001), 150 C.C.C. (3d) 321 (S.C.C.) at para, 21. “The Supreme Court has set out the core values that underline s. 2(b) of the Charter in a number of cases, for example in R. v. Keegstra adopted the reasoning from the earlier lrwin Toy:” "Moreover, the court has attempted to articulate more precisely some of the convictions fueling the freedom of expression, these being summarized in Irwin Toy (at p. 612) as follows: (1) seeking and attaining truth is an inherently good activity; (2) participation in social and political decision. making is to be fostered and encouraged, and (3) diversity in forms of individual self-fulfillment and human flourishing ought to be cultivated in a tolerant and welcoming environment for the sake of both those who convey a meaning and those to whom meaning is conveyed." “The Court in Keegstra went on to stress the particular importance of freedom of speech with respect to the political process:” "The connection between freedom of expression and the political process is perhaps the linchpin of the s. 2(b) guarantee, and the nature of this connection is largely derived from the Canadian commitment to democracy, Freedom of expression is a crucial aspect of the democratic commitment not merely because it permits the best policies to be chosen from among a wide array of proffered options, but additionally because it helps to ensure that participation in the political process is open to all persons. Such open participation must involve to a substantial degree the notion that all persons are equally deserving of respect and dignity. The state therefore cannot act to hinder or condemn a political view without to some extent harming the openness of Canadian democracy and its associated tenet of equality for all ." R. v. Keegstra (1990), 61 C.C.C. (3d) 1 (S.C.C.) at 22-23 and 49-50. "Although Mr. Batista does not require a constitutional remedy in this case, the importance of freedom of expression, and particularly of political expression must inform the analysis of the elements of the two offences with which Mr. Batista is charged. The very fact that he is being prosecuted for publicly criticizing a politician is troubling. None of this is meant to suggest that people can utter serious threats of death against their representatives with impunity. But, as set out below, there is simply no way that the poem in question would be viewed as a serious threat by a reasonable member of society, nor did Mr. Batista intend it to be taken as such. He was simply exercising his right to express (with whatever degree of sophistication he possesses) his dissatisfaction with his political representative, with an eye to the next election." "Second, there is the nature of the relationship between Mr. Batista and Ms. Satio. Mr. Batista is a citizen and Ms. Saito is his elected representative. There can be no doubt that Mr. Batista has the right to express his frustrations with his political representative in a public forum. This has been recognized as a fundamental democratic right by our courts in a slightly different context: whether a government entity can sue a citizen for defamation. For example, Justice Corbett points out that:" "The reason for the prohibition of defamation suits by government 1 lies not with the use of taxes, or with some abstruse theory about the indivisibility of the stale and the people who make up the state. Rather it lies in the nature of democracy itself. Governments are accountable to the people through the ballot box, and not to judges or juries in courts of law. When a government is criticized, its recourse is in the public domain, not the courts. The government may not imprison, or fine, or sue, those who criticize it. The government may respond, This is fundamental. Litigation is a form of force, and the government must not silence its critics by force." "Section 2(b) of the Charter guarantees freedom of expression. Statements made about public affairs generally, and about government in particular, lie at the very core of this democratic value." Halton Hills (town) v. Kerouac, [2006] O. J. No. 1473 (Sup. Ct.) at paras. 58-59. 1 This is to be distinguished from a government official's individual right to sue for defamation. There is nothing to stop a public official from suing for defamation where his or her personal reputation has been damaged. “Justice Pedlar came to the same conclusion in Montague (Township) v. Page, saying:” "In a free and democratic society, every citizen must be guaranteed the right to freedom of expression about issues relating to government as an absolute privilege, without threat of a civil action for defamation being initiated against them by that government. It is the very essence of a democracy to engage many voices in the process, not just those who are positive and supportive. By its very nature, the democratic process is complex, cumbersome, difficult, messy and at times frustrating, but always worthwhile, with a broad based participation absolutely essential. A democracy cannot exist without freedom of expression, within the law, permeating all of its institutions." Montague (township) v. Page. [2006] O. J. No. 331 (Sup. Ct.) at para. 29. “The use of the criminal law is an even more coercive state technique for silencing criticism than a civil suit. None of this is to suggest that people can seriously threaten political figures with death with impunity. But the importance of freedom of speech to a vibrant democracy is a very significant part of the context of this case and must be considered by this Court in assessing both whether this poem is a threat in an objective sense, and Mr. Batista's subjective intent. The history of Mr. Batista's communications with Ms. Saito are that of an engaged participant in his local democracy turning to his elected representative to ask for assistance with various problems and concerns - the rain water pouring on people's heads, the developers clogging the neighbourhood sewers, the lack of a concrete sidewalk at a local bus stop, and finally his property taxes. Though in some cases his specific concerns turned out not to be something that Ms. Saito could assist him with, there is no doubt that they were an properly brought to her attention. In fact, her staff worked very diligently to provide responses to Mr. Batista." And now the Satire & Parody: Dr. Hazel stands ready to examine your vital signs {at your own risk!} Funny pictures of Hazel McCallion & I. If she is going to put out life size cut-outs of herself, then she can expect people to have some fun with them. Remember she comes from the generation where leaches were the cure for most anything. Oh the HORROR! The TRUTH is reveled about Hazel McCallion's long life - her many ANTI-DEATH treatments in China. On a recent trip to China Hazel is photographed SUCKING the life from Chinese political dissents and prisoners in order to keep her iron grip on power in Mississauga - at any cost! Click here if you can stand the sight of such evil. Hazel McCallion Other interesting Images Oh Hazel, don't stick your mike there! Like most politicians Hazel McCallion is in love with the sound of her own voice. So it is no surprise to see her carrying a microphone as she struts around City of Mississauga Council chambers. But in this scene, (a side that most people don't often see), her worship the Mayor appears ready to share with us any utterance she may deliver - how kind of her. Its Political Pron in Mississauga Council! A video political cartoon for your enjoyment. After the Mayor's special Enersource meeting, the BIG players in the Enersource deal, Hazel McCallion & Michael Nobrega, met and kissed before a video camera - then the video-shop fun begins. Click here to go to web-site Peel police hiring posters. Looking for a few good women with penis envy to proudly strut around while wearing a black uniform, like a bully with the power to break the law at will & little fear of accountability, showing off their BIG shiny steel phallus symbol. Boingdragon Counters Your Financial Donations are Greatly Appreciated and Very Much Needed to Ensure the Survival of Donald Barber Defense Fund Needs help right now Now Accepting Pay Pal. • Home Page • Main Table of Contents • • About This Web-Site & Contact Info •	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line3714

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