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Answers to Questions About Your Child's Mental Health in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
Children's mental health is as important as their physical health. Read on for helpful answers to common questions that can help you protect your child's mental health....more
Knowing When to Seek Treatment for Your Child in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
Common symptoms of a potential emotional, behavioral, or developmental problem include poor grades in school, withdrawal from friends and family, and insomnia. ...more
Temper Tantrums in Behavior Issues
These fits of rage - the stomping, screaming, and falling on the floor - are a normal part of childhood development. Temper tantrums often happen only with a parent. They are a way for the child to communicate his or her feelings....more
Lying and Stealing in Behavior Issues
Lying and stealing are common, but inappropriate, behaviors in school-aged children. Most of the time these behaviors will be outgrown. ...more
Conduct Disorder in Children in Behavior Disorders
Conduct disorder is a type of behavior disorder. It’s when a child has antisocial behavior. He or she may disregard basic social standards and rules....more
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children in Behavior Disorders
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Children with ODD are uncooperative, defiant, and hostile toward peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures....more
Medicines to Treat ADHD in Children in ADHD
Children who have ADHD are often given medicine as part of their treatment plan. The type of medicine most often chosen is a psychostimulant. Read on to learn more....more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children in ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavior disorder. It is often first diagnosed in childhood....more
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children in Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is a problem that affects a child's nervous system and growth and development. It often shows up during a child's first 3 years of life....more
What Every Parent Should Know About Immunizations in Autism
Where can you as a parent turn to for the facts about vaccine safety? The first place to go is your child's healthcare provider....more
Separation Anxiety in Kids and Anxiety
Separation anxiety usually begins around 6 months of age. Babies may suddenly be afraid of familiar people, such as babysitters or grandparents....more
Your Child’s Separation Anxiety and School in Kids and Anxiety
The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children....more
When a Family Grieves in Kids and Tough Issues, Teens and Tough Issues
Learning about grief and how it affects your family can help you get through the difficult times together. It may even help your family grow stronger....more
Helping Kids Cope with a Divorce in Kids and Tough Issues, Teens and Tough Issues
Anger, fear, separation anxiety, a sense of abandonment, self-blame, sadness and embarrassment are common reactions to divorce for most children. ...more
Put Peer Pressure in Its Place in Kids and Confidence, Teens and Tough Issues
During the teen years, peer pressure can be very strong. It can push kids to do things that they don't really want to do. This pressure can come from friends or other kids at school. But parents can counter it, if they're ready to help....more
Raising Kids with Self-Esteem in Kids and Confidence, About Mental Health
Research shows that adolescents who grow up with high self-esteem are far less likely to abuse drugs or drink, compared with children who grow up without much sense of self-worth....more
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation for Children in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
A psychiatric evaluation looks at the child's behaviors, when those behaviors happen, and what impact those behaviors have on school, family, and other relationships. ...more
Psychiatric Treatment Team in About Mental Health, About Mental Health, About Mental Health, About Mental Health
Team members may include a child and adolescent psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker, and a psychiatric nurse. ...more
Mood Disorders in Teens in Teens and Depression
Anyone can feel sad or depressed at times. But mood disorders are more intense. They are harder to handle than normal feelings of sadness. Read on to learn more about these types of disorders in teens....more
Major Depression in Teens in Teens and Depression
Major depression goes beyond the day's normal ups and downs. It involves a teen's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns....more
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children in Teens and Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. They are linked to fears, such as touching dirty objects....more
Phobias in Children in Teens and Anxiety
A phobia is an excessive fear of an object or situation. It's a fear that lasts for at least 6 months. It is a type of anxiety disorder. Here's what you need to know....more
Bulimia Nervosa in Children in Teens and Eating Disorders
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder. A child with bulimia overeats or binges uncontrollably. This overeating may be followed by self-induced throwing up (purging). ...more
Anorexia Nervosa in Children in Teens and Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is a form of self-starvation. Children and teens with this health problem have a distorted body image. They think they weigh too much....more
Is Your Teen Abusing Drugs or Alcohol? in Alcohol Abuse
Besides having trouble with school and relationships, teens taking drugs may display emotional extremes with irritability, anger, and changes in sleep patterns....more
Binge Drinking Dangers for Young People in Alcohol Abuse
Binge drinkers are most likely found on college campuses, where many students consider a big game or fraternity party an excuse to drink all weekend....more
Talk With Your Kids About These Issues in Kids and Tough Issues, Drug Abuse
Talking with your child about drugs, alcohol and tobacco is hard. But you can't afford to ignore these topics. Kids learn about these substances and feel pressure to use them at a very young age....more
Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens in Drug Abuse
DXM is a common ingredient in many cough and cold remedies. It's also become a popular substance to abuse by teens searching for a cheap, easy high. Here's what you should know. ...more
Talking About Sex with Your Teen in Teens and Tough Issues
Studies show that about half of U.S. teens have had sex by age 18. Read on for helpful tips about educating your kids about sex....more
Teen Suicide in Teens and Tough Issues
Suicide is when a teen causes his or her own death on purpose. Before trying to take his or her own life, a teen may have thoughts of wanting to die. Read on to learn how to recognize the warning signs, and how to get your teen help....more
Helping Teens Embrace Self-Care in A Healthy Outlook
Before your teens leave home, teach them to make their own healthcare decisions. One way is to provide information and include them in their own self-care from an early age....more
What You Need to Know About Mental Illness in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
Learning symptoms of mental illness can help you recognize when you or a loved one need help....more
Where to Turn for Mental Health in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
It's normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it's time to call for help if emotional issues interfere with your life, your job or your personal relationships....more
For Adults: Take Care with Antidepressants in Adults and Depression
Learn all about antidepressants, including how they work, tips for taking them, and possible side effects....more
Major Depression in Adults and Depression, Seniors and Depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling. ...more
How to Beat Serious Stress in Managing Stress
When you're faced with a highly stressful event in your life, the strategies outlined here will help you cope....more
Managing Stress in Managing Stress
Emotional stress can have a serious effect on the body. But a healthy, well-balanced diet and regular exercise can help. Read on for more tips....more
Managing Work-Related Stress in Stress and the Workplace
An overview of workplace stress, with helpful tips and exercises to help you relax and relieve some pressure....more
Domestic Violence in Adults and Abuse
Abuse often begins with verbal behaviors such as name-calling, threats, and hitting or throwing objects. It can become worse, including pushing, slapping, and holding against the victim's will. ...more
Recognizing Domestic Violence in Adults and Abuse
Domestic violence is behavior someone uses to control a spouse, partner, date, or elderly relative through fear and threats. Read on for detailed information....more
Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous in Adults and Alcohol
Today there are alternatives to 12-step programs. Some treatment programs teach problem drinkers to reduce their drinking. This approach appeals to people who otherwise might not seek treatment....more
Helping a Friend with an Addiction in Adults and Alcohol
When a friend shows signs of abusing alcohol or other drugs, it's hard to know what to do or say. Here's how to help....more
Boosting Your Mental Health in For Your Well Being, Staying Mentally Fit
Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. But we all face changes in life that can challenge our emotional well being. ...more
Why You Should Try Yoga in For Your Well Being
Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level....more
Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
When your life seems to be spinning out of control, it's OK to seek professional mental health help....more
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation in About Mental Health, About Mental Health
A psychiatric evaluation will look at symptoms and when they happen, as well as what impact they have on family and work relationships. ...more
Helping Someone with Memory Loss in Seniors and Memory
In older people, it's easy to mistake memory problems for the everyday forgetfulness that some people experience as they grow older....more
When It’s More Than the Blues in Adults and Depression, Seniors and Depression
People with heart disease are at increased risk for serious depression--and unfortunately, many of them don't know it. ...more
Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging in Seniors and Depression
Depression is not a natural part of growing old. It's a health condition that should be treated aggressively. Read on to learn more. ...more
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Ministry in a Secular Age Set, 3 Volumes
by: Andrew Root
series: Ministry in a Secular Age
Andrew Root's well-received Ministry in a Secular Age trilogy offers a developed practical theology that uniquely attends to divine action. The three volumes engage with Charles Taylor's articulation of our cultural context and the challenge he raises for Christian life in a Western world that has found divine action increasingly unbelievable. This project provides not only a needed and deep dialogue with the issues Taylor presents but also offers a constructive vision for confronting Taylor's challenge.
In Faith Formation in a Secular Age, Root provides an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulates how faith can be formed in our secular age.
Through an abundance of examples, The Pastor in a Secular Age explores how pastors have both perpetuated and responded to our secular age, and provides a new vision for pastoral ministry today.
The Congregation in a Secular Age articulates why it is so hard for congregations to change and encourages an approach that doesn't fall into the negative traps of our secular age.
Caroline Yang
Andrew Root
Andrew Root (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has written extensively about youth ministry. He is the author of numerous books, including Faith...
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Research > Measurement Techniques and Virtual Instruments for the Study of Electrostatic Processes >
Conclusions and Contributions
The general conclusion can be formulated as follows:
Because virtual instrumentation makes the measurement of process variables both accurate and versatile, it enables a deeper insight into electrostatic phenomena, paving the way for the improvement of existing technologies and the development of new ones.
The main scientific and technical contributions of the thesis are:
1. Accurate measurement of the electric charge carried by single mm-size particles.
1.1. Increase the precision of the measurement by using a standard Faraday pail and an electrometer, in association with a custom-designed virtual instrument;
1.2. Evaluate the efficiency of various charging mechanisms: corona discharge, electrostatic induction, triboelectrification;
1.3. Refine the model of particle charging/discharging in roll-type corona-electrostatic separators.
2. Continuous measurement of the triboelectric charge of insulating powders processed in compressed-air devices
2.1. Monitor the charge of insulating particles by using a modified Faraday cage and an electrometer, in association with a custom-designed virtual instrument;
2.2. Characterize the tribocharging of different powders;
2.3. Evaluate the capability of the tribocharging device;
2.4. Elaborate the methodology for the statistical control of a tribocharging process.
3. Non-contact measurement of the electric potential at the surface of granular insulating layers
3.1. Characterize the charge-decay from particles in contact with a grounded electrode, by using an electrostatic voltmeter, in association with a custom-designed virtual instrument;
3.2. Predict the electrostatic separability of d ifferent mixtures of solid insulators.
4. Contact measurement of the electric potential of the electrodes of an electrostatic separator
4.1. Visualize the variation in time of the electric potential of the electrodes of an electrostatic separator after a spark discharge, by using a high-voltage probe and a digital oscilloscope;
4.2. Evaluate various high-voltage supplies in view of their use with electrostatic separators.
5. Detection of the metal content of the granular materials processed in a corona-electrostatic separators;
5.1. Monitor the high-voltage at the electrodes of a metal-insulator corona-electrostatic separator, by using a high-voltage probe and an electrometer, in association with a custom-designed virtual instrument;
5.2. Identify a linear relationship between the metal content of the processed material and the standard deviation of the high-voltage at the electrodes of a corona-electrostatic separator.
5.3. Increase the resolution of the metal sensor from 5% to 0.5%, by using a low-pass filter.
6. Experimental modelling of corona-electrostatic separation processes:
6.1. Establish a linear-interaction model of the process by using Taguchi's methodology;
6.2. Analyse the robustness of the electrostatic-separation process;
6.3. Evaluate the influence of humidity on the outcome of the corona-electrostatic separation.
Further development of accurate measurement techniques for electrostatic process variables using virtual instruments will pave the way for both the improvement of existing technologies and the expansion of new ones.
1. Development of a dynamic Faraday cage and an ad-hoc virtual instrument will enable accurate measurement of the electric charge carried by single free-falling mm-size particles in electrostatic separation applications. Such measurements could contribute to the refinement of the existing models of particle charging and trajectories in roll-type and free-fall electrostatic separators.
2. The powder charge measurement systems described in this thesis will be used in conjunction with appropriate experimental design techniques in order to evaluate the effects of both control and noise variables on the efficiency of any tribo-charging process. The same measurement systems could be recommended as standards for industrial statistic process control.
3. By using high-voltage probes with a wider measurement domain (up to 30 kV), the surface potential measurement schemes will make possible a better charge-decay characterization of a larger number of materials and under various operating conditions. An important point to be solved is the recording of charge-decay characteristics starting at Vt=0, as this would enable further advancements in modelling of particle behaviour in corona-electrostatic roll-type separators. Such results could also be of use in predicting the feasibility of electrostatic separation of different mixtures of solid insulators.
4. Studies are needed to establish if high-voltage monitoring schemes developed for metal content measurement in roll-type corona-electrostatic separators could be expanded to other applications.
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Zero Hedge : February 6, 2016
Two years after being fined for falsifying safety records, nine months after a transformer exploded at the Indian Point Nuclear Reactor just 37 miles from midtown Manhattan, and two months after Entergy – the plant’s operator – shut down the Unit 2 reactor after a major power outage cut power to several control rods (when the company assured that no radioactivity was released into the environment), this afternoon NY Governor Andrew Cuomo said he learned that “radioactive tritium-contaminated water” had leaked into the groundwater at the nuclear facility in Westchester County.
Cuomo, in a letter Saturday to the state Health Department and the Department of Environmental Conservation, called for the probe into the Indian Point NPP after he said Entergy, the plant’s owner, reported “alarming levels of radioactivity” at three monitoring wells, with one well’s radioactivity increasing nearly 65,000 percent.
It is unclear if the facility was taking a page out of the Fukushima “crisis response” book, or was being honest when it said that the contamination has not migrated off site “and as such does not pose an immediate threat to public health.” For the sake of millions of downriver New Yorkers, we hope it was the latter.
From Cuomo’s statement:
“Yesterday I learned that radioactive tritium-contaminated water leaked into the groundwater at the Indian Point Nuclear facility. The company reported alarming levels of radioactivity at three monitoring wells, with one well’s radioactivity increasing nearly 65,000 percent. The facility reports that the contamination has not migrated off site and as such does not pose an immediate threat to public health.
“Our first concern is for the health and safety of the residents close to the facility and ensuring the groundwater leak does not pose a threat.
“This latest failure at Indian Point is unacceptable and I have directed Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker to fully investigate this incident and employ all available measures, including working with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to determine the extent of the release, its likely duration, cause and potential impacts to the environment and public health.”
The Governor’s letter directing Acting Commissioner Seggos and Commissioner Zucker to their begin investigation can be viewed here. The text of that letter is also available below:
Despite Indian Point’s denial that the contamination has migrated off site, Cuomo said that the incident requires a full investigation.
There was no immediate comment from Indian Point on the situation, Lohud reported.
The plant, located in Buchanan, NY which supplies about 30 percent of the energy to New York City, has been under increased scrutiny from Cuomo’s office, and the Democratic governor supports closing the plant, even as he supports keeping open two other upstate nuclear facilities.
In December, Cuomo ordered an investigation into Indian Point after a series of unplanned shutdowns, citing its risks being just outside the city and in the populated suburbs.
(read the full article at zero hedge)
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Occupied zones
[06:36] - Moroccan occupier promotes fictitious victories in Western Sahara
[08:43] - Moroccan-Israeli normalization trap heightens risk of war in region
[08:40] - Dow Jones warns global companies about Western Sahara Investment Risks
[09:26] - Spanish-Canadian Professor: Anyone who opposes colonialism should oppose Trump’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
[12:24] - John Bolton: Trump decision on Western Sahara is “a big mistake for the credibility of the USA”
Western Sahara should be able to negotiate a fisheries partnership agreement with the EU
SPS 19/03/2017 - 14:57
By Linnéa Engström
Morocco has no official claim to the waters off Western Sahara, so why, Linnéa Engström asks, should the EU pay Rabat for the right to fish there?
Linnéa Engström is a Swedish Green MEP and first vice-chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries.
In December 2016, the European Court of Justice (ECJ), through strict interpretation of international law, ruled that the Western Sahara was not part of Morocco and that no EU-Morocco trade deals should apply to any part of the Western Saharan territory. The ruling presents the first time the European court has taken a stance on Morocco’s claims over the territory.
Inherently, this ruling also means that fishing rights sold by Morocco cannot by any means apply to the territory off the coast of Western Sahara. The ECJ explicitly declared that the Council had disregarded its obligation to ensure that International Law was respected before the FPA, and its protocols, were signed. The ruling also states that Front Polisario should give their consent on behalf of the Sahrawi people to any activity regarding their natural resources.
It is now clear that the EU must do its utmost to make sure that any agreement that entails the exploitation of resources in Western Sahara protects the right to self- determination of the Sahrawi people, as well as their right to benefit from the natural resources of their territory. This will be crucial for the EU to uphold the credibility of its commitments towards sustainability and ensuring compliance with EU fishing laws and principles (including human rights) embedded in its Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements.
Under the UN Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), states may declare exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of up to 200 nautical miles off their coast. Morocco did that in 1981 along the Atlantic coast. However, the southernmost point onshore from which the EEZ is derived is 27o 42’ N, whereas the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara is 27o 40’ N, slightly to the south. A search on the site of Oceans and Law of the Sea, the repository of states’ legislation on, among other things, their EEZs, shows nothing whereby Morocco has claimed sovereignty or jurisdiction over the waters off the coast of Western Sahara.
On the other hand, in 2009, the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) declared its maritime zones, including an EEZ of 200 nautical miles, beginning at 27o 40’ N as the northern extremity.
The agreement of 2006 defines the Moroccan fishing zone as “the waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Morocco” which essentially leaves the geographical scope unclear. But if Morocco has not declared any sovereignty over the waters off Western Sahara, it is difficult to see why a) Morocco has the right to sell fishing rights there, and b) why the EU needs to pay Morocco for fishing in waters not under its jurisdiction.
Polisario must now develop its general policy on the management of the maritime resources it seeks to control. If UNCLOS gives a state the right to the resources in its waters, it also obliges them to accept the responsibilities of management that go along with it, rights and responsibilities are two sides of the same coin. Now is the time for Polisario to develop at least a general policy, committed to sustainability and food security. This is especially relevant as many of the resources are shared stocks, imposing a special responsibility under international law. International law clearly recognises the rights to natural resources as part of the right to self-determination.
After these crucial steps have been taken, Front Polisario should have the right, as the official representatives of the Sahrawi people, as recognized by the UN, to negoiate a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement with EU. (SPS)
https://www.euractiv.com/section/africa/opinion/western-sahara-should-be-able-to-negotiate-a-fisheries-partnership-agreement-with-the-eu/
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[06:36] : Moroccan occupier promotes fictitious victories in Western Sahara
[08:43] : Moroccan-Israeli normalization trap heightens risk of war in region
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[09:37] : Ghali commends Western Sahara people's struggle against Moroccan occupation
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Kadriya S. El Deeb
Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Hanaa H. Eid
Amany A. Sleem
Department of Pharmacology, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Ghada Farouk Metwally
Department of medicinal plants and natural products, National Organization for Drug Control & Research (NODCAR).Wezaret El Zeraa st, 12611, Giza, Egypt. Telephone:+201221336053
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Department of medicinal plants and natural products, National Organization for Drug Control & Research (NODCAR).
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Isolation of biologically active metabolites from Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. cultivated in Egypt
Kadriya S. El Deeb, Hanaa H. Eid, Amany A. Sleem, Ghada Farouk Metwally, Menna B. Abdel Halim
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5138/09750185.2405
Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. is an ornamental plant cultivated in tropical, subtropical regions and other places as Egypt. The present study aimed to perform bioassay guided fractionation and isolation of some of the bioactive compounds from the Egyptian cultivate. The total ethanol extracts of the leaves (T.ET.L.), stems (T.ET.S.) and flowers (T.ET.F.) were screened for some pharmacological activities viz. in vivo anti-oxidant and anti-hepatotoxic, in addition to in vitro cytotoxic activities. The anti-oxidant effect was assessed by measuring serum glutathione level (GSH) in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The anti-hepatotoxic activity was evaluated via measuring serum markers level viz. alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. In vitro cytotoxicity of the different extracts was estimated for liver cancer cell line (HEPG2) adopting Sulforhodamine B stain assay. T.ET.L. exhibited significantly potent anti-oxidant and anti-hepatotoxic activities, while T.ET.S. showed the highest cytotoxic activity. Through biological guided fractionation, leaves and stems were subjected to successive solvent extraction, whereas the leaves ethyl acetate (Et.Ac.L.) and the stems ethanol 70% (Et.70%S.) extracts showed highly potent activities. Thus, different chromatographic techniques were performed on Et.Ac.L. and Et.70%S. extracts leading to the isolation of five bioactive metabolites. Three flavonoids were isolated from Et.Ac.L.; genistein-7-O-rutinoside (1), formononetin-7-O-rutinoside (2) and myricetin (3), while orobol-7-O-glucoside (4) and hesperidin (5) were isolated from Et.70%S. This work demonstrated the importance of the plant as a promising anti-oxidant, anti-hepatotoxic and cytotoxic product for nutraceutical use.
anti-hepatotoxic; anti-oxidant; Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd.; cytotoxic; flavonoids.
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Bobby Wallace
Card series: Diamond Heads '15
Team: Browns (AL)
League: American League
Hall: National Baseball Hall of Fame
Rhoderick John Wallace (1873-1960) had a Hall of Fame career as one of the top shortstops for 24 years before going on to one of the longest tenures in MLB as coach, manager, scout and even a short stint as an umpire. Playing primarily in St. Louis for the Cardinals and Browns, Wallace set records, including a mournful one: longest career by a player to never make the World Series.
Too good a fielder to stay on the mound, became the premier defensive SS of his era
In 1911, Pirates’ owner declared Wallace the one player in the AL he desired above all others
Elected to Hall of Fame: 1953
Times card issued: 7
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Average winning bid: $26.00
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THE TIME JUMPERS, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL HEADLINE BOB WILLS FIDDLE FESTIVAL & CONTEST, OCT. 6-9 IN GREENVILLE, TEXAS
3rd annual tribute to western swing king also features Dale Watson and His Lone Stars, Jason Roberts Band with Texas Playboy Leon Rausch; tickets on sale now
GREENVILLE, Texas – In Texas, western swing has always been a thing, but it’s celebrated with extra enthusiasm in Greenville, where the third annual Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest takes place Oct. 6-9, 2016. Among this year’s attractions are Asleep at the Wheel, Wills’ musical torchbearers, and The Time Jumpers, a western-swing supergroup featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, “Ranger Doug” Green and Paul Franklin. The Wheel headlines an Oct. 7 Kenneth Threadgill Concert Series triple bill with Dale Watson and His Lone Stars and the Jason Roberts Band joined by Leon Rausch, Greenville’s very own living link to Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys. The Time Jumpers skip through musical history on Oct. 8, a month after the release of Kid Sister, recorded in honor of late member Dawn Sears. Both shows take place at the newly renovated Greenville Municipal Auditorium, 2821 Washington St., Greenville, Texas.
Tickets for the Oct. 7 show are $36 to $56; for the Oct. 8 show, tickets are $35 to $55. Both are available at showtimeatthegma.com, at the venue box office (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) or by calling 903.457.2994. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. both nights.
Festival events also include the popular Bob Wills Fiddle Contest, free concerts, dances and other family-friendly activities honoring the father of western swing and his legendary Texas Playboys.
The celebration begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, with the Big Ball in G-Town, a dinner-dance and Bob Wills tribute at the Emerald Ballroom at Landon Winery, 2508 Lee St., with Carolyn Wills and Brett Bingham of the Bob Wills Heritage Foundation. Grammy-winning former Asleep at the Wheel fiddler Jason Roberts and his band will perform. The Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Greenville Board of Development are co-sponsoring the event; tickets are available at bobwillsfiddlefest.com.
Friday’s concert opens with the Jason Roberts Band and Rausch, who sang with the Texas Playboys from 1958 to the early ’60s, then returned in 1973 for Wills’ final album, For the Last Time.
“Ameripolitan” honky-tonker Watson, the 2007 Texas State Musician, even named his band, the Lonestars, after his favorite state. And his new album, Live At The Big T Roadhouse, Chicken S#!+ Bingo Sunday, reflects another quintessentially Texas aspect of his career: spending Sunday afternoons slingin’ songs while fans wager on where the fowl in question will deliver its … deposit. Austinite Watson owns the Big T, located in St. Hedwig, east of San Antonio. When he’s not presiding over bingo there or at Austin’s C-Boy’s, he’s on the road.
Perhaps no one has done more to keep the memory of Bob Wills alive than Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson. In addition to recording three tribute albums — including 2015’s Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, which reached No. 11 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart — the 2004 Texas State Musician and nine-time Grammy winner developed the stage show A Ride with Bob. Like Roberts, many Wheel alums have gone on to form western swing bands, further spreading love of the genre Wills created.
Saturday events get underway at 10 a.m. with Bob Wills Fiddle Contest preliminaries at the Texan Theater, 2712 Lee St. Play continues until 5 p.m. Admission is free. At 11:30 a.m., live music commences on Lee Street’s outdoor stage. Roberts’ band, the Cherokee Maidens (featuring original Dixie Chick Robin Macy) and the Tulsa Playboys will perform. The Playboys also will play a free dance starting at 9:30 p.m. at the Landmark on Lee Street, the former post office building at 2929 Lee St., where World War II legend and movie star Audie Murphy enlisted in the Army.
Of course, Saturday night’s main event is the return of The Time Jumpers, who performed at the inaugural Bob Wills Fest in 2014. They will, no doubt, play tracks from the Gill-produced album they’re releasing on Sept. 9 in tribute to fallen singer Dawn Sears, wife of bandleader Kenny Sears.
Though Oklahoma native Gill is one of the most respected artists in country music, the Pure Prairie League alum and onetime Rodney Crowell sideman told Rolling Stone magazine that when he’s with the Time Jumpers, “I’m just one of the guitar players.” (And vocalists.) But no one in the Time Jumpers is a background player. They’re some of Nashville’s finest, who started getting together to jam nearly 18 years ago. Playing Monday nights at Nashville’s Station Inn, they quickly began filling the tiny bluegrass haunt, where they convened for 10 years before moving to the larger 3rd & Lindsley. With Franklin on steel guitar, Sears on vocals and fiddle and Green on vocals and acoustic rhythm guitar, they’ll likely jump through a menu of country, swing, jazz and pop standards — and any other offerings they might feel like cooking up.
Sunday, the festival wraps up with the fiddle contest finals at Greenville Municipal auditorium, starting
at 11 a.m. and ending with some big “a-ha” moments, as Wills might have said, for the lucky winners.
For more Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest info, including lodging, visit bobwillsfiddlefest.com.
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Team Evergreen announce 2021 debut in British Junior Supersport Championship
The 2021 British Junior Supersport Championship will feature a new team this season with the debut of Team Evergreen, who will field Zak Shelton, Chris Johnson and Elliot Duffton in the series.
The squad are hoping to make mark in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship paddock as a serious contender for the championship, even though the team is new to the series.
Shelton said: "I started riding a pit bike early 2017 competing in the BMB Championship, getting a passion for the sport. I finished fourth in my first year on SM 140.
“In 2018 I became the champion of this class and finished second in the Minigp Class I was also competing in. 2019 I was selected for the British Talent Cup Championship which was a brilliant experience when battling for second at Brno MotoGP event.
"2020 was my first full year in British Junior Supersport getting a podium finish at Silverstone and fifth in the championship overall, I am eager to get to work this year with Evergreen to see what we can do as a team."
Johnson said: "I am very much looking forward to being onboard Team Evergreen for the 2021 season. Starting my motorcycle racing adventure at Cool Fab on a 70cc Metrakit, I have worked my way through the ranks to compete in the Team Green Junior Cup at Bemsee prior to a full of British Junior Supersport.
"Although a very challenging year for all of us, in 2020 I have learnt more than you can imagine in my first season at BSB and feel I have what it takes to challenge the top spots next season. I would like to thank everyone at Team Evergreen for giving me this opportunity; we have a great season ahead."
Duffton added: “I first rode a mini-moto in January 2017 at Whilton Mill, by the end of the year I was riding a KTM65 supermoto. The following year, in 2018, I entered and won the BMB Championship on the KTM.
"In 2019 I rode in the BMCRC Junior Cup, I was a podium contender and by the end of the season I came third in the championship and was just 63 points short of the leader.
"In 2020 I entered in the Honda British Talent Cup. I rode well and achieved ninth in the championship. I set the third fastest lap of Brands Hatch GP circuit in the last round and was constantly in the top 10 and with two top five finishes and I am looking forward to this season.”
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2007 Top 10 Cinema Therapy Films
January 31, 2008 by Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D.
1. Zodiac –
n the late 1960s and 1970s, fear grips the city of San Francisco as a serial killer called Zodiac stalks its residents. Investigators (Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards) and reporters (Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr.) become obsessed with learning the killer’s identity and bringing him to justice. Meanwhile, Zodiac claims victim after victim and taunts the authorities with cryptic messages, cyphers and menacing phone calls.
Director: David Fincher
Character to watch: Jake Gyllenhaal as Robert Graysmith.
2. GONE BABY GONE –
Two Boston area detectives investigate a little girl’s kidnapping, which ultimately turns into a crisis both professionally and personally. Along with his girlfriend (Michelle Monaghan), a private detective (Casey Affleck) takes on the difficult task of searching for a kidnapped girl in Boston. During his investigation, he must deal with the girl’s aunt, a disapproving lawman (Morgan Freeman) and a drug dealer. Based on the Dennis Lehane novel.
Director: Ben Affleck
to watch: Casey Affleck as Patrick Kenzie.
3. 3:10 TO YUMA –
Outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) terrorizes 1800s Arizona, especially the Southern Railroad, until he is finally captured. Wade must be brought to trial, so Dan Evans (Christian Bale), the owner of a drought-stricken ranch, volunteers to escort him to the train. Along the trail, a grudging respect forms between the men, but danger looms at every turn, and the criminal’s men are in pursuit.
Director: James Mangold
Character to watch: Christian Bale as Dan Evans.
4. MICHAEL CLAYTON –
Former prosecutor Michael Clayton (George Clooney) works as a “fixer” at the corporate law firm of Kenner, Bach and Ledeen, and takes care of his employer’s dirty work. Burned out and deep in debt, he is bound tightly to the firm. Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career when a guilt-ridden attorney (Tom Wilkinson) has a breakdown during a huge class-action lawsuit.
Director: Tony Gilroy
Character to watch: George Clooney as Michael Clayton.
5. LARS AND THE REAL GIRL –
Extremely shy Lars (Ryan Gosling) finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother (Paul Schneider) and sister-in-law (Emily Mortimer) worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars’ new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor (Patricia Clarkson), his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.
Director: Craig Gillespie
Character to watch: Ryan Gosling as Lars.
6. BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD –
Andy (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a debt-ridden broker, needs some quick cash. He ropes his younger brother, Hank (Ethan Hawke), into a scheme to commit the perfect crime: to rob their parents’ (Albert Finney, Rosemary Harris) jewelry store. The scheme goes horribly awry, and the family patriarch takes justice into his own hands, unaware that the criminals he is hunting are his own sons.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Character to watch: Philip Seymour Hoffman as Andy Hanson.
7. THE SAVAGES –
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father. Jon Savage and his sister Wendy don’t get along too well and they would both prefer not to try. Growing up with an abusive and absentee father, neither one has any idea about how to live in a loving family unit. But when they get the news that their elderly father Lenny is starting to show signs of dementia, and that his girlfriend refuses to care for him any longer, the two siblings must put aside their differences and come together to help a man who was never there for them.
Director: Tamara Jenkins
Character to watch: Laura Linney as Wendy Savage.
8. JUNO –
When precocious teen Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page) becomes pregnant, she chooses a failed rock star and his wife (Jennifer Garner) to adopt her unborn child. Complications occur when Mark, the prospective father, begins viewing Juno as more than just the mother of his future child, putting both his marriage and the adoption in jeopardy.
Director: Jason Reitman
Character to watch: Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff.
9. ATONEMENT –
This sweeping English drama, based on the book by Ian McEwan, follows the lives of young lovers Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) and Robbie Turner (James McAvoy). When the couple are torn apart by a lie constructed by Cecilia’s jealous younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan), all three of them must deal with the consequences. Robbie is the hardest hit, since Briony’s deception results in his imprisonment, but hope for Cecilia and her beau increases when their paths cross during World War II.
Director: Joe Wright
Character to watch: James McAvoy as Robbie Turner.
10. THE GREAT DEBATERS –
Poet and professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington) teaches at the predominately black Wiley College in 1935 Texas. He decides to start a debate team, something nearly unheard of at a black college. While at first he butts heads with the influential father (Forest Whitaker) of one of his best debators, eventually he is able to form a team of strong-minded, intelligent young students, and they become the first black debate team to challenge Harvard’s prestigious debate champions.
Director: Denzel Washington
Character to watch: Denzel Washington as Melvin B. Tolson.
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Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand
Published:Thursday | November 26, 2020 | 11:43 AM
In this Tuesday, September 1, 2020, file photo, Pakistan players celebrate their win in the third Twenty20 cricket match against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad in New Zealand have tested positive Thursday, November 26, 2020, for COVID-19 and have been moved from managed isolation into quarantine. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool, File)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad in New Zealand have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been moved from managed isolation into quarantine.
Two of the cases were described as “historical” and four were new.
The Pakistan touring group, including 53 players and officials, was tested after arriving Tuesday.
All six positive cases were being moved to the quarantine arm of their isolation facility.
Cricket officials also said closed-circuit television footage showed some members of the Pakistan squad had contravened protocols on the first day of managed isolation.
“We will be having discussions with the tourists to assist them in understanding the requirements,” New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.
“NZC considers public health and safety to be paramount in the hosting of international teams and is supportive of the Ministry of Health and government position.”
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said the infractions of isolation rules occurred “despite clear, consistent and detailed communication of expected behaviours while in the facility.”
“The team as a whole has been issued with a final warning,” the ministry said in a statement.
The Pakistan team’s exemption to practice while in managed isolation will be withheld until an investigation has been completed.
All players were tested four times before their departure from Lahore to New Zealand and were negative on each occasion.
New Zealand Cricket said while the positive cases were disappointing, their early discovery showed New Zealand government protocols around touring teams are working.
As for the protocol breach, New Zealand Cricket said it will work more closely with the Pakistan squad to ensure it understands and complies with isolation rules.
No members of the public were endangered, it said.
New Zealand Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said breaches of managed isolation rules were taken very seriously.
“It is a privilege to come to New Zealand to play sport,” he said. “But in return teams must stick to the rules that are designed to keep COVID-19 out of our communities and keep our staff safe.”
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Comics ‘N Coffee: March 10th 2014
MARVEL TEAM-UP #75
Costumed Heroes and Their Real-Life Counterparts
When I got back into comics in the early 2000s, I discovered the world of podcasting and was introduced to the joys of Queen & Country, Maus, Strangers in Paradise and other books I never knew before (not to mention the delightful works of Jeffrey Brown). But the thing all these books had in common was their level of seriousness – their realism, even – and it made me wonder: where were all the funny-books? Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy both thoughtful fare and inconsequential cartoons as much as anyone. It was the meaningless fluff of the 1990s which lost my interest in comics, and now I found myself looking at comics in a new light, one which was vying for a place among legitimate literature. In 2014, I believe we have struck a balance, one where all types of stories are created, read and celebrated throughout the world of comics. These include biographical, historical and political stories; romance, horror, intrigue and science fiction galore; and traditional super-hero comics which continue to push the boundaries of credulity with their wonderful ridiculousness.
In the Bronze Age, however, books with a serious tone were less common and stood out like a sore thumb, particularly in titles which were known to be super-hero fluff. In November 1978, the lives of Marvel’s hottest heroes went from high-anxiety to calamity in the blink of an eye as Spider-Man and Power Man tried to survive “The Smoke of That Great Burning” in Marvel Team-Up #75. We begin with our heroes donning their big-collared dancing suits to escort their lovely ladies (Mary Jane with Peter Parker and Harmony accompanying Luke Cage, of course) to a super-fly discotheque in Manhattan, “Studio 13”. Peter pulls off his best impression of a “square”: admitting to a lack of dancing skills, using some way-too-corny language and apprehensive over his own social angst. Even the bartender gives him a hard time, asking if he wants a straw when Peter orders his beer a little too politely.
The action begins when the “Rat Pack” – a crew of dark-skinned gents donned in shirtless vests, panty-hose masks and automatic rifles – busts in and demands that everybody hand over their valuables. Peter ducks into the restroom to emerge as Spider-Man and Luke Cage simply remains himself as they proceed to foil the gang’s hold-up without much trouble. Some of the Rat Pack get away with a hostage in tow, but instead of attempting a rescue, Luke suggests they follow the gang back to their hideout. As they scope the bad guys’ pad, the creeps have decided let the girl go free, so Spider-Man and Power Man see no reason to remain stealthy. As they prepare to raze the Rat Pack in their “home turf”, Cage reflects on how he usually does this kind of thing for money and wonders to himself what motivates Spidey. “Somethin’s eatin’ away at that dude–Drivin’ him ta live this kinda life. I can feel it deep down”, he thinks. While Spider-Man swings in through the front, Power Man stomps on the roof of the bad guys’ building and ends up crashing through five floors below (talk about urban renewal!).
It turns out that the Rat Pack is an “arson mob”, extorting landlords for protection money at the threat of burning down their properties. They are planning a job tonight, getting their incendiary chemicals and ignition materials ready, when all of a sudden two super-heroes bust in and start taking them down. The last man standing hurls chemicals in Luke’s face, temporarily blinding him, and then prepares to set his prey on fire when his lighter ignites the vapors in the air and blows the room to kingdom come! Power Man is hurled from the building at break-neck speed, only slowed down thanks to Spidey’s lightning-fast reflexes and incredible web-line. Unfortunately, the explosion has ignited all the mob’s arson materials and the building quickly becomes a raging inferno. Spider-Man leaps into action to save the remaining tenants, ordering Luke to stay put because the crumbling structure will never support his weight while Spidey’s agility will enable him to get the people to safety. Sadly, Peter’s plan goes awry and he soon gets trapped beneath burning support beams and succumbs to smoke inhalation. Fortunately, Luke decides to disregard Peter’s orders and crashes in to the rescue.
Things get serious quickly as the fire department arrives and the flames continue to grow. Luke gets Spidey some oxygen and our heroes ready themselves for another round of action while the NYFD gets laddermen up to the upper windows where residents are screaming for help. A woman shouts: “Oh, please–please don’t leave us here to die!” and her son replies: “Don’t worry mommy, I saw Spider-Man down there!”. In the midst of his rescue efforts, a firefighter in an elevated basket (cherry picker) is helpless to save himself as a burning wall crumbles down upon him. Spidey rushes to his aid, leaping to the top of the basket and lowering the man down by a webline to his waiting compatriots below. In the meantime, a ladderman saves the family we saw before as the little boy voices his childlike concerns: “But I wanna be saved by Spider-Man!”.
The fire spreads and our mortal heroes succeed in getting all the tenants out of the building, but Spider-Man and the fire chief, Ken Jorgenson, are trapped by the fire on the rooftop. Spidey’s all out of web fluid and the men below are calling for Power Man to bring the building down before it spreads the fire to the entire block. Luke hesitates to comply until the roof is clear, but he understands how many lives are at stake should the fire move to the other buildings. Knowing how much it will haunt him to do so, Luke begrudgingly rips the bucket apparatus from the fire truck and slams it into the building with all his strength. At the same time, unbeknownst to Power Man, the fire chief wraps his arms around Spidey’s neck as the wall-crawler strains his weary muscles to leap to the building next door–just barely making it to safety!
To Spider-Man’s horror, the fiery apartment complex comes crashing down on top of Power Man. He launches himself down to the street below and uses his spider-sense to help the firefighters dig through the rubble to find his buried friend. It is then that Webhead gets a tap on his shoulder, finding that Luke is standing right behind him, safe and sound. “What was that you wuz sayin’ about bein’ agile, webs?”, he says, teasing Spidey about his earlier assumptions. No sooner do the two super-heroes celebrate victory than they see the firefighter Spidey had saved from the cherry picker now getting loaded into an ambulance. Spidey asks the chief how the man is doing, to which he replies: “First and second degree burns over much of his body, and he’s in shock–may go into a coma.” Spidey drives home the point that while we readers may enjoy the tales of our favorite comic book adventurers, “Those men are the REAL heroes in this world. We’ve just got the costumes.”
We get a truly thought-provoking tale in this comic, true believers. The work of Claremont, Macchio, Byrne and the other creators is without par in this effort, albeit a little too heavy on the “Marvel-bonics” speech displayed by Power Man. As much as I admire and enjoy this issue of MTU, I will forego my usual musings in favor of the responses this issue received in the letters page published six issues later in MTU #81 featuring Spider-Man and Satana:
“Without possibly knowing about the most recent disaster, Chris Claremont and Ralph Macchio put together a brutally honest, realistic script about the day-to-day dangers involved in fighting fires around New York City … Especially striking for me was the final scene on Pg. 31, when the ambulance was tending to the wounded fireman. ‘If you know an easy way to tell his wife, I’m all ears.’ And Luke Cage’s final thoughts: ‘What kind of man lays his life on he line day after day, knowin’ he may be comin’ home some night in a pine box?’” – Jacob L., Brooklyn, NY
“The scene on Pg. 31 of MTU #76–of the burned fireman being wheeled into the ambulance, the look on the fire chief’s face–was reminiscent of another fire, another day. As I read the final panels of the story, I recalled the November headlines of the Con Ed building that blazed through the night two years ago. I recalled the story of the fireman…who was pinned for hours after the roof caved in on him, and the fire chief who joked with him, tanked about the Bears, for an eternity, as the man was cut from the wreckage, only to watch him die of shock on the way to the hospital … You have reminded us of who the real heroes are.” – Wayne S., Chicago, IL
“It’s very rare for a comic to make you feel, but I felt almost every panel of MTU #75. I felt the friendship between Spider-Man and Power Man; I felt the heroism and bravery of the FDNY; the panic of the trapped victims; the hero worship of the little boy who wanted to be rescued by Spider-Man … I felt Spider-Man’s frustration at not being able to save the hostage, Luke’s self-assuredness, the explosion in the basement, and a hundred other sensations and feelings. I felt that pride and respect for the fire-fighters, and I feel that [Chris, Ralph, John and Al] … have given us the best issue of this comic ever published.” – Beppe S., East Lansing, MI
Fare Thee Well!
Marvel Team-Up #75 featuring Spider-Man and Power Man is plotted by Chris Claremont, written by Ralph Macchio, penciled by John Byrne, inked by Al Gordon, colored by Michelle Wolfman and lettered by Tom Orzechowski with editing and cover art by Bob Hall.
Rick “Smash” Hansen
Rick@ComicImpact.com
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Mid-week Alberta Candidate Nomination Update
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NDP MLA Deborah Drever, centre in white, with supporters at the NDP nomination meeting in Calgary-Bow.
Photo: NDP MLA Deborah Drever, centre in white, with supporters at the NDP nomination meeting in Calgary-Bow.
Here are the latest updates to the list of candidates seeking nominations to run in Alberta’s next provincial general election:
– As noted in my previous update, New Democratic Party MLAs Deborah Drever and Graham Sucha were nominated as their party’s candidates in Calgary-Bow and Calgary-Shaw.
Kari Whan
– In new northeast Alberta district of Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul, the NDP has nominated Kari Whan as their candidate. Whan is a teacher at Cold Lake Elementary School and previously taught at Bonnyville Centralized High School.
– Heather Morigeau has been nominated as the Green Party candidate in the downtown district of Calgary-Buffalo. Morigeau is a founder of FoodScape Calgary. A nomination meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2019.
– United Way of Calgary and Area manager Cesar Cela is seeking the NDP nomination in Calgary-East. A nomination meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2019. The district currently represented by NDP-turned-Independent MLA Robyn Luff. who has announced she will not seek re-election.
– NDP MLA Chris Nielsen is seeking his party’s nomination for re-election in Edmonton-Decore. Nielsen was first elected in 2015, earning 67.9 percent of the vote. A nomination meeting has been scheduled for February 19, 2019.
– Valerie Keefe has announced plans to seek the Freedom Conservative Party nomination in Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood.
– Ronald Malowany has been nominated as the Alberta Advantage Party candidate in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. Malowany is the northern provincial director for the party.
Devon Hargreaves
– HIV North executive director Melissa Byers and local Fire Captain Todd Russell are seeking the NDP nomination in Grande Prairie. Russell was the NDP candidate in Grande Prairie-Smoky in the 2015 election, earning 31.1 percent of the vote and placing 334 votes behind then-Wildrose Party candidate Todd Loewen. Loewen is now seeking re-election as a United Conservative Party candidate in the new Central Peace-Notley district where he will face NDP MLA and Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd.
– Devon Hargreaves is seeking the Liberal Party nomination in Lethbridge-East. In 2018, Hargreaves launched an e-petition to ban “conversion therapy” – religious or psychological counselling meant to persuade LGBT people to become straight.
– Sherry Greene has been nominated as the Alberta Party candidate in Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin. Greene is a member of the Samson Cree First Nation and a First Nations governance expert. She made headlines in 2017 when she lead a fight for more financial accountability, transparency and consultation with membership at Samson Cree.
– Matthew Powell is seeking the Freedom Conservative Party nomination in Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright.
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C.I.I. reiterates its commitment to mainstream disability
D.N.I.S. News Network - On 2 May 2006, the disability sector was witness to the first ever corporate initiative � in the form of a Conference - to mainstream disability through employment in corporate/industrial sector. To create awareness and to harness the resources of Industry, Confederation of Indian Industries (C.I.I.), in partnership with I.B.M., National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (N.C.P.E.D.P.) and Action Aid organised a one day Conference on "Disability: Mainstreaming the Marginalised� at Hotel Taj Mansingh, New Delhi.
The aim of the Conference was to:
To create awareness about the status of disabled in the country
To discuss issues of inclusion and access
To understand skill training needs
To use feedback from companies working with the disabled
To provide a networking platform for organisations working for the disabled and corporates.
The highlight of the Conference was the acknowledgement by its Chairman, C.I.I. Core Group on Disability, Sujit Gupta, that disability is a cross-cutting issue that did not find mention in the Prime Minister�s address to the corporate sector imploring for affirmative action for the marginalised sections of Indian society. He further said that C.I.I. has more than 5,000 employers who employ 5 million people. These 5,000 employers have the potential of hiring at least 5 per cent of the disabled work force.
Subodh Bhargava, Executive Trustee of N.C.P.E.D.P., demanded that in order to motivate the private sector to employ disabled work force, the Government must announce incentives. It may be recalled that N.C.P.E.D.P. had proposed a Draft Incentives Policy to the Government of India in 2004. This Draft Policy has been gathering dust in the Finance Ministry for over two years now. Shri Bhargava appealed for solutions beyond exceptions like Titan, I.B.M. and Progeon.
Ashwini Kumar, Minister of State for Industry, Government of India, was the Chief Guest. He regretted that though the legislation for job reservations for disabled people was passed ten years ago, the Government has not been able to meet the three per cent quota in public sector jobs for the disabled. He stressed that in this era of globalised economy one of the primary roles of the States is to impact on areas such as disability. While expressing ignorance about the existing figures of disabled population (70 million), he said that the most meaningful corporate social responsibility would be in the area of disability.
The opening session was followed by presentations from some of the corporates like I.B.M., Progeon, Balloons and Cybermedia who shared their experiences vis-�-vis inclusive employment practices.
The conference concluded with suggestions regarding the way forward. Javed Abidi, Executive Director, N.C.P.E.D.P., said that the private sector cannot escape responsibility, more so because Section 41 of the Disability Act 1995 mandates that the private sector has to ensure that more than 5 per cent of its workforce consists of disabled people. Time has come to move beyond workshops and conferences to some concrete action.
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Digital-Camera Scopes vs. Cluster Bombs in Syria’s Lopsided Civil War
by Spencer Ackerman | Sep 19, 2012 | Monitor |
On one side of the Syrian rebellion: guns that use digital camera zooms for their scopes; soldered lengths of pipe transformed into explosive shells; Howitzers rescued from the scrap heap. On the other side: what appear to be bombs that ignite the air around them; seeming cluster munitions; and Iranian weapons flown in through the airspace of the supposedly pro-U.S. government of Iraq.
The Syrian resistance supposedly has a weapons pipeline flowing through Turkey. But that’s not preventing rebels from homebrewing their own weapons. While it may have taken the rebellion some time to move beyond manufacturing homemade bombs, its machinists weld machine guns onto pickup trucks and create crude flamethrowers. A host of social media, from YouTube videos to Facebook pages, disseminate basic weapons tutorials to green rebel recruits.
But C.J. Chivers of The New York Times provides a new look into the rebels’ weapons foundries. These are weapons of pure necessity. Insurgents stripped out the disc brake of a motorcycle to stabilize a 14.5-millimeter machine gun so it doesn’t jostle on the back of a pickup truck. But the real innovation comes from a small mount on the gun for digital camera lens pointing down the barrel. The camera’s zoom function becomes a makeshift scope — especially in video mode. “The man firing the weapon [can] observe the path of the tracers relative to an aircraft or distant vehicle much more closely than he otherwise would,” Chivers reports.
That’s not all. The rebels turn metal piping into shells about the size of a 16-ounce soda can, filling them with explosives and firing them through a salvaged Howitzer with a 65-inch barrel. (See the results in the video above.) Chivers marvels that the shells have scored grooves running around their diameter, so that they’ll spiral in flight in a stable manner, suggesting “a more than rudimentary understanding of ballistics.” On the other hand, the weapon, nicknamed the Fat Man, has a paltry 2-kilometer range, and its manufacturers try to position themselves well away from it when they fire, suggesting that the barrel isn’t stable and could injure the amateur artilleryman firing it.
These are not concerns that dictator Bashar Assad’s forces have.
The Brown Moses blog is a clearinghouse of reports on the weaponry used in Syria’s bloody civil war. And it shows just how uneven the conflict is. A report from earlier this month suggests that Assad’s air force drops thermobaric bombs on Syrian villages — that is, bombs that light the air itself on fire, creating a massive shockwave. This post, using stills from an August YouTube video, seems to show a thermobaric detonation over one such village.
Similarly, Brown Moses collects evidence of cluster bombs used this summer by Assad. (See the video above.) While it’s hardly a surprise at this point that Assad would use weapons that cause a mass amount of civilian damage — and, in fairness, the U.S. military used cluster munitions in the early phases of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars — it’s still noteworthy to document what look like PTAB-2.5m cluster bomblets showing up unexploded in Syrian rebel areas. The world is plagued by neglected cluster bombs that detonate years after conflicts end, maiming and killing innocents. (Although it should also be said that there’s evidence the Syrian rebels are conducting mass executions of captured Assad soldiers.)
Despite international sanctions on Assad, it doesn’t look like he’s running out of weapons. The Obama administration slapped a new round of penalties Wednesday on key parts of Assad’s deadly supply chain in Belarus and Iran. But the Iranians are hardly giving up on their Syrian proxy: New intelligence reports indicate they’re flying in weapons over Iraq, a charge that the Iraqis publicly deny. Sen. John Kerry, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned Iraq that acquiescence to the Iranian aid to Assad will jeopardize its U.S. aid, a disturbing coda to the Iraq war.
It remains to be seen how the U.S. and its allies can stanch the flow of weapons to Assad. Even if they can, the Syrian rebel foundaries still appear overmatched.
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(My Eastern New Mexico News column for April 25, 2018)
Why have there been no libertarian countries? It's a popular question from those skeptical of libertarianism.
On the face of it, it seems a reasonable question. Until you understand what they're asking; then it makes less sense.
How can there be geographic, forced collectives based on voluntary associations and unanimous consent? Coercively voluntary? Enslaved freedom? Where one exists, the other can't. It's like asking why there are no frozen fires.
While libertarianism is essentially personal, there is a political version of libertarianism which would allow government to exist, as long as it is vastly less intrusive. In this case, some historians would dispute the claim of there never having been libertarian countries.
The more individuals respecting life, liberty, and property in an area, the more libertarian the country, regardless of government. Early America, as one example, was pretty libertarian, but inconsistent. Too few residents sufficiently respected the equal and identical rights of all people. The Declaration of Independence is a reflection of better intentions, but just over a decade later they messed up a good thing by writing a constitution; imposing an anti-libertarian government on America. There went the potential.
Libertarians are responsible and don't try to govern, or otherwise violate, their neighbors. When enough people are this responsible a tipping point is reached where the country is largely libertarian. The more libertarian a country is, the more resilient it becomes. Fewer things can go wrong enough to damage it. Alternatively, the less libertarian a country, the more brittle. A foreign or domestic bad guy only needs to seize and use the institutions of governance already in place to defeat the entire country. When none exist to be taken over, every individual must be defeated. It's not worth it.
Contrary to the fears of the skeptics, a libertarian country could provide anything people want. There could be roads, parks, and libraries. The poor could be cared for and people kept safe. Everything provided voluntarily instead of at the barrel of government guns. If you want to make sure only those who paid for a service use it, charge user fees or sell memberships. It would be more ethical, and probably cheaper, than the current system.
Why have there been no libertarian countries? Why have there been no cities on Mars? The time wasn't right. The technology didn't exist. Times change. Whether or not they've existed before, maybe it's time for libertarian countries to happen. I don't know about you, but I'm ready.
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Anonymous Wed Apr 25, 07:14:00 AM 2018
Great idea. But it is highly problematic.
Government won't like it. You'll have to kill for it. Those are the terms.
If you call it a country, you already screwed it up. It has to be a territory or something. You have to be VERY careful about how you organize that. "Kind of" libertarian won't work. You'll just end up with a police state in a few hundred years.
To be honest, I am not sure libertarianism is meant for an area. It has to be global and decentralized. Otherwise it will eventually be gobbled up, assimilated or heavily influenced and tainted by the nations in one form or another.
Start WW3 and kill almost everyone. Viola'; 'Instant' Libertarianism.
Jim Davies Thu Apr 26, 05:35:00 AM 2018
Government would not only dislike it, but would prevent it... if it can.
So the fix is to so educate everyone that nobody will work for it. No need for any deaths; just a large-scale change of minds.
For example, study TinyURL.com/QuitGov and spread that URL around.
Anonymous Thu Apr 26, 04:14:00 PM 2018
Ideally, that is the way to go, just keep pressing on until it happens, until everyone in the world is Libertarian. I think we should also elect Vermin Supreme as leader so we can get free unicorns and fairy dust.
Anarchist/Libertarians have been preaching for a couple of hundred years(or more)and it still has not manifested into anything close to freedom, but quite the opposite. We are basically living in Idiocracy Meets Nineteen Eighty Four.
I don't think it can be corrected by popular demand. People are too stupid and/or selfish and/or complacent.
R.R. Schoettker Wed Apr 25, 10:09:00 AM 2018
A country is by its inherent nature a collective and this is contrary to the inherent nature of libertarianisim which is individual in essence (even if a lot of those espousing the philosophy have not successfully aligned all their beliefs and actions with its tenets).
Kent McManigal Wed Apr 25, 10:16:00 AM 2018
Agreed. However, this is a case where I used words tied to concepts that would be familiar to the general public. And I'm limited to 400 words, so I had to edit out a lot of information. Maybe this one was simply doomed to be a fail due to the constraints, and I should have scrapped it.
Anonymous Wed Apr 25, 12:40:00 PM 2018
It wasn't a country, but a large area where there was a lot of libertarianism was the Old West. Most people were armed, trials were rare and talked about quite a bit because of that, there was something of a live and let live attitude. It wasn't perfect, obviously, but it worked while it lasted. True, it wasn't really a country though and I see and agree with your point.
Anonymous Thu Apr 26, 08:11:00 AM 2018
A bunch of well-off libertarians should offer some small poor country (like Fiji, or Cambodia?) a large amount of money to come and live in a confined zone, under THEIR own laws and rules and borders. All interchange between the original govt. and the new zone would be up to the Libertarian elected leaders.
Anon1 Tue May 29, 12:30:00 PM 2018
Something like this? www.seasteading.org
Kent McManigal Wed May 30, 05:43:00 PM 2018
Very possibly something like that.
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HomeDININGDining at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Dining at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
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Located on paradise isle Palm Jumeirah, the distinctive Thai architecture of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is the first indication that an eclectic experience awaits in every aspect from daycations, to hotel stays and dining. From authentic flavours of the Australian outback to the delicate dishes of Vietnam, Irish chef Maurice Fitzgerald is the at the helm of an impressive dining offering.
“I have been in the industry for the last 20 years or so, and have travelled a lot, experiencing different hospitality environments. Based in Dubai for the past 12 years, I joined Anantara Dubai a little over 18 months ago where I am in charge of the culinary department which looks after all dining outlet and food within the resort, “ Fitzgerald says.
“My philosophy regarding food is to buy high-quality products and not to complicate the dishes too much. I try to keep things traditional and use seasonal ingredients. The great thing is that the variety of restaurants we have allows me to do that as the food is very different in each one, “ he adds.
The luxurious resort is home to six dining outlets, each excelling in its own area of expertise. Crescendo is the hotel’s international restaurant where an amazing array of flavours hails from the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Mekong is a charming venue where quirky rickshaw-style seating and stunning exotic interiors are the perfect canvas for the delicious Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese fare. Elsewhere, one of just a few Australian restaurants in Dubai, Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar has carved out a fantastic reputation for its quality meats, wines and authentic dishes, while The Beach House and Lotus Lounge are both stunning dining spaces where lighter fare from around the globe is on the menu. With so many different dining concepts under one roof, sourcing quality ingredients and staff is of paramount importance.
Fitzgerald says: “The chefs who are in charge of each of the restaurants come from each of the regions of the world we are representing, ensuring that we give an authentic experience. Also, the ingredients that we use come from those regions to ensure you get the real flavours of that particular cuisine.
“For example Mekong is an Asian concept so the food items will come from Thailand, China and Vietnam. Our aim is to keep the dishes as original as possible. As a result, our curries in Mekong are renowned. At Bushman’s, our meats are always complimented as we source the best meats to be found in Australia. We source the majority of our products for the restaurant from Australia, all the way from the bush herbs and spices to the meats. “
With such an incredible selection of dishes on offer, it’s no surprise the restaurants are a huge hit on Dubai’s dining scene. Offering his own expert recommendations on menu highlights to try, Fitzgerald says: “I love the beetroot gnocchi at The Beach House Restaurant. It has pumpkin and sage, and is an earthy dish that’s also gluten free, so it fits the bill for many people.
“Our Kangaroo dish in Bushman’s is another favourite of mine as it’s such a simple dish, but with many flavours. People love to taste something different with the bush spices and the wok fried bok choy.
“The duck curry in Mekong is my favourite from this restaurant as we don’t temper it with spices so it’s as original as you would get anywhere in Thailand.“
It’s this commitment to authenticity and quality that sets the restaurants at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort apart, despite the fact that there is a competitive climate on Dubai’s busy dining scene.
“Dubai is always changing and so is its food culture, with over 8,500 restaurants in the city, it’s very much a melting pot as we have so many different nationalities. Having lived here for almost 12 years, I have seen that people follow food trends, which Dubai continues to provide. People still want to have comfort food and the days of eating up to six to nine courses just don’t happen anymore. People are a lot more health conscious and aware of finanical considerations.
“At Anantara, we believe in delivering high-quality food at reasonable prices, and ensuring that we create memorable experiences so our guests will return for again and again. There is still a lot more that we would like to develop from a culinary perspective, so stayed tuned and visit this wonderful Thai resort. “
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Delta Speaker lists achievements
January 1, 2016 admin 0 Comments Delta Speaker lists achievements
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya on Thursday reminisced on the first seven months of the Sixth Assembly, describing it as “wonderful”
Igbuya in a New Year message to Deltans at home and abroad said that the period would remain evergreen in his memory.
He listed the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency Law, 2015, Delta State Technical and Vocational Education Board Law, 2015, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Law, 2015, Delta State Appropriation (Amendment) Law, 2015 and the Delta State Contributory Health Commission Law, 2015 as major achievements of the Sixth Legislative Assembly.
Igbuya, who described the performance of his colleagues for the first seven months as impressive, vowed to introduce more growth and reforms in the state.
He urged his colleagues to set new goals to quicken the pace of development in the state.
“I am committed to deepening legislative measures that will support government’s effort at guaranteeing peace, welfare and security of Deltans.
Igbuya did not fail in telling the executive branch of the government on how to make progress.
Indeed, he said Nigeria could no longer depend on oil and gas based economy.
“To grow our way to a higher standard of living in 2016, we must diversify the country’s economy. We must think of new revenue sources”.
He pledged to work with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to improve the lots of the people of the state.
‘Happiness of the people is the foremost objective of the current administration. The state is taking giant steps forward. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is leading by building consensus on all issues” he said.
He said the state would be stronger, united and prosperous in 2016.
“2016 is our year of hope and great expectations”
He commended the people for their commitment to democracy and their desire for positive change in the state.
“Whatever political or personal differences we may have, the love for the state should be a shared focus, enough for us to work hand-in-hand for its continued development” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to remain peaceful and united.
Ending the message, he said “I thank God for His bountiful blessings for Delta State. I wish all Deltans a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year”
EBIRERI HENRY OVIE
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY TO THE SPEAKER
DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
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définition - Karditsa
Agios Georgios, Karditsa • Amygdali, Karditsa • Anagennisi Karditsa F.C. • Arni, Karditsa • Athamanes, Karditsa • Ithomi, Karditsa • Kampos, Karditsa • Karditsa (city), Greece • Karditsa (prefecture) • Karditsa Prefecture • Kryoneri, Karditsa • List of communities of Karditsa • List of settlements in the Karditsa prefecture • Marathea, Karditsa • Mesovouni, Karditsa • Moschato, Karditsa • Oxya, Karditsa • Populated places in the Karditsa prefecture • Proastio, Karditsa • Rentina, Karditsa
Karditsa is also the old name of Akrefnio.
Street in Karditsa
Coordinates 39°22′N 21°55′E / 39.367°N 21.917°E / 39.367; 21.917Coordinates: 39°22′N 21°55′E / 39.367°N 21.917°E / 39.367; 21.917
Location within the region
Region: Thessaly
Regional unit: Karditsa
Mayor: Dominikos Verillis
Population statistics (as of 2001)
- Population: 55,968
- Area: 647.6 km2 (250 sq mi)
- Density: 86 /km2 (224 /sq mi)
Municipal unit
- Area: 110.1 km2 (43 sq mi)
- Density: 343 /km2 (888 /sq mi)
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center): 108 m (354 ft)
Telephone: 24410
Auto: ΚΑ
www.karditsa-city.gr
Karditsa (Greek: Καρδίτσα) is a city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece. The city of Karditsa is the capital of Karditsa regional unit.
Inhabitation is attested from 9000 BC. Karditsa ls linked with GR-30, the road to Karpenisi, and the road to Palamas and Larissa. Karditsa is south-west of Palamas and Larissa, west of Farsala and the Volos area, north-west of Athens, Lamia, Domokos and Sofades, north of Karpenisi, north-east of Arta, and east-south-east of Trikala, Grevena, Ioannina, and Kalampaka.
Karditsa has schools, lyceums, gymnasium, the Veterinary Medicine Department of the University of Thessaly, three technical education departments, church, banks, a post office, a railway station on the Trikala - Karditsa - Domokos line, a sports ground, a water tower, and squares. Karditsa is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Greece with an extensive network of bicycle paths. Approximately 30% of all the city transportation, according to the National Technical University of Athens, is done by bicycles.
2 Municipality
2.1 Subdivisions
3 Historical population
5 Sporting Clubs
View of the cathedral church of Saints Constantine and Helena.
Plastiras' Lake, near the city.
During the period of Ottoman rule in Thessaly, the main settlement in the location of modern Karditsa was called Sotira,[1] but a village named Kardhítza was mentioned by the English traveler Leake in 1810.[2] Karditsa was incorporated as a new city in 1882, the year after its liberation from the Ottoman Empire.
During World War II, the resistance in Thessaly was fought primarily by the ELAS. Karditsa was the first city in Europe to be liberated from Nazi occupation.[citation needed]
The municipality Karditsa was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 5 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[3]
Itamos
Kallifono
Kampos
Mitropoli
The municipal unit of Karditsa is divided into six parts (communities):
Agiopigi
Artesiano
Karditsomagoula
Palioklissi
Statue of Nikolaos Plastiras (1883-1953) in Karditsa.
Photography & Cinema Amateurs Club - LEFKK
Anagennisi Karditsa (Football)
AO Karditsa (Football)
Asteras Karditsa (Football)
SPA Karditsa (Volleyball)
^ Arrowsmith, John. Turkey in Europe. 1832.
^ Leake, William Martin, FRS (1835). Travels in Northern Greece. II. London: J. Rodwell. p. 155 et al. http://books.google.com/books?id=d6UMn0Lz1YQC&lpg=PP1&pg=PA155#v=onepage&q&f=false.
^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
Media related to Karditsa at Wikimedia Commons
Karditsa Wireless Metropolitan Network, Karditsas Wifi Community Network (in Greek)
Administrative division of the Thessaly Region
Area: 14,037 km² • Population : 753,888 (2001) • Capital: Larissa
Regional unit of Karditsa
Argithea • Karditsa • Lake Plastiras • Mouzaki • Palamas • Sofades
Regional unit of Larissa
Agia • Elassona • Farsala • Kileler • Larissa • Tempi • Tyrnavos
Regional unit of Magnesia
Almyros • Rigas Feraios • South Pelion • Volos • Zagora-Mouresi
Regional unit of the Sporades
Alonnisos • Skiathos • Skopelos
Regional unit of Trikala
Farkadona • Kalampaka • Pyli • Trikala
Regional governor: Konstantinos Agorastos • Website: http://www.pthes.gov.gr
Subdivisions of the municipality of Karditsa
Municipal unit of Itamos
Amarantos
Ampeliko
Kallithiro
Karoplesi
Katafygio
Neraida
Rachoula
Municipal unit of Kallifono
Apidea
Dafnospilia
Kallifoni
Molocha
Zaimi
Municipal unit of Kampos
Agios Theodoros
Makrychori
Ptelopoula
Municipal unit of Karditsa
Palaiokklisi
Municipal unit of Mitropoli
Fragko
Georgiko
Krya Vrysi
Portitsa
Xinoneri
Prefectural Capitals of Greece
Amfissa
Edessa
Ermoupoli
Karpenisi
Komotini
Livadeia
Missolonghi
Polygyros
Vathy
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Karditsa&oldid=501262153"
Populated places in Karditsa (regional unit)
Greek prefectural capitals
Municipalities of Thessaly
Toutes les traductions de Karditsa
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Netherlands Population: 17,151,228
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The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830, Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered German invasion and occupation in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU) and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999. In October 2010, the former Netherlands Antilles was dissolved and the three smallest islands - Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba - became special municipalities in the Netherlands administrative structure. The larger islands of Sint Maarten and Curacao joined the Netherlands and Aruba as constituent countries forming the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In February 2018, the Sint Eustatius island council (governing body) was dissolved and replaced by a government commissioner to restore the integrity of public administration. According to the Dutch Government, the intervention will be as "short as possible and as long as needed."
Located at mouths of three major European rivers (Rhine, Maas or Meuse, and Schelde); about a quarter of the country lies below sea level and only about half of the land exceeds one meter above sea level
Location: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany
Geographic coordinates: 52 30 N, 5 45 E
Area: total: 41,543 sq km
land: 33,893 sq km
Size comparison: slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Land Boundaries: total: 1,053 km border countries (2): Belgium 478 km, Germany 575 km
Coastline: 451 km
Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Climate: temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
Terrain: mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast
Natural resources: natural gas, petroleum, peat, limestone, salt, sand and gravel, arable land
Natural hazards: flooding volcanism: Mount Scenery (887 m), located on the island of Saba in the Caribbean, last erupted in 1640;; Round Hill (601 m), a dormant volcano also known as The Quill, is located on the island of St. Eustatius in the Caribbean;; these islands are at the northern end of the volcanic island arc of the Lesser Antilles that extends south to Grenada
Current Environment Issues: water and air pollution are significant environmental problems; pollution of the country's rivers from industrial and agricultural chemicals, including heavy metals, organic compounds, nitrates, and phosphates; air pollution from vehicles and refining activities
International Environment Agreements: party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 85, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling
Nationality: noun: Dutchman(men), Dutchwoman(women)
adjective: Dutch
Ethnic groups: Dutch 76.9%, EU 6.4%, Turkish 2.4%, Moroccan 2.3%, Indonesian 2.1%, German 2.1%, Surinamese 2%, Polish 1%, other 4.8% (2018 est.)
Languages: Dutch (official) note: Frisian is an official language in Fryslan province; Frisian, Low Saxon, Limburgish, Romani, and Yiddish have protected status under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages; Dutch is the official language of the three special municipalities of the Caribbean Netherlands; English is a recognized regional language on Sint Eustatius and Saba; Papiamento is a recognized regional language on Bonaire
Religions: Roman Catholic 23.6%, Protestant 14.9% (includes Dutch Reformed 6.4%, Protestant Church of The Netherlands 5.6%, Calvinist 2.9%), Muslim 5.1%, other 5.6% (includes Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish), none 50.7% (2017 est.)
Population: 17,151,228 (July 2018 est.)
Age structure: 0-14 years: 16.28% (male 1,428,837 /female 1,362,686)
65 years and over: 19.1% (male 1,487,278 /female 1,788,492) (2018 est.)
Population growth rate: 0.38% (2018 est.)
Birth rate: 10.9 births/1,000 population (2018 est.)
Death rate: 9 deaths/1,000 population (2018 est.)
Major urban areas - population: 1.132 million AMSTERDAM (capital)
1.008 million Rotterdam (2018)
Infant mortality rate: total: 3.5 deaths/1,000 live births male: 3.8 deaths/1,000 live births
Contraceptive prevalence rate: 73% (2013) note: percent of women aged 18-45
Hospital bed density: 4.7 beds/1,000 population (2009)
urban: 100% of population
rural: 100% of population
total: 100% of population
urban: 0% of population
rural: 0% of population
total: 0% of population (2015 est.)
Unemployment, youth ages 15-24: total: 8.9% male: 9% female: 8.8% (2017 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Kingdom of the Netherlands
conventional short form: Netherlands
local long form: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
local short form: Nederland
abbreviation: NL
etymology: the country name literally means "the lowlands" and refers to the geographic features of the land being both flat and down river from higher areas (i.e., at the estuaries of the Scheldt, Meuse, and Rhine Rivers; only about half of the Netherlands is more than 1 meter above sea level)
Government type: parliamentary constitutional monarchy; part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Capital: name: Amsterdam; note - The Hague is the seat of government
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
note: time descriptions apply to the continental Netherlands only, for the constituent countries in the Caribbean, the time difference is UTC-4
etymology: the original Dutch name, Amstellerdam, meaning "a dam on the Amstel River," dates to the 13th century; over time the name simplified to Amsterdam
Administrative divisions: 12 provinces (provincies, singular - provincie); Drenthe, Flevoland, Fryslan (Friesland), Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, Noord-Brabant (North Brabant), Noord-Holland (North Holland), Overijssel, Utrecht, Zeeland (Zealand), Zuid-Holland (South Holland)
note: the Netherlands is one of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the other three, Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten, are all islands in the Caribbean; while all four parts are considered equal partners, in practice, most of the Kingdom's affairs are administered by the Netherlands, which makes up about 98% of the Kingdom's total land area and population note: three other Caribbean islands, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, are considered to be special municipalities of the Netherlands proper
Dependent areas: Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten
Independence: 23 January 1579 (the northern provinces of the Low Countries conclude the Union of Utrecht breaking with Spain; on 26 July 1581 they formally declared their independence with an Act of Abjuration; however, it was not until 30 January 1648 and the Peace of Westphalia that Spain recognized this independence)
National holiday: King's Day (birthday of King WILLEM-ALEXANDER), 27 April (1967); note - King's or Queen's Day are observed on the ruling monarch's birthday; currently celebrated on 26 April if 27 April is a Sunday
Constitution: history: previous 1597, 1798; latest adopted 24 August 1815 (substantially revised in 1848) amendments: proposed as an "Act of Parliament" by or on behalf of the king or by the Second Chamber of the States General; the Second Chamber is dissolved after its first reading of the "Act"; passage requires a second reading by both the First Chamber and newly elected Second Chamber, followed by at least two-thirds majority vote of both chambers, and ratification by the king; amended many times, last in 2010 (2016)
Legal system: civil law system based on the French system; constitution does not permit judicial review of acts of the States General
Executive branch: chief of state: King WILLEM-ALEXANDER (since 30 April 2013); Heir Apparent Princess Catharina-Amalia (daughter of King WILLEM-ALEXANDER, born 7 December 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Mark RUTTE (since 14 October 2010; Deputy Prime Ministers (since 26 October 2017) Hugo DE JONGE, Karin Kajsa OLLONGREN, and Carola SCHOUTEN (since 26 October 2017); note - Mark RUTTE heads his third cabinet put in place since 26 October 2017
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following Second Chamber elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the monarch; deputy prime ministers are appointed by the monarch
Legislative branch: description: bicameral States General or Staten Generaal consists of: First Chamber or Eerste Kamer (75 seats; members indirectly elected by the country's 12 provincial council members by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms) Second Chamber or Tweede Kamer (150 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve up to 4-year terms)
elections: First Chamber - last held on 26 May 2015 (next to be held on 27 May 2019) Second Chamber - last held on 15 March 2017 (next to be held 15 March 2021)
election results: First Chamber - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - VVD 13, CDA 12, D66 10, PVV 9, SP 9, PvdA 8, GL 4, CU 3, other 7; composition - men 49, women 26, percent of women 34.7% Second Chamber - percent of vote by party - VVD 21.3%, PVV 13.1%, CDA 12.4%, D66 12.2%, GL 9.1%, SP 9.1%, PvdA 5.7%, CU 3.4%, PvdD 3.2%, 50 Plus 3.1%, other 7.4%; seats by party - VVD 33, PVV 20, CDA 19, D66 19, GL 14, SP 14, PvdA 9, CU 5, PvdD 5, 50 Plus 4, other 8; composition - men 96, women 54, percent of women 36%; note - total States General percent of women 35.6%
Judicial branch: highest courts: Supreme Court or Hoge Raad (consists of 41 judges: the president, 6 vice presidents, 31 justices or raadsheren, and 3 justices in exceptional service, referred to as buitengewone dienst); the court is divided into criminal, civil, tax, and ombuds chambers judge selection and term of office: justices appointed by the monarch from a list provided by the Second Chamber of the States General; justices appointed for life or until mandatory retirement at age 70
subordinate courts: courts of appeal; district courts, each with up to 5 subdistrict courts; note in December 2018, the Dutch Senate approved a bill to establish the Netherlands Commercial Court for international trade disputes with the Netherlands
Political parties and leaders: Christian Democratic Appeal or CDA [Sybrand VAN HAERSMA BUMA] Christian Union or CU [Gert-Jan SEGERS] Democrats 66 or D66 [Rob JETTEN] Denk [Tunahan KUZU] 50 Plus [Henk KROL] Forum for Democracy or FvD [Thierry BAUDET] Green Left or GL [Jesse KLAVER] Labor Party or PvdA [Lodewijk ASSCHER] Party for Freedom or PVV [Geert WILDERS] Party for the Animals or PvdD [Marianne THIEME] People's Party for Freedom and Democracy or VVD [Mark RUTTE] Reformed Political Party or SGP [Kees VAN DER STAAIJ] Socialist Party or SP [Emile ROEMER] plus a few minor parties
International organization participation: ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Arctic Council (observer), Australia Group, Benelux, BIS, CBSS (observer), CD, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EITI (implementing country), EMU, ESA, EU, FAO, FATF, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINUSMA, NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Pacific Alliance (observer), Paris Club, PCA, Schengen Convention, SELEC (observer), UN, UNCTAD, UNDOF, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNMISS, UNRWA, UN Security Council (temporary), UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
National symbol(s): lion, tulip; national color: orange
National anthem: name: "Het Wilhelmus" (The William)
lyrics/music: Philips VAN MARNIX van Sint Aldegonde (presumed)/unknown
note: adopted 1932, in use since the 17th century, making it the oldest national anthem in the world; also known as "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe" (William of Nassau), it is in the form of an acrostic, where the first letter of each stanza spells the name of the leader of the Dutch Revolt
Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Hendrik Jan Jurriaan SCHUWER (since 17 September 2015)
chancery: 4200 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 244-5300, [1] 877-388-2443
consulate(s) general: Chicago, Miami, New York, San Francisco
Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Peter HOEKSTRA (since 10 January 2018)
embassy: John Adams Park 1, 2244 BZ Wassenaar
mailing address: PSC 71, Box 1000, APO AE 09715
telephone: [31] (70) 310-2209
FAX: [31] (70) 310-2207
consulate(s) general: Amsterdam
The Netherlands, the sixth-largest economy in the European Union, plays an important role as a European transportation hub, with a consistently high trade surplus, stable industrial relations, and low unemployment. Industry focuses on food processing, chemicals, petroleum refining, and electrical machinery. A highly mechanized agricultural sector employs only 2% of the labor force but provides large surpluses for food-processing and underpins the country’s status as the world’s second largest agricultural exporter. The Netherlands is part of the euro zone, and as such, its monetary policy is controlled by the European Central Bank. The Dutch financial sector is highly concentrated, with four commercial banks possessing over 80% of banking assets, and is four times the size of Dutch GDP. In 2008, during the financial crisis, the government budget deficit hit 5.3% of GDP. Following a protracted recession from 2009 to 2013, during which unemployment doubled to 7.4% and household consumption contracted for four consecutive years, economic growth began inching forward in 2014. Since 2010, Prime Minister Mark RUTTE’s government has implemented significant austerity measures to improve public finances and has instituted broad structural reforms in key policy areas, including the labor market, the housing sector, the energy market, and the pension system. In 2017, the government budget returned to a surplus of 0.7% of GDP, with economic growth of 3.2%, and GDP per capita finally surpassed pre-crisis levels. The fiscal policy announced by the new government in the 2018-2021 coalition plans for increases in government consumption and public investment, fueling domestic demand and household consumption and investment. The new government’s policy also plans to increase demand for workers in the public and private sector, forecasting a further decline in the unemployment rate, which hit 4.8% in 2017.
GDP (official exchange rate): $832.2 billion (2017 est.)
GDP - real growth rate: 2.9% (2017 est.) 2.2% (2016 est.) 2% (2015 est.)
Gross national saving: 31.2% of GDP (2017 est.) 28.5% of GDP (2016 est.) 28.8% of GDP (2015 est.) GDP - composition, by end use: household consumption: 44.3% (2017 est.) government consumption: 24.2% (2017 est.) investment in fixed capital: 20.5% (2017 est.) investment in inventories: 0.2% (2017 est.) exports of goods and services: 83% (2017 est.) imports of goods and services: -72.3% (2017 est.) GDP - composition, by sector of origin: agriculture: 1.6% (2017 est.) industry: 17.9% (2017 est.) services: 70.2% (2017 est.)
Agriculture - products: vegetables, ornamentals, dairy, poultry and livestock products; propagation materials
Industries: agroindustries, metal and engineering products, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum, construction, microelectronics, fishing
Unemployment rate: 4.9% (2017 est.) 6% (2016 est.)
highest 10%: 24.9% (2014 est.)
Distribution of family income - Gini index: 30.3 (2015 est.) 25.1 (2013 est.)
Budget: revenues: 361.4 billion (2017 est.)
expenditures: 352.4 billion (2017 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment, debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions
Inflation rate (consumer prices): 1.3% (2017 est.) 0.1% (2016 est.)
Current account balance: $87.46 billion (2017 est.) $62.92 billion (2016 est.)
Exports: $555.6 billion (2017 est.) $495.4 billion (2016 est.)
Exports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, mineral fuels; food and livestock, manufactured goods
Exports - partners: Germany 24.2%, Belgium 10.7%, UK 8.8%, France 8.8%, Italy 4.2% (2017)
Imports: $453.8 billion (2017 est.) $402.9 billion (2016 est.)
Imports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs, clothing
Imports - partners: China 16.4%, Germany 15.3%, Belgium 8.5%, US 6.9%, UK 5.1%, Russia 4.3% (2017)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: $38.44 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $38.21 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
Debt - external: $4.063 trillion (31 December 2016 est.) $4.054 trillion (31 December 2015 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: $5.499 trillion (31 December 2017 est.) $4.759 trillion (31 December 2016 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: $6.579 trillion (31 December 2017 est.) $5.623 trillion (31 December 2016 est.)
Market value of publicly traded shares: $652.7 billion (31 December 2015 est.) $735.1 billion (31 December 2014 est.) $675 billion (31 December 2013 est.)
Exchange rates: euros (EUR) per US dollar - 0.885 (2017 est.) 0.903 (2016 est.) 0.9214 (2015 est.) 0.885 (2014 est.) 0.7634 (2013 est.)
Electricity - production: 109.3 billion kWh (2016 est.)
Electricity - consumption: 108.8 billion kWh (2016 est.)
Electricity - exports: 19.34 billion kWh (2016 est.)
Electricity - imports: 24.26 billion kWh (2016 est.)
Electricity - from other renewable sources: 23% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)
Crude oil - exports: 7,984 bbl/day (2017 est.)
Crude oil - imports: 1.094 million bbl/day (2017 est.)
Crude oil - proved reserves: 81.13 million bbl (1 January 2018 est.)
Refined petroleum products - production: 1.282 million bbl/day (2017 est.)
Refined petroleum products - exports: 2.406 million bbl/day (2017 est.)
Refined petroleum products - imports: 2.148 million bbl/day (2017 est.)
Natural gas - production: 45.33 billion cu m (2017 est.) note: the Netherlands has curbed gas production due to seismic activity in the province of Groningen, largest source of gas reserves
Natural gas - consumption: 43.38 billion cu m (2017 est.)
Natural gas - exports: 51.25 billion cu m (2017 est.)
Natural gas - imports: 51 billion cu m (2017 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves: 801.4 billion cu m (1 January 2018 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy: 250.2 million Mt (2017 est.)
Cellular Phones in use: total subscriptions: 20.532 million
Telephone system: general assessment: highly developed and well maintained; while fixed-line voice market is in decline the VoIP (voice over Internet protocal) and mobile platforms advance; one of the highest fixed broadband penetration rates in the world; government investments; preparations for 5G trials, plans for 3G network shutdown in 2022; LTE-A services; MNOs and banks launch m-payments system (2018)
domestic: extensive fixed-line, fiber-optic network; large cellular telephone system with five major operators utilizing the third generation of the Global System for Mobile Communications technology; one in five households now use Voice over the Internet Protocol services; fixed-line 38 per 100 and mobile-cellular 120 per 100 persons (2018)
international: country code - 31; submarine cables provide links to the US and Europe; satellite earth stations - 5 (3 Intelsat - 1 Indian Ocean and 2 Atlantic Ocean, 1 Eutelsat, and 1 Inmarsat (2011)
Broadcast media: more than 90% of households are connected to cable or satellite TV systems that provide a wide range of domestic and foreign channels; public service broadcast system includes multiple broadcasters, 3 with a national reach and the remainder operating in regional and local markets; 2 major nationwide commercial television companies, each with 3 or more stations, and many commercial TV stations in regional and local markets; nearly 600 radio stations with a mix of public and private stations providing national or regional coverage
Internet country code: .nl
Internet users: total: 15,385,203
Airports (unpaved runways): total 6
Pipelines: 14000 km gas, 2500 km oil and refined products, 3000 km chemicals (2016)
(2016) standard gauge: 3,058 km 1.435-m gauge (2,314 km electrified) (2016)
Roadways: total 139,124 km
(includes 3,654 km of expressways) (2016)
Waterways: 6,237 km (navigable by ships up to 50 tons) (2012)
Merchant marine: total 1,233
by type: bulk carrier 13, container ship 41, general cargo 586, oil tanker 21, other 572 (2018)
Ports and terminals: major seaport(s): IJmuiden, Vlissingen container port(s) (TEUs): Rotterdam (13,734,000) (2017) LNG terminal(s) (import): Rotterdam
river port(s): Amsterdam (Nordsee Kanaal); Moerdijk (Hollands Diep River); Rotterdam (Rhine River); Terneuzen (Western Scheldt River)
Military branches: Royal Netherlands Army, Royal Netherlands Navy (includes Naval Air Service and Marine Corps), Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht, KLu), Royal Marechaussee (Military Police) (2015)
Military service age and obligation: 17 years of age for an all-volunteer force (2014)
Military expenditures: 1.35% of GDP (2018) 1.16% of GDP (2017) 1.15% of GDP (2016) 1.2% of GDP (2015) 1.15% of GDP (2014)
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Refugees and internally displaced persons: refugees (country of origin): 32,092 (Syria), 15,478 (Somalia), 14,931 (Eritrea), 9,259 (Iraq), 6,267 (Afghanistan) (2017)
Illicit drugs: major European producer of synthetic drugs, including ecstasy, and cannabis cultivator; important gateway for cocaine, heroin, and hashish entering Europe; major source of US-bound ecstasy and a significant consumer of ecstasy; a large financial sector vulnerable to money laundering
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Board index Hollywood Hideout The Eclipse Movie
Review Time: I liked the Eclipse movie!
Discussion of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
andypalmer
Re: Review Time: I liked the Eclipse movie!
Post by andypalmer » Mon Jul 12, 2010 7:05 pm
My anticipation of Eclipse was no less intense than that of New Moon, but filled with far less apprehension. The production quality had been greatly improved with New Moon and, while Eclipse has some touching, emotional moments, it is a far easier story to tell. Mostly, I was just looking forward to the big fight scene
Overall, Eclipse was the most accurate to the book of the movies so far, though certainly had a touch of the Bree Tanner book thrown in to add some flavor and context. The production quality was even higher than that of New Moon with better make-up, better special effects, and better wolf CGI. Only Kristin Stewart’s awful wig tarnished the movie in that regard.
The story of Eclipse is highly action focused and the movie was definitely paced in such a manner. As such, it was lean, lacking any fat. Each scene covered the material it needed to cover and moved on. Unfortunately, the Twilight Saga is not an action series; even Eclipse is a romantic drama with some action scenes so the lack of “fat” made some of the more emotional scenes fall flat. The follow through with the food analogy, you often need to keep some fat in order to fully enjoy the flavor of the meal and Eclipse certainly lacked that. The tender moments occurred, but you were not allowed the time to live in the moment, to experience the emotion before you were flung to the next scene.
The flashback scenes were masterfully done, just enough to portray the story yet still adding insights into the characters. I was especially impressed with the portrayal of Rosalie’s last days – it’s a feat to tell of what was, effectively, a brutal gang rape in such a way to make it clear what occurred without using any disturbing imagery. I also enjoyed the tribe flashback as it solidified images from the book that were not fully clear to me; the European clothing on the vampires was a great touch.
The most famous scene of the book, the “tent scene” was done well, but not incredibly so. Still, it was challenging to portray so I’m not going to be too harsh there.
The training scenes and the mass fight with the new-borns were very well done. There were some “Hollywood” liberties taken but overall it was quite entertaining and more than sufficient to satisfy male Twi-noobs looking for a testosterone fix.
I was disappointed that Edward was again portrayed as a vampire wimp, that his extraordinary speed and mind reading was not correctly portrayed (again!) in a combat situation. This time, instead of hurting herself to save Seth, she did it to save Edward from getting his head ripped off by Victoria and Riley. They took a scene which was intended to portray that, despite her best efforts, Bella was a helpless pawn in these supernatural struggles and instead made her the heroine. First Felix and now this - don’t you read the books, people!?!?
I was also disappointed that Melissa Rosenberg had to add her snarky liberal comments into the script, with Bella replying that waiting until marriage for sex was “ancient” and that, once married, she would keep or hyphenate her last name. Hello!? Last I checked the author of Twilight was Stephenie Myer, not Melissa Rosenberg – keep your personal views where they belong and just tell the story!
My biggest disappointment was probably the “Bella kissing Jacob” scene (day of big fight). It’s the case where the “lack of fat” was felt the most. In the movie, you barely got the sense that Bella even felt bad for kissing Jacob yet it’s a poignant moment in the book in which Bella recognized her love for Jacob but decides to put that part of her behind her and in which she feels so bad that she actually *wants* Edward to be mad at her. It’s a touching scene that provides real closure to the tent scene and was effectively brushed over.
Overall, I was pleased with the production quality and overall flow of the movie and appreciate that it captured all of the major plot points of the book in a mostly accurate manner. By far the most commercial of the Twilight movies, Eclipse will appeal to a large audience of Twi-hards and new fans alike. The emotional elements of the story could have been told better, but overall, I rate the movie an A-
sophiie-e
Post by sophiie-e » Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:51 am
OMG i Love Eclispe so much.
this movie was amazing.
next week i´ll watch it again
all these kissing scenes and the fighting. everything was perfect i think.
the music was also amazing.
but i misses Rachelle Lefevre :/
but all in all eclipse is an amazing movie.
tufano79
Post by tufano79 » Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:39 pm
Originally, I was on the fence about Eclipse. However, I've seen it two more times (such a dork...but I'm okay with it) and I am more on the like side of the movie. Originally, I thought that it was too fast. However, I think that was due to me. I was SOOOOOO excited to see it, my perception of the movie indicated that it was fast.
Anyhow, positives.
1. Love the chemistry between Rob and Kristen, especially in the beginning scene. The cuddling and couple-y things were sweet, but had some "heat." I also adored the proposal scene (partially because I secretly wished that I was Kristen and also it had my favorite song on the soundtrack as the background). Finally, the last meadow scene was OOOOOOOOOKAAAAY. I liked how Kristen remarked the Edward was bullet-proof.
2. Billy Burke -- TOTALLY rocked as Charlie! His scenes (other than the aformentioned scenes) were the best in the film. Love Billy Burke!
3. Flashback scenes - Jasper's in particular were great. Definitely enjoyed seeing the back stories of both Rosalie and Jasper on film (I've pictured them in my head, but they do not come close to what was on the screen).
4. Rob.... sigh! 'Nuf said.
Hugs, Josie
Jazz Girl
Making beautiful music with Edward as only I can
Location: Rob's HalfwayHouse, shacked up with some FicWard.
Post by Jazz Girl » Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:38 pm
So, I'm on my 17th viewing. Each time, for me, there's more to love. I still have those moments where I want to hurl stuff at the screen. But, overall, my satisfaction and love of this film has only grown.
The reason why, other than the fact that I love it, I see a movie so many times is to be able to truly see every scene. Especially this movie, there is soooo much going on in each scene, so much context and "little things" that complete the scene. It is this reason why I have a new favorite scene to add to my list. The final confrontation with the Volturi. Watch Rob. Overall, the entire cast is fantastic in this scene, bringing each nuance of their characters truly to the screen. But, it is this (amongst soooo many others) moment where you so truly see how deeply Rob embodies Edward. Watch his body language and facial expressions, particularly when he is not speaking. His body is planted firmly between Bella and any threat, even adjusting when Felix starts to move through them, angling forward and wrapping his arm around her to move between them. The look on his face when Carlisle says "if the Volturi had knowledge of Victoria, they would have stopped her." For those who have read The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, you see him nod at the moment when, in the novel, we find out she is communicating directly with him. Such dedication to his character(along with his own inhuman beauty) is what makes Rob such the perfect embodiment of Edward Cullen.
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Marie Masen
Post by Marie Masen » Mon May 16, 2011 4:18 pm
Just a random thought about the wardrobe that Bella wears in the movie.
In the book, she wears a skirt and blouse to graduation and the party.
They have her dressed so plainly, even when Stephanie has mentioned the prettier outfits she wears in the books.
mybrandofheroin
Post by mybrandofheroin » Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:20 am
I absolutely loved Eclipse! My problem with Twilight was I thought the acting could be better, and I had such high expectations that I was slightly let down. I liked New Moon a lot better, but I thought there could have been better music selections. With Eclipse, I loved every musical choice. Plus, I think all of the actors/actresses had matured. I believed the story line and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. That happened with Twilight and New Moon as well, but the cast did so well capturing the raw emotions in Eclipse. It was exactly how I pictured it in my head.
"These violent delights have violent ends, and in their triumph die, like fire and powder, which, as they kiss, consume." ~ Romeo & Juliet, Act II, Scene VI
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British Open Courses. Before you make any 2020 RBC Heritage picks of your own, you NEED to see who Sal Johnson is backing. US Open Courses. Part of the rejigged PGA Tour season, the RBC has attracted a high class field including Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau. 136 on Golf Digest's America's Second 100 Greatest Golf Courses of 2019-20. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Peter Dye in 1969. PGA Tour; Tournaments; RBC Heritage RBC Heritage. Harbour Town Golf Links will get spruced up after next April's PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage. Solheim Cup Courses. Only one non-major championship golf course - Trump National Doral's Blue Monster - has a longer unbroken streak of year's hosting a Tour event. The PGA Tourâs return to live-action continues on Hilton Head Island at Harbour Town Golf Links. Now, the Tour heads to Harbour Town Golf Links ⦠Matt Kuchar loves playing in the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links. Harbour Town is one of the shortest courses on the PGA Tour, but with greens amongst the smallest it poses a harder than average test. It is the course that literally put Hilton Head Island on the map and more than 40 years later, Harbour Town Golf Links remains one of the most revered courses in the world. It is nearly 230 yards shorter than the average course length of other PGA Tour events. Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town Harbour Town Golf Links. A to Z Course Directory. Buy PGA Tour tickets at Harbour Town Golf Links to the 2020-2021 schedule and Golf games. Harbour Town Golf Links is a public golf course in the eastern United States, located in South Carolina in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County.From 1969 to 2019, it hosted the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour, usually in mid-April, the week after The Masters.. Harbour Town Golf Links is ranked high among golf courses in America by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. Only once in the last seven years has the winning score been better than -13, and on a number of occasions it didn't reach double figures. Harbour Town Golf Links welcomes a major-caliber field for the RBC Heritage, as the PGA Tour enters the second week of the resumed season. Webb Simpson of the United States celebrates with the trophy and the plaid jacket after winning during the final round of the RBC Heritage on June 21, 2020 at Harbour Town Golf Links ⦠Harbour Town is the No. This distinguished golf course places a premium on finesse, imagination and shot-making, rather than strength, making it a perennial favorite among PGA TOUR players. The Heritage is held annually at Harbour Town Link Golf course on Hilton Head Island. Harbour Town Golf Links Length: 6,973 | Par: 71. 13th hole (photo by Al Lunsford) Itâs not quite âtarget golfâ as some have labeled itâat least off the tee. About Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Renowned for being one of the shortest courses on the PGA Tour schedule, the par 71 layout provides a different challenge for the worldâs best players. The 2020 RBC Heritage tees off Thursday at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C., as the PGA Tour tries to get back to normal. Harbour Town is one of the shortest PGA Tour events. Global Map The PGA TOUR features a number of iconic venues and one of the most rightly celebrated is the renowned Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. After a thrilling week back on the PGA Tour as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ... Harbour Town Golf Links is always a fascinating stop on the PGA Tour. Reserve a round on The Sea Pines Resort's world-famous Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the PGA TOUR's RBC Heritage Presented by Bowing golf tournament. Arnold Palmer described Harbour Town Golf Links as a âthinking manâs course,â and his win there at the inaugural Heritage Classic in 1969 brought the course (and Dye) into the limelight. Home to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, South Carolinaâs only PGA TOUR event, this distinguished course places a premium on finesse, imagination and shot making, rather than strength. The PGA TOUR features a number of iconic venues and one of the most rightly celebrated is the renowned Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. It is currently played in mid-April, the week after The Masters in Augusta, Georgia.. Thu, Apr 12, 2018 - Sun, Apr 15, 2018. The famous ⦠Abraham Ancer finished in second place, one stroke behind. Play the Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines on your next golf vacation to South Carolina with Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR, experts in golf travel since 1998 This is the PGA site. Ever since his arrival on the PGA Tour , this has been a spot where Kuchar ⦠Harbour Town Golf Links, on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, is not only a celebrated as one of the PGA Tourâs finest courses, but it is also one which propelled the design futures of two of the finest architects in the game.. Pete Dye designed the Harbour Town Golf Links along with expert advice on shot values from none other than Jack Nicklaus. On a Monday afternoon some six weeks before the start of the 2018 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, dozens of Hilton Head-area golf fans got a preview of the island's annual PGA Tour tournament - and a look at, likely, its biggest star.. Lured by an email asking for crowd extras, they gathered at Harbour Town Golf Links' first tee to watch Columbia native and world No. Apr 12, 2018-15. The Verizon Heritage Classic played on the Harbor Town golf links is a considerable test of golf at only 6700 yards. Harbour Town has been a part of the PGA Tour's schedule since 1969, the year the course opened. The RBC Heritage, known for much of its history as the Heritage Classic or simply the Heritage, is a PGA Tour event in South Carolina, first played 51 years ago in 1969. The venue for its entire existence has been the Harbour Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. This June (18-21) the RBC Heritage will once again be played on the classic Pete Dye designed layout. Harbour Town Golf Links is in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The 154-man field for Harbour Town: Harbour Town Golf Links. 2020 PGA Tour Courses. Having been designed Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, it is no surprise that the result is truly spectacular as it incorporates the beauty of the natural environment and incredible golf holes. After a nearly three-hour weather delay, Simpson made five birdies in six holes on the back nine to finally break out of a bottleneck for first and claim the sole lead. 2020 LPGA Tour Courses. 2020 Ladies European Tour Courses. Ryder Cup Courses. Purchase cheap tickets and discounted PGA Tour tickets at Harbour Town Golf Links at TicketSupply. The PGA Tour ended a three-month hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic by restarting last week at the Charles Schwab Championship at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island might always be a place that needs no such protection, despite being among the shorter courses the pros face during the year. PGA Tour golf is back, coming off of an exciting week and a one-hole playoff win by Daniel Berger at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Before last year's tournament, Harbour Town gave up the 14th-fewest birdies on the regular Tour schedule. This weekâs tournament at Harbour Town was rescheduled from its customary spot in mid-April, during the week after the Masters. Harbour Town Golf Links is one of the most beautiful courses in South Carolina, with Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus as its designers it comes as no surprise. 1 Rory McIlroy is the 11-1 favorite to win the event, according to William Hill. Harbour Town Golf Links, located Hilton Head Island, is ranked No. Since 1969 it's hosted the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour. The delayed RBC Heritage takes place at Harbour Town Golf Links from June 18-21 as the PGA Tour schedule heads to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (CBS Miami/CBS Local) â Harbour Town Golf Links hosts this weekâs RBC Heritage, the PGA Tourâs second event since returning. The course is an annual host on the PGA Tour with the Heritage Tournament and has collected numerous awards over the years.. It was a Happy Fatherâs Day for father-of-five Webb Simpson who shot an RBC Heritage record 22-under 262 at Harbour Town Golf Links to win his second PGA Tour event of the year. 2020 European Tour Courses. About Harbour Town Golf Links Harbour Town Overview. World No. ... Interactive tour for every golf course. ... North Carolinaâs second win this season and seventh career win on the PGA TOUR. Harbour Town Golf Links; Hilton Head Island, SC; Info; Highlights; Course; Course Profile. Wind usually plays a factor in this tournament, at least at some point in the four days. This June (18-21) the RBC Heritage will once again be played on the classic Pete Dye designed layout. The Harbour Town Golf Links course can be considered as quite short by today's standards of golf, but it requires shots that are perfectly positioned, arrow-straight accuracy, and consistency from the player. 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Toddler who had pioneering surgery in the womb defies odds to walk – and even splashes in puddles
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A mother is beaming as her daughter masters the art of walking despite being told by doctors that she’d be paralysed.
Bethan Simpson, 27, from Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, says she could have fallen over with shock when she saw that her daughter, Elouise, now one, taking her first steps.
After Eloise was diagnosed with spina bifida, before she was born, Bethan says she was told by doctors that her daughter wouldn’t walk as her spine was not developing correctly. This meant the nerves that control her legs would not work properly.
But heartwarming footage shows the determined one-year-old confidently walking around her house and garden and venturing down the street to splash in puddles.
Bethan Simpson, from Essex, is beaming as her daughter Elouise masters the art of walking despite told by doctors that she’d be paralysed before undoing prenatal spinal surgery
Doctors told Bethan her baby may never walk before they performed foetal repair surgery
Bethan was offered a termination twice but she refused and now she is enjoying seeing Elouise hitting her milestones.
The mum-of-one, added: ‘When I saw her taking her first few steps I could not believe what I was seeing. I was in shock. I had to do a double-take to make sure I was not imagining it.
‘I was so emotional, I felt proud of Elouise for having so much strength and determination and for making huge progress that she had actually learnt to walk.
‘It is something that people take for granted, but we could not have been more happy to see her walking and thriving.
‘We thought she was going to need a lot of assistance throughout her life, so to see her do this by herself was extra special.’
When Bethan was 20 weeks pregnant she went for a routine scan, which had shown that there were some issues with Elouise’s head.
Pictured: Bethan before she was about to give birth to her daughter, Elouise, in April last year
The Simpsons began IVF treatment in 2018 after three years trying for a baby. It worked on the second attempt (pictured: Bethan and Kieron Simpson pictured with baby Elouise in 2019)
The midwife suspected that it could have been due to spina bifida – when a baby’s spine and spinal cord do not develop properly in the womb, causing a gap in the spine.
Bethan was sent for further tests, where it was confirmed that Elouise had the condition.
Bethan, a mental health nurse, said: ‘When I heard this news I immediately thought I was going to lose my baby.
‘The doctors told me that she would be paralysed from the waist down, have no use of her bladder and bowel, and be intellectually delayed.
‘I felt like my world was crumbling around me, I was completely devastated, especially because Elouise was IVF conceived – I thought we had invested so much time, and now I might lose my baby.
‘To my horror, after the spina bifida was discovered, I was then offered a termination.
‘This really got my back up as I never thought that this was something I would be offered.
‘Within two days of my scan, I was referred to a hospital in London where I had another ultrasound and my options were explained to me.
‘I was once again offered a termination, or Elouise could have a postnatal repair, or there was a new surgery available that would take place while she was still in the womb. We would be the fourth family to have this surgery.
Elouise (pictured) is now aged one and has taken her first steps at her home in Burnham, Essex
‘We said yes to the new surgery as this seemed like the best option for us. So we had the surgery on 8 January 2019, Elouise weighed just 450 grams. She did amazingly in the surgery, although it was not guaranteed that it would work.
‘Following in the surgery I was on strict bed rest and wheelchair-bound to try and stay pregnant and to prevent premature labour.
‘On 1 April 2019, I had a planned C-section where I gave birth to Elouise. It was the best moment of my life being able to hold my baby girl after everything we had been through.’
Elouise’s parents, Bethan and Kieron Simpson, 29, had the expectation that their baby was going to be weak and need a lot of extra help and assistance, however, Elouise has exceeded theirs and the doctor’s expectations with her progress.
Bethan said: ‘I was stunned when she started crawling and then walking. I always thought we would be waiting in limbo wondering if she would hit any milestones, but she has completely taken us by surprise and defied all the odds.
‘I was so overwhelmed, I did not know what to do. It was such an amazing achievement.
‘When I see her walking around it validates for me why we soldiered and went through the surgery and why terminating the pregnancy was never going to be an option for us.
‘It proves that she was always meant to be here, tottering around and living her best life.’
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Impressionism: Translating the Modern World
Exhibition Dates:
Through Nov. 29, 2020
Chi-Omega-Hargis Gallery and Online
This exhibition, conceived and curated by the students in Auburn University’s Modern Art History Seminar (ARTS 4150) in Spring 2020, proposes that the art movement known as impressionism can be understood as an act of translation. Spanning the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, its artists depicted their momentary perceptions of the modern world around them, often using bright colors, visible brushstrokes, and flat or oblique spaces.
“Translating the Modern World” frames impressionism with four concepts:
• Artists’ unique perceptions and interpretations of the world around them
•. Its circulation in different national contexts, particularly in the United States
•. The role of printmaking, a technique that literalizes not only the translation of a scene but also the transfer from plate to paper
•. The subtle adaptation by artists who retained their academic approach to painting
Impressionist circles included many women artists who used the style to explore their unique viewpoints and spaces. Four women painters, including Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt, whose art appears in this exhibition, regularly participated in exhibitions held by the impressionist group in Paris in the 1870s and 1880s, and many other women adopted the aesthetic. No longer just for male artists, these women’s translations of their worlds are integrated throughout the exhibition alongside several representations of women by male artists.
We thank our wonderful colleagues at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art for collaborating with us on this exciting project, and also our generous lenders, including a private collector, the Columbus Museum, the Dixon Museum and Garden, and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.
Dr. Emily C. Burns, Associate Professor of Art History, Auburn University
STUDENT CURATORS
Avery Agostinelli
Rachel Allain
Elizabeth Beasley
Claye Gillis
Christina Hancock
Zoe Lakin
Sally Lyle
Leslie Schuneman
Click below to begin your tour
Perception as Translation
Accents: Translation in Circulation
Print As Translation
Academic Adaptation
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