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__label__cc	0.509087	0.490913	ABC RN Big Ideas – Aged care, dementia and assisted dying Inspired by Griffith Review 68: Getting On, Melanie Cheng, writer and general practitioner; Associate Professor Sarah Holland-Batt, poet, editor, critic, witness at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety; and Andrew Stafford, author and journalist, join ABC Radio National’s Paul Barclay to discuss aged care, dementia and assisted dying. Neglect of the elderly is rife in Australia. An ageing population also means an increase in dementia, with many saying they would rather end their life than endure the disease. Our laws, however, prevent assisted dying. Paul Barclay talks to a panel of writers about restoring dignity and empathy to aged care, and the limits of euthanasia. Broadcast: 8.05 pm, Wednesday 1 July 2020, ABC Radio National With our ageing population particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, it’s time to challenge – and rectify – the exclusion of the elderly from our culture and focus on people as people, not as problems to be solved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1795
__label__cc	0.727961	0.272039	GT-R for sale vehicle import _R32 GT-R buyers guide _R32 Skyline GT-R Specs _Group A _transmission _GT-R toys _show or display _motorex _Fast and Furious Skyline The Kaizo Drama Thus Far By Sean Morris 1:46 PM Kaizo Update 12-17-13. Yahoo article on the Hero R34 GT-R selling for over a million dollars Update 3-10-11. The Wired article has blown this page up a bit. There are some other seperate cars being seized now, different than Kaizo. Motorex cars are still here, still ok. Daryl from Kaizo's sentencing just went though this week. A small fine, community service, and probation. This is the reason the Nissan Skyline GT-R is illegal in the US. This will be a summary of posts so far to bring people up to speed on the Kaizo drama. No charges have been filed by the DOJ(Department of Justice) against Kaizo or the owners of Kaizo. The DOJ and ICE(Immigration and Customs Enforcement) have been sending letters out to owners, and seizing vehicles – Guilty before proven innocent – thank you for due process. We appreciate it, big bad, Kevlar clad, gun toting agents, going after car owners with as dangerous things as a speeding ticket on their record. We appreciate the use of your budget in these times of 17% unemployment in California, and the inability of the California legislature to even keep the Department of Motor Vehicles open on Fridays. We appreciate it, thanks for running everything so well. Thanks for going after the drugs, the terrorists, and dangerous illegal aliens. These 50 or so Kaizo cars, most around the $75,000 range, are a danger to everyone everywhere. Some of the Kaizo owners have got together and retained the services of a customs attorney. There is strength in numbers, and anyone else that wants to be involved, help out, or has something to contribute, email me. sean@showordisplay.com June 4,2009 ICE agents raid Kaizos office with guns drawn and Kevlar clad agents, they seize three vehicles, leave one vehicle, and take all computers and records from Kaizo. The first three cars seized included the blue “hero” car from Fast and Furious 4. NOT Seized A poster from an RX-7 forum posted up some information that he later asked me to take some specific references down. I altered what I had first posted, and he took his posts down from the forum. People getting a bit too “talky”. ... ICE said that pretty much the skylines from kaizo are contra band. They are taking a snippet of the law from one part, and another snippet of law from another part. (regarding chassis and smog/manufacturer liabilities). He did say they are not far off from doing it completely legit though... He asked if i knew anyone with a kaizo car, (dont worry i didnt rat you out :] ) but he said, that as long as you get your cali-smog expempt at the begining of each year, you are fine and there is nothing they can do against you. He also said tht AZ and FL are the only states that dont give a crap about such things and thats why they are so popular to have cars registered there. The initial government investigation against Kaizo was to check out charges of smuggling and violations of the Clean Air Act. The government always goes after the Clean Air Act. Everything is still in a holding pattern until any actual charges are filed. I also found out besides the "buggy" car that was not impounded(it had a VW engine in it), the black R34 had no driveline in it. EPA Information This section under "kit car policy". The production, sale and importation of automotive bodies alone (i.e., no chassis, engine or transmission) are not regulated by EPA since such units are not considered "motor vehicles" under the Clean Air Act. EPA form 3520-1 is not required for imported automotive bodies. A motor vehicle from which the engine has been removed is still a motor vehicle and is not considered a body. These regulations were written when most cars were body on frame, not “unibody” as most new cars are constructed. That is why they refer to the body, and the chassis as two separate parts. DOT requirements. A disassembled vehicle that is shipped without an engine and transmission is treated for importation purposes not as a motor vehicle, but instead as an assemblage of motor vehicle equipment items. Such an assemblage can lawfully be imported into the U.S., provided any equipment included in the assemblage that is subject to FMVSS, but was not originally manufactured to comply with that FMVSS or was not so certified by its original manufacturer, is removed from the assemblage prior to entry into the U.S. Equipment items that are subject to the FMVSS include tires, rims, brake hoses, brake fluid, seat belt assemblies, glazing materials, and lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. I spoke to a person today that informed me that they had a call from ICE on their vehicle. The ICE agent asked to come out and take photos of the vehicle. The person that received the call asked if the car was going to be seized, and the ICE agent said that it was not going to be seized. I advised him that he should speak to a lawyer before he allows anyone to come and investigate any of his property. What I think that ICE wants to see is the body and the engine together. They are still investigating Kaizo, and looking to see if they supplied engines and bodies together. All "public interest" legislation (and any distribution of money taken by force from some men for the unearned benefit of others) comes down ultimately to the grant of an undefined undefinable, non-objective, arbitrary power to some government officials. The worst aspect of it is not that such a power can be used dishonestly, but that it cannot be used honestly. The wisest man in the world, with the purest integrity, cannot find a criterion for the just, equitable, rational application of an unjust, inequitable, irrational principle. -Ayn Rand The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it. Some of Kaizos customers have been contacted by ICE, and agents have come out and photographed cars, and asked questions. Here is an excerpt of one of the agents visits to a Kaizo car. How did you first hear about Kaizo? Do you have the "blue plate" (the one that the cars from Japan have with the VIN)? Did Daryl Alison discuss the legality of the "installation" (i said, "what installation". he said, "nevermind")? Did the car come with an engine? What is the primary use of this vehicle? Were you able to title it for road use? Were was the car previously titled? Did Daryl Alison provide to you a Japanese owners manual? Did Daryl Alison provide documents on the importation of the vehicle? Did Daryl Alison provide any original Japanese paperwork? He then proceeded to take detailed photos. Items of interest were head and tail light assemblies, side view mirrors, Kaizo serial numbers on firewall and door jam, speedo, odometer, and 3rd brake light. He was interested in the writing scribed on the lenses of all the exterior lights, and in obtaining a photo of the engine serial #.... which he was not able to do, One Kaizo customer recently received a letter from the US Department of Justice about his vehicle. The letter is a little vague as it says “if my information is correct…” , this sounds like they are second guessing themselves. They then say that non-compliant vehicles are subject to seizure and forfeiture. Then the letter states that the vehicle must be exported within 60 days of receipt of the letter. Based on the information we have, this vehicle was imported as parts, and reassembled by the owner here in the US. The US allows for vehicles to be imported into the US as parts, and there fore was not “illegally” imported as the US Department of Justice is implying. Over at Supraforums someone posted this picture of two of Kaizos cars sitting at an impound yard near San Diego. The poster was told "they were going to crush them". Charges have still not be brought against Kaizo, and in an interesting turn of events, these cars were not actually owned by Kaizo when they were seized. They were scheduled to be exported from the US . We are not going to disclose who the owner of these cars are, but it will probably come out in due time. The blue R34 is the "hero" car from Fast and Furious 4, and the red car is a GTS with GTR fenders and an RB26. Its now after Labor Day, and still no charges in the Kaizo case. The government seems to be expending a lot of time and resources on these 50 or so cars and owners here in the US. I had a call recently from someone that said the FBI was also in on this investigation. They had asked some information about some transactions. So now its FBI , ICE, DOT, EPA, CARB all on the chase of about 50 cars that were sold over the last three years. In that same amount of time, about 30,000,000 cars were sold new in the US. Way to use resources to chase after the dangerous car peddlers. The same guys that pay the taxes, and registration fees on the cars they put together here in the US. Supraforums has an ongoing discussion on Kaizo here . My latest post : Originally Posted by mignuts Actually, from what they said, Kaizo was recognized in over 30 states as a manufacturer. The problem is that they never were an RI or ICI, so for them to even be bringing in these cars/parts was a bit questionable. Not even sure how Silvia's were starting to show up as well. If you are a manufacturer, then you should not be an RI or an ICI. They are different things completely. They follow different rules and regulations on importing. So if Kaizo was "recognized as a manufacturer" by a state, and states are the ones that deal with titling a car, then were they in the right ? Importing auto parts is legal. Titling cars is legal. So is this not a state issue, not a federal issue now ? Up to the individual states, like marijuana laws in California ? Although Federally its not allowed, on a state level it is allowed with certain restrictions. If Kaizo only sold rolling bodies less engine and transmission like say Rossion or Superperformance, then where are the differences ? http://www.superformance.com/Faqs.aspx " How complete is a Superformance roller? Imagine a complete car – take out the engine and transmission (transaxle) and that is our replica. They are completely assembled and painted at our factory by experts that have produced over 2500 MKIII’s plus our other product lines. " "How do I register my Superformance chassis? Each state in the USA has different requirements and regulations with regards to the registration of your specially constructed vehicle. We highly recommend that you verify all requirements with your local DMV office. SEMA has posted a list of state by state registration information : visit this link. SEMA SAN." While checking out my friend Carters Jung's book - Import Tuner , in the letters section was a letter and a few pictures of the Fast and Furious Kaizo R34 on a tow truck. They mentioned that they first thought it was the “stolen” GTS from North Hollywood from a while back. This is not that stolen car. This is one of the cars that was seized at Kaizo. They mention in the article that the car was at Manheim Auto Auction in Oceanside. Since then a poster on Supraforums mentioned that they had seen the Kaizo cars being moved on a transporter. I wonder where they were being moved to ? Still no charges, or other information in the Kaizo case yet. Source : Import Tuner UPDATE . Two R34's and an R32 were seized today. My information says that they are not done seizing cars. If you have a car, I would be on the look out. I was just informed that a Kaizo R34, an individual owners vehicle was seized this morning by ICE agents. The agents in full Kevlar served a seizure warrant to an owner in the LA area. I know the owner and the car. Again, they came to the owners residence, and seized the car from there. Details are sketchy right now, but as far as we know this is the first "owner" vehicle seized. Still no charges against Kaizo, but it seems like the government is seizing cars. The car in California was an SB100 car, so this could be one of the focuses. SB100 is a specialty constructed vehicle exemption in California. It allows for up to 500 cars per year to be registered with no smog checks if the car is accepted as a 1960 or does not resemble any other vehicle. Per California Vehicle Code §4750.1, the first 500 program applicants in each calendar year may choose whether the inspection is based on the model-year of the engine used in the vehicle or the vehicle model-year. If the engine or the vehicle does not sufficiently resemble one previously manufactured, the referee will assign 1960 as the model-year. Its a good program for specialty vehicles. Cars that are driven very little, and mostly just used to go to shows. 580. A "specially constructed vehicle" is a vehicle which is built for private use, not for resale, and is not constructed by a licensed manufacturer or remanufacturer. A specially constructed vehicle may be built from (1) a kit; (2) new or used, or a combination of new and used, parts; or (3) a vehicle reported for dismantling, as required by Section 5500 or 11520, which, when reconstructed, does not resemble the original make of the vehicle dismantled. A specially constructed vehicle is not a vehicle which has been repaired or restored to its original design by replacing parts. #1 SPCV can be a kit #2 SPCV can be new or used parts (aka does not need to be a "kit") #3 SPCV can be a vehicle reported for dismantling that does not resemble original car. A SPCV can be any one of these three things. It does not need to meet all 3 requirements. The last line is ambiguous and open to legal interpretation. So does everyone that is reading this post feel safer now ? Do they feel better that a couple of vehicles have been taken off the road ? Are you going to help out, or stand on the sidelines and watch ? Are you going to get involved ? Labels: Kaizo The Kaizo Drama Thus Far Reviewed by Sean Morris on 1:46 PM Rating: 5 So is the seizure of vehicles only isolated to Kaizo cars in the state of California? Or is this going to spread nationwide? Also, what if a person were to put a VQ35 under the hood of a GTT, (kinda like putting the buggy engine in the GTT... not originally meant to have it), would that be considered legal? These people are just stupid for not taken care of their "proper paperwork" and the import process. 95% of skylines imported are undetected. I'm just like to say I'm so glad our government is wasting my tax dollars on something so retarded. lol they didnt take this car yet, and its got cali plates and fed legal too! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER-RARE-1999-Evolution-6_W0QQitemZ260488594625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3ca65484c1 FYI Dustan westberry has been speaking with DOT about Kaizo since first 1/4 of 09`.Since june of 09` he has been speaking with US customs about Kaizo and state legal cars Nationwide search and seizure, its all over the US, from what Ive read its a slow process but they are looking! So bottom line if its JDM and an abnormal vin "non 17 character" or "US DOT compliant vin" they will check into it! As far as putting a "compliant engine into a non compliant car body/unibody, I'd start with checking with epa, they call it "fast engine switching or something". Here is a kicker, if you take your cats off your mustang, or ls1 swap a 240sx then its not "federal legal" lol so go figure! That sucks, the ebay listing doesnt work anymore, darn i wanted to see :http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER-RARE-1999-Evolution-6_W0QQitemZ260488594625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_C Hecky said... Why did the Japanese create a monster and not sell it around the globe... sheeeesh!!! I'd love to have the R34 Z-Tune...Uh-oh... I'm gonna need a tissue... Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't nissan certify the z-tune to be available in north america? They were the only skylines that were allowed in directly from nismo. Sean Morris said... Nissan never certified the Z-Tune for the US. Only 20 cars were produced. It was rather interesting for me to read that article. Thanks for it. I like such topics and everything connected to them. I definitely want to read a bit more on that blog soon. nissanskyline4life said... wht does Seized mean??? also wht does (DOT) mean?? and how much would u ppl think it would cost to make the car street legal and safe for the us standers also wht part of LA did he bring the 2 cars too cuz i want one and i want to bring it to LA,ca... Seized means the police take it away from you. Normally they seize things because they are not allowed or illegal. DOT is Department of Transportation. It would cost about $500,000 to try and do it legally. Is this why the JustDriven blog mysteriously disappeared? What's the status on this now? Don't tell me they're still after all the Skylines. :( Nothing has changed. A few minor things behind the scenes. Let me get this straight... these guys broke the law and sold vehicles illegally, and now the cars are being seized by the Feds... and you're appalled and outraged by this? I fail to see the problem. If you don't want your vehicle seized, don't buy illegally-titled vehicles. Pretty simple. I think the Feds made it abundantly clear after the fiasco with MotoRex what is legal and what is illegal when it comes to the Skyline GT-R (and basically every other vehicle that was not released in the United States). I feel bad for the owners, but at the same time, I don't--they should have known what they were getting themselves into before handing over all that money to Kaizo. The only thing that was abundantly clear after the Motorex ordeal was that the government entities involved can change their minds about anything whenever they want. Do your research. Guidelines for legalizing R34's was dictated to Motorex then 2 years later they changed their minds. That's why the Motorex R34's are grandfathered. As for the Kaizo endeavor, the only thing done incorrectly from a legal standpoint is that Kaizo never set themselves up to be recognized as a manufacturer by our federal government. So, unless some of the 30 states that have recognized them as such change policy to mirror federal standards, those states will allow ownership of said vehicles as long as EPA and DOT requirements for titling and registration are met. As previously stated, there are NO charged filed against either Kaizo or the individual owners. In cases where the skylines are resored to original specs, the seizures are justified, according to current laws. Any and all other seizures of the Kaizo vehicles (whether incomplete or alternately powered) is technically an unlawful seizure. That's why they're leaving cars with no drivelines alone. As long as the cars are registered as specially constructed or "kit" cars, they only have to be DOT compliant (lights, glass, safety equip.,etc.) and EPA compliant and carry at least 65% of non-oem equipment. So, in summation, it's perfectly legal to have a Kaizo bodied vehicle that is DOT and EPA complaint and is not a Nissan recreation but instead YOUR interpretation of what the car could have been. The R33 was the only skyline approved by the Fed before Motorex was shut down. It was the only skyline that completed all the necessary crash tests before that time, so its the only skyline that can be legally imported into the US, that is after a bunch of stupid mods are done. It is possible to make a GTR into a kit car, but you couldn't have an RB under the hood or the skyline transmission. You could get close, as the 300ZX Turbo had the same transmission as the R32, but you would need to drop in a V8 or something to be legit. <> I know its not a true GTR but it would be free from seizure. Keep on posting such stories. I love to read articles like that. Just add more pics :) ufodave said... If you like this kind of eco-nut totalitarianism keep voting for democrats. http://www.moonbattery.com/ If you like this kind of eco-nut totalitarianism keep voting democrat. Well this is a story you will begin to see more and more with that communist government that you guys have over there. The next thing you will probably see is people disappearing when they disagree with the government authorities. All we have to do is wait 25 years and these cars will be considered "classic" and we can import them all we want. So we only have to wait until 2023 to import the first "classic" R34. You can thank Mercedes for all this non-sense. Reviving this post here... 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__label__cc	0.744549	0.255451	Aalborg Bistrita San Sebastian Frankfurt Geneva Kerry County Milton Keynes ALEC MVE Augsburg Besançon Dortmund Dresden Dunkerque Energy Agency Baden-Württemberg Greater South East Energy Hub Hannover Leipzig Mantova Mayo County Nottingham Polish Network Energy Cities REA Sjever Strasbourg Ufficio Comune per la Sostenibilità Ambientale PILOT AREAS FOLLOWERS AREAS Make the energy system in Aalborg 100 % fossil free by 2050! Anita Rosenkilde Lodberg Energy Planner, M.Sc. in Engineering Our strategy is to make the energy system in Aalborg 100 % fossil free in 2050. Today 80 % of the heat demand in the municipality is covered with district heating – 99 % in the City of Aalborg. We have several heat sources – a central power plant, a cement factory, a waste inceneration plant, waste heat from industry, decentral CHP etc. In the rural area the buildings are individually heated mostly with boilers (oil, gas or wood pellets) or heat pumps. To reach our goal our energy system has to undergo a green transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We see district heating as an important element in the transition as the system is very flexible and can use various heat sources. Over the next years we expect to expand our district heating areas and we intend to integrate more industrial waste heat combined with large heat storages. At the same time we have focus on energy savings in the building stock, industry etc. as we need to lower the energy demand to be able to reach the goal. In Aalborg we have been working with strategic energy and heat planning since the late 1980s, but we find it very interesting to be part of the process developing a new planning tool and have the opportunity to share our experiences in the field. In the process we expect to test the tool against our existing plans and afterwards we hope to use the tool in our future planning. 75,076 PEOPLE South Eastern Central Europe BISTRITA – GREEN CITY Corina Simon International relations responsible European Integration Department Nowadays, Bistrita has a decentralized heating system. 10 years ago, it gave up its old and inefficient centralized system given the very high heat generation costs. In this case, the majority of residents living block of apartments resorted to installing individual heating plants on gas and a few part, those living in private houses are using for their heating solid fuels as wood, briquettes or pellets. On another hand, for Bistrita, renewable energy sources tend to become a logo for the future. To be concrete, Bistrita has a few relevant objectives in this matter which are stipulated in official documents at local and European level: SEAP 2020 – 20% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2020 compared to 2008, Roadmap 2050: energy consumption restriction increase to 15 MWh/inhabitant/year until 2050 and local production of 50% of renewable energy and Bistrita local development strategy 2010-2030: extend the use of non – conventional energies and the effective increase of their share in the used energy` total mainly related to the heating systems. As a political goal, Bistrita Municipality implemented in 2010 a local program related to the apartments buildings` thermal insulation for reducing the heating energy consumption. For this, in 2016 it was attaint 15% expecting to be over 50% by 2020. The financing came from government through the Operational Regional 60%, the owners` associations 10% and the municipality 30%. In terms of renewable energy, there had been implemented programs at national scale for installing solar panels for thermal water` generation for 330 houses in the city through the “Green House” programme and locally, photovoltaic panels for public common spaces` lighting. Being part of Hotmaps project will help us plan new energy alternatives to replace the existing heating systems both for residential consumers and for the municipal buildings. More, the open source data base will provide us efficient scenarios for real future planning of heating and cooling systems, a diagnosis analyse leading to concrete measures and necessary investments to reduce the energy consumption. The heating system of Donostia / San Sebastián is based in a descentralized gas boilers systems and a small part of electric heating. All fuel oil and coal heating systems were replaced with gas boiler systems in the late eighties and early nineties. Iker Martinez Smart & Sectorial Strategy Fomento de San Sebastian Fomento de Donostia / San Sebastián is developing a District Heating installation based in Biomass and CHP systems in Txomin-Enea neighbour. The District Heating Project will serve over 1.500 dwellings (almost 5.000 inhabitants) and will provide an operation platform for monitoring purposes to citizens. Although very common in many countries, this development is the first of its kind in the Basque Country and therefore a good test for the potentiality of these types of interventions. Donostia / San Sebastián is commited towards a energy efficient and sustainable city promoting the use of renewable energies and sustainable and more efficient heating and cooling systems. The District Heating project is an evidence of this commitment, but Fomento de San Sebastián has developed other importants projects in the city, as three buildings using geothermal energy as the main heating and cooling energy source with solar thermal or aerothermal energy as backing systems, and two buildings using biomass boilers for the heating system. Fomento de San Sebastián is leading the Smart City strategy of the city coordinating the Smart activities. As part of its Smart strategy, FSS coordinates the REPLICATE Smart Cities Implementation Project (SCC01 HORIZON2020) as well as it has developed an Energy Master Plan in the Urumea Riverside District and a Smart City Plan 2016-2020 under the STEEP project (funded by EU-FP7). The city has been a part of Local Agenda 21 since 2004 too, and the 2015-2022 Action Plan includes sector-based environmental policies such as the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP), derived from the Covenant of Mayors. Participating in the Hotmaps project is a good oportunity for Donostia / San Sebastián to start working in heating and cooling plans for the city establishing at the same time energy demand maps in the whole city, and to learn from other cities which had worked deeply in District Heating projects. The main objectives and expectations for Donostia / San Sebastián in the Hotmaps project will be to develop a first heating plan for the city in a mid-long term on the one hand, to plan potential interventions in the future, and on the other hand to characterise the city from a heating and energy demand point of view, to have a better understanding of the energy systems of the city. Frankfurt-am-Main Cutting by half the total energy demand of the city by 2050. Paul Fay Deputy head of Energiereferat and Energy Strategy Office Energiereferat and Energy Strategy Office District heating in Frankfurt started in the late 19th century. The system is usually operated in connection with CHP-plants. Mainova, the local utility operates 3 plants with a total capacity of 400 MWel and 1GWth, Infraserv, an industrial supplier delivers 270 MWel, 1340 tons of steam and 150 MW cooling capacity to several industrial facilities. Approx. 32 MWel decentralized CHP-Units (smaller 4 MWel) are installed for single use (offices, dwellings, small DH). In the moment, the mayor district heating networks of Frankfurt are connected. Due to this the share of heat from a waste incineration plant, used in the system, will increase. The new DH-grid which is installed in the city creates the opportunity to connect the existing buildings nearby the new DH grid to the system. For all new development areas we do an energy concept to find out which energy supply is the most economic and climate friendly one. According to this approx 2 mio square meters of new housing areas were connected to the district heating system in the past. District heating is one of the key pillars of our sustainable energy action plan. This plan has been decided by the local parliament in 2008 and renewed in 2015. Our first priority is to cut in half the total energy demand of the city until 2050 and then cover the rest with renewable energy and/or waste heat. To use large amounts of waste heat (e.g. from a waste incineration plant, industry, datacentres …) you need a distribution system, because it is not useable only locally. This is why we want to increase the share of district heating in the city. For the future we see a district heating system which will be “open source technology” – everyone can use the heat and also be a prosumer, delivering surplus energy, e.g. from a solar – thermal plant, to the system. There will not be any longer central DH-Stations but smaller plants and the use of all waste heat sources we can get. It is quite clear that the main benefit I expect from the HotMaps project is the opportunity to exploit the tool concerning the heat map of the buildings (the municipality as the role of a user for testing it). We will use it for showing the benefits of district heating for the politicians and citizens of the city. I expect, that the Tool will give us advice concerning the total costs of the process of energy (heat)transition for the City (refurbishing building stock to a certain demand and the costs for covering the remaining heat demand). The solutions will differ from the local circumstances in the area. So we need different scenarios and sensitivity analysis to make a decision whether to refurbish to “zero” energy demand or a moderate energy refurbishment, because renewable energy is available for a low price (e.g. waste heat on a high temperature level). We need to know where expanding exiting DH system is economically reasonable, where smaller DH solutions should be established and where there is a demand for single-building solutions. Together, for a City of Geneva 100% renewable in 2050 ! Etienne Favey Member of the energy office City of Geneva The City of Geneva joins the movement of European cities for an energy transition. This vision assumes that territorial partners and citizens work together to reach the following goal: “Together, for a City of Geneva 100% renewable in 2050”. Until 2005, energy consumption, on its own buildings, has been reduced by 11%, the part of renewable energy has increased by 4% and the carbon emission has been reduced by 24%. The City has 3 specific aims for 2020: reducing consumption of energy (-17% in 2020), growing part of renewable energy (20% in 2020) and reducing carbon emission (-20% in 2020, already done). To reach the goal of 100% renewable in 2050, the City is making the transition beetwen oil heating to natural gaz and develops renewable energies. The strategy of the City is in line with the cantonal energy policy objectives, that is the 2000 Watts Society without nuclear as a long-term vision. Both work together, with SIG (local energy provider), in order to implement this policy. The Cantonal Master Plan establishes an obligation for municipalities to draw up an Energy Master Plan. This global approach complements the territorial energy concepts realized on any new localized plan study area. Many projects are now realized. Big existing consumers, as sports center or old groups of buildings, are going to make their transition to renewable energies in few years with the project called “Genilac”, a network using the Lake and the Rhône River as energy resources (heating and cooling). As well, the geothermal energy (middle deep) is studying as a solution for new buildings in developing urban area. We think Hotmap can help us to build a strategy to implement our goal “100% renewable in 2050” in a large scale, on the entire territory of the municipality and not only on our properties. We expect Hotmaps will help us to answer the following question : “Is the City’s territory able to supply enough local energies to implement the vision «100% renewable by 2050», and under which conditions ?”. For us Hotmaps would be a decision-making tool useful to compare different scenarios and to choose between different resources. As a result, we would like hotmaps help us creating an action plans with an economic evaluation. We would like to use hotmaps in 2018-2019 in order to integrate the new strategy in our Master Plan 2020-2030. Kerry County First county in Ireland to have a fully operational biomass district heating system. Sandy McSwiney Assistant Engineer (Energy Office) Operation Health & Safety, Kerry County Council The vast majority of heating in Kerry is supplied by individual oil and LPG boilers. There is no natural gas network in Kerry. District Heating is relatively new in Ireland and not very widely used. Kerry was the first county in Ireland to have a fully operational biomass district heating system which was commissioned in 2008. To this end Kerry County Council are to the fore of district heating in Ireland. The plant in Tralee is a 1 MW biomass (woodchip), owned and operated by Kerry County Council. The council have recently developed, as part of SmartReflex a heat map for Tralee town and plan to build on this information to develop a heat map for the county. The potential for renewable energy in Kerry is very significant, smart district heating has been identified as a central element of the county’s potential transition to 100% renewable energy supply. Ireland has committed to a National 2020 renewable energy target of 16% of its final energy requirement by 2020. This will include: 40% of electricity will be generated from renewable sources by 2020; The heating sector is the largest user of energy in Ireland and, 12% will come from renewable sources by 2020; 10% of transport demand will be met by renewable sources by 2020. As part of this national target Kerry County Council has a target of 33% reduction on the energy consumption by 2020 based on 2006 baseline. Kerry County Council supports the South West Region Action Plan for Jobs 2015 – 2017 measures which included supporting the investigation and promotion of renewable energy technologies, examination of the potential for renewable energy district heating in towns in the region and promotion of sustainable enterprise led energy initiatives. The Hotmaps project will allow us to build on the work completed as part of the SmartReflex project. It is hoped that the Hotmaps tool can be used as a decision making tool from a financial, technical and planning perspective and aid in the development of a sustainable community model for Kerry where we will be less reliant on imported fossil fuel and encourage the development of smart flexible heating system for the county. It will be used to compare and contrast district heating with individual heating systems and show the benefits of district heating for the political decision makers and citizens of the county. It is hoped it will lead to the displacement of an over reliance on imported fossil fuels for heating and a transition to a more sustainable model with the creation of local sustainable employment. Milton Keynes’ ambition to be a near zero carbon city by 2050! Jeremy Draper and Rebecca Turrell-Brown Senior Practitioners In 2010, Milton Keynes Council formally adopted a Low Carbon Living Strategy & Action Plan with the target of a 40% overall reduction in carbon emissions per capita, from a baseline in 2005, by 2020. In 2014, the Imagine MK 2050 Strategy was adopted, which highlighted the city’s ambition to be a near zero carbon city. Both documents look at ways to implement less carbon intense fuels and better energy efficiency. There is currently not a specific policy for heating and cooling in Milton Keynes, although the MK 2050 strategy highlights the importance of Heating/cooling networks in contributing to a low carbon future for the city. The key measurement used to track performance against the target is carbon emissions per capita, as reported by official central government statistics. These are broken down by sectors, including Domestic, Industry and transport. Milton Keynes Council will implement politically adopted policies stated in its Low Carbon Living & Imagine MK 2050 Strategies. The timescale for implementation is for a 40% carbon emissions reduction by 2020, with an ambition of a near zero carbon city by 2050. We will engage and work collaboratively with the private sector, including the possibility of partnerships for the development and expansion of new and existing networks, in line with national planning guidance. The technical appraisal of the viability of heating and cooling networks is complex and requires the creation of a robust financial case to encourage the investment. We believe that an open and easy to use tool for the technical and financial evaluation of the viability of heating and cooling networks will increase the uptake of these networks in our city. Milton Keynes Council is enthusiastic in its participation in the HotMaps project to provide a toolbox. The toolbox will support our planning officers in the implementation of both local and national planning policy, when reviewing and providing guidance for potential projects. In addition, the tool would be used to help internal decision making for council led initiatives. Followers Organization Arden Energy (IE) C2 Architects (CY) Clean Energy Solutions (AT) Comsof (BE) Cranfield University (UK) Ener-Vate (UK) Envirodual Ltd. 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__label__wiki	0.689479	0.689479	What Would Rory Have Made Of It All? By: Niall Stokes The new issue of Hot Press is dedicated to the memory of the great Irish guitar hero, and rock ‘n’ roll luminary, Rory Gallagher. In such deeply disturbing times, it is hard to escape the question: what would Rory have made of it all? It wasn’t very far from the witching hour when I realised I’d have to sit down and write. Soon. The anniversary was tomorrow, which wasn’t very far away now. A new day would start at midnight and not a lick had been wrought, nor a phrase coined. Sometimes that’s the way it goes. No matter how long you might seem to have, you end up looking down the barrel of a gun. Do it now or you’re dead, punk. I could hear Robert Johnson’s voice pleading in my head and that insistent, familiar rhythm rolling underneath: ye olde ‘Walking Blues’ was nagging. It was late but already I was feeling around for my shoes. I like to ramble at night. The quiet streets help, on occasion, when you’re searching for perspective. And so we walked. I could hear Rory’s voice now. “Some people tell me that/ these old worried old blues ain’t bad,” he sang, after Robert Johnson. “It’s the worst old feelin’/ I most ever had.” The air was crisp and cool. A breeze blowing. The songs kept making themselves heard, filtering through from somewhere in the recesses of the recesses of the thing that passes for memory. “I’m getting lonesome,” Rory sang in ‘Goin’ To My Hometown’, “I’m getting blue/ I need someone/ To talk to…” That I’m lucky enough to have avoided that particular heartache only made the song feel more poignant. Mairin and me. We walked on together into the quiet, watching out for other strange creatures of the night. Foxes. Feral cats. The odd human. “I need someone/ To talk to…” It’s a theme to which Rory kept returning. Loneliness is a killer. Real loneliness that is. “I’ve been so alone,” he confessed on ‘Barley and Grape Rag’, “I’ve been feeling blue/ I think I need a little drink or two/ Be my friend/ tell me where the place is/ Where the whiskey flows/ And the dices roll till dawn.” We have all been that soldier, only some are hit harder than others. It feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. There are times when it seems impossible to dodge the simple question: how in the fuck is this possible? But you look around. So much shit is happening it is hard to keep track. It had been like that all week, only worse. Seeing that repulsive, irredeemably toxic video of George Floyd being brutally murdered. How can any society have shaped a man, that he is capable of this? Bob Dylan’s gravelly voice wafted across the night sky of the imagination, intoning the phrase: “Murder most foul.” But nothing is adequate to describe it. Watching the President of the United States using the police in Washington to teargas peaceful protestors so that he could walk to St. John’s Episcopal Church for a photo op, in which he would hold aloft a bible, on which the words ‘God is love’ were inscribed. “I just can’t believe what my eyes have seen,” the Right Rev Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, told The Washington Post newspaper. What made it worse was that I could. Observing the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, lying pitifully like a schoolboy, as the truth became clear: that Britain is the very worst in the world when it comes to deaths from Covid-19 per capita. The Brexiteers have, of course, tried to hide this. We’ve been fed bullshit all the way from Boris. We have had so called game-changers (that failed to arrive), world beating test and trace systems (that don’t exist) and the promise of a vaccine (way off over the horizon at best). And yet the UK government and health authorities are still quoting figures that are flagrantly, absurdly, insultingly wrong. I know it. So they must know it with knobs on. And yet they go on lying though their teeth and at least half getting away with it. The British Government says that there’ve been 41,736 deaths so far. But the number of excess deaths in the UK as a whole, compared to the five year average for the same period, is 61,000. This, give or take a few hundred is the real toll of Covid-19 in the UK. 61,000. That’s well over 900 deaths per million of the population, which puts Britain ahead of the current nominal worst hit, Belgium, where the figure – counting everything that used to move, more or less – stands at 834 per million. “Well, the devil made me do it,” a voice pleads, “The devil made me trip and fall/ The devil drove me to it/ Till I had no chance at all.” But there are no excuses really. No way back either for the dead bodies. I had been ruminating on what Rory Gallagher might make of the world we live in now. Not just of Boris Johnson and his cronies. Of Donald Trump. Brexit. Twitter mobs. Sally Rooney. Billie Eilish. Covid-19. Black Lives Matter. Rory would have done his homework, that’s for sure. Studied the background. Looked at the issues from different angles. He’d have wanted to see what Hot Press had to say about any and all of these issues. He’d have read Eamonn McCann with particular interest. And then he’d have followed his instincts, which were fundamentally open, broadminded and generous. But rigorous too. He had his own, unique way of dicing and slicing things. “They’re getting into the Top 10,” he said of The Boomtown Rats in a Hot Press interview in 1978, “so from their side of Ludo, things are working fine.” I remember thinking that it was a great phrase: from their side of Ludo. It said something about Rory. He might not have loved what the Rats were doing but he understood that they were looking at the world in a different way. That their approach to the business was to treat it like a board game; that for the Rats it was the winning that counted. And he liked the fact that they were winning. Sometimes you can kick things around too much. Walking done, there was only one answer and so I sat down. After eleven bells. Fingers on keyboards. A midnight deadline calls. As the man said on a hundred different occasions, but always in service to the one dream, “Let’s go to work…” For the past six weeks or more, we have been thinking about Rory. There aren’t many Irish people who are known simply by their first name. There’s Michael D. Sinéad. Nell. Bertie. Glen. Packie. Bosco (okay, that’s a joke, but you see what I mean). Leo is almost there but not quite. Katie is close too. The same with Saoirse. She’ll likely get there in the end, but even as one of Hollywood’s biggest female movie stars, she hasn’t reached that level yet. Bono is in a different category: he is the only one after all. The same with Hozier. And Philo. Nicknames are a fabrication. They immediately set you apart. That’s their purpose. But to own a proper name is a different matter entirely. Rory! Rory! Rory! There is a pretender out there by the name of McIlroy. But that’s what he is and that’s what he will remain. Anyone who was ever at a gig by the great G-man will have heard the chant. They will know the score. Rory! Rory! Rory! Rory! Fifty times, they’d scream it. Rory! Rory! Rory! More if they had to. Rory! Rory! Rory! Until he emerged again. Him to the fore, the other musicians in the band following. Rory! Rory! Rory! Up to the microphone. Spotlight shining. The hint of a smile. His right hand raised in salutation. Plectrum at the ready. “Did you ever…” Duhn. “Did you ever…” Duhn. “Did you ever…” Duuuuuuhngngngngng. “Well, did you ever wake up with bullfrogs on your...” And then an explosion. “...mind?” He owned the name. It was his. Rory! Rory! Rory! So how did that happen? If you weren’t there at the time it might be hard to fathom. But he was the man. Van was first out of the traps, an extraordinary talent. But he had a cerebral thing going on: mystical, poetic and allusive. Philo came after: he was all limber sexuality, what Dublin girls called a ride. A rock ’n’ roll star. Rory brought something else to the table, something unique. Something extraordinary. He was a guitar genius. He could play like a demon, wringing sounds from the instrument that he wasn’t entitled to. He was fast. But he was also musical. He could make that battered Fender Stratocaster talk and sing and dance and wink. No one handled a six-string better. That might have – would have – been enough to seal his reputation. But there was more. And it was of extraordinary import. A gift that is only offered once in a very blue moon. Success, money, image, acclaim: none of these things really mattered to Rory Gallagher. He dressed in exactly the same way as his audience. Check shirt. Jeans. Boots. On occasion a T-shirt. Nothing fancy. And he carried the same ethos into everything he did. He was one of us. He could have been a member of the audience. Except for one thing. Well, one thing encompassing many. He was a guitar wizard. A one-off. A fucking phenomenon. He… was… the… man. Those nimble fingers. That razor sharp intuition. Finding the right notes. Bending them. Twisting and shaping a melody on the hoof. Sticking with the pattern. Then taking off and rolling with the flow. Finding a new groove. Repeating phrases. Going off on one. A surprise inflection. An unexpected run. Racing to the front of the stage. A man possessed now. Head shaking from side to side. That smile widening. Another flourish. High up. Down low. Magic in every position, in every mode. Ineluctable. Mercurial. Sensational. Awe-inspiring. From the heart. How do we understand this connection between a brain that is processing something and the sound that is emerging from the guitar, the amp, the speakers? In the end, understanding just isn’t the right word when what happens is – for a start – about feel. About flow. About following an inner pathway that is defining itself only as it happens. It is a neural event, but of the best possible kind. It is being inexplicably but incontrovertibly in the now, in the moment; separate but connected, sending out into the universe noises that represent nothing less than art incarnate. He owned it because, in the most literal sense, he was peerless. In a class of his own. A druid. A musical seer. A visionary. An explorer. A troubadour whose instrument spoke in tongues. An embodiment of the very idea of being a musician. He was Rory. Digging back, remembering warm greetings and huddled meetings along the ancient highway, it all comes flooding back. We have been on the road again with Rory Gallagher these past few weeks and tears have been shed. Listening again to the music. Hearing other musicians talk. Harkening to their stories. Tuning in to their tributes. It has been a beautiful journey. But, as it took shape, it also felt important. Stirring. Inspiring. And so, on this, the anniversary of his ineffably sad and desperately premature death, we raise a glass in his memory. He was a man we loved. A musician we revered. A songwriter we doffed our hats to a thousand times. A cup of strong coffee beside us we chase a melody through the honeycomb of memory. “Ain’t it strange that I feel like Philby/ There’s a stranger in my soul/ Lost in transit in a lonesome city/ I can’t come in from the cold.” Know the feeling. Been there. Still not sure that there really is a way back. On Thursday June 18, we publish a Rory Gallagher 25th Anniversary Special Issue of Hot Press. We think you’ll love it. We’ve been talking to and hearing from some of the greats. Johnny Marr. Steve Van Zandt. Imelda May. Slash. Mick Fleetwood. Mary Stokes. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons. And a whole load more besides. Our own writers have been delving into their unique, personal memories. Pat Carty. Dermot Stokes. Paul Charles. Eamonn McCann. There was a moment during the week when, suddenly, the weight of it all hit home. And the depth of the emotional river into which we had dived. We wanted to do the memory of Rory justice. And as the tributes and the stories came flooding in, we knew that we had hit a seam. There was gold here. But then, there always was with Rory. And so the tributes on hotpress.com start today: keep your eyes peeled as anniversary progresses. And on Thursday, fans will open their copies of Hot Press and read stuff about Rory that will have the tears falling down like rain. We know that feeling too. It is called the blues. What you gave us will live forever, my friend – its lustre undiminished, its value imperishable. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now and forever. World without end. G-man. Four days later. Another deadline. It feels almost like travelling back to that first issue of Hot Press in June 1977 with Rory on the front. Except it is 2020 now. What would Rory have thought? Of seven Traveller sisters finally stepping forward on the RTÉ 9 o’clock news to denounce their father for having raped and abused each and every one of them over a period not far off 50 years. Mother of fucking Christ. It was a desperately sad and moving scene, the sisters kissing and crying and holding one another with the cameras looking on, before encouraging women – not just traveller women, but every woman – not to be afraid. To step forward. To tell the truth about being abused. “Tears fall down like rain.” I think he’d have wanted to read about that in Hot Press. About Black Lives Matter (we don’t need to ask). And about the new coalition deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens. I imagine a wry smile. And then there is the brutal impact of Covid-19 on music. Gigs cancelled. Bands sidelined. Musicians out of work. Venues that may never open again. Sounds cascading. Images rushing. Of those wild nights of carefree abandon, people crushing to the front, Rory wired and screaming, sweat raining down, the whole joint convulsed in terrific celebration of just being there in the moment and hearing. That guitar. That voice. That rush. That togetherness. That communal joy in something that transcends time, place and circumstance. Over. Done, till we don’t know when. An alien world. Will we ever get back to where we once belonged? The smile fades. The special Rory Gallagher 25th Anniversary Issue of Hot Press is out now – featuring reflections on Rory's legacy from President Michael D. Higgins, Imelda May, Johnny Marr, Mumford & Sons, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Van Zandt, Slash and many more. Pick up your copy in shops now, or order online below: Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mary J Blige and more call on Biden/Harris to set up racial justice commission IDLES share bloodlust-themed video for thunderous track 'Reigns' WATCH: The Weeknd debuts facial prosthetics in new 'Save Your Tears' video THE 12 INTERVIEWS OF XMAS: Sinéad O'Connor on Trump, Black Lives Matter and 'Trouble Of The World’ JYellowL: "You can cure ignorance with education and enlightenment. Hate is a lot more complicated" JyellowL drops new single 'Tunnel Vision', announces release date for debut album 2020 D\|Vision WATCH: Sinéad O'Connor shares video for new single 'Trouble Of The World' in aid of Black Lives Matter After the Nastiest US Presidential Debate in History, Irish Songwriter Paddy Goodwin Skewers Donald Trump with ‘Is This Still America?' EXCLUSIVE: Sinéad O'Connor talks Black Lives Matter, Biden, Trump, Melania & musical heroes in the new Hot Press	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1819
__label__cc	0.622677	0.377323	Tag: Eclipse In: Team for Advice on Issues of Astronomy Eclipses of the Moon happen when the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned to form an almost or exact straight line. During a Total Lunar Eclipse, the Sun, Earth and Moon form a straight line. The Earth blocks any direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. The Sun is behind the Earth, so the Sun’s light casts the Earth’s shadow on the Moon. This shadow covers the entire Moon and causes a Total Lunar Eclipse. The next Total Lunar Eclipse is on Monday 21 January 2019 and is visible in London, UK. The eclipse time for London is as follows: Partial eclipse begins at 3:33 am Full eclipse begins at 4:41 am and ends at 5:43 am Partial eclipse ends at 6:50am It is Wajib to pray Namaz e Ayat between these times Namaz-e-Ayaat consists of two Rak’ats, and there are five Ruku in each. Its method is as follows: After making niyyat of offering the prayers, one should say takbir (Allahu Akbar) and recite Surah al-Hamd and the other Surah, and then perform the Ruku. Thereafter, he should stand and recite Surah al-Hamd and a Surah and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action five times, and, when he stands after the fifth Ruku, he should perform two Sajdah, and then stand up to perform the second Rak’at in the same manner as he has done in the first. Then he should recite tashahhud and Salam. Namaz-e-Ayaat can also be offered in the following manner: After making niyyat to offer Namaz-e-Ayaat, a person is allowed to say takbir and recite Surah al-Hamd and then divide the verses of the other Surah into five parts, and recite one verse or more or less, and thereafter perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and recite another part of the Surah (without reciting Surah al-Hamd) and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action, and finish that Surah before performing the fifth Ruku. For example, he may say: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim with the niyyat of reciting Surah al-Ikhlas, and perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Qul huwallahu Ahad, and perform another Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Allahus Samad, and perform the third Ruku. Thereafter he should stand up again and say, Lam yalid walam yulad, and perform the fourth Ruku. Then he should stand up again and say, Walam yakullahu Kufuwan ahad, then perform the fifth Ruku followed by Samiallahu Liman Hamidah, and then perform two Sajdah and then rise for the second Rak’at, the same way as the first Rak’at. At the end, he should recite tashahhud and Salam after the two Sajdah. It is also permissible to divide a Surah into less than five parts. In that event, however, it is necessary that when the Surah is over, one should recite Surah al-Hamd before the next Ruku. By: hmistryh Fri 11 Jumada Al Oula 1440AH / 18 January 2019 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse Timings above are for London, UK According to the rulings of Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him), Salaatul Ayaat becomes Wajib(obligatory) during a Solar and Lunar Eclipse, even if the moon or the sun are partially eclipsed, and even if they do not engender any fear. The time of Namaz-e-Ayaat sets in as the eclipse starts, and remains till the eclipse is over. It is better, however, not to delay till the reversal of eclipse commences, though completion of Namaz-e-Ayaat may coincide with the time of reversal. The recommended time for Salaatul Ayaat would be from 20:50(8:50pm) and 23:19(11:19pm) on Friday 27 July 2018 By: admin Tue 11 Dhul Qidah 1439AH / 24 July 2018 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse Total Lunar Eclipse: Mon 28 Sep 2015 During a Total Lunar Eclipse, the Sun, Earth and Moon form a straight line. The Earth blocks any direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. The Sun is behind the Earth, so the Sun’s light casts the Earth’s shadow on the Moon. This shadow covers the entire Moon and causes a Total Lunar Eclipse. The next Total Lunar Eclipse is on Monday 28 September 2015 and is visible in London, UK Partial Eclipse begins on 28 Sep at 02:07:13: moon is getting red. Total Eclipse begins at 03:11:12: completely red moon. Maximum Eclipse at 03:47:09: Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Total Eclipse ends at 04:23:05 Partial Eclipse ends at 05:27:05 According to the rulings of Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him), Salaatul Ayaat becomes Wajib (obligatory) during a Solar and Lunar Eclipse, even if the moon or the sun are partially eclipsed, and even if they do not engender any fear. The time of Namaz-e-Ayaat sets in as the eclipse starts, and remains till the eclipse is over. It is better, however, not to delay till the reversal of eclipse commences, though completion of Namaz-e-Ayaat may coincide with the time of reversal. The recommended time for Salaatul Ayaat would be from 02:07 and 05:27 on Monday 28 September 2015. By: admin Sun 14 Dhul Hijjah 1436AH / 27 September 2015 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse Total Solar Eclipse: Fri 20 March 2015 There will be a Total Solar Eclipse on Friday 20 March 2015. The Eclipse is due to begin at 8.25am London time. This is where the Moon touches the Sun’s edge. Maximum Eclipse will be at 9.31am London time. This is where the Moon is closest to the centre of the Sun. The Eclipse will end at 10.41am London time. This is where the Moon leaves the Sun’s edge. According to Rule 1504 from Islamic Laws by Ayatullah Syed Ali Sistani (HA), The time of Namaz-e-Ayaat sets in as the eclipse starts, and remains till the eclipse is over. It is better, however, not to delay till the reversal of eclipse commences, though completion of Namaz-e-Ayaat may coincide with the time of reversal. Mu’mineen are reminded to recite Salaatul Ayaat during the recommended time of 8.25am – 9.31am. Method of offering Namaz-e-Ayaat Namaz-e-Ayaat consists of two Rak’ats, and there are five Ruku in each. Its method is as follows: After making niyyat of offering the prayers, one should say takbir (Allahu Akbar) and recite Surah al-Hamd and the other Surah, and then perform the Ruku. Thereafter, he should stand and recite Surah al-Hamd and a Surah and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action five times, and, when he stands after the fifth Ruku, he should perform two Sajdah, and then stand up to perform the second Rak’at in the same manner as he has done in the first. Then he should recite tashahhud and Salam. After making niyyat to offer Namaz-e-Ayaat, a person is allowed to say takbir and recite Surah al-Hamd and then divide the verses of the other Surah into five parts, and recite one verse or more or less, and thereafter perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and recite another part of the Surah (without reciting Surah al-Hamd) and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action, and finish that Surah before performing the fifth Ruku. For example, he may say: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Qul a-ao thu bi rabil falaq, and perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Min sharri ma khalaq, and perform another Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Wa min sharri ghaassiqin e-tha waqab, and perform the third Ruku. Thereafter he should stand up again and say, Wa min sharril nafathaati fil oqaad, and perform the fourth Ruku. Then he should stand up again and say, Wa min sharri haassidin e-tha hassad, and then perform two Sajdah and then rise for the second Rak’at, the same way as the first Rak’at. At the end, he should recite tashahhud and Salam after the two Sajdah. It is also permissible to divide a Surah into less than five parts. In that event, however, it is necessary that when the Surah is over, one should recite Surah al-Hamd before the next Ruku. By: admin Tue 26 Jumada Al Oula 1436AH / 17 March 2015 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: 18/19 October 2013 A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. For this to happen the Sun, Earth, and Moon must be closely aligned with the Moon and the Moon located furthest from the Sun. There are a few different types of Lunar Eclipse that are determined by where the moon is in relationship to the shadow of the Earth. A Penumbra Eclipse occurs when the moon only enters the Penumbra area of the Earth’s shadow. The Penumbra is a region of the shadow that is not completely obsured from the rays of the sun. This lighter shadow is a result of the relative size of the Sun to the Earth. This type of Eclipse causes the moon to only darken slightly when viewed from earth and is one of the less dramatic Lunar eclipse. The next Lunar Eclipse will occur on October 18th, 2013. It will be visible in The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Penumbral Eclipse begins on Oct 18 at 10:53 PM (UK Time) Maximum Eclipse is on Oct 19 at 12:50 AM (UK Time) Penumbral Eclipse ends on Oct 19 at 2:48 AM (UK Time) Salaatul Ayaat is obligatory (Wajib – according to the rulings of Syed Sistani), to be recited between 10:53PM (UK Time) on October 18, 2013 and 02:45 AM (UK Time) October 19, 2013. Details on the method of offering Salaatul Ayaat according to the rules of Ayatullah ul-Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah protect him) can be found here. By: admin Thu 12 Dhul Hijjah 1434AH / 17 October 2013 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE on Saturday 10th December 2011 Moon rise (GMT) – Start time of prayer of some cities Birmingham -15:53 Chelmsford -15:47 Leeds -15:44 Leicester – 15:49 London – 15:51 Manchester – 15:49 Paris – 15:53 Peterborough – 15:46 Portsmouth – 15:58 Sheffield – 15:46 Stockholm – 14:42 Trollhattan – 15:15 For other cities in the UK and Some western Europe countries not listed please click here and visit timeanddate.com to get your timing After making niyyat to offer Namaz-e-Ayaat, a person is allowed to say takbir and recite Surah al-Hamd and then divide the verses of the other Surah into five parts, and recite one verse or more or less, and thereafter perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and recite another part of the Surah (without reciting Surah al-Hamd) and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action, and finish that Surah before performing the fifth Ruku. For example, he may say: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim with the niyyat of reciting Surah al-Ikhlas, and perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Qul huwallahu Ahad, and perform another Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Allahus Samad, and perform the third Ruku. Thereafter he should stand up again and say, Lam yalid walam yulad, and perform the fourth Ruku. Then he should stand up again and say, Walam yakullahu Kufuwan ahad, and then perform two Sajdah and then rise for the second Rak’at, the same way as the first Rak’at. At the end, he should recite tashahhud and Salam after the two Sajdah. It is also permissible to divide a Surah into less than five parts. In that event, however, it is necessary that when the Surah is over, one should recite Surah al-Hamd before the next Ruku. (source http://www.al-islam.org/laws/ayaat.html) By: admin Fri 14 Muharram 1433AH / 9 December 2011 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE on 15th JUNE, 2011 The longest total lunar eclipse since July 2000 will occur on Wednesday June 15, 2011 As the moon rises above the south-eastern horizon shortly after 21:00 BST it will be fully eclipsed by the Shadow of the Earth in space. It may be difficult to see as it will probably be quite dark. The eclipse will last for around another hour and it will get easier to see as it gains altitude. By 22:00 BST the Moon will be passing out from the Earth’s shadow and by 22:30 BST will appear quite strange as half of it will still be eclipsed and the other half will seem much brighter. It will all be over by just after 23:00 BST Total lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a deep shadow through which the moon then travels through. From the Earth, the moon will appear to darken and turn a deep red before eventually returning to normal. Salaatul Ayaat recommended to be recited between 21:30 and 22:00 BST (British Summer Time). By: admin Tue 12 Rajab 1432AH / 14 June 2011 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse Partial Solar Eclipse: 4 Jan 2011 1516. Namaz-e-Ayaat consists of two Rak’ats, and there are five Ruku in each. Its method is as follows: After making niyyat of offering the prayers, one should say takbir (Allahu Akbar) and recite Surah al-Hamd and the other Surah, and then perform the Ruku. Thereafter, he should stand and recite Surah al-Hamd and a Surah and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action five times, and, when he stands after the fifth Ruku, he should perform two Sajdah, and then stand up to perform the second Rak’at in the same manner as he has done in the first. Then he should recite tashahhud and Salam. 1517. * Namaz-e-Ayaat can also be offered in the following manner: After making niyyat to offer Namaz-e-Ayaat, a person is allowed to say takbir and recite Surah al-Hamd and then divide the verses of the other Surah into five parts, and recite one verse or more or less, and thereafter perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and recite another part of the Surah (without reciting Surah al-Hamd) and then perform another Ruku. He should repeat this action, and finish that Surah before performing the fifth Ruku. For example, he may say: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim with the niyyat of reciting Surah al-Ikhlas, and perform the Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Qul huwallahu Ahad, and perform another Ruku. He should then stand up and say, Allahus Samad, and perform the third Ruku. Thereafter he should stand up again and say, Lam yalid walam yulad, and perform the fourth Ruku. Then he should stand up again and say, Walam yakullahu Kufuwan ahad, and then perform two Sajdah and then rise for the second Rak’at, the same way as the first Rak’at. At the end, he should recite tashahhud and Salam after the two Sajdah. It is also permissible to divide a Surah into less than five parts. In that event, however, it is necessary that when the Surah is over, one should recite Surah al-Hamd before the next Ruku. 1518. There is no harm if in one Rak’at of Namaz-e-Ayaat, a person after Surah Al Hamd recites another Surah five times, and in the second Rak’at recites Surah Al Hamd, and divides the other Surah into five parts. 1519. * The things which are obligatory and Mustahab in daily prayers are also obligatory and Mustahab in Namaz-e-Ayaat. However, if Namaz-e-Ayaat is offered in congregation, one may say ‘As-salaat’ three times in place of Adhan and Iqamah. If the prayer is not being offered in congregation, it is not necessary to say anything. 1520. It is Mustahab that the person offering Namaz-e-Ayaat should say takbir before and after Ruku, and after the fifth and tenth Ruku he should say Sami’allahu liman hamida before takbir. 1521. It is Mustahab that qunut be recited before the second, fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth Ruku, but it will be sufficient if qunut is recited only before the tenth Ruku. 1522. If a person doubts as to how many Rak’ats he has offered in Namaz-e-Ayaat, and is unable to arrive at any decision, his prayer is void. 1523. * If a person doubts whether he is in the last Ruku of the first Rak’at, or in the first Ruku of the second Rak’at, and he cannot arrive at any decision, his Namaz-e-Ayaat is void. But if he doubts whether he has performed four Ruku or five, and if the doubt takes place before he goes into Sajdah, he should perform the Ruku about which he is doubtful. But if he has reached the stage of Sajdah, he should ignore his doubt. 1524. * Every Ruku of Namaz-e-Ayaat is a Rukn, and if any addition or deduction takes place in them, the prayer is void. Similarly, if an omission takes place inadvertently, or, as a precaution, an addition is made to it unintentionally, the prayers will be void. By: admin Mon 28 Muharram 1432AH / 3 January 2011 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse Partial Solar Eclipse: 21 August 2017 A Partial Solar Eclipse will be visible for those residing in the UK on Monday 21 August 2017. In London, the Partial Eclipse begins at 19:40 (7:40pm) with maximum eclipse at 20:04 (8:04pm). Partial Eclipse ends at 20:28 (8:28pm). Mu’mineen are requested to recite Namaz-e-Ayaat between 19:40 and 20:28. Arrangements have been made for Salaat to be recited via congregation at our centre at 19:45 (7:45pm) Total Lunar Eclipse: Tue 21 Dec 2010 By: admin Mon 14 Muharram 1432AH / 20 December 2010 Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Eclipse	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1820
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__label__cc	0.735122	0.264878	Imprivata Healthcare News Watch 4/8/13 Vlad Dimitrov Many of us at the Imprivata Lexington office are enjoying ballpark food today as we gear up to watch the Red Sox play Baltimore in the home opening game. Whether you’re a sports fan or an avid runner prepping for next week’s Boston Marathon, check out our Healthcare News Watch this week! Today, we are following stories of how big data could save U.S. citizens as much as $450 billion, Health IT predictions for 2018 and innovative ways of using digital pens in the UK. What are you reading this week? Big Data Use Could Save $450 Billion in Healthcare Costs FierceHealthIT - Big data could help U.S. citizens save as much as $450 billion in healthcare costs, but fundamental change is necessary to meeting such goals, according to a new analysis published this month by consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Among some of the changes needed, according to the analysis, is a continuation of the move away from fee-for-service care, as well as recognition on the part of both providers and patients that data can be an effective tool. Health IT In 2018: Crystal Ball Predictions InformationWeek Online - In a new paper in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), three health IT experts summarize the progress made in the field to date, list the barriers that remain, and make predictions about what will happen in health IT over the next five years. Donald W. Simborg, Don Eugene Detmer and Eta S. Berner, who forecasted the current explosion of health IT in a 2005 article now predict that by 2018 we can expect, among others, near universal EHR adoption, breakthrough user interfaces, emphasis on clinical decision support systems and more. Mobile Tech Helps NHS Reach Remote Patients InformationWeek Online - Healthcare workers providing in-home care use digital pens to send patient information to and from hospital records systems. Making use of technology from Swedish firm Anoto, a provider of digital writing solutions, nurses write information on specially designed digitized forms within their Patient Held Record (hardware that stays with patients in their own homes). That data is sent via Bluetooth to their phone, which then sends the data to the Trust's server, where it is decrypted and picked up by the SCI Store system by FTP. COVID-19 has created additional digital identity management challenges in healthcare, Imprivata survey reveals Imprivata named one of the IGA solution providers focused entirely on healthcare market in latest Gartner Report Imprivata was in the news yesterday morning. Didn’t notice? Good.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1829
__label__wiki	0.698976	0.698976	Saradha Scam: Supreme Court Bench Says CBI Report Against Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Reveals ‘Something Very, Very Serious’ Asking Kumar to reply within ten days to the CBI status report, the bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, said, "We will later determine the charges and counter-charges after hearing from both the sides." Published: March 26, 2019 4:21 PM IST Edited by Smriti Sinha EmailFollow New Delhi: Hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI’s) contempt plea against the West Bengal government in Saradha scam probe, a bench of Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the agency’s report against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar reveals “something very, very serious”. Also Read - Ahead of Talks, SC Panel Member Says Will Seek Views of Farmers, Stakeholders on Farm Laws Asking Kumar to reply within ten days to the CBI status report, the bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, said, “We will later determine the charges and counter-charges after hearing from both the sides.” Also Read - Deadlock Continues as Centre-farmers Talks Remain Inconclusive, Next Meet on Jan 19 The bench, which also comprises Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna, said as the CBI’s status report was filed in a sealed cover, it could not pass any order without hearing the other side. Also Read - Breaking News January 15 Updates In its last hearing, the Supreme Court had directed CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla to provide information in support of tampering and destruction of call data records by Kumar, who was then heading the West Bengal Special Investigation Team (SIT) while probing the chit fund case. The Supreme Court had, last month, also declined to monitor the Saradha scam probe, saying it was not inclined to set up a monitoring committee after investors moved the court to appoint a watchdog in the case. The investors sought a monitoring committee or a monitoring mechanism to overlook the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A little after that, Rajeev Kumar, who was then the Kolkata Police Commissioner, was posted as ADG and IGP, Criminal Investigation Department (CID), West Bengal. Anuj Sharma was appointed as the new Kolkata Police Commissioner in Kumar’s place. Rajeev KumarSaradha scamSupreme Court Published Date: March 26, 2019 4:21 PM IST	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1830
__label__wiki	0.644701	0.644701	Kamindu Mendis bowls with both hands in U-19 World Cup 2016 Former Sri Lankan skipper Hashan Tillakaratne had also used both hands in the same over in the 1996 World Cu Published: February 4, 2016 3:17 PM IST By India.com Sports Desk Email Cricket is slowly moving towards having players who can do a bit of bit of everything. Glenn Maxwell and David Warner of Australia are stand-out examples — both batsmen have had trysts with their non-batting hands, and passed the test with flying colours. Vidarbha’s Akshay Karnewar also grabbed eyeballs in the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament recently with his medium pacers. Reportedly, even AB de Villiers is adept while playing with his left-hand. Also Read - This Country Will Resume International Flights After Christmas Here, Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, a natural left hander bowled with his left hand when there were two right handers in the middle in a group game against Pakistan during the U-19 World Cup. Then, when a left hander came in, he started using his right hand from around the wicket. Mendis is not even the first Sri Lankan to pull off the feat. Former Sri Lankan skipper Hashan Tillakaratne had also used both hands in the same over in the 1996 World Cup, in a group game against Kenya. Also Read - Cyclone Burevi: Public Holiday Declared in 5 Districts of Kerala, Several Flights Cancelled From the looks of it, there will be a plethora of ambidextrous cricketers in the years to come. Mendis, the 17-year-old middle all-rounder from Galle had stated that he had been working on the art from since his childhood days. “When I was in school, I practised with both hands. In the nets, when a right-handed batsman is batting I bowl left-arm and when a left-handed batsman is batting, I bowl off spin,” Mendis told Cricbuzz. Watch the video below: Also Read - Cyclone Burevi Races Towards Tamil Nadu, Kerala; to Make Landfall in Sri Lanka Today For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Sports News on India.com. ICC U-19 World CupKamindu MendisSri Lanka	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1831
__label__cc	0.6291	0.3709	Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council Community Broadcasting Network: President Donna Marie Fisher on inauguration day, November 17, 2020 Face masks and other COVID precautions in Crow/Cheyenne Country By Clara Caufield Native Sun News Today Columnist nativesunnews.today The COVID cases and related deaths in Montana and Wyoming continue to rise, the tribal people on reservations seemingly among the hardest hit. While it has slowed down in Rosebud County, northern half of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, Big Horn County consisting of the Crow reservation and half of Northern Cheyenne continues to report dozens of new cases each day and both Reservations are daily losing loved ones to the virus, especially the elders. Though many of the deceased had other health problems, were it not for the COVID most of them could probably have lived for many more years. One friend put it this way: “We are losing whole books from our library of oral tradition.” According to the Governor’s daily report, other Montana Reservations show no sign of relief: Fort Peck, Blackfeet, Flathead, etc. daily experience alarming numbers of new cases. At Wind River, the sole Wyoming Reservation, the virus is running rampant. Even the Arapaho Chairman has it. Just as it is off the reservation, there are people who resist some of the recommended precautions especially wearing masks and avoiding small social gatherings. Difference being, most of the Indians who resist masks probably aren’t Donald Trump fans. We are a very social close-knit people. Finding comfort in the company of family and friends during times of stress and grief is a more normal thing for us than many Americans who, in my opinion, have already been socially isolated before the current pandemic. There is a very intricately connected community on reservations, yet on many such as Northern Cheyenne, for example, people are adapting, the required masking now commonly followed there. That could be a primary reason that the number of new cases back home are declining. Avoiding small social gatherings is more difficult. Health officials recommend that no more than 10 gather at a time. Heck, more people than that often live in one household on the reservation due to housing shortages. And funerals? These rituals of closure are so important to our people; gathering for wakes, services and internment followed by a community meal are ways for our community to support one another, especially during times of grief. It may be impossible to escape an Indian funeral without a close hug. Unfortunately, these traditional types of funeral gatherings are suspected of spreading the virus, it now recommended by funeral homes and tribal officials to only have graveside services for immediate family. Speaking of hugging, a cousin of mine who is being very diligent about safety measures reports several “serial” huggers on the reservation, hard to avoid. Contrary to the stereotype of being stoical creatures, Indians are great huggers, especially during grief and when you haven’t seen someone for a long time. If not a hug, a hearty handshake is a sign of respect, but it turns out, that too can be dangerous. What is a more intimate small gathering than a sweat? They are social in some ways, but primarily a tool for healing and prayer. NATIVE SUN NEWS TODAY Support Native media! Read the rest of the story on Native Sun News Today: Face masks and other COVID precautions in Crow/Cheyenne Country Clara Caufield can be reached at acheyennevoice@gmail.com Copyright permission Native Sun News Today clara caufield northern cheyenne sweat lodges	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1832
__label__wiki	0.737703	0.737703	COVID-19 in Indian Country The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has re-filed litigation against the U.S. Department of Treasury relating to the distribution of CARES Act funds. A federal judge recently issued two orders in Shawnee Tribe v. Mnuchin, an ongoing dispute over COVID-19 relief for tribal governments. CARES Act Decision: Shawnee Tribe v. Mnuchin The Shawnee Tribe has scored a major victory against the Trump administration in an ongoing COVID-19 funding dispute. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) "This was a shameful failure of federal relations with Indian Country," said Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona), chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Sen. Martha McSally (R-Arizona) Sen. Martha McSally (R-Arizona) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) are urging the Trump administration to give tribes more time to use the coronavirus relief fund. NAFOA (Native American Finance Officers Association) The Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General has issued Coronavirus Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions Related to Reporting and Recordkeeping (OIG-CA-20-028). NAFOA The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee Subcommittee on General Welfare Exclusion will host a virtual forum on August 26, 2020. Understanding Coronavirus Relief Fund Reporting Requirements On August 5, 2020, at 1:00 PM EDT, the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of the Inspector General will provide an overview of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) reporting requirements. Coronavirus Relief Fund Reporting and Record Retention Requirements (Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General) Tribal recipients of the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund must submit an interim report to the Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General no later than July 17, 2020. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued a statement on the expansion of the Main Street Lending Program to provide greater access to credit for nonprofit organizations. CARES Act Litigation: Chehalis Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation v. Mnuchin A dispute over $8 billion in COVID-19 relief continues, with tribes pursuing an appeal in hopes of preventing Alaska Native corporations from gaining shares of the fund. Navajo Nation Council (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah) The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller confirmed to the Office of the Speaker that deposits to the Navajo Nation from the Department of the Treasury totaled $714,189,631.47 as of June 26, 2020. National Congress of American Indians The National Congress of American Indians continues to believe that Congress intended for Title V CARES Act funding to be distributed to Indian tribal governments. Alaska Federation of Natives (Alaska) 'Alaska has a unique history of tribal self-governance and Native self-determination,' said Alaska Federation of Natives President Julie Kitka. ANCSA Regional Association (Alaska) 'The ANCSA Regional Association and Alaska Native Village Corporation Association applaud the D.C. District Court’s Decision to uphold the Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporation’s right to receive much-needed funding from Title V of the CARES Act.' A federal judge on June 26, 2020, sided with the Trump administration, holding that Alaska Native corporations are eligible for shares of the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund. CARES Act Litigation: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation v. Mnuchin The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on June 18, 2020, opened a docket for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation v. Mnuchin, one of the lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's handling of the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund. Northern Cheyenne Tribe (Montana) The Northern Cheyenne Tribe so far has received $19,465,503.73 from the CARES Act coronavirus relief fund. CARES Act Litigation: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Mnuchin The Trump administration on June 17, 2020, filed a notice in Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Mnuchin, announcing distribution of an additional $679 million from the coronavirus relief fund. 'I want the members to know that I will do all that I can to make sure the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation gets what is due, including this next distribution,' says Chairman Joseph Rupnick. • RSS • indianz@indianz.com • IHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) • NIHB COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center • NCAI COVID-19 Resources • NAFOA COVID-19 Resources • CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 • BIA CARES Act • BIE Return to Learn • Navajo Nation COVID-19 • Treasury Department CARES Act • Institutions • Tribes • Updates 116th alaska ancs arizona bia california cares act cheyenne river sioux dc democrats doi donald trump gaming h.r.748 hhs hnrc house ihs jonathan nez judiciary media meetings michigan myron lizer nafoa native america calling navajo ncai nebraska new mexico nihb oklahoma pueblo radio sba scia senate south dakota steve mnuchin tom udall treasury urban indians utah wyoming youth	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1833
__label__wiki	0.922725	0.922725	Turkey Has Become Dream Wedding Destination For Indians, 300% More Functions Expected This Year 1.2 K Shares Kriti GuptaUpdated on Mar 24, 2019, 15:11 IST India’s big fat weddings are known all-over the world. The country has witnessed a new trend of organising destination weddings. Apart from tourism, weddings have been catching the eye of foreign investors and wedding organizers. People now prefer a closed, private wedding affair which is why foreign countries have become the most-sought after destination for Indian wedding planners. India’s wedding organizers predict a 300-percent rise in Indian weddings held in Turkey this year. International news agency Anadolu reported that the culture and tourism minister of Turkey Mehmet Nuri Ersoy met Turkish representatives in an event at the Chamber of Commerce in Bodrum. Photo: Indianweddingsturkey.com Ersoy told reporters there that he expects that 2019 will turn out to be a lucrative year for Indian weddings taking place in Turkey. The country is also expected to witness a rise in the number of tourists from Iran. "I am in touch with the wedding organizers from India. They predict a 300 percent rise. One of the airline companies in India has started its flights to Turkey," Ersoy reportedly said. The minister added that there was a huge interest from Indian airlines who have started to search ways to fly to India. Low cost carrier IndiGo made its debut direct flight to Istanbul, a cultural and financial hub in Turkey. Last year, H Denis Ersoz, Culture & Tourism Counselor, Embassy of Republic of Turkey in India said that they had already hosted 20 Indian weddings last year and they wanted to increase this number to 30 this year. According to Travel Trends Today, around 1,50,000 Indian tourists arrived in Turkey in 2018.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1835
__label__wiki	0.963466	0.963466	Mahesh Thakur Modi Season 2 CM to PM trailer out, focuses on his journey from follower to leader The trailer of Modi Season 2 CM to PM is now out. The series, to be released on November 12, focuses on the PM's journey from becoming a follower to a leader. Updated : October 28, 2020, 6:34 pm Stocks crash to worst day since 2008 as pandemic fuels growth fears The Nifty plunged 8.3% to 9,590.15, its lowest close in 2-1/2 years, while the Sensex also slid about 8% to a near two-year low of 32,778.14. Updated : March 12, 2020, 6:11 pm Throwback Thursday: What makes Tu Tu Main Main different from today's saas-bahu sagas Even as over-the-top saas-bahu shows rule TRP charts, we would still prefer to watch popular 90s sit-com, Tu Tu Main Main. Delhi records 11.3°C min temp, experts say almost nil chance of cold wave conditions returning Chances of "cold day or cold wave" conditions returning to the national capital are almost over, weather experts said on Friday as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 11.3 degrees Celsius, a rise of almost two degrees from that on Thursday. Gangs groom minors for major crimes The gang wanted a relatively unknown face to bump off the TikTok star over a property dispute in South Delhi. Shararat stars Karanvir Bohra, Farida Jalal, Simple Kaul have small reunion. See pics Aditi Malik who portrayed the role of Meeta in Shararat has taken to her social media handle to share several pictures from the reunion. Updated : December 18, 2019, 5:08 pm Shruti Haasan on Frozen 2: Sisterhood is one of the most important aspects of my life Shruti Haasan, who has lent her voice to Elsa in Tamil-dubbed version of Frozen 2, said that sisterhood is a very special bond. Updated : November 14, 2019, 8:58 am Salman Khan unveils Habibi Ke Nain from Dabangg 3. Bhai fans gush over ek aur chartbuster Salman Khan released a new song, Habibi Ke Nain, from Dabangg 3. The romantic ballad is sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Shreya Ghoshal. Updated : November 13, 2019, 5:52 pm Mahesh Babu's daughter Sitara to dub for baby Elsa in Telugu version of Frozen 2 Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar's daughter Sitara will lend voice to baby Elsa in Telugu-dubbed version of Frozen 2. Salman Khan lauds Rajinikanth's Darbar motion poster: Rajni garu in full motion Salman Khan shared the Hindi motion poster of Rajinikanth's much-awaited film Darbar. Updated : November 7, 2019, 7:56 pm Man burns woman tax officer alive in her office in Telangana over suspected land dispute A woman tehsildar in Telangana was allegedly burnt alive by a man in her office on Monday over a suspected land dispute. Maharashtra power tussle: Various party MLAs extend support to Devendra Fadnavis Various issues were discussed during the meeting including loss and damage to crops due to unseasonal rain and steps taken by the state government to assist the farmers. Updated : November 1, 2019, 12:53 pm Maharashtra election result winners full list: Names of winning candidates of BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, NCP The names of all the winners from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will be declared when the counting of the votes in Maharashtra election result is over. Updated : October 25, 2019, 11:31 am Pooja Bhatt on fighting addiction: 2 years and 10 months sober. If I could do it, so can you Pooja Bhatt took to Instagram to open up about her struggle with addiction. The 47-year-old actress revealed that she has been sober for almost three years now. Salman Khan: I have worked on Dabangg 3 script. I want all the critics to criticise it Salman Khan is returning to the big screen as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 3. At the trailer launch, the actor said that he wants the critics to criticise his film as much as they want as he has worked on the script of Dabangg 3.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1836
__label__wiki	0.980726	0.980726	‘Vox Lux’ Sells to Neon: Natalie Portman’s Sudden Oscar Bid Adds a Surprising Twist to the Fall Season Portman has been through this before, but "Vox Lux" won't be an easy sell. Sep 11, 2018 9:12 am @erickohn Natalie Portman is entering Oscar season from a surprising direction: Her jarring turn as a loathsome pop star in “Vox Lux,” writer-director Brady Corbet’s dark, unconventional saga about a woman propelled into the media spotlight after a national tragedy, landed one of the Toronto International Film Festival’s biggest sales even as it divided critics and audiences. Chic distributor Neon beat out other offers for the movie in a seven-figure deal almost exactly a year after it picked up “I, Tonya” at TIFF and rushed into awards season with a successful campaign for Alison Janney as Best Supporting Actress. Now, sources say the company has similar plans for Natalie Portman, and will release the movie before the end of the year — but this time, it faces a more crowded field, and dicier odds. Last September, Neon was an ambitious newcomer to the distribution landscape with a last-minute Oscar contender on its hands. The company spent a reported $5 million on “I, Tonya,” Craig Gillespie’s dark comedic take on the Tonya Harding saga, in the immediate aftermath of its Toronto premiere — and cobbled together an awards campaign before the festival ended. It paid off in three nominations for the movie — Margot Robbie in the Best Actress category for her turn as Harding, a Best Editing nomination, and Janney as Harding’s mother. At the time, Neon was less than a year old, and the company sustained by investment outfit 30West had already launched several edgy titles to solid figures, including Sundance hit “Ingrid Goes West,” which pulled in $2.7 million in limited release. Neon’s ambition has continued to expand since then. The company bought the subversive teen comedy-thriller “Assassination Nation” out of Sundance for $10 million, marking the biggest deal of the festival for another divisive movie designed to stir up conversations about America’s destructive media obsessions, in this case through a group of young women targeted by online trolls and forced to fight for their lives. That movie, which is screening in TIFF’s Midnight Madness section and opens September 21, reflects the company’s aggressive interest in cracking the millennial-focused market dominated by A24. “Vox Lux,” which Corbet dubs “a 21st-century portrait” in the end credits, falls into a similar category with more highbrow ambitions. The movie, which begins in the late ‘90s and careens through 9/11 as the pop star’s loss of innocence comes to embody the national mood, suggests aspects of the unsettling allegorical storytelling found in Lars Von Trier’s movies (Corbet, originally an actor, appeared in Von Trier’s “Melancholia”), while Portman’s unnerving turn has generated instant recollections of her ambitious role as a disturbed ballerina in “Black Swan,” which scored her a Best Actress win seven years ago. “Vox Lux” finds the actress returning to similar territory on several fronts: The climax of the movie once again revolves around a dramatic stage performance under bright lights and flamboyant costumes. As Celeste, Portman’s dance moves were choreographed by her husband Benjamin Millepied, and the pair re-teamed for the new role, which was modeled on several pop stars’ moves. Portman also did all her own singing for the role. If Portman remains in the conversation throughout the season, the campaign will harken back to Sony Pictures Classics’ last-minute TIFF deal for “Still Alice” in 2014, which ultimately scored Julianne Moore a Best Actress Oscar. This year, however, the field is already crowded, with buzz centering on Lady Gaga for Warner Bros.’ “A Star is Born,” Olivia Colman in Fox Searchlight entry “The Favourite” (the Venice and Telluride hit skipped TIFF and will open New York Film Festival), and Melissa McCarthy as a literary forger in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”, also from Searchlight. Other contenders include two from Annapurna Pictures: Nicole Kidman in a similarly disturbing turn as a no-nonsense L.A. detective in Karyn Kusama’s “Destroyer” and newcomer KiKi Layne in Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk.” A24, which won one of its first Oscars for Brie Larson in “Room” in 2015, is not expected to be a big player this fall — but the company is planning a best actress campaign for Toni Collette in horror sensation “Hereditary,” which garnered $78 million worldwide earlier this year. And they’re gauging positive TIFF reaction to Julianne Moore’s performance in Sebastian Leilo’s English language remake “Gloria Bell.” (So far they’re keeping it in 2019.) As for “Vox Lux,” it remains unclear in which category Neon will submit the actress, since Portman doesn’t even surface in the movie until the halfway mark; the teen version of her character is played by Raffey Cassidy. The surprising newcomer remains onscreen in the second half to play her own daughter, in tense scenes with Portman’s character that underscore an ongoing cycle of estrangement. Last seen in Yorgos Lanthimos’ similarly disturbing and otherworldly “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” Cassidy herself may be an awards candidate if the movie gains significant traction among younger voters, though it will continue to alienate audiences with more conservative sensibilities. Of course, that could be a blessing in disguise — whipping up controversy could mean free publicity. “Vox Lux” is also bound to generate further conversations this fall around its opening sequence, a high school shooting that propels Celeste into sudden fame when the teen performs at a televised memorial service. That queasy hook scared off some buyers from the outset, with some wondering how the movie could even be released if a shooting took place around its opening date. Brady Corbet, Natalie Portman, and Jude Law attend a screening for “Vox Lux” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Regardless of how the “Vox Lux” campaign comes together, it will make for another unconventional awards movie on Neon’s docket this season. The company is already campaigning for “Border,” the so-called “troll sex” movie that won the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes in May. Iranian-born filmmaker Ali Abbasi’s imaginative fairy tale was a surprise hit out of that festival, and later became the Swedish Oscar submission, screening at Telluride and TIFF this fall. The company will next screen that movie at Austin’s Fantastic Fest, with an awards push planned not only for the foreign-language category but for its complex prosthetic makeup. 30West/Neon also has another TIFF 2018 acquisition, musical “Wild Rose,” starring breakout Jessie Buckley, and is releasing Sundance carryover “Monsters and Men,” Reinaldo Marcus Green’s tough ensemble piece about police brutality. Over the summer, the company released Sundance acquisition “Three Identical Strangers,” the conspiratorial documentary about triplets separated at birth, which grossed over $11 million at the box office and is considered a significant contender in the Best Documentary race. The “Vox Lux” pickup marks the latest update in a rather surprising set of acquisitions this fall. Focus Features bought Neil Jordan’s campy Isabelle Huppert vehicle “Greta” early in the festival, while WellGo USA spent a reported $2 million on cheap sci-fi thriller “Freaks.” Magnolia Pictures picked up the documentary “Divide and Conquer: The Story Of Roger Ailes” as well as the futuristic Swedish space drama “Aniara.” This Article is related to: Film and tagged Natalie Portman, Neon, TIFF, Vox Lux	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1838
__label__wiki	0.659371	0.659371	Sustainable ocean economy is the only way forward Indonesia creates expert wetlands team to revitalize development goal efforts GEF Approves $78mn to Support FAO Projects, $8mn Allocated for Indonesia Paris Agreement five years on – a renewed call for leadership Eight dead in floods, landslides in North Sumatra Interviews & Expert Opinions Indonesia Water Journal Indonesia announces site of capital city to replace sinking Jakarta A view of the area around Samboja, Kutai Kartanegara, one of two locations proposed by the government for Indonesia’s new capital. Photograph: Fachmi Rachman/AFP/Getty Images Choice of Borneo for £27bn project raises fears of forest destruction and pollution. 26 Aug 19 Source: The Guardian - Indonesia has announced plans to move its capital from the climate-threatened megalopolis of Jakarta to the sparsely populated island of Borneo, which is home to some of the world's greatest tropical rainforests. President Joko Widodo said the move was necessary because the burden on Jakarta was "too heavy", but environmentalists said the $33bn relocation needed to be carefully handled or it would result in fleeing one ecological disaster only to create another President Joko Widod announces the location of the country’s new capital city during a press conference in Jakarta. Photograph: Mast Irham/EPA As well as dire problems of pollution and traffic congestion, Jakarta suffers from severe subsidence, which makes the coastal city extremely vulnerable to rising sea levels. Poor urban planning on land that was originally swamp, along with the unregulated draining of aquifers, has left 40% of the city under sea level. The worst affected neighbourhoods are reportedly sinking 10-20cm per year – one of the fastest rates in the world. Although the government has planned huge new sea defences, Widodo has expressed frustration at the slow pace of progress. "This huge project will need to be done quickly to prevent Jakarta from sinking under the sea," he said last month. The relocation aims to ease the pressure on Jakarta by moving its administrative functions about 1,000km to Kalimantan, which is the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo (which is also shared with Malaysia and Brunei.) Jakarta will continue to be a commercial and financial centre, and the majority of its nearly 10 million residents are likely to stay. Jakarta has sucked people and money to the island of Java, which is home to 60% of the country's population and more than half of its economic activity. Kalimantan is almost four times bigger, but accounts for less than a tenth of the gross domestic production. Despite the presence of a few major cities, its population density is 38 times lower than that of Java. The government says its wants to build a smart, green city on state land near the existing urban centres of Balikpapan and Samarinda and has promised the environmental impact will be positive. "We will not disturb any existing protected forest, instead we will rehabilitate it," the planning minister Bambang Brodjonegoro, was reported as saying in the South China Morning Post. But conservationists fear the plan – and the surge in the number of newcomers – may put further pressure on the rainforest habit species, such as the orangutan. "The government must make sure that the new capital is not built in a conservation or protected area," the Greenpeace Indonesia campaigner Jasmine Putri told AFP. Known as Kalimantan, Indonesia's section of Borneo – the island it shares with Malaysia and Brunei – is home to major mining activities as well as rainforests, and is one of the few places on Earth with orangutans in their natural habitat. 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__label__wiki	0.96232	0.96232	US Airways grounds plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after pilot finds hole in fuselage; plane to remain grounded until Wednesday while FBI investigates Mar 30, 2011 – Associated Press By Lorena Madrigal Original Headline: Pre-flight inspection finds hole in fuselage in US Airways jet after Philly-Charlotte flight Hospitality, Leisure & Travel CHARLOTTE, North Carolina , March 30, 2011 (Associated Press) – A US Airways plane was grounded after a pilot making a pre-flight inspection found a hole in the fuselage and the FBI is investigating. The hole near the rear of the plane was found after it arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Monday from Philadelphia. The airline said there were no apparent problems during the flight. Passengers who were going to be on the plane for its next flight were put on other flights, the airline said. Michelle Mohr, a spokeswoman for US Airways Group Inc., said the airline called the FBI because "it looked like it could have been" a bullet hole. "It's very small," she said. "This pilot has a heck of an eye." Mohr said the hole in the Boeing 737 is being repaired and the plane will return to flying on Wednesday. The plane seats 144 people, although it wasn't clear how many were on the flight from Philadelphia on Monday. Transportation Safety Administration spokesman Jon Allen said his agency is cooperating with the FBI investigation. Charlotte airport director Jerry Orr and the FBI did not return messages Tuesday. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said Tuesday that her agency also will ensure the aircraft is airworthy before it's put back in service, although that doesn't mean an FAA inspector will physically check the plane, she said. "The airline has the mechanics. They have the manuals. They have skills and capability and authority to do those repairs. They do the required record keeping and then we can inspect that if necessary," she said. Besides bullets, holes can be caused by metal fatigue or lightning. In October, a cabin lost air pressure when a hole ripped open in the fuselage of an American Airlines flight from Miami bound for Boston. In that case, the pilot had to make an emergency landing. © 2021 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1840
__label__cc	0.655952	0.344048	What to expect when you're Connecting: Seafood eateries at ICNY Our favorite choices for some incredible seafood plates during Inman Connect New York It’s a known fact that New York has some of the finest cuisine in the world, and that’s especially true when it comes to seafood — the restaurants here have access to the cream of the daily-catch crop, and it shows. When you’re in the mood for seafood, there’s really no substitute, and thankfully there are several top-rated restaurants that serve up daily catches galore within easy travel distance of the Inman Connect New York stomping grounds. A few of our favorite options for a seafood lunch or dinner are below — enjoy! 1. CajunSea & Oyster Bar 32 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 As the name gives away, CajunSea is all about both Cajun food and seafood (and where the two intersect is where the magic happens). The sedate dining room feels miles away from Times Square even though it’s just a few blocks south, so it’s a nice place to come when you want or need a quiet conversation with friends as an intermission from Inman Connect. You can’t go wrong with a seafood boil — choose an already-built combo boil or select your own seafood, then choose your flavor (garlic butter or Cajun classic) and your spice level, and figure out what you want on the side — classic sides include corn and potatoes, but you can also get asparagus, broccoli, rice, garlic bread and other offerings. The lobster mac and cheese on the appetizer list is another favorite, as is the creamy seafood pasta on the main list, but if you’re in the mood for jambalaya or a burger or even a grilled tofu sandwich, CajunSea has got you covered. 2. Legasea Seafood Brasserie 485 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018 Reservations are encouraged at Legasea, especially for groups, so if you know this seafood restaurant is on your must-try list while you’re at Inman Connect, book yourself a spot today. The eatery specializes in local, sustainable dishes, many of which you simply won’t find anywhere else — such as the spicy crab beignets (with chipotle creme fraiche and butter powder) or the shellfish “towers.” The 36th Street Tower comes with oysters from both the East and West Coasts, prawn cocktail, littleneck clams, chilled lobster , marinated mushrooms, tuna tartare and a cucumber salad; the 7th Avenue Tower includes everything that the 36th Street Tower offers in larger portions, plus king crab legs. Save room for the build-your-own-sundae bar with both ice cream and sorbet, a worthy finish to a decadent meal. 3. Blue Seafood Bar Blue Seafood specializes in seafood with a Mediterranean sensibility — served as tapas or small plates, although main dishes and even pizza are also available. There’s also a charcuterie and cheese menu, plus salads and bruschettas, but most people frequent Blue for either the oysters, the crudo or the tapas menu (and the wine list is impressive if you’re a closet or in-the-open oenophile). As far as crudos go, try the tuna tartare or go all-in and order the chef’s crudo plate, featuring a rotating chef’s selection of three different options; on the tapas menu, the seared sea scallops and fritta mista (crispy calamari, shrimp, scallop and zucchini with fresh lemon and herbs) are worth trying. 4. Oceana Restaurant The dining area at Oceana is as vast as … well, you know … so if your group has a hankering for seafood, this might be your best option. There are also private dining rooms available, but you may want to call ahead to ensure you can be seated there. In addition to the usual oyster and chilled menus you’ll find at seafood restaurants all over the city, Oceana offers a number of dinners for indulging yourself or for sharing — the Poseidon, for example, serves five to eight people — and the vegetarian menu is more sizable than most seafood restaurants are able to offer, so this is a good choice for mixed groups. Try the lobster bolognese (lobster served over spaghetti with light herbs and a shallot garlic tomato broth) or the seared scallops (served with black truffles and potato puree). 5. Ocean Prime 123 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 Ocean Prime has several locations around the country, including Beverly Hills, Boston, Washington, D.C. and more, but don’t let that stop you from frequenting the New York outpost, which is lauded for good reason. If you’ve got time for an early evening repast, the theatre menu is available from 4 to 6 p.m. and features three courses for $65 — soup or salad, a second course accompanied by shrimp scampi, crab cake or sea scallops and your choice of side, plus either butter cake or chocolate peanut butter torte for dessert. There are also lunch and dinner menus specifically crafted for the gluten-free crowd; try the Chilean sea bass and save some room for the popular ten-layer carrot cake if you can. 6. Blue Fin 1567 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 Blue Fin is a favorite of the theater-going crowd who’s looking for a bite of sushi or seafood before their Broadway experience. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can always squeeze in a morning visit for some smoked salmon if you’ve missed the midday or evening meals, but you should really try to make it during one of those times if you want to try the best Blue Fin has to offer. Some of the most popular rolls include the tuna, soft shell crab, the truffle rainbow roll and the barbecue eel roll; if you’re looking for an appetizer to share, the lobster and shrimp spring rolls with spicy-sweet coconut dipping sauce come highly recommended, and for an entree, try the glazed MSC Chilean sea bass (with sesame-roasted eggplant, crispy rice and lemongrass soy). 7. Luke’s Lobster Times Square 700 8th Ave New York, New York, NY 10036 As seafood restaurants go, Luke’s Lobster is about as unpretentious as it gets: The place serves Maine-style lobster rolls and two varieties of chowder — clam and lobster with corn. You can also get a crab roll, shrimp roll or Luke’s Trio (all three on one sandwich), but regulars know that you’re best off with the old faithful lobster roll: a quarter-pound chilled, wild-caught lobster on a bun with special seasoning, lemon melted butter and mayonnaise. This Luke’s location is inside the ROW Hotel, so it’s a good place for a grab-and-go lunch if you’re in a rush — but hopefully you’ve got time to order and try a Luke’s Blueberry Lemonade to drink with your roll, with just a hint of honey to sweeten up your meal. 8. The Sea Grill Rockefeller Plaza, 19 W 49th St, New York, NY 10020 The view from the Sea Grill is one of the best in the city; it overlooks the Rockefeller ice-skating rink (open until April), and although you’d be safest to make a reservation if you want to sit by the window, the second and third tiers away from the view still give you a nice enough scope of the rink. This is an iconic seafood restaurant that’s designed to impress, with caviar service and sushi platters. The jumbo lump crab cake is not-to-be-missed, so order it as an appetizer to share or as your own first or main course, but the red snapper and the surf-and-turf options are also well worth your time (and money). A prix fixe menu is also available if you want a little bit of everything. 9. Le Bernardin 155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019 When it comes to French seafood, nobody does it quite like Le Bernardin; this eatery by chef Eric Ripert is Michelin-starred and is the only restaurant to maintain a full four-star rating from The New York Times throughout five separate reviews. There are three tasting menus if you decide to opt for a smorgasbord experience (including a vegetarian tasting menu, so you can bring your seafood-eschewing friends if you like), but you’ll also be satisfied with any of the regular lunch or dinner offerings at Le Bernardin, which is known for preparing simple, fresh seafood and allowing the ingredients to shine. The seared langoustine with a foie gras crouton and balsamic-truffle vinaigrette is one of the main standouts, as is the baked lobster, and if you can, save room for dessert — try the maple-roasted figs or the s’more reconstruction (warm chocolate fondant, smoked chocolate and Peruvian chocolate ice cream). 10. Estiatorio Milos Estiatorio Milos has assorted locations worldwide, including in Montreal, Athens, London and even at sea; if you’re seeking a purely Greek seafood experience, this is where you’ll find it. The menu changes with the catch of the day, but if you’re able to get there between 5 and 6 p.m., try the pre-theatre menu for $49 for three courses, which includes some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant for your first and second courses, plus dessert — karydopita (Greek walnut cake with honey lavender ice cream), Greek yogurt topped with crumbled baklava, or fresh fruit. The dishes at Milos are meant to be shared, so bring some friends and try the lunch or dinner a la carte options — the grilled octopus and Maryland crab cake are both popular items, and if you’d rather try some of the turf at this seafood restaurant, you can’t go wrong with the charbroiled lamb chops. Did we miss your favorite seafood restaurant to frequent when you’re at Inman Connect New York? Tell us about it in the comments! Discover the opportunities in a changing market at Inman Connect New York, January 29 – February 1. Jumpstart 2019 with tactical takeaways, unlimited networking and thought-provoking speakers. Learn more. Thinking about bringing your team? You may qualify for special group perks! Contact us to learn more. 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__label__wiki	0.636619	0.636619	Banking, Finance & Investment Public Relations & Investor Relations Art Education in India: A panel discussion to investigate Interdisciplinary art approaches Kalayog Art Collective is hosting a panel discussion on 'Interdisciplinary Approaches in Indian Art Education with Reference to Visual Art Practices' on 20 December at 5 pm. The event is virtual and open to all; those interested can register for free from our webpage- http://www.kalayog.com/events/panel-discussion. [INPRwire, Fri Dec 18 2020] Kalayog Art Collective is hosting a panel discussion on 'Interdisciplinary Approaches in Indian Art Education with Reference to Visual Art Practices' on 20 December at 5 pm. The event is virtual and open to all; those interested can register for free from our webpage- http://www.kalayog.com/events/panel-discussion. Panellists include artists and art educators like Suresh BV, Sanchayan Ghosh, Shivaji Panikker and Shukla Sawant while Shatavisha Mustafi will moderate the talk. The discussion will be focused on interdisciplinary practices in the visual arts, and the panellists will be speaking about their own experience as educators with varied backgrounds. It will discuss a whole range of interdisciplinary artistic practices and pedagogical procedures involved in visual art milieu. While the importance of interdisciplinary art practices has been a widely discussed topic, the panel will scrutinise whether art education equips us with the necessary resources and infrastructure for the same. Thus, it becomes important to discuss these versatile artistic approaches by mapping the contemporary currents in the field. By bringing together distinguished artists and art educators who work in diverse fields, kalayog aims to create dialogue across schools of different practices. The task for thinkers such as those in the panel for this talk is to discuss such difficulties and elucidate the possibilities, drawbacks, concerns and endeavours of interdisciplinary approaches in Indian art practices. The theme of the discussion is also one of Kalayog Art Collective's focus - bringing together artists, poets, performers, filmmakers and writers from diverse fields together on one platform while creating a dialogue across practices and communities. Through this panel discussion, which was preceded by a series of talks with artists (available on the collective's Facebook page), this non-profit organisation intends to further their quest to analyse, reflect and archive diverse artistic practices. Panellists - Suresh BV is Professor at SN School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad. He is an eminent artist and art educator, who has exhibited his works widely in India and abroad. Shivaji K Panikkar is one of India's foremost art historians and art educators, who currently teaches at Ambedkar University, Delhi. Sanchayan Ghosh is a renowned artist and art educator, who was educated in and currently teaches at Santiniketan, Viswa Bharati University. Shukla Sawant is an art educator, with a significant body of work as an art critic. She currently teaches at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, JNU. Shatavisha Mustafi is a curator, writer and art student who has presented her across India. She currently pursues her MPhil in Visual Students from SAA, JNU. About Kalayog Kalayog Art collective is a platform for poets, performers, filmmakers, writers and artists from all disciplines. As the name suggests, Kalayog aims to blend the art worlds by blurring its boundaries. This collective acts as a bridge between 'kalakar' and 'kalapremi' while bringing together arts from all over India. Kalayog provides an accessible platform for upcoming artists and art writers to present their work. The collective further undertakes archival projects which would help individuals as well as institutions to access these contents without any monetary barriers. Ultimately, Kalayog will be a platform to help artists to be seen, heard, and recognised globally. Company: Kalayog Art Collective Contact Name: Kalayog Art Collective Contact Email: contact@kalayog.com Update your content Global networks: ClickPress \| GBnewswire \| theGazette Regional networks: Africa \| Asia \| Europe \| Middle East \| South America \| United States National networks: Australia \| Canada \| Ireland \| India \| United Arab Emirates \| New Zealand \| United Kingdom \| South Africa ©2007-2020 INPRwire / specialnoise	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1843
__label__wiki	0.755061	0.755061	MainTags listBahrain-Israel deal Watch: UAE ambassador lights Hanukkah candles Arutz Sheva Staff , 12/13/2020, 11:34 AM (Israeli Embassy to the US) Talking peace & normalization with Muslim activist Loay Alshareef Yoni Kempinski, Dubai ,12/10/2020, 3:57 PM Saudi Prince calls Israeli PM a liar: 'How can you believe him?' 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not Israel Bahraini journalist says Israel could destroy Iran with its weapons arsenal, but has held back while Islamic Republic continues aggression.i24NEWS, 11/18/2020, 6:28 PM Bahrain announces plans to open embassy in Israel Foreign Minister Ashkenazi meets Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of BahrainArutz Sheva Staff, 11/18/2020, 2:06 PM Gantz believes Biden will continue 'Abraham Accord' trend "Instead of unilateral annexation", Defense Minister Gantz said in the Knesset, "we are forging an alliance that strengthens our securityArutz Sheva, 11/10/2020, 6:31 PM Bahrain applauds Guatemala, Estonia for sanctioning Hezbollah The Gulf state said these were important steps in fighting extremist ideology.Eitan Divinsky, 10/25/2020, 8:15 PM Bahrain will combat anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism & Israel's delegitimization United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism signed agreement with Bahrain’s 'King Hamad Centre for Peaceful Coexistence'Yoni Kempinski, 10/25/2020, 1:07 AM Report: Israel operated secret embassy in Bahrain Israel has been conducting undercover diplomacy in Bahrain for more than a decade, according to Axios report.Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/22/2020, 5:10 AM White House: Bahrain and Israel will advance a Strategic Agenda for peace and prosperity White House welcomes signing of joint communique on establishment of ties between Israel and Bahrain.Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/20/2020, 4:04 AM Trump envoy: Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive Trump's Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz says Trump's push for Israeli-Arab rapprochement is gaining momentum.Elad Benari, 10/19/2020, 3:11 AM ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain ISIS spokesman calls for attacks in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Israel's normalization accords with the UAE and Bahrain.Elad Benari, 10/19/2020, 2:00 AM NSC head in Bahrain: We are members of one family - the family of Abraham National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat and Bahraini Foreign Minister sign joint communique on establishment of relations.Ido Ben Porat, 10/18/2020, 11:29 PM 'Israel is extending its hand in peace to the people of Bahrain' Joint Israeli-American delegation arrives in Manama to formally establish diplomatic relations between Israel and Bahrain.Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/18/2020, 3:26 PM Israel and Bahrain to sign joint declaration on establishing ties Joint Israeli-US delegation to visit Manama on Sunday, sign “joint communique on establishing peaceful and diplomatic relations”.Arutz Sheva North America Staff, 10/16/2020, 11:21 PM Saudi official blasts PA for condemning UAE, Bahrain deals Former Saudi intelligence chief: Palestinian leadership always bets on the losing side, and that comes at a price.Elad Benari, 10/6/2020, 6:42 AM Bahrain UK ambassador meets Jewish families Bahrain ambassador to UK met members of Jewish community.Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/3/2020, 11:20 PM Syria affirms opposition to normalization deals with Israel Syria makes first official response to Israel's agreements with the UAE and Bahrain: No to any agreements with the Israeli enemy.Elad Benari, 10/2/2020, 6:34 AM Hamas working with the opposition in Bahrain Senior officials in Hamas and other PA organizations are coordinating positions against normalization with opposition groups in Bahrain.Dalit Halevi, 10/2/2020, 5:06 AM Mossad chief visits Bahrain Bahrain's official news agency reports that Mossad chief Yossi Cohen visited the country and met with local intelligence leaders.Ido Ben Porat, 10/2/2020, 3:14 AM Report: Saudis urged UAE and Bahrain to sign deal with Israel Report: Saudi Arabia quietly urged UAE and Bahrain to sign deal with Israel, but is unlikely to ink similar deal before US election.Elad Benari, Canada, 9/26/2020, 12:08 AM Bahraini King: Deal with Israel affirms commitment for peace Bahraini King calls for efforts to achieve "two-state solution" for Israel-PA conflict.Elad Benari, 9/25/2020, 4:07 AM 'Another country will sign a deal with Israel in the next day or two' US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft says another Arab country will sign a peace deal with Israel in the "next day or two".Elad Benari, 9/23/2020, 11:26 PM Senior Israeli delegation flies to Bahrain for peace treaty talks Delegation travels to Bahrain for talks on drafting comprehensive peace treaty between countries.Mordechai Sones, 9/23/2020, 11:46 AM 'It's a new world' the head of Bahrain's Jewish community tells Arutz Sheva "The King of Bahrain realized the only way forward is by giving. There are going to be lots of new ideas, and it's going to be great."Yoni Kempinski, 9/22/2020, 2:35 PM Jews of Bahrain Most of Bahrain’s Jews fled to Israel and of the 800 living there in 1948, there remain 40.Op-ed.Larry Gordon, 9/21/2020, 12:24 PM Bahrain: Dozens protest normalization of ties with Israel Demonstrators near Manama hoist Bahraini and PLO flags, shout: "Normalization is betrayal".Arutz Sheva North America Staff, 9/19/2020, 12:48 AM Bipartisan House bill backs deals with UAE, Bahrain Bipartisan group of House representatives introduce legislation formally supporting US-brokered agreements between Israel, UAE and Bahrain.Elad Benari, Canada, 9/18/2020, 11:56 PM Mossad chief on joining politics: I have not yet decided Mossad head describes what preceded the signing of the agreements with the Arab countries: Years of contacts that are managed very gently.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/17/2020, 6:39 AM Watch: Trump says even liberal media supportive of peace deals Pres. Trump announced an FBI agent was pleading guilty in spying on President's campaign, touts Middle East peace deals.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/16/2020, 5:07 PM Trump nominated for 2 Nobel Peace Prizes The Washington Post reported Pres. Trump has been nominated for a second Nobel Peace Prize after Israel signed agreements with UAE/Bahrain.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/16/2020, 4:28 PM Bezalel Smotrich: 'I prefer Bennett to Netanyahu for prime minister' 'Netanyahu said peace must be made from a place of power, I'm definitely happy about normalization agreements,' MK Smotrich says.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/16/2020, 11:20 AM Minister Regev speaks to Bahraini counterpart The two discuss cooperation in various sectors of transportation following agreement between two countries.Elad Benari, 9/16/2020, 4:08 AM Israel and Bahrain - a timeline to peace From the legislation against Hezbollah, to meetings at the peace workshop. These are the events which led up to the agreement with Bahrain.Arutz Sheva, 9/16/2020, 12:21 AM 'I have devoted my life to ensure the future of Israel' PM Netanyahu's full speech at the White House signing ceremony for peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, 9/15/2020, 11:19 PM Jared Kushner gives Torah scroll to the King of Bahrain After King of Bahrain tells Trump local Jews have a wonderful synagogue but no kosher Torah scroll, Kushner gives king a Torah scroll.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/15/2020, 8:18 AM Oslo architect: Netanyahu corrected relations with Arab countries Former Minister Dr. Yossi Beilin welcomes peace agreements with Gulf states and rejects assertions that the left is bitter over them.Rafael Levy, 9/15/2020, 6:06 AM Jewish leaders celebrate signing of Israel's agreements with UAE and Bahrain Leaders of Conference of Presidents will be participating in Tuesday's historic ceremonies at the White House.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/15/2020, 5:43 AM Bahraini minister: Normalizing ties with Israel protects our interests Bahrain's interior minister says normalizing ties with Israel strengthens the country's strategic partnership with the United States.Elad Benari, 9/15/2020, 4:28 AM Masks will not be mandatory at White House ceremony Senior US official: The ceremony will take place on an open lawn and we will maintain as much distance as possible.Ido Ben Porat, 9/15/2020, 3:03 AM 'Huge problems' with social distancing protocols at White House? 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Ashkenazi praises US Pres. Trump for efforts to further normalization, promises to strengthen ties with other countries.Eitan Divinsky, 9/12/2020, 10:18 PM World Jewish Congress president: 'Winds of change across the Middle East' World Jewish Congress welcomes announced normalization between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/12/2020, 8:44 PM Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement 'When Arab neighbors understand that the nation of Israel will never leave, regional stability and peace become possible,' Bennett says.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/12/2020, 8:29 PM 'A historic moment we never expected to see in our lifetime' Head of Jewish community in Bahrain praises agreement to normalize ties between Israel and Bahrain.Arutz Sheva North America Staff, 9/12/2020, 1:04 AM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1845
__label__cc	0.551386	0.448614	{{:~var.showTitle}} {{:link.url}} {{/}} {{title}} {{:link.url}} {{/}} Learn More About JoCo Native Emily Wallace and Her Delicious New Book Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:00 PM by Ashby Brame “I grew-up in Smithfield. My Dad and his brother owned Heavner-Wallace Implement Company – which started as a mule company a very long time ago. But I was always around farms and farmers in the region,” says Emily Wallace, as I kick-off our time together with a question about growing-up with a love for food. The answer, it turns out, is that Emily had no more love for food growing-up than any of us southern born and southern bred children can claim. I’ve talked at length in other blogs about how I feel the making, giving, receiving, and sharing of food is integrally tied to my personality. Emily and I share similar Johnston-County-based upbringings and so much of our conversation ends-up being a conversation about the philosophy of southern food as much as it ends-up being about Emily’s new book. “Road Sides: An Illustrated Companion to Dining and Driving in the American South” is both written and illustrated by Smithfield-native Emily Wallace; her first book, but by no means her first foray into food writing. Lovers of the annual Ham & Yam Festival might have already read Emily’s article on the history of that event in “Ham to Ham Combat: The Tale of Two Smithfields” which she wrote a few years ago for Gravy magazine and for which she was a James Bread Award Finalist in Humor. And so, from two JoCo girls with a love of all things food, what set Emily apart as a writer and scholar of Food, with a capital F, from me who simply enjoys making and consuming it? The answer, is in folklore. The literature lover in me immediately thinks of fairytales, fables, myths… but folklore is so much more than that. As Emily reminds me, folklore at its core is the passing of traditions from one generation to the next within a community – and, yes, it often involves stories – but it also includes beliefs, customs, and histories. It includes food. “I decided on a Masters in folklore. That was when I formally got into food. It was more about looking at the stories behind food traditions – the people and the places. I had gone to college in Illinois and I came back to NC, to UNC Chapel Hill. The grad program was about questioning everything. I had a class where we were told to pick a food item and document it; I picked a local food manufacturer, Star Foods. I ended-up doing my masters thesis on pimento cheese.” Yes, you read that right. Emily admitted that pimento cheese was a jumping off point, leading her to a deep dive into the stories and histories of country ham, red hot dogs, and more. She basically knows more about all my favorite foods than I ever care to know. But that’s what people like Emily are for, not to just tell us where to eat, but to explain what we’re eating and why we’re eating it. That knowledge is distilled into her new book. “It’s an A-Z illustrated book of short essays of a cultural history of eating on the road in the South. Part travel guide,” Emily said it features specific places, like JoCo’s own Hills of Snow, “and part encyclopedia.” Emily gave me a sneak peek and I can tell you that it’s as fun to read as it is informative. The A-Z part is made-up of concepts: A is architecture, B is for billboards, C is for Cars. Each concept has a corresponding place. More than that, I find as I read, are delightful tidbits of knowledge that draw you into the desire to know about each concept and place, just as assuredly as smell draws you into a desire to consume food. And even if you never get around to every place mentioned in Road Sides, the joy in what you’ll learn in the process of reading will leave you full like a good meal. I learned new things about places I’ve known all my life – Hills of Snow, Nahunta Pork Center, South of the Border. While the book covers the Southern 13 states in its list of roadside eats, the history, people, and cuisines it expands upon travel far beyond that. I asked Emily what limits or definitions she placed on the content of the book given that the title includes the words “the American South”. “The book is primarily based in the South, but with an understanding that people and food travel. And that Southern food is always evolving. A lot of things that people think of as 'the most Southern' have come from other places. Pimento cheese is a good example. It's likely a product of Spain along with the pimiento pepper. But as that pepper made its way into southern soil, the spread found a place in our lunchboxes and work pails and buffets." I asked her to expand a little on that, “a lot of things that we think of as Southern have come from other places, even pigs. But, of course, we all came from other places. And there are still people coming to the South from other places. There are dishes in the book that people probably wouldn’t think of as Southern, but it is something distinctly of the place where it is because it has been brought there.” Emily currently works as the Deputy Editor and Art Director of the Quarterly Food Journal published by The Center for the Study of the American South. It covers the history and culture of the South. She has been there for 7 years and much of her academic and professional life has been building up in preparation for writing Road Sides. “Some of the featured places in the book were places I’ve been thinking about for most of my life, others were places I’ve traveled to or known through my work as a folklorist. I also reached out to fellow writers and food folks for input and ideas. But, yes, I did visit all of the places that made it into the book, and quite a few that didn’t.” Speaking of places that didn’t make the cut, books after all have to be edited down, one of Emily’s favorite Johnston County road side eats is the Biscuit Stop in Smithfield on Highway 301, “I grew up right down the street from the Biscuit Stop, and the sausage egg and cheese scramble on toast is my go-to.” One last thing I’ll point out, though I briefly mentioned it already, Emily did all her own illustrations for this book. The full-color cartoon-like drawings make a delightful addition to the book as you read along; and for the un-southern, bless their hearts, sometimes provide a welcome visual aid to un-heard-of concepts like nabs. “My Grandma wrote stories and drew, so we always did that together,” Emily mentioned when I asked her about combining art with her writing, “it’s something I always did and enjoyed. I had awesome art teachers growing-up in Smithfield. I’ve always gravitated more towards that sort of comic-style illustration you see in the book.” It was wonderful sitting down with Emily to talk food, folklore, JoCo, and more. I am excited for people to read the book, available where books are sold this month! I also, of course, hope people visit JoCo to experience our road side eats that made it into Emily’s book. For those interested in meeting Emily and picking-up a signed copy of “Road Sides: An Illustrated Companion to Dining and Driving in the American South” you can attend an event being held at the Frank Creech Art Gallery in Smithfield on October 20th at 3PM. The Johnston County Arts Council will be hosting the event and Emily’s book will be for sale; she will be doing a brief reading and a Q&A, followed by book signing. You can learn more about it here. For more about Emily, visit her website or follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Categories: Foodie, JoCo Has Talent! Tags: author, emily wallace, Arts in Johnston County, Johnston County Arts Council, Smithfield, foodie, local artists, food Author: Ashby Brame Ashby Brame is a Johnston County native who lived all over the state of North Carolina from mountains to coast, before settling back in JoCo. She loves sharing the ways in which this county is evolving into a fun visitor destination and an awesome place to call home. 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__label__wiki	0.889348	0.889348	Synagogues slowly expanding inclusion to those with emotional, mental disabilities By Shira Schoenberg April 30, 2012 2:25 pm Student Emma Weihrauch with tutor Leanne Pelser at Temple Beth Emunah in Brockton, Mass., The temple offers children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder special programs to help them study for their bar/bat mitzvah ceremony. (Temple Beth Emunah) BOSTON (JTA) — On a recent Sunday, Ayla Watson celebrated her bat mitzvah. Ayla, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral difficulties, ascended the bimah and recited the Torah reading for Rosh Chodesh, the new month. The service culminated a year of thrice-weekly classes or services at Temple Beth Emunah in Brockton, Mass., and one-on-one tutoring. Ayla learned her Torah portion phonetically and listened to a tape again and again. “She memorized her whole portion, and she did an awesome job,” said Ellen Watson, Ayla’s grandmother and legal guardian. Now Ayla, who struggled with several tutors, wants to learn to read Hebrew and trope (the Torah and haftarah chants). In recent years, as physical adaptations like wheelchair access have become more widespread, synagogues have made strides at including people like Ayla — congregants with emotional, behavioral or mental disabilities. And Jewish organizations advocating for people with disabilities have started to focus on teaching religious schools and synagogues to welcome those with nonphysical disabilities into congregational life. But there is still a way to go. Synagogues often do not know how to deal with individuals whose behavior can be disruptive. Shelly Christensen, author of “Jewish Community Guide to Inclusion of People with Disabilities,” says stigmas remain for mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and anxiety. Deborah Gettes, co-chair of the Jewish Special Education International Consortium, a network of special education professionals, says conversations are just beginning about the need for synagogues to become inclusive to people with mental or emotional disabilities in services, youth groups and membership. “It’s not pervasive throughout the synagogue,” Gettes said. “Welcoming them as congregants, being aware of who are the people with special needs, what are the special needs. … People who have special needs don’t want to be a mitzvah project. They want to be included in the workings of the synagogue.” Temple Beth Emunah, a Conservative synagogue, opened its special needs program 13 years ago. Students receive one-on-one tutoring in Hebrew language, then join the mainstream Hebrew school. All of the students practice leading services together and work toward reading from the Torah. The key, says educational director Fran Litner, is “acceptance and kindness” by students and staff. At the Reform Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough, N.J., the religious school has a separate class for students with developmental disabilities, which this year has three students. Lisa Friedman, its education co-director, says accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis and extend to adults. For instance, a teenage helper came to a high school retreat to shadow a boy with autism and make sure any special needs were taken care of; a blind high school student has a guide; a congregant escorts a developmentally delayed man living in a group home to services and Shabbat dinners. “When we know there is somebody that needs something different than what we may be offering, we figure out what that is and ensure we can meet these needs,” Friedman said. Those synagogues, however, may be the exception rather than the rule. Rina Pianko, a member of the UJA-Federation of New York’s Caring Commission, has three sons. Her youngest, Gideon, is on the autism spectrum. While living in Connecticut, Pianko switched from a Conservative to an Orthodox synagogue because the Orthodox shul was the only area synagogue that would allow her son to attend Hebrew school and have a bar mitzvah ceremony. “It wasn’t easy to access the resources of the Jewish community,” Pianko said. Compared with her experience with her older boys, she said, “there was a real difference in the way the Jewish community welcomed us.” Jewish institutions such as camps and Hebrew schools did not have the tools or resources to help her son, Pianko says. Now living in New York, Gideon Pianko, 24, attends services geared toward people with disabilities at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, a Reform temple. His interest in musical theater led a synagogue leader to invite him to attend rehearsals for a synagogue performance of “Damn Yankees.” In the past decade, his mother said, “There’s been a sea change in how this is looked at. .. It’s not looked as tzedakah [charity] but as something that’s a right.” Similarly, Judi Roth left an independent minyan in Newton, Mass., after her son, now 23, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. The minyan had no rabbi, and most individual congregants did not offer to help. She says some minyan members stopped inviting her over for Shabbat because of the difficulty of dealing with her son. “I don’t think people understood,” Roth said. “I didn’t feel the people in the synagogue reached out to help me much.” Roth switched to the Orthodox Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, where the rabbi set a welcoming tone for her family. Members took her son to services and encouraged him to lead part of the Shabbat service. Arlene Remz, executive director of Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, which offers educational services to Jewish children with special needs in the Boston area, says individuals with mental illness often fall through the cracks. “Mental illness and emotional needs in some ways have been the least acknowledged and least talked about type of special need,” Remz said. Gateways recently expanded its synagogue b’nai mitzvah partnership for special needs students. Students have tutors or attend small classes through Gateways, then hold bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies in their home congregations. Gateways is beginning to train religious school staff to teach Hebrew in a “multisensory” way — for example, using color coding or mnemonics. Sandy Slavet, who works for Jewish Family and Children’s Service in Boston, says many congregations try to be inclusive but don’t know how, for example, to handle a person who interrupts with questions during a sermon. “Synagogues are trying, but I’m not sure any of us know the best way to do it,” Slavet said. Gettes cites two main barriers to inclusion for those with physical and mental disabilities: the expense of retrofitting older synagogue buildings to make them physically accessible, and attitudinal barriers where congregants and leaders may acknowledge physical disabilities but not emotional or cognitive ones. And there are questions about how to communicate inclusivity to others. While in recent years there has been a greater awareness of the need for inclusion, Christensen says, synagogue officials and congregants fear taking the steps needed. She says they worry about the financial costs of accommodation, about saying or doing the wrong thing or about lowering standards for “typical” students when opening a religious school to kids with disabilities. Christensen acknowledges there are few easy solutions, particularly when it comes to mental illnesses that result in behavioral problems. The Union for Reform Judaism, according to Rabbi Edythe Mencher, who consults with URJ congregations on creating caring communities, provides literature and online information about mental health, eating disorders, suicide prevention and depression. Congregations are urged to partner with mental health organizations, and clergy are encouraged to speak about mental health issues from the pulpit and offer teenagers classes on recognizing depression. The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism’s Commission on Inclusion of People with Disabilities in 2008 published a guide for congregations wanting to be more inclusive. Yachad, The National Jewish Council for Disabilities, is run by the Orthodox Union and has programs, including Shabbat retreats, for those of all ages. Participants visit communities, interact with their peers and participate in synagogue life — leading prayers, reading from the Torah, or giving a d’var Torah. Ideally, Mencher says, synagogues can provide a place where people who have difficulty socially can feel welcomed. “Whether through adult education or programs for preschoolers,” she said, “our effort and work is to extend the message that the Jewish community is for everyone.” Raised Catholic, Coleen Dieker plays in both Irish punk and Jewish prayer bands Rabbis in DC and beyond rush to calm congregants on edge after a day of mob chaos at the Capitol By Shira Feder and Gabe Friedman January 6, 2021 11:41 pm Sponsored Israel US immigration to Israel holds up in 2020 despite pandemic, and interest is surging By Larry Luxner January 4, 2021 10:53 am Jewish life in 2021: Predictions about the future of politics, culture and anti-Semitism By Shira Feder December 31, 2020 4:27 pm A Jewish bartender’s 5 tips for perfectly delicious homemade cocktails By Maddy Albert December 30, 2020 11:46 am from The Nosher This link opens in a new window Jewish life in 2020: A year in pictures By Shira Feder December 30, 2020 11:13 am	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1854
__label__wiki	0.521942	0.521942	Home > JOURNALS > IJCSI > Vol. 3 > Iss. 1 (2013) International Journal of Computer Science and Informatics A Hybrid Method of Hiding The Text Information Using Stegnography M.Grace Vennice, CSE Dept, CMRCET, Hyderabad, India .Follow M. Swapna, CSE Dept, CMRCET, Hyderabad, IndiaFollow The Often Distribution of encrypted messages will depict the concentration of third parties. The attempts can be made to break and expose the actual messages by the hackers and cracker crackers. To conceal the subsistence of message steganography is introduced by hiding a secret message inside another credulous message. . Steganography along with cryptograph y is used and offers suitable amount of privacy and security over the communication cha channel. nnel. In this paper along with various existing text text-based steganography techniques, an overview of text steganography and a concise history of steganography can be presented. The problems present in the text steganography and issues with existing solution solutionss are highlighted. In information hiding, a novel approach is proposed by using inter-word word spacing and inter inter-paragraph paragraph spacing as a hybrid method. Based on the length of the secret message, the proposed method provides dynamic generated stego stego-text with six ix options of maximum capacity. The considerable drawbacks of every existing method and how our new approach might be recommended as a solution can be analyzed in this paper. Vennice, M.Grace and Swapna, M. (2013) "A Hybrid Method of Hiding The Text Information Using Stegnography," International Journal of Computer Science and Informatics: Vol. 3 : Iss. 1 , Article 4. Available at: https://www.interscience.in/ijcsi/vol3/iss1/4 Computer Engineering Commons, Information Security Commons, Systems and Communications Commons All Issues Vol. 4, Iss. 2 Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Vol. 3, Iss. 4 Vol. 3, Iss. 3 Vol. 3, Iss. 2 Vol. 3, Iss. 1 Vol. 2, Iss. 4 Vol. 2, Iss. 3 Vol. 2, Iss. 2 Vol. 2, Iss. 1 Vol. 1, Iss. 4 Vol. 1, Iss. 3 Vol. 1, Iss. 2 Vol. 1, Iss. 1	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1860
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__label__cc	0.70873	0.29127	Category: Oscar Wilde Posted in Oscar Wilde Children in Prison C. M. Barry June 20, 2018 It is the Prison Board, with the system that it carries out, that is the primary source of the cruelty that is exercised on a child in prison. The people who uphold the system have excellent intentions. Those who carry it out are humane in intention also. Responsibility is shifted on to the disciplinary regulations. It is supposed that because a thing is the rule it is right. The present treatment of children is terrible, primarily from people not understanding the peculiar psychology of a child’s nature. A child cannot understand a punishment inflicted by society. It cannot realise what society is. With grown up people it is, of course, the reverse. Those of us who are either in prison, or have been sent there, can understand, and do understand, what that collective force called society means, and whatever we may think of its methods or claims, we can force ourselves to accept it.[…] A child is utterly contaminated by prison life. But the contaminating influence is not that of the prisoners. It is that of the whole prison system — of the governor, the chaplain, the warders, the lonely cell, the isolation, the revolting food, the rules of the Prison Commissioners, the mode of discipline as it is termed, of the life. Oscar Wilde (1898) Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life London: Murdoch & Co., pp. The entire letter was reproduced in Slate (2018) “Should We Be Putting Migrant Children in Detention Centers? Let’s Ask Oscar Wilde!” Slate [16 June 2018]. The Young King ‘The land is free,’ said the young King, ‘and thou art no man’s slave.’ ‘In war,’ answered the weaver, ‘the strong make slaves of the weak, and in peace the rich make slaves of the poor. We must work to live, and they give us such mean wages that we die. We toil for them all day long, and they heap up gold in their coffers, and our children fade away before their time, and the faces of those we love become hard and evil. We tread out the grapes, and another drinks the wine. We sow the corn, and our own board is empty. We have chains, though no eye beholds them; and are slaves, though men call us free.’ Oscar Wilde (1894/1987) “The Young King” in The Works of Oscar Wilde London:Galley Press, pp. 224–233. Quote from p. 227. Available on UCC Celt. Continue reading “The Young King” → Sailing to Utopia: Oscar Wilde on Altruism and Anarchism C. M. Barry October 15, 2015 Seven Dials, by Gustav Dore (1872) Wikimedia, Public Domain In Fortune Linsey McGoey asks Do today’s philanthropists hurt more than they help?. The article quotes Oscar Wilde: In his essay, “The Soul of Man Under Socialism,” Oscar Wilde berated the tendency of benefactors to use their charity as a bulwark against redistributive demands. “The best among the poor,” Wilde wrote, “are never grateful. They are ungrateful, discontented, disobedient, and rebellious. They are quite right to be so … Why should they be grateful for the crumbs that fall from the rich man’s table? They should be seated at the board, and are beginning to know it.” Wilde’s essay covers much more ground than this, however, ranging from the purpose of living, the effects of contemporary capitalism, the possible results of mechanisation and the question McGoey cites as one of the biggest questions facing 19th-century philanthropy, the ironic possibility that “growing charity simply exacerbated economic inequality by thwarting demands for better wages and the right to unionize.” To that question, Oscar Wilde gives an emphatic yes. Many people are truly concerned with poverty and are going as far as spoiling their lives in an attempt to relieve it. “But this is not a solution: it is an aggravation of the difficulty. The proper aim is to try and reconstruct society on such a basis that poverty will be impossible.” Just as slave owners who were kind made slavery seem less horrible and therefore encouraged it to persist, altruists perpetuate the system that creates poverty. Continue reading “Sailing to Utopia: Oscar Wilde on Altruism and Anarchism” → The Only Thing Worse Than Being Talked About… Statue of Oscar Wilde, Merrion Sq, Dublin © Eoin Gardiner on Flickr (CC BY 2.0) …is not being talked about. Here is a roundup of links for Oscar Wilde’s 160th birthday. With the release of a new play The Trials of Oscar Wilde the Independent asked Is Oscar Wilde’s reputation due for another reassessment? One of the authors is Merlin Holland, Wilde’s only grandchild. An Oscar Wilde photograph from Ashford Castle is to go to auction, while a photograph of Harry Bushell, who may be been the fellow prisoner Wilde mentioned in letters, has been in the papers today. The photograph is just one item turned up by Prof Peter Stoneley, University of Reading, which will form part of a new exhibition, Oscar Wilde and Reading Gaol. Continue reading “The Only Thing Worse Than Being Talked About…” → Wilde on Masks Original Image: Steve Sawyer/ Flickr I would say that the more objective a creation appears to be, the more subjective it really is. Shakespeare might have met Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in the white streets of London, or seen the serving-men of rival houses bite their thumbs at each other in the open square; but Hamlet came out of his soul, and Romeo out of his passion. […] [J]ust as it is because he did nothing that he has been able to achieve everything, so it is because he never speaks to us of himself in his plays that his plays reveal him to us absolutely, and show us his true nature and temperament far more completely than do those strange and exquisite sonnets, even, in which he bares to crystal eyes the secret closet of his heart. Yes, the objective form is the most subjective in matter. Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. From The Critic as Artist by Oscar Wilde. Image source: Steve Sawyer Oscar Wilde in 20th century Ireland Clery was far from endorsing Wilde – in an intriguing speculation he suggested that “an over-dose of patriotism in his Merrion Square home had something to do with the sinister frivolity” of his outlook; nonetheless he regarded him as a significant, contrarian intelligence. From his own Catholic perspective, he saw Wilde as an enemy of Victorian materialism who, by means of paradox, sought to undermine the great nineteenth century commonplaces, those misapprehensions of the nature of the world which seemed so obvious and were yet untrue. “It must,” Clery reflected, “have been a sense of this underlying falsehood in so much popular truth that led Wilde to attack platitude with the weapon of paradox, a weapon which was to gain for him before his fall the intellectual supremacy which I, for one, am old enough to remember.” From Oscar Wilde and the Irish by Brian Earls in the Dublin Review of Books. The essay explores how Wilde, far from being marginalised or excluded from Irish discussion in the early twentieth century was evoked by Free State supporters (Béaslaí and O’Hegarty), republicans (Clery and Corkery), and cultural figures such as Austin Clarke and Liam Mac Liammóir. The extract above outlines Arthur Clery’s thoughts on Wilde, as published in the Jesuit journal Studies. Posted in Oscar Wilde William Butler Yeats Wilde About Yeats After meeting with Oscar Wilde, Yeats defines the term “Cruel Irony”. Courtesy Annie West (AnnieWest.com) Tomorrow is Yeats Day, marking the birth of William Butler Yeats (13th June 1865). (Thanks to Annie West for permission to use the picture above. Her website, chock full of pictures of the incidents of his life Yeats would prefer to forget, is here). Yeats Day is relevant to this blog because William Butler Yeats had philosophic interests (and is listed in DIP), which went beyond his habit of reading Plotinus to dutchesses. He developed a philosophic system regarding the self and anti-self, and these reflections on the self have parallels to Wilde’s thought (hence the picture above). The occasions Yeats met Wilde made a strong impression on him. Continue reading “Wilde About Yeats” → Wilde Dreams of Utopia C. M. Barry May 29, 2013 Yes; there are suggestive things in Individualism. Socialism annihilates family life, for instance. With the abolition of private property, marriage in its present form must disappear. This is part of the programme. Individualism accepts this and makes it fine. It converts the abolition of legal restraint into a form of freedom that will help the full development of personality, and make the love of man and woman more wonderful, more beautiful, and more ennobling. Jesus knew this. He rejected the claims of family life, although they existed in his day and community in a very marked form. ‘Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?’ he said, when he was told that they wished to speak to him. When one of his followers asked leave to go and bury his father, ‘Let the dead bury the dead,’ was his terrible answer. He would allow no claim whatsoever to be made on personality. Quote from Oscar Wilde’s The Soul of Man Under Socialism (1891) This essay is full of optimism for the future, and as Thomas Duddy says in A History of Irish Thought, this makes it poignant reading for modern readers. Oscar Wilde foresees a future socialist and individualist utopia of a rather idiosyncratic kind. Wilde rejects collectivism, seeing the abolition of private property and marriage as allowing the atomisation of society, allowing unfettered development of the individual. Bravo Yankee Oscar If America did not always know what to make of Wilde, the country was in many ways the making of him as an artist. He returned to England richer in pocket and, more importantly, in experience. The tour marked a divide between what Wilde himself designated ‘the Oscar of the first period’ (‘the gentleman who wore long hair and carried a sunflower down Piccadilly’) and what was to come. In the following decade Wilde would assiduously cultivate the Oscar of the second period, publishing the stories and plays that made him famous. His fall, when it came, was colossal. When The Importance of Being Earnest opened to wild acclaim on 14 February 1895, its author was the toast of London society. Less than two months later, having lost a disastrous libel claim against the 9th Marquess of Queensberry for imputations of homosexual conduct, Wilde was arrested on charges of gross indecency and later sentenced to two years’ hard labour. The physical and moral devastation of the trial and its fallout shattered him. Three years after his release, Wilde died as an impoverished and ignominious exile in Paris. From The Literary Review: Bravo Yankee Oscar : review of “In Declaring His Genius” Justin Beplate reviews In Declaring His Genius: Oscar Wilde in North America by Roy Morris Jr, “a lively account of Wilde’s rollicking tour through post-Civil War America, fleshing out the varied impressions of contemporary newspaper reports with fascinating digressions on the caste of characters Wilde met along the way.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1864
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__label__cc	0.733876	0.266124	What is an IoT platform? An IoT platform is a multi-layer technology that enables straightforward provisioning, management, and automation of connected devices within the Internet of Things universe. It basically connects your hardware, however diverse, to the cloud by using flexible connectivity options, enterprise-grade security mechanisms, and broad data processing powers. For developers, an IoT platform provides a set of ready-to-use features that greatly speed up development of applications for connected devices as well as take care of scalability and cross-device compatibility. Thus, an IoT platform can be wearing different hats depending on how you look at it. It is commonly referred to as middleware when we talk about how it connects remote devices to user applications (or other devices) and manages all the interactions between the hardware and the application layers. It is also known as a cloud enablement platform or IoT enablement platform to pinpoint its major business value, that is empowering standard devices with cloud-based applications and services. Finally, under the name of the IoT application enablement platform, it shifts the focus to being a key tool for IoT developers. IoT platform as the middleware IoT platforms originated in the form of IoT middleware, which purpose was to function as a mediator between the hardware and application layers. Its primary tasks included data collection from the devices over different protocols and network topologies, remote device configuration and control, device management, and over-the-air firmware updates. To be used in real-life heterogeneous IoT ecosystems, IoT middleware is expected to support integration with almost any connected device and blend in with third-party applications used by the device. This independence from underlying hardware and overhanging software allows a single IoT platform to manage any kind of connected device in the same straightforward way. Modern IoT platforms go further and introduce a variety of valuable features into the hardware and application layers as well. They provide components for frontend and analytics, on-device data processing, and cloud-based deployment. Some of them can handle end-to-end IoT solution implementation from the ground up. IoT platform technology stack In the four typical layers of the IoT stack, which are things, connectivity, core IoT features, and applications & analytics, a top-of-the-range IoT platform should provide you with the majority of IoT functionality needed for developing your connected devices and smart things. Your devices connect to the platform, which sits in the cloud or in your on-premises data center, either directly or by using an IoT gateway. A gateway comes useful whenever your endpoints aren’t capable of direct cloud communication or, for example, you need some computing power on edge. You can also use an IoT gateway to convert protocols, for example, when your endpoints are in LoRaWan network but you need them to communicate with the cloud over MQTT. An IoT platform itself can be decomposed into several layers. At the bottom there is the infrastructure level, which is something that enables the functioning of the platform. You can find here components for container management, internal platform messaging, orchestration of IoT solution clusters, and others. The communication layer enables messaging for the devices; in other words, this is where devices connect to the cloud to perform different operations. The following layer represents core IoT features provided by the platform. Among the essential ones are data collection, device management, configuration management, messaging, and OTA software updates. Sitting on top of core IoT features, there is another layer, which is less related to data exchange between devices but rather to processing of this data in the platform. There is reporting, which allows you to generate custom reports. There is visualization for data representation in user applications. Then, there are a rule engine, analytics, and alerting for notifying you about any anomalies detected in your IoT solution. Importantly, the best IoT platforms allow you to add your own industry-specific components and third-party applications. Without such flexibility adapting an IoT platform for a particular business scenario could bear significant extra cost and delay the solution delivery indefinitely. Advanced IoT platforms There are some other important criteria that differentiate IoT platforms between each other, such as scalability, customizability, ease of use, code control, integration with 3rd party software, deployment options, and the data security level. Scalable (cloud native) – advanced IoT platforms ensure elastic scalability across any number of endpoints that the client may require. This capability is taken for granted for public cloud deployments but it should be specifically put to the test in case of an on-premises deployment, including the platform’s load balancing capabilities for maximized performance of the server cluster. Customizable – a crucial factor for the speed of delivery. It closely relates to flexibility of integration APIs, louse coupling of the platform’s components, and source code transparency. For small-scale, undemanding IoT solutions good APIs may be enough to fly, while feature-rich, rapidly evolving IoT ecosystems usually require developers to have a greater degree of control over the entire system, its source code, integration interfaces, deployment options, data schemas, connectivity and security mechanisms, etc. Secure – data security involves encryption, comprehensive identity management, and flexible deployment. End-to-end data flow encryption, including data at rest, device authentication, user access rights management, and private cloud infrastructure for sensitive data – this is the basics of how to avoid potentially compromising breaches in your IoT solution. Cutting across these aspects, there are two different paradigms of IoT solution cluster deployment offered by IoT platform providers: a public cloud IoT PaaS and a self-hosted private IoT cloud. IoT cloud enablement An IoT cloud is a pinnacle of the IoT platforms evolution. Sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably, in which case the system at hand is typically an IoT platform-as-a-service (PaaS). This type of solution allows you to rent cloud infrastructure and an IoT platform all from a single technology provider. Also, there might be ready-to-use IoT solutions (IoT cloud services) offered by the provider, built and hosted on its infrastructure. However, one important capability of a modern IoT platform consists in a private IoT cloud enablement. As opposed to public PaaS solutions located at a provider’s cloud, a private IoT cloud can be hosted on any cloud infrastructure, including a private data center. This type of deployment offers much greater control over the new features development, customization, and third-party integrations. It is also advocated for stringent data security and performance requirements. What your business can do with an IoT platform An IoT platform plays a pivotal role for smart device vendors and startups, who can use it to equip their products with remote control and real-time monitoring functions, configurable alerts and notifications, pluggable cloud services, and integration with consumers’ smartphones and other devices. Another broad application of the IoT platform is cost optimization for companies in the industrial, agriculture, and transportation sectors through remote monitoring of devices and vehicles, predictive maintenance of equipment, collecting sensor data for real-time production analytics and ensuring safety, and end-to-end cargo delivery tracking. Large-scale IoT clouds are typical solutions for CSPs, smart city and smart energy integrators. By using an IoT platform, these companies develop IoT infrastructures for delivering all kinds of new services for regular customers, public service companies, and giant corporations. Among them are connected car services, smart grid metering, city-wide air quality monitoring, smart building deployments, and numerous others. Finally, an IoT platform is the essential technology for improving customer experience in retail, healthcare, hospitality, and travelling domains. It is used to enable highly personalized services and ensure stress-free interaction between the customer and the company. A case in point is remote patient monitoring and treatment solutions, which are incredibly convenient to use and save a person much time on regular visits to the hospital. Collecting thorough patient data becomes effortless with the IoT, whereas retailers and hospitality companies use rich data collection to create personal offerings and run effective marketing. Strategic trends for IoT platforms As Gartner pointed out in their technology forecast for 2018, the next generation of business ecosystems will be increasingly more digital, intelligent, and connected. The IoT plays a pivotal role in what they call “an intelligent digital mesh”, thus setting a higher bar for modern IoT platforms in several areas. Digital twins – offer a more powerful way to monitor, control, and manage assets. Digital twins provide a comprehensive digital representation of real-world devices and systems, thus improving their state monitoring and enabling faster responses to external and internal events. Implementation of digital twins require IoT platforms to provide a highly flexible device management capabilities, which could cope with any level of sophistication depending on the use case. The applications of digital twins vary widely from asset inventory and predictive maintenance to event simulation and usage analytics. In the nearest future they are expected to become a keystone of every efficient IoT ecosystem. Intelligent things – utilize AI and machine learning to extract more insights from collected data and optimize their interactions within an IoT ecosystem. As basic IoT use cases have been successfully gaining ground, further enhancement offered by AI will galvanize even greater progress. Autonomous vehicles and robots at manufacturing facilities maximize production and delivery speed while unparalleled surveillance capacity provided by AI-supported security cameras radically transforms criminal-justice systems. The examples are many in every sector of economy. To allow for these cutting-edge solutions, IoT platforms must be designed to support flexible integration with AI systems and offer scalable, resilient device orchestration. Cloud to the edge – places computing and data processing powers closer to managed entities in an IoT ecosystem. The combination of cloud and edge computing architectures enables all the benefits of a flexible cloud-native model, where separate services can be managed and distributed across connected assets in a scalable manner, while at the same time ensure effective operation of disconnected entities and allow them take faster actions in response to new data. Considering other related tasks in regard to cluster management in private cloud and multicloud environments, it is clear that an IoT platform have grown out of being a mere development tool and should be capable of handling DevOps as effectively. IoT solutions are getting inevitably more complex and dynamic. They involve larger ecosystems of devices and evolve much faster than traditional enterprise application software. With the proliferation of all types of remote interactions between devices and humans, IoT solutions are also spearheading a new paradigm for customer-oriented digital experience. Their complexity may seem intimidating at first but, in fact, taking advantage of the IoT is feasible at a fraction of the usual effort and without reinventing the wheel. For this purpose, an IoT platform is the new wheel. Looking for a powerful IoT platform? Try free Kaa	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1870
__label__cc	0.746109	0.253891	VideosWellbeing New Study Finds Epidurals and Other Birth Interventions Increase Risk of Postpartum Depression and Decrease Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates By Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD On Aug 26, 2015 A new article published in Clinical Lactation addresses potential negative outcomes of epidurals and other birth interventions. Birth Interventions Related to Lower Rates of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Increased Risk of Postpartum Depression in a Large Sample, was written by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA, Zhen Cong, PhD, and Thomas W. Hale, PhD. Kendall-Tackett, Cong, and Hale specifically examined the effects of birth interventions on exclusive breastfeeding and postpartum depression using data from the Survey of Mothers’ Sleep and Fatigue, a study of 6,410 new mothers from 59 countries. They found that epidurals were associated with lower exclusive breastfeeding rates and higher rates of postpartum depression even after controlling for other factors that increase mothers’ risk of depression, such as history of depression and sexual assault; income and education level; and the other birth interventions. In addition, mothers were more likely to be depressed if they perceived their labors as very painful and difficult, and if they had postpartum complications, such as hemorrhage or surgery. These findings contradict previous studies that found that birth interventions, particularly epidurals, had no negative effect on maternal mental health or breastfeeding. According to Dr. Kendall-Tackett, this current study is important because the sample size is large enough to allow the researchers to control for many of the factors that could account for mothers’ depression. “The majority of previous studies found that epidurals did not negatively affect either breastfeeding or maternal mental health. However, most of those studies were severely limited by small sample sizes. Our study has one of the largest samples to date and accounts for many of the other factors that put women at risk for depression. The significance of our study is that even after we controlled for all these other factors, epidurals still increased risk for depression. For an individual mother, having an epidural can be the right choice. But we should not assume that that choice has no consequence. It does. We should be sure to monitor mothers who have epidurals for signs of either breastfeeding difficulties or depressive symptoms.” Dr. Kendall-Tackett, author of Depression in New Mothers, 2nd Edition (Routledge), is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, a Clinical Professor of Nursing at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief at Praeclarus Press is a small press that specializes in women’s health based in Amarillo, Texas. Dr. Cong is Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Hale is Professor of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas and Director of the InfantRisk Center at Texas Tech. How Birth Trauma Impacts Breastfeeding – With Kathleen Kendall-Tackett Breastfeeding expert, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, shares the latest research that shows a greater number of women suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, after giving birth than downtown Manhattan survivors suffered PTSD after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers on 9-11. Women suffer from birth trauma that rises to the level of diagnosable PTSD at a rate of 9%, while 9-11 survivors using the same criteria were 7.5%, states Kendall-Tackett in the video. In this interview with Lisa Reagan, Kindred’s editor, Kendall-Tackett spells out the reasons for PTSD not being recognized in birth until recent years, and the even more recent revelations of the impact of birth trauma on breastfeeding. See the entire playlist of Kendall-Tackett videos on Kindred’s New Story YouTube Channel here. Featured photo Shutterstock/ChaNaWiT yourcialisrx.com/cialis_super_active.html Birthbirth traumabreastfeedingepiduralPostpartum DepressionPregnancy Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC is a health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Owner/Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and received the 2011 Community Faculty Award from the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in both the Divisions of Health and Trauma Psychology. She is Associate Editor of the journal Psychological Trauma, and Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is author of more than 300 journal articles, book chapters and other publications, and author or editor of 21 books in the fields of trauma, women’s health, depression, and breastfeeding, including Depression in New Mothers, 2nd Edition (2010, Taylor & Francis), The Psychoneuroimmunology of Chronic Disease (2010, American Psychological Assn), and Breastfeeding Made Simple, 2nd Edition (co-authored with Nancy Mohrbacher). She is a founding officer of the American Psychological Association’s Division of Trauma Psychology, and is currently serving her second term as Division Secretary. “A Wake Up Story” Award-Winning Video By Environmental Working Group Improving Birth/Consumers Welcome Recognition by Medical Community of Disrespect and Abuse in Childbirth Cultural Counterfeits: DNA Remembers And Expects Attachment Social Play For Self-Transformation PB says 5 years ago Thank you for this important report. I work as a psychologist with perinatal mood disorders. Is it possible to receive a copy of the original research study publication so I can share with my colleagues? Thank you in advance. Greta Cohn Gill, CNM says 5 years ago Please, let us not forget that the natural birth movement was about women having a voice in their health care. I fear we have lost sight of that and are trending toward a culture of guilt and shame when women choose or need birth interventions. Ultimately the greatest predictor of birth trauma and resulting PPD is the woman’s sense of being informed and supported and in control through it all. Milla says 5 years ago I agree with your comment in the sense that no woman should be shamed or looked down because she needed or wanted intervention. But what this study shows is that the use of epidurals and other interventions is directly linked with PTSD and PPD after their use. It is a simple fact, in the same way that feeling tired and overwhelmed may cause someone to drink 2 bottles of wine, sleep heavily and wake up hung over and depressed. It’s just something that happens. If you had dear friends or family drinking wine with you, and you woke up the next morning feeling hung over and awful, but someone sweet and supportive woke up next to you, and laughed with you about what a bad idea it was, and brought you water and coffee and juice and eggs and toast, and then let you sleep and recover a bit, your feeling of depression and regret wouldn’t be nearly as bad. Or better still, if you skipped the wine completely, cried with your friends and family, had them there to support and hold you through your difficult night, you would quite possibly wake up feeling better, with strength, energy and positivity for the new day. This is not a very good analogy for birth, I know, but bear with me. Women who are scared, unsupported, not given enough info by their care providers, forced to labour in uncomfortable positions, and who are made to feel weak and out of control about their own birth, experience way more pain and stress, and often the only coping strategy they have is an epidural, or cocaine/opiate based drugs. Women who go into birth with good education, a good understanding of what is available to them, and a supportive team of doctor/midwife, doula, well prepared partner, caring family, etc , may still have an epidural or other intervention, but when you have been respected and informed and given time and options, the negative effects can be much less. Those who appear to be trying to shame women into not having epidurals or interventions are often simply suggesting the third option: let’s scrap the 2 bottles of wine completely and rather give you a humane and gentle care provider, an experienced doula, a well prepared and empowered partner, the option of family or friends to support you as well, an optimal environment for birth: privacy, darkness, warmth, safety, no ticking clocks, a deep pool of hot water, soft hands and kind words…will you still need an epidural then? When your mind is calm and your body is comfortable? When your heart is ready, when your adrenaline is low and your oxytocin is high? When YOU are the one deciding how and when to bring your child into the world? When we make the conditions under which women give birth more mammalian, more human, more autonomous, the need for interventions will be extremely low, as it should be. And those who do have interventions will know that they really, really needed them, and hopefully they will be watched closely and given strong support and help through the “hangover” which comes after. Not shamed or left alone or ignored. CB says 5 years ago ‘Sudden, injurous and overwhelming’. This is very helpful in watching out for PTSS in new mothers. Thank you for your work in pointing out this commonality. And for the link between traumatic birth and sub-optimal lactation. Women do experience these things and now, having the evidence will be helpful in explaining to women why they feel as they do. Hopefully it’ll help allay their guilt which tends to accompany PTSS.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1871
__label__cc	0.561819	0.438181	Alers has the opportunity to stray off the beaten path exploring romance between folks who are not kids anymore and who have... by Rochelle Alers ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2018 A savvy New Yorker takes a chance on a long-distance romance. Cameron Singleton has a few simple rules: Always use protection, never promise a woman anything you’re not willing to deliver, and move on quickly as soon as a female companion mentions the M word. With these in place, the investment banker has managed to remain New Orleans’ most eligible white bachelor well into his 40s. But from the moment he sets eyes on lovely Jasmine Washington, who’s in town from the Big Apple to attend Hannah DuPont-Lowell’s wedding to St. John McNair (The Inheritance, 2017), something feels different. Whether it’s Jasmine’s unusual looks (she’s the daughter of an African-American dad and a Filipina mom) or her cool self-confidence, Cam feels he simply must get to know the interior designer–turned–human resources specialist. Fortunately, he’s due in New York for his college fraternity’s annual reunion. And his timing couldn’t be better. A merger at Jasmine’s firm, Wakefield-Hamilton, led to mass layoffs, and her temporary stint at a social service agency has just ended, so she’s got plenty of time to join Cameron for dinner at Cipriani Club 55. When Cameron tempts her with the chance to be his plus-one at his fraternity’s formal dinner, she ups the ante, telling him she’ll accompany him on the glitzy dinner cruise if he spends the day at her aunt and uncle’s bed-and-breakfast on Long Island. Although her disastrous marriage left her determined to spend the rest of her days happily single, independent-minded Jasmine is intrigued by Cameron, too. Besides, how much can a relationship cramp Jasmine’s style if her significant other lives nearly 1,200 miles away? Alers has the opportunity to stray off the beaten path exploring romance between folks who are not kids anymore and who have some intriguing baggage, but she’s just too intent on getting to the finish line to let these complications mature. Pub Date: July 31, 2018 Publisher: Dafina/Kensington Categories: ROMANCE More by Rochelle Alers by Rochelle Alers A clever, romantic, sexy love story. Kirkus Reviews' IndieBound Bestseller RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2019 The much-loved royal romance genre gets a fun and refreshing update in McQuiston’s debut. Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the American President Ellen Claremont, knows one thing for sure: He hates Henry, the British prince to whom he is always compared. He lives for their verbal sparring matches, but when one of their fights at a royal wedding goes a bit too far, they end up falling into a wedding cake and making tabloid headlines. An international scandal could ruin Alex’s mother’s chances for re-election, so it’s time for damage control. The plan? Alex and Henry must pretend to be best friends, giving the tabloids pictures of their bromance and neutralizing the threat to Ellen's presidency. But after a few photo ops with Henry, Alex starts to realize that the passionate anger he feels toward him might be a cover for regular old passion. There are, naturally, a million roadblocks between their first kiss and their happily-ever-after—how can American political royalty and actual British royalty ever be together? How can they navigate being open about their sexualities (Alex is bisexual; Henry is gay) in their very public and very scrutinized roles? Alex and Henry must decide if they’ll risk their futures, their families, and their careers to take a chance on happiness. Although the story’s premise might be a fantasy—it takes place in a world in which a divorced-mom Texan Democrat won the 2016 election—the emotions are all real. The love affair between Alex and Henry is intense and romantic, made all the more so by the inclusion of their poetic emails that manage to be both funny and steamy. McQuiston’s strength is in dialogue; her characters speak in hilarious rapid-fire bursts with plenty of “likes,” “ums,” creative punctuation, and pop-culture references, sounding like smarter, funnier versions of real people. Although Alex and Henry’s relationship is the heart of the story, their friends and family members are all rich, well-drawn characters, and their respective worlds feel both realistic and larger-than-life. Review Posted Online: March 4, 2019 Categories: GENERAL ROMANCE \| ROMANCE \| LBGTQ Our Fiction Editor Shares Some Favorites From the Best Books of 2019 A promising start to a series, provided Roberts can flesh out her derivative heroine. by Nora Roberts ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2012 A young woman in hiding from the Russian mob faces a difficult decision when she falls in love with a cop. Abigail, 28, lives alone in the bucolic hamlet of Bickford, Ark., in an isolated house, fortified with firearms, a state-of-the-art alarm system and a vicious dog named Bert. When the town’s genial police chief, Brooks, suspects Abigail is packing while shopping for gourmet groceries, his curiosity soon morphs into courtship. Although she finds herself drawn to Brooks and to his welcoming, bohemian family, Abigail dares not reveal that her real name is Liz—which is not the only way in which she appears to be Roberts’ answer to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Gifted with an eidetic memory, an IQ over 200 and an affinity for cool, calculated mayhem, Liz/Abigail is a skilled hacker and a highly paid security consultant. In her spare time she investigates the Russian mob and the crooked federal agents who are responsible for her current predicament; whenever possible, she throws virtual monkey wrenches into the mob’s Internet scams. When she witnesses an altercation between Brooks and the wastrel son of a local magnate, she’s thrust back into the horror of the last time she witnessed a crime. At 16, rebelling against an unloving, controlling mother, Liz and a girlfriend, Julie, visited a Chicago nightclub run by the Russian Mafia, where Ilya, son of gang kingpin Sergei, and Alexi, a cousin, seduced them with Cosmos. Later, at Alexi’s lakeside home, Liz was an unseen witness to a hit on Alexi by Sergei’s enforcers, who also killed Julie. Managing to escape, Liz was forced to run again when two dirty FBI agents destroyed her safe house and murdered her guards. A person of interest to both the Feds and the mob, she’s been on the lam for 12 years. Before they can marry, Brooks must help Liz come in from the cold. Publisher: Putnam Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 15, 2012 Categories: GENERAL ROMANCE \| ROMANCE More by Nora Roberts THE RISE OF MAGICKS UNDER CURRENTS OF BLOOD AND BONE	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1873
__label__cc	0.545644	0.454356	Police release name of slain Versailles couple 3 in custody in mid-Missouri homicide case Updated: 1:44 PM CST Feb 5, 2013 The Morgan County sheriff's office has identified a couple found dead in their home.KY3-TV reports authorities identified the victims as Freddy Wilson, 66, and his wife, Carol Wilson, 53. They were found dead Monday in their home south of the central Missouri town of Versailles.The sheriff says one of the victims called 911 Monday morning to report they had been shot.A deputy responding the scene had to veer into a ditch to avoid an oncoming white van. The van then ran into the ditch.A female and two male suspects are in custody for questioning. VERSAILLES, Mo. — The Morgan County sheriff's office has identified a couple found dead in their home. KY3-TV reports authorities identified the victims as Freddy Wilson, 66, and his wife, Carol Wilson, 53. They were found dead Monday in their home south of the central Missouri town of Versailles. The sheriff says one of the victims called 911 Monday morning to report they had been shot. A deputy responding the scene had to veer into a ditch to avoid an oncoming white van. The van then ran into the ditch. A female and two male suspects are in custody for questioning.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1876
__label__wiki	0.969723	0.969723	Latest Sports News \| Lalasport.com Home Soccer Tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia could leave Mkhitaryan without an end in Baku Tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia could leave Mkhitaryan without an end in Baku By: LALASPORT \| Last Updated on: May 11, 2019 The Arsenal already missed the game against Qarabag this season. The diplomatic relations between both countries, broken since the end of the war in 94. International politics could enter the final of the Europa League on 29 May between Arsenal and Chelsea. Tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia could prevent Henrikh Mkhitaryan from being available to play the final between Chelsea and Arsenal in Baku , the capital of the Azeri country. The precedents are not very favorable for the Armenian, who already had to miss the match against the Qarabag, Azerbaijani group of the city of Agdam, and another in 2015 against the Gabala while still playing in the Dortmund the tensions between both countries that made it impossible for the Caucasus country to enter. This time, according to the Daily Mail, it would be Mkhitaryan who would have to request permission from the Azerbaijani government to be in the final. In this newspaper, they doubt the support can receive from the club and believe that it could pose a risk to the player's personal integrity, a and the most relevant Armenian personalities at international level. The War of the High Karabakh, a territorial dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia that lasted six years (from 88 to 94), put an end definitely to the relations between both former Soviet republics. In 2016, both countries returned to have another war conflict that was baptized as the Four Day War (April 2 to 6) . Photos from as.com Tags : Soccer Share it Tweet WhatsApp Share it Pin it LalaSport.com Tweets by lalasport_com Pau Gasol publishes the first photo and message after her wedding with Catherine McDonnell The basketball player and his partner got married by surprise this weekend in San Francisco, in a very private ceremony and surrounded by fa... Paige Spiranac poses for Sports Illustrated and confesses her drama for cyberbullying The one known as "the sexiest golfer in the world" has not been able to avoid breaking into tears when she remembers how much she ... Sergio Rodríguez and CSKA Moscow separate their paths According to Nikos Varlas (Eurohoops), the Canarian base dissociates himself from the current Euroleague champion. Armani Milan, Valencia an... Irving's head, Durant's tendon and the reconstruction of the Brooklyn Nets The Nets get two signings so well-known as full of uncertainty; the most difficult reconstruction will depend on the unpredictable behavior ... Jon Rahm is a number one At 23, the Basque has this week of his second chance to unseat the world leader, the experienced Dustin Johnson. "I like CR7, it's an example of sacrifice and perseverance" Jorge Lorenzo answered questions on 'Twitter' and was resounding in his opinion on the suppression of F1 grid girls: "I think t... A girl loses her scalp in a kart accident Débora Oliveira, a 19-year-old girl, reveals in 'Globo.com' how she is facing the long recovery process after her launch in Recife (... The Tarangu was resurrected seven years later to invite mussels The story happened in 2003, when Lucien Van Impe received a call from José Manuel Fuente for dinner. He had been dead for seven years, but d... Carlos Sastre and the Cobo case: "Matxin is unpresentable, I do not believe anything about him" In declarations to El Confidencial, the former cyclist from Ávila charged hard against his former director. On the Cobo case: "I can no... What is the salary limit and how is it calculated in Spanish football? We tell you what the salary cap is, how it is calculated in LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank and all the news introduced during this 20... Basketball (5113) Cycling (4017) Moto (3847) Soccer (15621) Privacy Policy \| Contact us \| Disclaimer \| Copyright Disclaimer Copyright © LalaSport.com All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1882
__label__cc	0.654196	0.345804	Spectacular views of the cape and Pacific Ocean Excellent facilities including infinity pool and wine cellar The Farm At Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay Napier & Hawke's Bay All hotels in Napier & Hawke's Bay Crown Hotel Napier A countryside delight in one of New Zealand’s finest spots, with outstanding cuisine and facilities. Overlooking a picturesque peninsula named by Captain James Cook in 1769, this spectacular property has been named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the world’s top 20 hotels. It’s set on a working farm which rears its own sheep and cattle; there’s an upmarket lodge vibe here, from the sleek tiled floors to the warm cream and wood finishes. Unwind in the spa and infinity pool, retreat to the library and silo-inspired snug, and admire the views from the first-class clifftop golf course. Meals are full of local ingredients – often sourced from the farm itself, and paired with high-calibre New Zealand wines. Get an insight into the amazing local wildlife at The Cape Sanctuary. The hotel sits within a six-and-a-half-metre predator-proof fence, aimed at restoring native wildlife including the young kiwi bird; it’s also home to the largest mainland colony of gannets on Earth. Guest rooms are spacious and immaculate, with light bathrooms and balconies which offer panoramic views. There are four Lodge Suites next to the main facilities, while Hilltop and Ridge Suites are a short stroll away. The indulgent four-bedroom Owner’s Cottage has a courtyard, terrace, whirlpool tub and private dining – perfect for larger families or groups. At the tip of a large peninsula in Hawke’s Bay, a 30-minute drive from Napier Airport transfer time: Approx. 4½ hours from Wellington airport 23 luxurious suites Crown Hotel Napier 4.5 This welcoming hotel overlooks the waterfront in the charming town of Napier which is famous for its elegant Art Deco style buildings as well as its picturesque coast and pretty vineyards. Enjoy fresh local produce and seafood accompanied by fine wines and views over the water at Milk and Honey Restaurant. Head to Mamasons for delicious takeaway pizzas and soak up the sun or relax around the outdoor fireplace in the courtyard of the House Bar. There is a choice of elegant suites in the original 1932 Crown Hotel Building or modern rooms and luxury apartments in the contemporary wing.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1888
__label__wiki	0.897697	0.897697	Home Columns Boys Town Community Wants Indian not Use Crematorium Again Boys Town Community Wants Indian not Use Crematorium Again The Life Community Development Organization (LCDO), representing communities along the Marshall Road, from Boys Town to Kpan Town in Lower Margibi County, has told the Liberian government that they want the Indian community crematorium to no longer be used again. LCDO’s spokesperson, Mr. Tibelrosa Summoh Tarponweh, told newsmen and women yesterday, that while they are pleased that the government listened to them and stop the cremation of Ebola victims at the Indian-owned crematorium located in their “backyard,” they, however, urged the government to also “disallow” the Indians to use “the crematorium for the same reasons the government was pressured to cease its cremating activities.” “We believed then and now that the decision to undertake an unskilled mass cremation in our vicinity was wrong, sloppy and harmful; and hoped such a decision had come sooner to avoid painful experiences,” Tarponweh said, reading the community statement. He admitted that when the Indians established the crematorium in the 1980s, it was deemed a logical site because the area was uninhabited. However, “Today, it stands in the middle of a thriving neighborhood, which makes occasional cremation even by the Indians an immoral act due to its closeness to occupied residential buildings.” The community’s spokesperson recounted that on August 2, 2014, at about 8:30 p.m. “heavily armed soldiers invaded the usually quiet community. The invading force prevented residents from leaving and entering their homes, while others suffered physical mistreatment for disobeying what was called ‘Special Operations’. That fateful evening marked the beginning of nonstop cremation of confirmed and suspected Ebola corpses without consultation and awareness to those who live in the area.” He stated that inasmuch as they are united against such “heartless treatment”, they, however, are supportive of all efforts toward eradicating the deadly Ebola virus from Liberia. He expressed the community’s condolences to families of the victims; adding: “How can anyone who lives in this area ever forget the daily sight of mass parade of their fellow citizens being incompetently dumped and burned so close to them with smoke deriving from their burned remains saturating the air and homes? The psychological and environmental cruelty and its associated impact are indeed immeasurable.” The community also recommended, through their spokesman, that the government initiates counseling services to members of the community, including a select few that were hired without proper guidance to perform such an abnormal task; and that a benefit package be organized for “grossly violating the community’s rights to live in a safe and healthy environment.” The Indian Honorary Consul General to Liberia, Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva couldn’t be reached for comments as he is said to be out of the country and up to press time didn’t respond to an email from the Daily Observer. However, the Deputy Head of the Incident Management System (IMS), which manages the nation’s Ebola situation, Mr. Dorbor Jallah, told this newspaper personally that some of the community’s requests “are doable.” “Personally speaking, if I were the one making the decision on a site for monument, I would consider geographical location because this disease has affected the whole nation. I would also look at space because the memorial would be at a place where hundreds of Liberians would gather at certain point to pay their respect to their loved ones,” Mr. Jallah said. On the Indians being disallowed to use the crematorium again, he urged the community residents to dialogue with the Indians, whom he described as being “good friends to Liberia.” He called on the community to send their communication to the IMS, so they could send it to people, who are above the IMS in order for those higher-ups to provide solutions. Previous articleParents Feel ‘Jammed’ By School Re-opening Date Next articleTragedy at Gold Camp in Bassa UAE Delegation Arrives in Liberia Today for Bopolu 100-Bed Hospital Project Participants Urged to Support National Gov’t in WASH Sector Over 30,000 Bong Residents Get Safe Drinking Water	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1892
__label__wiki	0.768577	0.768577	Lowestoft club-goer glassed man Published: 10:13 AM February 20, 2009 Updated: 9:34 PM October 10, 2020 A CLUB-GOER who left a man needing more than 30 stitches in his face and head after viciously attacking him with a glass has been jailed for five years. A police chief this week applauded the sentence handed down to 25-year-old Lowestoft man Aaron Rampling after describing it as one of the most serious examples of alcohol-related violence in the town in recent times. Rampling was at Lowestoft's seafront Hush Hush nightclub when he attacked Maciej Pajdzik with a glass, leaving him with a number of cuts to his face and head, which needed 34 stitches. Ipswich Crown Court heard on Wednesday (February 18) how the attack followed an incident between Rampling and two men during a night out in February 2008. Rampling, of Payne Street, left the dance floor and returned with a glass to attack Mr Pajdzik, who was 21 at the time, and also suffered cuts to his neck. Rampling had denied inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent on Mr Pajdzik, but was found guilty following a trial last month. The case was adjourned until Wednesday so reports could be prepared. Following the case, Det Insp Darrell Skuse, of Suffolk police, said: 'The sentence shows that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated. 'Alcohol was a contributory factor and the message is that if you go out and drink excessively, then you have to be responsible for your actions.' Det Insp Skuse praised the quick actions of staff at Hush Hush, who immediately alerted police to the attack and ensured officers were able to arrest Rampling a short time later. He added that officers regularly worked in partnership with club and pub owners to tackle late-night violence and pointed to Lowestoft's Night Safe initiative, which ensures troublemakers are banned from all member establishments. 'I would like to stress that this kind of incident is uncommon and we don't want to discourage people from going out and having a good time,' said Det Insp Skuse. Neelam Sharma, for Rampling, said that following his conviction, her client had 'held his hands up' and accepted full responsibility for his actions on the night in question. She added that Rampling recognised he had a problem controlling his temper after he had been drinking and he was keen to receive help while he was in prison.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1906
__label__cc	0.736532	0.263468	Tourism on way to a record year Published: 8:55 AM August 29, 2009 Updated: 9:39 PM October 10, 2020 EAST Anglia's summer tourism boom is set to continue over the Bank Holiday weekend with many in the industry already experiencing record a record-breaking season. Thanks to above average temperatures and very low rainfall, many of Suffolk's attractions have seen higher than normal attendances during August. This weekend is set to crown a glorious month for the tourism trade in the region and the teams at attractions such as Pleasurewood Hills and Africa Alive! and Easton Farm Park are bracing themselves for large crowds. Keith Brown, chief executive of East of England Tourism, said that in a recent survey of more than 250 businesses in Suffolk and Essex 73pc had reported an increase in visitor numbers. He said: 'In terms of their expectations until the end of September, 57pc said that business was likely to remain strong. 'Since the survey was undertaken, improved weather conditions and a positive forecast for September is resulting in many businesses increasing their optimism with a record year in prospect. 'As well as improved visitor numbers, the research confirms that our visitors are spending more money in the region which is good news for jobs as well as those businesses involved in this important industry sector.' Alex Paul, tourism manager at Choose Suffolk, which runs the Visit Suffolk website, said there were a number of factors that had made this summer 'so successful'. He said: 'When we're out and about talking to members of the Choose Suffolk Tourism Partnership we're hearing some very positive stories about their experiences this summer. 'Many of them have had a great summer period, with bookings up on last year and, in some cases, already coming in for the months ahead. 'While the improving weather has certainly played its part this year, Suffolk has also managed to tap in to a renewed interest in holidaying at home and is very well-placed to continue meeting this demand.' Naomi Tarry, of Best of Suffolk, which offers 'stylish, self-catering holiday accommodation', said August had been the company's busiest ever month. She said: 'It's been a really brilliant summer - we have been so busy and this month we're set to take more bookings than ever before. 'Everyone has been reporting back what a great time they have been having. The events have been excellent - Aldeburgh Carnival was spectacular - and the quality and cultural aspects play a big part.'	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1907
__label__wiki	0.771374	0.771374	FOLKSHORE The Fairytales of Folkshore is a young adult series of interconnected fairy tale retellings. The series starts with the Cahraman Trilogy, a gender-bent retelling of Aladdin and will continue in two-parters or standalones starring the girls you meet in the first arc and those you will encounter along the way! Throughout the series you will visit many of the lands on this map. 1. Thief of Cahraman You have been summoned to Sunstone Palace to compete as one of fifty in our search for the future Queen of Cahraman. After years on the run, Adelaide thinks her lonely and dangerous life as a thief is finally over. But her world is upended when a witch steals her away to a faraway kingdom, to perform an impossible heist. If Adelaide fails, her newfound family would be sacrificed to a beast. To complete her mission, she’s forced to assume the role of a noblewoman and enter a royal competition. The prize is the hand of the elusive Crown Prince. Elimination means certain death. As the witch’s literal deadline approaches, Adelaide has one last gamble to save the day, and to escape to a new life with Cyrus, the handsome and mysterious fellow thief who stole her heart. But everything falls apart when the prince finally reveals himself… 2. Prince of Cahraman Before, she avoided elimination. Now, she must win. Chosen as one of the Final Five in the Bride Search, Ada has one last chance to find the golden lamp and save her family. Yet with Cyrus no longer her partner-in-crime, but her target, her plans unravel, tearing her between duty and desire. Now she has one week to pass three increasingly difficult tests fit for a queen. As the competition takes a perilous bent, secrets are uncovered, demolishing her world as she knows it. Caught between impossible choices, the fates of all she loves depend on her decisions. But she fears that no matter what she does, she’d lose everything and change Cahraman forever. 3. Queen of Cahraman After a lifetime of running away, now she must make a stand. In a corrupted Cahraman, Ada is back on the streets, struggling to save her friends and the kingdom from the fallout of her devastating mistake. The only way to redeem herself is to put things back as they were, but that seems impossible when her enemy is all-powerful. When Cyrus and her friends escape, their reunion turns bittersweet as her part in Nariman’s takeover is exposed. Now that Cyrus no longer trusts her, there is only one thing that could fix everything: the lamp. But her plan to steal it flings them on a treacherous quest for salvation through forgotten lands, unseen worlds and a cave of wonders. A journey that tests their love, their knowledge of who they are, unearthing shocking truths about them all and exposing the dark side of magic. With no more secrets and no more need for lies, Ada’s goal is now to surmount the harrowing obstacles thrown her way and find the one thing that can defeat Nariman before it’s too late. But if she fails, they’re all doomed to this grim fate forever. 4. Beast of Rosemead A BOOKISH BEAUTY. A BEASTLY PRINCE. A DEADLY CURSE. Bonnie Fairborn’s wish to escape her small-town life for one of adventure is granted in the worst way when she’s flung along with her family into the unknown. The nightmare deepens when she wakes up to find her best friend Ada gone and her father offered as a sacrifice to the terrifying Beast of Rosemead. After trading her life for his, her bid for escape ends in a lethal brush with fairies. When the beast almost dies to save her, she discovers he is the missing Crown Prince of Arbore, and the victim of a vindictive fairy’s curse. With time to undo it running out, he and his monstrous staff believe she’s the only one who can save them all. But how can she fall in love with the gruff and mysterious Leander, let alone to a deadline? And would that be enough to break the curse? Especially now she’s discovering that nothing, including her own life, is what it seems? 5. Beauty of Rosemead A WILTING ROSE. A TREACHEROUS QUEST. AND A FATEFUL LEGACY With everyone she loves at the mercy of fairies, Bonnie risks everything to cross the forbidden forest at the end of her world to reach them. She arrives in Faerie with unforeseen company, intending to resume the quest to break Leander’s curse. The plan sounds simple enough: Cross every fairy court and bargain with the queen who cast the curse. But as their numbers dwindle, so do the petals of the rose counting down to Leander’s doom, and that of everyone bound to him. As they keep being dragged off course in the uncharted land of unpredictable magic and time, trials and revelations will test all bonds and unearth painful secrets, ones even her insatiable curiosity cannot withstand. But after all their struggles, will they reach the Spring Court in time? And what if Bonnie fails to negotiate with the queen? How far will she go to save her beastly prince, before the last petal falls? 6. Princess of Midnight THREE NIGHTS. A PAIR OF GLASS SLIPPERS. AND A FROZEN KING. After breaking free of her evil stepfamily’s thrall, Ornella Dufreyne flees into Faerie, and ends up in the Winter Court. But when she interrupts her escape to thwart an assassination attempt on the King of Winter, they recapture her. All hope seems lost, until the Queen of Spring appears to make her an offer. At the Midwinter Ball, Ella has to monopolize King Yulian's attention, while others try to expose the would-be assassins. In exchange, the Queen will free her and bring her stepfamily to justice. At the Castle of Glass, she discovers Yulian is a kindred spirit who's crumbling under a curse that's turning him to ice. After he repays her life-debt, they grow closer, cooling her flaming fury and thawing his frigid state. But just as they start to believe they could be each other’s salvation, everything unravels when her stepmother’s plot to divide them unknowingly aids Yulian’s enemy. As danger encroaches, through untraceable whispers and haunted mirrors, inconceivable secrets long lost to the night are unveiled. And by the third strike of midnight, Ella must choose between the final chance to be free, or to save the only one whose life and love reflects her own. 7. Dreamer of Briarfell A CURSED PRINCESS. A LEGENDARY OUTLAW. A LITERAL DEADLINE. Her soul will be lost forever, unless she wins the love of the noblest of men. Cursed in her cradle by a vengeful fairy queen, Princess Fairuza of Arbore thought her fate was secure in the hands of her betrothed — until he chose another as his bride. After the last attempt to find another prince to save her fails, Fairuza’s world fades to black, and she awakens in a castle, unseen and unheard by all—then a thief breaks in, and sees her. But Robin Hood is no prince charming, and he’s leaving for Faerie, to save Maid Marian from the Wild Hunt. Seizing her last chance to find royals who can break her curse, she joins him and his Merry Men. Once in Faerie, the Summer King puts them through deadly trials, in exchange for his hand and help. But as they struggle to survive, Fairuza begins to fade. The longer her soul remains detached from her body, the sooner their tie will be severed. As her time runs out, she finds herself falling in love with Robin, despite knowing that this would doom her forever…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1910
__label__cc	0.720438	0.279562	Maaza 29 The Traveling Wino In sharing more information about Maaza 29 and other seasonal subjects on the blog, I would be remiss not to mention our love and passion for all things wine. Our owner travels to Napa Valley twice a year to handpick the wines that we serve here. We aren’t messing around when it comes to wine. The God of Wines When it comes to wine, the name you need to know is Dave Phinney. After starting out at Robert Mondavi in 1997, he was able to work his way up and left the following year to start Orin Swift Cellars in Napa Valley. Shortly after, he created his best-selling wine The Prisoner. He eventually sold Orin Swift Cellars to E. J. Gallo in 2016 and now works for the company he founded and is in charge of production and winemaking! A force to be reckoned with in the wine industry is a label he wears proudly but has since moved onto other ventures. He recently founded Savage & Cooke, a distillery. While Dave moves onto other ventures, we proudly serve his wines in our own establishment and hope he gets back to producing some more great wines that we can enjoy soon! Meanwhile, we’ll keep enjoying his wines from Orin Swift Cellars. Scout’s Honor One of the feature wines that you can find here at Maaza 29 is Scout’s Honor from Venge Vineyards. The family's viticultural roots flourished in 1976 with the purchase of a 17-acre vineyard in the Oakville District that was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This fortunate development cast the family among the winemaking pioneers of Napa Valley. Nils' and Dianna Venge's son, Kirk Venge, gravitated to winemaking at an early age. He proved to be as talented a winemaker as his father, making wines in his own style, with a vision to build on the family legacy. In 2008, Kirk achieved his lifelong dream and acquired full ownership of Venge Vineyards. Today, Kirk continues the Napa Valley heritage, focusing on select vineyard sites that produce fruit worthy of bearing the Venge family name. Maaza 29 is the only restaurant in Northern Virginia that sells Scout’s Honor! If you’re looking for a wine you literally can’t get anywhere else in Northern Virginia, it looks like you have (yet another) reason to stop by and see us. Our Wine Club If you’re as much as a wino as we all are, we’d love for you to join The Cellars, our wine club. For more information about membership, ask your server! We look forward to having you join us. Cheers! What Makes Maaza 29 Unique? 4 Wines to Drink This Fall ABC Lifts the Ban on Happy Hour Advertisements Maaza29 maaza29@gmail.com © 2020 Maaza29 \| Site By Waterloo Street	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1914
__label__cc	0.710573	0.289427	Home News Apple Inc. Your MacBook battery could be an attacker’s next target Your MacBook battery could be an attacker’s next target Last year, if anyone had told me to make sure I changed the password on my battery, I would have thrown an energizer bunny at them. Today though, attackers could be targeting your Macbook’s battery. These new high tech batteries are controlled and regulated by microprocessors. The microprocessors perform functions like telling the computer when the battery is done charging and how much power is left. Security researcher Charlie Miller has discovered a way to access and control these processors by using the factory default password. Our system admins, power users, computer companies, and local hackers have all been grooming us for years to change default passwords. Some of the best hackers on the planet got into their craft playing pranks on neighbors who didn’t change their default router passwords. At this point it’s really just common sense. Why oh why, then, would the factory default password be left on such a critical component? The answer is quite simple: manufacturers figured no one would screw around with them. We can assume that the manufacturers figured that since the battery can’t really be accessed until after a system has been compromised, since the battery is not a point of entry, then why would anyone target them? Charlie Miller is quick to point out the severity of this problem, and how it can be used maliciously. Attacking the firmware of these batteries means an attacker doesn’t have to install anything on the hard drive, thus making removal near impossible. Every time you reload your OS, or install a new hard drive, the malware can reinstall itself automatically. He also warned about the dangers of an attacker potentially detonating batteries, by overloading them until they explode. Shooting from the hip, I’d think this exploit would be best served operating autonomously. Could you imagine if a piece of malware looked for in-flight Wi-Fi mac addresses and were timed to detonate in flight? If Charlie Miller is correct, this issue needs to be addressed by Apple and Texas Instruments, who manufacturers the exploited microcontrollers. Mr. Miller plans to unveil his research and findings at the Black Hat Hacker Conference in Las Vegas next month. He will also be releasing a fix independently, though he says he has notified Apple and Texas Instruments about the flaw. Source: The Mac Observer Previous articleApple partially throttled Thunderbolt in new MacBook Air Next articleApple taps Pegatron for iPad 3 production? Josh is the Social Media Director and Sr. Systems Engineer for a startup toy company. He is freakishly into just about anything tech related. When he's not writing, he can be found inventing products at Quirky, or doing 3D renders for other inventors. The Latest Hell To Get Ice Water: Apple Music Released To Android Tuesday Tip: Use iOS 9’s Slide Over Multitasking Feature	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1915
__label__cc	0.71786	0.28214	24 Ways in 24 Days - Daily To-Do's for Democrats Volunteer in Virginia, 2008. 24 DAYS TILL ELECTION DAY! What can I do to help reelect the President? Today's assignment: Dig Deep - Donate a Day Who are the liberal elite? Maybe the Kennedy's come to mind, or Hollywood types. Maybe you picture Ivy League academics, or the New York Jewish intelligentsia. What about "latte liberals"? Educated urban professionals, or maybe grad students? I think the stereotype could be simplified to get at a fundamental, positive truth about the Democratic Party. We're a highly diverse group of course; that's one of our hallmarks. But more than that, it is our commitment to each other across lines of diversity within the Party that sets us apart. In the Republican Party, although you don't see much racial or cultural diversity, there is surely economic and educational diversity. But in their adherence to a "bootstraps" individualism as principle, they haven't set themselves up to reach out within their Party, from the privileged to those members with less access. Their orientation towards helping is around concepts of charity and individual generosity, not systemic supports. Within our Party, we have a rich tradition of taking responsibility for each other: Democrats with access reach out to, and help, those without. Democrats with cars and flex-time and gas money get themselves into neighborhoods with none of those advantages, get people registered, and on election day help get them to the polls. Republicans more and more use the Church to organize politically, and probably have always done fine getting their elderly and disabled family members out to vote on election day. But for over half a century, Democrats have had thriving teams of volunteers pick up and drive to the polls whole neighborhoods of voters who don't have transportation. It's what we do. And we broke all our own records in 2008. This time around, I fear that the chords of disenchantment struck in some liberal corners could have a detrimental impact on the overall Democratic turnout machine. While the "I guess I'll probably vote for Obama again but I'm not going to work for him this time," state of mind probably shouldn't be criticized where it exists as an authentic, individual viewpoint, it ignores the communal nature that is a significant strength of our party. When people with even a modicum of privilege in our party decide not to go all-in for an election, they do exercise their right to form a private opinion about the current state of the Party. But I think they should at least do so with the conscious recognition that they are effectively making a choice for others as well. That would be an unfair or exaggerated judgement if leveled at any individual Democrat; I say it to the Party. As a group, we get our fellows registered, informed, and to the polls on time. Click here to find sign up with your local Democratic Party for volunteer opportunities.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1922
__label__wiki	0.634399	0.634399	2019 Recap: A Year to Remember Hackable? Podcast Consumer Threat Notices Mobile and IoT Security All Consumer Blogs All Enterprise Blogs Executive Perspectives Life at McAfee McAfee Partners All Corporate Blogs All Language Blogs Mcafee/ Enterprise/ 2019 Recap A Year to Remember By Melissa Gaffney on Dec 18, 2019 Working Even Harder To End the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage The term “skills gap” is all too familiar to those in the cybersecurity industry. A recent ISACA survey found only 18% of respondents said they believed the cybersecurity skills gap will be mostly or entirely filled during the upcoming decade, while 81% said companies aren’t investing enough in the people skills needed to navigate technological change. The talent shortage, coupled with the increasing volume of threats and the changing cybercrime landscape, presents a problem which is only getting worse. One initiative that McAfee is investing heavily in is education, and in September of this year, we expanded our work as a founding partner of the new Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence at the University of Guelph. A Strong Presence at RSA During this year’s RSA conference, VP and Chief Technology Officer Steve Grobman and Chief Data Scientist Dr. Celeste Fralick took the main stage to discuss how the industry needs to think about artificial intelligence, its power, and the possible ways it can be used against us. Despite its tremendous potential, Fralick explained, “Most people don’t realize how fragile AI and machine learning can really be.” In closing, Grobman told RSA attendees, “We must embrace AI but never ignore its limitations. It’s just math. It’s fragile. And there is a cost to both false positives and false negatives.” Uncovering Ransomware Resurgence As detailed in our August Threat Report, our Advanced Threat Research discovered that new ransomware samples had increased 118% from Q1 to Q2. The most active ransomware families of the quarter appeared to be Dharma (also known as Crysis), GandCrab and Ryuk. Other notable ransomware families of the quarter include Anatova, which was exposed by our ATR team before it had the opportunity to spread broadly, and Scarab, a persistent and prevalent ransomware family with regularly discovered new variants. We’ve also seen an increase in the number of victims that have given in to the extortion demands of attackers, often paying ransom demands of hundreds or thousands of dollars in order to restore their systems. The Release of The Cybersecurity Playbook In September, McAfee Chief Marketing Officer Allison Cerra released her latest book, The Cybersecurity Playbook, which draws from her experiences as CMO and incorporates straightforward assessments, adaptable action plans, and many current examples to provide practical recommendations for cybersecurity policies. The Cybersecurity Playbook is an invaluable guide to identifying security gaps, getting buy-in from the top, promoting effective daily security routines, and safeguarding vital resources. Strong cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of IT departments, but that of every executive, manager, and employee—so Cerra’s book provides practical to-dos for those at every level. ATR Findings Announced at Black Hat and DEFCON At Black Hat and DEFCON, we announced the discovery of two major vulnerabilities in commonly deployed industrial and enterprise devices. The first is a zero-day vulnerability in a Delta building controller that would allow malicious actors to manipulate access control systems, boiler rooms, temperature control for critical systems and more. The second vulnerability we announced was a 10-year-old bug within an innocuous Avaya desk phone. These findings prove that backdoors for bad actors to enter sensitive industrial and corporate environments are both wide-ranging and easy to miss. As more and more devices are connected to the internet, businesses, manufacturers and end users must be increasingly vigilant. 12th Annual MPOWER Cybersecurity Summit This year, we hosted MPOWER at the Aria in Las Vegas, where fellow security experts strategized, networked, and discovered the newest and most innovative ways to ward off advanced cyberattacks. In addition to the announcement of several new innovations, MPOWER also featured a number of key speakers, including Madeleine Albright, Colin Powel, and McAfee CEO Chris Young, who stressed the importance of time. Missed this year’s event? Take a look at our top 5 highlights. Announcing MVISION Insights Live from the MPOWER main stage, we announced MVISION Insights, which will help organizations move to an action-oriented, proactive security posture by pinpointing threats that matter, offering insights into the effectiveness of their defenses, and providing the ability to respond quickly and accurately to these threats. Security teams will soon be able to utilize the data gathered by McAfee from more than one billion sensors worldwide and correlate it with their own threat data. This will allow them to obtain the information needed to battle threats targeting their systems and data, while also preemptively preparing defenses against threats even before they are seen in their environments. First Cybersecurity Company to Achieve Global Gender Pay Parity In April, we announced that we had become the first cybersecurity company to achieve global gender pay parity. “By achieving gender pay parity at McAfee, we continue to live our values, build an inclusive culture, create better workplaces, and develop stronger communities. I’m honored to join companies beyond the world of cyber already striving towards pay parity, and I hope more will join us in reaching this milestone in equality,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Chatelle Lynch. Reinforcing our company’s commitment to building an inclusive workplace, we also released our first Inclusion and Diversity Report, highlighting our strategy and results to support and increase its diverse workforce. Introducing Unified Cloud Edge Also at MPOWER, we introduced Unified Cloud Edge, an industry first initiative to address the security concerns of the cloud. By converging the capabilities of our award-winning MVISION Cloud, McAfee Web Gateway, and McAfee Data Loss Prevention offerings—all to be available through the MVISION ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) platform—McAfee Unified Cloud Edge will enable a borderless IT environment. “The convergence of security solutions that traditionally have functioned independently will improve an organization’s security posture by creating security defenses that work cohesively to defend against attacks,” Rob Westervelt, research director at IDC, said. “But even more importantly, this convergence will help ease the burden of managing security and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, which is one of the most significant challenges enterprises face today.” Threat Predictions for the Year Ahead It’s been yet another eventful year for cyberattacks. Although there is still some time left for 2019, it’s time to look towards the new year and speculate what may be in store for the threatscape. Here are the top five threat predictions for 2020. Broader Deepfakes Capabilities for Less-Skilled Threat Actors Adversaries to Generate Deepfakes to Bypass Facial Recognition Ransomware Attacks to Morph into Two-Stage Extortion Campaigns Application Programming Interfaces (API) Will be Exposed as the Weakest Link Leading to Cloud-Native Threats DevSecOps Will Rise to Prominence as Growth in Containerized Workloads Causes Security Controls to ‘Shift Left’ For more details on our 2020 Threat Predictions, click here. Melissa Gaffney Melissa Gaffney is a member of the digital marketing team at McAfee. She has six years of experience in a variety of enterprise technologies, three of which have been focused on security. Read more posts from Melissa Gaffney Categories: Enterprise Tags: Annual Threats Predictions, cloud, mpower, mvision, recap, black hat diane barnett says: this all sounds scary, but I’m an elder who uses my computer for banking, streaming, learning, family updates, etc. I’m never sure what to use for protection, what I need. my son has a laptop, and does a few games. Not sure about password safety?? Does your Next-gen SWG provide Next-Gen Availability? Why do I need a CASB for Shadow IT when I already have a SIEM? Top 10 Cloud Privacy Recommendations for Businesses Subscribe to McAfee Securing Tomorrow Blogs Securing Tomorrow Legal Contracts & Terms Copyright ©2020 McAfee, LLC	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1923
__label__cc	0.713445	0.286555	MedicSense an IQVIA business The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, passed a new law in May 2012 regulating the registration of medical devices. The new law is expected to be implemented gradually in the next few years. The law was approved nearly a decade since it was first proposed. Under this legislation, all medical devices manufactured or marketed in Israel must be registered with the Ministry of Health registrar (AMAR – The Medical Device Division of the Israeli Ministry of Health) who is responsible for registering and supervising medical devices in Israel. Before the law was published only medical devices supplied to governmental medical institutions had to be registered by the AMAR division. All other devices could be registered voluntarily. The AMAR registration is held in high status, therefore many manufacturers decide to register their devices even they were not required to do so. The new medical device law number 5772-2012 According to the new Law, medical devices manufactured or marketed in Israel shall be registered by the Ministry of Health registrar (AMAR – The Medical Device Division of the Israeli Ministry of Health). Registration of medical devices in Israel is based on approvals in one of following countries: Australia, Canada, European Union, Island, Norway, New-Zealand, Switzerland, Japan, or the United States. The Medical Equipment Law imposes a criminal prohibition for manufacturing, importing, marketing and using medical equipment which has not been registered in the AMAR, except in exceptional cases and with the approval of the Israeli Ministry of Health. The Israeli medical device industry continues intense growth Israel is one of the world’s leading centers for the development of innovative medical devices. The country has by far the highest proportion of any country of new patents in this sector per caita. There are nearly 800 companies in this field, which consists of about half of the life sciences sector. Israel’s strength in this sector come from multidisciplinary capabilities, which bring together medicine, engineering, clinical expertise and software. Some of the world’s leading universities with renowned R&D faculties, leading edge medical centers, the world’s highest per-capita number of physicians, and a remarkable high-tech sector combined with a spirit of entrepreneurship have all contributed to the dynamic growth in medical devices. In recent years Israel’s medical device sector is attracting increasing amounts of foreign investment. This is achieved through VC funds, IPOs and direct investments from major US and international companies such as: Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Guidant. The Israeli Registration Holder (IRH) According to the new Law, medical devices manufactured or marketed in Israel shall be registered by the Ministry of Health registrar (AMAR – The Medical Device Division of the Israeli Ministry of Health). Applications for registration shall be done only by an Israeli citizen or by a corporate established in Israel. According to section 3(d), the submission to AMAR can be done through a professional and skilled third party. The Israeli Registration Holder (IRH) is responsible for the following activities: Reside and maintain a place of business in Israel and serve as the regulatory representative (ref. section 3(b)). Prepare and submit the registration application to the AMAR Division (ref. section 3(b)). Review the first batch of devices to be marketed in Israel as requested by the Amar Division (ref. section 7(a)1). Respond to questions from the AMAR Division concerning the registered products (ref. section 15(b)). Report any adverse events to the AMAR Division (ref. section 15(b)). Renew the registration on time to maintain the market approval active (ref. section 8). Receive documents from the AMAR Division on behalf of the legal manufacturer and liaise with the registrar (ref. sections 9(b) and 12). Perform Post Marketing activities, including evaluation of information provided by users and forward it to the legal manufacturer, prepare periodical reports (upon request), report of adverse and unexpected incidents occurred in Israel or other countries where the device is in use, report of restrictions from other regulatory bodies concerning the registered devices (ref. section 11). Why select an independent Israeli Registration Holder (IRH)? The distributor of a medical device may act as the regulatory representative in Israel. However, there are several reasons why it may be advantageous to select an independent professional Israeli Registration Holder (IRH): The independent professional has extensive experience and know-how in Regulatory Affairs and with the Israeli regulations in particular. The independent IRH deals only with regulatory issues with no commercial interest in the product. To avoid potential problems associated with switching distributors if a poorly performing distributor is also the IRH. Competitive problems if one distributor acts as the IRH and the legal manufacturer wish to appoint a second distributor look here and find vacation rental cleaning in Irvine, or the distributor represents different legal manufacturers with competitive products. Having to entrust the distributor with the proprietary product design information. Dealing with conflicts of interest with the distributor in the event of a product recall or incident report to AMAR. Having to rely on the distributor for regulatory updates in Israel. MedicSense can act as your In-Country Israeli Registration Holder (IRH), we can also assist you in choosing a local importer/distributor. MedicSense Ltd. - an IQVIA business. Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry dedicated to delivering actionable insights. Learn more at www.iqvia.com. Contact us \| DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION. 가톨릭 성서 다운로드 글래스 자막 다운로드 크롬 다중 링크 다운로드 핵심erp 다운로드 판타지 수학대전 다운로드 타워디펜스4 다운로드 디즈 파이널 아워스 다운로드 드라이버 다운로드 로지텍 다운로드 레고 어벤져스 게임 다운로드 무료 엠피쓰리 다운로드 베인 글로리 안드로이드 다운로드 지원서 양식 다운로드 세인트영맨 다운로드 최윤영 요가 다운로드 이그잼 다운로드 윈도우 핀볼 다운로드 웃긴 효과음 다운로드 경적 소리 다운로드 몽고디비 다운로드	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1935
__label__cc	0.683869	0.316131	Co-financed by: Fórum Internacional Educação, Emprego e Formação no setor do Turismo International Forum: Education, Employment and Training in Tourism Events- Return to research results From: 21 Jan'21 To: 21 Jan'21 Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, under coordination of Ministry of Economy and Digital Transition, organizes an International Forum: Education, Employment and Training in Tourism that takes place on 21 January 2021. It is one of the three that Turismo de Portugal is developing under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, is an opportunity to gather contributions and propose solutions for the tourism sector in two fundamental components: human resources and their qualifications. Tourism is facing one of the hardest challenges and full effects are still not clear. Therefore, it is urgent to gather national and European authorities, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and civil society to work on recovery and development of tomorrow’s Tourism. The event has two panels: "Education & Training in Tourism – How?" and "Future Trends in Tourism". Between panels will be presented the European Commission Pact for Skills, a shared engagement model for skills development in Europe. Free entry, subject to registration on this link. From unique venues made available to us, to the organisational and production aspects of a 3-day-festival, all local partners supported us to the maximum extent showing the best that this country has to offer to the meeting industry." Salvatore Sagone, founder & president of Bea World Festival (…)This has been absolutely beautiful as a venue. (…) It’s like an amazing feast - feast of food, great networking opportunities and great data and content. (…) Andy Brown, in I-COM Global Summit (Porto, abril 2017) (…) Many thanks for a very well organized, inspiring and enjoyable conference! (…) Gisela Böhm- Professor (Institutt for samfunnspsykologi - Det psykologiske fakultet), in 26th SRA-E annual conference (Lisboa, junho 2017) IMEX FRANKFURT 2021 CANCELED The IMEX Group chairman Ray Bloom and CEO Carina Bauer released the following statement, 11... EventMB by Skift launches new reports EventMB by Skift has launched three reports, all of them focusing directly on the M&I... World Travel Awards 2020 The World Travel Awards 2020 ceremony took place on November 27, in Moscow, Russia. Compete 2020 © 2017 MEETINGS IN PORTUGAL. All rights reserved	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1936
__label__wiki	0.581234	0.581234	charlessynyard Ishuzoku Reviewers (Interspecies Reviewers) For those wishing to reform society to become a healthier, happier place for family life, few things are more discouraging than hearing that prostitution is the world’s oldest profession. Perhaps true, revealing an unruly lascivious bent in human nature, though it’s much easier and more straightforward to find some spots than others, e.g., easier in Angeles City, Macau, and Tokyo than in most of the United States. Thus, when the manga-based series Interspecies Reviewers (Ishuzoku Reviewers in the original) premiered early this year, running its 12 episode course just in time to avoid any COVID-19 delays, it was bound to be divisive—though, honestly, as much within the human heart as among the mass of viewers. For anyone who generally disapproves of prostitution, yet can’t resist an occasional peek at RockIt Reports, thinking “If only...” this may be the anime for you. Human adventurer Stunk inhabits an architecturally Middle Ages world, where dungeons piled with treasure are guarded by menacing monsters, and cities are peopled by a variety of intelligent species, some wielding magic, living alongside one another, earning his keep by fulfilling quests posted on tavern walls for rewards in gold. Though a skilled fighter, employment is uncertain in this fantasy-style universe, and much of what he does make goes to companionship at one of numerous legal brothels popular with quest takers. The establishments are run by succubus girls (succu-girls); while sex work is restricted to members of their race, longtime interbreeding mean members of virtually all kinds carry succu-girl blood, and are represented. One night, over fare at the tavern Ale & Eats, Stunk and Zel, an elf, reach an impasse in a lively debate over two whores. Seeking to reach a decision, they enlist the halfling Kanchal (Kan) and the beastman Brooz to pen tiebreaking reviews of a human succu-girl, 50 years old, and an elf, 500 years young. When that‘s settled, Stunk and Zel rescue the angel Crimvael (Crim) from a monster during a walk in the woods. Crim can’t return to Heaven until his halo heals, so he decides to join their party. After posting the reviews among the quest bulletins back at Ale & Eats, patrons flock to pore over their research, and Stunk is happily surprised with a sack of gold from Meidri, the harpy barmaid who can’t stand how gross men are, as remuneration for the evaluations bringing the bar increased traffic. A newfound source of income acquired, the party begins moonlighting as regular reviewers for prostitutes of all species, and even innocent, inexperienced Crim is roped in. The others don’t realize he has ”both parts” hidden between his legs, leading to elements in his reviews that confuse those not privy to his secret. In each episode, after Stunk and three others, sometimes including a less frequent reviewer, visit a brothel, we hear their review, with its rating from 0-10 of 10, and see highlights. What is this anime? Visually there are some traits of ecchi, but right off, Interspecies Reviewers violates key laws underpinning the broadcast anime universe. Characters can not only have sex, it happens in every episode. Crim, timid and a virgin at the beginning, is a little like an ecchi protagonist transported to a hentai, and it feels like something important’s been violated when he gets to bed women for a modest sum and with almost no preliminaries, when the protagonists of harem series like To Love-Ru, High School DxD, and Strike the Blood are content to wait, finding endless tantalization recompense for saving school, city, or even the whole world. Something is lost in having a plot anime where sexual tension is released once or twice an episode instead of elaborately built up; of course, the finesse and gladdening fulfillment of lovemaking in shojo anime like Kare Kano is also lacking. Yet Interspecies Reviewers isn’t a broadcast hentai, either; while sex is shown in each episode, there isn’t the long focus on bodies-in-action signature to pornography. The action doesn’t even always aim to be hot or attractive: a few times, the narrator pans the visuals to something more appealing to spare the human viewer’s eyes. One of my favorite parts is when, instead of something truly grotesque, we see Meidri fluttering in the water of a sunlit lake as she bathes herself. At its best, Interspecies Reviewer showcases how fictional intelligent species, often based on lower creatures from real life, along with beings who can use magic, might mate, and how humans and others visiting them might be in for a unique treat. Sometimes the anime pulls this off delightfully. When the reviewers visit Tiaplate the hot-bodied salamandra succu-girl in Yellow Volcano land, they’re treated to a unique combination of two great Japanese traditions, yakiniku and nyotaimori, that would not be possible in real life. The most acclaimed succu-girl, however, is the Archmage Demia, who uses her extensive powers to run a perfectly-rated brothel in the Magic Metropolis, a four-day’s journey from city housing Ale & Eats. Stunk and friends can’t find anything lacking, but the viewer learns that for Demia, her business is an elaborate intelligence-gathering operation, seemingly out of place in her serene city. She must be up to something. If Alfred Hitchcock were directing this anime, we might get a dramatic pivot away from the salacious to a high-stakes high fantasy, to something more like Re: Zero. But, despite a promise of greater action at the end of the presumptive first season, in an ongoing series of established niche that is likely impossible. Speaking of the impossible, in watching Interspecies Reviewers, one can forget that, for the native audience, sexual services for payment are hardly “fantasy”, as Japan is home to a few kinds of prostitution. Postwar laws influenced by Christian missionaries led to the invention of the soap land; pretended as a form of bathing, it skirts a narrow ban on normal penetrative sex to provide an experience not available elsewhere. There are a few scenes in the anime paying homage to soap lands. Missing, however, is anything like enjo kosai (compensated dating), a controversial practice and inspiration for erotic manga for decades now. In fact, other than a couple of the johns saying they prefer “loli”-looking girls, children or minors of any sort are absent from virtually the whole anime—and this, from the country always getting browbeaten by the UN and NGOs for lolicon manga. What IS included, and which I would include among the grotesque parts to turn away from, is sex changing (assisted by magic) in order for males to enjoy lesbian sex; ”rainbow” is even used to denote prostitutes who specialize in gender-bending sex. And it is, of course, a show about sex between species, and like monster girl anime serves to normalize sex between races as well as catering to those interested in bestiality. Interspecies Reviewers skirts the more controversial interests, even those that are a social issue in real life, while making sure to check all the pozzed boxes. Strange, then, that Interspecies Reviewers was dropped by Amazon Prime Video and Funimation, which usually run the most transgressive series as if they were inoffensive despite any volume of objections. Yet, with sex work and pornography still unsettled issues within feminism, and some rightists now championing prostitution as a better alternative to porn addiction, the politically-minded dutifully took their battle stations, and made war over a substantially tame series, leading Meganime to pick up the series larger streamers had let go. A late-night anime that reviewed what prostitution is actually like in Japan, for the guests and the girls, that would be brave; I hope someday one is made.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1939
__label__cc	0.505331	0.494669	Dodgers, First-Rounder Kody Hoese Agree To Terms By Steve Adams \| June 11, 2019 at 3:34pm CDT The Dodgers have agreed to terms with first-rounder Kody Hoese, reports Jim Callis of MLB.com (via Twitter). The now-former Tulane third baseman will receive the full slot value of $2,740,300 that accompanies the No. 25 overall selection. Specific evaluations of Hoese had a bit of variance, but he was generally regarded as a Day One talent in this year’s draft. Kiley McDaniel and Eric Longenhagen of Fangraphs were most bullish on the 21-year-old, ranking him 16th among all draft prospects. Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com ranked him 25th, while the Baseball America team tabbed him 29th and ESPN’s Keith Law pegged him 32nd overall. Scouting reports on Hoese generally agree that he possesses the potential for at least an average hit tool and above-average pop. There’s less certainty regarding his defense down the line, though Fangraphs and MLB.com both tout him as a potential average defender as well. Hoese posted an absurd .391/.486/.779 batting line with 23 home runs, 20 doubles and a triple in 286 plate appearances in his junior year, but his track record prior to the 2019 season was more marginal. He’s frequently tabbed as a late bloomer/breakout/pop-up prospect whose stock rose dramatically in his final season of college ball. 2019 MLB Draft Signings Kody Hoese Los Angeles Dodgers MLBTR Chat Transcript Diamondbacks, Brennan Malone Agree To Terms Norm Chouinard No disrespect to the mentioned services but why not include Perfect Games rankings? SillyScully Welcome Turner’s eventual replacement in a few years! Big Poison Ain’t nothin but Pitches and Hoese danpartridge No grade: perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=3831…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1942
__label__cc	0.500793	0.499207	Seasons Regular Season Regular Season Regular Season Regular Season Regular Season Regular Season Section Playoffs Regular Season Regular Season Regular Season Polar Standings MN Baseball Hub Photo of the Year unveiled By SportsEngine 06/27/2018, 3:45pm CDT See which picture was voted as the best from our coverage this season. BOLD, Martin Luther/GHEC-Truman highlight 2018 all-state teams The Warriors and Jaguars had a state-best three selections apiece on the lists released on June 18. State baseball tournament brackets posted By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 06/10/2018, 12:15pm CDT Minnetonka is the No. 1 seed in Class 4A as the Skippers are back in the tournament for the first time since 2013. And the Winner is...MN Baseball Hub Top Performer Revealed By Matt Bigelow, SportsEngine 05/23/2018, 10:45am CDT We select athletes with some of last week's most outstanding stat lines. You decide who had the best performance. Top games: Cretin-Derham Hall, Stillwater moving toward a high-stakes showdown in regular-season finale By Thaddeus Carroll, SportsEngine 05/21/2018, 1:30pm CDT May 22: The Raiders enter the week just a half-game back of the Ponies in the Suburban East Conference standings and need a strong showing this week to take the league title.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1943
__label__wiki	0.52913	0.52913	Techsplanation Sony Xperia Z1 features whopping 20.7 megapixel camera phone Andy C 25 Jul 2013 • 2 min read Sony has never been shy about using high end camera technology on its mobiles in the past, but it has fallen behind rival Nokia in recent years when it comes to really stretching the boundaries of what can be achieved in this area. The news that a Sony 20.7 megapixel camera phone is in development should help to redress the balance and put Nokia’s PureView range in its place. If this rumour is true then the Sony Xperia Z1 could be one of the best camera phones 2013 has to offer when it is officially unveiled. Also known as the Sony Honami, it will join a long line of Cybershot devices in offering a top tier photography experience in combination with full smartphone capabilities. By comparison the 13 megapixel camera found on the Samsung Galaxy S4 will look a little underwhelming. The Xperia Z1 will benefit from the presence of Sony’s BIONZ imaging processor and will be backuped up by a Xenon flash, which does a much better job of providing illumination than the LED-based alternatives found on most other modern handsets. Up front, a secondary camera with its own 2.2 megapixel Exmor R sensor makes for a viable alternative to the primary snapper, also adding to the video calling capabilities of this device. Xperia Z1 features The rest of the specifications for the Xperia Z1 make equally promising reading, as it is reported to have a quad core CPU with a 2.2GHz clock speed, making it one of the most powerful Android smartphones available. 16GB of storage will allow keen snappers to fill it up with still images and full HD video clips, the latter of which can then be enjoyed in all their glory on the phone’s five inch 1080p touchscreen display. This will all be compressed into a slender phone that is just a centimetre thick. It is not going to be quite as svelte as some of its competitors, but compared with Nokia’s bulkier 808 PureView it is something of a supermodel. Nokia will still have the lead in terms of raw megapixel count and it does not look like any other company will be attempting to match its 41 megapixel sensor any time soon, but of course most people will not be too fussed about the discrepancy as long as the Xperia Z1 is able to deliver great low light performance and lots of built in photography features. Fans of the water-resistant Xperia Z will be pleased to hear that the Xperia Z1 Honami is similarly rugged and reliable. Such a big screen will burn through some serious energy, so the 3000mAh battery which is rumoured to be on board will be a blessing and could be one of the reasons that the handset is thicker than its flagship stable mate. Of course the question that buyers will need to ask themselves is whether they will actually be able to make the most out of a camera phone with such impressive credentials, particularly if they already have a standalone snapper with similar specs. Samsung seems to think that there is a market niche to be exploited here as its recently revealed Galaxy S4 Zoom camera phone, with built-in optical zoom, has proven. Of course Samsung has also been happy to sacrifice good looks in favour of photographic prowess, which is something that Sony has avoided with the rumoured Xperia Z1. Sony is preparing for a press event announcement in September which the Xperia Z1 and a number of other handsets are slated to make their first official appearance. Although camera functions have been bubbling away in the background of the mobile market, they might be about to return to the top of the agenda in 2013. Images sourced from the Gadget Helpline. Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia Lumia 925 Nokia’s Lumia smartphones have certainly made their mark in recent years, proving that this once all-powerful Finnish manufacturer still has plenty of innovative ideas to help it stand out from the crowd. The Lumia 920 was the firm’s flagship device after its Andy C 25 Jul 2013 • 2 min read Apple iPhone 5S, 6 or Mini. Which Will Cut The Mustard? Apple is always secretive about its new devices up until the moment that they are officially announced at major launch events, but that does not stop rumours and leaks emerging well in advance. At the moment the argument that is swirling around many media Community © 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1944
__label__wiki	0.890113	0.890113	16.03.2005 Crime & Punishment Crime combat is collective responsibility of all - Minister Accra, March 16, GNA - Sheikh I.C. Quaye, Greater Accra Regional Minister, on Wednesday urged the public to expose miscreants in their communities and desist from harbouring and protecting them. "Protecting these criminals can be dangerous to both those harbouring them and those in the vicinity because you may not know when you will fall a victim to their nefarious activities," Sheikh Quaye said, when the Regional Security council met with the press and community leaders in Accra. The meeting was to set the tone for further discussions on the armed robbery menace and to appeal to the public to be vigilant and join hands with the security in the fight against crimes. "We should be guided by the fact that we are all potential victims and therefore, the need to lend support to the security agencies become more effective," he said. Sheikh Quaye said efforts to combat crime would not yield any desired results without the support and cooperation from the public and urged them to report all suspicious characters to the Police, who have the expertise to investigate and monitor their movements. The achievements by the Police High Command, Military and other Security Agencies in fighting against crime in the region in the past four years should not lead to complacency, adding, "the arrest of some notorious criminals lend credence to the fact that the security agencies are making progress in the fight." He announced a donation of 70 million cedis from the National Security Council, Regional Security Council and the five District Security Councils in the Greater Accra region into the Anti-Robbery Common Fund. Mr Asamoah Boateng, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Modernisation of the Capital City designate, and Nii Laryea Afoteh Agbo, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Kpone Katamanso donated five million and one million cedis each. More Crime & Punishment E/R: Man arrested for stealing two goats at Nuaso 18.01.2021 \| Crime & Punishment Court adjourns Ablekuma Central election shooter case to February 15 High Court remands 'killer' Policeman, three civilians grabbed over attempted fraud Motorbike thief jailed 10 years A/R: Fake police officer nabbed in Kejetia Four granted bail over threat of death, trespassing on a land Driver's mate jailed 3 years for causing harm Akatsi Police intercept vehicle loaded with 'wee'	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1947
__label__wiki	0.723589	0.723589	AMA to sanitise Accra beaches Accra, April 7, GNA - The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Thursday reminded persons rearing pigs and other animals along the beaches to relocate to more convenient locations within two weeks from April 1 2005. A statement signed by Mr Stanley Adjiri Blankson, Metropolitan Chief Executive, said the area covered the stretch of land from Nungua to Chorkor. He said the Metropolitan Assembly would remove all such structures after April 14, 2005 and the owners would bear the cost of removal in line with the provisions of the Assembly's byelaws. Mr Adjiri Blankson urged all concerned to comply accordingly and help make the environment of the Metropolis healthier for it's inhabitants.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1948
__label__cc	0.729011	0.270989	META-NOMAD A VOYAGE TO THE END TIMES CAPITALISM AS OVERCOMING HORIZON-ROOTWORK V.2 SCHIZO-OBSESSION HYPER-MELTDOWN K-DEATH PLAY OVERTHROWN UNMEND Z% /£/ /$$/ /[]# ((0)) @R/ACC sublime; /ll;;555 enter-CHASM bowdown /?????UNFOUND? pTeRaEcAeTY/li> /K-ADDICTION/ PLASIc-vortEX h--unGER--_-- over AND ****** [][][]OUT[][][] ♙ ⚉ ⚖ ⓷ ⑃ ⑉ ╫ ▦ ⛼ ᛕ ⛬ 🖸 Tag: foucault The Genealogy of Foucault’s Numeric Power Structures – Man Under Number By Meta-Nomad Essay constructed whilst listening to Röyksopp’s Senior – here, listen. PDF Link for easier reading. In this essay I primarily use Michel Foucault’s text The Birth of Biopolitics (2010) to extrapolate and theorize on the socio-economic genealogy that is created after the Enlightenment. I propose that distinctive to the process of the Enlightenment was a fundamental cultural shift towards the assimilation of number into every facet of man’s life. My task is not to ask ‘Why?’ this new numeric culture arose, nor ‘Why?’. My sole task is to analyze the full economic, social and political genealogy it gives rise to in relation to man’s understanding of himself. I shall note that the genealogy itself is theoretically auto-catalytic (as shown by Fig 1), as such the linearity of the essay is continually reliant on the extrapolation of a previous section. As such I have written this essay in such a way as to expound upon that which I believe to be the largest ‘macro’ first (the culture of number) and continued genealogically through to the smallest ‘micro’ (man as homo-economicus). Though there is a quasi-hierarchical relation between the influence of some parts of the genealogy upon others parts, no part can exist without any other, as such the structure of the text acts only an illusory form of cohesion in relation to that which is ceaselessly auto-catalyzing between systems, structures, institutions, temporalities, cultures and frameworks. (Fig 1 – The Auto-catalytic Nature of Modernity’s Numeric Genealogy) Man’s Maturation and Enlightened Numeric Systems. This essay’s respective ‘parts’ form a cohesion in relation to the maturation of man [1]. This process of maturation is inherently connected to time, it is a temporal process, one matures over time. The key ‘era’ of man’s maturation, in inherent distinction to others, according to Kant (Kant, 1784) was the ‘dawn’ of the Enlightenment. A process beginning with the 16th (Foucault, 2000, p307) century and continuing through to the early 19th. A process which has become synonymous with the arrival/birth of modernity (Ibid, p303-304, 309). The Enlightenment is a process situated within history, from which “Man puts his reason to use” (Ibid, p308). To utilize his reason, his human reason as a form of exit from the authoritarian and theological structures of the Other (Ibid, p306) that dominated the thought of the subject prior. To understand the world within man’s own cognitive capacity, this is what is meant by critique (Ibid, p305); the Enlightenment is the dawn of anthro-limit-acceptance. The systematic modification of will, authority and reason (Ibid, p305) that takes place within the Enlightenment is a distinctly temporal form of maturation – “because illumination takes time” (Land, 2013), linked to an ongoing histo-cultural process. Epistemologically locked to the changes taking place within said process. There was a darkness and calculation – as I will show – lead man to the En(Light)enment. The grammatical focus on the singular notion of an Enlightenment confusingly removes it from its true nature as process, a process within a larger process of techno-capital which it helps/allows to birth. Inherent to the system of the Enlightenment is a historical and numerical overlap which allows man to fully mature, the historical and systematic roots of which I shall now begin to pull up. To state that the process of the Enlightenment is at its core historically and culturally mathematical would be the understatement, with regard to not only history, but to man’s nature and ‘nature’ in general – as I shall show further on. The proto-process of the Enlightenment begins much earlier that the 16th century, Crosby notes the process begins – less systematically – in the 13th century (Crosby, 1996). Yet full scale numeric-cultural assimilation of which is the focus of the this essay doesn’t arrive until the 16th century. From then on its arrival is so militaristic one wonders where numbers do not pry: Military textbooks (Ibid, p6), mathematical clocks (Ibid, p19), abacus’ (Ibid, p112), roman numerals (Ibid, p115), Mercantilism (Porter,T,M, 1986, p20), Malthusianism (Ibid, p26), Victorian social policy (Ibid, p30-31), standardization of measurements and time (Porter,T,M, 1996. p29, 93, 207, 224). The physics of Kepler, Galileo, Descartes and Newton, Stevin’s decimalist fractions (1585), Napier’s logarithms (1614), Fermat (1636) and Descartes’ (1637) geometry, Leibniz (1684) and Newton’s (1687) calculus and so on (see secondary bibliography on Enlightenment texts). As I previously stated in the introduction, my task is not to theorize the how or why the numeric cultural methods became so prevalent within the process of the Enlightenment, but to ask what these new numeric methods/attitudes do to man, how they alter man. What happens to the ‘homo sapiens’ when systematically introduced to number. That of man’s maturation under number? For a thorough analysis of this I turn to Foucault’s Birth of Biopolitics (2010). A continually self-aggrandizing numeric process/culture which begins and succeeds in applying and parasitically assimilating number, math, calculation and quantification onto and into every facet of society. Number and limit convert man’s most basic and fundamental actions from subject oriented actions of the ‘immature’ self into economic possibilities: growth, gain, loss, limit, production and profit etc. The aforementioned numeric and mathematical events taking place within the Enlightenment convert society into a culture of the abacus, of ones and zeroes, pluses and minuses, controlled by chronic, linear time; “Modernity is often situated on a calendar” (Foucault, M, 2000. p309) notes Foucault and yet one struggles to rigorously select the dates unto which we can say ‘modernity’ precisely takes place. However, one can say that without modernity calendars cease existence, at least in our current systematic understanding of them. Calendric culture is modernity, a grid-like structure atop the world locking culture into smaller and smaller parcels and units of time. The calendar is the metaphor for modernity, a thorough process of temporal atomization unto which one can easily control the minute boxes are produced from it. A time built for control, from mathematical means of control. Firstly, the newfound numeric culture must assimilate into the ‘macro’ as a means to alter the ‘micro’; society first, only then to man. Assimilating the Attitude of Modernity into Society The numeric attitude of modernity aforementioned, complete with its assimilation of reasoned, mature, calculable limit into every facet of life shall forthwith be called ‘the attitude of modernity’. This attitude – for reasons I expand upon later – exists everywhere, and so, to get to the question of this essay, namely ‘man’, I must follow the constitutive parts of a numeric genealogy which begin their journey as the formation/creation of the synonymy of society and economy, and from there onward affect man more directly and purposefully. Yet one must extrapolate on that which man is within and in some sense being molded by before attending to the singular unit of man himself, he exists roughly at the ‘end’ of a genealogy: Number, economy, state and finally man. Once the attitude of modernity infects society the task of society fundamentally changes, due to its newfound utilization and reliance on number and thus numeric/economic systems. This newfound raison d’Etat has at its core a critique of the ‘art of governance’ inherently connected with number (Foucault, M, 2010. p6), for the understanding of ‘limit’ is not possible without a coherent ‘lesser’ or ‘greater’, a mode of thinking made available by number. As such government begins to understand itself in relation to its own limitations and precisely because of this self-understanding it can begin to place itself within and enter into competitive frameworks, as well as this government also begins to understand its own internal limits and begins to regulate where it deems fit. Both the external mode of competition and internal mode of regulation are made possible by alterations both in communal/societal understanding of limit via numeric education and nature (later). This raison D’etat which takes the form of “internal limitation of governmental reason” (Ibid, p13) – or perhaps, ‘the maturation of government’ – is made possible by the arrival of ‘political economy’ (itself arriving synchronously with the numeric attitude) – “a method of government that can procure the nation’s prosperity” (Ibid, p13). Political economy in its mutual utilization of the attitude of modernity acts as governmental reflection (which was previously based upon morals, theology or law) ground down to ones and zeros, positives and negatives of wealth, value and capital (Ibid, p15). From this form of epistemological and governmental legitimacy wherein profit is ‘correct’ (Ibid, p14) “the economy produces the legitimacy of the state – the economy creates public law” (Ibid, p84), for law need only be tailored towards – the same now for everything else in society – the growth of the economy in relation to the nation. And so there is a ‘permanent genealogy of the state from the economic institution” (Ibid, p84) the actions of society become the actions for the growth of the economy and so succinctly, society becomes equal to economy. To continue with this exposition of genealogy in the direction of man I must reach back to where I began. The attitude of modernity makes the society within its clutches understand itself in relation to its own attitude and epistemological legitimization of economic growth. All that is macro (society & state) or micro (man) is assimilated into the controlled signification of society now synonymous with economy, as noted by Foucault: “The economy produces political signs that enable structures, mechanisms of justification and power to function – the free market, the economically free-market, binds and manifests political bonds.” (Ibid, p85). This form of economic positive-feedback-loop creation is genealogically bound to the economy – the creation itself made possible by the maturation of man. The positive feedback loop of the economy is reliant on material agents who understand and make intelligible its system (men) to feed its growth-directed abacus. Man’s economic choices within this economic loop compound into a single choice, the choice for the continuation of the economy beneath him. This is the only societal choice if one is to utilize the logic expounded previously: A nation’s prosperity is in relation to the growth of the economy, arguably the average man wishes for the betterment of his nation and in turn himself (from his nation), as such the purpose of man – survival, betterment, wellbeing[2] – becomes equal to attending to and helping the economic growth of the/his state/nation. For what now exists outside of the economy is now also outside of society and as such struggles, due to lack of institutional support networks, to survive. Man’s remaining options are to attend to the expansion of the economy or beg for scraps external to all systems. The attitude of modernity is a parasite infecting both at an individual and social level as to legitimize growth-as-wellbeing via intelligible mechanisms, and so, for man to improve his wellbeing he understands via signification produced by the economy that he must improve the growth of the economy – his ‘purpose’ has been replaced with a clearer economic purpose, his material meaning fulfilled, but what of his nature? Nature and Political Economy Political economy has arrived, as such the fundamental notions of nature, society and economy and man have changed, and so the state has inherently altered and modified into a system that mutates governmental practice into an economic entity – “Political economy [a] method of government that can procure prosperity.” (Ibid, p13). To prosper, to grow and to profit. Political economy is the numeric reflection of governmental policy via its economic effects and choices. This socio-economic abacus of political economy reveals [3] the intelligible mechanisms (Ibid, p15) of the economy. Mechanisms that once revealed can be taken by government into a loop of creation and utilization, to alter and direct their mode of governance in relation to a personal ideology. To chain the flow of capital towards a humanist venture. For the mechanisms cannot be avoided (Ibid, p15), and so are to be directed – which is considered by Foucault to be to the detriment of the free-market (Ibid, p116) – or are simply to be left alone, to be [a] free [market]. These mechanisms become nature via their synonymous actions alongside the attitude of modernity. Numeric attitudes allow such mechanisms an actuality via cultural assimilation of the means of understanding the mechanisms (mathematical education). This in turn assimilates into the collective engagement of society and government – “The notion of nature will thus be transformed with the appearance of political economy.” (Ibid, p15). If we’re to take Foucault at his word when he states “Nature is something that runs under, through, and in the exercise of governmentality.” (Ibid, p16) then it follows that the reveal of political economy, and political economy itself is natural – for political economy is merely a modification of governance in relation to cultural progression maturation and alteration. There is no mutation in/of nature, we have simply revealed a further part of its form. The attitude of modernity as parasite in accordance with the political economy adheres to the previous culture of society/man and directs it via assimilation with mathematics towards a new form of natural behaviour in-keeping with the modern attitude. Number begets number via parasitic invasion of man’s being, allowing man to enter into the epistemological framework which reveres markets as signifier of truth. Further investigation with regards to man’s ‘new’ natural reality of political economy is paramount to understanding his new being. For within man’s ‘new’ nature – now simply ‘nature’ – the choice of taxes at a politically economic level is a now simply a question of growth in relation to the state within which that political economy exists, does doing X to Y result in growth. The competitive essence of growth quashes archaic modes of ‘right & wrong’ via the assimilation of the attitude of modernity into every facet of man’s praxis. From (new) nature man now understands his purpose in relation to growth, and so all his actions are to be taken and made in relation to growth. Truth, for man, now lies solely – within a free-market capitalist mode of economy – within the potential for national prosperity, itself connected to the ‘regime of truth’ (Ibid, p19) connected to government via natural signification – “the site of truth is the market” (Ibid, p30). From this complex interwoven process of maturation via number, agents, economy, state and markets arises a norm. A mode of societal and governmental normitivity arises from the black unknowability of all economic processes. Man’s new mode of being – political economy as society aside – is to adhere/revere the normative, calculating, reasoned and epistemologically numerical economic mode of being, itself arisen from the secular domain of economy. Nature now runs through government as a mode of economic truth, an individual and collective mode of being made possible by the process of the Enlightenment’s maturation being synonymous with the assimilation of numerical attitudes into culture. This ‘mode of being’, for man, is to be ‘homo-economicus’. Becoming Homo-Economicus But what of ‘man’ within this new reality, this ‘new’ nature? He too synchronously changes alongside and with the nature of the collective. Man transforms, he modifies into ‘economic-man’, ‘human-capital’, homo-economicus. This modification of ‘man’ happens not only at a sociological, political and economic level, but also more fundamentally at the level of identity, at the level of his very definition. Foucault notes the history of the Latin word for man – homo, e.g. homosapien – during the process of the Enlightenment (Ibid, p250). During which the abstract integration of ‘man’ (homo) into external systems of cultural, societal and – eventually – economic relation takes place – homo-penalis & homo-criminalis are two clear examples (Ibid, p250). Throughout the process of the Enlightenment, man’s maturation, the singular subject ‘man’ loses his state as subject-as-island, separate from systems, sovereignty and economics, he begins to become inherently integrated into the modern attitude itself via semantic means. A man who is a criminal is a criminal-man, a new singular semantic judgement. Yet more importantly, for not all men are criminals – all men are now, or have the capacity to be calculating, man’s critical future neologism as homo-economicus, economic-man is locked into the modern attitude of calculation, which itself is locked into the ‘new’ form of nature. Man’s assimilation into this new economic reality is made whole by this creation of a neologistic combination of biology and economy. The cultural integration of number infects man and makes possible his new, inherent tether to the economy. The process of the Enlightenment, the maturation process paves the way for his becoming-economic. If man is now to be, he must be economic, he must be homo-economicus. “The homo-economicus sought after is not the man of exchange or man the consumer; he’s the man of enterprise and production.” (Ibid, p147). However, with regard to “enterprise and production”, Foucault does not believe this fundamental shift within the subject of man makes him merely a puppet of capital, pulled by larger, unseen economic forces. It places him within and of an inescapable and unknowable whole of economics which, as atomized homo-economicus, he now becomes within due to to his newfound intelligible abilities in relation to economic mechanisms, themselves in relation to the political economy. Homo-economicus is entirely a becoming, a temporal length of maturation in relation to his understanding and assimilation into the numeric/economic framework. This process of assimilating the attitude of modernity into man begins at birth. A child is human capital (p228). It is a maturation directed at the potential for future economic output, a numeric maturation. The capital that is a ‘young human/infant’ is thrown into a temporal framework of limitation in relation to the epistemological legitimacy of market processes at that current time: Age, intelligence, investment, health, family and future possibilities all act in relation to the potential of this atomized homo-economicus to supply the state with growth. Their only other option is to de-tether from the economy and risk death. Man, for Foucault, throughout this entire process undergoes as complex change & modification – if not more so – as state and society, due to assumptions surrounding his own being and ‘subject’ itself being eroded. The new reality – nature – I previously wrote of is foremost ‘accepted’ by man, “The nature of human nature is to be historical, because the nature of human nature is to be social. There is no human nature which is separable from the very fact of society.” (Ibid, p299). Such a newfound reality/nature works upon man in way of altering the very definition of his being, modifying and directing his being into alternate pathways made available by number. During the maturation period – the Enlightenment – the concept of ‘man’ began its own semantic journey into critique, flirting with systems of its own creation – law, criminality and now economy – in ways never previously experienced. Viewing these systems not as external modifications and alterations to a (whole) self, but as internal mutations of the self into a new form of self. Man becomes criminal-man (homo-criminalis), and in the context of this essay man becomes economic-man (homo-economicus). One must understand that this acceptance of nature anew is man situated “in an indefinite field of immanence – linking him to a series of accidents. [See fig 1], linking him to production, to others – a doubly involuntary situation.” (Ibid, p277). Situated in a field of non-totalizable economic immanence, a field he partakes in via economic choice in relation to society via intelligible mechanisms, yet e only does so in an atomized manner. Such a reality is acceptance of life as an atomized conduit for Smith’s invisible hand. It is a life “in the dark [wherein] the blindness of all economic agents [men] [is] are absolute necessity.” (Ibid, p279). Foucault’s allusion to state-subject collapse in lieu of economic becoming is extreme, yet realistic in relation to man’s own limit. Man must remain blind to the totality of economic process for if he sees he risks vision of society as limitrophe of zero, of society & state-as-economy as teetering on top of a complex abacus of illusory numeric supports [4]. Man’s place within and of these supports is succinctly extrapolated by Foucault (Ibid, p84-85). Man is allowed by the institution – in relation to its merit now intelligible via number – to spend and act, simply because the institution wishes them to do so; it is in their interest to allow agents of the economy (man) freedom. It allows them with this freedom to state it is right to give them such a freedom – an epistemological loop of economic legitimization. Such actions/freedoms of man are always in relation to growth/loss etc, itself made intelligible by the epistemology of the market, and so man’s freedoms become legitimized via the regime of the market. As such, from the underlying epistemology of the economy via the intelligibility of the market comes the legitimization of all of man’s actions in relation to production, a consensus of production is produced by that which wants production – the economy. Within this positive feedback loop of human-wellbeing assimilated into the epistemological legitimization of production man becomes an agent of the economic process itself, from this loop man becomes homo-economicus, he becomes a partner of exchange (Foucault, M. 2010, p226) and as such a partner in the production of economic and political consensus via political signification made possible by intelligible market processes, (Ibid, p85) in tacit relation to the continual growth of runaway capital. There is moments wherein man attempts reversion to his previous natural ‘state’, where he attempts to cordon or direct the free market economy, often resulting in detrimental effects (Ibid, p116) – these attempts are acts of competition in relation to internal and external limits. The market is pure competition (Ibid, p121) and so acts of limitation with regard to competition are anti-free-market, to regulate the economy is to regulate truth, to regulate nature. So if the market is left alone the remaining economic representation is the epistemologically (numerically) legitimized truthful vision of societal demands and desires, or else, if regulated, it is the signifier of ideology. This form of societal signifiers is synonymous with the arrival of political economy, itself synonymous with the arrival of homo-economicus.Both forming a complex whole, the existence of which is only possible on the condition of the existence of the aforementioned economized institutional framework of the state (Ibid, p163). Their adherence to the state is adherence to historical economic attitudes, or the attitude of modernity works within an institution to materialize a numeric-based power structure. Temporal Power Structures And yet, the seemingly bleak future for homo-economicus is tethered to a secondary means of control which has thus far only been hinted at with regard to its importance. This means of control is more complex in a far subtler way, the means itself is simple temporality and the realities it imposes on humans (mortality, health, productive output etc.). Yet at all junctures within both the process of maturation and the fully-fledged becoming of homo-economicus temporality is utilized by the economy via governmentality as a means for control. Before listing the simple/obvious practical means of control, I shall extrapolate on further ways in which temporality works synergistically with capital as a means of power over man. As I stated at the beginning of the essay one must not remove emphasis of the word ‘process’ in relation to maturation and the Enlightenment, this method of thinking about power must also be applied to the economy, for the economic processes unto which man is now befallen are equally forms of temporality, they are processes and at their core are actions of time. To paraphrase Foucault: the formalization of economic mechanisms and processes only exist in history (Ibid, p163) – there has to have been time for formalization to take place, no economy is a temporal moment/present. Not only do economic processes only exist and enact within history and time, but they also – within a numerical culture such as the one homo-economicus inhabits – use and utilize time as a means of control, as an economic means in itself. Foucault notes that the “economic reality of capitalism” we’re dealing with is “a singular figure in which economic processes and institutions call on each other, modify and shape each other in ceaseless reciprocity.” (Ibid, p164). Capitalism is a process of processes, “Capital is essentially /capitals/ at war among themselves.” – (Land, N. 2018, p1370). This ceaseless modification is ceaseless diversions of temporality attuning man’s life-cycle to a lesser or greater mode of profitability in relation to time. Each cross referenced via intelligible mechanisms to cater to its – capital’s – own impenetrable longevity. This history of ceaseless reciprocity, or history of economic histories “can only be an economic-institutional history.” (Ibid, p164). The overlooked factor in relation to the reality of man here is – surprisingly, with regard to Foucault – the temporal element. History, not only as supposed linear narrative of consistent economic growth or loss plotted upon a linear timescale, but also capital’s utilization of its own understanding of temporality used alongside and with the numeric attitude assimilated into man as a controller of homo-economicus. Capital utilizes temporality as a means to reinforce its fundamental social policy, growth (Ibid, p144), such a policy that is only possible via time. Capital is to utilize the temporality of man as a means of productive output, as a further means towards the best possible use of resources as an even further means towards growth. Capital takes man’s true limit and resource, time, and uses it for its own gain. Man has been systematically immanentized into the auto-catalytic schema of capital as human-capital, as part of the system himself, he is “one of the two partners of exchange in the process of exchange.” (Ibid, p225). Once man partakes – usually unwillingly – in the attitude of modernity he becomes human-capital and as such becomes – a form of – capital. A process in himself to be understood and modified by capitalism. The maturation of man during the “Western economic take off in the sixteenth and seventeenth century – Was it not due precisely to the existence of an accumulation, an accelerated accumulation, of human capital?” (Ibid, p232). This was indeed a physical accumulation of human capital, but at heart it was the accumulation of contained time as an investment in mechanisms of growth. Such an accelerative effect of accumulation was directly made possible by the assimilation of all human-capital onto an economic plane via numeric education. Without the process of maturation, inclusive of the historic/cultural integration of number into society, man’s understanding of himself would have taken a drastic, unknowable turn…or perhaps he would have remained within a world wherein his understanding of his own ‘time’, lifespan and temporality would not coincide with number. However, the process of maturation did – or had – to arrive alongside the assimilation of mathematical education, for understanding one’s own limit is not possible with a numeric spine, as such the means of control of which the economy may utilize are larger and more intrusive. As for the physical, practical ways in which the political economy, the economy, capital controls homo-economicus… in which it creates a power structure, I turn once again to time. Hours, minutes, seconds, linear/successive time, hours worked, rate of production, productive output, clocking-in-and-out, growth, decay, profit, loss, holidays, pensions, hourly salary, yearly salary, overtime, bonuses, years of service, dividends, bonds, stocks, bankruptcy, taxes, tax breaks, distance traveled to work and pay per hour. Each of these is made societally universal via the assimilation of the attitude of modernity into every facet of life, as well as each being uniquely connected to time via its own method of temporal control. Each of these – and many more – are actions of the aforementioned “ceaseless reciprocity” (Ibid, p164) of capitalism. They are modifications and alterations of the temporal lifespan of homo-economicus as a means towards greater productivity and growth. Not only does man have to be numeric, but his very temporal being is split, allocated and allotted as a means towards profit. The labor of profit is primarily man, and a mistake is made in relation to understanding profit as solely a monetary venture. Money is simply the signifier of the value allotted to the time worked within a particular context, by a particular human. ‘Time is money’ takes on literal significance in relation to money being the most common intelligible mechanism with regards to understanding growth. And so, the homo-economicus has a lifespan unique to its being, which from birth is for use by capital for capital “if capital is that which makes future income possible, then capital is inseparable from the person who possesses it.” (Ibid, p224). Under capitalism, capital makes future income possible, meaning that capital makes the future possible, for now the future cannot exist without being a continuation of the growth directed system of capitalism. The system of capitalism understands the economy in relation to homo-economicus as allotments of time, “the more we move towards an economic state, the more paradoxically the constitutional bond of civil society is weakened and the man the individual is isolated by the economic bond he has with everyone and anyone.” (Ibid, p303). The system of capitalism utilized the assimilation of number as a means to temporally atomize man into becoming an individual economic and temporal unit, perfect for utilizing with regard to exchange and production, each man their very own test-kit for capital. The attitude of modernity was thus the launch pad for capitalism to become a hegemonic, cosmic, numeric entity. Forcing men into semantic deaths of the self via institutionalized inescapable connections with the system itself. The parasitic structure of capital is such that the parasite exists in time, with time, and moves from host to host using their time – via practical, economic means – as a way to prolong its own existence, for the sake of its own existence. “Capital is an abstract parasite, an insatiable vampire and zombie-maker; but the living flesh it converts into dead labor is ours, and the zombies it makes are us.” (Fisher, M. 2009, p15) If we’re to follow the genealogical thread of number through to man, one comes to the bleak conclusion expounded upon quite heavily by Fisher in Capitalist Realism. The process unconsciously undertaken during the Enlightenment unleashed the vampiric means of capital. Careful attention to Fisher’s notion of vampiric capital however reveals one salient point, there is, supposedly, life-after-capital. You have become a zombified partner of exchange in relation to a large unknowable whole, yet you are still in control of your flesh, whether or not it is being eroded by the process of capital, used up by it. As I have shown the ‘abstract parasite’ of capital is so fundamentally tethered to a numeric-reality that expunging it from one’s system is, in reality, a temporally gigantic task. Global educational reversion towards a world of quality, away from quantity would be the task for those who intend to detach from capital. Foucault’s overlooked factor in relation to man not-becoming-capital-puppetry is his omission of the ways in which capital utilizes intelligible mechanisms as a way to justify its own reality, as the only reality. “If escape into capitalism isn’t the escape you want, then modern history is not for you.” (Land, N. 2018). If the maturation process, the ‘exit’ Kant spoke of is inherently bound to the attitude of modernity then there is no exit from capital, there is only existence within its self-selected direction. The conclusion of the genealogy expounded upon by Foucault, in relation to man, is that he is free to exist within the flow and process of capital, he may bare his flesh only in acknowledgement of capital. [1] Though the process of man’s maturation with respect to Kant and Foucault could easily be deserving of its own essay, it is included here due to its unavoidability in relation to the topics discussed within and its connection throughout, as such it is expounded upon here as minorly as needs be, for this essay isn’t directly concerned with the Kantian aspect of the Enlightenment’s historical influence. [2] I shall not argue the purpose or meaning of man’s life here, for I am taking it as a given via The Birth of Biopolitics that man directs himself towards personal wellbeing. [3] Note that throughout The Birth of Biopolitics Foucault uses strictly Heideggerian language – specifically ‘reveal’ – as the way in which he understand the processes of economy. If one continues this thought, it seems applicable that the natural processes of economy were there all along. [4]“The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents.” (Lovecraft, H.P., 2014, p381) Lovecraft’s notion that pure cognitive correlation is horrifically synonymous with the place in which man himself with regards to the reality of economic position, for him to see the ‘whole’ of the economy, is for him to correlate existence and time. Crosby, A (1996) The Measure of Reality: Quantification and Western Society, 1250-1600. Cambridge, New York and Melbourne: Cambridge University Press. Fisher, M. (2009) Capitalism Realism: Is There no Alternative? John Hunt Publishing. Foucault, M (2000) Ethics: Essential Works of Foucault 1954-1984. 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Princeton University Press, UK. Porter, T,M. (1996) Trust in Numbers: The Pursuit of Objectivity in Science and Public Life. Princeton University Press, UK. Secondary Bibliography of Enlightenment Texts Simon Stevin – La Disme, 1585 Franciscus Vieta – In artem analyticem isagoge, 1591 John Napier – Description of the Marvelous Canon of Logarithms, 1614 Joost Burgi & Johannes Kepler – Tabulae Rudolphinae, 1627 Bonaventura Cavalieri – Geometria Indivisibilibus Continuorum, 1635 Pierre de Fermat – Methodus ad disquirendam maximam et minimam et de tangentibus linearum curvarum, 1636. Rene Descartes – La Géométrie, 1637 John Wallis – Arithmetica Infinitorum, 1655 Isaac Barrow – Geometrical Lectures, 1670 Isaac Newton – Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, 1687 Colin Maclaurin – Treatise of Fluxions, 1742 Posted on 07/01/2019 (07/01/2019) by metanomad Posted in Economics, PhilosophyTagged capital, enlightenment, foucault, numberLeave a comment View @meta_nomad’s profile on Twitter Everything happens. No one does anything. The Battle Against the Hyperpresent. The Latest in Schizophrenia: On Bonnet’s After Death A Methodology of Possession: On the Philosophy of Nick Land Z/Acc Worldview J on Everything happens. 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__label__cc	0.54969	0.45031	Laptop Reservation/Checkout Template Reservation/Checkout Database Laptop Reservation/Checkout Template \| Reservation/Checkout Database Calendar Schedule Database/Template System $249.99—Internal Use—This version allows you to use this database template however you wish within your organization. $399.99—Unlimited Developer Use—This product allows you to use this database template however you wish for any applications you develop and distribute. The cost of the Access Laptop Reservation/Checkout Database with a SQL Server Backend Database can be found below. This version of the database works exactly the same, but utilizes your SQL Server as the data storage mechanism for the tables instead of Microsoft Access tables. The user interface with the forms and reports is still written 100% in Access. Access 2007/2010/2013 Download The Microsoft Access Laptop Reservation/Checkout Database is a full-featured calendar system built all in Microsoft Access tables, forms, reports, and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code. Based upon some of the concepts of the Microsoft Outlook Calendar modules, this database template has the advantage of being fully 100% Microsoft Access based. This aspect allows for tight integration into your existing Access Database. The Laptop Checkout Database offers a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly view of scheduled reservations or checkouts, as well as a form for creating and maintaining checkouts or reservations. The Laptop Reservation/Checkout Database also includes pre-built daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports. Please note that this is a template database. If it does not meet your needs 100%, and you are unable to customize it yourself, let WSI know and we will provide a quote to develop the customizations you need to get you exactly what you want in your calendar system. This version contains all the features in our Standard Calendar Schedule Database/Template, but adds the ability for you to assign a checkout/reservation to a specific laptop. You can then filter the calendar you are viewing by that Laptop to get just a view of that Laptop's scheduled uses. The calendar also has the capability to import and/or export your data to and from Outlook. Laptop Reservation/Checkout Database Modern Look (Access 2010/2013) Laptop Setup Contact Setup Download a demo version for free to test! The demo version is in Access 2007, which will work on either Access 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016. If you need a previous version of Access to try, please Contact Us. Please note that the demo version of the software is fully functional, but does not store any data once you close the database; the full version of the software, available for purchase, stores data in the database permanently. The following document explains, in detail, how to install the demo and how to avoid some common setup issues:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1955
__label__wiki	0.970553	0.970553	Honiton’s Poppy Appeal raises £14,700 - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Organisers of the Poppy Appeal in Honiton have said it raised more than £14,000. Speaking on behalf of appeal organisers, Chris Sinden said this year’s Poppy Appeal had been very well supported in Honiton and its surrounding villages of Dunkeswell and Offwell. He said: “Organisations which deserve a special mention are Tesco, the Air Force and Army Cadets, the ladies of the Happy Hookers crochet group as well as Lidl and Aldi.” He also said more than 100 small businesses took part. Mr Sinden appealed for a new appeal co-ordinator, with the current incumbent stepping down. He said: “There are plenty of volunteers to assist and the retiring poppy co-ordinator will be available for advice and support. The last two weeks in October and the first two weeks in November are the busiest and most enjoyable time. You will meet the public and learn a tremendous amount about Honiton and its generous folk.” Anyone who would like to run or take part in the Poppy Appeal should ring Mr Sinden on 01404 44474.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1956
__label__wiki	0.936056	0.936056	Police tackle underage drinking, Axe Valley A SHOP assistant in Colyton has been fined �80 for serving alcohol to a youth. The Seaton police and trading standards carried out a joint operation on Monday, October 30. A 15-year-old entered eight licensed premises in Seaton, Colyton and Beer - and two served alcohol to the youngster. Neighbourhood beat manager Pc Speariett said: "I am very disappointed that a licensed premise in Beer and Colyton served alcohol to a 15-year-old youth. "I will be paying particular attention to these premises in the guture and will robustly police any breaches, which will be reported to the Licensing department. PCSO Chris Bolsover confiscated alcohol from a number of youngsters in Seaton that evening. The Seaton team said it will be targeting these issues in the run up to Christmas. Pc Roy Hutter added: "I am pleased that the majority of premises we tested are selling responsibly and in accordance with the regulations. Those that didn't immediately received �80 fines. "Underage drinking is an area that we are focusing on and we want to ensure that alcohol is as difficult as possible for minors to get hold of. "The consumption of alcohol by young people often leads to anti social behaviour and can be one of the main causes of concern for residents." If anyone has information about the supply of alcohol to young people, they can call the Seaton Neighbourhood Beat Team on (01297) 626700.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1957
__label__wiki	0.826589	0.826589	Honiton Town all set for Macron League Match of the Day part II Published: 8:20 AM March 17, 2017 Updated: 11:33 AM November 7, 2020 Football generic picture - Credit: Archant Mountbatten Park stages the Macron League Premier Division Match of the Day on Saturday (March 18) when Honiton Town entertain Newtown in a contest between two of the three teams battling to win the title this season. The pair met at Newton St Cyres as recently as seven days ago with the Hippos winning 4-0. However, Town boss Kev Blackwell is very clear about the message he wants his team to take in prior to kick off. He explained saying: “I am going to do my upmost to get across to the players that last weekend’s win – as good as it was – will count for nothing if we don’t make sure of a positive result in this swift return meeting. “Defeat on our pitch will simply render the win at their place a terrific opportunity lost. Winning that first game 4-0 put four points between us and its clear that, even if we don’t win this second meeting, simply sharing the spoils would leave us still those four points clear with the games running out. “That said, a win would take us what could be a pivotal seven points clear which would be a massive advantage heading into the run-in.” Town are at full strength for the game. Blackwell says: “They [Newtown] will no doubt possibly try something different. For our part, we’ll go about our work in similar fashion to what we did at Newton St Cyres last Saturday. It’s games like this that we are all in the game for. They don’t come much more exciting than first versus second with the final stretch of the season in sight.” Blackwell concluded: “If I had one wish away from the issue of team selection and who to start with, then it’s that the good folk who support the club as well as they do, come out and give the lads their support for this game. One that could shape our destiny in the Macron League this season.” If the Hippos can win the game and then defeat the other of the three-teams chasing the title – Elmore – who they meet the following Saturday – then they will head into the penultimate month of the season with a healthy lead and the Macron League title clearly ‘theirs to lose’! The Mountbatten Park big match kicks-off at 3pm.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1959
__label__wiki	0.534374	0.534374	7 – Other Issue 7.1 Network System Security The application of multiplex data bus networks to military aircraft has provided for a significant level of subsystems and data integration, expanding the capabilities of the avionics systems. In doing so, the old" techniques of maintaining data security by using only discrete electronics systems and wiring is no longer possible without sacrificing many of the benefits of multiplex systems integration. Therefore, military data bus network designers must address the maintenance of data security within this integrated avionics system for both flight and ground operations. 7.1.1 Definitions In order to provide a common lexicon from which to work with, the following definitions are provided. RED – A designation applied to: a) all wirelines within the terminals or data routing equipment carrying classified plain language, b) all wirelines between the unencrypted side of the on-line crypto equipment used and individual subscriber terminal equipment, c) equipment originating or terminating classified plain text language, and d) areas containing these wirelines, equipment, and the interconnecting lines. BLACK – The designation applied to all wirelines, components, equipment, and systems which handle ONLY encrypted or unclassified signals, and areas to which no unencrypted or classified signals occur. RED/BLACK – The concept that electrical circuits components, equipment, systems, etc. which handle classified plain language data in electrical form (RED) be separated from those which handle encrypted or unclassified information (BLACK). Under this concept the terms RED and BLACK are used to clarify specific criteria related to, and to differentiate between such circuits, components equipment, and systems, etc., and the area in which they are contained. TEMPEST – An unclassified short name referring to investigations and studies of compromising emanations. It is sometimes used synonymously for the term "compromising emanations" (e.g., TEMPEST tests, TEMPEST inspections TEMPEST control plan). 7.1.2 System Security Policy The design (system, hardware, and software) must fulfill the operational, maintenance, and logistic security policy of the aircraft, ship, or system, on which it is used. This policy is established by the government program manager in conjunction with the operational user. The details of this policy, which impact system designers, are provided in the program security classification guide and its references. Some major areas capable of impacting the design are: The maximum classification of the data processed by each of the systems using the bus. The maximum classification and compartmentalization of the data transferred via the bus. The maximum authorized classification and compartment level of the systems connected to the bus. The access authorization of the various crew and maintenance personnel who will be using systems connected via the bus. 7.1.3 System Security Architecture The data bus network operates as a time shared system between various processors and users of the data. If any of these subsystems process RED information, then the data bus network design must address three complementary security areas: 1) compromising emanations (i.e., TEMPEST), 2) encryption, and 3) trusted message routing and control. Each of these areas interacts with the other, and the system designer must determine the optimum combination to satisfy the security requirements. System security architectures, each with different advantages and disadvantages are: All BLACK bus – No RED data or RED data processor is directly connected to the bus. ALL RED bus – All systems connected to the bus are authorized access to the highest data classification and all compartments using the bus. RED/BLACK Gateway – Separate all RED and all BLACK buses, as defined above, are used with a gateway to allow necessary data to securely pass between them. RED/BLACK Composite – On a time-share basis, the bus processes RED and BLACK data between RED and BLACK subsystems securely. 7.1.4 TEMPEST Design TEMPEST requirements must be fulfilled by the bus interface circuitry and the transmission media (bus network) for data bus systems processing RED information. The data bus network shall fulfill the TEMPEST provisions of the following documents: NACSIM-5100 and NACSIM-5112 for U.S. Military Systems BID/01/202 (4) and BID/01/200 (Series) for United Kingdom Military Systems AMSG-719 and AMSG-720 for NATO Military Systems Equivalent national requirements for other national military systems. 7.1.5 Encryption Designs Encryption techniques may be used by the data bus network and its associated terminal's and processor to convert RED data into BLACK data and to isolate multiple classification levels and compartments of RED data. The specific encryption technique and system design must be approved by the government agency responsible for encryption certification. While a discussion of specific acceptable encryption techniques is beyond the scope of this Designer's Guide and is classified, any encryption design for military systems must include the following: TEMPEST design to preclude compromising emanations from by passing the encryption circuitry. Trusted design of the encryption control, input/output and data processing circuitry, and software to preclude information compromise through failure or manipulation. Cryptographic key management, coordination, distribution, and zeroize techniques, circuitry and software. Synchronization and timing protocols. Encryption alarm and alarm check techniques. 7.1.6 Trusted Message Routing and Control Design The data bus network design must fulfill the requirements of DoD 5200.28-STD, "Department of Defense Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria," or national equivalent, with less than one undetected control error per 10,000 hours of operation at the maximum bus message transfer rate. Corrective control action to maintain and restore system trust must be incorporated for detected system security failures. The data bus network can be designed to meet these requirements by using the following: Low bit error rate circuitry and cabling techniques. Parity coding of control words involved in message routing. Bus controller monitor to detect and correct message routing errors. Each of the System Security Architectures, as defined in the previous sections, have individual TEMPEST, encryption, isolation, and Trusted Computer System requirements for the data bus network's transmissions media, terminal and controller designs and gateway designs. Designers are directed to their Program's Security Classification Guide, DoD 5200.28-STD, and the TEMPEST provisions in the aforementioned documents for assistance in determination of the design requirements. 7.2 MIL-STD-1760B Interconnect Standard for Aircraft Stores MIL-STD-1553B, due to its maturity and adaptability, has found itself being used, either in total or parts thereof, in other standards and specifications within various military architectures. One such adaptation has been to MIL-STD-1760B. In addition to the adoption of 1553B, new hierarchical multi-level bus network architectures are being developed and imposed with this new standard. For this reason, an overview of 1760B, and supporting specifications is presented here. MIL-STD-1760B, released APRIL 15,1991, supercedes 1760A SEPTEMBER 3, 1985. MIL-STD-1760B standard defines implementation requirements for the Aircraft/Store Electrical Interconnection System (AEIS) in aircraft and stores. The electrical signal characteristics, connectors, and interface software (messages) for US/NATO aircraft and stores have been included. For definition purposes, a store is defined as any external device attached to the aircraft and is composed of devices which separate (leave the aircraft) such as missiles and bombs, and as permanent modules such as electronics pods (e.g., ECM, LANTIRN, etc.) or fuel tanks. Retrofit systems employing 1760B stores include existing aircraft such as the F-5E, F-16A/B, B-52G/H, and the B-1B. 1760B stores will also be designed into the new ATA, ATF, EFA, FSX and LHX aircraft. The control path for these stores is a MIL-STD1553B data bus. However, there are restrictions, selected options, and exceptions to 1553B taken within 1760B to meet the aircraft/stores interoperability that requires attention by system designers. Figure I-7.1 Store Station Utilizing Primary Signal Set MIL-STD-1760B defines a Mission Stores Interface (MSI) as a single electrical receptacle external to the store structure. The aircraft connection is defined as the Aircraft Station Interface (ASI). Connection point examples are pylons, fuselage hard points, internal weapons bays, and wing tips. Umbilical cables connect the aircraft ASI to the store MSI. Figure I-7.1 illustrates a weapon attached to an ejector (suspension and release equipment), which is attached to a wing pylon. The primary 1760B signal set is available at the pylon ASI and connects to the store via the umbilical to the MSI. Each store uses selected signals from the available set as required. A carriage store is a device that attaches a Carriage Store Interface (CSI) to a single weapon station ASI and can interface with multiple mission stores. In 1760B, no spare pins are available to aircraft or store designers. All interface pins in the connector are fully defined. Instead of unique signals over dedicated wires, data in 1553 word format is transmitted over a 1553 dual redundant standby bus network. Mission stores contain embedded 1553 remote terminals. Per the standard, mission stores must be capable of BC-RT, RT-BC, and RT-RT message transfers. 1760B allows for both normal 1553 bus communication protocol (command/response) and broadcast message protocol. The aircraft has the responsibility to function as the bus controller. Due to the safety critical nature of stores, dynamic bus control is prohibited from use on a 1760B bus network. 7.2.2 Restrictions Subaddress assignments are defined in TABLE B-l in APPENDIX B of MIL-STD-1760B. Defined subaddresses include: a) store description, b) test operations, c) nuclear store operations, d) control and monitoring, and e) mass data transfer, and f) Data wraparound. As in 1553B both mode code indicator (00000 and 11111) are required. Mission store terminals are required to implement the transmit status word, reset remote terminal, transmitter shutdown, override transmitter shutdown, transmit vector word, synchronize with data word, and transmit last command word mode codes. If the terminal flag bit is implemented, then the inhibit terminal flag mode code is required. In addition, if the service request bit is used, the data word associated with the transmit vector word mode code must be available when the bit is set. The setting of the subsystem flag bit is interpreted as a total loss of the store. MIL-STD-1760B imposes a 30 word limit on both transmit and receive messages to/from a store (see paragraph B.40.2.1 of APPENDIX B). The use of checksums in the data message is optional except for: a) Mission store control, b) Mission store monitoring messages, and c) Store description messages. All checksummed messages shall satisfy the modulo 2 arithmetic to each bit (no carries), of all data words including the checksum, the sum shall be zero. Store initialization sequences. First communication, is defined in Paragraph 5.1.1.12.3. on page 33. The initialization procedure imposes on the network bus controller a message timing sequence to first communication no sooner then 150 milliseconds for first status response (with potential for the busy bit to be set in the status word) and up to 500 milliseconds for response of a valid store identification message. The timing reference point is 150 milliseconds after the application of power to the store (115/120V ac and 28V dc power #1). The 30 word identification message consists of: a) a one word header with a fixed hexadecimal pattern of 0421, b) a one word country code, c) nine words of store identity (e.g., AGM-131), d) Maximum interruptive BIT time with eighteen words of null characters, and e) one word of the checksum value for the message. 7.2.3 MIL-STD-1760B Signals Related to 1553B Figure I-7.2 shows the interface signals related to the data bus system. Mux A and mux B are the 1553 transformer coupled stubs from the aircraft. The address and odd parity bits are for wiring the unique remote terminal address, which is established at the ASI connector. It is permissible for stores to latch the address upon initialization rather than continuously reading it. Figure I-7.2 1553B Signals in 1760A As shown in figure I-7.2, the aircraft determines the stores presence by monitoring the interlock circuitry. The store is designed to jumper the interlock signal to the interlock return signal. The circuit is broken when the store separates. The store is not permitted to use the interlock signals to determine the aircraft's presence. The store may use the terminal address lines to determine if the aircraft is present (attached). However, since a single fault failure is possible at the address interface, the store designer should not allow safety critical functions to occur based solely upon detection of the no aircraft. Enabling of release consent is used to signal to the store that safety critical messages arriving via the data bus are to be acted upon as valid consent from the aircraft (crew). Safety critical events include irreversible functions such as rocket motor ignition, suspension hook release, and deployment of chutes and fins. 1760B allows 10 milliseconds for the consent signal stabilization before the messages start arriving. The return reference for release consent is the return of dc power #2. 7.2.4 Data Bus Networks and Components The network configuration depends upon the mission. The initial store load determines the number of remote terminals to be connected to the weapons network. During flight weapons are expended and removed from the bus. Since the number of remote terminals is changing, the bus loading and network reflections is also changing. Improper store separation may physically damage the umbilical. Hot rocket exhaust plume potentially could cause multiple shorts on the bus, hampering communications with the remaining stores. Since ASI and MSI connectors and umbilicals are exposed to extreme physical environments, the stubs are more likely to experience shorts than the network contained within the aircraft fuselage. Therefore, the systems designer must take special precautions when designing 1760B bus networks. Transformer coupled stubs are required for all connections in 1760B. To be interoperable to all stores, the aircraft coupler transformer should not be canter tapped on the stub side. In order to support multiple aircraft store stations without routing the bus, coupler boxes with five to eight transformer coupled stubs are now available. This allows the bus to remain in a more protected environment, such as inside the fuselage or wing, and branch out with stubs to a cluster of external connectors at the stations. Transceiver output voltage for the stores on the stub, is set at a minimum of 20 volts peak to peak when measured at the MSI; two volts higher than the 1553B minimum. This additional requirement on transceivers is necessary since the network paths vary from aircraft to aircraft and station to station. The ASI and MSI also cause network breakpoints that are not usually made for stubs. Constant voltage transceivers will provide a tighter control of output voltage (as opposed to constant current transceivers) as the network load changes. Current limiting of the transceiver output stage provides protection against multiple high loads on the network. Twinax connector design is required in 1760B for both data bus signals (A and B). The coaxial data high, data low, and shield provides a protection from the electromagnetic environment (EMI, EMP, and lighting). 7.3 System 2 System 2 is a specification conforming to MIL-STD-1760B covering the interface between an aircraft and a nuclear weapon. Aircraft Monitor and Control (AMAC) Project Officers Group (POG) specification system 2001-01 System 2, is managed from WL/NTSAC, AMAC/POG, Kirkland AFB, NM 87117. The classified System 2 specification has been included since there is a need for aircraft, fire control, and weapons manufacturers and designers to understand the requirements and goals of this specification. The development of System 2 goes back as far as the development of MIL-STD-1760. Early in the development stage of both documents, the decision was made to keep System 2 as a specification that complied with the 1760 standard. The evolution of System 2 has been slow, principally because of the rapid evolution of 1760, and the need to avoid differences between System 2 and 1760. The System 2 specification will fully specify the electrical and logical interface for a nuclear bomb and will specify the electrical interface and part of the logical interface concerning warhead functions for missiles with nuclear warheads. 7.3.1 Significant Elements of System 2 There is one provision of paramount importance in the System 2 specification that impacts upon hardware and system designers. Remote terminal subaddresses 19 and 27 are reserved by System 2 for exclusive use by nuclear weapons. This means that NO stores bus network can have any remote terminals except nuclear weapons that use subaddress 19 or 27 for any purpose if that stores bus network is ever to be used in conjunction with nuclear weapons. This also means that non-nuclear (non-System 2) weapons must not use subaddress 19 or 27 if they are ever to be carried in a mixed load" on the same stores bus network with nuclear weapons. This restriction is significant enough to impact most aircraft bus architectures and, unless it is absolutely unavoidable, a stores bus network should contain only stores with embedded remote terminals, remote terminals for controlling the weapon (its suspension and release equipment), and the stores fire control (equipment controlling 1760 and non-1760 signals). No other avionics should be connected to the stores bus network. The reason for this restriction is to improve nuclear safety by simplifying the control of critical functions and minimizing the possibility of interaction with other functions. For this reason, the use of an RT-RT transfer, involving either of the two restricted subaddresses, is prohibited in System 2. The use of dynamic bus control is also prohibited. Nuclear certification becomes more difficult and costly with complex systems. Highly integrated architectures with tightly coupled subsystems necessitate nuclear certification of subsystems having no intrinsic functional involvement with the nuclear weapon, other than perhaps being connected to the same data bus network. Therefore, it is the avowed intention of the System 2 specification and the nuclear certification community to influence aircraft and systems designers to build simply connected, highly isolated, stores bus networks for nuclear stores. This purpose should not be overlooked when designing these systems. System 2 defines its interface requirements between an aircraft system and a single nuclear weapon. The logical interface, that is the bus messages definitions, sequences, and protocols have been developed. Care should be taken before designing any stores network system (nuclear or non-nuclear) to insure that all the proper safeguards have been accounted for. Probably the first implementation will become the de facto standard for all following implementations. 1 - MIL-STD-1553 Overview 2 - A Comparison of Data Bus Specifications 3 - System Design 4 - Hardware 5 - Bus Controller Implementation 6 - Testing, Integration, and Instrumentation 7 - Other Issue	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1963
__label__cc	0.620108	0.379892	ALBUMS + This is a free library, available through the generous efforts of authors, publishers, and - perhaps most importantly - volunteer typists. Excerpted ABC-Clio titles are provided by arrangement with the publisher and Robert Neville, Editorial Director, ABC-Clio, Ltd. The Montessori Method, by Maria Montessori. Presented in its entirety. The Absorbent Mind, by Maria Montessori. Introduction, Translator's Note, Chapters 1 & 2 Basic Ideas of Montessori's Educational Theory, by Maria Montessori. Compiled by Paul Oswald and Günter Schulz-Benesch. Forward to the English edition, Chapters 1 & 2 The California Lectures of Maria Montessori, 1915, by Maria Montessori. Edited by Robert G. Buckenmeyer. Introduction, Lecture, Article, Original synopsis, Additional articles The Child In The Family, by Maria Montessori. Translated by Nancy Rockmore Cirillo. "The Blank Page" and "The Newborn Child" From Childhood to Adolescence, by Maria Montessori. Chapters 1 & 2 The Discovery of the Child, by Maria Montessori. Education for a New World, by Maria Montessori. Introduction, "Discovery & Development" The Formation of Man, by Maria Montessori. Part One: Prejudices and Nebulae What You Should Know About Your Child. Based on the lectures of Maria Montessori. Preface, Forward, Note, Chapters 1 & 2 To Educate the Human Potential, by Maria Montessori. Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2 Volunteer Typists: Jen McGraw - The Absorbent Mind, What You Should Know Connie Black - Basic Ideas of Montessori's Educational Theory Anna Colgan - The Child In The Family, Education for a New World, Formation of Man Julie Winnette - The Discovery of the Child Siobhan Henshilwood - To Educate the Human Potential Germaine Koomen - From Childhood to Adolescence ALBUMS+ MONTESSORI TEACHERS COLLECTIVE	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1969
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__label__wiki	0.913254	0.913254	Murphy Salisbury Activity Fund Murphy Salisbury Charity Foundation Scheme Audit and Corporate Finance EMI schemes Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes Tax – planning & services Business tax compliance and planning HM Revenue & Customs enquiries Succession planning and pensions Paying tax Tax investigation cover Tax investigations service summary Personal tax compliance and planning Pre-retirement planning and pensions Wills, trust & inheritance Single-tier state pension Making Tax Digital – Next Steps Property tax advice and planning Investors and Landlords Construction Firms Leisure Businesses The service sector Solicitors & Legal Advisors Registered charities Tax fact sheets HMRC and Companies House forms COVID-19 – Re-build and recover Focus on Healthcare Guides and Newsletters Newswire registration Kashflow login Summer Economic Update When the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Spring Budget on 11 March to the packed benches of the House of Commons, the hope was that the economic impact of the Coronavirus outbreak would be ‘V-shaped’, with an immediate bounce back to prosperity. Since then, nearly four months of onerous restrictions have shuttered large sections of the economy, GDP has fallen by an unprecedented 25 per cent and 9.4 million people have been furloughed from their jobs, leaving the shape of the recovery highly uncertain. With lockdown measures now having eased substantially, businesses reopening and early signs of growth returning, but some of the Government’s key interventions soon coming to an end, the Chancellor rose to the dispatch box in a half-empty, socially distanced House of Commons. The speech was billed as a ‘Summer Economic Update’, rather than an ‘Emergency Budget’, leading to speculation as to whether the Chancellor would announce much of significance or adopt a wait-and-see approach, leaving bold announcements for the Autumn Budget. It turned out, as things tend to, that what came to pass was somewhere in the middle with the speech being used to unveil the Government’s Plan for Jobs, described by the Chancellor as the second phase in the Government’s economic response to the crisis. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Job Retention Bonus Kickstart Scheme and measures to help people find work Stamp Duty Land Tax Holiday and job creation measures VAT cut for Hospitality and Tourism sectors The first major announcement from the Chancellor was the confirmation that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will close, as planned, at the end of October, arguing that “leaving the furlough scheme open forever gives people false hope that it will always be possible to return to the jobs they had before”. The scheme currently offers employers grants worth 80 per cent of a furloughed employee’s usual salary up to a cap of £2,500 a month plus the associated Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and minimum automatic enrolment pension contributions. Furloughed employees will be paid 80 per cent of their usual pay up to a cap of £2,500 a month until the end of the scheme in October and, since the beginning of July have been able to return to work part-time, with employers claiming a grant only in respect of usual hours not worked. The Chancellor’s announcement confirms that grants from the scheme will cease to cover Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and minimum automatic enrolment pension contributions from August. In September, the value of grants will fall to 70 per cent of usual wages up to £2,187.50 a month with employers making up 10 per cent. Finally, in October, the grant will fall to 60 per cent of usual wages up to £1,875 a month, with employers expected to make up 20 per cent. However, the Chancellor looked to cushion the blow with the announcement of a Job Retention Bonus. The new scheme will see the taxpayer give employers £1,000 for each previously furloughed employee they retain and keep in employment until January, as long as they are paid at least £520 a month. Further details of the scheme are expected later in July. Moving to his plans to support people in finding jobs, the Chancellor announced the Kickstart Scheme, which will provide £2 billion to support the creation of “high quality” six-month work placements for 16 to 24 year-olds on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The taxpayer will provide employers that offer the placements funding equivalent to 100 per cent of the relevant level of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 25 hours a week. It will also cover the associated Employer NICs and minimum automatic enrolment pension contributions. Outlining further plans to support people in finding jobs, the Chancellor confirmed 10 additional measures, including funding for traineeships and employers that hire new apprentices, as well as funding for several careers and job-finding programmes. The apprenticeships funding will provide £2,000 to employers in England for every apprentice hired under the age of 25 and £1,500 for each newly hired apprentice aged 25 or older. This funding is in addition to schemes already in place to support employers in taking on apprentices. Housing, construction and infrastructure were at the core of the measures announced by the Chancellor to catalyse job creation, with a temporary cut to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) by raising the nil-rate band from £125,000 to £500,000 from now until 31 March 2021. The Treasury estimates that, as a consequence, around nine in 10 people buying a main residence will pay no SDLT. Staying with the focus on housing, the Chancellor announced a £2 billion Green Homes Grant for homeowners and landlords, covering two-thirds of the cost, up to a cap of £5,000 per household, towards making homes more energy-efficient, with more for low-income households. These measures came in addition to £5 billion of infrastructure spending announced a week earlier by the Prime Minister and came on top of various other measures targetted at the housing and construction sectors. Before the speech, there was considerable speculation about whether there would be a VAT cut, as had been called for by at least two former Chancellors, and, if so, whether this would see the rate cut in general or targeted at specific sectors. In the event, Chancellor opted against a general cut to the rate of VAT, opting instead to cut the rate for the Hospitality and Tourism sectors from 20 per cent to five per cent. The measures relate specifically to food and non-alcoholic drinks and to accommodation and admission to attractions, with further details expected to be published later. The change comes into effect on Wednesday 15 July 2020 and will be in place temporarily until 12 January 2021. Perhaps the most eye-catching of the measures announced by the Chancellor was the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which will provide a discount of 50 per cent of up to £10 a person on eat-in meals, including non-alcoholic drinks, at participating establishments on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August. A website for restaurants, cafes and pubs to use to sign-up for the scheme is expected to launch on Monday 13 July 2020. The measures outlined by the Chancellor continue to put support for jobs firmly at the centre of the Government’s approach to rebuilding the economy as we emerge from the Coronavirus outbreak. However, with today’s measures expected to cost around a further £30 billion, it remains to be seen how they will be funded in the long-term, with the Chancellor having previously hinted at tax changes in future Budgets. View official documents This entry was posted in Business News, Latest Business News, Latest News, News by admin. Bookmark the permalink. To find out more about how our leading firm of accountants in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwickshire can help you, please contact us. Murphy Salisbury Limited, 15 Warwick Road, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YW T: 01789 299076 E: enq@murphysalisbury.com Get in touch with us to arrange a chat to see how we can help you. 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__label__cc	0.686773	0.313227	The Criminalization of Youth Youth Views and Issues The Criminal Injustice System Stories of Man/Boy Love Social and Biological Sciences From Our Mailbox If This Will Not Make Your Blood Boil, What Will? Have you no shame, Mr. Tump? by Peter Herman, Break The Barrier: Defeatism and Hopelessness We have recently received the following heartfelt essay from "Kenny," a fourteen-year-old boy, and though we have not met him, we are confident that it is genuine. We have always championed the rights of young people to their own agency and remind our readers that the First Amendment of the US Constitution applies to all, regardless of age. by "Kenny," August 18, 2020 What Does Mary Kay Letourneau's Life Teach Us? Seeking meaning from a woman's undying love for a twelve-year-old boy by Peter Herman, July 11, 2020 "Has the Gay Movement Failed"? Review of Martin Duberman's book by "Onyx," in his debut work here "What Does the Current Turmoil Have To Do With Us? Outrage over rampant police violence from our perspective by Peter Herman NAMBLA Answers Filmmakers' Questions And the filmmakers ignored them completely and appear to have abandoned the project altogether. However, the questions were fairly good ones and so we thought to reprint them here along with our responses. by Eric Tazelaar Cristopher's Boy Moment, our new cartoon series Keep coming back, we're adding more all the time! Cancel Culture Wants To Rub-Out Allen Ginsberg The Hermosa Beach Mural Project removed an image of poet Allen Ginsberg from a work honoring counterculture due to his public support for NAMBLA and identification as a boy lover. "As Young As [fill-in the blank]" The News Media (and, by extension, the police) "as young as..." trope in monstering the late Jeffrey Epstein. When the Chickens Come Home To Roost We tend to believe Christine Blasey-Ford, too. Amos Yee Won't Shut Up! Amos Yee in Conversation with SCOTUS & US: The U.S. Supreme Court's Rulings On "Sex Offenders" & Child Pornography, 1982 to Present When Labour Loved Liberty (and Before They Changed Their Minds) Remembering A Lover of Boys Michael Jackson's Dangerous Liaisons, by Tom O'Carroll Reviewed by Eric Tazelaar The 'Non-Wisdom' of Crowds Defender of Anonymous Outraged By Our Lack of Passivity by Eric Tazelaar & Joe Power Hipster Vigilantism and the New Populist Attack On Free Speech Anonymous' Decidedly Illiberal Campaign To Silence Us Tom Flanagan's Ultimate Career Stopper How a Conservative Party eminence came up against the limits of free speech in Canada. If Oprah's Lying About Being Sexually Abused As A Child, Who Else Might Be? The dangers to which we come when truth is suppressed by a culture, a media, a government and one very powerful individual Rupert's Comeuppance The unraveling of a once cozy relationship by Adam Davies The Recurring Myth of the NAMBLA Membership List Our membership list has NEVER come into the possession of any unauthorized person or law enforcement agency, regardless of any reports otherwise. The Disappearance of Etan Patz and, With Him, Another Age Note: On May 28, 2012, We have added answers to a second set of follow-up questions, below: Answers to questions for a Swiss radio documentary An Extraordinary Life: writings by, or about, Tom Reeves We Remember Tom Reeves, one of NAMbLA's Founders Some Thoughts on Joe Paterno Soft Science, Hard Time: The Expanding Sexual Regulatory State As Facilitated By 'Science-LIght' more Book Review: "The Trauma Myth" by Susan A. Clancy Clancy bravely contends that adult/child sexual interactions are seldom traumatic to the child at the time of occurrence. In the predictable furor that resulted, she is at pains to clarify her position on "pedophilia": she's very much against it. NAMBLA, Humor and the Media An essay examining popular cultural references to NAMBLA and how the media distorts our message An Open Response to LGBT Misconceptions We respond to South Florida Gay News' perfunctory dismissal of intergenerational relationships. (more) NOTICE: It has recently come to our attention that one or more persons are using the word NAMBLA as part of an identifier on Twitter. We want to make it perfectly clear that our organization does not participate in any on-line social media, has never done so, and never will. Anyone using our name should be reported to the site for a violation of their terms-of-service. - an opinion piece by Peter Herman Reluctant congratulations may be in order for the beneficiaries of New York State's gay marriage bill. Though marriage is not everybody's thing, one can understand the aspirations of those who long for social acceptance and for the open recognition of their love and choice of partners. I say reluctant because it is quite clear that a good segment of the gay community had to be co-opted by government to achieve their current but tenuous degree of acceptance and, now, the dubious privilege of attaching the word "marriage" to civil unions that would otherwise have had all the same privileges and responsibilities. In aping the heterosexual lifestyle ("We're just like everybody else except for our choice of partners.") much of the gay leadership has cast overboard those they felt to be a liability. They would also disown, were they alive today, the likes of Allan Ginsberg, Oscar Wilde, Socrates and many other such luminaries and icons of civilization. Even if we do not agree with the assimilationist aspirations of those seeking gay marriages, we can admire the steadfastness of those who struggled to achieve their goal. Were they only to grant the same tolerance for the love that does dare to speak its name, the same love celebrated in the art and poetry of many cultures, the love between man and boy that was once synonymous with forbidden homosexuality. The opponents of gay marriages, including hypocrites in the Catholic Church, claimed to know what is natural and what the word of their variously characterized gods is. These naysayers are certainly entitled to their opinions but they fail to grasp that these are far from universal. For those who would deny the expression of mutually felt love and affection, we say believe what you will but do not invent harm where there is none. A new regular column with links to things worth reading about. (more ...) A Truly Odious Ruling The Catch-22 is officially enshrined in New Jersey state law. (more ... ) The American Psikhushka The pseudo-scientific justifications for the irrational treatment of man/boy love have precedents. (more ... ) Scott Brown's Story Reveals America's Greatest Concerns For Child Abuse Why does physical abuse of children seem to be an afterthought to the U.S. media? An opinion piece by Eric Tazelaar (more ... ) Is Fox Gullible? Somebody didn't do their homework (more ... ) The Lie Of Freedom Versus the Truth Of Family A remembrance of a Nobel Prize winner persecuted for loving boys (more ... ) Guilt By Association, Twice Removed The rightwing media elements are at it again. One of their most recent attacks has been aimed at Kevin Jennings, the Safe Schools Czar nominee. (more ... ) Walking the Line (again) Years ago, members of NAMBLA had the audacity to demonstrate in front of Bridgewater State Hospital. The demonstrators marched with signs denouncing the treatment of men being held for consensual relationships outlawed by the state. (more ... ) Prison Scandal at Coalinga Denizens of the state "mental health" prison in Coalinga, California are challenging the conditions of their confinement. The death of an inmate has brought attention to the conditions at the facility. (more ... ) Teen Torture On Trial The case of the killing of 14-year-old Martin Lee Anderson by guards at a state-run juvenile “boot camp” in Florida has put the spotlight on violence in youth detention centers. (more ... ) Is Well-Meaning Good Enough? "Reform Sex Offender Laws", the latest voice for common sense, has a new web site. NAMBLA takes a hard look at whether they really get to the point (more ... ) Lawsuit Against NAMBLA Members Withdrawn Eight long years after it was filed, a lawsuit blaming NAMBLA members for the tragic death of a young Boston-area boy has been withdrawn, following a request by the judge to see the evidence. (more ... ) Is the war on childlovers threatening everyone's liberty? Harry Hay and the Roots of the Gay Movement Pederasty and Homosexuality Why NAMBLA Matters NAMBLA FAQ What Is Man/Boy Love? Boys Speak Out Prisoners' Project More Info / Contact Us "The Voice of the North American Man/Boy Love Association" Copyright © 2020, North American Man/Boy Love Association	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1977
__label__cc	0.505337	0.494663	Sign Up For a small Group Engaged? Submit Assistance Request SKeletons in the Closet: Joseph Part 1 Has it ever surprised you to learn how messed up someone’s family is? Some people won’t read the Bible because they think they can’t meet it’s standards. Have you ever read Genesis? There is no such thing as a perfect family. There isn’t even a perfectly functional family in the Bible. skeletons_in_the_closet.mp3 If you are blessed by this series please consider partnering with New Life to help share the Good News of Jesus with the world. You can give conveniently online. POwer of Dreams Joseph Part 2 Dreams are like an invisible energy that help us over come years of adversity. Do you have dreams? You might find yourself stuck in a rut. You dare to dream then suddenly... suddenly_b.mp3 Betrayal hurts like hell Joseph Part 3 You can't turn off your emotions when you've been betrayed. You can choose to be a victim or a winner. Pastor Alex shares from life experience the devastating impact of betrayal and how to come out a winner on the other side. betrayalb.mp3 When Nothing Works... When you hit rock bottom, you've got nowhere to go but up. Addiction, debt, divorce, abuse, etc. can make you feel like a prisoner of life. In this message, Pastor Alex shares from the story of Joseph what to do when life takes you where you don’t want to go. Joseph was taken into slavery, but the way he responded rose him to royalty. potifers_house.mp3 She's A Baaaad Kitty! When a cougar has a young man in her sights, he better be ready or he won't stand a chance. Beauty is a gift from God, but it can be abused. We are all attracted to beautiful people, and in this message Pastor Alex explains how to deal with attraction and temptation. bad_kitty.mp3 File Size: 100800 kb A pack of lies, about you! Lies and false accusations can lead us to prison, literally! But when the truth come out, where will you be standing? Lying and false accusations are pure evil, and everybody has lied and been lied about. In this message by Pastor Alex, he shares wisdom from the Word about what to do in the face of false accusations and how to end up in the penthouse despite it all. A pack of lies, about you! - Pastor Alex Klimchuk do time Escaping prison may seem like a good idea, but sometimes it's best to just do time. Seasons of life can feel like prison. Joseph was literally thrown into prison for something he didn’t do. In this message Pastor Alex points out that Joseph could have escaped prison, but rather remained faithful and reaped a huge reward. Some day, your friends may save your life Even when the world turns against you, the relationships you've built can save your life and elevate you to your dreams. We've all heard that it's not what you know, but who you know that counts. In this message, Pastor Alex explains why Joseph going to prison was the mercy of God, how Josephs character saved his life, and how relationship can be the catalysis for seeing your dreams become reality. the secret key to promotion Want to go from bottom to boss? Anybody can do it if they know the secret! The fastest route to promotion is solving problems. In this weeks message Pastor Alex shows how Joseph was royally promoted because he solved other peoples problems. About New Life Contact New Life Support New Life New Life Church, 500 S 1st Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1986
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__label__wiki	0.735711	0.735711	Korg Kaoss Pad Quad review More Kaoss ensues, but is it necessary? By Future Music 18 March 2011 Lives up to its promise, but is competing too closely with other KPs when it comes to value. 1.295 different effects combinations. Freeze controls bank. Simple to set up and use. No USB or MIDI. Occasionally questionable sound quality. Korg Kaoss Pad Quad deals Twenty different effects are included with the Quad. Kaoss Pad Quad It's better to poke at a spot on the pad when using delays, rather than swiping around. The lack of USB and MIDI is a disappointment. The legacy of Korg's touchy-feely effects boxes is well known, with the first unit spicing up DJ sets and studio sessions way back in 1999. But it's worth mentioning that this isn't a replacement to the flagship Kaoss Pad 3, but a new model that slots somewhere between the tiny KP Mini and the sampling and looping might that is the Kaoss Pad 3. "The most fun to be had is to freeze parameters and swap between them like tapping a drum machine." The main focus here is solely placed on effects, and the ability to achieve multiple combinations of effects and control their parameters fluidly with the touch pad in the usual Kaoss Pad style. Twenty different effects are included, with the usual suspects such as high, band and low pass filters, distortions, delays, reverbs and modulation effects like flanging and phasing. These sit among more modern, chaotic loop chopping, slicing and vinyl-style break effects. These are all grouped in their relevant four families on push buttons on the surface of the device. Unboxing the unit reveals a thin and light unit that feels quite plastic and not exactly gig-ready. The soft rubber buttons for effects selection and control are more pleasant, brightly backlit and look like they'll suffer a bashing. Each effect section is in four parts, with a freeze button below to keep each effect at the point you left it on the touch pad if required. There's the usual FX Depth control allows to feed through a certain percentage of the original signal, and an input volume helps to keep things at the right level. So really, technically everything is relatively simple. But, this simplicity when you consider the price might raise a few questions. Although the KP Quad's automatic bpm calculator is fairly accurate and tap tempo can adjust when necessary, when dealing with time sensitive effects like delays, the loop slicer or beat repeat style effects, the lack of MIDI means you can't completely sync 'worry-free' in all situations. Don't expect the automatic bpm counter to figure out anything mildly complicated, as it seems many times more inaccurate than those present on the standard issue DJ mixers and CDJs. Quad quandaries The quality of the effects is fine but classic sounds like the filter and flanging and phasing effects do sound a little thin. There's a microphone input with quite an aggressive gain control on the rear, but this could work well in a live environment with a DJ or MC, or even more interestingly, to give on stage vocalists touch control over their mic effects. But as the inputs are phono/ RCA-type connectors, it's not the greatest signal path for that kind of use. In fact the sound quality overall can be questionable if you get the input level to hot. There is, however, a Peak LED, which will change from amber to red when you're inputting a hot signal. The touch pad has four coloured corners to indicate the weighting given to each effect, glowing brighter as you put your finger nearer. The instinctive thing to do when using the pad is to swipe around but more often than not, this can make the time-accurate effects quite hard to operate. When using delays, it seems much better to choose a spot on the pad and poke it, rather than swipe around. With this in mind, it would have been much more useful for the FX depth control to be on a resilient fader rather than the rotary pot so you could quickly cut effects in and out. Possibly the most fun to be had with this device lies in creating four effects, freezing their parameters then swapping and unfreezing them like you're tapping away at a drum machine. The trouble is, this still sounds like someone farting around in Ableton or Sugar Bytes Effectrix rather than anything particularly original. Still it's much more fun working this way and routing synths out of your DAW and through the Kaoss Pad Quad is a great way to chop and effect the sound in fresh ways, creating happy audio accidents for re-editing later. The Kaoss effect It's hard to whole-heartedly recommend the Kaoss Pad Quad. Certainly, you will find yourself in awe of the 1,295 different combinations of effects. Until, that is, you realise that you don't really want to apply a 'distorted reverse-looper-pitch-shifted- reverberated delay' over your entire DJ set and in fact the device is best used, like most things, much more subtly. It is fun, it keeps all it promises, but the built-in effects on many DJ mixers and software have effectively copied what made Kaoss great and matched it for fidelity and then some. When you factor in the lack of USB, MIDI and balanced outputs you start to question if you really need a Quad. Overall, it's mixed feelings - there were times when we really enjoyed using the Kaoss Pad Quad, both DJing and in the studio, but as owners of the excellent KP Mini, we have to say that we probably won't miss it when it goes home to Korg.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1991
__label__wiki	0.705007	0.705007	Intense Crime Thrillers Five Heart-Pounding Crime Thrillers to Read Right Now Sarah Ciacia A crime thriller blends criminal and suspenseful components that intend to get the reader’s heart racing as fast as any fugitive on the run in its storyline. Here are five crime thriller books to pick up if you like cold sweat and fast reads! In Dean Koontz’s aptly titled crime thriller Intensity, a young woman is held against her will by a serial killer who is also the local sheriff. Every page is an intense study of survival, the protagonist fiercely determined to break herself and another abductee out of the killer’s canine-guarded compound before time expires and with it their very lives. Eleven Hours Another time-bound page-turner is Paullina Simons’ Eleven Hours, its title suggestive of imminent threats and a limited timeframe in which to contain them. This crime thriller focuses on an FBI agent’s hunt for a homicidal kidnapper, and a husband’s frantic search for the pregnant woman he targets. The woman’s pronounced vulnerability, an unborn child also at risk, adds a degree of urgency to the chase that heightens the reader’s own apprehension. The Girl Who Was Taken Persisting with the popular premise of kidnapping, The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea delves into the life of a forensic pathologist who uses her expertise to track down her missing sister. As with Intensity, a man of authority uses his law-abiding persona to inflict upon unsuspecting people his stronger criminal persuasions. The Nothing Man A crime thriller that lacks predictability even though you know who the cold-blooded killer is from the very start is The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard; there are still things unbeknownst to the killer that keep the reader guessing about his own fate. Sharing a common culprit with Intensity and The Girl Who Was Taken, a member of the police force uses his badge to abuse people’s trust and subject them to the unlawful doctrine he assents to after dark. In Our House by Louise Candlish, an ordinary citizen inadvertently becomes embroiled in the affairs of two practiced criminals, his guilt mounting until you’re left questioning what he could have done differently to curb his crimes and preserve his relationships with those he loves. In a lot of crime thrillers like Our House the offending character spends the vast majority of the story evading the police. This creates an atmosphere of tension that doesn’t dissipate until a resolution is enforced, either by the law or by someone who has placed themselves above it. Depending on whose perspective it’s from, the aforementioned crime thrillers are all adrenalizing pursuits of freedom, justice and, whether it finally be succumbing to or claiming it – power. Despite the nature of the crime it’s centered around, I find that I can relate to a crime thriller if it details a familiar setting in which I can vividly picture myself, such as a vehicle or office building that I’m already comfortably accustomed to. This relatable aspect can make a crime thriller even more terrifying because it highlights such mundane settings as being as accessible to the would-be criminal as they are to the person who rightfully occupies them. First published by JoJo Publishing, Sarah Ciacia was born in 1979 and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. She lives with her beloved golden retriever, Happy, who is a constant distraction from writing. Crime thrillers and being a teenager inspired her to write her debut novel Justice at age 19. She is the author of five young adult thrillers including the Justice trilogy. amazon \| Goodreads More Crime Thriller Features Serial Killers in Movies Why we love serial killers on the big screen Our Interest in Serial Killers Tell me again why we love fictional serial killers? Blackmail in Fiction Why Blackmail is an Effective Plot Vehicle	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1998
__label__wiki	0.806957	0.806957	Giving School Nurses Access To Medical Records Improves Care : Shots - Health News Students come to the school nurse for help with asthma, epilepsy and other chronic problems. Some health systems are letting school nurses read student medical records to help coordinate care. Health News From NPR Treatments & Tests Health Inc. Policy-ish Giving School Nurses Access To Medical Records Improves Care June 10, 201411:41 AM ET Michelle Andrews School nurses are more likely to be treating students' asthma, ADHD or epilepsy than cleaning up boo-boos these days. Jamie Kingham/Corbis hide caption Jamie Kingham/Corbis School nurses are more likely to be treating students' asthma, ADHD or epilepsy than cleaning up boo-boos these days. School nurses today do a lot more than bandage skinned knees. They administer vaccines and medications, help diabetic students monitor their blood sugar, and prepare teachers to handle a student's seizure or asthma attack, among many other things. Shots - Health News Health Centers At Schools Get A Funding Boost "Chronic disease management is what school nurses spend most of their time doing," says Carolyn Duff, president of the National Association of School Nurses. "We do care for students in emergencies, but we spend more time planning to avoid emergencies." And though school nurses see many students regularly, they don't always have the most up-to-date information about the students' health. School nurses must get permission from parents to communicate with a child's doctor. Once the doctor gives them a care plan for the child, they generally rely on the doctor and/or parents for updates and changes. "When things change, we don't always get told in a timely manner," says Nina Fekaris, a school nurse in the Beaverton, Ore., school district. "It works, but it takes a lot of coordination." At the same time, school-based health care is unfamiliar territory to many medical professionals, who operate in a health care universe largely separate from school clinics and other community-based medical services. With Major Debt, Philadelphia Schools Cut Back On Nurses But schools and health care systems are trying to bridge that gap. In these projects, some funded by the Affordable Care Act, school health professionals gain access to students' electronic health records, specialists and other health system resources. The initiatives are up and running or on the drawing board in Delaware, Florida and Oregon, among other locations. In Delaware, "lots of nurses expressed that they had difficulty communicating with providers" at Nemours Health System, which serves children around the state, according to Claudia Kane, program manager of the Student Health Collaboration at Nemours. In 2011, Nemours got together with the Delaware School Nurses Association and the state Department of Education to develop a program that, with parental approval, gives school nurses read-only access to the electronic health records of more than 1,500 students who have complex medical conditions or special needs. That includes conditions such as diabetes, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, seizure disorders or gastrointestinal problems. Beth Mattey, a school nurse in Wilmington, says that now that she has access to the Nemours system, she can check the recent lab test results of a student who has diabetes. "It's helpful for me to monitor his [blood sugar levels] and work with him to make sure he's in better control," says Mattey, who is president-elect of the National Association of School Nurses. When a student put a staple through his finger, Mattey was able to check to make sure he went to the doctor and got treatment. "Checking with him directly involves calling him out of class," she says. Eventually, school nurses will be able to put information into the Nemours electronic records system as well, says Kane. In the meantime, Nemours doctors, some of whom were initially skeptical about allowing school nurses access to health system medical records, are warming up to the arrangement. Kane says it encourages communication between physicians and school nurses, and eases the burden of routine tasks because Nemours doctors no longer have to fax over care plans or instructions to the school nurse every few months for students who are part of the program. The Nemours Student Health Collaboration project is operating in all Delaware public school districts as well as half of charter schools and about one-third of private schools. Kane says Nemours plans to extend the program to school-based health centers next.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line1999
__label__cc	0.672211	0.327789	This week in Big League Magazine Wed 10 Apr 2013, 12:00 PM THIS is without doubt my favourite week in rugby league. The connection with the game’s past and the opportunity to do something to assist the wonderful efforts of the Men of League Foundation is what makes rugby league so great. I feel an even greater sense of responsibility to make this issue of Big League one to cherish for all footy fans simply because the week is dedicated to fond recollections and of honouring the legends to have played the game. Call it an abuse of power but the chance to bring the past and present Rabbitohs No.7s together at Redfern Oval this past week for a feature story and cover shoot allowed me to fulfil a lifelong ambition. When I was a young bloke all I wanted to do was play halfback for South Sydney. More specifically, I wanted to play footy like Craig Coleman. When we did screen printing for art at Tyalla Primary School my white T-shirt had ‘Smith’s Crisps’ on the front and a big number ‘7’ on the back. I once got into trouble with my mum for doing the old ‘bushman’s hanky’ as my brothers and I played footy on the front lawn, my excuse being that I was just doing what Craig Coleman did. The fact that ‘Tugger’ coached the young man with the hopes of a club resting on his right leg, Adam Reynolds, made our time spent on Redfern Oval even more special. Tugger had a thousand stories of how the game was harder back in the ‘80s while Adam was always very respectful of those who have come before him. This issue is dedicated to the heroes of our game, both past and present, and I encourage you to find a way to make your own connection this week, whether by chatting to someone from a different era or by taking up membership with the Men of League for just $20. I love this week and I hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2000
__label__wiki	0.724121	0.724121	Jennifer Lopez Heads to Washington D.C. in True Diva Style Selena Gomez’s Cozy-Chic Coat Is Under $200 Dua Lipa Channels a Beloved ’90s Icon Converse: A Love Letter Why Try On Long Johns? Because Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons Say So This Tumblr-Born Brand Specializes in High-Fashion Kink Remembering Socialite and Scion Harry Brant Ozuna, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Join Inauguration Event ‘Celebrating America’ Natti Natasha & Prince Royce Team up for Romantic ‘Antes Que Salga El Sol’ Video Anuel AA & Ozuna’s Collaborative Album ‘Los Dioses’ Is Coming Sooner Than Expected Karol G, Anuel AA Say Hello From Self-Quarantine in 'Follow' Video Karol G and Anuel AA are making the best of self-quarantine in their new music video for “Follow.” The pair recorded the track while staying at home in Miami, and they filmed and directed the video themselves, offering up a snapshot of quarantine life: playing video games, taking bubble baths, playing with their dog, dancing in Lilo & Stitch onesies and just generally goofing off. The song itself is a winking reference to flirting over social media while practicing social distancing — the idea that romance could blossom once you hit the “Follow” button. “While at home under quarantine, we couldn’t stop making music,” Karol G says. “We wanted to create a song that was cool and fresh for our fans with a video that shows how we are overcoming the reality that we are all going through. We are thinking of all of our fans out there and hope you’re staying safe and healthy during this time.” Karol G recently donated funds to aid more than 600 families in her hometown of Medellìn, Colombia, who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation was made in partnership with Corporación Cambiando Mentes, Fundación Cathy Salguero and La Red de Antioquia Provida to provide subsidies towards rent, groceries and other essential items. Posted in Nuevo Fuego	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2002
__label__wiki	0.969927	0.969927	Stuck inside? Watch these movies By Justin Chang and Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Movie recommendations from Times critics Justin Chang (J.C.) and Kenneth Turan (K.T.). Titles are available on video-on-demand (VOD) platforms or streaming services as noted. (Justin Chang and Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) Presidential Inauguration ceremonies through the years Inauguration ceremonies through the years Why is the president sworn in on Jan. 20, and other inauguration questions answered President Donald Trump oversaw a tumultuous four years in the White House, and Bill Bramhall chronicled it from start to finish through the Daily News editorial cartoons. Look back on the 45th presidency with highlights from inside Bramhall's World. Security remains heightened as U.S. Capitol prepares for Inauguration Day Joe Biden's political career through the years Joe Biden's political career through the years Emily Ratajkowski's hottest moments Emily Ratajkowski's hottest moments Donald Trump's life before the presidency Kamala Harris' political career in photos Rioters breach U.S. Capitol during pro-Trump rally 50 highly anticipated TV series coming out in 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2006
__label__wiki	0.987971	0.987971	More 'Avatar' movies for NZ; South may benefit By James Beech Kevin Jennings. Increased Government incentives for international films to be produced in New Zealand provide opportunities for more big projects in the lower South Island. Film Otago Southland executive manager Kevin Jennings, of Queenstown, said yesterday's announcement film-maker James Cameron would invest $500 million to produce the next three Avatar movies here was ''great news'' for the domestic film industry. Mr Jennings believes the decision ''came off the back'' of the Government's increase in incentives to encourage more international productions and offer more financial assistance for mid-budget level New Zealand productions, which was also announced yesterday. What Avatar could mean for the Southern film industry, the third largest after Auckland and Wellington, depended on how the trilogy was going to be shot between studios and locations. The Otago Southland Film Office has not been contacted by Cameron's production team so far. ''The opportunity probably lies in background shots and while production probably won't be based here, it will mean jobs for the industry, including Otago and Southland crew,'' Mr Jennings said. Employment and skills opportunities for New Zealanders, including head of department roles, were pledged in the memorandum of understanding signed by the Government, Lightstorm Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. About 90% of the live action crew members are expected to be New Zealanders and an internship programme will be included in the production of the next three films, due for release at Christmas 2016, 2017 and 2018. The first Avatar (2009) movie was shot on location in the rainforests of Hawaii, in Los Angeles studios and Stone St Studios, Wellington. Mr Jennings said there was ''an incredibly diverse choice of locations'' for Cameron to consider using in Otago and Southland, ''from lush temperate rainforests and snow-capped mountains and glaciers to arid badlands, all with great access and all in close proximity to tourism infrastructure which can handle the influx of huge crews''. Otago has a track record in big-budget feature film productions - its scenery features in The Hobbit trilogy, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 10,000 BC, The Lord of the Rings, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian and Vertical Limit. ''Benefits are immediate, with massive injections of cash into our economy through the likes of business infrastructure, materials, accommodation, bars and restaurants. Then there's two-fold exposure, for film tourism and our ability to deliver the goods for the film industry,'' Mr Jennings said. Prime Minister John Key and ministers announced the rebate on international film and television productions will rise from 15% to 20%. A further 5% will be available for international productions which deliver ''significant economic benefits'' to New Zealand. Mr Jennings said New Zealand's previous incentive had not kept pace with the rising dollar. There was growing competition from 44 states in the United States plus 28 countries which all offered producers some form of film incentive. The new incentives ''put us back in the game for international productions and now we've got some great possibilities ahead,'' he said. Film New Zealand chairman and producer Julian Grimmond, of Queenstown, said the incentives sent the strong message internationally New Zealand was competitive and the screen sector was backed by the New Zealand Government. ''When combined with New Zealand's reputation for talent, and some significant cost advantages, it makes a convincing argument for international production to come to New Zealand.'' Fire restriction eases after rain Summer snow in South as cool change moves through Rough weather expected across South Island tomorrow Plea to keep scanning QR codes The heat is on: parts of region roast as mercury soars Surge of rescues despite weather Aurora complains of ‘public rage’, insults Concern at mystery hoiho deaths Warmer-than-average temps for next 3 months Tale of two towns: Domestic tourists step into breach More rain falling in sodden South More rain on way for flood-hit South	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2008
__label__cc	0.740088	0.259912	Accident or child abuse? Angela Howell, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Optometry Times Journal, Optometry Times August 2019, Volume 11, Issue 8 Accidents are bound to happen in all populations, especially with active children. Active listening, case history, and clinical findings differentiate between accident and abuse. Analyzing subjective and objective findings will allow the OD to make the decision if an accident or abuse occurred. Case reports of ocular trauma from accidents and abuse are presented with subjective and objective findings and clues that help the practitioner discern one from another. Related: Identifying and responding to child and elder abuse Children youth, and teens experience high levels of victimization. Crimes against young people can range from abuse and neglect to assaultive violence and homicide. There were 686,000 child maltreatment victims or 9.2 per 1000 children in 2012.1 In 2012, 44 percent of all child maltreatment were white, 21 percent were African American, and 21.8 percent were Hispanic. Of those children, 36.6 percent of the time the mother was the perpetrator, 18.7 percent of the time the father was the perpetrator, and 12 percent of the time someone other than the parent was the perpetrator.1 Breaking down abuse cases by category:1 78.3 percent neglect 18.3 percent physical abuse 10.6 percent other abuse 9.3 percent sexual abuse 8.5 percent psychological maltreatment 2.3 percent medical neglect Neglect (29.7 percent) and physical abuse (24.6 percent) have the highest percentage of children aged two years and younger. Teens age 12 to 14 have the highest risk of sexual abuse (26.3 percent).1 Girls and boys are victims of abuse at a rate of 9.5 per 1,000 children and 8.7 per 1,000 children, respectively.1 An estimated 1,593 children died as a result of maltreatment in 2012. Forty-four percent of these children were under a year old. Eighty percent of child fatalities were caused by the child’s parents. Twenty-seven percent of fatalities were caused by the mother alone, 8.6 percent of all homicide victims were children and youth under the age of 18-of that number 52.8 percent were aged 17 to 19 years.1Related: Know the OD's role in substance abuse When patients and parents of pediatric patients complete intake forms and speak with staff, pieces of patients’ stories may not add up. In addition, when ODs’ subjective and objective findings may not be congruent. The ocular tissues can tell a story of motion and injury that may not be supported by the story that was told. Some conditions, like concussion, may not have clear objective findings and will need further diagnosis. As mid-level health care providers, ODs are obligated to report suspected abuse or neglect. Abuse could be physical, verbal, or neglect of needs. ODs will see bruises to eye and adnexa during patient care. History and observations must support clinical decisions. A robust-looking child wearing a dirty baseball uniform with a black eye who says he was hit with a baseball presents differently than a skinny kid who says he fell into a doorknob. Related: Maintain open communication with primary-care physicians Other signs of physical abuse include bruises of different ages. Naturally occurring bruises are on the knees, elbows, and bony extremities. Questionable bruises may show up as small finger-size marks from squeezing too tightly or larger marks from blows from a hand, fist, or foot from being kicked. Bruises to orbital rim, eyelids, and adnexa, and subconjunctival hemorrhage may show after a choking episode. Note that these conditions could show up in a healthy child after a bout of coughing or vomiting. Retinal hemorrhages are a key finding in shaken baby syndrome.2 There are non-abusive findings for a retinal hemorrhage in a child. Leukemia, sickle-cell disease, and diabetic retinopathy would be differential diagnoses.3 Observe the cleanliness of child, as well as her face, clothing, hair, hands, and fingernails. Look at weight and overall appearance-the child should look well-nourished and healthy. Beware of stories that do not add up. A child may say, “I fell and hit my eye.” When asked or even unprompted, the child may later say something different. Abused children may not answer truthfully when someone else, especially the abuser, is in the room. If an OD has suspicions about the origin of physical findings, attempt to speak with the child out of earshot of others. Ocular signs of child sexual abuse include: • Pubic lice on the eyelashes and adnexa • Presentation with sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia or gonorrhea • Streff's syndrome Red flags for abuse that may present in the exam room include:4 • Excessive crying • Doing poorly in school • Fear of certain people, things, or activities • Anger and/or aggression Consider that abuse for girls often takes place prior to puberty because the offender does not want to risk pregnancy. The patient’s case history may lead the OD to report for investigation. Related: 3 mental health conditions to watch for in patients What ODs can do If an OD suspects that a child is being harmed, report concerns to the appropriate authorities-local child protective services (CPS) or the police department. The role of the physician includes preventing child abuse and detecting and treating victims of child physical abuse when it occurs. The physician’s ability to recognize suspicious injuries, conduct a thorough physical examination, and evaluate the validity of the caregivers’ explanations for injuries is important in detecting child abuse. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that physicians ensure that a patient who is a victim of child physical abuse receives proper medical assessment, stabilization, and referrals to investigative agencies and necessary follow-up services, which include patient and family referrals to appropriate psychological professionals.1Related: Reviewing pediatric primary care optometry Brief cases below outline potential abuse cases and how they were handled. A 17-year-old white male presents to clinic with his mother holding a wet washcloth to his eye. Visual acuity was reduced to 20/70 with 30 percent corneal abrasion and 25 percent hyphema. Patient was “popped” in the eye by another student with a towel in the locker room. Treatment was bed rest, homatropine 5% bid, Pred Forte (prednisolone acetate, Allergan) Q4h while awake. Complete resolution of the abrasion and hyphema occurred within 14 days. This case is consistent with horseplay and bullying. A single incident may trigger suspicion, but the story is plausible and there were no other incidents of injury for this youth. A 10-year-old boy presents to clinic with painful left eye. His visual acuity OD 20/20, OS 20/80. His left eye showed a 5 mm corneal abration and anterior chamber 2 percent hyphema. His history indicated being shot with a Nerf gun at close range by a playmate. The patient was managed with homatropine 5% and Maxitrol (neomycin, polymyxin B, dexamethasone; Novartis). Bed rest was advised because hyphema is at risk for re-bleed within the first week. Considering accident versus abuse or neglect, it is unclear if lack of eye protection would constitute neglect. An 11-year-old girl from Nigeria presents with her father for routine exam. Father calls her stupid and berates her. Doctor wants to dilate her, and child resists. Father takes dilating drops, slaps the child on the face, and puts eyedrops in the child’s eyes. Is that enough to call the police and take the child into protective custody? Developing policies and procedures to manage challenging situations like this are often implemented on a case-by-case setting. These policies should consider child safety and legal consequences for moving forward. There are cultural differences, but ultimately children are protected by local laws in the United States. A 5-year-old male presents with left exotropia. His visual acuity is OD 20/20, OS NLP. The patient has a history of his biological father punching him in the left eye. Plus, the child was hospitalized from the beating and accompanying head injury. The patient experienced traumatic cataract and complete retinal detachment of the left eye resulting from this beating. The father was convicted of child abuse, and the child was removed to protective services. A 6-year-old male reports for a pre-kindergarten exam. He had trouble with letter reversals and attention in the classroom. He has a history of shaken-baby syndrome at age 3 months with hospitalization. The patient’s mother was convicted of child abuse and subsequently gave birth to his sister while in prison. Both children are in the custody of their maternal grandmother who is raising them as a single parent. The patient’s visual acuity is 20/20 OD, OS, and OU. His refractive error OU is low plus. Binocular findings show reduced near point of convergence, poor fixation on pursuits, and undershot all meridians with head and body movement on saccades. Glasses for hyperopia and accommodative concerns were prescribed. Vision therapy for tracking and convergence challenges was initiated. Related: Controversies in pediatric refractive development ODs should follow their guts. If you an OD thinks something is not right with a child or family, be cautious. Develop relationships with localschool personnel; there may be other reasons to get a principal or school counselor to involve authorities. An OD’s observations and input may be another piece of the puzzle. Also develop relationships with police and child abuse investigators. Be sure to respect the doctor-patient relationship while addressing concerns. Child abuse and neglect are prevalent. Ocular signs and symptoms may be managed and reported appropriately. As primary-care providers, ODs may be more accessible and available to help with keeping children safe. Read more pediatric articles here About the author Dr. Howell completed her Doctor of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry, and she returned to complete a residency in pediatrics and vision therapy after practicing for 20 years. She co-authored a textbook chapter on ADHD and ocular side effects of behavioral medicines in Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs. In her free, time she enjoys music and gardening for food and flowers. drangelahowell@yahoo.com 1. Child, Youth, and Teen Victimization. The National Center for Victims of Crime. Available at: https://victimsofcrime.org/docs/default-source/ncvrw2015/2015ncvrw_stats_children.pdf?sfvrsn=2. Accessed 8/7/19. 2. Togioka BM, Arnold MA, Bathurst MA, Ziegfeld SM, Nabaweesi R, Colombani PM, Chang DC, Abdullah F. Retinal hemorrhages and shaken baby syndrome: an evidence-based review. J Emerg Med. 2009 Jul;37(1):98-106. 3. Maguire SA, Lumb RZ, Kemp AM, Moynihan S, Bunting HJ, Watts PO, Adams GG. A systematic review of the differential diagnosis of retinal hemorrhages in children with clinical Features associated with child abuse. Child Abuse Rev. 2013 Jan/Feb;22(1):29-43. 4. Stanford Medicine. Signs & Symptoms of Abuse/Neglect. Available at: http://childabuse.stanford.edu/screening/signs.html. Accessed 8/6/19. Download Issue : Optometry Times August 2019 Pediatrics \| News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2017
__label__wiki	0.969541	0.969541	Lake schools to parents: Should schools open earlier in August? By Leslie Postal Now that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a bill allowing schools to open as early as Aug. 10, the Lake County school district wants to know if residents would want an earlier start this coming August. The district is asking for feedback via a survey on whether to revise its already approved 2015-16 calendar. Under the previous state law, schools could not open any earlier than two weeks before Labor Day, or Aug. 24 this year. The new law -- embedded in the testing bill Scott signed Tuesday -- allows the first day of classes to be as early as Aug. 10. The Lake survey asks about vacation plans that could not changed, if school starts that early, among other questions. Lawmakers, backed by school leaders, pushed for the earlier start saying it allows schools to finish the first semester, and first semester exams, before Christmas. That calendar is better for students, they argue, and it is not possible with an Aug. 24 start. At least three Florida school districts, including Seminole County's, quickly altered their calendars, bumping up their opening days to Aug. 17, once Scott signed the new law. Collier and Palm Beach county school districts are the other two. Seminole Superintendent Walt Griffin has said Aug. 17 is early enough to wrap up the first semester before the winter break but only a week earlier than planned, so hopefully not too disruptive to families and district staff.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2022
__label__wiki	0.913192	0.913192	Jay Maxson MRC TechWatch MRC Culture MRC Business MRC Latino About NewsBusters The mission of the Media Research Center is to create a media culture in America where truth and liberty flourish. The MRC is a research and education organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions to the MRC are tax-deductible. © 2005-2021, Media Research Center. All Rights Reserved. TechWatch Sign up for our NB Daily newsletter to receive the latest news. Leftist NBA Players Juggle Basketball Around Social Justice Priorities July 31st, 2020 2:40 PM A left-wing organization whirled into political action Thursday in Orlando, working to get out the Democrat vote, fighting so-called voter suppression, and protesting systemic racism. Activists were allowed to conduct their political activities on the job at NBA games played at Disney World. Marching in lockstep with these athletic activists are numerous supportive members of the media. Resuming play for the first time since a March work stoppage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA returned with two games. Players, coaches, league officials, trainers -- and even referees -- played activist roles by kneeling during the national anthem. The cowardly NBA, now totally immersed in social justice activism and sold out to Black Lives Matter, caved on its own rule requiring all personnel to stand for the Star Spangled Banner. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement saying: "I respect our teams' unified act of peaceful protest for social justice and under these unique circumstances will not enforce our long-standing rule requiring standing during the playing of our national anthem." Wait a minute! Wasn't that rule adopted just for times like this? The Utah Jazz issued a statement admitting they are committed to the advancement of social justice. The Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum recently said it's activism first, basketball second: "I think basketball is secondary, it's our job, obviously we have a responsibility to fulfill those obligations, but it's also our job to fulfill and protect our neighborhoods and protect the people who look like us and come from places like us and don't exactly have the same voices that we do what's on all of our minds." As the Lakers' LeBron James knelt and locked arms with teammates, he wasn't thinking about how to stop Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers. He was sending an important message to Colin Kaepernick, say Matt Eppers and Mark Medina, of USA Today: “I hope we made Kaep proud. I hope we continue to make Kaep proud every single day. I hope I make him proud with how I live my life, not only on the basketball floor, but off the floor. I’ve been one to always speak out about things that I feel like is unjust. If I’m educated on things, I always go about it that way. So Kaep was someone who stood up when times weren't comfortable, and people didn’t understand or refused to listen to what he was saying.” Carron J. Phillips, of the Deadspin sports blog, often writes of his support for athlete activism. He wrote Friday that "Voter suppression has been an elephant in the room for Black communities for the past five decades." Phillips is excited to say the least that Michael Jordan is now supporting LeBron James' efforts to fight it in Florida. The Jordan brand, which will donate $2.5 million to three organizations working to register Black voters, said: "Jordan and Jordan Brand are committed to impacting the lives of the Black Community and eliminating systemic racism and Black voter suppression." Phillips notes the contribution is a part of a $100 million, 10-year pledge the Jordan Brand aimed at helping “fight against systemic racism” by focusing on social justice, economic justice and education awareness. James has also been pushing NBA arenas to become mass voting sites, and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to offer their site for voters in November. Philadelphia, Denver and Miami arenas are also being targeted as possible progressive voting sites. This makes Jordan and James an "an unstoppable combination off the court," Phillips says. An avowed Trump hater, James said: "We want to continue to keep our foot on the gas. Continue to push forward. Continue to spread love throughout America. We’re dealing with a lot of racism, a lot of social injustice, a lot of police brutality. Not only in my neighborhoods. Not only with Black people and people of color. It’s something we want to continue to have people’s ears open to. And we have ears now, but we cannot stop with our foot on the gas with what we’ve been doing over the last few months.” Bleacher Report's Timothy Rapp wrote that NBA players are consistently using their platforms in Orlando to keep the focus issues of social change and injustice by using press conferences to talk solely about these topics. They're certainly not letting these opportunities go to waste by frivolously focusing on distractions like basketball. MRC Sports Megyn Kelly: Americans Will Figure Out BLM Is a Harmful Radical Group MLB, NBA Feeling Anti-Social Justice Repercussions Woke Popovich Refuses To Protest During National Anthem New York Mag Blames Crumbling College Football Season on Trump LYING: MSNBC Ignores High Failure Rate of Mail-In Voting Adam Burnett MSNBC Scoffs at Trump Calling BLM, Marxist: Racism 'Comforts' Trump! 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__label__wiki	0.828056	0.828056	You are here: Home / News / Radical Islamist faces prison term Radical Islamist faces prison term UPDATED: State prosecutors asked a Norwegian court on Thursday to sentence a radical Islamist who was born in Norway to at least five more months in prison. While his defense attorney cautioned against making the defendant a martyr, prosecutors argued that he has made serious threats and encouraged violence, including the proposed stoning of a lesbian author. The prosecutors are seeing a 10-month prison term for 28-year-old Arslan Maroof (Ubaydullah) Hussain, plus another two years on probation. Three of the 10 months are a suspended sentence, however, and Hussain would receive double credit for the one month he’s already spent in custody, since he was held in isolation. That means he faces another five months if the court accepts the proposed sentence. ‘Created fear’ The prosecution claims that Hussain must serve prison time for publishing statements and making remarks that threatened two journalists, a well-known researcher, Norway’s Jewish community and Somalian author Amal Aden. The statements and remarks, argued prosecutor Carl Fredrik Fari on the last day of Hussain’s trial, created fear and can only be characterized as threats that are illegal to lodge in Norway. Hussain has pleaded innocent to all the charges against him. “There’s no need to make a martyr … by putting someone in prison over their remarks,” his defense attorney John Christian Elden told the court in his closing arguments. Elden has been defending Hussain against five specific allegations of threats and spreading hatred. The journalists for newspapers Aftenposten and Dagsavisen who received allegedly threatening e-mails from Hussain over stories they’d written both claimed the mails created fear, insecurity and prompted them to change their daily routines, seek anonymity and be cautious about opening their doors. The researcher also has felt forced to seek anonymity after he felt verbally threatened by Hussain after testifying in another court case. Norwegian law provides for sharper punishment if the work of journalists or academics is hindered by the alleged threats. Author Amal Aden did not want to testify at Hussain’s trial this week, saying she feared reprisal. In her case, Hussain had written online that she should be stoned because she is lesbian, and homosexuality, according to his interpretation of Islam, “shall be punished with death.” Testing freedom of expression Ervin Kohn, an active member of Oslo’s Jewish community who also is deputy leader of a Norwegian anti-racism group, did choose to testify, claiming in court that Hussain stirred fear when he wrote on Facebook that it was too bad that shots fired against the Jewish Synagogue in Oslo several years ago “didn’t hit anyone.” Kohn said that Hussain’s remarks also provoked bad memories. “This court case offers a possibility for Norwegian society to say that ‘we don’t want this kind of garbage’ circulating in public,” Kohn said. Hussain was grilled by the judge during his trial this week, over his failure to apologize for his remarks even though he admitted in court that he perhaps could have formulated his thoughts differently. His defense attorney argues that the case tests the judicial limits of freedom of expression, and what actually constitutes a threat. “This case is important because it will contribute to define the difference between a threat and ‘just’ a hateful, extremist expression that can be viewed as a threat,” said Håkon Haugli, a politician for the Labour Party. The court’s verdict is expected on February 7. newsinenglish.no/Nina Berglund Filed Under: News Tagged With: crime, Islam, terrorism	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2026
__label__wiki	0.812621	0.812621	Jets CB Bless Austin: 'Life Changed When I Started Practicing' Ethan Greenberg Team Reporter Bless Austin hasn't looked back since he was activated to the 53-man roster on Nov. 7. "You're kind of in a safe spot when you're on PUP list because they can't really touch you," Austin said. "You just have to keep going hard in the training room and everything. When you're out here on the field, if you're not performing, they get somebody else to do it. Just to be out there, things change. Everything changed. Life changed when I started practicing. I love it." Austin's return to the practice field from back-to-back, season-ending knee injuries at Rutgers took 417 days, but in a New York minute, Austin, a Queens native, went from the Active/NFL list to starter. "Washington Redskins week, I sensed a little bit more urgency and pressure, so I sensed that I may have to be guy that's out there starting," Austin said. "Throughout the week, [DBs Coach Dennard Wilson] kept his foot on my neck, coached me hard that week, so I got a feeling that I was starting. He put the pressure on me. He tried to make the practices more mentally challenging than the game, so when you get to the game, it's easier." Best Practice Images from Thursday of Dolphins Week See Top Photos from the Practice Field Leading Up to the Matchup Against the Dolphins Austin, the Jets' sixth-round pick in 2019, has totaled 12 tackles, 4 pass defenses and 1 forced fumble this season. Per Pro Football Focus (PFF), he's been targeted 21 times and only allowed 10 receptions since his debut in Week 10. He's also the second-highest graded cornerback in the league since returning to the field. "It's going terrific, man," he said. "It can't go any better than this. To just be out there playing football again, it's definitely a privilege and that's something that I'll never take for granted again. Honestly, I expected myself to be able to bounce back, but I didn't realize how fast I'd be able to adjust to playing at this level. That's one thing I'm actually surprising myself about." When General Manager Joe Douglas told Austin he was going to be activated, he shed a tear but didn't allow himself to be too emotional because he knew it was only the beginning. Austin had been attending meetings and burying his head in the playbook all summer while rehabbing at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. After four weeks of game action, he wants to prove his early success isn't beginners' luck. "I just want to show the ability to be consistent, be dependable," he said. "That's what I pride myself on. I want my teammates to know that they can count on me every game. I'm not going to have this game when I'm going to through a flux. I know at corner in the NFL, that can happen at times, but I don't want to be one of those guys. 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__label__wiki	0.724617	0.724617	Nightbringer.se The Legend of King Arthur Ghosts and Hauntings Nightbringer About Nightbringer Merlin, Uther Pendragon and Arthur's birth Vortigern, King of Britain some time after the Roman withdrawal, was haplessly trying to build a new tower for, whenever it was erected, it would collapse. The king's counsellors told he would need to sacrifice a fatherless child to remedy this. Such children were hardly thick on the ground but Merlin, now a youth, was popularly supposed to be sireless so he was secured for this purpose. However, he pointed out that the real reason for the collapse was the existence of a pool beneath the foundations. Digging revealed the truth of this and a brace of dragons emerged, one red and one white; these caused Merlin to utter a series of prophecies. Merlin then left to study magic from Blaise, while Vortigern went on to be killed by the sons of Constans, as per Merlin's prophecy. Merlin, Giacobino, Deviantart Outstripping his master in necromantic learning, Merlin swore never to do Blaise harm and asked him to write a book. Blaise retired into the forest of Northumberland to write down the doings of his former student. Here Merlin used to visit him from time to time. When Constans' son, King Pandragon, was killed by the Sesnes, Merlin brought the stones of Stonehenge from Ireland to serve as his tomb. (I've read that Aurelius Ambrosius defeated Vortigern and wished to put up a monument. Merlin advised him to make an expedition to Ireland to produce certain stones and these were erected on Salisbury Plain as Stonehenge.) Merlin then became advisor to the new king, Pandragon's brother Uther, now surnamed Pendragon in honor of the late king. To Uther Merlin revealed the mysteries of the two holy tables - the one Christ and His disciples used at the Last Supper and the one Joseph of Arimathea and his followers set up when they came to Britain. Merlin erected the third great table, the Round Table, for Uther at Cardoel in Wales (from where it passed into the keeping of Leodegrance and thence to Arthur). Uther conceiving a lust for the duchess Igraine of Tintagil, Merlin played his pander, magically giving Uther the appearance of the lady's husband Gorloïs, so that she lay with him unsuspecting. After the apparently coincidental death of Gorloïs, Uther married Igraine. Soon came Merlin unto the king, and said, Sir, ye most purvey you for the nourishing of your child. As thou wilt, said the king, be it. Well, said Merlin, I know a lord of yours in this land... and he shall have the nourishing of your child,, and his name is Sir Ector... let him be sent for, for to come and speak with you ... And when the child is born let it be delivered to me at yonder privy postern unchristened... Then when the lady was delivered, the king commanded two knights and two ladies to take the child, bound in a cloth of gold, and that ye deliver him to what poor man ye meet at the postern gate of the castle. So the child was delivered unto Merlin. Merlin and Arthur, Artist: Unknown Those modern romancers who stick to some recognizable variant of this episode have exercised considerable ingenuity to explain Merlin's motives for taking Arthur and giving him to Ector with so much secrecy - not even Igraine was told where her child was taken. Tennyson came up with the most plausible explanation I've yet encountered, but he had to kill off Uther on the same night of Arthur's birth to do it. Returning to Malory, I cannot help but wonder why and how it should have been for the good of Arthur and the kingdom to raise the heir in such secrecy. Uther married Igraine so soon after Gorloïs' death that by the rules of the milieu Arthur should have been recognized easily as Uther's legal son and heir; at any rate, the whole explanation was accepted by enough of the kingdom to give Arthur a following when Merlin finally gave it years later. Why should it not have been equally well accepted at once? Malory's Uther survived for at least two years after Arthur's birth, and after his death his widow seems to have been left unmolested, even though the realm was thrown into confusion for lack of visible heir. If there had been a visible heir, a son known to be of Uther's marriage, would the child really have run a great risk of assassination, surrounded as he would have been by barons? Would not Igraine or some strong baron simply have been named regent until his majority? Merlin arranged the famous test of the Sword in the Stone and had Arthur crowned king on the strength of this test alone, and the senstiment of the commons ... both rich and poor. Under such circumstances, how blameworthy were those rebel kings and barons who refused to yield their allegiance at once to an unknown, unproven youth, the protégé of a devil's son? True, when the rebels gave Arthur their challenge, Merlin made them a bald statement, with no supporting evidence, of Arthur's birth; it seems hardly suprising that some of them laughed him to scorn, as King Lot; and more other called him a witch. Nor had Merlin yet told Arthur himself of his parentage, which omission resulted in the incesuous begetting of Mordred on Margawse. Not until after the battle of Bedegraine - a slaughter so bloody it seems to have disgusted Merlin himself, who had helped engineer Arthur's victory by bringing the army of Ban and Bors swiftly and secretly to the place - did Merlin reveal Arthur's parentage, with some supporting evidence, to Arthur and the assembled court, in a scene that suggests a practical joke played by Merlin on Igraine to give her an additional moment of grief before restoring her to her son. In this scene Sir Ulfius, a former knight of Uther's and his companion in the abduction of Igraine at Tintagil, as well as Merlin's seeming accomplice (though perhaps unaware) in the "joke" on Igraine, himself stated that "Merlin is more to blame than" Igraine for the wars of the rebellion. Perhaps the key to why Merlin wished to arrange Arthur's upbringing lies in the word "unchristened". Was Arthur ever christened, or did Ector, on receiving him, assume that Uther had seen to that point? It seems heretical to suggest it, but did Merlin wish to make of Arthur his own pawn and tool? - Merlins origin - Merlin, Uther Pendragon and Arthur's birth - Merlin's Entertainments - Merlin - the Necromancer - The real Merlin? - Tomb of Merlin - Literary origins - The name Merlin @ since 1992 \| Nightbringer.se. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2032
__label__wiki	0.805713	0.805713	Stefan Rudnicki http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/nightmare-magazine.com/podcast-files/podcast_embers_tim_lebbon.mp3 by Tim Lebbon Published in Dec. 2014 (Issue 27) \| 5319 words © 2014 by Tim Lebbon. They had known that the pillbox was in the woods, but for some reason they’d never got around to visiting it. Andy thought maybe it was because the older kids went there sometimes, smoking cigarettes and drinking cider and, so rumour had it, getting blowjobs from Mandy Sullivan. He wasn’t entirely sure what a blowjob was—though his older brother Nick seemed to think it was something to do with sticking your tongue into your cheek—but those ideas were enough to keep the pillbox out of bounds. “We should go there,” Joe said. “The old kids won’t be hanging around this time of day. Just to see.” “To see what?” Andy asked, trying to sound cool but feeling scared. “See what it’s all about,” Kai said. “Yeah, that,” Joe agreed. “Come on. Race you to the stream.” Joe went off quickly, Kai followed, and Andy pelted after them, sprinting through the blazing summer sunlight, legs thrashing through long grasses and raising clouds of tiny flies, dandelion seeds, and dust. It was the middle of a long hot summer, and school had finished a week before. Days of potential lay before them, and evenings of barbeques and bike rides around the village. His mum and dad had already told him that they’d give him a bit more freedom this summer. The day rested heavily across the fields between village and woodland. The air was still, as if exhausted from the heat, and everything to Andy seemed large, wide, almost endless—the sun, the humidity, the fields and woodlands that were his playground, and the school holiday that was to last all summer. He whooped and hollered as he ran, overtaking Kai and closing on Joe. Just as they reached the stream he and Joe were neck and neck, and they leapt the old wooden fence together. The timber rail beneath Joe collapsed, sending him sprawling into a thicket of stinging nettles. He yelped and rolled out, scratching all over, grinning from ear to ear. “I am victorious!” Andy yelled, leaping into the stream and almost slipping on the slick rocks beneath the surface. Cold water hushed over his shoes and past his ankles, and he was tempted to throw himself in head-first. “Only because I had an accident.” “Sore loser.” “No, I’m just saying, I fell into the nettles, my race-scars are better than yours.” Joe reckoned that scars made girls like you more. He was scratching like crazy, his face tensed with the unpleasant tingling that would last for hours. “Rematch?” Andy smirked. “Screw you.” Kai arrived at the fence, panting. He leaned on the section just along from the collapsed rail and it broke too, spilling him to the ground. “Fat bastard!” Joe shouted. Andy smiled but didn’t join in. Kai was fat, and it didn’t feel right taking the piss. Joe didn’t care. He rarely did, and though there wasn’t anything really mean about him, sometimes he was too brash for his own good. He was Andy’s best mate. Kai had just begun hanging around with them, and Andy was growing to like the shy, overweight kid. It was only now that his parents were letting him out to play. Andy loved the woods. There were streams to jump and dam, fallen trees to break apart and use to build dens, waist-high wood ants’ nests to prod and throw caterpillars in, places to hide, trees to climb, and animals to watch. It was a well-trodden woodland, but the paths were worn in by use, not formed artificially. There were still places in there that felt wild. Andy, Joe, and Kai played war all the way in, hiding behind trees and performing forward rolls to dodge each other’s bullets. Kai was shot first, then Andy, and Joe declared himself the winner of the battle. That’s just the way it was, invisible bullets obeying an unconscious social ranking. Andy’s dad often commented that Joe would probably be in the SAS when he was older, and Andy wasn’t quite sure whether he meant that in a good or bad way. They played on the concrete bridge over the stream for a while, daring each other to crawl through the wide, twenty-feet-long pipes that carried water underneath, and as always failing to do so. There were stories of a kid getting trapped in there thirty years before and drowning when a heavy storm brought a flash-flood down from the local hills. It was the sort of tale Andy never asked his parents about because a deep part of him wanted it to remain true. Such stories peopled the landscape with ghosts. And ghosts were cool. Time passed, with the same oppressive heat resting over the woodland. Adventures were had. Eventually they found themselves close to the pillbox at the wood’s far edge. One of many built in the area during World War II, it was part of a defensive line stretching past the village, intended to interrupt any German advance should an invasion have occurred. Andy knew of a couple of others in the area—one on Mr. Eddles’ farm, roofless and used for storing bags of fertiliser; another close to the local football club, its entrance and gun slots bricked up—but this one in the woods was the most complete. It was built of bricks laid around a shell of concrete, raised rapidly and made thick and heavy to withstand anything but a direct hit from a tank. It was square, with two gun slots in each face, and overgrown with ferns and brambles like waves of green fire. “There’s no way we’ll get in there!” Kai whined. “Yeah, we will,” Joe said. “The older kids do.” “How?” Andy asked. He meant it. He couldn’t see any sign of an easy approach to the squat building. Brambles grew higher than him in places. Their thorns promised pain. “I don’t like it, anyway,” Kai said. “I’m going home.” “On your own? Through the woods?” Joe knew how to pick at his fears. “Let’s do a circuit,” Andy said. He was excited, nervousness prickling his skin with a thousand pins. He wasn’t even sure why. He paced left and Joe right, leaving Kai standing and staring after both of them. “No!” Joe shouted. “Nothing!” “Nor here!” Andy called back. “Oh my God!” Joe screamed. “What is it?” Kai yelled, but Andy already knew the tone of his friend’s voice. Hidden around the other side of the building and undergrowth, Joe started laughing and Kai cursed softly. That was when Andy saw the path. Beaten into the brambles, the route quickly jigged right, almost hidden from view. He was about to tell the other boys, but then had a better idea. He followed the path. Turned right, then left again, circling around a tree trunk, then it stopped at the pillbox entrance. He’d already been stung on his bare legs by nettles, and pricked up and down his arms by thorns. But it would be worth it. “No!” Joe called. “Still nothing.” Andy chuckled and wormed inside the building. It was cool in there and stank of piss. It was also filled with rubbish—cans, bottles, sweet wrappers, takeaway packaging—and a couple of old seat cushions propped against the wall. “Andy?” Joe’s voice sounded distant, swallowed by the walls. Only those gun slots and the rough doorway let in a hazy green light, and inside was almost completely silent. “Whoa,” Andy breathed. There was plenty of evidence of older kids using this place to drink and do Bad Things, but he could only see Home Guard soldiers hunkered down with their rifles, firing through the gun slots as Germans advanced along the edge of the woodland towards the village. The sounds of bullets hitting the walls would be deafening. And one lucky shot would cause ricocheting carnage. “I’m inside,” he said. “Andy?” Joe called again. He moved to one of the slots and fired his voice outside. “I’m in here! Come around, there’s a path hidden away. And it’s so cool!” Soon the other two were in there with him. Kai stood near the door wide-eyed, looking around and knowing they shouldn’t be there. Joe kicked stuff around. Cans rattled, and a glass bottle smashed against one wall. “Watch it!” Andy said. “Well . . .” He wasn’t really sure why. Equally, now that they were inside the pillbox he couldn’t really remember why they’d wanted to come here at all. It was dirty and smelly, and now scattered with dangerous smashed glass. There was much more fun out there in the woods. He still had a couple of hours until he had to be home for tea— “Wow, look!” Joe said. He bent down and picked something up, approaching one of the gun slots to see the object more clearly. A thin metal can, its end was topped with a narrow plastic spout. “What’s that?” Kai asked. Joe started squirting something over one of the walls from the can. “Joe, that stinks,” Andy said. “Pussy.” “No, I mean it’s, like, petrol isn’t it?” “Lighter fuel,” he muttered. “Look around for some matches.” “What? No way! I’m not setting fires, that’s stupid.” “Why?” Joe asked. He continued squirting. Andy felt a splash of fluid across his hand and he shook it, backing away into Kai. Kai yelped and squeezed outside, yelping again when he lumbered into a bank of stingies. “Joe, seriously, don’t be stupid,” Andy said. Joe threw the can down and started kicking at the floor, sighing. Andy closed his eyes in relief. Maybe his mate would sulk for a bit, but he didn’t care about that, he just didn’t want— “Yes!” Joe said. In the shadows, Andy couldn’t quite make out the object his mate bent to pick up. But after the scratch and spark it was no longer dark, and then he could see nothing at all. Andy sighed at the startlingly fresh memories and turned at the sound of kids playing in the street behind him. There were six of them, ranging from maybe seven to ten years old, scooting around the estate on a homemade go-kart and laughing as if the summer would never end. I remember when all this was fields, Andy thought, feeling so very old. He was only middle-aged. Forty-six . . . or was it forty-seven? Sometimes he had to pause to think about it, and he wasn’t certain whether that was cheery or depressing. His memory of those childhood times was still clear and fresh, even though so much had changed. Two of the three fields between the village and woods had been developed, with boxy brick houses struggling to find character and barely succeeding. The access roads curved gracefully, plots were set in artful disarray, yet the whole place still stank of new. The high fence between estate and the final field was attractive yet functional, the single gate prominently marked with “Public Footpath” signs and intended to guide walkers directly across the hard-packed path into the woods. Even from here Andy could see the beginnings of the paths that had been cast between the trees. They were breaks in the beauty, designed to provide easy access but taking away something of the wild, any sense of discovery. Part of him wanted to pass through the gate and walk on, but he knew it would feel too safe. It was no longer the same place. Maybe tomorrow. Sighing again, he turned his back on that last remaining field and the woodland it bordered and walked back through the estate. He shrugged the rucksack higher on his back and looked around, wondering if he’d see anyone he recognised but knowing that was unlikely. He hadn’t lived here for decades. Climbing the gentle hill towards the heart of the old village, it was a relief when he left the last of the new houses behind and passed between the old. Some of the houses were picture-postcard old, with whitewashed stone walls, deformed glazing, lush gardens filled with wild birds, and oaken doors. There were even a couple around the village square that were thatched. Andy remembered Joe telling him about how they’d used to build a cat into the thatch to keep mice at bay, and he’d spent long nights afterwards imagining a still-living feline scratching its way through village roofs in search of prey. He passed the church. He paid more attention to passers-by, thinking that if there were people he knew he’d see them here. But though he passed some old faces, and swapped a few smiles, none of them lit his memory. He stopped in the village square and bought a coffee. The coffee shop was new, occupying the space that had once been the village bakery, but their coffee was good and the barista attractive and smiling, so he could barely complain. He sat outside and felt himself starting to relax. He’d arrived early and parked, deciding to walk around his old village before checking in to the little guest house. His meeting tomorrow in the nearby town would be boring and hopefully over quickly, but he’d leapt at the opportunity to come. Gone for over thirty years, in a strange way it felt like coming home. “Old face,” a voice said. Andy glanced to the left. An old chap was sitting at another pavement table, a pot of tea before him. He had wispy gray hair yellowed by cigarette smoke, a long thin face, and wore a shirt and tie and tweed jacket, even in the heat. It was nice to see an old man dressed like one, and Andy smiled. “How do you mean?” “Yours,” the man said. “Old face from the village.” Andy squinted against the sun, struggling to strip thirty years from the old guy. Huh, old, he thought, laughing silently. Thirty years ago he would have been around my age. A sparkle of recognition teased him, dancing like a name on the end of his tongue. “Yeah, I left when I was a nipper,” Andy said. “You that Joe Blake?” “No,” he said, frowning. “He was my mate. I’m Andy Randall.” The old guy frowned and stared across the square at the old church. It was twelfth century, apparently, founded by the Normans. Andy remembered going in there one evening with Joe and Kai and finding a grave dug for a funeral the next day. Joe jumped in first, Andy climbed in after some persuading, Kai ran home. Hierarchy maintained. “Andy Randall,” the old man said, almost to himself. “From Oak Lane?” “Huh.” He looked at Andy again, smiling. Tapped his head. “Memory’s gone to shit, sorry, son.” Andy smiled at being called son. “Aren’t you Alf?” “That’s me,” the man said. “Oh dear, now I’m wondering why the hell you remember me.” Cutting his lawns and pruning rose bushes: Andy always remembered that, because his mother had loved roses so much. Cycling to and from the village centre. Shouting at kids when their football bounced from the rec into his garden. Shouting at kids even when their footballs didn’t. Shaking his fist if you rode by his place talking too loudly, laughing too much. Miserable old bastard, Joe had said once, shocking Andy with his use of the “B” word. “Still living out by the rec?” “Yep, and still using that.” He pointed at a telegraph pole across the road, a bike leaning against it. “No way,” Andy said. “Same bike.” Andy laughed. So did Alf. They talked some more, had another drink each and some cake, and chatting about village life from thirty years before was almost like being there. Andy’s memories were sharp and vivid, and the older man’s contributions carried less nostalgia and more simple recollection. Maybe because he still lived there, or perhaps because as you got older there were more memories than hopes for the future. Andy enjoyed it, but all the way through there was something not quite right. A note of confusion in Alf’s voice, a flicker of doubt in his eyes. He can’t remember me, Andy thought, and that shouldn’t have surprised him. Joe was the one his age that people would remember—lively, daring, cheeky, sometimes outright naughty. Alf had even thought he was Joe. Maybe they’d started to look more like each other as they’d grown older. He didn’t know; he hadn’t seen Joe for almost thirty years. But when Alf stood, holding his knees and groaning but actually looking fit and lithe, he frowned at Andy, shielding his eyes from the blazing sun. For a while he just stared at him, looking him over as if trying to match him with a mental facial composite. “Andy,” Alf said, nodding slowly. “Nice to see you.” “You too, Alf. I’m here til late tomorrow, maybe we’ll chat again.” “Maybe,” Alf said, and he crossed the road, mounted his bike, and pedalled away without once looking back. Left alone, Andy leaned back in his seat and looked around the village square, but it suddenly seemed like a strange place. He saw more of the new than the old, and he was sad at the changes rather than nostalgic for the places and features he knew. He finished his second coffee and stood, ready to walk across the village to the guest house on the outskirts. It was the old station house. Trains no longer stopped in Tall Stennington. As he walked he started to sweat. The afternoon sun skimmed over the rooftops and probed beneath the trees overhanging the road. Houses became more occasional, and he waved at a couple of people working in their gardens. One waved back. The skin of his face and balding scalp was tight, sore to the touch, and hot. He’d never learn. Should have used sun cream. He always seemed to burn more easily since that time in the pillbox. Walking home through the woods, he’d been more afraid of being told off than he was worried about the damage to himself. Joe had held his arm and guided him along the paths, and Kai had kept his distance, staring at the boys wide-eyed. It’s the shock, Joe had said, trying to explain why the two of them weren’t screaming. And it’s not that bad. Like sunburn. Close to the edge of the village, about to turn right into Station Road, he saw someone further along the road, a man seeming to intentionally match his pace. When Andy stopped, so did he. A flush of recognition filled him, and he felt inexplicably nervous. “Joe,” he said. “Joe?” Louder. The man turned around. From this distance it was impossible to tell whether or not it was Joe, because age might have changed him so much. But the brash burn scar across the side of his face and head was obvious. His image shimmered in heat haze, almost there, almost not. Andy opened his mouth again but could not speak. The man stepped into a pathway between bushes and disappeared. “Joe,” Andy breathed, but he doubted it had been him at all. He blinked, feeling suddenly dizzied from the sun. Blood roared in his ears like flames. He would get to his guest house, take a drink, and indulge in a long cool shower. Andy must have been sitting outside the coffee shop for longer than he’d remembered. The sunburn across his scalp and face was uneven, brighter on the right cheek and side of his nose, his right ear blazing red. He was angry at himself. After all this time he should know better. Standing naked in front of the big bathroom mirror, his burned bits looked blood-red in the late afternoon light, the rest of his body so pale it was almost translucent. He looked after himself, and considering his age he’d held up well. Had a bit of a pot, and small love-handles, but he was wide across the shoulders and his chest was firm and muscled. Women should love him. He could hardly remember the last time he’d been with one. He dressed in a fresh T-shirt and jeans and slipped on his walking boots. It was early evening now, and he had a meal booked at the Farmer’s Arms at eight o’clock. Still over an hour to kill, and he was bored of sitting in the room on his own. Really, he knew where he was going even as his feet took him there. He walked back through the village, past the square and church and towards the new estate on the other side. The air was heavy and still with summer heat, and sound didn’t seem to carry far. A few cars and vans passed along the road, pedestrians plodded lethargically around the village, but Andy felt very much alone. Memories leapt out like teasing friends trying to startle him. Joe and him playing with magnets outside the small industrial estate, rolling up iron filings and making patterns with them across the metal-clad gates. Throwing knives at the big oak at the edge of the cricket field, trying to get them to stick. Joe had cut his thumb open with one throw, but his knife had quivered in the trunk, and he’d talked about how his blood would always be in the middle of the tree. Mrs Chambers leaning from her front window and shouting at them when they’d fired their water pistols at the cat bathing in her front garden. Andy had fired a daring shot across the garden at her, to Joe’s gasp of delight, but lucky for him it hadn’t found its target. Falling off his bike on the tight bend outside the village shop, skinning his knees, going home crying and watching his mum picking out grit with tweezers. Letting off a smoke bomb by the bridge over the small stream. Mandy Bucknall smiling at him as she rode by on her pony. She had been his first crush, their two-year age gap an eternity. By the time he reached the new estate, he was awash in childhood memories, and he jogged through to the field and woodland beyond so that he did not lose them. Approaching the woods, he saw movement ahead of him, beneath the trees and away from the new path that had been formed. A shadow shifted. He shielded his eyes against the sun burning low above the treeline, squinted, and saw the figure again. It was moving further away from the path and deeper into the woodland, and just as it passed out of sight, it turned to look back at him. “Joe!” Andy called. “Wait! It’s me, Andy!” Joe or not, he did not wait. Moments later the movement ceased, and even though Andy ran the last hundred metres and stood at the new wooden fence between field and woods, there was no sign of anyone beyond. “Damn it,” he muttered. It troubled him that Joe didn’t want to speak. Or maybe it wasn’t Joe at all. But the burns, he thought, remembering the pink burn scar he’d seen across that guy’s face earlier. It must have been Joe. Mustn’t it? He entered the woods through the new gate and walked along the path, and soon he was keen to get off the beaten track. He didn’t recognise anything about the place now that it had been tamed, and he wanted to get in among the trees, where the bluebells were just fading away and his shoes would get covered in dust. Most of all, he didn’t want to meet anyone coming the other way. This was his time, his memory, and he wanted to live it mostly alone. Mostly. Because he also wanted to look for Joe. His old friend must have seen him earlier, and again just now, and if that were the case then perhaps he was following him. Could someone walking ahead be following? Andy didn’t know, but the coincidence was too great. He pushed through a bank of ferns and emerged into a shaded part of the woods that he remembered well. A dried pool was soft with a carpet of lush green moss, and he walked slowly in case there was still any water or deep mud there. It was only during the summer that this pool dried up completely, and it had been a hot one. Really hot. Sweat dribbled down his sides and back. His sunburn hurt, even in the shade beneath the trees, and he wondered whether he should have used some moisturiser. “Joe,” he said, pausing, surprising himself with the utterance. Even hearing the name spoken aloud provoked memories that brought tears to his eyes. He walked onwards, avoiding places where he could see new pathways cut through the woodland like pale scars on a rugged face. Some places were so familiar that he had to stop and stare. Time had worked on the woods in the three decades since he had last been here—many trees had fallen, and new ones grown in their place—but he still knew the place so well. The woods were timeless, and thirty years were barely the flutter of the last leaf to fall before winter. Eventually he found the pillbox. It was buried even deeper beneath undergrowth. Someone must have planted rose bushes around it some time ago, and they had gone wild, twisting and merging with the forest’s natural plant life to form a thorny tangle. Though he circled it several times he saw no easy way through. He had mixed feelings about that. It was good because it meant that local kids didn’t use it anymore. But that also saddened him, because coming in here and having adventures, exploring places like this, was what kids should be doing. Now it was all computer games and TV. He was also disappointed because he thought that perhaps he’d have liked to have gone inside. Joe was watching him through the trees. Andy caught sight of him and held his breath. He was like a tree himself, motionless and expressionless, staring across at Andy as if he had no real thoughts in his mind, no words on the tip of his tongue. “Joe!” Andy called. His old friend was a hundred metres away, visible between trunks because he wanted to make himself so. His image shimmered in the afternoon heat. “Wait there, I’ll come and . . .” Andy hurried away from the pillbox, but as he left he felt a vicious burning sensation across his arms and neck, his face, his scalp, like the memory of flame. It scorched. He gasped, and when he wiped his hands across his face and head, his skin was tight and hot. He smeared sweat, surprised at how much he was perspiring. Looking back he saw that he’d shoved past a bulge of nettles growing beside the pillbox. He smiled through the tingling, burning pain, remembering when Joe had fallen into the stingies that day. The last day they had been together. Joe was gone. Where he’d been standing Andy now saw only the pale trunk of a silver birch. Maybe he’d never been there at all. Wincing against the pain from the nettles and the pulsing ache of sunburn, he started to make his way back out of the woods. He was hungry. It would be dark soon. And suddenly, he no longer wanted to be there when shadows began to grow. Just ahead of him, visible several times through the tree, the shape that might be Joe. Why his old friend was doing this, Andy couldn’t figure out. Didn’t he want to speak to him? Or perhaps he was as much a joker now as he had been back then, and he was just attempting to spook him. The pain of the stings and sunburn continued to trouble him, and now and then it made him feel sick. He moaned against it, as if noise might drive it away. Blood pulsed in his ears, and then roared, blurring his vision with dancing shapes that twisted trees and bushes, catching the sun and concentrating it in flaming arcs that seemed to hang like giant spider webs all around. He reached out to lean against a tree, but drew his arm back, afraid that he might set it on fire. “Joe!” he shouted. “Joe, help me! It hurts!” He’d screamed the same all those years ago when the lighter fuel ignited, or thought he had. Andy tripped and hoped he was falling into a stream. But it was the green flow of more brambles and nettles that caught him, piercing skin, speckling mild poison that added to the fire. He dragged himself upright. What was happening to him? “What’s happening to me?” he screamed. Through his swimming, burning vision he saw that shape again, closer than it had ever been and gesturing him forward. He followed because he could think of nothing else to do. Why weren’t his clothes burning beneath such intense heat? It’s just the sunburn and the stings, he thought, an allergic reaction. But he didn’t want to collapse out here, not alone, and not when he’d done his best to avoid the paths that people would undoubtedly stick to. He staggered through the undergrowth and kicked against a wood ants’ nest, backing away quickly even as he felt the first few acid stings on his lower legs. The shape— “Joe? Joe? Joe?” —waved its arm furiously and moved ahead of him. Andy followed, gasping against the fire that seemed to be deep within him now, singeing his organs, set deep in his bones where it might burn forever. And when he saw where the shape was taking him, the first glimmer of calm touched his skin. The pillbox was no longer overgrown and inaccessible. Even with his senses reeling he was able to find that path beaten into the brambles, turned left and right to hide it from the casual observer. He wasn’t sure whether or not that shape had gone ahead of him, but just as the entrance came into view, he saw a shimmer of movement as something passed inside. As Andy stepped over the threshold and entered the pillbox, the blinding pain of fire seemed to lift from his body and seed itself inside. Small flames flickered over the floor, walls and ceiling, following the swirled lines where Joe had squirted lighter fluid. Andy could smell the tang of burning material and hear the gentle pop-pop of discarded litter shrivelling beneath the heat. “Joe?” he said. But though there was a vague shape in the opposite corner, turned to face the junction of two walls as if ashamed at what it had done, Andy no longer wished to see its face. As the heat inside him dissipated to nothing and the fires began to grow, he wondered whether he had ever left that pillbox, or if he had spent his life nightmaring about it. If he kept the flames at bay, he would never have to find out. Enjoyed this story? Consider supporting us via one of the following methods: Spotlight with Tim Lebbon More by Tim Lebbon Tags: 2014 Original Fiction Tim Lebbon is a New York Times-bestselling writer with almost thirty novels published to date, as well as dozens of novellas and hundreds of short stories. Recent releases include Coldbrook, Into the Void: Dawn of the Jedi (Star Wars), Reaper’s Legacy, and Alien: Out of the Shadows. Titan published The Silence this April in the UK and USA. He has won four British Fantasy Awards, a Bram Stoker Award, and a Scribe Award, and been shortlisted for World Fantasy and Shirley Jackson awards. Fox2000 acquired film rights to The Secret Journeys of Jack London series (with Christopher Golden), and several other novels and stories are in development for screen. Learn more at timlebbon.net.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2033
__label__wiki	0.983971	0.983971	Bethesda isn't sure if future games at skipping Steam just yet August 13th, 2018 - 09:09am By Alex Calvin, Editor - PC Games Insider Publishing and development giant Bethesda is not sure whether its future games will be coming to Steam or not. Speaking to IGN, marketing and PR chief Pete Hines said that when the company decided to skip Valve's platform for Fallout 76, in favour of its own Bethesda.net service, it was not saying that all forthcoming games from the publisher would be doing the same. Asked about other releases, Hines is unsure about whether they'll be coming to Steam. “We haven’t decided on anything else, this is specific to Fallout 76 given the kind of game it is -- it’s an online, ongoing game,” he said. “[Doom Eternal] may or may not, but it hasn’t been decided on anything else yet.” Asked why it was focusing on its own platform, Hines explained that the firm wanted to be totally in charge of the consumer experience. “We feel like the best way for us to provide the best experience and service to our customers is to be dealing with them directly, and not through someone else,” he said. Additionally, Hines reckons dealing with other platforms has led to communications issues in the past. This is likely a reference to Steam Workshop and mods on Bethesda titles. “There are some different things that have happened or have come up where having everyone work directly with you does make things a little easier in terms of talking to your player base, having them talk to you,” Hines said. “I am 100 per cent sure I know whose fault it is and whose problem it is when you’re having an issue with the game: it’s ours.” Editor - PC Games Insider Alex Calvin is a freelance journalist who writes about the business of games. He started out at UK trade paper MCV in 2013 and left as deputy editor over three years later. In June 2017, he was hired to launch PCGamesInsider.biz for Steel Media before departing the firm in October 2019. He has also written for GamesIndustry.biz, VGC, Games London, The Observer/Guardian and Esquire UK. Bethesda to release upcoming Rage, Wolfenstein and Doom titles on Steam Bethesda says Fallout 76 skipping Steam is to have better relationship with consumers Doom Eternal hits 104.9k concurrent users on Steam Fallout 76 is coming to Steam with its Wastelanders update CHARTS: Doom Eternal shoots its way to the top spot	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2038
__label__wiki	0.871766	0.871766	Eat \| Drink Arts \| Culture Travel \| Staycation Fashion \| Beauty Photos \| Videos Editors Letters Find the Magazine Copyright © 2021, San Diego Union-Tribune \| CA Notice of Collection Pink trolleys promote Tijuana in San Diego MTS trolley car promoting Tijuana in downtown San Diego. (Sandra Dibble) By Sandra Dibble From Santee to San Ysidro, trolley cars wrapped in pink and emblazoned with the name Tijuana are circulating through San Diego County in a promotional campaign that aims to persuade greater numbers San Diegans and visitors to the city to cross the border. The two trolley cars—one on the Metropolitan Transit System Blue Line, the other on the Green Line—come courtesy Baja California’s Tourism Secretariat. “We said, ‘We want to have stronger presence in California’,” secretary Oscar Escobedo Carignan said Tuesday. The $200,000 effort is scheduled to last through the end of August, and aims to capitalize on summertime crowds riding the trolley for events such as Padres baseball games at Petco Park and next month’s Comic-Con Convention. The color is rosa Mexicana or Mexican pink, Escobedo said. The design incorporates such iconic Tijuana images as a lucha libre mask, a soccer ball, a food truck, and the outline of the IMAX dome of the Tijuana Cultural Center. A survey by the tourism secretariat showed that of 27 million visitors to the state in 2016, nearly 16 million came from abroad; the great majority of the foreign visitors entering from California. The study also showed that the top tourism activity was gastronomy, followed by shopping, entertainment and medical appointments. “The kinship between Baja California and California is evident, particularly between San Diego and Tijuana,” Escobedo said. Helping celebrate the new pink trolleys on Tuesday were two San Diego business leaders: Joe Terzi, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, and Jerry Sanders, president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We’re connected in more ways than we can even mention,” Terzi said, “the culinary scene, the beer scene, we just happen to have a border between us, but we are intertwined and inter-related between our two great cultures and two great cities.” Sanders said the trolley cars “are not just for tourists,” but “remind San Diegans that there’s a venue south of the border 15 miles from right here, where they can go down, and have a tremendous amount of fun.” sandra.dibble@sduniontribune.com @sandradibble Sign up for the Pacific Insider newsletter PACIFIC magazine delivers the latest restaurant and bar openings, festivals and top concerts, every Tuesday. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Pacific San Diego. Sandra Dibble Sandra Dibble covers the border and Mexico for The San Diego Union-Tribune. She was born in Egypt, raised in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, and has spent much of her career writing about international and multicultural topics. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Arabic from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. She spent a year on an international journalism fellowship in which she traveled and studied in Mexico. She worked at The Miami Herald for nearly a decade, specializing in coverage of the Cuban, Nicaraguan and Haitian communities, and was part of a team awarded the Pulitzer Prize in national reporting for uncovering the Reagan administration’s clandestine support of the Nicaraguan Contras. She spent three years at The National Geographic, where assignments included writing feature articles about Paraguay and Oaxaca. She has covered the Tijuana-San Diego border since 1994. Want to get away for a hotel stay in Southern California? You can’t, says Gov. Newsom Amid continued confusion over the state’s COVID-19 stay-home order, state officials clarify that overnight stays are permitted for essential workers, but not for leisure guests for at least the next three weeks Pandemic-delayed flight to Honolulu via Southwest finally takes off After months of delay related to COVID-19, the long awaited inauguarl Will weekday hotel deals and discounted rates lure travelers to San Diego during pandemic? With business meetings and conventions non-existent because of the pandemic, struggling hotels are hoping a marketing campaign dubbed “Yay weekyays” will fill vacant rooms Millennial Mom: Going to Sand n’ Straw community farm Columnist Ebone Monet takes her cooped-up kids for a day of fresh air at Sand n’ Straw Community Farm More San Diegans biking during pandemic shutdown A SANDAG report shows a 42 percent increase in ridership in the first five months of the statewide stay-home order Charitable vanlife: Coronado native raises thousands for nonprofit Morgan Willis raised $4,000 for Outdoor Outreach, which gives kids chance to explore outdoors Biggest home sale in La Jolla history: $24.7 million The January sale beats out the 2018 purchase by musician Alicia Keys of the Razor House and others COVID-19 health order enforcement still murky Restaurants continue to defy state, county mandates Meet the San Diego brewer who created the world’s first yerba mate hard seltzer Mission Valley-based Yerbuzz founder Dan Nierman chats about his business, brewing and new drink San Diego ‘90s skating prodigy Brandon Turner is back, with a new mission In his teens, skateboarder “Li’l B” toured the world, but partying derailed his life and career. 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__label__wiki	0.564698	0.564698	We need your support. For many, the COVID-19 outbreak is the greatest challenge of our careers. We’re doing everything we can to help. Since the pandemic began, traffic to our website has doubled, and our one-to-one support team has helped more than a thousand pharmacists. Our members make all this possible. Without this income, we can’t keep supporting pharmacists. So we need your support. If you find our tools and guidance useful, we need you to become a member — and to help us do even more. Joining costs just 60p a day, and means, whatever the future of pharmacy looks like, we’ll be there to put it at the forefront of healthcare. Join today to protect the future of pharmacy Haematopoietic stem cell transplant in children This article outlines the pharmacist’s role during haematopoietic stem cell transplant in children and uses Great Ormond Street Hospital as an example to explore the patient journey and actions of the multidisciplinary team, specifically highlighting those of the pharmacist. The Pharmaceutical Journal 22 DEC 2020 Are you already a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or a registered user? Institutional users can view premium content by verifying themselves with one of the following options: myAthens Shibboleth Subscribe to and support The Pharmaceutical Journal and Clinical Pharmacist Subscribe today for as little as £5 Subscribe for as little as £5, to gain full, unlimited access to the ultimate source of information and news on pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Register for free for more access Alternatively, register for free to the site for access to an extra 2 premium articles for free. Need an institutional subscription? Please contact The Pharmaceutical Journal directly, so we can provide you with detailed information about our institutional and corporate offerings. Tel: 0044 20 3318 3141 Email: pjcustomerservice@mpslimited.com Or join the RPS for full access As a pharmacist or pharmaceutical scientist, join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and gain full access to pharmaceutical-journal.com Membership is free for pharmacy students. If you are not registered as a pharmacist in Great Britain or practise overseas, you may still be able to join the RPS as an associate member.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2051
__label__wiki	0.571495	0.571495	POPULAR TRADITIONS Collected and Narrated by Otmar Home } Otmar } POPULAR TRADITIONS Collected and Narrated by Otmar Excerpt, “The German Novelists: Tales Selected From Ancient and Modern Authors in That Language: From the Earliest Period Down to the Close of the Eighteenth Century. Translated from the Originals: With Critical and Biographical Notices.” Editor, Thomas Roscoe. In Four Volumes. 1826. POPULAR TRADITIONS Collected and Narrated by Otmar, from “Folks-sagen” – by Nacherzhählt Von Otmar. Among those modern German writers, so justly eulogized by Madame de Staël for their anxiety in investigating and preserving the literary reliques of their country, we shall first touch upon the labors of Otmar. These it would appear were some of the earliest instituted during the last century, which afforded an example for researches of a similar kind. They were speedily followed by other efforts of congenial spirits, whose veneration for their national literature and antiquities has rendered their names so popular at the present period; by those of Gottschalck, of Büsching, and of the Brothers Grimm. In the collections of the latter authors, frequent reference occurs to the stories contained in the work of Otmar, who as a foremost gleaner in this wide and fertile field, has enriched his pages with some of the boldest and most characteristic features of the “Olden Times.” Several of them, indeed, have been borrowed and imitated by succeeding writers; but all present us with subjects of a very striking and diversified class – convivial, chivalric, terrific, and amusing. Specimens of all of these are to be met with in the following selections. In truth, no collection of popular stories better deserves to form the ground-work of a succession of national traditions and tales, such as is here proposed, embracing, as it does, a space of four centuries (from 1200 to 1600) and, for the most part, boasting the merit of oral and local communication, received upon and referred to the peculiar traditionary site, by the relater’s own industry and perseverance. “The popular stories here offered to my countrymen,” observes the collector, “are not the effusions of fancy, not mere historic remnants of the manners of the Middle Ages adapted to garnish a modern romance, often founded only upon some current tradition of little worth. They are real tales of the people, collected among them with much care, as they were fast dropping into oblivion, and are here narrated in the most simple and faithful language. “Simple and unimportant as the subject may at first appear, it will be found upon a nearer view, well worth the attention of philosophical and historical inquirers. All genuine popular tales, arranged with local and national reference, cannot fail to throw light upon contemporary events in history, upon the progressive cultivation of society, and upon the prevailing modes of thinking in every age. Though not consisting of a recital of bare fact, they are in most instances founded upon fact, and in so far connected with history, which occasionally indeed borrows from, and as often reflects light upon, these familiar annals – these more private and interesting casualties of human life. Their poetical origin, frequently a corruption of the old ballad, does not impugn their veracity; inasmuch as the earliest history and the laws of nations themselves are known to have been first recorded in poetry. Hence heroic poems, the earliest annals of a country’s glory, will be found the most frequent store-house of the national tale and the ballad; the Iliad, the Edda, and the Niebelungen, having equally given birth to prose fiction founded upon facts borrowed from poetry and infinitely diversified. “The popular tale, may, therefore, be most aptly illustrated by terming it the memory of some event preserved in its contemporary character and ideas, though divested of its native poetical ornaments. In this form, its earliest origin and ramifications in different countries, growing gradually more obscure, it again furnishes materials for the poet or the historian, as appears sufficiently evident from Greek and Roman history, no less from their mythological outset, than from scenes and events recorded by their subsequent historians, by Thucydides and by Livy. “It is thus that popular tradition, connected with all that is most interesting in human history and human action, upon a national scale, a mirror reflecting the people’s past worth and wisdom, invariably possesses so deep a hold upon its affections, and offers so many instructive hints to the man of the world, to the statesman, the citizen and the peasant. “The voice of the people is heard in deep and earnest discourse; its peculiar features and disposition are strongly marked; here it is dissolved in unaffected tenderness, there it rises into ferocity or borders upon despair. Sometimes it accosts us in joyous and playful tones, at others it is bitter and satirical; now it bursts like a torrent against its feudal oppressors, and again subsides into servility, wretchedness and craft. Often it groans under the united weight of superstition and of chains; again looks out on nature, with a more clear and cheerful eye, presenting us with congenial pictures of rural festivity and repose. “Signs of approaching changes, no less in manner than in states, may likewise be traced, floating down this popular current of opinions, fertilizing the seeds scattered by a past generation, and marking by its ebbs and flows the state of the political atmosphere, and the distant gathering of the storm. “National traditions farther serve to throw light upon ancient and modern mythology, and in many instances they are known to preserve traces of their fabulous descent, as will clearly appear in some of the following selections. It is the same with those of all nations, whether of eastern or western origin; Greek, Scythian, or Kamtschatkan. And hence among every people just emerged out of a state of barbarism, the same causes lead to the production of similar compositions, and a chain of connection is thus established between the fables of different nations, only varied by clime and custom, sufficient to prove not merely a degree of harmony, but secret interchanges and communications. “And though it be impossible to trace their course, it is certain that a variety of popular sayings and traditions early spread over different countries, where they became naturalized, and have been considered as national for centuries. Others, which are purely so, have on the other hand, been confined to a narrower sphere, and are generally of an inferior character, failing as it were in the strength of pinion, to soar beyond their native boundaries, boasting less of that mercurial spirit which gives wings to more golden thoughts. The choicest production, indeed, may thus be said to become the property of various nations; they travel far, everywhere claim a home, and seem to lose their origin in the mists of antiquity. “Not so, however, with the more local spiritual world of water-fairies, of dwarfs, of wild hunters, and of were-wolves* with a long appalling list of robber-knights, who cast more gigantic shadows as their sun went down; all of whom, as if spell-bound, continue to haunt the nature spots and solitary places assigned to them by immemorial tradition. *A peculiar, but well-known species of wolf, in Germany (and elsewhere) which assumes the human shape, in order to gain access and prey upon the fold. Verbi gratia – the modern priesthood of France and Spain. Ed. Obedient to the same superstitions that embodied and commemorated them, they seem to refuse, with a sort of national partiality to wander far from their appointed walks, to “pass the nocturnal pale,” or to become domesticated in foreign regions.” These, though not abstractedly the most excellent, are some of the most favorite and valuable traditions belonging to Germany. They do not, indeed, like others, tend to illustrate the history and migrations of different people, they disturb not the caverned slumbers of the great Barbarossa, nor consecrate Charlemagne’s holy crusades against the Saxons. They are the peculiar heritage of certain districts; they exhibit many beneficient and even humourous traits; their agency is for good as well as for evil; and in so far they differ from the sterner character of the old northern legends, and from other branches of the Scandinavian, Danish, Scotch, and Irish, all of whose invisible agents are gifted with little benevolence and less mirth. Their appearance almost invariably announces fatal events; they have all a funereal aspect; they come to alarm and prepare us; and they are all seen by a species of second sight that bodes no body any good. They are not half allied to us like the German dwarfs and fairies, or the still more sociable house goblins; they are not even like Shakespeare’s and Milton’s more fanciful world of spirits; but dim disembodied essences whose proportion we cannot measure; real ghosts, demons, giants, sorcerers, and ugly drawfs, who surprise us among hills of mist, or beside the solitary tarn where the water-spirit crouches in wait for her prey. “Thus,” as it is justly observed by the writer before us, “popular traditions take their color from the aspect and character of the country. Amidst deep dark woods, impervious to the sun’s rays, upon solitary heaths, and wild waste marshes, whose floating mists darken the face of the sky, and cast a gloom over the eye and over the soul, must we not expect to find the pictures there delineated alike stern and mournful? So the secret caverns, the dizzy precipices, and the frowning ruins of the robber castles, fill the minds of the neighbouring people with wonder and with awe. For here were the dread mysterious oracles heard of old, at whose voice a temple of human bones rose, for a sacrifice, into the air, and priests hastened to immolate thousands of their brethren, as their gods thirsted afresh for their victims’ blood. “What must be the character of a people’s traditions, whose earliest festivals consisted in violence and bloodshed; whose succeeding centuries passed in a series of mutual wrongs and oppressions, continued down to a period when their children, yet alive, recollect the accounts given by their grandsires, of fierce wolves and bears entering the houses and tearing the mother, or the babe from the mother’s arms; or of the descent of the robbers from their mountain castle! “What a contrast here offers itself to the rich sunny sky, well-peopled cities, and fertile fields; streams and groves and gardens, fit residence for the gods! Here, a joyful feeling communicates itself, as if for breathing through the heavens, air and earth; and must not such a clime give birth to pictures of human nature, of natural agencies and natural scenery, of like fervid and animated colors? Will not gladness and happy fancies and good humor mingle largely with the favorite traditions of such a country, and are not such the fictions of Italy? “Yet this their natural aspect is modified by a variety of circumstances; the improvement or the decline of society, different government, wars and commerce, gradually forming a new people, and arraying their ancient traditions in a new dress. At one period, those of Italy bore a more striking resemblance to what the fictions of northern nations now are; they were fierce and wild and gloomy as the human beings, the woods and mountains of the country, that gave them a “local habitation and a name.” Hence the popular traditions of the Minotaur, the Fawns, the heaven-scaling Giants, and of passionate rapacious gods, who seduced women, ravaged countries, and called for human sacrifices, at the hands of Pelops and of Oedipus. Such too is the origin of dread Medea; of Circe and of Titan, no less than of the giant and robber-queller Hercules, the Furies and the Harpies, the robber-scaring Pan, with the whole mythological race of thieves, of godlike men and of human deities.” Many tales have assumed a more mild and cheerful character with the progressive cultivation of the people; affording a richer variety, in every branch, for specimens of their traditionary narratives. Such as we have here offered from the collection before us, will be found, we trust, both of an amusing and diversified character And no where is this variation in the tone and coloring of ancient traditions more observable than in Germany. M, May 12, 2009. Otmar, Traditional Tales View all posts by M OTMAR: “The Wild Hunter of Hackelnberg” → ← Frederick Gottschalck: “The Witch-Dance of the Brocken”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2060
__label__wiki	0.536693	0.536693	Our Latest News As the safety of our patients and staff is our top priority, we are requiring that everyone wear face masks when they enter our buildings. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak via the CDC. For more information, click here. Pinnacle Orthopaedics Call Now Patient Portal Login Contact Limb Lengthening and Deformity Repair Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners Physical & Occupational Therapists MRI Locations Rehabilitation Locations Thanks for printing! Don't forget to come back to Pinnacle Orthopaedics for fresh articles! Please Select A Procedure... Spine Shoulder Knee Limb Lengthening and Deformity Repair Total Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Trauma Hand/Wrist Pinnacle awarded Best of Cobb 2020 We are proud to announce that for the second year in a row, we have been voted as the "Best Orthopaedic Group" in Cobb County by the Marietta Daily Journal and Cobb Life publications! We want to thank everyone for nominating and voting for us! Nominations were taken by the public, readers of the publications and our patients in January. We were among the small group of nominated practices. The community, our patients, and readers of the publications were asked to vote. We were... John Koerner: Playing Golf Again “What Dr. Valvani did for me has enabled me to play the Eagle Watch Member/Guest Golf Tournament for the past four years!” - John Koerner In late 2014, John Koerner, came to Pinnacle after being seen by other doctors for low back pain. The other doctors said there was nothing that they could do. One physician even told him that he should get a new hobby and give up golf! Mr. Koerner met with Dr. Valvani and they discussed his treatment options and came up with a plan. He underwent a... Nicolas Marine/Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Physician: Nicolas S. Bonnaig, M.D. Nicolas Marine came to Pinnacle with severe pain in his right shoulder. He is a plumber and was doing some heavy lifting when he felt a sharp tearing in his shoulder. It hurt more when he raised his arm. He had been treating the pain with cortisone injections, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medicine but there was no improvement. He met with Dr. Nicolas Bonnaig and was diagnosed with a labrum tear, partial tear in the rotator cuff and a complete rupture in his biceps tendon. Dr.... Cynthia Pool/Total Knee Replacement Physician: Karthik Ponnusamy, M.D., M.S.E. Cynthia Pool came to Pinnacle Orthopaedics in October of 2017 with pain in her left knee. She had been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was a child but this pain had started about two years ago. It was mild at first but gradually started getting worse. Her pain and stiffness occurred when walking, bending, twisting or going down stairs. There would also be a “catching or popping” that would sometimes happen and then her knee would lock up. She also had occasional swelling.... Cindy Cook/Knee Arthroscopy w/ Partial Medial Meniscectomy Physician: Brandon Burris, MD Woodstock resident Cindy Cook experienced first-hand the expertise of the Pinnacle Woodstock Surgery Center. She had been having knee pain for some time and was unable to extend her leg comfortably. The pain was gradually developing along her knee cap. She went in to see Dr. Brandon Burris at the Woodstock office. Her diagnosis was a medial meniscus tear. She would need to have a procedure to repair the tear called a knee arthroscopy with a partial medial meniscectomy. This is a... Brian Bohannon/Lumbar Disc Herniation As the team physicians for KSU, Pinnacle sees a variety of injuries. So when KSU Head Football Coach, Brian Bohannon started having pain in his right leg in the Spring of 2017, he knew exactly where to go. He had numbness and weakness and had difficulty sitting and fully extending his leg. He visited with the Pinnacle Team Doctor and then with the Pinnacle Physiatrist. It was determined that this pain was from repetitive use. He had had a lumbar epidural steroid injection but was still in... Elizabeth Whitton/Rehabilitation Physical Therapist: Jamey Abbott, OTR/L, CHT Patient: Elizabeth Whitton/Rehabilitation Elizabeth Whitton is a musician who plays the harp for patients in the hospital and hospice care. While in Florida, she fell and crushed her right arm and fractured her elbow. She had surgery in Florida to repair her arm and then came to Pinnacle for occupational therapy. "My therapist was very thorough but thoughtful. It was painful but successful! She encouraged me at every stage of treatment and gave me very clear instructions for... Sandy Faye Taylor/Limb Lengthening and Deformity Repair Physician: William Dean Terrell, M.D. Limb Lengthening and Deformity Repair Sandy Faye Taylor came to see Dr. Terrell after many, many visits with other physicians. She had a leg deformity that prohibited her from standing upright and level. Her legs were different lengths and her knee bent incorrectly. Most people think of an orthopaedic doctor as the doctor one goes to for a broken arm or a fractured hip. However there are many specialties within orthopaedics. Limb Lengthening and Deformity Repair is a very... Jacob Laconi/Partially Dislocated Shoulder Physician: Jessica C. Bilotta, M.D. Partially Dislocated Shoulder Kristin Laconi, brought her son, Jacob, 11, to Pinnacle after he showed off the "trick" he could do with his shoulder. Jacob is a typical active pre-teen who plays basketball and golf. Presumably, as a result of playing those sports, his shoulder began to pop out of place...thus the "trick." His mother shares her experience with Pinnacle ... Pinnacle Senior Partner, Dr. Paul Payne examined Jacob and determined that he had a subluxation or a partially... Dick Travis/Torn Rotator Cuff, Bicep Tear Physician: Michael L. Kuczmanski, M.D. Dick Travis/Torn Rotator Cuff, Bicep Tear In February, my husband, Dick Travis, was injured while riding a snow mobile in Jackson Hole, Wyoming while visiting our daughter. It was the second day of our trip and we decided to take a snow mobile adventure ride, which we had done many times before. On this day a blizzard set in making the trail extremely hard to follow. As the storm continued, visibility worsened causing Dick to veer off the trail down a deep, snow-covered slope. As the snow... Mohammad Mustafa/Limb Lengthening Limb Lengthening Mohammad Mustafa has lived more than half of his seven years with a crippling, chronic bone infection that has made his left leg four inches shorter than his right. In his home of northern Iraq, Mohammad has already undergone 12 operations. The next treatment for him there would have been amputation of his leg starting at the hip. "We had lost hope," said Mohammad's father, through an interpreter. After so many surgeries and still the same, the little boy seemed to be... Joan Martin/Total Knee Replacements Physician: Stanley H. Dysart, M.D. Total Knee Replacements At age 57 my knees began to hurt and affect my lifestyle negatively. I tired easily when shopping or walking and wanted to sit down frequently. When Dr. Stanley Dysart of Pinnacle Orthopaedics became my doctor, he suggested synvisc shots in both knees. The shots gave me relief for several years. However, Dr. Dysart advised I had little cartilage left in both knees and suggested total knee replacement. I scheduled total knee replacements with him. The... Keith Anderson/Motorcycle Accident Physician: Alan Swayze, M.D. Motorcycle Accident On a beautiful April spring day, I was tooling along, enjoying the countryside, feeling the power of the motorcycle underneath the seat. I came to a stop behind a car that was making a left turn into a gas station. I was waiting with my foot on the ground when I was slammed from behind by a car that was going 45 miles per hour. I wondered why the stars were out in the middle of the day. Why can't I move my arms or legs? I must be dreaming. That's when the "fun" really... George K. Roberts/Leg Trauma Leg Trauma George K. Roberts has been in the armed forces for the past 26 years. The last year was spent in Iraq defending our freedom by fighting terrorists. There he was hit by mortar fire and dogged many bullets while trying to simply stay alive. He came home to fight a bigger battle and a sharper bullet. While horseback riding at his home in Ranger, Georgia, he was thrown off his horse severely crushing his right leg. After calling 911, he was taken by truck to the main road over an... Shannon Mallory/Torn ACL Torn ACL So what happens when a weekend warrior gets sidelined with an injury? That was the question Shannon Mallory was asking when he was injured playing soccer in November 2012. Shannon is a right mid-fielder for a team in an adult soccer league. He was injured in a game when he collided with an opponent as both were going for the ball. He heard a "pop" in his knee. The collision of the two players tore ligaments in Shannon's knee and dislocated his kneecap. After an MRI... Severed Fingertip Recovery Physician: Trevor T. Starnes, M.D., Ph.D. Cross Finger Flap Surgery -- An injured finger is repaired by attaching it to the skin and soft tissue of a healthy finger to cover the defect. Last year Pinnacle Orthopaedics had a patient who was a construction worker operating a skill saw when he sustained a laceration to his left index finger. He sustained what is called in medical terms an open distal phalanx fracture with volar oblique tip amputation – meaning the tip of his index finger was cut off and bone... Pinnacle Orthopaedics is excited to announce that Dr. Trevor Starnes is now using a popular carpal tunnel procedure that has had phenomenal satisfaction by patients. The procedure is called Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release System (ECTRS). The incision is not in the palm of your hand like traditional carpal tunnel procedures, known as open procedures. A small incision is made at the base of the wrist in non-tensed tissue which allows for easier healing and a smaller scar. Once inside, an... Want Your Life Back? Physician: O. Scott Swayze, M.D. As Seen in Cobb Living Article by Laurie Entrekin Is hip, knee or shoulder pain restricting your enjoyment of daily activities? With the latest advancements in joint replacement surgery, most Americans suffering from osteoarthritis can be assured of relief of pain and the ability to live a fuller, more active life. In fact, according to national statistics, 90 percent of patients experience good to excellent results following the replacement of a troublesome joint. The success rate of... Dr. Scott Swayze has been named vice chair of the WellStar Health System Board of Trustees Physician: O. Scott Swayze M.D. August 8, 2018 We are excited to announce that Dr. Scott Swayze has been named vice chair of the WellStar Health System Board of Trustees. He will serve two years in this leadership role and then be named Chair. Congratulations to Dr. Swayze! https://www.mdjonline.com/news/wellstar-board-of-trustees-names-new-chair-vice-chair/article_cdf33d3c-9a4a-11e8-b87c-2b45779ea7b6.html Meet Our Team Of Specialists Find The Location Nearest You Request an Appointment © 2021 Pinnacle Orthopaedics. All rights reserved. Email login \| HIPAA Notice \| Privacy Policy \| Compliance Policy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2068
__label__cc	0.592323	0.407677	Early voting starts in local elections in Illinois CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Early voting has opened in local elections in Illinois, with a number of mayoral and village president races at stake. The election takes place April 7, and early voting began Monday. Included among races is the Chicago mayoral runoff between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia. The News-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1FRPkbW ) reports there's also a four-way mayoral race in Champaign and incumbents being challenged in Clinton, Danville and Ludlow. A proposal for a new high school in Champaign is also on the ballot. Go to the Illinois State Board of Elections website for a list of early voting locations.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2070
__label__cc	0.72405	0.27595	Prioritising zero carbon – why we need regulation change to make it happen Real change often only happens when regulations require. Is... Julian Broster Civic Engineers Civic Engineering Director or Associate – Commercial Valuation Surveyor Company Profile Our client is a well-established and highly... Kingsley, Manchester / North West Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett and Cllr Tracy Kelly at the launch of Dérive, Salford City Council's affordable housing arm Salford launches council-owned affordable housing arm Chloé Vaughan Salford City Council has handed over the first homes under its housing arm Dérive, which has been set up with £2m of Section 106 money to try and tackle the city’s housing crisis. Dérive purchased the homes at Riverbank View in Charleston off plan from Keepmoat Homes. The scheme is part of a wider 430 home development by Keepmoat, where 86 of the homes are affordable. Great Places Housing Group has purchased an additional 43, and Dérive is set to buy the remaining 23 affordable homes when the final stage of the development takes place. The first keys were handed over to the first 20 houses in September, with more set to become available soon. Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “I am so proud that we have been able to provide brand new affordable homes for local people to live in. “We set up Dérive behind the scenes at the town hall in 2017 to help tackle the housing crisis. The reality is in Salford we have 6,614 people on our housing list, a five percent increase on last year, with 51 bids for every home advertised. We know these homes will not solve the problem of the shortage of affordable homes, but we need to help local people.” Cllr John Merry, a director at Dérive, said: “This is just the beginning of the story of Dérive; a local success story and one that will be copied nationally. In the absence of government support we are doing things our own way and providing affordable homes for local people. Other local authorities are contacting us to see how we brought the plans to reality. “We bought these homes off the shelf but the plan for the future is to build our own homes as the company grows.” Great name. Ha ha…. November 06, 2019 at 1:26 pm By ALL are these houses being for the public availableLinda November 07, 2019 at 2:54 pm By Linda habershon	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2072
__label__cc	0.688461	0.311539	Sofia "The Great" Hello internet people who happen to stumble upon this page. I welcome you to my little section on this blog. I am warning you to leave right now or else you might become enlighten to all my crazy thoughts about books, cats, and world domination. Proceed with caution. Books to read other than "American Dirt" American Dirt Controversy has been making waves all over the book world. Especially since Oprah picked it as one of her book club reads. Ye... It's not going over well with Latino community at all. The book is filled with stereotypes and caters to an American audience that has a very narrow view of Mexico and its people. I'm not go into more about the American Dirt controversy but if you wanna check out the book for more information then click on the provided LINK. <---- Instead I'm providing a list of books that I've read that shows the Latino immigration experience that aren't filled with stereotypes. Please let me know of other books that I should check out. Click on picture for more information The Affair of the Falcons by Melissa Rivero Synopsis: Ana Falcón, along with her husband Lucho and their two young children, has fled the economic and political strife of Peru for a chance at a new life in New York City in the 1990s. Being undocumented, however, has significantly curtailed the family’s opportunities: Ana is indebted to a loan shark who calls herself Mama, and is stretched thin by unceasing shifts at her factory job. To make matters worse, Ana must also battle both criticism from Lucho’s cousin—who has made it obvious the family is not welcome to stay in her spare room for much longer—and escalating and unwanted attention from Mama’s husband. As the pressure builds, Ana becomes increasingly desperate. While Lucho dreams of returning to Peru, Ana is deeply haunted by the demons she left behind and determined to persevere in this new country. But how many sacrifices is she willing to make before admitting defeat and returning to Peru? And what lines is she willing to cross in order to protect her family? The Affairs of the Falcóns is a beautiful, deeply urgent novel about the lengths one woman is willing to go to build a new life, and a vivid rendering of the American immigrant experience. Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran Synopsis: Eighteen years old and fizzing with optimism, Solimar Castro-Valdez embarks on a perilous journey across the Mexican border. Weeks later, she arrives in Berkeley, California, dazed by first love found then lost, and pregnant. This was not the plan. Undocumented and unmoored, Soli discovers that her son, Ignacio, can become her touchstone, and motherhood her identity in a world where she’s otherwise invisible. Kavya Reddy has created a beautiful life in Berkeley, but then she can’t get pregnant and that beautiful life seems suddenly empty. When Soli is placed in immigrant detention and Ignacio comes under Kavya’s care, Kavya finally gets to be the singing, story-telling kind of mother she dreamed of being. But she builds her love on a fault line, her heart wrapped around someone else’s child. “Nacho” to Soli, and “Iggy” to Kavya, the boy is steeped in love, but his destiny and that of his two mothers teeters between two worlds as Soli fights to get back to him. Lucky Boy is a moving and revelatory ode to the ever-changing borders of love. Crossing Over by Ruben Martinez Synopsis: In the decade since Crossing Over first appeared, immigration from Mexico has only become more fraught and more lethal, the rallying cry of nativist politics and a pawn in the war on terror. Yet the U.S.-Mexican border remains one of the most permeable boundaries in the world, breached daily by Mexicans in search of work. Thousands die crossing the line, and those who reach "the other side" are branded illegals, undocumented and unprotected. Following the emigration of the Chávez clan, an extended Mexican family who lost three sons in a tragic border accident, Rubén Martínez traces the migrants' progress from their small southern Mexican town of Cherán to California, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Far from joining the melting pot, Martínez argues, the seven million migrants who are now here are creating a new Hispanic-influenced culture that is dramatically altering both Mexico and the United States. Hailed as "valuable," "passionate," and "terrific," Crossing Over puts a human face on the phenomenon of Mexican immigration and the vibrant Latino culture it introduces to the U.S., and remains a beautifully written classic of our time. The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America. The Book of Unknown Americans is a stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American. An Exaltation of Larks (Venery, #1) by Suanne Laqueur "We're so alike, you and I. It's no wonder we kept finding each other." September 11, 1973: Eleven-year-old Alejandro Penda watches from his apartment window as Santiago, Chile falls to a military coup, destroying his family and his childhood. Arriving alone in America, he's taken in by the Larks: a prominent family in the town of Guelisten. Though burdened by unresolved grief for his disappeared parents, he becomes fiercely loyal to the Larks, eventually marrying one of their daughters, Valerie. September 11, 2001: Javier Landes watches from his apartment window as New York City falls to terrorism. As one of Manhattan's top-paid male escorts, this professional lover has never lacked for company and is loyal only to himself. But in the wake of 9/11, Jav is named guardian for an orphaned nephew in Guelisten and must open his carefully-guarded heart to pain he's long suppressed. Alex, Valerie and Jav meet first in their twenties, with a sudden attraction each finds strange and compelling. When they meet again in their forties, they discover not only is their bond still strong, but their life experiences are strangely similar. All have been shaped by separate 9/11's, and their unfinished business from the past will change everything they know about love, loyalty and friendship. "Life has rules. You cannot come in the middle of the night and take what we agreed isn't yours." Across three decades and two continents, Suanne Laqueur's fifth novel explores the unpredictability of sexual attraction, how family ties are forged, torn and mended, and how love's downfall can turn to exaltation. Book features POC main characters An Exaltation of Larks by Suanne Laqueur 4 Platypires for An Exaltation of Larks by Suanne Laqueur Suanne Laqueur does it again. She know how to weave a story and knows how to pull those heart strings. I honestly was very surprised with how much I was pulled into these characters' lives and couldn't help rooting for them. All the characters are flawed but still likeable. They were in fact very human which translated across the pages. I honestly felt a connection with all of them and really enjoyed their story even when at times I had to hold back the tears. This story dives into what it means to be family and how we identify our own sexuality. Kudos to the author for being able to tell such a story in a respectable manner. I can't wait to read the next book and highly recommend this book to others to read. Click on the image to buy or for more information Thicker Than Water by Dylan Allen #upcomingreview on the #blog today. #thickerthanwater by #dylanallen Link in bio #platypirereviews #indiebooks #latina #hispanicbooks #indiebooks #interracial #romancebooks #bookaddict #bookstagram #reading #indieblogger #indieauthors #books A post shared by Sofia (@sofiathegreat28) on Nov 21, 2017 at 4:24pm PST Lucia Vega is on a winning streak. Her book, Throw Away the Key has taken the country by storm. And now it’s being made into a movie. After years of chasing it, she can finally taste freedom. Reece Carras is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Handsome, rich and generous, he’s everything girls like her aren’t supposed to dream of. But dream she does. And in his strong arms she finds a freedom she never even knew existed. Falling in love is the easy part… Cruel twists of fate and torn loyalties will make staying together seem impossible. Sacrifices will have to be made. And they will learn that blood may be thicker than water, But nothing is more powerful than two hearts that beat for each other. MC IS A POC 4 Platypires for Thicker Than Water by Dylan Allen. Immigration to the US is a topic near and dear to my heart. I am fortunate to be first-generation American and not ever having to live in the shadows in this country. Yet, I have met countless other people who in their hearts are American yet are not given the same rights. They must live as second-class citizens and not able to participate like the rest of us. My heart goes out to them and I feel for them. The author Dylan Allen was able to take the topic of undocumented workers and weave a love story through it. Personally, I would think it would not have been possible to take such a hard subject and still have all the romantic feels. Yet, Allen was able to do a really good job. She really did do her research and made the story relatable. There were teachable moments but it didn't feel pushed. My only real complaint was that I wanted more "hot action" earlier on because the build-up was excruciating for me. LOL. It all worked out in the end and maybe I am just greedy. The scenes were definitely hot and worth the wait. Overall, this was a really good book and I would recommend it. I can't wait to read more from Dylan Allen. I truly believe she is an author to watch. *I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. Ten Lives by Christian Terry After agreeing to hunt down an ancient relic on an alien world, Mike Wesley may have gotten more than he bargained for: the mark of the hero which gives him the ability to respawn after death, ten times. Now, between the deadly booby traps and the cute, cuddly yet murderous cat creatures that inhabit the world of Kelenia, he'll need each one of his new lives if he wants to make it back to Atlanta in one piece. 3 1/2 Platypires for Ten Lives by Christian Terry The cover of this book is what drew me to it. It's pretty weird which I find appealing. I thought the synopsis was intriguing as well.Come on, Aliens? Sign me up! Ten Lives is a gamer book. If you like RPG games then you'll like this book. It reads just like a video game with respawns, quests and treasures. I did think the book was pretty short and some moments felt rushed. I thought if some scenes were fleshed out more it would have been better. The characters were cool and fun to read and I look forward to reading more about them in the future. Click on the image to buy or for more information Worth Waiting For by Delaney Diamond Julia Newman doesn’t have time for love. Been there, done that, and she’s got the scars to prove it. Instead, she’s focused on her career. For the past few years, she has been living the life she wants. She drives a silver Mercedes, just purchased a four bedroom house in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, and she’s on her way to becoming the youngest female partner in the history of the venture capitalist firm where she works. Life couldn’t be better. Or so she thought. Frederico “Freddie” Mendoza is the owner of Mendoza Construction. He hasn’t given up on love, but he is fed up with women who are fascinated by the fantasy of being with a blue collar man and then relegate him to a certain part of their lives. His newest customer, Julia Newman, is the kind of woman he’s decided he’ll avoid from now on. He needs to work on expanding his business. Besides, she’s not his type. Or so he thought. 3 Platypires for Worth Waiting for by Delaney Diamond I haven't read a "clean romance" in a long time. They tend not to be my cup of tea. I guess I misunderstood sweet romance for meaning clean romance. Now that being said, a clean romance can still have some type of drama. Worth Waiting For was missing the fire that moved the story along. I really did like that this was a multicultural romance featuring a black woman and a Puerto Rican man. I was pretty excited to read their love story but it all felt very mature. They talked a lot about their feeling and what they wanted. The story is really short so the instant-love was bound to happen but I just didn't feel it was natural. They had the attraction towards each other and then they were in love. Overall this was a nice read and I think I just wanted more. I would recommend it for those looking for a clean read. Lipstick & Zombies by Faith McKay The Deadly Divas just wanted to be famous. Years after the zombie apocalypse, and safe behind the city walls, nobody volunteered to fight the undead. An unusual solution emerged: what if zombie fighting was cool? And so, the Deadly Divas were formed—poised to be the role model the city needed. If only they could make the people believe. With the paparazzi critiquing every move they make, and the body count climbing, the price of fame has never been higher. The girls know they have what it takes to make the Deadly Divas a success. Now they just have to prove it to what's left of the world. That is, if they survive. Lipstick & Zombies is a unique take on a zombie dystopian: now with more dancing. Have you ever wanted to see popstars fight the undead? Meet the Deadly Divas! POC and LGBT 3 1/2 Platypires for Lipstick & Zombie by Faith McKay The title and cover are what drew me to this book. It's pretty badass. Now I really did not know what to expect as far as the story goes. I was genuinely surprised with the synopsis. A rock band formed during the zombie apocalypse. Okay... I can get with that. Lol At first, I was really confused because of the different POVs. It was hard to remember each girl because of the constant change. But by the end of the book, I feel I was able to distinguish them. YAY! Now as far as story, I thought it was pretty good. I did at times feel the girls were really annoying but they are teenagers. So the teen angst was front and center. Overall, I enjoyed the story and looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Trade Me by Courtney Milan Tina Chen just wants a degree and a job, so her parents never have to worry about making rent again. She has no time for Blake Reynolds, the sexy billionaire who stands to inherit Cyclone Technology. But when he makes an off-hand comment about what it means to be poor, she loses her cool and tells him he couldn’t last a month living her life. To her shock, Blake offers her a trade: She’ll get his income, his house, his car. In exchange, he’ll work her hours and send money home to her family. No expectations; no future obligations. But before long, they’re trading not just lives, but secrets, kisses, and heated nights together. No expectations might break Tina’s heart...but Blake’s secrets could ruin her life. 3 1/2 Platypires for Trade Me by Courtney Milan I have mixed emotions about Trade Me. On one hand I thought it was an enjoyable story but on the other hand, I felt it was too issue-driven. I feel peculiar even making that statement. I am an unabashed supporter of most of the issues mention in the book (poverty & immigration). Basically, I am down for the cause and raising my fist along with the MC. Yet, this was a romance book and not a social awareness one. I felt some of the romance was lost by trying to push the social issues onto the reader. I missed feeling the pull between the characters and the drive that they needed to be with each other. Don’t get me wrong, they did have some desire towards each other but personally, I wish the story had more chemistry. Now that being said, I did like the story and plan to read more from the author. I actually really enjoyed her author note after the book where she explains her research process. I thought that was really insightful. Overall this is a book that I would recommend for others to read. Groupie by M.E. Carter Synopsis /ˈɡro͞opē/ a person, especially a young woman, who regularly follows a celebrity in the hope of meeting or getting to know them. See example Tiffany Wendel: Whore. Slut. Cleat Chaser. I’m used to the names so they don’t bother me. These are my boys. My friends. So what if I like to have dirty sex with them? My body is no one’s business but mine. Why is Rowen Flanigan making me re-think how I live my life? Making me question my choices? He’s only a rookie. rook·ie /ˈro͝okē/ a member of an athletic team in his first full season in that sport. See example Rowen Flanigan: Player. Son of a legend. Rookie. Sure, I’d heard the stories of the groupies before. Who hasn’t? I’ve just been more sheltered than my teammates. So what? I didn’t expect her to be smart. Witty. Kind. She brings me to my knees in every way – except one. That part? I’m saving until the time is right. So how in the hell did I end up falling for a Groupie like Tiffany? And how in the hell is this going to work when everyone at my job has had a piece of the one thing I haven’t? 4 Platypires for Groupie by M.E. Carter HOT DAMN. M.E. Carter knows how to push those limits. I actually have to laugh at some of the negative reviews for Groupie. Really? What do you expect with a book called Groupie? A book about a girl feeling shame for sleeping around? Yeah, this is not that book. So if you're into slut shaming then this book is not for you. I immediately had to pick up Groupie after reading Juked. I could not put it down and read it all in one day. The story was a roller-coaster of drama with a lot of hot sexy scenes. Again, just damn. I also need to give M.E.Carter credit for showcasing my city of Houston in a positive light. The spots that were mention in both books are legit Houstonian destinations. Kudos. Overall, this was a really good read. I would recommend it those who don't get their panties all twisted. Click on the image to buy or for more information The Porcupine of Truth by Bill Konigsberg The author of OPENLY STRAIGHT returns with an epic road trip involving family history, gay history, the girlfriend our hero can't have, the grandfather he never knew, and the Porcupine of Truth. Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. Then he meets Aisha Stinson, a beautiful girl who has run away from her difficult family, and Pastor John Logan, who's long held a secret regarding Carson's grandfather, who disappeared without warning or explanation thirty years before. Together, Carson and Aisha embark on an epic road trip to find the answers that might save Carson's dad, restore his fragmented family, and discover the "Porcupine of Truth" in all of their lives. lgbt & POC 4 Platypires for The Porcupine of Truth by Bill Konigsberg “I worry sometimes that our world actually values a lack of intelligence. Like we are considered normal if we spend our time thinking about what one of the Kardashians wears to a party, and we are considered strange if we wonder whether a bee’s parents grieve if said bee dives into the Central Park Reservoir and never makes it back to the hive.” I picked up Porcupine after attending a teen book con in my city of Houston. I was pretty excited to meet the author after reading Opening Straight, a book I enjoyed very much. I actually picked this book up having no clue what it was about but I am so glad I did. I loved the characters in this novel. The characters and their banter with each other were realistic. They were broken characters going along a journey into finding their own truth. This a book about religion, friendship, loss and family that I think teens and adults would find relatable. This a book that I would highly recommend. Juked by M.E. Carter Juked: verb. /jook-t/ A slang soccer term meaning: faked out, deceived, confused your opponent See examples Daniel Zavaro and Quincy Watson: As the rising star in Houston, Daniel has found fame as Captain of his Pro soccer team and the city’s most eligible bachelor. Daniel has everything – except someone special – and that suits him just fine. He doesn’t want, or need, complications. Quincy has baggage, and lots of it. After a tragic accident spins her world on its axis, she finds herself as a single mother, raising a newborn nephew she never knew she had. Between parenthood, her full-time job, and dealing with the suffocating grief of losing her sister, every day is a struggle. When they begin to cross paths unexpectedly and often, an unlikely friendship starts to evolve. Feelings change. Lines get crossed. What happens next surprises them both... Before they know it-- they’ve been Juked. 4 Platypires for Juked by M.E.Carter OH wow! I really liked this one. I heard about this book because of an upcoming author event happening in my city. Then the story was set in my city of Houston featuring a hot, Hispanic, soccer player. The fact that it was free was an added bonus. #Winning The story had a lot of hard, realistic hard moments that hit close to home. I could tell the author did her research. Then the sexy moments were indeed hot. OH MY. I couldn't put this book down and read it all in one day. I couldn't wait to read another book by this author. Overall this was a really good read that I highly recommend. Sofia's bookshelf: read The Fine Art of Pretending by Rachel Harris This was a very cute adorable read. We've all seen those movies where the romantic leads pretending to be dating but are in fact falling for each other. Well as a chick-flick fan this book hit the right spot. Yeah the story-line was a t... tagged: 2015 I don't know whether to give this book 4 or 5 stars. It was pretty damn good. My only complaint is that I got kinda lost in all of the space jargon. Seriously, I felt kinda dumb because everything sounded so smart that I'm just gonna as... tagged: 2015 and nwh-bookclub How to Talk to a Widower by Jonathan Tropper This year I'm planning on rereading some of my favorite books. I'm glad I started with one of my favorite authors. This book is still really good. This time I listen to the audio book instead of actually reading the book. My only complai... tagged: fave and 2015 The Story of Awkward by R.K. Ryals “Love isn’t roses. It’s those little square caramels and a root beer from the gas station because he knows that’s your favorite snack. It’s watching a musical with you without groaning. It’s handing you your glasses at night because he k... tagged: 2015, fantasy, nerdy, and 2015-reading-challenge by Kay Kendall I want to first start off that I got to meet the author at Houston author bash earlier this year. I was immediately drawn to the cover of this book. I just think it's a beautiful cover. This was the only physical book that I bought at t... tagged: houston-author-bash and 2014 I was born a long time ago in a hospital in Houston At least that's the story that was told to me. I can't recall these details so I can't say with 100% accuracy that its true. Fast forward some years and I'm an adult women who has a passion for reading. Some might say its unhealthy. Those people suck and should burn in fiery pit. My passion for reading lead me into running the best book club in Houston. I also like to attend author signings. I don't consider that stalking if the author advertised the event. Now when I'm outside their window that might be another story but lets not get into semantics. . I enjoy reading a lot of different genres from traditionally and indie published books. I don't go out of my way to check how a book was published. If the book captures my interest then that is good enough for me to read. Now that being said I will review books in the genres below: Romance- contemporary, historical, and new adult, erotica YA: Paranormal, dystopian, contemporary, Adult fiction: women lit, historical fiction, comedy, sci fi- apocalyptic, hard science fiction, and space opera. Fantasy: contemporary, urban, dark, fairy tales, Horror: Vampire, werewolf, and zombies. I won't read : religious, true crime or fiction crime, action dealing with spy, western, military. 1 Platypire 2 1/2 Platypire 4 1/2 Platypires Author Signings Book Photo Art Book To Movie Cheap Books Chic-lit Fat Angie Mature Ya Platypire Tv Read-a-thon	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2073
__label__wiki	0.674452	0.674452	Crowdfunding Successes Sports News Healthy Living Success Stories Awards Sports Fundraising Tips Athlete Blogs and Interviews Sports Crowdfunding Ultra Athletes A guide to combat sports Combat sports are more popular than ever and the latest craze is combat sports training for fitness. Boxing training in particular has exploded around the world, and it’s because it’s such a great all over body work out without getting punched! But other martial arts are also very popular and the growth of mixed martial arts, spurred on by the UFC, have be enormous. Now let’s take a look at the most popular combat sports: Irish Light Heavyweight boxer Tony Browne We’ve written a lot about boxing over the years, the first look into boxing and fitness was when we analysed which sport has the fittest athletes, and sure enough boxing was one of the 7 fittest sports. Boxing may be the ultimate test of physical and mental stamina in sport. They rely on incredibly quick footwork, the ability to throw accurate, powerful punches for 12 three-minute rounds while also trying to avoid punches from an opponent intent on knocking them out. As a combat sport boxing is the most popular and is very popular to compete in, just beware that it involves a lot of blows to the head. If you don’t fancy this just do boxing training. Boxing is also one of the best sports for weight loss MMA is one of the most physically demanding sports out there is a full-contact combat sport that allows basically anything from boxing, kick boxing, muay thai, jiu-jitsu, wrestling and grappling. The multi discipling sport is done both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts all at once. To get the full back round in MMA you need to look back at the history of the UFC Developed in Thailand in the 18th century and still the national sport of the country, Muay Thai is a combat system designed with heavy emphasis on stand-up strikes, kicking, and clinching. It’s similar enough in style to kickboxing but much more hardcore as you use everything from fists, knees, elbows, and shins. Workouts for Muay Thai are rigorous and sparring even more intense. There is a high level of flexibility and balance that goes into many of the movements which leads to strength and core improvements as well as better stamina. Tom Reed – Judo U81kg for Great Britain in 2015 Judo is another Japanese sport from the late 1800’s, which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport. The objective is to either throw or take down an opponent to the ground, immobilise or otherwise subdue an opponent with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is a martial art and conbat sport with a stroing emphasis of ground fighting and grappling. Since 95% of street fights end up on the ground, this style teaches you how to take your opponent down and keep them there. BJJ is founded on the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent. Along with Aikido it’s a great sport to learn for self defence. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art also known as “the way of harmony of spirit”. It is very much a defensive sport that teaches not to treat violence with violence, and instead turn an attacker’s aggressive force is turned against themselves, using an opponent’s momentum. Aikido practices techniques against a variety of attacks such as kicks, punches, strikes, single-hand or two-hand grabs from the front or rear, chokes, multiple person attacks, and attacks with weapons. The attackers momentum id meet with joint locks and throws. Krav is a military self-defence and fighting system developed in Israel, derived from a combination of techniques sourced from boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo and karate, along with realistic fight training. Krav Maga concentrates on skills for defending yourself while simultaneously attacking vulnerable areas such as eyes, nose, neck, and groin. There are no Krav Maga competition, its very much a self defence and strike to neutralise martial art. The 10 most dangerous sports Aston Cook Kickboxing pretty much as it sounds! A stand-up sports based on kicking and punching, It evolved from karate mixed with boxing. Kickboxing is a competition sport with different weight classes etc. It’s boxing it’s also widely practiced for general fitness, and also self defence. Karate champion Amelia Harvey This very popular martial art is heavily influenced by Kung Fu and is predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes. Karate is a competition sport and will debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, it’s also heavily taught for self defence. PledgeSports is the global leader in crowdfunding & sponsorship for sport. Are you or someone you know raising money for sport? If so, get in touch with us via info@pledgesports.org, or visit www.pledgesports.org and hit “Create A Campaign” to start raising money today! 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__label__wiki	0.654542	0.654542	‘Sick Out’ aims to pressure B.C. schools over masks, class sizes Parents from Langley and Surrey are worried about COVID safety in classrooms Matthew Claxton A mass “sick out” of public school students set for Tuesday, Dec. 1 is being organized by a group of Langley-area moms concerned about masking and class sizes. “We are hoping as many [parents] as possible keep their children home that day,” said Miranda Tracy, a Langley woman and one of the main organizers of the Sick Out BC event. The parents are hoping to put pressure on the provincial government to make changes in schools as COVID numbers have hit new highs and exposure incidents in school districts become daily occurrences. The protest was suggested by Tracy as part of an online discussion she and other parents were having as they checked COVID-19 numbers related to schools. Having suggested the idea of a “sick out,” the support prompted her to organize. The protest is being organized through a BC Student Sick Out Facebook page, which already has more than 1,400 members. The bulk of those who have said they will participate are in Langley and Surrey. In the last few weeks, there has been a great deal of controversy around rules for students in B.C. schools. As of last week, masks are now required in every business and space open to the public, but they are still not required in schools. The BC Teachers Federation has asked parents to help create a “culture of mask wearing” to increase protection in classrooms, and has been calling for smaller class sizes and more at-home learning options. READ MORE: BCTF asks parents to ‘create a culture of mask wearing’ as schools excluded from new rules Tracy said she knows that many parents won’t be able to keep their kids at home, as they have to work and have few other childcare options in a pandemic. But she is hoping to force at least some schools to hit the mark of 10 per cent absences of students in one day. That causes an automatic reporting to local school districts. She’s also hoping the sick out can convince the province and districts not to end their partial distance learning options, which are set to expire over the winter. “I did send my kids back in September,” Tracy said. “However, I feel very differently about that now.” CoronavirusEducationLangley VIDEO: Canadians who say they’ve been targeted by foreign agents want co-ordinated response Horgan names 20-member cabinet with same pandemic team	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2076
__label__wiki	0.655437	0.655437	Faculty Advisory Board Partner Journals Welcome to the Roundtable, a forum for incisive commentary and analysis on cases and developments in law and the legal system. INTERESTED IN wRITING FOR tHE rOUNDTABLE? By Luis Bravo Luis Bravo is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Sociology. Consistent with Trump’s campaign promise to place “America First,” the Office of Management and Budget released its plan to reduce international foreign assistance by 32%, amounting to roughly 13.5 billion dollars. When examined up close, these numbers are even more staggering, revealing a 25% reduction to the administration’s office for AIDS relief, a 68% loss in funding for the Bureau for Food Security, and a 94.5% cut for the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. [1] Though the United States has prided itself on being the largest provider of international aid, it has always lagged far behind in comparison to other industrialized nations relative to the national GDP. [2] These latest measures further display the United States’ commitment to distance itself from the international community, demonstrating a growing reluctance to continue sending aid to developing nations. In light of America’s isolationism, other countries such as China are stepping in to assume the void America is leaving behind. Already, China has invested $354.4 billion dollars on foreign aid and reports praise its surprising effectiveness. [3] [4] The loss of American hegemony will not be a product of Trump’s instability or Congress’s inability to act, but rather the United States’ weakening commitment to providing foreign relief assistance. In order to reclaim its position on the World Stage, America must rethink international development. America’s history with foreign aid can be traced back to World War I with the establishment of the Committee for Relief in Belgium. [5] Through the lend-lease programs, levels of foreign aid were increased during World War II to assist with the European Reconstruction efforts. By 1945, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank were established, the former specifically designed to assist developing nations. While the IMF and World Bank are both international organizations composed of numerous countries, voting is structured in such a way that grants the United States and the European Union significant influence on its decisions. [6] In 1961, the most recognized international aid program, the United States Agency for International Development (US-AID), was created to focus on long-term economic and social development in LDC countries. During this time, the IMF and World Bank also expanded their purview and began to address social issues in addition to economic development. [7] The creation of all these agencies demonstrated the United States concern with the state of the international communities, but things started to change after the 1980’s with the Latin American debt crisis and the Asian Financial crisis. Disillusioned with the effectiveness of foreign assistance, the United States began to push for stronger loan conditionality agreements that required receiving countries to adopt deep neoliberal structural reforms. The success of these policies was short lived and resulted in anti-American sentiments throughout the developing community that persist to this day. Consequently, the G-77’s has been committed to blocking trade negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) until more equitable trade policies are passed. [8] With the future of global economic progress at stake, the United States should adopt a proactive approach within the global community to redefine the relationship between developed and developing countries. One of the first changes the United States could adopt is changing the paradigm of international development. “America First” is not synonymous with “America Alone”, as classical economic theory shows greater cooperation ultimately leads to cheaper goods for all consumers. [9] Globalization has already begun to change our economy by reducing the availability of manufacturing jobs. While there might be growing pains, domestic policies can be adopted to ease this transition and become a more prominent player on the world stage. Furthermore, international development is not a zero-sum game and should not be treated as such. While there are winners and losers in economics, we can minimize disparities and work towards more responsible development. It is within the United States’ best interest to help build the economies of other countries especially developing nations because in the long run this will benefit American consumers. Such an approach requires us to shed traditional notions of hegemony. With an increasingly global economy, the hegemon isn’t the country with the greatest share of the economy, but rather the country that best facilitates trade conversations. In terms of tangible policies, the United States should pass legislation that reflects its commitment to international development and ensures greater reciprocity with foreign governments. Though we should not encroach on the sovereignty of other nations, we should assist countries open to cooperation by sharing our expertise and playing a more active role in the implementation of projects. The effectiveness of fiscal assistance is limited by a country’s knowledge on how to best utilize it; greater oversight will ensure foreign aid is used efficiently and responsibly. That being said, we should also be mindful that economic development is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Neoliberal conditionality agreements have historically been tremendous failures. As we continue suggesting policy solutions to other countries and conditionality agreements for loans, we should better consider the political, economic, and social conditions of other nations and find suggestions tailored to their needs. This can best be resolved by increasing the amount of funding in the IMF and World Bank has available for research. [10] The international economy has come a long way since the times of British imperial hegemony. Technological progress and developments such as the internet have created an interconnected world unlike any we’ve ever seen before. These changes require that we adopt new approaches to old problems, including international development. The only way we will be able to reduce friction with developing countries and continue to be a key player in the international community is by redefining our relationship to be much more cooperative. As the most powerful nation in the world, the United States has the ability to redefine the international economic order - we simply lack the willingness to do so. If we don’t step up, other countries will gladly take our place. [1] Bryant Harris, Robbie Gramer, and Emily Tamkin, “The End of Foreign Aid As We Know It,” Foreign Policy (blog), accessed October 26, 2017, https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/04/24/u-s-agency-for-international-development-foreign-aid-state-department-trump-slash-foreign-funding/ [2] Poncie Rutsch, “Guess How Much Of Uncle Sam’s Money Goes To Foreign Aid. Guess Again!,” NPR.org, accessed October 26, 2017, http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/02/10/383875581/guess-how-much-of-uncle-sams-money-goes-to-foreign-aid-guess-again . [3] Nyshka Chandran, “China Development Aid: How and Where Beijing Is Spending Its Cash,” accessed October 26, 2017, https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/13/china-development-aid-how-and-where-beijing-is-spending-its-cash.html [4] The Economist, “Despite Its Reputation, Chinese Aid Is Quite Effective,” The Economist, October 12, 2017, https://www.economist.com/news/china/21730195-new-study-reassesses-notion-china-bad-donor-despite-its-reputation-chinese-aid [5] Fisher and Gay, “The Commission for Relief in Belgium,” 1929, http://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/comment/CRB/CRB1-4a.htm [6] Thomas Oatley, International Political Economy, 5th edition (Boston: Longman, 2013). [7] Ngaire Woods, “The Globalizers: The IMF, the World Bank, and Their Borrowers,” accessed October 26, 2017, https://www.amazon.com/Globalizers-World-Borrowers-Cornell-Studies/dp/0801474205. [8] “Wrestling for Influence,” The Economist, July 3, 2008, http://www.economist.com/node/11664289 [9] Library of Economics and Liberty, “Comparative Advantage and the Benefits of Trade, College Economics Topics,” accessed October 26, 2017, http://www.econlib.org/library/Topics/College/comparativeadvantage.html. [10] Rumu Sarkar, “International Development Law: Substantive Principles,” October 29, 2009, http://www.oxfordscholarship.com/view/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195398281.001.0001/acprof-9780195398281-chapter-02. 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__label__wiki	0.59089	0.59089	Biometrics (30) DNA and Genetic Data (6) Drones Surveillance (12) Economic, social and cultural rights (12) Facial Recognition (22) Health Data (34) ID Systems (33) Internet of Things (20) Location Surveillance Technology (103) Metadata (11) Policing (44) Protecting Civic Spaces (13) Protest Surveillance (1) Smart Cities (11) Undercover Policing (1) Workplace Surveillance (15) (-) Gender (15) The role of big tech in the Irish abortion referendum, an opinion piece by Gavin Sheridan In this piece Gavin Sheridan, transparency campaigner and CEO of legal intelligence company Vizlegal, argues for the need for a regulatory oversight to control the impact big tech companies and force them to be more transparent. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/may/13/ireland-abortion-mark-zuckerberg-referendum Author: Gavin Sheridan Publication: The Guardian Researchers scraped videos of transgender vloggers off YouTube without their knowledge to train facial recognition software In August 2017, it was reported that a researcher scraped videos of transgender Youtubers documenting their transition process without informing them or asking their permission, as part of an attempt to train artificial intelligence facial recognition software to be able to identify transgender people after they have transitioned. 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Many menstruation apps, similarly, lack the ability to adapt to long breaks and disrupted cycles, and many… Peru orders gender-based quarantine schedule On April 2 Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra issued a controversial rule that men and women must observe quarantine on different days: men may leave their homes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while women may leave only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No one is allowed out on Sundays. Some critics are concerned that the plan will lead to disproportionate harassment of LGBTQ+ people because the police are instructed to stop people based on gender presentation. The purpose, the… Peru cancels gender-based quarantine laws Eight days after instituting a gender-based quarantine schedule, Peruvian president Martin Vizcarra cancelled the measure two days before it was due to end. It had been met with a backlash from LGBTQ+ activists, who feared trans and binary people would face increasing street harassment from police. 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__label__wiki	0.604937	0.604937	Exploring The Fertile Land of Progressive Rock With Reviews, News and Features Send Your Vinyl For Review! Review: Queensryche-Dedicated To Chaos I am avid follower of Queensryche and have been for years now. I bought all the remasters and have seen them in concert twice. There was never nothing not to like for these ears. They played progressive-metal with great storylines. The band has additional talent on this release however the core members are now Eddie Jackson (Bass), Scott Rockenfield (Drums, Keyboards), Geoff Tate (Saxophone, Vocals) and Michael Wilton (Guitar). So after all these years of knowing what to expect, along comes Dedicated To Chaos and find myself reading nothing but crap about this album. Could it really be that bad? I finally had enough and decided to pick up the special edition of the recording that includes 4 bonus tracks. I know this is far from being metal or progressive music and I knew what was coming when I got this but I had to hear it all for myself to decide how I felt about it and not go with the negative flow that was out there all over the internet. I am glad I decided to give this a shot. Upon first listen of Dedicated To Chaos I was surprised to hear how they transformed into a rock band, albeit on the heavy side at times. I have to hand it to this band, they have written their own story and continue to try different things at the risk of losing fans and the resulting firestorm that comes after that. Unfortunately there was plenty of fallout after this album came out. I have a feeling they will survive it all and move on to the next project without batting an eyelash. That is why I admire this band so much. The first 7 tracks of this album I really enjoyed. They perform with typical Queensryche preciseness featuring rocking well produced tracks. What happens after that is where I get a bit lost at times. “Hard Times” and “Broken” started making me feel like the prevailing consensus out there. The fact that these guys are such fantastic musicians has a way of sucking you back into their world regardless of where they are living at the moment, at least that is the way it worked for this fan. Track 10 “Drive” brought me back and “I Believe” was good but again I reverted back to some disappointment with “Luvin’ U,” which provides some great music but offers sappy lyrics. There are few more dingers like that coming at you as the album wears on. I must say Geoff Tate has still got some strong pipes and his versatility is evident throughout this eclectic group of compositions. From a musical standpoint that is where you find yourself amazed at what they produce. It’s too bad some of the lyrics are so bad. One of the bonus tracks “The Lie,” is the closest they come to being the band we all know but it pretty much ends there. For providing 4 bonus tracks I thought they were decent additions to the mix, all things considered. If you are diehard metal fan Dedicated To Chaos will just piss you off or if you appreciate excellent musicianship than you can find some highpoints on this album, then again if you are looking for deep lyrics, you will not find it here. You will find many things on this album but not the Queensryche you have come to know and love. Many people will walk away from this asking “Will the real Queensryche please stand up?” They should have named this album Dedicated To Change. There was not enough of the familiar Queensryche here to have me reaching for this to give it another spin. This completes my collection so far and that is about it. Regardless of my feelings on the entire presentation, they get an A for musicianship and C for lyrics. The Ryche need to make a strong comeback on their next outing and a return to form for any hope of gaining the audience they lost on this one. 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__label__wiki	0.58589	0.58589	Diversity Charter - Meet the signees R-Z By Adam Branson2016-04-08T01:08:00+01:00 Property Week launched its Diversity Charter in April 2016 and has since seen a phenomenal 53 companies and organisations sign up - see the list R-Z. 38. Redwood Consulting = Kate Bourne, MD: “Redwood Consulting is committed to having the best people with different perspectives and experiences working at our firm so that we have a culture that empowers them to meet their full potential.” 39. RGB Recruitment = Tanya Loosemore, director: “We believe in promoting, encouraging and actioning diversity, not only in our workplace but in the workplaces of our many construction and property clients across the UK.” 40. RICS Kim Worts, external affairs director: “Property Week has been prominent for the past year in the work to increase the diversity of the property sector. Real change can be delivered only if we all monitor where we are now – and set our sights on a better future. With this in mind, we urge you to sign up to the Diversity Charter, which is paving the way for the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark. Change will not happen overnight, but we need firms to commit to the journey with us.” 41. Royal London = Matthew Bird, senior project manager: “We’re signing up to the Diversity Charter because I have close links to a number of minority groups who are poorly treated by the wider community.” 42. Savills = Noel McGonigle, HR director: “Savills is a diverse business, and we are committed to ensuring that the ways we work fairly support the diverse people who want to, or currently, work with us.” Savils Case Study Savills invited 10 students from inner-city and state schools across London to participate in the firm’s third Insight Week. It was the first time that Savills had invited school children to take part – previously it was designed for first-year university students interested in the graduate scheme. The initiative was designed to address the fact that more young people are deciding to gain their degrees at the same time as working, thereby avoiding debt and learning on the job. The students, who are in years 12 and 13, spent the week at Savills’ Margaret Street HQ shadowing apprentices in teams including valuations and property management. The idea was to give young people interested in a career in property an opportunity to experience first hand what being an apprentice actually entails. Participants also heard talks from leaders throughout the business on what it’s like to work in the property industry. “It’s an initiative we are very proud of,” says Ema Saunders, director of people development at the firm. “In the past, the property industry may not have seemed like an option for everyone, but we want to make sure that regardless of background people have the opportunity to see the possibilities for themselves.” 43. Second Home = Rohan Silva, co-founder: “In every industry, more diversity means more fresh ideas, more new perspectives and more insights that lead to better financial performance. Property is no different, which is why this brilliant initiative is so critically important.” 44. Shepherd and Wedderburn = Carole Ritchie, HR director: “We’ve always had a commitment to diversity, but last year we pulled together a campaign across the company because we believe that the more diverse our team the higher the quality of service we will provide to clients.” 45. Sociable Surveyors = Sebastian Abigail, co-founder: “As the only all expenses-paid global internship scheme in the industry, we are committed to improving diversity. We are passionate about allowing equal access to the industry to talent.” 46. Stanhope = Charles Walford, director: “Stanhope is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, attracting new people to the industry from under-represented groups, flexible working and an inclusive culture.” 47. Teamspirit = Natalie Orringe, deputy MD: “The property sector is constantly evolving, creating opportunities that can be realised only by an agile, flexible workforce. Diversity is at the heart of meeting this challenge.” 48. Tibbalds = Sue Rowlands, director: “To be a truly creative consultancy, Tibbalds needs the range of ideas, opinions and solutions that a diverse workforce brings to each and every project.” 49. Tuffin Ferraby Taylor = Chris Keates Lewis, HR & operations partner: “Property Week is well placed to engage in raising the standards of inclusivity and opportunity for all. Diversity enables an intelligent balance in business.” 50. Wedlake Bell = Natalie King, head of HR: “We are proud of what we have achieved, in particular our culture of encouraging women to rise to the top of our firm and supporting them to stay in the law throughout their careers.” 51. Wells Fargo = Jessica Henning, vice-president, commercial real estate UK: “Wells Fargo aims to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture for all team members across all business lines.” 52. Women in Property = Lisa-Jane Risk, chairman: “WiP has been promoting diversity for 30 years, but it is only in the past two or three that the issue has been taken seriously. That is why we are such staunch supporters of this campaign.” 53. Zaman Roberts = Rehan Zaman, founding partner: “We are a two-man niche investment practice, so cannot change the industry. However, we would like to be part of the dialogue as we consider the real estate industry to be a long way behind other professions in terms of diversity.” See which other companies have signed the Diversity Charter: A-C; D-H; I-P The Open Plan Diversity Charter We will monitor diversity in our workplace and provide Property Week with data and information on company policies designed to support a more diverse workforce. We will share resources, including best-practice guides and case studies, with other signatories via Property Week’s Diversity Charter online portal. We will strive to appoint senior ‘diversity champions’ within our organisation to act as the main contact with Property Week on matters relating to the charter. We will provide mentoring to support employees’ career development, both at entry level and mid-career. We will endeavour to work with at least one state senior school in each town or city in which we operate to promote careers in the built environment to young people from diverse backgrounds. Where possible, we will offer – and advertise externally – paid internships and apprenticeships. We will use a blind recruitment process where appropriate to prevent unconscious bias in the shortlisting process. We will enforce a zero-tolerance policy on homophobia, sexism, ageism and any other form of discrimination and encourage employees to report instances of prejudice to the diversity champions. We will ensure all our buildings are fully accessible and provide appropriate equipment and support to allow employees with disabilities to play a full role in the workplace. We will make diversity a key criterion when procuring services from other companies to help ensure the example we set is followed by others. Sign up to the charter here Analysis Features Presidents Club to close down after sexual harassment allegations The all-men’s club at the centre of a sexual harassment storm following an undercover sting by the Financial Times will not host another event and has shut its doors. Diversity Charter - Meet the signees I-P We are incredibly encouraged by the response to our Open Plan Diversity Charter. See which organisations I-P have signed up. Diversity Charter - Meet the signees D-H 53 companies and organisations have now committed to the 10 principles of PW’s Diversity Charter. See which organisations D-H are part of our list. How SEGRO is kickstarting a multi-storey warehouse push SEGRO’s Andy Gulliford talks to Property Week about the new Paris warehouse being hailed as the first of a ‘new generation of multi-storey’ sheds. The Belgian city showing how high street regeneration should be done In recent years, a small Belgian city has gained a worldwide reputation for retail innovation. Property Week finds out why. Is it the end of the PDR gold rush? Property Week asks what has caused the rapid decline in prior approval applications for office-to-residential conversions – and whether there are still opportunities for investors.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2092
__label__wiki	0.78191	0.78191	DTZ asks senior staff to take a pay cut By James Whitmore, James Whitmore James Whitmore James Whitmore2009-04-28T12:28:00+01:00 DTZ today revealed a series of ‘painful and difficult but necessary’ cost-cutting initiatives in the UK, which will involve redundancies and for senior staff pay cuts and a freezing of pension contributions. The listed firm said this week it had started consultation to reduce headcount by around 130 roles. It is also proposing that pension contributions made to the pension Scheme for UK directors and associate directors are frozen for 12 months. ‘Historically our benefits in this scheme have been up to 50% higher than our peers,’ the firm said. It is also asking UK directors and associate directors to consider a voluntary temporary pay cut to help keep the number of redundancies down. ‘For those that take part in this programme, we are targeting a minimum 10% reduction from directors and a minimum 5% reduction from associate directors for a 12-month period,’ it said. ‘Leadership listened to staff who have been asking that we consider alternatives to headcount reduction,’ it added. ‘We understand that this is a significant sacrifice for staff to make and firmly believe we cannot ask for this sacrifice if we are not prepared to do it ourselves.’ The UK executive committee has already volunteered to take this reduction as a minimum, and new CEO Paul Idzik has taken a cut to his £400,000 salary ‘at a percentage well above the suggested levels we are asking directors and associate directors to consider,’ the firm said. ‘No-one would chose to be making these cuts under normal conditions but we have to do what is in the long-term interests of our clients, staff and shareholders and will help sustain the business through this extremely difficult time,’ said John Forrester, head of UK & Ireland Best read property stories of 2009 2009 has been a tale of two halves in many respects - here we look back at the most read news stories and blogs from across the last 12 months. Impact collects full rent despite lower occupancy levels Impact Healthcare REIT has received 100% of its contracted rent for 2020 and a full rent collection due on 1 January. Hammerson collected just 41% of rent from its tenants as the Covid-19 lockdown kept the shutters down on its shopping centres. 5 Readers' comments	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2093
__label__wiki	0.536515	0.536515	Evergreen Initiates New Weekly Service from Port NOLA NEW ORLEANS—April 30, 2020—Evergreen Shipping launched a new weekly container service to and from the Caribbean and the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) on April 29, 2020, with the Evergreen Arkadia calling at the Port’s Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. Port NOLA President and CEO Brandy D. Christian said the new service further strengthens New Orleans’ direct connectivity and offers additional options. “We are thrilled to welcome Evergreen’s new service to the Port and for the opportunity to provide our shippers with increased global connectivity through Evergreen’s extensive network of services in Panama,” said Christian. The addition of Evergreen’s independent CAJ service adds to their current offerings in and out of New Orleans on the Oceans Alliance Asia and North Europe services. The new service will be handled by terminal operator Ports America at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. The direct ports of call will be Manzanillo, Colon, Kingston and Port Au Prince with connections to/from Asia, West Coast South America and the Caribbean. The additional capacity will support Port NOLA’s growing export business for commodities such as resin, poultry, forestry and agricultural products. The Port saw 13% loaded import TEU growth last year. This service will also further support Port NOLA’s import growth from overseas markets. Port NOLA’s container volumes remain strong despite COVID-19 impacts, with loaded container volumes trending positively to date through the 2020 fiscal year. The addition of the Evergreen service continues to promote this trajectory and expands upon Port NOLA’s direct weekly container service count that now increases to 13. “The addition of the Evergreen service at this time underscores confidence in Port NOLA’s and our terminal operators’ ability to move cargo throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic challenges, keeping the health and safety of our frontline employees top of mind,” said Christian. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. is the North America general agent for Evergreen Line, one of the world's leading ocean carrier. Serving the international ocean logistics needs of U.S. importers and exporters since 1974. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. offers shippers one of the largest intermodal networks in the U.S., including worldwide ocean shipping and inland transportation services.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2095
__label__cc	0.705956	0.294044	Home > Imprudence (The Custard Protocol #2) Imprudence (The Custard Protocol #2) In Which Queen Victoria Is Not Amused “We are not pleased, young lady. Not pleased at all.” Despite the acute sensation of being crushed under a hot fruitcake of embarrassment, Rue was impressed by Queen Victoria’s ability to eviscerate in so few words. The Empress of India was short in stature, wide in girth, and wore a black silk dress positively drowning in ball fringe. She looked like an extraordinarily angry hassock. To the best of her knowledge, Rue had never before been scolded by a footstool. “Imagine circumventing the Crown’s authority in such a manner. Did we grant you any kind of diplomatic autonomy? No, we most certainly did not!” Rue hadn’t enough self-preservation to keep her mouth shut at that. “But you conferred sundowner status upon me. If a lady can kill supernaturals under legal sanction, isn’t that a kind of diplomatic autonomy?” Primrose, had she been present, would have fainted at the very idea of arguing with the Queen of England. But Rue was accustomed to quarrelling with powerful people. To be fair, when the most powerful woman on the planet looked like a hassock, it made quarrelling easier. Said hassock, however, was having none of it. “Which was intended for you to clean up a supernatural mess, not cause more of one.” Rue thought that unfair. After all, she had prevented a major military action and saved a number of lives. Admittedly, she had sacrificed a great deal of tea. Unfortunately, if past record was anything to go on, Queen Victoria was a bloodthirsty little thing. She probably wouldn’t have cared about the lives and was more upset over the tea. The queen settled into her scolding. “So you establish an illegal concordance between the Shadow Council and a group of vagrant weremonkeys without any kind of by-your-leave? What sort of precedent does that set? A clandestine agreement between disparate groups of supernatural creatures – no government sanction, no proper treaty, no taxation! Young lady, may we remind you, we have ambassadors for this kind of thing, not” – Queen Victoria sputtered to a pause, taking in Rue’s outfit with a critical eye – “round velveteen schoolgirls!” Rue had thought her brown velvet and gold striped visiting dress most proper for a royal summons. It was sombre in coloration and striped. Queen Victoria was reputed to be fond of stripes. Or was that plaid? But the “round” stung. Rue thought that insult quite ripe when coming from the queen, who was very round indeed. By comparison, Rue felt she was only moderately round. “We are most seriously displeased,” ranted her high-and-mighty roundness. “I beg your pardon, Your Majesty.” Rue resorted to placations. Fortunately for Rue, Queen Victoria elected not to clap her in irons. Instead she took a more direct course. “We hereby strip you of sundowner status.” Rue swallowed her objection. I didn’t even get to use it properly! “Yes, Your Majesty.” “And all other legal protections and rights previously granted unto you.” Rue frowned. What other protections had she enjoyed? And why had she needed them? She opened her mouth to ask and then shut it at a glare from her most royal of majesties. “Now remove yourself from our presence, and if you know what’s good for you, avoid royal notice for the foreseeable future.” Rue backed away a few steps, dropped a deep curtsey, and scuttled to the door. She heard the queen say to one of her hovering advisers, “I did hope she would turn out more stable than her parents.” To which the gentleman answered, “A girl who can change into any supernatural creature she touches? Stability was never likely a companion personality trait.” “Well, she’s no longer our concern.” The queen sounded almost smug. Rue straightened her back, standing as tall as her – round! – frame would allow and bit the inside of her cheek so as not to cry. It was one thing to be told off by a queen, quite another when some court nobody took against her. Rue strode out of the palace in high dudgeon. Her long skirts swished. There was a shocking amount of leg outline visible with each step because she eschewed the requisite number of underskirts – even when visiting the queen. Society condemned this as a modern affectation brought about by her travels abroad, but Rue simply found it easier to change shape when she hadn’t an overabundance of underthings. She paused outside the gates, breathing the night air in angry pants like a perturbed bellows. It was a crisp evening, the gibbous moon illuminating a busy street. London was awake and bustling, for while the season was over, the supernatural set still carried the torch. Dama’s carriage was waiting for her. Her father had insisted she travel to the palace in style, although his aesthetic – one of gilt and ribbons and plush velvets – was not to Rue’s particular taste. Dama was peeved with her over the loss of his tea but refused to let that affect standards in conveyance arrangements. “Don’t trouble yourself, Winkle.” Rue waved off the drone on the driving box when he made to hop down and help her inside. She swung herself up easily; fewer skirts and a lack of corset improved one’s mobility in a marked manner. Winkle made an affronted noise but it was too late to insist. He whipped the horses up and they set forth at a brisk clip. Inside the cab, Rue slouched into her lace collar, feeling sorry for herself. Sooner than they ought, Winkle drew the carriage to a halt. There was no way they had traversed all of Mayfair. Rue leaned dangerously far out the window and craned her neck to see the box. There was some kind of commotion going on in the middle of Oxford Circus near the recently reopened Claret’s. “Turn back and go around, Winkle, do.” “Everyone seems to have the same idea, miss.” There was quite the ruckus surrounding them. Conveyances of all types were circling and trapping each other at odd angles as they jockeyed for position. “Has there been an accident? Should I get out and see?” Winkle had a much superior vantage point. “I don’t think that particularly wise, miss.” Which, naturally, caused Rue to pop open the carriage door and swing down. The first thing she noticed was that there was a great deal of yipping and some growling. Someone was also singing a bawdy song, off-key, at the top of his not-inconsiderable lungs. “What the devil?” Rue pushed through the confused mess of carriages, steam-powered Coccinellidae, monowheels, and assorted bicycles. She then forced her way to the front of a jeering crowd. It surrounded the dramatically carved marble entryway of Claret’s Gentleman’s Club, out the mahogany door from which oozed a stumbling mass of masculine rabble composed of several officers of Her Royal Majesty’s service, a handful of tight-trouser-wearing thespians, and one or two large dogs in top hats and cravats. » Kiro's Emily (Rosemary Beach #9.5) read online » The Submissive (The Submissive Trilogy #1) read online » Once in a Lifetime (Lucky Harbor #9) read online » Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Chris read online » Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades #3) read online » Forever Too Far (Rosemary Beach #3) read online » Swear on This Life read online » If I Stay (If I Stay #1) read online » Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) read online » Under the Lights (The Field Party #2) read online » You Were Mine (Rosemary Beach #9) read online	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2097
__label__wiki	0.759082	0.759082	She was a 14-year-old girl spending time on an online social networking site chatting with four or five teenage boys. The back-and-forth began to fill with sexually-charged language and the girl was encouraged to perform sexual acts in front of her webcam. But this Michigan teen — who ended up performing on camera — didn't realize who was on the other end: adult men who were well-practiced in a national conspiracy to entice girls to sexually perform over the internet. FBI agents spent months investigating and in February indictments were unsealed against nine suspects. Broome County resident Christian Maire, 40, was pegged as the leader of this internet sexual exploitation ring. On Wednesday, in a Michigan federal court, Maire was sentenced to 40 years in prison. What's chilling about what the men got the 14-year-old to do in mid-2015 is that it could happen to just about any vulnerable young person who spends time networking with others online, raising questions about how parents can protect their children from becoming victims of online predators who know how to manipulate young people and exploit those social media connections. "These men psychologically manipulated their victims to get them to engage in sexual activity on web camera on an unmonitored, chatroom-based website. They hunted girls. They lied to girls. They manipulated girls. They ganged up on girls. They sexually exploited girls," the U.S. Attorney's Office said in sentencing documents filed last week. GOING TO PRISON:Online child predator sobs in court; sentenced to 40 years for leading porn ring More details:How an internet sex scheme, led by a Broome County man, victimized over 100 girls "This group did not invent the sexual exploitation of children," prosecutors said, "but they may have perfected it." Victimization becomes easy online The internet makes it easier than ever for sexual predators to get access to potential victims, said FBI Special Agent David Fallon, an Albany-based investigator not involved in Maire's case. "These guys want to go where the kids are and any one of the popular social media things is perfect them," Fallon said. "Some are crimes of opportunity and some are crimes of preference, where they have a sexual interest in children and act on that." Hunting for 'bored' girls Maire and his accomplices came to be called the "Bored Group" by federal investigators. They spent five years creating dozens of chat-rooms for specific victims, who apparently were viewed as bored teens. The word "bored" was used in the chat-room names, including "just bored," "borednstuff," "f*ing bored," "boredascanbe" and "soooobored." The website and chat rooms were "primarily devoted to the production of child pornography, with multiple groups of adult males using it to target 8-17-year-old children. With the group finally landing in an un-monitored format (a website with no supervision), its members were now free to act on their sexual interest in preteen and teenage girls," according to the court documents. Their target group was girls who were between 13 and 17 years old. However, the court documents disclose that a 10-year-old girl was lured also; she performed on camera and was recorded. Struggling teens, preteens easily duped Young people, especially those who might be already struggling in their family and personal relationships, can be easily duped. "The adolescent might realize this isn't appropriate but at the same time, enjoys the experience and wants it to continue," said Kevin M. Antshel, an expert in clinical child psychology at Syracuse University. "You never know who you're talking to on the internet, so don't make assumptions." Out of 5,863 cyber tip-line reports for online child enticement in 2015, a majority of the offenders were strangers to the victims, according to a recent study by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. By contrast, law enforcement officials generally contend many perpetrators and victims are known to each other in physical sex abuse cases. Adolescents of the current generation have grown up as "digital natives," Antshel said, but the technology has grown faster than our ability to understand it. 'Bored Group' goal: gain trust, later manipulate Many of the underage girls who fell for the "Bored Group" scam were troubled and vulnerable and the men gained their trust to later manipulate them, according to the court papers. "If a girl was suicidal or revealed that she was cutting herself, the group engaged in what they called a 'trust building session.' Trust building sessions involved no discussion of sexual activity, but rather more sensitive chats about life and the child’s worth," the U.S. Attorney documents stated. "To be sure, there was no benevolence in these sessions. Instead, the group used trust building as an opportunity to further engender loyalty to the group so as to increase the chances that the girl would later engage in sexual activity on web camera." Clearly, the conspirators hunted the most fragile and vulnerable. More:Hunters. Talkers. Loopers. How the FBI cracked an online child exploitation ring More:How a therapy dog could help internet sex victims in Broome man's case One victim was targeted beginning at age 11. She suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, struggled with depression and had a service dog to assist her. Yet not all were so obviously fragile. One victim, an elite dancer attending a ballet school, was described by her mother in the documents as "a sensitive kid, she was precocious, intelligent and an excellent student." She suffered from anxiety about dancing well and felt isolated and lonely, according to the documents. This young teen was exploited by the men for years. Court documents said "they manipulated and enticed her into creating more than 60 videos" of her engaged in sexual activity. Protecting your child online Short of pulling the plug on the Wi-Fi, what's a concerned parent to do? Here are some safeguards the New York State Attorney General's Office recommends: Outline which websites children can browse. Keep appraised of who they meet or "friend" online. Set limits on how much time they can spend online playing games or using social networks. Know where in the house the computers can be used. Have a written contract between parent and child that sets internet rules and lists consequences of breaking them. Across the U.S., authorities investigate cases of online predators every year. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received 10.2 million reports about suspected child sexual exploitation nationwide in 2017. Various risk factors for internet victims can include: Low self-esteem and/or levels of depression. Social problems including a lack of parental involvement. Sensation-seeking; interest in the novelty of new experiences. "The teenager's decisions tend to be more driven by emotion than logic," psychologist Antshel said. "Heightened sensitivity to anticipated rewards can motivate adolescents to engage in a risky act, and there's no brakes on the car." If you suspect your teenager or child is involved in something inappropriate, Antshel said getting mad and yanking the phone won't necessarily fix the problem. Forcing a young person's online activity into taboo territory could simply drive it underground. Kids who realize they've gotten over their heads might not come forward if they're to afraid of how mom and dad will react, said Fallon. If that's the case, he suggests talking to a trusted adult — a teacher or a coach. Law enforcement can't catch an internet predator if the crime goes unreported, Fallon said, and letting it slide won't stop the predator from targeting someone else. What online platforms to watch The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in a 2017 report, said offenders in these cases prefer to begin on any site that seems easiest to meet potential victims. Certain social media sites became a "hunting ground" for Maire and his associates, the FBI said in court records. The group utilized a variety of social media and email accounts: Kik, Discord, MyLOL, Gmail. Online platforms such as Kik, which is a cross-platform instant messaging app, and Discord, another chat-base program, have been utilized by offenders in other child pornography cases around the Southern Tier. Among them: Johnson City resident Jared Flanders, 34, used Kik on a dozen occasions to distribute child porn through a chat group to people in other countries, including New Zealand. Flanders is serving an eight-year federal prison sentence. Federal authorities have not publicly named the site chiefly used by Maire's group, but the FBI said it's "primarily used by adult men seeking to sexually exploit teenage and preteen girls." More:CHERI LINDSEY'S LEGACY: 34 years after their child's murder, parents keep her memory alive Maire and his co-conspirators also divided their roles as "hunters," "talkers," or "loopers," and were prepared in the event of suspicions being aroused. Assistant U.S. Attorney April Russo, a Michigan-based prosecutor handling the Maire case, detailed it in court filings. "If a minor became suspicious of the members in a chatroom, or was reluctant to engage in sexual activity, then 'loopers' would play a previously recorded video of a minor actively chatting and performing sexually explicit conduct in a chatroom," Russo said. "The 'looper' pretended to be the minor in the video." More:Wayne County doctor's taste for child porn began early in life Tracking online predators Federal investigators don't always need to wait for the perpetrator to meet with the underage victim in person to make an arrest. Depending on the language used, the crime can actually be committed during the sexually explicit conversation that happens over the phone by text or social media. After the crime has been reported, FBI agents could assume the identity of the minor and maneuver the suspect into a meeting. Fallon said offenders in these crimes could come from any walk of life. Those arrested by the FBI have ranged from doctors, bankers, lawyers and janitors. "Some of these guys do it for the fantasy," Fallon said, "but most of them want to meet (the minor) in person to have sex." Building the investigation against Maire and his co-conspirators, FBI agents employed a tactic frequently used in these cases: They followed the digital trail. A review of logs onto the website used by the conspirators revealed an IP (Internet Protocol) address used from April 24, 2016 to Aug. 23, 2016. It had been used many times to log into a particular social media account. Next, the FBI subpoenaed Time Warner Cable for more information related to the suspect's IP address. Separately, in September 2017, a federal subpoena was issued for Discord about any data for logins by Maire and his co-conspirators. One of the IP addresses they found was Maire's. Using the data from IP addresses, investigators tracked down Maire's home in Broome County. He, along with his wife and children, were at the residence when FBI agents executed their search warrant in late October 2017. Who are the perpetrators? Here are the defendants charged in the multi-state internet sex scam: Christian Maire, 40, of Port Dickinson, New York Arthur Simpatico, 47, of Mississauga, Ontario Jonathan Rodriguez, 37, of West Hollywood, California Michal Figura, 36, of Swarthmore, Pennylvania Odell Ortega, 37, of Virginia Gardens, Florida Brett Sinta, 36, of Hickory, North Carolina Caleb Young, 38, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio Daniel Walton, 34, of Saginaw, Texas William T. 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__label__wiki	0.868991	0.868991	Burch hits back over DCFS move to offices owned by PLP MP – The Royal Gazette \| Bermuda News, Business, Sports, Events, & Community ba6ec721-c355-4552-991c-361ecd9d9a36 Burch hits back over DCFS move to offices owned by PLP MP Gareth Finighan Created: Jan 05, 2021 09:13 AM On the attack: David Burch Minister of Public Works (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) The Minister of Public Works yesterday defended a decision to relocate a government department to offices owned by a Progressive Labour Party MP. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch hit back after the The Royal Gazette reported yesterday that the Department of Child and Family Services had moved last September to 131 Front Street, Hamilton, owned by Zane DeSilva. Colonel Burch insisted the move was made to “consolidate” the department under one roof which had “added to the safeguarding of Bermuda’s children“. A Government spokesman added that the annual rent for the DCFS had risen from $589,175 to $788,079 because of the move, but that the new offices were far more “suitable” and would make the department more efficient. Colonel Burch said: “After years of being ill-housed and unable to meet basic international standards for core functions, 131 Front Street is ideal as it provides adequate space for the entire department, including the security of underground access, a suitably modern technological interface, and, vitally, a secure space for the Sexual Assault Response Team to conduct investigations to international standards. “The site presents value for money and demonstrates the priority of this Government when it comes to addressing the needs of the Island’s most vulnerable.” Colonel Burch also took aim at Scott Pearman, the shadow legal affairs minister, who said the news was “concerning”, and real estate experts who contributed to yesterday’s article. He said: “It is appalling and grossly hypocritical that without the benefit of the full facts, both an Opposition MP and anonymous realtors would launch such an attack on a decision which has added to the safeguarding of Bermuda’s children. “The facts are that the consolidation of the DCFS into one location will better serve the children of Bermuda. The spokesman added that, before the move, the DCFS was housed in five buildings, which “led to operational inefficiencies”. He said: “As a result, the department sought to relocate under one roof in order to enhance the service, safety, and security levels for clients and sought assistance from the Ministry of Public Works' Estates Department to locate a suitable property.” The spokesman added that Colonel Burch had informed MPs in the House of Assembly more than two years ago that another Government department – HM Customs – was to relocated to to the same office block – and that Mr DeSilva and his family were “beneficiaries”. He said: “The new lease, valued at $788,079 a year, incorporates all of the sections of the Department under one roof and has been endorsed as fit for purpose by a UK Government team that participated in on-Island meetings on child safeguarding in Bermuda. “This decision has been guided by and evolved from the Government’s child safeguarding initiative.” Colonel Burch added: “The chorus of disapproval that has been stirred by such unsurprisingly biased reporting neglects to mention the millions of dollars paid over decades by taxpayers to trusts and companies whose ownership never received press scrutiny based purely on their political affiliation. “The irony is that this report is based solely on that fact. 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__label__wiki	0.863494	0.863494	Xposé's Karen Koster opens up about her painful breech pregnancy which forced her to take early maternity leave Her baby was in breech position Mikie O'Loughlin Kayla WalshJournalist and Weddings Editor Karen Koster (Image: G. Mcdonnell / VIPIRELAND.COM) Karen Koster has opened up about her painful third pregnancy which left her struggling to walk and forced her to take early maternity leave. The TV presenter signed off from her duties at Xposé when she found out her baby was in breech position, which means it was ready to come out feet first instead of head first. “I was never worried,” Karen told RSVP Live. “I was just really hoping I wouldn’t have to have a C-section because recovery can be trickier. “I actually credit finishing up work early with the fact that she turned around and it was a straightforward delivery. “If you try to push yourself too much, you’re not doing yourself or your baby any favours." Glenda Gilson reveals she has picked out baby names but they're not Irish Speaking at the Virgin Media Television new season press briefing, the 37-year-old said she’s not as tired or stressed as she was after having her sons, Finn and JJ. “I’ve been really lucky,” she went on. “My husband John said I was probably happier this time around than I was after having the two boys because I got great advice from a midwife. “She said that after the baby I should spend the first week in bed and the second week on the couch, and that’s exactly what you need as a new mum. “It gives your body a chance to heal and it gives you time to bond with the baby.” Karen also spoke about feeling down after Finn’s birth. “Not so much this time but definitely with my first, there would be days where I felt blue. Thankfully it’s never gotten any further than that. “I put myself and Eve first now. I think quiet time is really good for your mental health as well as your physical health.” Is she excited to have another girl around the house? “I would have been so thrilled with another boy but I knew at ten weeks into my pregnancy that I was expecting a girl! Xpose presenters Cassie Stokes, Glenda Gilson and Karen Koster (Image: Brian McEvoy) “I lied to everyone and said I was having a surprise. “I don’t see it so much now, but as she gets older there’ll be different firsts with her that I wouldn’t have had with the boys. “I’m a girly girl so it’ll be nice to indulge myself - there’s only so many times I can play with trucks and diggers.” Karen Koster	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2110
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__label__wiki	0.573331	0.573331	2021 Committee Election process started × Subscriptions and donations The Man Utd Thread By ThePixelbarks, April 18, 2007 in Sport feltmonkey Yeah I know. I realised that after he actually did it. I was wrong, I admit it, and perhaps it's time for Ole to stop listening to my suggestions for substitutions. Dean-o, Dean-o, Dean-o! i woulda started Cavini, with greenwood and rashford either side The audio is painful with only home supporters shouting. jesus fucking wept, who the fuck set that up!? Thats an abysmal set up for a corner, there should ALWAYS be at least one back! edit: no fuck that, the fullbacks, should be back! both. That was sheer tactical ineptitude edit edit: tuanzebe and lindelof need to start, they are both faster, tuanzebe alot, than maguire Didn't know this was an early kick off. Saw that Demba Ba scored to put Istanbul ahead so I guess I didn't miss much On 29/10/2020 at 14:36, tbb said: Still reckon Ole is about 2 defeats away from the sack. But them again, most managers are. Guess we might find out tonight. I don't really know where to start with that first half defensive display. The first goal was particularly jaw dropping. The second wasn't great either, as there was time for someone to track back into the left back position, surely? why tf has Axel gone off, and Scotty come on!? No idea what that substitution is about. It seems to make us lighter defensively but doesn't really add anything in an attacking sense. Mystifying. probably becuase hes on a yellow 1 minute ago, Nicky said: there are 4 defenders on the bench... dont really get those subs either. Donny was having a great game. Should have switched into a 433 with cavani in the mid, rashford left, and greenwood right. donny scvot and bruno in mid, and lindelof on if axel was off for the yellow, as he was having a good game too! That was an example of classic Cavani a few minutes ago. An corner for us is cleared, they break, and Cavani is the quickest back to pick up the loose ball from Matic's clearance. Not sure what he was doing with that weird penalty shout, though. Fucking hell, Pogba has picked up where he left off. I feel bad for the guy really - his form is abject. Lovely to see that Rafael hasn't changed. Still completely mad. Have we created a chance this half? we look FAR worse now without mata and donny! That was absolutely shit. The utter inability to make anything happen in the second half was shocking. fucking garbage from start to finish. wrong selection, wrong subs, bad tactics. really. all oles falt. i dont liek saying it, but it was. Edi needs to start, he works a fuck load harder than tony. Him in the middle, mason and marcus either side. Donny looked great in central mid, maybe it should be him, bruno and scotty! and harry, harry can fuck off. He aint been right since the "incident" he needs a break and to be out of the limelight, this also underlined his utter lack of pace! Axel and lindelof to start! That was abysmal. Not a single good performance. If we lose at Everton, Ole has to go surely? its so odd, as he normally gets it so right against the big clubs!? but, against the teams we "should" beat...based on beating "better teams" we dont! and really, that comes from him...I really think we need some better coaches as well. Seanfl9 If Poch is up for it. So am I. I like Ole, I really do and I'm happy with what he's brought in thus far (what he could). I thought this after his appointment -that he will do a decent job, but we will need a Poch character to get to the level we believe we should. Alternatively Poch could turn out to just be shit and we're destined for decades of obscurity. Two games ago we had just won 5-0 away from home against the team top of the Bundesliga and were posting pro-Ole gifs. Lets not lurch so far the other way so fast. God alone knows why we are so inconsistent. There have been times where we've scored famous victories largely because of the way Ole set the team up, and others where it looks like he hasn't told them what the plan is. It's very odd. He does have the habit, when we perform well in one particular match with one system, of then playing that same system for a few games afterwards even though the situation is completely different. There are obvious problems with the diamond - it relies on the full-backs to provide width, and ours aren't great going forward. It should have been ditched after the Liepzig match, even though it worked well there. It worked well because everything went our way in the first half and we got that first goal, mainly because of brilliance from one player, Greenwood. 4-3-3 is more effective for us, even if it means playing Scotty, Fred and Bruno in midfield and Pogba and Matic have to sit on the bench. Restore the front three, give Bruno the freedom to provide the ammunition for them. Stop trying to force square pegs into round holes or thirteen players into a first eleven. I remember Keane said the players threw Jose under the bus and would do the same to Ole, I’m almost starting to believe he was right. It just boggles the mind how we can beat the best teams but fail to perform when we face mid table clubs Loik V credern For a few weeks I've been saying I want more to support in attack, but not every defender. No central defender. Never seen a last minute goal scored like that in the 13th minute before. Funny from Jonathan Liew: There is a surreal cinematic quality to the chase: the injury-plagued 35-year-old Ba being hunted down by the leaden 32-year-old Matic, an ice-cream van being chased by a milk float. Were it not for events in the United States, this would comfortably have been the slowest race of the week: early projections putting Ba in the lead, and yet Matic doggedly insisting that every step be run before a winner is called. It is so bizarre how the team can look so switched on and composed in some games then in others appear like they've lost sense of their duties. Again, another one for the guardian's football history division, that place where someone asks; has this ever happened before? Wherever it is on the site, I can't find it now. Has there ever been a more up and down team? When Pochettino turns up on sky to remind everyone he's still here the last thing you want your team to do is be so comical. The inability to break down teams sat back is so predictably tedious, but not something only United have struggled with. It's like some age old problem. Occasional cross that's easily cleared, or a lame one two on the edge of the box where the second pass doesn't reach. Sometimes the first pass doesn't either. No one shoots centrally from 20/25 yards. Occassionly, after 20 minutes of nothing I'd like the ball to be shifted out wide then moved inside with the intention of Fernandes or Pogba picking it up and immediately going for the far corner. Exactly the same as Felix for Athletico the other night. Neither Fernandes or Pogba shoot enough, should be 2 times a game at least. There was a stat that showed that in the champions league over the years players are taking less shots from further out. Football is so repetitive and predictable, you see the same patterns of play over and over. You watch the clock tick down and think at least execute some of these patterns with intent or you're never going to score. Out wide they try the one two but then there's no one running near post to receive the low cross. You think the team must know this problem of creating chances in little space, Phelan must know it, Ole, Carrick, all the staff. And they must be like: right! Let's set up training today and every day forever committing to these movements in unison, lets at least have some collective order. When a game ends like that Rashford should be a predatory fox in the box and it doesn't feel like he is. Pogba should be in there with his height and rarely is it used. Fernandes ready to take a shot at 25 yards. McTominay and Fred well up there to dispossess immediately. The one time there needs to be 4 in the box in the last 25 minutes and instead it's the 13th minute at 0-0 when they risk everything to have bodies in there when there's no certainty a cross is even coming. Its not just the inability to break down teams. It's also shit passing, shit defending and giving the ball away over and over again. The difference between City and Liverpool and us, is that even though they are having a bad day they still manage to nick a win or at least get a draw because of the effort put in by the players. When we beat PSG and Leipzig we looked like the best team in Europe, and then we look like a mid table club fighting relegation. I just dont understand how players can play so well and then be so crap. And whats going on in the dressing room? Mourinho called Pogba a virus, whatever happened there? At the time I thought it was just Mourinho being salty but clearly there was something he didn't like and didn't tolerate. Mourinho is sometimes viewed as arrogant, but he is considered a thoughtful manager who really cares about his team and his players (as we witnessed during the Materazzi thing) Do players have too much power in modern football...is that it? A player like Pogba (dont mean to single out Pogba here) brings in a lot of extra income due to merchandise and sponsorship's, so how does this affect the managers ability to sanction players? Mourinho famously said that finishing second is his career's biggest achievement and I can totally see why. Pochettino will be our 6th manager since Fergie, and I just dont understand how the board thinks hes going to do better than Mourinho (or Ole for that matter) /rant over The Pogbs virus thing is just from a 'source'. Seeing how Mourinho approached Dele in training in the spurs documentary I can believe he said it but still it's unnecessarily vicious negative language. I think Pogba is a happy positive guy around the club. His playing style is also often slow and languid and I don't think he cares that much to drive his performances on. Maybe he's similar in style to Yaya Toure but he showed way more of his brilliant technique, either on the ball or shooting. He also used to go on surging runs. He didn't win the world cup with his national team though and wasn't a world record signing. I think the only part of Pogba that is world class is his long through balls that he occassionly does. He's not earned his status imo. We can't just overlook that it's different with Man United in how the media portray things. There were recently stories about Ole and Fernandes falling out which had no truth to it, then Ole insisting Greenwood has never been late. Mourinho might have been more right than wrong about Pogba and Shaw but the way he went about it made it worse. I just think..you're meant to be one of the best managers of the 21st century, if you can't teach and improve these players the failure is on you. The saying 'a good craftsman never blames his tools' still applies for me because football is not that complicated and these are still professionals playing at the highest level where many never made it. Do you really not think Pochettino would do better than Mourinho? Mourinho is on the decline, Pochettino hasn't yet achieved his best yet. What he did with no signings for years was very impressive, no? I was an instant fan of Pochettino when he arrived at Southampton. He set up his team to be really intense vs United and it showed a different approach to how most coaches manage expectations with lesser premier league teams. He had his team confident they could win (possibly at Old Trafford too, before 2013 when everyone started winning) so while we had Moyes saying 'City is where we should aspire to be' (despite United being champions) at the time I was saying; Pochettino has achieved more in 6 months than Moyes has in years at Everton. It's probably likely though that Mourinho wins a cup with spurs this season, maybe Europa League while challenging for the league. Kane is the best premier league player this season i think and Son is as good as ever. Pochettino sought to move Spurs up among Europe's greats and bypass domestic trophies. Had they been in the Europa league when it was weaker instead of the champions league I think they'd have probably won it. Journalists think that if PSG fail to get out of the group then Tuchel is sacked. He's just had their most successful season ever so it's hard to let him go. But it might be that we could get Pochettino but by beating PSG at home (not unlikely) means they fail to get out of the group, Tuchel is sacked and Pochettino goes there. Which would be better for him for guaranteed trophies. Although it would mean we could get Tuchel, who probably impressed more than Pochettino early on but now I'm not sure. In Europe despite the run I expected better flowing football. Ole has given United the biggest highs since Ferguson. Any new manager comes in I will be comparing the Man City and PSG performances. What I want more than anything, other than Bielsa, is high intensity, pressing, attacking in numbers. Ole hasn't ostracized players, has bought mostly well, and brought through some youth. Great post @Loik V credern I'm all out of upvotes so you cant have any :/ if you can't teach and improve these players the failure is on you. Well, yes and no. These players make more money in a year than most people will in a lifetime, they are professionals and they should be responsible for their own progression. A manager improving players is something that belongs in the championship. If the manager can motivate his players then that's great, but it shouldn't be his responsibility. I feel that players today are different....with a few exceptions like Bruno. You can see his work ethic, and you can see that he cares when hes on the pitch. Other players on the other hand doesn't seem to give a toss. Suffer a horrible loss? Post Instagram stories about cars, "funny bits" and maybe pictures taken on a private jet. (Yes, I'm being a grumpy old fart....I admit it ) Imagine Cantona or Keane in this team......I cant. Do you really not think Pochettino would do better than Mourinho? Mourinho is on the decline, Pochettino hasn't yet achieved his best yet Who knows? I doubt he will do better unless he gets all his key signings. There will be a honeymoon period with some nice results, and then after more poor transfer windows the wheels will come off. His results at Tottenham were somewhat impressive, but he didn't win anything. His best result (PL>CL)was finishing second when City was 4th and Liverpool finished 8th. He wont stand a chance against Liverpool or City today...unless he can secure top top players. And lets not forget he never did particularly well against the big teams. In fact that's where he failed. There's too much emphasis on managers these days. You simply cant compete if you dont have a complete team with a bench strong enough to prevent a noticeable drop in performance when someone on the first team is out. Tactics wont matter if you lack squad depth and players with the skills and finesse required to win the league. The manager provides the tactics, the coaching staff the technical stuff, and the players perform. The performance is on the players, and the players alone. A team can lose due to poor team selection and bad tactics, but bad performance is always on the players. I hope Pochettino will win the league when he takes over, but I'm 95% sure he wont. As for Mourinho, I dont think hes on the decline. He might be, but I dont think he is. I fear that a new manager just means another 2-3-4 years of hope that eventually is crushed due to our shit owners. early one today. what do we reckon, everton to win 2 3 nill? Is there any reason why Greenwood isn't even on the bench? 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__label__cc	0.656762	0.343238	Genesee Brew House to launch new beer Posted: Oct 2, 2018 / 06:56 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 2, 2018 / 07:14 AM EDT The Genesee Brewery in Rochester will launch a new Juicy IPA on Saturday. Dean Jones with the Genesee Brew House explains further. by Eric Snitil / Jan 19, 2021 Additional snow showers will pepper the region tonight, enhanced by an approaching trough and accompanying wind shift. The lion's share of significant accumulation will favor areas south of Buffalo, but additional moderate accumulation could sneak into parts of Genesee and Wyoming counties. For the Rochester area, snowfall will become enhanced overnight with the passage of the trough. A few inches of fluffy accumulation will be possible, but nothing substantial. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) -- The Western New York office of the FBI is putting a great deal of effort into helping with presidential inauguration security. Jeremy Bell is the Assistant Special Agent in charge of the Western New York Division. He says their team is monitoring various channels for potential threats, but so far hasn't picked up on anything.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2117
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And to ensure that everything goes smoothly, every term and condition must be well documented in a sublease agreement. Read More Download Word What Is a Sublease Agreement? How to Make a Sublease Agreement 1. Make Sure the Landlord Agrees to the Sublease 2. Specify the Parties of the Sublease 3. Set the Sublease Term 4. Align Its Provisions with the Principal Agreement 5. Let the Parties Sign the Document Will a sublease agreement change the principal lease agreement? Does a sublease agreement need notarization? How long must the sublease agreement last? Is it important for the landlord to have a copy of the sublease? Do we need to attach a copy of the original lease agreement to the sublease agreement? A sublease agreement is a lease contract that details the particulars of a sublease. This contract serves as an accessory of a principal lease agreement and is invalid without the consent of the landlord himself. A sublease happens when the tenant leases the property to another third party while the lease is in effect. And, it occurs when the tenant has to relocate temporarily and doesn’t wish to terminate the lease. Subleasing is a perfect way of temporarily leaving your apartment without breaking the lease. This arrangement lets a third party assume your obligations as a tenant to the landlord. However, the conditions of this arrangement should be clear to the sublessee and must be documented as well. Listed below are the steps on how to make a sublease agreement. Before making a sublease agreement, and eventually subletting your apartment, it is essential that consents such an arrangement. Subletting your apartment requires changing the whole original lease agreement, especially when the lease doesn’t allow subletting. And, It is also more important to inform the landlord even if the lease provides for such arrangements. After getting the permission of your landlord, the first thing you should do is specify the parties of the sublease. The parties are of a sublease agreement are the sublessor and the sublessee. In making a sublease agreement, you should begin by introducing them as the creators of the sublease agreement along with their names, addresses, as well as the date the agreement was created. A sublease is temporarily assigning third parties to assume your role as a tenant while your lease is in effect. Because of that, it is also important to set the duration of the sublease, including its starting and expiry dates. Furthermore, it is essential to take note that a subleases term should exceed the term of the original lease. Another essential thing to remember when making a sublease agreement is to align its provisions with the original lease. However, you may also add some provisions of your own, such as personal property provisions and its use. And, always make sure that those provisions don’t violate the original lease. After outlining and setting the terms and conditions of the sublease, the last thing you should do is finalize the agreement by signing on it. Completing the deal means that both parties accept the provisions inside it. And also, don’t forget to sign all copies of the sublease, including those of the landlord. Lease agreements usually don’t permit subletting unless the lessor permits it, while others don’t at all. And if the lessor does agree to such an arrangement, the entire contract will have to be changed, or you may create an addendum as well. The same may also apply even if the lease agreement allows for subletting. A sublease agreement isn’t usually notarized if your state’s tenancy laws don’t require so. However, there may be times that the lessor will require such for them to honor the sublease. But if you feel the need to notarize the sublease agreement for security, you can always do so by visiting your local public notary. A sublease agreement usually covers a period not exceeding that of the original lease term. This is because subleases are temporary by nature, and it only serves as an accessory to the principal lease agreement. But more than that, subleases are only done to temporarily leave the premises for extended periods without breaking the lease. Yes. Since the sublease functions as an accessory to the original lease agreement. Aside from that, it is also because the landlord is the owner of the subleased property. Giving a copy of the sublease agreement to the landlord allows him to review and ensure that it doesn’t violate the provisions of the original lease. And what’s more, is that giving a copy of the sublease also lets the landlord act as a witness should disputes between the sublessor and sublessee arise. Yes, it is. Attaching a copy of the origins lease agreement to the sublease agreement signifies that the terms and conditions of the sublease are aligned with the original lease. Aside from that, it also reminds the parties that the sublease agreement is an accessory to the sublease, and its provision should operate around it. Moreover, a copy of the original lease may serve as proof in case disputes and conflicts arise. Subleasing is a convenient option for those who have to leave their apartments for a long while, without breaking the lease. This allows them to have a friend assume their roles as tenants while the lease is still in effect. What’s more, subleasing ensures that they still have a place to go back when they return. And these can only be possible by making a sublease agreement. Instantly complete the preparation of essential documents within minutes by choosing this convenient and simple, innovative solution. (C) 2020. 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__label__wiki	0.927222	0.927222	Pork industry sues over California law on animal confinement FILE - This April 23, 2008 file photo shows a hog in a big-rig truck east of Bakersfield, Calif. The pork industry has challenged the constitutionality of a voter-approved California measure that will prohibit sale of meat products from hogs born to sows confined in spaces that don’t meet new minimum space requirements. The lawsuit was filed Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in San Diego federal court by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Proposition 12, the ballot measure passed a year ago, applies to products from farmers nationwide, not just California. The law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. (Casey Christie/The Bakersfield Californian via AP, File) By JOHN ANTCZAKAssociated Press The pork industry is challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved California measure that will prohibit the sale of meat products from hogs born to sows confined in spaces that don’t meet new minimum size requirements. A lawsuit filed late Thursday in San Diego federal court by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation targets Proposition 12, which voters overwhelmingly passed a year ago and goes into effect in 2022. “Proposition 12 has thrown a giant wrench into the workings of the interstate market in pork,” the filing states. The measure bans the sale in California of pork and veal from farm animals raised in conditions that don’t meet its standards. It also requires that all eggs sold in the state come from cage-free hens. The rules will apply to pork products coming to California from farmers nationwide, not just from in-state farms. The industry lawsuit contends that extraterritorial reach intrudes on authority given to Congress. ”Plaintiffs seek a declaration that Proposition 12’s requirements with regard to breeding pigs violate the Commerce Clause and principles of interstate federalism embodied in the U.S. Constitution, and an injunction against the enforcement of Proposition 12’s requirements concerning pork,” the lawsuit states. The ballot measure, dubbed the Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act, was sponsored and financed by the Humane Society of the United States. The lawsuit was termed “frivolous” in a statement from Jonathan Lovvorn, the Humane Society’s senior vice president for animal protection litigation. “It’s an industry out-of-step with the preponderance of consumers who find animal abuse unacceptable, yet is still trying to hold on to archaic practices — like those banned by Prop 12 — that inflict an immense amount of pain and suffering on animals,” he said. Proposition 12’s requirements include giving breeding pigs at least 24 square feet (2.2 square meters) of floor space in group pens. It also bars the use of individual stalls that do not meet “stand-up, turn-around” requirements, except during brief periods prior to farrowing and during weaning. The lawsuit states that the measure’s requirements “are inconsistent with industry practices and standards, generations of producer experience, scientific research, and the standards set by other states.” It also imposes “enormous costs” on pork producers that will ultimately increase costs for consumers, it says. Before the election, the nonpartisan state Legislative Analyst’s Office said Proposition 12 would likely result in an increase in prices for eggs, pork and veal partly because farmers would have to remodel or build new housing for animals. It could also cost the state as much as $10 million a year to enforce and millions of dollars more a year in lost tax revenues from farm businesses that choose to stop or reduce production because of higher costs, the office said. According to 2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture data cited in the lawsuit, nearly 65,000 farms nationwide sold hogs that year with a market value of more than $26 billion. Pigs are raised nationwide, but production is concentrated in the Midwest and North Carolina. California’s pork consumption accounts for about 13% of the national market. But the state has only about 1,500 commercial breeding sows and needs the offspring of about 673,000 sows to satisfy its residents’ annual demand for pork meat, the lawsuit states. 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__label__wiki	0.624433	0.624433	POMP Core Events (-) Remove POMP Core Events filter POMP Core Events Film Screening of "In Darkness" followed by discussion with the director Agnieszka Holland Agnieszka Holland (filmmaker) 1 June 2016 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Auditorium, Investcorp Building The Film Screening is a part of the international conference “Dealing with a Difficult Past, Looking into the Future. Poland’s Transitional Justice in a Comparative Perspective” organised by the... Read more Dealing with a Difficult Past: Poland’s Transitional Justice in a Comparative Perspective Professor Ruti Teitel (New York Law School), Professor Adam Czarnota (University of South Wales), Dr Magdalena Gawin (Ministry of Culture and National Heritage) , Agnieszka Holland (Film director and scriptwriter) 31 May 2016 - 5:00pm to 1 June 2016 - 10:00pm Nissan Lecture Theater and European Studies Centre, St Anotny's College See the photos, See the video podcast of the first panel, See the video podcast of the second panel, See the video podcast of the third panel, See the video podcast of the fourth panel The Programme on Modern Poland (POMP) at Oxford University warmly invites you to the international conference “Dealing with a Difficult Past, Looking into the Future: Transitional Justice in Poland... Read more A Keynote lecture: East European Mnemonic Wars: The Politics of Historical Memory Versus Historical Politics Professor Jan Kubik (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) See the photos, See the video podcast Professor Jan Kubik’s lecture will open the international conference “Dealing with a Difficult Past, Looking into the Future. Poland’s Transitional Justice in a Comparative Perspective” organised by... Read more ANNUAL KOLAKOWSKI LECTURE - What makes Poland special: Polish Nationalism in Comparative Context John Connelly (UC Berkeley) 15 February 2016 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm St. Antony’s College, Nissan Lecture Theatre, 62 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6JF See the photos, See the video podcast, Read the text of the lecture "It's often said that Polish nationalism involved extremes: that it was immoderate in its passions, sacrifices, and demands for territory; that it made excessive claims upon the individual Pole; that... Read more Polish Raison d’état and EU Membership Witold Sobków (Ambassador of Poland to UK), Tomasz Orłowski (Ambassador of Poland to Italy), Bronisław Misztal (Ambassador of Poland to Portugal) 28 January 2016 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm See the photos Three Polish distinguished diplomats, Tomasz Orłowski, Ambassador to Italy, Witold Sobków, Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Bronisław Misztal, Ambassador to Portugal will converse with Professor... Read more Post-1945 Poland: Modernities, Transformations and Evolving Identities. POMP Graduate Students’ Conference Seventeen doctoral candidates and early career researchers from European and American universities 11 June 2015 - 11:00am to 12 June 2015 - 4:00pm For two days, eighteen doctoral candidates and early career researchers from European and American universities will present their original research in Polish studies. Crafted around the notions of... Read more Poles, Jews and History: An Introduction to POLIN – Museum of the History of Polish Jews Prof. Dariusz Stola 5 February 2015 - 8:15pm to 10:00pm The Pichette Auditorium, Pembroke College Prof Dariusz Stola is going to hold a presentation: “Poles, Jews and History: An Introduction to POLIN – Museum of the History of Polish Jews”. One century, three Polands: the Second Republic, People’s Poland, and the Third Republic 4 February 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Annual Kolakowski Lecture - Video Podcast, The European Studies Center podcast series: One century, three Polands The speaker will be Prof Dariusz Stola, Director of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, who is going to give a talk: "One century, three Polands: the Second Republic, People’s Poland, and the... Read more Homo sovieticus, Havel and Pope John Paul II: Moral and intellectual dissent in Czechoslovakia and Poland Tomáš Halík (Charles University, Prague) 6 November 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony’s College Poscast available here Film screening: "Ida" by Paweł Pawlikowski (Poland, 2013) Pawel Pawlikowski (Director) Phoenix Picturehouse, Screen 2, 57 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE Introductory remarks and Q & A session with the Director after the screening Presented in collaboration with the Phoenix Picturehouse "Ida" by Pawel Pawlikowski Pawel Pawlikowski (Director of the film) Phoenix Picturehouse, Screen 2 Presented in collaboration with the Phoenix Picturehouse For tickets and more information please follow the link: http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Phoenix_Picturehouse/film/Ida/ Poland 1962.... Read more ELLIOTT Lecture: Ukraine and its Place in the World Mr Aleksander Kwaśniewski (former President of Poland), Dr Javier Solana (former NATO Secretary General and EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy) , Dr Gwendolyn Sasse (Nuffield College, Oxford) 14 March 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Poland, Ukraine, And The Politics Of History Prof. Timothy Snyder (Yale University) See photos from the event: https://picasaweb.google.com/102483755399900597053/TimothySnyderLecture?feat=flashalbum#6028160751813202482 International Conference Poland's Peaceful Revolution: 25 Years After The Polish Roundtable Talks. Prof Aleksander Smolar, Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Prof Dariusz Stola, Anna Bikont, Prof David Ost, Prof Colin Bundy, Dr András Mink, Prof Charles Powell 21 February 2014 - 5:00pm to 22 February 2014 - 7:00pm part 1: Keynote speaker - Prof Aleksander Smolar, part 2: Prof Timothy Garton Ash, part 3: Prof Dariusz Stola, part 4: Mrs Anna Bikont, part 5: Prof David Ost, part 6: Prof Colin Bundy, part 7: Dr Andras Mink, part 8: Prof Charles Powell See the photos from the event: http://www-old.sant.ox.ac.uk/pomp/picture_galleries_conference.html Warden’s Distinguished Lecture: Evolutionary Mechanisms in Business Dr Leszek Czarnecki (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Getin Noble Bank) 5 December 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0037.json.gz/line2121

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