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Error code:   DatasetGenerationError
Exception:    ArrowInvalid
Message:      JSON parse error: Missing a closing quotation mark in string. in row 128
Traceback:    Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 145, in _generate_tables
                  dataset = json.load(f)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/json/__init__.py", line 293, in load
                  return loads(fp.read(),
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/json/__init__.py", line 346, in loads
                  return _default_decoder.decode(s)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/json/decoder.py", line 340, in decode
                  raise JSONDecodeError("Extra data", s, end)
              json.decoder.JSONDecodeError: Extra data: line 2 column 1 (char 8779)
              
              During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
              
              Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1995, in _prepare_split_single
                  for _, table in generator:
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 148, in _generate_tables
                  raise e
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 122, in _generate_tables
                  pa_table = paj.read_json(
                File "pyarrow/_json.pyx", line 308, in pyarrow._json.read_json
                File "pyarrow/error.pxi", line 154, in pyarrow.lib.pyarrow_internal_check_status
                File "pyarrow/error.pxi", line 91, in pyarrow.lib.check_status
              pyarrow.lib.ArrowInvalid: JSON parse error: Missing a closing quotation mark in string. in row 128
              
              The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:
              
              Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1529, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response
                  parquet_operations = convert_to_parquet(builder)
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1154, in convert_to_parquet
                  builder.download_and_prepare(
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1027, in download_and_prepare
                  self._download_and_prepare(
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1122, in _download_and_prepare
                  self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs)
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1882, in _prepare_split
                  for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single(
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 2038, in _prepare_split_single
                  raise DatasetGenerationError("An error occurred while generating the dataset") from e
              datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationError: An error occurred while generating the dataset

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__label__wiki	0.952349	0.952349	Speed Reads Special reports: THE IDEA FACTORY LIFE AFTER WORK House passes $4.5 billion emergency border aid package Demonstrators return to the streets of Hong Kong to protest extradition bill Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigns Israel reportedly retaliates after mortar shells fired from the Gaza Strip Israeli Defense Forces says Iran fired 20 rockets at army in Golan Heights Trump: Cohen raid is a 'whole new level of unfairness' Senate passes spending bill, averting government shutdown Zimbabwe's army denies a military takeover of the government is underway See More Speed Reads The House passed a $4.5 billion bill Tuesday night to aid migrants, with a vote of 230-195. Last week, lawyers reported on the "deplorable" conditions at a Border Patrol facility in Texas housing migrant kids, and before the vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) likened the situation to "child abuse," adding that supporting the bill was "a vote against the cruel attitude toward children of this administration." Democrats came into the vote divided on whether to support the bill, worried that they would actually be helping President Trump and his aggressive immigration policies; Pelosi reassured them this would only provide humanitarian aid, Politico reports. Before the vote, several changes were made to the bill, lawmakers and aides told Politico, including making it so no child can be in a shelter for more than 90 days, ensuring that private detention centers meet certain standards within six months, and providing migrants translation services. The Senate is expected to vote on its own bill this week, but it's unclear if Trump will sign anything that doesn't include changes to asylum law. Catherine Garcia Dale de la Rey/AFP/Getty Images The streets of Hong Kong were once again filled with tens of thousands of protesters on Wednesday, as they demonstrated against a controversial bill that would allow the extradition of people arrested in Hong Kong to mainland China. The protesters jammed Lung Wo Road, near the offices of Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, and put up barricades so drivers couldn't get to the financial center. There are hundreds of riot police on the scene, and they have been using pepper spray and water cannons to push some of the demonstrators back, The New York Times reports. Hong Kong's legislature had planned on debating the bill on Wednesday, but postponed the action after throngs of protesters surrounded the council's complex. Multiple groups are united against the bill, including students, teachers, and business leaders who worry about the creeping influence of Beijing. After decades of British rule, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997, with the understanding there would be "one country, two systems." Hong Kong has its own independent justice system, while China's courts are controlled by the Communist Party. Catherine Garcia Hector Vivas/Getty Images President Trump announced on Twitter Sunday evening that Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned. In a separate tweet, Trump said Kevin McAleenan, the current commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will serve as acting DHS secretary. About an hour later, Nielsen confirmed the news in a tweet of her own, saying she submitted her resignation to Trump on Sunday afternoon and felt it was the "honor of a lifetime to serve with the brave men and women" of the department. Nielsen stepped into the role in December 2017, and has become the public face of the Trump administration's immigration policies, including separating undocumented migrant children from their families. Catherine Garcia Ahmad Gharbali/AFP/Getty Images On Tuesday morning, 25 mortar shells were fired from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel, with most intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile defense system. Sirens went off at least twice warning people to take caution, and The Jerusalem Post says one of the mortars that made it to the ground landed at a kindergarten; no students were there at the time. Palestinians in the Gaza Strip told the Post that almost immediately, the Israeli Air Force and Israeli Defense Forces artillery units retaliated by targeting Hamas positions. No injuries have been reported. Tensions are high in the region, and at least 116 Palestinians have been killed over the last few weeks during protests along the border. Israel says that Hamas is inciting violence, a charge leaders have denied. Catherine Garcia Jalaa Marey/AFP/Getty Images Just after midnight Thursday, Iranian forces in Syria fired roughly 20 rockets or projectiles at the Israeli army in Golan Heights, Israeli Defense Forces said. A spokesman told reporters that most of the rockets were intercepted by Israeli defenses, and there was minimal damage done. Iran is backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in his country's civil war, and Israel has warned Tehran not to establish a permanent military presence in Syria. On Tuesday, the Israeli military said it spotted "irregular activity" by Iranian forces in Syria, and authorities in the Golan Heights were told to prepare bomb shelters and mobilize some reservist forces. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967, a move not recognized by the international community. Catherine Garcia President Trump called the FBI raiding the office and hotel room of his personal lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday "a disgraceful situation" and "an attack on our country in a true sense." Trump on raid of Michael Cohen: "It's an attack on our country in a true sense. It's an attack on what we all stand for." pic.twitter.com/6aKs0A5Y3k — Axios (@axios) April 9, 2018 The agents seized records about Cohen's clients, The Washington Post reports, including documents related to the $130,000 payment Cohen made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who says she had an affair with Trump in 2006. Cohen's attorney, Stephen Ryan, said the raid, carried out under a warrant obtained by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, is related to an investigation referred by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, and Trump jumped on this, calling the special counsel "the most conflicted group of people I have ever seen" and claiming FBI agents "broke" into Cohen's office. The raid is a "whole new level of unfairness," Trump continued, and a "witch hunt." He also criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia probe, which ultimately led to the hiring of Mueller, and then mentioned multiple times that Hillary Clinton and her emails should be investigated again. Catherine Garcia Pool/Getty Images Shortly after the House passed a two-week spending bill on Thursday, the Senate followed suit with a vote of 81-14, averting a government shutdown on Friday. The stopgap measure will keep the federal government open through Dec. 22. Republicans, who are trying to finish work on their tax bill, need the support of Democrats to put together a two-year budget deal that will pass. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that Democrats "will not leave here without a DACA fix," meaning the budget must include deportation protection for undocumented young people who came to the U.S. as children. Catherine Garcia Jekesai Njikizana/AFP/Getty Images Hours after witnesses first described hearing explosions and gunfire in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, early Wednesday morning, Zimbabwe's army said in a televised statement that what is taking place is not "a military takeover of government" and that President Robert Mugabe is safe and under protection. The army is targeting people who "were committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country," the statement said. "As soon as we have accomplished our mission, we expect that the situation will return to normalcy." Armed vehicles were seen lining the streets outside of Harare, the BBC reports, and witnesses told Reuters that soldiers took control of the state-run broadcaster ZBC and manhandled some staffers. Earlier this month, Mugabe, 93, ousted Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had been viewed as Mugabe's likely successor; the new frontrunner is Mugabe's wife, Grace. On Monday, Gen. Constantine Chiwenga said if there are any more purges in the ruling Zanu-PF party, the army "will not hesitate to step in," and the government responded Tuesday by accusing him of "treasonable conduct." Catherine Garcia More about The Week Classroom subscriptions The Week UK Ad info ® 2019 The Week Publications Inc., All rights reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line0
__label__wiki	0.924751	0.924751	Type of airport Run by State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Airports Division Closest town Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Distance from town 5 miles (8 km) Template:Coor dm PHNL 8L/26R 12300 3749 Paved 8R/26L 9000 2743 Paved Number of takeoffs & landings Comments on this test infobox Honolulu International Airport is the principal aviation gateway of the City & County of Honolulu and the State of Hawai'i and identified as one of the busiest airports in the United States. It is the second busiest port in Hawai'i following Honolulu Harbor. Opened in March 1927 as John Rodgers Airport, Honolulu International Airport is the principal hub of Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines, the two largest Hawaii-based airlines. Both airlines offer flights between the various airports of the Hawaiian Islands and also serve the continental United States. Honolulu International Airport is host to major United States and international flagship commercial carriers with direct routes to American, Asian, Pacific Rim and European destinations. 1 Authority 2 Facilities 3 Airlines 3.1 Main Terminal 3.2 Interisland Terminal 3.3 Commuter Terminal 4 Disasters 4.1 Pan American World Airways, 1982 4.2 Aloha Airlines, 1988 4.3 United Airlines, 1989 4.4 Operation Bojinka, 1995 Honolulu International Airport is part of a centralized state structure governing all of the airports and seaports of Hawai'i. The official authority of Honolulu International Airport is the Governor of Hawai'i. He or she appoints the Director of the Hawai'i State Department of Transportation who has jurisdiction over the Hawai'i Airports Administrator. The Hawai'i Airports Administrator oversees six governing bodies: Airports Operations Office, Airports Planning Office, Engineering Branch, Information Technology Office, Staff Services Office, Visitor Information Program Office. Collectively, the six bodies have authority over the four airport districts in Hawai'i: Hawai'i District, Kaua'i District, Mau'i District and the principal O'ahu District. Honolulu International Airport is a subordinate of the O'ahu District officials. Honoluluairportdiagram.jpg Diagram of Honolulu International Airport Honolulu International Airport has four major runways. The principal runway designated 8R/26L, also known as the Reef Runway, is the world's first major runway constructed entirely offshore. Completed in 1977, the Reef Runway is a designated alternate landing site for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration space shuttle program in association with Hickam Air Force Base, which shares Honolulu International Airport's airfield operations. Honolulu International Airport has three terminal buildings. The Interisland Terminal mainly serves the interisland flights of Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines. It is designed to handle flights on jet aircraft between the major commercial airports in the Hawaiian Islands. The Main Overseas Terminal serves flights to and from the United States mainland and international destinations. The Commuter Terminal serves smaller airlines which operate flights between the smaller airports in the island chain. The entire terminal complex features twenty-four hour medical services, restaurants, shopping centers and a business center with conference rooms for private use. Main roads leading to the Honolulu International Airport are Nimitz Highway and the Queen Liliuokalani Freeway of Interstate H-1. Passengers have the option of using various short-term and long-term parking structures on the campus of Honolulu International Airport. Air Canada: Vancouver, Sydney Air New Zealand: Auckland Air Pacific: Nadi, Vancouver All Nippon Airways: Tokyo Narita American Airlines: Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose ATA Airlines: Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma China Airlines: Taipei, Tokyo Narita Continental Airlines: Houston Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark Continental Micronesia: Guam, Nagoya Delta Air Lines: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco Eva Air: Taipei, Beginning On June 30th, 2005. Harmony Airways: Vancouver, Victoria Hawaiian Airlines: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Pago Pago (American Samoa), Papeete (Tahiti), Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (beginning October 1, 2005), Seattle/Tacoma, Sydney Japan Airlines: Osaka Kansai, Tokyo Narita JALWays: Nagoya, Fukuoka Korean Air: Seoul, Incheon North American Airlines: Oakland Northwest Airlines: Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Osaka Kansai, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, Tokyo Narita Omni Air International: Las Vegas Philippine Airlines: Los Angeles, Manila, San Francisco Polynesian Airlines: Apia, Auckland, Los Angeles, Wellington Qantas: Sydney Ryan International Airlines: Oakland United Airlines: Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Los Angeles, Osaka Kansai, San Francisco, Tokyo Narita Interisland Terminal Aloha Airlines: Hilo, Kahului, Kauai, Kona, Las Vegas, Oakland, San Diego, Santa Ana, Hawaiian Airlines: Hilo, Kahului, Lihue, Kona, Lana'i City, Molokai Commuter Terminal Island Air: Hilo, Kapalua, Kahului, Kona, Lanai City, Lihue, Molokai Pacific Wings: Hana, Kahului, Kalaupapa, Kamuela Aloha Airlines Flight 243 from Hilo to Honolulu landed at Kahului Airport in 1988 after its fuselage was torn away during the flight. A flight attendant was sucked out of the plane and killed. There have been four major air traffic incidents that caused air traffic controllers and federal emergency officials at Honolulu International Airport to be placed on emergency alert. Three were disasters that resulted in fatalities, and one involved a global terrorist plot that some arguably consider a precursor to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Pan American World Airways, 1982 On November 8, 1982, a Pan American World Airways Boeing 747 carrying 275 passengers was involved in a major accident resulting in death as it departed from Honolulu International Airport. Aloha Airlines, 1988 On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 interisland from Hilo to Honolulu International Airport carrying 89 passengers and 6 crew members experienced rapid decompression when an 18 feet (5 m) section of the fuselage roof and sides were torn from the airplane. One flight attendant, Clarabell Lansing, was sucked out of the airplane and died. Several passengers sustained life-threatening injuries including instances of massive head wounds. The aircraft declared an emergency and landed at Kahului Airport in Maui with slight difficulty. Noise created by the rush of air rendered vocal communication useless, and air traffic controllers had to use hand signals during landing. Unitedairlinesdisasterhonolulu.jpg After takeoff from Honolulu International Airport, United Airlines Flight 811 suffered from explosive decompression sucking out five rows of seats and killing several passengers in 1989. Investigations of the disaster, headquartered at Honolulu International Airport, concluded that the accident was caused by metal fatigue. The disaster caused almost all major United States air carriers to retire their oldest airplane models. United Airlines, 1989 On February 24, 1989, United Airlines Flight 811, a Boeing 747 carrying 3 flight crew, 15 cabin crew and 337 passengers from Los Angeles, California to Sydney, Australia, stopping in Auckland, New Zealand and Honolulu suffered explosive decompression when a cargo door separated from the aircraft after takeoff from the Reef Runway. Nine passengers were swept from the aircraft and lost at sea. The plane returned to Honolulu. Operation Bojinka, 1995 In 1995, United States and Philippines intelligence authorities discovered an al-Qaeda terrorism plot called Operation Bojinka after a fire on an American carrier at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Related to an assassination attempt at Pope John Paul II, a first phase of Operation Bojinka included the explosion of several American carriers over the Pacific Ocean upon takeoff from or to Honolulu International Airport on January 21 of that year. Hawai'i State Department of Transportation (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/) Honolulu International Airport (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/oahu/hnl/index.htm) Template:Airports of Hawaiifr:A�roport international d'Honolulu ja:ホノルル国際空港 Retrieved from "http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Honolulu_International_Airport" Categories: Honolulu \| Airports of Hawaii	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line2
__label__wiki	0.688449	0.688449	Bushra Benazeer Bushra Benazeer (°1988, Lahore, Pakistan) makes paintings, drawings and conceptual artworks. By manipulating the viewer to create confusion, Benazeer often creates several practically identical works, upon which thoughts that have apparently just been developed are manifested: notes are made and then crossed out again, ‘mistakes’ are repeated. Her paintings doesn’t reference recognisable form. The results are deconstructed to the extent that meaning is shifted and possible interpretation becomes multifaceted. With a conceptual approach, she tries to increase the dynamic between audience and author by objectifying emotions and investigating the duality that develops through different interpretations. Her works are often classified as part of the new romantic movement because of the desire for the local in the unfolding globalized world. However, this reference is not intentional, as this kind of art is part of the collective memory. By parodying mass media by exaggerating certain formal aspects inherent to our contemporary society, she creates intense personal moments masterfully created by means of rules and omissions, acceptance and refusal, luring the viewer round and round in circles. Her works never shows the complete structure. This results in the fact that the artist can easily imagine an own interpretation without being hindered by the historical reality. By exploring the concept of landscape in a nostalgic way, she creates work through labour-intensive processes which can be seen explicitly as a personal exorcism ritual. They are inspired by a nineteenth-century tradition of works, in which an ideal of ‘Fulfilled Absence’ was seen as the pinnacle. Her works appear as dreamlike images in which fiction and reality meet, well-known tropes merge, meanings shift, past and present fuse. Time and memory always play a key role. By examining the ambiguity and origination via retakes and variations, she tries to approach a wide scale of subjects in a multi-layered way, likes to involve the viewer in a way that is sometimes physical and believes in the idea of function following form in a work. Her works are saturated with obviousness, mental inertia, clichés and bad jokes. They question the coerciveness that is derived from the more profound meaning and the superficial aesthetic appearance of an image. By emphasising aesthetics, she makes works that can be seen as self-portraits. Sometimes they appear idiosyncratic and quirky, at other times, they seem typical by-products of American superabundance and marketing. Her works directly respond to the surrounding environment and uses everyday experiences from the artist as a starting point. Often these are framed instances that would go unnoticed in their original context. By applying abstraction, she seduces the viewer into a world of ongoing equilibrium and the interval that articulates the stream of daily events. Moments are depicted that only exist to punctuate the human drama in order to clarify our existence and to find poetic meaning in everyday life. Her works are on the one hand touchingly beautiful, on the other hand painfully attractive. Again and again, the artist leaves us orphaned with a mix of conflicting feelings and thoughts. By referencing romanticism, grand-guignolesque black humour and symbolism, she often creates work using creative game tactics, but these are never permissive. Play is a serious matter: during the game, different rules apply than in everyday life and even everyday objects undergo transubstantiation. Her works establish a link between the landscape’s reality and that imagined by its conceiver. These works focus on concrete questions that determine our existence. By taking daily life as subject matter while commenting on the everyday aesthetic of middle class values, she wants to amplify the astonishment of the spectator by creating compositions or settings that generate tranquil poetic images that leave traces and balances on the edge of recognition and alienation. Her works are characterised by the use of everyday objects in an atmosphere of middleclass mentality in which recognition plays an important role. By applying a poetic and often metaphorical language, she investigates the dynamics of landscape, including the manipulation of its effects and the limits of spectacle based on our assumptions of what landscape means to us. Rather than presenting a factual reality, an illusion is fabricated to conjure the realms of our imagination.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line3
__label__cc	0.744914	0.255086	Chat with a sexbot with pictures They are currently working on a new model with an improved appearance and movement. Like True Companion, Mac Mil Cybernetics also makes male robots. Touch sensor activation and/or a radio remote control is used to control motions.Susie Software was designed with the type of movements that are needed to perform sexual acts.Although their development may seem like a very crazy idea today, in the coming decades, it is actually expected to grow into a huge business.If you look into the evolution of robots over the last few decades, you may have noticed that scientists have made some significant progress in making them more human-like than ever before.To extend the life of humans, scientists are currently working on creating technology that would enable ones personality to be transferred to an advanced non-biological carrier.A robot surrogate (or avatar) may one day allow humans to actually become immortal.The company claims to have spent between 0,000 and They are currently working on a new model with an improved appearance and movement. Like True Companion, Mac Mil Cybernetics also makes male robots. Touch sensor activation and/or a radio remote control is used to control motions.Susie Software was designed with the type of movements that are needed to perform sexual acts.Although their development may seem like a very crazy idea today, in the coming decades, it is actually expected to grow into a huge business.If you look into the evolution of robots over the last few decades, you may have noticed that scientists have made some significant progress in making them more human-like than ever before.To extend the life of humans, scientists are currently working on creating technology that would enable ones personality to be transferred to an advanced non-biological carrier.A robot surrogate (or avatar) may one day allow humans to actually become immortal.The company claims to have spent between $500,000 and $1 million to develop Roxxxy.On January 9, 2010, the robot made its public debut (shown in below video) at the “. Like Roxxxy, he is said to also have the ability to talk and, of course play. They are currently working on a new model with an improved appearance and movement. Like True Companion, Mac Mil Cybernetics also makes male robots. Touch sensor activation and/or a radio remote control is used to control motions. Susie Software was designed with the type of movements that are needed to perform sexual acts. Although their development may seem like a very crazy idea today, in the coming decades, it is actually expected to grow into a huge business. If you look into the evolution of robots over the last few decades, you may have noticed that scientists have made some significant progress in making them more human-like than ever before. To extend the life of humans, scientists are currently working on creating technology that would enable ones personality to be transferred to an advanced non-biological carrier. million to develop Roxxxy.On January 9, 2010, the robot made its public debut (shown in below video) at the “. Like Roxxxy, he is said to also have the ability to talk and, of course play. Their sex robots range from ,000 to ,299 (plus shipping and handling). The company is currently looking for an actress to demonstrate Harry Harddrive. a doll, if you caught your partner having sex with her, would you consider it cheating? According to a UK survey, 1 in 5 people (2,000 were surveyed) said they would have sex with a robot.The skin is removable, allowing you to change the way she looks.Customers can buy another skin that has a different color (including features).All of the information is obtained from research and directly from the company websites.All of the below claims are made by the company (not by us). Freee sex mature chat sex dating in mason city illinois datinglake com salonnerveonion online dating site	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line4
__label__wiki	0.851504	0.851504	THAILAND HOPES MILITARY WILL KEEP PROMISES TO RESTORE DEMOCRACY by Pueng Vongs on Thailand's military coup (PNS) -- After the bloodless, "smooth as silk" coup in my native country of Thailand this week, the e-mails, calls and photos from Thai friends and loved ones started pouring in. "I think this coup should have been done earlier," my cousin who lives in Bangkok wrote. "(Prime Minister) Thaksin Shinawatra believed he could do whatever he wanted by using his power and money to buy judges, independent organizations etc., and avoid paying taxes from selling his wireless Shin Corp. to a Singaporean company...How could he sell Shin Corp. to a foreign company when its businesses involved national security (satellite and cell phones)? The people informed Gen. Prem Tinsulananonda, Privy Council president loyal to the King, to do something before this country becomes a failed state." I called Paison Promnui, editor of the Asian Pacific News, a Thai-language weekly in Los Angeles, to get his reaction. "It wasn't a violent coup, it was a 'soft coup,'" he said. "In the 1970s we had violent coups and the last one was 15 years ago. But now we didn't have one bullet fired. We used to struggle with military dictatorships. Now we struggle with Thaksin Power. I and many others think it is right for the military to intervene." And this from a Thai friend in San Francisco: "People in Thailand I've spoken to are very happy. The general says he is doing this for the King. I think a lot of people were scared that Thaksin would find a way back in coming elections, but now that the coup has happened everything will be all right." He echoed what other Thais I spoke to have said: "This is a new day for Thai democracy." The use of the term democracy in the context of guns, tanks and a military takeover makes me uneasy. As I watch Thais bandy about the term, I'm reminded of the times I have traveled to Asia and encountered people who think that McDonald's and Pizza Hut are quintessential American foods. I left my homeland more than 30 years ago for the United States. Over the years I've seen Thailand tussle and turn to break free of its history of bloody coups and takeovers and stick to a system where leaders hold the mandate of the people. Thais eagerly tried on these new democratic clothes in the same way they snatched up Western brands from Prada to Gucci that flooded the country during Shinawatra's term in office. When reports mounted that the prime minister abused his powers for financial gain, I was proud to see my compatriots take to the streets in protest like they had seen others do from Taipei to Rome. As the tanks rolled in on Tuesday, however, I wondered if my country had taken a step back. Others did too. "The fact that this change of government was effected through force shows that, whatever we say about having matured politically, we are basically still an extremely fragile society," wrote Suthichai Yoon, editor of the Nation, a daily newspaper in Bangkok. But as I survey the state of American democracy, I am at a loss for any advice to give my Thai cousins. We have a president who supports torture for those deemed enemies of the state. He also wants to deny some noncitizens the legal instrument of habeas corpus, which allows a detainee to challenge his or her imprisonment. And while human rights groups are condemning Thailand for using military force to exact political changes, the Bush administration is being accused of having threatened Pakistan with bombs unless they cooperated with the president's war on terrorism. Oh, and we are waging war in Iraq to secure democratic freedoms. Back in the fledgling Thai democracy, there is still hope. Thai military coup leaders say they are narrowing in on a new prime minister, whom they say they will name in two weeks. The top candidate is a lawyer, they say, someone who can rewrite the country's constitution to install greater checks and balances. New elections will follow in a year, they say. So perhaps my Thai friend was correct, and everything will be all right in my homeland. I wish I could say the same now about the United States. Albion Monitor September 22, 2006 (http://www.albionmonitor.com)	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line11
__label__wiki	0.664882	0.664882	Why TV Still Won’t Embrace the Web Quite Yet June 8, 2010 at 6:30 am PT What’s the future of TV? For the near future, it’s more TV. So says TV producer Steve Levitan. Levitan has made a bunch of money working on hit TV shows like “Just Shoot Me,” and he’s likely to make some more with ABC’s “Modern Family.” So it’s not a huge surprise to hear him make a case for the status quo. But Levitan is also a self-professed nerd who loves technology and has tried hard to figure out how to incorporate it into his TV show. He has played around with Twitter and has created special clips for Web viewers. Problem is, he says, he can’t figure out how Internet eyeballs do him any good. And that includes the two million viewers he believes watch his show every week on Hulu. One day, that’s going to change, as advertisers start to value Web viewers as much as TV viewers. But they’re not there now. Here’s Levitan explaining the state of the business at the D8 conference last week: Anyone feel differently? Happy to hear from you. And I’ll put the same question to Ricky Van Veen, the College Humor co-founder who is now trying to make TV shows at IAC’s (IACI) Notional. We’re chatting this morning at Mashable’s Media Summit in New York. Here’s a conversation we had on the topic last fall: Tagged with: ABC, advertising, clips, College Humor, D8, digital, entertainment, entertainment feature, eyeballs, Google, Hulu, IAC, Internet, Just Shoot Me, Mashable Media Summit, MediaMemo, Modern Family, New York, Notional, Peter Kafka, producer, Ricky Van Veen, Steve Levitan, television, TV, Twitter, video, Web Nobody was excited about paying top dollar for a movie about WikiLeaks. A film about the origins of Pets.com would have done better. — Gitesh Pandya of BoxOfficeGuru.com comments on the dreadful opening weekend box office numbers for “The Fifth Estate.”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line13
__label__cc	0.627772	0.372228	Follow @BonnieSCha Reviews > Mobile Apps Two Apps for Channeling a Better Web Video Experience July 4, 2013 at 6:00 am PT See More Reviews » Cute cats. Lessons on how to knit a sweater. A singing demonstration from the next Justin Bieber. Thanks to the wonderful worldwide Web, you can find videos for any of these topics, or whatever your interests might be, with a simple search. But what you might get in return is an overwhelming number of results that’s not so simple to sift through. With numerous online video services serving up results, enjoying clips can be a game of back and forth between different sites, which doesn’t make the best use of your time. This week, I checked out two mobile apps — Rockpack and Vod.io — that can help solve this problem. Often described as a “Flipboard for video,” both of these apps allow you to discover videos from around the Web and organize them all in one place. To be clear, the apps aren’t replacements for streaming video services like Netflix and Hulu Plus, where you can watch full TV shows or movies. Instead, they’re meant for consuming short clips from the likes of YouTube, Vimeo and even your social networks, and are best suited for people who view a lot of video online. Casual viewers might find there’s too much noise in these apps. As a person who watches a lot of Web clips, I found that both apps created a personal and pleasurable viewing experience, especially on a tablet. The interfaces were much more attractive than what’s offered by YouTube channel subscriptions. But they operate a little differently from each other, and neither is perfect. Launched just last week, Rockpack is a free app for the iPhone and iPad. The London-based company is working on releasing a Web version this fall, and its goal is to offer an Android app in the future. Visually, Rockpack is the more beautiful of the two apps, and the easiest to use. But it also has some limitations. To start using the app, you’ll need to create an account, or sign in using your Facebook account. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be presented with a page of “Channels,” which are basically video playlists organized by category or brand. These channels are managed by Rockpack editors, partners and celebrities, such as National Geographic and Jamie Oliver, and are a lot more specialized than Vod.io. For example, under Music, you’ll find specific video playlists like “DJ Sets” and “Beach Music” while the same channel in Vod.io only surfaces the most popular music videos from around the Web. Rockpack channels are presented in a neat grid view, with bold lettering and attractive visuals. Along the top of the screen, there is a toolbar where you can easily move among all the categories. In addition, swiping to the left brings up a Feeds page, where you can view new videos from your subscribed channels by date. Swiping to the right takes you to your profile page. Once you tap on an individual channel, it brings up the entire video catalog for that category. There you can watch clips, subscribe to that channel, share the playlist with others via email, text message or social networks, and more. The user interface is intuitive, and everything can be pretty much be done with a single tap or two. In my testing, video playback was smooth, and the app automatically plays the next clip in the queue. It would be nice, though, if there were an option to turn this feature off, since I didn’t always want to watch what was up next. Setting up your own Rockpack channel is also easy. From your profile page, you can tap on “Create New Channel” to name it and add a custom background image. I made a Surfing channel and used the app’s search function to add videos. The drawback of Rockpack is that it only pulls videos from YouTube for now. Though I found plenty of content, there were a couple of clips I couldn’t find on YouTube that I knew existed on Vimeo. It would also be nice to have the option to import content from Facebook and Twitter, since my friends and followers usually post some gems on there. Support for additional video services and social network integration are in the works, and once that happens, I can see myself using Rockpack as my go-to video app. Next is Vod.io. Also a free app, it’s available for both iOS and Android. You don’t need to create an account to use it, but I did, and connected my Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts for the reason I mentioned above. By default on the iPad app, the main page shows a carousel of five channels: Music, Entertainment, Sports, Tech and Highlights (seven, if you add Facebook and Twitter). All are populated with clips from various sources around the Web, based on things like number of views, shares, freshness and other factors, so if you like to keep abreast of what’s trending, Vod.io is your app. I also liked that when I tapped on a video that came from Facebook or Twitter, it also included any comments made by the poster, so it provided some context with the clip. Tapping the plus sign in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen gives you the ability to add more channels from Vod.io’s list of predefined categories. From each main topic, you can narrow down to more specific subcategories. There are also channels from individual sources, like Disney and Apple. In addition, you can search for and create channels based on specific terms, but there are a couple of downsides to Vod.io’s search function. First, it’s doesn’t surface individual clips. For example, when I searched for Louis C.K., it brought up results for his YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter profile — but no videos. This is by design, the company said. Second, once you select a search result, it’s automatically added to your main carousel. There’s no way to browse before adding. But Vod.io plans to fix this in the future. These issues aside, I enjoyed using Vod.io. There were no problems with video playback, and within each player are one-touch buttons that let you “like” or “dislike” a clip, share with others or save to watch later. If you love perusing the Web for video clips, Rockpack and Vod.io provide a simpler way to do so from a single app. Each has its flaws, but both offer a good viewing experience. Tagged with: Android, iPad, iPhone, mobile apps, Rockpack, smartphones, tablets, video curation, video discovery, Vod.io, Web videos Qualcomm’s Toq Smartwatch Needs More Time They’re Baaaack. Tabs Return to Yahoo Mail. 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The permanent chair is held by Australia, as host and supporting member jurisdiction of the Secretariat, and the rotating chair is appointed for a two-year term by the membership. The current Co-Chairs are Deputy Commissioner Leanne Close (Australia) and Mr. Abu Hena Mohd. Razee Hassan (Bangladesh). Deputy Commissioner Leanne Close (Australia) - appointed 2015 Leanne Close currently holds the position of Deputy Commissioner National Security in the Australian Federal Police where she is responsible for Counter-Terrorism, Protection Operations and Aviation Operations. Previously she was Deputy Commissioner Operations. This role encompassed management of Organised Crime, Crime Operations and International Operations. Leanne joined the Australian Federal Police in 1986, working in the Sydney Office from 1986 to 1996 investigating a range of Commonwealth offences including major and general frauds and serious drug importations and attained her Detective Designation. In 1996 she was promoted to Sergeant. Soon after, Leanne transferred to the AFP College in Canberra for six years. In 2002, Leanne moved to ACT Policing performing several leadership roles. In early 2009, Leanne moved to the role of National Manager Protection and was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in July 2009. In 2012, Leanne was transferred to the role of National Manager Human Resources, which she held for two and a half years. In 2014, Leanne held the position of National Manager Aviation, prior to her promotion to Deputy Commissioner. In 2005, Leanne was awarded the Australian Police Medal. Leanne was conferred with a Masters of Educational Leadership in 2001. She also has two Graduate Certificates in Professional Development Education and Applied Management, and a Certificate IV in Training: Workplace Trainer (Category 2). Mr. Abu Hena Mohd. Razee Hassan (Bangladesh) - appointed 2018 Mr. Abu Hena Mohammad Razee Hassan was appointed the Head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on 23 January 2012. As the Head of BFIU, Mr. Hassan has played a lead role in developing a sound and effective anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime in Bangladesh. He is the Member Secretary of the National Coordination Committee on AML/CFT, and a member of the Working Committee on AML/CFT and the Anti-Militancy and De-Radicalization Committee. He is also the convener of the Central Task Force for Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Mr. Hassan played a significant role in exiting Bangladesh from the FATF ICRG process and obtaining Egmont Group membership. He has coordinated the national effort for the successful completion of the APG’s third round evaluation of Bangladesh in 2016. He has led the Bangladesh delegation on several occasions in APG, FATF, Egmont and other international events on AML/CFT. Mr. Hassan joined the Bangladesh Bank (the Central Bank of Bangladesh) in 1981. In his 37 year career, he has served and supervised the functions of various departments of the Bangladesh Bank including banking regulation and policy, off-site and on-site supervision, monetary policy and exchange rate policy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Bank, a member of the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh Governing Body and the Chair of Executive Committee of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management. Mr. Hassan graduated with honors and obtained a post-graduate degree in economics from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. He has also obtained a Masters in Economic Development from Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, USA. 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__label__wiki	0.551934	0.551934	I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky come tumbling down Recently, an Iranian cleric Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi blamed the spate of earthquakes on women's scandalous behavior. Now women are being urged to put that theory to the test by donning low cut tops and short shorts on Monday April 26 to see if they can spark a tremor. The campaign to trigger a 'Boobquake' was begun by American student Jennifer McCreight who has so far got 40,000 people to sign up to the idea on a special Facebook page (where another 150,000 have been invited) and has attracted a large following on Twitter. She decided to take action after reading Sedighi's comments last Friday, when he told a prayer meeting: "Many women who do not dress modestly... lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which (consequently) increases earthquakes." He went on to ask. "What can we do to avoid being buried under the rubble? There is no other solution but to take refuge in religion and to adapt our lives to Islam's moral codes." McCreight, who is an atheist, responded with a call to arms announcing that she would be wearing the "most cleavage-showing shirt I own" on Monday. "I encourage other female skeptics to join me and embrace the supposed supernatural power of their breasts," she said. "Or short shorts, if that's your preferred form of immodesty. "With the power of our scandalous bodies combined, we should surely produce an earthquake," she said. "If not, I'm sure Sedighi can come up with a rational explanation for why the ground didn't rumble. And if we really get through to him, maybe it'll be one involving plate tectonics." The 22-year-old science student at Purdue University in Indiana said that on Monday, after changing out of her immodest clothes, she would look at the earth's seismic activity and compare it to the norm. "If an earthquake reduces only my bedroom to rubble, I'd also take that as sufficient evidence for God's wrath. I'm not too worried," she said. McCreight said that there was a serious reason for her attempts to trigger a tremor. She explained: "I think people were fed up with ridiculous anti-science and anti-women claims like the one made by Sedighi, and sometimes light-hearted mockery is the best solution." Labels: earthquakes, Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line16
__label__wiki	0.848526	0.848526	The Oldest Religious Band in America Emily McArthur October 1 1908 The Oldest Religious Band in America Emily McArthur October 1 1908 The Children of Peace, Founded by David Willson, of York County, Installed the First Pipe Organ Ever Built in Canada, While a Brass Band, Organized in 1820, Discoursed Sacred Music During the Services — The Erection of the Magnificent Temple at Sharon, Which Still Stands, Occupied Six Years in Building, Contains Nearly 3000 Panes of Glass and Has a Symbolic Meaning Attached to all Its Parts. Emily McArthur THE first pipe organ ever built in Canada and the first brass band organized in the Dominion were leading features of worship with “The Children of Peace,” organized by the late David Willson, of York County, in 1814, and believed to be the oldest religious band on the American continent. Although this novel sect has become extinct, some of its quaint structures still stand as memories of a-devoted leader and faithful Christian worker. Tourists passing Sharon on the line of the Metropolitan Railway are invariably attracted by a unique and well proportioned building and make many inquiries relating to the history of those who worshipped there in large numbers in other days. The Temple, which even to-day is the wonder and admiration of all who see it, and the Meeting House surrounded by its colonnade of pillars, remain as they looked over half a century ago, although weather beaten and showing the visible marks of time. The Music Hall and Square House have been removed. The three-storey Temple, with its dome surmounted by a gilded ball on which is inscribed the word “peace,” with its 2,952 panes of glass in the windows and spires, and its emblematic altar and music gallery is visited by sight-seers and travelers from far and near. Various articles having appeared at sundry times, regarding the religious society called “The Children of Peace,” which have only been true in part, or unwittingly calculated to mislead the public mind in forming a true conception of the founder and his adherents, the writer will endeavor to give not an elaborate, but a' true history of its inception, rise and progress, together with interesting matters connected therewith; also correct dates, and the explanation of some things attributed to them, not altogether clear to the public mind, which gained partial credence, and were not considered as reflecting very much credit on the society. The writer is not entering upon a defence of their religious belief, but merely wishes to give their history as it is, leaving an intelligent public to draw its own inferences. As regards their customs and manner of living, much has been said to their discredit, which was utterly untrue, and it is but doing justice to their memories to explain those actions of their lives which have been wholly misunderstood and accepted as truth by a misinformed public. David Willson, the founder of this society, was born of Irish parentage in Duchess County, New York, June 7, 1778. His father died when the subject of this narrative was very young, so that the period of his education was limited to less than one year. While in his minority, he, with his brother, the late John J. Willson, father of Mrs. C. Doan, Aurora, were engaged on a sailing vessel that sailed between New York and the West India Islands. What length of time he was engaged in this business is not now known His brother continued to follow the business for some length of time after David Willson discontinued his part or interest in it. In the mean time he married before attaining bis majority, and by the earnest solicitations of his wife was induced to leave the West India route and emigrate to Canada, which they did in the year 1801. They suffered a severe loss on crossing Lake Ontario. The craft on which they took passage was wrecked, they escaped with their lives, but all their baggage was lost ; all they possessed, on arriving at Toronto was the rim of a spinning v/heel, and the clothes they had on. On arriving in Toronto, he applied for, and obtained a Crown deed of the farm in East Gwillimbury (which is now owned, and occupied by his grand-son, Mr. Abb Willson, one of our most prominent men). He and his wife walked up what is now Yonge Street, at that time a blazed road through an almost dense forest, carried their two little sons, John D. and Israel. Their third son was born Aug. 22, 1802, the first white child born in the Township of East Gwillimbury and his cradle was a rough hewn sap-trough, but eventually he became one of the leading men of his time and age, but to our subject. From his earlier years, David Willson was much given to religious contemplation, and sometime after his arrival in this country, he became a member of the society of “Friends,” taking quite an active part in their meetings. Entertaining, however, some peculiar views on religious points, which the Friends did not consider orthodox, he was dismissed from that body, and on his withdrawal a number, six it is said, who entertained similar views, also left the society and attached themselves to Mr. Willson, who became their leader This was the nucleus of the church afterwards founded by him, and the early combination of the little band known as “The Children of Peace,” which began to hold its meetings for worship in 1814. They differed from the Quakers in several peculiarities, were fond of music and introduced both vocal and instrumental in their devotional ex ercises, were not obliged to conform tc any particular style of dress, and no religious tests were required as a standard of faith or godliness. Their first meetings were held in Mr Willson’s private house, and later on in a log building, which stood upon the site of the present meeting house, until their first church was built in 1819, afterwards known as the Music Hall. It was 40 ft square at the base, 16 ft. high, one storey, no upper room, a door in the centre on each of the four sides and two windows each side of the four doors, each window containing twenty-four panes of glass. It was painted white, the roof being supported by large columns painted a light green. The first feast was held in 1818, as a harvest home dinner, prepared by the wives and mothers, and was partaken of in the open air, on the site where the Music Hall stood, and was afterwards instituted as the feast of the “first fruits” corresponding to “Lammas Day. In 1820 a brass band of music was organized in connection with the society, which is the oldest brass band in Canada, and which performed a sacred piece of music during service. A pipe organ was also added to the service during the same year, the builder being Mr. Richard Coates, of Toronto, who was a bandmaster in the British Army at the battle of Waterloo and in the Peninsular Wars. This was the first pipe organ built in Canada and had two barrels, ten tuneon each barrel. Mr. Richard Coates was teacher of the band when organized, he taught each member to perform on his special instrument. This continued for some length of time. The late Jesse Doan, brother of the late Charles Doan, of Aurora, and father of Mrs. Col. Wayling, of Sharon, was the first recognized leader, the time of his appointment is not known, but he continued to lead until September, 1866, when through failing health he resigned, and transferred the leadership to his nephew, Mr. J. D. Graham. Jesse Doan made a specialty in the clarionet, of which instrument he was thoroughly master A number of the members of the band purchased silver instruments in New York, from 1864 to 1867 inclusive, each member owning his own instrument. The two large brass horns owned b; Charles Graham and George M. Doan were particularly fine, and were pur- c hased at a cost of $125 and $141 respectively. All the members of the band thoroughly understanding the different scales, would transpose the music as they played, thereby saving the trouble of re writing the original score in a different key, if so required. It has been said by competent judges to be the most perfect in tone, time and execution of any amateur band in Canada. They also cultivated their talent for singing at a very early date, 1819, and had the best teachers engaged that were available at that time. The first Professor obtainable was Mr. Daniel Cory, Of Boston, whom they engaged for the purpose. lie commenced his duties January 11, 1846, and then a systematic training in all the rudiments of singing was engaged in with black-board and all conveniences required. This continued for over two years. The surrounding country joined with the Davidites in the school exercises which wrere conducted in the large room above in the meeting house. Mr. Cory held two grand concerts during his engagement here, one in February, 1847, ^1C other in the summer, both given in the meeting house, which was filled with an audience that fully appreciated the entertainment. In the winter of 1818 a school was organized. the term at that time beim ‘‘Girls’ House,” young ladies from about 12 years of age and upwards were placed there to be taught thorough house-keeping and house work, such as spinning both wool and flax, sewing, knitting, and cooking in all its branches. The first building utilized for this purpose was a log house that stood near where the residence of the late Hugh D. Willson now stands. As the number of applicants increased it was necessary to build a house for the purpose. They built a more commodious one where the residence of Mr. John Wasley now is, nearly opposite the Methodist Church. This was in full operation for a number of years, until each one and all married, and left for homes of their own. Up to and during this period the society had greatly increased in numbers, and educational facilities were ii a very crude state. They decided to erect a still larger building, which was about 30 feet square, two storeys high, and was known as the “square house” and stood on what is now Airs. E. Ale Arthur’s garden, opposite the meeting house. This institution would now be termed a Ladies’ Seminary, a large number of young ladies, not only of this, but of other denominations here received a practical edu cation. This educational institution was what has given rise to the report that David Willson kept a harem, and the inmates were his concubines, but a baser calumny was never uttered on an honest purpose, as many who are yet living can testify. Another matter may be explained here, and that is, why the young women were dressed in white on the feast days, at that time many were in very moderate circumstances and one of Mr. Willson’s mottoes being “Equality,” he suggested white as the color of their dresses, it being the emblem of purity, and the ma- terial inexpensive placed it within the reach of all. In 1825 they began the erection of the Temple, which has long been the wonder and admiration of all who have seen it. It is a three-storey structure 75 ft. in height, surmounted by a gilded ball, on which is inscribed the word “Peace.” The first or ground storey, which is the auditorium, is sixty feet square. The second or middle storey is a music gallery where the band rendered a selection of music while the congregation were entering the building. The third storey is a dome, from which there is an open space to the ground floor. In the centre on the first floor stands a small finely finished structure, built by the late John Doan called the Altar, and which occupied 365 days in building, and like the Temple, is square and contains the Holy Bible. It stands on twelve gilded pillars, representing the twelve apostles and is emblematical of the religion of Christ, on the four corners of each storey of the Temple, a spire is placed, making twelve in all, and when illuminated is symbolical of the twelve apostles going out into the world to preach the salvation of Christ to the people. Air. Willson had a symbolic meaning attached to each and every part of the Temple. AYe will give it in his own words as the writer heard him repeat it. “My meaning for the three-storeys is to represent the Trinity. Being square at base meant to deal on the square with all peop-le. The door in the centre on each of the four sides is to let the people come in from the east and the west, the north and south on equal and the same footing. The equal number of windows on each side of every door is to let the north and the south on equal and the same on all the people herein assembled. The four pillars at each corner of the Altar, with the words Faith, Hope, Love andCharity, inscribed on them are the four cardinal virtues, which are the foundation, or in other words the principles on which it is built. The Golden Ball on the top storey with the word “Peace” inscribed meant peace to the world.” On the evening of the first Friday ir each September, the Temple was illumin- ated for divine worship, and presented a very beautiful appearance when lighted there being 2,952 panes of glass in the windows and spires. The illumination of the building was intended to represent Christianity enlightening the darkened understanding of the mind. The following day the feast of the “first fruits,” was celebrated and another service in the Temple, followed by a dinner provided in the meeting house. During the afternoon the band rendered ; number of selections on the green in front of the meeting house, or, in othet words, an open-air concert. The members also held a feast the first Saturday in June, at first in honor of David Willson’s birthday, afterwards instituted as “the passover.” The building was intended to be used fifteen times during the year, never aí any time for Sunday worship, viz. : service on the last Saturday of each month, when the members made contributions for charitable purposes. It has generally been supposed that this occupied 7 year: in building, after King Solomon’s Temple, but such wras not the case, as it wras begun in 1825, and the first service was held in it October 29, 1831, making the period of erection six years. It was painted white with green facings. At the time and during the erectior of the Temple, it was proposed to ere> what is known as the Study, which wa erected in 1829. This though of small dimensions, is one to excite interest fron an architectural point of view. This building, like the meeting house, is surrounded by a colonnade of pillars, 10 in number, the measurement of the colonnade being 24 ft. long, 16 ft. 6 in. wide. The body of the building, 16 ft. long, St ft. wide and one storey high, a door in centre on east and west sides, twelve small spires on the roof and twelve windows, four on each side, two at each end and painted like the Temple, wrhite with green facings. This structure wras finished and the opening took place in September of the same year. They had scats placed in front of the building to accom modate the large gathering of friends that availed themselves of the pleasure. The time was spent in speeches and sing- ing, and social intercourse all in harmony with the occasion, and so the afternoon passed away. Later on, the second pipe organ, also built by Mr. R. Coates, with three bar)rels attached to it, ten tunes on each barrel, was put in, and the music produced by this organ was the old time ballads, such as “Blue Bells of Scotland,” “Henry’s Cottage Maid,” “Water Painted from the Sea,” “Loch-a-Bar no More,” thirty tunes in all. The tone of this organ was particularly sweet and very harmonious to the ear. The ladies in connection with the society made white, plain muslin curtains ta drape the organ ; they formed a point at the top, and reached to the' floor, slightly drawn or parted in front, and trimmed with blue ribbon, which had a most pleasing effect. The windows were drap- ed in white corded muslin, valances cord and tassels, a bright scarlet valance was fastened around the inside above the windows. It was neat, plain and very attractive. This was the decoration of the Study, at that time. At this time, the members still increasing in numbers, it was decided to build a more commodious church for Sunday worship, which resulted in the building of the Meeting house, a structure 100 ft. long by 50 it. wide, surrounded by a colonnade of pillar This building was painted a light yellow with green facings, and has a large room upstairs for Sabbath Schools, and band rehearsals. The main part of the build ing which was used for service contains another, the third pipe organ, placed here in 1848, built also by Mr. Richard Coates. In this.place worship was held every Sunday after the following manner: Organ voluntary, sacred piece by the band, reading the scripture, hymn by the choir, prayer, anthem, sermon, hymn, closing voluntary by the organ. Service was also held on Christmas morning at 5 a.m., when the house wa: lighted by a candle being placed in each window both above and below, follower by a free breakfast, service again at 1 a.m., followed by the Christmas offerto? ■ and dinner. The 5 a.m. service was in commemoration of the Saviour’s birth at that time in the morning. In this building the feasts were held ; prior to this in the open air in the Temple field. This church was commenced in 1834, finished and dedicated in the summer of 1842, the month and date not now known. During the early times of this society, it was the custom for a number to go to Toronto and Markham Township to hold a Sunday service, a written sermon being left at home to be read by one of their members. Revival meetings were unknown among them, neither had they any other minister than David Willson, and his service was at all times given free. While he always maintained “The laborer was worthy of his hire,” he was averse to high salaries being paid to ministers, preferring rather to give the surplus to the poor, and so this little body grew and thrived, gaining for them- selves a reputation for morality, uprigh dealing and honesty of purpose and belief, never asking for assistance outside their own congregation. As Mr. Willson once wrote, “Our wants are few and simple,” and thus they passed their livein helping one another and the poor around them, in their own unostentatious way of serving their Creator They did their life’s work and quietly passed away in the hope of their reward in the great hereafter. Upon the completion of their numerous buildings the society continued to flourish until the death of David Willson, which occurred on January 19, 1866, at the age of 87 years, 7 months, and 12 days. His remains were interred beside his life partner, in the cemetery one mile south of Sharon, and not in a vault under the Study as was reported by many at the time of his death. The reading of the serviqe devolved upon his oldest son, John David Willson, David Willson having left a number of sermons, prayers and hymns on record. After this the society began to fail in numbers, many moved away and others identified themselves with other churches. At this time the society has become extinct. The churches still stand as a monument to the memory of the departed. The Music Hall, and Square 'House were both removed some years ago. 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__label__wiki	0.723718	0.723718	Investing in the dark Even many mutual-fund sales representatives lack a detailed understanding of the products they sell JONATHAN HARRIS January 27 1997 Investing in the dark JONATHAN HARRIS January 27 1997 Deidre Gelowitz has been squirrelling away her savings for almost 10 years. The 34-year-old Saskatoon dental office manager is aiming to have enough money to retire by the time she is 50. But even though most of her savings are in mutual funds, Gelowitz readily admits that her knowledge of the topic is sketchy. ‘To be honest, I find it boring—mutual funds and stuff like that,” says Gelowitz. “That’s why I don’t know very much.” Gelowitz is not alone. A recent survey by Torontobased Marketing Solutions, conducted for the mutual-fund industry, found that most investors have only a limited understanding of investment issues. Eighty-five per cent gave an incorrect answer when asked to define a no-load fund—a fund for which buyers do not pay a sales commission. In addition, 88 per cent did not know the definition of “book value” and 62 per cent were unaware that the funds in which they invest charge them an annual management fee. To some extent, that level of ignorance is probably a result of the mutual-fund industry’s rapid growth. Since 1990, the industry has exploded from $35 billion in assets to $212 billion today. The number of choices would overwhelm even an experienced investor: there are now more than 1,300 funds on the Canadian market—a 160-per-cent increase from 1990. “There’s a lot of confusion, and I think it’s information overload,” says Rob Killeen, a broker and vice-president of Midland Walwyn Capital Inc. in London, Ont. “People are really getting confused about simple things such as management fees, noload funds, deferred-load funds, and how they all work.” Kim Buitenhuis, executive vice-president of Marketing Solutions, points out that of the estimated 4.5 million Canadian households that invest in mutual funds, almost half have jumped on the fund bandwagon in the past three years. “When you have a large group of consumers who are new to a category,” she adds, “you can assume that they will have less of an understanding than someone who has already been through the ups and downs.” The lack of consumer knowledge worries many industry observers. “It poses significant problems if you have a downturn in the market,” says Buitenhuis. “It leaves the industry vulnerable to angry consumers.” Alan Wolfson, president of CT Funds, the mutual-fund subsidiary of Canada Trust, concurs: “Customers have to understand there is a risk side as well as a reward side.” Even many fund executives and sales representatives acknowledge that the industry could do a better job of educating investors. Often, consumers who go looking for basic information on the risks associated with their funds walk away empty-handed. “On the documentation side, we could go a long way to help people out,” says Killeen. He adds that a typical prospectus—a legal document that describes how a fund invests and what fees it charges—contains information “that is too detailed, too complicated. It should be broken down into simple English.” But no matter how well the information is presented, there is no guarantee that investors will pay attention to it. Randy Orford, a 32-year-old produce buyer in Chilliwack, B.C., began buying funds from his broker three years ago, but has never once read a prospectus. Nor does he intend to. Like many investors, Orford leaves the task of deciphering the data to his adviser. “Even if I understood the prospectus, I still wouldn’t read it,” says Orford. Given their low level of knowledge, most Canadians are left scrambling for coherent investment advice. In the Marketing Solutions survey, 71 per cent of respondents said that they rely on their broker, financial planner, fund company or bank to help them decide which mutual funds to purchase. Rod Gallant, a 26-year-old armed forces corporal, says he depends on his bank in Oromocto, N.B., for advice. “The bank explains what different mutual funds are out there to buy, and basically, I go on their word,” says Gallant, who, according to the poll, is among the 33 per cent of investors whose main source of financial advice is a bank, trust company or credit union. Unfortunately for those investors, bank employees themselves are often not well-informed about mutual funds. During 1996, representatives of Marketing Solutions paid 2,600 visits to bank and trust company branches across Canada and questioned sales Marketing Solutions Poll QJn the past 12 months, how many • hours have you spent reviewing your investments and informing yourself about different investment options? I Less than an hour Kill) 1 to 5 hours I 5 to 10 hours 10 to 20 hours EB More than 20 hours representatives about particular funds offered by those institutions. Eleven per cent of the sales representatives did not know whether the fund in question carried management fees or what those fees were, 26 per cent did not know whether investors would be taxed on their funds, and 57 per cent did not know who managed the fund. On average, says Buitenhuis, about a third of the information provided by bank and trust company employees is incorrect. Simon Lewis, president of the mutual-fund arm of the Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Trust, is well aware of the problem. “It’s not something that is a big surprise at all,” says Lewis, adding that the bank is now trying to bring its 9,000 salespeople up to speed. Buitenhuis attributes the knowledge gap to a res cent shift in the banks’ approach to § marketing funds. ‘The attitude of z many institutions was, ‘We don’t d give out advice. We lay out the buffet and let people choose what they like.’ ” Clearly, says Buitenhuis, that is not enough. Another problem is the paltry amount of time most Canadian investors spend thinking about their investments. In the Maclean’s/Marketing Solutions poll, 51 per cent of respondents said they spent fewer than five hours last year reviewing their financial options. Only 19 per cent devoted more than 20 hours to the task. Q.HOW knowledgeable would you • say you are as an investor? I Extremely knowledgeable I Fairly I Somewhat I Not very I Not at all Rod Gallant says he spends “probably about 15 to 20 minutes” at the bank each year deciding what funds to buy. Andrew Scipio del Campo, president of Scotia Securities Inc., is baffled by the public’s aversion to studying. ‘We spend a lot of time watching television, and we spend so little time on our financial health,” says Scipio del Campo. “You can’t do this for an hour in February and expect that will take care of it.” Clearly, Canadian investors need to spend more time on their homework. MONEY/COVER THE BEST AND WORST MUTUAL FUNDS January 1997 By ROSS LAVER Building wealth the smart way Canada’s prophets of profit January 1997 By JENNIFER WELLS The voice of reform January 1997 By JOHN SCHOFIELD Pulling the plug January 1997 By LUKE FISHER, JOHN DeMONT The latest twist in phone fraud October 1996 By JONATHAN HARRIS Profiting from health-care cuts August 1996 By JONATHAN HARRIS The Big Brother solution March 1996 By JONATHAN HARRIS	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line20
__label__wiki	0.85331	0.85331	Ramzan kareem This festive season, Nepali Muslims pray for greater representation and equality TRISHNA RANA PICS: BIKRAM RAI It's 12 noon on Friday. A steady stream of men in white caps emerges from Jamal, Durbar Marg and Kamaladi and converges at the Nepali Jame Masjid and Kashmiri Takia Masjid to offer Friday prayers known as Jumma. The two mosques are 500 m apart, and on a regular Friday are fairly crowded. But on five Fridays during the holy month of Ramzan in August, they are teeming with devotees. The women, far less in number, have a smaller, separate prayer hall (pic, right). Once Jumma is over, most return to their daily chores while some take time-off to shop at the Jame Market. For four weeks every year, Nepali Muslims who form up to seven per cent of the population, observe Ramzan by fasting from dawn until sunset. This year's Ramzan falls between 20 July and 19-20 August (depending on the sighting of the new moon). Families start their day at three in the morning to have sehri, a heavy pre-fast meal to last the day. At about 7PM they break their roja (fast) with dates, lime juice, fruits, sewai, samosa, pakoda, beaten rice, and chickpeas. After maghrib (the evening prayer) families usually sit down for more elaborate meals with pulao, kheer and sweets. For those who cannot make it home on time to break their fast, the mosques serve iftar meals every evening. "We not only abstain from food and water, but all worldly pleasures and negative thoughts. Ramzan teaches us the right way to conduct ourselves during the remaining 11 months," explains Gulam Rasul Shahi, chairman of the Islamic Federation of Nepal. The festival also helps break down class barriers. For 30 days the privileged understand what it means to be hungry, and the better off are required to give a certain amount of their income and wealth as zakat (charity) to madrasas, underprivileged relatives or to the poor and homeless. "Rich, poor, young, old, everyone sits together and is served the same meal," adds high-school teacher Sominda Thebe. Ramzan, however, is not only a Muslim celebration. Like Dasain it brings the larger community together and in districts with substantial Muslim populations like Kapilbastu, Parsa, Bara and Sunsari the holiday mood is palpable. Stores are decked up, office hours are made more flexible, and Hindu neighbours and friends are invited to join iftar and eid celebrations. "Non-Muslim Nepalis have always taken interest in the festival, they ask about our customs and are generally very respectful even in the days before we became a secular state," explains Nabila Banu, a 23-year-old student. "When I was in college, my friends insisted on having dinner only after I broke my roja and changed their dinner timings and at the place where I currently intern, my co-workers make it a point not to eat in front of me." Despite this, Nepal's Muslims are among the most marginalised groups in Nepal. Adult literacy among Muslims is only 30 per cent, compared to 57 per cent overall. Few Muslims in the Tarai own land, and most work as farm hands. The group is under-represented at the national level and lacks a strong political presence. "Our condition is worse than the Dalits," says Muhammad Zakir, general secretary of the National Muslim Struggle Alliance which is a coalition of 30 Muslim organisations. "The state refuses to accept our religious laws. There are maybe about five Muslim civil servants in positions of power. In other parties, Muslims are just token members." Despite progress in inclusion, Muslim leaders are disappointed that their voice has been drowned out by the demands of the Madhesi and Janajati movement. "Yes many of us are Madhesis, but our language is different, our culture is different and our needs are different too so we want to be recognised as a separate identity. We are not only asking for religious rights, we also want our political and economic rights to be addressed," Zakir told Nepali Times. Muslim leaders say Nepal's secular republic status is just a fa�ade, and Nepali law still forbids people from preaching their faith. "The leaders make revolutionary speeches, but in reality they are narrow-minded and too greedy to share power," says the chairman of the National Muslim Federation, Taj Mohammad Miya. While the demands and concerns of the community are real, there is no single 'Muslim voice' or 'Muslim movement' in Nepal. The community is heterogeneous, and divided along regional, and linguistic lines, sects, places of origin, and economic background. Nepali Muslim women find themselves doubly marginalised within the community (see below). Money, modernity and madrasas, SABIR ANSARI in BIRGUNJ Faced with lack of funds and state support, madrasas struggle to survive and reinvent themselves Muslims want identity, representation Tracing roots Over the centuries, Muslims from different parts of the subcontinent and Tibet have made Nepal their home. More than 95 per cent of Nepali Muslims live in the Tarai. Some communities in the Tarai settled there even before unification in 1770. The Ranas brought in tillers to clear forests in the 19th century, and in the 20th century landowners were invited to oversee the administration and finances of the newly-cultivable land. The Muslims in the Valley can be divided into three broad categories. Kashmiri Muslims got here in the 1500s during the time of King Ratna Malla. They worked as scribes and interpreters, manufacturers, musicians and even courtesans in the Malla court. Today, the Kashmiris are the most educated, well-off and dominant Muslims in the Valley who own businesses and are even in politics. The second migration to Kathmandu took place during the mid-1600s when Muslims from northern India came to Nepal during Pratap Malla's rule. The 'Hindustani' Muslims are adherents of the Deobandi school and follow the Quran more strictly than the Kashmiris. They own the Nepali Jame Masjid. Muslim migrants from Tibet came mainly after the Chinese annexation in 1950. In the central and western hills, Muslims came in as early as the 1600s, brought in by the kings to make weapons. They are now known as Churautes, or bangle sellers. A smaller group of Muslims from Bangladesh of Bihari origin who fled to Nepal during the 1970-71 war are settled in the eastern Tarai. Most eventually migrated to Pakistan, but many stayed behind. Beneath it all SEEMA KHAN The 2006 Jana Andolan propelled Nepal's marginalised communities into the national mainstream. Muslim men became visible, and there has been a trickledown effect on women as well. We had five Muslim women CA members and the National Women's Commission is currently headed by a Muslim woman. Muslim women, however, are still at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder. Only nine per cent of Muslim women are literate. Many parents, especially in the rural areas, don't send their daughters to schools because they don't want them to wear skirts or be in co-ed classrooms. Women shouldn't be made to sacrifice education for religious reasons. There is a lot of double standards within our community, too. The men want the state to recognise Muslim Family Law, but when we ask them why women are prohibited from inheriting property, they point to the National Code even when Islamic law clearly allows women to inherit property from parents and husbands. Also those who advocate that women dress modestly, and maintain decorum are usually the ones who are indecent. NGOs and political parties have played a big role in making Muslim women more visible and bringing their struggles into the public sphere. However, there is still a tendency among NGOs to include Muslim women for tokenism to please their donors. Community organisations are the most effective in improving the capabilities of the women. Opening a women's department in a political party, or making women members of central committees are not enough. Women have to be part of the decision-making process and need to be groomed for future leadership, only then will there be real progress. www.nmwws.org.np Seema Khan is founder and chairperson of Nepal Muslim Women Welfare Society	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line21
__label__wiki	0.708753	0.708753	Best classic rock concerts and tours to see in 2019 Classic rock is very much modern in 2019. Some of the biggest names in the classic rock genre are on tour next year, giving music fans a chance to see legends at work all over the country. Check out some of the top classic rock concerts scheduled for 2019, and click the artist names below to get your tickets before they sell out and leave you missing these awesome tours! The Rolling Stones are touring arenas around the country in 2019, and it may be the most anticipated tour of the year. They’re going to be playing some massive stadiums, which is exactly where you’d want to see a Rolling Stones show. Just imagine them blasting some of their biggest hits and sharing that experience with thousands of other fans. This is the first time that the Stones have played in the United States since 2016, and they’re only visiting 13 cities, so this is a pretty rare opportunity. Click here to get tickets now. Elton John is on what the legendary singer is billing as his final tour. Accordingly, before he steps away from his piano, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour is hitting almost every major market in the United States and a few stops in Canada. The first leg of his North American tour runs until mid-March and then he added a second run starting in September. And in true Elton John style, the tour is full of glitz and glam: look at its setup! This will be a tour to remember, so click here to get tickets before you forget. Fans whose tastes are more heavy metal than soft rock will want to check out the new Judas Priest tour. The Grammy Award-winning rockers are only touring in North America for two months, but they’re visiting some great venues like the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. They’re also playing some fresh music along with their hits; their tour is named after their latest album Firepower, which includes the awesome single “No Surrender.” The band still knows how to bring down the house, so join their party by getting tickets here. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger is also planning his last tour in 2019. Seger just added five more shows to his farewell tour, which takes place next spring, including what should be a huge show at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. That’s one of the most epic venues in the country and Seger is sure to fill it with all of his hits and all the stories he can tell from a lifetime in classic rock. He’s not only a great singer, but a great storyteller and this will be his final hurrah. Don’t miss the last chances music fans have to see him live; get your tickets for Seger’s final tour here. Having released his album Egypt Station this fall, McCartney is also touring stadiums in 2019. That means audiences will get to hear his most recent music at venues like Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and Petco Park in San Diego, and surely he’ll play some of his classic hits as well. Anyone who’s seen him live (or watched his recent live video from New York, which you can play above) knows that only half the fun of a McCartney concert is the music; he has a great personality, too, and has as much fun as the audience. His shows are a blast, so get tickets here and see one for yourself. Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2019. That’s an impressive milestone, so it makes sense that the band would want to hit the road and share it with the fans who have made it possible. Only a handful of their tour dates are in the United States, though, so music fans will want to click here and snap up tickets as quickly as possible. Just seven of their 2019 shows are in North America and they’re only stopping in three states: California, Tennessee and Illinois. If you’re in one of those markets, take advantage and go see them live next spring. Dead & Company are continuing to rock on next year, with Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Billy Kreutzmann embarking on their sixth tour since forming in 2015. Like other acts on this list, they’re targeting stadiums for their shows. They’re coming to Wrigley Field in Chicago and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Hart has made clear that they’re not recording any new music so the 2019 tour is the only way for Dead & Company fans to enjoy them. Click here to get tickets and don’t wait, because the band set a new record for attendance at Wrigley Field last year. Bestconcertrock Netflix series worth watching right now Most Influential Rock Bands Of All Time The Best Music Videos of 2018 Amaryllis Theatre by Themebeez	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line22
__label__cc	0.700252	0.299748	“May the God of Samuel Pearce be my God!” January 30, 2015 Garry Weaver By Michael A.G. Haykin Samuel Pearce’s (1766–1799) only pastoral charge was at Cannon Street Baptist Church, Birmingham, England. Here he labored for the conversion of many of the illiterate poor of Birmingham who had been drawn to the city because of work in the factories of the Industrial Revolution. He saw some 335 converted and baptized during his ten-year ministry. His passion for the lost found outlet in other venues: preaching in neighboring villages; writing tracts for Muslim sailors and dock workers in London; ardently supporting the first missionary society, the Baptist Missionary Society that sent William Carey to India in 1793 (Carey was one of his closest friends); going on an arduous mission to Ireland for six weeks and preaching to Roman Catholics. In short, his friend Andrew Fuller saw him as a paradigm of missionary spirituality. No wonder Fuller prayed: “May the God of Samuel Pearce be my God!” Michael A.G. Haykin is the director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He also serves as Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Haykin and his wife Alison have two grown children, Victoria and Nigel. In 18th Century, Andrew Fuller, Baptist Life & Thought, Biblical Spirituality, Eminent Christians, Great Quotes, Prayer Judson’s Baptismal Prayer September 10, 2014 Steve Weaver By Evan D. Burns The first American missionary to Burma, Adoniram Judson (1788-1850), wrote a number of different kinds of tracts, some of which have never been translated before into English. For my Ph.D. dissertation research, I have managed the translation project of a few of his untranslated Burmese tracts. It is fascinating to read them for the first time in English. For instance, in one of his practical tracts for church order and discipleship, The Septenary, Judson suggested this prayer as part of the closing liturgy for the baptism service: Prayer to be said before baptism…. O almighty and everlasting God, who has great compassion; previously I/we had worshiped and followed the wrong god and have transgressed against our Saviour and have sinned. By your grace I/we repent and confess my/our sins. Referring to the fact that those who believe in Jesus Christ and took baptism will be saved, with faith I/we ask to be baptized. As body filth is washed off by water may my/our conscience be washed off by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Like the dead body of flesh is buried in the ground through baptism, die as son of the world and in coming out of the water help me/us to resurrect as new person of heaven. The person who takes baptism must discard wrong religion and worship the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit till the end of days. Rejecting own preference, bear the cross and follow Jesus Christ. I/we promise to try and put into effect all the principles a believer should follow. Grant upon me/us the Holy Spirit so that I/we do not break my/our promise and abide with the principles all the days of my/our life/lives. I/we reverently pray that when I/we pass away from this world let me/us be at thy foot together with the saints enjoying the never-ending heavenly riches, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.[1] [1]Adoniram Judson, The Septenary, or Seven Manuals, 2nd ed. (Maulmain: American Baptist Mission Press, 1836), 66-67. Evan D. Burns (Ph.D. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is on faculty at Asia Biblical Theological Seminary, and he lives in Southeast Asia with his wife and twin sons. They are missionaries with Training Leaders International. In 19th Century, Baptist Life & Thought, Church History, Eminent Christians, Great Quotes, Prayer Fuller’s Sketch of the Lord’s Prayer August 8, 2014 Steve Weaver Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) was a skillful pastor-theologian. He was also a soul physician who knew how to guide God’s people into a deeper knowledge of Christ. Below is an example of Fuller’s ability to unfold the principles and meaning of Scripture in a way that is clear, practical, and faithful to the text. Fuller summarizes the Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:9-15) with a few simple observations:[1] If in anything we need Divine instruction, it is in drawing near to God. It does not appear to have been Christ’s design to establish a form of prayer, nor that it was ever so used by the disciples; but merely a brief directory as to the matter and manner of it. Such a directory was adapted not only to instruct, but to encourage Christians in their approaches to God. First, The character under which we are allowed to draw near to the Lord of heaven and earth.—“Our Father.” Secondly, The place of the Divine residence.—“Our Father, who art in heaven.” Thirdly, The social principle which pervades the prayer.—“Our Father—forgive us,” etc. Fourthly, The brevity of it.—“Use not vain repetitions, but in this manner pray ye.” Fifthly, The order of it.—Our attention is first directed to those things which are of the first importance, and which are fundamental to those which follow. As there are three petitions in respect of God’s name and cause in the world, so there are three which regard our own immediate wants; one of which concerns those which are temporal, and the other two those which are spiritual. “Give us this day (or day by day) our daily bread.” Bread comprehends all the necessaries, but none of the superfluities, of life. “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” As bread in this prayer comprehends all the necessaries of life, so the forgiveness of sin comprehends the substance of all that is necessary for the well-being of our souls. “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” The last petition respected the bestowment of the greatest good; this, deliverance from the worst of evils. Christ teaches us to suspect ourselves. The concluding doxology, though omitted by Luke, and thought by some not to have been originally included by Matthew, appears to agree with the foregoing petitions, and to furnish encouragement to hope for an answer. [1]Andrew Gunton Fuller, The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller, Volume 1: Memoirs, Sermons, Etc., ed. Joseph Belcher (Harrisonburg, VA: Sprinkle Publications, 1988), 578-583. In 18th Century, 19th Century, Andrew Fuller, Baptist Life & Thought, Biblical Spirituality, Books, Eminent Christians, Prayer “Lord, Teach Us to Pray”: Spurgeon's Meditations on the Lord's Prayer December 12, 2013 Steve Weaver Charles Spurgeon was a master at taking a familiar biblical text and staring at it long and hard until he saw mountains of spiritual treasure emerge. He read the Bible as a beggar in search for bread, and he never stopped looking even in places he had searched before. Here is a simple example of his active meditation on a familiar text—“The Lord’s Prayer” (Matt 6:9). Let us seek and find the riches of God's Word, even in familiar places. “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, etc.” Matthew 6:9. This prayer begins where all true prayer must commence, with the spirit of adoption, “Our Father.” There is no acceptable prayer until we can say, “I will arise, and go unto my Father.” This child-like spirit soon perceives the grandeur of the Father “in heaven,” and ascends to devout adoration, “Hallowed be thy name.” The child lisping, “Abba, Father,” grows into the cherub crying, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” There is but a step from rapturous worship to the glowing missionary spirit, which is a sure outgrowth of filial love and reverent adoration—“Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Next follows the heartfelt expression of dependence upon God—“Give us this day our daily bread.” Being further illuminated by the Spirit, he discovers that he is not only dependent, but sinful, hence he entreats for mercy, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:” and being pardoned, having the righteousness of Christ imputed, and knowing his acceptance with God, he humbly supplicates for holy perseverance, “Lead us not into temptation.” The man who is really forgiven, is anxious not to offend again; the possession of justification leads to an anxious desire for sanctification. “Forgive us our debts,” that is justification; “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” that is sanctification in its negative and positive forms. As the result of all this, there follows a triumphant ascription of praise, “Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever, Amen.” We rejoice that our King reigns in providence and shall reign in grace, from the river even to the ends of the earth, and of his dominion there shall be no end. Thus from a sense of adoption, up to fellowship with our reigning Lord, this short model of prayer conducts the soul. Lord, teach us thus to pray.[1] [1]Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, “October 29.” In 19th Century, Baptist Life & Thought, Biblical Spirituality, Church History, Eminent Christians, Great Quotes, Prayer Prayer: Common Ground for Origen of Alexandria and Fuller of Kettering June 18, 2013 Steve Weaver By Dustin W. Benge Throughout church history men have written treatises on the subject of prayer using the Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:9–13) as a framework to shape their pastoral instruction. Perhaps no connection could be made between early church father, Origen of Alexandria (184/185–253/254) and Andrew Fuller (1754–1815), except they both gave insightful expositions on the Lord’s Prayer. Origen’s treatise on prayer (De Oratione) reads more as a practical pastoral handbook than a major theological treatise. Origen gave a beautiful interpretation of the opening address of the Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father, who art in heaven.” Origen believed a Christian could not proceed with the following petitions and requests contained within the Lord’s Prayer until this opening phrase is rightly understood. Origen pointed out that the Old Testament does not know the name “Father” as an alternative for God, in the Christian sense of a steady and changeless adoption.[1] Only those who have received the spirit of adoption can recite the prayer rightly. Therefore, the entire life of a believer should consist in lifting up prayers that contain, “Our Father who art in heaven,” because the conduct of every believer should be heavenly, not worldly. Origen explained: Let us not suppose that the Scriptures teach us to say “Our Father” at any appointed time of prayer. Rather, if we understand the earlier discussion of praying “constantly” (1 Thess 5:17), let our whole life be a constant prayer in which we say “Our Father in heaven” and let us keep our commonwealth (Phil 3:20) not in any way on earth, but in every way in heaven, the throne of God, because the kingdom of God is established in all those who bear the image of Man from heaven (1 Cor 15:49) and have thus become heavenly.[2] Like Origen, Fuller began his exegesis of the Lord’s Prayer by establishing that prayer must be dependent upon the character of the one to whom we are allowed to draw near, namely, “Our Father.” The recognition of God as “Our Father” implies that sinners have become “adopted alien[s] put among the children.”[3] Those adopted into God’s family can therefore rightly approach God as their Father but it must, as Fuller clarifies, be through a Mediator. Fully consistent with the Messianic age, Christ set himself within the context of the prayer as the One through which the Christian must come if he or she is to approach God as “Father.” Fuller states, “The encouragement contained in this tender appellation is inexpressible. The love, the care, the pity, which it comprehends, and the filial confidence which it inspires, must, if we are not wanting to ourselves, render prayer as a most blessed exercise.”[4] Origen and Fuller arrive at the same conclusion. They both see the phrase, “Our Father,” as the affirmation within the Lord’s Prayer that anchors the proceeding requests and brings great confidence within the one praying. Understanding God as “our Father” is the gift that causes the joy of prayer to be realized. [1] On Prayer (De Oratione) (Coptic Orthodox Church Network). [2] Origen, “On Prayer,” 125. [3] The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller, 1:578. Dustin W. Benge (Ph.D. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as Associate Pastor and Pastor for Family Ministries at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, AL. Dustin is a junior fellow of the Andrew Fuller Center and lives with his wife, Molli, in Mobile. In 18th Century, 19th Century, Ancient Church: 2nd & 3rd Centuries, Andrew Fuller, Biblical Spirituality, Church Fathers, Church History, Eminent Christians, Prayer Two Recent Books by AFCBS Junior Fellow Dustin Benge February 27, 2013 Steve Weaver By Steve Weaver Dustin Benge, one of the contributors to this blog (and Junior Fellow of the Andrew Fuller Center), has recently published two books featuring devotional selections from the writings of two of the greatest theologians in the history of the church. Benge's first book provided daily devotions from the sermons of Jonathan Edwards and was published by Reformation Heritage Books (sample pages here). Don Whitney (Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) has said the following about this volume. "Few Christian writers could be mentioned in the same breath with Jonathan Edwards when it comes to heart-stirring devotional writing that is theologically rock-solid. Dustin Benge has done the church a great service by compiling these God-glorifying, Christ-exalting, Gospel-centered, soul-enriching excerpts from some of Edwards’s magnificent, but lesser-known sermons. Read edifying passages from Edwards like this every day for awhile, and you’ll be the better for it." A second work by Benge, which was also published by Reformation Heritage Books, provides a selection of 150 prayers by John Calvin (sample pages here). These prayers were previously only available in Calvin's voluminous Old Testament commentaries. Benge has now made these prayers accessible to a new generation through his diligent efforts. Steven J. Lawson, author of The Expository Genius of John Calvin, had this to say about the volume. “Dustin Benge has done the church a great service by compiling this generous selection of prayers by the great Genevan Reformer, John Calvin. Extracted from his luminous Old Testament Commentaries, these fervent intercessions reveal the warm piety that accompanied this theological genius. Calvin’s personal logo was an open hand, holding a heart, extended upward to God with the words, ‘My heart I offer to Thee, Lord, promptly and sincerely.’ This book clearly demonstrates such singular devotion to God. Here is Calvin’s high doxology, arising upward from his high theology. And here is his exaltation of God, ascending from sound exegesis and exposition. By reading these prayers, I have no doubt but that your own heart will be likewise inflamed.” You can listen to an MP3 lecture by Benge on the prayers of John Calvin which was delivered at an AFCBS mini-conference a couple of years ago. You can read Benge's continuing reflections on biblical spirituality at the new blog "Tinkers & Saints" which he maintains along with fellow AFCBS contributor and Junior Fellow Dustin Bruce. Steve Weaver serves as a research assistant to the director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies and a junior fellow of the Center. He also serves as senior pastor of Farmdale Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY. Steve and his wife Gretta have six children between the ages of 2 and 13. In 16th Century, 18th Century, Biblical Spirituality, Books, Eminent Christians, Prayer An idea for St Patrick’s Day: praying for Ireland March 12, 2010 Joshua Cottrell Like any good Irishmen I love the fun of St Patrick's Day. He is a great saint to remember. But what about this idea this coming March 17: we pray for Ireland? If you need help, the John Owen quote a couple posts ago (on March 10) is a good place to begin. Praying with Jown Owen for Ireland March 10, 2010 Michael A.G. Haykin I love this quote from John Owen--may God make me faithful in prayer for that land: "How is it that Jesus Christ is in Ireland only as a lion staining all his garments with the blood of his enemies; and none to hold him out as a lamb sprinkled with his own blood to his friends? Is it the sovereignty and interest of England that is alone to be there transacted? For my part, I see no farther into the mystery of these things but that I could heartily rejoice, that...the Irish might enjoy Ireland so long as the moon endureth, so that Jesus Christ might possess the Irish. …If they were in the dark, and loved to have it so, it might something close a door upon the bowels of our compassion; but they cry out of their darkness, and are ready to follow every one whosoever, to have a candle. If their being gospelless move not our hearts, it is hoped their importunate cries will disquiet our rest, and wrest help as a beggar doth an alms." The Steadfastness of the Promises, and the Sinfulness of Staggering (Works, 8:235-236). In 17th Century, Prayer Pray for Dr. Mohler February 15, 2008 Michael A.G. Haykin You who bow the knee and pray to the Living Christ, Lord of heaven and earth, our great High Priest, please remember our dear brother Dr Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, who needs surgery to remove a pre-cancerous tumor in his colon. Dr Mohler has been a tremendous encouragement to God’s people as he has been at the forefront of a remarkable work of grace in our day. May we who have richly benefited from his ministry be an encouragement to him as we pray for restoration of health and strength. Connecting Prayer and History This past Sunday my pastor, Carl Muller, preached an excellent sermon on 2 Thessalonians 3:1, one of my favourite Pauline texts. He emphasized first that Paul was “passionate about seeing God glorified in the saving of many souls through the ministry of the Word.” This should be true of us as well. The text also sets forth, Pastor Muller asserted, a pattern for us—the pattern of being a person of prayer. I was struck by one point especially with regard to this second main point. We are to “pray,” he said, “with a sense of history.” He drew this from the phrase “as happened among you” (ESV). The Thessalonians were being urged to remember how the Word of God had impacted their lives, and pray for the same results to happen in Corinth where the Apostle was labouring. In other words, when we pray, we are to remember how the Lord has moved in the past and pray with a due sense of the greatness of his power and grace. A very helpful connect of history and prayer.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line26
__label__cc	0.525783	0.474217	Home ▶ Press Releases ▶ Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: In Praise of True Evangelizers Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: In Praise of True Evangelizers In 2002, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger – then the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith — said that “a bishop must do as Christ did: precede his flock, being the first to do what he calls others to do and, first of all, being the one who stands against the wolves who come to steal the sheep’ [emphasis added]. For a typically mild-mannered Ratzinger, his words were untypically sharp. They were also warranted. Ratzinger was well aware, from long experience, that whenever the Church does good work, she draws the attention and resentment of those who oppose her – not just from without, but even more painfully from within. Examples abound. An editorial in one of our nation’s chronically unhappy religious publications recently lumped the Knights of Columbus, EWTN, Legatus, the Napa Institute, the Busch School of Business and Economics at Catholic University of America, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), and the Chiarascuro Foundation together as a kind of big money conservative alliance to take over the Church’s task of evangelization. This is odd. It’s odd because, in practice, all of these groups are faithful to the teaching of the Church and eager for good relations with local bishops (note that Chiarascuro is a secular foundation inspired by Catholic principles). In fact, they embody one of the main messages of the Second Vatican Council: the empowerment of laypeople to take on the roles of apostles and missionaries. FOCUS alone has been and continues to be massively successful in evangelizing young adults. The real problem for critics is that none of these groups is controlled by the “right kind” of ecclesial politics or bureaucracy, and thus their effectiveness at what they do . . . scalds. Whatever their flaws – and yes, the Church in her humanity is loaded with flaws, from left to right on the ecclesial spectrum – these groups are honestly committed to serving the Church, doing good, and bringing people to Jesus Christ. Some of the best Catholic evangelizers in our country belong precisely to these organizations. They need our gratitude and support, and when necessary our fraternal correction, but not paranoid venom. We live in an anxious time, and while the mission of the Church finally depends on God, it also depends on us — bishops, clergy, religious and laypeople alike – and how courageously we live our faith; how deeply we believe; and how much apostolic zeal we show to an unbelieving world that urgently needs Jesus Christ. In that light, undercutting the sincere, good-will mission efforts of fellow Catholics is a peculiar way of expressing one’s love for the Gospel. Of course, the Church has seen periods of internal strife many times before. The fourth-century Council of Nicaea, so crucial to formulating the creed Christians believe, was also one of the most bitterly divided gatherings in Church history. That council, and all the long conflict over the substance of Catholic belief that followed it, could have turned out very differently. It didn’t because of one man – a young deacon and scholar at Nicaea named Athanasius of Alexandria, whose feast day we celebrate each year on May 2. Athanasius fought for the true Catholic faith at Nicaea and throughout his entire career. Arian bishops excommunicated him. Arian scholars loathed him. Emperors hated him. His enemies falsely accused him of cruelty, sorcery and even murder. He was exiled five times for a total of 17 years. And in the face of it all, he became the single most articulate voice defending the orthodox Catholic faith, which is why even today we remember him as Athanasius contra mundum: “Athanasius against the world.” He never gave up. He never compromised on principle. He never lost his zeal for preaching the true Jesus Christ. And in the end, the truth won out. Athanasius became one of the best-loved bishops and greatest Doctors of the Church — and the faith we take for granted today, we owe largely to him. That’s my idea of a Catholic believer fully alive in the Lord. And the lesson is this. If we can’t all be the servants and defenders and evangelizers the Church today urgently needs, then at least we can get out of the way of those determined to try.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line28
__label__wiki	0.577785	0.577785	The Centre for Dementia Prevention Translational Research Groups Biomarkers Research Group Biostatistics and Disease Modelling Clinical Sciences Research Group Ophthalmology and Neurodegenerative Disease Research Group Technology and Communication Research Group Publications and Press World Alzheimers Day: why we’re excited about dementia research September 21, 2016 Stina Saunders http://centrefordementiaprevention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CDP-AlzDay3.mp4 This video is subtitled and can be viewed on silent. September 21st is the International Alzheimer’s Day and a fantastic opportunity to look at dementia research through the eyes of the three Centre for Dementia Prevention directors. Professor Charlotte Clarke, director of the Social Science domain; Professor Craig Ritchie, director of the Clinical Science domain and Professor Jean Manson, director of the Basic Science domain, discuss why they are excited about current developments in dementia research and how their respective domains feed into the global effort of dementia prevention. Charlotte says that we are getting more and more of an understanding of how people live with dementia and the strengths that they bring to the experience of living with dementia – so it is a very exciting time to be doing research in dementia and especially in social science. In Charlotte’s view, what social science research needs to do now is understand how we can make the most of the knowledge of people’s lived experience and optimise people’s strengths. Social science research aims to create an understanding of how to build people’s resilience and how to manage the risks that people living with dementia are faced with – more over how people living with dementia manage the risks that they understand themselves. The clinical trials in the Centre for Dementia Prevention have recently moved into a purpose built building in Edinburgh BioQuarter. Craig says that for him, what is particularly exciting about dementia research at the moment is the fact that there have been significant advances over the last 10-15 years in understanding what is going on in the brain many years before dementia develops. The clinical domain has a huge opportunity to try and translate the progress that we are making in the brain and at a biological level into meaningful clinical interventions. And as many of our clinical trials are designed with healthy volunteers as participants, the new interventions would particularly be around preventing people from developing dementia by targeting people in mid-life. Jean is excited about basic neuroscience as we have never had an opportunity to study the brain as closely as we can today. It is fascinating how we can look into the brain now – see the connections in the brain and understand what is happening between different cells. Jean emphasizes that our challenge is to understand the very early stages of these diseases so that we can find good ways of intervening before the damage is done in the brain. The uniqueness of the Centre for Dementia Prevention is bringing together the basic science, the clinical science and social science and see how they all affects individuals and complement each other in paving the path to dementia prevention. « Geography seems to play a role in a person’s risk of developing dementia Keeping an eye on dementia predictors » Tweets by @CenDemPrevent Accessibility Statement \| Sitemap \| Privacy © Copyright 2016 \| Centre for Dementia Prevention \| All rights reserved The University of Edinburgh is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC005336	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line39
__label__wiki	0.568494	0.568494	Óðinn Coast Guard Vessel The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn is as one of the Maritime Museum’s main exhibitions. We offer three guided tours daily on board the ship at 13:00, 14:00 & 15:00. The guide will walk with visitors through the ship and tell about it's history and life on board, and the important role it had as a former Coast Guard Vessel. The guided tour takes about 40-60 minutes. You are about to board a ship which was designed for special duties at sea. Please note that: In some places there are high thresholds and fixtures/irregularities in the flooring. In some places the ceiling is low and there are sharp corners Stairs/ladders are steep The visit is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights or are disabled Parents/guardians are responsible for the conduct and safety of children; they must be under supervision Children under the age of 12 must always be accompanied by an adult The decks can be slippery in wet weather and if there's bad weather the ship is closed The history of Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn was built in Aalborg, Denmark in 1959. It has a displacement of 910 tons, a length of 63 m, a beam of 10 m and a specially reinforced bow and hull for sailing through ice. Two main engines delivered a cruising speed of 18 knots. Navigation and telecommunication equipment was always state-of-the-art. The winch had a 20-ton bollard pull and a 3-km-long towline. Óðinn took part in all three Cod Wars. Its most powerful weapon was a 57 mm cannon located on the bow. The most effective and famous weapon in the Cod Wars was the trawl warp cutter, which is displayed on the afterdeck. Óðinn proved a particularly good rescue vessel. It towed about 200 ships to land or safe shelter that had broken down, had fishing gear tangled in the propeller, or had caught fire. On 14 other occasions Óðinn pulled cargo ships or fishing vessels free that had run aground. Moreover, it rescued the crews of three vessels that had stranded, and twice saved the crews of sinking ships. Óðinn patrolled Iceland's territorial fishing grounds, monitoring both Icelandic and foreign vessels. This involved determining who was fishing and where, and the type of fishing equipment being used. Óðinn was often called on for assistance when weather conditions made transportation on land extremely difficult, particularly in remote communities. The helicopter was used when time was a factor in rescue missions and medical emergencies. daily 10:00-17:00 Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn Guided tours daily 13:00, 14:00 & 15:00 For groups (10+) bookings please send a request to: sjominjasafnid@reykjavik.is 1,700 ISK Children 0-17 years Óðinn Guided Tour Museum + Óðinn Students with student card Museum 1,100 ISK, Óðinn 1,100 ISK, Combo ticket 2,200 ISK City Card holders	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line43
__label__wiki	0.578345	0.578345	Bossier Press-Tribune News-Free ESI responds to ‘false’ information Courtesy of Minden Press-Herald Amanda Simmons amanda@bossierpress.com A representative from Explosive Services International says there’s a lot of misinformation circulating about their closed burn chamber at Camp Minden and their desire to stay put once their contract is done. It’s been a topic of great debate among residents of Bossier and Webster parish. Jason Poe, Vice President of ESI, said the company has been transparent since day one, yet they are fighting to maintain their reputation among all the false information. Established in 1987, Explosive Services International has grown into one of the industry’s most experienced explosive demolition, disposal and salvage contractors. That’s something Poe takes great pride in. “We are doing the largest ammunition disposal that’s ever been done in the history of the world and we’re doing it with the most environmentally clean technology possible,” Poe said. “The reason this project was done on Camp Minden was because the material was unstable. It was stored outside and not properly monitored. It was stashed in the woods and behind buildings by a company that is now bankrupt.” Poe continued: “We own the largest and cleanest facility in the world. We are putting out zero emissions right now.” ESI has brought in $15 million state-of-the-art equipment to properly dispose the M6. The closed burn facility is closely monitored and tested regularly. Poe pointed out their Camp Minden website (www.esicampminden.com) reports emissions data 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We’ve conducted three emission tests, which were validated by the EPA and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. All three of those tests have proven that our emissions are zero,” Poe explained. In one of those tests, the emission results were compared to the quality of ambient air. “That test showed that the air we breathe is two times dirtier than the air that’s coming out of our stack,” Poe said. “That’s all been validated and the results are on our ESI Camp Minden website.” Poe added that he’s “very confident” in the emission data. “We are not going to do anything to harm our state or employees,” he added. “We all live in this state. My employees are from here and from the Webster-Bossier area.” One thing the public has right is the terms of their contract, which calls for the equipment to be dismantled once their current job is complete. Poe said that contract has been amended several times to add or take away things from the contract. His hope is that the contract will be amended again to allow them to stay on Camp Minden. Their current employment number would rise from 35 full-time jobs to “well over 100” if they are allowed to stay. Poe said these would be good paying jobs with great benefits. Poe also clarified how the chamber would work if it were to stay. “It would become a treatment storage and disposal facility. We wold be held accountable by a completely different set of regulations,” Poe explained. “We would have quarterly audits, physical audits of our books and on our site. There’s no stock piling of material either. We would basically have one year from the time we accept something until the time it has to be destroyed.” Poe stressed that materials would not be brought in by rail or air, but by legal transport via interstates and highways. “It’s legal to transport materials that are in stable condition. [Materials] would be sent to Camp Minden by legal transport just like gasoline,” Poe said. “It would come in off of I-20 to Highway 80 and in through the freight gate. It would not go through any communities other than the distance between I-20 and the gate.” Poe also pointed out that there are several other explosives contractors currently operating at Camp Minden. “There are about seven of them that operate out here and have explosives coming in and out of there every week,” he said. “There have been no accidents involving transportation of explosives. The material we would bring in is treated just like any other hazardous material that goes up and down our interstates.” ESI has offered tours of the Camp Minden site, which can be set up through the Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce, to show the public what they are doing and how the equipment works. Poe encourages people to schedule a tour and see their work before passing judgement. “People are trying to make decisions based on false information and emotions. They aren’t making their decision based on the science behind this, which has been validated by state and federal regulators as well as two independent contractors,” Poe said. “We’ve been transparent from the very beginning. We have nothing to hide.” Sean Green Advertisement – Brooks Heating & Air Advertisement – Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Volleyball Intercontinental Olympic Qualifier © 2019 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Company, Inc.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line44
__label__cc	0.561529	0.438471	Sir John Soane's Museum Sir John Soane's Museum Collection Online Visit the Museum Website Cataloguing at the Museum You are here: CollectionsOnline / Twenty-sixth annual report of the London Ophthalmic Infirmary, formerly designated the London Infirmary, for Curing Diseases of the Eye. Founded in the year 1804, by John Cunningham Saunders. Opened for the cure of patients on the 25th March, 1805; and supported by voluntary contributions. Works of Art & Antiquities Architectural & Other Drawings Soane's sketchbooks Use of images and copyright LONDON OPHTHALMIC INFIRMARY [Annual Report. 1831] Twenty-sixth annual report of the London Ophthalmic Infirmary, formerly designated the London Infirmary, for Curing Diseases of the Eye. Founded in the year 1804, by John Cunningham Saunders. Opened for the cure of patients on the 25th March, 1805; and supported by voluntary contributions. London: printed by L. Thompson, 1831. 40 p. ; 19.9 cm. (4º) Soane, who suffered from cataracts in later life, subscribes as a Life Governor at ten guineas. Copy Notes Bound (8) in a collection of pamphlets, accompanied by four copies of the admissions proforma sheet. Binding C19th maroon morocco-grained binder's cloth, gilt-lettered spine reading 'Hospitals.' Later numbered 'C' in a series of pamphlet volumes. Reference Number 5389 If you have any further information about this book, books@soane.org.uk Personal & Academic Use All content on the Sir John Soane’s Museum website copyright belongs to the trustees of Sir John Soane’s Museum. Material may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium for research, private study or for internal circulation within an educational organisation (such as schools, colleges and universities). This is subject to the material being reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context or altered format (such as stretched, compressed, coloured or altered in any way so as to distort its original format). To obtain a low resolution jpg image right click on the image and select either 'save as' or 'copy'. To obtain a higher resolution image for non-commercial purposes please apply using the Commercial Use form referenced below. Where any of the items on this site are being republished or copied to other websites, the source of the material must be identified and the copyright status acknowledged, e.g.: “Joseph Michael Gandy, ‘An imagined view of the Bank of England in ruins’, 1830, Photo: © Sir John Soane’s Museum, London”. Please click here to download our Terms of Use. We also offer a selection of images from the Museum's collection for print on demand through our image licensee partners: Bridgeman Images - founded in 1972 they aim to make the best of the world's art available for reproduction while supporting museums, artists and collections. King and McGaw - established in 1982 they believe that everyone should be able to own inspiring art, which is why they work hard to bring their customers an unrivaled collection of artworks and framed prints. Surface View - their vast image collection began searching through Sanders of Oxford's vintage etchings and prints. They now have a selection of our floral designs for silks and the Adam brothers' architectural drawings available as prints, canvases and wall murals. To reproduce an image for commercial use or to obtain a high resolution digital image, please download and complete this form, and email it to picturelibrary@soane.org.uk Filming and photography are not allowed in Sir John Soane’s Museum unless prior permission is given. To arrange a professional filming or photography for commercial use please contact: picturelibrary@soane.org.uk All profits made through our picture library and print on demand partners help support the continued work conducted by the Museum. CLICK TO CLOSE AND ACCEPT TERMS OF USE 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP T: + 44 (0) 20 7405 2107 E: admin@soane.org.uk Newsletter Museum Mile	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line54
__label__wiki	0.903213	0.903213	Looking Through Time: 2007 Story posted November 20, 2017 in Arts & Entertainment by Arts Staff. With the anniversaries of culturally important albums sprouting up each and every year, the CommRadio Arts department will be diving into albums from select years and breaking down their impact. Here are the albums from 2007. The National - Boxer Sadness and melancholy are at the heart of nearly every revered work of art, often providing insight into the human experience that helps bring humanity closer to understanding suffering. Like David Foster Wallace before them with his magnum opus Infinite Jest, The National ask on Boxer how despite all the modern advancements of the twenty-first century, white collared Americans are still as dysfunctional and lost as they were 100 years ago. Boxer digs deep into the human psychosis to find these answers and discovers the unsettlingly foundation that lies buried underneath. Boxer offers a series of short moments every listener can relate to on human suffering. Frontman Matt Berninger’s narrations across the 12 tracks of Boxer are hyper-aware of their faults, with Berninger bringing their introspections and struggles to life through his warm baritone delivery. They have to desperately work against themselves to not screw up their lives, whether it be accepting the signs of a crumbling relationship or pushing themselves to escape the rut their lives are trapped in. Berninger's lyrics are given power through the album’s lush chamber pop instrumentation that accompanies nearly every track. Intricate piano work and soulful horns spice up the usual indie rock fare, with unparalleled rhythm section work grounding each song. It’s a watershed mark in capturing emotional moments that are as nuanced and precise as these through composition and lyrics working together in perfect unison. Boxer has notoriously been called a “grower” album since its release, though whether or not it has to grow on the listener depends more on their openness to the themes of the album. Boxer doesn’t hit like most “sad” albums, avoiding the normal narrative or emotional beats one tends to find on albums labeled as “sad.” Instead, it offers a truer portrait of the world we live in: one where there’s no specific issue to point to as the origins of suffering and nothing to point to that acts as the solution to it. Boxer asks the listener to realize that suffering is inevitable and that it’s something that needs to be managed to get through our lives in one piece. While that’s a depressing thesis to come too, perhaps it takes a society’s art to make society do something about it rather than escaping from it in our art. - Chandler Copenheaver Kanye West - Graduation Graduation is third studio album released by Kanye West and is the first significant change in his musical style. On Graduation, Kanye moves away from the soulful samples that garnered the attention of the hip hop elite and leans on more electronic samples for this album. Also, Kanye delivered his lyrics in a much more anthem-like manner to complement his concerts which would now take place in bigger venues. The lead up to the release of this album is also a significant moment in hip hop history, as Kanye and 50 Cent had a public sales competition. This is significant because when Kanye outsold 50 Cent it marked a turning point for hip hop, as gangster rap’s reign over mainstream hip hop had ended. Many of the tracks on this album are timeless such as “Stronger,” “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and “Good Life.” All three are known for their anthem-like style and are considered to be some of Kanye’s best songs ever. “Stronger” is specifically important on the album because it samples the electronic music group Daft Punk. Up to this moment, Kanye was known for his soul samples so this change was unexpected, but it was well-received because Kanye executed this track at such a high level. On this album, Kanye is much more introspective, a stark contrast to the social commentary he provided on his first two albums. In addition, Kanye does not lean as heavily on guest features and Kanye rids this album of skits that were a staple in hip hop at the time. Graduation is one of the most significant albums in hip hop history because it disregards almost all the rules that hip hop albums abided by at the time. - Jerome Taylor Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet It’s no secret that classic rock has been on the decline in recent years, particularly in the progressive genre. Pink Floyd is gone, Rush is past its prime and King Crimson is a distant memory of the past. However, progressive rock is not dead. Bands like Porcupine Tree prove that it lives on. By blending progressive with metal influences, Porcupine Tree keeps rocking and no album better displays this than 2007’s Fear of a Blank Planet. In traditional progressive rock fashion, Fear of a Blank Planet is comprised of only six songs, none of which are shorter than five minutes. These six songs make for a 50-minute album without a minute of filler. The album begins with its title track. Right off the bat, Porcupine Tree wears the progressive image on its sleeve, but keeps it fresh by adding metal elements for a heavy rocker, perfect for the song’s lyrical description of behavioral disorder. Next is “My Ashes,” a softer tune with opening keyboards reminiscent of Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter.” Its inclusion of stringed instruments is sure to remind listeners of Electric Light Orchestra. The third track is “Anesthetize,” a three-part progressive adventure that clocks in at just under 18 minutes. The track also includes guitar work from Rush’s Alex Lifeson, adding to its excellence. It’s followed by “Sentimental,” a reserved progressive metal rocker, featuring a perfectly chilling vocal performance by lead singer Steve Wilson. “Way Out of Here” is decidedly more metal than progressive, but it’s presence only contributes to the album’s greatness. Finally, the record closes with its climactic piece “Sleep Together,” a thrilling finisher that, at times, bears an odd resemblance to The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus.” Not a single moment is wasted on Fear of a Blank Planet. Critics seem to agree, as sources such as Rolling Stone and Billboard cite the album as among Porcupine Tree’s best. As long as bands like Porcupine Tree remain able to produce music of such quality, rock and roll will never die. - DJ Bauer The Avett Brothers - Emotionalism Unfortunately, the folk rock band of two brothers and friends known as The Avett Brothers make works of musical genius and art that are extremely underappreciated and practically overlooked. No album of theirs, whether it’s experimental or familiar, will disappoint listeners, as the lyrics instrumentals flow so effortlessly together from song to song, it almost feels like the song is made specially for you. Ten years ago, the band released an album so pure, true and beautiful it broke them through the musical atmosphere and made their name deservingly known. Emotionalism peaked 134 on the Billboard 200, won the band the “Emerging Artist of the Year” award and the “Duo/Group of the Year” at the Americana Music Honors & Awards and a nomination for “Album of the Year” as well. This may sound miniscule to the comparison of other artists, but it was an extreme success for the band and aimed them to develop more complex and emotionally gripping albums in the future. Emotionalism is filled with a diverse amount of topics that every human is bound to face at some point in their lives. Feelings of paranoia, anxiety about life after death, shame, lying, alcoholism, the mistakes that we make in our lives, etc. all make an appearance or theme in each different song on the album. The album seems to be life and the songs are the way we can pave through it individually. These issues may sound pretty meaningless to some, but the songs take each issue into such a powerful, consequential viewpoint that listeners will find themselves connecting to the album in a way they haven’t before. The album’s inviting, but harsh. Like looking at the snow on a cold winter’s day. You know the cold is always there, no matter how beautiful the snow may look, and you can either recognize and embrace it or feel comfortable just looking at it. Emotionalism made sure that their name wouldn’t go unnoticed anymore and that listeners would never stop coming back for more music. - Lilly Adams Chandler Copenheaver is a senior majoring in public relations. To contact him, email chandlercopenheaver@gmail.com. Jerome Taylor is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email jerometaylor91697@gmail.com. DJ Bauer is a freshman majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email metakoopa99@gmail.com. Lilly Adams is a freshman majoring in film/video. To contact her, email lillyadams11@gmail.com. 2007 , boxer , commradio arts , graduation , kanye west , looking through time , music , the national ChandlerCopenheaver Senior / Public Relations Chandler Copenheaver is a Production Director and Arts Director of CommRadio who has been a member of CommRadio since the spring of 2015. Chandler’s responsibilities entail managing the production department, managing the arts department, creating audio commercials for CommRadio and external organizations, scheduling commercial blocks, and writing editorial content related to the arts. Chandler Copenheaver has worked most recently at Arlington Thrive in Arlington, VA as a Development & Program Intern, WellSpan Health in South Central PA as a Public Relations & Marketing Intern and served as a teaching assistant for the Penn State course BiSci 3 Environmental Science. Chandler aims to work in the fields of Public Relations, Communications Strategy or Communications Management. Follow him on Twitter @C_Copenheaver or email him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). DJ Bauer David “DJ” M. Bauer Jr. is a sophomore from Valencia, Pennsylvania majoring in broadcast journalism at Penn State. He is a writer, producer, and play-by-play announcer for the CommRadio Sports Department. His writings include the Weekly NFL Game Picks series, Bauertology, and the NCAA Bubble Watch series. He is the co-host of the CommRadio talk show 4th & Long alongside Francesco de Falco, Jeremy Ganes, and formerly Jason Marcus. He also works as a producer and on-air personality for the PSNTV show Penn State Sports Night. If you’d like to contact him, email him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Lillian Adams Sophomore / Film/Video Studies Lillian Adams is a writer and contributor for the Nittany Record Club, a department in CommRadio dedicated specifically to the analysis and reviews of current albums of the year, and the former albums of the past. as well as current films released. In addition to this, she hosts her own talk show on Commradio called “Reel Talk.” She is currently a member of the Student Film Organization as well as Commradio. She also is a regular PA on multiple student films on campus, and interns with the College of Arts and Architecture as a Videographer. She is always looking to expand her knowledge in the fields of cinema and music, and is excited to see what opportunities Penn State will bring her. 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__label__cc	0.610226	0.389774	REFEREES' President: Joe Licandro 1st VP: Tony Troughton 2nd VP: Elvio Chies Secretary: Lisa Waywell Treasurer: Laurent Eloy The U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer announced the formation of the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) The U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer announced the formation of the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) that will be responsible for managing the referee program in professional soccer leagues in the United States and Canada. The creation of PRO is designed to increase the quality of officiating in U.S. and Canadian professional leagues, develop more professional quality officials at a younger age and develop officials who will represent the United States and Canada in FIFA competitions. Veteran English referee Peter Walton has been named General Manager of PRO. All current U.S. Soccer professional referee staff positions will transition to PRO and report to Walton, who begins full-time on 2 April 2012 and will be based in New York City through the conclusion of the MLS season. U.S. Soccer and MLS will govern and fund the organization, with ongoing collaborative support from the Canadian Soccer Association and other professional leagues. Beginning this year, PRO will manage officials in the MLS and MLS Reserve games, the North American Soccer League, USL PRO and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. New amendments to Law 1, 4, 8 The International Football Association Board (IFAB) under the chairmanship of The Football Association Chairman David Bernstein, convened for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, Saturday 3 March 2012, at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey, England. The IFAB received a general evaluation of eight available Goal Line Technology (GLT) systems by EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology). The first phase of GLT testing was conducted between November and December 2011. Of the eight companies, two companies, Hawk-Eye and GoalRef - following the set criteria and recommendation by EMPA - were approved by the IFAB to take part in the second phase of testing. Hawk-Eye�s system uses Optical recognition with cameras, whilst GoalRef utilises a magnetic field with a special ball to identify a goal situation. 21st C.S.R.A. AGM Minutes \| CSRA CONFERENCE CALLS \| CSRA JOHN MEACHIN AWARD \| CSRA GAME FEE SURVEY \| CSRA CONSTITUTION \| CSRA AGM \| CSRA MISSION and VISION STATEMENT \| CSRA DIRECTORY \| ARCHIVES \| CSRA Founded 1989 Canadian Soccer Referees' Association Canadienne Des Arbitres De Soccer	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line60
__label__wiki	0.864611	0.864611	North Country (2005) - Synopsis When Josey Aimes (Academy Award winner CHARLIZE THERON) returns to her hometown in Northern Minnesota after a failed marriage, she needs a good job. A single mother with two children to support, she turns to the predominant source of employment in the region – the iron mines. The mines provide a livelihood that has sustained a community for generations. The work is hard but the pay is good and friendships that form on the job extend into everyday life, bonding families and neighborhoods with a common thread. It’s an industry long dominated by men, in a place unaccustomed to change. Encouraged by her old friend Glory (Academy Award winner FRANCES McDORMAND), one of the few female miners in town, Josey joins the ranks of those laboring to blast ore from rock in the gaping quarries. She is prepared for the back-breaking and often dangerous work, but coping with the harassment she and the other female miners encounter from their male coworkers proves far more challenging. Times are tough. The last thing the miners want is women competing for scarce jobs – women who, in their estimation, have no business driving trucks and hauling rock anyway. If these newcomers want to work the mines they’ll have to do it on the terms set by the veteran workforce and it won’t be easy. Take it or leave it. When Josey speaks out against the treatment she and her fellow workers face she is met with resistance – not only from those in power but from a community that doesn’t want to hear the truth, her disapproving parents and many of her own colleagues who fear she is only making things worse. In time, even her friendship with Glory will be tested, her already difficult connection with her father, a lifelong miner, will be pushed to its limit and elements of her personal life exposed to scrutiny. The fallout from Josey’s battle to make a better future for herself and her children will affect every aspect of her life, including her relationship with her young daughter and her sensitive teenage son, who must first cope with the embarrassment of his mother’s sudden notoriety and then face harsh details of her past she was hoping he would never have to know. Through these struggles Josey will find the courage to stand up for what she believes in – even if that means standing alone. Inspired by a true story, North Country follows Josey’s journey on a road that will take her farther than she ever imagined, ultimately inspiring countless others, and leading to the nation’s first-ever class action lawsuit for sexual harassment. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Participant Productions, a Nick Wechsler Production of a Niki Caro Film: Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand star in North Country, also starring Sean Bean, Richard Jenkins, Jeremy Renner, Michelle Monaghan, with Woody Harrelson and Sissy Spacek. North Country is directed by Niki Caro and produced by Nick Wechsler, from a screenplay by Michael Seitzman, inspired by the book titled “Class Action: The Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law,” by Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler. Helen Bartlett, Nana Greenwald, Doug Claybourne and Jeff Skoll are executive producers. Chris Menges is the director of photography; Richard Hoover, the production designer; and David Coulson, film editor. Music by Gustavo Santaolalla. North Country will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line61
__label__cc	0.522812	0.477188	TSX.V: CDB $0.10 OTCQB: CDBMF $0.07 San Matias Why Invest in Cordoba Minerals? Investor Briefcase 2019 Annual & Special Meeting Cordoba Minerals to Drill a Copper Porphyry Target August 27, 2018 Download PDF TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 27, 2018: Cordoba Minerals Corp. (TSX-V:CDB; OTCQX:CDBMF) (“Cordoba” or the “Company”) today announces that the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cordoba Minerals (USA) Corp., has entered into a joint venture and earn-in agreement (the “Joint Venture Agreement”) with Bell Copper Corporation (TSXV: BCU) (“Bell Copper”) and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, to explore the copper porphyry project located in northwestern Arizona, USA (the “Arizona Copper Project”), which is drill-ready with initial drilling expected to commence in the coming weeks. “Cordoba is pursuing an opportunity with the full support of High Power Exploration to drill test a copper porphyry target situated along the Arizona Volcanic Arc. This significant region has provided between 50-70% of the American copper supply over the last 100 years,” commented Mario Stifano, President and CEO of Cordoba Minerals. Pursuant to the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, and as part of the initial commitment to the project, Cordoba will subscribe for 2,857,143 units of Bell Copper on a private placement basis at a price of C$0.07 per unit. Each unit will consist of 1 common share in the capital of Bell Copper and 1 common share purchase warrant, with each warrant exercisable at a price of C$0.105 per share for a period ending 12 months from the date of issuance. The warrants are subject to a mandatory exercise in the event that, at any time prior to the expiry of the warrants, Bell Copper’s common shares trade at or above $0.14 for 30 consecutive trading days. Following the completion of the unit private placement, but prior to the exercise of any warrants, Cordoba will own approximately 4% of Bell Copper on a non-diluted basis. In addition to the unit subscription, Cordoba will also fund C$300,000 in cash for initial drilling expenditures at the Arizona Copper Project. Following the completion of the initial drilling program, Cordoba will have the option to earn up to an 80% interest in the Arizona Copper Project (by way of acquisition of membership interests in the joint venture company MMDEX LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Bell Copper) by completing certain phased project expenditures over a 7.5 year period as follows: Phase 1 C$1M within 18 months to earn 25% interest Phase 2 Additional C$3M within subsequent 2 years for 51% interest Phase 4 Additional C$10M within subsequent 2 years for 80% interest The completion of the transactions contemplated by the Joint Venture Agreement remain subject to, among other things, the receipt of all required approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) by each of Bell Copper and Cordoba, and Bell Copper shareholder approval. Technical Information & Qualified Person The technical information in this release has been reviewed and verified by both Dale A. Sketchley and Eugene Schmidt, both Qualified Persons for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Sketchley is a consulting geologist to Cordoba Minerals with more than 40 years of experience in the mineral exploration, mining and consulting industry. He is a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIMM). Mr. Sketchley is considered independent under National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Schmidt is Cordoba’s Vice President of Exploration with more than 50 years’ experience as a geologist focused on mineral exploration, mining and industry consulting, 30 of which he has specialized in the southwest United States, Chile and Peru porphyry copper provinces. He is an SME Registered Member #4025503RM and Registered Geologic Engineer #227 (Washington). Mr. Schmidt is not considered to be independent under National Instrument 43-101. About Cordoba Minerals Cordoba Minerals Corp. is a Toronto-based mineral exploration company focused on the exploration and acquisition of copper and gold projects in the Americas. Cordoba is currently focused on its 100%-owned San Matias Copper-Gold Project, which includes the advanced-stage Alacran Deposit, located in the Department of Cordoba. For further information, please visit www.cordobaminerals.com. ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY Mario Stifano, President and CEO Cordoba Minerals Corp. Evan Young, Director, Investor Relations Email: eyoung@cordobamineralscorp.com This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, that future exploration could result in the discovery of a significant copper porphyry deposit; that Cordoba will fully execute its option to earn into an 80% interest in the Arizona Copper Project; the completion of the unit subscription; the completion of the drilling program; and the receipt of TSXV approval Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "potential", "target", "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which Cordoba operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include actual exploration results, interpretation of metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, delays or inability to receive required approvals, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators, including those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Copyright © 2019 Cordoba Minerals Corp. 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__label__wiki	0.813081	0.813081	77°, Mostly Cloudy Hassan Najjar resigns museum position Director accepts post in Colorado LARRY C. BOWERS Banner Staff Writer Cleveland’s Museum Center at Five Points is losing its top official. Hassan Najjar, the executive director of the museum, has informed the board of trustees he will be resigning effective March … This item is available in full to subscribers Need an online account? Click here to start a subscription. Posted Friday, February 26, 2016 11:28 am Najjar “He’s the type of guy that rolls up his sleeves and gets the job done, and that’s the example he set for his staff and for this board. It’s easy to see the physical changes, like the new exhibit areas, reconfigured lobby and store, and marketing materials.”” — Mike Griffin Hassan Najjar, the executive director of the museum, has informed the board of trustees he will be resigning effective March 4. Najjar joined the museum three years ago, during challenging times. At the time, the museum was struggling to meet its mission and cement its identity as a destination for history, arts and culture within the region. Najjar has been widely credited for his transformational leadership of the Museum Center, the realignment of its mission and being an advocate for the museum in the community and nationwide. Notable accomplishments under Najjar’s direction include the creation of three new exhibit spaces, a consistent and upgraded schedule of exhibits, a new slate of mission-focused programming, housing the permanent collection, receiving Smithsonian accreditation, an overhaul of heating and air conditioning, and the recent facelift of the Museum store and lobby. “Hassan’s leadership and vision reshaped the Museum Center into a true community asset,” said Mike Griffin, board president. “He’s the type of guy that rolls up his sleeves and gets the job done, and that’s the example he set for his staff and for this board. It’s easy to see the physical changes, like the new exhibit areas, reconfigured lobby and store, and marketing materials,” Griffin added. The board president went on to say, “It’s his work behind the scenes that’s leading us to stability, lowering our operating expenses and increasing our revenue. It has truly been an honor to mentor and work with Hassan. I hate to see him leave, but I’m excited about his future and look forward to following his career.” Najjar is leaving to accept another position. He will become the executive director of the Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colo., in April. Anyone interested in applying for the job at the Museum Center at Five Points can visit www.museumcenter.org for more details. Najjar says that for every change the public saw at the Museum Center at Five Points, there were many more behind the scenes that helped propel the success of the facility. There were accreditation reports, collections, studies, inventories, and audience assessments. Najjar point outs that his was not a one-man-show. “Our remarkable staff and board of trustees deserve so much credit,” says Najjar. “We’ve set out on some pretty large projects in these past three years, and our team continued to work hard to realize each of them. This group of individuals fueled our success and I’m thankful for each of them.” Financially, Najjar said the Museum Center has shown a dramatic improvement to its bottom line, compared to 2013. He credits this to the outpouring of community support from museum members, local foundations, corporate sponsorships, and cost-saving investments (including an LED lighting switchover and replacing several HVAC units). “Hassan and the staff invested many hours into making the museum an educational resource. Once we started to show the community the museum’s full potential as a cultural leader, our donors took notice and invested in the great things we were doing,” added Griffin. The Museum Center tripled its school attendance last year, and continues to attract visitors from the region and all 50 states. “That’s the kind of momentum we want to sustain,” says Najjar. The Museum Center hopes to keep this pace and provide experiences for learners of all ages. However, Najjar cautions the community not to let up on support. “Often, when an organization does well, the assumption is that we aren’t in need. Nothing could be further from the truth,” he said. “There is still much to be done to repair our aging building, care for the collections, and attract top-notch exhibits,” the outgoing director continued. “The Museum Center will always need support from the community, and we will continue to show our supporters how their investment is used to tell the story of the Ocoee Region.” Najjar emphasized one doesn’t need deep pockets to be a supporter. Membership starts at $35 a year. “We do a great deal for our members, and there is always something going on at the museum,” Najjar said. He also recommended potential visitors check out www.museumcenter.org to see the Museum Center’s full slate of programming and exhibits. Cleveland’s Museum Center is located at 200 Inman St., and houses exhibits and artifacts relating to the history of the Ocoee Region, which includes Bradley and Polk Counties, the Chattanooga region, and surrounding areas. The museum features one permanent exhibit, The River of Time, which traces the history of Cleveland and Bradley County. In addition, five to six changing exhibitions are held each year. The museum store has a gallery showcasing arts and crafts of the local area and of the South. The facility is often used for private and community events. The museum was first proposed in 1992. A committee was created on March 9, 1992, to study the feasibility of establishing a museum which would be “an organized and permanent nonprofit institution, essentially educational or aesthetic in purpose, with professional staff, which owns and utilizes tangible objects, cares for them and exhibits them to the public on some regular schedule.” Its mission statement is “to preserve and interpret the history and culture of the Ocoee District of Southeast Tennessee by highlighting the adventures of its people.” Construction began on the museum on May 28, 1998, and it opened to the public on Sept. 11, 1999. The Museum Center was chosen as the 2011 recipient of the MainStreet Cleveland award. The new mission statement of “telling the story of the Ocoee Region” was adopted on June 18, 2013. No comments on this story \| Please log in to comment by clicking here Please log in or register to add your comment	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line65
__label__cc	0.538047	0.461953	All-Time Domestic All-Time Domestic (adj) 2019 Domestic 2018 Domestic (adj) All-Time 1st Weekend All-Time 1st Weekend (adj) All-Time 1st Weekend - January All-Time 1st Weekend - February All-Time 1st Weekend - March All-Time 1st Weekend - April All-Time 1st Weekend - May All-Time 1st Weekend - June All-Time 1st Weekend - July All-Time 1st Weekend - August All-Time 1st Weekend - September All-Time 1st Weekend - October All-Time 1st Weekend - November All-Time 1st Weekend - December All-Time 2nd Weekend All-Time 2nd Weekend (adj) All-Time 3rd Weekend All-Time 3rd Weekend (adj) Quickest to $100M All-Time Domestic - Rated G All-Time Domestic - Rated PG All-Time Domestic - Rated PG-13 All-Time Domestic - Rated R All-Time 1st Weekend - Rated G All-Time 1st Weekend - Rated PG All-Time 1st Weekend - Rated PG-13 All-Time 1st Weekend - Rated R All-Time Academy Awards Weekend All-Time Christmas Weekend All-Time Columbus Day Weekend All-Time Easter Weekend All-Time Halloween Weekend All-Time Independence Day Weekend All-Time Labor Day Weekend All-Time Labor Day Weekend (4-Day) All-Time Martin Luther King Weekend All-Time Martin Luther King Weekend (4-Day) All-Time Memorial Day Weekend All-Time Memorial Day Weekend (4-Day) All-Time Presidents Day Weekend All-Time Presidents Day Weekend (4-Day) All-Time Super Bowl Weekend All-Time Thanksgiving Weekend All-Time Holiday Weekends – Independence Day Weekend Movie (Distributor) Holiday Weekend Gross Weekend Locations Weekend Average 1 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Summit) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 2010 $64,832,191 4,468 $14,510 1 2 The Amazing Spider-Man (Sony / Columbia) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2012 $62,004,688 4,318 $14,360 1 3 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Paramount / DreamWorks) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 2009 $42,322,801 4,234 $9,996 2 4 Transformers: Age of Extinction (Paramount) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2014 $37,050,185 4,233 $8,753 2 5 Inside Out (2015) (Disney) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 2015 $29,771,224 4,158 $7,160 3 6 Spider-Man 2 (Sony / Columbia) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 2004 $88,156,326 4,152 $21,232 1 7 Cars 2 (Disney) Jul 01 - Jul 03, 2011 $26,273,387 4,115 $6,385 2 8 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Fox) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 2009 $41,689,758 4,099 $10,171 1 9 Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Paramount / DreamWorks) Jul 01 - Jul 03, 2011 $97,852,865 4,088 $23,937 1 10 Superman Returns (Warner Bros.) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 2006 $52,535,597 4,065 $12,924 1 11 Toy Story 3 (Disney) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 2010 $30,280,024 4,028 $7,517 3 12 Transformers (Paramount / DreamWorks) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2007 $70,502,462 4,011 $17,577 1 13 Despicable Me 2 (Universal) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2013 $83,517,315 3,997 $20,895 1 14 WALL-E (Disney) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2008 $32,508,676 3,992 $8,143 2 15 Hancock (Sony / Columbia) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2008 $62,603,459 3,965 $15,789 1 16 Ratatouille (Disney) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2007 $29,014,436 3,940 $7,364 2 17 War of the Worlds (Paramount) Jul 01 - Jul 03, 2005 $64,878,033 3,908 $16,601 1 18 The Lone Ranger (Disney) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2013 $29,210,849 3,904 $7,482 1 19 Brave (Disney) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2012 $19,612,370 3,891 $5,040 3 20 Click (Sony / Columbia) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 2006 $19,919,956 3,764 $5,292 2 21 Terminator Genisys (Paramount) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 2015 $27,018,486 3,758 $7,190 1 22 Monsters University (Disney) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2013 $19,716,347 3,739 $5,273 3 23 Jurassic World (Universal) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 2015 $29,242,025 3,737 $7,825 4 24 Men in Black II (Sony / Columbia) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2002 $52,149,732 3,557 $14,661 1 25 Grown Ups (Sony / Columbia) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 2010 $19,049,602 3,534 $5,390 2 26 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (Warner Bros.) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2003 $44,041,786 3,504 $12,569 1 27 Tammy (Warner Bros. / New Line) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2014 $21,577,049 3,465 $6,227 1 28 The Perfect Storm (Warner Bros.) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 2000 $41,326,983 3,407 $12,130 1 29 Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde (MGM) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2003 $22,221,664 3,350 $6,633 1 30 Wild Wild West (Warner Bros.) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 1999 $27,688,255 3,342 $8,285 1 31 Public Enemies (Universal) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 2009 $25,271,872 3,334 $7,580 1 32 Ted (2012) (Universal) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2012 $32,202,395 3,256 $9,890 2 33 Scary Movie 2 (Miramax / Dimension) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2001 $20,504,962 3,220 $6,368 1 34 Wanted (2008) (Universal) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2008 $20,050,267 3,185 $6,295 2 35 The Heat (Fox) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2013 $24,763,907 3,184 $7,778 2 36 The Last Airbender (Paramount) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 2010 $40,325,019 3,169 $12,725 1 37 Armageddon (Disney) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 1998 $36,089,972 3,127 $11,541 1 38 Big Daddy (Sony / Columbia) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 1999 $20,013,415 3,121 $6,413 2 39 The Patriot (Sony / Columbia) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 2000 $22,414,269 3,061 $7,323 1 40 Cats & Dogs (Warner Bros.) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2001 $21,707,617 3,040 $7,141 1 41 Men in Black (Sony / Columbia) Jul 04 - Jul 06, 1997 $51,069,470 3,020 $16,910 1 42 Independence Day (Fox) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 1996 $50,227,694 2,882 $17,428 1 43 Doctor Dolittle (1998) (Fox) Jul 03 - Jul 05, 1998 $19,675,651 2,871 $6,853 2 44 The Devil Wears Prada (Fox) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 2006 $27,535,816 2,847 $9,672 1 45 The Lion King (1994) (Disney) Jul 01 - Jul 03, 1994 $28,226,537 2,560 $11,026 2 46 Die Hard 2: Die Harder (Fox) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 1990 $21,744,661 2,507 $8,674 1 47 The Firm (Paramount) Jul 02 - Jul 04, 1993 $24,979,773 2,393 $10,439 1 48 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (TriStar) Jul 05 - Jul 07, 1991 $31,765,218 2,274 $13,969 1 49 Batman (1989) (Warner Bros.) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 1989 $30,075,552 2,201 $13,664 2 50 Apollo 13 (Universal) Jun 30 - Jul 02, 1995 $25,353,209 2,197 $11,540 1	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line67
__label__wiki	0.986694	0.986694	Disney Digital Forum > * The Walt Disney Company * > Disney Television High Fidelity - Serie TV, Piattaforma Streaming Disney Da: Brescia Da Deadline ‘High Fidelity’ TV Series With Female Lead In Works For Disney’s Streaming Service From Midnight Radio & ‘Bull’ Writing Duo EXCLUSIVE: I hear a romantic comedy TV series inspired by Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel High Fidelity and the 2000 feature starring John Cusack is in early development for Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer service. The project, a gender-swapped take on the classic title, comes from writers Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka (Bull, Ugly Betty), the Midnight Radio producing team and ABC Signature Studios (SMILF), the cable/streaming division of ABC Studios. Midnight Radio is comprises Scott Rosenberg — who co-wrote the High Fidelity feature — Jeff Pinkner, Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec. Written by West and Kucserka, the High Fidelity TV series is described as a departure from the book and the movie while still capturing the romantic comedy and authentic spirit of the original source materials. I hear it centers on a record store owner — a female take on the character played in the movie by Cusack — talking straight to the camera as she chronicles past relationships. While the Touchstone Pictures movie was rated R, I hear the TV series — an optimistic-in-tone mixtape/diary rom-com — will be PG-13 and intended for family co-viewing, consistent with Disney’s plans for a family-friendly OTT service that is not expected not feature R-rated movies or series. With the potential High Fidelity series, Disney is mining its library of IP for the new streaming service, whose cornerstones will be programs representing the top brands of the Walt Disney Company, including Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm. The announced inaugural slate that will help launch the platform in fall 2019 include a Star Wars, a Marvel and a Monsters Inc. series as well as a High School Musical reboot. A new Muppets TV series also might be in the works for the Disney-branded service, stemming from Disney’s ownership of The Muppets Studio. Adding a romantic comedy series like High Fidelity to the planned sci-fi, superhero and kids/teen fare illustrates Disney’s intention to go broad in the scope of programming its OTT platform offers for the entire family. Launching next year, the service will feature thousands of hours of Disney films, as well as television library content. As Deadline reported in February, the goal in the first year is to generate four to five original movies and five TV series. We had heard that latter will cost between $25 million-$35 million for 10 episodes, but an exceptionally ambitious series could have a budget cap of $100 million for that 10-episode season. Written by Scott Rosenberg, D. V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink and John Cusack and directed by Stephen Frears, the 2000 movie High Fidelity starred Cusack as Rob Gordon, a music store owner who can’t make his relationships last. To improve his poor track record and understanding of women, he decides to seek out some of his old flames. The film, which co-starred Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joelle Carter, Joan Cusack, Sara Gilbert, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso and Lili Taylor, has been featured on a number of top romantic comedy movie lists (you can watch a trailer below). The Midnight Radio quartet recently developed and executive produced the CBS summer drama series Zoo. Rosenberg and Pinkner wrote the very successful Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and have been tapped for the follow-up movie. The duo also co-wrote the upcoming Marvel/Sony film Venom. Meanwhile, Applebaum and Nemec wrote the upcoming animated feature Amusement Park, whose voice cast is led by Mila Kunis, Jennifer Garner and Matthew Broderick. Midnight Radio is repped by WME. West and Kucserka serve as co-executive producers on CBS’ legal drama Bull. Their series credits also include Chicago Fire, State Of Affairs, State Of Dixie, Brothers & Sisters and Ugly Betty. They are repped by WM. « Disc. Precedente · Disney Television · Disc. Successiva »	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line72
__label__wiki	0.69673	0.69673	Attach Rate and the 360 I've gotten quite a few e-mails from you guys about this article. Here's an excerpt: The latest issue of Jason Kraft and Chris Kwak's 'Video Game Journal' for the Susquehanna Financial Group examines the software attach rate for the Xbox 360, and explores why such an “alarmingly high” rate may not bode well for Microsoft's next-generation console. Specifically, the report cites the recently announced Xbox 360 attach rate of around five games per console sold as confirmed by Microsoft in October, a number that was up from the roughly four games per console attach rate announced by the company at the console's launch in 2005. While traditionally a growth in attach rate is considered to be a positive, the report suggests that such an increase could mean that even though Xbox 360 software continues to enjoy brisk sales, the hardware itself has not seen similar increases in consumer demand. In fact, it concludes: “We believe the unusually high attach rate on the 360 is a sign of an increasingly unhealthy console growth rate, and should be worrisome to publishers and investors.” ...The report further adds that the Xbox 360's high software attach rate is “a damning commentary on the limited hardware installed base, most of whom are hard-core gamers.” The analysts add that what is actually needed by Microsoft for its latest console, as well as by third party software publishers, is “quicker adoption of hardware and a rapidly growing installed base on which to sell progressively more game units,” rather than just more games sold per existing Xbox 360 owner. Now before I say anything else about this, let me say up front that I like these guys. They actually send me their weekly report, even though I'm not in the industry in any capacity, which I very much appreciate. Having said that, it's important for them to get coverage. Analysts have to get coverage of what they say or it doesn't really matter much, and it's not good for business. That's true of all analysts, not just these guys. And in this particular case, I don't think there's anything to support their conclusion. There are times when someone can try so hard to be clever that they wind up being not clever at all, and I think that's what's happened this time. In this case, the clever part is trying to tie attach rates to the future of a console, when the bog-standard, totally obvious way to do it is to look at monthy unit sales. Instead, the path to using attach rates to measure the health of a console is incredibly convoluted. If a console has a robust selection of games, and no pack-in, then the attach rate should be higher. Only hardcore gamers have purchased the 360? Seven and a half million of them? Remember, Microsoft has built this installed base in twelve months with a price that's $100 above the initial price point of the previous generations ($299). If any single statement is true about gaming consoles, it's this: unit price drives sales. This has always been true, and it's been true for every single console ever introduced. Even bad consoles have sold better when the price was reduced. Microsoft's had a year to lower their manufacturing costs, there's been recent speculation that they actually turn a profit on the $399 units now, and they can, over the next four years (at most), lower the price in $50 increments until they hit $199. Maybe less. Will that attract a wider audience? Of course. I fail to see how selling over seven million units in twelve months could be considered a failure. If you want to look for weakness, look after the holiday season--if the 360 didn't sell well in November and December, when hardware sales can equal sales of the rest of the year, then they have a problem. I've seen nothing to indicate that's happening, though. Here's a tangent not related to Chris and Jason's article. I've written at length about how the Wii is going to win this generation, even though no one believes me quite yet. But the 360 appears, by all data I see, to be very healthy and doing very well. So when analysts suddenly get religion and forecase the Wii to "win" the unit war, don't think it means anything, because it doesn't. That was always going to happen. That's not new information. Microsoft can be very successful in second place. And that's where they'll be, unless Sony figures out what's happening and drops the price of the PS3 by $150-$200 in the next twelve months. In that case, all bets are off. Wii Update PS3/Wii Auctions, Etc. Straight From the Van Black Friday (part 2)	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line73
__label__cc	0.557776	0.442224	Motto: “We Serve”; “Create and Foster a Spirit of Understanding Among the Peoples of the World...” Who Are Lions: We are rich in heritage and pride. We are proud that our organization is close to a century old, and that it has a distinguished history of doing good works for the world. Local communities respect and trust their clubs, both because those clubs are made up of neighbors and friends who have a long record of support, and because of the Lions Clubs International name and legacy. We serve where we live: We are ready whenever and however our communities need us. We are global: We are committed to pitching in with resources wherever we are needed in the world. We give 100 percent: We cover all costs from our own dues, ensuring that all donated funds go to the causes. Transparency and accountability operate at every level; in fact, The Financial Times has ranked Lions Clubs International Foundation the “best among non-government organizations worldwide with which to work. ”We are dedicated to sight– and more. Since Helen Keller 1n 1925 challenged the Lions to be “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” Lions have fulfilled the mission of addressing vision health and promoting research for solutions to vision disease. Lions Clubs work on global initiatives for youth, health, disaster relief and others that affect local communities everywhere.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line74
__label__wiki	0.956081	0.956081	W Davis Smith About Us / Leadership and Staff / W Davis Smith W. Davis Smith W. Davis Smith is currently Of Counsel at the law firm of Andrews Lagasse Branch & Bell, LLP, in San Diego, a woman and minority owned law firm which specializes in employment law and general litigation. Previously, he was senior vice president and general counsel for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), one of Sempra Energy’s regulated California utilities. He worked for the company for 31 years. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Sempra Energy, responsible for Regulatory and Litigation. Prior to that, he was a litigation attorney for Pacific Enterprises, the former parent company of SoCalGas. While there, he represented the company before the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He also served as chief counsel for the Pacific Enterprises Energy Companies responsible for the merger and acquisition of Pacific Enterprises’ oil- and gas-exploration companies and Sempra Energy’s acquisition of gas utility companies in Argentina. Prior to joining Pacific Enterprises, Smith worked in corporate law for Litton Industries and was in private litigation practice. He serviced 5 years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged as a captain. Smith has a law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He also has a master’s degree in business administration from California State University and a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy. Smith is on the Board, and was previously Co-Chair of the California Minority Counsel Program, whose mission is to provide access, opportunity and education to diverse attorneys in California; is a member of the State Bar’s Council on Access and Fairness; and is on the Crawford High School Law Academy Advisory Board which is dedicated to improving the diversity pipeline for law school. 1102 Q Street, Suite 4800 A diverse legal profession. Nothing on this website is to be construed as legal advice.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line75
__label__cc	0.605956	0.394044	AU Park/Tenleytown, DC Real Estate Tenleytown dates back to the 1700s and is the second oldest settlement in the D.C. area, next to Georgetown. It was originally the last outpost for farmers delivering their wares from Frederick, MD to Georgetown. Tenleytown is also home to Fort Reno, which is highest point in the city at over 400 feet. Prior to acquiring its current name, the area was referred to as Tennally’s Town after John Tennally, who owned a popular watering hole on what is now the corner of River Road and Wisconsin Avenue. The growth of Tenleytown did not begin until the late 1800s when the D.C. streetcar line connected Tenleytown to the Downtown D.C. area. The 18th century area, “Old Tenleytown” encompassed what is now broken down into three separate neighborhoods: Tenleytown, American University Park and Friendship Heights. Tenleytown is a comfortable, down-to-earth neighborhood that is a short distance from the downtown area. The community is easily walkable and a nearby Red line metro stop services residents and American University students. Notable developments in the community include the completion of the Tenleytown Library, a modern building close to the AU Park/Tenleytown Metro station. The intersection of River Road and Wisconsin features a Whole Foods, A Best Buy, an Ace Hardware store and a variety of different restaurants. Tenleytown residents also enjoy the convenience of Fort Reno, which offers great sledding in the winter, a perfect picnic spot in the spring and fall and free concerts in the summer. The Tenleytown-American University Red line Metro stop off of Wisconsin Avenue is located in the center of town. Buses also frequent the area offering transportation toward Georgetown or Friendship Heights. Ronald Reagan National Airport < 10 miles Washington Dulles International Airport < 30 miles Baltimore Washington International Airport < 35 mile View all AU Park/Tenleytown Listings SEARCH FOR LISTINGS IN AU PARK/TENLEYTOWN 4407 FESSENDEN STREET NW 3901 ALTON PLACE NW 4118 ELLICOTT STREET NW 4839 WESTERN AVENUE NW	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line76
__label__wiki	0.555972	0.555972	« Dear Folks: September 25, 1988 We Have The Money: But the budget doesn’t reflect our real needs » Depopulation Is Not a Problem: Population Growth Is “If we don’t change our direction,” says a Chinese proverb, “we’ll end up where we are headed.” If population trends continue to unfold the way they’ve been going, the world population will grow from five billion to eight billion over the next 35 years. Ninety percent of that growth will occur in the Third World. Over the same period West Germany’s population is expected to decline by ten percent, from 60 million to 54 million. Sweden’s population will go down by six percent. Switzerland’s is predicted to drop by eight percent. People of European descent (including those migrating to America, Australia, and other parts of the world) made up 18 percent of the world population in 1750. Their proportion increased to 29 percent by 1950, then declined to 23 percent by 1985. The number of European-descended people grew after 1950 from 722 million to 1091 million, but non-European populations grew much faster. According to U.N. forecasts, by 2025 European-descended populations will have increased by another 32 percent, but their proportion of the total will have dropped to 18 percent, back where it was in 1750. For a population to maintain its numbers, each women must bear over her lifetime slightly more than two children, on average. In the United States the average number of children born to each woman is now 1.8. In Canada it is 1.7. Fertility is below replacement level in every country in Europe except Ireland, Poland, and Albania. Denmark is averaging only 1.4 children per woman, West Germany 1.3. Most of these populations are not yet declining, because they have had higher fertility in the recent past. Their younger cohorts are swollen with baby-boomers. As these cohorts move into childbearing age, the number of births is going up, even though each couple is having fewer children. That phenomenon is temporary. It has already run its course in both Germanies, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, and Hungary, all of whose populations are now stable or declining. Norway, Great Britain, and Italy will be the next to run out of population momentum. The United States, which added 85 million people over past 35 years, is expected to add 66 million in the next 35, about one-third of which will come from immigration. Population decline is still decades off for the U.S., but eventually, if we keep on in the low-fertility direction we’re going, we, too, will end up where we are headed. The prospect of creeping depopulation has triggered some alarm. West Germany is talking about tax incentives for larger families. Pat Robertson ran for the U.S. presidency saying that we should have more kids to pay for Social Security. But rapid population growth in the poor countries is a much more worrisome trend than depopulation in the rich countries. There is no reason except national or racial zealotry to worry about the low fertility of Caucasian peoples. It’s a sign not of genetic weakness but of economic success. Low birth rates are correlated everywhere with good health care, widespread education, employment, and general prosperity. When non-European people like the Japanese, Singaporeans, and Taiwanese achieve these things, their fertility goes down too (to 1.8, 1.7, and 2.1 children per woman, respectively). The relatively high fertility of the Soviet Union (2.4 children per woman) is not a sign of national virility but of remaining social inadequacies. Especially for crowded, polluted Europe, it’s hard to argue that more people are needed. Many problems, from unemployment to energy supply to acid rain, will become easier to solve as populations slowly go down. Peter von Ehr, a German sociologist, says, “if we want to keep our present standard of living, the last thing we need is more children.” As for maintaining European civilization and power in global affairs, demographer Lincoln Day is not worried. “A billion or so Europeans cannot help but figure prominently on the world stage.” Some people are concerned because a slowly declining population will contain fewer young people and more old people. In the United States 22 percent of the population is under the age of 15 and 12 percent over the age of 65. In Sweden the numbers are 18 percent and 17 percent respectively. (In Kenya, the most rapidly-growing population in the world, 53 percent of the people are under 15; only 2 percent are over 65). Shifting age ratios should pose no economic burden — society will have to spend more on older people, but less on young people. There could be problems of institutional adaptation. Fewer first grade classrooms will be needed and more senior centers, fewer pediatricians and more gerontologists. Above all, declining populations will require a revaluing of human beings of all ages. Lincoln Day says, “More will need to be done to ensure that older people are permitted a life of dignity and reasonable comfort, that society is enabled to take advantage of what older people have to offer, and that the relatively scarce resource of children and young adults is not wasted.” The challenge posed by low birth rates in rich countries comes very slowly and can be met. The real population challenge, the one that can shake the worlds of both the rich and the poor, comes from high birth rates. Kenya, with an average of eight children per woman, is facing over the next 35 years not a 10 percent decrease but a 200 percent increase in numbers. That increase is a result of impoverishment, and it is likely to be a cause of further impoverishment, if world population trends keep on going where they’re headed.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line84
__label__cc	0.678699	0.321301	Author: VFP DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE. The army is nothing like the army brochures and the videos you see online. Military accommodation is basic and you will spend your spare time polishing every inch of it. You pay for your food in the army. Range stew, rare chicken, deep fried spam, hot salad and cofftea are all on the “menu”. Other action packed activities include but are not limited to: Standing on parade for hours. Painting things. Picking up litter. Digging trenches and filling them back in again. Waiting around for hours on end for no obvious reason. Counting things in the stores and then counting them again. Sweeping, the army have large areas of ground that must be kept immaculate at all times. DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T LOSE YOUR RIGHTS. Soldiers don’t have the rights that civilians have. The army can lock you in for several years, which would be illegal in a civilian job. Other rights that soldiers lose: You lose the right to have your interests protected by a union. You lose the right not to be subject to forced labour. You lose the right to be tried in the juvenile justice system if charged with an offence. You lose the right to speak your own mind if this could embarrass the army – and you can be put in prison for it. You lose the right to choose your work in the way a civilian can – you can be put in prison for trying to leave the army. You can’t change your job in the army without the army’s permission but the army can move you to another job without your permission. You lose the right to say ‘no’ to your boss – you can be put in prison for saying ‘no’ to an order. You lose the right to live where you want – you can be sent anywhere in the world. DON’T LOSE YOUR RIGHTS, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND. The Army Foundation College in Yorkshire is really just an army training camp and it only does three courses; English, maths, ICT. The courses aren’t GCSEs, they’re less than half as long, and so basic that they’re almost worthless. Most employers have never heard of them. The army might enrol you on an apprenticeship in ‘Public Services’. The title sounds good but it’s just your basic soldier training dressed up to look like an apprenticeship. It teaches you to ‘operate and maintain small arms and team weapons’, ‘perform ceremonial duties’ and ‘meet physical fitness requirements’, it’s pretty useless for anything except the army. The army says that you can finish your Phase 1 training as long as you’ve reached ‘Entry Level 3’ in your English and maths, that means a reading age of a 9-11 year old. That’s good enough for the army, but is it good enough for you? GET A PROPER EDUCATION, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T FOLLOW ORDERS. Every soldier is expected to follow orders without question. This will be beaten into you during basic training. Here are a few examples of orders you will have to obey if you join the army. “Paint that vehicle, I don’t care if it is raining.” “Clean those shit covered toilets.” “Report to the officers mess, they need a waiter tonight.” “Stick your chin out, I am going to punch you.” “You are not going home this weekend you are on guard instead.” “You are being transferred to a different unit.” DON’T BLINDLY FOLLOW ORDERS, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T BECOME A HATER. Soldiers are encouraged to hate. You will be encouraged to: Hate soldiers in other regiments. Hate people in the Royal Air Force. Hate the Royal Navy. Hate civilians (that means your friends and family). Hate foreigners. This is all done to make you feel that you are in a special gang and that all of the people in your gang are special. This feeling will then be exploited to get you to carry out tasks you would never have done otherwise. Like attacking people in their homes at night. DON’T BECOME A HATER, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T BECOME A KILLER. If you join the infantry you will be put through six months of deep psychological manipulation. The way your brain functions will be changed, forever. By the end of your training your ambition in life will be to go to war and kill the enemy. Any war, any enemy. The rest of the army exists to enable the infantry to close with and kill the enemy, so even if you don’t join the infantry you will be helping them to kill. DON’T BECOME A KILLER, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T GET SEXUALLY ABUSED. Sexual abuse is rife within the army. The army accepts that sexual abuse is higher in the army than in civvy jobs. Women in the army are twice as likely to be sexually abused compared to women in civvy jobs. Women soldiers of low rank are the most common target for sexual abuse. Male soldiers are often subjected to initiation ceremonies by other males that amount to sexual abuse. DON’T GET SEXUALLY ABUSED, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T GO TO WAR. All the talk you have heard about the army defending Queen and Country or keeping the people of Britain safe is bollocks. The British Army exists to go to war on behalf of the UK Government. Since 2001 the British Army has been used covertly or overtly to attack Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen. None of these countries posed a threat to the people of Britain. Our wars have nothing to do with defending the people of the British Isles. DON’T GO TO WAR, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T BECOME A CASUALTY. For the period 1 January 2006 to 31 March 2013 records show that: 2,116 UK military and civilian personnel were admitted to UK Field Hospitals and categorised as Wounded in Action. 293 UK personnel were categorised as Very Seriously Injured. 298 UK personnel were categorised as Seriously Injured. 6,663 UK personnel were aeromedically evacuated from Afghanistan on medical grounds. DON’T BECOME A CASUALTY, DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. DON’T JOIN THE ARMY. Do you still want to join the army? Watch this video featuring Ben Griffin. He served in the Parachute Regiment and the Special Air Service on operations in N Ireland, Macedonia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Don’t Join the Army’ is a project of Veterans For Peace UK. It is a response to the Army’s consistently misleading and exploitative recruitment campaigns aimed at young people. Based on the experiences of hundreds of veterans, Don’t Join the Army provides young people with information about military service often missing from the official recruitment material.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0053.json.gz/line85

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