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RIGHT TO VOTE
Oprah Hits The Campaign Trail
Media icon Oprah Winfrey rallied in Marietta, Georgia, to campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
Get Out Of Prison, Get Out The Vote
By Project Return, Contributor
Project Return is solely dedicated to the successful new begin...
Maurice had lost his voting rights when he was incarcerated. Once he had served his time and returned to our community from prison, he fought passionately to have his rights restored. For Maurice, regaining freedom and regaining the right to vote went hand-in-hand.
Time For 'Good Trouble' Inside And Outside Congress
By Marian Wright Edelman, Contributor
President, Children's Defense Fund
The time for silence and patience is long gone. Congressmen Lewis and his colleagues have vowed to keep going with their fight as soon as the House returns from its July 4th recess. We must stand with them as they continue to get into "good trouble."
Has America Matured into the Fair and Equal Land of Promise?
By Jackie De Hon, Ph.D, Contributor
Author and retired college teacher
Check into candidates' backgrounds. Learn how they voted and what they have done in their own lives--not just what they say in media sound-bites written for them by professionals. Learn what they stand for before you trust them with your precious vote.
Senator Warren Stands Up For Disenfranchised Voters in U.S. Territories After Snub
By Neil Weare, Contributor
President and Founder, We the People Project
As many Americans have learned this hard-fought election cycle, U.S. territories actually do participate in presidential primaries despite not having a vote in November.
Spencer Platt via Getty Images
Voter Suppression Is Happening Everywhere. This Institute Is Trying To Stop It.
By Samantha Lachman
The Supreme Court has left a major hole in the Voting Rights Act, but attorneys and law students are hoping to fill it.
Advice for a Young Voter (a Letter to My Son)
By Katherine Meadowcroft, Contributor
Cultural activist and writer.
Last summer my son turned 18 years old. I enthusiastically said to him, "Wonderful, you can vote for our next president." He answered, rather gloomily, "I feel it is pointless, they all make promises they never fulfill. How can I choose a candidate?"
How A Long-Lost Footnote Could Save The Supreme Court From Itself
By Cristian Farias
The biggest voting rights case of the year may depend on a few sentences that never saw the light of day -- until now.
Veterans Day, Still No Right to Vote
On Veterans Day in 2015, it is a national embarrassment that more than 150,000 veterans living in U.S. territories will be denied the right to vote for their Commander-in-Chief next November.
The Fight for Equality and Voting Rights Continue: 95 Years after the 19th Amendment
By Elisabeth MacNamara, Contributor
President, League of Women Voters of the United States
Ninety-five years ago, after tireless work by generations of advocates, the 19th Amendment, finally, became the law of the land guaranteeing the right to vote for women. One hundred years ago, the success of the 19th Amendment did not seem so inevitable.
Voter Suppression Is an Assault Against Humanity
By Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., Contributor
Senior Minister Emeritus, Riverside Church, National Minister,...
Whatever functions to abridge or diminish the sense of responsible agency in our fellow human beings is an assault against the whole human race. Thus, voter suppression and the oppressive intention out of which it arises are an assault against humanity.
Tell Congress to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by Restoring Its Key Protections
The League of Women Voters has been standing its ground in the fight against discrimination and for voting rights for 95 years, and restoring the VRA is an important step to keep our elections fair, free and accessible.
States Rethink Laws Denying The Vote To Felons
By Rebecca Beitsch, Pew's Stateline
Who Has the Right to Vote in 2016?
By Stephanie Schriock, Contributor
President of EMILY's List and American Women
The truth is that the GOP knows it can't push its extreme, out-of-touch agenda on a country where every voice is heard. They know they have to do everything they can to silence the voices of everyday Americans because it's the only way they'll keep winning elections.
Return the Right to Vote to 'Missing Men'
By Allegra Chapman, Contributor
Director of Voting and Elections, Common Cause
Men and women who have completed their sentences are expected to return to work, pay their taxes, and become accountable to their communities. Resuming one's civic right and responsibility is part of that process, and denial of the right to vote is not only undemocratic but also self-defeating.
Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment Secures Unanimous Backing of DNC Executive Committee
By Rob Richie, Contributor
Rob Richie is the Executive Director of the non-partisan elect...
By committing to the fundamental nature of the right to vote, our political leaders can instead focus on what they should do in elections: trying to earn votes from eligible voters, rather than trying to game voter eligibility and access.
We Are the Dream They Dreamed
By Maria Rodale, Contributor
CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author
It's really not about "equality"; it's about freedom. Freedom. FREEDOM. The freedom to live a life fully and without fear, no matter your gender. Women today, especially in America, are living a dream that our foremothers dreamed for us. And they have passed the torch to us.
Best Use Ever For Your 'I Voted Today' Sticker
By Caurie Putnam, Contributor
Journalist with 20 years of experience, including Reuters, USA...
McPike regularly brings flowers to Anthony's headstone after she votes. Others bring their "I Voted Today" stickers and place them on the headstone as a symbol of respect and gratitude.
NPR's Michel Martin On America's Voting Rights Conversation
By Jessica Dickerson
One of the interesting things about the era that we are now in is how many states have moved to change the mechanisms of
Cast Your Vote for American Values
By Richard Trumka, Contributor
President, AFL-CIO
Money is pouring into this year's mid-term election -- mostly from the pockets of right-wing billionaires. The total is projected to top $4 billion. Thirteen states have annual budgets of $4 billion or less.
For the LGBTQ, Black, and Undocumented Communities: Get Out to Vote!
By Cristina Jiménez and Angela Peoples, Contributors
Heroes in our movements for equality have fought for and have stressed the importance of civic engagement, and as the future of this country, it is our civic duty to uphold those values and encourage people to vote.
They Hope You Won't Wake Up
By Robert Creamer, Guest Writer
Here's the bottom line. The Tea Party Republicans and their Big Business and Wall Street allies plan to grab what they want while ordinary people sleep through this election.
It's Time for a Constitutional Right to Vote, and a Truce in the Voting Wars
By enshrining the right to vote in our constitution, Congress would be empowered to enact minimum electoral standards to guarantee a higher degree of legitimacy, inclusivity, and consistency across the nation.
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Man City Hit Humiliated Chelsea For 6
Sergio Aguero grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester City scored four times inside 25 minutes to thrash Chelsea 6-0 and leapfrog Liverpool again to top spot in the Premier League on goal difference on Sunday.
Aguero should have had even more than three as the Argentine missed a glorious early chance and hit the bar in the second-half in a humiliating afternoon for Maurizio Sarri’s men.
Raheem Sterling started and ended the scoring and Ilkay Gundogan also netted in the first quarter of the game as City ended what could have been a testing week with a trip to Everton in between the visits of Arsenal and Chelsea with maximum points.
Jurgen Klopp’s men maintain the advantage of a game in hand, but handed a reprieve by Liverpool’s draws against Leicester and West Ham in recent weeks, City look determined to become the first side in a decade to retain the Premier League.
Chelsea on the other hand slip to sixth with the scale of the defeat sure to raise further doubts over Sarri’s future.
A 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth in their last away game was Chelsea’s heaviest league defeat since 1996.
And this was their worst loss in any competition since 1991 after failing to recover from Sterling’s fourth-minute opener.
Eden Hazard went to sleep from Kevin de Bruyne’s quickly taken free-kick and Bernardo Silva had acres of space to cross for the England international to fire home.
Pep Guardiola had described this match as a “final” for his side given that Chelsea had a week to prepare, while City ground out a 2-0 win at Everton on Wednesday.
Guardiola fell to the floor in exasperation when Aguero somehow side-footed wide with his easiest chance of the game moments later.
But the Catalan coach need not have worried that would prove a costly miss as Aguero made amends in stunning fashion by blasting into the top corner from 25 yards to double City’s after just 13 minutes.
Aguero had a simple task to make it 3-0 six minutes later when he pounced on Ross Barkley’s slack header towards his own goal.
And Gundogan’s shot from the edge of the area then had too much power for the world’s most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to compound Chelsea’s woes.
Such was the defensive collapse at the other end, Gonzalo Higuain had little chance to shine but the Argentine striker was unfortunate not to score his third goal in as many league starts for Chelsea when Ederson turned over his dipping volley five minutes before the break.
That was as much of a response as Chelsea mustered, though, and it only got worse for Sarri’s chances of keeping his job in the second period.
Aguero missed his first chance to seal a second hat-trick in two games when he headed against the crossbar.
But when Sterling was too quick for Cesar Azpilicueta and chopped down by the Spaniard inside the area, Aguero coolly slotted home from the penalty spot to move level with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as the Premier League’s top scorer on 17 for the season.
Even after Aguero went off to a standing ovation, City’s strength in depth shone through as Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and David Silva came off the bench.
And Silva’s pass opened the visitors up again for the sixth as he picked out Oleksandr Zinchenko who crossed for Sterling to tap home.
Sarri Open To Terry Return In Coaching Role
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1What is civil engineering?
2What do civil engineers do?
3Who are civil engineers?
4How can I become a civil engineer?
Civil EngineeringExhibitions
Education& Resources
Duration:2.5 years
Cost:£141m
Country: Cornwall, UK
What did this project achieve?
Area improved
Disused claypit turned into a major visitor attraction.
Largest rainforest ‘in captivity’.
Economy boosted
Millions of visitors drawn to the site and area.
Environment benefited
Message are all about green living and climate change issues.
Used engineering skill
Domes designed for strength over wide range of temperatures on unstable ground.
The Eden Project. Picture from Wikipedia
Create the biggest greenhouse in the world using unique and sustainable architecture
Built in 2001, the Eden Project turned a disused Cornish claypit into a temperature-controlled environment for an entire rainforest - as well as hundreds of other plants.
It won the ICE Merit Award in 2002 as an outstanding example of civil engineering.
The complex is dominated by 2 biomes. The biggest of these is the Rainforest Biome. It’s 55m high (11 double decker buses on top of each other), 100m long and 200m wide (2 football pitches).
The temperature in the Rainforest Biome is kept between 18 and 35C. It houses the biggest rainforest in captivity.
The Mediterranean Biome is 35m high, 65m wide and 135m long. It’s full of warm temperate and arid plants such as olives and grapevines.
The two biomes are constructed from tubular steel and hexagonal cladding panels made of a special plastic.
Built in 2001, the Eden Project turned a disused Cornish claypit into a temperature-controlled environment for an entire rainforest, as well as hundreds of other plants.
Difference this eco project has made
The Eden Project has brought massive economic and social changes to the region.
More than 19 million people have visited the site and learned about sustainable construction, green living and the importance of low-energy buildings.
The project has generated £1.9bn for the local economy since 2001. It’s been so successful that in 2015, the Eden team announced they will be creating another Eden Project in China.
How the the domes were built
When architect Nick Grimshaw first visited the Eden site the old claypit was still being mined. Thinking about how to build on the pit’s uneven and shifting sands, he came up with the idea of soap bubbles as they adapt to any surface they settle on.
The weather was a major challenge during the early months of construction – 43m litres of rain fell in 90 days. Engineers had to devise a special drainage system as the site was 15m below the water table.
The biomes were designed as a warm environment for plants. They’re made of transparent hexagonal panels on a steel structure. The panels trap air between two layers of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), a kind of plastic.
ETFE is designed for strength over a wide range of temperatures. The ETFE panels are very light, but can take the weight of a car.
The buildings were designed to need as few construction materials as possible – the honeycomb shape of the biome maximises strength while minimizing materials.
Staff buildings have ‘green roofs’ which keep warm in winter and cool in summer. They’re insulated using recycled newspaper.
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If we don't make ourselves energy independent, building on traditional British skills to do so, we're going to be in serious trouble.
Tim Smit
Founder and Chief Executive, Eden Project
It took 230 miles of scaffold to construct the Eden Project – a Guinness Book of Records record.
The green tiles on the floor of the Core – Eden’s education building – were originally Heineken beer bottles. The entrance mats are made of recycled truck tyres.
Eden’s biomes appears in the James Bond film Die Another Day, where they stand in for the villain’s diamond mine in Iceland.
People who made it happen
Founder: archaeologist and anthropologist Tim Smit
Designers: Nicholas Grimshaw and engineering firm Anthony Hunt & Associates (now Sinclair Knight Merz)
Main contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine Biome construction: MERO (UK) plc
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Wrist spinner Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the series against England after tests revealed a virus that will require treatment and rest for, at least, four weeks. The series against England, comprising a T20I and five ODIs, will be played from 5 to 19 May.
Shadab Khan ruled out of series against England.https://t.co/nTAOtaxWwM pic.twitter.com/OfpUDb4xu5
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 21, 2019
The Pakistan Cricket Board will now set-up Shadab’s appointment with specialists in England to help him fully recover before Pakistan’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 opener against the Windies on 31 May at Trent Bridge.
Details about Shadab’s replacement will be announced in due course.
The selectors have already included Asif Ali and Mohammad Amir as additional players to the 15-player World Cup squad. Pakistan, like any other participating side, has the flexibility to make changes to their World Cup squad until 23 May.
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A Jewel-Toned Delight: Rihanna Dazzles In A New Shoot For ‘Garage’ Magazine
Mike Nied @mikeynied | September 4, 2018 2:00 pm
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Rihanna reaffirms her status as one of pop’s most fashionable icons with a new spread for Garage magazine. Last month the 30-year-old draped herself in florals and luxurious couture for an avant-garde shoot with British Vogue. Today (September 4), she hopped online to reveal that she was covering Garage’s ‘The Human Future’ September issue. Shot by acclaimed photographer, Deana Lawson, she dazzles with yet another vibrant spread. Mixing vintage heirlooms including a striking petal-pink rose bolero with modern pieces, she stuns on the cover. The remaining photos are equally gorgeous. Dressed in lush jewel-tones and chic silhouettes, the “Man Down” siren shows off her impeccable taste.
Stylist Carlos Nazario worked on the shoot and shared some details about his inspiration. In particular, he explained that he wanted to try to keep things fresh for Rihanna. “Ri is somebody who sees so much, and she, obviously, is constantly seeing current season samples,” he said. “I felt like it wasn’t that exciting for her to only wear things that I’m sure she’s familiar with, you know?” He accomplished his goal by working in some vintage pieces. “I think her comfort zone is to push it, right? I don’t think she feels comfortable when she feels like she’s worn it before,” he said. Citing phrases such as “Caribbean queen” as inspirational, he added that his goal was to create the perfect union between hitmaker and photographer.
“But I did want to give her something a little bit different. I wanted to take all the elements — their grace and presence, and Rihanna’s fashion energy, and Deana’s particular style of photography — and we wanted to create something that felt new.” Mark Guiducci, Garage’s editor in chief, commented on the union between Rihanna and Lawson in a statement shared with The Fader. “Rihanna is perhaps our most human of pop idols — unguarded, miraculously vital, perfect in her imperfections — making her the consummate subject for Deana,” he explained.
There is no word yet on what the accompanying interview will cover, but it will hopefully delve into plans for Ri’s ninth studio album. It is rumored to reintroduce a dancehall sound to her musicality, and rumor has it that it is on the way shortly. We’ll have a better idea when the issue arrives this Thursday (September 6). In the meantime scroll through a gallery of photos from the shoot up top, check out some behind-the-scenes footage below and learn more about the cover here!
by #DeanaLawson for @garage_magazine #THEHUMANFUTURE is out Thursday!!
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Pokemon Sun and Moon Anime Series, New Movie to Debut on Disney XD
Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon premiering early 2017.
By Alex Osborn
Updated: 2 May 2017 6:20 pm
Posted: 17 Nov 2016 8:11 pm
The new season of the Pokemon anime television series, which pulls from Pokemon Sun
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and Moon, as well as the next animated movie, will premiere on Disney XD in the United States, The Pokemon Company International has announced.
Disney XD has signed a multi-year distribution deal to air not only the 20th season of series and next movie, but also all 19 prior seasons and 15 movies.
The next season of the hit anime, dubbed Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon, sees Ash and his pal Pikachu traveling to Alola, the new region featured in the latest pair of Nintendo 3DS games, which release tomorrow. Check out the trailer below for a look at the tropical adventures that await the series' iconic young trainer, ahead of the series premiere early next year.
Before then, on December 5, Disney XD will debut Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. In addition to airing the new animated feature, the network will provide an early look at the upcoming TV season by debuting the first two episodes.
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Sense This
“Allleeuuuttiiaann...”
His eyes snapped open, only seeing the bottom of bunk that hung over his head. Everything came to him as a blur at first, but when his senses came to him, he joyfully but yet sadly remembered where he was. The smell of the diesel helped him along with his memories. He rubbed his head then face with his left hand, his right still holding his journal that he clung to through the night.
Aleutian gazed towards the curtains. They fluttered back and forth ever so slightly with the induced breeze of the open hatches and the ocean winds. He waited for what seemed like hours, staring hard at them, anticipating for her to come through them; smiling; waking him to the new day. But she never did this time.
He felt the warm echoes of her finely trimmed, but filled out body on his; lying on his chest with her elegant smile. Then came the memories of her lips touching his, the kiss she laid on him was all her own; not forceful nor subtle. He now longed for her sweet lips again, her head lying on his chest, tracing his birthright with her gentle, wondering fingers.
“We should have your father marry us when we get back; only after we go and see your brother on the Island,” she told him two years ago, her soft voice echoing in him; tearing him up even further.
If my father wants me, he can come and...
Emi-La placed her index finger over his lips; driving her next point to him with her smile; “Your anger towards him is only punishing your brother, Aleutian. Let’s go and help your brother; don’t make him fend for himself all the time.”
Aleutian remembered nodding to her with an even but defeated face; “Okay...”
But it never happened. His thoughts of meeting his brother with her by his side were swept away on the periled wings of war. He could only fathom now of what it would have been like; setting foot on the Island, his brother discovering them, and then telling Knuckles who they were. He wanted that to happen; not his brother knocking him out and only meeting a monster in a return.
Aleutian rolled over in his bunk, clutching his journal ever tighter against his chest as he stared at the metal hull of the sub with his glistening blue eyes. He realized as he started to cry that things were coming full circle: he was back on the boat that saved his life, his brother now with him on it, hoping both him and the Plunger could save his soul. He closed his eyes as tears fell from them; tracing a little ways on his long scar before they found paths on his broad but short muzzle. They shook free as he breathed in hard; panting the air out as he was overcome by his memories. He now wanted Knuckles to come through the curtains and see him as he was; hurt...filled with pain. Aleutian at that point was willing to open up to him now and more than ever. He prayed, begged to Aurora that Knuckles would come...but he never did.
When he opened his eyes finally, they were met by what felt like a burning white light to him. “My Guardian,” he heard in his psyche as he gazed upon his white crest. It helped bring him back to reality and to what he was now doing, soothing his thoughts at that instant.
Aleutian cleared his face with his free hand and rolled over. He placed the journal on the bed as he sat up. Finding his socks and boots, he quickly put them on while still rubbing his sticky face. When he stood, he felt the slight roll of the Plunger making her way across the vast ocean. It helped mend his troubled mind. He took his time making his way to the curtained door, only taking one quick look at Rogue before he exited; she was sleeping, he could see the small of her back as she laid on her side.
Tails was busy putting breakfast together as Aleutian past him. “Mourning sunshine,” the young fox greeted. Aleutian just shrugged at the comment. “I made a fresh kettle of tea for you, Mathias says it was what you liked.”
“Thanks, Miles,” Aleutian said with a slight quiver in his voice. He then retrieved a blue cup from the overhead cabinet and poured the steaming dark orange liquid into it. Tails could see Aleutian’s face was a little red, and he guessed why when he heard his voice.
Passing through the radio compartment, Aleutian noticed that Mathias was already out of his bed and off somewhere, probably doing the morning system checks, making sure nothing had broken during the night. Taking a long pull from his glass, the sweetened tea lifted the fog of sleep from his head. Tails had brewed it just right. Smiling at the sensation, Aleutian ventured carefully up to the morning air, climbing the ladder with his cup in his left hand as he made his way to the bridge. Reaching the top, he saw Julie-Su looking towards the front, her hair and dreads flowing with the breeze, minus the metal lock that stood fast from the rest.
“Morning, Julie,” he said with a shaky, but friendly voice from the ladder. “Where’s my brother?” As he climbed up from the hatch, his sight answered his question. Knuckles was sitting cross legged between the deck gun and a “T” shaped device that was the hydrophone; facing the mid mourning sun.
“Meditating. He does it to clear his head before doing anything else in the mourning,” she replied smiling.
“This is the best place to do it,” he said, sipping his warm drink; “No distractions, no smog, except for the exhaust and all. But where he is at right now, he won’t notice. It’s perfect out here.”
“I take it you do the same?”
“Not lately,” Aleutian replied, placing his hands over the metal side of the bridge and balancing his drink between his knuckles. “I used to take long walks through the forest to think. Sometimes I’d never come home for days, but what Knuckles is doing...yes I have. Been needing to for quite sometime.”
After he explained himself to her, Aleutian turned and gave her the same apologetic speech as he did to Rogue the night before. Julie accepted it but she also said she was wrong in not doing her job as well.
“That’s what I’m really liking about ‘this’ mission, we are really having to work together out here,” she commented, smiling at the morning sun.
Aleutian smiled as well, “Yea,” he breathed out, turning his visual attention to his brother, “the Plunger is very good at strengthening the bonds of teamwork. If y’all thought you were close before you left; wait till you get back. You will start depending on each other more, and in a good way.”
“And it is definitely helping you,” Julie-Su softly fired back, “you’re totally different than you were at Knothole from the days before. In a way you’re like your brother...”
“...No, we are not alike,” he gently shot back at her.
“Yes you are. When I first met Knux, he was somewhat of a loner. I see some of the old him in you, but you are turning around faster than he did.”
Aleutian nodded his head in agreement, but sighed afterwards; “I did some things that I’m not proud of.”
“We all have Aleutian...”
“...No,” he stated, cutting her off as he shook his head. “I’ve done some really bad things in the past two years that I don’t want to expose my brother to. I didn’t do them out of reason, but out of sheer retribution. From what I know of him, he doesn’t need to know that he can cross that line.”
“Line...oh, he about crossed that a year ago, Aleutian!” she retorted quickly. “Your brother went on a power trip that made him turn green. He then aligned with the Dark Legion and Dimitri and ended up getting killed over it.”
Aleutian turned his stun face. “That’s what he met by the Avatar! You mean he died and came back to life?”
Julie-Su nodded her head. “Yep, thanks to his powers that he didn’t fully understand yet, he got killed because he didn’t know where the line was.”
Aleutian nodded his eye brows up at the comment, only wishing now that he kept Emi-La’s promise sooner. Then he put the shoe on the other foot, “So, where did you learn to shoot like that?”
Julie-Su smiled at the question before replying in her calm voice. “I used to be with the other side of your family. I was a solider with the Dark Legion and they trained me to shoot that good. Again we’re not all proud of what we have done,” she said, turning back to Aleutian with a smirk. “And you’re not so bad yourself. There must of been about three inches that separated me and Blackjack.”
“Practice makes perfect,” Aleutian grimaced, before downing another gulp of his tea.
“And it saved my furred skin. Blackjack and I have tangled before, but you made us equal that day. I’ve never thanked you for what you did.”
“Save it, I was just doing my duties.”
“And what are those duties...or do you even know anymore?” Julie-Su asked, lowering her voice to get her point across.
Aleutian was speechless as he looked beyond the swelling bow.
Lien-Da was calm and cool on the outside, but inside, she was her enraged self. Her black top was open just enough to expose her chest to catch any male’s eye, her long leather pants formed tightly around her impressive figure; it seemed to hold her rage in. Her dread locks were long, reaching down to the small of her back. On the left side of her head, a lone metal dread hung from where she had offered her real one up to join the Dark Legion. Most people stood away from her. Her temper and devious thoughts demanded it.
But along side her, Locke wasn’t too far off on that same path. “Only a hundred and fifty!?” he bellowed, “I was expecting a lot more to go...a lot more!”
A long line of echidnas reached beyond their sight, heading down to the lower parts of the levitating island through a lighted cave. The smell of the damp limestone grinded into Locke’s mind. The stench resembled how he felt about the whole plan now. First, they told the council about “their” plan to get innocent people out of harms way, then the council heard the doctors and suppliers shout their concerns of the passage and how much they should take with them. But then the council “decided” to only send women and children and males that were too old to possible carry on during “TWO” wars. And now, the council has, “decided,” that they are only going to send less than half of what Locke and Lien-Da had proposed. “Way less!” he thought angrily, “How am I suppose to protect and save the lives of my own when a committee makes the decisions for me. Do they not trust the bloodline of Edmund anymore? The last time this happened, a dark army was formed.” And now that army was at war with itself as people were still suffering from the previous one that still raged on.
“A hundred and fifty!” he shouted again, his anger coming out in the open.
“I’m sorry Locke, but it’s the Councils’ decision...”
“...And they think they are some sort of god? Choosing who goes and how many of those should go? We need as many innocent people out of the picture as possible.”
Lien-Da nodded her head, her arms still crossed. “I know we haven’t stood together on many things, but I stand firm with you on this...but, we must follow,” she angerily bit down.
“Unlike you, I don’t follow orders as a solider.”
She turned her head, her long locks sweeping her shoulders as she did. “Congratulations Guardian, you’ve just been drafted!” She stirred the ground with her shoe, looking down at her nervous progress. “Me and you, both, have seen war Locke,” she began, looking up at the crossed Guardian, “between us, we have seen the horrors and the honors of battle. These politicians only see the possible outcome of risks, but we have seen what happens when risks are taken. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re bad, but, us warriors can predict the outcome of the risk better than some chair jockeyed mouth can.
“But, on the other hand, this is a big risk we are taking. We could be sending a hundred and fifty to live far from this war, or, we could ‘have’ sent five hundred to their deaths. That is the way I look at it.”
Locke gently nodded his head in understanding. “So, who’s the Captain?”
“I picked a Legionnaire named Stenson. A ‘down to Mobius’ type of guy and a Field Marshall with us. He really thinks fast on his feet, and he did some operational planning for us awhile back. A true leader, Locke. Kind of a romantic such as yourself but with a dark edge; oddly being one of us.”
Locke jerked his eyebrows up on that. “His thoughts on the boat?”
“He says it’s sea worthy. We loaded deck weapons on it, large and small arms, but the old clunker looks like it has seen better days.”
You can say that again, Locke scorned in the air. The vessel had been patched up after being on display, of all things, in a museum, then moved later to the Hidden Palace Zone when technology was banned. Why it went instead of staying on display was beyond Locke. Probably not to remind anyone that they needed technology after seeing the dry-docked wreck. But, it was now going to be put to good use, for once. Down at the very bottom of the island, a passerby, by sea, could see the under belly of the ship amidst the rocks. Hopefully, that passerby wasn’t in league with Eggman.
“By the way, he says they are about twelve hours ahead of schedule,” informed Lien-Da after a long pause.
“Hmm, might be because we aren’t loading five-hundred refugees on board,” Locke sniffed, pushing his main reason of his bitter mood back across.
Lien-Da held her hand out to calm Locke. “But it means that we can safely lower them in the dead of night tomorrow morning, instead of doing it in the middle of the day like we original planed.”
Again, Locke, did a single head nod. “I’ll get myself prepared then and send our friends at Knothole a message of our progress. Hopefully the refugees won’t be too much of burdened for them.”
“Stenson says they can probably seek refuge in the Mobian Jungle, and possibly make it back, to get more.”
“I hope he’s right,” Locke calmly said.
Lien-Da turned to leave the Guardian alone, he was already under enough pressure as it was. As she marched away, she saw a female Echidna fast approaching her. As the girl walked right past her, she noticed that it was Lara-Le, and she looked more fumed than Lien-Da was. “Lady Lara...” Her greeting was cut short when Lara stormed right past her. Locke turned around slowly, sensing his former wife coming up behind him.
Sense this...! Lara-Le reached up with her right opened hand, and with a fierce rage burning in her eyes, she slapped Locke across his face. The load slap echoed inside the cave, grabbing Lien-Da’s attention in an instant. She noticed Locke looked surprised as his head slowly turned back around.
“HOW COULD YOU!?” Lara-Le shouted as tears rained down from her eyes. She stepped closer and started pounder her fist against her former husband’s chest. “To me, Locke...to me!?” Succumbing to her emotions, her knees buckled and she fell to the hard ground, dirt staining her yellow one piece robe. She pressed her hands over her face and cried over Locke’s feet. Locke picked her off the ground and held her in his arms for awhile. “You lied to me about Aleutian. He wasn’t dead and you’ve KNOWN IT!” she screamed, pounding her fists at Locke’s chest again.
“I had to keep Knuckles from knowing about him! We went over this remember...”
“...And you used me again as your selfish tool! You took both of our boys away from me.”
“It was HE who left...” Locke pointed out, raising his voice.
“...Because of YOU!” she thundered back at him. “You made him leave after you sealed his future to help Knuckles in his destiny. Ever thought about what it would have felt like to know that you weren’t the favorite and your unborn brother was!” Lara-Le scorned out, her wet eyes burning hard into Locke’s as he said nothing. “And now he comes back to me; with Knuckles practically dragging him here, he comes to me scarred... my baby boy, scarred!” she whimpered out into Locke’s even face.
“He made his decision...”Locke spatted out.
“...And I feel as if I’m paying for it,” she choked out. “Do you even know where he got those?”
Archimedes’s voice echoed in Locke’s mind when she asked the question; “He’s lost Locke, he is lost.” And the Fire Ant didn’t tell him anything after afterwards. In fact, he didn’t see his old friend for days.
“No Lara, I don’t. And that is the honest truth.”
“Then you go and talk to your son. It looks as if he needs to open up to someone. I have seen the horrors of war thus far, but I think it should be you, since you’ve seen it first hand. You go and talk to him.”
“But I have...”
“NO!” she screamed out at the top of her lungs in defiance. “Your duty is with our son. I can baby him when he needs it, but I can’t do it when he’s filled with so much hate and pain. You need to talk to him; Guardian to Guardian; warrior to warrior; father to son.”
Seeing her as she was, and her points being pushed to him with the pains of a crying Mother, Locke swallowed his pride. “Okay Lara...you win this one,” Locke bowed his head, signifying the victor in the bitter argument, one that Lien-Da probably had never seen before.
Lara-Le’s breathing stuttered as she tried to calm herself. She gained her composure a little and backed away from her former husband. “I’ll never forgive you for this, Locke...Ever!” she whispered as she turned away him.
Locke watched as his former wife disappeared into the darkness, only muttering to himself as he looked hard at the ground:
“I expect you not to.”
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Point Roberts, WA and Delta, BC - February 7, 2019 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, one of the first global investor news source covering renewable energy with its Renewableenergystocks.com content, looks at the race for the best batteries as sustainability becomes a mandate and how lithium will play a leading role.
On Monday, February 4th, investors were charged up as Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), a developer and manufacturer of energy solutions announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired at $4.75 per share by electric car company, Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA). The stock traded over 18 Million shares and was up over 49 % for the day.
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Paramount to the future of the evolution of the auto industry is lithium. According to a report from Edinburgh Partners, "demand is expected to increase by a factor of 3-4 times by 2025 with the vast majority of the growth driven by pure Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)."
Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLL) (OTCQB:STLHF) is well positioned as a strategic US source of battery quality lithium materials and is currently focused on the immediate development of its flagship, 180,000 acre Smackover Lithium project located in southern Arkansas.
Standard Lithium just reported a combined Arkansas lithium brine resource of 3,888,000 tonnes LCE. Robert Mintak, CEO said, "This combined project in Southern Arkansas positions us as the largest lithium brine resource in the US; a significantly expanding market that currently relies on imports of foreign lithium."
The Company announced January 9th that it produced its first quantity of battery quality (>99.56% purity) lithium carbonate due to its AI-powered continuous crystallization technology. Its breakthrough rapid lithium extraction process reduces the recovery time of extracting lithium from brine from the current industry method that takes years, to as little as a few hours.
Standard Lithium's recovery time may give them an edge on even some of the leaders, like Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), based in Charlotte, NC. Albemarle says in its presentation, "Obtaining capabilities to bring lithium from mine to market takes time."
How important is lithium to the US economy? Just recently, Energy Secretary Rick Perry launched a recycling initiative to recover the critical elements in lithium-ion batteries, calling it 'a matter of national security.'
"We aim to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of this material by encouraging entrepreneurs to capture up to 90 percent of America's lithium-based battery technology," Perry said.
They also note, "The lithium industry is still maturing from a technical and commercial perspective and does not behave like a commodity industry."
Examples of advanced lithium materials from Albemarle include: patented lithium-based materials to enable long cycle life; Li2S - a key ingredient in next frontier solid separators; and lithium metal foils for next frontier anodes.
Albemarle says it is their goal to provide material to this industry to support and increase the success of lithium-ion technology, not only in mobile communication and power tool (PWT) applications, but also in electric mobility.
Looking to the future, Albemarle also states, "the next generation of lithium batteries is on the horizon already."
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So the race is on; Simon Moores of Benchmark Minerals Tweeted, "We are in the midst of a global battery arms race in which the US is a bystander. Since my last testimony only 14 months ago we have gone from 17 to 70 lithium ion battery megafactories in the pipeline."
Companies like Standard Lithium (TSXV: SLL) (OTCQB: STLHF) are ready for the challenge to meet the demands of the future and keep the US in the race.
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Settlement reached in Holland Christian Title IX lawsuit
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GRAND RAPIDS — A federal lawsuit between Holland Christian Schools and a recent alumna has been settled, according to court documents.
Gabrielle Hoffman sued HCS after she said the school favored her ex-boyfriend, another student at the school, who was sentenced to probation for criminal sexual conduct against her. At the time of the incident, Hoffman was 15 and legally unable to consent to sex.
After the conviction, Hoffman said HCS made accommodations for her assailant, but would not make similar accommodations for herself. The lawsuit also claimed HCS did not have a Title IX policy, which is federally required.
The lawsuit was settled on May 8, ahead of a trial scheduled for later this year.
Hoffman's attorney, Karen Truszkowski, said the details of the settlement are confidential and would not disclose whether there was a monetary settlement from HCS.
A federal judge dismissed a large portion of the lawsuit prior to the settlement, stating those portions of the lawsuit would be better suited to a county circuit court case. Truszkowski said those issues would not be taken up again.
"I will say the parties came to an agreement, and they resolved the claim," she said. "There will be no further action, the settlement took care of all of it. The settlement is completely sealed and 100 percent confidential."
HCS attorney Gary Bartosiewicz did not return requests from The Sentinel for comment about the details of the settlement.
Part of Hoffman's complaint in the lawsuit requested HCS change its Title IX policies. It's unclear if any schools procedures or policies have or will change as a result of the settlement.
Recently, several administrators named in the Title IX lawsuit have left the district, including high school principal Darryl De Ruiter and Dan Meester, school superintendent.
— Contact managing editor Audra Gamble at audra.gamble@hollandsentinel.com. Follow her on Twitter @SentinelAudra.
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Discussion in 'TV on DVD and Blu-ray' started by Matthew Green, Oct 6, 2004.
Message #4141 of 4533 May 17, 2019
ClassicTVMan1981X Supporting Actor
Milwaukie, OR, US
For those of you that bought the Paw Paws DVD recently, have any of you spot-checked every episode to be sure the original Hanna-Barbera "Swirling Star" logos are intact?
Season 1 (1985) originally had this logo (used from 1983-86):
Season 2 (1986), though, went for the CGI version:
~Ben
Greg Chenoweth Supporting Actor
From Warner Archive on Facebook:
NEW 2019 1080p HD MASTERS!
JONNY QUEST: THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL SERIES (1964)
Run Time 572:00
Subtitles English SDH
Sound Quality DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 - English
Aspect Ratio ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 1.33:1, 4 X 3 FULL FRAME
Product Color COLOR
Disc Configuration 3-BD 50s
Special Features: Jonny Quest: Adventures in Animation - featurette on animators ; Double Danger: Special version of this episode with Quest Files - fun, facts and trivia; Jonny Quest Video Handbook; Vintage P.F. Flyers Sneaker Commercial
TV’s first animated action-adventure series is about to take you on a breathless ride. All 26 episodes charting the fantastic exploits of brave and brainy 11-year-old Jonathan Quest are yours in a 3-disc set, as originally first broadcast in prime-time on ABC-TV during the 1964-65 season. Unlike the outrageous fantasy plots of cartoons that preceded it, Jonny Quest drew on science and detective-style logic to solve mysteries and apprehend sophisticated villains. Viewers were transported to exotic locales as Jonny’s dad, Dr. Benton Quest, tackled each new government assignment, aided by ex-agent “Race” Bannon, Indian boy Hadji, family bulldog Bandit... and, of course, his fearless son Jonny.
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It feels like a good time to be an HB fan. Jonny Quest and New Scooby-Doo Movies on blu and now Lego comes out with this awesome set
https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/lego-ideas/products/the-flintstones-21316
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If The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour is ever to be released on Blu-Ray, which I hope will be the case, not only should the original single-sequence opening and closing credits referencing both segments be reinstated, as well as the original short segmental opening for Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, the following bumpers should also be added back on:
a. the opening preview bumper covering the week's segments, which was seen right after the opening credits
b. the "Stay Tuned" bumper during the Scooby-Doo segment
c. the preview bumper for the Dynomutt, Dog Wonder segment, seen right after the end of the Scooby-Doo one.
d. the "Stay Tuned" bumper during the Dynomutt segment
e. the closing preview bumper covering next week's segments, seen right after the end of the Dynomutt segment and before the 45-second closing credits.
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I think this is where we are at going forward we will only reissues of the popular titles on blu ray and an occasional really obscure 80's or 90's title on DVD. I have given up on the many titles on the remainder of my wish list ever coming on DVD. Boomerang is the only place I have hope to see them and once they are there almost no chance of DVD because the sales potential is cut in half by releasing the show for streaming.
...When you eliminate the impossible whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth
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Randy Korstick said: ↑
I have given up on the many titles on the remainder of my wish list ever coming on DVD. Boomerang is the only place I have hope to see them and once they are there almost no chance of DVD because the sales potential is cut in half by releasing the show for streaming.
I'm with you on this one. I have given up also. I did finally breakdown and get the UK release of the syndicated version of The Banana Splits. For me, this wasn't going to come out here so this was the only option. While I'm not thrilled that these are the hacked up syndicated versions of the original show, it's better than nothing. I did have all of these taped off Boomerang and transfered them to DVD.
Sadly, I no longer have access to Boomerang so anything left on my wish list will have to remain there.
The music does matter.
Here is a link to a new Warner Archive Video:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=293718321568817
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WALLY GATOR is coming to DVD in June along with JONNY QUEST on Blu-ray and another Blu-ray set of POPEYE:
https://www.wbshop.com/collections/warner-archive-pre-orders/products/wally-gator-the-complete-series-mod
https://www.wbshop.com/collections/warner-archive-pre-orders/products/jonny-quest-the-complete-original-series-bd
https://www.wbshop.com/collections/warner-archive-pre-orders/products/popeye-the-sailor-the-1940s-volume-2-mod
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WALLY GATOR is coming to DVD in June along with JONNY QUEST ON Blu-ray and POPEYE!
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Thanks for the update, Greg. It's great to see another Popeye as expected, but there's 122 Famous cartoons. At only another 14-15 films on this volume, it's a little hard to see how their goal is to release all of them.
JamesSmith Screenwriter
Should we tell Randy K.?
--jthree
Greg Chenoweth said: ↑
I remember this title was originally planned for release on DVD back in 2006, three years before Warner Archive even existed. Glad to see the long wait is finally over for us Wally Gator fans!
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Traveling Matt said: ↑
I understand the frustration. However, when Warner Home Video first started putting out POPEYE DVD's in 2007, they started out with a four-disc set and it did not sell well. Then they tried two different 2-disc sets of the black and white cartoons and they did not sell well either. The single disc format is selling well. Perhaps if sales continue to be healthy then they will try a multiple disc set again. I almost forgot. Warner Archive did try another 2-disc set of Popeye cartoons from the 1960's in 2013 and it only sold mediocre as well. Hopefully some day they will be able to pick up the pace.
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I wonder how a two-disc set of the Hanna-Barbera-era Popeye (The All-New Popeye Show, later The Popeye and Olive Comedy Show) would sell these days?
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June is shaping up to be an expensive month. No complaints though
All true but those early retail sets were packed with expensive extras, were only the black & whites, and the economy was tanking. This is still the original theatrical series, in color with no extras, BDs can hold more, there's a set number of films left, and the iron is hot now. It's a shame. Certainly it doesn't suggest an effective strategy to apply to a larger unreleased library like the Looney Tunes. But at least Popeye is still coming for now so that's good.
Mark Y Supporting Actor
I am very happy to hear this, especially about Wally Gator, which I had assumed was permanently "back-burnered!"
However, the link doesn't work. Can you tell me the specifics, when it's coming out, etc.?
Is it just Wally Gator only or will this include Touche and Lippy/Hardy?
dawnshadow Stunt Coordinator
The link doesn’t work because of forum nonsense. Just search “Wally Gator” on the WBShop website.
Mark Y said: ↑
Wally Gator comes out June 25th from Warmer Archive. It is the complete cartoon collection of Wally; all 52 cartoons. No Touché or Lippy coming out at this time.
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dawnshadow said: ↑
The forum will need to be fixed because of this... just saying. I know, I tried to copy a few links from there a couple of times a while before, and they didn't work because of this forum's buggy software.
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English Graduate Teaching Assistant Sutton Secondary School £70-95 per day To start in September Did you graduate from university between 2016 and 2019? Are you looking for the perfect way to start your career in education? Have a passion for English and want to share your knowledge with others? If yes, a thriving Secondary school in Sutton are seeking an enthusiastic English graduate to join as a full-time English Graduate Teaching Assistant in September. The role is to work with the Learning Support Team providing in class support to English students 1:1 and in small groups. You will also be supporting teachers closely in the planning and delivery of work. You will be offered a high level of training and support by welcoming, experienced staff. If you’re thinking of a career in teaching, the school will offer a complete academic years’ work that will support your PGCE application. Many of our former Graduate Teaching Assistants are now teachers. A Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for those looking to gain or expand on their classroom experience. A range of benefits are on offer: Top pay rates and the permanent equivalent pay after 12 weeks Comprehensive induction programmes at our central London office Free safeguarding and behaviour management training A high-level of support and training You choose how you are paid and which payroll company you wish to use Opportunity to get a place on paid vocational teacher training with a school The perfect way to launch your career in education We are looking for an English Graduate Teaching Assistant who: Has an English degree (a 2:1 is desirable) Has excellent A Level results Has excellent communication skills. Is enthusiastic, positive and works with a pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude Enjoys working with young people Is adaptable and flexible Please apply as soon as possible with an up to date CV. If you’re application is successful the school want to interview immediately. Why Horizon Teachers? We have specialised in successfully placing Graduate Teaching Assistants into Secondary Schools across London and the South East for over 10 years. We have a team of dedicated consultants who offer support, guidance and consultative advice (Please look at our Google reviews!). We offer up to £200 in vouchers of your choice if you refer someone you know. Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. - Horizon Teachers. Our Integrity, your Horizon –
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Exams and Data OfficerNewhamLarge Secondary SchoolSeptember 2019 start£31,434 per annumAre you looking for an Exams Officer role?Do you want to work in a great East London Secondary School?Do you have the commitment to make a real difference to your workplace?If yes then Horizon Teachers has the role for you. We are working with a pioneering secondary school in Newham, East London that has a growing reputation for innovation and excellence. The school are building a great team of people who are innovative, practical and determined to deliver excellence for all their pupils.The school is looking to appoint an Exam Officer & Data Support officer to oversee the exams process with faultless precision. From ensuring entries are in place to managing invigilators.The role will also include working with exam boards to overseeing access arrangements, you will be charged with making a crucial part of the school work smoothly.The Key duties of the role are:To make all necessary arrangements relating to all Level of exams and any other external and internal assessments.To direct the invigilation team as appropriate.To liaise with examination boardsTo be familiar with the rules and regulations issued by examination boards and to ensure awareness and compliance by Lead Teachers, invigilators and candidates.To advise on the organisation, administration and conduct of internal and external examinations.To set calendar deadlines and schedules for all stages in the process of entering and examining students for external examinations, and to inform pupils and staff of details.To build and maintain the whole school examination timetable, as well as timely issuing of individual timetables to student candidates for all external exams.To prepare and submit examination entry forms and to liaise with Lead teachers in completing and despatching accurate lists of candidates to examination boards at the dates set by the boards.To liaise with the inclusion team and pastoral staff regarding Access Arrangements for particular candidates and to complete special consideration forms for unwell/injured/absent candidates where appropriate.To order, receive and secure papers and administrative documents from examination boards, checking to ensure they are of appropriate type and quantity.To book, train, direct and manage the examination invigilation team membersTo collect, sort, check, pack and arrange postage of examination scripts and associated administrative documents.To collect coursework, controlled assessments, mark sheets and samples of coursework for transmission to examination boards, together with anyforecast grades required.To arrange for receipt of results at the relevant times, and to make the necessary arrangements for their distribution to pupils.To complete any administrative tasks required relating to re-sits, queries and appeals, following consultation with relevant senior staffTo develop knowledge and expertise in the management of the school's data systems and to provide information and data as required.This job would suit an experienced Exams Officer looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Please apply ASAP as the school are looking to appoint before the summer break.Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.
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A story about a Graduate Teaching Assistant
Inner London
Let me tell you a story about 23 year old Abbie from South London. She achieved excellent A Level results before moving onto one of the best universities in the country. Abbie graduated last year and contacted Horizon Teachers to apply for a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant position in a Secondary School to start in September. Abbie was enthusiastic and passionate about education when she met us. She wanted to apply for a PGCE straight after university but wanted to gain in school experience before committing. We also advised Abbie that this was the best option at her stage of her career as it would also support her application. We had been contacted by Abbie in June, and within two weeks she had been offered Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in two local Secondary schools. She had attended interviews at these schools that had been arranged by Horizon Teachers. The same enthusiasm and passion that was clear when she met us also shone in her interviews. After considering both options, Abbie chose an Outstanding school within 30 minutes commute of her home that had offered her a Graduate Teaching Assistant position within the Science Department for the entire academic year. Science was what she had studied at university and what she was passionate about. It’s safe to say Abbie was over the moon. After 6 months in the position, Abbie was offered to complete teacher training by the school. Abbie had expressed an interest in teaching and the school were very keen for her to stay on. Abbie had also received several offers to complete her PGCE at university. Her applications had been support by her experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. In the end, Abbie decided to complete a PGCE at university as this was the route into teaching she had always wanted go down. She is now training to become a Science Teacher. We have kept in contact with Abbie and she is so thankful for our help in finding her a Graduate Teaching Assistant job. She says that the experience has proved valuable in her journey to becoming a teacher. Once Abbie has completed her PGCE we will also be helping her find her first teaching job. Do you want to join Abbie? Apply now Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. - Horizon Teachers. Our Integrity, your Horizon –
STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant
Inner London / Inner London - South West
Graduate Teaching Assistant – STEM Graduate Secondary School Lambeth £70-95 per day To start in September Did you graduate from university between 2016-19? Are you looking for the perfect way to start a career in education? A thriving secondary school in Lambeth are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated STEM graduate to start as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in September 2019. The role is to provide support to students on a 1:1 basis and in small focus groups, as well as to liaise and work with teaching staff. The students are extremely motivated young people that thrive on being creative and working in an academic, technical environment. The school values independence and allowing students to apply their own ideas, imagination and creativity. The school are ideally seeking a recent STEM graduate that shares similar values is looking to pursue a career in education. You will be offered a high level of training and support by experienced, welcoming staff. If you’re thinking of a career in teaching, the school will offer a complete academic years’ work that will support your PGCE application. A Graduate Teaching Assistant role will provide you with a valuable insight into the life of a teacher and classroom experience. A range of benefits are on offer: Top pay rates and the permanent equivalent pay after 12 weeks Comprehensive induction programmes at our central London office Free safeguarding and behaviour management training A high-level of support and training You choose how you are paid and which payroll company you wish to use Opportunity to get a place on paid vocational teacher training with a school The perfect way to launch your career in education We are looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who: Has a degree (a 2:1 degree in a STEM subject is desirable) Has a proactive, enthusiastic and positive ‘can do’ attitude Has excellent communication skills Enjoys working with young people Is adaptable and flexible Please apply as soon as possible with an up to date CV. If your application is successful the school want to interview immediately. Why Horizon Teachers? We have specialised in successfully placing Graduate Teaching Assistants into Secondary Schools across London and the South East for over 10 years. We offer training and safeguarding workshops We have a team of dedicated consultants who offer support, guidance and consultative advice (Please look at our Google reviews!). We offer up to £200 in vouchers of your choice if you refer someone you know. Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. - Horizon Teachers. Our Integrity, your Horizon –
HLTA - Learning Support
HLTA Newham - East LondonPermanent roleTerm Time Only ASAP/September 2019 start£21,783Term time onlyAre you looking for a HLTA role in East London?Do you want to work in a large diver secondary school?Horizon Teachers is looking to appoint an HLTA to work in this Secondary School located in Newham, East London. The school wish to appoint a well qualified and dedicated member of support staff to work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) you will help in lessons to support pupils with Special Educational needs, you will also work with the team of teaching assistants to plan and deliver support across the school. Part of the role will be to take responsibility for overseeing and distributing daily timetable changes to the support curriculum. As an HLTA you will also be responsible for providing teachers with resources to support the delivery of the schools support curriculum and, working under the instruction of the Head of Learning Support, will deliver some specific interventions to pupils in years 7 to 11.The school would also like you to be able to act as a first aider, and you will receive appropriate training for this. This is a permanent role and the salary is £21,783 per annum for a 36 hour working week, 39 working weeks of the year (term time and inset days only)The school really look after their staff and offer travel loans, cycle to work, parking permit and childcare voucher schemes. All staff get priority admission to the school for their children. The school also offer free school meals to staff and Coffee provided free of charge to all staff.Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.
Teaching Assistant - English Specialism
Teaching Assistant English Specialist Teaching AssistantLocation - NewhamOfsted "Good" School Inner London Secondary School £70 - £95 per day, starting ratePermanent contract on offer after a yearSeptember 2019 startAre you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new role or a recent graduate looking for a new role? Are you able to support students with a variety of Complex needs? Do you have an English degree and are you looking for a role in a great secondary school?Do you have the drive, commitment and dedication to work with all students and make a real positive difference to their achievement? Horizon teachers is working with a good secondary school in Newham, East London who are looking to employ a Teaching Assistant to work within their support department with a specialism in English. The role will be to support students with all levels of needs including some pupils with complex needs. You will be specifically timetabled with supporting on English.This is a great role in a great school, you will be part of a strong support team. As an SEN Teaching Assistant with a focus on English you will be supporting and progressing students of all abilities across the schools English department. As directed by the SENCO the ideal individual for this role will be able to adapt and support in English. A background in support is essential, even if this is from tutoring or supporting relatives. You will work alongside experienced teachers and other Teaching Assistants to provide in class support as well as working with students in small groups and on a one to one basis in English. You will gain a valuable insight into the role of a teacher, prior experience within SEN support would be an advantage and will be looked upon favourably by the school. The school is a successful, multicultural comprehensive secondary school providing a quality education to all of its students. The school is a vibrant, inclusive and diverse community where everyone is encouraged and expected to fulfil their potential. In its recent Ofsted report inspectors commented that "The school knows its students extremely well and provides them with exceptional care and support. Leaders at all levels have worked hard to secure continuous improvement over a sustained periodThe schools provides all Teaching Assistants with excellent training. You will be introduced to the latest teaching innovations as well as being fully trained on working with SEN students. As a Teaching Assistant you will be a vital link between teachers and students and in past years teaching assistants have been seen to improve grades as well as develop students' behaviour. The ideal Teaching Assistant for this role will;• Be able to support SEN students in every English• Will have experience working in a school setting. • Will be dynamic, a team player and motivated to drive student progress.• Educated to Degree level with recent TA experience.• Hold a recent DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one with Horizon Teachers.• Be eligible to work in the UK. Please apply for the position immediately as the school will be interviewing ASAP and are looking at a start date of the 2nd September. Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.
Headteachers Personal Assistant (PA)
Inner London - North West
Headteacher's PAStart date: September 2019Position: Full-time permanentType: 11-18 mixed Outstanding Secondary School.Location: North West londonOfsted Grade: OutstandingAn excellent secondary school in North West London is seeking a Headteacher's PA (Personal Assistant) for an exciting role to start in September. The School are looking for a passionate and organised graduate to assist the Headteacher and Leadership team in many diverse roles. They are looking for a candidate who has the drive to assist and excellent attention to detail. You will be a proven manager with communication and organisational skills; to provide senior level secretarial and administrative support.Your main duties and responsibilities:- To provide support to the Headteacher in managing concerns, issues and queries raised by parents/carers external agencies and staff as required. - To screen all telephone calls and enquires on any matters being dealt with by the Headteacher where appropriate. - Organising events and arranging hospitality for visitors.- To draft and oversee letters and check for inaccuracies before giving to Head for signing- Be able to manage diaries and appointments- To ensure that staff, students and governors have access to the head but in a planned and measured way.- Attend meetings, taking minutes and typing up all documentation- To deal with procedures and all paperwork relating to exclusions and disciplinary mattersThe school are looking for candidates with the following skills: - Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills to deal with staff, pupils, LEA and outside agencies. - Highly developed organisational skills - Excellent word processing skills - Flexibility and ability to work as part of, and contribute to, the school administrative team. - Resourcefulness, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure in the school environment. - Patience and a sense of humour. - Clean and valid DBSTo apply for the position as a Headteachers PA in North West London, please send your CV and references so we can give you a call back to discuss further.Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.
Finance Assistant Hours: 36 hours a week, 42 weeks a year (term time plus 15 days in the School holidays)Salary: 19,964.00 - £22,619.00South LondonOfsted Outstanding School We are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work within the Finance Department of an Outstanding Secondary School providing an efficient, effective and responsive Finance administrative service. The post holder will be responsible for processing invoices and orders, inputting and extracting data from the Finance database. You will also be responsible for the financial administration of the school's cashless systems e.g. Parent Pay.The successful candidate will have recent finance/administration experience and be a good communicator with high literacy, numeracy and computer skills. You will need to be flexible and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, students, parents and other professionals.The school is an Outstanding place to work and would accept applicants from recent graduates looking for a role in a school as well as experience Finance Assistants. Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.
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By: Joel Harley
In: Movies
The Lodge DVD Review
Written by Joel Harley
DVD released by 101 Films
Directed by Brad Helmink and John Rauschelbach
Written by Deb Havener
2008, Region 2 (PAL), 83 minutes, Rated 18 (UK)
DVD released on 14th January 2013
Elizabeth Kell as Julia
Mandi Kreisher as Desi
Kevin McClatchy as Henry
Owen Szabo as Michael
Liz Jones as Victim #1
Deanna Cramer as Victim #2
"The Shining meets Cabin in the Woods,” the DVD cover proudly proclaims. Remember that bit in Cabin in the Woods, where the grumpy dad from Stepbrothers had a big list of nasties set to unleash upon the movie's unsuspecting teenage idiots? Bottom of that list must have been “sleazy rapist panty sniffer and his grubby old lodge.”
A gratingly oversexed couple travel to the remote Two Rivers Ranch, where Julia's boring boyfriend hopes to make a predictable proposal. But first: lots of sex, booze and pot. Third wheel to their terrible tandem is Henry – the lodge's creepy caretaker. While young Michael and Julia busy themselves shagging all the time in every room, Henry rifles through their bags, steals their shit and has a good huff of Julia's undies. Meanwhile, there's blood in the garage and a weird young girl is loitering around the grounds looking haunted and spooky. Maybe if the pair didn't spend so much time smoking weed they'd have noticed something was amiss earlier.
Where the first half of The Lodge is predictable but inoffensive, it doesn't take long for the film to turn distinctly rapey. The film's synopsis and DVD blurb promises a dark mystery and sinister secrets, but there isn't any. Henry is exactly what he first appears to be – a rapist. Just one look at the fellow and you'll be thinking, “well he looks like a bit of a rapist”. Way to play up to expectations, dude. The little girl might as well not be in it, for all she brings to the story. The Lodge is just another in a long line of straight to DVD horror movies which substitutes horror and atmosphere for the easy exploitative unpleasantness of innocent women being raped repeatedly and then tortured afterwards. The rape/revenge thriller or horror movie may have its place in cinema (the 1970s and French arthouse films) but The Lodge simply uses it as a cheap tactic to shock. Why bother with genuine scares and tension when you can just show how horrid the bad guy is by having him rape someone? It's a depressing tend which shows no sign of relenting anytime soon. With no use for its male protagonist, The Lodge just ties up Michael and leaves him in the attic for most of the second act.
The actors do well enough with the material they've been given, but the only standout turn is Kevin McClatchy as horrid Henry. It's a shame that the film couldn't find him anything better to do than play a Last House on the Left (2009) or I Spit on Your Grave (2010) reject, since he acts everyone else under the table. The lodge itself is nice too, and would have been a good setting for a better horror film. The fact that the film is actually quite slick in places leaves an even worse taste in the mouth – suggesting that it could have been more if it had wanted to. After an intriguing opening, it just falls back on the overused modern staples of torture and rape, confusing blunt cruelty with horror. As for the advertised 'mystery'? Hint: “will she/won't she get raped?” That isn't a mystery.
Depressing, predictable, stupid and cynical, The Lodge is low-budget horror at its very worst. Pop that in your TripAdvisor and smoke it, The Lodge.
Video and Audio:
It looks and sounds good, its low budget lending the film a sense of grit.
There are no special features on this disc.
Author: Joel HarleyWebsite: http://porkhead.blogspot.com/
Haribo fiend, Nicolas Cage scholar and frequently functioning alcoholic. These are just some of the words which can be used to describe Joel Harley. The rest, he uses to write film criticism for Horror DNA and a variety of websites and magazines. Sometimes he manages to do so without swearing.
Shed of the Dead
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Falcon Lake: An Austin-Based National Defense Think Tank Chimes In
John Nova Lomax
John Nova Lomax | October 14, 2010 | 12:32pm
STRATFOR, an Austin-based think tank specializing in the Drug War and other national security measures, claims to have information shedding light on the disappearance and possible death of jet-skier David Hartley.
Here's the scenario they unveiled in a press release yesterday.
The truck Hartley and his wife used to put their Jet Skis in the water at the lake had Tamaulipas state plates, and the Hartleys drove the Jet Skis to the Old Guerrero area of the lake, a known battleground in the ongoing war the Los Zetas and Gulf cartels. Given the couple's license plate and method and direction of travel, anonymous sources tell them that it is possible that Zetas scouts identified them as a Gulf Cartel surveillance team.
The analysis goes on to state that Old Guerrero is the staging area for huge shipments of weed en route to the United States, and that some junior members of the Zetas didn't take kindly to Hartley's photography. They attempted to confront Hartley, and when he and Tiffany took off, the thugs started shooting. It was only after Hartley went down that they discovered he was an American and that their hit was a big mistake, the report claims.
The report goes on to say that senior members of the Zetas are currently in damage control mode, punishing those who engaged in this reckless killing. Hartley's body will never be recovered, as Zeta OGs have disappeared it -- they will see to it that there is never any proof of their involvement and thus a limited American backlash, the report theorizes.
Speaking to the San Antonio Express-News, STRATFOR's vice president of intelligence Fred Burton said that Zeta number two Miguel Treviño "is highly upset over the fact that these individuals shot and killed Mr. Hartley and it's our understanding that the cartel boss is hunting for the killers of Mr. Hartley so he can take care of them himself."
According to the STRATFOR report, the decapitation of Armando Flores Villegas, the Mexican cop heading the investigation in Tamaulipas, was "a stern signal to both the United States and Mexico that no body will be produced and to leave the situation alone."
The report closes with a travel tip: "Traveling several miles illegally into Mexican territory at a time when the Gulf cartel and the Los Zetas organization are in a war is a recipe for disaster."
You would think that David and Tiffany would have known that, Hartley having just been transferred out of his home and job in Reynosa because of rising violence.
You also have to wonder why these little Zeta thugs would have spared Tiffany's life. Surely they would have known that their boss would not have been pleased. Mistakenly killing an American tourist is bad, leaving an eyewitness, especially one as telegenic and willing to talk as Tiffany, is infinitely worse. And they spared her...why? Out of a sense of mercy? That's a quality in short supply down on the border these days. Indeed, it has ever been scarce there.
STRATFOR (we imagine it being something like an Austin version of that sinister firm on AMC's Rubicon) is supposed to make an official available for interviews today, so perhaps some help with that second question is forthcoming.
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Ocean Seasons
Seasons change in the ocean much as they do on land. Spring brings new plants and baby animals, summer oceans glow with sparkly plankton lights, and autumn winds blow across the open water. In winter the humpback whales migrate to warmer waters, just as some land animals move to warmer climates. The cycle begins again as they return to the northern waters in the spring. In fun, fanciful form, Ocean Seasons introduces plants and animals that are joined through the mix of seasons, food webs, and habitats beneath the waves. While set in the Pacific, similar changes occur in the Atlantic also. The “For Creative Minds” learning sections features and “Ocean Food Web Card Game.”
This nonfiction picture book with a cuddle factor includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 39-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Ocean Seasons is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.
Written by Ron Hirschi, Illustrated by Kirsten Carlson
32 pg, 10 x 8.5, Ages 5-9, Grades K-4, Lexile: NC 950, AR: 5.4, F&P: N
Spanish Paperback 9781628553703 $9.95
Keywords: seasons, behavioral adaptation, physical adaptation, ocean, marine animals, food chain, food web, seasons, life cycles, life science, ocean food web cards, seasons, migration
Animals in the book: cormorant, crab, harbor seal, humpback whale, orca, puffin, salmon, sea otter, shrimp, urchin, zooplankton
Vetters: Thanks to Dr. Thomas C. Eagle, Fishery Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA and Rita Bell, Education Programs Manager at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for verifying the accuracy of the information in this book.
It's a nicely written and illustrated introduction with some unique features, especially the hands-on activity. - School Library Journal
Whether used for research or to satisfy children's curiosity, this new take on the cycle of life will bring wonderment. - Foreword Reviews
Colorful illustrations and simple text show readers how new plants and animals come to life in the spring, and then blossom and grow in the summer. - Your Big Backyard
Ron Hirschi (Ocean Seasons) lives on a small island in western Washington and walks the beach most days of the year. As a biologist, he also spends much time on the water, learning about and helping salmon and other aquatic fish and wildlife. As an author, he brings the excitement of what he learns onto the pages of books for young readers. Ron has written over 50 children’s books. His books have been listed as Best Science Trade Books of the year, and won the John Burroughs Nature Book among other awards. Several of his books have been featured on Reading Rainbow. In addition to writing, Ron enjoys working directly with kids and takes them outside during his many school visits. They net fish to study water quality or search for frogs and salamanders in small ponds. They also study ocean life and it was on a trip to the beach with a group of elementary students that he got the idea for this book. Ron helped to raise the funds to purchase a tidal wetland that is now an environmental learning center and critical habitat for endangered salmon. His book, Salmon, remains a fund raiser for this (Nick’s Lagoon) project. Visit Ron's Website.
Kirsten Carlson is fascinated by animals and nature. Her background in biology, scientific illustration and design has given her the tools to share stories about the natural world through illustration. She believes illustrating children's books are a wonderful way to connect others to nature. Prior to illustrating Ocean Seasons, Kirsten illustrated The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights, also published by Arbordale. Kirsten lives in Gig Harbor, Washington near the shores of Puget Sound. Visit Kirsten's website.
2007 ForeWord Book of the Year Award finalist
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Identity for St. Louis in a Box, a company that sends little pieces of home to STL expats around the world.
I was recently approached by a new St. Louis startup called St. Louis in a Box about creating an identity for their business. St. Louis in a Box packages up STL-centric goodies and send them to homesick expats around the globe. Whether it's Dad's Oatmeal cookies or Syberg's wing sauce, recipients of an STL box are getting a little piece of home delivered to their doorstep.
The client wanted a one-color, easily “stampable” identity, and it needed to scream “STL!!”. That initial direction led me down the path of trying to figure out what was most iconic about St. Louis that would also hold up in a variety of sizes & applications. I chose to make a figurative box using the iconic St. Loius skyline, and incorporated the fleur de lis from the flag as part of the design. I chose the script St. Louis typeface as a way to soften the very crisp lines of the skyline profile. The clean san serif type for “in a box” helps echo the geometry of the container around it and provides a bold complement to the symbol above.
This was a really fun project, and if you're looking for a taste of home, check out St. Louis in a Box at stlouisbox.com.
Contemporary Midwestern Folk Music Poster
CareerLaunch Logo Redesign
EN-SCI Identity
New Year's Rulin's: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie
Folk School is for Me Campaign
Bartenders' Charity Ball
Dark City Dark Country Album Design
KDHX: The Stage & Magnolia Café Identity
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A Quick Guide to Suzhou, the “Venice of the East”
Ian Livingston, August 2, 2016
A peaceful moment in Tongli, on the outskirts of Suzhou
Like perhaps nowhere else on Earth, modern China is dense with the sort of experiences that lead to great travel revelations. Western sensibilities are regularly chewed up and spit out in the “Middle Country” (Simplified Chinese:中国), and for true world-beating travelers, that is something to be cherished. No matter how many of its roads you’ve walked, the China you know will eventually disappear into a mist-cloaked back alley of unknown; wander after it and a new China will emerge, weirder, wilder and more illuminating than before.
In April, I touched down in China for the second time. The China I remembered—the China of Xinjiang, the northwestern province of pristine mountains and colorful landforms cut from geometry class—was nowhere close, and so I walked out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport with no bearings to speak of. Two-hours-by-trafficked-highway later (it’s just 60 miles), I arrived in a world of lantern-lit canals, chicken feet smorgasbords and slow-burning, sweet-smelling wormwood—in Suzhou. It looked a little like this:
Stillness in Suzhou
In Suzhou, the touchstones of Xinjiang were far, but the oddities and ambitions I’d adored of modern China were all around. On Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, those wizened and ghostly streets of 800 and 1,200 years respectively, there were woks sizzling with animal dregs, rolling carriages of crouched children and chickens, and signs hung with incongruous English translations, like “Cat Grandpa.” There were UNESCO riches (there are 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, and parts of two in Suzhou), which sometimes welcomed more people than it is comfortable to be around. The fast-paced China of tomorrow even encroached; the world’s longest LED screen (500 meters) soars over a stretch of downtown Suzhou.
But by Chinese standards, the soul of this city was different. Five days in Suzhou revealed a haven for the restful in a country in inexhaustible pursuit of all things bigger, faster and more. On numerous occasions, people I met in Suzhou recalled being lulled by its soothing energy into relocation from the likes of Shanghai. Unexpectedly, and wonderfully for western guests on whirlwind Chinese adventures, it is a place to slow down.
Here’s how to do it:
Water in Suzhou
Suzhou basics
It’s proximate to Shanghai, but there’s more. Like the stories of most cities in China, Suzhou’s is long and colorful. Skipping forward to 2016 for a moment, here are the vitals:
Pronounced: Soo-joe
Known as: “The Venice of the East” (see “The canals and water towns” below)
Location: ~100 km/60 mi (25 minutes by maglev train) northwest of Shanghai (on Google Maps)
Population: ~6 million urban, ~10 million metropolitan area
Currency: Yuan (or “RNB”), like in all of China (up-to-date exchange rate is here)
Famous for: Canals, gardens, silk, green tea, Pingtan and kunqu opera
People: Regarded in China as tolerant and educated; they “enjoy the slow life,” according to my guide
In an old Chinese adage: “Above there is paradise and down below there is Suzhou and Hangzhou” (relating Suzhou to paradise)
In Tongli water town
The canals and water towns
The “Venice of…” designation has been wrapped rather loosely around far too many destinations. I’ve heard Bruges as the “Venice of Northern Europe,” and Fort Lauderdale as the “Venice of America,” and those are two of the more reasonable examples. Suzhou, you will find with any research, is deserving. The city was christened the “Venice of [the East]” by none other than Marco Polo, a man familiar with the one and true Venice at its peak.
The parallels Polo saw are still appropriate in 2016. The now-famed latticework of canals and stone bridges in Suzhou is enchanting in a way more commonly associated with Europe than with China. Functioning waterways, just a few boats wide, provide the blueprint for the city. Beside them are cobbled pedestrian streets worn tired by centuries of foot traffic.
The city’s special relationship with water has also, again in the Venice mode, brought it moderate fame and fortune. Suzhou has witnessed history since at least 514 BC (!), when lakes and waterways pumped life into a new capital known as Helü City. Over the hundreds of years that followed, the construction of the Grand Canal of China (a UNESCO World Heritage Site running a Great Wall-like 1,200 miles) linked the city that became Suzhou by water with other great swellings of civilization, and with great pools of tradable goods, it came to flourish; for a spell, Suzhou was the largest non-capital city in the world and the center of the global silk trade.
On the Grand Canal: It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it runs a Great Wall-like 1,200 miles.
A slow cruise in Tongli
Today, Suzhou’s waterscapes reflect literally thousands of years of life and lamentation. Settlement beside these waterways is in its third millennium, a testament to the eternal respect we reserve for water in large quantities and that locals reserve for Suzhou. A boat tour in Tongli, on the outskirts of the city, was calming. So was the trip by ferry to Tiger Hill, home to a sprawling bonsai garden and the Pisa-esque (leaning 4º) Yunyan Pagoda. I took in a sunset (and a Snow beer, the world’s top-selling brew) at the bow of an aging stone bridge by Pingjiang Street and watched my concept of time fade into the grey-orange sky. Such moments of restoration are not always associated with modern China. Then again, most of China doesn’t look like this:
Peaceful Suzhou
A photo posted by Ian Livingston (@iantlivingston) on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:18am PDT
Cruise one of the 20-plus canals splitting the Weichang River. Walk the shops and stalls of chicken feet beside them. Slow things down, at sunset, for example, at the water’s edge. And don’t miss the “water towns”:
Tongli — Home to 47 bridges, including three commonly walked in succession for luck
Luzhi — Famed for its Shen Temple
Mudu — A serene and simple place for a gondola ride
Zhouzhuang — Where you’ll find five lakes and famed Two Bridges
Humble Administrator’s Garden
Suzhou’s gardens are regarded as the mother gardens of China, a country in which man has been exploring the nature of life and his place in it through gardens for thousand of years. The city’s tradition of gardens, which originally served as displays of private wealth, dates back to the 6th century BC.
To that point: The Summer Palace, for instance, a jewel in any Beijing itinerary, draws heavily from the Suzhou school.
That’s a significant legacy, and UNESCO has noticed: The Classical Gardens of Suzhou UNESCO World Heritage Site includes nine gardens among the more than 60 preserved by the municipal government. They are:
Lingering Garden
Net Master’s Garden
The Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty
The Canglang Pavilion
The Lion Grove Garden
The Garden of Cultivation
The Couple’s Garden Retreat
The Retreat & Reflection Garden
If you’re a first-timer, you may not be able to extract much from these names, and that’s okay. The feelings you feel in these gardens—provided you visit alongside a reasonable number of people—are stuffed, by intent, with the stuff of life. Four core elements bind all of the many iterations together—rocks, flowers, water, and pavilions—and, as I heard it, rocks represent the male essence and water stands as its female counterpart. Pavilions are staged with latticed windows for curated views, and stone bridges zigzag across water (traditionally, because spirits can’t navigate such patterns).
In Lingering Garden
I also recall that Humble Administrator’s Garden (the most famous) dates back to 1509, that Lingering Garden contains more than 2,500 pieces of jade, and that’s about it. But again, on a 2016 visit, the takeaway is in the physical experience of wandering these beautiful spaces. The sophistication that defines the best of Suzhou’s gardens invokes an earthly precision that transcends cultural and historical context. It does not matter how far you are from understanding why it would be called Net Master’s Garden; in walking its zigzagged paths, you will feel, in some capacity, that you belong to the Earth, and that that is a nice thing. In its gardens most of all, Suzhou flaunts its most superlative achievement: a rare proficiency in massaging the world around us into balance, if just for a moment. Check them out.
More on Suzhou’s gardens from people who know better:
Classical Gardens of Suzhou — UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription page
Travel Suzhou’s guide to gardens in Suzhou
For breakfast!
You must know—or at least suspect—by this time in your life that dining in China is a far cry from the American takeout version. Anywhere in China, you’re likely to discover previously unknown noodle/poultry/fish dishes, and often, but not always, they hit your palate just right. Of course, there is regional variation in a country so large. Sauces and spiciness, most notably, are tweaked to meet the tastes of provinces, cities and even neighborhoods. In Suzhou, the taste is for sweeter flavors.
Duck buns with red bean inside (for under $1), found on Pingjiang Road
Eat always, but also, eat when you travel to Suzhou. Among the culinary highlights:
Tong De Xing noodle restaurant (同德兴) — Looks small, and then you wander up the stairs and into Chinese-noodle Narnia. The noodle bowls, which come alongside small plates of items to dump in them (like bean curries), are fantastic. Go easy on the chile.
Yaba Shengjian (哑巴生煎) — Popular for its amazing shengjian mantou, a local fried dumpling. Like many stops in Suzhou, the place does not receive English very well, but look, it won’t be so bad. This person went and took a photo.
Song He Lou (山塘街松鹤楼) — One of the oldest restaurants in the city, right on Shantang Street. The Qing Emperor used to dine here according to one TripAdvisor reviewer, who you can choose to believe if you like.
“Flying squirrel fish”
Mandarin fish (“flying squirrel fish”) — Perhaps the signature dish in the Suzhou diet. It’s a local fish, fried in a yolky baste until it resembles a flying squirrel and then slathered with a tangy-sweet sauce. Try Song He Lou (松鹤楼) for a good one.
The street food, especially on Pingjiang Road, Guanqian Street and Taijian Lane — As when you are venturing to understand any new place, in Suzhou you should stroll the liveliest, most tangled streets. You should also eat the food you stumble into, and in Suzhou, your options in that category know no boundaries. They may be sweet, doughy buns stuffed with red bean, unrecognizable as little ducks, pictured above. You’ll see chicken feet enough times to seriously weigh your aversion to them. And it just goes on and on.
Breakfast noodle bowls at Jinji Lake Grand Hotel — My hunch is that delicious breakfast noodle bowls are easily found in Suzhou, but I ate mine each day (after skipping breakfast the first morning) at Jinji Lake Grand Hotel.
Jia Jia Tang Bao (Shanghai) — While in Shanghai, as you will be at some point on any Suzhou trip, you must eat xiaolongbao, the city’s famous soup dumplings. I cannot in a post like this convey how strongly I recommend Jia Jia Tang Bao. English is straight-up absent, and so I had to travel engineer my way to the right food order (with the help of an English-speaking girl, the fourth person I asked for help; just look at this menu). Know what you’re getting into, don’t go during the lunch rush (I went at 11:30 am and waited 15 minutes, much shorter than is common), and just enjoy these things.
For more: Travel Suzhou’s guide to Suzhou cuisine.
In the courtyard of the Suzhou Museum, another moment of reflection
It’s a city of almost six million that hopes you’ll slow down. Meander slowly and float around by boat, and consider:
Suzhou Museum — An I.M. Pei-conceived warchest of Suzhou treasures, which are admittedly a certain kind of treasure. I found the middle courtyard (referred to as a garden) and the serenity it achieved (in scenes such as the one above) to be the highlight. Note that: The line to get into to the museum was long on the occasion that I visited, and it’s closed on Mondays.
Yunyan Pagoda on Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill — Statistically the top spot for visitors to Suzhou, but to the poet Su Dongpo, it is much more serious than that. “To visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill would lead to a lifetime of regret,” he allegedly said, presumably before his friends told him to tone it down a little. More than 2,500 years of human history and the photogenic Yunyan Pagoda help make his case for Tiger Hill, however. So does a bonsai garden of some 500 plants, the “king” of which is 40-years-old and survived a lightning strike. You can also travel to and from Tiger Hill by boat, which is cool.
Pingtan and kunqu opera on Pingjiang Road — Kunqu opera is one of the longest-running veins in Chinese culture. Suzhou happens to be one of the best places to see and appreciate it. Pingtan opera, meanwhile, sprang to life in Suzhou. Set to its city’s pace, Pingtan involves marathon solo performances that sometimes relay stories over a period of months. It’s a touchstone for the working classes of Suzhou, so grab some green tea in the clothes you’re in (it’s not the western opera) at a Pingjiang Road teahouse and see what it’s all about. It’s cheap (sometimes even free with your tea), and you can pretty much walk out when you’ve had enough.
Eel-release ceremony featuring students of the Wormwood Institute
Wormwood treatment — You can really, really slow things down with a massage channeling the area’s ancient reverence for wormwood. “Strengthening Yang Moxibustion Therapy,” as it’s taught at Fan Changwei’s Wormwood Institute, insists that a slow-burning piece of wood can be a conductor that pushes and pulls qi into balance through your meridian points. Maybe so; it feels amazing.
Green tea — Drink it, because Suzhou’s green teas are famously some of the best in the world. For the curious, there is a green tea rabbit hole to fall into here; growing, picking, preparing, steeping, and tasting all draw expertise and innovation equatable to what’s seen in wine, coffee and beer, for example. You can dive into that rabbit hole through conversation at a teahouse, or right at the source (like Biluochun Tea Plantation).
Bridge near Pingjiang Road
Maybe do miss
“Stinky tofu.” It is abundant in Suzhou, and its aroma—which plumes in the narrow Suzhou streets—is unpleasant to say the least.
It is a smell that I am happy to miss back home in New York. It is intoxicating in the way that “intoxicating” is used by pathologists, which is to mean “to poison.” And why wouldn’t it poison us? Stinky tofu is regular, soy-based tofu bathed in brine to fermentation (in mass-produced stinky tofu, the fermentation is sometimes imitated). Each brine is unique to its maker, but some of the finest batches of stinky tofu sit for months in fermenting milk twisted with notes of vegetables, meat, shellfish, and on. Legend holds that Chinese affinity for the snack dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), but times do not always change: In 2016, the people of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong (at least) are still buying, selling and defending stinky tofu. Confronted with this reality in Suzhou, I did none of the three.
I’ve been told that the taste justifies the rest. I cannot say for sure, but I did leave Suzhou with a fondness for the city and its kooky cocktail of affronting experiences. Stinky tofu deserves some credit for that.
Boating to Tiger Hill
The most wonderful, water-lined pockets of greater Suzhou (like Tongli) are best linked by wheels, as the city is simply too big to take by foot (though there are two metro lines). Fortunately, taxis in the city are remarkably cheap. One night, my guide Linda took a cab three miles for just seven RNB (around $1). Some destinations, like Tiger Hill, can also be reached by water. Uber is also available.
Note: Saturday traffic in particular can be “nightmarish,” per a resident.
Looking in from a Suzhou sidestreet
Suzhou is a huge city, full of hotels that want your RNB. Here are a few to start with:
Jinji Lake Grand Hotel — A newly manicured luxury property of more than 125 acres. Set between two lakes, Jinji and Dushu, it offers guests tons of space both inside its 171 rooms (for work and sleep) and out (for ping-pong, swimming, drinking, etc., and for Suzhou-style restorative walks around its tremendous grounds). There’s a huge breakfast buffet with made-to-order noodle bowls, but for $363/night (rates seem to drop a lot), it was more than I needed. For a conference or business retreat, it (or the Kempinski nextdoor) might be a great fit.
Blossom Hill Inn — Where Jinji Lake Grand Hotel is big, this restored mansion is intimate. Modern comforts have been delicately appointed alongside old treasures, and the value is there at $237/night (currently less on Booking.com). The pictures tell much of the story, so click the link. Also endorsed by Will.
Scholars Hotel — Another five-star, this time set right off the canal-side bustle of Pingjiang Road. There’s less space than at Jinji Lake Grand Hotel (that’s fine), perhaps a little less history than at Blossom Hill Inn, but it’s in the best part of Suzhou and cheaper than both at $125/night (or less).
Tip: Wi-Fi is often free in Suzhou, but don’t forget to consider a VPN for full internet access in China. I used this one.
The Shanghai business district, from the Bund: 25 minutes away!
Getting there from Shanghai (25 minutes by train)
Though it employs a single time zone, China contains roughly the same landmass as is governed by the United States. It is of note, then, that Suzhou can be reached so quickly and affordably from Shanghai, whose airport gave passage to 60 million flyers last year. In just a day—if that’s all you have—you can flee Shanghai’s “Chinese New York” to unwind in a gondola on a canal lined with Buddhist temples and 1,000-year-old streets. Fully commit to the slowdown, and you might consider staying for more than a day—and maybe a Suzhou wormwood treatment to pull out any deeper-seeded stress.
Extra Shanghai fact: Shanghai’s iconic Bund—the promenade from which the photo above was taken—gets its name from the Persian word band, referring to its position by the water.
There are three main train stations in Shanghai that connect to Suzhou by maglev (magnetic levitation) train, which on paper peaks at 430 kph (267 mph). They are Shanghai Railway Station (on Metro lines 1, 3 & 4), Shangwai West Railway Station (on Metro line 11) and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (on Metro lines 2 & 10). In Suzhou, there are four stations that receive and return trains back to Shanghai. They are Suzhou North Railway Station (on subway line 2), Suzhou Railway Station (on subway lines 2 & 4), China–Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Railway Station, and Suzhou New District Railway Station (on subway line 3).
Shanghai tip: Consider asking your hotel concierge (in Shanghai or Suzhou), travel agent or tour operator to pick up your train ticket. That way, you bypass the considerable language barrier and ensure you get yourself to where you mean to go.
You can also take a bus (much slower than train), arrange transport via private shuttle/with a tour operator (slower, especially with traffic), etc. For a little more help, see:
Official “Getting to Suzhou” guide from Travel Suzhou
Guide to connecting Shanghai and Suzhou (with map) on ChinaTravelGuide.com
Map of the Shanghai Metro
Map of the Suzhou subway
Shanghai-Suzhou with Rome2Rio.com
Final Shanghai tip: Absolutely eat xialongbao, Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings, at Jia Jia Tang Bao (see “The food” above).
For more information on travel to Suzhou, visit traveltosuzhou.com.
Aug 2, 2016 Ian Livingston
2 Comments On "A Quick Guide to Suzhou, the "Venice of the East""
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September 7, 2016 at 11:09 pm | Reply
I am in the midst of planning my October trip to China and stumbled upon this article while searching your website for RFID blocking products.
An important tip is to be sure you choose the right Suzhou. While searching for train tickets online, I have seen in the city drop down menus “Suzhou (Jiangsu)” and “Suzhou (Annhui)”. And on one site, my options were “Suzhou (苏州)” and “Suzhou (宿州)”. So I plugged each of those city Chinese characters into the trabslator and the y both came back as “Suzhou”. Not helpful! Anyway, to readers who may not know, the Suzhou outside of Shanghai is the one in Jiangsu Province and is a ~$9 25-minute highspeed train ride away.
Thanks for the write up. I will be passing this post along to my dad too.
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May 20, 2018 at 4:05 pm | Reply
The maglev only goes from PVG to Longyang subway station. The rail that goes to Suzhou is high speed, but it only peaks out at 300 km/h.
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Thierry Henry blows his chance to get on the managerial ladder
The Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has often been touted as a future manager at the Emirates, but his big problem is that he has never actually managed any club side and he desperately needs some experience and to prove to the world that he can improve any side he manages.
He was given the chance to do that at Bordeaux, but it looks like he has blown that chance by demanding wages in excess of what you would expect from a coach entering club management for the first time. This is what the Standard reported….
Henry, Roberto Martinez’s assistant with the Belgium national team, quit his role as a television pundit this summer to pursue a managerial career and had previously been linked with Aston Villa.
The 41-year-old had been in talks with Bordeaux to take over after Gus Poyet was suspended but those talks have broken down, with club president Stephane Martin confirming negotiations between the two parties had broken down.
It had been reported earlier this week that the French giants had pulled the plug on the move because Henry’s financial demands were far beyond those Bordeaux were willing to agree for a rookie head coach.
I am at a loss to see why Henry would not take whatever he is offered to get his foot in the door, or how else is he ever going to get experience? I know he refused to give up his Sky job to continue running the Arsenal youth team, was that also because of the money? If he carries on like this, who would even offer him a job in the future?
Totally OT…. the under 23’s take on the spuds on Friday…. live on Arsenal.com… spot on! COYG FOYS
Good to know some here follow the U23’s very well.This will enable you to know or see for yourself the qualities of some of the youngsters so that one day when people jump on the bandwagon of a manager destroying a youngster you’d really know whether it’s true or not.How some youngsters were touted with world class potential is beyond me.
He’ll have plenty of car adverts to keep him in the money. Va va voom!!!
OT…..Happy birthday to Ainsley Maitland Niles.May he come back stronger and better from his setback.
👍 nice one Kev
Chiza
I heard Emery went to buy a cake for Maitland Niles……if that’s true then this coach really has great plans for Maitland Niles..he loves Maitland Niles so much!!
Joe Kupoluyi
Please Henry take any Clue offers right now you need it to begin your coaching Career. Because we believe you will end up at Emirates Stadium one day.joe
Who are the we? Kupoluyi..
Midkemma
When TH14 refused to give up SS while being our coach, it was then that I knew he would not make it, he was putting greed ahead of desire and that has hurt him ever since with trying to get into managerial work.
Oooh look, TH14 got greedy again and got dumped.
Epic footballer in his day but too greedy now.
Shame, greed is hurting his legendary image.
Ks-gunner
He is stating the obvious if you ask me. Henry is a rookie as a coach and if he doesn’t want to start low and take rookie salaries he won’t make it. He should take a cue from Lampard and Gerard.
I think you will find that his financial demands were regarding transfer funds and not his salary. 🐾🐾
Leon Kingsford
He still made a terrible mistake then.
A manager would be more highly sought after if he developed young players who then went on to become top quality players.
Not spending huge sums in the hope you can buy a team that works together.
This would have been excellent experience.
Really messed up there….
Henry was a fantastic player for Arsenal but why is he being touted as a potential future Arsenal manager?
Arsenal need a manager with a proven track record of delivering success despite a money grabbing, narrow minded and lets be honest very very old board of directors.
Emery is struggling with this despite all of his experience.
Henry would not last five minutes.
He should have taken that job – its not as if he is struggling to make ends meet…
And would have been great experience…
ozziegunner
👍Leon you are right.
Chabaloah
OK this article clearly doesn’t mention where else it was reported and mentioned on Skysports that he turned down the offer because the club is in the transition of owners and the last managers unhappiness about the selling of Malcom without his knowledge and no clarity on whether they will invest in the club in the future.
Sounds like he did the right thing and dodged a bullet. A club where they sell players and the previous manager was unhappy with how they have handled things is at least a little evidence that the club didn’t show the manager any respect. So what makes him think they won’t do the same to him?
I think the author needs to do some basic investigations before posting a topic with only one quoted source of information…
APANGU IDDI AMIN
HENRY KNOWS WHAT HE WANT LETS LEAVE HIM ALONE AND GIVE HIM TIME TO SEE WHAT HE IS PLANNING TO DO FOR HIS FUTURE FOOTBALLING CARRIER.
Thierry is more of a man-manager than a tactical one. He can make defenders defend better and attackers improve their movement and finishing. With time he could learn tactics. At the very least he can do like Zizou and manage the academy then make the step up. He definitely has the required intelligence to succeed though.
Is he an Arsenal player?
frankn
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Lots of assumation no real information. A non story to be honest.
Lenohappy
@Twig,he’s an arsenal legend and we honour and respect our legends
cough! cough!! Wenger?
stubill
I respect our legends for what they’ve achieved, not what they think they might achieve.
Wakanda Republic
With all due respect, i find that Thierry was very talented as a player but unfortunately falls short in his technical abilities to make him a good coach. if your lsiten to his football analysis, he at times sounds too basic for the big stage. i will be pleasantly surprised if he makes it big on the big stage.
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The Blackwater Trial: Part 1 – Two Factual Issues
by James G. Stewart and Sara Gray
Earlier this week, a jury in Washington D.C. convicted four Blackwater guards for a shooting at Nisour Square, Baghdad. The sniper Nicholas Slatten was convicted of premeditated murder. His three teammates, Evan Liberty, Paul Slough, Dustin Heard, were convicted of voluntary manslaughter and a weapons offence. For an excellent overview of the case and the verdict against each accused, see the Washington Post’s breakdown here.
Out of a shared interest in the intersection between commerce and criminality in war zones, we jointly attended every day of the guards’ trial except one. We also received help and information from both sides to the litigation. So, instead of rehearsing various views—that the case is “a watershed for accountability in war zones” or the first step toward more progressive regulation of the private military industry—we provide a summary of both sides to the case.
In the future, we will reflect on the trial from various analytic vantage points, but for now, we set out below competing evidence on two of the most important factual issues in this trial. In Part 2, which will follow separately, we will discuss two legal controversies that arise from the case, which may feature on appeal.
We resist the temptation to offer our own opinion about the case here (although we have done this to some degree during a talk last week at Columbia Law School, before these verdicts came down). Our purpose is more to orient readers around the core contested factual and legal issues in this historic trial, in ways that will hopefully create space for fulsome discussion and debate.
We also include aspects of the evidence to help illustrate what took place during the this complex trial. In that regard, we start by including immediately below a copy of an exhibit from the trial that was generously supplied to us by the Department of Justice’s investigators. The chart helps to identify the defendants, introduce the other Blackwater guards we refer to throughout these two summaries, and explain the guards’ relative position within the four vehicle convoy that day:
1. “Lighting the Fuse” : Was the White Kia a Threat?
According to the prosecution, after the Blackwater convoy locked down the traffic circle at Nisour Square that day, Nicholas Slatten spotted an Iraqi medical student named Ahmed Al Rubia’y in a white Kia car through the scope of his SR25 sniper rifle. The prosecution’s case was that without provocation or cause, Slatten fired a well-aimed shot through the windshield into Ahmed’s head, “lighting the fuse” for his team’s subsequent shooting spree. Prosecutors reasoned that, once shot, Ahmed’s foot slipped off the break, causing the automatic transmission vehicle to roll forwards slowly toward the convoy. Then, other members of Raven 23 opened fire on the car and much of the surrounding traffic jam with heavy weaponry. Below, we include a picture of the white Kia car after the incident:
Conversely, the defense argued that Ahmed’s white Kia burst forward. Paul Slough, believing it to be a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBID), fired the first shots into the engine block of the car to prevent it from continuing to approach the convoy. When the vehicle did not stop, members of the Iraqi police approached the car, appearing to push it further toward the Blackwater convoy. At that point, Blackwater’s Jeremy Ridgeway, who had pled guilt to lesser charges in exchange for his testimony in this trial, shot Ahmed’s mother who was understandably hysterical in the passenger seat of the white Kia at this time. When the car did not stop, Slough fired a single M203 grenade at it.
To support its version of events, the defense argued that there was no forensic evidence linking any victims to shots from Slatten’s sniper rifle, that no eyewitness saw him shoot at the white Kia, and that he himself had never admitted as much. Most importantly, almost all members of Raven 23 testified that they perceived the white Kia as a genuine threat while it was approaching the convoy.
In response, the prosecution retorted that this defense narrative was asking the jury to “start the movie 5 minutes in.” Members of Raven 23 might have perceived the white Kia to be a threat once it had started to roll, but Nicolas Slatten never did; he shot the driver when the car was stationary. To the allegation that there was no forensic evidence linking bullets to the deceased, the prosecution insisted that this arose because the multiple grenades fired at the white Kia incinerated the bodies and ballistic evidence inside. Investigators’ attempts at recovering workable evidence with sieves and shovels proved futile.
As proof that Slatten took that first shot, the prosecution called Majed Al-Gharbawi, who was in the car in front of the white Kia. He testified that he heard one shot before feeling the white Kia bump his car from behind. Jimmy Watson, Raven 23’s shift leader, also testified at the Grand Jury that he heard Slatten shoot twice at the outset of the incident, though he was reluctant to repeat this at trial. Many other witnesses reported hearing “pops” before any other unusual activity. And after the incident, Slatten allegedly told Jeremy Ridgeway that he “popped a guy’s head like a grape.” For obvious reasons, the defense called on the jury to discount this as just another lie from arguably the worst offender that day to save his own skin.
A number of witnesses also testified that Slatten had a deep contempt for the Iraqi people. The jury heard evidence that he had told a teammate that he had shot a woman who was cutting vegetables on a previous occasion, and that he’d said he wasn’t sure if he felt enough remorse for his actions. Others said Slatten had previously fired where insurgents “would be” to draw them out, and that his team members had blindly followed his lead in previous incidents, in ways they later regretted. At one point, a witness reported that he had heard Slatten say that Iraqis are “not even human, they are animals.” His lawyers strongly objected to these allegations, saying they were all unsubstantiated hearsay. Evidently, the jury placed great weight on it.
2. Incoming Gunfire: Important, Negligible or Fictitious?
Whether or not the white Kia was reasonably perceived to be a threat was far from the only issue at trial—in the prosecution’s words, “so much more death and destruction that occurred outside of the white Kia.” After the defendants shot this first vehicle, they continued to shoot automatic machine guns southwards, killing unarmed men, women and children. A grenade landed in a girls’ school close-by, one passenger in a passing bus was shot dead, and the jury heard evidence that at least one Blackwater member fired a number of rounds at an oil tanker. Here is a chart of just some of the victims:
The defense argued that the convoy was taking incoming fire and that these civilians were very unfortunate collateral damage in a necessary and reasonable armed confrontation. The prosecution rejected this explanation entirely, boldly arguing that there was no incoming fire at Nisour Square at all, and less intensely, that even if there was, it was certainly not enough to justify the extent of the firepower employed that day. On this score, prosecutors colorfully claimed that “the defense would have you believe that their clients were storming the beaches of Normandy that day.”
Investigators did find AK-47 shell casings south of Nisour Square, including at a bus stop, a dirt area nearby and behind the southeast corner of the adjacent girls school. Some Raven 23 members also testified that they heard AK-47 gunfire. Eddie Randall, seated in the driver’s seat of the fourth vehicle, told the jury he saw bullets strike the side of the BearCat, although the prosecution labeled him “Superman” from then on, reasoning that no mere mortal could possibly distinguish bullets from shrapnel in flight.
Brett Fishback, a Green Beret not connected to the shooting, believed he picked up fresh AK-47 rounds during the event. Again, the prosecution claimed that this defense witness had magical powers, since FBI lab technicians often could not definitely identify whether a particular round came from an AK-47, even after extensive scientific testing. Still, Tommy Vargas, also a member of Raven 23, called out locations of “muzzle flashes”, yelled “contact, contact, contact” at the time, and the Blackwater logbook back at base recorded that members of Raven 23 had radioed in that they were taking fire. Curiously, Vargas did not testify at trial.
In addition, the BearCat sustained damage during the incident, which the defense would point to as corroborating the guards’ self-defense case. The BearCat’s radiator was punctured and the side of the vehicle had multiple “pock-marks.” To the defense, these “pock-marks” were caused by incoming AK-47 gunfire and any other explanation was “ridiculous.” For the prosecution, however, these marks were from grenade fragments from Raven 23’s own M203 grenade launchers. “The irony – the ultimate irony of this case,” claimed the prosecutors, “is that they did it to themselves.”
In elaborating on this point, the prosecution argued that strikes found on the vehicle resulted from blow-back from a grenade detonated too close to the convoy, not AK-47 fire. The prosecution showed an image of the vehicle from the incident alongside an identical vehicle that they had shot at with an AK-47 to generate a comparator. The damage to their test vehicle was much more significant than the dings on the Blackwater vehicle. Much debate ensued about whether the test was meaningful. But tellingly, fragments from a grenade were actually found in the tire of the Blackwater vehicle.
As for the AK-47 shell casings found at the scene, the prosecution dismissed them as simple debris, arguing that “finding shell casings on the streets of Baghdad is about as common as finding a cigarette butt in a major U.S. city. It’s about as common as finding a seashell at the beach.” Apparently, Iraqi police fire into the air to clear traffic. In fact, one Iraqi policemen testified that this practice was so commonplace in Baghdad that the Iraqi Police had to issue a formal directive banning it.
Finally, even if there was a “ghost AK-47 armed man” as the prosecution put it and the white Kia was reasonably construed as a threat, the prosecution still asserts that the shootings were incredibly excessive when so many of the victims were nowhere near the white Kia or the bus stop. Gunners in two Blackwater helicopters that were flying figure eights above the incident at the time reported that they saw no threat and did not fire. They were looking, they said, and would certainly have engaged, but saw nothing. The idea that these guards were engaged in a firefight like storming the beaches of Normandy seemed seriously far-fetched.
Even if there was some incoming fire, military personnel confirmed that this response was out of all proportion to normal military practices in Iraq over that period. Colonel Tsarsa of the US Army, whose battalion was stationed in the very same area at the time, testified that AK-47 fire was “harassment fire” when directed at personnel in armored vehicles. Being on a defensive mission with no client to protect, this Blackwater team could have “turtled-up” and left. Instead, they fired grenades, hand-held automatic weapons and mounted heavy machine guns into a densely populated traffic jam.
The shooting continued for over ten minutes. No dead insurgents were found.
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James G. Stewart
Associate Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. Formerly with the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, and also formerly with the Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Follow him on Twitter @jimgstewart).
Sara Gray
Third-Year J.D. student at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law She attended every day of the Blackwater Trial except one.
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News Roundup and Notes: May 11, 2015
by Ruchi Parekh and Nadia O'Mara
Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news.
IRAQ and SYRIA
Forty prisoners escaped from Khalis prison in eastern Iraq this weekend amid a riot which left around 40 people dead, including six police officers, according to Iraqi authorities. [AP] The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the incident on Twitter. [CNN]
Training of Sunni tribal fighters by Iraq’s Shi’ite-led central government has begun in Anbar province, an urgent U.S.-backed response to tackle recent gains by the Islamic State. [Wall Street Journal’s Nour Malas] The initiative has reportedly lifted hopes in the region, the training being cited as an important step in repairing sectarian tensions between Sunnis and the central government, writes Hugh Naylor. [Washington Post]
Marwan Mughniyeh, a senior Hezbollah commander, was killed in Syria during a battle with opposition rebels fighting the Assad regime in the Qalamoun region, northeast of Damascus, said sources. [Times of Israel]
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been transferred to Raqqa, Syria from Iraq, still unwell after sustaining serious wounds in a March airstrike, according to defectors from the Islamic State. Given his compromised physical state, a super deputy to the caliph will be nominated to control the day-to-day leadership of the group, reports Jamie Dettmer. [The Daily Beast]
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu made a surprise trip to Syria on Sunday, visiting an ancient Ottoman tomb that was relocated earlier this year away from jihadist-controlled territory. [AFP]
The U.S. must not allow the Islamic State to look powerful to potential recruits, said chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Ron Johnson, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Yemen’s Shi’ite Houthi rebels have agreed to a five-day humanitarian ceasefire proposed by Saudi Arabia, according to statements from a Houthi news agency. The ceasefire would begin at 11pm tomorrow and would facilitate the delivery of humanitarian relief supplies into the country. [New York Times’ Mohammed Ali Kalfood and Kareem Fahim]
Saudi coalition airstrikes have escalated in the past week, despite the ceasefire proposal. A strike early Sunday targeted the home of deposed Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. [Wall Street Journal’s Asa Fitch and Mohammed Al-Kibsi]
A Moroccan fighter jet has gone missing in Yemen, according to the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces; it is unclear whether the pilot ejected and an investigation into the incident has been launched. [Al Jazeera]
Hundreds, and potentially thousands, of young boys are fighting in Yemen’s conflict, according to rights groups and humanitarian aid workers. Ali al-Mujahed and Hugh Naylor explore the reasons behind the high rate of child soldiers across Yemen’s armed factions. [Washington Post]
Jon Gambrell profiles the Sunni Arab states involved in the Saudi-led coalition which has targeted Shi’ite rebels in Yemen since March 26. [AP]
“Yemen’s conflict is homegrown and the only way to stabilize the country’s descent into civil war is through a political deal,” writes Seyed Hossein Mousavian, criticizing portrayals of the conflict in which Iran is framed as the aggressor and Saudi Arabia is said to have been forced to intervene. [Al-Monitor]
The Obama administration has defended the transfer of six Guantanamo Bay detainees to Uruguay in December, rebuffing claims by a senior GOP lawmaker that the resettlement fell short of congressional security standards imposed on releases from the detention facility. [Wall Street Journal’s Jess Bravin]
Footage of the force-feeding of former Guantanamo inmate Abu Wa’el Dhiab will remain secret for some time, it was made clear at a hearing of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday. [McClatchy DC’s Michael Doyle]
A retired American soldier has criticized the decision by a Canadian judge to release on bail former Guantanamo Bay inmate Omar Khadr, describing his release as “worrisome.” [AP]
SURVEILLANCE, TECHNOLOGY, and PRIVACY
Last week’s NSA ruling would take U.S. intelligence “back to pre-9/11,” Senate Intelligence Committee chair Richard Burr said on ABC’s “This Week,” mounting a defense of the bulk phone records collection program. Former House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Rogers also said that the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision will make it “more difficult” to counter the Islamic State. [CNN’s “State of the Union”]
The ruling on the NSA’s bulk telephone metadata collection could have broader implications, reports Andrea Peterson, including greater scrutiny of other surveillance programs authorized on the basis of similar relevance language. [Washington Post]
“Congress needs to respond” to last week’s decision, according to the Washington Post editorial board, noting the “promising reform proposal readily available” in the form of the USA Freedom bill.
The administration’s efforts to curb foreign hackers has had limited success; online espionage continues even with increased public awareness and spending, reports Nicole Perlorth. [New York Times]
Saudi King Salman will not attend a summit hosted by President Obama on Thursday at Camp David, a sign of increasing Arab disapproval of the administration’s efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. Bahrain has since said its King Hamad will also not be in attendance. [Wall Street Journal’s Jay Solomon et al] Gulf leaders are looking for firm security commitments from Obama this week, in light of Iran’s behaviour in the region, U.A.E.’s ambassador to the U.S. has said. [AP’s Deb Riechmann]
A nuclear accord could unintentionally boost Tehran’s cyberwar efforts through economic sanctions relief, although Iran is equally likely to step up its cyber warfare in retaliation if a deal is not concluded, according to experts. [The Hill’s Cory Bennett]
Inspections of Iran’s nuclear program will not matter as we “cannot trust the administration” to call Tehran out on non-compliance, according to Jennifer Rubin, who cites the experience with Syria. [Washington Post]
NATO is boosting its cold war-style military contact with Russia to reduce the risk of confrontation amid tensions over the Ukraine conflict. The alliance is also moving to reduce the number of Russian delegates at NATO headquarters, many of whom are believed to be working for Russia’s intelligence agencies, according to diplomats. [The Guardian’s Ian Traynor]
Russian President Vladimir Putin used German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit yesterday to call for the resuming of normal ties with Europe, even as Western leaders boycotted the Red Square Victory Day parade on Saturday. [New York Times’ Neil MacFarquhar] Merkel sought to balance her tribute to World War II losses with condemnation of Putin’s policies in eastern Ukraine during the visit, reports Anton Troianovski. [Wall Street Journal]
An expose published yesterday claims President Obama deceived Americans through his narrative of the assassination of Osama bin Laden in 2011. Seymour M. Hersh accused the president of rushing to take credit for the kill, including falsely maintaining that senior Pakistani officials were not informed about the raid in advance, forcing the American military and intelligence communities to corroborate his version of events. [London Review of Books]
The EU will today launch a bid to gain Security Council approval for armed action in Libya’s territorial waters, an attempt to stem the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean by targeting the trafficking networks. Britain is drafting the resolution which would authorize the mission. [The Guardian’s Ian Traynor] Patrick Kingsley argues against a military strategy, noting that “[c]ontrary to mainstream portrayals, Libya’s smugglers are not one cohesive organisation with a clear chain of command.” [The Guardian]
There are a greater number of terror recruits in the U.S. than estimated by the FBI, according to House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mike McCaul, who said “the threat environment today is one of the highest … ever seen.” [Fox News Sunday] The Hill provides a useful summary of the Sunday political shows, which focused on the terror threat to the United States.
The U.S. military has increased security at all stateside bases and stations, an indication of concern over an increased and predictable security threat on American soil. [Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe]
Ten rival armed groups in the Central African Republic have signed a peace accord with the government, requiring that the groups disarm and potentially be held accountable for war crimes committed during the two-year conflict. [Al Jazeera]
GOP presidential hopefuls convene in South Carolina. Many of the almost dozen announced and potential presidential candidates in attendance focused on foreign policy and national security. Sen. Marco Rubio accused President Obama of leaving the country weaker than he found it. Janet Hook provides further details. [Wall Street Journal]
The U.S. listed a longtime Al Jazeera journalist as an al-Qaeda member, placing him on a suspected terrorists’ watch list, according to a document obtained by Edward Snowden that documents intelligence efforts to track al-Qaeda couriers. [The Intercept’s Cora Currier et al]
Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House Benghazi panel is likely to be delayed if the committee does not have access to State Department emails from Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, panel chair Trey Gowdy said on Friday. [Politico’s Lauren French]
Nineteen Hazara hostages kidnapped in Afghanistan earlier this year have been released in exchange for 22 Uzbeks, a provincial official has said. [AP]
The UN Human Rights Council will today begin its universal periodic review of the United States’ human rights record. [OHCHR]
Japan’s prime minister is pushing legislation to boost the country’s international military role, a marked shift in the country’s traditionally pacifist policies. [AP’s Mari Yamaguchi]
North Korea is developing a ballistic submarine which could be fully operational in four to five years, according to the South Korean military. [Wall Street Journal’s Jeyup S. Kwaak]
The Swedish Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to revoke a 2010 detention order over allegations of sexual assault. [Reuters]
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Bill Gates Follows These 4 Rules to Get the Most From His Reading
Extreme Entrepreneurship
The famous entrepreneur-turned-humanitarian recently shared the secrets behind his famous reading habit.
By Justin BarisoFounder, Insight@JustinJBariso
An avid learn-it-all, Bill Gates is well known for his voracious reading. That thirst for learning is part of what drove him to build one of the most influential companies on the planet, and it continues to inspire his humanitarian work today.
Gates says he reads about 50 books a year, which translates to about one per week. But how does he make sure he's getting value from all that reading?
Here's a sum-up of Bill Gates's four "reading rules":
1. Make notes in the margins.
"You know, when you're reading, you have to be careful that you really are concentrating," says Gates.
"Particularly if it's a nonfiction book, are you taking in new knowledge and sort of attaching [it] to knowledge you have? For me, taking notes helps make sure that I'm really thinking hard about what's in there."
Of course, you may not always agree with what you're reading--and neither does Gates. In these cases, taking notes becomes even more important, as doing so can help you develop empathy, understand varying perspectives, and think critically.
2. Finish what you start.
Gates explains that he avoids starting any book that he can't see through to the end.
This rule may be difficult for some to follow, but there's value in it. If you don't complete a book, you run the risk of missing key points or leaving gaps in your understanding. Further, while you'll gain knowledge by reading a book in part, doing so doesn't allow you to take in the full vision of the author.
3. Print or digital? Read what makes you comfortable.
"Over time, I will make the switch [from print to digital]," says Gates. "But when I'm just sitting there at night reading, often the paper magazine or the book, I'm used to that," he adds with a shrug.
The point here isn't to read your books in print because "that's what Bill Gates does."
Rather, find what works for you. Because if you find a style of reading that you enjoy and that's comfortable, you're likely to do more of it.
4. Block out an hour. At least.
Gates suggests setting aside at least an hour at a time for serious reading.
"This is not the kind of thing you can do five minutes here, 10 minutes there. Magazine articles or short YouTube videos fit into those little slots."
The reason? Gates again draws attention to the need to think when reading, as opposed to simply absorbing the words.
When you take the time to ponder what you're reading, to see if and how it truly applies to your life (or the lives of others), the value of that material increases significantly.
Reading can be an enjoyable pastime, a way to settle down and relax. But it can also be so much more.
Follow these tips, and you'll transform your reading from passive to active. Then, your reading will become an intellectual exercise, one that strengthens your mental muscles and further develops your ability to learn--and think.
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Microsoft OneNote for Mac becomes top free app in App Store
It has been just two days since the launch of OneNote for Mac, but you can easily observe the outcome of “mobile first, cloud first” strategy of Microsoft’s new CEO Satya Nadella. OneNote for Mac now at first place in top 10 free software on Mac App Store.
This is just the appetizer, as Microsoft is likely to announce Office for iPad on March 27. It has been more than two years since the launch of original Surface, but users are still waiting for the touch-first version of productivity suite. Initially, Steve Ballmer former Microsoft CEO announced that the arrival of Microsoft Office codenamed Gemini on Windows 8 first, followed by iOS and Android later, but with the appointment of Satya Nadella the order has been reversed. The Redmond Company is giving priority to the iPad version because the Apple tablet is much more widespread than the Surface. In practice, the “mobile first, cloud first” strategy also means “iPad first”.
OneNote for Mac has received more than 750 positive review with an average rating of four stars so far. This clearly shows the demand for Microsoft productivity suite is very high. Additionally, OneDrive and Remote Desktop also stands at ninth and tenth place respectively. Considering the performance of trio (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) included in iWork, the success of corresponding apps included in Microsoft Office for iPad (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) seems obvious.
Microsoft’s Office suite has always been the “Cash Cow” for the Redmond giant, but so far the development has been focused exclusively on Windows. According to data provided by Apple, more than 170 million iPads have been sold until 2013, which are expected to reach 250 million units by the end of 2014. Therefore, it’s clear why Microsoft has decided to announce Office for iPad.
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ABM Healthcare Support Services
The Public Eye with Eric Chabrow
Keeping tabs on federal government efforts to protect citizens' privacy
Why a Nation-State Would Hack JPMorgan
Amassing Intelligence, Not Pilfering Money, Is a Big Motivator Eric Chabrow (GovInfoSecurity) • August 29, 2014
Don't think of big banks solely as overseers of money flowing from account to account, bank to bank, but as the keepers of an array of secret information about business deals and economic intelligence.
An attack on a big bank by a nation-state could be conducted to amass intelligence to help that country protect or boost its economy, help its businesses to compete against the target bank and others institutions and/or economically wound its adversaries.
George Washington University's Allan Friedman on political motivation.
"The top financial firms all have quite of bit of intelligence because they need to know what their risk exposure is and how it is changing in very real terms," says Allan Friedman, co-author of Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know, published earlier this year by Oxford Press.
Some initial news reports suggested that Russian hackers are behind an attack against JPMorgan Chase and perhaps other U.S. banks (see FBI Probes JPMorgan, Other Bank Attacks). But cybersecurity experts warn against jumping to conclusions about the culprits in the apparent attacks, based on the scant evidence available so far.
Fraud Unlikely
No one knows (or is publicly saying) who attacked JPMorgan Chase, and neither the bank nor federal investigators, including the FBI and Secret Service have disclosed what information was pilfere (see: New JPMorgan Chase Breach Details Emerge). But experts say that if a nation-state breached the banks' computers, it was highly unlikely done to steal money or to poach account and personally identifiable information that could be used to conduct fraud.
"A government-sponsored actor doesn't have the same goals as a crime organization - the objective is much bigger than that," says Philip Casesa, director of IT service operations at (ISC)2, an IT security education and certification organization. "It isn't stealing dollars - it's manipulating world politics by shifting the economic balance of power."
(None of the experts quoted in this blog have direct knowledge of the suspected breach or any alleged Russian government involvement. They base their observations on their understanding of past acts of Russia and other nation-states and on how American banks defend themselves against cyber-assaults.)
Payback Time
But one line of speculation - and it's only conjecture at this point - is that the Russian government might be behind the apparent attacks, in part, as payback to the United States for imposing sanctions on the Russian government, its officials and businesses, including several banks, for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
"Our sanctions of Russia back in July identified key individuals who play a role in the Russian economy and had holdings in Russian banks," Casesa says. "Clearly, the U.S. government had information on them and this may be an attempt to even the playing field."
Steve Hultquist, chief evangelist at RedSeal Networks, a provider of network visibility and analytics products, picks up on that same theme. "Specialized knowledge of the mechanics of the finance industry could potentially be combined with information they found to help them determine financial strategies, risks taken, potential options for causing financial loss and related actions to take against either JPMorgan or against those who have funds held by JPMorgan."
If the Russian government was behind the intrusions, it might have used confederates to carry out the attacks. "There is a tradition by several nation-states of loosely directing groups of private individual actors to conduct attacks," says Bob Stratton, general partner of MACH37, a business that helps entrepreneurs launch cyber startups. "This allows for deniability of anything occurring within the context of a chain of command. It also allows those independent attackers to use whatever intermediaries they wish as stepping stones along the networks that connect to their targets."
Significant Resources
Still, such a large, advance attack as the one apparently staged against JPMorgan Chase would require an adversary with significant resources, such as a nation-state or a highly sophisticated criminal gang. And with sufficient resources, assailants can successfully breach even the most secure networks.
To boost security, banks use different types of safeguards to protect their financial systems than they use to protect their corporate secrets.
"It is very likely that the defenses will be different for different types of information. In fact, that is a best practice," RedSeal Network's Hultquist says. "By segmenting the network and information, breaches in one area do not directly provide access to others, rather like buoyancy systems in watercraft: you don't want the failure of one to cause the ship to sink. It is likely, then, that the information will be defended in different ways. What this means in terms of what information may have been accessed we cannot tell from outside."
Another possible reason that a nation-state would breach banks is to send the United States a message that the foreign government isn't to be messed with. To the outsider, the United States could seem like a weak, willing target because of the U.S. government's focus on protecting the nation's critical infrastructure.
Is America Scared?
Immunity CEO Dave Aitel on possible reason behind breach.
The U.S. government frequently pronounces the need to protect its critical infrastructure, including banking, and that could make financial services companies tempting targets for the Russian military or other nation-states. "They know we're scared of it because we keep telling them we're scared of it," says Dave Aitel, chief executive of Immunity, a penetration testing company.
But would Russia or another nation-state be setting the stage to bring down the banks' IT systems? The experts say that's unlikely. But unlike the Cold War, when neither the U.S. nor Soviet Union would initiate a nuclear attack because of the fear of mutual destruction, that line of thinking has yet to develop among adversaries in cyberspace.
"Neither side has made it clear how they would respond to different actions," says Friedman, visiting scholar at George Washington University's Cybersecurity Policy Research Group. "We don't know where the red lines are to provoke a response."
Eric Chabrow
Host & Producer, ISMG Security Report; Executive Editor, GovInfoSecurity & InfoRiskToday
Chabrow hosts and produces the semi-weekly podcast ISMG Security Report and oversees ISMG's GovInfoSecurity and InfoRiskToday. He's a veteran multimedia journalist who has covered information technology, government and business.
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South Dakota Tackles Fraudulent Companion Animal Requests
by Chris on April 9, 2018
South Dakota lawmakers have passed a new measure designed to discourage renters from passing off pets as companion animals.
The state is one of more than a dozen — most recently Colorado, Massachusetts and Virginia — to tackle the problem of fraudulent service animals. South Dakota is unique in one respect: the law specifically targets emotional support animals.
Recently, a boutique industry has emerged that caters to pet owners seeking to “certify” an animal as a service or companion animal. These businesses provide prescription letters, purportedly from health professionals, with a simple phone call or online application. The websites encourage animal owners by describing possible symptoms — like trouble sleeping, nightmares, and anxiety — that could warrant an emotional support animal prescription, streamlining the diagnosis of a disability, and offering no-money-down guarantees that a letter will be provided.
In addition to creating prescription letters to present to landlords, the websites commonly offer certificates, ID cards, and service vests or harnesses that help owners overcome pet restrictions.
There are no reliable statistics that show how many companion animal requests are legitimate versus bogus attempts to avoid no-pet policies or pet deposits. The rules make it extremely difficult to catch a fraudster in the act — landlords can be prosecuted for discrimination simply for asking too many questions. That roils landlords, as well as tenants with disabilities who actually benefit from emotional support animals.
Landlords are in a tough position. Making the wrong call on a companion request can lead to a discrimination lawsuit, which can cost thousands of dollars to defend and is money lost even if the landlord prevails.
Under HUD rules, a companion can be any animal — chickens, monkeys, ponies, snakes, rats — and that creates a dilemma for landlords who also must protect the safety and quiet enjoyment of other residents. Under current law, landlords may confirm that the tenant suffers from a disability, and that an animal is prescribed by “a health provider” to treat the disability. Beyond that, there is little a landlord can do in terms of denying the request.
The South Dakota law, which goes into effect in July, attempts to reduce the number of fraudulent requests for companion animals by targeting the prescription letters provided to landlords. Under the new measure, tenants must produce a prescription from a licensed health care professional, and the prescription cannot come from a website provider or any business in the state that operates “solely to provide certification for service or assistance animals.”
If it is determined that a tenant faked the disability or the documentation, the landlord has an express right to evict the tenant and is entitled to up to $1,000 in damages.
The measure is largely symbolic in the sense that landlords already can require reliable documentation from a health professional to document a companion animal request. However, the possibility of paying a fine and being evicted likely will discourage some tenants from making false requests.
Regardless of state laws, landlords do have some rights under the federal fair housing provisions. For instance, only tenants who suffer a disability are entitled to make companion animal requests. Tenants are held accountable for the care and safety of the animals and can be evicted for causing disturbances or breaking other provisions of the lease agreement. Tenants are liable for any damage the animal causes. And, landlords are not expected to endure undue financial hardship or break the law in order to accommodate a companion animal request.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be construed as legal advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual legal counsel or consulting your local, state, federal or provincial tenancy laws.
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The Megyn Kelly fiasco that was waiting to happen
October 25, 2018 bostonglobe Leave a Comment
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Matthew Gilbert Globe Staff October 25, 2018 Megyn Kelly said something racially offensive, and if anyone — including her bosses at NBC — is surprised, they shouldn’t be. On Tuesday, the TV personality, imported by NBC from Fox News last year in order to lure a Trump-era demographic to the Peacock, stirred controversy and jeopardized her job by mourning the good old days of blackface on her “Today” show hour.It was nothing new for Kelly, who was recruited by NBC News chairman Andrew Lack in 2017 for an at-the-time undefined role that might involve a daytime show, a weekly feature program, and participation in the network’s political coverage. Calling her “an exceptional journalist,” Lack hired her for a reported $23 million a year, making her the highest paid NBC host in the post-Matt Lauer era. Advertisement But … [Read more...] about The Megyn Kelly fiasco that was waiting to happen
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Megyn Kelly is again in trouble, but NBC colleagues rejected her long before
October 25, 2018 sfgate Leave a Comment
Sarah Ellison, The Washington Post Published 9:38 am PDT, Thursday, October 25, 2018 Megyn Kelly speaks during the Fortune's Most Powerful Women conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2018. Megyn Kelly speaks during the Fortune's Most Powerful Women conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2018. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon, Bloomberg FILE - This Sept. 21, 2017 file photo shows Megyn Kelly on the set of her show, "Megyn Kelly Today" at NBC Studios in New York. Kelly is apologizing to her NBC News colleagues for questioning why dressing up in blackface for a Halloween costume is wrong. She faced a swift backlash for her morning show segment on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, and wrote later that she realized that such behavior is wrong. She says she’s never been a “PC” kind of person, but does understand that she needs to be more sensitive on issues of race and ethnicity. (Photo by Charles … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly is again in trouble, but NBC colleagues rejected her long before
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NBC Takes Megyn Kelly Off Air, Reportedly Ready to Cancel Show
October 25, 2018 breitbart Leave a Comment
NBC took Megyn Kelly off the air on Thursday, the day after she apologized for her blackface remarks, as the network is reportedly on the verge of canceling her morning show. Megyn Kelly Today viewers on Thursday morning were shown a “previously recorded” episode in which Kelly greeted the 9 a.m. audience in the opening moments by saying, “Happy Friday.”CNN reported on Thursday morning that “Kelly’s show will be ending” and she is “unlikely” to return because “negotiations about the end date and other details are still underway.” Variety reported that Kelly and NBC had been discussing other roles for her at the network. Kelly’s blackface comments earlier in the week that even her co-workers publicly declared were “ignorant” and “indefensible” seem to have been the last straw. On her Tuesday show, Kelly wondered “what is racist” about putting on blackface for … [Read more...] about NBC Takes Megyn Kelly Off Air, Reportedly Ready to Cancel Show
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Serial offender Megyn Kelly sorry for blackface remarks
October 23, 2018 eastbaytimes Leave a Comment
By Chuck Barney | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: October 23, 2018 at 2:45 pm | UPDATED: October 24, 2018 at 4:40 am Megyn Kelly just can’t seem to keep her foot out of her mouth. Her latest blunder? During Tuesday’s edition of her NBC show, “Megyn Kelly Today,” the NBC newswoman seemingly defended the use of blackface in Halloween costumes. Remember, this is the same woman who once famously insisted that Santa Claus is white. On Wednesday, Kelly back-pedaled, apologizing to colleagues for her remarks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kelly issued an internal memo in which she said she had heard from colleagues and friends and now realizes her comments were offensive. “What is racist?” Kelly asked her panelists during a segment about controversial Halloween costumes. “Because truly you do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface at Halloween or a black person who puts on whiteface for … [Read more...] about Serial offender Megyn Kelly sorry for blackface remarks
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US presenter Megyn Kelly apologises over blackface comments
October 23, 2018 eveningexpress Leave a Comment
News / World by Press Association 23/10/2018, 10:28 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A US news presenter has apologised for a segment on her show that questioned why dressing up in blackface for a Halloween costume is wrong. Following a social media backlash, Megyn Kelly wrote in an email to NBC News colleagues that she realised such behaviour is wrong and that the history of blackface in culture is abhorrent. On her morning show, the 47-year-old news host said that dressing up in blackface was OK when she was a child as long as you were impersonating a character. She questioned why it had been considered racist when a character on The Real Housewives Of New York darkened her skin for a Diana Ross costume. “I felt like, ‘Who doesn’t love Diana Ross?’” she said. On social media, several critics drew comparisons to Kelly’s insistence while at Fox News Channel that Santa Claus was … [Read more...] about US presenter Megyn Kelly apologises over blackface comments
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I mentioned these feelings to a couple of friends last week and they lifted up Gary, Ind., and Toledo, Ohio, two other "Rust Belt" cities. Twenty-five miles from downtown Chicago, Gary was founded in 1906 by the U.S. Steel Corporation. Its prosperity matched that of the domestic steel industry, and by the 1960s its decline had begun. Toledo was a much older city, but came into prosperity in the late 19th and early 20th century as a hub for railroad companies and various factories. It was rocked by the Great Depression and eventually slammed by the 1980s recession. Even now, attempts at redevelopment are slow to bear fruit.
I think about Columbus in light of all this. Call it PR or facts, but our city is on a steady up-and-up. After Reconstruction, Columbus grew at an unexpected pace due to industrialization.
But where the cities previously mentioned were wrecked when their bedrock industries faltered, Columbus has managed to bypass devastation with the decline of the textile industry because of its investments in other areas: Fort Benning, Columbus College (now Columbus State University) and financial industries (see: Aflac, TSYS, and Synovus), for example.
In my opinion, our community has continued to pour itself into efforts to keep the city vital, beautiful and prosperous. But there are certainly times in the past few decades that we have come close to stagnating in one regard or another, be it neglecting to clean up blighted areas of our community or falling prey to "privileged flight" in certain neighborhoods.
If we're ascending as a city, when will we peak? If we peak, when and why will we fall? What can we do as a community to ensure that our ups and downs reflect the natural lull of low tide rather than some catastrophic tidal wave?
-- Natalia Naman Temesgen is an independent correspondent. Contact her at nataliadian1@gmail.com or on Twitter @cafeaulazy.
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A technical foul call on Hephzibah’s Lariya Ross sparked an 11-2 run from Kendrick. The four-point possession was the turning point as Destiny Murph scored nine points during the stretch, including a 3-pointer from the top of the key. She led her team with 19 points and was one of five Cherokees players in double-digits. Brittany Thompson added 15. Kiara Price and Jabreia Burston had 10 apiece.
It was an important turnaround for Murph, who opened the half getting pulled from the court after she missed a wide-open layup and proceeded to turn the ball over in the backcourt.
“My younger kids went in with a lot more energy and enthusiasm like they wanted to be here,” Hicks said. “The older ones followed them. It kind of worked backward for us tonight, but we’ll take it.”
Kendrick’s struggles on the offensive end of the floor let Hephzibah hang around early in the game.
The Lady Cherokees generated plenty of turnovers in the first half (13), running their patented full court press, but left their coach exasperated missing shot after shot inside the paint.
“You know how you are so mad, you shouldn’t say nothing?” Hicks said with a smile. “I probably shouldn’t say nothing.”
Hephzibah’s Emani Mayo had eight of her 10 first-half points in the second quarter, hitting a pair of open 3-point shots in the inal two minutes. Mayo had game-high 23 points while her twin sister Nicolette Mayo finished the game with 22 points and 10 of 11 from the free throw line.
Kendrick advances to the second round on Friday when it will travel to face Region 6 champion Sonoraville.
Tuesday at Kendrick
Hephzibah 6 19 13 19 — 57
Kendrick 12 20 24 25 — 81
Hephzibah (57)
Emani Mayo 23, Nicolette Mayo 22, Regina Wright 7, Tynika Smallwood 2, Lariya Ross 1, Alexis Bryant 1, Daniya Fields 1
Kendrick (81)
Destiny Murph 19, Brittany Thompson 15, Kiara Price 10, Jabreia Burston 10, Jada Minor 10, Raven Baker 6, Oriyana Babatua 5, Jayde Everette 4
Records: Hepzibah 10-19. Kendrick 26-2. Kendrick, at Sonoraville, on Friday.
Meet the Ledger-Enquirer’s 2019 All-Bi-City Baseball Players and Coaches of the Year
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Central Red Devils ranked among nation’s top high school football programs
By Joshua Mixon
Central High School Red Devils football team in Phenix City Alabama ranked No. 38 in High School Football America’s Preseason 100. Last year they won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 7A title.
This Columbus teen is now a gold medalist for Team USA after World Cup victory
Ledger-Enquirer announces 2019 All-Bi-City Baseball Team, players, coaches of the year
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Here are the 2019 All-Bi-City tennis, golf, rifle, track and spring softball teams
All the 2019 Georgia coaches Hall of Fame members coached in Chattahoochee Valley
2 Columbus golfers win state titles at Georgia high school championships
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Curetis Group Company Ares Genetics is Granted Key European Patent on Genetic Resistance Testing
- Patent broadly covers genetic biomarkers and biomarker combinations indicating antibiotic resistance
- First of eleven similar patents filed covering various pathogen/drug combinations
- Strengthens unique position of ARESdb, Ares Genetics’ knowledgebase of antimicrobial resistance genetics
Curetis N.V. (the "Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, "Curetis"), a developer of next-level molecular diagnostic solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Ares Genetics GmbH has received a notification by the European Patent Office (EPO) on the decision to grant the European Patent No. 3 099 813 titled “Genetic Resistance Testing”.
The patent broadly covers biomarkers and biomarker combinations indicating resistance of the pathogen Escherichia coli to numerous classes of antibiotics and the use of such genetic biomarkers and biomarker combinations to predict resistance based on DNA testing.
The patent is the first that was granted from a series of eleven similarly structured patent applications for different pathogen/drug combinations that were originally filed by Siemens and are now owned by Curetis Group Company Ares Genetics after its acquisition of the GEAR database assets from Siemens in September 2016. The GEAR database is the nucleus of Ares Genetics’ ARESdb, an AI-powered database of compiling high-resolution information on the genetics of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. At present, ARESdb covers the genomes of about 40,000 bacterial strains and susceptibility data for more than 100 different antibiotics.
Ares Genetics leverages ARESdb for services and products for the DNA-based prediction of antibiotic resistance for partners in public health as well as the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries. Following the licensing of ARESdb for research use to QIAGEN in February 2019, the global microbiology research community is expected to obtain access to ARESdb via the QIAGEN Microbial Insights AR bioinformatics knowledgebase. According to a recent public communication by QIAGEN, a first release of ARESdb will be made available to QIAGEN’s customers in September 2019 (Ref. 1).
“The granting of this key patent by the EPO validates our scalable approach to generate proprietary and truly novel insights into the genetics of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms with ARESdb,” said Dr. Andreas Posch, Managing Director and CEO of Ares Genetics. “The genetic profiles derived from ARESdb allow for unprecedented precision in the molecular prediction of drug response and open the way for precision medicine based on rapid DNA testing in the field of infectious diseases.”
ARESdb and the ARES Technology Platform is covered by 19 patent families in various stages of submission, review, and approval, covering biomarkers, bioinformatics methods and algorithms, as well as laboratory workflows. As a whole, they presumably constitute one of the broadest and most systematically structured IP portfolios in the space.
About Curetis
Curetis N.V.’s (Euronext: CURE) goal is to become a leading provider of innovative solutions for molecular microbiology diagnostics designed to address the global challenge of detecting severe infectious diseases and identifying antibiotic resistances in hospitalized patients.
Curetis’ Unyvero System is a versatile, fast and highly automated molecular diagnostic platform for easy-to-use, cartridge-based solutions for the comprehensive and rapid detection of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers in a range of severe infectious disease indications. Results are available within hours, a process that can take days or even weeks if performed with standard diagnostic procedures, thereby facilitating improved patient outcomes, stringent antibiotic stewardship and health-economic benefits. Unyvero in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products are marketed in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the U.S.
Curetis’ wholly owned subsidiary Ares Genetics GmbH is developing next-generation solutions for infectious disease diagnostics and therapeutics. The ARES Technology Platform combines the presumably most comprehensive database worldwide on the genetics of antimicrobial resistances, ARESdb, with advanced bioinformatics and artificial intelligence.
For further information, please visit www.curetis.com and www.ares-genetics.com.
This document constitutes neither an offer to buy nor to subscribe securities and neither this document nor any part of it should form the basis of any investment decision in Curetis.
The information contained in this press release has been carefully prepared. However, Curetis bears and assumes no liability of whatever kind for the correctness and completeness of the information provided herein. Curetis does not assume an obligation of whatever kind to update or correct information contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or for other reasons.
This press release includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes”, “estimates”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “may”, “will”, or “should”, and include statements Curetis makes concerning the intended results of its strategy. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Curetis’ actual results may differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements. Curetis undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Reference: (1) QIAGEN Press Release “QIAGEN to embrace global initiative to combat antibiotic resistance and launches cutting-edge QIAGEN Microbial Insights AR”- June 17, 2019 https://corporate.qiagen.com/newsroom/press-releases/2019/20190617_qmi-ar
Ludger Wess / Ines-Regina Buth
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The Sensitive, Passionate Character
March 12, 2014 in 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction with 16 Comments
We’ve been taking a look at the second key “corner pillar” in this course on the 12 key pillars of novel construction, which is all about the protagonist and her goal for the book. I mentioned in recent posts how important it is for the protagonist to have a goal and how obvious and simple that might seem, yet few novels I critique include this necessary element—which I will say is crucial.
It’s very common for the protagonist to start off with one goal, only to quickly (meaning, yes, fairly early into your story) be pushed in another direction altogether, creating a “new” goal—which then becomes the “real” goal for the book. Without going into this twist in depth, you can read all about it in this post I wrote a while back. But for now, just be aware that, tied in with your concept and themes, there should be an overarching or main goal your character is trying to reach. I explained there are five main types of goals in stories, so whether your protagonist starts out the gate pursuing one of those goals or is shortly redirected to do so, a goal must be set. Whether he reaches his goal is up to you and depends on the genre and type of novel you are writing. But without a goal for your character (and I will be so bold as to say any of your main and supporting characters), you cannot have a strong novel. But I’m going to take this a step further because I’m hoping that many of you want to write not just a good book but a great book. And a great book has great characters.
What Is “Larger Than Life” All about, Anyway?
So what makes a character great? You’ve heard phrases like “make them larger than life” or “your character has to be sympathetic.” Yes, those things are important, although the expression “larger than life” sounds a bit vague. Do you want all your characters to be extreme? Overly obnoxious, overly emotional, overly sensitive, overly dramatic? Is that what larger than life means?
I’ve written a number of posts on the question about the “everyday man” or “ordinary people.” We want our readers to relate to our protagonist, right? She should be an average Jane, facing the things we ordinary people face, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, we must be able to relate to a writer’s characters. We do need to quickly care about the protagonist, find her sympathetic. There are lots of great ways to do that, and I’ve discussed this in many prior posts.
The key is in showing the protagonist’s humanity, vulnerability, sensitivity, that glimpse of greatness. All those things are helpful. But ordinary people are boring. I’ve critiqued hundreds of novels filled with very boring, average people, and I’m sad to say—I try to care for them but I don’t. Readers usually look for any excuse to care for your protagonist. They want to care. Writers, though, shouldn’t make this hard for their readers. They should be mindful of wooing the reader right away, get them attached, bonded, concerned for the protagonist as fast as possible.
It’s All about the Goal
Which takes us back to the big question: Really, how do you do this? I will say this: it’s not just about creating fascinating, sympathetic, vulnerable characters with quirky larger-than-life personalities. What makes the reader really latch on to your character is when you tie all that “personality” in with a goal. A meaningful goal. Meaningful for whom? Why, for your character, of course.
Done right, you could get readers to root for a character who collects worms or whose goal is to win a cake-baking contest at her church. Really? Yes. How can that be done? How can you make readers get riveted to a novel about a character with such lame goals as that? It’s all about one word—a word I tend to point out to my editing clients time and again.
If your protagonist does not have a goal he is passionate about, then it’s going to be hard to get your reader to care. There, I said it. I know some of you will disagree with me, but this is the fatal flaw I see in so many books I read, edit, and critique. Sure, they’ll have a nice protagonist. Maybe a really neat one that is quite unique and engaging. And maybe even sometimes that character will have a goal she is going after . . . sort of.
What I see is there is a kind of nebulous wandering about with some bit of intention and wanting something that pops up here and there, but nothing focused. From time to time the protagonist may want something, depending on the scene. Which makes the novel seem like a string of scenes, without much purpose or point to the book. This is so endemic to novels, I can’t overemphasize the importance of passion.
A protagonist needs a clearly stated goal. Whenever that character gets going after her goal (whether from page one or after some initial disturbance that pushes her through that first “door of no return”), she needs to go after it with passion. It’s a simple word, really. Here’s how Merriam-Webster’s defines passion: “intense, driving, or overmastering [dominant] feeling or conviction.”
Think of the great movies and books you love. Think of the characters in those stories you love. I think about Sherlock Holmes, Mel Gibson in Ransom (or Lethal Weapon, The Conspiracy Theory, The Patriot), Liam Neeson in Taken, just about every character in Lonesome Dove, just about every character in Downton Abbey. What makes a great character great? Passion. Passion with a goal. In a TV episode, that “goal” may change, but the passion remains the same. And that passion is all tied up with theme, for passionate people believe in things, and those things are the “themes” of their lives.
Even a couch potato jerk can be passionate with a goal. He may live for the SF Giants and won’t touch a pizza unless it’s pepperoni and made by the local pizzeria ten miles away. He may only be a secondary character, but he’s going to be memorable and “larger than life” if he’s passionate about something. All your characters can be passionate, and all should have goals. Your antagonist, if you have one, will be passionate about stopping your protagonist from reaching his goal. That’s his goal.
A Reason for the Passion
So spend some time with your protagonist (and eventually all your main characters in your story). Ask him what he’s passionate about and why. And be sure to give him good reasons. Passion without reason is like picking characters based on some personality profile charts at random. You’re telling a specific story for a specific reason. I hope it’s because you are passionate about the story you are telling.
To show that passion you have for your story, you populate your novel with characters who feel passionately one way or another about your theme (yes, we are talking about theme here, and we’ll go much more into this in future posts). And when your protagonist is passionate about these thematic elements, you will show him reaching for a goal that will matter—not just to him but to the reader. Why will the reader come to care about that goal? Because you’ve made him care about your character.
If your character really wants to win that cake-baking contest, and she is passionate for a good reason, and the themes in your book are big (she could want the prize money to save an orphanage, for example), you could have a strong key corner pillar for your novel. Making a cake just to win a blue ribbon will not cut it. Making a cake to save a child’s life or to make a dying mother’s wish come true will. It’s all about the passion.
I hope this has given you something to think deeply about. Don’t let the lack of passion in your story be the fatal flaw that causes structural failure. Give your protagonist a goal, an important goal he’s passionate about and for good reason. Then see how this takes your story to a higher level. If you missed last week’s posts about classic heroes and dark protagonist, read this here. And get ready to dive into the third corner pillar: conflict with high stakes!
Got passion? Share some comments about your novel and how this helps you see your story in a new light. And be sure to work on these inspection checklists to make sure you are constructing strong pillars that will support your novel! Any thoughts about passionate characters?
Inspection checklists:
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16 Responses to “The Sensitive, Passionate Character”
Christine Campbell March 12, 2014 at 7:26 am #
Great post, as usual. Thank you.
E.M. LaBonte March 12, 2014 at 8:00 am #
This post hit the nail on the head. It’s all about the goal and how the characters drive toward that goal. It took me a while to really get that with my own writing. I was too focused on the characters and not what the needed/wanted or were trying to avoid. Strange but true. Thanks so much for this post. It’s a great way to put it in perspective. 😀
Michael Tevlin March 12, 2014 at 8:09 am #
Wonderful post, C.S. I worry that my characters’ goals are not specific enough. For example, my 18-year-old protagonist, facing high school graduation and choices about college, career and life, starts the book knowing that he hates where he lives and doesn’t fit in. Immediately, his goal could be stated in his P.O.V. as, “I want to find a place where I belong.” Is that a strong and specific enough goal?
cslakin March 12, 2014 at 8:34 am #
That would be his spiritual/emotional goal and very valid. Be sure to search my blog and read the posts about character goals, especially about the two MDQs that must be asked. In addition to that emotional goal that has to be resolved at the climax of the book, you need him to have a visible plot goal. He may not know it in the first scene, but the book has to be about more than his emotional state. Something has to happen in the story. So as the inciting incident comes into play and sets him on a path, make clear what that goal is and looks like. It’s the outward vehicle of the inner journey. Make sense?
Traci Kenworth March 12, 2014 at 8:21 am #
I see what you mean. It does take a passionate character with a goal to keep a reader interested. Great post!!
Thanks, all. I am sensitive and passionate myself about this topic. I think it’s so important and that’s why I wrote a post just on this one quality.
Sherry Marshall March 12, 2014 at 2:38 pm #
Fantastic and to the point. It makes me think that it’s true of life as well. Being passionate about something in our life makes for a much more meaningful and interesting life which is why it works in a book too. It also made me think about my supporting characters who now need a clearer goal for themselves rather than just being ‘for or against’ my protagonist.
Marcia March 12, 2014 at 5:16 pm #
What a helpful post! My main character has a goal, but I’m not sure the readers can see why he has that goal. I’m going to go through my chapters and make sure it’s clear. Thank you.
Destination Infinity March 12, 2014 at 7:23 pm #
This article could have started from the subheading, ‘Passion’.
While passion is important, I feel, it could be garnished with other qualities like courage, empathy, determination, etc. Secondly, passion should be for a worthy cause. Not pizzas and such.
Yes, other qualities are helpful, but characters who feel strongly about things makes them compelling. And secondary characters need not be passionate about “worthy causes.” What makes a book rich and diverse is the many kinds of characters in a story, so there is surely a place for those supporting roles to be “passionate” about “small” things like pizza. Those small passions provide humor, conflict, and help make a book engaging so that readers are drawn into the story and turn pages. You can’t have every single character in a book on fire about deep, important things. It would be imbalanced. And consider: a character with a lot of courage is someone who is passionate about being courageous. Same with empathy and determination. Those characteristics imply some kind of passion in what they feel or believe.
Patrick Neer March 13, 2014 at 9:50 am #
This was a great post! I do have a question, though- How would you effectively write the couch-potato character with his San Francisco passion? Does a passion that small (or focused, I suppose) have enough weight to carry a story?
The passions of minor characters don’t carry the weight of a story. Your protagonist needs the big thematic passion, but my point was that every character can and should be passionate about something. That can create great conflict and tension. One of my favorite movies is Legends of the Fall. Each character has huge passion, all different and clashing. A great example of this idea.
CC Riley March 15, 2014 at 2:10 am #
I have always wanted my MC to be passionate, and even my major supporters, but I’ve never thought about all of my minor supporters as well. Thanks for this post!
Angela Byrne March 24, 2014 at 7:27 pm #
Thanks for another great post, and a great insight! When I think of writers who are known for crafting memorable characters (such as Charles Dickens and JK Rowling), ALL of their characters have a passion for something…even if that passion might seem frivolous to others. This is what makes all of them (even the secondary characters) interesting enough to remember and invest in. I agree with you that passion can be for big things or for small – the variety makes for a more interesting, textured story. Thanks again for a great post!
homunkomunasta May 9, 2014 at 7:52 am #
It is really important for my character to not be passionate.It’s the point of the whole story. How to make the readers interested in the events in the book when everything is seen through the disinterested eyes of a protagonist?
That’s an interesting question. Can you sustain reader interest in a character who cares about nothing? Who has no real drive or desire? If nothing at all is driving him in the story, it may be that he is passive and external forces are happening to him, which is not going to appeal to readers. Now you might have a great device here showing a story through an objective POV and that is very doable so long as the story being shown reveals characters striving for things and in conflict, with a purpose. You can have a dispassionate narrator, but I feel you cannot have a dispassionate protagonist. Your narrative may really not be the protagonist of the story, so without knowing more about your novel, I can’t really answer specifically.
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Nigel, was there something you forgot to do?
By The Voice | Thu 27th November 2014 - 5:16 pm
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As the net migration figures come out today, Nigel Farage has never been far from a tv camera. He’s been on the BBC News Channel. on the Daily Politics, spreading his ill-informed nonsense that we have an open door to half a billion people as if the entirety of Europe was going to pack up and come here to live.
It must have slipped his mind that he was supposed to be in Strasbourg this morning, voting down the European Commission headed by Jean-Claude Juncker. He must have also forgotten to take part in the debate on the motion on Monday. The funny thing is, he’s been in Strasbourg this week, lining up to meet the Pope. UKIP MEPs don’t often trouble the Parliament with their presence, but you would think that Farage would have bothered to turn up to support his own motion! He and others including France’s Front National leader Marine Le Pen had wasted Parliament’s time with the motion which was roundly defeated this morning.
ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt spoke against it in the debate and he didn’t mince his words:
To come forward now with a motion at a time when we are asking the Commission to look into the matter and when we are actually about to set up a parliamentary committee – what is this nonsense, to start with a motion of censure before we have even started to investigate? For me, the only interesting thing about this motion is not its content; it is the fact that, finally, Mr Farage and Ms Le Pen are now finally outing their hidden relationship. That is the most important thing about this motion: their hidden relationship; the fact that they are actually following the same populist strategy, contrary to what Mr Farage said to his voters in Britain. Indeed it is proof of the fact that UKIP is hideous, racist, xenophobic and islamophobic. Those are not my words; they are the words of the founder of UKIP, Mr Alan Sked himself.
Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder had this to say:
We all know UKIP MEPs are notorious for doing very little work, but this time Nigel Farage has failed to turn up and vote on his own motion.
This shows that this proposal was never anything more than a shameless media stunt.
While UKIP clown around, hard-working MEPs are determined to hold Juncker and the Commission to account by holding an in-depth and independent inquiry.
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tez 27th Nov '14 - 5:49pm
He is correct the door is open to all the people of the EU however not all want to come but at net 150,000 per year ads up 10 years =1,500,000Thats just EU we cannot sustain these figures and add from outside EU another 100,000+ its mad we need control and all Coalition and each party in it along with Labour your just tinkering with immigration not controlling
Helen Tedcastle 27th Nov '14 - 6:13pm
‘ The funny thing is, he’s been in Strasbourg this week, lining up to meet the Pope. ‘
The despicable thing about Farage is that he finds every opportunity to spin his web of fear over immigration and the EU, to the point of distorting what other people say. He turned up on the BBC on Tuesday to align himself with Pope Francis’ alleged broadside against the EU, when in fact this was not the view of the Pope. The latter was laying into the culture of rampant consumerism and individualism in Europe. He also warned about the’ cemetery ‘ of the Mediterranean as thousands of immigrants drown in their attempts to find safety in Europe. The Pope has talked often of the moral obligation to help these beleaguered people, not turn them back to sea.
Farage did not clap the Pope at the end of his speech or at any point during it – why – because nothing the Pope said was anti-European Union. That didn’t stop Farage willfully distorting reality in search of quick soundbite on the BBC – who of course, reported it as fact.
But the devil is in the detail and Farage and his ilk will get found out sooner or later.
JohnTilley 27th Nov '14 - 7:12pm
Helen Tedcastdle
I was surprised how little coverage the UK media gave to the Pope’s speech to the EU this week.
Perhaps even the BBC has entirely swallowed the UKIP / Murdoch line so that real events are no longer reported and instead we just get wall to wall gossip about Farage.
I am not Roman Catholic but I can see that the present Pope has made particular efforts on a number of issues to reach out to the wider world and he is surely a public figure of more substance and importance than the pathetic Mr Farage.
Similarly, when the Archbishop of Westminster visited Gaza this week it was virtually ignored by the UK media.
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, toured neighbourhoods of Gaza that were virtually flattened in the summer.
During the Israeli attack on Gaza more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed and 17,000 homes were destroyed but the UK media fails to report the Archbishop’s visit or his statements and instead is obsessed by trivia about Twitter photographs and the ridiculous antics of Mr Farage.
Steve Comer 27th Nov '14 - 9:54pm
Great speech and good research by Gut Verhofstadt. Guy has consistently articulated a sound case for a Federal Europe, and I would suggest every active Liberal Democrat should read the short book he co-wrote with Daniel Cohn-Bendit.
More details here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1479261882/?tag=libdemvoice-21
The Pope’s speech was certainly NOT anti-EU, he called for reform, and a move away from bureaucracy. I don’t think anything he said should give cheer to Farage.
simon 27th Nov '14 - 9:59pm
Yes Helen, the devil is in the detail.
A net immigration figure of 260.000 year on year. Pretty much the same as the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Your party, the Liberal Democrats are part of the coalition, and you presided over this net inflow and will answer to the people next May for it. You and your Lib Dem ilk.
Yes, Helen, the devil is in the detail, year after year after year. Well done, well played, what a wonderful gov’t you have been part of…
johnm 27th Nov '14 - 10:06pm
I actually think we’ll look back on the coalition as a period of quite good government in our lifetime.
Amuses me to see Farage, the Pope and the devil all discussed in this thread though!
simon 27th Nov '14 - 10:06pm
” Indeed it is proof of the fact that UKIP is hideous, racist, xenophobic and islamophobic.”
Here, you have, in a nutshell, the nadir of liberalism. A party that wants to put limits on immigration and to leave the EU is crudely traduced as hideous, racist, xenopobic and islamophobic.
The only way NOT to be hideous and racist, ya de ya is to support EU membership and uncontrolled immigration.
How low has the part of Gladstone and Asquith sunk…
Helen Tedcastle 27th Nov '14 - 10:23pm
‘ Perhaps even the BBC has entirely swallowed the UKIP / Murdoch line so that real events are no longer reported and instead we just get wall to wall gossip about Farage.’
Exactly. The BBC’s reporting of Farage is almost wholly uncritical. In fact the report of the Pope’s speech was made through the lenses of media’s the anti-European obsession and fascination with UKIP. Hence the soundbite/spin from Farage as the only British political response to the speech. The fact that Farage’s comments bore no relation to the Pope’s actual speech whatsoever, did not seem to the worry the BBC – it fitted their angle. In fact I don’t think they actually understand the difference between Europe as a culture and the EU. So much for reporting actual events and words…
Liberal Al 27th Nov '14 - 11:49pm
According to Simon it 260,000, according to Tez, it is 150,000 – so much for facts.
Also, I love how Guy Verhofstadt quotes the founder of UKIP – and is attacked by UKIP supporters for it.
Julian Tisi 28th Nov '14 - 6:38am
@ Helen Tedcastle, John Tilley
Thanks for that. I had no idea about Vincent Nichols’ visit to Gaza. Likewise re the Pope’s visit to the European Parliament all I read on the BBC was that the Pope had said Europe was “haggard”. It doesn’t surprise me that what he actually said was barely reported. I just hope you’re right that sooner or later Farage and his ilk will get found out.
Nick Tregoning 28th Nov '14 - 9:09am
Yup, Simon, that’s right. I’m part Thai, so in UKIP terms, I understand my racial classification is ‘ting tong’. Presumably I get repatriated at some stage along with the citizens of EU countries?
Glenn 28th Nov '14 - 9:15am
And here we have it. UKIP crudely characterising the opposition as the Lib Lab Con and then crying foul the minute anyone calls them out.
JohnTilley 28th Nov '14 - 9:48am
Maybe Farage and co read the wrong books as children ?
I just came across this in an article about ‘Biggles’. (it could have been about the rich Tory funders of UKIP) —
” The gaggle of chums who support Biggles through his various exploits are allocated extravagant marks of differentiation – Bertie’s a toff; Ginger’s a naive kid and so on – but these ostentatious distinctions only accentuate their essential interchangeability. The Biggles mysteries are never particularly mysterious; the later books, in particular, manifest all the racism you’d expect from an Empire loyalist writing in the sour era of British decline.”
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/nov/25/re-reading-the-famous-five-and-the-biggles-series-is-not-only-disappointing-its-mystifying
Tony Rowan-Wicks 28th Nov '14 - 11:59am
Just to be clear, have any other members of LDVoice been to make comment or reply on a UKIP site? I ask this as so many comments here are from UKIP people. I don’t have a problem with debate but do we have the right of reply on a UKIP site? The one I visited says I should be a member in order to make comments. If there are open-comment UKIP sites it would be interesting to read them – and garner what their general policies could be – other than EU and immigration.
GP Purnell 28th Nov '14 - 12:35pm
LOL. I’m not sure we should be quoting Sked approvingly, but his view of Farage is amusing.
Jayne Mansfield 28th Nov '14 - 12:59pm
@ Tony Rowan – Wicks
Would you really want to go on a UKIP site?
Mark Reckless has already been left ‘sore’ after sudden ‘changes’ in their immigration policy.
Why do UKIP supporters come on here – jealousy.
Peter Watson 28th Nov '14 - 1:22pm
I can’t help but feel that highlighting UKIP’s behaviour like this is a double-edged sword for pro-europeans.
Farage and his colleagues take a hefty salary and expenses as MEPs then don’t bother to engage with the European parliament they oppose, and … well, nothing much happens really.
Makes it harder for Lib Dems to then defend that institution as being something worthwhile.
P.S. By “UKIP’s behaviour” I was referring to the article on this page, not the comments about comments below it.
theakes 28th Nov '14 - 5:51pm
Will he stand in Thanet South, apparently it seems he has not visited the place for 3 months, according to the sitting MP.
Yesterdays Ashcroft poll may be discouraging him.
Matthew Huntbach 28th Nov '14 - 10:43pm
What did it in for the BNP was BNP councillors. When people found out how utterly useless, incompetent as well as plain thick, the BNP councillors they had elected were, and how they just weren’t doing the jobs that people elect councillors to do, because they were incapable of doing anything but shouting slogans, they soon realised how silly it was to elect these people as some sort of “protest”.
I am very confident the same will apply with UKIP MPs.
Raddiy 29th Nov '14 - 5:44pm
@Tony Rowan-Wicks
The reality is you can only have a debate if you discuss issues with people of opposing opinions, otherwise you are just having a cosy family fireside chat. Not sure of the value of sitting on a loyal party supporting site reinforcing each others predjudice and preconceptions.
UKIP has grown through its exploitation of the New Media at grassroots level, and we are rather good at evangelising and broadening our support on other peoples sites., and of course we shouldn’t forget that the mainstream media are followers of the blogs, the content which seems to be a large part of their constant re-evaluation of what UKIP is about.
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FCC OKs Auction Rules for High-Band Spectrum
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WASHINGTON -- The FCC today took a significant step toward holding a major 5G spectrum auction in 2019 by adopting new rules that will promote the availability of high-band millimeter wave spectrum for the next generation of wireless connectivity. The airwaves in the combined Upper 37 GHz and 39 GHz bands are the largest amount of contiguous spectrum available for wireless service in the millimeter wave bands—2,400 megahertz in total—while the 47 GHz band provides an additional 1,000 megahertz of spectrum. The Fourth Report and Order in the Spectrum Frontiers proceeding is another key step toward ensuring American leadership in 5G.
Specifically, the Fourth Report and Order:
Modifies the band plans for the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands from 200 megahertz blocks to 100 megahertz blocks to be licensed by Partial Economic Area, which will facilitate the simultaneous auction of licenses in the three bands;
Adopts an incentive auction mechanism that will offer contiguous blocks of spectrum throughout the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands, while preserving spectrum usage rights for existing licensees; and
Adopts a pre-auction process that allows incumbent licensees to rationalize their holdings.
The incentive auction of these spectrum bands will have two phases: a clock phase in which bidders may bid on generic license blocks, and an assignment phase in which clock phase winners may bid on specific frequencies. Incentive payments will be offered to incumbents who choose to relinquish their spectrum usage rights to make new licenses available.
New entrants and participating incumbents may bid for new licenses. Incumbents that bid for new licenses may use “vouchers” equivalent to their existing holdings for credit toward the amount they bid in the auction. For an incumbent that chooses not to relinquish all its existing rights, the Report and Order provides methods to modify the incumbent’s licenses so that they align with the band plan and service areas adopted by the Commission.
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Africa, African American Romance, African romance, Kiru Taye, Love Africa Press, paranormal romance
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In life, he loved her. In death, he craved her.
Somma and David were in love and happily married until David was killed in a tragic accident. Somma is heartbroken, and even a year after David's death she is struggling to move on, especially since she swears he is haunting her dreams.
But when friends convince her to get David's possessions, things only seem to get worse, and she isn't so sure he's dead anymore. Not with the sexy stuff he does to her every night.
Somma dreamt about David. It wasn’t the first she’d imagined him since his death.
Usually, their encounters in dreams were brief and hazy. Her overwhelming emotions would be of sorrow.
Tonight was different.
Her sorrow diminished, overwhelmed by a different energy—vibrant, and sexual. It radiated around the room and seeped into her pores.
Heat flushed her skin and sweat coated her skin. She writhed and tangled in the sheets.
“Oh, David. I wish you were here,” she murmured, craving his touch to make the fever burn bright and give her ultimate satisfaction.
“I know you do, my sweet. That’s why I’m right here,” a deep voice whispered back.
Her eyelids fluttered open.
Silver moonlight peeked through the gap in the drapes covering the window. A shadow stood at the foot of the bed. Her husband. It wasn’t the first time she’d conjured him into her dream. This was another illusion of her mind.
“David,” her voice choked as her throat tightened. “I miss you so much.”
“I miss you, too, my sweet.” he shifted to the left hand side. His side of the bed.
The air undulated around her in a rhythm that made her body writhe, heat flushing through her. Tingles spread on her body. Her breast became heavy and her nipples chaffed against the satin negligee.
“Oh,” she moaned and kicked off the bed cover that seemed to make her hot.
“Somma,” he said her name in a sexy drawl. “You’re wearing undies. Naughty girl.”
Her cheeks heated at his chiding tone. He never liked her wearing panties when she was in sexy lingerie.
“I thought it would be okay since you weren’t here. I’m sorry,” she replied.
“Now, I’m going to have to take it off, and you know what that means.” Hands grabbed her thighs, yanking them apart.
Her insides clutched in expectation, and she gasped for air when his face hovered above her crotch. Electrified warm air fanned her skin, making it sensitive.
Her heart raced and desire coursed through her veins.
He grabbed the edge of the panties with his teeth and tugged. Her hips seemed to lift by their own volition, and the underwear slid down her legs and off.
One minute David stood by her bed with her pink knickers between his lips. Next, he wore them over his groin.
Her breath hitched. But she reminded herself that this was a dream, and all kinds of weird things happened in dreams.
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The Freedom To Innovate
Consumer mapping can see a greater degree of innovation if the user community takes the initiative of experimenting with new ideas for developing new products
Consumer mapping is in a rut. Yes, MapQuest, Google and Bing have helped hundreds of thousands of people to put maps on their websites, which in turn serve hundreds of millions of users around the world. These companies should be applauded for doing all this on their own dime.
But have you noticed that today's maps look a lot like maps from 2005. Visit http://googlemapsdev.blogspot.com, take a walk down memory lane, and see for yourself.
Compare that with the Internet, which has experienced extreme innovation over the same period: cloud computing, pervasive social networking, IPTV, and smartphone LTE networking, to name a few.
If the Internet had evolved like consumer mapping, we'd still be logging into America OnLine over a dial-up connection. Why hasn't consumer mapping experienced the same degree of innovation?
Let's look at innovation itself. It begins with an idea, which through experimentation evolves and is either abandoned or is pushed to market as a product. The successful products act as catalyst for yet more ideas, which propel the cycle of innovation.
This cycle requires lots of time, effort and money. It also requires freedom: the freedom to challenge; the freedom to disassemble and reassemble; and the freedom to share. It was this freedom that allowed TCP / IP, GNU and Linux to evolve to where it now supports a trillion- dollar Internet economy.
So, it makes little sense for us to wait for Google, MapQuest and Bing to create the next big thing in consumer mapping (The map mashup didn't even come from Google, but from Paul Rademacher, an outsider who hacked the Google Map platform. His idea was a complete surprise to Google. They didn't even see it coming). Fortunately, Google generously sponsored his idea (they could have sued).
A consumer mapping platform contains four elements:
(1) vector data (road networks, hydrography, places of interest, etc.),
(2) a hosting service to serve this data,
(3) a renderer that converts this data into maps, and
(4) a controller that manages the interaction between the map and the user.
The last three are freely available — you just need some elbow grease and a cloud server. The vector data, however, had until very recently been accessible only to those with an army of lawyers and millions of dollars to spend. This is where OpenStreetMap (OSM) comes in. Essentially a Wikipedia for vector map data, OSM has for seven years collected and published a digital map of the world, which now tips the scales at 300 Gigabytes. Its 500,000 users have contributed world-wide coverage of roads, hydrography, point and polygon-based places of interest. Flickr, Foursquare and others now use OSM to power their consumer mapping solutions. And, Apple will announce a new map platform at this month's World Wide Developers Conference that is expected to use OSM.
Two weeks ago, I visited OSM at http://www.openstreetmap.org and added a large park that was missing from their map. The following week, I revisited their map, and sure enough, my contributions were there for all to use. A small industry has formed around OSM to supply the other three elements of what is a free and open consumer mapping platform. I'd like to clarify that free means the freedom to innovate, and this does not come without financial cost. If your goal is to publish markers on a map to a limited sized audience, Google, Bing and MapQuest remain your best solution. They are free- of-cost but offer limited freedom to innovate.
I'll finish with this quote from Paul Rademacher, who created the first Google Map Mashup: Innovation is possible only when companies let you tinker with their creations... Too many good ideas are squandered ... because the tools needed to realise them are locked away.
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Burglary concerns raised at meeting with police
Carla Lockhart with Superintendent David Moore and C/Inspector Barney O'Connor
Concerns over a ‘rise in burglaries in the area; was top of the agenda during a meeting between DUP MLA Carla Lockhart and local police chiefs.
Ms Lockhart said: “Over the past number of weeks there have been near daily reports of commercial and domestic premises being entered unlawfully.”
The Upper Bann MLA wants to see an increase in the number of officers on operational duties and a dedicated anti burglary team set up to patrol the district.
After meeting with Superintendent Moore and C/Insp O’Connor, she said, “This was a very constructive meeting with the PSNI and I thank them for taking the time to meet with me.
“We are in agreement that there have been too many burglaries in the area and steps need to be taken to address this.
“I believe we need to ensure that all officers who are fit and able are on operational duties.
“There are too many officers desk bound doing roles where a police officer is not essential and who could be freed up to perform anti crime operations.
“It costs thousands of pounds to train a police officer and we should utilise their crime fighting skills.”
She went on: “During the meeting we also discussed threats from terrorism which are ever present and the needs for a continued clampdown on drug usage in the area.
“There is also an onus on the public to be vigilant and to report anything suspicious to the police. Together we can disrupt the movement of these criminals.
“I will be working closely with the PSNI over the coming weeks in some initiatives aimed at tackling burglaries. It is essential that we create a safe district through proactive policing.”
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Many mortar boards were decorated with festive designs and slogans as the graduating class of 2019 celebrated commencement.
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The graduating class of 2019 received their diplomas during ceremonies June 8, at Arlington Memorial High School.
Arlington graduate Alyssa Harrington poses with family friend Holly Kinney after she received her diploma.
photos by DARREN MARCY - MANCHESTER JOURNALGraduate Tess Belnap poses for a photo with, from left, cousin Ryan Lowery, sister Maggie Belnap and brother Matthew Belnap.
Arlington celebrates commencement with 30 graduates
Posted Friday, June 14, 2019 12:21 am
By Darren Marcy, Manchester Journal
ARLINGTON — Thirty Arlington seniors crossed the stage and accepted their diplomas Saturday, June 8, as a diverse and high-achieving graduating class celebrated their accomplishments so far.
Principal Sarah Merrill welcomed graduates and guests to the gym at Arlington Memorial High School for the 2019 commencement program.
"Today we share the successes of the collective work we do each and every day, for it is the partnership between home, school and community, which yields the greatest results," Merrill told the crowd filled the gym's bleachers and chairs set up on the floor.
Merrill shared that she, herself received her Arlington Memorial High School diploma 30 years ago, matching the number of graduates to turn their tassels in 2019.
"I am honored to have been asked to welcome you to our commencement ceremony for it wasn't long ago, 30 years, I received my Arlington Memorial High School diploma on this very stage," Merrill said.
Among those 30 were three international students from Germany, Mexico and the Czech Republic.
English teacher James Aschmann gave the commencement address, salutatorian Therese Kristan Belnap and valedictorian Shaana Avaon Staab also spoke during the ceremony.
After greeting the crowd, Merrill shared some numbers that helped identify the Class of 2019.
She said that 40 percent of graduates were the first in their family to graduate from AMHS.
Of the 30 graduates, 70 percent were involved in athletics and produced 13 state championships. One of those students was a soccer All-American.
But it wasn't just athletics, nine were members of the music program, seven acted in theater performances, three were successful hunters, one was a Dorset Theater playwright, and one was a Congressional Art Award artist.
Three received technical certificates during their high-school years, four enrolled in college courses, and one completed the first year of college while finishing high school and 19 held jobs while they finished school.
In all, 25 plan to go to colleges, and the seniors earned 54 acceptance letters from colleges and universities. Five will enter the workforce.
Merrill thanked everyone for coming.
"Thank you for being here to celebrate a milestone in the life of our seniors," Merrill said. "Congratulations to the families of our graduates who have supported these young men and women throughout the years. Thank you to our staff who chose a career that shapes the lives of the next generation, and the community for continually supporting our children."
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Rosa Parks Elementary students sing the national anthem at Mariners game
Forty students from Rosa Parks Elementary belted out “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of thousands of baseball fans at T-Mobile Park on May 30.
Kirk Elementary fourth graders get hands-on experience running a town
Fourth graders at Kirk Elementary capped off a year-long study of civics and finance with a fun and educational trip to JA (Junior Achievement) BizTown in Auburn.
Band and orchestra students end the year on a high note
Intermediate elementary band and orchestra students from Kirk, Lakeview and Community Elementary Schools ended their year with a public concert at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park, Wash.
Video: Wetlands restoration at Emily Dickinson contributes to LWSD’s national Green Ribbon Award
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is among one of only 14 school districts in the U.S. to be given the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award.
Watch this KING 5 story to see an example of the award-winning sustainability efforts that are happening throughout LWSD.
Rose Hill Elementary literacy night invites super heroes from the community as guest readers
Every year, Rose Hill Elementary hosts students and families for an evening full of fun reading games and activities to promote the importance of reading as a family.
Within ten school days after the date on which the decision to change the placement is made the district shall conduct a “manifestation determination” of the relationship between the student’s disability and the behavior subject to the disciplinary action.
The review of the relationship between a student’s disability and the behavior subject to the disciplinary action shall be done in a meeting by the parent and relevant members of the IEP team who are selected by the parent and the district. The special education coordinator and IEP case manager will arrange the meeting and send notice to the parent. The team shall review all relevant information in the student’s file, including the IEP, teacher observations and information provided by the parents to determine:
If the conduct was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the child’s disability; or
If the conduct in question was the direct result of the district’s failure to implement the student’s IEP.
If the team determines that the behavior met either of the above, the behavior must be considered a manifestation of the student’s disability.
If the team determines, specifically, that the conduct was the direct result of the district’s failure to implement the IEP, the district must take immediate action to remedy the deficiencies.
If the IEP team determines that the conduct was a manifestation of the student’s disability, the team must:
Conduct a functional behavioral assessment (unless already completed) and implement a behavioral intervention plan; or
Review the existing behavioral intervention plan and modify it to address the behavior; and
Return the child to the placement removed from unless the parents and the district agree a change is necessary, or unless the infraction involves drugs, weapons or bodily harm.
If the IEP team members described in the manifestation determination section determine that the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability, the district may apply the same corrective actions that apply to students without disabilities. However, the student must continue to receive services to the extent necessary to enable the student to participate in the general curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals set out in the student’s IEP. The relevant IEP team members, selected by the parents and the district, shall determine appropriate services.
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Little Big Adventure \ Relentless
Little Big Adventure (LBA for short) was first released at the end of 1994. It was released in Europe by Electronic Arts and in the USA under the name 'Relentless' by Activision. LBA sold over 400.000 copies worldwide in the first release. LBA was the first game created under the label of Adeline Software International. The game was release in two versions, a CD-Rom version and a diskette version. The CD-Rom version has full motion video, high quality music and speech.
Little Big Adventure mobile version review
The people from DotEmu were kind enough to provide me with a review copy of the now available mobile version of Little Big Adventure. LBA is available for both Android (Google Play, Amazon Appstore) and iOS. This review is based on the iOS version which I played on an iPhone 5. Given the fact that this site is dedicated to LBA I will not go into reviewing the game design, we already know it is an excellent game. This review will only discuss the differences between the original game, and the mobile version.
LBA1 on PSP Quick Guide
By xesf at 2007-12-22 16:16
Yes, its true, you can have LBA1 always with you in your pocket and what you need its what this thread will guide you.
I won't put any download links in this guide but all tools can be easily found in the Internet. Zapper could be a bit difficult so, if you had some problems, drop me a message.
You will need a PSP (PlayStation Portable) and PSOne/PSX version of LBA1.
LBA1 Credits
Shown here are all the people that have worked on making Little Big Adventure possible. These credits are shown as appearing in the printed manual of the game.
LBA1/2 DOSBox Guide
If LbaWin can't work for you, and even FunnyFrog's patches don't work for you, or if you're using Linux or Mac OS anyway, and you almost gave up playing LBA...
Don't give up! With this guide (and with a strong computer) you will get LBA1 and LBA2 to work.
DOSBox is the best DOS emulator available, it can emulate DOS on any operation system. It is still on a beta stage, but it can already run LBA1 and LBA2 pretty smoothly.
Complete walkthrough by Mark Hashimoto
A complete walkthrough of LBA1 by Mark Hashimoto. The first part was written on 03-01-1995 and only contained the solution for the northen hemisphere, a little while later he added the last part of the game.
Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure FAQ
A FAQ written by Paul D. Smith, this FAQ contains a lot of spoilers and has therefor been put in the walkthrough section. A few changes have been made in the content, identified within square brackets: [].
Gamespot's TenSpots
Gamespot is one of the larger online game magazines. One of their signature features is the so called TenSpot. It's a list of the top 10 best entries of a certain subject, not always in order. The LBA games have been featured in a couple of these TenStops.
LBA1 Eastereggs
Easter eggs are often funny things you might not find within the game unless you knew them already. LBA contains quite some easter eggs or sometimes vague hints or references. On this page you will find most, if not all, of them.
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Home » Cordis releases 2-year data from Incraft stent trial
Cordis releases 2-year data from Incraft stent trial
January 30, 2014 By Chris Walker Leave a Comment
Cordis Corp, a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary, released 2-year data from its INNOVATION trial testing the safety and performance of the Incraft abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft system.
The Incraft is an endovascular AAA stent using a 13 French catheter sheath introducer, making for a low-profile, integrated delivery system. The stent is available in the U.S. under Investigational Device Exemption from the FDA.
The INNOVATION trial is a multi-center, open-label, prospective study with sites in Germany and Italy. At the 2-year mark the study found no cases of aneurysm enlargement, endoleaks, device or procedure related major adverse events, stent-graft migrations or stent fractures.
Cordis announced. Only 1 patient had a stent occlusion, but it was attributed to shrinkage of the aneurysm, according to a press statement released at the 2014 Leipzig Interventional Course in Germany.
“We are very pleased with these excellent longer term results and look forward to making our Incraft System available to clinicians in need of alternative therapeutic options for patients suffering from abdominal aortic aneurysms. The Incraft System was designed to address some of the limitations of current AAA stent-grafts and to increase access to this life-saving therapy to a broader range of patients including those with small or diseased vasculature,” worldwide president Celine Martin said in prepared remarks.
Cordis received good news more good news recently when the U.S. Supreme Court denied Dr. Bruce Saffran’s appeal of a $600 million patent infringement decision. The long-running case was thought completed when a $600 million decision landed Saffran’s way in 2011, but Cordis appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which saw it another way and overturned the decision that the Supreme Court then upheld.
Filed Under: News Well, Research & Development, Stent Grafts, Stents Tagged With: Clinical Trials, Cordis Corp., Endovascular, Johnson and Johnson
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Earth Matters in the Museum
Workshop | 28 Sept 2017 | RCMC
Earth Matters in the Museum: Planetary Entanglements and Precarities is an RCMC workshop that will explore the possibilities of tracing, writing and imagining planetary histories and futures through ethnographic collections.
Planetary Entanglements and Precarities
Daily dispatches from across the globe appear to confirm the suggestion that precarity has become the defining condition of our time - extreme weather, melting ice caps, devastated ecosystems, resource exhaustion, mass displacement and migration. The looming figure encompassing this global moment is the Anthropocene: the epoch of humans as a (catastrophic) geological force. It is a term that stresses both the culpability and fragility of modern humans, but also exposes our radical interdependency on other seemingly ‘distant’ beings and species. If the anthropos of the Anthropocene does not implicate all humans equally, it does dramatically indict those who have relentlessly and recklessly pursued modernization and progress under the conceit that people could dominate, manipulate and exploit other humans and non-humans without any negative consequence to themselves or humanity in general. Needless to say, many species, habitats and humans have not fared well under this modernizing regime, and they are forcefully speaking and acting back. Only now, faced with the accumulating calamities of the Anthropocene, are we (who have fared decidedly better) beginning to understand that our existence is and has always been inextricably tied to theirs.
If the exhibition, World of Feathers, currently on show at the Dutch National Museum of World Cultures: Africa Museum implicitly raises questions about the thorough enmeshment of humans with other beings and planetary entities, the workshop, Earth Matters in the Museum, takes up these questions more explicitly.
In this discussion, we seek to foreground ethnographic collections, as we believe they provide a unique window into a global history of human engagement with the earth and its inhabitants. The collections compose the Anthropocene through both its figure and shadow. We want to explore, for example, how these collections track material and visual histories of environmental destruction through colonial trade, resource extraction, commerce and development. On the other hand, we question how collections might also document many non-industrial practices that involve multispecies cooperation and world-making. If these objects have rarely been queried and framed as such, what histories and possibilities of collaboration and resistance might they thus reveal? Thinking through such objects and collections may help us learn to live more creatively with our shared planetary condition, and also to imagine more ethical ecological relations. We therefore invite prominent thinkers to help us think through the power of material culture in fashioning new modes of relating more cooperatively to the earth.
Prof. Kyle Powys Whyte (Timnick Chair in the Humanities and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Community Sustainability, Michigan State University)
Dr. Rolando Vazquez (Assistant Professor of Sociology, University College Roosevelt, Utrecht)
Prof. Katia Kwastek (Professor of modern and contemporary art history, Vrije Universiteit)
Dr. Genner Llanes Ortiz (Assistant Professor of Archaeology, Leiden University)
Dr. Robert Janes (Editor-in-Chief, Museum Management and Curatorship/Adjunct Professor of Archaeology, University of Calgary) Interview via skype
Earth Matters Schedule and Abstracts
Paviljoen , Museum Volkenkunde, Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS, Leiden
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Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 14:00 to 17:00
Wayne Modest
Head Research Center for Material Culture
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Nutrient Stagnation
Definition - What does Nutrient Stagnation mean?
In hydroponics, nutrient stagnation describes a situation in an indoor growing application where a water/nutrient mix, known as a nutrient solution, sits for too long without being taken up by plant roots. It can stagnate (ceases movement), and mold and mildew can begin to proliferate. Nutrient stagnation is a particular concern when the nutrient solution is not chilled.
A stagnate nutrient solution becomes stale, and in addition to mold, mildew, or algae growth, the pH of the solution can also be effected. In addition, certain types of nutrients don't mix well, and only should be mixed upon delivery to plants. If left to stagnate, such nutrient salts can essentially become too big or too much for uptake via the plant roots, leading to nutrient lockout.
MaximumYield explains Nutrient Stagnation
Indoor growing, particularly hydroponics, can be incredibly beneficial, but it comes with many potential pitfalls. One of those is the fact that the nutrient solution in which plants are grown must be kept in motion. Failure to do so can result in nutrient stagnation.
In this situation, the nutrient mix does not move adequately, and stagnation begins to occur. Mold and mildew can quickly enter the system and proliferate, eventually causing serious damage to plant roots, and even plant death in some instances.
Preventing nutrient stagnation requires that growers do several things. First and foremost, a means to keep the nutrient solution in motion is needed. This can be as simple as manually stirring the solution a few times per day, or as complex as installing a recirculating pump to keep the solution moving. Nutrient dosers can also be installed. These devices automate the release of the nutrients, ensuring they aren't sitting in solution for long periods before being taken up by plants.
Another consideration is the frequency with which the nutrient solution is drained and refreshed. Even if kept in constant motion, the solution will eventually stagnate and cause problems for plants. The nutrient mix will need to be changed regularly, although the specific time frame will vary depending on factors such as the size of your growing area/volume of nutrient mix, number of plants being grown, and more.
Note that nutrient stagnation can affect all indoor growing applications, including hydroponics, aquaponics, and others.
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Eco- moorings project could result in seagrass recovery
Date posted: 25 October 2018
Old moorings in Cawsands Bay, Plymouth have been replaced with new eco-friendly ones that have been shown to allow environmentally important seagrass beds to recover after damage caused by traditional anchorage methods.
If the project is successful, we hope it will lead to other areas using this cheap and practical technology where there has been animosity between local conservationists and boat owners over calls for anchor bans
Dr Jean-Luc Solandt,
MCS, Principal Specialist, Marine Protected Areas
The ‘helical’(corkscrew) moorings project is being funded by Plymouth-based Princess Yachts in a joint, three year venture with MCS and the National Marine Aquarium (NMA).
Seagrass meadows are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem – they stabilise seabeds, lock in CO2 more efficiently than rainforests, host larval and juvenile fish and seahorses, and are great breeding grounds for cuttlefish and sharks in UK seas. But they are extremely vulnerable when traditional moorings using chains that drag along the seabed through the seagrass are used.
The project involves MCS and the MNA installing at least five eco-moorings in a threatened seagrass bed in Cawsands Bay in Plymouth.
Mark Parry from the NMA says that over over the last four years the NMA has trialed various iterations of the Sterling Eco-Mooring, along the south coast of Devon which have proven successful: “The Sterling Eco-mooring design, until recently have been prototypes. But working in collaboration with MCS and with the support of Princess has allowed us to scale the prototype to a finished design. The deployment of the five Sterling Eco-Moorings within Cawsand Bay is a significant contribution to relieving physical disturbance a Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) through boating. We look forward to the results of this bigger trial and the potential of deploying Sterling Eco-Moorings in other MPAs.”
Dr Jean-Luc Solandt, MCS Principal Specialist Marine Protected Areas, says: “We’ve installed five ‘helical’ moorings that are screwed into the seabed from a crane on a barge that sits above the mooring. It uses a screw powered device that twists the mooring into the sediment. The chain that is used to tie the boat off is then lifted to the surface by smaller buoys that end with the larger moorings buoy. It’s effectively like turning a corkscrew into a wine bottle, with a chain attached to the top of the screw. The chain that rises to the surface from the seabed therefore never touches or scrapes around the seagrass bed itself and will likely result in recovery of seagrass.”
Dr Solandt says it was fabulous to see the collaborative spirit between the project funder, Princess Yachts, Natural England, NMA and local boat owners: “There was great interest from local and regional media and the project will be featured on the the BBC regional Spotlight programme, highlighting its importance and how it could be scaled up. We are trialling a new installation system which is exciting, innovative, and progressive for conservation. We’re delighted to have support from the mooring owners. And we congratulate the work of the aquarium to facilitate such incredibly good relations with them.”
The team aim to dive the site soon, and then three times a year to investigate the impact on the seabed.
“If the project is successful, we hope it will lead to other areas using this cheap and practical technology where there has been animosity between local conservationists and boat owners over calls for anchor bans. These eco options offer a potential solution to future stand-offs.”
Kiran Haslam, Marketing Director, Princess Yachts said “Three years ago we set in place an initiative in marine conservation, and every year we renew and strengthen our commitment to MCS. The delicate seagrass eco system is now in need of our attention and Cawsand Bay lies at the mouth of the river Tamar, a stone’s throw from our home city of Plymouth. We’re proud to be able to support the pioneering initiative that will give the seagrass beds an opportunity to repair itself.”
“The seagrass bed is considered to currently be in ‘unfavourable condition’ by Natural England and we believe we’ll be protecting something like 0.5km square of seagrass bed with our project in the first year. We hope to cover the entire bed within the planned three years.” says Dr Solandt.
To the shelf limits, Scotland has 61% of UK waters, of which 23% are now in existing or new ‘marine protected areas’
An area over 9 times the size of Wales is now in marine protected areas in the UK, but less than 1% is considered by MCS scientists to be well managed
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This Week in Trump-Russia News: Anticipation grows over Mueller’s next move
By Eric Lutz
The week began with expectations of imminent indictments in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.
But the work week drew to a close Friday without any fireworks from the special counsel, and the anticipation has continued to build as the probe into Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign draws nearer to its conclusion.
Roger Stone associate expects to be indicted
Jerome Corsi makes his way through a crowd of protesters in New York after publishing an anti-immigration book in 2006.
The lack of major moves this week didn’t stop speculation about the probe, including from some who may be targets of investigators.
Conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi, an associate of Roger Stone, said in a livestream this week that he is expecting to be indicted by the special counsel.
“I’m going to be indicted,” he told his viewers, according to the Washington Post. “That’s what we’ve been told. Everyone should know that.”
Corsi’s name came up in relation to the Russia probe in October, when it was reported that Mueller had uncovered evidence that the conservative author had prior knowledge of the Hillary Clinton emails WikiLeaks released in 2016.
The special counsel has been believed to be investigating whether Corsi passed that information on to Stone, a confidante and unofficial adviser to Trump.
Stone — who has also seemed to be a target of the probe in recent months — has already acknowledged communicating with Guccifer 2.0, the fictitious online persona through which Russia disseminated stolen Clinton and Democratic Party documents ahead of the 2016 election. He has also reportedly bragged about having been briefed on WikiLeaks’ Clinton emails by Julian Assange before the documents were released to the public.
He was alluded to in the charging documents for the 12 Russians Muller indicted in July over Moscow’s election interference.
Trump goes on attack in unhinged Mueller rant
President Donald Trump addresses the media as he leaves the White House Saturday.
Trump, meanwhile, has reupped his attacks on Mueller as the investigation inches closer to its conclusion.
In a wild four-part Twitter rant Thursday, Trump reiterated familiar criticisms of the “witch hunt,” claiming that Mueller and his team are “conflicted,” destroying peoples’ lives and refusing to look at “bad acts and crimes on the other side.”
But the president also added a few more numbers to his typical routine, including the forecast that “universities will one day study what highly conflicted ... Bob Mueller and his gang of Democrat thugs have done to destroy people.” He also gave an elaborate description of the “total mess” of the “inner workings” of the probe, in which investigators are “screaming and shouting at people, horribly threatening them to come up with the answers they want.”
“They are a disgrace to our Nation,” Trump tweeted.
Such attacks on the Mueller probe are in no way surprising at this point, considering Trump has spent the better part of two years now lashing out at the FBI investigators looking into his campaign’s ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice.
But this latest round seems somewhat notable, both for the intensity of the broadsides and their timing.
Trump is known to ramp up his attacks on Mueller and other familiar punching bags when the special counsel’s investigation heats up. That he’s doing so now is perhaps a signal that he’s feeling the pressure as the rubber begins to meet the road in the long-running inquiry.
DOJ backs Whitaker appointment
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker speaks at the Department of Justice’s Annual Veterans Appreciation Day Ceremony on Thursday.
Trump did get at least some good news on the Russia front this week.
The Department of Justice upheld his decision last week to name Matthew Whitaker acting attorney general after the ouster of Jeff Sessions.
Whitaker, a critic of the Mueller probe, was selected to replace Sessions Nov. 7 — the day after the midterm elections — in what some have argued is an attempt by Trump to rein in the special counsel.
But critics have said that Whitaker cannot legally oversee the Justice department because he has not been approved by the Senate; before Trump appointed him acting attorney general, Whitaker served as Sessions’ chief of staff.
The DOJ on Wednesday said though that the move was constitutional because Whitaker will only be leading the department on a temporary basis, with assistant attorney general Steven A. Engel arguing in a memo this week that his appointment “no more constitutionally problematic than countless similar presidential orders dating back over 200 years.”
Whitaker immediately became a controversial figure upon his appointment, in large part because of past criticisms of the Mueller probe and his suggestion that the Justice department end the investigation by starving the special counsel’s team of resources.
He is now overseeing that very investigation, with authority over Mueller and the final report on collusion and obstruction that he’s said to be preparing.
Trump readies written answers for Mueller
President Donald Trump shows off a coloring sheet during the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2017.
Mueller is expected to issue his key findings in the inquiry in the coming weeks.
One of the last remaining missing puzzle pieces has been Trump’s answers to the special counsel’s written questions on collusion.
On Friday, Trump said he has finished writing his answers, but has yet to turn them in.
“You always have to be careful answering questions for people who probably have bad intentions,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, insisting that he wrote his answers without his attorneys’ help. “I haven’t submitted them. I just finished them.”
Trump is expected to submit his answers to Mueller next week.
Rudy Giuliani, the public face of Trump’s legal team, acknowledged to reporters Thursday that some of the questions “create more issues for us legally than others.”
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Watch Video: Accused confesses to smothering Hema, Harish
Updated: Dec 17, 2015, 10:52 IST | Vinod Kumar Menon
Arrested in Varanasi yesterday, the accused Shivkumar Rajbhar confessed his role in the Mumbai double murder to UP Police; forensic evidence so far corroborates his statement
“We gagged them with a handkerchief laced with a chemical to knock them out. We had to smother one of them who was still gasping for breath, and then everything was over,” was the clinching confession made by one of the accused in the Hema Upadhyay-Harish Bhambhani double murder.
Shivkumar Rajbhar was one of the workers at the Kandivli art warehouse
This statement, made by the accused, Shivkumar Rajbhar (22), also known as Sadhu, is corroborated by the preliminary post-mortem evidence recorded so far at Bhagwati Post-mortem centre in Borivli. The evidence suggests the deceased were smothered.
Shivkumar was apprehended in Varanasi by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) and was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate there on Monday evening. He was shown arrested for murder, conspiracy and destruction of evidence. The Kandivli police have been granted three days of transit remand so they can bring him to Mumbai for investigation.
According to Inspector (UPSTF, Varanasi) Bipin Rai, “During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime and admitted that four others were involved in the murder. As the case is registered with Mumbai Police, we will hand over the accused to them. The investigating police team will corroborate the claims made by Shivkumar with other evidence, including post-mortem reports.”
According to Shivkumar’s confession, on Friday evening, after Hema Upadhyay (43) and her lawyer Harish Bhambhani (65) entered the art warehouse in Kandivli, a heated argument erupted between her and the warehouse owner, Vidyadhar Rajbhar. As they fought over a Rs 5 lakh dispute, Hema’s lawyer, Harish, was justifying her position. This increased the tension and the killers decide to teach them a lesson.
“The forensic surgeon will provide the exact cause of death, after the reports for blood, hair swabs and chemical analysis of the viscera come from the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kalina,” said police surgeon Dr S M Patil. An examination of the bodies revealed several injuries that indicated they had been smothered (see ‘Injuries’).
Harish’s body, particularly, had several contusions that suggest additional force was used to subdue him. “The injuries were ante mortem (before death),” added Dr Patil, who also ruled out that the victims may have died due to drowning in the drain.
Finding Shivkumar
As the local police in Varanasi had little other to go on than a description of the accused and his phone number, they used mobile surveillance to track him down.
Speaking to mid-day from Lucknow, Senior Superinten-dent of Police (STF) Amit Phatak said, “We had received specific information from our Mumbai counterparts on Sunday evening. Mobile surveillance showed that he was going towards Lucknow. We decided to carry out a combing operation inside two to three long-distance trains that were coming from Mumbai. However, that was not of much help, as almost all passengers had covered themselves with blankets and shawls due to the cold.”
They finally made a breakthrough yesterday, when they noticed his location had changed to a village in the UP. “On Monday afternoon, the mobile network showed the suspect was somewhere close to his village at Kavirampur, and he was finally apprehended from a place called Baragaon Tiraha,” Phatak added. “Inquiries revealed that the suspect was working in Mumbai for last four years at the same godown, and was making fibre statutes,” said Inspector Rai.
The cops also recovered numerous ATM cards, health and shopping cards belonging to Hema and 5 ATM and gymkhana cards belonging to Harish. Upon further inquiry, the UPSTF learnt that another accused (name withheld), who had accompanied Shivkumar from the crime scene in Mumbai, had alighted from the train before it could reach Lucknow. The police are now searching for him.
“Shivkumar claims he wasn’t given any money for the murder. We suspect he is lying, but further questioning will be done by Mumbai Police and the truth will emerge once other accused are also picked up,” said Phatak.
Harish Bhambhani
>> Contusion on the right and left shoulder anterior aspects (which might be due to the pressure or force used by the accused)
>> Contusion mark on the upper anterior part of the chest (may happen due to pressure of knee to ensure that deceased do not get up from floor)
>> Contusion on left hand arm medially (could be while the accused held the hand with force)
>> Contused lacerated wound on the bridge of the nose
>> CLW on lower lip inner side and upper lip contusion on inner side (evident in case of smothering)
Hema Upadhyay
>> Contusion on the lower lip front side (evident in case of smothering)
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Childline offers support to children and young people amid exams stress
NSPCC Scotland is offering support to pupils across the nation worried about today’s (Tuesday, August 8) exam results.
Counsellors at the leading children’s charity’s Childline service are poised to help Scottish school pupils who will today receive their grades from the National and Higher exams which they sat in June.
Last year (2016-17) saw a rise in counselling sessions carried out by confidential support service Childline with young people worried about exams.
More than 3,100 counselling sessions were held with UK children relating to exam stress and impending results in 2016/17, including 150 from Scotland. The Scotland figures were a rise from the 106 sessions held the previous year, with young girls more than five times more likely than Scottish boys to reach out for help.
NSPCC Scotland’s policy and public affairs manager Joanna Barrett has encouraged any pupil worried about what the future may hold after today’s results to get in touch for free, confidential support and advice.
“Children and young people can feel incredible pressure during the exam period and this can turn to extreme anxiety around results time, especially if their marks don’t match up to their expectations or hopes,” she said.
“We’ve heard from pupils who’ve had panic attacks and severe stress and fear over their exams and potentially not getting the right grades. This can lead to depression, excessive crying, low self-esteem or even suicidal thoughts.
“Our message today is that Childline is here to discuss these issues and we would encourage every pupil who has not received the grades they wanted to remain calm and positive, and realise that today’s results are not the end of the world.”
Specially-trained counsellors at Scotland’s two Childline bases in Glasgow and Aberdeen handled a total of 597 counselling sessions on exam stress in 2016/17 from worried children across the UK as the number of sessions they delivered increased from 524 the previous year.
Elaine Chalmers, service head at Childline in Scotland said: “Children can often think these exams represent their last chance to make something of their lives but this is not the case.
“Teachers, parents, carers and of course Childline are here to offer advice and support to young people as well as help them look at all options for the future.”
As well as calling Childline’s free confidential helpline on 0800 11 11, young people can also send emails to trained counsellors or receive support online via one-to-one chat by visiting childline.org.uk or by downloading our For Me app.
A series of videos dedicated to helping young people through exams are also available on Childline’s YouTube channel.
Children and young people can contact Childline for free, confidential support and advice, 24 hours a day on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk
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This September, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is challenging people in Scotland to give up all drinks except water for 10 days to raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity.
No tea. No coffee. No fizzy drinks. No wine. No beer. No orange juice. Just water for 10 tough days.
The H2Only challenge runs from 5pm on Tuesday, September 13, to 5pm on Friday, September 23, with participants giving up the drinks they love for 10 long days and drinking nothing but water throughout the challenge.
Coxswain of the Dunbar lifeboat, Gary Fairbairn said: “The H2Only challenge is extremely tough. We know that going 10 days without a morning cuppa, a pint after work or a can of fizzy drink will be really hard for everyone taking part.
‘Every pound raised is so important to the RNLI. As a charity, we rely on the support and generosity of the public so that we can continue to save lives at sea. All the money raised by people taking on the H2Only challenge will be greatly appreciated.”
Everyone who signs up to take on the challenge will receive a pack containing two H2Only temporary tattoos to wear. The tattoos last up to 10 days – so participants can proudly display their exclusive H2Only ‘ink’ while taking on the challenge.
All those brave enough to take on the challenge can sign-up now at h2only.org.uk
Gary continues: “People can sign-up as part of a crew with their friends or work colleagues and take on the H2Only challenge together.
“Just a like an RNLI lifeboat crew, they’ll be able to rely on each other for support when the going gets tough and they hit choppy waters during the challenge. I’d encourage all H2Only participants to stay on the water to help the RNLI stay on the water.”
In 2015, RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews across the UK and Ireland rescued 7,973 people, saving 348 lives, while the charity’s lifeguards helped 18,181 people and saved 94 lives.
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Classic WoW will be a lesson in nostaligia vs reality
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High Overlord
Originally Posted by nyc81991
What are you talking about "you're saying Blizzard will succeed where literally no one else ever has before"? Take a look at Runescape, Old school is drastically more popular than modern RS and it's not just "nostalgia", people actually enjoy the way it plays better.
You have 2 things wrong right now.
1. RS is a different type of game that appeals more to the WoW Classic player than a modern player. Not to mention Classic RS.
2. RS has more players than Classic RS. It's consistently been this way forever. Modern RS always maintains roughly 30% more players than Classic RS. Jagex doesn't even try to hide this fact either. It's advertised right on their website. 100,000 people online. Classic has about 80,000 people online. Yes, these number will fluctuate, but only sometimes does Classic actually surpass Modern and it's not for long when it does. Consider that most of the OSRS player base is all that's left that even plays the RS at all anymore and yet they're still surpassed by modern stuff.
Overall, what will probably happen is the same thing that happened to RS but with higher player counts.
1. Classic launches. A massive onslaught of people play Classic. Old and new players all hop on to experience it.
2. Classic is a few months old. Nearly all players that didn't play Classic in the first place are back to modern WoW/other games.
3. Classic is half a year old. A lot of the players who wanted Classic realize that it is, in fact, an old game, and stop playing.
4. Classic is a year old and most players realize they've become bored.
Classic is left with a small player base. This is how it happens to RS. This is how it happens to all nostalgic things. Classic is an attempt to save WoW in what Blizzard possibly sees as being close to end-of-life. It will bring many players back, but it won't save the game and the majority of players will be temporary. Blizzard will make a massive dollar day 1, but will see an incredibly massive dropoff by just a couple short quarters later. This is what nostalgia does to people. It's hilarious to me that people think Classic WoW is going to be some magical exception to a rule that has always ruled over Nostalgia. It's not that I don't want them to be an exception, but I'm not going to lie to myself about the situation. I highly suspect Blizzard is 100% aware of everything in this post already too. They will probably use the immediate, but not steady, funds that Classic will bring to fund a new project.
dragnipur
Stood in the Fire
Originally Posted by Jinnobi
I've been playing WoW since Christmas '04. I was there for every major in-game event in WoW history. Mentioning this isn't an attempt to flex as much as its about countering halfwits who claim that experience > logical arguments. (Experience isn't more valid than logic, BTW.) So to preempt that bullshit, know that I've probably had more experience with WoW at every stage in the past than any given critic.
BfA may not have done everything perfectly, but the WoW you can log into today is LIGHT YEARS ahead of Classic in just about every single aspect you can possibly image. The people who "remember" how great Classic WoW was are in reality remembering their experiences (not the gameplay itself) and how much they enjoyed WoW back in the day. In an effort to recapture the joy of the old days, they think all that must be done is to recreate the game they enjoyed. But they're not understanding that it wasn't about the quality of the game, rather it was about the sense of wonder and excitment for something new (and great! for its time) and their own ability to enjoy things back then vs now.
If all the years of improvements and the cumulative content could be magically added to Classic WoW - and we in our teenage years could have had access to the whole of WoW as it is now, instead of what it was back then - our enjoyment and memories of the game would almost certainly be even deeper, stronger, and more varied. And we'd never go back to some half-baked, pre-learning experience WoW classic. It would be taking away a myriad of features that make WoW a great game, and once nostalgia is removed from the picture, it doesn't make sense.
Its a WoW stripped of most - if not all - of what makes today's WoW so good. It's a barebones WoW that is deeply flawed, but was **so good for its time** that it barely mattered. WoW grew up along with us; that doesn't mean you can recapture the halcion days of the past by removing all the progression WoW has made, any more than you can recapture the joy and memories of your teenage years by trying to re-enroll in high school & droppin your current job in favor of part time McDonalds and moving out of your house to live with your parents again.
Some people have to experience the disappointment for themselves before they can accept the reality of the situation.
That, or because they prefer the vastly simplified systems and hardcore-rewarding emphasis of Classic WoW.
WoW Classic had virtually no endgame, it was just that everything took far, far longer to complete.
I for one can't wait to see the bitching and moaning on the forums pertaining to how Classic WoW "isn't really classic" i.e. has been changed in some way.
Nah, what changed the game was your memories. Full stop.
If anything you are already proven wrong.People love retro games and play them.Classic WoW is the same nothing different here.People will play it.As PoE creator said you don't need more than 10k players for a successful game.And classic WoW will have much more as people like to play old games.
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Nitros14
The Lightbringer
I mean, of course you're going to get bored of classic. I don't intend to play it forever. I just want to do the content I missed.
time0ut
Bloodsail Admiral
Says you. I am a current active cutting edge raider and I am very much looking forward to Classic. It is literally a different genre of game that cannot even compare to BFA. I love both for different reasons and it isn't just nostalgia. I am looking for different things. BFA is challenging, fast paced, skill based gameplay. Classic is an old school MMO where the game is something to do while you hang out, meet new people, chat, etc.
D3athsting
Herald of the Titans
Vanilla is a rpg and not an esports shitfest where all that count is raid progress, arenas and r.io score, period.
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Stardrift
Remember picking up an old console game back from when you used to play the hell out of it? And you decided to give it another go for old time's sake?
Then you realized it aged horribly and lacks more than half of what its sequels has brought to the table?
But you enjoyed it anyways, because you still have memories of it and you're living through them again. But this time, you're a bit more experienced and you want to complete everything this time around, or want to do things differently.
That's classic wow.
Mechagnome
OP has left the forum with his tail between his legs. He can't handle being wrong.
Woobels
Pandaren Monk
Classic and modern WoW might as well be different genres of games, they're significantly different.
keldarepewpew
Originally Posted by Kantoro
Logic is an intellectual construct, experience is reality based on perception.
Both are flawed in their own ways. Claiming that one is better than the other is subjective at best.
Agreed but presenting perception as the one true reality is even more questionable in my opinion, and the cause of alot of harm on this planet.
Scarab Lord
Originally Posted by Zentail
Obviously numbers are going to go down as time goes on but there will be a stable number of people playing Classic for years. The live game gets new content and the classic version doesn't, so you're stating the obvious. However, the way that Blizzard is spacing out the content with Classic will maintain interest for a while. Also, after that they can easily move on to TBC and Wotlk (even beyond if they really wanted to).
The end result is WoW has more subs than it currently does and that's all that matters to Blizzard. But people acting like Classic won't have a strong playerbase because nostalgia is going to wear off are actually delusional.
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/characte...oth/nyc/simple
You're right. Nostalgia doesn't wear off. RS, Everquest, Rift, Star Wars, and LotR would all argue against you but you're right, those organizations are all delusional, not you.
Cockus Maximus
Before I make my point, I just want to let you know that I agree with you in a lot of ways. BfA has perfected many aspects of WoW. There are way more things to do nowadays than there ever was in Vanilla. The graphics are outstanding. I just wish they would update some of the older graphics to be honest. I love my Blood Knight warhorse from BC but my Paladin looks to good to be sitting on it nowadays.. the graphics just look out of place.
All that being said, I do think there are certain aspects of Classic that actually devolved in current WoW. The first example is LFG. This is a great feature and everything, but I think it should never have been unlocked until max level. This was the first issue that ruined immersion for many players whether they're aware of it or not. Flying could be said to have ruined world PvP, but there are benefits to flying as well so I'll leave that out of this argument. Another thing are the portals. I get that many people nowadays don't have the time to commit to a game like WoW, but to the people that do, the portals make the world of Azeroth less of a world and more just a series of loading screens. If people who play MMOs wanted that, they could have the same type of "immersion" in a game like Fortnite. Finally, while I'm not one of the people praising Classic WoW class design, I do think that the one thing Classic did right was make each class feel unique. Being a Druid for instance mattered because only you could Battle Rez. Only a Warlock could summon people into dungeons, and before LFG this was actually a valuable ability to have. Same goes for Mages with their portals and drinks. Once portals became commonplace and mana became nearly infinite, Mages lost some of their uniqueness as well. Every class brought something that only THEY could bring to the table, which made the class you chose to play more flavorful IMO.
Now do I think that people are going to realize that Classic WoW is not the game they thought it was? To be honest, most likely. However what I'm REALLY hoping for is that the devs use this as an experience to help them realize where they went wrong over the years. Hopefully this experience leads them to create the next expansion of modern WoW as the best of both worlds. Just like you said, while going back to relive your high school days may seem like a fun idea, there's a lot of baggage that comes with that (like living with your parents and/or working at mcds) which we would preferably avoid. But what if we could relive our high school days with our current jobs and living on our own? We would be like the coolest kid in school! This is what I hope the next expansion will be like after the devs learn what Classic WoW did right.
MoanaLisa
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Originally Posted by clownpenisfart
1 Jan 3000, apparently. Not that it matters, because wow devs don't go to the eu forums.
Ah, you mean here? I forgot my password, exceeded login attempts, and cba to reset the password and wait for the timeout. creating a new account was much faster, and which nickname I post with is irrelevant.
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Next time, maybe think a little longer before you post.
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Trebuchets new meta.
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Dreadlord
This is both new and interesting. Never read anything like this on the forums before.
Razzako
Just another forum poster who likes Modern WoW better than Classic, telling all Classic (to-be) players that Classic WoW is inferior because of yadda, yadda, yadda.
In other news though:
The same thing was said about OSRS, nobody gave a fuck. Surprise!
Ocarina of Time is still one of the greatest games, if not the greatest game ever made, despite being a relatively overly simple game in comparison to modern great action adventure games.
BFA is completely different than Classic.
Originally Posted by Razzako
OSRS - This keeps coming up. Why are you guys who bring this up not acknowledging that OSRS isn't as popular as modern RS? Jagex doesn't even try to hide this fact. It's front and center. Whenever it's pointed out, you guys stop responding to the people who point it out.
Ocarina of Time - This is one of the greatest games ever made--in your opinion (and mine, to be honest). It is not the greatest selling Zelda game. Breath of the Wild is now which is because, as Nintendo put it, adapted many modern aspects of gaming. The previous record holder was Twilight Princess. If we talk about the remasters that have happened to release the old game on modern devices, Ocarina of Time only sold 4 million units which was quite low for a Zelda game (but high for remasters). You actually hurt your own argument by bringing this game up. Nintendo, back when that came out, said they didn't expect record sales because people had already played the game and many people didn't feel the need to replay it. In fact, most rereleases/remasters have historically not sold well because we're not "back then"... we're in 2019. Gaming changes.
There is one thing I think could really sell Classic WoW and it's not simply re-releasing Classic WoW with #nochanges. If they rebuilt the game entirely from the ground up, new graphics (modern instead of based on old-school like modern WoW is), etc. then it could possibly grab an entirely new player base. However, this would be a massive gamble (like FF VII is going to be). Blizzard would rather play it safe to make a quick buck to possibly fund a new project. Blizzard is also plenty aware that the fad will fade quickly after launch. It's random people in the community that are thinking it won't happen. Blizzard has mentioned in several places over the last week about how they'll handle the decline of players. In fact, player activity on modern WoW could possibly increase if it plays out like Runescape did.
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Netherstorm
Long, well-articulated OP, proper separation in paragraphs, careful language (at first), reached 4 pages... Ummmm, I give OP a 9/10, would read again. It could even get a 10/10 if it wasn't because I've seen 46775435667 posts like these over the years, usually from the same 10 ppl claque.
Originally Posted by Aeula
Thrall will humblebrag about how he doesn't want it [to be Warchief].
Saurfang'll probably die or say he's 'too tired'.
Baine will gasp for air as he plops Anduin's boot out of his mouth and say 'I'll be High King of the Horde!'.
Here's some data pointing otherwise. Furthermore, does it matters which version is more popular? So long as Classic is popular enough to be worth it for Blizzard is enough to warrant Classic was worth it. Same applies to Modern WoW. OP is not really arguing about popularity either, he's arguing that BFA is the superior version.
Are you actually comparing sale numbers from 1998 and 2017?
Ocarina of Time sold 2 million copies during the first 39 days it was available in 1998, and became the best-selling game of that year.
EDIT: I actually managed to find out this article which talks about BotW selling close to a million units in its first 28 days, plus sales from the Wii-U bringing it up to about 1.3M. So I guess there goes your point about sales, in comparison to OoT's first month.
Regarding the opinion point you brought up, besides the fact that we can literally say the same about any game, including this whole discussion to that end, is it really an opinion at this point? After all, it's a very, very, widely critically acclaimed game, with borderline perfect scores across the most popular game critics. So how's that for an opinion?
This is complete and blatant speculation, especially the part where you mention Blizzard and their supposed plans about Classic. Are you even basing this paragraph on something other than your own intuition? Finally, it seems to me that you'd rather have a remake of WoW instead of a remaster? A remaster is usually just upgraded visuals and overall the same game with a better engine, a remake is built from pretty much scratch (FF7 Remake).
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If you are trying to argue RuneScape 3 vs OSRS, this argument is objectively and blatantly false. OSRS is significantly more popular than RS3 as shown here: http://www.misplaceditems.com/rs_tools/graph/
If you are talking about Classic RuneScape, the server was shut down almost a year ago.
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Mosquito and tick bites pack more than just persistent itchiness; they can carry serious diseases, such as West Nile and Lyme. So it is important to ensure these insects cannot make themselves at home in your backyard.
Many homeowners might be surprised at just how much they can do to prevent their yards from becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes and ticks.
Mary Crawford, the owner of the Mosquito Squad in Norfolk, which treats homes against mosquitoes and ticks, said there had been more mosquitoes than usual buzzing around Hampton Roads during the past couple of weeks.
“Right now, we have a huge influx of mosquitoes,” she said.
Crawford said some species of mosquitoes are in the middle of their annual hatch cycles, which means an increase in the populations.
As a result, she said, there has been an unusual number of requests from homeowners for the company to come out and treat their yards.
Crawford said people could take prevention into their own hands by following what they call the 5 T’s, which stand for tip, toss, turn, tarp and treat.
The 5T's to Protect Your Yard
The first T – tip – refers to overturning anything that collects standing water, including plant saucers and dog bowls.
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After tipping any water, homeowners should toss any lawn debris, such as dead leaves and grass clippings.
This should be done to avoid providing a damp area for mosquito eggs to grow. Crawford said workers find mosquito eggs in materials collected in gutters.
In line with tossing yard trash, you should also turn over large yard items that can gather water, such as sandboxes and plastic toys.
The fourth T refers to removing tarps from your yard. People often have tarps over wood or other things in their yards, but during the summer, those tarps should be put away, if possible.
“A lot of times, a little pool of water will form in them,” she said.
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The surest sign yet that Ashley Judd might actually run for Senate? She’s starting to talk like she might actually run for Senate. On Saturday, the actress and activist told guests at the Bluegrass Ball in Washington, DC that she was “certainly taking a close look” at challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in 2014. She didn’t, however, answer a Politico reporter’s question about gun control legislation—a subject that other red-state Democrats like West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and Montana Sen. Max Baucus have also avoided. So on Sunday, I put the question to her again at a brunch reception for EMILY’s List, the organization dedicated to support pro-choice female Democratic candidates.
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Mixing a classy, sophisticated cocktail-party atmosphere with bold, striking portraits of reputable actors, models and musicians – it could only be the Saatchi Gallery. Consisting of 113 black and white photographs taken by Chanel helmsman Karl Lagerfeld, the upper-level display depicts the dynamic ways Chanel’s classic tweet jacket can be worn by capturing iconic images of everyone from Daphne Guinness to Dakota Fanning. Styled by Carine Roitfeld, the images capture the versatility and graceful simplicity of the much-loved jacket and portray a deliberate message that this jacket can be worn by anyone.
As would be expected from a Chanel fashion shoot, it is easy to be bowled over by the blinding beauty of some of the picture-perfect figures in each image. Catwalk queens such as Georgia May Jagger, with their front-cover figures, striking cheekbones and enrapturing poses grace many of the canvases, yet as well as pomp and beauty, the spectator also comes across evocative portraits of figures less associated with the fashion world. Hip Hop superstar Kanye West makes a majestic appearance whilst French actor Romain Duris strikes a notably suave pose. It seems that the Little Black Jacket is not concerned with age either and a portrait of Hudson Kroenig, Chanel’s three-year-old newbie, slashes the average age of the models considerably.
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The presentation of the exhibition is superlative with white-washed walls and dimmed lighting reflecting the polished elegance of the photographs, but what is most of note is the lively atmosphere that is created in the gallery space. The trendy viewing demographic cast an affluent veil over the exhibition and the suited assistants that hand out free posters of some of the most prominent figures on display, adds a distinctly personal touch. As viewers snake their way around the rooms, the show buzzes as people stand, chat and discuss the works. The cocktail party atmosphere is electric and all that’s missing is a bottle of champagne and a few canapés.
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"Moana" Breaks Animation Record, Grosses P85.68-M in 5 Days
Ravenfox13 11:50:00 AM ANIMATED FILMS, TALK OF THE TOWN
MANILA, December 7, 2016 – Disney's “Moana” found out “how far it'll go” at the Philippine box-office – and far it went with an opening weekend gross of P85.68-million in only five days.
The sea-faring adventure also broke the record for the all-time biggest opening day gross for an nimated film last Nov. 30 with a rollicking P24.9-million, surpassing the sales of last year's “Minions” at P22.9-million.
This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt Disney Studios Philippines.
“Moana” has everything going for it: glowing reviews; Dwayne Johnson, who voices a demigod enlisted by a fierce young Polynesian heroine; and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who co-wrote the infectious songs. Newcomer Auli'i Cravalho voices the title character.
SM Mall of Asia (P2.89-M), Power Plant (P2.42-M) and SM Megamall (P2.37-M) took the lion's share of the box-office pie, followed by outstanding performers Trinoma (P2.04-M), SM North EDSA (P2-M), Greenbelt 3 (P1.94-M), Ayala Cebu (P1.73-M), Alabang Town Center (P1.67-M), Glorietta 4 (P1.66-M) and SM Cebu (P1.55-M).
Also contributing significant returns are Bonfacio High Street (P1.41-M), SM Seaside Cebu (P1.32-M), Shang Cineplex (P1.22-M), Greenhills Promenade (P1.19-M), U.P. Town Center (P1.18-M), Eastwood (P1.17-M), SM Iloilo (P1.13-M), SM Southmall (P1.12-M), Robinsons Magnolia (P1.04-M) and SM Aura (P1.03-M).
In the U.S., “Moana” has grossed a buoyant $119.9-million after 17 days. Its global box-office now stands at a robust $177.5-million, and rising.
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.
Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”), produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,” “One Man Band”), and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and OpetaiaFoa‘i, “Moana” is now playing in theaters across the Philippines. For more information, visit http://www.disney.ph/, like us on Facebook, WaltDisneyStudiosPH; follow us on Twitter, @disney_phil; follow us on Instagram, @disney.ph and use the hashtags #MoanaPH and #FindYourWay.
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Merritton Development Update #1
Herod's Column - Friday, March 16, 2007 Updated @ 9:25:24 AM
I figured it was time for an update on the actions of Nino Donatelli.
The St. Catharines developer with a penchant for buying and fixing up old buildings always seems to have something on the go.
A conversation with Donatelli this week didn't disappoint.
He revealed the following:
He recently purchased the old Merritton library building and the CAW Local 676 building behind it.
He's involved in talks that could lead to his purchase of the dormant Union House tavern on Merritt Street.
He has his eye on the old Merritton town hall building and adjacent fire hall.
He plans to put an Italian-themed restaurant on the ground floor of the refurbished Lybster Mill building at Merritt Street and Glendale Avenue.
He's sold the two-acre Keg property on Glendale and a three-acre parcel of land adjoining it.
His plans to build a 110-unit subdivision north of Oakdale Avenue behind Hartzel Road on former Domtar steam plant lands have hit a major snag.
As you can probably gather, Donatelli thinks the future looks pretty good for old Merritton's commercial core.
It has a lot of neat older buildings that fall under the category of handyman specials. As well, the realignment of Glendale Avenue at Merritt and the soon-to-be replaced Merritt bridge over the CN tracks should dramatically improve traffic flow in the area.
Donatelli's strategy is simple. He gets in on the bottom floor of an area's revitalization. He notes he's had success in Port Dalhousie and Lewiston, N.Y.
Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time, energy and money on Merritton's revival, most notably renovating a dilapidated old rubberworks factory into the Keg building and transforming the former Domtar property into a model for brownfield redevelopment.
Part of the old Domtar lands fronting on Glendale was sold to grocery store giant Sobeys two years ago.
It recently submitted an updated site plan to the city that calls for a 4,251 square-metre grocery store (by comparison, Zehrs at the Pen is 5,400 square metres); a three-unit attached plaza and two detached buildings.
One of the stand-alone buildings has been designated a bank on the site plan. Talk about town is that another tenant will be an LCBO store, presumably the one from Pendale Plaza.
Donatelli said it seems a little strange not owning the Keg property, considering his involvement in resurrecting it. But he said needed the money from the sale to work on his other projects, most notably the Lybster Mill.
"My biggest buzz is working on these old buildings," he said.
In addition to the restaurant at the Lybster Mill, Donatelli envisions commercial space on the ground floor and hopes to develop the top level into a hotel.
He says he has no plans for the old library building and union hall. As for the former Merritton town office and fire hall, he said he has been talking with the city about swapping those for a piece of property he owns, which would allow the municipality to build a new area fire station.
On the gloomier side of things, it appears the plan for a housing tract north of Oakdale Avenue is all but dead, a serious blow to officials and residents hoping to create more of a neighbourhood feel to the Hartzel Road corridor.
Soil contamination of the site is far worse than anyone imagined.
Donatelli says about $3 million was spent trying to remediate the site, primarily through the excavation, trucking and disposal of soil. But then it was discovered there were even more contaminants deeper in the ground.
The cleanup task appears futile, Donatelli said. His company is considering the possibility of developing the site for commercial use, which has less stringent environmental standards to meet than residential.
Paul Chapman, the city's planning director, confirmed the soil problem and agreed it appears "impractical" to pursue residential development there.
He declined further comment until he presents a report to city council.
Doug Herod's opinion column runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
dherod@stcatharinesstandard.ca
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Extreme Sandbox offers big toys for adults
Business Sasha Aslanian · HASTINGS, Minn. · Aug 14, 2013
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If you're tired of the same old corporate team-building golf outings, you might want to consider taking up a sledge hammer, spray paint and driving a 19-ton excavator.
That's the idea behind Extreme Sandbox, a company in Hastings, Minn., that lets corporate groups and individuals drive heavy equipment -- and maybe smash a car.
Consider what happened when nine painters, carpenters, and facilities guys from Grand Casino Mille Lacs recently prepared to crush a sad looking Chrysler New Yorker.
• Photos: Playing with big toys
First, they knocked out its windows, mirrors and lights.
Then, after spending the morning driving a bulldozer, a skid-steer loader and two excavators, the men picked the lucky team member who would drive the excavator, which looks like a bulldozer on tracks, to finish it off.
Tom Trail, groundskeeper for the casino, accepted the offer. After all, he knows how to drive such equipment.
At the edge of the sand pit sat a trophy from a previous contest: a car planted nose first, with all its doors and windows knocked open.
Randy Stenger, the 37-year old creator of Extreme Sandbox, egged them on, reminding them that they weren't the only ones using the equipment that day.
"You guys had a whole two hours here to deck that thing out as Treasure Island, or Mystic Lake," he said. "That's your competitors, right?"
As Stenger directed the Grand Casino team to watch from the hillside, he stood in the sand pit and gave Trail commands through a headset:
“We originally thought it would very be middle-aged males... You know, mid-life crisis, 'I wanna go out and destroy something!' I've been shocked though.”
Randy Stenger, Extreme Sandbox
"Keep going all the way," Stenger said. "Now this time, all we're doing to do is raise it straight up and dump it from on high.
"Jam it hard!"
Trail managed to hook the car and drop it upside down. Its wheels stuck up in the air, exposed for what was to come. Using the reach of the excavator's bucket, Trail popped them.
"That was a good one!" he said, as the teammates laughed.
After a few more minutes of flipping, curling, prying and crushing, the car was finished and Trail accepted his buddies' cheers.
After lunch, they drove back to the casino in high spirits.
"Finally got everyone to show up on the same day," said their supervisor, Todd Christopherson said.
BIG TOYS ON A BIG PLAYGROUND
In the trailer that functions as the Extreme Sandbox front office, Randy Stenger explained that, a few years ago, his son first gave him the idea of opening up a playground with real machinery.
"We were driving by a construction site and my oldest, at the time I think he was 8, said, "Dad, wouldn't it be fun to go play on that stuff?" I'm like, 'Heck yeah, it would be.' "
Then a consultant for Target who sat in a cubical, Stenger liked the idea of playing in the dirt.
It took him two years to find a community with zoning rules that allow what is essentially a year-round construction site. Insurance representatives required a number of safety measures, among them remote off-switches on the machinery and a sophisticated communication system that allows Extreme Sandbox personnel to talk drivers through each maneuver.
Extreme Sandbox opened in April of 2012. Stenger hoped customers would come.
"We originally thought it would very be middle-aged males," Stenger said of the clientele. "You know, mid-life crisis, 'I wanna go out and destroy something!' I've been shocked though."
As it turns out, women make up more than a third of Stenger's customers.
So far, the 500 Extreme Sandbox participants have ranged from 14 to 78 years old. Some simply want to use the machines to dig on the 10-acre site. But others love the competition of using the giant machines to play silly versions of golf or basketball.
The next customers who arrived were father-daughter duo, Harold Welch and his 18-year-old daughter Lauren, about to leave for her freshman year of college.
"I wanted to do something father and daughter that would be fun and I happened to see this and I thought what would be more fun than to go drive big equipment with this little bitty girl," Welch said. "She seems pretty convinced that she's taking me down."
"I don't know how you'd win it," his daughter teased.
After some safety instructions, the father and daughter paired off in dueling excavators to complete an obstacle course. Extreme Sandbox instructor Luke Wright coached them through headphones.
Although her dad won the "golf" competition, Lauren Welch emerged as the victor in the obstacle course.
"How's it feel daddy?"
"Pretty cool," her father said. "It would be cooler if I'd won."
Whether it's a father-daughter take down, or a corporate team-building bash, Stenger thinks he's found a winner with Extreme Sandbox. He is expanding the operation to take on bigger corporate groups.
Already he has added a real fire truck that's proven popular at bachelorette parties.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story's photo captions incorrectly stated where some patrons of Extreme Sandbox were employed. It was Grand Casino Mille Lacs, not Grand Casino Hinckley. The current version of this story is correct.
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Sasha Aslanian was a metro reporter for MPR News from 2008-2015 and is now a correspondent for American RadioWorks, the national documentary unit of American Public Media.
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Irish folk music school fighting closure after 30 years
By Robert Laing 2009-01-16T10:24:14.15Z Guitarist
The Francis McPeake School Of Music
in Belfast has been renowned for tutoring children in traditional Irish instruments since 1977. It's played a vital role in promoting and nurturing Irish folk music for future generations - regardless of their ability.
However, the school now faces closure after losing its funding - but you can help save it.
The school has devised a great idea to raise funds. The
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Home > About us > Media centre > Press releases > £6m to strengthen ‘backbone’ of voluntary sector
Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill – NCVO comment
Responding to the committee’s report, Elizabeth Chamberlain, policy manager at NCVO, said:
‘The committee’s work is a testament to the value of proper pre-legislative scrutiny. We’ve had a process where the government has consulted on proposals, it has amended them based on consultation feedback, and now a committee has further scrutinised and improved them. This is how all legislation should be dealt with, and the forthcoming bill will be all the better for this work.
‘It was always going to be tricky to balance giving the Commission enough discretion that it can operate without too many impediments with ensuring there are safeguards for charities subject to its attentions. The committee’s proposals are sensible and help to achieve this balance. There were a number of powers in the draft bill that would have given the Commission too much power to act on potentially subjective grounds. The committee agreed with our proposals for provisions here to guard against inappropriate use of these powers and we hope the government takes their suggestions on board.
‘The committee recommend that the government revisit the issue of preventative directions against acts of potential misconduct. But we think that the government was right to drop this proposal following its consultation, and we would be concerned if the idea were to reappear. While superficially appealing, such a power is beset with practical and legal problems.
‘We are pleased to see the committee give attention to the banking problems faced by charities operating in conflict zones. These issues are complex and a commitment from the government to help address them would be very welcome.’
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The most English of directors has done a Scottish classic proud.
Ian Freer, Empire
Sunset Song 2015
Directed by Terence Davies
“Terence Davies’s Sunset Song is a movie with a catch or sob in its singing voice: a beautifully made and deeply felt adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s 1932 novel of rural Scotland.” — Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Luxembourg / UK • In English
135 minutes • CinemaScope / DCP
Roy Boulter
Sol Papadopoulos
Nicolas Steil
Terence Davies. Based on the novel by Lewis Grassic Gibbon
Michael McDonough
David Charap
Uli Simon
Gast Waltzing
Agyness Deyn (Chris Guthrie)
Peter Mullan (John Guthrie)
Kevin Guthrie (Ewan Tavendale)
A long-cherished project for director Terence Davies, Sunset Song tells the story of a young woman coming of age on a farm in northern Scotland on the cusp of World War I. Like Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s 1932 novel on which it is based, the film is closely attuned to the moods of landscape and sky. If its lush visual poetry strikes a chord with New Zealand audiences it may be, at least in part, because some scenes were shot in Canterbury.
“Agyness Deyn’s soulful face tells the story of Sunset Song in an instant, as her expression tilts between vulnerability and determination… the film is set just before the First World War, and Deyn plays Chris Guthrie, a schoolgirl with a deep love of learning, a key to another life beyond her family’s farmhouse in Aberdeenshire. The phrase ‘model-turned-actress’ often has negative connotations, but not so for Agyness Deyn.” — Kate Muir, The Times
“It features an exceptionally strong central performance by Agyness Deyn as Chris, the bright daughter of a brutish farmer (Peter Mullan in top form)… With great exactitude, Davies traces how Chris’s bleak future as her father’s housekeeper is averted and where life takes her, imbuing the action with an unostentatious tenderness and eliciting uniformly lovely performances from the rest of his cast. As a study in hardship, brutalizing family life, and romantic loss, Sunset Song is a deeply felt return to territory with which the director is intimately familiar… Nothing short of sublime, Sunset Song ranks with The House of Mirth and The Long Day Closes among Davies’s finest achievements.” — Gavin Smith, Film Comment
A Quiet Passion
Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle and Keith Carradine star in Terence Davies’ lively, witty and ultimately intensely moving dramatisation of the sheltered life of 19th-century New England poet Emily Dickinson.
La danseuse
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French singer Soko and Lily-Rose Depp star in this exquisitely dressed, spectacularly danced drama inspired by the true story of two rival pioneers of modern dance in late 19th-century Paris.
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The most lauded Australian drama of the last year, this bold, superbly acted debut from acclaimed theatre director Simon Stone reimagines Ibsen’s The Wild Duck in a contemporary small town.
The Country Doctor
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French box-office star François Cluzet (The Intouchables) is a doctor reluctantly introducing a younger female trainee to his country practice in this touching and funny drama from doctor-turned-director Thomas Lilti.
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From Civil War scrawls on the walls of Graffiti House to illicit aerosol artistry we all endeavor to leave our mark. Our Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA asserts its presence with a potent aroma of passion fruit, mango, guava, and citrus. The bold and juicy tropical body is a unique signature of the Mosaic hops, while Cascade hops contribute to a clean citrus finish for a flavor so singular it leaves its own indelible impression.
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We named our Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA after an intriguing 1850s building where a trove a Civil War doodling reflects a bit of post-battle boredom. The house, located at an historic crossroads in Brandy Station less than 5 miles from the Fauquier County border, served as a field hospital for wounded confederate soldiers after a surprise attack in June of 1863, but also served as a headquarters for the Union army during a winter encampment.
We named our Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA after an intriguing 1850s building where a trove of Civil War doodling reflects a bit of post-battle boredom. The house, located at a historic crossroads in Brandy Station less than 5 miles from the Fauquier County border, served as a field hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers after a surprise attack in June of 1863, and later as a headquarters for the Union army during a winter encampment.
During a 1993 renovation, the removal of many layers of paint revealed pencil, crayon and charcoal signatures, messages, and drawings, some of which look as fresh as the day they were created. Presumably etched by bed bound soldiers—and also by federal troops who later occupied the building—the inscriptions are commemorations of valor, declarations of love, and simple “Kilroy was here” notations. One particularly delightful drawing is a man sporting a derby hat and mutton chops saying that he “smells a rebel”. J.E.B. Stuart’s name figures prominently among the autographs, as it was his cavalry that was caught off guard by the Union troops.
So here’s to the creative minds and impromptu art of our civil war heroes, and to a taste of their history - such that you can imbibe without a textbook.
Photo by Mark Rout
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Politics Nnamdi Kanu’s sudden ‘return’ stirs fresh worries in South East – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper
A curious combination of tension and excitement has enveloped the South East following the sudden “resurfacing” on … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/2yUAx2j Get More Nigeria Political News
Politics Nigerians react to sudden reappearance of Nnamdi Kanu in Jerusalem one year after he went missing – YabaLeftOnline
On Friday, 19th of October, leader of the now proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was spotted in Jerusalem, Israel. Photos and Videos of him praying in Jerusalem were shared online by Radio Biafra.... Read more via YabaLeftOnline – https://ift.tt/2q4jneB Get More...
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Metro Orji Uzor Kalu Reveals Where IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Is Hiding - Daily Trust
Former Governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Tuesday said the leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is in London, where he had earlier fled. Kalu disclosed this in an interview with newsmen after meeting former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi in...
Metro Biafra: Police warn troublemakers to stay clear of Delta – TODAY.NG
The Delta Police Command says there is no cause for alarm over the threat by the proscribed pro-Biafra groups to shut down commercial activities across the South East and South-South areas. The command spokesperson, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Asaba...
Metro Detained 112 IPOB Women Can't Be Visited Until At Least Four Days, Says Imo Prison - Sahara Reporters
The authorities of the Imo State Federal Prison have denied allegations of maltreating the IPOB women currently in detention. The women were arrested during a protest, and charged for treasonable felony. They were denied bail after a Magistrate Court said it couldn't grant them bail for their...
Politics Photos Of IPOB Women Packed In Police Cell After Being Arrested In Imo – Nairaland
Yesterday, hundreds of women suspected to be members of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), protested in Owerri, the Imo State capital, demanding the whereabouts of the missing IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kalu. They equally demanded a referendum for an Independent state of Biafra by the Federal...
Politics 2019: No election will hold in Biafraland – Zionists – Daily Post Nigeria
The Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, on Friday vowed that no election would be conducted in the defunct Biafra region during the 2019 general elections. This came from the self-acclaimed President of the BZF, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka. He spoke to journalists in Enugu a day after he was … Read...
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Man charged with death of ‘T2: Trainspotting’ star Bradley Welsh
Nick Reilly May 14, 2019 11:00 am BST
Bradley Welsh was shot dead Credit: REX
He was shot dead last month.
A man has been charged with the death of T2 Trainspotting star Bradley Welsh.
The 48-year-old was shot dead as he walked home to his Edinburgh flat on April 17.
Police confirmed yesterday that a 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the actor’s death. He will appear in front of Edinburgh’s Sheriff Court later today.
A police statement added: “He is also charged with the attempted murder of a 48-year-old man and the serious assault of a 22-year-old man in Pitcairn Grove on Wednesday March 13. Members of the public are thanked for their assistance with both of these investigations.”
Welsh was found dead near his home in the city’s West End area last month, with initial reports suggesting that he was shot in the head.
Bradley John Welsh, my heart is broken. Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. Thanks for making me a better person and helping me to see the world in a kinder and wiser way. 💚 pic.twitter.com/3duKqBxvxO
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) April 18, 2019
The 42-year-old starred as imposing gangland figure Mr Doyle in the 2017 sequel to Trainspotting – alongside the likes of Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle.
It’s believed that he was a close friend of Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh and owned his own boxing gym in Holyrood, where he ran charity projects to keep young people away from crime.
Posting on Twitter, Welsh wrote: “Bradley John Welsh, my heart is broken. Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. Thanks for making me a better person and helping me to see the world in a kinder and wiser way.”
Another Twitter user said: “Sad to hear about Bradley welsh, done so much for the community and Edinburgh as a whole, great guy with a big heart. Trained at his gym when opened at gorgie and always teaching younger lads. RIP big guy.”
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‘South Park’ creators: ‘We made fun of Pokémon Go in 1999’
Nick Levine Jul 25, 2016 1:53 pm BST
A season three episode 'Chinpokomon' seemingly predicted one of the app's key characteristics
The creators of South Park have claimed they foresaw the existence of Pokémon Go in a 1999 episode of their cult animated sitcom.
The season three episode Chinpokomon was a parody of the Japanese video game franchise which spookily predicted one of the key characteristics of the massively popular app, which only launched this month (July). Watch a clip from the classic South Park episode below.
“Everyone’s talking about Pokémon Go,” co-creator Trey Parker explained during an interview with Vulture. “And it’s like, we did Pokémon in literally 1999 and the whole idea was that it was a bummer because kids were getting into Pokémon and there was a computer chip in there that was tracking them and sending all the information to Japan. We made fun of Pokémon Go in 1999!”
South Park is due to return on September 14 for its 20th season on Comedy Central. Watch a trailer for the upcoming season below.
Last year (2015) Comedy Central renewed South Park until 2019, meaning the cult sitcom will run for at least 23 seasons and over 300 episodes. Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s show is now the third longest-running animated series of all time behind The Simpsons and Arthur.
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Ramz performs on stage during GRM Daily Presents The Rated Legend Tribute Show In Memory Of Cadet at Brixton Academy on March 2, 2019 Credit: Ollie Millington/Redferns
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Nadine Shah, Self Esteem, Cherry Glazerr and more to support Florence + The Machine and The National at BST Hyde Park this weekend
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Pub landlady returns to Daventry home to find tea towels burning AFTER taking them out of dryer
These types of fires happen when apparently clean tea towels containing residue fats or grease are taken from the tumble dryer and piled up, holding the heat still within the centre of the stack
Tim Redigolo
Published: 11:25 Friday 08 February 2019
A pile of tea towels almost started a fire in a Daventry home when they started burning after being folded and piled straight out of the tumble dryer.
A photo seen by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service - to whom the incident was not reported at the time - shows burn marks to the towels, which had started to catch fire at their owner’s home in November.
The Daventry woman, who runs a pub restaurant business in Northamptonshire and who doesn't want to be named, had taken the tea towels home to wash them before tumble drying them.
She took them out of the dryer and folded them before going out shopping.
She returned less than four hours later to the smell of smoke in her house.
"When we walked in, the stench of smoke was horrendous," she said.
"We started running around and checking everything. Then I saw smoke coming from the pile of tea towels and I called to my husband.
"The smoke wasn’t coming from the top or bottom, just the middle section. I am so relieved we returned home when we did.
"The frightening part of it is what the consequences could have been if this had happened at night.
"I’m now more aware of what comes out of the tumble dryer and more cautious about tea towels. I just wanted to warn others to prevent it happening to someone else."
Although the phenomenon of combusting tea-towels is very rare, there are nationally reported cases of significant damage being caused to different premises.
These types of fires happen when apparently clean tea towels containing residue fats or grease are taken from the tumble dryer and piled up, holding the heat still within the centre of the stack.
The combination of heat, cooking fats and oxygenating chemicals from stain removing detergent products can create a chemical reaction, causing towels to start smouldering and catch fire. When piled, heat has nowhere to escape, which can result in the ignition point being reached.
Scott Richards, Community Protection Manager at NFRS, said these incidents are rare but can pose a risk, predominantly to commercial or business premises such as restaurants, care homes and pubs.
"Although we did not attend this particular incident, judging by the photos, the lady involved was extremely lucky the incident was not much worse," said Mr Richards.
"These fires are particularly shocking as they are so rare and unexpected – who expects a pile of tea towels with no apparent flame nearby to suddenly catch fire?
"We would like to warn people that this type of incident does and can happen, but also take the opportunity to highlight the more common risks that are unfortunately experienced."
The fire service has the following prevention tips:
- Avoid placing freshly dried laundry which may have come into contact with greases or fat into stacks or piles.
- Ensure laundry has an opportunity to cool down before it is folded. Air it first before folding, to allow the heat to escape.
- Always wash tea towels/other similar purpose cloths on a hot wash.
- Do not leave damp washing in a hot or warm tumble dryer.
- Check the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure correct and proper use on a day to day basis but also understand any periodic checks or maintenance tasks that are required.
- Ensure all filters are cleaned as required, there may be more than just the one inside the door which collects the fluff.
- Overloading a machine can create additional risks of fire, due to the motor having to work harder.
- If the machine is in commercial premises, ensure you understand the checks and testing needed and make sure arrangements are in place, either by staff or a contractor, to undertake the required action. Don’t assume someone else is doing the job.
- If you believe for any reason that the machine is not working correctly or there is a fault, have it checked by a qualified person.
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Victim held at knife point today in Northampton petrol station robbery
The incident happened just after noon today in Mill Lane, Northamptonshire Police confirmed. Credit: Google Maps.
Carly Roberts
Published: 14:16 Monday 14 January 2019
A man was threatened with a knife and robbed after withdrawing money from a cash point in Mill Lane.
Earlier today (January 14) the victim used the cash point at the BP service station in Mill Lane between 12.10am and 12.30am, and withdrew £40.
As he did so, two men approached him from behind and one of them pressed a knife to his leg and demanded he hand over the cash.
The man did so and the offenders ran off.
A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: "The men were both black and about 6ft.
"One of the men was wearing a black coat with a white stripe along the arms and the other was wearing a black coat with the Adidas logo on the back."
Witnesses to the incident, or anyone with information, are being asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Flights to Los Angeles USA
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Why visit Los Angeles?
It’s the land of swimming pools and movie stars and now’s the time to see Tinseltown – before it falls into the ocean or totally runs out of water.
Olvera Street, where the block-long, shaded Mexican Marketplace gives a flavour of old Los Angeles. Many of today’s vendors are descendants of the original merchants from the 1930s.
Los Angeles is situated on the third largest oil field in the world, which, when it was discovered in 1932, contained 3 billion barrels of oil.
Suggested reading about Los Angeles
LA Confidential (James Ellroy, 1990), The Tortilla Curtain (TC Boyle, 1995)
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Annual visitors: 42.2 million (2013)
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Kogi Korean BBQ
Before food trucks roamed seemingly every square inch of Los Angeles, the Kogi Korean BBQ truck started the city’s mobile food movement in 2008. Now, Kogi’s four food trucks traverse Los Angeles, tweeting out their locations so those craving Kogi’s classic short-rib taco will never have to venture far.
Located only 135 miles from the Mexican border, there’s no shortage of Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, but only El Cholo, which has dished up tamales and tacos since 1923, claims to have introduced nachos to the City of Angels in 1959, and upscale margaritas in 1967. Now with six locations throughout Southern California, the original El Cholo on Western Ave. remains the mothership.
Nate 'n Al Deli
A favorite breakfast spot for behind-the-scenes Hollywood power players for more than 50 years, Nate ‘n Al Deli in Beverly Hills serves bagels and blockbuster deals at reasonable prices. Rumor has it that the staff is forbidden from discussing any deals they may overhear, including the latest sales of the Dodgers and Clippers. Discreet eavesdropping mandatory.
Instead of staying at Shutters on the Beach, where rooms start at $550, check in to Coast, the Santa Monica hotel’s casual beachfront restaurant for Sunday brunch while you are staying in los angeles or for a sunset dinner on the water. Only a block away, the Santa Monica Pier offers free concerts during its summer Twilight Concert series and panoramic views from atop the world’s only solar-powered Ferris Wheel.
Coast at the Santa Monica beachfront, Los Angeles
Almost as famous as the artists who played their first U.S. solo shows there – James Taylor, Neil Young and Elton John, to name a few – the Troubadour remains the gold standard for seeing singer/songwriters. The standing room-only floor at the West Hollywood club gets jammed, but there is no better place for seeing the next big thing up close and for soaking in Los Angeles’ rich musical history.
The Varnish
Downtown landmarks Cole’s and Phillippe The Original both opened in 1908 and lay claim to the best French Dip sandwich in Los Angeles, but only Cole’s leads into secret speakeasy, The Varnish. Marked by a door with a cocktail glass etching, The Varnish serves Prohibition-era cocktails in its dark, intimate setting prepared by knowing and friendly mixologists.
The Dresden
In many ways, The Dresden’s dimly lit lounge and restaurant haven’t changed much since it opened in 1954 in Los Angeles: the steaks are still prepared to order and delivered by old-school waiters to the leather booths. Just as they have since 1982, married duo Marty & Elayne continue to amaze with their ability to turn any song, from disco to metal, into a jazz standard during their Tuesday-Saturday sets.
Los Angeles’s melting pot of cultures converge at Grand Central Market, a downtown staple since 1917. More than 90 food vendors sell their wares in the 30,000-square foot indoor space, including the cheekily named Eggslut, dedicated to all things egg, and McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream because there’s always room for dessert.
Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles
Wacko/Soap Plant
Billed as a “megastore for the pop connoisseur,” Wacko/Soap Plant has an inventory of more than 2 million items including soaps, kitschy pop culture curiosities, and clothing. When you travel to Los Angeles, visit La Luz de Jesus Gallery, the birthplace of the lowbrow art movement, shares the complex and hosts art opening parties the first Friday of every month.
The Melrose Trading Post
Not as overwhelmingly gargantuan as the Rose Bowl Flea Market 20 miles east, the Melrose Trading Post, held every Sunday at Fairfax High School, still promises collectibles from more than 200 vendors brimming with estate jewelry, knick knacks, artwork, vinyl albums, plants, clothing, furniture and other hidden treasures. People-watching and haggling welcome.
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
Despite its name, The Museum of Jurassic Technology boasts no dinosaurs. Instead the west side museum, founded in 1988, features an odd assortment of exhibits. Some are science-based, others are offbeat or fantastical. Among the most unusual items are the micro-miniature sculptures created out of human hair that fit into a needle’s eye.
The final resting place for Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks and Looney Tunes’ vocal actor extraordinaire Mel Blanc (“That’s All, Folks”), Hollywood Forever Cemetery is also a prime site for outdoor movie viewing and concerts by artists like Annie Lennox and Tame Impala.
Malibu Creek State Park
With moderate temperatures year-round, there’s never a bad time to check out the city’s more than 100 hiking trails. Malibu Creek State Park’s 4.75-mile round-trip hike features mountain and sea vistas. Once leased by 20th Century Fox, Robert Altman filmed “M*A*S*H” on the land and the 4077th’s exteriors, complete with rusted-out ambulance and destination sign, bring Hollywood to the hills.
The Bradbury Building
Los Angeles boasts several architectural masterpieces, including the Bradbury Building, the oldest commercial structure downtown. Built in 1893, its open, interior Victorian courtyard, elaborate iron railings, cage elevators, and ornate stairways will be instantly recognizable to fans of “Blade Runner”, “Chinatown” and “(500) Days of Summer”, all of which filmed there.
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Not Zen 189: Flood of Wisdom
"Two inches of rain in an hour," she said. "It's the beginning of the hurricane."
"You again? Stop calling." Aidan lifted his head from his pillow. He grabbed the edge of a blanket that had escaped while he slept to pull it up under his collarbone.
"Well now, you're the council member, not me," said Margaret. "I have to call you for action. When I was a member, I voted to build flood locks for the creek downtown. Then you won the election. And you changed my vote."
"Margaret," he said. If he'd been more awake he might have teased her with one of her nicknames. None of them seemed to bother her, anyway. A groan escaped him. He sounded sleepy to his own ears. "The locks were a shady enterprise from the beginning. They amounted to half the town's budget. The money went right to your friends."
"It's not that big a town, honey," the older woman said. "I'm friends with everyone."
He sighed, said goodbye, and hung up. It was dark. He glanced at the night out his window but not at his clock. He didn't want to know what time she'd woken him. For a moment, he studied the spatters against his pane. They didn't look like much. He listened. The drumming against his roof only sounded like rain. Perfect weather for staying in bed, he thought. He closed his eyes.
Aidan didn't mind constituents, not even his former council rep, calling him during the day. In fact, he sort of liked Margaret. She was like having a second, crankier mother. But waking him up in the middle of the night was too much.
"Sheesh." He rolled into the blankets. A moment later, he squeezed shut his eyes.
Again, his phone started to make noise. This time it was one of his friends. He recognized the ring. It was what they'd chosen for their secret code. How much time had passed? The rain sounded different. The wind had picked up. In fact, it was howling. He blinked at the clock. It was 5:30 in the morning already. The air smelled thick and damp.
"Is this important?" he grumbled as he picked up the line.
"Of course it is," Leticia snapped back. Her voice sounded rough. She had probably just woken up. She was always moving a little earlier than him. "The center of town is starting to flood."
"Ugh." He tried to sit up. "Hold on. There's nothing we can do about, is there?"
"I don't know. Folks are trying." She huffed. "It could be a problem. Another council member got up early. He's building a sandbag dike in front of the library."
"Which councilman? Margaret?" No, it couldn't be her. She wasn't on the council anymore. Leticia was aware of it. She wouldn't make the mistake.
"It's Francis," she said.
"Damn it." Francis Ipswitch was an old, short, pudgy man who the younger generation had failed to unseat in the last election. It seemed totally unfair. Everyone suspected Francis of being as corrupt as the rest. But no one could prove it. No one could prove anyone against anyone in this town, it seemed. The man had even been investigated twice by his allies. That purge had ended more than a decade ago. No payments for votes had been uncovered. And the public had forgiven Francis.
"Are you getting up?"
"I'm already up." Aidan's feet hit the floor. His right elbow knocked aside the comforter. "See you at the library."
"Are you going to join him?"
"No." He was certain he didn't want that even if it was the politically smart thing. Francis was a smug bastard. He'd voted to build the locks. All of the old guard had. They weren't going to let Aidan help them without making him admit they'd been right.
"Then what?"
"Who do we know who has sandbags?" A picture started to form, a plan of action. He rubbed his chin.
"I'll ask around."
"Okay, have them meet me downtown." His eyes went to his closet. In theory, he had boots in there somewhere. He hadn't worn them in years. He had work jeans, too, sitting at the bottom of a dresser drawer. "What's the building next to the library?"
"Across? A church."
"No, I mean downstream of the library is a clinic. But it's low-lying. That's going to be hard to save. Upstream is something else."
On the other end, Leticia paused. Her mental map of the infrastructure was better than his.
"About half a block up, there's the fire house," she concluded.
"Perfect. As you find folks with connections to sandbags, have them meet me there."
The next half an hour moved so quickly that Aidan felt later as if he woke up in front of the firehouse with a sandbag in his hands. Raindrops smashed his face despite his expensive raincoat with its practical rubberized hood. Swirling winds seemed to drive the water everywhere. But the worst was the sandbag itself. The delivery truck driver was a construction foreman. He was twice Aidan's age, half Aidan's size, a short, thin man, and he got out of his truck and watched Aidan pick up the sandbag with a sense of anticipation.
He was waiting for his councilman to drop it. That's what it was. Immediately, Aidan sensed why. The bag was slippery. It was heavy. The truck driver reached into the flatbed, hauled one out, and shifted it with ease. He tossed it over his shoulder. Then he waited for Aidan.
Aidan readjusted his grip. The sandbag kept slipping. Why did this fellow keep waiting and watching?
"Where to, boss?" the man finally said.
"Oh." Aidan flushed. "The other side of the building, near the river. I don't know much about building levees, though."
"Me neither." The gray-haired fellow chuckled. He tugged on the bill of his cap and squinted as if the brim and a grimace together might keep out some water. He strode toward the open doors of the firehouse. "Who does? It's not like we have a chance to practice."
That's true, Aidan thought. He felt the pressure ease from his shoulders. The sandbag slipped. He dropped it into the inch of water around his boots, stooped, and picked it back up before the truck driver could turn around.
Over the course of the next hour, more drivers showed up with more sandbags and tarps. One of them knew how to use the tarps and supervised the stacking and wrapping. The levee, only two feet high at this point, seemed too porous to have an effect. The firehouse's raised floor got soaked. Leticia McCulley and a crew of the downtown office staff arrived to carry more bags. They were the younger staffers, Aidan noticed. One construction crew chief showed up with a truckload of horrible, drenched sand and a passenger seat filled with canvas sacks.
"Make your own," he said. He came from a small construction company that hardly ever did business with the city because of deliveries like this.
On the other hand, although he was pot-bellied, bald, smelly, and late, he was here. He was willing to try. On the side of the new council members seemed to be a lot of folks who had opposed the old guard. Some of them had fought the council for twenty years. They'd been locked out of the town business. That included the owners of two construction companies.
Francis Ipswitch, in comparison, seemed to have the three of the biggest construction crews on his side, the most reliable ones. He had a lot of experienced volunteers, too, including members from multiple churches. The library's sandbag dike looked professional. Aidan glanced to it every now and then to check his own progress. He tried to copy Francis's design but narrower, to save time, and taller.
Once when he looked in the direction of the library, he saw a familiar figure striding his way through three inches of water. Margaret Cheney had dressed sensibly in double-overcoats. Her boots looked tall but fashionable. Only her hair color and the wobble in her step showed her age. Aidan worried for a moment that she would fall in the overflow of the river, shallow as it was on the sidewalk.
"What are you doing?" she called as she approached.
"What does it look like?" he said. "We're saving the fire house."
"Why?" She leaned close. Her voice didn't carry very strongly over the gale. "They drove the fire engines out. There's not much equipment on the ground floor. If you want to save something besides the library, try the health clinic."
"Do you think we can do that?"
"Well, no." Her attitude retreated to being motherly for a moment. "It's too far below the river level. The water is two feet high in it already even with the dike at the library sheltering it. But if you can't stand helping Francis, for gosh sakes, you could at least have your people help the doctors and nurses in the clinic move their equipment to the top floor."
"They've already done most of that. I'll stick with the fire house, thanks."
She stomped her feet in exasperation but she didn't harangue him. Margaret seemed too tired as well to bother the fire house volunteers, at least not while Aidan was watching her. She moved from spot to spot behind the sandbags. The makeshift wall had stopped being porous. It guided away at least a foot of the river overflow. Of course, more water was headed downstream to the library. The library system seemed to be able to withstand it.
Margaret offered advice to the baggers and builders. She said hellos to the people that she knew. As she would have been happy to point out, that was nearly everyone. At the end, she announced she would have her nephew deliver coffee to the fire house as well as to the library.
"She's good," Leticia observed as Margaret left.
"Yeah. But she saw that we're pulling sand from the brick foundry. Francis's group and ours are both draining the same resource."
"Do you think she'll stop it?"
"The last guy from the brickyard said they're pretty much out anyway." He shrugged.
"Why does a foundry have sand?" Leticia's gaze narrowed. She knew there had to be a technical reason.
"No idea." It didn't matter at the moment.
Aidan had run for office on an anti-corruption platform. So had most of his political friends, Leticia included. Although they hadn't been able to unseat a majority of the established members, they'd taken three positions. That was enough of a voting block to put a halt to the crooked deals including this one. It would look awful to the town, though, if the flood locks turned out to have been necessary.
He mentioned the problem to select members of his crew but they already had it in mind. They knew they had to save as much of the downtown as they could. It was a race to get the sandbags up. Unfortunately, it wasn't simply a contest with the older folks at the library. They had to match pace with the river, too.
In the hour after dawn, the water had risen a couple of inches. By midday, it rose at a rate of a foot an hour. It started catching up to the progress they'd made. To make matters worse, the crew ran out of tarps. Those were essential to keep the structure from letting in water. One of the young men waded downstream and slogged back with a bundle of tarps. Where could they have come from? They had to be from the rival effort at the library. Aidan opted not to say anything.
In another hour, though, the sandbag wall started tilting.
"We've got to double the thickness," someone shouted over the winds.
"Can we?" Aidan yelled back. Next to him, Leticia shook her head. She didn't think they were going to make it.
During the morning, Aidan had directed everyone to take breaks. That had practically been his entire job, standing on the back porch of the fire house, telling people to join different teams, seeing who was tired, and telling them to rest. He stopped doing that. They needed everyone to move all out, now. They had too much progress to make and probably not enough time to do it. Doubling the thickness of the wall might not be possible before the flood reached the top of the sandbags.
They dug into the task. Some did it literally. There was a pile of dumped sand on the steps of the firehouse. A woman and two men shoveled it into bags. Other workers ran the bags out to the levee. Letitia accomplished bits and pieces of complementary chores while she held conversations via an emergency phone that was also a radio. Outside, over the wind and rain, she announced there would be no coffee. Apparently, someone's truck had gotten stranded on a hill and it couldn't come down into the water.
Aidan paused to look through the windows of the fire house and out through the open doors to the other side. The silt-filled waters flowing over the road looked to be two feet deep. He couldn't see the sidewalks. Aidan realized that he'd lost track of the flood progress. That was because the temporary dike had been working. In the areas not protected, the river had overflowed its banks by forty yards on either side.
"We're sending the flood right into the library," someone groaned.
Aidan glanced downhill. The assessment seemed to be true. The fire house project was directing water to the north face of the library building, where its protective sandbag wall was at its lowest. Everyone froze for a moment as they reacted to the announcement. Then they returned to their work. What else could they do? It was too late to join the two levee walls.
"We should stop," Leticia hissed in Aidan's ear. She smelled less like her usual perfume and more like river and rain now. He supposed they all did.
"We're not going to save the fire house. Anyway, it's not worth saving. But the library has a shot. They built a thicker wall down there, right from the beginning. We shouldn't send water to their weakest point. They stopped building it high on that side because they thought we'd protect them."
"Crap." He knew it was true.
Everyone on his team kept moving. They used up most of the free sand. The thin, grey-haired foreman that Aidan met in the early morning grabbed a broom. He used it to sweep the fire house steps for loose dirt and mud. He would only get another bag or two out of it.
A woman outside one of the windows, despite standing in the overflow up to her knees, used a shovel to dig up the strip of lawn between buildings. She was dumped the wet soil into a wheelbarrow that kept threatening to drift away in the current. That was innovative.
"Give the library a call. Warn them."
Leticia rolled her eyes. But she called. She didn't want to order anyone to stop, either.
A minute later, the library crew sent out a pair of workmen. Aidan could see them scramble from position to position with shoulder-loads of sandbags. But they were too late. The river, directed by the levee in front of the firehouse, had already crested the top of the library dike. Those workmen could only toss more on top and hope. But they were up to their knees on a strip of land that should have been dry.
Someone on the radio screamed at Leticia. She held the handset an arm's length away. After a few seconds, she turned it off. Her eyebrows rose.
"They're retreating," Aidan murmured.
Behind the failing north wall of the library's dike, the men who had topped off the sandbags tried to back up. For a few minutes, they worked on a second wall, an extension of the library's brick facade. But they didn't have enough time to build it high. Hurrying, one of the workers hopped over the new row of bags. He tripped and fell.
The man's white t-shirt disappeared. His entire body sank under the water. He must have fallen into a hole, Aidan thought.
"Come on," Leticia said. She must have been watching, too. They’d been dividing their attention between their own crew and the library.
The missing man stayed under until his partner floundered over the him, followed by a third man, the short and chubby Francis Ipswitch. Francis and the larger fellow pulled their fallen companion out of the mud and swirling water. Then, without a glance upstream, they retreated into the library. As Francis opened the rear door to the building, Aidan could see that the river water was already inside. The library had been lost.
Leticia said some bad words. She tucked the radio into her pocket and shifted a half-full sandbag. The fire house was out of sand.
Fifteen minutes later, the fire house levee started to topple. Aidan saw it coming. He yelled for everyone to get out of the way. Others hollered the same warning. They scrambled for safety. Only one woman didn't seem to notice the tilting wall. Leticia grabbed her by the arm and pulled her through the back fire house door as the levee broke open. The top pair of half-bags gave way. Then water pushed on that section of the dike like a child poking a finger into a bowl of candy. All of the pieces moved.
In another minute, everyone in the fire house had to retreat up the stairs to the second floor.
As one of the foremen observed, they were trapped. Aidan hadn't thought about it but he was relieved to see that the fire crew slept here, normally. There were cots. He spent a half-hour organizing the area into shape to accommodate everyone. Some of the folks were happy to lie down even if no one could manage to crack a smile.
Aidan was thinking of resting on a cot himself when Leticia took a call. She strode toward him, waved him over, and they sat in the corner by the window.
When the call finished, Leticia closed her eyes. She leaned her head back against the wall. For a moment, her lips trembled as if she were going to cry. He started to reach out to her. But he hesitated. Even now, in rough work clothes, she seemed smartly dressed. He'd always felt a little intimidated around her.
"Was that the police?" he asked.
"No." She turned her head toward the window. "That was the library."
"Oh." He felt awful. Margaret and Francis had to be blaming him for the disaster. "Are they okay?"
"Yeah. Margaret knows someone who knows someone in the Coast Guard of all things, so there's going to be a chopper coming." Leticia wiped her cheek. "It'll drop a rope ladder. We can climb."
"Good," he breathed. "Actually, great."
"She says she blames you for the library."
"Of course." He nodded to himself.
"Francis got everyone to promise not to blame you publicly."
"What?" He lifted his head. For a moment, he studied his friend's face. "Why not?"
"Apparently he thinks you honestly tried to save the fire house."
"Okay, okay." He was trying to figure this out. "I did that."
"Except for the honestly part." Leticia lifted her hand as if she were going to smash the radio against the window sill. Instead, she took a deep breath. She lowered her hand. "It was so stupid. Of me, I mean. But you, too."
"How can you say that? We made the same decision that they did over there!"
"No." Leticia's round, brown eyes focused on him. "Francis took a risk because he thought he could save the library. You decided to compete with him. Those are different."
"They're the same tactic."
"You are so into your heavy rationalization mode." She made a rude sound with her lips. "I used to think you were smart."
"I used to think so, too, until this job." He pulled his legs up to his chest and ran his hands through his hair.
"Well, me, I've had some realizations, last night and today." Her voice softened. "I thought you were making our council strategy decisions. That's because you won your race. I lost mine. But you know, for the last six months it's been me. I've set up the votes."
He nodded. "Yeah, that's pretty much true."
"For a while, I saw you as the hero in my story, not me. That was wrong. I was making the choices. Me. And I needed to have my heart right to make the right decisions. I didn't."
Aidan had no idea what to say. He'd always been the best at finding the right words and coming up with the winning arguments. He'd been a captain on his debate team. He found himself remembering, though, that Leticia had been on the same team, a year older than him, stronger and more sharp-witted than the boys. In the year that she'd been a leader while he'd been a backup, they'd won the state championship.
"Are you saying your heart isn't in the right place?" he asked.
"It is now, I think. Is yours? Aidan, by now you ought to know that how you try to achieve a goal affects the outcome. You can't achieve something without the right motivation."
"That's totally crap." He saw the obvious hole in that argument. "I wanted to stop this town's corruption. It was a vague motivation and it probably wasn’t up to your standards. But I crushed it. I ran for town council and won."
"Why have you never seemed happy about it, Aidan? Mostly, you've been angry. Before you won, you talked about how you wouldn't be like other the other council members. But when you were losing to Margaret, you took money from businesses to secure the seat. You owed your vote to a real estate developer just like you said you wouldn't."
"You can't say things like that," he countered. "There was no vote trading. Besides, Leticia, I followed your guidance."
"I gave bad advice. You accepted it. And as soon as you took the money, you defeated your goal. Because your real goal wasn't to win. It was to win honestly."
He hugged his legs tighter to his chest for a moment, suddenly very tired.
"That's the same mistake as today, really," she continued. "You didn't mean to flood the library. Neither did I. Only we didn't have pure intentions. That's what made for our bad decisions."
"Even if we didn't know what we were doing," he said, leaning back. "Give us a break. Our choices weren't much different from theirs."
"It's because we didn't know what we were doing. It's because we had political intentions, not practical ones. Those are the things that made it different. Look at how it turned out. Look at the choices we made along the way to this," she gestured to the lower third of the window and the overflowing river below them, "this really crappy conclusion. Our wrong thinking went into every little decision and every consequence."
Finally, he brought himself to put his hand on hers. He pleaded, "We'll improve. I’ll have better intentions. You know I will."
She nodded but she pulled her hand back, leaving him with a hand on her knee. It took him a moment to realize it. Then he started to pull away. Before he could move, her fingers returned. They locked onto his. She held his hand against her body.
Scene Six: Archer's Lament
That night, bandit chief contributed the last ropes of his sausages for dinner. Denario ate them until he felt packed full from his feet to his fingers. Vir apparently did the same. He had no concern for the days ahead although it was clear that they would have no meat left except for Denario's goat jerky.
“Ye know about the magic lands around here?” Vir asked as he slowed down, half a sausage in hand.
“Not a thing.”
“Good. They're supposed to be secret.” Vir gestured eastward into the darkness. “From the direction Alaric took, he's leading his men into one of those. It's called Archer's Lament.”
“There's Archer's Lament, Shaman's Lament, and Wizard's Lament, although that last one is a long ways off, barely in Mundredi territory. And there's Wrym Tract and Nixie Ditch. They're on the other side of Easy Valley. On this mountains range, farther north, there's Witch's Ditch and Witch's Divvy. There's lots more all around the valleys, too.”
“What's the difference between a ditch and a divvy?”
“A divvy has water in it. I suppose it's a place for divination. But that's for those who know how to do that sort of thing.”
“Are the magical places very big?”
Vir shook his head. He stuffed another sausage into his mouth. “Ye can throw a stone across Witch's Ditch. Well, maybe not ye. But most men.”
He said it with a smile. Denario thought it was okay to laugh a little.
“So what's the magic?” he asked after he'd had time to get curious.
“Hard to tell, in some places.” Vir finished off his meat in two bites. “It can be unpredictable. If ye smack yer head or stub yer toe in Witch's Ditch, yer mates feel it. But if ye do something nice for yerself like have a drink, no one else feels better except ye.”
“Are they dangerous areas, then?”
“Of course. The worst is Shaman's Lament. Inside it, legend tells that there's a magical hedge maze. From the outside, it looks small, just a single twist in a path. Ye can see over it to the other side. From the inside, there is no way out. Ye can't cast spells, either, they say.”
“So why the name?”
“For some reason, wizards can usually escape even without their magic. Witches get out about half the time. Shamans, never, so far.”
“Surely Alaric wouldn't take his men there!”
“No, no. Like I said, he's headed for Archer's Lament. That's a strange one. It's hard to see and the borders keep shrinking. Plus if ye go into it without a hand on yer weapon, yer in trouble. See, it all comes from a summer about sixty years ago when there was a battle there.”
“Against the Raduar?”
“No, this was a fight between some Mundredi troops and a wizard. Our side struck the wizard with an arrow early on, the story goes, so the wizard cast some sort of spell. It turned all of the pointed weapons around him into birds.”
“Big birds? Little ones?”
“Arrows turned into starlings. Axes became pigeons. The effects stretched out for half a mile. The lament was bigger back then than it is now. Well, anyway, they say that the wizard blasted our men with fire while they shot arrows at him. But the arrows turned into birds and flew away. When the birds flew far enough, they became arrows again but they weren't pointed at the wizard.”
“And the spell has lasted sixty years since?” Denario licked the grease and dirt off of his fingers. He thought he understood how wizards operated but this sounded different.
“A few soldiers clubbed the wizard to death. Usually, ye'd expect the spell to fade. Don't know why this one hangs around. It's gotten smaller by half. That could mean it'll still be around for yer children and grandchildren, though.”
Denario lay back. There were no pine needles here to act as a blanket. He was going to be completely dependent on Vir's skill with fire.
“You Mundredi really don't like magic much, do you?”
“That's just me. Don't like wizards. Don't like priests. Don't like no one, much. Don't like the gods. I'm surprised ye have any truck with Melcurio, him being the god of thieves and all.”
“What?” It took a second to hear what Vir had said but it made him sit back up. “He's not! He's the god of accountants.”
“He's awfully tricky, whatever he is. He stole the crown off of the king of the gods. That's the tale.”
“Well, yes.” Denario had never really liked that one. “But it was just a prank. He gave it back later.”
“He stole other things.”
“Look, in those holy stories he also he counted all the beasts of the world, all the fish of the seas, and all the grains of sand. That's accounting, that is. He started it all.”
Vir replied, hands in his lap, “Ah, yes. But he lied, didn't he? He told the other gods the wrong numbers.”
Denario blushed.
“That's supposed to be a secret,” he said quietly. “In Oggli, only the Guild of Accountants knows that.”
“We know the old stories here.” Vir pushed at the lumps in his pack as he tried to form it into a pillow. He was probably going to sleep on his half-loaf of stale bread. “Or we used to know them, anyway. We knew big secrets once. But we forgot some. There wasn't room in our heads. We had to learn about all the gods that ever came through the valleys and what they did here. And we had to use them to beat the monsters that used to live among us.”
“So the gods did you some good.” Denario nodded. That made sense with the way people worshiped the local gods so seriously. “Melcurio is a good one, too. He measures things. He measures the world.”
“Maybe,” Vir allowed. He lay his head on his hand, his hand on the makeshift pillow. “But he lied about the size and shape of the world.”
“You learned that too?”
“He's a tricky one.” Vir smiled at having scored his point. “But ye know, maybe that's the only part I like about him. Those tricks are something, aren't they? In the stories I heard as a boy, I liked the character of the lightning god best. He seemed so impressive. But in those same stories, Melcurio was the funny one. His tricks made me laugh.”
Denario sulked for a few minutes.
“Do you ever pray?” he asked. “To local gods, I mean.”
“Not for the past three years. And never again.”
Vir's tone of voice was so dead that Denario was scared to ask what had happened three years ago.
“Um,” he started. He looked for a way to steer the conversation away from gods. “How far is it to Archer's Lament?”
“Half a day.”
“And we're going to catch the Raduar from behind?”
“They keep following Alaric's troops. And we're on their trail. That's the way it looks, yeah.”
“Don't worry.” Vir closed his eyes. “We'll think of something.”
Chapter Eight, Scene Seven
Scene Five: That's the Job
In the morning, he found himself shivering, curled up into a lump on the ground. Oggli was still ninety miles away. The closest building was thousands of yards to the northeast and halfway up a mountainside. That was how far he'd gotten from civilization. Besides that, the fort he was longing for was practically a hut. It had a stick wall, no proper name, and no permanent residents.
Next to Denario, the fire had burned out. A thin layer of frost covered everything in sight. It was a thicker layer, farther away. Vir had been right to wake them when he did. Of course, the big man had already arisen and broken camp. Denario caught him marching back to the clearing from a ridge in the slope to their south. Now he waited with some impatience as Denario clambered to his feet, cleaned his pan, and began to re-pack his travel bag. Before Denario was done, Vir started talking about which trail to take.
“Come on, hiking downhill is damn easy,” he huffed by way of encouragement. “Even for accountants.”
He was right but, within an hour, Denario's legs were so sore they were trembling. The multiple days of marching had taken their toll. To make things worse, every time Denario wanted to rest, Vir made him train with his hands. The day was spent alternating between spear training, shield training, and tracking. Every training session felt like it took an hour even if it was only ten minutes. They skipped lunch. Denario began to feel light-headed.
“There was fighting here,” Vir announced when they came to a partial clearing late in the afternoon.
“Where?” said Denario. He covered his mouth. It plainly irritated Vir that an accountant couldn't see the signs that a woodsman understood as obvious.
For a long while, Vir remained silent. He inspected the bushes. He crouched low on the ground. He looked up the trunks of any number of trees. In time, in a quiet voice, he began to describe the battle.
“The ambushers had at least nine,” Vir said as he picked up a broken birch limb that lay over a thistle bush. “But probably more.”
That would have made them an even match for the Mundredi, Vir guessed after a few minutes. He placed the number of his own troops at fifteen, plus or minus two. He didn't actually use the terms plus and minus, Denario noted. Vir said the old-language words for 'give or take.' There were no casualties on either side, as far as the bandit chief could see. That was unusual considering the apparent element of surprise. The first crossbow shots from the trees must have missed.
“Ah, here we go. I found one of the bolts.” Vir wiggled a shaft of hardwood from the trunk of a cedar sapling. He held it up for Denario. “Yep, the Raduar must have given themselves away. I'll bet the trees swayed under their weight. This isn't a good spot for an ambush, really.”
“It's too open. That makes for better shooting but Alaric's scouts had a clear view up the hill to the ambushers the whole time.”
Denario gazed down to where Vir was pointing. He could imagine walking up the slope and seeing bowmen in the trees.
Vir spent another ten minutes doing detective work. By the end of that, Denario felt he could picture the battle well enough. The archers had shot and missed. The Raduar swordsmen had rushed forward to attack the scouts. The Mundredi scouts had retreated and Alaric had pulled his entire troop back with the Raduar in pursuit.
“I'll bet Alaric didn't know where he was going, at first.” Vir seemed happier than he'd been in days. There had been an ambush as he'd expected but it hadn't killed any of his men. “He had to move fast. If the Raduar had a lot of bowmen, and it looks like they did from the broken branches in the trees, he would have kept his distance from them.”
“Couldn't he make his troops stop and fire back?”
“He gave me Klaus and Piotr, our two best archers. His folks had one crossbow and one short bow between them. He couldn't stop and trade volleys. That would have been the only certain way to lose.”
Vir led them on another hour of hiking. They reached the bottom of Mount Ephart. Even Denario could see trampled bushes and grasses there. The big man made sure there were no bodies left behind in the underbrush. Once he was sure that everyone had gone, he told Denario to set camp.
“I heard Yannick tell ye about what happened to the captain afore me,” Vir said as he tossed his huge pack down next to Denario's. “Don't pretend he didn't.”
“What of it?” Since Denario didn't know how to start a fire, he hid his confusion by gathering kindling wood. Maybe Vir would set the fuel ablaze.
“That man was Alaric's uncle.” Vir saw what Denario was doing. He picked up a dead branch and broke it in half. “Good captain, he was. Well loved. He trusted his men They trusted him. But that didn't work out so well. By the time he died, he'd already told folks that I was to take command if he was unable.”
“He must have had a good reason.” Denario paused from his gathering to give Vir a sidelong glance. The problem was, along with the many good reasons he could see for choosing Vir as captain, he could also see why most other leaders might think it was a bad idea. It was hard to imagine that Vir would take orders from anyone else, for instance.
“Aye, maybe. He knew I wasn't to be swayed.” Vir nodded to himself.
“Swayed how?”
“Never ye mind. Fact is, Daric could have named anyone from our bloodline to be his successor. By tradition, that would have been a nephew, not a son.”
Denario stopped what he was doing, eyes wide. “And Alaric is the nephew!”
“A nephew, yeah, one of four. But Daric chose me instead. Because he could, although I'm so distant from him, he'd never heard of me until I showed up to join.”
They worked in silence for a while. Vir strolled in a circle around their camp.
“So I owe it to him,” said Vir. “For that matter, I owe it to Alaric. To make the right choices, that is. No one likes me, not the way they did captain Daric. And I don't like them, either.”
“Alaric likes you.” It was so obvious, Denario had to say it.
“Maybe.” Vir scrunched up his face. “He's a damn fool. But I'll make him the best he can be anyway. I'll make 'em all better men than they thought they could become when they were boys. That's my job.”
Denario knew he should have shut up. Sure enough, a moment later, Vir stopped pacing. He picked up his weapons.
“The fire can wait," he said. “Time for another lesson. Grab your spear. Put on my buckler, too."
Chapter Eight, Scene Six
Scene Four: More Lessons from the Butcher
The smell of smoke woke him. He blinked at Vir, whose balding head and stern face were lit with an orange glow. The bandit chief had cleared a patch of ground in the darkness and built a campfire out of pine needles, pine cones, and dead wood. A ring of stones enclosed the makeshift fire pit. The single, thick log in the center had just caught and begun to crackle.
Denario sat up. Dry needles fell in clumps off of his shirt. He couldn't help noticing that they were caked with frost. Even though it was spring, up here on the high slopes there was ice in the air.
“It's brave of you to sleep without fire,” Vir murmured. “We could have maybe made it through the night that way. But it's a chancy thing up this high. Bad enough in the low lands.”
“Thanks,” said Denario. He brushed off the pine needles to keep them from catching fire as he got close to the flames. He scooted toward the heat.
“I've got a pan and some oats,” he volunteered.
“That would be welcome.”
Yesterday, he'd thought to slip his magic darts into his accounting bag, which Vir ignored because he considered it useless. Denario felt lucky that he'd thought so far ahead. The Mundredi chief no longer had a cart full of supplies with him. He took more interest in Denario's travel supplies. In fact, he leaned close while Denario dumped out the half of the kit to sift through the important packages. Vir's hands joined his own as they unwrapped the cheese, the pad of butter that was going bad, the goat jerky, and the dried apples.
“Nice. Ye travel better than I'd realized.”
“I can't take credit.” Denario gestured with an arm toward the bountiful goods. “Some of this came from friends. Some was luck.”
“Ye mean loot from those bounty hunters? That kind of luck?”
“They were gamblers, mostly, not soldiers like you.”
Denario's gaze drifted to the playing cards, dice, and other game tools that had spilled out along with the packs of food. Vir made a clucking noise with his tongue. He picked up a ball of string and put it back into Denario's bag. He played with a bit of wire that he found interesting.
“I'm sorry that I wasn't thinking straight before,” Denario offered by way of apology while he unwrapped fat for the pan. He remembered his odd thoughts of his home in Oggli and the puddings from the family next door.
Vir grunted. He was never much interested in excuses or apologies, Denario realized. They probably needed to be there to fill some sort of politeness requirement but they were irrelevant to him or maybe a sign of weakness. He continued to fiddle with the hooked wire. Back and forth it swung between his fingers.
“I can see that this holds a playing card,” he said. “But what's it really for? Cheating?”
“I don't know how the previous fellow used it,” Denario replied. “I've used it to poke myself in the eye while I tried to figure it out.”
“Uhn.” Vir grunted and tossed aside. He continued to rummage through Denario's bag. Denario didn't feel he could say anything about it.
All he could do was cook. He wasn't much good at it, or so his old master had maintained, but at least he had fine ingredients this time. While he and his companion tried to render the oats edible with butter and beef fat, they discussed how to track Alaric's missing Mundredi troops.
Vir did most of the talking. He described the slopes, trails, and streams on the mountain. He thought aloud about the possibilities, some of them grim, some not. There were patches of magical lands in the area where Alaric could have taken his men to hide after an ambush. But he could have been ambushed while passing one of them, too.
After a few minutes, Vir changed the subject to describe how an accountant would need to train to become a spearman. He had definite plans that way. Funny, Denario thought, I'd worried that the bandits would kill me out of hand because they didn't like my looks. He hadn't considered the possibility that they might simply work him to death.
As the meal wound down, Vir hunkered as close as he could get to the fire.
“That's better,” he said. He wiped a bit of oatmeal from his mustache. “Let the pan cool down, save the grease, and then let's sleep until dawn.”
“Really? That long?” Denario hadn't meant to be sarcastic. The words had slipped out. Luckily, Vir didn't notice.
“We've got no choice,” he growled. “Got to see the footprints in the trails, if there are any. I suppose we're lucky that the sky is clear. No rain coming.”
“I knew I had to have some good luck.”
“More than ye know.” Vir lay on his back. He stopped staring into the fire and glanced around them for a few seconds. He made a sign of demon warding over his chest. Whether that was superstition or whether he knew real magic, Denario wasn't sure. In either case, he supposed Vir was trying to keep any wandering spirits out of the warmth of the fire. “I'm sure that you being out here is no accident, at least.”
“You mean it was fate?” Denario raised his eyebrows in doubt.
“Someone planned it. Not ye, not yer master, I think, but maybe the gods. It can be hard to tell about them kind of things. Could be other types of magic in men's minds. Could be the maliciousness of yer elders with no magic spirits involved. That happens. But doesn't it strike ye as odd that the Mayor of Ziegeburg had to send all the way to Oggli for an accountant?”
“Not really. It's not so easy to find an independent accountant outside of the big cities. The contract specified someone who was an independent journeyman or master accountant. If you were a member of a nobleman's court, you weren't eligible.”
“From the mayor's point of view, that makes sense. But I know there are plenty of towns between Ziegeburg and Oggli. Some of them are large, too. They've got men who can do numbers. Why do ye think the mayor didn't hire them?”
“I don't know. He could have, I suppose. He only needed a book keeper. He didn't have to specify a journeyman accountant. Never figured out why he did.”
“I'll tell ye want I think happened. The mayor tried to hire a book keeper from the next town down the river, whatever that one is. And the book keeper refused. Why?”
“Well, I realize now that the book keeper there probably knew that the mayor and burgher were cheating the baron out of tax money.”
“Right. So that man had to turn it down. He didn't want the baron to lop off his head. And if he didn't play along with the mayor, the Figgins brothers would kill him. Either way, the job meant death.”
“I see what you mean. Then the next fellow in line, whoever that was, probably a book keeper in Angstburg, he got offered the contract. And he probably got offered more money, too, because Angstburg is a bigger, more expensive place.”
“But he turned it down.”
“Right. He must have heard from the book keeper in Druli that there was a problem with the offer. Maybe there was even a hint that taking the contract would put him in trouble with the baron. He would be competing with the baron's accountants. No one wants that.”
“I think ye've got it now.”
“So the mayor gave up looking inside the borders of the barony. He decided to skip over the next barony, too. The book keepers are too chummy from town to town. That must be why he sent his high-priced contract to the Oggli and Angrili Guild of Accountants.”
“That's the funny part,” said Vir. “Don't the senior masters have precedence?”
“Yes,” said Denario, although the thought made him unhappy.
“How did you learn about the contract from Ziegeburg?”
“My partner, Curo, rushed in one afternoon, all excited. He'd heard a couple of the older accountants talking about it. They hadn't wanted to send anyone. They said it was too far to go. They were going to turn the offer down.”
“But you and your partner wanted in on it.”
“The Ziegeburg offer was practically made for us, Vir. We'd held onto enough of Winkel's business to get us by for a while but we were eating into our former master's savings. And were we entitled to his money? We didn't know. We were using the funds because old Winkel didn't have any relatives who showed up to claim them. But there was a real chance that we didn't even own the house we were living in. Master Winkel had a cousin outside of town and it was only a matter of time before someone from another accounting office found him. Then the cousin would lay claim.”
“He'd turn you out?”
“Probably not,” Denario admitted. “But he'd want us to buy the place or pay him rent, for sure. We couldn't do it. We'd lost some of Winkel's business and there were too many boys to feed. We could barely keep ourselves in clothes and equipment.”
“And two elders talked about Ziegeburg in front of Curo?”
“Yes ...” Denario started to follow Vir's line of thought.
“They wanted him to overhear,” concluded Vir. “He was all excited, wasn't he? It must have sounded like just the thing to build up your cash and buy yer house if ye had to do that.”
“It did.” Denario threw back his head. It sounded so obvious now.
“But the old men in Oggli knew what the book keepers and accountants along the way from Ziegeburg all knew. The job was something that would get ye in trouble with the nobles. And ye said that those old men didn't like ye.”
“Some of them resented Winkel. They were angry with me, too, since I saved so many accounts, especially the Paraventeri shipyard account.”
“Did the dock workers like you?”
Denario paused to think about the exact words spoken by the dockyard owners. They were all ship engineers, fleet owners, or sons of engineers and they'd met with him around their drafting table.
“They said they wouldn't trust anyone else.” He remembered being flattered.
“Then they were right.” Vir grunted. “The others in yer guild couldn't be trusted. Ye should have known just from that.”
“We thought we weren't being trusting.” Denario slumped almost to the point of collapse.
“Ach, they were too smart for ye. But yer young. And ye lived through it. Ye got paid?”
“Most of the money. But not all.”
“Well done to get anything, I think. When ye get back to the city, ye'd best beware. The old men who sent you away aren't going to be pleased to see ye back.”
“I'm sure you're right.”
Denario lay down next to the fire and felt extra sorry for himself for about half an hour. Then he replayed Vir's words in his head. The bandit chief had talked about when Denario would return to Oggli, not if he would. That gave Denario hope. He went to sleep dreaming about how he'd rescue all of the boys, maybe even as they were standing outside their home waiting for some relative of Winkel's to evict them. He could see them standing on the porch in his dreams, all of them except for Curo who was off working somewhere. They were all looking towards Denario, eyes wide as if they could see across the miles.
He felt as if he could walk to them now. There were wings on his back and he was headed for home.
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North Cascades, Washington
Tyson Gillard
Adventure Guides » United States » Washington » Parks + Wilderness areas
Allowed with Restrictions
Elle Ossello
North Cascades National Park Overview | Geology and History | Activities and Permits | Camping and Lodging | Weather | Pets
North Cascades National Park Overview
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the North Cascades National Park into existence and thereby protected 684,000 acres of old-growth cedar and ponderosa pine, rugged, granite peaks, and a smattering of nearly 300 glaciers in what is often referred to as the "American Alps." In fact, and in geological terms, the North Cascades are the most rugged and craggy mountains in the continental United States. From its verdant western green forests to the sunburnt, rolling eastern hills, North Cascades National Park serves up a variety and quality of terrain nearly uncontested in the West. The surprising bonus: It’s remarkably hidden away and sees a fraction of the traffic that nearby Olympic National Park does. Compare some 27,000 visitors a year to the nearly 3 million that travel to the Olympic National Park and you’ll start to understand what we mean here.
The park is separated into two distinct regions—the North Unit and the South Unit. The dividing line between the two is technically the Ross Lake Recreation Area, which includes Ross Lake itself and the Skagit River that drains from Diablo Lake to the southwest. The highway is a clearer illustration of the boundary, and for ease of understanding we’ll use it as the divider.. Lake Chelan Recreation Area lies just to the southeast of the South Unit, and, because it’s so glorious and full of adventure, we’ve included it here.
The North Cascades National Park is nestled into the larger Cascade Mountain Range—thus named for the seemingly impossible number of waterfalls that tumble and bubble their way through the rowdy terrain. A common theory postulates that, only 5 million years ago, the landmass was actually its own micro-continent; over millennia this small land mass traveled toward North America and eventually rammed into the behemoth mass, forcing the mass upward and leaving behind a tumult of terrain in its wake.
An incredible variety of wildlife finds a haven in the park, from moose and black-tailed deer to black bears and chattering marmot. It’s nearly unheard of to spend a few days in and near the North Cascades alpine areas without laying eyes on a mountain goat, while bobcats and mountain lions, rarely seen, work to keep the populations in check.
It’s hard to imagine the prolific, lively forests, quiet alpine meadows, and dark, spangled sky could fail to inspire everyone with the fortune to drink it all in, but the park was definitively and eternally memorialized by Jack Kerouac after he spent a famous summer atop Desolation Peak as a fire spotter. He writes in The Dharma Bums, “Lo, in the morning I woke up…and I went out in my alpine yard and there it was…hundreds of miles of pure snow-covered rocks and virgin lakes and high timber, and below, instead of the world, I saw a sea of marshmallow clouds flat as a roof and extending miles and miles in every direction….”
Though I-90 is the time-cruncher's way from Seattle to Spokane and beyond, a true traveler’s journey heads up toward Highway 20 and meanders the Cascade Loop, described by National Geographic Traveler as “one of America’s grandest, most spectacular drives.” We’ve affirmed this fact ourselves, as proven by the undulating terrain, the bubbling rivers, and the amazing pit stops. No trip is complete without stopping at the Gorge Overlook and the Diablo Lake Overlook. You’ll most certainly be sharing this view with others, but nothing can dampen the incredible views and vivid colors that are so spectacular you’ll feel like you’ve stepped out on the other side of C.S. Lewis’ wardrobe.
Ready to kick off your trip and prefer to chat face-to-face with a park expert before you do? Visit the visitor center in Newhalem.
Geology and History
Though "beautiful" and "majestic" may be the first words that come to mind when swooning over the jagged mountains within the North Cascade National Park, the first words that may come to a geologist's mind may be "complex" or "storied." Some of the rock within the park dates back 400 million years, and it has amassed a wide variety of matter since. Now, even the naked eye—when paying close attention—can spot rocks that are borne of volcanic island arcs, deep ocean sediments and basalt, parts of old continents, submarine fans, and even pieces of the deep mantle of the earth.
Erosion has also played a mighty hand in shaping the North Cascades that we know today. The high amount of rainfall coupled with harsh winters has etched out sharp edges and deepened river valleys while glaciers buffed out their smooth tracks. The topography left behind is unlike any other.
Though over 200 sites of archeological interest have been identified within the park, there is still much to be learned about the cultural and historical story of the North Cascades. What is known, though, is that traces of human existence in the area date back to nearly 10,000 years—a time during which the region was freshly uncovering itself from a long ice age. Prolific natural resources, curiosity about the unknown, and sheer beauty have drawn people to the area ever since.
The first recorded expedition through the North Cascades was by Henry Custer's team as they picked their way through the Upper Skagit Valley in 1859. Guided by Fraser River Native Americans, they amazingly navigated the Skagit River all the way to the mouth of Ruby Creek. Stories of portaging massive log jams and almost getting swallowed up in the tumultuous rapids of the Skagit Gorge make the feat even more impressive.
Though several mining and logging operations attempted to set up shop as the west became more populated, the sheer difficulty of transporting resources out of the region to go to market snuffed them out.
Activities and Permits
Unlike other national parks where roadside attractions abound, and visitor centers and gift shops draw in the annual nonchalant tourists, most of the true attractions of North Cascades National Park lie deep in the mountains and require some effort (hike, kayak or boat specifically for the Lake Chelan entrance) to get to, hence the park's low visitation rates. And let's face it, the majority of visitors to our national parks venture little further than a mile past the road. Trust us: The effort here is well worth the reward.
Mountaineering is a hugely popular activity in the region, and it's no wonder—the jagged peaks beckon from almost every viewpoint. Be sure to pay close attention to weather and permitting before embarking. The Golden West Visitor Center (509.699.2080) serves the Lake Chelan Area, and the Wilderness Information Center (360.854.7245) in Marblemount serves the north and south units. You must obtain a backcountry permit for ALL overnight stays in the backcountry. Keep in mind that permits are limited. Plan in advance.
North Unit
Hiking and Backpacking
Thunder Knob: 3.5 miles, 600-foot elevation gain
Thornton Lakes Trail + Trappers Peak: 10.6 miles, 2,520-foot elevation gain
Hidden Lake Lookout: 13 miles, 5,500-foot elevation gain
Anderson + Watson Lakes: 6 miles, 1,400-foot elevation gain
Stetattle Creek Trail: 3 miles, 1,100-foot elevation gain
Sourdough Mountain Tail: 11 miles, 4,800-foot elevation gain
Pyramid Lake Trail: 2.1 miles, 1,500-foot elevation gain
East Bank Trail: 31 miles, 800-foot elevation gain
Big Beaver Trail: 24 miles, 2,000-foot elevation gain
Desolation Peak: 6.8 miles, 4,500-foot elevation gain
Forbidden Peak: 3-mile approach, 5,215-foot total elevation gain
Mount Fury
Mount Shuksan: 15.7 miles, 5,784-foot total elevation gain
Mount Challenger: 35.3 miles, 5,100-foot elevation gain
Diablo Lake Overlook
South Unit
PCT (Ross Lake to Concrete, Washington): Choose your mileage
Cyclone Lake: 13.6 miles, 4,300-foot elevation gain
Maple Pass Loop Hike: 6.5 miles, 4,800-foot elevation gain
Fourth of July Pass (Panther Creek): 6.5 miles, 2,300-foot elevation gain
Fourth of July Pass (Thunder Creek): 5.2 miles, 2,200-foot elevation gain
Sourdough Lookout: 10.4 miles, 4,879 foot-elevation gain
McAlester Lake Trail (Rainbow Creek): 18.6 miles, 6,900-foot elevation gain
McAlester Lake Trail (South Pass): 17.6 miles, 5,100-foot elevation gain
Eldorado Peak: 10 miles, 6,750-foot elevation gain
Boston Basin: 7 miles, 3,000-foot elevation gain
Mount Goode's Northeast Buttress: 30 miles, 7,400-foot elevation gain
Mount Logan: 47 miles, 8,900-foot elevation gain
Black Peak: 12 miles, 5,100-foot elevation gain
Mount Buckner (North Face): 5,400-foot elevation gain
Inspiration-Klawatti: 15 miles, 6,000-foot elevation gain
Ross Lake Via Diablo Lake
Gorge Overlook
Lake Chelan Area
Purple Pass Hiking Loop: 27 miles, 5,300-foot elevation gain
Rainbow Lake Trail: 11.5 miles, 3,100-foot elevation gain
Twisp Pass (Dagger Lake) Trail: 12.3 miles, 6,000-foot elevation gain
McGregor Mountain Trail: 16 miles, 6,200-foot elevation gain
Camping and Lodging
Backcountry camping abounds in the quiet, wooded nooks, but obtaining a permit can pose a real challenge. Instead, many visitors opt into visiting one of the five car campgrounds operated by the NPS in the North Cascades. Each campground within the park is notably busy, especially on sunny weekends, but the proximity to adventure and family-friendly nature of almost every last campground in the park simply can't be beat. Plan to arrive early and on Thursday if you plan to spend the weekend—most sites are first-come, first-served.
Hozomeen Campground: Walk-in only access November to mid-May.
Gorge Lake Campground: Open year round, no water, services, or fees.
Newhalem Creek Campground: Spacious, no hookups, restrooms with flush toilets. 13 campsites and two group sites.
Colonial Creek Campground: On-site amphitheater with programs, near Diablo Lake. 42 campsites and one group site.
Goodell Campground: Smaller, quieter than Colonial Creek. 19 campsites and two large group sites.
White River Falls Campground: Free, five sites, no potable water, not suitable for RVs.
Grasshopper Meadows Campground: Free, five sites, no potable water, not suitable for RVs.
Napeequa Crossing Campground: Free, five sites, no potable water, not suitable for RVs.
Bullion Campground: Boat-in camping.Two small sites, backcountry permit required
Harlequin Campground: Boat-in camping. A great family campground.
Stehekin Lodging
Weaver Point: Boat-in camping, treated water, access to Stehekin River Trail.
Purple Point: Boat-in camping, short walk to campsites, treated water and flush toilets.
Manly Wham: Boat-in camping, lakeshore camp near Bridal Veil Falls.
Flick Creek: Boat-in camping, camp has access to the Lakeshore Trail.
Sitting on the southern side of Ross Lake, Ross Lake Resort provides cabin-style accommodation from mid-June through October. A stay at the resort requires planning ahead, as reservations must be made one year in advance. The resort is not accessible by road, so getting there involves either a hike or taking a boat and truck from Diablo Lake. There is no restaurant or store on site, and guests must bring their own food. Pots, pans, electricity, tableware, and a propane grill are provided. Pets are not allowed at the resort. Reservations can be made on their website or by calling 206.386.4437.
Located on the north end of Lake Chelan, the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin has standard rooms available mid-May through mid-October and cabins that are available year round, although guests must bring their own food and be prepared for cold weather in the off season. The lodge is not accessible by road. Guests can either take a ferry ride across Lake Chelan or hike in. During the summer season, a general store and full service restaurant operate daily. Pets are allowed in designated rooms, although a $50 pet deposit is required. Reservations can be made on their website or by calling 509.682.4494
This behemoth mass of earth effectively forms a climactic barrier to the wet weather systems that are borne in the Pacific Ocean and slowly move eastward. As a result, the region sees impressive rainfall. The Diablo Dam on the Skagit River is home to a measuring station that consistently records over 70 inches annually. Thankfully, sunny days still abound in the height of the summer months, and you can even catch one during the rainy season with careful planning.
Heavy moisture falls as snow as elevation climbs, so be sure to keep a close eye on local reports if you plan to enter the alpine in the shoulder seasons—even in the late spring, snow can persist long after it has melted away at lower elevations.
As is the case with most national parks, pets are prohibited in most areas of the park. This is to protect wildlife and preserve wilderness opportunities for other visitors. The exceptions to this policy are notable, however, and give visitors more options to experience the park with pets than they can enjoy in most other national parks. Leashed pets are allowed within 50 feet of a roadway, along the Pacific Crest Trail, and within both the Ross Lake National Recreation Area and the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
National Park Pass
Stunning scenery. Remote backcountry. Relatively light crowds. Wild.
Some areas are difficult to access. Seasonal access.
Geologically significant
Campgrounds + Campsites
Flushing toilets
Boat ramp(s)
Old-growth forest
Big Game Watching
Newhalem Creek Campground
Ross Lake National Recreation Area, North Cascades National Park
Brandon Fralic
Goodell Creek Campground + Group Sites
Thornton Lakes Trail + Trappers Peak
Gorge Lake Campground
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pa2a.org » The Think Tank » General Politics » National Politics » [They] Can Bass AWB with America's Help
[They] Can Bass AWB with America's Help
rmagill
City / State: Lehigh Valley, PA
From http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/...tion-with/:
Quote: David Plouffe, a senior adviser for President Obama, acknowledged the president’s gun-control proposals will need public support to pass in Congress and said the White House will try to “enlist” Americans in the debate through its newly formed, grassroots advocacy group.
“We are trying to enlist the American people in these debates,” Plouffe said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” “The only way change is going to really happen and make progress is with the American people. … They need to be involved at the center of this and pushing here.”
Quote: Republicans on Sunday were less optimistic about Congress passing sweeping legislation.
Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso said Obama’s proposals won’t even get a full Senate vote.
Barrasso told CNN’s “State of the Union” that Democrats seeking re-election in a conservative state would not give their support.
“I don’t think Sen. Harry Reid even brings it to the Senate floor because he has six Democrats up for election in two years in states where the president received fewer than 42 percent of the votes,” he said.
Supporters of more gun-control legislation also will face strong opposition from gun-rights advocacy groups, particularly the National Rifle Association.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/...z2IYcCS9rb
Slightly different tune from the Left than I am used to hearing. I think this is gong to get really ugly, but that it will literally come down to which side's grass-roots efforts are more effective...
It's going to be a long, hard fight for us, but it looks like the left is cracking at least a little!
Good work and thanks to everyone that is politically active! Keep it up and let's try to get more people involved! Let's show this administration what Americans really think about loosing more rights!
IANAL
Magill Training; GOA; NRA; NRA Discount Memberships
01-20-2013, 06:59 PM (This post was last modified: 01-20-2013, 07:00 PM by Sharkey.)
Still preaching from bottom to top ..... I just got finish talking to my Committeemen He is Pro 2a and said he will pass this on ... he said I was the first to talk to him on this subject ...... He is gonna talk to the Mayor,Joseph DiGirolamo (pro 2a) to his brother PA State Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (NRA A+) who knows they may not put one loud voice and think it's many ...... It with atleast start conversations I hope ......
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Thats the Grass Roots stuff we need to do ........
Contact your reps and lets stand in front of the NRA
Sharkey, proud to be a member of pa2a.org since Sep 2012. ........
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Delayed onset muscle soreness — topic summary example
Paul Ingraham • Nov 7, 2016 ARCHIVEDMicroblog posts are archived and rarely updated. In contrast, most long-form articles on PainScience.com are updated regularly over the years (see updates page).
I’m continuing to produce carefully crafted article summaries (as announced in a recent blog post). I’m also continuing to find it crazy challenging and satisfying. It’s like taking a crash course in my own content. With each one, I feel more certain that these mini articles-within-articles are genuinely a great service to readers and to me: writing them forces me to refine my overall comprehension of a topic.
Anyhoo, after boasting about the first batch of 40 summaries a couple weeks ago, I started in on some of the trickier ones — with many dozens to go — and I’ll share some of the most interesting ones as I work.
Today’s example is the topic summary for delayed-onset muscle soreness, a topic full of intriguing details, and the hardest yet to condense. There’s a lot more detail (and citations) in the full article — that’s the whole point, of course. This is 232 words summarizing eight thousand.
DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS), AKA “MUSCLE FEVER,” is the muscle pain and weakness that starts up to a day after unfamiliar exercise, peaking up to two days later. The strongest trigger is a lot of eccentric contraction (e.g. quadriceps while descending). DOMS is much weaker after the next workout, but the first bout can be so fierce that people avoid starting valuable exercise programs, especially strength training. It’s worse for some people due to genetic factors and other biological stresses (especially sleep trouble).
Medical science can’t explain DOMS, let alone treat it. Many athletes believe that massage helps, but that’s not what the evidence shows. And many take ibuprofen as prevention, but that doesn’t work either. Drugs will only take the edge off the pain. The only promising treatments are heat and Indian food (curcumin), but not confirmed.
DOMS is probably not caused by micro-trauma — a popular old idea — although it might be a mild form of “rhabdomyolysis,” which is caused by mucle proteins spilling into the blood. Some kind of “metabolic stress” may be a more likely culprit, and yet there is no clear link between DOMS and any specific biological marker (and definitely not lactic acid). There are even clues that DOMS is neurological. And it appears not to be inflammatory: evidence suggests that inflammation is actually what reduces DOMS as you continue to exercise. Mysterious indeed!
An article in Men’s Health by “Paul Ingraham” next post
How much evidence is enough?
This is the MICROBLOG: small posts about interesting stuff that comes up while I’m updating & upgrading dozens of featured articles on PainScience.com. Follow along on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. Sorry, no email subscription option at this time, but it’s in the works.
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Nature Inspired Poetry
"Nature is inspiring by habit — spontaneous not rehearsed, sometimes demure, sometimes pretentious," said award-winning photographer, Faith Bemiss, of Sedalia. "I often find that it provides enough poetry, music, drama and soul-healing to last many lifetimes — being able to capture this art with my camera is, without question, a quest I feel I was born with." http://www.newstribune.com/news/features/story/2019/jun/02/header-on-displayheadline-meet-award-winning-photographer-faith-bemiss/781287/
Free peace poetry eBook
The Poetry Posse 2019
The Year of the Poet project was the brain-child of Jamie Bond and William S. Peters, Sr. The original vision was to commit themselves to writing and publishing a book a month for the year of 2014. In further discussion the vision expanded to include the other Gifted & Talented Writers you see below. The objective is to bring the Poetry Community together with the various cross demographic representations found in Gender, Religion, Geography, Culture and Ethnicity. We hope you enjoy the myriad of perspectives represented here. Thank You, Inner Child Press International.
Gail Weston Shazor. This is a creative promise ~ my pen will speak to and for the world. Enamored with letters and respectful of their power, I have been writing for most of my life. A mother, daughter, sister and grandmother I give what I have been given, greatfilledly. Author of An Overstanding of an Imperfect Love & Notes from the Blue Roof Lies My Grandfathers Told Me available at Inner Child Press.
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Albert ‘Infinite’ Carrasco. I'm a project life philanthropist, I speak about the non ethical treatment of poor ghetto people. Why? My family was their equal, my great grandmother and great grandfather was poor, my grandmother and grandfather, my mother and father, poverty to my family was a sequel, a traditional Inheritance of the subliminal. I paid attention to the decades of regression, i tried to make change, but when I came to the fork in the road and looked at the signs that read wrong < > right, I chose the left, the wrong direction, because of street life interactions a lot around me met death or incarceration. I failed myself and others. I regret my decisions, I can't reincarnate dead men, but I can give written visions in laymens. I'm back at that fork in the road, instead of it saying wrong or right, I changed it, now it says dead men < > life. Infinite poetry @lulu.com Alcarrasco2 on YouTube Infinite the poet on reverbnation Infinite Poetry http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/al-infinitecarrasco/infinite-poetry/paperback/product-21040240.html
Joseph L Paire’ aka Joe DaVerbal Minddancer is a quiet man, born in a time where civil liberties were a walk on thin ice. He's been a victim of his own shyness often sidelined in his own quest for love. He became the observer, charting life's path. Taking note of the why, people do what they do. His writings oft times strike a cord with the dormant strings of the reader. His pen the rosined bow drawn across the mind. He comes full-frontal or in the subtlest way, always expressing in a way that stimulate the senses. www.facebook.com/joe.minddancer
Caroline 'Ceri Naz' Nazareno born in Anda, Pangasinan known as a ‘poet of peace and friendship’, is a multi-awarded poet, journalist, editor, publicist, linguist, educator, and women’s advocate. Graduated cum laude with the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education, specialized in General Science at Pangasinan State University. Ceri have been a voracious researcher in various arts, science and literature. She volunteered in Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, TELUS World Science, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Vancouver Aquarium. She was privileged to be chosen as one of the Directors of Writers Capital International Foundation ( WCIF ), Member of the Poetry Posse, one of the Board of Directors of Galaktika ATUNIS Magazine based in Albania; the World Poetry Canada and International Director to Philippines; Global Citizen’s Initiatives Member, Association for Women’s rights in Development ( AWID ) and Anacbanua. She has been a 4th Placer in World Union of Poets Poetry Prize 2016, Writers International NetworkCanada ‘’Amazing Poet 2015’’, The Frang Bardhi Literary Prize 2014 (Albania), the sair-gazeteci or Poet-Journalist Award 2014 (Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey) and World Poetry Empowered Poet 2013 (Vancouver, Canada).
Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo is a multi-awarded and an Internationally-Published Contemporary Author/Poet and a Professional Writer / Creative Writer / Feature Writer / Journalist / Travel Writer from the Philippines. She has 2 published books, "Seasons of Emotions" (UK) and "Inner Reflections of the Muse", (USA). Elizabeth is also a coauthor to more than 60 international anthologies in the USA, Canada, UK, Romania, India. She is a Contributing Editor of Inner Child Magazine, USA and an Advisory Board Member of Reflection Magazine, an international literary magazine. She is a member of the American Authors Association (AAA) and PEN International. Web links: Facebook Fan Page https://free.facebook.com/ElizabethEsguerraCastillo Google Plus https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ElizabethCastillo
Tzemin Ition Tsai (蔡澤民博士) was born in Taiwan, Republic of China, in 1957. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and two Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering. He is an associate professor at the Asia University (Taiwan), editor of “Reading, Writing and Teaching” academic text. He also writes the long-term columns for Chinese Language Monthly in Taiwan. He is a scholar with a wide range of expertise, while maintaining a common and positive interest in science, engineering and literature member. He has won many national literary awards. His literary works have been anthologized and published in books, journals, and newspapers in more than 40 countries and have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
Ashok K. Bhargava is a poet, writer, community activist, public speaker, management consultant and a keen photographer. Based in Vancouver, he has published several collections of his poems: Riding the Tide, Mirror of Dreams, A Kernel of Truth, Skipping Stones, Half Open Door and Lost in the Morning Calm. His poetry has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. Ashok is a Poet Laureate and poet ambassador to Japan, Korea and India. He is founder of WIN: Writers International Network Canada. Its main objective is to inspire, encourage, promote and recognize writers of diverse genres, artists and community leaders. He has received many accolades including Nehru Humanitarian Award for his leadership of Writers International Network Canada, Poets without Borders Peace Award for his journeys across the globe to celebrate peace and to create alliances with poets, and Kalidasa Award for creative writings.
Shareef Abdur-Rasheed, AKA Zakir Flo was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His education includes Brooklyn College, Suffolk County Community College and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He is a Veteran of the Viet Nam era, where in 1969 he reverted to his now reverently embraced Islamic Faith. He is very active in the Islamic community and beyond with his teachings, activism and his humanity. Shareef’s spiritual expression comes through the persona of "Zakir Flo" . Zakir is Arabic for "To remind". Never silent, Shareef Abdur-Rasheed is always dropping science, love, consciousness and signs of the time in rhyme. Shareef is the Patriarch of the Abdur-Rasheed Family with 9 Children (6 Sons and 3 Daughters) and 41 Grandchildren (24 Boys and 17 Girls). For more information about Shareef, visit his personal FaceBook Page at : https://www.facebook.com/shareef.abdurrasheed1 https://zakirflo.wordpress.com
Kimberly Burnham. Find yourself in the pattern. As a 28-year-old photographer, Kimberly Burnham appreciated beauty. Then an ophthalmologist diagnosed her with a genetic eye condition saying, "Consider life, if you become blind." She discovered a healing path with insight, magnificence, and vision. Today, 33 years later, a poet and neurosciences expert with a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Kimberly's life mission is to change the global face of brain health. Using health coaching, Reiki, Matrix Energetics, craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and energy medicine, she supports people in their healing from brain, nervous system, and chronic pain issues. As managing editor of Inner Child Magazine, Kimberly's 2019 project is peace, language, and visionary poetry with her recently published book, Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health Program. http://www.NerveWhisperer.Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyburnham
Jackie Davis Allen, otherwise known as Jacqueline D. Allen or Jackie Allen, grew up in the Cumberland Mountains of Appalachia. As the next eldest daughter of a coal miner father and a stay at home mother, she was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. Her siblings, in their own right, are accomplished, though she is the only one, to date, that has discovered the gift of writing. Graduating from Radford University, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Education, she taught in both public and private schools. For over a decade she taught private art classes to children both in her home and at a local Art and Framing Shop where she also sold her original soft sculptured Victorian dolls and original christening gowns. She resides in northern Virginia with her husband, taking much needed get-aways to their mountain home near the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place that evokes memories of days spent growing up in the Appalachian Mountains. A lover of hats, she has worn many. Following marriage to her college sweetheart, and as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, tutor, artist, writer, poet and crafter, she is a lover of art and antiques, surrounding herself, always, with books, seeking to learn more. In 2015 she authored Looking for Rainbows, Poetry, Prose and Art, and in 2017, Dark Side of the Moon. Both books of mostly narrative poetry were published by Inner Child Press and were edited by hulya n. yilmaz.
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Teresa E. Gallion was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and moved to Illinois at the age of 15. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Illinois Chicago and received her master’s degree in Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She retired from New Mexico state government in 2012. She moved to New Mexico in 1987. While writing sporadically for many years, in 1998 she started reading her work in the local Albuquerque poetry community. She has been a featured reader at local coffee houses, bookstores, art galleries, museums, libraries, Outpost Performance Space, the Route 66 Festival in 2001 and the State of Oklahoma’s Poetry Festival in Cheyenne, Oklahoma in 2004. She occasionally hosts an open mic. Teresa’s work is published in numerous Journals and anthologies. She has two CDs: On the Wings of the Wind and Poems from Chasing Light. She has published three books: Walking Sacred Ground, Contemplation in the High Desert and Chasing Light. Chasing Light was a finalist in the 2013 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards. The surreal high desert landscape and her personal spiritual journey influence the writing of this Albuquerque poet. When she is not writing, she is committed to hiking the enchanted landscapes of New Mexico. You may preview her work at http://bit.ly/1aIVPNq or http://bit.ly/13IMLGh
Hulya N. Yilmaz. A retired Liberal Arts professor, hülya n. yılmaz [sic] is Co-Chair and Director of Editing Services at Inner Child Press International, and a literary translator. Her poetry has been published in an excess of sixty anthologies of global endeavors. Two of her poems are permanently installed in TelePoem Booth, a nation-wide public art exhibition in the U.S. She has shared her work in Kosovo, Canada, Jordan and Tunisia. hülya has been honored with a 2018 WIN Award of British Colombia, Canada. She is presently working on three poetry books and a short-story collection. hülya finds it vital for everyone to understand a deeper sense of self and writes creatively to attain a comprehensive awareness for and development of our humanity. hülya n. yılmaz, Ph.D. Writing Web Site hulyanyilmaz.com Editing Web Site hulyasfreelancing.com
Alicja Maria Kuberska. Awarded Polish poetess, novelist, journalist, editor. She was born in 1960, in Świebodzin, Poland. She now lives in Inowrocław, Poland. In 2011 she published her first volume of poems entitled: “The Glass Reality”. Her second volume “Analysis of Feelings”, was published in 2012. The third collection “Moments” was published in English in 2014, both in Poland and in the USA. In 2014, she also published the novel - “Virtual roses” and volume of poems “On the border of dream”. Next year her volume entitled “Girl in the Mirror” was published in the UK and “Love me” , “(Not )my poem” in the USA. In 2015 she also edited anthology entitled “The Other Side of the Screen”. In 2016 she edited two volumes: “Taste of Love” (USA), “Thief of Dreams” ( Poland) and international anthology entitled “ Love is like Air” (USA). In 2017 she published volume entitled “View from the window” (Poland). She also edits series of anthologies entitled “Metaphor of Contemporary” (Poland) Her poems have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines in Poland, the USA, the UK, Albania, Belgium, Chile, Spain, Israel, Canada, India, Italy, Uzbekistan, Czech Republic, South Korea and Australia. She was a featured poet of New Mirage Journal ( USA) in the summer of 2011. Alicja Kuberska is a member of the Polish Writers Associations in Warsaw, Poland and IWA Bogdani, Albania. She is also a member of directors’ board of Soflay Literature Foundation.
Swapna Behera is a bilingual contemporary poet, author, translator and editor from Odisha, India .She was a teacher from 1984 to 2015 . Her stories, poems and articles are widely published in National and International journals, and ezines, and are translated into different national and International languages. She has penned four books. She was conferred upon the Prestigious International Poesis Award of Honor at the 2nd Bharat Award for Literature as Jury in 2015, The Enchanting Muse Award in India World Poetree Festival 2017, World Icon of Peace Award in 2017, and the Pentasi B World Fellow Poet in 2017.. She is the recipient of Gold Cross Of Wisdom Award ,the medal for The Best Teachers of the World from World Union of Poets in 2018, and The LIfe time Achievement Award ,The Best Planner Award, The Sahitya Shiromani Award, ATAL BiHARI BAJPAYEE AWARD 2018, Ambassador De Literature Award 2018 .She is the Ambassador of Humanity by Hafrikan Prince Art World Africa 2018 and an official member of World Nation’s Writers Union ,Kazakhstan2018. At present she is the manager at Large, Planner and Columnist of The Literati, the administrator of several poetic groups ,the member of the Special Council of Five of World Union of Poets and the Cultural Ambassador of Inner Child Press U.S.
Eliza Segiet. After earning a Master's Degree in Philosophy at the Jagiellonian University in Krakaw, Poland, Eliza Segiet proceeded with her post-graduate studies in the fields of Cultural Knowledge, Penal Revenue and Economic Criminal Law, Arts and Literature and Film and Television Production in the Polish city, Lodz. With specific regard to her creative writings, the author describes herself as being torn in her passion for engaging in two literary genres: Poetry and Drama. A similar dichotomy from within is reflected on Segiet’s own words about her true nature: She likes to look at the clouds, but she keeps both of her feet set firmly on the ground. The author describes her worldview as being in harmony with that of Arthur Schopenhauer: "Ordinary people merely think how they shall 'spend' their time; a man of talent tries to 'use' it".
William S. Peters, Sr. Bill’s writing career spans a period of over 50 years. Being first Published in 1972, Bill has since went on to Author in excess of 40 additional Volumes of Poetry, Short Stories, etc., expressing his thoughts on matters of the Heart, Spirit, Consciousness and Humanity. His primary focus is that of Love, Peace and Understanding! Bill says . . . I have always likened Life to that of a Garden. So, for me, Life is simply about the Seeds we Sow and Nourish. All things we “Think and Do”, will “Be” Cause and eventually manifest itself to being an “Effect” within our own personal “Existences” and “Experiences” . . . whether it be Fruit, Flowers, Weeds or Barren Landscapes! Bill highly regards the Fruits of his Labor and wishes that everyone would thus go on to plant “Lovely” Seeds on “Good Ground” in their own Gardens of Life! to connect with Bill, he is all things Inner Child www.iaminnerchild.com Personal Web Site www.iamjustbill.com
Featured Poets: Katarzyna Brus-Sawezuk, Sahaj Sabharwal, Iwu Jeff, Mohamed Abdel Aziz Shmeis. Free eBook.
Global words for peace and brain health
Yuit—"Qinuite", "Qinuitneq" (peace), "Sanqegg" (to be at peace)—Alaska, US, Russia, Arctic.
Gwich'in (gwi), Gwichya Gwich'in—"Tsinehdan" (peace), "Nan kak tsinehdan gooli’" (let there be peace on earth), "Tsinehdan ginlii" (they are at peace), "Tsinehdan goo'aii" (it is peaceful), "Tsinehdanh goo'eih" (peaceable) —Alaska.
Gwichya Gwich'in—"Tsinehdanh" (peace), "Tsinehdanh goo'eih" (peaceable, literally peace there is) —Alaska.
Teetl'it Gwich'in—"Tsinehdanh" (peace), "Tsinehdanh zhit gwindành'" (peaceable, quiet, literally quiet in she live) —Alaska.
Nanai (gld) or Нанай—"Nomoȟon" / номохон (peace) or мир / Mir—Russian Federation.
Relationship Between Alaska and Siberian Populations - Genes, Language and Poetry
From a study on the genetic structure of circumpolar populations of Alaska, Siberia, and the Aleutian Archipelago from 1977 to present comes this research, "DNA fingerprints, and nonrecombining Y-chromosome markers, this research demonstrated the close genetic affinities among the Siberian and the Native American indigenous groups. A total of 11 inhabited islands from the Aleutian Archipelago were sampled and based on mtDNA sequences was shown to cluster tightly with Siberian Eskimo and Chukchi populations. Evidence of genetic drift through founder effect was demonstrated on Bering Island, where the D2 haplotype was fixed. Genetic discontinuity based on mtDNA was shown through SAMOVA between Kamchatkan and Aleut populations. An intimate relationship between geography and genetics through Mantel tests was observed for both Siberia and the Aleutian Islands. The genetic structure of the populations of the Aleutian Archipelago most closely approximates the isolation-by-distance model." - Crawford, M. H. (2007). "Genetic structure of circumpolar populations: a synthesis." Am J Hum Biol 19(2): 203-217.
May's volume of The Year of the Poet is here. The theme is Asian indigenous languages which normally I always write on about the theme in my poetry but this month I messed up and wrote on next months theme which focuses on the indigenous languages of the circumpolar people. Enjoy.
Reminiscence Poetry, Cognition and Dementia
A 2017 study examined the relationship between personal characteristics and attendance, engagement, sleep, and mood outcomes of persons with dementia participating in group activities. "The purpose of this study is to examine which persons with dementia benefit most from group interventions. Sixty-nine persons with dementia were observed by research and therapeutic recreation staff during 10 types of group activities (reading aloud with discussion, choral-singing, baking, creative storytelling, brain games, active games, exercise, reminiscence poetry, holiday newsletter, and holiday discussions) on multiple outcomes (attendance duration, sleep, engagement, active participation, attitude, and positive mood).
Many of the personal characteristics were significantly correlated with the outcomes. Cognitive function was the most consistent predictor of all outcomes. Personal characteristics, particularly cognitive function, can predict the responses of persons with dementia during group activities."
- Cohen-Mansfield, J. (2017). "Activity groups for persons with dementia: Personal predictors of participation, engagement and mood." Psychiatry Res 257: 375-380.
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Poetry Helps Nursing Students Express Emotions
Poetry can help increase confidence and emotional balance in students. A recent study noted, "Non-traditional students entering nursing programmes at university often experience difficulties with the academic literacy requirements of their courses, in particular academic and reflective writing. Levels of student anxiety may also be affected by other issues including the pressures of managing work, family and study commitments."
A university based in the South East of England studied 25 Health Sciences students and found, ."the experience of writing poetry challenging at first, but ultimately rewarding. Compared with writing more formal academic reflections, many students valued the opportunity to express their emotions and experiences more freely. Analysis of the student poems also revealed a rich bank of data relating to key professional themes and students' lived experiences."
"Poetry writing helps students to develop writing craft and reflective skills. It encourages students to articulate often complex emotions associated with their professional worlds, thereby providing invaluable insights into the everyday lives of healthcare workers."
- Cronin, C. and C. Hawthorne (2019). "'Poetry in motion' a place in the classroom: Using poetry to develop writing confidence and reflective skills." Nurse Educ Today 76: 73-77.
Poets of the 2019 Inner Child Poetry Posse, featured in The Year of The Poet: Gail Weston Shazor, Albert ‘Infinite’ Carrasco, Joe DaVerbal Minddancer, Caroline 'Ceri Naz' Nazareno, Elizabeth Castillo, Tezmin Ition Tsai, Ashok K. Bhargava, Shareef Abdur–Rasheed, Kimberly Burnham, Jackie Allen, Teresa E. Gallion, Hulya N. Yilmaz, Alicja Maria Kuberska, Swapna Behera, Eliza Segiet, William S. Peters, Sr. March Featured Poets: Enesa Mahmić, Shurouk Hammoud, Sylwia K. Malinowska, Anwer Ghani
March Featured Poets: Enesa Mahmić, Shurouk Hammoud, Sylwia K. Malinowska, Anwer Ghani.
The Benefits of Combining Poetry and Yoga
Poetry and Yoga
"Poetic autoethnography provides a research methodology to explore yoga as a mind-body intervention that creates sanctuary. Using this qualitative method and retrieving data from my personal journals, daily workout journals, experiences as a lesbian-identified participant in yoga classes, and yoga instructor, I turn the research lens on myself in order to examine my sociological life story. At a critical time in my life when I was struggling with the fragmentation, anxiety, and despair resulting from dealing with homophobia in a heteronormative world, yoga provided sanctuary for me. My yoga practice increased my self-efficacy, providing transferable techniques for finding refuge within myself, irrespective of the adversity I was facing in my life. Places of sanctuary are critical for members of minority groups who often face marginalization and oppression, which compromise their well-being." - Myers, K. (2017). "Yoga as Sanctuary: A Valuable Mind-Body Intervention for the Lesbian Community." Int J Yoga Therap 27(1): 15-24. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29131739
Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, A Daily Brain Health Program
Poets of the 2019 Inner Child Poetry Posse, featured in The Year of The Poet: Gail Weston Shazor, Albert ‘Infinite’ Carrasco, Joe DaVerbal Minddancer, Caroline 'Ceri Naz' Nazareno, Elizabeth Castillo, Tezmin Ition Tsai, Ashok K. Bhargava, Shareef Abdur–Rasheed, Kimberly Burnham, Jackie Allen, Teresa E. Gallion, Hulya N. Yilmaz, Alicja Maria Kuberska, Swapna Behera, Eliza Segiet, William S. Peters, Sr. Featured Poets: Marek Lukaszewicz, Aida G. Roque, Bharati Nayak, Jean-Jacques Fournier.
Soul to Soul: Poems, Prayers and Stories to End a Yoga Class
Gail Weston Shazor. This is a creative promise ~ my pen will speak to and for the world. Enamored with letters and respectful of their power, I have been writing for most of my life. A mother, daughter, sister and grandmother I give what I have been given, greatfilledly. Author of "An Overstanding of an Imperfect Love" & Notes from the Blue Roof Lies My Grandfathers Told Me available at Inner Child Press.
Peace Poets Publish The Year of The Poet
We are an international group of poets from countries like the United States, Canada, Polands, Turkey, China, Jordan, India, Lebanon and more. We are starting on our sixth year as a collective publishing a book of poetry every month for the last 60 months. We are also diverse in our religious affiliations and practices. Each year there is a cover theme. There have been flowers, trees, gems and birds. Last year, we focus each monthly volume on a society and culture including Maori (December), Highlands Scots, Nez Perce, Oceania, Northern Africa and more.
We feel that our poetry creates understanding, improved relationships and international cooperation.
We would like to focus our poetry this year on indigenous languages, growing awareness of the value of linguistic and cultural diversity, learning from those who are different and appreciating our similarities.
The Inner Child Poetry Posse writes a volume of The Year of The Poet each month with different themes and would like to designate the indigenous languages as the theme for 2019 William S. Peters, Sr. is the founder and leader of the collective and many of us are award winning poets who have presented at International poetry events.
Here is a list of the Inner Child Press Poetry Posse Poets who have been involved over the years (the asterisk indicates how many years the person has been involved):
Jamie Bond **
Gail Weston Shazor ******
Albert ‘Infinite’ Carrasco ****
Siddartha Beth Pierce **
Janet P. Caldwell ***
June ‘Bugg’ Barefield *
Debbie M. Allen *
Tony Henninger **
Joe DaVerbal Minddancer *****
Robert Gibbons *
Neetu Wali *
Caroline 'Ceri Naz' Nazareno ****
Elizabeth Castillo ****
Jen Walls **
Alfreda Ghee **
Anna Jakubczak vel Ratty Adalan **
Bismay Mohanty *
Tezmin Ition Tsai **
Ashok K. Bhargava **
Shareef Abdur – Rasheed ******
Kimberly Burnham ******
Ann White **
Jackie Allen ******
Teresa E. Gallion ******
Katherine Wyatt *
Hulya N. Yilmaz ******
Keith Alan Hamilton **
Alan W. Jankowski **
Demetrios Trifiatis *
Nizar Sartawi ***
Alicia C. Cooper *
Hrisikesh Padhye *
Fahredin Shehu *
Faleeha Hassan **
Alicja Maria Kuberska **
Swapna Behera **
Eliza Segiet *
William S. Peters, Sr. ******
Each book features three guest poets from the International community and collective members are asked to write one poem directly related to the theme and two more on subjects of their choosing. The theme for 2019 has been designated to focus on indigenous languages in each of the following regions.
1. North American and Native Americans [Buy the Print Book or Download Free eBook]
2. South American Indigenous peoples and Mesoamerica
3. Caribbean Caribbean
4. Africa Central and West Africa
5. Asia Southeast Asia and Maritime Asia
6. Arctic Circumpolar
7. Africa Horn of Africa
8. Asia Southwest Asia and the Middle East
9. Caucasus Caucasus
10. Africa Nile Valley and North Africa
11. Asia Northern Asia, China, Japan, etc.
12. Australia Oceana
The Word For Peace in Many Languages
This list is constantly being updated. Language—"word" (peace)—Country. I am trying to make it as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Contact Kimberly Burnham with any questions, comments, corrections or additional words.
!Ora—"ǂxãĩ-b" (peace, to be peaceful) or "!nó" or "!nō" (to be quiet, silent)—South Africa.
Aari (aiw)— "Laqmi" (peace)—Ethiopia.
Abaluhya—"Omulembe" (peace) —Kenya.
Abar or Mungbam—"Bìmje" (peaceful) or "Bimbene" (peaceful) —Cameroon.
Abau—"Liwak marowhway" (peace)—Papua New Guinea.
Abaza—"Māmər"—Russia (Karachay-Cherkess Republic) and Turkey.
Abellen, Ayta—"Tana" (peace)—Philippines.
Abenaki (alg), Abnaki—"Olakamigenoka" (peace), "Okikiamgenoka", "Kamignokawôgan", "Wlakamigen" (peace)—Native American, Maine, USA, Montreal, Canada, North America.
Abenaki Penobscot, Aln8ba8dwaw8gan (abe), or Eastern Abenaki—"Wlakamigen" (peace) or "Čik" (calm, quiet)—North America.
Abkhaz or Abkhazian (abk)—"Aṭynčra" (peace) or "аҭынчра"—Caucasus and Georgia (Abkhaz Republic).
Abui (abz)—"Pendamai" (peace), "Amon" (calm), "Moku" (calm), "Rama" (calm) or "Dame" (peace)—Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara, Greater Alor, and Timor-Alor-Pantar).
Aceh, Achinese (ace) or Acehnese—"Mayget" (peace) or "Damien"—Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Achaemenid Elamite (elx)—"Gu-gu" (peace) or "Gugu" (peace)—Elamite Empire, Ancient Near East, Middle East.
Achagua (aca) or Achawa, Ajagua, Achugua, and Xagua—"Sáictaque'e" (peace) or "Sáictacta" (peace)—Eastern Colombia.
Aché (guq)—Krɨ̃ba rõma (peace), "Kra gatu", or "ɨ praru gatu" (calm (of the sea) —Paraguay.
Achuar-shiwiar (acu)—Angkan pengker nintimratin (peace) —Peru.
Adyghe (ady), Adygean, Adyghabze, адыгэбзэ, or Adygei—"Rупсэху" (peace) or "Rупсэф" or "мамырныгъ"—North-west Caucasus Russia.
Afar—"Salaamata" (peace)—Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Afrikaans—"Vrede" (peace)—South Africa.
Aghul (agx), Агульско-русский словарь, Aghul-ch'al, Agiul Shui. Autonym. агъул, Aġul, агъул чӀал , Ağul ҫ̇al,—"Islahwel" / "ислахІвел" (peace), "Islakhivel" (peace), "Sakin" (calm), "Sekinwel" / "секинвел" (peace), "Sekinvel" (peace), "иджеф прил хороший" (good), "идже прил хороший" (good), "Idzhef" (good)—Russia.
Aghul (Koshan dialect)—"Awadušas" or "авадушас" (peace) or "Avadushas" (peace) or "Idzhed" (good) or "Sakin" (calm)—Southern Dagestan, Russia and Azerbaijan.
Aguaruna—"Ag'kan" (peace), "Epegtuniajum" (peace), "Mijámu" (calm)—Peru (Marañon River area)
Agutaynen (agn)—"Kaoyan" (goodness; well-being; peace)—Philippines.
Ainu—"Apunno" (peace)—Japan.
Äiwoo (nfl)—"Väkolooli" (make peace), "Meloo" (peaceful) or "Wâmeloo" (make peace)—Reef-Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands.
Ajië, Bakla,Beki, Wai, and A’jie—"Ta" (peace)—New Caledonia, Oceania
Ajja, Aja, or Ajagbe—"Fafá" (cold, peaceful, peace, shading), "Ŋcifafa" (peace), "Fɛɛ" (willingly, easily, peacefully),- Benin, a small country in Africa.
Ajyininka Apurucayali—"Kamiitha"—Peru.
Akan—"Asmomdwoe" (peace)—West Africa.
Akawaio (ake)—Ereuta (peace) "Tʉusewankamai'" (peace), or Iꞌnɨꞌpanʉkʉ pɨꞌ teꞌsan (make peace)—Guyana (Mazaruni River), Venezuela (Bolivar State), Brazil (Roraima State).
Akkadian—"Salmu" (peace)—Mesopotamia (extinct).
Akoose (bss) —"Nsaŋ" (peace) or "Ne nsaŋ"—Cameroon
Alabama—"Ittimokla" (peace), "Utimokla" or "Innaaɬiilka" (peace), "Oolakano" (to be at peace, be friendly, be peaceful)—Native American, North America.
Alamblak (amp)—"Duka mmokfot" (peace, hope, forget, lack of worry, think crazy)—East Sepik, Papua New Guinea.
Albanian—"Paqe" (peace), "Páqja", "Pake" —Albania, Kosovo.
Alekano or Gahuku (gah)—"Hulu" (peace), "Zou" (peace), "Alémo zou live" (silence, make quiet, make peaceful), "Lipizeko" (peaceful, patient, calm), —Papua New Guinea (Eastern Highlands Province).
Algonquin—"Wâki Ijiwebis-I" (peace) or Waki Qiwebis—North America (Canada Quebec).
Alsatian (gsw)—"Fréda" (peace) or "Friede" (peace)—France (Alsace), Switzerland.
Alune (alp) —"Mise" or "Mise kai lomai" (peace)—Indonesia.
Amanab (amn) and Amanab (Naineri)—Afa sifakalig (peace)—Papua New Guinea (Sandaun Province).
Ambonese Malay—"Bakubae" (peace or damai) or "Dame" (peace) in Ambon Island in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
Amele (aey) or Amale, Huar, Jagahala, Haija—"Malol" (peace) or "Manin" (peace) "Tanaw-eʔ" (to make peace)—Madang, Papua New Guinea.
Amharic (amh), Kuchumba, Amarinya, Amharinya, and Amarigna—"Salam" (peace)—Ethopia, Israel and Egypt.
Ampeeli (Safeyoka dialect)—"Sɨmeho" (peace)—Papua New Guinea.
Ampeeli (Wojokeso dialect)—"Sɨmeho" (peace)—Papua New Guinea.
Ampeeli, Safeyoka, Angan, Ampele, Ambari—"Sɨmeho" (peace)—Papua New Guinea.
Ancient Greek—"Eirini" (peace)—Mediterranean (extinct) and liturgical.
Angave (aak) or Ankave—"Ayinɨ́ŋɨ́" (peaceful), "Maiwi" (peacefully, unconcerned, innocently, unaware, careless)—Papua New Guinea's Gulf Province.
Anglo Saxon, Old English—"Friþ", "Frið" (peace)—England (extinct).
Antillean Creole—"Lapé" (peace) or "La pé"—France (French Antilles) or Martinique.
Arabic -- Arabia, Middle East -- Salaam, Salam
Arabic —" صلاة من أجل السلام" (peace)—Middle East and Globally.
Arabic—"Salaam" (peace)—North Africa, Mideast, Central Asia, and liturgical.
Arabic, Gulf Arabic—"Salaam" (peace) —United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman.
Aragonese—"Patz" (peace)—Spain.
Aralle—"Kamasahkeang" (peace)—(Indonesian Tribal Language)
Aramaic, Syriac, Assyrian—"Shlamaa" (peace)—Iraq, Iran, Syria, and liturgical.
Aranda (are) or Langrev—"Urnere" (peace)—Lower Southern (Arunta) Australia.
Aranés (oci) or Aranese—"Patz" (peace) or "La Patz"—Spain, Europe.
Arapaho (arp) or Hinónoʼeitíít —"Neneenii3o'oneihnoo" (I am behaving well, peacefully), "Teneiitooneiht" (calm, quiet, virgin)—Native American
Arbëresh (Arbyresh)—"Pakjy", "Paqe" (peace)—Southern Italy.
Arifama-Miniafia—"Tufuw" (peace)—Papua New Guinea
Armenian (Eastern variety)
Armenian (hye) or Arménien, Hayeren—Khanhaghutyun" (peace), "Khaghaghoutyoun", "Khaghaghutiun", "Ashkharh" or "Xaġaġut'yun" / "խաղաղություն" (peace), "Xałałowt‘yown", "Han-gč̣im" (lie, rest) or "Han-gist" (tranquility), Աղոթք խաղաղության (prayer for peace)—Armenia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, and Azerbaijain.
Armenian (Western)
Armenian—"Khanhaghutyun" (peace), "Xaġaġut'yun" / խաղաղություն, "Xałałowt‘yown"—Armenia.
Arrernte, Eastern (aer)—"Mwarre" (peacable, good)—Alice Springs, Australia.
Assamese—"Sānti", "Shanti", "Ȟ̇ānti", "Nti" or "Xanti"—India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan
Assyrian (aij, aii), Neo Assyrian or Neo-Aramaic—"Šulmu" (welfare, safety, peace, prosperity)—Iran, North Iraq, Syria, Turkey. Armenia, and Israel.
Assyro-Babylonian—"šul-mu"—Ancient Semitic.language.
Asturian or Bable (asf)—"Paz" (peace, peace of mind)—Spain: Princedom of Asturias and Portugal.
Auhelawa—"Nuwadaumwali" (peace, calm heart, peaceful) or "Ebe"—Papua New Guinea.
Avañe'ẽ Guarani or Guaraní Paraguayo—"Py’a guapy" (peace) or "Ɨvɨ-tuporeʔɨ̃" (calm)—Paraguay
Avar—"Reqel" (peace)—Caucasus
Avestan—"Axšti" (peace)—Iran (extinct)
Ayautla Mazatec (vmy)—"Kjuaxiu" (peace)—Mexico, Mexican state of Oaxaca, in the town of San Bartolomé Ayautla.
Aymara or Ajmara—"Hacaña" (peace) or Qasiki (free; peaceful; tranquil)—Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil.
Ayta Abellen—"Tana" (peace)—Philippines
Azeri or Azerbaijani (azj) Quote— "Şöhratparastlik qurtaran yerdan da əmin amanliq başlaylr." (Peace begins just where ambition ends.)—Azerbaijan, Russian, Daghestan, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Turkey.
Azeri or Azerbaijani (azj) Quote— "Sülhü qoruyub saxlamaq onu qazanmaqdan daha asandır." (Better keep peace than make peace.)—Azerbaijan, Russian, Daghestan, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Turkey.
Azeri or Azerbaijani (azj)—"Sülh" (peace, armistice, truce, amicable, orderly), صولح , "Salh", "Solh" (peace, armistice, truce, amicable, orderly), "Barış", "Архајынлыг", "динҹлик", "дүнја", "сакитлик", "Cүлһ" or "Dünya", "Dinçlik" (peace), "Rahatlıq" (peace, calm, boon, quietude, cosiness, convenience, lull, quietness, quiescence, placidity, rest, quiet, comfort, serenity, repose, ease, facilitation, relief, amenity, facility, accommodation, improvement)—Azerbaijan, Russian, Daghestan, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Turkey.
Babylonian, a dialect of Akkadian—"šul-mu"—Ancient Semitic language.
Balanese (ban) or Basa Bali—"Damé", "Shanti", "Swasti" or "Rahayu"—Bali.
Balochi (bcc)—"Sala" (peace) and "Aman" (peace) or حیر/صلح or ایمنی or "Muhnt" (a share of stolen property restored to the owner as a peace offering)—Iran and Pakistan.
Bambam—"Kamasannangam penaba" (peace)—Indonesian Tribal Language.
Bambara—"Here", "Errébé" (peace)—Mali.
Bangi (Bobangi)—"Nyiee" (peace)—Congo.
Baoulé—"Ahoudjo hé" (peace) or "Dyra koa!" (keep calm)— Ivory Coast, Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa.
Barakhinei—"Pû" (peace)—a Conlang.
Bargam or Mugil (mlp)—"Tamaz" (peace, good time, offering, sacrifice)—Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
Bari (bfa)—"Fá'rana" (peace) or "Liòngit" (peace) or Yukan (peace, rest)—South Sudan. (Africa).
Basaa—"Sàn" (peace), "Nsaŋ" (peace)—Cameroon.
Bashkir—"Tınıslıķ" (peace)—Volga, Urals, Central Asia.
Basque—"Baké" (peace)—Spain, France.
Batak—"Pardamean" (peace)—Indonesia.
Bavarian (Bayrisch)—"Fridn" (peace)—Bavaria (Germany).
Belarusian (bel), Byelorussian, or беларуская—"Mir", "мір", "мир" (peace), "pakoj", "спакой", "spakój" (peace), "згода" / "zgoda" (peace)—Belarus.
Belarusian—"Mir", "Pakoj" (peace)—Belarus.
Bemba (bem or byi or bmy or bmb), Chibemba or IciBemba—"Mutende" (peace), "Mutenden" (peace), "Ukwikala mu" (peace), "Tondolo" (silently, calmly) —Northern Zambia, Zaïre, Congo-Kinshasha. Niger-Congo.
Bemba—"Mutenden", "Ukwikala mu" (peace)—Zambia.
Bena-bena or Benabena—"Fulu huseꞌna" (peace), "Fulunaꞌa" (peace), "Fulu hu'ehibe" (slow, unhurried, not in a rush, gentle, peaceful)—Papua New Guinea.
Bengali or Bangla—"Sānti", "Sainta", "Shanti", "Shaan-ti" (peace), "Abirōdha" or "Abirodha" (harmony, peace, accord, agreement, amity, friendliness)—Bangladesh and India (West Bengal, Tripura and Barak Valley).
Béti fang—Mvoay (peace) — Ivory Coast.
Bhojpuri (bho)—"Shānti" (peace), "Sānti" (peace), "Sakoon" (peace)—India (Uttar Pradesh), Mauritius, Nepal.
Bihari—"Śānti" শান্তি—Bangladesh and India.
Biloxi (bil) and Ofo—Toke (calm) or "Tokerti" (calm, no breeze stirring)—United States (Mississippi Valley).
Binisaya, Cebuano—"Kamingaw" (peace), "Pagdait" (peace)—Philippines.
Bisaya—"Kalinaw" (peace)—Brunei.
Bislama (bis) or Melanesian Pidgin English—"Natamata" (peace), "Pis" (peace, piece), "Temat" (peace)—Vanuatu, Melanasia.
Blackfoot (bla) or Siksiká—"Innaaissttiiya" or "Innaihtsi'iyi"—Canada and United States.
Bobo—"Makonakon" (peace)—Burkina Faso.
Bokmål, Norwegian (nob) or Standard Written Norwegian—Fred (peace), "Stillhet" (peace, tranquility, calm), "Ro i sinnet" (peace), "Fredelig" (calm)—Norway.
Boko—"Lumana", "Salama" (peace)—Benin, Nigeria.
Bosnian—"Mir" (peace), "Spokoj" (peace)—Bosnia
Brahui—"Âsûdaî" (peace)—Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
Breton, Brezhoneg—"Peoc'h", "Pèc'h" (peace)— Bretagne, France.
Bribri (bzd)—Se̱ne bë̀rë (peace) or Se̱rke bë̀rë (peace)—Costa Rica.
Bugis—"Marennui mennang" (peace)—Indonesian Tribal Language.
Bulgarian—"Mir" (peace), мир (mir), споко́йствие / spokójstvie (peace)—Bulgaria.
Buli—"Goom-jigi" (peace)—Ghana
Bulu (bjl)—"Mvo'e" (peace), "évovoé" (calm, tranquil), "Ngbwa" (peace, friendship alliance, friendliness, kindness)—Cameroon and Niger-Congo; Africa.
Burmese—"Nyein chan yay" (peace), "Nyeinjanyei" (peace), "Ngrim:hkyam:re" (peace)—Myanmar
Burushaski (bsk) or Burū́šaskī Hunza—"Aram" (peace), "Saláamn" (peace), "Sukóonny" (peace) or "Manókuradj" (peaceful, generous, gentle)—Northern Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Cadhinor—"Peos" —a Conlang of Almea.
Caglăll— "Pasc" [Pash] (peace) or "Pasc" [paʃ] (peace)—Conlang by a Chilean programmer.
Cajun French (Acadian, Kreyol Lwiziyen)—"Pé", "Lapé", "Trankil" (peaceful)—Louisiana (USA).
Canis—"Joorahssommòhzje" / Йюρaςςåmmåж (peace)—Conlang.
Capeverdian Creole—"Paz" (peace), Pas (peace)—Cape Verde Islands.
Caribe—"Sara'me" (peace) or "Panawa" (peace)—Venezuala, Suriname.
Carolinian—"Gúnnammwey" (peace)—Micronesia.
Casyeb nerwhip—“Peixahiac”, "Mir"—Asia.
Catalán (cat), Catalão, Català, Catalan-Valencian-Balear—"Pau" (peace), "Vèncer" (calm), "Calma" (calm), "Assossegat" (peaceful, motionless and calm; placid, easy, easygoing, leisurely, placid , quiet, smooth, still, tranquil, unruffled, not hurried or forced) —Catalonia, the Valencian Region, the Balearic Islands, the Franja (Fringe of Aragon), Andorra, Roussillon and Alghero (Sardinia).
Catanese or Catanès—"Paci" (peace)—Conlang (Adarian of Canalia).
Cayuga—"Odriyohsrędaˀǫh" (peace) or "Ganig}h[yo" (peaceful)—Ontario, Canada.
Cebuano—"Kalinaw", "Kahusayan" (peace)—Philippines (Central part).
Central Atlas Tamazight—"Talwit" (peace)—North Africa.
Central Tarahumara—"We kii'ri" (peace)—Mexico (Chihuahua)..
Cerma—"Kufĩɛŋo" (peace), "Yaafɛ̃lle" (peace)—Burkina Faso.
Chamorro (cha)—"Minaggen" (peace) or "Pås" (peace) or "Påsifiku" (Pacific, peaceful, peaceful state, peace) or "Åplåka" (make peace)—Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Champenois (Aube – Marne – Haute-Marne)—"Tocque mornicault" (peace), "Calme" or "Paix"—France and Belgium.
Chechen—"Mashar" / "Машар", "Maşar" (peace)—Chechnya (Caucasus).
Cherokee or Tsalagi—"Dohiyi" (peace) or "Nvwadóhiyada" (peace)—North America (Oklahoma).
Cheyenne (chy)—"Nanomonsetôtse" or "He'kotâhestôtse"—USA (Montana, Oklahoma).
Chicksaw (cic) -- "Nanna Ayya" (peace)-- Native American, North America (South Central Oklahoma)
Chiluba or Luba (lbk)—"Ndowe" (peace)—Zaire or Dem. Rep. Congo.
Chin or Zomi—"Nopsakna" (peace)—Myanmar and India.
Chinese - Wu Chinese (wuu) y˦tɕiu˦ɦo˨ t‘a˨˩dialect (wuu-007) —"t‘a˨˩ bɦeŋ˩ ˨" (peace), tɕ‘yɛ˦˧ ko˦˧(make peace), "tɕaŋ˦˧dɦeŋ˩˩" (calm)—Jiangsu south of Changjiang River, east of Zhenjiang, on Chongming Island, mouth of the Changjiang, and north of the Changjiang in the area around Nantong, Haimen, Qidong, and Qingjiang; Zhejiang Province south to Quzhou, Jinhua, and Wenzhou. Also in United States.
Chinese - Yue, Cantonese or Jyutping —"Peng on" 和平 or "Peng an" (peace), Wo ping / 和平 (peace)—Canton (Guangdong), Macau, and Hong Kong, China.
Chiquihuitlán Mazate (maq)—"Cjuajeya"—Mexico.
Choctaw - "Achukma" (peace) - North America.
Choctaw—"Nuktanla", "Yukpa" (peaceable, peaceful), "Na yukpa" (joy, joyfulman, pleasure, rejoicing, peace), "Achukma" (peace, good, well)—Native American language.
Chokwe or Cokwe - Ukulungunga (peace) - Angola, Congo.
Ch'ol or Tumbalá (cai)—"Ñʌch'chocoya" (peace), "ñʌch'tilels" (peace) or "ñʌch'tʌlel lac pusic'al" (peace)—Chiapas (Mexico).
Chontal or Tequistlatec—"Aylobaha Gafuleya—Mexico.
Chuang (Zhuang) - "Bingzan" (peace), "Bingz" (level, even, flat, peace) - Guangxi, China.
Chukchee—"Cumav" (peace) / "Цумав", "Унтэм" / "Untem", or "Amaravkėgyrgyn" / "Aмаравкэвагыргын"—Siberia.
Chukchi (Chukot) - "Cumav", "Цумав", "Untem", "Amaravkėgyrgyn" (peace) - Siberia.
Chuuk - "Kunammwey" (peace) - Truk.
Chuukese (chk)—"Kinamwe" (peace)—Micronesia.
Chuvash - "Tănăş", "тӑнӑҫ" (peace), тӑнӑҫлӑх (tănăşlăh), or тӗнче or "мир" and "mir" - Russia.
Cimbrian (Tzimbro, Tàuc') - "Bride", "Vride" (peace) - Trentino, Veneto (Italy).
Comanche - Tsumukikiatu (peace) -North America.
Comoran—"Amani" or "Salama"—Comoros, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
Coptic - "Hirīnī" (peace) - Egypt (extinct) and liturgical
Cornish - "Cres" (peace) - Cornwall (extinct)
Corsican (North)—"Pace" (peace)—Corsica (France).
Corsican (South)—"Paci" (peace)—Corsica (France).
Corsican—"Pace" or "Paci"—France (Corsica), Italy (Sardiania).
Cree, Alberta Cree—"Peyahtikeyimowin" (peace, after the war)—Alberta, Canada.
Cree—Wîtaskîwin" (peace, truce, alliance) or "Papayatik" (peace)—Native American language, North America.
Creole, Port Moresby Creole—"Gutpela Taim" (peace)—Papua New Guinea.
Cretan or Crétois—"Eiphnh" (peace), ειρήνη or "Irini"—Crete.
Crimean Tatar (crh)—"Sulh" (peace), "Barışıq" (peace) or "Tınçlıq" (peace)—Crimea.
Crio or Crioulo Creole or Portuguese Creole—"Pis" (peace)—Brazil.
Croate or Croatian—"Mir" (peace rest repose) or "Svijet" (peace) or "Počinak" or "Sklad" or "Sloga"—Croatia, Bosnie-Herzégovine.
Cuêzi, a Conlang—"Pēu" (peace, "Pu" (peace)—Conlang.
Cyrillic Russian—"мир" / "Mir" (peace), "спокојство", "спокој" (peace of mind), "миръ", "mirŭ" (peace)—Russia and Eastern Europe and Asia.
Czech, Čeština or Česky—"Pokoji" (peace), "Klid" (peace), "Mír" (peace)—Czech Republic.
Dagara or Dàgáárè (dga)—"Maaro" (peace) or "'Maaro" (peace)—Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger-Congo; Africa.
Dakota (dak)—"Wóda khota" (peace time, time of truce) or "Míʾogdasʾisʾe" (calm and shining)—North America.
Danish—"Fred" (peace),"Friður" (peace), "Vrede" (angry)—Denmark and Greenland.
Dari Persian, Afgan or Farsi—"Sulh" صلح "Ssulh" (peace), "Soola" (peace), "Sulha" (peace), صوله "Sola" (peace), "Sazi" (peacemaking) —Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Darja—"Esslama" (peace)—Algeria.
Dholuo—"Kue" (peace), “Kuo” (peace)— Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania.
Dinka—"Ador" (peace), “Dɔɔr” (peace)—Sudan.
Divehi—"Sulha" (peace)— Maldives.
Dogrib (dgr) or Na-dene—"Ts'èwhı̨ ts'ı̨ı̨wǫǫ" (peace), "Nakenahohtsî" (make peace)—Canada: Northwest Territories.
Dolenjsko —"Paks" (peace)—Conlang.
Doolomitian —"Pese" (peace)—Con.
Doriathrin—"Ēd" (feminine name, rest)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Drow—"Gre'as'anto" (peace)—Con.
Dschang or Yemba—"Mbw´né" (peace) —Cameroon.
Duala - "Musango" (peace) - Cameroon.
Dungan —"хәпин (həpin)" (peace)—China.
Dutch (Flemish)—"Vrede" (peace), "Rust" (peace), "Peis" (peace, archaic), "vrede met zichzelf" (peace of mind) —Belgium.
Dutch—"Vrede" (peace)", "Rust" (peace), "Peis" (peace, archaic), "Vrede met zichzelf" (peace of mind)—Netherlands, Belgium.
Dutch—"Vrede" (peace), "Rust" (peace), "Peis" (peace, archaic), "vrede met zichzelf" (peace of mind) —Netherlands, Belgium.
Dzongkha—"Gzhi-bde" (peace)—Bhutan.
Eastern Bolivian Guarani—"Yerovia" (peace) —Eastern Bolivia.
Eastern Bolivian Guarani—"Yerovia" (peace)—Eastern Bolivia.
Efik —"Emem" (peace)—Nigeria.
Egyptian—"Hetep" (peace), "Em hotep nefer weret" (very great peace, hello)—Egypt.
Egyptian—"Hetep" (peace)—Egypt.
Ekari (ekg), Mee, Ekagi, Kapauku—"Muka-Muka" (peace), "Mukamuka tai"( to be satisfied, to be happy or content, to make peace), "Kojaa" (slow, quiet, peaceful) —Indonesia.
Elfdalian or Övdalian—"Frið" (peace)—Älvdalen Municipality (Övdaln) in Northern Dalarna in central Sweden.
Emakhuwa—"Murettele" (peace), "Mwiwanana" (peace), "Amaani" (peace)—Mozambique.
Emberá - Northern Emberá or Embera del Norte—"Nekai" (peace), "Necai b̶ead̶ida", "Kĩrãipa" (peace), or "Paz" (peace)—Colombia, Panama.
Emberá Mʌ̃a—"Necai" (peace)—Colombia.
English - "Peace" (peace) - UK, Ireland, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, Caribbean, etc.
English—"Peace" (peace) —UK, Ireland, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, Caribbean, etc.
Eskimo—"Erkigsnek" (peace)—Native American (Greenland).
Esperanto—"Pace" (peace)—Constructed.
Estonian—"Rahu" (peace)—Estonia.
Ethiopian—”Selem”—Ethiopia.
Etruscan (ett)—"Pas" (peace) or "Pas fenvs a" (peace we bring to)—Italy (extinct).
Éwé, Évé, Gen, and Mina—"Ŋutifafa" (peace) or "Fáfá"—West Africa.
Ewondo—"Foè" (peace)— Cameroon.
Extremaduran—"Pas" (peace)—Western Spain.
Faeroese, Faroean, Faroese—"Fridur" (peace), "Friður" (peace)—Faroe Islands and Denmark.
Fanagolo—"Kutula" (peace)—South Africa.
Fang —"Mvoghé " (peace)— Gabon.
Farsi, Persian—" ﺢﻟﺻ / Sohl" (peace), “Ashtee” حلص “Sohl”—Iran.
Ferengi —"Kin" (peace)—Conlang.
Fijian—"Vakaçegu" (peace) —Fiji.
Fijian—"Vakaçegu" (peace)—Fiji.
Finnish—"Rauha" (peace), “Hiljaisuus”, “Mielenrauha” (peace of mind), “Rauhanrukous”—Finland, Sweden, Russia.
Flemish—"Påye" (peace), "Vreij" (peace), "Rust" (peace) or "Vrede" (peace)—Belgium.
Fon—"Fifâ" (peace), “Fífá” —Benin
Franco-Provençal —Pas (peace), Patz—France.
Franco-Provençal—"Pas" (peace)—France.
French—"Paix" (peace), Tranquillité (peace of Mind)—France, Belgium, Canada, Caribbean, West Africa, Polynesia, etc.
French, Old—"Pais" (peace)—France.
Friesch—"Fred" (peace), "Fretha", "Frethe", "Fretho", "Freda", "Grid" (peace)—Germany, Netherlands.
Frisian, Frysk (fry), Friesian sherland, Freese, Friesch—"Frede" (peace) or "Fred" (peace), "Frede fan 'e geast" (peace of mind), "Kalm) (calm), "Ienriedigens" (harmony, unanimity), "Fredich", "Freedsum" (peaceful), "freedsum" (peaceloving)—Frisian Islands in the North Sea, Germany, Netherlands
Frisian, Northern (frr), a language of Germany, North Frisian dialects are grouped into two main divisions: mainland and insular. Insular dialects are Sylt Frisian (Söl'ring), Föhr-Amrum Frisian (Fering/Öömrang), Heligolandic Frisian (Halunder).—"word" (peace)—Germany.
Frisian, Western Frisian, Frysk, a language of Germany—"Frede" (peace), "Frederjochter" (Justice of the Peace), "Nobelpriis foar de Frede" (Nobel Peace Prize), "Fredich", "Freedsum", "Stil" (peaceful), "Rêst" (peacefulness)—Germany, Netherlands.
Friulian (Frulan)—"Pâs" (peace), “Pac” (peace)—Friuli (Italy).
Fula (Falani)—"Jam" (peace)—Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, West Africa.
Fulfulde - Borgu Fulfulde (fue) or Borgu—"Jam"—Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria, Central-Eastern Nigerspoken in Cameroon. Chad. Nigeria. Sudan.
Fulfulde - Burkina Fulfulde, Burkina, Western Niger (four dialects: Jelgoore, Yaagaare, Gurmaare and Moosiire)—"Jam" (peace)—Burkina Faso and Western Niger.
Fulfulde (Pulaar/Pular/Fulani) —Jam (peace)—West Africa.
Fulfulde -Maasina Fulfulde (ffm) or Maasinankoore Fulfulde or Maasina—"Jam"—Mali, Niger, Congo.
Fulfulde -Pulaar Fulfulde or Pulaar—"Jam" (peace)—Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Central-Eastern Niger, Cameroon, Chad, and the Sudan.
Fulfulde—"Jam", Jojja (reconcile, adjust), "Jojjiiji (peace, reconciliations, harmony), "Jojjindidira" (make peace between, meidate), or "Hoolnaare (safety, peace, state of peacefulness, confidence)—Mali.
Ga—"Hejole " (peace)—Conlang.
Gaelic Scottish, Scots Gaelic or Gàidhlig (gla)—"Sìth" (peace) or "Saucht" (reconciled, at peace)—Scotland.
Gaelic Scottish, Scots Gaelic or Gàidhlig (gla)—"Sìth" (peace) or "Saucht" (reconciled, at ease, in peace, tranquility)—Scotland.
Gaelic-Irish —"Siochain" (peace), “Sith” (peace)—Ireland.
Gafuleya Chontal—"Aylobaha" (peace)—Mexico.
Galician (Gallegan)—"Paz" (peace)—Spain, Portugal.
Ganda—"Mirembe" (peace) —Niger, Congo.
Garifuna—"Darangilaü" (peace)—Honduras, Belize.
Gascon —"Patz" (peace)—Conlang.
Ge'ez—"Salam" (peace) —Ethiopia, Eritrea (liturgical).
Gen/Éwé/Mina—Dutifafa (peace) —West Africa.
Georgian—"Mšvidoba" (peace) —Georgia.
Georgian—“სიმშვიდე / Simšvide”, “მშვიდობა / mšvidoba”—Georgia.
German Low German—“Freden”, “Freed”, “Fräden”, “Frääd” (peace) —Germany
German—"Friede", "Frieden" (peace), “Ruhe” “Scheinfriede” (phoney, hollow)—Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Belgium.
Giha—"Amahoro" (peace) -Western Tanzania.
Gikuyu—“Thayu” (peace), “Ũhoro” (peace), “Horo” (peace)—Kenya.
Glagolitic Script—ⰿⰹⱃⱏ / Mirŭ) —Eastern Europe.
Gnomish—"Gwilm" (cessation, peace, peace, quiet, rest, quiet)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Gothic—"Gawairþi" (peace), “Friþu” (peace)—Central Europe (extinct).
Greek, Ancient—εἰρήνη (eiréne)—Ancient Greece
Greek, Modern—"Iríni / ειρήνη / Eirēnē” (peace), “Irene” (peace), “Eiphnh” (peace)—Greece, Cyprus.
Greek: ησυχία (el) f (isychía), γαλήνη (el) f (galíni), ηρεμία (el) f (iremía), ειρήνη (el) f (eiríni)
Greenlandic or Kalaallisut—Irqigsiniq, Er?igsine? (peace) eqqissineq, “Eqqisaqatigiineq”—Greenland.
Griko—"Filìa" (peace) —Puglia (Italy).
Guadeloupe Creole / Martinique Creole—"Pé" (peace) “Lapé “—Caribbean.
Guadeloupean Creole French (gcf)—"Pe" or "Lapé" (peace) or "Nofrap" (calm), "Ou pé komansé dékòlè" (you can start calm or you can calm down now)—Guadeloupe.
Guarani—Aprvé, Ñerane'i, Py'aguapy, “Moñera'ÿ” (peace)—Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil.
Guiana Creole (Kreyol) —"Lapè" (peace) —Caribbean.
Gujarati—"Shanti" (peace), "Śānti", "Shāntatā" (peace, calm), શાંતિ—India, Pakistan.
Gullah (Geechee) —"Peace" (peace)—Georgia / South Carolina Sea Islands (USA).
Guyanian creole—“La pé”—Guyana
Gwich'in (gwi)—"Tsinehdan" (peace)—Alaska.
Haida—Dláaya (is to be peaceful and calm)—North America (Canada: British Columbia; US: Alaska)
Haitian Creole (Kreyol) —"Lapè" (peace) —Caribbean.
Haka—"Remnak" (peace) dai zirziar in um caan; e.g. A great calm followed the storm = Thlichia kha dai zirziar in a ummi caan nih a hun zulh (calm), a dai; e.g. A calm night = A daimi zan—Myanmar
Hakka—和平 (fò-phìn)—China.
Halaka—Pegdub--
Hangaza—"Amahoro" (peace)—Tanzania.
Hausa (hua)—"Lafiya" (peace), Amana (peace), "Zaman lafiya" (peace), "Kwanciyar hankali" (peace), "Hakkure" (peace), "Lùmana" (peace), "Lùmaanàà" (peace), "Salamàà" (peace) or "Sálámȁ" (peace)—Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan and Togo.
Hausa—"Lùmaanàà", "Amana", "Lafiya", "Lùmana", "Salamàà", "Natsuwa" (peace) —Nigeria.
Hawaiian—"Maluhia" (peace), "Sipala" (peace), Malu (peace), “La’i” (peace)—Hawaii.
Hebrew—"Shalom" (peace), שלווה \ שַׁלְוָה שלמא , Š(ə)lāmāʾ—Israel and liturgical.
Herero or Otjiherero—"Ohange" (peace)—Southern Africa.
Hiligaynon (Ilongo)—"Paghidait" (peace)—Philippines.
Hindi—"Santi" (peace), “Shantih”, शांति “Śānti”, “Aman” (peace)—India, Nepal, Uganda, Suriname.
Hiri Motu—"Taim billong sikan" (peace) —Papua New Guinea.
Hmong—"Kev sib haum xeeb" (peace)—China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand.
Hmong, Green or Blue Miao dialect—"Thaaj yeeb" (peace)—China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand.
Hmong, White Hmong—"Thaj yeeb", "Kev sib haum zeeb" (peace)—China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand.
Hobyót, Hewbyót, Hobi, or Kalam Rif Weyheybyot—"ʔáfyət" (peace and good health)—Southern Arabia.
Hokkien—“Taipeng”—China.
Hopi—Sipala (peace), “Shinumu” (peaceful), “Paasikwa” (peace)—North America
Huautla Mazatec (mau)—"Xi³ nchˀan¹ tjin"—Mexico.
Hula—Paghidaet--
Hungarian—"Béke" (peace), “Békesség”, “Nyugalom”—Hungary, Romania, Slovakia.
Icelandic—"Friður" (peace), “Friðartími”, “Grið” (peace)—Iceland
Icelandic, Old—Fridr—Iceland
Ido—"Paco" (peace) —Nigeria
Igbo (Ibo)—" Ùdo" (peace), “Ndokwa” (peace)—Nigeria.
Igbo or Ogam—"Udo" (peace) or "Udho" (peace) or "Ndokwa" (peace)—Nigeria.
Ikinyarwanda—"Amahoro" (peace), "Salama" (peace)—Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
Ila—"Chibanda" (peace) —Zambia.
Ilocano—"Kappia" (peace)—Philippines.
Ilongot—“Paghidait”
Inabaknon (abx)—"Kamurayaw" (peace)—Philippines.
Indonesian (Bahasa) —"Kedamaian" (peace), “Ketenangan” (peace), “Damai” (peace), “Perdamaian” (peace)—Indonesia.
Ingush—"Mashar" (peace)—Ingutia (Caucasus).
Interlingua—"Pace" (peace) —Constructed
Inuit, Inuktitut—“Tutkium” or “Tutkiun” (peace), “Anusdake” (peace), “Eqkisgineq”, "Saimmasimaniq" (peace), ᑐᑦᑭᐳᓐ (tutkiun)—Native American.
Inupiak—“Kiñoiñak” / ᑭᖑᐃᖓᒃ, "Tutqiun" (peace) —Native American, North America.
Irish, Irish Gaelic—"Síocháin" (peace), “Síth”, “Suaimhneas” (peace of mind)—Ireland
Ishkashmi—"Salam" (peace) —Central Asia.
IsiZulu /isiNdebele—Ukuthula (peace)—South Africa.
Ismaîn—“Pe” (peace)--
Italian—"Pace" (peace) —Italy, Switzerland.
Itelmen, Itelmenic —ткарвэл (tkarvel)--
Ivatan—Saychid (peace) —Philippines.
Jalapa De Díaz Mazatec (maj)—"Kju̱a̱jyu" (peace)—Mexico.
Jamaican Creole (Rasta, Jam Dung) —"Satta" (peace) —Caribbean.
Jamaican Creole English, Jamiekan, Jamaican Creole, Rasta or Jam Dung—"Sata" (to tell an individual or group to relax; be at at peace or state of rest), "Satta" (peace) or ":Liv gud wid piipl" (peace)—Jamaica.
Japanese—"Heiwa" (peace), 平和 (へいわ, Heiwa”, 平静 (ja) (へいせい, heisei), 平安 (ja) (へいあん, heian)—Japan
Jarawara (jaa)—"Bara" (live in peace)—Brazil.
Jatibonicu Taino—"Amikekia" (peace) —Puerto Rico.
Jatvingian or Sudovian—"Sanpak", "Pak" (peace) —Baltic (extinct).
Javanese—"Rukun" (peace), “Tentram” (peace), “Rahayuning gesang”—Indonesia.
Jawa-Suriname— "Tentrem" (peace)—Indonesian Tribal Language.
Jerma (Niger)—“Baani”
Joola (Senegal)—“Ku sumay”
Judeo-Arabic—Shlama—Middle East, North Africa
Judeo-Italian, Italkian or Bagitto—"Pača" (peace)—Italy.
Judeo-Persian (Bukharic)—"Salum"—Mideast, Central Asia.
Kabardian—"Māmərəġă" (мамырыгъэ) (peace) or "Māmər" (мамыр) (peaceful)—Northwest Caucasian and the Eurasia Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria.
Kabyle or Kabylian—"Lahna" (peace), “Laafya”, “Asrad”, “Afra” (tranquility)—Algeria.
Kala Lagaw Ya—"Paaudh" (peace), "Paaudha" (peace)—Western and Central Torres Strait Islands between Papua New Guinea and the mainland of Australian.
Kannada—"Shaamti" (peace), ಶಾಂತಿ / Śānti—India.
Kanuri—"Kelafia" (peace), Hêr (peace) —Niger, Nigeria.
Karelian—"Rauhu", "Vienosti" (peace) —Russia, Finland.
Karen—“Emo tashi”—Burma
Karo—"Kemalemen ate" (peace)—Indonesian Tribal Language.
Kashmiri—Amn" (peace) —Kashmir (India, Pakistan).
Kashubian—Mir--
Kazakh—Beybitšilik", Бейбичилик [bEjbetSilik] (peace), “Beybiychiyliyk”, “Mir”, “Tınıştıq”—Kazakhstan.
Kekchi—"Tuktuquil usilal" (peace) —Guatemala, Belize
Khmer, Kampuchea —"Santiphap" (peace), “Santekphep”, “Sontépheab”, សន្តិភាព (san tepheap), ក្រសាន / Krɑsaan, ធ្យាន / Tyien (peace of mind), សន្តិភាព / Sondtipeeup, សន្តិកាល Sɑnteʔ kaal, “Soksang”—Cambodia.
Kiche—"Utzil" (peace, blessing, goodness)—Guatemala (Momostenango (as well as its dependent Aldeas of Canquixaja, Nimsitu, and Panca) and Totonicapan (and its dependent Aldeas of Nimasak and Cerro de Oro).
Kikongo—"Kikœndi" (peace), "Luvuvamu" (peace), Ngemba —Congo, Zaire, Angola.
Kikuyu (Gikuyu)—"Thayu" (peace), “Thayũ”, “Ũhoro”—Kenya.
Kildi Sami—"Ajjv" (peace), мырр / “Myrr” —Russian Arctic.
Kim Mun (mji) or Kjimmun—"Kwan ʔpjaŋ" 和平 (peace)—Yanyuan, Qiongzhong County, Hainan, China.
Kimbundu—“Kutululuka” (peace) —Angola.
Kinyarwanda/Kirundi—"Amahoro" (peace), "Nimuhóre"—Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda.
Kirghiz (Kyrgyz)—"Tinçtik" (peace)—Kirghizstan, China
Kirundi (Burundi)—"Amahoro" (peace)—Burundi and Rwanda
Kiswahili—Amani (peace)—Tanzania, Kenya, Congo.
Klingon—“Roj” (peace)—Conlang of Star Trek.
Koasati (Coushatta) —"Ilifayka" (peace) —North America.
Kölsch—"Fridde" (peace)—Germany.
Komi—"Mir̃", "Söglasön olöm", "Yри" or "Мир" (peace) —Russian Arctic.
Kongo—“Kikœndi” (peace), “Ngemba”—Congo.
Konkani—“Soukāsāi” or “Shanti” शंति —India.
Korean—" P'yŏng-hwa " (peace), 평화를 위한 기도, 평안 / Pyeong-an, 平安 , Pyeongjeong (peace of mind)—Korea
Koryak—“Aмкавың”, “Amkavyng”, “мир”, “Mir”--
Kwamera (tnk)—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəmərinuyen" (peace) or "əmərinu" (peace)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Kwamera (tnk)—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəmərinuyen" (peace), "Nəmərinuien" or "əmərinu" (peace)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Laizo/Falam—"ramnak; daihnak, " (peace), "a reh mi; dai khip khep mi; a thing mi, a ngawi mi" (calm)—Myanmar and India.
Lakalai or Nakanai—"Telela" (peace)—New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
Lango (lij), Langi, Leb Lango, Leb Lano, Leb Laŋo, Leb-Lango, Lëblaŋo, Lwo, Lwoo—"Kuc" (peace) "Kuch" (to be quiet, to be at peace), "Kweo" (to make cool, to pacify), "Ayom" (soft, peaceful), "Morembe Ayom" (good greeting), "Buti Ayom" (sleep softly, well)—a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Lango people of Uganda and the Sudan.
Lenakel—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəməlinuan" (peace) or "əməlinu" (peace)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Louisiana Creole French (lou) (Bayou Teche)—"Pe" (peace)—Louisiana.
Louisiana Creole French (lou) (Côté Allemand Creole)—"Lape" (peace)—Louisiana.
Louisiana Creole French (lou) (Pointe Coupee Parish)—"Pe" (peace), "Lape" (peace)—Louisiana.
Louisiana Creole French (lou) (Saint Tammany)—"Pè" (peace). "Trankil" (peaceful)—Louisiana.
Louisiana Creole French (lou)—"Pe" (peace), "Lape" (peace), "Pè" (peace), "Trankil" (peaceful)—Louisiana.
Lugbara or Mugandat—"Asindriza" (peace (literally beautiful heart or nice heart), "Angu ndriza" (peace), "Asianzu" (peace, mercy)—Uganda and in the adjoining area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Màaya Yucateco (yua)—"Ets'a'an óolal" (peace, tranquility), "Jéedzel óolal" (peace), "Kinsik" (calm)—Mexico and Belize.
Malay or Bahasa Malaysia—"Keamanan" (peace), "Daman" (peace)—Malaysia and Indonesia.
Malgache, Malagasy, Maalgasy, Masikoro—"Adana" (peace, slow, peaceful, tranquil; grave and prudent in action), "Fandriampahalemana" (peace), "Salama" (peace), "Mahasalama" or "Fahasambarana" (peace, tranquillity, blessedness), or "Fiadanam-po" (peace)—Madagascar East Africa.
Mandarin Chinese—"Hé píng" / 和平 (peace)—China.
Masai or Maasi—"Eseriani" (peace)—Kenya and Tanzania.
Matu—" rhoeprhoi nah, ngaimongnah" (peace)dingcicak, dingrak, hlangihsap tue. (calm)—Myanmar and India.
Mažtane—"Pén"—a Conlang of Verdurian.
Mele, Mele-Fila (mxe)—"word" (peace)—Atara mere, Vanuatu.
Middle Primitive Elvish—"Ezdē" (root. rest, rest, repose, to rest, repose) in —Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Middle Telerin—"Erde" (feminine name, rest)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Na’vi (Avatar)—"Fpomtokx" (peace) or "Aylrrtok" (peace), "Fpom" (peace)—a Constructed Language or Conlang of the people of Pandora.
Netwar or Lenakel—"Pis" (peace)—Western Tanna, Vanuatu.
Nez Perce (nez / nai)—"'Eyewi" or "‘Eʔyewi" (peace)—Native American, United States.
Nhengatu (yrl)—"Tecócatú" (peace)—Indigenous language of Brazil.
Noldorin—"Sîdh" (peace), "Sēde" (peace), "Ídh" (rest)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
North Tanna (tnn)—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəməlinuən" (peace) or "əməlinu" (peace)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Norwegian Bokmål (nob) or Standard Written Norwegian—Fred (peace), "Stillhet" (peace, tranquility, calm), "Ro i sinnet" (peace), "Fredelig" (calm)—Norway.
Nyanja, Chewa, Chichewa, or Chinyanja—"M’tendere", "Mtendere" (peace), "Tendele" (peace), "Lonjezana" (be at peace) or "Bata" (calm)—Southern African, Tanzania, and Malawi.
Old Noldorin—"Ide" (feminine name. rest) —Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Ossriandric—"Eord" (feminine name. rest)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Patois de la forêt de Clairvaux—"Pai" (peace)—France.
Plains Cree or Cree (Saulteau First Nation)—"Āstēkēsikāw" (the day is calm after the storm), "Ayiwāstin" (it is a calm day, the wind has died down), "Kāmwātapiwin" (The act of sitting quietly and not moving)—North America.
Primitive Elvish—"Sed" (root. rest, rest, repose)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Qenya—"Ruin" (peace)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Quechua - Bolivian Aymara Quechua—"Hacaña" (peace), "Sumañkañataki" (peace), "Suma" (delicious, good, savoury, tasty)—Bolivia.
Rakash—"Rawr" (peace)—Conlang.
Saint Lucian Creole (Kweýol̀) French (acf)—"Lapé" (peace, quiet, calm, stillness, silence) or "Milyé" (peace, truce, cessation of fighting) or "Wipo" (rest) or "Bay wipo" (to leave in peace, to leave alone)—Carribean.
San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec (maa), Tecóatl Mazatec, Eloxochitlán Mazatec, Northern Highland Mazatec—"'Nchán" (peace)—San Jerónimo, Mexico.
Serbian—"Bèzbednȏst" [bězbednôːst] (peace, security) or безбедност or "Mir" (peace) or "Spokoj" (peace)—Serbia.
Shona, Chishon, Chishona or Manyika—"Runyararo"—Zimbabwe.
Sindarin—"Sîdh" (peace), "îdh" (peace, tranquillity, rest, repose), "Ēd" (rest), "Dor" (rest), "Send" (rest), "Senn" (rest), or "Post" (pause, halt, rest, respite)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Sioux—"Wo’okeyeh" (peace)—Native American, North America.
Somali—"Nabáda" (peace), "Nabad" (peace), “Ma nahad baa” (is there peace), “Nabadda maanka” (peace of mind)—Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia.
South West Tanna (nwi)—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəmərinuyen" (peace) or "əmərinu" (peace)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Ta'agra, Tamriel, Elsweyr, Khajiit, The Elder Scrolls—"Santi" (peace), "Santi'i" (peaceful)—Conlang (Bethesda Softworks).
Tarahumara (tac)—"We kii'ri" (peace)—Mexico (Chihuahua).
Tedim—"daih na lungnopna, lungmuanna, kilemna" (peace), "dai, huihpi guahpi dai, theng, kamdeuh" (calm)—Myanmar and India.
Telerin—"Erde" (peace, rest)—Constructed language conceived by Tolkien.
Toraja-Sa'dan (sda)—"Kamarampasan" (peace)—highland region of Southern Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Upper Sorbian or Wendish —"Pokój" (peace, calmness)—Germany.
Vaha—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəməlinuyen" (peace) or "əməlinu" (peace)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Verdurian—"Pé"—a Conlang of Almea.
Wantoat—"Iniwikake" (tell someone something in an attempt to make peace), "Gekäke" (be calm)—Papua New Guinea.
Whitesands (tnp)—"Pis" (peaceful, calm), "Nəməlinuyen" (peace, calm), "Nəməlinuiən" (peace), or "əməlinu" (peaceful, calm)—Tanna, Vanuatu.
Wintu—"ʔelew-be-m λikuṕurmina" (peace, literally no fighting each other now)—Native American, United States (Northern California).
Wu Chinese or Shanghainese—"Hhu bin" / 和平 (peace) or "Hépíng" —Shanghai, China.
Yoruba (yor), Yorùbá or Youruba—"Àlàáfíà" (peace, sound health or well-being), "Ìrèlè" (peace), "Itunu" (peace of mind), "Ifaiya" (alignment, as being aligned with one's destiny or ultimate purpose in life), "Ifaiya bale" (peace, the practice of peaceful volition and absolute non-violence)—Nigeria, Benin, Togo (West Africa).
Yucatec Maya (yua), Màaya - Yucateco or Yucateco —"Jets' óolal", "Jéedzel óolal" (peace), "Ets'a'an óolal" (tranquility, quiet, harmony; peace)—Yucatán Peninsula and northern Belize.
Yuki (yuk)—"K'ic (be quiet), "K'ic-a" (be quiet)—Northern California, US.
Yuki (yuk), Coast Yuki —'Keham telt" (calm with no breakers and no wind)—Northern California, US.
Yuki (yuk), Huititno’m dialect—"K’iha" (to quiet a child)—Northern California, US.
Yup’ik, Yupi (ypk)—"Kiñuiñak" (peace), "илакулъык'" / "Ilakuljyq" (peace), "Nepaitnaq" (peacefulness)—Alaska USA, Siberia Russia.
Yup’ik, Yupik, Central Siberian (ess), Yuit, Siberian Yupiks or Yuits—"илакулъык'" / "Ilakuljyq" (peace), "Qinuite" (to be at peace) or "Quunir" (to be calm) —United States (Alaska), Russia (Siberia)
Yup’ik, Yupik, Central Yupik (esu)—"uitanqegcineq" (peace)—Central Alaska, Yukon River, Nelson Island, Kuskokwim River, and Bristol Bay areas.
Yurok (yur) or Algic—"Ti'gaw" (to be at peace), "Tjgaw" (to settle a dispute), "Tergerw" (be at peace, speak, settle a dispute), "Saawogeenah" (feel cool, feel peaceful), "Saawogeenepek" (I feel cool, I am peaceful), "Sa-woginep" (peaceful)—along the Klamath River in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, Northwestern California, US.
Yuwaalaraay (kld), Yuwalraay—"Binaal bunma-li" (calm), "Gayn" (calm), "Gaynma-li" (calm)—South-West Queensland, Australian Aboriginal people of New South Wales.
Zulu (zul) or isiZulu—"Ukuthula" (peace, silence, quiet, calm; tranquility, placid, lull), "Thula" (be quiet; be silent; be still; be peaceful; be tranquil, shut up), "Thulani", "Uxolo" (peace, harmony, forgiveness, tranquility), "Isithangami", "Ekuthuleni" (place of peace), "Ubucwantalala", "Nokuthula" (mother of peace) "Cwánta" (calm, peace, quietness, clearness, spread out sitting, lying, grazing peacefully)—South Africa and Lesotho.
Experience the Beauty of Poetry in the Brain
A study notes that when we experience the beauty of poetry we experience it in specific parts of the brain, including the insula which is deep to the temporal lobe or the ear and side of the head. The insula (one on each side of the brain) is linked to consciousness, emotional health, and regulation of the body's homeostasis (balance). Functions also include compassion, empathy, perception, movement or motor control, self-awareness, cognitive (thinking) functions, and interpersonal experience.
What if reading and writing poetry could increase our ability to perceive beauty around us as well as increase our balance, empathy and compassion..
This is what the research says about our appreciation of beauty and how it is linked with the brain.
"Chinese poetry has a long history and high esthetic value. People who engage esthetically with Chinese poetry would feel the sense of beauty naturally. However, there is little information regarding what happens in the brain when an individual appreciates Chinese poetry, and how the brain processes the subject's appreciation of beauty. Herein, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neural substrates of experiencing beauty by appreciating Chinese poetry. The participants in our study were 28 college students and the stimuli consisted of 25 Chinese poetry and 25 prose selections. Based on an event-related paradigm, the findings of this study suggested that different areas scattered in both the left and right cerebral hemispheres are activated when an individual appreciates Chinese poetry. Compared to reading prose, appreciating Chinese poetry heightens the activation of the left inferior orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), the bilateral insula, the left fusiform, the left supplementary motor area (SMA), and the left precentral gyrus. In these areas, the left inferior OFC and the bilateral insula are considered closely related to experiencing beauty of Chinese poetry, which have been demonstrated that it is an important neural basis of esthetic beauty when using other types of materials. The findings of this study shed new light on the complex but ordinary processes of experiencing beauty when appreciating Chinese poetry and show that some key processes underlying the feeling of esthetic beauty are shared across different esthetic domains."
-Gao, C. and C. Guo (2018). "The Experience of Beauty of Chinese Poetry and Its Neural Substrates." Front Psychol 9: 1540.
Go beŋ 和平 in Old Chinese (China)
"Breŋ" or "Bhreŋ" (be level, even, just, peaceful), [*[ɢ]ˤoj breŋ] or [*ɡoːl beŋ] (和平) in Old Chinese.
Level Chinese Peace
In Old Chinese
ancient words of peace
"bhreŋ" is also level
even and just
as if there can be peace if things are even and fair
a negotiation table that is level
and with 穩 "wǝ̄́n"
peace is fast and stable
different than even and level but still
a sense of security
as well as 晏 "rānh" or "yàn"
bright, pleasant and mild
as if mild-mannered bright and pleasant people
have peace quickly follow them
surrounding them
- Originally published in Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health Program.by Kimberly Burnham, The Nerve Whisperer.
Caroline 'Ceri Naz' Nazareno-Gabis born in Anda, Pangasinan known as a ‘poet of peace and friendship’, is a multi-awarded poet, journalist, editor, publicist, linguist, educator, and women’s advocate. Graduated cum laude with the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education, specialized in General Science at Pangasinan State University. Ceri have been a voracious researcher in various arts, science and literature. She volunteered in Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, TELUS World Science, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Vancouver Aquarium. She was privileged to be chosen as one of the Directors of Writers Capital International Foundation ( WCIF ), Member of the Poetry Posse, one of the Board of Directors of Galaktika ATUNIS Magazine based in Albania; the World Poetry Canada and International Director to Philippines; Global Citizen’s Initiatives Member, Association for Women’s rights in Development ( AWID ) and Anacbanua. She has been a 4th Placer in World Union of Poets Poetry Prize 2016, Writers International NetworkCanada ‘’Amazing Poet 2015’’, The Frang Bardhi Literary Prize 2014 (Albania), the sair-gazeteci or Poet-Journalist Award 2014 (Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey) and World Poetry Empowered Poet 2013 (Vancouver, Canada).
Shareef Abdur-Rasheed, AKA Zakir Flo was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His education includes Brooklyn College, Suffolk County Community College and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He is a Veteran of the Viet Nam era, where in 1969 he reverted to his now reverently embraced Islamic Faith. He is very active in the Islamic community and beyond with his teachings, activism and his humanity. Shareef’s spiritual expression comes through the persona of "Zakir Flo." Zakir is Arabic for "To remind". Never silent, Shareef Abdur-Rasheed is always dropping science, love, consciousness and signs of the time in rhyme. Shareef is the Patriarch of the Abdur-Rasheed Family with 9 Children (6 Sons and 3 Daughters) and 41 Grandchildren (24 Boys and 17 Girls). For more information about Shareef, visit his personal FaceBook Page at https://www.facebook.com/shareef.abdurrasheed1 https://zakirflo.wordpress.com
Kimberly Burnham, PhD. (Integrative Medicine), Nerve Whisperer. Find yourself in the pattern. As a 28-year-old photographer, Kimberly Burnham appreciated beauty. Then an ophthalmologist diagnosed her with a genetic eye condition saying, "Consider life, if you become blind." She discovered a healing path with insight, magnificence, and vision. Today, 33 years later, a poet and neurosciences expert with a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Kimberly's life mission is to change the global face of brain health. Using health coaching, Reiki, Matrix Energetics, craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and energy medicine, she supports people in their healing from brain, nervous system, and chronic pain issues. As managing editor of Inner Child Magazine, Kimberly's 2019 project is peace, language, and visionary poetry with her recently published book, Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health Program.
http://www.NerveWhisperer.Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyburnham
Jackie Davis Allen, otherwise known as Jacqueline D. Allen or Jackie Allen, grew up in the Cumberland Mountains of Appalachia. As the next eldest daughter of a coal miner father and a stay at home mother, she was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. Her siblings, in their own right, are accomplished, though she is the only one, to date, that has discovered the gift of writing. Graduating from Radford University, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Education, she taught in both public and private schools. For over a decade she taught private art classes to children both in her home and at a local Art and Framing Shop where she also sold her original soft sculptured Victorian dolls and original christening gowns. She resides in northern Virginia with her husband, taking much needed get-aways to their mountain home near the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place that evokes memories of days spent growing up in the Appalachian Mountains. A lover of hats, she has worn many. Following marriage to her college sweetheart, and as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, tutor, artist, writer, poet and crafter, she is a lover of art and antiques, surrounding herself, always, with books, seeking to learn more. In 2015 she authored Looking for Rainbows, Poetry, Prose and Art and in 2017, Dark Side of the Moon. Both books of mostly narrative poetry were published by Inner Child Press and were edited by hulya n. yilmaz.
Hulya N. Yilmaz, a retired Liberal Arts professor, hülya n. yılmaz [sic] is Co-Chair and Director of Editing Services at Inner Child Press International, and a literary translator. Her poetry has been published in an excess of sixty anthologies of global endeavors. Two of her poems are permanently installed in TelePoem Booth, a nation-wide public art exhibition in the U.S. She has shared her work in Kosovo, Canada, Jordan and Tunisia. hülya has been honored with a 2018 WIN Award of British Colombia, Canada. She is presently working on three poetry books and a short-story collection. hülya finds it vital for everyone to understand a deeper sense of self and writes creatively to attain a comprehensive awareness for and development of our humanity. hülya n. yılmaz, Ph.D. Writing Web Site hulyanyilmaz.com Editing Web Site hulyasfreelancing.com
Nizar Sartawi is a poet, translator, essayist, and columnist. He was born in Sarta, Palestine, in 1951. He is a member of literary and cultural organizations, including the Jordanian Writers Association (Jordan), General Union of Arab Writers (Cairo), Poetry Posse (U.S.), Inner Child Press International (U.S.), Bodgani (Belgium), and Axlepin Publishing (the Philippines). He has participated in poetry readings and international forums and festivals in numerous countries, including Jordan, Lebanon, Kosovo, Palestine, Morocco, Egypt, and India. Sartawi’s poems have been translated into several languages. His poetry has been anthologized and published in many anthologies, journals, and newspapers in Arab countries, the U.S., Australia, Indonesia, Bosnia, Italy, India, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Sartawi has published more than 20 books of poetry and poetry translation. His last poetry collection, My Shadow, was published in June, 2017 by Inner Child Press in the U.S. For the last seven years, Sartawi has been working on poetry translation from English to Arabic and Arabic to English. This includes his Arabic poetry translation project, “Arab Contemporary Poets Series” in which 13 bilingual books have been published so far. He also has translated poems for a number of contemporary international poets such as, Veronica Golos, Elaine Equi; William S. Peters; Kalpna Singh-Chitnis; Nathalie Handal, Naomi Shihab Nye; Candice James; Ashok Bhargava; Santiago Villafania, Virginia Jasmin Pasalo; Rosa Jamali; Taro Aizu; Fahredin Shehu, and many others.
Alicja Maria Kuberska an Awarded Polish poetess, novelist, journalist, editor. She was born in 1960, in Świebodzin, Poland. She now lives in Inowrocław, Poland. In 2011 she published her first volume of poems entitled: “The Glass Reality”. Her second volume “Analysis of Feelings”, was published in 2012. The third collection “Moments” was published in English in 2014, both in Poland and in the USA. In 2014, she also published the novel - “Virtual roses” and volume of poems “On the border of dream”. Next year her volume entitled “Girl in the Mirror” was published in the UK and “Love me,” “(Not )my poem” in the USA. In 2015 she also edited anthology entitled “The Other Side of the Screen”. In 2016 she edited two volumes: “Taste of Love” (USA), “Thief of Dreams” ( Poland) and international anthology entitled “ Love is like Air” (USA). In 2017 she published volume entitled “View from the window” (Poland). She also edits series of anthologies entitled “Metaphor of Contemporary” (Poland) Her poems have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines in Poland, the USA, the UK, Albania, Belgium, Chile, Spain, Israel, Canada, India, Italy, Uzbekistan, Czech Republic, South Korea and Australia. She was a featured poet of New Mirage Journal (USA) in the summer of 2011. Alicja Kuberska is a member of the Polish Writers Associations in Warsaw, Poland and IWA Bogdani, Albania. She is also a member of directors’ board of Soflay Literature Foundation.
Poetry and the Power of Imagination to Heal
Considering medical poetry: "I feel that there’s this worry that poetry that responds to illness is always going to be depressing. Nobody likes to see someone else’s pain. It’s hard. But these poems are in some ways just so transcendent. They are inspiring in how they seek a kind of response, a kind of healing in the face of dire situations, dire health issues."
"Another thing I see, which is gratifying, is that doctors are, in a way, rediscovering what called them to medicine in the first place through these poems, and again, those basic gestures of empathy, of compassion, of really hearing another’s voice, someone who perhaps doesn’t have a voice in the larger culture. I see poems that are very moving and, I think, potentially life changing for the poets and for those who read the poems."
-Rafael Campo, MD ’92, believes in the power of imagination to make sense of suffering, to heal, if not the body, then the heart. As a physician, he has been dedicated to this idea for nearly 25 years. As a poet, though, Campo’s been writing to heal for a good deal longer. His dual approach has been newly recognized: On Jan. 1, he became editor of JAMA’s Poetry and Medicine section. The Journal of the American Medical Association https://hms.harvard.edu/news/imagination-healing
Kimberly Burnham, PhD (Integrative Medicine), Nerve Whisperer. Find yourself in the pattern. As a 28-year-old photographer, Kimberly Burnham appreciated beauty. Then an ophthalmologist diagnosed her with a genetic eye condition saying, "Consider life, if you become blind." She discovered a healing path with insight, magnificence, and vision. Today, 33 years later, a poet and neurosciences expert with a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Kimberly's life mission is to change the global face of brain health. Using health coaching, Reiki, Matrix Energetics, craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and energy medicine, she supports people in their healing from brain, nervous system, and chronic pain issues. As managing editor of Inner Child Magazine, Kimberly's 2019 project is peace, language, and visionary poetry with her recently published book, Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health Program.
hülya n. yılmaz, a retired Liberal Arts professor, hülya n. yılmaz [sic] is Co-Chair and Director of Editing Services at Inner Child Press International, and a literary translator. Her poetry has been published in an excess of sixty anthologies of global endeavors. Two of her poems are permanently installed in TelePoem Booth, a nation-wide public art exhibition in the U.S. She has shared her work in Kosovo, Canada, Jordan and Tunisia. hülya has been honored with a 2018 WIN Award of British Colombia, Canada. She is presently working on three poetry books and a short-story collection. hülya finds it vital for everyone to understand a deeper sense of self and writes creatively to attain a comprehensive awareness for and development of our humanity. hülya n. yılmaz, Ph.D. Writing Web Site hulyanyilmaz.com Editing Web Site hulyasfreelancing.com
Russian Doukhobors, Immigrants and Multiculturalism
"The immigrants of the past were often so consumed with their own problems in settling that they did not see the problems of the peoples they were displacing. Conquest by design or by domination led to the near-annihilation (Wright, 1992; Pearkes, nd) of populations of indigenous peoples. Their traditional cultures, languages, and beliefs were often lost or nearly lost.
At the same time, Canada is a country so large that it would seem to have room to share. Multiculturalism has, at times, almost succeeded. Diverse people have been brought together and a country of tolerance, albeit imperfectly, has evolved. Many Canadians have the perception that this is a country of peace-keepers. A former Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson, won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his efforts in setting up the United Nations Peace-keeping forces. In 1998, Canada led the way to the signing of the Anti-Personnel Landmine Treaty. A bi-lingual, bi-cultural country has persisted with very little violence. Is Canada, as Elise Boulding in Cultures of Peace: The Hidden Side of History (2000: 239-241) intimates, one of the “middle powers” that can initiate peace?"
- Linda Wilkinson, Canada, the European University Center for Peace Studies Stadstschlaining/Burg, Austria
Mir Centre for Peace, The Mir Centre for Peace builds and understands cultures of peace through learning and dialogue. Our programs and lectures make a significant new contribution to Peace Studies and Justice Studies in Canada and the world. http://selkirk.ca/mir-centre-for-peace
The Mir Centre was established in 1999 with the mandate of understanding and building cultures of peace through education.
Mir, an ancient Russian word with the complex meaning of peace, community and world, encompasses and defines the following values:
Peace and social justice for the individual, family, community and the world
Respect for cultural, ethnic, philosophical, spiritual, religious and intellectual diversity
Dignity of work and service to humanity
Education and learning which advance these values
It is housed in a restored early 20th century Doukhobor communal dwelling.
The history of the Mir Centre for Peace began in 1966 when the college inherited the buildings and site, but the rich history of this magnificent piece of land and the people who have lived here, stretches back for centuries.
Kimberly Burnham, PhD (Integrative Medicine) The Nerve Whisperer. Find yourself in the pattern. As a 28-year-old photographer, Kimberly Burnham appreciated beauty. Then an ophthalmologist diagnosed her with a genetic eye condition saying, "Consider life, if you become blind." She discovered a healing path with insight, magnificence, and vision. Today, 33 years later, a poet and neurosciences expert with a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Kimberly's life mission is to change the global face of brain health. Using health coaching, Reiki, Matrix Energetics, craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and energy medicine, she supports people in their healing from brain, nervous system, and chronic pain issues. As managing editor of Inner Child Magazine, Kimberly's 2019 project is peace, language, and visionary poetry with her recently published book, Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health Program.
http://www.NerveWhisperer.Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyburnham
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Ms. St. Kitts wins Haynes Smith Ms. Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant
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Anya Seetahal, Ms. St. Kitts was crowned the 2018-2019 Haynes Smith Ms. Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant in the wee hours of Monday morning after taking the pageant by storm. The newly crowned Teen Queen impressed the judges to amass 523 points and winning three of the segments of the pageant in the process: Best interview with 94 points, best theatrical performance with 135.50 points and best talent with 234 points. The initial result had Ms. St. Lucia as second runner up and Ms. Barbados as first runner up. However, after closer inspection, the auditors discovered a slight error in the tabulation of the final scores, leading to a change in the outcome. In the corrected version of the results: Ms. St. Lucia Francine Mason amassed 475.50 points to finish first runner up, while Ms. Barbados Cherece Richards amassed 466.50 to finish second runner up in the final results.
An emotional Anya broke down crying as she was crowned by Deputy Prime Minister Shawn Richards and Senator Akeelah Byron-Nisbett as the full house audience cheered vivaciously. After the being crowned, Anya said she cried at the end of the competition as she reflected on the hard work that finally paid off. “I was so thankful for the whole opportunity and to be able to become the new Ms. Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen. From ever since I entered into pageantry last year, this is something I genuinely desired,” she said.
Anya said she was confident she would have won the pageant. “I was always confident in who I am and that is essential in order to be successful,” she added. The new queen said she wants to use her platform to help promote the development of talents of young people at home and the wider Caribbean.
Anya’s talent wowed the judges and the crowd as she performed an acrobatic dance routine with a giant ring on stage. Her interview segment was just as impressive. As for her theatrical wear, she represented the United Nations peace keeping forces, as the theme for that segment was a tribute to the military fighting to maintain peace. Ms. Dominica Jorjanna Albert won best evening wear. The other contestants in Sunday night’s contest were: Sherona McAlmont (Ms. Antigua and Barbuda), Charisma Jones-Chin, (Ms. Anguilla), Anastasia Salickram (Ms. Trinidad and Tobago), Keshaundia Quinn (MS. USVI), Jorjanna Albert (Ms. Dominica) and Sidondre Flemming (Ms. Nevis).
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Western Sydney unit project draws first-home buyers and investors
Home seekers looking for an affordable apartment have hit the jackpot in this popular region, where one development has units starting from $399,000.
Marissa Georgopoulos
Penrith PressMay 18, 201912:00am
Cheap apartments are up for grabs in a western Sydney development.Source:Supplied
Western Sydney has always been known for its affordable prices — and it continues to offer this to buyers who can’t break into the market in other parts of the city.
A Penrith development, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, has one-bedroom apartments starting from just $399,000.
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This comes in well below Sydney’s current median unit price of $720,000, CoreLogic figures show.
Evoke is the new apartment complex going up at 42 Lethbridge St, in the heart of the suburb.
A Jaycorp Group development comprising 55 units, in a mix of one- and two-bedroom configurations, is being sold through local agent Peter Diamantidis, who said 22 had been snapped up in an earlier release.
The homes have an open-plan design and leafy views.Source:Supplied
“As well as price, I think location is driving sales,” Mr Diamantidis, from Raine and Horne St Marys, said.
“It is really close to Nepean Hospital, where a $1 billion upgrade is being carried out — that has been a drawcard for investors and first-home buyers,” he said.
The central site puts residents close to Penrith High School, restaurants, shops, parks and the train station.
The project will also have communal gardens and a gym.Source:Supplied
Sporting fields, Western Sydney University and the Penrith Panthers entertainment precinct are a short drive away.
Units in the development’s two, six-storey buildings will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies.
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There will also be a gym in the complex for residents to enjoy, as well as a communal courtyard.
Mr Diamantidis said one-bedders start at $399,000 and the two-bedroom layouts are priced from $489,950.
“We have had more investors buying in than we thought because the return is quite good at about $420 to $430 a week.”
Construction is underway and completion of the project is slated for June.
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VIDEO Julianne Malveaux: Get Rid of the Orange Orangutan!
By Mark Finkelstein | July 13, 2019 12:51 PM EDT
On Joy Reid's MSNBC show, discussing the dust-up between Nancy Pelosi and "The Squad" [composed of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashid Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley] Julianne Malveaux urged her fellow Democrats to unite around their larger objective: "at the end of the day, the goal has to be to get rid of the orange orangutan."
Not So Fast! New York Post's Mushnick Disputes Claims USWNT Lifted The Nation
By Jay Maxson | July 13, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
Fox Sports claimed the World Cup soccer champion American team lifted the nation and a gender. The progressive sports blog SB Nation calls U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe "love" and "a godlike figure." One courageous sports writer isn't drinking that Kool-Aid though. Phil Mushnick, columnist for the New York Post, disputes those claims, says the American team invited scorn and calls Rapinoe a "a foul-mouthed stage hog."
VIDEO Rush Limbaugh on Fox: AOC-Pelosi Feud Is Funny, But It's Not the 'Real Story'
By Tim Graham | July 13, 2019 8:32 AM EDT
Rush Limbaugh appeared on Friday's Fox & Friends and addressed the feuding between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the radical House freshmen like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Limbaugh said the fracas was funny, but insisted the Democrats will eventually unify for 2020. They're coming apart now just because they're so frustrated at failing to remove President Trump from office.
U.K. Guardian Melts Down Over Prospect of Canadians Being Allowed to See Pro-Life Film
By Clay Waters | July 12, 2019 6:30 PM EDT
Left-wing newspapers certainly aren’t the defenders of free expression they used to be. Canada-based journalist Tracey Linderman filed a fear-mongering report for the U.K.’s Guardian newspaper Tuesday, entitled, “Activists condemn Canadian cinema chain for screening anti-abortion film: Cineplex Entertainment criticized for screening Unplanned, which is said to promote falsehoods about reproductive health.”
VIDEO MSNBC's Hayes Mocks Social Media Summit as 'Ice Cream Social For Trolls'
By Ryan Foley | July 12, 2019 4:26 PM EDT
MSNBC host Chris Hayes devoted a two minute-long monologue to trashing President Trump’s social media summit on Thursday’s edition of All In. According to Hayes, “instead of social media companies like Twitter and Facebook, they invited a pack of Trump-supporting, race-baiting conspiracy theorists.” Hayes also described the event as an “ice cream social for trolls.”
VIDEO MSNBC: ‘Not Been Easy’ for Dems to Get Attention for Mueller Report
By Kyle Drennen | July 12, 2019 3:56 PM EDT
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Saving Face: CNN.com Rushes to Salvage ‘Middle-Class Joe’ Biden's Image
By Joseph Vazquez | July 12, 2019 3:35 PM EDT
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VIDEO Chuck Todd: 'How Many Different Ways Does the Republican Party Want to Alienate Hispanics?'
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Nightly News Skips Dow at 27,000, Other Nets Spare Just Seconds
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VIDEO CBS Frets Over Fate of ObamaCare: Constitutional Amendment Needed?
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Teen Sex Drama ‘Euphoria’ Renewed for a Second Season
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YAWN: Lefty Lithgow Reads From His Book of Anti-Trump Poetry
By Gabriel Hays | July 12, 2019 12:16 PM EDT
Actor John Lithgow has been a busy bee lately, not only focusing on his decorated Hollywood career but also writing a book of political poetry about Donald Trump’s “corrupt” administration. In a video posted by The New Yorker’s Twitter account, Lithgow read an excerpt from his poetry on Trump’s relationship now-resigned Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, a man Lithgow believes covered for sex trafficker, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
VIDEO Jimmy Kimmel: 'All the Worst People on the Internet' Came to Trump's Social Media Summit
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Camille O'Sullivan
Sat 19th Oct From €32 BOOK NOW
The enigmatic Camille O’Sullivan announces her return to her favourite Dublin venue, The Olympia Theatre, with her band on Saturday 19th October 2019.
Tickets priced from €32 including booking fee and €1 restoration levy on sale NOW via Ticketmaster.ie, usual Ticketmaster outlets nationwide (list here) including The Olympia Theatre Box Office, and by calling Ticketmaster at The Olympia Phone Bookings on 0818 719 330.
Doors open 7pm. Approximate stage times will be posted here once we receive them from production.
“She treats every song as an intense emotional journey…hypnotic… such an outpouring of passion you can't resist being drawn into her web FIVE STARS” The Independent
“One of the top 25 performances ever on Later with Jools BBC” Daily Telegraph
Previously an award-winning architect and portrait painter Irish/French Camille O'Sullivan is a singer/actress who enjoys a formidable international reputation for her interpretations of the songs of Nick Cave, Brel, Waits, Bowie, Radiohead and more. The award-winning singer - one of the original cast members of the Olivier Award-winning La Soiree- has stunned audiences around the world with her sell-out performances including Sydney Opera House, London’s Royal Festival Hall, The Roundhouse and a show-stealing appearance on Later with Jools Holland BBC. Recently she sold out her 10 night run at Sydney Festival where she won a prestigious Australian Helpmann Award ‘Best Performance’.
“Ravishing, a superb performer and great singer… the star is her singing voice, a deep sultry instrument that might have been created to express desolate love” The Guardian
Chameleon-like on stage, each song is a different character to inhabit with its story to tell, Dark, light fierce, amusing and mesmerizing, Camille transforms each song into “an intense theatrical experience, drawing her audience into a world illuminated by the dark and the light”. The show has also been described as “an emotional rollercoaster”.
“When she sings it's as though her breath is soaked in paraffin - one spark, and the whole room would ignite” FIVE STARS Daily Telegraph
At Wilderness Festival 2015 she performed Radiohead’s music with a forty piece orchestra and performed Brel’s music at Edinburgh Fringe 15 (A masterclass in living a lyric - mesmerising’ ***** - Mail on Sunday) and recently toured David Lynch ‘in Dreams’ music at the Sydney Opera House, dueted with Tim Robbins, Todd Rundgren, Shane McGowan (London 02), and acted in Stephen Frears film Mrs Henderson Presents.
Camille was chosen by Yoko Ono to perform Double Fantasy Live at Meltdown Royal Festival Hall alongside Patti Smith and Sean Lennon.
She has won several “Best Music” Awards (Dublin, Brighton, Melbourne Festivals, Spirit of the Fringe Award at Edinburgh Fringe and Irish Tatler Woman of the Year Music Award (2011) and Herald Angel Award (2012).
Website: www.camilleosullivan.com
Facebook: CamilleOSullivanMusic
Twitter: @camilleos
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One News Page United States > News Videos > Donald Trump > Guatemala Set For Major Presidential Election
Guatemala Set For Major Presidential Election
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GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemalans on Sunday will vote for a new president, who will face the challenge of curbing drug gang violence that has convulsed the country and helped spur illegal immigration to the United States, fueling tensions with President Donald Trump.
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Crow Call with Tom Staggard
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Steve becomes one of Adelaide Adrenaline’s best
Tom Staggard Posted on April 2, 2019
After making the transition from roller skates to ice skates, Adelaide Adrenaline forward Steve Best has cemented himself as an integral member on the ice. He went One on One with Tom Staggard to discuss the upcoming AIHL season and how he juggles his work with his hockey.
Tom Staggard: Can you tell me about how you started playing ice hockey?
Steve Best: I was originally an inline hockey player, which is basically the same but on roller skates.
When I was a teenager I made the transition onto the ice.
I had a few mates who were playing both and they convinced me to come out and it has pretty much gone from there.
TS: Is there a major difference between inline and ice? Was that transition easy or did you have a bit to learn?
SB: It’s not too bad.
The biggest difference is that inline is non-contact.
Coming over, the contact aspect was a real big thing for me.
I had to learn how to both hit and take hits.
(Ice hockey) is a lot faster and the gameplay is slightly different but other than that it’s pretty similar so it hasn’t been too hard.
TS: How long did you play inline for before making the switch?
SB: I played inline for about eight or nine years before I came across. I started when I was about seven and moved over when I was about 15.
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TS: What kind of player are you and what is your role on this team?
SB: Over the years I have actually played a lot of different roles. This year I think the coach, and the team, need me to really step up and play a bigger role.
I see myself as a playmaker on the first line to set up guys like Ales (Kratoska) and Joey (Rezek) and get them the puck.
When I get a chance, I try to get pucks on net and score some goals as well.
I just try to focus on playing my game and making the guys around me better.
TS: Do you have much of a hockey background? Has anyone in your family previously played?
SB: Not really. My brother was the first one to start playing hockey so I just sort of followed him.
But other than that nobody in my family had really been into the sport.
My grandpa was a footballer and my mum was a gymnast so it was a new sport to the family.
TS: What was their reaction to you wanting to play hockey?
SB: I guess I was so young my parents probably thought I just wanted to try everything and anything.
Kids try every kind of sport and this one sort of stuck.
When I made the transition to ice they were thrilled about it.
I think they actually enjoyed me playing ice hockey more than inline.
TS: How long have you been playing with the Adrenaline?
SB: I’ve been with this team on and off for about six seasons now. I came to the team when I was 17 and I played for about a year and a half.
Then I travelled and played overseas for a bit.
I came back and had about a three or four year break and then I came back and have been here ever since.
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Daily Strength for Daily Needs - May 9
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.--JOB i. 21.
What Thou hast given, Thou canst take,
And when Thou wilt new gifts can make.
All flows from Thee alone;
When Thou didst give it, it was Thine;
When Thou retook'st it, 't was not mine.
Thy will in all be done.
JOHN AUSTIN.
We are ready to praise when all shines fair; but when life is overcast, when all things seem to be against us, when we are in fear for some cherished happiness, or in the depths of sorrow, or in the solitude of life which has no visible support, or in a season of sickness, and with the shadow of death approaching,--then to praise God; then to say, This fear, loneliness, affliction, pain, and trembling awe are as sure tokens of love, as life, health, joy, and the gifts of home: "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away;" on either side it is He, and all is love alike; "blessed be the name of the Lord,"--this is the true sacrifice of praise. What can come amiss to a soul which is so in accord with God? What can make so much as one jarring tone in all its harmony? In all the changes of this fitful life, it ever dwells in praise.
H. E. MANNING.
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OPB Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with New Documentary and Online Presentation Exploring Portland’s “Jazz Town” History
OPB April 12, 2016 7 a.m. | Updated: April 12, 2016 12:27 p.m.
“Jazz Town” documentary airs April 25 on OPB TV and online now
OPB is celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April by examining the vibrant history and impact of jazz in Portland that followed World War II.
Premiering on television April 25 at 9 p.m. on OPB TV and online now, the new Oregon Experience half-hour documentary “Jazz Town” examines the eruption of music and nightlife in North and Northeast Portland in the 1940s and 50s. A colorful and significant chapter in the city’s cultural narrative, this short-lived period is largely unknown to many Oregonians.
World War II brought a great wave of workers and their families from across the country to work in the shipyards of Portland. During this time, the city’s African-American population grew from 2,000 to nearly 22,000. Many individuals moved into Vanport, a large tract of wartime housing built just north of Portland. Most of those not living in Vanport crowded into Portland’s Albina District.
Many of the newcomers came with a shared passion for rhythm and blues and contemporary, danceable jazz, but their options for entertainment were limited. Segregation was permitted by law, and Portland offered few venues for African-Americans to perform or to listen to music.
As the population in the Albina neighborhood swelled, the music scene intensified. Some of the country’s most famous jazz players—who may have passed by Portland in earlier years— began to make it a destination. Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Wardell Gray and Lionel Hampton became frequent visitors, and pianists Warren Bracken and Frank Martin even moved to the city.
Additionally, Portland produced many of its own home-grown artists who developed at what one of them called the “University of Williams Avenue” and would go on to find national and international fame. This includes Floyd Standifer, who grew up outside of Gresham on a farm, trumpeter Carl Hilding “Doc” Severinsen from Arlington, saxophone player Jim Pepper and drummer Mel Brown.
Presented largely through first-hand accounts from local residents, Oregon Experience’s “Jazz Town” showcases the music and the parade of musicians that helped to put Portland on the jazz map. The program also tells the story of a marginalized community born of racial discrimination that proceeded to thrive during that time.
“Jazz Town” includes interviews with:
Bob Dietsche, author of “Jumptown: The Golden Years of Portland Jazz”
Lynn Darroch, KMHD Jazz Radio DJ and author of “Rhythm in the Rain: Jazz in the Pacific Northwest”
Thara Memory, trumpet player and director of the American Music Program
Darrell Grant, PSU music professor and jazz pianist
“Sweet Baby “James Benton, vocalist and drummer
Mel Brown, drummer
Shirley Nanette, vocalist
Gerald Caldwell, whose family hosted many well-known jazz artists
Malcolm Slaughter, son of pool hall owner Ed Slaughter and whose family also hosted visiting musicians
The program is also scored with music composed for the documentary by Darrell Grant and recorded in the OPB studio by:
Darrell Grant, Piano
Andre St. James, Bass
Chris Brown, Drums
Derek Sims, Trumpet
David Evans, Saxophone, Clarinet
In advance of the television premiere, OPB is hosting a free, public screening of “Jazz Town” on April 21 at the PCC Cascade Campus in North Portland. The event begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) and will feature the full-length documentary and a Q&A with OPB Producer Eric Cain.
“Jazz Town” airs Monday, April 25 at 9 p.m. on OPB TV and is available to watch online now at opb.org/jazztown. The program was written and produced by Eric Cain and edited by Bruce Barrow.
In addition to the documentary, opb.org/jazztown is an OPB online presentation that further explores Portland’s jazz past and its impact on the jazz scene today. Special features include Spotify playlists of jazz “then and now” curated by KMHD Jazz Radio, five places to listen to jazz in Portland today, animated videos about jazz, never-before-seen historical photos and a narrative history of jazz in Portland.
Throughout the month of April, KMHD will highlight on-air stories of jazz musicians in Portland, both past and present. Interviews include historical perspectives from many of the jazz artists featured in the “Jazz Town” documentary. KMHD will also speak in-studio to musicians playing at the Soul’d Out Music Festival running April 13-17. All interview content will also be posted online at kmhd.org.
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Thurlow Nunn round-up: Gorleston flex their muscles in rout against Saffron Walden
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13 August, 2017 - 10:24
Connor Ingram was at the double against Saffron Walden. Picture: Gorleston FC
Gorleston continued their 100 per cent start to their campaign with an impressive 5-1 win over Saffron Walden at Emerald Park in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division.
The Greens made it three wins out of three in the league and are already showing signs of mounting a title challenge this season after this authoritative victory.
Connor Deeks broke the deadlock in the 36th minute but Gorleston were pegged back shortly after as the visitors equalised.
The match turned in Gorleston’s favour in injury time at the end of the first half when Connor Ingram grabbed his first of the afternoon. The Greens’ hot-shot got his second in the 65th minute to all but wrap up the points but further goals from Jack Garrod and Deeks made it a thoroughly decent afternoon’s work for Ricci Butler’s side.
East coast rivals Great Yarmouth didn’t have such a good weekend as they were soundly beaten 4-1 at Godmanchester – Aaron Sanders getting the Bloaters’ goal from the penalty spot.
Wroxham grabbed their first win of the campaign as they ran out 4-0 winners at Wivenhoe. Harley Black opened the scoring in the first half after good work by Robbie Sweeney and the former Norwich City academy player then had the chance to double the Yachtsmen’s lead from the penalty spot. However, his penalty was saved but it proved to be a short reprieve for the home side, who were reduced to 10 men shortly after when Joe McCracken was given his marching orders for an elbow on Adam Plumstead. Ross Gilfedder’s tidy finish then made it 2-0 and Shaun Taylor bundled the ball home to extend Wroxham’s lead.
Gildfedder completed the rout late on to earn praise from joint boss Tom Parke.
“We made some tactical changes after Southend and we’re glad they came off,” said Parke. “We looked solid and it’s another clean sheet. We are delighted for Ross Gilfedder with his double after he has been playing catch-up having missed pre-season. He looked strong today and their defence couldn’t handle him.”
Thetford cruised to their second win of the season with a 2-0 success at Long Melford. Max Melanson put the Brecklanders in front after latching on to Sam Bond’s cross in the 54th minute and shortly after Ross Bailey made sure of victory.
Kirkley & Pakefield went down to a 4-1 defeat at home to Haverhill Rovers – Kyle Baker getting the goal for the Royals.
On Friday night Fakenham lost 1-0 at home to Walsham-le-Willows.
Norwich CBS also lost in their first game at the FDC in the First Division as they went down to a 2-0 defeat against King’s Lynn Reserves. Sam Buckmaster preserved a point for Diss after they fell behind against Halstead whilst Norwich United Reserves drew 2-2 against Cornard.
Thurlow Nunn Premier Division
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CEO Kevin Fallon Presents “How to Become a Top Innovator” to Fund Managers
New York, NY, March 16, 2017 – Pivotal Innovation's President and CEO, Kevin Fallon, presented “How to Become a Top Innovator,” in a live webinar designed for organizational leaders who want to increase performance and results through innovation strategy and execution.
The webinar was hosted by Star Mountain Capital, an asset management firm based in New York City, as part of an effort to add value and help grow companies and jobs in the U.S. lower middle-market. The webinar was designed for owner/executive partners in the business, lower middle-market fund managers and deal advisor communities. Fallon provided an engaging presentation about how to develop a customer-centered innovation strategy, how to strategically align initiatives and engage employees to accelerate innovation.
According to Fallon, “Each company is the net total of all innovation that has occurred since the inception of that business.” Fallon continued, “You must understand the customer environment from the customer’s perspective. Most companies say they do this, but actually they view the customer from their own product or service centric position.”
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Kevin Fallon is President and CEO of Pivotal Innovation. He has 30 years of business experience beginning at General Electric and RCA Space, and subsequently as a founder of five technology ventures and as COO with two publicly traded corporations. Kevin holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University.
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Investing in the Growth Engine of America ® – Star Mountain Capital is a specialized lower middle-market asset management firm focused on investing directly and through other funds into businesses that have between $10 and $150 million in annual revenues. Star Mountain invests (1) directly into established, small and medium-sized companies, (2) as a strategic limited partner into other lower middle-market funds and (3) as a secondary fund investor providing liquidity to limited partners in lower middle-market
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'Incredibles 2' Smashes the Box Office with a Record-Breaking $180 Million Opening Weekend
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Pixar fans have been all over social media for the past year expressing their excitement that Incredibles 2 would be hitting theaters soon. Well, that social media buzz was more than accurate as Incredibles 2 has had a record-breaking opening weekend with early estimates totaling $180 million — absolutely smashing the opening weekend totals for an animated film (if you recall the previous record was set by Pixar's Finding Dory with an opening weekend totaling $135 million).
Even more impressive is that Incredibles 2 has now solidified itself as the eighth largest opening weekend of all-time. That coveted list of films includes four superhero films (now including Incredibles 2), two Star Wars films, and Jurassic World — which will be interesting to see if the chart shifts as Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom hits theaters this upcoming weekend.
Early predictions have suggested that Incredibles 2 could see a $500+ million domestic totals, which would again topple the current record holder Finding Dory's domestic total of $486.2 million. Internationally, Incredibles 2 had an estimated $51.5 million from various international markets including the largest Pixar opening weekend in Mexico ($12.3 million), Australia ($7.7 million) and Argentina ($3 million). The global theatrical release schedule is as follows with early reports calling for total International earnings well over the $200 million mark: Brazil (Jun 28), France (Jul 4), UK (Jul 13), Korea (Jul 19), Japan (Aug 1), Spain (Aug 3), Italy (Sep 19) and Germany (Sep 27).
We cannot be happier for the entire Incredibles 2 team as the film is non-stop action, humor, awe-inspiring camera work, and a film pacing that is superb. Director Brad Bird nailed it once again with his team and now we're left wondering along with the rest of the Pixar fans, does this record-breaking box office success ignite any desire for Brad to make a third installment of the Incredibles? Be sure to share your thoughts on everything Incredibles 2 with other Pixar fans in the Pixar Post Forum.
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Home > News > Investing > Advisers Have Faith in International Equities
Investing April 11, 2007
Advisers Have Faith in International Equities
Nearly half (43%) of advisers believe that international investing continues to offer the best opportunities for portfolio diversification, although they say that correlations are increasing across the globe.
When selecting an international mutual fund, advisers equally use broader based strategies and more finely segmented asset classes according to Financial Research Corporation’s (FRC) “Adviser Views on International Investing’ survey. FRC’s research shows that manager tenure is an adviser’s single most important consideration in selecting an international product. However, advisers employed by an independent firm or an RIA tend to screen all products on the platform against their own criteria before making a fund selection, FRC said.
When it comes to allocation, advisers say that 21%-30% of the assets of a typical 40 year-old 401(k) investor should be invested in international products, according to one of many cuts of adviser survey data, FRC reported in a news release about the survey, which examines the international fund space and details types of products, services, and support advisers value when assessing international products.
“The largest percentage of advisers wish manufacturers would focus on structures that reduce the cost of international investing, such as developing core & satellite products with a passive portfolio at the core,’ according to Owen Concannon, FRC’s senior research analyst and subject matter expert.
In addition to examining advisers’ opinions of international mutual funds, FRC reviewed what it considered “the most reputable international fund managers’ against the changes in product usage noted by advisers in its FRC’s World of Opportunity in International Funds study that tracks changes in adviser usage of international products. The largest allocators, those with more than 20% invested in international products, FRC reported, were fee-based and were on average, the highest revenue producers. Aside from American Funds, the most mentioned fund managers that were unique to this group included Thornburg and DFA.
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Home > News > Products > Program Helps Advisers with 401(k) ETF Adoption
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Program Helps Advisers with 401(k) ETF Adoption
BenefitStreet, Inc. has launched a new program designed to help advisers introduce exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to 401(k) plans.
By Rebecca Moore
BenefitStreet’s Advisor Connection is a training and support program aimed at providing advisers with the best information and expertise possible to help them establish ETFs as a 401(k) plan option, according to a press release. The firm’s previously announced ETF 401(k) platform allows participants to invest directly in ETFs, rather than through a collective trust (See BenefitStreet Offers Barclays’ iShares on New 401(k) Platform).
Advisor Connection offers educational and support services separated into four levels of commitment. At the basic level, advisers have access to Web-based training tools, training videos, and information that can be shared with plan sponsors, the announcement said. At the highest level, advisers are provided a dedicated account manager who will assist them with plan sponsor visits and personalized service.
“This program allows advisors to select a level of support which is consistent with their strategic plans for serving clients in this area,’ said Jim Drury, CEO of BenefitStreet, in the release.
For more information, visit www.benefitstreet.com.
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Drones for Ground Vehicles
Planck’s technology enables fully autonomous drones for ground vehicles that can perform ISR missions while on the move and under cover without the need for a highly skilled pilot. Upon command from a user in the cab, a drone equipped with Planck’s ACE™ system can safely launch from a moving ground vehicle and complete a full mission without the need for the driver to stop. Live video is streamed directly to the user, including object detection, classification, and tracking data. At the end of the mission, the drone returns to the ground vehicle, no matter where it has driven, and executes a precision landing in the bed. An optional securing mechanism can automatically fasten the drone to the ground vehicle while not in flight. Planck has made drones for ground vehicles a reality, so that users can keep moving, stay safer, and perform their jobs more efficiently.
Truck-based drones are being deployed for many security and defense applications, where real-time situational awareness is dramatically enhanced by unmanned aircraft systems.
In these scenarios, operators need to stay safe and mobile in their vehicles, as well as focus on the job at hand, not on flying the drone. Planck’s truck-based drone systems use computer vision to perform real-time object detection, classification, and tracking. Autonomous drones for trucks are a force multiplier. Border Patrol drones using Planck’s technology can quickly fly over and around diverse terrain and stream data back to agents in their trucks. These Border Patrol drones can also share tactical information with other agents so that they can efficiently and safely operate, even in difficult, remote environments. Planck’s truck-based drones are compatible with ATAK for authorized customers.
In emergencies, rapid response is essential, but responders must remain safe and mobile in order to perform their jobs effectively.
Drones have become important tools for search and rescue and first responder operations, but suffer from the “stop” problem, where users must stop what they are doing to pilot a drone, and stop moving while the drone is in flight. Planck’s truck-based drone systems are an ideal solution for search and rescue and first responder teams who can benefit from aerial imagery, but need to maintain freedom of motion to respond to a potentially dynamic environment. By equipping search and rescue trucks with drones, they can rapidly deploy aerial support, including automatic geo-located object detection capabilities, while repositioning to respond however is needed.
Convoy Support
Whether they are transporting personnel, equipment, supplies, or cargo, vehicle convoys need to maintain an high degree of real-time situational awareness in many areas of the world.
Army ground vehicle drones can provide information and imagery about what is around the next corner or over the next hill. Tethered drones on military vehicles in motion can provide persistent surveillance as well as a long range communications relay so that the convoy is always in contact. Planck’s convoy support drones can also help cargo companies securely transport goods through high risk areas. Planck has deployed tethered and untethered drones for truck convoy support.
Planck’s drones have been on multiple special forces trucks and other vehicles.
An optional securing mechanism can be attached to virtually any special forces vehicle, providing on-demand aerial surveillance without the need to stop and pilot the aircraft. Special forces ground vehicle drones can automatically launch, conduct a mission, and recover while the vehicle is underway. Flexible payload options include optical, IR, and SIGINT.
For more information regarding truck based drones, contact Planck Aerosystems.
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Home / Shop / My Plays / All things British!
All things British! This is a celebration of what it is to be British (rubbish summers and all!) I decided to add this All things British category to my website after ‘rediscovering’ scripts I had written on the Royal Family, that I had completely forgotten about! This section includes plays on our history, geography and culture.
Just a small selection – I have not included scripts such as The Victorians otherwise the category would be too large.
There are three scripts on the Queen’s Jubilee – which actually provide a great insight into:
The Royal Family as it is today
Previous British kings and queens i.e. a History of British Monarchy
A useful record of Current Events over the last century (in the case of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Assembly in celebration of the years 1952-2012)
These scripts are entitled:
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Assembly was the first script I wrote – focusing on the queen, her family, her achievements and a few facts few people know about!
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee assembly on the English Monarchy – this being a quick gallop from Alfred to our present queen!
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee assembly on the years 1952 – 2012 – an adaptation of my History of Rock n Roll assembly. This covers world events but with a musical twist (up to 34 suggested songs!)
These scripts can be bought individually or as part of a special 3 for 2 packages (including the purchase of performing rights @£7.50 for all 3). Buy 2 scripts online, and let me know which one you want free – I will then send all three scripts to you.
Includes scripts on the country and its heritage, plus Assemblies and guided reading scripts on Great Britain, with separate ones on England, Wales and Scotland; plus numerous scripts on St. George’s Day, St. David’s Day and St. Andrew’s Day.
I have included my script on British Values plus others such as The Magna Carta, History of Democracy etc.
All About Love assembly in celebration of Royal Wedding
Anglo-Saxon School Assembly
Assembly on England in celebration of St. George’s Day
Battle of Hastings Assembly
Best of British 2012 Olympics Assembly
British Food Assembly
British Values Assembly
Celebrating Great Britain
Changes in Britain from Stone Age to Iron Age Assembly
Come on England World Cup Football Assembly
General Election Assembly
Great Britain Assembly
History of Democracy Assembly
Magna Carta Assembly
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Assembly for Key Stage I
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1 Timothy 3:15: Sola Scriptura or Visible Church Authority?
August 30, 2017 by Dave Armstrong
1 Timothy 3:15: Sola Scriptura or Visible Church Authority? August 30, 2017 Dave Armstrong
Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, Centre, France. The north façade. Photograph by “Tango7174” (9-27-08) [Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International, 3.0 Unported, 2.5 Generic, 2.0 Generic and 1.0 Generic license]
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“. . . the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth.” (RSV)
Some Protestants have argued that “church” here means simply all believers, and/or that “truth” in 1 Timothy 3:15 refers to the gospel only, not all spiritual matters. This is not at all obvious, and I see nothing in the immediate context that proves it beyond any doubt. The gospel is certainly a very important part of Christian truth, but not the sum and total of it.
We see this in the many instances of truth (Gk., aletheia and cognates) in the New Testament. For example, John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” Jesus was speaking to the disciples, who were obviously believers, who understood (and had received) the gospel. Therefore, the “truth” referred to must include more than the gospel itself. In fact, the later part of the same verse proves this: “he will declare to you the things that are to come.”
Many other counter-examples could be given. In Romans 1:18 Paul refers to wicked men who “suppress the truth.” This truth, in context, goes beyond simply the gospel, to “what can be known about God” (1:19): His “eternal power and deity.” God’s attributes are not the gospel (cf. 1:25: “the truth about God”). The larger meaning in many places can be seen in any linguistic reference work, such as Vine’s Expository Dictionary, Kittel, Robertson, Vincent, Thayer, or other such aids. Jesus says “I am the truth” (Jn 14:6). Obviously, He didn’t mean, “I am the gospel.”
Granted, “church” has a wide latitude of meaning in the New Testament. Whether it means “all believers” in 1 Timothy 3:15 or a more strict meaning of an organization with bishops, etc. (or both) may be disputed by well-meaning exegetes in good faith, with honestly held differences. The difficulty remains, however, in either scenario, of how to interpret being the “pillar and bulwark” of truth if “church” is defined in a less hierarchical or institutional or “visible” way. In what sense does the doctrinal chaos and inability to unify on so many doctrines in Protestantism constitute supporting (the one) “truth”?
How do we determine the truths (indeed, the one “truth”) of the Christian faith? How do we wade through all of the interminable Protestant internal disagreements? In what fashion do they possess “authority” to present to the unbelieving world the one truth, given their own inability to agree on it? How can they claim to be one, as Jesus and the Father were one? At least our view (agree or disagree) is coherent, self-consistent, and sensible, whereas Protestantism (if we are talking about Protestantism as the alleged purveyor of “one truth” and the “pillar and support” of it) is virtually meaningless and cannot be defended except in the vaguest generalities.
The Bible provides a crystal-clear example of the Church exercising its infallible authority: the council of Jerusalem, that made a binding pronouncement, guided by the Holy Spirit (Acts 15:28-29), which was binding upon the faithful, and proclaimed as such by Paul himself, in his missionary journeys (16:4).
The Church isn’t the “source” of Christian truth, if by that one means “origin.” That is clearly God. The Church preserves this truth with the direct aid of God the Holy Spirit. One doesn’t think that a “preserver” of something was the origin of that same thing. That would be as foolish as saying that the salt used to preserve meat (in pre-refrigerator times) created the meat (salt would then equal a bull or a pig). It’s absurd. A guard or guardian doesn’t originate the things he guards (be it a child or a bicycle or a bank).
Gerhard Kittel’s Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (abridged edition, translated and edited by Geoffrey W. Bromiley, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1985), in its commentary on stylos (pillar) on p. 1097 states, discussing 1 Timothy 3:15 in particular:
The cultic community is the house of God and as such it is the pillar and ground of the truth.
Likewise, the same work comments on hedraioma (bulwark) as used in our passage, on p. 200:
The church is here a solid defense against the confusion of myths, offering individual faith and thought a sure ground with its confession (v. 16).
NIV uses the word “foundation.” Other translations use similar terminology:
KJV / NKJV / ASV pillar and ground
Phillips pillar and the foundation
Williams / Moffatt pillar and foundation
Barclay pillar and buttress
CEV strong foundation of truth
Amplified pillar and stay — the prop and support — of the Truth
As for infallibility, that follows straightforwardly from what we see in the Jerusalem council. The Holy Spirit guided the decision; therefore it was infallible, and regarded as such by everyone. It was binding. Catholics see something like the Jerusalem Council as a concrete application of the notion under consideration in 1 Timothy 3:15.
I don’t deny that there is a sense of the Mystical Church. Catholics believe that, too (and I’ve written about it), but we don’t deny the visible, institutional, historically continuous Church. That’s where Protestants go astray. Some try to maintain the visible church in some sense (Calvin tried). But then it is a matter of implausible definition, as if some Protestant denomination can fit the biblical specifications for what “Church” in this visible sense means. His problems continue to be: what is this visible Church? What does it teach? How is it the pillar and ground of truth, as Holy Scripture describes it?
Protestants cannot do this, pure and simple. Their ecclesiology and rule of faith do not logically permit it. Even if we grant this invisible church, the problem remains of identifying the doctrines of this ethereal, nebulous, mysterious entity. And until the Protestant can do that, it is folly and a pipe dream to pretend it is a foundation or support of “truth.” It is playing games with reality and logic and the Bible.
The same Paul who gave us 1 Timothy 3:15 also participated in the Jerusalem Council and promulgated its binding and infallible decrees. so obviously he does not believe only in an invisible church or remnant, by his own actions.
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Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)
New dog greeter spreading smiles at prestigious B.C. hotel
Trained as a guide dog, Winston was ‘too friendly’ for official service
Keri Coles
The Fairmont Empress in Victoria has a new greeter who is winning hearts and spreading smiles.
Winston, a two-and-a-half-year-old puppy – three parts yellow lab and one part golden retriever – officially started in his role as canine ambassador this week.
“He is certainly the belle of the ball,” said Tracy Drake, director, Public Relations at Fairmont Empress. “He’s great with guests and the staff love him.”
Trained as a guide dog in Ontario by the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, Winston didn’t quite make the cut as a professional service dog.
“In Winston’s case he was too friendly,” said Drake. “It’s a great way to be a drop out. He’s perfect for us.”
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The Fairmont chain occasionally works with Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, taking in dogs that didn’t wind up being suited to work as professional service dogs, for various reasons.
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Chateau Lake Louise has Marcus who holds the esteemed title of Director of Pet Relations at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies.
Banff Springs Hotel has a black Labrador named Bear who brings 18 months of training to his position as a graduate of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Program.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler has Alta who is a black Labrador, and is “arguably the most popular team member of Fairmont Chateau Whistler.”
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Winston is the latest recruit and already has a popular following. He even has his own Instagram account for visitors who want to keep tabs on the friendly pup.
“It’s a great addition to the hotel. It’s a unique wellness piece. I think a lot of people find travel very stressful and having a dog or something that resembles home for them is very comforting,” said Drake.
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Trained as a guide dog in Ontario by the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, Winston didn’t quite make the cut as a professional service dog as he was “too friendly”. (Keri Coles/News staff)
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Life, Travel
Be More Than Just a Galway Girl—How To Do Ireland In A Week (& Eat Vegan!)
byKat Kennedy Monday, August 7, 2017
Johnny Cash sang about Ireland’s 40 shades of green. When you go there, you see exactly what he meant. This Atlantic island is a majestic, magical, and marvelous place that offers a warm embrace the moment you touch tarmac. With four seasons in a day more than likely, music that you won’t be able to help but dance to, and countryside and coastlines crying out to be photographed, Ireland belongs on your bucket list. I saw half the country in just a week, including Galway and plenty of countryside, so if your time is limited, then worry not; I’ve got the lowdown on how to make the very most of your time on The Emerald Isle.
My grandparents are Irish, so this was a personal journey for my family and me to touch base with our roots. The key destinations for us were Wexford and Cork, so we based our trip around the southern half of the country. The northern territories are beautiful and must-sees for sure, so I’ve been told, but this is a how-to guide for the south.
Our journey started in Dublin at noon. We took the ferry and our car over from the UK, but if you’re flying from further afield, be sure to have car hire ready at the airport. There ain’t no public transport where we’ll be going. Drive into the city and park near St. Stephen’s Green. It’s a very central location that’ll allow you as much time as possible for sight-seeing. There is so much food to choose from, but for a quick lunch spot, head to Chopped for plenty of healthy, vegan salad options (take your own tupperware and silverware if you can, though, to avoid plastic waste!) I also highly recommend The Rolling Donut just around the corner where you can pick up a pistachio vegan donut (to die for) to keep your energy levels up. Wander ’round Trinity College if you have time; it’s a beautiful campus, and if you can get into The Long Room, it’s insanely magical and Hogwarts-ish. I’d been to Dublin before, so we didn’t spend a night here, but if you do want to (totally worth it), definitely head to the Guinness Storehouse for a pint with a 360° view and then over to Temple Bar for some evening shenanigans.
In the afternoon (or the next day), head down to Wexford via the Wicklow Mountains National Park. If you’re after P.S. I Love You vibes, this will give them to you. Sally’s Gap is where the two met in the film and regardless of what the weather is doing, it’s a beauty to behold.
While in County Wexford, get yourself to Hook Head to see the oldest working lighthouse in the world. It’s on a beautiful peninsula with plenty of space for picnicking and lounging in the sun. For a bit of fun, stop at Loftus Hall on your way either there or back. It’s Ireland’s most haunted house and definitely worth a look. The gardens are beautiful and full of wildflowers, so if that’s more your thing, take a seat on the bench while the braver souls step into the mansion’s darkness. If you have time, it’s also worth a trip over to the Kennedy Homestead. It’s very popular with Americans, as you might imagine. But hey, I’m a Kennedy so how could I not take a trip to see the fam?
Hook Head Lighthouse
Hook Head
Lotfus Hall
While in Wexford, I recommend a hike up Quarry Forth Mountain. The panoramic views will take your breath away. It’s worth it, trust me.
Quarry Forth Mountain
From Wexford, we head west through Waterford (where you can pick up a delicious vegan crepe from Avochemist) and the medieval town of Youghal before approaching Cork for a pit-stop. Then it’s further west still to Bantry. Ah, Bantry. This sleepy little fishing town is the perfect place to spend a few days. It’s a great base camp for exploring Kerry and Killarney and has a great vegan health food store called Organico right in the center of town.
After a good night’s sleep, it was an hour’s drive up to Killarney National Park to explore Torc Mountain and Muckross Lake. Park at Muckross Abbey and follow the signs for the walk around the lake. Try not to get plowed down by one of the many horse and carts, though!
Torc Waterfall
Spend another day in Bantry itself. One of the highlights of the trip for me was visiting Bantry House and its gardens. Now, I’m typically not one for big stuffy manor houses, but this one made me feel like a child running around The Secret Garden. I don’t know if it’s because it’s so grandiose somewhere so unexpected or because someone still lives there, but I got lost in pure imagination during my wandering.
Bantry House Gardens
From Bantry, we drove north via Limerick to the Cliffs of Moher. It’s a must-see and rightly so. Here, with the sea spray lashing at your face, you truly feel the full force of the Atlantic as you overlook the cliff edges. Our third accommodation lay in tranquil Burren where nothing but the rain and wind can be heard for miles. But another stunner of a spot to stay is nearby Lisdoonvarna. You can’t go wrong with anywhere in County Clare, to be honest.
For a final day’s excursions, we headed north to Galway, Ireland’s cultural capital. I’m not a city girl, but then Galway doesn’t really feel like a city. Galway has been voted one of the sexiest cities in the world and it’s easy to see why. It’s a hedonistic town full of color and music and texture. It’s full of boutiques and galleries aplenty and set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2020. If you fancy an epic vegan brunch, I recommend The Kitchen, located adjacent to the Galway City Museum.
When it’s time to head home, head east back to Dublin. It’s about a 3-hour drive (give or take), but if it’s a nice day and you’ve got some time, take a detour via the Slieve Bloom Mountains that lie in the middle of the country for some final 40-shades beauty before departing.
Have you been to Ireland? Is it on your bucket list? Where do you most want to visit?
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College Round-Up for March 1
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Hendrix ends 2013-14 campaign at SAA tourney
MEMPHIS — The Hendrix College women’s basketball season came to an end on Friday as the Warriors lost to Centre College 64-50 in the first round of the Southern Athletic Association Tournament.
The sixth-seeded Warriors end the season with a 12-14 record, while the No. 3 Colonels advance to the semi-finals at 17-9.
Freshman forward Anna King led the Warriors with 14 points and three blocks to go with five rebounds. Freshman guard Taylor Neal added 12 points and Jamie Tate recorded nine points and nine boards.
The game was the final in the career of three Warrior seniors - Tate, forward Katie Coughran and forward Kaitlin McNeill.
Hendrix’ season ends
DANVILLE, Ky. - The Hendrix College men’s basketball season came to an end with a 77-62 loss to Birmingham Southern College in the first round of the Southern Athletic Association Tournament on Friday night.
The seventh-seeded Warriors end the year 10-16, while the No. 2 Panthers advance to the semifinals with a 17-9 record.
Sophomore guard Hank Aldous paced the Warriors with 18 points and two steals. Colton Primm had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks for his eighth double-double of the season.
The game was the final in Primm’s career. The Fayetteville product finished 26th in career-scoring at Hendrix with 1,130 points and first with 114 blocked shots.
Sewanee hands Hendrix road loss
SEWANEE, Tenn. — The Hendrix College women’s lacrosse team lost to Sewanee-The University of the South 22-9 in Southern Athletic Association play on Friday night.
The host Tigers (4-1, 2-0) outshot the Warriors (2-4, 1-2) 41-14 and 36-12 on goal. Sewanee had an advantage in ground balls (25-18) and turnovers (22-30).
Freshman midfielder Kate Davis led Hendrix with six goals. Freshman midfielder Raychl Reger had two goals, three ground balls, four draw controls and two caused turnovers. Freshman midfielder Althea Strozier also found the cage and freshman Amibeth Marks had one assist and three ground balls. Freshman defender Gabryele Pochron had three ground balls, three draw controls and two caused turnovers.
Freshman Rebecca Alexander recorded 10 saves in goal, while sophomore Dynica Greer had four.
Hendrix will face Carthage College on Saturday afternoon in Sewanee.
Harding rallies, defeats Southwest Baptist
BOLIVAR, Mo. — For the second time this season, No. 33 Harding men’s tennis needed a victory from junior Caleb McReynolds in his singles match to clinch a 5-4 victory. And for the second time, McReynolds came through with a three-set victory. Friday that 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 victory at No. 5 singles gave Harding a 5-4 triumph over No. 35 Southwest Baptist after the Bisons fell behind 4-0 and responded with five straight singles wins.
The victory was Harding’s first against a nationally-ranked team since records began in 2002-03.
Harding improved to 5-2 overall, while Southwest Baptist, an NCAA Tournament team last season, fell to 3-3.
Harding lost all three doubles matches for only the second time this season. When freshman Yann Le Mat fell in straight sets at No. 2 singles, things looked bleak for the Bisons.
Then freshman Mathaus Spiering defeated Kristof Kinal, the No. 35 singles player in Division II, by scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 at No. 1 singles and the comeback was on.
Jon Mark Rowden made it 4-2 when he defeated Christian Blodig 6-4, 7-5 at No. 3 singles. Harding pulled within one point when Brandon Hogland won 6-3, 7-5 over Daniel Cardona at No. 4 singles.
Harding tied the match with Germans Uglovs’ 7-5, 6-2 victory at No. 6 singles that set up McReynolds heroics at No. 5.
McReynolds, who clinched the winning point in Harding’s 5-4 victory over Delta State earlier in the season, won the third-set tiebreaker 7-1 for his fifth straight singles victory.
Harding will look to make it two straight against ranked opponents Saturday when it takes on No. 27 Drury, who is undefeated at 6-0.
No. 33 Southwest Baptist defeats Harding
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Harding women’s tennis dropped a 5-1 decision to No. 33 Southwest Baptist on Friday.
The Lady Bisons fell to 5-4 overall and play against No. 25 Drury on Saturday at noon. Southwest Baptist won its fifth straight and moved to 5-1.
Harding earned its point at No. 3 doubles, where freshman Lauren Doversola and freshman Arielle Butler defeated Andjela Panovski and Paula Carvajalino 8-4. It was the first time this season that Doversola and Butler played together in doubles.
Harding battled in the three singles matches that were completed. Two of the three matches went three sets. The other three singles matches were not contested after Southwest Baptist reached five points.
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Trump signs US-Taiwan travel bill, angers China
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:37AM [Updated: Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:40AM ]
US President Donald Trump (File photo)
President Donald Trump has signed a new travel bill, allowing senior US officials to go to Taiwan to meet Taiwanese counterparts and vice versa, a move that has angered China, which regards Taiwan as a wayward province.
The White House said Friday that the non-binding bill, irrespective of whether Trump had signed it or not, would have gone into effect on Saturday morning.
This comes as tension is rising between Washington and Beijing after Trump has introduced tariffs and called for China to reduce its huge trade imbalance with the United States.
Earlier on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang reiterated that Beijing opposed the legislation, urging the United States to conform to the "one China" policy and halt official exchanges with Taiwan.
The Chinese embassy released a statement, saying that said clauses of the legislation "severely violate the one-China principle, the political foundation of the China-US relationship."
"China is strongly dissatisfied with that and firmly opposes it," the statement said, adding that Washington should "stop pursuing any official ties with Taiwan or improving its current relations with Taiwan in any substantive way."
Although the US has no formal ties with Taiwan, it is required by law to assist it with self-defense as its primary source of weapons.
Meanwhile, Douglas Paal, who served as US representative to Taiwan from 2002 to 2006, said the bill was nothing new as it was non-binding.
"They don't authorize these trips because the policy judgment is that the costs in relations with China would outweigh the benefits in relations with Taiwan," Paal said.
According to the bill, which had been initially passed by Congress last month, US should have a policy to allow visits at all levels.
High-ranking Taiwanese officials should be allowed to enter the US "under respectful conditions" to meet American officials, the bill says.
Washington should encourage Taiwanese economic and cultural representatives to conduct business in the US, the bill adds.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (File photo)
China has been hostile to Taiwan since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen, a member of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, in 2016.
Beijing suspects that Tsai seeks to push for formal independence, a move that would cross a red line for ruling Communist Party leaders in Beijing.
Tsai, however, has rejected such suspicion, saying she wants to keep the status quo and that she is committed to ensuring peace.
Defeated Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan in 1949 after they had lost the Chinese civil war to the Communists.
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Chinese media suggest that war may break out between China and the US if the US president signs into law a bill passed in Congress regarding Washington’s relations with Taiwan.
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China expresses “strong dissatisfaction” after the US Senate passes a bill promoting relations with self-governing Taiwan.
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China has warned the United States against passing a bill that would extend Washington’s bilateral ties with Taiwan, which China sees as part of its territory.
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Know Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3
Sunglasses have been and always will be one of the most popular promotional products. Why? Because practically everyone wears them and there is a style out there that fits everyone’s personal brand. So how do you even know which pair to associate with your professional brand? You might want to think about who your customers are and who will want to wear the sunglasses you are branding.
Here’s a handy guide, including the name and the style icons responsible for making the particular pair popular.
1. Aviator Style
The iconic “Aviator” or “pilot’s glasses” style sunglasses were originally designed to replace bulky flight goggles as a lightweight option to repel the sun’s harmful rays from the eyes of pilots. They later became popular for sportsmen and hunters, and finally reached phenomenal popularity in WW2 when they became the go-to sunglasses for the esteemed General Douglas MacArthur.
Also, there may have been a little help from Marlon Brando along the way…
This style is the perfect promotional product for people involved in sports, motorcycling, aviation, and even simple beach-combing. You can find aviators with every single colored lens you can think of, and you’ll want to remember that reflective lenses can be a bit more playful, while the simple tinted lens offers a more subtle option.
2. Wayfarer Style
1956. Remember it. This is the year when everything changed. This is the year that the Wayfarer was born. Because of advancements in plastics in the 40s and 50s, Ray-Ban was able to interrupt the sunglasses market with a bulky, wonderful design that evoked the mid-century geometry so popular in everything from architecture to automobile design.
James Dean. Bob Dylan. Andy Warhol. JFK. Tom Cruise. These are the names associated with Ray-Bans. Rebels. Troubadours. Artistic souls.
Creatives, musicians, and stylish execs all love Wayfarers. Are you appealing to people who like to be told they are awesome? Give them a pair of Wayfarers and they will feel like champions.
3. Cat Eye
“Cat Eye” style glasses were some of the earliest renegades in eyewear. Their original designer, Altina Schinasi, first created them to mirror the harlequin masks she had seen on the canals of Venice. She wanted to create a fashion-forward, stylish alternative for women’s glasses.
Up until this point, the go-to glasses for women had been wire-framed spectacles that did nothing to compliment a woman’s sense of style. In the 60s, the tinted version of these glasses became all the rage. Icons of style from both ends of the spectrum, from Audrey Hepburn to Marilyn Monroe, embraced the Cat Eye for its feminine flair and its ability to accentuate a gal’s facial features.
“Cat Eye” style glasses work well for a female client base that is stylish, fun, witty, and often graceful. They work very well for charities benefitting women’s health and education.
4. John Lennon Style
John Lennon style sunglasses, previously called “teashade” and also referred to as simply “round sunglasses”, are one of the go-to staples for rockers and intellectuals of the 60s and 70s. Made devilishly stylish by rock icon John Lennon, you can also spot them in archive photos of famous writers, such as Truman Capote, and on more hippies that you can shake a stick at.
Since these glasses are definitely more playful than professional (in most cases), these are also great promotional products for schools, fundraisers, and any business that wants to project an image of being fun-loving and imaginative.
What type of sunglasses would be best for your business? We would love to show you all of these styles and more. Just give us a call!
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Sumeyye Ozkaya
Email: s.ozkaya@qmul.ac.uk
Project title: Exploring Endophenotypes in People with Low, Average and High Genetic Risk Depression
Summary: Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders and a severe disease burden, which is associated with drastic negative impacts on individuals and even populations such as increased disability, higher suicide rates and heart diseases (Ferrari et al., 2013). Depression is moderately heritable and genome-wide studies suggest this genetic component is explained by the aggregate effects of thousands of genetic variants with small effect sizes (Gratten, Wray, Keller, & Visscher, 2014; Sullivan et al 2010). Nevertheless the mechanism by which genes lead to depression remains largely unknown.
Endophenotypes are quantifiable traits that are considered to be more closely related to genetic risk for the disorder and act as a mediating link between genetic disposition and symptoms of a disorder (Gottesman & Gould, 2003). Several endophenotypes have been proposed for depression including cognitive, neuroendocrinological or neurobiological components.
This study aims to explore many of these endophenotypes in individuals with low, average and high polygenic risk scores (PRSs) for depression to identify possible causal pathways between genetic risk and disorders and novel targets for intervention. By examining the interaction between these endophenotypes, I also aim to create a holistic depiction of risk and protective factors for depression.
Dr Robert Keers
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Lectures are given by Astronomy Unit staff and cover most areas of modern astrophysics
Semester1 (Teaching Tue 3 Oct 2017 - Thu 15 Dec 2017 - 11 weeks):
Daytime: (14.00-16.00 lectures + 16.00-17.00 tutorial):
Tuesdays SPA7022P: Solar System
Thursdays SPA7023P: Stellar Structure and Evolution
Evening: (18:00-18.30 tutorial, 18.30-19.25 lecture, 19.35-20.30 lecture, 20.30-21:00 tutorial)
Tuesdays SPA7005P: Cosmology
Thursdays SPA7020P: Research Methods for Astrophysics
Semester 2 (Teaching Tue 9 Jan 2018 - Thu 22 March 2018 - 11 weeks)
Tuesdays SPA7006P: Electromagnetic Radiation in Astrophysics
Thursdays SPA7010P: The Galaxy
Evening: (18:00-18.30 tutorial, 18.30-19.25 lecture, 19.35-20.30 lecture, 20.30--21:00 tutorial)
Tuesdays SPA7004P: Astrophysical Plasmas
Thursdays SPA7009P: Extrasolar Planets and Astrophysical Discs
A map showing location of the buildings in which the various lectures theatres are is at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/docs/about/26065.pdf
Other modules offered in past years included:
ASTM112: Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
ASTM115: Astrophysical Computing
Astrophysical Plasmas (SPA7004P)
Tuesday 18.00-21.00 in 2017-18
Lecture Location: Graduate centre 2.22
Module Organiser: Prof David Burgess
Deputy Module Organiser: Dr Alexander Polnarev
Astrophysical Plasmas QMPlus page
Also available for Undergraduate MSci Programme as SPA7004U
A plasma is an ionized gas where the magnetic and electric field play a key role in binding the material together. Plasmas are present in almost every astrophysical environment, from the surface of pulsars to the Earth's ionosphere. This module explores the unique properties of plasmas, such as particle gyration and magnetic reconnection. The emphasis is on the plasmas found in the Solar System, from the solar corona and solar wind to the outer reaches of the heliosphere and the interstellar medium. Fundamental astrophysical processes are explored, such as the formation of supersonic winds, magnetic energy release, shock waves and particle acceleration. The module highlights the links between the plasmas we can observe with spacecraft and the plasmas in more distant and extreme astrophysical objects.
Plasmas and plasma phenomena in astrophysical environments. Introduction to basic plasma behaviour: quasi-neutrality, plasma oscillations, scale lengths etc. Particle motion in electromagnetic fields: gyration and conservation of magnetic moment, magnetic mirroring. Applications, e.g. radiation belts, particle acceleration. Introduction to MHD: Magnetic Reynolds number, flux freezing, field line draping. The solar wind: observational description, Parker model of supersonic expansion and interplanetary magnetic field. Magnetic reconnection: process and consequences; solar flares and magnetospheric activity (“space weather”). Simple models of reconnection.
Image credit: SOHO/EIT consortium. SOHO is a project of international cooperation between ESA and NASA.
Cosmology (SPA7005P)
Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00 in 2017-18
Module Organiser: Dr David Mulryne
Deputy Module Organiser: Dr Karim Malik
Cosmology QMPlus page
Also available for Undergraduate MSci programmes as SPA7005U
Cosmology is a rapidly developing subject that is the focus of a considerable research effort worldwide. It is the attempt to understand the present state of the universe as a whole and thereby shed light on its origin and ultimate fate. Why is the universe structured today in the way that it is, how did it develop into its current form and what will happen to it in the future? The aim of this course is to address these and related questions from both the observational and theoretical perspectives. The course does not require specialist astronomical knowledge and does not assume any prior understanding of general relativity.
The material presented in this module consists of the following:
Observational basis for cosmological theories.
Derivation of the Friedmann models and their properties.
Cosmological tests; the Hubble constant; the age of the universe; the density parameter; luminosity distance and redshift.
The cosmological constant.
Physics of the early universe; primordial nucleosynthesis; the cosmic microwave background (CMB); the decoupling era; problems of the Big Bang model.
Inflationary cosmology.
Galaxy formation and the growth of fluctuations
Evidence for dark matter.
Large and small scale anisotropy in the CMB.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, J. Blakeslee and H. Ford (Johns Hopkins University)
Electromagnetic Radiation in Astrophysics (SPA7006P)
Lecture Location: PP: PP2
Module Organiser: Dr Guillem Anglada-Escude
Deputy Module Organiser: Prof David Burgess
EM Radiation in Astrophysics QMPlus page
This module is an introduction to understanding the origin, propagation, detection and interpretation of electromagnetic (EM) radiation from astronomical objects. In this module students will learn: how to describe EM radiation and its propagation through a medium to an observer; the main processes responsible for line and continuum emission and how they depend on the nature and state the emitting material; the effects of the earth's atmosphere and the operation of the detection process at various wavelengths. The material will be illustrated by examples from optical, infrared and radio portions of the EM spectrum.
Provide an introduction to the various mechanisms applicable to the creation, propagation and detection of radiation from astronomical objects.
Provide an understanding of how EM radiation is generated in astrophysical environments, and how it propagates to the "observer" on earth, or satellite.
Provide an ability to understand astronomical observations and how they can be used to infer the physical and chemical state, and motions of astronomical objects.
Provide an understanding of how spatial, spectral and temporal characteristics of the detection process produce limitations in the interpretation of the properties of astrophysical objects.
Provide an understanding of the uncertainties involved in the interpretation of properties of astrophysical objects, including limitations imposed by absorption and noise, both instrumental and celestial, and by other factors.
Enable students to be capable of solving intermediate-level problems in astronomical spectra, using analytical techniques encountered or introduced in the course.
Image credit: J.P. Emerson
Extrasolar Planets and Astrophysical Discs (SPA7009P)
Thursday 18.00-21.00 in 2017-18
Module Organiser: Dr. S.-J, Paardekooper
Deputy Module Organiser: Dr Guillem Anglada-Escude
Extrasolar Planets etc QMPlus page
Ever since the dawn of civilization human beings have speculated about the existence of planets outside of the Solar System orbiting other stars. The first bona fide extrasolar planet orbiting an ordinary main sequence star was discovered in 1995, and subsequent planet searches have uncovered the existence of more than one hundred planetary systems in the Solar neighbourhood of our galaxy. These discoveries have reignited speculation and scientific study concerning the possibility of life existing outside of the Solar System. This course provides an in depth description of our current knowledge and understanding of these extrasolar planets. Their statistical and physical properties are described and contrasted with the planets in our Solar System. Our understanding of how planetary systems form in the discs of gas and dust observed to exist around young stars will be explored, and current scientific ideas about the origin of life will be discussed. Rotationally supported discs of gas (and dust) are not only important for explaining the formation of planetary systems, but also play an important role in a large number of astrophysical phenomena such as Cataclysmic Variables, X-ray binary systems, and active galactic nuclei. These so-called accretion discs provide the engine for some of the most energetic phenomena in the universe. The second half of this course will describe the observational evidence for accretion discs and current theories for accretion disc evolution.
Extrasolar Planets
Detection techniques: Doppler method, transit method, direct detection, microlensing
Statistical description of data: mass distribution, orbital properties, correlation with stellar metalliciity, physical properties
Properties of individual exoplanets and exoplanet systems
Comparison with Solar System planets
Planetary System Formation model
Formation of protoplanetary discs during star formation
Protoplanetary disc properties
Dust coagulation, runaway growth, oligarchic growth
Terrestrial planet formation via giant planets
Giant planet formation: core accretion model versus gravitational instability model
Planet Migration
Origin of Life
Definition of life
Conditions required for emergence of life - the habitable zone
Basic ideas about emergence of self-replicating molecules (RNA, DNA)
Accretion Discs
Basic accretion disc theory: angular momentum transport mechanisms; diffusion equation for evoution; origin of disc turbulence through magneto-rotational instability
Close binary systems: classification; the Roche potential; Cataclysmic Variables; low and high mass X-ray binaries; outburst phenomena
Accretion discs in active galactic nuclei - observations and modesl
Planetary Sciences, I de Pater and J.J. Lissauer
Accretion power in Astrophysics, J. frank, A.King and D. Raine
Image credit: NASA, J. English (U. Manitoba), S. Hunsberger, S. Zonak, J. Charlton, S. Gallagher (PSU), and L. Frattare (STScI)
The Galaxy (SPA7010P)
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00 in 2017-18
Module Organiser: Dr. N. Cooper
Deputy Module Organiser: Dr David Tsiklauri
The Galaxy QMPlus page
The module considers in detail the basic physical processes that operate in galaxies, using our own Galaxy as a detailed example. This includes the dynamics and interactions of stars, and how their motions can be described mathematically. The interstellar medium is described and models are used to represent how the abundances of chemical elements have changed during the lifetime of the Galaxy. Dark matter can be studied using rotation curves of galaxies, and through the way that gravitational lensing by dark matter affects light. The various topics are then put together to provide an understanding of how the galaxies formed.
Introduction: galaxy types, descriptive formation and dynamics.
Stellar dynamics: virial theorem, dynamical and relaxation times, collisionless Boltzmann equation, orbits, simple distribution functions, Jeans equations.
The interstellar medium: emission processes from gas and dust (qualitative only), models for chemical enrichment.
Dark matter - rotation curves: bulge, disk, and halo contributions.
Dark matter - gravitational lensing: basic lensing theory, microlensing optical depth.
The Milky Way: mass via the timing argument, solar neighbourhood kinematics, the bulge, the Sgr dwarf.
Image credit: NASA, ESA and the GMOS Commissioning Team (Gemini Observatory)
Research Methods for Astrophysics (SPA7020P)
Module Organiser: Professor David Burgess
Deputy Module Organiser: Dr Craig Agnor
Research Methods QMPlus page
The module describes the techniques used in scientific research, with emphasis on how researchers access scientific information. The lectures show how information can be found and evaluated, at a general level and at research level. The techniques used in scientific writing are discussed, including the style required for research papers. Data archives are introduced. The course provides an essential foundation for the skills needed for MSc project work
Research in astronomy builds on a vast body of literature and archived data. This course is an introduction to research methods which exploit existing information, and thus serves as an introduction to the MSc project.
The material presented in this module includes the following:
Finding and evaluating information.
Using data archives.
Critical analysis of scientific articles.
Scientific writing including appropriate style and presentation.
The context of astronomy research in society.
Image credit: Space Telescope Science Institute
Solar System (SPA7022P)
Module Organiser: Prof Carl Murray
Deputy Module Organiser: Dr Sergei Vorontsov
Solar System QMPlus page
Also available for Undergraduate programmes as SPA7022U
As the planetary system most familiar to us, the Solar System presents the best opportunity to study questions about the origin of life and how enormous complexity arises from simple physical systems in general. This course surveys the physical and dynamical properties of the Solar System. It focuses on the formation, evolution, structure and interaction of the Sun, planets, satellites, rings, asteroids and comets. The course applies basic physical and dynamical principles (such as orbital dynamics and elementary differential equations) needed for the study of the Solar System. However, prior knowledge of these topics is not necessary as they will be introduced as required. As far as possible the course will also include discussions of recent discoveries in planetary science.
General overview: terrestrial planets, gas giants, ice giants, small bodies
The two-body problem; applications to exoplanets
The three-body problem; applications to satellite systems
Tidal theory and orbital evolution
Resonances
Planetary rings
The solar nebula and planet formation.
Asteroids, comets and impacts.
C.D. Murray and S.F. Dermott, Solar System Dynamics, (Cambridge University Press).
B. Bertotti, P. Farinella and D. Vokrouhlicky, Physics of the Solar System, (Kluwer Academic Publishers).
J.K. Beatty, C.C. Petersen and A. Chaikin, The New Solar System (4th edition), (Cambridge University Press, Sky Publishing).
J.S. Lewis, Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System (2nd edition), (Elsevier Academic Press).
I. de Pater and J.J. Lissauer, Planetary Sciences, (Cambridge University Press).
Image credit: NASA, ESA, J. Clarke (Boston University), and Z. Levay (STScI)
Stellar Structure and Evolution (SPA7023P)
Module Organiser: Prof. R.P. Nelson
Deputy Module Organsier: Prof David Burgess
Stellar Structure and Evolution QMPlus page
Stars are important constituents of the universe. This course starts from well known physical phenomena such as gravity, mass conservation, pressure balance, radiative transfer of energy and energy generation from the conversion of hydrogen to helium. From these, it deduces stellar properties that can be observed (that is, luminosity and effective temperature or their equivalents such as magnitude and colour) and compares the theoretical with the actual. In general good agreement is obtained but with a few discrepancies so that for a few classes of stars, other physical effects such as convection, gravitational energy generation and degeneracy pressure have to be included. This allows an understanding of pre-main sequence and dwarf stages of evolution of stars, as well as the helium flash and supernova stages.
Observational properties of stars, the H-R diagram, the main sequence, giants and white dwarfs.
Properties of stellar interiors: radiative transfer, equation of state, nuclear reactions, convection.
Models of main sequence stars with low, moderate and high mass.
Pre- and post-main sequence evolution, models of red giants, and the end state of stars.
The module includes some exposure to simple numerical techniques of stellar structure and evolution; computer codes in Fortran.
Image credit: NASA, ESA and AURA/Caltech
Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (ASTM112)
Not offered in 2017-18
This module studies the structure and dynamical behaviour a variety of astrophysical regimes, using the basic equations of fluid dynamics. Starting from the simplest applications, such as sound-waves and gravitational instability, it proceeds to topics of current research, such as solar and stellar seismology. It considers the influence of rotation at the initial stages of gravitational collapse, which leads eventually to the formation of compact objects, rotational distortion of stellar and planetary configurations, and tidal interaction in binary stars. The module also considers settings where nonlinear equations are applicable, such as spherically-symmetric accretion of gaseous clouds, and addresses briefly the formation and evolution of nonlinear waves and shocks.
Fluid dynamical model in astrophysics.
Gravitational stability, gravitational collapse.
Stellar stability, stellar oscillations, variable stars.
Helioseismology.
Stellar rotation, structure of rotating stars.
Binary stars, tidally distorted models.
Rotationally and tidally distorted planets.
Astrophysical Computing (ASTM115)
This course is an introduction to the use of computers in astrophysics.
Basic notions of computer algorithms.
Introduction to numerical analysis: approximations, errors, convergence, stability, etc.
Finite difference method: solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.
Introduction to numerical methods used in data analysis: image processing, spectral analysis, etc.
The concepts will be illustrated with examples from astrophysics, such as solar system dynamics, astrophysical fluids, stellar structure, etc. Computer practical courseworks are a major element of the course. Students are expected to write simple programs, and present their results in written reports. The course is intended to cater for students with very different levels of programming expertise.
Image credit: NASA and F. Summers (Space Telescope Science Institute), C. Mihos (Case Western Reserve University), L. Hernquist (Harvard University)
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Corus Québec Signs on for Olympic Radio
CKAC Sports in Montréal will be the flagship station of francophone coverage of the Games across Québec.
The Canadian Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium announced that Corus Québec has joined as the French-language radio partner for Canadian coverage of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Corus Québec, part of Corus Entertainment, will provide exclusive French radio coverage of the Games on 10 francophone stations across the province, including pre-Olympic programming, live events, on-site reports and news updates.
The Corus Québec coverage will complement the English-language radio coverage planned by Rogers Radio, the official Canadian radio network for Vancouver 2010.
“This is a first for CKAC Sports, which will also act as a relay point for all our stations in Quebec. Our team of renowned broadcasters is up and ready and our listeners will benefit, as always, from their unparalleled experience,” said Mario Cecchini, vice president of Corus Québec.
The network will provide live francophone radio coverage of the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as all of Team Canada’s men’s and women’s hockey games, with Corus broadcasters Martin McGuire and Dany Dubé presenting the coverage.
Corus Québec will also have staff live on-site in Vancouver to broadcast hourly updates, interviews and features with athletes, and daily recaps. The radio network will also have access to Games-related content from TQS, RDS and RIS Info Sports. Pre-Olympic programming on Corus Québec will include daily features on Canadian Olympians with a sepcial focus on French Canadian athletes and stories, as well as coverage of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Corus Québec will also play a leading role as the French-language radio network for all consortium promotional activities and celebrations in Quebec leading up-to and during the Games.
Flagship all-sports station CKAC Sports 730 am in Montréal will be the central point for the network, with CKOI-96,9, 98,5 fm and Info690 am in Montréal; 102,9 CFOM in Québec City; 102,1 FM La Radio de la Rive-Sud in Lévis; 104,7 CJRC in Outaouais; 98,3 CKRS in Saguenay; CKOY 104,5 in Sherbrooke; and 106,9 CHLN in Trois-Rivières also carrying the Olympics coverage.
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A crooked life
Prospect's prisoner was released last June, but for the second time in two years he was unable to resist the pull of London's drug-soaked, criminal underworld
by Peter Wayne / May 20, 2000 / Leave a comment
My mother would have called it “navy.” But it was an altogether more unusual shade of deep Prussian blue-sleekly tailored, double-breasted, three-quarter length, velvet collared-a cashmere overcoat which overwhelmed me with the desire to own it. That I hadn’t the money to buy it never entered the equation. On the afterwave of the crack cocaine I had ingested minutes earlier, the coat already belonged to me. As I stared at it in the window of Crombie’s exclusive emporium in Jermyn Street, I knew what I must do.
It was four days before Christmas, and the interior was decked out accordingly. Two immaculately dressed assistants were attending to a haughty-looking matron, deliberating over a selection of poplin cotton shirts piled high on the counter. The trio looked preoccupied enough as I swept past them with a nod of the head and a convivial “Good afternoon.”
Heart beating preternaturally, I snatched the prize from its hanger and stuffed it into my capacious bag. I was just about to help myself to a grey number further down the rack, when I noticed the lens of a CCTV camera recording for posterity my impulsive hoist. As the drug furies raged inside me, chiding me for my idiocy, four burly security guards materialised out of nowhere, surrounding me before I had a chance to bolt for the door.
Like a pack of rugby forwards, the overweight swatsquad dived and felled me. The realisation of sure arrest and imprisonment sent my spirits plummeting into utter desolation. Christmas was the Holy Grail from which I was never destined to sup. And all because I had thought myself a Master of the Universe-cracked up, scagged up, totally fucked up-who really had to have that magnificent new overcoat to wear among the revellers on millennium eve.
Aeons ago. Or was it only late last summer? I was still a relatively fresh-faced, semi-addicted ex-con taking in the many wonders of the fin de millennium. Under tall irregular beeches and horse-chestnuts, on a quadrangle of grass in genteel Bloomsbury, I sat cross-legged trying to catch a glimpse of the much hyped solar eclipse. My companion that day was Rabbie, a misanthropic Dundonian ravaged by viral anti-bodies. Unlike me and the scores of office workers who had thronged the square at the appointed hour, Rabbie sat with his head bent in feverish concentration. He had no shoes and socks, and his…
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Public News Service - CA: Civic Engagement
Feds Comply with Order to Stop Deporting TPS Holders
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Groups Claim Thousands Improperly Removed from CA Voting Rolls
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Tomorrow Last Day to Comment on Opening Desert to More Development
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Immigrant-Rights Groups Speak Out as Trump Visits CA
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California Teachers Union Braces for High Court Decision
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